Sir William John Newton, an early to mid 18th century gold cased portrait miniature mourning locket, the octagonal double hinged machine turned case with applied monogram engraved green oval enamel plaque to centre, opening to reveal a head and shoulders portrait of a lady, the young woman wearing an elaborate jewelled head scarf, gold pendant earrings and a white muslin gown, signed W.J.N. 1833, the anterior locket with glazed hair panel and inscribed to the reverse, 17th November 1825, in fitted case with gold mounted braided hair pendant fitting, engraved 17th November 1825 Sir William John Newton - British portrait artist 1785-1869 Note: William Newton was born in London, the son of engraver James Newton. Although originally a portrait painter he soon became exclusively a miniaturist. He was one of the most fashionable portrait miniature artists of his day and was elevated to the position of miniature painter in ordinary to William IV in 1831. He occupied the same position during the reign of Queen Victoria until 1858. He was knighted in 1831
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A late 19th century French rouge marble and ormolu mounted clock garniture, in the manner of Samuel Marti, the clock with arched twin column case decorated with ribbon tied swag and trophies enclosing an eight-day bell striking movement faced by floral enamel Arabic dial, the pair of side ornaments having twin foliate cast single sconce branches, each on 'D' end stepped plinth with adjustable feet
COINS - WATCHES - EPHEMERA - an eclectic grouping of items to include watches (Ferrari, Gold Arrow Anti-Magnetic, Spectrum), enamel badges (Pwllheli 1950 Butlins and NUR-ASLEF-NUM Solidarity 1984/5), medals (2x United Nations In Service of Peace), commemorative spoons, coins, bank notes, watch straps and stamps.
A Great War trio to Corporal David C. Roberts, 17th Lancers: 1914-15 Star (GS-4065 PTE. D.C. ROBERTS. 17-LRS.), British War Medal and Victory Medal (CPL.), swing mounted; together with a small collection of 17th Lancers items, comprising: an ashtray by Aynsely, a quantity of insignia, and a silver and enamel prize medal for football, Sialkot 1913.
The Great War flying Military Cross group of eight medals to Squadron Leader John Tudor Powell Whittaker, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, comprising: M.C., George V, reverse privately engraved 'Capt. J.T.P. Whittaker/ R.F.C./ January 1917'; British War Medal 1914-20; Victory Medal (MAJOR J.T. WHITTAKER R.A.F.); India General Service Medal 1908-35, George V, clasp; Waziristan 1921-24 (S/L. J.T. WHITTAKER. R.A.F.; France, Croix de Guerre, with Palm; Italy, Order of The Crown, Knight's badge; Medal for Military Valour, silver, reverse engraved 'Whittaker John Tudor/ PIAVE TRENTINO, HIVERNO 1917-18'; War Merit Cross; offered with a small collection of photographs and research, Order of the Crown badge with bend in junction of upper arm causing weakness and slight loss to enamel, medals otherwise good very fine or better. Born in Lewisham 20/02/1894. University School Cadet Corps Hastings; Fesltead School O.T.C.; 103 Calgary Rifles (Canada); Canadian A.S.C.; Joined A.S.C. Salibury Plain 11/11/14; Served with R.F.C. in the field from 17/03/16; Gazetted 2nd Lt. A.S.C. and seconded for duty with R.F.C.; gazetted Flying Officer 04/06/16; 24/07/16 attacked transports on road from Corcelette; 22/08/16 "Captain J.T.P. Whittaker..or 4 Sqn...was attacked in turn by a Fokker biplane and a L.V.G., both of which were driven off" * At 10am on July 1st 1916 (the first day of the Somme), the recipient arrived over the battle front in his BE2c biplane. Observing a German gun position that threatened the beleaguered ground troop he descended to 700 feet to attack it with machine gun fire. He then saluted men of the Liverpool and the Manchester 'Pals' battalions (advancing in one of the more successful areas of the battle) by flying low over their heads and waggling his wings - to be greeting by enthusiastic arm waving.** August of that year found him engaging in successful dog fights with Fokkers, before sustaining a bullet wound to the abdomen, 25/08/16. While convalescing his M.C. was gazette 01/01/17 Declared fit again 06/07/17, he returned to duty on the Italian front as a Major in command of 66 Squadron.Italy: Order of the Crown, Silver Medal for Valour both L.G. 02/11/18. France: Croixe de Guerre L.G. 08/11/18. * Cole, 'Royal Flying Corps 1915-1916' ** Giblin and Franks
A Cantonese famille rose enamel ewer and cover, Qianlong, for the Middle Eastern market, the pear shaped body decorated with red crested cranes and deer on a flower and scroll ground, 35cm high (damages) and a small enamel famille rose dish, 14.5cm diameter/see illustration Condition Report: Lot 151:Ewer has areas of losses and restoration to handle, spout and elsewhere. The cover has loose finial and extensive losses to enamel particularly around finial. Poor.Saucer has large area of missing enamel under rimas well as some wear, hair cracks etc.
A Chinese enamel box, the cover with carved oval plaque to centre, 12cm wide, two Chinese tea bowls and a saucer Condition Report: Box - not brilliant quality, some minor losses and faults to enamel, wear to gilt areas.Saucer has two faint hairlines to rim and one very tiny chip. Some wear to surface decoration.Tea bowls - slight surface wear, overall good.
A Chinese blue and white water sprinkler with stiff leaf decoration to neck, repaired, 22cm long, a blue and white tea caddy and cover, two blue and white saucers an enamel saucer and nine various tea bowls Condition Report: Lot 195:Sprinkler - wear to gilt highlights repaired neatly through neck. Pair late 18th tea bowls, one has slight rim chip. Both blue and white saucers have hair crack, the smaller also has rim frits. A few small chips to other tea bowls.
Sixteen enamel trinket boxes, mainly Halcyon Days, including two egg shaped examples Condition Report: Lot 264:Generally good condition. One circular box with French inscription to cover has a small chip to turquoise ground side. One circular box with Christmas tree to cover has very slight hair cracks to sides.
A Canton famille rose vase, decorated with typical Manchu/Chinese figures in narrative scenes, 29cm high; together with a Chinese famille rose bowl, decorated with flowers and invertebrates, nearly 23cm wide, the base with six-character Jiaqing mark, but not of the period (2) Condition Report Please note that the damage includes: areas of enamel and gilt deterioration, and chipping
A Chinese famille rose dish decorated with Manchu/Chinese figures, 23.5cm diameter, Qianlong; together with a Canton polychrome dish; two small provincial blue and white dishes; a blue and white teabowl; and a trio decorated en-grisaille with floral designs. The trio Qianlong (8) Condition Report Please note that this is a group lot where damage or repair may differ from object to object. The damage includes: areas of wear and enamel deterioration.
A Chinese cloisonne enamel figure of a prancing horse, looking to the right; with white surcingle and associated, removable saddle; 39cm high, post Qing Dynasty Condition Report The damage includes areas of enamel and gilt bruising, repair and deterioration.SALEROOM AMENDMENT. Please note that the estimate on this lot should read £300-400.
A Chinese Cloisonne enamel incense burner with pierced domed cover and Buddhistic Lion finial, decorated on the typical turquoise blue ground with formal lotus, 16.5cm high, Qing DynastyProvenance: The Property of a Lady, from a private English Collection. Condition Report Please note that the deterioration includes areas of metal fatigue, bruising, damage and/or repair.
Twenty small pieces of Chinese Cloisonne enamel, comprising: four circular dishes; and sixteen incense burners or other vessels. Each vessel about 4 cm diameter (20) Condition Report Please note that this is a group lot where condition may vary from object to object. The deterioration includes areas of metal and enamel wear, damage and/or verdigris or other green agent.
Two pieces of Satsuma, Japanese stoneware, comprising: a squat globular vase with domed cover, decorated with Daimyo and Yamato Nadeshko on the blue ground, unsigned; and a waisted cup or vase decorated with kacho-ga, the last 12cm high. Both Meiji Period or later (2) Condition Report Please note that there is some deterioration to this lot which includes areas of enamel ware and repair.
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