Spring Fine and Decorative Art

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Spring Fine and Decorative Art

Cowan's Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
513-871-1670

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Queen Anne Side Chairs,203 - Queen Anne Side Chairs,
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English, ca 1730-1740. A pair of sidechairs in the Chinese taste, of walnut with oak secondary. Pillow crestrails connect to conforming stiles on slip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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Tall Case Clock by Thomas Browne, London,204 - Tall Case Clock by Thomas Browne, London,
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English, 4th quarter of the 18th century, works by Thomas Browne, London, 1790. Eight day time and hour strike, with calendar and seconds dials. Perio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 192.50BP) = 1,292.50
 
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Chinese Porcelain Garden Seats,205 - Chinese Porcelain Garden Seats,
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early 19th century. A pair of Chinese Export blue and white underglaze blue garden seats, hexagonal-form with pierced cash designs and raised bosses;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (10.00 + 1.75BP) = 11.75
 
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Tall Chinese Fern Stand with Marble Top,206 - Tall Chinese Fern Stand with Marble Top,
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ca 1880-1890, rosewood carved top with inset scalloped marble top. With lower pierced and carved shelf connecting four s-curved legs, ending in paw fe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Chinese Export Plates,207 - Chinese Export Plates,
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18th century, set of six Chinese export plate decorated with sepia swags; each 9.75" diameter. Condition: Small chip to one rim. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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English Lacquerware Tray,208 - English Lacquerware Tray,
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ca 1880. Lacquerware tray in the Japanese taste, with chinoiserie decoration of figures in an exterior landscape; 28" long x 22" across. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Duke of Wellington Portrait Miniature,209 - Duke of Wellington Portrait Miniature,
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British, late 19th century, watercolor on ivory, signed Lawrence. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), first Duke of Wellington portrait miniature. In the or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (145.00 + 25.38BP) = 170.38
 
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Gainsborough (after) Portrait Miniature on Ivory,210 - Gainsborough (after) Portrait Miniature on Ivory,
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Continental, late 19th century, signed but illegible. A portrait miniature after Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) of Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan; pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Portrait of Allan Gurney, Esq., Attributed to Sir William Beechey (British 1753-1839)211 - Portrait of Allan Gurney, Esq., Attributed to Sir William Beechey (British 1753-1839)
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oil on canvas, unsigned. An academic depiction of the sitter, a biography of artist and another early label on the frame; 29" high x 24" w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 455.00BP) = 3,055.00
 
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American Portrait of a Gentleman,212 - American Portrait of a Gentleman,
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early 19th century, oil on canvas, unsigned. Depicting a half length portrait of a gentleman, probably by a skilled itinerant artist; 29.5" hig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Satsuma Covered Box and Vase,213 - Satsuma Covered Box and Vase,
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Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1911). A drum form Satsuma box, polychrome enamel decorated on the exterior and interior with scholars; 3.25" high...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Samson Ormolu Mounted Covered Bowls,214 - Samson Ormolu Mounted Covered Bowls,
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Continental, late 19th century. A pair of decorated bowls in polychrome enamels in the rose famille palette, supported by paw footed bronze bases; 8.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 192.50BP) = 1,292.50
 
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Creamware Plate Marked Turner,215 - Creamware Plate Marked Turner,
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English, mid-18th century. An early form probably manufactured by John Turner of Lane End (w. 1738-87), decorated in overglaze enamels depicting a Bib
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to kingtree56.. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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George II Shagreen Knife Boxes,216 - George II Shagreen Knife Boxes,
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English, ca 1740-1760. A pair of shallow formed boxes with original papered and velvet fitted interiors and original brasses, rising on (later) ball f
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Chestnut Urns,217 - Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Chestnut Urns,
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ca 1780-1820. Two Anglo-Irish colorless cut glass chestnut urns, each with the body cut and engraved with swags, over a husk band, raised on a paneled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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George III Silver Tea Kettle and Stand,218 - George III Silver Tea Kettle and Stand,
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English, struck for London, 1823 and John Wakelin and William Taylor. In the Rococo style with wrapped handle, supported on a cast trifid base. Kettle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 393.75BP) = 2,643.75
 
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Chinese Fern Stand in Rosewood,219 - Chinese Fern Stand in Rosewood,
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ca 1890. A Chinese carved rosewood stand with hexagonal top, beaded edge enclosing shaped marble insert, over pierced skirt and six S-curved legs unif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Chinese Carved Stand,220 - Chinese Carved Stand,
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late 19th century, in rosewood with scalloped inset marble top, carved and pierced frieze and four shaped and carved legs connected to a disc-shaped s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Chinese Sang de Boeuf Covered Jars,221 - Chinese Sang de Boeuf Covered Jars,
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probably 19th century. A pair of lidded conical jars with gray-blue glaze at rims, dissolving into oxblood striated glaze. Bases heavily chipped as ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Carved Chinese Seal,222 - Carved Chinese Seal,
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early 20th century, Chinese hardstone seal, depicting the Chinese calendar surrounded by dragons, Chinese characters and a mountainous landscape; 4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Peking Glass Elephant Form Snuff Bottle,223 - Peking Glass Elephant Form Snuff Bottle,
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Chinese, early 20th century. Snuff bottle in mustard yellow Peking glass carved in the form of a caparisoned elephant, on a fitted piercework carved t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Carved Coiled Dragon Netsuke,224 - Carved Coiled Dragon Netsuke,
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late 19th century, of hardwood, with glass eyes, signed; 1.5" high x 2" across. Condition: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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Carved Ivory Netsukes of Sumo Wrestlers,225 - Carved Ivory Netsukes of Sumo Wrestlers,
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late 19th century. A pair of carved in the form of sumo wrestlers, with stained details, signed, with associated stand; 1.75" and 2" high....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Monkey Trainer,226 - Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Monkey Trainer,
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19th century, of carved ivory in the figure of a monkey trainer, with stained details, signed; 2" high. Condition: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Carved Ivory Netsukes,227 - Carved Ivory Netsukes,
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early 20th century, a group of five netsukes, various forms including geisha with puppy and lohan, with stained details, some are signed; .875"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Carved Ivory Buddha & Mask Netsuke,228 - Carved Ivory Buddha & Mask Netsuke,
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early 20th century. A carved ivory Buddha and a mask netsuke, both with stained details. First is signed; 2.75" and 2" high. Condition: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Castle Landscape by Edmund J. Nieman (British, 1813-1876),229 - Castle Landscape by Edmund J. Nieman (British, 1813-1876),
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oil on canvas, signed in the lower right and depicting an unidentified village along the river; 24" high x 41.5" wide (sight). Condition:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 175.00BP) = 1,175.00
 
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English School Watercolor Family Portrait,230 - English School Watercolor Family Portrait,
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ca 1840s, watercolor on wove paper, depicting four children and their mother. Matted, in a contemporary gilt frame; 22" high x 17" wide (s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 166.25BP) = 1,116.25
 
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Regency Metamorphic Oak Library Chair,231 - Regency Metamorphic Oak Library Chair,
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ca 1815. The hinged seat falling forward to form four steps with (later) inset tooled leather coverings;: 34" high x 25" wide x 20" d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Regency Work Stand,232 - Regency Work Stand,
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English Regency, ca 1800-1820. Mahogany work stand having an oxbow front with two drawers, the top drawer with a fitted interior, both with brass escu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Staffordshire Figures including Nelson,233 - Staffordshire Figures including Nelson,
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late 19th century. The group of three includes a pair of mantel ornaments of Scottish peasants with spaniels and a Toby-style pitcher of Admiral Nelso
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Paris Porcelain Gilded Urns,234 - Paris Porcelain Gilded Urns,
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Continental, first quarter 19th century. A pair of Paris porcelain urns, decorated with floral swags and gilding on a puce ground, each with a gilt Ne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 332.50BP) = 2,232.50
 
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Regency Sewing and Gaming Stand,235 - Regency Sewing and Gaming Stand,
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English, Regency period, ca 1800-1810, in mahogany with satinwood and with oak secondary. Parquetry inlaid top lifts to reveal backgammon board, with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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Carved Oak Barometer/Thermometer,236 - Carved Oak Barometer/Thermometer,
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possibly English, late 19th- early 20th century. Mercury thermometer fastened to a milk glass plate, over a barometer with enameled dial. Unmarked exc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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American Lap Desk on Stand,237 - American Lap Desk on Stand,
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19th century, of walnut, mahogany, maple, pine and popular. Line inlay, quarter fans and cross banding decoration. Top opens to an inclined writing su
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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Tall Case Clock by Benjamin Simpson, Halifax, England,238 - Tall Case Clock by Benjamin Simpson, Halifax, England,
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ca 1770, by Benjamin Simpson. 30-hour time and hour strike by countwheel. Nicely engraved 12.5" dial with calendar and sun/moon dials. Pull win...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 227.50BP) = 1,527.50
 
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Hepplewhite-Style Chairs,239 - Hepplewhite-Style Chairs,
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American, early 20th century. Set of eight including six sides and two arm chairs. Each mahogany, with a brand on the rear stretcher, 235. The molded
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Regency Cheval Glass with Candle Sconces,240 - Regency Cheval Glass with Candle Sconces,
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ca 1810, the mahogany veneered mirror on stand with saber legs with brass caps and casters, turned supports and with brass candle sconces; 63" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet,241 - Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet,
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English, ca 1890-1910, satinwood tripartite serpentine breakfront vitrine, the molded cornice above a dentil molded frieze, the central glazed door op
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Silk Needlework of Birds,242 - Silk Needlework of Birds,
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British or American, early 19th century, silk on silk needlework. A subject of two birds with a nest. Housed in a gilt oval wooden frame; 10.50"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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Allegorical Needlework,243 - Allegorical Needlework,
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British, ca 1800- 1820, silk and paint on silk. An allegorical needlework of a biblical story, likely of Elijah visited by an angel in the wilderness.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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C.W. Dixey Binoculars,244 - C.W. Dixey Binoculars,
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English, 19th century. Of silvered brass, engraved C.W.Dixey Opticians/to the Queen/New Bond St.London; 5" high. Condition: Wear. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Surveyor's Compass by W & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.245 - Surveyor's Compass by W & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.
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American, ca 1860-1880. A Vernier surveyor's compass by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y., of brass with silvered 5" diameter dial, fleur-de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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Engraved Telescoping Aluminum Megaphone,246 - Engraved Telescoping Aluminum Megaphone,
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ca 1840-60s. A rare form made in three telescoping pieces, engraved with geometric designs and TK on bell end; 4" diameter at bell end x 31.7&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 17.50BP) = 117.50
 
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Coin Silver Punch Ladle, Scoop, Tongs & Demitasse Spoons247 - Coin Silver Punch Ladle, Scoop, Tongs & Demitasse Spoons
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21 pieces. Includes a bright cut gold washed punch ladle, scoop, and ice tongs, 13", 8.5" and 8.75" long; together with 18 demitasse ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Gorham Sterling "Hindostanee" Punch Ladle, Plus,248 - Gorham Sterling "Hindostanee" Punch Ladle, Plus,
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ca 1878. A Gorham sterling "Hindostanee" punch ladle, sugar spoon and seven tablespoons; ladle is 13" long. 18.968 ozt. Condition: T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Loring Andrews Sterling Coffee Service,249 - Loring Andrews Sterling Coffee Service,
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American, 1880-1910. Three pieces in the "Fruit and Flowers" pattern, likely made by S. Kirk & Sons for the Loring Andrews Co., Cincin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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Gorham "Versailles" Sterling Dinner Service,250 - Gorham "Versailles" Sterling Dinner Service,
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128 pieces, struck with Gorham hallmarks and copyright 88/sterling. A partial sterling "Versailles" dinner service including 12 each: tabl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 455.00BP) = 3,055.00
 
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Gorham Sterling Pitcher,251 - Gorham Sterling Pitcher,
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20th century, marked, #A2788, 10" high. 24.917 ozt. Condition: Provenance: Property of Major General Thomas Howard Ruger, by descent to pres...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Four J. & J. Meeks Side Chairs,252 - Four J. & J. Meeks Side Chairs,
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American, ca 1850-1860, of laminated rosewood. Four American Rococo Revival side chairs, attributed to J.& J.W. Meeks, New York. Ornately pierce...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,800.00 + 490.00BP) = 3,290.00
 
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