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May 2006 Fine Art and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-16
Russian Arts
17-26
27-36
37-46
47-56
57-66
67-76
77-82
Paintings
83-107
108-132
133-157
158-182
183-207
208
Works on Paper
209-233
234-258
259-283
284-308
309-333
334-358
359-383
384-389
Sculpture
390-399
400-409
410-419
420-429
430-431
Furniture
432-441
442-451
452-456
Decorative Arts
457-476
477-496
497-516
517-536
537-556
557-558
Art Lamps & Lighting
559-568
569-578
579
Fine Jewelry
580-594
595-609
610-624
625-639
640-654
655-669
670-671
Versace Watches
672-681
682-691
692-693
Fine Silver
694-703
704-713
714-721
Glass
722-731
732-739
Porcelain & Ceramics
740-754
755-769
770-784
785-799
800-811
Wedgwood
812-821
822-831
832-841
842
Orientalia
843-852
853-862
863-872
873-882
883-892
893-902
903
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photography
904-913
914-923
924-933
934
Carpets
935-944
945-954
955-964
965-974
975-984
985-990


Arts & Crafts Silver on Bronze Cigar Humidor, ca. early 20th Century

517. Arts & Crafts Silver on Bronze Cigar Humidor, ca. early 20th Century


Bronze humidor with a hinged lid decorated with silver overlay. Interior lined with wood. Bottom marked "4076 AMS Sterling on bronze Pat. Aug 27, 12" Measures approx. 3" x 10" x 6".

150/300 Sold: $465.75

Arts & Crafts Teapot, ca. early 20th Century

518. Arts & Crafts Teapot, ca. early 20th Century


Hand wrought footed teapot with a bold repousee decoration on the side, straight narrow spout, and a wicker handle. No marks found. Measures approx. 7" x 7-1/2" x 4-1/2" in diameter.

100/200 Sold: $241.50

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Cigar Tray, ca. 1910-1915

519. Roycroft Arts & Crafts Cigar Tray, ca. 1910-1915


An Arts & Crafts hand hammered copper cigar tray, with a very nice satin finish. Bottom is marked with a Roycroft pre-1918 insignia. This tray measures approx. 1" x 4-1/4".

150/250 Sold: $138.00

Two Art Deco Ashtrays

520. Two Art Deco Ashtrays


First is a silver ashtray with three cigarette holders, approx. 7-3/4"D. Second is a copper ash tray with two cigar holders and brass banding, stamped 419-11, approx. 7-1/2"D. Both are cement weighted.

125/225 Sold: $23.00

Cast Iron Shield, ca. early 20th Century

521. Cast Iron Shield, ca. early 20th Century


The heavy decorative cast iron shield depicting a Classical scene. Measures approx. 29" x 21".

150/300 Sold: $103.50

Arts and Crafts Brass Wall Sconce

522. Arts and Crafts Brass Wall Sconce


A hand-hammered relief wall sconce fitted with two wells to hold candles, in a stylized design resembling a tree with roots at the base. "M. Allum...7/76...5296" is lettered in black on the back panel. Overall approx. 14" tall x 8-1/2" wide.

100/200 Sold: $80.50

A Pair of

523. A Pair of "Chariot Horses" Frankart Bookends. Circa 1920's


A pair of cast metal Frankart bookends in the shape of horses' heads on stands. Each is approx. 5-1/2" H x 4-1/2" W x 3-1/2" D. The horses' heads are painted in a bronze paint and their bases painted in black. Felted bottoms. Ref: Kuritzky, "The Encyclopedia of Bookends" in a double horse head set, page 201, Plate 1325, entitled "CHARIOT HORSES".

50/100 Sold: $63.25

Kokoon Arts Club Trophy, dated 1932

524. Kokoon Arts Club Trophy, dated 1932


"Prize presented ladies Night Sept 24th, 1932 The Kokoon Arts Club", designed by Joseph Terr, copyrighted 1932. Molded female head with stylized curls, plated in brass. Approx. 8-1/2"T x 5-3/4"W.

100/200 Sold: $132.25

Lot of Pre & Civil War Buttons

525. Lot of Pre & Civil War Buttons


Lot includes; 12 SCOVILLS & CO., Waterbury 1840-1865 10 YOUNG SMITH & CO. New York 1830-1858 3 WATERBURY BUTTON CO. 1849-1965 1 W.B. MFG. Co.

150/300 Sold: $178.25

Another Lot of Pre-Civil War Buttons

526. Another Lot of Pre-Civil War Buttons


Lot includes; 1 HORSTMANN & SONS PHI 1843-1863 11 R. & W. ROBINSON 1836-1848 8 SCOVILLS & CO., Waterbury 1840-1865 2 Illegible

150/300 Sold: $189.75

Thirteen Pre & Civil War Buttons

527. Thirteen Pre & Civil War Buttons


Lot includes; 11 ACKERMAN & MIXER 1847-1861 2 D. EVANS & CO. 1848-1945

75/125 Sold: $120.75

Eleven Pre & Civil War Buttons

528. Eleven Pre & Civil War Buttons


Lot includes; 4 ACKERMAN & MIXER 1847-1861 Extra Super Fine 1 D. EVANS & CO. 1848-1945 6 ROBINSON MAKERS ca. 19th century

75/125 Sold: $92.00

Fifty One Brass Buttons

529. Fifty One Brass Buttons


51 brass buttons with the American Eagle with shield. Verso stamped by manufacturer; "Meinvielle-Schneider Paris".

150/300 Sold: $437.00

Two Pieces of Black Memorabilia

530. Two Pieces of Black Memorabilia


A lot of two pieces of Black Memorobelia including a "Mammy" doll holding a cluster of five infants, and a small painted cast-iron accordionist. The "Mammy" doll is a soft-body doll, approx. 8"T, in a traditional cotton dress, apron and head-wrap. She is wearing hoop earrings made from small circular paperclips. The accordionist is cast iron with multicolor enamel paint and was originally part of a set. Approx. 1"+T.

350/550

Decorative Mandolin

531. Decorative Mandolin


A Decorative hand-made Mandolin, the body of light wood and dark wood inlay (rosewood). Mother of Pearl inlays on neck between frets, bone inlay at the top of the neck, overall 22" long x 7" at the widest point.

50/100 Sold: $115.00

Antique Coffee Mill, ca. early 20th Century

532. Antique Coffee Mill, ca. early 20th Century


Brass coffee mill with a decorative pierced grinding handle, flared opening for filling beans, and a small drawer. Overall etched design of flower stems and leaves in a diagonal pattern. No maker's mark found. Overall this mill measures approx. 9"T x 4"W.

75/150 Sold: $80.50

Antique Alms Box

533. Antique Alms Box


Originally located inside the entrance of a church, this locking box has an opening at the top for donations to the church. Cylinder box with raised bands and removable urn finial and lid. Approx. 10-1/2"T x 4"W.

200/500 Sold: $184.00

Partial Copper Lavabo

534. Partial Copper Lavabo


Copper container for holding water with two brass tubes, approx. 14"T x 15"W x 4-1/4"D, comes with base with two decorative knobs, approx. 5-3/4"T x 15"W x 4-1/2"D. Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

75/150 Sold: $34.50

Brass and Copper Ship Lantern, ca. 19th/20th Century

535. Brass and Copper Ship Lantern, ca. 19th/20th Century


Shiny copper lantern with brass handles and accents. There are three brass plaques marked "Port", "The Maritime" and "4001". Clear glass globe inside. Hinged lid on top. Overall this lantern measures approx. 22" x 14".

400/600 Sold: $195.50

Ram Horn Desk Accessory or Standish

536. Ram Horn Desk Accessory or Standish


Pair of ram horns mounted on a heart-shaped brass base, with a candle holder mounted to the top of the horns. Serrated brass hardware could serve as a pen holder, a small dish is mounted on the back. Decorated with Hindu figurines. Overall measures approx. 12" x 14" x 8". Very interesting and unusual piece.

150/300 Sold: $161.00

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