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May Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11
Fine Paintings
12-21
22-31
32-41
42-43
Decorative Paintings
44-53
54-63
64-73
74-83
84-86
Works On Paper
87-106
107-126
127-146
147-166
167-186
187
Garden Elements & Fine Furniture
188-197
198-207
208-217
Clocks
218-223
Decorative Arts
224-233
234-243
244-253
254-263
264-273
Objets de Vertu
274-283
284-293
294-296
Silver
297-306
307-316
317-326
327-330
Estate Jewelry
331-350
351-370
371-390
391-410
411-430
431-435
Glass
436-445
446-455
456-465
466-475
476-485
486-495
496-500
Porcelain & Ceramics
501-515
516-530
531-545
546-560
561-571
Inkwells & Desk Accessories
572-581
582-591
592-599
Orientalia
600-609
610-619
620-629
630-639
640
Oriental Carpets
641-650
651-660
661-670
671-674
Tapestries, Textiles & Wallpaper
675-684
685-689
Ancient Coins
690-699
700-709
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Letters
710-719
720-729
730-736


Double Inkwell Standish

592. Double Inkwell Standish


Double inkwell has a scroll footed base. Attached to base is a crest with a crown and a fleur-de-lis. This crest is flanked by a pair of medieval dolphins with serpentine tails as pen holders. The two inkwells have white porcelain liners. Central container has a domed lid with a fleur-de-lis finial. Measures apprx 5-3/4" H x 9-1/2" W.

250/300 Sold: $92.00

Peacock Desk Set

593. Peacock Desk Set


Peacock desk set includes a letter holder, ink blotter and inkwell. Each piece is accented with green tinted peacocks. Letter holder is marked with the numbers "6845" on verso. Blotter is unmarked. Inkwell is marked "4968". Letter holder measures apprx 4" H x 5-1/2" W. Blotter measures apprx 3" H x 4" W. Inkwell measures apprx 2" H x 4-1/4" W.

200/400 Sold: $92.00

Owl Figural Standish

594. Owl Figural Standish


Double inkwell and pen tray has two inkwells with clear glass liners and hinged swivel lids. Stamp box has removable lid with cast owl. Verso stamped "4580". Pen tray is accented with high relief design of five owls. Verso of pen tray is stamped "4680".

200/400 Sold: $57.50

Art Nouveau Double Hinged Inkwell

595. Art Nouveau Double Hinged Inkwell


An unusual double hinged inkwell has two glass cube shaped liners. Metal standish has an incised pattern of stars and semi-circles. Notched section near top can be used to hold pens. Measures apprx 4-1/2" H x 9" W.

200/300 Sold: $92.00

Desk Set and Accessories

596. Desk Set and Accessories


Pressed metal desk set has a gold toned standish with paw feet and attached glass inkwells. Rounded globe in center holds pens. Comes with matching ink blotter and stamp box. Standish with inkwells measures apprx 3" H x 7" W. Blotter measures apprx 1-1/2" H x 3-1/4" W. Stamp box measures apprx 1-1/2" L x 1" W.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

A Silvered & Gilt Bronze Barbedienne Letter Opener, Paris, C. 1873

597. A Silvered & Gilt Bronze Barbedienne Letter Opener, Paris, C. 1873


An attractive letter opener inscribed "F. Barbedienne Paris" and "C. Sedid. Inv. 1873" at the base of blade, handle inscribed "D. Attarqe F." (sp). It is bronze with silver and gold detailing. Handle features Venus and Cupid on both sides; she is teasing him whilst under her arm. Her foot rests on the on bow and arrow. The other side depicts Cupid helping Venus with her dress. The blade features a goats head, flowers and pinecone with ribbon and a porpoise. Apprx 12-1/2" long.

400/600 Sold: $161.00

English Wooden Letter Box, Late 19th Century

598. English Wooden Letter Box, Late 19th Century


Wooden letter box was purchased at the Springfield Extravaganza in May 2003. This box features a compartment for filing letters, a glass and brass inkwell and a wooden pen with metal nib. Pen is marked "Made in England". Box features brass appointments and has working brass lock, with key. Sliding drawer is located near verso. Overall measures apprx 10-1/2" high x 11-1/2" wide.

200/300 Sold: $241.50

Cast Metal Tank

599. Cast Metal Tank


Cast metal tank, possibly German has lid which can be twisted to reveal interior of tank. Interior is lined with blue satin. Overall repousse design on tank. Made from heavy metal, however not tested. Measures apprx 2-3/4" H x 5" W. No visible markings on this piece. Possibly used to hold tobacco. Purchased in Spain c. 1950's.

50/100 Sold: $97.75

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