Three (3) Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra including one electrified as a lamp. 1st-2nd items: Pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze two-light candelabra, likely French, with foliate decoration and adjustable screens fitted with damask to the centers. 22 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W. 19th century. 3rd item: Louis XV style gilt bronze […]
Lot 95: Pair Regency Tole Chestnut Urns
Pair of Regency tole peinte Chestnut Urns, each having a lid with acorn finial over an oval tin or lead body with lion head masks and ring handles, the rim and oval foot decorated with gilt stenciled design on green background. 11 1/2" H. English, 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Moderate wear […]
Lot 96: French Ormolu Neoclassical Clock
French Neoclassical gilt bronze clock featuring a female figure in Classical dress, holding a goblet and ewer, while a draped staff rests against a clock having a dial with Roman numerals and steel hands, all atop a plinth with relief-decorated frieze featuring four putti, supported on four anthemion feet. Time and strike movement is unsigned. […]
Lot 97: French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Clock
French Empire figural patinated and gilt bronze clock comprised of a bronze figure of Hebe, goddess of eternal youth and cupbearer to the gods, standing to the left of a domed clock case and holding a gilt bronze chalice for an eagle resting atop the case; a gilt bronze clock face with black Roman numeral […]
Lot 92: Victorian Sheffield Silverplate Epergne
Victorian Old Sheffield silverplated epergne, glass center bowl cut in an allover diamond pattern, resting on an openwork frame with acanthus leaf, floral and scroll motifs, with four removable scrolling candle arms (each with removable bobeches), raised on a square claw foot base. Unmarked. 18 1/4" H. Mid 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition with […]
Lot 93: Old Sheffield Crested Meat Dome & Platter
Old Sheffield plated meat dome with platter. Large lobed oval form with a naturalistic foliate handle, gadrooned and shell rim and an engraved armorial crest depicting a central tree in a cartouche, surmounted by a figure holding a branch with banner below reading FORTIS IN PROCELLA ("Strength in Adversity"). Crown hallmark to underside beneath handle. […]
Lot 94: Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Silver Inlay
Regency Tortoise Shell Veneered Tea Caddy with silver on copper mounts including ball finial and feet, escutcheon and oval monogram reserve; the hinged, domed lid, flat front and back, and canted corners with panels divided by silver line inlay. Interior with velvet lined lid and two compartments with remnants of old lining, possibly sharkskin. Retains […]
Lot 89: 15 pcs silver incl. KY and OH Julep Cups and Ladles
Group of coin silver, sterling and silverplated items, including Kentucky and Ohio coin silver. Coin silver includes: 1 julep cup with incuse mark D. KINSEY (David Kinsey, Cincinnati, OH, ca. 1861-1871), 3 1/3" H; 1 julep cup with incuse mark DUHME & CO (Cincinnati, 1842-1888), monogram "Barbara," 3 1/2" H; 1 soup or punch ladle […]
Lot 90: Silver Marrow Scoop and Old Sheffield Wine Cooler
English silver marrow scoop and wine cooler with possible Wilkins family crest, 2 items total. 1st item: Georgian sterling silver marrow scoop, marks for John Langlands I and John Robertson I, Newcastle, no date mark. 9 1/2" L. 2nd item: Old Sheffield Plate wine cooler, with removable center collar and liner; cast shell, scroll and […]
Lot 91: Pair Old Sheffield Wine Coolers
Pair of Old Sheffield Silver Plated Wine Coolers, Classical urn form with removable lead liners, each with gadrooned rims and feet, band of shell and anthemion design at mid section, two reeded handles. Unmarked. 9 1/2" H. English, early 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection, ex-James Robinson Antiques, New York. CONDITION: Some wear, especially […]