A few examples of appraisal values for
CAST BASE

• EUROPEAN ROCOCO STYLE BANQUET LAMP.
  EUROPEAN ROCOCO STYLE BANQUET LAMP. Late 19th century, bronze and cut glass. Floral and leaf bracket cast base and simple fluted cutting on font. Font has been drilled. 42"h.
• MAITLAND SMITH (ATTRIB.) BRONZE
  MAITLAND SMITH (ATTRIB.) BRONZE CENTERPIECE URNBronze centerpiece urn in a verdigris finish, attributed to Maitland Smith, having reticulated bowl, mounted with lion's mask ring handles, supported by cast base with demi-figures and foliates, all on scrolled feet, approx 16"h, 22"w, 14"d, 30.5lbs
• Pair of antique French brass two
  Pair of antique French brass two light candlesticks, standing on heavy cast base, adjustable height, approx 25cm H x 21cm W (2)
• 19TH CENT. FRENCH EMPIRE GILT
  19TH CENT. FRENCH EMPIRE GILT BRONZE CLOCKDESCRIPTION: A Rare Early 19th Cent. French Ormolu Clock Depicting 'THE OATH OF THE HORATII' Cast with a father and his three sons, the latter standing before him, arms around one another, swearing an oath on their swords, the signed enamel Roman dial set in a plinth between them, mounted on a rectangular plinth cast with a long panel depicting a battle scene of five fallen men, the sides mounted with a shield centred by an eye and martial trophies, on an acanthus cast base and paw feet, the movement with circular plates, silk suspension and outside count wheel strike on a bell. CIRCA: Early 19th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H:20" L: 19" Depth: 7.5" CONDITION: Great condition. 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.
• SEVRES STYLE ITALIAN
  SEVRES STYLE ITALIAN GARNITURESDESCRIPTION: A pair of Italian Sevres style porcelain mounted garitures with painted courtyard scenes against a cobalt blue colored porcelain body. Finished with ornate wreath adorned cast bases. Marked "Made In Italy" CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 13.5" x D: 6" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. 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.
• A VICTORIAN STYLE GILT BRASS
  A VICTORIAN STYLE GILT BRASS BLACK PAINTED LAMP, LATE 1...A VICTORIAN STYLE GILT BRASS BLACK PAINTED LAMP, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the reeded columnar stem surmounted by a stylized Corinthian capital of maiden masks and acanthus leaves, above a scrolling and beaded foliate cast base, on a circular socle with rinceaux modeled banding, raised on a conforming plinth enclosed by a border of shell details, fitted for electricity. Height: 16 3/4"
• A PAIR OF ITALIAN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY
  A PAIR OF ITALIAN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE MARBLE TOPPED...A PAIR OF ITALIAN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE MARBLE TOPPED AND CUT CRYSTAL MOUNTED GILT METAL TABLE LAMPS, 1970s, each with a circular gray veined white marble top verso black ink stamped "MADE IN ITALY", above a bell form body with a gilt metal corona suspending ropes of faceted octagonal crystals ending on a gilt metal band trimmed in pressed cabochon "C" scrolled cartouches, centering large similarly cut single crystals and hung with faceted pear form drops concealing a three-light spoke support interior, raised on a conforming acanthus leaf cast base and fitted for electricity. Height: 21 3/4" Diameter: 19 7/8" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas. Condition: Good condition, pressed metal has some oxidized patches, a few small bent spots, and surface buildup throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• A MAITLAND-SMITH PATINATED BRONZE
  A MAITLAND-SMITH PATINATED BRONZE TWO LIGHT "MONKEY" FL...A MAITLAND-SMITH PATINATED BRONZE TWO LIGHT "MONKEY" FLOOR LAMP, MODERN, modeled as a seated performance monkey wearing a conical cap and Joker's costume, with arms outstretched to sides and holding curling acanthus mounted rods topped by beaded nozzles enclosing white plastic candle sleeves, raised on a paired acanthus wrapped and reeded baluster form standard ending on a circular leaf tip cast base, supported by foliate bound arched legs ending in nicely detailed brass paw feet and joined by an "X" form twisted rods stretcher, verso gilt Maitland-Smith label and modern electrical fittings with floor rheostat. Height: 49" Width: 17" Depth: 17" Condition: Good condition with normal areas of oxidation on legs and feet, some expected light wear on protruding areas, and surface buildup in crevices throughout, sturdy and heavy. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• JOS‚ CHARDIET(Rhode
  JOS‚ CHARDIET(Rhode Island/Illinois/Cuba, born 1956) Tierra Y Oro, 2001, tallest blown element with signature at base "Chardiet" , stepped and footed sandcast base, with gilding, four blown glass vasiform elements, one with copper electroplating, 28 x 7-3/4 x 7-3/4 in. Provenance: Leo Kaplan Modern, New York, New York, purchased in 2002 for $14,000, (accompanied by a facsimile of the original receipt, brochures (ill.), documents and a letter from the artist); Jerry and Deena Kaplan Collection of Modern Art and Crafts Condition: good condition
• STEUBEN GLASS AND GILT METAL
  STEUBEN GLASS AND GILT METAL PERFUME LAMPAmerican, 20th century, body of waisted form, having gilt vine and heart decoration on a cream colored ground, surmounted with three maidens, gilt metal floral cast base with open cartouches, scrolled fee marked to interior foot "Pat. Applied for/U.S.A./W.B. Mfg. Co.", electrified, 11-1/2 in. Provenance: Collection of Janice and Joe Boyd Condition: discoloration to gilt metal mounts, mild crazing, mild spotting, pitting to mounts (as made), electricity untested, numbered label to base, cracks to gilt metal base, scratching, probably rewired
• SLAG GLASS LAMPA 1930s rewired slag
  SLAG GLASS LAMPA 1930s rewired slag glass lamp, arts and crafts style lamp, has seven good panels and one broken panel, unmarked but heavy cast base, 17"x23"
• PAIR OF REGENCY PATINATED AND
  PAIR OF REGENCY PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE LAMPS 19TH CENTURY the leaf cast nozzles above tapered reeded columns and anthemion cast bases, raised on lions' paw tripod legs and plinth bases, converted from candlesticks, with pleated cream silk shades(2)42cm high
• PAIR OF REGENCY PATINATED AND
  PAIR OF REGENCY PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE CANDLESTICK LAMPS EARLY 19TH CENTURY with urn-form candle sconces cast with palmettes, above tapered reeded columns, terminating in acanthus cast bases, with taupe pinch-pleated shades(2)14cm in diameter, 42cm high
• 3 PC. GILT BRONZE IMPERIAL
  3 PC. GILT BRONZE IMPERIAL GARNITURE SET: Ornate case with figural pan children holding rope with floral swag standing on enamel over cast base. Porcelain dial marked Imperial, Made in Italy. Key wind time and strike movement. Approx. 24.25'' h x 13.25'' w x 8'' d. Sold with matching candelabra garniture. Approx. 26.75'' h x 11'' w. CONDITION: Currently working, but not guaranteed to keep working or accurate time.
• GEORGE III STERLING SILVER
  GEORGE III STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS, NEAR PAIR George III sterling silver candlesticks, a near pair, one with maker's marks of Ebenezer Coker, London, 1772, the other with marks of Henry Hallsworth, London, 1789, each with gadrooned and leaf-cast nozzles above shaped shall and gadroon cast bases with crests to drip pans and bases. Weight: 46.84 ozt.; 11" H x 6" diameter.
• FRENCH GILT BRONZE MOUNTED ONYX
  FRENCH GILT BRONZE MOUNTED ONYX TAZZAThe onyx dish-shaped bowl with griffin-form handles, raised on a shaped gilt bronze standard, over a circular leaf-tip cast base. Height 9.75 in. Width across handles 16 in.
• LOT 60A - HOLLYWOOD REGENCY GILT
  LOT 60A - HOLLYWOOD REGENCY GILT METAL AND GLASS LAMP TABLEThe circular glass top affixed to a gilt tripod leafy bamboo cast base, the upper stem also with leaves, electrified. Height overall 57 in. Diameter of glass 16 in. (Cond: very small chip to underside of glass, 1/8 in.)
• SINGLE STUDENT LAMP 19th century.
  SINGLE STUDENT LAMP 19th century. Manhattan/Belgium. Cast base with period Tam-o-Shanter shade. Has been electrified. Inner tanks are complete and intact.
• DOUBLE MILLER & CO. STUDENT LAMP
  DOUBLE MILLER & CO. STUDENT LAMP Conn. 19th century. Has period apple green shades. On a basket weave cast base. Rare form, still in oil.
• A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD
  A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE VASES ON STANDS Meiji period (1868-1912), two part bronzes, both incredibly well cast, each includes a vase with dragon handles and shaped registers populated with birds and flowers in high relief, fits into an elaborately cast base having four elephant head feet rising from a circular base with floral pattern, both vases have signatures to underside, the stands have what appear to be a museum accession number incised.
• AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE, (1810 -
  AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE, (1810 - 1879), A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF A SETTER AND A POINTER, circa 1880, both inscribed in the maquette to the naturally cast bases 'P.J. MENE', on rectangular marmo nero Belgio socles; the former 15cm high, the latter 18cm high overall
• MUSIC STAND, BRASS/ BRASS-PLATE
  MUSIC STAND, BRASS/ BRASS-PLATE WITH LYRE FORM MUSIC REST, ADJUSTABLE STANDARD, CAST BASE WITH FOUR SCROLL FEET, 39 3/4" H. X 13 1/8...Music stand, brass/ brass-plate with lyre form music rest, adjustable standard, cast base with four scroll feet, 39 3/4" h. x 13 1/8" w. x 10 1/4" d.
• FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIGURAL
  FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKSPair of French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, early 19th c., standard modeled as caryatids, foliate cast bases, h. 15 1/2 in., dia. 6 1/2 in.
• FORTUNE TELLING COIN-OP
  FORTUNE TELLING COIN-OP MACHINENational Institute for the Blind charity fortune telling coin-op machine, 9 1/2" h., 9 1/2" w. Condition: Label above coin slot reads "Silver Coin". Base is overpainted grey, 2'' chip from cast base molding. Not currently working. Pook & Pook, Inc. does not guarantee coin operated machinery to be complete or in working condition.
• ORMOLU-MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE
  ORMOLU-MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE COBALT BLUE GROUND PORCELAIN VASE AND COVERORMOLU-MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE COBALT BLUE GROUND PORCELAIN VASE AND COVER, French, late 19th/20th Century, spurious blue interlaced L's and iron-red Chateau des Tuileries marks, signed Maxant; of baluster form, flanked by maiden herm handles spilling baskets of flowers, painted with a scantily clad maiden attended by putti, within a gilt scrollwork surround, the reverse with a putto and flowers among clouds, on a conforming socle, circular wreath cast base, h: 28 in.
• PAIR OF BUCCELLATI STERLING THISTLE
  PAIR OF BUCCELLATI STERLING THISTLE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERSPair of Buccellati Sterling Thistle Salt and Pepper Shakers, Milan, Italy, after 1968; each composed of two thistle-form shakers (one with gilt-washed finish), the stems removable from a foliage-cast base; each with registration mark and stamped "Buccellati Italy Sterling" to underside of base Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (19.4 x 14 x 7.9 cm.) Condition: Overall good. Slight rubbed wear to gilt finish. No dings. No apparent repairs. The tops of thistles unscrew easily.
• A Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze
  A Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks 19th Century each of baluster form with dolphin-form handles and relief cast bases. Height 5 inches.
• MAITLAND-SMITH BRONZE DOGS
  MAITLAND-SMITH BRONZE DOGS STATUE, 13.25"HMaitland-Smith bronze statue, featuring two dogs in active poses, rising on naturalistically cast base, approx 13.25"h, 22.75"w, 7.75"d, 22.5lbs
• A FRIEDRICH GORNICK BRONZE LION
  A FRIEDRICH GORNICK BRONZE LION INKWELLA Friedrich Gornick bronze lion inkwell, Early 20th century; Austria Signed along the back edge: F. Gornick / [FR inside square] A bronze figural inkwell with a pair of lions, one male and one female, perched opposite the lidded ink reservoir, which is integrated into the cast base simulating a rocky outcropping Dimensions: 6.5" H x 19" W x 7.5" D Provenance: Antiquarian Traders, Beverly Hills, CA Private Collection, acquired from the above
• A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE
  A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE FLOOR LAMPS 20th century; elaborately cast base, with four scroll feet, four lights with frosted glass shades, 67 in. H.
• Chinese bronze foo dog, bronze cast
  Chinese bronze foo dog, bronze cast base and foo lion figure, base in cloud and textured decoration, dog in bearded and textured decoration, 8-3/4"H x 6"L x 4-3/4"D
• FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND
  FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND BRONZE CANDLESTICKS French Restauration ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks, a pair, with engine-turned bobeches and candle holders above reeded tapering bronze columns on circular floral-cast bases. 8.5" H x 4" diameter (the bases)
• LOUIS XVI STYLE SILVER COVERED
  LOUIS XVI STYLE SILVER COVERED PITCHER Louis XVI Style 800 Italian silver covered pitcher, the base struck with '800' and overstrike mark '531 MI' for an unknown Milanese maker active 1950-1972, with a fruiting finial above a lobed hinged lid, atop a columnar body decorated with scrolling foliate designs and entrelac banding above a leaf tip-cast base on four scrolling volute feet (one foot lacking). Weight: 30.66 ozt.; dimensions: 10" H x 8.25" W x 5" D.
• DAUM FRANCE CRYSTAL FROG VASE 6
  DAUM FRANCE CRYSTAL FROG VASE 6 ¾" Daum France pate de verre frog on a lilypad cast base supporting clear glass vase. Marked.
• LEO LAPORTE BLAIRSY (FRENCH, 1867 -
  LEO LAPORTE BLAIRSY (FRENCH, 1867 - 1923) 7" x 11 ½" x 23" "Le Menuet". Bronze sculpture signed on the right cavetto (viewer facing object). Blairsy was noted for presenting women in full length dresses; this sculpture is a frozen moment of a young female dancer circa 1890. Medium brown patina with separate cast base attached to main body with studs. Past owner has lightly scratched his personal identification on the back.
• N&B CO. CONNECTICUT COPPER & IRON
  N&B CO. CONNECTICUT COPPER & IRON SWIVEL COAT RACK Norwich, Connecticut,Late 19th CenturyRound mobile top supported by a simple column over an ornately cast base terminating into wheels. A great piece of ealry industrial design.