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14K HUNTER CASED AUTOMATON WATCH | Quarter repeating, 30 jewel movement #1852, repeat activated by slide on band with green enamel dial, subsidiary seconds and gold Arabic numeral within a multi-colored surround containing trophies of music with ballet dancer jacquemarts and a portrait at 12. Case number #2141. Total weight 102.8g; case 1.7in (44mm). Simply a beautiful piece.

(3) Similar one sold at Christie's auction on June 8 2005; N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist18K PATEK PHILIPPE DRESS POCKET WATCH |       21-jewel lever, stem wind, brushed silvered baton and applied gilt dot hour markers, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands. Adjusted to heat,cold,isochronism & 5 positions. Case brushed and polished round, snap on back, No: 891742. Signed Patek Philippe Geneve 1.9in (47mm). Total watch weight: 51.5 g

(208) Similar watch sold at Bonhams November 20th 2018; N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistENAMEL & SILVER AUTOMATA SNUFF BOX WITH WATCH  |  Oval box, c.1780/1800. The panels on cover, sides and base enamel in translucent blue on a ground of wavy scalloped reeded engine-turning creating a moir� aspect. There are gold star�s on top of the blue enamel with hand painted portraits. The lid set central hand painted enamel picture with two men with a dog along with a woman sitting next to a spinning wheel. The wheel is the automata. The watch is set in the middle of the picture. There is glass over the central painting. All along the side and the bottom are more hand painted enameled paintings. 3 in. (76 mm.) wide
N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
PLATINUM CARTIER ULTRATHIN POCKET WATCH  |  Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch and Clock Co,with rounded triangular pendant loop.The circular case with silver and cream colored dial, Roman and Arabic numeral chapters and blue steeled hands, mechanical movement, circa 1925. 1-3/4in (6.3cm long) Signed Cartier to the dial. Total watch weight: 49.3g
N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist18K QUARTER REPEATER WITH AUTOMATA POCKET WATCH  |   Verge fusee movement, repeater activated by depressing pendant, white enamel dial within blue enamel surround with jacquemarts. Case number: 7549. 2.2in (56mm) total weight 122.2g.
(7) N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistART DECO BLACK STARR & FROST  |  Black Starr & Frost Rectangular outline, wood,mother -of-pearl,green hard stone, mechanical movement. 3-1/4 x 2-1/8 x 4-1/4in, circa 1925, Signed Black Starr & Frost, movement signed Suisse.
h. 4-1/2 w. 3-1/4 d. 2-1/4 in.
Similar one sold at Christie's April 15 2019. N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist18K RARE DUPLEX WATCH FOR THE CHINESE MARKET  |  A very fine, large, highly important quarter repeating musical centre seconds watch. Jeweled lever movement, free standing spring barrel, key wind and set, engraved,signed Courvoisier & Co., Chaux-De-Fonds. The 18K case with enamel plaque of women and girls. The bezel set with turquoise and coral. Total weight 133.8g; case diameter 2.3in (59mm)

(29) The present watch is a fine example of one of the extraordinary timepieces made for a wealthy Chinese clientele particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, often by special order. It features all the ingredients favored by the Oriental connoisseur, such as the sumptuously decorated gold case and a complicated movement incorporating musical and repeating mechanisms. The superb quality of the enamel decoration illustrates the celebrated art of enamel miniatures originating from Geneva in the late 18th/early 19th century. At the time it was not unusual that an artist would not sign his worCARTIER MINIATURE REPEATING ENAMEL CLOCK  |  Quarter repeater The circular cream dial with gilt Arabic numerals and blue steel hands to the polished bezel and blue guilloche enamel case, with further cream enamel line border, raised on bun feet. Mechanical movement c.1920's. Signed Cartier to the dial and European Watch & Clock Company, Swiss,Sterling. Case number: 11993. 3in (76mm)
(267) N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
(4VOL) [SIGNED] CARÊME, ANTONIN  |  Including: (2vol) Le Maître d'Hôtel Français, ou Parallèle de la cuisine ancienne et moderne, considéré sous rapport de l'ordonnance des menus selon les quatre saisons. Paris: Didot, 1822, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, in two volumes, vol. I SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on half title verso, with engraved frontis and illustration opposite showing two chefs, having 14 fold-out menus and table settings, vol. II with 19 fold-outs, both in gilt green half leather with blue marbled boards, some spotting throughout, vol. I with repair to top of spine (Vicaire 145, Bitting 75-76, Wheaton 44); and (2vol) Le Pâtissier royal parisien, ou Traité élémentaire et pratique de la pâtisserie ancienne et moderne…, Paris: Chez MM., 1841, third edition, with 41 plates designed by the author, 8vo, a 20th century quartered green leather binding, bookplate of Harry Sehraemli, faded spines and minor wear, spotting throughout (Bitting 74, Wheaton 45, Vicaire 144)
h. 8 in.[MENON, LOUIS FRANCOIS]  |  The Art of Modern Cookery Displayed. Consisting of the most Approved Methods of Cookery, Pastry, and Confectionary of the present time. Translated from Les Soupers de la Cour, ou, la Cuisine Reformee; ... To which are added, explanatory notes and references, together with the produce of the London Markets; By the Translator…, London: printed for the translator (Bernard Clermont), Sold by R. Davis, 1767, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 8vo, in contemporary calf, front flyleaf with a previous owner’s name, binding in fine, restored shape with a some light scuffs and bumped corners, title and A2 with some light spotting but the remainder of the interior is clean, a fine copy (Maclean 99, Wheaton 170, Bitting 519, Vicaire 49, Oxford 95)
h. 8-1/2 w. 5-1/2 d. 2 in.[SIGNED] THE JEWISH MANUAL LADY JUDITH MONTEFIORE  |  The Jewish Manual: or Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery, with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints relating to the Toilette, Edited by a Lady, London: T. and W. Boone, 1846, first edition, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on title, early owner signature 'L. Middlemore' on front endpaper, in original embossed cloth binding, spine with slight fading and tears on either side at top, corners bumped. Bitting 568
h. 7-5/8 w. 5 d. 7/8 in.

THE FIRST KOSHER COOKBOOK IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, by the 'First Lady of Anglo Jewry', Lady Judith Montefiore, wife of the celebrated Sir Moses Montefiore of Ramsgate.(7VOL) 18TH CENTURY FRENCH COOKERY  |  Seven 18th century volumes on French cookery in contemporary bindings, all in 12mo, including:

MARIN, FRANCOIS, Les Dons De Comus, ou Les Delices de la Table., Paris: Chez Prault, 1739, FIRST EDITION, bookplate of Renati Lowel Beauregard (Vicaire 284-5, Bitting 307);

MASSIALOT, FRANCOIS, Nouvelle Instruction pour Les Confitures, Les Liqueurs, et Les Fruits…Nouvelle Edition, Paris: Chez Claude Prudhomme, 1718;

MASSIALOT, FRANCOIS, Nouvelle Instruction pour Les Confitures, Les Liqueurs, et Les Fruits…Nouvelle Edition, Paris: Chez Prudhomme, 1737, with signature (illegible) on title;

[ANON], L’Ecole Parfaite Des Officiers de Bouche…, Paris: Chez Pierre Ribou, 1729;

[ANON] Dictionnaire Portatif de Cuisine, d’Office, et de Distillation…Nouvelle Edition, Paris: Chez Lottin le jeune, 1772, SIGNED BY LOTTIN (Vicaire 277, Wheaton 543);

(2) [ANON] Le Menage des Champs et de la Ville; ou Nouveau Cuisinier Francois…Nouvelle edition, Paris: 1739; and a 1(ATTRIB) HONORE DAUMIER (FRENCH, 1808-1879)  |  The Art Lovers
Watercolor on paper
Signed lower left, pencil numbers on verso
h. 9 w. 6-1/2 in. (subject)
overall: 11-1/4 x 9-3/4 in. (sheet)

A similar single-state wood engraving, part of the Rowe Collection, exhibited at the Birmingham Museum of Art -- THE AUCTION HOUSE - The Art Lovers (Drawn by Daumier.), L'HOTEL DES VENTES. - L'Amateur (Dessen de Daumier.), Published April 18, 1863.JOHN FREDERICK KENSETT (1816-1872)  |  'North Conway', 1851
Pencil and wash on tan paper
Inscribed lower right, 'North Conway, August 12, 51', with numerous gallery and exhibition labels on verso, framed Exhibited: The Lyman Allyn Museum (no date, label on verso); The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, Long Island (n.d., label verso) The Finch College Museum of Art: Paul Magriel Collection of American Drawings, June 9 - August 31, 1961, no. 42; Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ: American Drawings, March 11-25, 1962; The Brooklyn Museum, 1964 (on loan); The Whitney Museum, American Federation of Arts, New York, NY, Exhibition no. 68-2, September 10 - October 20, 1968
h. 10-1/4 w. 14 in. (sight)
overall: 19 x 22-3/4 in. (frame)ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)  |  Untitled composition, 1969
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
Pencil signed lower right, ed. 3/125 lower left, watermarked Arches paper
h. 26 w. 20 in. (sight)
overall: 33-1/2 x 27-1/4 in. (frame)JOAN MIRO (1893-1983)  |  Untitled, from Nous Avons, 1959
Etching with aquatint
On Japon Misumi paper, signed in pencil and numbered IV/XV lower margin, printed by Crommelynck et Dutrou, Paris and published by Louis Broder, Paris. Printed for the album "Nous Avons" by Ren� Char, from the suite with wide margins entitled the "Fus�es" portfolio (Dupin 258, Cramer 53)
h. 5 w. 7 in. (appx., plate)
overall: 15-1/2 x 14 in. (frame)JOAN MIRO (1893-1983)  |  Paroles Peintes III, 1967
Etching with aquatint
Signed in pencil and numbered 24/50, from the total edition of 219, published by �ditions O. Lazar-Vernet, Paris , 1967. Framed. (Dupin 446; Cramer Books 116)
h. 9-1/2 w. 8-1/2 in. (plate)
overall: 20-1/2 x 18-1/2 in.LAWRENCE ALEXANDER WILLETTE (AMERICAN, 1952-2005)  |  Still life/cityscape, 1998
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower left
h. 54 d. 31 in.
overall: 62-1/4 x 39 in. (frame)ANTHONY TONEY (AMERICAN, 1913-2004)  |  City Bridge
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right, signed and titled on stretcher, with ACA Galleries label on verso (partially peeled)
h. 36 w. 48 in.

Anthony Toney painted for the WPA in the 1930's, and exhibited at Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC; the Art Institute of Chicago; the Society of Independent Artists, Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art. He was also a regular contributor to the publication Reality.ITO SEKISUI V (B. 1941)  |  Mumyoi Neriage round incense burner dia. 5 in.
Ito Sekisui V is a Japanese Living National TreasureTOKUDA YASOKICHI III (1933-2009)  |  Glazed porcelain charger in blues and greens, signed on the bottom dia. 15-1/2 in.19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER CHINESE OVOID GLAZED JAR  |  Red / oxblood flambe lidded jar
h. 12-1/4 dia. 8 in.(2PC) CHINESE CARVED CELADON JADE VASES  |  20th century, both with lidded with double ring handles and archaistic relief decoration, including one with a lion finial, both on wood stands
h. 8-1/4 in. (tallest)PAIR CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN BOTTLES  |  Hongxian marks and period (1915-16), each depicting an old man and a boy putting a fish in a basket
h. 8 in.(4PC) CHINESE STILL LIFE PAINTINGS  |  Four bird and flower still lifes
Colored ink on silk
With numerous seals, one reading 'Gu Ning" ('ancient tranquility')
h. 9 w. 11-3/4 in. (ea.)
overall: 44 x 16-3/4 in. (frame)(4PC) EXCEPTIONAL CHINESE EXPORT BIRD PAINTINGS  |  Early 19th century, each mixed media on pith paper, framed
h. 8-1/4 w. 13 in. (appx. each)
overall: 14 x 18 in. (frame)18K EN TREMBLANT GOLD & DIAMOND FLOWER PIN  |  Beautifully made textured gold with 16 melee diamonds. Total weight: 33.1ANTIQUE 20CT COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND RING  |  Having a central (approximately) 20ct natural emerald (17.76 x 15.36 x 9.37mm) flanked by four baguette diamonds in a platinum setting; accompanied by an AGL report identifying the stone as being of Colombian origin; 7.4gART DECO DIAMOND & EMERALD TRIPLE STRAND BRACELET  |  Having an openwork art deco form plaque set with emerald cut and baguette cut diamonds with hinged articulating bails connected to triple strands of melon-carved emerald beads; approx. 7 in., 28.0gEMERALD, DIAMOND, & GOLD SERPENT RING  |  Designed as an 18k yellow gold coiled serpent, the rose and yellow gold head mounting an approximately 0.65ct emerald-cut emerald (6.3 x 5 x 3 mm) and a .20ct round brilliant cut diamond, they eyes mounting melee diamonds; size 6, 20.7g; marked "750" and "[star]220ROMA"MONTCLAIR 18K TURQUOISE LAPIS LAZULI DIAMOND PIN  |  Including 17 melee diamonds, 16 Turquoise & 15 Lapis lazuli stones made by Montclair. Total weight:49.9gANTIQUE DIAMOND & PINK SAPPHIRE BRACELET  |  Designed as a tapering openwork (tested to) 14k white gold bracelet with a central flower-head form section mounting round mixed cut pink sapphires and old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, the band made of six openwork links also mounting pink sapphires and diamonds and a matching conforming clasp section; 6-1/2, 82.8gANTIQUE DIAMOND & PEARL CHOKER NECKLACE  |  Designed as a triple stand pearl necklace, the antique rectangular clasp set with a central approximately 1.05 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond flanked by four half-carat old mine brilliant cut diamonds all set in concentric circles of antique full cut melee diamonds; 14 in., 67.6g; clasp 1 x 3/4 in.18K TIFFANY YACHTING TIMER POCKET WATCH  |  13- jewel lever movement, stem wind #341529, white enamel dial with seconds chapters and 5-minute register, the 18k gold case # 2712. All made by Weill & CO. 2.7in (68 mm). Total watch weight: 194.5g
(103) N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistENAMELED JEWELED PORTRAIT WATCH  |  Vergee fusee movement, key wind, white enamel dial, Brass case with mrilliant set bezel, the back with enameled portrait of a man and woman. Numbered # 1607. c.1800 1.7 in (45mm)

(81) N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist(3PC) ENAMELED SCENIC POWDER BOXES  |  Each with guilloche enamel scenes; Including a blue enameled box with a scene of an amorous couple beside a tree (dia. 2-1/2 in., marked "87"), a yellow enameled box with an identical scene, and a larger pale blue box with a scene of ladies and a lute player (2-1/4 in.)KPM PORTRAIT PORCELAIN PLAQUE  |  Oval porcelain plaque painted with a portrait of a woman with upward gaze, with impressed "K.P.M." stamp and long sword mark on verso, with possible inscribed red initials
h. 6-3/4 w. 5 in. (plaque)
overall: (frame)AMERICAN / ENGLISH SCHOOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY  |  Pair of portraits: husband and wife
Oil on canvas
No apparent signature, the husband shown holding a copy of The Times with headings "London" and "Theatre Royal", both framed
h. 36 w. 28 in. (each)
overall: 42 x 33-1/2 in. (frame)MANNER OF THOMAS SULLY (1783-1872)  |  Portrait of a young man
Oil on canvas
No apparent signature, in a period gilt frame
h. 30 w. 25 in.
overall: 37 x 31-1/2 x 3 in. (frame)(ATTRIB) BARBARA REGINA DIETZSCH (1706-1783)  |  Mixed media on paper
Table top still-life with bouquet of flowers in vase, no apparent signaturePAIR 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER STILL LIFE PAINTINGS  |  Gouache on paper
Gouache, both tabletop still lifes, one showing a vase with flowers, artichokes, a butterfly, bread, and other items; the other with a palette, paint box, painting on an easel, flowers and food items
h. 6 w. 8 in., sight
overall: 9 x 11-1/2 in., frame(4PC) SET LUCIA BLISS (AMERICAN, 1823-1912)  |  Botanical W/Monarchs & Hummingbirds
Mixed media on paper
Victorian era botanical paintings by Lucia Smith Carpenter Bliss (1823-1912), each uniformly matted in original period gilt frames, no apparent signatures
h. 26 w. 17-1/2 in. (sight)
overall: 41-1/2 x 33-1/4 in. (ea. frame)CARL REICHERT (GERMAN / AUSTRIAN, 1836-1918)  |  Three Dogs in Courtyard
Oil on board
Signed C. Reichert lower left, housed in original ripple frame
h. 11 w. 8-1/2 in.
overall: 17-1/2 x 16 in. (frame)AMERICAN SCHOOL PRIMITIVE, 19TH CENTURY  |  Horse-drawn sleighs on a lake
Oil on reused panel
No apparent signature
h. 10 w. 18 in.
overall: 14-3/4 x 15 in. (frame)QUEEN ANNE INLAID WALNUT SECRETARY BOOKCASE  |  English, early 18th century, upper structure with double bonnet top and molded doors revealing an elaborate fitted interior, the lower case with cross-banded slant-front revealing a leather writing surface and similarly outfitted interior, over two short and three graduated drawers raised on bracket feet
h. 82-1/2 w. 43-1/4 d. 24 in.AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE DROP-LEAF TABLE  |  Late 18th century, probably Philadelphia, mahogany, with rectangular top over scalloped apron resting on angular cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet
h. 27-1/2 w. 40-1/4 d. 14 in. (with leaves down)
overall: d. 40 in. (with leaves open)

Dining tables of this size are exceedingly scarce. This example is in its original state retaining its original hinges and glue blocks17TH C. CARVED OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR  |  Having rectilinear form, carved backrest with strap work recessed panels, shaped arms, resting on ring and block supports,continuing to boxed stretcher
h. 46 w. 23 d. 27 in.EARLY 19TH C. ENGLISH SHERATON CHEST OF SMALL SIZE  |  Five drawer chest having satinwood and checkerboard top and drawer fronts
h. 39 w. 36 d. 17 in.PAIR QUEEN ANNE DISPLAY CABINETS OF SMALL SIZE  |  Mid-20th C., double full-length glass doors, resting on scalloped apron continuing to short angular cabriole legs. adjustable glass shelves
h. 39 w. 36 d. 17 in.ANTIQUE BIJAR TREE OF LIFE CARPET  |  A bijar (bidjar) palace sized carpet with ornate and colorful tree of life pattern on a red ground within a cloud band
h. 19 ft. 10 in. w. 10 ft. 1 in.KARABAKH LONG RUG  |  From Moyhan Region
h. 6 ft. 6 in. w. 3 ft. 6 in.NORTHWEST PERSIAN LONG RUG  |  h. 8 ft. 6 in. w. 3 ft. 5 in.MID 20TH C. OR EARLIER PERSIAN SILK CARPET  |  Medallion surrounded by tree of life pattern with birds
h. 10 ft. 7 in. w. 7 ft. 10 in.GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK  |  Late 18th/ early 19th century, George Brigg Clapham, England, broken swan's neck pediment with profuse inlay, engraved brass dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, hood with engaged Corinthian columns, the case with door having a central inlaid shell and checkerboard string inlay flanked by three-quarter columns, the lower section with matching inlay and ogee bracket feet
h. 86 (over finial) w. 21-1/4 d. 10-1/2 in.

Geo. Brigg Clapham, mentioned ibn Britten's, "Old Clocks and Wathes and Their Makers" pg. 352STEINWAY GRAND PIANO  |  Circa 1913, serial no. 161927, mahogany case, on square tapering legs with panels and spade feet with brackets at knees, original keys
h. 38-1/2 w. 72 d. 56 in.PERIOD AMERICAN PEMBROKE CHERRYWOOD TABLE  |  Oval-shape with bellflower on knees
h. 31-1/2 w. 38-1/2 d. 22-3/4 in. (open)ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS FLOOR SCREEN |  In four panels, oak with stained floral decorated panels at top
h. 68 w. 20 in. (each panel)
overall: w. 80 in.TIFFANY & CO RENAISSANCE REVIVAL TALL CASE CLOCK  |  Late 19th century, with elaborately carved oak case, engraved brass clock face with silvered chapter ring and Arabic numerals signed 'TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK', Westminster chimes, flanked by two musicians, middle case with molded glass door revealing 9 tubes flanked by elaborate carved pilasters, the lower case with similar treatment
h. 92 w. 24 d. 16-1/2 in.

N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL MANTEL CLOCK  |  Mid-late 19th century, likely by Howell & James of Paris, bronze and enameled porcelain with heraldic devices of a knight and arms, having a domed top and with chain decorations, the works apparently unmarked
h. 13 w. 9 d. 6 in.LAPIS LAZULI & SILVER MOUNTED CLOCK TOWER  |  In gothic style, having a domed top with a knight-form finial holding an enameled shield, silver base with lion motif, tower sides with lapis cartouches, engraved clockface with Arabic numerals behind a beveled glass door; the silver hallmarked on one side with "VN" in conforming reserve / "HJ" in a rectangle, and with an indistinct hallmark (possibly Scottish), mounted on a stepped wood platform
h. 14-3/4 w. 4-1/2 d. 4-1/2 in. (clock only)
overall: h. 16-1/2 x 7-3/4 in. (on platform)BROCOT & DELETTREZ EAGLE BALL CLOCK  |  French, mid 19th century, designed as a black painted ball-form clock decorated with gold stars resting on a chased gilt bronze eagle with spread wings clutching garlands and ribbons resting on a marble base; movement marked "A. Brocot & Delettrez, Paris"
h. 13 w. 15 d. 6 in.

Antoine (Jean-Baptiste) Delettrez and Achille Brocot, son of the respected clockmaker Louis-Gabriel Brocot, established the clockmaking company "Brocot et Delettrez" in Paris on 20 October 1851, with premises at 62 Rue Charlot.[1] Delettrez worked alongside Achille Brocot for several years and their clock movements are considered to be the most effective made during the late 19th century. The firm was awarded a 1st class prize at the Paris World Exposition of 1857

Antoine (Jean-Baptiste) Delettrez and Achille Brocot, son of the respected clockmaker Louis-Gabriel Brocot, established the clockmaking company "Brocot et Delettrez" in Paris on 20 October 1851, with premises at ENAMELED GUILT METAL URN/ORBIT CLOCK  |  Circa 1920, pink guilloche enamel case with portraits of angels and classically draped figures, 2 simulated baroque pearls dangling from urn. The quilt chapter ring turns against fixed pointer, stem to wind and to set. Swiss movement made in Austria.
h. 4-1/2 w. 2in

(245) Almost identical larger clock sold @ Christies, 13 May 2007 N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistVIENNESE ENAMEL & SILVER BARREL FORM CLOCK  |  Late 19th / early 20th century, in the form of a barrel enameled with Bacchic scenes, mounted on an ebonized base with a drawer and enameled panels, with Bacchus finial, N.B. impressed marks on barrel rim
h. 6-1/2 w. 5-1/2 d. 6-3/4 in.OTTO VAN MEURS BRONZE FIGURAL CLOCK  |  A patinated bronze figural clock in the Japanese taste, modeled as a man with a large barrel on top of a dragon, works signed "Otto Van Meiors" [sic]
h. 9 w. 15 d. 8 in.

N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist(6VOL) [SIGNED] CARÊME, ANTONIN  |  Including: Le Cuisinier Parisien, ou L'Art de la cuisine française au dix-neuvième siècle. Traité élémentaire et pratique… Deuxième édition, revue, corrigée et augmentée… Paris: Didot, 1828, with 25 plates, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on half title verso, half title also with handwritten translation of title in Farsi, in later half white leather with marbled boards, a fine copy in very good shape (Bitting 75, Wheaton 44, Vicare 146);

(2vol) Le Pâtissier royal parisien, ou Traité élémentaire et pratique de la pâtisserie ancienne et modern…, Paris: Chez MM., 1841, third edition, with 41 plates, WITH HOMMAGE BY CAREME’S SECRETARY, FREDERIC FAYOT written on title, in half brown leather with marbled boards, light spotting throughout, both with some wear and partial splits where boards join the spines, vol. II with bumped corners; and

(3vol) L'Art de la cuisine française au dix-neuvième siècle. Traité élémentaire et pratique…, Paris: Chez MM., (nd), 8vo, in halAESTHETIC MOVEMENT OAK INLAID SERVER  |  Possible by Herter Bros,. having three quarter baluster supported gallery, over two drawers with original escutcheons and pulls, over two shelves with 3/4 gallery resting on round turned bun feet
h. 43 w. 41 d. 17-1/2 in.AESTHETIC MOVEMENT GILT CARVED ARMCHAIR  |  Overall rocaille carving
h. 29 w. 24-1/2 d. 19 in.AESTHETIC MOVEMENT ROSEWOOD PARLOUR CABINET  |  Circa 1870, having extensive veneers, polychrome and metallic rondels, bird's-eye maple interior, raised on casters, sgd. Buelle in several places on backboards
h. 62 w. 54 d. 24 in.19TH CENTURY GILT EAGLE BULL'S EYE MIRROR  |  Crested by a carved eagle
h. 44 w. 24 d. 8 in.(3PC) PAIRPOINT DORE BRONZE & GLASS GARNITURE  |  Gilt dore bonze tripod bases decorated with busts and raised on paw feet
h. 6.5 dia. 12 in., largestBACCARAT FRENCH BRONZE & CRYSTAL CHANDELIER  |  having 8 lights and crystal drops suspended from a dore bronze cage, crystal signed "Baccarat / France" complete with original receipt, and other paperwork
h. 37 dia. 25-1/2 in.JOSEPH-GABRIEL ARGY-ROUSSEAU (1885-1953)  |  Le Jardin Des Hesperides
Pate-de-Verre Lamp
Sgd. with interior lighting and a later custom fabricated cylindrical metal shade
h. 9-1/2 in. (glass)
overall: h. 25 x dia. 14 in. (over shade)

Bloch-Dermant 26.01, model introduced 1926ARY JEAN LEON BITTER (FRENCH, 1882-1973)  |  Satyr playing music for a deer
Patinated bronze
On a marble base, signed and with Susse Freres Paris foundry mark
h. 11 w. 26 d. 5 in.LOUIS XVI-STYLE ROCK CRYSTAL CHANDELIER  |  Rock crystal mounted gilt bronze birdcage-form chandelier, electrified
h. 35 dia. 22 in. (chandelier only)
overall: h. 42 -1/2 in. (with chain)LOUIS VUITTON TRUNK  |  With original fitted interior
h. 22-1/2 w. 40 d. 22 in.FRENCH INDUSTRIAL BEAM ENGINE CLOCK  |  19th century, attributed to Guilmet, Paris, a beam engine automation mantle clock in brass and polished steel, with a rocking beam attached to two pistons, on a marble base
h. 7-1/4 w. 8 d. 3-1/2 in.

(262) N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistFRENCH RESTORATION FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK  |  19th century, in patinated and dor� bronze, with a figure of Napoleon on horseback, works marked "Beaupre"; having a glass dome bell cover no wooden base
h. 16-1/2 w. 9 d. 4-3/4 in.
overall: approx. h. 17 (bell)BRASS FERRIS WHEEL GRAVITY CLOCK  |  20th century, a ball-bearing gravity clock surmounted by a bronze figure of a lion with its paw on a ball, no apparent signature
h. 21-1/2 w. 11-1/2 d. 6-1/2 in.

N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist
(2PC) ITALIAN 14K GOLD BRACELET & NECKLACE  |  14k yellow gold x-form link jewelry, including a bracelet (l. 7-1/8 in., 13.3g) and a necklace (l. 17 in., 26.7g), both with Italian hallmarks, stamped "545 VI"(6PC) GOLD & DIAMOND EARRINGS  |  Three pairs of earrings, iIncluding a pair of 18k ribbon-form earrings (8.0g), a pair of round 14k earrings with melee diamonds set into a v-shape (dia. 1 in., 16.2g), and a pair of 14k of x-form earrings (4.9g)MARIO BUCCELLATI STERLING SILVER BOX  |  Designed as an oval box with engraved pattern and gadrooned sides marked "925 / M. BUCCELLATI / ITALY" and with other hallmarks; 9.5 ozt
h. 2-1/2 w. 4-3/4 in.18TH CENTURY AMERICAN SILVER CANN  |  The bottom stamped with initials "JR"; 13 ozt
h. 5 w. 5-1/2 in.GORHAM STERLING SILVER TRAY  |  Patterned rim with urn decorations, with outset handles, approx. 150 toz w. 30 d. 18-1/2 in.(105PC) REED & BARTON STERLING FLATEWARE SERVICE  |  Service for 12 in the "Francis I" pattern, comprising: 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 cocktail forks, 12 soup spoons, 24 coffee spoons, 12 dinner knives, 12 butter knives, and serving pieces including: a butter server, a serrated bread knife, a two-tine olive fork, a serving fork, 2 table spoons, a ladle, and a shell-bowl sugar spoon; total weighable silver 119 ozt(71PC) TIFFANY & CO. PARTIAL FLATWARE SERVICE  |  Partial luncheon service, comprising 12 salad forks, 12 lunch forks, 16 teaspoons, 10 tablespoons, 8 butter spreaders, 10 lunch knives, 2 dinner knives, and a single serving fork; total weighable silver 90 ozt(75PC) INTERNATIONAL STERLING FLATWARE SET  |  Including silver chest and stand, in "Prelude" pattern, service for twelve comprising: 12 knives, 12 forks; 12 dessert forks; 24 teaspoons; plus serving pieces, including 3 serving forks, 2 ladles, 4 misc. spoons, a pair of salad servers, and 4 knives / cake servers; total weighable silver 78.63 oztRARE TIFFANY & CO. CHRYSANTHEMUM WATER PITCHER  |  Sterling silver, 4 quarts, marked "TIFFANY & CO / MAKERS / STERLING-SILVER / 925-1000 / M" and "8423 | 6765"; 54 ozt
h. 12-3/4 in.PORTUGUESE .833 SILVER MODEL SHIP  |  Depicting a man-o-war, with post 1938 Porto .833 hallmarks, mounted on a wooden base, 90 ozt total (including base)
h. 23 w. 21 d. 7-1/2 in.RARE PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOMETER  |  A gimbal mounted naval chronometer in brass, with silvered enamel face, signed "PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. / GENEVE / CHRONO | METER", in fitted wood box
h. 4-1/4 w. 6-1/8 d. 6 in. (box)

N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house HorologistCHELSEA MARINER SHIP BELL CLOCK  |  CHELSEA "Mariner" Helm Ships shelf or wall clock. A Chelsea Clock Co. (Boston) Mariner model ship's clock with Ships Bell movement. Brass and bronze ships bell clock in form of ships wheel. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals and marked Chelsea Ship's Bell. Eight-day lever escapement movement with ship's bell strike. Serial number 583973. Mahogany base. Dedication plaque has a date of December 16th, 1953.CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL CLOCK & BAROMETER  |  A Chelsea Ship's Bell clock with a 4-1/2 in. silvered dial with Arabic numerals and two keys, with a Chelsea barometer measuring in inches, centimeters, and millibars with engraved "CSX Corporation" dedication dated 1983, mounted as one in a wood mantel stand
h. 7-3/4 w. 16-3/4 d. 4-3/8 in.(2PC) CHELSEA SHIP BELL AND WHEEL CLOCK'S  |  [1] Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock, brass-cased, with a 3-1/2in. Arabic numeral silvered dial marked Chelsea Ship's Bell eight-day lever-escapement ship's bell striking movement mounted in a mahogany base, h 6-1/4in. Serial No: 216671 dated: July 9th 1935. [2] The Yacht wheel clock is called the "mariner or pilot" depending on when it was made. a 3-1/2in. Arabic numeral silvered dial marked Chelsea Ship's Bell eight-day lever-escapement ship's bell striking movement mounted in a mahogany base. h-10in.(2PC) CHELSEA DESK CLOCKS  |  Chinese Lacquer desk clock, 8 day spring driven brass lever movement, with black and gold oriental design on red background, 4.25in silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, serial 550695 dated 1948. The "Drake" desk clock was first offered in 1931. The face of this clock says Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Serial number on back says 182542. (h. 6-1/4 x w. 6-1/4 in.)
h. 6-3/4 w. 6-3/4 in. (largest)YOLANDE ARDISSONE (FRENCH, B. 1927)  |  La Trinite
Oil on canvas
Harborscape, signed lower left, in a carved frame; titled on verso and with Galerie Framond, Paris label on back of frame
h. 19-3/4 w. 24 in.
overall: 29 x 33 in. (frame)NELL BLAIR WALDEN BLAINE (AMERICAN, 1922-1996)  |  'Silvery Harbor and Clouds', 1981
Watercolor and pastel on paper
Signed lower left, titled, dated, and inscribed 'Gloucester, Mass.' on verso, with Rita Rich Collection and Fischbach gallery labels, framed
h. 18 w. 24 in.
overall: 24-1/2 x 30-1/2 in. (frame)WILLIAM ZORACH (1887-1966)  |  Coastal View
Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated 1957 lower right
h. 12-3/4 w. 22 in. (sight)
overall: (frame)DAVID DAVIDOVICH BURLIUK (1882-1967)  |  Arles, France
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left, dated 1949 right margin
h. 21-1/2 w. 15 in.
overall: 28 x 22 in. (frame)PARIAN PORCELAIN STATUE ARIADNE & THE PANTHER  |  Showing the figure of Ariadne seated on a panther with open, detailed mouth; no apparent signature or marking
h. 14-1/4 w. 12-1/7 d. 7 in.(2PC) MENNECY WHITE TOBACCO JARS, C. 1750-60  |   With silver mounted covers and chinoiserie embossed decoration, with "The Antique Porcelain Co. Inc, NY" labels, incised D, V marks.
h. 6 in. (tallest)CHANTILLY WHITE PORCELAIN CONTAINER & COVER  |  C. 1740-50, with molded prunus sprigs
h. 4-1/4 in.

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