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Emporium | October 1, 2026

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American & English furniture deaccessioned from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and The Brooklyn Museum, Anglo-Indian and French furniture; pocket watches by Longines, Elgin & Waltham, a Rolex Datejust wrist watch; silver items; American, British and Continental paintings and prints; stamps; jewelry; Chinese export, British and European porcelain; a Marx Windup Gang Busters police car and a collection of lead toy soldiers; carpets; glass; property from the Thalheimer Family, Richmond, VA, the Tessa Ader Trust, Charlottesville, VA., and a Private Richmond, VA, collection
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Lot 189

Old Sheffield Plate Biggin with Stand, Matthew Boulton

Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$150

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English, early 19th century, round form, gadroon borders, wood handle, ivory finial, let in shield, base with scroll legs and paw feet, pot with double sunburst marks for Matthew Boulton, 9-1/8 x 8-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: Lifetime Collection of a Granville, Ohio Collector

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

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Lifetime Collection of a Granville, Ohio Collector

base unmarked, probably replated, damage to finial, missing burner, wear, and loss to plate Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.