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

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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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18th Century Parquetry Carved Prayer Bench Table: Great piece. According to previous owners, a kneeling table or prayer bench from a European church (the family was from Sweden), circa 1700s. Apparently a separate kneeling cushion could be placed in

0073: 18th Century Parquetry Carved Prayer Bench TableEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Victorian 19C OAK FOLDING BOOKSHELVES Bookcase: Antique solid oak folding four-shelf bookcase. Some finish issues (appears to be original finish), but nothing structurally wrong. Very sturdy piece, folds to about 2" thick. **The cost of packing

0074: Victorian 19C OAK FOLDING BOOKSHELVES BookcaseEst. US$200-US$300

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1831 French Artillery GLADIUS Short Sword Talabot: Model 1831 French artillery sword or "gladius," designed after the Roman gladiator's short sword. Manufactured around 1840 by Talabot of Paris. Because it was a useful tool around camp, as well as a

0075: 1831 French Artillery GLADIUS Short Sword TalabotEst. US$200-US$400

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1899 JAPANESE CAVALRY Trooper Saber Sword Type 32: Scarce Type 32 Japanese cavalry sabre, circa 1900, with original wood grip and scabbard. Leather finger loop has come off from under the bell guard. Checkered wood grip in good condition, with some

0076: 1899 JAPANESE CAVALRY Trooper Saber Sword Type 32Est. US$200-US$300

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1908 Spanish Cavalry TROOPER SABER Puerto Seguro: Fine antique Spanish cavalry saber, measuring about 42" long (43" in scabbard). Good condition, minor bumps.

0077: 1908 Spanish Cavalry TROOPER SABER Puerto SeguroEst. US$200-US$300

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1914 PATTON Sword WWI 1913 Cavalry Saber: Springfield Arms "Patton" saber with canvas covered scabbard. Bumped bell guard in front of the knuckles. Good condition else. 45" long overall.

0078: 1914 PATTON Sword WWI 1913 Cavalry SaberEst. US$300-US$500

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M1860 CIVIL WAR Cavalry Saber 1862 Rare Maker: Civil War M1860 model cavary sword dated 1862, with appropriate inspector's initials (CEW), made by D.J. Millard of New York, the sword maker who -- with only a single Army contract -- made the

0079: M1860 CIVIL WAR Cavalry Saber 1862 Rare MakerEst. US$500-US$700

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FERNER Round Silver Tray plus extras: Lot of silverplated items, including Ferner tray, tureen, candlesticks, etc.

0080: FERNER Round Silver Tray plus extrasEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed

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14k White Gold 1/2 Carat DIAMOND RING: Ring is size 8, weighs 2.1 grams. Diamond center stone is I-1. G-H color.

0081: 14k White Gold 1/2 Carat DIAMOND RINGEst. US$600-US$800

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14k Rose Gold DIAMOND & RUBY Ring: Ring has 28 diamonds totaling 1/4 carat. Center ruby is 1 carat+. Size 7. Weighs 3.8 grams.

0082: 14k Rose Gold DIAMOND & RUBY RingEst. US$500-US$750

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ROSE CUT DIAMOND Ring 1/2 Carat 14k Gold: 9 rose-cut diamonds totaling about 1/2 carat. One diamond chipped on edge. Size 6-3/4. Weighs 3.1 grams.

0083: ROSE CUT DIAMOND Ring 1/2 Carat 14k GoldEst. US$600-US$800

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14k Yellow Gold DIAMOND EAGLE Pendant: Pendant is 1-1/2" wide, 1/5 carat diamond, rated H-I color, VS clarity. 4.5 grams.

0084: 14k Yellow Gold DIAMOND EAGLE PendantEst. US$350-US$550Lot Passed

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Pair of 13" Carved Elephant IVORY Tusks: Just under a half pound each. Carved in form of snakes. Mounting holes in side of each one. Finely done in African elephant ivory, circa early 20th century.

0085: Pair of 13" Carved Elephant IVORY TusksEst. US$200-US$300

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9 STIEFF ROSE Repousse Sterling Silver Serving Pcs: Most have "M" monogram. Lettuce fork, butter pick, ladle and other pieces. Includes 10.5 Troy ounces (carving set counted as 1-1/2 ounces).

0086: 9 STIEFF ROSE Repousse Sterling Silver Serving PcsEst. US$300-US$400

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S Kirk REPOUSSE Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar: Antique Kirk "Repousse" sterling silver creamer and open sugar. No monograms. Total sterling weight 10.1 Troy ounces.

0087: S Kirk REPOUSSE Sterling Silver Creamer & SugarEst. US$200-US$300

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60s Asian Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Farm Scene: Dated 1963 oil on canvas board painting of sunset farmyard scene. Signed lower left illegibly (looks like "BM Zablaic") -- presumably Southeast Asian. Measures 20-3/4" x 26-3/4" visible in 28-1/2" x

0088: 60s Asian Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Farm SceneEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Fine 19C Parian Ware English High Relief Plaque: Antique circa 1860s parian ware nude women English plaque in high relief titled "May Morning." "Art Union of London" appears above figures. On the sides appear "Designed & Executed by" and "Edward W.

0089: Fine 19C Parian Ware English High Relief PlaqueEst. US$120-US$180

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ROBERTO FIGERIO Portrait of Italian Peasant Man: Signed oil on board painting by listed artist Roberto Figerio (Italian, 19th/20th Cent.). Measures 13-1/2" x 10-1/2" in 18-1/2" x 15-1/2" frame.

0090: ROBERTO FIGERIO Portrait of Italian Peasant ManEst. US$100-US$200

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Persian Tribal Hand Tied 2x6 Rug, Signed: Antique six-panel rug, 80-100 knots per inch, signed natural tassels. Some wear. Detailed border. 25" x 73".

0091: Persian Tribal Hand Tied 2x6 Rug, SignedEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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2 Handpainted NIPPON 1920s Handled Vases Leaf Mark: Each about 5-1/2" tall. Excellent condition, with no damage.

0092: 2 Handpainted NIPPON 1920s Handled Vases Leaf MarkEst. US$80-US$120

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Antique Bohemian Ruby Flash Cut Glass Items, 9 pcs: Includes decanter, stems, vase, cologne, bowl and pitcher. Fine condition, with no damage. **The cost of packing this item and shipping via UPS or USPS may be significant due to labor, materials and

0093: Antique Bohemian Ruby Flash Cut Glass Items, 9 pcsEst. US$200-US$300

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JIM WICKS Duck Decoys and Vintage Working Model: Two contemporary carved decoys, both signed "Marge & Jim Wicks" on bottom, with conjoined monogram and 95. One vintage early 20th century handcarved and painted working duck with cord and weight.

0094: JIM WICKS Duck Decoys and Vintage Working ModelEst. US$200-US$250

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Maitland-Smith Style Penshell PYRAMID Jewelry Box: Impressive tessellated penshell footed pyramid jewelry box with four drawers. Looks like a Maitland-Smith piece, but not signed. Measures 12" x 12" and 9" high. Minor wear -- excellent condition

0095: Maitland-Smith Style Penshell PYRAMID Jewelry BoxEst. US$400-US$600

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Set of 4 ABP Cut Glass Whiskey Glasses Tumblers: Fine set of four American Brilliant Period cut glass tumblers. Excellent condition.

0096: Set of 4 ABP Cut Glass Whiskey Glasses TumblersEst. US$120-US$150

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