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The Gentleman’s Auction online Lot List Sale 3014T

June 1–9, 2017

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Auction 3014T Thursday, June 1, 12PM–Friday, June 9, lots begin closing at 2PM

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1000 Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker, Tiffany & Co., New York, 20th century, applied handle and tapering spout with cap attached by a chain, marked on the base, ht. 10 1/2 in., approx. 35.0 troy oz. $800-1,200

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1007 Four Waterford Crystal Decanters, 20th century, shapes and forms vary, each with stopper, marked on bottom, ht. to 13 1/4 in. $100-200

1016 Group of Fostoria Stemware, 20th century, twelve martini glasses and nine large wineglasses, some platinumrimmed, marked on bottom, ht. to 7 in. $200-300

1001 Four Colorless 18th Century-style Masonic Glasses, 20th century, with flared rim and wide foot, ht. 3 3/4 in. $50-75

1008 Five Baccarat or St. Louis Crystal Decanters, France, 20th century, four Baccarat, one St. Louis, designs vary, each with stopper, all marked on base, ht. to 14 1/4 in. $200-250

1017 Set of Twelve Sterling Silver Goldwashed Wine Goblets, 20th century, with flared rims and trumpet bases, marked on underside, ht. 6 3/4 in., approx. 56.0 troy oz. $800-1,200

1002 Four Large Colorless 18th Centurystyle Ale Glasses, 20th century, flaring bowl with double knop stem on a high foot with folded foot rim, ht. 9 1/4 in. $100-150

1009 Silver Cocktail Picks, Mexico, five sword-form cocktail picks and a holder formed as a bull, bull lg. 3 1/2 in., approx. 3.6 troy oz. $50-75

1018 Twelve Silver Cordials, Connecticut, 20th century, Wallace, marked, each engraved with a name, ht. 3 in., approx. 27.9 troy oz. $200-300

1003 Colorless Cut Glass Wine Rinser, Ireland, c. 1800, with two spouts, ridged cuts and faceted panels, ht. 3 3/4, dia. 4 3/4 in.

1010 Sterling Silver Cowboy Boot Bottle Opener, America, 20th century, lg. 3 7/8 in. $50-75

1019 German Silver Bottle Holder, c. 1900, Wilhelm Binder, maker, with a presentation engraving to exterior, wd. handle to handle 5 3/4, interior dia. 3 5/8 in., approx. 5.9 troy oz. $100-200

Provenance: Shreve, Crump & Low Co. $100-150 1004 Oak Three-bottle Tantalus, probably England, late 19th century, shaped sides above the drawer fitted for three colorless glass bottles with manyfaceted stoppers, each bottle with a Staffordshire liquor tag, overall ht. 13 1/4, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 6 1/2 in. $200-250 1005 Mahogany Liquor Box and Five Colorless Glass Decanters, probably early 20th century, with gadrooned edge, paneled front and sides, and applied molded base, sold with six sterling silver liquor tags, ht. 11 3/4, wd. 22, dp. 13 in. $150-250 1006 Blown Glass Dog-form Decanter, Birmingham, England, early 20th century, with applied ears, tail, and four loop legs, silver-mounted cork joined by a chain to a marked collar, ht. 6 3/4, lg. 10 3/4 in. $100-150

1011 Silver Drink Measure, 20th century, International Silver Co., maker, the tapering cylindrical cup with engraved numbers 1-3, ht. 2 7/8 in., approx. 2.2 troy oz. $100-150 1012 Cartier Silver Vermouth Dropper, mid-20th century, in the form of a watering can, ht. 3 1/4 in., approx. 1.6 troy oz. $100-150 1013 Tiffany & Co. Silver Vermouth Dropper, in the form of an oil can, ht. 3 3/4 in., approx. 1.1 troy oz. $100-150 1014 Silver Flask, 20th century, Blackington & Co., maker, retailed by Cartier, ht. 4 7/8 in., approx. 3.7 troy oz. $300-500 1015 Gucci Flask, mid-20th century, marked on screw top hinge, (missing travel cup insert), ht. 4 3/4 in. $100-150

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1020 Two Silver Revere Bowls, one Gorham, c. 1957, dia. 9, the other Fisher, dia. 10 1/2 in., approx. 61.5 troy oz. total. Provenance: The estate of Elaine Sargent. $300-500 1021 Silver Condiment Set, England, early 20th century, comprised of four salt cellars with spoons, two shakers, and a mustard pot with cobalt glass liner and spoon, all in a fitted case, approx. 4.2 troy oz. $50-75 1022 Sterling Silver Spoon, oversized serving spoon, marked “© Doner,” lg. 17 1/8 in., approx. 10.9 troy oz. Provenance: The estate of Elaine Sargent. $40-60 1023 Silver Roasting Fork, first half 20th century, John Hasselbring, maker, retailed by Cartier, the long-handled fork with stainless steel tines, in the original Cartier box, lg. 18 1/2 in. $30-50


Provenance: The estate of Elaine Sargent. $100-150 1025 Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Kentucky official bottling, 2016 release, batch C5, bottles #9659 and #9837, 62.3% 2 750ml bottles (owc) $300-400 1026 Baltimore Pride Straight Rye Whiskey 7 Years Old 1935 Maryland Owings Mills Distillery, Inc., Owings Mills, Maryland, distillery #8, bottled in bond by United Distillers, Ltd., at bonded warehouse #22, Baltimore, Maryland, distilled spring 1935, bottled fall 1942, bottled for The Springfield Distilling Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 50% 1 quart bottle $300-400 1027 Baltimore Pride Straight Rye Whiskey 7 Years Old Maryland Owings Mills Distillery, Inc., Owings Mills, Maryland, distillery #8, bottled in bond by United Distillers, Ltd., at bonded warehouse #22, Baltimore, Maryland, distilled spring 1935, bottled fall 1942, bottled for The Springfield Distilling Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, some scuffing to label, 50% 1 quart bottle $300-400 1028 Black Maple Hill Kentucky official bottling, red printed label, black wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400

1029 Booker’s 25th Anniversary Edition 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #2014-01, 10 years 3 months, 65.4% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $500-600

1034 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T Stagg Kentucky official bottling, 2012 release, bottle code B1206614:32M, 71.4% 1 750ml bottle $400-500

1030 Booker’s Rye 13 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #2016-LE, bottle #9288, aged 13 years 1 month 12 days, 68.1% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $500-600

1035 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T Stagg Kentucky official bottling, 2014 release, bottle code B1419521:50K, 69.05% 1 750ml bottle $400-500

1031 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 18 Years Old 1988 Kentucky official bottling, experiment: Zinfandel aged after 10 years, 1 barrel, distilled 4/8/88, refilled 8/19/98, recipe: BT rye mash #1, still proof 140, entry proof 135.1, warehouse I, floor 1, rick O, row O, slot 6, second barrel American Oak Zinfandel, maker: Seguin Moreau, 6 month air dried, medium toast, bottled 2/23/07, evaporation 34.17%, chilfiltered, 45% 1 375ml bottle $200-250

1036 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Kentucky official bottling, bottle code B1623209:597, 63.1% 1 750ml bottle $250-300

1032 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 18 Years Old 1988 Kentucky official bottling, experiment: Zinfandel aged after 10 years, 1 barrel, distilled 4/8/88, refilled 8/19/98, recipe: BT rye mash #1, still proof 140, entry proof 135.1, warehouse I, floor 1, rick O, row O, slot 6, second barrel American Oak Zinfandel, maker: Seguin Moreau, 6 month air dried, medium toast, bottled 2/23/07, evaporation 34.17%, chilfiltered, 45% 1 375ml bottle $200-250 1033 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T Stagg Kentucky official bottling, 2010 release, bottle code K2441009:23, 71.5% 1 750ml bottle $400-500

1037 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection William Larue Weller Kentucky official bottling, bottle code B1522915:55M, 67.3% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 1038 Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof Horizontal (1 750ml) official bottling, 2014 release, 67.25% (1 750ml) official bottling, 2014 release, 67.7% (1 750ml) official bottling, 2014 release, 64.5% Kentucky 3 750ml bottles (ot) $300-400

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1024 Silver Salt Shakers and Cellars, two pairs of Tiffany & Co. shakers, each Italy: one pair Elsa Peretti “Thumbprint” design, ht. 2, the other traditional urn-form, ht. 3 1/2; and a pair of monogrammed salt cellars with boar’s heads, ht. 1 3/8 in.

1039 Elijah Craig 12 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2014 release (1), 2015 release (1), 47% 2 1.75 liter bottles $200-250 1040 Elmer T Lee 1919-2013 Kentucky official bottling, commemorative edition, 46.5% 1 750ml bottle $200-250

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1041 Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky official bottling, bottle codes B1408011:01K and B1625313:12K, 45% 2 750ml bottles $200-250

1046 High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Utah official bottling, a blend of straight rye whiskeys, act 4 scene 2 (1), act 4 scene 5 (2), 49.3% 3 750ml bottles $300-400

1053 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle code B1302320:47M, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $1,200-1,500

1042 Mixed Evan Williams Single Barrel 10 Years Old, official bottling, hand picked by Binny’s, barrel #1099, distilled 8/29/2000, bottled 11/18/2010, hang-tag, 43.3% 9 Years Old, official bottling, barrel #72, distilled 1/10/2000, bottled 10/23/2009, hang-tag, 43.3% 9 Years Old, official bottling, barrel #1010, distilled 11/13/2000, bottled 10/28/2010, hang-tag, 43.3% Kentucky 3 750ml bottles $300-400

1047 Jefferson’s Presidential Select Rye 25 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #2, bottle #298, 43% 1 750ml bottle $200-250

1054 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2012 release, bottle code B1224113:14M, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200

1048 Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #16, bottle #326, 47% 1 750ml bottle $200-250

1055 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, 2014 release, bottle code B1413910:384, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $300-400

1049 Jefferson’s President Select 18 Years Old 1991 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, Loch & K(e)y exclusive, batch #33, bottle #14, unchilfiltered, 47% 1 750ml bottle $600-800

1056 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, 2014 release, bottle code B1413910:7, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $300-400

1043 Ezra Brooks Decanters 12 Years Old, whisky jug with Indian head stopper, genuine Heritage china, hand decorated with 24k karat gold, c. 1972, “Liquor Square, Syracuse,” 45% (4/5 qt) 12 Years Old, train decanter, c. 1970s, 45% (4/5 qt) Kentucky 2 4/5 quart bottles $200-250 1044 Harry E Wilken Special Old Reserve 15 Years Old 1917 Kentucky American Medicinal Spirits Company, distilled fall 1917, bottled fall 1932, produced at distillery #369, 5th district Kentucky, bottled at distillery bonded warehouse #19, 5th district Kentucky, permit #KY-P-19, u: low shoulder (2) and below shoulder (1), 50% 3 pint bottles (oc) $900-1,200 1045 Harry E Wilken Special Old Reserve 15 Years Old 1917 Kentucky American Medicinal Spirits Company, distilled fall 1917, bottled fall 1932, produced at distillery #369, 5th district Kentucky, bottled at distillery bonded warehouse #19, 5th district Kentucky, permit #KY-P-19, u: low shoulder (2) and below shoulder (1), 50% 3 pint bottles (oc) $900-1,200

1050 Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece PX Finish Kentucky official bottling, 50% 1 750ml bottle (pc) $200-250 1051 Parker’s Heritage Collection Promise of Hope Kentucky official bottling, 7th release, hang-tag, 48% 1 750ml bottle $200-250 1052 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2013 release, black velvet bag, bottle #E-3032, bottle code B1313712:18M, 47.8% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000

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1057 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle codes B1618307:354 and B1618307:184, 53.5% 2 750ml bottles $500-600 1058 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $250-300 1059 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $250-300


1061 Old Weller Antique Kentucky official bottling, bottle codes B1619307:524, B1610307:434, B1619307:514, 53.5% 3 750ml bottles $300-400 1062 WL Weller Special Reserve Kentucky official bottling, 2016 release, 45% 3 750ml bottles $250-300 1063 Wild Turkey American Spirit 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #JR:0092A, 50% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $300-400 1064 Mixed Willett Rye 5 Years Old (1 750ml) official bottling, distilled in Indiana, bottled in Kentucky, barrel #20A, bottle #188/240, handselected for Liquor Depot, green wax capsule cracked, 50% (1 750ml) official bottling, distilled and bottled in Kentucky, barrel #40, bottle #154/192, green wax capsule, 55% Indiana and Kentucky 2 750ml bottles $300-400 1065 Belgian Four-barrel Flintlock Pistol, c. late 18th century, steel frame and barrels engraved with foliate design and a panoply of arms on the right side, overall lg. 7 3/8 in. $200-400 1066 Boarding Axe, c. late 19th century, steel axe and pick, and a wooden handle, overall lg. 16 1/2 in. $100-150

1067 Carved Walnut-cased “Neptune Chelsea” Ship’s Bell Clock, retailed by Riggs & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the case carved in high relief and in the round, the crest with Neptune holding his trident, on a base of rockery and marine plants, overall ht. 14 1/4, clock dia. 5 1/2 in. $4,000-6,000 1068 Cast Metal and Black Enamel Medal, Germany, c. 1979, inscribed “1.IVV WANDERTAGE/WEISENTHEID/1979,” designed as a cross with a bust identified as German World War II General Freiherr Von Lutzow, with black, white, and red ribbon, medal lg. 5 3/4 in. $200-300 1069 Five Hand-colored Framed Engravings from George Anson, Esq., A Voyage Round The World in the Years MDCXXL, I, II, III, IV, London, 1748, engravings on paper with later color, each with text below, framed and matted to 12 x 18 in. overall. $250-350 1070 Creamware “Barometer” Charger, England, early 19th century, the large dish with feathered rim centering black overglaze decoration imitating a barometer dial, inscribed “W. PECKNEY/YORK,” and with a single steel hand, dia. 15 1/2 in. $200-400 1071 Creamware Mug, England, early 19th century, undecorated, with raised banding and applied handle on molded foot, (small repaired chip to rim, chip to underside of bottom), ht. 5 3/4 in. $60-80 1072 Porcelain Baseball Mug, probably Germany, c. 1900-10, ht. 5 in. $300-500 1073 Two Delft-style Steins, Villeroy & Boch, late 19th century, with polychrome decoration and pewter lids, mounts, and molded feet, ht. to 10 1/2 in. $150-250

1074 After Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Bronze Figural Group of a Horseman with Hounds, the man depicted wearing a soldier’s uniform, riding with leads on a pack of dogs beside him, on naturalistic base atop a stepped oval plinth with plaque in front inscribed “P.J. MENE,” signed “P.J. MENE 1869,” ht. 27, wd. 33 in. $1,000-1,500 1075 Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Folding Game Board Box, late 19th century, with checkers on the exterior surfaces and backgammon on the interior, all surrounded by chinoiserie motifs, open 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. $75-125 1076 Mahogany “Everlasting Marking Board,” England, late 19th century, the peaked form with molded surround lettered “B. Miles./Maker/2 King Street. Old./Kent Road” above four rows of sliding markers and two painted numbered bands for two contestants, one to mark the score of the match numbered 0-5, and the other to mark the score of a game numbered 0-21, inscribed in pencil on the reverse, ht. 20 1/4, wd. 34 1/2 in. $400-600 1077 Group of Antique and Decorative Objects, late 19th/20th century, including a brass bathtub-form soap dish, a small leather box, a painted tin tobacco box from Leavitt & Peirce, Inc., of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a pair of shagreen-cased opera glasses, a key, a Hampton Nautical pocket compass, a cast metal key, and a sterling silver magnifying glass. $100-150

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1060 Mixed Weller WL Weller Special Reserve, official bottling, 2016 release, 45% Weller Special Reserve, official bottling, 2017 release, 45% Kentucky 2 1.75 liter bottles $300-400

1078 American School, 20th Century Still Life with Oysters and Lemon. Signed indistinctly u.r. Oil on thick cardboard, 6 x 14 in., in a silvered frame. Condition: Minor losses to top edge. $400-600

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1079 Franz Stiasny (Polish, 1881-1941) Bust Plaquette of Giuseppe Verdi. Inscribed “F. STIASNY” l.r. Cast bronze mounted to green marble, plaque 2 1/2 x 2 in. Condition: Discoloration to edges. $100-150 1080 Leonard Baskin (American, 19222000) Beetle. Signed “Leonard Baskin” l.r. Etching on paper, 2 3/4 x 4 in. (plate), matted and framed. Condition: Good. $300-400

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1081 After Albrecht Durer (German, 14711528)

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Photographic Reproduction of The Little Owl, framed, overall 12 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. $100-150 1082 Owl Bookrack, early 20th century, telescoping adjustable rack with cast brass ends of perched owls amongst Art Deco surrounds, ht. 4 1/2, lg. 9 1/4 to 15 3/4 in. $40-60 1083 Cast Metal Owl Bookends, mid-20th century, surface applied to simulate aging, ht. 6 in. $50-75 1084 American School, 20th Century Homage to Sherlock Holmes, A Trompe l’Oeil Painting. Signed and dated “Darby 02” l.r. Oil and collaged elements including a ribbon, keys, and a leather book spine on board, 19 x 9 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Minor surface grime. Provenance: Skinner, Inc., American & European Paintings & Prints, September 11, 2009, Sale 2470, Lot 715. $500-700

1085 Pair of Chesterfield Chairs, 20th century, red-brown tufted leather upholstery, on small ball feet, ht. 28 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 1086 Large Walnut Library Table, early 20th century, the top with applied undermolding on paneled supports and short tapered feet joined by a wide flat stretcher, ht. 30 1/2, wd. 96 1/4, dp. 48 1/2 in. $300-500 1087 Brass Double-arm Student’s Lamp, late 19th/early 20th century, with green cased glass shades above the electrified fixtures and post with scrolled finial and beaded domed base, ht. to top of finial 22 1/2 in. $200-250 1088 Brass Student Lamp, late 19th/early 20th century, with single arm and cased green shade, electrified, ht. 20 1/2 in. $100-150 1089 Desk Lamp, Emeralite, early 20th century, with cased green shade, marked on shade, ht. 12 1/2 in. $50-75 1090 Desk Lamp, Bryan, early 20th century, with conical Emeralite shade, swivel adjustment, ht. 15 1/4 in. $50-75 1091 Brass Balance Scale, W & T Avery, Ltd., England, late 19th/early 20th century, the two-pound Class B scale with brass post supporting the regulator, weight pan, and shallow goods pan on a shaped arm, overall ht. 23 in. $200-250 1092 Small Brass Balance Scale, England, 19th century, pierced brass frame, two flat pans and six weights, on an oak base, ht. 3, base 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. $100-150

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1093 Two Dagger-form Letter Openers, early to mid-20th century, one with leather scabbard which when removed reveals an engraved skull and crossbones, the other with bone-inlaid handle. $50-75 1094 Inlaid Desk Box, probably England, 19th century, the rosewood veneer box with varied bands of geometric inlay centering brass panels, opens to a gilt-embossed writing surface and compartments, ht. 7, wd. 19 3/4, dp. 10 1/4 in., closed. $300-500 1095 Two Brass and Oak Revolving Magazine Racks, England, early 20th century, each with three dividers mounted to a molded panel which rotates on a tripod base, ht. 30 1/4, 28 1/2 in. $300-500 1096 Turned Wood and Brass Smoking Stand, late 19th century, with a shaped demilune rack for eight cigars, a large central covered canister, and two smaller ones, all mounted to a molded circular green-painted base, ht. 10 1/4 in. $150-250 1097 Brass Smoking Tray, Continental, 19th century, three graduated containers with figural scenes and a cutter all mounted to a beaded tray on short trumpet feet, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 8 in. $200-400 1098 Silver Cigar Cutter, lacking maker’s mark, lg. 5 7/8 in. $50-75 1099 Pair of 14kt Gold Cuff Links and a Pair of 10kt Gold Cuff Links, both with engraved surfaces, total 10.0 dwt. $200-250


1101 Gold-filled and Mother-of-pearl Horseshoe Cuff Links, with scalloped edges, wd. 3/4 in. $100-150 1102 Four Pairs of Sterling Silver Figural Cuff Links, a pair with armadillos, a pair with two cards, a pair with cardinal directions, and a pair with an anvil, wd. to 1 1/8 in., total 1.39 troy oz. $100-150 1103 Two Pairs of Sterling Silver Cuff Links, a pair of Stuart Nye pinecone cuff links and a pair of Taxco square cuff links, wd. to 7/8 in., total 1.0 troy oz. $100-150 1104 Pair of Mexican Sterling Silver and Mixed Metal Cuff Links, the rectangular face with geometric pattern, signed RAZ, lg. 3/4 in., 0.35 troy oz. $100-150 1105 Modern Rotter Sterling Silver Caduceus Cuff Links, decorated in relief, signed, wd. 13/16 in., 0.75 troy oz. $40-60 1106 Three Pairs of Sterling Silver Cuff Links, an abstract mixed metal pair, a pair signed “Swank,” and a pair with etched corners, wd. to 7/8 in., total 1.28 troy oz. $100-150 1107 Three Pairs of Modern Cuff Links, a pair of Finnish sterling silver cuff links, a pair of Rotter sterling silver cuff links, and a pair of monogrammed snap cuff links, total 1.1 troy oz. $100-150

1108 Four Pairs of Sterling Silver Cuff Links, an enameled equestrian pair, a blue enameled pair, a pair set with blue hardstones, and a black enameled pair, (imperfections), 1.10 troy oz. $100-150 1109 Three Pairs of Sterling Silver Cuff Links, a pair of abstract Danish cuff links, a pair of industrial Italian cuff links, and a pair of Whitt cuff links, total 1.56 troy oz. $100-150 1110 Pair of 14kt Gold and Enamel Cuff Links, in a blue and green knotted design, (some enamel loss), lg. 1 in., total 18.5 dwt. $200-400 1111 Pair of 14kt Gold and Crystal Equestrian Cuff Links, dia. 1/2 in., total 4.8 dwt. $150-250 1112 14kt Gold and Cat’s-eye Ring and a Pair of 18kt Gold and Cat’s-eye Cuff Links, ring size 10, cuff link lg. 1 in., total 16.2 dwt. $200-300 1113 10kt Bicolor Gold and Synthetic Sapphire Ring, openwork foliate setting, size 9 1/2, 4.7 dwt. $150-250 1114 14kt Gold and Peridot Ring, Art Deco-style decoration, size 9, 4.1 dwt. $300-350 1115 14kt Gold and Moss Agate Ring and a 10kt Bicolor Gold Band, the band with openwork decoration, sizes 9 and 11 1/2, respectively, total 7.2 dwt. $350-450 1116 Man’s 14kt Gold and Hematite Intaglio Ring, depicting a double portrait, size 9 1/2, 8.2 dwt. $200-250

1117 Three 14kt Gold and Sardonyx Men’s Rings, with engraved designs, various sizes, total 7.5 dwt. $300-500 1118 Tiffany & Co. 14kt Gold Retractable Swizzle Stick, with box, lg. extended 5 in., 4.1 dwt. $100-150 1119 Group of Accessories, 20th century, a sterling silver engraved pen, a sterling silver expandable pencil, a celluloid pen, a pair of button covers featuring a female archer, and an eagle-enameled pill case. $100-150 1120 Two Gentlemen’s Objects, early 20th century, including a silvered horseshoeform pocket watch holder lettered “BONA FORTUNA” with hooved hinged stand, and a silver-mounted horn with soldered loop, holder ht. 4 1/2, horn lg. 5 1/2 in. $200-250 1121 Group of Pens, Pencils, and Pen Parts, most gold-plated, including and two with mother-of-pearl shafts. $300-500 1122 Group of Men’s Accessories, including a sterling silver pencil, an enameled watch fob, two tie tacks, and a watch chain. $150-200

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1100 14kt Gold and Smoky Quartz Man’s Dress Set, a pair of cuff links and three shirt studs, with ribbed edges and center cabochons, retailed by Bigelow, Kennard Co., total 13.6 dwt. $400-600

1123 Gold Coin Tie Bar/Pin, America, 19th century, the central 2 1/2-dollar flanked by 1-dollar coins, wd. 1 3/4 in. $300-500 1124 Group of Men’s Accessories, including a 14kt gold and celluloid cigar holder, a .935 silver cigarette holder, a hardstone dress set, a 14kt gold penknife, and three heart-form shirt studs. $200-250

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1125 Group of Men’s Accessories, including a Tiffany & Co. 14kt gold tie bar, a 10kt gold tie bar/pin, pearl tie tacks, and a gold-plated tie bar, total 4.2 dwt. $300-500 1126 Group of Men’s Coin Accessories, six money clips and five pairs of cuff links, all set with American and International coins. $200-300

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1127 Two Gentlemen’s Accessories, a sterling silver and 14kt gold match safe, and a faux snakeskin monogrammed cigarette case. $200-250

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1128 .900 Silver Card Case, set with four bezel-set ancient coins and a carnelian intaglio, ht. 3 5/8, wd. 3 1/8 in., 3.6 troy oz. Provenance: The estate of Carol Ferranti. $300-500 1129 Twelve Money Clips, including four sterling silver and one inlaid with mother-of-pearl, total 1.50 troy oz. $300-500 1130 Walter Meyer for Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Men’s Dress Set, 1950s, a money clip, a pair of cuff links, and a tie tack, all decorated with a crest, signed, total 1.3 troy oz. $300-500 1131 Tiffany & Co. Silver Money Clip, with faux alligator texture, lg. 2 1/4 in., approx. 0.8 troy oz. $100-150 1132 Reeded Silver Money Clip, 20th century, Thomae Co., maker, retailed by Cartier, lg. 2 1/4 in., approx. 1.0 troy oz. $100-150

1133 Lucien Piccard Man’s Gold Wristwatch, the 18kt gold case watch around a dial with baton numeral indicators and subsidiary seconds dial, enclosing a manual-wind movement, on a 14kt gold bracelet band, dia. 32.7 mm, total with movement 39.6 dwt. $600-800 1134 Chippendale-style Leather-top Mahogany Game Table, 20th century, square top with molded and shaped corners, tooled leather inset, supported on four chinoiserie-style straight legs, ht. 29, wd. 32 5/8, dp. 32 5/8 in. $200-300 1135 Map of Boston and the Country Adjacent, Boston Map Store, Boston, Massachusetts, 1867, includes Boston and surrounding towns, hand-tinted, in a modern molded mahogany frame, ht. 31 1/4, wd. 38 1/4 in. $200-300 1136 Arts and Crafts-style Convertible Wooden Coat Rack with Brass Hooks, 20th century, the two halves pull apart to reveal a metal brace and hanging bar, the chamfered post on four shaped feet, ht. 71 1/2, expands to overall lg. 52 1/2 in. $100-200 1137 Cowhide-upholstered Carved Walnut and Horn Chair, late 19th/ early 20th century, incorporating cow and sheep horns into a late Victorian carved side chair, ht. 45 1/4 in. $500-700 1138 Molded Sheet Copper Boot, (hole in sole), ht. 12 1/2 in. $100-150 1139 Carved and Painted Wooden Fish Decoy, early 20th century, incisedcarved body and fins with sheet metal lateral find, lead weight, lg. 11 1/2 in. $100-150 1140 Five Carved and Painted Wooden Fish Decoys, early 20th century, carved bodies with sheet metal fins and tails, inset lead weights, lg. to 8 1/2 in. $200-400

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1141 Cased Set of Tied Salmon Fishing Flies, late 19th century, in a blackpainted friction-fit hinged tin box with tag reading “Malloch’s/Patent...” and scratched-in owner’s name “Chas. S. Grace/Marietta/Ohio” (a soldier in the Ohio 54th during the Civil War), opening to a hinged interior displaying approximately 160 flies tied to small hooks, box 6 x 3 3/4 in. $100-150 1142 Red and Gold-painted Tin “ORANGE DUCKING POWDER” Keg, Laflin & Rand Powder Co., New York, early 20th century, identified on a printed pictorial label at one end and with embossed lettering at other end, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 in. $100-150 1143 Jan Martin McGuire (American, b. 1955) Brittanies Afield. Signed and dated “Jan Martin McGuire 86” l.r. Oil on Masonite, 20 x 16 in., matted and gilt-lined in a rustic frame. Condition: Good. $600-800 1144 Harlequin Transformation Deck of Cards, designed by Charles E. Carryl for Tiffany & Co., 1879, 51 of 52 cards and one blank, each card inscribed with a caption and accompanying illustrations based on the standard arrangement of pips, the court cards humorously altered, gilt-edged, the backs patterned blue with a medallion centering a knight on horseback. Note: Charles Edward Carryl was an author of children’s literature and a poet as well as a successful businessman and stockbroker. $400-600 1145 Boxed Hardwood Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, third quarter 20th century, the domed box with geometric tacking opens to a set of silver-inset dominoes, all dominos and top of lid with Aztec eagle token, inside of lid with Taxco tag and artisan’s mark, box ht. 3, wd. 8, dp. 3 in. $200-300


1147 Stainless Steel and Found Object Sculpture of a High Speed Race Car, late 20th century, the riveted sheet steel body and cockpit incorporate other cast iron, steel and metal pieces including part of a small engine lettered “NISSAN,” gas tank caps, and gears, all on four cast metal wheels with hard rubber tires, lg. 79 3/4 in. Provenance: Peter Tillou, who reportedly bought it from actor Tom Cruise. $4,000-6,000 1148 Colorless Crystal 1:14 Model of a Ferrari Testarossa, attributed to Daum Crystal, 20th century, some frosted details, including the interior, tires, and engine cover, lg. 11 3/4 in. $300-500 1149 Thirty-five Glass Marbles, 20th century, housed in a glass lidded jar and small plastic display case, dia. 1/2 to 1 3/4 in. $100-150 1150 Green Murano Glass Vase, 20th century, graduated green ground with white and yellow splotches resembling eggs, ht. 20 3/4 in. $200-400 1151 Paul Plante (American, 1943-2016) Four Bird Eyes. Each work signed in pencil, further signed, dated, titled, and extensively inscribed and dedicated to “Marcel” on the reverse. Oil pastel on paper, each work 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, framed and matted together two by two, overall framed size 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. Condition: Good. $200-300

1152 Paul Plante (American, 1943-2016) Painted Bunting (25). Each work signed in pencil; further signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “...September 26-29, 2000...” on the reverse. Oil pastel on paper, each work 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, framed and matted together in five rows of five, overall 41 x 41 in. Condition: Good. $300-500 1153 Paul Plante (American, 1943-2016) Green Wing Teals. Each work signed in pencil, one further signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “...March 2000...” on the reverse, the other identified on labels on the reverse. Oil pastel on paper, each work 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, framed and matted in two frames, each with three rows of three, each frame overall 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. Condition: Good. $300-500 1154 Paul Plante (American, 1943-2016) Four Apples. Each work signed in pencil, further identified on a label affixed to the reverse. Oil pastel on paper, each work 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, framed and matted together two by two, overall framed size 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. Condition: Good. $150-250 1155 Aaron Fink (American, b. 1955) Cigar. Signed and inscribed “For Joan + Roger Aaron Fink ‘83.” Oil on corrugated cardboard, 8 3/4 x 18 1/2 in., floating in a wood frame. Condition: Good. Provenance: The estate of Joan Sonnabend, Boston, Massachusetts. $100-150 1156 Aaron Fink (American, b. 1955) Two Works on Paper: Two Hats and Hat. One signed, dated and inscribed “For Joan + Roger with Love, Aaron Fink ‘86,” the other unsigned. Screenprints on paper, 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 (image) and 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., respectively. Condition: The first slightly loose in its frame, the second good.

1157 Vladimir Lebedev (Russian/ American, 1910-1989) Girl at a Swimming Hole. Unsigned, estate stamp on reverse. Oil on Masonite, 9 x 12 in., in a grain-stained frame. Condition: Good. $700-900 1158 Modern “Stressless” Leather Chair and Ottoman, 20th/21st century, in medium brown leather upholstery, wood grain veneer, ht. 37 1/2 in. $200-250 1159 Modern Floor Lamp, retailed by Restoration Hardware, 20th/21st century, the wide conical shade above a round post on a square plinth and wide square foot, overall ht. 57 in. $50-75 1160 Pair of Mixed Metal Bookends, mid20th century, peaked ends and riveted Art Deco ornament, ht. 5 3/4 in. $50-75 1161 Edward August Landon (American, 1911-1984) Two Works: Himself and Watching. Both signed, inscribed, and titled in pencil along the lower edge. Screenprints on paper, matted and framed. Condition: Good. $150-250

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1146 Collapsible Travel Cup in Leather Case, early 20th century, telescoping design with gold-washed interior and folding wire handles with mark of C.F. Rumpp & Sons of Philadelphia, also marked “GERMANY,” ht. when open 3, case dia. 2 3/4 in. $40-60

1162 Edward August Landon (American, 1911-1984) Two Works: Waiting and Flicka. Both signed, inscribed, and titled in pencil along the lower edge. Screenprints on paper, matted and framed. Condition: Good. $150-250 1163 Edward August Landon (American, 1911-1984) Moon Lady. Signed, inscribed, and titled in pencil along the lower edge. Screenprint on paper, matted and framed. Condition: Good. $100-150

Provenance: The estate of Joan Sonnabend, Boston, Massachusetts. $150-300

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1164 Paul Wegner (American, b. 1950) Sunday Morning Jazz. Signed, dated, and numbered “P. Wegner © 90/32/175” at the back of the base. Cast bronze with polychrome patination, designed as three musicians playing their instruments into a microphone, on an oval base with a keyboard motif, ht. 29 in. Condition: Good. Note: Paul Wegner is best known for his life-size sculptures of George and Martha Washington, which are on display at Mount Vernon Museum in Virginia. $2,000-3,000

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1165 George Maillard Kesslere (American, 1894-1979)

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Pinup Illustration of Jane Russell. Inscribed “From G.M. Kesslere/131 E 62/ To Moss (Persona--[cut off])/155 W 46th S/Jane Russell,” on a now detached cardboard backing. Pastel on paper, 15 1/4 x 19 1/4 in., in a black mat and silver-gilt frame. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $200-300 1166 Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Punched Sheet Copper Candle Lantern, mid-20th century, pierced top on a cylindrical body, the door with Greek letters phi, sigma, kappa, the back with symbols and the date 1873, ht. 18 in. $150-250 1167 Group of Memorabilia and Ephemera Relating to University of Oklahoma Star Halfback William “Billy” Vessels, third quarter 19th century, including a framed Hall of Fame certificate, a framed photograph of Vessels with President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed by Johnson, and an issue and another cover page of Sooners Illustrated, with mention of Vessels. $350-550

1168 Framed Pocket Watch Parts, 20th century, signed “Lee Waterman” on the reverse, including an enamel dial marked “WALTHAM/U.S.A.,” all of the parts mounted on rust-colored felt, gilt molded frame, overall 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. $100-150 1169 Two Mixed Metal Table Objects, Metales Casados, Mexico, mid-20th century, a small dish with two ball feet and a tray with inset silver bird, both marked, lg. 5, 12 1/4 in., respectively. $50-75 1170 Cast Iron and Copper Basin on Stand, mid-20th century, large copper bowl with brass-studded rim on a shaped gray-painted cast iron posts (minor dents), ht. 20 3/4, dia. 16 1/2 in. $100-150 1171 Keith J. Tabellione (American, 19712007) Headrest. No visible signature. Patinated steel and bronze, 10 1/2 x 26 x 5 1/2 in., on an integral plinth, presented on a tall painted wooden plinth. Condition: Missing one spike in far right row, minor surface grime. Provenance: Collection of Robert Bradford Newman (1917-1983), professor of architectural acoustics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and cofounder of Bolt, Beranek and Newman Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts; purchased from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. N.B. Keith Tabellione graduated from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and won the Fifth Year Traveling Scholars Award. He received the Copley Society of Boston’s Student Show Award, the Photography Award, the Sculpture Award, and the Museum School Boit Award two consecutive years, and he was featured on the cover of the Boston Globe Magazine on May 5, 1996. Tabellione exhibited at the Museum School of Fine Arts, Bernard Toale Gallery, Copley Society, Collusion Gallery, Art Space Gallery, Li’l Red Shack, Seattle, and Julian’s of Providence, Rhode Island. $800-1,200

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1172 Gregg LeFevre (American, Late 20th Century) Abstract Ribbon Form. Signed, dated, and inscribed “Gregg LeFevre ‘86 1/8.” Cast bronze, ht. 33 in. Condition: Good. $150-250 1173 Tracy W. Hambley (American, b. 1959) Playing the Market. Signed and dated “Tracy W. Hambley ‘89” l.r., titled l.l. Shadow box assemblage, 23 x 23 x 2 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Good. $400-600 1174 Woven Basket with Copper Mounts, 20th century, with lizard and other animal imagery, ht. 20 1/2 in. $50-75 1175 Two Large Black-glazed Pottery Bowls, 20th century, both with turned feet, the larger with four shallow spouts, dia. to 14 3/4 in. $150-250 1176 Pair of “Texan” Chromed Cast Iron Cap Guns, first half 20th century, with marbled blue cast handles featuring the head of a long-horn steer, lg. 9 in. $30-50 1177 Large “TATTOO BAR and DRINKING PARLOR” Sign, 20th century, fanciful lettering surrounded by stars, a rose, an anchor, and a heart with an arrow through it, on canvas mounted to a composite backing, housed in a molded black-painted frame, overall 56 x 52 1/2 in. $600-800 1178 Small Black-painted Tin and Cast Brass Bookshelf, 20th century, four shelves joined by square brass rails, ht. 36, wd. 30 1/2 in. $100-150


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1179 Pair of Vintage Red Vinyl 12-ounce Boxing Gloves, Everlast, 20th century, with nylon laces and yellow labels, lg. 12 in. $50-75 1180 Gibson RD Custom Electric Guitar, 1978, serial no. 71218091, walnut finish, the active electronics designed by synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog. N.B. Notable Gibson RD players include Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters). $300-500 1181 Tabletop Storage Box, 20th century, in the form of a long building with reeded hip roof, faux black stone structure, the hinged lid opens to a velvet-lined interior, ht. approx. 10 1/2, wd. 24 1/4, dp. 8 1/4 in. $200-400 1182 Leica Minilux Zoom Point-andshoot Camera, c. 1998, 35-70mm f/3.5-6.5 zoom lens, built-in flash, with original case, appears to be in working condition. $100-200 1183 “New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXI Champions” Wheaties Box, c. 1997, produced in advance of the game, which was played January 26, 1997, and incorrectly stating that the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXI, the front featuring images of Ben Coates, Drew Bledsoe, Ty Law, and Terry Glenn, and with a season recap on the back of the box titled “The Patriots Rule!,” box ht. 12 in., housed in a Plexiglas case. $50-75

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