Converse presents Asian, antiques auction online March 23
Gold toned and glass-cased LeCoultre Atmos clock dating to the early 1960s (est. $400-$700). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
“This is an ambitious auction, for sure,” said Todd Converse of Gordon S. Converse & Co. “At nearly 1,000 lots, it’s way bigger than most of our previous sales. But we’re excited about it because there is so much great merchandise in so many categories. There really is something for everyone. Also, shipping will be available on all but about 100 larger items.”
The lots are eclectic and freewheeling, ranging from a box of about 12 sailing-related tools, engraved scrimshawed hangings and a damaged octant (est. $60-$120) to original Little Archie comic book art (est. $100-$200). An expected star of the vintage clocks category is a gold-toned and glass-cased LeCoultre Atmos clock dating to the early 1960s (est. $400-$700).
Fine art will feature an oil on canvas painting by Earnest Townsend (N.Y., 1893-1944), titled Bermuda Waters, 27 inches by 31 inches, housed in a later gilt wood frame and signed lower right (est. $2,000-$3,000); and an oil on canvas by Christopher Shearer (American, 1846-1926), depicting a village scene, 33 1/2 inches by 40 1/2 inches and signed lower left (est. $1,200-$1,500).
Asian (mostly Chinese) antiques, objects and furniture will be plentiful. Star lots will include a finely carved Chinese 19th century wood-carved immortal, about 15 inches tall (est. $10,000-$15,000); and a fine and impressive 19th century gilt bronze Buddha casting on a conforming attached base, 15 inches by 12 inches, showing some wear (est. $4,500-$8,500).
Also offered will be a Chinese huanghuali altar table, about 32 inches tall by 67 inches wide (est. $5,000-$10,000); Chinese scrolls attributed to Fu Baoshi and Feng Zikai (both est. $8,000-$12,000); and a pair of Chinese zitan horseshoe chairs in black lacquer (or dark finish) of dense, heavy zitan hardwood and with elaborate carved splat in bas relief (est. $5,000-$7,000).
More items from Asia include a Chinese zitan stand, 31 inches tall (est. $3,000-$5,000); a Qing Imperial jade seal in a zitan box about 7 1/4 inches tall (est. $1,000-$2,000); a Chinese zitan and jade ruyi, or curved ceremonial scepter (est. $1,250-$2,000); a stack of old Chinese currency (est. $300-$500); a set of four Tianhuang seals in a 4 1/2 inch square huanghuali box (est. $400-$600); and a Chinese blue and white Qianlong vase, 14 1/2 inches tall (est. $400-$600).
Estate jewelry items will feature a platinum Swiss-made ladies’ dress wristwatch made by the Glycine Watch Co., including a special clasp and set with sapphires and diamonds (est. $2,500-$5,000); and a hunting cased ladies’ pendant watch in “Warranted Assay 14K” gold, with a fully running stem-wind nickel-plated jeweled duplex escapement movement (est. $80-$120).
Sterling silver will include an assembled five-piece tea set, Philadelphia, with a 1 1/2 pint teapot by Gorham and sold by Bailey Banks and Biddle, a 1 3/4 pint chocolate pot, a 2-pint teapot and warmer, sold by J.F. Caldwell, and a creamer and sugar, all with combined weights of over 81 troy oz. (est. $1,000-$1,250); and a fine and multi-sided Tiffany & Co. silver bowl, 2 1/2 inches by 8 inches, marked 18165 and 5169 and weighing 16.85 troy ounces (est. $4,000-$1,000).
African objects will include a carved wooden statue, 10 1/2 inches tall (est. $100-$200).
Gordon S. Converse & Co. is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, call them at 610-722-9004 or send an email to either Todd@ConverseClocks.com or Gordon@ConverseClocks.com.
View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Gold toned and glass-cased LeCoultre Atmos clock dating to the early 1960s (est. $400-$700). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
Swiss platinum ladies’ dress wristwatch, set with sapphires and diamonds (est. $2,500-$5,000). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
Oil on canvas painting by Earnest Townsend (N.Y., 1893-1944), titled ‘Bermuda Waters’ (est. $2,000-$3,000). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
Sterling tea set, Philadelphia, with Gorham teapot, chocolate pot, two-pint teapot and warmer, sugar and creamer (est. $1,000-$2,500). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
The auction will feature tribal are and African objects, such as this carved wooden statue, 10 1/2 inches tall (est. $100-$200). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
Finely carved 19th century Chinese zitan wood carved immortal, about 15 inches tall (est. $10,000-$15,000). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
Chinese scroll attributed to Feng Zikai (est. $8,000-$12,000). Gordon S. Converse & Co. image.
