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 Sunday June 10th, 2018  1:00pm

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This auction will feature several large collections to include a large collection of carved and painted birds by husband and wife team Alex and Lucy Rubolino of Brockton, Massacusetts. The collection consists of an extensive variety of birds from miniature to life size in various life like poses and flight positions. The pair were renowned as artists, traveling to shows and expos. Additional carvings include a life size parrot by Cape Cod carver Stan Sparre and a carved whale plaque by Carver, Massacusetts carver Daniel Bruffee.
 The auction also features an extensive collection of Chintz porcelain pieces of Royal Winton and other English makers in several patterns and forms, a large collection of landscape and still life paintings by Canadian artist Raoul Tetro-Ducharme and a 40 piece collection of vintage movie posters.
Fine jewelry pieces include a 3-stone diamond ring in white gold with a center stone approximately 2.3cts, a marquise diamond ring in platinum with center stone approximately 1.5cts, diamond tennis bracelet, diamond earrings, Italian micromosaic Egyptian Revival brooches, gold wrist watches and pocket watches and many more pieces of fine jewelry as well as a large colleciton of costume jewelry and coin lots.

Selection of sterlng silver including Towle flatware, Georg Jensen covered vegetable dish and a large, heavy Tiffany & Co. large covered Federal style compote with gold wash finish and interior.

Slag glass panel lamps and reverse painted table lamps, including Handel, clocks, furniture including Eldred Wheeler furniture pieces, silver and paintings, mid 19th century ship diorama and Peter Hunt painted chest

Several bronzes include three Cyrus E. Dallin Native American Indians on horseback bronzes, late 19th century sculpture of Apollo of Belvedere after Leochares, large three figure dolphin bronze fountain by Mario Nardini, a 19th century bronze Nicolas Lecornet "Blowing a Kiss", Three Muses attrib. Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry "after" Germain Polin (French 1525-1590),  Gilroy Roberts (VA. 1905-1991) Great American Eagle in sterling silver, Japanese 3-piece bronze censer and more.

TIFFANY & COMPANY STERLING SILVER FEDERAL STYLE COVERED COMPOTE: Large footed covered compote. Gold wash exterior and interior. Beaded accent bands. Wide band swag and floral design, acorn finial. Marked Tiffany & Co 19724 Makers sterling silver 925-1000. Measures 10 ½ inches in diameter x 12 inches tall. (White’s Auction scale cannot measure above 1600 grams or 51.44 troy ounces.)  Bottom piece over 1600 grams. Lid approximately 1073 grams or 34.52 troy ounces. Monogram bottom of inside bowl. Good condition.

TWO FRANZ HINGELBERG STERLING SILVER & ROYAL COPENHAGEN CONDIMENT JARS: Ca 1938. Designer Svend Weihrauch. Maker Frantz Hingelberg/Royal Copenhagen.  1) One jam pot with sterling lid and spoon on green glazed pottery jar with brown rim. Based marked with Copenhagen mark and artist initials HC, 5 inches tall.  2) Honey pot with sterling lid and spoon on Royal Copenhagen yello green glazed pottery jar with brown rim, 6 ½ inches tall. Singed with Royal Copenhagen mark and artist initials STL #10475, mold shape 20373. Both pieces with signed lids and spoons with Hingelberg marks. Both in good condition. 



THREE STONE DIAMOND & WHITE GOLD RING: Center brilliant round diamond approximately 2.30 cts, flanked by approximate 5/8 round white diamond each side. Marked RI and 14kt. Ring size 8. Good condition.

LARGE UNUSUAL CARVED WOODEN SWAN DECOY: Ca 1920’s/30’s. Long neck, glass eyes and carved beak. Measures 22 inches tall x 33 inches long. Unsigned. Age split and old white paint. 

MARQUISE DIAMOND & 950 PLATINUM RING: Center brilliant marquise diamond stone approximately 1.5cts flanked by 18 round diamonds set in three rows of 3 graduated diamonds each on both sides of the center stone. These diamonds approximately 1/6 to 1/8 cts. Marked FDJ PT 950. Approximately 13.7 grams. Ring size 9 to 9 ¼. Good condition.



HANDEL REVERSE PAINTED TABLE LAMP: Reverse painted chipped ice 15 inch shade with floral design on shaded green and blue ground. Shade signed Handel 6611. Bronze base, original bronze acorn pulls, cap and finial. Measures approximately 21 inches tall. Triple socket. Some loss to finish on base and chip repair on edge of shade. 

1823 LEATHER FIRE BUCKET: Black leather body and swing handle. Green rim. Painted in gold lettering J. Fogg and No 3. Eagle and shield below and date 1823.  Measures 11 inches tall. Some wear to paint.

LARGE OAK 33 DRAWER FILE CABINET: Small brass plaque TEL. CO 20268. Three pull out writing surface boards. Twenty two drawers with brass pulls, recessed side panels. Measures overall 47 inches wide x 65 ½ inches tall x 27 inches deep. Good condition.

14KT CUSTOM MAIDE YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET: With on white gold & diamond link in the center set with 42 pave set diamonds. Eleven links with last link having invisible clasp with figure eight safety clasp. Bracelet measures 8.9 inches log c .9 inches wide. Approximately 74.58 pennyweight gold. Total diamond weight approximately 2.10ct. Color F, Clarity Vs1. Good condition.

ENGLISH ROYAL WINTON CHINTZ “SWEET PEA” PATTERN: Large 53 piece grouping includes cake plates, dinner plates, luncheon plates, salt & pepper set, sugar and creamers, covered butter dish, egg cups, soup bowls, serving dish, and toast rack. No chips or cracks but crazing.

14KT CUSTOM MADE YELLOW GOLD & DIAMOND BRACELET: Multiple overlapping links with center globe and barrel shape piece with various shapes covered in total 73 European small single cut prong set diamonds. Clasp with one figure eight safety clasp.  Bracelet measures 8.2 inches long x .8 inches wide. Approximately 52.53 pennyweight. Total diamond weight 1.46cts. Good condition.



TWO ITALIAN EGYPTIAL REVIVAL MICRO-MOSAIC & GOLD BROOCHES: Late 19th/early 20th century. One scalloped rim circle with detailed iridescent beetle in center on white ground. Measures approximately 1 inch in diameter. Mount tests for 9-10kt gold. Approximately 6 grams. Second piece with detailed micro-mosaic bird with spread wings and flowers. Mixed metal ornate mount measures 2 ¼ inches long. Very minor loss to each.

TITANIC 1953 ORIGINAL POSTER: Believed to b original. Insert sized 36 inch x 14 inch poster. 20th C Fox first movie of the sinking of the Titanic. Starring Barbara Stanwick, Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton, Thelma Ritter, Brian Aherne and Richard Basehart.  

GILROY ROBERTS STERLING SCULPTURE THE GREAT AMERICAN EAGLE: Gilroy Roberts (Va, 1905-1991), Created to commemorate the Bicentennial Anniversary of the United States. Only 200 were produced. Cast sterling silver American eagle mounted on black wood plinth, marked on back 99/200. Plaque with title and artist name. Roberts gained prominence as the chief engraver for the US Mint. Measures 14 ¾ inches tall (excluding base). Wingspan 19 1/2 inches.

14KT CUSTOM MADE YELLOW GOLD & DIAMOND BRACELET: Multiple overlapping links with center globe and barrel shape piece with various shapes covered in total 73 European small single cut  prong set diamonds. Clasp with one figure eight safety clasp.  Bracelet measures 8.2 inches long x .8 inches wide. Approximately 52.53 pennyweight. Total diamond weight 1.46cts. Good condition.

SIGNED JOHN LENNON IMAGINE ALBUM COVER & ALBUM: Imagine is the second studio album by John Lennon. Recorded and released in 1971. The album is the most popular of his solo works and the title track is considered one of Lennon's finest songs. In 2012, Imagine was voted 80th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".^[2] Clear autograph by John Lennon with his cartoon doodles of his face and Yoko’s face and ’75. With original album dust cover and cellophane envelope. Album appears to be un-played or nearly un-played. Good condition.





DISPLAY MODEL OF THE QUEEN MARY OCEAN LINER: Ca 1930’s/40’s. Very detailed model with red hull, black center with multiple brass portholes, white top level with wood decking, 3 red and black smoke stacks and several life boats. Signed “Queen Mary”. Ship measures 31 inches long. Mahogany bound glass case with brass corners measures 36 inches long x 13 inches tall x 7 ¼ inches deep. Good condition.



CHINTZ “PAISLEY’ PATTERN: 13 pieces include teapot, coffee bot, trivet, toast rack, plate, sugar shader, biscuit jar, pewter to pitcher, etc. Various makers included Wade’s, Lefton, J. Kent, Fenton, etc. Good condition.

19TH C FRENCH LIFE PRESERVER WEAPON CANE: Rare and dangerous French life preserver weapon cane has sharp spikes that snap out when the is pulled down, patented in 1882, steel handle. Measures 36 Inches long. Good condition.



SIX LIFE SIZE RUBOLINO BACK YARD BIRDS: Finely carved and painted by Alex and Lucy Rubolino of Brockton, MA. Blue Jay in flight signed. Meadow Lark signed and dated 1977. Cardinal (unsigned). Brown Thrasher signed and dated 1975. King Fisher wood pecker signed and dated 1981. Flicker signed.

PETER HUNT DECORATED PAINTED TWO DRAW CHEST: Painted Victorian walnut base, two drawers, drop pulls. Side and front painted in red, yellow, teal, dark green and navy with hearts and flower motif. Top painted with named dancers, houses and horse with rider. French motto in script. Measures 44 inches wide x 24 inches tall x 18 inches deep. Some wear to paint.

ELDRED WHEELER QUEEN ANNE STYLE HIGHBOY: Handcrafted reproduction by Eldred Wheeler of Hingham, Massachusetts. Two pieces solid cherry. Top with three small drawers over four graduated drawers. Top center with carved fan. Bottom with top narrow drawer over three deep drawers. Center with carved fan. Scalloped skirt, cabriole legs with pad feet. Makers label in base top drawer. Measures 7 ½ inches tall x 36 ½ inches wide x 20 ½ inches deep. Good condition.

LATE 19TH C BRONZE AFTER LEOCHARES SCULPTURE OF APOLLO OF BELVEDERE: Ca 1890, Italy. After Leochares (Greek ca 400 BC). Figure of Greek god Apollo depicted as a standing archer having just shot an arrow.  Rich brown patina, square marble base. Measures 12 ¼ inches tall excluding base, 15 ¼ inches tall overall. Good condition.

MID 19TH C AMERICAN TALL SHIP SHADOW BOX DIORAMA: Depicts caliper ship in full sail approaching a side-wheeler with pilo boar and lighthouse. Measures 15 ½ inches tall x 27 inches wide x 4 inches deep. All original. Good condition.

LATE 19TH C BRONZE ATTRIBUTED NICHOLAS LECORNET BRONZE: Blowing a Kiss. Nicolas Lecornet (French born 1825). Figure of a young girl blowing a kiss. Measures 12 inches tall overall. Unsigned. Good condition. 

STERLING REPOUSEE BOWL: High relief fruits, scrolls and birds. Oval shape bowl measures 10 ½ inches x 8 ½ inches x 1 ½ inches deep. Marked sterling. Good condition.



FOUR LIFE SIZE RUBOLINO CARVED BIRDS: Finely carved and painted by Alex and Lucy Rubolino of Brockton, MA. Yellow Legs, signed and dated 1978. Tern signed and dated 1976. Grouse signed and dated 1974. Plover signed and dated 1976. 

LARGE MARIO NARDINI THREE FIGURE BRONZE DOLPHIN FOUNTAIN SCULPTURE: Three jumping dolphins, waves below. Signed on base Mario E. Nardini. Measures approximately 64 inches tall x approximately 54 inches wide.

TOWLE STERLING SILVER FOUR PIECE COFFEE & TEA SET: Traditional pattern. All pieces footed and signed Towle sterling 76540, flower basket finials. Approximately 71.92 troy ounces. Not monogramed. Tiny dent on sugar lid rim. Otherwise good condition.



REVERSE JEFFERSON OR PITTSBURG PAINTED LANDSCAPE SHADE TABLE LAMP: Shade with lake landscape scene with detailed trees on shore. Dark green patina with molded leaf design/ Shade measures 13 inches in diameter. Lamp 18 inches tall overall. Double socket with one original acorn pull. One replaced pull is jammed. Good condition.

LIFE SIZE BIRD CARVING BY STAN SPARRE OF A PARROT: Very colorful detailed carving by Stan Sparre, on wood stand. Detailed wood wings, tail and head on cork body. Measures approximately 24 inches tip to tail. Wing span approximately 18 inches. Good condition.

LATE 19TH C BRONZE AFTER GERMAINE POLIN FIGURAL GROUP THREE MUSES: After Germain Pilon  (French 1525-1590). It was possibly cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry in the third quarter of 19th century.  Bronze group representing the mythological Three Graces. The Graces were daughters of Zeus, the King of the gods, and in Greek Mythology they were represented by: Aglaia, the Grace that symbolized Beauty, Euphrosyne, the Grace of Delight and Thalia. The very embodiment of grace, these figures were cast after the model by Germain Pilon, who was considered, together with Jean Goujon, as the greatest 16th-century French sculptor.  Measures 14 ½ inches tall.  Rich dark brown patina. Good condition.

JAPANESE SAMURAI MEMPO FACE MASK:  Half mask face armor. Detachable nose piece. Mouth wide open to show teeth. Partial neck protection piece. Exterior black, interior red lacquer. Some loss.

MARX TIDY TIM TIN LITHOGRAPH WIND-UP TOY: Tidy Tim Louis Marx, USA c1939, litho. tin, wind-up - 7-1/2"h. "Keep your city spick and span says 'Tidy Tim' the clean-up man". Good working condition.

GORHAM STERLING CASKET BOX: Applied full figure bird on a branch. Swing handle, eagle wings brackets. Engraved decoration on lid. Center band with repousee dragon flies, water foul and sea grass. Measures 4 ½ inches wide x 1 ¾ inches tall x 2 ¾ inches deep. Marked sterling with Gorham hallmarks. Approximately 10.48 troy ounces. Good condition.

VINTAGE GILBERT CHARLIE MC CARTHY ALARM CLOCK: Wm L. Gilbert Clock Co. No. 732. Red painted metal. Working. Charlie's mouth opens and closes with second hand motion. Silver luster border around Charlie image reads Licensed By Edgar Bergen Trademark/Gilbert Clock Corp. Text around image on right of label is facsimile signature of Edgar Bergen. Includes original box with image of clock on top and full color label. Original price tag $1.50, original directions. Box has some moisture damage and clock rim has some surface rust and corrosion. Alarm in working condition.  

99TH 1973 KENTUCKY DERBY  HORSE RACING PAINTING by PATRISH: Mixed medium on canvas. Titled on back 99th Kentucky Derby. Legend’s Last Ride.  Secretartiat in blue & white. Image 36 inches x 60 inches. Self-framed. Signed lower right Patrish. Ca. 2000. Good condition.



 



 



















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