- CARVED WOOD CARNIVAL DIORAMA OF A CALLIOPE.Carved
CARVED WOOD CARNIVAL DIORAMA OF A CALLIOPE.Carved wood and hand painted carnival diorama of a conductor in front of a calliope. Framed. Measures appx 19 1/2" t x 30 3/4" w x 6 1/4" d. In very good condition.
- SEIDENGANG 18K CALLIOPE CLASSIC EARRINGS
SEIDENGANG 18K CALLIOPE CLASSIC EARRINGS Pair of SeidenGang 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, oval shaped featuring repousse decoration of Greek muse Calliope, worn through pierced earlobes with posts and omega backs, marked: "SG9c 18K". Measuring approx. 3/4" x 5/8", 8.1 dwt.
Keywords: Jewelry, Designer, Luxury, Accessories, Classical motif
- AMERICAN SCHOOL: HORACE, ODE TO CALLIOPEWatercolor
AMERICAN SCHOOL: HORACE, ODE TO CALLIOPEWatercolor on paper.
16 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (sight), 23 x 29 in. (frame).
Condition
The sheet has slipped in the frame. A few repairs, creases and spots. Otherwise apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame.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.
- FINE AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EBONIZED AND
FINE AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EBONIZED AND VARIOUS WOODS MARQUETRY AND PARCEL-GILT PORTFOLIO CABINET WITH PAINTED PANELS OF MUSES CALLIOPE AND TERPSICHORE,The overhanging top above four frieze drawers, above two glazed doors enclosing sliding baize-lined shelves, flanked by a pair of painted doors fitted with shelves, raised on feet which have been cut down. Stamped 'Herter Bros'., marked in pencil 'N169 Mills' on reverse.
42 1/4 x 8 ft. 9 in. x 34 in.
Note: This is one of a pair commissioned for the Darius Ogden Mills residence 'Happy House', Millbrae, California.
Condition
Generally in good overall condition with nicks, gouges and scuffing to the top. The feet have been cut down. Expected wear throughout. Fine quality, grand scale, structurally sound. Two keys.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.
- CALLIOPE CALOYERA BABU-KHAN (B. 1928):
CALLIOPE CALOYERA BABU-KHAN (B. 1928): NUDE FEMALE FIGURESCalliope Caloyera Babu-Khan (B. 1928): Nude Female Figures, ink, watercolor and gouache on paper; signed lower right Dimensions: Sheet: 30 x 42 1/2 in. (76.2 x 108 cm.), Frame: 38 x 51 in. (96.5 x 129.5 cm.) Condition:
- Alexander Roux, attribution. Fine Louis
Alexander Roux, attribution. Fine Louis XVI Revival music-themed cabinet. c. 1865, rosewood, maple, marquetry, brass, enameled porcelain, lacquered wood. 55¾ h × 91 w × 20½ d in. result: $3,024. estimate: $5,000–7,000. Cabinet features a roundel depicting Calliope with putti, inlay of musical instruments, figural ormolu mounts, and three doors each concealing two adjustable shelves. Marked to most mounts 'PS' or 'P&S' for Pottier & Stymus of New York. Provenance: E.J. Canton Antiques, Baltimore
- WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE JEWELRY DISH, CALLIOPESage
WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE JEWELRY DISH, CALLIOPESage green diamond shaped jewelry dish decorated in a white relief of Calliope in center and foliage pattern along borders. Wedgwood Made in England impressed to bottom.
Issued: c. 1950
Dimensions: 5.75"L x 4.5"W x 0.75"H
Manufacturer: Wedgwood
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- KPM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GRECIAN FEMALE
KPM PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GRECIAN FEMALE W/ STANDKPM porcelain figure of a Grecian female, representing the goddess Calliope, shown with a tablet and pen in her hand. Red KPM mark to the underside of the base. Also included with the figure is a conforming gilt decorated marked KPM stand, with red and blue KPM marks to the underside. Figure - 7 3/4" H. Stand - 2 3/4" H. Both items late 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Both overall very good condition.
- A NAPOLEON III NEO-GREC GILT METAL CLOCK,
A NAPOLEON III NEO-GREC GILT METAL CLOCK, "ALLEGORY OF ...A NAPOLEON III NEO-GREC GILT METAL CLOCK, "Allegory of Poetry," 1852-1870, the figure of the Greek muse Calliope is crouching and seated on an ancient diphros stool seat raised on cloven-footed goat legs, she is holding a shell harp, and one foot on a footrest, she sits atop a sarcophagus form centering a Roman numeral enameled dial encircled by a bead face, flaked by pierced scrolling trumpet flowers, the breakfront foot with relief tendril and berry motifs echoing ancient Roman styles, the clockwork, and pendulum marked, 1305, 3 and 9. Height: 13 3/4" Width: 12 1/2" Depth: 5 1/2" Note: The animative qualities of the seat and feet, combined with the undulating scrolls of the vines invite the viewer into a bit of fantasy and eloquence, a tribute to the essences that the muse embodies. Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition:
A variety of apparent gilt painting throughout, holes and losses, cracks, apparent wear, and damage, unsigned, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- KENTON OVERLAND CALLIOPE CIRCUS WAGONCast
KENTON OVERLAND CALLIOPE CIRCUS WAGONCast iron calliope circus wagon toy. Kenton Hardware Kenton, OH, c. 1947. 14"L. Missing reins, minor paint loss
- PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TEETH WITH
PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TEETH WITH SAILOR’S ADIEU 19TH CENTURY LENGTHS APPROX. 4.75".PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH WITH SAILOR'S ADIEU, 19th Century, Obverses depict a farewell scene, with Jack Tar holding a British flag on one tooth and his lady standing on the dock and holding a handkerchief and a bouquet on the other tooth. Titled "Adieu" in a globe above her head. Both teeth with differing views of the British-flagged Calliope on the reverses, the ship identified in a globe and a banner. Dimensions: Lengths approx. 4.75".
- THE 1912 ALPENROSE CALLIOPE WAGONTHE
THE 1912 ALPENROSE CALLIOPE WAGONTHE 1912 ALPENROSE CALLIOPE WAGON, the circus wagon housing The New Tone Air Calliope by National Calliope Corporation, Kansas City, MO., a brass pipe calliope model B94, s/n 101, c. 1912, the wagon built by Alpenrose Dairy carpenters in 1960, 100"H x 153"L (excluding tongue) x 71"W overall.
- TWO COLOR ENGRAVINGS, 'CLIO' AND 'CALLIOPE',
TWO COLOR ENGRAVINGS, 'CLIO' AND 'CALLIOPE', 22 X 19 INCHESTwo Color Engravings, 'Clio' and 'Calliope', 22 x 19 inches
- CIRCUS: ELEVEN PIECES OF 20TH C. CIRCUS
CIRCUS: ELEVEN PIECES OF 20TH C. CIRCUS MEMORABILIA INCLUDING STEIFF, RINGLING BROS, JIM BEAM, ETC., DETAILS INCLUDE: TWO STEIFF "GO...CIRCUS: Eleven pieces of 20th C. circus memorabilia including Steiff, Ringling Bros, Jim Beam, etc., details include: two Steiff "Golden Age Of The Circus" wagons, produced 1986 - 1992 in limited edition of 500 pieces, pieces include: decorated wagon with a giraffe, neck extends above the wagon top, c. 1988, includes original box and packaging, box dimensions, old auction sticker adhered to box, box size: 14 1/4" h. x 11" w. x 8 1/2" d.; and part of the elephant pulling calliope wagon group, missing elephant, 12 1/2" h.; four polychrome collector plates from "The Greatest Show on Earth Plate Collection" by Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey, c. 1981, titles include "The Midway", "Aerialists", "Elephants", and "The Great Parade", gilt accents, 8 5/8"; two collector plates from "The Greatest Clowns of the Circus" by Royal Manor Porcelain including "Emmett Kelly" and "Lou Jacobs", c. 1982, 9 1/4" diam.; and a 125th Anniversary Limited-Edition plate "The Greatest Show on Earth", by the Danbury Mint, 8" diam.; along with two wagon form decanters by Jim Beam, one red with polychrome tiger decoration, and one blue with gold colored accents, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use.
- CIRCUS: FOUR FOLK ART CIRCUS WAGONS
CIRCUS: FOUR FOLK ART CIRCUS WAGONS AND SET OF 15+ VINTAGE TRAINS, DETAILS INCLUDE: FOUR WOODEN FOLK ART CIRCUS WAGONS WITH WOODEN F...CIRCUS: Four folk art circus wagons and set of 15+ vintage trains, details include: four wooden folk art circus wagons with wooden frames and painted polychrome accents and metal accents: blue wagon with Barnum and Bailey tiger decoration to side, with two Breyer type felted draft horses in harness, some damages; two wagons with "Royal Circus" lettering, one with lion figure; and one Calliope wagon with pair of molded horses, on wooden base, largest piece: 14" h. x 16" w. x 6" d.; along with 15+ Vintage trains, wagons and accessories, three identified as Cole Bros. Circus including one "tent pole carrier" with red poles, one carrying canvas-back wagons, and one yellow passenger car; three largest wagons with hand painted decoration and metal detailing; several un-marked passenger and freight cars; smaller scale cars (possibly from kits) in natural, red, and silver; and lastly, five boxed Circus Kits by Hobby Line with at least partial sets inside, and instructions; one Hobby Line box containing telephone poles; and two empty boxes, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use including loss, small damages and surface wear, as-found.
- CIRCUS: SEVEN CAST METAL AND PORCELAIN
CIRCUS: SEVEN CAST METAL AND PORCELAIN CIRCUS WAGONS/ TRUCKS, INCLUDING: VINTAGE CAST METAL KENTON "OVERLAND CIRCUS" TRUCK WITH ANIM...CIRCUS: Seven cast metal and porcelain circus wagons/ trucks, including: vintage cast metal Kenton "Overland Circus" truck with animal cage holding polar bear, pierced spoke wheels, yellow finish, reproduction, 7" h. x 10 1/2" l.; vintage cast metal Kenton "Overland Circus" Calliope truck, with displaced painted giraffe, 6 1/4" h. x 9 1/2" wl.; and two smaller circus wagons, one an animal cage and one with lion on side, both with double team of horses and single driver, one red, one green, 5 1/4" h. x 8 1/2" l., all pieces possibly reproductions and/ or heavily restored, sold as found; along with three Ertl cold cast porcelain Bostock & Wombwells Bandwagons, in original packaging, including: "Menagerie", #2481; 2 3/4" h. x 5" l.; "Lion & Mirror", #2479, 2 3/4" h. x 5" l.; and "Twin Lions", #2480, 4 3/8" h. x 4 3/4" l., all with wear consistent with age and use including surface wear and scratches.
- CIRCUS: TWO CIRCUS SETS, 25+ PIECES,
CIRCUS: TWO CIRCUS SETS, 25+ PIECES, DETAILS INCLUDE: O' RUSSELL'S CIRCUS, 20+ PIECES, NUMEROUS VINTAGE HAND-PAINTED WOOD TRAINS, TR...CIRCUS: Two circus sets, 25+ pieces, details include: O'' Russell''s Circus, 20+ pieces, numerous vintage hand-painted wood trains, trucks, freight cars, calliope, and accessories, some wagons with canvas covers; and a six piece Bachmann circus train, 20th C., sections include: No. 49 locomotive with smoking feature; boxed twin animal car set of bear and gorilla; boxed yellow freight car with red signage; small yellow box car with windows; Emmett Kelly Jr. coal car; and a large passenger train car with "Emmett Kelly Jr" and "All Star Circus" along with other lettering to sides, locomotive size: 6 1/2" h. x 17" l., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use including minor damages and loss.
- PETER NIXON CALLIOPE MERCURY EMBELLISHED
PETER NIXON CALLIOPE MERCURY EMBELLISHED GICLEEArtist Peter Nixon, titled Calliope - Mercury, Embellished Giclee on canvas, print measures 39 1/2" x 26 1/2". See images for details on condition. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliablshippers, or you may choose your own.
- CIRCUS CALLIOPE MUSIC BOX W/ PIONEER
CIRCUS CALLIOPE MUSIC BOX W/ PIONEER & BOGEN AUDIO EQUIPMENT: Calliope music cabinet, converted into modern stereo cabinet with Pioneer Amplifier and Bogen cassette player inside. The Calliope cabinet itself painted red with clown decal at the back and American eagle decal at the front. Drop-down cabinet door topped by a set of whistles and sockets w/ colored bulbs. 1981 Pioneer A-5 amp and Bogen CP-1 cassette player, cooling fan, on/off switch, and lightbulb inside. Approx. 54.5'' h x 33.75'' w x 21'' d.
CONDITION: Scattered wear to exterior. Equipment is untested and not guaranteed to work.
- PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CALLIOPE
PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CALLIOPE AND CLIO
19TH CENTURY dark brown patina, one holding a stylus and leaning on a book, the other holding a shabti and a stylus, both on lobed rectangular black slate plinth bases with green marble inset panels(2)37cm high Provenance: Careston Castle, Brechin, Angus
- KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE Cast
KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE Cast iron extensive mold designs to open music wagon features pipe organ embossing on sides rider and seated rider in wagon yellow hitch drawn by two white horses. 14'' l. (VG Cond.)
- KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE Cast
KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE Cast iron rare figures extensive mold design to open music wagon features pipe organ embossing on sides rider atop wagon yellow hitch drawn by two white horses with parade riders. Depicted in unusual civil war styled hats. 14'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
- HUBLEY CALLIOPE CIRCUS WAGON C. 1920's
HUBLEY CALLIOPE CIRCUS WAGON C. 1920's well scaled and executed mold design heavily embossed body with interior bells and cast organ pipes on sides painted in blue gold trimmed white parade horses ornate red and gold spoke wheels seated driver and organ player. 16'' l. Fully repainted.
- A French Porcelain and Patinated Bronze
A French Porcelain and Patinated Bronze of Calliope early 20th c. stamped "France" on the base the Muse of Poetry depicted seated at a desk on an oval black variegated marble bronze-mounted plinth base height 7 1/2 in. width 6 in. depth 7 1/2 in.
- A French ormolu and ivory figure of
A French ormolu and ivory figure of a muse Late 19th century apparently unmarked depicting a classical muse possibly Calliope with books and a trumpet leaning against a fluted 'fleur de peche' marble column and plinth base with guilloche frieze
- Four Wedgwood dark blue jasperware articles
Four Wedgwood dark blue jasperware articles and a Wedgwood jasperware composers plate 20th century; including: match holder cylindrical vase and pair of plates plate - 9 1/2 in. Diam.; light blue jasperware commemorative composers plate - center image of Calliope muse of music surrounded by six bust portraits of great composers including: Mozart Beethoven and so forth 9 1/2 in. diam. Estimate $ 200-300 No apparent faults.
- KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS SET. Three piece
KENTON OVERLAND CIRCUS SET. Three piece set including: band wagon with six piece band driver horses and riders. 7 /4'' h. 16'' w. Cage wagon with polar bear driver horses and riders. 7 1/2'' h. 14'' w. And Calliope wagon with player (mismatch) driver horses and riders. 7 1/2'' h. 14 1/4'' w.
- OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE WAGON BY KENTON.
OVERLAND CIRCUS CALLIOPE WAGON BY KENTON. American early 20th century cast iron. Original polychrome paint at 80% with a little rust. 7 1/2''h. 14''l.
- Cast Iron Royal Circus Calliope Horse-Drawn
Cast Iron Royal Circus Calliope Horse-Drawn Toy.
Description American. Made by Hubley. Non-mechanical variation. Missing driver and rivet on bottom.
Condition (Good). Size 16 - 1/2" L.
- Impressive group of Meissen porcelain
Impressive group of Meissen porcelain figures of Muses late 19th century Each female figure modeled with their appropriate attributes: Urania seated on a celestial globe looking through a telescope and holding a compass; Clio seated next to a shield and helmet with an open book and stylus; Euterpe seated and playing a flute; Polyhymnia holding an open book and covering her face with her hand; and Calliope reciting poetry from sheets of parchment, all modeled draped in flower decorated robes with gilt details on scrolling rococo bases, blue underglazed crossed swords marks. (5). Tallest H: 19 in. ,000-35,000 - the figures of Urania and Calliope are first quality, the remaining three are second quality - all good overall condition - Urania - repairs to arms and feet - Clio has a had a thumb off and re-attached - Calliope toe has been off and re-attached - Polyhymnia quill has been restored - Euterpe flute has been restored and is not straight
- Imposing French Gilt-Brass- and Spelter-Mounted
Imposing French Gilt-Brass- and Spelter-Mounted Green Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, fourth quarter 19th century, in the Louis XVI taste, featuring the Muses Calliope and Terpsichore, the pierced gilt-brass dial with black and white enamel chapters and an aquamarine paste brilliant frame, retaining the period brass winding key, h. 29", w. 20", d. 9-1/4".