PAIR OF LARGE ASHWORTH IRONSTONE VASESPAIR OF LARGE ASHWORTH IRONSTONE VASES AND COVERS
MID 19TH CENTURY of octagonal baluster form with pierced twin scrolling dragon handles to the necks, decorated in the Chinese style on an apple green ground, the domed covers with entwined dolphin finials; impressed ASHWORTH 2751cm high
(LOT OF 3) ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD(LOT OF 3) ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE GILTWOOD CANDLE PRICKETS INCLUDING QUATRAIN (Lot of 3) Italian Baroque style giltwood candle prickets, 20th century, comprising one by Quatrain in the form of entwined dolphins, 10.5"h (excluding prickets) x 24"l and a pair of candle prickets with multi knopped stems, 25.25"h (excluding prickets)
A SCOTTISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, BY MUIRHEADA SCOTTISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, BY MUIRHEAD & ARTHUR, G...A SCOTTISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, BY MUIRHEAD & ARTHUR, GLASGOW, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY, a 1954 congratulatory retirement toast inscribed on the bell dome top suspended from a domed cage of stylized foliate pendants alternating arched bands ending on the corners of a square form lantern case with urn form finials, flanking pierced arch crests of entwined dolphins amidst blossoming tendril foliage with engraved details, above an oversized patinated ring dial with black engraved Roman chapters alternating leafy stems, centering reticulated cut steel hands and twin key escapements on a conforming face with engraved swirling acanthus leaves and signed "Muirhead & Arthur / Glasgow," within similarly engraved corner spandrels flanked by colonette corners and hinged panel sides, raised on shape ball and knob form feet. Height: 15" Width: 6" Depth: 6" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas
Condition:
Good "antiqued" condition with surface scratches, dings, wear, staining, and flaking varnish in areas throughout. 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.
CHARLES II ENGLISH SILVER TANKARDLondon,CHARLES II ENGLISH SILVER TANKARDLondon, 1680, acanthus and floral decoration, entwined dolphin thumb, ivory spacers, maker "EG", 39.02 oz. T., 9 in.
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Condition:
most decoration later and probably base rim, missing one handle pin, spacers possibly later
PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDLESTICKS
19THPAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDLESTICKS
19TH CENTURY the reeded urn form nozzles with cast seaweed insert pans, the stems in the form of a conch shell held aloft by four entwined dolphins, on scalloped socles and octagonal bases, the bases weighted with cast iron(2)25cm high, 10cm wide
CHELINI GIOVANNINI, VENETIAN GROTTOCHELINI GIOVANNINI, VENETIAN GROTTO TABLE Mid-20th c., Italy, beveled glass over upholstered-top table with gilt plaster entwined dolphin support, on shield-shaped base, stamped to underside, 20"h x 28"l x 16"w
EIGHT SHELL & DOLPHIN GILT SILVER PLATEEIGHT SHELL & DOLPHIN GILT SILVER PLATE DOUBLE SALTSSpanish, late 19th/early 20th Century. The spoons marked Spain. Each formed as two addorsed shells centered by two entwined dolphins, on ball feet, with ten spoons, the bowls cast as shells. Height 3.75 in. Width 5.5 in. (Cond: loss of gilt to most)
A PAIR OF ENGLISH REGENCY STYLE GILTA PAIR OF ENGLISH REGENCY STYLE GILT ENTWINED DOLPHIN MIRRORS Late 20th century, gilt and ebonized composition frames well developed in the form of entwined dolphins surrounding a convex mirror, unmarked.
ANTIQUE PISTOL POWDER FLASK, "ENTWINEDANTIQUE PISTOL POWDER FLASK, "ENTWINED DOLPHINS" 4ANTIQUE PISTOL POWDER FLASK, "Entwined Dolphins" 4" copper body with brass: cap, measure and valve; eternal spring, overall length 5".
GEORGIAN-STYLE CARVED PINE BULLSEYEGEORGIAN-STYLE CARVED PINE BULLSEYE MIRROGeorgian-Style Carved Pine Bullseye Mirror , surmounted by entwined dolphins and foliage, cavetto with ebonized spherules, ebonized rabbet, convex mirror plate, acanthus pendant, h. 45 in., w. 27 3/4 in., d. 4 in
ITALIAN GILT BRONZE FIGURAL WATCH HOLDERItalianITALIAN GILT BRONZE FIGURAL WATCH HOLDERItalian Gilt Bronze Figural Watch Holder, early 19th c., shell frame, entwined dolphin standard, base marked "R.RETTIE", h. 8 3/4 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 1 3/4 in.; together with a French silverplate pocket watch. Provenance: The Friedle-Garrison Collection, New Orleans
CARVED ALABASTER TAZZA Italian Two-PieceCARVED ALABASTER TAZZA Italian Two-Piece Centerpiece Bowl on Stand, with carved foliate rim and entwined dolphin form stem, set on a shaped base, 10 1/8" high, 11 3/4" diam. Leaf edge chips, base edge cracks.
A two-tier fountain with putto finialA two-tier fountain with putto finial and entwined dolphin supports, 162cm high
A Regency Style Carved Giltwood EntwinedA Regency Style Carved Giltwood Entwined Dolphin Framed Convex Mirror
20TH CENTURY
Height 42 1/2 x width 23 1/2 inches.
CHARLES II ENGRAVED BRASS LANTERN CLOCKCHARLES II ENGRAVED BRASS LANTERN CLOCK ON OAK BRACKET The 3 7/8 in. chapter ring signed "Moore Oxon" enclosing month-of-the-year dial the case with urn-topped spindles joined at three sides by pierced entwined dolphin panels and centering a dome bell; 9 1/2 x 4 in.
An English Brass and Iron Lantern ClockAn English Brass and Iron Lantern Clock James Delaunce 17th/18th century the gallery having pierced scrolling foliate and entwined dolphin decoration with urn finials supporting the bell straps over the dial with Roman hours engraved James Dalauce in Froome Fecit the movement having a verge escapement raised on spherical feet. Height 14 5/8 inches.
An English Brass and Iron Lantern ClockAn English Brass and Iron Lantern Clock likely 18th century the gallery having pierced scrolling foliate and entwined dolphin decoration with urn finials supporting the bell straps over the dial with Roman hours and side doors having a double fusee movement raised on spherical feet. Height 15 3/8 inches.
CAST IRON DOLPHIN AND SHELL FOUNTAINCAST IRON DOLPHIN AND SHELL FOUNTAIN early 20th century surmounted with a clam shell and above three clam shells and an entwined dolphin base - h:37 in. Other Notes: DHS
French Bronze Dolphin Plantercirca 1900French Bronze Dolphin Plantercirca 1900 bronze and copper oval planter (with removable copper liner) is cast with acanthus leaf decoration to the body and entwined dolphins at the base. The planter is affixed to a large copper-rimmed platter having a mirrored surface. A unique and highly decorative centerpiece.DOA 8 x 22 x 13 in.Later mirror; split to liner at solder joint as well as minor pitting; one replaced foot.
Monumental Italian Polychromed MajolicaMonumental Italian Polychromed Majolica Covered Garniture Vase, fourth quarter 19th century, the two-handled vase in the Urbino Renaissance style, the bold foliate handles each surmounted by a clinging putto, the facade with a figural wine-making vignette, the reverse with a figural reserve of supplicants before a bearded king, the whole supported on a trio of boldly modeled entwined dolphins, the domed cover surmounted by a pair of precariously seated putti, h. 35-1/2", w. 20", d. 13-1/2".
An Important American Rococo WalnutAn Important American Rococo Walnut Library Chair c. 1855 attributed to Charles White unmarked (Philadelphia 1796-1876 active 1828-1855) bearing discovered stamp on top inside of proper right leg "C. W. and Co." the padded crest above an exuberantly carved splat of entwined dolphins and scrolling foliage; continuous back with animal mask terminals foliate carved cabriole legs ending in paw feet. Note: The design for this library chair is well known and a related carved walnut armchair conserved by the Carnegie Museum bearing a stenciled label for Charles White (Philadelphia 1796-1876) is illustrated in Busch et. al. Rococo the Continuing Curve p. 200 fig. 9. A chair nearly identical to this lot also bearing a "C.W..." stamp was sold at Neal Auction as lot 359 on July 12 2008. Another example attributed to White was sold in these rooms as lot 135 June June 27 2009. The form seen here appears as the frontice piece drawing of a library chair in Edward Strahan's Mr. Vanderbilt's House and Collection. Boston: George Barrie. A photograph of William Vanderbilt sitting in the chair is illustrated in Howe et. al. Herter Bros. Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age p. 201. An example of this design was installed in the library of the c. 1860 Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania illustrated in Kenneth Ames Magazine Antiques "George Henkels Philadelphia Cabinet Maker" Oct. 1973 p. 645 fig. 9. Henkles' large firm was at 172 Chestnut Street blocks away from White's workshop at 250 Chestnut Street.