Auction details
October 24th&25th, 2008 - Machmer Collection
7:00 AM PT - Oct 24th, 2008
offered by
Pook & Pook, Inc.
Downingtown, PA 19335

Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
22% up to 1000000
18% above 1000001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 5000 | 500 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 20000 | 2000 |
| 50000 | 5000 |
| 100000 | 10000 |
| 200000 | 20000 |
| 500000 | 50000 |
| 1000000 | 100000 |
Auction House Preview
Saturday, Oct. 18 - 10am to 4pm Monday, Oct. 20 - 10am to 4pm Tuesday, Oct. 21 - 10am to 4pm Wednesday, Oct. 22 - 10am to 4pm Thursday, Oct. 23 - 10am to 8pm Friday, Oct. 24 - 8am to 10am Saturday, Oct. 25 - 8am to 10am
437 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 1 |
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Applique Bethlehem star quilt, early 20th c., with double sawtooth border, 88'' x 88''. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
34 Bids
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| 2 |
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Amish green and red sawtooth diamond quilt, early 20th c., probably Lancaster County, , 80'' x 79''. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
37 Bids
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| 3 |
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1,000 - 1,500 |
2 Bids
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| 4 |
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Pieced Presidents wreath quilt, early 20th c., with red flowers and sawtooth border, 80'' x 82''. |
400 - 800 |
15 Bids
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| 5 |
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Pennsylvania painted combback windsor armchair, ca. 1790, retaining an old ochre surface. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
13 Bids
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| 6 |
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Pieced calico crib quilt with floral center and flying geese border, 46'' x 46''. |
250 - 350 |
3 Bids
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| 7 |
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Berks County, Pennsylvania redware pie plate, 19th c., stamped ''W. Smith Womelsdorf'' with yellow and brown slip... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
21 Bids
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| 8 |
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Pennsylvania redware pie plate, 19th c., attributed to Willoughby Smith, Womelsdorf, 6 1/2'' dia. |
500 - 1,000 |
8 Bids
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| 9 |
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Pennsylvania Queen Anne painted pine tavern table, ca. 1760, with a lift off top overhanging a base with a single... |
3,500 - 5,500 |
4 Bids
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| 10 |
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Pennsylvania tiger maple slaw board, 19th c., with heart cutout, 18 3/4'' h., 6 1/2'' w. |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 11 |
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Three unusual watercolor and ink on paper frakturs, 18th c., with elaborate decoration of lions with tongues exte... |
500 - 1,000 |
1 Bid
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| 12 |
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Two Pennsylvania painted plank bottom half spindle chairs, ca. 1890, each with a crest rail with an oval landscap... |
500 - 1,000 |
1 Bid
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| 13 |
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300 - 500 |
5 Bids
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| 14 |
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Pennsylvania walnut tool tray, early 19th c., with four compartments and canted sides, 6 1/2'' h., 10 1/4'' w., ... |
400 - 600 |
10 Bids
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| 15 |
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Pair of fabric bird figures, 19th c., with applied wings and tail, mounted on later walnut stands, 6 3/4'' h. an... |
250 - 350 |
8 Bids
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| 16 |
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Pennsylvania cherry candlebox, 19th c., the slide lid with carved tulip, 3 1/4'' h., 4 1/2'' w. 10 1/4'' d. |
400 - 800 |
4 Bids
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| 17 |
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Pennsylvania walnut one drawer stand, ca. 1825, with turned splay legs, retaining a red stained surface, 29 1/4'... |
800 - 1,200 |
24 Bids
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| 18 |
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania painted poplar box by the Compass Artist, ca. 1800, retaining a vibrant surface wi... |
30,000 - 50,000 |
18 Bids
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| 19 |
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Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut tea table, ca. 1770, the dish top above a birdcage and suppressed ball standard, ... |
6,000 - 8,000 |
14 Bids
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| 20 |
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut chest of drawers, ca. 1770, with two short and three long drawe... |
3,000 - 4,000 |
1 Bid
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| 21 |
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Two miniature redware crocks, late 19th c., 2 1/4'' h., 2'' h., together with a miniature mug, 1 3/4'' h. |
200 - 400 |
9 Bids
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| 22 |
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Two miniature redware jugs, late 19th c., 2 1/4'' h., 3'' h., together with a miniature stoneware pitcher, 2 1/4... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 23 |
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Pennsylvania silkwork pincushion, 18th/19th c., 4'' x 5 1/2''. |
800 - 1,200 |
7 Bids
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| 24 |
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Pennsylvania miniature copper tea kettle, 19th c., with a gooseneck spout, 5 1/4'' h. |
300 - 600 |
37 Bids
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| 25 |
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Pennsylvania tulip form wrought iron trivet with brass inlay ''SM 1824 J6'', 9'' l. |
400 - 700 |
54 Bids
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| 26 |
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Pennsylvania pine hanging shelf, late 19th c., with scalloped sides and pierced tulip decoration, 16 1/2'' h., ... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
20 Bids
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| 27 |
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Two pierced heart form cheese molds, 19th c., 4 1/2'' h. and 2 1/2'' h. |
150 - 200 |
10 Bids
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| 28 |
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Six butterprints, 19th c., carved with sheaf of wheat, beehives, two hearts, pinwheel, and miniature sheaf of wh... |
400 - 800 |
15 Bids
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| 29 |
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Three butterprints, 19th c., carved with eagle, cow, and basket of fruit, 4'' dia., 4 1/2'' dia., and 3 1/2'' di... |
300 - 500 |
13 Bids
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| 30 |
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Pennsylvania painted poplar hanging wall box, dated 1826, initialed ''SR'', decorated with tulips and pinwheels ... |
500 - 1,000 |
22 Bids
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| 31 |
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Stoneware pitcher, 19th c., impressed ''Wells & Richards Reading Berks Co. Pa'', with cobalt floral decoration, ... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
32 Bids
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| 32 |
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Stoneware lidded crock, 19th c., impressed ''TH Willson & Co. Harrisburg PA'', with cobalt flower, 10'' h. |
2,000 - 3,000 |
17 Bids
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| 33 |
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Pair of Pennsylvania or Virginia redware spaniels, 19th c., attributed to the Bell Potters, 8 3/4'' h. For two si... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
4 Bids
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| 34 |
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Carl Snavely(Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1915-1983) and David Y. Ellinger(American,1913-2003), carved and pai... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
5 Bids
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| 35 |
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Carl Snavely(Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,1915-1983) and David Y. Ellinger(American,1913-2003), three carved an... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
16 Bids
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| 36 |
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Pennsylvania ornate tin reindeer cookie cutter, late 19th c., 8'' h. |
300 - 400 |
23 Bids
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| 37 |
|
800 - 1,200 |
18 Bids
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| 38 |
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Southeastern Pennsylvania watercolor on paper bust length portrait of a gentleman, 19th c., in a blue coat with g... |
800 - 1,200 |
25 Bids
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| 39 |
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Stoneware batter jug, 19th c., with cobalt decoration, 8 1/4'' h. |
300 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 40 |
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Chalkware cat nodder, 19th c., with yellow and red decoration, 4 1/4'' h., 8 1/4'' w. |
1,000 - 1,500 |
16 Bids
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| 41 |
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1,000 - 1,500 |
13 Bids
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| 42 |
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Chalkware figure of a squirrel, 19th c., eating a nut atop a vibrant yellow base, 5'' h. |
800 - 1,200 |
32 Bids
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| 43 |
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Daniel Jacob Hafer(Schuykill County, Pennsylvania, 1866-1957), painted tramp art tree, signed on base ''Daniel Ha... |
800 - 1,200 |
23 Bids
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| 44 |
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Pennsylvania stoneware pitcher, attributed to Richard Remmey, 19th c., with cobalt floral decoration, 11'' h. |
1,200 - 1,800 |
23 Bids
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| 45 |
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Pennsylvania or New York painted poplar apothecary cabinet, early 19th c., with an open shelf top with a single d... |
12,000 - 18,000 |
15 Bids
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| 46 |
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Pair of brass candlesticks, 19th c., with beaded bands, 6 1/4'' h., together with a similar stick, 6 1/2'' h. |
300 - 500 |
6 Bids
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| 47 |
|
400 - 800 |
1 Bid
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| 48 |
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Slate parcheesi board, ca. 1900, with marble inlays, 22'' x 22''. |
500 - 800 |
9 Bids
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| 49 |
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest dated 1785, inscribed ''Sofia Refinger'', the front decorated wi... |
50,000 - 80,000 |
24 Bids
|
| 50 |
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I.T.W. Artist(Berks County, Pennsylvania, watercolor and ink on paper fraktur birth certificate for Jacob Adams ... |
6,000 - 10,000 |
7 Bids
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