English Imari pattern porcelain tureen or fruit cooler, possibly Spode, Derby or Coalport. Urn form, the lid and exterior body of urn with alternating bands of floral decoration on cobaltblue or white grounds, acanthus leaf spray handle andlamb's tongue trim to lid, body with animal mask and fruit handles with additional gilt foliate decorations to […]
Lot 262: Meissen Porcelain Basket w/ Ram's Head Handles
Meissen porcelain basket, after a design by Johann Carl Schonheit. Oval form with figural ram's head handles, floral and gilt-decorated S-scroll reticulated sides centered by oval reserves painted with birds; molded garland and berry rims, repeated as swags beneath the basket, along with four hairy knee and paw feet. Interior of basket with painted floral […]
Lot 260: European Porcelain Plaque & 4 Portrait Miniature
European porcelain plaque and four (4) portrait miniatures, 5 items. 1st item: Framed European, possibly French, hand painted porcelain plaque titled in French en verso "The Fortune Teller" depicting the interior of a tavern, with wealthy patrons seated at a table with one having his fortune told by an older gypsy woman as the barmaid […]
Lot 261: 4 European Porcelain Items, Royal Vienna & Dresden
Four (4) European porcelain items, Royal Vienna and Dresden. 1st item: Royal Vienna porcelain cabinet plate, the center depicting the biblical character Judith with her sword, having a shaped gilt and enameled border with vignette decoration. Royal Vienna "Beehive" mark, title and impressed "2" en verso. 11 1/2" dia. 2nd item: Royal Vienna lidded porcelain […]
Lot 258: 3 Miniature Portrait Boxes
Three (3) small boxes inset with watercolor portrait miniatures, all with velvet lined interiors. 1st item: Cartouche shaped bronze or bronze-color metal trinket or jewelry box with hinged lid inset with a portrait of a young woman wearing a white dress and bonnet with pink ribbon, signed "L. Brun" lower right. 1-1/4" H x 4" […]
Lot 259: 2 Portrait Miniatures incl. child
Two (2) miniature portraits. 1st item: American or British School, mid-19th century miniature watercolor portrait of a gentleman, believed to be James Dunlop. The dark haired, grey-eyed subject is depicted in a black coat and tie, seated before a red drape and column. Later beige velvet mat and giltwood frame. Sight – 4 1/4" H […]
Lot 256: 3 Miniature Portraits, incl. Lady Blount
Three (3) Female Miniature Portraits, including Lady Blount. 1st item: Watercolor portrait miniature of a woman in 18th century dress with dark upswept hair and band at neck. Inscription en verso: "Hon. — Blount". Rectangular ebonized frame with gold colored metal rabbet edge and brass thistle hanger. Sight – 3" H x 2" W. Framed […]
Lot 251: 12 Silverplated Napkin Rings, incl. Animals
An assortment of twelve (12) silverplated napkin rings with figural animals including eagles, dog, butterfly, frog, owl, squirrel, bunny rabbit, and assorted birds. Maker's marks include Rogers (Squirrel), Meriden (large eagle), Van Berg (owl), Wilcox (dog), Simpson Hall & Miller (butterfly), and Chas. W. Hamill (large bird). Other birds, frog and rabbit rings are unmarked. […]
Lot 253: European Tantalus or Portable Liquor Cabinet
European tantalus or portable liqueur cabinet, mixed woods marquetry case with engraved brass trim and brass feet. Shaped, hinged front cover opens to reveal a tiered gilt metal removable rack holding four etched and cut glass decanters and three matching cordials. Decanters – 9" H. Cordials – 3 3/8" H. Case – 10 3/4" H […]
Lot 249: Assorted flatware and Continental Fan Box, 20 pcs. total
20 pcs assorted antique sterling, .800 silver, coin silver and silverplated flatware, plus napkin rings and fan shaped box. Includes Continental silver fan shaped trinket box with cherub repousse decoration to hinged lid, marked with Schallmayer with German .800 silver hallmarks, 4" W; 4 Continental .800 silver Rococo style coffee or chocolate spoons with crown […]