Fairfield Auction March 29th, 2009 Estates Auction in Ne../9march/140.jpgt featuring antiques and fine art

Fairfield Auction presents a MAJOR ESTATES AUCTION Sunday, March 29th at 11am 53 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 1/2 mile off exit 10, I-84, 10 minutes East of Danbury preview: Friday and Saturday prior, 11am-4pm each day, 9-11am auction day most items can be previewed during the sale
Session Two Results featuring English & Continental, Silver, Clocks and Jewelry `Click here for Session One results` click thumbnail images below to enlarge
LOT 137 Cartier Art Deco Sterling and 14k Gold Compact with original leather case 58mm x 44mm estimate 1000/1500 passed
LOT 138 Pair of 14k Gold Pins one in form of a bee, 25mm the other a donkey, 37mm 22 grams total weight estimate 500/700 SOLD $475
LOT 139 14k Gold Ring with Diamonds with three approx. .40 carat stones estimate 600/900 SOLD $450
LOT 143 1904 American $20 Gold Piece set in an 18k bezel estimate 800/1200 SOLD $1,400
LOT 144 18k Gold Link Bracelet 19cm, 41 grams estimate 500/700 SOLD $850
LOT 145 Tiffany & Company Enameled 18k Gold Floral Pin 64mm, 24 grams estimate 800/1200 SOLD $700
LOT 147 14k Diamond Ring in marquis shape estimate 500/700 SOLD $350
LOT 148 Tiffany & Company 14k Gold and Diamond Bow Pin 55mm wide 10 grams estimate 600/900 SOLD $700
LOT 150 Pair French Enameled Ladies Pocket Watches the larger 25mm diameter enamel losses late 19th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $1,300
LOT 151 Abercrombie & Fitch Chronograph Wrist Watch stainless steel case 37mm diameter circa 1940 condition: leather band well worn, crystal scratched, movement ticking but not keeping time, scratches. estimate 600/900 SOLD $600
LOT 152 Pair of 14k Diamond Bow and Drop Earrings estimate 300/500 SOLD $550
LOT 154 Baum & Mercier 18k Gold Wrist Watch 32mm diameter, 16cm bracelet condition: clean overall, runs. estimate 800/1200 SOLD $750
LOT 155 Lot of Three South African Kugerand Coins 1974, 1975 and 1977 estimate 2500/3500 SOLD $2,500
LOT 157 Tiffany & Company 18k Gold Wrist Watch by Universal, Geneva 33 grams condition: clean overall, runs. estimate 300/500 SOLD $500
LOT 159 Pair of Tiffany 14k Gold Pens each 10cm estimate 600/900 SOLD $450
LOT 160 Pair of 18k Gold Pins one in form of a cat, the other a leaf 23 grams total weight estimate 300/500 SOLD $400
LOT 163 Pair of David Webb 18k Gold Enameled Leopard Cuff Links 21 grams total weight condition: excellent overall, no apparent losses to enameling. estimate 600/900 SOLD $2,400
LOT 164 14k Gold Leopard Pendant manner of David Webb with diamond eyes and 74cm 14k gold chain 45 grams total weight estimate 500/700 SOLD $700
LOT 165 Gorham "Strasbourg" Sterling Flatware approximately 45 pieces estimate 400/600 SOLD $550
LOT 166 Dominick & Haff Sterling Repousse Bowl 13"x11"x3 1/2" circa 1900 estimate 400/600 SOLD $425
LOT 167 Gorham "Etruscan" Sterling Flatware approximately 100 pieces with monogram in design estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $900
LOT 168 Victorian Sterling Repousse Flask foliate pattern with birds 6" high 5 troy ounces estimate 400/600 SOLD $475
LOT 171 Mogens Ballin Sterling Chalice dated 1912 5 3/4" high estimate 300/500 SOLD $175
LOT 176 German Bracket Clock signed Langschwert/ Wurzberg 19th century estimate 800/1200 SOLD $1,200
LOT 177 Fine Regency Mahogany Dumbwaiter with brass gallery and brass clad standard 42 1/2" high, 23" diameter circa 1810 estimate 1200/1800 SOLD $800
LOT 178 Diminutive Regency Pembroke Table with book inlay and spade feet 28 1/4" high, 27"x35" top circa 1790 repairs to top at three hinges estimate 600/900 SOLD $425
LOT 179 English Embroidery and Wax Picture of Bowl of Fruit 10"x13 3/4" (not including frame) 18th century condition: a few very small chips to wax and one berry detached, silk backing with some tears along embroidery edges. estimate 800/1200 SOLD $650
LOT 180 Regency Corner Washstand with three drawers 40" high, 15" deep circa 1810 estimate 400/600 SOLD $350
LOT 181 Pair of Sheffield Plated Sauce Boats 9 3/4" wide, 5 5/8" high with armorial crests circa 1790 condition: numbered "3" and "4" from the original set, one lid slightly ill fitting, the other lid numbered "2" but fits well. No dings, dents or repairs. estimate 800/1200 SOLD $550
LOT 182 Marius Jean Antonin Mercie French bronze figure of David and the head of Goliath, 24" high signed A.Mercie cast by Barbedienne late 19th century estimate 2000/3000 SOLD $2,100
LOT 183 Continental Gravity Clock with painted faux marble decoration 14 1/2" high the clock uses gravity to power itself, descending the central racheted columns by means of a gear 19th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $300
LOT 184 Egyptian Carved Ushabti purchased in the 1959 auction of the "William Randolph Hearst Collection" of Antiquities, included the original catalog featuring the present figure. Ushabti note: per the 1959 catalog description this particular item not from Hearst's consignment 7" high condition: broken and reglued at the ankles, chip at end of beard, chips at back of repair, minor nicks overall. estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $1,500
LOT 186 Pair of Continental Porcelain Urns adapted to lamps 31" overall (19" porcelain) late 19th century estimate 2500/3500 SOLD $1,400
LOT 187 Large Pair of Engraved Cut Glass Goblets commerating the coronation of Edward VIII purchased at the Sotheby's Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sale included receipt by Stuart, 1936 estimate 3000/5000 passed
LOT 188 Signed Photograph of Princess Mary purchased at the Sotheby's Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sale included receipt 5 3/4" x 4 1/4" signed "Mary/1918" estimate 300/500 SOLD $150
LOT 189 George III Mahogany Game Table with scooped surface and drawer 19th century estimate 600/900 SOLD $500
LOT 190 English Sponge Decorated Provincial Corner Cupboard 76" high, 17 1/2" deep 19th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $800
LOT 192 George III Laquered Tea Table with chinoisere decoration 25" high, 31" diameter 19th century condition: seam separation at edge and piece was re-glued slightly off line, various small surface losses to chinoissere decoration. estimate 600/900 SOLD $650
LOT 193 William IV Mahogany Armchair with caned seat and back (fitted pad seat insert included) circa 1830 condition: caning good, a pair of old iron braces to back of frame, seam separation to frame from shrinkage, some filled with wood, rear left leg with diagonal crack. estimate 300/500 SOLD $450
LOT 195 Dresden Porcelain Tureen 19 1/2" high 20th century estimate 1200/1800 SOLD $950
LOT 196 French Portrait Miniature attributed to Charles Chaplin a girl holding her cat identified on paper glued to back of ivory "Mademoiselle Chaplin" 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" oval on ivory 19th century condition: excellent estimate 800/1200 SOLD $2,250
LOT 197 Folding Trigger Double Barrel Pistol mid-19th century estimate 200/300 SOLD $275
LOT 198 George III Tea Caddy with 3 fitted compartments on ball feet with ivory corner column supports 9 1/2" long late 18th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $400
LOT 199 Dutch Style Painted Dressing Screen 72" high, 63" wide folded: 21" wide, circa 1930 condition: three screw hole at back top corners (had eye screws for securing to the wall), one old latch screwed into lower corner in back as well, overall front surface very good, no tears, holes, flaking. estimate 300/500 SOLD $325
LOT 200 Pair of English Felt and Yarnwork Pictures each 11"x9" oval with period frames early 19th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $650
LOT 201 French Enameled Travel Clock signed Pierre Labuch 46mm high with original leather hinged case estimate 500/700 SOLD $325
LOT 203 18k Gold Strand Bracelet 18.5cm 38 grams estimate 400/600 SOLD $650
LOT 204 18k Gold Pendant with Diamonds set with an ivory Netsuke 55mm estimate 500/700 SOLD $650
LOT 205 Pair of Tiffany 14k Gold Pens each 10cm estimate 600/900 SOLD $400
LOT 210 Movado 18k Gold Wrist Watch with leather band estimate 500/700 SOLD $325
LOT 211 18k White Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring estimate 400/600 SOLD $1,000
LOT 212 Platinum and Diamond Ring center stone approximately .5 carat estimate 400/600 SOLD $750
LOT 215 Pearl Necklace with 14k and pearl clasp 84cm estimate 500/700 SOLD $225
LOT 216 Art Deco 14k Gold, Carnelian and Intaglio Cut Onyx Bracelet 18cm estimate 400/600 SOLD $500
LOT 217 14k Diamond and Garnet Ring with diamond shape setting estimate 400/600 SOLD $325
LOT 218 18k Enamel and Diamond Men's Ring estimate 400/600 SOLD $225
LOT 219 Pearl Necklace with 14k and jade clasp 36cm estimate 300/500 SOLD $200
LOT 225 Omega Ladies Constellation Two-Tone Wrist Watch 25mm serial # 7950803 with original box estimate 300/500 SOLD $275
LOT 226 Group of 3 Miniature Portraits including cutwork largest 11"x8 1/2" overall 19th century condition: waterstain (left), soiling and 3/4" tear (center), in good order (right) all in period frames estimate 400/600 SOLD $500
LOT 227 Group of 3 Miniature Portraits including English officer largest 8"x6" overall 19th century condition: two silhouettes with collection labels verso "Desmond Coke", all 3 in period frames. estimate 400/600 SOLD $750
LOT 228 Dutch Rococo Style Brass Chandelier with 12 lights estimate 400/600 passed
LOT 229 Admiral Nelson Patch Box 2" long early 19th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $200
LOT 230 English Provincial Corner Chair 29 1/2" high 19th century estimate 400/600 SOLD $250
LOT 231 Group of English Ceramics Wieldon Plates, Wedgwood basket and three Worcester leaf pickle dishes late 18th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $650
LOT 232 Group of Creamware for the Dutch Market each featuring portraits of King of Orange and his queen most late 18th century condition: 18th c. teapot with hairline and surface touch-up, 18th c. creamer with 2 large chips to spout, 2 plates cracked, tea caddy with broken and glued cover. estimate 1200/1800 SOLD $3,750
LOT 234 French Portrait Miniature signed Dumont 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" 19th century condition: excellent. estimate 300/500 SOLD $650
LOT 238 Pair of Miniature Portraits 2 1/2" high and 1 3/4" high both early 19th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $225
LOT 239 Dutch Repousse Silver Basket lacking liner 7" diameter, 11" high 19th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $350
LOT 242 Charles Gruppe a seated nude 11"x8" o/c condition: excellent- no damage or restoration. estimate 400/600 SOLD $475
LOT 243 Hermann Kern The Butterfly Collector 18"x12" oil on panel signed lower left "Kern H" with inscriptions verso condition: excellent- no damage or restoration. estimate 1200/1800 SOLD $3,000
LOT 244 J.C. Brown Ripple Front Beehive Mantle Clock 19" high circa 1850 estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $1,700 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 245 Williams & Hatch Banjo Clock 29" long circa 1850 estimate 400/600 SOLD $450 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 246 Ted Burleigh "Grafton" Wall Clock modeled after Aaron Willard 25" long circa 1975 estimate 3000/5000 SOLD $7,750 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 248 Rare "Beha" Musical Cuckoo Clock unsigned, but attributed to J. Beha based on construction 21" high circa 1900 estimate 3000/5000 SOLD $8,000 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 249 Lenzkirch Musical Wall Regulator with double-comb Symphonia disc music box with 37 discs (7-3/8 diameter) 41" overall circa 1900 estimate 2500/3500 SOLD $4,500 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 250 French Picture Clock with Music Box 29"x34" overall with 8" cylinder music box playing 6 tunes 19th century estimate 2000/3000 SOLD $2,250 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 257 J.C. Brown Acorn Clock with side arms 25" high circa 1850 estimate 5000/7000 SOLD $3,500 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 258 Terry & Son Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock with wooden works 29" high circa 1830 estimate 800/1200 SOLD $950 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 259 Birge & Fuller Candlestick Clock with wagon spring movement 26" high circa 1850 estimate 1500/2500 SOLD $1,800 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 260 Ansonia Queen Elizabeth Regulator 37" long estimate 300/500 SOLD $375 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 262 Chelsea #1 Oak Regulator 34" long circa 1900 estimate 400/600 SOLD $750 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 264 "Durfee" Lyre Banjo Clock dial later painted "Walter Durfee" circa 1900 estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $550 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 281 Kroeber Angel Swing Clock under dome estimate 800/1200 SOLD $850 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 282 Kroeber Parthia Wall Clock 32" long estimate 800/1200 SOLD $550 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 283 Kroeber 6 Bell Chime Clock time and strike on six bells this specimen is illustrated in Tran Duy Ly's Kroeber Clocks, page 345, and is described as the single known example estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $1,700 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 284 Kroeber #33 Walnut Wall Clock 46" long estimate 500/700 SOLD $475 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 286 Kroeber #49 Oak Wall Clock 49" long estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $900 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 289 A Group of Kroeber Alarm Clocks including Garland,Thistle Porcelene and Charlotte alarms plus two plush clocks estimate 300/500 SOLD $250 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 290 Kroeber Clock under dome unlisted in Kroeber book dome with taped crack estimate 200/400 SOLD $225 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 293 14k Gold Alligator Pin 70mm, 50 grams condition: excellent estimate 800/1200 SOLD $700
LOT 296 Donald McDorman Trompe l'oeil Pistol on Wall 16"x20" oil on masonite condition: excellent- no damage or restoration. estimate 1200/1800 SOLD $1,500
LOT 297 Albert Southwick Ipswich Beach 30"x40" oil on canvas condition: surface has become somewhat unstable with lifting and cracking (mostly left side). estimate 800/1200 SOLD $400
LOT 298 Peter Hopkins Temple Purged a tryptich with caligraphy on either side an oil, 27"x30" overall 42"x72" estimate 1000/1500 passed
LOT 301 Alphonse de Neuville A Cavalryman With His Horse 26"x21" oil on canvas signed and dated 1884 lower right condition: excellent- cleaned and lined, frame rubs, but no apparent damage or restoration. later frame. estimate 6000/9000 SOLD $5,250
LOT 303 Chippendale Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk 18th century with restorations estimate 800/1200 SOLD $700
LOT 307 English Bow Front Mahogany Chest with crossbanded top 43" wide, 33" high, 22" deep early 19th century estimate 400/600 SOLD $325
LOT 309 English Miniature Slant Front Desk 16"x16"x8" early 19th century estimate 300/500 SOLD $475
LOT 312 English Yarnwork Picture bathers in a river at a bridge 6"x10" excluding frame 19th century estimate 200/300 SOLD $900
LOT 324 French Carved Ivory Plaque with Cherubs Dieppe, France 7 3/4" x 3" 19th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $450
LOT 335 Black Forest Music Chair the seat and back tilting back to reveal a cylinder music box late 19th century estimate 600/900 SOLD $850 click here for clock collection condition reports (pdf file)
LOT 356 French Crystal Dresser Box with gilt metal mounts 20th century condition: excellent estimate 300/500 SOLD $375
LOT 357 Murano Blown Glass Chandelier 30" high, 20" diameter with no losses or damage early 20th century estimate 500/700 SOLD $850
LOT 358 Italian Giltwood Mirror with double arm sconce 28" high 18th century estimate 600/900 SOLD $375
LOT 359 Regency Twin Pedestal Dining Table circa 1810 51"w, 52" long with two leaves condition: butterfly jointed repair to separated piece of top, top refinished and possibly associated with a scratch at one end, base with old surface, with two leaves (associated), runners lacking , runner guides new, scuffs to legs, clip catches are old replacements. estimate 1500/2500 passed
LOT 410 Country Pine Work Table with breadboard top and drawer estimate 400/600 SOLD $350
LOT 413 George III Bedside Stand late 18th century estimate 400/600 SOLD $250
LOT 423 Meissen "Blue Onion" Partial Dinner Service early 20th century estimate 1000/1500 SOLD $1,300
LOT 451 Italian Marble Pedestal 41" high early 20th century estimate 200/300 SOLD $400
LOT 461 Elizabeth O'Neil Verner George Edwards' Doorway/ Charleston pencil signed etching 6"x7 1/4" estimate 300/500 SOLD $230
LOT 465 Group of Americana a pantry box with heart shaped tacking, a carved eagle panel and a small table globe estimate 200/300 SOLD $850
LOT 468 Sargent & Company Illustrated Catalog, 1884 with 882 pages of detailed illustrations of various hardware estimate 300/500 SOLD $150
LOT 507 Pair of Folk Art Watercolor Portriats the sister's Tempelton dated 1820 estimate 400/600 SOLD $625
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