An incredibly rare lady’s platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite, a 15-piece sterling silver punch set by Whiting, an outstanding pair of American 19th century carved mahogany tester beds, and an oil on board painting rendered in the manner of David Teniers (Belgium, 1582-1649) are a few of the expected top lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s November Major Estates Auction planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 4th, 5th, & 6th.
The auction, starting at 10 am Central time all three days, is packed with 1,222 choice lots in a wide variety of collecting categories. Bidding is available online, as well as live in the Crescent City gallery at 1330 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans. In-person gallery previews will begin on Wednesday, October 26th, from 10-5 Central time. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted.
With a pre-sale estimate of $100,000-$200,000, the lady’s platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite surrounded by a double concentric border of tiny round diamonds is easily the auction’s headliner. The split shank is also mounted with tiny round diamonds. The total diamond weight is 1.05 carats. The ring is accompanied by an appraisal and a GIA report.
The early 20th century 15-piece sterling silver punch set by Whiting, is expected to change hands for $4,000-$8,000. The set consists of a large punchbowl, 28 pints, in a grape and vine motif, twelve matching punch cups, and two punch ladles, one by Whiting, retailed by George Brodnax (Memphis, Tenn.), and a Towle example in the “Old English” pattern, plus a 2-tier wooden stand.
For more information regarding the Major Estates Auction slated for Friday and Saturday, November 4th, 5th and 6th, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.
