ONLINE AUCTION | January. 12 12:00pm - January. 22 12:00pm

DECORATIVE ARTS & COLLECTIBLES

Buyer's Premium: 

22% (2% discount for payments by cash or debit only - no discount for credit card or e-Transfer payments)

An interesting selection of items from London, Guelph, Windsor & Toronto area residences, highlighted by Inuit carvings, a large collection of antique clocks, Steve & Leigh Smith "Talking Earth" pottery, 1910 auction broadside, sterling flatware, vintage radios, large Joan of Arc statue, Hudson's Bay coat and blanket, Clyde Drew and Warren Snyder carvings, Asian collectibles, mid-century & antique furnishings, rare Roseville pottery jardiniere, marbles, artwork and much more.

A sincere effort has been made to catalogue or photograph any major flaws; however, everything must be offered "as is".  Viewing in person is strongly recommended and condition reports for any lot in this auction are available by telephone or email.  

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3821

AUCTION SALE BROADSIDE

Early Ontario auction sale broadside for the residence of Francis J.

Current Bid: $40
3822

STEVE SMITH POTTERY VASE

"Rock Paintings" Steve Smith Talking Earth pottery vase, signed to base and dated 2004, height 27.3cm (10 3/4in)

Current Bid: $950
3823

ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK

Welch Sessions mantel clock with key and pendulum, presentation plaque to J. Hartrick and dated 1903 - height 29.2cm (11 1/2in), width 41.9cm (16 1/2in)

Current Bid: $46
3824

JOAN OF ARC STATUE

Large antique hand-painted ceramic statue of Joan of Arc in exceptional detail, copyright date of 1919 by Daprato Statuary Co., New York, and presentation plaque dated 1925 - height 1.16m (45 1/2in

Current Bid: $325
3825

INTERNATIONAL STERLING SILVER FLATWARE

International sterling "Joan of Arc" flatware comprising 8 luncheon forks, 8 luncheon knives, 3 dessert/serving forks and 9 teaspoons - total weight excluding knives 25.24 ounces

Current Bid: $502
3826

PARSA NOWRA INUIT STONE CARVING

"Mask" carving, signed and numbered, 20.3 x 14.6cm (8 x 5 3/4in) - Parsa Nowra, Canadian Inuit artist, born 1930

Current Bid: $55
3827

NEW HAVEN MANTEL CLOCK

In a wonderful carved design, with maker's label verso and complete with key and pendulum - height 52.1cm (20 1/2in), width 31.8cm (12 1/2in)

Current Bid: $25
3828

PHILCO TRANSITONE RADIO

Vintage example made in Canada with original labels, model 166, height 20.3cm (8in), width 35.6cm (14in)

Current Bid: $87
3829

TAXIDERMY SHARK

Black Tip Shark with presentation label for Carl Waun, Feb 22, 1973 aboard "Bandit", Captain Trathen, Castaways Docks, Miami Beach, Florida, length of display 1.3m (51in) - overall condit

Current Bid: $1006
3830

CHINESE PORCELAIN WINE POT

Blue and white Chinese porcelain wine pot with lid, height 24.1cm (9 1/2in)

Current Bid: $40
3831

PEQUEGNAT WALL CLOCK

Antique Arthur Pequegnat "Standard Time" wall clock in oak case, with key and pendulum - height 71.1cm (28in)

Current Bid: $205
3832

VINTAGE GOOSENECK DESK LAMP

Industrial style gooseneck lamp, height approximately 38.1cm (15in) - adjustable

Current Bid: $20
3833

STEVE SMITH POTTERY VASE

"Medicine Man" Steve Smith Talking Earth pottery vase, signed to base and dated (19)85, height 25.4cm (10in)

Current Bid: $825
3834

TOONOO SHARKY STONE CARVING

"Owl Figure" in green serpentine stone, signed to the base, height 22.9cm (9in) - Toonoo Sharky, Canadian Inuit artist, born 1970

Current Bid: $1050
3835

CAST IRON SHIP

Vintage cast iron ship, hand-painted, height 27.9cm (11in)

Current Bid: $10
3836

BUST OF WINSTON CHURCHILL

Vintage cast dark resin portrait bust of Winston Churchill, signed "Nemon" for sculptor Oscar Nemon (1906-1985) height 14cm (5 1/2in) - split on right side

Current Bid: $31
3837

ART DECO MANTEL CLOCK

With key - height 21cm (8 1/4in), width 54.6cm (21 1/2in)

Current Bid: $78
3838

WARREN SNYDER CARVING

"Grizzly Bear" carving, signed and dated 2009, height including base 38.7cm (15 1/4in) - this and the following lot were made by master American wood carver Warren Snyder, who has obtaine

Current Bid: $105
3839

WARREN SNYDER CARVING

"American Bison" carving, signed and dated 2009, height including base 15.2cm (6in)

Current Bid: $55
3840

HUDSON'S BAY BLANKET

Vintage wool 3 1/2 point Hudson's Bay blanket with original label - 2.13 x 1.47m (84 x 58in)

Current Bid: $110
3841

HUDSON'S BAY COAT

Men's Large vintage wool coat with belt and retaining original label, in excellent condition - length 94cm (37in)

Current Bid: $130
3842

ANTIQUE ROPE SLICING FID

Antique sailor's wooden rope slicing fid, length 39.4cm (15 1/2in)

Current Bid: $16
3843

VINTAGE BAMBOO FISHING ROD

In two sections with original cork handle, signed "E. Pliniussen, 1954, 53122 Blue Fish Special, Fishman, 35gr.", overall length 2.79m (110in)

Current Bid: $40
3844

THREE CHINESE WOOD CARVINGS

Three large wood carvings of the Sanxing Dieties (Shou, Lu and Fu), height for each approximately 45.7cm (18in)

Current Bid: $160
3845

VINTAGE FIREFIGHTER'S HELMET

With original leather and polyester interior - height 16.5cm (6 1/2in), length 35.6cm (14in)

Current Bid: $118
3846

FISHING CREEL & ERNEST HEMINGWAY VOLUMES

Vintage wicker fishing creel with carrying strap, with two volumes of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

Current Bid: $25
3847

SETH THOMAS MANTEL CLOCK

Large mantel clock with antique hand-painted clock face, inside retaining original label "Brass Clocks Made and Sold by Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Conn.", with two weights, pendulum an

Current Bid: $30
3848

TWO ANTIQUE SAILOR'S SERVING MALLETS

Two fine antique wooden sailor's serving mallets, lengths 30.5cm (12in) and 25.4cm (10in)

Current Bid: $40
3849

VINTAGE SHIP'S LOG-ROTOR

A vintage harpoon ship's log-rotor stamped "S.E.M Patt. 315C", length 39.4cm (15 1/2in) - this mechanical log is used to measure a vessel's speed moving though water

Current Bid: $25
3850

STEAMER TRUNK

A quality antique example with original brass fittings and pair leather handles (one "as is") that has sailed the world on many adventures, retaining labels from Cunard White Star and Donaldson Atl

Current Bid: $95
3851

CLYDE DREW CARVED TALKING STICK

Caribou bone carving of a ceremonial "Talking Stick", which are used during a Chief's Council Circle and passed to the next Chief when finished speaking, length 45.7cm (18in) - Clyde

Current Bid: $160
3852

CLYDE DREW EAGLE TALON

Caribou bone carving of an "Eagle Talon", signed and dated 1995, height 14cm (5 1/2in) - Clyde Drew, Canadian, born 1953

Current Bid: $84
3853

CLYDE DREW WHALE ARCH

Large caribou bone carving in exquisite detail, signed, height 35.6cm (14in), width 36.8cm (14 1/2in) - Clyde Drew, Canadian, born 1953

Current Bid: $65
3854

ASIAN ARTWORK

Including pair of plaques with mother-of-pearl inlay, framed and unframed embroidered artwork, three scroll paintings on handmade paper

Current Bid: $20
3855

TWO STERLING SILVER FRAMES

Pair antique picture frames signed sterling, 26.7 x 21.6cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/2in) and 29.2 x 21.6cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/2in)

Current Bid: $52
3856

THREE CURIOS

Including an antique family photo in 27.9 x 33cm (11 x 13in) walnut frame, Farmer's Advocate "Victory Loan 1918" and textured print housed in an ornate antique brass circular frame

Current Bid: $85
3857

LEIGH SMITH POTTERY VASE

"Winged Nation" Leigh Smith Talking Earth pottery vase, signed to base and dated (19)92, height 24.1cm (9 1/2in)

Current Bid: $575
3858

VINCE BOMBERRY CARVING

Indigenous bone mask carving, signed, approximately 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in) - Vince Bomberry, Canadian, born 1958

Current Bid: $115
3859

PERSIAN HANDWOVEN SADDLE BLANKET

A quality vintage example with vibrant colours of red, blue, black and beige tones - approximately 1.14m x 43.2cm (45 x 17in)

Current Bid: $20
3860

CARVED ASIAN FAN

With detailed carved images of birds, figures and flora, housed inside a costly 54.6cm (21 1/2in) square shadowbox frame - possibly bone or ivory, sold without guarantee

Current Bid: $35
3861

INUIT CARVING FROM THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Small Inuit stone carving in the form of a loon, signed to the base, length 11.4cm (4 1/2in); possibly argillite, some small chips on tail

Current Bid: $26
3862

DREAM CATCHER

Handmade with leather and feathered design, overall height 43.2cm (17in)

Current Bid: $10
3863

MARBLES

Large selection including boulders in rare colours

Current Bid: $95
3864

CONTEMPORARY WALL CLOCK

"Settler Design" modern battery wall clock, diameter approximately 40.6cm (16in)

Current Bid: $20
3865

PHILCO RADIO

Vintage 115 volt Philco radio, model 466, 21.6 x 29.2cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/2in)

Current Bid: $37
3866

GERMAN MUSIC BOX

Fr. Welty vintage 1953 Marian Year musical triptych music box, height 36.2cm (14 1/4in) - in working order

Current Bid: $105
3867

SILVERPLATED FLATWARE & CURIOS

Including 15pcs. Wm. Rogers flatware, nickel silver baby spoon, tea strainer with mother-of-pearl handle

Current Bid: $10
3868

FIVE CARVED MASKS

Including a vintage hand-painted Mahasona mask (Sri Lanka), vintage African mask with cowrie shells and three decorative modern examples

Current Bid: $45
3869

CARVED MANTEL CLOCK

Vintage electrified mantel clock in the form of a sailing ship, made by Sessions, height 53.3cm (21in)

Current Bid: $40
3870

UNIQUE TANTALUS

Interesting carved-barrel style tantalus on stand, inside two decanters with four matching shot glasses - height 30.5cm (12in), width 31.8cm (12 1/2in)

Current Bid: $35
3871

SIGNED CERAMIC VASE

Large speckled pottery vase, signed on base, height 26.7cm (10 1/2in)

Current Bid: $45
3872

INDIGENOUS CARVING

"Face, Eagle and Hand" stone carving mounted to wood base, height 24.1cm (9 1/2in)

Current Bid: $55
3873

VINTAGE BRASS CHANDELIER

Six-light brass chandelier with prisms, height 36.8cm (14 1/2in) - some missing pieces

Current Bid: $125
3874

GORDON TWANCE INDIGENOUS CARVING

Northwest Coast Kwakuitl Eagle plaque, signed verso and dated 1988, 26.7 x 14cm (10 1/2 x 5 1/2in)

Current Bid: $46
3875

VINTAGE NEON CLOCK FACE

Large and rare example made by Say-It-In Neon, Buffalo, New York, diameter 59.7cm (23 1/2in) - some surface wear commensurate with age

Current Bid: $145
3876

COFFEE GRINDER

Vintage wood and metal example with lower drawer, height 18.4cm (7 1/4in)

Current Bid: $40
3877

BUTTONS

Large assortment of buttons in various styles and sizes

Current Bid: $30
3878

PAIR HAND-PAINTED CHINESE VASES

Pair Chinese porcelain vases with hand-painted designs allover, signed to base, height 34.3cm (13 1/2in) - one "as is"

Current Bid: $45
3879

MIRROR, PLAQUE, ETC.

Vintage walnut dresser mirror, carved wood "turtle" plaque/wall hanging, two lighters and brass "horse head" door knocker

Current Bid: $25
3880

COLLECTIBLES

Including two books (History of England and Life of Abraham Lincoln), porcelain, tea set, Toronto Maple Leafs jersey (no name), etc.

Current Bid: $66
3881

NORDMENDE SKANDIA RADIO

Vintage West German radio in walnut case, height 23.5cm (9 1/4in), width 53.3cm (21in)

Current Bid: $48
3882

REGULATOR WALL CLOCK

In highly ornate carved case, complete with key and pendulum - 58.4cm (23in) high, 30.5cm (12in) wide

Current Bid: $85
3883

CHINESE STONE CARVING

Large foo dog in white grain with dark cup insert - height 22.9cm (9in), length from head to tail 25.4cm (10in)

Current Bid: $30
3884

FOO DOG STONE CARVING

Ornate stone carving in the form of a palace guard foo dog, height 12.7cm (5in), length from head to tail 19.1cm (7 1/2in)

Current Bid: $85
3885

CARVED INCENSE BURNER

White grain stone carved incense burin in the form of a horse, length from head to tail 22.9cm (9in)

Current Bid: $41
3886

TWO PAIRS VICTORIAN CANDLESTICKS

Highly ornate silverplated candleholders, heights 28.6cm (11 1/4in) and 13.3cm (5 1/4in)

Current Bid: $65
3887

CHINESE PORCELAIN

Including two blue and white platters, diameter for each 30.5cm (12in); Imari vase, height 15.2cm (6in), and 15.2cm (6in) diameter Imari bowl

Current Bid: $80
3888

SILVERPLATED ICE BUCKET

A quality example with twin handles, lid and glass liner - height 22.9cm (9in)

Current Bid: $65
3889

PAIR CARVED BOOKENDS

Chinese carved stone bookends with birds and flora, height for each 13.3cm (5 1/4in) - small chip on one corner

Current Bid: $30
3890

INGRAHAM MANTEL CLOCK

Exquisite antique carved mantel clock with original Bristol, Connecticut label on back, with key and pendulum - height 62.2cm (24 1/2in)

Current Bid: $101
3891

MCM CABINET

Vintage mid-century modern cabinet with two open shelves on four legs - height 34in, width 42 3/4in, depth 15in

Current Bid: $135
3892

FOLK ART WALL HANGING

Antique frame with five wood carvings including Disney characters, frame outside dimensions 58.4 x 48.3cm (23 x 19in)

Current Bid: $22
3893

EXTREMELY RARE ROSEVILLE POTTERY JARDINIERE

Vistal Forest pattern Roseville pottery art deco jardiniere circa 1920, height 21cm (8 1/4in), diameter 24.8cm (9 3/4in); some pitting in one area around rim; the interior shows it may have been us

Current Bid: $325
3894

EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE CANTERBURY

Antique English mahogany canterbury with four interior insert slots, carrying handle and four legs with casters - 19 x 17 x 14in

Current Bid: $301
3895

LARGE BRONZE SCULPTURE

Modern bronze sculpture in the art deco style depicting Penthesilea with bow and arrow, height 61cm (24in), width of display base 58.1cm (22 7/8in)

Current Bid: $351
3896

LIGHTNING ROD

With rare amethyst glass bulb, overall height 1.1m (43 1/2in)

Current Bid: $162
3897

LLADRO FIGURINE

Vintage Lladro porcelain figurine of an Inuit child, height 25.4cm (10in) - some surface marks but no evidence of damage

Current Bid: $25
3898

STARBURST WALL CLOCK

Vintage MCM Syroco battery-operated American wall clock, diameter 58.4cm (23in)

Current Bid: $135
3899

CANADIAN WATERCOLOUR

Impressionistic landscape school watercolour circa 1960 with tall trees and two figures in the foreground, signed indistinctly lower right, sight 47.6 x 33cm (18 3/4 x 13in)

Current Bid: $20
3900

ART NOUVEAU PERIOD DRAFT SCREEN

Antique mahogany draft screen circa 1910 with unique swivel flap built-in, height 51 3/4in, width (adjustable) 39in

Current Bid: $175
3901

PORCELAIN VASE & RICE BASKET

Hand-painted porcelain vase measuring 33cm (13in) high; together with a vintage wicker rice basket with metal fittings, height to top of handle 34.3cm (13 1/2in)

Current Bid: $20
3902

ANTIQUE WINDOW

With 16 panels of multi-coloured glass, frame outside dimensions 72.4 x 71.1cm (28 1/2 x 28in)

Current Bid: $135
3903

19TH CENTURY MAJOLICA PLATTER

English majolica platter with geraniums, 22.9 x 29.2cm (9 x 11 1/2in)

Current Bid: $61
3904

LARGE CRYSTAL VASE

A massive cut crystal vase standing 36.8cm (14 1/2in) high

Current Bid: $32
3905

FIGURAL CERAMIC PEDESTAL

74.9cm (29 1/2in) high white ceramic pedestal with "The Three Graces" motif - some small chips

Current Bid: $210
3906

GIN KEG TABLE LAMP

Antique stoneware gin keg converted into a table lamp, overall height 83.8cm (33in) - some surface wear commensurate with age, chip on rim

Current Bid: $75
3907

BRASS CABINET FIGURINE

Vintage Asian figure group with two people inside an ox cart, height 8.9cm (3 1/2in)

Current Bid: $31
3908

ANTIQUE TORCHERE LAMP

Circa 1920 art deco floor lamp with glass shade and onyx and copper base - height 60in

Current Bid: $115
3909

JUNGHANS MANTEL CLOCK

Antique mantel clock with signed Junghans works, three finials, key and pendulum - height 45.7cm (18in)

Current Bid: $100
3910

TWO CHIP CARVED TRAYS & HOLDER

Two antique serving trays with handles, 34.3 x 52.1cm (13 1/2 x 20 1/2in) and 42.5 x 31.8cm (16 3/4 x 12 1/2in), together with an antique chip carved letter holder

Current Bid: $136
3911

AUTOHARP

An antique example appearing to be in original condition with all strings intact, 52.1 x 33cm (20 1/2 x 13in) - some splitting to board

Current Bid: $23
3912

PAIR VINTAGE ASIAN WALL PLAQUES

Two heavy carved terra-cotta framed examples, outer dimensions 35.6 x 30.5cm (14 x 12in)

Current Bid: $10
3913

ANTIQUE MIRROR

Unique carved antique coat hook mirror, 1.04m x 68.6cm (41 x 27in) - showing wear

Current Bid: $10
3914

MANTEL CLOCK

Elg Art vintage post-war mantel clock in walnut case with key and pendulum, 20.3cm (8in) high x 45.7cm (18in) wide

Current Bid: $28
3915

MARBLES

Three jars with a large assortment of marbles in various sizes

Current Bid: $66
3916

LARGE ARTISAN WOOD CARVING

Handmade wood carving by well-known London, Ontario artist Frank Pereira (signed as Paco), height 1.12m (44 1/4in), width approximately 1.02m (40in)

Current Bid: $30
3917

INUIT SCULPTURE

Vintage resin Inuit sculpture depicting a seal hunter, height 19.1cm (7 1/2in)

Current Bid: $45
3918

ART DECO MANTEL CLOCK

8-Day Bertmar mantel clock with modern quartz movement, made in Canada - 19.7 x 29.2cm (7 3/4 x 11 1/2in)

Current Bid: $25
3919

TWO PRINTS

Two modern African prints housed in 38.1 x 44.5cm (15 x 17 1/2in) and 38.1 x 63.5cm (15 x 25in) frames

Starting Bid: $10
3920

MARBLES

Four jars of assorted marbles

Current Bid: $76
3921

VINTAGE WALL CLOCK

Housed in a walnut case and complete with key and pendulum - height 55.9cm (22in), width 25.4cm (10in)

Current Bid: $25
3922

COPPER ARTWORK

Unique art nouveau style mixed media artwork housed inside a 45.7 x 91.4cm (18 x 36in) copper foil frame

Starting Bid: $10
3923

TWO ABSTRACT SCULPTURES

Contemporary hand carved sculptures by well-known London, Ontario artist Frank Pereira (signed Paco and with original studio labels), each approximately 80cm (31 1/2in) high

Current Bid: $20
3924

TWO ASIAN BOWLS

Including a large vintage Chinese cinnabar bowl, diameter 34.3cm (13 1/2in); and jardiniere with painted motif, height 16.5cm (6 1/2in) - some splitting

Current Bid: $110
3925

TWO CHINESE STONE CARVINGS

Both on wood stands, height for each 11.4cm (4 1/2in) - some small chips

Current Bid: $55
3926

PAIR WALLACE R. MACASKILL PHOTOGRAPHS

Both signed and titled, housed in matching 23.5 x 28.6cm (9 1/4 x 11 1/4in) frames

Current Bid: $25
3927

VINTAGE WALL CLOCK

Signed Mortier, London, housed in oak frame - 27.9 x 30.5cm (11 x 12in)

Current Bid: $20
3928

CHINESE POTTERY TABLE LAMP

Glazed pottery with foo lion motif, height 59.1cm (23 1/4in)

Current Bid: $88
3929

CERAMIC TEAPOT

Lidded example in unique form, signed to the base - height 10.2cm (4in), length 20.3cm (8in); showing surface wear

Current Bid: $30
3930

CURIOS

An interesting selection including antique spectacles with case, cigarette case, knife with sheath, pocket radio and antique brass container

Current Bid: $25
3931

TEMPLE CARVING

Carved wood temple carving in gold paint, height 40.6cm (16in)

Current Bid: $55
3932

PATRICK ST. GERMAIN PAINTING

Signed lower right, oil on canvas, 25.4 x 35.6cm (10 x 14in)

Current Bid: $15
3933

COIN & BRASS ASHTRAYS

Five unique Mexican brass ashtrays with coin borders

Current Bid: $25
3934

UNIQUE CERAMIC CHALICE

With pierced cover, height 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

Current Bid: $45
3935

WALL CLOCK

Vintage Kienzle wall clock with key and pendulum - 76.2 x 31.8cm (30 x 12 1/2in)

Current Bid: $30
3936

ANTIQUE CHINESE LACQUER

Comprising three pedestal red lacquer bowls and large 30.5cm (12in) diameter lidded bowl, with label affixed attributing to Ning Bo, age 150 years; showing some losses commensurate with age

Current Bid: $25
3937

ARTIST PROOF ETCHING

Signed to the lower margin, dated (19)92 and titled "Night Fright", sheet size 38.1 x 27.9cm (15 x 11in)

Current Bid: $25
3938

ASIAN PORCELAIN, ETC.

Including figurines (terra cotta warrior head repaired), vase, pair plaques and plastic horn carving ("as is")

Current Bid: $30
3939

HARDSTONE JEWELLERY

Including jade, turquoise, etc.

Current Bid: $55
3940

BROOCHES, ETC.

Antique Victorian, earrings, etc.

Current Bid: $26