Lot 439

Lot Butler's Balls, Maw Inhaler, Doulton's Warmer.

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Lot Butler's Balls, Maw Inhaler, Doulton's Warmer.

Estimate: $100 - $200

Current Bid: $50

(1 Bid)

by Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
July 25, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
7232 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60645

The lot contains 7 mostly antique items. There are 3 mirrored glass Butler's balls, a Doulton's Improved Foot Warmer hot water bottle, a Maw's double valved earthenware inhaler, a black painted wooden sphere or ball, and a blue and white porcelain bowl with a metal foot, rim, and handles. The gold-toned butler's ball has significant wear to the mirrored finish. The silver-toned balls have some chips to the mirrored finish, mostly on the footed base. The bowl has a crack, and the inhaler has a small chip on the bottom edge. The ceramic items have some craquelure. The largest item measures 7" tall and 9 1/2" in diameter (not including the handles). The wooden sphere, which has a hole on one end, measures roughly 4" x 4 1/4". The items also have some scratches and stains. Otherwise, the lot is in overall good condition. In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $1,999 $50
$2,000 $4,999 $100
$5,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $1,000