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EXQUISITE HAND CARVED ITEMS 
created by Rudolph Blatter. Born 1868 in Switzerland, Rudolph eventually studied and became a Master Woodcarver. Blatter emigrated to the US in 1889 where he created many masterpieces at the 
Hackner Altar Co of La Crosse, Wis.
A wide variety of interesting items from the 1800's to the 1980's. Hand Carved Treasures, Antiques, Toys, STAMP COLLECTION, Amazing Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) as Fenton and more, Oriental Rugs, Sterling Silver Tableware, China, Mid Century items, G. I. Joe, Union Cases, 1964 Gibson Guitar, Furniture, Antique DOLLS, Art,
La Crosse & Area, Japanese Wakizashi Sword, 33 rpm Vinyl Records, Ephemera, Stereo Equipment, Piano,  Jewelry, Coins, Fishing Poles,  
BID AT LOT #357 for photo shown at lot 1

La Crosse Bottling Works
One of the finest examples you'll ever see of a La Crosse Bottling Works Cobalt Blue bottle made in Czechoslovakia. Stands 9 in tall, 3.75 diameter.
See La Crosse Bottling Works Box at lot # 426.   U

The Master's Tools
Includes chisels and gouges that appear to be from the early to Middle 1800s plus three wood planes including the following: Bailey smoothing transitional plane patented 6 9 12. American Boy and last plane marked 0220. Chisels include manufacturers such as d. R. Barton, Camus, W. Butcher, S. J. Addie, Haring Brothers of London, Sorby cast Steel plus one with a horse's head and another with a shooting star. See photos for many details.

Jesus
 Peter and Paul
Rudolph Blatter's Expertly Carved Bas Relief Portrait Depicting Jesus and Two Disciples, probably Peter and Paul. Overall condition is very  good but Jesus is missing 2 fingers. Can be restored with little effort and some skill.
Examine photos for details. 

KILIM RUG!  
A vintage hand-knotted wool KILIM Oriental Prayer Rug
Hand made in the middle east (Turkey, Central Asia, Pakistan, more).
   It measures 63" x 49" without the tassels.  
It has the original tag.
Beautiful piece!

EXQUISITE HAND CARVED MUSIC CABINET
Renaissance Revival! Exquisitely carved details! 
This bas relief maple music cabinet features beveled glass in two doors, a gallery on top, a gorgeous finish, and beauty all around. Approximately 18.5 in deep 61in wide and 46in tall.
A few minor blemishes as shown in photos.

Stunning Hand Carved Walnut Chest
Cedar lined blanket chest. HAND CARVED Angels, Children, Germanic Eagle Cartouche, Acanthus Leaf Scrolls and Female Figures!  
This piece is by far some of the finest carving you will ever see!  An example of the work of Rudoph Blatter; master carver from Switzerland employed in La Crosse in the mid to late 19th century. From the Lion's Paw feet to the marquetry in the top this piece is AMAZING!  Very minor issues (see photos).

Hour Glass!
 A stunning conversation starter, charming charades' time keeper or unique, one-of-a-kind console piece,
this attractive, hand-carved, solid wood hour glass is impressive.  
It was carved by Swiss-trained master carver; Rudolph Blatter,
an employee of Hackner Altar Company of LaCrosse, WI.  
10.5H x 5.5W

See last photos found piece that fits hourglass.

Lion & Cable
Frosted Early Amercian Pattern Glass by Gillinder.
Compote on Low Foot
 Stands 10 in tall with a 8 in diameter opening on 6 in diameter base.
This Exquisite triple mold piece features the King of the Jungle' head on top with three Stately Lions circling the base.
EAPG

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Antique Hand Woven Wool Rug  
This large hand woven wool rug features a multitude of rich colors
and a beautiful detailed floral and scrolls pattern.  An impressive piece measuring  142 in l x 105 in w. 
Just under 12' x 9' 

Hanson Grandfather Clock With Westminster Chimes
approximately 82 tall 23 wide 14in deep.
Chimes beautifully and seems to function properly.
Pack and transport carefully. You will require help moving this.

Stately Marble Top Victorian Dresser
featuring hanky boxes, candle stands and an ornately decorated mirror. (don't tell anyone about the secret drawer).  Lovely details and gorgeous patina.  92 inches tall by 44 wide and 20 deep. Handles replaced with composite some time ago. See photos for details.

ELVIS!
These vintage vinyl records and collectible cassettes 
PLUS AN UNOPENED 8 TRACK TAPE (See Last Photos)
will bring back the velvet vocals of Elvis's early rock & roll tunes and later favorites.

Antique Ingraham 8-day clock with Alarm.
Chimes on the half-hour and the hour plus the alarm actually works.
I think it was around 4:15.
Features only the most modern convenience has including time, temperature and level functions.
Replacement paper clock faces can be found. Needs a little TLC but seems to run.

HUGE ~ 13 ft ~ Antique Toboggan

This is one long ride! Steel tracks attached to the bottom of 4 wood runners and a Brass Bell to warn everyone to get out of the way. Some condition issues but looks like it is all there.
FOUND ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PLANS SEE PHOTOS.

Awesome 13 foot Toboggan

Diagram located in box P. Sign in photo not included but offered for sale and posted in next couple of days.

ANTIQUE CRANBERRY HAND BLOWN GLASS PITCHER
This exquisite pitcher features a Cranberry Thumbprint Pattern, a Square Mouth, a deep Cranberry Color and an applied Twisted Rope  Glass handle!  Eight inches tall and in excellent condition. See photo for 2 natural flaws from the glass blowing process that created this beautiful picture. Note from 1978 reads, "1890 $625 to $800".

MANTLE MASTERPIECE HAND CARVED PHEASANTS
Pheasants Masterpiece Carved Walnut by Rudolph Blatter;
19th century Swiss immigrant master carver. 
See photos for the exquisite details.
14 x 6.5 x 9 in high. V

US STAMP COLLECTION
1926 White Plains Issue Souvenir Sheet
plus many other Souvenir Sheets. Includes imperforate blocks of four 1 cent thru 10 cent National Park series of 1934 AND MORE.... This Binder includes numerous US issue stamps from that era. see photos for condition details...... MORE World wide stamps, covers, albums & more after lot 450. R

Francis First ~ Sterling Silver by Reed and Barton.
Includes 9 luncheon Forks, 7 teaspoons, seven dessert Forks, three butter knives, and 7 serving pieces. See photos. All are solid Sterling Silver except for the pastry server which is a hollow handle covered in Sterling. Approximately 1630 grams without the pastry server.

This item has a reserve.

ORIGINAL 19" LENCI CHARACTER DOLL

CIRCA 1929 MADE IN ITALY
HANDMADE FELT GIRL WITH HAND PAINTED FEATURES,
ORIGINAL CLOTHING & HAT, STAND INCLUDED
WITH OWNER'S NOTES
formerly at lot 214

Galaxy Wheatstone ~ Trend Pacific Stoneware.
10 dinner plates 6 bowls, 1 large serving Bowl, 1 large serving plate, 4  small plates or saucers, another small dinner plate, 4  coffee mugs and 1 serving Bowl.

Vintage Le Creuset
Cousances Cast Iron Blue Enamel 18 Sauce Pan with Lid.
Exceptional cookware. 7.5 in diameter 1.75 quart.
A gourmet kitchen must have!. T

7.25h Copeland Spode Pitcher
 Fine Porcelain England 
Beautiful Flow Blue Tower Pattern
with River Scene, Bridge and Countryside. T

Vintage Porcelaine De Paris Decor Les Fruits Lauvages
 8.25 inches wide at the handles and 3.75 tall. Top is decorated on both sides and designed to be used as a lid or as a trivet. See photos. T

MALLARD DECOYS 
Four life-size realistic duck hunting decoys
featuring one Drake and three hen Mallards.
Eyes are intact and each has a weight.

Collector's Shot Gun Shells
Vintage Remington Sure Shot Kleanbore 12 gauge shotgun shells.
Includes 19 Shur Shot and 2 Nitro Longrange Express.
These shells are for collecting not shooting. T

1964 ~ Gibson C-O-Classic Guitar 

This Gibson nylon string classical guitar includes a case and a capo. Tuning key is bent for the D string and nut needs to be replaced. A few minor blemishes and minor crazing on finish. Neck seems to be pretty straight and should be easy to play up and down the neck after replacing the nut. 

Serial number 223679 is impressed on headstock identifying this Gibson Guitar was manufactured at the Kalamazoo Plant, MI, USA in 1964. Production Number: 223679. See photos.

3 Antique Toy Tin Litho Mechanical Frogs!
Two of them wind up, hop and jump the other one just clicks when you operate with your thumb. When is marked c k trademark made in Japan. T

ANTIQUE GUTTA PERCHA
Union Case
Exquisite vignette on a finely detailed gutta-percha case. Scene depicted shows a woman and two children in a boat with a man struggling to push it off the shore. Nice tintype portrait of a young man inside. Initials on piece of tape are AES 3.75 in x 3.5 in. U

Swiss Thermometer c1860
Expertly crafted, hand-carved, folding thermometer in a Maple case decorated with oak leaves, acorns and flowers. Written on a piece of tape stuck to the back are the words, "Swiss Thermometer, 1860". 1& 3/8 by 3.75 in x .75 in thick. See photos. U

ANTIQUE MAPLE VANITY CASE 
This expertly carved and fitted, solid hardwood, exquisite vanity case with flowers carved on one side, a design on the back and a brass hanger on the top. Photos show a piece of tape on back with writing that states,  Vanity Case, 1860   5 x 3 3/8 x 5/8 in thick. U

Rare black forest bear with glass eyes whisk broom. Approximately 7.5 in tall
In excellent condition.
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23" overall length. 17" Saya (scabbard), 13" x 15/16" wide blade and 6 1/4" Tsuka (grip).

Chisel in Hand
Original work by Rudolph Blatter dated January 9th, 1888 from the 
Schnitzler-Schule Brienz School in Switzerland where he developed his remarkable carving talent.

Upright Piano by
Story and Clark Chicago, New York.
Keys in good shape, all notes ring true and close to being in tune. 

BRING HELP TO MOVE OR HIRE MOVERS. We will not  physically assist moving piano. Piano is on concrete floor. Access to high truck loading dock plus a ramp to ground level.
Jacobson's Moving and Storage (608-784-8957) is located in same building and actually moved piano in for us. 

STUNNING HAND CARVED WALNUT TABLE!  
Renaissance Revival Cherub bas relief hand carved masterpiece in walnut by Swiss immigrant and master carver Rudolph Blatter. 22 inch diameter 20.5 tall. Bib is broken in a couple places as is the stringer. All pieces seem to be present and should be repairable. First photos taken with tape on back holding pieces in place. Table will not stand without repair.

Over 100 Federal Duck Stamps.
Includes a minimum of four from each of the first seven years and multiples up to 1971. Includes 6 on license plus a 1957 Minnesota Duck Stamp and 15 Federal use tax on Motor Vehicles stamps. . See photos. Formerly Lot 455 R

This item has a reserve.

Stereo Equipment Lot
Technics AV control stereo receiver sa GX 505. Tested it and everything seems to work properly. Techniques stereo double cassette deck RS-TR 212. Does not include a power cord but I tested it using the power cord from the amp and all the functions seemed to work. JVC XL v241 compact disc player. Tested it and it works. Group comes with assortment of cords see photos.

QUALITY VINTAGE DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE  
Offering a quality vintage electronics; an  Akai auto return model AP 306 quartz lock DD turntable. Everything seems to function properly except the top will not stay up on its own. Don't know if there's an adjustment for that. Electric cord has been chewed on sea photos you want to repair that. For the audiophile!

Antique Spice Cabinet
Solid maple wood! Nice finish!
Porcelain enamel painted labels on drawers.
Awesome addition to your kitchen.