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Preisdatenbank abonnierenCarroll, Lewis. Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, London: Macmillan, 1928. Octavo, publisher's pictorial green cloth. Contents good, clean, bright; some light spotting to edges of text-block; binding bright and solid with a couple of little marks, bumping to corners and shelf-lean
Breitling. A Breitling Old Navitimer Gentleman's stainless steel and 18k gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch, c.1999, the navy blue dial with three subsidiary dials and date aperture at ‘3', signed 'Breitling Navitimer', case approx 41.5 mms diameter, ref. no. ‘D13022’ ‘ 9434’, on Breitling 18k gold and stainless steel bracelet with fold-over clasp, bakelite box with warranty and paperworkCondition: light wear, ticking, sold as seen, service advised
Potter, T. R. The History and Antiquities of Charnwood Forest, London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co., 1842, complete with 20 engraved and lithographic plates, ten wood engravings within the text, frontispiece, and pictorial title (as called for). Contemporary embossed cloth boards, rebound to style with recent spine, spotting and light dampstaining in places (including pictorial title). Leicestershire Interest
Vigano, Vico (Illus.). Albo Pascoliano, limited edition signed by the artist and numbered 95 of 500, Bologna: Nicola Zanichelli, 1911. Quarto, full vellum, 15 etched plates with protective tissue-guards, etched portrait mounted on upper board, two indistinctly signed inscriptions on half-title. Light foxing throughout; binding well-preserved with a few scratches and light marks
Fleece Press. Brett, Simon. Mr Derrick Harris: 1919-1960, Denby Dale: The Fleece Press, 1998. One of 280 copies, printed on Zerkall paper, bound by Smith Settle in quarter-cloth with paper title label and paper covered boards, separate folders of engravings and colour prints, the whole housed in a fitted cloth-covered solander box. Very well-preserved, clean, bright; some very light marks to cloth case
Menpes, Mortimer. Japan: A Record in Colour, London: A. & C. Black, 1901. Featuring an original watercolour sketch on title page, inscribed, 'To G W Jones from Mortimer Menpes'. Quarto, publisher's gilt cloth, top edge gilt (remainder untrimmed). Contents very good, clean, bright; occasional light spotting (usually confined to the captioned tissue-guards); lacking half-title; binding tight and solid with some handling marks and light wear to extremities
Collection of miscellaneous books, 19th & 20th century, to include Seventy-Five Portraits of Celebrated Painters, etched by James Girtin, London: J. McReery, 1817; Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, by "Kyd", London: Raphael Tuck [c.1899]; Picture Logic, by Alfred James Swinburne, fourth edition, London: Longmans, 1881; The Life and Letters of Charles Samuel Keene, by George Somes Layard, limited edition signed by the author and numbered 104 of 250, London: Sampson Low, 1892; Rupert Stories, by Mary Tourtel, London: Sampson Low [1947]; The Light Side of Egypt, by Lance Thackeray, London: A. & C. Black, 1928; Dutch and Flemish Flower and Fruit Painters, by Ralph Warner, London: Mills & Boon, 1928; Ducatus Leodiensis: Topography of the Town and Parish of Leedes, by Ralph Thoresby, Leeds: Robinson, 1816, and others, condition varied, as found, in two cartons (2)
The Book of Psalms, one of only ten copies printed by Ronald Harrington Hutson, Lincoln, 1932. Octavo, full vellum lettered in gilt. Featuring tipped-in autograph letter signed by Hutson, in which he states 'there are 10 complete bound copies in existence'; the endpapers and opening blank with owner inscriptions as referred to in the letter. Binding very good, tight, solid; contents generally very good with occasional pale spots and a light tape mark to rear blank
Pope, Alexander (Transl.). The Iliad of Homer, first volume only, London: W. Bowyer, 1715. Quarto, full contemporary panelled calf, engraved frontispiece, red & black title page, engraved head-pieces/vignettes and capitals within the text, bearing armorial bookplate for Sir Henry Paston-Bedingfeld, Baronet. Contents generally good and bright, some light damp; binding worn with splitting to joints and some loss to calf. Together with The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature, Vol.I only, London: Charles Knight, no date, quarto, with wear/damp as found (2)
Breitling. A Breitling Navitimer TwinSixty Gentleman’s stainless steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch c. 1999, the black dial with four subsidiary dials, luminous hands, case approx. 41mm diameter, ref. no. ‘A39022’ ‘0532’, on Breitling stainless steel bracelet with fold-over clasp, with warranty and paperworkCondition: light wear, ticking, sold as seen, service advised
Cresset Press. Spenser, Edmund. The Shepheardes Calendar, illustrated by John Nash, London: The Cresset Press, 1930. Limited edition numbered 34 of 350. Illustrations coloured in the stencil process at Curwen Press. Small folio, quarter-vellum lettered in gilt with cloth covered boards, top edge gilt (remainder untrimmed). Contents very good, clean, bright; some toning to rear endleaves; two neat stamps and reference number from County Technical Library; binding tight and solid with some light marks and bumps to corners; some wear to cloth
Rowling, J. K. The Harry Potter Gift Set: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, fifth impression ("10 9 8 7 6 5"), hardback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, tenth impression ("10"), hardback, London: Bloomsbury, 1998. Complete with slipcase depicting each cover (one on each side). Contents generally good and bright with some pale spotting to opening leaves of each volume; bindings tight and solid, boards well-preserved if a little dusty; dust-jackets with a couple of short tears, dirt to spines, a couple of light creases; slipcase well-preserved but dust/dirt along top edge
Breitling. A Breitling Crosswind Gentleman’s stainless steel and 18K gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch, c. 1999 ref. no. B13055 serial 0788, with white dial having gold Roman numerals and three gold tone ringed subsidiary dials with date aperture at ‘3’, case approx. 45mm diameter, on Breitling stainless steel and 18k bracelet with fold-over clasp, with warranty and paperwork Condition: light wear only, ticking, sold as seen, service advised
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, first issue [one of only 500], London: Bloomsbury, 1997, hardback, publisher's pictorial boards, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'; '1 wand' appears twice on p.53; 'Philosopher's' is misspelled 'Philospher's' to rear cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to rear cover. Contents with usual light toning to page edges, pale spots and occasional marks; worm damage through corner of pages throughout; lacking front free endpaper and half-title (presumably a library copy at some point, but with no reference to this); binding badly worn, lacking laminate, loss to spine/edges/corners/headcaps; spine crudely reinforced with tape. As found. Very scarce. Only 500 copies were printed of this true first issue hardback, and 300 of those were sent to schools and libraries
GEORGE FOX: COMPASSION TO THE CAPTIVES WHEREIN IS SHEWN UNTO THEM THE WAY OF GOD WHICH IS BUT ONE, WHICH IS NOT KNOWN IN THE MANY SECTS AND OPINIONS THAT ARE IN THE DARK WORLD BUT IN THE LIGHT WHICH COMES FROM CHRIST WHICH CONDEMNS THE WORLD WITH ITS DEEDS SO THEY THAT LIVE IN THE MANY SECTS AND OPINIONS THEIR WAYS SEEN AND DENIED BY THE CHILDREN OF LIGHT WHO DWELL IN HIM WHO IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE..., London, printed for Robert Wilson, 1662, 1st edition, lacks first leaf of index bound in before title, otherwise complete, collates [4] 3-279 lacks blanks, contemporary calf worn, scarce
W W JACOBS: 18 titles: THE SKIPPERS WOOING AND THE BROWN MAN'S SERVANT, London, C Arthur Pearson, 1897, 1st edition, 3rd issue, 8pp adverts at end for Autumn 1897, original green cloth gilt; MANY CARGOES, London, Lawrence & Bullen, 1897, 5th edition, lacks ffep, original pictorial cloth worn; SEA URCHINS, London, Lawrence & Bullen, 1898, 2nd edition, original pictorial cloth; A MASTER OF CRAFT, London, Methuen, 1900, 1st edition, lacks ffep, 47pp adverts at end for August 1900, some foxing, original pictorial cloth worn; LIGHT FREIGHTS, London, Methuen, 1901, 1st edition, 48pp adverts at end for July 1901, original pictorial cloth; ODD CRAFT, London, George Newnes, [1903], 1st edition, 5pp adverts at end, original pictorial cloth; CAPTAINS ALL, London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1905, 4th edition, original pictorial cloth; THE LADY OF THE BARGE, London and New York, Harper & Bros, 1905, 5th impression, original pictorial cloth worn and soiled; DIALSTONE LANE, London, Methuen, 1906, 1st Methuen edition, 41pp adverts at end for November 1907, original pictorial cloth; SALTHAVEN, London, Methuen, 1908, 1st edition, 40pp adverts at end for August 1908, original pictorial cloth bright gilt; SHIPS COMPANY, London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1911], 1st edition, original pictorial cloth worn, spine darkened; SHORT CRUISES, London, Methuen, 1911, 3rd edition, original pictorial cloth; NIGHT WATCHES, London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1914, 1st edition, original pictorial cloth; THE CASTAWAYS, London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1916, 1st edition, original cloth, spine dulled; DEEP WATERS, London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1919], 1st edition, original pictorial cloth; AT SUNWICH PORT, London, Methuen, 1926, original pictorial cloth, d/w + 2 others (18)
THOMAS D CREWDSON, WILLIAM KRAUSS, DAVID BANCROFT AND JOSEPH SIMPSON: THE CRISIS OF THE QUAKER CONTEST IN MANCHESTER... WITH AN APPENDIX, Manchester, William Simpson, 1837, 1st edition, 3 parts in one, errata leaf at end, the two preface leaves loose, 12mo, original cloth worn, backstrip detached + THOMAS HANCOCK: THE PECULIUM AN ATTEMPT TO THROW LIGHT ON SOME OF THE CAUSES OF THE DECLINE OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS ESPECIALLY IN REGARD TO ITS ORIGINAL CLAIM OF BEING THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD, London, Smith Elder, 1859, 1st edition, 24pp adverts at end dated November 1859, original blind stamped cloth worn, Friends Meeting House, Greengate Malton label on front paste down (2)
MICHAEL DIBDIN: 6 titles: THE LAST SHERLOCK HOLMES STORY, London, Jonathan Cape, 1978, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; RATKING, London, Faber & Faber, 1988, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; THE TRYST, London, Faber & Faber, 1989, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; THE DYING OF THE LIGHT, London, Faber & Faber, 1993, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; COSI FAN TUTTI, London, Faber & Faber, 1996, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w; BACK TO BOLOGNA, London, Faber & Faber, 2005, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (6)
MURRAY WALKER: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, London, Collins Willow, 2002, 1st edition, signed, original cloth, d/w + RICHARD WHITELEY: HIMOFF! THE MEMOIRS OF A TV MATINEE IDLE, London, Orion, 2000, 1st edition, signed, original cloth, d/w + EWAN MCGREGOR & CHARLEY BOORMAN: LONG WAY ROUND CHASING SHADOWS ACROSS THE WORLD, London, Time Warner Books, 2004, 1st edition, signed by both authors, original cloth, d/w + BRIAN KEENAN: FOUR QUARTERS OF LIGHT, A JOURNEY THROUGH ALASKA, London, Doubleday, 2004, 1st edition, signed, original cloth, d/w + CHRIS TARRANT: TARRANT ON TOP OF THE WORLD IN SEARCH OF THE POLAR BEAR, London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2005, 1st edition, signed, original cloth, d/w (5)
[JOSEPH LE CONTE]: A JOURNAL OF RAMBLINGS THROUGH THE HIGH SIERRAS OF CALIFORNIA BY THE "UNIVERSITY EXCURSION PARTY", San Francisco, Francis & Valentine, 1875, 1st edition, 4 (of 9) mounted albumen photographs comprising Great Yosemite Fall (frontis), The Grizzly Plant, The High Sierras and the Gates of the Valley, no other evidence of the other photographs ever having been bound in, contemporary half calf brown cloth gilt, some light wear
Diamond and sapphire three stone ring, the yellow mount stamped '18', the old brilliant cut of approximately 1 carat calculated, with smaller cushion shaped sapphires to either side, size J, 3.8g gross Condition: No obvious faults to mount or setting. The claws are a little worn but all present. Evidence of sizing to the shank, and signs of porosity. The diamond appears fairly white and bright, no obvious inclusions, 6.7mm diameter x 4mm deep approx. The two sapphires well matched, light nibbling to the edges, no obvious chips, cracks etc, both approximately 5.5mm diameter x 2.6-3mm deep **General condition consistent with age
Victorian silver tankard, having flat sides and scroll handle, sponsors mark indistinct, London 1854, 11.5cm high, 335g approx Condition: The front has a monogram and crest engraved to it. Surface scratches and light dings allover. The top and bottom appear very slightly out of shape. Some loss of definition to the engraving and casting from polishing. **General condition consistent with age
Omega De Ville - Lady's 9ct gold mechanical bracelet watch, the cushion shaped signed gilt dial with gilt black batons and hands, the two piece case stamped O.W.C. and hallmarked London 1970, housing a signed 620 calibré movement numbered 29726691, 27g gross excluding the movement Condition: Dial glass and dial both have minor flecking, some fading to blacking of baton hour markers, movement is currently ticking, not guaranteed and sold as seen, case has general light wear and scartches to case back, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age.
Edwardian inlaid rosewood three piece salon or parlour suite comprising: a double scroll-end settee, 167cm wide, gentleman's armchair, 65cm wide x 83cm high, and matching lady's chair, 60cm wide x 73cm high, all upholstered in sage green plush fabric (3) Condition: Some loose brocade to edges of padded arms and back panels. Otherwise general light wear commensurate with age and use - **General condition consistent with age
George V three-piece tea set, of shaped rectangular form with beaded border, sponsors mark possibly of Boardman Glossop & Co, Sheffield 1922, 1055g approx gross, 14.5cm high Condition: While in a very tidy order there are some light surface scratches to the surfaces, some wear to the hallmarks etc. All three pieces have small ding to each. **General condition consistent with age
Omar Ramsden - George V silver salt, of hexafoil form, having six ball and spade finials, the body having spot hammered finish and standing on three Art Nouveau style cast feet, base inscribed Omar Ramsden Me Fecit, London 1924, 13.5cm diameter, 135g approx (please see previous lot) Condition: Light surface scratches allover, slight loss of definition to the decoration. **General condition consistent with age.
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the George III taste, the moulded canted oblong top over two short and three graduated long cock beaded drawers with cast brass bale handles between fluted canters corners on blind fret work-decorated bracket feet, 110cm x 54cm x 103cm high Condition: General light marking and staining to top plus some cracking commensurate with age and use. Moulded corner sections over fluting have been reattached or replaced. Tight crack through front moulding of top. Minor patch to front right corner of top. Drawers appear to be missing their rear stops as they push in beyond the front moulding of the carcass. Some sections of bracket feet are loose, including one which is missing much of its blind fret work decoration. Some moulding losses to bracket feet, overall a little faded but could easily be renovated - **General condition consistent with age
19th Century brass-mounted teak Campaign chest of drawers, in two sections, the upper having brass corners and straps over two short drawers and one long deep drawer, each with flush-fitted handles and circular Patent lock, the lower section of two long drawers on turned supports, 99cm x 45cm x 101cm high Condition: A few light stains and marks to top. Right hand side of lower stage has a vertical crack, left side of upper section has dark vertical staining which may be an infilled split - **General condition consistent with age
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period shibayama and gilt lacquer-decorated hardwood table cabinet, of 'shodana' form with residual gilt roof decoration of a butterfly hovering over flowers, above typical asymmetrical shelving, a pair of cabinet doors decorated in ivory shibayama style with figures on a terrace before Mount Fuji and three drawers, all with gilt relief lacquer work decoration, 63cm x 24cm x 80cm high Condition: General wear to roof (rubbing to gilt lacquer work, light scratches and rubbing to timber). Minor losses to shibayama detail of cabinet doors. General wear to gilding as per images. Wear to gilt flowering plant decoration to side panels. One roof moulding has been reattached with minor flake chip where it meets roof. Overall worn to gilding and a little 'tired' but structurally sound - **General condition consistent with age
Pair of late 19th Century Bohemian overlay (white on green) glass table lustres, of typical castellated form with alternate panels of flowers and landscapes to bowl and foot, gilt-enriched, 32cm high Condition: Typical light rubbing to gilt rim of both lustres. Further fading/rubbing to gilt of decoration bowl, stem and foot but less than expected on examples of this type. One prism-cut drop to each lustre is damaged and one octagonal lustre is detached but present. **General condition consistent with age
Diamond single stone 18ct gold ring, the brilliant cut of approximately 1 carat estimated, size T, 8.2g gross Condition: The shank with usual wear, light scratches etc. The diamond appears white and bright with a couple of black-type inclusions which are visible to one side, approx I clarity. Approximately 6.5mm diameter x 3.4mm deep. **General condition consistent with age
Large Edward VII silver salver, of piecrust form with scroll and shell border, standing upon four scroll feet and having presentation inscription reading '1907 Wynyard Park Durham County Show presented by the Marquis of Londonderry, K.G. for the best calf calved since January in the above year', sponsors mark of Carrington & Co, London 1902, 3090g approx, 51cm diameter Condition: Presentation inscription and some of the decoration has lost a little of its definition from polishing, some marks to the surface and light scratches allover, a few minor dings mainly to the underside. **General condition consistent with age
Andrew Beer (1862-1954) - Oil on board - Pigeon portrait - 'Red Hackle' and 'Maid of the Moor' with race history, signed and dated 1944, 36.5cm x 46.5cm, Artist Resale Rights May Apply Condition: Some speckling to the surface would benefit from a light clean - **General condition consistent with age
Single stone diamond ring, in 18ct yellow gold, the star set old brilliant cut of approximately 0.2 carats estimated, size Q, 7.3g gross Condition: The mount with light surface wear. The diamond with an abrasion next to a claw. Diamond approximately 4mm diameter x 1.8mm deep. **General condition consistent with age
Late 19th Century Chinese Export camphor wood Campaign-style chest of drawers, attributed to Sui Kee Chan, Hong Kong, the upper section with moulded oblong top over two long drawers with moulded panel fronts, circular brass escutcheons with moulded cutaway beneath, and flush-fitted brass handles between carved foliate corners with Shou motifs, the conforming lower stage of two further long drawers raised on carved paw feet, each section with side carry handles, some Chinese characters beneath drawer linings, 122cm x 52cm x 112cm high, together with a similar carved camphor wood superstructure from a dressing table or chest, with fan-reeded architectural pediment over bevelled rectangular mirror between foliate scroll-pierced panels and fan quadrants, in turn above two banks of two stepped drawers with flush-fitted brass handles, 119cm x 46.5cm x 116.5cm high (2). A similar chest with label of Sui Kee Chan sold Gildings, 14th July 2020, lot 1597. Condition: Chest of drawers - some scuffs to rear of top where dressing table superstructure has been resting. These are most noticeable to back right corner where there is 1.5cm square patch and cracking plus rubbing. The remainder could easily be repolished. The overall finish is perhaps a little over cleaned but would benefit from a wax, the feet are slightly faded in relation to the rest of the chest but again could be fed with polish. Minor losses to rear corner of upper section side panel due to handling. Second item is the superstructure of a dressing table with some grain cracking where upper drawers meet top of lower drawers. One short drawer is locked with no key. Light tarnish spots to mirror, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age
Books - Kathleen Hale OBE (1898-2000) - Orlando (The Marmalade Cat) Three hardback editions, two with dust jackets, 'Buys a Farm', 'His Silver Wedding', and 'A Camping Holiday' (3) - Provenance: The Kathleen Hale Collection: Kathleen Hale OBE (1968-2000) was the creator and Illustrator of the eighteen children’s books featuring ‘Orlando – The Marmalade Cat’. Her autobiography ‘A Slender Reputation’ published in her 96th year chronicled a life that included a stint as Augustus John’s secretary prior to the creation of Orlando, her Utopian feline character, a bed-time favourite for generations of bedtime story recipients. The extensive collection of artworks in a variety of media together with her copies of Orlando books in various languages are offered for auction on the instructions of the Executors of the estate of Nicholas McClean, Kathleen’s son. Condition: Some light wear to the dust jackets, see additional images and refer to department. **General condition consistent with age.
Early 19th Century oak-cased eight day painted dial longcase clock with see-saw automaton, John Warner, Evesham (Worcestershire), circa 1820, the 11-inch break-arch dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes framing inscription and terrestrial calendar crescent, within floral spandrels, the arch with rural landscape and see-saw automaton, the movement rack striking on a bell, the case with swan neck pediment and Corinthian columns over long trunk door and stepped panel base, 232cm high. Pigott's Directory of 1820 records John Warner Senior working in High Street Evesham and John Junior in Bridge Street Evesham. Condition: The see-saw automaton may have been repainted. Minor flaking to edge of dial, typical light crazing. Some staining below terrestrial calendar crescent and between numerals 7 and 8. movement appears sound but is untested and sold as seen. Case has minor cracking through both swan necks but is otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age
Edward VII octagonal pedestal sweetmeat dish, with pierced neoclassical decoration having swing handle and blue glass liner, sponsors mark of Haseler Brothers, London 1901, 15cm wide, 190g approx Condition: Some light surface scratches to the silver, while the base appears flat there is a slight wobble when placed on a surface. Small chip to one point of the glass liner. **General condition consistent with age
Good quality Regency ebonised double scroll-end settee or sofa, the padded straight back between outscrolled overstuffed arms, loose seat cushion and squab, and two cylindrical bolster cushions, all covered in turquoise silk foliate damask, the frame with spirally reeded arm supports, the splayed front legs headed by shell and anthemion motifs, terminating in brass caps and swivel castors, 198cm x 78cm x 86cm high Condition: Minor cracking visible beside front legs, general light knocks to frame and small flake loss to one front leg, but otherwise appears sound - **General condition consistent with age
Pair of George V Scottish silver quaich, of plain form and standing on circular foot rim, sponsors mark of R&W Sorley, Glasgow 1913, 11.5cm diameter excluding handles, 290g approx Condition: Light surface scratches allover, one quaich has a dent approx 1.5cm long by the handle, both quaiches have various other small dents. **General condition consistent with age
Modern Design - Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Denmark, circa 1960 - Danish teak dining suite comprising: draw-out extending dining table, 109cm wide x 210cm closed/310cm fully extended x 72cm high, together with a set of nine chairs, each having navette top rail, ebonised ring decoration and dished seat on inverted V supports, brass plaque beneath each seat MK Craftsmanship Made in Denmark (10) Condition: Table is a little dry but otherwise appears sound, leaves slightly darker due to lack of use and exposure. Chairs generally display light wear including minor scratching to seats, one chair has 2cm x 1cm loss where upright joins base of top rail, otherwise typical minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age and use - **General condition consistent with age
Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos' mantel timepiece, the simulated malachite front panel with gilt Roman chapter ring and moon hands over revolving pendulum, between malachite side panels within brushed brass case, 22cm high with box of issue Condition: Pendulum revolves when lock is released and believed currently functioning but is untested and sold as seen. Very light scratch to one side panel and another to brass roof, plus minor tarnish spot to same, otherwise sound. Carry box has minor scuffs and marks plus discolouration. We do not guarantee the movement or accuracy of clocks - Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information.
Unusual early 20th Century art pottery vase of ovoid form and particularly light construction, incised signature beneath 'M. McDonald' between three stilt marks, 13cm high - A Margaret McDonald is recorded as a designer for Rookwood Pottery, USA Condition: Flat area around rim suggests this vase originally had a cover as ginger jar. A flat area beneath shoulder indicates wall of jar was slightly flattened before firing due to the thinness of the vase walls, otherwise good condition - **General condition consistent with age
Black-lacquered chinoiserie wall or pier mirror, in the George II taste, the plain mirror plate within cushion-moulded borders decorated in shallow relief with figures, foliage and lattice panels, the shaped arched cresting gilt highlighted in shallow relief with two figures and birds in a garden landscape, the reverse incised with primitive 'Coat of Arms' and number 1741, 41.t5cm wide x 78cm high Condition: Plate loss to top edge of cresting. Vertical and horizontal grain cracking and some flake mosses to right side of cresting. Minor scuffing and scratching to borders outside mirror plus a horizontal scratch to lower right corner. Light flecking and tarnishing to mirror. Believed a 20th century copy of an 18th Century mirror - **General condition consistent with age
W.H. Haseler, to a design for Liberty & Co - 9ct gold and enamel Art Nouveau brooch, Birmingham 1905, stamped 'WHH', 3.3cm across, model number 1486 in the Liberty & Co Jewellery Design sketch book Condition: Tarnished in places light scratches to revers, the pin slightly misshapen but working. Enamel appears intact, the drop 1.4cm approx. **General condition consistent with age.
Local Interest - Family group of late Victorian needlework samplers, relating to the New Orphen Houses (Muller Homes), Ashley Down, Bristol, comprising a petit-point example dated 1892 and named 'Rosina' and 'Bessie', with alphabetical and numerical samples over assorted motifs of flowering plants, birds, animals, buildings, a ship, religious symbols etc, 31cm x 27cm, together with another by 'Lydia Newman', 30.5cm x 25cm, and two smaller works (4) - Provenance - Offered for sale by a descendant of Elizabeth 'Bessie' Frances Newman (1878-1961) and her older sister Rosina Newman (1873-1900), who both entered the Orphenage on the 15th June 1882, joining Infants Department No.2 as numbers 6304 and 6303 respectively, and sold with a note to this effect. Condition: Light discolouration and a few water stains to the first. Has been folded. 2nd slightly brown to edges, minor edge staining. Other smaller items display general light soiling or wear commensurate with age and handling. **General condition consistent with age
Chinese silk sleeve panel circa 1900, depicting butterflies hovering over water, a fish and a shrimp emerging from the ripples, 28cm x 64cm excluding borders, within cloth mount and later gilt frame under glass Condition: Has been folded and exhibits central crease line. Some light water staining or discolouration to central panel. Further creases where silk has been folded noticeable flanking main central fold. Otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age
Early 19th Century gilt overmantel mirror, of inverted breakfront design with cavetto-moulded cornice over folate Vitruvian scroll work frieze, the bevelled rectangular mirror plate between sunken columns, 152cm wide x 89cm high Condition: Isolated patches of minor flaking to gilding as per images. Gilding is thin to columns and mouldings surrounding mirror plate revealing red primer. Light tarnishing to mirror plate plus very slight edge flaking to silvering. Backing paper has been disturbed at some stage suggesting mirror plate may not be original although it does have considerable age. - **General condition consistent with age
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