Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 71

The Manuscripts, Collectibles & Space Auction

Decorative Items

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 319		WWII Bank Savings Framed Advertiser "Buy Savings Stamps and Bonds". In original black wooden swinging frame. Size: 9½ x 7". Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $66
Lot 320		Antique Mahogany Stamp Dispenser by J.C. Cox. Brass coin slot at top with glass mounted in the locking door showing the coin slot movement, with a white enameled plaque reading "by her majesty's royal letter patents fitted with patent return check bell J.C. Cox inventor, patentee & manufacturer, 174 queen victoria street. london e.c." Having a brass handle on the front which moves from side to side and the coins drop into a locking drawer in the base (no key). The stamps stored on a rack at the left, mirror behind with wooden backing, also having a wooden bowl set into the top of the base. Although a portion of the glass is cracked, this is a fine and most unusual philatelic item. 17" x 16½". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 321		Antique Stats Metal Money Changer. Pat. Feb. 25, 1890. Iron money stacker and changer in working order. Size: 11" x 6½". Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 322		Russian, Faberge-Style Jewelled Case. This exquisite piece, encased in sterling silver, has cobalt blue enamel surfaces with three pear shaped diamonds mounted on its lid (approximately 2½ carats). It opens to a gold gilt interior. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,160
Lot 323		Russian, Faberge-Style Cigarette Case. This fabulous piece is encased in sterling silver with a raised leaf deign decorating the edges. Front has a mustard colored surface with a finely sculpted sunburst design flowing from a sapphire and diamond circle (5/8" in diameter). Case measures 2 x 3½ in with a thickness of 3/8 in. This case is inscribed in Russian, most likely from parents to child, and loosely translates to "Poliaineke, Congratulating you on being a young adult on this birthday - From Sylvia and Volias May 1947." Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 324		*American Art Glass - Tidepool* by James E. Nowak.** A mangificent full bodied hand blown work of art. This work is alive with intense colors bursting with flora and fauna. In superb condition and on a custom stand. Diameter: 23". Nowak's work was inspired by his good friend and collegue, Dale Chihuly whom he studied under. Both Chihuly and Nowak still live in Seattle, Washington. Includes a full biography of the Artist and his works. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,107
Lot 325		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 326		Antique Chinese Farmer's Almanac Disc. Carved on both sides, a guide to the farmer for planting and harvesting times. Dia. 5". Together with: Chinese carved clam with intricate sea harvesting scene. Size: 70 mm x 47 mm. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 327		Pair of Commemorative Colt Deringer Pistols. Both .22 caliber, non firing. One has full brass body and pearl grip. The other has brass body, black barrel, wood grip. In original factory wood box. Estimated Value $350 - 550. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 328		Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Purse From Gump's San Francisco. Lovely purse made of obi cloth (used to make sashes for kimonos), with a jade clasp. It contains a change purse of the same fabric and a mirror. Gump's label is inside. Size is 6¼ x 9½". Gump's originally opened in 1861 but burned down during the fire following the 1906 earthquake. After the store was rebuilt, it featured many exotic collectibles from the Far East. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold