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February 2006 Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-38
Paintings
39-58
59-78
79-98
99-118
119-138
139-158
159-167
Works on Paper
168-177
178-187
188-197
198-207
208-217
218-227
228-237
238-247
248-257
258-267
Sculpture
268-277
278-287
288-297
298-305
Furniture
306-315
316-325
326-332
Vintage Photography
333-342
343-348
Orientalia
349-358
359-368
369-378
379-388
389-398
399-408
409-418
419-428
429-436
Fine Jewelry
437-456
457-476
477-496
497-516
517-536
537-556
557-576
577-596
597-610
Decorative Arts
611-630
631-650
651-670
671-690
691-710
711-722
Wedgwood
723-732
733-742
743-752
753-762
763-772
773-776
Porcelain & Ceramics
777-786
787-796
797-806
807-816
817-826
827-836
837-846
847-855
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


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

Russian Enamel Salt Cellar

636. Russian Enamel Salt Cellar


Small salt dish features an enameled design of lime green stylized leaves and deep red berries. Glass insert. Bottom marked with Cyrillic letters. Small spoon with the same marks is included in the lot. Measures approx. 1-1/2" x 2-1/2."

150/200 Sold: $178.25

A Large Bronze Art Nouveau Lotus Bloom Bowl

637. A Large Bronze Art Nouveau Lotus Bloom Bowl


A lotus flower in bloom, raised up on stems with seed pod and bloom. Unmarked and no signature found, makers mark not found. Apprx 8-3/4"T x 14-1/2"D.

200/400 Sold: $207.00

Japanese Studio Bronze Vase, ca. 19th Century

638. Japanese Studio Bronze Vase, ca. 19th Century


A delightful baluster form hollow vase with broad rim and up-turned edge. Repousee work on body showing a squash garden with grasshoppers, beetles, rocks and a spider. Apprx 9"T x 11-1/4"D.

300/500

Art Nouveau Brass Fire Place Fender

639. Art Nouveau Brass Fire Place Fender


Hollow brass fender with flower forms in egg shapes, gentle sloped rear legs. Approx. 10"T x 58-1/2"W x 12"D. Light in weight, not heavy.

125/225 Sold: $161.00

A Pair of Wall Sconces, ca. early 20th Century

640. A Pair of Wall Sconces, ca. early 20th Century


Both cast bronze of Roccoco style, each with "S" armature with twisted design, catchers and candleholder. Rims are pierced, where prisms surely hung, however they are no longer a part of these wall lights. Each unmarked and approx. 15-1/2"L x 5-3/4"W. Holders extend approx. 4-1/2" from the wall.

125/150 Sold: $51.75

A Pair of Gilt Figurative Table Lamps, French, ca. late 19th/Early 20th Century

641. A Pair of Gilt Figurative Table Lamps, French, ca. late 19th/Early 20th Century


Highly stylized gilt spelter French lamps with Rococo base and scroll feet, surmounted with a male figure, pondering the contents of a letter tree brach supports with gilt leaves and details overall. Each approx. 14"T.

100/200 Sold: $74.75

A Pair of Decorative Mantel Urns, ca. Early 20th Century

642. A Pair of Decorative Mantel Urns, ca. Early 20th Century


Aladdin lamps with flames from the lamp spout atop conical bases decorated with dimensional portraits of a woman in a shield cartouche. Round hollow bases, unmarked. Each approx. 11-1/2"T.

75/125 Sold: $126.50

An Antique Tole Painted Coal Scuttle

643. An Antique Tole Painted Coal Scuttle


A very decorative 19th century footed coal scuttle, apprx 15" wide, 19" deep, 18" tall to the top of the handle. Probably made of tin, formed, painted, and hand decorated; with a cast iron handle at the top with oak-leaf and acorn motif. The front of the hinged lid is decorated with a painting of a blond young girl daydreaming in a landscape, holding a flower. A two-handled jug is set before her, and a landscape with lake and a clouded sky in the distance. The body of the scuttle is painted black, and at one time was embellished with gilt designs which are almost worn off. There is a space at the back of the scuttle where a brush once was held. There is a handled metal insert in the interior which was used to unload the ashes.

300/500 Sold: $126.50

Bellows Operated Signal Horn & Air Supply by Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd., ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

644. Bellows Operated Signal Horn & Air Supply by Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd., ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Produced by Siebe Gorman & Co. LTD, Neptune Works Chessington Surrey, England. Top with oval maker's plaque and brass instruction plaque "Code of Signalling by Means of Life-line/ 1 Tug - More Air. 2 Tugs - Less Air. 3 Tugs - Help me Out", above an iron foot plate, studded edge leather sides and coiled spring fastening, on an oblong oak plinth. Approx. 26"T x 20-1/2"L x 10"W. Augustus Siebe, known for inventing the first deep sea helmet in 1830, also has the first patented Smoke Helmet.

100/150 Sold: $247.25

Aesthetic Movement Andirons

645. Aesthetic Movement Andirons


Hammered appearance with oak leaf and acorn motif. Hammered ball tops, resting in fern scrolls surmounting hammered column also with broad motif design. Leg are ball and claw. Approx. 19"T x 12"W x 23"D.

200/300 Sold: $356.50

Decorative Figural Metal Frame

646. Decorative Figural Metal Frame


Mixed alloy metal frame with figural group of cherubs on top with musical instruments and seahorses at the bottom. Easel footed back, frame with illegible registration number. Probably early 20th Century, approx. 14"T.

50/100 Sold: $74.75

Mantel Clock by the Canada Clock Company, ca. late 19th Century

647. Mantel Clock by the Canada Clock Company, ca. late 19th Century


Produced in Hamilton, Ontario, wood clock with beautiful pendulum and carved top. Glass front door painted, flanked by two gilt angles on posts with mirrored back panels. Works stamped Canada Clock Co. and dial stamped Pat. Mar.27.76 (8?). Approx. 22-1/4"T x 16-1/2"W x 5-1/4"D.

200/400 Sold: $287.50

A Figural Clock by The New Haven Clock Company

648. A Figural Clock by The New Haven Clock Company


Fancy clock face in ivory color within a mixed alloy decorative figural frame. Produced by the New Haven Clock Company, Connecticut. Approx. 6-1/2"T.

50/75 Sold: $46.00

Japy Freres Mantle Clock, French c. late 19th Century

649. Japy Freres Mantle Clock, French c. late 19th Century


Gilt metal figurative clock with alabaster, signed on works by the famous French clock maker. Approx. 16-1/2"T x 13"W x 4-1/2"D. Very nice detail to sculpture.

200/400 Sold: $195.50

Small French Inkwell With Penholder

650. Small French Inkwell With Penholder


Lovely footed inkwell with round container flanked by two penholders. No marks found. Container is missing the insert. Measures approx. 4"T x 5"W x 5"L.

100/200 Sold: $51.75

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