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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Four Anglo-Irish Bar Glasses150 - Four Anglo-Irish Bar Glasses
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Comprising; two double old fashioned glasses and two old fashioned glasses, each of cylindrical form with a petal cut base surmounted by a diamond cu
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Baccarat Vase151 - A Baccarat Vase
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The clear form surmounted by a green baton, the baton acid etched with the company logo, the vase engraved Baccarat in script. 6 1/2"h. Conditi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Four Baccarat Julip Glasses152 - Four Baccarat Julip Glasses
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Of slightly flared form, acid etched on the base with Baccarat logo. 5 1/2"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Baccarat "Primavera" Vase153 - A Baccarat "Primavera" Vase
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The shell form issuing forth a trumpet shaped neck, all raised over a circular foot, acid etched with Baccarat logo. 8 1/8"h. Condition: excel...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Baccarat Crystal Carafe154 - A Baccarat Crystal Carafe
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Of globular form, engraved with bold diagonal curves, acid etched "Baccarat" logo. 7 7/8"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Marble and Onyx Bust, c.1900155 - A Marble and Onyx Bust, c.1900
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In the form of a Renaissance lady, raised on a stepped base. 20 1/2"h. Condition: minor scuffing and scratches, small chip to base.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Paul DuBois (French 1859-1938)156 - Paul DuBois (French 1859-1938)
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Bronze Female Bust Covered in a greenish-gold patination, signed and dated near base. 20"h. Condition: chip to slate plinth.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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A Pair of Brass Chenets, 19th c.157 - A Pair of Brass Chenets, 19th c.
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Probably French, each in the form of scrolling foliage, issuing forth blossoms, accompanied by a matching fender.16 3/4"h 38"w.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pair of French Candlesticks, 158 - Pair of French Candlesticks,
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19th century, each cast in white metal in the form of a putto, one representing the continent of Africa, the other America, both raised on engraved sl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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20th Century Italian School159 - 20th Century Italian School
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Untitled Alabaster Female Figure Inscribed and dated "Italy 55" 17 1/2"h. Condition: scuff running down leg to knee, base with wear ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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19th c. Italian Marble Bust 160 - 19th c. Italian Marble Bust
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Exquisitely sculpted as the Queen of the Nile, adorned with jewels and draped in a robe, her brow furrowed, and the serpent coiled in the moment befor
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Early 20th c. Hungarian School161 - Early 20th c. Hungarian School
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Toilette oil on canvas framed, 38 1/2" x 31
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pair of 18th c. Italian Gilt Mirrors162 - Pair of 18th c. Italian Gilt Mirrors
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Each surmounted by a cornice centered by a mirror plate, flanked by "c" scrolls, all above a rectangular mirror plate with similar scrolle...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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An 18thc. Italian Walnut Bed163 - An 18thc. Italian Walnut Bed
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Circa 1790-1810, in the Neo-Classical style, the rectangular head board and matching foot board with carved gilt and painted finials of foliate design
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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A Mahogany Empire Sofa, 19th c.164 - A Mahogany Empire Sofa, 19th c.
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Of scrolled form, with a padded rectangular seat and back, raised on bulbous legs.34"h x 84"w x 24"d. Condition: lacking small areas ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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An Empire Style Buffet, 20th c.165 - An Empire Style Buffet, 20th c.
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Constructed of flame mahogany, the rectangular backsplash flanked by curved supports, over a rectangular top, the lower portion with three short draw
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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A Mahogany Pedestal166 - A Mahogany Pedestal
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The square top with a double inlay border and molded edges, raised on a conforming molded base. 45 1/2"h. 15 1/2"d. Condition: shrinkage ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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A Neo-Classical Style Low Table167 - A Neo-Classical Style Low Table
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20th century, the round two tone veneered top raised on an ebony urn shaped support, supported on four feet.24"h, 35 3/4"d. Condition: sev...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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An American Sterling Fish Slice168 - An American Sterling Fish Slice
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Probably 19th century, maker and pattern unknown, the handle struck with a laughing devil and goat cranium, the blade engraved with scrolling ivy lea
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Six Towle Sterling Place Spoons169 - Six Towle Sterling Place Spoons
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In the "Paul Revere" pattern, each monogrammed "P", retailed by the J. Wetherell and Son Co., stamped with Towle hallmark, sterl...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Whiting Lily Sterling Olive Spoon170 - Whiting Lily Sterling Olive Spoon
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Struck with company logo, sterling. 8 1/4"l. Condition: gilt bowl slightly rubbed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gorham Sterling Berry Spoon171 - Gorham Sterling Berry Spoon
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In the "Imperial Chrysanthemum" pattern, stamped with Gorham logo, sterling. 8 1/2"l. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Whiting Sterling Place Spoons172 - Whiting Sterling Place Spoons
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Comprising four spoons in the "Plain Tip" pattern, each with a foliate "P" monogram, stamped with Whiting logo, sterling. 7"...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Gorham Sterling Place Spoons173 - Gorham Sterling Place Spoons
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Comprising five spoons , each with Gorham logo, copyrighted, sterling. 7"l. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gorham Sterling Butter Pats174 - Gorham Sterling Butter Pats
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Comprising; 12 butter pats, each embossed with a floral and scroll motif rim, stamped with Gorham logo, sterling, A3185. 3"d. Condition: one ri...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Tiffany Sterling Leaf Dish175 - A Tiffany Sterling Leaf Dish
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In the form of an ivy leaf, raised on two ball feet, stamped Tiffany and Co. makers sterling, 23159. 5 1/2" x 5 1/4". Condition: very good...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Group of Sterling Serving Pieces176 - Group of Sterling Serving Pieces
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Manufactured by the Heirloom company, in the "Damask Rose" pattern, comprising; a tomato server,a relish fork, a cheese server, a hollow ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Damask Rose Dinner Service177 - Damask Rose Dinner Service
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Produced by the Heirloom Company in sterling silver, comprising; 13 hollow handled dinner knives, 15 dinner forks, 7 luncheon forks, 12 dessert forks,
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Gorham Chantilly Dinner Service178 - Gorham Chantilly Dinner Service
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Crafted in sterling, comprising; 12 hollow handled dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 luncheon forks, 12 dessert forks, 24 teaspoons, 12 bouillon spoo
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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A Rare Herend Studio Vase,179 - A Rare Herend Studio Vase,
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Designed and crafted in 1986 by Jen Palkovics, the baluster form (shape # 6573) painted with an iron red ground covered with gilt arabesque strapwork,
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Herend Blanc de Chine Figure180 - Herend Blanc de Chine Figure
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Crafted circa 1940, after P. Farkas, molded as two wrestling nude males, the circular base with molded signature, stamped in blue with "H"...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Rothchild Bird Serving Pieces181 - Rothchild Bird Serving Pieces
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Produced by Herend, comprising; two leaf form dishes and a round cake plate, painted in polychrome enamels with company logo on verso. Leaf, 8"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Herend "Kimberley" Tureen182 - A Herend "Kimberley" Tureen
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Hand painted in polychrome enamels with delicate floral sprigs, with branch form handles, stamped with Herend logo, numbered 1014/MF, impressed Herend
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Herend Guinea Fowl Figure183 - A Herend Guinea Fowl Figure
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Hand painted, , impressed and stamped Herend, with logo, incised 5612. 6 1/4" h. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Herend Blue Fishnet Rooster184 - Herend Blue Fishnet Rooster
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Stamped with company logo, impressed Herend, incised 5031. 5 1/2"h. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Herend Blue Fishnet Bunny185 - A Herend Blue Fishnet Bunny
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Modeled as a seated bunny, one paw raised in the air, painted in a blue fishnet motif, stamped in blue with Herend logo, impressed Herend. 4 1/2&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Herend Orange Fishnet Owl186 - Herend Orange Fishnet Owl
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Perched upon a rocky base, accented in raspberry, blue, turquoise and black; the details gilt, stamped with the company logo in blue, impressed Herend
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Herend Black Fishnet Peacock187 - A Herend Black Fishnet Peacock
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Modeled with an outspread tail, accented in blue, raspberry, and green, the details picked out in gilt, stamped in blue with Herend logo, numbered 507
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Herend Blue Fishnet Peacock188 - A Herend Blue Fishnet Peacock
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Modeled with an outspread tail, accented in green, blue, black, and raspberry, the details picked out in gilt, stamped in blue with Herend logo, incis
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Herend Orange Fishnet Turkey189 - A Herend Orange Fishnet Turkey
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Modeled as a plump turkey, accented with turquoise, cobalt, fuschia, and black, the details gilt, stamped in blue with Herend logo, impressed Herend,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dresden Figural Candlestick190 - Dresden Figural Candlestick
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Manufactured by Carl Thieme in Dresden, circa 1901, modeled as a cherubic couple garbed in 18th century style clothing, the boy draped with an ivy sw
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dutch Tile, early 18th century191 - Dutch Tile, early 18th century
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Painted in blue, depicting a religious scene, enclosed by stylized flowers, unsigned. 5" x 5". Condition: flakes to edges, otherwise very ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dutch Tile, early 18th century192 - Dutch Tile, early 18th century
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Painted in blue, depicting a harbor scene, unsigned. 5" x 5". Condition: nine small losses to top surface (greatest 1/8"), wear and f...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Leeds Creamware Plate, 18thc.193 - A Leeds Creamware Plate, 18thc.
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The circular form molded with bell flower swags and pierced in a diaper pattern, impressed Leeds Pottery. 8 7/8"d. Condition: two very small (1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Wedgwood Biscuit Barrel194 - A Wedgwood Biscuit Barrel
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Circa 1880, the blue jasperware cylindrical form molded in the "Arcadian" pattern, applied with plated silver mounts, the barrel impressed...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Group of Wedgwod Jasperware195 - Group of Wedgwod Jasperware
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Comprising a framed oval plaque of neoclassical style, depicting a lady in relief in white on a green ground, impressed Wedgwood Made in England; a
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Early 19th Century Portrait195A - Early 19th Century Portrait
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Untitled Portriat Pencil Drawing matted and framed, x Provenance: purportedly from the collection of William Paley (Former president of CBS). Con
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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An Eastlake Style Wash Stand196 - An Eastlake Style Wash Stand
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The rectangular grey marble top over a conforming base, with one long drawer over two short drawers and one door, all with matching incised decoratio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Victorian Marble Top Humidor197 - A Victorian Marble Top Humidor
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Late 19th century, the walnut form with a square top with a rouge marble surface, over a conforming case, with three drawers and a hinged drawer, open
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Victorian Walnut Chest 19th c.198 - A Victorian Walnut Chest 19th c.
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Late 19th century, in the Eastlake style, the upper portion with a pivoting mirror, with an incised frame, the lower portion with rectangular grey mar
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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