SALE BY AUCTION. at Triq Gakkinu Trigance, Luqa. (opposite OK Bar, follow signs from LIDL) Ref: Antiques & Home Furnishings

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1 SALE BY AUCTION at Triq Gakkinu Trigance, Luqa. (opposite OK Bar, follow signs from LIDL) Ref: Antiques & Home Furnishings Viewing Monday 29 January 2018 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday 30 January 2018 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday 31 January 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Auction Session 1 Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 4:30 pm Lot 1 to Lot 295 Important notice to buyers PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT OBELISK AUCTIONS GALLERY, VILLA DRUSILLA, MDINA ROAD, ATTARD. Please refer to 'Conditions of Business'. Items bought should be collected on Thursday 1st February between 9am and 4pm. Prices in the catalogue are the Auction starting prices. All Obelisk Auctions Clients must register before or during auction session and take a bidding card, so as to be able to participate in the auction session. 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. Transportation We recommend that clients who require transportation for items bought at the auction, should contact Noel Xuereb on or Nicholas Borg on Pierre Grech Pillow Auctioneer & Valuer Entries are currently being accepted for forthcoming sales by auction.

2 Conditions of Business Page 2 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. 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 have 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. 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 - Wednesday, January at 4:30 pm Luqa warehouse *1 Late 19th Century two panel painted screen, with bevelled mirror. 10 *2 19th Century mahogany framed bevelled mirror, with candle holder. 10 *3 A pair, 19th Century English, House by the River, oil on canvas, in gilt frame, signed. (Height:70 Width:96 ) 300 *4 19th Century mahogany American clock. *5 19th Century English display cabinet. *6 Assorted lot of English silverware and EPNS items. *7 A pair of French style carved wood two branch wall lights. 5 *8 A19th Century papier mache Crucifix. 300 *9 Set of four marine related prints. 30 *10 20th Century paraffin lamp. 10 *11 Late 19th/early 20th Century silver [?] spirit kettle. *12 A 19th Century silvered oil lamp. 300 *13 20th Century yellow glass oil bottle, with stopper. 10 *14 Set of four prints of Maltese Scenes, in mahogany frame. 40 *15 19th Century Maltese mahogany console table, with white marble top. *16 A pair of Oriental vases. 230 *17 A set of three 19th Century Maltese frames. 5 *18 A pine two tier hanging shelf. 5 *19 A French style gilt salon mirror. 80 *20 19th Century French marble and bronze mantel clock and a pair of five branch candelabras. *21 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers. *22 A Warrior, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:63 Width:52 ) 10 *23 19th Century, a pair, Sea Views, in ornate frame. *24 19th Century, Portrait of a Lady with Roses, oil on canvas. (Height:71 Width:59 ) *25 20th Century glass globes. 5 *26 19th Century, a Landscape of Surrey, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:72 Width:98 ) *27 Late 19th Century, Portrait of a Boy, in gilt frame. 15 *28 A pair of Oriental two handle vases. 180 *29 A pair of crystal decanters, with stoppers. 10 *30 19th Century case. 5 *31 Late 19th Century English silver cigarette box. 20

4 Page 4 *32 Late 19th Century English silver cigarette box. 20 *33 Late 19th Century English silver cigarette box. 20 *34 19th Century coal cast iron clothes iron. 5 *35 20th Century, Interior Scene, oil on canvas, in ornate gilt frame. 30 *36 18th Century Maltese School, Mythological Scene, oil on canvas, in gilt frame. (Height:69 Width:92 ) *37 19th Century, Cathedral Ruins, oil on canvas, in ornate gilt frame. 200 *38 19th Century mahogany framed oval mirror. 5 *39 A pair of crystal decanters, with stoppers. 10 *40 A set of four crystal decanters, with stoppers. 30 *41 A pair of crystal decanters, with stoppers. 10 *42 An English style desk. *43 Twelve china cups, with saucers. 20 *44 A crystal bonbonnier. 2 *45 A set of four glass shades. 5 *46 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Young Potter, (slightly damaged). 10 *47 A 19th Century white china water jug. (Height:13 ) *48 A pair of late 19th Century Japanese round vases with stoppers, (one damaged). (Height:18 ) *49 A 20th Century Oriental tea set. 30 *50 20th Century EPNS ash trays. 2 *51 A 19th Century glazed bisque figure of a Boy, with Dog. (Height:27 ) 20 *52 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Flower Seller. (Height:23 ) 10 *53 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Girl. (Height:28 ) 10 *54 Two Oriental chinaware ornaments. 40 *55 Three glass funnels. 5 *56 A 19th Century opaline glass vase. (Height:17 ) 40 *57 A Romanesque grey glass vessel. 25 *58 A set of five blue and white china plates. 5 *59 A set of eight plates. 5 *60 Late 19th Century china tureen. 2 *61 An English style glazed display cabinet, above two panel doors and two drawers. 30 *62 A pair of 20th Century Maltese, Still Life with Fruit, oil on canvas. (Height:68 Width:98 ) *63 20th Century, a Landscape, oil on canvas. (Height:62 Width:85 ) *64 Late 19th Century carved wood gilt mirror

5 Page 5 *65 A pair of Oriental vases. 180 *66 A vanity set, with presentation case. 2 *67 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing table, with white marble top. *68 Late 19th Century tool box. 10 *69 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers, with grey marble top. 80 *70 An English style corner cabinet. 20 *71 19th Century willow pattern dish. 5 *72 A Chinese bronze and Champleve' vase. *73 A set of eight bronze weighing scale weights. 10 *74 A 19th Century brass holy water font. (Height:17 ) 30 *75 Assorted lot of brass/copper items. 10 *76 A late 19th Century brass hand shaped base stand. (Width:11 ) *77 A late 19th Century bronze oil lamp. (Height:6 Width:13 ) *78 Late 19th Century assorted brass items. 10 *79 19th Century Maltese mahogany wardrobe. 80 *80 Late 19th Century, River by the Mountains Scene, in ornate frame. *81 A 19th Century gilt mantel mirror. (Height:108 Width:63 ) *82 W Beckmann [?], Portrait of a Prelate, oil on canvas, signed and dated (Height:78 Width:68 ) *83 A pair of Oriental vases. 200 *84 19th Century American clock. *85 19th Century Maltese mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, with marble top. 120 *86 19th Century Maltese mahogany wardrobe. 80 *87 20th Century, Still Life with Fruit, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. (Height:64 Width:86 ) *88 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, oil on board. *89 19th Century engraving, View of Valletta from Marsamscetto. 80 *90 19th Century, The Holy Family, oil on satin. 400 *91 A set of six glass globes, in the shape of a flame. 10 *92 A French style small easel. 5 *93 Two 19th Century paraffin lamps, with funnel and globe missing. 2 *94 19th Century English mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. *95 19th Century, A Forest Scene, in ornate frame. 30 *96 A 19th Century Bucolic Scene, oil on board and lot assorted frames. (Height:51 Width:67 ) *97 Two prints of Whisky and Wine bottles

6 Page 6 *98 A 19th Century commode, with marble top. *99 Two Grand Harbour and one Mountain Scenes, watercolour. 30 *100 An assorted lot of 19th Century copper utensils. 60 *101 A pair, 19th Century River Scenes by the Mountains, oil on board, in ornate frame. (Height:42 Width:57 ) *102 A set of six copper pans. 5 *103 Assorted 19th Century copper utensils. 5 *104 19th Century chest of drawers. *105 Wolfgang Virsic, Abstract, on sack cloth. *106 The Garden Nymphs, oil on canvas. (The successful bidder of this lot has the option of buying the other painting, which is not in the auction, at the same price). (Height:76 Width:105 ) *107 Warsaawsky, The Garden Nymphs, oil on canvas. (Height:76 Width:105 ) *108 After Picasso, oil on canvas. 20 *109 Walter Dennis Delderfield, The Little Gentleman, oil on board. (Height:122 Width:137 ) *110 Walter Dennis Delderfield, Hauling out Timber, oil on canvas. (Height:106 Width:134 ) *111 20th Century, a Lake by the Mountains Scene. 10 *112 19th Century mahogany corner. 10 *113 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Country House, oil on canvas. (Height:57 Width:73 ) *114 Late 19th/early 20th Century, a House by the River, in 19th Century ornate frame. (Height:67 Width:93 ) *115 After the Gobelin tapestries at the Grand Masters' Palace, oil on gesso laid panel. (Height:69 Width:58 ) *116 Haystacks, reproduction of Van Gogh, by Liu Yu Saan, oil on canvas. 20 *117 A late 19th/early 20th Century copper and brass barrel. 45 *118 Late 19th Century Oriental occasional table, with bone inlay. 10 *119 A cabinet, with drawers. 2 *120 An Oriental brass lamp stand. 5 *121 A pair of 19th Century English mahogany hall chairs. 10 *122 A 19th Century hall chair, with leather seat and brass studs. *123 Late 19th Century upholstered chair. 20 *124 Reproduction of Monet by Elmyr, oil and pallet knife, on canvas. *125 Late 19th Century, Lake Scene, in ornate frame. 20 *126 19th Century, Boats in Rough Seas, in ornate frame. (Height:40 Width:44 ) 60 60

7 Page 7 *127 20th Century, Still Life with Fruit, oil, in ornate frame. 20 *128 A Print, after Picasso. 10 *129 Fox Hunting, print. 2 *130 Bridge, reproduction of Monet, by Liu Yu Saan, oil on canvas. 20 *131 A Print, Bernard Buffat. *132 Sharp, both sides play, disc stereo system VZ *133 Five wooden items, (ta' l-arkett). 5 *134 A collection of LPs. 80 *135 Late 19th Century mahogany roll top desk. 80 *136 19th Century Maltese mahogany wardrobe. *137 19th Century Maltese mahogany bookcase. *138 A set of six EPNS spoons, in presentation case. 2 *139 Two EPNS coffee pots and a pair of three branch candelabras. 5 *140 A late 19th Century Oriental bronze charger. (Width:20 ) 15 *141 A 20th Century bronze hanging plate, with embossed French figures. (Width:27 ) *142 Thirty prismatic drops. 30 *143 A late 19th/early 20th Century porcelain coffee set, including a coffee pot, sugar basin, cups with saucers and spoons. 10 *144 An English silver hairdressing set, in presentation box. 15 *145 Eight prismatic drops. 10 *146 20th Century porcelain coffee set, comprising a coffee pot, sugar basin, milk jug and cups with saucers. 10 *147 Five Becks glasses and four glasses. 2 *148 A Noritake porcelain tea set, (damaged). 5 *149 Twelve prismatic drops. 10 *150 A 20th Century wooden stool. 2 *151 A French occasional table, (with marble top missing). 5 *152 20th Century occasional table. 5 *153 Late 19th Century, Castle by the Lake. 30 *154 A flintlock reproduction pistol. 5 *155 Fishing at Ghar Lapsi, signed Spiteri. 40 *156 19th Century mahogany chiffonier, with mirror back. 20 *157 Assorted lot of ceramic and chinaware. 10 *158 19th Century small gilt mirror. 20 *159 19th Century, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas. (Height:87 Width:72 )

8 Page 8 *160 19th Century, a pair, River Scenes, oil on panel. (Height:49 Width:54 ) 20 *161 A sofa table. 30 *162 20th Century hall lantern, with four glass globes. 10 *163 Late 19th Century oak desk. 30 *164 A pair of French style four tier marble shelf corners. 20 *165 Three glass shades. 5 *166 19th Century, a Mountain Landscape with a Stream, oil on canvas. (Height:69 Width:90 ) *167 A pair, 20th Century, Still Life, oil on canvas. *168 Late 17th/early 18th Century, Biblical Scene, oil on canvas. (Height:90 Width:75 ) 200 *169 A set of the Grand Masters of Malta, engravings. *170 A part of a 19th Century willow pattern dinner set. 20 *171 19th Century English mahogany pedestal sideboard. *172 After the Gobelin tapestries at the Grand Masters' Palace, oil on gesso laid panel. (Height:69 Width:58 ) *173 A late 19th Century print. 10 *174 19th Century, River by the Mountains, oil on canvas, in gilt frame. (Height:64 Width:54 ) *175 A decanter, with stopper. 5 *176 Six green glasses and two water jugs. 2 *177 A cut glass water jar. 5 *178 A Napoleonic Infantry pattern sabre. 90 *179 A Napoleonic Infantry pattern sabre, with scabbard. 130 *180 19th Century Maltese side table, with two drawers. 10 *181 An assorted lot of earthenware pots. 2 *182 Late 19th Century, a Farm Interior, oil, in ornate gilt frame. 30 *183 A 19th Century miniature of a Putto, oil on board, in gilt frame. (Height:21 Width:23 ) 30 *184 A pair of late 19th Century Oriental flower vases. 10 *185 A pair of 19th Century solid brass flower vases. (Height:11 ) 20 *186 Six glass funnels 5 *187 Six glass globes, in the form of a flame. 5 *188 A French style clock, with Roman Numerals and wall bracket. 5 *189 19th Century dressing table. 80 *190 A pair of English Country Scenes with Cattle and Fowl, oil on panel, signed J Schelpman. (Height:58 Width:65 ) *191 A flintlock reproduction pistol. 5

9 Page 9 *192 A carved wood hanging ornament. 5 *193 20th Century coffee grinder. 5 *194 20th Century coffee grinder. 5 *195 A late 19th Century Oriental carved black soapstone incense burner, in the shape of a Pagoda, on stand. (Height:30 ) *196 A set of six 19th Century silver plated knives and forks. 5 *197 Six late 19th Century cups, with saucers. 10 *198 20th Century, ceramic Madonna & Child. 2 *199 A 19th Century ebonised Pier cabinet, with brass inlay and ormolu mounts. *200 19th Century, Harvest Time Landscape Scene, oil on canvas, in gilt frame. (Height:56 Width:86 ) *201 A pair of Oriental two handle vases. 220 *202 A soup tureen with lid, by Mouzin Le Cat & Co. *203 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing table, with white marble top. *204 Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas. *205 Vue de Malte, print. 20 *206 Two 19th Century engravings. 5 *207 Two pairs of glass candelabras, (damaged). 5 *208 19th Century Maltese chest of drawers, with white marble top. 80 *209 A Gaston Pierre Galey reproduction, oil on canvas. 30 *210 Late 19th Century, Liverpool Port Scene, oil on canvas. (Height:50 Width:62 ) *211 19th Century wax Baby Jesus, in a mahogany case. 1,200 *212 A pair of French style three branch wall lights. 10 *213 19th Century Maltese bow fronted chest of drawers, with white marble top. 300 *214 19th Century, Mountain Scene, oil on canvas, in ornate gilt frame. *215 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Rural Landscape, oil on canvas. (Height:50 Width:65 ) *216 A carved wood gilt shelf. 60 *217 A Sicilian maiolica holy water font. 5 *218 20th Century, Relaxing by the Fireplace, a carved wood panel, inscribed H. (Height:55 Width:44 ) *219 The Trinity Church, Sliema, extract from the London News, January *220 19th Century, Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas. (Height:48 Width:40 ) 200 *221 20th Century, River Scene, oil on canvas. 10 *222 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing mirror. 30 *223 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing mirror. 30 *224 Late 20th Century cast iron weighing scales. 2

10 Page 10 *225 19th Century weighing scale weights. 20 *226 19th Century mahogany English bow fronted chest of drawers. 30 *227 19th Century, River Scene, oil on board. 10 *228 A print, on board. 5 *229 20th Century hanging clock. 5 *230 19th Century large frame. 200 *231 A pair of Oriental vases. *232 19th Century Maltese mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. *233 A pair of WWII brass shells. 10 *234 Early 19th Century, Golgotha Scene, oil on canvas. (Height:71 Width:50 ) 0 *235 19th Century English mahogany dressing mirror. 10 *236 A 19th Century cooking pan, with metal handle. 20 *237 Three pairs of 19th Century Maltese carved mahogany mirror holders. 10 *238 A 19th Century two handle glazed earthenware vase. 5 *239 Late 19th Century antiporta. *240 A set of six 19th Century dining chairs, with cane seat. 30 *241 A mahogany three tier pot stand. 2 *242 A mahogany side table. 10 *243 A pair of 19th Century mahogany shelves. 5 *244 A pair of 19th Century upholstered chairs, on cabriole legs. 5 *245 A pair of 19th Century hall chairs. 5 *246 An English style dining table. 10 *247 A three tier corner unit. 5 *248 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed upholstered sofa. *249 A pair of 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed upholstered armchairs. *250 A set of six 19th Century Maltese mahogany salon chairs, with upholstered seat. 300 *251 19th Century English occasional table. 20 *252 19th Century English mahogany tea table. 40 *253 20th Century English bureau. 120 *254 Two glass shades 5 *255 Late 19th Century English card table. *256 20th Century English occasional table. 5 *257 A 19th Century brass hot water pot. 5 *258 Three issues of 'The War Illustrated', with reference to the Maltese Islands, in very good condition. 20 *259 19th Century wash stand, with grey marble top. 30

11 Page 11 *260 A pair, 19th Century, Female Shepherd with her Flock, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. *261 A set of four 19th Century dining chairs, with upholstered seat, (one leg missing). 20 *262 A pair of 20th Century chairs. 5 *263 A set of six 19th Century carved wood dining chairs, with upholstered seat. 60 *264 19th Century Maltese mahogany centre table, (tal-biskuttin). 280 *265 Four prints. 5 *266 19th Century occasional table. 5 *267 An English style occasional table. 5 *268 19th Century occasional table. 10 *269 An 8mm Cinemex projector. 25 *270 A collection of His Masters' Voice LPs. *271 A 19th Century French extendable table. (Height:75 Width:134 Depth:51) 280 *272 An English style sofa and two armchairs, with cane seat and back. *273 A pair of 19th Century Country Scenes, oil on canvas. 80 *274 Late 19th Century occasional table. 5 *275 A pair of English style occasional tables. 30 *276 Late 19th Century occasional table. 5 *277 Late 19th Century English drop leaf table. 10 *278 19th Century stained pine tool box. 40 *279 Late 19th Century upholstered armchair, on cabriole legs. 5 *280 Assorted lot of brass handles. 5 *281 An English style coffee table. 20 *282 Late 19th Century English Loo table. *283 Two late 19th Century Oriental occasional tables. 10 *284 An English style coffee table. 20 *285 Fifteen assorted wine and spirit bottles. 5 *286 19th Century mahogany armchair, with cane seat and back. *287 A 19th Century red deal Prie Dieu. *288 20th Century occasional table. 10 *289 Four prints. 2 *290 20th Century occasional table. 5 *291 A 19th Century mahogany card table. 80 *292 Two 20th Century clothes iron irons. 5 *293 Late 19th Century five branch chandelier. 5 *294 A pair of 19th Century occasional tables. 40

12 Page 12 *295 19th Century English card table. End of Auction