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January 23, 2012
Townsend Collection Part I Breaks Auction Records; Part II Scheduled for June 23
“I am intensely proud of my team. We utilized all of our resources to produce the sale that Antique Helper was built to handle. In the end, the Sunset was glorious on this day,” said Dan Ripley in a poetic closing statement. MOREApril Arts & Antiques Auction
April 29, 2007
Lot: 13Lot: 15 
 Embed this image:  | LOT 14Excellent Russian Silver Tankard Nichols PlinkeEstimate: $2500 - $5000 Realized: $20000 Spectacular Russian silver tankard with tandem hallmarks for Nichols and Plinke dated 1865. With engraved presentation inscription on lid: 'Given to Ilya Yakovlevich Shotlender from his superior (prikazchiki) at the Nevskiy (St. Petersburg) Wax Factory for his 25th anniversary (October 1841-1866)'. Body decorated with band of frolicking putti in floral enhanced attire, some with musical instruments, and handle in the form of a draped female figure; exquisite detail and textured surfaces, also well marked foot rim, base, and interior of lid. 8 1/2"H x 5 7/8"Diam. Minor dent in foot rim. |
