A few examples of appraisal values for
EIGHT KEY

• BLISS CHILDRENS PIANO AND STABLE.
  BLISS CHILDRENS PIANO AND STABLE. "R. Bliss MFG Co.", Rhode Island, 1st quarter 20th century. Open stall stable with three hay bales. Applied lithographs to exterior. 8"w. 9.25"h. Eight key piano with applied lithograph to case. 9.5"w. 9.25"h. Varying wear.
• A LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY
  A LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY BUREAU CYLINDRE, CIRCA...A LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY BUREAU CYLINDRE, CIRCA 1840s, with a rectangular three drawer top above a cylinder door opening to a row of three short drawers within two long open compartments, over a gilt tooled blue leather inset writing surface within a sliding frame on a kneehole desk with one single long drawer flanked by short stacked drawers, raised on double ringed tapering circular reeded legs, lozenge form bronze escutcheons mounted throughout, includes eight keys. Height: 47 1/4" Width: 45" Depth: 23 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Good condition with normal scratches, light marks, general wear, fading from sunlight and use in areas throughout, probably professionally restored. 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 LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY
  A LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY BUREAU CYLINDRE, CIRCA...A LOUIS PHILIPPE CARVED MAHOGANY BUREAU CYLINDRE, CIRCA 1840s, with a rectangular three drawer top above a cylinder door opening to a row of three short drawers within two long open compartments, over a gilt tooled blue leather inset writing surface within a sliding frame on a kneehole desk with one single long drawer flanked by short stacked drawers, raised on double ringed tapering circular reeded legs, lozenge form bronze escutcheons mounted throughout, includes eight keys. Height: 47 1/4" Width: 45" Depth: 23 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Good condition with normal scratches, light marks, general wear, fading from sunlight and use in areas throughout, probably professionally restored. 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 NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED
  A NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GREEN AGATE CLOCK AND PA...A NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GREEN AGATE CLOCK AND PAIR OF "AFTER THE ANTIQUE" BRASS OIL LAMPS, FRENCH, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a stylized circular urn surmounted by a shaped loop form finial and flanked by reticulated scrolling branches supported by a foliate detailed foot, mounted on a architectural case with a stepped rectangular cornice over a conforming face flanked by columnar pilasters centering a circular beaded bezel, opening to a white enamel dial enclosing black Arabic numerals partitioned by a gilt ring of undulating "C" scrolls on a pierced dial face mount of a lion's mask above curling falcon heads and berried laurel branches, surrounding blued steel halberd and spike hands above twin key escapements, verso a reticulated circular door opening to brass clockworks stamped "24000 / COMPTOIR GENERAL / H. RIONDET / 9 BD POISSONNIERRE PARIS / 4 8," over a conforming base and raised on leafy paw cast feet, includes a pendulum and winding key, height: 20 1/2", width: 12 1/2", depth: 6 3/8"; together with a pair of later "After the Antique" brass four light oil lamps with chains suspending lamp utensils, mounted with adjusting height key on a tall steel rod surmounted by a shaped demi-loop handle and raised on a baluster form base on a stylized star form cast plinth, height: 21 3/4" diameter: 5 3/4". Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas. Condition: The clock is in good condition but lacks glass bezel dial cover, some normal gilding wear, oxidized spots, tiny edge nicks and surface buildup throughout. The brass oil lamps are in good shape with some expected tiny dings and tarnished areas. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• Good C. Bechstein, Berlin, Ebonized
  Good C. Bechstein, Berlin, Ebonized Grand Piano, serial number 24418, ca. 1890, having eighty-eight keys and in playing condition, h. 39", w. 57-1/4", l. 76" (6' 4"). Provenance: Removed from a private New Orleans residence.
• BIRGE MALLORY TRIPLE DECKER SHELF
  BIRGE MALLORY TRIPLE DECKER SHELF CLOCK: 19th Century mahogany veneer case. Hand painted wood face with Roman numerals. Dual weight key and pendulum time and strike movement. Turned full column supports. Reverse painted lower 2 glass sections. Key crank and pendulum in office. Measures 37 1/2'' h. x 20 1/4'' x 6 3/4''.CONDITION: Note chips to veneer wear and rubs to dial currently running however not guaranteed to continue.
• BOARDMAN & WELLS REVERSE PAINTED
  BOARDMAN & WELLS REVERSE PAINTED MANTLE CLOCK: Chauncey Boardman and Joseph Wells 19th century. Carved crest with shell design pineapple finials carved acanthus leaf half columns. Embossed painted wood dial reverse painted lower glass featuring a clipper ship. Dual weight key and pendulum time and strike movement. Interior paper label. 35 1/2'' h. x 17'' x 5 1/4''. Key crank and pendulum in officeCONDITION: Note chips to veneer currently running however not guaranteed to continue.
• SEYMOUR WILLIAMS & PORTER SHELF
  SEYMOUR WILLIAMS & PORTER SHELF CLOCK: 19th century mahogany veneer. Painted top crest half column supports. Painted wood dial with Roman numerals. Reverse painted lower glass. Dual weight key and pendulum time and strike movement. Interior paper label. 33 3/4'' h. x 17 1/2'' x 4 1/2''.CONDITION: Note wear and scratches to case wear to paint on splat and dial currently not running.
• CARVED HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER
  CARVED HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCK: Carved crest with carved and fluted applied columns on either side of case mixed metal face with secondary second hand triple weight key and pendulum movement crank and key in office measures 83'' h. x 27''x 14''.CONDITION: Currently running however not guaranteed to continue.
• American Rosewood and Faux-Rosewood
  American Rosewood and Faux-Rosewood Grand Piano, late 19th century, by an unknown manufacturer, having eighty-eight keys (the first key is inscribed "James 1896" and "A. Gressett Music House, Meridian, Miss. 11819") and beautifully carved shell-and-scroll legs, in playing condition, l. 7' 10", w. 5' 1", accompanied by a conforming steel moving platform. Provenance: Private New Orleans collection; ex-collection: St. George Episcopal Church, New Orleans, Louisiana. This piano was appraised by David Doremus, RPT, Algiers Piano Works, Ltd., on February 28, 2008; a copy of his report is available on request.