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Fine English &Continental Furniture,Silver & Decorative Arts 01/29/09 01/ 29/09 & 01/30/09

Fine English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts 01/29/09 & 01/30/09

session 1: lots 1–359 Thursday January 29th 2009 at 10am session 2: lots 400–793 Friday January 30th 2009 at 10am Sale 1329 Exhibitions: Sunday January 25th 12pm–5pm Monday January 26th through Wednesday 28th 10am–4:30pm Inquiries: anita heriot ext.3040 aheriot@freemansauction.com douglas girton ext.3044 dgirton@freemansauction.com kerry jeffery ext.3201 kjeffery@freemansauction.com Bidding: bids department 215.563.9275 ext 3006 bids@freemansauction.com Fax 215.599.2240 Catalogue $30 Inside Front Cover: Lot 680 Inside Back Cover: Lot 626

Freeman’s 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: 215.563.9275 Fax: 215.563.8236 www.freemansauction.com Freeman’s South 126 Garrett Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Telephone: 434.296.4096 Fax: 434.296.4011 www.freemanssouth.com Color images of every lot will be available from January 19th at www.freemansauction.com Printing by Brilliant Studio Exton, Pennsylvania

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All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid.

Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk, by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will require proof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or a bank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Buyer’s Premium

A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000.

Sales Tax

All items in the catalogue are subject to the 7% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their tax numbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor.

Catalogue Descriptions

All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Bidding

At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given a paddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, the auctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer.

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Freeman’s is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids.

Payment

Goods purchased will not be released until we have received full payment.

Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card.

Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released.

Removal of Purchases

Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed by February 13th at 3pm. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser.

Shipping and Packing

Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and shippers known to us.

Fine English & Continental Furniture, Silver& Decorative Arts session i: lots 1-359 Thursday January 29th, 2009 at 10am

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 1 Renaissance style walnut savonarola chair Of typical form, the back rest centered by a bacchic mask, flanked by female terms, with carved armrests, raised on paw feet.

H: 40, W: 28 in. $700-1,000 2 Italian walnut and upholstered armchair 17th/18th century With a rectangular upholstered splat back and carved ears above a padded seat raised on square tapered legs joined by a carved entwined stretcher; together with a similar chair of a later period. (2).

H: 42 3/4, W: 24 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $300-500 1 4

4 Northern European carved figure of a saint 16th century The standing figure of a bearded man depicted with closed eyes and wrapped in a long cloak, the arms and lower legs lacking, now mounted on a square black plinth.

Figure H: 22 in. $800-1,200 5 Italian carved wood figure of the infant Christ 20th century, probably naples Depicted with his right hand raised, his left hand upturned, carved signature ‘Luigi Clementi’ on the reverse, mounted to a square black plinth; together with a carved santos figure of St. Joseph holding Christ.

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H: 21 in. $500-800 3

3 Renaissance style oak library table The rectangular top with molded gadrooned edge, with putti carved trestle sides joined by an s scroll carved stretcher.

H: 33, L: 71, D: 34 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

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6 Italian polychrome maiolica albarello 17th/18th century Painted with oval reserves of gentlemen on a foliate decorated ground.

H: 8 in. $1,200-1,800

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7 Italian polychrome maiolica short albarello 17th century Painted with yellow and blue bands, with a wide patterned band at the waist.

H: 5 1/2 in. $300-500 8 Italian maiolica short albarello 17th/ 18th century Polychrome decorated with stylized flowers and bands, the waist with scroll label inscribed ‘Ell Rosati. M’.

H: 7 1/2 in. $400-600

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9 Italian maiolica albarello 18th century With painted blue lobed bands, the waist inscribed ‘Thamariudoro’.

H: 7 1/2 in. $400-600

11 Italian blue and white maiolica albarello 17th century Painted with a classical female attended by putti and a lion at her feet.

H: 9 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

10 Italian maiolica albarello 17th century Painted in blue with a laurel wreath and a band to the waist inscribed ‘Filonio.Peos.co’.

H: 9 in. $600-900

12 Italian polychrome maiolica albarello 16th/17th century Painted with an oval reserve profiles of soldiers on a foliate ground.

H: 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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13 Large Italian maiolica urn sienna, 18th century Baluster form with leaf and strap molded handles mounted with masks, the bulbous body polychrome decorated with a scene of a soldier on horseback approached by a beggar, the reverse with cipher and dated 1702 with further inscription to foot rim.

H: 17 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

14 Pair of Italian maiolica ‘istoriata’ chargers late 19th century The first example depicting the the Rape of the Sabines; the second example depicting a biblical scene.

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Diam: 24 in. $1,200-1,800

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15 Italian miniature walnut cassone 19th century The rectangular hinged top with a carved edge, above a checkerboard marquetry front panel flanked by carved side panels over a carved molded bases raised on paw feet.

H: 8 1/4, L: 15 1/2, D: 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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16 Continental Baroque style walnut carved lectern 19th century incorporating earlier elements The slant front shelf centered by a pair of angels flanked by two fantastical figures, raised on a acanthus carved circular standard continuing to a square base on four feet.

H: 63 in. $800-1,200

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17 English oak spindle and plank chair 17th/18th century With a spindle back between carved supports over a solid seat resting on block legs with spindle front.

H: 33, W: 18 in. provenance: Private Trust $300-500 18 Pair of Baroque style Italian carved oak hall chairs Each carved with upright lions flanking an armorial shield raised on a support carved as a grotesque mask. (2).

H: 49 1/2, W: 16 in. $600-800

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19 Italian carved walnut credenza 16th century The rectangular top above two frieze drawers centered and flanked by a scrolled boss above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, raised on scrolled front feet with a carved rosette.

H: 43 1/3; L: 63 1/3; D: 19 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Nelson Shanks $5,000-7,000 20 Pair of Italian Renaissance style carved walnut armchairs 18th century and later Each backrest carved with a plumed mask, the armrests surmounted by lions heads with winged putti handholds raised on dolphin supports. (2).

H: 38 1/2, W: 24 in. $1,500-2,500

21 French bronze figure of river god after the antique, 19th century Black brown patina, modeled as a nude classical bearded figure resting beside an overturned water urn, on a naturalistic weighted base.

H: 9 1/4 L: 12 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,000-1,500

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22 Spanish Baroque walnut and wrought iron trestle table 17th/18th century The rectangular top raised on round spiral carved legs joined by curved wrought iron bars and carved stretchers.

H: 29, W: 41, D: 24 in. provenance: Private Trust $3,000-5,000

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23 Venetian Baroque silvered and gilt armchair 19th century The crest rail centered by a putti mask and flanked by putti head finials, the arms with leaf carved armrests over foliate carved stretchers, raised on leaf carved feet.

H: 44 1/2, W: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Private trust $1,200-1,800

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24 Italian Baroque walnut chest of drawers 17th/ 18th century The rectangular top above a frieze drawer and a further three drawers divided by carved laurel garlands and flanked by carved terms, raised on a broken pediment base.

H: 36, W: 44 1/2, D: 20 in. provenance: William Randolph Hearst Collection French & Co. Private trust $4,000-6,000

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25 Large Cantagalli copper lustre bowl late 19th century Of conical form with an everted rim, the interior painted to depict a sailing ship and fish, cockerel mark to base.

H: 7 1/2, Diam: 18 in. provenance: Private trust $800-1,200

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26 After the antique wrestlers Bronze, medium brown patina.

H: 10 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $600-800

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28 Italian Baroque style parcel gilt walnut throne chair 19th century The velvet covered backrest surmounted by plumed finials above leaf carved armrests with gilt mask handholds supported by shields carved with rams’ masks above a padded seat, raised on square legs ending in leaf carved scrolled feet.

H: 63 1/4, W: 29 1/2 in. $700-1,000

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27 Renaissance revival carved mahogany sofa The straight top with curved pediment and shell crest, flanked by fantastical beasts over a padded back with column supports, the arms ending in ram’s head masks, on carved and turned supports.

H: 50 1/2, W: 68, D: 33 in. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 29 Victorian carved oak buffet late 19th/early 20th century The broken arched pediment centered with an urn, twin urn finials, carved cabinet door with floral and foliate swags, glazed doors flanked by two fluted columnettes; the bottom with a single carved frieze over an open shelf flanked by two fluted columnettes on squat ball feet.

H: 83, W: 57 1/2, D: 19 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 30 Pair of Italian carved walnut and parcel-gilt hall chairs 17th century Each with a studded velvet covered backrest with urn finials upon plank armrests and a padded seat, turned supports joined by entwined shell carved stretchers. (2).

H: 49, W: 24 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line collection Samuel T. Freeman Co., The Hinkel Collection, 1971 $1,500-2,500

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31 Two similar Italian walnut Dantesque armchairs Each folding chair with strap leather back and seat and leaf carved armrests, the X-form base centered by a carved flowerhead. (2).

H: 36, W: 28 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line collection Samuel T. Freeman Co., The Hinkel Collection, 1971 $1,000-1,500 32 Pair of giltwood carved Renaissance style corner brackets 19th century Of scrolled form, with carved petal design above ebonized strapwork surmounting a carved mask. (2).

H: 14, L: 11, D: 9 in. $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 33 English walnut cabinet on stand 17th century and later In two parts; the upper section with a molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors flanked by barley twist supports; the lower section with two long graduated drawers raised on baluster turned legs and joined by a shaped stretcher ending in shaped ball feet.

H: 61, W: 44, D: 19 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

34 English carved oak document box 17th/ 18th century With a hinged slant front opening to a plain interior fitted with a shelf, the front with carved decoration of foliage centered by a wrought iron escutcheon.

H: 13 1/4, W: 24, D: 20 3/4 in. $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 35 English oak linenfold carved settle 19th century The rectangular backrest with linenfold carving above enclosed plank armrests and a hinged seat above an enclosed base carved to match.

H: 84, W: 68 1/2, D: 17 in. provenance: Private Trust $800-1,200

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36 After Giambologna (Italian 1529-1608) hercules and antaeus Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as two nude classical figures engaged in combat, the base inscribed ‘Musee de Florence’.

H: 23 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $2,500-3,500

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37 After the antique il spinario Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure removing a thorn from his foot raised on a stepped circular marble base, with foundry mark ‘G. Nisini / Roma’.

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 38 Continental 17th century oak coffer incorporating some later elements The rectangular four paneled top above a richly carved four panel front featuring medieval iconography, raised on block feet.

H: 29 1/2, W: 52, D: 21 in. $1,000-1,500 39 German ebonized oak cupboard circa 1730 Divided vertically into two sections; the molded cornice above a frieze mounted with brass above two deep paneled cupboard doors opening to two shelves and hanging space.

H: 63, W: 63, D: 17 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,500-2,500 40 Suite of Baroque style carved walnut and caned seat furniture Comprising a pair of armchairs and 3 side chairs; each with a winged mask crest, the back flanked by spirals, the arms ending with fantastical handholds on turned legs and supports.

Armchair: H: 55 3/4, W: 29 in. $1,200-1,800

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41 Early Dutch bronze two-handled mortar and pestle With cast relief bands of birds in foliage, inscribed ‘Heinrick ter Horst me fecit anno 1607’.

H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

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42 German bronze two-handled mortar With banded cast decoration of fruiting vines, inscribed ‘Ehr 1624 got alien die’.

H: 5 3/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 43 Two Spanish Colonial carved and polychromed santos figure groups 18th/ 19th century The first example depicting the crucifixion with Christ attended by a kneeling man; the second example a kneeling figure of a magus holding casket. (2).

Crucifixion H: 24 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $500-700

45 English oak spindle and plank chair 17th century The turned spindle back between carved extended stiles over a plank seat raised on square legs with a turned spindle front and united by peripheral stretchers.

H: 42, W: 18 in. provenance: Private Trust $300-500

44 English oak gateleg table 17th century and later The narrow rectangular top with two rectangular drop leaves, raised on turned column supports on trestle bases united by a straight stretcher.

H: 31 1/4, L: 37 1/2, D: 38 1/2 in. provenance: Private trust $800-1,200 43 (part)

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 46 Flemish carved oak cabinet on stand 19th century, incorporating mid 17th century carvings and panels In two parts; the molded upper cornice with carved corbels above a pair of paneled cupboard doors depicting the Baptism and Crucifixion of Christ flanked and divided by male and female terms above two drawers supported on two carved heraldic lion supports joined by an undertier ending in bun feet.

H: 65, W: 56, D: 20 in. $1,000-1,500 47 English needlework and walnut armchair 17th/18th century The square top on an upholstered seat on bobbin turned legs and supports.

H: 36, W: 19 3/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600 48 Polychrome carved stone figure of an angel 16th/ 17th century Depicted in flowing robes, holding scales.

H: 15 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600 49 Louis XIV walnut armoire late 17th century The wide molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors each with three panels of fielded diamonds, raised on plain stile feet.

H: 85, W: 60, D: 26 1/4 in. provenance: Earl and Countess of Bessborough, Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, thence by descent. $2,000-3,000

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50 French carved oak door 19th century The upright panels carved with a scene of a knight slaying a dragon and a castle above linen fold carved panels.

H: 84, W: 36 in. $2,000-3,000 51 Spanish walnut and wrought iron trestle table 17th century The rectangular top above a carved frieze of three short drawers on turned supports ending in bulbous feet joined by entwining iron brackets.

H: 33 1/4, L: 70 1/4, D: 26 1/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $2,000-3,000

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52 Left-hand 17th century style Spanish dagger 19th century The two stage barbed steel blade with a wire-bound grip and lobed pommel, the pierced hand guard depicting cherubs in a foliate field, with straight quillons terminating in flattened knops.

L: 21 1/2 in. provenance: Private trust $800-1,200

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53 Northern European ballock dagger late 17th century Having a straight perforated steel blade and shell form guard and quillons, ending in a spiral carved wooden handle with ball pommel.

L: 18 in. provenance: Private trust $600-800

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54 Baroque style ebonized and ivory inlaid cabinet-on-stand 19th century In two parts; the upper section with a superstructure with a molded cornice over a carved ivory panel flanked by scrolled volutes, above a pedimented recess with a figure in 17th century dress between doric columns, flanked by two banks of three drawers with carved ivory panel fronts; the lower section frieze fitted with a central drawer flanked by two small drawers with ivory panels, raised on figural supports and carved back panel.

H: 77, W: 46, D: 18 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

54A Group of three Spanish Colonial santos figures 18th/ 19th century Carved and with residual polychromed surfaces, comprising figures of Christ, Mary and male saint. (3).

Tallest H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, West Chester, Pa. $400-600

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55 English carved oak document box 17th century The hinged rectangular top opening to a void interior, the front and side panels carved with flowering vines.

H: 9 1/4, L: 23, D: 14 in. provenance: Private Trust $300-500

57 English oak armchair 17th century The S-scroll top and back panel with floral and foliate carving, above curved armrests, on turned legs joined by stretchers.

H: 43 1/2, W: 24 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

56 English oak armchair The S-scroll top above a tulip motif panel on a three plank seat, the curved arms, all on turned legs.

H: 44, W: 25 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 58 French earthernware jug 16th century Having a pinched spout and strap handle, the body painted with a green outline shield-shaped reserve, the whole repaired.

H: 10 in. provenance: Private Trust $200-300

59 Late Gothic Continental carved limestone Madonna and Child probably french, 15th/16th century The standing figure of Mary depicted holding the Christ child in her left arm.

H: 40 in. (approx) provenance: Private Trust $1,500-2,500

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60 Miniature Baroque style ebony and bone inlaid chest-on-stand The pierced gallery above the rectangular case with seven drawers around a central compartment flanked by columns, the drawer fronts applied with bone; the stand with overhanging rectangular top over a three drawer frieze raised on turned legs terminating on ball feet.

H: 14 1/2, 11 1/2, W: 4 in. $4,000-5,000

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61 German Baroque engraved steel and wrought iron strongbox 17th century Of rectangular form, the cover with a central keyhole opening to a multiple sliding bolt mechanism with a pierced grille, the side with arched panels engraved in German and depicting biblical scenes; together with a replaced key made

by Samuel Yellin.

Purchased French & Co., 1919 Samuel T. Freeman & Co, The Hinkle Collection, Lot 371, 1971 H: 10 1/2, W: 18 1/2, D: 10 1/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $1,500-2,500

62 Continental ivory crucifix 19th century, probably dieppe The carved figure of Christ on a carved ivory cross with loop handle, in a fitted red velvet lined shadow box frame.

L: 11 in. $1,000-1,500 63 Four Baroque style wrought iron keys Each with scrolled decoration; together with a rectangular lock plate with animal head decoration.

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Largest key L: 19 1/2 in. $300-500 64 Eight copper engravings of Roman views 1877 Framed. (8).

H: 8, W: 11 in. (sight) $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 65 German bronze nesting weights master cup late 17th/ early 18th century, probably nuremberg The hinged lid with master’s mark of a mermaid, cast with figures of hippocamps and sea lions, the sea serpent handle held by figural supports, the exterior with punched geometric motifs.

H: 6 in. provenance: Private trust $500-700

66 German bronze nest of weights late 17th/ 18th century, probably nuremberg The hinged cover stamped with masters mark of a chalice, opening to reveal a set of seven graduated weights, each marked and numbered, the exterior with punched scroll motifs.

H: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private trust $800-1,200

67 Scandinavian carved burlwood peg tankard 18th/ 19th century The hinged cover carved with a central medallion depicting a crowned lion, over a cylindrical body raised on three feet carved as dogs, the handle with a lion carved thumbpiece.

H: 7 3/4 in. provenance: Private trust $600-900

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 68 Two German brass alms dishes 16th/ 17th century, probably nuremberg The first example embossed with a central roundel depicting St. George and the dragon encircled by double bands of text; the other example embossed with a scene depicting Adam and Eve in the garden . (2).

Largest diam: 16 in. provenance: Private trust $600-900

69 Two German brass alms dishes 16th/ 17th century, probably nuremberg The first example with an embossed center enclosed by a circular motto; the other example embossed with horses and stylized flowers. (2).

Largest diam: 19 3/4 in. provenance: Private trust $700-1,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 70 Ivory figure of Sts. Peter and Mark 17th/ 18th century The standing figures depicted with their attributes and identified on the base, ‘S. Petrus/ St. M’, mounted to a circular ivory plinth.

Overall H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Private trust $500-700 71 Continental carved ivory figure of St. George and the dragon 19th century, probably dieppe The figure of the saint depicted on a rearing horse, thrusting a lance at the dragon beneath him, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.

Figure H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $500-700

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72 Continental carved ivory figure of a lion 19th century The recumbent figure depicted mortally wounded and lying on a shield, a spear shaft in his side.

L: 5 in. provenance: Private trust $600-800

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73 Continental ivory corpus christi 19th century, probably french Carved in full round, the figure signed on the loincloth ‘Henlin[?]’, mounted to a green painted metal cross.

Figure H: 11 in. $5,000-7,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 74 South German carved ivory and limewood chess set late 19th century Modeled as realistically carved Medieval court figures, one side ivory, the other side ebonized lime wood.

King H: 3 1/4; Queen H: 3; pawn H: 1 7/8 in. $800-1,200

75 Continental bronze figure of a Roman soldier Medium brown patina, the figure modeled bending over to adjust his sandal, a shield on his left arm, signed indistinctly, raised on a squared black marble base.

Figure H: 10 1/8 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600

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76 E. Hamburger (active circa 1920) archer Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a standing classical figure drawing his bow, signed ‘E. Hamburger’ and with foundry marks ‘WERKSTÄTTE FÜR BRONZEGUSS’.

H: 14 3/4 in. overall provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 77 Large Spanish Colonial carved and polychromed crucifix 19th century Depicted standing on a skull and crossbones, wearing a braided rope crown of thorns.

H: 40 in. $600-800

78 William & Mary oak gate-leg dropleaf table 18th century The D-form drop leaves, raised on turned legs joined by stretchers and ending on short turned feet.

H: 28 1/2, W: 41 1/4, closed D: 16 in. $1,500-2,500

79 Rare English embroidered & upholstered table mirror late 17th/ early 18th century The rectangular mirror plate set within a silk and wool embroidered frame, the pediment depicting a hunting scene and surmounted with silvered ball finials, the side panels with fruiting garlands, and the outset lower section centered by a pair of small doors depicting a hare and a hound.

H: 20 1/2, W: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $3,000-5,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 80 William & Mary style oak livery cupboard In two parts; the upper section with a molded cornice above two paneled cupboard doors opening to an interior fitted for shelves, the lower section with a paneled front above three short drawers, raised on stile feet.

H: 75, W: 56, D: 20 in. $1,500-2,500

81 Pair of Flemish bronze pricket sticks 17th/ 18th century With baluster stems on a circular foot. (2).

H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $500-700 82 Pair of Northern European brass pricket sticks 17th/ 18th century With a deep drip pan and twist stem on a triform base cast with masks, raised on claw and ball feet. (2).

H: 17 in. provenance: Private trust $800-1,200 80

83 Group of three brass candlesticks 17th/ 18th century Comprising a wide stand with a baluster shaped stem over a domed circular foot, a low stand with a wide drip pan, and a tall single candlestick with an urn form nozzle and square base. (3).

Tallest H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 84 Dutch six arm brass chandelier 19th century The central baluster stem issuing six scrolling candle arms, now fitted for electricity.

H: 19 in. provenance: Private Trust $1,200-1,800

85 William & Mary style burl walnut bureau bookcase In two parts; the upper section with a double domed cornice above two mirrored doors opening to reveal shelves above two candle slides; the lower section with a slant front opening to reveal an interior fitted for writing above two short drawers over two short drawers and two long drawers raised on bracket feet.

H: 79, W: 41 1/4, D: 25 in. $3,000-5,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 86 Queen Anne style mahogany games table 19th century The foldover rectangular top, opening to a green felt surface with wells for storing pieces, over a plain straight frieze above cabriole legs with pad feet.

H: 29, W: 36, D: 17 1/4 in. provenance: Appeared in the ‘John Adams’ mini-series, March 2008 $1,500-2,500

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87 Pair of Queen Anne style chinoiserie decorated ebonized armchairs The yoked crest with shaped center splat with outswept arms on cabriole legs and pad feet.

H: 41 in. W: 22 in. $700-1,000

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88 After the antique apollo Bronze, orange brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure seated on a rock.

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600

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89 English oak dresser 19th century In two parts; the upper section with a molded cornice and dentil molding marked with acorns above three long open shelves outlined by beading and flanked by two paneled cupboard doors; the lower section with three short drawers over a bank of three drawers and two cupboard doors.

H: 83 1/2, W: 71 1/4, D: 18 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 90 George I oak side table 18th century and later The rectangular top raised on round tapered legs ending in pad feet.

H: 29, W: 30, D: 23 1/4 in. $400-600 91 After the antique Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure in combat, a shield on one arm and a sword in the other hand, raised on a rectangular marble grey stepped base.

H: 16 1/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600

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92 Two pairs of Continental brass candlesticks 18th century The first pair with circular drip pans over a graduated ball stem on foliate lobed bases; the second smaller pair with octagonal nozzles over a square stem and raised on tripod supports. (4).

Tallest H: 9, Smaller H: 6 7/8 in. provenance: Private Trust $200-300

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93 Dutch walnut corner display cabinet 19th century The arched and molded cornice over a single glazed nine-panel cupboard door and side panels, opening to a green painted shelved interior; the lower section with two molded panel cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet.

H: 80, W: 49 1/2, D: 13 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500 94 After Guillaume Coustou (16771746) marley horses A Pair, bronze, dark brown patina, signed ‘Coustou’. (2).

H: 23 1/2 in. provenance: Private Virginia collection $1,000-1,500

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95 95 Dutch miniature oak commode cabinet late 19th century The arched molded cornice over a pair of glazed cupboard doors and side panels, the lower section with three long drawers with lions’ mask handles, raised on splayed feet.

H: 28, W: 17 1/4, D: 7 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

96 Carved ivory figure of the infant Christ 18th/19th century, probably goa Depicted with his eyes closed, his right hand raised to his cheek, and his legs crossed, wearing gilt metal bracelets and sandals, the hair and lips stained.

L: 4 in. provenance: Private trust $1,000-1,500

97 Mahogany Chippendale side chair later half of 18th century The carved crest rail above pierced splat, on squared legs with H-form stretcher.

H: 36 1/2, W: 21 1/2 in. $300-500

98 Queen Anne mahogany side chair 18th century With scrolled crest rail above a pierced splat, raised on cabriole legs with shell carved knees on pad feet.

H: 40, W: 17 in. $300-500

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99 George II style ebonized and gilt metal mounted writing desk The rectangular gilt tooled red leather top above a central short drawer raised on cabriole legs ending in sabot.

H: 29 1/4, W: 48, D: 26 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 100 George II green japanned tall case clock circa 1710 The steel chapter ring signed ‘Rich Rooker, London’ with Roman and Arabic numerals with a four pillar anchor escapement movement set within a japanned case decorated with figures in a landscape with gilt borders; restored.

H: 91, W: 19 1/2, D: 9 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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101 George II Irish mahogany games table 18th century The shaped top with rounded fore corners opening to a baize inset playing surface with dishes for chips above a plain frieze centered by a carved shell raised on cabriole legs carved at the knees with shells and ending in stylized Spanish paw feet.

H: 28, W: 33 1/2, D: 16 in. $3,000-5,000

102 George II mahogany bureau bookcase 18th century The upper section with a dentilwork molded cornice and a pair of cupboard doors opening to shelves with flanking quarter columns, above a slant front opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes centered by a cupboard door, above two short drawers and three long graduated drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet.

H: 84 3/4, W: 39, D: 23 in. $4,000-6,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 103 Pair of English embroidered Royal Coats of Arms probably 17th century On the later mahogany tripod stands, the red silk brocade embroidered in silver and colored thread with the Royal Coat of Arms, within a scrolling foliate border with silver fringe and bullion tassels. (2).

H: 50, W: 24, Stands H: 62 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

105 Pair of George II giltwood and eglomise mirrors 18th century, decoration later Each with a shaped rectangular mirror plate painted with Chinese figures and flowerheads surmounted by a cornice centered by an eagle and surrounded by pierced C-scrolls and foliage.

H: 34 in. $5,000-7,000

104 After the antique running athlete Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure running on a rectangular base.

H: 19 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 106 Provincial George II oak dressing table 18th century, possibly irish The rectangular top with a blind fretwork band of scrolls above a short drawer and two deep drawers carved with oak leaves, raised on round tapered legs ending in pad feet and carved at the knees with scrolls.

H: 28, W: 34 3/4, D: 20 in. $1,000-1,500

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109 107 Dutch school, (After David Teniers, the Younger) Miniature painting the smokers Watercolor and body color on ivorine, signed ‘Wouwermans’ to the lower right corner, in an ebonized frame.

W: 3 7/8, H: 3 in. (sight size). $300-500

108 Japanned writing slope The hinged slope front decorated with figures in a Chinese landscape, opening to a an interior fitted with compartments and a writing slope.

H: 5, W: 20 3/4, D: 19 in. $300-500

109 Three hand-colored copper engravings of English castles nathaniel buck, 1746 Depicting Oxford castle, Cambridge castle and Drayton-House; framed.

(3).

H: 9, W: 16 in. (sight) $400-600

110 George III style mahogany piecrust pedestal table With a shaped dished top on a baluster standard and triform base ending in slipper feet.

H: 28, Diam: 13 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 111 George III style mahogany partner’s desk later half of 19th century The rectangular top centered by two drawers and a slanted hinged and leather tool topped centering a raised writing surface opening to a compartment, on a three drawer frieze supported by three drawer pedestals on a plinth base.

H: 36, W: 59, D: 53 in. $2,500-3,500 112 George III mahogany sideboard 18th century The shaped rectangular top with banded inlay above one long drawer flanked by two cupboard doors raised on square tapered legs ending in casters.

H: 35, D: 65 1/2, D: 28 in. $2,500-3,500 113 George II style walnut footstool The padded rectangular top raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.

H: 18, W: 24 1/2, D: 20 in. $300-500

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114 George III style painted and ebonized library table The rectangular gadrooned edged top over a shaped apron, the acanthus carved center and shoulders on cabriole legs ending on ball and claw feet.

H: 29 3/4, W: 54, D: 30 in. $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 115 George III wine cooler-on-stand The hexagonal shaped top with removable lead lining and lion mask ring handles to the sides upon a stand with chamfered legs and scrolled bracket feet ending in casters.

H: 28, W: 28 1/2, D: 17 in. provenance: Estate of Sam Jones, Sajo Farms, Virginia Beach, Virginia. $2,000-3,000

116 Two bronze figures of the Borghese Gladiator early 20th century, after the antique Dark brown patina, both with shield, one example with sword, on marble bases. (2).

H: 11 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $600-800 117 Carved ivory figure of a saint 19th century, possibly goa Primitively carved, depicting a long haired figure with bare feet.

H: 7 in. provenance: Private Trust $300-500

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118 Irish George III mahogany drop-leaf table third quarter 18th century The rectangular top with drop down D-shaped ends above a plain frieze raised on leaf carved cabriole legs, ending in hoof feet.

H: 28, W: 21, D: 47 1/4 in $3,000-5,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 119 Continental enamel glass bitter bottle 18th/19th century The bulbous brown glass bottle painted with an interior scene of a domestic scene, the reverse inscribed ‘Bitter’.

H: 16 in. $300-500

120 Provincial George III mahogany and parquetry corner armchair circa 1760 The curved backrest inlaid with a checkered border, above an urn form backrest, the drop-in seat raised on square legs joined by peripheral stretchers.

H: 32, W: 29 1/4 in. provenance: Appeared in the ‘John Adams’ miniseries, March 2008 $800-1,200 121 Pair of English treen stands early 19th century The adjustable circular dished tops above a baluster turned support with screw turn tightener, on a circular foot. (2).

H: 7 1/4 (lowered) Diam: 6 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500 120

122 George III style mahogany partner’s desk The rectangular green leather with gilt tooled top with a Greek fret border over three drawer frieze on pedestals with cabinet to one side and three drawers to the other.

H: 33 1/2, W: 61, D: 36 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 123 English country house architectural drawing early 19th century Watercolor and ink on paper, depicting a two story Georgian country house with two wing extensions, inscribed ‘View in the Country/ Anno domini 1816’ and signed ‘R. Knight delineater’; in a molded ebonized and gilt frame.

W: 12, H: 6 in provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $200-300

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124 Pair of George III style mahogany armchairs 19th century Each shell carved crest rail over a shaped back splat, shaped arms on shepherd crook supports, on cabriole legs ending on ball and claw feet.

H: 42, W: 24 1/4 in. $500-800 125 George III mahogany pembroke table 19th century The rectangular top over a single drawer with lion head brass pulls and key over tapered square legs with a stringing line.

H: 27 1/4, closed W: 19 3/4, D: 33 in. $800-1,200

126 Georgian style mahogany work table 19th century The hinged rectangular top above a single drawer with a pleated bag below on turned legs and casters.

H: 29, W: 20, D: 14 1/4 in. $600-900

128 Victorian naval telescope 19th century Of brass and fruitwood, with engraved initial ‘L’, inscribed ‘Utzschneider und Fraunhofer in benedictbeuern’.

L: 9; 26 in. (extended) $200-300

127 Two English creamware wine coasters late 18th/ early 19th century Both with pierced galleries and molded rims, unmarked; together with a Regency painted papier mache wine coaster. (3).

Diam: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

129 George III mahogany breakfast table early 19th century The rounded rectangular top with banded inlay supported on a quatreform base and raised on reeded splayed legs ending in brass caps and casters.

H: 29, W: 60, D: 45 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

130 After the antique il spinario Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure removing a thorn from his foot, seated on naturalistic base and raised on an hexagonal plinth.

H: 10 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500 131 Assembled set of ten English provincial oak dining chairs Each with an arched back with pierced splats on square tapering legs.

H: 38 1/2, W: 20 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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132 Late George III mahogany writing desk circa 1810 The rectangular writing desk above a frieze fitted with a central drawer flanked to either side by two drawers, raised on tapering square legs.

H: 32, W: 59, D: 25 in. $2,000-3,000 133 Georgian oak low boy later half of 18th century The shaped rectangular top above three short drawers and a shaped apron raised on hipped cabriole legs ending in slipper feet.

H: 27 1/4, W: 29 1/2, D: 19 1/4 in. provenance: Appeared in the ‘John Adams’ miniseries, March 2008 $1,000-1,500

134 Pair of Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh pattern serving dishes 18th century Of shaped oval form, centered by the Alexander coat of arms (2).

L: 9 5/8 in. provenance: Julie Lindberg Antiques $2,000-3,000 135 Pair of Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh pattern compotes 18th century Bearing the Alexander coat-of-arms, the lozenge shaped dish on a spreading foot. (2).

H: 4 3/4, L: 12 in. provenance: Julie Lindberg Antiques $5,000-7,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 139 English mahogany library steps 19th century Three steps, the top steps hinged and with leather tooled top opening to internal compartments, the bottom step resting on turned feet.

H: 27, W: 17 1/2, D: 30 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 140 George III mahogany hanging corner cupboard later half of 18th century The molded cornice above two curved cupboard doors opening to reveal shelves and flanked by reeded columns.

H: 42 3/4, W: 28 in. $500-700 141 George III style mahogany octagonal cellaret Bound in brass on a frame with square tapering legs.

H: 26 1/2, W: 18 in. $1,000-1,500

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136 Georgian style green japanned cabinet on stand The doors decorated with landscapes, temples and figures enclosing five internal shelves on the stand with shaped apron on mahogany cabriole legs with shell carved shoulders on ball and claw feet, the whole decorated with strapwork.

H: 60, W: 40, D: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $1,200-1,800

137 George III mahogany washstand circa 1800 The square hinged top opening to a pull up mirror over cabinet door above a single drawer on chamfered legs on casters.

H: 33, W: 19, D: 19 in. $2,000-3,000 138 George III mahogany bedside commode circa 1800 The tray top over a tambour front cupboard above the commode on straight block legs.

H: 32, W: 22, D: 19 in. $1,500-2,500 140

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 142 George III flame mahogany and inlaid diminutive sideboard circa 1780 The serpentine outline top with an oval flame mahogany panel, over a single short drawer flanked by two banks of short drawers separated by inlaid fan medallions, raised on tapered square stop-fluted legs ending in spade feet.

H: 32, W: 43 3/4, D: 23 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $3,000-5,000

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143 Four German hand-colored engravings of equestrian training scenes baron newcastle, 18th century Framed. (4).

H: 14, W: 12 in. (sight). $1,000-1,500

144 English carved oak coffer early 18th century The whole with floral and geometric carving, the hinged top opening to red painted interior with candle box, raised on stile feet.

H: 26 1/2, L: 38 1/4, D: 19 1/2 in. $300-500

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145 Miniature English mahogany and satinwood chest of drawers The rectangular top over three long drawers with satinwood stringing and wooden knobs above a shaped apron and raised on curved bracket feet.

H: 12, W: 12 3/4, D: 6 in. $600-800

146 Miniature English mahogany chest of drawers The rectangular top with rounded corners above two short and two long drawers with wood knobs, raised on a plain plinth base.

H: 8 1/2, W: 10, D: 5 1/4 in. $300-500

147 Miniature English mahogany chest of drawers The rectangular molded top above three graduated drawers with wooden knobs, over a shaped apron and curved bracket feet.

H: 11 3/4, W: 11 1/4, D: 6 1/4 in. $700-900

148 Miniature Queen Anne style lowboy The rectangular molded top over two short drawers and a further central short drawer flanked by two square drawers, the arched shaped apron with acorn finials, raised on cabriole legs ending in padded feet.

H: 12 1/4, W: 12, D: 7 3/4 in. $700-1,000

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149 Miniature Victorian mahogany chest of drawers The rectangular top with a raised back over three long drawers with wood knobs, raised on short turned legs.

H: 9, W: 9 1/4, D:5 1/4 in. $300-500

150 Miniature English mahogany bowfront chest of drawers 19th century Two short over three long drawers with cockbeaded edges and wood knobs, with a shaped apron and short splayed feet.

H: 15, W: 12 1/4, D: 8 in. $600-900

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151 Miniature English rosewood chiffonier The superstructure with a carved scroll crest and single shelf raised on turned supports; over two short drawers above a pair of cupboard doors on a molded plinth base.

H: 15 W: 15 3/4, D: 6 3/4 in. $700-1,000

152 Miniature English mahogany and boxwood strung chest of drawers The rectangular top over three drawers with wooden knobs and scalloped apron, raised on curved bracket feet.

H: 11, W: 11 3/4, D: 5 3/8 in. $600-900

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153 George III mahogany inlaid small settee late 18th/ early 19th century With a padded backrest and sloping arms terminating in column supports over inlaid blocks, raised on tapered columnar forelegs, in a red and gold bee print upholstery.

H: 35, W: 57 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $3,000-5,000

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154 Five Derby porcelain cabinet plates early 19th century Each centrally painted with a landscape view, identified on the reverse, within a wide gilt decorated rim, red crown mark. (5).

Diam: 9 in. $1,000-1,500

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155 Georgian mahogany stick barometer early 19th century The molded cornice with raised finial over a printed scale flanked by doric columns, above a straight case and square cases reservoir,.

L: 38 in. $400-600

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156 Queen Anne style mahogany handkerchief table 19th century The triangular top with flaps on cabriole legs terminating on pad feet.

H: 27, W: 32, D: 28 in. $500-800

157 Georgian foldover games table 19th century The rectangular top over a plain straight frieze on block feet with casters.

H: 29 14, W: 30, closed D: 15 in. $700-1,000

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158 158 George III style painted and chinoiserie decorated footstool The rectangular padded drop-in seat above a frieze with painted and raised decoration of figures in a Chinese landscape raised on square legs painted with flowering garlands and joined by a pierced H-form stretcher.

H: 20 1/2, W: 24, D: 17 in. $800-1,200

159 George III painted tilt top table The refreshed painted top with central floral medallion surrounded by wreaths on gilt wood turned standard over outswept legs.

H: 28, W: 21 1/4 in. provenance: Kentshire Galleries $2,000-3,000

160 English porcelain part dessert service mid 19th century Comprising a teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl, 3 side plates, 12 morning teacups, 11 afternoon teacups, with floral painted reserves against a cobalt ground. (30).

Teapot H: 5 3/4, plate Diam: 7 7/8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $400-600

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161 George III mahogany bachelor’s chest late18th century The rectangular molded top over four graduated drawers, the top drawer fitted with a green leather inset writing surface, on ogee bracket feet.

H: 30, W: 32, D: 17 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

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162 English mahogany dumbwaiter 19th century With three circular graduating tiers raised on cabriole legs.

H: 42, diam: 21 1/4 in. provenance: Appeared in the ‘John Adams’ miniseries, March 2008 $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 163 George III mahogany ‘universal’ table circa 1770 The square top with twin opposing brushing slides, the single frieze drawer opening to both sides with a sliding ratchet adjustable felt-lined writing surface above a fitted interior of hinged wells, raised on square tapered legs terminating in brass cappings and casters. note: Sheraton’s illustration for a ‘Universal Table’ appears in ‘The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing-Book’, page 27.

H: 27 3/4, W: 41 3/4, D: 41 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000 164 George III oak chest of drawers late 18th/early 19th century The molded rectangular top over two side by side drawers over three long drawers on ogee bracket feet.

H: 35, W: 37 1/2, D: 20 1/2 in. $600-900

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165 Pair of George III walnut side chairs late 18th century Each with a shaped top rail with scrolled ears above a pierced and entwined splat over a drop in seat raised on cabriole legs on pad feet.

(2).

H: 37 1/2, W: 22 1/4 in. $500-700

166 George III walnut foldover games table late 18th century The banded demilune top opening to a green baize interior above a plain frieze raised on square string inlaid tapered legs.

H: 29, W: 34, closed D: 17 in. $1,500-2,500

167 George III style mahogany pembroke table 19th century The rectangular twin flip top over a single drawer on straight chamfered tapered legs ending on brass casters.

H: 27 1/2, closed W: 18 1/2, D: 27 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 168 French wax portrait miniature 18th century Oval, profile portrait depicting an older gentleman wearing a blue coat, his hair tied with a ribbon, framed and mounted in a later shadow box frame.

H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500

169 Two wax portrait miniatures 18th century Both depicting older gentleman, one oval the other circular and with Latin inscription.

Larger H: 2 3/4 in. $400-600

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170 Wax portrait of Michaelangelo early 19th century Profile portrait to the right, mounted in a giltwood shadow box frame.

H: 4 1/2 in. $500-700

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171 Wax portrait miniature of Michaelangelo 18th/ early 19th century Profile portrait to the left, in a circular molded frame.

H: 3 1/4 in. $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 172 George II mahogany tea table mid 18th century With a circular top above a baluster standard raised on cabriole legs ending in slipper feet.

H: 29, Diam: 31 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600 173 Group of four terra cotta Egyptian Ushabti figures late period, 27th-30th dynasties Two with hieroglyphics to the fronts, green glaze to surface on two, traces of glaze on remaining. (4).

Tallest H: 7 1/2, smallest H: 3 5/8 in. $800-1,200

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174 George III mahogany chest on chest In two parts; the upper section with a molded dentil cornice above three short drawers and three long drawers flanked by gadrooned quarter columns; the lower section with five graduated drawers raised on bracket feet.

H: 78, W: 45 1/2, D: 23 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 175 Derby porcelain inkstand early 19th century The rectangular tray fitted with an inkpot, covered sandpot and a taper stick, with loop side handles and painted in blue and red scrolls with gilt details, red mark to underside.

L: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $300-500 176 English porcelain inkstand probably coalport, circa 1840 The oval tray fitted with a covered inwell, covered sandpot, and a taper stick, with blue and yellow banded floral decoration with gilt details.

Tray L: 10 7/8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $300-500

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177 George III style mahogany writing desk 19th century The slant front opening to an interior fitted for writing above two short and three long graduated drawers ending in bracket feet.

H: 44, W: 36, D: 20 3/4 in. $800-1,200

179 After the antique narcissus Bronze, green and gold patina, modeled as a nude classical male, an animal skin across his shoulder.

H: 22 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $700-1,000

178 Three Worcester Flight, Barr & Barr porcelain plates early 19th century Comprising a pair of plates centered with an armorial device, and a soup plate with a gilt rim, all painted with puce and gilt vines, impressed marks. (3).

Plate diam: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $250-350 177

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180 Mahogany breakfront library bookcase possibly baltic, first half 19th century The molded outset cornice above a pair of lancet astragal glazed central doors opening to lined shelves flanked by a pair of narrow trefoil arched glazed doors and an outer pair of conforming larger doors; the lower section with a pair of central flame veneered mahogany molded panel doors flanked by two banks of four drawers and two conforming outer cupboard doors flanked and divided by clustered columnar pilasters raised on plinth base with round outset corners.

H: 114, W: 107, D: 24 in. $7,000-10,000

180A George III mahogany library table circa 1800 The gilt tooled leather rectangular top above two rows of three opposing drawers, the sides fitted with false drawers raised on square tapered legs ending in casters.

H: 30 1/2, W: 60 1/2, D: 48 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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181 Fine George III mahogany quadruple chairback settee circa 1780 The chairback formed as four graduated shield shaped backrests each with a ribbon tied, bellflower carved toprail above a carved plume and hung with drapery swags, the scrolled armrests raised on curved supports above a padded seat and square tapered legs ending in spade feet.

L: 72, H: 37 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000 182 English mahogany violin circa 1790 With a Baroque carved neck and German carved scroll lion head and single back; together with French nickel mounted Caressa N. Francaise bow, 1900-1920.

Length of back: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Private Newtown Square Collector $800-1,200

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185 George III burl walnut chest of drawers 18th century The rectangular top with pencil inlay and book matched burl walnut veneers over two short drawers and three long with brass oval drawer pulls with bail handles, raised on bracket feet.

H: 40 1/2, L: 37 1/2, D: 21 in. $1,500-2,500

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183 George III mahogany linen press early 19th century The molded cornice above two cabinet doors opening to a shelved interior; the lower section with four graduated long drawers, raised on splayed feet.

H: 84 1/4, W: 53 1/2, D: 23 in. $3,000-5,000

184 George III mahogany chest of drawers The rectangular molded top over two short drawers and three long drawers raised on bracket feet.

H: 38 1/2, W: 42 1/2, D: 21 in. $800-1,200

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186 George III style walnut footstool 19th century The padded rectangular drop in seat over a shaped apron raised on cabriole legs with acanthus carving at the knees ending in scrolled trifid feet.

H: 18, L: 21, D: 18 in. $200-300

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 187 George III mahogany bureau bookcase circa 1770 In two parts; the upper section with a blind fretwork carved double scroll pediment over a pair of glazed and mullioned doors opening to shelves; the lower section with a slant front opening to a fitted interior, above two short and three long drawers flanked by blind fretwork carved quarter columns, raised on bracket feet.

H: 89, W: 42 1/2, D: 22 in. $7,000-10,000 188 George III style mahogany camel back settee The padded backrest with outscrolled arms, raised on molded square tapered legs.

H: 36, W: 84, D: 37 in. $2,000-3,000 189 English mahogany jardiniere The circular top raised on a baluster turned support issuing drum shaped jardiniere with four tin sections, supported by a baluster turned standard on three cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet.

H: 34 3/4, W: 28 in. $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 190 English mahogany tall case clock The dial with Roman numerals signed David Samuel and Son London, the case having a broken arch pediment, carved sunflower rosettes, the door flanked by reeded quarter columns, on ball and claw feet.

H: 93, W: 19 1/4, D: 8 3/4 in. $800-1,200 191 Pair of George III style mahogany console tables mid 19th century Each with a D-shaped top over a scalloped apron raised on cabriole legs ending in slipper feet and casters. (2).

H: 30 1/4, W: 46 1/2, D: 22 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800 192 English diminutive mahogany pedestal desk The rectangular top with an inset green leather writing surface, over two pedestal supports with drawers.

H: 28 1/2, W: 40 1/2, D: 23 in. $1,500-2,500

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193 Group of Chinese export porcelain early 19th century Comprising a small covered tureen, reticulated basket, 4 dinner plates, and a small oval platter, all with matching blue and gilt leaf borders and flowering urns; together with a large octagonal platter monogrammed ‘MW’ and a polychrome decorated punch bowl painted with birds and flowers. (9).

Platter L: 17 1/4, Punch bowl diam: 11 7/8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $800-1,200 194 George III mahogany tilt-top tea table The plain circular top raised on a baluster turned support, on tripod cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet.

D: 34 3/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 195 George III mahogany, crossbanded and satinwood inlaid tall case clock late 18th century The arched bonnet with brass ball finials, the conforming door flanked by free doric columns supports, opening on a white painted sheet iron dial with Roman numerals and floral bouquet spandrels and exotic bird cresting, two winding holes and subsidiary dial, the lower case with a classical urn inlay oval medallion, over a shaped apron on splayed feet.

H: 87 1/2, W: 20 1/4, 9 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

196 After John Flaxman (English 17551826) st. michael overcoming the devil Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as St. Michael spearing the head of the devil on a circular base inscribed ‘FLAXMAN’.

H: 20 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $2,000-3,000

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197 English earthenware glazed urn on stand late 19th century Of swollen form molded with lions’ masks and garlands, raised on a spiral turned pedestal.

H: 35 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 198 Derby porcelain teacup & saucer circa 1820 Both painted with scenic views, the teacup with figures at an overlook and titled ‘Near Breadsall/ Derbyshire’, the saucer with a riverside view with a church steeple in the distance titled ‘Near Derby; the cup with blue crown mark, the saucer with red. (2).

Cup H: 2 3/4, saucer Diam: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $250-350 199 Derby porcelain cabinet plate circa 1820 Centrally painted with a country view of figures crossing a bridge to an inn, within a scrolling wide gilt border, inscribed on the reverse ‘In Scotland’, red marks.

Diam: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $300-500

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200 Miniature Regency mahogany library bookcase early 19th century The triangular pediment over two glazed doors opening to shelves above four graduated drawers raised on a plinth base.

H: 33 1/4, W: 16, D: 9 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 201 Miniature English ‘Jupe’ style mahogany extending dining table 19th century In a baize lined fitted case, with three leaf extensions, the circular top over a fully working extending mechanism and raised on part-fluted and reeded tapered legs, the case bearing ivory label ‘Stenhouse & Savage/ Makers/ London’. note: Robert Jupe patented the design for this table in 1835 stating that the table was ‘an improved expanding table so constructed that the sections composing its surface may be caused to diverge from a common centre and that the spaces caused thereby may be filled by inserting leaves or filling pieces’. Tables of this design were produced by Jupe in association with the cabinetmaker John Johnstone of New Bond Street.

Table H: 4 1/8, Diam: 8 5/8, extended 13 in. $6,000-8,000

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202 Chinese Export porcelain ‘Leaf’ pattern tea & coffee service early 19th century Comprising a teapot, coffeepot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl, waste bowl, six teacups, three tea bowls, and ten saucers, all with cobalt and gilt decorated bands.

Coffeepot H: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Julie Lindberg Antiques $800-1,200

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203 Regency rosewood tea caddy early 19th century Of sarcophagus form, the interior with two removable tea wells and a cut glass mixing bowl, raised on squat bun feet.

H: 8 1/2, L: 13 1/2, D: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Julie Lindberg Antiques $500-700 204 English red painted chest The hinged top painted with a ship at sea, the front stenciled 'Sally Ann / Bristol'.

H: 19 3/4, W: 33 1/4, D: 20 in. $500-700

205 Georgian mahogany stick barometer/ thermometer early 19th century The broken pediment with an ivory finial above a glazed door and dual brass measuring plate, over a straight case with covered reservoir with checkerboard line inlay, the tubes mercury filled.

L: 38 in. $800-1,200 206 Lacquer box on stand Decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay throughout, the octagonal hinged top over a conforming box with brass escutcheon.

H: 11, W: 14 3/4, D: 10 in. (the box) $200-400

207 Pair of Royal Crown Derby porcelain urns early 20th century The urn form body with a central reserve painted with a floral bouquet, against a cobalt vertical banded ground with gilt details, printed red mark. (2).

H: 6 1/4 in. $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 208 Carved and paint-decorated ‘Native’ trade figure Depicted as a man with hoop earrings and wearing a lion’s skin tunic, on a square plinth.

H: 72 in. $6,000-8,000 209 English mahogany kidney-shaped desk later half of 19th century The leather top surmounted by a center mirrored cabinet flanked by four open vertical shelves, putti surrounded by scroll marquetry on the top, the central drawer frieze with two faux drawers and one center drawer ornamented with scrolls and griffins on tapered string inlay legs.

H: 40 1/2, W: 52, D: 20 in. $2,000-3,000

210 Pair of Continental mahogany and brass inlaid armchairs Each with a curved padded backrest and enclosed arms ending in carved rams’ heads handholds above a padded seat raised on scrolled legs ending in carved hoof feet and casters. (2).

H: 29, W: 26 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 211 English mahogany whatnot The three rectangular open shelves with carved aprons on turned legs and casters.

H: 43 1/4, W: 39, D: 16 in. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 212 Pair of Continental brass and iron andirons 19th century With brass onion finials on straight standard raised on scrolling iron legs. (2).

H: 22 provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600

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215 213 Pair of Continental brass and iron andirons 19th century The pierced brass circular tops on baluster standards and supported on curved legs. (2).

H: 27 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600

214 Pair of English brass andirons With urn finials and faceted supports above spurred cabriole legs.

H: 15 in. $400-600

215 Full set of ‘Diamond’ pattern brass candlesticks 19th century Comprising a pair marked ‘King of Diamonds’, a pair marked ‘Queen of Diamonds’, a pair marked ‘Prince of Diamonds’, and a pair marked ‘Princess of Diamonds’. (8).

Tallest H: 12 1/2; smallest H: 11 in. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 216 Regency mahogany crossbanded sofa table 19th century The rectangular top with banded inlay above two drawers opposed by false drawers raised on flattened baluster supports joined by a turned stretcher and raised on splayed feet ending in lion paw caps and casters.

H: 28 1/2, W: 41, closed D: 28 1/2 in. provenance: Appeared in the ‘John Adams’ miniseries, March 2008 $1,000-1,500

217 Five Staffordshire cow figure groups 19th century Comprising three single cow creamers and two black glazed milking groups. (5).

Largest H: 5 3/4, L: 7 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

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218 Pair of English rosewood and ebonized crossbanded etageres The three tiered shells with turned supports above a single drawer with ebony painted knobs on turned feet with casters.

H: 39 3/4, W: 21 1/4, D: 15 in. $1,200-1,800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 219 Regency style mahogany two tier writing table The superstructure on turned brass supports over the red leather inset writing surface, above two side by side drawers, above scrolled trestle supports united by a turned stretcher.

H: 40, W: 39 1/2, D: 22 in. $1,000-1,500 220 Black japanned side cabinet 19th century Decorated overall with Chinese landscapes, figures and ornamentation, the shaped backrail with shelf on turned supports above a rectangular top on a frieze drawer over two glass cabinet doors opening to three black painted shelves, all on turned feet.

H: 52 3/4, W: 36 3/4, D: 13 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 219

221 William IV mahogany library table circa 1835 The rectangular molded top over a plain frieze with reeded corners and two real and two short dummy drawers, supported by a turned pedestal raised on a quadripartite base with outscrolling legs ending on casters.

H: 36, W: 56, D: 24 in. $2,500-3,500 222 Davenport blue printed ‘Chinese Ruins’ pattern platter early 19th century Depicting two Chinese figures in a landscape with a ruin.

W: 21 in. $250-350 223 Large English blue transfer printed platter 19th century Depicting figures in 18th century dress at a bridge ruin, a figure of Zeus astride an eagle in an archway.

W: 21 in. $250-350 224 English walnut banjo barometer/ thermometer 19th century The walnut case with line inlay and engraved silver dials.

L: 40 in. $500-700

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225 Regency mahogany three-part dining table circa 1800 The rounded rectangular end sections opening to accommodate a drop leaf center section; all raised on square tapered legs ending in brass caps and casters.

H: 29, W: 45, L: 104. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 226 Scottish double portrait miniature early 19th century Watercolor on ivory, depicting a seated and smiling young woman with curled blonde hair beneath a lace cap and a dark dress, her arms around her blonde haired child in a yellow dress who rests against her; in a gilt metal and fabric frame; the reverse inscribed and dated Edinburgh, 1817.

H: 5, W: 4 in. excluding frame provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $700-1,000 227 Edwardian painted satinwood tea caddy circa 1900 The domed hinged top painted with a strawberry basket, the case painted with leaves and a tasseled bow, on brass ball feet.

H: 4 1/4, W: 6, D: 4 1/2 in. $250-350

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232 Pair of English brass andirons 19th century The baluster stems with urn finials and raised on pierced scroll legs.

H: 17 in. $400-600 Illust. pg. 66 233 George III style satinwood inlay and mahogany knee hole desk The rectangular top above a short frieze drawer flanked by banks of two drawers raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet and casters.

H: 30 1/2, W: 45 1/2, D: 25 1/2 in. $500-700 234 No Lot

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228-229 No Lot 230 English mahogany three-part banquet table 19th century The center section with drop down ends, flanked by D-shaped ends, raised on baluster carved legs with tapered feet.

H: 28, W: 46 1/2, L closed: 60 in. $1,500-2,500 231 Regency mahogany pedestal sideboard 19th century The concave top over the frieze fitted with a central drawer flanked by a short drawer to either side, each pedestal fitted with a cupboard.

H: 37 1/2, W: 54, D: 18 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 235 Pair of Regency rosewood and brass mounted chiffoniers circa 1815 Each with a brass galleried superstructure above mirrored shelf back , the frieze drawer with corner gilt mounts over two brass trellis paneled doors supported on a chamfered plinth.

H: 56 1/2, W: 40, D: 16 in. $7,000-10,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 236 English white marble relief plaque 19th century The square marble plaque carved with a profile portrait of a classical young lady.

H: 12 1/4, 9 3/4 in. $600-800

237 Pair of George III style mahogany arm chairs Each with a rectangular latticework backrest and enclosed arms raised on square tapered legs. (2).

H: 38, W: 27 in. $600-800

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238 Regency style mahogany and parcel gilt console table The white marble breakfront top above three drawers with carved foliate scrolls above three cupboard drawers flanked and divided by parcel gilt animal leg supports on a plinth base.

H: 38, W: 83, D: 20 1/4 in. $5,000-7,000

239 Regency mahogany piano stool circa 1815 The rising circular padded top raised on reeded curved supports.

H: 19 in. $400-600

240 Pair of Irish engraved glass decanters late 18th century Each with applied double ring banded necks and stop fluted bodies, engraved with thistles, heather and wild birds and bearing the motto ‘The Land We Live In’ and initials J.M. (2).

H: 11 in. with stoppers provenance: Private Trust $300-500

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241 Two pairs of Anglo-Irish glass decanters 19th century Each with a spire finial stopper, one pair footed. (4).

Tallest H: 15 in. $300-500

244 Victorian tole ware tray mid 19th century Oval with a pierced gallery, centered by a lozenge shaped reserve painted with flowers.

L: 24 1/2 in. $250-350

242 Anglo Irish cut glass compote 19th century The paneled bowl with a barbed rim, raised on a faceted tapered support on a spreading foot.

H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $200-300

245 French burl walnut and ebony decanter box 19th century The hinged lid and front panel centered by brass and ivory inlaid cartouches, with hinged side panels, the interior with a gilt metal decanter frame, raised on ball feet.

H: 10 3/4, W: 13, D: 9 1/2 in. $600-900

243 William IV cut glass fruit bowl 19th century The diamond paneled bowl with a barbed rim, raised on a rounded pedestal support on a spreading foot.

H: 9 1/2 in. $400-600

246 No lot 247 Victorian burl walnut, rosewood and brass inlay liqueur box mid 19th century The hinged serpentine top centered by a brass cartouche, opening to an interior fitted with four etched and cut glass decanters and matching glasses, raised on bun feet.

H: 10 3/4, W: 12 3/4, D: 9 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

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248 Six hand-colored lithographs of lilies grove, circa 1910, london Framed. (6).

H: 20, W: 13 in. (sight) $1,200-1,800 249 Victorian bamboo, ebonized and painted side table The rectangular top painted with cherry blossoms and vines above a pierced frieze and raised on splayed legs.

H: 29, W: 25, D: 18 1/4 in. $700-1,000

250 Aesthetic Movement rosewood and marquetry side cabinet attributed to pottier & stymus, circa 1870 The curved and molded rosewood top over a conforming frieze inlaid with scrolls, flowers and leaves, above a central cabinet door with marquetry depicting a classical female figure playing the lyre, flanked half columns headed by patinated bronze terms, the convex side panels inlaid with classical urn marquetry, all on a conforming plinth base.

H: 39 1/2, W: 63 1/2, D: 18 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 251 Victorian rosewood and marquetry center table The circular top inlaid with foliate scrolls over a baluster standard and quatreform base ending in scrolled toes.

H: 28 1/2, Diam: 30 in. $700-1,000

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252 Pair of English porcelain floral encrusted urns mid 19th century Each with a reticulated neck and open scroll handles, the bodies painted with scenes of exotic birds and with applied floral swags, raised on a squared base, signed W.T. 36 in red to undersides. (2).

H: 10 in. $600-800 253 Leather upholstered and brass club fender Of typical form, with upholstered corner seats flanking a U-shaped center.

H: 19, L: 63 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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254 Mahogany and boxwood marquetry cheval mirror The curved frame with floral marquetry flanked by octagonal pillars with pointed finials on the base with squat bun feet.

H: 73, W: 35 1/2 in provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 255 Doulton Lambeth faience plaque linnie watt, circa 1900 Depicting a young girl holding wildflowers and walking through a wooded lakeside, signed L. Watt to lower left.

H: 15 1/2, W: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $3,000-5,000 256 Aesthetic style brass easel late 19th century With triangular pediment flanked by wing motif on paw feet.

H: 78 in. $600-900

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258 Victorian rosewood and line inlaid davenport circa 1840 The upper section with a leather inset slant top with a hinged superstructure, opening to reveal a plain maple interior with drawers, on pierced bracket supports; the lower section with a side cupboard door opening to maple drawers, the opposing side with dummy drawers, raised on bun feet.

H: 33, W: 22, D: 23 in. $500-700

259 Regency style mahogany jardiniere The oblong jardiniere above a plain frieze, on incurving legs connected

by X-form stretcher, raised on brass casters.

H: 42, Diam: 28 in. $500-700

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257 Victorian flame mahogany linen press 19th century The molded arched paneled doors above three long drawers with turned knobs raised on squat bun feet.

H: 86, W: 57, D: 24 in. $1,200-1,800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 260 Mahogany writing desk early part of 19th century Carved with foliate and oriental ornament throughout, the galleried top above two frieze drawers with two pull-out slides to either end on turned and tapered legs.

H: 33 1/4, W: 39 3/4, D: 27 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500 261 Miniature Victorian mahogany linen press late 19th century The rectangular top over a pair of paneled cupboard doors, above two paneled long drawers, on a molded base with shaped bracket feet.

H: 16 1/2, W: 13 1/4, D: 6 1/4 in. $500-700

260 262 Continental contrabass 19th century, with alterations Rosewood fingerboard and ebony tailpiece with mother-of-pearl inlay, two piece round back, unlabeled; together with a soft case and stand.

Back L: 44 in. $800-1,200 263 Pair of painted wrought iron garden topiaries modern Painted black, each of obelisk form.

(2).

H: 76 in. $600-800

264 Sheraton style satinwood and marquetry vitrine The oval glazed hinged top and side raised on square tapered legs joined by a curved stretcher; the whole painted with floral decoration.

H: 30 1/2, W: 25, D: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Trust $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 265 Sheraton style painted satinwood pembroke table The oval hinged floral wreath painted centered top, framed with a peacock feather border above a single drawer frieze with painted flowers and foliate ornamentation over straight tapered legs.

H: 25 1/2, W: 29 1/2, closed D: 19 in. $500-700 266 Edwardian mahogany drinks cabinet The rectangular mahogany framed glass doors open to a raised internal shelf including a pair of glass bottles with stoppers, a silver plate and glass container, six large and five small etched glasses, all on straight tapered legs.

H: 30, W: 16 1/2, D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600

267 Edwardian inlaid satinwood library table late 19th century The satinwood top with string inlay, centered by an inlaid urn with flowers, above a three drawer frieze, supported on straight tapering legs.

H: 30 1/2, W: 49, D: 24 in. $600-800 268 Edwardian satinwood, band inlaid and painted bureau bookcase early 20th century In two parts; the upper section with a molded cornice and frieze painted with floral garlands above a pair of glazed cupboard doors opening to shelves; the lower section with a slant front painted with floral garlands centered by a flower filled urn, opening to an interior with an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, above three long drawers raised on bracket feet; the sides similarly painted.

H: 86 1/2, W: 34 1/4, D: 20 3/4 in. $7,000-10,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 269 Sheraton Revival painted armchair early 20th century, in the manner of george seddon The shield-shaped backrest with a pierced vasiform splat above a padded seat and curved armrests raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet; the whole painted with flowering garlands and bell flower trails.

H: 37 1/2, W: 20 in. $1,000-1,500 270 Japanese mixed metal circular plaque meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a peasant on a waterwheel with cranes and flowering trees; the whole set within an extensive landscape.

Diam: 11 3/4 in. $300-500

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273 Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain lamp bases late 19th/ early 20th century In the typical palette, each with a short neck and lobed sides, on a carved hardwood base. (2).

H: 10 in. excluding fittings provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500

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271 Japanese bronze plaque meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting figures in ceremonial dress with swords and carrying ceremonial standards, set within an extensive landscape background.

Diam: 8 in. $300-500 272 Japanese marquetry table cabinet meiji period (1868-1912) Comprising a two short drawers above a pair of cupboard doors over a single long drawer, all inlaid with various woods in geometric patterns, raised on ebonized outscrolling legs.

H: 25, W: 17 3/4, D: 9 in. $600-900

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274 Pair of iron-red ‘Willow’ pattern transfer print bough pots Each octagonal waisted pot with a pierced insert and central removable candle nozzle. (2).

H: 7 1/4, W: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Kentshire Galleries, New York $800-1,200

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275 Pair of Q’ing covered jars 19th century The circular domed and scalloped lid with gilt foo dog finial on a conforming vessel with gilt open handles, enameled with scholars and peonies on a white ground, the underside with two blue concentric rings. (2).

H: 10 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $500-700

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276 Pair of Japanese Imari vases late 19th century Baluster form with lobed bodies and wide mouths, in the typical palette with tree and flower motifs, gilt highlights. (2).

H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $400-600

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276A Pair of Chinese famille verte vases early 20th century Baluster form, each painted with scenes of scholars and boys on a white ground, with storks and bats in the air, unmarked. (2).

H: 19 in. $500-700

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277 Large Chinese eight panel black lacquer, gilt-metal and stone applied floor screen 19th century Each tall lacquered and gilt painted panel is applied with jade, rose quartz, lapis and other color stone to show a figural landscape, together with gilt metal foliate sprigs.

Panel H: 7 ft. 8 in L: 22 in provenance: Property of a lady $8,000-12,000

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278 Assorted Chinese export silver serving pieces Comprising a pair of serving spoons stamped ‘F&Y’, a pair of sugar tongs stamped ‘T&S’ decorated with a flower filled urn, three napkin rings with chased decoration and Chinese characters and a pair of spoons.

Spoon L: 9 in. 10 oz provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

279 Set of eight Chinese Export ‘Kings’ pattern silver dinner forks cutshing, canton, second quarter 19th century L: 8 in. 26 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

280 Chinese Export silver tankard early 19th century Tapered cylinder form with a scroll handle, pseudo English hallmarks.

H: 4 1/4 in. 7.9 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

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281 281 George II sterling silver salver william peaston, london, 1748 Of piecrust form with a shell and scroll border surrounding engraved decoration of flower heads and Cscrolls and a heraldic crest.

Diam: 11 1/4 in. 24 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800 282 George III sterling silver teapot thomas holland, london, 1786 Flattened globular form, the upper section with a repousse band depicting roses, oak leaves and acorns, and thistles; the lower section with a repousse shell and leaf band; having a loop handle with acanthus leaf thumbpiece, the loose lid with a rose finial.

H: 4 1/2 in. 18 oz. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $600-800

283 George III sterling silver waiter robert innes, london, 1782 Oval form with a beaded rim raised on ball and claw feet.

L: 6 1/2 in. 4.2 oz. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $250-350 284 George III sterling silver waiter john prince, robert cattle and george cattle I, york, 1806 Of circular form with a reeded rim, raised on scrolled feet, engraved with an armorial to the center.

Diam: 7 1/2 in. 5.8 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $400-600

285 Three George II sterling silver sauce boats various dates and makers The first example with a barbed rim, double scroll handle and shell cast feet, monogrammed ‘W.S.H.’ and dated London, 1748, maker’s mark rubbed; a smaller example of similar form with an upright scroll handle and pad feet, possibly James Jones, London 1753; and a small plain example with an open scroll handle and pad feet, dated London, 1762, maker’s mark rubbed. (3).

Largest L: 7 5/8 in. 19 oz. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $500-700

286 Group of Georgian sterling silver spoons london, various dates and makers Comprising 11 marked William Eley & William Fearn, 1816; 6 marked Jonathan Hayne, 1828; 4 marked Henry Hobdell, 1781; 4 marked Thomas & George Hayter, 1826; 3 marked James Wintle, 1827; 1 marked Thomas Streetin, 1823; 2 marked ‘HS’, 1 marked ‘IH’; and two with maker’s marks rubbed. (34).

Longest: 8 3/4 in. 46 oz $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 287 George III sterling silver beaker henry chawner, london, 1790 Of tapered cylindrical form with reeded bands, centered by a heraldic shield and with a gilt wash interior.

H: 4 in. 5.4 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500 288 George IV sterling silver tankard charles hollinshed, london, 1824 Baluster form with a double scroll and leaf cast handle, raised on a circular foot; the underside inscribed “ ‘Liza’ (Major A.J.G. Hargreaves) from ‘Addy’ (Adelbert S. Cokayne Cust, Baron Brownlow of Belton) “.

H: 5, 9.8 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

289 George III sterling silver cider jug michael starkey, london, 1811 The ovoid body centered by an engraved heraldic shield bearing the motto ‘Dos Est Magna Parentium Virtus’, with an angled treen handle, painted ivory finial and circular foot.

H: 7 1/2 in. 22 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $500-700 290 Three George III sterling silver plates j.e. terry & co., london, 1819 Each of shaped circular form with gadrooned rims and a heraldic crest.

(3).

Diam: 9 3/4 in. 58.5 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800

291 Three Victorian sterling silver table articles various dates and makers Comprising a cream jug with acanthus repousse body and double scroll handle, Samuel Roberts & Joseph Slater, Sheffield, 1857; a bowl with a beaded rim over a foliate band and part reeded sides, monogrammed ‘HS’ and dated ‘31 August 1878, Robert Harper, London, 1877; and a trinket box with a pierced floral lid and scroll embossed sides, William Comyns, London, 1903. (3).

Creamer H: 3 1/2 in. 13 oz. all in provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $250-350

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292 Irish George II sterling silver salver dublin, 1747, maker’s mark ct The hexagonal tray with a gadrooned rim marked with shells at the corners, centered by a heraldic shield and motto ‘Nil Admirari’, raised on pad feet.

Diam: 7 in. 9.1 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800

292 293 Pair of George III sterling silver and glass open salts robert hennell i, london, 1789 Oval with a beaded wavy rim and pierced sides engraved with floral garlands and raised on ball and claw feet; together with a similar open salt with a clear glass liner, Thomas Pratt & Arthur Humphries, London, 1782 and a pair of salt spoons. (5).

5.8 oz. weighable silver provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $500-700

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294 Assembled set of twelve George III sterling silver dinner knives various dates and makers, london Comprising 5 by Robert Trickett & Co., Sheffield, 3 with maker’s mark JH and 3 with maker’s marks rubbed; together with 2 silver plate handled knives stamped ‘IL’, each with a pistol girp and reeded edge.(14).

L: 11 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800

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295 George II sterling silver two bottle cruet stand samuel wood, london, 1759 The two bottle frame with a scroll loop handle and shell cast feet, the bottles associated, marks for London 1810.

12 oz. weighable silver provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $700-1,000

298 Pair of George II sterling silver sauce boats william peaston, london, 1746 With gadrooned rims and acanthus cast scroll handles, with later engraved heraldic shields, raised on shell cast scrolling feet. (2).

H: 4 1/4, L: 8 1/4 in. 19 oz. $1,200-1,800

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296 George II sterling silver five bottle cruet stand thomas bamford, london, 1738 The five bottle frame with a central stem and scroll loop handle, raised on double scroll legs ending on pad feet; the bottles later and associated, comprising a pair of sifters, two with stoppers, and a mustard pot.

H: 7 3/4 in. 24 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $2,000-3,000

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297 Victorian sterling silver toast rack john angell & george angell, london, 1840 The six partition body with open foliate ends and handle, raised on scroll feet.

H: 5, L: l6 in. 12 oz. $300-500

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299 George II Britannia standard silver two handled cup and cover john hugh le sage, london, 1732 The part-fluted and vine cast cover surmounted by a figure of a kneeling Moor, over a waisted body hung in relief with ribbon-tied floral garlands with opposing vine-cast handles, raised on a spiral fluted circular foot.

H: 14 1/4 in. 96 oz. $8,000-12,000

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300 George III sterling silver teapot london, 1796, maker’s mark ‘r.i.’

Of flattened ovoid form with a straight spout and loop treen handle, engraved with a scrolling foliate band, the sides centered by vacant cartouches.

H: 6 1/2 in. 14 oz. all in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $700-1,000

301 George III sterling silver argyle william & aaron lestourgeon, london. 1769 Inverted pyriform with a twist finial and scrolling treen handle and side spout, on spreading circular foot with a gadrooned edge.

H: 6 1/2 in. 9.9 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $2,000-3,000

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302 George III sterling silver wine ewer john robins, london, 1774 Baluster form with a beaded rim and spout and treen handle, the hinged lid with a leaf cast finial, raised on a squared base.

H: 12 1/2 in. 23 oz. all in provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 303 George III sterling silver wine coaster london, 1797 Marks rubbed; together with two pairs of Georgian sterling silver sugar tongs. (3).

Diam: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

304 Group of Georgian sterling silver and Continental silver tablespoons various dates and makers Comprising two stuffing spoons, London, 1804; set of three tablespoons, Thomas Chawner, London, 1777; a pair of Continental silver spoons with bright-cut monogram medallions; and three other examples. (10).

24 oz. total weight provenance: Private Trust $300-500

305 Four Scottish George III sterling silver salts james mckay, edinburgh, 1811; two unmarked Each silver gilt shell form bowl raised on shellwork feet. (4).

W: 3 1/2 in. 13 oz. provenance: Private Trust $600-800

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306 Three George III ‘Kings’ pattern sterling silver flatware pieces paul storr, london, various dates Comprising a stuffing spoon, serving spoon, and a dinner fork; together with two Georgian sterling silver stuffing spoons, Jonathan Hayne, London 1827 and William Fearn, London 1792. (5).

Stuffing spoon L: 12 in. 13 oz $700-900

307 Group of assorted Georgian sterling silver forks and knives mostly london, various dates and makers Comprising 12 assorted dinner forks; 12 assorted luncheon forks; 12 dinner knives with steel blades marked JCTC; and 12 luncheon knives with steel blades marked Henry Atkin, Sheffield, 1847 (36).

Longest: 9 1/2 in. 40 oz weighable silver $600-900

308 Group of four George III sterling silver serving pieces various dates and makers Comprising a stuffing spoon by Peter & William Bateman, London, 1812; a marrow scoop by William Eley & William Fearn, London, 1814 and two berry spoons, maker’s marks rubbed, London, 1851. (4).

Stuffing spoon L: 11 1/2 in. 11. 1 oz. $300-500

309 Group of Georgian sterling silver table articles various dates and makers Comprising a mustard pot with pierced sides and blue glass liner, Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, London, 1797; a pair of oval salts with star pierced sides and blue glass liners, maker’s mark’s ‘PB’, London,1807; two Sheffield plate oval salts with pierced sides and blue glass liners; and seven assorted condiment spoons. (12).

Mustard pot H: 3 1/4 in. 8.4 oz weighable silver provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $250-350

310 George III sterling silver teapot-onstand possibly richard bayler, london, 1742 Globular form with a scrolling loop rattan wrapped handle, chased with rococo scrolls and flower garlands and centered by a heraldic cartouche; the stand with cast floral swags and scroll and shell cast feet.

H: 13 1/4 in. 62 oz total weight provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 311 William IV sterling silver sugar bowl and cream jug richard pierce & george burrows, london Date marks rubbed; each of ovoid form with gadrooned rims and fluted sides with foliate cast handles to the sides raised on paw feet cast with flowerheads.

Sugar bowl H: 4 1/2 in. 19 oz provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

312 Assorted George III sterling silver table articles Comprising a mustard pot of ovoid form with blue glass liner by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1792; a child’s tankard with banded decoration, maker’s marks rubbed ‘RB’?, London, 1824; footed card tray of oval form with chased decoration

by Thomas Wallis II, London, 1803; a pap boat by George Giles, London, 1792; a pap boat, maker’s marks rubbed, London, 1806, 4 Georgian salt spoons and a mustard spoon.

(10).

Tankard H: 2 1/2 in. 16 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

313 Assorted Georgian sterling silver serving pieces various dates and makers Comprising a soup ladle by Alexander Henderson, Edinburgh, 1807; a toddy ladle with marks rubbed, possibly by Elizabeth Morley, London, 1802; a toddy ladle with maker’s marks rubbed; stuffing spoon by Thomas Northcote, London, 1785 and a marrow scoop with maker’s mark ‘IB’, London, 1800; together with a toddy ladle stamped ‘L&R” and ‘T*T’. (6).

L: 14 1/2 in. 10 oz. weighable silver provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $500-700

314 Assorted Georgian sterling silver flatware pieces various dates and makers Comprising bread tongs by William Knight, London, 1825; sugar tongs

by Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London, 1789; fish server by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1795 with a pierced blade; sugar tongs by Mary Chawner, London, 1839; meat skewer by Thomas Watson, Newcastle and a desert spoon by Samuel Wintle, London, 1784 with bright cut decoration. (5).

L: 11 1/2 in. 13.6 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500 315 George III sterling silver meat skewer thomas watson, newcastle, 1795 Monogrammed ‘D’.

L: 12 1/4 in. 3.8 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

316 George III sterling silver five bottle cruet stand jabez daniel & james mince, london, 1769 The central standard with a rococo scroll open handle over a lobed frame mounted with a scrolled cartouche bearing a coat-of-arms, the bottle caps with spiral finials, raised on shell cast feet.

H:9 1/2 in. 18 oz. weighable silver provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 317 Assembled George IV & American sterling silver five piece tea & coffee service joseph craddock & william ker reid, london, 1817; j.e. caldwell & co., philadelphia, Comprising an English sterling teapot with ivory handle and knop, creamer, and open sugar bowl, all with gadrooned rims and floral banding to the body, raised on foliate paw feet; together with a later American silver coffeepot and waste bowl made to match. (5).

Coffeepot H: 9 1/2 in. 89 oz. all in provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $1,500-2,500 318 No Lot

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319 Fifteen George III sterling silver handled steak knives Maker’s marks rubbed; each with a cylindrical handle engraved with stringing with a heraldic crest on the end; together with two large meat forks. (17).

L: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

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320 George III sterling silver coffee pot hester bateman, london, 1782 Baluster form bearing an armorial crest, having a domed cover with pineapple finial, scrolled treen handle, and raised on a pedestal foot with beaded edge.

H: 12 3/4 in. 27 oz total weight $8,000-12,000

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321 George III sterling silver covered entree dish paul storr, london, 1801 The cushion cover with a loop handle and bearing the motto ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ and the crowned royal coat of arms, the undertray with a gadrooned rim.

H: 6 1/2, W: 10 1/2 in. 66 oz. $3,000-5,000 322 Pair of Sheffield silver plated three light candelabra Each with two scrolling candle arms and a central upright arm, raised on a tapered standard and shaped square base.

H: 20 3/4 in. $400-600

323 Pair of George III sterling silver salts john emes, london, 1801 Cast as scallop shells raised on snail shell feet. (2).

L: 4 3/4 in. 5.7 oz. $600-800 324 George III sterling silver soup ladle hester bateman, london, 1789 Monogrammed ‘R.A.’ on the handle.

L: 14 in. 6.3 oz. $700-1,000 325 Four Sheffield silver plate graduated trays Each of squared form with foliate cast borders and a chased ground.

(4).

Largest L: 18 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

326 Victorian sterling silver footed tray stephen smith & william nicholson, london, 1857 Of shaped circular form with a pierced and repousse border of bunches of grapes, C-scrolls and vacant cartouches surrounding engraved decoration of foliage.

Diam: 12 in. 32.6 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

327 Victorian sterling silver salver martin, hall & co., sheffield, 1864 Of scalloped circular form, the rim cast with beading and marked with shells surrounding etched floral bouquets and garlands, raised on ball and claw feet.

Diam: 10 1/4 in. 16 oz. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 328 George III sterling silver six bottle cruet stand paul storr, london, 1810 & 1811 The stand with a central loop handle and gadrooned rim with leaf cast side handles, raised on lily cast feet, the frame supported on paw foot legs; each cut glass bottle with a sterling collar, two with sterling labels ‘Harvey’ and ‘Soy’; three stoppers with silver gilt condiment spoons.

H: 9 1/4, W: 11 3/4 in. 29 oz. weighable silver $4,000-6,000

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329 Assorted English sterling silver table articles Comprising a set of four bon bon dishes by A & J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham, 1910 and 1913 and two shell form bon bon dishes by John & William Deakin, Sheffield, 20th century. (6).

Bon bon dish L: 5 in. 12 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $200-300

330 Two George III sterling silver sugar tongs various dates and makers Compising a pair by Henry Plumpton, London and a pair by William Cripps, London, each with shell tong ends and scrolled handles.

(2).

Longest L: 5 1/2 in. 2.5 oz. $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 331 Pair of George IV Rococo Revival sterling silver candlesticks waterhouse, hodson & co., sheffield, 1829 Each baluster form standard cast with flowerheads, c-scrolls and foliage, the candle sockets and bobeches stamped with a crown and sunflower. (2).

H: 10 1/2 in. weighted $3,500-4,500

332 Assembled English sterling silver five-piece tea & coffee service teapot joseph preedy, london, 1824 & george & john cowie, london, 1828 Comprising a coffeepot, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and waste bowl; the teapot marked Joseph Preedy, the remaining pieces with the Cowie marks, each decorated in the Rococo taste, the pots with chinoiserie knops, the bodies decorated with flower heads and Cscrolls centered by a cartouche.

Coffeepot H: 9 1/4 in. 101 oz. total weight $4,000-6,000

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333 Pair of brass mounted horse hoof candelabra 19th century Each hoof with brass mountings modeled as horse’s hair and applied with brass Chinese characters, stag and boar’s head, supporting a brass scrolling two light candelabra with central loop handle, the whole mounted to a horse shoe base. (2).

H: 10 in. $300-500

334 Victorian sterling silver mounted horse hoof inkwell london, 1858, maker’s marks ‘t.d.h.d’ The hinged silver lid engraved with arabesques, the sides realistically cast as hair, opening to an associated silver mounted glass inkpot, marks for Henry William Dee, London, 1868, the hoof mounted with silver horseshoe.

H: 3 1/2 in. $300-500

335 Novelty equestrian silver plate and brass mounted inkwell 20th century Modeled as a horse’s hoof, with applied brass riding helmet and crop decoration, with attached pen tray with engraved geometric decoration.

H: 4 in. $200-300 336 English sterling silver mounted horn cigar lighter london, 1893 Mounted with a globular fuel reservoir and burner, on scrolled legs.

L: 22 in. $300-500

337 Assembled set of twelve Victorian sterling silver tablespoons various dates and makers With fiddleback monogrammed handles, comprising 8 by Elizabeth and John Eaton, London, 1863, and 4 by Joseph and Albert Savory, London, 1849; together with a cased pair of English sterling silver jelly spoons, George Jackson and David Fullerton, London, 1907.

Tablespoon L: 8 3/4 in. 31 oz provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

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338 339 338 German silver wager cup nereshimer, hanau, 19th century Modeled as a standing lady holding a cup over her head, the sides embossed with foliate scrolls and masks.

H: 10 in. 12 oz. provenance: Private trust $600-800

340 Pair of Edwardian sterling silver three light candelabra thomas a. scott, sheffield, 1910 Each with a baluster standard surmounted by an urn finial, issuing two outscrolling candle arms, terminating on a stepped oval foot.

H: 18 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

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339 Set of four English sterling silver candlesticks goldsmiths & silversmiths co. ltd, london, 1913 Modeled as Corinthian columns raised on square stepped reeded bases marked at the corners with leaves. (4).

H: 11 7/8 in. weighted $800-1,200

341 George III sterling silver epergne william pitts, london, 1800 The central pierced boat-shaped basket centered by a cartouche engraved with an heraldic shield, raised on four curved supports with drapery swags and foliate caps, above a floral pierced oval gallery hung with further drapery swags and issuing four scrolling arms, each supporting a circular pierced dish, raised on four reeded legs ending on paw feet and united by incurved stretchers.

H: 17 3/4, W: 25 1/2 in. 92 oz. $30,000-50,000

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342 Gorham ‘Morning Glory’ sterling silver four piece serving set retailed by starr & marcus, new york, circa 1880 All with morning glory cast handles and vine engraved blades, in a fitted case, monogrammed ‘FF’.

Longest: 10 1/2 in. 11.5 oz. $1,500-2,500

343 Victorian four piece sterling silver tea & coffee service thomas smily, london, 1867 Comprising a coffeepot, teapot, sugar bowl and creamer; each of squat baluster form engraved with ribbon tied garlands centering an oval reserve monogrammed ‘S’. (4).

Coffeepot H: 9 in. 69 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $800-1,200

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344 Victorian sterling silver mounted cut glass claret jug william & george sissons, sheffield, 1850 H: 10 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $1,000-1,500 345 No Lot 346 No Lot

347 English Arts & Crafts sterling silver compote albert edward jones, birmingham, 1917 The hammered and beaded boat form body with loop handles and reticulated leaf medallions to the sides, raised on a spreading square foot.

H: 5 1/2 in. 11 oz provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800 348 No Lot 349 No Lot

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350 Set of eleven George V sterling silver service plates william wilson, london, 1928 Each with a gadrooned shaped rim and engraved on the border with a heraldic device. (11).

Diam: 10 in. 203 oz. all in. $2,500-3,500

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351 351 English sterling silver standish d & j welby, london, 1925 Of rectangular form with bail handles to the sides, the compartmentalized hinged top opening to reveal an ebonized wood pen rest, glass inkwells and a sandpot, raised on bracket feet.

H: 3, L: 9 3/4, D: 6 in. $1,000-1,500

352 English sterling silver inkstand william gibson and john langman, london, 1891 Of rectangular form with two square cut glass inkpots and with a gadrooned rim, the corners marked with C-scrolls, raised on shell cast scrolled feet; the inkpot mounts by Thomas Bradbury And Sons, Sheffield, 1891.

L: 11 1/4 in. 24 oz weighable silver provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $500-700

353 Victorian sterling silver compote r.s. garrard & co., london, 1877 The circular dished top with pierced shells and stylized foliage, on a baluster standard cast with tiger masks and acanthus above a circular pierced foot cast with further cscrolls and tiger masks.

H: 8, Diam: 7 1/4 in. 25 oz. $2,000-3,000 354 No Lot

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355 Large and impressive American Art Nouveau sterling silver vase george shiebler & co., circa 1900 Tapering swollen cylinder form with a wide flared wavy rim mouth, deeply embossed with irises in high relief, on a spreading circular foot, stamped ‘2567’.

H: 24 3/4 in. 86 oz. $15,000-20,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 356 Tiffany & Co. ‘Chrysanthemum’ pattern sterling silver flatware service Comprising 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon knives, 12 soup spoons, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 cocktail forks, 12 demitasse spoons, 12 desert spoons, 12 serving spoons, 1 cold meat fork, 1 soup ladle, 1 gravy ladle, 1 serving spoon, sugar spoon and a master butter knife.

(126). $10,000-15,000

357 Tiffany & Co. sterling silver cigarette box third quarter 20th century Of rectangular form, the lid monogrammed ‘LC’ opening to a wood lined interior.

H: 2, L: 9 1/4, D: 4 in. $400-600

358 Group of four Tiffany & Co. sterling silver serving pieces Comprising a ‘Wave Edge’ pattern gravy ladle, an ‘English King’ pattern gravy ladle, a ‘Faneuil’ pattern vegetable server and a pair of ‘Audubon or Japanese’ pattern sugar tongs. (4).

Wave Edge ladle L: 7 1/4 in. 8.7 oz $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 359 Tiffany & Co. ‘Chrysanthemum’ pattern sterling silver flatware service Comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 dinner knives, 12 luncheon forks, 12 salad forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 desert spoons, 12 butter spreaders, 12 cocktail forks, 12 steak knives, serving fork, cake knife, cold meat fork, cheese knife, sauce ladle, 2 cake servers, jam spoon, cheese server and a serving spoon. (approx.

118 pieces).

Dinner knife L: 10 1/4, Dinner fork L: 7 1/2 in., 170 oz weighable silver $12,000-16,000

Fine English & Continental Furniture, Silver& Decorative Arts session ii: lots 400-793 Friday January 30th, 2009 at 10am

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400 Carved bas relief green marble entablature The square panel carved in relief with a classical scene of soldiers within a molded border.

L: 22, W: 22 in. $1,000-1,500

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401 Continental three-panel leather screen Each panel embossed with floral and fruit swags above a crested cartouche.

H: 72, W: 24 in. $1,000-1,500 402 Italian marquetry side table 19th century The rectangular top centered by various objects including flags and an anchor, surrounded by horns on each side, over a foliate frieze on tapered block legs with floral and foliate designs.

H: 29, W: 24 1/2, D: 19 1/2 in. $700-1,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 403 After Conrad Meit (German, 16th century) eve Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a nude woman, holding an apple in her hand.

H: 16 3/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500

404 Pair of Italian burl walnut and walnut crossbanded commodes early 20th century Each with a serpentine top over three long drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet.

H: 27, W: 30, D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200 405 Venetian painted box and tray 19th century Painted pine, each of rectangular shape and painted with a reserve depicting courting couples on a red ground, with additional reserves with flower bouquets to the sides,.

Box L: 9 1/4, tray L: 10 3/4 in. $500-700 406 Carved sandstone figure of Saint Anthony and Christ The robed standing figure of the saint holding the infant Christ in his left hand.

H: 38 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200

407 Italian inlaid mahogany commode The rectangular top with string inlay and cross banding over two long drawers on straight tapered legs.

H: 35 1/2, W: 44, D: 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200 408 Venetian polychrome and parcel gilt mirror 19th century The exuberantly carved frame of foliate and floral carvings, the mirror plate flanked at the lower section with a carved fantastical beast and putti.

H: 84 W: 46 in. $3,000-5,000 409 French ormolu mounted kingwood lap desk The square slant top inset with a leather writing surface and two knop topped inkwells outlined in gilt bronze opening to a void interior.

H: 3 1/2, W: 23 3/4, W: 16 1/2 in. $700-1,000

403

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410 Pietra dura inlaid center table The octagonal top inlaid with elaborate foliate motifs in various colors of stone raised on a columnar standard and leaf carved marble base.

W: 60 in. $5,000-7,000

410

411 Continental miniature portrait of a gentleman 18th/19th century On ivory, the sitter sporting a moustache and goatee, in 16th century dress wearing a heavily starched lace collar and blue embroidered jacket and breeches, a sword at his hip, and standing in front of a red drapery, in a burl wood frame, unsigned.

Portrait H: 3 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

411

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412 Italian painted commode The serpentine molded top over a conforming case featuring floral motifs on cabriole legs with foliate carved shoulders.

H: 33 1/4, W: 44 3/4, D: 20 in. $700-1,000

413 After the antique seated classical figure Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a seated classical figure, his hands outstretched, signed and dated indistinctly ‘Bella / 1886’, raised on a stepped circular cream marble base.

H: 17 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

413

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414 After Isaak Duchemin (German, 16th century) dancing faun Bronze, orange brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure with cymbals, inscribed ‘DUCHEMIN’.

H: 23 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500

415 Continental ivory inlay center table later half of 19th century The rectangular top with carved molded top, the acanthus and foliate inlay border centered by a hunting scene, the inlay foliate frieze flanked by masks over turned and tapered legs on turned feet.

H: 32, W: 51 1/4, D: 31 in. $2,000-3,000

414

415

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 415A Continental silver vanity mirror late 19th century The rectangular beveled mirror plate set in a pierced frame of C-scrolls and trellis, centered by a vacant cartouche, on a green velvet backing with hinged support, apparently unmarked.

H: 19, W: 13 in. provenance: Property of Sir & Lady Coates, Belfast, Ireland By family descent Private Collection, Virginia $600-800

416

417 Venetian carved giltwood mirror The rectangular mirror plate surrounded by carved foliate scrolls and surmounted by a small circular mirror plate.

H: 50 in. $1,200-1,800

417

416 Capodimonte urn early 20th century The body molded with standing figures of muses with their attributes, flanked by bacchic mask handles and raised on a socle base on a square plinth base, now mounted as a lamp.

H: 18 in. excluding fittings $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 418 Carved travertine figure of a winged lion Seated with wings raised and mouth open, raised on a rectangular plinth.

H: 38 in. $1,000-1,500

418

419

419 Franz Iffland (German, 1862-1935) seated mercury Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure of Mercury seated on a stepped black marble base, inscribed ‘F. Iffland’.

H: 19 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 420 South German bombe bureau cabinet 19th century The upper section with a curving carved cornice above glazed doors, opening to two internal shelves, the lower section of bombe form with three long drawers, on bracket feet.

H: 89 1/2, W: 44 3/4, D: 14 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

420

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421 Swiss fruitwood rent table 17th century The rectangular top on a panelled frieze supported on shaped trestle supports joined by two stretchers.

H: 29; L: 48 3/4; D: 24 1/4 in. provenance: Private trust $1,000-1,500

421 422 German silver and parcel gilt punch ladle koch and bergfeld, 19th century The handle with c-scrolls and flower heads, the same to the reverse, the double spouted bowl with a matte gilt interior, stamped 800.

L: 14 1/2 in. 6.9 oz. $300-500 423 German silver basket early 20th century The pierced swing handle cast with rams’ masks above a flared pierced basket, the front with a circular repousse panel depicting a classical scene of lovers, a vacant cartouche to the reverse, raised on outscrolling foliate feet, stamped 800.

H: 12 1/2 in. 13.5 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $400-600 423

424 Pair of silver pheasants Each with hinged wings and removable heads with glass bead eyes, unmarked. (2).

L: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $500-700

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425 Large Portuguese silver mounted table mirror The rectangular beveled mirror plate surmounted a pierced foliate cast cresting centered by a cartouche, and flanked by acanthus cast acorn finials, the frame marked at the corners with applied foliate mounts, the whole raised on outscrolling acanthus cast feet, stamped ‘Dias’.

H: 21 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000 426 No Lot 427 Lebkuecher & Co. sterling silver two-handled bowl circa 1905 Of bulbous form, with foliate cast handles and an engraved frieze of acanthus leaves and scroll work.

H: 7 1/2 in. 42 oz. $1,000-1,500 428 Italian painted and parcel gilt wall mirror 20th century The rectangular mirror plate surmounted by scrolls and centered by a shell flanked by turned finials.

H: 76 in. $2,000-3,000

425

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 429 Leon Salat (French, active early 20th century) ajax Bronze, dark brown patina, the figure modeled seated holding a sword, signed and inscribed 'AJAX'.

H: 10 3/4, L: 7 7/8 in. $1,000-1,500 430 Northern European painted walnut inlay and pine tallcase clock 19th century The hood with outset cornice over an arched glazed door opening to a twelve inch dial with Roman numerals, the trunk in a lyre form centered by an elaborate brass fixed pendulum over an inlay case centered with flowers over French feet.

H: 94, W: 18 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 431 Pair of Louis XV style carved walnut open armchairs The crest rail carved with foliate scrolls above acanthus leaf carved armrests, with shell and scroll carved apron, raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.

H: 40, W: 30 in. $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 432 Italian bronze figure of a gladiator Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure holding a sling in his right hand, inscribed ‘Panzauti’ and with a seal ‘BRONZE GARANTI’ and ‘101’.

H: 19 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

434 Pair of composition marble urns Of campana form, with part-fluted sides, raised on a stepped pedestal base, mounted as lamps. (2).

Urn H: 15 in. excluding fittings provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $300-500

433 Italian Neoclassical giltwood console table possibly 18th century The rectangular mottled red marble top over a frieze with floral swags centered by a floral medallion raised on palmette banded fluted tapering legs.

H: 30 1/2, W: 39, D: 20 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky

432

433

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435 Napoleon III boulle marquetry center table late19th century The serpentine shaped top with première partie inlay above deep serpentine aprons centered by foliate cartouches, raised on cabriole legs headed by caryatid supports and ending with sabot.

H: 29 1/2, W: 49 1/2, D: 31 in. $1,200-1,800

436 Italian white marble baptismal font 19th century The shaped basin with outset corners carved in relief with fruiting branches supported on a column carved with vines, raised on a molded foot on an octagonal base.

H: 41 1/2, D: 22 in. provenance: The present lot was made for St. Beade’s Chapel at Rosemary Hall, Greenwich, Connecticut. In 1973, The Choate School and Rosemary Hall merged and the font remained in their chapel until the Daycroft School sold the font to the current owner. $3,000-5,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 437 Italian mosaic plaque circa 1900 Depicting a romantic scene of a playful couple. note: An identical plaque entitled ‘Lotta Impari’, bearing a paper label, STUDIO DEL MOSAICO, No. 4905A, S. C. della REV FABBRICA, S. PIETRO IN VATICANO sold Freeman’s December 13th, 2006, lot 525. sight size H: 19 1/4 in; W: 15 1/4 in. $6,000-8,000

438 Italian pietra dura table top 19th century Of circular form with molded edge and centered by a hexagonal shaped geometric inlay top.

Diam: 47 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 439 Renaissance Revival gilt bronze candelabrum The naturalistically cast standard issuing three straight and three scrolling candelarms with a further stiff candle nozzle, cast with lions’ masks and grapevines and raised on scrolling paw feet, partially electrified.

H: 29 1/2 excluding fittings $700-1,000

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440 Impressive Italian porphyry and mosaic center table 19th century Of rectangular form, centered by a circular portrait of Dionysis with a wreath of laurel in his hair, all against a red ground, within a Greek fret key border, raised on carved red marble standards with claw feet.

H: 29, L: 85 1/2, D: 45 1/2 in. $20,000-30,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 441 Louis XV walnut slant front desk circa 1745, stamped l. cresson jme The slant front opening to an arrangement of stepped drawers and shelves above two short drawers, centered by a short drawer and two long drawers, raised on cabriole legs, stamped L. Cresson JME. NOTE: : Louis Cresson, maître in 1738, Paris.

H: 40 1/2, W: 38, D: 19 in. $3,000-5,000

441

442 Unusual French oak and pewter lavabo incorporating 18th century elements With a paneled back fitted with a pewter lavabo and basin, above a single cupboard door.

H: 74, W: 27 3/4, D: 15 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

443 French provincial painted pine tall case clock 18th century The enameled dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Marcel Paire’ set within a gilt brass repousse border, the case decorated with flowerheads.

H: 89 1/2 in. $700-1,000

444 Pair of Continental painted and parcel gilt armchairs Each with a scrolled toprail above a padded leather backrest and carved and padded armrests above a padded leather seat raised on round turned tapered legs. (2).

H: 35, W: 23 in. $1,000-1,500

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445

445 Louis XV style provincial oak commode The shaped rectangular top above three long drawers flanked by plain stiles headed by foliate carving, raised on bulbous feet.

H: 34 1/2, W: 48, D: 25 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

446 Continental provincial walnut desk 19th century The rectangular top over two frieze drawers above turned and tapered legs on turned feet.

H: 29 1/4, L: 55 3/4, D: 28 1/4 in. $600-800 447 Two French walnut armchairs Each with a foliate and scroll carved toprail above a padded backrest and downswept carved armrests above a padded seat raised on cabriole legs.

(2).

Largest H: 38, W: 26 in. $1,200-1,800

448 Pair of Rococo style gilt metal candelabra Each with a central candle nozzle and three outscrolling candelarms supported by putti on rococo scroll bases. (2).

H: 20 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $300-500

449 French Art Nouveau cobalt and gilt lamp 20th century The baluster form vase gilt decorated with poppies, raised on a square gilt metal pedestal mounted to a square veined black marble base.

H: 14 in. excluding fittings provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $250-350 450 Veined white marble pedestal late 19th century The octagonal top over a stop-fluted column with a carved band depicting bacchic vines on an octagonal base.

H: 42 in. $1,000-1,500

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451 Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany fauteuils Each with a curved padded backrest and downswept padded armrests carved with scroll carved handholds above a padded seat raised on square tapered gadrooned legs carved at the knees with rosettes ending in spade feet. (2).

H: 34, W: 24 in. $1,000-1,500

451

452 White composite marble figure Depicting a standing cupid blowing a kiss.

H: 25 1/2 in. $700-1,000 453 White composite marble figure group Depicting a pair of bacchic infants squeezing graped into a glass, on a oval base.

H: 20 1/2 in. $600-800

452

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454 Louis XV style Vernis Martin vitrine The arched molded top with a cast frieze of entrelac, floral and foliate trails above a lower section decorated with figures in 18th century dress, the case gilt painted with floral trails throughout, the apron centered with a cast cartouche, raised on cabriole legs mounted with sabot.

H: 72, W: 35 1/4, 17 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

455 Pair of Louis XVI style pink marble and gilt bronze candelabra 19th century The pink marble urns issuing five flowering candle arms with flowerhead nozzles, the body mounted with gilt bronze musical term handles, supported on a square pedestal base hung with grapevines and mounted at the corners with rams’ masks. (2).

H: 29 in. provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia $1,500-2,500

454

456 Two copper engravings of tropical trees pierre bouchoz Framed. (2).

H: 13, W: 16 in. (sight) $400-600 455

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 457 Pair of Continental bronze figures dancing figures of a satyr and bacchante Black brown patina, modeled as dancing figures of a satyr and a bacchante.

Tallest H: 14 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $600-800

458 Pair of classical spelter figures Modeled as a standing classical man and woman, now mounted as lamps. (2).

Largest H: 21 1/2 (figure only) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700 459 French terra-cotta bust of a lady late 19th century Modeled with upswept hair adorned by a wreath of flowers trailing to the shoulder, a floral sprig at the bodice, signed ‘Colas 1880’.

H: 23 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 460 Charles X rosewood and brass inlaid side cabinet stamped c. bigot The rectangular line inlaid top above a beaded cornice, frieze drawer and two glazed cupboard doors flanked by barley twist columns on a plinth base.

H: 38 1/4, W: 42 1/2, D: 14 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

459

460

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 461 Transitional style gilt bronze mounted walnut semainier later 19th century The marble top over seven drawers, each crossbanded with gilt mounted escutcheons, on cabriole legs terminating in sabot.

H: 52, W: 21 1/2, D: 13 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 462 Continental leather three-panel screen Decorated with foliate scrolls and fruit filled cornucopiae.

H: 69 1/2, Each panel W: 20 in. $1,000-1,500

463 Pair of Charles X patinated and gilt bronze candelabra early 19th century The central columnar shaft issuing two scrolling candlearms with a standing figure of Cupid, on a cylindrical column base raised on a square plinth. (2).

H: 14 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $400-600

464 Louis XV style gilt metal four-light hall lantern 19th/ 20th century The central shaft issuing four scrolled candle arms enclosed by a cylinder four sectioned glass panels with bud finials; electrified.

H: 41 in. $1,500-2,500

465 Wilhelm Kumm (German, 19th century) gaius mucius scaevola Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a standing figure next to a brazier, inscribed ‘WKumm/ No. 115’ bearing the foundry mark Akt.Ges. vom H. Gladenbeck u. Sohn, raised on a circular red marble base.

H: 13 1/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500 465 466 After Louis-Pierre Deseine (French, 1749-1822) mucius scaevola Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a partially nude classical figure beside a brazier, foundry mark ‘F.P. Sanson / Succ. / Hamburg / Neuerwall’.

H: 25 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $2,500-3,500 466

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 467 Louis XV style fruitwood marquetry secretaire The pierced brass gallery over a floral and foliate inlay hinged top opening to three side by side drawers and a velvet writing surface over a frieze drawer on putti gilt mounted cabriole legs and sabot.

H: 36 1/2, W: 27, D: 17 3/4 in. $700-1,000

467

469 Three piece Louis XV style painted salon suite Comprising two armchairs and a footstool; each chair with a curved padded backrest with enclosed scrolled padded armrests over a loose cushion seat raised on round fluted legs marked at the knees with rosettes. (3).

Armchair H: 36, W: 25 1/4 in. provenance: Private Trust $1,000-1,500 470 Pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and glass candelabra The central urn-form standard issuing five up-scrolling candlearms hung with prism drops and surmounted by a facetted glass finial, raised on a squared pedestal base cast with lions’ masks and raised on paw feet, electrified. (2).

H: 39 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

470

468 Continental bronze figure group 20th century Medium brown patina, modeled as a recumbent nude female accompanied by bacchic infants, raised on an oval black marble base.

H: 11 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

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471 French silver pierced dish paris, 18th century The serpentine pierced rim with fruiting foliate scrolls centered by trophies, the rectangular center cast in relief with a Neptune drawn by seahorses.

L: 13 1/2, D: 12 1/2 in. 17 oz. $600-800

471

472 French silver sauce pot theodore tonnelier, early 19th century Of plain cylindrical form with pouring spout and treen handle to the side.

H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

473 French faience tureen 19th century, probably sceaux The cover with a berry finial and entwined vines and ribbons, over a circular body with laurel wreath reserves painted in puce with country scenes and female masks, all hung with drapery swags, on a fluted socle foot raised on a squared base with canted corners.

H: 6 1/2, Diam: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $300-500 473

474 Louis XV gilt mounted tulipwood encoignure in the manner of charles cressent (1685-1768) 18th century Of serpentine form with a molded marble top above two doors decorated with two gilded neoclassical figures within a cartouche with leafy sprays on a curved apron with scrolled foliate central mount on block legs with a floral mount. note: Charles Cressent specialized in veneered and marquetried pieces.

He did not sign his furniture, but a large body of works have been attributed to him. He was particularly noteworthy for his bold and decorative gilt-bronze mounts. A good example of his work can be found in Danielle O. Kisluk-Grosheide, Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, pages 114-116.

H: 34 1/2, W: 25 1/4 in. provenance: Property of Nelson Shanks $10,000-15,000

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475

475 Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted lacquer commode 19th century, the mounts possibly 18th century The serpentine white marble top over a black lacquer case with Chinoiserie decoration, the two bombe long drawers with auricular c-scroll mounts, flanked by volute gilt corner mounts, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots.

H: 36, W: 57, D: 22 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Nelson Shanks $8,000-12,000

476 Louis XV style tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted commode The serpentine front mottled red marble top above two long drawers flanked by cast female terms, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabot; the whole outlined in cast gilt bronze cscrolls and foliage.

H: 37 1/2, W: 73, D: 26 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 477 Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted writing desk In two parts; the upper section with a 3/4 gallery over an arrangement of six short drawers above an inlaid writing surface and two short drawers raised on square tapered legs headed with foliage; the whole mounted in gilt bronze.

H: 37 1/2, W: 38, D: 21 in. $1,500-2,500

478 Pair of Louis XV style fauteuils en cabriolet Each with molded frame centered by a flower spray, the cartouche form back over carved voluted supports, the serpentine-fronted seat raised on cabriole legs carved at the knees with flowerheads, ending in scrolled toes.

Armchair H: 35, W: 23 1/2 in. provenance: Etude Tajan, Objets d’art et bel ameublement, pricipalement des XVIII et XIX siecles, Paris, France, lot 226 16th April 1997 From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison $1,000-1,500

479 Pair of Louis XV style beech fauteuil a la reine Each with a flowerhead and foliate carved toprail, padded and scrolled arms and a serpentine seat, upholstered in tulip motif tapestry, on cabriole legs headed by flowerheads and with foliate carved feet.

H: 37, W: 28 in. $1,200-1,800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 480 Augustin Edme Moreau Vauthier (French, 1831-1893) fortune inscribed ‘Moreau Vauthier / 1878’ with foundry mark ‘RÉDUCTION MÉCANIQUE A.COLLAS BREVETÉ’.

H: 51 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $10,000-15,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 481 Louis XV style mahogany desk The rectangular molded top above a two drawer frieze with gilt metal escutcheons on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet.

H: 28 1/2, W: 27, D: 18 1/2 in. $800-1,200

483

482 Pair of Chinese turquoise glazed gilt bronze mounted joss stick holders 18th century Modeled as fu lions with open mouth and snail curl hair seated upon a rectangular plinth, raised on a gilt bronze pedestal with ram’s head masks at each corner and legs ending in hoof feet resting on an incurved shaped rectangular base.

(2).

H: 8 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

482

483 Pair of Chinese gilt bronze mounted Fu lions 18th/19th century, with later bronze mountings The beasts, modeled with snail curl hair and open mouth, seated atop a rectangular base with floral and geometric painted decoration, one playing with a pup, the other a ball, all decorated in yellow, green and purple glaze, over a rectangular gilt bronze base raised on bun feet.

H: 10 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

483

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 484 August Moreau (French, 18341917) Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a semi-nude young lady attended by putti, on a circular base signed Aug. Moreau.

H: 17 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 485 After August Moreau (French 1834-1917) improvisateur Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a draped boy with a lute over his shoulder and clutching a sheet of music, his mouth open in song, on an oval base with titled plaque, signed Aug. Moreau.

H: 13 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

485 486

486 Sevres gilt bronze mounted jewel casket circa 1760 The side panels painted with exotic birds in rectangular reserves against an apple green ground, the cover depicting an amorous couple with a dog and sheep reclining in a landscape, with finely chased bronze dore mounts, raised on toupie feet.

H: 4 1/4, L: 6 3/4, D: 5 in. $3,000-5,000 487 Pair of Sevres style porcelain cache pots 19th century With molded foliate scroll handles and floral reserves on an apple green ground, with gilt details throughout, blue interlaced marks to bases. (2).

H: 4 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

486, 487

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 488 Louis XV petite kingwood bibliotheque 18th century The rectangular top above two gilt metal mounted trellis panel doors over a scalloped apron on splay feet.

H: 51, W: 40, D: 15 in. $4,000-6,000 489 Pair of patinated metal and glass candelabra 19th century Each with a central molded glass standard and faceted finial and hung with three tiers of clear and amethyst colored prism drops, flanked by two candle arms, on a shaped circular foot, now fitted for electricity. (2).

H: 20 in. $600-800

491 Louis XV style mahogany and brass mounted vitrine The inset demilune red marble top with a 3/4 gallery above a cast frieze of tassle tied swags, entrelac and bellflower trails above three glazed doors and a central painted reserve of a young couple in 18th century dress, the apron centered with a cast cartouche of C-scrolls raised on cabriole legs mounted with sabot.

H: 58 1/2, W: 27, D: 13 1/2 in. $500-700

490 Two Louis XV style inlaid gueridons Comprising a circular marble top with gilt metal gallery above a scalloped frieze on four cabriole legs and sabot, the other an oval floral marquetry top on two drawers over cabriole legs and sabot; together with Restoration style fruitwood top above a single frieze drawer over incurving tripod legs.

Tallest H: 28 in. $2,500-3,500

488

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492 Continental carved giltwood console table 19th century The green mottled marble top above a flower enclosed Greek key frieze, centered by a crowned mask, raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

H: 30, W: 46, D: 22 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 493 Variegated marble figure of a water carrier The standing figure of a North African female in black and veined marble, holding a jug in her right hand.

H: 23 1/2 in. $500-700

494 After Claude Michel Clodion (French 1738-1814) male satyr group Patinated bronze, modeled as a seated satyr surrounded by playful putti and baskets of grapes raised on an octagonal green marble base, inscribed ‘CLODION’.

H: 19 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500

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495 After Claude Michel Clodion (French 1738-1822) Bronze, vari-colored patina, modeled as a putti beside a goat on a naturalistic cast ground and raised on an oval black marble base, inscribed 'Clodion'.

H: 10 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

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496 Rococo Revival walnut and parcel gilt salon suite later half of 19th century Comprising a settee, two armchairs and six side chairs; each with a carved crestrail, the curved arms with acanthus carved handholds on cabriole legs.

Armchair: H: 41 1/2, W: 28 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

497 Rococo style carved walnut center table 20th century The shaped rectangular top above a scrolled shell carved shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs with acanthus and scroll carving at the knees, terminating in scrolled foot, with X-form stretcher centered by a carved bouquet.

H: 29 in.; L: 36 1/2 in.; D: 25 1/4 in. $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 498 Meissen porcelain figure of a young lady, ‘Paresse’ 20th century Modeled as a standing figure, her gown slipping off her shoulders, a turtle at her feet, inscribed in gilt on the base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

H: 7 1/4 in. $500-700 498A Meissen porcelain figure group of dancers marcolini period, early 19th century Modeled as a gallant and companion, each holding a floral garland, underglaze blue crossed swords and asterisk mark.

H: 6 in. $600-900 499 Samson porcelain armorial wine cooler 19th century Cylindrical, painted with a coat-ofarms surmounted by a coronet surrounded by allover painted floral and gilt decoration, with a diaper band at the rim and with gilt painted shell-form handles.

H: 8 1/4, Diam: 9 in. $1,500-2,500

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500 Pair of Continental carved giltwood brackets late 19th century The stepped demilune top surmounting a gilt eagle perched on a domed base. (2).

H: 17 1/2, L: 13 3/4, D: 9 in. $1,000-1,500 500A Japanned red lacquer box on stand Of square form, decorated throughout with foliate decoration and gilt accents.

H: 11, W: 14 1/2 in. $300-500

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501 Louis XV style kingwood, amaranth and gilt bronze mounted commode 19th century The shaped mottled pink and grey marble top above two long drawers fitted with foliate and C-scroll mounts, raised on cabriole legs ending in foliate sabots.

H: 36, W: 53 1/2, D: 24 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 502 Pair of Charles X style bronze and cut glass compotes early 20th century The flared diamond cut and gilt bronze mounted bowls supported by three standing gilt and patinated bronze Egyptian attendants on a triform base, raised on hairy paw feet, stamped ‘Made in Austria’. (2).

H: 11 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $3,000-5,000

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502A French Empire ormolu mantle clock early 19th century Modeled with the seated figure of Hebe offering a cup to Zeus in the form of an eagle, the white enamel Roman numeral dial with two winding aperatures and flanked by classical mask roundels, the base applied with classical motifs, raised on toupie feet.

H: 19, W: 13 1/4, D: 5 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

503 Painted and parcel gilt trumeau mirror A rectangular giltwood mirror surmounted by an oval giltwood frame of ribbon and floral trails, with musical trophy on a painted blue ground.

H: 60, W: 53 in. $2,000-3,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 505 Louis XVI painted and tapestry firescreen circa 1775 The molded frame surmounted by a carved floral crest, the upper corners carved with paterae mounted on scroll feet, the central needlework panel depicting a young girl gathering flowers within a ribbon and floral garland.

H: 38 1/2, W: 24 1/2, D: 16 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison $700-1,000

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504 Louis XVI style giltwood mirror The rectangular mirror plate surmounted by an eagle atop a quiver of arrows and a torch surrounded by leaves and marked at the corners with rosettes.

H: 67 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison $2,000-3,000

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506 Old Paris porcelain urn 19th century Campana form, the front and reverse painted with landscape reserves against an apple green ground, the gilt loop handles terminating in classical masks.

H: 12 3/4 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Paris Brocante, Le Metairie Antiquities $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 507 After Claude Michel Clodion (French 1738-1814) satyrs Three piece group, bronze, red and brown patinas, modeled as a female satyr seated on a rock and offering grapes to a child satyr, with two single figures of satyr children carrying an owl and owlets, all signed ‘Clodion’ and raised on fluted Sienna marble columnar bases. (3).

Tallest figure H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $3,000-5,000

508 Louis XVI 8 inch celestial globe jean fortin, paris, dated 1780 Comprised of twelve gores laid on a hollow pasteboard sphere, bearing a cartouche inscribed ‘Position des Etoiles Fixes pour l’Annee 1780 Par le St. Fortin, Ingen. Geogr. a Paris’; with meridian and horizon rings and four quadrant supports, the stand now lacking.

Globe diam: 8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 509 French terrestrial table globe c.h. dien, dated 1831, paris The cartouche label inscribed ‘Globe classique publié par C.H Dien, 1831 à Paris’, with on a turned wood pedestal base.

Diam: 9, H: 20 in. (with stand) provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $1,000-1,500

510 Directoire style gilt metal and glass top gueridon The inset circular glass top, raised on three legs joined by X-form stretchers ending in paw feet. $1,000-1,500

511 Pair of Continental patinated metal and giltwood wall sconces circa 1880 The cast metal backplate in the form of a rosette issuing a spiral turned standard with acanthus carved bands surmounted by three cherub heads, ending in a pineapple drop finial. (2).

H: 24 in. $600-800

512 Continental mahogany dressing table 19th century Oval mirror with acanthus and floret gilt metal mounts over rectangular top on a single drawer frieze above X-frame supports on hairy paw feet.

H: 52 1/2, W: 30 3/4, D: 17 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

513 Pair of French walnut upholstered armchairs Each with a foliate carved toprail and padded backrest with downswept padded armrests above a padded seat raised on cabriole legs. (2).

H: 39, W: 24 in. $600-800

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514 Two Dresden porcelain nodding figures early 20th century Modeled as a seated Chinese gentleman and lady, with moving hands, heads and tongues, stamped Dresden Art mark to base. (2).

H: 6 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

515 Louis XVI style mahogany, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted serving table The oval marble top over outswept supports with gilt metal mounts over geometric marquetry shelf on straight tapering legs.

H: 31 in. $600-800

516 Three Continental porcelain monkey band figures Comprising two Samson figures of a drummer and a bagpipes player, and another Schiebe-Alsbach figure of bagpipes player. (3).

Tallest H: 6 1/4 in. $400-600

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517 Set of ten Sevres porcelain cabinet plates, after David Teniers late 19th century, retailed by j.e. caldwell Each centrally painted with a Dutch interior scene within a cobalt, puce, yellow, or pink border with gilt floral details; blue interlaced and red Ch. de Dreux crowned marks. (10).

Diam: 9 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500 518 French faience pot pourri covered urn late 19th century The cylindrical body molded with laurel swags and scroll handles with a reticulated rim and pierced cover, painted with grotesques on a blue ground.

H: 15 1/2 in. $250-350 detail

519 Brass mounted stationery box 19th century The hinged curved cover mounted with pierced and engraved brass spandrels and a central medallion depicting coats of arms on foliate fields over red velvet, opening to an uphostered interior fitted with cubbyholes.

H: 10 3/4, W: 12 1/2, D: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $400-600

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520 Two Zuber ‘Le Lointains’ wallpaper panels Each Italianesque scene depicts fountains, architectural motifs, and typical floral and fauna, in a giltwood frame.

H: 63 1/2, W: 56 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Purchased at Zuber et cie, Paris $2,000-3,000

521 Louis XVI style brass inlaid mahogany bonheur du jour 19th century The rouge marble top with threequarter gallery above three short drawers and a mechanical cylinder front, the hinged flap opening to an interior fitted for writing with a long drawer, raised on round tapered fluted legs; the whole outlined in brass.

H: 41, W: 31 1/2, 19in. $2,500-3,500

521

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523

522 Sevres ‘Feuille de Choux’ saladier late 18th century Painted with floral bouquets against a bleu celeste ground, gilt details, painted marks.

H: 10 1/2, Diam: 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

523 Sevres porcelain low dish (compotier coquille) late 18th century Quatre-lobe form painted with floral garlands with bleu celeste bands and gilt details.

Diam: 9 in. $1,000-1,500 524 Louis XVI style brass mounted mahogany handkerchief table The mahogany top opening to a green felt surface over a single drawer with brass mounts on turned and tapered legs ending in brass feet.

H: 30, W: 23 1/2, D: 23 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800

522

525 French gilt-metal mounted mahogany fall front secretaire 19th century The hinged top unlocks to reveal a leather top surface over cabriole legs.

H: 44, W: 21 in. $1,000-1,500

526 French satinwood and inlaid writing table 19th century The square hinged top inlaid with banded decoration opening to a leather lined writing surface raised on square legs.

H: 27 1/2, closed W: 18, D: 19 in. $700-1,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 527 Set of eight Louis XVI style mahogany upholstered side chairs Each with a padded backrest and shaped toprail carved with ribbon tied bell-flower trails and centered by flowerheads above a padded seat and shaped apron carved at the corners with rosettes raised on round tapered fluted and carved legs ending in rounded feet. (8).

H: 41, W: 20 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

528 French gilt bronze mounted ebonized side table The white rectangular marble top above a small drawer and shaped apron raised on cabriole legs ending in sabot.

H: 28, W: 19 1/2, D: 14 1/2 in. $500-700

529 French gilt bronze mounted mahogany games table The rectangular fold over top opening to a green leather tooled surface above a plain frieze on turned and tapered legs.

H: 29 1/2, W: 34 1/2, closed D: 17 in. $700-1,000

530 Louis XVI style giltwood chair frame 19th century Curved top with rais-de-coeur molded top and flower garlands on acanthus carved handholds on turned and fluted legs.

H: 41, W: 27 in. $500-700

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 531 Louis XVI style white painted parlor suite twentieth century Comprising four side chairs, two armchairs and a settee; each with shell carved crest above a padded back and seat raised on turned legs. (7).

Settee: H: 43 3/4, W: 63 in. $2,000-3,000

532 Pair of Sevres porcelain cabinet plates 19th century Each with a portrait of a lady in a circular reserve, one in a blue dress, the other in stripes, surrounded by a gilt foliate border, on a cobalt ground with gilt decoration and blue and white ‘jewels’. (2).

Diam: 9 1/2 in. $700-900 533 Sevres style ‘jeweled’ cup and saucer 19th century The cup with a painted reserve depicting a maiden and cherub in a landscape on a cobalt ground with gilt details and red and white ‘jewels’; the matching saucer with a reserve depicting a harbor scene.

(2).

Cup H: 3 in. $700-900

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 534 Louis XVI style mahogany, marquetry and gilt bronze mounted bedside table The shaped rectangular marble top over three inlaid drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns headed by figural mounts raised on round tapered fluted legs and joined by a platform stretcher.

H: 34, W: 19, D: 14 in. $300-500 535 Large French glazed earthenware jardiniere Yellow glazed with molded handles.

H: 29, Diam: 30 1/2 in. $700-1,000

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536 Pair of French gilt bronze mounted Chinese porcelain famille jaune candelabra 19th century The bottle vases in green and yellow enamel, mounted with Chinoiserie gilt bronze mounts issuing three scrolled arms with pierced foliate candle nozzles and raised on gilt bronze elephants’ head feet. (2).

H: 17 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

538 Jules Moigniez (French 1835-1894) bird group Bronze, red-brown and gold patinas, modeled as a bird returning to feed two chicks in a nest, signed ‘J. Moigniez’.

H: 19 in. $2,500-3,500

537 After Antoine-Louis Barye chinese golden pheasant Bronze, green patina, signed ‘BARYE’ on an oval green marble base.

H: 4 1/2, L: 8 in. $500-700 538

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 539 Louis XVI painted fauteuil a la reine stamped g. jacob, circa 1785 The foliate carved toprail with a central cartouche over a padded backrest, the armrests carved to match flanking the padded seat, raised on cabriole legs carved at the knees with cartouches, stamped ‘G. Jacob; together with a similar carved sidechair attributed to Jacob. (2).

H: 36 1/2, W: 27 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Purchased from The Piasa Commissaires, Priseurs, Objets d’Art et d’Ameublement, Paris, France, 1997 $3,000-5,000

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540

540 Louis XVI giltwood console circa 1780 The demilune top with grey-black marble over a fluted carved frieze hung with garland and ribbon swags on turned tapering stop-fluted legs carved with foliage cuffs.

H: 38 1/2, W: 48, D: 25 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Piasa Auctions, Paris $7,000-10,000

541 Louis XVI style painted bed 19th century The headboard with a triangular pediment carved floral and foliate motif throughout, together with a footboard.

H: 34 1/2, W: 45, L: 79 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Morelle et Marchadet commissaries priseurs, Paris $500-700

542 Christofle ‘Perles’ pattern silver plate flatware service modern Comprising 20 dinner forks, 20 dinner knives, 24 salad forks, 20 salad knives, 20 tablespoons, 20 dessert spoons, 20 teaspoons, 12 fish forks, 12 fish knives, 2 serving forks, 3 serving spoons, a cake slice.

Dinner knife L: 9 5/8, dinner fork L: 8 1/8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 543 Assembled French silver gilt dessert service various makers, 19th century Comprising 9 knives, 11 forks and 10 spoons with maker’s mark ‘PQ’, 2 spoons by Emile Puiforcat, and a ladle by Henri Soufflot each decorated with flowerheads and cscrolls; together with 7 French silver gilt knives with and 2 forks. (42).

Knife L: 7 3/4, fork L: 7 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800 544 French silver mounted and etched glass jam pot massat freres, late 19th century The cover with a flower head finial over a short glass dish etched with ribbon tied floral swags, flanked by dolphin head foliate handles and raised on outscrolling leaf cast feet.

H: 6 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

547 French silver chocolate pot jean francois veyrat, circa 1840 Of spiral paneled baluster from with a turned treen handle to the side below a foliate chased neckband and domed lid with flame finial raised on scrolled paw feet marked at the knees with c-scroll framed flowerheads and foliage.

H: 8 1/4 in. 16 oz. total weight $500-700 548 French silver chocolate pot theodore tonnelier, 19th century Of cylindrical form with a gadrooned lid rim and treen knop and turned treen handle to the side raised on a circular foot.

H: 5 1/4 in. 9.9 oz total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

545 French silver sauceboat and underplate l. bouquet orfevre, paris The boat of oblong form with double spouts and leaf cast center handles, raised on an oval stepped foot, the underplate of shaped oval outline with a molded rim, stamped ‘L. Bouquet Orfevre/ Paris/ Place de la Trinite’.

Overall H: 5 1/2, L: 10 in. 32 oz $1,500-2,500 546 French silver chocolate pot claude doutre-roussel, late 19th century The cover with an acorn finial over a twisted pyriform body, the spout with foliate mask, wood side handle, raised on acanthus cast trifid feet.

H: 8 1/4 in. 15 oz. all in. $800-1,200

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549 Exceptional Empire French silver gilt Necessaire de Voyage pierre-noel blaquiere, 1819-1838 Comprising a teapot with horse-head spout and ebonized handle, two large silver mounted facetted glass scent bottles, a cylindrical container with a shaving brush, a chamberstick, two small silver gilt mounted scent bottles, a rectangular silver mounted facetted glass box, two silver mounted cylindrical facetted glass containers, an ebonized wood and mother-of-pearl mounted cylindrical container, two gilded porcelain teacups and saucers, two silver mounted facetted glass containers, an eyewash and funnel, two silver mounted facetted glass inkpots, a mother of pearl handled wax seal, a silvered metal toothbrush, a silver gilt spoon, fork and two teaspoons (different maker), folding mother-of-pearl ruler, silver gilt retractable pencil, turned mother of pearl container, three mother of pearl handled implements, pair of scissors, 3 folding mother of pearl handled knives, needle case and a tortoiseshell comb; all monogrammed ‘AGH’ and fitted in a satinwood box.

By repute: the initials ‘AGH’ for the architect George Howe.

Teapot H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $7,000-10,000

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549A French sterling silver fish serving set henri soufflot, late 19th century The pierced knife blade engraved with a fish and foliate scrolls, the pierced fork with foliate scrolls, both with acanthus cast hollow handles, (2).

Knife L: 11 1/4 in. 9 oz. $600-800

550 French ivory mounted silver five piece tea & coffee service henri lapparra, paris, circa 1925 In the Regence style, comprising a coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar bowl and creamer and tray, all pyriform with engraved and chased decoration and surmounted by bud finials, with carved ivory scroll handles.

Coffeepot H: 9 1/2, Tray L: 23 3/4 in.

154 oz. all in $5,000-7,000

550A French silver dessert service 19th century, maker’s mask ‘JD’ Comprising 24 forks, 24 knives and 24 spoons each with squared handles; in a fitted case. (74).

Knife L: 8 1/2, Fork L: 7 3/4 in. 45 oz provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $800-1,200

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551 Fine French silver gilt vanity mirror circa 1880 The shaped rectangular beveled mirror plate with an arched crest centered by a ribbon tied loop handle hung with floral garlands to a beaded and leaf tip edged frame raised on acanthus feet, with a mahogany backplate and gilt metal easel support.

H: 24 3/4, W: 17 1/4 in. $12,000-15,000

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552

552 French gilt bronze mounted bisque mantle clock 19th century The classical female figure emblematic of Geography standing beside a globe, the white enamel clock face with Arabic numerals with a gilt bezel and wreath spandrels, raised on a plinth base mounted with entwined garlands.

H: 18 in. $1,500-2,500

553 Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted white marble cassolettes 19th century Each of ovoid form, the lid with a fruit form finial reversing to a candle nozzle, raised on trefoil legs headed by ram’s masks and ending in hoof feet, connected by foliate swags, raised on a circular base with bun feet.

H: 10 in. $2,000-3,000

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554 Six hand colored engravings of monkeys jacob, 1816, milan Framed. (6).

H: 14 1/4, W: 10 1/4 in. (sight) $1,500-2,500

555 Louis XVI giltwood mirror circa 1775 The rectangular mirror of gilt wood and gesso surmounted by an urn crest featuring elegant scrolls with rosettes and drapery hangings and tassels.

H: 26 1/4, W: 17 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Briest, Paris, France Catalogue no. 0235 $1,000-1,500 556 Continental kingwood marquetry inlaid commode 20th century The rectangular top with floral fruitwood inlay above three graduated drawers, raised on spade feet terminating in bronze caps.

H: 34 1/4 in.; L: 45 3/4 in.; D: 19 in. $600-800 555

557 Louis XVI style mahogany inlaid bedside table The shaped white and grey mottled marble top above Greek key inlaid drawer, above two others, raised on cabriole legs terminating in sabot.

H: 30, W: 17 1/2, D: 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 558 French silvered & gilt mother-ofpearl painted fan late 18th century Painted with a mythological scene, the pierced mother-of-pearl sticks depicting further classical figures in silver and gilt, mounted in a shadow box frame.

Fan W: 19 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $500-700

559 Jacob Petit porcelain part tea service mid 19th century Comprising a teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, bowl, 7 cups and 8 saucers, painted with flower bouquets against an apple green ground with gilt grapevines details, blue J.P. mark.

Teapot H: 6 in. $2,000-3,000 560 Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze chenet twentieth century H: 17 in. $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 561 Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted vitrine The rectangular top with threequarter gilt bronze gallery above a frieze with applied gilt bronze putti and a glass cupboard door and mirrored backplate flanked by engaged reeded columns supported on a reeded legs joined by a platform stretcher.

H: 55 1/2, W: 28 1/4, D: 15 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 562 Pair of Louis XVI style brass and iron andirons william h. jackson, new york The urn finials with drapery swags on scrolling strapwork legs. (2). $250-350 563 French faience centerpiece 19th century Gondola-form with a reticulated rim over sides painted in puce with a continuous riverside landscape, the prow with molded acanthus and the stern with an oarsman platform (elements lacking).

L: 20 in. $800-1,200

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564 Louis XV style rose and gilt painted polychromed dressing table The shaped hinged rectangular top opening to reveal a mirror above a case fitted with two drawers on cabriole legs.

H: 29, W: 35, D: 19 in. $1,000-1,500 565 No Lot 566 French mahogany and burl walnut marquetry commode The rectangular grey mottled marble top over six drawers with inlaid floral swags and circular drawer pulls, having fluted engaged columns with ormolu mounts.

H: 58 1/2, W: 28 1/2, D: 18 in. $700-1,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 567 Sevres style porcelain gilt bronze mounted inkstand 19th century The navette shaped cobalt tray mounted with two porcelain covered cups containing gilt bronze ink and sandpots, and mounted with a gilt bronze pen rest in the form of entwined branches, the porcelain with turquoise and garnet ‘jeweled’ borders with gilt details.

L: 13 in. $1,200-1,800

568 Sevres style porcelain mounted gilt metal gueridon late 19th/ early 20th century The dished circular porcelain top painted with a portrait of Louis XVI encircled by eight smaller portraits of ladies of the court, all identified on the reverse, on a later gilt metal table base, blue interlaced mark.

Diam: 19 in. $3,000-5,000

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569 Sevres style three piece porcelain tea service 19th century Comprising a teapot, covered sugar bowl and a cream jug, each decorated with foliate sprays and bleu celeste collars, with painted bouquets in oval reserves, gilt details.

Teapot H: 7 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 570 Sevres style gilt bronze mounted covered urn early 20th century The cobalt baluster form body painted with an oval reserve depicting classical lovers on a swing, signed ‘Quentin’, the reverse with a landscape view, with gilt metal satyr mask handles, on a socle foot mounted on an octagonal gilt bronze base.

H: 25 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

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571 Louis XVI style brass mounted marquetry inlaid walnut center table The shaped rectangular top above a plain frieze centered by a marquetry inlaid drawer, raised on fluted tapered legs, with incurving X-form stretcher centered by an urn form finial.

H: 29 1/2 in.; L: 39 1/2 in.; D: 23 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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572 Meissen porcelain figure late 19th century After a model by Acier, depicting a gallant in 18th century costume holding a basket of fruit standing atop a landscape base supported on gilt C-scrolls, underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

H: 11 in. $400-600

574 Pair of Meissen porcelain figural salts late 19th/ early 20th century Modeled as a boy and girl in 18th century dress seated on a pair of baskets, on rococo scroll bases, blue underglaze crossed swords marks, incised 3021 and 3024. (2).

H: 5 1/2, L: 6 in. $1,500-2,500

573 Meissen porcelain figure group emblematic of Winter late 19th century After a model by Acier, depicting four putti wearing cloaks and gathered around a fire, the whole on a landscape base, underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

H: 6 3/4 in. $700-1,000

575 Meissen porcelain pastoral figure group of a shepherd and companion late 19th/ early 20th century Modeled as a couple seated beneath a tree, she holds a lamb on her lap and he pets a dog by his side, underglaze blue crossed swords and impressed marks, incised D.19.

H: 8 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

576 Meissen porcelain figure group of putti at play late 19th/ early 20th century Modeled as a boy and girl putti, the boy holding a flower filled cornucopia and places flowers in her hair, on a rococo scroll base, blue underglaze crossed swords mark, incised 2991.

H: 4 3/4 in $400-600

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577 Meissen porcelain gilt bronze mounted Capodimonte style box late 19th/early 20th century Of rectangular form, the molded sides depicting mythological and battle scenes, with gilt enhancements, underglaze blue crossed swords mark.

H: 7 1/2, W: 11 1/2, D: 6 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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578 Meissen porcelain figure of a thrush 19th century Realistically modeled standing on a birch tree stump, blue underglaze marks, incised no. 2060.

H: 5 1/2 in. $500-700

579 Meissen porcelain figure group, ‘Europa and the Bull’ late 19th/ early 20th century after the model by f.e. meyer Modeled as the semi-nude figure of Europa seated on the back of Jupiter disguised as a bull with attendant maidens offering flowers, underglaze blue crossed swords and impressed marks, incised 2697.

H: 8 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 580 Large Meissen porcelain figure of Cupid after a model by rudolphe hoelbe Modeled depicting a youthful Cupid seated on a tree stump and feeding chicks in a nest with his arrow, a lyre hangs to the side with a banner inscribed ‘Philomell’, blue crossed swords marks and impressed ‘N195 & 196’.

H: 16 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

581 Pair of French bronze and marble desk articles 19th century One a thermometer, the other a calendar, the rectangular cases with gilt bronze cornices and bases and surmounted by a laurel wreath trophy, mounted on rouge marble rectangular bases. (2).

H: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $500-700

582 Pair of French Empire style gilt bronze cassolettes 19th century Urn form with scrolling foliate handles centered with masks, on a socle base raised on a square plinth base, the covers with fruit finials and reversing to candle nozzles. (2).

H: 10 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $600-800

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583 Empire style mahogany center table The circular flame mahogany top above a plain frieze, raised on four gilt metal mounted column legs united by incurved stretchers.

H: 29, Diam: 49 in. $1,000-1,500 584 Fine Charles X cut glass and ormulu mounted mantle clock circa 1825 The rectangular glass pediment with an ormolu cornice and supported on four glass columns with Corinthian ormolu capitals, flanking a gilt metal face and eight day bell-strike movement, on a rectangular glass base raised on scroll feet.

H: 20 in. $5,000-7,000

584

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 584A Whimsical patinated bronze fountain 20th century Green patina, in two tiers; the upper tier surmounted by an upright figure of a mermaid holding a fish and supported by dancing flute playing putti; the larger lower section upheld by swans with outstretched necks. $3,000-5,000

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585 French Restoration gilt bronze mantle clock circa 1820 With a standing figure of a child blowing bubbles (elements lacking) and leaning on the rectangular case, the clock face with enameled Arabic numerals flanked by arrow quivers over a rectangular plinth with a frieze depicting a reclining cupid on a floral garland, raised on block feet.

H: 18 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

586 Pair of Sevres style Napoleonic porcelain urns late 19th/ early 20th century Each baluster form urn painted with an oval reserve depicting Napoleonic battle scenes against a gilt enhanced green ground, with gilt metal mounts. (2).

H: 15 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 587 Set of six Sevres style Napoleonic cabinet plates late 19th century Each with a central sepia painted scene depicting Napoleon or officers, signed F. Amblet, within a cobalt border with gilt details, with pseudo Imperial period Sevres marks to reverse. (6).

Diam: 9 3/8 in. $1,200-1,800

587

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588 Continental white marble figure the love letter Carved depicting a fashionable dressed young lady reading a letter in her left hand, her right hand at her cheek.

H: 28 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

589 Empire style brass inlaid mahogany chest of drawers The rectangular grey marble top above three short drawers and two long drawers flanked by fluted stiles raised on square tapered fluted feet.

H: 34 1/2, W: 50 3/4, D: 23 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

589

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590 French bronze and marble mantle clock late 19th century Surmounted with a seated bronze figure of Sappho above a black marble case with green veined marble panels, the dial marked ‘I.F.Roy Au Havre’.

H: 17, W 16 1/4 in. $800-1,200 590

592 Two French gilt bronze neoclassical figures early 19th century The first a Bacchante, the other Cupid, both now mounted on clear acrylic bases. (2).

Figure H: 9 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500 593 Classical style cast iron and gilt highlighted side table The circular top with Greek key and griffin motif above a foliate scroll frieze centered by a mask raised on tripod legs headed by eagles, ending in hoof feet.

H: 29, Diam: 15 1/4 in. $400-600

591

591 Empire mahogany and brass inlaid commode circa 1800 The rectangular grey marble top above a frieze drawer and three long drawers flanked by columns with gilt metal cappings, raised on round turned feet.

H: 38, W: 49 1/2, D: 24 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500

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595

594 594 Alfred Desire Lanson (French, 1851-1938) jason and the golden fleece Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure holding a pelt in his right hand a sword at the ready in his right, with ‘Suisse Freres’ foundry mark and signed ‘Lanson Sculpt’.

H: 29 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $3,000-5,000

595 Paul Philippe (French, 1870-1930) Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a classical figure holding a shield aloft, inscribed ‘P. Philippe’ and numbered ‘32’, raised on an oval marble base.

H: 22 1/2 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500 596 Emile Louis Picaut (1833-1915) la vaillance Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a seated Roman soldier, his sword at the ready, inscribed ‘E. Picault Scup. / Salon des Beauz Arts’.

H: 31 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 596

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 597 Classical white marble bust 19th century Modeled as a draped young lady, her head turned to the left, on a socle base.

H: 20 in. $1,200-1,800 598 Four large folio size lithographs of birds of paradise after daniel gerard elliot, 1977 Framed. (4).

H: 21 3/4, W: 16 3/4 in. (sight) $500-700

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600

599 Pair of gilt bronze six light wall sconces 19th century The back plate issuing three scrolling candelarms each with two lights, the central arm with applied acanthus leaf, hung with cut glass prism drops. (2).

H: 23 in. $1,000-1,500 600 Meissen Marcolini period coffee can & saucer late 18th/ early 19th century The can painted with a trio of hunting dogs beneath a blue checkerboard rim, with serpent handle and raised on paw feet; the saucer centrally painted with stag in a landscape with smaller vignettes of a fox, a squirrel, and a hare to the sides, underglaze blue crossed swords mark. (2).

Can H: 3, saucer Diam: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $300-500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 603 French Empire style rosewood and brass inlay portico clock late19th century With a gilt metal shell and scroll cast dial, the frieze and plinth with scrolling brass and mother-of-pearl inlay, with gilt metal column caps and bases, the works marked ‘Japy Freres’.

H: 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $500-700

602

600A Jean Pouyat Limoges porcelain vase late 19th/ early 20th century The flattened ovoid body painted with irises and outlined in raised gilding, with gilt foliate handles and foot, stamped ‘France’, ‘JPL’ and with decorator’s initials.

H: 12 3/4 in. $800-1,200 601 Meissen Marcolini period porcelain silver mounted bon bon dish late 18th century/ early 19th century Of circular form painted with tulips on a white ground, with two acanthus leaf shaped silver handles to the sides; blue crossed sword mark to reverse and standard French silver marks to mounts.

W: 7 1/2 in. $400-600

603

602

604 Empire style mahogany, marquetry and brass bouillotte table The circular inset red marble top with pierced brass gallery above a frieze with inlaid geometric designs centered by a short drawer opposed by a false drawer and flanked by candle slides raised on square tapered legs ending in brass caps.

H: 29, Diam: 24 1/2 in. $600-800

602 Pair of Charles X style gilt and patinated bronze pots pourris Each dished top with a pierced cover and bud finial raised on a triform stand applied with gilt bronze mounts of classical figures supported on winged lion monopodia, on an incurved triform base. (2).

H: 13 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $600-800

604

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 605 Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905) harlequin Bronze, gold brown patina, signed ‘P. Dubois’.

H: 23 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois; Private Collection, New Jersey. $2,000-3,000 606 Neoclassical style ebonized banquet in the manner of jansen With an upholstered seat raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet.

H: 19 1/2, W: 49 1/4, D: 18 in. $600-800

607 Empire style mahogany and brass inlaid console The rectangular grey black marble top over a plain frieze centered by a cast bronze cartouche and supported by square tapered columns headed by rosettes ending on parcel gilt balls on a plinth base, backed by a mirror plate.

H: 35, W: 51 1/2, D: 12 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 608 Neoclassical style wall mirror in the manner of jansen The hexagonal mirror plate surrounded by silvered panels painted with gilt foliate and scroll designs.

H: 40, W: 33 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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607

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609 Empire style mahogany secretaire a abattant The rectangular grey marble top above a frieze drawer, drop down front opening to an interior fitted for writing and three long drawers on a molded base.

H: 59 1/2, W: 40, D: 19 in. $1,200-1,800

610 Empire style giltwood and ebonized wall mirror The rectangular mirror plate surmounted by molded trellis frieze centered by a greek key design surrounded by a ball border and flanked by lion ring handles and female terms.

H: 77, W: 65 in. $1,200-1,800

611 Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mounted mahogany commode circa 1810, stamped chapius The rectangular top fitted with brass slides to accommodate a rectangular mirror plate supported by rectangular supports, above a compartmentalized drawer and one drawer above six small drawers flanked by female terms, on block feet. NOTE: The stamp CHAPUIS, was either executed by the Parisian ebeniste Claude Chapuis who was active from 1797 until at least 1818, or by his celebrated Brussels counterpart Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864). Both employed a stamp without their initials.

H: 68, W: 36, D: 22 in. $4,000-6,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 612 Jean Didier Debut (French, 18241893) buveur d’eau Bronze, red and brown patinas, modeled as a North African pouring a jug over his head, signed ‘Debut’ with plaque inscribed ‘Prix de Rome.’, marked with French foundry seal and inscribed and dated ‘zum 12 Juni 1900’ to the reverse.

H: 15 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

612

614 French Empire gilt metal and glass inkwell circa 1810 The cover with an eagle finial and cast with classical motifs, over a cylindrical glass inkpot applied with gilt metal overlay depicting classical scenes, raised on rams’ head feet.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $250-350

613 Jean Didier Debut (French, 18241897) porteur d’eau Bronze, red and brown patinas, modeled as a North African water carrier, the base with a plaque inscribed ‘Prix de Rome’ and signed Debut with Paris foundry seal, the reverse inscribed ‘Pinedo Bronzier Paris’.

H: 13 in. $1,500-2,500

613

616 Neo-classical style giltwood cylindrical vitrine late 19th century The circular gilt painted and molded top above a three section cylindrical glass case on a turned giltwood support.

H: 47, Diam: 13 in. $800-1,200

615 French stenciled and painted wallpaper fireboard mid 19th century The central scene painted en grisaille, depicting a courting couple and their dog within a foliate painted border, framed.

H: 41, W: 46 in. $1,200-1,800

616

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617 Empire ormulu mounted mahogany secretaire a abattant circa 1810 The mottled black marble top, above a single drawer, flanked by caryatids, the fall front opening to reveal an interior fitted with six drawers surrounding a square central drawer, the two cupboard doors opening to an interior with a shelf, raised on gilt leaf carved paw feet.

H: 56, W: 38 1/2, D: 15 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison Beaussant Lefevre, Paris, France 16th May 1997, lot 286 $6,000-8,000

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618 French gilt metal mantle clock late 19th century The engine turned dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by a seated women in classical dress resting on an anchor, on a rectangular base with applied flowering basket and scroll motif, raised on bracket feet chased with serpents.

H: 22; W: 14 3/4; D 5 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,000-1,500 618

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619 Empire style painted and parcel gilt console late 19th century The rectangular onyx top above a painted grey-green and giltwood carved frieze with foliate arabesques consisting of swans centering on an urn on end supports in the form of carved winged monopodia terminating in lion-paw feet, backed by a beveled rectangular mirror surrounded by a carved panel.

H: 37 3/4, W: 17 3/4, L: 62 1/2 in. provenance: From the collection of Jeanette and Bruce Morrison $5,000-7,000

620 Empire mahogany and brass inlaid center table The circular top above a plain frieze with two opposing drawers and two false drawers above an ebonized column and quatreform base raised on paw feet.

H: 29 1/4, Diam: 41 in. $2,500-3,500

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621

621 Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted center table The circular overhanging black and white marble top over a plain frieze over three thick columns over a triangular base with concave sides on gilt wood ball feet.

H: 29, Diam: 40 in. $2,500-3,500

623 Pair of Limoges enamel vases late 19th century Baluster form, each enameled with a continuous scene of a figures in 18th century dress in a garden, one signed ‘F.G. Arys’, the other ‘F.G. Rosel’. (2).

H: 7 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800

622 Empire ormolu mounted mahogany cheval mirror first quarter 19th century The oval mirror plate supported by free standing columns with urn finials, the apron cast with rinceaux upon flat supports cast with acanthus scrolls.

H: 68 1/2, W: 44 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000

622

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624 French ormulu-mounted mother-ofpearl and brass inlaid ebonized secretaire a abattant 19th century The rectangular marble top above a conforming case enclosing a full drawer and drop front panel opening to four burl walnut drawers and a pigeonhole, the corners mounted with trailing gilt mount foliage on a stepped plinth with toupie feet.

H: 53 1/2, W: 25, D: 14 in. $3,000-5,000

625 Louis Philippe gilt bronze Rheims Cathedral clock mid 19th century Modeled as the western front of the cathedral, the rose window serving as a dial with enameled Roman numeral chapters, the face and eight day works signed ‘H. Marc a Paris’, with colored glass inserts to the windows.

H: 18 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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626 Impressive Empire style gilt bronze sixteen light chandelier late 19th century The gilt bronze basket mounted with eight classical masks, each issuing a pair of leaf-cast candlearms, hung by classical motif cast chains and surmounted by a foliate coronet, not electrified.

H: 64 Diam: 40 in. $8,000-12,000

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627 Neoclassical style bronze and marble gueridon The black circular marble top supported on a bronze base with xsupports and ending on paw feet.

H: 25 1/2, Diam: 17 1/2 in. $600-800 628 Fine French neoclassical gilt bronze mirrored plateau 19th century The mirrored oval tray with a finely cast pierced gallery of grapevines, raised on paw feet.

L: 29 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $1,000-1,500

629 Pair of Sevres style cobalt porcelain and gilt bronze mounted urns late 19th/ early 20th century Each painted with a continuous scene of lovers in 18th century dress in a garden, signed ‘Lucot’, with cobalt necks and feet with raised gilt details.

H: 17 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $1,200-1,800 630 French Empire marble top mahogany gueridon The circular black marble top above a plain frieze, raised on three legs, with gilt bronze column heads and feet.

H: 28 3/4, Diam: 25 3/4 in. $600-800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 631 Pair of Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted side tables francois linke, late 19th/ early 20th century Each with an inset breche d’alep marble top; one with a single drawer and lower platform tier; the other with a single drawer over a cupboard door raised on round turned tapered legs; each with a ‘F. Linke’ plaque to drawer interior. (2).

H: 30 1/4, W: 16, D: 14 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

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632 Louis Philippe gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock mid 19th century The circular dial with Roman numerals surmounted by a maiden in Renaissance costume, a lute at her side, raised on a scrolling base cast with acanthus leaves and scrolls.

H: 17 in, W: 13 1/2 in, D: 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $700-1,000

633 No Lot 634 Italian white marble figure group 19th century Modeled as bust length figures of two young children playing peek-aboo, raised on a square plinth base, inscribed ‘Indovina chi sono’.

H: 26 in. $2,000-3,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 635 Joseph Uphues (German, 18501911) the eagle slayer Bronze, medium brown patina, inscribed ‘J.Uphues/ ‘92’ to the top and inscribed to the side with the foundry mark ‘Aktien Gesellschaft vomm H. Gladenbeck & Sohn D6798’.

H: 49 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $4,000-6,000

636 German bronze figure of a gladiator early 20th century Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a Roman gladiator bandaging his arm, his helmet on the ground in front of him, raised on a rectangular red marble base bearing a plaque ‘Jhrem verehrten Chef Herr Hugo Fleischer/ anlassl s 10 jahr Geschattejublaums am 21 10 19/ Gewid semtl angestellten D. Bieber Kaffee/ Fleischers Weinstuben Hamburg.

H: 27 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 637 Miniature Scandinavian painted and papered armoire The arched cornice over a pair of cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, raised on plain stile feet, the exterior painted coral with applied blue diamond paper borders and flower motifs.

H: 12, W: 6 1/4, D: 2 3/4 in. $400-600 638 Miniature mahogany Biedermeier chest of drawers mid 19th century The rectangular top over five graduated drawers with wood knobs, flanked by Doric three quarter columns, raised on a plinth base.

H: 11, W: 10 1/2, D: 4 1/8 in. $500-700 639 Miniature French mahogany marble top commode 19th century The white marble top with outset rounded corners above three long drawers with molded edges and flanked by three quarter part-fluted columns, raised on turned and tapered legs.

H: 10 3/4, W: 14 1/2, D: 8 in. $2,000-3,000

641 Continental porcelain plaque christ and the rich young ruler, after heinrich hofmann The rectangular plaque stamped ‘Limoges, France’ on the reverse, in a gesso and gilt wood frame.

Plaque H: 6 1/2, W: 9 in. $600-800 See illustration on page 190 642 KPM yellow ground porcelain covered urn 19th century The tapered body centered by a circular reserve painted with a portrait of a dark-haired young woman, with molded classical bands to the shoulder and base, mounted on a circular socle, the cover with a berry finial, underglaze blue sceptre and printed KPM marks.

H: 17 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $600-800

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640 French neoclassical gilt metal desk clock 19th century Of pocket watch form, the gilt engine turned face with Roman numerals and four winding aperatures, laurel leaf cast front and reverse bezels, spring strike, with a leaf cast loop handle.

H: 6, Diam: 4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

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643 Joseph Uphues (German 1850-1911) hercules and the stymphalian bird Bronze, modeled as a nude classical figure directing his bow towards the sky, inscribed ‘J. Uphues’ with foundry mark ‘AKTIENGES VORM H. GLADENBECK UND SOHN FRIEDRICHSHAGEN’ raised on an oval red marble base.

H: 24 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $2,000-3,000

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644 KPM porcelain plaque Oval, painted with a portrait of a dark haired girl wrapped in a shawl, impressed KPM and scepter marks, framed.

H: 6 3/4 in. $800-1,200 645 Continental porcelain plaque sistine madonna, after raphael The rectangular plaque stamped ‘Limoges, France’ on the reverse, in a gilt gesso frame.

Plaque H: 9 3/8, W: 7 in. $600-800 646 Albert Ernest Carrier (French, 1824-1887) pair of water carriers Bronze, green and gold patina, each modeled as a seated young woman holding an urn, inscribed ‘A. Carrier’.

(2).

H: 19 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500 646

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647 Austrian painted ceramic plaque by Josef Zasche (1821-1881) late 19th century ‘Inspiration’ after a painting by Georges van den Bos, depicting a group of women on a terrace by the sea listening to a harpist, in a giltwood and gesso frame.

Plaque H: 8, W: 11 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

648 Two small Vienna porcelain articles early 20th century Comprising an urn-on-stand and a small dish, both painted with scenes of semi-nude draped ladies, blue shield mark. (2).

Urn H: 6 1/2, dish diam: 4 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line Collector $300-500

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649 Paul-Lucien Bessin (French, early 20th century) hat girl Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a little girl wearing her father’s waistcoat and hat, signed ‘Bessin’.

H: 9 3/4 in. $700-1,000

649

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650

650 Royal Vienna porcelain charger late 19th/ early 20th century The central rectangular reserve painted with a scene depicting Romeo and Juliet, against a wine red ground, with raised beaded gilding and scrolled decoration, inscribed to the reverse and blue shield mark, stamped ‘Austria’.

Diam: 11 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line Collector $1,500-2,500

651 Pair of Royal Vienna porcelain urns on stand late 19th century Each baluster form painted with a scene of a young lady approached

by Cupid against a wine-red ground, with gilt entwined snake handles and raised gilt details, on a circular column base, blue shield mark. (2).

H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line Collector $800-1,200

652 Small Vienna porcelain urn late 19th/ early 20th century The cobalt urn with a painted reserve depicting Ariadne and a weeping Cupid, on a squared base, with gilt and white details, blue shield mark.

H: 7 1/4 in. $400-600

653 Royal Vienna porcelain cabinet plate of a sea nymph late 19th century Painted with a semi-nude beauty emerging from the waves and borne aloft by winged putti, in a cobalt, enameled and raised gilt border, blue shield mark and inscription to the reverse.

Diam: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $700-1,000

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653

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654 KPM blue and white porcelain plaque early 20th century Circular, painted to show a dancing couple with musicians in 18th century dress in a natural landscape, impressed KPM and scepter mark.

Diam: 13 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $700-1,000

655

655 Austrian silver and enamel cigarette case circa 1900 The shaped rectangular case depicting a nude young lady seated on a red sofa and holding a powder puff, with a gilt wash interior, stamped ‘935’.

L: 3 1/8, W: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $2,000-3,000

656 Austrian silver and enamel cigarette case circa 1900 The rectangular case depicting a nude young woman bathing in a lake, with a gilt wash interior.

L: 3 3/8, W: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $1,000-1,500

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657 German porcelain plaque of a beauty late 19th century Oval, the profile portrait of a brown haired young woman with bare shoulders and wearing a red cap, signed ‘Wagner’, in a pressed gilt metal frame with foliate cresting.

Plaque H: 5 1/8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $600-900 658 Mahogany, bronze and leather upholstered novelty piano stool The circular adjustable padded leather upholstered seat supported by four bronze legs in the form of lady’s boots.

H: 21 in. $700-1,000

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659 Mahogany, bronze and leather upholstered novelty piano stool The circular adjustable padded leather upholstered seat supported by four bronze legs in the form of lady’s boots.

H: 21 in. $700-1,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 660 Franz Bergman cold painted bronze figure of Cleopatra early 20th century The semi nude figure reclining on a chaise, holding an asp to her breast, signed ‘Nam Greb’ with Amphora mark.

L: 9 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

661 KPM porcelain plaque hagar and ishmael in the desert After the painting by Emanuel Krescenc Liska, depicting Hagar kneeling beside the prostrate figure of Ishmael, against a deep red sunset, signed R. Werlich, impressed KPM and scepter marks and 330 200.

H: 7 1/2, W: 12 5/8 in. $6,000-8,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 662 Swiss rosewood and inlaid music box-on-stand 19th century, retailed by james smith & son, liverpool The rectangular case inlaid with a songbird, the single cylinder playing eight airs with drum and bells with gilt bird strikes, raised on tapered legs united by wavy stretchers, bearing retailer’s label.

Overall H: 39, W: 23, D: 11 1/4 in. $2,500-3,500 663 French opaline glass tiered centerpiece late 19th century The central baluster stem with two dished tiers and a surmounted by an urn form vase, with gilt banding.

H: 19 3/4 in. $500-700

662

664 Pierre Lenordez (French, active 1855-1877) horse Bronze, dark brown patina, on an oval base signed ‘P. Lenordez’.

H: 10, L: 15 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

664

665 Bohemian cobalt enameled glass compote late 19th century Painted with a continuous scene of bathers in a fountain and equestrian figures, divided by profile portrait reserves of a gentleman and a lady, on a spreading foot with gilt details.

H: 7 1/2, Diam: 8 in. $400-600

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666 Continental miniature painting of a Sibyl 19th century On ivory, the exotically dressed figure depicted seated on a terrace and playing a harp, an attendant cherub at her knee, framed.

H: 7, W: 5 1/8 in. $1,000-1,500

667 KPM oval plaque of a water carrier 19th century Depicting a young dark haired woman in traditional dress with a water jug on her shoulder, in a carved giltwood and ebonized frame.

H: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $2,500-3,500

668 Fine Austrian silver vanity mirror j.c. klinkosch, vienna Lyre form, the beveled mirror plate enclosed by an acanthus leaf surround surmounted by ribbon cresting and flanked by acorns, bearing presentation inscription ‘à Madame Montigny-Rémaury Hommage d’Admiration Allemagne année 1884’, over applied initials ‘MR’, with an easel support.

H: 15 1/2 in. $8,000-12,000

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669 KPM porcelain plaque of an old woman late 19th century, after balthasar denner Depicting an old woman wearing a cap and a fur collar, bearing Munich retailer’s label to reverse, impressed sceptre and KPM marks, in a giltwood frame.

H: 9 3/8, W: 6 3/8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $1,000-1,500

669

671 Pair of black forest carved walnut and marquetry hall chairs austrian, late 19th century Each shaped foliate carved openwork back inlaid with a stag and a deer, above a conformingly inlaid solid seat, raised on cabriole legs.

H: 35, W: 18 in. $1,000-1,500 672 Large Continental majolica urn late 19th century The flared mouth and banded neck over a cylindrical body molded with figures of 17th century men of arms between bands of ribbon-tied oak leaves, flanked by oak branch handles, unmarked.

H: 17 3/4 in. $800-1,200

670 Pair of black and white marble pedestals The square top on a turned shaft resting on an octagonal base. (2).

H: 38 1/4, W: 12 1/2, D: 12 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 673 Fine Biedermeier walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase circa 1830 In two parts; the stepped upper section with a cupboard door above a frieze drawer, opening to a single drawer and flanking cupboard doors surmounted by a marquetry inlaid pediment; the lower section with a rolltop opening to two banks of three long drawers and two short drawers centered by a cupboard door within an architectural surround, the pediment and steps fitted as drawers, the steps flanked by a covered sandpot and inkpot, above a slide out writing surface fitted with three slides above two deep drawers raised on short block feet; the upper section with a paper label on the reverse inscribed ‘Andreas Hygum, Taulou’.

H: 76 1/2, W: 45, D: 22 1/2 in. $7,000-10,000

673

674

674 Biedermeier fruitwood chaise With scrolled back and sides, on out-swept legs, raised on casters.

H: 34 1/4, L: 93, D: 29 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 675 Biedermeier fruitwood draw-leaf table The rounded rectangular top above a plain frieze raised on six column legs with gilt metal mounts, on an incurving X-form base raised on bun feet.

H: 33, W: 45, D: 35 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 676 Heinrich Baucke (German, 1875-1915) victorious boxer Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a classical male nude sportsman, his hand raised holding a wreath, inscribed ‘H. Baucke Pec.’, with foundry mark to the side.

H: 25 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $1,000-1,500

677 Julius Obst (German, late 19th/ early 20th century) man on horseback Brown, medium brown patina, modeled as a male figure on horseback, inscribed ‘J. Obst’ to base.

H: 17 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200 678 French wrought iron and brass bedwarmer 18th/ early 19th century The walnut handle terminating in a brass knop cast with masks and with applied iron strapwork, the rectangular basket with a pierced gothic grille cover.

L: 40 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky $250-350

679 Large reticulated French porcelain centerpiece late 19th century In two parts, the oval reticulated basket with molded grapevine handles and hung with grape clusters; the oval underplate with a raised central platform and a reticulated border with additional grapevine handles, both pieces painted with exotic birds and flowers, with puce and gilt details, unmarked.

H: 11, W: 16, D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia $500-700

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676

680 Fine and large Berlin topographical porcelain plaque berlin from the kreuzberg, circa 1830 Finely painted panoramic view overlooking Victoria Park to the city, on the left Schinkel’s Monument to the Wars of Liberation, in a carved giltwood and gesso frame. NOTE: Friedrich Wilhelm III commissioned the monument to be erected in Kreuzberg, the highest point in Berlin, to commemorate Prussian soldiers who fought to expel Napoleon’s forces in 1815. The large neo-Gothic cast-iron monument was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and was completed in 1821.

Plaque H: 18 1/4, W: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Kennebunkport, Maine $18,000-22,000

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 681 Pair of giltwood Rococo style armchairs The shell crest with foliate and floral carved frame over a padded back and molded scroll arms over the serpentine seat with foliate carved serpentine rail over leaf carved cabriole legs.

H: 44, W: 31 in. $3,000-5,000

682 Six Herend ‘Ming’ pattern cups and saucers Painted with Chinese figures and symbols and gilt details, with figural handles, on a white ground, blue printed and impressed marks. (12). $150-250

683 Herend ‘Ming’ pattern porcelain dinner service Comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 12 bread plates, 12 crescent shaped side plates, a large tureen, 2 covered vegetable dishes, 2 oblong side plates, a teapot with figural handle and spout, 2 covered sugar bowls with dolphin finials, 2 twin-handled sauce boats, 2 platters of graduated size, 3 oval trays, 2 serving bowls, 12 covered boullion cups and saucers, a covered bouillon cup of smaller size, 6 teacups and saucers, a creamer, and 2 ladles; all painted with Chinese figures and symbols with gilt borders and details, some with pierced footrims, on a pale blue ground, blue printed and impressed marks. (105).

Dinner plate Diam: 10 3/8 in. $5,000-7,000

683

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 684 Pair of Continental bronze bookends 19th century Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as seated children, one reading from a book and the other writing, raised on red marble bases.

(2).

H: 12 1/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $700-1,000

685 Willy Schlender (act. early 20th century) Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a young girl dressed in a tunic holding a rabbit in her arms, unsigned, raised on an octagonal marble base.

Figure H: 8 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $400-600

685

686 Otto Schmidt-Hofer (German, 1873-1925) fencer Bronze, dark brown patina, the figure modeled with his sword at his side, inscribed ‘Schmidt-Hofer’, raised on a stepped rectangular marble base.

H: 16 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700 687 Carl Max Kruse (German 18541942) the messenger Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as a nude classical figure running and holding an olive branch, raised on a rectangular black marble base, inscribed ‘Max Kruse’, ‘NENIKHKAMEN’ and with foundry mark ‘Aktien Gesellschell / vorm Gladenbeck u Sohn’.

H: 14 3/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

686

687

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 688 Two Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ porcelain platters Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, shape no. 20 3157, standard printed and painted factory marks. (2).

L: 14 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 689 Set of fourteen Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ porcelain bread & butter plates Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, shape no. 20 3552, standard printed and painted factory marks. (14).

Diam: 5 10/16 in. provenance: Property of a Main Line Collector. $3,000-5,000

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690 Set of fourteen Royal Danica ‘Flora Danica’ porcelain salad plates Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, shape no. 20 3537, standard printed and painted factory marks. (14).

Diam: 7 9/16 in. provenance: Property of a Main Line Collector $5,000-7,000

691 Set of fourteen Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ porcelain soup plates Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, shape no. 20 3545, standard printed and painted factory marks. (14).

Diam: 9 10/16 in. provenance: Property of a Main Line collector $7,000-10,000 690

691

692 Set of fourteen Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ teacups & saucers Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, standard printed and painted factory marks. (14).

H: 3 in. provenance: Property of a Main Line Collector $7,000-10,000

693 Set of fourteen Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ porcelain dinner plates Each finely painted with botanical specimens, identified in Latin on the reverse, with gilt enhanced borders, shape no. 20 3549, standard printed and painted factory marks. (14).

Diam: 10 in. provenance: Property of a Main Line collector $7,000-10,000

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692

693

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694 French spelter figural lamp early 20th century Modeled as a conquistador with three foliate branching arms.

H: 23 1/2 in. overall provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $500-700 695 French gilt bronze and marble table clock The barrel case surmounted with a pair of lovebirds over a white enamel Arabic numeral dial, flanked by berry finials on a white marble base raised on bun feet.

H: 6 1/4 in. $300-500

697

696 Onyx and gilt bronze mounted desk clock retailed by bailey, banks & biddle The square green onyx case with a curved pediment surmounted by a loop handle, the Roman numeral brass dial in a gilt metal bezel and with ribbon tied spandrels, raised on gilt metal bun feet.

H: 6 1/2 in. $400-600 697 Meissen ‘Yellow Dragon’ pattern porcelain coffee service 20th century Comprising a coffeepot, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, eight cups and saucers and eight dessert plates, blue crossed swords marks.

(28).

Coffeepot H: 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

698 Group of Meissen ‘Dragon’ pattern porcelain tablewares Comprising 12 dinner plates of various color, a ‘Red Dragon’ covered tureen, a ‘Green Dragon’ vase, and a small ‘Yellow Dragon’ baluster vase. (6).

Tureen H: 7, W: 13 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 699 Set of ten Meissen porcelain dessert plates 20th century Each centrally painted with various fruits and insects, with a wavy gilt rim, underglaze blue crossed swords marks. (10) Diam: 8 3/8 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $600-800 700 Meissen porcelain chocolate jug late 19th/ early 20th century The cobalt tapered cylindrical body with a circular reserve painted with a detail of ‘La Chocolatier’ after Chardin, with gilt highlights, blue underglazed crossed swords mark.

H: 7 in. $1,000-1,500

700A Giuseppe Renda (Italian, 1859-1939) boy with ball Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as the smiling nude figure of a boy holding a a ball, signed G. Renda, Napoli with Art Lagana foundry seal.

H: 22 in. provenance: The Estates of James A. & Dorothy C. Vaughn, Seal Island, Georgia $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 701 After Thomas Francois Cartier (French 1879-1943) german shepherds Bronze, gold brown patina, one dog modeled standing the other lying down, mounted on a rectangular white marble plinth base signed ‘Th. Cartier’.

Overall H: 14, L: 22 in. $800-1,200 701

702 Continental bronze figure of a German Shepherd early 20th century Light brown patina, modeled standing and alert, mounted on a rough carved stone base, unmarked.

H: 20 1/2, L: 24 in. $800-1,200

702

703 Continental silver and enamel box birmingham 1901, and import marks The circular silver box with a domed lid enameled with a profile portrait of an Art Nouveau beauty with roses in her hair and holding one to her nose, against a red guilloche enamel ground, makers mark HL. Diam: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. $600-800

703

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 704 French ivory and silver gilt etui 19th century The shaped oval case containing a needle case, scissors, thimble, bodkin and stiletto, the thimble monogrammed ‘JM’.

L: 4 1/8 in. overall $300-500 705 Cloisonne and micromosaic mounted chamberstick late 19th century The trefoil shaped tray with an urn form candle nozzle and long handle with foliate cloisonne, inset with a micromosaic of St. Peter’s Square.

H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $400-600

705

706 Pair of Meissen porcelain cobalt ground ‘Limoges Enamel’ style vases late 19th century Of baluster form with figural handles, each decorated with a putto at play, with gilt details, underglaze blue crossed swords marks and incised K47.

H: 5 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800

706

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707A

707A, interior detail 707

707 French silver and enamel snuffbox 19th century The rectangular hinged lid with an oval reserve painted with a scene of lovers’ games in a landscape, against a cobalt enamel ground marked at the corners with silver floral sprays, with a gilt wash interior.

L: 3 1/8 in. $2,000-3,000

707A Austrian miniature mandolin form enamel clock 19th century Enameled throughout with classical figures, masks, and floral garlands, the neck with articulated pegs and strings, the back opening to reveal a white enameled face with Arabic numerals and gilt verge movement, signed ‘Lep B a Wien’.

L: 2 7/8 in. $2,000-3,000

708 Jeweled gold & enamel royal presentation snuff box carl martin weishaupt & sons, hanau, circa 1850 Of bombe serpentine outline, the cover centered by a diamond set monogram beneath a coronet and encircled by gold flowerheads, the sides and underside with chased floral motifs and opening to a rose gilt interior, stamped 1997 and incised no. 3618 to the rim.

H: 1 1/2, L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: From a private Kentucky collection $4,000-6,000

709 Fine Austrian silver gilt, enamel and rock crystal compote hermann boehm, circa 1880 The rim with an enameled continuous scene of classical figures to the interior and exterior, above a foliate carved rock crystal bowl supported by the figure of a swan feeding its cygnets in a silver-gilt nest, raised on a carved rock crystal ring above a flared foot enameled with a continuous classical scene.

H: 7 3/4 in. $20,000-25,000

710

710 Cartier onyx, gold, diamond and enamel card case 20th century The rectangular white onyx case with a diamond set monogram ‘MKA’, the gold and green enameled edge set with three emerald cabochon thumbpieces; the interior fitted with a hinged gold card clasp to one side, a hinged mirror and secondary compartment to the other, in a fitted red leather Cartier case.

L: 3 3/8 in. $5,000-7,000

710A Czech violin juzek workshop, prague, circa 1930 Paper label to interior, ‘John Juzek/ Violinmaker in Prague’, two piece back, with case.

Back L: 14 1/8 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200

710B Three violin bows various makers, 20th century The first example with a octagonal stick stamped ‘Robert H. Hoyer’ on the butt, 49.5 grams, no hair; another octagonal example stamped ‘Weidlich’ on the butt, 54 grams, partial hair; and an unmarked example with a round shaft, 48.4 grams, no hair. (3). provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200

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711 Three Russian porcelain bird-form boxes 19th century Comprising a pair of Kuznetsov doves, blue printed marks, and a duck, unmarked, all with sponged decoration. (3).

L: 7 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $300-500

712 Four Russian Kuznetsov porcelain ram-form boxes late 19th century Each modeled as a recumbent ram with black sponged paint and gilt details to the horns, printed blue mark. (4).

L: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of William F. Heefner, Bucks County, PA $500-700

713 Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator 19th century In a silvered metal oklad.

H: 8 3/4, W: 7 in $700-1,000

714 Russian icon, Our Lady of Smolenskaya 18th century Depicting the Virgin holding Christ in her left arm, flanked by two smaller figures of saints.

H: 14, W: 12 in. $500-700

715 Russian icon pokrov mother of god, 19th century The upper section depicting Mary standing beneath an image of Christ, flanked by angels and accompanied by a group of saints, she holds a veil draped across her arms; the lower section centered by St. Romanus the Melodist and St. Andrew the Fool-for-Christ speaking to his disciple Epiphanius.

H: 17 1/4, W: 14 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

716 Set of twelve Russian silver tablespoons ivan gubkin, moscow, 1842 With shell and scroll cast handles, monogram ‘G.E.’, the reverse with a heraldic shield, assay master Andrei Kovalsky. (12).

L: 7 1/8 in. 21 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $250-350

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 717 Russian cut glass and silver mounted flask 20th century The faceted cut glass bottle with a locking silver cap mounted with an 18th century silver ruble depicting Catherine the Great, and a removable silver cup with a gilt wash interior, stamped 84 standard, in a fitted leather case bearing Moscow retailer’s stamp.

L: 5 in. $500-700

718 Russian silver and onyx desk accessory early 20th century The rectangular hinged silver panel engraved with stylized flowers and geometric motifs, stamped 84 standard and mounted to a green onyx base.

L: 9 in. $700-1,000 718A Russian silver cigarette case early 20th century The rectangular case with an embossed allegorical image of a young girl reading, with a green glass cabochon thumbpiece, stamped 84 and 875.

H: 4 3/8, 3 1/8 in. $400-600

717 719 Three Russian silver vodka cups late 19th century, various makers Various sizes, all with engraved decoration. (3).

Largest H: 3 1/8, smallest H: 2 1/4 in. $400-600 720 Group of four Russian niello silver table articles moscow, late 19th century, various makers Comprising three vodka cups of varying size with engraved decoration, one silver gilt; and a silver gilt and niello circular salt. (4).

Largest cup H: 3 in. 6 oz. $600-900

718A

720

721 Russian silver and niello cigarette case moscow, circa 1880 Rectangular, the cover with a lobed reserve depicting a view of the Kremlin, the reverse with an allover foliate design centered by a monogram, maker's mark 'HaC'.

L: 4 1/8 in. $400-600 721

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 722 Russian silver and silver gilt cigarette case 20th century The rectangular case applied with a double headed imperial eagle, the gilt wash interior stamped 84 standard, maker’s mark indistinct.

L: 3 1/8 in. $400-600

723 Russian niello and silver cigarette case late 19th/ early 20th century The rectangular cover with a lozenge shaped reserve depicting a scene of a horse pulling a driver and cart, with foliate scrolls to the corners, the reverse with an allover design of scrolling vines with a central raised medallion.

L: 3 7/8 in. $600-800

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724 Russian silver torah pointer mid 19th century Typical form mounted with a turquoise cabochon, stamped 84 standard and with assay master mark AK and dated 1844, maker’s mark in Cyrillic; together with two modern sterling silver and silver gilt kiddush cups. (3).

Pointer L: 10 1/2 in. $700-1,000

725 Group of Russian silver vodka cups late 19th century, various makers Comprising a pair of circular footed examples, a cylindrical example raised on ball feet, and two other examples, all with engraved designs.

(5).

Tallest H: 2 3/4 in. 5.7 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $300-500

726 Three Russian silver table articles late 19th century Comprising a cup with an angled handle engraved with sea horses and foliate sprays, and a pair of circular salts with a silver gilt interiors and floral bands. (3).

Cup H: 3 1/4, salt diam: 2 3/4 in. 5.2 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $250-350

727 Group of Russian silver tablewares late 19th century, various makers Comprising a crescent shaped ice cream or aspic knife with a silver gilt blade; five tablespoons with fiddle handles, two with maker’s mark L. Shenker dated 1889; two possibly N. D. Yanichkin dated 1887; and a single example maker’s mark EKK dated 1875. (6).

Server L: 8 1/2; spoon L: 8 3/8 in. 16 oz. total weight provenance: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman $400-600

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728 Russian silver and niello crucifix moscow, 1852, maker’s mark ‘a.k.’

The cross with trefoil ends depicting God the Father, Mary, and St. John flanking Christ on the cross.

H: 10 in. $2,500-3,500

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730

729 Russian silver and niello belt late 19th century Each link segment with niello foliate motifs and raised silver bead, stamped 84 standard, maker’s mark ‘AH’.

L: 25 3/4 in. 9.7 oz. $800-1,200 730 Russian silver and niello miniature scimitar late 19th century The scabbard and hilt with an allover niello scrolling foliate design, with a hanging chain and clasp inscribed in niello with a Cyrillic monogram, marked 84 standard, makers mark ‘OA’ in Cyrillic.

L: 7 1/2 in. 1.4 oz. $400-600

728

731 Russian silver figure of a collie early 20th century Depicted seated, with faceted jewel eyes, mounted on a red marble base, stamped 84 standard with pseudo Faberge marks.

Figure H: 2 1/4 in. $400-600

731 732

732 Russian silver figure of a bear early 20th century Depicted lying down with a fish across its paw, stamped 84 standard, mounted on a rock crystal base.

Figure L: 3 1/2, overall L: 4 3/4 in. $1,200-1,800

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733 Robert Bach (Russian, b. 1859) ice skater Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a fashionably dressed young lady, her hands in a muff, balanced on her ice skate blade, signed R. Bach. to the blade and with Woeffler foundry signature to the reverse, mounted on a thick rock crystal base.

Figure H: 17 in. Overall H: 19 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line Collector $3,000-5,000

733

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 734 Three Russian gold placecard holders 20th century Each cast as a pair of griffins, stamped 84 standard with pseudo Faberge mark, mounted on a rectangular pink marble base, in a fitted leather case. (3).

H: 2, W: 2 1/4 in. $800-1,200

735 Russian spinach jade and diamond mounted frame 20th century The rectangular frame mounted at the corners with silver and amethyst ‘flowers’, the central oval picture window encircled with a band of diamonds, the reverse with an ivory panel mounted with a scrolling gilt metal hinged support, stamped 84 standard with pseudo Faberge and maker’s marks for August Holming, in a fitted red leather case.

H: 3 1/8 $1,000-1,500

736 Russian gold and diamond vesta case 20th century The gold case mounted with a double-headed imperial eagle set with diamonds and centered by a cabochon blue sapphire, with a match strike to the base, pseudo Faberge marks, maker’s mark AT; in a fitted blue leather case.

L: 2 3/8 in. $1,000-1,500

737 Small Russian enamel scent bottle early 20th century Enameled in stylized scrolling foliate motifs with turquoise ‘jewels, with hanging chain and circular clasp, stamped 84 standard, maker’s mark AA. H: 2 in. $300-500

735

737 736

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738 Russian silver, silver gilt and enamel egg marks for pavel ovchinnikov With foliate enamel panels and applied silver depictions of St. Basil’s and Christ the Saviour’s Cathedral, bearing the initials ‘X.B.’ for Christ Resurrected; stamped 84 standard; on a tripod stand.

L: 4, Diam: 2 7/8 in. $2,500-3,500

739 Russian silver, silver gilt and enamel egg marks for ivan khlebnikov With two reserve panels depicting swans against a stylized foliate field, surmounted by a red glass cabochon ‘jewel’, stamped 84 standard; on a tripod stand.

H: 3 1/2, Diam: 2 3/8 in. $1,500-2,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 740 Russian enamel and silver pill box late 19th/ early 20th century The circular box with a hinged lid centered by an enameled floral roundel encircled by floral vines, the body with turquoise ‘bead’ bands and floral and foliate motifs, maker’s mark ‘RK’ in Cyrillic.

Diam: 2 1/8 in. $700-1,000

741 Russian silver and enamel beaker & underplate marks for faberge The tapered octagonal beaker enameled with floral panels against a blue ground beneath an aubergine band, the octagonal underplate similarly decorated, the beaker marked in Cyrillic ‘KF’ and stamped with the Imperial warrant and K. Faberge, also in Cyrillic; the underplate unmarked. (2).

Beaker H: 3 1/2, plate W: 4 3/4 $2,500-3,500

742 Russian silver and enamel goblet marks for faberge The cup set with three ‘ruby’ cabochons and with stylized floral enamel, on a shaped stem and domed circular foot, the footrim stamped 84 standard and with maker’s mark ‘KF’ in Cyrillic, the foot underside stamped 6923.

H: 5 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

742

743 741

740

743 Russian silver and enamel kovsh marks for faberge In the Old Russian style, in bright green, blue and white enamels, with stylized flowers and geometric devices, stamped 84 standard and Imperial marks over K. Faberge in Cyrillic.

L: 9 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

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744 Unusual carved ‘skeleton’ rocking chair possibly russian The chair frame carved in full relief as a seated human skeleton with a drop in cushion seat, on the extended rockers applied with carved fantastical beasts. note: Armchairs of this type were known to have been produced in 19th century Russia although the present lot’s configuration as a rocking chair is more unusual and appears not to be an alteration of the original form.

See Christopher Payne’s ‘19th Century European Furniture’, p. 484, pl. 1423 for a similar armchair example.

H: 53 1/2, W: 23 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 745 Russian bronze Bronze, reddish brown patina, modeled as a boy riding a horse pulling a cart carrying three farm girls, signed in Cyrillic to the base, mounted to a verde antico oval marble base.

H: 12, L: 23 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000

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746 Russian Empire mahogany and brass mounted cylinder desk 19th century The associated stepped superstructure set to angles with vase finials, above an architectural cabinet with letter dividers, flanked by two drawers, the cylinder reveals a central door opening to a pigeon hole over two side by side drawers, flanked by 10 drawers on either side, over a chest consisting of three full size drawers on tapered block feet. note: The Russian cylinder desk demonstrates the Russian Jacob style of the of the late 18th and early 19th century. This piece is largely based upon the finely figured mahogany veneers decorated with brass straps and rosettes. The Russian Jacob style is defined as having clear geometrical lines and is often inspired by architectural styles which is evident in the stepped superstructure on the present lot.

(A. Cheniviere, Russian Furniture, The Golden Age 1780-1840, New York, 1988, pp. 110, 123).

H: 58 1/4, W: 42, D: 21 in. $10,000-15,000

226 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09 749 Rudolph Kaesbach (German, 1873-1955) the athlete Bronze, black-brown patina, modeled as a nude male figure lifting a weight, inscribe ‘R. Kaesbach’ and raised on a rectangular marble base.

H: 12 3/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $600-800

748

747 Mirrored low table 20th century The rectangular top above a shaped apron raised on square legs; the whole clad in mirror panes.

H: 18 1/2, W: 40, D: 21 in. $600-800

748 Beni Ferenczy (Hungarian, 1890-1967) standing figure Bronze, medium brown patina, modeled as a nude male figure resting on one leg, the base inscribed ‘FB’.

H: 25 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200

750

750 KPM porcelain plaque girl with a fan Depicting a young lady descending a stair holding a basket of flowers and shielding her head with a fan, signed G.H. Bishop, impressed KPM scepter and incised marks to reverse, framed.

12 3/4 x 6 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000

227 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09

751 751 E. Hamburger (German, early 20th century) balanced Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a classical figure balancing a rouge marble ball on his arm, raised on a stepped rectangular red marble base.

H: 19 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $700-1,000

752 German bronze figure 20th century Dark brown patina, modeled as a semi clad man balancing a ball on his right arm, signed indistinctly to the base.

H: 16 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

753 Otto Schmidt-Hofer (German, 1873-1925) ball balancer Bronze, dark brown patina, modeled as a standing nude balancing an onyx ball on her arm, raised on a black variegated rectangular marble base.

H: 18 1/4 in. (overall) provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $500-700

753

753A Three Continental bronze figures of acrobats early 20th century All modeled as semi--nude men balancing balls on their arms, the first German example signed 'V(ictor) Bugler' with foundry seal; the second German example signed (Ernst) 'Beck'; the third French example signed (Alfred) 'Moret' with foundry seal; together with a spelter figure of a similar subject. (4).

Tallest H: 8 1/8 in. provenance: Property of a private collector, Miami Beach FL $800-1,200

228 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09

754 Group of carved cowrie shells Three carved with the Lord’s prayer and three with souvenir mottos; together with two uncarved cowrie shells. (8).

Largest L: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

755 Collection of shell specimens and table cabinet The walnut case with six long drawers containing a large quantity of shell specimens, some identified and labeled; together with a quantity of loose small shell specimens. provenance: From the collection of Dr. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

755

756 Collection of large shell specimens Large collection, some identified and labeled, including abalone, conch, cowrie, scallop, and other exotic species; together with a hinged display case. provenance: From the collection of Dr. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $400-600 756

757 Collection of natural specimens Including starfish, fossils, coral specimens, avian beak, fossilized shark teeth, geodes and mineral specimens; together with a hinged display case. provenance: From the collection of Dr. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500 757

229 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09

758 Group of engraved prints of shells various french and english printers, 18th & 19th century Some hand-coloured, comprising 10 framed and a quantity loose. provenance: From the collection of Dr. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA $300-500

758

759 Petrified wood table top and base The circular top composed of various petrified tree sections supported on a solid petrified tree trunk base.

Diam: 39, H: 40 in. $2,500-3,500

230 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09 760 Patinated bronze and glass ‘mermaid’ low table The figure modeled reclining on a rock with her tail extended before her and supporting an oval glass table top.

H: 38, L: 26 in. $3,000-5,000

760

760A Two Meissen porcelain flowerencrusted stands late 19th/ early 20th century The larger example of rectangular form with scroll edges and decorated with floral sprays and insects, the front panel centered by a floral cartouche, the corners with flower-encrusted scrolling legs, incised No. 572; the smaller example of shaped oval form and similarly decorated, incised M.141; underglaze blue crossed swords marks. (2).

Larger L: 13 1/2 in; smaller L: 8 in. provenance: Estate of Joan R. Herschede, Cincinnati, Ohio $500-700

761 Pair of large mirrored obelisks Each with mirror panel sides etched with scrolling trails, raised on silvered paw feet. (2).

H: 72 in. $2,000-3,000

761

762 French provincial fruitwood dressing table and chair The shaped hinged top opening to reveal a mirror flanked by two compartments over a slide drawer and three side by side drawers over cabriole legs.

Table H: 28, W: 29, D: 18 in. $1,000-1,500 763 Eleven Dresden porcelain plates 19th century Cobalt ground with gilt decoration, central reserves painted to show Dutch peasant scenes.

Diam: 7 1/4 in. $400-600

231 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09

764 Emile Galle faience part dinner service late 19th century Comprising 10 reticulated dinner plates, a pair of shell-form serving dishes, and a pair of square serving dishes, each painted with a different botanical subject, insects and text., blue Galle Nancy St. Cl. marks. (14).

Plate Diam: 9 1/4 in. $1,500-2,500 765 Group of five small German porcelain plaques late 19th/ early 20th century All oval, comprising two beauties in 18th century dress, a young lady with clasped hands, and a pair of cherubs after Raphael, all in gilt metal frames. (5).

Tallest H: 3 1/8 in. provenance: Property of a Bucks County collector $600-900

765A Pair of Jacob Petit porcelain figural scent bottles late 19th century Modeled as a Turk and companion, with polychrome decoration and gilt details, underglaze blue marks, stoppers lacking. (2).

H: 11 1/4 in. provenance: Estate of Joan R. Herschede, Cincinnati, Ohio $1,200-1,800

767 Desire Christian cameo vase meisenthal, early 20th century Short tapered cylinder with a swollen waist, wheel cut overlay glass depicting flowers in aubergine and maroon with a yellow interior, etched ‘D. Christian Mesenthal Loth’ on underside.

H: 4 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500

766 Goldscheider ceramic bust, ‘Jeunesse’ early 20th century Modeled as a young beauty, a floral wreath adorning her upswept braided hair, tulips issuing from the shaped base, titled ‘Jeunesse’ on the yoke of her dress, with applied factory mark, signed ‘Coccarelli’, and inscribed 1856 263 5.

H: 20 in. $400-600

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764

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 768 Daum Nancy silver mounted cameo glass vase thistle The squared body etched with a thistle and powder gilding, with a French hallmarked silver thistle leaf cast mount to the mouth, etched signature ‘Daum Nancy’ and cross of Lorraine to underside.

H: 5 in. $600-800

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769

769 D’Argental cameo glass vase 20th century Of bulbous form decorated with a continuous seascape of ships on a calm sea with a rocky foreground, signed D’Argental.

H: 3 3/4 in. $600-800

770

770 Daum Nancy cameo glass vase 20th century Of baluster form, decorated with leaves and branches in orange and brown on a pale yellow to orange background, signed Daum Nancy France.

H: 10 in. $2,000-3,000

233 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09

771 Muller Freres cameo glass vase 20th century Of trumpet form, decorated with orange peonies on a pale yellow ground, marked Muller Freres, Luneville.

H: 5 1/2; Diam: 7 in. $1,000-1,500

772 Continental ‘Deux Figurines’ molded glass clock mid 20th century In the style of Rene Lalique, the arched glass surround depicting a pair of classically draped ladies holding a floral wreath enclosing a clock face, with an electrified illuminated base.

H: 15 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

771

773 Almeric Walter pate de verre ashtray early 20th century The molded orange to yellow tray with two salamanders on the rim, one green, the other red, molded ‘A. Walter/ Nancy’ signature.

Diam: 4 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500

773 772

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09

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774

774 Tiffany Studios favrile glass floriform vase early 20th century The tapered body over a spreading foot, signed ‘L.C. Tiffany - Favrile’ no.

4621E. H: 11 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

775 Tiffany Studios favrile glass centerpiece & frog early 20th century The base with lilypad decoration, both signed ‘L.C. Tiffany - Favrile’ and no. 7429L. Diam: 10 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

235 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09 776 Tiffany intaglio favrile glass bowl early 20th century The low bowl in gold iridescent glass with paneled sides and a flared mouth engraved on the interior with trailing vines, signed ‘L.C. Tiffany/ Favrile/ 1216’.

Diam: 7 in. $800-1,200

777 Loetz style iridescent glass vase early 20th century Globular form with a wavy mouth and oil-spot decoration, unmarked.

H: 4 1/2, Diam: 5 3/4 in. $500-700

776

777

778 Steuben Aurene glass footed low bowl early 20th century Circular with an incurved rim, raised on three short feet, shape no. 2586, bearing Steuben paper label and inscribed Aurene and 9886.

Diam: 14 1/4 in $1,000-1,500

779 Michael C. Fina sterling silver low bowl 20th century Of shaped oval form with a wide pierced rim of putti, scrolls and foliate decoration, the underside marked ‘925/1000’, ‘sterling’ ‘By Fina’.

L: 13 3/4 in. 16 oz $200-300

780 Mexican silver tray The rectangular tray with opposing open handles and a scroll and rose blossom cast border, stamped ‘Alpaca’.

L: 26 1/2, W: 15 1/2 in. 79 oz. $1,000-1,500

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 781 Mexican sterling silver free-form bowl c. zurita, 20th century Of shaped form with maker’s mark of an artist’s palette and face, stamped ‘sterling’ and ‘925’.

L: 15 1/2 in. 29 oz. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Estate $300-500

782

782 Seven piece Mexican sterling silver tea & coffee service conquistador, 20th century Of plain urn form, comprising a coffeepot, teapot, hot water kettleon-stand, creamer, covered sugar bowl, waste bowl and a two handle oval tray, stamped ‘Conquistador/ Sterling/ Mexico 950/1000’. (7).

Kettle-on-stand H: 13 1/2 in. 240 oz. weighable silver provenance: Private Trust $2,000-3,000

237 free≤an’s fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts

01/29/09 & 01/30/09 783 Set of twelve Mexican sterling silver cordial cups juvento lopez reyes, mid 20th century Of plain form, each stamped ‘sterling 925’ and one stamped with the maker’s mark; together with a C.Zurita silver teacup and saucer.

(13).

H: 3 1/2 in. 29. 5 oz. provenance: Private Trust $250-350

784 Set of twelve Mexican sterling silver side plates juvento lopez reyes, mid 20th century Each plate with a cast foliate rim, the underside stamped with maker’s mark, ‘sterling’ and ‘925’. (12).

Diam: 7 in. 91 oz provenance: Private Trust $700-1,000

785 Mexican sterling silver two handled serving tray gonzalo moreno, 20th century Of rectangular form with a cast rim of foliage and C-scrolls, marked ‘925 sterling’ and ‘Gonzalo Moreno’.

L: 25 1/2, W: 15 1/2 in. 85 oz. provenance: Private Trust $600-800

786 Twelve sterling silver Mexican water goblets juvento lopez reyes, 20th century Each of plain form with a turned stem and raised on a circular foot.

(12).

H: 7 in. 99 oz provenance: Private Trust $600-800

787 Five piece Mexican silver tea & coffee service torres vega, mid-20th century Comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, hot water kettle on stand, covered sugar bowl and two handled tray, each of baluster form with C-scroll decorated rims raised on pierced foliate cast feet, marked ‘925’ and ‘A Torres Vega’. (5).

Hot water kettle H: 13 1/4 in. 261 oz total weight provenance: Private Trust $1,200-1,800

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01/29/09 & 01/30/09 788 Mexican sterling silver water pitcher 20th century Of baluster form with a foliate cast rim and scrolled handle raised on a circular foot, the underside with maker’s marks ‘AGV’ and ‘sterling’.

H: 11 1/4 in. 32.1 oz. provenance: Private Trust $400-600

789 Mexican silver low bowl 20th century Maker’s mark rubbed, of shaped oval form with a foliate cast rim raised on pierced scroll feet.

L: 30 in. 18.3 oz. provenance: Private Trust $250-350

791 Mexican sterling silver water pitcher Of plain baluster form with a scrolled handle raised on a square foot marked at the corners with scrolls, the underside with maker’s marks ‘AAA” and stamped ‘sterling’.

H: 8 1/4 in. 30.2 oz. $600-800

790 Mexican sterling silver double handled tray 20th century Of plain oval form, stamped sterling.

L: 21 in., 34 oz. $400-600

792 Mexican sterling silver free-form bowl 20th century Of plain oval form, with maker’s mark ‘AAA’ and stamped ‘sterling 925’.

L: 11 in. 16 oz. $300-500

791

788

793 Mexican sterling silver dish 20th century Reniform, stamped ‘AHA Sterling 925 Hencho En Mexico’.

L: 11 1/4 in., 16 oz. $200-300

Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage information successful bidders for the fine english & continental furniture, silver & decorative arts sale will be expected to pick up all property from freeman’s no later than 3 pm on friday, february 13th 2009.

Shippers who have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past, include but are not limited to: Aiston Fine Art: Tel: 212.715.0629 Fax: 212.838.6982 email: mark@aistonart.com Packaging Store: Tel: 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941 email: hrpa112@aol.com UPS: Tel: 215.629.4990 store4242@theupsstore.com A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Tel: 215.491.0346 email: mastroccomovers@snip.net Navis Pack & Ship Tel: 610.534.0750 email: rebecca.michaelson@gonavis.com

Property not picked up from Freeman’s within ten business days of the auction will be transferred to a storage facility as noted in our terms and conditions.

There will be packing, transport, storage and release charges. For the convenience of the successful bidder, all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to the storage facility together.

Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Freeman’s prior to the release of property.

Please contact Freeman’s at 215-563-9275 ext. 3008 with shipping related queries.

Terms & Conditions all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property.

Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”.

Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including

Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of .1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees.

Payment is a precondition to removal.

Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale.

In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain

instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000.

14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s.

Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor's and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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