October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Set of three 19th century English silver-plated wine coasters, rounded openwork sides, wooden bases, 2 x 5 in. Wear to wood and silver plate, bases wi

Pair fine lacquerware face screens, turned wooden handles, detailed painted penwork processional with elephant, figures on horses, floral surround, ba

English Regency compendium of games, chess, checkers, backgammon, includes six cast metal horses and riders, dominos, gameboards, with written instruc

Carved and polychromed wooden figure of an infant king with crown, holding a ball, probably French, 18th century, cut nails, 12-1/2 in. Lacking one ar

15 volumes "The Works of Washington Irving," New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1868-1869, marbled boards, 6-3/4 x 8-1/2 in. Corners rubbed...

12 full to quarter leather-bound books, includes two full leather volumes "The Poems of John Keats," Brentano's, New York, three volum...

Seven full leather-bound books, standard edition "Pictorial Shakespeare," London, Charles Knight, 1846, chocolate color bindings, raised s...

Two pairs contemporary giltwood wall brackets: one pair sheaves of wheat tied with ribbon, 11-1/2 in.; one formed with three plumed petals, 11-1/2 in.

Six half leather-bound volumes, "Edinburgh Review 1847-1848," brown bindings, marble panels, 10 x 6-3/4 in. Some corner and spine wear, sl...

Five brass objects: adjustable pedestal, tapered column, 6-1/2 in. to 10-3/4 in.; English 18th century push-up candlestick, petal base, 7-1/4 in., (da

Carved wood bust of young smiling angel, probably Italian, 19th century, 11 in. Minor chips and losses.

Four small bronzes: figure of man in robe, pointed hat, 3 in.; two boys wrestling, 2 in.; black boy pushing ivory ball, 2-3/4 in.; cold-painted fox he

Hand-colored etching "Jeune Fille a la Guitare," total edition 340, signed in plate "Marie Laurencin" (French, 1885-1956), giltw...

Continental one-drawer cabinet, slant front, lift top, single frame-and-panel door, tapered legs, mortise-and-tenon construction, probably Italian, 37

Three-back settle, mixed hardwoods including cherry, arched crest rails and spool-turned supports, curved arms with urn-shaped supports, French, secon

Pair cast iron French bistro tables, tripod cast iron bases, shell feet, matching marble tops, 29 x 20 x 20 in. Old red paint on bases, some chips to

Two similar English Regency armchairs, spindle-turned back supports, faux bamboo turned legs and stretchers, later fiber seats, 32 in. One leg and arm

Cylindrical strapwork brass planter, brass feet, lion's head ring handles, 14-1/2 in. Small dents.

Panoramic photograph, racers in soapbox derby in front of Parkland Chevrolet Company, Asheville, North Carolina, early 1940's, black-painted fra...

Offset printed poster, pedal car in canyon, "Canyonlands Tour…Edie Roberson…Feb 18 to May 2, 1993," American, 20th century, wood frame, 19...

Murray Torpedo burgundy pedal car, 40 in. Completely restored, mint condition.

Willys Jeep light blue pedal car, US Air Force markings, 42 in. Front fender bent, scattered rust and paint losses, lacking pedals, steering wheel and

1953 Murray Champion dip-side yellow pedal car, 34 in. Fully restored, excellent condition, tape residue on hood.

Painted red metal pedal car, pointed hood, apparently unmarked, 37 in. Scattered light rust and paint chips, lacking rubber on two rear wheels.

1965 red Mustang pedal car, marked behind back seat "Junior Toy Division, AMF," 40 in. Fully restored.

Murray "Sad Face" red fire truck pedal car, hook and ladder with curved ladder racks, white decal "FD No. 1," 42 in. Scattered d...

"Pacesetter" yellow and blue pedal car by AMF, all hubcaps, steering wheel and windshield present, 38 in. Scattered scratches, light rust,...

Murray Torpedo white pedal car, original paint, steering wheel and windshield, 40 in. Scattered rust, scratches, chrome bumpers rusted, dents, damaged

Murray dip-side red pedal car, side marked "Coca-Cola Catch the Wave," 37 in. Fully restored, excellent condition.

Red fire truck pedal car marked "Fire Chief," back license plate marked "Toyland USA," partial decal for "Gorton," 37 ...

Junior AMF 1965 Mustang burgundy pedal car, 40 in. Fully restored, some pinstriping decal off, lacking windshield.

1961 Murray Tee Bird blue pedal car, original steering wheel and hubcaps, 33 in. Extensive scratches, scattered rust, dents, lacking rubber on one tir

1949 brown Comet pedal car, 39 in. Original paint, original decal behind rear seat in good condition, overall light surface rust and paint loss, minim

1941 Steelcraft Chrysler green and ivory pedal car, pleated and rolled vinyl seat, 40 in. Fully restored, excellent condition.

1949 Murray Tropedo Deluxe two-tone blue pedal car, side marked "Ballbearing Century," 41 in. Original paint, scattered rust, scrapes and ...

Unusual late 19th century aesthetic movement three-piece toleware wash set, Japanese inspired decoration with floral and gilt highlights on dark purpl

Pair tole-painted vases, assorted beech and maple leaves, gilt feet on square base, 6 in. Average wear, paint chips.

Pair tole-painted vases, leaves of mixed hardwoods, tapered bases with faux bark, 12 in. Losses to bark, rust, several leaves off but present.

Chinese porcelain Canton rose vase, figures in interior and exterior scenes with rose and butterfly border decoration, now mounted as lamp, 12 in. Sur

White porcelain lidded urn, elaborate cupid decoration, openwork handles, encrusted with flowers, now mounted as lamp base with giltwood base, 11 in.

Finely decorated lacquerware lidded box, inside with seven compartments with fitted lids, two stacks of trays, gilt wooden paw feet, detailed exterior

Three Oriental bronze objects: bronze vase, relief decoration with flowers and birds, now mounted as lamp, 12 in.; Oriental bronze censer, openwork li

Three pieces toleware: planter, figures on rocky coast, 7 in., (interior rust); oval tray, floral decoration on red field, 12 in.; boat shaped, yellow

Four pieces toleware: two floral bouquets, 11-3/4 in., urn footed bases; painted metal shaker with landscapes, 6 in.; floral bouquet in pail, 7-1/4 in

Pair toleware planters, bromeliads, terra-cotta bases, 12 in. Chips and losses, several leaves loose but present, one base repaired.

Miniature Chippendale style walnut and pine slant-front desk, mixed hardwoods, three dovetailed drawers with scribed edges below four-compartment inte

Three-panel hardwood folding screen, brass piano hinges top to bottom, block-molded panels and corners, upper panels fabric with screen behind, corner

Chinese leather-covered camphorwood trunk, red paint decoration with brass mounts and brass tack decoration, marked inside lid "CH Tracy,"...

Brass-mounted English walnut lap desk, tooled green leather interior, 21 x 21 x 11 in., ornate brass corner and strap work on later mahogany stand, to

Carved alabaster figure, school boy wearing hat and carrying book, 14-3/4 in. Minor chips and scratches.

Alabaster figure, woman carrying child on her back, ferns at her feet, 26 in. Minor chips and scratches., Provenance: Twickingham Galleries, Atlanta,

Hand-colored stipple engraving of King George IV in his ermine coronation robe, with attendants, after James Stephanoff, British, 1787-1874, gold high

Oil on canvas, portrait of young girl holding brass basket, signed upper left "Elizabeth V. Taylor Watson" (Massachusetts, 1863-1934), ori...

Oil on canvas, portrait of woman in straw hat with red flowers, signed lower left "NE Sawyer," 19th century American or British, 19th cent...

Six shield-shaped cricket awards for Tottenham Cricket Club, 1897 to 1904, all applied to later mahogany plaque, two silver with marks for London 1898

Unsigned oil on canvas laid down on Masonite, portrait of seated girl in red dress, red bow in hair, attributed to Hattie Saussy, Georgia, 1890-1978,

Pair watercolor and ink on paper botanical drawings, one of "Thymus serpyllum…July 30th, 1841," one "Onosis arvensis…July 18th ed 184...

Oval oil on linen, woman and young girl in draped window feeding parrot, Continental, 19th century, giltwood and composition frame with losses, 28-1/4

Two hand-colored engravings of birds on laid paper, each seven birds in series within rectangular format, Italian, late 18th century, contemporary gil

Fine man's silk and beaver tophat marked "Dunn & Company, London," with fitted brass-mounted leather hat case, (two pieces). Minor...

Brass and marble barometer, base formed with Egyptian motifs including winged sphynx, winged owl feet, 6-1/2 in. Traces original gilding.

Pair finely carved miniature mahogany boots, inlaid brass tacks, probably match holders, initials in bottom "B&H," 4 in.; pair conjoin...

Brass-mounted horn pipe holder, attached candlestick, base marked "E&S," 4-1/2 in.; tapered horn beaker, applied sterling silver shiel...

Four books, "Racing Calendar," 1895-1913, London, full leather bindings; "The General Stud Book," containing pedigrees of raceho...

Hinged wooden gun box on later tapered-leg stand, mixed hardwoods, 33-1/2 x 45-1/2 x 9 in. Minor chips.

Oak newel post, elaborate carved decoration with ovals, sprigs, three-quarter turned columns above stepped and molded base, 45 x 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in. O

Two coin purses formed as miniature leather caps, metal rims and visors, spring-loaded catches opening to coin purse below, relief decoration of old c

Iron patio seat, curved back with openwork fern and flower design, front legs with winged griffins, twig-style rear legs, pale blue paint, after desig

Painted wood French bistro table, folding iron base, 30 x 34 x 22 in., with four similar chairs, 36 in., (five pieces). Mostly green paint with chips

Patio table, ornate scrolled iron base, mottled marble top in shades of gray and ivory, 30 x 30 in., with four similar black-painted iron chairs, one

Oval footed iron plant stand, elaborate scroll decoration, blue paint, 15 x 39 x 32 in. Minor rust, some feet bent, losses to scrolls., For similar ja

Painted wood French bistro table, folding iron base, 30 x 33 x 23 in., with four similar chairs, 34 in., (five pieces). Various paint with chips, some

Garrison picnic set: service for four in flatware, cups and saucers with Clarice Cliff style orange and gilt decoration, thermos, two tin food boxes,

Painted wood French bistro table, folding iron base, 28 x 35 x 24 in., with four similar folding chairs, 34 in., (five pieces). Mostly green paint wit

Two composition planters, spiral corners, central panels with children and baskets of grapes, 17 x 17 x 17 in. Stains and wear.

Fine English picnic set: copper teapot with burner, enameled cups and saucers, four lidded food boxes, match striker, two lidded ceramic leather-bound

Painted wood and iron folding patio or garden bench, red and white paint, 34 x 46 in. Scattered light rust, paint loss.

Two similar forged iron foot scrapers, scrolled tops, both mounted in limestone bases, 14 x 17 x 15 in. and 13 x 18 x 16 in. Scattered rust, some loss

Cast iron urn fountain base, fluted base, top with egg-and-dart design, 18 x 30 in., fountain pedestal with cast iron full-figure child, 38 in., total

Four brass objects: footed tray, openwork gallery, 12-1/2 x 18 in.; brass planter, paw feet, lions' head handles, 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; brass and w...

Oval lidded French iron coal hod, four paw feet, strap and rivet domed lid above base with bellflower and cutwork decoration, interior liner, 17 x 19

Carved oak architectural bracket, head with curly hair below Ionic style capital, 16 in. Minor surface chips.

19th century English mahogany stool, cabriole legs, faceted pad feet, returns with applied circular bosses, original glue blocks with hand-wrought nai

Cut and intaglio-decorated glass candy dish or center bowl, flowers and ferns, base with oval cut panels, 12 in.; spooner, fine intaglio fern and flor

Pair Cork 19th century bottle-form decanters, ring-decorated necks, target stoppers (small chips), intaglio decoration with floral ribbons and swags,

Howdy Doody marionette doll, molded composition body, manufactured by Peter Puppet Playthings, Inc., 14 in., original pasteboard box. Paint crazing; b

Charlie Chaplin mechanical doll, composition head and forearms, label on shirt sleeve "Gee Tumbling Toys," with instructions to move arm f...

Painted metal key-wind jockey with sulky and horse, marked "DPO," made in Germany, 3-1/2 x 6-1/4 in. Excellent working order, minor chips,...

Lehmanns key-wind toy, "Paddy & the Pig," marked "May 12, 1903," 5-1/2 x 6 in. Mechanism works but stops, some loss to fabri...

Lehmanns "Tut-Tut" car, man in white suit riding in small car, patent date 1903, man blows horn while driving and turns wheel, 6-1/2 x 6-3...

Lehmanns wind-up two-wheel carriage "Li La," man riding and steering from behind, two women move, dog dances, patent date May 12, 1903, ma...

French walnut cradle, strap iron base, 12 x 33 x 14 in. Later oak rockers, old refinishing.

Louis Vuitton hatbox, one lift-out basket, brass and leather-mounted exterior with typical emblems, interior label "Saks & Company, New Yor...

Seven half leather-bound volumes (Volumes II-VIII), marbled panels, "Il Vaticano, Descritto ed Illustrato" by Camillo Guerra, 1829-1838, e...

Tambour-top 19th century book stand, mahogany and mixed hardwoods, brass-mounted, brass carrying handles, ormolu-mounted feet, 26 x 20 x 14 in. (This

Two brass objects: brass and iron umbrella stand, urn finials, 24 in.; footed stand, probably base for burner and/or teapot, 19 in., (handle chip).

15 painted composition sentries: tall black fur hats, red coats, light blue trousers, eight with rifles, five with swords, two on horseback, two beari

11 composition soldiers, marching and carrying rifle or flag, eight marked "Elastolin," 4-3/8 in. to 6 in., with one soldier on horse and ...

Ten painted composition naval figures, white caps and trousers, blue jackets, various weapons, some with horns, marked on base "Elastolin,"...

English Regency style three-tier mahogany étagère, base marked "Rankin & Company, Chicago," delicate reeded column supports ...