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Featuring items from fine local estates and collections! Offerings include paintings, furniture, rugs, works on paper, silver, clocks, decorative accessories, pottery, and more!!! Please plan to join us for a grand night at auction! No minimums! Absentee and phone bidding available!

Sale: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 3:00 P.M.

Previews: Friday, November 6, 10am -5pm & Saturday, November 7, 10am-3pm

Location: The LLAES Auction Gallery, 620 Cornerstone Court, Hillsborough

Directions: I-85 exit 165, towards downtown Hillsborough, left on Cornerstone Court.

Partial Listing:

Featuring the estate of Lou Ayers, Durham APS group,

Assorted: Large collection of early 20th century Art Glass; Moser; Strong collection of Carnival Glass, many signed Northwood; Amberina glass; Victorian enamel decorated glass; Cased cut to clear glass; Heisey punch bowl & cups; Victorian spooner; Lalique low bowl; Mary Gregory glass; Cut glass compotes, creamers, sugars, and more!; Figural pattern glass flower frog; Imari; Cloisonne; Engraved brassware; Canton teapot; Strong collection of blue & white porcelain including pair of English "Colonial" platters, Wedgwood bamboo & bird dinnerware, Spode, Davenport, and more!; English Imari; Royal Crown Derby "Imari" cup & saucer set; English Leeds; Copeland Spode soup and saucers; Herend bone dishes; Mottahedeh; Edwin Knowles teapot; Early 19th century English creamware teapot; circa 1870s Chinese scholar's square brush vase; Japanese tinware table lamp; Carved stone vase; Japanese ceramic warrior on lion's back; Soapstone Asian seals; English silver lustre lidded teapot; Chinoiserie easel frame; Mirrored gazing ball; Late 19th century American cut glass vase; Several nice pattern glass compotes & bowls; Victorian cut glass caster set; Seth Thomas mantel clock with mercury pendulum; Open escapement mantel clock; Set of Amethyst glass goblets, likely Fostoria; Cut crystal stemware; Large English 19th century pattern glass two handled footed bowl; Pair of circa 1950s Brass table lamps; 19th century French copper cookware; Copeland Spode "Rhine" dinnerware; Cobalt & gilt Syracuse China cup & saucer set; English porcelain dresser tray retailed by Gilman Collamore & Co.; 19th century Cobalt & gilt china plates; Parianware figure of Benjamin Franklin; Ceramic bust of Napoleon with marble base; Italian majolica pitcher, 19th century; Gouda pottery pitcher; French hand-painted creamers; Large 19th century sterling serving spoon; Piano shawls; Large hand-worked table cover; Japanese shawl; Books including Works of Johnson, Canterbury Tales, etc.; Studio pottery; Sterling silver sugar caster, Birmingham; Unusual brass fire fender & tools; Sterling souvenir spoon collection; Pair of 19th century brass candlesticks; English Chinese style plates with gilt edge; Leather bound books; French brass early 20th century chenet; Chilean early 20th century wall telephones in mahogany cases; Edison oak phonograph; Pewter pitcher and basin; Carved marble Asian bust; Pre-Columbian & Native American artifacts; Pair of monumental Asian temple jars with dragons & celadon glaze; Towle sterling silver flatware; Wallace sterling bowl; Sterling bread plates; Large Towle sterling platter; Georgian style epergne with five cut glass bowls; Very fine 19th century English silverplate tray; English fish service; Hand-carved monumental spread winged eagle; Pair of large hand-carved wooden horse heads for table base; German porcelain figural with dog, mounted to table lamp; Large seven light silverplate candelabra; Porcelain figural table lamp desk set; (2) Roman style ceramic busts of Hera & Zeus; Large ceramic tiger; Indian brass Ganesh; Silverplate Asian dragons; Contemporary Asian dagger with gilt hilt and brushed steel blade, hatchet; Tiffany sterling silver flatware; Sterling cocktail forks; Sterling salt & peppers; Coin silver; Danish silver; S. Kirk & Son sterling shell spoon; Brass veneered Indian elephant; 18th century style cat form Chinese pillow; Pair of bronze tone Asian water carriers; Seated Buddha figure; Bronze & bronze tone dog statues; Porcelain faun; Faceted crystal gazing ball; Hampden pocketwatch; Art Nouveau sterling match safe; Semi-antique floor globe; Antique cast iron train set; Pair of late 19th century Chinese porcelain bowls; 19th century English basalt including (2) teapots & creamer; Lalique art glass lidded dresser box; World of Currier & Ives book; Cobalt glass perfume; Heisey covered butter dish; Shirley Temple cobalt glass; Cut glass lemonade set; Cloissone reindeer; Art glass epergne; 19th century Ogee mantel clock; Insulators; Van Briggle bowl; Wedgwood bust of Eisenhauser; L. Hjorth 543 Eneret bust; Limoges; Nippon; R. S. Germany cup & saucer; Staffordshire; R. S. Prussia lidded biscuit jar, berry bowl set, chocolate set; Silver overlay tea set; Smoking pipe collection; Pair of Sevres porcelain cabinet vases; Haviland dinner service; Scalloped rim Chinese blue & white porcelain bowl, 19th century; Franconia German vignette; Marble collection; Collection of mustache cups; Pillar & scroll reproduction mantel clock; Waterbury 19th century ogee mantel clock; Lionel trains NEW7-58; 19th century Sextant in original case; Naval compass in case; Chinese circa 1900 porcelain charger; Deitz barn lanterns; Minnox buckets; Huge collection of first edition stamps; Early 20th century microscope in original case; Postcards, and much more!!!

Furniture: American Classical 1830s sewing stand with linen bag; American Empire sewing stand with lift lid; Pair of Kittinger dish top candlestands; Italianate leather & brass studded slant front desk on spiral twist stand; Wallace Nutting 18th century style side chair; 19th century American washstand; Circa 1900 large dining table of mahogany & mixed hardwoods; Set of (6) 19th century plank seat country side chairs; Circa 1910 oak Bowfront china cabinet with paw feet; Stickley (labeled) 18th century style corner cabinet with butterfly shelves; 1920s Queen Anne style china cabinet; Colonial Revival china cabinet with ball & claw feet; Art Deco style glass front bookcase; Pair of diminutive lady's shield back hall chairs; Wurlitzer Omni 6000; Asian gong with frame; Four panel lacquered Asian screen with mounted mother-of-pearl & stone floral and bird carvings; English Chippendale style lacquered Chinoiserie decorated secretary; Georgian style dressing table with faux slate top, mahogany, ball & claw feet; Circa 1900 oak pedestal dining table; Asian camphorwood carved blanket chest; Egyptian style gilt wood Recamier; Egyptian style gilt and polychrome painted custom armchair after King Tutankhamum's golden throne; English Art Nouveau marble backsplash and topped server with mirror; Federal style mahogany drop leaf dining table; King Tut's side table; Victorian marble top washstand; Set of (4) early 19th century English Windsor armchairs; Early 19th century NY drop leaf table; Custom Chippendale oxbow slant front desk; Inlaid Hepplewhite style two drawer side table; Pine school master's desk on stand; Pair of Italianate rope twist and painted armchairs; French matched mahogany veneer bed by Slack Rassnick Co.; and much more!!!

Estate Rugs: Antique Persian hand-tied area rug; Needlepoint area rug; Semi-antique hand-tied area rug; and more!

Fine Art & Mirrors: Reproduction Rococo style wall mirror; French style parlor mirror; (2) Chippendale style wall mirrors, custom made; Mary Brandt watercolor; Robert Clontz watercolor; OOC seascape signed "Verne;" OOC clipper ship signed "C. Sandberg;" Signed Japanese woodblock; OOB cow, unsigned; (3) Acrylics signed "Pepe;" Spanish dancer OOC; 19th century oval wall mirror; 19th century Tombstone form wall mirror; and more!!

Terms: No Reserves. All sales subject to the terms & conditions of sale. Cash, check, Visa, MC, AX, and Discover. 13% buyer’s premium. 3% discount for cash/check. 7.75% NC tax. NCFL#7452

Conditions: All items are available for examination and inspection prior to sale. Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine all items in which they have an interest.
L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as - is" "where - is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. staff members are opinions only and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you.

Terms: All sales are subject to the terms and conditions of sale. Bidding is available by live in-house bidding, absentee, and telephone. There is a 13% buyer's premium and a 3% discount for payment by cash/approved check. Live internet bidding is available on EBay Live Auctions with an 18% buyer's premium and a 3% discount for payment by cash/approved check. Payment is due at the end of the auction by cash, certified funds, approved check, Visa, MC, AX. NC sales tax is 6.75%. Auctioneer: Leland J. Little, NCAL#6139; NCFL#7452.

Absentee and Telephone Bids: Arrangements for absentee or phone bidding can be made by completing and submitting the Absentee Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. This form can be obtained on the website www.llauctions.com or by fax - 919-644-1245. All bids must be secured with a credit card number. All absentee bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor absentee and phone bids, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. is not responsible for failure to execute a bid. All bids are time stamped. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, written bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments.

Ebay Bids: Live internet bidding is available during the auction. Current bids on the internet will be executed on your behalf during the auction by Ebayliveauctions.com. However, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. cannot be held liable for live internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time on-line, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving live bids.

Payment: All items purchased in person must be paid for on sale day. All items purchased via absentee or phone bid must be paid for within five business days of sale date. If a buyer fails to contact L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. within 5 business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. For items purchased through EBay Live Auctions, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will contact and send an invoice to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. If an EBay buyer fails to contact and remit payment to L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. within 7 days following the auction, a NPB will be placed on their EBay account. If paying by check, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. Payment can be made by cash, approved certified funds, Paypal, Visa, MC, and AX.
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Ownership: Item ownership is conveyed immediately following the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. While we try to handle and store all items with great care, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen.

Packing and Shipping: Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will provide the information necessary for professional packing and shipping arrangements to be made. As a courtesy and at our discretion, we may agree to assist with packing and shipping, but this is done at the purchaser's risk. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.

Loading: Loading purchased items is the responsibility of the buyer. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will, as a courtesy, assist with the loading following the sale, but this is done at the risk and responsibility of the buyer. Arrangements for pick-up for buyers who wish to supply their own labor can be easily scheduled at the registration desk. L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. will have no liability for any damage while providing loading assistance.

Storage: Unless prior arrangements are made, pick-up within 10 working days of the auction is requested, or a $10.00 per day storage fee will be charged.

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