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THBAntique Scottish Gemstone Brooches, Snuff Horn, Napkin Rings, Intaglio and Scarab Ring
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 13, 2023
Thursday, July 13, 2023 | Lots 1-413 |
Featuring four important collections; a group of objects from the Darsie-Thomson family of Pittsburgh, PA, including a Tiffany Peony lamp, a Tiffany Jewel and Feather lamp, a steel mill painting by Johanna Woodwell Hailman, and more . . .
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- Lot Description
three round brilliant cut amethyst, approx. 8.0mm, two cabochon cut citrines, four cabochon cut moss agate, all prong set in a fibula style, overall measurement 2-1/2 x 1-7/8 in., straight bar pin on back, tested sterling silver, ”C” clasp, 12.0 grams; anchor kilt pin, five thinly sliced agate, tested sterling silver, overall measurement 1-3/4 x 1-1/8 in., “C” clasp, tested sterling silver, 6.0 grams; 12 flat fancy shaped mixed agate brooch, overall measurement 2-1/8 X 1-5/8 in., “C” clasp, tested sterling silver, 15.5 grams; small snuff horn with metal mounts, hinged lid, and cork, 2-1/2 in.; two horn napkin rings with metal and gemstone mounts, 1-1/4 x 2-1/8 in.; three intaglio armorial carved seals, two glass, one loose oval carnelian, 17.5 grams; two watch fobs, one glass, one silver monogrammed, stamped “CF”, E”, 18.7 grams; one reversible carved scarab ring, size 2, 5.3 grams
Condition
one agate piece is lacking in anchor brooch, and clasp is loose, all have minor tarnish, some minor surface reaching inclusions, two of the brooches seem to have some enameling on the silver which is flaking off; one napkin ring with loss to metal mount; carnelian is chipped on the edge, glass has scratches on surface, scarab ring has evidence of glue, all are tarnished
- Provenance
Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Shipping Info
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Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
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