JANUARY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION 2017-01-14 Auction - 388 Price Results - Blackwell Auctions in FL - Page 6
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Clearwater, FL, United States
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JANUARY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Hands-down, our most exciting auction to date. You should look over each one of the 400 items in this sale! With an emphasis on 20th century history and design, this sale features some investment-quality items you've probably never seen at auction ever before ... A gold pocket watch presented by President Teddy Roosevelt. An exceedingly rare and important sterling silver Arts & Crafts bowl by Clemens Friedell. Midcentury furniture and lighting by Milo Baughman, Peter Hvidt, Moller, Silkeborg, Russell Wright and Arredoluce. Paintings by listed artists. Two Rolexes and several other vintage wristwatches. An imperial Russian silver and enamel triptych icon. Two exquisite Maitland-Smith tessellated tables. An 1877 Indian head penny AND a 1909-s VDB cent. An original Marilyn Monroe movie poster. A hardhat personally owned by NASA rocket scientist Dr. Wernher von Braun, as well as a rare invitation and ticket to the launch of Apollo 11. A Ping A1 Redwood City golf putter. Furniture from the home of Tampa mob boss Santo Trafficante. A rare piece of Southern coin silver. A collection of Chinese Han, Sung, Ming and Tang pottery items. Signed sports memorabilia, including Mickey Mantle, Ray Nitschke and others. Colt pistols, a Luger, a Civil War rifle and a Revolutionary War musket. 400 lots in all.
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Sterling Silver Piano Matchsafe Keyboard Striker: Antique sterling silver match safe shaped like a piano. Two unfamiliar crown and letter hallmarks. 2-1/2" x 1-1/2", weighing 53 grams.
0122: Sterling Silver Piano Matchsafe Keyboard StrikerEst. $100-$200
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Elgin 14k Salesman Sample Pocket Watch Glass Back: Keywind antique Lady Elgin pocket watch, in pristine condition, in box. Includes key. Numbered 40001. Back of watch is beveled glass, showing full view of movement, which measures 1-3/8" in diameter.
0123: Elgin 14k Salesman Sample Pocket Watch Glass BackEst. $800-$1,200
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ALEXANDRITE 14k Gold Mens Ring .69 Carat, sz 9-1/2: Fine men's 14k yellow gold ring, size 9-1/2, with trillion or heart-shaped cut .69 ct alexandrite. Weighs 9.6 grams. Purchased by gem collector for the stone and was never worn -- original purchase
0124: ALEXANDRITE 14k Gold Mens Ring .69 Carat, sz 9-1/2Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Vintage Ladies ROLEX 14k Gold & Diamonds Watch: Running well and in near mint condition, watch has 24 diamonds weighing approx 1 carat total. 14k gold case and band. Weighs 36.5 grams total. Fits 6-3/4" wrist.
0125: Vintage Ladies ROLEX 14k Gold & Diamonds WatchEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie Antoinette: One of three fabulous antique French paintings on ivory of Marie Antoinette, in openwork gilt ormolu frame. Measures 3-1/4" x 2-3/8" visible in 5-3/8" x 4-1/4" frame. Signed right edge, at about 3
0126: Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie AntoinetteEst. $200-$300
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Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie Antoinette: One of three fabulous antique French paintings on ivory of Marie Antoinette, in openwork gilt ormolu frame. Measures 3-1/4" x 2-3/8" visible in 5-3/8" x 4-1/4" frame. Signed lower right edge, at
0127: Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie AntoinetteEst. $200-$300
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Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie Antoinette: One of three fabulous antique French paintings on ivory of Marie Antoinette, in openwork gilt ormolu frame. Measures 3-1/4" x 2-3/8" visible in 5-3/8" x 4-1/4" frame.
0128: Old French Painting on Ivory of Marie AntoinetteEst. $200-$300
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Columbia Grafonola Crank Floor Model Phonograph: Victrola type cabinet phonograph by Columbia. Louvered volume control. Outstanding record storage compartment. Also has storage in the rear, accessible by hinged door. Fancy carved cabinet in
0130: Columbia Grafonola Crank Floor Model PhonographEst. $400-$600
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Antique SAROUK Hand-knotted Rug, Early 1900s: Minor wear for century-old rug. Measures about 59" x 38".
0131: Antique SAROUK Hand-knotted Rug, Early 1900sEst. $200-$300
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Antique SAROUK Hand-knotted Rug, Early 1900s: Typical Sarouk floral motif, minimal wear for its age. Measures 59" x 38".
0132: Antique SAROUK Hand-knotted Rug, Early 1900sEst. $200-$300
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Vintage Navajo Rug 53x39 Good Condition: Vintage 1960s-70s sunburst metal wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere, measuring 29" in diameter and about 2-1/4" thick.
0135: Vintage Navajo Rug 53x39 Good ConditionEst. $200-$300
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RON COLLAS Venus de Milo Solid Bronze Statue: Bronze statue of Venus de Milo, 10-1/2" high. Artist signed on base, Ron Collas, with "Musee de Louvre."
0136: RON COLLAS Venus de Milo Solid Bronze StatueEst. $200-$400
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Vintage Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit Shelves: Stylish 1960s Danish wall shelf unit. Stays in place from tension on upper posts (requires hard ceiling). Adjustable height from about 7' to about 8'. 29-1/2" cabinet and drawer units -- unit is 31"
0137: Vintage Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit ShelvesEst. $400-$600
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Antique Handel Slag Glass Art Nouveau Panel Lamp: Four-panel Handel lamp, acorn pull. Decorative metal work over slag panels has two openwork metal cracks on opposite panels. 22" high. Shade 10-3/4" wide at bottom.
0138: Antique Handel Slag Glass Art Nouveau Panel LampEst. $400-$600
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Antique 19C Early Birdseye Maple Drop Front Desk: Fine 19th century birds eye maple desk in good condition, especially for its age. Measures 39" wide and 38-1/2" high to back. Nice dovetailing and peg construction. Six drawers inside and lower
0139: Antique 19C Early Birdseye Maple Drop Front DeskEst. $300-$500
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Old Carved Whale Ivory Figural Pie Crimper: Antique hand-carved ivory pie crimper in the shape of a whale. Measures 5" long. Not sure what kind of ivory or tooth, but it is too dense for bone, and it is translucent. NOT a synthetic or
0142: Old Carved Whale Ivory Figural Pie CrimperEst. $200-$300
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Antique Ivory Handled Gold Plated Walking Stick: A carved elephant ivory handle with inlaid, gold plated bands sits atop this antique walking stick from around 1900. Measures 33-3/8" from grip to ground. Ivory shows nice patina and age lines. One
0143: Antique Ivory Handled Gold Plated Walking StickEst. $300-$600
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Old Folk Art Carved Figural Wood Walking Stick: Old handcarved folk art walking stick, presumably an elephant with a man's face carved into the back of his head, along with "KEPKVPA" under the man's chin, presumably "Kerkyra," another name for
0144: Old Folk Art Carved Figural Wood Walking StickEst. $150-$250
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Old Victorian Walking Stick Ornate Gold Engraved: Gorgeous antique gold plated, ornate knob on narrow walking stick, measuring 36-1/2" long overall. Excellent condition, with conjoined RM or MR monogram. No dents or losses. Walking stick diameter is
0145: Old Victorian Walking Stick Ornate Gold EngravedEst. $200-$300