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Jonathan Soroff says...

When Chris Barber explained to me that he was organizing a series of “gentleman’s auctions” and asked if I’d like to curate one, there was absolutely no hesitation in saying “yes.” I love auctions.

Not only are they the closest you can come to obtaining true market value, but their inherent drama and the interactive competitiveness lend them drama and excitement. Chris and I met for lunch to discuss the types of objects I envisioned for “my” auction, and I explained that anything to do with travel, games, drinking, men’s fashion and antiquities/artifacts were the sorts of things I am drawn to and actually collect myself.

Next came the fun part: a visit to Skinner’s warehouse in Marlborough, where I spent a fantasy afternoon “shopping” — i.e., picking out the items from among the hundreds of objects that have been consigned to Skinner for sale.

The whole experience has been delightful, and I truly want every single thing in this collection.

3002 Large Cigar Humidor, Nat Sherman, New York, 20th century, the exotic wood veneered box opens to four removable trays, marked on the inside of the lid, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 19, dp. 12 in.

Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from Davidoff of Geneva in New York. $150-250 3003 Pair of Modern Faux Calamander Veneer Armchairs, rectilinear design, (veneer losses and imperfections), ht.

40 1/2, seat ht. 18 1/2 in. $600-800 3004 Victorian Sterling Silver Table Lighter, London, 1898-99, worn maker’s mark “WF_,” in the form of an early anarchist’s bomb or grenade, the circular lighter with engraved monogram and flame finial, ht. 4 in. $200-250 3005 Group of Smoking Items, including lighters by Dunhill, Caran d’Ache, and S.T. Dupont; three cigar cutters, and a folding Asprey knife. $200-300 3006 Group of Sterling Silver Gentlemen’s Items, including a Napier matchbox holder, Baldwin & Miller ashtray with miniature golf club, and a monogrammed Blackinton flask, approx. 5.7 troy oz. total. $100-150 3007 Mounted Boar’s Tusk Cigar Cutter, late 19th century, marked “M.W. & Co. Ltd.,” lg. 8 3/4 in. $200-400

3008 Cast Metal Dog Head Cigar Cutter, early 20th century, lg. 6 1/2 in. $50-75 3009 Carved Sperm Whale Tooth Sterling Silver-mounted Match Safe and Cigarette Box, England, late 19th century, hinged cover opens to a divided interior with lidded match safe, hinge with sterling marks, lg. 8 in. $100-200 3010 Large Polychrome and Scrimshawdecorated Sperm Whale Lower Jawbone, Michael Vienneau, Nantucket, 1997, allover decoration on one side depicting a town, harbor, surroundings, and ocean beyond, and a family waving farewell from their rooftop, lg. 38 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 3011 Brass-mounted Burl Veneer Letter Box, late 19th century, hinged doors open to a stepped, compartmented interior with pen tray, (imperfections), ht. 12 1/2, wd. 13, dp. 10 1/2 in. $100-150 3012 Burl Veneer Letter Box, early 20th century, hinged doors open to a stepped, compartmented interior with pen tray and paper calendar cards for month, day, and year, (imperfections), ht. 14, wd. 16, dp 12 in. $100-150 3013 Modern Tufted Leather-upholstered Swiveling Desk Chair, with turned and carved embellishments, adjustable seat. $400-600 3014 The Boston Directory; Containing Names of the Inhabitants, their Occupations, Places of Business and Dwelling Houses. Boston: Published by E. Cotton, No. 47 Marlborough Street, Printed by James Loring, 1816. 12mo, iv, [5]-[250], [1], with single leaf of publisher’s ads after text, bound in original half leather and marbled paper boards with original publisher’s label printed on paper and pasted to front board, (binding worn), 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. $100-150

3015 Set of Desk Books, by Asprey, 166 Bond Street, London, 20th century, Atlas, Gazetteer, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and others. $100-150 3016 Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell, late 19th century, marked “L. JOERNING,” the inkwell designed as a Corinthian portico topped by a balustrade, and a seated figure on the steps at front, ht.

9 1/2, wd. 11, dp. 5 1/2 in. $500-700 3017 Brass Diving Helmet-form Inkwell, early 20th century, the top of the helmet hinged, mounted on a oak base with brass rope detail and ball feet, (missing a screwed-on element at back), ht. 6 1/2 in. $100-200 3018 Silvered Dog-form Pen Tray, possibly Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, reminiscent of German “Black Forest” carvings, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 6 3/4 in. $100-150 3019 Four Writing Utensils, early 20th century, including a Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pen in its original case, an Otono fountain pen/pencil combination in an Asprey, London, case, and a fountain pen and pencil set in a slip case, lg. 5 1/4, 5 3/4, set lg. to 4 1/2 in. $75-100

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3001 Cartier Humidor in Burl Vavona Figured Wood and “Platinum” Finish, late 20th century, the domed box with adjustable fitted interior, hygrometer dial, and sponge compartment, marked “CARTIER” on the escutcheon, numbered 382/1000 on the lock and 382/500 on an accompanying card, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 13, dp. 8 3/4 in. $800-1,200

3020 Chelsea Ship’s Bell Clock and Barometer Set, 20th century, with 4-in. silver-tone arabic numeral dials each marked “Chelsea,” eight-day time and strike movement, in screwbezel brass cases set into mahogany brackets, overall dia. 5 1/2, ht. with bracket 7 in. $400-600 3021 Chelsea Wall Clock, Boston, with 3-in. silver-tone arabic numeral dial marked “Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A.,” eight-day time-only movement, in a screw-bezel chromed case, dia. 4 1/2 in. $150-250

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3022 Asprey Compensated Pocket Barometer and Altimeter, London, late 19th century, in a blue hinged shagreen case, silvered dial marked with the maker’s name, case ht. 1 1/4, dial dia. 2 1/4 in. $75-150 3023 Two Boxed Cartier Travel Clocks, late 20th century, a “quadrant border” folding travel clock, the other octagonal, both marked “Cartier/ PARIS,” in original boxes. $200-400

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3024 Rand McNally 9-inch Celestial Globe, mid-20th century, the blue paper-covered globe on a plastic Art Deco-style base, (minor crack to base, paper with minor damage), overall ht.

11 1/2 in. $200-300

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3025 Yngve Edward Soderberg (American, 1896-1971) Night Watch. Signed, inscribed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge, label with title on the reverse. Etching on paper, 12 x 8 3/4 in. (image), matted and framed.

Condition: Not examined out of frame. $150-250 3026 Set of Twelve Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cabinet Plates with Handpainted Yachting Scenes, England, first half 20th century, each plate with a distinct scene, the ship(s) identified on the reverse of each plate, most signed “WEJ DEAN,” all marked and stamped by the maker, dia. 9 3/4 in. $300-500 3027 Two Pins Related to Zeppelin Flights, second quarter 20th century, one brass with red enameled border with city names surrounding the image of a zeppelin and the globe marked “FLL” on the reverse, the other similarly designed, decorated in white, blue, and green enamel and marked “E.SCHMIDT/LEIPZIG” on the reverse, dia. 1 3/4, 1 in., respectively. $50-100

3028 Boxed Aviation-related Medals, Wittnauer Mint, mid-20th century, including the “China Clipper” and “The Macon and Akron” medals, cast in sterling silver, dia. 1 5/8 in. $100-150 3029 Two Sterling Silver PT Boat Pins, mid-20th century, in original box with applied label inside, pin lg. 2 1/2 in. $50-75 3030 Wayne Davis (American, 1904-1988) Two Airplane Etchings. One titled along the lower edge “Jimmy Doolittle’s “Bee Bee Wasp” and signed “Wayne Davis” in pencil, the other titled indistinctly l.l. and signed l.r. Plate sizes 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., framed and matted. Condition: Even toning to both, not examined out of frame. $200-400 3031 Four Flasks and Two Bullet-form Shot Glass Containers, early to mid20th century, a silvered flask engraved with a map of India, another pewter example engraved for C.L. Caldwell of the Gordon Highlanders (a line infantry regiment of the English Army), a silver-plated flask engraved for Wm. S. Kreps, and the last inscribed “Lusitania February 1912,” the smaller of the bullet-form containers inscribed “Take a Shot,” ht. to 7 1/2 in. $100-150 3032 Six Military Flasks, early 20th century, various styles, all at least half-wrapped in either leather or alligator skin, some identified, including one engraved for “COL. T.H. GOOD” and one for “J.B. Griffith,” one with relation to the HMS Minotaur, one monogrammed and lettered “US ARMY,” and one with a reference to Princess Charlotte of Wales, ht. to 6 3/4 in. $100-150 3033 Two Items from the American Baseball Club of Philadelphia, early 20th century, each monogrammed and with an applied enamel pendant featuring two crossed bats, a baseball, and elephant: a silver-plated flask, ht.

9, and an Alpaca silver cigarette case, ht. 3 1/2 in. $200-300

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3034 Six Walking Sticks or Canes, late 19th/early 20th century, including a bird’s-eye maple example inlaid with the name “Fred Reamsma” and “Camp Custer,” two gold-topped presentation canes, one with a silvered tag engraved “From Fairfax Va/ by Dr. Hill,” one with hexagonal knop engraved “Maraku/Moro/Province/ Philippines/May/190,” and one with a “Bruce Barnstormer” figural knop, lg. to 39 1/2 in. $300-500 3035 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2017 release, bottle codes B1705210:157, B1705212:077, 53.5% 2 750ml bottles $600-800 3036 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, 2013 release, bottle code B1322016:024, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $350-450 3037 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Kentucky official bottling, 2012 release, bottle code B1218415:59K, 66.2% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 3038 Parker’s Heritage Collection 24 Years Old 1991 Kentucky official bottling, 2016 release, distilled spring 1991, hang-tag, 50% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 3039 Elijah Craig 18 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, barrel #4300, bottled 12/3/16, hang-tag, 45% 1 750ml bottle $200-300 3040 Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Kentucky official bottling, 2013 release, 61.5% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $200-250

3042 Black Maple Hill Small Batch Kentucky official bottling, black wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 3043 Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Kentucky official bottling, 45% 3 750ml bottles $240-300 3044 Orphan Barrel Lost Prophet 22 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle #17183, 45.05% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 3045 George Dickel Souvenir Bottle Tennessee official bottling, c. 1964, powder horn-shaped bottle to commemorate the reopening of the distillery, leather handle damaged, leather collar missing, 45% 1 4/5 quart bottle $150-200 3046 Michter’s King Tut Pennsylvania official bottling, c. 1978, ceramic decanter, painted gold to emulate King Tut’s sarcophagus, hang-tag, 43% 1 750ml bottle $150-200 3047 Old Grand Dad Bicentennial Decanter Kentucky official bottling, bottled 1976 for the U.S. bicentennial, hang-tag, 43% 1 4/5 quart bottle $150-200

3048 Platte Valley Staright Corn Whiskey 6 Years Old Massachusetts McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, Massachusetts, c. 1971, “aged in the hills,” antique-style whiskey crock, 43% 1 4/5 quart bottle $150-200 3049 “Old Overholt Rye” Advertisement, early 20th century, chromolithograph on canvas, 30 x 19 in., in a giltwood frame. $100-150 3050 The Eagles Autographed Takamine G330 Acoustic Guitar, c. 1996, signed by Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, and Don Henley; with owner’s manual, warranty card, hang-tag, and truss rod wrench.

N.B. Originally auctioned for the benefit of the Walden Woods Project, which was founded by Henley in 1990. $1,500-2,500 3051 Hermès Equestrian Decanter Set, the leather-covered handle joining brass stirrup-form brackets, and two patterned bottles held in place by chromed jump fences, overall ht. 10 3/4 in. $600-1,000 3052 Pair of Leather Upholstered Club Chairs, late 20th century, retailed by Crate & Barrel, (very minor wear), ht. 32 3/4, seat ht. 16 in. $1,000-1,500 3053 Boxed Set of Twelve Steuben Teardrop Wineglasses, 20th century, pattern 7890, each glass signed, in original hinged box from the “Steuben Glass Room” at Shreve, Crump & Low Company, Boston, each glass in its own felt drawstring bag, glass ht. 5 in. $200-400 3054 Pair of Steuben Teardrop Candlesticks, mid-20th century, ht.

9 in., with a handwritten 1964 note gifting them to Mr. Martin Robinson of Manchester, Connecticut, and a 1976 letter signed by Roberta Fisher at Steuben. $100-150

3055 Hand-blown Simon Pearce Decanter and Two Wineglasses, Quechee, Vermont, 21st century, unused, ht. 10 1/4, glass ht. 9 1/2 in. $100-150 3056 Pair of Small Cobalt Blue Giltdecorated Liquor Bottles, early 19th century, with ringed necks and teardrop stoppers, one marked “HOLLANDS,” the other “RUM,” ht. to 8 5/8 in. $300-500 3057 Two Glass Decanters, late 19th/20th century, one red cut to clear, one of cut glass signed indistinctly on the bottom, both with stoppers, ht. 14 1/2, 12 3/4 in. $200-250 3058 Two Georgian Wine Coasters, each with a turned base, one silver, dia. 4 3/4, the other silver-plate, dia. 5 7/8 in. $300-500 3059 Pair of Silver-mounted Papiermâché Wine Coasters, with worn English hallmarks, dia. 5 in. $400-600 3060 English Silver-plated Wine Bottle Coaster, late 19th/early 20th century, maker’s mark “GS,” made for a magnum-size bottle, with reticulated frame and turned wood base, dia. 6 1/4 in. $30-50

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3041 Black Maple Hill Small Batch Kentucky official bottling, black wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400

3061 Heintz Art Metal Sterling on Bronze Coaster Set, early 20th century, the bronze overlaid with silver floral designs, dia. 4 in. $75-125 3062 William Wise & Son Sterling Silver Six-pint Water Pitcher, Brooklyn, New York, c. 1882-1903, together with an oval scalloped Reed & Barton silver plated tray, pitcher ht. 8 1/4 in. $300-500

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3063 Two Pieces of Silver-plated Drinkware, 20th century, a wine cooler, ht. 9 7/8, and a cocktail shaker, ht. 11 1/2 in. $50-75

3072 Carved Handled Bone Mortar and Pestle, late 19th century, worn patina with orange-brown oxidation, mortar wd. 7 1/2, pestle lg. 6 3/4 in. $100-200

3064 Four La Paglia-designed Sterling Silver Cordials, by International Silver Co., in the Jensen style, ht. 3 1/8 in., approx. 5.6 troy oz. total. $200-400

3073 Five Framed Fly-fishing Flies and Design Sketches by Eric Flachbart, 20th century, the flies named “Supervisor,” “Nine-Three,” Grey Ghost,” “Magog Smelt,” and “Mickey Finn,” overall framed dimensions 15 x 21 in. $150-250

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3065 William Kerr Sterling Silver Flask, front engraved with two Scottish terriers and “We’re both Scotch,” ht. 8 1/8 in., approx. 10.8 troy oz. $300-400

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3066 Silver-plated Flagon with Arctic Scene, late 19th century, unmarked, engraved scene to body featuring seals in an icy landscape, monogrammed to spout, ht. 12 in. $100-150 3067 Two Inuit Soapstone Carvings, early 20th century, both with figures hunting seals, each ht. 8 1/4 in. $150-250 3068 Large Brass and Iron Bar-mounting Corkscrew, late 19th century, with screw clamp, fits a bar or tabletop 2 in. thick or less, overall mounted ht. 15 1/2 in. $300-500 3069 Pair of Brass Stainless Steel-lined Top Hat-form Wine Coolers, 20th century, slightly shaped brims and medial ridges, ht. 6 3/4 in. $250-350 3070 Two Boxed Sets of Horn-handled Knives, twelve total, with silver-plated terminal, lg. 8 3/4 in. $50-100 3071 Two English Horn-mounted Boxes, one pewter with an engraved leaf to lid and incised inscription to underside dated 1841, and one with sterling silver lid and body, c. 1800, maker’s mark “IR.” $200-300

3078 Three Duck Etchings, all signed and/ or inscribed along their lower edges, two by Richard E. Bishop (American, 1897-1975), one signed P.C. Wharton (American, b. 1880), plate sizes 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 (Bishops) and 3 1/2 x 9 in.

(Wharton), all matted and framed, (not examined out of frames). $200-300 3079 Canoe Scale Model, 20th century, painted green, lg. 27 1/2 in., on custom stand. $50-75

3074 Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

3080 Leonard Russell Squirrell (English, 1893-1979)

Fisherman. Signed “FrankWBenson.” in pencil l.r., initialed within the plate, numbered “32” in pencil l.l. Etching on paper, plate size 7 x 11 in., matted, with frame (unglazed and out of frame).

Condition: Even toning, subtle rippling, abrasions to l.l. quadrant. $300-500

Barn Workshop. Signed “Leonard R. Squirrell” in pencil l.r. Etching on paper, plate size 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in., matted and framed. Condition: Even toning, subtle rippling, not examined out of frame. $200-250

3075 Yngve Edward Soderberg (American, 1896-1971) Alpine Skier. Signed, inscribed and numbered in pencil along the lower edge. Etching on paper, plate size 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., matted and framed (unglazed). Condition: Not examined out of frame. $200-250 3076 Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Gunner’s Blind. Signed “FrankWBenson.” in pencil l.l., identified on a Knoedler Gallery label on the reverse. Etching on paper, plate size 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in., matted and framed. Condition: Even toning, not examined out of frame. $200-300 3077 Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Ducks in Flight. Signed “FrankWBenson.” in pencil l.l., initialed within the plate, numbered “79” in pencil l.r. Etching on paper, plate size 8 3/4 x 11 in., matted and framed.

Condition: Even toning, subtle rippling, not examined out of frame. $300-500

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3081 Carved Horn Box, late 18th century, carved overall in low relief with birds, beasts, and flora, inscribed on the inside “AB” and dated “1789,” (hinge a little loose), dia. 2 3/4 in. $150-250 3082 American School, Early 20th Century Fox Hunt. Signed “W.R. Cox” l.l.

Watercolor and gouache en grisaille on paper, 22 3/4 x 19 1/4 in., matted and framed. Condition: Minor cracking to gouache u.l., not examined out of frame. $300-500 3083 Pressed Burl “CRANOLOGIE DE DOCTEUR GALL” Snuff Box, early 19th century, the friction-fit lid embellished with relief-carved numbered skulls and inscribed, the bottom inscribed with a list of twentyseven items in French, dia. 3 in.

Note: Doctor Gall (d. 1828) is considered the father of phrenology, “the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.” $50-100

3085 “Promiscuous” Workbook Page, David Hartzler, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1828, in pen and ink and watercolor, detailing problems concerning math and measures, 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. $50-75 3086 Six Small Antique Mirrors with Rectangular Frames, mostly New England, 19th century, including one with a molded walnut frame and several canted mahogany veneer examples, overall ht. to 11 1/4 in. $200-300 3087 Four Small Cast Brass Pegs with Erotic Imagery, lg. to 4 1/4 in. $50-100 3088 Seven Small Silver or Silvered Boxes, early to mid-20th century, some Mexican, most with hinged lids, lg. to 1 3/4 in. $40-80 3089 Four Small Metal Boxes, 19th century, a small silver box with busts apparently of George and Martha Washington, a small square box made to look as if it is tied with a ribbon, a very small box with a lion on the lid, and a larger tin box with “TOBACCO” on the lid, each of the letters in “tobacco” defined by a contorted figure, some of whom hold bottles of alcohol, lg. to 5 in. $150-250 3090 Five Small Boxes, 19th and 20th century, a carved bone snuff box, a marked rectangular box with goldwashed interior, a small slide-lid box, a match safe initialed “G.L.A.,” and an embossed box reading “BEST TOBACCO” (worn), lg. to 3 in. $200-250

3091 Leather Bag, possibly North Africa, 20th century, adorned on the strap and the front with coins and buttons with French and other motifs, and centering a pictorial plaque engraved with a building, and another plaque inscribed “PORTEUR D’EAU/FES/CAPORAL,” possibly carried by a French national spending time in North Africa, front approx. 18 x 17 in. $100-200 3092 Small Navajo Weaving, 20th century, repeating abstract designs of black, white, and gray, 48 x 35 1/2 in. $300-500 3093 Nigerian Terra-cotta Bowl, with figural and ladder supports, (chip at rim), ht.

14 1/2 in. $100-150 3094 Two African Metal Bracelets, one with pin closure, one comprised of seven metal bangles joined with fibers, wd. 3 1/4, 1 1/2 in., respectively.

Provenance: Arnold Crane collection, Chicago. $200-400 3095 Yuni Double Coconut, Seychelles, early 20th century, overall ht. 12 in., on custom Lucite stand. $1,800-2,400 3096 Guerre/Wobi Mask, carved wood embellished with hair, metal teeth, and two rows of bells, ht. 11 3/4 in.

Provenance: Mauricio Lasansky collection, Iowa City. $1,200-1,800 3097 Painted Wood Ogoni Mask, ht. 11 in.

Provenance: Mauricio Lasansky collection, Iowa City. $800-1,200 3098 Nupe Wood Stool, with eight legs and shallow geometric carving to seat, ht.

9 1/4 in.

3099 Japanese Stick-handled Flower Basket, (minor splits to splint), ht. 26 in. $200-250 3100 Collection of Four Bladed Tools, late 19th/early 20th century, a small wood-handled knife, a small blade in a pressed board case marked “JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS,” a snake-form pointed file, and a pewter-inlaid woodhandled knife marked “GOODELL’S/ Star Butcher,” lg. to 10 1/2 in. $100-200 3101 Black-painted Sheet Iron Box of Painted Tin Sign Letters, early 20th century, the box divided into forty-eight compartments with upper and lower case letters, numerals, and punctuation marks, box ht. 4 1/4, wd. 22 1/2, 6 1/4, letter ht. to 4 in. $300-500 3102 Silver-plated Toast Rack and Silver Honey Dripper, toast rack with dividers formed as letters reading “TOAST,” ht. 4 7/8, honey dripper with bee at terminal, lg. 6 1/4 in. $50-75 3103 Red-Painted and Engraved Brassmounted Cabinet, China, 20th century, the doors opening to shelves, ht. 71, wd. 44, dp. 22 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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3084 Two Carved Wood Folding Mirrors, the larger one possibly Canada, 19th century, the larger one carved with geometric motifs and a pinwheel, with areas of red, black, and purple washes, the smaller with distinct geometric motifs, lg. 5 1/2, 2 3/4 in., respectively. $50-100

3104 Japanese Lacquered Wood Picnic Set, early 20th century, comprising six covered containers, a spoon, and a small table, allover decoration of scrolling foliage and interlocking hexagonal geometry, (chips to several pieces, minor wear to decoration), largest container dia. 9, table ht. 9, wd.

16 1/2, dp. 16 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500 3105 Modern Casigliani Stone Centerpiece, late 20th century, (small chip to edge), dia. 15 1/2 in. $75-150

Provenance: Mauricio Lasansky collection, Iowa City. $300-500

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3106 Set of Five Tapered Square Columnar Patinated Metal Candlesticks, late 20th century, in three sizes, one ht. 16, a pair ht. 19 3/4, and a pair ht. 23 1/2 in. $100-150 3107 Six “Octavie” Water Glasses, Villeroy & Boch, 20th century, with etched mark on base, ht. 6 in. $100-150

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3108 French “Conformateur” Head Measuring Device, Allie Aine, c.

1870-80, Paris, fits over a head and a series of spring-loaded ribs can be fixed to custom hat measurements, marked by the maker in several places, (imperfections), ht. 7, lg. 15 in. $400-600

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3109 Oculist’s Countertop Display for “The Artificial Human Eye,” America, late 19th century, the satin-lined mahogany case with beveled glass lid housing twenty examples of glass eye types, tooled pebbled leather inscribed “Prof. A.H. Davis./Specialist in making and fitting/The Artificial Human Eye to the/Orbital Cavity/No. 127 East 15th Street New York.,” case ht. 5, eyes each dia. approx. 1 in. $300-500 3110 Countertop Display Eyeglasses, late 19th century, the molded brass pince-nez affixed to rimless lenses, on custom stand, (chip to one “lens”), wd.

12 3/4, overall ht. 12 1/2 in. $400-600 3111 Painted Wrought and Sheet Iron Glasses-form Optometrist Trade Sign, probably America, late 19th century, each “lens” painted on both sides with brown-painted iris, one side more fancifully decorated with eyelashes and additional detail, with chain, wd. 41 in. $800-1,200 3112 Gorham Leather-mounted Pitcher, Rhode Island, late 19th/ early 20th century, copper body and sterling silver-mounted rim, with monogrammed cartouche, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300

3113 Faux Green Agate Papier-mâché Tea Caddy, late 19th century, the lid with engraved brass mountings opens to two lidded compartments, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 6 3/4, dp. 4 3/4 in. $100-150 3114 Steel Bull Nose Lead, late 19th century, lg. 10 1/2 in. $50-100 3115 Hardwood Trinket Box with Cast Racing Car, Maitland-Smith, 20th century, the divided drawer with wheelform pull, overall ht. 8, lg. 13 in. $100-150 3116 Miniature Golf Pocket Course Game, Miniature Game Co., Hancock and Somerset Streets, Philadelphia, c.

1950, the boxed game to test hand/ eye coordination by asking the player to guide a small metal ball into the appropriate “hole,” (imperfections), box 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. $50-75 3117 Polychrome Cast Iron “Penny Pineapple” Mechanical Bank, c.

1960, designed as a figure with the head of a pineapple, and patriotic shirt with star inscribed “50th” on front, titled on the back and marked “July 4 1960,” ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500 3118 Griswold Cast Iron Number 8 “Titetop Dutch Oven,” Erie, Pennsylvania, 20th century, with iron wire handle and fitted lid, dia. 10 1/4 in. $100-150 3119 No lot.

3120 Pair of Elkington & Co. Silver-plated Tapersticks, Birmingham, c. 1891, each with an engraved armorial to base, ht. 4 3/4 in. $40-60 3121 Cast Metal Alligator-form Nutcracker, by Nestor, England, mid20th century, marked with the maker’s name and “RD 699159,” lg. 7 1/2 in. $50-75

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3122 Pair of Gucci Blue Alligator Skin Loafers, Italy, apparently unworn, size 10 1/2. $200-250 3123 Pair of Leather Prada Wingtip Shoes, Milan, Italy, with zipper closures and exaggerated ridged rubber soles, very lightly worn, European size 9 1/2. $200-400 3124 Pair of Two-tone Harris Leather Shoes, made in Florence, Italy for Barney’s New York, with Goodyear rubber soles, marked on the sole “Calzolai in Firenze,” very lightly worn or unworn, size 10 1/2. $100-150 3125 Two Louis Vuitton Rolling Suitcases, late 20th century, (signs of wear to trim and edges, bags slightly misshapen), larger bag ht. 25, wd. 31, dp. 12 in. $600-800 3126 Five Men’s Designer Belts, three by Louis Vuitton, one by Gucci, and one marked “Edwin Harris Silversmith,” approximate waist size 33 to 36 in. $100-150 3127 Wathne Silver Buckle in the Form of a Coiled Snake, 20th century, in cloth bag with stamped leather tag, ht.

2 1/4 in. $75-100 3128 Two Cobra Head-form Belt Buckles, unmarked, lg. 4, 2 3/4 in. $50-100 3129 Seven Buckles, 20th century, including a sterling silver example with a Southwestern cowboy scene marked “J.E.O.,” one with a bust of an elephant, several Asian-themed, wd. to 3 1/2 in. $100-200

Provenance: Property of Antonio Ponvert, Cienfuegos, Cuba, and Oyster Bay, Long Island, by descent to Antonio Ponvert Jr., First Director of the Historical and Preservation Society of Newport County. $200-250 3131 Pair of Lucien Piccard 14kt Gold, Diamond, and Garnet Cuff Links and a Swank 10kt Gold Tie Bar, lg. to 2 1/4 in., total 9.9 dwt. $200-400 3132 Sterling Silver Shoe-form Cuff Link and Tie Tack Campaign Set for Adlai Stevenson, c. 1952. $75-150 3133 Six Gentlemen’s Rings, one of heavy brass with an aristocratic seal, one of carved stone, one with a glass eye encased in leather, a modern iron ring with dots, a snake-form ring, and a carved burlwood ring “Co. [Company] A.,” sizes vary. $50-100

3138 Sharper Image Cased Poker Chip and Dice Set, late 20th century, comprising ceramic chips in three colors, a dealer chip, two sets of poker dice, and two decks of cards, all housed in a black plastic briefcase, (imperfections), case lg. 22 3/4 in. $100-150 3139 Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 2500 Stereo System, late 20th century, with CD player, tape deck, and radio, in mostly working condition, ht. of main unit 14 1/4 in. $400-600 3140 Bang & Olufsen Telephones, early 21st century, including a BeoCom 2 base and three handsets with table chargers, and two BeoCom 5 units, ht. of BeoCom 2 handsets on bases 12 3/4 in. $150-250

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3134 Four Silver Gentlemen’s Rings, some Mexico, 20th century, each set or inset with stones or other metals, most marked “925,” sizes vary. $50-100

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3130 14kt Gold and Lapis Lazuli Seal Ring, with carved crest, (damage), size 7, 11.4 dwt.

3135 Six Gentlemen’s Rings, including marked silver examples, one carved bone with a Union shield, another carved from stone, two with similar allegorical scene, one in the form of an engraved disk or shield with ancient characters, sizes vary. $50-100 3136 Eight Gentlemen’s Rings, including some marked silver examples, one enamel decorated for the 174th U.S. Infantry, sizes vary. $50-100 3137 25th Anniversary Swatch “This is my World” Watch, 2015, number SUOZ195, in original box. $100-150

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Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,� and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale.

Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank.

The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law).

The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 21, 2015