October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Ash and beechwood stool of diminutive proportions, crescent-shaped carrying hole in top, 29-1/2 in.

Mid 18th century English mahogany tripod revolving tilt-top tea table, birdcage with turned spindles, urn-form pedestal with three legs with padded sn

Unusual fruitwood stool, carved cornucopia ears, woven cane seat, turned stretcher base, late 19th century English or French, 40 in. Wear to boot rest

Steel miniature iron, forged removable heating element, guillotine-style door marked "FR Perks," wooden handle, iron knob, probably for ir...

English Regency mahogany two-sided book stand, dovetailed drawer at base, top with I-shaped spindle gallery with scrolled ends, 8-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 12-1/

30 green and brown half leather-bound volumes, "The Complete Works of Charles Dickens," New York, 1902, Limited Edition No. 552/1000, marb...

13 leather-bound books: three volumes deep purple full leather "Complete Works of Lord Byron," Paris, 1835, gilt highlights; six volumes f...

12 assorted leather-bound books: includes two three-quarter blue bindings, "Memories of Our Great Towns" and "Prince of Wales" b...

12 leather-bound volumes including three tooled leather, "Holy Bible," The Ballantyne Press, London, 1911; two volumes "Illustrations...

15 assorted leather-bound books, includes three full leather by Walter Pater, London, 1902, bindings signed "Creighton Bell & Company, Camb...

Four three-quarter leather-bound books, John Gifford "History of France," Philadelphia, 1796-1798, 10 x 8 in. Interior with scattered foxi...

16 assorted leather-bound books, quarter to full leather, includes Volume 15 of "The Reliquary Quarterly," archeological journal, 1874, Lo...

Nine leather-bound books: two volumes of "Prescott's Works"; two volumes, "History of the War of Independence of the United State...

Five small brass objects: trench art miniature cap, brass and copper German police hat replica, made from cap from .90 mm shell, marked "Polte ...

Mezzotint with hand-colored highlights, field soldier in full uniform with gun, circa 1878, after Edouard Detaille, French, 1848-1912, black-painted f

Leather belt with silver fittings, bullion lace with central crimson stripe, pickers, chains, buckle tip and slide, keeper for belt and mounts for pou

Four officers' full dress silver-mounted leather pouches (described vertically): marks for Birmingham, 1887, maker Joseph Jennens & Company,...

Early 20th century British infantry dress helmet, elaborate gilt mounts, spiked finial, braided brass chin strap and "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense...

English officer's dress coat and trousers, c. 1880, dark blue with white piping, elaborate braided epaulettes, metallic thread sash with attache...

Victorian British officer's full dress shoulder belt pouch and sabretache, gold lace cross-belt with gilt mounts, lavishly decorated pouch with ...

British military brass-mounted leather sabretache, undress model, gilt brass regimental cypher with VR below crown, buckles with regimental emblems, a

Scottish sporran (worn in front of kilt), with added later helmet plate marked "Fifth Royal Irish Lancers" with various names and battles,...

Three British military undress pouches: variously of black leather and fabric with brass and silver-plated mounts, with sash with brass and leather mo

Pair British infantry 1830 pattern epaulettes, overlapping elements, escutcheon scales, brass clips, 6-3/4 in. Minor scuffs and scratches.

French key-wind shelf clock, jeweled balance, open escapement, inlaid mahogany case, brass feet, probably early 20th century, 5 x 8 x 3-1/2 in.

Mahogany two-panel folding table screen, canted corners, fine silk floral and vine needlework, 24 x 25 in. (open). One loose hinge at bottom, some sta

Brass adjustable floor lamp, black paint, gilt highlights, blossom finial, 58 in. Paint loss., Provenance: Judy Thomason Antiques, Asheville, N.C.

Three-tier brass-mounted rosewood etagere, brass casters, 29 x 15 x 15 in. Separations, brass with dents, frame loose., For similar example, see Chris

Ten leather-bound books including two volumes "Arnold's Later Roman Commonwealth," London, 1849, full brown leather with gilt-decorate...

13 full leather-bound books, "Memoirs of the Court of England From 1688 to the Death of George II" by John Henneage Jesse, London, 1843, f...

Four half red and brown leather-bound volumes "Navy and Army Illustrated," published London, 1896, Volumes I through IV, 15 x 10-1/2 in. S...

12 cloth-bound volumes "The Works of Robert Browning," 1898, original tissue covers and original wooden case, (losses and separations to c...

Pair candlesticks, top mounted with goats' heads with traces original gilding, each with three full-figure lions holding balls as a base, centra...

Bronze figure of child holding basket of flowers on marble pedestal, footed brass base, now mounted as lamp base, 13 in. Chips to marble, minor damage

Painted wooden planter or wine basket with removable brass liner, tapered legs, four panels with figures in interior scenes including woman sewing, wo

Three-panel folding leather screen, raised and painted decoration with various flying figures, deities and animals, 67 x 66 in. Scuffs and separations

Wooden collector's cabinet painted as house, 28 drawers, leather pulls, top painted as checkerboard, 20th century construction, 26 x 13 x 11 in....

Full leather-bound book, elaborate gilt decoration and fore edges, "A Romance of the Three R's," penned and pictured by Walter Crane, ...

Painted wood and metal dollhouse shaped as French townhouse, mansard roof, hinged front, openwork balcony, marked on bottom "Eric Lansdown 1994...

Group of small brass and bronze figures: brass figural group, boy picking pockets of older gentleman, possibly opera scene, apparently unmarked, 4-1/2

Three pieces spelterware: blacksmith figure standing at anvil, 11-1/4 in. including base; two candlesticks formed as dog holding candle socket, 7 in.,

Three Oriental bronze planters, various applied and relief panels with animals, floral decoration, largest with animal head handle mounts, 11 in. to 8

Elaborately decorated 18th century rococo looking glass, top with elaborate gilt shell, scroll and architectural elements, border with descending bell

Hand-written document, illuminated and with gilt heraldry decoration, bestows use of heraldic devices so depicted upon Edward Bentley by Sir Ralph Big

U.S. Marine band leader's coat of dark blue and red wool, elaborate braided metallic epaulettes and cuff decoration, two W.W. I medals, U.S. Nav...

Miniature French helmet (shako), tapered cylindrical hat, short visor, tall plume, paper label inside attributes to Hussard Regiment, circa 1812 style

Miniature French felt and leather helmet, brass mounts, attached plume, braided cords, 8 in. with plume. Leather cord broken.

Miniature French leather and fabric helmet, brass mounts, attributed to Causnnier, circa 1804 style, 7-1/2 in. with plume. Lacking tall portion of plu

Two helmets: felt and leather Belgium kepi, red piping, brass thread mounts, (scuffs to visor); half-size British brass helmet, braided chin strap, sp

Four British mid 20th century military headgear, sewn emblems: two side caps, red and black wool; fur Royal Air Force busby, feathered plume, 13 in.;