A few examples of appraisal values for
METAL PLATE

• STEINWAY EBONY MODEL M BABY GRAND
  STEINWAY EBONY MODEL M BABY GRAND PIANO W/ BENCH Steinway ebony baby grand piano, 2002, having maker's mark, model M, and serial number 559154 to metal plate, accompanied by a tufted bench. Approximate dimensions: h. 38.75", w. 57.625", d. 66.625"; bench h. 19.125", w. 24.75" (handle to handle), d. 16.25".
• STEINWAY 1927 BLACK BABY GRAND
  STEINWAY 1927 BLACK BABY GRAND MODEL 'M' W/PLAYER Steinway ebony baby grand piano, 1927, having a QRS Petine CD player and remote control, with maker's mark, model M, and serial number 253508 to metal plate, accompanied by lift top bench. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Michele & Ben Garren, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: piano h. 38.75", w. 57.625", d. 61.375"; bench h. 18.125", w. 36.5", d. 14.75".
• TRIPLE STAR ROPE TENSION SNARE DRUM
  TRIPLE STAR ROPE TENSION SNARE DRUM United States,Black-painted hoops/rims, calf skin heads, natural rope, leather ears marked with stars and "TRIPLE/STAR", vent with a metal plate marked "TRIPLE/STAR", and marked inside the shell opposite the vent "I.C. CONNOR".
• LOT OF DUCK DECOYSLot of carved
  LOT OF DUCK DECOYSLot of carved wood ducks, 5 decoys and one small carving. Decoys three unsigned, one with metal plate John Burris Pennsylvania, Drake mallard signed H. Heap and Karen Aumick. With a small wood carved duck, unsigned. Largest decoy 17 1/2"L. All as is, with chips, cracks and splits to wood, losses to paint, one missing beak and split at neck.
• HUANGHUALI TABLE CABINET,
  HUANGHUALI TABLE CABINET, GUANPIXIANG QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY ? ??????of rectangular form, the hinged cover lifting to reveal a separate compartment above a pair of richly-figured doors on a low base, the doors opening to reveal four short and one long drawers with lozenge-shaped metal plates and oval-shaped pulls, the front mounted with circular metal lock-plate and a cloud-form hasp, flanked by a pair of bail handles at the sides, the vividly-grained wood of a rich reddish-brown tone(1)32.2cm wide x 32.5cm high x 22.6cm deepProvenance: Private English collection, LondonNote: Compare with a similar huanghualitable cabinet illustrated by Wang Shixiang and C.Evarts, Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Hong Kong, 1995, pp.140-141, no.66. See also a similar cabinet with lobed circular mounts, 17th century, and another with square and lobed mounts, 17th/18th century, which were sold at Christie's New York, 16 September 1999, lots 68 and 60.
• (4) NAUTICAL SHIP'S WHEEL MANTEL
  (4) NAUTICAL SHIP'S WHEEL MANTEL CLOCKS & TOOL(lot of 4) Nautical ship mantel clocks, 20th c., all housed in case in the form of a ship's wheel, comprising: (1) German Salem ships bell, 8 day jeweled clock, with time and strike movements, hinged front, Arabic numerals, approx 7"diam, 2.5"d; (1) American Chelsea clock, with Arabic numerals, on adjustable round stand, engraved to front O.J. From E.W.J, June 12, 1947, approx 5"h, 4.25"diam; (1) bronze Chelsea clock and barometer, time and strike movement, Arabic numerals, hinged fronts, engraved "Presented to Commodore F. M. Haines, by the Fishers Island Yacht Club, in appreciation of his work in upbuilding interest in yachting," on rectangular base, with round feet, approx 9.75"h, 16"w, 3.25"d; together with (1) measurement tool, having three dials, on metal plate, with rectangular wood mount, approx 1"h, 9.25"w, 3.5"d; 23.25lbs total
• (2) CHINESE UPHOLSTERED PARCEL GILT
  (2) CHINESE UPHOLSTERED PARCEL GILT HUNTING CHAIRS(pair) Chinese hunting chairs, in red lacquer finish, each having curved back rail, gilt geometric central back panel, polychrome upholstered seat, stamped metal plate accents, rising on rotating foot rest, approx 36"h, 32.5"w, 28"d
• LEFAUCHEUX LONG BARREL PISTOL &
  LEFAUCHEUX LONG BARREL PISTOL & SKELETON STOCKLefaucheux double-action pinfire revolver with detachable shoulder stock, the 14" round barrel with front and rear fixed sights marked at left side "E. Lefaucheux, Invr Bervette," "NM" mark at left barrel lug, the six-round cylinder with foliate engraving, the left receiver with foliate engraving, serial number at left receiver, "VC" marked at right receiver, wood grips with one chipped, engraved butt plate with lanyard ring, the unmarked skeleton shoulder stock fits to a metal plate at the grip, overall length with stock: 30"
• MAITLAND-SMITH GILT & SILVERED
  MAITLAND-SMITH GILT & SILVERED CONSOLE TABLEMaitland-Smith Louis XVI style silver leaf finish console table, 20th c., having a faux marble tiled top over gilt foliate garland, rising on tapered ribbed supports joined by a stretcher with gilt foliate and finial, set on blunt arrow feet, makers metal plate at back, 34.25"h, 50"w, 18.5"d
• KEITH MILLER (B.1949) FRAMED
  KEITH MILLER (B.1949) FRAMED BOTANICAL PAINTINGFramed oil painting on metal plate, "Male Blue Headed Hummingbird with Bananier d'Ornement," signed lower right K. Miller (Keith Miller, Canada, Mexico, b.1949), titled with full signature verso, centered in silver-tone metal frame, sight: approx 10.75"h, 7.25"w, overall: approx 16.25"h, 12.75"w, 6.75lbs
• TIFFANY & CO. APPLE BLOSSOM
  TIFFANY & CO. APPLE BLOSSOM SHADEStamped; fitted with a later plate at top. 6 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. diam. Property from the Estate of Ernest Kafka Condition Fitted with a later metal plate at top to be used as a ceiling light. Plate soldered in. Related repair to a panel near plate. 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.
• GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE BLUE AND
  GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PLATESUnmarked. Comprising: A set of three Four plates The largest 9 in. diam. Condition Each with expected wear and rim nicks. The set with attached metal plate hangers. Another plate from the set with a reglued portion of the rim. One other plate with a 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.
• TIFFANY & CO. APPLE BLOSSOM
  TIFFANY & CO. APPLE BLOSSOM SHADEStamped; fitted with a later plate at top. 6 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. diam. Property from the Estate of Ernest Kafka Condition Fitted with a later metal plate at top to be used as a ceiling light. Plate soldered in. Related repair to a panel near plate. 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.
• CONTINENTAL BRONZE TAZZAMarked
  CONTINENTAL BRONZE TAZZAMarked 'A.M. Nacht' and '6711'; together with a mythological metal plate The tazza 3 1/8 x 11 in. Condition The tazza with verdigris oxidation and minor staining. The plate with minor staining.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.
• ITALIAN CARVED WALNUT SIDE
  ITALIAN CARVED WALNUT SIDE CHAIR48 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 15 1/2 in., height of seat 19 1/2 in. Condition Evidence of old worming throughout. Repair to the backrest with metal plate. Old repairs on the two stiles, front stretcher replaced. Age splits, gouges and minor losses to the seat, wear to the feet. Frame a bit wobbly.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.
• MINIATURE HANK HENRY WALKER (MA,
  MINIATURE HANK HENRY WALKER (MA, 1919-1995) CANADA GOOSE DISPLAY DECOY Newbury, MA, 1984 - 1986, carved and painted wood, preening posture, signed on recessed metal plate, 11 1/2" long.
• EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948):
  EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948): PASTEUREdmond Lachenal, French, 1855-1948 Pasteur, glazed ceramic plaque mounted to wooden panel, with metal plate inscribed with a quote from Pasteur; impressed "E. Lachenal" to ceramic glazed ceramic plaque Dimensions: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.), Overall: 16 x 11 x 3 in. (40.6 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm.) Condition:
• PREENING MALLARDLemuel T. Ward
  PREENING MALLARDLemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1965 13 in. long A decorative preener with excellent paint and a hollow body. The underside displays the date, the maker's metal plate, and Lem's signature. Original paint with light wear, slight chew to right wing tip, and some craquelure mostly to front of wings. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
• 8" dia. Danish Bronze Plate Plaque.
  8" dia. Danish Bronze Plate Plaque. Eagle central design with teardrop trim to rim. Comes with metal plate hanger to display on wall. Marked. Dimensions: H: 8.25 inches: W: 8.25 inches: D: 0.5 inches --- US Packing and Shipping charge: $35 Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred. Condition: Light spots and blemishes to the surface. Patina and oxidation. Light dings to rim.
• Set 4 RUSSELL WOODARD Arm Dining
  Set 4 RUSSELL WOODARD Arm Dining Chairs. Aluminum slatted form barrel back chairs on tulip pedestal bases. Includes: 210805 - 210805 inch leaves Dimensions: H: 31 inches: W: 26 inches: D: 26 inches: Frame Height: 3232 inches: Frame Width: 3232 inches - Seat Height: 210805 inches --- Condition: Some rust to metal plates under seat cushions. Some wear to cushions especially near piping. Light scuffs to metal
• GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER
  GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER GATELEG TABLEA modern?gateleg table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.?Herman Miller metal plate affixed to the underside. 29.5 x 40 x 18.5 inches with drop-leaves down, extends from 18.5 to 65 inches with two leaves. Condition Some water damage to the base of the feet, and a little bit of surface scratching from use.
• EDWARD WORMLEY DUNBAR CREDENZA WITH
  EDWARD WORMLEY DUNBAR CREDENZA WITH NATZLER TILESAn Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut credenza, having brass hardware inset with Natzler ceramic tiles. Hinged cabinet door and seven drawers, the top center of which has a pen tray and the bottom center is a larger file storage drawer. Dunbar metal plate affixed in one drawer. Design is very similar to the Janus line, designed in 1956, though the credenza's legs are not as highly stilted, and the case does not feature the pronounced knuckle joints typical of the Janus line. 29.25 x 48 x 20 inches. Condition Very good condition, only mild cosmetic wear from use.
• DIAMOND SETTING SAMPLE PLATE W/ 7
  DIAMOND SETTING SAMPLE PLATE W/ 7 DIAMONDSA metal plate with seven round cut bead set diamonds set in various shaped 10k white gold settings, numbered 1 through 7 below each. There is .18 total carat weight in diamonds, SI1 / SI2 clarity. The plate measures 3 3/16" long x 1" tall. Condition Some tarnish on the edges of the metal plate, mostly on the reverse. Overall good condition.
• BRONZE BUST OF YOUNG NAPOLEON AFTER
  BRONZE BUST OF YOUNG NAPOLEON AFTER EMILE LOUIS PICAULTEmile Louis Picault (after) (French, 1833-1915) Bonaparte Bronze 13" x 7" x 4 3/4" A nicely cast greenish-brown patinated bust of a young Napoleon Bonaparte, cast in France during the first half of the 20th century. Set atop a marble pedestal with gilt metal mounts. Stamps to the lower back of the bronze: "Picault," "Syndicat des Fabr. de Bronzes 1818 Unis France" foundry seal, "EP" monogram, "Made in France," and "Bronze." Stamped to the metal plate on the underside of the plinth: "Made in France," "EP" monogram, and "Bronze." Condition Very good condition, with only minor rubbing to the patina.
• MYRNA MINNIS "BEETHOVEN" (1986
  MYRNA MINNIS "BEETHOVEN" (1986 CERAMIC BUST)Myrna Minnis (Kansas, b. 1942) Beethoven , 1986 Glazed ceramic 19" x 21" x 11" (including plinth) Signed and dated to the back shoulder. Inscription on a metal plate affixed to the wooden plinth. Condition Very good condition, with no chips or notable wears observed.
• QUÉBEC DIAMOND POINT ARMOIREA small
  QUÉBEC DIAMOND POINT ARMOIREA small pine diamond point armoire with each door featuring a St. Andrews cross on both the upper and lower half of the door. Each side of the cupboard features a St. Andrews cross in the lower half and a five-point diamond panel in the upper half. Moulding across the bottom front. Original hand forged hardware. Hand forged nails. Old repairs using inset metal plates on the centre post. The door fastener is a contemporary replacement. The top boards of the cupboard and the moulding beneath are replacements. Old refinished condition. Québec, late 18th century. Measuring, 51" wide x 59" high x 21.5" deep.
• RON DEWEY (AMERICAN,
  RON DEWEY (AMERICAN, CONTEMPORARY) 12 ¼" "Caddy". Cast bronze sculpture with applied verdigris patina, depicting a golfer boy with clubs, wearing knickers and shirt with starched collar along with studded shoes and tweed cap; on a black onyx pedestal; artist signed "Jc Ne" and dated '92 in the bronze base; gold tone metal plate attached to the base: "Canterbury Gold Club 2008 Invitational - Champions". rondeweysculpture.com
• AFRICAN ANTIQUE TRIBAL CEREMONIAL
  AFRICAN ANTIQUE TRIBAL CEREMONIAL CARVED MARKA MASK, MALI 15 ½" x 6 ½" x 4 ½ Carved wood antique Mali Marka ceremonial tribal mask with applied hammered and decoratively cut mix metal plates and additional metal "icicles," two horns on head along with relief decoration.
• MIXED MEDIA, STEPHEN NAMARA Stephen
  MIXED MEDIA, STEPHEN NAMARA Stephen Namara (American, b. 1953), Untitled, 1988, pencil, charcoal, and ink on a viking G1 metal plate, signed and dated lower right, plate: 40.5"h x 30.5"w. overall (with frame): 47"h x 37"w. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, San Francisco.
• HARDWOOD CABINETA rectangular
  HARDWOOD CABINETA rectangular form wooden cabinet, supported by four square feet, with two drawers and a big section beneath, decorated with a tripartite metal plate and suspending reticulated door pulls. L: 37.9cm, W: 50.3cm, H 81.2cm
• HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FIGURINE,
  HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FIGURINE, THE SORCERERS APPRENTICE...Limited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand. A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE. Impressed limited edition numbers. Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 6"H x 5.5"D Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500 Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter Country of Origin: United States
• HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FIGURINE,
  HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FIGURINE, THE RELUCTANT APPRENTICE...Limited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand. A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE RELUCTANT APPRENTICE. Impressed limited edition numbers. Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 4.5"H x 5.5"D Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500 Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter Country of Origin: United States
• HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA
  HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA FIGURINE, THE WHIRLPOOLLimited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand. A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE WHIRLPOOL. Impressed limited edition numbers. Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 4"H x 5.5"D Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500 Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter Country of Origin: United States
• HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA
  HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA FIGURINE, THE INCANTATION...Limited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand. A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE INCANTATION. Impressed limited edition numbers. Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 3.25"H x 5.5"D Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500 Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter Country of Origin: United States
• HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA
  HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA FIGURINE, THE DREAMLimited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand. A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE RELUCTANT APPRENTICE. Impressed limited edition numbers. Issued: 1995 Dimensions: 7"H x 5.5"D Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500 Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter Country of Origin: United States
• GOEBEL MONUMENTAL AMERICANA FIGURE,
  GOEBEL MONUMENTAL AMERICANA FIGURE, WESTWARD BOUNDLimited Edition. White bisque. Artist signed by Gerhard Skrobek. An exemplary monumental Goebel white bisque porcelain group figurine depicting western pioneers leading oxen and a covered wagon. Commemorative metal plate incised WESTERWARD BOUND SCULPTED BY GERHARD SKROBEK FOR W. GOEBEL. Set upon a wooden base plinth with plaque edition number. The artist, Gerhard Skrobek (1922-2007), was the master sculptor at the Goebel porcelain factory and the premier postwar artisan of Hummel figurines. Damage to one ox horn. Artist: Gerhard Skrobek Issued: c. 1970 Dimensions: 11"H x 21.5"W Edition Number: 310 Edition Size: 400 Manufacturer: W. Goebel Country of Origin: West Germany