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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-17
Fine Paintings
18-32
33-47
48-62
63-77
78-92
93-104
Works on Paper
105-124
125-144
145-164
165-184
185-204
205-210
Sculpture
211-220
221-222
Russian Arts
223-226
Orientalia
227-236
237-246
247-256
257-266
267-276
277-279
Silver
280-289
290-299
300-308
Jewelry
309-318
319-328
329-338
339-348
349-357
Decorative Arts
358-367
368-377
378-387
388-397
398-402
Porcelain and Ceramics
403-412
413-422
423-432
433-442
443-447
Glass
448-457
458-467
Fine Furniture
468-474
Books, Illuminations & Manuscripts
475-484
485-494
495-504
505-514
515-524
Autographs, Photography & Ephemera
525-534
Estate Carpets and Tapestries
535-544
545-554
555-564
565-574
575-582


Knife Box and Twenty-Two Dinner Knives, English, late 19th/early 20th Century

358. Knife Box and Twenty-Two Dinner Knives, English, late 19th/early 20th Century


Lot includes twenty two knives from Henry Rogers Sons & Co. Cutlers, Shefield. Set includes six flat handed models and 16 round handles with 12 being lunch sized and 10 of dinner length. Knives measure apprx 8-1/4"L and 9-7/8"L. All handles from pale yellow celluloid although light striations make to look like bone. All blades from stainless steel and marked with company name. Fantastic flat wear wooden chest from Henry Rogers, Sons & Co. Chest features three tiers of compartments lined with green velvet for utensil storage. Inside of lid bears plaque with company name and top has blank label for monogram. Drawers and sides have brass pulls. Dimensions of chest are apprx 9-1/4"H x 16-1/4"L x 13"W.

200/400 Sold: $103.50

Helmuth Schievelkamp (German, b. 1849-)

359. Helmuth Schievelkamp (German, b. 1849-)


Classical Scene. Copper electotype medium relief panel, mounted to wooden frame. Seven nude figures relaxing in classical poses admire a small statue. The setting appears to be a balcony overlooking the surrounding hilly countryside. Signed and dated, 1906 on lower right. Also stamped 20. Measures apprx 7-3/4"H x 21"W. In wooden frame, entire item measures apprx 10-3/4"H x 24"W.

150/200 Sold: $281.75

Tammany Mechanical Bank, circa 1875

360. Tammany Mechanical Bank, circa 1875


Movable cast iron bank made by J.E. Stevens Co. Male politician/banker takes your coin in his right hand and deposits it into his pocked with a grateful nod of his head. Seated man wears a mustache and bow tie and sits on an open work chair that reads Tammany Bank. Back of seat reads Patd Dec 23 1873. Screw bottom reads Patd June 8 ,1875. Measures apprx 6"H x 4-1/4"W.

200/300 Sold: $241.50

Mechanical Elephant Bank, late 19th/ early 20th Century

361. Mechanical Elephant Bank, late 19th/ early 20th Century


Grey elephant cast iron coin bank wears a yellow blanket and red strap. A coin is inserted into his howdah causing his trunk to wag. No indication of maker or patten year although reads "PAT APD FOR" inside his rear left leg. Screw head visible on left side. Measures apprx 4-1/2"H x 6-1/2"L.

75/125 Sold: $143.75

Bank Building Bank, late 19th/early 20th Century

362. Bank Building Bank, late 19th/early 20th Century


Charming cast iron still bank in the architectural form of a nine story bank building. Lattice of windows are pierce work. Features a small dome and round roof final and reads "Bank" above coin slot. Originally painted silver color. Visible joining screw. Measures apprx 5"H x 4"L x 2-1/4"W.

100/200 Sold: $51.75

Lot of Two Still Banks, late 19th/early 20th Century

363. Lot of Two Still Banks, late 19th/early 20th Century


Lot of two cast iron piggy banks. 1) Lucky bank with horse shoe and horse head profile ends and an open work barrel almost like a lottery machine. Central screw keeps the entire container in tact. Ends originally painted gold. Measures apprx 3-1/4"H x 2-3/4"W. 2) Safe bank in the square form of a safe box. Front face painted red and gold with a key hole. Sides have pierce work lattice and coin slot is on back. Bottom reads Patd. Mar 31-91. Measures apprx 3-1/4"H x 2-1/2"L x 2-1/4"W.

150/250 Sold: $166.75

Lot of Three Cast Iron Banks, late 19th/early 20th Century

364. Lot of Three Cast Iron Banks, late 19th/early 20th Century


1) Rocking Cradle. Sweet bank assumes the form of a sleeping child in a rocking cradle with an on looking perched bird. Coin slot on back side. Measures apprx 3-1/4"H x 3-3/4"L x 2-3/4"W. 2) Armored tank. Still bank in the shape on an army tank. Originally painted gold with coin slot in turret. Sides read Tank Bank U.S.A. 1918. In patriotic spirit of wartime as WWI lasted from 1914-1918. Measures apprx 2-1/4"H x 4-1/4"L. 3) Bust of famous American, Benjamin Franklin, know for his motto "A penny saved is a penny earned". Back reads "The Franklin Life Insurance Company, Founded 1884". Measures apprx 5"H x 3-5/8"L x 2-1/4"W.

150/250 Sold: $143.75

Black Joe Still Bank, late 19th/early 20th Century

365. Black Joe Still Bank, late 19th/early 20th Century


Cast iron bank featuring double faces of a young smiling African American Boy. Coin slot in the top of his floppy hat. Traces of original black, red, silver and gold paint. Base bolt attaches two sides. Measures apprx 4"H. Possible signature on bottom.

100/200 Sold: $207.00

Art and Crafts Inkwell Stand and Book Binding, Austrian, circa 1905

366. Art and Crafts Inkwell Stand and Book Binding, Austrian, circa 1905


Complementary secessionist period set of desk objects with rose wood wood inlay on brass. Symmetrical designs are made up of organic shapes inspired by branching, leafy trees. Binding is with green leather and grass green silk on interior. Curved stand features double handles and square well. Possibly made by Erhard and Son. Stand measures apprx 1-3/4"H x 8-1/4"L x 5"W. Binding measures apprx 11-3/8"H x 8-5/8"W.

100/175 Sold: $299.00

Pair of Animal Cast Iron Door Stops, early 20th Century

367. Pair of Animal Cast Iron Door Stops, early 20th Century


1) Scottie terrier. Little black dog in a red collar stands alert ready to spring to action. Measures apprx 5"H x 7"L. 2) Brown owl with round yellow eyes sits on a tree stump. Measures apprx 10"H x 5-1/4"W.

250/400 Sold: $184.00

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