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the purchase, sale, claims settlement and insuring of antiques and
residential contents.
Vice President, NC Chapter of ISA,
Recording Secretary 2006-09
Recent Travels for Educational Purposes
Jan previewing items at the Historic Chinqua Penn Plantation Estate Sale,
held April 25-26 at the Greensboro, NC Coliseum. Many 17 -19th C examples of
ivory and bone figures and unique antiques.
Shown, an antique German Bone Dagger, Lot 12, featuring a crest with
griffins and knights, the guard of carved bone, forged steel blade, carved
bone scabbard with profile portraits of four kings and carved fruitwood tip,
16".
Lot 788, Spanish Powder Horn, 16th C, bone, etched boar and stag design
with wrought iron mounts, red damask and gold gallon strap, silk fringe
trim, 22"
Rhinocerous Horn Chilong Libation Cup, 18th C or earlier. Carved with three
Chilongs clamoring over the sides and emanating form the handle, on small
stepped foot. 3" H X 4.5" W X 3" D, some damage to one side of the spout.
Lot 463
Jeremiah Durr, Photographer
"Watch Channel 36, WCNC, Trash or Treasures, Jan
Robbins Durr, ISA CAPP, President Robbins Appraisals, will be viewing items
brought in by WCNC viewers to determine their worth. Stay tuned, and
check your attic for treasures!"
Clar with L. Little Auctions holding the carved drop front panel of a two
part Vargueno, walnut crucifixion and the descent from the cross Gothic
pattern depiction.
Interior with 14 drawers with 2 carved center doors, arcaded with ivory
columns. Other drawers mouted with Limoges enamel on copper depicting the
life of Christ.
Watch Channel 36, WCNC, Trash or Treasures, Jan
Robbins Durr, ISA CAPP, President Robbins Appraisals, will be viewing items
brought in by WCNC viewers to determine their worth. Stay tuned, and check
your attic for treasures!
