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Fine Antiques and Decorative Arts Auction. Friday, June 6, 2014

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BRIGGS AUCTION, INC.

SINCE 1932

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Friday, June 6, 2014 at 3pm

Fine Antiques and Decorative Arts Period Antiques; Designer Mid-Century Modern Furnishings; Fine and Decorative Arts; Silver; Fine Jewelry; Oriental Carpets, Country Antiques, Fine French and Asian Porcelains, and much more.

From selected Main Line, PA and Delaware Valley Estates, Homes, and Collections

To be sold at absolute auction with no minimums or reserves

Exhibitions:

Tuesday, June 3: Noon-4pm Wednesday, June 4: Noon-4pm

Thursday, June 5: Noon-7pm Friday, June 6: from gam

Live, Online Bidding through Live Auctioneers

Absentee and Telephone Bidding Accepted

18% Buyer's Premium In House; 21 % Online

AUCTIO.N, 3 SINCE 1932

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Four books written and illustrated by Howard Pyle: A Modern Aladdin, 1892; Twilight Land, 1894; Stolen Treasure, 1907; Rejected of Men, 1903. All published by Harpers. $100 - 300

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7 Six illustrated books, four by Howard Pyle: The Soul of Melicent (James Cabell, 1913); The Green Flag and Other Stories (A. Conan Doyle); The Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle, 1894); Chivalry (James Cabell, 1909); The Story of the Revolution (Henry Cabot Lodge, 1898). Various publishers. $75 -150 Five books written and illustrated by Howard

Pyle: Jack Ballister's Fortunes, 1895; Within the Grapes, 1885; Strange Stories of the 8 Revolution", 1907; Two Men of Iron, 1891 Nine books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: and 1919. Various publishers. $100 _ 300 King Arthur (Henry Frith, 1932); Frontier

Days (Oliver G. Swan, 1928); Ivanhoe

3 Four books written and illustrated by Howard Pyle: The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, 1913; The Story of/he Grail and the Passing of Arthur (The Howard Pyle Brandywine Edition, with frontispiece by Stanley Arthurs.), 1933; The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1913; The MelTY Adventures of Robin Hood, 1913. All published by Scribners. $100300

4 Nine books illustrated by Howard Pyle: Six Stars (Nelson Lloyd, 1906); The Children's Hour, Vols. 2, 9, and 10, (1907); In the Valley (Harold Frederic, 1896); To Have and to Hold (Mary Johnston, 1900); Dorothy Q together with A Ballad of the Boston Tea Party and Grandmother's story of Bunker Hill Battle (Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1893); Hugh Wynne in two vols. (S. Weir Mitchell, 1899). Various publishers. $150-300

5 Ten books illustrated by Howard Pyle: Old Chester Tales (Margaret Deland, 1899); George Washington (Woodrow Wilson, 1924); The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table in two vols. (Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1897); Hugh Wynne in 2 vols. (S. Weir Mitchell, 1897); Janice Meredith in two vols. (Paul Leicester Ford, 1899); Quo Vadis in 2 vols. (Henrryk Sienkiewicz, 1897). Various publishers. $100 - 300

6 Seven books illustrated by Howard Pyle: Heroes of The Olden Time - The Story of Siegfried (James Baldwin); A Story of/he Golden Age (Baldwin); Under Green Apple Boughs (Helen Campbell, 1882); Sir Christopher (Maud Wilder Goodwin, 1901); The Blue Flower (Henry Van Dyke, 1902); In Old New York (Thomas A. Janvier, 1894); Dulcibel (Henry Peterson, 1907). Various publishers. $75 -150

(Sir Walter Scott, 1923); Deeds of Heroism and Bravery (Elwyn Barron, 1920); The Flamingo Feather (Kirk Munroe); Little Veres and Big Names; Yankee Ships in Pirate Waters (Rupert Sargent Holland, 1931); Covered Wagon Days (OliverG. Swan); With Cortes and the Conqueror (Virginia Watson, 1917). Various publishers. $75 - 150

9 Four books by Lucy Foster Madison, illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Lincoln (1928, with inscription and pencil drawing of Lincoln by Frank Schoonover, and pen signature under frontispiece illustration); Washington (1925); Lafayette (1921); Joan of Arc (1919). All published by The Penn Publishing Company. $300 - 600

10 Nine books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Four Bells (Ralph D. Paine, 1924); Days Off (Henry Van Dyke, 1907); Rising Wolf (James Willard Schultz, 1919); The Rustler of Wind River (G.W Ogden, 1917); Wolves of the Sea (Randall Parrish, 1918); The Arctic Stowaways (Dillon Wallace, 1935); Colonial Fights and Fighters (Cyrus Townsend Brady, 1901); The Backwoodsman (HA Stanley, 1904); The Maid of the Forest (Randall Parrish, 1913). Various publishers. $75 - 150

11 Eight books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Derry's Partner (Hubert Evans, 1929); Masterman Ready (Captain Marryat, 1928); Life on the Mississippi, with dust jacket (Mark Twain); Toilers of the Trails (George Marsh, 1921); Rifles for Washington (Elsie Singmaster, 1938); The Lane That Had No Turning (Gilbert Parker, 1902); Roselle of/he North (Constance Lindsay Skinner, 1927); "Ro/and the WollTior' (Virginia M. Collier, 1934; with pen inscription and signature from Frank Schoonover). Various publishers. $150 - 250

12 Nine books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: The Broken Soldier and the Maid of France (Henry Van Dyke, 1919); The Deliverance (Ellen Glasgow, 1904); The Valley of Voices (George Marsh, 1924); Jules of the Great Heart (Lawrence Matt, 1906); Cardigan (Robert W Chambers, 1901); Sigurd Eckdal's Bride (Richard Voss, 1900); WilliamJackson, Indian Scout (James Willard Schultz, 1926); To Have and to Hold (Mary Johnston, 1931); The Crimson Cutlass (Russell Gordon Carter, 1933). Various publishers. $100 - 300

13 Eight books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Blackbear Buccaneer (Ralph D. Paine,1922); Sled Trails and White Water (George Marsh, 1929); The Broken Soldier and the Maid of France (Henry Van Dyke, 1919); Count Hannibal (Stanley J. Weyman, 1901); Seizer of Eagles (James Willard Schultz, 1922); In the Hands of The Red Coats (Everett Tomlinson, 1901); The Curious Career of Roderick Campbell (Jean Mcltwraith, 1901); The Secret of Lonesome Cove (Samuel Hopkins Adams, 1912). Various publishers. $100 - 300

14 Ten books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Manmaduke of Tennessee (Edward Cummings, 1914); Bobby of the Labrador (Dillon Wallace, 1916); The Blood Lilies (WA Fraser, 1903); The Whelps of the Wolf (George Marsh, 1922); Happy Island (Jennette Lee, 1910); The White Darkness (Lawrence Matt, 1907); South from Hudson Bay (E.C. Brill, 1929); Cabin Fever (B.M. Bower, 1918); Christmas Eve on Lonesome (John Fox Jr., 1904); Bob and the Guides (Mary Raymond, 1906). Various publishers. $100 - 300

15 Twelve books illustrated by Frank Schoonover: Privateers of '76 (Ralph D. Paine, 1923); Barbary Bo (Reginald Wright Kauffman, 1929); Heart and Chart (Margarita Spalding Gerry, 1911); Men Marooned (George Marsh, 1925); At the Sign of the Silver Ship (Stanley Hart Cauffman, 1924); The Range Boss (Chanes Alden Seltzer, 1916); Questers of the Desert (James Willard Schultz, 1925); The Man From Bar-20 (Clarence E. Mulford, 1918); Pardners (Rex E Beach, 1905); Connie Morgan in the Fur Country (James B. Hendryx, 1921); The Courage of Captain Plum (James Curwood, 1912); A Jersey Boy in the Revolution (Everett Tomlinson, 1899). Various publishers. $100 - 300

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16 Caucasian carpet. Signed. 8'5" x 4'5". $800 -1200

17 Tabriz prayer mat. 5'7" x 4'. $1000 -1500

18 Grouping of two Turkish carpets. 5'10" x4'. $1000 -1500

19 Tabriz prayer mat. 3'3" x 1'10". $300 - 500

20 Tabriz prayer mat. 3'3" x 1'10". $300 - 500

21 Iranian runner with seven medallions. 1 0'7" x 2'9". $200 - 400

22 Turkish Shivas room-size carpet. 9' x 11'. $600 -1000

23 Bessarabian kilim room-size carpet with overall floral design. 9'4" x 8'2". $300 - 500

24 Aubusson-style room-size carpet. 17'11" x 11'5". $400 -700

25 Chinese room-size carpet, circa 1920. 14'6"x10'10". $800-1000

25A Chinese room-size carpet, circa 1920. 11'5" x 8'9". $600-800

25B Heriz room-size carpet. 14' x 9'11". $1000 -1500

25C Kirman room-size carpet. 20'6" x 9'9". $500 -700

250 19th Century silk embroidery depicting an animal-filled landscape. 6'5" x 2'2". $1000 -1500

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26 Sterling Mexican necklace and bracelet. Marked 925 MEXICO TN-17. 15" necklace contains a pear-cut synthetic color-change sapphire. The 8" bracelet contains a rectangular-cut of the same. 8.31ozt. $200 - 400

27 Geneve gold wrist watch. Marked 585. With yellow gold tapered band and rectangular face. Battery-operated movement (possibly a replacement). 8" length. 39.0dwt total. $900 -1500

28 Gold money clip with gold coin. Clip marked 14K CREA. Yellow gold with applied framed U.S. $50 Standing Liberty gold coin, dated 2000. 30.8dwt. $800 -1500

29 Man's nugget ring with U.S. gold coin. Marked CHQ14K. Yellow gold containing gold U.S. Standing Liberty coin, dated 1991 (apx. 16mm diameter). Ring size 11. 23.3dwt. $700 -1000

30 Man's gold ring. Marked 14K. Yellow gold with an oval 12mm x 1 Omm pale gray star sapphire (possibly synthetic) cabochon with rough surface, flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds, apx. 0.15ct each. All bezel settings. Ring size 10-1/2. 8.0dwt. $200 - 400

31 International Sterling cigarette case. Plaid-design exterior with gold-wash interior, and single spring arm. Initialed "F.M." Apx. 4" x 3". 3.12ozt. $50 -150

32 Grouping of two carved shell cameos in 14K gold frames. Yellow gold-framed cameo depicts woman in profile. White gold-framed depicts woman and putti playing harp. 14.0dwt total. $200 - 400 30

33 14K white gold floral filigree bar pin, containing two square blue sapphire baguettes and three round brilliant-cut diamonds of apx. 0.05ct, 0.1 Oct, and 0.05ct. 2.75" long. 3.6dwt. $150 - 350

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34 Grouping of five 14K yellow gold rings: Two green jade cabochons; Blue glass carved scarab; Blue and white Wedgwood style; Signet ring; Oval lapis cabochon. Various ring sizes. 17 .5dwt total. $400 - 800

35 14K rose gold charm bracelet with 13 various yellow and rose gold charms. One charm not attached to bracelet. 16.0dwt total. $300 - 600

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38 Five diamond ring set in 14K yellow gold. Five in-line Old Mine-cut diamonds are apx. 0.20ct each. Ring size 6-1/2. Some girdle roughness. 1.3dwt. $500 -1200

39 Diamond solitaire engagement ring in 18K (marked and tested) yellow gold, 6-prong setting. Apx. 1.00ct Old Mine­cut diamond of VS2 clarity; J-K color. Ring size 5-3/4. 1.7dwt. $600 -1000

40 Diamond solitaire engagement ring in 14K yellow gold 6-prong setting. Apx. 0.60ct diamond of VS2 clarity; K-L color. Ring size 6-1/2. 1.5dwt. $300 -700

41 14K yellow and white gold Eastern Star ring with five accent diamonds (apx. 0.1 Oct each), and various colors of enamel. Ring size 6-1/4. 4.8dwt. $250 - 550

42 Large lapis heart pendant with gold and diamond butterfly. 14K yellow gold bail and chain. Applied gold butterfly has two diamond body with green and white enamel. Lapis heart is apx. 35mm x 35mm. 11.1 dwt total. $150 - 450

43 14K yellow gold bracelet with hollow, square links. 7.5" length. 8.8dwt. $250 - 450

44 8ailey, 8anks & 8iddle 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet. Marked "88&8"; serial #42119. Contains an oval blue sapphire (apx. 9mm x 6mm), flanked by two Old European cut diamonds (apx. 0.1 Oct each), flanked by two triangular-cut pink zircons. With security chain. 9.9dwt. $350 - 650

45 Lady's diamond wrist watch. 14K white gold and platinum. Rectangular case is decorated with 26 accent full- and single­cut diamonds. C.H. Meylan movement; 17 jewels. 13.4dwt. $500 - 800

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46 Grouping of five gold and enamel flower pins. Four are 14K yellow gold, clover pin is 18K yellow gold. Various enamel colors with diamond andlor seed pearl centers. Some enamel loss. 17.2dwt. $400 - 600

47 Two-strand pearl necklace with 14K white gold (marked) safety clasp with pearl and diamond accents. Pearls average 7 to 7-1/2mm. 16" length. $750 -1250

48 Single-strand pearl necklace with 14K white gold (marked) flower clasp with diamond accents. Pearls average 9mm. 16" length. $1000 -1500

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49 14K yellow gold ring with ancient Roman coin. Ring size 5. 8.36dwt. $200 - 300

50 Pair of diamond stud earrings with detachable diamond drops/jackets. Pear-cut diamonds: apx. 0.75ct each. Round-cut diamonds: apx. 0.40ct each. Baguette-cut diamonds: apx. 0.18ct each. Apx. 2.66ct TWO; average WS, F-G colors. Settings not marked. 2.57dwt. $2000 - 3000

51 Gold pocket watch, early 20th Century. Marked "Henry Capt. Geneve". No 48497. No karat markings. $500 -700

51A Retro-design drape-style mesh bracelet in 14K yellow gold with 11 diamonds. 31 dwt. $1500 - 2000

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53 1911 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU58. $250 - 500

54 1911 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS61. $250 - 500

55 1913 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU58. $250 - 500

56 1915 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU50 $250 - 500

57 1915 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU58. $250 - 500

58 1915 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU53. $250 - 500

59 1925-0 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS62. $250 - 500

60 1926 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU58. $250 - 500

61 1926 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS62. $250 - 500

62 1927 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS61. $250 - 500

63 1927 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: AU58. $250 - 500

64 1928 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS63. $250 - 500

65 1928 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS62. $250 - 500

66 1929 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS63. $250 - 500

67 1929 U.S. Gold $2.50 Coin. PCGS: MS62. $250 - 500

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36 Diamond cocktail ring in platinum, with center bezel-set Old European-cut diamond of apx. 2.20ct, WS2 clarity, J-K color, surrounded by 24 Old European and single-cut accent diamonds (apx. 0.70ct TWD side diamonds). Apx. 2.9ct TWD for entire ring. Ring size 5-3/4. 4.4dwt. $2500 - 4500

Diamond cocktail ring in platinum setting, with three center Old Mine-cut diamonds. Center is apx. 1.1 Oct flanked by two diamonds of apx. 0.45ct and 0.55ct. Overall: S11-S12 clarities; center: M-N color; sides: I-J colors. With ten additional Old Mine-cut accent diamonds. Apx. 2.40ct TWD. Ring size 5-1/2. 2.7dwt. $1400 - 2500

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51C 14K yellow gold retro-design bracelet with pearl and garnet accents. 36.5dwt $2000 - 2500

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518 Yellow gold (marked 18K, tested 14K) retro-design mesh necklace with floral clasp with pearls and rubies. 48.5dwt. $2500 - 3000

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68 Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling compote with pierced foliate edges on a tri-foot base. Marked "Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. 925/1000" on base. 2-1/4" tall, 9-1/4" diameter. 1 0.40ozt. $200 - 400

69 J.E. Caldwell sterling vase. Stamped "J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling 6 oz" on base. Weighted. 7-1/2" tall, 5-1/4" wide. 120zt total. $100 - 200

52 Autographed Robert E. Lee carte de visite with the stamp of the acclaimed Scottish photographer, Alexander Gardner. $4,000-6,000

70 Grouping of four American silver spoons. Largest is coin silver, marked "Bailey and Co." The others are marked sterling. Largest: 8-1/2" long. 4.050zt total. $75 - 150

71 Eleven sterling demitasse spoons. 4" long. 40zt total. $75 - 150

72 Eleven sterling seafood forks. 6" long. 50zt total. $75 - 150

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73 Ten J.E. Caldwell sterling shell-form nut dishes. Marked "J.E. Caldwell and Co. Sterling RC". 3-1/4" wide. 9.750zt total. $150 - 250

74 Five piece sterling vanity set. Each piece marked "Gorham Sterling"; tray marked "Reed and Barton Sterling". Tray 13" x 8-3/4". Tray: 26.050zt. $300 - 500

75 Set of 12 Tiffany sterling demitasse spoons in original fitted retailer's case. Marked "Tiffany & Co. Sterling Pat 1909" on underside. Each 4" long. 6.150zt total. $300 - 400

76 18th Century English silver mug, circa 1726. With relief decoration. Makers mark, possibly "E_". Hallmarks to base, with inscription "SRIC 1734". 3-3/4" tall. 8.55 ozt. $500 - 700

77 Alvin Silver Co. sterling nut dish with raised clover decoration. Marked "Sterling" on base. 7-1/2" wide. 3.150zt. $50 -150

78 American Sterling silver charger. Marked "Sterling" on base. 13-1/2" diam. 17.750zt. $200 - 400

79 Pocket perpetual calendar by Gustave Keller, featuring a silver frame with the days of the month and brass inner sections with months, days of the week, and zodiac signs. In maker's leather case. Calendar: 2-1/4" diameter. $300 - 500

80 131 pieces of Towle sterling Silver Flutes pattern flatware (service for 12), including some serving pieces. In fitted case. Approx 90.7ozt excluding 12 dinner knives. $1500 -2000

80A Set of six sterling demitasse cups with porcelain inserts and sterling saucers. One cup is marked "Belleek Willets". In original, fitted plush-lined case. Cups: 2-1/4" tall. 6.1 Oozt total, excluding porcelain inserts. $100 - 200

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80B Two Cartier, Inc. design sketches from the 1930s for a silver flask (model 05041), and silver tray with glass inkwell (model 05047). Hand drawn on cardstock; later framed under glass. Larger: 15" x 12". $300 - 600

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81 Large art glass antelope sculpture, possibly Murano. Unmarked. 17" tall. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 -400

81A Set of 12 wine glasses with gilt urn and swag decoration. Each: 6-1/4" tall, 3-1/2" diameter. $300 - 500

82 Baccarat crystal ice bucket with gilded handles. 9" tall, 8-1/4" diameter. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $300 - 400

83 Baccarat crystal 29-piece Massena pattern glassware set: 10 Champagne coupes (5-1/2" tall); 11 red wine glasses (7" tall); 8 white wine glasses (6-1/2" tall). From a Villanova, PA Estate. $600 -700

84 Lalique frosted glass eagle paperweight. Marked "Lalique France" on base. 4-1/2" tall, 5-1/2" wide. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 - 300

85 Grouping of Waterford crystal ship's decanter(1 0-1/2" tall, 7" base diameter), and Baccarat ice bucket (5" tall, 5" dia). From a Villanova, PA Estate. $100 - 200

85A Steuben glass pedestal-base bowl. Design #7884. 5" tall, 10" diameter. $400 - 600

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86 Two Chinese porcelain vases of cylindrical form. Decorated with flowers and birds. 12" tall, 4-1/2" diameter. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $400 - 500

87 Two Chinese porcelain floral-decorated ginger jars. One features a crane; the second features songbirds. Each inscribed on reverse. 13" tall. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $500 -700

89 Chinese porcelain rose medallion charger. 12" diam. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $100 - 200

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90 Chinese porcelain rose medallion cylindrical-form vase with floral and figural decoration. 10" tall, 4-1/4" diam. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $100 - 200

93 Chinese tea dust-glazed pottery vase with three small ring handles, on carved wood stand. Vase stamped on base. Vase: 9-3/4" tall. $500 - 700

94 Chinese pottery Yaozhou-ware garlic mouth vase with Celedon glaze. On wood stand. 8-1/2" tall. $200 - 300

95 Chinese aubergine-glazed bottle-form vase on wood stand. Vase marked on base. Vase: 11" tall. $200 - 300

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Chinese yellow-glazed vase with dragon handles, marked on base. On pierced wood stand. Vase: 7-1/4" tall. $300 - 400

97 C~inese porcelain yellow-glazed jar with dragon decoration. Marked on base. On stand. Jar 7-1/4" tall. $400 - 600

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99 Chinese rose medallion chamber pot. 5-1/2" tall, 11-1/2" wide. $200 - 300

100 Four pieces of Chinese export rose ~edallion porcelain: Two scalloped-edge dishes (the larger is 10-1/4" diameter); Candlestick with applied wrapped dragon (7-1/2" tall); Chestnut basket (4-1/4" tall, 11" wide). $200 - 400

101 Set of eight Chinese porcelain plates with floral spray and figural decoration. 8" diameter. $200 - 400

102 Grouping of 25 pieces of Chinese export rose medallion porcelain. Largest: 6-1/2" diameter. $100 - 300

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88 Two Chinese porcelain ginger jars decorated with red palace lions and floral planter reverse. Each with character inscribed sides and lid. 17" tall. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $1200 -1500

91 Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain beaker-form vases decorated with palace lion masks. Each on pierced-wood stand. 13" tall. $1000 -1200

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92 Chinese pottery chrysanthemum bowl with petal-form rim and tea dust glaze. Stamped on base. On carved wood stand. Bowl: 7" diameter. $600 - 800

98 Pair of Chinese rose medallion porcelain garden seats. 19" tall. $1000 - 3000

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103 Pair of yellow-glazed bottle-form vases. 12" tall. $100 - 200

104 Chinese export plate in the Rockefeller pattern, with Mandarin decoration. Circa first-quarter 19th Century. 7-3/4" diameter. $300 - 500

105 Chinese porcelain baluster-form vase with landscape panel decoration on green chicken-skin ground. 11-1/4" tall. $200 - 400

106 Pair of brass and cloisonne candlesticks. 18" tall. $200 - 400

107 Pair of Chinese hardstone table screens with applied hardstone decoration, in pierced teak frames. 12" tall, 7-1/2" wide. $200 - 400

108 Chinese export rose medallion porcelain ginger jar with lion mask handles and figural panel decoration. 14-1/2" tall. $400 - 600

109 Chinese porcelain vase now fitted as lamp, with floral and bird decoration. Vase: 10-1/2" tall. Lamp: 23" tall. $100 - 300

110 Chinese porcelain ginger jar now fitted as lamp, with blossoming tree decoration. Jar: 13" tall. Lamp: 29" tall. $100 - 300

111 Asian pottery vase lamp with gradient color glazing decoration and carved hardstone finial. Vase: 15-1/2" tall. Lamp: 31" tall. $400 - 600

112 Asian bronze vase now fitted as a lamp, with loose ring handles and overall geometric design. Vase: 11-1/2" tall. $200 - 400

113 Japanese porcelain Satsuma vase with seated woman finial and overall figural decoration. 22" tall, 11-1/2" diameter. $200 - 400

114 Carved bone dragon boat with heavily carved architectural elements and figures. On wood stand. 23" tall, 39" long. $700 - 900

115 Chinese porcelain vase now fitted as lamp, with blossoming tree and bird decoration. Vase: 11" tall. $150 - 300

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116 Chinese porcelain "hundred bats" vase. Ovoid form, with six character mark on base. 13" tall, 10-1/2" diameter. $400 -700

117 Chinese export famille rose tureen. Oval shaped with lid. 8" tall, 14" long. $500 - 800

118 Chinese export porcelain cabbage leaf divided box, with lid. 3" tall, 8" long, 4" wide. $300 - 500

119 Chinese export famille rose pink lotus dish with scalloped edge. 10-1/4" diameter. $400 - 600

120 Chinese export cabbage leaf tureen with lid. 3" tall, 8-112" long, 6-3/4" wide. $300 - 500

121 Chinese export floral-form cabbage leaf bowl. 2-3/4" tall, 10-1/2" long, 7-1/2" wide. $300 - 500

122 Two Chinese export cabbage leaf platters. 14" x 10-1/2". $500 - 700

123 Chinese export cabbage leaf puzzle teapot. 5-3/4" tall, 8" wide. $200 - 400

124 Two Chinese export cabbage leaf porcelains: Candlestick (4" tall, 5-1/2" diameter), and Rice bowl. $150 - 300

125 Chinese export porcelain cabbage leaf vase with garlic mouth. 17" tall. $400 - 600

126 Asian porcelain vase with blossom design on blue glaze. Three character mark on base. 7-1/2" tall, 8" diameter. $300 - 500

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127 Chinese export rose medallion punch bowl of large size and typical form, with multiple panel decoration and gilt adornment. 6-3/4" tall x 16" diameter. $1500 - 2000

128 Chinese porcelain vase with figural panel decoration and gilt adornment, on orange ground. Character marks on base. 14-1/2" tall, 6-112" wide. $800 -1200

129 Chinese cloisonne plate with floral-blossom decoration on blue ground. Marked on base. 12" diameter. $500 - 700

130 Carved jade seated Buddha on fitted wood stand. Buddha: 2" tall, 2-1/2" wide. $500 -700

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131 Carved jade standing Buddha. 4-1/2" tall. $300 - 500

132 Set of four jade footed cups, two with lids. Largest: 2-3/4" tall, 3-1/8" diameter. $600 - 900

133 Japanese porcelain Satsuma vase, decorated with numerous figures, and now fitted as a lamp. Vase: 15-1/2" tall. Lamp: 26-1/2" tall. $150 - 250

134 Asian oxblood-glazed vase, now fitted as a lamp on hardwood base. Vase: 11-1/2" tall. Lamp: 28" tall. $300 - 500

134A Chinese porcelain vase with figural decoration, marked base. Converted to lamp. Vase: 4-112" tall. $100 - 200

135 Set of 12 Limoges porcelain cabinet

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plates, each with a gilt-adorned cobalt border and centers decorated with various figural scenes. Marked on base. 10-3/4" diameter. $500 - 700

135A Set of 12 Minton China dinner plates with etched gilt rim. Retailed by Davis Collamore & Co., New York. 10-1/4" diameter. $200 - 400

1358 Eleven Cauldon china plates with gilt decoration. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. 6" diameter. $100 - 300

136 Two 19th Century Paris porcelain and wood urns. 11-1/4" tall. $100 - 200

136A Three 19th Century Paris porcelain urns. Largest: 13" tall, 10" diameter. $100 - 300

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137 Eleven Black Knight porcelain plates with fruit basket decoration and gilt accents. 8" diameter. $200 - 300

137A 34 pieces of 19th Century Royal Copenhagen porcelain: 9 teacups; 14 shallow dishes; service pieces. Most with three wave mark. Teapot: 10" tall. $500 - 800

138 Royal Doulton pitcher with underglaze hunt decoration on blue ground. 6" tall, 6-1/4" wide. $100 - 300

138A Set of 12 Lenox porcelain dinner plates with encrusted gilt rim. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Philadelphia. 10-1/4" diameter. $200 - 300

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139 69-piece Aynsley porcelain dinner service (John Aynsley & Co. London), in "Empress Cobalt" pattern. Service includes: Covered tureen; Teapot; Coffee pot; Platter; Vegetable bowl; 10 Entree plates; 10 Salad plates; 10 Bread plates; 8 Teacupsl 10 saucers; 6 Demitasse cupsl 10 saucers. $700 - 900

140 Seven Sevres cabinet plates with gilt decoration. 9" diameter. $400 - 600

140A Grouping to include a Royal Vienna miniature urn with lid and portrait of Kalliope on cobalt ground, and an early marked pearlware figure. Urn: 6-1/2" tall. $250 - 500

141 19th C. Chinese interior genre scene watercolor on pith. Image: 7" x 11-1/2". $100 - 200

142 Pair of Chinese watercolors, each featuring scenes of a father and son. Both calligraphy signed with red seals. Mounted on silk and framed. 8-112" x 10-1/2". $200 - 500

143 Chinese water­color of a flowering tree with calligraphy poem (upper right) and three red seals. Framed under glass. 9-3/4" x 12-1/2". $400 - 600

144 Chinese watercolor of a flowering tree with butterfly. Calligraphy signed with four red ~ seals. Framed under ' ... glass. 27-1/4" x 13-1/4". $200 - 400

145 Johan Adolph Rust .... (Netherlands, 1828-1915). Oil on canvas, harbor scene. Signed lower right "J.A. Rust". 9-1/4" x 12-3/4". $800 -1000

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146 Ethelyn Hurd Woodloch (American, 1907-2001). Oil on board, still life with French ephemera. Signed lower right "Ethelyn Woodloch 1960". 16" x 12". $200 - 400

147 Oil on board, portrait of a rabbi. Signed lower right "acab. Mark Samson". Titled Jude. 5-1/2" x 4-1/2". $200 - 400

148 Oil on canvas depicting a Mediterranean harbor scene. Signed lower right "v. Campi". 18-1/2" x 40-1/4". $1000 -1200 _ill

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149 Jean Claude Legagneur (Haiti, 1947-). Oil on canvas, still life with fruit. Signed lower right "Legagneur", dated "1990". 28" x 22". $400 - 600

150 Alexander Ross (American). Oil on canvas, titled "Flowers and Lovers". Signed lower right "Alexander Ross". 34" x 44". $500 -700

151 Kathryn Yager Lewis (American, 20th Century). Oil on canvas, still life. Signed lower right "Kathryn Yager Lewis". 24" x 27". $200 - 400

152 Signed/lliegible. Oil on board, Canal scene. Signed lower left, possibly "S. Ames_" 36" x 36". $600 - 900

154 Signed/lliegible impressionist oil on canvas of a garden walkway. Signed lower right. 30" x 22". $400 - 600

155 S. Giotti. Oil on canvas, landscape. Signed lower left "S. Giotti", and dated "1801". 52-1/2" x 55". $800-1200

156 Abstract oil on canvas of dancers. Unsigned. 18" x 22". $300 - 500

156A Elizabeth Rivers (United Kingdom, 1903-1964). Oil on board, abstract, titled "3 Fisherman". Signed lower right "Rivers". Gallery tag on reverse from Victor Waddington Galleries in Dublin, Ireland. 16" x 9". $600 - 900

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157 Oil on canvas, cubist still life. Signed lower right "Lole". 24" x 18". $200 - 400

158 Eloisa Schwab (Cuban, 1894-1990). Oil on canvas, figural genre scene. Signed lower left "Eloisa Schwab". 1 0" x 12". $200 - 400

158A Hendrik Glinterkamp (American/New York, 1887-1946). Oil on board, half portrait of a woman's back, titled Selma No.1. Signed lower right "Glintenkamp". 1 0" x 8". $300 - 500

159 Louis Icart lithograph, portrait of a young woman. Pencil signed lower right "Louis Icart". Numbered 70, with blind stamp. Framed under glass. 21-1/4" x 14-1/2". $500 -700

160 Jean Beraud (French, 1849-1935). Watercolor of a Parisian street scene. Signed lower right "Jean Beraud, Paris". 9-3/4" x 12-1/4". $600 - 900

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161 Carlo Randanini (Italian, ?-1884). Watercolor, genre scene. 17" x 14". $500 -700

161A 19th century icon comprised of silk embroidery over watercolor. Framed under glass. Image: 17-1/2" x 12-3/4". $300 - 600

161B Marcus Stone. Victorian-era lithograph of woman in white gown. In a period carved-wood and gesso frame. Framed: 30" x 20". $100 - 200

162 UnsignedlAmerican school. Oil on board, landscape scene with mill. 18-3/4" x 24-1/2". $300 - 500

164 Asher B. Durand (attrib.). Oil on board, landscape scene. Titled Catskills on back of board, and initialed "A.BD." Dated 1872.20" x 30". $1000 -1500

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153 Donal · Vogel (Arne nlTexas, 1917-2004). Oil on board, genre garden scene. Signed lower right "D. Vogel". Also signed on back. 30" x 40". $1500 - 2000

1588 Signed/illegible. Abstract oil on board, titled Transverse Section. Illegibly signed on back and dated 1986. 24" x 30". $400 - 600

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158C Joseph De Martini (American, 1896-1984). Oil on canvas, abstract with figures. Signed on back "Joseph De Martini". 32" x 40". $600 - 900

163 Andreas Lind (Norway 1815 -1885). Oil on canvas, lakeside village in Norway. "Parti from Norway near Christiana" written lower center. Signed lower left "And. Lind, 1850". 20" x 27". $600 -900

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165 Signed/lliegible, Hudson River School. Oil on canvas, rocky coastal scene. Signed lower left illegibly. 27" x 41". $2000 - 4000

166 Elizabeth Crittenden (American, 20th C.). Oil on board, landscape with autumn foliage. Signed lower right "E.C. Crittenden", and on back. 7-3/4" x 10". $200 - 400

167 Set of three hand-colored celestial engravings. Note on back dates them to 1683. Framed under glass. Image: 5-1/2" x 3-3/4". Framed:10" x 8-1/2". $100 - 300

168 G. Couton. Oil on canvas, Still life with bowl of cherries. Signed lower right "G. Couton". Butte Montmartre Gallerie gallery tag on back. 9-1/2" x 13". $200 - 500

169 Ralph Scharff (Delaware 1922-1993). Oil on Board of the harness racing at the Delaware Park racetrack. Signed lower right "Scharff'. 36" x 48". $700 - 900

170 Edward Taylor Snow (Pennsylvania, 1844-1913). Watercolor coastal scene with two sailboats. Signed lower right. "E. Taylor Snow". Image: 11" x 15". $600 - 800

171 Mary Van der Veer (New York, Mid-19th Century). Watercolor. The Knitting Party. Signed lower right "M. Van der Veer". Copyright 1902. 21-1/4" x 29-1/2". $300 - 600

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172 Silva Palmeira (Portugal, 1934-) Oil on canvas titled, Espera-Nazare-Portugal. Signed middle right "Silva Palmeira '70". Gallery tag on back. 35-1/2" x 29-1/2". $1000 -1500

173 Toshi Yoshida. Abstract woodblock titled Evolution. Pencil signed lower right. "Toshi Yoshida", dated 1968. Numbered 20/150. Image: 22-1/4" x 15-3/4". $150 - 300

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174 Daimon Kinoshita. Woodblock titled Kashiwaro. Framed under glass with Gilbert Luber Gallery, Philadelphia tag. Image: 14-1/4" x 9-112". $100 - 200

175 Daimon Kinoshita. Woodblock titled Kitanoumi. Framed under glass with Gilbert Luber Gallery, Philadelphia tag.

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176 Hiroshige. Woodblock titled, Akasaka. Framed under glass with Gilbert Luber Gallery, Philadelphia tag. 8-3/4" x 13-3/4". $100 - 200

177 Kawase Hasui. Woodblock titled, Evening Snow at Kizomizu. Framed under glass with Gilbert Luber Gallery, Philadelphia tag. 14" x 9-1/4". $100 - 200

178 Japanese woodblock depicting a political cartoon. Framed under glass. 14-1/4" x 9-112". $100 - 300

179 Chinese watercolor depicting a snowy mountain landscape. Characters upper left with three red seals. 26-3/4" x 25". $200 - 500

180 Large collection of unframed Japanese woodblocks and sketches. Artists include: Hiroshige Ando, Kuniyoshi, Hioshige Utagawa, Wan Shan Chin Chung, Harunobu Sudzuki, and more. $400 - 600

181 Chinese woodblock of standing horse. Poem upper left. Red seal and signature lower left. Framed under glass. 11-3/4" x 15". $100 - 300

181A Eight Chinese watercolors on silk. All depicting exotic birds and flowers, and all character inscribed with red seals. Framed under glass in gilt bamboo­form frames. 11-1/2" x 15-1/4". $600 - 900

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1818 Three Chinese scrolls. Each hand painted on silk with mountain landscape scenes. Framed. 36-1/4" x 12-1/2". $200 - 400

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182 Two 19th Century English pewter pitchers, quart and pint. Both marked on base. Larger: 6-1/2" tall. $150 - 200

183 Two English pewter mugs, 19th century. Pint size is marked James Yates. Larger: 4-1/2" tall. $50 - 150

184 Three pieces of 19th Century pewter: Unmarked footed compote; Marked German stew dish; Continental marked plate. Larger plate: 9-1/2" diameter. $150 - 200

185 Country metal grouping: Tin pitcher dated 1841 and inscribed "Old Home Week", "Bernville, Pa". Tin candle mold. Pewter whale oil lamp. Pewter charger. Pitcher: 11" tall. Charger: 12" diameter. $100 - 200

186 20th Century American hooked rug with a central floral bouquet, flanked by floral rosettes. Mounted on linen and framed. 32-1/2" x 56". From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $300 - 500

187 19th century painted sled with cast runners. Decorated with a federal eagle, and marked "Flora Temple". 37" long, 9" tall, 14" wide. $300 - 500

188 Antique child's chair with arrowback and rush seat. Chair: 16" tall, 12" wide, 9-1/2" deep. $200 - 400

189 19th C. Brass Bedwarmer. 42" long. $100 - 200

190 Grouping of four bentwood pantry boxes. Largest: 7" tall, 13" diameter. $75 -150

191 19th century needlework sampler wrought by Hannah Bittle, and dated 1828. Framed under glass. Image: 17-1/4" x 12-1/4". $300 - 400

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192 19th cen-tury needle­work sampler wrought by Hannah Bittle, and dated 1830. With family lineage. Framed under glass. Image: 20-1/2" x 25".

193 Grouping to include an early powder horn and three brass powder flasks. Hunting flask marked "James Barlow & Co. Birmingham". $300 - 500

194 Folk art carved sleigh with painted winter village scenes and carved floral decoration with swan mask fronts. 40" tall, 48" long, 25" wide. $500 - 700

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195 Antique copper full-body eagle weather­vane, with an old verdigris surface. 17" long, 24-1/4" wide. $400 - 600

196 Two Canvasback working decoys. Unsigned. Longest: 16-1/2". $100 -150

197 Carved and painted working decoy. 15" long. $50 -150

198 Two carved and painted working decoys. Longest: 16-1/2". $100 -150

199 Two carved and painted working decoys. Longest: 16". $75 -150

200 Two carved and painted working decoys: Canvasback and Black Duck. Canvas­back decoy has initials "GN" carved into base. Longest: 15-1/2". $75 -150

201 Three carved and painted working decoys. Canvasback drake signed by Capt. Harry Jobes and dated 1991. Longest: 16-1/2". $100 -150

202 Six miniature carved and painted decoys. Four signed "S. Pierce HDG, MD". Merganser signed "George Fries". One unsigned. Longest: 1 0". $75 -150

203 Carved and painted Canada Goose decoy. Branded "H" on base. 23" long. $75 -150

204 Frank O'Brien carved and painted decoy with hollow body. Signed "F O'Brien". 17-1/2" long. $75-150

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205 Two carved and painted working decoys. One marked "JH" on base. Longest: 14". $75 -150

206 Three carved and painted working de­coys. Longest: 14" $100 -150

207 Three carved and painted Canvasback decoys. The working decoy by David Walker of Havre De Grace, MD. The miniature decoys signed "S. Pierce, HDG MD". Longest: 16-1/2". $100 -150

208 Four carved and painted decoys. The smallest marked "RICHR" on base . Longest: 16" long. $125 - 200

209 Grouping of six 20th C. carved and painted fish decoys and a contemporary wicker creel. Largest decoy: 8" long. $200 - 400

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210 Two pieces of cobalt-decorated stone­ware : One-gallon crock with blossoming flower decoration, and Butter crock. One-gallon crock: 8" tall , 8" diameter. $200 - 400

211 Antique doll stool, 19th century. Featuring a hand-painted bird on the seat. 3" tall , 7" wide, 3-1/4" deep. $100 -150

212 Grouping of four country primitive footstools , in graduated sizes. Largest: 11" tall, 24-1/2" wide. $100 - 200

213 Grouping of three country primitive footstools. One grain painted and initialed , dated 1917. Largest: 10-1/2" tall , 15" wide . $100 - 200

214 Grouping of three cast iron bulldog doorstops. Largest: 10" tall , 9-1/4" long. $200 - 300

215 Grouping to include two painted pine firkins, and painted candle box. Largest firkin: 14-1/2" tall , 15" diameter. Candle box: 6" tall , 13" long, 6" wide. $200 - 400

216 Grouping of four horse pull toys, late 19th/early 20th century. Two with mohair bodies on wheeled wooden platforms. One painted papier-mache. One tin. Largest: 12" tall , 12-1/2" long. $200 - 300

217 Roycroft hammered-copper ashtray set. Lid features a decorated match holder, and lifts to reveal four nested ashtrays. All pieces marked with early Roycroft mark, and stamped #11 . 1-1/2" tall , 3-3/4" diameter. $300 - 500

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218 Roycroft hammered-copper bowl. Marked base. 2" tall , 5" diameter. $100 - 200

218A Cast iron recumbent whippet on a rectangular base. Unsigned. 3-1/2" tall, 6-3/4" long, 3-1/2" wide. $200 - 400

219 Reverse painted table lamp with bronze base . Reverse painted shade depicts landscape with an Indian encampment. Unmarked and unsigned. 23" tall. Shade diam: 16". $500 - 700

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220 Grouping of three vintage celluloid hair combs. Largest: 7" long x 6" wide. $50 -100

220A Two pictorial beaded bags. One featuring a Venetian scene; the other a landscape. Each: 10" long x 8" wide. $150 - 300

221 U.S. VWVlllwo Jima Landing Plan, October 30, 1944. This unique map shows the V Amphibious Corps landing force operation plan 4-44 on Iwo Jima as commanded by General Harry Schmidt. Also bears the signature of Edward A. Craig, the operations officer of the company. Framed under glass. 40" x 28". Also includs the army file of Captain Robert F. Newman. $1000 - 2000

222 Four-light crystal chandelier. 29" tall, 18" diameter. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $300 - 500

223 Eglomise mirror with figural, animal, and floral decoration. On silver painted back. 37" x 27". From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $600 - 900

224 Federal carved gilt wood mirror with acorn finials, floral basket crest, and gilt half columns. Two sectioned mirror insert. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. 36" x 22". $200 - 400

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225 French Empire portico mantel clock with wood case and sun­design pendulum. 17" tall, 9" wide, 4-1/2" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $200 - 400

226 Mahogany-case banjo barometer, 19th C. 36" tall. $200 - 400

227 Two 19th century French porcelain urn-form lamps, each in three sections. With lion mask handles and hand painted panels depicting leopards in tropical landscapes. Urns: 10" tall. Lamps: 21" tall. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $200 - 300

229 Chinese four­panel screen with reticulated frame and applied hand­painted wood flowers and birds. Each panel: 36" x 12". $500 -700

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228 Austrian art nouveau bronze dragon-form lamp with a jeweled fire-form shade and lighted amethyst glass base. Dragon is also adorned with jeweled pieces. 19" tall. $4000 - 6000

246 Coin-operated station music box with cylinder, three bells, and dancing doll. 8 song selector, with original song card included. Old display label mostly intact on back of box, claiming ownership and display rights by the London Fine Arts Company. 19" tall, 17-1/4" wide, 11-1/2" deep. $2000-4000

247 Mid-19th C. Martin guitar with label "C.F. Martin New York". With period hard-shell wood case. Guitar: 36" long. $600 -1000

248 Samuel Shen 3/4-size upright bass with maple veneer. Model S80. With black soft case. $600 - 900

249 Pollmann upright bass. Fretboard marked. 6' tall, 2'2" wide. $600 - 900

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230 Monumental three-part Asian screen with paper panels decorated in watercolors depicting landscape scenes. 89" tall. Each panel: 36-1/2" wide. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $400 - 600

231 Chinese bronze lamp with exotic bird relief decoration. Stamped on base. Base:16-1/2"tall. Lamp: 31" tall. $200 - 300

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232 Antique Chinese quartz lamp with brass mounts. Quartz: 10-1/4" tall. Lamp: 27-1/2" tall. $200 - 300

233 Southeast Asian cast statue of a maiden holding an exotic bird. 20-1/2" tall. $100 - 300

234 Brass boom-arm floor lamp with antique finish. Adjustable height. $200 - 400

235 Paint decorated pedestal. Base and top are wood; center post is composite stone. Painted with a tropical bird and fauna scene. 45" tall. Top: 17" square. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $400 - 500

236 Bronze figural converted oil lamp with hand blown shade. 27-1/2" tall. $100 - 200

237 Art Nouveau urn-form table lamp with bronze mounts of maidens, and pierced floral-form handles. 17-1/2" tall, 13" wide. $100 - 200

238 English jewelry chest of papier-mache with mother of pearl inlay. Lift top box at top of lid; lid also raises to show a fitted interior. Two door case opens to reveal three drawers over one slot. 13" tall, 11" wide, 8-314" deep. $300 - 500

239 Continental bird in cage music box, in working order. 9-1/4" tall. $300 - 500

239A Antique tin reliquary with ornate floral and crown decoration. With wax seal. Under glass in shadowbox frame. 6" x 4-1/2". $200 - 400

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240 Alabaster and marble female bust. Italy, 19th C. Inscribed "Made in Italy" "E. Castellucci" on reverse. 10-3/4" tall, 10-1/4" wide. $200 - 400

241 Cast bronze statue of a gentleman, signed "T. Thorberg S.C." With Gorham Co. Founders mark. Fine patina. 17" tall. $400 - 700

242 Neoclassical architectural column-form oil lamp with crystal drops, on square marble base. 25" tall. $100 - 200

243 Two column-form oil lamps with crystal drops. One converted to electric. Tallest: 21-1/2". $150 - 250

244 Antique brass table lamp with crystal drops. 27" tall. $100 - 200

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265 Empire console table with black marble top, classical carved columns, mirrored base, and one drawer. 38" tall, 72" wide, 24" deep. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $1500 -1750

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250 Six green-painted ladderback dining chairs with rush seats. 38" tall, 19-1/2" wide, 16" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $300 - 400

251 Country French style painted writ-ing desk with one drawer, on cabriole legs. 29" tall, 45" wide, 27" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $200 - 400

252 Regency rosewood table with inlaid Greek-key border and turned stretcher. 27-1/2" tall, 25-3/4" wide, 16-1/2" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $200 - 400

254 19th C. English mahogany writing desk with inset leather overhang top, cross­banded inlay, and two drawers, on tapered legs. 30" tall, 44" wide, 26-1/2" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $400 - 600

255 Carved Chinese hardwood armchair, with carved and painted splat. 45" tall, 25-1/2" wide, 17-1/2" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $200 - 300

256 Set of six satinwood side chairs, 19th century Continental. Each features an inlaid splat with different figures. With slip seats, on tapered legs. 32" tall, 17" wide, 16-1/2" deep. $600 - 900

258 French tall clock with painted bombe case. 8' tall, 17-1/2" wide. $500 - 800

259 19th century Davenport desk, walnut with birds-eye maple interior. Carved legs with leather inset top. 33" tall, 22" wide x 22" deep. $400 - 600

260 Kittinger inlaid mahogany sideboard with bellflower inlay and Kittinger label inside interior drawer. 38" tall, 69" wide, 22-1/2" deep. $500 -700

262 Federal inlaid window bench with cylinder-form arms and tapered legs. 27" tall, 46" wide, 16" deep. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $400 - 600

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263 New York Empire mahogany double drop-leaf breakfast table on paw feet. One drawer. 28" tall, 23" wide, 40" long. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $500 -700

264 A pair of French marquetry inlaid cabinets, each with later marble tops. Hinged doors reveal shelved interiors. Cases sitting on tapered legs. 34" tall, 28" wide, 15" deep. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $500 - 700

266 Georgian banquet table on four pedestal base with three additional leaves. Brass tipped paw feet. With leaves: 16'2" long, 50" wide, 28" tall. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $1000 - 1500

267 Empire figured maple hall mirror with polychrome-decorated dolphin-form base. 8'9" x 40" wide. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $800 -1000

268 Empire mahogany console table with black marble top and scroll-form base. 30" tall, 54" wide, 24" deep. From a Greenville, DE Estate. $300 - 500

269 Pair of French Empire commodes with black marble tops, ormolu mounts, and bronze-mounted columns. 34" tall, 33" wide, 21-1/2" deep. One commode slightly smaller. $600 - 900

270 French Empire bedside commode. Marble top with one drawer, over a one-door cabinet revealing a shelved interior. 28-1/2" tall, 15" wide, 13" deep. $100 - 200

271 19th Century Biedermeier mahogany tall chest with marble top and brass inset escutcheons. 58-1/2" tall, 41-1/2" wide, 19-1/2" deep. $800 -1000

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272 Louis XV-style kings­wood curio cabinet, with floral marquetry inlay and bombe-form base with ormolu mounts. 72" tall, 30" wide, 15-1/2" deep. $700 -1400

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top yew-wood sideboard, with inlaid case, ormolu mounts, and mirrored­back cabinet top. 82" tall, 79" wide, 24" deep. $1500-2500

274 Three piece French bedroom set: full-size bed; marble top bureau (36" tall, 53" long, 23" deep); nightstand (28" tall, 15" wide, 12" deep). With painted panel decoration and gilt accents. $600 - 900

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275 A pair of Italian circular tables with black inset marble tops. Steel frame bases with brass accents and brass paw feet. 28" tall, 24" diameter. $700 - 900

276 Victorian walnut two-piece bedroom set: high-back carved bed and marble-top dresser with mirror. Dresser: 95" tall (to top of mirror), 49" wide, 23" deep. $600 - 900

279 Victorian walnut court cupboard with two-door top with acid-etched glass panels. 7'10" tall, 53" wide, 23" deep. $700 - 900

280 Stiles Brothers three-drawer chest. Rattan with leather and brass accents on mahogany turned legs. 31" tall, 21-1/2" wide, 18" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 - 400

281 Federal style mahogany settee with fluted and turned arm supports, satin­wood block inlays, and yellow striped upholstery. Made by Hickory Chair Co. 31" tall, 51-1/2" wide, 26" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $300 - 500

286 Marquetry-inlaid mahogany games table, 19th century. Elaborate satin­wood floral and butterfly inlays with a central figural panel. Opens to reveal an inlaid game surface with die and playing cards on corners. Closed: 30" tall, 32" wide, 15-1/2" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $500 -700

287 Black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet on frame, by Drexel. Two doors open to reveal a mirrored-back interior, one glass shelf, slide out desk tray, and two drawers. 62-1/2" tall, 33" wide, 20" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $400 - 600

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288 Federal mahogany butler's desk with four drawers. The top drawer is a fall­front butler's desk with fitted interior. 47" tall, 46-1/2" wide, 22-1/2" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 - 400

289 French Provincial Louis XV-style oak chest with two drawers. Baker Furniture. 30" tall, 43" wide, 21-1/2" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 - 400

290 Georgian-style mahogany console table with rectangular top, shell carved skirt, and paw feet. Baker Furniture. 30" tall, 57" wide, 22" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $600 - 800

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277 ) Early 19th century French,! cherry Vaisselierwith a \ . two cupboard door to:p, inset with pierced-tin : panels. One piece. : . 81" tall, 51-1/2" wide; 19" deep. From the Collection Qf· ·· . Bill Giles. Purchased. in ' . 1989 from Helen L. Jones, a prominent seller of period French furnishings in Philadelphia. $1500 - 2000

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278 Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut tall chest. Delaware valley, circa 18th century. Featuring a rectangular molded cornice over a case with a shallow top drawer over smaller drawers and 4 graduated long drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns. The central small drawer is shell carved and inlaid with the monogram "MP". On ogee bracket feet. 71" tall x 46" wide x 23-1/2" deep. $1000 - 1500

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282 Kindel Winterthur Reproduction Federal-style mahogany sideboard with shaped top, satinwood panel inlays, and one drawer. 33" tall, 55-1/2" wide, 25" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $1500 - 2500

284 Kindel Winterthur Reproduction Philadelphia dressing table. Rococo carved mahogany. 28-1/2" tall, 37" wide, 18-3/4" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $2000 - 3000

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283 Kindel Winterthur Reproduction Rhode Island mahogany desk and bookcase. Two-piece block-front desk with fully fitted interior and bookcase top. 98" tall, 45-1/2" wide, 26" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $5000 -7000

285 Kindel Winterthur Reproduction Philadelphia mahogany tea table with pie-crust tilt top. 28-1/4" tall, 34-3/4" top diameter. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $1500 - 2500

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291 Mahogany table with exotic wood marquetry inlay depicting a shepherd resting under a tree. Mother of pearl inlay accents. Cross stretcher base with hand-painted bird finial. 25" tall, 34" wide, 25-1/2" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $300 - 400

292 Chippendale-style mahogany tea table with pierced gallery, beaded moldings, and arched, pierced stretcher. Baker Historic Charleston Reproduction. 29" tall, 28" wide, 17-1/2" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $500 -700

293 Hancock and Moore burgundy leather reclining lounge chair with brass nail head trim, and matching ottoman. Chair: 33" tall, 34" wide, 39" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $400 - 600

294 A pair of Queen Anne-style wing chairs with gold brocade upholstery. 45-1/2" tall, 32" wide, 22" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $300 - 500

295 A pair of Louis XV-style bergeres with blue upholstery. 35" tall, 25" wide, 25" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $200 - 400

296 Georgian style window bench with tufted upholstery, on turned legs with casters. 29" tall, 50-1/2" wide, 19" deep. From a Villanova, PA Estate. $300 - 500

297 Boston Piano Co. grand piano designed by Steinway & Sons. In black-lacquered case. Serial #107620. Model GP 178. Case: 5'7" long. $3000 - 5000

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298 Asian armoire with two doors and two exterior drawers. Opens to interior drawers. 74" tall, 50" wide, 26" deep. From a Philadelphia, PA private collection. $200 - 400

299 Asian carved wood plant stand with gilt-metal mounts. 30" tall, 17" diameter. $200 - 300

300 Apair of Chinese carved teak armchairs with ornately­carved splat and carved bat crest. 34" tall, 20" wide, 16-1/2" deep. $400 - 600

301 Chinese teak bench with pierced dragon adorned carving.14" tall, 36" wide, 15-3/4" deep. $300 - 500

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302 Pair of ormolu and clear cut-crystal three-light fairy lamps, late 19th/early 20th Century. With Cricklite clear glass shades. Electrified. 20-1/2" tall. $300 - 500

303 Pair of French four-light candelabras. Gilt metal and crystal. Electrified. 24-1/2" tall. $300 - 400

304 Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock, circa 1956. Serial #73051. With original paperwork and carrying case. Clock: 9" tall, 7" wide, 5-1/2"deep. $300 - 600

305 Bronze figural lamp, 20th Century. A bronze boy holds a flowering plant. On a circular marble base. Lamp: 29" tall. $200 - 400

306 Sheraton mahogany two-drawer work stand with drop-leaf sides and crystal pulls, on turned legs. 29-1/4" tall, 18-1/4" wide, 19-1/2" deep. $200-400

307 New England Queen Anne highboy base. Stained Maple. With later inset marble top. 36" tall, 39" wide, 20" deep. $400 - 600

308 Federal mahogany bow-front chest of drawers. 37" tall, 38-3/4" wide, 23" deep. $400 - 600

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309 Federal mahogany-framed mirror with carved giltwood crest and acanthus leaf base. 53" long, 29" wide. $300 - 500

310 Walter Durfee oak tall case clock, 19th C. Brass arched dial signed "Walter Durfee Providence". Brass weight driven movement. 8' tall, 16" waist. $2000 - 3000

311 Arts and Crafts leaded slag-glass hanging dome light fixture with floral decoration. 15" tall, 24" diameter. $100 - 300

312 Sheraton mahogany chest of drawers with leaf carved skirt. 45" tall, 40-1/4" wide, 19" deep. $400 - 600

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313 Pine harvest table, 19th Century. On square tapered legs, with single drawer, and slide-out cutting board. 70" long, 31" wide, 29-1/2" tall. $500 - 800

314 Set of six Chippendale Centennial mahogany dining room chairs. 40" tall,

321 Theodore Alexander two-drawer palazzo chest. Giltwood and eglomise. 34-1/2" tall, 43" wide, 21" deep. $700 - 900

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315 Leather Chesterfield sofa. 35" tall, 72" long, 34" deep. $800 -1200

316 French Empire four-drawer chest with brass-capped classical columns and black marble top. 35" tall, 49-1/2" wide, 22-1/2" deep. $800 -1000

Theodore Alexander media cabinet. Louis XVI­style with eglomise panels and brass accents. 28" tall, 66" wide, 22" deep. $700 - 900

323 Theodore Alexander writing desk. Louis XVI­style with inset tooled leather writing surface, on brass-mounted, ta­pered legs. 29-1/2" tall, 46" wide, 26" deep. $400 -700

328 Monumental 19th Century mirror in gilded carved-wood and gesso frame. 9'8" x 3'. $3000 - 6000

329 Pair of Empire gilded and patinated bronze 10-branch candelabras. 38" tall, 18" wide. $2000 - 4000

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317 Eight Louis XV-style dining chairs with caned backs . 37" tall , 19" wide, 19" deep. $400 - 700

318 Two Louis XV-style open-arm chairs on reeded legs. 35" tall, 23" wide , 19" deep. $200 - 300

319 Marble top console with carved base, on paw feet. 36-1/2" tall , 62-1/2" wide , 18" deep. $200 - 400

320 A pair of Ferguson Copeland dining room chairs. Umbria style , with tacked tan microfiber upholstery. 45-1/2" tall , 28" wide , 29" deep. $300 - 500

324 Designer 8-light chandelier by Fine Art Lamps, Miami FL. In iron and gilded metal , with glass drops. 37" tall , 54" diameter. $200 - 400

325 Cube-design painted pie safe with four punched-tin panels. 31 " x 3~'' x 27". $300 - 600

326 Baker mahogany candlestand with scalloped gallery, pierced skirt, and slide-out tray. Metal "Baker" tag. 27-1/2" tall, 13" wide , 13" deep. $100 - 200

327 A pair of silvered-bronze Federal andirons. 29-1/2" tall , 14" wide , 28" deep. $300 - 500

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330 Set of four Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany side chairs. 33-1/2" tall , 17"wide, 16" deep. $400 - 600

331 Empire wall mirror with gilded carved­wood and gesso frame. Original glass. 48" x 32". $100 - 200

332 Empire wall mirror with gilded carved­wood and gesso frame. Original glass. 52-3/4" tall , 3~ '' wide . $200 - 400

333 Pair of Empire bronze candelabras. Each three light with long crystal drops, on marble bases. 18" tall, 17-1/2" wide . $400 -700

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334 Pair of folk art hand-wrought andirons. Unsigned. 13" tall, 8-1/2" wide, 22" deep. $100 - 300

334A Chinese four-panel screen with applied hardstone decoration and hand-painted back. Each panel is 6' tall x 18" wide. $600 - 800

335 Green marble dining room table. Rect­angular top over a single pedestal base. 28-1/2" tall, 78" long, 39" wide. $300 - 600

336 FolkArt iron cow sculpture with swing­arm neck and head, and glass eyes. Standing on a custom marble base. Unsigned. Sculpture: 28" tall, 43" long. Base: 15" tall, 27-1/2" long. $300 - 500

337 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International "Diamond" chair and matching ottoman with enameled steel frames. Both with upholstery tags. Chair: 27-1/2" tall, 44" wide. $500 - 700

351 George Nakashima Origins gent's cabinet, for Widdicomb, USA. 1958. Walnut case with eleven drawers and one door with interior shelves. Door front is carpathian elm. Branded "George Nakashima" inside top drawer. 49-1/2" tall, 47" wide, 22" deep. $2000 - 4000

352 George Nakashima Origins Triple Dresser for Widdicomb, USA. 1958. Walnut case with twelve drawers and overhang top. With mirror. Branded "George Nakashima" inside top drawer. 32" tall, 89-1/2" long, 22" deep. $2500 - 5000

353 Pair of George Nakashima Origins night­stands for Widdicomb, USA. 1958. Walnut with one drawer and lower open shelf. Each: 21" tall, 22" wide, 21" deep. $700 -1000

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338 Eero Saarinen for Knoll "Tulip" side table. Walnut circular top on white enameled pedestal base. Knoll Associates sticker. 20" tall, 20" diam. $300 - 500

339 Danish walnut chest with four drawers. "VM" brand on back, for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 3~'' tall, 36" wide, 18" deep. $200 - 400

340 Knoll chest with five drawers. Walnut with brushed chrome pulls and ivory­laminate back. Knoll Associates paper label. 36-1/2" tall, 36" wide, 20-1/4" deep. $400 - 600

341 A pair of Bill Stephens for Knoll club chairs with wool upholstery on laminate oak frames. Each bearing Knoll International label. 29" tall, 3~'' wide, 3~'' deep. $400 - 600

342 A pair of Chapman table lamps with glass columns on brass bases. 29" tall. $100 - 200

343 Thomas Moser side chair, constructed of cherry and hickory. Signed on base "Thos Moser Cabinetmaker, Auburn Maine. 1991".38" tall, 16-1/2" wide, 17" deep. $200 - 300

344 A pair of Koch and Lowy chrome floor lamps. Adjustable. 41" tall, 15" wide. $100 - 200

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346 Brutalist-design bar in the style of Paul Evans. Bound in welded steel with three brutalist steel front panels. 42" tall, 65" wide, 21" deep. $400 - 600

347 Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with brass stretchers and Dunbar metal tag. $300 - 500

350 Paul McCobb for H Sacks and Sons three-piece modular wall unit, from the "Connoisseur" collection. Walnut and brushed metal construction, with built-in stereo cabinet and drop-front bar. With numerous drawers and shelves. 91-1/2" tall, 147" wide, 18" deep. $1500 - 3000

345 A pair of Koch and Lowy brass floor lamps. Adjustable. 41" tall, 15" wide.

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348 Apair ofrare Paul Evans (1931-1987) lounge chairs from the Paul Evans Studio. New Hope, PA, circa 1970s. Welded and patinated steel, with down-filled upholstery. Unsigned. Each 32" tall, 24" wide, 34" deep. Literature: John Sollo, "Out of the Ordinary: Paul Evans and His Style", Modernism Magazine, Vol. 1, No.2, Fall 1998, p. 40. $25,000 - 35,000

349 Rare Paul Evans (1931-1987) lounge chair from the Paul Evans Studio. New Hope, PA, circa 1970s. Welded and patinated steel, with down-filled upholstery. Unsigned. 32" tall, 24" wide, 34" deep. Literature: John Sollo, "Out of the Ordinary: Paul Evans and His Magazine, Vol. 1, No.2, Fall 1998, p. 40. $12,500 - 20,000

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355 Set of 15 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Grand Prix" chairs in teak. Denmark, 1957. Six with silver decal tags "Made in Denmark 0964 Fritz Hansen". The others branded "Made by F.H. Denmark". 31" tall, 18" wide, 19" deep. $5000 -7000

Gio Ponti king-size headboard, circa 1950s. Singer & Sons, Italy. Walnut with two brass lights. 131" wide, 37" tall, 16" deep. $6000 - 8000

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354 Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck dining table. Denmark. Teak top with two drop sides over curved legs. Marked "Fabrikat: Andr Tuck Arkitect: Hans J. Wegner". 29" tall, 52" wide, 34" deep. Extended to 94" long. $2000 - 4000

356 Danish teak coffee table with "art furn" decal on base. 19" tall, 31" long, 19" wide. $200 - 400

357 Brutalist cut nail wall sculpture. Unsigned. 22" x 37". $100 - 300

358 Modern design glass-top coffee table on chrome base, in the style of Nico Zographos. Glass: 40" square. $100 - 300

359 Two Richard Bobby large-format modernist oils on canvas, dated 1966. Featuring futuristic Philadelphia, PA cityscapes. Each Signed lower right "Richard Bobby, Crest Corp, Norfolk, Va." 42"x12'4". $1000-2000

360 Modern design wall mirror in brushed­metal frame with brass surround. Unsigned. 59" x 40". $100 - 300

361 Modern design console table with inset black-marble top, in the style of Nico Zographos. 29" tall, 52" wide, 16" deep. $100 - 200

362 A pair of marble and brass candlesticks in the French Empire style, with glass hurricane shades. Unmarked. 18" tall. $100 - 200

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363 Dennis Elliott maple bud turned bowl with hammered metal ring. Signed on base, dated 1993. 4-3/4" tall, 7" diameter. $75 -150

364 Modern-design lamp with three crackle­glass-design cubes. 35" tall. $50 - 150

365 Modern-design pottery and walnut table lamp. 38" tall. $50 -100

365A A pair of modern-design table lamps with woven shades, chrome and wood bases. 40" tall, 12" diameter. $400 -700

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365B A pair of modern-design table lamps with chrome bases and frosted globe shades. $200 - 400

366 Six pieces of Victorian cast iron fencing from a Philadelphia cathedral. Five straight and one bent stair piece. 32" tall; longest section is 113" long, shortest is 93". $300 - 500

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368 Cast iron three-tiered fountain with a base comprised of three standing cranes. With separate basin. Fountain: 6'4" tall, 44" diameter. $1000 - 2000

369 Cast iron garden statue of standing classical maiden on separate, ornate, square pedestal base. 7'5" tall total. Statue: 4'10" tall. Base: 24" square. $1500 - 2500

370 Cast iron lavabo with lion mask decoration. 38" tall. $200 - 400

371 Seven-piece Salterini painted iron patio set with five cantilevered round chairs and two round low tables. Unmarked. Chairs 32" tall, 30" wide. $600 - 900

372 Painted iron bench with scrolled form. Wm. Adams Foundry and Co., 960 N. 9th st. Phila, Pa. With label. 36" tall, 35" wide, 24" deep. $400 - 600

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