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February 2006 Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-38
Paintings
39-63
64-88
89-113
114-138
139-163
164-167
Works on Paper
168-187
188-207
208-227
228-247
248-267
Sculpture
268-277
278-287
288-297
298-305
Furniture
306-315
316-325
326-332
Vintage Photography
333-342
343-348
Orientalia
349-363
364-378
379-393
394-408
409-423
424-436
Fine Jewelry
437-461
462-486
487-511
512-536
537-561
562-586
587-610
Decorative Arts
611-635
636-660
661-685
686-710
711-722
Wedgwood
723-732
733-742
743-752
753-762
763-772
773-776
Porcelain & Ceramics
777-791
792-806
807-821
822-836
837-851
852-855
Glass
856-865
866-875
876-885
886-895
896-899
Silver
900-909
910-919
920-929
930-939
940-949
950-959
960-964
Carpets
965-974
975-984
985-994
995-1004
1005-1014
1015
Autographs, Books, Maps & Documents
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1050


A Persian Div, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

661. A Persian Div, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Long handle with devil-like head with pointed horns, a ceremonial parade mace. Possibly made of brass, hollow handle and and top have overall flower and vine pattern. Approx. 26-1/2"L.

75/150 Sold: $126.50

Three Russian Tea Holders, circa early/mid 20th Century

662. Three Russian Tea Holders, circa early/mid 20th Century


All three are made of white metal. First one is of lacy design; bottom marked with the maker's mark; without the handle measures approx. 2-1/2"T x 2-1/2"D. Second one is mid 20th Century in classic soviet style with slightly flared bottom, pierced gallery, the body is decorated with grape vines; cartouche on the front depicts a globe with Kremlin tower and space rockets circling the globe towards the moon; bottom is stamped with the factory mark and price of 3 rubles 50 kopeykas; without the handle measures approx. 3-3/4"T x 3-1/4"D. Third tea holder is of polished body with four decorative feet and pierced gallery on the top; commemorative mark in Cyrillic reads "From Nazik and Lyala 1926/ VII 24th year"; without the handle measures approx. 2-3/4"T x 2-1/2"D.

400/600 Sold: $80.50

Clipper Ship Barometer, circa late 19th/early 20th Century

663. Clipper Ship Barometer, circa late 19th/early 20th Century


Original brass case aneroid barometer and thermometer from a clipper ship. Measures approx. 5-1/4" in diameter.

200/300 Sold: $184.00

Antique Carved Mirror

664. Antique Carved Mirror


Nicely carved mirror featuring two cherubs on top and an overall pattern of oak leaves and acorns. Also there are several large hooks, which may be used as hooks for hats. Overall this mirror measures approx. 30" x 37"

300/600 Sold: $575.00

Oil Lamp, American circa early 20th Century

665. Oil Lamp, American circa early 20th Century


Oil lamp with black wood base features black metal and glass body with transfer and hand decoration of a yellow rose and is topped with clear hurricane shade. Measures approx. 18"T.

100/200 Sold: $23.00

Antique Scale, American, ca. late 19th Century

666. Antique Scale, American, ca. late 19th Century


These scales feature a wood trunk with a marble top and brass scale plates. Measure approx. 6"T x 18"L x 7"W.

150/200 Sold: $120.75

Carved Wood Plant Stand, circa late 19th/early 20th Century

667. Carved Wood Plant Stand, circa late 19th/early 20th Century


Single stand in three parts: circle capital, the segmented column stand banded with stylized leaves, and tripod base with claw feet. Measures approx. 53"T.

500/700 Sold: $143.75

The Laocöon Group Carved Oval Plaque

668. The Laocöon Group Carved Oval Plaque


The plaque depicts the classical Greek mythological scene: The Laocöon Group, original of which is in the Vatican Museum. The plaque measures approx. 15" x 23".

100/200 Sold: $40.25

Reverse Painted Glass Lamp

669. Reverse Painted Glass Lamp


Lovely reverse painted glass lamp depicts seascape and two lighthouses. Glass shade rests on a decorative metal stand and has a brass finial. Fitted for electricity. Measures approx. 18"T. Maker unknown.

400/600 Sold: $103.50

Handel

670. Handel "Bird of Paradise" Reverse Painted Lamp, ca. 1901 - 1936


A Handel table lamp with a domical shade with reverse painted and enameled with Handel's famous "Birds of Paradise" scene in deep red background, the shade signed Handel 7021, bronze fitting also marked with "Handel Lamps Pat'd No. 970664". Handel three light base with pull chains signed "Handel Lamps" on tag of felt. Lamp approx. 24"T, shade appox. 7-3/4"T x 17-3/4"W.

6,000/8,000

Dirk Van Erp Copper Bowl

671. Dirk Van Erp Copper Bowl


Copper hand wrought shallow footed bowl. The bottom is marked "Dirk Van Erp San Francisco". The bowl measures approx. 12"D x 9"T.

300/500 Sold: $494.50

Nephrite Jade Cigar Holder

672. Nephrite Jade Cigar Holder


Nephrite jade cigar holder. Offered in the original green Cartier box. Measures approx. 4-3/4"L.

100/200 Sold: $184.00

Cartier Gold Wash Basket with Strawberries, Designed by Jane Hutcheson

673. Cartier Gold Wash Basket with Strawberries, Designed by Jane Hutcheson


A lovely gold wash basket set with enameled strawberry and little white flowers set with green cabochons bouquet. The basket is inscribed "Cartier Hand Made sterling". Sticker "Designed by Jane Hutcheson for Cartier" on the bottom. Measures approx. 3"T x 3-1/2"W. Jane Hutcheson is known for her miniature enameled bouquets.

400/600 Sold: $759.00

Wild Pheasant

674. Wild Pheasant


Wild pheasant in taxidermy. Attached to an oval walnut base. Bright feathering. Measures approx. 13"T x 15"W at the base.

150/200 Sold: $97.75

Grotesque Head Study

675. Grotesque Head Study


Grotesque head study in light wood composite painted brown. Hook on verso for displaying on the wall. Measures approx. 8" x 7-1/2" x 6".

75/150 Sold: $63.25

Antique Brass

676. Antique Brass "Student Lamp", ca. early 20th Century


This "student lamp" is made to look like a single burner lamp popular in mid 19th Century among students because it did not cast any undershadow. Brushed brass body and lamp shade; bulb is placed in the faux candle. Measures approx. 20"T.

150/250 Sold: $80.50

Art Deco Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade, c. 1930's

677. Art Deco Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade, c. 1930's


Beautiful deco brass floor lamp features decorative round base, slender fluted body with a pretty finial, which supports an opalescent molded glass shade. The shade features an all-over flower vine design and a beaded rim. This lamp measures approx. 64"T.

300/500 Sold: $138.00

Pair of Carved Cinnabar Lamps, ca. late 19th/20th century

678. Pair of Carved Cinnabar Lamps, ca. late 19th/20th century


Lamps of tapered form with the appearance of carved cinnabar, both with decorative handles, brass tone metal tops and carved teak bases. Custom silk shades and carved red lacquered finials accent the lamps. Each approx. 29"T. Purchased from Mr. Nicolas Velloney, circa 1983.

300/500 Sold: $529.00

A Pair of Regency Style Lanterns, ca. 20th Century

679. A Pair of Regency Style Lanterns, ca. 20th Century


Tole painted tin with demi-lune carousel tops with gilt finial accents. Glass paneled fronts with one hinged door, brass metal feet. Tops are removable. Each is approx. 28"T x 10-1/2"W x 8"D.

500/700 Sold: $431.25

Pair of Lacquered Torchieres, ca. 1840

680. Pair of Lacquered Torchieres, ca. 1840


Red lacquered table torchieres, fluted form on scalloped bases. Tops with candle prickets, each approx. 37-1/2"T to tip of spike. Bases approx. 7-1/2"W. Purchased from Mr. Nicolas Velloney circa 1985.

400/600 Sold: $172.50

Gilt Metal Flower Sconces, ca. Early 20th Century

681. Gilt Metal Flower Sconces, ca. Early 20th Century


A pair of wall sconces in the form of meandering flowers and foliage. With gold, silver and bronze metal leaf. Both measure approx. 2'T x 1'W.

150/200 Sold: $184.00

Brunswick Pool Cues with Others with a Stand, Assorted Vintage Billiard Accessories Including Ivory Balls, Cue Tips, Chalk, and Other Items.

682. Brunswick Pool Cues with Others with a Stand, Assorted Vintage Billiard Accessories Including Ivory Balls, Cue Tips, Chalk, and Other Items.


Out of nine pool cues in the stand four were made by “The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company.” In 1884 Brunswick Billiards company joined its rival and thus became the largest billiards equipment company in the world. The cues are one piece cue with various woods & weights, four point inlay design. Two of them feature twine wrap handle, with wear. All four cues in this collection feature “The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company” logo. The collection of vintage billiard accessories includes five ivory balls, two red-stained ivory or bone balls, four carom balls, and a clay ball decorated with a star. Most of the balls were made by the Brunswick - Balke - Collender Co. and include original boxes. Also included in the collection are 'Elk Master Tip" cue tips; "Monarch Cue Tips" made by the Brunswick Paris Division; all in original boxes. "National Tournament Chalk" and "Spinks' Billiard Chalk...Best and Cheapest."; both in original boxes. Three billiard tools are also included.

1,500/2,200 Sold: $460.00

Pair of Antique Pool Accroutments

683. Pair of Antique Pool Accroutments


This lot includes a ball rack and a cue rack. The wooden cue rack measures approx. 66" x 36"; upper part features stick and ball decoration among many other things. The ball rack is approx. 28"T x 23"W, and features six ball shelves and a decorative gallery on top.

300/500 Sold: $391.00

Gravestone Rubbing of Sir Thomas Beauchamp

684. Gravestone Rubbing of Sir Thomas Beauchamp


Life size gravestone rubbing on black paper of Sir Thomas Beauchamp at St. Mary's church, Warwick England, August 1978. The process: brass rubbing. The tomb is a cement sarcophagus, waist high, a brass casting covering the top. Special black paper is laid on this surface and is rubbed with special crayons. The result is an original and unique piece of art work. Decorative frame; under glass. Paper measures approx. 68-1/2" x 22-1/2"; framed overall approx. 72" x 25-1/2".

150/300 Sold: $172.50

Carved Wood Doll, ca. late 19th/early20th Century

685. Carved Wood Doll, ca. late 19th/early20th Century


Hand carved articulated wood doll with flexible joints. Measures approx. 24" tall. Most commonly used as artists' models.

150/250 Sold: $753.25

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