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  • (3) Designer sterling feather serving utensils
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1290

    (3) Designer sterling feather serving utensils

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Arthur Court (attrib) aluminum tray table
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1291

    Arthur Court (attrib) aluminum tray table

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • J. Clifford, oversize jungle painting
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 1292

    J. Clifford, oversize jungle painting

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Nice group Bohemian & German souvenir glass
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1293

    Nice group Bohemian & German souvenir glass

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Dutch School, painting
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1294

    Dutch School, painting

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    $100 - $150
  • (6) Moser (attrib) Bohemian glass wine goblets
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1295

    (6) Moser (attrib) Bohemian glass wine goblets

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Chippendale parcel-gilt mahogany mirror
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1296

    Chippendale parcel-gilt mahogany mirror

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group antique Staffordshire porcelain figures
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1297

    Group antique Staffordshire porcelain figures

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Antique mahogany display, mirror, & screen
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1298

    Antique mahogany display, mirror, & screen

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • American Country pie safe with punched tin panels
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1299

    American Country pie safe with punched tin panels

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair English porcelain bocage figures
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1300

    Pair English porcelain bocage figures

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • (2) old working duck decoys
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1301

    (2) old working duck decoys

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    $100 - $150
  • Antique wood and brass 6-foot rigid ruler
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 1302

    Antique wood and brass 6-foot rigid ruler

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    $40 - $60
  • (2) antique Meerschaum pipes, incl. Kaiser Wilhem
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1303

    (2) antique Meerschaum pipes, incl. Kaiser Wilhem

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Fleischmann model live steam plant toy
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1304

    Fleischmann model live steam plant toy

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    $150 - $250
  • (2) Chinese marble inset hardwood stands
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 1305

    (2) Chinese marble inset hardwood stands

    Est.
    $60 - $80
  • Chinese painted marble table screen
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1306

    Chinese painted marble table screen

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    $100 - $150
  • Chinese glass inset hardwood table screen
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1307

    Chinese glass inset hardwood table screen

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    $100 - $150
  • Antique bronze Betel nut cutter and box
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 1308

    Antique bronze Betel nut cutter and box

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    $80 - $125
  • L. Desbordes, terracotta figural group
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1309

    L. Desbordes, terracotta figural group

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    $100 - $150
  • Chinese School, large painting
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 1310

    Chinese School, large painting

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    $80 - $125
  • Pair cast iron horse hitching post finials
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1311

    Pair cast iron horse hitching post finials

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    $150 - $250
  • (4) Queen Anne style faux tortoise side chairs
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1312

    (4) Queen Anne style faux tortoise side chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 1901 Yale glazed stoneware loving cup
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1313

    1901 Yale glazed stoneware loving cup

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    $100 - $150
  • Pair English cased emerald green glass bottles
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1314

    Pair English cased emerald green glass bottles

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    $100 - $150
  • Pair Chinese sancai foo dogs mounted as lamps
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1315

    Pair Chinese sancai foo dogs mounted as lamps

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    $200 - $300
  • Henry Carey, oil on canvas, late 19th c.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1316

    Henry Carey, oil on canvas, late 19th c.

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    $200 - $300
  • Murano Salviati style swan & pegasus stemware
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1317

    Murano Salviati style swan & pegasus stemware

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Moses Sawyer, large ballerina drawing
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1318

    Moses Sawyer, large ballerina drawing

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Export carved shell snuff box
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 1319

    Chinese Export carved shell snuff box

    Est.
    $60 - $80
  • John Franklin Hawkins, painting
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1320

    John Franklin Hawkins, painting

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    $100 - $150
  • Pair Chinese style monochrome white vases
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 1321

    Pair Chinese style monochrome white vases

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    $80 - $125
  • Asian pierce-carved hardwood table lamp
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 1322

    Asian pierce-carved hardwood table lamp

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Bernard Buffet, lithographic poster
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1323

    Bernard Buffet, lithographic poster

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Antique Swiss miniature tin litho music box
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 1324

    Antique Swiss miniature tin litho music box

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Dorthea Litzinger, oil on canvas, c. 1919
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1325

    Dorthea Litzinger, oil on canvas, c. 1919

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Aikin, Lambert & Co. mother-of-pearl pen set
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1326

    Aikin, Lambert & Co. mother-of-pearl pen set

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Antique George III style giltwood pier mirror
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1327

    Antique George III style giltwood pier mirror

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair Charles X style bronze candelabra
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 1328

    Pair Charles X style bronze candelabra

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Miniature painting, tromp l'oeil
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 1329

    Miniature painting, tromp l'oeil

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Nice pair Designer white upholstered sofas
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 1330

    Nice pair Designer white upholstered sofas

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Louis Mazot, painting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1331

    Louis Mazot, painting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese rose medallion & famille rose porcelains
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1332

    Chinese rose medallion & famille rose porcelains

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • (2) Biedermeier fruitwood side chairs u
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 1333

    (2) Biedermeier fruitwood side chairs u

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Victorian silver novelty butler's tray cruet set
    Estimate
    $60 - $80
    Lot 1334

    Victorian silver novelty butler's tray cruet set

    Est.
    $60 - $80
  • Pair Sevres style porcelain cabinet urns
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1335

    Pair Sevres style porcelain cabinet urns

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Louis XVI style silk and giltwood canape
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1336

    Louis XVI style silk and giltwood canape

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • American reverse painted nautical silhouette
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1337

    American reverse painted nautical silhouette

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

ABC: Estate Finds, Day 1 of 3 by Millea Bros. Ltd.
Our “ABC” Auction: An online-only auction of fresh, modestly valued estate finds. Days 1 & 2 offer a wide selection of furniture, modern design, decorative objects, and artworks sourced from notable New York City estates. Anchoring the sale will be a single owner collection featuring fine European and English china, porcelains, and glassware. Day 3 highlights books with a scattering of works on paper, maps, autographs and ephemera, featuring important historic and literary books from the collection of Leonard D. Hamilton, and continuing from our December 2020 sale, many more lots from the private library of an art historian. Mid-century, surrealist and modernist art and poetry books include rare and one-of-a-kind items, with etchings and drawings by Matisse, Leger, Dali, Miro, Man Ray, Picasso, Ernst, Bellmer, Masson and others. Authors and poets include Paul Eluard, Claire & Ivan Goll, Andre Breton, Jean Cocteau, Stephane Mallarme, Andre Beaudin, Camus, Maugham, T.S. Eliot, Verlaine, Wilfred Owen, Tolstoy, Keynes, and more. VIEWING Online Only. Public preview will not be available for this sale though we are offering private preview by appointment. Our online catalog contains condition reports for each lot along with multiple images, If you require any further details our staff will be happy to answer condition questions and fulfill photo requests. We are also offering "live" preview via Zoom - just email or call to schedule. Read more
Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

Payments

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PAYMENT: All payments are due immediately following the auction. For our online-only "ABC" sales we accept credit card payment at no additional charge (on invoices under $5,000) . On this invoice you will find a payment button to pay with your preferred card – easy and painless. If you prefer to pay by check, it should be mailed to our office at 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Purchases paid for using personal checks will be held until payment has cleared the bank (typically 5-7 business days). Alternatively, if your invoice total is $500 or more you may pay by wire transfer — our wiring instructions are as follows: DOMESTIC WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — Note: Invoice or Ref #. FOREIGN WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — SWIFT (BIC) Address: NRTHUS33XXX — Note: Invoice or Ref #.

Shipping Info

SHIPPING QUOTES: We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. All pack/ship questions or quote requests should be directed to Daks Global Logistics (tel: 484.879.6678, email: sales@daksglobal.com). Daks Global Logistics is our preferred shipping agent but you may, of course, use any shipper you choose. PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person at "the auction site" within ten business days (10) following the auction event. All purchases not removed from "the auction site" within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, DAKS Global Logistics in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with DAKS Global Logistics directly. DAKS will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from DAKS within (10) business days. Read more

Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $100 ................$10 $101 - $500 ..............$25 $501 - $1,000 ............$50 $1,001 - $2,000 .........$100 $2,001 - $5,000 ........$250 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$500 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$1,000 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$2,500 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$5,000 $150,001 - and up ....$10,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person at "the auction site" within ten business days (10) following the auction event. All purchases not removed from "the auction site" within that timeframe will be released to a third party storage and shipping company, DAKS Global Logistics in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, the buyer will coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with DAKS Global Logistics directly. DAKS will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value. You may, of course, use any shipper you wish and no fees will be assessed providing your purchases are retrieved from DAKS within (10) business days. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.