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W.J. Feeley Co. Sterling & 14K Gold Gothic-style Chalice
the bowl executed in solid 14K gold, rising above a sterling-gilt stem and foot, the cup with smooth tapered sides above a knop set with turquoise cabochons, each framed within chased vine and foliate ornament, the stem features four raised rosettes mounted with genuine opal cabochons, joined by scrolling Gothic strapwork, the circular base with raised lobes and applied quatrefoil medallions depicting the Crucifixion, Sacred Heart, Holy Family, and St. John the Baptist, each in high relief, lower border edged in gilt with engraved shamrock and vine motifs, the underside engraved: “Gift of Catherine Carney, May 22, 1913” stamped W.J. Feeley Co., sterling with shield hallmark, with original late-20th-century appraisal paperwork (Adrian Hamers Inc., 1996) and original Hoffman Gampetro Antiques purchase record
height 9 inches, total weight 17.2 troy ounces, sterling 11.6 troy ounces, 14K gold cup 174.7 grams

Estimate: $10000 - $15000

Serapi Oriental Room Size Carpet
10′ 2″ x 12′ 2″
end border missing, wear
Provenance: From a Bloomfield, Connecticut estate
Condition: presents well, some areas with lower pile, minor repairs

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Middle Eastern Silver Filigree Tea & Coffee Service in Syrian Presentation Case
silver filigree tea and coffee service in its original red velvet presentation case embroidered with the gilt Eagle of Saladin and Arabic for “The Syrian Arab Republic” such sets were typically produced as official Syrian state gifts for diplomats or dignitaries, includes oval tray, lidded sugar, eleven filigree cup-holders with ten porcelain liners, and twelve matching saucers; several pieces stamped S.22.
length of tray 24 inches, total weight 82.7 troy ounces

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Bidjar Room Size Oriental Carpet
late 19th century
7′ 6″ x 10′ 10″
Provenance: From a Bloomfield, Connecticut estate
Condition: presents well, a few areas with lower pile, a few possible repairs in center

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Continental Sterling Silver Chalice
Gothic Revival form with pierced knop and engraved dedication (1905), the chalice is executed in richly detailed Gothic Revival style, the bowl with a gilt interior above an openwork knop decorated with quatrefoil and lancet motifs, the lobed base is elaborately repousséd with scrollwork and tracery, underside engraved: “Presented by the Alumni of St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, to the Rev’d John Shanly, in memory of their sympathy of Dun de Chaulnes, 1905”, marked on base STERLING
height: 9 inches, total weight: 18.5 troy ounces

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Throw Rug
4′ 4″ x 6′ 5″
Condition: low pile throughout, two small cuts to one edge

Estimate: $400 - $700

Two Sterling Silver Chalice
the first chalice with a polished, gold-washed sterling silver cup over a gilt metal stem and foot, the octagonal base engraved “In Memory of Anthony T. Speranza – 1963” along with a modern Sterling Silver Spanish Chalice, textured cylindrical bowl on flared stem, the interior fully gilt, underside stamped “Spain” and “SILVER CUP STERLING”
first cup height 7 3/4 inches; overall height 7 3/4 inches, sterling silver cup weight: 4.9 troy ounces, total assembled weight 15.1 troy ounces; second height: 5 3/4 inches Total weight: 18.9 troy ounces

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Kirman Oriental Room Size Rug 10’8″ x 15’8″
Condition: one end fringe not present, very minor edge wear

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

French Jeweled Chalice, Francois Biais, Paris
A richly jeweled Gothic-style chalice, gold-plated over sterling, the cup struck with French hallmarks beneath the rim and the base stamped “Francois Biais – Paris – H3 81 – Made in France”
the deep, flaring bowl rises from a heavily ornamented knop set with oval faceted emerald-cut green stones, alternating with oval blue sapphires, each within chased Gothic mounts, the knop further decorated with raised beading and applied foliate detailing, the six-lobed base displays additional emerald-cut green stones, blue sapphires, and a central oval ruby, all within gilt Gothic surrounds, the outer perimeter bead-set with full-cut diamonds—21 stones totaling approximately 0.50 cts (per 1996 appraisal), the base also decorated with finely engraved and applied Gothic crosses, accompanied by original 1996 gemological appraisal from Dennis Jewelry Company, San Antonio, listing the gemstone weights as:
• Nineteen (19) emerald-cut green stones, approx. 30.00 carats total
• Four (4) oval faceted blue sapphires, approx. 8.50 carats total
• One (1) oval faceted ruby, approx. 1.00 carats
• Twenty-one (21) full-cut diamonds, approx. 0.50 carats total
also accompanied by prior purchase receipt (1998) and Antiques Roadshow appraisal notes (PBS Files, 7/20/2020)
7 1/2 inches high, 29.0 troy ounces

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
Depicting a romantic scene with two figures in the foreground, one appears to be the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, with her bow and arrows placed on the ground as she converses with a lady, they are surrounded in a lush forest with classical architecture in the background, 18th century
96″ x 60″
Provenance: A private collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: presents well, some fraying to fabric, some separation to center

Estimate: $2000 - $4000