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Auction PreviewOpen Salts From Tiffany, Daum, Steuben, and More to Sell at Nest Egg Auctions
The large lifetime collection of open salts, or salt cellars, built by Judy Noble-Lacasa will soon hit the market with Nest Egg Auctions. Starting at just 11 years old, Judy Noble-Lacasa assembled her collection over the course of 75 years. Nearly 400 lots from her collection will be available in the upcoming sale, including examples from Tiffany, Steuben, Daum, and other notable brands. Among the top lots is a silver commemorative open salt celebrating The Salters’ Company’s 500th anniversary. This elaborately decorated piece is hallmarked for London 1893 and remains in good condition. It features a coat of arms, crowned animals, and a matching spoon. Another top lot is a Lacy Period open salt shaped like a sleigh. Lasting from approximately 1830 to 1850, the Lacy Period of glassmaking featured the rise of more accurate glass molds, allowing increasingly elaborate designs. These molds sometimes left an unpleasant surface texture, which glassmakers covered in lace-like patterns. The offered Lacy Period open salt is colorless and features a scrolled rim. A Daum Nancy enameled open salt bearing a vibrant violets pattern is another key lot in the upcoming sale. This late-19th or early-20th-century example includes a mottled opal ground with amber sides and base. The violet motif is slightly raised, adding texture and visual interest. Bidders can also consider a pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded salt cellars. Each rests on four Chinese dragons and is covered with colorful flowers edged in roped silver. Additional open salts made of cut glass, Tiffany Favrile glass, porcelain, and other materials can be found in the catalog. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Open Salts: The Collection of Judy Noble-Lacasa sale and browse other online auctions.
Auction IndustryAnnual New Year’s Sale at Nest Egg Auctions Spotlights Historical American Memorabilia
Nest Egg Auctions’ Annual New Year's Auction, scheduled for December 30, 2023, will bring a wide variety of jewelry, timepieces, ephemera, and collectibles to the market. Featured lots range from Art Deco-style Egyptian Revival bracelets to a rare $1,000 bill featuring a portrait of Grover Cleveland. Of particular note is a selection of medals, memorabilia, and ephemera from different periods of American history. Check out some of the key historical American memorabilia lots in this sale before placing a bid. Civil War commemorative ribbons and medals. Image courtesy of Nest Egg Auctions. Civil War Commemorative Items A grouping of over 330 medals and ribbons commemorating the American Civil War will be available in the upcoming auction in a single lot. Most of the awards relate to Connecticut-based fighting units and organizations, and they are organized by regiment in protective sleeves. The collection comes to auction with an estimate of USD 4,000 to $6,000 (lot #9). Lasting just over four years, from 1861 and 1865, the United States experienced its first and only civil war. The fierce and bloody conflict concerned the expansion and existence of slavery, dividing the country along North-South lines. Connecticut was a Union state at the time of the war, having outlawed slavery in 1848 and serving as a hub for prominent abolitionists. It produced artillery and firearms for the Union Army and Navy during the war. Connecticut also furnished 30 full infantry regiments, including groups that fought in the trans-Mississippi theater of the war in the “New England Brigade.” Parade prop plane signed by Tuskegee Airmen. Image courtesy of Nest Egg Auctions. Prop Plane Signed by Tuskegee Airmen Another key historical American memorabilia lot in the upcoming sale is a parade prop plane signed by 12 members of the Tuskegee Airmen. This mid-20th-century foam and plastic model P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane would have been attached to a metal rod and carried in a parade. It comes to auction with an estimate of $1,000 to $2,000 (lot #10). The North American P-51 Mustang was a single-seat fighter plane used during World War II and the Korean War.…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseThe Annual New Year’s Auction by Nest Egg Auctions will offer Rare Egyptian Revival Jewelry, An Antique Steamer Trunk, Military Swords, and More.
Nest Egg Auctions’ Annual New Year’s Auction will offer more than 300 lots of fine jewelry, antiques, gold and silver coins, estate lots including seashells, photographs, military swords and blades, fine art, prints, sculptures, and more. The Annual New Year’s Auction is scheduled to begin live on December 30, 2023. Highlights of the auction will be an Egyptian, art deco period revival cobra cuff bracelet and a late 19th or early 20th-century European diamond infinity necklace with over 100 old Euro and rose cut diamonds. Leading this sale is an art deco period Egyptian revival cobra cuff bracelet (lot #75; estimate: USD 8,000 - $12,000). It is a 22k yellow-gold cuff shaped like a snake, with its head and tail covered in gemstones. The bracelets come in pairs and hold over 4 CTW antique rose-cut diamonds. The snakeheads have red ruby eyes and high-carat diamonds. The gold cuff has highly detailed scales. They are hallmarked for Cairo, Egypt. Another notable piece of jewelry in the auction is a late 19th or early 20th-century European diamond infinity necklace. This vintage neckpiece consists of over 100 old Euro and rose-cut diamonds of eye-clean quality. It is 16 inches in length. The diamonds have 7 CTW set in 14K and 10K silver. (lot #99; estimate: $5,000 - $10,000), Pair of Egyptian Art Deco Diamond Snake Bracelets Antique steamer trunk, most likely French, with a three-compartment toiletry tray and five pull-out drawers will also come under the hammer (lot #14; estimate: $8,000 - $10,000). The whole unit measures approximately 21 1/4" wide, 40" in height, and 22 1/2" in depth. The original owner's initial stamps have been painted over. The locking mechanism is missing its key. Antique Goyard Steamer Trunk A rare thousand-dollar bill featuring a portrait of Grover Cleveland, with signatures of Julian and Morgenthau, from a series of 1934 Boston is another notable lot in the sale (lot #210; estimate: $2,000 - $3,000). The bill is reportedly in good condition with no major creases, edge tears, or pinholes. Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States and…
Auction PreviewArt Deco Egyptian Cobra Cuff Bracelets, Rare Grover Cleveland Thousand-Dollar Bill Available in Annual New Years Auction
An Art Deco Period Egyptian Revival cobra cuff bracelet pair will lead this Annual New Years Auction, offered by Nest Egg Auctions. Each bracelet is a 22-karat yellow gold cuff shaped like a snake, with the head and tail covered in gemstones. The bracelets together hold over four carats of antique rose-cut diamonds. The snake heads have red ruby eyes and diamonds. They are hallmarked for Cairo, Egypt. Over 100 Old European and rose-cut diamonds are set in a 16-inch-long late-19th or early 20th-century European diamond infinity necklace, another leading lot. The diamonds are set in 14-karat gold and 10-karat silver. A rare thousand-dollar bill featuring a portrait of Grover Cleveland, with signatures by William Alexander Julian and Henry Morgenthau Jr., from a 1934 series is another notable lot in the sale. The American bill is reported to be in good condition with no major creases, no edge tears, and no pinholes. Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837 - 1908) was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States and also served as a mayor and governor in New York, winning fame as an anti-corruption crusader. Cleveland is the only president in U.S. history to serve a non-consecutive presidential term as a Democratic president in an era when Republicans dominated the presidency. View the complete catalog of the Annual New Years Auction and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewTribal Artifacts, Estate Jewelry, Coins and Diamonds Lead Upcoming Nest Egg Auctions Sale
The latest Tribal, Jewelry, Art, Coins, and Asian sale from Nest Egg Auctions will offer over 230 items from Connecticut estates and private collections. Leading the catalogue is a 1908-P $5 Gold Indian Head Half Eagle coin. The coin was issued in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt as a replacement for the Liberty Head $5 gold coin that had been in circulation for decades. A Native American in a headdress is depicted on the obverse of the coin, alongside the inscription "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage below. An eagle appears on the coin's reverse, surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "FIVE DOLLARS." A first of its kind, the new Indian Head design was in recess— the design, lettering, and other elements are embedded into the coin's surface rather than raised up. The Indian Head design was in circulation until 1933, when Roosevelt ordered all gold coins to be melted into bars in order to alleviate the Great Depression. Collectors can also consider a Tiffany Lemon Leaf leaded lamp shade. A creation by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios, this lamp features a glass shade. In the Art Nouveau movement, Tiffany lamps are regarded as one of the most important elements. In addition, the auction will present LeCoultre Atmos clocks, a J E Stevens Black Americana mechanical bank, and a half-stock American percussion rifle. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Tribal, Jewelry, Art, Coins, and Asian event and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewHuge Campo del Cielo Meteorites Lead the Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry Sale by Nest Egg Auctions
Nest Egg Auctions will start off its Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry auction with Campo del Cielo meteorites. Campo del Cielo is an impact site in Argentina, and the eponym of a group of iron meteorites. Presented in this sale is a 17.2-pound Campo del Cielo meteorite. It is an XRF (X-ray fluorescence) tested iron and nickel meteorite from Campo del Cielo. Craters like this one are estimated to be 4,000 to 5,000 years old and were already well-known by Indigenous peoples. It was reported to the general public after 1576. A hundred tons of fragments were recovered in Campo del Cielo, the most of any meteorite find. Fashion and jewelry connoisseurs can find an eclectic group of 16 charms from a world traveler in this auction. She was a Pan Am flight attendant in service between 1954 and 1984. Her vintage bracelet consists of Dutch clogs, Irish charms, the African continent, a zither, a marching band tom, a golf bag, an antique automobile, and many other charms. She collected them from her trips to Europe, Africa, Central America, Asia, and the South Pacific. They are also representative of the traveler's personality and interests. The gross weight of bracelet and charms is 60.8 grams. Find the complete catalog and browse other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewDrawing of Queen Elizabeth II by Andy Warhol, Fine Art by Tully Filmus Highlights Upcoming New Years Eve Auction
The New Years Eve Auction, hosted by Nest Egg Auctions, features a drawing of the late Queen Elizabeth II by American Pop artist Andy Warhol. Warhol excelled in the Pop Art movement, which brought the symbols from popular culture into the realm of fine art. The piece belongs to 1985’s Reigning Queens Collection, which includes 16 serigraphs by Warhol. The artist created four portraits of Queen Elizabeth II for this series. Warhol converted the Queen's 1966 postage stamp portrait by John Hedgecoe into his unique style, which depicts the monarch in profile. The Queen and her jewels are depicted in a simplistic manner by Warhol using strong red crayon lines on brown artist's paper. Squiggles are used to provide the shading for the hair, giving the two-dimensional image additional depth. The forthcoming auction will also feature Jewish Wedding by American Jewish painter Tully Filmus. This oil on canvas painting from the mid-20th century shows an Eastern European Jewish wedding ritual. In the painting, village ladies are dressed in vibrant dresses as they dance around the bride, who is seated in the middle and is covered. Additional lots of interest include Gorham sterling silver flatware and a Cartier Art Deco compact. Explore more items, online auctions, and bidding options on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewA Collection of Rare Coins Come To Auction with Nest Egg Auctions
In the upcoming Coins, Currency, and Bullion event, Nest Egg Auctions will be offering a Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle gold coin. Following the production of the California gold rush coin, double eagle coins were minted in 1849. The first-ever double eagle design is called the Liberty Head, which was manufactured between 1849 and 1907. It was crafted by James Longacre. Dating back to 1897, the available lot is graded as MS62 (Mint State 62, Uncirculated). Among 240 items, the collection includes a Kennedy half 50th Anniversary gold proof coin. This 2014 piece commemorates the 50th anniversary since the Kennedy half dollars were crafted. It is made of 0.9999 percent pure gold. Also offered in the sale is a near complete set of mercury dimes from 1916 and a St. Gaudens $20 double eagle gold coin from 1907. Find a myriad of antique coins, currency, and bullion and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewOpen Salts: The Collection of Barbara & Elmer Guilmartin
The upcoming Open Salts auction will highlight pieces from the collection of Barbara & Elmer Guilmartin, offered by Nest Egg Auctions. A selection of open salt containers is available in the sale. These salt cellars, which are small open bowls for holding spices, were the saltshakers of the 19th century. Highlighted are two sterling acorn salt cellars by the Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. These oval open salts are made of hand-hammered sterling silver with cobalt blue enamel. They each have double acorn-shaped handles. Also showcased is a Gorham sterling silver open salt cellar. Resting on six feet, the decorations on this piece include lions and anchors. It also has a cranberry glass insert. Over 15 open salt cellar reference books are included in the sale. Mostly written by Allen and Helen Smith, the available publications include a Royal Bayreuth collector’s guide, a handbook of Gorham open salts, and more. Visit Invaluable to register to bid and view the complete collection.
Auction PreviewGala New Year’s Auction
The Gala New Year’s Auction presented by Nest Egg Auctions will offer an array of miniatures, seashells, estate jewelry, decorative art, fine art, rugs, and more. The auction also features items by Vernon Smith, known for his relief woodcarvings, metal miniatures, paintings, and batik works. Available in this sale is an antique set of miniature American furniture, crafted by Smith around 1930. The set includes 15 pieces of furniture, along with other handmade accessories. This set was kept with Smith’s family for years before coming to auction. Another of his available pieces is a group of ten handmade batiks. Each bears a unique design and artist mark. Rising to the top of the sale is a reverse painted table lamp from the estate of collector Frederick Matzow and author Agnes Baur. The shade shows an autumn scene. Another highlight of the auction is a bracelet from David Yurman’s Confetti Collection. Set in 18 karat yellow gold, this bracelet holds faceted diamonds in a pattern reminiscent of scattered confetti. View the entire collection and register to bid on Invaluable.
Auction PreviewMassive Rock, Mineral, Gemstone and Specimen Auction
The earth creates remarkable beauty. When certain compounds meet the right temperature and pressure, beautiful minerals and crystals form. Nest Egg Auctions is offerings a massive collection of rocks, minerals, gemstones and specimens in their August 24 auction. The natural beauty of rock formations lies in each stone’s unique features. Each collector will find a stone that fits her unique style and color preference. For instance, a red beryl stone from the Wah Wah Mountains in Utah displays a matte purple and white, while a Bolivian vivianite sample contains hints of emerald green within its charcoal-colored layers. Geodes present a variety of colorful crystals encased in an unassuming rock shell and the several collections of polished malachite emit an ethereal green aura. Each of the 200 available specimens is a testament to the beautiful wonders of the earth. View the entire collection and register to bid on Invaluable today.
