Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 118

The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction

Silver

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 783		Harrach Neuwelt Art Nouveau Enameled Crystal Goblet, ca. 1901 Hand Painted Enamel Coat of Arms with Outstanding Flourishes. Exquisite, oversized goblet ca. 1901 by Harrach Neuwelt in an Art Nouveau design with a splendid coat of arms with an armor helmet and poppies in the shield. These early 20th Century pieces are prized most especially in such superior condition. The enamel work here is precise and intact and decorates the entire goblet. No chips, cracks or repairs. 8 x 4 x 4". Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 784		Seven Graduated, Late 19th Century French Pewter Measuring Tankards. Popular with collectors, a collection of seven French pewter measuring tankards from the late 1800s used to measure liquids/beverages/spirits accurately. These are now very popular for kitchen or bar decor. Each are engraved in French with the meausurements in descendign order: litre, demi litre, double decilitre, decilitre, demi decilitre, double centilitre and centilitre. A myriad of marks: EM in circel, RG in Triangle, the letters AP flanking a sunburst and letters AG in a crescent moon. Also marks on the three largest atop the tankard lips. All boast great age-old patina with the deciliter having a slight dent in top lip which adds appeal. Tallest is 7 x 4 x 4" the smallest 1½ x 1 x 1". Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 785		Rare, Near Pristine, Antique Loving Cup Trophy in Sterling Silver; "Millwood Hunt Waverly Farm Challenge Cup, 1929". Outstanding loving cup trophy created by Wilcox & Wagoner Silversmiths of New York, for Millwood Hunt Horse Show, Waverly Farm Challenge Cup first awarded in 1929 through 1932 in Massachusetts. Fine cup measuring 10 x 8 x 8", beautifully engraved, and in exceptional condition. Marked sterling silver under unweighted base. 30 ozt. Fantastic collectible. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 786		For Him, Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Shaving Soap Box OR For Her, a Small Trinket and Lidded Jewel Box. From Tiffany & Co. and designer Elsa Peretti, Italy, a sterling silver shaving soap box with lid. Or certainly could be used as a striking trinket box for the desk or side table. Signature Peretti design of sensuous curves. Currently showing in the Tiffany & Co. "Love" Collection in store and on line. 4 x 4 x 2", weighing 7¼ ozt. and in excellent condition with scant evidence of use. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 787		950 Marked Silver Bowl likely from Europe, Very Simple, Lovely Fruit Bowl in Superior Condition. Marked 950 silver (Sterling is 925) likely from Europe, a lovely, very simply designed fruit bowl in excellent, gleaming condition. Only the slightest scalloped edges on short base. 9½ x 9½ x 3" with only polish rubs in basin. 21 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 788		Black Starr & Frost Four (4) Outstanding Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks in Choice Condition. Black Starr & Frost was founded in 1810 in New York City and is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States. It's name has always been associated with the highest quality merchandise and has served some of the most notable individuals and families going back to Abraham Lincoln through to the the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers, the Posts, the Carnegies, and most of the great names of entertainment. Dating the early 20th Century are four absolutely beautiful sterling silver candlesticks in a supremely elegant repoussé foliate design. The condition of these four pieces are remarkable, with barely any evidence of their 100+ years in age. Each are 10½" tall, the bases 6¼" in diameter and only slightly weighted to 32¼ troy ounces each for a total gross weight of a 130 troy ounces. These are as rare as they are beautiful and will command any table. Stamped Black Starr & Frost, Sterling Silver 160 under base. Estimated Value $2,600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 789		Sterling Silver: One 3 Candle Candelabra and Two Candlesticks, Weighted. Even as most Americans pursue a casual home dining experience, sterling silver candle holder remain popular. Offered is one three candle candelabra from Gorham Sterling with weighted base 2 x 11" and in overall excellent condition, having only the most minor evidence of use, the base clean. The arms unscrew (convertible) and used as a single candlestick (33½ ozt) The two candlesticks are 10" tall by Columbia Silver and do exhibit a few minor dings mostly at base. But these have been refinished and know the silver gleams minimizing the dings. (27 ozt.). Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 790		Steuben Glass "Shooting Star" Glass Piece in Elaborate Presentation Box. This magnificent sculpture is 'Shooting Star' by Steuben, design # 1130. Originally created in 1986 by David Dowler, the angled cuts cast stunning prismatic reflections as it rests on a heavy polished aluminum and black rubbertiered display base. Etched Steuben along one of the radial points this perfect piece measures approx. 4" H x 3.5"W. Comes in the original red Steuben presentation box which is in very good condition, only having a ding to one side and a few scuffs. A perfect Holiday gift. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 791		Tuttle Sterling Silver, "Onslow Pattern" 8 Place Setting with Serving Pieces and Steak Knives--Presidential Date Marks 78 Piece Place Setting. Tuttle Sterling Silver, "Onslow" pattern (George II) 8 place setting: 8 Knives, 8 ¾", 8 Forks, 7¼" 8 Salad Forks, 6", 16 Teaspoons 6", 8 Ice-cream, cake "spork", 5 3/4" 8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4" 1 Pickle fork, 1 Pierced Serving Spoon 8¼", 1 Salad Serving Fork 8¾" Tomato Server 7½" and 8 (sharp) Steak Knives. Tuttle Sterling stamped on verso in a tiny crescent shaped mark, the initials of a variety of American Presidents at base of stem. Clever. Total weight (knives and spreaders figured at half their weight) 132 ozt. Estimated Value $2,400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,760
Lot 792		76 Piece Place Setting of Wallace Sterling Silver "Grand Colonial" Pattern. Wallace sterling silver flatware, total of 76 pieces: 10 Knives (figured at half troy ounce weight) 9 Dinner forks, 10 Salad Forks, 17 Dinner/Desert spoons, 8 Soup spoons, 8 Ice tea spoons, 7 Spreaders, 7 Cocktail forks, 4 Serving spoons, 1 Serving fork, 1 Sugar spoon, 5 condiment spoons (floral motif, not Grand Colonial. Total 94 troy ounces. Housed in sturdy case lined in silver cloth. Estimated Value $1,400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,920
Lot 793		Bulk Lot of Sterling Silver Pieces 32.1 ozt. Assortment of napkin rings, spoons, forks, knives (figured at half their weight) and small pitcher. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 794		97-pieces of Gorham, Melrose Sterling Silver. Clean set that consists of: 12 Dinner Forks, 12 Salad Forks, 12 Cocktail Forks, 12 Knives, 12 Butter Knives, 13 Spoons, 13 Soup Spoons, 11 Iced Tea Spoons. An especially choice quality set and housed in a felt-lined wooden Anti-Tarnish box. *Weight: 72.ozt* . Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,620
Lot 795		Beautiful Five Piece Tea Set from The Watson Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts ca. 1940 "Meadow Rose" Pattern. A truly fine, five piece coffee/tea set from an American silversmith company, the Watson Company of Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1874, enjoying a fine family tradition, until it was sold/acquired by R. Wallace & Sons in the Mid-1950s. All five pieces are hallmarked with the crown, "W" and lion, instantly recognizable as the respected mark of Watson. This tea set is in their "Meadow Rose" pattern and is without monograms. Included is a coffee pot 10½ x 10 x 5", a tea or hot water pot 8½ x 10 x 5½", sugar bowl with lid 7 x x7 x 4½" a waste bowl 4 x 4 x 4" and creamer 5 x 6 x 3½". The set was extremely well cared for passing onto two generations. One of the best tea sets we have offered in some time with respect to the pattern and condition. 96.75 troy ounces total weight. Estimated Value $2,400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 796		Fisher Sterling Silver Four Piece Coffee Set. Pre-owned Fisher sterling silver coffee set Coffee pot 12 x 10 x 6" (27 ozt.), Sugar 7 x 7¾ x 4" (11 ozt.) Creamer 6 x 6 x 3½" (7 ozt.) Waste bowl 4½ x 4 x 4" (7½ Ozt.) Overall fine condition we note only a small ding on sugar and coffee that are hard to spot. 52.50 ozt. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 797		Scrap Silver Lot. Assorted sterling silver pieces, some weighted. The troy ounce calculations for the weighted pieces (candlesticks, compotes) 60% less Approximately 35ozt. The nut bowl (Dominick & Haff) and salt and pepper shakers (Howard & Co.) are in great shape and attractive. The sterling lipped. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 798		Christofle of Paris, Rare, Early 20th Century Gold Gilt Bronze and Crystal Compote/Tazza Centerpiece. Christofle is a goldsmith and tableware company, founded in Paris in 1830 by Charles Christofle. The company is known for having introduced electrolytic gilding in Christofle in 1842 and has created for 150+ years some of the most beautiful pieces for the table and prized throughout the world. Offered is a Belle Epoque tazza or compote of extraordinary craftsmanship. The pedestal is triangular shaped of branches and blossoms that supports a stunning, heavily faceted shallow bowl. This is a significant centerpiece for any table standing at 12" tall with the crystal bowl 11" in diameter. No chips or cracks, this beautiful work has been well taken care of spanning a hundred years. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP From a Beverly Hills Estate. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 799		Rare 1956 Baccarat Crystal Perfume Bottle for "Diorissimo" by Christian Dior plus First Edition "The Book of Perfume" Where Bottle is Featured Twice. Diorissimo perfume made its debut in 1956 in a stunning limited edition Baccarat crystal perfume bottle in the form of a bouquet of bronze roses in an Etruscan-style vase. The designer Charles is said to have been inspired by the baroque-style chandeliers which illuminated the salons of the Dior fashion house in the avenue Montaigne. The bottle measures from top flower to base 9½ inches. Base of bottle has the "Bottle Baccarat Made in France" hallmark on faceted base. In very fine condition, the gold imprinted letters of Christian Dior and Diorissimo are intact, the bottle gleaming. We note a small chip to dauber easily ground out and a very tiny chip to inside lip completely obscured when elaborate topper in place. "The Book of Perfume" published by Flammarion, Paris-New York, in 1995 and printed in Italy is included. Fascinating coffee table book on the history of perfume with superb photos especially focusing on the landmark bottle designs. This Dior Baccarat bottle is featured exclusively on the back page and profiled on page 80. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $861