Village landscape, oil on canvas, signed “E. Gschmeidler, 1891”.

The painting features a man on horseback with a small village in the background. While the artist clearly had Germanic roots, the architecture of the village resembles that of the early Germanic communities in the Midwest. Indeed, the name “Gschmeidler” appears in census records in the upper Midwest.

The painting is in untouched condition, on its original stretchers with no inpainting visible under UV light.

Dimensions: 40½” x 26¼”; Viewed Area: 36½” x 22¼”

Item No. 150141

Price: $875.

Sale Price: $595. (Firm)

Country store lamp with original nickel finish and a large (18”) nickel shade.

The lamp has its original smoke bell and sports an attractive engraved band circling the reservoir. The burner is labeled “Abco Rochester”. The lamp dates from the late 19^th century and is in good condition, with a few small dents and in need of some polishing, as expected from years of use. It has been electrified, but that can easily be reversed, if desired.

Item No. 140256

Price: $785.

Sale Price: $525. (Firm)

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One-gallon stoneware crock, 9" high, with open handles, undecorated.

This crock is unmarked, but is attributed to Clarkson Crolius, New York City, because of the signature open handle design. Also, small chips around the base and the lip expose a pinkish clay that is commonly found on the banks of New York City and Northern New Jersey. The crock is in very good condition, the only defect of note being a small rim chip. Circa 1790-1820.

Item No. 140228

Price: $385.

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Needlework sampler, with a house and many other objects.

The sampler is signed, “Eunice Ingalls, aged 10, July 1806.” There is some damage, especially along the folds.

Dimensions: 18” x 16”

Item No. 130155

Price: $675.

Sale Price: $495. (Firm)

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Two gallon ovoid stoneware jug with a cobalt blue floral decoration.

There are also blue highlights around the neck and the handle. The jug is in good condition, marred only by a tight hairline radiating up on the back side and a tiny chip out of the top rim. This piece was most probably made by the Isaac V. Machett pottery in Cornwall on Hudson, NY, circa 1850.

Dimensions: 14" high x 9" diameter

Item 110203

Price: $575.

Native American bolo tie, made from sterling silver and a beautiful turquoise stone.

The silver is decorated with carved feathers and raindrops, with decorative stamping on the edges. Circa 1950. The bolo is not marked, which is typical of much of the Native American jewelry made during that period.

Dimensions: The bolo is 3" long

Item No. 120276

Price: $475.

Sale Price: $325. (Firm)

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One gallon ovoid stoneware advertising jug, 11" high.

The most appealing thing about this jug is the stamped inscription: "Sold by L. Paddock & Son, Cheaper Than The Cheapest, Watertown, Jefferson Co. [NY]". The jug is missing its handle, but the inscription nevertheless makes it a wonderful display item.

L. Paddock most likely refers to Loveland Paddock, who operated a general store in Watertown from 1816 to 1842 before becoming a banker. His only son, Edwin L. Paddock was born in 1824. The jug, therefore, probably dates from circa 1840.

Item No. 120114

Price: $295.