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Sunday, December 09, 2012

Estate, Antiques, Decorative
& Fine Art Auction results

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Lot
Description
Sale Price
201 Click for larger picture COLT LIGHTNING LARGE FRAME EXPRESS RIFLE: The most desirable of the Colt Lightning pump action rifles; this large frame example has a 45-85-285 caliber 28'' octagon barrel. Only 6,496 of these rifles were produced, this is serial number 1574. 2 line colt address on top of rapid tapered barrel with last patent date of '87. Nickel plated Schuetzen buttplate on walnut stock. Areas of original case color remain in protected areas, balance of finish mottled between plum brown and grey. Action works fine, clean bore.
CONDITION: Loss of nickel plate on butt, minor pitting and age stains. Burchard Galleries does not recommend firing ANY antique weapon regardless of condition.
3500
202 Click for larger picture ANTIQUE COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER: Brass frame with traces of nickel finish and original bird head wood grips. .41 caliber 2 3/4'' barrel, Colt in script on top of barrel. Action works fine. Overall 5'' long.
CONDITION: Burchard Galleries does not recommend firing ANY antique weapon regardless of condition.
450
203 Click for larger picture EUROPEAN PERCUSSION RIFLE: Large bore percussion rifle unmarked as to maker, most likely European. Checkered wood stock, impressed by numbers 142 scratched through and 190, plain brass patchbox. 33 1/2'' barrel, with illegible stippled engraving, 49 1/2'' overall. Action sticks.
CONDITION: Considerable wear from age and use all over, barrel damage at muzzle. Please call for condition. Burchard Galleries does not recommend firing ANY antique weapon regardless of condition.
175
204 Click for larger picture EARLY 19TH CENTURY KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES: Half stock rifle, poorly converted to percussion, most likely a Pennsylvania production. Curly maple stock, patchbox with figural eagle head end. Unsigned 45'' octagon barrel. Sold with 2 horn powder flasks, one with leather hanging belt, bullet mold, other accessories, and copies of some family paperwork. This gun and accessories has come down through the direct descendants of Revolutionary War hero General William Richardson Davies.
CONDITION: Gun is in rough condition, please call.
475
205 Click for larger picture JOHN ROGERS PLASTER GROUP STATUE ''COMING TO THE PARSON'': Produced by John Rogers from 1859-1882. In his day it was rare not to see one in the home of a family of means. 22'' x 16'' x 11'' 125
206 Click for larger picture JOHN ROGERS PLASTER STATUE GROUP ''WHY DON'T YOU SPEAK FOR YOURSELF'': Produced by John Rogers from 1859-1882. In his day it was rare not to see one in the home of a family of means. 22'' x 16'' x 13'' approx.
CONDITION: With chips and paint flecks.
125
207 Click for larger picture JOHN HASTIE & CO. GREENOCK BRASS MOUNTED SHIPS WHEEL: 8 spoke wheel with brass band and brass center marked John Hastie & Co. - Greenock. 36'' dia. Sold with unmarked brass mounted ships portal window, 20 1/4'' dia.
CONDITION: Age tarnish to window bezel.
275
208 Click for larger picture BERNINI MEN'S OSTRICH BLACK LEATHER JACKET: Size large. Bernini Beverly Hills Label. 600
210 Click for larger picture BALLY MODEL 1113 TRIPLE QUARTER SLOT MACHINE: An early electronic machine from Bally, 3 wheels, accepts up to 3 quarter play at one time. Measures 31'' h. x 22 1/2'' x 18 3/4''.
CONDITION: Currently runs fine however not guaranteed to continue, rubs to case, please be aware of local laws when bidding.
175
210A Click for larger picture JAPANESE PIONEER TROPICAL PARADISE SLOT MACHINE: Modern electronic quarter machine. Measures 32'' h. x 18 1/4'' x 16''. Key in office.
CONDITION: Currently runs fine however not guaranteed to continue, rubs to case, spotting to chrome, only several of the lights come on when plugged in, please be aware of local laws when bidding.
125
211 Click for larger picture CAST IRON SIGNAL CANNON: Japanned black finish to cast iron barrel and mounts. Brown painted wood carriage, all mounted to wood base. Barrel length 11'', overall 7'' h. x 13 1/2'' x 8''.
CONDITION: Wear to base, not fireable.
150
212 Click for larger picture ANTIQUE TELEPHONE BOOTH WITH PHONE: Right hand side mount to wall or other booths leaves right hand side unfinished. 2 sliding front doors. Metal clad interior with period rotary phone inside. Sold with unattached replacement handle included with phone.
CONDITION: In need of some conservation, recently fumigated within the last 30 days.
350
213 Click for larger picture UCRA MARBLE ART DECO CLOCK GARNITURE SET: Figural cast metal borzoi dog on two toned marble case. Ucra time only movement. 8 1/2'' h. x 18 3/4'' x 4 1/4''. Sold with 2 matching garniture, 6 1/4'' h. x 4'' x 3 1/4''.
CONDITION: Chips to marble at lower edges, currently running however not guaranteed to continue.
225
213A Click for larger picture FIGURAL BUCKING BRONCO ONYX MANTLE CLOCK: Figural bronzed and gilt finish cowboy on a bucking bronco horse, green onyx base and frame for electric Lanshire movement clock. 11 1/2'' h. x 14'' x 5 1/4''.
CONDITION: Minor areas of gilt finish loss.
200
214 Click for larger picture FIGURAL ART DECO BRONZE SIGNED BAL: Figures of a seated maiden holding a flower and a German shepherd dog mounted to marble base. Signed H. Bal on woman. Measures 7'' h. x 15 3/4'' x 4 3/4''. 275
214A Click for larger picture FRENCH ART DECO FIGURAL LAMP: Central glass shade flanked by gazelles, mounted on a marble base. Re wired for US. Sold with French electrical elements. 7'' h x 12 1/2'' x 3 1/2''. 250
215 Click for larger picture FISHER, Leonard Everett, (American, 1924- ): Speak Easy Bustling Interior Scene with Patrons and Police Officer, Charcoal, Sight size 10 1/2'' x 15 3/4'', signed lower left, no glass to frame, 18 1/2'' x 24 1/4''. 900
217 Click for larger picture 8.00 CT GARNET RING: 14K yellow gold ring contains on oval shaped cabochon cut garnet. Weight: 8.00 Ct. Approx. The garnet is bezel set. Weight: 8.0 grams. Size: 7 175
218 Click for larger picture VICTORIAN RUBY LUSTER CONVERTED TO LAMP: Applied decoration with crystal prisms. Affixed to pierced metal base. Measures 16'' h. x 8''. Prisms measures 8 3/4'' and 6'' overall.
CONDITION: Chips to nearly every prism, loss of decoration.
100
219 Click for larger picture SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN HAND KNOTTED WOOL RUG, 2'6'' x 8'1'': This rug has another variation of a traditional Sarouk design but is better classified as a Lillihan. The runner has a row running down the center of sprays of flowers that form loosely drawn medallions. The red field serves as a good background for the flower medallions in colors of pale green, pale yellow, rust, black, blues, and white. The main borders black ground does a great job of framing the center of the runner. This would be an attractive, yet sturdy addition to go with your room size Sarouk. Condition is good, with evenly low pile. 300
220 Click for larger picture DANIELS, Johnny (American, 20th Century): Florida Highwaymen backwaters sunset scene with palm trees and 4 birds in flight, Oil/Masonite, signed lower right, 24'' x 12'', framed in molding frame, 26 3/4'' x 14 1/2''. 650
221 Click for larger picture 4 TILE TOP TABLES COMBINE AS ONE: 4 separate tile top tables, each with 3 tiles depicting various agrarian or genre scenes and one plain tile, can be used independently or combined into one low table. Each table measures 14'' h. x 17''.
CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use, some tiles have excess mortar on edges.
125
222 Click for larger picture THOMASVILLE CHINA OR CURIO CABINET: Shaped pediment over 4 glass top doors, illuminated interior with 2 glass shelves each section. Over 2 half length drawers and 4 doors. Burl veneer accents. Measures 83 3/4'' h. x 65'' x 18 3/4'' 250
223 Click for larger picture ROYAL DOULTON CHINA SERVICE ''OLD COLONY'': Approx. 156 pieces to include 19 dinner plates, (10 5/8), 21 salad plates, 12 luncheon plates, 10 bread plates, 12 cream soups, 12 soup bowls (1 chip), 7 cereal bowls, 12 dessert bowls, 12 cups, 14 saucers (fit both cream soups and tea), 7 demi cups with 8 saucers, 2 cake serving plates (10 1/4''), two platters, 16'' and 13 1/4'', 2 open vegetable, 1 gravy with underplate, 1 creamer, 1 covered sugar, and covered vegetable. 550
226 Click for larger picture SEMI-ANTIQUE NORTH WEST PERSIAN HAND KNOTTED WOOL RUG, 3' 3''x 6' 3'': This strikingly designed rug has a black ground field that is covered with rows of flowering trees in colors of rust, aqua and medium blue, peach, and white. The contrast of the design in these colors is one of the things that make this rug so attractive. Another is that the main border has a motif of turtles executed in the same colors as those found in the field of the rug. These turtles have been placed on a white ground that is separated by a geometric design that encapsulates each turtle. The guard borders of ''barber pole'' rust and white and the other small borders with their flower heads and vines are like those seen in Caucasian rugs. This is probably a Kurdish Persian rug, a compilation of the good features of several different types of rugs.
CONDITION: There is an old latex patch that is only visible from the back of the rug. Also the ends are frayed and need overcasting.
125
227 Click for larger picture SET OF 12 SERVICE PLATES: Central bird design with lacy gilding over dark green border. 11'' dia. JKW, Western German. 125
229 Click for larger picture COLLECTION OF CUPS & SAUCERS: An assembled 27 sets with highlighted makers to include Royal Stafford, Rosenthal, Theodore Haviland, Crown Staffordshire, Foley, Coalport, Royal Albert, Ansley and others. Sold with dessert plate for Royal Stafford, unmatched cup, Buckingham Palace mug, and saucer.
CONDITION: While we do our best, a chip may have gone unnoticed.
200
230 Click for larger picture CASTELLON, Federico Cristencia, (American, 1914-1971): 2 Lithographs, ''The Alchemist'' & ''Hermes, Hygera, Alschlapuis, & Panacea'', 20'' x 16'', both are pencil signed and titled, encased in matching gold frames with wear 24'' x 20''.
CONDITION: One is missing glass has several small scrapes in the lower left corner, there is some very mild toning.
225
231 Click for larger picture CUT GLASS & BRONZE? FIGURAL COMPOTE GARNITURE SET: To include compote with cut glass top, figural bronze? / brass? putti body and cut glass base. 5 1/2'' h. x 9'' dia. Sold with 2 matching candleholders, 6 1/2'' h. 125
232 Click for larger picture 14K ROSE GOLD AMETHYST & DIAMOND RING: 14K rose gold ring centers an approx. 14.21 Ct rectangular mixed cut amethyst, VVS in clarity. The filigree setting is studded with 6 round brilliant diamonds totaling .03 Ct., averaging VS in clarity and G-H color. Amethyst is prong, diamonds deep set. Size 6.5. Weight 2.7 grams. Sold with current Florida Diamond Appraisers GIA graduates appraisal for $1000. 400
235 Click for larger picture SIMMONS, Edward Emerson, (American, 1852-1931): ''Stormy Day'', Oil/Canvasboard, 16'' x 20'', signed lower right, titled in pencil verso, encased in painted and carved frame with wear 23 1/4'' x 27 1/4''. 2100
236 Click for larger picture PAIR METAL CLAD MIRRORS: Arched shape, the frames clad in tooled metal. Measure approx. 47'' x 24''. 500
237 Click for larger picture SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN SAROUK HAND KNOTTED WOOL RUG, 3' 1'' x 4' 5'': This Sarouk has the traditional colors and designs that are found in rugs woven in this part of Persia ''Iran''. The pretty red ground is covered with a profusion of small flower heads executed in colors of two shades of blue, white, rust, yellow-beige, and black for the outlines and stems or vines. There is a central white larger flower head that has four white lines that go out like compass direction pointers, except that these have flowers branching out from them!
CONDITION: There is a small spot on the surface of the rug that can probably be removed by a professional cleaner.
350
239 Click for larger picture SEMI-ANTIQUE PERSIAN HAND KNOTTED WOOL RUG, 2' 3 1/2'' x 3'10'': This Persian rug has the traditional design motifs of a Sarouk but is probably better classified as a Lillihan. It has the typical sprays of flowers in medium, dark and light blue, pale yellow, peach and salmon on a pretty salmon colored field. A distinctive feature of this rug is the multiple small borders that frame the field. Usually there are only three borders. Condition is good. 150
242 Click for larger picture C. WALLING 14K GEOMETRIC NECKLACE: 14K yellow gold necklace with batons, beads and geometric shapes. Weight: 15.0 grams Length: 14'' Signed: C. Walling 350
243 Click for larger picture 6 PAGES OF ANCIENT 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVED SEALS: 2 colored pages engraved by George Vertue for The Society of Antiquarys in London, dated 1736, approx.. 21'' x 13 1/2''; 2 pages engraved by G Zuliani in Parma dated 1769, 22'' x 16 1/4''; 1 page engraved by Simone Ravenet dated 1769, approx. 22'' x 13 1/4''; and 1 page engraved by G. Parini in Parma dated 1769, approx. 22'' x 16 1/4''. Sold as a lot
CONDITION: Toning and creases, sold as is.
200
243A Click for larger picture 4 GEORGE EDWARDS 18TH CENTURY ORNITHOLOGICAL COLORED ETCHINGS: Lot of 4 Bird prints by George Edwards, one of the foremost naturalists of the Age of Enlightenment (1700-1800). Plate 74, Parrot & Dragonfly, 1745, approx. 11 1/4'' x 9''; Plate 114, The Three Toed Wood Pecker, 1748, approx. 11 1/4'' x 9''; Plate 230, The Blue-Faced Green Parrot; Le perroquetvert face de bleu, 1755, approx. 11 1/4'' x 9''; Plate 346, The Wall Creeper of Surinam and The Great Swallow-tailed Butterfly from China, done in the 70th year of the artists age, approx. 11 1/4'' x 9''.
CONDITION: All prints with decorative oval mat framing set with glue that is old and now separating, perhaps allowing for full restoration to their original state.
225
243B Click for larger picture 9 EARLY ENGRAVINGS VASI BARDI LOGE PELTRO: 3 Eighteenth Century Etchings of Rome G. Vasi: 1) Plate 23, Piazza di Monte Citorio Etching, Giuseppe Vasi, 15 1/2'' x 10 5/8''; 2) Plate Palazzo Mattei Etching, Giuseppe Vasi, 15 1/2'' x 10 5/8''; 3) Chiesa di S Mariia in Via Lata, Guiseppi Vasi, approx.. 15 «'' x 10 5/8''. 2 Eighteenth Century Copperplate engravings, One page: 1) Plate 97, De Stad Weesphet gesigt komende van de Uitermeersche Sluis. = La Ville de Weesp, Prenant sa Veue du cote de l'Uitermeerse sluis, Plate 98. 2 Lorenzo Bardi Antique Engravings of France: 1) Lorenzo Bardi Engraving Ca 1830, Vue de la Place, et de l'Eglise de la Sainte Croix, approx. 15 1/4'' x 10 1/2'', 2) Entree Dans La Ville De La Porte S Gallo, approx.. 15 1/2'' x 10 1/2''. 2 pages, 4 18th Century Engravings: 1) View of Lord Stormont's House, near Wandsworth in Surrey London: Published by Alexr. Hogg, at the Kings Arms, No.16, Paternoster Row, May 22, 1784; View of Lord Stormont's House, near Sandsworth in Surrey, London: Published by Alexr. Hogg, at the Kings Arms, No.16, Paternoster Row, May 22, 1784; 3) A View of the Church of St. Pancras in the County of Middlesex and A View of Hornsey Church in Middle sex with the adjacent Country engraved by Lodge or Peltro published in Boswell's Antiquities, about 1786 Published according to Act of Parliament, by Alexr. Hogg, No.16, Paternoster Row Copper engraving. All pieces un-matted and unframed.
CONDITION: Foxing and toning, sold as-is.
125
243C Click for larger picture 18TH C. ETCHING THE NORTH EAST VIEW OF KING ALFRED'S HALL: After Thomas Robins, Ca 1763, View of the landscape gardens at Cirencester Park, with the 'ruins' of King Alfred's Hall; low, broken walls at right, castellated gatehouse and walls at left; in the foreground, standing between tall trees, a man and woman conversing at left, another woman holding her hand out to a man standing with two others at right. Inscribed and Lettered with title and following lines: 'Tradition says that a treaty was sign'd here with Gormandus the Dane. It is certain that a street and some remains of a castle or tower at Cirencester still bear his name. Production detail lower left, ''Thos: Robins delin 1763''. Approx. 19 1/2'' x 13 1/4''
CONDITION: Toning, margin creases. Sold as-is
150
243D Click for larger picture 2 PC FLORENTINE ILLUSTRATED CALIGRAPHY GAETANO GIARRE: 1) Cerca il Saggio la Gloria, Florence, ca 1797-1811. 2) Col rabbuffato crin dorgoglio piena Fenta spesso Ignorangzaerger sua testa, Colored engravings of Italian poems decorated with whimsical Rococo decorations comprised of stylized urns, plants, birds, insects and animals, intended to teach penmanship and calligraphy.
CONDITION: Laid down, missing margins. Sold as-is
150
243E Click for larger picture HAND-COLOURED AQUATINT BY ROBERT HAVELL AFTER GEORGE WALKER: ''The Cloth Dressers'' Plate 6 from The Costume of Yorkshire by George Walker, published 1813 by Robinson & Son of Leeds. The image shows a textile worker cropping or trimming woolen cloth with shears, after combing it with teasels to raise the nap. 10 3/8'' x 14 3/4'', matted 19'' x 16''.
CONDITION: Toning, tear to edge hidden by mat, sold as-is.
100
243F Click for larger picture LE VEAU ETCHING HOSPICE DU ST. BERNARD DU COTE DU VAL D'AOST: Plate 153 from the book ZURLAUBEN, Beat Fidel Antoine (Baron von Thurn und Gestelenburg) and Jean-Benjamin de LABORDE. Tableaux Topographiques, Pittoresques, Physiques, Historiques, Moraux, Politiques, Litt‚raires de la Suisse. Paris: Clousier and Lamy, 1780-1788. Legend reads ''Le Drossa: le Batiment construit au pied de ce mont est contre les Avalanches, et la ligne qui le traverse sont les Canaux qui conduisent l'eau au Couvent. Partie du mont Velan couvert de Neige. Le Barasson'' 19 3/4'' X 12 1/4''.
CONDITION: Toning and foxing, tear to edge, sold as-is.
150
243G Click for larger picture ALLEGORY OF BRITAIN CONQUERING FRANCE COLORED ENGRAVING 1816: Frontspiece engraving from ''The History of England'' from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution By David Hume. Depicting Britannia crowned by Victory, trampling upon the chains of France, holds in her right hand the Trident of Neptune, as Mistress of the Ocean, in her left hand Magna Charta, whilst Fame is proclaiming to the World the Glory of her Arms, by pointing to some of her principle Battles inscribed on her Shield, which is supported by the Genius of Commerce; beneath are the Emblems of antient and modern Warfare. London, Published by Richd Evans Whites Row, Spitalfields 1816. Similar copy resides in the McGill University Napoleon Collection. 15 1/2'' x 9 1/2''.
CONDITION: Toning and foxing, tear to edge, sold as-is.
100
244 Click for larger picture BRONZE INK WELL FIGURAL DRAGONFLY FINIAL: Bronze inkwell with dragonfly finial on hinged lid, berries and leaves from handles. Mounted to black painted wood base. Overall 7'' h. x 5''. 100
245 Click for larger picture GILBRETH, T.S. (American, 1946- ): ''Spanish Gift'', Bronze, 17 1/4'' h., x 16 1/2'' w., incised signature along with incised title, #'d 4/18, dated '86, affixed to beveled wooden plinth, 20'' overall in height. 700
250 Click for larger picture AUTH, Robert, (American, 1926-2011): ''Idaholandscape1172'', Oil/Canvas, 36'' x 59'', signed lower right, marked 1172, thin line wood frame 36 1/2'' x 58 1/2''. This painting was used on the cover of Auth's illustrated memoir ''Francie's Camera''.
CONDITION: Several pinpoint punctures, minor scuffs/abrasions, could use cleaning.
500

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