Fine & Decorative Arts Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person PreviewSeptember 23 - 28, 2002 From 12:00pm to 7:00pm

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<p>Fine Art, Furniture, Silver, Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass, Decoration

<p>Metropolitan Galleries invite you to join us for our premiere auction of antiques and fine art
drawn from private estates and collections in the greater Cleveland area. Located in historic Ohio City, Metropolitan Galleries pleased to re-introduce the live auction format to Cleveland collectors and consignors. A city rich in cultural traditions and industrial wealth, Cleveland provides the backdrop for this unique sale replete with fine arts and antiques from the sublime to the criminal! Sale highlights include: Pr. 18th c. Italian Mirrors; 18th c. Italian daybed; Pr. 19th c. Bishop’s Chairs; mid 19th c. Italian marble bust of Cleopatra; Pr. 19th c. Monumental Vases; 19th c. Tansu; 19th c. Italian Blackamoor; European and American sterling and holloware; Spode, Royal Crown Derby Imari, extensive collection of Boehm & Herend, Van Briggle & Weller; Lalique, Baccarat, Waterford and 17th-20th c. European & American paintings as well as works by the late “Fast Eddie” Wakins, a notorious Cleveland bank robber! Please feel free to contact us at 216 631-2222 with any question or additional images. Or email: themetrogroup@earthlink.net Thank you for joining us – Kelly Grimm, Mitchell Sotka & Rayleen Nanni of Metropolitan Galleries.
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A Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn101 - A Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn
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In the bamboo style, northern Sung, circa 960-1279, in the form of a beehive with a parasol style lid, raised on a newer wood stand.17 1/2" h....
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.102 - Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.
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Chinese, 19th century, each vase hand potted with a bulbous vase issuing forth a slender neck, covered in a shaded blue glaze. 42"h. Condition:...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.103 - Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.
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The top constructed with four sliding doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with one shelf over five drawers, with hand wrought iron handles, th
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840104 - A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840
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The round top with gray marble inset with mother of pearl and brass, raised over a collapsible teak stand with reeded details. 28 3/4"h x 38 1/...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.105 - A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.
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The rosewood form inlaid with hand carved imperial green jade, apple green jade, ivory, carnelian, and coral, the double-hinged top opening to reveal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Chinese Teak and Marble Stand106 - Chinese Teak and Marble Stand
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Circa 1920, the round top with gray marble inset, over a wide apron with a band in a swirling dragon motif. 32"h x 12 3/4". Condition: no...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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An Antique French Bureau Plat107 - An Antique French Bureau Plat
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19th century, the serpentine top with leather inset and brass trim, the front of the desk fitted with a long drawer, all raised over cabriole legs fit
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930108 - A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930
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Produced in Chicago, in Louis XV style, each with a round top with molded edges over a scrolled frieze carved with "C" forms, raised on tr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk109 - Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk
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Mid 20th century, the writing desk with a rectangular top inset with a leather surface, with brass molding surmounted by a raised superstructure, the
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.110 - Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.
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The walnut frame with a curved and channeled back, gracefully sloping into the arms, the arms raised over curved supports, with a loose down cushion
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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James Dixon Pewter Tea Pot111 - James Dixon Pewter Tea Pot
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The paneled baluster form body with scrolled handle and spout, raised over four legs, surmounted by a floral form finial, stamped "James Dixon ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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English Sterling S/P Shakers112 - English Sterling S/P Shakers
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Made in Birmingham in 1928-29, each of baluster form with repousse gadroon bodies and chased foliate motifs, each raised over circular feet and surmou
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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English Champagne Bucket113 - English Champagne Bucket
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Of plated silver, the double-handled flared form with gadrooned body, the rim molded with a shell and scroll motif, stamped "EPBM". 8 1/2...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Victorian Plated Silver Cruet Set114 - Victorian Plated Silver Cruet Set
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Produced by Simpson, Hall and Miller, comprising a plated silver stand engraved with a floral motif, together with two cruet bottles, two casters, an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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English Plated Wine Coaster115 - English Plated Wine Coaster
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Early 20th century, the cylindrical form pierced with a lion and swag design, stamped "England". 5"h, 6 3/4"d. Condition: lacki...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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17th Century Italian School116 - 17th Century Italian School
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St. Jerome oil on canvas, dated on verso 1698 framed, 36" x 29", Condition: relined, cracquelure, label on verso art Expert de Roma
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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An English Decanter Set, c 1900117 - An English Decanter Set, c 1900
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Comprising; a pierced plated silver stand marked with indistinguishable marks, together with three decanters with petal cut necks and faceted bodies,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bohemian Liqueur Set, 20th c.118 - Bohemian Liqueur Set, 20th c.
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Comprising; a decanter surmounted by a clear octagonal stopper, together with six liqueur glasses, each flashed in ruby, and wheel engraved with birds
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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 A Gorham Sterling Tray119 - A Gorham Sterling Tray
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The scalloped circular form with a shell and scroll motif on the rim, centering an ornate script monogram (KMH), the verso stamped with anchor, lion...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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 An American Sterling Bowl120 - An American Sterling Bowl
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The scalloped form with stylized repousse flowers centering an ornate lined monogram (GCR?), stamped on verso sterling, 7073, 9 1/2. 22 1/2"h, ...
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19th Century Continental School121 - 19th Century Continental School
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Miniature Tavern Scene oil on panel framed, 8 1/2" x 7" Condition: no damage, very heavy varnish.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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19th Century Spanish School122 - 19th Century Spanish School
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Miniature Scene with Cavalier oil on board framed, 8" x 6 1/2" Condition: good
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Late 19th c. Continental School123 - Late 19th c. Continental School
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Untitled Harbor Scene oil on canvas, laid down on board matted, framed, 12 1/2" x 20 1/2" Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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W. Ongley (b.1883-?)124 - W. Ongley (b.1883-?)
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Parrot Study oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated framed 23 3/4" x 15 3/4" Condition: minor paint flaking on lower left and near ne...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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20th Century Continental School124A - 20th Century Continental School
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Bird in Boot oil on canvas framed, 28" x 22 1/2" Condition: some paint loss to canvas, slight cracquelure, indentation toward bottom lower...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A 19th c. Italian Blackamoor125 - A 19th c. Italian Blackamoor
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Modeled as a male Nubian holding a torch, raised on a chamfered square pedestal, fitted with electricity later, hand carved and polychromed. 90 1/4&...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Late 19thc. Continental Bergeres126 - Late 19thc. Continental Bergeres
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In the Louis XV style, the pair carved with a curved crest rail centered by a "C" scroll, flanked by a foliate motif, the sides similarly ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Late 19thc. Arm Chairs127 - Pair of Late 19thc. Arm Chairs
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Continental, each with a square back and curved crestrail centered by a shell motif, with scrolling foliage over padded arms raised over scrolled supp
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pair of 19thc French Arm Chairs128 - Pair of 19thc French Arm Chairs
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In Louis XV style, the walnut forms with rectangular backs, trimmed in a double brass studded border, with scrolled arms ending in foliate rests, the
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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C. Valton (French 1851-1918)129 - C. Valton (French 1851-1918)
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Bronze Recumbent Panther signed 3 1/2"h x 10 1 /2"w x 6 1/2"d Condition: no damage or repair, covered in a warm green patination.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Pair of French Fauteuils  20th c.130 - Pair of French Fauteuils 20th c.
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Each with a padded back, the channeled cartouche shaped back over a pair of padded arms raised by scrolled supports, the seat with conforming seat rai
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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A Louis XVI Style Ballroom Chair131 - A Louis XVI Style Ballroom Chair
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Circa 1900, the curved crestrail centered by a ribbon motif, over a half-caned back, supported by an urn shaped back splat with swags and garlands, a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pair of Italian Throne Chairs132 - Pair of Italian Throne Chairs
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19th century, each with a rectangular back, surmounted by hand carved and gilt foliate finials, the straight arms with molded edges, the square seat r
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Pair of Italian Fauteuils, 19th c.133 - Pair of Italian Fauteuils, 19th c.
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Carved in fruitwood, each with a curved crestrail, centered by a small floral bouquet over a cartouche shaped upholstered back, flanked by elegantly c
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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A Pair of Italian Stands134 - A Pair of Italian Stands
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Part 19th century, each with a top covered in a faux green marble finish, raised on hand carved standards in the form of "C" scrolls, iss...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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A Val St. Lambert Epergne135 - A Val St. Lambert Epergne
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The dore bronze hexagonal base issuing forth three scrolled arms, surmounted by cut crystal bowls, centering a cut crystal trumpet vase, the base stam
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Val St. Lambert Candlesticks136 - Val St. Lambert Candlesticks
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In the "Gardenia" pattern, each hexagonal form with two conforming knops, acid etched on the base "Val St. Lambert". 9 1/2"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Tiffany Crystal Obelisque137 - A Tiffany Crystal Obelisque
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Molded in the form of a flared column, acid etched "Tiffany and Co.". 9 1/2"h. Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Scandinavian Glass Vase, 20thc138 - Scandinavian Glass Vase, 20thc
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In the style of Kosta Boda, the flared olive glass form wheel engraved with a stylized female figure, signed Oy Kumela. 7 7/8"h. Condition: ver...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Group of Glassware, 20th c.139 - A Group of Glassware, 20th c.
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Comprising: a contemporary ribbed cylindrical blown glass vase, unsigned; together with a molded and frosted "tumble-up", unsigned. 8 1/2&...
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A Pair of Majolica Stands140 - A Pair of Majolica Stands
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Each diminutive green glaze leaf form raised over a square architectural base veneered in green veined marble. 7 1/2"h. Condition: spur marks ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Creamware Candlesticks141 - Pair of Creamware Candlesticks
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Produced by Mottahedeh, of columnar form, molded with swags, medallions, and other neo-classical motifs, signed "Itlay" in black, affixed ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Crystal and Plated Silver Lamp142 - A Crystal and Plated Silver Lamp
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The crystal standard in the form of an urn, flanked by silver mounts, and "s" scroll handles, resting on a crystal and plated silver base....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Pair of Italian Crystal Sconces143 - A Pair of Italian Crystal Sconces
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Each centered with a cupid in flight holding three branches issuing foliate candle holder and drip pans. 18"h. x 21"w.x 10"d. Mino...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp144 - A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp
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In the form of an urn, the body faceted, surmounted by a Waterford finial. 35"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Waterford Lismore Decanter145 - A Waterford Lismore Decanter
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Cut with a tapering neck , with a matching stopper, acid etched Waterford on the base. 13"h. Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp146 - A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp
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Of columnar form. 34 1/4"h. Condition: no damage or repair on lamp, shade with several pin size marks.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp147 - A Waterford Crystal Table Lamp
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Of baluster form, both lamp and finial marked Waterford.30 3/4"h. Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Anglo-Irish Glass Compote, 148 - Anglo-Irish Glass Compote,
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19th century, the flared form petal cut with a scalloped rim, raised over a paneled baluster stem and a hexagonal base. 8 1/4"h, 7 1/2"d. ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Group of Antique Glassware149 - A Group of Antique Glassware
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Comprising; an American cut glass pitcher faceted with flowers, boughs, and diamonds; a molded biscuit jar of cylindrical form; and a scalloped flint
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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