Important Spring Antique Auction 2014-06-08 Auction - 436 Price Results - Black Rock Galleries in CT - Page 9
ANTIQUE ENGLISH TRANSFERWARE DRAGON DINNER SERVICE"BLAZE", CUSTOM COMPOSITE MOTORCYCLEAN AMERICAN PHILADELPHIA STYLE TILT TOP TABLE
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Bridgeport, CT, United States
Auction Details

Important Spring Antique Auction

On Sunday, June 8, 2014, Black Rock Galleries will hold its Important Spring Antique Auction featuring American antiques, books and art from the Thomas Mellon Evans estate, an impressive collection of antique Spanish glass from a the G. Maria Jarreau-Heller estate along with an eclectic mix of rare finds and unique pieces that have been privately held for decades. Highlighting the selection of books in this auction are a first edition of John James Audubon?s ?Birds of America?. The seven volume set was found in the Billy Baldwin Room of the Evan?s River House residence nestled amongst other leather bound decorative books of no commercial value. American antique furniture is well represented with a pair of walnut, Queen Anne style Philadelphia chairs, circa 1750 that were found in the basement storage of the River House. An 18th century piecrust tilt top tea table in the Philadelphia style, a Massachusetts mahogany tea table, circa 1760 and a Massachusetts Chippendale candle stand with star inlay, circa 1760 ? 1780 are also featured. The glass featured in this sale is a large group of Spanish glass dating from the 16th through 18th centuries. This collection has been in the Jarreau family for four generations and will be offered in a series of upcoming auctions.
A MAHAL WOVEN WOOL LONG RUG, 196" X 79": Indigo field with all-over colorful ivory floral lattice. Primary ivory border with repeat colorful flower heads, very worn. From the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0193: A MAHAL WOVEN WOOL LONG RUG, 196" X 79"Est. $600-$1,000Lot Passed
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ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUNNER, 120" x 48": ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUNNER, 120" x 48"
0194: ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN RUNNER, 120" x 48"Est. $400-$600
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PERSIAN AREA CARPET, 92" x 55": losses to fringe
0195: PERSIAN AREA CARPET, 92" x 55"Est. $300-$500
ROOM SIZE STARK AREA CARPET, 180" X 150": ROOM SIZE STARK AREA CARPET, 180" X 150"
0196: ROOM SIZE STARK AREA CARPET, 180" X 150"Est. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
INDIAN AREA CARPET, 96" X 64": INDIAN AREA CARPET, 96" X 64"
0197: INDIAN AREA CARPET, 96" X 64"Est. $500-$800Lot Passed
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INDIAN RUNNER, 160" X 46": INDIAN RUNNER, 160" X 46"
0198: INDIAN RUNNER, 160" X 46"Est. $800-$1,200
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SMALL PERSIAN MAT, 54" X 30": SMALL PERSIAN MAT, 54" X 30"
0199: SMALL PERSIAN MAT, 54" X 30"Est. $100-$200
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON – “The Birds of America”: Philadelphia, J.B. Chevalier, 1840-1844, 1st 8vo. edition; 500 finely colored lithographic plates by Bowen after Audubon in period brown leather with gilt stamping by P. Low, Boston. 7 volumes (
0200: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON – “The Birds of America”Est. $35,000-$50,000
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WILLIAM BEEBE – “A Monograph on the Pheasants”,: Folio, Witherby & Co., NY, limited x/600, 1918-1922 with 90 color plates, 88 heliogravures and 20 distribution maps, in original maroon linen with gilt top edges 4 volumes , soil; shaken and
0201: WILLIAM BEEBE – “A Monograph on the Pheasants”,Est. $2,000-$3,000
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RICHARDSON ET AL - RACING AT HOME AND ABROAD: Large 4tos, London and Counties Press, London, 1923-1931, limited 360/475, in original brown morocco 3 volumes, scuffs; minor soilingFrom the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0202: RICHARDSON ET AL - RACING AT HOME AND ABROADEst. $300-$400
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B. JERROLD, "LIFE OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK": Chatto & Windus, 1882 1st edition, extra illustrated, bound by Bayntun with mosaic leather boards, 4 volumes with red Morocco with raised spines and glt stampingFrom the Estate of Thomas and Betty
0203: B. JERROLD, "LIFE OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK"Est. $800-$1,200
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WALTON & COTTON, "THE COMPLETE ANGLER": Nimmo, London 1889, with 10 hand tinted engraved plates, in full green Morocco with Art Nouveau mosaic leather boards, with original dust jacket tipped into the back of the book. Spine sun
0204: WALTON & COTTON, "THE COMPLETE ANGLER"Est. $100-$200
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COLLECTION OF LEATHER BOUND BOOK: Various sizes and dates, deterioration to leather on small books. From the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0205: COLLECTION OF LEATHER BOUND BOOKEst. $100-$200
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JAN STEEN, A. BREDIUS, LIMITED EDITION: In parchment bound book with embossed cover, limited edition 9/25, complete with illustrations, published by Scheltema & Holkema's Boekhandel (K. Groesbeek & Paul Nijhoff), foxing, cracking
0206: JAN STEEN, A. BREDIUS, LIMITED EDITIONEst. $200-$300
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IGNACIO LOPEZ DE AYALA - HISTORIA DE GIBRALTAR: 8vo., Antonio de Sancha, Madrid, 1st Edition, 1782 in full tree calf with folding map and inserted map (spine cracked; interior water stains; shaken)From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller From
0207: IGNACIO LOPEZ DE AYALA - HISTORIA DE GIBRALTAREst. $150-$200
PIERRE BELLOCQ: Lithographic portfolio of 100 caricatures and cartoons with separate text,“PEB 71”, Elmont, NY, 1971, limited edition 135/150, in original clamshell case (water stained)From the Estate of
0208: PIERRE BELLOCQEst. $250-$350Lot Passed
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH TRANSFERWARE DRAGON DINNER SERVICE: An extensive dinner service in the Japanese manner. First quarter 19th century, Comprising of: 1- well and tree platter 20.5" ( cracked), [1] - platter 21", [1] - platter 19",[1] - mazarin
0209: ANTIQUE ENGLISH TRANSFERWARE DRAGON DINNER SERVICEEst. $2,000-$3,000
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WEDGWOOD BLUE JASPERWARE JARDINERE: 9 1/4" high x 10 1/2" diameter, marked Wedgewood England, good condition From the Estate of Maria Jarreau Heller
0210: WEDGWOOD BLUE JASPERWARE JARDINEREEst. $250-$400
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A ROYAL CROWN DERBY BONE CHINA MINIATURE TEA SET: The platter measuring 7 1/2" long, good condition From the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0211: A ROYAL CROWN DERBY BONE CHINA MINIATURE TEA SETEst. $300-$500
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A PAIR OF ENGLISH LATE STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELS: 9 1/4" high From the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0212: A PAIR OF ENGLISH LATE STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELSEst. $200-$300
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PAIR OF CAPPODIMONTE MANTLEPIECE URNS WITH LIDS: Late 19th / early 20th century, one lacking a finial. 16" high
0214: PAIR OF CAPPODIMONTE MANTLEPIECE URNS WITH LIDSEst. $400-$600
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ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY DELFTWARE DISH: In blue chinoiserie garden pattern, 12 1/8" diameter, expected typical chips to rim
0215: ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY DELFTWARE DISHEst. $200-$300
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A 19TH CENTURY POTTERY PUZZLE JUG: Possibly Staffordshire, ca. 1840 hand-painted. (breaks and repairs) From the Estate of Thomas and Betty Mellon Evans
0216: A 19TH CENTURY POTTERY PUZZLE JUGEst. $150-$250