Description:
An exceptional estate assembly of premium historical collectibles, aviation instruments, and rustic Americana.
The standout star of this lot is a genuine Elgin Pioneer aviation panel clock (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) featuring a high-contrast black military-style dial, Arabic numerals, and a classic winding crown, professionally mounted inside a clear display block.
Antique French Brass Cylindrical Drum Pocket Field Microscope is an exceptional find for collectors of early scientific instruments, this is an authentic antique French brass cylindrical drum field microscope. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this pocket-sized instrument features a classic multi-piece telescoping brass cylinder design, complete with concentric banding accents, a side stage window aperture for positioning slides, and an integrated internal illumination platform.
Veronese Studio Collection Gothic Gargoyle Resin Incense Burner officially licensed, highly collectible Veronese Studio Collection Gothic gargoyle incense burner tray. This finely sculpted piece from the 2002 Myths & Legends catalog features a classic, menacing gargoyle figure complete with webbed ears, a muscular form, and sharp talons. The creature is posed alertly at one end of a long, elongated rock-textured basin, which serves as a functional ash catcher for stick incense or as a fantasy desk organizer pen tray.
Faceted Clear Glass Decanter Stopper Replacement designed to fit a vintage liquor carafe, spirits bottle, or perfume decanter. This elegant glass hardware piece features a beautifully molded, round mushroom-style top crown expertly accented by an array of geometric, triangular cut-glass facets that catch and refract ambient light brilliantly.
Owens-Illinois Vintage Cube Glass Store Counter Jar with Ball Zinc Cap meticulously detailed across multiple close-up views. This clear glass jar features a highly desirable square "cube" style body designed to sit level on a flat base or tilt forward at an angle for easy access on a retail display counter. The jar comes complete with its original, heavy Ball embossed zinc screw-on lid featuring its authentic white milk glass interior seal liner and a rustic, wire bail carrying handle.
Carved Mottled Green Alabaster Lidded Trinket Box meticulously carved from natural stone, likely green alabaster or serpentine. The piece displays a striking mottled pattern featuring a rich blend of sage green, olive, and warm earth-toned inclusions. It features a matching, flush-fitting lid accented with a neatly turned central finial.
Lesney Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No. Y-14 1911 Maxwell Roadster Gold Plated
Antique Aikin Lambert & Co. New York Purple Velvet Lined Fountain Pen Case.
A thorough inspection of the glass and ceramic items reveals highly favorable preservation. The heavy, square glass counter jar features embossed ribbing on two sides and is embossed on the base with the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. diamond-I trademark, alongside code markings and "DES. PAT. 86712". The jar body is entirely free of structural cracks or severe clouding, showing only typical minor base scuffs and light interior film. The zinc lid shows heavy oxidation with a weathered wire handle. The marbled sage-green ceramic trinket box is completely intact; its glazed surface shows fine, uniform age crazing but no structural chips or hairline breaks.
The lot is filled out with fascinating historical components. This includes a heavy O.B.T. Co. cast iron hanging scale weight with a robust top hook, five antique brass crotal bells (sleigh bells) featuring classic petaled incised lines and an authentic darkened patina, a gold-tone miniature die-cast metal car, a premium purple velvet-lined leatherette instrument presentation case stamped "New York", a whimsical grey composition gargoyle or goblin pen tray, and a vintage brass pocket whistle.
Specifications:
Maker/Brand: Elgin National Watch Co., Owens-Illinois Glass Co., O.B.T. Co.
Material: Tin-plated steel, zinc, cast iron, brass, optical acrylic, ceramic, and glass
Glass Jar Base Markings: Owens-Illinois logo, 7-2, 14, DES. PAT. 86712
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Glass and ceramic items are structurally sound with authentic age markers. Clock mechanical function and timekeeping accuracy are untested, clock is fully wound. Bronzed Bells carry a gorgeous, undisturbed dark historical patina.