Ottsville Auction of Items of Alfred & Rolly Bester Estates

Alfred Bester ( 1913-1987) is best known as a

Science Fiction author. The items in this auction are from his residence near Ottsville PA. When he passed away this residence...

Rolly Bester (1917-1984) was an actress and

advertising executive. She performed on Broadway before World War II, had numerous roles on radio including Lois Lane in The...

Antique "The Staunton Chessmen Set", No. 2442

In Ebony and Boxwood, London, 19th century, in dovetailed chest with chessboard.

(2) stoneware crocks

(2) stoneware crocks

(2) flat irons

Early tin cutout Keystone Varnish sign, 14"h

Solid brass mortar and pestle

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Box of laboratory glassware- flasks, funnel, lamp,

etc. and 3 glass oil light chimneys

Tinted German Print, 1875, Cavalry Soldier on

Horseback, 18" x 13.5", "In Memory of My Service 1875, Strong, Powerful and Free Through Unity, Germany Honors Glory and Holds...

Pre-Owned -- Zettlemoyer Auction Co. is not a

retail store. Everything is pre-owned and may contain defects, flaws, and use and handling marks. We try to describe to the best...

Framed set of Oliver Twist cards

Early engraving of a Hot Air Balloon;Old Mill - - Covered Bridge

1926 Art Nouveau print "Die Elf Sharfrichter"

The Eleven Executioners by Serapion GrabAND "Cries of London" etching,AND "Momkat" print by B. Kliban

1935 Saturday Evening Post cover reprint

AND Enameline Stove Polish print (some staining),AND Norman Rockwell - Golden Rule print

2 J.M.W. Turner prints: "Rain, Steam and Speed"

1844 AND The "Fighting Temeraire" Tugged To Her Last Berth, 1838

Heavy Brass Lantern-Burner Missing- Dented, some

repairs; AND brass finger loop candle holder

Apollo EPNS sugar, creamer and water pitcher

7 miniature framed prints and 2 Child on Pony

Framed prints and Christmas House print

OWL figure made up of compasses and pocket watches

by V. Rasines.

Seth Thomas drop octagon wall clock

Ansonia Iron Shelf clock with Eagle Finial

Open Escapement, Porcelain face

Bulova Battery Operated Shelf Clock

(has corrosion at battery connection)Anniversary Clock:Wall Thermometer, Barometer, Hygrometer

Box lot of laboratory items: glass slides, lenses,

syringes, flasks, bottles, etc.

"Revue Negre" sales poster, 45" x 30"

Charcoal Drawing of Johannes Brahms by L. Lupas

1933, 24" x 20". Louis Lupas is widely acclaimed for his pastel portraits of Presidents, politicians and other historical or...

Male Portrait Charcoal Drawing by L. Lupas,

Personalized "To our dearest friends - - -" 6/1933 L. Lupas, 24.5" x 18", clean shaven

Line Drawing of a Man with Moustache, SLR Lupas

20.5" x 16.75"

Book- "Artists in Music Today" 1933

with 50 full page drawings by Louis Lupas, the book is signed by Lupas and 2 of the illustrations are signed by the...

4 picture frames: 16.5" x 14" to 41" x 26"

Floral Still Life painting on hardboard SLL RH

and 2 framed male portrait photo & print. Framed photo is of Red Smith, famous sports columnist; two of his autographed books are...

Wood block print: Geisha Playing Kitsune-Ken

by Keisai Eisen, 19th C.;Wood Block print: Matasugu Kurinoki Koshiro Matasumoto by Toyokuni UtagawaPainting on silk: Court Ladies...

Watercolor " Alfie's Teapot" SLR Deanna Suder,

1989, framed. Along with the original teapot and candle holder shown in painting. Alfie is Alfred Bester Sci-fi author who was...

Vintage Heriz wool rug, 58" x 80"

Vintage Persian rug, 51" x 67"

Vintage Persian rug, 51" x 81"

Tibetan-Chinese Dragon Rug 31" x 60"

(2) Anglo-Persian rugs 62" x 91" & 63" x 90"

Oriental Wood Block Print- Seated Nude Combing Her

Hair, on green ground, 19.5" x 15";AND framed Tulip fabric - 2 tears, 28" x 38"

Group of 5 French copperplate engravings

of Fencing (Escrime) positions possibly by Robert Benard

Assorted Books and records - mostly music and

musicians - all titles as pictured.

Rolly Bester Scrapbook including many photographs,

head shots, scenes from productions and news articles

August Waeldin microscope with Bausch & Lomb

optics 0.7X and additional pcs as shown. All in wooden case which may not be original.

(3) decorative wooden boxes, one has key. One

appears to be for eyepieces. One contains pen tips, art gum erasers and label. Other has 2 compartments

(2) Copeland Spode Woodpecker pcs. Each is

missing a handle and has various chips along bottom edges.

Wedgewood Shell dishes - (8) are 9" two appear to

have chips on back or edge; (4) are 11" (1 chipped). Also large platter John Maddock & Sons England with chip as pictured

Asstd silverplate and stainless pcs as

shown including Rolly Bester's monogrammed jewelry box. Some pcs monogrammed.

Sterling monogrammed plates, footed toothpick

holders, infant birth record spoon and serving spoon. All as pictured.

Vintage eyeglasses and eyeglass cases

Plaster nude reclining female bank -

approximately 12" long x 6" wide

Silverplate & other pieces incl Waldorf Astoria

coffee pot by D.W. Haber & Son NY . Hallmarks pictured on reverse of pieces

Two level wood and glass round coffee table -

measuring approx 40" in diameter

2 vintage chairs - one is Barley Twist armchair,

other is side chair

Federal Mahogany Carved Sofa measuring

approx 65" x 25" deep x 36" high at back

(2) upholstered wing back type chairs

Candlestick phone - working condition unknown

(2) Royal Typewriters used by Alfred Bester to

write his novels and assorted pens in a Holiday Magazine mug, the stands for these typewriters are selling in lot #226 in this...

Alfred Bester novels (12) in English and various

foreign languages as pictured

Fireplace tool set w/duck heads

(2) large wicker baskets

1950s & 1960s Life, Look, & Post magazines &

others - Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy

Pre-Owned -- Zettlemoyer Auction Co. is not a

retail store. Everything is pre-owned and may contain defects, flaws, and use and handling marks. We try to describe to the best...

(2) electrified Rayo oil lights and assorted

glassware including decanter, pitchers & covered dishes

Glassware including 12" amber glass pedestal

covered dish; Commodore Perry mugs, Avon goblet; Seagram's Gin covered dishes, reamer and more as pictured

Bucks County by Royal Sebring Ohio partial set of

dishes as pictures. Some pieces have chips and cracks

Assorted plates including Queen's Bone China

Horchow Collection, Adams Cries of London, Figa's & others as shown.

Decanters, bottles & dishes. Tallest is about 9"

Old bottle in back is William Neis Doylestown and is cracked. Small pair in front labeled Made in England.

Pitchers and mugs including Holiday Magazine,

Vat 69 Gold, Beans & Berries Royal Crownford Staffordshire Ironstone measuring cup, Estee Lauder 1978 pc; and others as pictured....

Teapots including Hall 6 cup; Wm Adams & Sons;

and others. Tallest is approx 9.75".

Doll in wooden rocking chair. Doll is "Tina" by

St. George Doll Co. Limited Edition of 500.

3 pc tea set - teapot with sugar and creamer -

Teapot is approx 6.75" tall.

(4) copies of a flip activity book - A Trip to

Woodland; spiral bound with handle; appear to be unused

Decanters, small bowl, & other pcs - see photos

for markings on bottom of pieces. Tallest is approx 11.75"

Ashtray assortment including Cinzano, The

Ritz-Carlton, Sardi's & others as pictured. May be a few chips.

Asstd lot to include monogrammed sugar tongs;

leather dice cup with die; Lemarire Fab Paris opera glasses (some missing pcs); Harry Kalas statue Citizens Bank Park Exclusive;...

Asstd glass stoppers - 3 marked Pyrex, one broken

on bottom as pictured

Wooden chess pieces - 32 total, king is approx

5" high; some show cracking as pictured

(21) Vintage Cigarette lighters in Attracto box

including Zippo, Continental, Colvair, Firefly, Mastercraft, & others.

Belt Buckles (8) including German silver, solid

brass; Steven Knight Wildlife and others.

Sterling napkin ring pair monogrammed "Alfie" and

"Rolly"

Vintage Watches and watch bands including

American Bald Eagle by Al Agnew pocket watch in orig case, Timex, Vicence, Quintel and others as pictured.

Vintage Men's jewelry including some sterling pcs;

New York City Transit tokens; coin cufflinks; ladies watch & other pcs as shown

Asstd vintage fish motif hooks and ring; some pcs

missing tails as shown

Foreign vintage postcards - Japan, India, China &

One pound Bank of England and 1956 six pence coin

Siegfried Wichmann Posters 1900 book -

posters appear to be in good condition but overall book is not; Sheet of Elvis 29 cent USPS postage stamps; postcard sent in 1954...

Vintage copper hanging pot and brass spittoon

Assorted craft books - applique, quilts, cross-

stitch, crochet, Christmas and more as pictured.

Rexcraft Official Bugle Boy Scouts of America

Glassware including toothpick holder, blue

hen on nest and other pcs as pictured

Copper Swan Spout Teapot and Copper skillet

Copper Saute pan with lid, 11" dia.

AND Copper 6" dia. & 7" dia. sauce pots (7" has considerable scale from hard water buildup in interior)ALL have iron handles...

Copper teapot on wrought iron stand w/warmer

AND other copper teapot w/porcelain handle and other copper warmer/burner.ALSO copper sauce pot 8.5" dia. with iron handle (Heavy...

Ice tongs, copper milk can/vase,

repro broom stick butter churn;AND silverplate & copper/brass candle snuffers

2 brass handle saber bayonets

French Chassepot - 27"L;AND US Civil War - 25"L marked 21 V V

Vintage round custom built cocktail table,

30.5" dia. x 14" H. Built on cast iron water trough stand with EAGLES on the sides

Antique electric slide projector

Duke #6 Bear Trap, 43" long overall with 16"

cast iron jaws with teeth, has chain. Excellent condition.

Wild Turkey in Flight mount, 58" wing span

Antique wall mirror, 40" x 34.5", plaster loss on

small area at bottom - see photo

Brass bridge light with pineapples

AND milk glass table light with mushroom shade