DECEMBER EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Chinese Celadon JADE CHILONG Dragon Libation Cup

PIERRE BITTAR Lake Como Oil on Canvas Painting

3.23 Carat DIAMOND RING, GIA Certified, appr $35k

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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DECEMBER EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Blackwell Auctions

Blackwell Auctions is pleased to offer some outstanding estate items in its December 10 auction, including several paintings and woodblock prints by listed artists, fine jewelry (including an approx 3-carat diamond solitaire ring -- GIA certified E COLOR, SI-2), a six-foot half hull model of a sidewheel steamship, antique Chinese snuff bottles, a rare Chinese jade qilong dragon bowl, several old firearms and swords, postage stamp albums, U.S. silver and gold coins, furniture and rugs. Auction starts promptly at noon EST on December 10. Contact us for additional information. www.blackwellauctions.com. Please see Terms for bidding, payment and shipping information.

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1857 Austrian FOUR DUCAT GOLD COIN Pendant: Gold bale. Weight is 0.44 Troy ounces of .986 pure gold.

0121: 1857 Austrian FOUR DUCAT GOLD COIN PendantEst. $600-$800

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Edwardian 14k Gold Cigar Cutter, Dated 1910: Measures 2" long, weighs 8 grams.

0122: Edwardian 14k Gold Cigar Cutter, Dated 1910Est. $350-$450

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18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Earrings: The earrings are 2" long and weigh 6.8 grams.

0123: 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan EarringsEst. $450-$650

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14K Gold and Pearl Bracelet: 14K gold clasp and spacer beads with 8mm pearls. The bracelet is 7 1/2".

0124: 14K Gold and Pearl BraceletEst. $200-$400

WASHINGTON QUARTER Collection, incl Silver: $15.25 face of silver quarters. Condition runs from good to BU.

0125: WASHINGTON QUARTER Collection, incl SilverEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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U.S. MERCURY SILVER DIME Collection: 71 dimes total. Some better dates included. 1916-1945.

0126: U.S. MERCURY SILVER DIME CollectionEst. $150-$200

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U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar Collection: 19 coins total, 1941-1947.

0127: U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar CollectionEst. $150-$200

Mirrored Pair CLOISONNE Chinese Baluster Vases: 10" not including carved stands. Excellent condition.

0128: Mirrored Pair CLOISONNE Chinese Baluster VasesEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

Two Chinese Cloisonne Tazzas or Compotes: Ornate, floral decorated cloisonne compotes, 4-1/4" high and 7-1/4" diameter. Excellent condition.

0129: Two Chinese Cloisonne Tazzas or CompotesEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

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Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Butterflies: Vase is 8-3/4" high. Wood stand. No damage.

0130: Chinese Cloisonne Vase with ButterfliesEst. $60-$90

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Italian Ship Painting Oil on Board Signed: Fine oil on board painting of ships, signed lower right (appears to be "J Tulio"). Measures 6-1/2" x 5" visible in 12" x 10-3/4" highly ornate frame. (KOL)

0131: Italian Ship Painting Oil on Board SignedEst. $100-$200

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CHARLES PAUL GRUPPE, Watercolor of Cows in Pasture: Watercolor by Charles Paul Gruppe (American, 1860-1940). 9-3/4" x 13-3/4" in 19-1/4" x 23-1/4" gilt wood frame. A couple of white spots just above cow in center. Some toning on gilt matting. **The

0132: CHARLES PAUL GRUPPE, Watercolor of Cows in PastureEst. $200-$300

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GARRI KATZ Oil Painting of RUTH Bible Character: Tondo painting by Katz (Russian, b. 1938) of Biblical figure Ruth, wiping her brow while gleaning wheat in Boaz's field. This is the original version that was created for use on a Reco collector

0133: GARRI KATZ Oil Painting of RUTH Bible CharacterEst. $200-$300

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TADASHI NAKAYAMA Woodblock Winged Horse Signed: Signed, dated and numbered woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (Japanese, b. 1927). Another Nakayama woodblock is in this month's auction, as well as other fine woodblock pieces. Measures 8-1/4" x 6"

0134: TADASHI NAKAYAMA Woodblock Winged Horse SignedEst. $200-$300

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TADASHI NAKAYAMA Woodblock Girl with Butterfly: Signed, dated and numbered woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (Japanese, b. 1927). Another Nakayama woodblock is in this month's auction, as well as other fine woodblock pieces. Measures 10-3/4" x

0135: TADASHI NAKAYAMA Woodblock Girl with ButterflyEst. $200-$300

Fine Victorian Carved Settee Wide Chair: Carved back, upholstered. 34-1/2" x 33-1/2" high. Excellent condition. **This item must be shipped via freight or cargo services -- we will provide you with a list of vendors to make your own

0136: Fine Victorian Carved Settee Wide ChairEst. $120-$160Lot Passed

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Life Size CAROUSEL LION Gilt Painted Store Display: Large carousel lion, a fiberglass merry-go-round item, handpainted and gilt. Measures 78" long and 53" high. Originally purchased to be arresting retail store display. In very fine condition, with no

0137: Life Size CAROUSEL LION Gilt Painted Store DisplayEst. $600-$900

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Early Antique Pine Washstand: One drawer with storage underneath. 32-1/4" tall, 34" wide. **This item must be shipped via freight or cargo services -- we will provide you with a list of vendors to make your own arrangements.**

0138: Early Antique Pine WashstandEst. $100-$150

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Antique Chinese HORN Carved Eggplant Snuff Bottle: Antique carved horn snuff bottle, well-hollowed and measuring about 3" high, with jade stopper. Carved eggplant and leaves. Nice variegation. One of several snuff bottles in this month's auction, all

0139: Antique Chinese HORN Carved Eggplant Snuff BottleEst. $400-$600

Old Chinese HORN Carved Pomegranate Snuff Bottle: Antique carved horn snuff bottle, well-hollowed and measuring about 3-1/8" high, with amber stopper. Carved pomegranate and leaves. One of several snuff bottles in this month's auction, all from a

0140: Old Chinese HORN Carved Pomegranate Snuff BottleEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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TIFFANY Sterling Silver Vine Gourd Fruit Spoon: Circa 1880 Tiffany & Co. "Vine" sterling silver grapefruit spoon, no monogram. Measures about 6" long. Very good condition.

0141: TIFFANY Sterling Silver Vine Gourd Fruit SpoonEst. $100-$150

Pair of English Sterling Silver Anointing Spoons: Two Birmingham marked sterling silver anointing spoons, one gold washed. Each measures about 4-1/4" long. Excellent condition.

0142: Pair of English Sterling Silver Anointing SpoonsEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

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Tray Lot Assorted Sterling Silver Gemstone Rings: Lot of 20 ladies rings, all sterling silver. Sizes from 4-1/2 to 9. Includes jade, citrine, topaz etc.

0143: Tray Lot Assorted Sterling Silver Gemstone RingsEst. $200-$300

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0144: 7 Men's 1970s Vintage Gold Plated RingsEst. $100-$150

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Preview in person is Friday, 12/10 2-6 PM and Saturday 10 AM until the auction begins.

10900 US Hwy 19 North

Clearwater, FL 33764

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