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Click here to subscribeA late Victorian two-handled silver sugar basin, of urn shaped design with leaf capped query handles and reeded borders, with presentation inscription 1899 AD This basin presented to Miss Hickson on her leaving the parish... Allington Sunday School, 9cm high, Birmingham 1897, maker Thomas Hayes, 7.25oz.
A CARVED MARBLE WALL FOUNTAIN WITH TRITON DECORATION PROBABLY ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY The triton or merman of twin tail form, floral spray surmount, shell basin base 47cm wide Condition Report: approximately 67cm high, 47cm wide, 24cm deep at the bowl Weathered and with losses to raised surface throughout- left arm missing- previously with two holes for fountain spout to base of figure- both filled- drainage hole to base- not plumbed in. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE STONEWARE TAZZA OR FOUNTAIN BASIN ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MARRIOT BLASHFIELD, LATE 19TH CENTURY Of pedestal form, large shallow bowl 123cm high, bowl 145cm diameter, base 82 by 82.5cm For a similar stamped example of this scale- please see Christie's London, The Michael Roberts Collection of Garden and Architectural Ornaments - Ashurst, Kent, September 27th 2004, lot 575 £38,240 Condition Report: Weathering and colour variance from exposure. Broken and restored to bowl and base. Some loss and wear to plinth edges and corners Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER THE ANTIQUE- A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE WHITE MARBLE FOUNTAIN ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY After the Roman Fontane del Tripode in the Villa d'Este, the basin with an egg and dart rim above three carved lion masks, supported on column carved with a spiral decoration and acanthus, with three legs decorated with carvings of Scylla amid acanthus above fluting and foliage with paw feet, and set on a triform base 116cm high, top 107cm diameter Condition Report: Weathering and colour variance from exposure. The weathering has caused loss to raised detailing notably around tops of legs and frieze to bowl. The bowl with one hole redrilled and with a later metal tube inserted through to lion mask below. Side legs with some traces of later mortaring/reattachment to bowl which is to be expected given torsion that movement will cause in something of this scale and weight. One leg slightly loose and will need reattachment prior to safe domestic use. Some chips to base edges with some restorations to corners. Not plumbed in. Will require professional carrier for safe collection. Please contact us if you require suggestions of possible couriers Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of Eastern copper items comprising a Syrian lipped bowl, possibly 16th/17th century, of tinned copper with kufic script decoration, 26cm wide, a large tinned copper of basin, with engraved script to the border and underside of the bowl, 34cm diameter, and a similar smaller bowl, engraved with a geometric border, 15.7cm wide (3)Condition ReportAll with knocks, wear, loss to the tin, and scuffs throughout. Smaller bowl misshapen. Dents to the spout of the lipped bowl.
A PAIR OF ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VASES, GU; A BRONZE 'QILIN' INCENSE BURNER; AND A BRONZE BASINYuan/Ming DynastyThe vases cast in the archaic style with two tiers of flanges and plantain lappets, variously enclosing turbulent waves, taotie and archaistic designs; the incense burner modelled as a recumbent qilin, the hinged head with open mouth forming the cover; the flower form basin cast with panels of flower sprays and aquatic birds.The tallest vase 28cm (11in) high. (4).Footnotes:元/明 銅花觚一對, 銅麒麟熏爐及銅洗Compare the basin to two similar examples in the British Museum, nos. 1993,1005.2.a-b.Saleroom notices:Please note the gu vessels in the lot are not a pair.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
PETER L. FOLKES (1923-2019) (ARR) A framed oil on canvas of a female nude at her wash basin. Signed bottom right. 29cm x 39cm. New English Art Club label to reverse. Folkes was head of Fine Art at Southampton Institute of High Education and has works in the UK Government Art Collection and The Arts Council of Great Britain.
A 19th century blue and white floral patterned platter, 16" wide, a Copeland Spode "Italian" pattern bowl, 7 3/4" dia, a Crown Devon wash jug and basin, and other itemsCondition:Jug and basin are crazed.Cantagali dish has rim chips.Blue and white platter doesnt appear to have any damages but sounds dull when rung.
MIWA: A FINE INLAID WOOD NETSUKE OF A WOMAN WASHING HER HAIRBy Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Kneeling over a round basin, the woman holding her long hair in one hand while combing it with bone-inlaid brush as it dangles in the water. A towel carved from stained bone is draped over the side of the basin. Her robe is resting around her waist, crumpled in large folds, detailed with geometric patterns and kiku (chrysanthemum) designs. A single himotoshi to the underside and signed MIWA to the basin.LENGTH 3.4 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a woman washing, signed Miwa, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 568.
MINKOKU: A FINE AND HUMOROUS WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI BATHING A RAKANBy Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Meticulously carved, the rakan's face bearing an expression of consternation as he tries to lift himself out of the round basin, gripping its sides with a small towel in one hand, the rippling water rendered with minutely incised, wavy lines. The small oni humorously scrubs the back of the rakan while holding him down with one clawed hand; his expression is one of great satisfaction. The pupils of both are inlaid in dark, lustrous horn. Two ringed himotoshi to the base. Signed MINKOKU.LENGTH 3.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor expected wear.Provenance: Private collection in Hamburg, Germany.
A Collection Of Eight Barber’s Shaving Bowls, European, 19th Century, glazed earthenware, in typical bowl form (three circular/five oval) with semi-circular cut out at rim; six with underglaze polychrome foliage/floral decoration; one with underglaze blue foliage, floral and stylised decoration; and one, possibly from Bern, underglaze blue and brown decoration and inscribed Johannes Uberkart 1806 on the basin – largest, 34.8cm. (width), smallest, 24cm. (width) Note: Previously bought at Sotheby’s 4th September 1996 (Lot 1307) and at Sotheby 11th June 1985 (Lot 176).
An unusual George IV silver tea and coffee set comprising circular pedestal coffee pot with engraved armorial crest, raised floral decoration and hinged lid together with matching circular tea pot bearing a presentation text for 1848, matching two-handled circular pedestal sugar basin and milk jug, London marks 1823, maker "RP"
Three trays of mostly 19th Century Welsh pottery to include: floral hand painted Dillwyn Swansea graduated dresser jugs, green and white transfer printed seaweed and shell design dresser jug and another dresser jug, blue and white jug and basin (basin marked SWP for South Wales Pottery), Ewenny pottery vases and pots and a pair of English pottery treacle glazed jugs with dog handles etc. (3)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
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