Page 233 - 86-Book2

LOT 1285
Massive Charles Mandeville Schott Jr. Perched Eagle Memorial Bronze Statue - Standing approximately 64 3/4 inches tall, this eye- catching piece was produced as a memorial to Charles Mandeville Schott Jr. (1846-1919), who is known as a generous donor of items to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The base is hexagonal with four ornate feet and a hexagonal central column featuring gothic style vaulted “windows”. The column culminates in a crown-style hexagonal ring featuring floral motifs, within which rests a sphere marked “TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ CHARLES MANDEVILLE SCHOTT, JR./1846-1919”. On top of the sphere, and a separate attached piece, is perched a massive eagle that has the appearance of having just landed or about to take flight. Charles Schott Jr. is known for having donated over 100 items to the MET upon his death, many of which included arms and armour, some of which are still exhibited to this day. CONDITION: Excellent, the metal showing mostly bright with some areas showing an attractive, very slight antique patina, a few scattered spots of darker patina, and minimal handling/ storage evidence. An excellent decor piece associated with one of the world’s premier art museums! Estimate: 11,000 - 16,000
LOT 1286
Engraved and Gold Embellished Pair of French Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols with Carved Stocks -A) C. Coignet Flintlock Pistol - NSN,
54 cal., 6 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold/bright finish,
walnut stock. This pair of pistols was
manufactured by Claude Coignet
of St. Etienne, France, in the late
18th century. Double barrel pistols
are very rare and were expensive
and difficult to produce. Engraved
and gold embellished examples like this were owned by dignitaries, high ranking military officers, and a few wealthy land holders. They are marked “CDE COIGNET” on the right locks
and “ST ETIENNE” on the left locks. Both are also marked with “TORDU” (French for “twist”) on the ribs with gold
fill. The octagonal sections of the barrels, sun ray designs around
the blade front sights, barrel tangs,
and engraving backgrounds are also
gold filled/washed. The engraving patterns are a floral aside from the
martial designs on the lock tails. The stocks have coordinating floral carving,
silver furniture, and are fitted with fancy thumb plates. Wooden ramrods with metal
rammers are fitted under the barrels.
CONDITION: Fine overall. 70% of the original gold finish remains. The locks
and furniture are mostly bright and have some aged patina and light
pitting. The forward sections of the barrels have traces of original blue
finish and otherwise a brown patina with some light pitting. The stock
has some hairline cracks on the right side of the forend and a faint repair
on the underside below the breech. The carving and engraving patterns
are crisp, and the locks function excellently.
B) C. Coignet Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 6 7/8 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/gold/bright finish, walnut stock. As discussed in A.
CONDITION: Fine. 70% of the original gold finish remains. The front of
the barrels has primarily a dark brown patina and traces of the original
blue finish. The locks are mostly bright, and the furniture has primarily a dark
aged patina. There are patches of oxidation and mild pitting scattered throughout.
The stock is very good and has some minor dings and scratches, crisp carving, and some
small chips at the locks. The barrel wedge is absent. The locks function excellently, and the markings and engraving patterns are mostly crisp. Provenance: The Robert Bretherton Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500 231