MAY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Patek Philippe Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch

Cave Bear Skull Fossil European Nearly Complete

John Bratby "Gloria & Irises" Painting on Canvas

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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MAY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

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Blackwell Auctions is proud to present our May Exceptional Estates auction, consisting of fresh-to-the-market antiques, art, jewelry, silver and more. This month's offerings include: - Several pieces of extraordinary jewelry, many with appraisals, including watches by Rolex and Patek Philippe, magnificent necklaces, bracelets and rings with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and pearls. Some of the finest pieces we've offered in months. - A genuine, 40,000-year-old cave bear skull. - Fine art, including paintings by listed artist, signed prints and bronzes. - A fine selection of Indian Mughal paintings. - Several hand-knotted, antique and vintage rugs. - Gold and silver coins from the U.S. and around the world. - Sterling silver by Tiffany & Co. (Chrysanthemum), Whiting, Hector Aguilar, Marthinsen, Wallace and others. - A rare pair of vintage flat panel stereo speakers. Nice variety and selection -- About 300 lots in all. Not local? No problem -- we ship worldwide. Phone bids ($100 minimum) and absentee bids accepted for pre-registered bidders.

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78-Pcs Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling Silver: Service for 12 plus serving pieces. No monograms. Excellent condition. Comes with four-drawer mahogany silverware cabinet. Total sterling weight 119.5 Troy ounces.

0025: 78-Pcs Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling SilverEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Royal Bayreuth Large Devil & Playing Cards Pitcher: Large milk or water pitcher with figural red devil handle and two rows of playing cards by Royal Bayreuth. Green Bavaria mark on bottom. Measures 7-1/2" high, with no damage at all. A few red paint

0026: Royal Bayreuth Large Devil & Playing Cards PitcherEst. $200-$300

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Rare Royal Bayreuth Devil Playing Cards Creamer: Scarce "Bermuda" marked souvenir creamer jug with figural red devil handle and playing cards. Measures about 4" high. Excellent condition, with no damage at all. One of two items from this highly

0027: Rare Royal Bayreuth Devil Playing Cards CreamerEst. $100-$200

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2007 First Spouse Gold Proof Coin: 1/2 Troy ounce of .9999 24k gold. Proof coin by West Point Mint. Comes in original box.

0028: 2007 First Spouse Gold Proof CoinEst. $750-$900

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Cave Bear Skull Fossil European Nearly Complete: Complete upper and lower, 80% original European male cave bear skull. Unconditionally guaranteed authentic. Purchased originally at a New York City natural history auction in 1995. Measures 20" long

0029: Cave Bear Skull Fossil European Nearly CompleteEst. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

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0030: Antique Caucasian Runner Rug 9-1/2' x 2'Est. $300-$450

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Michael Milkin Modern Still Life Flowers Painting: Stunning and vibrant still life painting on canvas of flowers by emerging artist Michael Milken (Ukrainian, b. 1964). Measures 19-3/4" x 23-1/2" visible, professionally matted and framed. Titled

0031: Michael Milkin Modern Still Life Flowers PaintingEst. $200-$400

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Tim Cotterill Frogman Bronze Frog Figurine, Book: Whimsical and highly collectible, limited edition signed and numbered bronze enameled frog sculpture titled "High Four" by Tim Cotterill (aka "Frogman"), with Frogman book. Frog has a few fleabites

0032: Tim Cotterill Frogman Bronze Frog Figurine, BookEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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18k Gold & Jade Cabochon Figural Cats Pendant: Cats have ruby eyes, 1-1/4" long. Signed KG. 8.6 grams.

0033: 18k Gold & Jade Cabochon Figural Cats PendantEst. $600-$900

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Platinum Tanzanite & Diamond Ring, appr $21,965: AAA quality 6.22 carat tanzanite surrounded by 74 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.30 carats, VS-1 to VS-2, D-F color. Size 7.

0034: Platinum Tanzanite & Diamond Ring, appr $21,965Est. $7,500-$9,000Lot Passed

30 WWII Period Press Photos Hitler Nazis Mussolini: Collection of 30 authentic, period press photographs, mostly about 8x10 and black and white, of newsworthy Nazis and Italian Fascists. Conditions vary, most photos with identifying labels on back.

0035: 30 WWII Period Press Photos Hitler Nazis MussoliniEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

0036: 30 WWII Period Press Photos Hitler Nazis MussoliniEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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William Gropper Monoprint Signed Old Bearded Man: Monoprint by Gropper (American, 1897-1977). Measures 8-3/4" x 6-1/4" visible. Dated 1928. Toned. One of two Gropper monoprints in today's sale.

0037: William Gropper Monoprint Signed Old Bearded ManEst. $100-$200

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William Gropper Monoprint Castle Landscape: Monoprint by Gropper (American, 1897-1977). Measures 6-3/4" x 8-1/2" visible. Dated 1928. Toned. One of two Gropper monoprints in today's sale.

0038: William Gropper Monoprint Castle LandscapeEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Ring, appr $28,910: Unheated sapphire, pear shaped, weighing 2.80 carats, surrounded by .39 carats of 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS-1 to VS-2. Size 7. Appraisal included.

0039: Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Ring, appr $28,910Est. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

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Gilt Bronze Mixed Metal Japanese Signed Table Lamp: Vintage mixed metal Japanese vase lamp with hand-chased repousse, signed on the side opposite the decoration. Measures 33-3/4" high to finial. Excellent condition.

0040: Gilt Bronze Mixed Metal Japanese Signed Table LampEst. $500-$750

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Vintage French Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock: Handpainted porcelain dial, mercury pendulum. Measures about 14-1/2" high to finial. Fine condition. Need routine cleaning and service, but will run when pendulum swings.

0041: Vintage French Champleve Enamel Mantel ClockEst. $600-$900

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Platinum Emerald & Diamond Necklace, appr $41,320: Magnificent necklace features flexible emerald and diamond floret ribbon. Has twin safety catches. 50 prong set oval natural cut emeralds, 15.80 carats. 500 round, brilliant cut diamonds, 4.18

0042: Platinum Emerald & Diamond Necklace, appr $41,320Est. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed

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14k Gold Emerald & Diamond Bracelet, appr $10,870: 18 prong-set natural emeralds totaling 7.41 carats with 234 prong-set round diamonds totaling 3.27 carats. 7" long. Appraisal incl.

0043: 14k Gold Emerald & Diamond Bracelet, appr $10,870Est. $3,000-$4,000

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Platinum Emerald & Diamond Ring, appr $8,555: 1.59 carat emerald surrounded by 92 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 1.05 carats total. Size 7-1/4. Appraisal included.

0044: Platinum Emerald & Diamond Ring, appr $8,555Est. $4,000-$5,000

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Antique Persian Saraband Rug 60" x 41": Great repeating design in center with geometric borders. Field of red with ivory, mauve and blue borders. One edge tasseling not done. 80-100 years old. 80 knots per square inch.

0045: Antique Persian Saraband Rug 60" x 41"Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Iridescent Blown Glass Handled Vase: Authentic Roman antiquity, a three-handled vase measuring about 4-1/2" tall. Fine iridescent patina.

0046: Ancient Roman Iridescent Blown Glass Handled VaseEst. $200-$400

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Leo Malempre 1911 Woman Seated w Cat Oil Painting: Fine antique painting of a woman relaxing on a settee, taking a break from her book to spend a moment with her cat. By listed artist Leo A. Malempre (English/French, b. 1860). Signed and dated 1911

0047: Leo Malempre 1911 Woman Seated w Cat Oil PaintingEst. $200-$400

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1901 U.S. $20 Gold Piece Double Eagle Coin: See images for detail.

0048: 1901 U.S. $20 Gold Piece Double Eagle CoinEst. $1,250-$1,500

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