Twenty pieces of assorted marble and other stone fruit including red and green grape clusters, nut, pear, fig, apple, etc. Ranging in size from 1-1/2" to 7" L. Continental, circa 1900 and later, with two grape clusters appearing to be contemporary (possibly Chinese). Condition: A few pieces with chips and abrasions, overall good condition.
Lot 96: Three tortoise shell boxes inc card case, 19th c.
Three 19th century tortoise/faux tortoiseshell novelty boxes. 1st item: Early Tortoise needlecase with hinged top, silver fittings, and finely detailed inlaid filigree swag and shield designs, 3"H. 2nd item: Tortoise or faux tortoise and celluloid card case with hinged top, inlaid on both sides with mother of pearl floral designs, vacant silver monogram square on […]
Lot 97: 5 antique miniature novelty items
1st item: Miniature leather shoe with nailed leather sole, string tie and wood insert, possibly a salesman's sample, 3"L. 2nd item: Matchbox in the form of a miniature tooled leather book. Some small chips to edges. 1-5/8". 3rd item: Leather thimble case in the form of a miniature picnic basket with red top and base […]
Lot 95: Three tortoise shell boxes inc cigarette case
Three Victorian and Edwardian tortoise/faux tortoiseshell novelty boxes. 1st item: cigarette case with hinged top, lined in leather, 4-3/4" L. 2nd item: Cartouche shaped patch box or snuff box fitted with decorative gilt brass, 1-5/8"L. 3rd item: Oblong snuff box with hinged tortoise or faux tortoise top, inlaid with silver filigree floral design, and a […]
Lot 93: Pair Russian Engraved Silver Cream Spoons
Pair Russian gilt washed silver cream serving spoons in the antique Russian style with twist handles, the bowls chased on the underside in a floral pattern with Cyrillic script, date mark 1885, Moscow or St. Petersburg. Each measures 6" L. 3.14 oz. troy combined weight. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 94: Set of 6 silver Russian Kiddish Goblets, Judaica
Six silver Kiddish cups, footed form with inverted bell bodies and bright-cut engraved decoration of shields and houses, each marked 84 in rectangle and Sterling. 4"H, 8.86 oz troy combined weight. Probably Russian-made and imported to U.S., first half 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition, one with lightly dented base.
Lot 92: Russian Silver Master Salt, Johann Buntzell
Russian silver master salt, barrel form, with maker's mark for Johann Theodor Buntzell, St. Petersburg, assayer mark for Aleksander Ilbich Yashinov (1795 – 1826). Gilt wash interior. 1 1/4" H X 3" L X 2 1/4" D. 2.5 troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 91: Russian Silver Creamer
Russian silver creamer, marked with maker "FS", St. Petersburg, 1863, assayer Edward Brandenburs and 84 silver standard mark. Shaped rim, scroll handle and lobed body. 3 1/2" H. 4.42 troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 90: Russian Silver Tray, possibly Henrik Hacklin
Russian silver tray, rounded rectangular from with twin handles. Fully marked with script maker's mark "HH" , possibly Henrik Hacklin, St. Petersburg 187?, Ivan Yestigneev assayer's mark and 84 standard mark. 14 5/8" L (with handles) and 9" W. 21.24 troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition with some surface scratches.
Lot 89: Russian Silver Cup and Salt
Russian silver cup and salt. The cup has a round tapering form ending in a foot and a squared handle; the salt has a barrel form with three serrated feet. Fully stamped with St. Petersburg 1887, maker's mark "PJS" , assayer mark for Ivan Yestigneev, and 84 standard mark. Cup measures – 3 1/2" H […]