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• Collection of Ephemera Related to Ocean
  Collection of Ephemera Related to Ocean Liners, early/mid 20th century including menus, post cards, pamphlets, match book covers, trading cards, luggage tags, Titanic theme sheet music, etc. sheet music 14 x 10.25 in — 35.6 x 26 cm
• SIX LALIQUE GLASS `FAUNE' MENU HOLDERS
  SIX LALIQUE GLASS `FAUNE' MENU HOLDERS (6) Designed in 1928 Each moulded to the base with a faun, his horns adorned with grapes, heightened with grey staining, moulded mark R.Lalique, 14cm high
• A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: 
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa: 38.6cmMotohaba: 2.7cm  Sakihaba:  2.1cm Kasane: 6mmHada: Itame/nagare but detail obscured by light abrasion.Hamon: Suguha with ko-gunomeKissaki: Chu-kissaki with slight damage to tip details of boshi not visibleNakago:  Ubu, one mekugi ana, kurijiri Kesho yasurimeiKoshirae light brown silk braid bound same tsuka, iron mokkogata tsuba. Menuki monkeys with baskets of flowers. Fuchi kashira vines in gold over fine shakudo nanako. Gold foil covered copper habaki (damaged) Black ishimei lacquered saya.Provenance: purchased in a local UK antique shop 1958.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: 
  A Koto ko- Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shobu-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 36.2cmMotohaba: 2.6cm Sakihaba:  2.0cm Kasane: 5mmHada: jigane is pitted and obscures hadaHamon: indistinguishable in current polishNakago:  one mekugi ana, kurijiri, badly corroded overallKoshirae: Rattan wrapped tsuka over dark polished wood. With single fern frond menuki. Nashiji black saya with copper fittingsProvenance: purchased in a local UK auction in 1952Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa.All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata: 
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 50.5cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.2cm Kasane: 7mmHada: itame but detail obscured by light abrasionHamon: Suguha base with pointed ko-gunomeKissaki: chu-kissakiNakago:  suriage one mekugi ana, signed Terushige (possibly 4th generation circa 1648)Koshirae yellow silk braid bound over black lacquered same tsuka, round iron tsuba with gold inlay. Menuki bow arrows and quiver in copper and gold plain iron fuchi (kashira missing)Provenance: gifted in 1962.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• A LOT OF MOSTLY STERLING AND PLATED
  A LOT OF MOSTLY STERLING AND PLATED FLATWARE, INCLUDING ENGLISH CLEWLEY & CO. STERLING MOUNTED 'MENU' HOLDERS, STERLING SALT AND DEM... A lot of mostly sterling and plated flatware, including English Clewley & Co. sterling mounted 'Menu' holders, sterling salt and demitasse spoons, miscellaneous plated flatware, mother of pearl and ivorine handled fruit or butter knives, total weighable 5.1 ozt. Provenance: Property from the estate of internationally recognized textile artist and designer, Mr. Julian Tomchin, San Francisco, CA
• 12 CHRISTOFLE 'VERTIGO' SILVERPLATE
  12 CHRISTOFLE 'VERTIGO' SILVERPLATE MENU HOLDERS Set of twelve Christofle 'Vertigo' pattern silverplate menu holders, of triple ring form, each having impressed maker's mark to under side. Provenance: From The Estate of James A. Adams Jr., Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: h. 1.5", w. 1.375", d. 1.75".
• AFTER NICOLAS LANCRET (FRENCH, 1690-1743),
  AFTER NICOLAS LANCRET (FRENCH, 1690-1743), DAS MENUETT (THE MINUET) Mezzotint in colors, likely a 19th- or early 20th-century printing, after the original painting of from the 18th century, presented in oval eglomisé and gilt framing.
• John Latham (1740-1837) Superb Menura
  John Latham (1740-1837) Superb Menura (lyre Bird) hand coloured engraving, circa 1820's, approx 14 cm x 21 cm
• STEAMSHIP & HOT AIR BALLOONS ADVERTISEMENT
  STEAMSHIP & HOT AIR BALLOONS ADVERTISEMENT OIL Steamship / ship and hot air balloons, menu board / advertisement, inscribed in French: "Les Aeronautes Au-Dessus du Port Du Havre Assistant au Depart du Vapeur 'Ville de Paris' en Partance pour L'Amerique du Sud." oil on canvas mounted to board. Image: 34" H x 47.25" W; frame: 38.5" H x 52.5" W x 1.5" D. Craquelure throughout, minor paint loss to corners.
• DANIEL DE LOOSE LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY COMMODEFrench
  DANIEL DE LOOSE LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY COMMODEFrench Louis XVI marble-top commode, 18th c., partial blind stamp at top of case '... Loose,' attributed to Daniel De Loose [Deloose] (Franco-Flemish, master in March 1767, died 1788), accompanied by the stamp 'JME' (Jurande des Menusiers Ebenistes- the cabinet-makers and joiners guild), mahogany case fitted with five drawers with pink silk moire interior lining, fluted corner posts, gilt bronze foliate mounts, rising on tapered fluted legs, lowest drawer with (one) replacement pull, approx 34.5"h, 55"w, 24"d
• (2) FRAMED ITALIAN PRINTS ON PAPER(lot
  (2) FRAMED ITALIAN PRINTS ON PAPER(lot of 2) Italian framed prints on paper, comprising: (1) printed restaurant menu, from Da Meo Patacca in Rome, Italy, (1) colored etching of Genua (Genoa, Italy) on paper, foxing to the sheet, largest: sight: approx 15"h, 41"w, overall: approx 22"h, 51"w; 18.5lbs total
• KENT FLOETER (AMERICAN, B. 1937). Grouping
  KENT FLOETER (AMERICAN, B. 1937). Grouping of 11 m/m on paper. To include 10 Thanksgiving menus and 1 birthday card. From a New York, NY collection. Dimensions from 16" high x 12" wide to 26" high x 20" wide. Condition: Unframed. As/is.
• GROUPING OF TWO CHANTERELLE MENUS By
  GROUPING OF TWO CHANTERELLE MENUS By Alex Katz and Gregory Hull. Includes blank card by Alex Katz. From an NYC collection. Dimensions from 6.5" high x 4.75" wide to 12.5" high x 10" wide. Condition: Unframed. Toning. Wear at margins.
• FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XV BEECHWOOD FAUTEUILS
  FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XV BEECHWOOD FAUTEUILS à LA REINE, STAMPED J.B. SENéUpholstered in needlework panels. Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maitre in 1769. 37 3/4 x 26 1/2 x 29 in., height of seat 15 1/2 in. Note: The son of the menuisier Claude I Sené, J.B.C.Sené was established in the rue du Cléry at the sign of the Gros Chapelet. In 1785, he was appointed fournisseur du Garde-Meuble de la Couronne alongside Jean-Baptiste Boulard, and he gradually supplanted the latter to become amongst the most celebrated menuisiers of the Louis XVI period. Royal patronage dominated the vast majority of his mature career, and he was responsible for supplying seat-furniture to the King and Queen at Saint-Cloud, Versailles, Compiègne, Fontainebleau etc. Condition Scattered wear and a few holes to the needlework panels. Minor seam separations, one to the top rail with an old repair. Old repair to the back left legs of both chairs. Minor fading and expected small age splits. Beautifully carved with guilloche borders, large scale. Structurally sound.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.
• SUITE OF LOUIS XVI PAINTED SEAT FURNITURE,
  SUITE OF LOUIS XVI PAINTED SEAT FURNITURE, STAMPED J.B. BOULARDJean-Baptiste Boulard, Maitre in 1754; fitted with a Christie's label "Juin 4, 2003, Lot 495/7". Comprising: One Settee, 43 3/4 x 5 ft. 10 in. x 26 3/4 in.; height of seat 19 1/2 in. Pair of Painted Fauteuils en Cabriolet, 36 1/2 x 22 3/4 x 22 3/4 in., height of seat 17 1/2 in. Three Unpainted Fauteuils en Cabriolet Frames, 36 1/2 x 23 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. height of seat 14 1/4 in. Note: Jean-Baptiste Boulard worked almost exclusively for the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne from 1777, supplying a plethora of menuiserie to the crown at Versailles, the Tuileries, Fontainebleau and Saint-Cloud. In 1785, he delivered a suite of thirty-six chairs carved by Jean Hauré for the Salon des Jeux at Versailles and in 1786 collaborated with fellow menuisier Jean-Baptiste Sené (matire in 1769), with whom he shared many Royal commissions, to deliver a suite of twelve dining chairs for the salle à manger of Louis XVI at Versailles (P. Verlet, Le Mobilier Royal Francais, vol. I pp. 81-83, n. 31, pl. XLV). Condition The settee has traces of paint and parcel-gilt on the frame. Repairs to the corners of the top rail with minor losses to the carving. Evidence of old worming with minor age splits and wear to the painted and gilt surface. The pair of white painted fauteuils have minor seam separations with nicks. Evidence of old worming, painting refreshed and new corner blocks. The three fauteuil frames with age splits, losses to the carving and old worming. One of the frames with an epoxy-type filler on the backrest, supports, back legs and some of the garland carving. All with structurally sound frames. 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.
• SIGNED JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SHIN-GUNTO
  SIGNED JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SHIN-GUNTO SWORD. A Japanese WWII Shin-Gunto officers sword with a painted brown metal saya. This sword features a signed Kanenao Saku an approx. 26 .50" signed blade with a lovely hamon (pattern of harden edge), copper habaki, copper seppa, copper fuchi, bronze? tsuba, same (ray skin) wrap, bamboo mekugi, triple chrysanthemum menuki (decorative grip), damaged brown ito (hilt wrap), bronze? kashira (pommel), painted metal saya (scabbard), bronze? chrysanthemum hanger, and a bronze? koiguchi (throat). From a Hastings On Hudson NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 26 1/2" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Sword exhibits wear consistent with age. Missing kojiri (endmount). Damaged brown ito (hilt wrap). Blade exhibits chips. Saya (scabbard) exhibits a few dings.
• GROUP OF THREE DINNER MENUSComprising: The
  GROUP OF THREE DINNER MENUSComprising: The menu from Henry Koehler's bachelor dinner, The Brook 1964 The menu from a White House dinner, 1962 The menu from a dinner honoring Henry Koehler, The Brook 1999 The largest 16 x 13 in. (frame). Condition The bachelor menu is very faded. The White House menu with heavy foxing. The other with a few small spots to the mat. Not examined out of frame. 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.
• MILITARIA. SIGNED JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S
  MILITARIA. SIGNED JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SHIN- Gunto Sword. A Japanese WWII Shin-Gunto officers sword with a metal saya and a surrender tag. This sword features a signed blade, steel habaki, copper? seppa, gold tone fuchi, bronze? tsuba, same (ray skin) wrap, gold tone triple chrysanthemum menuki (decorative grip), brown ito (hilt wrap), bronze? kashira (pommel), painted metal saya (scabbard), bronze? chrysanthemum hanger, and a bronze? koiguchi (throat). From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: sword and scabbard measure approx. 39 1/2" in length. Blade measures approx. 26 1/4" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Sword exhibits wear consistent with age. All sword is preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil. Updated on 12/17/2022
• MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI
  MILITARIA. JAPANESE SIGNED WAKIZASHI SWORD. A Japanese signed wakizashi sword. This sword features a signed blade, metal habaki, metal seppa, decorated fuchi with gold tone accents, bronze? tsuba with gold tone accents, same (ray skin) wrap, figural horse menuki (decorative grip) with gold tone accents, soiled beige? ito (hilt wrap), bronze? figural kashira (pommel) with gold tone accents, painted wood saya (scabbard), enamel kurikata, and a blackened copper? kojiri with gold tone accents. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: blade measure approx. 20.25" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Item exhibits wear consistent with age. All items are preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil. Scabbard is cracked and is secured with tape. Kozuka is missing.
• TWELVE SILVER WHIPPET FORM PLACECARD
  TWELVE SILVER WHIPPET FORM PLACECARD HOLDERS AND A MENU HOLDERMarked 'Sterling'. The placecards 2 1/4 in. long, the menu holder 4 1/4 in. long, 30 oz. approx. gross weight. Condition Minor wear and in good condition. One with a tiny area of discoloration to one whippet's haunches. 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.
• COLLECTION, 9 HEREND PORCELAIN PLACE
  COLLECTION, 9 HEREND PORCELAIN PLACE SETTINGSCollection of nine Herend porcelain place card or menu holders comprising a pair of yellow butterflies on a leaf (approx. height 1.62 in., width 3.32 in., depth 3.25 in.); tomato on a leaf (approx. height 2 in., width 3 in., depth 3 in.); white rose and a coral rose on leaves (approx. height 1.62 in., width 3.32 in., depth 3.25 in.); pair of rabbits on leaves (approx. height 1.62 in., width 3.32 in., depth 3.25 in.); chicken on a leaf, the other a blue bird on a leaf (approx. height 1.62 in., width 3.32 in., depth 3.25 in. ). All hallmarked for HEREND PORCELAIN.
• COUNTRY STORE MENU BOARD LATE 19TH/EARLY
  COUNTRY STORE MENU BOARD LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY 25.5" X 13.75".COUNTRY STORE MENU BOARD, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, White lettering against a black ground, including "Leaf Lard" in crest and a list of menu items "Bacon", "Sausage", "Head Cheese", etc. below. Dimensions: 25.5" x 13.75". Provenance: The Collection of Bob & Nancy Skinner.
• MARTIN PURYEAR (ILLINOIS/NEW YORK, 1941-),
  MARTIN PURYEAR (ILLINOIS/NEW YORK, 1941-), UNTITLED ABSTRACT., WOODCUT ON PAPER, 14" X 17.75". FRAMED 18" X 22".MARTIN PURYEAR, Illinois/New York, 1941-, Untitled abstract. Signed in image lower right. Printed menu for "New York Live Arts Premiere Gala Dinner by David Waltuck at the Paula Cooper Gallery, September 15, 2011" on reverse. Dimensions: Woodcut on paper, 14" x 17.75". Framed 18" x 22". Provenance: Notes:David Waltuck is the celebrity chef of Ark Restaurants and Chanterelle of New York City. Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane of New York Live Arts established this benefit that took place at the Paula Cooper Gallery in West Chelsea.
• TWO MONTBLANC FOUNTAIN PENS FROM THE
  TWO MONTBLANC FOUNTAIN PENS FROM THE MUSICIANS SERIES A J.S. Bach limited edition, no. 03373/12000, with a M 18kt two-tone gold nib, and a Yehudi Menuhin special edition with M 18kt two-tone gold nib
• A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN CAST SILVER MENU
  A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN CAST SILVER MENU HOLDERS by Frederick James Ross, Chester 1910, depicting figures relating to Winchester: King Alfred the Great and the Trusty Servant, each on a stepped octagonal base, King Alfred is 8.8cm high (c.60g) (2) Provenance: Bt. from Steppes Hill Farm Antiques, 10th May 2013.
• THREE COURSE MEAL AT DORCHESTER AWARD
  THREE COURSE MEAL AT DORCHESTER AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT AL MOLO A three course meal for two and bottle of house wine at Al Molo Dorchester, Ristorante Di Pesce. This award-winning restaurant, owned by Giuseppe Vannucci and Tim Newton, brings fresh, locally caught fish to the forefront of its Italian menu. All in the wonderful historical surroundings of one of Dorchester’s oldest buildings, Judge Jeffries, a rare timber-framed structure with two Jacobean rooms and Tudor fireplaces. Proceeds to benefit the Dorset Museum
• A collection of six framed menu covers
  A collection of six framed menu covers from the French Line ship company, artist signed by Jean A. Mercier, in cherry frames. Images 7.5” x 6” Overall 14.75” x 12” Condition: overall good condition CT Transfer Fee $20
• A Koto Wakizashi Blade in Later Gunto
  A Koto Wakizashi Blade in Later Gunto Mounts, 15th Century and Later The old blade unsigned (mumei), in a later leather-wrapped saya with hanger and branded with the characters '??', three-leaf kamon menuki and military mounts; nagasa length 20.2 in (51.2 cm) overall length 36.6 in — 93 cm
• A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo Fittings,
  A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo Fittings, Edo Period, Circa 1800 Fitted with all matching black 'shakudo' (gold and copper alloy) kodachi fittings incised with floral scrolls, from the kojiri (end cap) of the saya (sheath) to the matching fuchi-kashira on the tsuka (handle), with shakudo nail menuki, the tsuba decorated with gold paulownia flowers, the saya lacquered with pine-needle decoration overall length 26.5 in — 67.3 cm
• A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts
  A Koto Bizen Wakizashi With Edo Mounts and Higo Kozuka, 16th Century and Later The blade unsigned (mumei), with shakudo tsuba and fuchi-kashira, the kashira decorated with paulownia crest (mon), straight copper bar menuki, and gold 'rain-pattern' habaki, the koto period kozuka decorated with a crayfish; nagasa length 15.5 in (39.3 cm) length 24.9 in — 63.3 cm
• Two Wakizashi and Tanto Koshirae, 19th
  Two Wakizashi and Tanto Koshirae, 19th Century The wakizashi koshirae comprised of a gold-rimmed shakudo tsuba, double-arrow menuki, and chrysanthemum fuchi-kashira; the tanto koshirae with kongo (vajra) menuki and a cloud-pattern saya longest overall length 22.3 in — 56.7 cm
• A Katana Koshirae (Sword Mountings),
  A Katana Koshirae (Sword Mountings), Edo Period (1615-1868) The saya fitted with a brass tachi-style 'floral' koshirae, decorated on one side with two kamon (crests), the other with an alternating pattern of kamon in copper; the tsuba with cherry blossoms, the fuchi-kashira with floral patterns, and menuki with flower heads (no blade present) overall length 31.3 in — 79.4 cm
• A Japanese Aikuchi Tanto, 17th/18th
  A Japanese Aikuchi Tanto, 17th/18th Century Shinto period blade with all matching early Edo period higo fittings, including a silver shakudo 'rope' tsuba, silver-inlaid iron 'kiri-mon' fuchi-kashira and kojiri, dragon menuki, and silver habaki; nagasa length 8.5 in (21.6 cm) overall length 15.1 in — 38.3 cm
• A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, 16th/17th Century
  A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, 16th/17th Century Koto period blade mumei (unsigned), the lacquer saya with a kamon (crest); fitted with Edo period koshirae, including square iron sukashi tsuba, iron and gold fuchi-kashira, gold puppy menuki and 'rain-pattern' habaki; nagasa length 12.5 in (31.7 cm) overall length 22 in — 56 cm
• A Japanese Katana, Two Signatures, 17th
  A Japanese Katana, Two Signatures, 17th Century One side signed 'Bizen no Kuni Osafune Ju Shichibei nojo Sukesada (fifth generation), Kanbun 1 February' (1661), the other side signed 'Sozaemon nojo Sukesada' (secular name); gold-inlaid heavy iron fuchi-kashira, sukashi tsuba with kamon, and crayfish menuki; nagasa length 20.5 in (52 cm) overall length 34.6 in — 88 cm