Time auction
N. 291
A Florentine House
tue 17 - tue 24 September 2024
Online only auction
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
Highlights
Lot N. 372
Side table in ebonized wood
top inlaid with characters and grotesque motifs, lyre-shaped legs joined by a cross-shaped crosspiece, some defects
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 598
Illuminated manuscript page
within frame, defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 367
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1860, 1917
oil on canvas, titled, dated and signed E. Nievo, framed
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 134
Silver table set
composed of a mustard shaker and a pair of salt shakers in neoclassical style, interiors in blue glass, pierced with an eight-pointed star motif, the salt shakers [..]
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 364
Secretaire veneered in mahogany feather
white marble top, sliding door to hide cabinet partly covered in red cloth and with small drawers and open compartment between column pilasters with gilded bronze [..]
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 500,00
Lot N. 182
Pair of Celadon porcelain vases
painted with landscapes in blue monochrome within reserves and inscriptions on the reverse, one with a small defect on the neck, perforated bottom
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
Lot N. 1
Large silver censer incense burner
of Empire style, made as a podded vase with an embossed band of vegetal scrolls and rosettes, supported by three high feral legs with caryatid attachment, triangular [..]
Estimate
€ 1.150,00 / 1.500,00
Lot N. 172
Collection of cadastral maps of the Tenuta del Borro
series of 45 maps drawn and painted by hand (plates 25, 22, 8, 7 missing), slight defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 32
Grande giglio fiorentino in argento
su base in pietra dura, gr 2170, esclusa la base, h cm 27x25
Lot N. 32
Grande giglio fiorentino in argento
su base in pietra dura, gr 2170, esclusa la base, h cm 27x25
Lot N. 33
Grande vassoio centrotavola in argento
prima metร del XX secolo
bordo traforato con motivo floreale e volute, gr 1100, diam cm 42
Lot N. 33
Grande vassoio centrotavola in argento
prima metร del XX secolo
bordo traforato con motivo floreale e volute, gr 1100, diam cm 42
Lot N. 34
Collectible accessories in silver
19th/20th century
a cigar holder, Birmingham, 1895, a pillar candlestick on a plinth base, Poland 1920s, a Whiteaway Laidlaw & C. [..], 440 g, h from 9 cm to 29 cm (4)
Lot N. 34
Collectible accessories in silver
19th/20th century
a cigar holder, Birmingham, 1895, a pillar candlestick on a plinth base, Poland 1920s, a Whiteaway Laidlaw & C. [..], 440 g, h from 9 cm to 29 cm (4)
Lot N. 35
Silver dessert accessories
a plate with a molded wavy edge and a series of 10 San Marco model cake forks, 550 g, diameter 20 (11) cm
Lot N. 35
Silver dessert accessories
a plate with a molded wavy edge and a series of 10 San Marco model cake forks, 550 g, diameter 20 (11) cm
Lot N. 36
Vintage silver accessories
a small tray with a wavy edge chiseled with flowers, a milk jug, Florence in the 1930s, with a podded body and [..], 590 g, h from 13 cm to 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 36
Vintage silver accessories
a small tray with a wavy edge chiseled with flowers, a milk jug, Florence in the 1930s, with a podded body and [..], 590 g, h from 13 cm to 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 37
Silver handbag and coin purse, Art Nouveau
beginning of the 20th century
both made of knit, firmnesses chiseled with floral motifs, 280 g
Lot N. 37
Silver handbag and coin purse, Art Nouveau
beginning of the 20th century
both made of knit, firmnesses chiseled with floral motifs, 280 g
Lot N. 38
Pair of silver salt shakers
beginning of the 19th century
perforated with festoon motif, blue glass interior, net 130 g
Lot N. 38
Pair of silver salt shakers
beginning of the 19th century
perforated with festoon motif, blue glass interior, net 130 g
Lot N. 39
Pair of silver salt shakers
Milan, first quarter of the 19th century
on zoomorphic tripods with lion head attachment, 90 g net
Lot N. 39
Pair of silver salt shakers
Milan, first quarter of the 19th century
on zoomorphic tripods with lion head attachment, 90 g net
Lot N. 40
Pair of silver salt shakers
Paris, first half of the 19th century
oval in shape, high openwork edge with mullioned window motifs, net gr 110
Lot N. 40
Pair of silver salt shakers
Paris, first half of the 19th century
oval in shape, high openwork edge with mullioned window motifs, net gr 110
Lot N. 41
Pair of silver salt shakers "Retour d'Egypte"
France, 19th century
made as tripods with sphinx attachment and zoomorphic feet, 190 g
Lot N. 41
Pair of silver salt shakers "Retour d'Egypte"
France, 19th century
made as tripods with sphinx attachment and zoomorphic feet, 190 g
Lot N. 42
Pair of silver salt shakers, master silversmith GA
Naples 19th century
on zoomorphic tripod with lion head attachment, 160g
Lot N. 42
Pair of silver salt shakers, master silversmith GA
Naples 19th century
on zoomorphic tripod with lion head attachment, 160g
Lot N. 43
Vintage silver accessories
19th/20th century
a small empire-style milk jug, a sugar bowl with lid made like a cup, embossed with vegetal scrolls and shaped [..], 420 g, h from 7 cm to 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 43
Vintage silver accessories
19th/20th century
a small empire-style milk jug, a sugar bowl with lid made like a cup, embossed with vegetal scrolls and shaped [..], 420 g, h from 7 cm to 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 44
Silver table accessories
including a fully chiseled fish serving knife, a cutter tongs embossed with flowers and a small collection of [..], 570 g (7)
Lot N. 44
Silver table accessories
including a fully chiseled fish serving knife, a cutter tongs embossed with flowers and a small collection of [..], 570 g (7)
Lot N. 45
Large silver centerpiece planter
London, 1906
made as a tall trumpet vase supporting four openwork baskets with lattice pattern, weighted base, h 34.5 cm
Lot N. 45
Large silver centerpiece planter
London, 1906
made as a tall trumpet vase supporting four openwork baskets with lattice pattern, weighted base, h 34.5 cm
Lot N. 46
Collectible trinkets in vintage silver
an embossed milk jug with shield and vegetal shoot, a pair of sugar tongs with zoomorphic grips, a tea strainer [..], 240 g (4)
Lot N. 46
Collectible trinkets in vintage silver
an embossed milk jug with shield and vegetal shoot, a pair of sugar tongs with zoomorphic grips, a tea strainer [..], 240 g (4)
Lot N. 47
Vintage silver cutlery set
nineteenth century
composed of 6 forks, 5 knives and 5 spoons engraved with initials, net grams excluding knives 670 (16)
Lot N. 47
Vintage silver cutlery set
nineteenth century
composed of 6 forks, 5 knives and 5 spoons engraved with initials, net grams excluding knives 670 (16)
Lot N. 48
Vintage silver table accessories
a series of four salt shakers, Germany, early 20th century, crystal interior, with teaspoons (one not applicable), [..], net 320 g, height from 4 cm to 16 cm (6)
Lot N. 48
Vintage silver table accessories
a series of four salt shakers, Germany, early 20th century, crystal interior, with teaspoons (one not applicable), [..], net 320 g, height from 4 cm to 16 cm (6)
Lot N. 49
Accessories for serving coffee in silver, Teghini
two solitaire coffee pots combined with six teaspoons, 520 g, h from 11 cm to 14 cm (8)
Lot N. 49
Accessories for serving coffee in silver, Teghini
two solitaire coffee pots combined with six teaspoons, 520 g, h from 11 cm to 14 cm (8)
Lot N. 50
Collectible silverware
19th/20th century
an early 19th century wicker with a snake-shaped handle, a coffee pot, Milan, 19th century and a milk jug, 640 g, h from 8 cm to 18 cm (3)
Lot N. 50
Collectible silverware
19th/20th century
an early 19th century wicker with a snake-shaped handle, a coffee pot, Milan, 19th century and a milk jug, 640 g, h from 8 cm to 18 cm (3)
Lot N. 51
Pair of silver salt shakers
beginning of the 19th century
of neoclassical taste, missing glass trays, 90 g
Lot N. 51
Pair of silver salt shakers
beginning of the 19th century
of neoclassical taste, missing glass trays, 90 g
Lot N. 52
Series of four silver salt shakers
London, 1885
made in the shape of a spacecraft, podded body with leaf-shaped sockets, blue glass interior, complete with teaspoon, [..], net 160 g, height 5 cm (4)
Lot N. 52
Series of four silver salt shakers
London, 1885
made in the shape of a spacecraft, podded body with leaf-shaped sockets, blue glass interior, complete with teaspoon, [..], net 160 g, height 5 cm (4)
Lot N. 53
Pair of silver salt shakers
Paris, 1809-1819
on quiver tripods, missing internal trays, 130 g
Lot N. 53
Pair of silver salt shakers
Paris, 1809-1819
on quiver tripods, missing internal trays, 130 g
Lot N. 54
Assortment of silver home and table accessories
including a talcum powder holder shaped like a flower, a teapot with an ebonized wooden handle and a small collection [..], 750 g, h from 7 cm to 18 cm (8)
Lot N. 54
Assortment of silver home and table accessories
including a talcum powder holder shaped like a flower, a teapot with an ebonized wooden handle and a small collection [..], 750 g, h from 7 cm to 18 cm (8)
Lot N. 55
Large silver centerpiece
Germany, early 20th century
made like a water lily leaf, fluted and perforated wavy edge with ovals, engraved with fan motif, central socket [..], 1390 g, h 7x43x44 cm
Lot N. 55
Large silver centerpiece
Germany, early 20th century
made like a water lily leaf, fluted and perforated wavy edge with ovals, engraved with fan motif, central socket [..], 1390 g, h 7x43x44 cm
Lot N. 56
Silver centerpiece fruit bowl
Germany, early 20th century
circular in shape, embossed like a torchon and centered by a cartouche between volutes, 540 g, h 13x30x24 cm
Lot N. 56
Silver centerpiece fruit bowl
Germany, early 20th century
circular in shape, embossed like a torchon and centered by a cartouche between volutes, 540 g, h 13x30x24 cm
Lot N. 57
Assortment of silver coffee spoons
a series of 12 with beaded handles and another series of 12 teaspoons with chiseled handles with palmette motif [..], 240 g (24)
Lot N. 57
Assortment of silver coffee spoons
a series of 12 with beaded handles and another series of 12 teaspoons with chiseled handles with palmette motif [..], 240 g (24)
Lot N. 58
Assortment of silver tea spoons, Clementi Bologna
a series of 11 teaspoons with trilobed handles and a series of 6 teaspoons with embossed handles with scrolls, 410 g (17)
Lot N. 58
Assortment of silver tea spoons, Clementi Bologna
a series of 11 teaspoons with trilobed handles and a series of 6 teaspoons with embossed handles with scrolls, 410 g (17)
Lot N. 59
Assortment of silver curiosities
including a miniature teapot entirely embossed with flowers and swirls, a mirrored tray, three flower-shaped talc [..], net 300 g, tray diameter 28 (11) cm
Lot N. 59
Assortment of silver curiosities
including a miniature teapot entirely embossed with flowers and swirls, a mirrored tray, three flower-shaped talc [..], net 300 g, tray diameter 28 (11) cm
Lot N. 60
Collectible Victorian silver vermeil glass
London, 1845
with chiseled band, 400 g, height 12.5 cm
Lot N. 60
Collectible Victorian silver vermeil glass
London, 1845
with chiseled band, 400 g, height 12.5 cm