JANUARY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION 2017-01-14 Auction - 388 Price Results - Blackwell Auctions in FL - Page 7
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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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Old Signed Chinese Eight Immortals Hand-tied Rug: Hand-made. Cobalt blue field. Measures 60" x 35". Great natural tasseling. 80-120 knots.
0146: Old Signed Chinese Eight Immortals Hand-tied RugEst. $200-$400
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FABERGE Carved Hardstone RABBIT w Diamond Eyes: Gorgeous carved chalcedony rabbit, attributed to Faberge, measuring 3-3/8" high and exquisitely detailed. White gold or platinum bezel-set (tested) diamonds for eyes. Excellent condition. Obtained
0148: FABERGE Carved Hardstone RABBIT w Diamond EyesEst. $1,000-$2,000
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FABERGE Carved Hardstone FLAMINGO 925 Ruby Eyes: Finely carved orange brown hardstone flamingo, attributed to Faberge, measuring 6-1/2" high. Superb detail. 14K Yellow gold bezel-set (tested) rubies for eyes. Bottom of one foot marked "FABERGE
0149: FABERGE Carved Hardstone FLAMINGO 925 Ruby EyesEst. $1,000-$2,000
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1900 RUSSIAN TRIPTYCH ICON Silver Enamel Filigree: Circa 1900 Russian silver enamel triptych icon, highly ornate, with 84 mark on top ring and "AK" mark on base, probably (based on font) the hallmark of Alexandr Krivovichev of Moscow. Outstanding
0150: 1900 RUSSIAN TRIPTYCH ICON Silver Enamel FiligreeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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SARREGUEMINES Faience 23" Floor Vase Cobalt Blue: Monumental handpainted French Sarreguemines majolica floor vase, measuring 23-3/4" tall and about 9-1/2" in diameter. Lavishly gilt and hand-decorated with a full-length depiction of a noble woman on
0151: SARREGUEMINES Faience 23" Floor Vase Cobalt BlueEst. $600-$900
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ARTS & CRAFTS Brass Vase after Wiener Werkstatte: Early 20th century brass repousse vase, all rolled and riveted, weighted on the inside bottom. Flat-flared lip and base. Hand-tooled stamp on bottom looks like an altered Wiener Werkstatte conjoined
0152: ARTS & CRAFTS Brass Vase after Wiener WerkstatteEst. $200-$400
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KPM Covered Urn Handpainted Rooster & Flowers: Signed KPM (sceptre mark and letters) lidded campagna urn, measuring 17" high to figural nude child finial. Front panel depicts rooster, hen and chicks. 9" across the top. Superb condition, with
0153: KPM Covered Urn Handpainted Rooster & FlowersEst. $600-$900
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GEZA DEVEGH Art Deco ROBIN Bird Statue Figurine: Circa 1930s hand-sculpted and handpainted terra cotta figurine of a bird, signed by de Vegh (Hungarian, 1905-1989). This is NOT a Scammell slip-cast, molded and mass-produced item, but a hand-made,
0154: GEZA DEVEGH Art Deco ROBIN Bird Statue FigurineEst. $400-$600
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Roseville CARNELIAN II Pink Green Handled Bowl: Stunning Art Deco era 1920s Roseville Carnelian II bowl with strong, highly variegated pink and blue-green swirl pattern glaze. This particular shape is hard to find in this line, and -- more
0156: Roseville CARNELIAN II Pink Green Handled BowlEst. $100-$200
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Vintage 18k Gold TIFFANY & CO Unisex Wristwatch: Cartier Tank style Tiffany & Co. 18k gold watch by Concord. Quartz movement.
0157: Vintage 18k Gold TIFFANY & CO Unisex WristwatchEst. $800-$1,200
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1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny U.S. Cent: The key date Lincoln cent. Unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine and unaltered.
0158: 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny U.S. CentEst. $400-$600
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1950s ED WIENER Abstract Spiral Box Maze Brooch: Vintage 1950s sterling silver pin by Ed Wiener (American, 1918-1991), a New York jewelry designer noted for his merging of Bauhaus and Abstract Expressionist styles. Excellent condition. Measures
0159: 1950s ED WIENER Abstract Spiral Box Maze BroochEst. $300-$400
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Rare 1877 US INDIAN HEAD CENT Penny Key Date: The key date Indian Head cent. See photos for condition.
0160: Rare 1877 US INDIAN HEAD CENT Penny Key DateEst. $400-$600
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Hamilton Fontainebleau Chronograph Automatic Watch: Rare vintage Hamilton Fontainebleau wristwatch in running condition. New leather band. Plastic crystal shows some wear, should be replaced along with waterproofing gasket. Dial and movement in
0161: Hamilton Fontainebleau Chronograph Automatic WatchEst. $1,000-$1,500
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HANS ERNI Matador Signed Artist's Proof Print: Colorful artist's proof of matador fighting a bull by Erni (Swiss, 1909-2015 … yes, he lived to 106), signed lower right, marked AP lower left. Measures 14-3/4" x 21-5/8" in 22-3/8" x 29" frame.
0163: HANS ERNI Matador Signed Artist's Proof PrintEst. $200-$400
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HANDEL Wisteria Stained Glass Signed Table Lamp: Gorgeous Handel lamp and shade. Base is signed along bottom edge, and shade is signed "Handel Lamps" along top flange. Lamp measures about 23-1/2" high. Shade measures about 18" in diameter.
0164: HANDEL Wisteria Stained Glass Signed Table LampEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Danish Midcentury Modern Expandable Dining Table: Signed Denmark on underside. No maker's mark. 33" square closed. 29" high. Expands 25" more, 12-1/2" on each side. Very good condition.
0165: Danish Midcentury Modern Expandable Dining TableEst. $200-$300
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RUSSELL WRIGHT Torchiere Aluminum Floor Lamp: Vintage Midcentury Modern torchiere floor lamp by Russel Wright. Similar lamp is being sold separately in the auction (the other has a different wood color just under the top shade). Measures about
0166: RUSSELL WRIGHT Torchiere Aluminum Floor LampEst. $200-$400
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RUSSELL WRIGHT Torchiere Aluminum Floor Lamp: Vintage Midcentury Modern torchiere floor lamp by Russel Wright. Similar lamp is being sold separately in the auction (the other has a different wood color just under the top shade). Measures about
0167: RUSSELL WRIGHT Torchiere Aluminum Floor LampEst. $200-$400
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Midcentury Modern 1970s Floor Lamp Cloth Shade: Brass and wood vintage floor lamp, unidentified maker. Brass has some age spotting, but is smooth. Original cloth slip-in shade. Wood in good condition. Should probably be rewired, as with all
0168: Midcentury Modern 1970s Floor Lamp Cloth ShadeEst. $300-$400
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MAITLAND SMITH Eagle Tessellated Mosaic Hall Table: Showstopping Maitland-Smith hall table, a figure of a mosaic, malachite-eyed eagle holding up a glass top. Measures 51-1/2" wide (wingspan 42") and 29" high. Glass is 11/16" thick. Maitland-Smith
0169: MAITLAND SMITH Eagle Tessellated Mosaic Hall TableEst. $2,000-$3,000