Highlights: Two Tiffany Studios leaded-glass floor lamps; platinum emerald-cut diamond line necklace; 1915 Coca-Cola Root Glass prototype bottle; 19th-century carved cigar store Indian
DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s Fine & Decorative Arts auction slated for December 1-2 is brimming with premium-quality holiday gift ideas. Featured items include not one but two Tiffany Studios leaded-glass floor lamps, a lovely platinum emerald-cut diamond line necklace, a 1915 Coca-Cola Root Glass experimental prototype bottle, and a 19th-century carved wood cigar store Indian figure of Metamora that stands 84 inches tall.
This exciting two-day auction features an exceptional array of fine jewelry, luxury watches and sterling silver, alongside fine art, antiques, and decorative collectibles – more than 1,200 top-quality lots in all – with gift ideas for even the most selective recipients on your holiday list. Every item has been well-provenanced.
A beautiful, 69-inch-tall floor lamp by Tiffany Studios boasts a 22½-inch-diameter leaded glass shade in the Greek key motif, with a background of heavily mottled glass in sea green. In reflected light, the mottling appears in gorgeous cobalt-blue tones. The Greek key band is comprised of fiery orange and stone blue freckled glass with streaked green border rows. The shade, in excellent condition, is signed “Tiffany Studios New York 1507.” Estimate: $50,000-$80,000
Also from Tiffany Studios, a curtain-border floor lamp has a 24-inch-diameter shade with a streaked blue, green, and caramel diamond pattern against a background of lovely golden colored glass. The lower curtain border is attractively decorated with ripple glass, and the shade, which is finished in gold leading, is signed to the lower rim, “Tiffany Studios New York 1515”. The lamp is crowned with a wonderful acid-etched gold pigtail heatcap. Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
The jewelry category is led by two outstanding pieces. One is the abovementioned 17-inch-long platinum emerald-cut diamond (110 at 46.75ctw) line necklace. It has a grading of VS1/VS2 for clarity and F/G/H for color and is marked “PT950.” The estimate is $60,000-$90,000. The other is a vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier bracelet, 7¾ inches long. It has a gross weight of 72.7 grams and is marked “750, Cartier, France” with a small oval hallmark. It carries an estimate of $20,000-$30,000.
For the soft drink lover in your life, could there be a more amazing gift than the exceptionally rare and historically significant 1915 Coca-Cola Root Glass experimental prototype bottle? It represents a pivotal chapter in the development of one of America’s most recognizable commercial designs. In 1915, Coca-Cola sought a distinctive bottle that consumers could recognize by its shape alone. Eight designs were evaluated in Atlanta, Ga. The winning submission came out of the Root Glass Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, credited to Earl R Dean. The 7½-inch-tall bottle is composed of green glass with strong embossing and has an excellent overall presentation. Estimate: $50,000-$150,000
Lot 1517 is the exceptional American carved wood tobacconist figure depicting the celebrated 19th-century actor Edwin Forrest (1806–1872) in his theatrical portrayal of Metamora, from the 1829 production Metamora (or, The Last of the Wampanoags). Standing 84 inches tall, the circa-1860 figure is expertly carved from longleaf yellow pine and displays remarkable detail throughout. The identity of the carver is unknown, although the workshop of William Rush is a possibility. Overall, it’s in fine condition considering age, construction, and outdoor exposure. Estimate: $75,000-$100,000
Rolex and gift-giving are practically synonymous with one another. A Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Day-Date wristwatch (Reference 118239) in solid 18K white gold with fluted bezel and gloss black index dial, plus applied white gold luminous hour markers, should slip onto an appreciative new owner’s wrist for $25,000-$40,000. The handsome men’s timepiece has a white gold President bracelet with Crownclasp, having 23 links (8 screws) installed. A Rolex box and booklets are also included. Estimate: $25,000-$40,000
Original paintings by noted artists are always welcome gifts. An oil-on-canvas by the Australian-born American artist Hayley Lever (1876-1958), titled The Presidential Yacht, S.S. Mayflower in New York Harbor, ties in beautifully with our nation’s 250th birthday. The SS Mayflower was the Presidential Yacht for five presidents, starting with Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and concluding with Calvin Coolidge in 1929. Artist-signed, the painting measures 49½ inches by 39½ inches (sight). Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
A six-piece sterling silver coffee/tea service set by Graff Washbourne & Dunn shows incredible hand-chasing and piercing throughout. With a gross weight of 292.5 ozt, the set is marked “Sterling” with a 1909 patent date, maker’s mark and pattern numbers. There’s a large central monogram on the tray, and a single-letter monogram on the five serving pieces. The tray measures 34 inches by 22½ inches, while the tallest serving piece is 10 inches high. Estimate: $16,000-$30,000
Lot 2531 is a rare Tiffany & Co sterling silver polar bear handle casting-mold cane. The 35-inch-long cane features a sculptural sterling silver polar bear handle mounted above a wide sterling silver collar engraved “Jno. M. Bryant / COVINGTON KY.” and bearing “Tiffany & Co” and “Sterling” marks. It’s mounted on a tapered, polished hardwood shaft and is in great condition. The design is documented in Catherine Dike’s Canes in the United States, 1607–1953. Estimate: $4,000-$10,000
Morphy’s December 1-2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts auction will be held live at their gallery located at 2000 North Reading Road in Denver, Pa. Start time on both days is 9am ET. Preview weekdays by appointment from 9am-4pm local time starting one week before the auction; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live. For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.
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1025 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/HAYLEY_LEVER__AUSTRALIAN_AMERICAN__1876_1958_-LOT683333.aspx
Oil on canvas painting by the Australian-born American artist Hayley Lever (1876-1958) titled The Presidential Yacht, S.S. Mayflower in New York Harbor. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
1212 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/18K_YELLOW_GOLD_VINTAGE_CARTIER_BRACELET-LOT685144.aspx
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier bracelet, 7¾ inches long. It has a gross weight of 72.7 grams and is marked “750, Cartier, France” with a small oval hallmark. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
1244 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/PLATINUM_46CTW_EMERALD_CUT_DIAMOND_LINE_NECKLACE-LOT685898.aspx
Platinum emerald-cut diamond (110 at 46.75ctw) line necklace, 17 inches long. Graded VS1/VS2 for clarity and F/G/H for color. Marked “PT950.” Estimate: $60,000-$90,000.
1291 –
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Day-Date wristwatch (Ref. 118239) in solid 18K white gold with fluted bezel and gloss black index dial, white gold President bracelet. Estimate: $25,000-$40,000
1333 –
Six-piece sterling silver coffee/tea service set by Graff Washbourne & Dunn with incredible hand-chasing and piercing throughout and a gross weight of 292.5 ozt. Estimate: $16,000-$30,000
1517 –
Circa-1860 American carved wood tobacconist figure depicting the celebrated 19th-century actor Edwin Forrest in his theatrical portrayal of Metamora, 84 inches tall. Estimate: $75,000-$100,000
2005 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/TIFFANY_STUDIOS_GREEK_KEY_LEADED_GLASS_FLOOR_LAMP-LOT684416.aspx
Tiffany Studios floor lamp with 22½-inch-inch-diameter leaded glass shade in the Greek key motif and a background of heavily mottled glass. Height: 69 inches. Estimate: $50,000-$80,000
2008 –
Tiffany Studios curtain border floor lamp with 24-inch-diameter shade having a background of golden-colored glass. Signed “Tiffany Studios New York 1515.” Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
2280 –
Exceptionally rare and historically significant 1915 Coca-Cola Root Glass experimental prototype bottle, 7½ inches tall, attractive green glass with strong embossing. Estimate: $50,000-$150,000
2531 –
Rare Tiffany & Co sterling silver polar bear handle casting-mold cane, 35 inches long, mounted on a tapered, polished hardwood shaft, in fabulous condition. Estimate: $4,000-$10,000
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