Collection of fifteen (15) assorted American, French and English inkwells. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) inkwells with sterling lids and glass or crystal bodies, including one marked for English maker John Grinsell & Sons; one for English maker Sheaffer; one with frosted crystal or glass body and silver lid, with crystal inset. Marked on base for […]
Lot 98: 3 Lamps incl. Barbedienne Bronze Urns
Three (3) Classical style lamps, including Ferdinand Barbedienne bronze urns. 1st and 2nd items: Pair of French Bronze urns, each signed to base "F. Barbedienne" (Ferdinand Barbedienne, France, 1810-1892), with central frieze of classical figures and raised handles with Bacchus masks, mounted to red marble bases and fitted as oil lamps, later wired as electric […]
Lot 99: 2 Pairs of Ormolu Candelabra
Two (2) Pairs of Ormolu Candelabra, including Sevres or Sevres style. 1st item: Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, each with figural bronze cherubs seated on a fluted marble plinth, supported on a gilt bronze quadruped base with acanthus and toupie feet and decorated with gilt bronze floral garlands. Each with six candle arms […]
Lot 100: 3 Gilt Bronze Candelabra
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 […]