Metro Online Auction Honoring Black History Month
684 Lots
182: Tiffany & Co. 'Regent' Silverplate Tablespoon and Dinner Knife with Five Gorham Salad Forks, L spoon 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
183: An Indian Brass and Wrought Iron Betty Lamp, a Brass Oil Lamp, and a Copper Inlaid Bronze Betel Box
Estimate: $100 - $150
184: Swiss 8-Day Calendar/Date Desk Clock with Ormolu Case on Jasperware Stand, H overall 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.)
Estimate: $40 - $60
185: Reproduction Sterling Silver Muffineer after Samuel Wood, H 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.), 5.2 ozt
Estimate: $40 - $60
186: Pair Chinese Polychrome Decorated Dragon Vases, Each with Qianlong Mark, H: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
187: Contemporary Carved Stone Bust of an African Man, H: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.)
Estimate: $40 - $60
188: Sabino French Opaline Glass Sardines in Relief Vase, H 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
189: Hermes 'Ferronnerie' Silk Scarf
Estimate: $100 - $150
190: Stanetzky Israeli Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup with Five Vermeil Demitasse Spoons, L spoon 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.), CGW 4 ozt
Estimate: $40 - $80
191: Lalique Partially Frosted Crystal Vase, H 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
192: Set of Four Revere Weighted Sterling Silver Shakers, H 6 in. (15.2 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
193: George III Sterling Silver Teapot, Robert & David Hennell, London c. 1797-1798, 11.3 gross ozt
Estimate: $150 - $250
194: English Sterling Silver Two-Handle Covered Cup, H: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm.); Weight: 5.9 ozt
Estimate: $100 - $200
195: Pair Chinese Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Vases, H: 4 in. (10.2 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
196: Chinese Hardstone Amulet on Stand
Estimate: $10 - $20
197: Two European Porcelain Figurines of Young Girl and Man with Bagpipes, H of taller: 6 in. (15.2 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
198: Gorham Sterling Silver Roll Tray, Monogrammed, 5.8 ozt
Estimate: $50 - $100
199: Collection of 19th Century Clay Marbles
Estimate: $20 - $40
200: Gilt and Silvered Metallic Thread Purse
Estimate: $20 - $40
201: Two Sterling Silver Youth Mugs, Glass Jam Jar with Sterling Lid and a Pair Sterling over Glass Shakers Weighable: 2.8 ozt
Estimate: $40 - $60
202: Collection of Assorted Jewelry and Personal Articles
Estimate: $10 - $20
203: Meissen Floral and Gilt Decorated Cobalt Ground Porcelain Cup and Saucer, D saucer 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
204: American Sterling Silver Sugar and Creamer, 6.7 ozt
Estimate: $100 - $150
205: Sevres-Type Ormolu Mounted Dish with a Limoges Style Enameled Compote, H taller 4 in. (10.2 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
206: Group of Nine Chinese Style Archaic Form Russet and Calcified Hardstone Daggers and Blades, L of Largest: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
207: German Emil Voos Carved Stag Handle Two-Piece Carving Set
Estimate: $20 - $40
208: Collection of Predominantly Southeast Asian Carved Wood, Stone, and Other Miniature Articles
Estimate: $20 - $40
209: Four Chinese Celadon and Other Colored Hardstone Bi-Rings, D of Largest: 11 in. (27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
210: Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase, H 12 in. (30.5 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
211: Gorham Repousse Sterling Silver Side-Handle Chocolate Pot, H: 9 in. (22.9 cm.), 19.2 ozt
Estimate: $200 - $300
212: German Koch & Bergfeld Glass and Partially Gilt 800-Silver Mechanical-Hinged Lid Carafe, H: 15 in. (38.1 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
213: Possibly Neresheimer Ludwig & Co. Sterling Silver Novelty Figure of Knight in Parade Armor, H overall 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm.), Gross weight 26.6 ozt
Estimate: $500 - $700
214: Italian 800-Silver Putto Figure on Onyx Base, Weight of Silver: 21.2 ozt
Estimate: $200 - $400
215: Collection of Nineteen Chinese Style Archaic Form Hardstone Carvings
Estimate: $50 - $100
216: Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Figure of the Sense of Smell, H: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
217: Meissen Lace Figurine of a Gardener with a Garland, Probably after a Model by Michel Victor Acier, H 7 in. (17.78 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
218: Trademark Dutch Silver Reproduction Bas-Relief Hip Flask, H: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
219: Chinese Porcelain Figure of Seated Official, H 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
220: Two Chinese Carved Hardwood Figural Groups of Foo Lions, H of taller 10 in. (25.4 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
221: Pair Decorated Peking Glass Cups and Saucers (One Saucer Damaged), and a Porcelain Covered Two-Handle Cup
Estimate: $30 - $50
222: Chinese Black Carved Hardstone Covered Box on Stand W: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
223: Chinese Famille Rose and Caledon Covered Ginger Jar on Hardwood Stand H: 11 in. (27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
224: Japanese Bronze Crane-Form Candlestick, Damaged, H: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
225: Four Assorted Boxes and a Silver Mounted Agate Lid
Estimate: $20 - $40
226: Collection of Silver and Costume Jewelry
Estimate: $40 - $60
227: Group of Painted Lead Soldiers
Estimate: $20 - $40
228: A Group of Five Chinese Style Archaic Form Russet and Calcified Celadon Hardstone, Blades and Axe Heads, L of Largest: 16 in. (40.6 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $300
229: Five Volumes of African American Works, Including 'The Negro Family in the United States,' by E Franklin Frasier, Professor of Sociology at Howard University
Estimate: $30 - $50
230: Collection of Photographs of African American Life, Including one Portrait of a Woman Photograph by Addison Scurlock and The Works of James van der Zee, One Volume
Estimate: $50 - $100
231: Otis B. Young Jr. (American 1938-2021), Black Leather Briefcase with Flight Manuals and Wing Badges
Estimate: $100 - $200
232: Ulysse Dabouze (Haitian 19th Century), Portrait Bust of Jean Jacques Dessalines, 1804, Carved Wood Sculpture, H of taller: 23 in. (58.4 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
233: Two Pairs Patinated Metal Animal-Form Bookends
Estimate: $20 - $40
234: European Porcelain Figural Group of Couple Underneath Flowering Tree (chip to hand), H: 10 in. (25.4 cm.)
Estimate: $40 - $60
235: Meissen Style Porcelain Figural Group of Two Children, H: 7 in. (17.8 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
236: Wedgwood for Richard Briggs Sanguine and Gilt Decorated Ceramic Jug, H 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
237: Meissen Figural Group of Young Couple, H: 9 in. (22.9 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
238: Two Unterweissbach and One Associated German Porcelain Lace Figural Groups, (One Damaged) H of taller 9 in. (22.86 cm.)
Estimate: $80 - $160
239: Mexican Sterling Silver Knife and Assorted Silverplate Flatware
Estimate: $30 - $50
240: Inuit Carved Stone Figure of a Polar Bear, H: 5 in. (12.7 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
241: Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Caddies, H: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
Weschler's
Location: Rockville, MD, US
Phone: 202 628 1281
Payment
Shipping
We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for fine jewelry and coins shipped within the United States (shipped FedEx/Brinks for an additional fee, which includes insurance and requires signature for delivery). We are happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists (a list of these shippers is included with invoices), but it is the responsibility of each purchaser to make their own shipping arrangements.
Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.
The purchaser acknowledges that if they use any Weschler's staff members to assist in moving, packing, or loading purchases, Weschler's will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.
Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact us between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at [email protected] or 202-628-1281.
$0-100,000: 23.0%
$100,001-500,000: 21.0%
$500,001+: 19.0%
From: | To: | Increments: |
---|---|---|
$0 | $99 | $5 |
$100 | $499 | $25 |
$500 | $999 | $50 |
$1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
$2,000 | $4,999 | $200 |
$5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
$10,000 | $24,999 | $1,000 |
$25,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
$200,000 | $499,999 | $25,000 |
$500,000 + | $50,000 |
Conditions of Sale
Payment Information:
Invoices for the weekly Timed Online Auctions are not available until the morning after the sale. Weschler's does not invoice through Invaluable or AuctionZip, so winning bidders will receive an email directly from Weschler's the following morning with the invoice, as well as payment and pick up/shipping instructions.
The bidder acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue listing and Terms & Conditions of Sale. Successful bidders are requested to make total payment for purchases by cash, wire transfer, PayPal*, credit card*, certified check or cashier's check.
*Credit card and PayPal payments are limited only to domestic buyers and to a total invoice amount of $20,000. Credit card payments must include image of credit card and accompanied by copy of a driver's license or other acceptable photo.
**All international buyers are required to pay by bank transfer and banking details will be given once the buyer is successful.
Buyers not known to the Auctioneer and who are planning to pay with a personal or business check are required to supply the Auctioneer with a bank letter of credit prior to the auction. If such arrangements are not made prior to the auction, purchases will be held by the Auctioneer until the check has cleared the bank.
Any credit card information you entered during registration for the online auction is only for verification purposes. We do not have access to the credit card information and cannot charge that card for your purchases.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
Shipping Information:
We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for fine jewelry and coins shipped within the United States (shipped FedEx/Brinks for an additional fee, which includes insurance and requires signature for delivery). We are happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists (a list of these shippers is included with invoices), but it is the responsibility of each purchaser to make their own shipping arrangements.
Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.
The purchaser acknowledges that if they use any Weschler's staff members to assist in moving, packing, or loading purchases, Weschler's will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.
Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact us between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at [email protected] or 202-628-1281.
Buyer's Premium:
A premium equal to 23%* of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 21% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $500,000, plus 19% of the final bid price $500,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; (ii) the sales price of precious metal bullion or coins is greater than $1000; or (iii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier. On any cash transactions or series of transactions exceeding $10,000, Treasury Form Treasury Form 8300 will be filed.
*All online bidders are charged an additional 1% buyer's premium charged by Weschler's Live Bidding, Invaluable & AuctionZip.
Taxes on your purchase: Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; (ii) the sales price of precious metal bullion or coins is greater than $1000; or (iii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier. On any cash transactions or series of transactions exceeding $10,000, Treasury Form Treasury Form 8300 will be filed.
Condition Statement:
DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION REPORTS.
All property is sold "As Is" in accordance with Section 3 and neither the Seller (Consignor), Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers LLC, nor any of our officers, employees or agents, make any representation, warranty or guarantee, nor assume any liability of any kind with respect to the condition of any lot offered for sale and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty, guarantee or representation and are not intended to replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer. Prospective buyers may request more detailed information and/or clarification regarding property offered prior to the sale day; however, the purchaser hereby assumes all risks concerning and related, including but not limited to, the grading, quality, description, condition, authenticity, and provenance of a lot. Condition of frames on artwork is generally not described. Working conditions of clocks and timepieces are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Jewelry descriptions are only estimates as to carat size, gold content, number of stones, etc. Upholstered furniture has not been disinfected.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES.
No Warranties. The Auctioneer and the Seller (Consignor) assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller (Consignor) makes any guarantees, warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Seller (Consignor). No statement in the catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, guarantee or representation or an admission of liability.
GUARANTEE FOR METRO AND CAPITAL COLLECTIONS AUCTIONS
Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the date of the sale, on any lot, the purchaser must give notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price paid defined as the amount of the successful bid price, plus buyer's premium. The guarantee is made only to the original purchaser of record (i.e., the registered bidder) and not any subsequent owners. The original buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. The term counterfeit is defined as a modern fake or forgery, and made with the intent to deceive.