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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


A Gorham Pierced Sterling Silver Serving Dish

428. A Gorham Pierced Sterling Silver Serving Dish


A lovely Gorham pierced boat-shaped bowl, with a graduated beading in relief at the lip, and curvilinear piercing on the body. The bowl is marked "Sterling" and hallmarked on the bottom with Gorham's 20th Century hallmark. It measured 7-1/4"W x 5-1/2"D x 2-1/4"H. The bowl weighs 4.3 troy oz.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

A Round Sterling Bowl with a Gadrooned Base

429. A Round Sterling Bowl with a Gadrooned Base


A Towle sterling silver centerpiece bowl with a gadrooned detail on the base, the plain bowl is 10-1/4" in diameter, set atop a tapering base, overall 4"H. Marked on the bottom "Sterling" with hallmark, with other numbers stamped and incised. 29.6 troy oz. total weight.

300/600 Sold: $471.50

Three Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Dresser Set

430. Three Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Dresser Set


The set includes a hand mirror, a brush, and a nail buffer with a case by International Silver Company. The mirror measures approx. 10"L x 5-1/2"W, the brush approx. 6-1/2"L x 2"W x 1/2"D, and the buffer approx. 1-3/4"T. All are monogrammed "PDA".

100/200 Sold: $34.50

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Hair Receiver, ca. 1930's

431. Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Hair Receiver, ca. 1930's


Elegant hair receiver with a sterling silver top and a pressed glass jar. Top of the lid is monogrammed "CR" and the side is marked "sterling" with other unidentified hallmarks, weights approx. 1.4 troy oz. Overall the piece measures approx. 2-1/2"T x 4-1/4"W.

75/150 Sold: $40.25

Four Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups

432. Four Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups


The lot includes four sterling silver cups with slightly flared rims, etched geometric design over brushed sides, raised decorative flower band around the lower part of the cup. Two out of the four cups are marked "sterling silver" the other two are marked simply "silver". Metal not tested. The cups measure approx. 3-1/4" tall by 2-1/2" in diameter. Total weight approx. 11.6 troy oz.

150/300 Sold: $253.00

Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar Made for the Hardy & Hayes Co., Gorham Figural Tongs and a Silver Liner, ca. Late 19th Early 20th Century

433. Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar Made for the Hardy & Hayes Co., Gorham Figural Tongs and a Silver Liner, ca. Late 19th Early 20th Century


Handsome creamer and sugar of baluster form with elegant handles Georgian-style bright cut design; lid on the sugar bowl is decorated with a bone finial; bottom marked "Made Expressly for the Hardy & Haynes Co. Pittsburgh/ Sterling 385" and "Windsor Castle/ Hand Chased" and a hallmark with "HH" monogram within a crescent shape; the measures approx. 4"T x 4"W, sugar bowl approx. 4-1/4"T x 6-5/8"W; total weight approx. 19.9 troy oz. Gorham figural tongs depicting fish and waves and claw-shaped finials; marked "May" on top; marked with Gorham sterling marks; measures approx. 4-3/8"L. Silver-plated liner is included in the lot; measures approx. 10-1/2" x 7-1/2".

300/600 Sold: $598.00

A Pair of Gorham Repousse Sterling Shakers and Two Gorham Master Salts, ca. Early 20th Century

434. A Pair of Gorham Repousse Sterling Shakers and Two Gorham Master Salts, ca. Early 20th Century


An attractive pair of Gorham salt shakers and master salts with glass inserts and salt spoons. The shakers measure approx. 5"T, the master salts measure approx. 1-3/4"T x 3"W; spoons measure approx. 3-1/4"L and are in "Patrician" pattern, dated ca. 1902. All the items are marked sterling and have appropriate Gorham hallmarks. Total weight approx. 7.5 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $264.50

Persian Silver Metalwork Decanter, ca. late 19th Century

435. Persian Silver Metalwork Decanter, ca. late 19th Century


The decanter is of a bulbous form with tall slander neck and a ball-finial stopper. Intricately chased floral and bird design. Maker's and silver marks near the flared opening. Overall this decanter measures approx. 11"T x 4-1/2"D. Weights approx. 12.2 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $563.50

A Set of

436. A Set of "Chrysanthemum" Sterling Tableware by Gorham


A set of sterling silver tableware by Gorham, "Chrysanthemum", consisting of six dinner forks (7"), six knives (8-1/2"), six teaspoons (7"), six soup spoons (7"). Each knife is marked "Sterling" on the neck, each fork, teaspoon and soup spoon is marked "Sterling...925/1000...Patent", in addition each soup spoon has a "D" on back of the base of the bowl standing for Wm. B. Durgin Co. which was absorbed into Gorham in the early 20th Century. Each piece is engraved with the initials "LLW". A small fabric pouch accompanies the lot, labeled from the W.J. Frank Co., Jewelers, Akron, Ohio.

200/400 Sold: $1,115.50

Towle Sterling

437. Towle Sterling "Rambler Rose" Dinner Service for Twelve


A Towle sterling silver "Rambler Rose" dinner service for twelve, ca. 1937, plus serving pieces, all contained in an oak-tone wooden case with drawer lined with brown tarnish retardant fabric, with carved brass hardware. The sterling pieces consisting of 12 dinner forks (7-1/4"), 12 salad forks (6-5/8"), 12 teaspoons (6"), 12 cream soup spoons (6-1/4"), 12 dinner knives (8-3/4"), 12 butter knives (5-1/2"), carving knife (10"), carving fork (8-3/8"), 2 spreaders (5-3/4"), 2 sauce ladles (6-3/4"), 1 stuffing spoon (8-1/8"), 1 cake server (10-3/4"), 1 serving fork (8"), 1 cheese server (6"), 1 fish server (6-3/4"), 1 master butter knife (6-3/4"), 2 small serving spoons (5-5/8"), 1 pointed serving spoon (6-1/4"), one small tomato server (5-1/2"), one lemon fork (5-1/2"), and three olive forks (6").

500/1,000 Sold: $805.00

Gorham

438. Gorham "Lancaster" Sterling Silver Service


A Gorham sterling silver service for twelve, plus additional serving pieces, ca 1897. The lot consisting of 12 dinner forks (7"), 12 salad/cake forks (6"), 24 teaspoons (5-3/4"), 6 consume/cream soup spoons (5"), 1 large stuffing spoon (12-1/4"), 3 vegetable spoons (8-1/2"), 7 serving spoons (6-3/4"), 12 butter knives (5-7/8"), 1 large and 1 small carving set - each consisting of a knife and a fork, 1 master butter knife (7-1/2"), 1 crumber (10-1/4"), 1 gravy ladle (7"), and 6 olive forks (5-1/2"). All are engraved with the initials GLR in scrolling script, with the exception of the master butter which has no engraving and one of the serving spoons which is engraved with the name "Etta". All are marked "sterling" and hallmarked. Conatained in a brown wood box with tarnish retardant wine color fabric interior.

1,500/2,000 Sold: $862.50

A Footed Compote, a Group of Personal Sterling Silver Items by Webster Co, Alvin Co, and a Pocket Knife

439. A Footed Compote, a Group of Personal Sterling Silver Items by Webster Co, Alvin Co, and a Pocket Knife


An eclectic group of items which includes: a marked sterling footed compote, two shoehorns by Webster Co., sterling handle (overall approx. 9"L), shoehorn is marked "Sterling" with the Webster hallmark, chrome plated blades, no engraved initials; nail file and cuticle pusher by Webster Co. (approx. 8"T and 5-1/4"T), marked "Sterling" with the Webster hallmark; a sterling handled button hook by Alvin Co., measures approx. 8"L; pocket knife by an unidentified maker, marked "sterling" on the blade, measures approx. 3"L; a beautiful Art Nouveau sterling silver hat pin, marked sterling, overall measures approx. 10"L. Compote on display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery.

150/250 Sold: $74.75

Lot of Sterling Spoons and Napkin Rings

440. Lot of Sterling Spoons and Napkin Rings


The lot includes a large serving spoon with deep bowl and scalloped edges with scroll decorations, marked sterling on a handle, measures approx. 8-1/2" long; a similar smaller spoon measures approx. 6" long; three sterling silver spoons, one by the Webster Company and two others by the Frank W. Smith Silver Co., all three measure approx. 5-3/8" long; a pair of His and Hers monogrammed napkin rings by the Webster Company, both measure approx. 3" x 1" x 1"; total weight of the lot is approx. 7.4 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $109.25

A Group of Various Sterling Silver Items by Gorham, Alvin, Webster Co. and Others

441. A Group of Various Sterling Silver Items by Gorham, Alvin, Webster Co. and Others


A sterling candle snuffer, apprx 9-3/4"L. A pair of toothpick holders with adjacent plates; the holders are marked sterling and unidentified makers mark, measure approx. 1-5/8"T x 4"W. A sterling pin tray by Webster Co., marked sterling, measures approx. 2-5/8"D. An Irish sterling silver fiddle spoon, marked with Irish assayer mark, and crown and harp sterling mark, and illegible makers initials, measures approx. 6"L. A napkin ring monogrammed "A.P.V."; marked "Alvin/ sterling/ N6 0", measures approx. 2-1/2"L x 3/4"D x 1/2"T. Two salt spoons: Gorham and Webster co., measure 2-3/4"L and 3"L respectively. A Sheffield silverplate serving tongs, marked "Cooper Bros. & Sons Ltd/ Sheffield, England" and their hallmarks, measure approx. 8-1/2"L. Total weight (without the plated servers) approx. 9.1 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

Duchin Creation Sterling Silver Candelabrum

442. Duchin Creation Sterling Silver Candelabrum


Fitted for five candles. The top can be disassembled to create a single candlestick. Bottom marked "Sterling/ Duchin Creation/ Weighted". Assembled measures approx. 9-3/4" tall.

150/250 Sold: $109.25

Reed & Barton Interchangeable Sterling Silver Candelabra

443. Reed & Barton Interchangeable Sterling Silver Candelabra


Pair of sterling silver candelabra can be disassembled and reassembled in a variety of styles. Made from reinforced sterling silver. Each can hold three candles. Bottom marked "Reed & Barton/ Sterling/ Weighted and Reinforced/20". Assembled measures approx. 9-1/2".

200/400 Sold: $299.00

Sterling Silver Interchangeable Candelabra

444. Sterling Silver Interchangeable Candelabra


Pair of sterling silver candelabra can be disassembled to create candleholders. Made from reinforced sterling silver. Each can hold three candles. Bottom marked "Rogers/ Sterling/ weighted reinforced/ 1901-1". Assembled measures approx. 6"T x 8-1/2"W.

300/500 Sold: $103.50

A Pair of Sterling Silver Interchangeable Candelabra

445. A Pair of Sterling Silver Interchangeable Candelabra


Manufactured by the M. Fred Hirsch Company of New Jersey, active 1920-45, and succeeded by Fisher Silver Company; one base marked with the Hirsch hallmarks, the other Fisher and noted "Kent". Bases apprx 10-1/4"T with gadrooned base and rim. Add the three light extension and it's apprx 15-1/2"T x 14-1/2"W. Wonderful curvilinear arms.

500/900 Sold: $460.00

A Pair of Rogers Sterling Silver Candleholders

446. A Pair of Rogers Sterling Silver Candleholders


A pair of Rogers sterling silver weighted candleholders, with meandering floral relief on the base and a pierced collar at the top, 5-1/8"H x 4-1/8" diameter at the base.

75/150 Sold: $92.00

A Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by the Revere Silversmiths, American, ca. Mid 20th Century

447. A Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by the Revere Silversmiths, American, ca. Mid 20th Century


A neat pair of sterling silver candlesticks, both are marked "Revere Silversmiths/ sterling/ reinforced with cement," measure approx. 4"T x 3-7/8"W at base.

100/200 Sold: $103.50

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