Our May Uncurated auction features nearly 400 lots including clocks, watches, artwork, coins, furniture, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry and decorative items.
The sale features the second half of a large clock collection. Included are clocks by Bulle, Seth Thomas, Herschede, Leon Hatot ATO, as well as automobile clocks, a LeCoultre Atmos clock and a Vienna regulator. Also up for auction are Seth Thomas and Chelsea ship's bells, as well as a Robinson ship's telegraph. The sale also includes a Vacheron & Constantin 18k gold watch and a a Girard Perregaux chronograph watch.
In addition to clocks, the auction also features a large selection of coins, including a 1907 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin and a 1912 Indian $5 gold coin, as well as proof sets and pre-1965 Roosevelt dimes.
Other highlights include a large selection of Sumida Japanese pottery, a collection of Swarovski crystal, Lionel trains, anatomical models, lapidary sculptures, Fulper and Van Briggle pottery, a Lane bar cabinet and a Norman Mills Price oil on board.
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LOT 44:
Three Carved Stone Bird Sculptures on Minerals
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Sold for: $200
Start price:
$
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Estimated price :
$100 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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Three Carved Stone Bird Sculptures on Minerals
Three carved multi-stone sculptures of birds on mineral bases. Includes a duck on a geode base, a hummingbird on a quartz crystal, and a roadrunner on a white mineral. The roadrunner measures 4 1/4" W x 4" D x 6" H. The quartz crystal is chipped in various places and the finish on the feet of the birds is flaking in places. There is also a small hole the top of the roadrunner's left leg, repair to left leg of duck.
From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
