International Art

December 02, 2008

LOT 1

Lot 1

Hinkley and Williams Works (19th Century)

Hinkley and Williams Works (19th Century)
Lot 1 Details
Hinkley and Williams Works (19th Century), American

LOCOMOTIVES

Pair of watercolours by M.N. Forney; each signed on the rails lower left. After 1864.
Image 12" x 26" — 30.5 x 66 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Hinkley and Williams Works (19th Century)
  • Hinkley and Williams Works (19th Century)
Provenance:

The Estate of Helene Mazelow, Toronto

Note:

Hinkley, Williams and Company produced locomotives for the American Civil War. The firm’s name changed to Hinkley and Williams Works in 1864 when Jarvis Williams and Holmes Hinkley became partners in Boston, Massachusetts.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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