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ARCHIVE OF A PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE ODD FELLOW. Included in this archive is presentation Odd Fellow
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ARCHIVE OF A PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE ODD FELLOW. Included in this archive is presentation Odd Fellow sword made by MC Lilley, Columbus, OH with the name "CLARENCE E. GOODING PRESQUE ISLE, ME". Sword is in beautiful conditioning retaining much of its original gilt and luster to blade, finely preserved in original chamois bag and tooled leather storage case, which also has his name applied in shadowed lettering. Four different pieces of head gear in near pristine condition are retained in leather casing, especially compartmentalized for each hat with protective covers or rain covers for each of the three kepi style hats and chapeau de bras. There are two vintage photographs of Gooding wearing the same sword, sword belt, over the shoulder belt, and chapeau de bras. There is a 3-page manuscript listing the 1882 founding of the Presque Isle Lodge with a list of members. There are also three Odd Fellow books including Poems for Odd Fellows and Rebeckahs, 1900 and Codes of General Laws of the I.O.O.F., 1915 and The Illustrated History of Odd Fellowship FLT, 1915. CONDITION: Overall, sword and hats are fine to excellent due to storage in leather trunk and leather casing. The purple plume on the chapeau is deteriorating, but hat itself is quite fine. Cabinet card is very good The gelatin photograph showing children is faded with soiling. Manuscript is frayed with cracks at fold. Books are good and sound with the Illustrated History having hinges that are starting and chipped spine at edges. Leather sheath for sword has broken stitches. 49937-2
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ARCHIVE OF A PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE ODD FELLOW. Included in this archive is presentation Odd Fellow sword made by MC Lilley, Columbus, OH with the name "CLARENCE E. GOODING PRESQUE ISLE, ME". Sword is in beautiful conditioning retaining much of its original gilt and luster to blade, finely preserved in original chamois bag and tooled leather storage case, which also has his name applied in shadowed lettering. Four different pieces of head gear in near pristine condition are retained in leather casing, especially compartmentalized for each hat with protective covers or rain covers for each of the three kepi style hats and chapeau de bras. There are two vintage photographs of Gooding wearing the same sword, sword belt, over the shoulder belt, and chapeau de bras. There is a 3-page manuscript listing the 1882 founding of the Presque Isle Lodge with a list of members. There are also three Odd Fellow books including Poems for Odd Fellows and Rebeckahs, 1900 and Codes of General Laws of the I.O.O.F., 1915 and The Illustrated History of Odd Fellowship FLT, 1915. CONDITION: Overall, sword and hats are fine to excellent due to storage in leather trunk and leather casing. The purple plume on the chapeau is deteriorating, but hat itself is quite fine. Cabinet card is very good The gelatin photograph showing children is faded with soiling. Manuscript is frayed with cracks at fold. Books are good and sound with the Illustrated History having hinges that are starting and chipped spine at edges. Leather sheath for sword has broken stitches. 49937-2
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Lots: 1000-1262
Lots: 2000-2651
Lots: 3000-3470
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Fairfield
Maine
04937
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February Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Auction
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Auction: February 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2016: 10am
Preview: February 2nd, 2016: 9am-5pm
Preview: February 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2016: 8am-10am
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Session 1: Lots 1000-1262
Session 2: Lots 2000-2651
Session 3: Lots 3000-3470
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This sale will feature 250+ American & European paintings, portraits, prints & bronzes including important works by Martin J Heade, John S. Sargent, Hans Hofmann, Howard Terpning, Attributed to Edvard Munch (bronze) & more, 650+ lots of American & European furniture & accessories; 450+ lots of Asian items. Items from various Estates & collections across the United States including the Estate collection of Siro R. Toffolon of Old Lyme, CT. Siro Toffolon was a noted scholar & collector specializing in clocks, silver & furniture. Categories include important folk art, Oriental rugs, Weathervanes, Furniture, Textiles, Nautical Paintings, Historical items including Civil War, Native American, Clocks, Porcelain, Silver, Asian items featuring a Rare & Important Carved Rhinoceros Horn Cup (17th/18th Century). Other items include Porcelain, a quantity of Jade, Silver, Bronzes, Furniture, Textiles, Cloisonné, Snuff Bottles, paintings & scrolls. We are also very pleased to present the remaining personal collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt.
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For inquiries regarding this sale contact Tony Greist, Katya Tilton or Megan Phinney Call 207-453-7125 or email antiques@jamesdjulia.com.
We are very excited to announce that our new Asian team of consultants will consist of the following:
Anthony Wu – Former Asian Art Department Head at one of Toronto’s largest auction houses. Anthony will consult, catalog and review collections for our future auctions & consignors. Anthony will travel to review fine collections anywhere throughout North America for potential consignment.
Joshua Chamberlain – A leading east coast Asian dealer & expert with a vast general knowledge of Asian items with great emphasis on fine porcelain. Mr. Chamberlain will consult, catalog and review collections for our future auctions & consignors. Mr. Chamberlain will also be available on specific dates at our Woburn, MA office to review & take in consignments.
With completion of the recent renovation of our Massachusetts office, we look forward to the opportunity to better serve our past & future clients in the Boston area as well as Southern New England & beyond!
