- FOUR CONTINENTAL TABLE CASKETSFour Continental
FOUR CONTINENTAL TABLE CASKETSFour Continental glass, metal and pietra dura table caskets19th-20th centuryComprising one Bohemian enameled cranberry glass, one silvered copper marked FC, one 'jewel' set patinated metal and one gil
- THREE VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE TABLE CASKETSThree
THREE VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE TABLE CASKETSThree Victorian silverplate table casketslate 19th centuryAll with satin lined interiors.the largest height 8 3/4in (22cm); width 7in (18cm); depth 4 1/2in (11.5cm) Provenance:The Edmund W. and Carol
- (4) GILT METAL JEWELRY CASKETS WITH
(4) GILT METAL JEWELRY CASKETS WITH PLAQUES OF Beauties. Includes a French gilt metal footed jewelry box with central circular enamel decorated plaque of a beauty, stamped to underside, "Made in France", scratches to plaque; an oval gilt bronze footed box with central signed plaque of a courting couple, signed H. Poitevin; and a small gilt metal box with central plaque of a dancer and musicians, apparently unmarked; and a circular gilt brass box with overall engine turned designed and central circular plaque to lid depicting a mother and child, scratches to plaque, with some glue residue. From an E 66th St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: bronze box with plaque of a beauty measures approx. 6.25" w x 4.75" d x 3.25" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
- THREE SPANISH BAROQUE WROUGHT-IRON CASKETSTwo
THREE SPANISH BAROQUE WROUGHT-IRON CASKETSTwo domed, one with double straps, each with key, (3 Pieces).
5 x 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.
Condition
All with rusting, pitting and general wear throughout.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.
- CHINESE STYLE EBONIZED CHESTS, 3, 20TH
CHINESE STYLE EBONIZED CHESTS, 3, 20TH C Set of three Chinese style ebonized chests with handles, 20th century. 20" H x 17" W x 17" D. Keywords: Seats, Stools, Benches, Boxes, Chests, Caskets
- TWO FLORENTINE STYLE ORMOLU JEWELLERY
TWO FLORENTINE STYLE ORMOLU JEWELLERY CASKETSTwo 20th century Florentine style ormolu jewellery caskets. The first is of cartouche form with a glass panelled top and filigree mounts, raised on winged supports, measuring 4.5" high x 8.5" wide. The other is a squared form with a glass panelled top and sides, raised on winged supports, measuring 4.25" x 3.5" square.
- JEWELLERY CASKETSTwo mid 20th century
JEWELLERY CASKETSTwo mid 20th century ormolu jewellery caskets, one of oval form with a hinged lid decorated with applied foliate motifs, opening to a burgundy velvet lined interior, measuring 4" h x 10" w x 7" d, together with one of squared form with a hinged lid centred by a romantic themed medallion, opening to a beige felt interior. Measuring 3.5" h x 10" w x 7.5" d.
- FLORENTINE STYLE ORMOLU JEWELLERY CASKETSTwo
FLORENTINE STYLE ORMOLU JEWELLERY CASKETSTwo 20th century Florentine style ormolu jewellery caskets. The first is of cartouche form with a glass panelled top & filigree mounts, raised on winged supports, measuring 4.5" high x 8.5" wide. The other is a squared form with a glass panelled top & sides, raised on winged supports, measuring 4.25" x 3.5" square.
- THREE SHELVES OF BOXES Three shelves
THREE SHELVES OF BOXES Three shelves of boxes, including an French hat box with sticker reading "Marseille Hotel Louvre & Paix," small jewelry caskets, compass boxes, etc.
- 2 BRONZE AND GLASS JEWELRY CASKETS2
2 BRONZE AND GLASS JEWELRY CASKETS2 Bronze and Glass Jewelry Caskets
- SEVRES GILT BRONZE DRESSER PAINTED CASKETSevres
SEVRES GILT BRONZE DRESSER PAINTED CASKETSevres Gilt Bronze Dresser Painted Casket
- TWO CONTINENTAL BRONZE LIDDED CASKETS19th/20th
TWO CONTINENTAL BRONZE LIDDED CASKETS19th/20th century, comprising: Iron Arts patinated bronze rectangular casket, marked "Copenhagen/Denmark" on back, exterior with relief decoration depicting scene from the Battle of Lyndanisse,ÿArchbishop Anders Sunesen with arms raised in prayer as theÿ Dannebrog falls from the sky, hinged lid underside with raised lettering "Juni 15/Anno 1219/June 15" and description of the battle in Danish and English, removable wood panel linings, two side swiveling carrying handles, raised on four feet, 3-1/2 x 7-5/8 x 3-3/4 in.; French gilt and patinated bronze rectangular casket with relief scrollwork, floral, and putti decoration, hinged lid opening to single red velvet lined interior compartment, raised on six feet, with key, 8-1/2 x 12-1/4 x 7 in.
Provenance: Bob Hartsell, Dowagic, Michigan (accompanied by 1986 receipt for $700); Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina
Condition:
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches; Lyndanisse casket with some warping to lid (does not sit flush with edge), "Iron Arts" lettering mostly broken off/faded; lock for gilt casket somewhat loose in frame, does not open easily
- FOUR CHINESE RED LACQUER VESSELSTwo
FOUR CHINESE RED LACQUER VESSELSTwo planets and two covered caskets. Dimensions: Largest 15 H x 22 diam
(HMEY6134/4)(WT)
Condition:
Good appearance with losses to wood and lacquer. Metal banding loose to largest covered vessel, top to small vessel does not fit tightly.
- Y RARE AND IMPORTANT FRENCH GOTHIC IVORY
Y RARE AND IMPORTANT FRENCH GOTHIC IVORY COMPOSITE CASKET
CIRCA 1330 the panels intricately carved in bas-relief to include scenes from the Medieval tales Queste del Saint Graal and Tristan & Isolde, with later brass brackets, straps and handle25cm wide, 11cm high, 13cm deepProvenance: Property from Tornaveen House, AberdeenshireCurrently only eight other complete secular ivory coffrets like the present one are known. These so-called composite caskets are mostly in important museum collections around the world.[1] With all panels intricately carved in bas-relief, the high quality of the workmanship is immediately visible, while a closer look reveals the richness of the motifs. It gives us a beautiful insight into the medieval fascination with the concept of courtly love.The present example likely originated in a workshop in Paris around 1330, due to the similarities with the existing ones. The exact meaning behind the iconological programs of these caskets has long been a subject for discussion between scholars.One thing the panels on all these caskets have in common is the link to medieval courtly literature, tales of love usually between knights and noble ladies emphasising nobility and chivalry, popular in Europe since around the time of the First Crusade in 1099. On this coffret, the two main tales the panels relate to are most likely Tristan and Isolde, and the Queste del saint grail.[2]The two panels on the right side probably refer to the famous medieval romance, Tristan and Isolde. This tale, based on a Celtic legend, centres around the young knight Tristan, who travels to Ireland to ask for the hand of princess Isolde on behalf of his uncle King Mark of Cornwall. After slaying a dragon there, the princess agrees to marry King Mark. On the journey back Tristan and Isolde drink the love potion prepared by the queen for her daughter and King Mark and fall for each other. The main part of the romance is focussed on King Mark trying to prove their secret love affair and punishing them.Although this legend has been retold many times, one of the most popular ones is the version by Béroul, a Norman or Breton poet of the 12th century. According to his account, King Mark asks King Arthur to try his wife Isolde at court for her unfaithfulness. To have Isolde exonerated from the charges, she and Tristan concoct a clever ruse. Tristan disguises himself convincingly as a poor leper, begging for alms on the banks of the river Malpas. When the royal party arrives, he carries her across the river, so Isolde can truthfully swear in front of the court that “no man ever came between my thighs except the leper who carried me on his back across the ford and my husband, King Mark”. This oath was seemingly so convincing, that everyone hearing it applauded it, and King Arthur made Mark promise to never slander her again.The front left panel shows Tristan carrying Isolde across the river, her headdress clearly indicating she is a married woman. After Isolde is safe, Tristan dresses up as the Black Knight and joins the jousting, a scene represented on the left end panel of the casket.The carvings on the front right and right end panel allude to another preeminent story, the Queste del saint grail, the story of the fabled Holy Grail, part of the Arthurian Legend. It begins at King Arthur’s court with a gathering of the well-known Knights of the Round Table. Just before dinner a sword in a stone appears miraculously floating in the river below the castle. Lancelot’s claims that whoever tries to remove the weapon will be gravely wounded does not deter his companions eager for adventure. Only the recently arrived Galahad can withdraw the sword, which he uses to achieve the quest for the grail.The carving next to the lock on the right of a man presenting his arm with severed hand to a king and queen probably relates to this, he having failed to retrieve the sword and receiving this grisly injury in trying so. The sword over the altar on the right end panel possibly refers to the divine and miraculous nature of the weapon Galahad obtained. The scene on the right end could either show the appearance of the grail just after Arthur, Galahad, and the knights of the Round Table sit down to eat, or when Galahad and his companions finally encounter the grail at the end of the story, or a conflation of the two. That the figure in the middle of the right end panel lacks a crown suggests that he is Galahad and not Arthur. The lions shown on the lid support this identification, as the grail castle was guarded by lions and surrounded by water.The wild men presented in intricate detail fighting to conquer a castle on the lid, and again defeated and in chains on the back panel, are a very popular motif in medieval imagery, ubiquitously represented in art of the highest quality from the early 14th century and continuing well into the sixteenth century[3]. Wild men represented the opposite of accepted standards of society, subliminally implying chaos, insanity and ungodliness. Especially in the 14th century the wild men seem to take on an erotic role, seen storming the Castle of Love in several artworks, one of the most common allegorical scenes in which the winning of a lady’s heart is depicted as the siege of a castle[4]. The carving on this coffret actually is reminiscent of the so-called Academy Casket (see image 1), now lost.[5]Unusual on this panel is the wild man wearing a crown. There are some wild men wearing crowns in 15th century German tapestries (image 2), but we don’t have an explanation why the carver added one in this case.The overall iconography of this casket seems to confirm the general notion that they were made as courting or wedding gifts for noble ladies, personalised to the commissioner’s preferences, as all the panels include notions of love and chivalry, to perhaps represent wishes for the future relationship especially important to the suitor. These very personal meanings have been lost to time, yet make this coffret extraordinarily intriguing.Another element making this casket so significant is the impeccable provenance. We can trace it all the way back to the beginning of the 17th century, as it is mentioned in the family genealogy of the Baird family of Auchmedden[6] in relation to Thomas Baird[7]. According to this text, he became a friar of a monastery in Besançon, Burgundy, in 1615. Letters from his uncle Andrew, who was staying close by in France, to his father Gilbert mention him to be hard of learning and ‘incapable of any of the sciences’. His saving grace was said to being excellent at mechanics, having made ‘an oblong, small chest of ivory 10 inches long, 5 broad, and 4 high, delicately carved in bas-relief, with the chisel, upon the top and sides into figures of knight-errants, distrest [sic] damsels, and enchanted castles, taken from some of the old romances which were so much in vogue in that age’.None of the letters later on in the genealogy indicate as to why the author thinks the casket was made by Thomas Baird, and not just sent over to his family as a gift. We don’t know if it was Thomas himself trying to make up for his shortcomings as a scholar by telling his family he was the talented maker, or if this is down to family lore evolving over the centuries. The casket would have already been nearly 300 years old at the time of Thomas’ acquisition.A footnote in the genealogy places the casket in the editor W. N. Fraser’s possession in 1870, which gives us the firm link to the present-day vendors, who are descendants by marriage of the Baird family.[1] Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 17.190.173, 1988, 16; British Museum, London, Dalton 386; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 146.1866; Walters Museum, Baltimore, 71.264; Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham; Bargello, Florence, 123 c.; Cathedral Treasury, Krakow; Winnipeg Art Gallery[2] Thanks to Paula Mae Carns for identifying the various iconography[3] Timothy Husband, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gloria Gilmore-HouseMetropolitan Museum of Art, 1980, p. 4[4] Timothy Husband, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gloria Gilmore-HouseMetropolitan Museum of Art, 1980, p. 73[5] The location of all panels from this dismantled casket is unknown, apart from the back panel which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (2003.131.2). This casket is known from an eighteenth- century engraving (see Lévesque de Ravalière).[6] Genealogical collections concerning the sir-name of Baird, and the families of Auchmedden, Newbyth, and Sauchton Hall in particular : with copies of old letters and papers worth preserving, and account of several transactions in this country during the last two centuries: Baird, William, 1700 or 1701-1777, edited by W. N. F. Fraser, London 1870, page 21[7] The exact dates for Thomas Baird are unknown, however he is known to be the third son of Gilbert Baird (1551-1620), and he resided in France from at least 1609.Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
- A MOST ELEGANT 6 PC FRENCH MAHOGANY
A MOST ELEGANT 6 PC FRENCH MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE: Included in this magnificent suite is a FULL-SIZE BED with curved head and richly inlaid curved footboard; A most unusual kidney shaped VANITY with built in flip top jewelry caskets / Glove boxes the cover of with is decorated with hand painted floral still life paintings; a LADIES DRESSER WITH MIRROR also with the unusual glove box feature and beautiful mirror with carved crest; a tall GENTLEMAN'S CHEST with parquetry inlaid top; and a BOWFRONT LAMP TABLE with stunning rayed parquetry inlay. All pieces with generous amounts of scrolled carvings and original French pulls. Sold with an accompanying cane seat stool. The Best of the Best! Bed measures 54'' w with rail length approx 75.5''.
CONDITION: Side rails have been extended 4'' with metal supports to accommodate a taller person Other wear commensurate to age and use.
- GROUP (4) RUSSIAN LACQUER BOXES & CASKETS
GROUP (4) RUSSIAN LACQUER BOXES & CASKETS c. 1987-1990, each with detailed hand-painted scenes top and sides, signed and dated on lower edge of tops, 3 marked "Made in USSR" on bottom, one with orig. price label, two outer boxes with Palekh label, 3.5"h x 4.25"l x 3.5"w (largest), 2.5"h x 4.75"l x 2.5"w (smallest)
- RUSSIAN LACQUERWARE, (8) PIECES c. 1989-1990,
RUSSIAN LACQUERWARE, (8) PIECES c. 1989-1990, including boxes and caskets, each with detailed hand-painted scenes top and sides, signed and dated on lower edge of tops, two with orig. price labels underneath, one marked "Made in Russia", the smallest with hinged lid, one outer box with Palekh label, 2"h x 3"l x 2"w (largest), 1.5"h x 1.25"squ (smallest), includes (4) original boxes; with, one plate marked "Made in USSR" and maker's mark, 7.75"dia
- (2) NEO-GOTHIC BRONZE & GILT METAL JEWELRY
(2) NEO-GOTHIC BRONZE & GILT METAL JEWELRY CASKETS 19th/20th c., the larger example in mixed metal, the smaller by Adolph Frankau & Co., each with religious figural panels in low relief, and fabric lined interiors, 3.5"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d (larger), 2.5"h x 5.5"w x 3"d (smaller)
- (2) FRENCH GILT OPALINE GLASS JEWELRY
(2) FRENCH GILT OPALINE GLASS JEWELRY CASKETS Late 19th/20th c., incl. a blue cut glass dresser box with dainty gilt flower decoration, and a white opaline box with enameled and gilt fruit basket and scrollwork design, each hinged with metal mount, unmarked, 4.25"h x 5.25"w x 3.25"d (larger), 4"h x 5"w x 2.75"d (smaller)
- SEVRES STYLE PARCEL GILT PORCELAIN JEWLERY
SEVRES STYLE PARCEL GILT PORCELAIN JEWLERY CASKETSevres style porcelain jewelry casket, 20th c., having sarcophagus-form lid with gilded metal cherub handle and floral cornucopia, over hand-painted porcelain panels depicting Neoclassical scene, parcel gilt foliate motifs throughout, lifting to open interior with painted flower motifs, having figural mask, lion, and pegasus winged horse motifs, rising on short curved feet, approx 14.5"h, 15.5"w, 10.5"d; 20.5lbs
- 3PC GROUP, BRONZE MOUNTED GILDED GLASS
3PC GROUP, BRONZE MOUNTED GILDED GLASS CASKETS Continental, contemporary. Group of three bronze mounted colorless glass caskets or dresser boxes, having etched gilt floral decoration comprising: two oblong and one circular box. Unmarked.
- BRONZE MOUNTED GILDED COLORED GLASS
BRONZE MOUNTED GILDED COLORED GLASS CASKETS, 3PCS Continental, contemporary. Group of three bronze mounted colored glass caskets or dresser boxes, having etched gilt floral decoration comprising: a large cobalt blue oblong, a medium green oblong, and a green circular box. Unmarked.
- CONTINENTAL, 3 CUT CRYSTAL & GILT JEWELRY
CONTINENTAL, 3 CUT CRYSTAL & GILT JEWELRY CASKETS Continental, Neoclassical and Empire style cut crystal hinged boxes, comprising one diamond pattern and gilt brass bands, one with faceted rows rising on paw feet, and one with radiating facets and half shield shaped gilt brass escutcheon. Apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 6", w. 7.75" largest box), h. 3.25", w. 4" (smallest box).
- GROUP OF TWO LARGE CUT GLASS DRESSER
GROUP OF TWO LARGE CUT GLASS DRESSER BOXES Group of two large Continental silver plate mounted cut glass table caskets, consisting of one square and one shaped example. Unmarked. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 6.25", w. 12.5" (largest), h. 5.5", 7.625" (square).
- EBONIZED SILVER CHEST OR JEWEL CASKETSilver
EBONIZED SILVER CHEST OR JEWEL CASKETSilver chest or jewel casket, ebonized case with incised foliate carving, the hinged top opening to a lift-out tray, two lower exterior lockable drawers, molded base further raised on bun feet, approx 13"h, 25.5"w, 15"d, 28.75lbs **Provenance: The estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California**
- SPANISH BAROQUE STYLE SILVER & INLAID
SPANISH BAROQUE STYLE SILVER & INLAID CASKETSpanish Baroque style silver (content unknown) accented and inlaid casket, small loss to metal and evidence of restoration to corner, some typical losses and wear to inlay, approx 19"h, 17.5"w, 11.5"d, 8lbs
- Three Continental Bronze and Gilt Metal
Three Continental Bronze and Gilt Metal Table Caskets
19th Century
one example fitted with an internal music element.
Height of largest example 8 x width 8 x depth 4 3/4 inches.
- TWO LARGE CUT GLASS AND ORMOLU CASKETS
TWO LARGE CUT GLASS AND ORMOLU CASKETS 20th century, the first an oval form with etched floral scroll designs, bronze mounts, hinged lid, star molded foot (6.5 x 13 x 7.5 in.); and a patterned cut glass rectangular box with egg and dart ormolu trim on scrolled feet (8 x 9.5 x 7 in.).
- TWO FRED DAVIS STERLING SILVER JEWELRY
TWO FRED DAVIS STERLING SILVER JEWELRY CASKETSTwo Fred Davis sterling silver jewelry caskets, Circa 1940s; Mexico City, Mexico Each stamped for Fred Davis; Further stamped: 925 Comprising two jewelry caskets in the form of a domed lockbox in graduated sizes, 2 pieces Larger: 3.5" H x 7.125" W x 4" D 34.820 oz. troy approximately Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Larger: 3.5" H x 7.125" W x 4" D Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
- GROUP OF 4 GILT MOUNTED PIETRA DORA
GROUP OF 4 GILT MOUNTED PIETRA DORA CASKETSItalian gilt mounted pietra dura casket on 4 ball feet with oval panels on all sides & lid with flowers. All are framed in gilt bead. Measures 4.75"L x 2.75"W x 2.5"H. (2) Rectangular formed casket with pieta dura flowers in oval roundels with beaded trim, braided trim around lid. Raised on very ornate gilt legs and mounts. Measures 5"L x 3 5/8"W x 3"H. Small crack to lid, see photos. (3) Round casket with assorted florals in roundels, bead trim, gilt ornate feet and mounts. Measures 2 7/8"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D. (4) Oval roundels have vibrantly colored birds on black background. Ornate gilt legs and mounts. Measures 2 5/8"H x 4.75"L x 2.75"W. Small crack to one end piece, see photos. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This item cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers.
- MATCHING SET OF 2 JOHN PAUL JONES CLICHES
MATCHING SET OF 2 JOHN PAUL JONES CLICHES 1905 These attractive plaquettes were one of 100 struck at the Paris mint. The medal is the 16th medal issued by The American Numismatic Society. The obverse has a bust of Jones 3/4 facing left in front of laurel branches. Bottom has JOHN PAVL JONES 1747-1792. The reverse is not the normal "Entombment of John Paul Jones" design, rather it is a cliche with ghosting of the original design. It has four 11's at the corners and was created by striking 2 blanks in the press at the same time. #2 The Entombment of John Paul Jones - has a woman playing trumpet escorting a flag draped coffin with wording "America . Claims. Her. Illustrious. Dead"with "Paris Annapolis 1905" at the bottom. Reverse has a ghosted cliche of John Paul Jones. Both pieces stamped Cornucopia symbol - Bronze on edge Rare as a cliche John Paul Jones. the Revolutionary Naval served in the Russian Navy after the Revolution. He died in France in 1792 and was buried in a cemetery that was eventually abandoned and built over. The US paid to have his caskets found and returned for entombment in Annapolis.
- FIVE ASSORTED PERSIAN WOOD MARQUETRY
FIVE ASSORTED PERSIAN WOOD MARQUETRY CASKETS AND BOXES, LARGER 3 X 12 3/8 X 8 1/4 IN. (7.62 X 31.43 X 20.96 CM.)Five Assorted Persian Wood Marquetry Caskets and Boxes,, Dimensions: Larger 3 x 12 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (7.62 x 31.43 x 20.96 cm.)
- TWO BRASS AND GLASS JEWELRY CASKETS
TWO BRASS AND GLASS JEWELRY CASKETS LARGER: 3 3/4 X 5 X 3 IN. (9.53 X 12.70 X 7.62 CM.)Two Brass and Glass Jewelry Caskets, Dimensions: Larger: 3 3/4 x 5 x 3 in. (9.53 x 12.70 x 7.62 cm.)
- FIVE METAL MOUNTED GLASS VANITY AND
FIVE METAL MOUNTED GLASS VANITY AND TABLE ARTICLESFive Metal Mounted Glass Vanity and Table Articles,, Including: pewter cologne bottle, two ormolu mounted caskets, ashtray, and a lighter
- TEN ASSORTED CERAMIC, WOOD, AND LACQUER
TEN ASSORTED CERAMIC, WOOD, AND LACQUER CASKETS, H OF FOX: 4 IN. (10.16 CM.)Ten Assorted Ceramic, Wood, and Lacquer Caskets,, Dimensions: H of fox: 4 in. (10.16 cm.)
- FOUR ASSORTED WOOD, LEATHER, AND COMPOSITION
FOUR ASSORTED WOOD, LEATHER, AND COMPOSITION LIDDED BOXES, COFFERS, AND CASKETS, H OF TALLER: 5 3/4 IN. (14.61 CM.)Four Assorted Wood, Leather, and Composition Lidded Boxes, Coffers, and Caskets,, Dimensions: H of taller: 5 3/4 in. (14.61 cm.)