Delft Charger
William Of Orange
Lobed
As depicted, William of Orange on horseback within a wooded setting within a stylized tulip, daisy and leafy vine border; all in blue, green, black and yellow...over and under glaze. We note that there is a hairline on rim at eleven o'clock with all else excellent. (Diameter: 13.25-inches.)
Price: $3,485
718-11
Mocha Jug
Baluster form worm decorated
Possibly Ireland
Circa 1830
A pearlware baluster form jug, with empire waistline, is decorated with a looping earthworm (called "cable" by manufacturers) and a tactile rouletted and green-glazed band on the upper bulge. It has a press-molded pouring lip and two different foliate-molded handle terminals, the upper highlighted with green (copper oxide brushed into the clear lead glaze). It, was badly stained and a curving crack extending from the underside toward the pouring lip was out of alignment and has been professionally stabilized and the surface decoration restored. It was possibly made at the Downshire Creamware Factory in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Height: 6.875-inches.)
Price: $1,890
742-4
Liverpool Pitcher With Portrait
Cornwallis While Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marques of Cornwallis served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1798 to 1801. The pitcher features a portrait of Cornwallis in uniform flanked by Victory and Justice with military trophies enclosed in a wreath of laurel and oak leafs, on the other side is a map of Ireland. Beneath the spout is another wreath around the phrase "SUCCESS / TO THE / YEOMANRY." The yeoman cavalry were a volunteer force made up of what today would be considered the upper middle class. The pitcher probably belonged to a veteran of the campaign against the French invasion of Ireland in support of the 1798 rebellion. Height: 7.5-inches.
Price: $3,850
232-69
Silver Snuffer Tray
London
Circa 1808
Dimensions: 8.25-inches long, 3.5-inches wide.
Price: $300
230-41
Odd Fellows Pitcher
Staffordshire
Mid-19th Century
Medium blue hexagonal Staffordshire pitcher decorated with various transfers relating to the Odd Fellows; the outer edge of the base is inscribed "According to Act of Congress by William L Pine, Grd Secty 1845;" on the bottom is a transfer "Clark Levering & Co. / IMPORTERS / BALTIMORE." There are a few minor chips and a professional restoration to the panel at the right of the spout, and some light staining. - 7.75-inches high.
Price: $975
333-74
Pitcher with Silver Luster Trim
Black Transfers of Manor House
Dimensions: 5.5-inches high.
Price: $875
188-38
REDWARE
A New England Jar
Circa 1850 - SOLD
The interior having a greenish gray glaze; the exterior with a darker greenish celadon like glaze with halos of the orangey pottery color adding interest. Overall, very good condition with only a few bites on the rim and a nick on the base.
Height: 5.5-inches.
SHF-294 - SOLD
1906 Silver Trophy
Automobile Climbing Competition
California
Three-handled silver trophy; engraved "BOXSPRING HILLS CLIMBING CONTEST / Class / LIGHT TOURING CARS [2 crossed out] 1600 AND UNDER FASTEST TIME / G / 1906 / THANKSGIVING DAY RIVERSIDE CAL / WON BY / WESTERN MOTOR CAR CO / TIME 7:02 1/5." Signed on the bottom of the cup w/ lion, anchor, and Gothic "G" over "STERLING" mark of the Gorham Mfg. Company. Beneath this is "A3759 / 6 PINT." The inside rim of the foot is marked "MONTGOMERY BROS." and engraved "AC 145." The inside of the cup has a gold wash. Overall condition is very good with small dimples on the cup, but no dents, breaks or bends. The Western Motor Car Company was a dealership in Los Angeles; 1906 was the first year that a dealership entered the contest.
(Measures 12-inches in height.)
Price: $2,300
232-108
Masonic Liverpool Jug Named to Solomon Clarkson
Transfer signed "Kennedy" for James Kennedy, Burslem active c. 1790 - 1800. Beneath the spout is a transfer wreath of laurel and palm surround the hand painted name "Solomon Clarkson."
Dimensions: 8.75-inches.
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Price: $2,950
980-28
Shaving Mug
Italia and Columbia Clasp Hands
Italian-American
Circa 1916
Porcelain shaving mug, belonging to an Italian-American with unusual, possibly unique, decoration depicting his pride in both nations. On one side is Italia, holding a national flag and surrounded by symbols of art and learning; she is reaching across the ocean to clasp hands with Columbia, who holds an American flag and is surrounded by symbols of commerce and industry; beneath them is an eagle clasping a banner that reads "PERSERVANDO VINCES;" the mug is signed "Z. S. & C. / BAVARIA" in green on the bottom. The mug has the name "BOB ANTINO" and "1916" in gilt. Some wear on the gilding, otherwise excellent condition. Ex-collection of Henry Tolman II.
Price: $550
232-78
Large Dark English Magnum - SOLD
Measures 12-inches in height.
268-6 - SOLD
Sterling Silver Presentation Cane
And case
Singer Organization
Ceylon
An outstanding sterling presentation cane in case. Crook-type with elaborate scrollwork from the crook to about two-thirds down the shaft, followed by an engraved checkerboard pattern. A presentation inscription reads TO W.A.M. DUNDAS ESQR., FROM SINGER ORGANIZATION CEYLON 29.3.41. Below this inscription, in the scrollwork is an engraved bird of paradise. At the base of the crook is a repousse' elephant and at the tip of the crook is a repousse' and engraved flower. The cane is marked near the bottom PUNCHI SINGHO & BRO. It tests sterling and comes in its original, velvet-lined, rosewood case. In superb condition the cane measures 36.5-long; case is 38.5-inches long.
Price: $5,950
232-16
Staffordshire Hen on Nest Egg Warmer
19th Century
Approximately 7 ½-inches h x approximately 10-inches l. Well molded hen on basket, overglaze enameling on hen and nest, interior glazed, no chips or cracks, some wear to edges of enameling on nest.
Price: $675
514-24
Polychrome Delft/Faience Tile
Approximately 5 ¼-inches x 5 ¼-inches x ½-inch. Very well decorated tile w/ child sniffing flowers inside of a circle w/ trefoils in each corner, done in green, purple, yellow, orange, and cobalt. Two or three very small, shallow chips on surface, expected chipping along edges. Buff/sand colored body, c. late 17th - early 18th c.
Price: $425
514-44
Group of Children's Cups
Green Franklin Child's Cup
Measures 2.75-inches in height.
Price: $395
702-2
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Plaid Child's Cup
Measures 2.625-inches in height.
Price: $155
702-3
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"Billy Button" Child's Cup
Measures 2.625-inches in height.
Price: $425
702-4
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