Pair (2) of Louis XV style Belle Epoque gilt bronze sculptural chenets or andirons, each depicting a cupid cherub with feathered lower body working at a Neoclassical style table draped with cloths and tassels. One appears to be smithing more arrows or while the other with wreathed bow in one hand reaches toward a nest […]
Lot 113: Pr. of Louis XV Style Dore Bronze and Patinated Candelabras
Pair of two (2) large French Louis XV style patinated dore bronze candelabras, each candelabrum having eight (8) arms that resemble intertwining grape vines, festooned with leaves and grape clusters, emanating from a central profusely decorated column. Standing at the foot of each vine is the fully formed figure of a putti, including one filling […]
Lot 114: French Ormolu Garniture, Vincenti & Cie Clock, After Falconet
Three (3) piece French gilt bronze and white marble garniture set with mythological figures upon valance draped plinth bases with paw feet, including one (1) Vincenti & Cie mantel clock depicting Cupid presenting Psyche with a dove above porcelain clock face with partially legible mark "D….foy Paris" raised on a rectangular base with lamb's tongue […]
Lot 112: French Empire 3-Piece Garniture Set, Tiffany Retailed
French Empire gilt and patinated bronze three (3) piece garniture set, retailed by Tiffany & Company. Comprised of one (1) clock having a white porcelain dial, Roman numeral markers, and a seconds chapter ring marked Tiffany & Co. Works marked "765 France 295, Medaille D'Or, Paris 1900", housed in a round patinated and gilt bronze […]
Lot 110: 2 Georgian Tea Caddies with Insect Inlay
Two (2) English George III inlaid mahogany tea caddies, both with inlaid navette shape reserves featuring flying insect decoration to lids, including one (1) octagonal form with additional geometric inlay to lid, foliate oval inlay to body, and an internal lid with line inlay and pull handle (5 1/4" H x 7 3/4" W x […]
Lot 111: 2 Tiffany Bronze items: Jewelry Box & Bookmark Thermometer
1st item: Gilt bronze and slag glass jewelry box in the Grapevine pattern with velvet-lined lid containing two removable, velvet-lined trays. Marked "Tiffany Studios New York 816 20" to underside. 3" H x 6 7/8" W x 4" D. 2nd item: Gilt bronze thermometer with verdigris accent in the Bookmark pattern with easel stand. Marked […]
Lot 108: 3 Small George IV Tortoiseshell Boxes with Sterling Mounts & Inlay
Three (3) small George IV sterling silver mounted and inlaid tortoiseshell boxes including two (2) ovoid form boxes with Birmingham hallmarks having incised sterling foliate and swag inlay to hinged lids, one having a foliate rim, opening to reveal fabric-lined interiors, both with sterling leatherette lined bases and four foliate feet, one with H. Matthews […]
Lot 109: Napoleon III Boulle Cave a Liqueur Tantalus
French Napoleon III boulle cave a liqueur or tantalus cordial set, the serpentine front case covered in filigree brass and tortoiseshell inlaid decoration. The hinged top and hinged sides open to a removable fitted compartment with gilt brass hardware and figural finial. Contains a twenty (20) piece set of gilt enameled cut crystal barware with […]
Lot 107: 4 Miniature Tortoiseshell Boxes, Sewing Related
Four (4) tortoiseshell miniature sewing related boxes, including one (1) thimble case, octagonal form with push latch and red velvet-fitted lining containing a gilt metal thimble hallmarked "A" and "S" in shield; one (1) needle case in the form of a knife box with push latch, lid with interior satin liner, and slotted compartments containing […]
Lot 106: 5 Miniature Tortoiseshell Boxes, incl. w/ Steamship Print & Snuff
Five (5) tortoiseshell boxes, including one (1) footed trinket box with chromolithograph of steamship to applied cartouche, push latch, and paper-lined interior; one (1) snuff box with metal cartouche, push latch, and embossed paper-lined interior; and three (3) footed snuff boxes with metal cartouche to lid, push latch, and embossed or patterned paper-lined interior. Ranging […]