From the Parisian mid-20th century designer Henri Hamm, a one-piece wood with expertly turned discs in ever-increasing size. See also Lot #263 for another Hamm. Self carved shank. Est. selling price is $60-100.
#262 Silver Bear
Large, handmade, realistic coin silver or sterling bear, Navajo or Pueblo. Engraved with a celestial figure. Copper loop shank. Est. selling price is $100-200.
#263 Hamm Lion
Large pictorial wood couture button by the Parisian master, Henri Hamm, who designed extensively for Elsa Schiaparelli. See also Lot #289 for another Hamm. Est. selling price is $400-600.
#265 Waddle of Penguins
On land, a group of penguins is called a “waddle.” From Robert Gilmore’s commercial studio, here is a charming waddle cast in silver. Backmarked WG on a triangular plate. Silver wire shank. Est. selling price is $30-60.
#270 Spindle Glass with Snake
Large blue spindle with silver-lustered snake, from the early 20th century. The rim appears to be metal. Rather, it is a faux effect of the molded rim and silver lustered finish. Four-way brass shank. Est. selling price is $100-200.
#214 Dog Portrait
Subtle portrait of an all-black Alsatian or Belgian shepherd. En cliché gilt metal border is under the beveled glass lens. Silver-plated mount. Est. selling price is $200-400.
#218 Victorian Girl with Dog
A Greenaway girl in bonnet leads a dog, or rather the dog leads her!, on this scarce brass with engraved detail and steel jewel embellishment. Brass loop shank. Est. selling price is $100-200.
#207 Embellished Shell
Glowingly iridescent white shell with inset, glass-mounted escutcheon. Est. selling price is $400-600.
#161 Silver Dutch Boy with Tulip
Realistic silver in the form of a Dutch boy carrying a potted tulip. Backmarked STERLING. Est. selling price is $60-100.
#163 German Jewel in Brass
Center green glass oval cabochon is encircled by a border of pastes while the outer brass border features a nouveau tulip design on this German made jewel button. Brass reverse is backmarked GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT. Est. selling price is $60-100.
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