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Silver & Objets de Vertu
05/20/15
Silver & Objets de Vertu
Auction
Sale 1519
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10am
1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
Exhibitions
Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17
Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 20 Catalogue
$25 in the gallery
$31 domestic mail
$37 international mail
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12:00pm-5:00pm
By appointment only
10:00am-5:00pm
10:00am-5:00pm
Limited viewing morning of sale
Inside Front Cover: Lot 11
Inside Back Cover: Lot 61
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or call 267.414.1256 to purchase a catalogue. Complimentary
digital catalogues may be viewed online along with color
images of every lot in the auction.
Important Information
for Buyers
Registration
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 $100,000 of the
hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $100,001
through $2,000,000, and 12% thereafter.
Sales Tax
All items in the catalogue are subject to the 8% 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. To place your bid,
simply raise your paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges
you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a
bid.
By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available
for bidding by phone through a Freeman’s representative.
Phone lines must be reserved in advance. Requests must be
submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start
of the sale.
Payment
Payment is due within ten (10) working days of the sale.
Lots 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 within ten (10) working
days of the sale. 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.
Endangered Species
Lots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of
restricted materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory,
mother-of-pearl, coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or
marine ivory. Such materials may require specific licenses,
certificates, or CITES documentation for import, export,
moving between states in the U.S., or resale. Obtaining
these documents may require scientific, laboratory or other
expert analysis, in order to establish which species or genus
the material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide
this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of
a lot containing any of these materials to ensure that they
are able to obtain all the necessary or required documents
should they need to, prior to bidding on the lot. If proper
documentation or licenses etc. cannot be obtained for a
purchased lot, the purchaser will still be required to make an
on time payment for the lot as per our standard terms and
conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots marked with
this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and the
absence of this symbol from any lot description does not
form a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing
or certification restrictions.
In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the
back of the catalogue. These should be submitted in person,
by mail or by fax no later than one hour prior to the scheduled
start of the sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to
the limit.
On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available
on-line at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders
may leave absentee bids through the web site and will receive
email confirmation of their bid. Freeman’s is not responsible
for errors or failure to execute bids.
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Silver & Objets de Vertu Department
David Walker
Vice President | Head of Department
[email protected]
267.414.1216
Sarah Blattner
Cataloguer | Department Administrator
[email protected]
267.414.1225
Client Services
Client Services
Mary Maguire Carroll
Director | Client Services
[email protected]
267.414.1236
Whitney Long
Bids Department
[email protected]
267.414.1207
Bethany Mobbs
Shipping & Receiving
[email protected]
267.414.1242
Silver & Objets de Vertu
British Silver: Lots 1-46
Continental Silver: Lots 47-78
Russian Silver: Lots 79-92
Middle Eastern & Asian Silver: Lots 93-99
Objets de Vertu including a private
collection of fountain pens: Lots 100-129
American Silver: Tiffany & Co.: Lots 130-149
Other American Silver: Lots 150-181
Canadian Silver: Lots 182-196
Lot 25
English & Continental Furniture
& Decorative Arts Auction 05/19/15
David Walker | +1 267.414.1214
[email protected]
Minton pâte-sur-pâte vase and cover
last quarter 19th century,
decorated by Louis Solon
$5,000-7,000
(detail)
To purchase a catalogue, visit our
website or call +1 267.414.1256.
Pierre-Philippe Thomire
(1751-1843)
Fine Empire gilt and patinated
bronze clock garniture
$20,000-30,000
(detail)
Louis-Ernest Barrias (French, 1841-1905)
“La Nature Se Dévoilant Devant La
Science”
gilt bronze
$12,000-18,000
(detail)
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Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage
information
To ensure the safety of your property Freeman’s requests removal within 10 business days of the sale
date. Collection hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm. For larger items, please email bmobbs@
freemansauction.com to schedule a loading dock appointment. For purchase release to persons not
listed on your contract or invoice, 3rd party authorization is required. Please mail or fax, 215.599.2240,
a signed letter stating receipt/item(s) or sale/lot(s) and name of third party collecting property.
Freeman’s does not handle packing or shipping. The shippers listed have worked with Freeman’s clients
in the past and will be happy to provide you with quotes for the packing and shipping of your property.
Art In Transit
Nick Clarke
314 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
540.550.7080
[email protected]
A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage
Roseanne Gebler
1060 Louis Drive
Warminster, PA 18991
215.491.0346 | Fax: 215.444.9327
[email protected]
Atelier Art Services ‡
Lynn Smith
1330 North 30th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.235.0402 | Fax: 215.235.0421
[email protected]
The Packaging Store ‡
Duane Freed
2333 Welsh Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
215.361.6940 | Fax: 215.361.6941
[email protected]
Aiston Fine Art Service ‡
Mark Aiston
P.O. Box 3434
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
212.715.0629 | Fax: 718.361.8569
[email protected]
UPS Store ‡
John Bohach
51 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.629.4990 | Fax: 215.629.4992
[email protected]
Cadogan Tate Fine Art ‡
Stacey Ferguson
Cadogan House
41-20 39th Street
Sunnyside, NY 11104
718.706.7999 | Fax: 718.707.2847
[email protected]
Mr. C’s
Charles Cohen
1615 North 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
267.977.9567
[email protected]
Malca Amit ‡
Christine Duke
153-66 Rockaway Blvd
New York, NY 11434
718.525.6100 | Fax: 718.425.3703
[email protected]
U.S. Art ‡
Jessica Pierce
37-11 48th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
800.472.5784 | Fax:718.472.5785
[email protected]
VG Packaging LLC ‡
Gordon G Murray II
12 Salem Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
484.552.8741 | Fax: 484.552.8744
[email protected]
FURNITURE & LARGE ITEMS
For larger pieces when delivery time is
not a rush, we suggest:
www.plyconvanlines.com
www.nwdelivery.com
www.freightquote.com
Shippers that can fulfill international
deliveries
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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 re- offer 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 $100,000 of
the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion
from $100,001 through $2,000,000, and 12%
thereafter.
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.
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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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Officers
Specialist Departments
Representatives
Samuel M. Freeman II
Chairman
American Art & Pennsylvania
Impressionists
Alasdair Nichol
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New England
Kelly Wright
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Alasdair Nichol
Vice Chairman
Margaret D. Freeman
Vice Chairman
Paul S. Roberts
President
Hanna Dougher
Chief Operating Officer
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Amy Parenti
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Thomas B. McCabe IV
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Anne Henry
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Silver & Objets de Vertu
David Walker
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British Silver
lots 1-46
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Two Rare Queen Anne Britannia silver
trefid spoons
exeter, 1701-03
Each spoon with reeded rat-tail to
reverse of bowl, each engraved “N G M”
to reverse of terminal with date, maker’s
mark rubbed on one. (2).
L: 7 in. Total weight: 2.1 oz.
$800-1,200
(reverse)
2
George II style silver coffee pot
In the style of George Wickes, tapering
body chased with C-scrolls, foliage and
fruit, with wooden scroll handle, the
hinged cover with artichoke-form finial,
stamped four times with a GW below a
crown hallmark to underside.
H: 9 1/2 in. 24.8 oz.
$800-1,200
3
Six George II silver berry spoons
ebenezer coker, london, 1753-54
The fruit embossed bowl leading to a
floral and foliate engraved handle,
monogrammed to terminal. (6).
L: 8 1/4 in. Total weight: 10.4 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Major General
James K. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
Son of US Representative William H.
Crain, Major General James K. Crain (1879-1972) was a graduate of West Point and served in numerous
positions in the US Army during both World Wars. Colonel Crain was presented with the Army
Distinguished Service Medal in 1918 for his service in World War I and again in 1946 for his duty of great
responsibility in World War II. General Crain served on General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s staff during
World War II while stationed in London. He was later awarded the Legion of Merit for his services to the
United States Government from 1940-42. And in 1949, the British government recognized him as an
Honorary Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.
$400-600
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Two pieces of George III silver flatware
hester bateman, london, 1786-88
Including a fish slice with reticulated
blade and beaded handle, the later
handle with maker’s mark I.C; and a
tablespoon, monogrammed. (2).
L: 12 1/4 in. Total weight: 7.4 oz.
$500-700
5
George III silver fruit strainer
hester bateman, london, 1787-88
Pierced circular bowl with gadrooned edge and two
shaped handles to each side.
H: 1, W: 11 3/4 in. 5.2 oz.
$800-1,200
6
George III silver swing-handled bread basket
peter & ann bateman, london, 1796-97
Oval form engraved and openworked with
geometric motif and swags on pierced oval
foot with reeded rim and handle.
H: 4 3/4, W: 14 1/2 in. 22.4 oz.
$800-1,200
7
Four Sheffield silver-plated
candlesticks
late 18th/early 19th century
In the Neoclassical style, the tapering
columnar standard raised on
conforming square plinth base
decorated with garlands suspending
from ram’s head, similar ram’s masks at
top of column below a fluted nozzle
with Greek key motif and detachable
bobeche. (4).
H: 11 5/8 in.
provenance:
From the collection of William H. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
U.S. Representative William Henry Crain was born in Galveston,
Texas on November 25th, 1848. Crain served as district attorney
of his district and as State senator, and was later elected to the
United States Congress and served from March 4th, 1885, until
his death on February 10th, 1896.
$800-1,200
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English silver-plated tray
19th century
Rounded rectangular form with fluted body, twin scroll-form
handles with applied leaves and fruit, the center engraved
with crest depicting four sheaves of wheat.
L: 20 1/2, W: 14 in.
provenance:
From the collection of William H. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 7 for information on William H. Crain.
$300-500
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Eight English silver stuffing spoons
london
Comprising two by Thomas Wallis II,
1789-90; one by John James Whiting,
1833-34; one by John, Henry & Charles
Lias, 1836-37; one by Robert Wallis,184546; one by Chawner & Co., 1857-58; one
with maker’s mark I.B.,1867-68; and one
by Josiah Williams & Co., 1905-06; each
with various monograms. (8).
L: 13 3/4 in (largest). Total weight: 35 oz.
(approx).
provenance:
From the collection of Major General
James K. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 3 for information on Major General James K. Crain.
$800-1,200
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Suite of eight English silver-plated entrée covers
martin, hall, & co., sheffield, 19th century
Oval form with beaded rim, monogrammed to one side, the
other with engraved Lumsden family crest with the motto
“Dei Dono Sum Quod Sum” (by the grace of God, I am what I
am), surmounted by scroll-form and beaded handle, each
with well-impressed marks and engraved number “5110.” (8).
H: 12, W: 20 1/2 in. (largest). Various sizes.
provenance:
From the collection of Lanny Vines, Alabama.
Purchased from Manheim Galleries, 1999.
$2,000-3,000
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Monumental George IV silver-gilt salver
william brown, london, circa 1825
Shaped circular form with wide reticulated border heavily decorated with
scrolls, leaves, and berries, with applied and intricately chased panthers
throughout, with four masks in high relief representative of the four
seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall; the central well engraved with
Rococo-style C-scrolls and floral blossoms on a stippled ground, centered
by an armorial bearing the marital arms of Sir Charles Mills (1792-1872)
and Emily Cox (1802-1844), raised on four scroll and foliate feet.
W: 24 1/2 in. 258 oz. (approx).
provenance:
From the collection of Lanny Vines, Alabama.
Purchased from M.S. Rau Antiques, 1999.
note:
Sir Charles Mills married Emily Cox, daughter of Richard Henry Cox, in
London on February 14th, 1825. Charles was the third son of William
Mills, a Director of the Honourable East India Company and his wife,
Elizabeth Digby. Like his father, Charles was connected with the family
banking firm of Glyn, Mills and Company and then later became Director
for the Honourable East India Company in 1822, until the passing of the
Government of India Act in 1858. Mills was then appointed to be a
member of the Council of India and served as its financial adviser until he
resigned from the Council in 1868. For his services to the Council of
India, he was created a Baronet of Hillingdon Court in the County of
Middlesex on the November, 17th, 1868.
$15,000-20,000
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Fine pair of William IV silver candlesticks
paul storr, london, 1835-36
The openworked rococo stem cast with putto resting on foliage, the
similar shaped bases decorated with chased leaves and C-scrolls with
panels of diaperwork ground, applied monogram on stippled ground below
a crown; the underside of one engraved with “No. 12, 38, 15” and “55”, the
other with “No. 10, 38, 5” and the number
“56,” the interior of the candle cup
engraved “Published as the act
directs by Storr & Mortimer 156
New Bond Street London, Oct.
15 1835,” one with the number
“11,” the other with the number
“4”; together with an
associated pair of three-light
candelabra arms, intricately
chased and decorated with
foliage, floral, and fruit blossoms,
stamped “Sterling” with engraved
number “60” to one, and “61” to the other. (2).
H: 11 1/4 in. (candlestick). H: 16 in.
Total weight: 162 oz. (including candelabra arms).
note:
Paul Storr (1771-1844) began his career at age 14
when he apprenticed to the Swedish émigré silversmith
Andrew Fogelberg. After his apprenticeship, Storr
entered into partnership with William Frisbee and
registered his first mark in 1792. Shortly after, he began to
use his PS mark which he registered several times throughout
his career.
Paul Storr had made some impressive pieces prior to 1800, most
notably the solid gold font commissioned by the 3rd Duke of
Portland, designed by Humphrey Repton and manufactured by Storr
in 1797. However, his reputation as one of the most impressive English
silversmith’s was cemented after he joined Phillip Rundell (1746-1827)
of Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell. Phillip Rundell assembled one of Britain’s
most important and successful silver manufacturing businesses and
employed some of the most distinguished craftsmen of the period,
including John Flaxman R.A., Thomas Stothard, and Paul Storr who
joined the firm in 1806. During his time as lead silversmith at the
company, Storr created numerous large-scale commissioned pieces for leading
nobility and the English royalty.
In 1819, preferring creative independence, Storr left Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell,
and later formed a partnership with John Mortimer. His later work produced for
his retail business of Storr & Mortimer, goldsmiths and jewelers on London’s
Bond Street, focused increasingly on naturalistic and rococo inspired designs
popular during the period. This is evident in this pair of William IV silver
candlesticks made by Paul Storr in 1835. One is numbered “11” and the other
“4”, indicating that these two are possibly from a commissioned set of twelve.
Another pair has appeared at auction in recent years (Sotheby’s London, Lot 379,
May 15, 2014), but none bore the monogram with coronet on the base of this
pair.
$10,000-15,000
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English silver associated flatware
service
various makers, dates, and places
“King” pattern, comprising six each
dinner forks (Francis Higgins & Sons
Ltd, London, 1901-02; George Piercy,
London, 1827-28; William Eley &
William Fearn, London, 1817-18), dinner
knives (Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield,
1896-97), fruit forks (Atkin & Oxley,
Sheffield, 1832-33; John Gilbert,
Birmingham, 1878-79; Aaron Hatfield &
Sons, Sheffield, 1826-27); nine
tablespoons (James McKay, Edinburgh,
1855-56); eight teaspoons (Chawner &
Co., London, 1845-46); twelve salt
spoons in varying sizes (Chawner & Co.,
London, 1849-50; James & William
Marshall, Edinburgh, 1855-56; Elizabeth
Eaton, London, 1849-50); three each
fruit knives (Atkin & Oxley, Sheffield,
1832-33; Aaron Hatfield & Sons,
Sheffield, 1826-27), master butter
knives; one each ladle (Charles Eley,
London, 1827-28) and stuffing spoon
(Edinburgh); each with monogram or
crest. (55).
Weighable silver: 77 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Colonel George E.
Glober.
By descent through family.
note:
Commander of the 31st Bomb Squadron
on Oahu, Hawaii, and later of the 70th
Wing under the Strategic Air Command,
Colonel George E. Glober (1915-1997)
pursued a lifelong career with the
United States Air Force. During World
War II, Major Glober, as pilot of a B-17,
headed a crew of ten who shot down
four of six attacking Japanese fighters,
while on a reconnaissance mission over
Wake Island. For this successful
mission, he and all of his crew earned
the Distinguished Service Cross. During
the height of the Cold War, Colonel
Glober was responsible for multiple
groups of pilots from three different
bases.
$2,000-3,000
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Six English silver dinner plates
london, various makers
Comprising two circular plates with gadrooned edges by Edward & John Barnard,
1867-68, with monogram and family crest of a griffin, the underside of one with
number 301 and the other with 340; two shaped circular plates with gadrooned rim
by John Harris or Hawkins, 1819-20; and a soup and dinner plate by George Gilliam,
1903-04. (6).
Dia: 10 in. Total weight: 122.6 oz.
$1,000-2,000
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Pair of George III silver
candlesticks
matthew boulton, birmingham,
1808-09
Each with tapering knopped stem
with fluted lower half raised on
circular foot, with removable
gadrooned bobeches, one marked
“12:10,” the other “12:5,” the bases
engraved with family crest of a
dolphin. (2).
H: 11 1/2 in. Weighted.
$2,000-3,000
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William IV silver ladle
john, henry & charles lias, london,
1832-33
Typical form, the terminal engraved
with family crest of a claw gripping
a serpent.
L: 14 in. 11 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Colonel
George E. Glober.
By descent through family.
note:
See Lot 13 for information on
Colonel George E. Glober.
$400-600
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Large Scottish Victorian silver coffee pot
leonard urquhart, edinburgh, 1844-45
Baluster lobed form repoussé-worked to depict
flowerheads blossoming from chased and
stippled leaves with vacant double C-scroll
cartouche to each side, raised on shaped
circular pedestal foot, with foliate-capped scroll
handle and spout.
H: 11 3/4 in. 30.2 oz.
$1,000-1,500
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Victorian silver and cut-glass cruet set
george angell, london, 1854-55
The base of lobed oval form decorated with
elaborate scrolling foliage and latticework
panels, each side panel centered by an oval
medallion, some with floral blossoms, fitted
with eight cut-glass bottles, two with silver
tops.
H: 13 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 35 oz.
$1,000-1,500
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Victorian silver coffee pot
william morrisse, london, 1858-59,
retailed by lambert & rawlings,
coventry st.
Baluster form, Chinoiserie decorated with
figures and birds in a landscape below a
lattice border, raised on a circular foot
with scroll handle.
H: 11 in. 23.9 oz.
$800-1,200
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Fine Victorian silver tea and coffee service
h.j. lias & son, london, 1859-60
Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, a coffee and teapot, creamer, and open
sugar, of baluster form heavily repoussé-worked and chased with C-scrolls,
foliage, and floral blossoms, each spout in the form of an eagle’s mouth with
mask where spout joins body, bird-form finials, raised on openworked scroll
feet, the undersides with scratch numbers and engraved “390.” (5).
H: 14 3/4 in. (kettle). Total weight: 122 oz. (excluding burner).
provenance:
Purchased in London at the Silver Vaults by Major General James K. Crain
during World War II as a wedding gift to Major and Mrs. George Glober, circa
1942.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 3 for information on Major General James K. Crain.
$2,500-3,500
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Victorian silver cruet set on stand
john evans ii, london, 1859-69
Oval form decorated with florals and C-scrolls
throughout, fitted with seven glass bottles, two
with silver tops.
H: 11 in
provenance:
From the collection of William H. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 7 for information on William H. Crain.
$800-1,200
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Victorian silver coffee pot
mappin & webb, london, 1869-70
Bellied form, decorated with repoussé-worked floral
blossoms between two bands of circular
medallions, each side with central oval cartouche,
one engraved with monogram, the other with family
crest, raised on circular pedestal foot with beaded
edge, with hinged domed cover.
H: 11 in. 22.1 oz.
$500-700
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Cased Victorian silver luncheon service
martin, hall, & co., sheffield, 1870-71
Comprising six each luncheon knives
and forks, the blades elaborately
engraved with scrolling foliage and fruit,
the handle with arabesques within a
beaded border, the terminals with family
crest of an arm in armour, in fitted wood
box. (12).
L: 8 3/8 in. (knife). Total weight: 17.8 oz.
$300-500
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Two Victorian silver figural spoons
alexander crichton, london, 1880-81
Each with shallow bowl, the first
terminal with figure of Oberon, the
other with figure of Titania. (2).
L: 8 3/8 in. Total weight: 6.6 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of William H. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 7 for information on William H.
Crain.
$200-300
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Rare Victorian silver teapot
designed by christopher dresser for
elkington & co., birmingham, 1885-86
The circular-form body with engraved
band of geometrical and linear design
with similar engraving to handle and
spout, the hinged cover with radiating
sun motif, the underside with hallmarks,
pattern number “16678”, registration
number “Rd. 22365,” and engraved
“Elkington & Co.”
H: 6 1/2 in. 12.2 oz.
note:
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), the
Scottish-born designer, is remembered
for his significant influence on the
Aesthetic movement and as a
contributor and revolutionary in the field
of industrial design. He was an importer,
retailer, and educator in subjects
spanning botany to industrial
production and created designs for
many manufacturers in France, Great
Britain, and the United States. Dresser
was greatly inspired by his training in
botany and later by his trip to Japan on
behalf of the South Kensington Museum
(now the Victoria & Albert Museum) in
1876. En route for Japan he delivered a
series of three lectures at the
Philadelphia Museum and School of
Industrial Art and supervised the
manufacture of wallpapers to his design
for Wilson Fennimore. He was
commissioned by Messrs Tiffany of
New York to form a collection of art
objects both old and new which, when
displayed in 1877, were the hit of the
New York exhibition season. In addition
to being a designer, Dresser was also a
published author and wrote many books
on design and decoration, including The
Art of Decorative Design in 1862 and
Principles of Design in 1873.
This teapot is one of the designs
Dresser produced for Elkington & Co.
around 1885. Although he had worked
for the firm from the late 1860’s, his
designs at this time were among the
most significant of his career. This
teapot with its innovative geometric
form and simple decoration of lines and
dots is in stark contrast to the highly
decorative Rococo revival style which
dominated silverware at the time. An
almost identical teapot is held at the
British Museum in London (Registration
no. 1980,1112.1).
literature:
Whiteway, Michael (edit.) ‘Shock of the
Old: Christopher Dresser’s Design
Revolution’, London 2004, p. 202.
Halen, Widar, ‘Christopher Dresser, a
Pioneer of Modern Design’, London
1990, p. 17.
$3,000-5,000
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Cased set of Victorian silver salts
walker & hall, birmingham, 1899-1900
Including four open salts with lobed body
and gadrooned rim, one mustard pot with
cobalt liner, a pair of salt and pepper shakers,
four salt spoons, and one mustard spoon; in
fitted box.
Total weight: 7 oz.
$300-500
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Art Nouveau silver model of a nude female
daniel & charles houle, london,
circa 1900
Together with a Dionysian figure playing the
tympanum, unmarked, both raised on
pedestal bases. (2).
H: 9 3/4 in. (tallest overall).
$500-700
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Pair of Edward VII silver chambersticks
james dixon & sons, ltd., sheffield, 1902-03
Typical form with gadrooned rim and conical snuffer, one
bobeche with shell and scroll border, the other gadrooned. (2).
H: 4 3/8 in. Total weight: 19.2 oz.
$500-700
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Edward VII silver egg coddler
roberts & belk ltd., sheffield,
1905-06
Egg-form container raised on
three anthemion-capped paw feet
with pierced undertray and burner,
the interior fitted with removable
four-egg holder.
H: 10 1/2 in. 21.6 oz.
$300-500
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Edward VII silver loving cup
russells ltd., sheffield, 1908-09
Baluster form, the shoulder with repoussé
band of arabesques centered by medallions,
the bottom of cup with openworked band
depicting intertwined dragons, with three Sscroll handles with similar motif, the underside
with scratch number and stamped “Russells
LTD 10 Exchange St Manchester.”
H: 7 1/2 in. 25.8 oz.
$300-500
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Edward VII silver covered urn
edward barnard & sons, ltd., london, 1908-09
Oviform reeded body with twin satyr masks to each side, the
shoulder with panel of swags suspended by bows, raised on
square plinth with anthemions along edge, hallmarked to
body and interior of cover, with pattern number 849 to
underside.
H: 11 in. 40.5 oz.
note:
A George III vessel of similar form by Paul Storr that may
have influenced the design of the present lot is illustrated in
Norman Penzer, Paul Storr: 1771-1844; Silversmith and
Goldsmith. London, 1971 on page 97.
$2,000-3,000
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George V silver hot water urn
goldsmiths & silversmiths co. ltd.,
london, 1910-11
The twin-handled urn raised on four
paw feet, the spout with ivory shellform handle, the whole resting on a
shaped rectangular base on four ball
feet.
H: 12 1/2 in. 30.3 oz. (excluding
burner).
$600-800
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George V silver tea kettle with whistle
herbert edward & frank ernest barker,
chester, 1910-11
Baluster form, the interior fitted with strainer,
with ebonized wood side handle and spigot to
other side, the cover surmounted by a whistle,
raised on stand with three scroll-form legs
terminating in paw feet with burner to center,
the underside of pot stamped “Caffeta Reg.” and
“L W Pat 9621/09” each within oval cartouches.
H: 14 in. 26.7 oz. (excluding burner).
$800-1,200
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George V silver hot water kettle on stand
hukin & heath ltd., birmingham, 1911-12
Squat cylindrical form, the handle with wooden
spacer, raised on circular stand with four scrollform legs terminating in paw feet.
H: 9 1/2 in. 34.7 oz. (excluding burner).
$400-600
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George V silver teapot
james dixon & sons, sheffield, 1928-29
In the Georgian style, with wooden
scroll handle and finial.
H: 6 1/2, W: 11 1/4 in.
Total weight: 17.7 oz.
$500-700
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Two George V silver salvers
walker & hall and mappin & webb,
sheffield, 1928-35
Each of circular form with pie-crust
edge, raised on three feet.
Dia: 8 1/4 in. (larger).
Total weight: 20 oz.
$400-600
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George V silver hot water kettle on
stand
c s harris & sons, ltd. london, 1911-12
Oval form with partially lobed body and
gadrooned rim, the scroll-form handle
with large wooden spacer, raised on
stand with four leaf-capped reeded paw
feet.
H: 12 1/4 in. 38 oz. (excluding burner).
$400-600
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George V silver hot water kettle on
stand
atkin brothers, sheffield, 1913-14
Rounded rectangular form raised on
conforming pierced stand raised on
bifurcated legs with pad feet.
H: 11 3/4 in. 35.6 oz. (excluding burner).
$400-600
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Pair of George V cut-glass and silvermounted vases
gorham mfg. co., birmingham, 1915-17
The baluster form vase cut with star and
fan motif, the top mounted with sterling
silver flared rims. (2).
H: 10 3/4 in.
$400-600
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Twelve George V silver dinner plates
hunt & roskell ltd., london, 1916-33, retailed by storr & mortimer
Comprising five plates with slightly deeper well, underside with pattern
number 3344; three dinner plates with pattern number 3343; two dinner
plates with pattern number 4233; two dinner plates with pattern number
4232; each plate with shaped and gadrooned rim with various scratch
numbers to underside. (12).
Dia: 9 3/4 in. Total weight: 205 oz. (approx).
$2,000-3,000
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Art Deco George V silver and enameled cigar box
finnigans ltd., london, 1929
Rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated to one corner
with rectangular emblem mounted with white enameled
plaques, opening to wood lined interior, the engine turned
sides raised on conforming bracket feet.
H: 2 3/4, W: 9 1/4, D: 5 1/4 in. Total weight: 29 oz. (including
wood lined interior).
$400-600
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George V silver three-handled bowl
james dixon and sons, ltd., sheffield,
1918-19
Circular bowl with three handles raised
on pedestal foot.
H: 6 1/2, Dia: 8 in. 25.3 oz.
$400-600
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Pair of George V silver and wood caddies
ernest arthur jacob, london, 1930-31
Modeled in the form of a ship lantern, one engraved “Port”
with red lens, the other engraved “Starboard” and with green
lens, the hinged lid opening to reveal two-section wooden
interior.
H: 8 in.
$2,000-3,000
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George VI silver tea and coffee service
viners ltd., sheffield, 1948-49
Comprising a hot water kettle on stand,
coffee and teapot, covered sugar,
creamer, and wastebowl, oval bulbous
form with fluted lower half and
gadrooned rim, with wooden finials and
handles. (6).
H: 13 in. Total weight: 124 oz. (approx).
provenance:
Property of a Main Line collector.
$2,000-3,000
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Pair of Elizabeth II silver pricket candlesticks
gerald benney, london, 1963-64
The circular base with conical spike to form
candlestick. (2).
H: 6 1/4 in. Total weight: 18.4 oz.
note:
Gerald Benney (1930-2008) is recognized as one of
Britain’s most influential craftsman of the 20th
century. Benney trained at Brighton College of Art
from 1946-48, at which time his work was highly
influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. After
two years of military service, he began his studies at
the Royal College of Art, where a four-piece tea service and tray secured him the
Prince of Wales Scholarship. As a young designer in the 1950s, Benney focused
on creating pieces that were new and fresh, and unlike what had been done
before. He was strongly influenced by the minimalism of Scandinavian design,
which ultimately translated into his own style celebrated for its clean and simple
lines. By the 1960s, Gerald Benney became a recognizable and sought after name
in the industry; his textured, or “bark” finish (created by accident while using a
bent hammer), became one of the most recognized elements of his style.
$1,200-1,800
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Fine pair of Elizabeth II Britannia silver
candlesticks
retailed by james robinson inc., new york,
1973-74
In the early Georgian style, raised on
octagonal bases with shaped baluster form
standard. (2).
H: 7 1/4 in. Total weight: 35 oz.
$800-1,200
Continental Silver
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Twelve French silver teaspoons
maison odiot, paris, 1825-94
Comprising twelve teaspoons with giltwashed bowls, the handles decorated
with C-scrolls and shell motif, .950
standard, in original fitted box, the silk
lined interior with gilt lettering reading
“Odiot Fabrique D’Orfevrerie Rue Basse
du Rempart No. 72,” the lid with initials
CTL. (12).
Total weight: 8 oz.
provenance:
Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.
$500-800
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French silver partial flatware service
henri soufflot, paris,
late 19th century
Comprising six each dinner forks and
spoons, the reverse side of handle
with applied scrolling foliage and
bellflower pendants surrounding a
monogram, the reverse of bowl with
chased acanthus leaf, .950 standard.
(12).
Weighable silver: 19 oz.
provenance:
Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.
$600-800
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Pair of Louis XV style silver-plated four-light candelabra
19th/20th century
Shaped baluster form stem decorated with S-scrolls and flowerheads
issuing three serpentine foliate-wrapped branches terminating in scroll
and rocaille modeled candle cups centering an openworked twisted
leaf-form stem with similar candle cup, the undersides marked H.V,
possibly for Henri Vian, with various scratch numbers. (2).
H: 20 in.
$1,500-2,000
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French silver cruet stand and two saltcellars
maison odiot, paris, circa 1850,
with a belgian royal arms
Each engraved with the coat of arms of
Prince Phillipe, Count of Flanders, the cruet
stand with central handle and reeded
borders, supporting two large and two
small glass bottles each with stoppers, a
mustard pot and a caster, the base of stand
stamped Odiot a Paris no 9967; together
with two double salt-cellars each with
central handle flanked by oval bowls. (3).
H: 7 1/2, W: 9 3/4, D: 7 3/4 in. Weighable
silver: 60 oz.
provenance:
Property of a private collector, NJ.
Sotheby’s Amsterdam, Sept. 22, 2003, The
Estate of HRH Princess Lilian of Belgium.
$1,000-1,500
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Fine French silver and guilloché enameled box
early 20th century
Circular form, the lid finely enameled with a mask
depicting the green man on a radial ovoid lavender
ground, flanked by silver arcs engraved and enameled
with foliate sprays in blue and green, the sides enameled
on a chevron ground, opening to silver-gilt interior,
stamped with indistinct maker’s mark (possibly Janvier
Quercia), .950 standard.
H: 1, D: 4 in. 10 oz.
$3,000-5,000
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French silver and cut-glass claret jug
circa 1900
Baluster spiral cut-glass body, silver mounts
chased and incised to depict floral blossoms
and scrolling foliage, maker’s mark JM below
hammer and two stars, .950 standard.
H: 12 in.
provenance:
From the collection of Lanny Vines, Alabama.
Purchased from M.S. Rau Antiques, 2000.
$1,000-1,500
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German silver shell-form dish
late 19th century
Modeled as a shell with openworked C-scroll
rim surmounted by a winged figure, raised on
three openworked feet, .800 standard.
H: 5 3/4, W: 16 in. 37.8 oz.
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German silver and painted enamel erotic
subject cigarette case
late 19th/early 20th century
Rectangular form with rounded corners,
the enameled cover depicting a nude
female with floral wreath atop her
head, the gilt-washed interior
engraved with the names “Oscar
Philip Mike,” in original fitted box,
.900 standard.
L: 3 5/8, W: 3 in. 3.9 oz.
$800-1,200
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German silver presentation dish
pseudo hanau mark for martin-guillaume biennais, paris
Shaped circular dish, wide openworked rim with festoons
supported by four portrait medallions in oval cartouches, the
well centered by a profile portrait medallion of a woman on a
textured ground.
Dia: 9 in. 8 oz.
provenance:
Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.
$400-600
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German silver fruit basket
late 19th/early 20th century
Oval form with scalloped rim, the central well
depicting putti amongst ducklings in a pastoral
landscape, the wide reticulated rim with garlands
suspending from bows, birds, and floral blossoms
throughout, with two oval cartouches repousséworked to show a courting couple, .800 standard.
H: 3, W: 14 3/4, D: 10 3/4 in. 14.1 oz.
$300-500
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German silver tea caddy
early 20th century
Cylindrical form, the body repoussé-worked to depict
classical figures in various scenes within all over Cand S-scroll decoration, .800 standard.
H: 3 1/2 in. 5.6 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Major General James K. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 3 for more information on Major General
James K. Crain.
$200-300
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Danish silver partial flatware service
johan rohde for georg jensen,
copenhagen, 1915
“Acorn” pattern, comprising fifteen
dinner knives; six each steak and
luncheon knives; twelve each butter
spreaders (three slightly smaller),
condiment forks, and demitasse spoons
(in original box); eleven salad forks; ten
dinner forks (one slightly smaller); eight
each grapefruit spoons and teaspoons;
five cream soup spoons; two serving
spoons; two pairs of salad serving forks
and spoons; one larger salad serving
fork and spoon; one each gravy ladle,
jelly knife, pierced tomato server, cheese
plane, bottle opener, cake knife, serrated
cheese knife, fish server, fish serving
fork, meat fork, pastry server, sardine
server, strawberry fork, tablespoon, and
bar knife; together with eight iced tea
spoons in the “Reigning Beauty” pattern
by Heirloom Sterling. (136).
Weighable silver: 137 oz. (approx).
$4,000-6,000
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Danish silver flatware service for eight
johan rohde for georg jensen,
copenhagen, 1917
“Acanthus” pattern, comprising eight
each dinner and salad forks, demitasse
spoons; ten dinner knives; nine
teaspoons; three serving spoons; one
each butter spreader, meat fork, caddy
spoon, and cake server. (60).
Weighable silver: 46.5 oz.
$3,000-5,000
60
Twelve Danish silver salt spoons
georg jensen, copenhagen, 1945-51
“Blossom” pattern, marked “Georg
Jensen & Wendel a/s”/”Sterling
Denmark.” (12).
L: 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 3.4 oz.
$300-500
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Fine pair of Danish silver five-light candelabra
designed by johan rohde for georg jensen, copenhagen,
1945-77
Each on a canted and domed base with faceted stem
surmounted by scroll and berry cluster, issuing five upswept
reeded arms, the underside of base with hallmarks and no.
474. (2).
H: 17 1/4, W: 9 3/4 in. Total weight: 125 oz.
provenance:
Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
$15,000-20,000
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Baccarat glass decanter with Danish silver
stopper
harald nielsen for georg jensen, copenhagen,
mid 20th century
Paneled cylindrical glass decanter, the silver
stopper with sphere above two angular knops.
H: 12 in.
$800-1,200
63
Dutch silver tea caddy
circa 1884
Decorated in repoussé with biblical scenes
including the binding of Isaac and expulsion
of Hagar, surmounted by cylindrical pull off
top, .833 standard.
H: 4 1/2, W: 3, D: 1 3/4 in. 5.5 oz.
$200-300
64
Pair of Austrian silver sabbath
candlesticks
vienna, late 19th century
The knopped standard above domed base
raised on three openworked and floral feet,
engraved with floral blossoms, garlands,
and foliage, mounted and wired as lamps.
(2).
H: 11 3/4 in.
$800-1,200
65
Italian silver caviar server with twelve
spoons
mid 20th century
Typical form, the shoulder and foot
decorated with band of scrolls and
florals, fitted with twelve spoons, one
spoon is silverplated. (13).
H: 5 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 8 oz.
$400-600
66
Four Italian silver-gilt figures on lapis
lazuli bases
mid 20th century
Modeled as musical cherubs, each
playing a different instrument resting on
square-form lapis lazuli and silver-gilt
bases, .800 standard. (4).
H: 3 1/2 in.
$2,000-3,000
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67
Continental silver five-light
candelabrum
mid to late 19th century
The central standard raised on four
bracket feet each repoussé-worked with
grape vines, surmounted by a central
socket and two scroll-form arms each
issuing two sockets, the hollow
standard with wooden support,
unidentified marks to base.
H: 24 3/8, W: 17 1/4 in.
$800-1,200
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Continental silver cordial set
late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising a silver-mounted glass
decanter, six glasses, and undertray, the
silver overlay and tray depicting pastoral
scenes in the Dutch motif, three glasses
with etched decoration, .800 standard.
(8).
H: 8 3/4 in. (decanter). L: 8 1/8,
W: 7 1/4 in. (tray). Weighable
silver: 9.2 oz.
$400-600
69
Collection of miniature silver articles
Including a German silver Chinese
sedan with Hanau marks; a smaller
Chinese sedan, probably Dutch; a
German silver chariot led by three
horses; a miniature tea and coffee
service with creamer and sugar by P.H.
Vogel & Co., London, 1965-66; three
chairs and three tables inset with
Chinese coins, early 20th century; a crib
with maker’s marks rubbed, and other
miscellaneous items. (18).
H: 3 3/4 in. (largest).
Total weight: 12.5 oz.
$800-1,200
70
Nine silver boxes
continental, english, and american
Comprising a German silver square box
with incised scrolling foliage throughout,
.830 standard; a German silver oval pill
box, .800 standard; a Russian silver
rectangular box with engraved
architectural scene to one side, giltwashed interior, 84 zolotnik; an
American sterling silver box by
Dominick & Haff, 1882, the cover
monogrammed and engraved
December 25th, 1882; two Dutch silver
boxes, .833 standard; an English silver
pill box; two apparently unmarked
boxes, one with cover inset with cobalt
glass, the other oval and repousséworked. (9).
H: 5/8, W: 3 3/8, D: 3 in. (largest).
Weighable silver: 10.7 oz.
$600-800
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Fine continental silver-gilt filigree box
Rectangular form, the hinged cover worked to
show four rosettes against a scrolling filigree
ground, each mounted to the center with lapis
lazuli bead, the base decorated to each side with
rosettes within scrolling panels mounted to each
corner with a lozenge, raised on bracket feet,
marked DB, 925.
H: 3 1/4, W: 8, D: 7 in. Total weight: 24 oz.
$1,500-2,000
72
Continental sterling silver-gilt and
plique-à-jour enameled dessert service
marked jgk
Comprising twelve each dessert forks,
dessert spoons, and demitasse spoons,
spiral handle with blue, green, red, and
yellow enameled terminal within ropeform border. (36).
L: 5 1/2 in. (fork). Total weight: 15 oz.
(approx).
$1,200-1,500
74
Continental sterling silver and guilloché
enameled miniature tazza
The circular bowl guilloché enameled with
pink roses suspending from garlands on a
white engine-turned ground with light blue
border, above four columns raised on circular
base with similar motif, the underside
marked “Sterling” and “933” within
rectangular cartouches.
H: 2 3/4, Dia: 3 1/8 in. 4.3 oz.
$800-1,200
73
Collection of five silver boxes
Comprising a George V silver cigarette
case. J & R Griffin, Ltd., Chester, 191213; a sterling silver compact and coin
purse on chain, marked “EHE Sterling”,
early 20th century; a sterling silver
compact and coin purse on chain,
James E. Blake & Co., early 20th
century; an Italian silver necessaire,
.800 standard; and a guilloché
enameled circular pill box, .935
standard. (5).
Total weight: 22 oz. Various sizes.
provenance:
Property of a Main Line collector.
$700-900
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Sterling silver flatware service for
eight
charles grosjean for tiffany & co.,
new york, ny, 1885
“English King” pattern, comprising eight
each dinner knives and forks, salad
forks, butter spreaders, cream soup
spoons, iced teaspoons; six dessert
forks; one tablespoon; monogrammed.
(55).
Weighable silver: 88 oz. (approx).
provenance:
From the collection of Colonel George E.
Glober.
By descent through family.
note:
See Lot 13 for information on Colonel
George E. Glober.
$2,000-3,000
137
Sterling silver flatware service
tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1901
“Feather edge” pattern, comprising fourteen dinner knives;
thirteen teaspoons; twelve each luncheon knives, luncheon
forks, place spoons, cocktail forks; eleven salad forks; ten each
dinner forks and bouillon spoons; eight each fruit spoons,
demitasse spoons, butter
spreaders; six tablespoons;
two serving forks; carving
fork and knife; smaller
carving fork and knife; one
each cream ladle, gravy
ladle, cake server. (145).
Weighable silver: 170 oz.
(approx).
$4,000-6,000
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Pair of Continental silver torah finials
circa 1900
Tiered bulbous-form surmounted by
crown, openworked and decorated with
scrolls and fluting, hung with bells and
capped by a bird finial, the domed
circular base with incised Yiddush
inscription and marked “Sterling” and
“84.” (2).
H: 16 1/2 in. Total weight: 38 oz.
provenance:
Purchased at Lubin Galleries, New York.
$2,000-3,000
76
Collection of Judaica silver articles
Comprising a pair of torah finials with
applied Hebrew inscription, a menorah,
an Israeli silver kiddush cup, and a
filigree silver spice tower. (5).
L: 11 1/2 in. Total weight: 19 oz.
$1,500-2,000
78
Collection of Norwegian silver serving pieces
david-andersen, oslo, 20th century
Comprising a salad serving fork and spoon, a
fish serving fork and spoon, a sauce ladle and
two serving spoons, openworked handle with
flowerhead at terminal; two serving spoons and
fork with openworked handle; together with two
silver-plated asparagus servers. (12).
Weighable silver: 28 oz.
$400-600
77
Fine sterling silver etrog box
bezalel, jerusalem, early to mid 20th
century
Stylized etrog-form etched with
grapevines, pomegranates and
cornucopiae with filigree ball finial, applied
with bands and medallions of filigree work
with Hebrew inscriptions, raised on a
cylindrical stem terminating in spreading
circular foot, with gilt-washed interior.
H: 9 3/4 in. 8.8 oz.
$2,500-3,500
Russian Silver
lots 79-92
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Russian silver and cloisonné enameled belt and
belt buckle
the belt by ivan saltykov, moscow, 1882-99
The belt buckle by Vasily Icanov with enameled
scrolls in shades of cobalt blue, sky blue, green,
and pink, surrounded by a border of white dots,
the clasp mechanism in the form of dagger; the
belt chain comprised of half-rounds enameled
with blue flowerheads, the buckle with various
flowers and scrolls in shades of blue, white, red,
and purple, with dagger-form clasp, 84 zolotnik.
(2).
L: 19 3/4 in. (belt). Total weight: 5 oz.
provenance:
Property of a lady, Moorestown, NJ.
$800-1,200
80
Six Russian silver-gilt and niello spoons
moscow, 1882, assaymaster a.k, maker’s mark
rubbed
Comprising six large spoons with spiral handle and
ball terminal, the reverse side of bowl with three
varying geometric and floral designs on silver
textured ground centered by a shaped vacant
cartouche, 84 zolotnik, in fitted box. (6).
L: 7 1/4 in. Total weight: 10.2 oz.
$1,200-1,800
81
Russian silver vodka cup
carl fabergé, moscow, assaymaster
lev oleks, 1891
Cylindrical form, with engraved
monogram to body below a crown, 84
zolotnik.
H:3 in. 2.9 oz.
$1,200-1,800
82
Russian silver teapot
1891, moscow, assaymaster lev oleks,
possibly pyetr milukov
Cylindrical body raised on circular
pedestal foot with hinged domed cover,
incised band on florals and foliage
within a beaded border, with angular
wooden handle, 84 zolotnik.
H: 6 1/2 in. 11.8 oz.
$400-600
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Ten Russian silver-gilt and niello
spoons
moscow, 19th century
Comprising four silver-gilt and
niello teaspoons and one larger
spoon, the bowls depicting
various views of Russian
architecture, probably Maria
Semenova, late 19th century,
monogrammed; together with
five teaspoons, the reverse with
scrolling foliage, assaymaster
Andrei Kovalsky, 1843; 84
zolotnik. (10).
L: 6 1/2 in. Total weight: 7.5 oz.
$1,200-1,500
84
Two Russian silver and cloisonné enameled
pieces
late 19th/early 20th century
Including a kovsh, possibly by Nicholai Zugeryev,
the body enameled in shades of red, blue, green,
and white within a turquoise beaded border; the
second a vodka cup with similar design,
unidentified maker, 84 zolotnik. (2).
H: 1 3/4 in. (beaker). Total weight: 2.6 oz.
$1,000-1,500
85
Russian rhodonite and silver-gilt frame, enclosing
portrait of Nicholas II
marked for mikhail grachev, st. petersburg,
late 19th century
Oval form, the rhodonite frame with diamond cut outer
border surmounted by applied crown and laurel and
berry cast interior frame surmounted by a tied ribbon,
enclosing a painted copper half length portrait of
Nicholas II in military dress, raised on easel back, 88
zolotnik.
H: 6 1/2, W: 5 in.
$1,000-1,500
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Russian silver tea service
ivan khlebnikov, moscow, circa 1900, assaymaster ivan lebedkin
Comprising a teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and wastebowl, of conical form,
the body engraved with band of rosettes and scrolling foliage centered by a
monogram within a circular cartouche, the teapot and sugar surmounted by a
swan-form finial, the creamer of slightly different decoration, 84 zolotnik. (4).
H: 6 1/2 in. Total weight: 45 oz.
$2,500-3,500
87
Russian silver-gilt and guilloché
enameled beaker
spurious marks for fabergé
Spherical textured body below flared
neck with linear motif, raised on circular
foot with band of cobalt blue enamel,
84 zolotnik.
H: 2 1/2 in. 2 oz.
$500-700
88
Fabergé style 14-karat gold-mounted
hardstone, diamond, and guilloché enameled
scent bottle
The octagonal body on rose gold circular foot,
gold-mounted top with band of diamonds
surmounted by purple enameled floriform
finial, spuriously marked for fabergé and
workmaster johan victor aarne.
H: 3 1/2 in.
$1,000-1,500
89
Russian guilloché enameled, 14-karat gold
and diamond pin
marked for fabergé
Enameled with a blue guilloché panel
centered by a diamond, all within white
border, in silk lined Fabergé box, 56 zolotnik.
L: 1 in.
$500-700
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Russian silver flatware
service for twelve
moscow, 1908-26,
probably egor cheryatov
Comprising twelve each
dinner knives and forks,
luncheon knives and forks,
fish knives and forks, table
spoons, place spoons,
teaspoons, demitasse spoons;
six meat forks; two fish
servers; one each large
serving spoon and ladle with
gilt-washed bowl; the blades
stamped Varypaev below
Imperial Warrant, 84 zolotnik.
(130).
Weighable silver: 271 oz.
(excluding knives).
provenance:
From the collection of
Bohumil Messany,
Czechoslovakia Republic
military official.
By descent through the family.
note:
Bohumil Messany (1891-1967) was a
Czech military official and diplomat.
Messany served in London in 1920s,
and as Second Secretary under
Diplomat Jan Masaryk. In the early
1930s, Messany was ambassador the
Vatican during the time of Pope Pius
XI. After World War II and the Soviet
Invasion of Czechoslovakia, Bohumil
Messay was granted diplomatic
immunity, at which time his family
moved to Santiago where his brotherin-law, Otto Land, had fled during the
war to escape the Nazi persecution.
$15,000-25,000
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91
Six Russian silver beakers and kovsh
moscow, 1908-26, unidentified maker
The beakers of cylindrical form, the
kovsh with elongated hook handle, each
piece engraved with stylized rooster, 84
zolotnik. (7).
L: 8 1/2 in. (kovsh). H: 3 1/4 in.
(beaker). Total weight: 18 oz.
$800-1,200
92
Six Russian silver vodka cups
kostroma, 1908-26,
unidentified makers
Typical form, raised on footed knopped
stem and engraved. (6).
H: 3 in. Total weight: 3.6 oz. (approx),
$400-600
Middle Eastern &
Asian Silver
lots 93-99
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Group of Chinese silver ingots, sycee
late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising four of saddle form, two of
kettledrum form, and two of snail form,
each bearing various seals; together
with one unmarked ingot of circular
form, and one Vietnamese lang. (10).
W: 4 1/2 in. (largest).
Total weight: 65.3 oz.
$800-1,000
94
Thirty-four Chinese silver cups and
saucers
early 20th century
Comprising twelve cups and cup stands;
ten saucers, with unidentified Chinese
character marks to underside. (34).
Dia: 3 1/4 in. (largest).
Total weight: 38 oz.
$800-1,200
95
Six Chinese export silver and jadeite demitasse spoons
marked lyh 90, early 20th century
Bamboo-form handles with jadeite terminals. (6).
L 4 in. Total weight: 1.5 oz.
$500-700
96
Collection of Persian silver
19th/20th century
Comprising eight small tea glass coasters; six salt/pepper
shakers; a serving spoon; and a pair of candlesticks; each
decorated with arabesques and geometric designs. (17).
H: 9 1/4 in. Total weight: 37 oz.
$400-600
97
Pair of Japanese silver vases
early 20th century
Ovoid tapering form, the first finely engraved to depict Japanese pine trees,
the second showing homes along a mountainside, the underside with two
impressed Japanese character marks, in original wooden boxes. (2).
H: 10 in. Total weight: 39 oz.
$800-1,200
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98
Large Japanese silver presentation ginger jar and cover
meiji period, dated 1907
The body finely repousséd and chased to show flowering
branches on a stippled ground, one side engraved “Presented
to Mr and Mrs G.W.C. Drexel by the Officers and Crew of
their Yacht Alcedo, at the Conclusion of their World Yachting
Cruise, Yokohama, 1907,” the other side engraved with the
crossed flags and banner of “Alcedo. 1906-1907,” above the
initial “D,” character marks to underside.
H: 14 in. 63 oz
note:
The Alcedo was a private yacht owned by the Drexel family.
The US Navy purchased the yacht for service in World War I,
placing her in commission as USS Alcedo (SP-166) in July
1917. She was the first American vessel lost in the war,
torpedoed and sunk on November 5, 1917.
$2,000-3,000
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Pair of silver framed portraits of Thai
monarchs
early 20th century
Rectangular silver frames apparently
unmarked, with signed portrait
photographs of King Prajadhipok (r.
1926-1935) and the Queen Consort
Rambai Barni, each frame mounted with
a plaque bearing the monarch’s royal
seal below the great crown of victory;
the photo of Prajadhipok with
handwritten note “To Mr. David E.
Kaufman Bangkok, June 14th, 1933”;
together with a Thai silver presentation
platter engraved with inscription “The
Honorable David E. Kaufman American
Minister to Siam from his official family.
Bangkok 1933.” (3).
L: 15 3/8, W: 10 1/2 in. (frame). 30 oz.
(platter).
note:
King Prajadhipok (1893-1941), the
seventh monarch of Siam under the
House of Chakri, was considered the
last absolute monarch and first
constitutional monarch of Siam.
Prajadhipok pursued a military career,
completing studies at Eton College and
the Woolwich Military Academy in
England and later the École Superieure
de Guerre in France. Donald E. Kaufman
of Philadelphia was the Minister to
Bolivia from 1928-1929 and the Minister
to Siam between 1930-1933. According
to records from the period, Kaufman
organized a visit by the King and Queen
of Siam to the U.S. in 1931. In 1935
Prajadhipok became the first Siamese
monarch to abdicate the throne.
$600-800
Objets de Vertu
including a private collection of fountain pens
lots 100-129
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Swiss gold and enameled snuff box
circa 1800, possibly george rémond
Rectangular with canted corners, the cover depicting a
courting couple in a landscape within a periwinkle blue
enamel frame, all within a gold and blue enameled floral
border, decorated with urns at the angles.
H: 5/8, W: 3, D: 1 1/2 in. 54.7 dwt.
$10,000-12,000
101
German gold and enameled snuff box
circa 1800, probably hanau
Rectangular, enameled en plein with
figures and horse along a river
surrounded by a border of pink roses on
a white ground, the side panels with
horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, and
white enamels.
H: 1/2, W: 3 1/4, D: 1 1/2 in. 54.4 dwt.
$10,000-12,000
(reverse)
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Continental diamond-set and engraved gold pill box
Circular form, the top engraved with radial decoration within
rope twist border and applied to the center with a diamond
encrusted urn-form plaque, unidentified marks.
H: 3/8, D: 2 in. 27.6 dwt.
$400-600
103
French 18-karat gold and enameled cigarette case
cartier, early to mid 20th century
Rectangular, the covers and sides with overall line and lozenge
pattern against a black enamel ground, with sapphire
cabochon thumb-piece, the interior stamped with French
guarantee mark for 18K, engraved “Cartier Paris Londres New
York” with number “01073.”
L: 3 1/2, W: 3 1/8 in. 85.9 dwt.
$3,000-4,000
104
14-karat gold cigarette lighter
zippo mfg. co., mid 20th century
Rounded rectangular form with ribbed body, monogrammed
E.S.C, stamped “Zippo 14kt” to base of case, in original fitted
box.
L: 2 1/4, W: 1 1/2 in.
$400-600
105
18-karat gold bud vase
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1906
Inverted pear-shaped vase with twin
handles raised on circular spreading
foot, the neck with small band of foliage.
H: 5 in. 100.4 dwt.
$3,000-5,000
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Gold and hardstone flower study
after fabergé
Formed as a bouquet of violets carved
from a purple stone, each flowerhead
centered with a diamond, blossoming
from a gold stem with carved foliage.
L: 5 in.
$3,000-5,000
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Miniature rock crystal, coral and
gold ice pail
probably austrian
The rock crystal body of octagonal
form with band of gold to shoulder
with two coral rings suspending
from each side.
H: 2 3/8, W: 2 in.
$1,000-1,500
108
Baroque-style rock crystal coupe
probably austrian
Hexagonal bowl raised on a baluster stem with
gilt-metal fittings and tiered base.
H: 9 1/2, W: 5, D: 3 1/2 in.
$4,000-6,000
110
Continental gilt-metal,
champlevé enameled and
jewel inset singing bird
automaton box
late 19th/early 20th century
Rectangular case inset with
pearls and garnets and decorated in champlevé with scrolling
foliage, the top with hinged cover opening to reveal a singing
bird with feather plumage operated by a start/stop bird-form
pull to the front, the back opening to reveal a gilt interior,
raised on a shaped plinth with key storage drawer.
H: 3, W: 5 1/2, D: 4 1/4 in.
$1,500-2,000
109
Continental glass intaglio desk seal
19th century
The carnelian-colored glass matrix with classical
intaglio depicting three heads in profile, mounted
with a faceted glass handle.
H: 2 1/4 in.
$200-300
111
Continental enameled, hardstone
and lapis lazuli letter opener
Tapering blade engraved, enameled and jeweled with laurel
and berries, the hilt formed of eight hardstone tiers in various
shades of green and terminating in a lapis lazuli gemset bead.
L: 11 1/4 in.
$800-1,200
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Three continental miniature inset
gilt-bronze dresser boxes
late 19th century
Comprising a large oval box, a small
oval box and a rectangular box, each
inset to the top with a portrait
miniature of a beauty and cast with
foliate decoration. (3).
H: 1 3/4, W: 5 1/2, D: 4 1/4 in.
(largest)
$800-1,200
113
Viennese gilt-metal and enamel
desk clock
late 19th century
Small circular dial with Roman
hours, set within an enameled panel
painted to show a pastoral scene,
signed CSM to one corner, all within
a gilt-metal frame surmounted by a
laurel wreath.
H: 6, W: 6 1/2 in.
$1,200-1,800
114
Gubelin gilt-bronze book-form desk clock
lucerne, switzerland, 1st half 20th century
The reticulated and engraved cover opening to reveal a pierced gilt bronze dial
applied on an enameled panel with hand-painted medieval scene, marked “Gubelin
Swiss,” the spine engraved “Livre d’Heures,” the back cover monogrammed.
H: 5, W: 4 1/8, D: 1 1/2 in.
$800-1,200
114A
Art deco nephrite jade and enameled silver
eight day desk clock
retailed by tiffany & co., circa 1930
Circular dial with Arabic hours signed Tiffany
& Co., set within domed nephrite jade panel
and enameled silver mounts, marked to base
sterling with feather.
H: 4, W: 5 1/4, D: 1 3/8 in.
$2,500-3,500
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115
Collection of tortoiseshell boxes, card and cigarette cases and other articles
19th/20th century
Comprising a George V tortoiseshell and silver-mounted box, 1921-22, retailed
by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd; two George V tortoiseshell and silver
mounted cut-glass jars, William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham, 1929-30; an
English rectangular piqué-work card case, book box with silver mounts, and a
box with silvered mounts and central shield-form vacant cartouche; four
English and Continental tortoiseshell gentleman’s items; two Victorian
tortoiseshell cigarette cases, one inset with a portrait; a French tortoiseshell and
piqué-work silver sewing case; a Japanese gold lacquer and tortoiseshell cigar case;
two rectangular cigarette cases; and a woman’s dressing table box. (17).
provenance:
Property from the collection of Debra and Michael Coslov, Haverford, PA.
$1,500-2,000
116
Tudric pewter and enameled cigar box
liberty & co., circa 1905
Rectangular form, the hammered top inset with an enameled
plaque depicting a boat sailing at sunset, the base stamped
Tudric, Made in England, 083, Solkets.
H; 3, W: 6 1/4, D: 4 3/4 in.
$800-1,200
117
Art deco George V silver and enameled vanity
case
p.h. vogel & co., london, 1925-26
Faceted rectangular case enameled and gilt to
each side with a chinoiserie landscape within
engraved silver borders, set with sapphire
thumbpieces and opening to silver-gilt interior
with three compartments.
H: 1 3/8, W: 3 3/4, D: 1 3/4 in.
$1,200-1,500
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Visconti silver/vermeil “Alchemy” limited
edition fountain pen and desk set, homage to
Carl Gustav Jung
number 593/1038
The double-nibbed fountain pen with red resin
barrel and two separate sections, each half with
overlay silver and gold-plate engraved with
symbolic elements, the pen is magnetically
suspended inside a display with two dragons
forming a circle, held by a cone-shaped dual
reservoir crystal inkwell, with original box and
papers, and eyedropper.
L: 6 in. (pen). H: 9 1/2, W: 7 in. (stand).
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,500-2,000
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Visconti “Forbidden City” limited edition fountain
pen
number 124/888
The sterling silver barrel overlay with marbled blue
resin, vermeil miniatures representing Chinese
mythological figures throughout, with 18-karat gold
nib, with original pagoda-shaped box and papers.
L: 6 1/8 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
$1,200-1,500
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Krone “John Hancock Freedom” limited edition
fountain pen
number 4/288, with a piece of john hancock’s
wooden desk to clip
The body of red, white, and blue acrylic resin overlay
with sterling silver details depicting John Hancock as
he is presented with the Declaration of Independence
above Hancock’s engraved signature, the pen nib
surmounted by an eagle’s claw, with original box and
papers.
L: 5 3/4 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
$1,500-1,800
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Michel Perchin limited edition silver and guilloché
enameled fountain pen
number 49/88, maker’s mark jep, london, circa 2005
The sterling silver-gilt barrel with linear and wave
decoration, the cap with red guilloché enamel on wavy
ground and band engraved “Michel Perchin 49-88”
with English silver hallmarks, opening to reveal an 18karat gold nib, with original box and papers.
L: 5 3/4 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South
Carolina gentleman.
$2,000-3,000
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Montblanc “Pope Julius II” limited
edition fountain pen
number 739/4810, circa 2005
The cream-colored lacquer body
overlayed with gold-plated lattice-work,
18-karat gold nib engraved with Papal
seal, with original box and papers.
L: 5 3/4 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,500-2,000
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Montblanc “Peter I. the Great” limited
edition fountain pen
number 1039/4810
The dark green resin body with goldplated overlay and embellished with
laurel leaves, the 18-karat gold nib
engraved with the Imperial Russian
eagle motif, with original box and
papers.
L: 5 5/8 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,200-1,500
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Factory sealed Montblanc “Andrée
Putman” limited edition fountain pen
number 747/4810
Black resin barrel with gold plated rings,
with 18-karat gold nib, in factory sealed
box with all original packaging.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,000-1,500
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Two Italian Delta oversized “Dolce
Vita” fountain pens
The barrel of dark orange resin, the cap
of black resin with 18-karat gold-plated
engraved band, with original box and
papers, pen support, eyedropper, and
ink. (2).
L: 5 1/2 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,000-1,500
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Delta “Don Quijote” limited edition
fountain pen
number 493/1605
The red marbled celluloid body with
sterling silver trim and decorated with
images of the warrior, the clip depicting
a horseman’s lance, with 18-karat gold
nib, with original box and papers.
L: 5 1/2 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$500-700
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Omas “St. George” limited edition
fountain pen
number 595/730, circa 2004
The red enamel and sterling silver barrel
depicts St. George slaying the dragon,
the cap with white floral pattern, the
clip in the form of a medieval sword
embellished by a ruby surmounted by
carnelian cabochon, with original box
and papers.
L: 5 1/4 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,000-1,200
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Collection of seven fountain pens, in
original presentation boxes with
papers
Comprising a Montblanc “Bohème”; a
Montblanc “Hommage à Frédéric
Chopin”, with accompanying CD; a
Visconti “Van Gogh”; a Visconti
“Copernicus”; a Visconti “Ragtime”; a
Montegrappa “Eleganza”; and a Conklin
“Coronet.” (7).
Various sizes
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$1,000-1,500
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Picasso Art Collection “The Dream”
fountain pen
The blue marbled acrylic body with
embossed depiction of Picasso’s “The
Dream,” with 14-karat gold nib and
silvered case engraved with similar
design, with original box and papers.
L: 5 1/2 in.
provenance:
From the collection of a South Carolina
gentleman.
$200-300
American
Silver:
Tiffany & Co.
lots 130-149
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Sterling silver convertible covered vegetable dish
j.c. moore & son for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1854-69
Oval, with Greek-key rim and beaded border, the top with
beaded edge and removable scroll and beaded handle within
Greek-key border.
H: 5 1/2, W: 11, D: 8 1/8 in. Total weight: 34.7 oz.
$1,000-1,500
131
Two sterling silver ladles
edward c. moore for tiffany & co., new york, ny,
1871
“Palm” pattern, comprising a punch and soup ladle,
monogrammed; together with an Italian silver fish
serving set, .800 standard. (4).
L: 12 1/2 in. Total weight: 21 oz.
$500-700
132
Large sterling silver ladle
tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1872
“Vine” pattern in the tomato motif, the
terminal with tomatoes issuing from
leafy vines on a stippled ground, with
scalloped bowl.
L: 12 1/2 in. 8.2 oz.
$600-800
133
Sterling silver gravy boat
tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1873-91
Typical form, with stiff-leaf border
raised on oval pedestal foot, with
angular handle, monogrammed.
H: 6 1/2, W: 9 1/2 in. 11.9 oz.
$400-600
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Sterling silver flatware service
charles grosjean for tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1885
“English King” pattern, comprising eighteen each fish knives, dessert
knives, place spoons; seventeen each dinner forks, fish forks, cocktail forks,
luncheon knives, tablespoons; fifteen luncheon forks; twelve each dinner
knives and teaspoons; monogrammed, in original fitted wood canteen, the
cover of box with central plaque engraved “F.P.- M.B.A.” for Mary Barton
Atterbury, the interior of box lined and with gilt lettering “Tiffany & Co.
Makers,” the lockplate stamped “Tiffany & Co.” (188).
Weighable silver: 240 oz. (excluding knives).
provenance:
From the collection of J.W. Fuller Potter (1882-1945) and his wife, Mary
Barton Atterbury, by descent through the family.
$5,000-7,000
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Sterling silver travel clock
tiffany & co., new york, ny, early 20th century
The case decorated with foliate sprays enclosing
an oval medallion, the clock face within silver
surround with engraved stylized foliate
decoration to corners, the dial with painted
numerals and pierced hands with enamel
decoration.
H: 2 1/2, W: 2 1/2, D: 3 in. (opened).
$600-800
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Sterling silver vase
tiffany & co., new york, ny,
circa 1902
Elongated slender neck above
a bulbous body with scalloped
rim, the body decorated with
various floral blossoms with
trailing vines continuing up
the neck, monogrammed P.
H: 12 5/8 in. 29 oz.
$1,000-1,500
See also illustration on
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Sterling silver bowl
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1903
The scalloped openworked rim with chased floral
blossoms and leaves.
H: 2 3/4, W: 12 in. 25.6 oz.
$800-1,200
140
Sterling silver flatware service
tiffany & co., new york, ny, 1910
“Faneuil” pattern, comprising seven
each luncheon knives, dinner forks, and
salad forks; six each dinner knives and
place spoons; five luncheon forks; eight
butter spreaders; and two serving
spoons, monogrammed.
Weighable silver: 59 oz.
$1,500-2,000
141
Seven sterling silver demitasse
cups and saucers
tiffany & co., new york, ny,
circa 1911
Typical form with engraved laurel
leaf band at shoulder,
monogrammed ATP to cup, and
G.T.R. to underside of saucers, six
with Lenox china inserts; together
with seven sterling silver
demitasse spoons by Dominick &
Haff. (21).
H: 2 1/4 in. Total weight: 31 oz.
$500-700
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Large sterling silver trumpet
vase
tiffany & co., new york, ny,
circa 1914
Typical form raised on circular
foot, monogrammed B.
H: 20 in. 41.9 oz.
$2,500-4,000
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Sterling silver tazza
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1917
Circular, the well centered by a monogram within a
beaded circular cartouche within radiating sun motif,
the border with floral blossoms and bouquets of
flowers, raised on circular foot with similar design.
H: 3 1/4, Dia: 8 1/4 in. 15.2 oz.
$400-600
144
Sterling silver bowl
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1917
Plain circular form raised on stepped
circular foot, the underside with Tiffany
& Co. hallmarks and engraved “Original
in the Clearwater Collection
Metropolitan Museum of
Art/Reproduction original by Ephraim
Brasher New York 1786 1805.”
H: 3 3/4, Dia: 7 3/4 in. 20.4 oz.
$300-500
145
Sterling silver dish with pierced dome
cover
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1917
Circular plate engraved with family
crest, the dome cover with pierced floral
design below finial. (2).
H: 4 1/2, Dia: 10 1/4 in.
Total weight: 30.8 oz.
$400-600
146
Sterling silver vase
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1918
Trumpet-form paneled vase with
scalloped rim raised on circular foot,
engraved “North Shore Horse Show
1936 Junior Horsemanship won by.”
H: 9 3/4 in. 9.8 oz.
$500-700
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Eight sterling silver bread plates
tiffany and co., new york, ny,
circa 1923
Plain circular form with reeded edge.
(8).
Dia: 6 1/4 in. Total weight: 46.4 oz.
$700-900
148
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks
tiffany & co., new york, ny, circa 1926
Slim baluster-form decorated with
Neoclassical elements, on circular foot;
together with a footed bowl by Tiffany &
Co., circa 1914, with egg-and-dart
border, the undersides of each piece
engraved “December 11 1910-1933,”
monogrammed W. (3).
H: 15 in. (candlesticks). H: 2 1/2,
Dia: 11 in. (bowl). Total weight: 60 oz.
$3,500-4,500
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Sterling silver-mounted shell bonbonnière
jean schlumberger for tiffany & co., new
york, ny, second half 20th century
The seashell with silver mounts and ropeform decoration.
H: 1, W: 4, D: 4 1/8 in.
$300-500
Other American Silver
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Large coin silver punch ladle
william ball, philadelphia, pa, circa 1760
Plain rounded tapered handle and terminal.
L: 15 in. 5.5 oz.
$600-800
151
Coin silver ladle
second half 19th century, godfrey
shiving or george stephens
Typical form with shallow bowl.
L: 12 1/2 in. 5.2 oz.
$400-600
152
Large coin silver coffee pot
bearing marks for j.e. caldwell & co., philadelphia,
pa, late 19th century
Baluster form, repoussé and chased with berries,
leaves, and vines, raised on circular pedestal foot with
beaded edge, the handle with scrolling foliage and
acorn cluster, the hinged dome lid surmounted by
floral finial, monogrammed, the underside marked “J.E.
Caldwell & Co./Philada.”
H: 12 in. 33.8 oz.
$800-1,200
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Sterling silver flatware service for six
s. kirk & son, baltimore, md, 1825
“King” pattern, comprising six each dinner knives and forks, salad
forks, teaspoons; one each salad serving fork and spoon. (26).
Weighable silver: 34 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Colonel George E. Glober.
By descent through family.
note:
See Lot 13 for information on Colonel George E. Glober.
$600-800
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Silver architectural mantle clock
possibly gorham, apparently unmarked
Circular dial chased and engraved with Arabic hours, the architectural case
decorated to each corner with foliate pilasters enclosing panels of arabesques,
surmounted by a tiled roof and widow’s walk with pierced gallery, the French
movement marked A1.
H: 16 1/4, W: 8, D: 5 1/2 in.
provenance:
Reputedly exhibited at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1889.
$15,000-20,000
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Sterling silver three-handled loving cup
davis & galt, philadelphia, pa, 1888-96,
retailed by shreve, crump, and low
Baluster form with repoussé flowers, foliage, and Cscrolls, with three twin scroll-form handles raised on
conforming circular foot, one side engraved “Rev.
William G. Thayer and Mrs. Thayer from” below the
seal for St. Mark’s School, one handle engraved “Alan
M. Fay 1899,” the other “S. Prescott Fay 03,” the last
engraved “W. Rodman Fay 03.”
H: 11 3/4 in. 59.4 oz.
note:
Rev. William Greenough Thayer (1863-1934) was the
headmaster of St. Mark’s School and rector of St.
Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Southborough,
Massachusetts for thirty-six years. Rev. Thayer made a
great contribution to St. Mark’s, bringing the school
into the top ranks of America’s boarding schools and
becoming an important figure in private education in
the United States. He held honorary degrees from
Columbia University and Amherst College and served
as President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese
of Massachusetts and as a member of the National
Board on Religious Education.
$1,500-2,000
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Sterling silver flatware service
f. antoine heller for gorham mfg. co.,
providence, ri, 1888
“Versailles” pattern, comprising twentyfour dinner knives: twelve with new
French blades, seven with blunt blades,
five with old French blades; twenty-four
dinner forks; twelve each butter
spreaders, luncheon forks, salad forks,
cream soup spoons, bouillon spoons, ice
cream forks with gilt-washed bowls;
thirty-nine teaspoons; nineteen cocktail
forks; seventeen demitasse spoons with
gilt-washed bowls; eleven five o’clock
spoons; two serving spoons of different
sizes; one salad serving fork and spoon;
one each master butter, cake server;
with various motifs and monograms.
(257).
Weighable silver: 223 oz. (approx).
provenance:
Property from the Estates of Henry D.
and Gloria Paul, former owners of Henry
Paul Cadillac and Rolls Royce.
$3,000-5,000
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Six-piece sterling silver tea and
coffee service
goodnow and jenks, boston, ma,
1893-1905, retailed by j.e. caldwell
& co.
Comprising a hot water kettle on
stand, coffee and teapot, covered
sugar, creamer, and wastebowl, of
octagonal urn-form with linear band
at shoulder and angular handle,
raised on conforming pedestal foot,
the pots with domed cover
surmounted by an urn-form finial,
each engraved with monogram
below a crest of a bearded man
within a wreath cartouche. (6).
H: 10 in. (kettle).
Total weight: approx 132 oz.
(excluding burner).
$1,500-2,500
157
Sterling silver coffee service
william b. durgin co., concord, nh,
late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising a coffee pot, creamer, sugar,
and vase, of lobed baluster form raised
on conforming foot with scroll handles,
monogrammed “MSB”, the vase retailed
by Grogan Company. (4).
H: 10 1/2 in. Total weight: 61.7 oz.
$600-800
158
Sterling silver footed bowl
dominick & haff, new york, ny, late 19th/early 20th century
Circular, the everted rim repoussé-worked to depict floral garlands and
bouquets of flowers on stippled ground within alternating shaped
cartouches, raised on stepped circular foot, underside with pattern
number 7272.
H: 3 1/4, Dia: 10 1/4 in. 17.9 oz.
provenance:
From the collection of Major General James K. Crain.
By descent through the family.
note:
See Lot 3 for information on Major General James K. Crain.
$300-500
159
Cut-glass and sterling silver-mounted pitcher
whiting manufacturing co., new york, ny,
circa 1900
The cut-glass pitcher of elongated form, the silvermounted top with C- and S- scrolls,
monogrammed.
H: 14 1/2 in.
$400-600
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Hammered sterling silver centerpiece
bowl, in the style of Georg Jensen
nicholas schelnin co., new york, ny,
1904-09
Circular lobed bowl raised on
openworked chased leaf-and-berry
pedestal foot, the bowl with applied “R”
monogram, the underside with maker’s
mark, “Sterling/Hand Made/315.”
H: 5 1/4, W: 10 1/4 in. 37.3 oz.
$800-1,200
161
Pair of sterling silver threelight candelabra, in the style
of Georg Jensen
nicholas schelnin co.,
new york, ny, 1904-09
Circular base with openworked
leaf-and-berry standard, below
a baluster stem flanked by two
S-scroll arms, the stem and
arms terminating in a stylized
floriform nozzle, underside
with maker’s mark and
“Sterling.” (2).
H: 5 7/8, W: 9 3/4 in.
Total weight: 32.1 oz.
$1,000-1,500
162
Large sterling silver vase
black, starr, and frost, new
york, ny, early 20th century
Trumpet-form vase raised on
circular foot, monogrammed.
H: 23 3/4 in. Weighted.
$400-600
163
Sterling silver punch bowl
j.e. caldwell & co., philadelphia, pa, early 20th century
Circular bowl with openworked rim above a beaded border,
raised on circular pedestal foot.
H: 5 1/2, Dia: 8 in. 22.2 oz.
$500-700
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Four-piece sterling silver children’s set
william b. kerr & co., newark, nj,
early 20th century
Comprising a highchair tray with etched
depictions of Mother Goose nursery
rhymes; a mug, plate and bowl with
continuous frieze depicting pairs of
animals centered by monogram
enclosed by a depiction of Noah’s Ark.
(4).
L: 15, W: 9 3/4 in. (tray).
Total weight: 50 oz.
$1,500-2,000
165
Sterling silver flatware service
dominick & haff, new york, ny, 1917
“Marie Antoinette” pattern, comprising
six each dinner forks and knives,
luncheon forks and knives; twelve each
bouillon spoons and dessert spoons;
four demitasse spoons; two pairs of fish
knives and forks; two pairs of fruit
knives and forks; a pierced fish knife and
fork; carving fork and knife; one each
knife sharpener, meat carving fork,
master butter, cake knife, cake server,
pastry server, place spoon; two each
ladles and serving forks of varying sizes;
three tomato servers (two pierced) of
varying sizes; and three serving spoons
of varying sizes; monogrammed. (81).
Weighable silver: 82 oz. (approx).
$1,000-1,500
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Arts & Crafts hammered sterling silver bowl
the kalo shop, chicago, il,
first quarter 20th century
Circular lobed form, the underside marked
“Sterling Hand Wrought at the Kalo Shops
Chicago and New York G438”.
H: 6 1/2 in. 30.2 oz.
$600-800
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Monumental sterling silver punch bowl with tray and thirty goblets
reed and barton, taunton, ma, 1933
Urn-form punch bowl with everted rim and twin handles, raised on spreading
circular foot, the paneled body chased with flowers and foliage within
cartouches, the conforming tray and cups with similar decoration, the
underside of bases with hallmarks, the cups marked with “RS84,” the punch
bowl with “RS66,” and the tray with “RS83.”
H: 16, W: 29 in. (punch bowl). W: 29 1/2 in. (tray). Total weight: 854 oz.
(approx).
$30,000-40,000
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provenance:
From the collection of Lanny Vines,
Alabama.
Purchased from M.S. Rau Antiques,
October 1999.
Christie’s New York, Sale 9054, Lot 1,
January 15, 1999.
note:
A family business, Reed & Barton’s
roots date back to 1824 and it remains
one of the oldest silversmiths in the
United States. Started as Babbitt &
Crossman, the firm initially produced
Britannia ware, which quickly made way
for production in silver-plate and
sterling silver, which the manufacturer is
best known for. During the Civil War,
Reed & Barton manufactured weapons
for Union troops and went on to be a
prolific producer of silver-plate and
sterling silver items.
The firm’s work has been recognized at
several exhibitions, most notably at the
Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of
1876, where they were awarded with a
medal of excellence for the creation of
the “The Progress Vase.” From then on,
Reed & Barton was selected to create
articles of sterling silver for several
important occasions in American
history, including numerous special
orders by the U.S. Navy and various
presidential commissions. The U.S.
Navy requested flatware services for
several battleships, including the USS
Utah, California, Arizona, Minnesota, and
South Dakota.
Reed & Barton also took on several
other important commissions, including
a million-dollar award to design a
sterling silver dinner service for the
Maharajah of Barwani in East India. In
1956, Senator John F. Kennedy and his
wife were presented with a sterling
silver Paul Revere punch set by Reed &
Barton. The firm was later hired to craft
a reproduction of a taperstick that
belonged to Nelly Custis Lewis, the
granddaughter of George Washington,
which was presented to President
Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy in
honor of the anniversary of the birth of
George Washington. Reed & Barton has
continued to create special pieces and
in 1980, the company took on its largest
single order for the Saudi Arabian
government, producing over 3,000
pieces.
By tradition, this monumental sterling
silver punch set was commissioned for
the inauguration of President Franklin D.
Roosevelt in 1933. The set includes an
urn-form punch bowl, large serving tray,
and thirty goblets and bears no
monograms or inscriptions. Although
not confirmed, the “RS” numbers to the
underside may indicate that these
pieces were special ordered.
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Sterling silver flatware service
harold e. nock for towle silversmiths,
newburyport, ma, 1932
“Craftsman” pattern, comprising twelve each dinner
knives, steak knives, butter spreaders, dinner forks,
salad forks, cocktail forks, iced tea spoons;
seventeen teaspoons; six place spoons; three
tablespoons; two lemon forks; two sugar nips; one
carving fork and knife; one each pierced tablespoon,
olive fork, pierced bon bon spoon, ladle, master
butter knife, cake server, and sugar scoop;
monogrammed P. (123).
Weighable silver: 96 oz. (approx).
provenance:
Property from the Estates of Henry D. and Gloria
Paul, former owners of Henry Paul Cadillac and Rolls
Royce.
$2,000-3,000
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Sterling silver flatware service
william s. warren for r. wallace & sons mfg. co.,
wallingford, ct, 1934
“Rose point” pattern, comprising twelve each dinner
and luncheon knives, luncheon forks, salad forks,
teaspoons, cream soup spoons; ten butter spreaders;
eight dinner forks. (90).
Weighable silver: 75 oz.
$1,500-2,000
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Sterling silver tea service
international silver co., meriden, ct,
first half 20th century
“Royal Danish” pattern, comprising a
teapot, creamer, wastebowl, and tray,
baluster form raised on circular foot. (4).
H: 8 1/4 in. (teapot). W: 13 1/2 in. (tray).
Total weight: 54.3 oz.
$1,000-1,500
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Six-piece sterling silver tea and
coffee service
whiting mfg co., new york, ny,
20th century, retailed by
j.e. caldwell & co.
Comprising a hot water kettle on
stand, coffee and teapot, covered
sugar, creamer, and open wastebowl,
rounded rectangular form with fluted
lower half and lid, raised on four
acanthus-capped paw feet,
monogrammed. (6).
H: 12 1/4 in. (kettle).
Total weight: 154 oz. (excluding
burner).
$3,000-5,000
172
Sterling silver punch bowl
probably manchester silver co.,
providence, ri, 20th century
Circular bowl partially lobed and decorated
with repoussé and chased leaves, raised on
conforming pedestal foot.
H; 6 3/4, Dia: 13 in. 43.2 oz.
$800-1,200
173
Two pairs of sterling silver candlesticks
revere silversmiths, brooklyn, ny and
watson co, attleboro, ma,
20th century
Each of tapering form raised on circular
foot, weighted. (4).
H: 10 1/4 in.
$300-500
174
Two sterling silver cigarette cases
american, 20th century
The first by Watson & Co., Attleboro,
MA, of rectangular form with horizontal
linear decoration, the cover with
engraved initials G.H.C.; the second of
square form with diagonal linear motif
and gilt-washed interior, marked
“Sterling.” (2).
L: 5 1/4, W: 3 in. (larger).
Total weight: 9.9 oz.
$400-600
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Three sterling silver tazzas
20th century
The first by Henry Birks & Sons,
Montreal, with gadrooned rim; the
second by Frank M. Whiting Co., North
Attleboro, MA, with reticulated rim; the
third with openworked and engraved
rim. (3).
H: 2 1/4, Dia: 8 3/4 in. (largest).
Total weight: 21.6 oz.
$200-300
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Sterling silver tea and coffee service
gorham mfg. co., providence, ri, 1949
Comprising a hot water kettle on stand, a coffee
and teapot, covered sugar, creamer, wastebowl,
and twin-handled oval tray; baluster form with
hinged domed cover, applied monogram within
teardrop cartouche. (7).
H: 12 1/2 in. (kettle). L: 22 1/4, W: 16 in. (tray).
Total weight: 159 oz. (excluding burner).
$3,000-5,000
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Two sterling silver candlesticks
j. wagner & sons, new york, ny,
mid 20th century
Tapering square form stem with incised bell-flower
pendants and garlands, raised on circular foot. (2).
H: 11 in. (taller). Weighted.
$400-600
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Sterling silver leaf-form dish
alfredo sciarrotta for black, starr, & gorham,
newport, ri, mid 20th century
Modeled in the form of a tobacco leaf, raised on three
bun feet, underside marked “Handmade by Sciarotta,”
“Black, Starr & Gorham,” “Sterling” and the number “11.”
H: 2 1/4, L: 8 1/2 in. 3.8 oz.
$150-250
179
Sterling silver smoker’s set
cartier, mid 20th century
Comprising a cigarette holder, six match safes,
and five ashtrays, each with gadrooned edge,
monogrammed N, in original Cartier box. (12).
H: 1 1/2, W: 7 1/4, D: 6 in. (cigarette holder).
Total weight: 24 oz. (approx).
$1,500-2,000
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Portuguese silver tureen
porto, early to mid 20th century, stamped l. titulo
The lobed oval form body with scalloped rim decorated with
engraved and applied scrolling foliage, with twin winged
maiden-form handles, raised on four acanthus-capped scroll
feet, the scalloped cover surmounted by three pears
blossoming from chased leaves, similar engraving to edges,
.916 standard.
H: 9 1/2, W: 17 1/2, D: 9 1/4 in. 145 oz.
provenance:
Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
$2,000-3,000
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Mexican sterling silver pitcher
alfred ortega and sons, mexico city, 20th century
The cylindrical body of quilted design with removable fluted
cover, the underside marked with “Ortega/Mexico/925” each
within rectangular cartouche, an eagle mark, and the number
28117.
H: 8 in. 34 oz.
$400-600
Canadian Silver
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Canadian sterling silver children’s
tea set
henry birks & sons, montreal,
early 20th century
Comprising a miniature tazza, two
mugs, two plates, two saucers, two
demitasse spoons, and a tray with
pie-crust edge, each with incised
floral and scrolling foliage decoration
and monogrammed; together with a
miniature teapot, creamer, and waste
bowl by Wakely & Wheeler, London,
1921-22, similar motif and
monogrammed. (13).
Dia: 8 1/4 in. (tray). H: 3 in. (teapot).
Total weight: 27.9 oz.
$500-700
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Large Canadian silver serving tray
henry birks & sons, montreal,
early 20th century
Oval form, the rim chased with scrolling
foliage and flowerheads, the well
monogrammed, the underside with
engraved initials G.T.R.
L: 22, W: 16 in. 89.8 oz.
$1,500-2,000
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Large Canadian sterling silver fish
serving tray
henry birks & sons, montreal,
early 20th century
Oval form, the rim chased with scrolling
foliage and flowerheads,
monogrammed, with removable pierced
frog.
L: 21 1/4, W: 12 1/4 in.
Total weight: 85 oz.
$1,500-2,000
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Of Canadian equestrian interest, the
1926 silver gilt Connaught Cup Stakes
trophy
The George III neoclassical style twinhandled urn, apparently unmarked,
engraved within a roundel to one side
“Challenge Cup, Presented by Field
Marshall H.R.H. The Duke of
Connaught and Strathearn, K.G.,
Governor general of Canada, and
H.R.H. The Duccess of Connaught of
Strathearn to the Ontario Jockey Club,
1912”, raised on sterling silver mounted
wooden base, the silver marked
Sterling 925 and with Birks mark, the
front silver panel engraved “Won by
Goldbeater, May 26th, 1926 Owner D.
Raymond”.
H: 14 in.
note:
Goldbeater, jockeyed by John Maiben, ran
the 1 1/6 mile dirt course in the winning
time of 1:47:20. The Connaught Cup
Stakes, begun in 1912 on dirt at Toronto’s
Old Woodbine Race Course, and is still
raced today, along 7 furlongs on the rebuilt
Woodbine turf racecourse. The current
purse is $200,000 and the 2014 winning
time was a quick 1:19:53.
$500-800
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Two Canadian sterling silver serving
bowls with glass liners
henry birks & sons, montreal, circa 1930
Reticulated circular bowl and undertrays,
with green glass liners, monogrammed;
one dish with unidentified sterling
hallmark. (4).
H: 5 in. (larger). Weighable silver: 30 oz.
$300-500
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Sterling silver highchair tray
henry birks & sons, montreal,
circa 1930
Lunette-form, etched with band of
scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the
central well engraved “Grace.”
L: 15 1/4, W: 9 3/4 in. 27 oz.
$600-800
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Large Canadian sterling silver cocktail shaker
henry birks & sons, montreal, circa 1943
Tapering cylindrical form with removable cover
and angular handle.
H: 12 in. Total weight: 41.1 oz.
$700-900
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Canadian sterling silver coffee service
henry birks & sons, montreal,
20th century
Comprising a coffee pot, creamer, open
sugar, and rectangular twin-handled
tray, of tapering square form with
canted corners, heavily engraved with
scrolling foliage, each piece
monogrammed within an oval
cartouche; together with an associated
pair of sugar tongs. (5).
L: 26 3/4, W: 10 in. (tray). H: 9 in.
(coffee pot). Total weight: 116 oz.
$1,200-1,800
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Six Canadian sterling silver-handled steak knives
henry birks & sons, montreal, 20th century
The stainless blades marked “Birks Stainless Sheffield
England,” in original fitted box; together with three spoons
and two ladles by Henry Birks & Son, an English silver serving
fork, and a silver-plated asparagus server. (13).
L: 8 1/2 in. Weighable silver: 7 oz.
$200-300
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Pair of Canadian sterling silver
candlesticks
carl poul petersen, montreal,
mid 20th century
The tulip-form candle cup supported by
three stylized pod-form blossoms
meeting the stepped circular
base. (2).
H: 3 1/4 in. Total weight: 9.7 oz.
note:
Carl Poul Petersen (1895-1977), a
master Canadian silversmith, began his
training at the age of 13 when he
worked as an apprentice under the
leadership of renowned Danish
designer Georg Jensen. Petersen
studied and learned under Jensen’s
guidance for five years, in which time
he developed his own technique and
skill while adapting similar Art Nouveau
elements and the distinct simplicity of
Jensen’s style and incorporating it into
his own craft. The work of Carl Poul
Petersen represents an artistic style
that possesses a strong European core.
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Two Canadian sterling silver vases
henry birks & sons, montreal, 20th century
Trumpet-form with scalloped rim raised on circular foot, one
with weighted base; together with a sterling silver bowl raised
on stepped circular foot. (3).
H: 12 in. (vases). H: 4, Dia: 9 1/4 in. (bowl). 22.7 oz. (bowl).
$500-700
As a new master silversmith, Petersen
and his wife, Inger Jensen (1900-1976),
daughter of Georg Jensen, left Denmark
and emigrated to Canada in 1929.
Although Canada was entering its own
economic depression at the time,
Petersen was hired shortly after his
move as a mastersmith for Henry Birks
& Sons, Ltd. Petersen’s style remained
consistent through his use of
naturalistic elements and floral motifs.
Throughout his time at Henry Birks &
Sons, Petersen familiarized himself with
Canadian materials and began to
incorporate traditionally Canadian
flowers and wild life into his Danish
style. After ten years as a studio master,
Petersen opened his own studio in 1944
which produced fine pieces of handhammered and -chased flatware and
holloware.
Carl Poul Petersen was at the
forefront of Canadian modern
silver design. It was during the 1950s
and 60s that Canadians became
increasingly aware of the Danish
modern style and taste, at which point
Petersen’s handcrafted pieces became
highly sought-after. One of Petersen’s
most famous commissions was the
engraving and eventual replication of
the NHL’s Stanley Cup in 1962. Petersen
designed and executed a copy of the
original trophy to be used during travel
and to honor the winning team, while
the original is housed in the Hockey Hall
of Fame in Toronto. Petersen continued
crafting handmade pieces of silver and
jewelry until he retired in 1975.
$300-500
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Canadian sterling silver coffee pot
carl poul petersen, montreal, mid 20th century
Hammered body with stylized pod-forms and leaves at base
raised on four ball feet, with scroll-form handle and bud finial
to hinged cover, the underside with hallmarks and scratch
number.
H: 9 in. 22.3 oz.
$600-800
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Canadian sterling silver teapot
carl poul petersen, montreal, mid 20th century
Squat bulbous form, the hammered body with stylized podforms and leaves at base raised on four ball feet, with scrollform handle and bud finial to hinged cover, the underside
with hallmarks and scratch number.
H: 7 in. 25.5 oz.
$600-800
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Pair of Canadian hammered sterling silver
compotes
carl poul petersen, montreal,
mid 20th century
The scalloped hand-hammered bowl above
an openworked stem with four stylized podform blossoms on a stepped circular base,
the underside with scratch number. (2).
H: 8 in. Total weight: 37 oz.
$1,500-2,000
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Canadian sterling silver creamer, sugar, and
undertray
carl poul petersen, montreal,
mid 20th century
Squat baluster form, the hammered bodies
with stylized pod-form blossoms and leaves to
base raised on four ball feet, with twin-handled
oval undertray. (3).
H: 3 3/4 in. (creamer). L: 12, W: 6 1/4 in. (tray).
Total weight: 27.8 oz.
$800-1,200
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