Locati Holds Two Online Sales To Close Out 2019 Calendar Year

Antique German Christmas Ornaments Excel

January 24, 2020

Locati LLC of Maple Glen, Pa., presented two December online-only auctions that garnered strong results. The firm typically holds one sale a month. The first took place from Dec. 2 to 16 and included vintage estate jewelry, fine 19th-century gilt bronze French clocks, Boehm bird figures, fine art, sterling silver and more. Also featured was a single-owner collection of turn-of-the-20th century German Christmas ornaments.
"The wonderful group of ornaments came in from a woman who attended one of our Saturday morning appraisals," said Michael Locati. “The ornaments did very well, and we had many collectors travel from hours away to preview the sale."
Among the highlights were a lot of four German paper Christmas ornaments, which sold for $1,400. A pair of Burmese monk figures went for $1,200, and an Art Deco diamond and sapphire cocktail ring sold for $2,300.
Locati’s single-owner vinaigrette collection took place from Dec. 9 to 16. This collection included predominantly English sterling silver vinaigrettes dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The small, decorative, sterling silver or gold boxes included sponges soaked with a desired scent or perfume. These unique pieces were often an indication of social ranking and were typically used during travel in the 18th and 19th century.
"We sold 100 percent of the vinaigrettes,” stated Locati. “There was good international interest in the collection."
Among the highlights were a Scottish horn, silver, and topaz vinaigrette that realized $300 and an 18-carat gold George IV vinaigrette by Charles Rawlings, which sold for $750. “We love to handle single-owner collections. Our December sales featured two great collections," commented Locati.
Locati LLC, located in suburban Philadelphia, specializes in downsizing and estate liquidation. Michael Locati is available for free appraisals at his facility every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition, Locati has a monthly on-site preview for each online sale. Locati LLC is located at 1425 Welsh Road, Ambler/Maple Glen, Pa.
For further information, call 215-619-2873 or visit www.locatillc.com.

 

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