Brass Surveyor's Transit signed Bate London, 11 1/2" telescope with cover, 2 1/2" silvered compass dial encased atop a 4 1/2" circle, two functioning levels. Early to mid 19th century. CONDITION: Some oxidation, overall good condition.
Lot 774: Western Union Model 2825 3-A Ticker Tape w/ Stand
Western Union Model 2825 3-A 22 OHMS universal ticker tape machine, serial # 2495, with brass frame, telegraph mechanism, twin alpha-numeric rollers and tape feed, all housed in a cast iron base with Western Union label reading: Western Union Telegraph Co. Manufacturer name not present. Includes glass dome with marble top Western Union cabinet stand, […]
Lot 775: Ericsson Brass Telegraph c. 1895
L.M. Ericsson and Company telegraph machine, No. 27, with brass and glass frame, key-wind spring barrel, dual coils, and detachable print reel, together with a key marked "27", mounted on wooden base with five contacts and plaque reading "H.N.J./No. 27". Manufacturer's mark reading "L.M. Ericsson & Co. Stockholm", surface of frame. 16 1/2" H x […]
Lot 772: Pr. Chinese Hardwood Horseshoe Back Chairs
Pair of Chinese carved hardwood low chairs, horseshoe back form with carved dragon relief and pierced knot and quatrefoil splats. Unmarked. 30 1/2" H x 24" W seat (28 1/4" W overall) x 22" D seat (27" D overall). 20th century. CONDITION: Both in good condition.
Lot 771: 2 Chinese Trunks, Leather & Wood
Two (2) Chinese trunks. 1st item: Chinese painted leather storage box or trunk with all over painted and embossed decoration, including dragon and foliate decoration to the top, gilt embossed medallion and foo dog decoration to the front, and additional gilt embossed medallions to the sides. Iron hardware and carrying handles. 16 1/4" H x […]
Lot 768: 2 Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroideries
Pair of Chinese Forbidden Stitch embroidered silk panels, depicing bowls of fruit surrounded by flowers and auspicious symbols. Embroidered floral and geometric borders. Housed in matching giltwood frames with silk liners. 14″ x 11″ sight, 16 3/4″ x 13 3/4″ framed. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Some light fading and scattered pale stains, overall very good […]
Lot 765: Pr. Chinese Export Porcelain Vases, Modern
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose export porcelain vases, rouleau form having incised scrolling foliate and floral decoration to the body together with central floral vignettes and opposing foo dog figural handles. Red seal marks to the base, mounted onto conforming carved wood bases. Vases measure 12 1/2" H. 14 3/4" total H w/ stand. 20th […]
Lot 763: Group of 36 Japanese Imari or Arita Porcelain Pcs
Group of thirty-six (36) Japanese Imari or Arita porcelain items including 1 large serving bowl with chop mark on base (5" H x 12" dia.), 1 medium serving bowl with scalloped edge, 1 smaller bowl (2-3/4" H x 7-1/4" dia.), 2 rectangular trays, 5 round plates (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" dia.), 6 scalloped tea cups (2 […]
Lot 761: Chinese Export Armorial Cup & Saucer
Chinese Export armorial porcelain coffee cup and saucer, each decorated with a coat of arms surmounted by helmeted guard, with an eagle and lion rampant to the center and bordered by a pink frame. Precious object to the body of the cup and rim of the plate. Provenance: ex. Elinor Gordon. Cup – 2 1/2" […]
Lot 762: Pr. Chinese Famille Noire Floor Vases
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Noire floor vases with enameled decoration throughout. The bodies of the vases depict females engaged in various activities in an outdoor setting, the neck with chrysanthemum decoration and the base with cabbage leaf decoration. Red hallmarks for "Longevity" to the underside of each base. 22 1/8" H. 20.5 lbs. Late […]