Online Auction
11-23 April
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www.maisonbibelot.com
Imagine an enchanted home, in the heart of old Florence, where every room is a treasure chest brimming with wonders. A home brimming with collectables, vintage curiosities, toys from days gone by, porcelain and silverware, all coming together to create a magical and evocative atmosphere. Every corner tells the story of the two owners, collectors and artists, and of the little treasures gathered over a lifetime, amongst which the fairy-tale doll’s houses stand out, meticulously handcrafted with extraordinary dedication.
Please note that lots must be collected in Florence within the restricted traffic zone (ZTL). For further details, our Logistics Department is at the disposal of our customers.
Lot N. 1
Large silver samovar
beginning of the 20th century
entirely embossed with pods, acanthus leaves and spirals, zoomorphic spout, complete with base and burner, gross 3000 g, height 46 cm
Lot N. 1
Large silver samovar
beginning of the 20th century
entirely embossed with pods, acanthus leaves and spirals, zoomorphic spout, complete with base and burner, gross 3000 g, height 46 cm
Lot N. 3
Miniature living room in silver filigree
finely crafted, consisting of sideboard, sofa, pair of armchairs and dining table with four chairs, approximately 98 g, height from 4 cm to 6 cm (9)
Lot N. 3
Miniature living room in silver filigree
finely crafted, consisting of sideboard, sofa, pair of armchairs and dining table with four chairs, approximately 98 g, height from 4 cm to 6 cm (9)
Lot N. 4
Silver tea and coffee set
torchon body with bands embossed with acanthus leaves, central grips shaped like bouquets, wooden handles, 1870 g, h from 19 cm to 28 cm (4)
Lot N. 4
Silver tea and coffee set
torchon body with bands embossed with acanthus leaves, central grips shaped like bouquets, wooden handles, 1870 g, h from 19 cm to 28 cm (4)
Lot N. 5
Tre cestini porta bonbon in argento
di forma ovale baccellata, di due misure a scalare, gr 240, h cm 5x19x18 e h cm 4x13x10
Lot N. 5
Tre cestini porta bonbon in argento
di forma ovale baccellata, di due misure a scalare, gr 240, h cm 5x19x18 e h cm 4x13x10
Lot N. 6
Silver glove tray
City of Sheffield, 1903
of elongated oval shape, perforated edge, engraved in the center with scrolls and spirals, 2200 g, 41x58 cm
Lot N. 6
Silver glove tray
City of Sheffield, 1903
of elongated oval shape, perforated edge, engraved in the center with scrolls and spirals, 2200 g, 41x58 cm
Lot N. 7
Silver pourer
chiselled with palmettes, wide lateral grip with scrolls, 250 g, height 27 cm
Lot N. 7
Silver pourer
chiselled with palmettes, wide lateral grip with scrolls, 250 g, height 27 cm
Lot N. 8
Silver travel toiletry set
Birmingham, early 20th century
composed of numerous accessories, including jars, bottles, scissors, contained in an original box with an interior [..]
Lot N. 8
Silver travel toiletry set
Birmingham, early 20th century
composed of numerous accessories, including jars, bottles, scissors, contained in an original box with an interior [..]
Lot N. 9
Silver table accessories
including a small Brandimarte bowl, a goblet and a sugar bowl chiseled with palmettes, 460 g, h from 8 cm to 14 cm (3)
Lot N. 9
Silver table accessories
including a small Brandimarte bowl, a goblet and a sugar bowl chiseled with palmettes, 460 g, h from 8 cm to 14 cm (3)
Lot N. 10
Silver home accessories
19th/20th century
a 925 silver basket embossed with fruits in relief, two photo frames, one in velvet with a silver frieze made [..], 69 g net, 18x14 cm and 32x23 cm (4)
Lot N. 10
Silver home accessories
19th/20th century
a 925 silver basket embossed with fruits in relief, two photo frames, one in velvet with a silver frieze made [..], 69 g net, 18x14 cm and 32x23 cm (4)
Lot N. 11
Silverware for the table
a series of 6 coasters and a tray with chiseled palmette edges, 260 g, diameter 9 cm and 19 cm (7)
Lot N. 11
Silverware for the table
a series of 6 coasters and a tray with chiseled palmette edges, 260 g, diameter 9 cm and 19 cm (7)
Lot N. 12
Two sets of silver teaspoons
a set of 6 teaspoons with faceted handles and another of 6 with embossed handles with a shell motif, 190 g (12)
Lot N. 12
Two sets of silver teaspoons
a set of 6 teaspoons with faceted handles and another of 6 with embossed handles with a shell motif, 190 g (12)
Lot N. 13
Silverware for the table
a centerpiece stand with amber-coloured double crystal cup, a bottle and a series of six napkin rings of different [..], net 90 g, height from 16 cm to 24 cm (8)
Lot N. 13
Silverware for the table
a centerpiece stand with amber-coloured double crystal cup, a bottle and a series of six napkin rings of different [..], net 90 g, height from 16 cm to 24 cm (8)
Lot N. 14
Two silver baskets
one with an edge chiseled with palmettes, the other embossed with leaves and a perforated edge, 220 g, diameter 10 cm and 19 cm
Lot N. 14
Two silver baskets
one with an edge chiseled with palmettes, the other embossed with leaves and a perforated edge, 220 g, diameter 10 cm and 19 cm
Lot N. 16
Two sets of silver teaspoons
a set of 6 teaspoons with beaded handle, the other of 6 with embossed handle with scrolls, combined with anothe [..], 170 g (13)
Lot N. 16
Two sets of silver teaspoons
a set of 6 teaspoons with beaded handle, the other of 6 with embossed handle with scrolls, combined with anothe [..], 170 g (13)
Lot N. 17
Lot of silverware
a small box with a lid engraved with a monogram, an egg holder and a sugar bowl (central socket desoldered), 200 g (3)
Lot N. 17
Lot of silverware
a small box with a lid engraved with a monogram, an egg holder and a sugar bowl (central socket desoldered), 200 g (3)
Lot N. 18
Trinkets, even in silver
a biscuit group depicting cupids, a faceted green glass box and a series of trinkets and curiosities, including [..], Approximately 75g
Lot N. 18
Trinkets, even in silver
a biscuit group depicting cupids, a faceted green glass box and a series of trinkets and curiosities, including [..], Approximately 75g
Lot N. 19
Two silver toilet sets
beginning of the 20th century
chiseled with swirls, flowers and acanthus leaves, composed of brushes, small jars and other accessories
Lot N. 19
Two silver toilet sets
beginning of the 20th century
chiseled with swirls, flowers and acanthus leaves, composed of brushes, small jars and other accessories
Lot N. 20
Sterling silver miniature tea and coffee set
Mexico
embellished with hard stone cabochons, approximately 50 g (7)
Lot N. 20
Sterling silver miniature tea and coffee set
Mexico
embellished with hard stone cabochons, approximately 50 g (7)
Lot N. 22
Miniature alchemist's bench
made of wood with open shelves decorated with applications of ampoules with liquids, jars, work tools, books, [..], h 31x33x14 cm
Lot N. 22
Miniature alchemist's bench
made of wood with open shelves decorated with applications of ampoules with liquids, jars, work tools, books, [..], h 31x33x14 cm
Lot N. 23
Dollhouse
handcrafted from wood, painted green with white details, three floors with large terrace and veranda; the facade [..], h 90x93x56 cm
Lot N. 23
Dollhouse
handcrafted from wood, painted green with white details, three floors with large terrace and veranda; the facade [..], h 90x93x56 cm
Lot N. 25
Chester style tub sofa
covered in tan-coloured ecological leather with tufted armrests and backrest, h 75x170x76 cm
Lot N. 25
Chester style tub sofa
covered in tan-coloured ecological leather with tufted armrests and backrest, h 75x170x76 cm
Lot N. 26
Column bedside table in walnut
first half of the 19th century
circular top in white marble, faceted body, h 70 cm, diam 45 cm
Lot N. 26
Column bedside table in walnut
first half of the 19th century
circular top in white marble, faceted body, h 70 cm, diam 45 cm
Lot N. 27
Dollhouse
handcrafted in red painted wood with white details, three floors with large terrace on the top; the facade composed [..], h 100x71x48 cm
Lot N. 27
Dollhouse
handcrafted in red painted wood with white details, three floors with large terrace on the top; the facade composed [..], h 100x71x48 cm
Lot N. 28
Etagere with walnut stand
second half of the 19th century
shaped top with mirrored riser with frames carved with acanthus leaves and open compartments, two shelves below [..], h 185x90x40 cm
Lot N. 28
Etagere with walnut stand
second half of the 19th century
shaped top with mirrored riser with frames carved with acanthus leaves and open compartments, two shelves below [..], h 185x90x40 cm
Lot N. 29
Tête-à-tête sofa in walnut
second half of the 19th century
tripartite backrest with shaped and carved panels with opposing scrolls, padded and covered in bright green velvet, [..], h 114x193x82 cm
Lot N. 29
Tête-à-tête sofa in walnut
second half of the 19th century
tripartite backrest with shaped and carved panels with opposing scrolls, padded and covered in bright green velvet, [..], h 114x193x82 cm
Lot N. 30
Two-body sideboard in walnut veneer and walnut feather
second half of the 19th century
in the upper part, plate rack with shaped bottom and two open shelves, white marble top, two drawers and two doors [..], h 208x124x53 cm
Lot N. 30
Two-body sideboard in walnut veneer and walnut feather
second half of the 19th century
in the upper part, plate rack with shaped bottom and two open shelves, white marble top, two drawers and two doors [..], h 208x124x53 cm