- A LIFETIME COLLECTION OF TEN VIRGINIA
A LIFETIME COLLECTION OF TEN VIRGINIA TOOLED LEATHER KE...19th century, comprising:
steerhide handle, body, and base, lined with red calf skin, hourglass shape with subtle V shaped rim, black exterior with harness stitched scroll decoration on body, a shield on each end, 6-3/4 x 7-5/8 x 5 in., accompanied by three iron forged keys on iron ring with attached fob, fob carved with letters "WBG", Ref. No. VA053;
steerhide and calfskin, the shaped sides with decorative tooling, fitted with strap handle, 8-3/8 x 11-1/8 x 4 in., Ref. No. VA063;
steerhide, sharkskin, and calf, hourglass shape with angled edges, gouged tulips, vine, and fleur de lis pattern painted with white paint, 6-3/4 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/8 in., Ref. No. VA057;
steerhide and brown calf, body with incised and painted X pattern, 5-7/8 x 8-1/4 x 4 in., Ref. No. VA061
Note: For similar example see Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, June 21, 2014 lot 382.;
possibly S.S. Cottrell, black sharkskin, brown calf liner and binding on top edges, brown steerhide bottom, oblong form having shaped rim, body with incised vine and leaf decorations retaining original paint, original rounded leather handle and lining, 5-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 3-5/8 in., Ref. No. VA0059;
tan steerhide, oblong boat form, body with gouged band of trailing vine decoration, retains original green/blue felt lined interior, 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 3-1/4 in., Ref. No. VA070;
steerhide, high sided extended oval shape, body with 3/8 in. creased wide diamond design, 6-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 3-1/4 in., Ref. No. VA022;
possibly made in Petersburg by J.H. Lamey, black shark skin sides, light brown calf skin rolled over edge and lining interior, separate leather bottom piece, underneath wood bottom covered with 19th century wallpaper, 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 x 4-3/4 in., Ref. No. VA038;
steerhide, extended oval shape, linear flat top, body with wavy sawtooth bands around body, bottom with five small leather disk feet attached with copper rivets, interior retains cardboard bottom insert with pencil inscription "Made by H.M. Gee or MGee/May 4th 1905/When this is worne renew/H.M. Gee", 6-1/2 x 7-7/8 x 5 in., Ref. No. VA013;
possibly made by R.H. Rickett, calf skin dyed red with crisscross faux Moroccan leather binding, sides, and bottom, tan body with creased diamond pattern, 7-1/4 x 8 x 4 in., Ref. No. VA026
Provenance: (Ref. No. VA053) Collection of Dorothy "Dolly" & Henry "Mac" McKenney, Mint Spring, Virginia; Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, March 23, 2007 lot 187 sold for $13,200; (Ref. No. VA063) 1740 House Antiques, Charlottesville, Virginia; Sotheby's New York, May 1995 lot 620 sold for $2,765 (accompanied by catalog listing); (Ref. No. VA057) Carole Wahler Antiques, Knoxville, Tennessee; (Ref. No. VA0059) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, November 14, 2015 lot 667 sold for $1,300; (Ref. No. VA070) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, June 23, 2018 lot 1625 sold for $2,500; (Ref. No. VA022) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, June 24, 2004 lot 137 sold for $4,400; (Ref. No. VA038) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, June 23, 2006 lot 152 sold for $5,775; (Ref. No. VA013) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, November 12, 2005 lot 363 sold for $2,860; (Ref. No. VA026) Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates, Mt. Pleasant, Virginia, November 10, 2007 lot 1197 sold for $3,850; Private Collection
Note: Each basket is accompanied by extensive notes taken by the consignor.
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Condition:
crackling, creasing, and wear to leather, some with cracks to rim, surface dirt/accretion, some baskets with potential repair or retouch; Ref. No. VA053 with minor insect damage to interior and base; Ref. No. VA063 with puncture on one side; Ref. No. VA061 with flaking to leather at rim; Ref. No. VA070 with loss to felt; Ref. No. VA038 leather interior bottom detached
- AMERICAN GOTHIC FIGURED WALNUT AND MARBLE
AMERICAN GOTHIC FIGURED WALNUT AND MARBLE TOP DRESSING ...circa 1850, attributed to Charles A. Baudouine, New York, pedimented quatrefoil decorated mirror flanked by pierced quatrefoil brackets with flaming finials, original molded marble top, two paneled drawers over paneled cabinet doors with ribbon molding, lower cabinet fitted with rosewood veneered linen drawers, scalloped base, casters, maple secondary wood, 77 x 44-1/2 x 20 in.
Provenance: Collection of Beverly and Richard Kelly of Garrison, New York
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
structurally sound, mirror with replaced glass, one bracket finial is not glued, but remains secure (other finial is glued), mirror surround and brackets with some minor small losses, marble top with scattered discolorations and some abrasions, linen drawers tightly fitted, exterior lower case with scattered small superficial repairs and small losses, base with small losses, other general wear consistent with age and use
- AMERICAN GOTHIC ROSEWOOD AND MARBLE
AMERICAN GOTHIC ROSEWOOD AND MARBLE TOP CHEST OF DRAWER...circa 1840-1850, stenciled "J. Dessoir" for Julius Dessoir, New York, shaped marble top with reeded edge, four graduated drawers with stylized scrolled panels and maple interior, octagonal form columnar stiles, conforming paneled base, 37 x 50 x 23-1/2 in.
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Collection of Beverly and Richard Kelly of Garrison, New York
Condition:
structurally sound, original marble top with a 5 inch filled thin crack and scattered minor discolorations and abrasions, well restored finish, retains attractive color and figuring, base with small veneer repairs, some tiny filled areas, other general surface wear and imperfections from age and use
- ELEPHANT BRIDGE IVORY BONE 2PCS7 carved
ELEPHANT BRIDGE IVORY BONE 2PCS7 carved elephants on twist style base-11-3/4"L, straight footed base 7"L. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- CARVED IVORY ELEPHANT FIGURECarved figure
CARVED IVORY ELEPHANT FIGURECarved figure of an elephant with a twisted trunk on a wood base. Approx. 5"L. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- CARVED IVORY LION FIGURECarved figure
CARVED IVORY LION FIGURECarved figure of a lion on a wooden base. 3-5/8"L. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- IVORY KABUKI ACTOR 2PCSJapanese figural
IVORY KABUKI ACTOR 2PCSJapanese figural carving of theatre actors, revolving faces, signed. Approx. 3-1/8"H. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Age related wear. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- IVORY SNUFF BOTTLES FIGURAL 2PCSEmperors,
IVORY SNUFF BOTTLES FIGURAL 2PCSEmperors, signed, stoppers/spoons intact. 2-7/8"H. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- STERLING COIN PURSES & IVORY/GOLD SEWING
STERLING COIN PURSES & IVORY/GOLD SEWING KITItems 1-3: Group of 3 vintage sterling purses, Watrous Mfg. Co, c. 1930, coin purse w/ money clip and mirror (broken); Webster Co., c. 1900 purse w/ leather interior; Roger Williams Silver Co., c. 1900-1913, compact.. 2 7/8" to 3 1/2" H x 2 1/2 to 2 5/8" W x 3/8" to 1/2" D. 9.84 total oz troy. 4th item: Lady's sewing kit, fitted ivory case, interior with 14K thimble (marked 585) needle, awl, scissors and needle case holding 3 needles plus 2 broken needles. Sewing needle, needlecase and scissors all with impressed mark of "leaf". Needle case also with impressed initials E.H.. Sewing needle also with impressed mark of WV3. 7/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 2- /4" D. Thimble: 4.6 grams. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Two sterling purses with monograms. Button clasp on sewing kit partially damaged.
- 6 ASIAN SILVER ITEMS INC TEA POT WITH
6 ASIAN SILVER ITEMS INC TEA POT WITH PRESENTATION INSC...1st-3rd items: Chinese Export silver presentation tea pot and pair cups and saucers, the pot with inscription honoring those who served in North Korean Army transportation for more than 20 years and decorated with floral sprays; the saucers decorated with bird, butterfly and floral sprays. Pot 3 1/4" dia, cups 1-7/8" H x 2" dia; early 20th c. 12.365 oz troy. 4th item: Sterling and carved ivory parasol handle, circa 1880, repousse sterling weighted handle with sterling embossed holder; ivory shaft of carved dragon in clouds, 2 red ink character marks, late 19th c., 9" L. 5th item: Sterling handled parasol, handle with Aesthetic Movement design of crane, insect and bamboo, 9 1/4" L handle, 37 1/2" L overall. 6th item: Asian silver over copper crab with character marks on back, 1 1/4" h x 5" W x 2 3/4" D. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Teapot with minor dents in body and lid. 4th item: 1/4" dent in sterling holder. 5th item: Fabric of parasol in poor condition. 6th item: Slight wear to body. 2 crab legs removed but present, 1 leg missing.
- AUSTRIAN EROTICA BRONZE BOXAustrian
AUSTRIAN EROTICA BRONZE BOXAustrian erotica bronze box having a lounging female on the lid with ivory face, bronze drapery on lid and an ivory nude lower half of body and bronze stockings revealed when lid is opened. 3 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W x 4" D. Unmarked, late 19th century. Condition: : hairline along her left side of face. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Old crack along her left side of face.
- FRENCH DRESSER BOX W/ BRONZE ORMOLU
FRENCH DRESSER BOX W/ BRONZE ORMOLU MOUNTSFrench oval dresser or jewelry box comprised of wood with ivory overlay. Two gilt bronze ormolu mounted porcelain painted figural plaques, one to the top and the other to the front, gilt bronze ormolu figural bust handles and gilt bronze ormolu surrounds to top and base. Velvet lined interior top. Key is included. 6" H x 10 1/2" W x 6" D. Late 19th century. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some age cracks to ivory overlay. Otherwise overall good condition.
- 5 GENTLEMAN'S WALKING STICKSFive Gentlemen's
5 GENTLEMAN'S WALKING STICKSFive Gentlemen's Walking Sticks, all late 19th to early 20th century. 1st item: Walking stick with ornate twisted rib silverplated knob and metal ferrule, 31 1/2"L. 2nd item: Walking stick with goldplated crook handle (stamped "Double"), collar midway on shaft and brass ferrule, 37"L. 3rd item: Ivory crook handled walking stick with silver(plated) collar and metal ferrule, 34 1/2"L. 4th item: Galuchat or Shagreen crook handled walking stick with flush mounted gold-metal collar and brass/metal ferrule. 36"L. 5th item: 1890's "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina" Canadian coin straight handled cane with pointed ferrule, 33"L. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Excellent condition with minor wear at ferrule. 2nd item: Good condition with small separation at collar. 3rd item: Good condition with hairline crack in handle and 1/4" separation from wooden cane. Lacquer chipped from shank of cane. 4th item: Shagreen handle shows wear and ferrule is loose. 5th item: Very good condition.
- 5 ANTIQUE SNUFF BOXES1st item: Circular
5 ANTIQUE SNUFF BOXES1st item: Circular papier mache box with printed top depicting early 19th century U.S. diplomat Jonathan Russell Esq., Minister Plenipotentiary, 3 1/2" diameter. Some wear and scratching to exterior, 1/4" area of loss to edge of lower section. 2nd item: Lacquered snuff box, centered with a watercolor portrait of a veiled woman with Middle Eastern scene in the background, signed illegibly lower left, Friedi--? 2 3/8" diameter. Light fading, 1/2" loss to inner rim, some pieces retained. 3rd item: Gutta percha snuff box with central inset medallion of Francois Ier Empereur D'Autriche (Emperor of Austria, b. 1768-d. 1835), circular with molded spiral edges, 3". Oxidation to medallion, wear to exterior, 1-1/2" area of loss to bottom of lid. 4th item: 8-sided oblong papier mache snuff box with gilt stenciled design to top, 2 7/8" L. Light wear and scratching. 5th item: Ivory snuff box painted with a city scene on one side and lake landscape on the reverse, 3 1/8"L. Probably Italian. 1 1/2" age crack to side with city scene, some glue repairs, wear to paint. All early to mid 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Mary Ann Bowers Thomas, Athens, Alabama. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
See item description above.
- JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FEMALE & SCREEN,
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FEMALE & SCREEN, 2ND QUARTERAsian carved ivory partially nude female mounted to the front of a traditional reticulated two panel screen (held together by screws) with pierced and carved shou symbol, phoenix and dragon decoration. Additional inscribed foliate, sun and magic fungus decoration to screen and base with additional inscribed foliate decoration. The whole mounted on a triangular fitted hardwood stand. Figure measures 6" H. Screen measures 11 3/4" H. Total H w/ stand, 14 1/4" H. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall very good condition with very tiny chip to upper base inner corner.
- 5 IVORY OKIMONO AND NETSUKE FIGURES5
5 IVORY OKIMONO AND NETSUKE FIGURES5 Carved Ivory Okimono and Netsuke Figures, including man with flowers and a fisherman, both signed, together with netsukes carved as a dragon, Buddha, and 2 figures riding a turtle (turtle signed). Both Okimono figures - 6" H. Netsukes - 1 1/2" H to 2" H. Likely Japanese, early 20th century. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
All items in excellent condition; larger figures show some minor age related shrinkage cracks.
- JAPANESE BRONZE ELEPHANT, MARKEDJapanese
JAPANESE BRONZE ELEPHANT, MARKEDJapanese bronze elephant sculpture, depicted standing with upturned trunk and ivory tusks. Seal signature to the base on underside. 10" H x approx. 16 1/2" L. Post WWII. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under Federal, State, or Local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining necessary licenses or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note bidders in New Jersey, New York, and International bidders may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some minor bruising lower back, otherwise overall good condition.
- CHINESE JADE & SNUFF BOTTLES & 1 OTHER6
CHINESE JADE & SNUFF BOTTLES & 1 OTHER6 items. 1st item: Chinese celadon jade carving, curved form with longevity symbols incised to each end. 4 1/2" L. 2nd item: Chinese celadon jade carved pig. 1 5/8" L. 3rd-5th items: 3 Chinese snuff bottles including a green hardstone square form with inclusions, a yixing clay flattened gourd form with incised decoration and marked "China", and a carved ivory ovoid form having carved foliate and insect decoration, marked on the base, 2 1/4" H - 3" H. 6th item: Elk's tooth mounted in 14K yellow gold fob, 3.7 total grams. All items Late 19th/Early 20th century, ivory snuff bottle circa 1900. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Separation to top of yixing snuff bottle. Other items overall very good condition.
- 7 ASIAN SNUFF BOTTLESLot of seven Asian
7 ASIAN SNUFF BOTTLESLot of seven Asian snuff bottles, including five intaglio carved ivory bottles with varying scenes front and back: Confucius or scholar figure; rat, dragon, foo lions, landscape boulder scenes, etc. 6th bottle has relief carved mother and child scene on front, with signed landscape scene en verso. 7th snuff bottle appears to be highly polished horn with front ivory facing decorated with scene of eagle in tree; signed. Heights range from 2" to 2 5/8". Circa 1900 or earlier. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Lid to 6th bottle does not fit well and may be a replacement. Other items in very good condition.
- 14KT. CORAL RING AND EARCLIPSring, one
14KT. CORAL RING AND EARCLIPSring, one oval angel skin coral cabochon approx. 22 x 15mm, stamped "14K", yellow gold, size 6-3/4, 12.1 grams; earclips, each with one half round angel skin coral cabochon approx. 17.5mm, stamped "14K", yellow gold, 1 in., 19.6 grams, Provenance: Private Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
ring, overall light wear; earclips, tarnish, light wear and scratchesÿ
- THREE GEMSTONE NECKLACESknotted, angel
THREE GEMSTONE NECKLACESknotted, angel skin coral beads ranging from approx. 10 to 11.5mm, clasp stamped "14k", yellow gold, 18 in. lg., 76.5 grams; knotted, tiger's eye beads approx. 12.5mm each, clasp stamped "silver", 25-1/2 in. lg., 114.5 grams; red plastic beads, gold filled clasp, 16-1/2 in. lg., 39.7 grams, Provenance: Private Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
coral necklace, light wear to some beads, tarnish and scratches to gold; tiger's eye necklace, tarnish to silver, wear to knots; red plastic beads, wear and scratchesÿ
- TWO 14KT. GEMSTONE NECKLACESknotted,
TWO 14KT. GEMSTONE NECKLACESknotted, pink freshwater pearl and coral beads, toggle clasp tested 14kt. yellow gold, 19 in. lg., 32.8 grams; pink freshwater pearl and peridot beads, clasp stamped "14K", yellow gold, 17-1/2 in. lg., 41.0 grams, Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
light wear
- EIGHT PIECES SILVER AND SOUTHWESTERN
EIGHT PIECES SILVER AND SOUTHWESTERN JEWELRYmodern squiggle design brooch, black onyx, 3-1/4 x 1-1/2 in.; necklace, painted bolo; cufflinks, black onyx and resin, "Taxco", 7/8 x 3/4 in., earrings, turquoise cabochon, "Simplicio, Sterling", 1 x 1/2 in., three rings, assorted stones, sizes 5-1/4 (2) and 13 (1); necklace, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral, stamped "J.J", possibly Jerry & JoAnn Johnson, drop 3-3/4 in., 20 in. lg.; 140.2 grams, Provenance: Private Collection ; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
heavy tarnish throughout, wear and scratches visibleÿ
- NAPOLEON III MAISON VERVELLE ROSEWOOD
NAPOLEON III MAISON VERVELLE ROSEWOOD WORK TABLEFrench, 19th century, lock plate engraved "Mon Vervelle... Paris", hinged lid opening to a mirrored interior with removable tray, rosewood and mahogany table set with bronze mounts, two "boulle" tortoise and brass inlaid cartouches, 28-1/4 x 21 x 15 in., Provenance: Collection of Elizabeth Locke, The Castle, Beaufort, South Carolina; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
veneer cracks with some discoloring and fading (cloudy varnish), scattered minor chips, leg mounts with some casting flaws and possibly replaced, color variation, lifting and losses to brass inlay at top, minor cracks and distress at leg joints
- FIVE PORCELAIN AND IVORY MINIATURES,
FIVE PORCELAIN AND IVORY MINIATURES, WITH BOOKContinental, 19th century, Queen Louise of Prussia, painted porcelain, bezel frame; Portrait of a Queen, probably Elizabeth I, painted porcelain, bezel frame; Young Jesus, afterÿHeinrich Hofmann (German, 1824-1911), painted porcelain, sight 3 x 2-1/2 in., rococo style gilt wood frame; Portrait of Francis I, after Titian (Italian, 1488/90-1576), painted porcelain, sight 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., wood frame; [book]ÿ Petit Paroissien , Paris: Belin-Leprieur, blue velvet cover with ivory portrait miniature of King Louis IX of France, aeg, 5-3/4 x 4-1/4 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Florida; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
portraits with light wear; frames with wear; book with losses and separations at spine, slightly loose binding, fading, toning, water stains
- LARGE SILVER PLATE URNprobably 19th
LARGE SILVER PLATE URNprobably 19th century, urn form with bead border,ÿivory finial,ÿno monogram, unmarked,ÿ20-1/2 in.ÿ, Provenance: Private Collection, Great Falls, Virginia; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn
Condition:
loss to plate, dents, base off center, spout off but present, wear
- TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID
TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID INKSTANDContinental, 19th century, rectangular wooden form with tortoiseshell veneers, mother of pearl accents and inlay, two recessed pen trays, three circular recesses each holding a cut glass and brass lidded inkwell, 4 x 12 x 5 in., Provenance: The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: ÿ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and cracks to tortoiseshell veneers, one veneer panel broken off but present, tarnish and discoloration to inkwell caps, scattered nicks toÿinkwell teeth
- TIGER MAPLE AND BRASS TEA CADDYAmerican,
TIGER MAPLE AND BRASS TEA CADDYAmerican, 19th century, trapezoidal form with hinged lid opening to divided interior with three lidded compartments, bone or ivory lid finials, brass hinges and escutcheon, 8 x 10-7/8 x 9-7/8 in., Provenance: The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, and edge wear, losses to interior linings, some warping to interior lids (do not sit flush with sides)
- 18KT. CHARM BRACELETcannetille accents,
18KT. CHARM BRACELETcannetille accents, five large charms, assorted gemstones including: glass, emerald, garnet, coral, citrine, aquamarine, synthetic alexandrite, turquoise, all charms stamped "750" or "18K", yellow gold, charms approx. 1-3/4 x 1 in each, chain 7-3/4 in. lg., 94.4 grams, Provenance: Private Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
wear to some stones, light tarnish, wear and scratchesÿ
- THREE PIECE ENGLISH SILVER TEA SERVICESheffield,
THREE PIECE ENGLISH SILVER TEA SERVICESheffield, 1804, oval with scalloped form, engraved decoration,ÿdie ivory pineapple finials, teapot with wooden handle,ÿmonogram in engraved cartouche,ÿmarks possibly for Thomas Law, .925 fine, 26.83 oz. T., 6-1/2 in. teapot with matching creamer and covered sugar, Provenance: Private Collection ; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
teapot finial bent and possible interior spot repair at seam, wooden handle with small spots of abrasions, all with light scratches and wear
- THREE PIECE ENGLISH SILVER TEA SETSheffield,
THREE PIECE ENGLISH SILVER TEA SETSheffield, 1892-1898, oval with engraved decoration,ÿcreamer and sugar with gilt interior,ÿivory finial and spacers, no monogram,ÿmarks for Mappin & Webb, .925 fine, 39.57 oz. T., 5-3/4 in. teapot with matching creamer and sugar, Provenance: Private Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
teapot with finial pushed in, spout tip bent, all with small dents, some wear
- STERLING REED & BARTON GEORGIAN SIX
STERLING REED & BARTON GEORGIAN SIX PIECE TEA SERVICE A...American, 20th century, Georgian Hand Chased pattern, oval body with scroll and floral decoration, gadroon borders, gilt interiors, ivory spacers, no monograms, all with marks for Reed & Barton, 15-1/2 in. hot water urn with matching coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar, creamer, waste and 32-1/4 in. tray, 350.82 oz. T. total weight,
Provenance: Private North Carolina Estate
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
light scratches and minor wear, name scratched on bottom of tray and four initials on covered sugar
- TWO EARLY CARVED WOOD FLUTES, WOOD CASE
TWO EARLY CARVED WOOD FLUTES, WOOD CASE AND BOXLitchfield, Connecticut, circa 1830,ÿeach flute with seven holes, brass elements, one with ivory or bone ferrules and end cap, one stamped "A. Hopkins/Litchfield/Conn." (Asa Hopkins), each 23-1/2 in.; rectangular wood and mother of pearl inlaid flute case, 2-1/4 x 24-1/2 x 2-3/4 in.; together with rectangular tiger maple box, hinged lid opening to divided interior with five compartments, 2-3/4 x 22-1/4 x 4-5/8 in., Provenance: Nathan Liverant and Son Antiques, Colchester Connecticut; The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
scattered surface scratches and bumps; case and box with scattered scratches, bumps, and edge wear, case with some losses to mother of pearl inlay and loose top panel, box with one loose corner
- LARGE CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PAINTINGQing
LARGE CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PAINTINGQing dynasty, not apparently signed, depicting court official wearing a futou ˜and young woman holding seals with tassels, gouache on paper, image 42-5/8 x 22-1/4 in.; scroll lined with fabric brocade, beige with white cloud pattern, peach with gold foliate pattern, ivory handle, overall including handle 82 x 31-1/8 in.; housed in two wood cases: interior case 3-3/8 x 31-1/8 x 3-5/8 in., exterior case 4-1/4 x 33-1/8 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
some creasing and warping to paper with associated crackle and flaking to paint, scattered minor losses, areas of retouch throughout; fabric possibly later, in good condition overall, scattered light stains and wear
- FEDERAL/FEDERAL STYLE INLAID TIGER MAPLE
FEDERAL/FEDERAL STYLE INLAID TIGER MAPLE SIDE TABLEAmerican, 19th century, cartouche form top set with rosewood, mahogany, and tiger maple, conforming side and back panels, single dovetailed drawer, finely tapered tiger maple legs, 29-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
difficult to date conclusively, top reset (painted at underside), possible rebuilding to drawer secondary, minor loss at one front corner, other edge abrasions and minor surface flaws
- CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT AND
CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT AND LACQUERED CASEmid 19th century, chess set (complete) with folding lacquered and gilt wood playing board and 32 carved ivory pieces, white pieces in the form of European rulers and soldiers, red pieces in the form of Chinese rulers and soldiers, in square lacquered and gilt decorated wood case with hinged lid, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.; together with a reproduction image of a Safavid manuscript printed on wood panel, 10-1/2 x 8-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Note: The chess set is accompanied by a letter from the original owner, a Dr. Ruschenberger of Philadelphia, dated Dec. 1894. Before declaring his intentions to gift the set to the recipient, a Dr. Moorehead of Philadelphia, he recounts: "While I was surgeon of the fleet of the East India Squadron on board of the U.S. Flag Ship Plymouth, I purchased in Canton a set of chess playing materials in 1849, under an idea, then in the far off future, they might help to divert some leisure hours of my present retirement days..."?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, chess pieces with a few scattered losses (primarily to pawns' weapons), three red pieces broken off but retained, case with scattered scratches, bumps, and small edge chips, some rubbing and losses to gilt decoration, bottom panel with large crack and separation, playing board with a few cracks and separations throughout; panel with some bumps and paint loss (especially at corners)