Szentesi Fine Art

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Col1 Old brown bronze buddha. Possibly Indian. Dimensions: About 8" in height. Composition: Old brown bronze. Weight: About 385 grams. Condition: Very nice patina. The condition is generally excellent.

Col2 Four French Lalique Art Glass “Femmes” tumblers. Each signed on the bottom Lalique, France. Dimensions: Each measures 4” (height) x 3 ½” (diameter). Condition: The condition is perfect with no chips, cracks or damage of any kind.

Col3 Four French Lalique Art Glass “Femmes” tumblers. Each signed on the bottom Lalique, France. Dimensions: Each measures 4” (height) x 3 ½” (diameter). Condition: The condition is perfect with no chips, cracks or damage of any kind.

Col4 A handsome pair of vintage Italian majolica Oriental sitting figures. Dimensions: Each about 16” in height. Some minor crazing but overall excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Marked Italy.

Col5 An old brown bronze gong. Yao. NE Laos. Dimensions: 5” wide. Weight: 104 grams.

Col6 A French Lalique Art Glass " Femmes " Decanter. Signed Lalique, France with the original paper label. The condition of the decanter is perfect with no chips, cracks or damage of any kind. Dimensions: about 9 1/2 inches tall to the top of the stopper and 4 inches wide.

Col7 An old brown bronze gong from Laos. Collected from the Hmong in NE Laos. It measures about 7” in diameter. With an old cord from former hanging.

Col8 A pair of Herend Hungarian porcelain vase, Chinese Bouquet pattern. Dimensions: Each measures about 9” tall by 4” in diameter. Condition: Excellent with no chips, cracks or other defects.

Col9 A Herend Hungarian porcelain vase, Spring Flowers Pattern. Dimensions: 13” by 5” in diameter. Condition: Excellent with no chips, cracks or other defects.

Col10 A group of twelve Pierre Trudeau signed letters and Christmas cards. Several of the Christmas cards are printed signatures, while the remainder of the letters and cards are signed (one letter is signed by autopen). Together this is a very nice group of late 1960s and early 1970s letters and cards, with some good personal content regarding the births of Trudeau's children. Sold together with their original postmarked envelopes (not shown). Condition: Some age toning and creasing but overall in very good condition. Please contact us for more information.

Col11 A very nice large antique photograph of an Inuit / Eskimo man, c. 1920s. Dimensions: about 10 1/2" x 13" (image size). Condition: excellent with no tears or stains.

Col12 A group of three Japanese Netsuke figures. They measure 2 1/4", 3" and 3" in height. Excellent condition.

Col13 Typewritten letter signed by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The letter reads: "Dear Mrs. Blais, If you will write UNICEF, United Nations Plaza, New York City, they will tell you where the record may be obtained. I am happy to frank the envelope for you." Evidently that's exactly what Mrs. Roosevelt did, as the envelope is also signed. Typed on Mrs. Roosevelt's letterhead. From a private west coast collection of letters, the former owner's of which had some correspondence with the Roosevelts. Dimensions: about 6" x 7". Condition: a little age toning and fading, but a very nice bold signature.

Col14 A French brass dresser mirror. About 1920. Dimensions: about 14" in height. Condition: excellent.

Col15 A rare limited edition Paragon loving cup. Issued in an edition of 200 as a souvenir commemorating the Munich Peace Conferance on September 29th, 1938 of which this is number 17. Produced by consent and approval of the Rt. Hon. Neville Chamberlain. Condition: outstanding with no chips, cracks, crazing, repairs or damage of any kind. Dimensions: 4" (height) x 4 1/4" (diameter not including handles). On February 28, 1998 one of these cups realized $4,200 at Sotheby's.

Col16 Pierre Trudeau letter. Signed Pierre Trudeau and dated 1974. On the Prime Minister's letterhead. Dimensions: about 5" x 8". Sold together with the original envelope.

Col17 A fine Birks sterling silver flatware service in the Laurentian pattern. This set was never used and most pieces were in the original sealed plastic sleeves when we acquired it. The set comes with the silver chest and the Birks cloth protective pouches. The set consists of fifty pieces as follows: 8 luncheon knives 8 5/8", 8 butter spreaders 6 7/8", 8 Luncheon forks 7 1/8", 1 pickle fork 5 5/8", 8 oval soup soup spoons 6 7/8", 1 seafood fork 6", 6 salad / dessert forks 6 1/4", 1 large carving knife 14 1/8", 8 5 o'clock spoons 5 1/8", 1 Large carving fork 10 7/8".

Col18 A vintage Kaiser elephant. Realistically crafted and in excellent condition. Dimensions: about 5" (height) and 7" (length).

Col19 A vintage Lladro polar bear figurine with cubs. Condition: perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Dimensions: about 4 1/2" (width) x 3 1/2" (height).

Col20 A very nice vintage Hutschenreuther yellow song bird. Condition: excellent with no repairs, nicks or damage. Dimensions: about 5-3/4" (height).

Col21 An exceptional Lladro geisha figurine. We believe this to be "Sayanora" - 1 in a retired series of 4. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage of any kind. Dimensions: about 11 1/2" (height) x 4" (diameter of base).

Col22 A fine vintage Lladro duck figurine with her ducklings. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs. Dimensions: about 5" (width) x 3 3/4" (height).

Col23 A very fine hand made NAO / Lladro Angel. The impressed marks on the base are MH, 7, 41. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs.

Col24 A fine Royal Copenhagen Polar Bear figurine # 321. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs. Dimensions: about 5 3/4" (width) x 3 1/2" (height).

Col25 A vintage Capodemonte porcelain figure of a tramp with pigeons signed B. Merli. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or repairs. Dimensions: 9 1/2" (width) x 7" x 9" (height).

Col26 A set of three vintage Murano Venetian glass angels. Condition: excellent with no chips, nicks or damage. Dimensions: 9", 7.5" and 7" (height).

Col27 A vintage pair of Lladro geese. Condition: excellent with no damage, nicks or repairs. Dimensions: each goose measures approximately 6" in length.

Col28 Capidomonte figure of five birds. Since 1842 the Mollica family have been an integral part of Capidomonte production in Italy. These five plump birds sitting on a flower encrusted branch are illustrative of their talents. Hand painted with vibrant colors. Condition: excellent with exquisite details to the flowers. Dimensions: about 7" (length) x 2.5" (height).

Col29 A Moser Czech cranberry cased with clear glass vase. Cabochon decoration, shots of gold with heavy gold trim around the top and base. Condition: excellent with no damage or repairs. Dimensions: about 12 1/4" (height). The cranberry interior extends down through the clear casing (see photo).

Col30 A rare Lladro figurine of a peasant child in traditional costume. Terracotta with a matte finish. Dimensions: about 14.5" (height). made from terracotta with a matte finish. Condition: excellent, with no damage or repairs and vibrant colours.

Col31 Moser Czech cranberry cased with clear glass brandy glasses. Cabochon decoration, shots of gold with heavy gold trim around the top and base. Condition: excellent with no damage or repairs. An exquisite pair. Dimensions: 5 1/2" high and 3" at the base diameter.

Col32 Lalique quail. Signed Lalique France. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 7 1/4".

Col33 A fine signed Lalique quail. Dimensions: 5-1/4" (height) x 6" (length). Condition: excellent.

Col34 A vintage pair of Lladro geese. Condition: excellent, with no damage, nicks or repairs. Dimensions: each goose measures approximately 6" (length).

Col35 A fine vintage Kaiser donkey signed by the artist - see photo. Condition: excellent, with no cracks, chips or damage and vibrant colors. Dimensions: about 5 1/4" (height) x 7" (length).

Col36 A Lalique hedgehog, signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 5.5" (length) x 3" (height). Condition: excellent with no cracks, flea bites, damage or repairs.

Col37 Six footed Waterford juice glasses - Alana pattern. Dimensions: 3 7/8" tall. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col38 Six footed Waterford liquor cocktail glasses. Alana pattern. Dimensions: 4" tall. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col39 A fine Waterford wine decanter. Alana pattern. Dimensions: 13" tall to top of stopper. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col40 Four footed Waterford liquor cocktail glasses. Alana pattern. Dimensions: 4" tall. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col41 Four footed Waterford juice glasses. Alana pattern. Dimensions: 3 7/8" tall. Condition: Excellent - no chips, cracks or damage.

Col42 A Lalique swan, signed Lalique France. Condition: excellent, with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col43 A fine Hutschenreuther collector plate circa 1982. From the series "Love for All Seasons". This plate is titled "Affection" Dimensions: 8" in diameter. Condition: excellent, with no chips, damage of loss to the gold trim.

Col44 A Lalique dove. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Condition: Excellent - no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col45 A Lalique dove. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 10" x 4 1/2"x 5 ". Condition: Excellent - no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col46 A Lalique dove. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 10" x 4 1/2" x 6 ". Condition: Excellent - no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col47 A signed Waterford crystal decanter. Dimensions: 10" tall to top of stopper x 3 3/4" wide. Condition: flawless with no chips, cracks, water marks, discoloration or damage of any kind.

Col48 A vintage Lladro polar bear figurine. Condition: excellent, with no chips, cracks or repairs. The impressed mark on the base is A-18 MY. Dimensions: 3" x 3 1/2" tall.

Col49 A Lalique quail, signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 6" x 5 1/4" tall. Condition: excellent, with no cracks, flea bites, damage or repairs.

Col50 A vintage hand painted porcelain pierced footed compote signed Schumann, Bavaria. The hand painted decorations on this exceptional large compote are outstanding. Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 5 1/4" tall. Composition: porcelain. Condition: perfect with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col51 A vintage hand painted porcelain pierced footed compote signed Schumann, Bavaria. The hand painted decorations on this exquisite compote are outstanding. Dimensions: It measures 6" x 3 1/2" tall. Composition: porcelain. Condition: flawless with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col52 A vintage hand painted porcelain pierced basket signed Dresden, Schumann, Bavaria. Exceptional quality and beauty. Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 5" x 1 1/2" tall. Composition: porcelain. Condition: perfect with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col53 A typewritten Pierre Trudeau letter. The letter reads: "... My wife and I thank you both very much for your thoughtful message on the occasion of the birth of our son." Signed Pierre Trudeau. Dated February 14, 1972. With the original postmarked envelope. Dimensions: 8" x 5".

Col54 A Hutschenreuther collector plate circa 1982. From the series "Love for All Seasons". This plate is titled "The Minstrel Song". Dimensions: 8" in diameter. Composition: porcelain. Condition: excellent, with no chips, damage or loss to the gold trim.

Col55 A teapot and four cups and saucers produced by the porcelain manufacturer Hermann Ohme between 1882 and 1928. The factory was located in Niedersalzbrunn, Silesia, Germany (now the town of Walbrzych in Western Poland). Green roses and ribbons pattern painted on the Eglantine form. The teapot spout is in the form of a dolphin. The four cups and saucers complement the set. Dimensions: teapot - 7-3/4" tall. Each cup is 3-1/4" in diameter x 2" tall. Composition: Porcelain. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col56 A footed porcelain bowl with exceptional hand painted decorations. Signed A. M. Guss and dated January 1910. Dimensions: 7.5" in diameter x 2 1/2" tall. Composition: Porcelain with gold trim. Condition: excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, repairs or damage. No loss to the gold trim.

Col57 A lovely pair of Murano Venetian art glass angel fish . They are signed FFM Effe Due, Murano, Italy, Vetri d'arte, Lavorato a mano. Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2" wide. Composition: Glass with silver flecks. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks, damage or repair.

Col58 A very nice covered serving dish produced by the porcelain manufactory Hermann Ohme between 1882 and 1928. The factory was located in Niedersalzbrunn, Silesia, Germany (now the town of Walbrzych in Western Poland). Green roses and ribbons pattern painted on the Eglantine form. Dimensions: 10" by 8" by 5-1/2 tall to the top of the finial. Composition: Porcelain. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col59 A vintage pair of Murano Venetian art glass candle holders each in the form of a rose. The quality of this hand crafted candle holders is outstanding. The apple green glass with gold flecks on a clear base is impressive. Dimensions: They each measure 3 1/2" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall. Composition: glass and gold. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.

Col60 A fine c 1930s Art Deco business card case. Tortoise shell and ivory with a mother of pearl medallion. Slight and trivial loss of shell around the release from use. Generally excellent condition. A very nice example of Art Deco 1930s style.

Col61 A fine and large mid-19th century antique American daguerreotype photograph depicting a plantation or southern style plantation house. From a collection whose family came from the New York and Philadelphia areas. While not titled, this photo may be from the Eastern or southern United States. Likely a Civil War or earlier photograph and notable for its uncommon subject matter and size. In an elaborately tooled leather case with floral and geometric designs. The photograph including the case measures about 5 x 6 1/4?.

Col62 A very nice late -19th century daguerreotype photograph of two Victorian ladies. Dimensions: The photograph including the case measures about 2 1/2" x 2 7/8". Condition: Some spotting or dust? under the glass, but the photo is generally bright and the case is in very nice condition (the hinge is broken but is an esy fix, clasps work).

Col63 A very fine hand painted figurine of two Cocotoos by Karl Ens, Rudolstadt, Germany. Hard to find this large size. Dimensions: 14" x 6" x 10 1/2" tall. Composition: Porcelain. Condition: Excellent, with no chips or loss of paint.

Col64 A vintage Dresden lace figurine. The hand painted colors are bright. Dimensions: about 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 7 3/4" tall. Composition: porcelain. Condition: excellent, with no cracks, chips or repairs.

Col65 A signed Waterford Christmas bell - "NOEL 1977" with matching crystal base. Dimensions: 5-1/4" tall to top (with base) x a little over 4" in diameter (the base). Condition: excellent, with no cracks, water marks, discoloration or damage of any kind.

Col66 A very nice group of three mid-19th century American daguerreotype photographs from Boston. Unidentified sitters, but likely members of the Baird or Harding families, from whom this collection originates (see below). They measure about 2 1/2" x 2" each. Two are marked: "Boston Picture Company, Tyler & Co., Corner Winter & Washington Streets, 500 Daguerreotypes Executed Daily by a new German Invention and Machinery in their Extensive Sky-Light Rooms" and "Taken with the Double Camera, for 25 Cents, By Taber & Co. successors to Tyler & Co. , Corner Winter & Washington Streets, Boston, 600 Daily, Beware of Imitators". These photographs are part of an old American collection consisting of documents, receipts, photographs, cabinet cards, daguerreotypes, tin types and other related material relating to the Baird family of Philadelphia (who owned Baldwin Locomotive in the late 19th century) and several other related families including the Harding family. The collection consists of photographs and correspondence to, from or relating to: Louise Clark Whitney, Ruth Harding Davis, Isabella Barnes, J W J Colbrook, Uriah Coldwell, May Cooman Bowen, William J Baird, Edgar Harding, Sarah Harding, Marshall Harding, Charles Harding, Devereux Barker, Francis Harding, Mrs. Boyer Davis Jr., Julia Harding, Sara Robinson, J S Robinson, J W Colbrook, Edgar Baird, Gardner Colly, John Butterfield and Mary Underwood among others. This is a very nice small archive of highly personal and detailed correspondence between the members of a number of prominent American families from Boston, Philadelphia and New York in the early to late 19th century. Together, this collection gives a very detailed and interesting view into the gilded age of American railroad families.

Col67 A very nice and early Woodrow Wilson presidential letter. Signed in pen by Woodrow Wilson while he was at Princeton. This letter is a letter of recommendation for William Baird, of the Baird family that owned Baldwin Locomotive in Philadelphia, for a government position in Paris. Please note that we will be replacing the photos of this letter shortly with clearer photographs. Also, please note that any apparent yellowing to the letter is only apparent as the letter is in rather nice condition and is brighter and whiter than our current photographs show. About Woodrow Wilson at Princeton (From Alexander Leitch, A Princeton Companion, copyright Princeton University Press (1978)): "Wilson's fondest dream came true with his election to a professorship at Princeton in 1890. When his efforts to prod President Francis L Patton to raise the money for a law school failed, Wilson set about preparing what was undoubtedly the best pre-law curriculum in the country. Year in and year out he was voted the most popular teacher on the faculty; he was also a friend and counselor to numberless students who worshipped him for his warmth and highmindedness. At the same time, his fame as a scholar grew. A regular lecturer at the Johns Hopkins and the New York Law School, he also spoke widely, contributed to popular magazines and wrote best-selling biography and history. However, his greatest triumph during this period was his eloquent and influential oration, "Princeton in the Nation's Service" at the Sesquicentennial celebration in 1896. When President Patton was persuaded to retire in June 1902, the trustees with one accord elected Wilson to fill the chair of Witherspoon and McCosh. In his first report to the Board of Trustees, the new president presented a program, to cost $12.5 million, to transform Princeton into a major university. Substantial sums were not forthcoming, so Wilson moved slowly. He tightened academic standards so severely that enrollment declined sharply until 1907. Princeton had no administrative structure to speak of in 1902. One of Wilson's first actions was the creation of departments of instruction with heads directly responsible to the president. He later arranged the creation of new deanships of the departments of science and of the college. At the same time, he took the effectual power of faculty nominations out of the control of the Trustees' Curriculum Committee and lodged it in the president and departments. These innovations were a prelude to more far-reaching changes. In 1904, Wilson led the faculty in instituting the most significant curricular reform in American higher education in the twentieth century. In place of the aimless, free elective system, which had heretofore prevailed at Princeton as at other institutions, Wilson substituted a unified curriculum of general studies during the first two years, capped by concentrated study in one discipline (the first program for a major) and related fields during the junior and senior years. There was the added provision of an honors program for ambitious students." About This Collection: This letter is part of an American collection consisting of documents, receipts, photographs, cabinet cards, daguerreotypes, tin types and other related material relating to the Baird family of Philadelphia (who owned Baldwin Locomotive in the late 19th century) and several other related families including the Harding family. About Matthew Baird: Matthew Baird (1817 - 1877) was an early partner of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. He was born in Derry, Ireland in 1817 and his parents brought him to Philadelphia in 1821. Baird went to work for the new railroad industry in the 1830s and started an apprenticeship at the New Castle Manufacturing Company in Delaware between 1834 and 1836. He then went on to become superintendent of the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railway shops, where he left to become a foreman of the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1838. In 1854 Baird invested in a share of the Baldwin Locomotive Works becoming a partner. At this time, he developed a new fire arch to improve steam locomotive combustion. The improved fire arch was subsequently patented by George Griggs in 1857. Upon Baldwin's death in 1866, Baird became the sole proprietor of the company, a position he held until he retired in 1873. The town of Baird Texas is named after Matthew Baird.

Col68 A very nice group of five letters from Edgar Harding to his mother written on a tour of Europe and Egypt in 1862, written from destinations including Rome, Genoa and Cairo. Included in this lot of letters are very nice descriptions of a young man’s travels to Italy and Egypt with his uncle, George Boswell, in the mid-19th century with descriptions of Italy, architecture, hotels, art and destinations in Egypt including Alexandria, Cairo and the Nile. This group of letters is part of a collection we will be listing over the next week consisting of documents, receipts, photographs, cabinet cards, daguerreotypes, tin types and other related material relating to the Baird family of Philadelphia (who owned Baldwin Locomotive in the late 19th century) and several other related prominent Philadelphia and New York families including the Hardings. The collection includes letters, photographs and correspondence to, from or relating to: Louise Clark Whitney, Ruth Harding Davis, Isabella Barnes, J W J Colbrook, Uriah Coldwell, May Cooman Bowen, William J Baird, Edgar Harding, Sarah Harding, Marshall Harding, Charles Harding, Devereux Barker, Francis Harding, Mrs. Boyer Davis Jr., Julia Harding, Sara Robinson, J S Robinson, J W Colbrook, Edgar Baird, Gardner Colly, John Butterfield and Mary Underwood among others. This is a very nice small archive of highly personal and detailed correspondence between the members of a number of prominent American families from Boston, Philadelphia and New York in the early to late 19th century. Together, this collection gives a very detailed and interesting view into the gilded age of American railroad families.

Col69 A rare mid-19th century American daguerreotype photograph. Unidentified landscape, but likely from the Boston or Philadelphia areas. Depicts a large white building on a hill above a river or small lake. There is some marking on the photo which appears to state: " H S Bosley Daguerr ..." Dimensions: about 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". Condition: the hinge and clasps work. A little rubbing to the edges of the case. About this collection: this photographs is part of a collection consisting of documents, receipts, photographs, cabinet cards, daguerreotypes, tin types and other related material relating to the Baird family of Philadelphia (who owned Baldwin Locomotive in the late 19th century) and several other related families including the Harding family.

Col70 A very fine early 19th. century 3 drawer mahogany dressing table mirror. Original finish. It measures 16 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 20".

Col71 A very fine late 18th century Alexander Pope (poet) set of Homer's works. This set consists of a complete set of seven volumes of Homer's works, plus an additional volume with commentary. Each volume is bound in original 18th century c. 1794 vellum, with marbled endpapers, copper engraved prints, original English bookseller's label and the former owner's armorial library labels / book stamps. The former owner of this fine 18th century set was apparently John Houlton , of Farley Castle Somerset. This is a very fine original set of 18th century Homer in original period vellum bindings. Some chipping and wear to the bindings, a little ink smudging here and there on the bottom of the leaves, but a very nice set overall.

Col72 A fine 14k gold Sons of the Revolution American medal. The medal is both rare and has an excellent association having belonged to the famous American art critic Charles Edmund Dana (see below). Engraved "Charles Edmund Dana" and "February 17 1890" and engraved "347" on the back of the eagle. An outstanding 14K gold oval figural medallion with blue and yellow silk ribbon. The medallion has a high relief Revolutionary War soldier on front with date below of 1775, gold spread winged eagle surmount and surround with 13 five pointed stars on deep blue enameled field. Verso has high relief bust portrait of Washington with "Sons of the Revolution” above and date of 1883 below. Made by famous jewelers of Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia (though this particular medal is not marked). This medal is from the Baird family of Philadelphia that owned Baldwin Locomotive in the 19th century. About the Sons of the Revolution: The general Society of the Sons of the Revolution, a New York Society that was organized in 1883, was founded by John Austin Stevens who envisioned an aristocratic social and hereditary organization along the lines of the Society of the Cincinatti. About Charles Edmund Dana: Charles Edmund Dana (1843 - 1914) was an American art critic and president of the Numismatic and Antique Society of Philadelphia. He graduated from Union College in 1865, studied art in Paris under Luminais and architecture in Dresden. He was a professor of art at the University of Pennsylvanie from 1893 to 1904, a member of the American Philosophical and Archaeological Societies, Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia and President of the Numis and Antique Society of Philadelphia. He was also a member of the Loyal Legion, Order of Foreign Wars, Founders and Patriots of America, the President of the Philadelphia Watercolour Club and a Trustee of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art. He was also the subject of a famous portrait by Thomas Eakins. We expect that, as this medal is from descendants of the Baird family, Charles Dana must have known the Bairds, as Matthew Baird had a significant collection of American paintings, including a sizeable collection of Philadelphia painters. About Matthew Baird: Matthew Baird (1817 - 1877) was an early partner of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. He was born in Derry, Ireland in 1817 and his parents brought him to Philadelphia in 1821. Baird went to work for the new railroad industry in the 1830s and started an apprenticeship at the New Castle Manufacturing Company in Delaware between 1834 and 1836. He then went on to become superintendent of the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railway shops, where he left to become a foreman of the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1838. In 1854 Baird invested in a share of the Baldwin Locomotive Works becoming a partner. At this time, he developed a new fire arch to improve steam locomotive combustion. The improved fire arch was subsequently patented by George Griggs in 1857. Upon Baldwin's death in 1866, Baird became the sole proprietor of the company, a position he held until he retired in 1873. The town of Baird Texas is named after Matthew Baird.

Col73 A rare vintage Moorcroft vase in the Moonlit Blue pattern c. 1920. Dimensions: 4 3/4" tall x 3 1/2" diameter. Composition: Ceramic. Condition: excellent, with no cracks or damage of any kind.

Col74 A fine vintage Moorcroft Orchid vase in exceptional condition. Dimensions: 4" tall x 3 1/4" at the widest point. Condition: excellent with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col75 A pair of sterling silver Canadian war medals. The first is The Silver Memorial Cross or Silver Cross inssribed 1250770 Gnr.W.G. Purser and one other sterling silver medal. They are both in very fine condition. The Silver Cross measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". The Silver Cross was first authorized in 1919 for issue to the mothers and widows of Canadian soldiers and sailors who lost their lives in active service.

Col76 A very fine vintage Royal Doulton Flambe vase in fine condition. It measures just under 10 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" at the widest point. Condition: excellent, with no chips, cracks or damage. There are a few very faint scratches on one side but is hard to see. The impressed no. on the bottom is 7793.

Col77 An exceptional early c.1928-35 Moorcroft grapes and leaves vase in fine condition. Dimensions: 5 1/4" tall x 4" at the widest point. Condition: excellent with no cracks or damage.

Col78 An exceptional vintage Moorcroft orchid vase in fine condition. Dimensions: 3 1/4" tall x 3" at the widest point. Condition: excellent, with no chips, cracks or damage.

Col79 A vintage Wedgwood cobalt blue Jasper Ware pitcher. The imprinted mark on the bottom is Wedgwood, England. Dimensions: 5 3/8" tall x 3 3/8" in diameter at the base. Composition: porcelain. Condition: perfect with no chips, cracks, stress marks or repairs.

Col80 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col81 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col82 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col83 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col84 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col85 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col86 A fine antique ivory netsuke figure of two frogs. Signed. Condition: excellent.

Col87 A fine antique netsuke figure of a rat. Condition: excellent. Lovely old caramel coloured patina.

Col88 An antique bone carving depicting a Tudor or Elizabethan woman. Condition: excellent with good old wear and patina.

Col89 Three vintage Nazi Germany style silver rings. Condition: excellent.