A few examples of appraisal values for
FEBRUARY

• CHEYENNE INDIAN CATLINITE BUFFALO
  CHEYENNE INDIAN CATLINITE BUFFALO PEACE PIPECheyenne Indian catlinite buffalo peace pipe, early to mid 20th c., with carved stem with painted turtles and stylized lizard with open mouth, 34" l. Bought from Arnold Marcus Chernoff, Lyons, Illinois, in February 1977 (with copy of write-up on Chernoff stationary). Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• 1864 U.S. UNCUT CIVIL WAR
  1864 U.S. UNCUT CIVIL WAR BOND1864 U.S. Confederate States Civil War Uncut $1000 Loan Bond. Marked: Loan Authorized by Act of Congress. February 17th, 1864. Engraved by J. Archer and printed by Evans & Cogswell, Columbia S.C. No.
• WASHINGTON IRVING NOTE WITH
  WASHINGTON IRVING NOTE WITH SIGNATUREWashington Irving (1783-1859) , American Author, Autograph reply note with autograph / signature to H. Lilliman Root Esq of Saratoga Springs, NY dated February 10, 1839. Image included.
• THOMAS CARLYLE, NOTE WITH
  THOMAS CARLYLE, NOTE WITH SIGNATUREThomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scotch Essayist and Historian, Note with autograph signature, dated February 19, 1865. Image included.
• RUSSIAN ICON MENALOGICAL ICON FOR
  RUSSIAN ICON MENALOGICAL ICON FOR THE MONTH FEBRUARYA menalogical icon for the month February, Russia, 19th century, tempera on wood panel, 35,7x31,4 cm
• A Laundryman's Porcelain
  A Laundryman's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug Belonging to David Leff Circa 1917 bearing the name and date Dave Leff / 1917 in gilt lettering, and depicting an engine-powered laundry truck reading Passaic Home Laundry.underside marked J&C Bavaria.Height 3 3/4 inches. According to the genealogical record, David Leff (circa 1884-1937) was born around 1884 in Austria. He immigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century and settled in New York with his wife, Rose. The United States Federal Census of 1910 records that Leff worked as the proprietor of a laundry, and throughout the 1910s, frequent advertisements for Passaic Home Laundry appeared in the Passaic Daily News. On March 23, 1916, the paper reports that a Mrs. Rose Goldblack won a suit for $46 against the laundry company, claiming that her clothes became discolored upon their return. Further, on February 20, 1917, The Morning Call of Paterson County covered an incident involving a coal wagon, in which a team of horses belonging to the Passaic Home Laundry and driven by a George Leff, became frightened by a passing freight train and crashed into the wagon. Perhaps in light of these incidents, David Leff's professional endeavors had shifted by 1920, by which time he was working as a jeweler. Leff died of coronary thrombosis on March 25, 1937, Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• Two Fireman's Porcelain
  Two Fireman's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mugs Late 19th/Early 20th Century comprising an example identified J. A. Baker in gilt lettering and depicting a steam fire pumper against a blue wrap, and an example identified Wm. B. Peake in gilt lettering and depicting a fire wagon marked Wm. Penn / No. 18. undersides unmarked. Height of larger 3 7/8 inches. The William Penn Hose Company No. 18 was organized on February 3, 1830, in Kensington, Philadelphia. The firm operated exclusively as a hose company until 1864 when it acquired a steam fire engine and began to serve as a steam fire engine company. The company's service in this capacity continued until 1871 when the city of Philadelphia established a paid fire department. U.S. Federal Census returns from 1920 identify a William Peake (circa 1875-1956) working as a fireman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born in England and immigrated to the United States with his wife, Mary, in 1892. According to early census records, Peake worked first as a laborer before transitioning to a career as a fireman between 1910 and 1920. Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
• RICHARD MERKIN MIXED MEDIA BIX
  RICHARD MERKIN MIXED MEDIA BIX BEIDERBECKE & PHOTORichard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009). Mixed media on paper, Bix Beiderbeck, signed lower right Merkin, sheet 16 3/4" x 11 1/2" (with frame 24 1/4" x 18 1/2"); with a framed photo of Beiderbeck, circa 1931, 8 3/4" x 5 1/4" (with frame 14 5/8" x 11"). Provenance, Merkin: Christie's, sale 1672, The Personal Property of Bobby Short, February 16, 2006, lot 75; private collection Brooklyn, NY. Minor paint loss to both frames.
• RALPH STEINER "PIPE STUDY"
  RALPH STEINER "PIPE STUDY" GELATIN SILVER PRINT Ralph Steiner (American, 1899-1986), "Pipe Study", Gelatin Silver Print, circa 1940s, printed later circa 1970s, signed and dated to verso. Provenance: Reputedly from Bonnie Benrubi Gallery, New York, February 7th, 1996. Image: 9" H x 7.25" W; frame: 19"H x 16" W. Provenance: From the 50 East 89th Street estate of a 20th century photography collector. Keywords: Black and white photograph, Photography, Industrial
• THAD HAYES DESIGNED SWIVEL ARM
  THAD HAYES DESIGNED SWIVEL ARM CHAIRS, 2 Thad Hayes (American, XX-XXI) Designed Swivel Arm Chairs or bergeres, a pair, upholstered allover in graphite-colored silk, the scrolling back and rounded arms with button details, above a seat rail with coordinating bullion fringe above swivel base. 35" H x 36" W x 33" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: Property from a Thad Hayes designed apartment featured in Architectural Digest, February, 2000. Keywords: Furniture, Seating, Designer
• MARGOT DE TAXCO, AN ENAMEL AND
  MARGOT DE TAXCO, AN ENAMEL AND STERLING SILVER BRACELET AND CONVERTIBLE PENDANT NECKLACE SET Margot de Taxco, An enamel and sterling silver bracelet and convertible pendant necklace set comprising of a pendant brooch on a stylized chain, together with a matching strap link bracelet designed with champlevé enamel in Mayan motif; signed and stamped with marker's mark, no. 5404, and Mexico mark; 271.86 gross grams; bracelet inner circumference: 7 in; pendant brooch: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in; necklace length: 20 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $700.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• MARGOT DE TAXCO, A STERLING
  MARGOT DE TAXCO, A STERLING SILVER NECKLACE AND BRACELET SET,'FIGURE EIGHT', CIRCA 1948 Margot de Taxco, A sterling silver necklace and bracelet set,'Figure eight', circa 1948 comprising of a collar necklace, together with a matching cuff bracelet; signed and stamped with marker's mark, no. 5100, and Mexico mark; 131.24 gross grams; necklace length: approx. 19 in; bracelet inner circumference: 6 3/4 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $425.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• MARGOT DE TAXCO, AN ENAMEL AND
  MARGOT DE TAXCO, AN ENAMEL AND STERLING SILVER CONVERTIBLE PENDANT NECKLACE AND BRACELET SET Margot de Taxco, An enamel and sterling silver convertible pendant necklace and bracelet set comprising of a pendant brooch on stylized chain, together with a matching link bracelet of Roman motif design; signed and stamped with marker's mark, no. 5826, and Mexico mark; 112.47 gross grams; necklace length: 25 in; pendant brooch: 2 1/4 x 2 7/8 in; bracelet: 6 1/2 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $425.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• SPRATLING, AN AMETHYST AND SILVER
  SPRATLING, AN AMETHYST AND SILVER BRACELET Spratling, An amethyst and silver bracelet designed with ten squared pyramid links each collet-set with an amethyst bullet-shaped cabochon, with pin closure and safety chain; signed WS Spratling Made In Mexico, Spratling Silver; 64.25 grams; inner circumference: 6 1/2 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $700.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A DIAMOND AND SILVER BRACELET A
  A DIAMOND AND SILVER BRACELET A diamond and silver bracelet of flexible link design, set with single-cut diamond pavé, in blackened sterling silver; estimated total diamond weight: 2.65 carats; 6.74 grams; length: 7 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $375.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A COLLECTION OF TRIFARI COSTUME
  A COLLECTION OF TRIFARI COSTUME JEWELRY A collection of Trifari costume jewelry including three pairs of earclips and a necklace set with faux pearls and rhinestones; earring length: 1/2 - 3/4 in; necklace length: 17 in; brooch length: 2 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $125.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A GROUP OF DESIGNER COSTUME JEWELRY
  A GROUP OF DESIGNER COSTUME JEWELRY A group of designer costume jewelry including four pairs of ear clips, two brooches, and a single hoop earring, set with faux pearls, glass, plastics, and hardstone; by Weiss, Miriam Haskell, Shiaparelli Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $125.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A DIAMOND, BLACKENED SILVER AND 14K
  A DIAMOND, BLACKENED SILVER AND 14K GOLD NECKLACE A diamond, blackened silver and 14k gold necklace the blackened silver bean pendant pavé set single-cut diamonds, on 14k gold cable link chain; 2.74 gross dwt; chain length: 18 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $375.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A TREATED BLUE DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND
  A TREATED BLUE DIAMOND, DIAMOND AND STERLING SILVER NECKLACE A treated blue diamond, diamond and sterling silver necklace the disc pendant densely set with blue single-cut diamonds and near colorless single-cut diamonds, on cable link chain; estimated total diamond weight: 5.00 carats; 25.74 gram; pendant length: 1 3/4 in; chain length: 24 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $200.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A DIAMOND AND BLACKENED SILVER RING
  A DIAMOND AND BLACKENED SILVER RING AND EARRING SET A diamond and blackened silver ring and earring set the ring designed as a blacked silver frame set with numerous single-cut diamonds; together with a pair of earrings of similar design; 11.98 gross grams; ring size: 7 1/2; earring length: 3 1/4 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $175.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A PAIR OF MULTI-COLOR SAPPHIRE
  A PAIR OF MULTI-COLOR SAPPHIRE AND SILVER EARRINGS A pair of multi-color sapphire and silver earrings of articulated feather design, set with circular-cut multi-color sapphires, set in blackened silver; estimated total sapphire weight: 3.60 carats; 21.38 grams; length: 3 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $350.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A GROUP OF UNMOUNTED DIAMONDS A
  A GROUP OF UNMOUNTED DIAMONDS A group of unmounted diamonds comprising 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 2.40 carats Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $1,000.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• AN UNMOUNTED DIAMOND An unmounted
  AN UNMOUNTED DIAMOND An unmounted diamond the old European-cut diamond weighing 1.32 carats; accompanied by original 18k gold ring setting; 1.12 dwt mounting Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $1,900.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A JADE PENDANT NECKLACE AND
  A JADE PENDANT NECKLACE AND BANGLE A jade pendant necklace and bangle comprising a jade bangle bracelet, and a jade bi pendant with cord; 131.30 gross grams; pendant diameter: 2 in; bangle inner circumference: 7 1/2 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $225.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A JADE BANGLE A jade bangle
  A JADE BANGLE A jade bangle designed as a carved jade bangle; 68.90 grams; inner circumference: 7 1/2 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $375.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• MINGS, A JADE, CULTURED PEARL AND
  MINGS, A JADE, CULTURED PEARL AND 14K GOLD NECKLACE AND PENDANT-ENHANCER Mings, A jade, cultured pearl and 14k gold necklace and pendant-enhancer the jade bead necklace with 14k clasp, beads measuring approximately 13.95 to 9.45 mm, with a pendant-enhancer set with cultured pearls and a pear-shaped jade cabochon; 71.93 gross grams; necklace length: 18 in, pendant length: 1 7/8 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $700.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A JADE AND 22K GOLD RING A jade and
  A JADE AND 22K GOLD RING A jade and 22k gold ring featuring a jade tablet, measuring approximately 19.00 x 6.45 mm, within engraved mounting; 4.48 dwt; size: 7 1/2 Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $375.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• THREE GEM-SET GILT SILVER BEE
  THREE GEM-SET GILT SILVER BEE PENDANT BROOCHES Three gem-set gilt silver bee pendant brooches designed with circular-cut sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and CZs; 12.76 gross gram; length: 7/8 - 1 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $150.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A CULTURED PEARL AND 14K GOLD
  A CULTURED PEARL AND 14K GOLD NECKLACE A cultured pearl and 14k gold necklace composed of 89 cultured pearls, measuring approximately 8.47 - 8.90 mm, joined by a ball claps; 54.88 dwt; length: 32 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $400.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A 14K GOLD LINK BRACELET A 14k gold
  A 14K GOLD LINK BRACELET A 14k gold link bracelet the modified cable-link bracelet with textured links; 6.95 dwt; length: 8 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $550.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A CORAL, PEARL AND 14K GOLD RING
  A CORAL, PEARL AND 14K GOLD RING A coral, pearl and 14k gold ring featuring an oval cabochon coral, measuring approximately 15.40 x 11.31 x 5.84 mm, further accented by baroque seed pearls, framed by freeform gold mounting; 10.00 dwt; size: 6 1/2 Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $375.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A GROUP OF CULTURED PEARL JEWELRY A
  A GROUP OF CULTURED PEARL JEWELRY A group of cultured pearl jewelry comprising of a semi-baroque grey pearl and silver necklace, composed of 36 cultured pearls, measuring approximately 9.20 - 11.00 mm; a pair of South Sea cultured pearl and 14k gold studs, measuring approximately 15.00 mm; a pair of cultured pearl and gold-plated studs, measuring approximately 12.20 and 12.50 mm; 69.40 gross grams; necklace length: 16 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $100.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• TWO PAIRS OF GEM-SET AND 14K GOLD
  TWO PAIRS OF GEM-SET AND 14K GOLD EARRINGS Two pairs of gem-set and 14k gold earrings comprising one pair of earrings set with onyx and single-cut diamonds, and a pair of earrings set with mabé pearls measuring approximately 14.47 mm in diameter, framed by lapis and single-cut diamonds; 13.55 gross dwt; lengths 1/2 and 3/4 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $450.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A JADE, MALACHITE AND GOLD RING AND
  A JADE, MALACHITE AND GOLD RING AND PAIR OF EARRINGS A jade, malachite and gold ring and pair of earrings the malachite stud earrings in 14k gold, together with a ring with round jade cabochons in 18k gold; 2.45 gross dwt; earring length: 3/4 in; ring size: 5 1/2 Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $325.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND 14K
  A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND 14K CUFFLINKS A pair of mother-of-pearl and 14k cufflinks set with mother-of-pearl; 6.00 dwt; length: 3/4 in Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $275.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error
• A PAIR OF MABé CULTURED PEARL AND
  A PAIR OF MABé CULTURED PEARL AND GOLD EARRINGS A pair of mabé cultured pearl and gold earrings each silver-gray pearl measuring approximately 12.0 mm, in 18k and 14k gold; 4.5 dwt (including gold-filled ear nuts); diameter: 1/2 inch (pearls not tested for origin of color) Time: February 2024 Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA Sold for: $200.00 Imported successfully Replaced successfully Error: unknown error