Lot of 4 Mid-20th C. Ashanti Brass Figural Gold Weights

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Central Ghana, Ashanti (Asante) culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine set of four cast-brass figures used as weights when weighing quantities of gold dust. Th

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful collection of 40 cast-brass weights used for measuring and weighing gold. The weights are a variety of shapes,

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 30 cast-brass weights used for measuring and weighing gold. The weights are a variety of shapes, and most h

A mixed lot of 4 antique African objects. Lot includes an Ashanti brass gold weight in the form of a spotted feline, a small prey animal within its mouth, 4 x 4 ¾ in (10.2 x 12 cm) including base. An

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti (Asante) people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is an adorable cast brass crocodilian creature with a fish in his jaws that was used as a weight for gold meas

A pair of Ashanti bronze gold weights, early - mid 20th Century, each with geometric decoration and attractive tone. 16 x 14 mm and 31 x 7 mm. The weights are manufactured using the 'lost wax' method

(lot of 4) Peruvian stools, mid 20th c., leather-clad top, tooled with figural scenes, rising on tapered turned legs, approx 12"h, 15"diam **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot,

(lot of 4) French Empire style iron chairs, in the manner of Maison Jansen, mid 20th c., with brass swan's head terminals, vasiform splat, solid seat, rising on scroll legs, joined by cross stretcher,

Weathervane Directionals. Mid 20th C. Brass. 3 1/4"H X 17 3/4"W X 1 1/4"D. Fine authentic verdigris surfaces, fits 3/4" Diam rod. Nice casting detail. Please note that this lot has a confidential rese

Vintage Weathervane Directionals Mid 20th Century Brass 3 1/4"H X 18 1/2"W X 1 1/4"D Worn original dry gold paint & verdigris surfaces, good casting details, fits 3/4" Diam post, set screws included.

A group of thirteen Asante style "goldweights." Brass. West Africa. 20th century. ++ Largest measures: 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1". Smallest measures: 1/2" x 7/8" x 1 1/4" Provenance: Collected circa 1983.

Group of (18) cast bronze/brass goldweights, cast using the lost wax method, including five horns, a shield, a fan, various animals and other forms, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, likely 18th-20th century, W

Group of (25) cast bronze/brass goldweights, cast using the lost wax method, various geometric forms, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, likely 18th-20th century, West Africa. Approximate size, 2.25"H x 2"W x 0.

Nineteen figural automobile lighters, mid 20th c.; Brass, enameled and patinated metal, plastic, rubber, etc.; All marked; Tallest: 4"

Two mid 20th century gold, single-cut diamond dress rings, estimated total diamond weight 0.40ct, ring sizes L and O, total weight 4.7g

A mid 20th century gold carnelian fob. The oval carnelian panel, carved to depict a gentleman in profile, to the scrolling pedestal and plain surmount hoop. Length 2.7cms. Weight 4.7gms.

A mid 20th century gold diamond buckle ring. Of bi-colour design, the textured and tapered band, with diamond buckle motif. Ring size L. Weight 4.5gms.

Antique to mid 20th century gold black enameled earrings with pearls, 14k yellow gold. Total length is 1 1/4" Weight: 8.6 grams

Vintage Weathervane Directionals Mid 20th C Brass 3 1/8"H X 18"W X 1 1/4"D Natural verdigris surfaces, good casting details. Fits up to 7/8" Diam post, set screws included. Please note that this lot h

Lot of Five Chelsea Clock Co. Barometersmid-20th centuryfour brass cases and one phenolic case, two with 4 1/2-inch dial and three with 4-inch dials9 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (largest)Provenance: Privat

A mid 20th century 9ct gold diamond and gem-set brooch. Estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct. Hallmarks for London, 1963. Length 4.2cms. 7.6gms.

A mid 20th century 18ct gold topaz and diamond cluster ring. The circular-shape blue topaz, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the tapered shoulders and plain band. Ring size Q. Weight 4.1gms. O

A mid 20th century 18ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The circular-shape sapphire, within a single-cut diamond border. Estimated total diamond weight 0.10ct. Weight 4.2gms.

Two mid 20th century 18ct gold diamond five-stone rings. Each designed as graduated single-cut diamonds, to the tapered band. Estimated total diamond weight 0.35ct. Weight 4.6gms.