Lots 1011 - 1020

Lot #1011: SIX METAL-MOUNTED ENAMEL STEMMED EGG-FORM BOXES
The one enclosing a Perfection watch by R. Moretti, Cardiff; one with stem flanked by two cubs and two birds, bearing mark, "Faberge;" another ivory with silvered double eagle stem also, "Faberge;" one opening to balloon pendant, on veined blue marble stand; and the last two also with double eagle stems; 5/58 to 9 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 700.00 Sold at $1300

Lot #1012: TWO GOLD-MOUNTED NEPHRITE CIGARETTE CASES
Comprising a curved case with blind circular plaque, retailed by Frank Hyams, New Bond Street, and a 585 mounted rectangular case with rounded edges and a sapphire cabochon; 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. and 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 1000.00 Sold at $2500

Lot #1013: THREE RUSSIAN PORCELAIN EGG-FORM BELL PULLS
Two painted with heads of saints and with gilt star bursts on reverse, the last with two floral reserves, mounted on oak stands; 4 1/4 in.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00 Sold at $15,000

Lot #1014: NEOCLASSICAL-STYLE CARVED JADE CAMPAGNA-FORM URN
The partially reeded bowl on block pedestal and molded base, now fitted with three porcelain poppy stems; 9 3/8 in., 4 1/2 in. diam.
Estimate: $ 700.00 - $ 900.00 Sold at $425

Lot #1015: FOUR SILVER GILT BASKETS FILLED WITH HARDSTONE FLOWERS
Bearing pseudo Faberge marks, each basket with broad everted rim, filled with lily-of-the-valley, a strawberry plant or turquoise-petaled plants; 4 to 5 1/2 in., 4 3/4 in. diam.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00 Sold at $2400

Lot #1016: PAIR OF CONTINENTAL (585) GOLD AND ENAMEL-MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL VASES ON JADE BASINS
Each of block form, with pointed arch banded rim and pierced trellis base, on mutton fat jade stand; 3 x 2 x 2 in.
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 500.00 Sold at $1100

Lot #1017: RUSSIAN MALACHITE, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GILT BRONZE PAPERWIGHT
In the form of a block of ice tied to a sled, rectangular base; 2 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate: $ 800.00 - $ 1200.00 Sold at $950

Lot #1018: THREE HARDSTONE TABLE ARTICLES
Comprising an unmarked gold-mounted nephrite match box holder, on ball feet, a gilt-metal mounted nephrite letter opener and a cylindrical jadeite vase on tripod cabochon-mounted stand marked, "Faberge," with porcelain rose stems; 2 7/8 to 7 1/4 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 1000.00 Sold at $1500

Lot #1019: PHILIP V OF SPAIN, GRANDSON OF LOUIS XIV - LETTER SIGNED TO MICHEL-JEAN AMELOT, CONCERNING THE MARRIAGE OF AMELOT'S DAUGHTER.
Framed. Lot includes another framed French royal letter. Provenance: Estate of Louis S. Auchincloss
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $900

Lot #1020: MARIE ANTOINETTE, ET AL - MARRIAGE CONTRACT, 1783
Contract signed by Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, Marie Thérèse and others. Provenance: Estate of Louis S. Auchincloss
Estimate: $ 1500.00 - $ 2000.00 Sold at $7000