Fine Artwork, Decorative Arts & Russian Works

FEBRUARY 25th, 2012 CATALOGUE

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February 25, 2012 - 1 pm Eastern

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AUCTION LOTS

1 - 19th CENTURY ATKINSON LANCASTER MANTLE CLOCK
Antique Atkinson Lancaster wooden mantle place chime clock clad with bronze. Stunning gilt bronze throughout. Four urn spires to each corner and center top with acorns. Laurel leaf design to base cladding. Clock is supported with beautiful scrolled bronze design to each corner with figural bear claw feet. Each side has lattice screen depicting people with floral scroll. Hinged wooden frame door to back has Cross matrix screen with locking key. Busts of females with rose garlands set to corners of front. Hinged handles to sides. Gold face with silver. Marked R. Atkinson Lancaster to front. Hinged glass screen door to front. 19th century. Measures 28" height x 17" width x 12" depth (71.1cm x 43.1cm x 30.4cm). Weighs approximately 55 pounds / 25 kilograms.

Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000.

2 - ANTIQUE AMERICAN INLAY WOODEN PARTNERS DESK
Antique American wooden inlay desk. Has a wide drawer with two bronze handles with laurel leaf design to each side. Above the drawer is a sliding desk panel. Both the desk and the drawer slide out to either side. One end of the table is flat and the other rounded. Diamond matrix inlay design to top. Measures 29 1/2" height x 50 1/2" width x 24" depth (74.9cm x 128.2cm x 60.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400.

3 - ANTIQUE AMERICAN OVAL INLAY END TABLE
Antique American oval scalloped end table with inlay border design and beaded border. Has four hooked legs each having a bronze clad foot. Support plateau joining the four legs. Measures 25 5/8" height x 34" length x 26" width (65cm x 86.3cm x 66cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400.

4 - 60pc AYNSLEY PORCELAIN BELMONT CHINA SET
60 piece set of Aynsley Fine English Bone China porcelain dinner set in the Belmont pattern. Has a hand painted gold design with turquoise enamel beading. Set includes 12 dinner plate 10 3/8" (26.3). 12 salad plate 8 1/4" diameter (20.9cm). 12 bread & butter plates 6 3/8" (16.1cm). 12 footed teacups 2 3/8" height (6cm). 12 saucers 5 1/2" diameter (13.4cm). Total approx. weight of 16.08 kilograms.

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

5 - UNIQUE ROCK CRYSTAL & METALWARE TREE SCULPTURE
Very unique and unusual rock crystal & metal ware tree sculpture. Measures 21" height x 20" width x 12" depth (53.4cm x 50.8cm x 30.5cm). Total weight of approx. 15 kilograms

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

6 - ANTIQUE EUROPEAN BEVELED GLASS WOODEN MIRROR
Antique European wooden cut mirror having beveled glass panels. Beautiful scrolled design throughout Ebonized wood with gilt overlay. 18th/19th century. Measures 59" height x 38" width (149.8cm x 96.5cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200.

7 - ANTIQUE 4 DRAWER LOCKING WOODEN BUREAU
Antique 4 drawer hand crafted wooden locking bureau. Each drawer had brass mounted ovoid handles with bee hive design. The two front corners of the chest of drawers is a column having a relief swirl and diamond matrix design. 18th/19th century. Measures 46" height x 40" width x 20" depth (116.8cm x 101.6cm x 50.8cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

8 - ANTIQUE MAHOGANY DARK WOOD BOW FRONT BUREAU
Antique bow front footed dark wood bureau. Three drawers with round brass handles. Columnar design front footing with stylized leaf design. Circa Late 17th to early 18th century. Measures 36 1/2" height 36" width x 19 1/2" depth (48.2cm x 91.4cm x 49.5cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

9 - ANTIQUE BLOND MAHOGANY BUREAU CHEST
Antique mohagany wood bureau. Four drawers each having two round protruding brass handles and lock. 19th century. Measures 44 1/2" height 40 1/2" width x 20 1/2" depth (113cm x 102.87cm x 52.1cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

10 - ANTIQUE DESK, CABINET & CHAIR SET
Antique 2 piece cabinet with desk combo and chair set. Cabinet has glass front with double doors hinged to sides with latch to center. Measures 73" height x 43" width x 30" width (185.4cm x 109cm x 76.2cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200.

11 - 19th C VERNIS MARTIN FRENCH GILDED CURIO CABINET
Antique Continental Vernis Martin gilt wood curio cabinet having exquisite raised ribbon and floral border work throughout. Spade shape display area with round hinged door and rounded glass sides. Has hand painted scenes to front depicting mother and child. Scene is flanked by 2 scenes of musical instruments. Measures 57" height x 29" width x 17" depth (144.7cm x 73.6cm x 43.1cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

12 - ANTIQUE FRENCH EBONY WOODEN INLAY FOLDING TABLE
Antique French hand crafted Ebonized wooden folding card table with intricate wooden scroll inlay. Clad with stylized leaf bronze bordering throughout. 18th/19th century. Measures 29" height x 34" width x 18" depth. Folds open to measure 29" height x 34" width x 36" depth (73.6cm x 86.4cm x 91.4cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000.

13 - ANTIQUE HAND CRAFTED WOODEN SECRETARY DESK
Antique wooden fold top secretary desk. Has back panel with carved heart design. Interior has 4 drawers and flat bottom. One large drawer to front. Has brass cladding and handles to front. 19th century. Measures 57" height x 31" width x 26" depth (144.7cm x 78.7cm x 66cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

14 - 1958 GRETSCH DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY SUNBURST GUITAR
1958 Gretsch Double Anniversary Sunburst semi-hollow electric guitar. Measures 42" length x 16" width (106.7cm x 40.6cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $800-$1200.

15 - VINTAGE FENDER BANDMASTER AMP & CABINET
Vintage Fender Bandmaster amplifier and cabinet combo. Has four inputs, 2 having Vibrato. Measures 29" height x 32" width x 11" depth (73.6cm x 27.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500.

16 - PIERRE D'AVESN FRENCH OPALESCENT CRYSTAL BOWL
Beautiful Pierre D'Avesn French opalescent crystal bowl having raised birds, vines, leaves and grape clusters to rim. Measures 3" height x 12" diameter (7.6cm x 30.5cm). Total weight of 2237 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

17 - LALIQUE FRANCE FROSTED CRYSTAL PERDRIX TRAY
Lalique French crystal 'Perdrix' plateau tray. Has a stunning moulded and frosted design depicting birds with grass blades. Signed Lalique France to bottom. Found in Catalogue No. 11700, page 407. Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique. Measures 17 3/4" length x 12" width (30.5cm). Total weight of 4893 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $900-$1200.

18 - LALIQUE FRENCH CRYSTAL ROSES SQUARE BOWL
Lalique French crystal "Roses" square bowl. Has raised roses and frosted design to exterior. Signed Lalique to bottom. Measures 3 1/4" height x 9 3/4" length x 9 3/4" width (8.2cm x 24.7cm x 24.7cm). Total weight of 2592 grams. Retail price of $1595.00.

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

19 - 5 LALIQUE CRYSTAL ANNUAL COLLECTOR PLATES
5 piece lot Lalique French crystal plates annual collector plates. Lot includes 1966 Rose de Songerie, 1970 peacock, 1971 owl, 1972 Coquillage shell plate and 1976 Eagle plate. Each plate is signed Lalique France to bottom. Each plate measures 8 5/8" diameter (8.6cm). Approx. total weight of 3034 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $200-$300.

20 - METTLACH STEIN BERLIN PEWTER LID ½ LITER
Mettlach stein of Berlin, 1/2 liter, hinged, pewter lid with Brandenburger Thor panel insert. Fine representation of a traditional Mettlach stein in vibrant multi-colors, marked on bottom with castle, METTLACH, GES-GESCH, 2024 II impression. 7 ½” height x 6 ½” width (19.5cm x 17.2cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400.

21 - 14K YELLOW GOLD GEM JADEITE DIAMOND RING
Stunning 14k yellow gold ring having apple green mottled translucent jadeite bezel set stone measuring approx. 18.5mm x 7.5mm x 3.5mm. Stone is surrounded by 30 round cut white diamonds approx. 1ct. Ring size 7. Total weight of 4.1 dwt / 6.4 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$4000.

22 - 18K YELLOW GOLD JADE CABOCHON & DIAMOND RING
18k yellow gold ring having oval cut jade cabochon stone set with 4 prongs. Each prong has approx. .07ct stone bezel set to the end. Cabochon jade measures approx. 25mm x 17mm x 10mm. Ring size 7.5. Total weight of 9.3dwt / 14.6 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000.

23 - STUNNING LADIES 14K YG 6.00CTW DIAMOND BANGLE
Fabulous ladies 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet having 6.00ctw graduating round cut and prong set white diamonds ranging from approx. 1.6ct to .75ct. Measures approx. 2 1/2" width x 2" height (6.3cm x 5.1cm). Fits wrist approx. 2 1/8" width (5.4cm). Total weight of 10.6dwt / 16.5 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000.

24 - LADIES 14K YG 15ct AQUAMARINE DIAMOND NECKLACE
Elegant ladies Italian 14k yellow gold brick link necklace having a pear shape prong set 15ct aquamarine set to center. Has approx. 40 round cut white diamonds approx. 1.2ctw. Necklace approx. 17" length (43.1cm) x 8mm. Total weight of 21.2dwt / 33.0 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000.

25 - 14K YG EMERALD & DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET
14k yellow gold ladies bangle bracelet having 3 oval cabochon emeralds set to top. One emerald approx. 7.7mm x 5.9mm. 2 emeralds approx 7.5mm x 5.5mm. Measures 2 1/4" width x 2 1/2" height (5.7cm x 6.3cm). Fits wrist approx. 2 1/4" width (5.7cm). Total weight of 19dwt / 29.6 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

26 - 14K WHITE GOLD 1.35CT SOLITAIRE DIAMOND NECKLACE
14k white gold box link necklace having approx. 1.35ct solitaire cut white diamond. Necklace approx 15 3/4" length (40cm). Total weight of 4.0dwt / 6.3 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1800-$2400.

27 - 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND BAMBOO NECKLACE
Beautiful 14k yellow gold bamboo necklace having 14 round cut white diamonds. each approx. .10ct to .15ct. Marked 585 and 14k to clasp. Approx. 17" length (43.1cm). Total weight of 14.3dwt / 22.3 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1600-$1800.

28 - 14K WHITE GOLD CEYLON SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING
14kt white gold ring mount set with ceylon sapphire & diamond. Sapphire stone measuring approx. 10mm x 6.8mm x 5.4mm. Flanked by four round cut white diamonds approx. .12ctw. Ring size 5.5. Total weight of 3.0dwt / 4.7 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$1800.

29 - 14KT YG NECKLACE w/ DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE SLIDE
Italian 14k yellow gold necklace with diamond and sapphire slide. Stunning necklace with elegant chocker with sapphire slide. Slide has a floral design with oval sapphire set to center surrounded by round cut and bezel cut white diamonds. Necklace approximately 16" length. Total weight of 19.8 dwt / 30.9 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1800-$2200.

30 - YVEL 18K TWO TONE GOLD GOLD THREAD NECKLACE
Exquisite ladies Yvel 18k two tone, strand yellow gold and white gold thread design necklace. Has three yellow gold bands each having 10 round cut white diamonds approx. .3ctw. Includes original presentation bag. Marked "Yvel 750" to clasp. Measures 16" length (40.6cm) x approx. 13mm width. Total weight of 33.8dwt / 52.5g.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

31 - 32 PC SET INTERNATIONAL STERLING & LENOX VESSELS
32 pieces, American manufactured sterling silver set for 4 by International, including: 4 goblets, 4 champagnes, 4 coffee and 4 espresso with saucers and demitasse spoons. Each of the “Wedgewood” pattern vessels are chased in repeating wave, urn medallions and foliage panels, with fitted porcelain and gilt Lenox inserts and conforming spoons. Silver Hallmarks on bottom, International Sterling, P65, WEDGEWOOD, Patented. Porcelain marks, green Lenox “L”, wreath stamp. Measures: Goblet 6 ½” height x 3 ¼” diameter (17cm x 8.8cm), Champagne 4 ½” height x 3 ½” diameter (12cm x 9.4cm), Coffee 2 ¾” height x 4” diameter (7.5cm x 10.6cm), Espresso 2 ¾” height x 3” width (7.5cm x 8.2cm), Saucers 4” diameter (10.6cm), Spoons 4” (10.5cm), 30.64 ozt, 952.6 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000.

32 - NAVAJO STERLING & TURQUOISE CUFF/NECKLACE SUITE
Navajo sterling silver & turquoise cuff bracelet and two strand beaded necklace having round sterling plaques set with turquoise. Bangle 2 1/2" width x 2 1/8" height (6.4cm x 5.4cm). Necklace measures 25" length (63.5cm). Total weight of 11.76 ozt / 365 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

33 - 62 PIECE GORHAM CHANTILLY STERLING SILVER FLATWARE
62 piece Gorham sterling silver 5-12 serving flatware set in the Chantilly pattern. Lot includes 12 forks 7" (17.8cm). 12 knives 8 7/8" (22.5cm). 12 salad forks 6 1/2" (16.5cm). 12 flat butter spreaders 5 7/8" (14.9cm). 5 3/4" (14.6cm). 2 sterling handle cheese servers are also included 6 3/8" (16.1cm). Approx. 60 ozt total weight.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2000.

34 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER ELEPHANT FIGURE RAPPOPORT
Imperial Russian silver seated elephant figure having cabochon cut pink sapphire jewels set to eyes. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappoport Cyrillic I.P. workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 2 1/8" length x 1 1/4" height (5.4cm x 3.1cm). Total weight of 5ozt/155 grams. Provenance: From the estate of Alex Shumshino, MI.

Pre-Sale estimate $500-$600.

35 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER RHINOCEROS FIGURE RAPPOPOR
Imperial Russian silver standing rhino figure having cabochon cut pink sapphire jewels set to eyes. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bowl interior. Also holds Julius Rappoport Cyrillic I.P. workmaster marks to bottom. Measures 3 1/8" length x 1 5/8" height (7.9cm x 4.1cm). Total weight of 18.3ozt/571 grams. Provenance: From the estate of Alex Shumshino, MI.

Pre-Sale estimate $750-$850.

36 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER ELEPHANT FIGURE RAPPOPORT
Imperial Russian silver standing elephant figure having Cabochon cut ruby stones set to eyes. Has town marks and 88 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappoport's "I.P." workmaster mark to bottom. Measures 1 3/8" height x 2" length (3.5cm x 5.1cm). Weighs 2.2ozt / 68 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$500.

37 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER BABOON FIGURE RAPPOPORT
Imperial Russian silver seated baboon figure having Cabochon cut ruby jewels set to eyes. Has town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappoport Cyrillic "I.P." workmaster mark to bottom. Measures 2 5/8" height (6.6cm). Weighs 12.6ozt / 393 grams. Provenance: From the estate of Alex Shumshimo, MI.

Pre-Sale estimate $650-$750.

38 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER CAT FIGURE RAPPOPORT
Imperial Russian silver sleeping cat figure. Has town marks and 84 silver purity marks to bottom with assayer marks. Also holds Julius Rappoport Cyrillic "I.P." workmaster mark to bottom. Measures 2 3/4" length (6.9cm). Weighs 1.6ozt / 51 grams. Provenance: From the estate of Alex Shumshimo, MI.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$500.

39 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER BEAR FIGURE RAPPOPORT
Imperial Russian silver recumbent bear figure having Cabochon cut ruby stones set to eyes. Has town marks and 88 silver purity marks to bottom. Also holds Julius Rappoport's "I.P." workmaster mark to bottom. Measures 4 3/4" length x 2 5/8" depth (12cm x 6.6cm x 6.6cm). Weighs 3.6ozt / 112 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $650-$750.

40 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER FROG FIGURE ON JADE BASE
Imperial Russian silver frog figure having cabochon cut pink sapphire eyes set on spinach green nephrite jade square base. Holds town marks and 84 silver purity marks. Also holds Julius Rappoport's "I.P." workmaster marks to silver. Measures 1 3/8" height x 2" depth x 2" width (3.5cm x 5.1cm x 5.1cm). Weighs 3.8ozt / 119 grams. Provenance: From the estate of Alex Shumshimo, MI.

Pre-Sale estimate $450-$550.

41 - ANTIQUE ROYAL VIENNA PORCELAIN PORTRAIT PLATE
Antique Royal Vienna Austrian porcelain portrait plate. Has a hexagonal shape with hand painted Roman scene to center. Has hand painted scrolled gilded design to border with white enamel beading. Signed "E. Mattheus" lower left. Holds blue underglaze bee hive or Bindenschild mark to bottom. Circa late 19th century. Measures 14 1/2" diameter (36.8cm). Total weight of 1148 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

42 - 9 ANTIQUE ROYAL VIENNA DESSERT PORTRAIT PLATES
9 antique Royal Vienna Austrian porcelain dessert plates. Each plate has different mythology scenes. Each scene signed "Kaufmann" to lower left. The rims are decorated with scrolled gilded designs with rust, pink and ivory backgrounds. Embellishes with white enamel bead work. Holds blue bee hive underglaze mark to bottom. Late 19th century. Each plate measures 6 1/4" diameter (15.8cm). Total weight of 1149 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

43 - ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED ROYAL VIENNA PORTRAIT VASE
Antique Royal Vienna Austrian porcelain handled vase. Has a Roman scene with hand painted embellishments. Signed lower right "Kaufmann". Has hand painted scrolled gilded design to body with beading. Holds blue underglaze bee hive or Bindenschild mark to bottom. Circa late 19th century. Measures 7 7/8" height x 4" width (20cm x 10.1cm). Total weight of 686 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$500.

44 - Pr OF ANTIQUE FRENCH PORCELAIN & DORE BRONZE URNS
Pair of antique French porcelain urns clad with Dore bronze bands and bases. Each has a scene depicting courting couples. Each scene is embellished with hand painting and signed lower right "Jean". Each has hand painted gilt scrolled designs throughout. Each marked "France" to bottom. Late 19th century. Each measures 17" height x 5" width (43.1cm x 12.7cm). Total weight of 1725 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $300-$400.

45 - ANTIQUE ROYAL WORCESTER FLORAL HANDLED VASE
Large antique Royal Worcester porcelain bulbous vase. Has two handle reticulated floral design with bulbous body. Hand painted and gilded Autumn leaves to front and back. Made circa 1891. Registry number 63497, shape number 1300. Measures 16" height (40.6cm). Total weight of 2432 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

46 - 61pc WEDGWOOD SAGE GREEN COLUMBIA GOLD CHINA SET
61 piece Wedgwood English porcelain service for 12 china set in the Columbia Gold pattern having the Sage Green color scheme. Set includes 12 dinner plates 10 3/4" (27.3cm), 12 salad plates 8 1/8" diameter (20.6cm), 12 bread & butter plates 6" (15.2cm), teacup 2 1/8" (5.4cm), 12 saucers 5 3/4" (14.6cm), 1 covered sugar 3 1/2" (8.9cm) and 1 creamer 2 5/8" height (6.6cm). Approx. total weight of 15308 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

47 - EXQUISITE AND RARE MEISSEN SWAN CUP & SAUCER SET
Very rare and exceptional Meissen German porcelain figural swan teacup and saucer set. Constructed of partially glazed biscuit porcelain with gilding. Figural feather relief plumage design to exterior with swan neck and head handle. Holds blue Meissen underglaze crossed swords marks to bottom of each piece. Saucer also marked with underglaze blue I. Circa 1820. Cup measures 3 1/8" height (7.9cm). Saucer measures 5" diameter (12.7cm). Total weight of 223 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

48 - ANTIQUE MEISSEN GERMAN PORCELAIN MUSICAL GROUP
Antique Meissen porcelain group figure depicting standing man and seated woman playing musical instruments. The male holding a flute and the female playing the lute. Each having intricate and vivid hand painted floral patterns throughout their garb. 18th/19th century. Measures 8 1/4" height (20.9cm). Total weight of 1724 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

49 - RARE 82pc COALPORT CAIRO GOLD OVER PINK CHINA SET
82 piece set of Coalport English Bone China porcelain in the Cairo pattern having gold over pink color design with scalloped edges. Holds gold under glaze crown mark to bottom of each piece. Made circa 1920. Set includes 12 dinner plates 10 7/8" (27.6cm). 11 salad/dessert plates 8" (20.3cm). 12 bread & butter plates 6 1/4" (15.8cm). 12 footed teacups 2 3/4" (6.9cm). 12 teacup saucers 5 5/8" (14.2cm). 12 footed cream soup cups 2 1/4" (5.7cm). 12 cream soup saucers (5 5/8" (14.2cm). Condition: 9" hairline to one dinner plate seen to both sides. 3" hairline to one saucer, seen on both sides. Some minor fleabites to some plates. Use marks to some plates. No apparent crazing, chips, breaks or repairs.

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$2000.

50 - 79pc WEDGWOOD FLORENTINE BLACK CHINA SET W4312
79 piece Wedgwood English Bone China porcelain set in the highly desirable Florentine Black pattern. Number W4312. Includes 12 dinner plates 10 3/4" (27.3cm). 12 salad/dessert plates 8 1/8" (20.6cm). 1 Bread & butter plate 6" (15.2cm). 15 footed teacups 2 1/8" (5.4cm). 12 teacup saucers 5 3/4" (14.6cm). 12 footed cream soup bowls 2 1/2" (6.4cm). 12 cream soup saucers 6 3/8" (16.1cm). 1 oval serving platter 15 1/2" (39.4cm). 1 oval vegetable bowl 10" (25.4cm). 1 covered creamer 3 1/2" height (8.9cm). Condition: Overall good condition. No apparent chips, cracks, breaks or repairs. Some minor use marks to some pieces.

Pre-Sale estimate $1500-$2500.

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