Curiosities and Oddities Uncurated Auction

The first 195 lots are a selection of objects from a Northern New Jersey collector and artist. These handmade pieces include uranium glass fishbowls, taxidermy, outsider and folk art, art deco and art nouveau lighting, Frankart, Bradley & Hubbard, slag glass and mica lamps, sculptures, dioramas and more. Beginning at lot 196, the second half of our May sale includes a selection of glass and porcelain, a Minton Haddon Hall dinner service, silver including a Reed & Barton flatware set and Gorham presentation tray, arts & crafts and modern furniture, musical instruments including a selection of vintage banjos, as well artwork, lighting and rugs.

Bacon and Day Silver Bell plectrum banjo, with fitted case and shoulder strap. American, Early 20th Century. Made by the Bacon Banjo Co. Inc., Groton, Conn. USA. Serial number located on neck extension inside banjo states "#17800 B & D SILVER BELL. Significant wear to drum head and around resonator, crazing on headstock, loss to veneer behind headstock. Wear throughout fitted case and loss to velvet lining. 40" H x 16" L x 6" W