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Morphy Auctions August Sale

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2000 North Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania, 17517, United States

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Morphy Auctions August 2009 Sale will be held live August 13th, 14th and 15th. This sale begins each day at 10:00 AM EDT. Thursday includes over 350 Doll Lots, over 300 Pottery & Decorative Art Lots, over 250 Jewelry Lots, and over 150 Silver Lots. Friday includes over 90 Marble Lots, over 50 Advertising Lots, over 250 Kentucky Long Rifles, over 200 Powder Horns, over 200 Music Boxes & Phonographs, and over 150 Gold Coins. Saturday includes over 300 German Hand-Painted Toys, over 150 Figural Cast-Iron Lots, over 250 Mechanical & Still Banks, and over 350 Cast Iron Toys.
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Bronze Gilt Box with Enamel Portrait of Woman.500 - Bronze Gilt Box with Enamel Portrait of Woman.
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Description Unsigned. Quite detailed and velvet lined with lock but no key. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/2" x 6 - 1/2" x 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Pair of Bronze & Ivory Bookends.501 - Pair of Bronze & Ivory Bookends.
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Description Austrian. Signed "B. NTMAN". Equistite detail of birds with ivory beaks. One has a one-inch chip to the marble base. Condition...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Bronze William Howard Taft President Elect Opener.502 - Bronze William Howard Taft President Elect Opener.
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Description Letter opener dated 1908 with eagle on handle. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pair of Bronze Bookends with Man Holding Books.503 - Pair of Bronze Bookends with Man Holding Books.
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Description Some paint loss to faces. Condition (Excellent). Size Both: 7" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 2: Picture Frames.504 - Lot of 2: Picture Frames.
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Description Includes one bronze frame and one very ornate frame with floral border by the International Silver Company. Condition (Excellent). Size La
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Jeweled Picture Frame.505 - Jeweled Picture Frame.
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Description Includes double border of rhinestones possibly set in silver but not marked. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" x 4 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bronze Jeweled Double Picture Frame.506 - Bronze Jeweled Double Picture Frame.
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Description Includes over 100 precious jewels and diamonds. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" x 5 - 1/2". CORRECTION – AFTER TESTING, THERE A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Lot of 3: Antique Miniature Frames.507 - Lot of 3: Antique Miniature Frames.
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Description Includes a pair of Czech matching frames with jewels and one unmarked frame with enamel work on front. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Lot of 3: Antique Miniature Frames.508 - Lot of 3: Antique Miniature Frames.
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Description All have mosaic inlay work. One has some pieces missing while other two are intact. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/2" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 2: Antique Miniature Frames.509 - Lot of 2: Antique Miniature Frames.
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Description Includes one with seed pearls and small blue stones on border and one with an engraved border. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Pair of Tiffany & Company Oval Photograph Frames.510 - Pair of Tiffany & Company Oval Photograph Frames.
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Description Circa 1907 to 1938. Each has a floral chased border and vacant initial cartouche at the bottom. The sides have two incised lines and wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Bronze Tiffany Pine Needle Pattern Picture Frame.511 - Bronze Tiffany Pine Needle Pattern Picture Frame.
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Description Marked "Tiffany Studios New York 916". No breaks in glass. Condition (Excellent). Size 12" x 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Phoenix Sculpted Nude Vase.512 - Phoenix Sculpted Nude Vase.
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Description Highly sculpted and detailed vase with opening at top. No damage. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 5 - 1/2" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Small French Enamel on Copper Vase.513 - Small French Enamel on Copper Vase.
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Description Depicting a lady in the woods. Signed "Louit". No damage to enamel. Condition (Excellent). Size 4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 2: Porcelain Pieces.514 - Lot of 2: Porcelain Pieces.
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Description Includes one Hukchen Riuther with four animals and one Herend Harvngary piece of a man on a chicken. No damage or repairs. Condition (Exce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Lot of 2: Glass & Garnet Jewels Lidded Jars.515 - Lot of 2: Glass & Garnet Jewels Lidded Jars.
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Description Possibly Austrian. Both jars are in 800 silver with hinged top and different garnet designs but still matching. Condition (Excellent). Siz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Brass Oriental Urn with Lid & Handle.516 - Brass Oriental Urn with Lid & Handle.
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Condition (Excellent). Size 15" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Heavily Jeweled 4-Piece Victorian Vanity Set.517 - Heavily Jeweled 4-Piece Victorian Vanity Set.
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Description Includes one mirror, one brush, one comb, and one bowl. The mirror has over 100 jewels and 80 pearls depicting a beautiful lady. The brush
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Brass Vanity Tray.518 - Brass Vanity Tray.
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Description Marked "Empire Art Company". Includes 130 green colored jewels with linen underneath of glass tray piece. Condition (Excellent...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot of 5: Triple Folded Mirrors.519 - Lot of 5: Triple Folded Mirrors.
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Description Includes three metal and two wooden framed mirrors. All have beveled mirrors. One metal mirror has a cracked center mirror with silver los
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lot of 2: Hand Mirrors.520 - Lot of 2: Hand Mirrors.
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Description One with an enamel painting of a lady and man in the woods with a beveled mirror. Second is a floral patterned mirror, some darkening of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 4: Metal Pieces.521 - Lot of 4: Metal Pieces.
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Description Includes two metal paper clips and two letter openers. One paper clip is an Indian marked "Copper" and "Silver" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 5: Enamel & Painted Lidded Boxes.522 - Lot of 5: Enamel & Painted Lidded Boxes.
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Description Includes one Meissen box with crossed swords, one box with cupid, one Limoge box with pretty lady, one green glass box with enamel work, a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Lot of 2: Bronze Lidded Boxes.523 - Lot of 2: Bronze Lidded Boxes.
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Description Includes one box with ivory portrait of lady and signed "Aubry". Also includes another box with ivory portrait of lady but the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Lot of 2: Silver & Enameled Boxes.524 - Lot of 2: Silver & Enameled Boxes.
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Description Both are modern, the first is oval-shaped with dark red enamel around the top and set with pieces of opal. The second is lozenge-shaped an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Lot of 3: Small Glass Hinged-Lid Boxes.525 - Lot of 3: Small Glass Hinged-Lid Boxes.
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Description Includes one cobalt and two hand-painted with flowers. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 2: Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses.526 - Lot of 2: Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses.
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Description French. Both include their original leather cases and work well with no damage. Condition (Excellent). Size Both: 3" x 2 - 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 2: Pairs of Opera Glasses.527 - Lot of 2: Pairs of Opera Glasses.
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Description Includes one French pair with enamel work and one pair made in Baltimore with intricate silver litho and original leather case. Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Long-Handled Ivory Magnifying Glass.528 - Long-Handled Ivory Magnifying Glass.
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Description Ivory and glass are in good condition. Condition (Excellent). Size 13" L. Handle: 8 - 1/2" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Hand-Painted Victorian Fan.529 - Hand-Painted Victorian Fan.
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Description Depicts a scenic design in mother of pearl. One break to handle. Condition (Very Good). Size 11" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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19th Century Sewing Box.530 - 19th Century Sewing Box.
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Description Dated 1847 with presentation plaque thanking the organist for her duties. Box includes 15 sewing implements. Lock is present but key is no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Lot of 15: Antique Sewing Thimbles.531 - Lot of 15: Antique Sewing Thimbles.
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Description Includes one 10K yellow gold, one 14K yellow gold, and four porcelain. One of the porcelain thimbles has a hairline crack. Condition (Exce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Celluloid Music Box Photo Album with Photo.532 - Celluloid Music Box Photo Album with Photo.
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Description Circa 1890. Hinge is loose, fabric is in poor condition, and music box is complete but needs adjustment. Condition (Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lot of 2: Antique Match Safes.533 - Lot of 2: Antique Match Safes.
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Description Includes one agate with strong hinge and no scratching or chips and one 18K yellow gold, unmarked but tested, weighing 12 pennyweights. Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Sterling & Enamel French Cigarette Case.534 - Sterling & Enamel French Cigarette Case.
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Description By Alfred Dunhill depicting a lady on a horse. Strong hinge with no scratching or damage to the enamel. Condition (Excellent). Size 3&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.535 - Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.
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Description Includes one of a pretty lady in ivory signed "J. Charly" in a bronze frame. Also includes one with an outdoor scene and a lad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 3: Miniature Portraits of Ladies.536 - Lot of 3: Miniature Portraits of Ladies.
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Description Includes one signed "H. Idaz", one with a pretty lady wearing a cameo bracelet, unsigned and in ivory, and one of a pretty lad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Lot of 3: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.537 - Lot of 3: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.
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Description Includes one of a pretty lady in ivory with minor paint loss above her left shoulder, signed "Eggirt", and dated 1819. Also in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.538 - Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.
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Description Matching pair. One is of a beautiful lady signed "Riuy" and the other is of a gentleman. Both are in burly walnut frames. Cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.539 - Lot of 2: Miniature Portraits on Ivory.
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Description Brass or bronze frames. Unsigned but meticulously done. No damage or repairs. Condition (Excellent). Size Both Framed: 5 - 1/4" x 7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lot of 4: Decorative Ivory Pieces.540 - Lot of 4: Decorative Ivory Pieces.
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Description One is a man holding a bird signed by the artist, one is an elephant fighting off two lions with exquisite detail and no damage or repairs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Porcelain Austria Teplitz Bohemia Amphora Statue.541 - Porcelain Austria Teplitz Bohemia Amphora Statue.
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Description Signed by artist but unable to decipher. Statue depicts a beautiful lady. Minor chips. Condition (Excellent). Size 17" x 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Weller Lasa Vase.542 - Weller Lasa Vase.
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Description Coppertone color depicting palm trees and mountains. Unmarked with minor scratches. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Porcelain Austria Teplitz Vase.543 - Porcelain Austria Teplitz Vase.
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Description Raised grape pattern. One base chip. Condition (Excellent). Size 17" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Rozane Roseville Vase.544 - Rozane Roseville Vase.
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Description Signed by Myers. Depicting berries and leaves. Vase has one ding and one six inch stable crack. Condition (Very Good). Size 15" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Large Nippon Vase with Lake Scene.545 - Large Nippon Vase with Lake Scene.
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Description Heavy gold decoration with handle. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 3/4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 2: Porcelain German Vases.546 - Lot of 2: Porcelain German Vases.
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Description One depicting a beautiful woman, one with green leaves in her hair and one with a forest in the background. Both are signed by the artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Hand-Painted Monticello Blown Satin Glass Vase.547 - Hand-Painted Monticello Blown Satin Glass Vase.
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Description Vase has shell design and enamel floral decoration with metal top. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Austrian Pottery Vase.548 - Austrian Pottery Vase.
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Description Turquoise and brown flowers with unusual form and design. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 11 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Beehive Depose Portrait Pitcher.549 - Beehive Depose Portrait Pitcher.
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Description Austrian. Signed "Wobisch". Beehive on bottom depicts woman with bird and flower. Spout of ram horned man. Highly decorative w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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