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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-12
Paintings
13-27
28-42
43-57
58-72
73-87
88-96
Works on Paper
97-111
112-126
127-141
142-156
157-171
John J. Audubon's "The Birds of North America"
172-181
182-191
192
20th Century Works on Paper
193-202
203-212
213-222
223-232
233-242
243-248
Furniture
249-258
259-268
269-273
Porcelain and Ceramics
274-283
284-293
294-303
304-313
314-317
Glass
318-327
328-335
Sculpture
336-345
346-350
Russian Arts
351-360
361-362
Estate Jewelry
363-387
388-412
413-437
438-462
463-477
Decorative Arts
478-487
488-497
498-507
508-517
518-526
Silver
527-536
537-546
547-556
557-562
Orientalia
563-572
573-582
583-592
593-602
603-612
613-615
Carpets
616-625
626-635
636-642
Books and Ephemra
643-652
653-654
Arcade Auction
655-664
665-674
675-684
685-694
695-704
705-713


Waterbury Eight Day Mantle Clock

488. Waterbury Eight Day Mantle Clock


High Victorian in style, craved bow-front base with ornate crest. Domed glass front hinged door has stenciled floral design. Ivory color enameled dial has Waterbury logo and Roman numerals. Includes pendulum and key. Apprx 22-1/4"T x 13"W. Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Estate.

200/300 Sold: $230.00

American Waterbury Mantel Clock, late 19th Century

489. American Waterbury Mantel Clock, late 19th Century


Pretty porcelain clock is hand painted with designs of pansies and accented with gilt swirls on a dark olive green ground. Round face with glass front has painted numerals on paper and a central gilt metal medallion. Interior works are by Waterbury Clock Company and patented in 1891. Clock back has No. 91 painted and bottom bears company tag. Measures apprx 11"H x 9-1/2"W.

150/300 Sold: $86.25

Arts and Crafts Planter

490. Arts and Crafts Planter


Hammered copper box features a symmetrical raised design of chestnut fruit and leaves. Sides have lions head handles. Measures apprx 8-1/2"H x 20-1/2"L x 8"W.

300/500 Sold: $253.00

Ceremonial Sword, English

491. Ceremonial Sword, English


Crusade themed sword with sheath. Finial of a knight's head attached to a bone handle decorated with a cross and a monogram in black pigment. Fancy blade has designs of scrolling floral patterns, jousting knights, and the owners name, William H. Galbauth (?). Scabbard displays noble imagery with enameling. Measures apprx 39"L.

250/350 Sold: $241.50

Steer Inkwell

492. Steer Inkwell


Bronze inkwell in the form of a buck's head featuring prominent antlers. Deer has brown and black glass eyes and head opens along mouth line. Hinged lid and flat bottom. Measures apprx 5-1/2"H x 2-1/2"W.

125/150 Sold: $149.50

American Metalsmiths Art Nouveau Vase, circa 1912

493. American Metalsmiths Art Nouveau Vase, circa 1912


Sterling on bronze vase of tapering form with light flared rim. Applied sterling silver in the shape of flower form. Bottom hallmarked with manufacturer logo and patent date. Apprx 11-1/4"T.

250/350 Sold: $264.50

Lot of Four Wrought Iron Architectural Elements

494. Lot of Four Wrought Iron Architectural Elements


Set of four half-circle panels with scrolling shapes. One large and three smaller. Could be used in a variety of ways: to convert into a table, a head board, garden fence, etc. Large piece measures apprx 27-3/4"H x 55"W. Smaller ones measure apprx 22"H x 44"W.

350/550 Sold: $460.00

Pair of Bronze Mortar and Pestle (circa 19th Century)

495. Pair of Bronze Mortar and Pestle (circa 19th Century)


Pair of similar heavy bell shaped mortars with pestles. Each container has squared handles and banded insides. Mortar were, and still are, used for preparation of herbs for medicine or food. First mortar measures apprx 4-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W, with 8"L pestle, second apprx 4-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W, with 7-1/2"L pestle.

150/300 Sold: $92.00

Arts and Crafts Chamber Stick, circa 1910

496. Arts and Crafts Chamber Stick, circa 1910


Copper handled candle holder features simple, rustic design typical of Arts and Crafts aesthetics. Drip well is shaped like a four petaled poppy. Patina is a warm brown. Measures apprx 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"W at base.

250/350 Sold: $230.00

Pair of Carved Decorations, circa Late 18th Century

497. Pair of Carved Decorations, circa Late 18th Century


Portuguese, both appear to be circa late 18th Century. Hand carved feathery Acanthus leaves painted with mustard yellow and crimson. Curved accessories could be used in the home in a variety of ways such as curtain tie backs, shelf mounting, towel hooks, etc. Measure apprx 10"H x 4-1/4"W.

400/600

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