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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities & Indian Art
1-10
11-15
Paintings
16-40
41-65
66-90
91-115
116-140
141-165
166-171
Works on Paper
172-186
187-201
202-216
217-231
232-246
247-248
Sculpture
249-258
259-262
Jewelry
263-287
288-312
313-337
338-362
363-387
388-412
413-437
438-462
463-487
488-512
513-537
538-562
563-577
Silver
578-602
603-627
628-652
653-677
678-700
Furniture
701-710
711-720
721-726
Decorative Arts
727-736
737-746
747-756
757-766
767-776
777-784
Orientalia
785-794
795-804
805-814
815-824
825-834
835-842
Glass
843-852
853-862
863-872
873-882
883-886
Porcelain and Ceramics
887-901
902-916
917-931
932-946
947-961
962-968
Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Documents
969-993
994-1018
1019-1043
1044-1068
1069-1093
1094-1118
1119-1123
Carpets and Rugs
1124-1138
1139-1153
1154-1168
1169-1183
1184-1198
1199-1200


A Sheffield Grapefruit Set of Flatware

653. A Sheffield Grapefruit Set of Flatware


A boxed set of Sheffield silver plate grapefruit flatware, consisting of six grapefruit spoons and a matching sugar spoon, each 5-1/4"L, contained in a black simulated leather box with a white satin and black velvet interior, with the name "Raimond...Sheffield England" on a blue banner at the upper corner of the inside lid. The box measures approx. 6-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 1-1/4"H.

50/100 Sold: $34.50

A Collection of Eight Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons

654. A Collection of Eight Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons


A collection of eight sterling silver souvenir spoons, consisting of: South Dakota, 5-3/8"L, Port Arthur, 4-3/4"L, Montreal, 4-1/2"L, Missouri, 5-5/8"L, Randolph, Wis., 5-3/4"L, Seattle World's Fair, 4-1/4"L, Wyaconda, Mo., 4"L, and San Diego, California, 4-1/8"L. The collection weighs approx. 3.54 troy oz. total.

50/100 Sold: $97.75

A Collection of Twelve Souvenir Spoons

655. A Collection of Twelve Souvenir Spoons


A collection of twelve sterling silver souvenir spoons, consisting of: Los Angeles, 5-7/8"L, Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas, 5-1/2"L, Cincinnati, 5-3/4"L, Grand Rapids, 5-5/8"L, Salt Lake City, 5-3/8"L, Slagton, Minn. 5-1/2"L, WallaWalla Wash., 4-7/8"L, Illinois, 4-7/8"L, Grand Central Building, Ames, Iowa, 5"L, Estes Park, 5-1/8"L, New Orleans, 4-1/4"L, and another New Orleans, ca. 1894, 3-7/8"L. The collection weighs approx. 5.97 troy oz. total.

150/175 Sold: $166.75

A Silver Plate Chocolate Pot and a Sterling Silver Porringer

656. A Silver Plate Chocolate Pot and a Sterling Silver Porringer


An antique chocolate pot with a gadrooned rim and a woven wicker handle, approx. 7-1/4"T. Also a marked sterling porringer with ornate handle, approx. 1-1/2"T x 4"D, approx. 2.25 troy oz.

75/150 Sold: $34.50

A Lot of Assorted Knives and Four Sterling Silver Cordials

657. A Lot of Assorted Knives and Four Sterling Silver Cordials


A lot of assorted knives and four sterling silver cordial cups, consisting of six Sheffield weighted silver dinner knives with stainless blades, approx. 8-1/2"L, with low relief carving and initials on each, six mother of pearl handled knives with silver relief designs at the neck and stainless blades, approx. 7-1/2"L, and four sterling silver cordial cups in a simple bell shape on stems, each marked, each 3-3/8"T, the four weighing approx. 3.88 troy oz. total.

75/150 Sold: $40.25

A Lot of Three British Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

658. A Lot of Three British Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs


A lot of three simple sterling silver tongs of similar style and size, between 5-1/2" -5-3/4" long, each hallmarked inside and one with initials engraved on the back. Total weight is approx. 3.87 troy oz.

50/100 Sold: $69.00

A Fancy Silver Plate Bread Basket

659. A Fancy Silver Plate Bread Basket


An ornate silver plate bread basket, with the ovoid body of the basket shaped in relief like a stylized lotus blossom on a low pedestal, with a cast swing handle with ornamental flourishes, approx. 12-1/2" x 8-3/4" x 9"H.

50/100 Sold: $74.75

A Washington Mint

660. A Washington Mint "1,000 Gram Medallion"


A 1994 issue Liberty Medallion, approx. 4" in diameter x 1/2", cast in Fine Silver (.999) cast by the Washington Mint, weighing 32.105 troy oz., with the original black velvet case, 4-5/8" x 4-3/4" x 3/4".

200/300 Sold: $414.00

A 1973 Silver Nixon/Agnew Medal

661. A 1973 Silver Nixon/Agnew Medal


A 1973 Franklin Mint sterling silver medal commemorating the inauguration of Nixon/Agnew on January 20 of that year. The medal measures approx. 2-1/2" in diameter and weighs approx. 7.30 troy oz. The medal in it's plastic protector comes with the original box and plastic easel/stand and brochure. It was designed by Gilroy Roberts (American, 1905-1991).

50/100 Sold: $63.25

A Silver 1981 Ronald Reagan Inaugural Medal

662. A Silver 1981 Ronald Reagan Inaugural Medal


From the January 20, 1981 inauguration of Ronald Reagan, a commemorative medal cast in 0.999 Fine Silver, enclosed in a clear plastic protective container and contained in a blue velvet box. The medal measures approx. 1-1/2" in diameter, weighing approx. 1.01 troy oz. The blue velvet box measures 3" x 3" x 1".

50/100 Sold: $17.25

A Silver Medal Commemorating Christopher Columbus

663. A Silver Medal Commemorating Christopher Columbus


A silver medal commemorating Christopher Columbus cast in 1992 in 0.999 Fine Silver, weighing approx. 17.185 troy oz. The medal measures approx. 3-1/2" in diameter x 3/8"H. It is enclosed in a protective clear plastic container and comes with a black paper box with a blue flocked padded interior. The box measures 5-1/4" x 7-1/4" x 1".

50/100 Sold: $189.75

A Set of

664. A Set of "Symbols of Liberty" Medals by Danbury Mint


A Danbury Mint issue of a set of medals called "Symbols of Liberty...Congressional Edition", the set of four contained in a walnut presentation box. The medals are cast from .999 Fine Silver and have a matte finish. Each measures approx. 1-1/2" in diameter x 1/8" thick. The total weight of the medals is approx. 4.82 troy oz. The walnut case measures 10" x 3-1/4" x 1-1/2".

50/100 Sold: $57.50

A Victorian Silver Plate Coffee Pot

665. A Victorian Silver Plate Coffee Pot


A very pretty silvered coffee pot with repousse work throughout. There are two bone insulators on the ornate handle, with claw feet, the bottom marked "A Warranted Hard Soldered 1803", measuring approx. 11"T.

100/200 Sold: $69.00

A Mixed Lot of Sterling Silver Pieces

666. A Mixed Lot of Sterling Silver Pieces


A mixed lot of sterling silver pieces, consisting of a simple wedding toasting cup, approx. 4-1/8"H, with the side engraved with the letter "M" and marked "Web-Sterling" in the center, a pair of personal salt shakers approx. 2-1/8"H with gadrooned accent around the wide portion, a pair of oval miniature sterling silver trays with cut-out handles, approx. 2-1/8" x 3" x 5/16"H marked "sterling" and a small souvenir spoon from "Ancient Buried City, Wickliffe, KY" marked "Sterling Silver" on the back, approx. 4-1/2"L. The lot weighs approx. 3.78 troy oz. total.

75/150 Sold: $34.50

Three Silvered Liquor Labels, a Sterling Silver Liquor Coaster and a Birmingham Silver Cracker Holder

667. Three Silvered Liquor Labels, a Sterling Silver Liquor Coaster and a Birmingham Silver Cracker Holder


Three silver plate labels with engraved lettering, on chains, each approx. 2-3/8"W, unmarked. Also a square marked sterling silver bottle coaster with raised repousse of flowers and fern scrolls, approx. 5-3/4" square and approx. 3.9 troy oz. And a marked Birmingham silver cracker or toast holder with four sections and a decorative knop, measuring approx. 3"T x 3"L x 1-3/4"W. Weighs approx. 1.49 troy oz.

75/125 Sold: $97.75

Two Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Salt Shakers

668. Two Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Salt Shakers


Two pair of weighted sterling silver salt shakers, one pair with an incised initial "S" on the side and measuring approx. 5-1/2"H, and the other with a floral relief design on the sides and measuring approx. 5-3/4"H. Each pair is marked on the underside.

50/100 Sold: $23.00

Two Differing Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Shakers

669. Two Differing Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Shakers


Two differing pair of sterling silver salt shakers, of similar size and slightly different shapes, approx. 4-1/2"H each, and each marked on the underside. The total weight is approx. 4.20 troy oz.

50/100 Sold: $17.25

Victorian Luncheon Fish Service, ca. Early 20th Century

670. Victorian Luncheon Fish Service, ca. Early 20th Century


This attractive luncheon service features silver-plated blades and forks with an etched scroll design and bone handles. Blades hallmarked "H H & S. EP." The service is stored in a purple velvet lined wood box. The box is decorated with an inlaid brass escutcheon. Knives measure approx. 8-1/2"L and forks are approx. 7-1/4"L. All together in a box approx. 2-1/4" x 9-1/2" x 13-1/4".

150/250 Sold: $57.50

Victorian Luncheon Service for Twelve, ca. Early 20th Century

671. Victorian Luncheon Service for Twelve, ca. Early 20th Century


This luncheon service for twelve features bone handles, silverplated blades decorated with an etched floral design. Blades bear "JD & S" hallmark. This service is neatly stored in a purple velvet lined oak (?) wood box decorated with a brass inlay escutcheon. Forks measure approx. 7"L; knives measure approx. 8-1/4"L; overall box measures approx. 2-1/4" x 9-1/2" x 12".

150/300 Sold: $74.75

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Containers and a Pair of Sterling Silver Pansy Dishes

672. A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Containers and a Pair of Sterling Silver Pansy Dishes


A pair of sterling silver salt containers in the shape of a shell supported by three dolphins, marked on the ribbed inside of the shell, measuring approx. 2-3/4"W x 1-1/2"H, and a pair of tiny dishes in the shape of a pansy, marked on the underside, measuring approx. 3"W x 1-2/"D. Overall the lot weighs approx. 3.76 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Shakers

673. A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Shakers


A pair of sterling silver salt shakers, each on four scrolled legs, with the bulbous sides embellished with flowers in relief and other foliate designs, tapering up to a flaring drilled cap, measuring approx. 4-1/8"H, and weighing approx. 3.51 troy oz.

50/100 Sold: $178.25

A Sterling Silver Clad Yo-yo

674. A Sterling Silver Clad Yo-yo


A sterling silver clad yo-yo in a leafy relief pattern over a steel body, marked on the side, measuring approx. 2-3/8" in diameter x 1-1/2"H. There is a circular area on each side, perfect for monogramming.

50/100 Sold: $57.50

A Shoe Horn with an Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Handle

675. A Shoe Horn with an Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Handle


A shoe horn with an Art Nouveau sterling silver handle embellished in a deep relief with the image of a beautiful woman, a putto and roses on either side, measuring approx. 8-1/4"L.

50/100 Sold: $86.25

A Set of Six Tiny Sterling Silver Cordials

676. A Set of Six Tiny Sterling Silver Cordials


A set of six tiny sterling silver cordials with a simple shape similar to a brandy glass, each marked "B & M Sterling", measuring approx. 2"H, and weighing 4.59 troy oz. total.

50/100 Sold: $57.50

Two Sterling Silver Mesh Handbags

677. Two Sterling Silver Mesh Handbags


Two simple mesh handbags suspended from chain handles, both marked, measuring approx. 4-1/2" x 5", with the top frame of one (made by Whiting & Davis) etched with foliate designs, and the top frame of the other engraved with the initials "PGH". Together the bags weigh approx. 8.61 troy oz.

100/200 Sold: $143.75

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