September 11, 2012

Auction Highlights | September 1-10

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[caption id="attachment_12288" align="alignnone" width="800"] Group of (2) Books[/caption] Auction Highlights from September 1-10 feature a number of lots from Locati Auctions' September Sale. Highlights include: A Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring; Galle Yellow and Purple Overlay Glass Vase, c. 1900-1910; A Five Piece Sterling Tea Service with Silver Plated Tray; A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tea Set; Group of (2) books.

A Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring

Description Platinum (tested) filigree six prong setting containing a center Old European cut diamond flanked by six Old European and single cut diamonds.

Price Realized $3,090

Galle Yellow and Purple Overlay Glass Vase, c. 1900-1910

Description This vase is an example of the refined Art Nouveau glass being produced at the turn of the century.

Price Realized $3,000

A Five Piece Sterling Tea Service with Silver Plated Tray

Description Dated 1940, the tea set made by the M. Fred Hirsh Co. Jersey City, NJ, the silver plated rococo style tray by Elizur G. Webster & Son, NY. Comprising: a covered sugar, an open spooner, a creamer, a teapot and a coffeepot. Each with hand chased decoration. Provenance From a Mainline Philadelphia Estate.

Price Realized $2,641.20

A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tea Set

Description An early 20th century Queen Anne Style set with a silver plated Tiffany tray of the same era and probably made to match the set. The five piece tea set consists of a coffeepot, teapot, wastebowl, covered sugar and creamer. Provenance From a Delaware collection.

Price Realized $2,280

Group of (2) Books

Description Group of (2) books to include: ''Fireside Conversation'', by Mark Twain, 1926, limited edition on 100, numbered 31; and ''Monuments de la Xylographie, Apocalypse'', Adam Pilinski, 1882, Chez Adam Pilinski et Fils: Paris, 13-1/2''h (foxing and browning) Provenance Estate of Lawrence Feinberg, papyrologist and specialist in ancient manuscripts turned antiquarian bookseller.

Price Realized $2,280

Other notable lots include:

A Partial Sterling Silver Silver Flatware Service by Gorham $ 1,700

George Cope (American, 1855 - 1929) Oil on Artist Board $ 1,700

Chinese School, Landscape and Calligraphy $ 1,600

Ca. 19th c. Chinese Blue & White Vase $ 1,308

Group of Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware $ 1,300