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FORSYTHES’ LARGE PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION•

FORSYTHES’ LARGE PUBLIC ANTIQUES AUCTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014, 11:00 A.M.
CINCINNATI, OHIO

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10   Lot #151 - 180
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TITLE DESCRIPTION LOW EST HIGH EST CONDITION
             
151 FINE INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK FINE INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK With dome top case inlaid with satinwood string inlay, bracket base with silvered brass dial with Roman numerals, brass spring driven time, strike and chimes eight day works, unsigned with original pendulum, lacking key, 10.5 x 6,5 x 14.25”high in original finish. Fine. We do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches. 200 400
152 F.E. CALDWELL & CO. BRACKET CLOCK F.E. CALDWELL & CO. BRACKET CLOCK In mahogany with arch top case with brass carrying handle mounted at top, bracket base on turned bun feet, arch top door with ornate brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, face signed “F.E. Caldwell & Co.”. fast/slow dial set above also silvered. Brass time, strike and chime spring driven eight day works, signed on back-plate “LFS” inside circle, “Made in Germany 5408 N”, in original finish with original pendulum, lacking key, 8 x 10.5 x 15”high. Fine.  We do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches. 200 400
153 SETH THOMAS CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK SETH THOMAS CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK With polychrome enameled dial with floral swags, Arabic numerals signed on dial “Seth Thomas”. The case is bronze with shell and floral scroll work decoration and beveled glass doors at front and rear with matching side panels. Eight day time and strike brass spring driven works marked with “ST, in diamond inside circle, original pendulum and key, 8 x 6.5 x 14.5”high. Minor wear to finish, currently working. We do not guarantee clocks or watches to be in working order. 200 300
154 ORNATE FRENCH MARBLE CLOCK ORNATE FRENCH MARBLE CLOCK With heavy gilt bronze ormolu mounts white veined marble arch top case with bracket base having relief cherubim in ach above dial, floral scrolled columns and four floral scroll finials in gilt bronze. Bonze bevel with beveled glass, bronze and silvered bronze engine turned dial with Arabic numerals. The brass time and strike eight day spring driven works are signed on back-plat, but cannot read it, has original pendulum, circa 1870, 12 x 6.5 x 15.25”high. Minor wear to dial, some tight cracks in marble. We do not guarantee clocks or watches to be in working order. 150 250
155 ANSONIA FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK ANSONIA FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK Late 19th Century Ansonia clock.  Porcelain dial with open escapement.  15" high x 16" wide x 7" deep. Crack to dial, otherwise good condition. 150 350
156 FRANK HERSCHEDE CINCINNATI SHELF CLOCK FRANK HERSCHEDE CINCINNATI SHELF CLOCK Brass spring works with chimes in mahogany case.  9 1/2" high x 21 1/2" wide x 7" deep. Good condition. 150 350
157 FINE COPY OF HOWARD BANJO CLOCK FINE COPY OF HOWARD BANJO CLOCK In cherry case with nicely painted copies of Howard dial and tablets, brass time only weight driven movement, 12 x 4 x 29”high. Fine. We do not guarantee clocks or watches to be in working order. 200 300
158 NEW HAVEN BANJO CLOCK NEW HAVEN BANJO CLOCK In mahogany with silvered dial with Arabic numerals, reverse painted waist and lower door with geometric and painting of Mt. Vernon in door. Brass eight day time and strike spring driven movement with brass label on interior reading “”New Haven Clock Company/New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.” 12.25 x 4.5 x 42”high. Original printed paper label on back reading “30 Day Willard Time Piece/New Haven Clock Co./New Haven, Conn.” Fine. We do not guarantee clocks or watches to be in working order. 200 300
159 FINE VICTORIAN SHELF W/CARVED DEER HEAD FINE VICTORIAN SHELF W/CARVED DEER HEAD Circa 1880 walnut shelf with detailed carved deer head.  Original finish.  16" long. X 12 1/2" wide.   One small loss at antler, otherwise fine. 100 200
160 UNUSUAL VICTORIAN CARVED GAME MATCH HOLDER UNUSUAL VICTORIAN CARVED GAME MATCH HOLDER Circa 1880  match holder with carved wooden hanging game and long gun resting on carved medallion with striker below.  11" long. Loss at basket and tip of horn.  50 100
161 CINCINNATI ART CARVED BOOK RACK CINCINNATI ART CARVED BOOK RACK Cherry wood with floral carvings at each end and detailed floral carving at edge.  16 1/2" x 6 1/4". Fine. 100 200
162 REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX Double comb.  Style 12 oak case with drawer for disc storage.  10" discs.  23" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 11 1/2" high.    Lovely working order with original finish. 1500 2500
163 RABBIT IN CABBAGE MUSICAL AUTOMATON RABBIT IN CABBAGE MUSICAL AUTOMATON Keywind mechanism that plays one tune as long eared rabbit raises his head and ears, turns head and open and closes his mouth before returning to original position.  Probably by the French firm Roullet & DeCamps.  Has Fritz Muller Nurnberg label on bottom, probably the retailer.  8" high. Fine working order. 1000 2000
164 THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN 5 cobs.  14 1/2" x 12" x 8" high. Working order. 150 250
165 BRONZE FIGURE OF DIANA BY BARBEDIENNE  BRONZE FIGURE OF DIANA BY BARBEDIENNE  Fine figure of Diana the huntress with cupid, signed on base “F. BAREDIENNE FONDEUR”, in original dark brown patina, 12”high. Very minor repair to leg of Cupid, else  Fine. 400 800
166 BRONZE TAZZA BRONZE TAZZA Circa 1880 decorated with cast relief cherubim in center with griffins and scrollwork edge and base, in original patina, 10”diameter x 6”high. Fine. 100 200
167 PAIR OF BRONZE GEESE PAIR OF BRONZE GEESE Signed with two letter monogram that appears to be “AJ” on matching marble bases4.3 x 2.5 x 3.5”& 3.25”high, in original patina. Fine. 200 400
168 NUDE BRONZE CANDELABRA NUDE BRONZE CANDELABRA Classical style nude woman in running stance holding aloft torch with four candle branches in left hand and flowing drape in right hand, domed pedestal base mounted on a marble and relief cast bronze stepped base with bronze frieze of cherubim, 25.5”high, circa 1890, in nice mellow brown patina. One tiny flake on marble, else Fine. 100 200
169 FINE ENAMELED DECORATED INKWELL  FINE ENAMELED DECORATED INKWELL  In bronze with all over fish scale design, in black with blue enameled base, circa 1910, 2.75 x 4.15 x 3.5”. Fine. 100 200
170 FINE RUSSIAN KOVASH  FINE RUSSIAN KOVASH  In enamel decorated paper-mache with all over floral decoration and matt gilt interior, classic boat shape, 5 x 8.75 x 5.5”high, Imperial period. very slight wear at lip, else fine. 100 200
171 BEADED PURSES & COMPACT BEADED PURSES & COMPACT Lot of three including a lovely gilt metal and enameled chain male purse with open scroll work top and white enameled chain-male with chain hanger, satin liner, metal marked “Made In U.S.A.”, circa 1940’s, 5 x 9.5”lesee chain strap; plus a beaded example with polychrome basket of flowers with blue ribbon bow at top and surrounding floral, gilt metal mounts and jadite mounted clasp, pink satin liner, circa 1930’s, with gilt chain strap, 7.5 x 10”; and a gold plated engine turned compact with enameled floral cartouche on front, chain wrist strap, opening to reveal lipstick tub, two powder compartments with puffs and mirror, 1.75 x 3.5”. All fine. 100 150
172 LOUIS ICART "MUSETTE" ETCHING & AQUATINT LOUIS ICART "MUSETTE" ETCHING & AQUATINT Lovely work with areas of hand coloring.  Signed in pencil, also has artist blind stamp.  Copyrighted and dated 1927 upper right corner.  21" x 14".   Appears to be original frame.  3/4" repair at top center, otherwise fine. 400 800
173 SALVADOR DALI ETCHING OF TWO NUDES SALVADOR DALI ETCHING OF TWO NUDES Signed in pencil.  Etching 28 1/2" x 20 1/2". One small tear and very small indention.   200 400
174 WILLIAM MERRIT CHASE (NY) ETCHING WILLIAM MERRIT CHASE (NY) ETCHING William Merrit Chase (New York/California, 1849-1916) 10" x 5 3/4" etching of Frank Duveneck.  Signed in plate lower left "W.M. Chase" and dated "1876".  Frame 21 1/2" x 17 1/2".   Good condition. 100 200
175 LARGE OTTOMAN EMPIRE SLAVE MARKET OIL PAINTING LARGE OTTOMAN EMPIRE SLAVE MARKET OIL PAINTING Circa 1870 oil on canvas of turbaned gentleman with bag of gold preparing to pay a Arab slave merchant for a young raven haired lightly clad beauty, kneeling at their feet. Several other slave girls in the background, who are also very slightly clad,  45 x 62”, in original ornate gilt frame, 56 x 72”, circa 1870. Crazing and soil, needs cleaning. 500 1000
176 RUSSELL WINTHER WATERCOLOR OF SAILBOAT RUSSELL WINTHER WATERCOLOR OF SAILBOAT Titled "Outward Bound".  Winther was a member of the Manchester, CT. Fine Arts Association.  Signed & Dated '64 lower left.  Sight 11 1/2 x 17.   Fine. 200 50
177 TWO GORDON GRANT FISHING ETCHINGS TWO GORDON GRANT FISHING ETCHINGS Both signed in pencil lower right.  Sight 10 x 11 1/2 and 9 x 10 1/2. Fine. 100 200
178 ANTONIO ASTURI (ITALY) OIL PAINTING ANTONIO ASTURI (ITALY) OIL PAINTING Antonio Asturi (Italy, 1905-1986) 8" x 7 1/4" oil on board landscape painting.  Signed lower left "Asturi A.".   Good condition. 100 250
179 O.O.C. OF VICTORIAN LADY O.O.C. OF VICTORIAN LADY Full length portrait of an attractive young lady in evening formal dress with ostrich feather fan, standing in front of stone balustrade with lake landscape in background, artist signed lower right “J. Arthur Cortin/1894”, 26 x 46.5”, in ormolu and marbleized wood frame, 35 x 56”. Some soil and slight paint flaking at lower margin.
180 MARY LORANTOS OIL PAINTING WELLESLEY, MA. OIL ON BOARD MARY LORANTOS OIL PAINTING WELLESLEY, MA. OIL ON BOARD Signed lower right, written on back "Charles River at Shigmatines Wellesley October 1986".  Signed 24 x 20.   Fine 100 150
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