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FORMOSA

• IMPORTANT ANTIQUE ATLAS DU VOYAGE
  IMPORTANT ANTIQUE ATLAS DU VOYAGE DE LA PEROUSE The atlas volume (atlas volume only, 2 text volumes missing, lacking, gone) from the important book "Atlas Du Voyage De La Perouse". With engraved portrait at front, title page, large folding map of the world, St. Catherine, Grand Ocean, Conception map, Conception costumes, 4 botanicals "Chili", Map of Cook's Bay, view Easter Island, view Easter Island, map Sandwich Islands, View Mowee, Map Coast of America & Asia, Map NW Coast of N. America, map detailed coast of NW N. America, view of the coast of NW America, map Port Des Francais (modern OR), plate insects, view Port Des Francais, plate Blackbird, plate Native Americans, plate female Native American, plate shipwreck, map Bucarelli, plate shells, plate sand dollars, map detailed view NW coast N. America, view of coast of NW America, map detailed Coast of NW America, view of coast NW America, map St. Francois, map Bay of Monterey, map Plan du Port De St. Diego, view CA Partridges, view Sugarbird, map L'ile Necker, map Decouverte, View Macao, View Manila bay, view costumes Manila, map Decouvertes, map archipelago de Coree, map with 5 views (Quelpaert, et al,), map decouvertes Sea of China, map North of Japan, map bay of Ternai, map bay of Langle, view costumes bay Langle, map bay of D'estaing, map plan of the bay of Castries, view of Castries, costumes Castries, plate double view Castries, view Kamtschatka, view (double view) Port Des Francais, view (double view) Manilla bay, view Japanese boats, view, Chinese / Formosa boats, view (2 small boats), view (2 small boats), view shells, map archipelago Des Navigateurs, map de l'anse du Massacre (2 views), view of Massacre, Map Philippines and California (double view), map Grand Ocean, map iles Kuriles (Kuril). All plates and maps numbered consecutively from 1 (Mappe Monde) to 69 (Kuril). Scarce to be found at all, although the state of binding on this is rough, the maps are remarkable and complete, with little discoloration / foxing / problems. Dimensions: 18" x 12" x 1.25" Condition: Binding detached, spine rough, some internal damp staining.
• GROUP OF ENGLISH TRANSFER PRINTED
  GROUP OF ENGLISH TRANSFER PRINTED JAPONISM TABLEWAREVariously marked. Comprising: A set of eight Bates, Gildea & Walker dinner plates in the 'Kioto' pattern A Bates, Gildea & Walker platter in the 'Kioto' pattern A Bates, Gildea & Walker platter in the 'Satsuma' pattern A set of eleven T. Furnival & Sons salad plates in the 'Formosa' pattern A T. Furnival & Sons platter in the 'Formosa' pattern A set of eleven T. Elsmore & Sons soup plates in the 'Tunstall' pattern A set of nine Copeland dessert plates lobed edges The largest platter 12 1/2 x 17 in., (42 pcs). Condition Wear and some losses overall. Scattered rim chips and a few minor cracks. The Formosa platter has been broken and reglued at rim with related losses and hairline crack. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• NANTUCKET POCKETBOOK BY JOSE
  NANTUCKET POCKETBOOK BY JOSE FORMOSA REYES (1902-1980) Traditional Basketry Pocketbook, with swing bail handle, carved baleen right whale on top, signed on the underside with map of the island "Made in Nantucket by Jose Formosa Reyes". 7" x 8" x 6 1/2". Fine condition.
• A (LOT OF 2) ASIAN/JAPANESE OFFICER
  A (LOT OF 2) ASIAN/JAPANESE OFFICER DAGGERS A (lot of 2) Asian/Japanese officer daggers: the first, a Formosan officer serving in the Japanese forces with a rosette medallion on the pommel, a brass center covered hilt decorated with leaves, a shagreen grip, lacking a scabbard; the second with a shagreen grip, a leafy flower symbol on the hilt, a release button on hilt, a nickel plated scabbard, the longest 36"l. Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, CA
• ENZO MARI 'FORMOSA' PERPETUAL
  ENZO MARI 'FORMOSA' PERPETUAL WALL CALENDAR Enzo Mari 'Formosa' perpetual wall calendar (1962) for Danese Milano, the thin black alumimum backplate integrated with brackets to hold white and red cards to interchange the day, the month and the numerical date,12.5"w square
• TWO FLOW BLUE TRANSFER DEC. CUPS
  TWO FLOW BLUE TRANSFER DEC. CUPS AND SAUCERS.Two Flow Blue Transfer Decorated Ironstone China Cups and Saucers. 1st: Formosa by T.J. &J. Mayer, saucer 6" diam.; 2nd: Chen-Si pattern, saucer 6". Condition: : Very good. Condition: Condition: : Very good.
• TJ AND J MAYER IRONESTONE FLOW BLUE
  TJ AND J MAYER IRONESTONE FLOW BLUE FORMOSA VEGETABLE B...An antique beautiful footed bowl with cover, decorated in the 'Formosa' pattern; a Chinese landscape scene with acanthus accents. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 9.25"W x 7.25"H Manufacturer: TJ and J Mayer Condition: Age related wear. As Found. Chips to lid rim, base and handle.
• 2 SWORDS, INCL. JAPANESE &
  2 SWORDS, INCL. JAPANESE & FRENCH1st item: French or diplomat sword having a triangular engraved blade, brass handle with mother-of-pearl grip, and leather and brass scabbard. Brass handle features the coat of arms for Peru. Blade - 29 1/4" L. Overall - 35 1/4" L. 19th century. 2nd item: Japanese M-1914 Imperial Naval Officer's dress sword, possibly Formosa Command, with brown leather scabbard with fittings having engraved leaf and raised cherry blossom decoration. The D hilt with engraved leaf and raised cherry blossom decoration and wire wrapped sharkskin handle. Blade - 25" L. Overall - 30 3/4" L. 1st half 20th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Break to lower side of handle. General wear and losses to leather scabbard. 2nd item: Wear and light losses to leather of scabbard, otherwise very good condition.
• EARL E. COLLINS O/C MARINE
  EARL E. COLLINS O/C MARINE PAINTING, SHOOTING STAR CLIP...Earl Edward Collins (Connecticut/New York, 1925-1992) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting the clipper ship "Shooting Star" sailing across turbulent waters, an American flag visible at the stern. Signed "Earl Collins" lower right. Handwritten index card with the history of "Shooting Star" and date of painting,1979, en verso of frame. Housed in a giltwood frame with black painted frieze, linen mat, and gilt filet. Sight: 19 3/4" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed: 27 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W. Note: The Shooting Star clipper ship was built by James. O. Curtis in Medford, Massachusetts. It was commanded by Captain Judah P. Baker and wrecked off of the coast of Formosa in 1867. It was considered one of the smallest and fastest clipper ships, completing a passage from New York to San Francisco in 105 days. (Adapted from index card and from "The New Clipper Ship 'Shooting Star', of Boston," Boston Daily Atlas, March 6, 1851, transcribed by Lars Bruzelius for The Maritime History Virtual Archives) Condition: Overall very good condition.
• 19TH C. ENGLISH FLOW BLUE FORMOSA
  19TH C. ENGLISH FLOW BLUE FORMOSA PLATES19th C. English Flow Blue Formosa Plates, c.1860-70,polychrome, marked, incised 10 1/2"diameter (DWYL8731/11)(MM)
• MATTHAUS MERIAN, CHINA MAP,
  MATTHAUS MERIAN, CHINA MAP, C.1649Matthaus Merian, Swiss, 1593-1650, c.1649, China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dicta , map of China and Japan is closely modeled on Jansson's map of 1633. The detail includes the eastern part of China (bounded in the west by the Great Wall), Korea as a strangely shaped island, and the three main islands of Japan. Taiwan is named Pakan al I. Formosa, although Tayoan is named on the island. The imaginary Chiamay Lacus is located in the southern region with five rivers flowing south into India and Siam. A fine title cartouche flanked by Chinese figures, flourishing calligraphy, European and Chinese ships and a sea monster decorate the map. Note: Consignor purchase map in 2002 from Altfield Gallery in Hong Kong 10 1/2 x 13 1/2, framed 20 x 22 (JMAD10814)(MM) Condition: light fold crease to center
• FORMOSA TEA LITHOGRAPH
  FORMOSA TEA LITHOGRAPH ADVERTISEMENT: Depicting a Japanese Girl Wearing a Decorative Floral Motif Kimono Holding a Clutch of Flowers, sight size is 35'' x 23.50'', framed 41.50'' x 30.50''. CONDITION: Puncture holes in upper margin, crease extending from mid upper margin to lower left margin, repair to paper next to her left shoulder, repair in lower right corner, puncture in lower left corner, several other scattered minor repairs.
• 4 PCS, ELWES HAND COLORED LILY
  4 PCS, ELWES HAND COLORED LILY ENGRAVINGS, 1880 Henry John Elwes (British, 1846-1922). Four floral botanical plates from "Monograph of the Genus Lilium" -1880 comprising "Lilium Davidi", "Lilium Formosanum", "Lilium Bakerianum" and "Lilium Martagon var. Dalmaticum", hand colored engravings. Approx. 21.5" x 14.75" (sheet)
• RENE LALIQUE OPALESCENT FORMOSA
  RENE LALIQUE OPALESCENT FORMOSA VASECirca 1925. Etched signature R. Lalique. The spherical glass vessel molded allover with swimming koi. Height 7 in. Diameter 7 in. (Cond: bottom drilled previously, three very small rim chips)
• T. BAILEY (AMERICA, 19TH/20TH
  T. BAILEY (AMERICA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY), TWO VIEWS OF SHIPS UNDER FULL SAIL., OILS ON CANVAS, 10" X 14". FRAMED 12.5" X 16.5".T. BAILEY, America, 19th/20th Century, Two views of ships under full sail. Both signed lower right. One with label verso identifying the ship as the clipper Formosa. Dimensions: Oils on canvas, 10" x 14". Framed 12.5" x 16.5".
• JAMES ARCHIBALD MITCHELL III
  JAMES ARCHIBALD MITCHELL III (CONNECTICUT/MARYLAND, B. 1932), "ENGLISH IRON BARQUE FORMOSA 1885"., WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, 13.75" X 17.5". FRAMED 15" X 19".JAMES ARCHIBALD MITCHELL III, Connecticut/Maryland, b. 1932, "English Iron Barque Formosa 1885". Signed lower right "James A. Mitchell III". Titled lower left. Dimensions: Watercolor on paper, 13.75" x 17.5". Framed 15" x 19".
• JOHN CSOSZ (AMERICAN, 1897-1969),
  JOHN CSOSZ (AMERICAN, 1897-1969), LA SANTA MARIA FORMOSA, VENICE Watercolor on paper, signed and inscribed at lower right, matted and presented under glass in an attractive gilt frame.
• MARCO SEBASTIANO GIAMPICCOLI
  MARCO SEBASTIANO GIAMPICCOLI (ITALIAN, 1706 - 1782), "VIEW OF VENICE- PIAZZA DI SANTA MARIA FORMOSA", 18TH C., ENGRAVING ON PAPER, H...Marco Sebastiano Giampiccoli (Italian, 1706 - 1782), "View of Venice- Piazza di Santa Maria Formosa", 18th C., engraving on paper, hand-colored accents, wear consistent with age including waving of paper, scattered ink blots, toning, etc., sold as is, framed and matted behind glass, not examined out of frame, ss: 9 1/2" h. x 13" w.
• JOSE FORMOSA REYES (1902-1980)
  JOSE FORMOSA REYES (1902-1980) NANTUCKET BASKET PURSE Lidded Nantucket Friendship Oval Lidded Basket, with swing handle, with carved seagull lid finial, front peg and side knobs, signed on the wooden base "Made in Nantucket, Jose Formosa Reyes" with an outline of Nantucket, 9 1/2" high (handle up), 6 1/4" high to top of lid, 8 1/2" x 6". Missing front peg cord, otherwise good condition.
• COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS66 Japanese
  COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS66 Japanese abalone (Haliotis japonica) collected from the Indo-Pacific. Largest 2" across. 4 Spiny oysters (spondylus wrightianus) collected from the South - West Sea of Formosa. Largest 3 1/4" from hinge to farthest point. Murex tripterus collected from the Marau Sound Soloman Islands 3 1/2". Murex Torrefactus collected from Point Cruz Soloman Islands 3". Conus daulei 2 1/2". Conus magus collected from the Soloman Islands. 17 Arabian cowries (Cypraea arabica) collected from the Indo-Pacific. Largest 2 1/2". 12 Murex macgillaurayi collected from Keppel Bay Australia. Largest 2 1/4". 11 Round Back Abalone (Haliotis cyclbates) collected in South Australia. Largest 2 3/4". 6 Grey Snails (Natica didymus) Keppel Bay Australia. Largest 2" across. 15 Cream Helmet (Cassis semigranosum) Australia. Largest 2" across. From the Estate of Frank Hall owner of Dover Scientific and collector of rocks, crystals, minerals and fossils.
• Seven Marieschi Prints comprising
  Seven Marieschi Prints comprising of Platea D Bassi et Suum Templum ad Dexterum..., Templum cum Platea Sanctae Mariae Formosae ..., Pons Rivoalti procul cospectus ..., Forum maius et Basilica D Marci ..., Platea ac Temptum ..., Canale magnum usque ad Palatium Familiae ... and Pisaurorum Familiae... Each plate size 12 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia
• TIN TOLEWARE TEA BIN 19TH CENTURY
  TIN TOLEWARE TEA BIN 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 17”. WIDTH 16”. DEPTH 16”.TIN TOLEWARE TEA BIN, 19th Century, Painted lettering and floral decoration against a black ground. "Choice Formosa" in red and gold lettering on lid. Dimensions: Height 17". Width 16". Depth 16".
• Rest of World: Fo-Gr album of
  Rest of World: Fo-Gr album of various countries & states including Fiume, Formosa/Republic of China, Georgia, Grand Liban (Lebanon) and Greece. Greek issues include early imperf, Red Cross, Charity, postage due, Crete and other islands
• A WEDGWOOD "FORMOSA" TURKEY POTTERY
  A WEDGWOOD "FORMOSA" TURKEY POTTERY PLATTERA Wedgwood "Formosa" turkey pottery platter, Early 20th century Marked for Wedgewood; further marked: Formosa / Etruria England With underglaze hand-painted scene depicting a pair of turkeys in a field and a "Formosa" border 1.75" H x 23.25" L x 19.25" W Dimensions: 1.75" H x 23.25" L x 19.25" W
• LOT OF 21 COUNTRY STORE ADVERTISING
  LOT OF 21 COUNTRY STORE ADVERTISING ITEMS TOINCLUDE 11 3/4" HIGH COLMAN’S MUSTARD TIN, 7 3/4" HIGH EDGEMONT CRACKER TIN, 7 1/2" FORMOSA TEA TIN, 6" HENRY POIRIER ADVERTISING TIN MATCH HOLDER, 4" J. S. FRY & SON COCOA & CHOCOLATE BANK, AS FOUND CONDITION, TWO 3 1/4" DURKEE SPICE TINS, 3 1/4" COLBURN SPICE TIN, 3 1/2" HIGH DOVER CLIFF CRAYON BOX WITH MARBLES, 1 1/2" DR. MARTEL’S SPECIAL FEMALE PILLS, 1/2" TYPEWRITER RIBBON BOX, 1 1/4" W. A. NAILOR COAL CO. FIRST AID KIT, 2 CARDBOARD LAUNDRY SOAP BOXES QUICK ARROW AND CHIPSO 9" HIGH, TWO 6" STOVE POLISH BOTTLES, 5 1/4" SLOAN’S LINIMENT BOTTLE IN ORIGINAL BOX, 2" CARDBOARD AND TIN X-RAY STOVE POLISH CAN, 4" CARDBOARD BOX PORT ORANGE BRAND BROWN SAGE, AND A 1 1/4" KENNEDY HEALING OINTMENT, ROXBURY, MA WITH ORIGINAL PAPER WRAPPING.
• LOETZ GREEN CRETE FORMOSA ART GLASS
  LOETZ GREEN CRETE FORMOSA ART GLASS VASE Czech Republic,20th CenturyIridescent baluster form with pinched sides decorated with the Crete Formosa textured pattern.
• 19th c. flow blue plate. 8 1/2''
  19th c. flow blue plate. 8 1/2'' Diameter. Marked ''Formosa''.
• WEDGWOOD PORCELAIN OVAL PLATTERIn
  WEDGWOOD PORCELAIN OVAL PLATTERIn the Formosa'' pattern depicting two turkeys in a country landscape with a floral border. Length 21''.''
• 2 ART GLASS VASES: Loetz Formosa
  2 ART GLASS VASES: Loetz Formosa type green design. Melon ribbed body 3 7/8''. Pinched body 5'' tall.
• PSALMANAZAR GEORGE An Historical
  PSALMANAZAR GEORGE An Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa. London: Printed for Mat. Wotton 1705. 8vo blind-stamped calf. Second edition. With folding map folding table and 6 (of 15) plates. Boards detached; ends chipped; intermittent foxing; marginal dampstaining affecting most leaves and some plates.
• COLLECTION SEVEN FISH AND
  COLLECTION SEVEN FISH AND CRUSTACEAN FOSSILS. Including Aipichthys formosa Middle Cretaceous Period Hjoula Lebanon; starfish Ophiuroides sp. Ordovician Period Morocco; crab Pinnixa galliheri Miocene Epoch California; shrimp Carpopenaeus callirostris Cretaceous Period Lebanon; fish Tenothrissa sp. Cretaceous Period Lebanon. Within sandstone matrix - 1 3/4 in. long largest fossil.
• NANTUCKET PURSE. Signed by Jose
  NANTUCKET PURSE. Signed by Jose Formosa Reyes 1969. Ivory scrimshaw medallion with a ship signed ''Nancy Chase''. The inside is engraved with the owner's name. Bentwood swing handle and wooden base. 8''h.
• Unsigned Loetz Glass Formosa Vase
  Unsigned Loetz Glass Formosa Vase Estimate:$800-$1,200
• John Stanton Ward (1917-2007) -
  John Stanton Ward (1917-2007) - Pencil and watercolour - 'Campo Santa Maria Formosa Venice' 6.75ins x 9.5ins signed in wood frame and glazed
• Flow blue basin T.J. & J. Mayer
  Flow blue basin T.J. & J. Mayer ''Formosa'' pattern some scratches 4 1/4'' h. x 13 1/4'' dia.