March 21, 2010 - EVENT - Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic? Fontaines will hold a special seminar on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special guest speaker nationally renowned Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly Lamps for a free authentication. A special certificate of authenticity can also be acquired. (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922
0% commission on high-end consignments.
We are looking for high-quality items or collections for our upcoming catalogs. We are looking to buy or for consignment, the following and offering 0% Commission.
Clocks & Watches Lighting (Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Handel, Pairpoint, etc.) Victorian, Carved Oak, American and Mahogany Furniture, Fine Art & Paintings Arts & Crafts, Mission, Antique and Rare Firearms, swords & weapons, armor and uniforms.
1485 W Housatonic St Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 448-8922
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA)
March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA) This will be a large auction feature over 700 lots of antiques and accessories mostly from local estates to include Early American, Victorian, Period Empire, Turn of Century Oak, Arts & Crafts, Antique Wicker & Custom Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, Antique Lighting incl. Table Lamps, Domes & Chandeliers, Sterling Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Artglass, Cut Glass, Tiffany Pieces, Music Boxes, Oriental Rugs, Bronzes, Paintings, Plus hundreds of related accessories.
March 21, 2010 - EVENT - Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic? Fontaine’s will hold a special seminar on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special guest speaker nationally renowned Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly Lamps for a free authentication. A special certificate of authenticity can also be acquired. (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922
Furniture:
Mahogany: Mahogany lyre sewing stand, Spiral turned mahogany organ stool, mahogany mirrored étagère w/ cherubs, Lg mahogany 2 dr bookcase, Heavily carved spiral turned 12 pc dining set, Mahogany 2 over 5 gent’s chest w/ beveled mirror, Lg. Mahogany ball and claw foot pedestal dining table, 54” mahogany claw foot 5 pedestal dining table, Winged griffin round mahogany lamp table, Ball & claw foot mahogany slant front desk, French mahogany curio w/ brass mounts, Carved mahogany mirrored dresser, Mahogany vanity and chair; Renaissance & other: Victorian walnut carved settee, Rosewood sewing stand, Egyptian Revival ebony and gilt pedestal, inlaid rosewood credenza, 5 Pc. Renaissance Revival walnut parlor set, French deco 8 pc marble top dining set, Inlaid French burled walnut drop front desk, Carved walnut tilt top table, Life sized carved statue of a woman, Pierce carved walnut marble top parlor table, Ebonized wall cabinet, Large roll top Davenport desk, Gothic walnut pierced carved side chair, inlaid rosewood poker table, Monumental Aesthetic hall mirror w/ onyx top pedestals signed Pratt, Massive Victorian walnut breakfront, Oriental decorated fireplace mantle, Carved walnut Eastlake pedestal, Renaissance Revival walnut music stand, Oval walnut marble top parlor table, Inlaid walnut checkerboard tilt top table, Incised & ebonized music cabinet w/ dog’s heads, Pierce carved Rococo triple back sofa, walnut stick & ball folding screen, Contemporary walnut banquet table, Carved walnut folding chair w/ lion’s heads, Swiss inlaid side chair, French inlaid walnut 5 pc bedroom set, Walnut Renaissance Revival 3 dr bookcase, Rococo rosewood queen size bed, Carved walnut marble top parlor table, large 2 dr beveled glass bookcase, Carved rosewood turtle top marble top parlor table, Adams style side table, Renaissance Revival walnut marble top plant stand, Incised walnut marble top pier mirror, walnut music stand, Renaissance figural 3 part over mantle mirror, Renaissance Revival music stand w/ winged maidens, Rosewood commode, Marble top walnut half commode, Rosewood marble top mirrored étagère, Pietre Dura coffee table, Large fancy carved 2 door billboard display frame, carved walnut drop front portfolio cabinet; Oak: Oak roll top desk, oak 3 tier plant stand, golden oak gent’s chest w/ hat box, carved griffin oak server, Pr oak figural gargoyle pedestals, selection of leaded windows including a large set of 4, American oak 2 dr china cabinet, Mother of Pearl marble top abatante w/ brass mounts, serpentine oak mirrored lingerie chest, Ebonized aesthetic pierce carved side chairs, Oak 5 drawer chest w/ beveled mirror, Golden oak 1 dwr vanity, set of 8 pierce carved oak side chairs, Carved oak 3 tier pedestal, Oak claw foot sideboard w/ beveled mirror, American oak 2 dr china cabinet; A&C: Arts & Crafts oak smoker’s cabinet, L&JG leather footstool, Quality Arts & Crafts 16” sq. taboret, Lifetime server, 2 Part carved Victorian walnut cupboard, Child’s mission oak armchair; Wicker: Fancy Victorian white wicker sewing basket, Wicker rocker, White wicker 2 tier plant stand, Adirondack tea cart, Bar Harbor natural wicker rocker, 2 Fancy Victorian wicker planters, Fancy Victorian white wicker arm chair, White wicker 2 tier plant stand, Wicker day bed, Wicker fernery on pedestal, fancy white wicker crib, Natural wicker doll’s crib, selection of fancy carved crests and much more.
Clocks:
Hamilton 14K ladies wrist watch in original boxes, Arts & Crafts grandmother’s clock, Inlaid Sessions time & strike mantle clock, J.E. Caldwell 5 tube mahogany grandfather clock, Lg Black forest carved mantle clock, German black forest cuckoo clocks, Selection of Ansonia/Royal Bonn Mantle clocks, French gilt mantle clock, Gilbert Arts& Crafts Mantle clock, Chelsea mahogany mantle clock, Sessions Arts & Crafts wall regulator, marble & bronze Egyptian Revival mantle clock, 3 pc marble & bronze French figural mantle clock w/ lion, Kroeber 8 day mantle clock, Waterbury rosewood clock w/ reverse painting “Girard College, Phila”, Tiffany & Co. desk clock, Selection of Tiffany desk clocks, Ansonia crystal regulator, plus many more.
Lighting:
Oversized Jefferson hall lantern, 26” Arts & Crafts leaded geometric dome, Lg Victorian chandelier w/ prisms, Matching set of (4) 8 arm onyx & bronze chandeliers, Venetian overlay cut to cobalt 6 arm chandelier, Lg silvered 8 arms chandelier w/ grape cluster pattern, Attr: Williamson 28” grape cluster leaded dome, 3 light brass chandelier w/ cut inverted teardrop shades, 25 arm bronze library chandelier, Double Angle hanging lamp (Complete), Arts & Crafts paneled hall lantern, 16” Jefferson reverse painted scenic table lamp, 20” Chicago Mosaic leaded floral table lamp, 8 Silvered bronze 2 arm sconces, Gustav Stickley hall lantern, Moe Bridges “Art Lamps” portfolio, Handel No. 2719 obverse painted boudoir lamp, Handel overlaid panel desk lamp, Miller 17” overlay panel lamp, plus many more leaded and paneled lamps not mentioned.
Acessories:
Silver:
Large Meridian silver serving tray, Pr R. Wallace candlesticks, 4 Gorham Sterling salt trays, Jeweled silver dragonfly broach, 6 Pc Gorham tablespoons, Reed & Barton sterling bowl, George Jensen Cactus pattern pastry server, 51 Pc International Sterling flatware set, Argento 12 pc sterling knife and fork dessert set, 4 Pc weighted sterling candlesticks, Large Tiffany asparagus fork, Reticulated Tiffany sterling silver bowl, John Found & Co sterling ladle, 5 pc heavy sterling tea set unsigned, Lenox porcelain & sterling demitasse set, Tiffany & Co. meat carving set, Reed & Barton 3 Pc sterling silver tea set, Reed & Barton twisted sterling candelabra plus many other signed and unsigned pieces to numerous to mention.
Porcelain:
Oriental 32 pc Porcelain dessert set, Horse drawn carriage Hummel, Pr Royal Vienna 10” plates, Stoneware stein w/ pewter & porcelain lid, Wedgewood cameo pitcher, Capo di monte figural candlestick, Royal Crown Derby Serving tray, 8” Satsuma plate, Boehm “Yellow Orchids”, Pr Staffordshire figural parrots, large selection of assorted Hummels, KPM pierced center plate, Talley Ho transfer ware punch set, Hand painted porcelain plaque signed Wagner, Sm transfer ware mug w/ Jaco steam engine, Wedgewood cameo coffee pot, Limoges scenic 10” plate, 6 Limoges hand painted floral plates signed Handel, Royal Vienna porcelain plate in pierced gilt frame, 12” Royal Vienna portrait plate and more
Pottery:
Lg Weller Louellsa oil lamp base, Roseville apple blossom vase, Roseville Futura vase, 22 Pc Fulper fiesta tea set, Marblehead pottery low bowl, Niloak bud vase, Niloak animal figural bowls, Royal Haeger figural flower frog w/ bowl, Staffordshire dog, Small Van Briggle vase, Sm George Ohr pottery mug, Fulper 4 pc console set, Lg Amphora vase w/ doves, Niloak elephant creamer, 10 pc Nippon Noritaki tea set, Weller Dickensware mantle clock, Rookwood 1946 vase, Shearwater pottery bowl, large terra cotta bull dog, Roseville Zephyr Lily center bowl plus many more.
Glass:
Loetz art glass vase, Murano blue swirled handkerchief vase, Murano glass figural bud vase, Loetz Jack-in-the-pulpit vase, Millefiori vase, Selection of Murano glass figures, Lg Murano glass red swirl handkerchief vase, Peach blow Jack-in-the-pulpit vase, Heisey sugar & creamer, 10 L.C. Tiffany iridescent pinch bowls, Bulbous Loetz vase, Galle cameo crabapple vase, 3 Matching Quezal art glass shades, Selection of fine Orrefors paperweight vases, Mosser plumb vase, Hawkes cut glass compote, Oversized floral cut glass vase, Verlys opalescent bowl w/ moth motif, Tiffany Favrile gold iridescent intaglio cut bowl & saucer, Pr Quezal gold iridescent shades, Steuben iridescent white& gold bowl & saucer, Cut glass tall compote, Lalique dresser box, Steuben white & gold iridescent trumpeted vase, Loetz iridescent peacock vase, Selection of Wavecrest boxes, Pink & opalescent 3 arm epergne, Lg cut glass butter dish w/ lid, Carved walnut Tantalus set, KPM large lithophane portrait panel, Lalique figural leopard, Tiffany Favrile blue iridescent candle stick, plus much more.
Metal:
Early pewter porringer, 4 pc Danish Tin candlesticks and bowls, Lg Heintz inkwell, Lg unsigned sculpture Indian on Horseback, Tiffany Studios Zodiac note pad, Cast iron bulldog toy, Roseville oriental maiden bust, Heintz 5 pc desk set, Pr Arts & Crafts hammered copper crumb catchers, Heintz note pad, Tiffany Studios grape vine inkwell, Tiffany Studios blotter ends, Heintz calendar letter rack, Sm hammered copper nut dish signed Gustav Stickley, 4 Pc Heintz pins, Pr fancy bronze 7 arm candelabras, Enameled Greyhound Depot sign, Tin goat pull-toy, Pr hammered copper Craftsman Studios bookends, Vidal LeVeugle bronze of a stag, Tiffany Studios bronze puppy paperweight, LePensee bronze after Cambos, Tiffany Studios enameled dore canister, Tiffany Studios grape vine stamp box and more.
Other:
Currier & Ives “Darktown Fire Brigade” prints, A. Caprioni Alabaster bust of a woman, Carved black forest figural clock salesman, Carved black forest cape buffalo grouping, Portrait painting on ivory “King Frederick of Prussia”, G.M. Hopton o/b British Impressionist scene, Dixon’s Stove Polish advertisement postcard, J. Saboer 16” cylinder music box, Kochendorfer Alabaster bust, Oval reverse painted portrait on glass, 5 panel lithophane wall hanging in brass frame, Selection of carved ivory, Book: “Essay On Silence – Fra Elbertus”, Lg selection of carved soapstone, Indonesian or African figural wood carvings, Sm selection of Elbert Hubbard books, 10 Pc Lionel train set w/ No. 400E engine, Singing birds automaton, Walnut Victor no. VV-100 Victrola. Hand carved carousel horse, Wrought iron coat rack, Pine wash basin, Symphonion walnut 12” upright music box w/ disks, Shaker style footstool, Shaker style side chair, Hand carved wood rocking horse, Large painted country bucket w/ handle, African carved bust, 6’ cast iron lamp post columns, Large pine strap-hinge dome top trunk, Shaker No. 0 rocker, 5 Pc wrought iron child’s patio set, Pr walnut banquet lamps w/ needlepoint tops, Child’s sleigh, Shaker style rocker w/ acorn finials, 5 pc cast iron lyre back garden seats, Brandt Automatic Cashier register, Hillside automaton village in display case, Lg cherry cupboard w/ washbasin, 8 pc bamboo vanity set, Child’s doll stroller, Lg marble pedestal, Bronze 5 pc mantle back, Cast iron fire grate, Fancy “National” cash register, Pr figural cast iron andirons, Fancy bronze & cast iron andirons, Cast iron 4 pc grapevine pattern garden seats, Lg pine doll house w/ tin roof, Gilt & beveled hall mirror, Twin sized brass bed, Chickering Boston Baby grand piano and much much more.
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March 21, 2010 - EVENT - Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic? Fontaine’s will hold a special seminar on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special guest speaker nationally renowned Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly Lamps for a free authentication. A special certificate of authenticity can also be acquired. (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922
Furniture:
Mahogany: Mahogany lyre sewing stand, Spiral turned mahogany organ stool, mahogany mirrored étagère w/ cherubs, Lg mahogany 2 dr bookcase, Heavily carved spiral turned 12 pc dining set, Mahogany 2 over 5 gent’s chest w/ beveled mirror, Lg. Mahogany ball and claw foot pedestal dining table, 54” mahogany claw foot 5 pedestal dining table, Winged griffin round mahogany lamp table, Ball & claw foot mahogany slant front desk, French mahogany curio w/ brass mounts, Carved mahogany mirrored dresser, Mahogany vanity and chair; Renaissance & other: Victorian walnut carved settee, Rosewood sewing stand, Egyptian Revival ebony and gilt pedestal, inlaid rosewood credenza, 5 Pc. Renaissance Revival walnut parlor set, French deco 8 pc marble top dining set, Inlaid French burled walnut drop front desk, Carved walnut tilt top table, Life sized carved statue of a woman, Pierce carved walnut marble top parlor table, Ebonized wall cabinet, Large roll top Davenport desk, Gothic walnut pierced carved side chair, inlaid rosewood poker table, Monumental Aesthetic hall mirror w/ onyx top pedestals signed Pratt, Massive Victorian walnut breakfront, Oriental decorated fireplace mantle, Carved walnut Eastlake pedestal, Renaissance Revival walnut music stand, Oval walnut marble top parlor table, Inlaid walnut checkerboard tilt top table, Incised & ebonized music cabinet w/ dog’s heads, Pierce carved Rococo triple back sofa, walnut stick & ball folding screen, Contemporary walnut banquet table, Carved walnut folding chair w/ lion’s heads, Swiss inlaid side chair, French inlaid walnut 5 pc bedroom set, Walnut Renaissance Revival 3 dr bookcase, Rococo rosewood queen size bed, Carved walnut marble top parlor table, large 2 dr beveled glass bookcase, Carved rosewood turtle top marble top parlor table, Adams style side table, Renaissance Revival walnut marble top plant stand, Incised walnut marble top pier mirror, walnut music stand, Renaissance figural 3 part over mantle mirror, Renaissance Revival music stand w/ winged maidens, Rosewood commode, Marble top walnut half commode, Rosewood marble top mirrored étagère, Pietre Dura coffee table, Large fancy carved 2 door billboard display frame, carved walnut drop front portfolio cabinet; Oak: Oak roll top desk, oak 3 tier plant stand, golden oak gent’s chest w/ hat box, carved griffin oak server, Pr oak figural gargoyle pedestals, selection of leaded windows including a large set of 4, American oak 2 dr china cabinet, Mother of Pearl marble top abatante w/ brass mounts, serpentine oak mirrored lingerie chest, Ebonized aesthetic pierce carved side chairs, Oak 5 drawer chest w/ beveled mirror, Golden oak 1 dwr vanity, set of 8 pierce carved oak side chairs, Carved oak 3 tier pedestal, Oak claw foot sideboard w/ beveled mirror, American oak 2 dr china cabinet; A&C: Arts & Crafts oak smoker’s cabinet, L&JG leather footstool, Quality Arts & Crafts 16” sq. taboret, Lifetime server, 2 Part carved Victorian walnut cupboard, Child’s mission oak armchair; Wicker: Fancy Victorian white wicker sewing basket, Wicker rocker, White wicker 2 tier plant stand, Adirondack tea cart, Bar Harbor natural wicker rocker, 2 Fancy Victorian wicker planters, Fancy Victorian white wicker arm chair, White wicker 2 tier plant stand, Wicker day bed, Wicker fernery on pedestal, fancy white wicker crib, Natural wicker doll’s crib, selection of fancy carved crests and much more.
Clocks:
Hamilton 14K ladies wrist watch in original boxes, Arts & Crafts grandmother’s clock, Inlaid Sessions time & strike mantle clock, J.E. Caldwell 5 tube mahogany grandfather clock, Lg Black forest carved mantle clock, German black forest cuckoo clocks, Selection of Ansonia/Royal Bonn Mantle clocks, French gilt mantle clock, Gilbert Arts& Crafts Mantle clock, Chelsea mahogany mantle clock, Sessions Arts & Crafts wall regulator, marble & bronze Egyptian Revival mantle clock, 3 pc marble & bronze French figural mantle clock w/ lion, Kroeber 8 day mantle clock, Waterbury rosewood clock w/ reverse painting “Girard College, Phila”, Tiffany & Co. desk clock, Selection of Tiffany desk clocks, Ansonia crystal regulator, plus many more.
Lighting:
Oversized Jefferson hall lantern, 26” Arts & Crafts leaded geometric dome, Lg Victorian chandelier w/ prisms, Matching set of (4) 8 arm onyx & bronze chandeliers, Venetian overlay cut to cobalt 6 arm chandelier, Lg silvered 8 arms chandelier w/ grape cluster pattern, Attr: Williamson 28” grape cluster leaded dome, 3 light brass chandelier w/ cut inverted teardrop shades, 25 arm bronze library chandelier, Double Angle hanging lamp (Complete), Arts & Crafts paneled hall lantern, 16” Jefferson reverse painted scenic table lamp, 20” Chicago Mosaic leaded floral table lamp, 8 Silvered bronze 2 arm sconces, Gustav Stickley hall lantern, Moe Bridges “Art Lamps” portfolio, Handel No. 2719 obverse painted boudoir lamp, Handel overlaid panel desk lamp, Miller 17” overlay panel lamp, plus many more leaded and paneled lamps not mentioned.
Acessories:
Silver:
Large Meridian silver serving tray, Pr R. Wallace candlesticks, 4 Gorham Sterling salt trays, Jeweled silver dragonfly broach, 6 Pc Gorham tablespoons, Reed & Barton sterling bowl, George Jensen Cactus pattern pastry server, 51 Pc International Sterling flatware set, Argento 12 pc sterling knife and fork dessert set, 4 Pc weighted sterling candlesticks, Large Tiffany asparagus fork, Reticulated Tiffany sterling silver bowl, John Found & Co sterling ladle, 5 pc heavy sterling tea set unsigned, Lenox porcelain & sterling demitasse set, Tiffany & Co. meat carving set, Reed & Barton 3 Pc sterling silver tea set, Reed & Barton twisted sterling candelabra plus many other signed and unsigned pieces to numerous to mention.
Porcelain:
Oriental 32 pc Porcelain dessert set, Horse drawn carriage Hummel, Pr Royal Vienna 10” plates, Stoneware stein w/ pewter & porcelain lid, Wedgewood cameo pitcher, Capo di monte figural candlestick, Royal Crown Derby Serving tray, 8” Satsuma plate, Boehm “Yellow Orchids”, Pr Staffordshire figural parrots, large selection of assorted Hummels, KPM pierced center plate, Talley Ho transfer ware punch set, Hand painted porcelain plaque signed Wagner, Sm transfer ware mug w/ Jaco steam engine, Wedgewood cameo coffee pot, Limoges scenic 10” plate, 6 Limoges hand painted floral plates signed Handel, Royal Vienna porcelain plate in pierced gilt frame, 12” Royal Vienna portrait plate and more
Pottery:
Lg Weller Louellsa oil lamp base, Roseville apple blossom vase, Roseville Futura vase, 22 Pc Fulper fiesta tea set, Marblehead pottery low bowl, Niloak bud vase, Niloak animal figural bowls, Royal Haeger figural flower frog w/ bowl, Staffordshire dog, Small Van Briggle vase, Sm George Ohr pottery mug, Fulper 4 pc console set, Lg Amphora vase w/ doves, Niloak elephant creamer, 10 pc Nippon Noritaki tea set, Weller Dickensware mantle clock, Rookwood 1946 vase, Shearwater pottery bowl, large terra cotta bull dog, Roseville Zephyr Lily center bowl plus many more.
Glass:
Loetz art glass vase, Murano blue swirled handkerchief vase, Murano glass figural bud vase, Loetz Jack-in-the-pulpit vase, Millefiori vase, Selection of Murano glass figures, Lg Murano glass red swirl handkerchief vase, Peach blow Jack-in-the-pulpit vase, Heisey sugar & creamer, 10 L.C. Tiffany iridescent pinch bowls, Bulbous Loetz vase, Galle cameo crabapple vase, 3 Matching Quezal art glass shades, Selection of fine Orrefors paperweight vases, Mosser plumb vase, Hawkes cut glass compote, Oversized floral cut glass vase, Verlys opalescent bowl w/ moth motif, Tiffany Favrile gold iridescent intaglio cut bowl & saucer, Pr Quezal gold iridescent shades, Steuben iridescent white& gold bowl & saucer, Cut glass tall compote, Lalique dresser box, Steuben white & gold iridescent trumpeted vase, Loetz iridescent peacock vase, Selection of Wavecrest boxes, Pink & opalescent 3 arm epergne, Lg cut glass butter dish w/ lid, Carved walnut Tantalus set, KPM large lithophane portrait panel, Lalique figural leopard, Tiffany Favrile blue iridescent candle stick, plus much more.
Metal:
Early pewter porringer, 4 pc Danish Tin candlesticks and bowls, Lg Heintz inkwell, Lg unsigned sculpture Indian on Horseback, Tiffany Studios Zodiac note pad, Cast iron bulldog toy, Roseville oriental maiden bust, Heintz 5 pc desk set, Pr Arts & Crafts hammered copper crumb catchers, Heintz note pad, Tiffany Studios grape vine inkwell, Tiffany Studios blotter ends, Heintz calendar letter rack, Sm hammered copper nut dish signed Gustav Stickley, 4 Pc Heintz pins, Pr fancy bronze 7 arm candelabras, Enameled Greyhound Depot sign, Tin goat pull-toy, Pr hammered copper Craftsman Studios bookends, Vidal LeVeugle bronze of a stag, Tiffany Studios bronze puppy paperweight, LePensee bronze after Cambos, Tiffany Studios enameled dore canister, Tiffany Studios grape vine stamp box and more.
Other:
Currier & Ives “Darktown Fire Brigade” prints, A. Caprioni Alabaster bust of a woman, Carved black forest figural clock salesman, Carved black forest cape buffalo grouping, Portrait painting on ivory “King Frederick of Prussia”, G.M. Hopton o/b British Impressionist scene, Dixon’s Stove Polish advertisement postcard, J. Saboer 16” cylinder music box, Kochendorfer Alabaster bust, Oval reverse painted portrait on glass, 5 panel lithophane wall hanging in brass frame, Selection of carved ivory, Book: “Essay On Silence – Fra Elbertus”, Lg selection of carved soapstone, Indonesian or African figural wood carvings, Sm selection of Elbert Hubbard books, 10 Pc Lionel train set w/ No. 400E engine, Singing birds automaton, Walnut Victor no. VV-100 Victrola. Hand carved carousel horse, Wrought iron coat rack, Pine wash basin, Symphonion walnut 12” upright music box w/ disks, Shaker style footstool, Shaker style side chair, Hand carved wood rocking horse, Large painted country bucket w/ handle, African carved bust, 6’ cast iron lamp post columns, Large pine strap-hinge dome top trunk, Shaker No. 0 rocker, 5 Pc wrought iron child’s patio set, Pr walnut banquet lamps w/ needlepoint tops, Child’s sleigh, Shaker style rocker w/ acorn finials, 5 pc cast iron lyre back garden seats, Brandt Automatic Cashier register, Hillside automaton village in display case, Lg cherry cupboard w/ washbasin, 8 pc bamboo vanity set, Child’s doll stroller, Lg marble pedestal, Bronze 5 pc mantle back, Cast iron fire grate, Fancy “National” cash register, Pr figural cast iron andirons, Fancy bronze & cast iron andirons, Cast iron 4 pc grapevine pattern garden seats, Lg pine doll house w/ tin roof, Gilt & beveled hall mirror, Twin sized brass bed, Chickering Boston Baby grand piano and much much more.
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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA) This will be a large auction feature over 700 lots of antiques and accessories mostly from local estates to include Early American, Victorian, Period Empire, Turn of Century Oak, Arts & Crafts, Antique Wicker & Custom Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, Antique Lighting incl. Table Lamps, Domes & Chandeliers, Sterling Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Artglass, Cut Glass, Tiffany Pieces, Music Boxes, Oriental Rugs, Bronzes, Paintings, Plus hundreds of related accessories.
March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
FONTAINE’S AUCTION GALLERY WILL OFFER A ONE-DAY SEMINAR AND APPRAISAL FOR TIFFANYAND OTHER LAMPS SUNDAY, MAR. 21, AT 10 A.M.
FONTAINE’S AUCTION GALLERY WILL OFFER A ONE-DAY SEMINAR AND APPRAISAL FOR TIFFANYAND OTHER LAMPS SUNDAY, MAR. 21, AT 10 A.M.
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) - Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is offering a free one-day seminar and appraisal on the lamps of Tiffany and other 20th century lighting, to be held Sunday, Mar. 21, in the firm’s gallery facility, located at 1485 South Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Fontaine’s has been the scene of numerous auctions that featured rare and vintage lamps and lighting fixtures.Guest speaker for the event will be Paul Crist of Paul Crist Studios, an expert in Tiffany lamps and the author of the book Mosaic Shades II. An informative seminar by Mr. Crist will begin promptly at 10 a.m., with a question and answer session to follow. Mr. Crist specializes in Tiffany examples and has over 30 years’ experience in mosaic shades (copper foiled and leaded).
Teaming with Mr. Crist will be John Fontaine of Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, himself an expert in the field of lamps and vintage lighting and co-author of the book The Handel Lamps Book. Mr. Fontaine invites the public to bring their lamps to the seminar for a free evaluation and authentication. A certificate documenting a vintage lamp’s authenticity may also be purchased.
“If you have one piece or an entire collection, we are here for you,” said Mr. Fontaine. “We suggest calling ahead, to reserve a time slot in the morning or afternoon.” Mr. Fontaine added his firm will host a Spring Exceptional Antiques Auction on May 22, at which a session will be devoted entirely to fine lighting from estates and collections from around the country.
“We are offering a zero percent sellers’ commission on high-end lighting and antiques,” remarked Mr. Fontaine. “That’s right, it will cost consignors nothing to sell their Tiffany and other high-end lighting at one of the top galleries for 20th century arts and lighting in the country.” Fontaine’s implemented the zero percent commission policy at the end of last year.
Paul Crist is a nationally renowned and leading expert in the lighting field by dealers and collectors alike. He is said to be the “last stop” for authenticating and lighting evaluation. Mr. Crist’s exhaustive research and documentation, spanning more than three decades, prompted him to produce the three-volume Mosaic Shades series, which is used as a learning tool by collectors.
His first publication, Mosaic Shade II, is packed with knowledge and photos of the many copper-foiled shade makers apart from Tiffany, to include Duffner & Kimberly, Chicago Mosaic, Wilkinson, John Morgan, Unique Glass Co. and more. Volume II serves a dual purpose: it is a handsome coffee table treasure, and it is a “go-to” reference for the ambitious researcher.
John Fontaine was born into the world of auctions and antiques. He has been in the business for 40 years, both as an auctioneer and ambitious researcher. His knowledge extends to renowned furniture makers like J.H. Belter, J. & J.W Meeks, R.J. Horner, Herter Brothers, Alexander Roux, Gustav Stickley, Charles Rohlfs and many others recognizable to collectors.
But Mr. Fontaine’s passion for lighting is uncharted. Over time, he has had the kind of hands-on experience that most can only dream about, and his driving ambition assisted him well in the preparation and writing of The Handel Lamps Book. Documenting and photographing the treasures of Philip Handel, he was able to produce a definitive reference work on Handel lamps.
Mr. Fontaine has embraced the world of 20th century lighting fully. Included in his repertoire is knowledge of other reverse painted lamp makers such as Moe Bridges, Pittsburgh, Jefferson and Pairpoint, as well as leaded/copper-foiled lamp makers like Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Chicago Mosaic, Wilkinson, John Morgan, Unique Glass Company and many others.
Preceding the Mar. 21 seminar event will be an Antique Discovery Estate Auction, slated for Saturday, Mar. 20, beginning at 10 a.m., also at the Fontaine’s gallery in Pittsfield. The May 22 event will be a cataloged auction, featuring antique furniture, lighting, Mission, and antique clocks and watches. The zero percent consignors’ commission for high-quality items applies.
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is actively seeking quality consignments for its spring and summer auctions. The firm also buys antiques and entire estates outright. For more information, or to consign an item, estate or collection, you may call (413) 448-8922, or send an e-mail him to info@fontaineauction.com. For more information, please log on to http://www.fontainesauction.net/.
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