- UNUSUAL HIGH WHEEL BICYCLE TOOTHPICK
UNUSUAL HIGH WHEEL BICYCLE TOOTHPICK HOLDER James W. Tufts, Boston, Massachusetts. Silver plated and numbered '2649'.
- A VERY FINE SILVER FILIGREE AND HAND
A VERY FINE SILVER FILIGREE AND HAND PAINTED HAND FANThe choice example with plume tufts around the outer edge is comprised of sixteen hand formed silver filigree sticks joining a pleated leaf with hand painted roses.Measures 12.5 x 21 inches.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
- INUIT CARVED WOOD HINGED MASK, ANTIQUE
INUIT CARVED WOOD HINGED MASK, ANTIQUE Antique Inuit wood carved mask, tufts of white fur serving as his hair, with a hinged jaw and peg teeth, wearing a blue bead nose ring, mounted in plexiglass shadowbox frame. Mask approx: 11" H x 6" W; framed: 18.5" H x 14.375 x 5" D.
- CUSTOM GREEN COTTON LINEN VELVET TUFTED
CUSTOM GREEN COTTON LINEN VELVET TUFTED UPHOLSTERED BED, DESIGNED BY STEPHEN BASTONEThe velvet fabric and silk and cotton bush tufts are by Christopher Hyland.
44 1/4 x 5 ft. 11 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. (overall) and 60 in. x 80 in. (interior dimension for a Queen mattress).
Condition
In good overall condition with very minor wear throughout. Structurally sound. 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.
- ENGLISH FOLK ART HALF HULL SHIP MODELPainted
ENGLISH FOLK ART HALF HULL SHIP MODELPainted and carved wood, metal and wool.
21 x 30 in. (frame).
Condition
Wear and losses, some crazing and losses to the paint surfaces. The wool with some losses and loose tufts. Otherwise in good condition. Not examined out of the 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.
- LARGE PINK LINEN TUFTED UPHOLSTERED
LARGE PINK LINEN TUFTED UPHOLSTERED CHAISE LOUNGE, DE ANGELIS35 1/2 x 7 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Condition
In good overall condition with scattered stains, a few buttons missing from the tufts with dirt residue. Structurally sound, grand scale, very comfortable.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.
- 3PC GROUP OF VICTORIAN AESTHETIC PERIOD
3PC GROUP OF VICTORIAN AESTHETIC PERIOD SILVER PLATE: JAMES W TUFTS QUADRUPLE PLATE PITCHER, WITH PAIR OF PAIRPOINT SHEFFIELD CANDLESTICKS 9"H X 8 1/2"W X 5"D (PITCHER)3pc group of Victorian aesthetic period silver plate: James W Tufts quadruple plate pitcher, with pair of Pairpoint Sheffield candlesticks, Dimensions: 9"H x 8 1/2"W x 5"D (pitcher)
- A NORTHWEST COAST POLYCHROME MASKA Northwest
A NORTHWEST COAST POLYCHROME MASKA Northwest Coast polychrome mask, Mid-20th century; Pacific Northwest Coast A carved cedar mask with painted green face and red and black/dark blue painted features, inlaid abalone eyes, shell teeth, and tufts of hair to forehead Dimensions: 9.75" H x 7.5" W x 6.75" D
- A ca. 1900 photograph of Tufts college
A ca. 1900 photograph of Tufts college baseball team (11 players) by Walden Smith, Tremont St. Boston. Image 11” x 17” Overall 16” x 20” Condition: some staining, cardboard warped CT Transfer Fee $10
- AMERICAN EMPIRE-STYLE TUFTED LEATHER
AMERICAN EMPIRE-STYLE TUFTED LEATHER FAINTING COUCHAn American Empire-style tufted green leather fainting couch crafted by Kroehler Manufacturing for retailer A. Victor & Co. (NY), circa 1920s-1930s. Carved stylized lion's head and paw feet.
Measures 29" x 78" x 32".
Condition
Several tufts are missing the button caps. Some moisture staining along one side. Small loss to the inside of one of the feet. There is a tear in the leather at the raised head (as photographed), obscured in the fold of a tuft.
- AMERICAN EMPIRE-STYLE TUFTED LEATHER
AMERICAN EMPIRE-STYLE TUFTED LEATHER FAINTING COUCHAn American Empire-style tufted green leather fainting couch crafted by Kroehler Manufacturing for retailer A. Victor & Co. (NY), circa 1920s-1930s. Carved stylized lion's head and paw feet.
Measures 29" x 78" x 32".
Condition
Several tufts are missing the button caps. Some moisture staining along one side. Small loss to the inside of one of the feet. There is a tear in the leather at the raised head (as photographed), obscured in the fold of a tuft.
- P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946)
P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946) CANADIANPeleg Franklin Brownell, "Nature morte aux pivoines", oil on canvas (relined), 18 x 26 inches. Signed verso: titled on the Galerie d’Art Vincent label, and on the Galerie Walter Klinkhoff Inc. 2007 Retrospective Exhibition label, catalogue #42. Provenance: Ottawa Collection. Catalogue note: Pridham's is pleased to offer an extensive collection of works by iconic Canadian artist Peleg Franklin Brownell RCA, OSA (1857-1946). Brownell began his studies in Boston at Tufts School of the Museum of Fine arts and then at the Académie Julian in Paris in the later part of the 19th century. There he met fellow ex-pat William Brymner. Brownell eventually moved to Ottawa in 1886, taking up the position of Head Master of the Ottawa School of Art until 1900, subsequently becoming the Head Master of the Women's Art Association in Ottawa. Elected as a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1885, and Ontario Society of Artists in 1899. In 1907, he became a founding member of the Canadian Art Club in Toronto where he befriended the likes of Maurice Cullen and James Wilson Morrice. As a result, his palette began to soften, leaning strongly towards an impressionistic style. This style is evident in many of the examples we are pleased to offer within this sale.
- P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946)
P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946) CANADIANPeleg Franklin Brownell, "Attelage de chevaux en hiver", oil on canvas (relined), 16 x 20 inches, signed with initials lower right, titled and dated circa 1910 on the Galerie d’Art Vincent label verso. Provenance: Ottawa Collection. Catalogue note: Pridham's is pleased to offer an extensive collection of works by iconic Canadian artist Peleg Franklin Brownell RCA, OSA (1857-1946). Brownell began his studies in Boston at Tufts School of the Museum of Fine arts and then at the Académie Julian in Paris in the later part of the 19th century. There he met fellow ex-pat William Brymner. Brownell eventually moved to Ottawa in 1886, taking up the position of Head Master of the Ottawa School of Art until 1900, subsequently becoming the Head Master of the Women's Art Association in Ottawa. Elected as a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1885, and Ontario Society of Artists in 1899. In 1907, he became a founding member of the Canadian Art Club in Toronto where he befriended the likes of Maurice Cullen and James Wilson Morrice. As a result, his palette began to soften, leaning strongly towards an impressionistic style. This style is evident in many of the examples we are pleased to offer within this sale.
- P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946)
P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946) CANADIANPeleg Franklin Brownell, R.C.A., interior with Brownell's wife reading by a table lamp, oil on canvas (laid on board), 14 x 18 inches, signed lower right. Laid down on board. Provenance: Ottawa Collection. Catalogue note: Pridham's is pleased to offer an extensive collection of works by iconic Canadian artist Peleg Franklin Brownell RCA, OSA (1857-1946). Brownell began his studies in Boston at Tufts School of the Museum of Fine arts and then at the Académie Julian in Paris in the later part of the 19th century. There he met fellow ex-pat William Brymner. Brownell eventually moved to Ottawa in 1886, taking up the position of Head Master of the Ottawa School of Art until 1900, subsequently becoming the Head Master of the Women's Art Association in Ottawa. Elected as a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1885, and Ontario Society of Artists in 1899. In 1907, he became a founding member of the Canadian Art Club in Toronto where he befriended the likes of Maurice Cullen and James Wilson Morrice. As a result, his palette began to soften, leaning strongly towards an impressionistic style. This style is evident in many of the examples we are pleased to offer within this sale.
- P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946)
P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946) CANADIANPeleg Franklin Brownell, "Gaspésie", oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, signed lower right. Verso signed lower right and numbered 6 on the canvas, and titled on the Galerie d’Art Vincent label. Provenance: Ottawa Collection. Catalogue note: Pridham's is pleased to offer an extensive collection of works by iconic Canadian artist Peleg Franklin Brownell RCA, OSA (1857-1946). Brownell began his studies in Boston at Tufts School of the Museum of Fine arts and then at the Académie Julian in Paris in the later part of the 19th century. There he met fellow ex-pat William Brymner. Brownell eventually moved to Ottawa in 1886, taking up the position of Head Master of the Ottawa School of Art until 1900, subsequently becoming the Head Master of the Women's Art Association in Ottawa. Elected as a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1885, and Ontario Society of Artists in 1899. In 1907, he became a founding member of the Canadian Art Club in Toronto where he befriended the likes of Maurice Cullen and James Wilson Morrice. As a result, his palette began to soften, leaning strongly towards an impressionistic style. This style is evident in many of the examples we are pleased to offer within this sale.
- P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946)
P. FRANKLIN BROWNELL, RCA (1857-1946) CANADIANPeleg Franklin Brownell, R.C.A., "Summer Landscape", oil on board, 8 x 9 inches, signed with initials lower left. Provenance: Ottawa Collection. Catalogue note: Pridham's is pleased to offer an extensive collection of works by iconic Canadian artist Peleg Franklin Brownell RCA, OSA (1857-1946). Brownell began his studies in Boston at Tufts School of the Museum of Fine arts and then at the Académie Julian in Paris in the later part of the 19th century. There he met fellow ex-pat William Brymner. Brownell eventually moved to Ottawa in 1886, taking up the position of Head Master of the Ottawa School of Art until 1900, subsequently becoming the Head Master of the Women's Art Association in Ottawa. Elected as a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 1885, and Ontario Society of Artists in 1899. In 1907, he became a founding member of the Canadian Art Club in Toronto where he befriended the likes of Maurice Cullen and James Wilson Morrice. As a result, his palette began to soften, leaning strongly towards an impressionistic style. This style is evident in many of the examples we are pleased to offer within this sale.
- DRESSER ACCESSORIESA large silver plated
DRESSER ACCESSORIESA large silver plated footed gallery tray, 24" w x 8 1/2" d., monogrammed, a sterling dressing mirror with winged cherubs, Birmingham, 1891(?, date mark rubbed), 7 1/2" x 5 1/2", an Aesthetic Movement trivet featuring a parrot on a hammered finish background in quadruple plate, by James W Tufts of Boston, 3 fancy gilt metal frames (1 single for 4" x 6" photo, 1 attached pair for 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"), mirror bumped and dented.
- (LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT NAPKIN
(LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT NAPKIN RINGS FEATURING (Lot of 5) Aesthetic Movement quadruple plate figural napkin rings featuring children playing or at work, including the first of two children on a see saw #029; the second of twin girls climbing ladders on either side of a napkin ring #209, both by Hall Simpson and Miller; two by Reed & Barton, one of a girl carrying a basket of eggs #1492; the second of a boy wrangling an anchor pulling a giant urn form napkin ring #1357; the fifth of a young girl dressed as a lady with a parasol with a young boy playing with a hoop by James W. Tufts Plate Co. #1597, the largest 5"h x 3.5"w x 2.5"d
- (LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT QUADRUPLE
(LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT QUADRUPLE PLATE FIGURAL (Lot of 5) Four Aesthetic Movement quadruple plate figural condiment sets or napkin ring holders including a Philadelphia Plate Co. square condiment set with a figure of Cupid, a pair shakers and a napkin ring #1655; a Cupid driving a dog pulled condiment cart fitted with an open salt, a pepper shaker and a napkin ring by J.W. Tufts Silver Co. #1450, inscribed "Willie 1891" with a small Tufts footed tray; a Meriden & Co, plated napkin ring decorated with fans, a Wilcox Plate Co. napkin ring holder cast with a mermaid holding a bird #2708, the largest 5.5"h x 7"w x 3"d
- (LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT FIGURAL
(LOT OF 5) AESTHETIC MOVEMENT FIGURAL NAPKIN RINGS OF A (Lot of 5) Aesthetic Movement quadruple or triple plate figural napkin rings featuring a cherub or a child including one of Roger Bros of a cherub pulling a triangular form cart with a girl holding the ring; the second, a boy pulling a napkin ring atop a cart, unmarked; a bashful figure of Cupid by J.W. Tufts Silver Co. #1546; a Wilcox Plate Co. napkin ring of a child balancing the ring on its stomach #01549, the largest of a Cherub pulling a wheel driven hand cart with a piece of luggage 4.5"h x 5.5"w x 2.5"d
- Edward Barnard & Sons. assembled five-piece
Edward Barnard & Sons. assembled five-piece tea and coffee service with tray. 1901-02, sterling silver, wood. result: $5,625. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Assembled service is comprised of a kettle-on-stand, teapot, coffee pot, open sugar bowl, and tray, together with a cream jug by Elkington and Co..
Each example engraved with a crest and motto. Fully marked, except kettle-on-stand, which is marked on cover, stand, burner and burner cover.
Kettle on stand measures: 12.25 h x 10.5 w x 8 d inches. Tray measures: 30 w over handles x 20.25 d inches. 337 ozt (gross weight). Provenance: Estate of Mary Tufts Langdon | Private Collection
- Gorham Manufacturing Company. assembled
Gorham Manufacturing Company. assembled Chantilly flatware service. 20th century, sterling silver. result: $2,860. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Assembled six-piece service for twelve plus eighty-one additional utensils and serving pieces; one hundred and fifty-three pieces total. Various monograms. 150.3 ozt (weighable). Provenance: Estate of Mary Tufts Langdon | Private Collection
- 2PC LENOX REPOUSSE PLATE & JAMES W TUFTS
2PC LENOX REPOUSSE PLATE & JAMES W TUFTS FRUIT BASKETPlate with pattern "Lenox Rose" (1934-1979), with gold trim and silver rim.
Plate is approximately 10" in diameter. With Lenox backstamp and model number J-300. Basket is approximately 9.75" in diameter and 10"H. It is ornately decorated with a floral motif. With impressed James W Tufts Quadruple Plate backstamp and model number 2743. #Lenox #JamesWTufts
Manufacturer: Lenox & James W Tufts
Condition:
Age related wear.
- (2 PC) SILVER OVERLAID GLASS ARTICLESDESCRIPTION:
(2 PC) SILVER OVERLAID GLASS ARTICLESDESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) Two silver overlaid glass pieces. Includes (1) Sterling silver overlaid glass vase with grape and vine motifs. H:9" x D:5.5" (2) One James Tufts silver plated victorian style glass bowl with handle. H:12" x D:8" CIRCA:20th Ct. ORIGIN:USA DIMENSIONS: See Above CONDITION: Slight scratches. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- VICTORIAN TEA SERVICE W/ URN, TRAY,
VICTORIAN TEA SERVICE W/ URN, TRAY, SALTSBarbour Quadruple Silver Plated Tea Service in elaborate floral repousse pattern, comprised of tea and coffee pots (8 1/2" H), creamer, sugar, and waste bowl, together with a Reed and Barton silverplated Tea or Hot Water urn on quadruped base, having repousse floral and cartouche decoration and applied grape clusters at the finial, handles, and legs; bone insulator. Script monogram on back, MED. 17 1/4" H. Also included is a Tufts Quadruple Plate Neo-Grec style tray having two raised medallion and bar handles, and elaborate lotus and bar engraved decoration to the center and border, D monogram, 14 1/2" x 22" (including handles), and two English silverplated salt cellars and a master salt cellar, all with cobalt glass liners, 2" H to 3 3/4" H. Tea service, urn and tray are American, 1850-1880; salt cellars are English, early to mid 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
All items in very good condition with light minor wear and scattered tiny dents; urn lacks burner and has a pinpoint puncture to lid; tiny chip to largest cobalt glass liner.
- CORALENE AND OTHER PICKLE CASTERS, 4
CORALENE AND OTHER PICKLE CASTERS, 4 TOTALFour Victorian pickle casters. 1st item: Rare Coralene-decorated pickle caster, cranberry glass jar shaded to clear, decorated with small clustered crystal leaf and floral ornamentation, in a silverplated frame with figural pickles and leaves, the lid with bird finial. Marked Derby Silver Co., Quadruple Plate 147. Associated Rogers fork. 7 3/8"H overall 2nd item: Pickle caster with floral enameled cranberry glass jar, elaborate silverplated Aesthetic Movement style frame with two pierced handles and pierced footed base, marked Tufts Boston Quadruple Plate, original tongs. 9"H overall. 3rd item: Pickle caster with oval cut and etched crystal jar in a Japonesque style silverplated frame with bamboo figural handle and applied figural ornamentation, diamond shaped base with raised landscape decorations on ball feet, marked Meriden Quadruple Plate. Associated sterling fork. 11" overall. 4th item: Double pickle caster with two panel cut and floral etched jars, the Aesthetic Movement style silverplated frame decorated with three owls , the lids with raised berry and insect decorations. Marked Derby Quadruple Plate. One lid monogrammed Schoppenhorst. Matching tongs with bird claw grips. 11" overall. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: minor wear to gilt enameling, overall excellent condition. 2nd item: Minute rim chip, otherwise excellent condition. 3rd item: several small interior scratches to jar. 4th item: a few scattered minute chips to undersides of jars.
- 3 PERUVIAN CHIMU BLACKWARE POTTERY ITEMS1st
3 PERUVIAN CHIMU BLACKWARE POTTERY ITEMS1st item: Peruvian Pre-Columbian Chimu figural blackware pottery spout vessel featuring the head of an animal with anthropomorphic hands, front, and legs and tail, back, and incised geometric designs on top of body. 6" H x 3 3/4" W x 5 3/4" D. 12th-14th century. 2nd item: Peruvian Pre-Columbian Chimu figural blackware pottery vase depicting a seated chief or deity. 7 3/4" H x 4" W x 3 3/4" D. 14th century. 3rd item: Peruvian Pre-Columbian Chimu figural blackware pottery statuette depicting a woman holding a child wearing an ornate headdress. 7 1/4" H x 2 1/2" W x 2" D. 12th-14th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: 5" crack along back of vessel. Scuffs, dirt encrustation on surface of vessel. 2nd item: Overall good condition. Scattered scuffs, dirt encrustation on surface of vessel. 3rd item: Two holes drilled back of head and on base. 1/8" scratch to top of headdress. Scattered scuffs, dirt encrustation on surface of vessel.
- 3 ANCIENT BRONZES & 1 ANCIENT GREEK
3 ANCIENT BRONZES & 1 ANCIENT GREEK PELIKE1st item: Ancient bronze statuette depicting a deity, possibly the Sumerian goddess Lama, wearing a long tiered robe and a horned tiara with outstretched arms on a decorative pedestal. May have been mounted to wooden base with "Jerusalem" in Hebrew ascribed on top. Statuette - 3 3/4" H x 1 7/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Base - 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W x 2" D. 2nd item: Ancient bronze statuette, possibly Roman, depicting a young nude boy in a contrapposto stance. Mounted to a wooden base. Statuette - 2 5/8" H x 1" W x 1" D. Base - 1 3/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 1 3/4" D. Overall - 4" H. 1st-3rd century A.D. 3rd item: Ancient Greek pottery pelike with red-figure style decorations of two female profiles. 6 3/8" H x 4" W x 4" D. 5th-3rd century B.C. 4th item: Ancient Egyptian bronze statuette depicting the god Osiris-Neper, the god of agriculture, wearing the crown of Upper Egypt with a uraeus (cobra) on his brow and a false beard, holding the crook and flail in crossed hands. Mounted to a wooden base. Statuette - 4 1/2" H x1 5/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Base - 1 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W x 2 5/8" D. Overall - 5 1/2" H. Third Intermediate Period. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st and 2nd items: Oxidation to surface of bronze. 3rd item: 2 1/4" section of rim broken. Paint and clay chipped, largest 1" area of woman's face, on surface of body. Cracks, largest 1" area base of handle, on surface of body. Areas of dirt encrustations. 4th item: 1/4" chip to bronze, right of crown. Oxidation to surface of bronze.
- 5 CHINESE TABLE ITEMS1st item: Carved
5 CHINESE TABLE ITEMS1st item: Carved cinnabar vase, now converted to a lamp with carved chrysanthemum and figural landscape decoration. Mounted to a wooden base with a longevity symbol finial. Lamp base measures 13" H. 26" total H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese carved and pierced jade plaque depicting an immortal holding a flowering branch. 2 1/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item: 4-panel inlaid table screen having mother-of-pearl inlay with figural landscape decoration. 11" H x 17 3/8" W. Early 20th century. 4th & 5th items: 2 Chinese soapstone carvings depicting immortals, both mounted on conforming carved naturalistic hardstone stands, 8 3/4" H and 6 3/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
All items overall very good condition with general wear.
- ANGLO-INDIAN MARQUETRY BOXAnglo-Indian
ANGLO-INDIAN MARQUETRY BOXAnglo-Indian marquetry micro mosaic box. Comprised of a European hardwood lid in shape of a sarcophagus, inlaid with bone, ebony, metal, and stained green accents in geometric shapes. Inside of lid inlaid with bone, metal, and green accents in diamond shape surrounded by rectangular band, lower interior lined with blue velvet. Brass clubbed feet, hardware, and lock. Key not included. 5 3/4" H x 13 1/8" W x 9 1/8" D. 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Inlay missing in several areas on lid, largest 2" area, bottom left. Some damage/losses to left side of top rectangle on lid. Some bands of bone with separation, bottom left and right side of box. 3/4" section of inlay raised on band inside of lid, middle of left side.
- ENGLISH "RICH'S PATENT" BRASS TOBACCO/HONOR
ENGLISH "RICH'S PATENT" BRASS TOBACCO/HONOR BOXEnglish Rich's patent brass tobacco or honor box comprised of a rectangular case with rounded feet, two locking hinged compartments, one end with a coin slot and plunger, and center handle. Maker's marks, left and center on top of box. Key included. 7 1/4" H x 9 5/8" W x 4 3/4" D. 19th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Oxidation of brass around coin slot, plunger, and hinges. 1/4" abrasion to brass, surface of right hinged compartment.
- JAPANESE SCROLL & 5 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED
JAPANESE SCROLL & 5 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED TEXTILES1st item: Japanese scroll, ink on laid paper, depicting an allegorical scene of a young person entwined in a cord with a haggard looking, sword-carrying older man, all mounted on silk. Red seal stamp lower left. Image - 9" H x 16 1/2" W. Overall - 46 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W. 2nd-6th items: Group of 5 Chinese embroidered silk textiles. Includes a drawstring bag in the style of a Qing Dynasty buzi rank badge, featuring a silver colored phoenix and "Forbidden Stitch" embroidered symbols below including the fungus of longevity and waves -10 5/8" H x 12 1/8" W; large rectangular embroidered silk textile with two hanging ties or sashes (possibly part of a ceremonial costume) embroidered with auspicious symbols, the main textile featuring a procession scene with Zhang Guolao (one of the Eight Immortals) on horseback, holding a sprig of greenery and surrounded by phoenix, butterflies, and flowers, with bats, chrysanthemums, and men with carrying poles - 29 1/4" H x 44 1/4" W; and three rectangular embroidered silk panels, one featuring vases of chrysanthemums; one with chrysanthemums, a bowl of peaches, flowers, and bats in top left corner; and one with chrysanthemums, butterflies, and bats. Ranging in size from 15 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W to 16 1/8" H x 14 1/8" W. All late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Scuffs, largest 1", surface of paper. Overall toning to paper. Area of damage, top left to scroll silk. 5" area of separation of scroll from wooden pole, top right. 6th items: General light fading, wear to silks. Stains, largest 3/4", surface and en verso large rectangular embroidery. 5 3/8" area of separation border from silk, top right of large rectangular embroidery.
- LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED VASEChinese
LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED VASEChinese Ming Style Longquan celadon carved ceramic vase with phoenix and flaming pearl decoration to the body and a band of lotus petals to the base. 8" H. 18th century. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall cracquelure to glaze, otherwise very good condition.
- JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER TOBACCO BOX &
JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER TOBACCO BOX & BRONZE HAND MIRROR1st item: Japanese lacquer tobacco box or Tabako-bon, comprised of a square box with open top inset with a circular engraved metal container and two metal tobacco pipes, over a base with three drawers. Exterior with red and black takamaki-e lacquer landscape decoration. 6 5/8" H x 6" W. Meji period. 2nd items: Japanese circular cast bronze hand mirror, the top with raised crane and pine tree decoration. Housed in a round, takamaki-e lacquer case with lotus decoration. Mirror measures 4 1/8" dia. case measures 5" dia. Meiji period. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian items during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Handle detached but present. Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Oxidation to bronze. Slight wear to interior and exterior of lacquer box.
- 5 CHINESE SILVER & BRONZE ITEMS1st item:
5 CHINESE SILVER & BRONZE ITEMS1st item: Chinese Export silver compote, shaped bowl with paneled sides having raised bamboo, prunus blossom, rooster, figural and foliate decoration, raised on a dragon fish form standard, atop a round bamboo-decorated base. Unmarked. 5 5/8" H x 5" dia. 7.455 troy ounces. 2nd item: Gilt bronze dragon or foo dog with chased and raised decoration. 4 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W. 3rd item: Miniature gilt bronze censer with raised foo dog decoration to body and elephant head handles. 2 3/4" H x 4 1/4" W. 4th & 5th items: 2 bronze figures including a boy playing a flute (4 1/2" H) and a Chinese immortal with precious objects in his hands, remnants of polychrome paint (6 1/4" H). Both pieces have hollow concave bodies indicating they were formerly mounted atop a base. All pieces late 19th to early 20th century (immortal figure and censer possibly earlier). Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian arts during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Some bending to stem. One tip fin broken to fish. 2nd - 5th items: All overall good condition with wear. 4th & 5th items: Original bases not present, losses to polychrome paint on immortal figure.
- MINIATURE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PROCESSION
MINIATURE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PROCESSION SCENEMiniature Chinese export silver tableau depicting a parade procession scene, including figures with musical instruments and weapons and two figures wearing dragon or foo dog costumes, all mounted onto a carved and pierced hardwood stand. Approx. 3 1/2" H x 10 " L x 2" W. Housed within a larger glass case with pierced carved hardwood base. 8" H x 12" L x 4 3/4" W. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased 1969. Dr. Hill was a faculty member of Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools and served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He collected Asian items during his military tour in the Far East theatre, including China and Japan, prior to 1964. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some light oxidation to silver, wear to top of glass case.