Past Sales

Ming Dynasty bronze/gold censer

circa 1399 -1435
Untouched perfect patina (skin), weighing almost 4 lbs and measuring 3 x 6 inches, signed with Xuande Reign mark sold for $62,000

A Hermann Herzog oil on canvas of Royal Palms, Florida

circa 20th century
Untouched in it’s original frame (Milch Galleries Label), bearing one small pin hole that did not deter bidders, sold for $26,000

Pair Chinese Qing Cinnabar Vases

circa 1735-1796
Monumental Imperial Chinese Qing Period Cinnabar Vases Palace Size Presentation.  Mounted with 8 gilt bronze rosettes and Chinese characters sold for $30,000

Tiffany Studios Enameled Box

circa 1897
Rare Tiffany Studios enameled copper dresser/jewel box.  Flounder form, #8838, assembled with 28 jewelers screws to the bottom and sides with hinged lid sold for $146,000

“The Little Duke” Poker Trade Simulator

circa 1898
Though the original auction estimate for this item was $8,000-$10,000, this machine’s value took a leap when the buyer ultimately purchased this lot for $24,295

Fine Seth Thomas Jewelers Regulator Wall Clock

circa 1870 -1880
Ornate Tiger Oak, Walnut & Oyster Burl Case. The Clock  Chimed in at $17,850.00

Philip Semmer Bronze Parrot Lamp

circa 1910
This early American leaded glass floral lamp stands 18¾” tall and is detailed with a very organic look on a massive leafy base. This beautiful antique item sold at $1,400

Italian Carved Inlaid Cassone

circa 1500
This stunning inlaid chest was prepared with gesso, then painted and gilded. This exquisite Italian marriage chest went for $1,700 by the time the hammer fell.

Zinc Pocket Watch Trade Sign

circa 1870
This cast zinc pocket watch trade sign reads “Good Time Stable” and still has its original finish. This remarkable sign from 1870 went for $1,800 at a recent estate auction.

J.W. Fisk Quill Weather vane

circa 1900
From the streets of New York City, Fiske was one of the premier weathervane makers of the times. At a recent auction, this quill weathervane went for $4,000

German WWII Silver Presentation Trophy

circa 1941
This German WWII Trophy is inscribed with Fur Besondere Leistung imLuftkrieg and was presented in 1941. Standing 8” tall and in good condition, it sold for over $5,000

Chinese Carved Marble Quan-Yin

circa Unknown
This white marble carving was crafted completely by hand.  It is an authentic Chinese scupture of Quan-Yin, which sold for $1,800 at a recent EstateofMind auction in New York.

Goyard & Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunks

circa 1897
These LV monogram canvas steamer trunks represent the iconic prestige of this luxury corporation. These rare trunks sold for over $17,000 at our October 2012 auction.

Rare Steam
Locomotive

circa 1960-1970
Built from original ALCO Blueprint w/operating steam turbine, water pump & axle pump, mosley steam turbine, Mercer Pyle head lamp, built by head machinist for G.E. Bill Litchfield. The Train Rolled to $5,500.00

Rookwood Pottery

circa 1902

Iris Glaze Poppy Vase Signed Constance Baker. Sold for $1,950.00

Victorian Mourning Bracelet

circa 19th century
14kt. Yellow Gold Cabochon and Garnet.The Lovely Cuff Bracelet. Sold for  $1,750.00