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FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •

FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 -11:00 A.M
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Eastgate Holiday Inn 4501 Eastgate Blvd.

Featuring the 50 year collection of clocks & music boxes of the late Richard Vallee and music boxes & fine antiques from the estate of Frank Lienesch.



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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11   Lot # 181 - 210
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TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
ADRIEN GAUDEZ (FRENCH) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF MOZART
181
ADRIEN GAUDEZ (FRENCH) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF MOZART Large 32" 19th Century Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902) bronze sculpture of Mozart tuning his violin.  Signed "A. Gaudez" on base.  Also with molded plaque which reads "Mozart Par A. Gaudez Hors-Concours" on front.  Original patina.  Resting on 37" wood with cast metal feet pedestal.  Overall height 69". Very impressive bronze sculpture.  Ex. George Theders Collection. 
2000
3000
FINE MAHOGANY INLAID COAL HOD 
182
FINE MAHOGANY INLAID COAL HOD  With cross banded inlay on lid and string inlay on solid ends, brass hardware, circa 1870 with original tin liner.  13" high and wide x 18" long.  Fine. 
100
200
FINE PAINTED SILK & MOP COURTING FAN
183
FINE PAINTED SILK & MOP COURTING FAN Circa 1800 with gilt decorated MOP slats and ends and finely painted courtyard scene of three men playing cards while two young woman look on, chickens in background, 10” high, 17.5” wide open. Mounted in fitted gold leaf frame. Fine.
100
300
TIN TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WINDUP TOY 
184
TIN TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WINDUP TOY  Marked “Copyright 1922 By/Fontaine Fox, 7 x 5 x 3.5”. Paint circa 98%, Very Good.
200
400
TOONERVILLE TROLLEY CARTOON BOOK & SIGN 
185
TOONERVILLE TROLLEY CARTOON BOOK & SIGN  A 1921 1st Series 9 x 10”illustrated book by Fontaine Fox, published by Cupples & Leon Co. N.Y. in illustrated heavy card stock boards entitled Toonerville Trolley and Other Cartoons, 48pp, and a tin lithographed and embossed sign for Toonerville Trolley Mechanical Tin Toys,  8.5” x 11”. Book only good, loose boards and pages, some torn and stains; sign new.
25
50
ROOKWOOD CENTER BOWL & CANDLESTICKS 
186
ROOKWOOD CENTER BOWL & CANDLESTICKS  All in leaf form gloss green glaze, sticks are dated 1934, 4.5” high and bowl is 1939, 16” long x 6.5” high, shape numbers “6056” & “6055”. All fine. 
100
200
ROOKWOOD BOWL W/FIGURAL FLOWER FROG
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ROOKWOOD BOWL W/FIGURAL FLOWER FROG Dated 1921 (frog) and 23 (bowl) in high gloss turquoise glaze (frog and interior of bowl)shape numbers “2536” (frog) & “2268C”. Frog has two dancing women with basket of fruit, 5.5” high and bowl is 10.25” diameter. Repaired flower frog, otherwise fine condition. 
100
200
PR. OF ROOKWOOD VASES 
188
PR. OF ROOKWOOD VASES  In white matt glaze with three handles, Arts & Crafts style, dated 1934 with shape number “2428”, 5.5” high. Fine. 
80
120
ROSEVILLE MOSS VASE 
189
ROSEVILLE MOSS VASE  In reds, yellows and greens flat sided with two handles, marked on base “Roseville” and number, 8.5” x 7.5” x 3”. Fine.
50
100
ITHACA GRANDFATHER CLOCK
190
ITHACA GRANDFATHER CLOCK Nice tall cherry case clock with broken arch pediment. 88" high x 18" wide.  Fine.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
400
800
TWO PCS. MURANO ART GLASS 
191
TWO PCS. MURANO ART GLASS  Includes a fine covered sugar bowl, decorated with ribbons of white and gold mica, opalescent swan handles and dolphin finial on lid, 7.5” high and a stick vase decorated with silver mica flecking on mottled polychrome body with clear lip and foot, 8.5” high. Fine. 
100
200
PR. KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUES THE MELON EATERS
191A
PR. KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUES THE MELON EATERS Both oval  polychrome colors showing two vagabond boys eating melons and grapes with baskets of fruit at feet, and one with dog at right. Each in self frame with gilt relief vintage design, stamped on backs “{K.P.M./3” and “K.P.M.” with printed mark in black reading “Gerold Porzallan/Bavaria/Germany”, 14.5 x 11.5”. Fine.
200
300
REGINA STYLE 8 - 27" AUTOMATIC DISC CHANGING MUSIC BOX
192
REGINA STYLE 8 - 27" AUTOMATIC DISC CHANGING MUSIC BOX Fine condition mahogany case with carved dragons in the upper doors. 68" high x 40" wide x 23" deep. Excellent condition.  
10000
15000
SETH THOMAS #4 FASHION CLOCK 
193
SETH THOMAS #4 FASHION CLOCK  In walnut case with original turned finials and finish, original door tablet with gilt “Fashion” double dial with second hand and calendar dials old repaint, upper brass time and strike spring driven movement marked “Manuf’d By/Seth Thomas Clock Co./Thomaston, Ct./Solely/For/The Southern Calendar Clock Co./St. Louis, Mo.” And “Pat’d Dec. 28 1875/and/Arp. 8 1879”. Original pendulum and key, and original printed paper label on interior, 32.5 x 16 x 6”. As above, chip on one finial, else Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
800
1200
EARLY SETH THOMAS PARLOR CALENDAR CLOCK 
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EARLY SETH THOMAS PARLOR CALENDAR CLOCK  With double painted tin dials and central tablet with eagle atop U.S. shield with arrows, rosewood case with hexagonal half column front. Lower dial marked “Calendar/Patented/Sep. 19 1854/Nov. 17, 1857/Jan. 31, 1860/March 4th 1862”, in original varnish finish. Interior with original printed directions behind middle tablet and original printed label on interior back reading in part “Seth Thomas,/Plymouth Hollow, Conn…” Brass time, strike and date weight driven 8-day movement with original pendulum, weights and key, 30.5 x 18.5 x 6”. Minor wear to dials and tablet, else fine, currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
400
800
SETH THOMAS PILLOW & SCROLL SHELF CLOCK 
195
SETH THOMAS PILLOW & SCROLL SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany case in old refinish with original brass finials, full columns and bracket feet, original tablet with painting of country estate, painted wooden dial. Interior with original wooden 30-hour works, brass pendulum, weights and key, original printed paper label reading in part “Clocks/Made and Sold by/Seth Thomas,/Plymouth, Conn…”, 31.5 x 17.5 x 4.5”. Minor veneer chip and dial glass broken, else Fine, currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
300
500
C. & L. IVES TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK W/WAGON SPRING MOVEMENT 
196
C. & L. IVES TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK W/WAGON SPRING MOVEMENT  In mahogany with painted wooden dial mirrored tablet below dial and painted lower tablet with large estate, full turned columns in center section, on bun feet in original finish. Brass time & strike wagon spring driven movement with key and pendulum. Interior with original printed paper label reading “Patent Lever/Eight Day/Clocks/Made and Sold by/C.& L. Ives,/Bristol, Conn.”, 32.5” x 17 x 5”. Some veneer loss and flaking paint on lower tablet, missing crest, else Fine.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
250
JOHN BIRGE & CO. TRIPLE DECKER SHEL F CLOCK 
197
JOHN BIRGE & CO. TRIPLE DECKER SHEL F CLOCK  In mahogany with ogee scrolled crest and lower section with middle having turned half columns, painted tin dial with brass time & strike weight driven movement. Interior with original printed paper label reading in part “John Ives & Co./Bristol, Conn.” With original weights, pendulum and key, 32.75 x 19.75 x 6.5”. Replaced lower tablet, else Fine currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
BIRGE & GILBERT TRIPLE DECKER SHELF CLOCK 
198
BIRGE & GILBERT TRIPLE DECKER SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany ogee front with full turned columns in upper section, painted wooden dial with unusual cut-out crescent above center. Interior with original printed label reading in part “Birge & Gilbert/Bristol, Conn.”, 34 x 20 x 7.25”, with original weights, pendulum and key. Both lower tablets replaced, else Fine currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
REGINA 15 1/2" AUTOMATIC DISC CHANGING MUSIC BOX
199
REGINA 15 1/2" AUTOMATIC DISC CHANGING MUSIC BOX Double comb with nice mahogany case with rope twist iron legs. 12 discs. 61" high x 25" wide x 20 1/2" deep. Fine condition. 
4000
8000
LECOULTRE ATMOS CLOCK 
200
LECOULTRE ATMOS CLOCK  With enameled brass dial marked “LeCoultre.” Top of brass time only works marked ”LeCoultre Atmos 344658”. In original lacquered finish, with printed paper label on front of glass cover and marked “Swiss” on rear, 9.25 x 8.25 x  6.25. Fine currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
300
500
NEW HAVEN ABBEY CHIMING SHELF CLOCK 
201
NEW HAVEN ABBEY CHIMING SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany with original finish in Gothic style with carved architectural details, silvered brass dial marked “The New Haven Clock Co. U.S.A.”. Brass time, strike and Westminster chimes spring driven movement with patent dates on movement, with original key and pendulum, 15.5  x 10.3 x 6.75”. Fine currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
LECOULTRE ATMOS CLOCK 
202
LECOULTRE ATMOS CLOCK  With enameled brass dial marked “LeCoultre.” Top of brass time only works marked ”LeCoultre Atmos 224978”. In original lacquered finish, with printed paper label on front of glass cover and marked “Swiss” on rear, 9.25 x 8.25 x  6.25. Appears to be missing brass drum cover from rear of movement, else Fine not currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
50
100
WM. GILBERT SCARCE BELLWOOD BELL CHIME CLOCK 
203
WM. GILBERT SCARCE BELLWOOD BELL CHIME CLOCK  In ebonized wood case with French metal mounts and marbleized columns, ornate brass bezel over paper dial. This unusual clock has a brass time, strike and bell chime with six steel bells, spring driven and marked “Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co./Winsted, Conn.”, 15.25 x 17 x 8”. Some wear to finish and lacking key & pendulum,   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
250
SAMUEL MARTI FRENCH GILT BRONZE MANTLE CLOCK 
204
SAMUEL MARTI FRENCH GILT BRONZE MANTLE CLOCK  With very ornate cast bronze case in Victorian style, porcelain dial with open escapement and unclear retailer markings (many of this makers clocks were retailed by Tiffany & Co., N.Y.). Brass time & strike spring driven 8-day movement marked “Samuel Marti 1900 Paris” with numbers, original cast brass pendulum and key, 17 x 8.5 x 5”. Fine currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
400
500
SETH THOMAS CHIMING SHELF CLOCK 
205
SETH THOMAS CHIMING SHELF CLOCK  In domed mahogany case with silvered dial marked “Seth Thomas/Made in the U.S.A.”, brass time, strike and chimes spring driven 8-day movement marked “Made in the U.S.A.”, original pendulum and key, 13.5 x 10.5 x 7.25”. Fine, currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
300
RARE DESK FORM ORCHESTRAL INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
206
RARE DESK FORM ORCHESTRAL INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Very rare music box with four 13" cylinders playing 8-tunes each.  The box features a drum, 5 bells struck by bees and two beautifully enameled butterflies.  Beautiful bird and floral inlay serpentine fall front and inlaid lift lid top, all resting on table form base.  Interior includes drawer, inkwell and stand, etc.  44" high x 36" wide x 22" deep.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  Purchased from Bornand Music Co. of Pelham, New York in 1965. Excellent working condition.  
10000
20000
SERPENTINE REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX
207
SERPENTINE REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX Double comb with mahogany serpentine case.  50 discs accompanies the lot.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  12" high x 22" wide x 19" deep.   Excellent working condition.  
2000
3000
OAK REGINA MUSIC BOX DISC CABINET
208
OAK REGINA MUSIC BOX DISC CABINET Two doors below and two slide out trays.  33" high x 24" wide x 21" deep.   Fine condition. 
300
500
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC SERPENTINE MUSIC BOX CASE
208A
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC SERPENTINE MUSIC BOX CASE Mahogany case only -- No works.  12" high x 22" wide x 20" deep.   Nice original refinish. 
100
200
MAHOGANY REGINA 1-DOOR CABINET W/FITTED INTERIOR
208B
MAHOGANY REGINA 1-DOOR CABINET W/FITTED INTERIOR Made for serpentine cased Reginas.  31" high x 25" wide x 23" deep.    Nice original finish.  Minus one slot.  
300
500
STERLING SILVER SET QUEENS LACE BY INTERNATIONAL
209
STERLING SILVER SET QUEENS LACE BY INTERNATIONAL The set has 85 pieces and weight is 87.67 ozt. The set is in excellent condition and complete.  
1200
1600
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX W/CABINET
210
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX W/CABINET Wonderful Regina with double combs and carved case resting on Regina disc cabinet with carved doors, one drawer and pull out slides.  32 discs accompanies the lot.  Music box - 12" high x 21" wide x 19" deep.  Cabinet - 34" high x 24" wide x 22".  Ex. George Theders Collection.   Beautiful original working condition. 
3000
5000
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