December 5th & 6th 2015 Premier Fine & Decorative Arts Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/5/2015
This lot includes cherub rides large turtle in front of napkin holder. All on large, rectangular base with chamfered corners. Marked on a coin - Pairpoint Mfg. Co. #88. Of more recent vintage. There is a Kate Greenaway-type boy standing next to a wooden fence that forms the napkin holder. All on oval, ball-footed base. Marked James W. Tufts. #1598. Silver loss. Plate 512. Another napkin holder is supported by a flower stem and leaf on one side. The stem extends to the other side and culminates in another leaf. Marked Meriden B. Company; #294. Silver loss/tarnish. There is a small lion that pulls a narrow napkin holder on wheels. The napkin holder is engraved "Joe Wing." Silver loss/tarnish. Of more recent vintage. There are two small squirrels eating nuts sitting on each end of a raised, oval base and balancing the napkin holder, which is mounted on a pedestal, with their tails. Marked Hartford Silver Plate Co. #01. The base is bent in one small section and there is silver loss/tarnish. Finally, there is a small rearing horse that balances a napkin holder on his back on a decorated square, ball-footed base. Marked on a coin-Bridgeport Silver Co. No number. Some silver loss/tarnish.
Item Dimensions: Largest : 3 -1/2" L.