Twelve round and oval lava cameos depicting various classical subjects. Each wrapped in gilded papier mache, hand numbered, and mounted to foam core board topped with old letter pages. Cameo sizes range from 3/4" x 5/8" to 1 1/4" diameter. Housed (but not mounted) in a contemporary shadowbox. Continental, 19th Century. Provenance: Estate of Salli […]
Lot 344: Ceramic Bust of an Edwardian Lady, 21" H, poss. Te
Porcelain portrait bust of an Edwardian lady dressed in high style. 21" H. German, possibly Teplitz. Early 20th Century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Wear to bronze gilding. Hairline crack in jacket on left. Broken leaf next to feather plume.
Lot 341: Collection of desk bells
Group of desk bells. 1st & 2nd Items: Two Victorian servant or desk bells made of abalone shells with reticulated and stamped brass mounts, interior tap bell, thumb activated interior clapper, one with brass bird finial, both on marble bases. 3-3/4" – 6" H. 3rd Item: Figural brass turtle key wind desk bell with incised […]
Lot 340: 3 gilt mounted opaline glass eggs
1st Item: Green opaline egg containing a perfume bottle, all in a gilt metal tri-pod leaf mounting, 5-1/2" H. French, circa 1900. 2nd Item: White opaline Bristol egg ring container in gilt metal mounting with bamboo frame and bird and leaf decoration, English, circa 1900, 6-1/2" H. 3rd Item: Turquoise blue glass half egg shaped […]
Lot 338: Tantalus or Portable Liqueur Cabinet, late 19th ce
Black lacquered tantalus or portable liqueur cabinet, hinged front cover with brass nameplate. Top and sides open to reveal a 2-tiered removable carved wooden fitted case with brass metal handle. Contains 4 bottles (with stoppers) and 16 cordials, all with gilt decoration. 11 1/2" H x 12 3/4" W x 9 1/4" D. Late 19th […]
Lot 339: Waterford crystal stemware, Clare pattern, 19 pcs
Waterford crystal stemware, Clare pattern. Includes eight (8) water goblets, six (6) wine glasses and five (5) cordials. Condition: One wine glass with chip to rim, some marks worn, all others excellent.
Lot 336: Pair carved Griffin candlesticks
Pair carved wooden griffin candlesticks with white wash on foliate base. Possibly gilded at one time. 17 1/4" H x 7 3/8" W x 8" D. Continental, possibly 19th Century. Provenance: Washington Hall (Whitland Ave.), Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Good condition with chips to wings some repairs
Lot 337: 19th c. Gaming accessories with Chips, Dice, Domin
A grouping of ivory and mother of pearl gaming accessories. Includes 8 painted ivory fish figures; 7 stained ivory fish figures; 4 mother of pearl fish figures; 2 mother of pearl oval counters; 4 plain ivory rectangles, 12 (1 3/4") rectangular "JDM" monogrammed counters, 21 (2 5/8") rectangular "JDM" monogrammed counters, 21 round "JDM" monogrammed […]
Lot 335: A Pair of Italian Giltwood three light sconces
A large pair of Italian neoclassical giltwood three light sconces. Featuring ribbon, botanical, tassel, arrow and quiver, and torch decorative motifs. Marked made in Italy on reverse. 39" H x 16" D. 20th Century. Condition: Overall very good condition
Lot 334: Group of 3 bronze dancers, Hattakitkosol Somchai
Hattakitkosol Somchai (Thai, 1934-2000) grouping of three bronze sculptures of ballerinas in various dance poses, each signed and dated on bottom of foot. Ist Item: 22" H x 15 1/2" W. 2nd Item: 23 3/4" H x 14" W. 3rd Item: 25" H x 7" W. Condition: Overall very good condition some slight wear to […]