Current/Upcoming Auction

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

AUCTION

Katherine Blackwell Estate

Myrtle Hicks Martin Estate

More Items From Paul & Dorothy VanRiper’s Collection

   And

Folks Who Are Down-Sizing Their Life-Styles

 

SUNDAY ~ January 29, 2012

10:00 am

(Preview  8:00am Until Sale Time)

Conducted

By

S&S Auction Service

113 E. 28th Street

Bryan, Texas 77803

Garland L. Sparks – Auctioneer 10197

Betty L. Sparks – Auctioneer 13372

(979) 822-7830 ~ 822-4582 ~ 220-0563 ~ 220-0564

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Below Is A  List Of Many Of The Items To Be Offered For Sale

ART

*Balding Male Head-Image of Tolstoy” by Tristan Richard (mixed media) 9-1/2×13-1/2″

*Big Bow art work entitled “Fawn & Bird”, 20×13-1/2″

*Susan Contreras “Its Going To Be A Good Year” signed, numbered 6/50 giclee print 22×18″, framed & matted (originally sold for $600.00)

*Marcel Fiorini signed Lithograph 10/120, framed & matted

*R.Atkinson Fox framed Print, apx. 14×20″

*”Surfing” hand carved Drift Wood Seal  nestled on a driftwood log by J. Bright Henderson

*Anna Lange signed watercolor of “Hunting Dogs”

*Rex Moore collection of 3 miniature (1×2-1/2″) paintings

*”Noah’s Ark” and “Star Bright” by Lydia V. Garcia

*PRINTS:  Hermann Rudisuhn + Robert Wood “Mountain Stream”

*Pullen signed watercolor of European Street Scene

*”Santa Fe Pinata Party” framed textile collage by Sylvia Johnson

*S. ShipShea Indian art works – “Dull Knife” oil/acrylic(?) on board in vintage frame; oil on canvas in vintage frame (possibly White Cloud) both from the Potawatomi Tribe

*Stephen Hennessy – West Coast framed/matted oils & watercolors

*Vintage & antique framed prints

*Signed Dalton Windberg 9×12″ oil on canvas (wine glass and fruit)

*Kuniichi Shima color woodcut “Two Birds”, Japan, 1935 + 1900 7×9-1/2″ Japanese Woodcut

*”Tyler Roses” oil on board signed Bushell (Tyler, Texas artist), apx. 36×24″

*Wooden carved 19″T Eagle sculpted by Don Giss Ruthledge

BOOKS & EPHEMERA

*Bibles with Mother-of-Pearl & Olive Wood Covers from the Blackwells

*”Brazos County History-Rich Past – Bright Future – Honoring the Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986″

*Collection of Books on Antiques (to be offered as choice)

*”Great War Memorial” Supplement to The Sunday Republican, Mitchell, S.D., Sun. April 1919

*”Lee’s Lieutenants” by Douglas Southhall Freeman (3 volumes)

*”Rise & Fall of The Confederate Government” by Jefferson Davis in 2 volumes, 1881 (leather bound with reconstructed splines)

*The Holy Bible” Containing the Old & New Testaments by A.J.Holman & Co., Phil., 1874 w/lithographs.  Leather bound. 13×10″

CHINA – IRONSTONE

*Brownfield & Son “Woodland”  ironstone Platters

*Flow-Blue unmarked 9″ Plate

*Handpainted 13″ Berry Charles signed “L.G. Leonhard) + 11″ Pitcher on France blank + 4-1/2″ Tumbler (unsigned)

*Numerous beautiful handpainted Plate collection

*Royal Albert “Moss Rose” teapot

*Royal Doulton Coffee Pot with handpainted deer decoration

CLOCKS

*Anniversary Clocks:  Brass 9″ Kundo with handpainting + 9″ brass Koma

*Seth Thomas mantel clock

COINS

*CURRENCY:  Sept. 8, 1892 Confederate States $100.00 note

*FOREIGN COINS:  1991 last Year USSR Coins marked “CCCP” (proof) + 6 Mexican Silver Peso Coins (silver content is 50%)

*HALF DOLLARS:  1825 Cap Bust US half dollar + 1858-O Seated half dollar + 1963-D Proof MS 64 Franklin half dollar + 1950-60 Franklins (Uncir,, Very Fine, Fine, Good, Av.Cir) + 1950′s Walking Liberties (Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Aver.Cir) + Franklin – Kennedy – Walking Liberty halves

*MEDALS:  US-Dr. Michael DeBakey, unhandled

*NICKELS:  1903 “V” Liberty Head + 1913-P Indian Head/Buffalo nickel

*PENNIES:  1909 Lincoln, Philad. Mint, MS67 Red + 5 Books of 1999-2001 Penny Proof Sets

*QUARTERS:  1974 error Chipped Planchet Quarter

*SILVER CERTIFICATES:  1927-A Series $1.00, large ONE on note back + 1934-D $5.00 note, blue seal, blue 5 + 1953-A $5.00 note, blue seal

 SILVER DOLLARS:  1878-S + 1879-S + 1882-P Morgan Mint silver dollar + 1882-CC Morgan + 1883-P Morgan  silver dollar MS 64 toned, 3rd Party Graded + 1883-O Morgan silver dollar + 1883-S +  1884-P Morgan silver dollar + 1890-S Morgan silver dollar + 1890-O Morgan, BU-Slabbed, NGC + 1893-Morgan silver dollar  + 1893-P +1902-P Morgan silver dollar + 1921-P Morgan silver dollar +  1921-P, D & S in Case + 1922 P&D Peace + 1934-D Peace +  2000 US Eagle w/deep Mirror Proof Like Reverse Slight toning

*THREE-CENT PIECES:  1865 & 1866  nickel 3-Cent Pieces

*TWENTY-CENT PIECE:   1875-S

COLLECTIBLES

*Andrea “Family of Blue Birds” figurine

*Belleek Sugar & Creamer + 2-3/4″ Vase with roses

*Bolo Tie collection

*Brass 5-1/2″ dish commerating His Royal Highness Prince Albert with the Building of the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 on the base

*Bronze beaded Handbag, circa 1940′s

*Bronze colored 24″ sculpture of boy playing basketball & 21″ sculpture of child playing soccer, signed Beignut

*Bryan, Tx Spectacle Case from the “J.M.Caldwell Jeweler & Optician” with a pair of Pince-Nez spectacles

*Cast iron game pouch Match Holder + Doorstop

*Christian Dior – Diorama 7″ cranberry cut to clear footed perfume with gold painted decoration with base acid etched “Baccarat – France”  + Several other very nice perfume bottles

*Copper luster 5-1/2″ pitcher with blue band

*Czech sitting Cow Pitcher/Creamer

*Franklin Mint:  Limited Edition Pewter Vintage Scene (Soda Fountain, Barber Shop, Millenery Shop, Roaring Twenties, Big Game, Jazz Trio, General Store, Ukelele Serenade – 1977 to 1980) + Vintage Cars (Wonderful Old Model T, Stutz Bearcat, Stanley Steamer + Official Tribute to MG/TC Taking the Curve – 1978)

*Glass Butter Mold with cows imprint (antique)

*Kewpie 7″ bisque Doll signed O’Neill under feet, moveable arms

*MAJOLICA:  10″ Oyster Plates + 3-1/2″ Mug + 12×10″ handled Plate marked “Etruscan” + 10-1/4″x4″T Footed Bowl + 6″Tx6″ square Planter

*Royal Doulton:  Platter + 3-1/8″ Farmer John Pitcher + 8-1/2″ Pitcher w/cobalt top & tan base w/applied flowers

*Wagner Ware 829 Waffle Maker, patent Sep. 15, 1925

*Woodsmen of the World Sword (no sheath)

DINNERWARE

*Harmony House Fine China “Antionette” Dinnerware, appx. 53 pieces

*Noritake “Columbine”, 39 pieces

*Royal Crown Derby “Pinxton Roses”, circa A.D. 1797, Made in England, 21 pieces

 

FURNITURE

*Birds-Eye Maple & Plain Maple:  Double-Size dome-top bed w/curved footboard, Dressing Table w/triple folding mirrors, Cane bottom dressing table bench, Sewing/Nursing Rocker (All Match with shaped skirts) + Small Side Table w/drawer & shelf stretcher + T-Back Side Chair + Gate-Leg Game Table (folds down to a corner table)

*Brass 1900′s double-size Bed with mushroom caps

*LOUIS XV STYLE:  Brocade upholstered Sofa & Chair by “Fine Reproduction-by Fogle Furniture Co.- Winston-Salem, NC” + small Footstool w/needlepoint cover + Arm Chair w/gold velvet upholstery

*MAHOGANY:  1940 Sideboard/Buffet & matching Step-Back China Cabinet + 1930′s button-tufted back brocade upholstered Arm Chair + 1940′s Breakfront w/broken pediment having a center shell design + Several single saber-leg Side Chairs w/needlepoint seats + Set 6 Hepplewhite style Dining Chairs w/needlepoint seats + Pair butterfly drop-leaf small side Tables w/marquetry tops

*OAK (1900′s):  Stick-n-Ball Wall Curio Cabinet with 2 shelves + Empire style Curved Glass China Cabinet w/3 original shelves + Side-by-Side Secretary with glass door bookcase & drop front desk, beveled shaped mirror + Rocker w/arms having turned spindles, upholstered back & cushion seat + 48″ round Dining Table w/square pedestal + Set 4 Dining Chairs w/spindle backs, cane seats + Single pedestal 1930-40′s era Desk w/protective glass top

PRIMITIVE:  Scrub-Top Work Table w/drawer (28×42″)

*VICTORIAN & WALNUT:  Walnut Nightstand w/raised burl panels on door & drawer & white marble top + Turtle-Top Lamp Table + Sideboard with original hardware & white marble top, burl panels on drawers & doors + Oval Coffee Table w/white marble top + Set 4 Dining Chairs w/upholstered seats + Highly carved Arm Chair w/blue velvet upholstered seat

MISCELLANEOUS:  1900′s Double-Size School House Desk w/fold down front seat + 1930′s Bow-Back Highchair w/original aluminum insert tray + Lift-top Potty Stool

*NEWER FURNITURE:  Pair “Century” mahogany side Tables with pull-out shelf + Athens Furniture Co. mahogany Bedroom Suite: Queen-size bed, Nightstand, Dresser & Mirror, Chest

 

GLASSWARE

*Bohemian glass 4-1/2″ rose bowl

*Carnival Glass 5-1/2×2-1/2″ lattice work bowl w/ruffled edge

*Cranberry 11-1/2″ footed Pitcher with silver overlay (NOTE:  matching tumblers were sold at last auction)

*Pair crystal 9″ 6-sides Candlesticks

*CUT GLASS:    5-1/4″ signed “Clark” dish + 3-1/4″ Sugar Bowl + 6-3/4″x4″ footed Bowl w/straight sides

*Depression & Elegant Depression Glass

*English 9″ green glass basket with clear applied handle, base and trim

*FENTON:  White opalescent hobnail cruet + 9-1/4″ Cranberry Vase w/White Edge

*Fostoria “American” 6~ 3″ footed sherbets + 14~ 8-1/2″ plates + 7″ footed candy w/lid

*Heisey:  Greek Key Punch Bowl & Stand w/one cup +  Set of 12 – Plates

*Imperial Glass “Candlewick” 14″ handled plate

*PRESSED GLASS:   9″ Pitcher with flashed ruby & gold design and Berry Bowl w/4 individual serving bowls

*Punch Ladle with ground base

*Waterford pair 8″ Stems

JEWELRY

*Several Lots of Very Nice Costume jewelry

*Jarvis & Tonia Yazzie  (Navajo Indian) hand made turquoise stoned, silver with 10Kt gold “Lucky Bear” Pendant on a 10 strand necklace

LAMPS

*1800′s Parlor Lamp with Matching Shade (floral design) has  been electrified

*1800′s green pattern glass kerosene lamp w/electrified adapter

*Crystal Ceiling Fixtures with prisms (needs some repair)

*Wedgewood table lamp with gilt base, 15″T to socket

MILITARY ITEMS

*Collection of Mexican War Veterans Reunion Ribbons – Badges

NAZI:  19×30 Flag + Arm Band + 1939 Medal

*WWII Marine & 3rd Air Force collection of Patches

MISCELLANEOUS

*Two “Bausch & Lomb – Zephyr 7X35″ Binoculars with cases

*Collection of Vintage Radios

*Norman Rockwell Collector Club Figurines – Santa’s Visit + The Doctor and The Doll + Mend the Flag

*Ornate brass framed 14″ Plateau with beveled & reverse etched mirror

*14″ plaster Pieta figure

*Post Office Door Bank

*Remington Knife & Ammo Counter-top Display Case

*Michael Jordan (20″x24″) unframed photocopy by James Rich

*Vintage Aquarium Castle, 12×10″T

*Vintage-Collector Handbags Collection

*Vintage-Collector Hats Collection

 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

*GUITARS:  Epiphone PR 350 SR with case, solid spruce top with rosewood back & sides + Ovation Model 1615 (Kaman Music Product) and case with Boss Chromatic Tuner TU12

*Seth Thomas Metronome

*Tambourines (Rhythum Tech & First Act)

ORIENTALIA

*8″ China carved Soapstone

*10″ Cinnabar Vase (matches one from last auction)

*2 Snuff Bottles:  carved bone/horn & green & white stone

 

POTTERY – STONEWARE – CROCKERY

*Hull 107-33-6 Vase

*McCoy 9″ grape & leaf Vase

*Two (2) Shawnee 74 Casseroles with lids

*Signed “Tiaiobo Tena” 10″ tall black stone polished vase with sanded design

*Signed “In-Pana” 9″ brown & tan handmade vase

*Van Briggle rose & blue signed Mugs – Petal Planter – Shell Planter

STAMPS

*Collection of 23 Books of Postal Commerative Society-U.S. First Day Covers:  1958-64; 1965-69; 1970-73; 1974-76; 1977-81; 1982-86; 1986; 1987; 1987-88; 1989-90; 1991-92; 1993-94; 1995; 1996; 1997; 1998-90; 2000-2001; Official Birds & Flowers of Our 50 States; JFK 75th Anniversary-John F.Kennedy Commerative Covers + Box of loose stamps

 

STERLING & SILVER PLATE

*Ballard – Community silverplate Coffee-Tea Service & matching Tray

*Miscellaneous Silverplate:  Wm.Rogers – Reed & Barton – Bristol – Gorham – Crescent – Wilcox – Wallace – Etc. (Bowls, Trays, Pitchers, Trivets, Flatware, Punch Bowl Ladle, Lazy Susan with silverplate footed base & crystal revolving 13″ plate, Etc.)

*Newport silverplate Coffee-Tea Service & Webster-Wilcox International Silver Co. “American Rose” handled Tray

*Oneida silverplate Coffee-Tea Service and Tray

*STERLING:  Pair 1-1/2″ Gorham ornate Napkin Rings + Pair 14″ Gorham 3-Branch Candleabrum (converts to three different size/styles) + Two Pair 3″ Candlesticks + Revere Silversmiths 6×3″T Compote w/beaded edge + Frank M. Whiting 3-1/4″ single candlestick w/gadrooned edge + Manchester Silver Co. Tea Ball Infuser (1904-14)

*Viners of Sheffield-England-Chased silverplate footed Biscuit Barrel

TEXAS A&M COLLECTIBLES

*1930′s Uniform with slacks

*1959 Sword engraved Major H.P.Judah, Jr.-First Regiment Staff-Supply by N.S.Meyer, NY-Spartan Trade Mark

*”A Centennial History of Texas A&M University 1876-1976″ by Henry C. Dethloff

*Football Programs:  1949 A&M vs TCU + 1951 A&M vs SMU

*Microscope by Bausch & Lomb used at A&M (ptd. 1932)

*SPORTS EQUIPMENT:   Footballs signed by Coach R.C.Slocum, coaches & team members (1955, 2- 1996, 2- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 + 2001 Houston-A&M commerative game football from Gallery Furniture Co. + 3 Kick Off Tees +Football used in the 1978 A&M-SMU game when Tony Franklin kicked a field goal to win

Official Training Juggle Ball signed by Coach G

Volley Ball signed by Stacy Sykora & the team

Basketballs (2)  signed by Coaches & Team Members

*”Supplement to the First Five Administrators of Texas A&M College” by James Reid Cole 1879-1885, David Brooks Cofer, College Archivist (1955)

*”The Maroon Book: Texas Aggie Football”

*”The Story of Texas A&M” by George Sessions Perry

*”The Twelfth Man – A Story of Texas A&M Football” by Wilbur Evans & H.B.McElroy

*Vintage Collector Plates ~ T.O.Walton Hall & Chemistry Building

*Vintage Decals ~ Petroleum Engineering & Parsons Mounted Cavalry

*YEARBOOKS:  1980-1981-1982 Aggielands

TEXTILES

*QUILTS:   72×74″ Floral appliqued quilt squares set in a pink, green & lavender border + 76×66″ School House quilt (some wear in places) + 80×68″ Double Wedding Ring quilt (reds & multi colors, frayed edges) + 86×84″ Star in a Sunburst quilt (green & pink on white field) + 82×68″ Postage Stamp quilt w/diamond edge

*Several box lots of very nice tablecloths, bridge cloths, napkins, placemats, finger tip towels, handerkerchiefs, pillowcases, crochet dolies, etc…

 

TOYS – CHILDREN’S COLLECTIBLES

*Bing Pigmaphone – German tin Victrola

*Doll Bed (wooden) with handmade mattress & bedding, circa 1940′s

*FURNITURE:  Rocking Chair w/splint seat

*Lionel metal Train Engine & 5 plastic cars with track mounted on plywood, Multi-Control Type 1033 Transformer

*”Made in Japan” Blue Willow playtime dishes + other partial sets of play dishes

*Pedal Fire Engine by Instu

*Vintage steel Doll Carriage with rubber tires

*Wyatt Earp cup/mug and bowl

WESTERN ~ Cowboys & Indians ~ COLLECTIBLES

*1880′s Strong Box – with 2 keys (one to unlock the key hole cover & one to unlock the box)

*Arrowhead Collection from 1920′s

*Cow Horn Hat Rack

*Custom made, hand engraved Show Bit, 1965

*Indian Axes found in the 1920′s

*Indian Rug with roadrunner design, apx. 52″x83″

*Longhorn black & white Hide, appx. 95″Lx7′W

*Civil War Powder Horn & Pre-Civil War animal horn Powder Horn

*Primitive Burro Pack Saddle

*Sioux Indian Bead Work Items (Ft. Totten, North Dakota)

*U.S. Army Bridle & Bit

*Jarvis & Tonia Yazzie  (Navajo Indian) hand made turquoise stoned, silver with 10Kt gold “Lucky Bear” Pendant on a 10 strand necklace

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS SALE
All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranty, expressed or implied, for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  The Auctioneer and the Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defect in any lot & makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance, refund or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging, imperfection, defect or damage.  It is the responsibility of the Buyer to have inspected the merchandise thoroughly.  Security for purchases is the responsibility of the Buyer and begins immediately upon the sale of each lot.  Removal is at the expense, liability and risk of the Buyer.  Loading assistance will be provided at the end of the sale or as time permits.  Dealers must have tax number on file with S&S Auction Service OR  fill out a Texas Resale Certificate OR be prepared to pay sales tax. .  All merchandise must be paid for on the day of the sale and removed the same day.  Cash, checks with driver’s license I.D. (Verified by Telecheck); VISA, MC, AMEX, DISCOVER-NOVUS.   Any Oral statements made during the auction will take precedence over all written or advertisements issued prior to the auction.  S&S Auction Service Auctioneers are licensed by the Texas Department of License & Regulation, Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711; 512-463-7331.

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