Gorham ‘Puritan’ silver coffeepot displayed in the office of Gorham’s chairman of the board, circa 1925. Estimate: $18,000-$20,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image.
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“Tony Tenaglia was known for an uncanny ability to source singular, valuable property,” said Miriam Tucker, managing partner at Rago. “His family laughs that, while he loved them first and foremost, his passion for fine antiques came a close second. We know it was difficult to part from property that meant so much to him. We thank his wife, Loretta, for choosing Rago to sell Tony Tenaglia’s favorite and best pieces. Our annual fine jewelry, silver and coins sale is the perfect complement to what I think will be a record-breaking weekend.”
The three-day sale will begin Friday at noon Eastern with silver from the Estate of Tony Tenaglia, followed immediately by silver, coins and currency. Saturday’s sale, which begins at 11 a.m., will consist of furnishings, fine and decorative art from the Estate of Tony Tenaglia. Jewelry, watches, objets de vertu and gemstones will sell on Sunday.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Gorham ‘Puritan’ silver coffeepot displayed in the office of Gorham’s chairman of the board, circa 1925. Estimate: $18,000-$20,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Viennese silver ‘Triumph of Flora’ centerpiece depicts the Goddess of Spring upon a gilded and jeweled chariot, drawn by angels and a team of four horses led by Mercury, circa 1880. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Tiffany & Co. Japanesque mixed metal centerpiece designed by Edward C. Moore in 1880. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. American folk art figural walking stick from the turn of the 20th century. Estimate: $18,000-$24,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Bronze sculpture, ‘Teucer,’ by Sir William Hamo Thornycroft, R.A. (English, 1850-1925). Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Pair of Chinese 36-inch Rose Medallion palace vases from the Republic Period. Estimated: $10,000-$15,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Suffragist movement colors of purple, white and green in a Tiffany & Co. Renaissance Revival quatrefoil brooch with amethyst, diamonds and green enamel tendrils, designed by Paulding Farnham, circa 1900. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image. Tiffany & Co. diamond and emerald necklace. Estimate: $125,000-$150,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image.
