Large American cast iron lawn or garden model of a recumbent greyhound dog or large whippet, attributed to the J.W. Fiske foundry, New York. Detailed casting of ribs, paws, and spine. 21" H x 16" W x 50 1/2" L. Fourth quarter of the 19th century. CONDITION: Old painted surface with oxidation and rust to […]
Lot 402: Pair French Gilt Bronze Chenets
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets, each with a large central urn with pineapple finials and swag decoration, flanked to one side by a smaller urn with flower finial and bale handles, on a footed plinth with anthemion and laurel decoration. Unmarked. 10 1/2" H x 9" W x 3 1/4" D. […]
Lot 403: Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Fireplace Chenets
Pair of gilt bronze or ormolu figural fireplace chenets, each with a standing lion resting upon a shield form frame having acanthus and floral decoration, all atop a shaped base. 14" H x 14 3/4" L x 6" D. Continental, late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with scattered minor wear and oxidation.
Lot 400: Continental Musical Bracket Clock w/ Bronze Mounts
Continental musical bracket clock, 19th century, works by Winterhalder & Hofmeier. Mahogany case with arched pediment having ormolu mounts including masks and urn finials, over a central case with ormolu columns flanking an arched brass dial with two subsidiary dials, silent and chime; eight-day fusee movement. Side of case with ormolu grilles, back with lattice […]
Lot 401: French Ormolu Figural Clock, Music Theme
French Neoclassical gilt bronze figural mantel clock, comprised of a female figure playing a harp with a stringed instrument resting beside her, atop a round engraved gilt dial, all above a rectangular plinth with a classical landscape relief scene, resting on scrolled front feet. Works unmarked. 21" H x 13 3/4" W x 5 1/4" […]
Lot 398: 19th. Century English Skeleton Clock
English brass fusee movement skeleton clock having a pierced and shield chapter ring with black enameled Roman numerals and bell strike at top. Engraved below the bell above chapter ring "Bamber Blackpool" for Samuel Bamber, working in Blackpool, England, mid to late 19th century. 19 3/4" H x 11 3/8" W x 2 1/4" D. […]
Lot 399: Ansonia Novelty #807 "Whistling Boy" Clock
Rare Ansonia Novelty #807 "Whistling Boy" clock, bronzed spelter with later painted surface, ivorine dial, 8 day lever spring driven movement. 14" H. American, circa 1914. Provenance: The Estate of Betty E. Lamberth, sold to benefit The Baptist Foundation of Alabama. CONDITION: Later paint with wear and scattered chipping. Works not tested or guaranteed.
Lot 397: Bronze European & Asian Gong w/ Stand
Asian hammered bronze gong mounted onto a hardwood stand in the Biedermeier style together with a leather covered gong beater. Gong with with incised Asian lettering en verso. Gong measure 16 1/2" dia. Stand measures 39 3/4" H x 21 3/4" W. Mid to late 19th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Gong overall […]
Lot 396: Pair of Imari Porcelain Vases, Boat and Square Dishes
Four (4) Japanese Imari Porcelain items. 1st and 2nd items: Pair of 17th century style trumpet vases, flaring rims with iron red floral and swag decoration, over faceted bodies with cobalt, iron red and gilt vignettes of birds and flowering trees, on flared and faceted bases with round foot rings. Unmarked. 10" H. Late 19th […]
Lot 395: Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Fruit Cooler
Chinese Export Famille Rose covered porcelain fruit cooler, the top and base with enameled floral and animal landscape decoration and stylized floral band decoration. Lid with figural fruit finial and body with mask and wire bail handles. Apocryphal Red Jiaqing / Chia Ching seal mark to the base. Fitted with a contemporary hardwood stand. 9 […]