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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA collection of jewellery items including shell cameo of female in ornate mount, shell cameo of female in gilt metal mount, enamel Georgian crown brooch featuring St George and the Dragon to/w two rows of simulated pearls on paste-set snap and paste-set monkey on bar brooch with imitation pearl terminals having another monkey suspended from chain below etc
A William IV silver pair-case watch with verge movement no.40922 (un-named), the 47 mm enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, the case by John West, London 1834, to/w a Victorian silver pair-case watch with verge movement no.27115 by J. Tabor of Pickering, the case Birmingham 1873 (possibly) (2 - both a/f) Condition Report First watch not ticking, glass scratched, 2nd watch lacking escape wheel
A late Victorian silver half-hunter pocket watch with top-wind movement by Penlington & Batty of Liverpool and Manchester, 'Makers to the Admiralty', 45 mm enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, the case Birmingham 1895 Condition Report Good working order, case a little worn with loose hinge and chpped enamel numerals on outer case (not on dial)
An Archibald Knox design Tudric pewter desk clock with Art Nouveau foliate design and enamel hearts, stamped 'Tudric 0482', 10 cm square Condition Report Very original, pewter body undamaged although dirty, three applied enamel hearts ok, the fourth (bottom left) very damaged, movement unsigned, not working, the dial/hands ok printed 'Foreign' - see detail images for further clarification
A selection of approximately 16 articles of 20th century European forces headwear to include a French Civil Militaria example with embroidered detail, a blue felt beret with applied UN enamel badge, a reproduction German World War II Army officer visor hat with aluminium eagle badge and further cockade insignia, also bearing a GMLL-7 German Second World War Jaeger, Mountain Troops die struck Edelweiss flower hat badge, a Northern Irish example, etc
NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI. An unusual small enamel box, Meiji period, of square form with rounded corners, decorated to the cover in gold wire enamels with temple buildings surrounded by trees in a snow covered landscape, the whole in tones of brown, cafe-au-lait and white, the rims mounted in black oxidised silver, the interior being a pale turquoise, base with a seal "Kyoto Namikawa", 5.9cms square
A pair of cloisonné enamel double crane censers, each group finely modelled as a large crane and young standing on an elaborate champlevé and cloisonné enamel rockwork- shaped pedestals interspersed with blooming flowers, standing on tall legs detailed with cylindrical bands, the smaller crane with one leg slightly bent, their long necks naturalistically curved, the taller crane grasping a double-peach sprig in its pointed beak, the bodies and feathers realistically detailed in black and white enamels within gilded borders, with the red crests wings covering the hollow body, 150cm high Cranes are an important component of the Chinese decorative system which is based on the use of images whose auspicious symbolism was conveyed by their intrinsic qualities and the homophonic nature of the Chinese language. The underlying principle to such a system was the belief that all natural phenomena and things on Earth were an expression of Heaven's will towards the human conduct. Auspicious events, therefore, were reproduced in writing or images in China and believed to function just like their physical counterpart and thus perpetuate their benign effects. In this way, buildings, tombs, gardens, paintings, ceramic, lacquer, metal wares and textiles were decorated with flowers, birds, animals and other auspicious symbols. Cranes have a long-lived tradition of connection with immortality beliefs in China. As birds with a long life span, they were associated with longevity, immortality and wisdom, especially following the rise of Daoism from the Han dynasty. We may recall the flying cranes appearing on the domed ceiling of the tomb of Wang Chuzhi of the Five Dynasties and the high-ranking tombs of the Liao, and the frequent occurrence of cranes in relation to the miraculous rebirth as immortal beings in vernacular literature dating from the 12th century. Cranes were also praised for their ability to dance to music and described in the Ruiying tu of the sixth century BC as gathering around the legendary Yellow Emperor as he practiced music on Kunlun mountains, accompanying scholars as they played music in Tang and Song paintings and appearing in official celebrations and gatherings. Accompanying the rites, music provided a moral and physical definition to a dynastic rule. In this context, therefore, cranes were interpreted as heavenly indicators of the emperor's benevolence and sage governance. It may not be incidental that the word for crane is in fact homophone with the Chinese word for harmony he. Cranes became even more closely related to a successful reign/emperor during the prosperous period of Northern Song Emperor Huizong (r. AD 1100-1126) as the search for auspicious images increased and the Xuanhe ruilan ce, comprising some thousand volumes recording auspicious sightings, was compiled. During this time, cranes appeared as pennants and employed as part of the imperial regalia that accompanied many official affairs on the court. Cranes also appeared in many Song court paintings. Cranes above Kaifeng, in particular, has been attributed to or commissioned by Emperor Huizong. The work depicts twenty cranes appearing in flight above the Golden Gate to the Imperial Palace on the 3rd day of the Lantern Festival - believed to be 26th February 1126) as if sent by Heaven to sanction and celebrate one of the most glorious days of Huizong's reign when the court was at its highest splendour and the emperor was united with his subjects as they wished him longevity for the year to come. It may therefore be little surprising that cranes were also ubiquitously found at the court of the Qing emperors, especially that of Qianlong (AD 1735-1795), emperor known for his virtuousness and appreciation of antiquity. In this instance, cranes not only appeared in paintings but even three-dimensionally as components of miniaturised immortal palaces made of jades, agate and other precious stones and in greater size flanking the imperial throne, such as the one presented here. Standing on an elaborate cloisonné stand, not only does this creature serve a highly visual appealing purpose, but in much the same way as the glorious emperors of the past, was surely employed by the Imperial House of the Qing as a powerful symbol embodying the contemporary brilliance of the Chinese Empire. For the occurrence of cranes in the arts of the Qing dynasty see Pine, plum and cranes pained by Shen Quan (AD 1682-1760), Cranes against Sky and Waters by Yu Xing (AD 1692-after 1767), and the miniature landscape representing the immortal island of Penglai in gold, pearls and precious stones, all part of the Imperial Collection at the Palace Museum in Beijing and illustrated in the Royal Academy catalogue China. The Three Emperors 1662-1795, 2005, figs 268-269. For an account on the interpretation of auspicious images see Jessica Rawson, The power of images: the model universe of the First Emperor and its legacy, in Historical Research 75, May 2002, p.123-154 and The Auspicious Universe, by the same author, in China. The Three Emperors 1662-1795, Royal Academy, 2005, p. 270-305. For an account on the interpretation of cranes at the court of Huizong see Peter Sturman, Cranes above Kaifeng: The Auspicious Image at the Court of Huizong, in Ars Orientalis, 1990, p. 33-68. For the occurrence of cranes during the Han dynasty see Anna Seidel, Post-Mortem Immortality or The Taoist Resurrection of the Body, 1987. Please note: this lot is sold as undated and the Chinese character Qing should be discounted
A Chinese Cloisonné enamel quail-form incense burner , Qianlong/Jiaqing, shown standing with head turned to the side and beak open, the separately made wings forming the cover, with turquoise body and multi-colored wings and another, probably 19th century , with white body and red, green and blue wings, both approximately 12.7 cm. high (2) 清十八世纪 铜胎掐丝珐琅鹌鹑盖炉 二件
An early 19th Century gold, sapphire, diamond and enamel armorial brooch, Fraser family, the shield shape with quarterings; two decorated with pave-set circular diamonds and three red enamel coronets and two decorated with pave-set cushion shaped sapphires and three diamond flower head clusters, 3cm x 3cm/see illustration/Provenance: By descent from Miss Ruth Vincent (Mrs Fraser) the English opera singer and actress. After a career with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (1894-1899) she went on to perform in musical theatre and grand opera roles until her retirement in 1930. She married Lieutenant Colonel John Fraser of the Royal Horse Guards and the brooch bears the Fraser of Lovat armorial - Quarterly 1st & 4th Azure three fraises Argent 2nd & 3rd Argent three antique crowns Gules./Please see website for a photograph of Miss Ruth Vincent wearing the brooch.
A Chinese export teapot and sundry export ware/Provenance: Plas Gwyn, Anglesey Condition Report: Teapot: crack running around teapot through foot rim, gilt finial rubbed, very slight chip to tip of spout Imari bowl: some wear to interior of bowl, slight rubbing to gilt Mandarin palette saucer depicting a deer hunt: two rim sections broken away but with lot Famille rose bowl: good condition Three mandarin palette saucers: one badly cracked with riveted repair, some losses to enamel Two larger plates: one with slight losses to enamels, the other with firing crack beneath, chip to rim, slight losses to enamels and rubbing to gilt
An Edwardian 15ct gold, half pearl and turquoise heart pendant, set with a line of cabochon turquoise and half pearls on a chain necklet; an 18ct gold, ruby and half pearl ring; a 9ct gold cabochon turquoise and half pearl wreath brooch; a blue enamel locket, an Edwardian scrolled brooch millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds and three circular rubies supporting a single pearl drop and two modern chains (7)
A French gilt brass and champlevé enamel four-glass striking mantel clock, circa 1890, with turned finials to the breakfront top, blue enamel pillars to the sides and embossed brass pillars to the corners with jewelled bezel, segmented chapter ring and Arabic numerals, the disc pendulum with jewels, blue steel hands, the twin barrel movement striking on a gong, 41cm high/see illustration Condition Report: In need of a clean, one jewel missing to pendulum, otherwise appears in good condition
A collection of wristwatches, including a gentleman's stainless steel Omega Automatic Chronometer Constellation, with date and day aperture, on a leather strap; a gold plated Omega, Swiss, the cushion shaped dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial, movement 15 jewels no. 9100879; a stainless steel Tudor Oyster, Swiss, the circular dial with baton and Arabic numerals; three other gentleman's wristwatches; a compass and a lady's stainless steel and gold plated wristwatch by Benrus. (8) Condition Report: Constellation: working glass cracked , back initialled and dated Cushion shaped dial: enamel dial chipped at 5, working, back very loose Tudor: working dial yellowed glass scratched (no strap)
An antique Indian necklace, 19th Century, graduated with twenty rectangular plaques of polychrome red, green, white and blue enamel of foliate motif with birds of paradise (reverse with later glass plaques), on a woven silk cord, largest plaque 20mm x 22mm/see illustration/Provenance: Plas Gwyn, Anglesey
A Regency figured walnut quarter-strike ting-tang bracket clock, the rectangular case with stepped top and with pierced grilles to sides, fitted a circular white enamel dial signed Des Grange Late Recordon London, fitted a twin fusee movement striking on two bells, 28cm high/see illustration Condition Report: The strike is not working. The movement has recently been restored and it sits well within the case. There are no signs that the movement and case are a marriage. Hour hand loose. Enamel dial chipped around winding apertures and with small scratches. Condition overall good with some minor scratching consistent with age and use.The depth from front to back is 13cm, the width 19cm There is a strike silent aperture above 12, there is no lever. The strike movement is all there.
A gilt brass hour-repeat carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, retailed by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly Circus, London, 17cm high Condition Report: This clock is in full working order and in good condition, although the makers name and postal address is rubbed. Hour repeat, half-hour strike
A boulle work mantel clock, surmounted by a figure of a winged angel, the dial with blue enamel numerals in an hourglass shaped case, 77cm high/Provenance: Plas Gwyn, Anglesey Condition Report: Surmount loose, brass inlay throughout badly tarnished, side mounted gilt metal lifting, no glass to door, no pendulum or key. Not working
A collection of Charles Horner silver hat pins, one decorated with blue and green enamel, one 9ct gold scroll, many decorated with paste and glass, with makers mark C.H (21)/Provenance: Leslie Phillips Collection Condition Report: Some pins have areas of rust and tarnish. Enamel finial pin has losses to enamel. Other pins condition in line with age and usage.
A Regency mahogany cased eight-day bracket clock, inlaid brass banding and acanthus scrolls, fitted a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed Mummery, Dover, fitted a twin fusee movement striking on a bell, 51cm high/Note: Baillie records Mummery, Dover, early 19th Century/see illustration Condition Report: Dial enamel in fair condition but name and town rubbed and only just legible. Brass finial to top loose. Brass inlay lifting but generally in good condition. Movement recently restored.
A set of five large and five small enamelled buttons of flowerhead shape in red, pink, yellow and blue, another set of five enamel buttons, an enamelled brooch on silver centred by a maple leaf, two enamelled buckles, a set of enamelled buttons and brooch in case etc./Provenance: Leslie Phillips Collection
A Victorian gold, enamel and hardstone cameo brooch, the circular shaped hardstone carved as a female in profile within a ribbon motif frame of black enamel supporting three black enamel pear shaped drops/Provenance: Leslie Phillips Collection Condition Report: 32mm wide x 45mm high. Condition good.
A Fabergé style diamond, pearl and blue enamel pendant necklace, the shield shaped upper section set with rose cut diamonds above a teardrop shaped pendant set with rose cut diamonds and pearls on a fine link chain, cased by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co./see illustration Condition Report: 22mmwide x 59mm long. Number scratched onto back of upper section (12283). The drop has a small area of damage to blue enamel - to the upper left part. Otherwise good.
A very fine Satsuma enamel and gold glazed earthenware vase, Meiji period, decorated and applied with coiled dragons, Karashishi lions, peonies and auspicious clouds, 31cm high/Note: Mark: Dai-Nihon teikoku, Satsuma-yaki, kihin, Kanasayama (Kinsunayama), Kozan [Great Imperial Japan, fine art Satsuma ware, a precious object, made by Kanasayan (Kinsunayama), Kozan] with Stimazu clan mark (of Satsuma Fief)/see illustration Condition Report: Crazing throughout, some wear and flaking to gilt areas, particularly the raised areas, slight chip to tip of dragon's ear, a few slight losses to enamels, particularly to border of decoration above foot, some wear to glaze around edge of foot rim, otherwise condition in line with age and usage
A silver cased half-hunter pocket watch, the movement numbered 89864, the case numbered 240669, the front cover with Roman numerals in blue enamel, on a graduated curb link watch chain, another watch chain of rope twist form with tassel fob and a Victorian silver open cased pocket watch, the movement signed Thos Armstrong & Bro, Manchester, No. 11355
An attractive eggshell Tea Bowl and Saucer, Yongzheng (1723-1735), enamelled and gilt with flowers, pomegranates, finger citrons and lotus seedpods, and a Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1770, with a crane in underglaze blue on a rock, details picked out in enamel (4) 清雍正 粉彩三多纹茶杯及碟 及清约1770年 粉彩仙鹤纹茶杯及碟
A cloisonné Vase (Hu), second half of the 17th century, the onion body with stylised lotus and scrolling green leaves on a duck-egg blue ground, with similar borders at the shoulders and fruiting vine at the mouth between borders of florets, the sides with gilt leonine head and loose ring handles, all on a flared foot, some dents and enamel loss and replacement, base probably replaced, 28.5cm Literature: For a similar hu, see 'Chinese Cloisonné, The Pierre Uldry Collection', 1989, no 185. The enamels used include pale and dark green, speckled purple, yellow and white. The construction of this vase is unusual with the presence of many split pins on the interior apparently holding on borders. 十七世纪后半期 铜胎掐丝珐琅缠枝莲纹兽耳活环壶
Two very unusual Japanese enamel Dishes, c.1890, each on an earthenware body, probably French, enamelled on one with the warrior Kenkai Yoshioka Hogan playing a flute by a stream to his lover, Katsura-Hime, plucking her koto in a thatched house, arcaded, diapered border, 32cm, the other with two figures on horseback and attendants with their bows and arrows, the rim similar to the first, chips, 36cm (2) It is recorded that, at the end of the 19th century, the Japanese imported some Continental porcelain and earthenware for decoration, hoping that it was cheaper than their own blanks.
A leaf Brush Washer, mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850), in the form of a wavy lotus leaf, the sides emerald green with black network and with red and gilt veins, the underside grass green, the base turquoise and with red seal mark Da Qing Daoguang nian zhi, slight wear, 21cm, stand (2) Large leaf dishes were also made in Canton enamel; an example was in the China Institute in America Exhibition, 1970, no. 68. 清道光 叶形笔洗 《大清道光年制》矾红双方框篆书款
Five gilt-metal & enamel Football Association Steward's badges, for 1947, 1948, 1949, 1952 and one specifically inscribed for the 1951 England v Austria international, the 1952 badge comes with the original F.A. letter of issue with instructions and guidance for stewards and a steward's ticket for the match (7)
A group of ladies tennis-themed jewellery, including a ladies cocktail watch designed as a tennis racquet, by Bruner Master-Bilt with enamel 'stringing', attached to a jewelled bow brooch; a brooch in the form of a tennis racquet & netting; three brooches designed as tennis racquets; the lot also including a brooch of a lady golfer stamped sterling
A football medal of Chelsea interest, a Cheshire County Schools F.A. silver & enamel medal inscribed to F. Blunstone in season 1946-47 This was probably Frank Blunstone's first ever football medal as he was aged just 13 at the time. He joined Crewe Alexandra in 1951-52 before his move to Chelsea in March 1953 and where he won a League Championship medal in 1954-55.
A Football Association table cigarette lighter presented to the Italian F.A. on the occasion of the World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium 16th November 1977, the cubic marble base set with enamel plaques including the F.A. Coat of Arms and references to the Silver Jubilee, height 8cm., 3 1/4in., in original paper box
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