(lot of 3) Continental metal table articles, 19th c., including: (1) heavy bronze hand bell, after Francois Hemony, in the form of a female figure, with central band of text reading "F. Hemony me fecit anno 1569," over frieze of putti with musical instruments, approx 7"h, 4 3/8"diam; (1) brass novelty compendium or cigar accessory, in the form of a champagne bottle, inscribed Veuve Cliq[c]uot Reims, stamped underneath Geschutzt, opening to reveal cylindrical canister (likely for matches), over two tiers of dished glass inserts, approx 6 7/8"h, 2.5"w, 2"d; (1) gilt-metal wick trimmer/ candle snuffer, with figural shanks, shear compartment with mask and foliates, approx 5.75"h, 3 1/8"w, 0.75"d; 5lbs total **Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas**

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