Spring 2024 Premier Firearms Auction
By Connecticut Firearms Auction
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Apr 27, 2024
8 Metals Drive Plantsville, CT 06479, United States
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Our Annual Spring Premier Firerams and MIlitary Auction. Featuring Colt, Smith & Wesson, Antiques, World War Two, NFA and Fully Transferrable Machine Guns, Hunting Rifles and Fine Shotguns.
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LOT 1:
1948 Chrysler Windsor in excellent condition. For details, call Ran: 054-5561223.
Start price:
$
25,200
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$1,150
LOT 2:
WMF coffee and tea set with tray. Includes coffee pot, teapot, creamer and sugar dish. Made of pewter with beautiful Art Nouveau design and embellishment. Measurements: Tray: 65cm x 38cm x 7cm (height). Coffee pot: 28cm height; handle to spout - 24cm. Teapot: 22cm height; handle to spout - ...
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$
240
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$120
LOT 3:
WMF Art Nouveau cutlery set with knife rests. With monogram. Measurements: 18-20cm. Width of rests: 8cm. In good condition. As a gift we are including a book about the Art Nouveau style: Art Nouveau by S. Tschudi Madsen World University Library. London, 1967. Text in English, translated from ...
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$
120
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$1,150
LOT 3.5:
Original photograph of the Weizmann family. Pinsk, end of the 19th century. Rachel Leah and Oizer Weizmann with their children and sons/daughters in law. Standing left to right: Masha Weizmann (physician) Anna ("Anushka") Weizmann (chemist) Moshe Weizmann, (professor of chemistry and ...
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$
50
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$170
LOT 4:
Antique porcelain inkwell by KPM, Berlin, 1900. Floral motif with golden trimming. On bottom signed Dr. Max Hannemann. Measurements: 18cm diameter x 8cm height. Without cover but otherwise in good condition.
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$
170
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$800
LOT 5:
Limoges Pâte-sur-pâte Art Nouveau jewelry box made of copper. 12cm width x 8cm length x 5.5cm height. In good condition. Not signed.
Start price:
$
160
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$950
LOT 6:
Incredible antique Art Nouveau inkwell, with female figure/mermaid and octopus. The motif is based on The Fisherman's Wife, a Japanese erotic woodblock design. 23cm x 22cm x 8cm height. Included, as a gift, is a book on Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau Collectables by Philippe Garner Originally Hamlyn ...
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$
380
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$280
LOT 7:
Double glass framed First Zionist Congress delegates, Basel, Switzerland, 1897. Name of delegate above photo and city, below. At center, in larger portrait, is Theodor Herzl. In English. Measurements with frame: 40cm x 38.5cm. Without frame: 35cm x 33.5cm. Printing unknown but estimated to be ...
Start price:
$
140
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$340
LOT 8:
Limoges Pâte-sur-pâte perfume bottle made of porcelain with nude female figure. 1940's. 7cm x 8cm x 8cm height x 3cm depth. The pump/atomizer is not original to the bottle.
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$
80
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LOT 9:
Antique Ottoman Turkish silver confiture dish. Embossment and engraving designs throughout with bird at top. Stands on four (lion) legs. 20cm x 20cm. Weight: 380g. In good condition. Without spoons.
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$
450
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$550
LOT 10:
Composition bust of Chaim Weizmann (first president of Israel) made for the Weizmann Foundation, 1953. Was presented to Dr. Chana (Anna/Anushka) Weizmann, Chaim's sister, honoring 25 years of service in science. 27cm height x 12cm. In good condition, save for two small chips, one on his ear and ...
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$
150
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LOT 11:
Beautiful vase by De Vecchi. Quadro model. Simple, modern and elegant vase made of 925 silver. Marked. Made in Milan (company established in 1935). 502grams. 17cm height x 8cm depth. In good condition with some very minor scratches (refer to pictures).
Start price:
$
850
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$6,000
LOT 12:
Rare five arm candelabra by Bezalel. Jerusalem, beginning of the 20th century. Made of brass with metal spinning and engraving. Four lions and the words (in Hebrew): "Or Chadash al Zion He'ir" and "Ki Ba Orech Kumi Ori". Marked "ירושלם" (pre-State establishment) and Bezalel Jerusalem. ...
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$
500
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$140
LOT 13:
Herend porcelain dish with cover. Floral motif with hand painted golden embellishment. At the top of the cover is a strawberry design. 10cm height. 9cm diameter.
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$
60
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$200
LOT 14:
Three seater settee and two matching chairs, originally from the home of Chaya Weizmann. Bench/sofa: 107cm width x 90cm height. Each chair: 47cm width x 90cm height. One crack in the wood of the settee and one in one of the chairs. Was reupholstered at some point, many years ago. Otherwise in ...
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$
330
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$200
LOT 14.5:
Davar newspaper: State of the Jewish People Established (in Hebrew), November 30, 1947 (day after decision by U.N.). Framed in double sided glass. 54cm x 42cm. Framed: 67cm x 55cm. Some age stains and signs at fold but in overall good condition.
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$
180
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LOT 15:
Ravissant silver three sectioned candy/nut dish. Sterling silver (925) with rosequartz stones connecting each section. Ravissant is a high end Indian company that fuses ultra sleek and modern high design with traditional elements. Measurements: ~26cm diameter; 4cm height. Weight: 525g.
Start price:
$
480
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$180
LOT 16:
Dr. Chaim Weizmann's autobiographical book, "Masa U'Maas". Schoken publishing, 1949. Printed in Israel. First edition. With handwritten inscription to his sister, Chaya (Weizmann) Lichtenstein: In Hebrew: "To my dear sister, Chaya Lichtenstein, with love from your brother, Chaim". In original ...
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$
150
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$400
LOT 16.5:
An antique Swiss marquetry inlaid cylinder music box, Fabrique de Geneve. 8 tunes. 55cm width x 15cm height x 23cm depth. With original song card. In working condition. In overall good condition with a bit of wear to the outer surface.
Start price:
$
250
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$150
LOT 17:
Lustig Gering Art Deco three arm candelabra. 1930's/40's, made in Israel. 833 silver. 255 grams. 22cm width x 16cm height x 9cm (base). In good condition.
Start price:
$
150
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$220
LOT 18:
Antique French inkwell with embossment of peacock feathers motif. White on white. 8cm height; 10cm diameter of belly/widest part. In excellent condition.
Start price:
$
220
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$500
LOT 19:
Antique Moroccan Torah scroll, end of 19th century. On klaf with nice calligraphy by sofer stam (scribe). The Torah is pasul (not kosher), as it would need to be checked and fixed by a sofer stam (in order to make it kosher again). Photographs try to give the viewer an idea of the scroll's ...
Start price:
$
1,000
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LOT 19.5:
Antique candlestick made of Portuguese silver, with hallmarks of maker. Early 19th century. Stands on lion's feet base. 491g 24cm height Base: 11cm x 11cm
Start price:
$
380
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$950
LOT 19.6:
Elaborate Volfovich (Nikolai) silver goblet. Made of sterling silver (925) by artist Volfovich, born in Odesssa. With pearls and rose embellishments. At center is a "book" with a silver "page" that can be released. On one side of the page is inscribed: "Beati Possidentes" which means ...
Start price:
$
900
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$360
LOT 20:
WMF Art Nouveau large platter made of pewter, with engraving of ivy motif. 72cm width x 46cm length x 9cm height. Included is a Sotheby's catalog, displaying the pieces from the same style and time: Sotheby's Catalog: Decorative Arts and Design from 1870. London, May 29, 2003
Start price:
$
180
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$100
LOT 21:
Sterling silver snuff box with floral motif hand engraving. 45mm width 22mm height x 35mm depth. Weight: 42.54g. In good condition.
Start price:
$
40
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$260
LOT 22:
WMF Art Nouveau large set for coffee/tea. Set of six crystal cups in pewter cup holders with matching spoons. Creamer, sugar dish and matching sugar cube tongs. Also included is filtered spoon and dish with glass liner in same ivy motif. Measurements: crystal cups, 9cm height. Cup holders 8cm. ...
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$
160
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LOT 22.5:
Herend porcelain dog statue. Hungary, 1939. Vastagh György. Signed. 45cm length x 31cm height x 13cm depth. In good condition; a small chip on its back (refer to photos).
Start price:
$
330
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$60
LOT 23:
Book: Art Nouveau by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Germany, 1997. 425 pages. Very substantial coffee table book, weighing more than 3 kilos, with a vast array of large, beautiful images. Text in English.
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$
60
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$90
LOT 24:
Rosenthal porcelain ducks. Signed K. Himmelstoss. Maker's mark, artist's signature and numbered. 14cm x 7cm x 7cm height.
Start price:
$
90
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LOT 25:
Havdala set made of silver: spice (besamim) box and candle holder. Besamim box made of 833 silver in flower design with engraving and embossment. 17cm height. 225g. Candle holder also with floral motif engraving and embossment. Marked 800 silver. 12cm height x 7cm width.
Start price:
$
320
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$300
LOT 25.5:
Rare historical broadside document highlighting the antisemitism that has persisted and continues to persist throughout history and beyond. The document, issued by the King of Sweden and Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, Frederick I, calls for the expulsion of the Jews in the landgraviate of ...
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$
250
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$100
LOT 26:
Jack Jaget lot of three: 1. Miniature Tehillim. In English and Hebrew. 5cm height x 4cm width. 2cm depth. Sinai publishing. In excellent condition. 2. Mezuza with wooden base. In ornate packaging. 13cm length. 3. Passover Hagada. 14cm x 7cm. In excellent condition.
Start price:
$
80
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$40
LOT 27:
WMF Art Nouveau salt dish made of pewter with crystal liner. Ivy pattern. 7.5cm x 3.5cm. One small, smooth chip on the inside of the liner. Otherwise in good condition.
Start price:
$
35
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LOT 28:
Art Nouveau painted ceramic centerpiece by Bernard Bloch (Austria). Marked at bottom, BB (Bernard Bloch). Signed Dubitzky 6235. Female figure holding up the ends of her dress, as if in a curtsy. Measurements: 30cm height x 36cm width x 30cm depth. There is a noticeable chip on the female ...
Start price:
$
180
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Sold for:
$40
LOT 29:
Rosenthal porcelain dish. White on white with blue floral motif. 18cm diameter.
Start price:
$
30
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$500
LOT 29.5:
"Yom HaMedina" newspaper, 14/5/1948: Newspaper of joint forces, all of the newspapers came together to print this in honor of commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel. Framed in double sided glass. 57cm x 43cm. In overall good condition. Fold marks.
Start price:
$
300
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$260
LOT 30:
A pair of HaZorfim weighted sterling silver Shabbat candlestick holders. Marked. 25cm height. Weight: 455g (weight with the heavy pedestal base: 800g).
Start price:
$
260
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$120
LOT 31:
Rare Imperial Russian silver kiddush cup with engraving of the Western Wall (Kotel HaMaaravi), Tower of David (Migdal David) and Dome of the Rock. With beautiful shtichel work. Moscow, 84 silver. Artist's mark. 7cm height x 6cm diameter. Weight: 37.54g. In good condition.
Start price:
$
120
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$120
LOT 31.5:
Dr. Chaim Weizmann, photograph. Bernardi Varsovie Photography. Warsaw, end of the 19th century. 23cm x 16cm. In good condition.
Start price:
$
40
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$50
LOT 32:
Art Nouveau fork and knife made of 800 silver with embossment of lily motif. Germany, circa end of 19th century. 800 and crescent moon hallmarks. Length of fork: 18cm. Length of spoon: 15cm. Weight: 84.5g.
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$
50
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LOT 33:
Antique cup holder with engraved inscription "to dear and loyal Dr. Margaliot, from David Skavirsky. Jerusalem, 1943". Germany, 1920. With 800 silver, crown and crescent moon hallmarks. 10cm width x 7cm height x 5cm diameter. Weight: 105g.
Start price:
$
90
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LOT 33.5:
Sterling silver Torah crown from the U.S.. An incredibally intricate and elaborate piece with a lot of engraving and embossment detail. With engraved dedication plaque in Yiddish. Weight: 3,090g Length: 51cm Two small bells are missing. Otherwise in very good condition.
Start price:
$
2,600
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$120
LOT 34:
Set of six Antique French gold-plated silver spoons, with image of Bacchus and floral embellishments. France, 1840. 800 silver. Minerva and maker's marks. In original box, with monogram. 15cm length. Weight: 162g.
Start price:
$
120
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LOT 35:
Capodimonte, Italian sculpture, handpainted, made of earthenware. Signed. 40cm height x 30cm width x 30cm depth. In good condition.
Start price:
$
90
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$40
LOT 36:
WMF Art Nouveau candy dish made of pewter. Stands on four balls. 21cm width x 12cm length x 9cm height. A bit of wear to the metal (refer to pictures).
Start price:
$
40
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$120
LOT 36.5:
Silver candy dish with cobalt blue liner. Cutting and embossment with floral motif throughout. England, 1880. Weight: 150g (without liner). 8cm height x 12cm diameter. With 5 hallmarks.
Start price:
$
120
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$220
LOT 37:
HaZorfim three arm candelabra made of sterling silver (925), Art Deco style. Marked. 28cm x 26cm height. Weight: 300g. Good condition.
Start price:
$
200
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LOT 38:
Set of three antique Austrian silver spoons from 1863. Marked silver 13 (833), year and maker, MD. 16cm length. Weight: 82.9g.
Start price:
$
60
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$50
LOT 39:
Book: Art Nouveau by Maria Costantino. Arlington Press. Bison Books Ltd. London, 1989. Printed in Spain. Large Hard cover book, 27cm x 37cm, filled with beautiful images. Text in English. The jacket is a bit damaged/has a few tears.
Start price:
$
50
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