#157: Sterling Silver, Fine Jewelry, Gold Watches, Vintage Records, Asian Art, Antiquarian Illustrated Signed Books & More
This week TMG features the contents of a curated book collection featuring 19 Limited Editions Club (LEC) of New York classics circa 1930's-40's in excellent condition. The legendary LEC subscription based model featured very small print runs (500-1500) illustrated by luminary artists of the day. All were hand numbered and hand signed by the illustrator.
Here is an informational blurb from their website:
"When George Macy founded the Limited Editions Club in 1929, his intention was clear: to re-publish the classics of world literature in volumes that exemplified the finest editing, illustration and book arts obtainable. Together, the almost 600 books produced by the Club comprise an unparalleled achievement. Individually, each book is a superbly crafted object, meant to endure the test of time. From Matisse and Picasso to de Kooning, Motherwell, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Ryman, Sean Scully, Jacob Lawrence, Balthus, and Cartier-Bresson. The list of those who have illustrated books expressly for the Club includes many of the most acclaimed artists of our era."
Sterling Silver Cedar Lined Box Made by Sanborn's of Mexico. 990 grams (with wood insert removed)
1942 Limited Editions Club of New York: "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" illustrated by Thomas Hart Benton. Numbered #425 and signed by the illustrator.
1943 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Oregon Trail" by Francis Parkman, illustrated by Maynard Dixon. Leather. Numbered # 425 and signed by the illustrator.
1944 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Innocent Voyage" Illustrated by Lynd Ward. Hand Numbered # 425 and Hand Signed by the Illustrator.
1945 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Poems of Whittier" Illustrated with Pencil Drawings by R.J. Holden. Hand Numbered #425 and Hand Signed by the Illustrator.
1943 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Praise of Folly" by Desiderius Erasmus. Illustrated with Original Mezzotints by Lynd Ward. Hand Numbered # 425 and Hand Signed by the Illustrator.
1946 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer with Miniatures by Arthur Szyk. Hand Numbered #425 and Hand Signed by the Illustrator. was 1109RO
Large Collection of Blue and White Myott Finlandia Staffordshire Porcelain English Dinnerware. was 1031BE
Hand Thrown Artisan Made Blue Marble Glazed Stoneware Pottery Vase circa 1999, Unsigned was 1028BE
Hand Thrown Blue Marble Glazed Stoneware Pottery Jar with Lid Signed by Artist, GOG 1029BE
Sterling Silver Scallop Edge Charger Plate or Tray with Engraved Inscription. Stamped on Back "Made in Mexico, Sterling". Weighs 850 grams
Set of Two (2) Blue Ribbon Brand Buckeye Pottery Co Macomb Illinois Stoneware Crocks No 2 and 3.
Framed Oil on Board Landscape of Farm in Colchester, Connecticut Signed by Artist. 13" x 15 1/2".
Framed Under Glass Asian Watercolor on Silk Floral Painting with Chop Mark. Measures 13" x 33".
Original Abstract Impasto Acrylic Painting of Big Eye Waifs in the style of Margaret Keane. Signed by Artist Eric Raach. 16 1/2" x 20". was 1044JS
Set of Six (6) Emile Henry Cobalt Blue Pottery Bowls with Matching Covered Casserole. Made in France. One with chip.
Unframed Oil on Canvas of Seascape with Sail Boats Signed by Artist H Stam Yo. Measures 13" x 18", circa 1890's.
Collection of Sterling Silver Serving Items including Weighted Salt and Pepper. 446 grams total weight
Three (3) Quadruple Silver Plate Serving Items Including Platter, Hammered Vase and Pitcher
Longines 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Chain. Total weight 60 grams including 14k gold chain
72 x 96" (2 Tied Together - Can be Used Separately) White Wool Flokati Area Rugs by Karamichos and Co. Athens Greece was 1051JS
Sterling Silver Tray Hand Wrought Scallop Footed Tray Stamped Plateria Taxco Mexico. Measures 16" long, 9" wide and 3 1/2" deep. 724 grams
Sterling Silver Pierced Oblong Pickle Tray Signed 800 Th. Heiden with Crown Mark. 320 grams
Five (5) Stoneware and Pottery Decorative Items Including Crock Jug, Wall Pockets and Stein.
Pre-1970 Vacheron & Constantin Geneva 14kt Yellow Gold Men's Watch and Band. Total Weight 74 grams
Three (3) Sterling Silver Items Including Teak Tray, Crystal Serving Dish and Goblet. 572 total grams
Primitive Leader Oil Can (Dubuque, IA) with Attached Tractor Seat Combined to form Bar Stool was 1025BE
Mid Century Hand Made Original Inza Industrias Zarebski, S.A. Aztec Mayan Table Lamp Made from Malachite Resin in Mexico
Framed Under Glass 1810 Original Color Print "Thomas Oldaker On His Mare Pickle With The Berkley Hounds". Measures 24" x 27".
Group of Ten (10) Vintage Hard Cover Historical Books Including Abraham Lincoln, Henry the 8th, Elizabeth The Great, Ballet Etc
The Life of George Washington by Washington Irving In Seven Volumes Published by John Wanamaker, 1900s
The Holy Bible, 3 vols.; Translated Out of the Original Tongues in the Year of our Lord MDCXI (1611)
1944 Limited Editions Club of New York: "The Poems of Longfellow" Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Boyd Hanna. Hand Numbered # 425 and Hand Signed by the Illustrator. was 1101RO
Group of Seven (7) Vintage Hard Cover Historical Books Including Pablo Picasso, Catherine the Great, Hawthorne, Birds Etc
Framed Under Glass Color Lithograph of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Measures 17" x 21".
Svängstaryan Vågsvall Wool Mid Century Modern Hand Hooked Brown Ombre Ochre Shag Area Rug Made in Sweden. 64" x 92".
Four (4) Large Format Hard Cover Coffee Table Books Including Monet, Vietnam, Picasso, Some with Inscriptions
Group of Nine (9) Contemporary Hard Cover Books Some with Inscriptions and Author Signatures
{Note: Description Changed 11/17 @ 4:38PM ET} 6.5 x 8.5" Oval Gilt Framed Under Glass Watercolor Portraits of Husband and Wife.
Group of Seven (7) Vintage Hard Cover Books Including Modern Art, New Yorker, Art of the Philippines, Georgetown Etc
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Three (3) Porcelain Capodimonte Figurines by Staffordshire and Royal Doulton.
15" Tall x 10" Wide Large Hand Blown Art Glass Speckled Bell Shaped Light Catcher.
Women's 14k Yellow Gold Moviga Wrist Watch. Total Weight 34 grams
Blue Metal Milk or Dairy Can with Eagle Decoupage. 22" tall.
Vintage 4 Quart Dairy Farm Cream Can Including Skimmer
Poole Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Pattern 82 624 grams including wooden insert
Vintage Mid Century Starburst Sunburst Gold Elgin Wall Clock 1001RO
Stoneware Mixing Bowl with Lip. 12" diameter, 6" tall.
Vintage Perrier Jouet Champagne Bucket and Four Etched Stemmed Glasses.
Set of Eight (8) Cobalt Blue Rim Hand Blown Wine Glasses, Made in Mexico
Hand Blown Art Glass Amber Vase with Blue Detail. 9 1/2" Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Fresh Water Pearls in Gold Beaded Circle Surround Brooch
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Windsor Scalloped Fruit Bowl. 398 grams
Size 9 Men's LaCrosse Waterproof Fishing Waders, Style 156040
Group of Porcelain Ramekins and Serving Bowls.
Group of Various Sterling Silver Flatware Including Chopsticks. 492 grams
Recipe Cocktail Shaker with Utensils, Vase and Pewter Horse Race Theme Stoppers.
1938 The Lone Ranger Hi-Yo Silver Board Game by Parker Brothers
Blonde Mink Hat by Lord & Taylor, Ambrose New York
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Six (6) Medallions.
Honore De Balzac In Twenty Five Volumes Published by Peter Fenelon Collier & Son, 1900
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Two (2) Medallions.
Grey Felt Adolfo II Ladies Fedora Hat
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Three (3) Medallions.
Vintage Honey Blond Mink Fur Stole Silk Lining. was 1002RO
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Star Medallion and Decoration.
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Fox Medallion.
Framed Under Glass Watercolor on Paper Nude, Unsigned. 19" x 23".
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With Star Medallion.
1977 Washington Scene Board Game Made by Groovy Games
Framed Under Glass Color Lithograph of Butterflies. 13" x 16".
Vintage `Horse Brass - Swan on Avon
Group of Ten (10) Contemporary Hard Cover Books
Vintage Black Mink Fur Hat From Bachrach's Washington DC
Vintage Horse Brass Strap With One Medallion.
Vintage Bingo Game Set with Bingo-Matic Number Dispenser
Large Regency Syroco Candle Holder Wall Sconce 30" Wide
3 Antique Treenware Items: (2) Indian "Naan" Rollers and (1) Convex Butter Pat
Moroccan Berber Tribal Kilim Wool Rug. 33" x 58"
Group of Clear Pressed Glass Serving Pieces
Eleven (11) Contemporary Hard Cover Books.
Vintage Men's Hamilton 14K Gold Filled Wristwatch
Collection of Antique Carpenter Awls and Augers with Wood Handles.
15" Tall x 10" Wide Hand Blown Art Glass Speckled Bell Shaped Light Catcher
Ethiopian Art Queen of Sheba Fine Porcelain Espresso Set. 6 Cups and Saucers
Group of Eight (8) Contemporary Hard Cover Books
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