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THBA GROUP OF EIGHT NAPOLEONIC AND OTHER ASSORTED DESKTOP OBJECTS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES,
Lot 164
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Simpson Galleries
6116 Skyline Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77057
United States
Simpson Galleries has been serving Houston’s need for the very best in antique sales venues for more than fifty years. Beginning in 1962, William Simpson started educating himself and others in the art of collecting fine antiques and art objects. Simpson Galleries' commitment to excellence and accur...Read more
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Feb 12, 2022
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Fine Art & Antiques - Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Textiles, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
Fine Art & Antiques - Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Textiles, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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- Lot Description
A GROUP OF EIGHT NAPOLEONIC AND OTHER ASSORTED DESKTOP OBJECTS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, comprising a burled walnut pipe carved as the bust of Napoleon and mounted with faux horn stemmed mouthpiece, length: 6 1/2", together with a custom carved wood stand by Decatur Industries; a domed transparent glass paperweight enclosing a silver metal medallion depicting a profile portrait bust titled "NAPOLEON I," signed L/L with monogram and mounted on green felt background, verso covered in marbleized paper backing, height: 1 1/2", diameter: 3 1/2"; a domed transparent glass paperweight enclosing a silvered metal/pewter pendant, modeled as a spread-winged eagle centering a profile portrait bust of Napoleon with an arched crest background partially revealing a radiating "N I," mounted on a deep blue marbleized paper background, height: 1 1/2", diameter: 3 1/2"; a French commemorative gilt brass and burlwood snuff box, honoring Napoleon I and of circular form centering a repoussé panel reproducing Jacques-Louis David's "Napoleon Crossing the Alps," and titled below PASSAGE DU MONT ST. BERNARD," height: 3/4", diameter: 2 5/8"; a French modern "Bonaparte Pack," boxed deck of Napoleon Bonaparte and his family playing cards, by Éditions J.C. Dusserre, Paris, reproduced from 1858 original; a William Maple & Sons brass mounted and rolled steel conical lighter fluid can, by Hibernia Works, Sheffield, England, brass labeled, height: 3 1/4"; a cylindrical brass lighter with conforming removable top revealing a disc igniter thumbpiece and a cotton cord wick, verso threaded base opening to an interior with a woolen fluid ball, height: 3 1/4"; a WW I German iron shell fragment mounted on mahogany base as a paperweight, above two plaques engraved with "PIECE OF GERMAN SHELL FOUND AT WHITBY 16-12-14," and "E.G. FROM P.H.C.," flanking an inset 1914 English one penny copper coin, length: 8". (8)Each in good used condition and the burlwood pipe has a blackened bowl, some minor nicks, and normal light wear, with Decatur, stand in good condition. Both glass paperweights with metal pendants have normal wear on glass, and interior pendants have some tarnished spots, small scratches, light wear, and marbleized paper has some small tears and is dry. Burlwood snuff box has surface buildup, tiny nicks, small scratches, and expected general wear. The Bonaparte playing cards are in good shape and their box is good with some light edge wear. The lighter fluid can has expected wear and some tiny spots of surface rust. The lighter has expected wear, a lead repair on the underside of the base, and the disc igniter doesn't work. The iron shell paperweight has obvious rust, buildup, and engraved plaques are dry, yellowing, nicks, and surface buildup, while the wood base has normal light wear, some scratches, and dings. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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