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 7 March 2016 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday 8 March 2016 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday 9 March 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Auction Session 1 Wednesday 9 March 2016 at 4:30 pm Lot 1 to Lot 150 Session 2 Thursday 10 March 2016 at 4:30 pm Lot 151 to Lot 312 Important notice to buyers PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE OBELISK AUCTIONS GALLERY, VILLA DRUSILLA, NO. 1, MDINA ROAD, ATTARD. Bookcases/display cabinets can only be collected on the 11th or 12th March (by appointment on ) Collection: Thursday 10th March: 10am-12pm, Friday 11th March : 9am-4pm, Saturday 12th March : 9am-1pm Please refer to 'Conditions of Business'. All Obelisk Auctions Clients must register before or during each and every auction session and take a bidding card, so as to be able to participate in the auction session(s). Prices in the Catalogue are the AUCTION STARTING PRICES. 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 Nicholas Borg on or Noel Xuereb on Entries are currently being accepted for forthcoming sales by auction.

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3 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.

4 Page 4 Auction Session 1 - Wednesday, March at 4:30 pm Luqa warehouse *1 Lot of assorted frames. 5 *2 An English style four tier whatnot. 10 *3 A 19th Century mahogany Cheval mirror. *4 A set of three paintings, in 19th Century ornate frame. *5 An Empire style round mirror. 10 *6 An English style nest of tables. 10 *7 A late 19th Century English table, on four long tapered legs. (Height:80 Width:79 Depth:49) *8 Late 19th/early 20th Century brass fireplace screen. 5 *9 A 19th Century copper and brass pot, with iron handle. 5 *10 A 19th Century Secretaire a Abattant. 1,000 *11 20th Century, Maltese Boat outside the Grand Harbour, oil on board. (Height:61 Width:77 ) *12 A set of five 19th Century engravings. 10 *13 Late 19th Century Maltese mahogany bedside commode, with marble top. 20 *14 20th Century, Port Scene by Night, oil on board. 20 *15 A set of six mid-20th Century butter knives, with mother of pearl handles, in original box. *16 Two 19th Century Burgess & Leigh Middleport pottery, Hamilton, porcelain soup tureens, with lid. *17 A pair of 19th Century soup tureens with lid, one damaged. 10 *18 A set of four late 19th Century gesso frames. (Height:27 Width:23 ) *19 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Young Potter, (slightly damaged). 40 *20 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Girl. (Height:28 ) *21 Two glazed bisque figures. 20 *22 A late 18th/early 19th Century Delft tile, in a frame. (Height:19 Width:18 ) *23 A late 19th/early 20th Century maiolica hanging plate. (Width:17 ) 70 *24 A late 19th Century gesso figure of The Black Madonna & Child. (Height:19 ) 30 *25 A pair of 19th Century Sicilian terracotta figures of Birds, on an orange fruit. 20 *26 A pair of 19th Century bisque figures of a Gallant and a Lady, wearing traditional costume. (Height:20 ) *27 A 19th Century miniature of a Putto, oil on board, in gilt frame. (Height:21 Width:23 ) *28 A 19th Century English lustre goblet. 20 *29 A 20th Century flower vase. (Height:25 ) 20 *30 A set of 20th Century Oriental coasters, complete with box

5 Page 5 *31 A 19th Century opaline glass vase. (Height:17 ) 140 *32 A 19th Century white china water jug. (Height:13 ) *33 A 19th Century china coffee pot. (Height:20 ) *34 A 19th Century china water jug. (Height:19 ) *35 Nine silvered forks. 10 *36 Two 19th Century miniatures. 40 *37 A set of six late 19th Century liqueur glasses, with gilt leaf decoration. *38 A late 19th Century Oriental china plate. 10 *39 Late 20th Century blue glass flower vases. (Height:17 ) 5 *40 A 19th Century plaque, with embossed figures of birds. 40 *41 A 20th Century English silver vanity dressing set. *42 A 20th Century British hand made beer mug. 20 *43 A pair of late 19th Century Oriental flower vases. *44 An early 19th Century Capo di Monte flower holder and a Perfume Bottle. 200 *45 Late 20th Century Nelson ware, two tureens with lid, and a water jug. 20 *46 A set of three Coalport ceramic cups. 20 *47 A 19th Century china bowl. 5 *48 A small 19th Century Meissen bowl. *49 A pair of 19th Century blue glass flower vases, decorated with painted grapevine design. (Height:12 ) *50 A 19th Century wall hanging paraffin lamp. 15 *51 A late 19th Century china hanging plate. 10 *52 A china sugar basin and two teapots. 10 *53 A late 18th/early 19th Century blue and white ceramic dish, (restored). *54 A 19th Century mahogany two door glazed display cabinet, above a two door display cabinet, with adjustable shelves. (Height:133 Width:154 Depth:54) *55 A pair of 19th Century blown glass lanterns. 20 *56 A pair of late 19th Century Forest and River by the Mountain Scenes, oil on canvas, in ornate frame. *57 A 19th Century Bucolic Scene, oil on board, and lot assorted frames. (Height:51 Width:67 ) *58 An Oriental scene. (Height:47 Width:58 ) *59 A 19th Century Oriental bronze two handle vase, on stand. (Height:21 ) *60 A 20th Century bronze Oriental flower vase. (Height:15 ) 40 *61 A 20th Century bronze hanging plate, with French figures. (Width:27 )

6 Page 6 *62 A Romanesque green glass vessel. 25 *63 A 19th Century Famille Rose porcelain teapot, decorated with Oriental figures. *64 A late 19th Century Oriental bronze charger. (Width:20 ) *65 A Romanesque grey glass vessel. 25 *66 A 20th Century bronze flower vase and a figure of a Japanese Elderly Lady. *67 A late 19th Century bronze oil lamp. (Height:6 Width:13 ) *68 A late 19th Century Oriental carved black soapstone incense burner, in the shape of a Pagoda, on stand. (Height:30 ) *69 A 19th Century French bronze candle holder. (Height:20 ) 40 *70 A pair of 19th Century bisque figures of a Boy and a Girl. (Height:18 ) *71 A porcelain figure of a Gallant, with a Dog and a Lamb. (Height:17 ) *72 Three china statuettes. 5 *73 A pair of 19th Century bronze plaques, Roman Female Figures, in a frame. (Height:19 Width:16 ) *74 19th Century, a pair, ceramic figures of Boys pulling a Cart. 20 *75 A 19th Century terracotta Male Figure, wearing a bowler hat. (Height:30 ) *76 A pair of 19th Century bisque figures of a Gallant and a Lady, with a Sheep and a Deer. *77 A 19th Century maiolica holy water font, with the image of St Francis. 280 *78 A 20th Century Sicilian maiolica ornament, Leaf of a Cabbage with Fruit. (Width:32 ) *79 A set of three German porcelain plates depicting Mythological scenes, Hutschenreuther, designed by Charlotte and William Hallett. *80 A 20th Century Bilston and Battersea enamelled egg, in presentation box. (Height:6 ) *81 A 19th Century earthenware water jar. (Height:15 ) 30 *82 A 19th Century Chinese, china jewellery box. (Height:5 Width:12 Depth:9) *83 A set of five 19th Century blue and white plates, and two bowls. 20 *84 A soup tureen with lid by Mouzin Le Cat & Co. *85 A 19th Century Cauldon, Blue Moore, water jug. 40 *86 A late 19th Century two door mahogany display cabinet. *87 A 19th Century cast iron fireplace guard. 20 *88 A ate 19th Century English mahogany card table. 0 *89 A figurine of three Arab horses. 10 *90 A 20th Century miniature brass cannon. 10 *91 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany console table, with white marble top

7 Page 7 *92 A 19th Century Chinese copper Cache pot, with embossed bronze mouldings. (Width:40 ) *93 A French style gilt oval framed bevelled mirror. 90 *94 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany occasional table. 30 *95 A set of six small mahogany Maltese frames, with prints. (Height:21 Width:18 ) *96 A 20th Century Maltese small chest of drawers. *97 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, oil on board. *98 A pair of late 19th Century Japanese round vases with stoppers, (one damaged). (Height:18 ) *99 An English style davenport. *100 A print on board. 10 *101 A pair of 19th Century Country Scenes, oil on canvas. *102 Three gesso statues, (damaged). 10 *103 Ten glass funnels and fourteen shades. 20 *104 A 20th Century brass horn. 10 *105 Three brass keys 5 *106 A set of eight weighing scale weights. 5 *107 A silvered entre dish. 5 *108 A late 19th Century maiolica holy water font. 15 *109 20th Century farm tools. 10 *110 A 20th Century coffee grinder. 5 *111 Six late 19th Century cups, with saucers. 10 *112 A late 19th Century fine porcelain hanging plate. (Width:24 ) *113 An English silver hairdressing set, in presentation box. 15 *114 Three miniature frames. 5 *115 A late 19th Century Maltese red deal two door glazed display cabinet, with adjustable shelves. (Height:218 Width:132 Depth:34) *116 A set of three 20th Century Scenes of Rome, watercolour. (Height:52 Width:40 ) *117 A large gilt mirror. *118 A cranberry glass epergne, with three baskets and four flutes. 450 *119 A French style five branch candelabra. *120 Late 19th/early 20th Century French style two door cabinet, with white marble top. *121 Late 19th Century, River by the Mountains Scene, in ornate frame. *122 19th Century, Gibraltar Harbour, engraving. 10 *123 A print of Valletta. (Height:59 Width:69 )

8 Page 8 *124 20th Century, Study of a Lady, pencil drawing. (Height:55 Width:55 ) *125 A pair of 19th Century bronze garniture urns. (Height:23 ) 150 *126 Two Oriental chinaware ornaments. 40 *127 A French style writing table, on cabriole legs. *128 Print, Bernard Buffat. *129 Late 19th Century, Still Life with Fish, oil on canvas. *130 19th Century, a pair, Sea Views, in ornate frame. *131 A 19th Century Oriental carved wood occasional table. *132 A 20th Century carved wood Oriental table. *133 A 19th Century English mahogany drop leaf table, on turned legs. *134 19th Century, A Forest Scene, in ornate frame. 30 *135 A late 19th Century sideboard. 150 *136 An ivory set of four brushes, in original box. 150 *137 A pair of 20th Century bronze and brass candle holders. (Height:19 ) 40 *138 A pair of brass candle holders. 10 *139 A pair of 19th Century brass table candlesticks. (Height:21 ) *140 Late 20th Century, Young Ballerinas. 10 *141 A 19th Century English three tier corner whatnot, with two panelled doors. 200 *142 Wolfgang Virsic, Abstract, on sack. 200 *143 A late 19th Century mirror. 5 *144 A 20th Century copper bowl. 10 *145 A late 19th Century oriental carved wood table. 20 *146 Late 19th/early 20th Century, a House by the River, in 19th Century ornate frame. (Height:67 Width:93 ) *147 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Country House, oil on canvas. (Height:57 Width:73 ) *148 A late 19th/early 20th Century carved wooden bench. 250 *149 A pair of late 19th Century Hall chairs, with leather seat. *150 Two battle shields. 40 End of Auction Session Number Auction Session 2 - Thursday, March at 4:30 pm Luqa warehouse *151 A 19th Century mahogany two tier whatnot. 30

9 Page 9 *152 A 19th Century two handle earthenware jar. 5 *153 19th Century two handle earthenware jar. 5 *154 19th Century two handle earthenware jar. 5 *155 An 18th Century Spanish high back armchair. 40 *156 20th Century, Still Life, oil, in ornate frame. 90 *157 An Oriental carved wood stand. (Height:180 ) 10 *158 A 20th Century rocking chair. 10 *159 A 19th Century two door display/book case, with bottom drawers. *160 A pair of 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas. *161 Late 19th Century, Castle by the Lake. 30 *162 19th Century, a pair, Mountain Scenes, in ornate gilt frame. *163 20th Century, a Lake by the Mountains Scene. *164 A late 19th Century mahogany card table. *165 19th Century dressing table, (with mirror missing). 10 *166 An Oriental cushion. 5 *167 19th Century English drop leaf table. *168 Late 19th Century, Lake Scene, in ornate frame. 20 *169 20th Century side table, with mirror back. 20 *170 Late 19th Century mirror. 5 *171 A 20th Century English dressing table. *172 A pair of 20th Century Oriental prints. 10 *173 20th Century, Village Scene, in ornate frame. *174 An English card table. 20 *175 A 19th Century mahogany side table, (with marble top missing). (Height:79 Width:99 Depth:60) *176 19th Century carved wood gilt mirror. *177 Late 19th Century side commode. *178 Late 19th Century ebonised carved wood table. 20 *179 Late 19th Century English card table. *180 A 19th Century English mahogany sofa table. 90 *181 19th Century, English centre table, with fruitwood inlay. (Height:72 Width:90 Depth:54) 200 *182 A 19th Century English mahogany chest of drawers. *183 19th Century, a pair, River Scenes, oil on panel. (Height:49 Width:54 ) 40

10 Page 10 *184 A pair of 19th Century River Scenes by the Mountains, oil on board, in ornate frame. (Height:42 Width:57 ) *185 A 19th Century French two handle vase. (Height:53 ) *186 Three 19th Century bisque figures; the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. *187 A late 19th Century inlaid chiffonier. 200 *188 A pair of 19th Century Maltese chairs, with upholstered seat. *189 A pair of 20th Century Oriental bronze, two handle urns. (Height:26 ) *190 A 19th Century china vase, with colourful decoration. (Height:31 ) *191 A pair of 19th Century two branch candle holders. *192 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Gallant, with Hunting Dog and a Pigeon. (Height:27 ) *193 A 20th Century oriental tea set. 30 *194 A 19th Century blue and white dish. 10 *195 A set of six china green plates. 10 *196 A pair of brass candle holders. (Height:21 ) *197 A pair of 19th Century polished brass garniture urns. (Height:20 ) *198 A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century dried flower holders. 40 *199 19th Century bisque figure of a Gallant and a Lady, (one severely damaged). (Height:35 ) *200 A 19th Century china flower vase. 30 *201 A 19th Century glazed bisque figure of a Boy, with Dog. (Height:27 ) 20 *202 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Flower Seller. (Height:23 ) *203 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany display cabinet. 200 *204 19th Century mirror, in mahogany frame. 10 *205 Late 19th Century mirror. 10 *206 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Fort St Angelo, oil. *207 A late 19th Century print. 10 *208 A late 19th/early 20th Century, Cottage House by the River, in ornate frame. *209 A 19th Century paraffin lamp. (Height:75 ) *210 An album containing forty two mounted print photographs of Italia, Malta, Petra and Alexandria, c *211 A 20th Century Maltese mahogany pedestal side board. 90 *212 19th Century, River Scene, in ornate gilt frame. *213 A pair of late 19th Century five branch silvered candelabra. 30 *214 A French style gilt mirror

11 Page 11 *215 A French bronze mantel clock, with Roman numerals. *216 Cut glass paper weights. 10 *217 Two late 20th Century English pewter jugs. 10 *218 Two 20th Century shoe forms. 5 *219 A pair of 19th Century solid brass flower vases. (Height:11 ) *220 Assorted lot of brass/copper items. 10 *221 A 19th Century ceremonial sword, complete with scabbard. *222 A late 19th Century brass hand shaped, base stand. (Width:11 ) 5 *223 A 19th Century brass holy water font. (Height:17 ) 30 *224 A late 19th Century two door display cabinet. 30 *225 A 20th Century long case clock. 5 *226 A set of four 19th Century prints, with Maltese views. 5 *227 A pair of late 19th Century corner cabinets. *228 19th Century, Boats in Rough Seas, in ornate frame. (Height:40 Width:44 ) *229 Pair of Armenian Pointillism, Still Life. 150 *230 A part of a late 19th Century coffee set, comprising a coffee pot, five coffee cups, sugar basin and a milk jug. 25 *231 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Street Vendor. *232 Two pairs of porcelain figures, in traditional costume. 20 *233 A pair of 19th Century small bisque figures of a Boy and a Girl. *234 Lot of assorted 19th Century English silver items. 40 *235 A late 19th Century English bureau bookcase. *236 19th Century, River Scene, watercolour. 20 *237 19th Century English mahogany swinging dressing mirror, with two brass candle holders. 60 *238 A 20th Century bronze Oriental decorative vase. (Height:27 ) *239 A glass decanter, with six liqueur cups. 60 *240 A late 19th Century bureau. *241 19th Century, River Scene, oil on board. *242 20th Century wall clock. 20 *243 Late 19th Century red glass epergne *244 A Grundig tape recorder. 10 *245 A 19th Century mahogany side/centre table, on cabriole legs. 300 *246 A 19th Century carved wood oak cupboard, above two drawers and two panelled doors. 180 *247 An assorted lot of 19th and 20th Century chinaware. 20

12 Page 12 *248 Two prints of MV Norasia Princess and MV Orjula. 10 *249 A late 19th Century round dining table. *250 A late 19th Century English oak pedestal desk. *251 A 19th Century English mahogany drop leaf table. *252 A 20th Century pot stand. 5 *253 Late 19th Century ebonised games table. 20 *254 Late 19th/early 20th Century three tier cake stand. (Height:89 ) *255 A 19th Century dining chair, with upholstered seat. 5 *256 Set of six prints. 5 *257 19th Century Maltese mahogany sofa, with upholstered seat and back. 180 *258 A pair of 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed armchairs. 200 *259 A set of six 19th Century Maltese mahogany upholstered chairs 280 *260 19th Century Maltese mahogany sofa, with upholstered seat and back. 180 *261 A pair of designs for a silk damask on graph paper, B. Adams. (Height:55 Width:59 ) *262 A set of four 19th Century dining chairs, and two carvers. *263 A dining table. *264 A 20th Century brass incense burner. *265 A late 20th Century hall lantern. 10 *266 A late 19th Century Oriental occasional table. 15 *267 20th Century brass collection. 15 *268 A coffee table. 10 *269 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing table, with white marble top. 200 *270 A 19th Century Maltese red deal tool box. (Height:28 Width:53 Depth:33) *271 A late 19th Century copper coal scuttle, [All proceeds will be donated to Fondazzjoni Arka]. *272 Three 19th Century brass plates. 15 *273 Late 19th Century brass bucket. 10 *274 A late 19th Century copper helmet shaped coal scuttle and shovel. *275 A late 19th/early 20th Century copper and brass barrel. 45 *276 As assorted lot of 19th Century copper utensils. 60 *277 A 19th Century brass pot. 10 *278 A set of three 19th Century English oak chairs, with upholstered seat and back. 10 *279 A 19th Century English mahogany carver, with upholstered seat. *280 19th Century Maltese mahogany sofa and two armchairs. 400 *281 A pair of 20th Century mahogany mirrors,

13 Page 13 *282 19th Century, a pair, oval River Scenes, oil on glass. *283 A 19th Century French extendable table. (Height:75 Width:134 Depth:51) 300 *284 A 19th Century tool box. 15 *285 Two drawings on paper. 20 *286 A 19th Century gilt corner. *287 A 19th Century mahogany corner. 20 *288 A Tunisian leather cushion. 5 *289 A French style upholstered armchair. 20 *290 A 20th Century oak dining table. *291 A Sharp, both sides play, disc stereo system VZ *292 Three frames, with prints from Britannica. 30 *293 A pair of 19th Century Chinese vases. (Height:79 ) 0 *294 Two Chinese Champlevé vases. *295 A pair of Oriental pot stands. 5 *296 An English style card table. *297 A late 19th Century pedestal desk. *298 19th Century Maltese mahogany centre table, (tal-biskuttin). 400 *299 A 19th Century hall chair, with leather seat. *300 A set of four 19th Century gilt frames. 150 *301 A pair of 20th Century prints. 20 *302 A 56 piece dinner set, Moulin des Loups & Hamage. 20 *303 A 20th Century coal iron iron. 5 *304 20th Century lantern. 5 *305 A 19th Century cooking pan, with metal handle. 20 *306 An assorted lot of copper utensils. *307 A porcelain figure of a Man, with a Dog and a Lamb. (Height:17 ) *308 A 20th Century chandelier. *309 A late 19th/early 20th Century chandelier. *310 A pair of late 19th Century brass lanterns. *311 A 20th Century wall clock. 60 *312 Two pearl oyster seashells 30 End of Auction