George III mahogany-cased stick barometer, George Richardson, Leadenhall St London, circa 1807, with engraved silvered register plate reading from 27 to 31-inches of pressure with Remarks, the trunk with architectural 'broken' pediment over hinged glazed door, exposed main tube, feather-veneered and moulded stem and hemispherical cistern, 100cm high Litereature:Gloria Clifton, Dictionary of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550/1851 NMM1996 p.231 states that this maker was at 48 Leadenhall Street in 1807 only. Condition: Minor loss to ebonised glazed door stringing to lower right corner, has been repolished, otherwise sound. **General condition consistent with age
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AN INDIAN JEWELLERY CASKET WITH PROFUSE BRASS INLAY S/D, of architectural form, the hinged lid opening to reveal a reticulated panel with inlay reading 'Mainpuri - Presented by M Board, Made by Madan Mohan Mistry', overall dimensions 49 x 33 x 25 cmCondition Report:In need of a clean to ascertain overall condition.
A LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH OAK CASED BRASS FACED LONGCASE CLOCK WITH EIGHT DAY MOVEMENT BY THOMAS ORE - TONG, the brass face with Arabic and Roman numerals and inner seconds ring, the hood with architectural pediment, twin weight and pendulum, H 213 cm, S/DCondition Report:Signs of old worm holes to the hood. Columns are additions. The base is replaced.
A late 19th century gilt metal cloisonne clock garniture set, the clock of architectural form having four Corinthian columns, circular gilt dial with Arabic numerals and signed Benjamin Harral Barnsley. The 8 day round movement signed Medeille D'Argent and striking on a gong, 10 3/4"h x 8 1/4"w. The garnitures in the form of urns and having twin scroll shaped handles, 10 1/4"h x 3 3/4"w
FRENCH RENAISSANCE OAK AND WALNUT DRESSOIR EARLY 17TH CENTURY the projecting cornice over a carved panel frieze with masks and brackets, above a pair of doors relief carved with saints, divided by figures in architectural niches, above a pair of short drawers with mask handles, raised on fluted columns on a plinth base with bun feet (116cm wide, 155cm high, 44cm deep)
THREE CARVED WOOD ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS 18TH/ 19TH CENTURIES comprising an ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT PEDESTAL, carved with putti, 38cm x 34cm; a PAINTED CARVED CORINTHIAN PILASTER CAPITAL, 32cm high; and a PAINTED OAK MOULDING, carved with acanthus and mythical beasts, 136cm long Qty: (3) Footnote: Provenance: The Earls of Crawford and Balcarres, Balcarres House, Fife, Scotland
TWO RELIEF PLAQUES 19TH CENTURY the first a Cantagalli example in the della Robbia style, in blue and white glazed terracotta depicting the Virgin and Child with John the Baptist, painted blue cockerel mark; the other a RENAISSANCE REVIVAL PLASTER PLAQUE, modelled as the bust of a boy in an architectural niche, the face overpainted in white, inscribed ROBERTUS, 31cm high (37cm high) Qty: (2) Footnote: Provenance: The Earls of Crawford and Balcarres, Balcarres House, Fife, Scotland
A selection of pictures to include 'Gathering Wild Flowers, a study of two Victorian children, oil on board, signed verso, 13 x 10 cm in a gilt plaster frame, 32 x 18.5 cm, together with a small landscape study with lake, signed lower right and labelled verso G. Rodilosso, 19 x 24 cm, together with two signed etchings by Armand Mathey of romantic scenes of courting couples and an unframed ink study of Ecclesiastical architectural features, titles 'Five To Llanidloes (5)
One volume of 'Architectural Illustrations and Description of the Cathedral Church at Durham' by Robert William Billings, 1843 and one volume of 'Illustrations of the Architectural Antiquities of The County of Durham: Ecclesiastical, Castellated and Domestic' by Robert William Billings, 1846 (2)
Eastern Wei, 6th century AD. A carved sandstone architectural panel comprising an aureole with flying deva figures to the upper edge, central standing robed Buddha with hands raised in the gesture of reassurance; flanked by two smaller bodhisattva figures in similar pose; mounted on an orb attached to a rectangular base with (later?) inscription to the reverse reading "Made by Xing Changzhen in memory of his two sisters deceased, Eastern Wei Dynasty, (April 22nd 536)". 67 kg total, 87cm including stand (34 1/4"). Acquired for the ‘Buckingham Collection’ by the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert; the collection formed from the early 1960s to early 1970s; much of the collection was displayed at the major exhibition ‘The Buddha Image: Out of Uddiyana’, Tibet House, 22 West 15th Street, New York, 16 September-20 October 2010, extended to 16 November and again to 7 January 2011; where the collection of one hundred pieces was publicly valued at US$ 15M; this piece was scheduled to be included in an exhibition entitled ‘On the Silk Route; Birth of The Buddha’, to be held in London from November 2012, but sadly his death prevented this; accompanied by copies of several press releases and articles for the exhibition, including Artnet News, This Week in New York, Huffpost, Buddhist Art News, and a scholarly note TL 5284 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163523-10080. Fine condition.
18th-19th century AD. A substantial sandstone architectural screen, D-shaped arch with lateral spurs to the base, central fan with openwork lattice extending to the rim, incised foliage detailing; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 37.7 kg total, 116cm (45 3/4"). Formerly the property of an American gentleman; acquired 1970s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, repaired.
A late 19th century French ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock, of architectural form, surmounted with cherubs holding a portrait of a French king, the dial and sides decorated with cherubs and trophies, eight day movement stamped A.D. 1091/515, width 8.5in. depth 6in. height 14.25in.CONDITION: Overall in good untouched condition, ormolu is either matted mid gold tone or highly polished shiny gilt finish, porcelain all in good order, gilding on dial good, an indistinct signature to the base just above 6 o'clock, feet a little loose but all present, lacks back door, movement complete but lacks key and pendulum so not tested for timekeeping.
A mid 19th century French bronze and ormolu portico clock, of ornate architectural form, decorated with foliate scrolls, leaf motifs and flowerheads, with silvered Roman dial and adjustable bi-metallic pendulum, eight day Pons countwheel movement dated 1827 and stamped B.P. & F, 3873, width 12.5in. depth 7.75in. height 25in.CONDITION: Slight rubbing to the bronze across the top just from polishing over the years, ormolu has a matted finish and is a little dirty, base plinth is slightly out of alignment with the ormolu mount above it showing one hole dead centre, dial oxidised, was once signed but that is now erased, movement complete, runs then stops and lacks a bell, not tested for timekeeping.
A 19th century French bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, surmounted with a bronze figure by Bouret of a country girl holding a flower, the architectural base inset with an enamelled floral painted arabic dial, eight day movement, width 15in. depth 7in. height 21.5in.CONDITION: Overall in good condition, the bronze of rich dark chocolate brown patination, very slight rubbing to the tops of her feet, marble base again in good order, one or two tiny nicks around the edges but nothing of any note, movement not tested for timekeeping, comes with an associated key.
A Charles X French bronze and Sienna marble mantel clock, surmounted with the figure of a riderless horse, the architectural base with engine turned silvered Roman dial signed Noel Aine à Dijon, width 12.5in. height 17.25in.CONDITION: Overall in somewhat neglected condition, the bronze very dirty and dusty, horse is a dark chocolate patination with some light rubbing to the extremities, naturalistic base below the horse is a lighter golden green tone, case with some chipping and cracking at the edges and damage to the lower inset plinth section, movement not going, dial faded.
Dupuis à Paris. A mid 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, of architectural form, surmounted with the figure of a medieval gentleman holding a pen and scroll, the base with fruiting swags and central seated child, J. Pons eight day countwheel movement signed by Depuis, width 16in. depth 6in. height 22in.CONDITION: Overall of an even matted gilt finish with some small areas of dirt and oxidisation but essentially good, the raised scroll back above the movement is loose, main figure wobbles a little and both front lower finials are loose / out of shape, book resting upon the top above the dial is loose and has a soldered repair at the back, enamel dial original but heavily crazed with losses near 9 o'clock, hands look original, movement original and complete but lacks a pendulum and key so not tested for timekeeping.

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