James Buttersworth (English 1817 – 1894) An Original Oil On Canvas Painting – The Olivebank is one of the feature art works in Manor Auctions quarterly Fine Art, Jewelry & Collectible Auction at the Lakeland Center this Saturday, October 9th. This particular work is unsigned and has been cut from its original frame. The painting has been mounted to another canvas. It is a beautiful period work of Butterworth and was acquired from a Hudson Valley NY estate, an area where James Buttersworth spent a great deal of time.
Following after his father Thomas Buttersworth a highly regarded maritime artist, James established himself as one of the most noted American ship painters. His striking attention to detail and grace portrayed by his nautical paintings remains unparalleled to this day. They are truly beautiful works which set nicely in most every setting.
Born in England, James Buttersworth moved to the Northeast United States, where he traveled and painted extensively about the waterways. Buttersworth painted up until his death. It is believed about 600 pieces of his works survive today. Many can be found on exhibit in museums throughout the world.
Beyond the Fine Art section of the auction, Manor will be selling 700 lots on the day to include Fine Jewelry, Diamonds, Coins, Timepieces, Sports Memorabilia, Entertainment Memorabilia, Military Antiques, Collectibles, Statuary, Lighting, Silver, Gold & Silver Shipwreck Coins, Scrimshaw, Ivory, Jade, Quilts, Vintage Instruments, Antiquities and even Clark Gable’s Golf Cart. A great number of better luxury names will be sold, such as Lladro, Lalique, Rolex, Cartier, Tiffany, Martin, Fender, Gibson, Limoges, Daum, Orrefors, Murano, Russian Kovsh, Waltham, Elgin, Tag Heuer, Concord, Lucien Piccard and others.
Most lots sell absolute to the highest bidder, regardless of price. Serious collectors and buyers should take note of this important auction. Bidders can participate via the auction floor, phone, Internet or absentee. The auction takes place at Lakeland Center, 701 West Lime St. Lakeland FL. Lot preview is Friday October 8th 6pm – 8pm and beginning 8am day of auction. There is no cost to attend and those attending live receive complimentary parking and auction catalog. Visit www.ManorAuctions.com or call 850-523-3787 for auction information.
Manor Auctions is a leading fine collectibles auctioneer and appraiser. Manor is accepting consignments for their December Fine Art, Jewelry & Collectible Auction. With offices throughout Florida and representatives available nationwide, Manor is able to schedule in-person no cost consignment consultation appointments throughout the country to serve their consignor’s needs. Manor handles single items to fine collections and estates. Manor seeks to acquire fine material while offering their consignor’s the best commission rates possible. Contact Manor today and learn how a well marketed and executed auction can benefit you.
Manor Auctions looks forward to your participation in the auction.
A Florida estate has commissioned a private 300 piece Scrimshaw and Ivory collection to Manor Auctions 
& Collectible Catalog Auction. All pieces are being offered without reserve and will sell to the highest bidder.
The development of scrimshaw took off after the market for whale teeth, which was sought by 
The World Series Champion Player Ring will be sold along with autographed baseball team balls, baseball player contracts and other related early Baseball memorabilia. The Ted Wilks Baseball Championship Ring is set in 14K gold. This 1946 Baseball World Series Champion Ring was commissioned to auction directly by the family. Wilks also had a matching World Series Champion spouse ring made of to copy his 1946 Baseball World Series Champion Player Ring. This matching spouse baseball ring will also be sold in this auction. All of this original baseball and World Series Championship ephemera will be sold in the October 8th 2010 Lakeland Florida Auction. This is a fantastic opportunity for interested baseball collectors and enthusiasts to purchase a piece of the great American past-time - true Americana collectibles. The 1946 Players World Series Champion Ring and all other items sell absolute (without reserve) to the highest bidder. It is not often the case where buyers have the opportunity to purchase early Baseball World Series Championship memorabilia at their price. Do not miss out! 
Theodore "Cork" Wilks(November 13, 1915 - August 21, 1989) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1944-1953) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. For his career, he compiled a 59-30 record in 385 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.26 earned run average and 403 strikeouts. Wilks was a member of two Cardinals World Series championship teams, defeating the St. Louis Browns in 1944 and the Boston Red Sox in 1946. In World Series play, he compiled an 0-1 record in three appearances, with a 4.91 earned run average and seven strikeouts.
The Golf Cart of Hollywood actor Clark Gable will drive off the auction block in Manor Auctions October 2010 Lakeland Florida Auction. Clark Gable is known to many as the King of Hollywood. Gable, considered the seventh greatest male stars of all time by the American Film Institute, donated his personal Golf Cart to the Buckley School where his son attended college. The school later sold the Clark Gable Golf Cart in 1976 to the individual who has commissioned it to auction with Manor Auctions. A complete file of provenance accompanies the sale of Gable's Golf Cart. The Gable Golf Cart is complete with Clark Gable's initials to the front of the cart. Gable's initials are stenciled in gold. The Golf Cart is all original. Included with the cart is one of Clark Gable's golf clubs. A wonderful piece of Hollywood memorabilia goes to the auction block.
William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901 – November 16, 1960) was an American film actor, nicknamed "The King of Hollywood" in his heyday. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Gable seventh among the greatest male stars of all time.
Lana Turner in four features, and with Norma Shearer in three. Gable was often named the top male star in the mid-30s, and was second only to the top box-office draw of all, Shirley Temple.
Imperial Chinese screen hits the auction block with fervor! A 2 panel red lacquered Imperial Chinese screen sold to an unnamed phone bidder in Manor Auctions September 25th Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts specialty auction.