SNEAK PEEK
IMPORTANT ESTATE
A U C T I O N
Selling the Estate of the late
Late Eleanor Cowden McGinley
Daughter to the Late John Babington Macaulay
Baxter (1868 – 1946) – Saint John
19th Premier of
Saturday February 27th 2016
Preview 10:00 am – Auction 11:00 am
500+ Fresh-to-the-market
finds to be sold
Including – IMPORTANT
LOT of furniture, 4800+ grams of Sterling Silver including 2 Birks flatware
sets, gold & silver jewellery, nautical items, Royal Crown Derby Imari serving
set, large Spode serving set, books including 1st edition, bronzes, rugs
including 3 room-size Orientals MINT, art including Chandler collection
& painting by renowned abstract
painter Gerry Collins Saint John, soapstone, country wares, primitives, advertising,
crystal including outstanding multi-tier candelabras (2 feet tall), Waterford,
Royal Doultons & Hummels, Carnival Glass collection, Asian decorative art, old
paper money & coins, pocket watches, vintage toys, military items & more!
Auctioneer’s Note:
Key Auctions is excited to be returning to
Estate Information:
Key
Auctions is pleased to have been asked to sell the Estate of the Late Eleanor
Cowden McGinley. Eleanor was the daughter of the Late John Babington Macaulay
Baxter (1868 – 1946) –
This sale will also feature contents from
Detailed Write-Ups & 500+ Pictures to be posted soon
19th century brass microscope with
attachments & original box
Substantial 24 inch pair of crystal 5 light
candelabras
American
with beautiful unique 9kt gold chain with
carved amethyst family seal set in gold
Clean hand-woven wool room-size wool rug 8 feet
by 10 feet
Clean hand-woven wool room-size rugs 9 feet by
12 feet
Exceptional finely woven wool room-size rug
RARE signed Cartier
3 tier fitted jewel box with key – Circa 1925
Made in
Royal Crown
4 Piece Set (missing 1 cup) with many serving
pieces
Substantial 2 drawer
Top quality craftsmanship with beautiful rope
turned legs & Birdseye maple drawer fronts
Beautiful mahogany 2 drawer server with
exceptional carving & detail
with
Attributed to Thomas Nesbit from the previous
family
Superior 19th century solid mahogany
dining table
with 4 leaves to expand to approx 12 feet long
& 4 feet wide
Pattern of 1 of the 2
Sampling of nautical items
Sampling of a large Spode Buttercup dinner set
225+ pieces
1 of the several place settings
1920’s store tabletop Planters 5 cent peanuts jar
Impressive to still have this much of the
original label
You might not find a better example!
Rare 1950’s friction-wound Curtiss Jenny
Trainer Air Plane with whirling propeller
In MINT CONDITION with BOX – again you might
not find a better example!
Superior quality mahogany glass-sided china cabinet
Great size - 2 ½ Inches wide 15 inches deep
& 6 feet tall
Signed Limbert Mission oak rocker in original
finish
Home Décor, including vintage hard shell
suitcases
Small high-end 4 drawer Henkel Harris solid chest
(note the water bottle in the picture)
Do your research on this company– same company as
the 6 drawer lingerie chest we sold in
Adjustable Victorian book / music stand -
steam punk style
King-size headboard possibly can be queen. Made
by Karges Furniture
1920s slag glass table lamp with light-up base
Lovely worked brass footed fireplace accent or
planter
Neat vintage traveler’s case – COMPLETE – Mad
Men
Pair of Victorian wall sconces with rare jewels
on each corner
Decorative antique trunk – prefect coffee table
Sampling of
Superior 19th century mahogany
cookie corner desk with detailed rope-twist columns
Old antique Orthodox Russian – Greek triptych
painting of the crucifixion
1935 “Tales of Mystery and Imagination” by
Edgar Alan Poe Illustrated by Harry Clarke
(Look this one up)
Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine – February
1861
Amazing book in good order with everything from
needlework to dresses of the time from around the world
(Look this one up)
1st Edition – 1940 with publisher
“A”
“For Whom The
2 Volume - The Complete Greek Drama – Oats
& O’Neil (look this one up)
Sampling of over 40+ leather bound
High-end English picnic basket with enamelled
plates, original cutlery, canister & more
Substantial
(Haven’t found the mark at this time but
certain it’s
Singer featherweight sewing machine model 221
with original box
Large artist-designed forged candelabra
1 of 2 hard stone Oriental carvings in this
sale
Complete 6 Royal Albert serving set, ‘‘
(look up eBay selling prices of this pattern)
3 foot wooden ship’s wheel
Pair of cast Bronze candle sticks
Oak Tantalus
chest with crystal decanters
Beautiful solid
mahogany hand-carved tilt-top tea table
Solid mahogany
bar with marble top
Rare Victorian
glove box in excellent order with fitted ivory glove stretcher
Sampling from a
collection of Victorian ladies clothing including hats and dresses
2 of 3 chandlers
to be sold in the sale
Beautiful pair of
2 tone Bohemian glass etched lusters
Folk art ship
diorama
Slag glass
Sampling of press steel toys including Buddy L
& Structo
Unique pair of solid wood floor lamps
Oak raised panel roll-top desk
Sampling of Contemporary Art
Pair of chestnut Oromocto snowshoes
Detailed Write-Ups
& 500+ Pictures to be posted soon
Delivery Available
Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa,
MasterCard, Debit. Buyer’s Premium
Questions or Absentee Bids Call
(506) 878 7890
Key
Auctions -Invitation to Consign
We are now accepting consignments for the forthcoming auctions, dates to be announced. Should you require a valuation of your items or wish to learn more about the auction process, we invite you to contact us at (506) 878 0096 or (506) 852 4500 or via email at 00steeves@hotmail.ca to schedule a complimentary appointment.
Mark the date on your calendar & tell some friends.
DO NOT MISS – EVERYONE WELCOME