FEBRUARY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Gorham Martele Sterling Silver Leaves Flowers Bowl

Star Wars Custom 5' Death Star Wall Sculpture

1680 Handcolored Map of America by Visscher

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Clearwater, FL, United States

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FEBRUARY EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION

Blackwell Auctions

Blackwell Auctions is proud to present our February Exceptional Estates auction, consisting of fresh-to-the-market antiques, art, jewelry, silver and more. This month's offerings include a number of fine sterling silver items: a Gorham Martele sterling silver bonbon bowl, several pieces of Imperial Russian .875 silver, antique English sterling, and American sterling items in popular patterns -- Gorham Chantilly, Wallace Grand Baroque and Golden Aegean Weave, Reed & Barton Francis I, S. Kirk Repousse etc. Also a flawless set of eight Gorham sterling silver goblets. We're also selling a nice selection of jewelry and coins, including a Rolex watch, pieces by Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman, gold Russian rubles, graded gold proof U.S. coins, as well as U.S. silver coins and U.S. currency. Several pieces of listed art, including signed photos by Clyde Butcher, paintings by Corwin Linson, Ernest Fredericks, Hans Haffenrichter, Earl Linderman, Herbert Sartelle, and others, a bronze plaque of Augustus Saint-Gaudens by James Earle Fraser, and two Alexander Calder pieces. More than half a dozen original 17th and 18th century hand-colored maps. Several antique Oriental rugs. A Marge Carson sofa that once sat in Santo Trafficante's family residence in Tampa. Several pieces of Midcentury Modern furniture and lamps. Several 18th and 19th century period furniture pieces. A giant, 5-foot Star Wars "Death Star" model custom made for 'N Sync member Joey Fatone's Orlando mansion. A Swiss 30-day jeweler's pinwheel regulator longcase clock. More than a dozen antique walking sticks, including silver and ivory knobbed. A collection of 100 original WWII press photos of Hitler, Goering, Himmler and other infamous members of the Nazi party, as well as Italian dictator Mussolini. A rare Ben Seibel Raymor Choreography divided server. Graded sports cards from the 1960s, including baseball Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Sandy Koufax, and football legend Joe Namath. More!

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Englehard of Canada Gold 1 Troy Ounce Bullion Bar: Rare Englehard of Canada gold bar. 1 Troy ounce. Serial 130855. One of two in this auction.

0001: Englehard of Canada Gold 1 Troy Ounce Bullion BarEst. $1,400-$1,600

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Ernest Fredericks Oil on Canvas Listed Painting: Painting by listed artist Ernest T. Fredericks (American, 1877-1959). 15-1/2" x 19-1/2" visible in 20-1/2" x 24-1/2" frame.

0002: Ernest Fredericks Oil on Canvas Listed PaintingEst. $200-$400

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Lalique French Art Glass Rabbit Paperweight: Fine signed Lalique French crystal paperweight, measuring just under 6" long. Excellent, undamaged condition.

0003: Lalique French Art Glass Rabbit PaperweightEst. $200-$300

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Antique Mahogany Piecrust Low Round Tea Table: Three legs. Nice condition. Measures 21" high and 24" wide.

0004: Antique Mahogany Piecrust Low Round Tea TableEst. $80-$120

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Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bread Tray: Measures 11-3/4" wide and weighs 14 Troy ounces. No monogram. Very light wear.

0005: Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bread TrayEst. $300-$400

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Antique Caucasian Area Rug 5x6: Hand-tied and knotted. Three center medallions. Wonderful colors. Minor wear with one small, repairable tear. Short tasseling. Colors of green, mauve, ivory, tan. Floral border. Some tasseling

0008: Antique Caucasian Area Rug 5x6Est. $200-$300

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0009: Floral Micromosaic Antique Italian Picture FrameEst. $200-$300

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Vintage 1950s Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Mantel Clock: Early Atmos clock, serial 37070, measuring 9-3/8" high. Some brass oxidation. Movement appears free of any oxidation. Unlock lever has surface rust. Everything seems to function, but this is being

0010: Vintage 1950s Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Mantel ClockEst. $500-$700

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14k Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring: Tanzanite is .40 carats with .15 carats of diamonds. Size 6. Weighs 4.8 grams.

0011: 14k Gold Tanzanite and Diamond RingEst. $200-$300

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Diamond and Topaz Ring 14k White Gold: Triangle topaz is 5 carats. 23 full-cut diamonds totaling 1/4 carat. Size 7-1/4. 5.7 grams total weight. GIA appraisal $800.

0012: Diamond and Topaz Ring 14k White GoldEst. $200-$300

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Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold X Crossover Ring: Yellow gold, size 7. Weighs 7.5 grams. Includes inner and outer Tiffany boxes.

0013: Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold X Crossover RingEst. $600-$900

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Rare FA Bower German Springer Switchblade Knife: Fine vintage flick knife by German company Weltersbach, imported by F.A. Bower of Jacksonville in the 1960s. Measures 4-1/2" closed. Operates flawlessly. Some toning and a few light surface oxidation

0014: Rare FA Bower German Springer Switchblade KnifeEst. $300-$500

Old Islamic Mixed Metal Inlaid Brass Silver Plate: Measures 9" in diameter. Tarnished, no damage.

0015: Old Islamic Mixed Metal Inlaid Brass Silver PlateEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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Walking Stick: Heavy Metal Cannon Handle 33": One of several estate walking sticks in today's auction. Good condition, with typical wear.

0016: Walking Stick: Heavy Metal Cannon Handle 33"Est. $100-$200

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Walking Stick: Snake Folk Art Carved Wood: One of several estate walking sticks in today's auction. Good condition, with typical wear.

0017: Walking Stick: Snake Folk Art Carved WoodEst. $100-$200

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Antique Jacobus Stainer Model Violin w Bow: Early 20th century Stainer model German violin, 23-1/2" long. Inlaid flower in tailpiece. Repaired split in front. Good two-piece, flamed back. Marked inside and on back of scroll. Unmarked bow.

0019: Antique Jacobus Stainer Model Violin w BowEst. $200-$400

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3 Piece Silver Overlay Black Glass Centerpiece: Centerpiece and pair of candle holders. Centerpiece measures 12" diameter. Excellent condition.

0020: 3 Piece Silver Overlay Black Glass CenterpieceEst. $60-$90

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Chinese 2-Tier Mahogany Plant Stand Pedestal: Good condition, measures 35-1/2" high and 13-3/4" square.

0021: Chinese 2-Tier Mahogany Plant Stand PedestalEst. $100-$150

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Schrade M2 Paratroopers Switchblade Knife 1st Mod: Rare, all original Schrade M2 paratrooper knife, not grinder-sharpened, polished or altered. Operates well. First model, with 3" blade. Marked "Schrade Cut Co. Walden NY" on one side, and "US Pats

0022: Schrade M2 Paratroopers Switchblade Knife 1st ModEst. $600-$900

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2 Sterling Silver Valentine Heart Shape Bowls: Two Fisher sterling silver bowls with openwork edges. Measure 4-3/8", 2.63 Troy ounces total. No monograms. Excellent condition.

0023: 2 Sterling Silver Valentine Heart Shape BowlsEst. $80-$120

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Purple & Green Jade Foo Dog Earrings 14k Gold: 1-1/2" long, excellent condition.

0024: Purple & Green Jade Foo Dog Earrings 14k GoldEst. $100-$200

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14k Gold Diamond & Gemstone Bracelet: 14 rubies, sapphires and emeralds, accented by approx .90 carats of diamonds. 7" long. 9.4 grams.

0025: 14k Gold Diamond & Gemstone BraceletEst. $400-$600

Two Antique Chinese Snuff Bottles Agate & Horn: Shadow agate and horn snuff bottles from old collection. Horn bottle measures 3" high.

0026: Two Antique Chinese Snuff Bottles Agate & HornEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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Art Deco Period Figural Flapper Woman Pen Holder: Early 20th century desk pen holder. Woman figure on agate base. Celluloid face, chest and arms on bronzed white metal body.

0027: Art Deco Period Figural Flapper Woman Pen HolderEst. $100-$200

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