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Arbor Antiques Services, Inc.

brings you another estate sale:

William and June Bennett Larsen Estate

201 Stonehenge Lane

Friendswood, Texas 77546

 

As Shakespeare wrote..."All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts"

      Curtain up...

And such were the lives of actor William "Bill" Larsen and wife Dr. June Bennett Larsen of Friendswood.  Arbor Antiques Services cordially invites you behind the scenes and into the lives of this fascinating theatrically minded couple.

 

Opening Night

Thursday, Feb 28, 2008

6:00 - 8:00 pm

REGULAR HOURS:

Friday and Saturday,

Feb 29 & March 1, 2008

 

Sunday, March 2, 2008                                            

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Noon - 5:00 pm

Click here to get map and Directions: (Key Map #616Y) Residence is located  between Dixie Farm Road and FM 2351 just off FM 518. At the intersection of FM 2351 and FM 518 turn NW on 518. Proceed to the flashing yellow light and turn left on Chelsea (the signage here is a bit confusing - one side shows Chelsea the other side Dunbar Estates Dr). Take first left on Huntington then first right on Stonehenge. House on corner of Huntington and Stonehenge.

 

OF SPECIAL INTEREST are the Libraries of Theatre Professor Dr. June Bennett Larsen and Actor/Playwright William "Bill" Larsen.  These combined libraries contain 100's of plays, Playbills, scripts, Theatre commentary, stills and ephemera including,  NY stage {The Fantasticks, Dear World, and others} Houston and Dallas stage (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and others)  Hollywood (extensive Gone With The Wind collection including books, dolls, recordings and artifacts). Book collections include biographies of stage and Hollywood persona; Texas, Louisiana, & The South; writing and writers; many histories of England, France, Russia and the USA; politics (books and artifacts); cookbooks and gardening; many beautiful large-format volumes. Recordings include 78's, 45's and 10" & 12" LPs. -- many rare 1940's and 1950's Broadway discs, also rare classical and popular music artists.  Sheet music and scores from the 1920's and later -- B-way and popular songs.  Additional items include posters, programs, poetry and opera related items.

 

NOTE:  Bids are being accepted for an original script of The Fantasticks and Dear World original cast recording signed by Angela Lansbury and other lead actors.

William Larsen's Cast Jacket from Best Little Whorehouse

Best Little Whorehouse Cast Jacket

Javanese Theatre Puppets

Group Stoneware Crocks

Stoneware Crock

Stoneware Crock

Stoneware Crock

Silverplate & Glass Bud Vase

Silverplate & Glass Bud Vase

Rozzalynd & Josephine Full Length Cape Front

Rozzalynd & Josephine Full Length Cape Back

1970's Patchwork Granny Skirt and Gauze Peasant Blouse

Vetalia of Cyprus Gauze Harem Pants

B. Altman & Co. New York Red White Blue Sailor Dress

B. Altman & Co. New York Red White Blue Sailor Dress

Election Year Patriotism

Cotton Gown with Lace & Ribbon Trim

1970's Lounging Pajamas

Bill Larsen Design Metallic Thread Granny Dress

Donald Brooks Little Black Tent Dress for B. Altman New York

Pinwheel Crochet Jacket and Handbag

Silver Grey Mink Stole and Hat

Bill Larsen Design Pant Suite and Handmade Chain Belt

Santa Claus Suit

Velvet Vest, Ruffle Blouse, Knickers, and Sinatra Hat

Chinese Silk Jacket and Pants

B. Altman & Co. White Linen Pant Suit

Absolutely Gorgeous 100% Silk Shawl

Black and White Feather Boa

"Gone With the Wind" Collector Plates

"Gone With the Wind" Collector Plates

Movie Still Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'hara

Rare Authentic Theatre Lobby Card - Rhett Butler

Rare Authentic Theatre Lobby Card - Scarlet O'hara

Rare Authentic Theatre Lobby Card - Ashley Wilkes

Rare Authentic Theatre Lobby Card - Miss Melanie

1926 Galveston Postcard Folio

English Staffordshire Pink Lusterware

Fine Lenox Porcelain

Bristol Crown Ducal English Blue and White Transferware

Large Flow Blue Bowl and Russian Blue and White Transferware

Staffordshire Liberty Blue Transferware

Lenox Montclaire Bone China

Fine Blue and White Porcelain Dinnerware

Gold Embellished Cranberry Glass Decanter

Victorian Cranberry Glass Epergne in Brass Stand

Czech Ruby Cut to Clear Decanter

Early Saw tooth and Westmoreland Saw tooth Glassware

Misc Pieces of Milk Glass

Westmoreland Saw tooth Compote

Paneled Grape Milk Glass Pitcher

American Fostoria Glassware

Miscellaneous Crystal

Unusual Pattern Glass Candelabra

Red Fostoria Argus Glassware

Saw tooth Glassware

Victorian Desk Set

Victorian Desk Set

Victorian Glass Seed Bead Needlepoint Chair Cushions

Solid Brass Chandelier

Sessions Plantation Scene Wall Clock

Gilded Mirror

Large Indonesian Paper Umbrella

Early 20th Century Oak Top Wicker Library Table

Oak Parlor Table

Wing Back Chair and Round Pedestal Table

Queen Anne Leg 3 Cushion Sofa

Queen Anne Winged Arm Chair Arched Crest Flanked by Ogival Wings and Scrolled Arms

Painted White Wicker Table

Wire Iron Base Cafe' Table and Chairs

Tooled Leather Back Bentwood Rocker

Tooled Leather Back Rocker Detail

Bentwood Rocker and Oak Table

Early 20th Century Continental Walnut Sideboard

Walnut Pedestal with Rockingham Glazed Yellow Ware Pitcher

Mahogany Pad Foot 5 Leg Dining Table and Queen Anne Chairs

1920's Tiger Oak Office Chair

Round Leather Inset Mahogany Sheridan Pedestal Table

A collection of Boxes: Cedar, Tea Caddy, Hand carved, Cigar, Pyrography glove box, 1800’s fan box

Wagon Supply Box, 3 Sections

Wagon Supply box

Box of Baskets

A selection of Hand Made Baskets

A Large Display of fans

3 Ostrich Feather Fans, 2 Beaded and Sequin Evening Bags & a celluloid Prayer Book

A Selection of Hair Combs

Black Fans, Sequin, Hand Painted, & Mourning Fan

Group of various Fans

Group of Fans with Gold Beaded Wristlet Handbag

Selection of Printed Paper Fans, The Dionne Quintuples in the Center

Singer Feather Weight 221K Sewing machine complete with case, accessories and booklet

1920's Straw Boater Hat and Spectator Shoes

Queen Anne Winged Back Chair

Copper Fire Extinguisher Lamp

Cherry Spool Bed with Antique Crochet Bedspread

Detail of Design on Victorian Crochet Window Treatment

Full View of Single Window Panel

View of Large Window Panel with Pair Small Panels on each side

Four Drawer Bracket Foot Chest of Drawers

Chest of Drawers with Hand Painted Poinsettias Picture Above

Empire Mahogany Vainty

A View of June's Bedroom

A View of June's Bedroom

Tour Trunk filled with Linens

A Pair of Paper Early 20th Century Dimensional Valentine

1 Dimensional Valentine "Boy & Girl"

1 Dimensional Valentine Playmates

A selection of 3 Dimensional Valentines

A Selection of 4 Dimensional Valentine and 1Embroidry Paper Punch

A Selection of 4 Dimensional Valentine and 1Embroidry Paper Punch

A Double Deck of "The Odd Couple" Art Carney and Walter Matthau Playing Cards

A Collection of Salt Glaze with Cobalt Decorations

Bennington Yellow Ware Pitcher

A Group of Yellow Ware Pottery

Best Picture 1942-1991 Poster

Original Art Work 3 Panel Theater Screen

Detail of Center Panel

Detail of Left Panel

Detail of Right Panel

A View of Screen with Hats & Boas

View of Dressing Room Hats, Etc

Another View of Dressing Room

A Few of the Many Publicity and Personal Theater & Screen Photos Many Autographed

Some of the items you will find:

William Larsen was an original cast member of the Musical "The Fantasticks" so this estate has a large collection of "Fantasticks" Memorabilia - including but not limited to an original script, original uncut music, playbills, photos, cast autographs, etc.

 **See Notes Above regarding sale of script**

To read more about "The Fantasticks"  the longest running musical in history please visit - http://www.thefantasticks.com/webpages/home.html

Extensive Collection of Records - 78's, 45's, and 10" & 12" LP's. - Many rare 1940's and 1950's Broadway discs, also rare classical and popular music artists.

  *Even if you do not have the turntables to play these - the album cover artwork from your favorite shows are great to collect and display 

 

 

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Memorabilia collection includes, back stage passes, cast photographs, a cast cookbook called " Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on Tour Cookbook - Hookers in the Kitchen",  and much more

The Bill Larsen Wall of Fame displays a Career in Photos and Autographs from Theatre and Stage, Television and Movies (including his dressing room star)

 

 

Postcard featuring the double autographs of Vivian Leigh and then husband Sir Laurence Olivier.

Gorham 16 plate collection of southern antebellum plantation homes

 

 

Crystal and Glassware includes Cranberry with Gold Decoration Decanter,  *Victorian Brass Acorn Motif Cranberry Epergne Center Bowl and 2 trumpet vases, Bohemian Ruby cut to Clear Decanter, Fostoria Stemware and Lunch Plate Red Argus, Fenton, Westmoreland Imperial Glass Fairy Lamps in Ruby, Crystal, Green and Amber and White satin glass, Fenton special issue Valentines Day circa 1990 fairy lamp hand painted and signed limited edition, Candle bobs in ruby, amber and crystal including a pair of baccarat crystal candle bobs, pair crystal luster candlestick, Epergne Trumpet Style Vase, Victorian Old Sandwich Glass 3 arm shell shape candelabra, other crystal stemware, vases, compotes, bowls and Dansk Lisa crystal goblets. Other glassware by Westmoreland, paneled grape, saw tooth, covered wedding bowl and pitcher, Stemware (early saw tooth and English hobnail patterns) American Fostoria candy dish, goblets, pitcher, compotes. Fenton pair hobnail milk glass candlesticks (tall), pair kneeling boy and girl frosted satin glass figures. Extensive glass bottle collection. Murano art glass ashtrays. Mayfair Depression Glass Cake Plate,

Porcelain and China includes *miniature porcelain teapots from Japan,   *Porcelain decorative plates by Limoges and Haviland.  

 *Porcelain music and trinket boxes.  * Stunning Charles Ahrenfeldt  Ornate Gold Rimmed Fine China Dinner plates  * Lenox Montclair Dinnerware and Misc Serving Pieces, * Early  Bennington Rockingham Glazed Pitcher, Bowls and Cuspidor, 

  *Liberty Blue Dinnerware, **Royal Ducal Bristol Blue (various pieces),    *Large Flow Blue Tapillon Butterfly Bowl  Luneville France,   *Blue and White Transferware from Japan, Russia, England and China,   **LLadro  Angel Figurines: Mandolin Boy Angel and Flute Girl   Angel,   **Pfaltzgraff soup tureen,  **California Pottery Soup Tureen,

**Noritake, Johnson Bros., and so much more.

 

 

 

Antique Linens - crochet doilies, silk piano shawl, crochet table cloths, depression era printed tablecloths, crazy quilt tea cozy,

Early  3 compartment  Wagon Utility Chest 72 x 22 x 21 with hand wrought screws & hinges, hand dovetailed, square nail,

 

 

Collection of  Stoneware Crocks: *2 gallon and 4 gallon Cobalt decorated wide mouth jars with Albany slip interiors,  *New England salt glazed pickle jar with lid  *salt glazed jug converted into lamp

Handmade Batik Dress Javanese Wayan Golek 3 Dimensional  (Shadow) Theatre Puppets a popular west java - traditional style of entertainment that still in the flourishes in the culture for celebrations, weddings, and are accompanied by music 

 

 

William Larsen Character Portraits: Theatre Lobby Card of  Larsen as CASCA in  Julius Caesar,

** Portrait of Larsen as unidentified character in oil crayon

Artworks by Edward Patera include ink drawings, oil on canvas, mixed media plus an album full of drawing of CATS representing the moods of Shakespeare Plays

 

 

Bill's sewing cabinet full of trims, notions, costume design tools, etc

Bill Larsen's traveling trunk with sticker "gypsies do it on the road"

 

 

Vintage Umbrellas including a black polka dot ruffled parasol - soooo  very Audrey Hepburn

Miscellaneous Canes including a black sterling grip cane - very debonair.

 

 

Black Velvet Sheared Stole with sequin decoration border & 40 mink tails

Black Wool Stole with Black Mouton Cape Collar (satin lined)

 

 

Benmor NY Vintage Cashmere Coat  with Lamb Cape Collar

Vintage Lingerie - Fishnet and Lace Stocking , Bustiers, Slips

 

 

1920 Beaded Bag, *Crochet Purses  *Designer Leather Purses

Bloomindales Straw Boater Mint Condition

 

 

Fan Collection includes * Beautiful 1920's Black Silk & Tiny Silver Sequin Fan   *Mourning Fan,

*Hand painted Silk Fans, * Vintage Advertising Fans, *Straw Fans, Palm Fans, Exotic Grass Fans, Souvenir Fans, Ostrich Feather Fans…

Crochet Collars, Doilies and Gloves, Lots of Hand worked Hankies and pretty handmade trims