September 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/25/2014
Ray Bradbury personal collection of silver platters and dishware. Extensive silver collection includes: (1) 5 salt shakers, including one with a Tiffany & Co. watermark; (2) circular 8'' plate; (3) 4 oval dishes, two with original watermarks to bottom, respectively from Heirloom and the International Silver Company. Each 8'' - 12'' in diameter; (4) award platter engraved at center, ''Ray Bradbury / In Appreciation / Los Angeles Library Association / 1978''. Measures 16'' in diameter with a Jowle brand watermark to bottom; (5) circular award plaque for the ''Tenth International Imitation Hemingway Competition''. Measures 12'' in diameter, (6) oval serving platter with a leaf pattern indentation at center. Measures 16''; (7) silver teapot with ornate patterns, 10'' x 9''; (8) three small cups, one with a Quadruple watermark to bottom and a second one with a Webster sterling watermark. Each 3'' x 2'' with handle missing to one cup; (9) silver hexagonal plant box, 7'' x 5.25''; (10) ornate bowl measuring 9'' x 4''; (11) two pairs of candle holders, 4'' x 3'' and 3.5'' x 4.5''; (12) six mugs, 3.25'' x 4''; (13) shot glass, 2'' x 3.5''; (14) bowl 7'' x 4.5''; (15) water pitcher 9'' x 9''; (16) trio dish spice holder with blue glass, 5'' x 4''; (17) small spice dish with similar blue glass and a handle, 2.5'' x 1.5''; (18) circular dish in two parts, 13'' x 2'', and (19) three tiny 3'' spoons. Tarnishing to most dishes, with significant tarnishing to one bowl, otherwise very good condition. Measures 27 pounds in total. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Ray Bradbury Personal Collection of Silver Plates & Dishware -- Including Tiffany Salt Shakers
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