October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Watercolor on ivory, miniature portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, signed lower right "J Palmie," Continental, early 20th century, brass frame...

Two watercolor on ivory, miniature portraits of Napoleon I and his son, Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles, French, 19th century, hinged oval ivory case

Tortoise box, interior with velvet-lined lid, 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. Repairs to tortoise at hinge.

German baroque miniature desk, slant front with three interior serpentine drawers, above base with three drawers, one molding drawer and two conformin

Miniature beech and pine marble-top stand, conforming faux bamboo turned legs, stretcher base, English late 19th century, 10 in. Minor chips, old refi

Lidded pewter tobacco box, green paint, flame finial, 5-1/2 in., (small dents); footed iron architectural tea box, brass urn finial, stylized paw feet

Early 20th century wooden cutter-rigged pond sailer, 5-1/2 in. beam, lead keel, brass rudder and fittings, adjustable sails and rudder, 42 x 37 x 5-1/

Eight painted cast metal figures, polo players with horses, nine riding, one standing, four with polo mallets, 3 in. to 4-1/2 in., (minor wear, near m

12 toy figures: seven lithograph prints on metal, folding stands, two sikhs, two Gordon Highlanders, one each French infantry, Royal Scots Gray, Bersa

Four painted shields (escutcheons), each with coats of arms, possibly emblems for schools, used for sporting events or other identification, English,

Carved marble relief bust marked "Pius VII Pont Max," mounted in circular curly walnut and brass frame, top with keys, scrolls and crown, ...

Ebony thermometer with ivory face, scales for Fahrenheit and Reaumur, marked "Dolland, London," probably 19th century, 5-1/2 in. Some numb...

American 19th century stand, two drop leaves with fancy burl walnut veneers, turned mahogany legs, dovetailed and cockbeaded drawer above swing door c

Pair brass pricket stands now mounted as floor lamps, wooden base, slightly varying finials, 37 in., total height 64 in. and 67 in., Provenance: Randa

Ivory egg-shaped thimble case, engraved and polychromed baskets of flowers, sailing ship, hearts and borders of leaves, one half with upper and lower

Five small cases or boxes: spectacles case, painted French print applied to leather, "La Reconnire de Seigneur," 5-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., (craqu...

Transfer and hand-painted porcelain plaque, young gypsy girl with tambourine full of cherries, titled verso "En Voulez-Vous (?) Apres Charodeni...

Color lithograph, satirical horse race "The Winning Post," "Vanity Fair," December 8, 1888, marked in plate lower left "LIB...

Footed wire basket, 6-1/2 x 11 in.; ormolu-mounted wooden stand, 7-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 9 in.; ikebana basket, original metal liner, 10-1/2 in.; pair wire b

Regency style oval fruitwood urn stand, probably pear wood, tapered and splayed legs with extended Marlborough feet, one slide-out shelf, probably 19t