A few examples of appraisal values for
BUFFER

• Group of North American, English and
  Group of North American, English and Scandinavian Silver, 20th century comprising: 3 perfume or make-up bottles, buffer tray, cream jug, 3 sugar bowls, and 32 pieces of mainly enameled flatware largest height 4.6 in — 11.8 cm 45.4 oz. — 1413 grams various makers include Tiffany & Co., Gorham Mfg. Co., and David Andersen painted initials in blue
• Group of Mainly Canadian Silver, 19th/20th
  Group of Mainly Canadian Silver, 19th/20th century comprising: 2 two-handled trophy cups, 2 small footed comports, mayonnaise bowl, 2 footed bowls, 3 covered cheese jars, 4 ramekins, 3 vases, 3 boxes, 2 cigarette cases, 2 cigarette lighters, 12 nut and bonbon dishes, mustard pot, 2 pepper shakers, 11 salt cellars, 2 napkin rings, vermouth dropper, 2 coasters, sauce bottle sleeve, small cup, nail buffer, 2 pin trays, 4 dressing table bottles and jars, tea ball, perfume phial, bangle, 2 toddy ladles, and 32 pieces of flatware larger trophy width 6.5 in — 16.5 cm 100.3 oz. — 3120 grams (weighable)
• Antique Sterling silver & tortoise shell
  Antique Sterling silver & tortoise shell mounted brushes and nail buffer (5)
• FOUR VINTAGE METAL STORE ADVERTISING
  FOUR VINTAGE METAL STORE ADVERTISING RACKS TOinclude Bufferin painted plastic, 13" high, 12 1/2" wide, 11" deep. Show some wear to the finish and rust on metal rod. Metal Lifesavers store display rack 7" high by 21 1/2" wide and 10" deep shows age-appropriate wear. Metal store barber shop display rack for Gentlemen’s toiletries Clubman. 19 1/2" high by 12 1/2" wide by 13" deep. Shows some rust and corrosion on metal frame. Early metal tomato ketchup advertising rack, triangular shape, 16" high by 17 1/2" wide by 1 1/2" high, some rust and corrosion on metal frame.
• LEATHER TRAVELING VANITY CASE WITH ENGLISH
  LEATHER TRAVELING VANITY CASE WITH ENGLISH SILVER IMPLEMENTSMarked Birmingham with a fitted interior. Comprising: A four-piece manicure set A nail buffer Three silver mounted glass containers A pair of silver scent bottles A hairbrush A hand mirror The case 5 1/2 x 16 x 10 1/2 in., (11 pcs). Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust Condition Wear and tears to the canvas case cover. Lacking keys. Implements lacking, wear and losses to the interior along with staining.  Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GROUP OF AMERICAN SILVER TOILETTE ARTICLESComprising: A
  GROUP OF AMERICAN SILVER TOILETTE ARTICLESComprising: A hairbrush, marked 'Sterling' A clothes brush, marked 'Sterling' Tiffany & Co. hand mirror, marked 'Sterling' A hand mirror, apparently unmarked A hair brush, apparently unmarked A comb, marked 'Sterling' A shoe horn, apparently unmarked A powder box, marked 'Sterling' Three covers, apparently unmarked An enamel nail buffer and tray, marked 'Sterling' Together with a German silver hand mirror The largest 12 in. long, 5.7 oz. approx. weighable, (13 pcs). Condition Wear, bruises and losses.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GROUP OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATE TABLE
  GROUP OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATE TABLE WARESThe silver comprising: A set of eight Gorham salt cellars, marked 'Sterling' A set of seven Gorham match safes, marked 'Sterling' Two English vinaigrettes, indistinctly marked A candle snuffer with wood handle, marked Birmingham, 2007 A tea strainer, mark of Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, 1945 A set of six vide poche, marked 'Sterling' A small nail buffer, marked '.925' The plate comprising: A candle snuffer A roast holder A caviar bowl support A vide poche A pair of coasters A miniature scoop A miniature Swid Powell X stand A miniature cylinder pill container A baby rattle A bell A crumber The longest 15 in., 13.2 oz. approx. weighable, (38 pcs). Condition Minor wear, tarnish, scattered nicks and bruises. The bell lacking clapper. Most in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• STERLING. GROUPING OF STERLING VANITY
  STERLING. GROUPING OF STERLING VANITY ITEMS. Including a monogrammed (8) piece Tiffany & Co. sterling vanity set comprised (3) sterling mounted brushes, (1) sterling mounted nail buffer (1) sterling powder flask, (1) sterling soap case (1) sterling catch all tray, and (1) damaged sterling hand mirror - all items stamped, "Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver"; a (4) piece sterling vanity set comprised of (1) sterling hand mirror, (1) sterling mounted brush, (1) sterling hollow handle nail file with a stainless implement, and (1) sterling hollow handle button hook with a stainless implement - all items stamped, "Sterling"; a (3) piece sterling vanity set comprised of (2) sterling, mounted brushes, and (1) hand mirror - all items stamped, "Sterling"; a monogrammed The McChesney Company sterling mounted brush - stamped, "Sterling"; a Gorham sterling mounted brush - stamped, "Gorham Sterling"; a Gorham sterling mounted brush - stamped, "Sterling 50 A 19"; pair of Wm.B.Kerr & Co. sterling mounted brushes - stamped, "Sterling 60 AS"; a The McChesney Company sterling soap case - stamped, "Sterling"; a monogrammed sterling dish - stamped, "Sterling"; a sterling bell - stamped, "Sterling"; a sterling remnant of a picture frame missing back and glass; a monogrammed sterling hollow handle button hook with a stainless hook; a damaged sterling hollow handle grooming tool with stainless blade; a sterling comb holder; a monogrammed (4) piece French silver mounted cut glass vanity bottle set comprised of (3) glass jars with silver lids and (1) additional silver lid - all items stamped with a pictorial purity mark; and a pair of matching sterling mounted cut glass vanity bottles missing lids. Accompanied by (2) non matching cut glass jars with with silverplated mountings. Total approx. weight of all items is 29.15 troy oz (gross) excluding all mounted items and items with non sterling components. From a Hollis, NY estate. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All glass mounted jars exhibit chips and flea bites. Tiffany hand mirror is void of mirror.
• LOT OF (3) WW2-ERA KNIVES/BAYONETS A
  LOT OF (3) WW2-ERA KNIVES/BAYONETS A lot consisting of an SS service dagger, a German Fireman's dress bayonet, and an Arisaka bayonet manufactured by the Tokyo arsenal. The SS dagger, by its RZM code, is marked as being manufactured by Arthur Schüttelhofer & Co., one of the more common manufacturers. The dagger is in worn condition with several large chips out of both ends of the handle, as well as visible wear from being sheathed and unsheathed and wear to part of the motto on the blade and most of the paint finish has worn off the scabbard. Both the Reich's Eagle and SS emblem are still present in the handle. The Fireman's dress bayonet is in good condition with only some very minor dark spots on the nickel-finished blade and some minor wear to the finish on the Eagle-head pommel. The black plastic checkered grips are still in good condition as is the leather buffer pad at the base of the blade. The bayonet also includes its scabbard and frog although the leather frog has been damaged. The Arisaka bayonet is in fine condition with several dark corrosion spots along the blade, several dings to the wood grip panels, and some rust spots present on the guard and pommel. The bayonet also includes its scabbard which has a few dents and heavy wear to the paint finish.
• TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING DRESSING
  TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING DRESSING TABLE SETTiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set, early 20th c., pattern introduced 1884, engraved presentation April 24, 1914; arabesque decoration, period script monogram, incl. hand mirror, rectangular box, rectangular tray, nail buffer and undertray, nail file, manicure tool, button hook, 2 clothes brushes and a hat brush, total wt. (weighable) 18.05 troy ozs. (14 pcs.)
• (10) Dresser items, c/o 6-piece sterling
  (10) Dresser items, c/o 6-piece sterling silver backed (hand mirror, hairbrush, comb back, nail file, nail buffer, curler), clothes brush marked 795, unmarked button hook, brass comb back, crystal perfume with brass mounts
• A Bing live steam O Gauge 0-4-0 locomotive
  A Bing live steam O Gauge 0-4-0 locomotive tender, two coaches and guards, early 20th c, with brass boiler in Midland Railway livery More Information Heat corrosion, basically complete, not restored or re-painted, one buffer on loco a brass replacement
• TEN ASSORTED STERLING SILVER HOLLOWWARE
  TEN ASSORTED STERLING SILVER HOLLOWWARE AND DRESSER ARTICLES including a creamer and sugar set, two small shell-form dishes, an English footed salt with cobalt glass insert, a hairbrush, a buffer, and a child's mug, total 13.1 weighable troy oz.
• Group of North American Silver Mounted
  Group of North American Silver Mounted Dressing Table Articles, 20th century comprising: 5 brushes, 2 mirrors, 4 combs, 3 button hooks, 3 shoe horns, covered jar, cuticle pusher, nail file, nail buffer and tray largest length 12.5 in — 32 cm
• BIRKS STERLING DRESSER ACCESSORIESA
  BIRKS STERLING DRESSER ACCESSORIESA Birks Sterling dresser set with floral repoussé tops: a. Two large cut crystal jars with sterling lids, one as hair receiver, 4"diameter. b. One small cut crystal jar with sterling lid, 2" diameter. c. Nail file, nail buffer tweezers & shoehorn with sterling handles. d. Three sterling back brushes (one lacking handle). All pieces are monogrammed, 108 grams weighable sterling (lids only).
• STERLING DRESSER ACCESSORIESAn eight-piece
  STERLING DRESSER ACCESSORIESAn eight-piece sterling dresser lot consisting of three clothes brushes, button hook, tweezers, cuticle trimmer, shoehorn & nail buffer. Various designs & monograms. All marked STERLING.
• A COMPLETE HIGH END AUDIO SYSTEM A Complete
  A COMPLETE HIGH END AUDIO SYSTEM A Complete High End Audio System Consisting of A Forsell MK-II included is a backup laser reader which guarantees the go forward value of this piece should the original laser reader fail, Tranport/Digital Air Bearing Transport w/Separate Air Pump and Tubing that Floats CDs to minimize excess noise, A Balanced Audio Technology "BAT" VK-50se, Pre-Amplifier w/Remote, Thor Audio Tube DAC/TC-1000: Gain Stage Tubes are a Pair of the Mullard CV-4308, and the Buffer Stage Feature a Pair of the rare Amperex PQ 7316, White Label, Holland 1960s, Two Balanced Audio VK-60 "Monoblocks", 120 WPC. Monoblocks were modified with audio note Kondo Japan Internal Wiring in Lieu of the original and modest Belden Wire, Original Coupling Capacitors were swapped out for the Audio Note, 22mF, 630V, Paper-in-Oil, Silver Leads and Copper Foil, Silent Running Audio ('SRA') Amplifier Custom 'Isolation' Stands Specially Designed for the VK-60s w/Spiked Feet, Inter-Connects: Siltech Golden Eagle XLR Digital Transport to DAC, Siltech G-5 Compass Lake, DAC to Pre-Amp, and a second Compass Lake pre amp to DAC and Yamamura "Quantum", Pre-amp to Monoblocks, Sound Application "Signature Series" Linestage Power Conditioner, Suisse Audio Consulting, Transport Only Filter/Buffer, Power Cords - several (3) of the Highest End Elrod and Electaglide w/One Omega Micro Cord, Zero Goss chamber to reduce magnetic distortion, Miscellaneous 'Tweaks' - Copper Tube Covers for the Monoblock 6SN7 NOS, Speaker, Pre-DAC Isolation Sleeves and Stand for the DAC Power Supply
• (LOT OF 11) MOSTLY AMERICAN STERLING
  (LOT OF 11) MOSTLY AMERICAN STERLING TABLE ARTICLES (Lot of 11) Mostly American sterling table articles including (6) Towle leaf shape nut dishes #447 4"x 2.5"; a Whiting cigarette case with enameled initials #4761 4.5" x 3.25"; a square "925" box; an Alvin repousse decorated dresser jar lid; an .800 silver floral repousse compact; and an Art Nouveau f& B sterling mounted nail buffer 5.5"l, total weighable 16.9 ozt
• LINEMAR MICKEY THE MAGICIAN BATTERY-OPERATED
  LINEMAR MICKEY THE MAGICIAN BATTERY-OPERATED TOY.Linemar Mickey the Magician Battery-Operated Toy. Mid-twentieth century Japanese lithographed tin and fabric toy, issued in conjunction with Walt Disney Productions, depicting Mickey Mouse at a table on a bright platform, producing and vanishing a baby chick. Accompanying parts wrapped in original packaging, toy nestled in the cardboard buffer and frame. Slight wear to box. Addendum: While well-preserved physically, the toy did not turn on in recent testing and is sold without guarantee of functionality.
• STERLING SILVER 14 INCH VASE, 10 INCH
  STERLING SILVER 14 INCH VASE, 10 INCH FRAME & VANITY IT...Lot consisting of 14 inch tall (3.75" diam mouth) weighted sterling trumpet vase plus 2 sterling backed hair brushes, nail buffer in heavy sterling case, and a 10 x 8 inch sterling frame by Redlich. Tall vase has crease at narrow above base, minor dent on top rim, crease on underside. Frame has slight bending. Vase weighs about 13 ozt (weighted), frame about 12 ozt (with cardboard insert)
• 7 ENGLISH, AMERICAN GLASS, SILVER, ENAMEL
  7 ENGLISH, AMERICAN GLASS, SILVER, ENAMEL ITEMS7 English & American Cut Glass, Sterling Silver & Enamel Dressing Table Articles, includes mirrors, bottles, magnifying glass, nail buffer & cuticle trimmer (7 pc.) (SPAR2420/7)(WT) Dimensions: Largest glass 10" x 5", tallest bottle 6" Property from a major private collection of art nouveau silver Condition: All very good.
• (7PC) TIFFANY & CO 18K GOLD DRESSER
  (7PC) TIFFANY & CO 18K GOLD DRESSER SET(7pc) Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Dresser Set Hallmarks denote period being (1907-1947) during John C Moore II directorship. Comes with original red leather display case. Each piece has family crest of lion in a shield. Set includes: Large Mirror: 10 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. Brush w/ Handle: 8.75 x 3 in. Smaller Valet Brush: 6 x 1.5 in. Wider Valet Brush: 6 x 2 in. Buffer: 6 x 1 3/8 in. File: 6.5 in. Comb: 7.25 in. Case Dimensions: 2.75 x 16.5 x 13.5 in. Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• A silver tray, Birmingham 1914, with
  A silver tray, Birmingham 1914, with wavy outline, 29.5cm x 20cm, an oval silver photograph frame, a silver backed nail buffer, a silver mounted glass scent bottle etc., the tray approximately 416g
• GORHAM STERLING SILVER BOXED VANITY
  GORHAM STERLING SILVER BOXED VANITY SET, TOinclude: monogrammed tray, 6 3/4". Two 1 5/8" diameter boxes. Nail buffer, file, scissors, cuticle cleaners, steele scissors and clippers, all with sterling handles. 2.5 weighable ozt. Along with an ornate Gorham sterling silver framed mirror depicting embossed angels. 9" high, 8" wide.
• (14) WEIGHTED & OTHER STERLING SILVER
  (14) WEIGHTED & OTHER STERLING SILVER TABLEWARE(lot of 14) Group of weighted sterling silver, silverplate, and metal items, highlights include: (1) Italian 800 silver box, (2) sterling silver nail buffers, (4) weighted silver candelabra arms (no bases), maker's include: Gorham, Towle Sterling, (4) salt and pepper shakers, one set marked Hamilton Sterling, (2) Victor Silver Co. silverplate brush and box set, (2) serving spoon and fork set, with box, largest: 12.75"h, 4"w, 1.5"d; 8.75lbs total (inclusive of all materials, for shipping purposes only)
• EIGHT REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER VANITY
  EIGHT REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER VANITY ITEMSEIGHT REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER VANITY ITEMS, A mirror with folding stand, three assorted brushes, a shoe horn, a boot hook, a buffer and a nail file in two similar but non-matching floral patterns. Most monogrammed. Some pieces marked for J.E. Caldwell. Lengths from 4.5" to 9".
• THREE STERLING SILVER ITEMS LATE 19TH
  THREE STERLING SILVER ITEMS LATE 19TH TO MID-20TH CENTURY APPROX. 15.4 TROY OZ.THREE STERLING SILVER ITEMS, Late 19th to Mid-20th Century, A buffer, a small bowl, length 5.5", and a crumber, length 9.25". Dimensions: Approx. 15.4 troy oz.
• A THOMAE COMPANY STERLING SILVER AND
  A THOMAE COMPANY STERLING SILVER AND GUILLOCHé ENAMEL VANITY SETA Thomae Company sterling silver and guilloché enamel vanity set, Circa 1920s Most pieces marked for Thomae Company, sterling, and further numbered Each with light blue guilloche enamel centering pink floral bouquets with ribbons, comprising a hand mirror, three brushes, three powder jars, a nail buffer, a nail file, a cuticle pusher, scissors, a button hook, a clock, and the original handle for a comb, 14 pieces Larger: 13.25" L x 5.625" W; Smaller: 3.625" L x 2.125" W Dimensions: Larger: 13.25" L x 5.625" W; Smaller: 3.625" L x 2.125" W
• GROUP OF SILVER VANITY ITEMS AND TABLEWARES
  GROUP OF SILVER VANITY ITEMS AND TABLEWARES HEIGHT (OF CLARET JUG): 9 3/4 IN. (24.77 CM.)GROUP OF SILVER VANITY ITEMS AND TABLEWARES, including a Gorham and other makers silver four-piece vanity items, comprised of a circular hand mirror, a clothes brush, an emery board and a nail buffer back, eight weighted low candlesticks by various makers, a Reed & Barton 'Hampton Court' milk pitcher and a cut crystal and silver mounted claret jug with chained top (14) Dimensions: Height (of claret jug): 9 3/4 in. (24.77 cm.) Provenance: Property should be designated as "MDM."
• COLLECTION OF SILVER AND PLATED NOVELTIESCOLLECTION
  COLLECTION OF SILVER AND PLATED NOVELTIESCOLLECTION OF SILVER AND PLATED NOVELTIES, including a silver-topped nail buffer (marks rubbed), a silver-topped rocking blotter, a Gorham silver monogrammed shoe horn, an English silver hair pin box (partially marked), a Webster silver-handled sock darning egg, an American silver-handled rolling blotter, 2 American silver-topped cut glass perfume flacons, 3 page turners (2 with silver appliques), Tiffany & Co. silver toothpaste key, 3 small silver book marks and a ribbon-tied silver book marker in the shape of a plaque, a pierced silver circular vinaigrette, a tiny silver Art Nouveau style vinaigrette with pendant loop, a .900 silver coin-inset small dish, d: 3.25 in., an American silver salt spoon, a silverplated makeup brush, a plated circular pill box with circular repousse design to slightly domed cover, a plated souvenir covered pan charm from Lasserre Restaurant (Paris), a small circular repousse dish charm and a square all over fluted small pill box; together with 2 silver napkin rings (both monogrammed), 6 tiny silver open salts with gilt interiors and a pierced electroplated small open salt with cobalt glass liner, weighable 9.96 ozt (33)
• LARGE GROUP OF SILVER VANITY PIECESLARGE
  LARGE GROUP OF SILVER VANITY PIECESLARGE GROUP OF SILVER VANITY PIECES, including a ten-piece set probably by Dominick & Haff, with repousse flowerheads and scrolling decoration including a hand mirror with beveled glass plate, a hair brush, clothes brush, shoe horn, powder jar and nail buffer; together with other assorted American silver pieces including a small glass jar with faceted sides, a clothes brush, two hand mirrors, nail file, button hook, another clothes brush, hand mirror, hair brush shoe horn and a pair of small silver-topped jars, l: 10.5 in. (of largest), 3.95 ozt weighable (16)
• LADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD TEN-PIECE DRESSER
  LADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD TEN-PIECE DRESSER SETLADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD TEN-PIECE DRESSER SET, various marks, with simple reeded decoration and script monograms, including a hand mirror, two rectangular clothes brushes, a paddle brush, a comb, a nail buffer and button hook, with a large gold-topped black glass powder jar and two smaller examples, together with a small gilt-topped perfume flask (11)
• ASSORTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Including Dyson
  ASSORTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Including Dyson vacuum, modern floor lamp, metal chandelier. and an Elicto electric floor buffer.
• STIEFF STERLING SILVER POWDER CANISTER,
  STIEFF STERLING SILVER POWDER CANISTER, TRAY AND CORRESPONDING MOUNTED NAIL BUFFER, AND MIRROR, L OF MIRROR: 9 7/8 IN. (25.08 CM.); WEIGHABLE: 6.4 OZStieff Sterling Silver Powder Canister, Tray and Corresponding Mounted Nail Buffer, and Mirror,, Dimensions: L of mirror: 9 7/8 in. (25.08 cm.); Weighable: 6.4 oz
• ALVIN STERLING SILVER BUFFER AND PIN
  ALVIN STERLING SILVER BUFFER AND PIN TRAY, 3 WEIGHABLE OZAlvin Sterling Silver Buffer and Pin Tray, 3 weighable oz
• STIEFF REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER BUFFER,
  STIEFF REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER BUFFER, 5.8 GROSS OZStieff Repousse Sterling Silver Buffer, 5.8 gross oz