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American & Southern | Session I | November 13, 2025

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 02:00PM EST
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Our November auction begins with a large group of Staffordshire, Whieldon type, armorial and other chinese export porcelains; furniture includes New England, Philadelphia and New York rarities, including a Seymour attributed Chippendale Figured mahogany block front desk, and a Seymour attributed Federal Eagle Inlaid Tambour Desk; Pottery includes Staffordshire, Whieldon type, armorial and other Chinese Export porcelain; Decorative arts include an extensive collection of early lighting, silver, fireplace and other household tools, weathervanes include a full bodied gilt copper eagle, and more
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Lot 1657

Nine Early Lanterns

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

18th/19th century, tin or light steel, window panes of glass, horn, and mica, varying forms, sizes and origins, largest 12 x 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

Provenance: (gold painted example) Jerome W. Blum, Lisbon, Connecticut, September 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt); (small single piece of glass example) Joseph Martin Art and Antiques, Brownington, Vermont (accompanied by copy of receipt); (largest pierced example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut (accompanied by copy of receipt); (star decorated example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut, April 1981 (accompanied by copy of receipt); (horn window example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut, January 1980; (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Ray J. and Anne K. Groves Collection

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(gold painted example) Jerome W. Blum, Lisbon, Connecticut, September 1995 (accompanied by copy of receipt); (small single piece of glass example) Joseph Martin Art and Antiques, Brownington, Vermont (accompanied by copy of receipt); (largest pierced example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut (accompanied by copy of receipt); (star decorated example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut, April 1981 (accompanied by copy of receipt); (horn window example) Jerome W. Blum, Willow Corners Antiques, Lisbon, Connecticut, January 1980; (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Ray J. and Anne K. Groves Collection

tarnishing and oxidation throughout, surface dirt, denting, and scratching commensurate with age and use, some scattered repairs and visible solder; painted examples with wear and loss to decoration; horn window example with break and loss to horn pane Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.