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ANTIQUE BABTISM BIRTH BIBLE CUP SAUCER GOLD C
Antique handpainted, gilded and dated porcelain Christian Religious Bible Baptism / Communion / Confirmation cup and saucer. Made in Germany 1914. <P><P>
Saucer is 5 3/4 inches in diameter and1 1/8 inches high. Cup is 3 1/8 inches in diameter on top and 3 1/8inches high. <P><P>
Both cup and saucer with white porcelain ground and richly embellished with gold decorations - foliage, rings and especially, many blessings, all handwritten and covering a large area of both pieces. The blessings offer congratulations to the family of the newborn baby and are actually dated 1914. The cup has a gilded handle. On the opposite side is a large, handpainted Religious scene, including a Crucifix above a goblet, radiating light in all directions, standing on an open Bible with open pages, religious vestments and blue flowers and golden foliage surrounding them. Very delicate, fine hand work. <P><P>
THere are no marks to be found under the cup (besides a handwritten 1053 in gold under the handle. The saucer has an engraved mark - see 'photos. <P><P>
Both pieces are in very good condition with no chips/cracks/restoration. Most of the gilding is in good shape with the exception of the handle, which has some wear and some of the gilding on the saucer, which is slightly worn. (see 'photos). <P><P>
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3684
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LOUIS VUITTON VERY VINTAGE HANDBAG / PURSE
Louis Vuitton leather handbag / purse, made in France. Definately of a good vintage age. <P><P>
Measures approx 11 X 7 1/2 inches, not including the shoulder strap. <P><P>
Made with classic Louis Vuitton logo in gold on the leather and with brown leather trim, stitched in gold-coloured thread. Leather embossed with Louis Vuitton Paris Made in France. Studs also have Louis Vuitton mark as does the zipper. Bag is ideal size for getting out and about and can hold everything you need without getting too heavy. <P><P>
This handbag has some condition issues:1. the leather on the inside of the strap in particular is in poor condition with cracks and discolouring. THe outside/top of the strap is acceptable. Stitching is all there.
2. There is a small piece of the piping that has come away on the back of the bag. In general, the piping around the support of the bag should be cleaned.
3. There is no lining inside the bag.
Beyond these problems, the leather and stitching are in good condition.
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3686
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LOUIS C. TIFFANY FAVRILLE ART GLASS COMPOTE S
Signed Louis C Tiffany Favrille Art Glass pedestal bowl / compote in iridescent glass. Made during the Art Nouveau period, early 1900's, USA. <P><P>
Measurements: 6 1/4 inches high; bowl is 6 3/8 inches in diameter; base is 3 1/2 inches in diameter. <P><P>
Classic favrille art glass. Colour is impossible to define as it changes from deep gold to blue, from orange to purple, depending on the way it is caught by the light. In general: Base tends to be more purple and deep orange/red; inside of bowl has definate blue tendency and outside of bowl tends to look silver/gold. Stem has green-gold-orange overtones. <P>
Round, slightly rising base with a smaller base connecting to the stem. Stem is long and satiny - looks like the stem of an elegant flower. Bowl with the crackled golden/silvery tones leading to blues on the inside and with a wavy, curved top adds to the floral image. <P><P>
Underside of base is signed with 1) round, embossed Tiffany logo "TIFFANY REGISTERED TRADE MARK FAVRILLE GLASSand 2) engraved writing in script: 1702 L. C. Tiffany Favrille. <P><P>
Condition is very good. There are a couple of minute air bubbles under the base (see 'photos) and one more, possibly one mm long (approx 1/16th of an inch) that might be a tiny surface nick, also under the base - mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy.
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3767
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ANTIQUE OLIVEWOOD LEATHER BIBLE NEW TESTAMENT
Antique Olive wood and leather New Testament Bible ' to be read in Church ' printed in Great Britain with Holy Land cover from Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Circa 1900 - 1950. <P><P>
Measures approx 4 3/4 inches long. <P><P>
Outside of the book is made of Olive WOod with a fantastic old patina and especially beautiful graining. Deeply carved Old Cross with smaller Byzantine style Crosses in each quadrant. Underneath is written the word Jerusalem and on the back Bethlehem. THe binding is of brown leather and has gold lettered RED LETTER TESTAMENT and JERUSALEM embossed on it. <P>
Alongside one of the beautiful illustrations in the Bible, is the frontspiece, which explains the Red Letter Testament "showing OUr Lord's WOrds in Red". Translated and Revised by His Majesty's Special Command, which dates the Bible to pre 1950 (when there a male King). Sides of pages are gilded. <P><P>
Very good condition. No damage to be found.
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3760
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PR GEORG JENSEN SILVER ACANTHUS LEMON FORKS
Vintage pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver lemon forks. Made in Denmark post 1945. <P><P>
Each fork is almost 4 3/4 inches long. Weigh 33grams together. <P><P>
Slender, elegant form with a pair of claw-like tynes to pierce and twist a lemon. Tapering handles with a scrolling, beaded pattern where it joins the tynes. THe handle is ridged in the center and slopes slightly downwards towards each side, adding to the elegant appearance of the fork. The terminal is like the capitol of a Greek columne with scrolling acanthus and a bud in the center. Very subtle, sophisticated design and highly attractive, useful items.<P><P>
Each fork is hallmarked with Georg Jensen hallmark - oval of indented dots with engraved Georg Jensen in the middle and STERLING DENMARK under it. One of the forks has a pair of Swedish import marks as well. <P><P>
Very good condition.
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3754
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ANTIQUE GOLD DIAMOND RUBY CUFFLINKS HUNT DOG
Antique / vintage pair of gentleman's cufflinks in the form of a dog's head - hunting dog or Retriever / Labrador, made of 18K gold, diamonds and rubies. Exact date and origin not known. <P><P>
Total weight about 21 grams. <P><P>
Made of rich bright yellow gold, the cufflinks are wonderfully modelled as a dog's head in profile. Retriever or Labrador but possibly a hunting dog such as a large Spaniel. The modelling is outstanding with all muscles and details shown in high relief. The dog wears a ruffled collar of sorts and a collar made of pave set rubies with a diamond as the tag, in front. Each dog is connected by a short chain to a modelled bone (what else?) that catches the other side of the button-hole. Quality of workmanship is highly superior. <P><P>
Not marked but tested 18K. <P><P>
Very good condition with no damage of any sort.
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3744
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ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 2BL RING GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHI
Antique Georgian double ring made of 15K gold. Made in England, 18th century. <P><P>
US size 5 1/2. <P><P>
The ring consists of a double band of parallel lines, with identically set stones, set apart by a fraction of an inch so that they are staggered. The lines consist of the following stones respectively: a sapphires, two small diamonds, a ruby, two small diamonds, a sapphire. This makes for a highly attractive and interesting ring. Petite and finely worked, especially considering the limited technology available at the time. The coloured stones are set in raised gold collets with unusual scrolls around the borders. The area enclosing the diamonds is silver. <P><P>
There are no hallmarks, but the ring tests for at least 15 carats. <P><P>
Good original condition.
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3733
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ANTIQUE 1700'S SNUFF BOX MINIATURE PORTRAIT S
Antique Georgian snuff box with hand painted miniature portrait painting of a gentleman. Origin unknown. Date: circa 1770. <P><P>
Round box is just under 3 inches in diameter and just over 1 inch high. <P><P>
Old shell box with beautiful mottling and blond raised rim to lid. Condition of box is good, especially considering the age. Lid is less than perfect with a small open slit where a segment of the side has cracked and been reattached in an antique repair. The blond rim also has a gap caused by natural shrinkage. <P><P>
The lid of the box has an exceptional handpainted miniature portrait of a gentleman. He appears to be middle-aged, which could be the effect of a high forehead and grey wig, indicating a respectable status and intelligence. The face is superbly painted with the fleshy cheeks and jowels, highly individual features shown in museum quality brushwork. The tilt of the head, slightly sideways and penetrating, direct stare, as well as the slightly open mouth - as though withholding a thought just formed from the observer make this an unusually personal depiction. A collarless brown jacket with buttons over a blue vest and white cravat convey a further solidity to the sitter. The miniature is further unusual in that it covers the whole lid. <P><P>
The miniature is in very good condition.
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3721
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ANTIQUE ENGRAVED ST SILVER TRAY BY GORHAM
Elegant sterling silver tray - could be used for candlesticks, cards, dishes. Made by Gorham and retailed by Bigelow Kennard & Co.in the late 19th century. (Bigelow Kennard & Co. were jewelers in Boston which indicates the luxurious quality of this tray). <P><P>
From the prestigious estate of Mrs Mary Timmins, well-known collector and authority on antiques, who lectured on the subject in the 1940's, this was one of the pieces she used in her talk on Women in Colonial Days. <P><P>
Measurements:10 3/4 inches long; 6 1/2 inches at widest points. Weighs 270 grams. <P><P>
Beautiful rectangular tray with curved and rounded edges. Rolled, raised rims. The shoulders, arching up and out are profusely engraved with a scroll and foliate design. Each rounded corner has a gryphon - monster head with forked tongue. Exquisite! <P><P>
Back has engraved Gorham Sterling mark and number B2461. Lightly engraved above that is the name Bigelow Kennard & Co. A personal sticker with the name of Mrs Edward A. Timmins and her address in New York refers to Mrs Mary Timmins, the previous famous owner (see above). <P><P>
Very good condition - front is like a mirror. No dings/dents/damage of any sort.
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ANTIQUE SILVER LAPIS CHATELAINE WALNUT PERFUM
From the prestigious estate of Mrs Mary Timmins, well-known collector and authority on antiques, who lectured on the subject in the 1940's, this was one of the pieces she used in her talk on Women in Colonial Days. <P><P>
The chatelaine is something of a tour de force: it includes wonderful silver and vermeil pierced openwork, studded with lapis lazuli; a gilt silver figural walnut holding inside it a pincusion that combines as a perfume bottle and a tiny mirror and swan down powder puff. It was supposedly made in France (according to the estate of Mrs Timmins), and is certainly at least 100 years old. <P><P>
Total length is about 6 3/4 inches. <P><P>
The chatelaine can be hung from a belt by the typical long hook, hinged to the decorative front for ease of opening or closing. On either side it has a loop, so presumably, it could be hung from a chain as well. The hook is hidden behind a star or flower shaped silver and gold pierced openwork jewel. It is studded with cabochon lapis lazuli, which gives it a definate Art and Crafts appearance. Scrolls and stars combine with foliage. A pair of chains comprised of similar openwork in gold and silver studded with lapis hang are suspended from the flower jewel. In turn, they hold links which suspend a wonderfully modelled vermeil walnut. Hinged at the back, it has a little button in front for opening it. walnut is approx 1 3/4 inches in length. Opening the walnut reveals a gilt tube with purple felt on top. This contains a tiny perfume bottle. The other side of the walnut appears to have lost a glass cover. WHen the metal frame is lifted, it reveals a small convex mirror and when that is removed there is a wonderful swan down powder puff in wonderful condition as it has been hidden and protected in the walnut for so many years. The walnut has engraved STERLING 925 on the inside. <P><P>
Condition of the whole chatelaine and it's components is very good.
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SILVER BOX REPOUSSE CHRYSANT
Antique signed silver box for jewelry , cards or cigars, with profuse floral repousse chrysamthemum decoration. Made in Japan and believed to date to the late 19th century or early 20th century. <P><P>
From the prestigious estate of Mrs Mary Timmins, well-known collector and authority on antiques, who lectured on the subject in the 1940's, this was one of the pieces she used in her talk on Women in Colonial Days. <P><P>
4 1/8 inch long; 3 1/8 inch front to back; 1 3/4 inches high. <P><P>
Rectangular box. The entire outer surface (top and sides) is decorated with a profuse repousse floral pattern - peonies, chrysanthemums, daisies and other flowers at different heights above the surface - all with very fine detail showing not only each petal, but the veins and seeds. <P>
Hinged lid. Inside as well as bottom has old, wooden lining. <P><P>
Engraved signature on the silver border underneath in Japanese. <P><P>
Condition is generally good with the exception of a an area on the lid that is more sunken than the surrounding area - whether a ding or originally like that is not known. (there is no sign of it having been hit and no deviation in the decoration).
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ANTIQUE PR SILVER COMPOTE CENTERPIECES PERSIA
Outstanding pair of antique sterling silver compotes / footed centerpiece bowls. Made in the Persian pattern by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co, Wallingford, Connecticut 1895 - 1898. <P><P>
From an extremely prestigious estate: William Nelson Camp, owner of Florida Power, vast real estate and phosphate mines and good friend of the richest of the rich and powerful. <P><P>
Weigh 900 grams (together). A little over 5 inches tall. Diameter at top of bowl is 10 inches. <P><P>
Round base a little like a smaller version of the upper, big bowl. Both have raised silver decoration in rich Oriental style, known as the Persian Pattern.
Exquisite detail. <P><P>
Engraved mark underneath with J.S. Co. factory logo, STERLING, T34 and PERSIAN. <P><P>
Good condition with no dings/dents. Minor, negligible surface scratches commensurate with age, mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy. <P><P>
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co only made sterling silver between 1895 and 1898, when they became part of the International Company.
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ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT BRONZE BLACKAMOOR DESKSET
From a Georgia plantation: Extraordinary Charles X signed antique gilt bronze ( ormolu ) inkstand / deskset with blackamoors. Made by the Leblanc factory in 1827 in Paris, France. <P><P>
Measurements:12 inches accross the sides; 5 1/2 inches to top of heads. <P><P>
The set to hold all of your writing equipment in the early 19th century: Shaped base in ridges. The bottom has original wooden base with old felt lining.
A pair of lidded urns on either side of a removable deeply cut glass inkwell with gilt bronze fitted lid. In front is a scalloped tray for holding various implements. Behind the inkwell is an openwork half wheel, flanked on either side by a spectacular pair of blackamoors, traditionally standing on a pair of pedestals. Each blackamoor, naked from the waist up, is holding a book in his outstretched arms. Feathered quill would lie accross the arms. Facial features and hair are superb. Original modelling and casting are of the best French quality. <P><P>
According to sources, the Leblanc foundry/factory existed for exactly one year, 1827, in Paris before being burned down.<P><P>
The wooden board under the stand has an embossed LEBLANC as well as inked information. The arms that support the urns on either side have embossed LEBLANC (remove urns and scrolls to find them). <P><P>
Condition of the whole set is very good or excellent considering the age of the piece.
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LIBBEY NASH AMERICAN ART GLASS VASE PINK LAVE
Antique Libbey / Nash American art glass vase in pink and lavender herringbone pattern. Made in the USA late 19th - early 20th century. <P><P>
Measures 11 1/4 inches high. <P><P>
ROund base. Elongated, baluster form, narrowing in the neck and flaring towards the upper rim. The glass is clear, soft pink and soft lavender, in a herringbone pattern of varying band widths. Play of light increased by rounded facets running up and down the length of the vase. Further enhanced by pearly iridescent quality. <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort.
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3703-1226926722
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ANTIQUE SILVER LAPIS CHATELAINE WALNUT PERFUM
From the prestigious estate of Mrs Mary Timmins, well-known collector and authority on antiques, who lectured on the subject in the 1940's, this was one of the pieces she used in her talk on Women in Colonial Days. <P><P>
The chatelaine is something of a tour de force: it includes wonderful silver and vermeil pierced openwork, studded with lapis lazuli; a gilt silver figural walnut holding inside it a pincusion that combines as a perfume bottle and a tiny mirror and swan down powder puff. It was supposedly made in France (according to the estate of Mrs Timmins), and is certainly at least 100 years old. <P><P>
Total length is about 6 3/4 inches. <P><P>
The chatelaine can be hung from a belt by the typical long hook, hinged to the decorative front for ease of opening or closing. On either side it has a loop, so presumably, it could be hung from a chain as well. The hook is hidden behind a star or flower shaped silver and gold pierced openwork jewel. It is studded with cabochon lapis lazuli, which gives it a definate Art and Crafts appearance. Scrolls and stars combine with foliage. A pair of chains comprised of similar openwork in gold and silver studded with lapis hang are suspended from the flower jewel. In turn, they hold links which suspend a wonderfully modelled vermeil walnut. Hinged at the back, it has a little button in front for opening it. walnut is approx 1 3/4 inches in length. Opening the walnut reveals a gilt tube with purple felt on top. This contains a tiny perfume bottle. The other side of the walnut appears to have lost a glass cover. WHen the metal frame is lifted, it reveals a small convex mirror and when that is removed there is a wonderful swan down powder puff in wonderful condition as it has been hidden and protected in the walnut for so many years. The walnut has engraved STERLING 925 on the inside. <P><P>
Condition of the whole chatelaine and it's components is very good.
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