Sold2016Dice Vase. Lake Forest, Ill.: John McKinven, ca. 1990.Dice Vase. Lake Forest, Ill.: John McKinven, ca. 1990. Ebonized hardwood vase allowing the magician to determine the roll of the die even after it is dropped inside and shaken vigorously. 4 ¾” tallSee Sold Price
Sold2018Morrison Pill Box - John McKinvenCirca 1990. Elegantly turned hardwood vase with ebony accents causes a 1 ½ “ red billiard ball to vanish and reappear at the magician’s command. Precision made in limited quantity. Hallmarked. CoSee Sold Price
Sold2016Morison Pill Box. German [?], ca. 1930. Turned woodenMorison Pill Box. German [?], ca. 1930. Turned wooden vase (5 3/8” tall) from which a red ball vanishes, then reappears. Ball 1 3/8” diam. Moderately wear to finish and shell, mechanism with diffiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Morison Pill Box.Morison Pill Box. German, ca. 1930. A ball vanishes from the vase, then reappears inside. Elaborately turned from exotic hardwood. 1 ¾" ball, vase 6 1/8" high. Re-lacquered. Good working condition.See Sold Price
Sold2017Morison Pill Box.Morison Pill Box. [German], ca. 1930s. Turned wooden vase from which a red ball vanishes, then reappears. 5 ½" tall. Scattered mild scratching to finish, mechanism faulty.See Sold Price
Sold2018Morrison Pill Box – Jumbo Size - John McKinvenCirca 1990. Spectacularly turned polished wood vase with large, 4” diameter red ball that vanishes and reappears. Hallmarked. Condition: Excellent. (Card shown for size comparison.)See Sold Price
Sold2016Morison Pill Box. Indiana: William Tresslar, ca. 2000.Morison Pill Box. Indiana: William Tresslar, ca. 2000. Turned hard maple vase. A ball vanishes, then reappears in the vase. Unlike other models, when the ball reappears, it can be tipped out of the vaSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Charles II Carved Oak Bible BoxA Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box 17th Century Height 10 x width 24 x depth 13 inches. Property from the Collection of John Capstick, Lake Forest, IllinoisSee Sold Price
Sold2017Morrison Pill Box - Owen MagicBeautifully hand-turned by Les Smith, circa 1995. The classic ball vase made of fine hardwood. Beautiful rich finish with red ball. With custom made display case. Condition: Excellent.See Sold Price
Sold2017George Chann (1913 - 1995 Los Angeles, CA)''And Little Blue Islands are One with the Sky'' Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Geo. Chann and with the artist's device, titled on a gallery label affixed verso 30'' H x 38'' W Provenance: Ankrum GaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ben Abril (1923 - 1995 Los Angeles, CA)"Newport Harbor" Oil on masonite Signed lower right: Ben Abril, titled by repute 48" H x 36" WSee Sold Price
Sold2021Richard MacDonald (b. 1946, American)"The Rose," 1995 Patinated bronze on marble base Signed, dated, and editioned: R. MacDonald / 1995 / 149-175 18" H x 13.5" W x 7" D Provenance: Private Collection, San Mateo, CASee Sold Price
Sold2017Thomas Hill (1829 - 1908 San Francisco, CA)Cows watering in a forest clearing Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed and dated lower right: T. Hill / 1900 19'' H x 23.5'' H Provenance: The Estate of Thomas Hill (see estate stamp on stretcher bar)See Sold Price
Sold2017Phil Latimer Dike N.A. (1906 - 1990 Claremont, CA)Forest landscape Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Phil Dike / 1928 14'' H x 20'' W Provenance: Private Collection, Ketchum, ID. Notes: There is an unfinished still life verso. Framed size:See Sold Price
Sold2018Ernest Browning Smith (1866 - 1951 Los Angeles, CA)Mt. Morrison, Convict Lake, Eastern Sierras Oil on canvas laid to board Unsigned 30" H x 36" W Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA. Notes: Framed size: 38" H x 44" W x 3.5" D.See Sold Price
Sold2023FRERES ROCHAT , SWISS AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOXLES FRERES ROCHAT SINGING BIRD BOX ca. 1830 ; FRERES ROCHAT SWISS FUSEE AUTOMATON BIRD BOX WITH DOUBLE HAND PAINTED ENAMEL VIEWS OF LAKE GENEVA & MONT BLANC WITH MULTI COLORED PLUME BIRD SET IN TORTOISee Sold Price
Sold2024Art Deco Cartier Gold, Diamond, Enamel Pill BoxArt Deco Cartier Yellow Gold, Diamond and Enamel Pill Box or Compact, marked "CARTIER MADE IN FRANCE", "CC 1", "5297", "S658", other various marks, lid with inlay motif and central hand painted floralSee Sold Price
Sold2021New Zealand, Maori Waka Huia Feather Box, ca. 1840New Zealand, Maori Wakahuia Feather Box, ca. 1840an unusual example with serpentine heads and finely carved, intended to preserve the nephrite adornments and the precious feathers of the Huia bird, whSee Sold Price
Sold2021Vintage Gold & Sliced Agate Pill BoxCartouche shape with top raised scrolling designs, with small case in top cover, in bird design. Plated metal, not marked. [3/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 1 1/2" D].See Sold Price
Sold2021Oil on board of eagle flying through pine forest, JohnOil on board of eagle flying through pine forest, John Seerey-Lester. Signed lower right, "Seerey-Lester," copyright 1993. Highly detailed. Image measures 23.5" x 35". Professionally matted and framedSee Sold Price
Sold2023Faberge style miniature pill box, round covered box, stamped and tested “56†14K rose and yellowFaberge style miniature pill box, round covered box, stamped and tested “56” 14K rose and yellow gold with pink enamel in the manner of Faberge, 20th C. Diameter: 1 ¾ inches, HeightSee Sold Price
Sold2022Dog Pill Box w/ Enameling & Diamond, mixed metalsDog Pill Box w/ Enameling & Diamond Decoration, mixed metals -See Sold Price
Sold2024Group of Five Judith Leiber Polar Bear Pill BoxesGroup of Five Judith Leiber Polar Bear Pill Boxes to include one black crystal bear having gold interior, one white bear having gold interior, one crystal bear having gold interior, as well as two mulSee Sold Price
Sold2024Twenty-four pill boxes, compacts and other small boxes, modern, materials include sterling, 800Twenty-four pill boxes, compacts and other small boxes, modern, materials include sterling, 800 silver, brass, silverplate, copper inlay, carved hardstone, faux gemstones, glass beads, etc., many withSee Sold Price
May 29Gray's AuctioneersDavon Super Outfit Micro-Telescope, Super-Microscope Camera Compendium$450(2 bids)
1 day LeftDOYLE Auctioneers & AppraisersRussian Silver-Gilt, Cloisonné and Pictorial Enamel Pill Box$1,500(1 bid)
7 hrs LeftThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.Vintage Limoges France Porcelain Rooster Pill Box$40(6 bids)
7 hrs LeftThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.Vtg Royal Worcester Porcelain Pill Box , England$15(3 bids)
7 hrs LeftThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.Vtg Limoges France Porcelain Love Birds Pill Box$60(5 bids)
May 31Block Auction HouseAssorted Antique and Victorian Costume Jewelry (Brass, 10k Gold, and Sterling)$130(5 bids)
BonhamsEDOUARD-LÉON CORTÈS (French, 1882-1969) Porte St.-Denis (framed 53.0 x 66.0 x 4.5 cm (...$16,000(4 bids)
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