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September 2005 Fine Art and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Fine Paintings
5-24
25-44
45-64
65-84
85-104
105-124
125-135
Works on Paper
136-155
156-175
176-195
196-215
216-235
236-255
256-275
276-295
296-315
316-319
Fine Paintings from India
320-329
330-339
340-343
Sculpture
344-353
354-363
364-373
374-381
Furniture
382-391
392-401
402-411
412-420
Fine Silver
421-430
431-440
441-450
451-460
Jewelry
461-470
471-480
481-490
491-500
501-510
511-515
Fine Lamps and Lighting
516-525
526-532
Glass
533-542
543-552
553-562
563-569
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
570-579
580-589
590-599
600-609
610-619
620-629
630-635
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
636-645
646-655
656-665
666-675
676-681
Decorative Arts
682-691
692-701
702-711
712-721
722-726
Oriental Carpets
727-736
737-746
747-756
757-766
767-773
Orientalia
774-783
784-793
794-803
804-813
814-819
A Collection of Ivory Carvings
820-829
830-839
840
A Collection of Opera Glasses
841-850
851-860
861-862
Lladro & Royal Doulton
863-872
873-882
883-892
893-902
903-912
913-922
923-932


Barre Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

841. Barre Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses


Decorative brass hardware complements a body finished in faceted mother of pearl inlay. Extendable brass and faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle. Overall soft lines."Made in France" and "L . E" logo is inscribed on the brass hardware. The edges around the objective lenses are inscribed "Barre France". In working condition. Glasses measure approx. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2". Extendable holder measures approx. 8"L.

100/200 Sold: $86.25

Iris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

842. Iris Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses


Elegant pair of mother of pearl opera glasses with brass hardware. Faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle is intermitted with brass rings. Inscribed "Iris Paris" and "I" logo. In working condition. "Iris" was among the most famous manufacturers and opticians. Such opera glasses were used as decorative evening-wear accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries. Glasses measure approx. 3-3/4" x 1-1/4", handle measures approx. 5"L.

100/200 Sold: $166.75

Marchand Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

843. Marchand Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses


Very nice pair of mother of pearl opera glasses with well polished brass hardware. Faceted mother of pearl lorgnette handle accent is a little off center on the extendable handle. Inscribed "Marchand Paris" and "I" logo. In working condition. Glasses measure approx. 3-7/8" x 1-7/8", extended handle measures approx. 8-3/4"L.

100/200 Sold: $155.25

Iris Mother of Pearl Binoculars

844. Iris Mother of Pearl Binoculars


Pair of French glasses with brass hardware and mother of pearl in an unusual amber tint. Inscribed "Iris Paris" and "Iris France" logo. "Iris" was among the most famous manufacturers and opticians. Measures approx. 3-3/4" x 2-1/8".

75/125 Sold: $103.50

Chavance Vintage Opera Glasses

845. Chavance Vintage Opera Glasses


Pair of French opera glasses with brass and hand decorated enamel with green beads and flowers. Lorgnette handle is of the same design; however some enamel on handle chipped off. Inscribed "Chavance & Co France" on the right lens trim and "Menger & Wagner Baltimore MD" logo, the latter one probably was the distribution company in the U.S. This pair measures approx. 3-3/4" x 2-1/4", extended handle approx. 6-5/8"L.

150/250 Sold: $143.75

Italian Mother of Pearl Multi-purpose Binoculars

846. Italian Mother of Pearl Multi-purpose Binoculars


Pair of Italian binoculars with brass hardware and mother of pearl inlay. Inscribed "Carlo Tailor" and "Napoli & Firenze" logo. This particular pair of binoculars has three settings "theatre", "field", and "marine"; small knob on the side allows to change the lenses according to their purpose. In very good working condition. Binoculars measure approx. 4-1/2" x 3-1/2".

75/125 Sold: $201.25

Chevalier Mother of Pearl Binoculars

847. Chevalier Mother of Pearl Binoculars


Pair of simple brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, inscribed "Chavalier Paris". Measure approx. 3-3/4" x 2".

75/125 Sold: $51.75

Lemaire Mother of Pearl Binoculars

848. Lemaire Mother of Pearl Binoculars


This pair of opera glasses features mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware accented with beadwork and stylized leaves. Front of the glasses is monogrammed with "S M E" initials. Inscribed "Lemaire FI paris". In fair working condition. Measures approx. 3-7/8" x 2-1/4".

75/125 Sold: $97.75

French Decorative Binoculars

849. French Decorative Binoculars


Unusual pair of glasses with decorative brass detailing, fluted ivory inlays intermitted by cobalt blue enamel ring with gilt decorations. In original case. Inscribed ""Godot Quai De L'Horloge N: 63'A". Measures approx. 4" x 1-5/8".

100/150 Sold: $172.50

Audemair Mother of Pearl Binoculars

850. Audemair Mother of Pearl Binoculars


This pair of glasses features brass hardware and mother of pearl inlays in an unusual lavender tint. In fair working condition. Inscribed with illegible initials on the brass hardware, and "Audemair Paris" near the lenses. In original case. Measure approx. 3-7/8" x 2-1/8".

100/150 Sold: $109.25

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