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AMERICAN GILT BRONZE FIGURAL
AMERICAN GILT BRONZE FIGURAL GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Gilt Bronze Six-Light Figural Gasolier , mid-19th c., Cornelius & Baker, twist standard, palm frond and floral decoration, mounted with cherubs and doves, electrified, h. 46 in., dia. 40 in Provenance: Myrtle House, Natchez, MS.
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GILT AND PATINATED BRON
GILT AND PATINATED BRON GASOLIERAmerican Gilt and Patinated Bronze Four-Light Gasolier, 19th c., possibly Cornelius, stylized foliate design, fish scale shades, electrified, h. 36 in., dia. 27 in
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An Eastlake Gilt Metal and Brass
An Eastlake Gilt Metal and Brass Six-Light Gasolier c. 1890 tiered standard scrolled supports hung with spear prisms with period-style cut and etched shades electrified height 37 in. diameter 29 in.
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AMERICAN VICTORIAN GILT,
AMERICAN VICTORIAN GILT, PATINATED METAL GASOLIERAmerican Victorian Gilt and Patinated Metal Four-Arm Gasolier, foliate canopy, rope-form supports, central Cupid figure, h. 34 in., dia. 25 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.
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American Cast-Iron Six-Light
American Cast-Iron Six-Light Gasolier and Two Lamp Brackets, fourth quarter 19th century, in the Aesthetic taste, the gasolier now electrified and fitted with six later, white-stenciled glass chimneys of bottle form, h. 35", dia. 30"; the lamp brackets consisting of an American cast-iron double-arm lamp bracket, h. 9-1/2", w. 4", l. 21"; and a single, but not matching, single-arm lamp bracket, h. 6-1/2", w. 5-3/4", l. 11", the brackets lacking their kerosene lamps.
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REGENCY-STYLE BRONZE EIGHT-LIGHT
REGENCY-STYLE BRONZE EIGHT-LIGHT GASOLIERRegency-Style Bronze Eight-Light Gasolier, late 19th c., tiered form with faceted prisms, foliate designs, floral-etched shades, h. 45 in., dia. 34 in. Provenance: The Schoenberger Collection, 1812 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans.
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An American Gilt and Patinated
An American Gilt and Patinated Bronze Six-Light Gasolier c. 1870 probably Philadelphia vasiform standard mounted with seated cherubs issuing scrolled foliate supports height 32 in. diameter 31 in.
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ROCOCO GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE
ROCOCO GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE GASOLIERFine American Rococo Gilt and Patinated Bronze Six-Light Gasolier , c. 1855, attr. to Cornelius and Baker, Philadelphia, top collar with female portrait busts, standard with allegorical figures of Art, Science, and Industry, the arms mounted with bearded and helmeted busts, and dog's heads, electrified , h. 49 in., dia. 33 in Provenance: Briggs Martin House, Garden District, New Orleans . Ref.: Myers, Denys. Gaslighting in America, Washington, DC, 1978, pg. 61; 19th-Century America Furniture and Decorative Arts, 1970, cover, and ill. 135
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GILT-BRASS EIGHT-LIGHT
GILT-BRASS EIGHT-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican or English Gilt-Brass Eight-Light Gasolier , 19th c, cast with foliage, shields, and cabochons; foliate arms cast with swans holding grape leaves, electrified, cut-glass shades, h. 70 in., dia. 40 in
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GILT BRONZE GASOLIER IN THE
GILT BRONZE GASOLIER IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM COLLINS
19TH CENTURY the central stem a with three chain suspension, linked on scrolled arm supports to the central flaming twin handled urn, the three branches with drip pans and opaque globular glass bulbs73cm diameter 157cm high
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AMERICAN BRASS SIX-LIGHT
AMERICAN BRASS SIX-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Brass Six-Light Gasolier, 19th c., scroll arms, central oil font, electrified, h. 41 in., dia. 31 in.
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A Cornelius and Baker Six-Light
A Cornelius and Baker Six-Light Gilt Metal Gasolier
Philadelphia, Circa 1880s
with etched glass shades, exhibiting elements of the Spanish Moss pattern.
Height 46 x diameter 33 inches.
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A Fine American Rococo Gilt
A Fine American Rococo Gilt Bronze Six-Light Gasolier c. 1855-1857 attributed tot Starr Fellows & Co. decorated with masks scrolls acanthus and lattice work with period shades height 42 in. diameter 30 in.
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CA. 1900 ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE
CA. 1900 ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE GASOLIER WITH SIXSLAG GLASS PANELS. BRASS AND IRON. ONE GAS SOCKET IS SLIGHTLY BENT, OTHERWISE OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. 40” HIGH, 23” WIDE, 15 1/2” SHADE DIAMETER.
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A gold plated Cartier gas lighter
A gold plated Cartier gas lighter with engine turned decoration together with a lacquered example.
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ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TRUCK Cast
ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TRUCK Cast iron painted in red overall stenciled ''GASOLINE'' on sides of service body tin tanker seated driver. 12'' l. Tank strap not original replaced tank cap missing one rubber tire. (VG Cond.) Inv# 281-52
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AMERICAN GILT-BRASS SIX-LIGHT
AMERICAN GILT-BRASS SIX-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Gilt-Brass Six-Light Gasolier , 19th c., marked on gas cocks "Cornelius & Baker/Philadelphia", foliate corona, spiral rod encircled by vining leaves, lower dish cast with melons, the foliate arms with fox mounts, electrified, cut-glass shades, h. 74 in., dia. 42 in
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AMERICAN ROCOCO BRONZE
AMERICAN ROCOCO BRONZE THREE-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Bronze Three-Light Gasolier , c. 1855, mounted with cherubs and masks, h. 46 in., dia. 33 in .;
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AMERICAN GILT-BRASS FOUR-LIGHT
AMERICAN GILT-BRASS FOUR-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Gilt-Brass Four-Light Gasolier , 19th c., marked on gas cocks "Cornelius & Baker/Philadelphia", foliate corona, spiral rod encircled by vining leaves, lower dish cast with melons, the foliate arms with fox mounts, electrified, cut-glass shades, h. 74 in., dia. 40 in
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AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS BRONZE
AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS BRONZE GASOLIER American Arts & Crafts bronze gasolier, with pierced globe-shaped lighting element suspended from linked chains and ginko-form brackets, the interior with cut glass hurricane surrounded by three abstracted gargoyles with pendant elements. 34" H x 14" Diameter.
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American Antique-Gilded Brass
American Antique-Gilded Brass Six-Light Gasolier, fourth quarter 19th century, in the neoclassical taste, now electrified, each downswept candlearm fitted with a pebble-etched glass shade of bowl form, h. 28", dia. 28".
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AMERICAN ROCOCO BRONZE TWO-LIGHT
AMERICAN ROCOCO BRONZE TWO-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Bronze Two-Light Gasolier , 19th c., vasifom standard mounted with portrait busts, scroll arms, electrified, h. 58 in., w. 34 in., d. 8 in Provenance: Briggs Martin House, Garden District, New Orleans
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A gold plated Dupont gas lighter in
A gold plated Dupont gas lighter in leather case.
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ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TANK TRUCK
ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TANK TRUCK Cast iron painted in blue overall Mack cab with service body stenciled ''GASOLINE '' tin tank body with fill cap mounted with wire bracket nickel spoke wheels painted centers. 12'' l. (Exc. Cond.) Inv# 289-45
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AMERICAN AESTHETIC BRASS
AMERICAN AESTHETIC BRASS GASOLIERAmerican Aesthetic Brass Six-Light Gasolier, late 19th c., ribbed scroll and foliate design, foliate cut shades, electrified, h. 39 in., dia. 30 in
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AMERICAN CUT CRYSTAL FOUR-LIGHT
AMERICAN CUT CRYSTAL FOUR-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Cut Crystal Four-Light Gasolier , vasiform standard, , h. 61 in., dia. 32 in
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19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ROCOCO FOUR
19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ROCOCO FOUR LIGHT GASOLIER19th century American Rococo patinated and gilt metal four light gasolier with baluster standard with four maidens under palm trees, scrolled arms each bearing an etched glass globe shade. Circa 1860. Provenance: Private collection. Dimensions: approximately 43"h x 33"w. Bears Neal Auction tag, Sept 2012, lot 184. For shipping quote: (California) Delbert McCrea 831-566-6088; (outside California) Alexander Services 203-324-4012.
Condition:
Surface wear and abrasions. One missing lower valve screw. Three missing side screws. Scattered areas of loss of gilt and abraded surface. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.
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A petrol table cigarette lighter in
A petrol table cigarette lighter in the form of a brass street lamp 23 cm high.
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GASOLINE TRUCK AC Williams cast
GASOLINE TRUCK AC Williams cast iron red painted truck with ''GASOLINE'' in red letters on the side white rubber tires. 7'' l. Tires and hubs are replaced. (VG- Exc. Cond.)
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ARCHER & WARNER BRONZE FOUR-LIGHT
ARCHER & WARNER BRONZE FOUR-LIGHT GASOLIERAmerican Rococo Bronze Four-Light Gasolier , c. 1850, Archer & Warner, Philadelphia, marked on the grapevine chain links, mounted with portrait busts, electrified , h. 50 in., dia. 33 in Provenance: Briggs Martin House, Garden District, New Orleans
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American Bronze-Patinated and
American Bronze-Patinated and Gilt-Lacquered Brass Five-Light Gasolier, third quarter 19th century, in the rococo taste, now electrified, fitted with cut and frosted glass shades of bowl form, the arms featuring dragon heads showing flames, h. 36", dia. 36".
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Renaissance Revival Gilt-Painted
Renaissance Revival Gilt-Painted Six-Light Gasolier, late 19th century, the central stem joined to six hexagonal arms with scroll, beaded and foliate brackets, each arm with a 2-5/8" shade fitter, electrified, h. 37", dia. 32".
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CORNELIUS AND BAKER 12 ARM
CORNELIUS AND BAKER 12 ARM RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GASOLIER...Cornelius and Baker twelve arm Renaissance Revival gasolier having etched globes with Greek key design now electrified. Dimensions: (approximately) 55"h x 33"w. Literature: Illustrated on page 159, Plate 75 in “Denys Peeter Myers. Gaslighting in America: A Pictorial Survey, 1815-1910. Denys Meyers states that the “twelve-light chandeliers were never very common. They were used large and grand houses and in public buildings.”
Cornelius and Baker of Philadelphia were described in the exhibition catalogue of The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1851 as, "the most extensive manufacturer of lamps, chandeliers, gas-fixtures &c., in the United States, employing upwards of seven hundred persons in the several departments of the establishment, which has been in existence for upwards of a quarter of a century.
For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com.
Condition:
Very good. No apparent chips or losses. The globes were replaced but have no chips. The body arm assembly is original. Original gold gilt and patination. It was extended by the previous owner. The pipe stem and very uppermost canopy were added. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.
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ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TANK TRUCK
ARCADE MACK GASOLINE TANK TRUCK Cast iron painted in blue overall Mack cab with service body stenciled ''Gasoline '' tin tank body with fill cap mounted with wire bracket black rubber tires painted centers. 13'' l. Rubber hose is a replacement (VG - Exc. Cond.)
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JEAN JULES LOUIS CAVAILLES
JEAN JULES LOUIS CAVAILLES (1901-1977), "LES PETROLIERS A LAVERA," OIL ON CANVAS, 36.25" H X 23.5" WJean Jules Louis Cavailles, (1901-1977) "Les Petroliers a Lavera", Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Cavailles; signed again and titled in red verso; titled again in blue pencil on the stretcher: No. 6, Lei Petroliers Lavera Oil on canvas Dimensions: 36.25" H x 23.5" W Provenance: Sold: Butterfields, San Francisco, CA, "Modern, Contemporary & Latin American Art," Thursday, October 23, 1997, Lot 05079 Property of a Rancho Mirage Collection, acquired from the above
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VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR-LIGHT
VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR-LIGHT GASOLIER American or European, second half 19th century. Victorian era gothic revival brass gasolier or gas chandelier, now converted for electricity, having a twisted and baluster-form central stem, pierced lower corona issuing four arms with frosted