October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

18th century English mahogany table, folding top with swing leg, straight tapered legs with carved tops and pad feet, one dovetailed drawer, secondary

Pair silver-plated napkin rings, oval form, pedestal base, bird finials, unmarked, 2-1/2 x 2 x 1-1/2 in.

Four medallion silver napkin rings: one with Egyptian head, one with woman holding fan, two with soldiers, one silver plate, three tested .900 or bett

Four silver napkin rings: pair openwork German .835, top with child and squirrel sitting on branch; S. Kirk & Son oval, repoussé floral dec...

American Federal cherry tall-case clock, brass works, bonnet with scrolled pediment and star inlay, tombstone-shaped door with conforming frieze, face

Oval gilt-framed mirror, petal and dart borders, 48 x 33 in. Minor losses to gilding., Provenance: The English Room, Charlotte, N.C.

Chippendale style mahogany armchair, elaborately carved crest rail and splat with circular designs, crest rail and arms with eagle head carvings, cabr

Tripod tilt-top cherry candle stand, circular top, turned pedestal above three snake feet, probably 19th century, 26 x 17-1/2 x 17-3/4 in. One leg rep

Four umbrellas, silver mounts: wood with elaborate floral repoussé decoration, marks for A.G. Shultz & Company, Baltimore, 36 in., (replace...

Cast brass pool ball corner return in the form of a lion's head with hinged open mouth, 7 x 7-1/2 in.

Set of six cast brass pool ball pockets, four corners and two side pieces, counter-balanced weights which open to return ball, formed as man with grap

Set of 16 Brunswick ivorylene pocket balls in original pasteboard box, "Solid Inlaid Numbers," interior of lid stamped "January 1929....

Three pool-related items: wooden counting device for snooker, 16 in.; wooden rack with 15 red snooker balls, 13 x 13 in.; three billiard balls in 8 in

Set of four rosewood turned lawn bowling balls, number 1 through 4 with celluloid inlay, all marked "Official 1940," in fitted leather cas...

Cast bronze six-arm chandelier in the French taste, petal and beaded borders, top with artichoke drop finial and five acanthus leaf mounts (one leaf o

Oil on mahogany panel, beach scene with with pensive woman and child holding doll, sailing vessel in distance, signed lower left "D'ap Artz...

Oil on panel, floral bouquet with insects, signed lower right "H Hurlet," 20th century, giltwood liner, 9-7/8 x 14-1/2 in. Small separatio...

Set of six hand-colored lithographs, women of various nationalities in fancy dress, from "Fancy Ball Dresses," London, circa 1830, publish...

Set of three hand-colored lithographs, women of various nationalities in fancy dress, from "Fancy Ball Dresses," London, circa 1830, publi...

21 loose hand-colored lithographs in leather folio, women of various nationalities in fancy dress, from "Fancy Ball Dresses," published by...

Three trays: Renaissance style, openwork brass frame, glass and wood bottom, 18 in.; two wood with brass gallery, brass feet, 12-1/2 x 9 in. and 16 in

Early 19th century American Eli and Samuel Terry mahogany pillar-and-scroll shelf clock, original wooden face with painted gilt spandrels, brass urn f

49 pieces late 19th century Japanese Kutani porcelain, figures in various exterior settings with pagodas and elaborate gilt rim decoration, each with

Eight large half to three-quarter leather-bound books including two volumes "England's Battles," circa 1860, with plates, green three-...

14 small quarter to full leather-bound books, including four volumes "L'Allemagne," published in Brussels, 1834, marbled panels; three...

Six church-related leather-bound books including "Primitive Hymns," full leather; "The Lloyd Hymnal," Greenville, Alabama, 1867;...

English pine cupboard, two four-panel frame-and-panel doors above and below two drawers, probably 19th century Irish, construction with old hand-wroug

Three dresser boxes with sterling silver mounts: crosshatch design, art nouveau floral repoussé sterling lid, monogram, 3-1/2 x 4 in., (dents);...

Three pieces silver: sterling silver frame, marks for Tiffany & Company, made in Italy, 5-1/2 x 4 in.; leather wallet, art nouveau floral Englis...

Three small silver cases: spectacle case, test .900 or better, oval with engraved decoration front and back, presentation from Waggoner to Van Winkle,

Sterling silver box testing .900 or better, tortoise lid with openwork silver border, unmarked, 1-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. Dents and losses to box and

Miniature enameled French silver travel clock, .935 fineness, eight-day movement, green enameled sides and front (with losses), Eterna & Company...

Mephistopheles pedestal, relief-decorated top with leaves and flowers above finely carved figure with wings, horns and goat legs, wearing a vest, circ

Two oil on panel winter landscapes, one woodland scene with two figures, one with river and figure on bridge, both signed lower right "A. Corel...

Watercolor of market scene with flower vendors and two dogs, titled verso "Le Marche de Villefranche-s-Mer. 1929," signed lower right &quo...

Two stippled engravings on laid paper, portraits of Lord Viscount Duncan and Admiral De Winter, London, circa 1798, engraver D. Orme, British, 1766-18

Empire style fruitwood side chair, turned and tapered legs with curved seat, back with carved crest rail and crossed spindles, late 19th/early 20th ce

American Federal demilune inlaid mahogany games table, string-inlaid frieze and tapered legs, Marlborough feet, plinths with inlaid patera, secondary

Coin silver fish knife, King's pattern style handle, elaborately engraved blade with oval medallion with sailing vessels on lake, marks for Tayl...

American coin silver medallion-tipped ladle, woman with laurel or ivy wreath in hair, lobed bowl with scalloped border, marks for Hotchkiss & Sc...

Two English silver sugar tongs: George III, engraved borders, marks for George Wintle, 1793, 5-1/4 in.; George IV, King's Crown pattern with she...

Late Victorian silver-plated fish set with ivory handles: openwork knife with engraved fish, 12-1/2 in.; fork with scrolled and openwork decoration, 9

Unsigned 19th century oil on canvas, French cavalrymen, 19th century giltwood frame with minor losses, 12-1/4 x 10-3/4 in. Original stretcher and tack

Pair stoneware window stops in form of gentleman with long sideburns, probably English or French, 18th century, 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 x 4 in. Several small ch

Four similar Staffordshire cottages: pastille burner, 4-3/4 in., (base cracks); bank, 4-3/4 in.; pen holder, 5 in.; possibly spill holder, 5-1/4 in.,

Rare Staffordshire figure of boy riding elephant, 7-1/2 in. Loss to gilt highlights, firing flaws.

Two 19th century English Toby jugs: man with tricorn hat holding pitcher and glass of beer, figural handle, 9-3/4 in.; man in black tricorn hat, blue

Three English figures: King Henry, Wedgwood, 7-1/4 in.; cavalier, cobalt blue cape, Burlington ware, 7-1/4 in., (rim chips); Captain Hook, Burlington

Staffordshire figure of jailer, 7 in.; Wedgwood Toby figure of town crier, 6 in.; John Bull Toby jug, 5-1/4 in.; brown and yellow Toby jug, 4-1/2 in.;

Brass six-arm chandelier, candle style lights, cut glass prisms, electrified, 17 in.

Five-tier slipper stand, black-painted and cane construction with cane sides and wrapped cane posts, shelves with black-painted fabric, probably Engli

Miniature figured mahogany chest, two-over-three drawers dovetailed front and back, rounded corners with conforming base molding, English mid 19th cen

Green marble center bowl supported by bronze doré base with three children wearing bands of ivy, 9 x 11 in. Minor scratches to interior of bowl...

Pair composition wall brackets formed as classical female heads, circular brackets above, pale olive painted finish, 10-1/2 in. Chips and losses.

Pair gilt and polychromed decorations formed as bound bamboo with seated Oriental figures, man playing drum, woman playing stringed instrument, 21 in.

Finely decorated Oriental lacquerware stand, bird and floral decoration on cinnabar-colored ground, detailed gilt highlights, 14-1/2 in. Minor chips,

Pair 19th century English brass candlesticks, tapered and reeded columns above baluster base, beaded circular feet, 21 in.

Bronze of young boy in overalls with hat, signed "P. Komalzenski(?)," with marble base, 4-5/8 in., total height 6-5/8 in. Lacking implemen...

Bronze figural group, two birds perched on branch, marked on base "F. Pautrot" (Ferdinand Pautrot, French, 1832-1874), 6-1/4 in. Mellow pa...

Cold-painted bronze figure, soccer player kicking soccer ball, marked in base "M Guiraud Riviere" (Maurice Guiraud Riviere, French, born 1...

Gilt silver Tiffany covered cup, cylindrical form, applied bun feet, matching finial, gilt interior and exterior, base marked "Tiffany & Co...

Pair German .900 silver figural salt and pepper shakers formed as Dutch girl and boy with hinged hats, girl holding tulip, wearing wooden shoes, boy w

German sterling silver creamer and lidded sugar: sugar with blossom finial, elaborate decoration with dancing figures, 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., matc

Three-piece American coin silver tea service: lidded teapot, dog's head spout, related dog's legs and hairy feet, 10 x 12 x 7 in.; matching ...

American coin silver goblet, gold wash interior, bell-shaped top, repoussé and applied oval medallion with helmeted soldier, surrounded by flor...

Pair medallion American coin silver goblets, applied oval medallions with bearded figures, possibly authors or musicians, other raised decoration on s

Elaborately decorated American coin silver (test .900 or better) goblet, extensive repoussé decoration with flowers and scrolls, unmarked, thre...

American coin silver (test .900 or better) goblet, repoussé decoration with floral swags, beaded borders top and bottom, presentation "Pre...

Pair American coin silver goblets, slightly curved round panels with repoussé floral decoration, one "May You Be Happy," the other &q...

American coin silver sharpshooter presentation goblet, stepped circular base, beaded borders, oval cartouche marked "Third National Festival of...

Two American coin silver goblets: engraved floral and scroll decoration, oval medallions with sailing vessels and buildings with fence, presentation d

Four large leather-bound books: two full leather volumes "The National Portrait Gallery," New York, 1862, 11-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.; black leathe...

Ten three-quarter leather-bound volumes, "Parkman's Works," London, 1885, includes "The Oregon Trail" and "Jesuits in A...

12 three-quarter leather-bound volumes, "Waverly Novels," Boston, circa 1900, marbled panels, 7-3/4 x 5-1/2 in. Minor corner and spine wear.

Ten small full to half leather-bound books, includes Ellis Ekhart's "Life of Burns," London, 1847, and "Sonnets from the Portgues...

30 assorted small one-quarter to full leather-bound books, many with raised spine labels, includes five volumes "Elementi di Filo Sofia," ...

Four leather-bound books, "The Count of Monte Cristo," by Dumas, circa 1900, three-quarter leathers with gilt and marbled panels, elaborat...

Set of ten volumes "The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe," by Charles F. Richardson, illustrated by Frederick Simpson Coburn, G.P. Putnam...

11 books, quarter to full leather-bound, most with fancy spines and gilt devices, including two full red leather volumes with gilt edges with signed b

Three volumes "Complete Works of Shakespeare," illustrations by Kenny Meadows, Frith, published London, circa 1890, three-quarter dark gre...

Folding brass-mounted wooden library ladder, brass cuffs and tack decoration, 92 in. (open), 103 in. (closed).

Elkington silver-plated oval tray, beaded borders, openwork handles, elaborate engraved decoration, ostrich crest in central panel, marks for Elkingto

Silver on copper plateau, rounded rectangular form, paw feet, reeded sides with shell and scroll decoration, unmarked, 2-1/4 x 25-1/4 x 15-1/4 in. Wea

Kirk & Son sterling silver repoussé tray, three claw feet supporting circular body, elaborate raised floral border, engraved center, marked...

Three silver trays: glass with sterling silver border, fabric under glass, inscribed "Hattie Newcomber and Henry Brooks Gilpin, October 1886, A...

Regency style spider-foot tripod lacquerware candle stand, octagonal top, spade feet, black-painted and gilt decoration throughout, 30 x 16 x 16 in. S

Laminated lidded turned wooden tea box with alternating light and dark woods, 7 in. Base with old small hole, finial repaired.

Pair cut glass tazza, elaborate bronze doré Empire style bases, tripod paw feet, tapered reeded columns, eagle or griffin scrolled heads, 6 x 8...

Pair French style brass candlesticks, thistle and leaf decoration, tapered and reeded columns, circular bases with Renaissance style grape, rose and s

Pair three-cup bronze doré wall sconces, front arm with full-figure cupid playing pipe, petal-shaped cups, elaborate scroll and foliate decorat...

Lidded cylindrical brass humidor, brass bosses with openwork borders, metal interior, wood base and top liner, 8 in. Scattered corrosion.

Elaborate Chinese lacquerware cocktail table, open fretwork and frieze decoration, chalk mark under base "Chanteau, London," probably late...

Unsigned oil on canvas harbor scene, two-masted ship, rowboat and other sailing vessels with figures, early 20th century, European, marked on liner ...

Unsigned oil on canvas, young girl sitting on stool, English school, 19th century, gold-painted 19th century wood and composition frame, 8 x 9-7/8 in.

Watercolor, Italian coastal scene with pillars, trellis and flowers, signed lower right "G. Capone…Maiari(?)" (Gaetano Capone, New York, 1...

Beveled mirror with 3 in. border of metallic embroidery on silk inset with fabric panels and metallic sequins, backed with French silk brocade, gilt l

Oil on canvas, portrait of woman wearing pink bonnet in wooded setting, signed lower right "Ethel R. Caldwell…1941," original early 20th c...

Unsigned oil on Masonite, seascape with sailing vessels, 20th century, gold-painted wood and composition frame with gilt highlights, 12-3/8 x 24-3/4 i

Mahogany stand, mottled slate and white marble top, one dovetailed drawer above two doors, mixed hardwoods including mahogany, 31 x 16 x 13 in. Back a

Set of eight cast brass door plates, relief decoration with woman holding garlands of flowers, back with English registry marks and "WT & C...