The Galloway and Sandra Morris Estate 2025-11-06 Auction - 371 Price Results - Alderfer Auction in PA
The Galloway and Sandra Morris Estate
Morgan One-Dollar 1894 Proof
Kajikawa Lineage Japanese Lacquer Inro
Tete Jumeau Doll
Done
Hatfield, PA, United States
Auction Details

The Galloway and Sandra Morris Estate

This single-owner auction, Pencroft Farm: Collections from the Estate of Galloway Cheston Morris, IV & Sandra Bromley Morris of Phoenixville, PA, showcases the refined and varied interests of an extraordinary collecting couple. Highlights include Art Deco platinum and diamond pieces, a Gorham Plymouth sterling tea service, and J.E. Caldwell Egyptian Revival centerpiece bowl. The numismatic collection offers colonial currency from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, plus rare gold coins including an 1894 Morgan dollar proof and Liberty Head eagles. Museum-quality Japanese lacquer inro from the Kajikawa lineage and Shokasai represent Edo period excellence. An extraordinary doll and miniature collection features German bisque dolls, Tete Jumeau, Schoenhut pieces, and Steiff bears, alongside elaborate miniature furnishings and a detailed general store diorama. Pennsylvania folk art includes frakturs and period samplers. Additional offerings span a 1767 Chester County Chippendale tall chest, 1880s Columbia high wheel bicycles, Lionel trains, and fine art by Thomas Bigelow Craig and John Henry Dolph.
SOLD
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald Brooch: Platinum oval brooch set with approximately 1.5 carats of round cut diamonds and channel set emeralds in a floral and ribbon design. 0.75"h x 1.5"l, 4.8 dwt.
Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
14K YG Sapphire and Pearl Pins: Bar pin and a pair of matching smaller pins, each set with alternating 4mm oval sapphires and 2.8mm pearls. Lengths 1.5" and 1.125", total weight 4.4 dwt.
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
14K YG Pearl Pins: Each pin features a 3.9mm pearl set within a scrolling 14K yellow gold design. Length 1.25", total weight 2.6 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
18K YG Carved Scarab Bracelet: Bracelet set with a series of carved scarabs mounted in 18K yellow gold bezels, with an attached safety chain. Length up to 8", largest scarab 0.75", total weight 11.5 dwt.
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
14K YG Peridot Pin: Rectangular engraved 14K yellow gold bar pin set with a 9mm peridot cabochon at center. Length 2.25", total weight 3.2 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14K YG Mask Stickpin: Stickpin with a mask motif with sculpted features and twisted shaft. Total weight 2.1 dwt, length 2.75".
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14K YG Lapis Set: Set includes a round brooch and pair of cufflinks, each bezel set with lapis cabochons. Brooch measures 1" diameter, cufflinks 0.5" diameter. Unmarked, tests 14K gold.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
18K YG Rings: Includes one clipped band and one ring approximately size 6. Total weight 3.0 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14k YG Necklace: 14k yellow gold bead choker necklace. 13.75" and 9.2dwt.
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
10k YG Rings and 9K YG Pendants: (2) 10k yellow and rose gold rings, and (2) 9k cow pendants. 3.9dwt
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Vintage Wristwatches: Universal Genève wristwatch, winds and runs, 34.5mm including crown; a Universal Genève with red numeral dial, winds and runs intermittently, needs servicing, 36mm including crown; an Abercrombie &
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14k YG Accessories: Includes (2) gold bar pins, camel pendant, rams head cufflink, hammer pendant, broken watch fob. Largest bar pin is 1.25", 14.2dwt
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
14K YG Signet Pendant: Rectangular 14K yellow gold signet pendant set with an engraved carnelian stone featuring the letter “R.” Height 1.25", total weight 5.5 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
J.E. Caldwell 14k Gold Wristwatch: Hinged bracelet wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell, with a rectangular dial with geometric hour markers. Total weight 26 dwt.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
14K YG Pearl Horseshoe Brooch: Horseshoe brooch set with pearls measuring 3.5–6.5mm, mounted in 14K yellow gold. Length 1.5", total weight 5.0 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Victorian Accessories: Hatpin with openwork filigree top, 7.25" length; a ram’s head motif pin, 2.75" length; and a brooch set with coral cabochons.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14K YG Mother of Pearl Rattle: Circular mother of pearl ring engraved "Buy a Broom" suspending two gold bells. Ring diameter 2", total weight 23.1 dwt.
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
14K YG Moonstone Sapphire Brooch: Circular floral brooch set with four 8mm moonstone cabochons and a central sapphire accent. Diameter 1.5", total weight 4.5 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14K WG Spinel Ring: Bypass ring set with two round white spinels, each approximately 1.9 carats, accented by smaller spinel stones. Size 7.75, total weight 2.8 dwt.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14k YG Thimble: 14k yellow gold thimble, size 10, 2.1dwt
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14k YG Cameo Pendant: Carved agate cameo with a classical profile, framed by 3.9mm pearls and mounted in 14K yellow gold, suspended from a gold filled chain. Height 1.5", total weight 13.0 dwt.
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
14K YG Enamel Locket Necklace: Round locket with turquoise blue enamel reverse and engraved monogram, suspended from a matching 14K yellow gold chain with enamel stations. Chain length 12", locket diameter 5/8", total weight 3.8
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Jaeger-LeCoultre 14K YG Wristwatch: Round 14K yellow gold case with applied triangular hour markers, on a gold-filled cord band. Crack to crystal. Not currently running
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
14K YG Mesh Purse: 14K yellow gold mesh purse with engraved frame and chain handle. Length 3.75" not including chain, total weight 21.5 dwt.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000