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Fine & Decorative Arts
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Joseph Trippetti (American, b. 1923). Silver cloisonne enamel on metal artwork titled "Four Musicians" depicting four figures against a multi-colored background. Signed along the lower right. Unframed; height: 16 in x width: 16 in. Framed; height: 21 1/4 in x width: 21 1/4 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Condition: There are no visible breaks or repairs. Light wear to the frame. Verso not inspected.
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Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of two studio ceramic pottery vessels. Glazed stoneware including one tripod lidded vessel and one cup. Each marked along the footrim. Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. (Lidded vessel) height: 7 1/4 in x diameter: 6 in. (Cup) height: 5 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major losses. There is a small chip on the outer rim of the lidded jar (left), a 1/4 inch in length. The jar also has 2 hairline cracks that have been glazed over in the firing, but do not carry through to the inside of the vessel. There is no visible cracks, chips, or losses, to the footed bowl (right). There are several small pen/pencil marks inside the footed vessel. There is wear as expected from age and use.
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Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007). Group of six studio ceramic large dinner plates, 20th century. Stoneware of an iron-saturate, Mashiko clay body. With an ash celadon or iron-free granite glaze and white slip over a textured, rope-pressed inlay surface. The center is glazed with Mashiko Stone, an igneous sandstone glaze sourced locally. Each, diameter: 9 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major visible cracks or restorations. Several of the plates have a minute firing flaw along the outer edge of the center of the plate. One of the plates has a slight discoloration along the center of the plate, likely original to the artistic process and caused by being positioned along a cooler side of the kiln during the firing process. Light scratches along the centers of the plates, consistent with age and use. Light wear to the footrims.
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Yayoi Kusama (Japanese, b. 1929) for Third Drawer Down Studio, United States. Fine bone china or ceramic plate with box titled "Women Wait for Love, But Men Always Walk Away" depicting a fantastical and abstract network of polka dots and lines delineating human faces, 2009. Stamped studio, title, date, and artist's name along underside of plate. (Plate) diameter: 10 1/2 in. Condition: There are no cracks, losses, breaks, or signs of restoration. Light wear to the box.
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Patrick Dragon (American, 20th/21st c). Contemporary studio ceramic stoneware art pottery vase or pot with pit-fired glaze depicting colorful and abstract designs, late 20th to 21st century. Incised signature along the footrim; inscribed along the underside "10" and "#1800." Height: 10 in x diameter: 12 in. Condition: There are no major cracks, breaks, or signs of restoration. There are some small chips to the pigment along the upper edge and light wear to the gilt along the rim. There a piece of tape affixed to the underside. Light accretions along the interior.
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Patrick Dragon (American, 20th/21st c). Contemporary studio ceramic stoneware art pottery vase or pot with pit-fired glaze depicting colorful and abstract designs, late 20th to 21st century. Incised signature along the footrim. Height: 8 in x diameter: 9 in. Condition: There are no major breaks, cracks, losses, or restorations. Minute wear to the gilt along the rim. There is an area of dark yellow accretions measuring approximately 1 1/4 in by 2 1/4 in along the footrim, possibly from residual adhesive. Light wear to the footrim.
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Edwin Scheier (American, 1910-2008). Earthenware ceramic studio pottery bowl with incised abstract designs and figures along the exterior. Incised signature along the footrim. Height: 7 1/4 in x diameter: 10 3/4 in. Condition: There are no major losses. There is a small hairline crack that runs from the underside of the pot to the footrim. Light wear to the footrim.
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Grueby Faience Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Group of 16 American Arts and Crafts enameled green ceramic pottery tiles, late 19th century. Several tiles stamped "Grueby Tile" and "Boston" along the underside. (Tiles, each) height: 6 in x width: 6 in x depth: 3/4 in. Condition: General wear throughout consistent with age and use including some chips, scuffs, and some small losses along corners and high points. Many of the tiles are with cement affixed to the underside, consistent with their purpose as building materials, possibly obscuring further marks.
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Theodor Karner (German, 1884-1966) for Rosenthal, Germany. Vintage porcelain portrait plaque depicting the profile of a chestnut horse, early 20th century. Inscribed "Th. Karner" along the lower right. Sight; height: 9 1/4 in x width: 7 1/2 in . Framed; height: 12 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. Condition: There are no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Light wear including small shallow, scratches throughout. There is a small area of possible repainting along the left center edge along the horse's neck. There is an area of accretion along the lower right of the plaque, which overlaps the signature. Verso not inspected. Not inspected out of frame.
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Theodor Karner (German, 1884-1966) for Rosenthal, Germany. Vintage porcelain portrait plaque depicting the profile of a chestnut horse with a bridle, early 20th century. Inscribed "Th. Karner" along the lower left. Sight; height: 9 1/4 in x width: 7 1/2 in . Framed; height: 12 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. Condition: There are no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Light wear including small shallow, scuffs and scratches throughout. Light accretions throughout. Verso not inspected. Not inspected out of frame.
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Meissen, Germany. Group of four small figurines including one tiger, one representation of February, one representation of October, and one small girl carrying a basket. Each marked along the underside. Height ranges from 2 1/2 in to 4 1/4 in; width ranges from 1 1/4 in to 2 1/4 in; depth ranges from 1 in to 2 in. Condition: The items are in great condition with no visible chips, cracks, or losses. Light wear throughout as expected from age. A few scattered areas of gilt loss. Wear to the underside, consistent with age and use. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration.
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Set of 12 Black Knight "Regina" porcelain Bavarian dinner plates, 1910. (Each) diameter: 10 3/4 in. Condition: There are no major cracks, chips, losses, or repairs. There are signs of minimal use, is any.
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KPM, Germany. Cobalt blue enameled porcelain teacup and saucer with gilt, 19th century. Stamped maker's mark along the underside of saucer. (Cup) height: 2 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. (Saucer) Diameter: 5 in. Condition: There are no major breaks, losses, or restorations. Some light scratches along the interior of the cup. Light wear to the footrim.
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Carl Thieme (German, 19th century) for Dresden Porcelain, Germany. "Schneeballen" or "snowball" porcelain lidded urn vase with profuse flowers, birds, fruit, and foliage in high relief, 19th century. Stamped "Dresden" along the underside. Height: 16 in x diameter: 9 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major breaks to the body of the vase; however, there are several small chips and small losses along the high points of the applied leaves and flowers. Along the underside, there is an area approximately 1 inch in diameter of hardened clay, partially obscuring the stamp; due to the nature of profuse applied ceramic decorations throughout the vase, this is possibly original to the artistic process. Light wear to the footrim.
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Jaget et Pinon, France. French cobalt blue and gilt ceramic earthenware or porcelain vase, late 19th to early 20th century. With profuse floral, foliate, and dragon motifs throughout in a wide band along the flared rim, interspersed along the narrow neck and bulbous body of the vase. A crest along the lower lobe depicts an embellished monogram of "T" surmounted by a crown. Stamped maker's mark and "Francois" along the underside. Provenance: From the Collection of T.B. Walker. Proceeds benefit the Archie D. & Bertha Walker Foundation. The collection of T.B. Walker (American, 1840-1928) reflects his visionary passion for the arts and dedication to preserving diverse cultural heritages. A pioneering Minneapolis businessman and philanthropist, Walker assembled an eclectic range of decorative art objects that showcase fine craftsmanship and unique artistic traditions from around the globe. These works exemplify aesthetic beauty and serve as a testament to Walker's role as a trailblazer in art collecting and philanthropy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ultimately inspiring the establishment of the Walker Art Center. Height: 24 1/2 in x diameter: 10 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major breaks, losses, or signs of restoration. Crazing throughout. Light wear to the footrim. Dust gathered throughout.
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French gilt bronze mounted porcelain comport or centerpiece, in the style of Sevres, ca. 1890. Height: 7 in x diameter: 8 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major breaks or losses. Some wear to the gilt along both the base and the porcelain dish. Light tarnishing to the bronze base. Light wear to the footrim.
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Neoclassical Greek or Athenian terracotta attic pottery ceramic funerary lekythos or oil flask vessel depicting a young figure with draped chlamys robes and drawn sword. Label affixed to the underside reading "Elie Borowski."
(Vase) height: 8 in x diameter: 2 3/4 in. (Case) height: 12 1/2 in x diameter: 8 in. Condition: There are no obvious breaks or losses. Light wear to the case.
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Neoclassical Greek ceramic attic kylix or wine dish, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. There is a medallion along the interior of the bowl depicting a warrior fiercely wielding a shield, while the exterior walls depict elegantly dressed figures receiving gifts. The vessel is of a historical form, featuring a wide and deep bowl surmounted atop a flared or footed pedestal base, adorned by two looped handles on either side of the basin. Incised along the underside "itum turnce venel apelinas tinas cliniiaras," possibly a dedicatory inscription in Etruscan script addressed to the sons of Zeus (the Dioskouroi). Height: 9 in x width: 26 in x depth: 21 3/4 in. Condition: There are losses along the rim of the vessel and cracks throughout, as expected with age and use. There are several repaired breaks along the right half of the bowl. Some discoloration throughout and flaking to the glaze along the lower center of the vessel's interior. Wear along the foorim.
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Italian hand-painted maiolica or majolica ceramic wet drug jar, double-handled two-spout pouring vessel, or vase, late 19th century. Tin-glazed earthenware with profuse floral and foliate motifs against a cobalt ground and two large medallions depicting allegorical or religious themes. The first medallion depicting a haloed religious figure with an inscription reading "Eccie Acilla Doi." Along the opposite surface, the second medallion depicts two women with fantastical features including lavish wings and serpentine necks. Provenance: From the Collection of T.B. Walker. Proceeds benefit the Archie D. & Bertha Walker Foundation. The collection of T.B. Walker (American, 1840-1928) reflects his visionary passion for the arts and dedication to preserving diverse cultural heritages. A pioneering Minneapolis businessman and philanthropist, Walker assembled an eclectic range of decorative art objects that showcase fine craftsmanship and unique artistic traditions from around the globe. These works exemplify aesthetic beauty and serve as a testament to Walker's role as a trailblazer in art collecting and philanthropy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ultimately inspiring the establishment of the Walker Art Center. Height: 13 1/2 in x width: 13 in x depth: 9 in. Condition: Wear throughout consistent with age and use. Some pitting throughout. There is a large loss approximately one inch in diameter along the footrim and a second loss to the glaze along the exterior of the vessel, approximately one inch in diameter. Small chips to the glaze along high points of the vessel throughout. Wear to the footrim.
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Continental ceramic blue and grey jardiniere pedestal, possibly German, in the style of Westerwald pottery, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. Stoneware with salt glaze and cobalt wash decoration. The jardiniere features two applied handles and designs in relief of male figures and geometric motifs along its exterior. It rests on a stepped circular socle that is surmounted atop a columnar pedestal adorned with foliate motifs. The piece boasts an elegant, fluted column and a captivating blue, grey, and richly textured finish. Subtle variations in hue highlight the artisanal craftsmanship, while the intricate details of both the jardiniere and pedestal evoke a sense of historical grandeur. Total, height: 43 1/2 in x diameter: 19 in. Condition: There are no major restorations to the pedestal. There are many small to medium-sized losses and large chips along the high points of the applied leaf and pinecone forms throughout the pedestal. There is a chip along the upper rim of the base as well a small patch of adhesive residue; these are only visible when the bowl or vase of the pedestal is lifted to reveal them. Wear along the underside. Dust and debris gathered along the interior.
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Brilliant and tall American period cut glass trumpet vase with petticoat foot, possibly Libbey. Height: 17 1/2 in x diameter: 8 in. Condition: There are no major visible cracks, losses, chips, or restorations.
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Group of ten assorted vintage cut ruby or cranberry glass stemware vessels including decanters, vases, and bowls. Height ranges from 2 in to 8 1/2 in; diameter ranges from 1 1/2 in to 5 in. Condition: There are several pieces with fleabite chips to the rims.
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Vintage millefiore or millefleur glass paperweight. Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 2 1/2 in. Condition: There are no major cracks, breaks, or losses to the glass paperweight. Light wear to the footrim.
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Baccarat, France. Cut-glass crystal "Pauline" style vase with flared rim, 20th century. Stamped maker's mark along the underside. Height: 15 in x diameter: 8 1/2 in. Condition: There are no breaks, losses, or signs of restoration. Extremely light wear to the footrim.
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Steuben, United States. Art deco oriental jade-green glass lamp surmounted atop a gilt bronze base with foliate and crest motifs in relief, ca. 1920s. There are threads of ruby glass revolving around the upper neck of the lamp's glass vase. Height: 26 in x diameter: 6 in. Condition: There are no visible cracks, chips, or losses to the glass. Light accretions throughout. Some tarnishing and wear to the metal components. Minute losses along the colored strands of glass along the neck of the vase Lamps and wiring not tested.
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Gino Vistosi (Italian, 1901-1996) for Vistosi, Italy. Biomorphic, mid-century modern blown Murano glass "Zago" table lamp, model L282G. First designed ca. 1960s. Height: 15 in x width: 10 in x depth: 9 in. Condition: There are no visible cracks, losses, or restorations to the glass. Minute tarnishing to the metal disk along the edge of the lamp. Light dust gathered along the interior. Lamp turns on and work but has not been tested for prolonged use.
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Two George III sterling silver nut dishes. Of boat shaped form with leaf details. Gilt wash interiors. Each marked along the base with rampant lion, crowned panther, date letter G for 1802, George III mark, and faint maker's mark HS. (Each) Height: 2 1/4 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Gross weight: 7.205 ozt. Condition: Wear and tarnishing, polish accretions to the recessed areas. Bowls and bases firmly attached.
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Hester Bateman sterling silver pap boat with stamped floral edge along the inner lip, engraved along the exterior HW with floral details. Marked along the back with HB for Hester Bateman, lion passant, crowned panther, George III and date letter N for 1788, Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. Gross weight: 1.610 ozt. Condition: Potential past repair on rim. Some light tarnishing and wear.
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156 pcs set of Victorian English shell & thread pattern silverware. The majority of the pieces by George William Adams and from 1857-1859. All with monogram HC for Henry Cunliffe and Cunliffe crest of Greyhound. Also marked HC along the stems near the hallmarks. Including (all the following marked GA, lion, panther, and Victoria unless otherwise specified): 24 salad forks, 12 with date letter b for 1857 and 12 with date letter d for 1859. 36 large dinner forks, 24 with date letter b for 1857, 12 with date letter d for 1859. 24 tablespoons, 12 with date letter b for 1857, 12 with date letter d for 1859. Six demitasse spoons, four marked date letter b for 1857 and two with lion, panther, date letter d for 1899 and unidentified maker's mark. 18 teaspoons, 12 with date letter b for 1857, 6 with date letter d for 1859. 36 large spoons, 24 with date letter b for 1857 and 12 with date letter Q for 1891. One large serving spoon marked with date letter b for 1857. One large ladle marked with date letter b for 1857. Two medium ladles marked with date letter b for 1857. Two small ladles marked JR for John Round & Son Ltd, lion, crown for Sheffield, and date letter h for 1900. One fish fork and one fish server marked with date letter b for 1857. One pair asparagus tongs marked with date letter A for 1876. One pair of sugar nibs marked with date letter b for 1857. One pair of ice tongs with claw feet marked lion, crown, and date letter g for 1899 along with indistinct maker's mark. One pair grape shears marked lion, panther, Victoria, date letter R, and unidentified maker's mark CRWS for Charles Rawlings & William Summers. Provenance: Owned by Henry Cunliffe (1826 -1894) M.A., Vicar of Shifnal, in Shropshire. Passed to his nephew, Walter Cunliffe, Chairman of the Governors of the Bank of England & the Right Honorable Lord Cunliffe, 1st Baron of Headley. Thence by descent to the current owner. Length ranges from 5 in to 13 1/2 in. Gross weight: 404.725 ozt. Condition: Wear to all items, including to the tines of the forks, some tarnishing to the spoons, some spotting perhaps from previous polishing, potential repair to the sugar nibs. Client notes the set was at one point sent to one of the largest silversmith workshops in England for minor refurbishments and polishing.
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Set of 111 pieces of Gorham sterling silverware in the Chantilly pattern comprised of: 14 dinner forks, 14 salad forks, 11 soup spoons, six table spoons, 22 teaspoons, five demitasse spoons, three serving spoons,11 butter knives, one serving fork, one cocktail fork, two berry spoons, one ladle, one shovel form spoon, one small serving spoon. The following items have stainless steel components: a carving knife and fork, two servers, two small knives and 12 knives. Two forks with monogram D, one fork with monogram E. Additionally, two sterling ladles and a pair of sugar nibs, not of the Chantilly pattern. In a wood box. Length ranges from 4 in to 10 in. Gross weight (excluding items with stainless components): 106.525 ozt. Condition: No major bends or breaks, general wear with use and some tarnishing and accretions.
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Gorham, United States. Large footed bowl of plain design with flared lip. Purchased from Spaulding & Co., Chicago. Marked along the base Gorham in script, sterling, Gorham marks, and YC785. Height: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 12 in. Gross weight: 38.815 ozt. Condition: Wear to bowl interior, particularly where the base is attached. No major dents.
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Group of three pieces of Reed & Barton Francis I pattern vases and plate. Including one small silver plate with glass center with starburst in the glass. Marked Reed & Barton Sterling Francis I. Two bud vases, each of bulbous form with scalloped edges. (Plate) Diameter: 6 1/2 in. (Bud vases, each) Height: 2 1/4 in x diameter: 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 353.8 g. Condition: The plated with tarnishing and accretions and some discoloration.
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Whiting Manufacturing Co., United States. Group of six teaspoons and one sugar spoon in the Arabesque pattern. Each marked sterling with Whiting logo. (Each) Length: 6 in. Gross weight: 5.30 ozt. Condition: Some scratches and wear and tarnishing to the recessed areas.
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39 pieces of Wallace Old Atlanta sterling silver flatware. Including: One serving spoon, four tablespoons, eight teaspoons, one soup spoon, two quenelle spoons, one serving fork, six dinner forks, six salad forks, one oyster fork, two cocktail forks, one butter knife, five large knives with stainless blades, one slightly smaller knife with stainless blade. One serving spoon, and two sugar spoons, of different patterns, included as well. With a wood case. Length ranges from 6 in to 9 3/4 in. Gross weight (excluding stainless items): 39.805 ozt. Condition: Wear and scratches, no major bends or breaks. Wood case very scratched and worn.
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Mechanics Sterling Co., United States. Group of eight ice cream forks. Each with a swirling floral design and R monogram. Marked sterling with Mechanics Sterling Co. logo along the stem. (Each) Length: 5 in. Gross weight: 4.390 ozt. Condition: Some light wear and tarnishing.
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Group of 12 sterling silver spoons including: Two Gorham teaspoons in the Cottage pattern with monogram D, marked sterling and Gorham along the stem. Four International Silver Co. teaspoons in the Florence pattern, marked sterling and International Silver Co., three with monogram E, one blank. One Lunt teaspoon in the Virginia pattern, marked sterling and RBL for Lunt. One International Silver Co. teaspoon in the Stuyvesant pattern with hammered finish, marked sterling and J.S.Co. mark along the stem. One Birks teaspoon in the Old English pattern with monogram "B," marked Birks sterling along the stem. One Whiting Mfg. teaspoon in the Madame Jumel pattern with monogram "T," marked sterling with Whiting logo and engraving on back of handle, "Class 1917." One Gorham teaspoon in the Mothers pattern, with applied symbols on handle (potentially Kappa Delta), marked sterling and Gorham along the stem. One Towle serving spoon in the shell and thread pattern, emgraved C.A.W. Crosby on the stem and script "F" monogram on back of handle, marked Towle sterling along the stem. Length ranges from 5 1/4 in to 8 in. Gross weight: 9.945 ozt. Condition: Tarnishing and wear through out. One spoon with slightly bent bowl.
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Harris & Schaffer Co., United States. Sterling silver ewer with repousse grape vine details throughout the base, body and handle. The center with monogram MCS. Marked along the base Harris & Schaffer Co. sterling with lion, script letter R and crown. Height: 15 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 7 1/2 in. Gross weight: 45.770 ozt. Condition: Thumb sized dent at the top center and smaller dent near the lower right of the monogram. Components firmly attached. Some tarnishing, spotting and wear.
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Group of five English sterling cases including: One sterling case with foliate details engraved Peter 14-12-18, marked along the interior for sterling, Birmingham, 1917, Robert Pringle & Sons. One sterling case with foliate details, gilt wash interior marked for sterling, Birmingham, 1905, Henry Clifford Davis. One sterling case with foliate details and initials FM, gilt wash interior marked for sterling, Birmingham, 1913, J. Gloster Ltd. One sterling case with foliate details and initials CL, gilt wash interior marked for sterling, Birmingham, 1905, Henry Williams Ltd. One sterling case with foliate details, gilt wash interior marked for sterling, 1896, Charles Edward Soloman (no city mark but likely Birmingham). Height ranges from 1/4 in to 1/2 in; width ranges from 3 in to 3 1/4 in; depth ranges from 2 in to 2 1/2 in. Gross weight: 9.885 ozt. Condition: All cases worn and tarnished, fading to all gilt interiors, spotting and dents, all close firmly, some a bit difficult to open.
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Spaulding & Co., England. Pair of sterling silver shell and thread pattern serving spoons, with monogram VBW in script, marked for Spaulding & Co and with lion passant, panther, and date letter l for 1966. (Each) Length: 9 in. Gross weight: 6.950 ozt. Condition: Light wear and scratching, small knick to the bowl of one spoon.
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One sterling silver repousse bowl with rosette details on three leaf form feet. Marked 925, ster, vigeur. With a red glass insert. One Camusso Peruvian sterling silver shell form comport or taza, with dolphin stem. Marked sterling, 925, Camusso, made in Peru. (Bowl) Height: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 6 1/4 in. (Comport) Height: 4 in x width: 6 in x depth: 3 1/2 in. Gross weight (excluding glass liner): 14.905 ozt. Condition: Some tarnishing and wear. All components firmly attached. The repousse bowl with various small dents, perhaps part of the artistic process. Red glass liner intact.
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Group of four hammered Arts & Crafts sterling silver including: Lebolt & Co., United States. One small sterling cup with spout and fitted lid, both of hammered finish, marked Lebolt handmade sterling. Marshall Fields & Co., United states. One sterling hammered sauce ladle in the Colonial pattern, marked MF & Co. sterling colonial. Charles H. Didrich, United States. One sterling hammered napkin ring, engraved TWB and marked CHD handwrought sterling. Watrous Mfg. Co., United States. One sterling hammered cigarette case, engraved WAB, with push tap closure, interior clip and gilt wash interior, marked W sterling. Height ranges from 1/4 in to 1 1/2 in; width ranges from 2 in to 5 in; depth ranges from 3 in to 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 9.080 ozt. Condition: Some tarnihsing and wear, case opens smoothly and closes firmly. Interior clip is case works well.
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Bigelow, Kennard & Co., United States. Sterling silver serving set. Including one serving fork and one serving spoon, each with gilt wash and swirling foliate details. Each marked Bigelow, Kennard & Co. and sterling along the stems. With original fitted box. (Each) Length: 11 in. Gross weight: 7.030 ozt. Condition: Light wear to the pieces, fading to the gilt wash.
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Group of six sterling pieces including one pair of weighted tall candlestick holders, marked Sterling MFH weighted. One pierced and weighted sterling taza, marked Crown sterling weighted. One sterling sugar bowl and creamer, both weighted, both marked Revere Silversmiths sterling reinforced with cement. One hammered silver dish on three legs with scalloped edge and enamel details, unmarked. Height ranges from 1 in to 10 in; diameter ranges from 3 1/2 in to 5 in. Gross weight: 1,066.5 g. Condition: Candlesticks and taza with significant wear, dents and some tarnishing. Sugar bowl dented. Most of the enamel in tact. General wear to all items.
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Group of three sterling silver cigar cases. Including: One sterling silver cigar case with three slots, hook closure, and repousee design, marked sterling on the interior tab. One Gorham sterling silver cigar case with three slots, push tab closure, gilt wash interior, repousee floral designs, engraved FMS, marked sterling with Gorham marks. One Victorian English sterling cigar case with three slots, push tab closure, gilt wash interior, marked lion passant, Victoria and D&M. Height ranges from 1/2 in to 3/4 in; width ranges from 4 1/2 in to 5 3/4 in; depth ranges from 2 in to 2 1/2 in. Gross weight: 10.020 ozt. Condition: Tarnishing and wear, some dents, knicks and scratches, all opening and closing smoothly and firmly.
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Group of three sterling cases, including: One sterling cigarette case with foliate details, griffin and initials WKW. Gilt wash interior with spring two clips, marked sterling. One sterling cigarette case with foliate details, initials MDR. Gilt wash interior with one clip, marked sterling. One large sterling case with foliate details and monogram JMS in cartouche along the front. With gilt wash interior and tabs for elastic strap. English hallmarks along the interior for sterling, Birmingham, 1911, William Hair Haseler. (Griffin) Height: 1/2 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. (Foliate) Height: 1/2 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. (Large) Height: 1 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/2 in. Gross weight: 12.210 ozt. Condition: Tarnishing and wear, some spotting to interior of the griffin case. All cases open smoothly and close firmly. All spring clips able to open and hold firmly. Gilt wash mostly intact with some spotting, elastic is shot.
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Group of two 950 silver compacts and two Eastern cigarette cases. Including: One silver compact with floral details and empty cartouche, the interior with a mirror and case for powder (empty), marked silver 950 along the interior. One silver compact with depiction of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms, the interior with a mirror and case for powder (empty), marked sterling silver 950 along the interior of the powder case. Group of two eastern silver cigarette cases. One Russian silver case with monogram BZ along the front, gilt wash interior marked 84 zolotniki for .875 silver with St. Petersburg mark. One silver case with depiction of the Hagia Sophia along the front, gilt wash interior marked 800 with other indistinct mark along the edge. (Floral) Height: 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/2 in. (Mount Fuji) Height: 1/4 in x width: 3 1/4 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. (Russian) Height: 1/2 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 2 1/2 in. (Hagia Sophia) Height: 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. Gross weight: 450.9 g. Condition: Some tarnishing and wear, all components open and close.
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Group of three sterling cases including: One 950 silver cigarette case with foliate exterior, marked silver 950. One sterling billfold with foliate and floral details and empty cartouche, the interior leather lined with two pockets, marked sterling, N595E, and indistinct maker's mark. One 900 silver box with foliate details and wood interior. Marked 0900 along the base. Height ranges from 1 in to 1/4 in; width ranges from 4 1/4 in to 4 in; depth ranges from 3 1/4 in to 3 in. Gross weight: 479.4 g. Condition: Wear and tarnishing to all. Leather pockets interior with some pilling, all open and close smoothly.
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Group of four large silver cases including: One silver case with scrolling floral detailed front and marked silver 950 along the interior. One silver case with scrolling floral detailed front. With hidden push open closure. Marked Italy 800 along the interior. One silver case with vegetal scrolling marked along the interior with indistinct oval cartouche, 10, and 800. One silver case with foliate scrolling and initials G.H.T. marked along the interior 800 FW Peruzzi and two other indistinct marks. (950) Height: 1/4 in x width: 6 in x depth: 3 1/2 in. (Italy 800) Height: 1/4 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. (800) Height: 1/4 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. (Peruzzi) Height: 1/4 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 4 in. Gross weight: 865.4 g. Condition: Some tarnishing and wear, scratches to all. 950 silver case's interior chain missing one spring.
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Group of 20 souvenir silver items including: One vesta case marked Denver 1906 with design of moose and Latin name (cervus alces) and clock. One vesta case featuring the electricity building from the World's Fair St. Louis, 1904. The other side commemorating the Louisiana Purchase. One vesta case featuring buildings from the World's Fair St. Louis, 1904 including the Palace of Manufactures and the Palace of Mines and Metallurgy. One vesta case featuring buildings from the World's Fair St. Louis, 1904 including the Festival Hall & Cascades and the Eads Bridge. A group of 12 souvenir spoons, all marked sterling. Souvenirs from World's Columbian Exposition (2); Kansas City; Covington, Kentucky; St. Louis; Pittsburgh post office; Palm Beach, Florida; 1893 Centennial, Countess of Bath; Estes Park, Colorado; New Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri; Missouri (2). A group of four unmarked souvenir spoons. Souvenirs from Banner Buggies; World's Fair St. Louis; General Grant's Log Cabin; and Missouri. Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Length ranges from 2 1/4 in to 6 in. Gross weight: 537.4 g. Condition: Tarnishing, scratching and some dents. Vesta cases open and close firmly. Some significant rust and accretions to two of the vesta cases (Denver & Cascades).
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Group of three silver cigar cases comprised of: One sterling silver cigar case with three slots, push tab closure, gilt wash interior, engraved HH Cassidy, marked sterling and indistinct maker's mark. One sterling silver cigar case with three slots, push tab closure, gilt wash interior, engraved EAR, marked sterling and indistinct maker's mark. One German silver cigar case with three slots, push tab closure, gilt wash interior, engraved JJR, marked Ger.Silver. (Each) Height: 1/2 in x width: 5 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Gross weight: 244.4 g. Condition: Wear and tarnishing through out, each case opening smoothly and closing firmly.
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Group of six sterling silver serving pieces. Including: Gorham, United States. One soup spoon in the Gossamer pattern, marked sterling and Gorham along the stem. Gorham, United States. One serving spoon in the Mothers pattern, marked sterling and Gorham along the stem. One serving spoon with foliate details, marked sterling silver. Towle, United States. One tomato server in the Craftsman pattern, marked sterling and Towle along the stem. Towle, United States.One gravy ladle in the Virginia Carvel pattern, marked sterling and Towle along the stem. Towle, United States. One gravy ladle in the El Grandee pattern, marked Twoel and sterling along the stem. Length ranges from 6 1/4 in to 8 1/2 in. Gross weight: 11.725 ozt. Condition: Scratches and wear, some tarnishing.
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Group of 5 table lighters in various forms, including: One sterling heart form table lighter on three feet with snuffer, marked sterling along the base. One sterling double handled circular table lighter with snuffer, marked sterling along the base. One handled sterling table lighter of repousee floral design, marked sterling along the base. One octagonal chamber stick form table lighter, marked sterling along the base. One sterling table light of circular design with pitcher handle and snuffer, marked sterling along the base. Height ranges from 2 1/2 in to 3 in; width ranges from 1 3/4 in to 3 in; depth ranges from 2 1/2 in to 4 in. Gross weight: 7.825 ozt. Condition: Tarnishing and wear to all pieces. Repousse lighter appears to be missing a finial. A ccretions to the interior.
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Group of three silver lamp form table lighters. Including: One sterling silver lamp form table lighter, of plain design with bird form handle (with wick), marked Industria Peruviana, esterlina, 925, Camusso. One sterling silver lamp form table lighter, with bird form handle, English hallmarks at the base for sterling, Birmingham, 1957, Adie Bros. Ltd. One sterling silver lamp form table lighter, with small bowl engraved TWS, marked sterling and F with stars. (Each, approx.) Height: 3 in x width: 5 in x depth: 2 in. Gross weight: 9.155 ozt. Condition: Wear and tarnishing. The hinged lid to one lap is missing. Accretions to the interior.
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Old Newberry Crafters, United States. Group of six demitasse spoons with monogram O. Marked Sterling and ONC along the stem. (Each) Length: 5 1/2 in. Gross weight: 2.500 ozt. Condition: Light wear and scratching.
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Group of four sterling spoons including: International Silver Co., United States. One berry spoon in Wedgwood pattern, marked international sterling. A. Siowell & Co., United States. One pierced bon bon spoon, marked A. Siowell & Co. sterling pat. Whiting Manufacturing Co., United States. One pierced bon bon spoon in Roses & Scrolls pattern, marked sterling with Whiting logo. Mechanics Silver Co., United States. One pierced bon bon or nut spoon in bead pattern with dragon and slight satin finish, marked sterling with Mechanics logo. Length ranges from 4 1/2 in to 6 in. Gross weight: 2.805 ozt. Condition: All piercing in tact, some scratches and wear.
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Cartier, United States. Sterling silver tea caddy of cylindrical form. The top embedded with a bronze French medallion depicting Napoleon and Marie Louise from 1810. Medallion marked, "NAPOLEON GALL. IMP. ITALIAE REX. M. LUDOVICA FRANC. AUST. IMP. FIL. A. A." For the ocassion of Napoleon and Marie Louise's wedding in Vienna. The obverse featuring the turreted and seated city of Vienna. The body of the tea caddy engraved with initials LBJ BAJ, 1926-1952. Marked Cartier sterling along the base. Height: 4 in x diameter: 3 in. Gross weight: 223.6 g. Condition: One dent to the lid and a small bump, tarnishing and wear through out.
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Cartier, United states. One sterling silver basket. Consisting of a base woven in true basket weave with a rim and handle. Marked at the rim Cartier handmade sterling. Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Gross weight: 1.515 ozt. Condition: Basket weave intact and components firmly attached. Some tarnishing and discoloration to the interior mainly.
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Gorham, United States. Set 113 pieces of Gorham Chantilly silverware comprised of 10 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 oyster forks, six large soup spoons, six smaller soup spoons, 22 teaspoons, 12 demitasse spoons, 11 butter knives, 13 hollow handled knives with stainless blades, two quenelle spoons, one sugar spoon, one large serving fork, one ladle, one serving fork, one hollow handled carving fork with stainless tines, one hollow handled carving knife with stainless blade, one server with stainless blade. All marked sterling, pat 95, with Gorham lion, anchor, and G. In Gorham leather case. Length ranges from 4 in to 9 1/2 in. Gross weight (excluding stainless items): 90.070 ozt. Condition: Surface wear, some tarnishing and discoloration to some pieces, no broken tines or components.
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F. Ramirez, Mexico. One sterling silver table bell, of stem and blossom design that splits into two bells. Marked along the bell interior sterling, 925, hecho en Mexico, F. Ramirez. Height: 5 3/4 in x width: 3 1/4 x depth: 1 3/4 in. Gross weight: 2.970 ozt. Condition: Some tarnishing and wear, components firmly attached, bells ring.
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Peruvian colonial silver bowl with repousse decoration. The base depicts the Lima coat of arms of the crowned double headed eagle, pillars and shield, the bowl and rim with floral and foliate motifs and borders of spheres. On three hooved feet. Stamped "900 Pereda 900" along the rim. Height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 13 in. Gross weight: 497.8 g. Condition: The rim has come bends and undulation, perhaps a part of the original process. Light scratching throughout, very small dents. There is tarnishing in recessed areas. There are no signs of restoration.
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