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November 2005 Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-16
Fine Paintings
17-31
32-46
47-61
62-76
77-91
92
Works on Paper
93-107
108-122
123-137
138-152
153-167
168-182
183-187
Sculpture
188-197
198-206
Furniture
207-216
217-219
Finely Carved European & Asian Ivories
220-229
230-239
240
Snuff Bottles & Objects d'Virtue
241-250
251-260
261-263
Orientalia
264-273
274-283
284-293
294
Porcelain & Ceramics
295-304
305-314
315-324
Glass
325-334
335-339
Fine Silver
340-349
350-359
360-365
Decorative Arts
366-375
376-385
386-395
396-405
406-415
416-418
Jewelry
419-443
444-468
469-493
494-518
519-543
544-547
Books, Maps & Photography
548-557
558-567
568-577
578-587
588-592
Carpets
593-602
603-612
613-622
623


Pair of Cloisonne Lamps

386. Pair of Cloisonne Lamps


This pair of identical cloisonne lamps features bulbous body and with flared bottom. Black background features two serpentine body dragons spitting fire, in between decorative borders. Both fitted for electricity. Measure approx. 15"T including ivory silk shades.

500/700 Sold: $460.00

Taylor Barometer, circa early 20th Century

387. Taylor Barometer, circa early 20th Century


The barometer has a wood base and removable glass-paneled cover. The handle with the writing tip might have been replaced. Ink bottle has some ink in it. The lot includes additional paper for the paper drum. A small plaque to the right of the drum reads "Taylor, Instrument Company, S. & M. Division, Rochester NY". Overall barometer measures approx. 8" x 13" x 6".

150/250 Sold: $195.50

Vintage

388. Vintage "Uncle Sam's Register Bank"


This vintage bank was manufactured by the Durable toy & Novelty Co. circa 1931, and looks like a red cash register, with a small opening on the bottom to insert paper money. Measures approx. 6"T.

20/40 Sold: $52.90

Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel

389. Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel


Gold-tone silk panel features two men and a woman with a child all surrounded by flowers and different creatures all with a decorative navy blue border. Professionally matted and framed. The panel measures approx. 29"H x 25"W; framed overall approx. 35-1/2"H x 30"W.

100/200 Sold: $258.75

A Pair of Mounted Horns, ca. late 19th/early 20th century

390. A Pair of Mounted Horns, ca. late 19th/early 20th century


A pair of decorative bull horns with silvered metal fittings, mounted on to silvered stands. Measure approx. 12-1/2"T.

100/300 Sold: $379.50

Mechanical Singing Bird (German, circa 19th/20th Century)

391. Mechanical Singing Bird (German, circa 19th/20th Century)


Brass birdcage contains a miniature bird with yellow and black feathers. He is perched on the stand which is decorated with small leaves and berries and a felt base. Cage is mounted to a gilt base with beadwork and floral mounts. In good working order. Measures apprx 12"H x 4-1/2" W x 6-1/2" D at base. Marked "Ken G" and "Made in Germany".

200/400 Sold: $575.00

Waterford Tantalus, 20th Century

392. Waterford Tantalus, 20th Century


This tantalus has the two crystal decanters in the wood stand with brass handle, hardware and decorations on the bottom. The handle on the stand can be locked in with the key so that the decanters cannot be removed. One of the original decanters was replaced by an almost identical one; however it is 1/8" smaller that original one and thus can be taken out when the handle is locked in. Nonetheless, this is still a great item. Overall this tantalus measures approx. 12" x 11-5/8".

800/1,000 Sold: $402.50

Cast Iron Horse Bookends, circa early 20th Century

393. Cast Iron Horse Bookends, circa early 20th Century


Gilt painted horse cast iron bookends. Nice and heavy, detailed horse images. Backs are concave. Not marked. Both measure approx. 5"T x 5-1/4"W x 2"D.

50/100 Sold: $51.75

Two Decorative Indian Treasure Boxes

394. Two Decorative Indian Treasure Boxes


A pair of miniature decorative treasure boxes made out of bone, both with decorative hardware on the hinged lids and purple velvet lining inside. First one measures approx. 2"H x 2-1/2"W, second one measures approx. 1-1/2"H x 3"W.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

Art Nouveau Tray

395. Art Nouveau Tray


Pretty Art Nouveau mermaid vanity table top tray. This is a cast metal sculptural piece featuring a lovely mermaid lying in the waves. She has a delightful smile and all her other details are beautifully executed. There is a raised emblem which reads: "Collection Francaise Made in USA". Measures approx. 10" wide x 7" long x 3-1/2" tall.

100/150 Sold: $293.25

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