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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 Group of Vintage Purses

925. A Group of Vintage Purses


Three beaded bags and one velvet bag lined with fur apprx 10"L (without handle). All handmade, small brown bag in best condition, apprx 7-1/2"L. Blue bag missing beads on body and tassel, apprx 8-1/2"L (without metal strap or tassel). Little blue bag also missing beads, worn on belt, apprx 7"L, hanging from belt strap.

75/125 Sold: $34.50

Two Antique Beaded Bags

926. Two Antique Beaded Bags


Two beautiful beaded bags: one is of a circular form with black and grey glass bead work and black bead fringe, elaborate metal hardware is fitted to hang on a chatelaine belt and is decorated with reliefs of Roman soldiers, urns, and foliage; interior lined moss green velvet; measures approx. 6"D. Both sides of the second purse feature a beaded glass butterfly and green beaded fringe over moss green chenille fabric, interior lined with silky beige fabric. 8"T x 7"W.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

Two Decorative Sculptural Figures, 20th Century

927. Two Decorative Sculptural Figures, 20th Century


Small bronze figure of an angel holding a porpoise, attached to a white granite plinth, approx. 7-1/4"T. Also, a spelter figure with pigmented surface of a drummer boy on a decorative base with name tag, "Tambour", approx. 9-3/8"T.

75/150 Sold: $207.00

A Group of Antique Edge Weapons Including: a Rare Signed Kinjal from Caucasus Region of Russia, ca. 19th C., Nepalese Combat Knife Kukri, and Moroccan Jambija, and a Fancy Enamel and Silver Overlay Prayer Wheel

928. A Group of Antique Edge Weapons Including: a Rare Signed Kinjal from Caucasus Region of Russia, ca. 19th C., Nepalese Combat Knife Kukri, and Moroccan Jambija, and a Fancy Enamel and Silver Overlay Prayer Wheel


1) Traditional 19th Century Kinjal from Caucasus region of Russia; elaborate metal work on the scabbard featuring arabesques and an overall floral pattern, the last 2-1/2" are wound in wire, inlay decorations on the other side; hilt decorated with traditional raised arabesques; signed on the scabbard and on the blade, measures approx. 17-1/2"L. 2) Traditional Nepalese combat kukri knife with a re-curved and very sharp single edge blade with twin fullers, embossed leather scabbard features a brass tip and a serrated brass decoration at base, polished horn hilt with brass overlay bands and a figurative brass finial, two pockets on the back holding two little knives (the kardas) used for skinning small game or as a penknife, overall measures approx. 17"L. 3) A Moroccan Jambiya dagger with a traditional curved blade, ornate mixed metal scabbard with chased and overlay work, missing one side ring, wooden hilt with a brass mount finial, measures approx. 15-1/4". Included in the lot is a fancy prayer cup with a carved wooden handle, enamel and silver overlay body and a silver top (silver is tarnished), attached chain decorations on the sides; overall the piece measures approx. 9"L.

500/800 Sold: $1,063.75

An Early Brass Bishop's Oil Lamp, ca. 1780

929. An Early Brass Bishop's Oil Lamp, ca. 1780


A hand made brass Bishop's oil lamp, ca. 1780, with all the outer surfaces hand decorated by hammered designs, 12"H x 4-1/2"W.

75/150 Sold: $74.75

An 18th Century Brass Chamber Candleholder

930. An 18th Century Brass Chamber Candleholder


An 18th Century brass chamber candleholder, with a candlestick set into a deep rectangular tray, with a handle at one side, the candlestick with ribbed decoration at the neck and the base, with a knob to slide the candle up or down through the side, 6-3/4"W x 5-1/4"H x 5-1/4"D.

100/200 Sold: $92.00

A Small Isphahan Container or Bowl

931. A Small Isphahan Container or Bowl


A small Isphahan bowl, made of silver over a heavy copper form the outside surface of which is embellished with organic designs, with Islamic cursive writing incised around the collar. No marker's marks found.

200/400 Sold: $46.00

An Antique Isphahan Brass Bowl, ca. Late 19th Century

932. An Antique Isphahan Brass Bowl, ca. Late 19th Century


An antique hand hammered brass bowl with elaborate intertwining designs and Arabic script. Apprx 5"H x 6-3/4" diameter at the lip, 8-1/2" diameter at the widest point.

100/200 Sold: $34.50

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