Includes the contents of two antique houses (Boston and Duxbury), which have stayed intact since the mid-1800’s producing a treasure trove of antiques and memorabilia. Many original sets of Victorian furniture in wonderful condition and original finish (Lg. quantity of Oak and Walnut). 19^th c. pine two seat sleigh, red over blue paint, brass label "CV Marrsire, Deering, Maine". Fine Victorian cottage pine bedroom set with original decoration. Country pine stepback cupboard & pine wardrobe.

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Victorian Walnut: Exceptional small walnut hall seat with burl veneer panels; 19^th c. 3-pc Grape pattern bedroom set with MT bureau w/sconces, glove boxes, high carved and crested mirror, matching marble top commode and crested double bed; Victorian parlor table with Italian inset marble top; MT Side lock chest w/carved mirror; Walnut crested upholstered chairs; 4-drawer chest with marble top and back splash, other MT chests; Walnut drop leaf dining table; 19^th c. Oval top drop leaf dining table w/5 leaves; Two sets of 4 walnut chairs with cushion seats; Settee with serpentine front and triple carved open back finely upholstered; rose carved rocking chair; 19^th c. English Melodian; Victorian carved sofa; Eastlake walnut upholstered settee & side chair; Marble top stands and tables; Misc. armchairs.

Victorian Oak: 3-pc bedroom set: double bed with applied carving, ladies bureau with mirror bow front with brasses, and commode; 5-drawer chest; Settle bench with lift lid; Dining table with heavy fluted legs and beveled top; Set of five pressed back chairs with armchair; Oak server with mirror, cupboard & claw feet; Unusual oak settee with spindle back & rosettes; Mission desk; Mission tall clock and mantle shelf clock; Hall trees with mirror back and carvings; Morris chairs; file cabinet; sewing machine; music disc cabinet w/ 100 discs; Two Edison cylinder players: oak "Home" table w/horn Model #H8578, "Standard" (working condition) with horn; occasional tables; sheet music and record stand; washstand; bed; mirror with hat rack; China curved front closet with claw feet; bookcases with adjustable shelves, telephone table and stands; 3-section bookcase.

Asian Art: Chinese bronze "Amitabha" Buddha lotus position, 20" h; Chinese scroll paintings; pottery Panda bear wine figure and bottles; Chinese "Qilin" earthenware mythical animal; early 20^th c. Japanese hairpin and saki bottle; Thai Buddha; Chinese 3 paneled screens; Chinese carved panel with bird; Lg. pr of framed 19^th c. Chinese silk panels; 17^th c. Tibetan Buddhist prayer painting Tanka; early Japanese pottery bowl; early 20^th c. Chinese paneled screen; 2 Asian paintings; Chinese marble Diety statuary. Japanese woodblock prints (ex. Tomita estate): Kuniyoshi; Actor Toyokuni I c. 1795; O’Hara Koson-1920’s Hiroshige c. 1830’s, Kuniyoshi c. 1840; Kunisada, c 1850; Hokusai School; etc.

Clocks: Rare Boston "Howard" regulator; Mission tall and shelf clock; New Haven Clock Co steeple; rosewood mantle; marble mantle; early 20^th c. Seth Thomas with detached horse; Wm. Gilbert regulator wall; Ingraham regulator wall clock with decorated bob; Custom "Boston State House" banjo; German cuckoo and Austrian wall clock.

Paintings and Prints: Oil "La Chaise - Longue daus le verger" by P. Collomb; oil of Gothic cathedral; Napoleon on horseback; 19^th c. framed oils of skaters; boat on beach scene; watercolor of Knight on horseback; several other signed watercolors; Pastel signed Tomita; set of 4 18^th c. Italian prints and Rape of the Sabine, Bernard Vechiett, 1633; Dutch coastal scenes and The Gleaners; 4 17^th & 18^th c. engravings one by W. Nuttle and 2 portraits of Melina Retinete and Marques of Blandford, etc.; Untitled aquatint by Louise Nevelson, 35/90; colored 19^th c. Print of Union soldiers, T. Sinclairs, 1861. Sculpture: Large bronze after Remington, "Coming Through the Rye" (with custom made table).

Lighting: Rare signed Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp "419" with signed LCT green original shade; Pair of exceptional bronze candelabra with 10 branches and gilt puttis on white marble bases; Two 19^th c. Jefferson style lamps with scenic shades; Leaded glass table lamp floral with bronzed base; Hanging leaded glass shade with green slag glass; Brass student lamp with milk glass shade; brass Samovar lamp; Hanging brass chandeliers; slag glass lamp with bronze base; pr lacy pink overlay shaded lamps.

Advertising & Memorabilia: Framed "Custer’s Last Stand, Anheuser Busch Brewing Association" 1896 colored litho; Rare banner "Happy Days are Here Again" end of Prohibition flag displayed at Highland Hotel, Springfield, MA; lot of early paper goods such as maps, early calendar, advertising, etc.; ad tins of Pepsi tray, Carters Ink, Bakers Cocoa, Texaco Horse, Looks Beer, Marilyn Monroe record, etc.

Jewelry: Important Tiffany & Co. 14K gold 7-pc. Dresser set; Victorian 14K gold lorgnette with 48" chain; gold stick pins with precious gems; Vict. gold locket w/17" 14K chain; Watches: gold Waltham Model 83, 15 jewels; Ladies gold hunter case Elgin North Watch Co., c.1882, 11 jewels; Ladies gold Hunter American Waltham watch, c.1892, Model 90; 5 gold chains and watch fobs; Gold watch 14K, c.1924, 17 jewel, Royal. Silver card case and mkd. sterling necklaces & bracelets with onyx pendant; amber, peking and red beads; Gold cuff links; gold baby pins; cut cameo set in 14K gold; gold and amethyst bracelet and crystal necklaces, etc.

Exceptional Sterling Silver: Oak boxed set of flatware for 12, ornate pattern, and Gorham Sterling set for 12, and another boxed silver set mkd. 800; hallmarked silver tea set; quantity of sterling silver pcs; 18^th c. coin silver.

Glass and China: Pr. of Eng. Bristol glass vases; cut glass; Punch bowl set for 12; 3 Lots of Flow Blue china approx 30 pcs.; Fulper vase; Rookwood style jardinière nicely glazed and decorated; Coll. of Limoges plates and oyster plates.

Oriental Rugs: Roomsize, scatters and runners, Persian, Russian, etc.

Misc.: Milton Bradley ring toss game c. 1884; and more game box lots; Stereopticon and cards; German figurines mostly children; Beehive savings bank; blue Staffordshire bowls, pitchers, etc.; collection of leather bound books; child’s wicker rocker; Handel ware coffee pot; bronze door knocker; Music cupboard and sheet music; Brass postal scale; Brass singing bird in a cage, French; linens; Child’s bentwood high chair, table; teddy bear; assorted period mirrors; brass andirons; what-not shelf; early Wicker set; coll of postcards; pens; dolls and stuffed animals; Children’s rocking chairs, etc.

Directions: From Boston, Rt. 3 S, Exit 13, S. on Rt. 53 6 miles, turn right at Hackett’s Restaurant, left on High St. Info: 781-834-7774, www.willishenry.com; Fax 781-826-3520; email: wha@willishenry.com; MC/Visa, 15% Buyer’s Premium, Tents-Chairs-Catered, MA License #294. (In case of severe storm, call ahead)