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November 2005 Auction Catalog

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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


Hornbill Ivory Snuff Bottle, circa 19th Century

251. Hornbill Ivory Snuff Bottle, circa 19th Century


Hornbill ivory; front features carved relief of an outdoor scene with people in gazebo, back features a carved relief of a dog under the tree. On the narrow sides there is a relief cameo of a dragon from the red sheath of the casque. Measures approx. 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 1/2".

150/200 Sold: $281.75

Carved Hornbill Ivory Snuff Bottle, circa 19th Century

252. Carved Hornbill Ivory Snuff Bottle, circa 19th Century


Another beautiful example of hornbill ivory snuff bottle. Light amber colored ivory bottle with carved out peony flowers around it. Sides of the bottle have some red coloring due to red part of the casque out of which the bottle was made of. Red carved chain is attached to the stopper and part of the carving on the bottle. Measures approx. 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 1/2".

150/300 Sold: $810.75

Amethyst Gemstone Box, ca. 20th century

253. Amethyst Gemstone Box, ca. 20th century


Rectangular box, the top and the sides are of finely matched panels of crystal amethyst. The interior is lined in white marble with grey striations. The lid closes on a gold-plated hinge that is stamped on the right "Made in England", "HG&S" on the left, and on the far left with style number. Measures approx. 1-1/2"H x 7-1/8"W x 4-1/4"L.

400/600 Sold: $517.50

Small Asprey Gemstone Box, ca. mid 20th century

254. Small Asprey Gemstone Box, ca. mid 20th century


This very well made box features gemstone panels over black marble lining inside and gilt hardware on the hinged lid. Small gilt plaque inside features "Asprey" logo. Measures approx. 1-1/2" x 6-1/8" x 4-1/8".

250/500 Sold: $264.50

Large Asprey Blue Tiger-Eye Stone Box

255. Large Asprey Blue Tiger-Eye Stone Box


The top and sides of well matched panels of blue tiger-eye semiprecious stone, interior is lined with polished black stone. Hinged lid has gilt hardware and a little plaque with Asprey logo. Measures approx. 3" x 11-1/2" x 7".

300/600 Sold: $609.50

Large Asprey Rhodochrosite Box

256. Large Asprey Rhodochrosite Box


Finely matched panels of pink rhodochrosite panels are on top and sides of this lovely box, the interior is lined with white marble with grey striations. Hinged lid features gilt hardware and trim. Could be a work of Georg Wild. Inscribed "Asprey" on bottom. Measures approx. 2-1/2" x 12" x 8".

500/700 Sold: $776.25

Green & Blue Egg-Shaped Gemstone

257. Green & Blue Egg-Shaped Gemstone


Beautiful green and blue striations, with light green and black inclusions. Measures approx. 5-3/4" T x 4"W. Clear plastic stand is included in the lot.

200/400 Sold: $80.50

Amethyst Gemstone Bowl made for Asprey

258. Amethyst Gemstone Bowl made for Asprey


Elongated bowl carved out of a large piece of amethyst crystal. Marked "Asprey" as well as the artist's logo on the bottom. Measures approx. 5"T x 6-3/4"L x 11"W.

600/800 Sold: $546.25

Banded Agate Bird

259. Banded Agate Bird


Opalescent banded agate with warm striations, carved into a beautiful bird sitting on a branch. Measures approx. 6-3/4"T.

100/200 Sold: $80.50

Carved Quartz Elephant

260. Carved Quartz Elephant


Elephant carved out of threaded quartz. Not signed. Measures approx. 5"T x 6"W.

100/200 Sold: $57.50

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