Antique Bed Warmer, Paint Decorated Handle, Engraved Lid, Rooster & Floral
America, Circa 1800
The turned handle is boldly and colorfully decorated with broadly brushed red and
yellow paint sponge daubed with black. Brass pan with coper rivets affixing the pierced
and raised lid featuring engraved wriggle-work ornamentation…flowers and bud on leafy
stem; other decorative devices centering large and proud strutting rooster.
(Length: 44"; pan diameter: 11")
$625.00
532-136
Antique Carved Folk Art Pipe Bowl, Fruitwood
Anonymous, 19th Century
Displaying a rich patina, featuring clover and vine relief carving; front ornamented with a
harp and block lettered “HARP” beneath initials “THS”.
(Height: 3.5"; width: 2.5"; depth: 4")
$475.00
110-932
Vintage Eagle Carved Pen & Paperclip Desk Stand
Anonymous, inscribed “Made in Poland”
Height: 15.25"; width: 6.75"; depth: 4"
$450.00
110-908
Strike-a-Light Tinder Box, Candle Holder
New England, Circa 1770 to 1830
The tall socket with ejector-slit mounted on the cover of drum-shaped tinderbox that holds a flint (steel). Nice color; (H: 3.5"; diameter: 4")
$325
424-287
A Large Brass Tobacco Box, Dutch, 18th Century, Village and Farm Scene
Two teams of horse plowing fields, farmer seeding, and village scene
Engraved in Old Dutch “I plough the land en I harrow the land and I don’t ask for wisdom.”
Loosely translated to mean that it was more important that you knew how to live from the land then to be educated; intended as a swipe to educated people of that time (According to a friend in Amsterdam). (7.5 by 3 by 1.25”)
$395
1012-104
Eighteenth Century Dutch Tobacco Box, Brass, William of Orange, Political Poems
Do not fear the House of Orange
Holland and the Prussians dance celebration against the French
1787; we have two pages of translation
(6 by 2.25 by 1.25”)
$1,425
1008-43
Tobacco Jar, Form of a Man, Cast Iron
(6” by 4”)
$425
710-30
Extremely Rare Bronze Nuremburg Measure, Verification Marks within Notches
German, 1706; great color and patina, perhaps used at winery
Beautiful form, double handles, assay marks and date within rim cutouts for measuring content
(Fire condition; H: 12.75”)
$3,995
1008-42
Cigar Case; Papier Mache, Zachary Taylor on Horseback, Battle of the Rio Grande
Circa 1846 to 1850
Many images are generic; the portrait is named below the portrait
An outstanding cheroot case, "Taylor's Battle the Rio Grande", hand-painted scene of Taylor on horseback reviewing troops. There are three scratches through the arm and background, else fine. (5.5 by 3")
$3,795
232-283
Lavabo, Brass, Zoomorphic Spouts, Not Polished, Original Handle
Likely Dutch, Early 16th Century
Bulbous pot, twin spouts with zoomorphic terminals, swing handle, raised lugs
(H at handle: 9", spout to spout: 12.25", W: 9.25")
$2,600
1012-65
Enameled Battersea Patch Boxes, Lot of Five
England, Circa 1775 to 1800ish
Each lid fitted with mirror
(Good to excellent condition; perhaps a few expected minor imperfections; Average size: 1.75 by 1 by 1.25")
$1,445
879-50
Bronze Posnet Pot, Dutch, Early 17th Century
(H: 5.75”, pot diameter: 6.75”)
$795
1012-87
Antique Lathe Turned Mortar and Pestle, Traces of Fire Gilt on Brass
Apothecary use, very heavy, H: 6.75”
$295
360-10
Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
Sundial, Masonic, Royal Arch, Moonface, Sunface, I TOO AM UNDER ATHORITY
BRONZE, Latin Engraving, Masonic Symbols, Royal Arch within Seal of Solomon
18th or Early 19th Century, wonderfully engraved, best patina, original gnomon - SOLD
(Excellent original condition; 8 by 8.25 by 4")
492-115
Tobacco Box, Armored Calvary Lancer Fights Armored Lacer on Foot, Brass & Copper
Dutch, Circa 1700 to 1800
Rectangular form with canted corners, the lid engraved with vignette - SOLD
(Generally, very good, minor hinge imperfections; 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.25")
281-73
Enamel Box, Painted Portrait of George Washington, Interior Features a Memorial
Unknown Maker; as published in Arman: "Obviously this is extremely rare"
Circa 1800 to 1810 - SOLD
Exterior featuring polychrome portrait of GGW; interior finished in white enamel; under the lid is painted a monument that reads: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEN. WASHINGTON which is under Eglomise glass; conforming to the oval bezel is painted foliage. Literature: A closely related example may be viewed in Anglo-American Ceramics by David and Linda Arman, page 245; AII.33.
(Overall excellent condition except for the interior glass which is cracked; 1 by 2 by 1.5")
879-47 - SOLD
Treen Clay Pipe Case, Brass Mounted
Probably Dutch
Very early
Walnut - SOLD
Brass mouthpiece and stem bands; bowl case features wriggle-worked trim and hinge system having long tangs. (L: 12")
570-384
Tobacco Box, Engraved Brass and Copper
Dutch, 18th Century - SOLD
Depicted is a possible variant of an annunciation, most unusual considering the apple and naked angel; scenes with man embracing woman; a framed face facing woman; engraved on the sides is "Verlaat" translating to "to abandon/leave" and "De Wereldt" or "the world." The iconography and verse is perhaps suggesting mortality and embracing physical pleasure before departing this world; open for interpretation.
(It appears that the base was re-soldered long ago, else fine; L: 6.5", H: 1.25", D: 1.75")
1077-1 - SOLD
18th Century Brass Salver, Rococo Tray with Pie Crust Edge
England, circa 1780 - SOLD
Diameter: 12"
240-235 - SOLD
Dutch Bronze Mortar and Pestle, By Hendrik Wegewart, Deventer, Dated 1613
A bronze mortar with inscription “PRAISE OF ALL GODT Ao 1613”
Dolphin ears and decorative motifs typical of Henry Wegewart, Active 1600 to 1620 - SOLD
(Very good condition; mortar: 5.25” H, 5.5” diameter; pestle: 8.5” L.)
1012-85 - SOLD
Papier Mache Snuff Box, Paper, Hand Painted Faux Shell
English or Continental, Circa 1830 - SOLD
(3 by 1”)
879-90 - SOLD
Tankard, Lidded, Silver Form, Half Pint, Copper
Unknown Maker, Signed "S
This item just in, more information to follow, please call if interested - SOLD
(H: 3.75")
424-239 - SOLD
Brass Coffee Pot, Silver Form, Rare Small Baluster Form, Turned Wood Handle
French, Circa 1775
Cast thumbpiece, lid finial, spout; rim molding and shell cast feet; side handle - SOLD
(Excellent; H: 8")
1008-29 - SOLD
Brass Coffee Pot, Silver Form, Turned Wood Side Handle, Robust Size
French, Circa 1775
Cast thumbpiece, ribbed and molded spout; cast rim molding and molded feet - SOLD
(Excellent; H: 10.5")
1008-28 - SOLD
Snuff Box, Tabaksdoos, Sliding Top and Base, Mixed Metal, Silver Washed, Rare
Dutch, Circa 1725
Brass, Silver & Copper, Scrolled Domed Lid and Base, Exceptional Engraving - SOLD
Heavy gauge, exceptional engraved detail including biblical scenes; copper sliding panel within raised lids reveals pierced and engraved scenes (see images); interior of lid features a pair of engraved hinged doors; at center is a chapter ring with Roman numerals; a dial hand (tulip Minute; crescent hour terminus) secures the doors in closed position. The doors open to reveal pierced and engraved brass washed in silver.
(L: 5", H: 1.5", D: 2.25")
738-65 - SOLD
Click here to view the Snuff Box, Tabaksdoos. Dutch C. 1725 video.
Carved Snuff Box, Raised Portrait Napoleon, Eagle, Panoply of Arms and Flags
Probably French Carved
1804ish
Likely Coronation Commemorative
Coquille nut carved in relief, hinged cover, all surfaces carved - SOLD
184-38 - SOLD
Censor, Incense Burner, Brass, Original Turned Walnut Handle
Anonymous
Circa 1750 - SOLD
Pierced and engraved domed hinged lid above bowl containing removable copper liner; the whole resting on cabriole legs; turned handle received by tapered and incised ferrule. Excellent condition; H: 6"; foot to handle: 14".
424-134 - SOLD
Snuff Box, War of 1812, American Painted Tin, Frigate President
Anonymous
1812 - SOLD
In fine original condition, near mint, great paint and patina; view of the Frigate
President commanded by Stephen Decatur.
Dimensions: 1" H, 3" W, 1.75" D.
232-206 - SOLD
Brass Candle Snuffer, Box Form
Nuremberg
17th Century - SOLD
Square door with cast relief decoration remaining crisp.
Dimensions: 7.25" L.
843-102 - SOLD
A Nuremberg Brass Alms Dish, Saint George and Dragon, Script
16th Century
Germany - SOLD
The boss decorated with Saint George astride a horse trampling dragon underfoot, all within a band of Germanic text, gadrooned booge, and a broad rolled rim with punched ornament. The rim impressed "TV BM"; diameter: 16.5".
1012-34 - SOLD
Chocolate Pot, Brass, Silver Form, Pear Shape, Original Turned Wood Handle
French
Circa 1750 - SOLD
(Fine condition; H: 10.5")
424-133 - SOLD
Pipe Case, Brass Mounted
Dutch
1789 - SOLD
This case, for clay pipe, is mounted with engraved brass; the latch remains functional. Please know that half of the stem has been replaced. (Length: 9.25 inches)
738-41 - SOLD
Warming Pan, Bed Warmer, Turned and Faceted Brass Handle
Netherlands
17th Century - SOLD
Engraved, pierced, and repousse ornamented overhanging lid; iron pan.
Dimensions: 46" L.
424-103 - SOLD
Barbers Bowl
England
Circa 1750 to 1770 - SOLD
These bowls were used for hygiene and for bleeding; this example features a folded rim and measures 10 5/8 inches in diameter.
738-42 - SOLD
Brass Ink Stand c. 1800 - SOLD
Oval footed brass inkstand with two integral candle holders, a dome top inkwell, a central bell holder, and a removable sander with a dome top in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 6" H, 6.75" W, 4" D.
621-94 - SOLD
Brass Tobacco Box
Engraved Decoration
18th Century - SOLD
(Height: 1.25 inches; width: 5.75 inches; depth: 3 inches)
738-3 - SOLD
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