Results show actual prices realized, including buyer's premium, at Austin Auction Gallery. Past results are for reference only and are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
Silver & VertuPrice realized$6,765
Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000
(lot of 99) Sterling silver flatware service and unassociated serviceware, including: (eighty-eight) Bailey Banks and Biddle Company, King's pattern flatware service, all with triple KJA monogram, including: (7) hollow handle knives, approx 9.5"l; (5) hollow handle knives, approx 9 7/8"l; (2) hollow handle knives, approx 8.75"l; (1) hollow handle knife, approx 8 3/8"l; (12) dinner forks, approx 7 5/8"l; (12) salad forks, approx 7"l; (12) fish forks, approx 7 3/8"l; (8) flat handle butter spreaders, approx 6"l; (8) tablespoons, approx 7.25"l; (12) teaspoons, approx 5 7/8"l; (6) serving spoons, approx 8 3/8"l; (3) demitasse spoons, approx 4.25"l; together with (eleven) unassociated serviceware, including: (6) Gorham Manufacturing Company orange spoons, in the "King George III" pattern, designed by William C. Codman (1839-1921), with J.E. Caldwell retailer's mark, approx 5 7/8"l; (3) Simons Brothers cocktail forks, no observed monograms, approx 5.5"l; (1) Hamilton and Diesinger tablespoon, approx 7.25"l; (1) hollow handle knife, with stainless blade marked Sheffield, handle marked sterling, loss to tip of blade, approx 8 5/8"l; all housed in (two) fitted flatware boxes, largest box: approx 4.5"h, 19.5"w, 13"d, smallest box: approx 5.5"h, 14.75"w, 11.25"d; 114.93ozt (weighable silver only), 4,620 grams total (inclusive of all materials, excluding box), 19lbs total (for shipping purposes only)
DAY 3 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES · Jun 2026
View lot details →Lamps, Lighting & CandlesticksPrice realized$1,107
Estimate: $300 – $600
(lot of 4) Retro desk lamps, all unmarked, including: (2) mid-century modern gooseneck lamps, (one) attributed to Hamilton Industries, model 400-2512, c.1960s, observed operating, approx 18.5"h, 19.5"w, 15.5"d, (one) brown steel shade, on wood base with dished storage compartment, equipped with two fluorescent lights, observed operating, approx 18"h, 18.5"w, 6.25"d; (1) Modernist banker's lamp, attributed to Robert Sonneman (New York, b.1942) for Georges Kovac, c.1980s, black metal frame with colorless acrylic wings, equipped with light dimmer control, observed operating, approx 16"h, 15.5"w, 5.75"d; (1) postmodern desk lamp, attributed to Yaacov Kaufman (Soviet-born Israeli, b.1945) for Lumina, with adjustable chromed metal arm, in need of wiring; approx 25.5"h, 7"diam; 24.5lbs total
DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION · Feb 2026
View lot details →Fine ArtPrice realized$1,016
Estimate: $200 – $400
Framed oil on canvas painting, Still Life with Flowers, signed lower right J. Hamilton (20th c.), sight: approx 20"h, 24"w, overall: approx 27"h, 30"w, 7.5lbs
DAY 3- GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025 · Dec 2025
View lot details →Fine ArtPrice realized$183
Estimate: $200 – $400
(lot of 4) Framed stipple engravings in color on paper, after William Hamilton (English, 1751-1801), engraved by William J. Allingham, signed in pencil by the engraver lower right, from the "Months of the Year" series, published by G.J. Howell and Company, London, retaining Museum Galleries, London label verso, including: (1) "February," (1) "June," (1) "September," (1) "December," some overall toning commensurate with age, light warping to sheets, each sight: approx 12.75"h, 10.5"w, overall: approx 21.5"h, 17.5"w, 18.5lbs total
DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Nov 2025
View lot details →Firearms & MilitariaPrice realized$224
Estimate: $200 – $300
(lot of 2) Vintage .22 Rifles: J. Stevens and Company Takedown Rifle, Model 66, bolt action, .22 S,L, LR caliber, 22" barrel, tubular magazine, blade front sight, tangent rear sight, walnut stock, steel butt plate, wood is good, action good but stiff, bore semi bright with good appearing rifling, NSN' (1) Hamilton Takedown Rifle No. 51, mfg. C.J. Hamilton & Son, Plymouth, Mich., U.S.A, mfg. 1935-1941, bolt action, single shot, .22 S,L,LR. 19" barrel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight, makers information a receiver ring, hardwood stock, retains the retail tag of "Huey & Philp Hardware Co., Wholesale Hardware, Dallas, Texas", hardwood stock with finish loss, metal with brown spots, bore dark with strong appearing rifling, needs cleaning, NSN
DAY 2- FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Oct 2025
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$1,159
Estimate: $400 – $800
Estate Hamilton 14kt white and yellow gold lady's wristwatch, ovular bezel with tapering foliate terminals, set with (28) small round-cut diamonds, approx 0.84cttw, average color: H-I, average clarity: SI, white dial with dot and baton indexes, seventeen jewels, serial number SD29082, on chain bracelet with bicolor twisted ribbon links, box clasp with safety chain, case back hallmarked 14K gold, clasp hallmarked 14K, not currently operational, case: approx 14mm x 17mm, bracelet: approx 7"l, 19.1 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
DAY 1 - FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Oct 2025
View lot details →Fine ArtPrice realized$254
Estimate: $80 – $150
(lot of 4) Framed engravings on paper, including: (2) aquatints, after William Hamilton (English, 1751-1801), engraver Francesco Bartolozzi (English/ Italian, 1728-1815), from the "Months of the Year" series, comprising (one) "May," (one) "November," foxing near upper left side, each sight: approx 11.5"h, 9.5"w, overall: approx 14"h, 12"w; (1) aquatint, "Morning Employments," after Henry William Bunbury (English, 1750-1811), sight: approx 12"diam, overall: approx 14 5/8"diam; (1) Woman and Child at the Fireplace, after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), engraver Gilles Demarteau (French/ Belgian, 1722-1776), sight: approx 10"h, 7.5"w, overall: approx 14 5/8"h, 12"w; 9lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Jun 2025
View lot details →Books, Manuscripts & ArchivesPrice realized$122
Estimate: $100 – $300
(lot of 22) Books: on the subject of American government and literature, including: (8) "The Works of Alexander Hamilton," the Federal Edition, edited by Henry Cabot Lodge, published by G.P. Putnam and Sons, numbered 566/600, partial set comprised of 8 out of 12, lacking second volume, (14) "Little Journey's to the Homes of the Great," by Elbert Hubbard, published by W.M. H. Wise and Company, printed by Roycrofters, complete in 14 volumes, ornately embossed landscape scene on covers and spine, largest: approx 9 5/8"h, 6.5"w, 2"d, 41.5lbs total PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.
SPECIAL 9AM START - DAY 1 JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Jun 2025
View lot details →Historical & Political MemorabiliaPrice realized$4,669
Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000
Framed franked envelope, signed lower left A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton, American, 1755/57-1804, first U.S. secretary of the treasury 1789-1795), addressed to Jabez Bowen, Esquire (American, 1739-1815, militia colonel during the American Revolutionary War 1776-1777, Deputy Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1780 and 1781-1786, delegate to the Constitutional Convention 1790), Providence, Rhode Island, framed together with a printed portrait after John Trumbull (American, 1756-1843), certificate of authenticity issued by The Quill & Pen, Autographs and Documents of Distinction, Dallas, Texas, envelope: approx 3.5"h, 4.75"w, overall: 39.75"h, 27.25"w, 13.25lbs
DAY 1- FEBRUARY 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Feb 2025
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$2,032
Estimate: $150 – $350
(lot of 2) Hamilton American Classic Lloyd wristwatches, housed in branded boxes, not currently operating, likely in need of batteries, including: (1) model H19311733, stainless steel case, black dial with Arabic numeral hours, second hand sub-dial, quartz movement, on a Hamilton black leather strap with deployant clasp, case: approx 28 mm, (1) base metal bezel, stainless steel back, silvered dial with Arabic numeral hours, second hand sub-dial, quartz movement, on a worn Hamilton red leather strap, accompanied by an additional Kreisler black leather strap, case: approx 28 mm; largest box: approx 3 1/8"h, 5 1/8"w, 5 1/8"d, 1.5lbs total (for shipping purposes only) Note: This lot is sold AS ISProvenance: Collection of a gentleman, Austin, Texas
NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
DAY 1 - FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Dec 2024
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$699
Estimate: $500 – $700
(lot of 2) Hamilton wristwatches, housed in original branded boxes with owner's papers, including: (1) Khaki Field Mechanical, model H69409930, serial number F7S SWB XWG, stainless steel case with black PVD coating, black dial with Arabic numeral hours and triangular indexes, automatic movement, on a durable textile strap, observed operating, case: approx 38 mm, (1) Khaki Field Titanium, model H705751, serial number C07611, titanium case with black PVD coating, black dial with Arabic numeral hours, date aperture at three o'clock position, automatic movement, open case back, on a durable textile strap, observed operating, case: approx 42 mm; each box: approx 4.75"h, 5.5"w, 5.5"d, 3lbs total (for shipping purposes only)Provenance: Collection of a gentleman, Austin, Texas
NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
DAY 1 - FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Dec 2024
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$381
Estimate: $150 – $350
(lot of 2) Hamilton wristwatches, housed in original branded boxes with owner's papers, not currently operating, likely in need of batteries, including: (1) Jazzmaster Thinline, model H385111, stainless steel case, blue dial with Arabic numeral hours, date aperture at six o'clock position, quartz movement, on a Hamilton black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle, case: approx 42 mm, (1) Khaki Action Chronograph, model 630323, stainless steel case, silvered dial with Arabic numeral hours, date aperture at four o'clock position, crown shield, quartz movement, on a black rubber strap, case: approx 34 mm; largest box: approx 4.75"h, 5.5"w, 5.5"d, 2.25lbs total (for shipping purposes only) Note: This lot is sold AS ISProvenance: Collection of a gentleman, Austin, Texas
NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
DAY 1 - FINE WINTER DECEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Dec 2024
View lot details →Lamps, Lighting & CandlesticksPrice realized$519
Estimate: $400 – $600
Victorian sterling silver and glass oil lamp, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, Scotland, c.1892, now converted to electricity, glass reservoir, above a silver standard modeled as a Corinthian column, on a stepped square base, engraved with an armorial griffin's head and monogrammed AB, weighted/ reinforced, approx 22.75"h (to top of glass reservoir), 6 3/8"w, 6 3/8"d, 11.25lbs (inclusive of all materials, for shipping purposes only)
DAY 3- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Nov 2024
View lot details →Books, Manuscripts & ArchivesPrice realized$732
Estimate: $300 – $500
Framed United States land grant on vellum, signed by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845, Seventh U.S. President), countersigned Elijah Hayward (1786-1864, Commissioner of the U.S. General Land Office), certificate number 11255, granting public land in return for payment to Samuel Holliday of Hamilton County, Indiana, dated December 2, 1830, Land Office seal lower left, small holes at folds, small tear at lower left corner, sight: approx 9.5"h, 15.75"w, overall: approx 23.5"h, 29.5"w, 12.25lbs
DAY 2- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Nov 2024
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$254
Estimate: $200 – $400
Hamilton 14kt yellow gold case wristwatch, champagne dial with baton markers, Swiss automatic movement, later brown leather strap with embossed reptile pattern, stainless steel buckle, marked size 18XXL, spotting to dial, back of case engraved "John K. Bounds/ Upon Retirement/ September 1, 1960/ Humble," case: approx 35 mm, 39.8 grams (inclusive of all materials)
DAY 1- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Nov 2024
View lot details →Pocket WatchesPrice realized$381
Estimate: $80 – $100
(lot of 6) American open face pocket watches, all housed in silver-tone metal cases, including: (1) New York Standard Watch Company Lever Set Chronograh, white enamel dial with Arabic numeral hours and five minute markers, seconds hand and subdial, movement serial number 5532200, Silverode case, hands need straightening, (1) Hamilton, white enamel dial with Arabic numeral hours and five minute markers, seconds subdial, movement serial number 641939, 17 jewels, Philadelphia Watch Case Company Silverode case, chips and hairlines to enamel dial, (2) American Waltham Watch Company, (one) movement serial number 13073776, Silverode case, case back with worn engraving, (one) movement serial number 17452579, Fahys Oresilver case, case back personalized, (2) Elgin National Watch Company, (one) movement serial number 11085341, Keystone Silveroid case, lacking bow, (one) hinged swing-out dial and movement, lacking crystal; largest case: approx 60 mm, 787.5 grams total (inclusive of all materials)
DAY 2- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION · Oct 2024
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$214
Estimate: $100 – $200
Hamilton "Thin-o-matic" watch, stainless steel case, Native American silver (content unknown) watch tips in the form of peyote birds, with turquoise channel inlay, on a stainless steel stretch bracelet, back of watch case engraved J.H. Morris/ in appreciation/ Ruidoso Schools, watch observed operating, case: approx 34 mm, 56.3 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
DAY 2- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION · Oct 2024
View lot details →Watches & ClocksPrice realized$1,830
Estimate: $600 – $1,200
(lot of 20) Pocket Watches: (1) Waltham Open Face, 14kt Gold Case, SN 17704303 Arabic numerals, seconds sub dial, red numbers at dial edge, fully wound, balance wheel good, starts then stops, the inside of the case marked "Roy" over "14k 585/1000 Fine"; (1) Hampden William McKinley Open Face Railroad watch, observed operating, 17 jewels, SN 3517020, Dueber 20 year case with light engraving; (1) Hamilton Railroad open face, model 992, SN 893982, 21 jewels, adjusted 5 positions, double roller, full wound, runs for a few minutes then stops, good balance wheel, engraving at back of case; (1) South Bend Open Face Railroad watch, SN 1132971, 21 jewels, "adjusted to temp & five positions", double roller, fully wound, starts and stops, balance wheel good, gold fill case with engraving on back side; (1) Ingersoll Reliance open face, SN 114854, 7 jewels, fully wound, balance wheel seems good, not operating,10 year gold fill case; (1) Elgin Open Face, SN 10647463, observed operating, 15 jewels, damascened, size is 17 or 18, Arabic numerals, second sub dial, initials engraved at back side of gold fill case; (1) Waltham Open Face, SN 2354356, good balance wheel, starts and stops, 10 year gold fill case, Arabic numerals, seconds sub dial; (1) American Waltham Key Wind, lacks key, SN 3200954, balance wheel seems good, Roman numerals, seconds sub dial, fine engraving at rear of case; (1) Illinois Burlington, 21 jewels, SN 3218069, observed operating, "Adjusted Temp & Positions", double roller, Roman numerals, seconds sub dial, house in octagonal case; (1) Elgin Open Face ladies watch, 15 jewels, SN 12983284, observed operating, monogram at back of 20 year gold fill case; (1) Illinois Centennial Open Face, silver face in gold gill case, Arabic numerals, seconds sub dial, watch is operating but unable to open; (1) Longines, Arabic gilt numerals, seconds sub dial, chain loop broken, unable to open; (1) Hampden Molly Stark Hunter Case, Dueber 14kt gold fill, SN 2408778, Roman numerals, seconds sub dial, fractured face, balance wheelappears good, not operating; (1) Elgin Hunter Case, 15 jewels, safety pinion, balance wheel seems good, 25 year gold fill case, worn engraving on case, SN 11114897, Roman numerals, second sub dial, not operating; (1) Elberon Hunter Case, Lancaster Watch Company estimated 17 or 18 size, SN 110185,fancy scroll engraved gold fill case, balance wheel seems good, lacks hour and second hand, not operating; (1) Elgin Hunter Case, gold fill, the interior dust cover dated 1887, balance wheel seems good, movement fully wound, SN 2807500, case with engraved lady on horse at one side, opposite engraved with house,
mountains, trees, face with Roman numerals, seconds sub dial, not operating; (1) Seth Thomas Hunter Case, gold fill case, SN 908870, balance wheel seems good, movement fully wound, Roman numerals, seconds sub dial, engine turned case exterior, not operating; (1) Beguelin Houriet Tramelan Hunter case, 13 "jewells", SN 11202, key wound, lacks key, balance wheel seems good, fracture on face from 11 to 4 position, the engine turned case material unknown, operational status unknown; (1) Waltham Hunter Case, 7 jewels, SN 26707273, observed operating, Arabic numerals, second sub dial, engine turned case exterior, gold fill case, chain; (1) Rollie Incabloc Hunter case, 17 jewels, Roman numerals on cartouche tabs on engraved face, engraved case, unable to open back; largest case: approx 56 mm, smallest case: approx 32 mm, 3.25lbs (for shipping purposes only)
DAY 3- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION · Sep 2024
View lot details →BoxesPrice realized$413
Estimate: $80 – $150
Arabesque parquetry inlaid backgammon game box/ board, having rectangular hinged top, revealing interior board, accompanied by items including: (1) book: "Rules of the Game: Backgammon," Suzanne Goldberg & Robert Hamilton, published by Gamescape, copyright 1996, (7) various sized dice, (30) game pieces, box: approx 3.25"h, 16.5"w, 8.25"d, 3lbs total
DAY 3-March 2024 Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event · Mar 2024
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$732
Estimate: $300 – $500
Estate Hamilton 14kt white gold ladies wristwatch, dial with Arabic numeral indices, bezel and shoulders accented with round and baguette diamonds, twenty-two jewel movement, on a Speidel 1/ 40 10kt rolled gold plate (RGP) bracelet, case: approx 19 x 15 mm, bracelet: approx 6"l, 14.8 grams (inclusive of movement and crystal) Start Price: $200.00
October Fine Estates Auction Event - Day 3 · Oct 2023
View lot details →WristwatchesPrice realized$183
Estimate: $200 – $400
Vintage estate wristwatch, rectangular dial with Roman numerals, wind movement, the case in platinum (tested), set with two navette form diamonds and eighteen round diamonds, approx 0.25cttw, average color: H-I, average clarity: SI, on a worn JB Champion black cord bracelet, with 10kt rolled gold plated clasp, safety catch, observed operating for 10 minutes, approx 6"circumference, 18.7 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE Start Price: $150.00
September "Once in a Lifetime" Auction Event - Day 3 · Sep 2023
View lot details →Coins, Currency & StampsPrice realized$413
Estimate: $300 – $500
(2) Republic of Texas Currency notes:(1) $20 note, serial numbered 2831 dated July 10, 1839, signed Mirabeau B. Lamar (1798-1859) as President; (1) $1 note serial numbered 2776 dared July 9, 1840, signed by the acting treasurer and J.W. Simmons, Comptroller *Note: James Wright Simmons(c. 1790-1858), brother of Cleveland Wright who died at the Alamo. Simmons was also cousin to Hamilton Bee whose family figured importantly in early Texas. Simmons became Secretary of the Treasury in 1840. Start Price: $200.00
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2 · Jun 2022
View lot details →JewelryPrice realized$333
Estimate: $150 – $250
(lot of 3) Vintage ladies diamond set gold cased wristwatches, including: (1) Hamilton watch, 14kt case, on black cord with safety chain; (1) Omega watch, 14kt case, on black cord; (1) Bulova watch, 14kt case, on expandable metal Speidel br
DAY 2 ANTIQUES, FINE ART, JEWELRY, GOLD COINS
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