Victorian dictionary or reading stand, mahogany book support on a telescoping brass stand, medial center shelf atop a tripod base with iron paw feet. Black porcelain casters. 56"H x 24"W x 15"D. English, possibly John Carter Company of London, circa 1880. Condition: Some wear/oxidation to brass shelf and iron feet, overall very good condition.
Lot 3088172: 4 Cigar Items inc. figural lighters
Four cigar related items. 1st item: Cold painted bronze lighter in the form of a bulldog, moderate paint retention. 1-3/4"H x 2-1/2"L. 2nd item: Figural bulldog lighter, spelter with bronze finish, 4"H. 3rd item: Gold metal telescoping cigar pick with engraved chevron decoration, unmarked, 2-1/2"L. 4th item: Silverplated humidor lid with figural finial of a […]
Lot 3088173: 3 Figural Inkwells
1st item: Empire style gilt metal inkwell with angel and eagle finial over a body with three ram head caryatids on hoof feet, atop a circular rouge marble or hardstone base, 7"H. 2nd item: Bronze square inkwell with pig finial atop lid, porcelain ink insert, decorative pierced body on four winged scrolled feet. 4"H. 3rd […]
Lot 3088170: 2 Prs. Neoclassical French Bronze Candlesticks
1st item: Pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze candlesticks, floral festooned bobeches over plain hollow shafts, bands of egg and dart and floral decoration at lower edges, acanthus tripod bases with paw feet atop plinths. 12"H. Continental, circa 1830. 2nd item: Pair of Neoclassical gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks, acanthus bobeches over tripod bases with repeating […]
Lot 3088171: Four English Brass Candlesticks
Four English brass candlesticks, 2 with square drip bases of similar form but bases of slightly different size (5-3/4" H x 4-3/8" x 4-1/4" and 5-5/8" H x 4-1/8" W sq) and 2 with octagonal drip bases, one with a central ring turning (5-1/4" H), the other with an "economy" hole (5-7/8" H). Late 17th […]
Lot 3088166: Seth Thomas Figural Mantle Clock
Seth Thomas figural mantle clock depiciting the Greek goddess of the Harvest, Demeter seated with wheat and a sickle above the white enamel Roman numeral clock face on an ornate base. Works marked "Seth Thomas & Sons, Thomaston, CT". Retains the winding key. 17 1/2" H x 15 3/4" W x 7 3/8" D. Early […]
Lot 3088168: Gilt Bronze Thread Holder w/ Bird Finial
Gilt bronze thread holder with "sewing bird" finial and various arms for holding spools, on ebonized base. 7"H. Continental, mid to late 19th century. Condition: Replaced screw, otherwise good condition.
Lot 3088163: Turkey Platter with 12 plates, Flow Blue
Large flow blue turkey platter and twelve matching dinner plates, marked en verso Villeroy & Boch Dresden, V.N. 2217 Made in Germany, also with various impressed marks. Platter measures 20-1/2" x 15-1/2", plates measure 10" diameter. Early 20th century. Condition: Platter is in very good condition with some light crazing, a small (1/8" diam.) rim […]
Lot 3088164: Lot of British ceramics, 8 pcs.
18th century teabowl and saucer with cobalt and gilt borders, attributed to Worcester (Barr Flight Barr period); English Imari pattern hard paste porcelain teacup and saucer, unmarked, probably Worcester circa 1820; 2 bone china saucers with gilt decorated blue borders, attributed to Spode circa 1830; Soup bowl with hand painted Gaudy Welsh style decoration, attributed […]
Lot 3088160: Louise Nevelson Etching and Aquatint, "Magic Garde
Louise Nevelson (American 1899-1988) etching and aquatint titled "Magic Garden". Pencil signed lower right, numbered 10/20 lower left and titled in the center margin. Float mounted on matte paper and housed in a contemporary chrome frame. Image: 5-3/4" H x 8-5/8" W. Sheet: 29-5/8" H x 22" W. Overall: 32:1/4" H x 24-1/4" W. Condition: […]