1111    A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE EARLY ROOKWOOD EXHIBITION FLOOR VASE circa 1882 in Limoges glaze line with a chocolate brown hand painted decoration under a crystal clear glaze with large three-dimensional rose blossoms, buds and leafage applied to the shoulder. Gilt decorated accents, base and indistinguishable inscription. Impressed "Rookwood 1888" and "G" for Ginger clay color. Height 23". Estimate            $3,000-$5,000
Comments: The Limoges glaze line, sometimes called Cincinnati Limoges (the home city in France of Haviland & Co., the first major promoters of the technique), or Cincinnati faience (a French term for glazed earthenware), or Cincinnati barbotine (a French word for slip), is Rookwood's earliest attempt at underglaze slip decoration. A technique for polychromed slip painted decorations under the glaze was first developed in France around 1872. By 1875 Haviland & Co., based in Limoges, France, had acquired the secret of the technique and began producing the underglaze slip product in a studio in the Paris suburb of Auteuil. In spite of the fact that Haviland's ware was produced in Paris, not Limoges, it came to be known in the United States as Limoges ware. Quite sensational, Haviland's Barbotine, as it was called in France, caused quite a stir in the ceramic world when it was displayed in Philadelphia at the 1876, Centennial Exhibition, where it was seen by Cincinnatian M. Louise McLaughlin. McLaughlin returned to the Queen City determined to develop her own Limoges technique, which she did by January 1878. It was her underglaze slip technique that was used at Rookwood from the start. Rookwood's Limoges line looks crude compared to the later, more skillfully decorated lines such as the Standard, but in its day it was equal to anything produced by the French.

1112    A FINE TECO POTTERY ROMAN SALAD BOWL with four large buttressed legs with horizontal supports, the exterior in a mottled matte green glaze, the interior glazed in alabaster. Impressed Teco and displays partial Teco paper label. Diameter 11.75".Estimate          $3,000-$5,000

1113    NO LOT.

1114    A FINE FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND LIMOGES PAINTED BOX, 19th century. Rests on four bun feet, the rectangular container with rope skirt and engraved lock plate. The lid with applied gilt bronze flowers around the entire edge and the hinged cover set with an oval Limoges painted enamel 18th century style courting scene. The interior lined in green velvet. Height 2.5" Width 6". Estimate          $400-$750

1115    A CHARMING BRONZE FIGURAL INKWELL AND PEN HOLDER, French 19th century. The ink reservoir being a quaint cottage with hinged roof (lid) and the foot bridge acting as a pen with a hollowed out trunk being a pen holder. The entire sculpture set on an oval slat base. Height 3.5". Estimate            $75-$150

1116    A VERY FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY PAINTED LACQUERED TIN BOX. The overall body in red lacquer, the hinged lid finely painted with an interior tavern scene. Width 5.75". Estimate            $250-$400

1117    A VERY FINE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE BOX. Overall decorated with rows of florals and the lid with ornate strapwork and set with a hand painted miniature of a beautiful woman in 18th century dress. Portrait signed "Cordini." Diameter 3.75". Estimate          $150-$300

1118    A FINE HEAVILY ENGRAVED SILVERED BRONZE BOX, 19th century French. The side panels engraved with florals and the hinged lid intricately engraved with a 17th century style scene titled "Le Mariage" and signed "L. Crosio". Width 5.5" Height 2". Estimate          $150-$250

1119    A PAIR OF FRENCH BOXES. The first being a gilt compact with a hinged lid set with a faux cameo and mirror together with a faux tortoise shell oval box set with a relief medallion depicting love birds, laurels, torche, quiver of arrows and a wedding band. 1.75"-3". Estimate            $100-$200

1120    NO LOT.

1121    A FINE 19TH CENTURY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL POLYCHROME NOTEBOOK COVER with finely decorated floral, and M.O.P. inlay on black lacquer. Estimate            $200-$300

1122    A FINE 19TH CENTURY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL POLYCHROME INKWELL with two cut glass wells with bronze lids set in a finely decorated floral and M.O.P. inlay in black lacquer stand. 8"x12". Estimate            $250-$500

1123    A GOOD PAIR OF FRENCH 19TH CENTURY OPERA GLASSES in gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl. Marked "Ameer" on eyepieces. Length 4.25". Estimate            $50-$100

1124    A FINE PAIR OF FRENCH 19TH CENTURY OPERA GLASSES in gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl, with folding handle. Marked "La Corona Paris" on eyepieces. Overall length 10". Estimate            $100-$200

1125    A GOOD 19TH CENTURY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ GILT AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DRESSER BOX with inlaid M.O.P. bird and fountain scene, florals and gilt scrolling. 13"x10". Estimate            $300-$500

1126    A FINE PAIR OF FRENCH 19TH CENTURY OPERA GLASSES in gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl, with folding handle, marked La Reine Paris on eyepieces. Overall length 9". Estimate            $100-$200

1127    A GOOD 19TH CENTURY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL BOX with inlaid M.O.P. and polychrome florals on black lacquer ground. Length 5.5".Estimate            $100-$200

1128    A RARE AND UNIQUE FRENCH WROUGHT IRON TABLE LAMP circa 1920 hand formed intaglio shape of a crescent moon with facial features. Supporting a lamp fixture below silver wire tassels. Probably by Marjorelle and possibly for Daum Nancy, apparently unsigned. Height 12.5", shade fitter 3.25". Estimate          $400-$800