February 4, 2012 – Estate Treasures Auction | Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd.

Description:
This sale includes local estates and collections, featuring:

The living Estate of Elaine D. Knowles of Pittsboro, North Carolina; the collection of Mr. Jesse Morris, North Carolina; and a collection from Charleston, South Carolina.

Strong categories in this sale include: estate jewelry, china and porcelain, furniture, silver, and contemporary art.

Coins to be sold at: 12:00 P.M.
Silver to be sold at: 12:15 P.M.
Jewelry to be sold at: 2:00 P.M.

Art & Antiques sold throughout the afternoon!

Sale Location:
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. Auction Gallery
Hillsborough, NC

Sale Date and Time:
Estate Treasures Auction
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 12:00 P.M.

Sale Previews:
Friday, February 3, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Additional Amenities:
-Catering provided by The Wooden Nickel in Hillsborough, NC.
-Public Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.

Terms:
No Reserves. All sales subject to the terms & conditions of sale. Cash, check, Visa, MC, AX, and Discover. 13% buyer’s premium. 3% discount for cash/check. 6.75% NC tax. NCFL#7452

Photos and Descriptions:
We add new photos and descriptions every day, so please check back often! If you have any questions regarding specific items, please do not hesitate to contact us for additional assistance.

1. 19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest

some loss to mahogany veneers

detail of top

2. Curly Maple and Banded Inlay Chest, 19th Century

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3. Early American Hitchcock Style Rocker

19th century, some wear to paint as expected, wonderful comb-back form and scroll arms.

4. 19th Century Figured Maple and Cane Seat Rocker

5. 19th Century Hitchcock Side Chair

painted and shaped back of double cornucopia

6. Unusual Set of (4) American Fancy Chairs, 19th century

painted rush seats, green and yellow paint over red stain, some loss to paint.

detail of single chair

7. 19th Century Graduated Chest of Drawers

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8. 19th Century Bachelor's Chest

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9. 18th century Tilt-Top Tea Table

with dish rim and birdcage support, obvious stains from use.

detail open

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10. Victorian One Drawer Work Table

with casters

11. Diminutive Victorian Rococo Settee

several areas of loss to mahogany veneers

label

12. Rare Set of Six Hitchock Dining Chairs

each with shaped and painted double cornucopia design, rush seats, some wear to paint as to be expected.

13. Chippendale Style Sofa

freshly upholstered in light blue, mahogany frame.

14. Antique Style Queen-Anne Wing Chair

likely made in 1940s, heavy frame, freshly upholstered, chip to one front foot (missing chip)

15. Victorian Marble Top Side Table

16. Diminutive Half-Round Farm Table

very primitive, rustic table with overall wear.

detail of top

17. Painted Iron Umbrella Stand

missing water tray, loss to paint, some minor rusting.

18. Sheraton Style Server

tall, but slender, beautiful mahogany, fluted legs with carved rosettes.

19. Chippendale Style Tea Table

reticulated gallery, two pull out slides on sides, carved legs with reticulated stretcher, good condition.

20. 19th Century Vanity Chair

solid mahogany

21. Brightly Painted Hitchock Chair

likely 19th century

22. Mahogany Ladies Vanity

lift top mirror and sides for storage, only one actual drawer.

detail open

23. Salesman's Sample Gateleg Table

very unusual, queen-anne foot, good condition.

24. Salesman's Sample Spool-Leg Drop Leaf Table

with casters, good condition, very unusual

25. Demilune Mahogany Sideboard

two doors and one drawer on Sheraton style legs, good condition, beautiful mahogany veneers.

26. 19th Century Drop Leaf Table

staining and splits to wood.

27. Fine Mahogany Nesting Tables

three tables with inlays to top, good condition.

28. Painted Tin Coal Scuttle

late 19th/early 20th century, tole style painted tin.

29. Kensington Company Mahogany Dining Table

with leaves as shown, opens to reveal extra leg supports, finish with overall cracking.

detail of top

label to bottom

30. Fireplace Group

Including: 19th century brass fireplace tools, 19th century pierced brass fender, 20th century wire fireplace screen.

31. Early 19th Century Diminutive Paint Decorated Chest

faux grain painted chest with iron lock, rope handles, the top with carved name: "GUST"?

carved name to top

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32. Diminutive Victorian Style Sofa

33. Duncan Phyfe Style Drum Table

mahogany, leather top.

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34. Iron and wood Bench

35. Flame Mahogany Extension Game Table

can be used as server, game table, or even dining table!

opens to fit many leaves

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37. 19th Century Rope Bed

does have rails and bolts

with rails

38. Antique Diminutive Corner Cabinet

39. Antique Brass Birdcage Frame

40. Painted Iron Piano Stool

41. Van Gogh Print

42. Botanical Print

43. 18th Century Style Botanical Print

44. Venetian Signed Print

signature

45. Jullien's Californian Quadrille

1853 sheet music cover

46. Empire Gilt Wall Mirror

47. Antique Map of the Phillipines

48. Antique Map of Martinique

49. Antique Map of Isle Saint Christophle

50. Antique Map of Bermuda

51. Set of Three Italian Painted Nesting Tables

detail of top

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53. Renee Magritte Surrealist Print

signature

54. Vintage Botanical Print

55. Vintage Botanical Prints

56. Set of (4) Vintage Parisian Prints

57. Set of (4) Vintage Parisian Prints

58. Set of (4) Vintage Parisian Prints

59. Set of (4) Vintage Parisian Prints

signature

J1. A Charming Agate Bead Necklace

designed as a graduating strand of agate beads, completed by a gold tone backchain and clasp.

J2. Group of Gold Jewels

including a stamped and tested 14KT engraved bangle bracelet, two tested 14KT necklace shorteners, a single tested 14KT earring, a pair of stamped and tested hanging gold earrings set with small light blue

J3.Group of Bead Necklaces and Earrings

metal and simulated coral earrings that compliment the necklace, along with a triple strand cultured pearl necklace with a sterling clasp and a pair of cultured pearl earrings with screwbacks in white metal.

J4. Nice Group of Assorted Jewelry

including a multi strand necklace which appears to have some silver content although unmarked, an antique Victorian beaded necklace set with chrysoprase beads (broken), three pieces of sterling miniature silverware reproductions from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and an unmounted aquamarine.

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J5. Group of Gold Jewels

including five gold rings of various sizes and karats of gold including 10KT and 14KT, all of which are stamped and tested, together with a stamped and tested 10KT necklace pendant, and a stamped and tested 10KT

J6. An Angelskin Coral Necklace

designed as a long strand of angelskin coral beads completed by a filigree sterling silver clasp, 28 in. long.

J7. Group of Jadeite and Nephrite Jewelry

including a Nephrite bead necklace measuring 26 in. long, completed by a stamped and tested 14KT clasp, a pair of Jade earrings with drops and stamped and tested 14KT mounts, and a similar pair in lavender

J8. Lapis and Cultured Pearl Necklace

done in the endless style composed of lapis beads with five cultured pearl and tested 14KT stations.

J9. Gold and Malachite Pendant Necklace

designed as a stamped and tested 14KT malachite pendant on a stamped and tested 14KT flattened ropetwist chain, approximately 4.35 dwt.

J10. Two Pairs of Gemstone Studs, Gump's

each simply set with a gemstone bead either in rose quartz or malachite, completed by stamped and tested 14KT post and friction backs, maker's mark for Gump's of San Francisco, in an original Gump's pouch and outer box.

J11. Group of Sapphire & Synthetic Sapphire Jewelry

including a sapphire and diamond stickpin and a pair of synthetic sapphire earrings in a stamped and tested 14KT mount.

J12. Gold and Gem Set Brooch/Pendant Necklace

designed with foliage set with eight small green chrysoprase and a small cultured pearl, which in turn suspends a cultured pearl drop, completed by a small gold curb link chain, both mounted in stamped and tested 14KT.

J13. Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Pins (one Merrin)

including a circle pin set with small alternating sapphires and diamonds by Merrin, with maker's mark and in original box, together with a starburst pin set with a small old mine cut diamond and numerous seed pearls, both mounted in stamped and tested 14KT gold, approximately 5.35 dwt.

J14. Red Jade and Gold Earrings

each simply set with a pear shaped red jade suspended from a round button shaped red jade cabochon, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold.

J15. Pair of Malachite and Gold Earrings

designed as a round domed malachite cabochon within a sunburst gold surround, completed by a malachite drop, in a Shreve, Crump, & Low box which was likely the original retailer, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, approximately 2.7 dwt.

J16. Pair of Gold Hoop Earrings

Metropolitan Museum of Art Reproduction, each designed as a huggie hoop in the etruscan style, mounted in stamped and tested 18KT yellow gold, in original box.

J17. Pair of Gold Earclips, circa 1940s

simply designed as overlapping leaves creating an overall floral look, accompanied by a Shreve, Crump, & Low box which may be original to the estate division of the store, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT, approximately 5.05 dwt.

J18. Group of Antique Jewelry and Fragments

including an antique portrait miniature of a lady on ivory (damage and loss to ivory) within a gold filled pendant frame, a painted porcelain gold filled brooch (missing pin stem), a small antique gold filled cameo brooch of a lady, a gold filled carved pink hardstone cameo brooch of a lady (clasp needs repair), a beautifully made gold filled porcelain brooch depicting an angel (porcelain plaque is loose and needs to be remounted), and a gold filled mother of pearl brooch in a wiretwist frame.

J19. Large Gold and Cameo Brooch

set in the center with a large wonderfully carved cameo of a lady in formal dress surrounded by flowers, within an ornate wirework frame of stamped and tested 14KT white gold, with pendant loop for suspension

J20. Two Antique Cameo Brooches

including a stamped and tested 14KT example depicting two angels, and a gold filled example depicting a Roman god scene with a seed pearl surround (age hairlines to cameo that do not come through the front, appears to be stable).

J21. Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Brooches

the first designed as two intertwining gold mounts in a circle design set in the center with small pink stones, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT gold, the second designed with peridot and seed pearls in the Edwardian taste, with pendant loop for use as a pendant as well, mounted in stamped and tested 9CT gold, approximately 6.3 dwt.

J22. Two Vintage Amethyst and Gold Jewels

including a pair of earrings designed as bezel set round amethysts with navette shaped drops that in turn suspend an amethyst briolette, with screw backs, in stamped and tested 14KT gold: the second designed as a circle brooch set with round amethysts in between gold hearts, in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, approximately 8.3 dwt.

J23. Antique Gold Portrait Brooch

set in the center with an oval porcelain plaque painted with a lady, within a stamped and tested 14KT gold frame, with a higher karat looking finish, completed by a pendant loop and pin stem.

J24. Group of Assorted Silver Jewelry

including a belt buckle set with a carved bone center stamped sterling, two turquoise bracelets which are Native American and unmarked but have some silver content which is unknown, three marked and unmarked silver rings (one missing center stone), a stamped sterling Marcasite initial brooch which suspends a pocket watch, a stamped sterling ropetwist chain with quarter pendant, and a stamped sterling brooch, approximately 7.95 troy oz including stones and the quarter pendant.

J25. Vintage Gold Portrait Miniature Brooch

depicting a young lady with flowers in her hair within a stamped and tested 14KT gold scrollwork frame.

J26. Group of Assorted Gold Jewelry

15 pieces in total, including a pair of small gold hoops, a box chain (broken), seven pendants including some set with gemstone, a gold rope twist bracelet, two antique crescent shaped brooches, a single gold shirt stud, and an ivory bange with gold wire accents, most pieces except for the two crescent brooches and shirt stud are stamped and/or tested 14KT, the other three pieces in stamped or tested 10KT, approximately 11.6 dwt (not including ivory bangle).

J27. Two Gold, Blue Topaz, and Diamond Pendants

including a smaller oval shaped example; and a larger pear shaped example which also functions as an enhancer, approximately 3 dwt.

J28. Gent's Masonic Ring

a stamped and tested 10KT two tone gold Masonic ring set in the center with a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately .30 carat (approximately K color, SI1 clarity), ring size 10.

J29. Group of Assorted Gold and Gem Set Rings

including a stamped and tested 14KT example set with a small oval ruby within a diamond surround (1 diamond deficient), a stamped and tested 10KT example set with two round peridots and small diamonds, a stamped and tested 10KT example in a three stone motif with dark blue stones and small diamonds, an unmarked but tested 10KT example designed as a pear shaped gold mount, a large tested 10KT gold ring set with a large amber cabochon, and a stamped and tested 14KT gold example set with moissanite in a three stone engagement ring style, ring sizes 5.25, 6 (with sizing bar), 6.5, 6.5, 8.5, 8.25, approximately 16.2 dwt.

J30. Two Pieces of Sapphire and Gold Jewelry

including a small sapphire bead and stamped and tested 14KT white gold bracelet, and a cross set with square shaped sapphires in a stamped and tested 14KT gold mount, approximately 2.2 dwt.

J31. Group of Vintage Jewelry

including a clip set with faux pearls in a white metal from the 1930s, a gilt metal box set with scottish agates, a stamped and tested 14KT link bracelet suspending a gold filled heart shaped locket (bracelet broken), an antique foil backed low karat gold ring, and a pair of round blue stone earrings set in gilt metal with 14KT backs, ring and bracelet weigh approximately 8.2 dwt.

J32. Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring

set with numerous square cut emeralds and small round diamonds in an architectural style stamped and tested 14KT setting, ring size 6.5, approximately 8.4 dwt.

J33. Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Rings

including a stamped and tested 14KT example set with a cameo of a lady within a ropetwist seed pearl surround, ring size 6.75, together with an antique gold ring set with a small cushion shaped diamond, ring size 6.75, approximately 8.2 dwt.

J34. Jade, Gold, and Diamond Cocktail Ring

circa 1950s, designed with an oval jade cabochon within a curving ropetwist surround and six small round full cut diamonds totaling approximately .12 carat (approximately H color, SI1 clarity), ring size 7, approximately 4.1 dwt.

J35.Gold and Lapis Bracelet

designed as ornately carved barrel shaped links spaced with small blue hardstone beads which are probably lapis, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, 7.5 in. long, approximately 2.5 dwt.

J36. Gold Pen

designed as a simple engine turned gold pen which can double as either a fountain pen (blade deficient) or ballpoint pen, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT, approximately 19.3 dwt. including inside parts (unable to open the pen to remove them).

J37. Two Gold and Diamond Brooches

including one designed as a double flower set in the center with two small round diamonds, the second is a filigree mount designed as a bird with four diamonds around the border, both mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow and white gold respectively, approximately 6.2 dwt.

J38. Set of Gold and Synthetic Coral Jewelry

the ring set with a pear shaped carved synthetic coral stone within a ropetwist stamped and tested 14KT gold mounting, with a pair of earrings en suite, approximately 9.2 dwt.

J39. Gold and Synthetic Sapphire Brooch

designed as a two tone stamped and tested 18KT gold brooch in a scroll design reminiscent of the retro period, set with three round synthetic sapphires, approximately 3.3 dwt.

J40. Gentleman's Diamond Ring

diamond weighing approximately .20 carat with a .16 carat diamond on either side (approximately H color, SI1 clarity) set in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, approximately 5.7 dwt.; ring size 13

J41. Duane Maktima Sterling Pendant and Collar

designed and crafted by Duane Maktima, a Native American jewelry designer of Laguna and Hopi descent, with inlaid coral, lapis, and green turquoise centered in an open sterling silver surround suspended on a V shaped sterling collar. Each marked sterling and with maker's mark. Pendant 3 x 2 in.; Collar 6 x 5.5 in. 3.00 troy oz.

J42. Duane Maktima Sterling Necklace with Inlaid Stones

pendant of pentagonal form with inlaid multi hardstone plaque bezel set and suspended from a solid tapered drop link necklace completed by open curb link chain. Both marked sterling and with maker's mark. Pendant 2 x 2.25 in. LOA 10.5 in.. Clip earrings en suite 1 x .75 in.; approximately 3.15 troy oz.

J43. Maktima Sterling and Inlaid Pendant & Earclips

the pendant and matching earclips set in an arrowhead shape inlaid with various hardstones (possibly black jade and rosarita), in very good condition.

J44. Frank Patania Sterling Silver Earrings

each designed as a tapered plaque set in the center with a cabochon lapis, signed, completed by clip backs.

J45.Maktima Sterling Silver and Gold Earrings

each simply designed in a round button shape, the center set with high polish stamped 14KT yellow gold with textured sterling surround, completed by clip backs.

J46. Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Girard Perregaux

designed as a simple stainless steel case, completed by a later stainless steel stretch band, appears to set and run although movement is not guaranteed, completed by its original box.

J47. Three Strand Beaded Necklace

purportedly purchased at Neiman Marcus but with no mark, set with various glass beads and rough tumbled ruby beads, completed by a carved dragon closure (stone clasp has been broken and reglued)

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Please scroll down to view text descriptions of Jewelry, Silver, Coins, Assorted Items, Furniture, and Fine Art & Mirrors to be sold this sale: | Jewelry: | Lot 1 - "A Charming Agate Bead Necklace" - designed as a graduating strand of agate beads, completed by a gold tone backchain and clasp. Lot 2 - "Group of Gold Jewels" - including a stamped and tested 14KT engraved bangle bracelet, two tested 14KT necklace shorteners, a single tested 14KT earring, a pair of stamped and tested hanging gold earrings set with small light blue Lot 3 - "Group of Bead Necklaces and Earrings" - including a multi strand coral example with stamped and tested 14KT gold clasp, together with a pair of gilt metal and simulated coral earrings that compliment the necklace, along with a triple strand cultured pearl necklace Lot 4 - "Nice Group of Assorted Jewelry" - including a multi strand necklace which appears to have some silver content although unmarked, an antique Victorian beaded necklace set with chrysoprase beads (broken), three pieces of sterling miniature Lot 5 - "Group of Gold Jewels" - including five gold rings of various sizes and karats of gold including 10KT and 14KT, all of which are stamped and tested, together with a stamped and tested 10KT necklace pendant, and a stamped and tested 10KT Lot 6 - "An Angelskin Coral Necklace" - designed as a long strand of angelskin coral beads completed by a filigree sterling silver clasp, 28 in. long. Lot 7 - "Group of Jadeite and Nephrite Jewelry" - including a Nephrite bead necklace measuring 26 in. long, completed by a stamped and tested 14KT clasp, a pair of Jade earrings with drops and stamped and tested 14KT mounts, and a similar pair in lavender jade. Lot 8 - "Lapis and Cultured Pearl Necklace" - done in the endless style composed of lapis beads with five cultured pearl and tested 14KT stations. Lot 9 - "Gold and Malachite Pendant Necklace" - designed as a stamped and tested 14KT malachite pendant on a stamped and tested 14KT flattened ropetwist chain, approximately 4.35 dwt. Lot 10 - "Two Pairs of Gemstone Studs, Gump's" - each simply set with a gemstone bead either in rose quartz or malachite, completed by stamped and tested 14KT post and friction backs, maker's mark for Gump's of San Francisco, in an original Gump's pouch and Lot 11 - "Group of Sapphire & Synthetic Sapphire Jewelry" - including a sapphire and diamond stickpin and a pair of synthetic sapphire earrings in a stamped and tested 14KT mount. Lot 12 - "Gold and Gem Set Brooch/Pendant Necklace" - designed with foliage set with eight small green chrysoprase and a small cultured pearl, which in turn suspends a cultured pearl drop, completed by a small gold curb link chain, both mounted in stamped and tested Lot 13 - "Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Pins (one Merrin)" - including a circle pin set with small alternating sapphires and diamonds by Merrin, with maker's mark and in original box, together with a starburst pin set with a small old mine cut diamond and numerous seed Lot 14 - "Red Jade and Gold Earrings" - each simply set with a pear shaped red jade suspended from a round button shaped red jade cabochon, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold. Lot 15 - "Pair of Malachite and Gold Earrings" - designed as a round domed malachite cabochon within a sunburst gold surround, completed by a malachite drop, in a Shreve, Crump, & Low box which was likely the original retailer, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow Lot 16 - "Pair of Gold Hoop Earrings" - Metropolitan Museum of Art Reproduction, each designed as a huggie hoop in the etruscan style, mounted in stamped and tested 18KT yellow gold, in original box. Lot 17 - "Pair of Gold Earclips, circa 1940s" - simply designed as overlapping leaves creating an overall floral look, accompanied by a Shreve, Crump, & Low box which may be original to the estate division of the store, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT, Lot 18 - "Group of Antique Jewelry and Fragments" - including an antique portrait miniature of a lady on ivory (damage and loss to ivory) within a gold filled pendant frame, a painted porcelain gold filled brooch (missing pin stem), a small antique gold filled cameo Lot 19 - "Large Gold and Cameo Brooch" - set in the center with a large wonderfully carved cameo of a lady in formal dress surrounded by flowers, within an ornate wirework frame of stamped and tested 14KT white gold, with pendant loop for suspension Lot 20 - "Two Antique Cameo Brooches" - including a stamped and tested 14KT example depicting two angels, and a gold filled example depicting a Roman god scene with a seed pearl surround (age hairlines to cameo that do not come through the front, appears Lot 21 - "Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Brooches" - the first designed as two intertwining gold mounts in a circle design set in the center with small pink stones, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT gold, the second designed with peridot and seed pearls in the Edwardian Lot 22 - "Two Vintage Amethyst and Gold Jewels" - including a pair of earrings designed as bezel set round amethysts with navette shaped drops that in turn suspend an amethyst briolette, with screw backs, in stamped and tested 14KT gold: the second designed as a Lot 23 - "Antique Gold Portrait Brooch" - set in the center with an oval porcelain plaque painted with a lady, within a stamped and tested 14KT gold frame, with a higher karat looking finish, completed by a pendant loop and pin stem. Lot 24 - "Group of Assorted Silver Jewelry" - including a belt buckle set with a carved bone center stamped sterling, two turquoise bracelets which are Native American and unmarked but have some silver content which is unknown, three marked and unmarked silver Lot 25 - "Vintage Gold Portrait Miniature Brooch" - depicting a young lady with flowers in her hair within a stamped and tested 14KT gold scrollwork frame. Lot 26 - "Group of Assorted Gold Jewelry" - 15 pieces in total, including a pair of small gold hoops, a box chain (broken), seven pendants including some set with gemstone, a gold rope twist bracelet, two antique crescent shaped brooches, a single gold shirt Lot 27 - "Two Gold, Blue Topaz, and Diamond Pendants" - including a smaller oval shaped example; and a larger pear shaped example which also functions as an enhancer, approximately 3 dwt. Lot 28 - "Gent's Masonic Ring" - a stamped and tested 10KT two tone gold Masonic ring set in the center with a round brilliant diamond weighing approximately .30 carat (approximately K color, SI1 clarity), ring size 10. Lot 29 - "Group of Assorted Gold and Gem Set Rings" - including a stamped and tested 14KT example set with a small oval ruby within a diamond surround (1 diamond deficient), a stamped and tested 10KT example set with two round peridots and small diamonds, a stamped and Lot 30 - "Two Pieces of Sapphire and Gold Jewelry" - including a small sapphire bead and stamped and tested 14KT white gold bracelet, and a cross set with square shaped sapphires in a stamped and tested 14KT gold mount, approximately 2.2 dwt. Lot 31 - "Group of Vintage Jewelry" - including a clip set with faux pearls in a white metal from the 1930s, a gilt metal box set with scottish agates, a stamped and tested 14KT link bracelet suspending a gold filled heart shaped locket (bracelet broken), Lot 32 - "Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring" - set with numerous square cut emeralds and small round diamonds in an architectural style stamped and tested 14KT setting, ring size 6.5, approximately 8.4 dwt. Lot 33 - "Two Vintage Gold and Gem Set Rings" - including a stamped and tested 14KT example set with a cameo of a lady within a ropetwist seed pearl surround, ring size 6.75, together with an antique gold ring set with a small cushion shaped diamond, ring size Lot 34 - "Jade, Gold, and Diamond Cocktail Ring" - circa 1950s, designed with an oval jade cabochon within a curving ropetwist surround and six small round full cut diamonds totaling approximately .12 carat (approximately H color, SI1 clarity), ring Lot 35 - "Gold and Lapis Bracelet" - designed as ornately carved barrel shaped links spaced with small blue hardstone beads which are probably lapis, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, 7.5 in. long, approximately 2.5 dwt. Lot 36 - "Gold Pen" - designed as a simple engine turned gold pen which can double as either a fountain pen (blade deficient) or ballpoint pen, mounted in stamped and tested 14KT, approximately 19.3 dwt. including inside parts (unable to Lot 37 - "Two Gold and Diamond Brooches" - including one designed as a double flower set in the center with two small round diamonds, the second is a filigree mount designed as a bird with four diamonds around the border, both mounted in stamped and tested 14KT Lot 38 - "Set of Gold and Synthetic Coral Jewelry" - the ring set with a pear shaped carved synthetic coral stone within a ropetwist stamped and tested 14KT gold mounting, with a pair of earrings en suite, approximately 9.2 dwt. Lot 39 - "Gold and Synthetic Sapphire Brooch" - designed as a two tone stamped and tested 18KT gold brooch in a scroll design reminiscent of the retro period, set with three round synthetic sapphires, approximately 3.3 dwt. Lot 40 - "Gentleman's Diamond Ring" - three stone diamond ring set in the center with a diamond weighing approximately .20 carat with a .16 carat diamond on either side (approximately H color, SI1 clarity) set in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, Lot 41 - "Duane Maktima Sterling Pendant and Collar" - designed and crafted by Duane Maktima, a Native American jewelry designer of Laguna and Hopi descent, with inlaid coral, lapis, and green turquoise centered in an open sterling silver surround suspended on a V Lot 42 - "Duane Maktima Sterling Necklace with Inlaid Stones" - pendant of pentagonal form with inlaid multi hardstone plaque bezel set and suspended from a solid tapered drop link necklace completed by open curb link chain. Both marked sterling and with maker's mark. Pendant 2 x Lot 43 - "Maktima Sterling and Inlaid Pendant & Earclips" - the pendant and matching earclips set in an arrowhead shape inlaid with various hardstones (possibly black jade and rosarita), in very good condition. Lot 44 - "Frank Patania Sterling Silver Earrings" - each designed as a tapered plaque set in the center with a cabochon lapis, signed, completed by clip backs. Lot 45 - "Maktima Sterling Silver and Gold Earrings" - each simply designed in a round button shape, the center set with high polish stamped 14KT yellow gold with textured sterling surround, completed by clip backs. Lot 46 - "Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Girard Perregaux" - designed as a simple stainless steel case, completed by a later stainless steel stretch band, appears to set and run although movement is not guaranteed, completed by its original box. Lot 47 - "Three Strand Beaded Necklace" - purportedly purchased at Neiman Marcus but with no mark, set with various glass beads and rough tumbled ruby beads, completed by a carved dragon closure (stone clasp has been broken and reglued) Lot 48 - "A Gentleman's Gold Filled Wristwatch, Hamilton" - designed as a cushion shaped gold filled case, engraved on the reverse "L.M.P.", completed by a later expandable band, overall the watch is in fair cosmetic condition and does not appear to be running at this time. Lot 49 - "A Cultured Pearl Necklace" - designed as a 31 in. long strand of 8 mm cultured pearls with moderate blemishing and fair luster, completed by a 14KT yellow gold navette shaped clasp. Lot 50 - "A Cultured Pearl Necklace" - designed as a 24 in. long strand of 7-7.5 mm cultured pearls of off white body color with slightly pink overtones, good luster, and light to moderate blemishing, completed by a 14KT yellow gold navette shaped clasp. Lot 51 - "Gold and Synthetic Coral Floral Brooch" - designed as a synthetic coral rose among stamped and tested 18KT yellow gold leaves. Lot 52 - "Gent's Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Invicta" - designed as a cushion shaped stainless steel case with blue face, completed by a blue leather strap, appears to be running but movement not guaranteed, completed by original box. Lot 53 - "Pair of "Greek Marble" Stickpins" - each set with natural rock or unpolished marble within a stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold. Lot 54 - "Custom Made Tri Color Gold Band" - designed as a simple gold band with makers mark "M&Co.", size 8, approximately 3 dwt., in very good condition. Lot 55 - "Pair of Gold and Blue Enamel Cufflinks" - designed as oval plaques with blue enamel surround, each engraved with initials "L.M.P.", in very good cosmetic condition with tarnishing to gold, stamped and tested 14KT; approximately 9.8 dwt. Lot 56 - "Sterling Silver Key, Tiffany & Co." - designed as a sterling silver key which has a sterling cover that slides off, in very good condition, approximately .625 troy ounces. Lot 57 - "Gold "Solitaire" Pendant, Tiffany & Co." - designed by Elsa Peretti, simply set with a solitaire pendant made out of gold which is meant to look like a diamond, completed by the original chain, mounted in 18KT yellow gold, approximately 1.9 dwt., with Tiffany Lot 58 - "Pair of Gold Earrings" - each designed as a large orb with gold granulation decoration, suspended from fan shaped gold mounts, acid tests for 14KT gold, approximately 3.2 dwt. Lot 59 - "Sterling Silver and Leather Belt" - designed as a black leather belt with decorative stitch detailing, completed by a Sterling Silver buckle clasp. Lot 60 - "Sterling Silver and Leather Belt" - designed as a simple dark brown leather belt with Sterling Silver buckle clasp. Lot 61 - "Antique Gold and Onyx Locket" - designed with a swivel feature, set with white and black onyx with one side having an intaglio of a steer, mounted in tested 14KT gold, Lot 62 - "Two Antique Stickpins" - the first designed as a gold snake set with three Old European Cut diamonds totaling approximately .10 carat (approximately G color, VS clarity) in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold by Carrington & Co., with Lot 63 - "Gold Necklace" - designed as a squared wheat chain in stamped and tested 14KT yellow gold, approximately 19 dwt. | Silver: | Lot 1001 - "Mexican Sterling Silver Dessert Server" - in the Georg Jensen style with bud and leaf form handle. (8.25 in.; 3.9 troy oz.) Lot 1002 - "Pair of Victorian Silver Shakers" - (London, 1899), baluster form with chased and repousse foliate scroll decoration, removable covers with decorative piercing and finial. Monogrammed. (4 in.; 4.55 total troy oz.) Lot 1003 - "Georgian style Silver Tea Accoutremonts" - (Sheffield, 1913), with sponsor's mark for "John Round," the seven piece set includes six teaspoons and matching sugar tongs. All with bright-cut engraving and presented in a custom box. (2.5 total troy oz.) Lot 1004 - "Three Sterling Silver Items" - including a creamer and sugar set (5.5 total troy oz.) and a compote with gadrooned rim by Preisner (6 x 6.75 in. diameter). Lot 1005 - "Durgin / Gorham "Fairfax" Sterling Flatware" - (48) pieces including: (8) knives (8 5/8 in.); (7) forks (7 1/8 in.); (8) salad forks; (9) teaspoons; (8) butter knives; (7) serving pieces; and (1) Alvin sterling spoon. Monogrammed. (41.3 total weighable troy Lot 1006 - "(3) pcs. S. Kirk & Son "Repousse" Sterling" - including a two-piece carving set (knife 9.5 in.) and letter opener. Lot 1007 - "Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra" - three light form, detachable arm allows for use as a candlestick, weighted. (10.5 x 12.5 in.) Lot 1008 - "Three Sterling Silver Table Articles" - including a compote (2.75 x 6.5 in. diameter) and a parcel gilt sugar & creamer set. All weighted. Lot 1009 - "Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar" - by Manchester Silver Co., parcel gilt. (2.75 in.; 5.65 total troy oz.) Lot 1010 - "Georgian style Sterling Silver Sugar & Creamer" - by Fisher, each raised on cast and applied claw feet with shell shoulders. (2.5 in.; 4.3 total troy oz.) Lot 1011 - "S. Kirk & Son "King" Sterling Carving Set" - no monogram. (knife - 14.5 in.) Lot 1012 - "Sterling Silver Footed Creamer & Sugar" - by Webster Co. (3.25 in.; 4.1 total troy oz.) Lot 1013 - "Three Sterling Silver Table Articles" - including a pair of candlesticks by Frank M. Whiting in their "Talisman Rose" pattern, weighted (3.5 in.); and a sterling rimmed dish by Webster Co. (1.25 x 6 in. diameter) Lot 1014 - "Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer" - by Ellmore Silver Co., with turned mahogany handle. (3.75 x 8.75 in.; 6.1 troy oz.) Lot 1015 - "Three Ornate Silver Servers" - including a pair in the Dutch style retailed by Marshall Field & Co., cast sterling silver (9.75 in.; 6.45 total troy oz.); the third a Continental dessert server with delicated pierced blade and shell pattern handle, Lot 1016 - "(7) Sterling Handled Servers" - including a modern style hand-wrought butter spreader, (2) cheese servers, fruit knife, (2) souvenir pieces, and pastry server. This lot also includes a silverplate pie server. Lot 1017 - "Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra by Lunt" - three light form with convert to single candlesticks. (13.25 x 11.5 in.) Lot 1018 - "Fine Old Sheffield Plate Tea Urn, circa 1820" - in the Regency style, urn form with double cast and applied acanthus form handles, the whole raised on a quatrefoil base on four bun feet, gadrooning throughout, turned ivory handle to spigot. (15 in.) Lot 1019 - "French 1st Standard Silver Sugar Tongs" - with maker's mark in lozenge, bright cut engraved monogram, pricked decoration to sides, paw form tongs. (5.75 in.; 1.15 troy oz.) Lot 1020 - "Kentucky Silverplate Soup Ladle, circa 1860" - retailed by J. Dolfinger & Co. of Louisville, fiddle & thread handle with dramatic bowl, no monogram. (12.5 in.) | Coins: | Lot 2001 - "Confederate $5 and U. S. 1874/5 10-cent notes" - Fair with splits. Lot 2002 - "Group of Coins" - (2) French printed tokens and 1790s Directoire 5 centimes; (90+) modern European coins Lot 2003 - "Group of Coins" - (11) Mixed U. S. coins: (2) U. S. large cents: 1845 and 1848; 1920-S half; 1964 half; 1966 half; (3) Barber dimes; (2) Liberty Head nickels; Indian cent Lot 2004 - "(17) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2004 Lot 2005 - "(16) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2004 Lot 2006 - "(9) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2003 Lot 2007 - "(10) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2003 Lot 2008 - "(10) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2003 Lot 2009 - "(12) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2003 Lot 2010 - "(11) Different U.S. Uncirculated Sets" - 1990 - 2003 Lot 2011 - "(7) Contemporary Uncirculated Sets" - after 2000 Lot 2012 - "(19) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1990s Lot 2013 - "(14) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1990s Lot 2014 - "(17) U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1990s Lot 2015 - "(19) U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1980s Lot 2016 - "(20) U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1990s Lot 2017 - "(10) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1980s Lot 2018 - "(13) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1970s - 1990s Lot 2019 - "(6) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2004 Lot 2020 - "(9) Different State Quarter Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2009 Lot 2021 - "(6) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2004 Lot 2022 - "(6) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2004 Lot 2023 - "(6) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2004 Lot 2024 - "(5) Different U.S. Proof Sets" - 1999 - 2003 Lot 2025 - "(10) State Quarter Proof Sets" - 2001 (3); 2002 (2); 2003 (5) Lot 2026 - "1892 and 1893 Columbian Halves" - in period mounts Lot 2027 - "1835 Half Cent" - toned VF with rim damage from old mount Lot 2028 - "1769 Hibernia Halfpenny & 1785 Connecticut Copper" - Lot 2029 - "1787 Fugio Cent" - AG /G, corrosion Lot 2030 - "1787 Fugio Cent" - G+, smooth surfaces Lot 2031 - "1796 Large Cent" - AG, smooth surfaces Lot 2032 - "1798 Large Cent" - G / AG Lot 2033 - "1798 Large Cent" - AG Lot 2034 - "(24) Damaged Large Cents" - Draped Bust ? Coronet Lot 2035 - "1805 Quarter" - AG holed Lot 2036 - "1805 Quarter" - AG / PR, damage to obverse Lot 2037 - "1917 Type I Quarter" - aVF, nice Lot 2038 - "1813 Half Dollar" - VG, mottled obverse Lot 2039 - "1834 Half Dollar" - Fine Lot 2040 - "1836 Half Dollar" - VG+ Lot 2041 - "1842 Half Dollar" - VF Lot 2042 - "1847 Half Dollar" - XF, some residual luster Lot 2043 - "1860-O Silver Dollar & 1846 Half Dollar" - VF holed Lot 2044 - "1846 Silver Dollar" - G Lot 2045 - "1921 Morgan & 1922 Peace Silver Dollars" - incl. 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar, XF; (2) 1922 Peace Silver Dollars, aXF Lot 2046 - "(20) Capped Bust and Liberty Seated Dimes" - very worn and/or damaged Lot 2047 - "(27) Capped Bust and Liberty Seated Half Dimes" - worn and/or damaged Lot 2048 - "(25) Silver Trimes" - worn and/or damaged; halved 3-cent nickel Lot 2049 - "Ancient Greece, Bactrian Kingdom, Panteleon" - ca. 171 ? 160 B.C., bronze karshapana. Very scarce Lot 2050 - "Africa, Kantanga cross money" - 16th century Lot 2051 - "Mexico reales & Carlos IV and Oaxaca reales" - incl. Mexico, 1790 8 reales, Carlos IV and Oaxaca, 1812 2 reales Lot 2052 - "UK, George VI, 1951, 5 shillings" - copper-nickel, prooflike | Assorted: | Wedgwood “Whitehall” dinner service; Blown glass hurricane shades; Coalport dinner service with numerous serving pieces; Gaudy Welsh (3) piece tea service; Gaudy Welsh teacup & slop bowl; Kentucky silverplate ladle; French silver sugar tongs; Pair of Samson armorial plates; Pair of Royal Crown Derby “Imari” footed compotes; Pair of Royal Crown Derby soup bowls; Royal Crown Derby (7) piece dessert service; Black Forest carved inkwell; 19th century French ormolu and marble inkwell; 19th century Staffordshire blue & white cup & saucer; 19th century Fairings collection; Pair of Glass lustres, pink-cut-to-clear; Copeland soup tureen with cover; Etruscan majolica pitcher; Staffordshire cow & calf figure; Staffordshire spill vase; 19th century English “Luzerne” blue & white platter; “Copeland late Spode” ironstone platter decorated in the Chinese taste; English “Chinoiserie” decorated tea service; Haviland; Doulton Lambet; 19th century Lusterware – pink, copper, and silver; Toleware; English “Forget Me Not” mug with “West View of the Iron Bridge;” Children’s ABC plates; 18th century English soft-paste porcelain; Crown Ducal “George Washington” Commemorative Plates, circa 1930s; Several antique powder horns; 19th century English fern decorated pitcher; (2) Chinese “Canton” platters; Booths china reticulated basket; Assorted Chinese export blue & white porcelain; 19th century German porcelain headed doll, marked A1776M EUD 7 Dep., att. Cuno & Otto; att. Steiff teddy bear; Pair of West German toy horses by Steha; Large collection of Quimper; Ashworth English ironstone platter; Large 19th century English meat platter, “Mayflower Border;” French military transfer-ware plates with whimsical scenes; Chinese export porcelain “Lighthouse” teapot with armorial cartouche; English toby jug in the form of a seated Punch; Navajo Yei rug, very finely woven, circa 1970; 19th century Overshot coverlet; Japanese bark covered glove box; Chinese mud figures; Miniature Chinese animal figures; Pair of Chinese dolphin form & gilt candlesticks; (6) Decoys; Antique Coast Guard “Boat Signals;” “Explosive Detonator;” Large Bavarian silver rimmed china dinner service; Hamilton & Elgin pocket watch; Southwestern blackware vessel signed “Juanita;” Ben Owen Master Pottery large frog-skin pitcher; Ardmore Studios hand-painted ceramic teapot, South African; Art glass 1969 vase; Heavy copper handled bucket; Cut glass; Penland glass artist Roger Lang art glass vase; Chinese lidded jar; Persian antique vase; Aynsley cup & saucer set; Steuben footed bowl; Camera collection including Tamron, Nikkor, Chinon, Nikon, Vivitar, and accessories; 19th century Asian floor vase with female figure; Imperial Gallery Imari bowl; (3) 19th century Mustache cups; Ceramic artist signed plaque titled “Sunset 2004;” 19th century Chinese porcelain washbowl with wide rim; 19th century Doulton punchbowl with chintz rim; (3) Chinese nesting bowls; Gorham “Cherrywood” china dinner service; Gorham crystal stemware; Weller art pottery landscape bowl; Book Set – The South in the Building of the Nation (published in Richmond); Pair of Period Chippendale brass andirons on ball foot with spurred legs; Balinese carved Madonna & Child with wall bracket; Eva Ludwig 1971 carved sculpture; Red painted child’s chair; Collection of NC contemporary studio pottery; Pickard “Waterfowl” collector’s bowl; early 19th century Copper tea kettle with acorn finial; Cut glass covered butter dish; Several carved & painted fishing lures by George Aho; Triumph American Limoges china; Pair of Asian root-wood tiger carvings; Fine vintage shaped toleware tray; and more!!! | Furniture: | 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest; 19th century English Hepplewhite mahogany veneered server; 19th century American mahogany hooded cradle, dovetailed case, with inlay; Pair of 19th century Knife boxes with mahogany veneer and bellflower inlay; Antique Federal style mahogany sideboard on tall, reeded legs; Custom Chippendale style slant front desk with dovetailed case; Upholstered Chippendale style camelback sofa; American Sheraton bird’s eye maple veneer four drawer chest; Set of (4) American 19th century Fancy Chairs with green paint and mustard stenciled decoration, rush seats; Paint decorated New England small dome-top and dovetailed trunk; Rare 19th century New England tiger maple rocking chair; circa 1810 American Hepplewhite four drawer chest, mahogany, with French feet; 19th century American stenciled rocker with high comb back; Federal New England bow-front four drawer chest, circa 1810, mahogany veneers, shaped skirt with French bracket foot; circa 1830 American gentleman’s bureau, two-over-four drawers, fine mahogany veneers; Victorian walnut one-drawer work table; Set of (6) American 19th century Hitchcock chairs, black paint with stenciled decoration, rush seats; Queen Anne style wing chair with shell carved knee and stretcher base; George II style tea table with pierced gallery; circa 1830 Child’s settee, mahogany veneer with serpentine seat rail; 18th century American Queen Anne tilt-top tea table, dovetailed birdcage, raised pad foot; Custom Hepplewhite style inlaid card table with serpentine front; Victorian cast iron cane stand; Eastern NC late Victorian painted dresser with raised panel doors and tall legs; Nest of (3) tables in green paint; Federal style dining table with single pedestal and three leaves; Biggs of Richmond Federal style mahogany sideboard; Mahogany nest of three tables with banded border; Antique diminutive Sunderland table with pad foot; Regency style inlaid console table on tall reeded legs; Pair of Eastlake parlor chairs; Pair of Walnut circa 1900 one drawer side tables; Mahogany tall poster tester bed, early 20th century, urn finials; Set of (8) Dining chairs, mahogany, pierced splat; Federal style Dining table with single pedestal and four down-swept legs; circa 1830 American mahogany veneer chest-of-drawers; Federal style mahogany china cabinet; early 19th century New England six drawer maple chest; Nest of (4) tables with shell inlays; Set of (6) Contemporary high back upholstered dining chairs by La-Z-Boy; Large drop leaf dining table, cherry and mahogany, stretcher base; Antique wrought iron custom coffee table with glass top; circa 1900 Painted double-sided Apothecary chest; Cathay Camphor wood Asian carved blanket chest; Victorian child’s swing cradle; 20th century Dining table with reeded leg; Collapsible child’s bed, circa 1910; Sligh office desk with black leather top; Edwardian mahogany sideboard on tall fluted legs; 1920s Hepplewhite style lady’s vanity; Oval Victorian marble top side table; 19th century Rope bed; Edwardian mahogany server on tall fluted legs; Hepplewhite style inlaid card table, opens and expands to convert to a dining table; and much more!!! | Fine Art & Mirrors: | OOC landscape by Voss Wieberg; Acrylic on paper by Lucious Oliver (Winston-Salem, NC), abstract; Victorian hair wreath in shadowbox frame; Bird’s eye maple & mahogany wall mirror; circa 1900 OOC seascape; Stephen White 1974 signed work, “Marian’s Hand-made Dress;” OOC contemporary floral still life signed A. Laura, 1976; Framed Mexican Aztec rubbing; Toyokuni diptych; Serigraph by Rance Hood; (5) Piranesi 19th century engravings with later framing; Elizbeth B. Henry giclee “Mara Lina,” #2/50, featuring zebras; Elizabeth B. Henry “Madonna of the Grasses,” #1/50; Magritte print; Spring botanical print; Van Gogh style print; Grand Canal lithograph; (2) 18th century Engravings by John Wyck and van Diest; Group of (5) Lithographs of the “Brooklyn Sanitary Fair,” dated 1864; 19th century Botanicals; 19th century American Classical wall mirror; Antique prints of butterflies and insects; “The Female Agent” print; Kellog “City Hall – New York” antique lithograph; Harper Weekly prints including “The East River Bridge;” Haitian Voodoo banner of “St. Jacques Majeur;” 1963 “Plumed Warrior” woodblock by Walter Williams, Mexico; Original work by King Kuka (Blackfeet Native American artist); Mosque large artwork; OOB still life of shoes and jug, signed “J. Banks;” OOC by Coffie Amenyah, dated 2004; Pen on paper drawing of a woman by John Groth, dated 1956; OOB snow scene by “J. Banks;” OOC still life with blueberries, signed “Ina King 1974;” Mixed media graphic work by Mary Ross; and more!!!