80th Anniversary Auction

Lot 1: Near pair George III mahogany knife boxes (2pcs)

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Description: Near pair George III mahogany knife boxes late 18th/early 19th century serpentine front with molded edges, fitted interior. larger: H15 1/4" W10 /8" D12" smaller: H15 1/8" W10" D11 1/8" (2pcs) Provenance: West Virginia private collection.

Condition Report: Small veneer losses and patches; shrinkage cracks and other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 2: Miniature primitive coffer

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Description: Miniature primitive coffer 18th century blanket chest form, mixed wood carcase with wrought-metal hinges and lock. H3 3/4" W6" D3"

Lot 3: George III oak wine cooler

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Description: George III oak wine cooler late 18th/early 19th century oval basin with brass bands enclosing tin liner on splayed legs. H24 1/2" W18" D14 1/4" Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia private collection.

Condition Report: Liner losses and scattered corrosion; stave joint shrinkage; other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 4: English silver-mounted and shell-clad glove box

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Description: English silver-mounted and shell-clad glove box Chester, dated 1896-7 rectangular domed hinged case with silver mount reading "gloves," opening to green velvet interior, with sterling escutcheon and locking mechanism; complete hallmarks. H3" L10 1/2" D4" Provenance: Aiken, South Carolina private collection.

Condition Report: Very good condition with no losses and very minor shrinkage cracks.

Lot 5: Victorian inlaid mahogany box

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Description: Victorian inlaid mahogany box American, 19th century book-shape box with light and dark wood, inlaid stars and herringbone banding on both sides. L12 1/2" W8 1/2" D3 1/4" Provenance: Private Boiling Springs Lakes, North Carolina Collection.

Condition Report: Minor inlay losses and lifting; shrinkage crack in bottom.

Lot 6: Impressive pair elephant tusks

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Description: Impressive pair elephant tusks L72" Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia; sold to benefit the acquisitions fund.

Condition Report: Very good original condition. Approximate L30" hollow from top.

Lot 7: Continental carved ivory vase

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Description: Continental carved ivory vase 19th century finely carved extensive scene of warrier in landscape with castles mounted on gilt-metal base. H6 1/2" Dia.3 3/8"

Condition Report: Cracked through castle; crack to figure from base to knees; age discoloration throughout; base plate warped and with shrinkage.

Lot 8: Continental carved ivory figural lion with cubs

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Description: Continental carved ivory figural lion with cubs 19th century lion entwined with serpent and flanked by cubs. H2 3/4" L8" Provenance: Wilimington, North Carolina private collection.

Lot 9: Continental carved ivory tusk

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Description: Continental carved ivory tusk 19th century tapered carving of wild boars and lions. L8 3/4"

Lot 10: Pair elephant tusks

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Description: Pair elephant tusks L44" Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia; sold to benefit the acquisitions fund.

Condition Report: Very good original condition with inherent scuffs & nicks. Approximate L21" hollow from top.

Lot 11: Chinese carved ivory table screen

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Description: Chinese carved ivory table screen mid 19th century pierce-carved panel depicting painted and carved court scene supported within pierced scrollwork carved ivory stand. H10 1/4" W5 1/2" D3"

Condition Report: Panel with small repair to upper left corner of front. Stand with surface hairlines.

Lot 12: Chinese carved ivory figures (2pcs)

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Description: Chinese carved ivory figures 19th century standing sage with scepter and lotus bud, H6"; other Guan Yin holding clusters of blossoms, H13" (2pcs) Provenance: Columbia, South Carolina private collection.

Condition Report: Adhesive residue to top of man's head; otherwise in good original condition.

Lot 13: Japanese carved and painted ivory owl, and abstract sculpture (2pcs)

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Description: Japanese carved and painted ivory owl, and abstract sculpture standing owl symbolizing divine messenger of the gods with painted feathers, H3 1/2"; together with abstract natural rubber sculpture, H2 1/2" L5 3/4". (2pcs) Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia; sold to benefit the acquisitions fund.

Lot 14: Japanese carved ivory okimono

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Description: Japanese carved ivory okimono Meiji period figural group depicting father and son drawing wagon with fruit, mounted on lacquered base. H8 1/2" L12" W6 1/2"

Lot 15: Meerschaum Nubian caricature pipes with cases (3pcs)

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Description: Meerschaum Nubian caricature pipes with cases 19th century carved figure wearing fez with case, L5 3/8" carved figure wearing top hat with case, L5 1/2" carved bowl in the form of man wearing bow tie, L4 1/2" (3pcs) Provenance: Bluffton, South Carolina private collection.

Lot 16: Near pair Regency inlaid mahogany tea caddies

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Description: Near pair Regency inlaid mahogany tea caddies circa 1820 rectangular form having hinged lids with Sheffield pulls, opening to reveal center well flanked by covered compartments; one mixing bowl present. H6 1/8" W12 3/8" D6 1/8" Provenance: Charleston, South Carolina collection.

Lot 17: English rosewood jewelry box

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Description: English rosewood jewelry box 19th century coffered rectangular hinged cover opening to fabric-lined tray and secret compartments, on tapering body and bun feet. H5 1/2" W10 1/2" D8"

Lot 18: English mixed wood tea caddy

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Description: English mixed wood tea caddy late 19th century rectangular geometric inlaid hinged cover on conforming body, interior with double covered compartments. H4 1/4" W7" D4 1/8"

Lot 19: Georgian inlaid mahogany tea caddy

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Description: Georgian inlaid mahogany tea caddy 19th century casket form opening three covered compartments and mixing well. H8 1/4" W13" D5 1/2"

Lot 20: English brass-bound mahogany writing slope

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Description: English brass-bound mahogany writing slope 19th century rectangular hinged case opening to reveal fabric-lined writing surface, divided tray and hidden wells. H4 1/2" W11" D7 1/2"

Lot 21: Royal Cabinet of Games

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Description: Royal Cabinet of Games 19th century wood case with beveled glass top and front doors opening to reveal chess pieces, rear compartment fitted with removable trays containing cards, checkers, markers, gameboard, dominos, dice, horse figures, shaker, whists and other accessories, bottom slot holding triple-sided gameboard. H7 1/2" W13 3/4" D9 1/2" Provenance: Florida private collection. Other Notes: Includes bone pieces for chess, cribbage, checkers (draughts), backgammon, dominoes, horse racing, and auction whist with cards, dice, shaker, two whist counters, chips, four lead mounted jockeys, and instruction booklet for auction whist.

Condition Report: Leather board with slight scuffing and wear from use and age; cracks in checker pieces, leather handles worn, shelf dividers loose. Possible known missing pieces include: one shaker, some horse figures and jumps, some markers, key, dividers, and game instructions booklets, see photos.

Lot 22: English brass inlaid rosewood jewelry box

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Description: English brass inlaid rosewood jewelry box late 19th century scrolling floral and line inlaid rectangular case opening to reveal blue-painted and fabric-lined fitted tray and well. H4 1/2" W11" D8"

Lot 23: Georgian inlaid mahogany double tea caddy

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Description: Georgian inlaid mahogany double tea caddy 19th century coffered rectangular panel hinged case on tapering body opening to reveal twin covered compartments. H7" W11 1/4" D7 1/4"

Lot 24: Irish Regency rosewood lapdesk on stand

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Description: Irish Regency rosewood lapdesk on stand mid-19th century hinged rectangular top opening to reveal writing surface and arrangement of compartments with removable tray, above single drawer, mounted on later mahogany stand with candleslides and square tapered legs. H22 1/2" W12 1/2" D9 1/4" Provenance: Charlotte, North Carolina private collection. Other Notes: Retaining label: "Mansfield's Manufactory & Fancy Repository, 90 Grafton St., Dublin."

Lot 25: English inlaid mahogany tea caddy

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Description: English inlaid mahogany tea caddy late 19th century shell-inlaid hinged cover over rectangular urn-inlaid body, opening to reveal two covered compartments. H4 1/2" L6 7/8" D4"

Lot 26: George II inlaid walnut and oak double-bonnet secretary bookcase

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Description: George II inlaid walnut and oak double-bonnet secretary bookcase mid 18th century top section with double-arch cornice above arch paneled doors on lower section with fallboard concealing tiered interior drawers and pigeonholes flanking prospect door and well, above case fitted with three short drawers over two long drawers; all resting on straight cut-out bracket feet. H92" W41" D24 1/2" Provenance: Descended through the estate of Dora Gray, a well-known Columbia, South Carolina decorator from the 1930s to the late 1950s. Miss Gray 's home and shop was located at 1316 Gervais Street, on property now occupied by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Tampa, Florida estate of Thomas Gray.

Condition Report: Refinished, minor shrinkage cracks throughout, minor veneer replacement and repair; hardware replaced; other imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 27: Hepplewhite style mahogany wingback armchair

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Description: Hepplewhite style mahogany wingback armchair late 19th century serpentine-crested back flanked by shaped wings and outscrolled arms over square tapering legs on casters. BH53 1/2" SH18" W32" D28" Provenance: Estate of Lilla F. Hoefer (Mrs. Herbert Wellington Hoefer), Columbia, South Carolina.

Condition Report: Newer upholstery in very good condition; minor scratches and abrasions to legs.

Lot 28: George III mahogany chest of drawers

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Description: George III mahogany chest of drawers circa 1820 molded rectangular top over brushing slide, above case of two drawers over one deep drawer with faux two-drawer front, resting on bracket feet. H32 3/4" W43" D20 3/4"

Condition Report: Refinished; feet appear to be original with minor restoration; old hardware may be original; other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 29: Regency mahogany jardiniere

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Description: Regency mahogany jardiniere circa 1820 half-round form with cyma-curve edge, retaining conforming tin liner, on twist-reeded column to incurved base, resting on saber legs terminating in brass paw feet with casters. H28 5/8" W29 3/4" D13 1/4" Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 14th July 1989, Lot 128. Atlanta, Georgia collection.

Condition Report: Wood panel added to reinforce inside bottom; top has slight lean on pedestal; tin liner has flat bottom; good overall condition with other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 30: George III mahogany and elm roundabout chair

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Description: George III mahogany and elm roundabout chair late 18th century concave toprail centering outscrolled arm rests, pierced splats and turned stiles raised on square seat frame fitted with slip seat, on square legs. BH31 5/8" SH18" W25" D25" Provenance: North Carolina collection.

Lot 31: Georgian style Japanned serpentine chest of drawers

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Description: Georgian style Japanned serpentine chest of drawers 20th century paint-decorated shaped top above conforming case with brushing slide, over four drawers, resting on shaped bracket feet. H34 1/4" W41 1/4" D23"

Lot 32: Unusual brass-inlaid rosewood server

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Description: Unusual brass-inlaid rosewood server English or Continental, late 19th century shaped backsplash with fretwork gallery mounted on rectangular top above two frieze drawers, supported by twist-turned columns to cyma-curved base below medial shelf, on flat round feet. H57 3/4" W57" D22" Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia collection.

Condition Report: Refinished; minor scratches to top, medial shelf and base; small repairs to gallery; gothic pendant decoration under drawers is added; repaired split to bottom shelf; excellent overall condition with other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 33: English carved pine fireplace surround

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Description: English carved pine fireplace surround 19th century molded and shaped cornice above frieze with applied Rococo carving on columns with similar carving. H52" W56 1/2" D6" Provenance: North Carolina collection.

Condition Report: Firebox opening is 41" high by 42-1/2" wide; unfinished, appears to have been painted at one time; minor carving repairs; other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 34: George III style inlaid mahogany demilune sideboard

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Description: George III style inlaid mahogany demilune sideboard early 20th century semi-circular top above conforming case fitted with long center drawer over fan-inlaid skirt, flanked by cupboard doors and faux drawers, resting on square tapering legs with spade feet. H36" W72" D26 1/4" Provenance: Descended through the estate of Dora Gray, a well-known Columbia, South Carolina decorator from the 1930s to the late 1950s. Miss Gray 's home and shop was located at 1316 Gervais Street, on property now occupied by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Tampa, Florida estate of Thomas Gray.

Lot 35: Regency style mahogany breakfast table

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Description: Regency style mahogany breakfast table late 19th century rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge above turned pedestal to four reeded, saber legs terminating in brass cups and casters. H30" W45" D36"

Lot 36: Regency mahogany dining chair set (6pcs)

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Description: Regency mahogany dining chair set circa 1830 consisting of: one arm, five sides; shaped and carved crest with carved horizontal slat flanked by shaped vertical stiles to molded seatrail supporting scroll arms; all resting on turned and fluted legs. BH35" SH19" W20" D18 1/2" (6pcs)

Lot 37: Pair Regency style painted wood demilune console tables (2pcs)

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Description: Pair Regency style painted wood demilune console tables late 19th century demilune, paint-decorated and inlaid top over conforming frieze, resting on turned and reeded legs terminating in ball feet. H34 1/4" W55 3/4" D23 1/4" (2pcs)

Condition Report: 20th century; minor top scratches and blemishes.

Lot 38: Chippendale style carved mahogany display cabinet

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Description: Chippendale style carved mahogany display cabinet late 19th century pierced pediment centered by carved acanthus finial leading down to four five-light doors above highly carved and ornate stand atop six scrolling legs having ball-and-claw feet. H91 1/4" W54" D15"

Condition Report: Overall very good condition with minor imperfections.

Lot 39: George III mahogany chest on chest

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Description: George III mahogany chest on chest early 19th century top with shaped cornice and dentil molding above case of two short drawers over three long drawers, lower part with linen slide over three long drawers, all resting on shaped bracket feet. H75 1/4" W43 3/8" D21 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Marjorie V. Gibbs, Yemassee, South Carolina.

Lot 40: Pair Chippendale style mahogany footstools (2pcs)

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Description: Pair Chippendale style mahogany footstools shaped upholstered cushion above carved cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-talon feet. H19" W23" D19" (2pcs)

Condition Report: Scuffs to feet; minor stains to upholstery; other minor blemishes.

Lot 41: English Queen Anne lowboy

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Description: English Queen Anne lowboy late 18th century banded and inlaid rectangular top over conforming case with long drawer flanked by short drawers; resting on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. H27 1/2" W32 1/4" D19 3/4" Provenance: North Carolina collection.

Lot 42: George III style inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers

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Description: George III style inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers late 19th century shaped and inlaid top with reeded edge above conforming case of two over three drawers, resting on shaped French feet. H40 1/2" W39 3/4" D20"

Lot 43: Yamaha black lacquer baby grand piano

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Description: Yamaha black lacquer baby grand piano manufactured 2004 serial number J2212719, model GB1; with factory installed Disklavier CD player and accompanying bench. H40" W57" L59 1/2" Provenance: Washington, Georgia estate.

Condition Report: Cabinet in very good condition with very minor scratches; all pedals working properly; no sticking keys; good felts and dampers; good tone.

Lot 44: Queen Anne style diminutive mahogany card table

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Description: Queen Anne style diminutive mahogany card table late 19th century semi-circular top opening to reveal tooled leather surface, over conforming frieze, on tapering, turned legs leading to pad feet. H29" Dia.21"(open)

Lot 45: Georgian style mahogany bowfront bureau

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Description: Georgian style mahogany bowfront bureau shaped and molded top above conforming case with two doors over four graduated drawers, on flaring bracket feet. H67 1/4" W33 1/2" D17 1/4"

Lot 46: George III mahogany desk and bookcase

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Description: George III mahogany desk and bookcase late 18th century molded cornice over pair of panel doors before adjustable shelves, lower case with fallboard concealing interior fitted with prospect door, drawers and pigeonholes, above four graduated drawers, on straight bracket feet. H85 3/4" W44" D25 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Marjorie V. Gibbs, Yemassee, South Carolina.

Lot 47: Hepplewhite mahogany serving table

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Description: Hepplewhite mahogany serving table late 18th century molded rectangular top above frieze drawer, resting on square tapering legs. H29" W30 1/4" D19 3/4"

Lot 48: English Chippendale style mahogany tilt-top table

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Description: English Chippendale style mahogany tilt-top table 20th century shaped circular top with piecrust edge, on baluster-turned pedestal, resting on tripod base with carved cabriole legs terminating in ball-and- talon feet. H26 3/4" Dia.23 3/4"

Lot 49: Regency style carved giltwood convex girandole mirror

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Description: Regency style carved giltwood convex girandole mirror 19th century spread-wing eagle on shaped plinth flanked by foliate scrolls, convex mirror with giltwood molded circular frame lined with small spherules, two scrolled candlearms, and foliate-carved pendant. H51" W47" D10 1/2" Provenance: North Carolina collection.

Condition Report: Small areas of gesso repair and overpaint on candlearms and scroll work; overall very good condition with other minor imperfections consistent with age.

Lot 50: English Chippendale mahogany mirror

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Description: English Chippendale mahogany mirror late 18th century scrollwork crest above molded frame with gilded liner retaining mirror glass, above scrollwork base. H35 3/4" W19 1/8"