A few examples of appraisal values for
MARBLE CUPS

• CLOCK: MARBLE AND BRONZE NAPOLEON
  CLOCK: MARBLE AND BRONZE NAPOLEON MANTLE CLOCK, C.1860, OFTEN TITLED "VEILLE DE WAGRAM (EVE OF WAGRAM)" IT DEPICTS A SLEEPING NAPOLEON WITH HIS BOOT RESTING ON GLOBE-FORM CLOCK WITH EAGLE CLUTCHING TWO ARROWS MOUNTED ...CLOCK: Marble and bronze Napoleon mantle clock, c.1860, often titled "Veille de Wagram (Eve of Wagram)" it depicts a sleeping Napoleon with his boot resting on globe-form clock with eagle clutching two arrows mounted on top, Roman hour numerals on the front, small round brass spring driven time with one day movement and cylinder escapement, no signature viewed, mounted on black, white and green variegated marble desk set with two gilded metal inkwells and ornately molded base and ball feet, wear consistent with age and use including minor chips to marble along edges and corners, rubbing of finish, inkwells missing glass cups, unguaranteed and untested working condition of clock, etc., size of bronze: 7 1/2" h. x 8 3/4" w. x 3 1/4" d., overall size: 12" h. x 13" w. x 6 3/4" d. [NOTE: The battle of Wagram (near Vienna) took place in July 1809 and was a gruesome battle and Napoleon's last great military victory.]
• (2) FRENCH BRONZE & MARBLE PUTTI
  (2) FRENCH BRONZE & MARBLE PUTTI CANDELABRA(lot of 2) French bronze and marble candelabra, 19th c., modeled as winged cherub holding foliate cornucopia, ending in five candle cups, marble fluted column support, square base further raised on bronze feet, approx 35"h, base: approx 8.5"w, 8.5"d; 74.5lbs total
• PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE FIVE LIGHT
  PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE FIVE LIGHT CANDELABRA19th century, each having a rocaille form standard, issuing the scrolling candle arms, floriform candle cups, the central suspending prisms, whole raised on a marble base, 12 x 18 in. Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee continentalfda Condition: lacking prisms, wear to finish, wax in candle cups, discoloration and spotting, prisms likely later, chipping to base, embedded dirt, verdigris
• GROUP OF FIVE SEVRES AND
  GROUP OF FIVE SEVRES AND SEVRES-STYLE CUPS AND SAUCERSGROUP OF FIVE SEVRES AND SEVRES-STYLE CUPS AND SAUCERS, each with various Sèvres marks, some spurious, including one with portrait of a classical woman on a gilt decorated white ground with deep saucer; one with floral spray on pink ground; one with musical trophy on gilt marbled cobalt blue ground; one with floral sprays within blue ribbon design; and one double walled cup and reticulated saucer; together with an Empire style bell and undertray with portrait of Josephine and two cobalt ground demitasse cups, h: (of cups) from 1.75 to 2.75 in. (14) Provenance: The Roberta L. Tankel Collection
• GROUP OF THREE GILT BRONZE AND
  GROUP OF THREE GILT BRONZE AND GLASS TABLE ITEMSFrench, 20th century, comprising: pair candlesticks, each cut glass or crystal central shaft surmounted by gilt bronze candle cup with removable liner, on round variegated marble and gilt bronze bases raised on three feet, 6 x 4 in. diameter; cut glass center bowl with gilt bronze rim and petal base, 12 in. diameter Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut Condition: candlesticks with surface dirt and accretion, small nicks to cut teeth, gilt bronze elements with some spotting and discoloration, scattered bumps, some scratches to marble; one crystal support with chip under candle cup base; center bowl with surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and small chips to glass
• (2) PAIR VICTORIAN CORNISH
  (2) PAIR VICTORIAN CORNISH SERPENTINE CANDLESTICKS Late 19th c., England, carved marble, the taller pair with round green/red jasper marble stem between shaped red-veined Caravaggio marble cup and base, 22"h x 6"dia: together with a smiler smaller pair with octagonal stem and urn-form cup, 12"h x 6"d
• Louis XVI-Style Ormolu-Mounted
  Louis XVI-Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Marble-Top Occasional Table, 19th century, stamped "G. Durand", for Prosper-Guillaume Durand, fils, (fl. 1834-ca. 1860), of double-tier form, the circular Carrere Blanc Veine marble top with a brass gallery, on a fluted and stop-fluted column support joined to a larger top, the whole on four fluted legs with brass cups, h. 37-3/4", dia. 18-1/2".
• PR FRENCH CANDELABRAA pair of
  PR FRENCH CANDELABRAA pair of late 19th century French Bronze candelabra. Each has two candle arms centered by an eagle finial, on a shaped Giallo di Siena style marble base with four feet. Patina has turned green in spots, especially the candle cups; one candelabrum is lacking a bobeche, has several small chips to the marble, and also has a replacement wood foot. 9 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $200-300 Condition: Patina is discolored; one candelabrum is lacking a bobeche, has several small chips to the marble, and also has a replacement wood foot.
• (2) FRENCH BRONZE DORE ROUGE
  (2) FRENCH BRONZE DORE ROUGE GRIOTTE CANDELABRA(pair) French Charles X bronze dore and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra, first half 19th c., five candle cups, petaled bobeche, marble standard with bronze dore acanthus band, stepped square base further raised on scrolled feet, some chips and possible restoration to marble, approx 33.5"h, 12.5"diam; 47.5lbs total **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
• Lithyalin cup and saucer and
  Lithyalin cup and saucer and colored pressed glass 19th century Gothic molded marbled glass cup and saucer Bohemian H2 1/2''; aqua lacy pressed thistle pattern cup plate Dia.3 1/2''; and amethyst pressed glass salt H1 3/4'' W3'' D2 1/4'' (3pcs) Provenance: Estate of the late Francis D. ''Skeeter'' McNairy Savannah Georgia. Literature: Sandon John. ANTIQUE GLASS. Suffork Antique Collector's Club 1999. p.136 (illustrated) Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• Louis XVI ormolu mounted garniture:
  Louis XVI ormolu mounted garniture: key wind clock marked "Festeau…Paris", astragal shaped marble base below elaborate ormolu mounted clock and stand, basket of fruit finial, with matching pendulum and key, 16 in.; with pair two-cup candelabra, 10-1/2 in. French, 19th century. Minor chips to marble, scattered light corrosion, some discoloration and tape residue.
• A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT
  A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHITE MAR...A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE URNS, CIRCA 1900, the cabochon white marble top over a guilloche relief collar with bead chain trim over a tulip form body mounted on a leaf cup within three rams head masks on reeded legs ending in hairy cloven hooves on a circular bead chain trimmed marble base, now mounted as lamps on giltwood bases. Height: 13" Diameter: 6" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas. Condition: Some stains, surface wear, smudges, surface dust, and debris, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. 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.
• PAIR MARBLED CUPSTANDSPair
  PAIR MARBLED CUPSTANDSPair Marbled Cupstands. Each potted in the form of a small cup in the center of a circular dish, all supported on a high recessed foot, potted with dark brown and beige marbled clay, covered overall in a straw colored glaze, 3.8 inch wide. Provenance: Formerly the collection from a Vancouver, Canada estate
• A CHINESE SODALITE LIBATION CUP
  A CHINESE SODALITE LIBATION CUP 20th century, marbled blue and cream sodalite stone carved into a libation cup decorated with carvings of a dragon, chilong, and lion mask.
• (3) FRENCH BRONZE DORE MARBLE CLOCK
  (3) FRENCH BRONZE DORE MARBLE CLOCK & CANDELABRA(lot of 3) French bronze dore and marble mantel set, late 19th c., including: (1) shelf clock, patinated metal globe-form dial, with gilt Roman numerals, serpent-form hour and minute hands, time-and-strike movement stamped Vincenti et Cie 'Medaille D'Argent 1855 (Jean Vincenti, French, d.1834), numbered 16R, supported by three bronze dore putti, rising on marble columnar base, metal feet, retaining key, approx 16"h, 6.5"w, 6.5"d; (2) figural putti candelabra, with two rose stem arms ending in floral candle cups, rising on matching marble base, approx 13"h, 12.25"w, 5"d; 30lbs total **Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style**
• 17 PCS. STERLING SILVER: CUPS,
  17 PCS. STERLING SILVER: CUPS, PLATES, SPOONSGroup sterling silver table items. 1st item: Robbe & Berking shot beaker, marked 925. When cup is filled with a clear beverage, a picture of a fox appears. Once empty, the fox vanishes. 2 1/8" H. 2.435 oz troy including crystal "marble". 2nd item: Two Steiff Julep cups, marked on base, Sterling, 0701-13, monogrammed "J McK". 3 3/4" H. 7.735 oz troy. 3rd item: Six R. Wallace & Sons sterling soup spoons, monogrammed. 7" L. 8.125 oz troy. 4th item: 8 bread and butter plates, set of 7 Manchester Silver Co., marked on base, Sterling, 334 S and 1 by unknown maker with embossed rim, marked on base, Sterling, G6. 6" D, not monogrammed. 17.97 oz troy. Total weight: 36.26 oz troy (includes weight of marble). 17 sterling items total. Estate of Jane McKinnon, Lenoir City, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: All items are in very good condition with light scratches as expected. One julep cup has 1" dent near lip. Other julep cup has several tiny dents. Cups and spoons with monograms. Plates without monograms.
• FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE-TOP
  FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY COMMODEFrench Louis XVI style commode, late 19th c., having shaped marble top with rounded cup corners, over molded mahogany case, fitted with three drawers, flanked by round fluted corner posts, accented with brass mounts, pulls, and escutcheons, rising on turned tapered legs, lacking metal caps to three feet, the overall case with some loss and restorations, some raised veneer to top drawer, high gloss varnish to right side with splits and filled repairs, small chips to marble top, approx 33.75"h, 50"w, 23.5"d
• A LOUIS XVI STYLE ROUGE MARBLE
  A LOUIS XVI STYLE ROUGE MARBLE CLOCK WITH GILT BRONZE P...A LOUIS XVI STYLE ROUGE MARBLE CLOCK WITH GILT BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, JAPY FRERES CLOCKWORKS, FRENCH, LAST HALF 19TH CENTURY, the sober and noble portrait bust of Marie Antoinette on a circular socle and square blanc and rouge marble plinth, raised atop a restrained sarcophagus form base with applied ormolu bead trim and inset with gilt bronze floret guilloché mounts, centering a Roman and Arabic numbered dial with enameled flower garland swag panted dial, the clockworks marked, "Japy Freres Medaille du Honeur," with "A.1" in an oval, and engraved number 5536, the whole upheld by bronze floriform cup and cover form tapered feet. Height: 20" Width: 14" Depth: 10 1/2" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas Condition: Some patina, surface wear, repairs, minor losses, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. 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.
• Pair of French Patinated Bronze,
  Pair of French Patinated Bronze, Rose and White Marble, and Polished Black Slate Garniture Coupes, fourth quarter 19th century, in the form of ancient libation cups with relief decoration of centaurs and putti, presented on tall rose marble standards with white marble foot rings surmounting square polished black slate bases, each fitted with a conforming removable copper liner, h. 12-1/2", w. 6-1/2".