EBTH Select Sale

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Vaisselier, Probably Brittany: An antique French provincial carved oak vaisselier, probably Brittany, circa 19th century. The two-piece case features an upper section with a flared cornice above a carved surround enclosing four shelves with pierced and carved galleries. Two of the galleries are carved with floral branches, one of which is centered by a heart motif, while the other two consist of arched balustrades. The lower section has a projecting, rectangular top with molded edges over paneled sides. There is a carved frieze and two blind-paneled doors, with stylized roundels and birds, opening to two adjustable shelves. The doors are fitted with pierced, scrolled escutcheon plates and fiche hinges while the entire piece is accented by brass tacks. The vaisselier rises on stile legs ending in scrolled, front feet.

1966 Gorham Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service: A vintage sterling silver coffee and tea service by Gorham in the pattern numbered 451. The set is simple and classic in styling comprising a footed coffee pot, teapot, creamer and two handled sugar; both the coffee pot and teapot are marked to be 2.5 pints with reinforced handles and faux ivory insulators. All pieces are stamped with the Gorham pseudo hallmarks, “Gorham Sterling”, “Reinforced Handle”, and a date code of a number six in a hexagonal cartouche for 1966. The total appropriate weight, including the reinforced handles, is 55.225 ozt.

Eric Gibberd Oil Painting on Board "Malibu": An oil painting on board titled Malibu by listed artist Eric Gibberd (American, 1872 – 1972), dated 1950. The work depicts a Hawaiian beach scene with a row of buildings dwarfed by hills. Signed and dated to the lower left corner. Signed and titled by the artist to the verso. Additional gallery and descriptive labels are present to the verso. Housed in a wood frame with a linen liner. Gibberd was known for his modernist style landscape paintings and woodcuts.

14K White Gold Vintage Ring Featuring Three Old European Cut Diamonds: A 14K white gold vintage ring featuring three old European cut diamonds prong set diagonally in a raised setting with six accent diamonds.

"The Diamond Mines of South Africa" by Gardner F. Williams, Published in 1905: A two volume leather bound set titled The Diamond Mines of South Africa by Gardner F. Williams, M.A. published by B.F. Buck & Company, New York 1905. Both volumes are fully bound in brown pebbled leather with elaborate gilt decoration and titles to the spines with arabesque medallions on the cover. The end papers are done in peacock blue marbling, the page ends are deckled and both books are profusely illustrated to include photographs, portraits, maps, diagrams and drawings. Notable are the photographs and drawings of the Zulu chiefs and tribes people and the Cape Dutch architecture in Cape Town, South Africa.

Vintage Johnson Bros. "His Majesty" Turkey Platter, Made in England: A vintage Johnson Bros. His Majesty turkey platter, made in England. The extra large platter feature a genuine hand engraving in sepia to depict the turkey in his full glory at the center of a farm landscape. The rectangular platter has a scalloped rim illustrated with fruit and fall flowers.

Mid 20th-Century Chromolithograph Poster on Paper "Gogia Pasha": A chromolithograph poster on paper advertising a show for the magician Gogia Pasha (Dhanraj Gogia, Indian, 1910 – 1976), dated to the early to mid 20th-century. The magician performed under an assumed Egyptian identity with a large troupe that included dancers, assistants, and more. The piece is mounted onto cardboard and is housed in a painted wood frame without glass.

Rare Circa 1890 Three Wheel Velocipide Tricycle: A rare circa 1890 velocipide three wheel tricycle with the larger wheels at the back, coated canvas and straw stuffed upholstered seat, foot pedals and a steering rod. The antique tricycle would have been designed for women due to the fact that they were unable to mount the bikes with large front wheels while wearing a skirt. The metal frame retains some paint and decorative detailing at the fenders. Most importantly, the tricycle still works.

R. Tillwetz Oil Painting on Board of Woodland Scene: An oil painting on board of a woodland scene by R. Tillwetz. With impasto textures, the work depicts a woodland scene in muted greens. Inscribed with the artist’s signature to the lower left corner. Housed in a gilt and wood frame.

Hand Knotted All Wool Bokhara Area Rug in Red and Navy: A plush hand knotted, all wool Bokhara area rug in red and navy with an ornamental selvedge and long fringe at both ends. The rug has a repetitive diamond pattern at the center with stylized floral and geometric borders accented in ivory and vibrant orange.

Ruth Duncan Oil Painting on Board "Nets Drying on Aransas Pass": An oil painting on board titled Nets Drying at Aransas Pass by Ruth Duncan (American, 1908-2002). Depicted is a modern impressionistic style harbor scene with a vibrant boat drying its fishing nets. Voluminous clouds fill the sky in the background with flashes of blue sky peaking through. Presented in a gilt wood frame with a gilt sight.

Antique Victorian Three-Tier Walnut Server: An antique Victorian three-tier walnut server, circa third quarter of the 19th century. The frame features a rear gallery with a row of openwork rings supported by pierced foliate motifs alternating with cabochons. Flanking the gallery is a pair of square posts topped by arches with shallow-carved leaves and berries against a stippled ground. Directly below are three rectangular shelves with figured veneers, molded edges, and rounded corners supported by leaf- and berry-carved brackets. The two lower, back panels are applied with racetrack moldings and the base is fitted with two aligned, dovetailed drawers. The fronts have spindled handles with ball terminals and the server rises on ball-carved, front feet ending in brass casters.

Vintage Toboggan Sled with Steering Wheel: A vintage toboggan sled with a steering wheel. The wooden, white- and orange-painted frame features a pointed, black metal nose backed by a steering wheel above a slatted platform. The side rails are applied with six metal handles and the sled rises on two pairs of shaped runners. Orange and black pinstripes decorate the nose and platform and there is a rope attached to the front. It is unmarked.

Vintage Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Marble Top: A vintage Louis XV style marquetry commode with a marble top. The commode features a rectangular, breche rouge top with serpentine edges above a bombé-form case with inlaid, floral sprays and gilt-metal mounts. There are two machine-dovetailed, long drawers over a shaped skirt and the commode rises on cabriole legs with sabots. The case and top are stamped “Made In Italy”.

Early 20th-Century Chromolithograph Poster on Paper "Kar-mi": A chromolithograph poster print on paper advertising a show for the magician Kar-Mi (Joseph B. Hallworth, American, 1872 – 1956), dated 1914. Hallworth was a vaudeville magician, sharpshooter, tattoo artist, and sword sallower who used the stage names “Kar-Mi” and “Victorina”. He later changed his surname to “Hollingsworth”. The poster has been mounted to cardboard and is housed in a painted wood frame without glass.