SALE BY AUCTION. at 'Croydon' 14, Locker Street, Sliema. Antiques & Fine Arts Auction - Ref: 153

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1 SALE BY AUCTION at 'Croydon' 14, Locker Street, Sliema. Antiques & Fine Arts Auction - Ref: 153 As instructed by the Heirs of the late Chev. Richard & Mrs. Adelina Flores Martin. Viewing Saturday, 9 November 2013 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, 10 November 2013 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday, 11 November 2013 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Auction Session 1 Monday, 11 November 2013 at 4:30 pm From Lot 1 to Lot 170 Important notice to buyers All goods bought must be collected by Wednesday 13th November 2013 between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. Please refer to 'Conditions of Business'. All buyers should register before or during the auction session and take a bidding card to be able to participate in the auction. Please register your details with Obelisk Auctions so as to receive notifications of forthcoming events, either direct through our web site or by completing one of our registration forms. Transport We recommend that Clients who require transportation for items bought at the Auction, should contact Charles Falzon on Auctioneer Pierre Grech Pillow Entries are currently being accepted for forthcoming sales by auction.

2 Page 2 Conditions of Business Participation in the viewing or in the sale is tantamount to full acceptance of the following conditions In his role as Auctioneer of Lots, the Auctioneer acts solely for, and in the interest of the Seller. When the Auctioneer or his Representatives make statements about a Lot, they are doing so on behalf of the Seller of the Lot and any statements are statements of opinion only. Bidders and Buyers are strongly advised to seek and obtain independent advice on the Lots, on their state and their value before bidding for them. 1. We reserve the right at our sole discretion, to refuse admission to the premises of viewing or of the sale without stating a reason. We have complete discretion as to whether the sale proceeds, whether any Lot is included in the sale and the manner in which the sale is conducted. 2. We have complete discretion to refuse any bid, to nominate any bidding increment we consider appropriate, to divide any Lot, to combine two or more Lots and in the event of a dispute, to put up any Lot for auction again. 3. All Bidders must, prior to an auction, complete a Registration Form and show a means of identity (such as an Identity Card), to the Auctioneer or his Representatives. 4. The buyer shall be the Bidder who makes the highest bid acceptable to the Auctioneer for any Lot (subject to the applicable Reserve), to whom the Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer at the striking of the Auctioneer s hammer. Any dispute as to the highest acceptable bid will be settled by the Auctioneer at his absolute discretion. 5. Each Lot is sold as is and as viewed by the Buyer with all faults and defects if any. Buyers shall provide their name, address, identity card number and pay a deposit of not less than 10% (ten per cent) of the total hammer price at which the Lot was purchased. Only bank drafts and cash are accepted as payment for Lots. 6. No purchase shall be claimed or removed until it has been paid in full and the sale has been concluded. All purchases shall be removed at the Buyer s risk and expense within two days from the sale, failing which, the Auctioneer shall not be responsible if same are lost, stolen or damaged. Failure to pay and remove all Lots purchased may incur interest, the payment of insurance cover, packaging expenses, transport expenses and storage charges at the Auctioneer s sole discretion. 7. Buyers shall pay the hammer price together with a premium/commission of 5% (five per cent) of the hammer price. The premium/commission attracts VAT at the current applicable rate (18%, eighteen per cent) and is payable by the Buyer. Buyers are also liable to pay stamp duty at the rate of 6.06 on every or part thereof. 8. Only on the payment of the purchase price in full to us will the title of the Lot pass to the Buyer. However, the risk of the Lot is passed to the Buyer when it is knocked down to the said Buyer. 9. The Auctioneer or his Representatives do not issue any representation or warranty. 10. No one shall be allowed to enter the premises of the viewing or of the sale with bags or umbrellas. 11. None of the Auctioneer s agents or his Representatives has any authority to alter, vary or qualify in any way these Conditions of Business. 12. Buyers give the Auctioneer all rights to use and publish any photographs and images of Lots sold at any time and at his absolute discretion. 13. The Auctioneer is not responsible for life and limb on the premises during the viewing, sale and after the auction. 14. All measurements/weights given in the sale catalogue are approximate, include frame sizes and are in centimetres (cm). Lot Numbers refer to the item as described in the catalogue and do not include anything that may be inside drawers, cupboards etc.

3 Page 3 Auction Session 1 - Monday, November at 4:30 pm Upper Living Room *1 A 20th Century occasional table, on four cabriole legs. (Height:46 Width:51 ) *2 A 19th Century mahogany Ladies chair, upholstered in leather. (Height:89 Width:72 Depth:86) *3 A 20th Century mirror in ornate frame. (Height:51 Width:73 ) 5-8 *4 An electric cast iron lampstand. (Height:167 ) *5 An occasional table. (Height:44 Width:43 ) 5-8 *6 A late 19th Century mahogany armchair, upholstered in leather, on castors. (Height:88 Width:71 Depth:89) *7 A brass electric lampshade. (Height:42 ) 5-8 *8 A model of a Fishing Boat, in wooden box *9 A 20th Century flower vase. (Height:22 ) 5-8 *10 Late 19th Century red deal, painted two door display cabinet, including books. (Height:119 Width:90 Depth:26) *11 Six prints of Sailing Ships and an engraving, Map of Warwickshire. (Height:31 Width:37 ) *12 A 20th Century Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas, signed bottom left. (Height:94 Width:77 ) *13 A 19th Century Maltese red deal, painted bureau. (Height:112 Width:95 Depth:55) *14 A 19th Century Maltese two panel door wardrobe. (Height:188 Width:140 Depth:47) *15 A five branch electric chandelier. 5-8 *16 A Singer sewing machine, serial number: Y Main bedroom *17 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany two panel door wardrobe, above two short and one long drawer. (Height:234 Width:150 Depth:59) *18 A 19th Century mahogany swinging dressing mirror, with bottom drawer and two electric side shades. (Height:82 Width:64 Depth:43) *19 A 19th Century mahogany upholstered chair *20 Two classic luggage pieces. 5-8 *21 A 19th Century gilded mantel clock, with Roman numerals and enamel dial, on a gilded plinth, under a glass dome. (Height:59 Width:49 Depth:23) *22 A 19th Century Maltese serpentine fronted chest of three large and two short drawers, with grotesque mask motifs, on lion claw feet. (Height:107 Width:148 Depth:66) *23 A pair of 19th Century Maltese serpentine fronted bedside commodes, with grotesque mask motifs, on lion claw feet. (Height:80 Width:57 Depth:36) *24 Late 18th/early 19th Century engraving, 'The Transfiguration of Christ', in a Maltese frame. (Height:117 Width:90 ) *25 A late 19th Century French double bed upholstered headboard, with bed. (Height:113 Width:146 Depth:197)

4 Page 4 *26 A late 17th/early 18th Century, 'St. Anthony', oil on canvas, in period frame. (Height:110 Width:85 ) *27 A pair of 20th Century prints, in ornate frame. (Height:27 Width:34 ) *28 Two 19th Century mahogany upholstered armchairs *29 A 19th Century mahogany upholstered stool, on four cabriole legs. (Height:45 Width:57 ) *30 An 18th Century carved wood gilded frame. (Height:38 Width:51 ) *31 A late 20th Century Moroccan three branch chandelier. *32 A damask curtain and pelmet *33 A damask curtain and pelmet *34 A 20th Century mahogany dressing table, with fabric surround. (Height:69 Width:137 Depth:59) Bedroom 2 *35 A 19th Century two panel door, above two long panel drawers. (Height:210 Width:123 Depth:51) *36 A 19th Century Maltese two door mahogany wardrobe, above two long panel drawers. (Height:228 Width:125 Depth:45) *37 A 20th Century red deal writing table, with four drawers. (Height:78 Width:91 Depth:46) *38 A 19th Century, Market Scene, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:75 Width:83 ) *39 A 20th Century paraffin lamp. (Height:43 ) *40 A 20th Century clock. (Height:21 Width:24 Depth:12) 5-8 *41 A 19th Century mahogany chest of three large and two short drawers. (Height:100 Width:97 Depth:48) *42 A 20th Century red deal toolbox. (Height:34 Width:73 Depth:34) *43 A 20th Century folding table. (Height:68 Width:48 ) *44 A late 19th/early 20th Century, Castle in Lake Scene, oil on canvas. (Height:55 Width:72 ) Upper landing *45 An 18th Century, probably Maltese, long case clock with Roman numerals. (Height:244 Width:47 Depth:24) *46 A set of three 19th Century mahogany saloon chairs, with cane seats. *47 A late 20th Century, Fort St. Angelo and Vittoriosa View, in gilded frame. (Height:44 Width:78 ) *48 A 20th Century print, Boats in Choppy Seas, in Maltese frame. (Height:63 Width:85 ) *49 A 20th Century coffer, on bun feet. (Height:56 Width:102 Depth:53) *50 A 20th Century French style, hall lantern *51 A late 20th Century Railways Scene. Stairs *52 An 18th Century ebonised carved wood frame. (Height:99 Width:90 )

5 Page 5 *53 A 20th Century iron pot stand. (Height:108 ) *54 Nicola Camillieri ( ), 'L Amodee Fregata, a vapore di forza 550 cavalli, ancorata', in Maltese frame. (Height:63 Width:85 ) *55 Nicola Camillieri ( ), Vassello H.M.S. Queen, 1851, outside the Grand Harbour, in Maltese frame. (Height:63 Width:85 ) *56 19th Century, Map of the Mediterranean, in Maltese frame. (Height:63 Width:85 ) Entrance *57 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany side table, with white marble top, on four cabriole legs. (Height:78 Width:112 Depth:59) 1,000-1,600 1,000-1,600 *58 An 18th Century carved wood frame, with inserted mirror. (Height:82 Width:90 ) *59 A pair of 19th Century, Sicilian Scenes, oil on board. (Height:24 Width:39 ) *60 A certificate of 'The Arms of the County of Croydon'. (Height:39 Width:26 ) *61 Four decorative plastic flintlock pistols *62 Two plastic hall lanterns. 5-8 *63 A pair of 19th Century 'Sicilian scenes', in ornate frame. (Height:24 Width:39 ) *64 A 20th Century barrel on stand. (Height:61 Width:36 ) *65 A 20th Century Genre Scene, in black frame. (Height:113 Width:139 ) *66 A 20th Century coloured print of Valletta. (Height:42 Width:58 ) *67 A 20th Century putter electric lamp shade, in the shape of a paraffin lamp. (Height:66 ) *68 Two ceramic figures, Two Girls wearing traditional costumes. (Height:14 ) *69 A 20th Century crucifix. (Height:29 ) *70 A late 19th Century side table. (Height:81 Width:103 Depth:53) *71 A glazed earthenware, figure of a frog (damaged). 5-8 *72 A 19th Century mahogany saloon chair, with upholstered seat *73 A pair of 19th Century Maltese mahogany upholstered chairs. *74 A 20th Century barometer *75 A 19th Century mahogany upholstered armchair. *76 20th Century, Shipyard by the River, in 18th Century frame. (Height:93 Width:111 ) *77 A 20th Century mantel clock. (Height:16 ) *78 A 19th Century mahogany secretaire, above two long drawers, with marble top. (Height:116 Width:127 Depth:61) *79 An 18th Century carved wood ecclesiastical candle stick, (converted to electric). (Height:135 ) *80 A pair of 19th Century Maltese frames, with double string fruit wood inlay. (Height:58 Width:67 ) *81 A 19th Century coloured print. (Height:48 Width:39 ) *82 A 20th Century print, 'Bark Skibel Jacobkidland'. (Height:26 Width:34 ) 20-32

6 Page 6 *83 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany upholstered sofa. (Height:75 Width:196 Depth:79) *84 A 20th Century Ship Masters steering wheel, converted into a table. (Height:43 Width:75 ) Study *85 A 19th Century two door bookcase, with adjustable shelves, above a long drawer. (Height:213 Width:123 Depth:20) *86 An assorted lot of books on six shelves, in Lot No 85. *87 Ten prints, located in the study *88 A model of sailing ship 'Endeavour 1855', enclosed in a glass box. *89 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany secretaire/bookcase, including the books. (Height:234 Width:132 Depth:55) *90 A model of sailing ship 'Discovery, 1901', enclosed in a glass box. *91 A model of sea vessel 'Calypso', in a glass box. *92 20th Century, shelving and books in the study (four units). (Height:100 Depth:16) *93 A 20th Century bookshelves unit and books, including electric heater. (Height:110 Width:102 Depth:28) *94 A Spanish wooden model of a Castle. (Height:16 Width:22 Depth:22) *95 A 19th Century mahogany armchair *96 A 19th Century mahogany chair *97 A 19th Century office lantern *98 19th Century, HMS Alexandra, gouache on paper. (Height:55 Width:66 ) *99 Vincenzo D' Esposito ( ), HMS Cambrian, gouache, signed and dated bottom left,. (Height:34 Width:46 ) *100 19th Century, HMS Victoria, gouache on paper. (Height:55 Width:66 ) *101 A 20th Century hanging clock, with Roman numerals. (Height:22 Width:20 ) *102 A 20th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas in gilded frame. (Height:88 Width:68 ) Corridor *103 A 19th Century mahogany side table, with centred drawer and marble top. (Height:78 Width:102 Depth:38) Dining room *104 A 19th Century China hanging dish, with flower decorations. (Height:32 Width:38 ) *105 A 20th Century three tier trolley, with assorted brick a brack *106 Three 19th Century Willow pattern hanging plates *107 A 19th Century china hanging dish, (slightly damaged). (Height:27 Width:37 ) *108 A 19th Century Willow pattern, hanging soup tureen with lid *109 A 19th Century mahogany upholstered armchair, on cabriole legs. (Height:110 Width:65 Depth:82)

7 Page 7 *110 Three 19th Century Willow pattern plates, (one damaged) *111 A 19th Century Willow pattern plate (damaged), saucer and two tureen lids *112 Two 20th Century crystal decanters, with stoppers. (Height:37 ) *113 A water jug. (Height:23 ) *114 Three EPNS sweet and fruit baskets, and a candle stick *115 A 19th Century two tier table, with a hidden drawer. (Height:82 Width:82 Depth:46) *116 A pair of 19th Century Willow pattern hanging dishes. (Height:27 Width:34 ) *117 20th Century, Reef Marker, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:80 Width:90 ) *118 A pair of Alpaca three branch candelabra. (Height:38 ) *119 A 20th Century Sheffield plate, teapot, and sugar basin *120 A 20th Century silver plated entre dish. (Width:33 ) *121 A silver plated entre dish. (Width:26 ) *122 A 20th Century silver plated tureen with lid, and dish. (Height:27 Width:34 ) *123 A crystal decanter, with stopper. (Height:42 ) *124 A 20th Century French marble mantel clock. (Height:52 ) *125 A 19th Century mahogany sideboard, with four panel doors. (Height:145 Width:178 Depth:56) *126 A Sheffield plate cutlery set for eight, including forks, knives, fish knives, dessert knives and tea spoons *127 Lot assorted EPNS cutlery *128 Lot assorted, crystal and chinaware in Lot No *129 A pair of five branch silver plated candelabras. (Height:34 ) *130 A set of six 19th Century mahogany upholstered chairs and two carvers *131 A mahogany D-end dining table. (Height:76 Width:207 Depth:98) *132 A 20th Century wrought iron, three branch chandelier *133 Three carpets *134 A 19th Century mahogany display cabinet, above two panel doors and a long drawer, on bun feet. (Height:237 Width:125 Depth:46) *135 The entire contents in Lot No 134, including china and glassware Hall *136 A 20th Century print, in ornate frame. (Height:80 Width:61 ) *137 A 20th Century, Mother and Child, in ornate frame. (Height:46 Width:46 ) *138 A 19th Century occasional table. (Height:78 Width:71 Depth:56) *139 A pair of 18th Century walnut armchairs, on cabriole legs. (Height:102 Width:72 Depth:74) 1,800-2,880 *140 A 19th Century mahogany upholstered chair, on cabriole legs. (Height:88 ) *141 A 19th Century coloured print, in gilded frame. (Height:31 Width:22 ) 40-64

8 Page 8 *142 A 19th Century ebonised mantel clock, under a glass dome. (Height:63 Width:31 ) *143 A fireplace screen *144 20th Century fireplace utensils *145 A 19th Century fire guard. *146 A 20th Century iron coal scuttle *147 A pair of 19th Century Sicilian Scenes, oil on canvas. ADD IMG (Height:55 Width:81 ) *148 A 19th Century gilded mirror. (Height:194 Width:107 ) 800-1,280 *149 A late 18th Century French sitting room suite, comprising a four seater sofa and two armchairs. 1,000-1,600 *150 An English style coffee table. (Height:47 Width:91 Depth:37) *151 A 19th Century Maltese card table. (Height:75 Width:90 Depth:44) *152 A pair of miniature portraits. (Height:16 ) *153 A pair of 19th Century miniature portraits of a British Army officer. (Height:12 ) *154 A 19th Century Italian drawer cabinet, with marble top. (Height:136 Width:101 Depth:44) *155 19th Century, A Saint [?], oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:82 Width:70 ) *156 A pair of 19th Century glass table candlesticks, with hand painted decorations. (Height:23 ) *157 A pair of German bisque figures of two babies, (one damaged). (Height:16 ) *158 A 19th Century French flower vase, (damaged). (Height:14 ) 5-8 *159 A fine porcelain German plate. (Height:26 ) *160 19th Century, Sailing Boats and a Steam Boat in Rough Seas, in mahogany frame. (Height:51 Width:61 ) *161 A Maltese clock. (Height:79 Width:55 ) *162 A 19th Century print, View of the Grand Harbour of Valletta from the Fish Market, in gilded frame. (Height:44 Width:57 ) *163 An 18th Century Portrait of a Noble Lady, oil on canvas, stuck on board. (Height:91 Width:69 ) *164 An 18th Century Portrait of a Noble Gentleman, with family coat-of-arms, oil on canvas, stuck on board. (Height:91 Width:69 ) *165 18th Century, Portrait of a Lady, in period frame. (Height:84 Width:75 ) *166 A 19th Century American clock, with Roman numerals, (tal-kampnar). (Height:53 ) *167 A 19th Century Maltese chest of four large drawers, veneered in olive wood and fruitwood inlay, on four cabriole legs. (Height:111 Width:172 Depth:67) 1,500-2,400 *168 An occasional table. (Height:44 Width:43 ) *169 An eight branch electric chandelier. (Height:0 ) *170 A 19th Century occasional table. (Height:70 Width:42 ) 60-96

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SALE BY AUCTION. at 112, St.Francis Square, Qormi. Ref: Antiques & House Furnishings at Qormi. As instructed by Mrs.Coleiro.

SALE BY AUCTION. at 112, St.Francis Square, Qormi. Ref: Antiques & House Furnishings at Qormi. As instructed by Mrs.Coleiro. SALE BY AUCTION at 112, St.Francis Square, Qormi. Ref: 251 - Antiques & House Furnishings at Qormi Viewing As instructed by Mrs.Coleiro. Wednesday 17 October 2018 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday 18 October