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• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION •

• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION •
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 1:00 PM
EASTGATE (CINCINNATI), OHIO
Located at the Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245.  Exit 63A off I-275 to32 to Eastgate Blvd.


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61 Pair Bronze French Wall Sconces Pair Bronze French Wall Sconces Floral form with blown milk glass flower form shades and pierced circular backplates, 13" long. 100 300 Fine.
62 Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Bookcase Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Bookcase With drawer in base section, rolled top section,, most with paper labels, very clean original finish.   34" x 12" x 61" high.   300 600 Good condition.
63 Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Bookcase Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Bookcase With drawer in base section, rolled top section,, most with paper labels, very clean original finish.  34" x 12" x 61" high. 300 600 Good condition.
64 Pair Bronzed Spelter Sculptures Pair Bronzed Spelter Sculptures Of armoured knights, bronzed finish on white metal, unmarked, 21 1/2" high. 200 400 Fine.
65 French Figural Clock French Figural Clock Bronzed metal and verigated pink/tan marble with sculpture by W. Szczeblevski, entitled Reine Des Mers. Mythological figure of nude nymph with dolphins, cheribum and birds. Artist signed on back W. Szczeblevski. Enameled dial with Arabic numerals, brass time & strike spring driven eight day movement with pendulum, marked made in France with numbers,15 x 10 1/4 x 19" high. 300 600 Fine.
66 Mahogany Eagle Carved Federal Sofa Mahogany Eagle Carved Federal Sofa High scrolled arms with feather carving on front, back with carved eagles head terminals and carved winged lions paw feet, red upholstery, circa 1820-30, 75 x 24 x 44 1/2" high. 600 1200 Old refinish, good condition.
67 French Mantle Clock French Mantle Clock Gilt metal and white alabaster case with enameled dial with Roman numerals, gilt figure of young gentleman atop with floral surround, over alabaster base with gilt mounts. Eight day time and strike spring driven brass movement marked LBR Jafy & Co. Medailir, 9 3/4 x 4 x 13 1/2" high. 150 350 Missing pendulum and minor wear to gilt.
68 E. Howard & Co. Regulator Clock No. 75 E. Howard & Co. Regulator Clock No. 75 With painted steel dial with Roman numerals, signed E. Howard & Co./Boston, brass weight driven 8-day time only movement with brass weight and pendulum. Walnut case with gallery with four finials, carved crest, over round dial door with floral in corners, brass knob, flanked by reeded flat columns with bulls-eye and floral carved capitals and plinths, over drop front with pressed floral feize and reverse painted tablet, 15 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 33 1/2" high. 1000 2000 Older finish, lacking wood pendulum cover; Good condition.
69 Lockwood & Almquist Wall Regulator Clock Lockwood & Almquist Wall Regulator Clock Painted round steel dial with Arabic numerals, signed Lockwood & Almquist/Incorporated/New York with seconds dial above center, brass time only spring driven eight day movement with pendulum, in mahogany case with scrolled base and stepped top molding, 19 x 9 1/4 x 43 1/4" high 200 400 Good condition.
70 Inlaid French Bracket Cock Inlaid French Bracket Cock Enameled dial with Arabic numerals, mahogany case with stepped domed top with cast bronze handle over front with satinwood floral inlay, flanked by fluted quarter columns with turned capitals and plinths, cove molded base with string inlay and brass square feet. Brass time & strike eight day spring driven  movement, marked H&H and Made in France with pendulum, old original finish. Sides with openings for sound, 11 x 6 1/2 x 15" high, less handle. 200 400 Fine.
71 Herschede Cased Carriage Clock Herschede Cased Carriage Clock Enameled dial with Roman numerals marked Herschede and France, base case with beveled glass top to view escapement, bale handle at top. Brass eight day spring driven movement with original key in original fitted box with hinged lid, clock is 2 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2" high, less handle. Box is 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 4" high. 150 350 Wear to box cover, else Fine.
72 H. Hughes & Son Ships Chronometer H. Hughes & Son Ships Chronometer Silver dial with Roman numerals seconds dial below center and winds dial above, marked H. Hughs & Son LTD/59 Frenchurch St. London, in brass gimbaled case with tools, mounted in mahogany case with brass mounts and label on front reading H. Hughes & Son LTD/1369/8344/London. Push button top lid release for viewing with glass cover, key locked second lid for access to clock, 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 7 1/2" high. Clock comes with partially printed ships record listing Hughes in ink as chronometer maker for yacht Olive K, captain O'Shanghnessy, dated May 11, 1932, cleaned & repaired by T.S. & J.D. Negus, N.Y. The yacht Olive K was built for Charles F. Kettering in 1927 by Defoe. The yacht was a 172 foot twin screw diesel. Charles F. Kettering was the founder of Delco and the head of research for General Motors and one of the periods foremost inventors. 800 1500 Fine.
73 Neghs, N.Y.  Ships Clock Neghs, N.Y.  Ships Clock Chelsea type with silvered dial with Roman numerals signed Neghs/New York with seconds dial above center in brass round wall mounted case. Eight day spring driven time only movement, with key, 6 1/2" diameter x 2" deep. 100 200 Wear to dial, else Fine.
74 N. Munroe Shelf Clock N. Munroe Shelf Clock Circa 1800-10, Shelf clock with round repainted dial with Roman numerals, signed N. Munroe with original cut steel hands. Black field below dial with polychrome painted floral swags. Brass weight driven time only movement with original weight and pendulum. Case in mahogany with cove molded pediment with square fluted plinth topped with brass spiked urn finial with cast brass spread winged eagle atop, over kidney form door with stepped cove molding below. Base with highly figured crotch mahogany front with two cross banded edges with smaller in bleached mahogany, over fine ogee bracket feet, pine secondary wood, old refinish with good color, 13 1/4" x 6 3/4" x 35" high. The Munroe brothers were apprenticed to Simon Willard in Boston. Daniel left first to Concord and was shortly followed by his brothers Nathaniel and William. They were some of the first clock makers in this town. 1000 2000 Brass works may be questionable, but appear to be original.  Hood trim questionable, possibly replaced.
75 Olympia Disc Music Box & Cabinet Olympia Disc Music Box & Cabinet Single comb with 15 1/2" discs, original chromolithograph on inside of lid and celo label, includes 22 discs, carved oak case with original crank handle, box is, 22" x 20" x 10 1/2" high. Stand in oak with single drawer over door with applied carving on front and divided interior for storage of discs, 20 1/2" x 23" X 32 1/2" high. 1000 2000 Missing a few disc dividers in stand; else fine.
76 Braum's Lullaby Music Box Braum's Lullaby Music Box Unmarked but likely French or Swiss with fixed key wind on base, push button on top that plays when depressed and stops when released, likely used to summon a clerk at counter or deck at place of business. Plays Braum's Lullaby tone, green fabric cover on bun feet, mid 19th century, 5 x 3 x 3 1/2" high, works fine. 100 300 Very slight wear to fabric, else Fine.
77 Regina Double Comb 20 3/4” Disc Coffin Music Box Regina Double Comb 20 3/4” Disc Coffin Music Box Double folding serpentine doors on lid, paneled sides and floral carved molding on bum feet, original celo label on interior with original crank, 21 x 29 x 11 3/4" high. with four disc records. 1600 2600 Music box does play, although needs some adjustments for excellent sound.
78 Ariston Ogranette Ariston Ogranette Ebonized and maple case with original hand crank complete with 25 13" discs, made in Germany, in original old varnish finish, 16" square x 10" high. 200 500 Fine.
79 "New Rhapsody" Sterling Silver Flatware Set by International "New Rhapsody" Sterling Silver Flatware Set by International 82 Pieces including 13 dinner knives, 8 bread & butter knives; 1 cheese knife, 1 cake knife, 13 dinner forks, 13 salad forks, 13 soup spoons, 13 tea spoons, 1 gravy ladle, 1 serving spoon, 1 meat fork, 1 jelly spoon, 1 child's fork & 2 child's spoons, total weight 103.60 ozt. All in fitted mahogany box 800 1500 Fine.
80 Robinson Circus Cincinnati Silver Presentation Pitcher by Gorham Robinson Circus Cincinnati Silver Presentation Pitcher by Gorham Gorham coin silver with lion, anchor and "G" hallmarks over "510" over retailer stamp "Harry R. Smith & Co." This wonderful silver pitcher has full young woman bust in classical drapes on handle, Greek key and acanthus engraving, front with presentation inscription reading "Presented To/John Robinson/by/Faran & McLean propititers of the Cincinnati Enquirer/as a token of their/Graditude for his devoton & friendship/during the dark period of the last/Four Year/Cincinnati Sept. 7th, 1865". Pitcher is 8 x 6 x 12" high, total 44.10 ozt. John Robinson was the founder of the John Robinson Circus, out of Terrace Park, Ohio, at one time the largest American circus with the most animals in any show. James J. Faran & Washington McLean were co-owners of the Cincinnati Enquirer from circa 1840-65, and of course the "dark period of the last Four Years" refers to the American Civil War.   These Robinson family silver items were in the family for over 150 years. 800 1500 Fine.
81 Robinson Circus Coin Silver Medallion Covered Butter Dish Robinson Circus Coin Silver Medallion Covered Butter Dish Coin silver made by Wood & Hughes, N.Y.C., circa 1860 and marked "W&H/900/1000", with two bust medallion figures on handles, chased and engraved floral design as lots above, with matching engraved initial as last "C.F.R.", 9 x 61/4 x 5"" high, weight 14.65 ozt. John Robinson was the founder of the John Robinson Circus, out of Terrace Park, Ohio, at one time the largest American circus with the most animals in any show. These Robinson family silver items were in the family for over 150 years. 200 400 Fine.
82 John Robinson's Duhme Coin Silver Mint Julip Cup John Robinson's Duhme Coin Silver Mint Julip Cup Marked "Duhme" on base and engraved "John Robinson on side, 3 1/4" diameter x 3 1/2" high, total weight 5.05 ozt. These Robinson Circus family silver items were in the family for over 150 years. 200 400 Fine.
83 John Robinson's Duhme Coin Silver Mint Julip Cup John Robinson's Duhme Coin Silver Mint Julip Cup Marked "Duhme & Co." on base and engraved "John Robinson on side, 3 1/4" diameter x 3 1/2" high, total weight 5.05 ozt. These Robinson Circus family silver items were in the family for over 150 years 200 400 Fine.
84 Chased Sterling Silver Inkwell Chased Sterling Silver Inkwell Body with chased floral scroll, domed hinged lid with removable sterling well, marked on base with makers crest mark and Sterling/493/E, 2 1/2" diameter x 1 1/2" high.  Total weight 1.95 ozt. 100 300 Fine.
85 "Silver Surf" Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Stieff "Silver Surf" Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Stieff 94 Pieces including 12 dinner knives, 9 bread & butter knives, 2 master butter knives, 1 cake knife, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 1 pickle fork, 1 meat fork, 24 tea spoons, 2 olive spoons, 10 ice tea spoons, 3 large serving spoons, 1 large slotted serving spoon, 1 flat serving spoon, 1 jelly spoon & 2 gravy ladles, total weight 103.15 ozt. All in fitted mahogany case. 800 1500 Fine.
86 Sterling Silver Opera Glasses Sterling Silver Opera Glasses Repousse floral silver, marked W J B & Co Sterling Silver with MOP eye pieces, marked Marchand Paris, 4" wide x 2 1/4" closed & 3" open. 100 200 Fine.
87 Tiffany Sterling Silver Clamshell Box Tiffany Sterling Silver Clamshell Box Hinged with snap closure, marked Tiffany & Co and Italy .925, 1 3/4" wide, total weight ? Ozt. 100 300 Fine.
88 Charles Eley English Sterling Silver Wine Ladle Charles Eley English Sterling Silver Wine Ladle London date letter for 1804 makers mark of Charles Eley, handle with grape leaves and vine, fluted bowl, 12 1/4" long, total weight 3.95 ozt. 200 400 Fine.
89 Stieff "Rose" Sterling Silver Flatware Set  Stieff "Rose" Sterling Silver Flatware Set  46 Pieces including 8 dinner knives, master butter knife, 8 dinner forks, 8 salad forks, 1 pickle fork, 4 table spoons, 11 tea spoons, 4 desert spoons, 1 jelly spoon, total weight 68.70 ozt. All in fitted mahogany case. 800 1200 Fine.
90 Sterling Silver Kirk "Repousse" Serving Pieces Sterling Silver Kirk "Repousse" Serving Pieces Lot of four, including large meat fork, second large fork, long serving spoon and fruit spoon with chased bowl, all marked Kirk & Sons Co., Sterling, total weight 10.15 ozt. 100 200 All Fine.
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