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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


French Hand-Painted Ivory, Tortoise Shell and Gold Composition Box, circa late 18th Century

611. French Hand-Painted Ivory, Tortoise Shell and Gold Composition Box, circa late 18th Century


Beautiful young lady is hand-painted on ivory, under glass; surrounded by yellow gold trim with stylized detailing. Overall the body of the box is made of tortoise shell, with gold trim. European gold mark is on the trim of the box. Overall measures approx. 3" in diameter, 7/8" tall.

800/1,200 Sold: $632.50

French Louis XVI Circular Maroon Composition Box, circa late 18th Century

612. French Louis XVI Circular Maroon Composition Box, circa late 18th Century


Detachable cover features a French School miniature portrait of a lady with laurel wreath in her hair, painted on ivory; under glass with outer engraved gold mount. This maroon composition box features a pressed pattern of stars. The rim is inlaid with bands of yellow gold decorations. The interior is lined with tortoise shell. Measures approx. 3" in diameter and 1" tall.

700/1,000 Sold: $632.50

French Miniature Portrait, Tortoise Shell and Gold Composition Box, circa late 18th Century

613. French Miniature Portrait, Tortoise Shell and Gold Composition Box, circa late 18th Century


French School miniature portrait of courtly lady in period clothing and hair style; painted on ivory, under glass, with decorative gold mount. The tortoise shell body of this box is trimmed with yellow gold band decorations of stylized leaves. This box measures approx. 3" in diameter and 1" tall.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $1,495.00

Paper Mache Tray, English ca. 1840-50

614. Paper Mache Tray, English ca. 1840-50


Large rectangular papier mache tray with central floral spray surround by gilt highlighted springs and leafy decoration. Back with painted mark "C. 1.". Apprx 19" x 23-1/2".

1,500/2,000

Art Nouveau Copper Umbrella Stand, ca. 1910

615. Art Nouveau Copper Umbrella Stand, ca. 1910


Hammered copper with brass base, handle and ball accents. Unmarked, approx. 30"T.

600/800 Sold: $316.25

A Tole Painted Tray, ca. mid-20th Century

616. A Tole Painted Tray, ca. mid-20th Century


Elongated octagonal tray with hand painted floral spray in center, gold painted rim and accents. Flowers include hydrangea, roses, tulips and daisies. Sides pierced for handles. Approx. 26" x 18-1/2".

125/175 Sold: $109.25

A Safavid Style Brass Candle Holder, Iran, ca. 19th Century

617. A Safavid Style Brass Candle Holder, Iran, ca. 19th Century


Candle holder of molded, hollow form, pierced or fretwork technique throughout. Mihrabs with portraits and animals, two raised rope bands and flared base. Approx. 9-1/2"T.

400/600

Antique Horn & Tortoise Shell Snuff Box

618. Antique Horn & Tortoise Shell Snuff Box


Elongated box of carved horn has applied thin covering on lid of tortoise shell. Unmarked or signed, box approx. 4"L x 1-3/4"D x 1"T.

100/200 Sold: $149.50

European Wood Inlaid Box and a

619. European Wood Inlaid Box and a "Neckties" Box, circa late 19th Century


This lot includes two wooden boxes: small European box features wood inlay flowers and border, marked "Karlsbad". Bottom of the inside is lined with pale green velvet. Measures approx. 2" x 5" x 3-1/4". Second wood box features brass "Neckties" logo on top; interior is lined with pink silk. Measures approx. 3" x 14" x 4".

125/200 Sold: $40.25

Ivory Box With Painting of the Taj Mahal, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

620. Ivory Box With Painting of the Taj Mahal, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Oval carved ivory box with hinged lid. Lid with hand painted portrait of the Taj Mahal, approx. 1-7/8" x 2-3/4"W.

150/225 Sold: $120.75

Clock Tower Encased in Overlay

621. Clock Tower Encased in Overlay


Clock within wood "tower", encased with pierced bone or ivory overlay. Lower drawer, over bracket feet. Back not finished. Applied polychrome accents. White enameled dial with winder and one spade. Approx. 11-1/2"T x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4"D.

150/225 Sold: $638.25

Tortoise Shell Covered Box, English, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

622. Tortoise Shell Covered Box, English, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Wood box with secondary wood liner. Covered in thin tortoise shell with brass shield escutcheon and bun feet. Approx. 4-1/4"T x 6-1/4"W x 5-1/4"D. Unsigned.

200/400 Sold: $276.00

An Iroquois Beaded Bag, Great Lakes Region, ca. 1870

623. An Iroquois Beaded Bag, Great Lakes Region, ca. 1870


A beautiful beaded bag with colorful glass beads on brown velvet and dyed cotton cloth. Interior lined with cotton. Two flaps on either side with like flower pattern. Approx. 6-1/4"T x 6"W.

200/300 Sold: $126.50

Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth

624. Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth


Primitive engraving of a three mast ship, initialed lower right "AT". Apprx 3-3/4"T. During long voyages many whale-men spent their idle time carving on the sperm whale teeth or bones, carving intricate scenes into the teeth and bones, rubbing their carvings with ink or soot. American whalers produced some of the finest scrimshaw.

150/250 Sold: $195.50

A Gentleman's Travel Case, English, ca. 19th Century

625. A Gentleman's Travel Case, English, ca. 19th Century


Sold in Boston by George S. Tolman, "Importer and dealer in English, French and Chinese Fancy Goods, rich parasols, umbrellas....". Dark stained wood box with inlaid brasses and buckram interior, with compartments. Apprx 5-1/2"T x 10-1/4"W x 8-1/4"D.

150/250 Sold: $120.75

A Salesman's Miniature Furniture Sample, ca. 19th Century

626. A Salesman's Miniature Furniture Sample, ca. 19th Century


A very fine mahogany example of an Empire style side board with mirrored doors and pediment. Upper drawer and lower cabinet with one shelf. Column pilasters with leaf capitols. Approx. 18"T x 12-1/2"W x 7"D.

700/1,000 Sold: $575.00

Another Salesman's Miniature Furniture Sample, ca. 19th Century

627. Another Salesman's Miniature Furniture Sample, ca. 19th Century


Another fine example, a miniature three drawer chest with knob pulls carved pilasters and veneered wood. On small bracket feet. Approx. 12"T x 10-1/4" x 5-3/4".

400/600 Sold: $299.00

Arts & Crafts Wood Box, circa early 20th Century

628. Arts & Crafts Wood Box, circa early 20th Century


Beautiful textured box depicts large red poppy flowers with lush green foliage. Bottom of the interior has is lined with pale green silk pillow. Interior is inscribed "Merry X Mas 08 Elsir". Measures approx. 3-3/4"T x 7-1/2"W x 15"L.

100/200 Sold: $57.50

Carved Calabash Gourd Commemorating The President of the Republic of Peru, ca. 1912

629. Carved Calabash Gourd Commemorating The President of the Republic of Peru, ca. 1912


Carved gourd commemorating Guillermo E. Billinghurst, president of Peru (1912–14). Body with figures in everyday life celebrating, lid with overall design, cut out star shape. Interestingly, the presidents last name is spelled incorrectly. Approx. 7-1/4"T x 8".

600/800

Hand Painted Russian Lacquered Box, ca. 1931

630. Hand Painted Russian Lacquered Box, ca. 1931


Signed lower right E. Semyonov in Cyrillic and dated '31. Lid hand painted with landscape of children fishing with nearby dock. On ball feet, interior painted bright red. Approx. 2-1/4"T x 8" x 4-1/2"D.

600/800

Russian Match Safe by Gustav Gustavovich Klingert, Moscow circa 1890's.

631. Russian Match Safe by Gustav Gustavovich Klingert, Moscow circa 1890's.


Smooth enameled rectangular match safe with hinged lid; front decorated with the escutcheon initialed "N B M" in Cyrillic. Underneath the lid there are two hallmarks: Letters of GK (Gustav Klingert) in a square cartouche (Postnikova-Loseva #3905), and 84 zolotniks mark with Moscow symbol of a man on horseback facing west. On the outer edge of the top of the safe there are two marks: the assayer mark A. R. in Cyrillic, possibly A. Romanov, with the 84 zolotniks mark and symbol of Moscow all in a square cartouche. To the right there is an illegible hallmark and a number "3070" hand scratched. The box measures approx. 2"T x 1-1/4"W x 1/2"L.

300/500 Sold: $609.50

Amsterdam Porcelain Plaque Signed  H. ten Kate

632. Amsterdam Porcelain Plaque Signed H. ten Kate


Hand painted porcelain plaque depicting a period domestic scene with four men and a dog. Signed "H. ten Kate" on the lower right corner. Verso is marked "Amsterdam". Image measures approx. 10-1/2" x 17". Framed overall approx. 17" x 25".

800/1,200 Sold: $258.75

Pair of Miniature Landscapes signed Gilmer

633. Pair of Miniature Landscapes signed Gilmer


Two oval landscapes. Oil, possibly on celluloid or ivory. Both signed by the artist on the lower margin, framed in oval lacquered frames; under glass. Both images measure approx. 3-1/4" x 2-1/2", framed overall approx. 5-1/2" x 4-1/2".

250/350 Sold: $126.50

Neyret Freres Woven Tapestry, ca. late 19th Century

634. Neyret Freres Woven Tapestry, ca. late 19th Century


A black and white tapestry rendered in a jacquard loomed silk fabric and made by the French ribbon company. The signature is "NF" in the lower left and created after J. Giradet. Scene depicts a fancy lady stepping from her carriage to greet a gentleman. Panel is adhered to backing board. Measures approx. 24" x 17-1/2".

75/125 Sold: $92.00

Two Russian Enamel Spoons by Nikolai Vasilievich Alexeev, circa 1896-1908

635. Two Russian Enamel Spoons by Nikolai Vasilievich Alexeev, circa 1896-1908


Two lovely Russian enameled spoons with pan-slavic floral design and a beaded edge. Colors include pale green background, turquoise, green, red, white, navy blue. Egg-shaped shallow bowl with gold-wash interior. Tapering handle features three parts: twist design, four columns of navy blue cloisonné style dots over white enamel, and finial-crown in turquoise and navy blue enamels. Cyrillic letters of N. A. (Nikolai Alexeev) in a square cartouche (Postnikova-Loseva #2710). Both measure approx. 4-1/4"L.

300/500 Sold: $264.50

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