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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Paintings
5-29
30-54
55-79
80-104
105-129
130-154
155-161
Works on Paper
162-181
182-201
202-221
222-241
242-261
262-265
Sculpture
266-275
276-285
286-288
Antique Printwork and Engravings
289-303
304-318
319-333
334-348
349-363
364-365
Photography
366-375
376-385
386-387
Silver
388-407
408-427
428-447
448-467
468-487
488-490
Lighting
491-500
501-508
Glass
509-518
519-528
529-538
539-546
Porcelain & Ceramics
547-561
562-576
577-591
592-606
607-621
622-636
637-645
Fine Jewelry
646-670
671-695
696-720
721-745
746-770
771-787
Furniture
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-834
Decorative Arts
835-849
850-864
865-879
880-894
895-909
910-924
925-932
Orientalia
933-947
948-962
963-977
978-992
993-1007
1008-1015
Autographs, Books & Maps
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1055
1056-1065
1066-1067
Fine Clocks
1068-1077
1078-1087
1088-1097
1098-1106
Carpets
1107-1116
1117-1126
1127-1136
1137-1146
1147-1156
1157-1166
1167-1173


Russian Silver Personalized Ladies Opera Purse, Russian ca. 1900's

408. Russian Silver Personalized Ladies Opera Purse, Russian ca. 1900's


An oblong silver purse decorated with yellow and rose gold, silver and jewelled appliques over an engraved design of geometric shapes. The appliques include a tree branch, names "Fedya" and "Mitya", letter A, an intaglio bead with a cat, an anchor with a crossed heart, and a Venus and Cupid decoration. Original ruby red interior is worn. Chain handles. Hallmarks include an 84 zolotnik assayers mark and a maker's L. G. mark in Cyrillic , possibly of S. Goppè. Overall the purse measures approx. 6-3/8"L x 2-2/4"W x 1/2"T.

600/1,200 Sold: $575.00

A Sterling Silver Ladies' Minaudiere

409. A Sterling Silver Ladies' Minaudiere


A delicate sterling silver ladies' compact, marked "925" and hallmarked, satchel shaped, 1"H x 3"W, with an engraved ribbed surface and a foliate trim bordering each side, and with a small cabachon sapphire on the catch. Inside the metal surfaces are chased in gold. There is one large hinged compartment with a celluloid writing surface on the reverse side of the mirror and two smaller hinged powder compartments on the other side. There is a small silver nub near the hinge on the outside that once may have attached a carrying strap. Weighs approx. 4.3 troy oz. (including mirror).

200/400 Sold: $356.50

A Sterling Coin Purse and a Filigree Card Case

410. A Sterling Coin Purse and a Filigree Card Case


A lovely sterling coin purse; beveled case with a chased floral pattern and a GHK monogram on front; plain back; on a simple link chain; two coin holders, a mirror and a cash holder inside; inside marked sterling; measures approx. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1/2". The filigree case is not marked. Measures approx. 3-3/8" x 2-3/4" x 1/2".

100/200 Sold: $86.25

A Sterling Silver Sugar Castor, American, ca. Early 20th Century

411. A Sterling Silver Sugar Castor, American, ca. Early 20th Century


The glass castor has a very pretty pierced lattice design sleeve with an overlay leaves design and a cartouche for a monogram. Decoratively perforated flat bell-shaped top. All pieces are marked "sterling" and with a manufacturer's marks. This is a very nice piece for any table setting. Overall measures approx. 6"T x 2-3/8"D.

100/200 Sold: $201.25

A German Augsburg Silver Cup, ca. 1818

412. A German Augsburg Silver Cup, ca. 1818


The cup features an overall scrolling foliate designs. Remnants of goldwash on the interior of the cup. Bottom marked with an Augsburg city mark with the date letter D underneath and makers initials "SC". The cup measures approx. 3-3/8" T x 2-3/4"D at the opening. Weights approx. 3.5 troy oz. Metal not tested.

75/150 Sold: $552.00

A Scandinavian Silver Heart Box

413. A Scandinavian Silver Heart Box


A wonderful heart-shaped keepsake box with a hinged lid and a decorative pierced finial. The box body decorated with engraved geometric patterns. Silver not tested, no marks found. With the finial measures approx. 3"T x 1-3/4"W x 1-5/8"D.

50/100 Sold: $230.00

A Fancy German Silver Kettle on Burner, German, ca. post-1884

414. A Fancy German Silver Kettle on Burner, German, ca. post-1884


The overall swirl form teapot rests on a stand with a warming device. Bottom marked with German post-1884 hallmarks including 800 crescent and a crown, unidentified maker's mark. With stand measures approx. 12-1/2"T x 7-1/2"W. The teapot weights approx. 34.1 troy oz.

200/400 Sold: $333.50

An Antique European Silver Candlestick, Possibly French, ca. Late 18th Century

415. An Antique European Silver Candlestick, Possibly French, ca. Late 18th Century


The medium candlestick is fashioned with a round base and banded shaft. The candlestick could be extended by twisting the shaft, a very common design for the late 18th century European candlesticks. Sun or flower shaped hallmarks along the base. Measures approx. 8"T.

100/200 Sold: $109.25

An Impressive Silver Pitcher by Meriden Britannia Co., American, ca. Mid 19th Century

416. An Impressive Silver Pitcher by Meriden Britannia Co., American, ca. Mid 19th Century


The pitcher has an overall tapering cylinder shape body depicting an harbor with a sail boat. S-scroll handle and a grape vine finial on a hinged lid. Bottom marked "Meriden Britannia Co./ No 3/ Pat June 8, 1858/ Double wall pitcher." Overall measures approx. 11-1/2"T x 7"W at base.

150/225 Sold: $552.00

An Elegant Sterling Silver Fan Vase by The Webster Company

417. An Elegant Sterling Silver Fan Vase by The Webster Company


Footed fan vase decorated with an engraved floral vine pattern. Bottom marked with Webster monogram, "Sterling" and "Weighted". Weight approx. 7 troy oz. Measures approx. 7-1/2"T.

100/200 Sold: $212.75

A Gravy Boat by the Shreve, Crump, & Low Co., Boston Mass.

418. A Gravy Boat by the Shreve, Crump, & Low Co., Boston Mass.


The gravy boat rests on tripod feet and features a C-scroll design pattern. Bottom marked with an eagle, "Shreve, Crump, & Low Co." hallmark and "sterling" mark.

100/200 Sold: $276.00

A Sterling Silver Pitcher by Rogers

419. A Sterling Silver Pitcher by Rogers


A sterling silver water pitcher, made by Rogers (U.S.A.) with a simple scrolling handle with a leaf motif at the top of the handle and a pretty corded detail on the foot. Marked on the bottom "Rogers Sterling 0375". Weight approx. 20.6 troy oz. Measures approx. 9"T x 9"W (with the handle).

150/300 Sold: $356.50

A Sterling Silver Water Pitcher and a Silver Salver

420. A Sterling Silver Water Pitcher and a Silver Salver


The water pitcher measures approx. 8-3/4"T x 9"W (with handle) x 5"W. Total weight approx. 21.7 troy oz. Bottom marked "sterling 4-1/2" pt." with a hallmarked of a cross behind a crown. The silverplate salver rests on four ball-and-claw-feet, the center is decorated with a lion silhouette; bottom marked with "IFS Ltd." and other hallmarks, please refer to detail photos.

200/300 Sold: $276.00

Gorham Sterling Carving Set

421. Gorham Sterling Carving Set


Two piece sterling silver serving set includes a two pronged roast fork and a carving knife. Handles feature curvy floral pattern. All items marked "Sterling" with Gorham Hallmarks. Blades and fork prongs are made from metal. Fork measures approx. 11", knife approx. 14".

150/250 Sold: $63.25

A Pair of Diminutive Silver Frames, French, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

422. A Pair of Diminutive Silver Frames, French, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


A lovely pair of antique French silver frames in a shape of a wreath crowned with rose clusters and ribbons. Could be displayed on flat surface or wall. Crowned G hallmark on the back, as well as an unidentified mark in a round cartouche. Both measure approx. 3"T x 2-1/4"W.

100/200 Sold: $172.50

Contemporary English Sugar Castor

423. Contemporary English Sugar Castor


Contemporary silver plated sugar castor is marked on bottom "England/ Presentation Plated Trophy" within a horseshoe. This piece has a pierced lid with dot and scroll design. Measures approx. 6-1/4"H x 2-1/2"W.

100/150 Sold: $46.00

A Pair of

424. A Pair of "Chippendale" Bon Bon Dishes by the The Frank W. Smith Silver Company


A lovely pair of sterling dishes are marked with the Frank W. Smith Company logo, "sterling", number 194, and the model name "Chippendale". Overall measures approx. 1"T x 6"W. Apprx 7 Troy OZ.

100/200 Sold: $86.25

A Group of Silver Accessories Including Gorham

425. A Group of Silver Accessories Including Gorham


The lot includes salt & pepper shakers, marked sterling and "RTH" monogram, a silver strawberry repousse design serving spoon, marked "sterling" measures approx. 8-1/4"L; a Gorham candle snuffer, marked "Gorham Sterling 760", measures approx. 9"L. Total weight (without the plated top) approx. 5.6 troy oz.

75/150 Sold: $109.25

A Woodside Silver Company Three Piece Sterling Serving Set

426. A Woodside Silver Company Three Piece Sterling Serving Set


A three piece sterling silver serving set, by the Woodside Silver Company, ca. 1896-1925, consisting of a sauce boat, a creamer and a larger boat-shaped bowl. Each piece is marked "sterling" on the bottom, and also hallmarked by the maker with a "W" surrounded by a wreath. Each has a matching delicately fluted form. The larger bowl measures 9"W x 6"D x 2-3/4"H. The creamer measures 6"W x 3-1/4"D x 3"H. The sauce boat measures 5-3/4"W x 3-3/4"D x 2"H. 9.5 troy oz. total weight.

100/200 Sold: $132.25

A Lot of Two Pretty Pierced Sterling Baskets Including Alvin and Gorham

427. A Lot of Two Pretty Pierced Sterling Baskets Including Alvin and Gorham


A lot of two pretty pierced sterling silver bon bon baskets, one made by Alvin with a fluted beaded lip with flower baskets inside the fluting. The initials "E D" are engraved in flowing letters inside the bottom, and the back is appropriately marked. The second bon bon basket is oval in shape, also with scrolling irregular top edge, and is marked on the bottom with the Gorham Sterling marks. Apprx 7.3 Troy OZ.

150/300 Sold: $126.50

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