An American Barometer.
  
American barometers are reasonably rare. This one is labelled by Simmons and Son, Fulton, NY, and dated on the the face 1857. Mahogany pie-crust moldings surround. The thermometer is working, however, the mercury for the barometer is not standing. H. 40", w. 2.75". $ 365.
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Five copper engravings by Pierre Gabriel Berthault (1737-1831). Overall 10.25" by 15" and smaller. Later Black frames with gilt linings. $285 for the group of five.
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French porcelain in the monteith form for holding wine glasses on rim above the punch. Scalloped rim with gilt with "Bourbon Sprig" decoration. H. 5". l. 12.5", w. 9". Restored invisibly.
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Chinese Export porcelain, late 18th century. Helmut creamer with floral decoration, no damage. H.5".
"Lighthouse" form chocolate pot with polychrome floral decoration. The upper and lower body has molded decoration as well as the lower lid (white on white). The handle was replaced with a tin handle in period, now called a "make do" handle. Height 9".
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