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Auction

1 Thursday 27 September 2018 4:30 pm 1 337Session at Lot to Lot

SALE BY AUCTIONat

Ref: 250 - Antiques and Home Furnishings

Triq Gakkinu Trigance, Luqa.

(follow signs from LIDL)

Viewing

Tuesday 25 September 2018 10:00 am 6:00 pmfrom to

Wednesday 26 September 2018 10:00 am 6:00 pmfrom to

Thursday 27 September 2018 10:00 am 12:00 pmfrom to

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 Friday 28th September between 9am and 4pm.

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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.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.


Auction Session 1 - Thursday, September 27 2018 at 4:30 pm

Luqa warehouse

*1 A Sicilian maiolica hanging plate by N Cascio Scicca. €5

*2 Vue de Malte, print. €20

*3 A pair, 19th Century English, House by the River, oil on canvas, in gilt frame,

signed.

(Height:70 Width:96 )

€300

*4 A set of nine carved wood Putti. €10

*5 Four late 19th Century wooden boxes. €5

*6 20th Century, Still Life, oil on board, signed Rossi. €80

*7 Two oil paintings and two watercolours. €50

*8 A set of six brass weights. €5

*9 Four red and blue glass perfume bottles. €2

*10 A set of six oval brass frames. €5

*11 A collection of 20th Century post cards. €5

*12 Two embossed silvered ex-Voto items. €2

*13 An Oriental carved letter opener. €5

*14 Two sets of seven, and a set of six prismatic drops, (three sets). €10

*15 20th Century dressing/vanity set. €5

*16 20th Century cigarette holders. €5

*17 A pair of small glass domes, with a bouquet of flowers. €2

*18 Two late 19th Century Spanish devotional hanging holders. €5

*19 A late 20th Century ceramic plaque of Our Lady and Baby Jesus, and a plaque of

Jesus.€2

*20 19th Century brown lustre bowl. €5

*21 20th Century, Mr Turnip by Pelham Puppets Ltd, complete with its original box. €10

*22 A set of twelve, a set of ten and a set of eight prismatic drops, (three sets). €10

*23 A pair of 19th Century glazed display cabinets. €80

*24 An Oriental carved soap stone ornament. €20

*25 A pair of Oriental vases. €200

*26 20th Century two handle large vase, with lid. €5


*28 19th Century, River Scene, in ornate gilt frame. €50

*29 19th Century Maltese mahogany display cabinet, (with base and top missing). €20

*30 19th Century perfume bottles. €5

*31 A collection of British coins. €15

*32 Two embossed silvered ex-Voto items. €5


*33 19th Century ink-well. €10

*34 An assorted lot of brass and copper items. €5

*35 A red glass globe of a paraffin lamp, with hand painted flower decoration. €10

*36 Three small brass weighing scales. €5

*37 Late 20th Century Ladies fan enclosed in a gilt frame. €5

*38 Late 19th/early 20th Century mother-of-pearl icon. €10

*39 19th Century Sicilian terracotta flower vase. €10

*40 19th Century green glazed earthenware two handle vase, (damaged). €5

*41 A silver plated engraved tray. €30

*42 A pair of late 19th Century gilt display cabinets, on cabriole legs. €10

*43 19th Century Maltese mahogany two door display cabinet, on cabriole legs. €20

*44 An assorted lot of silver plated items. €5

*45 An assorted lot of glassware. €5

*46 19th Century hanging plate. €5

*47 An assorted lot of Egyptian plates. €2


*49 20th Century oleograph, in gilt frame. €5

*50 Ken Hammond, Fishing Boats in Boston, oil on canvas. €150

*51 20th Century wall hanging lantern. €10

*52 A Sicilian maiolica holy water font. €5

*53 Late 19th Century silvered oil lamp. €20

*54 An Oriental china vase. €50

*55 19th Century brass paraffin lamp. €10

*56 Late 19th Century Maltese tool box. €5

*57 A 19th Century mahogany dressing table. €10




*61 A late 19th Century two door panel wardrobe, with mirrors, on bun feet. €100

*62 20th Century ceramic side table, with Putti and a mirror. €40

*63 20th Century, a Landscape, oil on canvas.

(Height:62 Width:85 )€150

*64 Late 19th Century carved wood gilt mirror. €200

*65 A map of the Maltese Islands, print. €5

*66 A 19th Century brass hot water pot. €15

*67 An assorted lot of 19th Century copper kitchen utensils. €50


*68 19th Century Maltese mahogany dressing table, with white marble top. €90

*69 Late 19th/early 20th Century Maltese tool box. €5

*70 Late 19th Century tool box. €10

*71 19th Century Maltese mahogany display cabinet. €50

*72 A red glass globe of a paraffin lamp. €5

*73 20th Century, a Family Outing, gesso (damaged). €5

*74 A 19th Century small centre piece, with hand painted flower decorations. €10

*75 A 20th Century glass centre piece. €5

*76 An assorted lot of china, glassware, silver plated and four mahogany finials. €5

*77 A 19th Century bisque figure of a young Potter, (slightly damaged). €5

*78 A 19th Century bisque figure of a Girl. (Height:28 ) €5

*79 A set of six late 19th Century candle holders, with hand painted flower

decorations.€10

*80 A set of eight brass weighing scales. €5

*81 A pair of brass door knockers. €10

*82 20th Century flower vase. €5

*83 A set of four blue and white china plates. €5

*84 19th Century, Cathedral Ruins, oil on canvas, in ornate gilt frame. €200

*85 A 19th Century miniature of a Putto, oil on board, in gilt frame.


*86 A late 19th Century copper pot. €5

*87 A set of four small red glass shades, with painted decorations. €5

*88 A pair of late 19th Century silver plated candle holders €5

*89 Six late 19th Century cups, with saucers. €10

*90 20th Century English oak bureau. €40

*91 Late 19th Century, River by the Mountains Scene, in ornate frame. €50

*92 19th Century, The Holy Family, oil on satin. €400

*93 An oval gilt mirror. €5

*94 A Singer sewing machine, with cabinet. €10

*95 19th Century, a pair, River Scenes, oil on panel.


*96 A flintlock reproduction pistol. €5

*97 A pair of Oriental two handle vases. €180

*98 A pair of 19th Century alabaster flower vases, (damaged). €15

*99 Late 19th Century, a Farm Interior, oil, in ornate gilt frame. €30

*100 19th Century ebonised display cabinet, with brass mounts.

(Height:110 Width:94 Depth:49)€200

*101 An assorted lot of chinaware. €5


*102 A pair of glass flower holders. €5

*103 A pair of Oriental two handle vases. €220

*104 19th Century Maltese mahogany jardiniere. €10

*105 Late 19th Century Maltese mahogany four tier corner unit. €5

*106 An assorted lot of brass/copper items. €10

*107 A 19th Century brass holy water font. (Height:17 ) €30

*108 20th Century, Still Life with Fruit, oil on canvas, in ornate frame.


*109 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, oil on board. €50

*110 19th Century, A Forest Scene, in ornate frame. €30

*111 19th Century wax Baby Jesus, in a mahogany case. €600


*113 A 19th Century opaline glass flower vase, with gold lining. €10

*114 Two late 19th Century cast iron clothes irons. €10

*115 Five wooden items, (ta' l-Arkett). €2

*116 A Chinese Abacus, in presentation box. €60

*117 A coffee table. €2

*118 A 19th Century mahogany table, with white marble top. €15

*119 An Oriental occasional table. €5

*120 A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century rural scenes. €20

*121 Late 19th Century Maltese pine green painted hanging cabinet. €5

*122 19th Century English decanter oak holder. €5

*123 19th Century chest of drawers. €50

*124 Late 19th Century round hanging cabinet. €20

*125 Late 19th Century, River Scene, oil on canvas. €80

*126 A pair of wall hanging shelves. €2

*127 A flintlock reproduction pistol. €5

*128 19th Century English one door glazed display cabinet. €10

*129 19th Century mahogany davenport. €50

*130 Four 19th Century brass and metal beds. €20

*131 .….….….…..

*132 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Country House, oil on canvas. (Height:57

Width:73 )€50

*133 Late 19th/early 20th Century, a House by the River, in 19th Century ornate

frame.

(Height:67 Width:93 )

€50



*135 19th Century, Boats in Rough Seas, in ornate frame.


*136 19th Century large papier-mache Crucifix. €1,300

*137 A Vedette hanging clock. €5

*138 20th Century, Still Life with Fruit, oil, in ornate frame. €20

*139 Late 19th/early 20th Century bench. €80

*140 20th Century Maltese, Still Life with Fruit, oil on canvas.



*142 Bridge Scene, oil on canvas, by Liu Yu Saan. €20

*143 A Print, Bernard Buffat. €50


*145 Late 19th Century, Lake Scene, in ornate frame. €20

*146 19th Century tool box. €5

*147 19th Century Maltese coffer. €10

*148 19th Century pine table. €5

*149 A set of four blue and white plates. €5

*150 A set of six china plates. €5

*151 19th Century brass bed. €50

*152 19th Century, a pair, oval River Scenes, oil on glass. €5

*153 A late 18th/early 19th Century, The Penitent Magdalene, oil on canvas. €100

*154 A mahogany side table. €10

*155 A three door display cabinet, above two panelled doors and two drawers. €50

*156 19th Century, 'Villiers de l'Isle Adam', print. €35

*157 A 19th Century opaline glass vase. (Height:17 ) €40

*158 A bedside clock, with silver mount. €35

*159 A soup tureen with lid, by Mouzin Le Cat & Co. €50

*160 Two Oriental chinaware ornaments. €40

*161 Late 19th Century assorted brass items. €10

*162 A 19th Century white china water jug.

(Height:13 )€30

*163 A set of four 20th Century cups, with saucers. €5

*164 19th Century, Portrait of a Lady with Roses, oil on canvas. (Height:71 Width:59 ) €50

*165 A 19th Century papier-mache Crucifix. €250

*166 A pair of late 19th Century alpaca figures. €5

*167 20th Century English bureau. €30

*168 Sharp, both sides play, disc stereo system VZ-2500. €50


*169 Late 19th Century, Castle by the Lake. €30

*170 Fishing at Ghar Lapsi, signed Spiteri. €40

*171 20th Century, a Village Scene, oil. €40

*172 A Singer sewing machine. €30

*173 Late 19th/early 20th Century, Rural Landscape, oil on canvas. (Height:50

Width:65 )€100

*174 A pair of Sicilian mirrors. €5

*175 20th Century burner. €2

*176 A porcelain mantel clock. €5

*177 20th Century English bureau. €180

*178 19th Century, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas.


*179 A pair of silver plated five branch candelabras. €10

*180 Four (925) silver embossed decorations, in frame. €60

*181 19th Century, River by the Mountains, oil on canvas, in gilt frame.


*182 A late 19th/early 20th Century Oriental floor vase. (Height:46 ) €80

*183 A late 19th/early 20th Century copper and brass barrel. €45

*184 A 19th Century niche, with a bisque figure of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.


*185 19th Century English mahogany carving table. €20

*186 A Phonola Radio. €10

*187 A late 19th Century hanging cabinet. €20

*188 A set of six glass globes, in the form of a flame. €10

*189 Two red glass globes of a paraffin lamp. €5

*190 Two glass funnels. €5

*191 Twelve china cups, with saucers. €20

*192 A 20th Century Oriental tea set. €30

*193 A pair of 19th Century French two handle flower vases. €10

*194 A 19th Century French flower vase. €10

*195 A pair of French small two handle flower vases, (damaged). €5

*196 A set of four glass globes, in the form of a flame. €5

*197 A willow pattern bowl and a ceramic two handle dish, (dish damaged). €15

*198 Four glass funnels. €5

*199 20th Century enamel cooking pots. €5

*200 Four 20th Century coffee grinders. €5



*202 A set of eight silver plated candle holders and a pair of silver plated candle

holders.€5

*203 19th Century Maltese pine display cabinet, above a chest of three drawers. €60

*204 19th Century, Mountain Scene, oil on canvas, in ornate gilt frame. €50

*205 19th Century, Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas. (Height:48 Width:40 ) €200

*206 An opaline glass globe of a paraffin lamp. €5

*207 Two opaline glass globes of a paraffin lamp. €5

*208 Six small three branch candle holders. €2

*209 Six brass bells. €2

*210 Late 19th Century glass lava dita. €20

*211 A 20th Century silver plated tea and coffee set. €10

*212 A late 19th Century jewellery box. €5

*213 A set of six EPNS spoons, in presentation case. €2

*214 An assorted lot of china and glass ware. €5

*215 Three late 20th Century carved wood ducks. €5

*216 A pair of earthenware finials. €5

*217 19th Century Maltese mahogany two door display cabinet, above two short and

one long drawer.€50

*218 A hanging cabinet. €20

*219 19th Century English two door display cabinet, above a two door cabinet. €950

*220 A late 19th Century ceramic dinner set. €30

*221 19th Century Maltese two door panelled cabinet, on bun feet. €100

*222 A hanging cabinet. €40

*223 A large 19th Century mahogany display cabinet. €120

*224 A set of five 19th Century prints. €20

*225 Walter Dennis Delderfield, Hauling out Timber, oil on canvas.


*226 Walter Dennis Delderfield, The Little Gentleman, oil on board.


*227 19th Century terracotta figure of a Lady. €40

*228 A pair of 19th Century prints. €10

*229 Zarb [?], Portrait of a Woman, oil on board, signed top right.


*230 19th Century, River Scene, oil on board. €10

*231 Joseph Galea (1904-1985), Fort St Angelo Vittoriosa, watercolour, signed and

dated 1967. €130

*232 19th Century brass hanging two handle pan. €10

*233 A collection of 19th Century old keys. €10

*234 A carved wood gilt shelf. €60


*235 Three WWII brass cartridges and fireplace tools. €10

*236 A pair of 20th Century pot stands. €5

*237 19th Century Maltese lime tone carved statuette of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. €300

*238 An English style walnut pedestal desk. €80

*239 17th Century, St Liborio, oil on canvas. (Height:121 Width:92 ) €1,000

*240 Late 19th Century hanging clock, with Roman Numerals. €15

*241 Late 19th Century hanging clock, with Roman Numerals. €20

*242 A 19th Century cooking pan, with metal handle. €20

*243 A bronze figure of a Woman holding a torch, on a mahogany stand. €5

*244 Late 19th Century letter holder. €10

*245 Late 19th/early 20th Century side table. €20

*246 19th Century leather upholstered oak framed chair. €10

*247 A 20th Century sitting room suite comprising, a sofa, two armchairs and four

chairs.€20

*248 A set of three late 19th Century English upholstered chairs. €30

*249 A Still Life, oil on canvas. €5

*250 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed upholstered sofa, with grotesque masks. €200

*251 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed upholstered armchair, with grotesque

masks.€140

*252 A set of six 19th Century Maltese mahogany framed upholstered salon chairs. €200

*253 19th Century, a Landscape of Surrey, oil on canvas, in ornate frame.


*254 Late 19th Century upholstered chair. €75

*255 A pair of 20th Century upholstered chairs. €20

*256 A pair of 19th Century English mahogany chairs. €20

*257 A pair of late 19th Century Windsor chairs. €20

*258 A pair of 20th Century Windsor chairs. €10

*259 A 19th Century hall chair, with leather seat and brass studs. €50

*260 A pair of 19th Century oak hall chairs. €20

*261 A pair of 19th Century mahogany English hall chairs. €80

*262 20th Century English oak refectory table. €50

*263 A 20th Century hanging cabinet. €20

*264 Four prints. €5

*265 Set of four marine related prints. €30

*266 Early 19th Century, Golgotha Scene, oil on canvas.


*267 A pair of late 19th Century carved wood gilt upholstered chair. €50

*268 A late 19th Century print. €10


*269 19th Century mahogany pedestal desk. €50

*270 A cast iron table base. €5

*271 19th Century English card table. €80

*272 An Oriental occasional table. €10

*273 20th Century mahogany pot stand. €5

*274 20th Century rocking chair. €5

*275 19th Century, a pair, Sea Views, in ornate frame. €50

*276 19th Century English upholstered bench. €50

*277 A 19th Century Maltese red deal tool box.

(Height:28 Width:53 Depth:33)€20

*278 19th Century Sorrento table. €200

*279 19th Century English mahogany card table. €80



*282 19th Century English mahogany round table. €30

*283 20th Century longcase clock. €30

*284 An English style four tier whatnot. €5

*285 A late 20th Century gramophone. €30

*286 Late 19th Century brass incense burner. €40

*287 19th Century English oak drop leaf table. (to verify owner). €20

*288 20th Century English stool. €5

*289 19th Century marble merise. €20

*290 A two handle earthenware jar, on stand. €30

*291 19th Century English mahogany table, with drawer, on turned legs. €10

*292 A French style small easel. €10

*293 A pair of late 19th Century black painted occasional tables. €10

*294 Three issues of 'The War Illustrated', with reference to the Maltese Islands, in

very good condition.€20

*295 20th Century, Relaxing by the Fireplace, a carved wood panel, inscribed H.


*296 19th Century English letter holder. €20

*297 19th Century English oak drop leaf table. €10

*298 19th Century stained red deal Prie Dieu. €10

*299 20th Century hanging clock. €5

*300 19th Century English mahogany drop leaf table. €90

*301 20th Century Baby Jesus, gesso. €2

*302 Late 19th Century copper pan. €5


*303 Late 19th Century English walnut davenport. €300

*304 19th Century Maltese mahogany centre table (tal-Biskuttin), with grotesque legs. €280

*305 19th Century Windsor armchair. €20

*306 19th Century Maltese mahogany occasional table. €20

*307 20th Century glazed earthenware jar. €5

*308 20th Century glazed earthenware vessel. €10

*309 Late 19th Century English mahogany butlers tray. €40


*311 Two gilt pelmets. €5

*312 20th Century upholstered armchair. €10


*314 Six 19th Century engravings depicting Scenes of the Grand Harbour,

Marsamscetto Harbour, St Paul's Bay and Mnajdra Temple. €180

*315 Late 19th Century English oak drop leaf table. €40

*316 A three tier corner unit. €2

*317 A 19th Century red deal Prie Dieu. €50

*318 Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas. €50

*319 An Oriental centre table, with brass top. €40

*320 19th Century aluminium pan. €5

*321 An Aladdin brass oil lamp, with glass funnel. (Height:62 ) €65

*322 A pair of late 19th Century Sicilian pot stands. €50

*323 20th Century mahogany occasional table. €10

*324 19th Century English mahogany table. €50

*325 Four late 19th Century prints. €20

*326 G.E.C electric fan. €5

*327 19th Century English mahogany round dining table. €100

*328 Late 20th Century coffee table, with Putti and marble top. €10

*329 Two Swiss bayonets. €50

*330 A Kingsley stereo turn table. €15

*331 Modern Wonder magazines. €2

*332 20th Century English oak coffee table. €5

*333 A 20th Century occasional table. €10

*334 19th Century occasional table. €10

*335 An Oriental street, oil on canvas. €5

*336 19th Century Sorrento table. €100

*337 19th Century, View of Valletta from Marsamscetto, coloured engraving. €50


End of Auction

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