Pair of Chinese carved wooden standing horse figures with gilt and polychrome painted decoration in a cloisonne pattern. 21 1/2"H x 7"W x 23" D. 20th century. Provenance: the collection of Valleau Caruthers, Brentwood, TN. CONDITION: One horse has repaired break to tail, small chips to back of one rear hoof, and shrinkage crack to […]
Lot 964: Pr. Aesthetic Movement Asian Cloisonne Vases
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Asian enamel vases, baluster form with phoenix and dragon panels and bands of floral and geometric decorations on a dark green ground. 5/8" H x 3 5/8" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition with few surface scratches.
Lot 965: 2 Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls
Two (2) large Japanese Imari bowls, including one (1) having a scalloped border with interior bird, floral, and landscape vignette decoration and the exterior with red cartouche, phoenix and flaming pearl decoration with gilt highlights throughout (5 1/4" H x 11" dia.) and one (1) larger example with floral and dragon vignette decoration with gilt […]
Lot 961: Pair M. Fred Hirsch Weighted Sterling Silver Trumpet Vases
Pair of M. Fred Hirsch sterling silver paneled trumpet vases with flared scalloped rims, foliate decorations to body, and round, weighted bases. Sterling, maker's marks, Weighted, and 172 stamped underside of bases. Not monogramed. 12 1/4" H x 5" dia. Provenance: Private Southern Collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with normal surface wear. Dents, largest 3 […]
Lot 962: Sino-Tibetan Silver Repousse Bowl
Sino-Tibetan silver repousse bowl, possibly for alms, slight conical form with band of alternating dog and flower decoration, together with various geometric designs to the body, and lotus flower and floral decoration to the base, interior with gilt wash. Unmarked but tests at least 90% silver. 4 3/8" H x 9 1/4" dia. 16.325 troy […]
Lot 959: Large Silver bowl marked Plata 900
Large South American handwrought silver bowl or charger, round with scalloped, lobed sides having chased floral and leaf designs at rim, stamped en verso of rim WELSCH PLATA 900. 15 3/4" dia. 28.35 oz troy. CONDITION: Small brown mark, possibly a scorch mark, center (1/4" L), otherwise very good condition.
Lot 960: 22 Silver Items incl. Napkin Rings, Owl Opener
Group of 22 small sterling silver items. Includes 13 assorted napkin rings (5 with English Sterling marks, 3 with American sterling marks, 2 Asian themed rings marked Siam Sterling, and 3 late Victorian style rings with no quality or maker marks); 1 pair of International Prelude Sterling salt and pepper shakers; 1 Gorham Sterling letter […]
Lot 957: 3 Pieces. Tiffany Silver Jewelry
Three (3) Tiffany & Co. sterling silver jewelry items with original Tiffany pouch, including a bangle bracelet engraved T & Co. 1837 with padlock charm; a pair of circular earrings for pierced ears, engraved "Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York 925"; and a padlock shaped pendant engraved "Tiffany & Co. New York" on […]
Lot 958: Tiffany Strawberry Vine Spoon and 7 Gorham Fairfax Items
8 Sterling Silver serving pieces, including Tiffany & Co., Gorham. 1st item: Tiffany and Company Strawberry Vine pattern scallop shell serving spoon (9" L). Not monogrammed. 4.165 total troy ounces. 2nd-8th items: 7 Gorham Fairfax flatware serving pieces, including 3 tablespoons, 2 pierced tablespoons, 1 serving fork, and 1 cream ladle. Not monogrammed. 13.910 total […]
Lot 955: Large Graff, Washbourne & Dunn Sterling Bowl
Large sterling silver serving bowl, marks for Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, retailed by Frank Herschede of Cincinnati, 12 1/2" dia., with finely cast Rococo style foliate scroll border on an undulating rim with lobed center. Large script monogram GGK, center. 3" H. 21.05 oz troy. American, early 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent condition.