SALE BY AUCTION at No.21, 23, Old Church Street, B Kara Ref: 202 - Antiques & Fine Arts As instructed by the Heirs of the Late Miss Helen Falzon. Viewing 27 January 2016 from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM 28 January 2016 from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM 29 January 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Auction Session 1 29 January 2016 at 04:30 PM Lot 1 to Lot 222 Important notice to buyers Auction will be held at Obelisk Auctions Gallery, Villa Drusilla, Mdina Road, Attard. All goods bought must be collected either on Saturday 30th January between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm or Monday 1st February between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. Please refer to 'Conditions of Business'. Prices in the Catalogue are the AUCTION STARTING PRICES. All Obelisk Auctions Clients must register before 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 Nicholas Borg on 9944-8456 or Noel Xuereb on 9947-3531. Entries are currently being accepted for forthcoming sales by auction.
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.
Page 3 Auction Session 1 - Friday, January 29 2016 at 4:30 PM Kitchen *1 A Siemens fridge freezer. 4 *2 Lot assorted chinaware and glasses. 5 *3 Two vintage Dutch Beccon Doetinchem white enamel kerosene stoves. 10 *4 A New World gas white enamel cooker. 5 *5 A 19th Century Maltese painted dining table and chairs. 10 *6 20th Century 3kg weighing scales. 5 *7 19th Century Maltese miniature red deal painted chest of four drawers. 10 *8 A pair of 20th Century terracotta two handle vases. 5 *9 20th Century Japanese china tea set 5 *10 A 20th Century ceramic pot with lid and water jugs. 5 *11 20th Century Singer sewing machine, with its original cabinet. 20 Dining Room *12 20th Century hanging clock, with Roman numerals. 15 *13 20th Century mahogany shelf, with mirror back. 5 *14 A 20th Century tea set comprising, tea pot, milk jug, sugar basin and cups with saucers. 10 *15 A Bernina sewing machine, with its original cabinet. 10 *16 Late 20th Century green glass centre piece, with a pair of green glass flower holders. 5 *17 Late 20th Century, part of a dinner set, and assorted items. 20 *18 A late 19th Century Maltese mahogany display cabinet. 30 *19 An assortment of chinaware, part of a dinner set, including cups with saucers. 20 *20 Late 19th Century Maltese mahogany dining display cabinet, with mirror back. 20 *21 A late 19th Century Papier Mache Crucifix. 30 *22 A set of eight 20th Century dining chairs. 10 *23 A 20th Century Maltese mahogany dining table. 10 *24 A 20th Century mahogany Maltese side board. 15 *25 A 19th Century English Tantalus, with three decanters, in oak case. 20 *26 Lot assorted items on the dining table. 10
Page 4 *27 A five branch electric chandelier. 10 *28 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany three door wardrobe, with mirrors above three drawers. *29 Assorted religious items on the corner shelf. 10 *30 20th Century enamelled water jug and basin. (Height:10 ) *31 19th Century mahogany side commode, with marble top. 5 *32 Two Icons and a Crucifix. 5 *33 Biblical prints. 5 *34 Late 20th Century single bed. 5 *35 Late 20th Century single bed. 5 *36 Three gesso Biblical statuettes. 5 *37 A pair of 20th Century mahogany upholstered chairs. 5 *38 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany chest of three long drawers, two short drawers and white marble top. Office *39 Lot assorted books on top shelf. 10 *40 Lot assorted books on 2nd shelf. 10 *41 Lot assorted books on 3rd shelf. 10 *42 Lot assorted books on 4th shelf. 10 *43 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany book case, with two glazed doors. 100 *44 An assortment of EPNS items. 5 *45 Five Biblical statuettes. 5 *46 An assorted lot of EPNS inkwells. 10 *47 A 19th Century English silver inkwell. 10 *48 A 19th Century English silver inkwell. 10 *49 19th Century English silver inkwell. 10 *50 A pair of 19th Century English silver inkwells. 20 *51 A pair of 19th Century English silver inkwells. 20 *52 A 20th Century English silver flower holder. 15 *53 A pair of 19th Century English silver candle holders. 15 *54 A pair of 19th Century English silver candle holders. 20 *55 A pair of 19th Century English silver candle holders. 20 *56 A 19th Century Maltese silver ash tray. 20 *57 19th Century English silver calendar holder. 10 *58 A 19th Century English silver cigarette holder. 15 50 10 50
Page 5 *59 Three 19th Century English silver candle holders. 15 *60 A pair of 19th Century English silver candle holders. 20 *61 A 19th Century desk paraffin lamp. 20 *62 19th Century English silver cigarette case. 10 *63 Late 19th/early 20th Century letter opener. 10 *64 Late 19th/early 20th Century letter opener. 20 *65 20th Century brass Host holder. 5 *66 Three late 19th Century napkin holders. 15 *67 19th Century silver blotter. 15 *68 19th Century silver blotter. 15 *69 A 19th Century silver blotter. 25 *70 19th Century English silver ink well. 15 *71 Late 19th Century silvered ink well. 5 *72 A collection of 20th Century lead pencils, fountain pens and desk top sets. 20 *73 Late 20th Century ecclesiastical jars. 10 *74 An assortment of ecclesiastical artefacts. 20 *75 A 19th Century gilt pelmet, with curtains. 100 *76 19th Century gilt pelmet, with curtains. 100 *77 A 20th Century upholstered armchair. 5 *78 A 20th Century print of St Helen. 10 *79 A 19th Century mahogany case American clock, (tal-kampnar), with Roman numerals. *80 A pair of late 19th Century bisque figures of a Gallant and a Lady, (one damaged). *81 A collection of 20th Century desk clocks. 10 *82 A 20th Century mahogany letter holder. 10 *83 A 19th Century pedestal desk. 80 *84 20th Century display cabinet. 30 *85 20th Century desk chair, with cane seat. 5 *86 19th Century Maltese silver teaspoons. 80 *87 A 19th Century English silver toast holder. 10 *88 A 19th Century Maltese silver ladle. 20 *89 19th Century Maltese silver fork and spoon. 10 *90 Late 19th Century compass, in box. 10 *91 A pair of 20th Century marble horse head, carved book ends. 10 *92 A pair of 20th Century alabaster carved book ends. 10 *93 A 20th century inkwell. 10 30 10
Page 6 *94 A set of three Maltese mahogany chairs, with cane seat. 20 *95 A 19th Century four branch electric chandelier. 200 *96 Two 20th Century tin boxes. 5 *97 A pair of late 20th Century alabaster book ends, with books. 20 Entrance Hall *98 A 20th Century gesso statuette of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 10 *99 A late 19th Century ceramic umbrella holder. 10 *100 A pair of late 20th Century EPNS three branch candle holders. 5 *101 A late 20th Century figure of Atlas. 5 *102 A 19th Century mahogany card table. 100 *103 WWII brass cartridges. 5 *104 A pair of prints, in ornate frame. 10 *105 A pair of gesso roundels. 5 *106 A pair of late 20th Century upholstered chairs. 5 *107 Four 20th Century prints. 2 *108 A set of three electric wall lights. 5 *109 A pair of green ceramic hanging flower holders. 5 *110 A pair of 20th Century green ceramic pots. 10 *111 A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century ceramic pot stands. 40 *112 A long case clock. 5 *113 A pair of late 19th Century upholstered chairs. 10 *114 A pair of 20th Century armchairs. 20 *115 An armchair. 10 *116 A 20th Century jardinière. 10 *117 An assorted lot of umbrellas. 2 *118 A Television set. 5 *119 A late 20th Century cabinet. 5 *120 A 19th Century bed side commode, with marble top. 5 *121 A pair of 19th Century Maltese chairs. 20 *122 A 20th Century lantern. 30 Stairs. *123 An electric stairs chair lift. 100 *124 A set of four prints. 2
Page 7 *125 A Television set. 4 *126 A 20th Century side table. 5 *127 A 20th Century two handle vase. 4 *128 A pair of late 19th Century shelves. 20 *129 A pair of 20th Century two branch lustre mirrors. 5 *130 A pair of 19th Century Italian alabaster vases. 150 *131 A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century, English Country Scenes, oil on board. 50 *132 A late 19th Century mahogany hanging shelf. 10 *133 An assorted lot of china items. 5 *134 Late 19th Century alabaster holy water font. 5 *135 A 20th Century ceramic candle holder. 5 *136 A 20th Century side table. 5 *137 A pair of 19th Century mahogany chairs. 20 *138 Late 19th Century hanging oil lamp. 15 *139 A pair of late 20th Century carved wood hanging shelves. 5 *140 A pair of 19th Century Italian alabaster vases. 100 *141 Assorted items. 5 *142 A pair of 20th Century corner display cabinets. 50 *143 An assorted lot of items. 5 *144 A 20th Century armchair. 5 *145 Four gesso figures. 2 *146 A bedroom set, comprising wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table and a single bed. 10 *147 A 20th Century Crucifix. 5 *148 A late 19th Century bisque holy water font. 10 *149 A 19th Century wax baby Jesus, under a glass dome. 20 *150 Assorted coins. 5 *151 Biblical prints. 5 *152 Late 19th Century hanging cabinet. 5 *153 19th Century Crucifix, in a mahogany case. 100 *154 20th Century glass lantern. 10 *155 Religious prints. 5 *156 19th Century French mantel clock, with Roman numerals, on a gilt plinth, under a glass dome. 100
Page 8 *157 A pair of 19th Century French flower vases, with dried flowers under glass dome, on wooden plinth. 140 *158 Biblical statuettes. 10 *159 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. 100 *160 A 20th Century mantelpiece clock. 4 *161 A bedroom set. 20 *162 A 19th Century enamel pot, with lid. 20 *163 A late 19th Century occasional mahogany table. 5 *164 A 19th Century engraving. 20 *165 Late 19th Century holy water font. 5 *166 A late 19th/early 20th Century chandelier. 80 *167 19th Century four panelled wardrobe, with a fitted chest of drawers, and side mirrors. 100 *168 A single bed. 5 *169 Two late 20th Century armchairs. 5 *170 Biblical prints. 5 *171 Late 19th Century bisque holy water font, (damaged). 5 *172 19th Century china jug, with basin. 20 *173 A 19th Century opaline glass flower vase. 20 *174 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany washstand, with white marble top. 80 *175 A 19th Century mahogany bedside table, with marble top. 30 *176 A pair of 19th Century mahogany dining chairs, with cane seat. 20 *177 A 19th Century Maltese dressing table, with marble top. 80 *178 20th Century glass candle sticks. 5 *179 20th Century glass perfume bottles and a powder holder, with lid. 10 *180 A 20th Century vanity set. 10 *181 A late 19th Century ceramic pot holder. 15 *182 A six branch electric chandelier. 5 *183 A late 20th Century upholstered armchair. 5 Sala *184 18th Century, St John the Baptist Preaching by the Banks of the River Jordan, oil on canvas. 100 *185 19th Century Maltese two door panelled wardrobe, with a long bottom drawer. 80 *186 A pair of late 19th Century hanging shelves. 5 Sala *187 19th Century Maltese mahogany sitting room suite, comprising a sofa, two armchairs and a set of four chairs on cabriole legs. 800
Page 9 *188 A 19th Century gilt mirror. 300 *189 19th Century gilt mantel clock on plinth, under a glass dome, with a pair of five branch gilt candelabras on plinths, under glass dome. 500 *190 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany console table, with white marble top. 300 *191 20th Century two handle vase. 5 *192 Two Oriental carved figures of Elephants. 5 *193 A set of three late 19th/early 20th Century green ornate pelmets, with curtains. 10 *194 Four 20th Century prints, in ornate frame. 5 *195 19th Century, St Francis of Assisi, under a glass dome 240 *196 19th Century mahogany cased American clock, with Roman Numerals, (tal- Kampnar). 30 *197 A pair of 19th Century bisque figures, of a Boy and a Girl. 20 *198 A late 19th Century Italian alabaster centrepiece. 100 *199 A 19th Century Italian alabaster candle holder. 5 *200 19th Century Italian alabaster casket. 20 *201 A 19th Century paraffin lamp. 50 *202 A 19th Century Maltese chest of three large and two short drawers, veneered in olive wood and fruit wood inlay, on tapered legs. 1,000 *203 A cranberry glass epergne 400 *204 An assorted lot of EPNS candle holders and flower vases. 5 *205 Damask curtains. 50 *206 A collection of late 20th Century pocket watches. 10 *207 A late 20th Century wooden box. 2 *208 A pair of prints. 2 *209 Three prints. 2 Dining Room *210 A pair of late 19th Century Sicilian figures, in traditional costume. 300 *211 English silver frames. 10 Sala *212 An electric chandelier. 5 *213 A five branch electric chandelier. 5 Sala *214 A 19th Century Maltese mahogany centre table, (tal-biskuttin). 400
Page 10 *215 Maltese lace and damask curtains. 10 *216 Damask curtains. 10 *217 Late 20th Century Maltese lace. 10 *218 Late 20th Century Maltese lace. 40 *219 19th Century market weighing scales. 40 *220 19th Century weights. 20 *221 19th Century Maltese mahogany bookcase. 100 *222 A pair of 19th Century, bisque figures of a gallant and a lady. 60 End of Auction