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American, (1858-1937)
Oil on Canvas Dated 1894
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Doris Stauble (1917-2007), an
Antiques Dealer inWiscasset,
Maine was known for her original
creations using antique containers
as the receptacles for her arrange-
ments of Victorian millinery fruit
and owers. ey were one-of-a-
kind, showing the artistry of the
maker and are found in some of the
nest collections all over the coun-
try. . . Re-purposing antique items
that otherwise might not be perfect,
yet making a wonderful piece of folk
art and giving the object another life.
is one is set in a blue-painted tin
bucket and the overall height is 26”.
Nantucket Swing Handle
Basket dating from the
4th quarter of the 19th
century. It is 7¾” tall (15”
to the top of the handle)
and 7¾” in diameter with a
delicate shaped handle and
long brass ears. Condition
is excellent, and the patina
is wonderful. e bottom
of the basket is impressed
with the name CAPT. EDDY.
PILOT and BOSTON, most
likely the owner who put
his name on his basket to
identify it.
Exceptional
Hand-Wrought
“Grisset”
(Hearth Broiler) .
Circa 1750-
1800. 19” long
x 9½” wide. A
relatively rare
piece of hearth
equipment
showcasing
the skill of the
blacksmith.
Condition
and patina
are excellent.
Victorian Toy
Hobby Horse . . . a
wonderful survivor in
exceptional condition . . .
Pennsylvania,
19th century, original
paint, bridle, and reins.
Length: 35”:
width: 9½”;
depth: 3”.
Redware
Porringer, thin-
walled handled
cup-like vessel,
ovoid with
footed base and
ribbed handle.
A lovely piece of
Redware with a
great glaze and
an unusual form. ey were used to hold food that was
eaten with a spoon, such as soup, stew, or porridge. As
such, they were an item of daily table service and had a high
mortality rate. is one is a survivor . . . Likely Shenandoah
Valley, possibly Bell, circa 1800. (Scattered glaze loss near
handle from use; some interior glaze loss otherwise very
good condition; height: 2¼”, diameter: 3¼”.
Set of 6 Shorebird Decoys, Greater Yellowlegs, in
Original Paint. Rig Mate Flatties, Long Island, Circa
1900. Essentially mint condition, including their bills.
Each bird is 13” to 13½” long. Custom display mount
is 33” long.