Neal Auction Important Estates September 2015

138 933. American Silvered Metal Figural Mantel Clock , late 19th c., marked “Ansonia”, cherubs on fluted pedestal with garlands, h. 28 1/2 in., w. 11 in., d. 10 in, h. 30 in. $1200/1800 Provenance: The Service Collection, Estate of Grant A. Oakes, Warren, OH. 934. American Patinated Metal Figural Mantel Clock , c. 1890, Ansonia, dial with visible escapement, flanked by figures of “Industry” and “Science”, on paw feet, h. 20 3/4 in., 26 in., d. 9 1/2 in. $700/1000 Provenance: With Albert Lee and Anna Cooper Soulé, St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, c. 1891; then Arrowhead Plantation, St. Francisville, 1915‑1941; to Levin Cooper Soulé, Sr.; to present owner. 935. American Polychromed Cast‑Iron Figural Novelty Clock , 19th c., base marked “Bradley & Hubbard/ Patented. July 14, 1857”, John Bull figure with blinking eyes, h. 16 in., w. 8 1/4 in., w. 5 1/2 in. $800/1200 936. Antique Queen Anne‑Style Carved Walnut Tea Table , probably 19th c., circular tilt top, birdcage support, vasiform turned standard, arched legs, pad feet, h. 29 in., dia. 34 1/2 in. $500/750 937. American or English Carved Mahogany Bookcase , c. 1790, upper case with dentil molded cornice, arched glazed doors, shelf interior; lower case with 2 over 3 graduated drawers, bracket feet, h. 77 1/2 in., w. 42 in., d. 21 1/2 in. $700/900 938. Near Pair of American Carved Rosewood Beds , 19th c., h. 47 in., l. 77 in., w. 51 in., h. 54 in., l. 78 in., w. 58 in. $700/1000 Provenance: Estate of Donald E. Pierce, Greenwood, MS and Santa Fe, NM. 939. American Classical Mahogany Washstand , mid‑19th c., attr. Prudent Mallard, New Orleans, shaped lift top, interior with mirror and marble splash rail, 4 drawers below, molded base, blocked feet, h. 38 in., w. 35 3/8 in., d. 19 3/4 in; together with an apothecary case with plaque “E. Hincks” containing photos and ephemera. $1000/1500 Provenance: Hincks Family, New Orleans, LA; thence by descent. Note: A related suite of furniture with a bill of sale from Prudent Mallard to Miss Jenny Hincks was sold by Neal Auction company as lot 306, September, 2006.