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Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11 am
Two Session Auction

Preview: Friday, October 2: 11 am-6 pm
& Saturday, October 3: 8 am-10 am Or by appointment
Location: 195 Derby Road, Middletown, NY 10940

SESSION 1
will begin at 11 am with Militaria, Antique Firearms, Swords, Daggers, Fishing Tackle, etc.

SESSION 2
follows with consignment from the great-grandson of Leo (Lev)Tolstoy, famous Russian author of “War and Peace” and will include items from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy, including a large scroll Chinese watercolor “Dancing Horse” signed Beihong Xu (1895-1953); Also included in this auction will be historical documents, vintage posters, large watchmakers collection of watches/parts, jewelry, silver, 1988 Corvette with 11,000 miles & much more.

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Scroll W/C “Dancing Horse” signed Beihong Xu (1895-1953 China) signed with 3 seal marks & calligraphy, with dimensions 47

Scroll W/C “Dancing Horse” signed Beihong Xu (1895-1953 China) signed with 3 seal marks & calligraphy, with dimensions 47" x 21¼", overall 80" x 25" (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

O/C Old Master Isabella de Medici unsigned circle of Allessandro Allori (Florence, 1535-1607) 16th c., 33

O/C Old Master Isabella de Medici unsigned circle of Allessandro Allori (Florence, 1535-1607) 16th c., 33" x 26½"

Lot (2) Tibetan Bronze Buddha figures, 18/19th c., H. 4½

Lot (2) Tibetan Bronze Buddha figures, 18/19th c., H. 4½" (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

Victorian diamond/sapphire/enameled 18kt yellow gold bracelet, 20th c.

Victorian diamond/sapphire/enameled 18kt yellow gold bracelet, 20th c.

Pair Chinese Famille Rose gourd vases, 19th c., H. 16

Pair Chinese Famille Rose gourd vases, 19th c., H. 16"

Service (12) Towle Sterling Flatware, French Provincial Pattern, 6 pc. place setting with serving pcs., c. 1950/60

Service (12) Towle Sterling Flatware, French Provincial Pattern, 6 pc. place setting with serving pcs., c. 1950/60

Vintage “Dragstrip Riot” movie poster, 1958, 40

Vintage “Dragstrip Riot” movie poster, 1958, 40" x 27"

Rare comic “Captain Marvel” No. 1 premiere issue, 1968

Rare comic “Captain Marvel” No. 1 premiere issue, 1968

Comic “Captain Marvel” No. 2, 1968

Comic “Captain Marvel” No. 2, 1968

Comic “The Invincible Iron Man” No. 1 premiere issue, 1968

Comic “The Invincible Iron Man” No. 1 premiere issue, 1968

Lot (2) vintage movie posters Good Neighbor Sam/You Gotta Stay Happy, c. 1940/60

Lot (2) vintage movie posters Good Neighbor Sam/You Gotta Stay Happy, c. 1940/60

Deco 18kt rose gold/enameled bracelet signed hallmarked Brev., 20th c.

Deco 18kt rose gold/enameled bracelet signed hallmarked Brev., 20th c.

331. Russian enameled silver presentation Loving Cup, Antip Ivanovich, Kuzmichev, Moscow 1894, H. 3¼

331. Russian enameled silver presentation Loving Cup, Antip Ivanovich, Kuzmichev, Moscow 1894, H. 3¼" W. 7¾"

Hemmerle 18kt yellow gold/lizard skin wrist watch band, c. 1960

Hemmerle 18kt yellow gold/lizard skin wrist watch band, c. 1960

Queen Victoria military appointment, c. 1848

Queen Victoria military appointment, c. 1848

Arts and Crafts Mission Oak china cabinet, c. 1910-15

Arts and Crafts Mission Oak china cabinet, c. 1910-15

1988 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door sedan with removable top, VIN #1G1YY218J5102013, 11,262 miles

1988 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door sedan with removable top, VIN #1G1YY218J5102013, 11,262 miles

Hepplewhite mahogany inlaid sideboard with original surface, 18/19th c.

Hepplewhite mahogany inlaid sideboard with original surface, 18/19th c.

Lot (5) Vols. incl. instructions for foreign travel by Howell, c. 1650; Commentaire Nicolas Torcy, c. 1550;  History of Pirates, Charles Johnson (Captain), c. 1814;  An Abridgement of Christian Religion by M. Ihon Caluin, c. 1585;  Full Account Wonderful Providences, Mr. John Whittel, c. 1693

Lot (5) Vols. incl. instructions for foreign travel by Howell, c. 1650; Commentaire Nicolas Torcy, c. 1550;
History of Pirates, Charles Johnson (Captain), c. 1814;
An Abridgement of Christian Religion by M. Ihon Caluin, c. 1585;
Full Account Wonderful Providences, Mr. John Whittel, c. 1693

Pair rare Augsburg, Germany Baroque silver vases with Pomegranate hallmark 17th c., H. 5½

Pair rare Augsburg, Germany Baroque silver vases with Pomegranate hallmark 17th c., H. 5½"

Pair granite revolving pedestals, c. 1920, H. 371/2

Pair granite revolving pedestals, c. 1920, H. 371/2"

Pair huge Italian carved alabaster figural lamps, c. 1920, H. 52

Pair huge Italian carved alabaster figural lamps, c. 1920, H. 52"

Huge antique appliqué quilt (“Hawaiian Tree of Love”), c. 1850/60, 100

Huge antique appliqué quilt (“Hawaiian Tree of Love”), c. 1850/60, 100" x 101"

Lot (11) Trays asst. Art Deco ladies pocket/wrist watches with parts, 19/20th c.

Lot (11) Trays asst. Art Deco ladies pocket/wrist watches with parts, 19/20th c.

William & Mary style Cartier sterling candlesticks #2553, 20th c., H. 8

William & Mary style Cartier sterling candlesticks #2553, 20th c., H. 8"

Type printed original

Type printed original "The Great American Mastodon” exhibition broadside, c. 1846, 25½" x 18"

O/C Old Master style Mary Magdalene with fine period Baroque gilt frame, 18/19th c., H. 35

O/C Old Master style Mary Magdalene with fine period Baroque gilt frame, 18/19th c., H. 35" W. 28" (after Giampietrino)

Rare Theodore B. Starr Swiss 18kt yellow gold chronograph/repeater Pocket Watch with triple dial, 19/20th c., 16S

Rare Theodore B. Starr Swiss 18kt yellow gold chronograph/repeater Pocket Watch with triple dial, 19/20th c., 16S

Patek Philippe & Cie 18kt yellow gold pocket watch, ser. #196374 18S

Patek Philippe & Cie 18kt yellow gold pocket watch, ser. #196374 18S

Art Deco 14kt white gold/18 diamonds/emerald (approx. 40ct) ring, approx. 4ct diamonds, c. 1950

Art Deco 14kt white gold/18 diamonds/emerald (approx. 40ct) ring, approx. 4ct diamonds, c. 1950

Lot (2) Outsider Art leather mask with gelatin silver black/white photograph, Unknown artist, c. 1950/60

Lot (2) Outsider Art leather mask with gelatin silver black/white photograph, Unknown artist, c. 1950/60

Lot (2) Outsider Art leather mask with gelatin silver black/white photograph, Unknown artist, c. 1950/60

Personal flight jacket of Colonel Ilya A. Tolstoy (officer with Office of Strategic Services [CIA] 1942-1946), grandson of famous Russian author Leo (Lev) Tolstoy (“War & Peace”), WWII type A-2 Army Air Force Flying Tigers flight jacket with China-Burma-India (CBI) theater in-signia retains “Blood Chit” American flag/Chinese characters-reads “This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort, soldiers and civilians one and all should rescue and protect him” Size 42 (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

Personal flight jacket of Colonel Ilya A. Tolstoy (officer with Office of Strategic Services [CIA] 1942-1946), grandson of famous Russian author Leo (Lev) Tolstoy (“War & Peace”), WWII type A-2 Army Air Force Flying Tigers flight jacket with China-Burma-India (CBI) theater in-signia retains “Blood Chit” American flag/Chinese characters-reads “This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort, soldiers and civilians one and all should rescue and protect him” Size 42 (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

Personal flight jacket of Colonel Ilya A. Tolstoy (officer with Office of Strategic Services [CIA] 1942-1946), grandson of famous Russian author Leo (Lev) Tolstoy (“War & Peace”), WWII type A-2 Army Air Force Flying Tigers flight jacket with China-Burma-India (CBI) theater in-signia retains “Blood Chit” American flag/Chinese characters-reads “This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort, soldiers and civilians one and all should rescue and protect him” Size 42 (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

English brass Dirk/Boot Dagger with bone handle, 18th c.

English brass Dirk/Boot Dagger with bone handle, 18th c.

Russian silver Dirk, 18/19th c.

Russian silver Dirk, 18/19th c.

Early percussion rifle with cast white brass mounts signed Remington

Early percussion rifle with cast white brass mounts signed Remington

Early Canton, OH 50 cal. rifle signed C. Leonard, 18th c., l. barrel 401/2

Early Canton, OH 50 cal. rifle signed C. Leonard, 18th c., l. barrel 401/2"

J.A. Golcher warranted tiger maple Flintlock Rifle, 18/19th c.

J.A. Golcher warranted tiger maple Flintlock Rifle, 18/19th c.

Spanish Colonial engraved brass/mahogany 50 cal. Flintlock pistol, hallmarked, 18th c.

Spanish Colonial engraved brass/mahogany 50 cal. Flintlock pistol, hallmarked, 18th c.

Civil War Starr Revolver, 44 cal., c. 1860

Civil War Starr Revolver, 44 cal., c. 1860

U.S. Revolutionary Cavalry Saber, 18/19th c.

U.S. Revolutionary Cavalry Saber, 18/19th c.

Penn Senator 16/0 big game fishing reel with tools, c. 1930/40

Penn Senator 16/0 big game fishing reel with tools, c. 1930/40

Vintage green marbleized tackle box with contents, c. 1950/60

Vintage green marbleized tackle box with contents, c. 1950/60

Goodwin Granger “Granger Special” 4-piece bamboo fly rod-fishing pole, c. 1930

Goodwin Granger “Granger Special” 4-piece bamboo fly rod-fishing pole, c. 1930

British iron Fairbairn-Sykes fighting dagger, 20th c. (bears initials Ilya Tolstoy) l. 12

British iron Fairbairn-Sykes fighting dagger, 20th c. (bears initials Ilya Tolstoy) l. 12" (Notarized document from the estate of Ilya Tolstoy)

Browning 12 ga. semi-automatic light-twelve shotgun ser # G-25061; w/ extra 12 ga. barrel ser # D76958, Restricted-NICS check required

Browning 12 ga. semi-automatic light-twelve shotgun ser # G-25061; w/ extra 12 ga. barrel ser # D76958, Restricted-NICS check required

Ottoman Empire gold plated/reticulated steel Jambiya Dagger, 18/19th c.

Ottoman Empire gold plated/reticulated steel Jambiya Dagger, 18/19th c.

German Cavalry saber, 19th. c.

German Cavalry saber, 19th. c.

Huge Kodiak iron bear trap signed Hudson Bay Model 41 ax perfect Herter’s Inc. with double leaf spring, 19/20th c., l. 44

Huge Kodiak iron bear trap signed Hudson Bay Model 41 ax perfect Herter’s Inc. with double leaf spring, 19/20th c., l. 44", jaw open 20"


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