October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Bijar rug, blue central medallion on salmon-red field, olive, ivory, brown and blue borders, 3'3" x 4'10". Low to medium pile, sli...

Heriz rug, typical central medallion on red field, ivory corner work, shades of olive, blue, red and ivory, 8'10" x 10'10". Pile v...

Persian runner, repeating floral and geometric designs on red field, similar borders, 3'5" x 16'11". Even medium pile, some frayin...

Persian rug, elaborate serrated central medallion, pale red, dark blue and ivory highlights, 3'7" x 5'4". Even medium pile.

Shiraz rug, repeating geometric and floral designs on pale red field, serrated diamonds on blue field and border, 6'2" x 3'10". Se...

Contemporary Bakhtiari rug, blue and ivory central medallion on tomato-red field, similar borders, 4'5" x 6'2". Generally even hig...

Zebra hide mounted as rug on black felt, 76 x 108 in. Several tears, holes, creases and areas of wear.

Oil on canvas, two jockeys mounted on racehorses at race track, signed lower right "Anne Lattimore" (South Carolina, 20th century), gilt a...

Two pairs hand-colored botanical engravings: "Verbena…Madame Jourdier" (Louis Van Houtte, Belgium, circa 1849) and a peony, S. Curtis, Lon...

Three hand-colored engravings of British monarchy, Georges II, III and IV within medallions, cartouches of historical events related to their reigns,

Carved wood and gilt wall sconce, two-cup candle holder above urn drop finial below floral-surrounded oval 3 x 4 in. mirror, probably 19th century, 26

Two French faience tea boxes: six-sided blue and white decoration with flowers and birds, crest with lion, 3-3/4 in., (one shoulder with chip); rectan

Fine silk, chenille embroidery and watercolor on silk, eight women gathered in woodland setting, shepherdess with sheep and dogs at her feet, cottage

Pair fine Chinese porcelain pear-shaped vases with flared tops, elaborate blue and white floral and scroll decoration, bases with six-character mark,

Oriental porcelain Blue Willow style transferware drain or pierced plate, 12-1/2 in., with six assorted blue-and-white decorated Chinese export porcel

Eight pieces Canton ware: oval serving platters, 11-1/2 in. and 9 in., (smaller with rim chips); plate, 9-1/2 in., (rim chips); bowl, 9 in.; leaf-shap

Canton platter, typical scenes with pagoda, figures on bridge, border with diapered and floral decoration, 20 in. One 3-1/4 in. rim crack.

Three Oriental porcelain platters of similar blue-and-white decoration: Ming Tree style decoration, 10-3/4 in., (rim chip); floral borders and center,

Unsigned 19th century oil on canvas, boy carving boat, girl holding doll, contemporary 19th century style giltwood and composition frame with laurel l

Four-panel mother-of-pearl inlaid Oriental folding screen, figures with parasols in exterior setting, openwork carved birds and flowers above and belo

English turned oak bench, turned stretcher base, block and turned posts, ribbed leather seat, 16 x 36 x 14 in. Some leather replaced, small chips.

Oil on panel, woman standing at well, possibly Ruth, inscribed in paint lower left "Inman 1872," possibly John O'Brien Inman, New York...

Five carved and painted wooden male figures, two with swords and uniforms (part of one sword missing), one holding rabbit, one with treasure chest, on

Walkingstick, carved ivory handle with elaborate antlers above sterling collar, bone tip, 35 in. Several separations.

Three boxes: French leather and brass mounted, "Aux Palmieres…Paris," brass ball feet, 4 x 11-1/2 in.; dovetailed walnut, brass escutcheon...

English mahogany chest, three-over-three dovetailed and cockbeaded drawers, large brass pulls and escutcheons, chamfered corners with stop-fluting, 41

19th century English terrestrial globe, "C. Smith & Sons Educational Globe…London," turned mahogany base, brass mounted, acorn finial,...

Brass-mounted kaleidoscope, turned wooden base, marked "C.G. Bush & Co., Inventors and Mnfrs, Prov. R.I.," 13-1/2 in. Working order, c...

Carved wood walkingstick, finely carved with two entwined snakes mounted by frowning bust of Disraeli, 36 in. Several minor separations in head., Prov

Carved wood walkingstick, finely carved tapered wooden handle in the form of an alligator, sterling ferrule below with smiling man's face in rel...

Carved wood walkingstick, tapered knotty handle mounted with carving of smiling bearded man wearing cap, brass tip, 35 in. Several old separations.

Miniature mahogany chest, two-over-three dovetailed and cockbeaded drawers, bracket feet with shaped skirt, vertical backboards with cut nails, inlaid

Leather bench, barley-turned oak legs, leather surface with brass tack binding, 10 x 36 x 13 in. Mellow worn surface with several scratches, leather w

Louis XV style stand, mottled gray and olive marble top, cane platform stretcher base, old gray paint, 30 x 18 x 13 in. Marble with old repaired crack

Seven sterling silver Tiffany shell-form placecard holders, 1 x 3/4 in.; fish-form placecard holder, marks for Chester, England, 1909, 1 x 2 x 1-1/4 i

Cast brass or bronze figural group, two gamebirds, probably ruffed grouse, marked "A Leonard" (Agathon Van Weydeveldt Leonard, Belgian, 18...

Group silver items: two cut glass dresser boxes, sterling silver lids, one with marks for Birmingham, 1909, 1-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., other with mark

Sterling silver cocktail shaker, presentation date 1942, 7.23 oz.T., 6-1/2 in., (small dents, scratches); Gorham sterling silver footed bowl, openwork

Three hand-colored engravings of French furniture: two beds from "Ackerman's Repository of the Arts," London, 1809 and 1823; one chais...

Three similar blue and white 18th/19th century Chinese porcelain moon flasks: two female figures in interior setting, 8-1/4 in., (large rim repair); s

19th century Chinese export porcelain lidded tureen, wrapped rope style handles, blossom finial, panels with interior and exterior scenes with birds,

Four pieces miniature Chinese export porcelain, alternating panels with figures in exterior and interior settings, enameled flowers and trees: two fla

Chinese porcelain planter, fine cobalt blue decoration with figures in exterior setting, pagoda, man on bridge with ox, 8 x 10 in. Firing flaws., Prov

Chinese export porcelain urn, exterior scene with figures and horses, 24 in., Provenance: Fireside Antiques, Asheville, N.C.

Pair Chinese porcelain ginger jars of rounded form, finely decorated alternating figures and architectural elements, 8-1/2 in. Lacking lids.

Lidded Satsuma cylindrical jar, finely detailed panels with landscapes, children playing with roosters, lid with rooster finial, 6-1/2 in. Minor surfa

Finely decorated Chinese porcelain teapot, finely decorated scenes, wise man seated beside open book while being presented with tea and a pipe, shades

Three Chinese export lidded sauce tureens, two with matching underplates: Canton, 5-1/2 x 7 x 5-1/3 in., (large old crack, chips); figures in exterior

Carved and painted wooden soldier, black and red painted jacket, tall green hat, sword at side, probably signalman holding flag standards, 13-3/4 in.

Grotesque candlestick, cast metal figure, slender gentleman wearing purple frock coat and tall stovepipe hat, signed "Guilleman" (Emile Co...

Grotesque candlestick, cast metal figure of slender jockey wearing red shirt and cap, marked "Guilleman" (Emile Cariolon Hippolyte, French...

Stuffed elephant on two steel-spoked axles, possibly Steiff, 12-3/4 in. Wear to fabric, repairs to nose and tail, lacking string, possibly had growler

Silver-plated brass hinged mounted folding sporting seat, wooden shaft marked "Brigg," probably English, late 19th century, 36 in. Loss to...

Pair fine French bronze doré candlesticks, tapered and reeded columns below borders of floral bouquets and ribbons, thistle-shaped sockets with...

Watercolor on ivory, fine miniature portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, signed lower right "Renoir," Continental, 19th century, black lacque...

American coin silver medallion pitcher, elaborate repoussé and engraved work, open cartouches, two oval medallions with busts of neoclassical s...

Unger Bros. sterling silver lidded soap box, extensive floral repoussé decoration, concentric bands of budding flowers, two-initial monogram &q...

Silver bust of Russian soldier (tests .900 or better), uniform of Russian Imperial guard, marked on back "F Dietrich Fec." (Frederick Augu...

19th century oil on canvas, portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte on battlefield, signed lower right "JL Brown," giltwood and composition 19th ce...

Full-figure unsigned bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte in full military regalia, after Adriano Cecione, French, 1836-1886, marble base, medium yellow-green

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

English Regency mahogany games table, tapered and paneled column on scrolled four-footed base, top folds, 30 x 20 (opens to 41 in.) x 41 in. Old refin

Tripod heavy brass tripod trivet, openwork geometric top, stretcher base, cabriole front leg with penny foot, probably English, 19th century, 12 in.

19th century English iron coach step or trivet, openwork top and front, penny feet, 13-1/2 x 14 x 11 in. Scattered pitting, top with recent rust.

Weighted brass spittoon,11-1/2 in.; coal hod, shaped spout, circular base, 17-1/2 in., (dents); with three brass fire tools, 30 in. (five pieces).

Pair brass French style candlesticks, reeded and tapered columns on lotus-petal circular base, now mounted as lamp bases, 13-1/2 in.

Singing bird in brass cage, made in Germany, working order, 11-1/4 in. Minor dents.

Edward VII rococo style English silver center bowl, stepped circular base, elaborate repoussé decoration with scrolls and flowers, marks for BG...

Edward VII Regency style English silver lidded condiment or sugar, ball feet, wooden finial, hinged lid, marks for John Rounds & Sons, London, 1...

George IV English silver chalice, extensive repoussé grape and vine decoration above rounded and swirled fluted body, marks for London, 1821, m...

English silver-plated oval biscuit box, elaborate engraved decoration, compressed bun feet, bone finial, marks for John Rounds & Sons, 1863-1897...

Early 19th century American curly maple butler's chest, dovetailed splashboard, above three graduated dovetailed and cockbeaded drawers, fall-fr...

Pair terra-cotta planters, rectangular form with scroll and shell relief decoration, 8 x 13 x 10 in.

English 19th century mahogany butler's seat, sloped saddle seat, chamfered skirt, fine ring-turned legs, box-stretcher base, 27 x 16 x 15 in. Se...

Contemporary Chinese style walnut display unit, three shelves above two drawers, open geometric sides, 36 x 30 x 9 in. Small chips.

Three finely decorated cabinet plates: two 20th century Dresden, one of Marie de Medici; one of Bourbon Conde (after Nattier), both with fine hand-pai

Set of five Crown Ducal plates, barroom scenes, 8 in., (minor wear to gilt borders); with two 19th century French ironstone transfer plates titled &...

Old Paris early 19th century style cup, 4 in., with matching plate, panels with men shaking hands in interior setting, medium blue and gilt highlights

Pair fine French bisque urns, .950 fine silver mounts after 1838, blossom finials, guilloche interlocking circles with floral bosses on shoulder, impr

English neoclassical silver-plated hot water urn, paneled form, cartouche-shaped base with bun feet, looped handles, bone finial above petaled top, pa

Old Sheffield plate wine coaster, openwork borders, stylized shell and scroll feet, wooden base, English, 19th century, 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 in. Loss to plat