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September 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-25
Fine Paintings
26-40
41-55
56-70
71-85
86-100
101-115
116-121
Works on Paper
122-141
142-161
162-181
182-201
202-221
222-223
Bronze
224-230
Orientalia
231-240
241-245
Silver
246-255
256-265
266-275
276-285
286-295
296-305
306
Furniture & Decorative Arts
307-316
317-326
327-336
337-346
347-356
357-366
367-375
Estate Jewelry
376-390
391-405
406-420
421-435
436-450
451-460
Oriental Carpets
461-470
471-480
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
481-490
491-500
501-510
511-520
521-526
Glass
527-536
537-546
547-556
557-566
567-569
Objects D'Vertu
570-579
580-589
590-591
Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera
592-616
617-641
642-666
667-691
692-716
717-736


Pair of Vintage Purses

580. Pair of Vintage Purses


Art Deco bag has a red watch clasp bearing the name Arnold and Made in France on clasp accented with white stones and engraving details, fabric ground is green with blue and pink flowers, interior is lined with pink silk, inside pocket has clasp with two compartments inside, side pocket contains mirror. Wrist handle on verso of bag, apprx 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Tapestry bag has a picture of a young lady and suiter on a picnic, the boy plays a lute or mandolin, a path and castle in the background, twist clasp has two jewels of citrine, interior lined with yellow silk, side pocket reads Delill, ink stains on silk. Simple gold chain for purse strap. Apprx 9" x 8-1/2".

100/200 Sold: $57.50

Mandalian Enamel Mesh Purse, C. 1920

581. Mandalian Enamel Mesh Purse, C. 1920


This mesh handbag features a pattern design of gold cresents in gold and black, borders extending up to a pair of flowers centering two more cresents near mouth of purse, gold painted metal frame is enhanced with floral and oval designs, ball clasp and brass chain. Brass linked fringe hang apprx 1" from bottom of bag, Mandalian Mfg Co. printed in interior, apprx 7". Does not have lining.

100/200 Sold: $86.25

Vintage Beaded Purse

582. Vintage Beaded Purse


This vintage beaded purse features a brass frame with floral motif and ball clasp. The chain is brass as well. The beadwork forms a floral design in the center and an abstract geometric design at the bottom. A small beaded globe hangs from the bottom of the purse. The background beadwork is gray with the floral design in brighter colors such as green, red, blue and pink. The interior is lined with gray satin which has become discolored. A unique feature of this purse is a small mirror attached to the interior, as well as a small pocket. Purse measures apprx 7-1/4" x 10-3/4".

100/150 Sold: $74.75

A Lot of Two Vintage Handbags

583. A Lot of Two Vintage Handbags


First bag is black sequined with sterling silver expandable neck. This particular type of clasp is typical of Victorian style evening purses. Hinged lid closes over neck and has sterling silver chain. Some wear to the silver. Measures apprx 5-1/4" x 6". Second bag is embroidered with an ornate frame. One side features a floral and filigree design, the other side features a shell and vine design. Background is cream with brown, green and rose colored embroidery. Floral border surrounds a small building. This bag has a gold chain. Interior is lined with cream satin and has a small pocket. Bag measures apprx 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".

125/150 Sold: $51.75

Vintage Beaded Purse

584. Vintage Beaded Purse


Bag intricately lined with tiny beads including strap, center border design, beaded relief on spring clasp which opens forward, interior lined with red silk, two small pockets on either side has thin gold border, red silk change purse with clasp included, made in France. Apprx 6" x 8".

75/150 Sold: $74.75

Hand-painted Ivory Container

585. Hand-painted Ivory Container


Hand-painted ivory container features a painting on an unknown material in the center. The painting is of an 18th Century woman with gray powdered wig and blue gown. The signature "Getty" is visible on the right side of the image. The container itself is round and has a carved rim. The image is surrouned by a brass ring. Container measures apprx 3-1/2" x 2".

100/150 Sold: $178.25

Vintage Celluloid Hair Comb

586. Vintage Celluloid Hair Comb


The large sized celluloid hair comb circa 1920's has tortoise shell inspired appearence. Five prongs to secure comb in hair. This comb has a leaf and vine design. Measures apprx 10" x 12". Women would secure combs such as this in their hair as ornamentation.

75/125 Sold: $28.75

Tiffany & Co Engraved Copper Tray, C. 1920-30

587. Tiffany & Co Engraved Copper Tray, C. 1920-30


A beautiful copper tray engraved with engraved wedding invitation (not legible) and marked on verso "Tiffany & Co.". The tray has an elegant, flowing edge that is slightly raised from the tray. This was a classical token gift as an engraved wedding invitation. Apprx 8-1/2" x 6".

75/125 Sold: $28.75

Art Nouveau Dresser Casket

588. Art Nouveau Dresser Casket


Marked B&W 152 on verso, on four feet, the top decorated with a woman in a bonnet looking towards a house on a riverbank. Foliate designs throughout and on front side there is another image of a home surrounded by trees. Applied gilt, measures apprx 10-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 4". This object would be used to hold jewelry.

75/125 Sold: $120.75

Enameled Shoe Horn and Nail File

589. Enameled Shoe Horn and Nail File


Enameled shoe horn and nail file are hallmarked American silver. Shoe horn measures apprx 9" and has an white and violet holographic enameled handle. Handle is encompassed by a silver border. The matching nail file measures apprx 8" and has white and holographic enameling as well. These objects date from the 20th century.

75/125 Sold: $34.50

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