Pdf Catalogue - John Moran Auctioneers

1011 A Royal Vienna style porcelain charger classical
Circa 1900, with blue beehive under-glaze mark indicating Bloch & Co., Bohemia and
further marked ''38 cm/1540'', depicting a classical scene of a couple before a soldier
attended by putti, within a gilt-decorated green and maroon border, 15'' Dia.,
est:$1200/1800. Provenance: The Elizabeth DarakjianTrust, Glendale, CA
Condition: Good condition overall. Light marks and scratches to surface, commensurate
with age and use. With minor rubbing to decoration, particularly gilding at edges.
1012 Minton 'Marlow' pattern porcelain dinner service
20th century, marked ''S-309 / Marlow / Minton / Bone China / Made in England'',
comprising 16 dinner plates (10.5''), 13 salad plates (9''), 16 dessert plates (8''), 8
rimmed large soup bowls (8''), 16 smaller soup bowls (6.25''), 12 dessert bowls (5.25''),
3 plates (7''), 2 oval serving bowls (11'' x 8''), 1 small oval serving dish (8.5'' x 5.25''), 2
oval serving platters (12.5'' x 9.75''), 6 egg cups (3.5'' x 2.5''), 3 small covered pots (2.75''
x 2''), 1 sauce boat and liner (4'' x 8.5'' x 5.5''), 16 teacups 2.25'' x 3.5'') and 16 saucers
(5.75''), 1 domed covered serving dish (5'' x 8.5''), 2 graduated pitchers (1 lacking lid,
the larger 5.75'' x 6 x 3.5''), 1 toothpick holder (2.25'' x 3'' x 1.5''), 1 coffee pot (7.5'' x
8.25'' x 4'') 2 graduated teapots (the larger 6'' x 9'' x 4.5''), 2 cream jugs (3.25'' x 5.5'' x
3.5''), 2 covered sugar bowls (4.25'' x 5.5'' x 4''), with gilt rims and decorated overall
with floral sprays, 116 pcs, est:$1000/1500. Provenance: Property from the Estate of
Billie Bowlby, Pasadena, CA
Condition: Good condition overall. Some scattered light staining and dirt accumulation
to some. Would benefit from washing. Some with small chips, notably a sugar bowl
with two chips to rim. No further condition information can be provided. This and ALL
lots are sold AS-IS.
1013 A French spelter & Rouge Griotte clock garniture
Late 19th century, marked ''Improvisation / par Flora'', comprising a clock and a pair
of vases, the clock with circular enamel dial with Arabic chapters within a stepped case,
surmounted by a female figure in a flowing gown with a harp, the vases of quiver form,
on similar stepped bases, 3 pcs, the clock overall, 36.5'' H x 9.5'' W x 9'' D,
est:$2000/3000. Provenance: The Elizabeth DarakjianTrust, Glendale, CA
Condition: The vases: 19'' x 8'' x 6.5''. General marks and scratches commensurate with
age. Surface of metalwork rubbed and with losses to patina revealing white metal
underneath. Figures right arm with crack to back at joint of shoulder. Appears stable.
Marble with typical minor marks and chips. Movement appears intact. Working
condition unknown and not guaranteed. One winding key.
1014 A Louis XV style painted center table
20th century, the serpentine top centering a scene of Venus and Cupid, above a
conforming shaped frieze decorated with rose sprays, on cabriole legs, 29.5'' H x 24'' W
x 24'' D, est:$600/800
Condition: Structurally sound. With a heavy varnish to surface overall. Painted
decoration decently executed. Craquelure to surface of painted scenes. Mounts roughly
cast. General light marks, nicks and scratches. Very minor nicked losses to timber at
edges.
1015 A pair of Sevres style mounted porcelain vases
Late 19th/20th century, each with central scene of Venus and Cupid signed ''P. Roche''
with floral sprays to reverse, on a cobalt ground with gilt highlights, with curved
handles to sides, 2 pcs, 12.25'' H x 5.25'' W x 4.5'' D, est:$700/900
Condition: Porcelain apparently unmarked. Decoration nicely executed. Good overall
condition. General light marks and scratches to surface commensurate with age and
use. Mounts somewhat rubbed and slightly darkened. One vase slightly loose, threading
would benefit from tightening. Wreath mount to base indistinctly stamped twice on
each to underside, possibly ''Henry'' (?).