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Lot 67
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY DUTCH WALNUT HANGING WALL CLOCK heavily ornamented with cast brass panels, surmounted by a bronze figure of Charles Atlas and motto “Nu Elck Syn Sin”, above a white painted dial with Roman numerals, flanked by brass barley twist pilasters, the German twin-train movement driven by two heavy brass teardrop weights, 60cm (height).
Lot 98
A VERY FINE CHINESE 17TH /18TH CENTURY CLOISONNE ALTAR VASE OF GU-FORM on turquoise blue ground with stiff leaf forms and lappets with six-petalled blossoms between gilt bronze rims, the upper rim with key-fret design, the underside of the base fully gilt. It is rare to find the interior of the neck as fully enamelled as in this example, 30.5cm (height). Provenance: The Honourable Mrs Barbara & Captain Bingham
Lot 30
A pair of Napoleon III eight-light candelabra Marble and gilt bronze Amphora shaped with putti, floral motifs in the rocaille manner. France, late 19th century (defects and losses) Par de candelabros de oito lumes Napoleão III Corpo em forma de ânforas em mármore e bronze dourado decorado com meninos e motivos rocaille e vegetalistas França, finais do séc. XIX (defeitos e faltas no mármore e nos bronzes) Alt.: 85 cm
Lot 185
A D.José(1750-1777)/D. Maria (1777-1816) commode Rosewood and other woods marquetry decoration Three long drawers and bronze mounts (minor defects to the marquetry) Cómoda D. José/ D. Maria Com trabalho de marcheteria em pau-santo e outras madeiras com três gavetões e ferragens em bronze (pequenos defeitos na marcheteria) 89x120x63 cm
Lot 256
A pair of Qianlong wall lights Chinese export porcelain Molded as arms Famille rose decoration Qianlong period (1736-1795) Bibliography: Howard, David and Ayers John, "China for the West", vol. I, p. 177. Par de apliques de parede Com a forma de um braço Um segurando castiçal em bronze Em porcelana da China Companhia das Índias Decorados com esmaltes da família rosa Período Qianlong (1736-1795) Bibliografia: Howard, David and Ayers John, "China for the West", vol. I, p. 177. 14x18 cm
Lot 655
A Group of Indian Head Cents. 1857 (2) both Good or nearly so, but one with corrosion damage; 1864 Bronze (3) both Good, one with light damage; 1865 AG-Good, corroded; 1866 details of Fine, but some corrosion; 1871 (2) one Good, the other Good but corroded; 1874(2) one Good but corroded, the other AG. Sold as is. [11]
Lot 773
Mixed Type Lot. 1 Cent 1864 Bronze AU details, dark; 1 Cent 1903 Good and 1906 VF; 2 Cents 1864 Large Motto EF-AU, toned; 1883 5 Cents NGC "AU Details" reverse rim damage; Walking Liberty Halves 1941; 1944; 1945 all VG; $1 1922-D Very Good, toned; $1 1881-O Cull; $1 2007-D NGC Brilliant Unc. First day of issue. Sold as is. [11]
Lot 782
Mostly Bicentennial Related Items. 1973-1976 struck in copper, pewter, and silver (8); 1993 Clinton Inauguration Medal 70mm in bronze; 2012 Cardinal Dolan Medal bronze; Grand Central Terminal fiberglass plaque. Also included are two first day covers, the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Silver Dollar, and the 200 Anniversary of the White House. Both have the appropriate BU dollars. [13]
Lot 798
Quartet of So-Called Dollars. Robert E. Lee Statue Unveiling, 1884. HK-758. NGC MS 61; Continental Dollar Restrikes (3) in Bronze. 1961 restrikes. Ex Stuart C. Levine Collection (part of lot 2433, Bowers & Merena April 1986). Uncirculated; also ANA Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal, 1909. Aluminum, 51mm. By Whitehead-Hoag, Henry Hudson and crew aboard ship, small ship Half Moon in ex/Three female allegorical figures seated, one holding Fulton's ship the Clermont. Reverse die flaw, Uncirculated. (5)
Lot 799
Grand Council - North American Indian, Denver 1915. Souvenir Arrowhead Encased 1913 `D' Buffalo Nickel. Bronze arrowhead-shaped encasement with slit on top for suspension. '"Made in Denver" By Sachs-Lawlor Co.' on back. The Council was given in conjunction with the Panama-Pacific Expo. The nickel grades Extremely Fine-AU, an interesting piece.
Lot 802
Lot of Exonumia and Uniform Buttons: ANA 86th Convention, Atlanta, GA 1977. Three-piece medal set (1 Silver, 2 Bronze); Nevada Centennial Silver Medal, 1964; Spanish-American War Commemorative Medals (4) --half dollar size. All in lucite holders, Uncirculated; 19th-early 20th Century Uniform Buttons (55). NY Railroad and Trolley-2nd Avenue RR, Brooklyn City RR Co., NY Lake Erie & W.R.R. Co., Manhattan Railway; Cornell University; Charleston Police; United Fruit Co., etc. One Italian, otherwise U.S. Mostly by Scovill, Waterbury; some by Horstmann, Philadelphia and Henry v. Allien, NY; also an old copy of a Wells Fargo "Missouri" Bronze belt buckle. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. (64).
Lot 826
Denmark. Margrethe II- (1972-). Quartet of Patterns. Krone, 2 Kroner (2 types) and 20 Kroner, 1986. The first three Copper-nickel. Various patterns of the Queen's monogram on the obverse; knot or wave patterns on reverse. The latter Aluminum-Bronze. Head right similar to accepted 1990 design, Arms on reverse. All stamped PRØVE. Sieg GP33, 34b, 34x, 37b. About Uncirculated-Brilliant Uncirculated. (4)
Lot 841
Germany. Small lot of Notgeld and Medals, generally porcelain. Includes Saxony 7-piece Notgeld Set, 1921 -- 20 and 50 Pfennig, 1,2 5,10, and 20 Mark. Red, the last three gold leaved. In original Meissen case (some scuffing). Winter Sports Week Medal, 1922. White, 36mm. Skier; Hungertaler, 1922. Black on white porcelain, 47.5mm. Starving mother and child/Tree. Split and repaired; Westphalia. 10,000 Mark. Gilt Bronze. Stein. Rearing horse. With original box. Brilliant Uncirculated. (10)
Lot 959
Denmark. Trio of Medals. On the Coronation of Christian VIII and Caroline Amalie, 1840. Bronze, 48mm. By C. Christensen. Conjoined heads of the new king and queen right, rev. Crown over crossed sword and scepter within wreath. Minor contact marks, Good Very Fine; Agricultural Medal, 1864. Bronze, 37.5mm. By P. Petersen. Christian IX head left, rev. Danish Arms on round shield over farming tools within wreath. Attractive soft vermilion undertone, About Uncirculated; 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Christian IX and Louise, 1888. Bronze, 53mm. By Schmahlfeld and Holst. Conjoined heads of the royal couple left within inset circle, rev. Twelve-line legend within circle, wreath around with the names of Christian and Louise's children: Frederik (later Frederik VIII), Alexandra (who became the wife of Edward VII and Queen-consort of Great Britain), George (King George I of Greece), Dagmar (wife of Tsar Alexander III and Empress-Consort of Russia as Maria Feodorovna), Thyra and Valdemar. Dark reddish-mahogany, Extremely Fine.
Lot 960
Denmark. Pair of Shooting Medals. Both Royal Copenhagen Shooting Society & Danish Brotherhood. 50th Anniversary of Christian IX's Membership in the Society, 1886. Bronze, 45mm. By Schmahlfeld. King's head left, rev. Radiant sun shining down on six-line legend with anniversary dates. Small edge bump lower reverse, light friction marks in silvery, prooflike fields, About Uncirculated; 50th Anniversary of Frederik VIII's Being Made a Brother, 1911. Uniformed bust of the king left, rev. 17th Century rifleman before crowned Arms. Very minor contact marks, Extremely Fine. (2)
Lot 964
Pair of Medals: France. Louis XIV (1643-1715). Defeat of the Spanish in Catalonia, 1677. Bronze, 41mm. By Jean Mauger. Peruked head of Louis right, rev. Trophy of Arms, mountain peaks in background. Some minor friction marks; Switzerland. Geneva. Jean le Fort, First Consul, 1734. Bronze, 54.3mm. By Jean Dassier. Bust of the First Consul facing, his head ¾ left, rev. Liberty seated right, holding capped pole and bible, resting her arm on Cantonal Arms, four putti before her involved in various pursuits. Minor reverse deposits. Both Extremely Fine. [2]
Lot 965
France. Birth of the King of Rome, 1811. Bronze, 41mm. By Andrieu, Jouannin; Denon. Head of the infant prince, Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles left, rev. Marie-Louise standing facing, 3/4 right, holding her child, who strokes her chin, in her arms. Bramsen 1099, Julius 2431. Light brown with lilac hues, About Uncirculated.
Lot 970
Great Britain. Trio of Medals. On the Death of Isaac Newton, 1727. Bronze, 42.5mm. By Jean Dassier. Draped bust of Newton ¾ right, rev. His monument in Westminster Abbey. Eimer 505, MI ii 470/85. A few minute deposits; George IV (1820-1830). Medallic Chronology of the Reigns of England. White Metal, 51mm. Vital dates for all of England's rulers since the Norman invasion around Arms, and central legend. A few very minor friction marks; Uniface oval Medal. Bronze, 53 x 42.5mm. Motto of the Order of the Garter: HONI SOIT QVI MAY Y PENSE around uncertain Arms. Appears to be 17th -early 18th Century. Filemarks on blank reverse. The first two, Extremely Fine; the latter Very Fine. [3]
Lot 971
Great Britain. Liverpool & Manchester Railway Opened, 1830. Medal. Bronze, 49mm. By T. Halliday. Train crossing viaduct, landscape and canal below; VIADUCT OVER THE SANKEY CANAL & VALLEY, commemorative legend in ex., rev. Twin tunnel entrances seen through archway beneath which locomotives pass; ENTRANCE TO THE LIVERPOOL STATION & TUNNELS; in ex: PUBLISHED BY T. WOOLFIELD BAZAAR LIVERPOOL. BHM 1458, Eimer 1223, Moyaux 1458. Semi-glossy deep chestnut-brown, Extremely Fine.
Lot 972
Portugal. José I (1750-1777). Restoration of Lisbon after the 1755 Great Earthquake, 1775. Bronze, 46.3mm. (By Gaspar). Equestrian statue of José I; Latin legend around "The Great Restorer", date in Roman numerals below, rev. Crowned Lusitania standing before portico urging Trade, Navigation, Architecture and others to arise after the destruction caused by the Great Earthquake of Lisbon. Striking on All-Souls Day, November 1, 1755 a massive earthquake, followed by a devastating tsumani and fires, almost completely destroyed Portugal's capital. Modern seismologists, whose very profession began as an outcome of this catastrophic event, estimate that the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.5 to 9. Shocks were felt as far as Finland, and according to some reports as far as Greenland and the Caribbean. But not only Lisbon was affected, the earthquake and tsunami wrought widespread destruction throughout the south of Portugal. King José, who would spend the rest of his life fearing to live within confined spaces, launched immediate efforts to rebuild Lisbon and Portugal. In less than a year, the debris was cleared from the city and restoration began. Dark coffee-brown, Extremely Fine.
Lot 974
Small lot of World Medals & Tokens (19): Includes Souvenir of Balloon (Henry Giffard) Flight over Paris, 1878; three Admiral Vernon medals (2 with broken edges); 1840 Prussian Bronze 51mm Masonic Medal by Loos, small edge ding; Uniface 45mm Seal of the City of Rheinfelden in Aargau, Switzerland; Czechoslovakia Shall Be Free Again, 1939; Modern medal emulating Francis and Mary coinage; miscellaneous tokens and modern British base metal coins (9). Good to Extremely Fine. [28]
Lot 975
Denmark. Rabbi Isak Noa Mannheimer Medal, 1863. Honorary Citizen of Vienna. Bronze, 50.1mm. Unsigned. Capped bust left of Mannheimer, the first pastor of the Jewish community in Vienna; GEB: Z: KOPENHAGEN. 17. OCT: 1793 below, rev.. Three-line Hebrew legend (Psalm XL.X) within spray, German legend above. Bergsoe 1075 (R2), Sch. Horsky 7464, Unger 4323, Wurzb.5909. Son of a chazzan, Isak Noa (Issac Noah) Mannheimer was born in Copenhagen in 1793 and began the study of the Talmud at an early age. He later studied philospohy, Oriental languages and theology at the University there. When the Jews of Denmark were emancipated in 1814, confirmation became obligatory and Mannheimer was the first to hold the office of catechist. In 1821, he went to Vienna and organized a congregation, then left for Germany to preach. He returned to Vienna, in 1824 to head the new synagogue. As he could not receive the title of preacher or rabbi, Mannheimer became the "Direktor der Wiener K.K. Genehmigten Oeffentlichen Israelitischer Religionsschule". On his 70th birthday, Mannheimer was made an honorary citizen of Vienna. Deep chestnut brown with iridescent undertone over some minor contact marks, Extremely Fine. An Extremely Rare and seldom offered Judaica Medal.
Lot 981
France. French Geodesic Mission Medals, 1744. Trio of modern Paris mint restrikes in Silver ("1973" on edge) and Bronze (2). 41mm. Louis XIV bust right, rev. The French king standing atop the globe, flanked by cherubs with measuring devices; "MISSIS AD AEQUATOREM ET POLUM ARCTICUM ASTRONOMIS" and Roman date in ex. The purpose of the Geodesic Mission was to conclusively put to rest whether the circumference of the Earth was greater around the Equator or greater around the Poles. To this end, two expeditions were sent out: one to Lapland near the North Pole, led by Swedish physicist Anders Celsius and French mathematician Pierre Maupertuis; the other was sent to Ecuador, at the Equator, led by French astronomers Charles Marie de La Condamine, Pierre Bouguer, Louis Godin and Spanish geographers Jorge Juan and Antonio de Ulloa. The silver, AU with some hairlines, the Bronze, Uncirculated, one Matte. (3)
Lot 982
France. Quartet of French Polar Expedition Medals. Paris mint issues: Jean Charcot, 1867-1936. Bronze. Hexagonal, 55mm. Bust 3/4 left of the French ploar scientist, signed "R. Gregoire 1938" at left/Charcot's ship "Pourquoi-Pas?" flanked by anniversary dates and penguins, ship's wheel below; J.B.Charcot--Expeditions Polaires Francaises Medal. Bronze, 68mm. By Paul Richer. Bust of Jean-Baptiste Charcot right/the ship "Pourquoi-Pas?"; Paul-Emile Victor--Expeditions Polaires Francaises. Bronze, 68mm. By G.B. Bazor. Bust of Victor left, dogsled team in background/Expedition tractors, plane overhead; Expeditions Polaires Francaises, 1947-1997. Bronze, 72mm. Arctic figures clasp hands above globe, "Groenland - Terre Adelie"/Names of French explorers around emblem. All Uncirculated. (4)
Lot 987
U.S. Byrd -- Conquest of the Poles, 1926-1929. Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Medal. Bronze, 82mm. By Kilenyi, produced by Whitehead-Hoag, Newark, NJ. Head of Rear Admiral Richard Byrd left, wearing aviator's cap and goggles, in clouds, legend below, twin globes and dates at bottom, rev. Byrd's aeroplance with sea struts flying right above polar landscape, atop the plane is an eagle sitting, wings back. A few minute taps on edge. Extremely Fine.
Lot 988
U.S. Byrd Antarctic Expedition 1933-1935. Service to Dairy Industry Medals. Commemorative in Bronze, and Award medal in Silver-washed Bronze, 63mm. By "JP" (ligature). Bull head left, towers and polar ship with radiant sun in background, revs. Within wreath: for service to the Dairy Industry, in commemoration by the American Guernsey Cattle Club May 1935 legend; the Award medal has "Presented By" and blank space below (unawarded) in place of "in commemoration". Extremely Fine. Scarce medals. (2)
Lot 989
U.S. Arctic - Antarctic Medal. Society of Medalists, 24th Issue, 1941. Bronze, 72mm. By Erwin F. Springweiler. Medallic Art Company, NY. Polar bear, head raised, standing right atop ice peaks, geese before; * GREELY * BARTLETT * PEARY * BYRD * around; ARCTIC before, rev. Four penguins on ice flow; * PALMER * WILKES * BYRD * ELLSWORTH * around; ANTARCTIC below. Uncirculated.
Lot 991
World's Columbian Exposition, 1893. Official Award Medal. Bronze, 76 mm. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles Barber. Columbus left stepping onto the soil of the New World, hooded figure behind (Augustus Saint-Gaudens), rev. Expo legend on central plaque, flanked by torches, Muses and globe above, ship below. Awarded to Leopoldo Arnaud (for, according to an old accompanying note, an exhibit of South American minerals). Leopoldo Arnaud, who headed the 1884 scientific expedition into the Chaco region of northern Argentina, published his "Una Expedicion par las Regiones Mineras del Norte de la Republica: Impresiones de Viaje", along with his work on his voyage to Gran Chaco, in 1889 springboarding his role as scientific delegate for Argentina to the Paris Expo of that year and later to the World's Fair in Chicago. Arnaud was later Consul of Peru in Chicago, see the next lot. Eglit 90, Baxter 87. In original aluminum, plush-lined case of issue. Choice About Uncirculated.
Lot 996
France. Grouping of Architect Medals awarded to Leopold Arnaud. Societé Des Architectes Diplomes Par le Gouvernment, June 1924. Gilt Bronze, 50 mm. Lovely obverse allegorical scene depicting Muse and three students; five-line legend reverse with engraved name and date. Set in period bezel with double-prong reverse bar for wear. Accompanied by a Diploma in Architecture from the École Nationale Des Beaux-Arts, Paris, June 5, 1924 (edge foxing and tears); ND (ca. 1945). Silver, 50 mm. Inscribed "A Leopold Arnaud President Du Groupe Americain "En Reconnaissance". In red, plush-lined case; 1945. Silvered Bronze, 71 mm. Rev. Compass with central plaque in spray, inscribed "GROUPE/AMERICAIN/1945. L'Académie d'Architecture. Member's Medal, 1959. Gilt Bronze, 32 mm. Modernistic design depicting Muse with lamp of knowledge and pillars. Set in bezel for wear; also small Columbia School of Architecture machine-key charm. Silver and enamels. Very Fine-About Uncirculated. (6)
Lot 997
United States, Spanish-American, Argentina, Brazil, and Italy. An additional grouping of Architectural and Academic medals presented to Leopold and Leopoldo Arnaud. Medals -- U.S. The American Institute of Architects - Fellow. Neck Badge, 1950. Sterling. Medallic Art Co., NY. Accompanied by AIA Award Document, March 22, 1950; Small University of Pennsylvania Bicentennial Medal on ribbon; Columbia University, Interclass Fencing Medal, 1915 (unnamed). By Dieges & Clust, NY; Order of Cellar Rowgues. Gilt AE; American Institute of Architects Centennial Medal, 1957. Bronze, 69 mm. Medallic Art Co., NY; Haney Medal, School Art League of New York City, 1933; Spanish-American. Liceo de America, Madrid - Confraternidad Hispano Americana. Silver medal, 31 mm. Columbus bust left/Twin crowned globes flanked by crowned pillars. Engraved L. ARNAUD on scroll (likely Leopoldo, the father); Argentina. Academia Nacional De Bellas Artes Medal. Gilt Silver, 24 mm. Argentine Arms/Legend. Engraved: ARo. LEOPOLD ARNAUD/ACADÉMICO/CORRESPONDIENTE. In Constante Rossi, Buenos Aires, box of issue. Accompanied by Award Document, April 15, 1945 and related correspondence; Brazil. City of Belém Medal. Gilt and enamels. Given for Academic Lectures. With Award Document, Belém, April 24, 1961;Italy. University of Pisa Centennial Medal, 1948. Bronze, 55 mm. High-relief Mossotti bust/Liberation scene. Given for lecturing; also Medallic Art Company 50th Anniversary Medal and Leonardo Da Vinci NY Exhibition Medals, 1940 (2). Very Fine-About Uncirculated. (17)
Lot 611
GRANT`S ROYAL 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch whisky. Bottled by William Grant & Sons. 75.7% volume, 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. In bronze carton. GRANT`S ROYAL 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch whisky. Bottled by William Grant & Sons. 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. In silver carton. HOUSE OF LORDS 8 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch whisky. Bottled by William Whiteley & Co. 75.7% volume, 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. OLD BANNOCKBURN Blended Scotch malt whisky. Distilled and matured by Deanston Distillers Ltd., Sole U.K. Sales Agent F. Butcher & Co. Ltd. 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. GLEN CARREN 8 YEAR OLD Pure Highland malt Scotch whisky. 75.7cl, 40% volume. In carton. OLD RARITY De luxe blended Scotch whisky. Produced by Bulloch Lade & Co. Ltd. 75.7% volume, 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. In carton. 6 bottles No damage
Lot 337
A group of silver items, including a two handled bowl, London 1905 by Mappin & Webb, a vesta case and a set of six coffee spoons, together with a plated bronze circular brooch decorated in relief with a medieval lady, detailed `R. Cochet`, a silver and enamel moose brooch and a carved shell cameo.
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