501
Four Piece Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Tea Service French, 20th century, pear form body with leaf and dart borders, wooden handles, marks for Christofle, 10 in. coffee pot with matching tea pot, covered sugar and creamer, light wear
Provenance: Estate of L. Raymond Billet, Chicago, Illinois; by descent
Estimate: $400 - $800
503
Georgian Inlaid Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy ivory escutcheon, brass carrying handles, divided interior with two lidded compartments and recessed area holding pressed glass mixing bowl, 8-1/4 x 121/2 x 6-1/8 in., scattered scratches and bumps to wood, scattered minor shrinkage cracks, some discoloration to brass elements, losses to interior linings, feet possible replacements (unused holes at underside corners), glass bowl probably associated (box lid does not close with glass bowl lid on)
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
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502
Dutch School Painting (19th century)
The Visitor, bearing spurious signature upper left “David Oyens”, oil on canvas, 27-7/8 x 24-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition cove molding frame, 41-1/2 x 38-3/8 x 3-3/4 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, crackle, retouch throughout with some evidence at signature; frame with wear, restorations
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $600 - $900
504
Southern Federal Inlaid Cherry Chest of Drawers
late 18th century, inset top, two short over three long graduated drawers, bracket feet, 45 x 36-3/4 x 15 in., overall structurally sound, scattered cracks, top with partially filled cracks, scattered insect damage (not active), one drawer with small patches, base and feet have been partially rebuilt, front spurs of base are replaced, rear proper left foot appears to be replaced, base with scattered patches, replaced brasses, other general wear and imperfections expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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505 Turkish Kilim Carpet 20th century, red field with geometric floral designs, borders with geometric shapes, 11 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 1 in., abrash, in good condition overall, minimal wear, a few areas of separation
Estimate: $500 - $700
506
49 Pieces Assorted Sterling Flatware American, 20th century, including 21 pieces Alvin Hamilton, serving spoon, cocktail forks, round soups spoons, and solid handle spreaders; Gorham Lancaster ice tongs; 11 pieces Gorham English Gadroon, round soup spoons and demitasse spoons; ten Gorham Cambridge round soup spoons; Kirk Repousse berry serving spoon and bon bon; four pieces Gorham Strasbourg, demitasse spoons and pickle fork, 31.38 oz. T., 4 in. to 8-3/8 in., average wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $800
507
Chinese White Glazed Pot earthenware, the remnants of an inscription on base, 6 x 6-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, and glaze voids, some wear and chipping to base Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
508
Two Chinese Carved Jade Openwork Figures
white with brown inclusions, chilong form, 1-1/4 x 1-5/8 x 1/2 in.; pale green with brown inclusions, chilong with fruit, 1-1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in., surface dirt and accretion
Estimate: $200 - $400
These items tested jadeite (white with brown example) and nephrite (pale green example) on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
509
Chinese Interior Painted Snuff Bottle for the Islamic Market late 19th/early 20th century, decoration of figures in Persian style clothing, green jade cap, 3-1/8 x 1-5/8 in., spoon separated from cap (pieces retained), some roughness at rim and base, minor loss to enamel, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
510
Chinese Export Porcelain Oval Platter 19th century, possibly for the French Market, initialed “B” within cartouche, wide orange enamel and gilt bands, 1-1/4 x 16 x 13-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks, some scratching, slight loss to gilt
Provenance: Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
511
Three Chinese Export Blue and White Table Objects 19th century, comprising: lidded teapot with twist form handle, 6-1/4 x 9 in.; coffee pot with twist form handle, 7-1/2 x 7-7/8 in.; diamond form tray with Fitzhugh pattern, 7-1/8 x 5 in., anomalies, pinholes, loss to gilt, wear to bases, surface dust/ accretion; teapot with large hairline cracks to side walls, small crack to handle; coffee pot with spider crack to base
Provenance: Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
512
Group of Five Chinese Enamel Decorated Porcelain Table Objects 19th century, in the Famille rose and Imari palette, comprising: pair of bowls with floral decoration, 4-5/8 x 10-1/8 in.; pair of small vases with flared rims, 5-1/2 x 2-5/8 in.; rotund lidded vase, decoration featuring peacock among flora, 5-7/8 x 5-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, crazing, loss to enamel and gilt, surface dirt/ accretion; one small flared vase with repairs to mouth
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $100 - $300
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513
Four Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Floral Plates 19th century, with floral festoons and sprays, comprising: two scalloped edged plates, larger 9-1/4 diameter; circular plate, 9-3/8 in. diameter; octagonal plate, 8-3/4 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, some glaze voids and firing cracks, some loss to gilt and enamel, scattered small chips to edges, surface dirt/accretion; octagonal plate with two hairlines from rim
Provenance: Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
514
Two Small Chinese Glazed Pottery Vessels possibly early Qing dynasty, comprising: lidded box with floral motif in shallow relief, 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 in. diameter; lobed jar, 2-1/2 x 3-1/4 in., surface dirt, glaze crazing and crackle throughout; box with typical edge wear at rims, small chip to base
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
515
14 Assorted Pieces Imari Palette Porcelain Tableware Japanese and British, comprising: seven matching bowls, 2 x 5-3/4 in.; four dishes of varying size and form, largest 8-1/4 in. diameter; pitcher, 5-3/4 x 6-3/4 in.; small tureen with underplate, 5-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 6-1/4 in. overall, surface dirt and accretion, pinholes, scattered areas of rubbing and losses to gilding, typical light wear to bases; octagonal dish with small corner chip; tureen underplate with very small glaze chip to underside; scalloped dish with small rim chip
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
516
Chinese Qingbai Type Porcelain Bowl interior with raised floral decoration, 2 x 6 in., some anomalies, pinholes, and micro abrasions, some surface dirt/accretion, rubbing and loss to glaze in high relief areas
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
517
Indonesian Bronze Fat Lamp Banda Islands, probably 19th century, incised decoration, 6-1/2 x 14-3/8 in., spotting, discoloration, verdigris, patina, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $50 - $100
518
Chinese Monochrome Blue Glazed Porcelain Dish possibly late Ming/early Qing dynasty, for the Indonesian market, 10-1/2 in. diameter, surface dirt, scattered scratches, pinholes, and other small firing anomalies
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
519
Nine Vietnamese Blue and White Earthenware Cosmetics Boxes possibly Ming dynasty, all of similar form, of varying size, 2 x 2-3/8 in. to 3 x 3-3/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, typical wear and small chips to rim interiors and bases, glaze crazing/crackle
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
520
Three Early Thai Double Handled Pottery Vases Sawankhalok or style, glazed earthenware, 4 in. to 5-1/4 in., surface dirt, scattered minor pinholes, glaze crackle/crazing, typical roughness to feet; smallest with very small rim crack
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
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521
Four Early Asian Glazed Pottery Miniature Vessels Chinese/Thai, possibly 18th century or earlier, earthenware, comprising: miniature double chicken head ewer, 3-1/2 x 3 x 2-3/4 in.; crackle glazed double handled vessel, 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.; censer, 2-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.; small jarlet, 3 x 3 in., surface dirt and accretion, glaze crazing/crackle, typical roughness to edges and feet as made, scattered glaze flaking and losses; jarlet with small rim chips; ewer with firing crack at handle top
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
523
Seven Thai Sawankhalok or Style Lidded Pottery Jarlets of varying size, 3-1/2 x 4 in. to 4 x 4-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, pinholes, typical wear and small chips to rim interiors and feet, glaze crazing/crackle; one with hairline crack visible at interior
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
522
Three Chinese Celadon Glazed Vessels possibly mid Qing dynasty, comprising: cup, 3-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.; plate, 1-3/4 x 8-3/8 in.; water dropper, 4 in., surface dirt, some glaze crackle/crazing, scattered pinholes; cup with old chip to foot (possibly during firing); water dropper with firing crack to base
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
524
Chinese Carved White Jade Hairpin pointed tapered form with openwork bird and floral terminal, 4-1/2 in., natural inclusions throughout, some surface dirt
Provenance:
Estimate: $100 - $300
This item tested as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
525
Naturalistic Lidded Yixing Clay Teapot 20th century, impressed signature to lid underside, spherical form with branch form handle and spout, incised script and flowering branch decoration, leaf form lid, 5-1/4 x 7-3/4 x 4-1/2 in., some surface dirt and tape residue
Provenance:
Estimate: $100 - $300
527
Six Asian Celadon Glazed Earthenware Low Bowls Chinese/Southeast Asian, possibly Ming dynasty, 1-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. to 2-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered edge wear and small rim chips, glaze crazing/crackle throughout, pinholes, glaze voids; two with rim hairlines; one with some glaze flaking and loss; one bowl with large rim chip
Provenance: Vault Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
526
Chinese Red Lacquer “Wedding” Chair
19th/20th century, sloped splat with figural carved relief, decorative brackets, plank seat fitted with floral carved side drawer, stretchered base with scrolled reticulated decoration, 36 x 17 x 14 in., structurally sound, red lacquer surface is worn with areas of later paint and losses, all four legs with restorations, reticulation with small repairs, scattered abrasions and surface wear, other imperfections from age and use
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
528
Chinese Small Underglaze Blue Ginger Jar with Scholars porcelain, with six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor, 4-5/8 x 4-3/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, glaze voids, crazing, surface dirt/accretion, wear to base, glaze anomaly to the arm of seated figure
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
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529
Four Asian Cloisonne Miniature Vessels Chinese/Japanese, 19th/early 20th century, largest 8-3/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of pitting and loss to enamel, some discoloration to metal; baluster vases with large chips
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $200 - $400
530
Chinese Porcelain Enamel Decorated Brush Pot Republic period, with red enamel seal mark to base, polychrome decoration of bird and floral tree branch, with some script, 5-5/8 x 2-1/4 in., some anomalies, pinholes, loss to enamel, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: Estimate: $100 - $300
Chinese Marble Inset
19th century, shaped crest rail, pierced seatback with marble backing, inset plank seat flanked by reticulated brackets, stretchered base, 36-1/2 x 21-1/4 x 17 in., chair frame structurally sound with loose backing, marble not removed for inspection, seat with loss, loose element and crack along rear end, leg joints with restorations, surface with discoloration and scattered wear, other imperfections from age and use
Provenance:
Estimate: $100 - $300
532
Two Sumba Carved Figural Wood Roof Finials
Indonesian, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: double sided carving featuring male and female, 23-1/4 x 5-3/4 in.; male head carving with mother of pearl eyes, 14-3/4 x 6-3/4 in., surface dirt/accretion, wear to wood commensurate with outdoor use and age, scattered cracks, chips, and losses; double sided example with large chip to nose on one side
Provenance: Private Collection, Hilton Head, South Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300
533
Three Continental Painted Paper Fans, One Framed 19th/early 20th century, courting scenes, mother of pearl and faux tortoiseshell handles, largest framed, 12-1/2 x 20-1/4 x 1 in., some creasing, lifting, and small tears to paper at handle edges, framed example not examined out of frame, frame with light wear and abrasions
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $200 - $400
535
French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case enamel dial with Arabic numerals and blued hands, hinged back door opening to movement stamped “Made in France”, 5-1/2 x 3-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.; original leather bound carrying case with removable panel for viewing, 5 x 3-3/8 x 3-7/8 in., not tested for functionality, lacking winding keys, spotting and discoloration to brass, some chips to glass at edges and corners, surface dirt/accretion; leather case with cracking, lifting, and loss
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
534
Seven Russian Lacquer Boxes
20th century, papier mache, lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across lids, one dated “1994”, of varying size and shape, most in decoration of snow scene, one with deer, largest 1-7/8 x 5 x 3-3/4 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion; one with cracking near right corner
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
536
Group of German Painted Lead Toys, Approximately 75 Pieces early 20th century, many stamped “Germany” or numbered on base, farm scene and ice skating scene, largest piece 2 x 3-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of rubbing and losses to paint, scattered dents; two pieces broken off bases
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
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537
Louis XV Style Boulle Table Clock
probably French, late 19th century, with applied scrollwork and bronze mounts, gilt dial with enamel Roman numerals, sunburst pendulum, 14-3/8 x 7-7/8 x 4-5/8 in., not tested for functionality, lacking winding key, hinged glass door does not fasten closed, some lifting and warping to scrollwork, discoloration, surface dust/ accretion
Provenance: Private Collection, Weaverville, North Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
538
Six Delft Blue and White Plates
probably Dutch, late 18th/19th century, marked “BD” on undersides, 9 in. diameter, all with scattered rim chips, glaze voids, and pinholes, surface dirt and accretion; two with spider cracks to bases
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $400 - $600
539
Eight Russian Hand Painted and Lacquered Eggs with Stands 20th century, wood, with gilt highlights, each signed and inscribed in Russian, some dated, of varying size and decoration, 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. to 6-3/8 x 4-3/4 in.; seven wood stands and one gilt metal, largest 2-7/8 x 2-3/8 in., minor scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $200 - $400
540
Eight Russian Lacquer Boxes with Architectural Scenes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 3-1/4 x 5-7/8 x 5-3/4 in., some scratching, cracking, and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
541
Two Small Louis XV Style Boulle Clocks probably French, late 19th century, each with applied scrollwork and bronze mounts, enamel Roman numerals, one dial marked “Hry Marc/Paris”, 12-1/4 x 6-1/4 x 3-3/4 in. and 12 x 6-3/8 x 3-1/2 in., not tested for functionality, lacking winding keys, one lacking pendulum, lifting and warping to scrollwork, some loose mounts, some verdigris and surface dirt/accretion; Marc example with damage to dial, hinged back door does not fasten closed
Provenance: Private Collection, Weaverville, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
543
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Hall Chair 19th century, scrolled seatback centered by a North wind mask and cabochon medallion, dish form seat, scrolled trestle base, 39-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 16 in., overall structurally sound, somewhat loose at joints, scattered surface wear, some tiny losses, back and seat joint connected by later screws, some thin cracks and filled areas, other wear expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $300
542
12 Assorted Miniature Rectangular Russian Lacquer Boxes
20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 1-1/8 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion, some with cracking to decoration on lids; one with flaking to decoration on lid; one lacking right hinge
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
544
Carved and Painted Architectural Frieze
Continental, 18th/19th century, carved figural and scrollwork decoration centering eagle, 5 x 34-1/4 in., general wear, cracks, and losses to wood, loss to paint
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $100 - $300
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545
French Art Deco Bronze Mounted Burl Wood Vanity early 20th century, oval beveled mirror plate flanked by floral scrolled brackets with electrified candle arms with associated shades, shaped top and conforming frieze fitted with drawer, reeded tapered legs, 53 x 35-3/4 x 20 in., structurally sound, finish with wear, veneer shrinkages throughout, mirror surround with gouged areas at bracket attachments, associated mirror shades lacking connecting hardware, some thin cracks and repairs to rear legs at joints, scattered abrasions and other general wear from age and use, electrified components not tested for functionality
Provenance: Private Collection, Matthews, North Carolina
Estimate: $600 - $900
547
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Wash Stand with Commode Drawer late 18th/early 19th century, double hinged top with bowl fittings, one lower drawer over a convertible commode drawer with folding legs, tapered inlaid legs, brass ball feet, 34-1/2 x 18-1/4 x 18-1/4 in., structurally sound, convertible commode drawer is somewhat loose at joints when standing alone, scattered veneer and inlay repairs, some small filled areas, some veneer buckling along rear side, both returns side with spanning horizontal crack, small losses, surface wear and imperfections from age and use
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
546
Neoclassical Wood and Tole Torchiere Floor Lamp
Continental, 20th century, tiered base surmounted by cylindrical form column and possibly 19th century painted tole torchiere top, gilt and red painted decoration, 72-1/4 x 11-7/8 x 11-7/8 in., not tested for functionality, loss to paint and gilt, some dents and scratches to tole, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $100 - $300
548
Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Side Chairs late 19th/early 20th century, upholstered high back and seat, rocaille carved seat rail, cabriole legs with hooved “pied de biche” feet, shaped cross stretcher, 41 x 21-1/2 x 21-1/2 in., both chairs generally structurally sound, stretcher joints are somewhat loose, separation and old repair at one stretcher/leg joint, one foot above hoof with insect damage (not active), scattered insect holes (not active), upholstery in good condition, frames with wear and abrasions expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
549
Two Pairs Delft Blue and White Garnitures probably Dutch, late 18th/19th century, larger pair with triple acorn mark to bases, 11 in. and 9 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered pinholes and glaze voids throughout, lids and feet with small edge chips; larger pair with several restorations to lids and shoulders; one of smaller pair with large chips to rim and foot
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $300 - $500
551
Group of East African Carved Hardwood Architectural Elements early 20th century, includes a columnar molded door and foliate carved molding elements, 11 pieces total, door 81 x 24 x 3 in.; largest molding element 102 in., all pieces with wear from age and use, some wood splitting, recommend to view in person or view detailed condition photos, sold as is
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $300 - $500
550
Two Louis XV Style Upholstered Footstools one red damask upholstered carved walnut example, 19th century, foliate carving and pierced anthemion, cabriole legs and shaped cross stretcher, 18 x 19 x 18 in.; the other 20th century with polychrome floral upholstery carved fruitwood and parcel gilt frame with acanthus carving, cabriole legs and shaped cross stretcher, 23 x 19 x 14 in., both structurally sound, red upholstered example with repaired stretcher and one old repair at foot, scattered surface wear, upholstery with wear; parcel gilt example with wear and losses to gilding, scattered surface wear and imperfections, polychrome upholstery in good condition
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
552
Christofle Silver Plate Pair of Silver Plate Candelabras and Candlesticks French, 20th century, including pair of two arm paneled form candelabra, 11-3/8 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; candlestick with beaded border, 9-5/8 in., with candle snuff and extra bobeche, all with wear
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $600
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553
Ancient Pottery Vase with Wood Stand possibly Roman/Middle Eastern, red ceramic globular jarlet with flared mouth, 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 in.; carved square wood stand, 1 x 1-1/2 in., loss, wear, and surface dirt/accretion; stand with residue
Provenance: Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family
Estimate: $100 - $300
554
Gilt Bronze and Glass Five-Light Candelabra
Continental, early 20th century, 17-1/2 x 14 x 14 in. (to socket top), drilled for electricity (once wired and with switch at base, holes now unused), surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of discoloration to bronze, drops and glass wax pans possibly associated, scattered air holes, flea bites, and edge roughness to drops, lacking drops at central support (unused hooks)
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
555
Five Continental Gilt Decorated Porcelain Table Objects 19th/early 20th century, comprising: two inkwells, larger 1-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; tisaniere, 10-3/4 x 4-3/4 in.; pair of chicken figures, larger 10-1/2 x 9 x 3-1/4 in., surface dirt, minor rubbing and losses to gilding, tape residue; one inkwell with break and repair to one handle; one inkwell with rim restoration; tisaniere stand with large crack through body, rim chip
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
556
Carlo Lasinio Engraving of Apollo (Italian, circa 1780-1830)
Sol, after Raphael Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520), copper engraving, image 11-1/2 x 14-7/8 in.; parcel gilt wood print frame, 24-1/4 x 26-1/2 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, not apparently laid down; frame with abrasions
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
557
Two Large Hexagonal Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, comprising: three tiered box with three compartments, signed in Russian on top, 5 x 5-1/2 in.; two tiered box with two compartments, signed in Russian and dated “1994” on top, 3-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion; three tiered example with some cracks to lid
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
559
Pair of Continental Mirrored Wall Sconces late 19th/early 20th century, carved, gilt, and mirrored back board, each with three scrolled metal arms suspending numerous crystal drops, wired for electricity, 22 x 16 x 12-1/2 in., scattered scratches, small chips and losses to gilt wood elements, surface dirt/accretion, some candle cups loose and with scattered cracks, some drops possibly replaced, drops with scattered air bubbles and flea bites throughout
Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
558
Continental Grisaille Mounted Wallpaper Panel probably French, late 18th/19th century, mounted on wood board, 54-1/2 x 34 in., light staining throughout, a few scattered scuffs and tears, especially along edges, some chips to wood mount
Estimate: $300 - $500
560
Meissen Reticulated Porcelain Basket
German, 19th century, crossed swords in underglaze blue and incised “A55/68”, 4 x 9-1/4 x 7-1/4 in., anomalies, pinholes, firing cracks, scattered losses to floral and vine decoration, break and loss to one handle, chip and loss to one foot, small hairline to rim, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $100 - $300
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561
Shirvan Rug
20th century, blue field with three central star medallions, geometric and floral borders, 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft., overcast at both ends, universal low pile, exposed foundation, abrash, crease wear, wear to selvage
Estimate: $400 - $600
562
Turkmen Rug
20th century, red field with repeating bokhara medallions, starburst border, 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 5 in., loss to both ends, overcast, abrash, new selvage, small repair to foundation
Estimate: $200 - $400
563
Kashan Rug
red field with floral and leaf pattern, floral border, 3 ft 2 in. x 4 ft. 7 in., loss to fringe, overcast at both ends, wear to selvage, curling, loss to brown pile
Estimate: $200 - $400
564
Cranberry Glass Lemonade Set, Eight Pieces
Continental, possibly Italian, 19th century, comprising: two pitchers, larger 9 x 8 x 6-1/2 in.; six tumblers, 4 x 2-3/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and flea bites, a few scattered air bubbles throughout; one tumbler with small rim chip
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $100 - $300
565
11 Ovoid Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian, of varying shape, decoration, and size, 7/8 x 2-5/8 in. to 6-1/4 x 2-5/8 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, some with cracking to surfaces, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
567
13 Religious Themed Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 1-1/4 x 2-7/8 x 4-5/8 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
566
Two Continental Gilt Porcelain Vessels late 19th/20th century, comprising: lidded jar with acanthus leaf handles and finial, marks for Vista Alegre Porcelain to base, 4-1/4 x 3-5/8 in.; small footed teacup, gilt lettering “A ma chere amie”, 3-1/8 x 3-1/2 x 2-5/8 in., surface dirt, minor rubbing and losses to gilding, some pinholes
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $100 - $200
568
Terracotta Sculpture After Michel Clodion (French School, 19th century)
Satyr and Bacchante with Child, “Clodion” incised in base, mounted on circular bronze plinth, 20-1/4 x 12 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration to bronze, a few small chips to woman’s hair
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
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569
Three Brass Long Handled Table Objects 19th century, comprising: lidded Japanese censer, engraved floral decoration, openwork hinged lid, 3-3/8 x 11 in.; Continental censer, 2-1/4 x 9 in.; fat lamp with engraved decoration, 1-7/8 x 8-1/2 in., spotting, discoloration, patina, verdigris, some warping and denting; Japanese censer with repair to hinge; fat lamp with solder repairs
Provenance: Private Lifetime Collection, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Estimate: $100 - $300
570
Five Delft Blue and White Canisters
Dutch, late 19th/20th century, comprising: pair of lidded vases, 10-1/2 in.; “Havana” tobacco jar, 6-1/4 in.; tea canister with metal lid, 5-3/8 in.; transferware jar, “Van Rossem’s Toeback Anno 1750(?)”, 5-3/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered pinholes and glaze voids; lidded vases with numerous rim chips, cracks, and repairs to lids; canister with several hairline cracks
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $300 - $500
571
Pair of Electrified Brass Two Light Wall Sconces Continental, 20th century, pair of brass sconces with two S scrolled arms, beaded pulls, 14 x 9-1/2 in., not tested for functionality, wires cut, some spotting and discoloration, some verdigris, surface dirt/accretion, beaded pulls not set correctly
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $50 - $150
572
Ten Rectangular Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, most signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying decoration and size, largest 1-5/8 x 4-5/8 x 6-1/2 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion; lady and sheep example with some cracking to surface
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $200 - $400
573
Five Framed French Gouache Studies for Textile Designs early 20th century, each gouache on paper, one attributed to Arthur Litt (French, 1905-1961), largest sight 11 x 8-1/4 in.; each in modern metal frame, largest 23-1/4 x 17-1/8 in., overall good condition, some minor bumps and abrasions to frames
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
575
Ten Miniature Round Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian, of varying decoration and size, 7/8 x 1-3/8 in. to 2-3/8 x 4 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
574
Eight Herend Porcelain Table Objects 20th century, marks for Herend on bases, comprising: pair of candlesticks; double sided leaf dish with handle; scalloped dish with handle; leaf form dish with handle; leaf form dish with molded rim; double handled cup; covered round dish; largest item 5-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 9-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, some minor rubbing and losses to gilding; double sided dish with hairline crack at one side
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
576
Seven Assorted Russian Polygonal Lacquer Boxes and One Spoon 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 1-3/8 x 6-1/8 x 4 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
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577
Six Large Rectangular Russian Lacquer Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying decoration and size, largest 1-7/8 x 9 x 6-1/2 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion; floral example with cracks, flaking, and lifting to decoration on lid
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $200 - $400
578
Ten Russian Lacquer Boxes with Landscape Scenes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, one inscribed “Montreat Conference Center”, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 2 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/8 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion, some with slight cracking to surface; one with splintering and cracking to decoration on lid
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
579
Two Continental Glass Vessels 20th century, comprising: amethyst example with silvered rim, 7 x 4-1/2 in.; green tinted example, 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, typical light wear to bases
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $200 - $400
580
Ten Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Table Objects
Meissen blue crossed swords marks to bases, comprising: six dishes, largest 6-1/8 x 10 in.; three teacups, largest 2 x 4 x 3 in.; egg cup, 3 x 4 in., surface dirt and accretion, typical light wear to bases; one teacup with large break and repair Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $200 - $400
581
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)
Pl. 44 Veduta della Villa dell’ Emo Sig. Card. Alessandro Albani fuori di Porta Salaria, from Vedute di Roma, Firmin Didot edition, circa 1830s, collector’s stamp “BA” in image bottom right; lacking watermark, plate 17-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.’ modern print frame; 25-5/8 x 35-1/4 x 1-1/2 in., hinged in, small holes, toning verso
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
582
Three Kraak Ware Blue and White Platters 18th/19th century, 10-1/8 in. to 15-1/2 in. diameter, surface dirt and accretion, scattered pinholes and glaze voids, all with minor rim chips; largest plate with large crack and restoration
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $400 - $600
583
Dresden Porcelain Chocolate Service
German, circa 1891, each marked on base with “Dresden/1891” and varying titles, comprising: lidded cobalt and gilt pitcher with hand painted operatic decoration, base marked “(Feuer) Wotans Abschied von Brunnhilde./L.T.”, 10-3/8 x 7-1/8 in.; 12 enamel and gilt cups with hand painted operatic decoration, each initialed on base “L.T.” for L. Tiecher, 4-1/4 x 3-7/8 in.; 12 enamel and gilt saucers, each initialed on base “A.L.”, 5-1/2 in. diameter, anomalies, pinholes, some loss to gilt and enamel, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
584
Christian Religious Object and Ephemera Grouping
six objects total, comprising: Spanish carved and painted Christ supplicant figure; Spanish carved wood and painted Christ with child panel; Byzantine style Continental carved marble crucifixion plaque; Red Letter New Testament bound in leather with mother of pearl backed boards; cloth bound Japanese bible; cloth bound Japanese Christian hymnal; largest item 14-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8 in., all with surface dirt; wood plaque and figure with heavy paint flaking and loss, scattered chips, cracks, and pest damage; marble plaque with some edge roughness; books with wear to extremities, staining and foxing throughout, boards starting, hinges tender
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $300 - $500
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585
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)
Pl. 40 Veduta, nella Via del Corso, Del Palazzo Dell’Accademia, from Vedute di Roma, Firmin Didot edition, circa 1830s, collector’s stamp “BA” in image bottom right, engraving on two laid paper sheets, watermark conjoined “TF”, plate 15-7/8 x 241/2 in.; modern print frame, 24-1/2 x 32-5/8 x 1-1/2 in., hinged in, toning verso, thin spot under word “Dittore”
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
587
11 Rectangular Russian Lacquer Boxes with Fairy Tale Scenes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 2-7/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/8 in., some scratching and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, notably at hinges, surface dust/accretion; one with cracks to decoration on lid
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
586
Two Large Russian Lacquer Painted Boxes 20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, signed and inscribed in Russian across lids, comprising: octagonal box, dated “1994”, 3-1/8 x 9 in.; rectangular box, dated “1996”, 3-3/4 x 7-1/2 x 9-7/8 in., some scratching, cracking, and loss to surface, lacquer, and paint, surface dust/accretion; octagonal example with sliver crack to lid near one lady’s face
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $200 - $400
588
Colored Glass Stemware and Table Objects, 40 Pieces comprising: 36 pieces cranberry cut to clear stemware and dishes, several marked “VSL” on bases, largest stem 6 in.; one cranberry goblet with clear stem, 9-3/8 in.; three decanters, each 15-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and flea bites; one 4-1/4 in. stem with rim chip, one with foot chip; plates with heavy scratching to bases, one with deep scratch
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
589
Four Russian Wood Nesting or Matryoshka Doll Sets 20th century, each hand painted, comprising: two sets featuring Russian leaders, marked on base “Hand made/Made in Russia”, larger 9-1/8 x 3-3/4 in.; colorful sunset, marked in Russian on base and dated “1996”, 6-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; Christmas set, marked on base in Russian and “Happy Christmas/Made in Russia”, 5-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., some slight scratching and loss to surface and paint, some discoloration and surface dust/accretion
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $100 - $300
591
Meissen Porcelain Figure, Boy with Dog German, 19th century, with crossed swords mark to base, model number B 94, 5-1/8 x 2-3/4 in., scattered chips and losses, notably at fingers and held element (hoop), loss to gilt, surface dirt/accretion
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $200 - $400
590
Four Majolica Table Objects and Two Hand Painted Wooden Cups
Continental, most are probably Italian, 19th century, comprising: plate, pitcher, center bowl, and jardiniere, largest piece 6-3/4 x 17 x 10 in.; together with two hand painted wooden cups, sticker “Made in USSR” on bases, 2-1/2 x 3 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered small chips and losses to tin glaze, tape residue; center bowl with numerous breaks and repairs; plate with rim hairline visible verso; pitcher with repaired handle
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $500 - $700
592
Two Carved and Painted Wood Corinthian Column Style Capitals architectural elements, each 11 x 14 x 14-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered minor pest damage and small chips, minor flaking and losses to paint
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
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593
Pair of British Queen Anne Style Mahogany Side Chairs 19th century, upholstered high back and seat, cabriole legs with leaf carved knees, pad feet, 39 x 22-1/2 x 25 in., both chairs structurally sound, upholstery in poor condition with tearing, scattered insect holes to frames (not active), feet and legs with scattered abrasions from usage, other general wear throughout
Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
595
Two Diminutive Silver Plate Hot Water Urns English, 19th century, one Old Sheffield plate, tall urn form with ring handles, vented urn finial, ball feet, 14-1/4 in.; one urn form with lion and paw legs on shaped platform base with ball feet, removable burner, 11-1/4 in., Old Sheffield plate example replated; smaller with bent burner lid; both with frozen spout handles, loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
594
Denis Aldridge (British, 1898-1985)
The Quorn - Gartree Hill, with fox drawing on original mat, 1968 signed lower right “Denis Aldridge 1968”, watercolor, sight 14-3/8 x 10-3/8 in.; original frame, 21-5/8 x 17-1/2 in., light toning, not examined out of original frame; frame with abrasions
Estimate: $100 - $300
596
Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Elmwood Side Chairs
British, early 19th century, paneled brass inlaid crest rail, foliate carved splat, fluted stiles with scrolled capitals, flared fluted legs, each with incised Roman numeral under crest rail, 34 x 18-1/2 x 15 in., two chairs with repairs at crest rail joints, minor protrusion of brass inlay at corners (inlay remains sound), some chairs with minor old insect holes (not active), scattered shrinkages and small surface losses, other typical wear expected with age and use
Provenance: Sir John Rocksborough, Hind Head, UK; Whitehall at the Villa, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 4 March 2013, purchased for $5,000 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Katharine Lee Reid Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
597
Seven Silver Plate Candlesticks and Two Pairs Candelabra
English, 19th/20th century, one pair round candlesticks with scroll and foliate decoration, 12 in.; one pair oval candlesticks with gadroon borders, 10 in.; one pair round candlesticks with swag decoration, 9-1/4 in.; one candlestick with dome base, scroll and foliate decorations, 8-3/4 in.; one pair of candelabra with acanthus and gadroon border, with associated arms, 18-1/4 x 17 x 5-1/2 in.; one pair of candelabra with gadroon borders, dramatic scroll arms, 17-1/4 x 12-1/2x 5-1/2 in., largest candelabra with cup off but present, several with bent post, loss to weighted bases, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied or engraved accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $200 - $400
599
George III English Silver Shell Bowl Ladle London, 1782, oval handle with shell form bowl, monogram, maker possibly Richard Crossley, .925 fine, 5.54 oz. T., 13-1/4 in., average wear
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $100 - $300
598
English Silver 18th Century Hollow Handle Flatware, 22 Pieces 18th/19th century, 15 pistol grip: set of six knives; set of six forks; set of three knives; set of six knives with shell handles, 7-3/4 in. to 11 in., all with heavy wear, some loose, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
600
Two Prints After George Morland (British, 1763-804)
A Tea Garden and St. James’s Park, early 19th century, D. Weiss, engraver, color stipple engravings; image 13-3/8 x 16-7/8 in. matching gilt wood frames, eglomise mats, original glass, 22-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., toning, fading, some stains, creases, not examined out of frames, toning; frames with wear, losses and resurfacing
Provenance: The Collection of Nel and Gerrit Jape; by descent in family
Estimate: $200 - $400
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601
Eight Blue and White Porcelain Table Objects British/Continental, comprising: six Dr. Wall period examples with blue crescent mark to base: pitcher, teapot, vase, hexagonal dish, square dish, sauceboat; pitcher with Meissen crossed swords mark; asparagus server; largest piece 8 x 7 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered pinholes, typical light wear to bases/feet; one pitcher with small firing crack to handle; teapot with heavy crazing (especially visible at interior); vase with possible restoration to base
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
603
Afshar Rug
mid 20th century, dark blue field with geometric leaf and floral design, 3 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 4 in., wear to end woven sections, loss to fringe, loss to brown pile, wear to selvage
Estimate: $300 - $500
602
British School Painting (19th century)
Saint Joseph with a Lantern, unsigned, oil on canvas, 29-7/8 x 24-1/8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 39 x 33 x 3-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, darkening, surface dirt, tears, holes, losses, flaking, canvas loose, stretcher marks; frame with losses
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
604
Bidjar Rug
20th century, red field with central geometric medallion, flower and leaf pattern throughout, blue spandrels, geometric border, 6ft.1 in. x 4ft. 4 in., wear to fringe, wear to selvage, abrash
Estimate: $400 - $600
605
Georgian Brass Mounted Burlwood Box with Four Glass Decanters brass fittings and escutcheon, divided interior housing four pressed glass decanters, 9-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., scattered scratches and bumps to wood, scattered cracks (especially near corner fittings), some tears and losses to interior lining, minor warping to brass banding at top; decanters with several small edge and corner chips, scattered air bubbles
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
606
Group of 16 Continental and British Prints (18th-20th century)
Subjects include maritime, architectural, genre, landscape: after Francois Boucher, Nude: after G.H. Andrews, Dartmouth; after V. Demont-Breton, Fishwoman; David Young Cameron, Harbor Scenes (2); after Claude Le Lorrain, Landscape; John Hinton, publisher, The West Prospect of Portsmouth...; Casparus Commelin, De Groote Zee En Rivier-Vis-Markt.; William McAllister Turner, Village Street; Unknown Artist, hand colored wood cuts (4); after Robert Westall, A Cottage Seamstress; B. Dondorf Frankfort, Cape Town, Cape Of Good Hope; Unknown Artist, Cathedral, smallest 5-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. to largest image or plate 10-1/2 x 18-3/4 in.; unframed, some with small losses, tears, light toning
Provenance: The Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia, with proceeds to fund future acquisitions
Estimate: $100 - $300
607
Eleven Early Silver Chamber Sticks, Trays and Snuffers English, late 18th/19th century, some Old Sheffield plate, three chamber sticks with six trays and two snuffers, 7-1/2 in. to 10 in., scratches, loss to plate, damage, wear, and applied accession mark
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
608
11 Early Silver Plate Table Items and English Silver Decanter Label 18th/19th century including English silver leaf decanter label; two Old Sheffield plate trays; pair of open salts, silver frame and cut glass inserts; pair of shell form dishes; creamer; two parts of a wine funnel; three enamel on copper decanter labels, 1-5/8 in. to 12-1/4 in., cut glass with chips, chips and loss to enamel, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
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609
Five Early Silver Plate Warmer
English, late 18th/early 19th century, including one oval base with removable hinged lid, removable handle for adding water, mark possibly for Waterhouse & Co., 3-1/2 x 14 x 10 in.; Old Sheffield plate warmer with removable dome top lid, ball finial, gadroon borders and handles, let-in shield with heraldic device, 3-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.; two plates with reeded handles, one marked “HR”, no monogram, 1-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 8-3/8 in.; oval two handle tray with beaded border, side spout, marks for Walker & Hall, 13-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 10 in., one plate lacking cover, all with loss to plate, dents, wear, and applied or engraved accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
611
Paul Storr English Silver Plate London, 1834, round with gadroon border, heraldic device, marks for Paul Storr, 16.75 oz. T., 9-1/2 in., scratches, wear, and applied accession mark
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
610
Scottish School Painting (19th/20th century)
Loch Lomond, Scotland, signed lower right “Fr. Brett”, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 26-1/2 x 30-1/2 x 2 in., lined, restretched on old stretcher, retouch at repairs, yellowed varnish, surface dirt; frame with losses
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
612
Four Silver Plates
19th century, round with gadroon borders, heraldic devices, unmarked, 9-1/2 in., loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $50 - $100
613
Five Coalport Coalbrookdale Floral Porcelain Table Objects English, early 20th century, each with intricately molded floral decoration, comprising: white three legged flower pot, 5-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.; small lidded sugar, 4-3/4 x 5-1/2 in.; pair of lidded compotes, 6-7/8 x 6-7/8 in.; lidded vessel, 8-3/8 x 5-1/2 in., anomalies as made, some wear to bases, scattered minor losses to molded decoration
Estimate: $300 - $500
Accompanied by factory signed documentation for five Coalport Bone China Pieces from the Coalbrookdale Collection.
615
Old Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn
English, early 19th century, paneled urn form, acanthus borders, handles, and spout, shaped base with paw and winged feet, 17-1/2 in., one foot beet and does not sit flat, loss to plate, wear, and accession engraved on base
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
614
English Silver Reversible Dish Stand with Burner
London, 1807, holds oval and round, gadroon border, marks for William Bateman, burner with marks for 1810, possibly Solomon Hougham, lacking city mark, 25.45 oz. T., 5-1/2 x 12-1/4 x 9-1/4 in., one arm detached, other with possibly reinforcement, several arms bent, burner rough and lacking wick, light scratches, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
616
Georgian Six Drawer Tabletop Valuables Cabinet
19th century, valuables or spice cabinet, brass carrying handle and escutcheon, shaped bracket feet, six drawers, 13 x 8-3/4 x 6 in., minor warping to door, scattered scratches and bumps to wood, some discoloration to brass elements, drawer handles with some dents and warping, some pest damage to backboard
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $600
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617
Worcester Porcelain Bowl and Ceramic Pitcher British/Continental, comprising: large bowl, marked “1250/3” on base, 5-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; pitcher with molded handle, 11-1/2 x 9-1/8 x 7 in., surface dirt and accretion, glaze crazing/crackle throughout; bowl with spider crack to base, scattered losses to gilding and decoration; pitcher with numerous breaks and repairs, especially at handle
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $200 - $400
618
Nine Early Silver Plate Entree Servers, Stand and Warmers
most English, 19th century, pair of dome top entree dishes with scroll and wave finials, 5-1/2 x 10-3/4 in.; rounded rectangular entree with gadroon borders, 5-1/2 x 10 x 8-1/2 in.; set of four Old Sheffield Plate entree warner bases with scroll and wooden handles, bent and paw leg, ball feet with wooden bases, 3-3/4 x 13 x 8 in.; one Old Sheffield Plate entree warner bases with scroll and wooden handles, wooden ball feet, base with single sunburst mark, possibly Matthew Boulton, 3 x 13 x 7-3/4 in., one warmer with foot off but present, damage to wooden handles, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate: $100 - $300
619
Early Silver Plate Tankard, Mug, Goblet, and Loving Cup English, late 18th/early 19th century, tankard with wooden base, scroll handle with heart terminal, monogram, 8 in.; Old Sheffield plate loving cup; goblet with reeded decoration, 6-1/4 in.; mug with loop handle, base marked “OLDHAM/ MAKER/NOTTINGHAM”, 4 in., goblet with rough seam on post and possibly retouch; mug replated or possibly not originally plated, all with loss to plate, wear, dents, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
620
35 Clear Glass Stems and Table Objects
British/American, late 19th/20th century, sizes ranging from 4-1/8 in. to 12 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and flea bites; decanters with small chips to rim interiors
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
621
Six Early Silver Plate Coffee Pots, Teapots and Jug probably English, 19th century, one Old Sheffield plate tall urn form coffee pot with reeded decoration, wooden handle; one Old Sheffield plate pear form coffee pot with wooden handle; one probably Old Sheffield plate urn form with scroll and floral border, wooden handle; one jug with wooden handle; two teapots, one with composite spacers, 7 in. to 13-1/2 in., pear form coffee pot lid not attached; jug with lid not attached, all with loss to plate, wear, damage, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $200 - $300
623
Brass Mounted Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
Chinese, early 20th century, hinged lid and single drawer, monogrammed brass plaque, silk lined interior, on later stand, 22 x 23-1/2 x 17 in., some distress to brass mounts, other minor surface flaws, later stand
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, January 2019, Lot 382; Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
622
Pair Blue and White Transferware Pitchers
British, mid 19th century, marked “No 37864” and “Registered Oct 26th 1846/ by James Edwards” on bases, 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 x 7-3/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, crackle/crazing throughout (especially at bases), one with chip to base, one with chip to spout
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $100 - $300
624
Large Old Sheffield Plate Tray English, late 18th century, round with gadroon border, three ball feet, heraldic device with deer and boars heads, “IN OMNIA PROMPTUS” (Ready For Everything), 18 in., light scratching, loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $50 - $100
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625
30 Walsh Clear Glass Air Twist Stems
British, several with marks for “Walsh/England”, comprising six of each of the following sizes: 5 in.; 6 in.; 6-1/8 in.; 6-1/4 in.; 7-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, rubbing and fading to marks, scattered light scratches and flea bites
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $500 - $700
626
Group of Salesman Sample Teacups and Teapots, 28 Pieces late 19th/20th century, 24 examples by Spode, Vista Alegre, Staffordshire, and others; together with four sterling silver examples; largest item (tray) 7-1/4 x 5-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, areas of rubbing and losses to gilding; one Spode saucer with break and repair
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
627
Five English Silver Serving Pieces and Silver Plate Stuffing Spoon including a pair of English silver spoons transformed into salad set, 11-3/4 in.; three 18th century English silver serving spoons with later Victorian decoration, 8-3/4 in to 9-1/4 in., .925 fine, 15.59 oz. T. total English silver weight; with large silver plate stuffing spoon, 13 in., salad set with shaped and tines cut; serving spoons with later decoration and wear; silver plate spoon with wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
628
Four Early Plate Diminutive Table Items
English, late 18th/19th century, most probably Old Sheffield plate, including pair of oval baskets, openwork border, swing handle, 6-5/8 x 4-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.; small footed tray with bead border and ball and claw feet, 6-1/8 in.; chamberstick with snuffer, monogram, 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 in., one base basket with base pushed in; chamberstick missing some of the bead border, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
629
Two English Silver Wax Jacks one English silver example with reed scroll arms and central coiled wax, associated snuffer, partial marks on base, possibly John McDonald, Edinburgh, late 18th/early 19th century, .925 fine, 5 in.; one English silver plate, reeded post, marks for Mappin & Webb, late 20th century, 6-1/4 in., smaller with marks on base only, dents, scratches, and wear; plate example with minor wear
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
631
Seven Miscellaneous Sporting Prints (20th century)
Two Lionel Edwards, The Atherstone, signed, sight 14-1/2 x 20-3/4 in.; At a Burrow, sight 11-1/2 x 8-1/8 in. offsets; Hermit Crane, Beat But Not Beaten, ed. 24/25, signed on mat, offset, sight 10-1/4 x 7-7/8 in.; two fox hunting scenes after Herring, offset reproductions, sight 10-5/8 x 17-1/8 in.; two horse racing related scenes, after Henry Alken, reproductions, sight 14-1/4 x 17-3/4 in.; framed, largest, 21-7/8 x 27-3/8 in.,generally good condition, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions
Estimate: $100 - $300
630
Two Framed Petit Point Needleworks
British, late 19th/early 20th century, two genre scenes of men and women about town, wool on canvas, sight 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.; gilt wood frames, 21 x 17 in., not examined out of frame, minimal fraying; frame with light wear and abrasions, some scratches
Estimate: $100 - $300
Provenance: An Important Southern Institution
632
Five Old Sheffield Plate Baskets English, late 18th/early 19th century, all rectangular: two with wiring sides with ball feet; one two handle, foliate and floral border, twisted wire sides; one with scallops bowl with floral border, bail handle; largest with shell and gadroon border, bail handle, 9-3/8 in. to 13-1/2 in., all with loss to plate, wear, damage, and applied accession numbers
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
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634
Inlaid Rectangular Tea Caddy with Cut Glass Containers
633
Four Silver Plate Wine Coasters
English, including one pair Old Sheffield plate, shaped and openwork sides, unmarked, 5-1/4 in.; one with tall sides, openwork lion and swag decoration, and floral border, 7-1/2 in.; one with paneled sides and gadroon border, 6 in., all with wooden and felt bases and unmarked, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied accession numbers
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $300
635
British Portrait of a Gentleman (19th century)
Older Man in Black Coat, unsigned, oil on canvas, 12-1/2 x 11 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 21-1/8 x 19-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., original stretcher and tacking edge, surface dirt, abrasions with retouch; frame with losses and wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
19th century, ivory escutcheon, green velvet lined divided interior with two cut glass containers and mixing bowl, 6-1/8 x 12 x 5-5/8 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered and scratches to wood, glass containers and mixing bowl with a few small rim, foot, and corner chips, air bubbles
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
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636
Old Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn English, late 18th/early 19th century, urn form with gadroon border, goddess and ring finials, reeded and paw feet to base supported by ball feet, vented ball finial, heraldic device, unmarked, 17 in., spout handle locked and lacking spacer, wear, loss to plate, accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate: $200 - $400
637
British Regency Inlaid Mahogany Hexagonal Work Table early 19th century, fitted with two drawers, reverse with faux drawers, tapered legs, casters, 29 x 18 x 14 in., structurally sound, scattered minor cracks, drawer bottom boards with cracks, reverse faux drawer with detached pulls (located inside drawer), scattered surface wear and imperfections from age and use
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
639
15 Early Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Plates early 19th century, each marked on base with crown above a “D” and six dots, comprising: six dinner plates, 10-1/4 in. diameter; eight small plates, 7-7/8 in. diameter; small tray with scalloped edge, 8-3/4 x 6-7/8 in., anomalies, pinholes, crazing and hairlines, surface dirt/accretion, discoloration, loss to enamel and gilt; one small plate with cracks and repair to rim
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
638
George III Figured Mahogany Table Top Chest circa 1800, banded sarcophagus top, interior with two small stacked compartments, bracket feet, 14 x 21 x 12-1/2 in., structurally sound, scattered small veneer repairs throughout, replaced feet, scattered cracks and shrinkages, small molding loss along top edge, other general wear and imperfections expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $300
640
Elizabeth O’Neill Verner (American/South Carolina, 1883-1979)
St. Michael’s Alley, Charleston, signed lower right “Elizabeth O’Neill Verner”, etching, 2-5/8 x 2-1/8 in.; metal frame, 6 x 5-5/8 in.; together with framed poem from Archibald Rutledge, Poet Laureate, “The Garden I Made”, inscribed to Eloise Zimmerman, 8-1/2 x 11 in., etching with lightly toned paper, poem in very good condition; both frames with light wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
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641
17 Southern Art, Architecture, and Sporting Titles
17 titles total, including: two copies of Prints and Impressions of Charleston by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, Columbia, South Carolina: Bostick & Thornley, 1939, signed by Verner, numbered 1217 and 1227 of 1500, one with slipcase; Other Places by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, Columbia, South Carolina: Bostick & Thornley, 1946, signed by Verner; Beneath So Kind a Sky by Carl Julien and Chapman J. Milling, Columbia, South Carolina: University of South Carolina Press, 1947, signed by Julien and Milling; Hunter’s Choice by Archibald Rutledge, West Hartford, Vermont: The Countryman Press, 1946, numbered 22 of 475, signed by Rutledge and Branson, in slipcase; and 12 others (see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extremities, some bumped corners, scattered light staining throughout, light wear, creasing, and small tears to dust jackets; Verner slipcase with significant wear, tears, and staining, tape and tape residue
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $600
643
Pair Brass and Iron Steeple Top Andirons with Accessories American, 19th century, segmented columns with ball and steeple tops on ball form feet, iron billet bars, 20-1/2 x 11 x 19 in.; together with shovel and tongs with brass handles, each approximately 28-1/4 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered areas of verdigris and discoloration, iron elements with rust and corrosion, some loose elements; one column support with solder repairs
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $50 - $150
642
Tom Turner Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Jar (South Carolina, 20th century), 9-1/4 x 10-1/4 in., some glaze crazing, kiln marks to base
Provenance: Property from a Southern Institution
Estimate: $100 - $200
644
Reed and Barton Silverplate Mirrored Plateau with Glass Decanter and Cups plateau stamped “Reed and Barton” at underside, 2-3/8 x 14-1/4 in.; decanter with diamond and floral decoration, marked “Made in Edinburgh Scotland” on base, 12 in., with six matching cups, 3 in., plateau with some surface dust and minor smudging to mirror; glass with a few air bubbles, scattered minor flea bites, light scratches to bases
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
645
19 American Art Reference Books
19 volumes total, including: Normal Rockwell, Artist and Illustrator by Thomas S. Buechner, New York: Harry Abrams, 1983; Audubon’s Birds of America by Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson, Harrison House, 1981; Whistler: A Retrospective by Robin Spencer, New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1989; John Henry Twatchman: An American Impressionist by Lisa N. Peters, New York: High Museum of Art, 1999; and 15 others (see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extremities, some bumped corners, scattered creasing and small tears to dust jackets; Birds of America dust jacket with tape repair
Provenance: Estate of Sara Graham Peacock
Estimate: $300 - $500
647
Seven Silver Plate Table Items including Reed & Barton insulated pitcher; spoon warmer; Dansk candlesticks; jug with grape and vine finial; footed salver; two serving spoons, 5 in. to 14 in., wear and loss to plate
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $100 - $300
646
Fourteen Silver Table Items
American, 20th century, including coin silver punch ladle, mid 18th century, with shaped and fluted double-lipped bowl with replaced wooden turned handle, back of bowl with double struck maker mark “IH” possibly for John Hastier (New York City, b. 1691-d. 1771); thirteen pieces sterling: Gorham master salt with floral decoration; set of six Colonial Williamsburg decanter labels in fitted cardboard box, marks for Kirk Steiff; Whiting Louis XV pierced ladle in fitted case; Steiff Repousse ladle; Kirk Repousse berry serving spoon; Whiting hollow handle carving set, steal blades; grape shears with grape, vine, and fox decoration, 14.88 oz. excluding hollow handle pieces, 2 in. to 14-1/4 in., all with light scratches, small dents, and wear
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $400 - $800
648
Three American Coin Silver Serving Pieces
19th century, including serving with engraved gilt bowl and dome top, lacking makers marks (possibly Philadelphia), 9 in.; Ohio coin silver butter knife, shaped fiddle handle, monogram, marks for Wilson McGrew (Cincinnati, working 18361859), 7-1/4 in.; teaspoon with ivy style pattern with fox head, monogram, marked F. A. B. & Co., 6-1/4 in., 3.54 oz. T., minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $100 - $200
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649
Pair of Arts and Crafts Slag Glass and Gilt Bronze Sconces 20th century, each with S-scrolled gilt bronze arm with acanthus leaf socket cup mounted on rectangular gilt bronze plinth, caramel stained glass shades, wired for electricity, 10-1/2 x 5-5/8 x 12 in., surface dirt, scattered areas of discoloration, some warping to shade frames, wiring clipped
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
650
Old Sheffield Plate Centerpiece English, early 19th century, trumpet form with foliate border, floral decoration, marked on base “Cowie & Co./Long Acre”, 16 in., one foot bent and reinforced, loss to plate, and wear
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $50 - $300
651
Twelve Silver Plate Table Items most English, including lidded buffet server with stand and burner; divided warmer with wooden handle; two small bowls; eight serving pieces, 2-1/4 in. to 18 in., all with wear and loss to plate
Provenance: Collection of Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III
Estimate: $50 - $100
652
American Oak Hoop Back Child’s Windsor Chair 18th century, bentwood and spindled back, shaped seat, cylindrical stretchered base, 37 x 16 x 16-1/4 in.; seat height 14 in., overall structurally sound, legs and stretchers are somewhat loose at joints, one replaced and one missing peg underside of seat, small old filled areas, old dark surface, other general wear expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $300
653
Group of Weighted Sterling and Silver Plate Items, 89 Pieces including 17 pieces weighted sterling including vase, compotes, basket, toothpick holders; nine pieces glass with sterling mounts, including Hawkes basket; 14 pieces silver plate hollowware; 58 pieces silver plate flatware, 13 in., all with wear
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Estimate: $100 - $200
654
20 Reed & Barton Sterling Christmas Ornaments
American, 1971-2007, most crosses, all with marks for Reed & Barton, 15.02 oz. T., 2-3/4 in. to 3-3/4 in.; with 28 felt bags, minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $600
655
20 Sterling Table Items
American, 20th century, including porringer; Fisher Rose Bouquet goblet; two nut dishes; creamer; two small footed bowls; six small salt/peppers; two casters; four toothpick holders; two condiment lids, 19.84 oz. T., 1-1/2 in. to 4-3/4 in., all with wear and damage
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $600
656
32 Pieces Sterling and Silver Plate Flatware including large bowl Wallace St. Christopher serving spoon; Towle Virginia Carvel lettuce forks; six Gorham Threaded Antique teaspoons; 18 assorted pieces including serving spoon; sugar tongs; sugar spoon; solid handle butter knife; candle snuffer; demitasse spoons; Virginia souvenir spoon; infant spoon; butter pick; pickle fork, hollow handle pie server, hollow handle waffle server, and more, most with monograms, 24.36 oz. T. excluding hollow handle items and silver plate; six silver plate serving pieces, 4 in. to 9-3/8 in., some with polishing abrasions, all with wear, and damage
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $400 - $800
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Pair of American Federal Style Brass and Iron Andirons 19th century, each with urn form finial atop tiered plinth with ball and claw form feet, iron billet bars, 22-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 20-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, iron elements with rust and corrosion, some areas of verdigris, re rodded, later billet bar
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $50 - $150
659
A. C. Webb (20th century)
Formal Gardens, unsigned, oil on board, 13 x 16 in.; gilt wood frame, 18 x 21 in., grime, crackle, wear at edges and corners; frame with minimal wear, linen liner with some staining
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $300 - $500
658
Mesoamerican Carved Jade Bowl
possibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, dark gray with brown and whitish inclusions, 2-5/8 x 4-7/8 in., some surface dirt/accretion, significant cracking, chips, scratches, and wear most of which probably as made/inherent, possible crack and repair to one side
Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
Estimate: $500 - $700
This object tests as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes donated his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
660
Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table
American or British, circa 1800, octagonal top, baluster turned support, tripod spider base, 28-1/2 x 17 x 20 in., finish is sun faded, scattered shrinkages, legs have been repaired, some later staining to legs, iron support with break, other general wear and imperfections from age and use
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
661
English, Russian, American Silver and Silver Plate Flatware, 13 Pieces 18th/19th century, including unmarked probably English silver 18th century form small spoon; English silver sugar tongs; Russian silver teaspoon, .875 fine; coin silver: pair of unmarked coin silver tongs; teaspoon, marked “BW”; pair of turned handle sugar tongs; coffin handle unmarked teaspoon; pair probably Old Sheffield Plate serving spoons; silver plate on copper ladle and sugar tongs; silver plate ladle, 7.02 oz. T. excluding silver plate pieces, 4-1/2 in. to 13-1/4 in., English silver tongs broken, all with loss to plate, wear, and applied accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
663
Pre Columbian Style Three Footed Vessel possibly from Tiquisate, Guatemala, bowl on three molded feet, 4-3/4 x 6-7/8 in., surface dirt/accretion, some wear, chipping, and cracks
Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia
Estimate: $50 - $100
662
A. C. Webb (20th century)
Top of the Temple, unsigned, oil on canvas, 25-1/2 x 21-1/4 in.; unframed, surface with abrasions, wear, grime
Provenance: Michael Davis, London, England (presumably, label verso); Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $300 - $500
664
Attributed to Bass Otis (Pennsylvania/Massachusetts, 1784-1861)
Portrait of Martha Adams Hinkley, unsigned, oil on canvas, 36 x 29-1/4 in.; fine carved gilt wood and composition frame, 47 x 40 in., linen lined, areas of retouch throughout; frame with wear commensurate with age
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
Painted inscription on frame reads “Martha Adams Hinkley, Wife of Rev. Adams Ayer, Cintinarian (sic), Boston/Bass Otis, Boston 1848”
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Group of Nine Cut Glass Dishes probably American, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: scalloped low bowl with hobstar and hatching decoration, 2-1/2 x 10 in.; eight hobnail caned ice cream dishes, 5-5/8 in., scattered surface scratches, some surface dirt and accretion, flea bites to edges and teeth; two ice cream dishes with rim chips; low bowl with small rim chip
Provenance: Private Asheville, North Carolina Collection
Estimate: $50 - $100
666
R. Williamson & Co. Leaded Glass Shade with Associated Base American, 20th century, multicolored glass scroll and shell decoration, unmarked, 8-5/8 x 21-3/4 in.; painted bronze base with impressed Greek key and fan decoration, three light sockets with beaded pulls, wired for electricity, 34-5/8 x 101/2 in., not tested for functionality, surface dirt/accretion, some panes with hairlines
Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina
Estimate: $500 - $700
667
Clipper Ship “Red Jacket”, Nathaniel Currier, Printer (American, 1813-1888)
Clipper Ship “Red Jacket” In the Ice Off Cape Horn, on Her Passage from Australia, to Liverpool, August 1854, large folio hand colored lithograph, image 16-1/4 x 23-3/4 in., sheet 20-7/8 x 27-3/4 in.; 25-5/8 x 32-7/8 x 1-5/8 in., hinged in, toning, lacking white bodycolor highlights, some restorations to tears, fading, pencil inscriptions verso
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $200 - $400
668
Six Sterling Table Items
American, 20th century, including pair of Prelude toothpick holders; small international bowl; small Reed & Barton bowl; plate with gadroon border; weighted footed bowl, 18.88 oz. T. excluding weighted piece, 2-3/4 in, to 10-3/4 in., pitting, wear and damage
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate: $300 - $600
669
Pair of American Classical Parcel Ebonized Tiger Maple Single Beds and Contemporary Mahogany Bedstead circa 1830-1840, Pennsylvania, baluster and ring turned posts, scrolled paneled headboard, turned legs, 67-1/2 x 36 x 73 in.; together with a 20th century mahogany poster bed with reeded decoration, 87 x 79-1/2 x 89-1/2 in., one maple bed lacking foot rail, lacking bolts, one post with loss at upper turning, rails with marks and wear, scattered shrinkages, surface wear, and other general imperfections from age and use; mahogany bed is lacking finials or tester rail, wear to finish, minor cracks, and other wear, recommend to view in person or view condition photos
Provenance: According to consignor notes on pair of maple beds, Samuel T. Freeman, Philadelphia, April 1986; Private Collection; Estimate: $100 - $200
671
23 Sterling Christmas Ornaments
American, late 20th/early 21st century, including 13 Towle ornaments, nine stars, 1984-2006, seven bags; ten Wallace ornaments, 1988-2007, 12 bags, 12.24 oz. T., 2-5/8 to 4-5/8 in., all with minor wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $200 - $400
670
29 Assorted Silver Table Items including Tiffany sterling basket, lacking liner; sterling creamer pitcher; sterling open sugar and creamer; sterling napkin ring; 16 pieces sterling flatware: serving fork, olive server, sugar tongs, forks, spoons, bon bon, hollow handle pie, hollow handle knives; four coin silver spoons; English silver: salt shovel and two tea caddy spoons; German silver oval dish with courting scene, .800 fine, 28.09 oz. T. excluding hollow handle pieces, 1-1/4 in. to 9-1/4 in., all with wear
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Estimate: $400 - $800
672
After George Catlin, North American Indians Portfolio (1989) (American, 1796-1872)
Five framed facsimile lithographs from Catlin’s North American Indian Portfolio, New York: Abbeville Press, 1989, elephant folio, accompanied by the original publisher’s half burgundy morocco clamshell portfolio with title and justification, edition 295/950, signed by the Director of Publishing at the Library of Congress, Dana J. Pratt and the President of the Abbeville Press, Robert E. Abrams, with blindstamps; matching gilt wood frames, French mats, largest 29 x 23-1/4 x 1 in., lacking 26 prints from the portfolio, not examined out of frames, good condition, not apparently laid down, portfolio with stains, some scuffing; frames with abrasions Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate: $300 - $500
Includes, North American Indians, Buffalo Hunt, Chase, Archery of the Mandans, Wi-Jun-Jon, The Pigeon’s Egg Head, Joc-O-Sot (The Walking Bear).
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673
12 Large Silver Plate Items
20th century, including banquet size serving pieces, three tier dish, gallery trays, two handle tray, round trays, tree and well tray, various makers, 11-1/4 in. to 28 in., all with loss to plate, dents, damage, wear, and applied or engraved accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
675
27 Gorham Silver Christmas Ornaments
American, 1972-2006, including 23 sterling stars, two sterling crosses, one sterling icicle, and one silver plate star, all with marks for Gorham, 17.37 oz. T. excluding silver plate star, 3-3/8 in. to 5-1/8 in.; with 11 felt bags, light wear
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $600
674
18 Titles on U.S. Presidents, First Ladies, etc., Most Signed 18 volumes total, including: C. Fred’s Story by Barbara Bush, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1984, signed and inscribed; Millie’s Book by Barbara Bush, New York: William Morrow & Co., 1990, with signature card laid in; My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan, New York: Random House, 1989, signed and inscribed; I Love You, Ronnie by Nancy Reagan, New York, Random House, 2000, signed and inscribed; and 14 others (nine signed; see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extre, some bumped corners, typical light wear, creasing, and small tears to dust jackets; one copy of A White House Diary (Lady Bird Johnson) with significant tears to dust jacket
Provenance: Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Estimate: $300 - $500
676
Fourteen Silver Decanter Labels
most American, including nine sterling: set of four with grape and vine decoration; two English silver; one probably Old Sheffield plate; two silver plate, 4.19 oz. T. excluding plated pieces, 1-3/4 in. to 2-7/8 in., minor wear
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $300
677
Tiffany Sterling Bowl American, 1907-1947, round with pierced floral border, monogram, marks for Tiffany & Co., “18278A...6645”, 14.95 oz. T., 10-1/4 in., light scratches and wear
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Estimate: $400 - $800
678
Tiffany Silver Plate Domed Cover with Pierced Star of David American, 20th century, dome form with reeded wave rim, acanthus bud finial, monogramed, marks for Tiffany & Co., “2509...111”, 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in., one 3/4 in. dent, other smaller dents, wear, and loss to plate
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $50 - $100
679
75 Silver Plate Table Items
19th/20th century, including wooden
piece
Provenance: Estate of Barbara F. Chatham, Ronda and Roaring Gap, North Carolina Estimate: $100 - $300
680
American Coin Silver Creamer early to mid 19th century, lobbed body, scroll handle borders and die rolled borders, monogram, unmarked, test .900, 11.28 oz. T., 7-3/4 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., dents, light scratches and wear
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate: $100 - $200
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681
Chippendale Style Mahogany Plant Stand
20th century, from the Mount Vernon Collection by Hickory Chair Company, hexagonal top with reticulated gallery, scrolled tripod base, 48 x 24 x 24 in., generally good condition, top with wear to finish (likely from moisture), other minor wear and imperfections from previous use
Provenance: Private Virginia Collection
Estimate: $200 - $300
682
Group of Signed Sports Memorabilia, Three Objects stitched Kansas City Royals souvenir baseball jersey signed “Bo Jackson”, unopened in original poly bag with Score Board COA, untagged but appears to be full size adult; Carolina Panthers souvenir football jersey signed “Luke Kuechly/59”, size adult large; signed Louisville Slugger model P72 baseball bat, appears to be signed by Asheville native Jordan Hotchkiss who played briefly with the Carolina Mudcats, “JH/31” inscribed at knob, bat length 34 in., typical fading to signatures, mild discoloration to Jackson jersey, light wear to bat from possible usage
Provenance: Sold to benefit Eblen Charities
Estimate: $200 - $400
683
American Federal Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Table circa 1800, double drop leaf top, baluster turned and reeded tapered legs, turned peg feet, two gate legs, 29-1/4 x 48 x 18 in., structurally sound, heavy mahogany, top is sun faded and has some discolorations and filled areas, scattered shrinkages, hinges replaced, top appears to have been reset, other scattered imperfections and wear expected with age and use
Provenance: Private Collection
Estimate: $200 - $400
684
30 Pieces Silver Plate Hollowware most 20th century, including six piece tea service, gravy, boat, creamer, sugar, long, oval tray, shell form server, pair of candlesticks, bowls, gallery tray, plate, footed trays, entree, two handle trays, entree with glass liner, bread trays, 4-1/4 in. to 20 in., tea service with losses including one foot, all with loss to plate, dents, damage, wear, and applied or engraved accession marks
Provenance: Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate: $100 - $200
685
Group of Brass and Iron Fireplace Accessories 19th century or earlier, comprising: openwork D form fire fender, 9-1/8 x 471/2 x 11-1/4 in.; shovel, tongs, and poker, each approximately 28-1/4 in., iron elements with rust and corrosion, brass element with surface dirt, scattered areas of discoloration and verdigris; tools with typical wear consistent with age and use; feet on fender loose
Provenance: William Doyle Galleries, NY, 12/2/1987, $505; Private Collection
Estimate: $50 - $150