ONLINE AUCTION | July. 4 12:00pm - July. 14 12:00pm

ESTATE DECORATIVE ARTS OF IMPORTANCE

Buyer's Premium: 

22% (2% discount for payments by cash or debit only - no discount for credit card or e-Transfer payments)

 Gardner Galleries are excited to offer one of the most interesting estate collections to appear in several years removed from the north London residence of a well-traveled Canadian diplomat without additions from other sources. 

A sincere effort has been made to catalogue or photograph any major flaws; however, everything must be offered "as is".  Viewing in person is strongly recommended and condition reports for any lot in this auction are available by telephone or email.  

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2301

SILVER TUREEN

Stamped .925 and unknown hallmark with allover etched decoration, twin elaborate scrolled handles, dome cover with blossom and leaf finial handle - height 10in, weight 1,719 grams (55.29 troy ounce

Current Bid: $1300
2302

ANTIQUE SCRAPBOOK

Gold-tooled blue leather 12.5 x 9in volume with contents circa 1817 to 1837 (many are dated) including letters, cards, poetry, songs, 1763 map of Africa, watercolour "Morian Women Grinding Corn", g

Current Bid: $121
2303

4 ANTIQUE LETTER SEALS

One stamped .800 fine silver, (2) unmarked continental silver and one 3.5in high with ivory handle

Current Bid: $45
2304

5 SILVER CONTAINERS

Ornate 2in diameter covered circular box with Indian silver hallmarks; small pill box stamped .800 fine; (3) others unmarked continental silver

Current Bid: $65
2305

COSTLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK

"A Zoroastrian Tapestry; Art, Religion and Culture" pub. 2002 - with dust jacket, 13.5 x 10.5in

Current Bid: $75
2306

LARGE SILVER LADLE

Struck with unknown continental silver hallmarks - length 14in, 230.0 grams

Current Bid: $180
2307

3 ANTIQUE SILVER OPEN SALTS

(3) George III footed salts hallmarked for London probably by William King comprising one 1764 and two 1765 - combined weight 122.0 grams

Current Bid: $137
2308

ANTIQUE TEA CADDY

Large casket shaped mahogany tea caddy with side ring handles and mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, interior with center mixing glass flanked by hinged compartments - receipt dated 2000 for $1,30

Current Bid: $222
2309

ANTIQUE PORTRAIT MINIATURE

Oval on ivory of a lady signed verso "Wil. Wood of Cork Street, London" together with a later presentation inscription - William Wood, British, 1768-1809 housed in a 4 x 3.25in brass frame

Current Bid: $110
2310

ANTIQUE PORTRAIT MINIATURE

Titled verso "Duchesse d' Etampes" on 2.25in diameter circular panel signed indistinctly by the artist housed in black ebonized frame

Current Bid: $27
2311

3 PORTRAIT MINIATURES

(3) oval portrait miniatures on ivory of regal ladies housed in matching 5.25 x 4.75in mahogany frames - two are signed A. Frank and other indistinctly

Current Bid: $71
2312

TWO MINIATURE PAINTINGS

"Mother and Child", one rectangular 2.5 x 2in signed by artist; other unsigned oval 3.25 x 2.5in - black ebonized frames

Current Bid: $36
2313

4 MINIATURE PORTRAIT PAINTINGS

Circular portraits of ladies (two crowned) on ivory housed in wood frames - two are signed S. Gray, largest panel is 2.5in diameter

Current Bid: $98
2314

4 MINIATURE PAINTINGS

Pair on ivory in ormolu 3.5 x 2.5in frames; early portrait of a lady 1.5in diameter in convex wood frame; portrait of a gentleman in poor condition and partial frame

Current Bid: $61
2315

SET FRENCH COMIC SERIES ALBUMS

(6) bound volumes of "Les Aventures D'Asterix" - (3) 1975 and (1) each 1978, 1979, 1986

Current Bid: $73
2316

SILVER & GOLD CASE

Vintage cigarette case, the silver hallmarked .925 and gold portion without visible marks (acid test was positive for gold) - 3.25 x 2.5in, 115.8 grams

Current Bid: $170
2317

BELGIAN CRYSTAL PRESENTATION VASE

Val St. Lambert Jupiter "Dans de Flore" vase with fine gold decoration - height 15.25in, signed underneath foot

Starting Bid: $10
2318

EARLY GRAPHITE DRAWING

"Newstead Abbey" 2.5 x 3.75in panel on elaborately embossed matting with eagle, classical figures, florals and scrolls hand titled in lower cartouche and signed indistinctly "Bessie

Current Bid: $31
2319

PRESENTATION ARTISAN GLASS VASE

One-of-a-kind vitrail glass with gold 10.25in high "The Blue Spirit" vase by Macedonian/Canadian artist Darinka Danevska found in red leather velvet-lined box with note "With Compliments from HE Br

Current Bid: $38
2320

AMBER CRYSTAL VASE

Paneled body with wide gold band of warriors in the style of Moser - height 9.25in, small bruise mark near lip

Current Bid: $10
2321

MASSIVE CRYSTAL VASE

Diamond pattern with small bruise mark near base - height 11.5in, weight exceeds 21 pounds

Current Bid: $15
2322

ART CRYSTAL TABLE LAMP

Signed Val St. Lambert, height to base of socket 7.5in

Current Bid: $35
2323

2 CRYSTAL CENTER BOWLS

Clear with blue overlay, one signed Val St. Lambert - diameter approximately 9in, interiors show some wear

Current Bid: $10
2324

PAIR VICTORIAN GLASS VASES

Cranberry with frosted panels enriched with painted gold - 11.25in high

Current Bid: $15
2325

CRYSTAL BOX

Vintage rectangular crystal glove or vanity box with silverplated fittings - length 10.5in

Current Bid: $50
2326

MOSER CRYSTAL PAPERWEIGHT

Etched with a bird of prey - length 4in, height 3in in original Moser box with booklet

Current Bid: $10
2327

BRONZE AFTER REMINGTON

Bronze re-cast of Frederick Remington's "The Mountain Man", surface shows oxidation - height including green marble base 26.25in

Current Bid: $30
2328

BRONZE SCULPTURE

Young lad straddling a fence by a goose in the style of Jim Davidson, American born 1962 - height including marble base 10in

Current Bid: $15
2329

ANTIQUE SPELTER FIGURE

Girl carrying a pail dated from circa 1880, wood base has finish wear and small surface break on back - 13.25in high

Current Bid: $10
2330

ART NOUVEAU VASE

Bronzed metal circa 1900 of a putti by tree trunk supporting a cylindrical glass vase - 13in high

Current Bid: $25
2331

FIGURAL TABLE LAMP

Modern cast metal lamp of a young girl blowing bubbles with vine-shaped support having glass shade with beaded fringe - 18.75in high

Current Bid: $15
2332

CATALAN LANGUAGE ART FOLIO

"Vestits Tipics D' Espana (Typical Dresses of Spain)" subtitled "Catalunya A Balears I Valencia" published 1935 with (50) colour prints - 14.75 x 11.5in, spine has wear

Current Bid: $10
2333

DANTE

"Dante's Purgatorio Paradiso" illustrated by Gustave Dove published by Cassel, London and N.Y. circa 1868 - 15.5 x 12.5in, binding worn

Current Bid: $132
2334

PICTURESQUE CANADA

Published by James Clark, Toronto, 1882, two volumes re-bound as one, 880 pages - 12 x 10in

Current Bid: $25
2335

ANTIQUE JAPANESE DISH

Circular porcelain dish or shallow bowl in imari design - diameter 11.75in together with a gilt metal footed stand with scrolled portrait handles

Current Bid: $15
2336

JAPANESE COVERED URN

Imari porcelain - overall height including cover 11.5in, inside of cover has a few small rim chips at base

Current Bid: $10
2337

ANTIQUE COPPER BOILER

Large oval copper boiler with extremely rare twin hot water compartments each retaining the original screw-on pressure relief caps, twin iron handles affixed with rivets, tin-lined interior and wit

Current Bid: $10
2338

TWO LARGE EARLY SAUCEPANS

Early 19th century copper with iron handles affixed with copper rivets, each stamped "HOG" on side - diameters (excluding handles) 10.5 and 11.75in, combined weight 27.2 pounds

Current Bid: $10
2339

SET 5 COPPER SAUCEPANS

Set of (5) graduated early 19th century copper saucepans each with iron handle affixed with rivets, largest is 9.25in diameter - some with touchmarks including "18", "16", "

Current Bid: $30
2340

4 EARLY COPPER CIRCULAR PANS

(4) early 19th century copper pans with iron and brass handles, one stamped "TA" - largest is 12.25in diameter

Current Bid: $30
2341

FRENCH COPPER CIRCULAR PAN

Tin lined with riveted copper handles signed Blaser et Cie, Rue Montmartre, Paris - diameter excluding handles 12.25in, weight 12.6 pounds

Current Bid: $35
2342

ANTIQUE GONG

Bronzed metal elephant bell prayer gong, probably Burmese - height 13.75in

Current Bid: $50
2343

EARLY GRAIN MEASURE POT

Wood and metal having brass mounts affixed with nails - diameter 7in

Starting Bid: $10
2344

STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE

Struck with Birmingham hallmarks, approximately 4.5 x 3.25in - 159.2 grams

Current Bid: $160
2345

CONTINENTAL SILVER BOX

Antique silver oval snuff box with hallmarks including .800 fine, the hinged lid with relief panel of putti - length 3in, 72.3 grams

Current Bid: $55
2346

SILVER CIGARETTE BOX

Vintage Mexican heavy sterling silver 5.25 x 3.75in rectangular box stamped .925 and maker "M.A.P." - gross weight (including cedar-lined interior) 400 grams

Current Bid: $176
2347

SILVER PORTRAIT FRAME

Circular frame with easel back stamped .800 originally purchased in Florence, Italy - accommodates a 4in diameter image

Current Bid: $25
2348

CASED SET FISH SERVERS

Highly ornate antique hallmarked continental silver-handled 11.75in long fish slice and fork in fitted case

Current Bid: $20
2349

TWO SETS SERVERS

Each with a large spoon and fork, one set with mother-of-pearl tines and bowl (one tine with an early riveted repair) and other set with continental silver handles

Current Bid: $15
2350

EARLY 19TH CENTURY TANTALUS

Set of (4) matching 8.5in high Anglo-Irish crystal decanters with stoppers in silverplated frame and with original leather-clad pine wedding presentation box - minor chip and rough edges on two dec

Current Bid: $30
2351

COCONUT SHELL BOX

On silverplated base - 6.5in high

Current Bid: $50
2352

ANTIQUE MARBLE CLOCK

19th century mantle clock signed on face "I.

Current Bid: $20
2353

FRENCH SCHOOL MANTLE CLOCK

Rococo ormolu with a robed lady by a putti holding a mirror, by her right arm an oval Sevres style porcelain plaque - length 19.5in, pendulum, no key

Current Bid: $31
2354

ISRAELI ART GLASS VASE

Herzelia glass with silver - height 11.5in

Current Bid: $15
2355

ISRAELI ART GLASS

(4) pieces blue art glass with applied silver - 5.5in high vase, squat vase, (2) ewers

Current Bid: $40
2356

7 EXAMPLES OF ISRAELI ART GLASS

All with silver mounts, the (2) tallest have neck damage and (2) have stoppers - tallest 8.25in

Current Bid: $40
2357

SILVER SCULPTURE

Israeli school of two song birds stamped .925 - height 4in

Current Bid: $71
2358

3 SILVER CABINET SCULPTURES

Each stamped .925 and on stone bases - tallest 4in

Current Bid: $49
2359

CHINESE GOURD ART

(12) Chinese Lanzhou gourds each different with calligraphy, figures, dragon, animals, etc.

Current Bid: $10
2360

VERY EARLY WOOD BOX

Merchant's box with metal fittings made with hand-cut nails, end panels with carved decoration - length 9in, height 7in

Current Bid: $50
2361

3 ANTIQUE MILLINERY PRESSES

(3) large wood-handled presses with brass bases - length approximately 9in

Current Bid: $25
2362

ANTIQUE MILLINERY PRESSES

(4) presses with brass bases, (1) without base and (2) extra bases - longest 8in

Current Bid: $20
2363

FRAMED SILVER PRESENTATION PLATE

"Cyprus Aeterna (Cyprus House of Representatives logo)" stamped .830 fine housed in 9.75in square display frame found in box with card from a president of the House

Current Bid: $55
2364

CONTINENTAL SILVER BOX

Fine quality rectangular box stamped underneath .800 fine silver measuring 7.25in long and 5in wide, weight 640 grams including cedar-lined interior

Current Bid: $160
2365

LARGE WATERFORD CRYSTAL VASE

"Classic Collection" appearing unused with original retail tag, foil label, wood display stand in box - vase height 13in

Current Bid: $35
2366

2 ANTIQUE MILITARY CAPS

(2) kepis, one French Legion and other Austria-Hungary

Current Bid: $27
2367

2 ANTIQUE MILITARY HELMETS

One black with no markings or liner; other a Belgium Mk. II Clone with interior leather liner

Current Bid: $15
2368

SOVIET ERA MILITARY CAP

U.S.S.R. air force officer's visor cap - size 55

Current Bid: $10
2369

METAL HELMET

Replica of an ancient Chinese helmet

Current Bid: $15
2370

AMBER IN BOX

Intriguing tooled leather igloo-shaped box found with a large Baltic amber chunk approximately 64mm wide

Current Bid: $98
2371

3 ALABASTER BALLS

(3) polished solid alabaster balls, largest two are approximately 19in circumference 

Current Bid: $55
2372

8 STONE BALLS

Including rose quartz, tiger eye and picture jasper - largest is approximately 14in circumference  

Current Bid: $40
2373

9 CARPET BALLS

(9) assorted, some wear and minor glaze imperfections

Current Bid: $85
2374

VICTORIAN TEA CADDY

Casket-shaped rosewood with two interior covered compartments - length 8.75in, height 6in

Current Bid: $25
2375

GEORGIAN TEA CADDY

Burl walnut crossbanded with rosewood and satinwood inlay on lid, interior with single compartment, some veneer imperfections - height and width 4.5in

Current Bid: $25
2376

6 GENTLEMENS' LEATHER BOXES

Oval collar box 7.75in wide with the lid having a covered stud receptacle and with collars inside (retaining strap missing); (3) assorted collar boxes; (2) jewel boxes

Current Bid: $32
2377

8 BOXES

Wooden box with hand-painted folk art lid 9.75in long; Western Australian "Lace She Oak" box; Japanese lacquer housing playing cards; marquetry inlaid with mother-of-pearl; (5) others inc

Current Bid: $40
2378

24 PILL & TRINKET BOXES

(24) assorted including mother-of-pearl, Limoges, Battersea, Sevres, Russian lacquer, Aynsely, Rosenthal, etc.

Current Bid: $40
2379

3 WOOD BOXES

Longest burl with metal mounts 11in long

Current Bid: $30
2380

TWO ETHNIC NECKLACES

(2) trade bead and bell necklaces, one with leather pendant each housed in matching 13.5 x 7.5in custom shadowbox frames

Current Bid: $20
2381

AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK

Carved Gabon mask - height 11in

Current Bid: $10
2382

CARVED WOOD TRIBAL MASK

Doma ancestral mask, Mali - height 18.25in

Current Bid: $10
2383

WEST AFRICAN WOOD MASK

Ashanti mask with beads, cowrie shells and metal - height 13.25in

Current Bid: $10
2384

PAIR SIGNED CRYSTAL CANDLESTICKS

Pair Val St. Lambert 9.5in high candlesticks in unused condition with boxes

Current Bid: $10
2385

2 PAPERWEIGHTS

Smaller signed by the artist and also etched underneath "Bruce Power", larger deep blue "bubble" 6in high suitable for use as a door stop

Current Bid: $27
2386

BACCARAT CRYSTAL

Decanter with stopper together with a set of (12) crystal 4.5in diameter bowls - each piece signed Baccarat

Current Bid: $20
2387

DECANTER & STEMMED GLASSES

Clear and amber vintage crystal decanter 10.5in high together with set (8) cordials with colour overlay on bowls - decanter stopper has a rough spot

Current Bid: $10
2388

SILHOUETTE COLLECTION

Portrait in an 8 x 7in antique figured maple frame and (9) others including Martha and George Washington

Current Bid: $71
2389

7 MAGNIFYING GLASSES

Large example with silverplated handle (10in long), Murano style and (5) with mother-of-pearl handles (one handle with crack on one side)

Current Bid: $50
2390

T. G. GREEN CORNISHWARE KITCHEN

Six-piece canister set all signed with printed green mark together with (12) additional pieces signed with various marks including large 10.75in diameter covered casserole, nest of (3) bowls, custa

Current Bid: $245
2391

FURNITURE ONLAYS & APPLIQUES

(23) assorted ormolu and metal mounts including fancy handles - longest is 12in

Current Bid: $32
2392

15 LEATHER-BOUND BOOKS

(15) classics by The Franklin Library including The Caine Mutiny, Arrowsmith, The Confessions of Nate Turner, Don Quixote, Years of Grace, The Yearling, Tales of the South Pacific, Alice Adams, etc

Current Bid: $47
2393

3 MASSIVE ART VOLUMES

"Paintings in the Louvre" 686 pages; "Great Paintings" 648 pages; "30,000 Years of Art" 1,064 pages

Current Bid: $25
2394

TWO-VOLUME FRENCH LANGUAGE SET

"Histoire Illustree de la Litterature Francaise" published Paris, 1923 - 12.75 x 9.5in, spines have some wear

Current Bid: $52
2395

ANTIQUE WALL CLOCK

Circular case is 14.5in, one one side a lever to start/stop the pendulum - with key and pendulum

Current Bid: $111
2396

DESK ACCESSORIES

(2) crystal inkwells one with sterling silver collar and lid; antique leather-wrapped travel inkwell; fancy brass stamp box; mother-of-pearl letter opener (handle loose); two Val St.

Current Bid: $15
2397

ANTIQUE INDIAN WOOD BOX

Early Rajasthani spice or salt box with metal fittings - length 17in, height 8.25in, depth 11.5in

Current Bid: $46
2398

SET VINTAGE COCKTAIL MUDDLERS

Set of (12) 5in long Bakelite "Star" cocktail muddlers with original wood stand

Current Bid: $10
2399

SMOKER'S ACCESSORIES

Ebony and meerschaum cigarette holder in case; (2) ivory/bone holders one with silver tip; ivory and Bakelite holder in 6.75in long leather case with label from Litsica Marx, London; amber colour B

Current Bid: $21
2400

APOTHECARY BOTTLES, ETC.

Assorted antique glass apothecary bottles, stoneware "Bone-Marrow" jars, antique bronze mortar and pestle, (2) modern mortar and pestles in granite and wood

Current Bid: $49
2401

SHELF CLOCK

1970's era Schmid clock with shelf, (2) keys and (2) pendulums - clock height 15.5in, top finial loose

Current Bid: $35
2402

SMALL TUREEN & PAIR SUCRIERS

Small covered semi-porcelain tureen in "Flora" pattern circa 1850 (small lip chip hidden by cover) together with pair 5.75in diameter Booth's "Netherlands" covered twin-han

Current Bid: $10
2403

CURIOS

Miniature (2in) hair brush; mother-of-pearl aide memoir; art deco compact; mother-of-pearl inlaid tin box; miniature fancy brass portrait frame; U.S.

Current Bid: $35
2404

4 HOLY LAND ENGRAVINGS

(2) "Jerusalem" with Latin inscriptions dating from the 18th century in matching 10 x 15.75in frames; "Palestine" also in Latin with label verso from a Tel-Aviv dealer "Que

Current Bid: $10
2405

LARGE ANTIQUE COPPER CAULDRON

Probably French with twin handles and on one side a brass lip (one end broken off) together with (2) copper dippers - diameter 17.75in

Current Bid: $21
2406

ANTIQUE COPPER COOKWARE

Large oval single-handled oven pan 21.5in long; (3) circular pans with one having dimpled base

Current Bid: $15
2407

4 COPPER SAUCEPANS

Largest is 12in diameter with numerous "star" touchmarks hand-hammered with iron handle

Current Bid: $10
2408

TIFFANY COFFEE POT & CANDLEHOLDERS

"Tiffany Holiday" 9.5in high coffee pot and pair matching candleholders found unused stored in a Tiffany blue box

Current Bid: $71
2409

CHINESE RICE BOX

Early primitive wood rice grain box with handle - 9.5in high

Current Bid: $15
2410

EPHEMERA, STAMPS

Quantity mint postage stamps mostly Cuba; antique leather bound Swiss souvenir picture album; collection of early 1900s greeting/post cards

Current Bid: $31
2411

FISH FOSSIL

Two-piece stone fossil - length approximately 10.25in

Current Bid: $95
2412

OIL ON WOOD PANEL

Titled verso "Montreux Canton De Vaud (Switzerland)", no signature evident - 9 x 12.5in

Current Bid: $25
2413

SILVER INCLUDING UTENSILS

Antique straining spoon 7in long stamped .800 fine; English sugar tongs with Georgian era sterling silver hallmarks and brightwork engraving; sterling serving fork; sterling-handled button hook; (3

Current Bid: $50
2414

CASED FOUR-PIECE SERVING SET

Handles hallmarked including a five-pointed star which usually indicates .915 fine silver - carving knife is 12.75in long

Current Bid: $20
2415

PAIR ANTIQUE URNS

Hand-painted circa 1840, probably Paris Porcelain showing overall gold loss - 10.75in high

Current Bid: $20
2416

CRYSTAL DECANTERS

Vintage diamond-cut rectangular decanter; floral decorated jug; (2) antique - tallest 12.75in

Current Bid: $25
2417

TABLE APPOINTMENTS

Cased set of (17) cutlery rests; (3) asparagus tongs with one signed Brevete (France); antique crumb scoop; King's Pattern ladle; Brevete leg of lamb holder; trident cocktail fork; (4) trowel-

Current Bid: $27
2418

INDIGENOUS ART

Haida school on wood base (possibly a bookend) signed on back "Art Harry, Squamish, B.C." 12in high; wooden model of two figures portaging a canoe; birchbark canoe model

Current Bid: $35
2419

BELGIUM PORCELAIN CONDIMENT SET

7-piece set, some minor gold loss on trim - tallest 9.75in

Current Bid: $10
2420

4 SILVERPLATED SCULPTURES

(2) pheasants and (2) fighting roosters - tallest 11in

Current Bid: $15