Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 1068
[Porcelain].
Decorative Butter Pitcher and Salt and Pepper Shakers. This lot of
three porcelain table accessories features a bright red lobster shaped
butter boat, and a pair of salt and pepper shakers resembling the Sunday
comics' battling couple, "Maggie and Jiggs" (circa 1920s). Lobster is
stamped "Royal Bayreuth / Bavaria", with cornflower blue emblem. Shakers
are obviously used, however the group is in fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1069
[Porcelain]. Pair of
Handpainted Porcelain Serving Pieces. Here we offer two porcelain
serving pieces. The first, a Davis Collamore & Co. decorative plate with
scalloped edges featuring an eagle perched atop a leafy branch lavishly
handpainted in gold leaf. Diameter: 9¼". The second, a
uniquely handpainted, double handled relish dish with opulent iridescent
interior, gold leaf handles, and delicate pink rose motif. Manufactured by
Rosenthal, the piece has been stamped with their crest, signed by "V.
Andersen", and inscribed and dated: "To Mama from Harry & Rose Oct. 8,
1916". Diameter: 4¾". The plate has very minor surface
abrasions. Overall, the lot is in very good to fine condition.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1070
[Porcelain]. Pair of
Porcelain Figurines. Here we offer a pair of porcelain figurines, each
with gilt accents. The first, a southern Belle wearing a ruffled dress of
mustard yellow bodice and sky blue skirt, accented by a matching green hat.
Stamped "Orion China / Made in Occupied Japan". Height: 6½".
Representing an 18th century maiden, the second figurine wears a maroon and
black dress, with ruffled edges. Stamped with a Meissen trademark.
Height: 9". Light chips to the paint of the first, otherwise, the
group is in fine condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1071
[Porcelain]. Wavecrest
Porcelain Humidor. Wavecrest white glassware humidor. A
characteristically "puffy" rectangular canister of creamy white glass, each
side features a raised foliate design encircling a handpainted floral
arrangement of pink daisies. One side of this jar is labeled "Cigars" in
iridescent purple and gold letters. The lid is delicately painted with a
Native American male hunting with a bow and arrow, swiftly riding an
Appaloosa horse. The key to this locking jar is attached to a fragile chain
that accompanies the piece. The Wavecrest trademark appears on the bottom.
Height: 6½". Toned, a few minor surface abrasions. Still, in
fine condition.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Lot 1072
[Spoons]. A Collection
of Oriental Collector Spoons. A fascinating group of spoons mostly in
sterling, coin, or .800 silver. Many of the spoons feature exotically
shaped or artfully crafted handles, from such places as Macau, Hong Kong,
Japan, China, and Cambodia. Two of the Chinese spoons are set with jade,
while another is decorated with a "pearl" in a cage. Other locales include
New Zealand, with a Tiki figure carved in blue-green
mother-of-pearl, and Greenland or Finland, picturing a parka-clad figure
and a running deer in the gilt bowl. Rounding out the offering is a
charming demi-tasse spoon in the Art Nouveau style and finally, an
artistic, hand crafted piece in the Arts and Crafts style set with a
luminous blue opal. Several spoons have been hand crafted and are quite
handsome. A very intriguing lot, worth close inspection and a spirited bid.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1073
[Spoons]. A Colorful
Group of Enameled Spoons. Lot of 11 spoons, mostly silver, featuring
enameled scenes on the bowls. Highlighting the group is a set of six German
city spoons which displays various views of city landmarks with the city's
respective coat of arms on the handle. Rounding out the group are similarly
decorated examples from New Zealand, Mexico, Lugano, Leningrad, and
California's own Scotty's Castle. The German spoons likely date to the
1930s, the rest from the 1950s. An eye catching lot.
Estimated Value
$150-250.
Lot 1074
[Spoons]. A Fun Lot of
California Spoons. Group of 11 spoons, all sterling but for two.
Including two antique examples -- one picturing San Francisco and its
points of interest, and another of a more general California scene. Other
tourist sites depicted on the spoons include Yosemite Park, Hearst Castle,
Avalon Bay, and Carlsbad Caverns. Highlighting this lot is a vintage
Disneyland spoon of Sleeping Beauty's castle, copyrighted 1954. Spoons
circa 1950s and earlier.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1075
[Spoons]. Antique
Child's Sterling Spoon. Circa 1910-1930. Crafted by Rogers and Company
this spoon is fashioned with broad deep bowl and short handle. The handle
has been engraved with the text: "Mary had a little lamb." Above this, Mary
appears in a short smock and bonnet walking to the left and holding a
basket while her charming lamb runs behind her. In choice condition --
albeit only slightly used. A delightful piece, and scarce in this
condition.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1076
[Spoons]. Collection
of United States Silver Commemorative Spoons. A good-sized collection
comprised of 34 different spoons, the bulk of which is sterling silver.
Spoons are teaspoon or demi-tasse size, some "salt" size. Most pieces
feature ornate pictorial handles (a few with pictorial bowls also, or
engraved with city names) proudly displaying the attributes, notable sites
or events from various states. Numerous states are represented -- ranging
from Alaska to Utah. Some pieces are accented with enameling or gilding.
Most pieces date to the 1950s or 60s, a few later, many earlier. A
fascinating group of American "popular" history, worth a closer inspection
-- who can live without a Niagara Falls spoon, not to mention a hand
engraved view of New Jersey's Asbury Park on the 4th of July, 1900! A neat
starter collection for those with the interest.
Estimated Value
$200-300.
Lot 1077
[Spoons]. Colorful Lot
of Enameled European Commorative Spoons. Lot of 25 collector's spoons,
most in silver -- .800 or sterling. Virtually all featuring colorfully
enameled designs, blazons, or coats of arms on handles. Included are two
antique spoons of Canada and an attractive commemorative of Queen Victoria,
circa 1900. Of note is the more recent spoon of the royal couple of Monaco:
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace (probably dating to their
10th Anniversary, circa 1966). Nearly all the spoons are coffee or
demi-tasse size. An interesting lot.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1078
[Spoons].
Commemorative Spoons from Alaska. Pair of spoons of coffee or
demi-tasse size. The earliest's handle features a well modeled facing-bust
of Indian wearing a feathered headdress topped with a flower. The hand
engraved bowl pictures a view of a clapboard building with high mountains
in the background. The second piece is a delightful novelty spoon with pick
and shovel finial flanking a central mining pan containing gold nuggets.
The gilt bowl is engraved, "Wrangel, Alaska." The first spoon around 1900s,
the second probably 1920s or 30s. Choice lot.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 1079
[Spoons]. Eight
Sterling Collector Spoons from the Rocky Mountain State. This lot of
Colorado memorabilia is comprised of two early full-sized teaspoons, three
smaller teaspoons, and three coffee or demi-tasse spoons. Two spoons are
decorated with motifs of the State Flower on the handles while the others
picture points of interest -- the three earliest with Pike's Peak and
similar mining themes. The balance of the pieces date to the 1950s or
later.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1080
[Spoons]. Elegant Set
of Religious Silver Spoons. Lot of 7 pieces. This stylish group of
sterling silver spoons was likely part of a larger collection dating to the
1960s or 70s. Each is teaspoon size but for the larger spoon bearing the
image of Christ (with Chi-Rho emblem). Handles are in the form of a gothic
arch with contains the image of the sacred being and bowls each feature
different scriptural texts. Spoons in choice condition and quite handsome.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1081
[Spoons]. Group of
Canadian Silver Commemorative Spoons. A pleasing little offering of 6
spoons, all in silver but for one which is perhaps the oldest, in gilt
sterling. Likewise, all but one decorated with enamelled handles displaying
either coats of arms or tourist sites. Of note is one spoon with a colorful
blazon of Canada's maple leaves in fall radiance. Spoons either demi-tasse
or "salt" size, and date mostly to the first half of the 20th century.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1082
[Spoons]. Group of
Scandanavian Commemorative Silver Spoons. Lot of 9 pieces. An
attractive lot with a number of spoons in a larger, soup (or small ladle)
size with several demi-tasse spoons. Most are Norwegian showing a variety
of motifs. One spoon features a handle with designs relating to the vivid
Viking past, another outlines a detailed map of the country. A third spoon,
from Bergen, is crafted of gilt with a finely enamelled handle that
demonstrates the elegance for which Scandinavian design is noted -- clearly
the most elaborate in the group . Most spoons are silver of varying
fineness, and appear to be primarily of post-WW II make. A pleasing group.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1083
[Spoons]. Large Lot of
Fascinating Silver and Commemorative Spoons. Lot of 63 pieces. This
large group of spoons contains a wide variety of styles and countries of
origin including spoons of both antique and recent date. Spoons range from
commemorative, to custom made, to antique service silver. Of antique
silver, we offer two different sets of six coffee spoons featuring gilt
bowls and the group's two earliest pieces -- a teaspoon and sugar (or
condiment) spoon dating from the reign of George III (English, late 18th
century). The foreign spoons derive from such exotic locales as Tijuana and
Kuala Lumpur. Several pieces are enameled and two spoons are gem set (one
with turquoise, American Southwest Indian, about 1930, with swastika
motif). Other pieces of interest include a gilt sterling Russian spoon
with plique á jour handle; a silver spoon featuring a
tropical bird handle carved from luminescent blue mother-of-pearl; a lovely
Art Nouveau-style spoon with violet studded handle; and for the ultimate
"name dropper" spoon collector, two pieces made by Rolex. We recommend you
inspect his lot with care as you will be pleasantly surprised.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1084
[Spoons]. Ornate Swiss
Silver Spoon. This coffee or demi-tasse size spoon of .800 sliver has
an ovate bowl and modeled narrow handle enriched with floral arabesques.
The handle is topped with two figures sculpted in the round representing
both William Tell and his son. Both are dressed in archaic costume with the
bearded man holding a large crossbow. From Gstaad, Switzerland. A neat
little piece.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1085
[Spoons]. Small Group
of Italian collector Spoons. This decorative lot is comprised of four
spoons bearing artistic emblems of two of Italy's major cities: Rome and
Venice. The Roman spoon features an eagle within a wreath, atop fasces. A
pair of Venician spoons show the lion of St. Mark on one, and the
picturesque gondola on the other. The last spoon, from Italy's former
colony Ethiopia, and also depicts the lion of St. Mark atop an open work
handle. All spoons appear to be silver, two marked "800."
Estimated
Value $75-100.
Lot 1086
[Spoons]. Three
Numismatic Spoons. The smallest spoon, inspired by Viking art motifs,
features a narrow ornamented handle and bowl in the form of a 1741
twenty-four Skilling coin. The next, a Scandinavian spoon with slim handle
surmounted with a crown, has a broad, round, scalloped bowl with an
imitation 2 Kroner of Sweden's Gustav VI. The final piece, an Austrian
spoon, is decorated with an ornate scrolled handle depicting a model of
Stephens Kirche, in Vienna. The bowl apparently made from a Maria Theresa
Taler restrike. An unusual and collectible lot.
Estimated Value
$100-150.
Lot 1087
[Spoons]. Two Antique
New York Silver Commemorative Spoons. Two interesting petite spoons
with elaborate pictorial handles. The first, from Lake George, proudly
proclaims: "Sports and Pleasures of the Mountains" while displaying a
rifle, the head of a buck and a leaping salmon, emphasizing the sentiment.
The second spoon, a quaint piece of Americana, pictures Niagara Falls,
illustrating a seated Indian in profile atop a globe and war club. Both
pieces demi-tasse size. The Lake George spoon likely dates to the late 19th
century, the companion likely dating to the early 20th century. A
recommended, fun pair.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1088
[Tea Service]. Gorham
Sterling Silver Vessels. Later 19th century. A handsome partial tea
service. Included are a teapot, a hot water or coffee pot, a creamer, plus
a lidded sugar bowl, along with a similar twin handled bowl. The vessels
classically inspired, with raised fluting along their sides, and restrained
acanthus ornament at handles and spouts. All hallmarked with Gorham's
ensign, and "2590," either pattern or job number. All items initialed, JMR,
in flowing cursive script. Along with these, a group of recent flatware
pieces by Westmorland -- a total of 46 pieces. Included are butter knives,
dinner knives, salad forks, teaspoons, chowder or cream soup spoons, and
more. The service is well preserved, the flatware new and unused. Height of
coffee pot: 7-3/8".
Also four robust, heavy vessels from a Gorham
tea service including teapot, creamer, a covered sugar bowl, and similar
open bowl. Finely crafted in a lavish Roccoco style, each item of rounded,
swelling form, with fluting, and abundant floral swags and arabesques. The
handle of the teapot with ivory accents. All items initialed, LJE, in
flowing cursive script. Along with these a splendid 22" serving tray in a
similar pattern. All hallmarked with Gorham's ensign, and consecutive piece
or job number, A2112 to A2115. The tray marked A1139. Over 265 oz. of
sterling silver in all. Inspection suggested, but overall fine and
attractive material. A splendid example of American conspicuous consumption
at the turn of the century! .
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.