Items of Value Inc

     Who can resist the glass candies made in Murano, Italy?  Who can resist the costume jewelry accumulated over 40 years?  How about the goldtone embroidered Catholic church vestment panels and the Jewish theme limited edition prints?  Note the print by Amen titled "Scriptures".   We have all these and MUCH MORE because the residents of the unit had time and money to travel, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and brought home MANY souvenirs, including artwork, from foreign countries.  In addition to these, there is a large accumulation of items that have descended in the family, many kept but not used, perhaps for fear of being struck by lightning if you broke them.  This sale has a large variety of items to interest you.

      Of French interest, note an antique jewelry casket/box with painted portrait on ivory medallion of Napoleon.  You will find it under glass in a goldtone display case on one of the 12 folding tables that we brought in to accommodate the items in the sale.  On the wall to the left of the upright piano and to the right of a diminutive camelback sofa in the living room is a newly frames and rematted print of Napoleon on horseback, 1907 by Chelminski.  Look for the red French sign "Passage Interdit".  You might decide to hang this over a doorway in your home.  You will find French porcelains elsewhere.

     Of great historic American interest are two 19th century Indentures from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, newly framed.  They are important because of their proximity in history to historic events.  One was signed just months after the British burned the White House.  The other, with many colorful tax stamps, was signed within months of Lee-Grant meeting and surrender of the South at Appomattox Courthouse.

      One-of-a-kind items include a framed Japanese woman in kimono by Saito.  We added to this sale one large landscape scene by Judy O'Brien that we just had framed, also landscape paintings by other artists.  A painting of the Spanish Steps in Rome hangs in the entryway.  Note the four goldtone vestment panels that we just had framed, hanging in the master bedroom.  Also there is an impressive headboard with two hanging drawers that flank the king-size bed.  It was made in Mexico and displays a repeating pattern of inset 8-pointed stars.  This patterns recurs in the matching desk in that room.  Other appealing furniture there is the reproduction French Empire tall chest of drawers with overhanging mirror and matching TV cabinet.  A second bedroom shows off a large heavy oak dresser and matching bed frames that are period Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century.  They are RARE  in good condition.  The large early 20th century Herez rug in the living room measures 10' x 14' while the one under the dining table measure 6-1/2' x 8'6".  You will find small handwoven rugs plus runners throughout the apartment.

     Exceedingly rare is the matched pair of 1890s Chinese "rank panels".  These are the goldtone pheasant, being the second civilian rank.  We had these framed to protect them, against black background in black frames.  They are in the dining room.  Other Chinese items are the ceramic table lamps that you will find both in the living room and in the bedroom with the pair of beds.  Nearby you will find large woven baskets and serving trays.  The second bedroom has African masks on the walls plus a heavy  Tibetan or Chinese carved wood panel of two figures.  A miniature papyrus boat from South America with dragon head prow is on the dresser beneath these.  So is a "crenelator", being a wood club with large knob at one end.

      You will find jewelry and smaller items in two display cases in the dining room.  Note the sterling silver stirrup-style key chain and the 900 silver key chain with initial "J". We offer you over 30 pairs of men's cufflinks, including one pair gold-plated.  A pair of cast iron fou dogs dominate the Southwestern-style side table beneath a large goldtone-framed wall mirror.  You will find a large terra cotta plate there as well, to the left of a bar cupboard with locking lower doors.  We have set the dining room table with Wedgwood "Williamsburg Potpourri" dinnerware.  The "Monteigne" pattern dinnerware by Doulton is on a table in the corner.  A partial set of Franciscan cherry pattern you will find on a shelf in the living room.

      The shelves in the living room are packed with items from around the world.  They include figurines, glass items.  Look for the red fish swimming in a clear glass sack (from Venice).  You will find the Lladros and Nao figures on top of the piano.  The shelves in the library/office are filled with books on a great variety of subjects.  A very comfortable new plaid sofa is there for sale and for you to sit and browse through books.  Or, you may prefer the upholstered armchair with matching ottoman there.  The adjacent closet has tools and sports equipment plus some clothes.  Clothes, lady's medium size, plus shoes fill 3 other closets.

      This condo unit has 2 sunrooms.  The larger one, off the living room, shows off a BRAND NEW set of round plate glass table and 4 bamboo-style side chairs purchased at Gump's in San Francisco and shipped east.  We have put a lot of cut crystal out there.  You may want to take home the miniature Franklin stove which is electric and produces heat.  Flower pots you will find in another corner.  The smaller sunroom off the master bedroom has glassware and other items for you to peruse and purchase.

      Where will you find the small collection of Irish Belleek?  Where will you find the pink/yellow cased glass basket?  Look for the pair of Russian Legends  plates and the second (smaller) pair of fou dogs.  If you like red crystal, we have goblets for you.  If you like crystal liqueurs, we have them too.  Look for the large wood bowls and the assortment of teapots.

       There is plenty to interest you at this sale, so plan on spending some time enjoying yourself there.  Please bring canvas bags and empty boxes in case you end up purchasing a lot of items.