Group of twenty numbered and hand colored engraved plates on laid paper depicting birds' eggs in nests, after A.L. Wirsing (Adam Ludwig Wirsing, German, 1733-1797), probably from the book Sammlung von Nestern und Eyern verschiedener Vgel, published 1772. Includes Wiedhopf, Gold Eule, Mandel Haher, Blau Specht and others (detailed list available on request). All approximately […]
Lot 161: Gould’s Synopsis of The Birds of Australia
A Synopsis of The Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands by John Gould, F.L.S., published by the author, 20 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, 1837-38. 73 hand-colored lithographic plates by and after Elizabeth Gould, 8 pp. Description of New Species at end. Owner’s bookplate on end paper: George Ernest Morrison. Paper label on end […]
Lot 160: Rare book on American Fish, 277 plates
George Brown Goode, THE FISHERIES AND FISHERY INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES SECTION ONE, NATURAL HISTORY OF USEFUL AQUATIC ANIMALS WITH AN ATLAS OF 277 PLATES. Published by the U.S. Government printing office, 1884. Gray cloth boards. A massive and historic report, submitted to the U.S. National Museum (Smithsonian) during the 1880s, consisting of five […]
Lot 157: Two 14K Elgin Hunting Case Watches
Two 14K Elgin National Watch Co. lady's hunting case pocket watches. (1) 14K yellow gold Elgin lady's hunting case watch with scalloped edge and floral spray on one side and center cartouche on the other. Case #13911, works #4073462. White enamel face with Roman numerals and secondary dial. 2-1/4" H x 1-5/8" diameter. (2) 14K […]
Lot 158: Two 14K Waltham Hunting Case Watches w/ Birds
Two 14K American Waltham Co. ladies hunting case pocket watches with bird decoration. (1) 14K yellow gold Waltham lady's hunting case watch with enameled bird and dragonfly on watch cover. Case #40581, works #7482871, white face with italic numerals and secondary dial. 2" H x 1-1/2" diameter. (2) 14K yellow and rose gold Waltham lady's […]
Lot 159: Large Folio Book of William Hogarth Prints
Very large folio volume: "The Works of William Hogarth (1697-1764), From the Original Plates Restored by James Heath, with the addition of many subjects not before collected, to which are prefixed, a biographical essay on the genius and productions of Hogarth, and explanations of the subjects of the plates, by John Nichols". Thomas Cook (1744-1818), […]
Lot 155: Bucherer guilloche blue enamel pendant watch
Bucherer guilloche blue enamel pendant watch with enamel link chain and small bow brooch with pendant drop, marked 925. Necklace: 16-1/4" L. Bow pin with drop: 1-7/8" L x 1-1/4" W. Bucherer box included. Condition: Enamel in very good condition. Works not tested for functionality.
Lot 154: Ladies Platinum and Diamond Ring w/ Band
Lady's platinum diamond wedding set containing one engagement ring, size 5 1/4, containing one European cut diamond weighing approximately .70 carat, approximately VS2-SI1 clarity and G-H color, with two side diamonds, .05 ct each, and one diamond band, size 7, containing 5 diamond melee. Condition: Overall excellent condition. Engagement ring size: 5 1/4. Wedding band […]
Lot 153: 14K gold and diamond bangle bracelet, 24.9 grams
14K yellow gold bangle bracelet with brushed gold finish and attached band of 22 round cut diamonds weighing approximately .60 ct., set in 14K white gold with safety catch. Bangle marked 14K with maker's mark BB in double circles. 24.9 grams. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 152: 18K gold semi-precious stone link bracelet
18K yellow gold link bracelet with semi-precious stones including garnet, amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, green tourmaline. 7" L, approximately 16 grams 18K gold. Condition: Overall very good condition.