Mixed Decorative Desk and Barware Articles
Lot 125
Mixed Decorative Desk and Barware Articles (Mostly 20th Century)
Brass, glass, silver plate, malachite, agate, wood, crystal, sterling silver
Christofle shaker: 8 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches
many marked
Description:A mixed collection of decorative desk and novelty articles consisting of two Van Cort kaleidoscopes, a Christofle silver-plated cocktail shaker and figural spoon rest, an Edmond Becker cast brass bust of Joan of Arc bearing an A. Hitier foundry stamp, a crystal jar fitted with a sterling silver lid, an apple-form brass container with an integrated agate lid, a carved malachite obelisk, a silver-plated owl figure featuring a hinged head, a glass bottle with blue silver overlay decoration, an Arplat cocktail shaker, and a weighted sterling silver desk inkwell, Christofle shaker 8 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches
Condition
Overall good used condition; Christofle shaker exhibits internal tarnish at the bottom of the interior, and the hinged owl figure requires soldering repair on one side of its hinge mechanism If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request more photos, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. To ensure prompt assistance, we recommend reaching out at least 24 hours before the auction by calling 212-353-2277 or emailing us at admin@capsuleauctions.com. Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Lot 125
Mixed Decorative Desk and Barware Articles (Mostly 20th Century)
Brass, glass, silver plate, malachite, agate, wood, crystal, sterling silver
Christofle shaker: 8 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches
many marked
Description:A mixed collection of decorative desk and novelty articles consisting of two Van Cort kaleidoscopes, a Christofle silver-plated cocktail shaker and figural spoon rest, an Edmond Becker cast brass bust of Joan of Arc bearing an A. Hitier foundry stamp, a crystal jar fitted with a sterling silver lid, an apple-form brass container with an integrated agate lid, a carved malachite obelisk, a silver-plated owl figure featuring a hinged head, a glass bottle with blue silver overlay decoration, an Arplat cocktail shaker, and a weighted sterling silver desk inkwell, Christofle shaker 8 1/2 x 3 x 3 inches
Condition
Overall good used condition; Christofle shaker exhibits internal tarnish at the bottom of the interior, and the hinged owl figure requires soldering repair on one side of its hinge mechanism If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request more photos, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. To ensure prompt assistance, we recommend reaching out at least 24 hours before the auction by calling 212-353-2277 or emailing us at admin@capsuleauctions.com. Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
