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1206. A European Ivory Carving of The Nativity
An ivory carving of the Nativity, with God The Father in the clouds above with rays of light coming from behind. Below is a fragment of an architectural detail which looks like the corner of a building. Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the manger are situated on a shelf below, with a swirling pierced relief carving below. This piece is very delicately carved and detailed. Overall the ivory measures approx. 5"H x 4-1/2"W x 1"D. The shadowbox frame with glass measures 9" x 7-1/2".
500/700
Sold: $431.25
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1207. A Pietra Dura Paper Weight
A pretty pietra dura paper weight from Italy, with a central carved shell cameo surrounded by a floral frame with Forget Me Nots, and an inlay embellished rectangular shape overall measuring approx. 4-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 5/8". Below the cameo is the word "Venezia", also done in inlay. The materials include various stones and colored glass.
150/250
Sold: $132.25
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1208. A Santos Figure of Mary, ca. 19th Century
A carved wood figure with applied canvas fabric, gesso and pigment mesuring approx. 13-1/2"T.
100/200
Sold: $115.00
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1209. A Pair of Cast Marble Tableaux
A pair of cast marble relief tableaux of Breton scenes, one a market day and the other bringing hay to market. Each is cast from a marble composite in minute details, and framed in modern oak frames. The sight size measures approx. 6-1/4" x 9", and with the frames overall approx. 9" x 11-3/4".
500/700
Sold: $86.25
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1210. A 19th Century Enameled Miniature Portrait
A 19th Century Continental miniature portrait in enamel on a convex oval piece of copper, with French blue enamel on the back, surrounded by a small silver plated frame over copper. Overall the piece measures 2-1/2" x 2".
250/350
Sold: $299.00
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1211. A 19th Century Papier Mache "Les Tres Muses" Box and a Black Lacquer Snuff Box
The circular box with a removable lid was made in papier mache with an engraved print affixed to the top of the lid. The engraving depicts three muses with their classic attributes. The box measures approx. 3½" in diameter and 1"T. And an elongated black lacquer snuff box with a hinged lid, decorated wiht a floral spray and dot motif; interior with foil lining. Not marked, measures approx. 1"H x 1½"W x 3"L.
100/200
Sold: $57.50
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1212. An Enameled Platter signed "P. Soyer"
An enameled platter with a figurative scene on the inside depicting peasant musicians, signed at the lower left "P. Soyer", in black background, with the verso also in plain black enamel. The image, after a painting by Franz Hals, is executed in a faint gold wash with some white accenting, and the platter measures approx. 16" in diameter.
100/200
Sold: $184.00
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1213. Antique English Neccesaire Box by Asprey
A Neccesaire box veneered in exotic two-tone wood panels, further enhanced with brass outline inlays, with the hinged lid of the box is fitted with a mirror, the interior with compartments and a partial etui. The box also has two secret drawers that can be opened only by pressing disguised buttons within the main compartment. Design patented by S. Morgan, London. Sold by Asprey, London. Overall it measures approx. 7-1/2"H x 12"L x 9"W.
400/800
Sold: $517.50
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1214. An Asprey Silver Travel Accessories in a Case, ca. Edwardian Period
A leather traveling accessory case with the interior walls of the case with a hinged lid and monogramed "E. N. C." lined with silver travel accessories including; a garment brush, mirror, hairbrush, and many others. One piece is missing. Hallmarks on the silver include a silversmith's initials "CAGA" for Chas and Geo Asprey, lion passant facing left, a leopard's head, and number "1" within an upside down shield cartouche. Overall the case measures approx. 5"H x 9"W x 10"L.
800/1,200
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1215. German Ivory and Gilded Silver Etui Set, Made ca. 1886
An ivory sewing etui (or necessaire) circa 1886. Each piece is precisely fitted into an carved ivory case with a hinged lid and an overall very smooth finish. The set is missing a needle. Most of the pieces are hallmarked with the German silver 800 mark, crown and crescent. Included inside are sterling silver sewing necessities: scissors, needle case, thimble, bodkin, punch and a knife. Overall it measures approx. 5" x 2-1/2" x 1".
600/900
Sold: $603.75
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1216. A Single Bronze Candlestick Stamped Tiffany Studios
A single bronze candlestick, with the base marked Tiffany Studios, the base 16-1/2"H x 6" in diameter, in an irregular mound shape resembling water, in a brown patina finish, with a three-screw mounting for a hurricane on the top. The piece is stamped "30384" and has the LCT logo cast into it.
500/700
Sold: $345.00
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1217. Tiffany Studios Desk Casket
A desk casket by Tiffany Studios of New York. Copper reticulated design in grape leaf motif case lined with cream and caramel slag glass panels. Rests on ball feet. Stamped on the underside "Tiffany Studios/ New York/ 800" and "1". Measures approx. 1-1/2"T x 3-1/4" x 4-1/2".
300/600
Sold: $264.50
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1218. A Tiffany Studios Dore Bowl
A Tiffany Studios dore bowl, measuring approx. 9" in diameter x 7/16"H, marked on the underside of the lip "Tiffany Studios New York" and "#1708.
200/300
Sold: $230.00
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1219. An Arts & Crafts Humidor by Potter & Mellen
A hammered brass box with a hinged lid, decorated with a carved bone or celluloid chinoiserie medallion. The box is fitted with a wood interior, and is stamped "Potter & Mellen" under the lid. It measures approx. 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 6".
400/600
Sold: $241.50
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1220. Arts & Crafts Pewter Box by Potter & Mellen, ca. 1930's
Circular pewter box with a removable lid features a round medallion decoration win Arts & Crafts style made with openwork filled with tiny malachite, agate and labradorite stones. Interior stamped with Potter-Mellen insignia and "pewter." Measures approx. 2½" tall x 6" in diameter. A great piece of three-dimensional art from the studio of the famous Cleveland School artisan, Horace Potter.
300/600
Sold: $207.00
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1221. A Roycroft Vase, ca. 1906-1910
A delicate Roycroft vase, approx. 5-1/2"H, with a ruffled "curly" lip, in silver plate over copper with a hammered finish, marked on the underside. With the early Roycroft stamp.
200/300
Sold: $241.50
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1222. A Roycroft Hammered Copper Bowl, ca. 1906 to 1910
A hand hammered copper bowl, marked with an early Roycroft stamp mark on the underside, measuring approx. 2"T x 6-1/4"W.
300/400
Sold: $276.00
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1223. A Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends
A handsome pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of a blackamoor walking with a panther on a chain. No maker's marks or foundry marks were found. The bookends measure 6-1/4"H x 6-5/8"W x 2-7/8"D on semi-circular bases.
200/400
Sold: $264.50
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1224. A Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender With Two Lions
A gilt bronze fireplace fender in the shape of two figures of lions seated on architectural bases facing each other, separated by a dark metal rod with a foliate
accent fitting in the center. The architectural bases also have cast foliate applied designs on the front surfaces. The fender measures approx. 44"W x 5-1/2"D x 11-1/2"H.
1,000/2,000
Sold: $632.50
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1225. A Group of Three Decorative Desktop Objects
This group includes an ornately engraved polished brass humidor/cigarette box, measuring approx. 1"T x 3-3/4"W x 5-1/2"L, a glass inkwell with gilt brass overlay decorations, marked "Pat Dec. 28, 97," measures approx. 3"T x 2"W, and a small molded glass casket with a hinged lid, measures approx. 2-1/4"T x 2"W x 2-5/8"L. All three would be tasteful additions to any desktop.
100/200
Sold: $92.00
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1226. A Polished Brass Lion on a Pedestal
A regal lacquered brass figure of a lion, bolted to an architectural pedestal on four scrolling legs. Each of the two parts has the name "John Bate" cast in raised letters, in a mirror image, on the inside. The piece measures approx. 14" x 8" x 9"H, and was once part of a fireplace fixture. A very attractive and striking decorative accessory, originally purchased from the Ellen Stirn Gallery, Cleveland OH.
500/700
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1227. A Pair of Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, English, ca. 1850
This pair of cast iron Punch and Judy doorstops are cold painted in polychrome pigments, probably by a lady of a house, as these were originally sold unpainted. Mr. Punch is a well known character in folklore and popular culture, with origins dating back to about 1300, in the Commedia dell 'Arte brought by troupes of actors from Italy to the rest of Europe. The Italian story book figure of a Pulcinella was transformed into Mr. Punch in England, who was joined by a wife, Judy, and by 1700 the Punch and Judy show had become an English tradition. These doorstops measure approx. 12"T and 11"T.
800/1,200
Sold: $632.50
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1228. An Elegant Pair of Brass Andirons
Brass andirons are executed in turned design and octagonal shapes. Bottoms bow inward with open work and sit on four small, round feet. Measure approx. 22"T x 18".
150/250
Sold: $120.75
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1229. An Ornately Styled Collection of Fireplace Equipment
An ornately styled collection of fireplace equipment, including a three-panel folding firescreen in cast bronze, with a relief pattern on all front surfaces, scalloped tops surmounted by cast pierced decorations with scrolling foliate patterns surrounding a bearded face, and four finials at the top corners, each panel measuring approx. 17"W x 26"H. The second part is a pair of rococo gilt bronze chenets with cherubs holding bunches of grapes seated within meandering foliate shapes, measuring approx. 19-1/4"H x 11"W x 6"D. The last is a fireplace tool set with stand made in cast brass with steel rods, measuring approx. 35"H.
800/1,200
Sold: $1,753.75
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1230. An Exquisite Wrought Iron Fireplace Set
A wrought iron fireplace set, consisting of a hand-wrought firescreen and andirons. The andirons measure 48"H x 15"W and are fashioned with a fleur de lis at the top, scrolling and twisted stems with trefoil motif decoration, dragons' heads and animal paws. The firescreen has coordinating motifs with fleur de lis finials at the top and measures 52"H x 57"W. These architecturally grand pieces were made in the late-19th-early 20th Century, and must have adorned an equally monumental fireplace.
800/1,200
Sold: $2,903.75
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