A few examples of appraisal values for
FORBES CO

• SILVER. (3) PC. AMERICAN W. FORBES COIN
  SILVER. (3) PC. AMERICAN W. FORBES COIN SILVER Tea set. Includes a mid 19th century 3 piece American W. Forbes coin silver tea service with an Irish Chippendale style motif. Includes a teapot, creamer, and lidded sugar bowl. All items with repousse floral embellishments, Irish knees, paw and ball feet, and budding floral form finials to lidded items. Sugar bowl is embellished with lion masks and handles. Stamped to underside, " W. Forbes New York". Total approx. weight of all items is 77.73 troy oz (gross). From a Chappaqua, NY estate. Dimensions: teapot measures approx. 13" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Bottoms of feet exhibit cracks in the silver and losses that are not visible or effect the use of items.
• REDWARE JUGA redware jug with oxide
  REDWARE JUGA redware jug with oxide spotted slip glaze. Good condition, circa 1870. Ex John Forbes collection. FRANCAIS: Cruche en terre cuite avec glaçure tachetée d'oxyde. Bonne condition, vers 1870. Ex-collection John Forbes. 6.5" x 4".
• ROD BACK WINDSOR CHAIRContinuous arm,
  ROD BACK WINDSOR CHAIRContinuous arm, rod back Windsor chair in old black paint with turned H stretcher base and a scalloped skirt. Early 19th century. Note repairs to both arms. Measuring, 36" high x 16.5" at the opening of the seat. Ex John Forbes collection.
• William P. Jervis for Briarcliff. Rare
  William P. Jervis for Briarcliff. Rare vase. 1913, glazed earthenware. 8 h × 3 w × 3 d in. result: $5,200. estimate: $5,000–7,000. Incised signature to underside ‘Jervis Briarcliff’ and inscribed to body 'And saw beyond the pines trees the fiery forges flame'. Provenance: Collection of Christopher (Kip) Forbes | Rago, The Forbes Collection, 27 October 2012, Lot 543 | Important Private Collection, New York
• 1773-1830 W G FORBES COIN SILVER TEAPOTMeasures
  1773-1830 W G FORBES COIN SILVER TEAPOTMeasures 7.25" tall, 12" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements. Condition: Measures 7.25" tall, 12" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
• 40 PC. COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON FABERGE:
  40 PC. COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON FABERGE: Including but not limited to titles such as; Faberge: Lost & Found, Masterpieces from the house of Faberge, Peter Carl Faberge, Faberge Imperial Jewler, Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths, Golden Years of Faberge, Faberge The Forbes Collection, & Many more. Largest Approx. 14'' h x 10.25. CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
• LE BLANT, Julien, (French, 1851-1936):
  LE BLANT, Julien, (French, 1851-1936): ''Highway Robbery'', 58'' x 87'', signed lower right, exhibited in Paris at the Pottier Gallery, period gilded gesso frame, 78'' x 105''. Originally titled ''Le Courrier des Bleus'' (''Couriers of the Blues''). Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's from the Malcolm-Forbes Collection in October 1993, Lot #133. CONDITION: Frame has wear and loss.
• CHROMOLITHOGRAPH "THE FIRST HOTEL ERECTED
  CHROMOLITHOGRAPH "THE FIRST HOTEL ERECTED BY THE OAK BLUFFS LAND & WHARF CO." DATED 1867 13.5" X 9.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 14" X 11".CHROMOLITHOGRAPH "THE FIRST HOTEL ERECTED BY THE OAK BLUFFS LAND & WHARF CO.", Dated 1867, By C.W. Field, published by Forbes Co., Boston. Dimensions: 13.5" x 9.5" sight. Framed 14" x 11".
• PAIR OF FORBES COLLECTION JARDINERE
  PAIR OF FORBES COLLECTION JARDINERE BY CHELSEA HOUSE Each side of the footed jar has a large crest, upper teardrop finials.
• CHELSEA HOUSE, FORBES COLLECTION LIDDED
  CHELSEA HOUSE, FORBES COLLECTION LIDDED TUREEN AND UNDERPLATE Both with hand-painted hot air balloon and landscape decoration, gilt decorated double handles and finial.
• PAIR OF FORBES COLLECTION JARDINIERES
  PAIR OF FORBES COLLECTION JARDINIERES BY CHELSEA HOUSE Each side of the footed jar has a large crest, upper teardrop finials.
• (4) Faberge/Russian Reference books,
  (4) Faberge/Russian Reference books, The Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Collection Sotheby's, Published by Sotheby's, London, 2007; Faberge: Imperial Craftsman and His World Hardcover ? September 1, 2000 by Dr. Geza Von Habsburg (Author); Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths, Hill, Smorodinova, Ulyanova, Wings Books, 1989; Faberge, The forbes Collection, 1999, Forbes, Inc, all in mint condition, 3 w/dj
• BOOK: ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCENERY. A BRIEF
  BOOK: ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCENERY. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROMINENT PLACES OF INTEREST ALONG THE DENVER & RIO GRANDE RAILROAD WITH PHOTOGRAPH PLATES BY WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON, 1888. 9"H X 12"W X 3/4"DBook: Rocky Mountain Scenery. A Brief Description of Prominent Places of Interest Along the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad with photograph plates by William Henry Jackson, 1888. Press of The American Bank Note Co, New YorkTwelve Albertype photographic plate images by the Forbes Co. Boston. Illustrated with photographs, a map of the railroad route, and illustrated advertisements. Dark brown pebble hardcover with gilt illustrated title and "Denver & Rio Grande R R Scenic Line of the World" seal on the front board. Restored. 8 of the 12 plates were photographed by William Henry Jackson. Views include Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge, Marshall Pass, etc. 9"H x 12"W x 3/4"D Dimensions: 9"H x 12"W x 3/4"D
• MARKLIN ''GEN?VE'' OCEAN LINER Germany
  MARKLIN ''GEN?VE'' OCEAN LINER Germany c. 1924 #5026/37 former Forbes Collection this hand painted liner has impressive scale and detail features lifeboats two masts two funnels full deck cabin clockwork powered classic red white and black painted hull. 14'' l. Replaced funnels & lifeboats overall (Exc. Cond.)
• Chinese Kangxi Rose Water Bottle Chinese
  Chinese Kangxi Rose Water Bottle Chinese Kangxi Period.? A?caf??au lait?rose water bottle having?underglaze blue floral decoration unmarked; ht. 6.75 in. Property of the Zeiser Museum St. Louis MOEx Chrisites 12/11/80 Ex Dr. H.A. Forbes Collection Condition: Minor pockmarks.
• PRESENTATION SMITH AND WESSON MODEL
  PRESENTATION SMITH AND WESSON MODEL NO. 1 SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER. .22 short caliber seven-shot cylinder 3 3/16'' octagonal barrel blued and silver-plated finish rosewood grips. S/n 24856. The backstrap is engraved ''M.S. Forbes Co. H 25th Reg. Mass. V. from J.H. Southwick.'' Private Forbes enlisted in September 1861 and served until his regiment mustered out in October 1864. The 25th Massachusetts spent most of its time in North Carolina and Virginia. Retains about 50% original bluing and plating marks and engraving still clear action smooth bore fairly clean.
• Forbes coin silver goblet, repousse
  Forbes coin silver goblet, repousse and engraved grape and vine decoration, twig and bead rim, marks for William Garret Forbes (New York City, working 1773-1830), 5.03 oz.T., 6-18 in.
• Elisha Brown Bird (American, 1867-1943),
  Elisha Brown Bird (American, 1867-1943), "The Red Letter"; lithograph poster; "Lithographed by Forbes Co., Boston", c.1896; 26" x 18" (including margins); signed in the print lower center. Stabilized repair in one corner and damages and loss to margins.
• Elisha Brown Bird (1867-1943), "The
  Elisha Brown Bird (1867-1943), "The Red Letter", lithograph poster; "lithographed by Forbes Co., Boston", ca. 1896; 26" x 18" (including margins); signed in the print lower center. Stabilized repair in one corner and damages and loss to margins.
• 6 vols. (wrappers) (Auction Catalogues.)
  6 vols. (wrappers) (Auction Catalogues.) Christie's. The Forbes Collection of American Historical Documents. New York, 2002-2007. Parts 1-6, complete. 4to, orig. stiff wrappers. Illus.