October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

Painted metal figure of man in long coat, broad-rimmed hat, purse over his shoulder, probably French, 19th century, 14-1/4 in. Repainting., Provenance

French faience crocus vase with nine sockets, decorated in Oriental taste, man smoking in exterior setting, pale rose and green decoration, oval base

English early 19th century pearlware pear-form coffeepot, scroll handle, elaborate green, blue and iron red decoration, 10-1/2 in. Minor wear to spout

Pair French faience plates, reticulated borders, decorated with baskets of flowers mounted by roosters, shades of pink, blue, yellow and red, backs ma

Six pieces English ceramic ware with floral decoration with blue, green and iron red: copper luster pitcher, floral bouquets, 6 in., (chips to luster

English Regency ivory ten-sided tea box, paneled form, lidded interior, inlaid horn borders, silver medallion with three-initial monogram, 4-3/4 x 4-1

George III English silver snuff box, cartouche form, lid with agate, marks for London 1806, maker probably IR, gold wash interior, 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 2 in.

Three wall plaques: painted wood "Manners Makyth Man," Latin inscription, gilt crest on blue field, 10-1/4 in., (minor chips and paint los...

Folding and rotating mahogany games table, paneled vasiform pedestal, base with four paw feet, interior with green felt playing surface, 29 x 18 (open

Mahogany tea box, lid with band of ebony inlay, one interior compartment, probably English, 19th century, 4-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 in. Base with separati

Five-draw pocket telescope, extends to 3-1/2 in.; pair 2-1/2 in. French leather and brass binoculars with case, (paint loss and tear to leather on bin

Four-draw brass telescope, marked at eyepiece "C.H. McAllister, New York," black finish, partially cased in leather, extends to 40 in. Lea...

Charles II style japanned stick barometer in the manner of Daniel Quare, tapered shaft with spiral-turned base, raised Chinoiserie and gilt decoration

Octagonal stand, extensive stone and mother-of-pearl inlay, applied brass paw feet, Moroccan style spindle decoration, 19-1/2 x 18 in.

English oak wall-mounted candle box, lid with tang hinges, hand-wrought nails, 15 in. Old refinishing, old stains, surface losses.

Three turned wooden objects: lidded box, 2 x 4 in.; lidded beechwood goblet, acorn finial, 5 in.; finely turned rosewood vessel with plunger, 5-1/2 in

Oval footed ivory miniature sundial, hinged brass pointer (gnomon) in form of bird, finely detailed engraving with female sea figure holding shield, s

Brass and glass key-wind carriage clock, folding handle, open escapement visible at top, with original leather carrying case and key, height of case 5

Cylindrical wood, brass and paper pillar sundial, hinged brass pointer (gnomon), iron finial, wooden base, calibrated for months, days, hours, 7 in. B

Tripod stand, faux bamboo turnings, scalloped top, platform stretcher, elaborate lacquered floral decoration, 22 x 17 in. Top with paint loss from pla