October 26-27, 2002 Auction - Dwiggins Collection

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