- CHARLES DICKENS, REPORT OF DICKENS DINNER,
CHARLES DICKENS, REPORT OF DICKENS DINNER, 1842 Report of the Dinner Given to Charles Dickens, published by William Crosby and Company, Boston, 1842, February 1, 1842. 66 pages in the original wrappers. Reported by Thomas Gill and William English, reporters on the Morning Post. Most of the speeches revised by their authors. Here is an original example of this rare work, regarding a dinner hosted in Boston where Charles Dickens gave a speech on International Copyright. This work was published following Dickens' first trip to America. His visit brought him to such places as Virginia, Missouri,New York and Massachusetts. He particularly enjoyed the city of Boston, which is where this celebratory dinner was held. It is a faithful account of the speeches made that evening. In attendance at the dinner were Oliver Wendell Holmes, Washington Allston, George Bancroft, and Nathan Hale Jr among many noted literary figures. Dickens' personal speech is assigned to pages 10-15, where he introduces the subject of International Copyright. Provenance of H. Gardiner Esq, with respect of the publisher. BAL 4437, 633, 8735(n), etc. ECKEL, p.233. GIMBEL B112. WILSON II:480. CURRIER & TILTON, p.560.
- PAIR OF DOUBLE ARM BRASS AND DROP PRISM
PAIR OF DOUBLE ARM BRASS AND DROP PRISM ARGAND LAMPS First half-19th century, attributed to Baldwin Gardiner, New York, columnar form standard with central rising urn with unfurling bud surmount and perched eagle forms, flanked by dual arm burners, the whole with drop prism adornment and four frosted glass shades, later electrified as dual socket lamps, unmarked.
- MAINE TWO-GALLON STONEWARE JUG, 19TH
MAINE TWO-GALLON STONEWARE JUG, 19TH C.Maine two-gallon stoneware jug, 19th c., impressed F.A. Plaisted & Co. Gardiner ME , with cobalt floral decoration, 14" h.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- FRANCIS COTES (BRITISH, 1726-1770).
FRANCIS COTES (BRITISH, 1726-1770). Oil on canvas. Portrait of Luke Gardiner, 1st Viscount Mountjoy. 1763. Signed and dated upper left. Roy Miles Fine Paintings label affixed verso. From an important Park Ave NYC collection. Dimensions: 35.5" high x 28" wide Condition: Craquelure. Needs cleaning. Relined.
- SIMON PARKES (B. 1954): FROM THREE MILE
SIMON PARKES (B. 1954): FROM THREE MILE HARBOR TOWARDS GARDINER'S BAY, LONG ISLANDOil on canvas, 1998, signed 'Simon Parkes' and dated lower left, signed, titled and dated on the stretcher.
12 x 16 in., 16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (frame).
Condition
In very good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- PAIR OF SWEDISH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE PAINTED
PAIR OF SWEDISH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRSWith a paper label 'Myrstedt & Sterns Aktiebolag, Ameublement, Decoration, Kongl Hofleverantor, Mattor, Mobeltyger, Gardiner, Mobler, 11 Drottninggatan, Stockholm', and a red painted number 02626.
35 x 24 x 23 in.. height of seat 17 1/2 in.
Condition
Of grand scale and upholstered in a taupe linen fabric. Both in good overall condition with minor nicks and chips to the painted surface. Very deep seats. Structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- 1853 SCHOOLROOM MAP OF KENNEBEC COUNTY,
1853 SCHOOLROOM MAP OF KENNEBEC COUNTY, MAINE Map of Kennebec Co., ME, Philadelphia and Augusta, ME: Published by J. Chace Jr. : Wm. R. Shaw, Asst. Publishr., 1853. Includes business directories, distance chart, statistics, and illustrations. Insets: Augusta -- Belgrade Mills -- Branch Mills -- China Village -- City of Hallowell -- Clinton Village -- East Vassalboro -- Farmingdale -- Fayette Mills -- Gardiner -- Getchell or Vassalboro Corner -- Litchfield Corner -- Manchester Forks -- Monmouth Village -- Mount Vernon Village -- North Monmouth -- North Vassalboro -- North Wayne -- Pittston -- Readfield Corner -- South China -- Vienna Village -- Waterville -- Wayne Village -- Weeks Mills China -- West Waterville -- Winslow Village -- Winthrop Village. 60" x 60". Retaining the original black batten and roller, toned, stained, a few small tears and holes.
- BALDWIN GARDINER COIN SILVER COFFEE
BALDWIN GARDINER COIN SILVER COFFEE & TEA SERVICEAmerican Classical Coin Silver Coffee and Tea Service, c. 1820-1830, Baldwin Gardiner, act. Philadelphia 1814-1826 and New York, NY, 1827-1847, incl. coffee pot (h. 11 1/2 in.), teapot, covered sugar, creamer, and waste bowl, each marked "B.GARDINER" in rectangle, except creamer unmarked; each footed form with lobed body, domed covers chased with acanthus and flowers, floral urn finials, conforming spouts with distinctive hand and shell terminals; total wt. 163.70 troy ozs. (5 pcs.)
- FLETCHER &GARDINER COIN SILVER COMPOTEAmerican
FLETCHER &GARDINER COIN SILVER COMPOTEAmerican Classical Coin Silver Compote, Fletcher & Gardiner (Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner), act. Boston, 1808-1811 and Philadelphia, 1811-1827, mark rubbed; everted rim cast with shells and foliate scrolls, stepped pedestal foot with die-rolled borders, h. 5 1/4 in ., dia. 9 1/2 in., wt. 22.15 troy ozs. Ref.: Fennimore, Donlad L. Silversmiths to the Nation: Thomas Fletcher & Sidney Gardiner: 1808-1842, a nearly identical border on a baptismal basin from 1824 is illustrated p. 167; Hollan, Catherine B. Philadelphia Silversmiths and Related Artisans to 1861, pl. 72.
- A mid 18th C. four branch brass chandelier,
A mid 18th C. four branch brass chandelier, purchased from Avis & Rockwell Gardiner, 1975. 16"H x 25.5"dia. overall Condition: wear commensurate for age CT Transfer Fee $20
- ATTRIB GILBERT STUART OIL, PORTRAIT
ATTRIB GILBERT STUART OIL, PORTRAIT OF REV. GARDINER. Oil on wood board, portrait of man holding book and spectacles, identified as Rev. Sylvester John Gardiner on reverse, attributed to Gilbert Stuart, with label on reverse from the collection of Seth Morton Vose II. Image 6.25” x 4.75”, overall 10” x 8.75”.
- Ten Books from the Personal Library
Ten Books from the Personal Library of Vincent Massey, early 20th century 1) W.R. Lethaby. ARCHITECTURE (London: Williams and Norgate, undated) Ownership inscription “Vincent Massey/Balliol” and with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
2) E. Armstrong. LORENZO DE' MEDICI l (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1896) Ownership inscription “Vincent Massey/1912” and with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
3) Thomas Dinham Atkinson. ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE (London: Methuen, 1904) Ownership inscription “C. Vincent Massey/London 1912” and with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
4) Cuthbert Bede. THE ADVENTURES OF VERDANT GREEN: AN OXFORD FRESHMAN (Liverpool: Henry Young and Sons, 1909) Inscribed “Vincent Massey/London, 1910”, with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
5) Walter Prichard Eaton (ed.). WASHINGTON SQUARE PLAYS (New York: Doubleday and Page, 1917) Inscribed “Vincent Massey”, with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
6) Anthony Trollope. BARCHESTER TOWERS (London: Collins, 1910) Ownership signature “Vincent Massey/London 1910” with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
7) Samuel Rawson Gardiner. THE CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS (Oxford: At The Clarendon Press, 1906) Ownership inscription “Vincent Massey/Balliol/1912” and with Vincent Massey’s bookplate
8) J.R. Seeley. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (London: Macmillan and Co., 1909) Inscribed “Vincent Massey/Balliol/1912”, with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
9) Hilaire Belloc. CAUTIONARY TALES FOR CHILDREN (London: Eveleigh Nash, 1907). Ownership signature “C. Vincent Massey” with Vincent Massey’s bookplate.
10) John Masefield. THE TRAGEDY OF POMPEY THE GREAT. (London: Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd., 1914) with ownership inscription of “R.H. Massey/Oxford, 1919” With Vincent Massey’s bookplate,
various sizes