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American, late 19th century, Alhambra pattern or variation, central trumpet flanked by three cornucopia, each very finely cut and set in a matching center bowl, sterling collar with marks for Wilcox Silver Co., 17-1/2 in., excellent condition, two minor chips found (one on rim of a cornucopia insert and one on rim of center bowl), scattered light stains and surface wear, one small chain detached at top.
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20th century, five pieces Reed & Barton Hampton Court Shield, monogram, 87.39 oz. T., including 8-1/2 in. coffee pot with matching teapot, covered sugar, creamer and waste, coffee pot and teapot spacers replaced with temporary wooden spacers; Mexican sterling hot water kettle, composite spacers, marks for A Torres Vega, 69.37 oz. T., 15-1/2 in.; two handle silver-plated tray, English, 20th century, 20-1/4 in., all with light scratches and various dents.
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London, mark for "J. Addison & Co. London," on turned and inlaid pedestal base, 41-1/2 x 24 in., globe generally good with surface stains and light wear, lower section of one leg professionally restored, lacking one small return, printed chapter ring surround with extensive edge losses and tears with some areas of infill, minor cracks, repairs and loss at top of pedestal, other scattered minor repairs.
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American, late 19th century, finely cut pitcher set with sterling rim monogrammed "WMA", sterling marks for Mauser, 16-1/2 in.; with a fine champagne stirrer or claret ladle with twisted handle and marks for George W. Shiebler, American Rose pattern, 16-3/4 in., excellent condition, scattered tiny flaws, typical base wear. A related example is illustrated in Rarities in American Cut Glass, p. 140; caption notes "it is extremely rare.”
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French, late 19th century, each with bronze caps and finials, porcelain hand-painted with reserves in pastel tones and gilt surrounds depicting figures in garden settings in 18th century attire, girl fishing, boy playing flute, courting couple under a tree, bagpipes in neck reserve, both artist signed "Luce", gilt bronze winged cherub side handles and bronze bases, rectangular brass plinths, 22-3/4 in., one with chips and old repair to porcelain base, discoloration to brass plinths.
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Porcelain Five-Light Candelabra Continental, probably French, late 19th century, each with heavily floral-encrusted vasiform central support, tiers with molded centers and applied floral and figural elements and four branching arms, flower heads, leaves and vines, tripod under-scrolling feet, each surmounted with seated putto holding garlands of flowers, 28 x 18 in., two arms with minor leaf losses, both bases with losses to arms and legs of seated putto, recementing of post joints to elements (both pieces originally held six branching arms, two holes filled at top of each to accommodate only four).
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Late 19th/early 20th century, male and female figures standing over a mermaid and putto figural base, 34 x 21 x 8 in., surface wear and areas of verdigris, scattered casting flaws, one with cracks and distress at joint of figure to pedestal, one with solder repairs at putto's wrist and garland attachments.
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French, late 19th/early 20th century, each fitted with a reticulated lid with artichoke finial, portrait busts of Louis XV and Marie Antoinette over hand-painted bands depicting courtiers and landscapes, gilt highlights on pink ground, pedestal bases with crown and monogram ciphers, undersides with Sèvres style marks in overglaze blue, 25 in., one base with large chip and repair, wear and gilding losses overall especially at shoulders and portrait surrounds, possible retouch to black at bottom of base ring.