- FOUR 19TH CENTURY BLACK GROUND GOUACHE
FOUR 19TH CENTURY BLACK GROUND GOUACHE FIGURESFour 19th century black ground gouache figures from PompeiiSchool of Michelangelo Maestri (1741-1812)lot includes: the Muses, Clio (Memory and History) and Melpomene (Tragedy) from the Greek pantheon,
- A 1958 ROLEX OYSTER-PERPETUAL AIR KING
A 1958 ROLEX OYSTER-PERPETUAL AIR KING WRISTWATCH.Ref 5500 (serial no. 374120).Round stainless steel, with champagne dial. With raised Arabic numerals on the quarter a dagger indicators. Engraved to base for 10yrs service. 34mm case.
- Cased English Engineer's Precision Height
Cased English Engineer's Precision Height Gauge, James Chesterman & Co. Ltd., Sheffield, mid 20th century model 369, serial no. P27414, measuring to 26.5 inches (67 cm.), in a a fitted mahogany box complete with accessories
- SEVRES TERRACOTTA BUST OF ALEXANDRE
SEVRES TERRACOTTA BUST OF ALEXANDRE BRONGNIART Early 20th century, after a model by Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828). Inscribed 'ALEXANDRE. BRONGNART' with Sevres mark.
- A NEW DESCRIPTION OF MERRYLAND. CONTAINING
A NEW DESCRIPTION OF MERRYLAND. CONTAINING A...A New Description of Merryland. Containing a Topographical, Geographical, and Natural History of That Country , by Thomas Stretzer, Bath: W. Jones, 1741. Fragment of an erotic literary work employing the use of topographical metaphors.
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Condition:
Lacking boards, frontispiece. Last page is 19.
- FOUR EARLY PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER BOOKSFour
FOUR EARLY PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER BOOKSFour early Pennsylvania ledger books, 18th/early 19th c., including a Lancaster rent book for Thomas Cookson, March 23, 1741; a Baltimore merchant account book, 1804-1808; a Lebanon County merchant ledger 1791-1792, and the 1812 ledger of Jacob Mayland, a tobacconist located at the corner of Race and Third Street in Philadelphia.
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Condition:
Vignola: first half of pages loose.
- A SET OF LOS CASTILLO MEXICAN SILVER
A SET OF LOS CASTILLO MEXICAN SILVER JEWELRYA set of Los Castillo Mexican silver jewelryMid-20th century; Taxco, MexicoEach stamped: Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / 741 [Design number]Two works comprising an incised sterling
- CERTINA 18K GOLD DIAMOND BEZEL DRESS
CERTINA 18K GOLD DIAMOND BEZEL DRESS WATCH Certina 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring gold dial with black baton indexes, adorned with 36 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 0.90 carat, powered by mechanical wind-up movement, worn on the wrist with 18K yellow gold bracelet joined with fold over hook and eye clasp, marked: "Certina Swiss Made 741530 750 P*G". Measuring approx. 7 1/4" x 1" across widest point, 34.1 dwt.
- GEORGIA INTEREST, THE DUBLIN NEWS-LETTER,
GEORGIA INTEREST, THE DUBLIN NEWS-LETTER, 1741 Richard Reilly THE DUBLIN NEWS-LETTER VOL 5- #449. April 18th, 1741-April 21st, 1741. Excellent first hand account with descriptions of Georgia emphasizing all the positive things found from weather to game to food supplies. The article goes on to discuss the growth of Savannah and its value as a port and for Indian trade. It finishes with a description of St. Augustine, Florida with its its military establishment, forts and talks of General Oglethorpe fighting in the area.
- REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROADSIDE W/ WRITTEN
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BROADSIDE W/ WRITTEN ORDERS One page broadside, ?At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of October, A. D. 1780, order for raising of troups for the militia, 2500 men, per George Washington, will be formed into 5 regiments. Verso has a handwritten order by Colonel Obadiah Johnson (1736-1801), dated June 26, 1780, ordered by General Douglas, thus ordering Captain Joseph Raynoford to provide one sergeant and two privates to be ready to fight being fully equipped?out of the state?whenever needed. An unusual piece being orders written on orders as paper was scarce at that time. Mounted in a double-sided glass frame, giving access to observe the whole document both front and back. Bristol B5063; Evans 16741
- BATTLE OF ST. AUGUSTINE MAP AND ILLUSTRATION,
BATTLE OF ST. AUGUSTINE MAP AND ILLUSTRATION, 1740 A copper engraved map titled "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine and the English Camp before June 20th 1740, by Thomas Silver. With a numbered key panel and text, "Account of Siege of St. Augustine", London, c.1741. Early piece of Florida history. Framed in archival mounting and protective glass and a brownish black frame with intricate design on front edges. After the War of Jenkins Ear erupted in 1739, James Oglethorpe, the Governor of Georgia, was ready to take the initiative. In 1740, he assembled an invasion force consisting of his regiment, Indian allies, Carolina Rangers, and several ships in the Royal Navy. His goal was the Spanish fortress at St. Augustine. Unfortunately, the siege failed and the allied force fell apart, forcing a dejected Oglethorpe back to St. Simons Island to await the Spanish counterattack that would surely follow.
- REGENCY MARQUETRY INLAID DRESSER BOX,
REGENCY MARQUETRY INLAID DRESSER BOX, 19TH C. English Regency mahogany veneer and mixed wood marquetry inlaid dresser box, 19th century, having a sarcophagus form, the octagonal reserve to the lid painted with putti performing a sacrifice in the manner of Angelica Kauffmann (Swiss 1741-1807), pink paper lined interior, gilt brass ringed lion head pulls, and paw feet, having no apparent mark. Approximate dimensions: h. 5.25", w. 13.25", d. 10.25".
- U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND .30CAL RIFLESpringfield
U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND .30CAL RIFLESpringfield .30 M1 Garand (serial #:1558741)The receiver from 1945 production is marked U.S. RIFLE CAL 30 M 1 SPRINGFIELD, the walnut stock is stamped with circled P under the trigger, crossed cannons on side and S. A. / E.McF. (Springfield Armory / Earl McFarland) in frame, grip stock with metal butt plate, locking bar rear sight, leather sling.This gun qualifies for shipping directly to a holder of FFL Type 03 License - Collector of Curios and Relics.Measures overall 43.5 inches with 24 inch barrel.Very good condition, 90% or better finish, stock with a few dings. Overhauled by an arsenal or depot. Bore condition: Appears very good, noting a small patch of discoloration top of the barrel, near the muzzle, inconclusive.
- BROWNING .30CAL WATER COOLED 1919A7
BROWNING .30CAL WATER COOLED 1919A7 WITH TRIPODNMN .30 1919A7 (serial #:774154)Manufactured from some military surplus and some newly made parts, this Model 1919A7 very closely replicates the famous Browning Model 1919 machine gun, except operating in semi-automatic only. The right side plate has the serial number, manufacturer, model, and caliber markings, blade front sight and folding ladder rear sights, smooth wood grips, barrel with flash hider and water-cooled jacket mounted with carrying handle, mounted to M1917A1 tripod with tool pouch.Measures overall 38.5 inches with 24 inch barrel.Good condition, 50% or better finish on the barrel jacket and receiver with the number ''3'' painted on the flash hider. Good condition on the tripod with scattered areas of light oxidation on the mount.
- SEVEN EXAMPLES OF HEREND PORCELAIN To
SEVEN EXAMPLES OF HEREND PORCELAIN To include: (3) blue fishnet animal figurines, a seated cat (ear chip) (4 1/2 in.), a rabbit #1530 (6 in.), a rabbit #45387 (left ear broken and glued); (3) natural birds (one with break at the beak tip); a Rothschild Bird reticulated pin basket #7415 (1 1/2 x 3 11/2 in.)
- OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF A WOMANOil
OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF A WOMANOil on canvas portrait of a woman , signed verso Jones 1741 , with an old inscription This is supposed to be a portrait of one of the Norfolk plantation families , 14" x 12". Provenance: A New Jersey Collection.
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Condition:
Old reline. Touch up mostly along right side.
- EPHRATA MARTYRS MIRROR, PUBLISHED 1748Ephrata
EPHRATA MARTYRS MIRROR, PUBLISHED 1748Ephrata Martyrs Mirror, published 1748 , with fraktur frontispiece inscribed Jacob Langenecker (1741-1820). Provenance: A New Jersey Collection.
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Condition:
Front board detached but present. Back board attached but barely, about to separate. Pages with some stains, foxing, overall toning. First couple pages are coming loose. Overall binding is tight.
- THE CITY AND COUNTRY BUILDER'S AND WORKMAN'S...The
THE CITY AND COUNTRY BUILDER'S AND WORKMAN'S...The City and Country Builder's and Workman's Treasury of Designs or the Art of Drawing and Working the Ornamental Parts of Architecture , by Batty Langley, London: ca. 1750, together with The Builder's Jewel , Batty and Thomas Langley, London: R. Ware, 1741.
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Condition:
Lacking frontispiece, title page and Plate I. Most plates dated 1738 or 1739, appendix plates are 1741. Some soiling and toning. Boards detatched, lacking back board. Jewel: boards detached but present.
- John Smith (c.1652-c.1742) after Sir
John Smith (c.1652-c.1742) after Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) - Edward Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, [London]: Sold by J. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street, Covent Garden, n.d. [1700], mezzotint, 35 x 25cm, John Faber Jr (1684-1756) after Thomas Hudson (1701 - 1779), The Honourable William Fortescue, Justice of the Common Pleas, [London], 1741, mezzotint, 35 x 25cm, Richard Houston (1721-1775) after Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (1723-1792), The Honourable Mrs. Barrington (née Elizabeth Vassall), [London, c. 1758], mezzotint, contemporary hand-colouring, 35.5 x 25.5cm, & Lady Diana Beauclerk (née Spencer, 1734-1808), Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, oval, unlettered ?proof, [London: probably Published by Thomas Macklin, n.d., c. 1782], coloured stipple engraving and etching, 19cm x 16cm, (4) More Information Condition evidenced by images. The frames in country house condition, with typical wear and losses.
- GROUP OF 11 18TH-19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN
GROUP OF 11 18TH-19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN COINS 1815 Silver 1 Rouble - hit on obverse center which slightly caused a 5% bend (Alexander I); 1727 5 Kopecks Cooper G; 1791 KM 5 Kopeks VF/Xf except for one edge looks smoothed or planchet issue, 1791 AM 5 Kopeks abouut VF with corrosion, 1760 5 Kopeks Copper AG/G, 1772 EM 5 Kopeks Fine (dark), 1800 EM 2 Kopeks G/VG Holed, 1843 3 Kopeks (probably a dug coin as the letters beneath the date are not readable), 1741 1 Denga Good, and 1844 1 Denga Good, 1736 very small bronze/copper coin.
- RICHARD L. SYNEK (AMERICAN, D 2014)
RICHARD L. SYNEK (AMERICAN, D 2014) AFTER CHARLES MARTEL (FRENCH, C 688-741) BRUTALIST PATINATED BRONZE AND NICKEL 'BATTLE OF TOURS' CHESS SET, CIRCA 1965, CASE: 2 3/8 X 16 1/2 X 16 1/2 IN. (6 X 41.9 X 41.9 CM.)Richard L. Synek (American, d 2014) after Charles Martel (French, c 688-741) Brutalist Patinated Bronze and Nickel 'Battle of Tours' Chess Set, Circa 1965,, Dimensions: Case: 2 3/8 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (6 x 41.9 x 41.9 cm.)
- ENGLISH ENGRAVING PUBLISHED BY C. KNAPTONEnglish
ENGLISH ENGRAVING PUBLISHED BY C. KNAPTONEnglish engraving titled In the Collection of Dr. Mead , published by C. Knapton, 1741, 12 1/2" x 16".
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Condition:
Losses. Very discolored.
- THE GENERAL DICTIONARY, TEN VOLUMESGeneral
THE GENERAL DICTIONARY, TEN VOLUMESGeneral Dictionary, Historical and Critical: In Which a New and Accurate Translation of that of the Celebrated Mr. Bayle , by Pierre Bayle (1647 - 1706), eds. John Peter Bernard, Thomas Birch, John Lockman, and George Sale, London, printed by James Bettenham, 1737 - 1741. Folio; ten volumes, original binding in leather, 14 3/4" x 9".
Condition:
Wear to spines, corners rubbed and edges frayed, two boards detached, pages overall good with light staining and some foxing
- IMPORTANT RAWLE FAMILY PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA
IMPORTANT RAWLE FAMILY PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA QUEEN ANNE ...1740-1760, each with scrolled and shell carved crest over a figured splat with scrolled volutes and spurred base, shell carved legs with trifid feet, red leather upholstered compass seats, seat rail interiors and matching original slip seats marked "III" and "XI", 42-1/2 x 20 x 17 in.
Provenance: The Rawle Family of Pennsylvania, possible line of descent: Francis Rawle (1729-1761), Philadelphia; William Rawle (1759-1836), Philadelphia, son; Francis William Rawle (1795-1881), Philadelphia and Fairfield, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, son; James Rawle (1842-1912), "Castlefinn," near Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, son; thence by descent in the family; Christie's, New York, Property from a Pennsylvania Collection, January 19, 2018, lot 156, sold for $137,500; Important Private Virginia Estate
Note: According to the Christie's lot essay (January 19, 2018, lot 156), the chairs offered here relate closely to "the practices of the 'Wistar armchair' shop as defined and discussed by Alan Miller. These include compass seats with applied rims and trifid feet with raised central and side panels, with the graining on the splat and its more complex shaping illustrating developments of the shop in the 1740s and 1750s (Alan Miller, "Flux in Design and Method in Early Eighteenth-Century Philadelphia Furniture," American Furniture 2014 , Luke Beckerdite, ed. (Milwaukee, 2014), pp. 60-64). Other chairs possibly from the same original set include a chair marked V (Sotheby's, New York, 26 September 2008, lot 62) and, with variant knee returns, a chair marked II at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. no. 25.115.14).
The chairs were acquired from a Rawle-family descendant whose line included Francis Rawle (1729-1761), a possible first owner for the set represented by the pair in the present lot. He was the son of William Rawle (d. 1741), a lawyer and original member of the Library Company. Francis married Rebecca Warner in 1756, an event that may have occasioned the commission of this set of chairs. This pair of chairs were likely inherited by his son, William Rawle (1759-1836) , a prominent lawyer who was appointed United State Attorney for Pennsylvania by President George Washington. The chairs continued to descend to his son Francis William Rawle (1795-1881) and Francis' son, James Rawle (1842-1912), President of J.G. Brill Co., at the time, the largest manufacturers of street cars (Frank Marshall Eastman, Courts and Lawyers of Pennsylvania: A History, 1623-1923 , vol. 4, pp. 56-58; see also Lita H. Solis-Cohen, "Living with antiques: Castlefinn Farm, the Pennsylvania home of Mrs. James Rawle II," The Magazine Antiques (March 1971), pp. 386-390)."
(see https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6125008)
Condition:
both in a fine state of overall preservation, one chair with patch repair to volute of splat, later nails and pinning at shoe, proper left side with repair to stile at leg joint, other leg with some infill, seat rail with metal L brackets added, minor repairs along front of seat rail, one front leg with minor thin cracks; other chair with patch repair at lip of shoe, small area of loss on proper right seat rail lip, minor repairs to seat rail, front legs with 1/4 inch pad applied; both with scattered imperfections and other general wear from age and use
Per Christie's condition report: old dark patina, slightly waxed but good color. Patch approximately 3 1/2 inches long to proper right volute of splat on one chair (chair marked III). Shrinkage crack through shell knee carving of proper right front leg. Shoe appears to be secured with very tiny pins. Metal brackets to underside of back rail. The other (chair marked XI) with small patch repair to bottom right corner of front of shoe. Face patch to proper left rear leg at juncture with stile. Underside of front legs each with 1/4 inch high pads. Please note that if pads are removed foot height would be approximately the same as foot height of the other chair.
- AFTER CH. SAUVAGE ALLEGORICAL BRONZE
AFTER CH. SAUVAGE ALLEGORICAL BRONZE SCULPTURE Allegorical bronze sculpture of a seated Cupid tending to his bow, after the original by Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (French, 1741-1827), also known as Lemire, signed in cast to naturalistic base. 10.5" H x 9" L x 5" W.
- AFTER ANGELIKA KAUFFMANN "L'ALLEGRA"
AFTER ANGELIKA KAUFFMANN "L'ALLEGRA" SILK PAINTING 19th century Continental painted silk portrait after Angelika Kauffmann (Swiss, 1741-1807), marked to lower center of frame: "L'Allegra". Image: 9.25" H x 7" W. Frame: 14.5" H x 12.5" W.
- MIGUEL BERROCAL LA MINI CARIATIDE PUZZLE
MIGUEL BERROCAL LA MINI CARIATIDE PUZZLE SCULPTURE Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (Spanish, 1933-2006) "La Mini Cariatide," 1968-69, puzzle sculpture, number 8741 from the edition of 9500 in chromed metal, stamped signature mark and number on base, accompanied by original box and instruction manual. 6" H x 2.5" W; round base: 2.25" diameter.
- HOUDON (AFTER), LARGE PATINATED BRONZE
HOUDON (AFTER), LARGE PATINATED BRONZE After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Diana, cast signature "Marotte" to base, 34"h x 10"w x 21"d
- NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CANDY STORE MODEL
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CANDY STORE MODEL 313American National cash register, candy store size, c.1910, serial number 874128, model number 313, embossed brass case in the dolphin pattern, with pop-up indicators, white marble platform, on a molded wood base, approx 17"h, 10.25"w, 16.25"d
- (8) COLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS, WEINMANN(lot
(8) COLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS, WEINMANN(lot of 8) Framed botanical engravings with hand-coloring on paper, after Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (Germany, 1683-1741), comprising: (1) No. 894, (1) No. 895, (1) No. 896, (1) No. 899, (1) No. 903, (1) No. 904, (1) No. 905, and (1) No. 906, each with toning and some spots of foxing, each sheet approx: 15.75"h, 10"w, overall: 17.25"h, 11.25"w; 13lbs total
- (8) COLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS, WEINMANN(lot
(8) COLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS, WEINMANN(lot of 8) Framed botanical engravings with hand-coloring on paper, after Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (Germany, 1683-1741), comprising: (1) No. 891, (1) No. 892, (1) No. 893, (1) No. 897, (1) No. 898, (1) No. 900, (1) No. 901, and (1) No. 902, each with toning and some spots of foxing, each sheet approx: 15.75"h, 10"w, overall: 17.25"h, 11.25"w; 13lbs total
- LARGE PATINATED BRONZE CUPID AFTER HOUDON,
LARGE PATINATED BRONZE CUPID AFTER HOUDON, 31"HLarge patinated bronze sculpture, after Jean-Antoine Houdon (France, 1741-1828), depicting a winged cupid with his bow, a quiver of arrows at his back, standing on circular base with pair of doves,restoration to bow, approx 31.25"h
- FOUR COIN SILVER ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHES.
FOUR COIN SILVER ANTIQUE POCKET WATCHES. Late 19th century. Group of four pocket watches comprised of: Columbus Watch Co. 18S,HC,11J, transitional K & SW, LS, serial #65050 (1886-87), missing second hand, not running; Columbus Watch Co. 18S, HC, 17J, trans. K & SW, LS, 2-tone movement, serial #75014 (1887), not running; No. 2 Decker Watch, OF, 17S, 9J, trans. K & SW, LS, serial #16741, running - no guarantee; Together with Columbus Watch Co., OF, 18S, 15J, Adj, 2-tone movement, serial #176297 (1891-92), not running. All cases with wear commensurate with age and use.
- JEWELRY. LONGINES 14KT GOLD AND DIAMOND
JEWELRY. LONGINES 14KT GOLD AND DIAMOND WATCH. Vintage Longines 14kt white gold watch with a silver-tone dial and faceted diamond markers; subsidiary seconds dial. Longines Watch Co. movement, 17 jewels, no. 11025652. Interior of watch case backing stamped, "Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc. New York Geneva Montreal 14K 741594 179". On a Speidel Genuine Calf leather band, size 18. From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: watch case measures approx. 33.5mm excluding crown. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All watches sold as is.
- JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (1741 - 1828) "THE
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (1741 - 1828) "THE COLD ONE" Signed Bronze Sculpture. Signed on the base. From a Katonah NY estate. Dimensions: Bronze 19.5"H marble 2" tot 21.5" Condition: Marble base off and has small chip. Base rim of bronze slightly bent.
- SILVER. ASSORTED DECORATIVE SILVER AND
SILVER. ASSORTED DECORATIVE SILVER AND SILVERPLATE Includes a pair of Los Castillos silverplate angels - stamped to underside, "Handwrought Los Castillos Taxco Hecho en Mexico"; La Paglio sterling opensalt, no. 117; an International sterling ladle, La Paglia designed; pair of Johan Rohde designed for Georg Jensen Acorn shakers, no. 741, circa the 1930's; and a pair of O. Pagliai sterling open salts with gold wash to interior of bowls - stamped, "O. Pagliai Firenze 925". Total approx. weight of sterling is 17.54 troy oz (gross) excluding angels. From a New Rochelle, NY estate. Dimensions: angels measure approx. 7" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.