A rare crimson velvet jerkin, circa 1610-25, short-waisted with slight graduation to front, the shoulder wings and hem with tabbed edges adorned with wine silk and gold thread plaited braid, the graduated stand collar interlined with heavy buckram, the main jerkin interlined with natural un-bleached linen, curved back seams and two lines of braid to the back, silver-gilt wrapped acorn shaped buttons, the hem tabs and collar lined in crimson silk, chest 102cm, 42in; together with purpose-made mount (2)An additional 5% VAT is payable on the hammer price, this can be refunded if proof of export outside the EU is provided within 6 months of the sale date.Provenance: The Helen Larson Private CollectionPublished: The Journal of the Costume Society, no 5, 1971, 'A Study of Three Jerkins' by Janet Arnold - the renowned scholar of early dress.Few specimens of late 16th or early 17th century costume survive. The jerkin as a garment was worn to protect the rich doublet worn below, and to provide extra warmth or protection. Utilitarian or military examples were made in leather - but this example in the finest Italian velvet must have belonged to a man of great wealth and importance. The shortness of the waist and slightly curved silhouette served to emphasise the well-rounded belly of its owner - a desirable fashionable attribute in the early 17th century. Records suggest that the piece was acquired by Helen Larson from a dealer in Connecticut in 1968 but no earlier provenance has been found. CONDITION REPORT: Velvet is generally good, no bald patches, but overall appearance shows the weft ground - pile has thinned. Velvet at upper collar edge is worn. Three of the metal thread wrapped buttons are detached and two (those nearest the waist and centre) are missing. The velvet is slightly rubbed on the edges of the wing sleeves. Slight thinning to velvet over the rear shoulder area. Considering its age, I consider the velvet to be in remarkably good condition. Silk lining to collar is period and good condition, shows slight soiling. The main body of the doublet has been re-lined in cotton satin and the button-holes re-worked. The lining to the hem tabs is original and is slightly frayed in places. Each of the hem tabs were individually worked and then attached one by one and some bear the original ink numbers to coincide with the correct positioning.
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A late 19th/early 20th century Black Forest glass holder modelled as a bear with glass eyes and painted snout and mouth, height 6.5cm, also with a liqueur glass. CONDITION REPORT: General surface wear commensurate with age throughout, some particular nibbles to the base, base also has one split, small losses to the surface to right paw.
Four Royal Doulton figures; HN3202 'The Boy Evacuee', HN3299 'Welcome Home' (af), HN3295 'The Homecoming' (af), and HN3203 'The Girl Evacuee' (af), also D6763 'The London Bobby' miniature character jug (second) (5). CONDITION REPORT: Three of the four figures have been broken in various places and crudely repaired, entire lower right section of 'Welcome Home' figure has been broken as reattached, protruding dogs leg of the 'Homecoming ' Figure has been broken and reattached, the lower part of the teddy bear leg of 'The Girl Evacuee' figure has been broken and reattached, The head of the 'Welcome Home figure has been off, the character jug s of second quality as stated.
Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, RWS, RBA (1867-1956) ''Return from the Hunt'' (1923) Signed in pencil, etching, together with two further signed examples by the artist ''Caravans'' (1923) & ''Bear Leaders'' (1911), 34.5cm by 38cm, 27.5cm by 50cm (3) (all unframed) See illustration Provenance: Gifted by the artist from his studio to his chauffeur Thence by descent Gifted to the current owner *Artists' Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business
Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, RWS, RBA (1867-1956) ''Tramps Resting'' (1923) Signed in pencil, etching, together with two further signed etchings ''Rabbis'' (1923) & ''Bear Leaders'' (1911), 30cm by 37.5cm, 32.5cm by 42cm & 27cm by 36cm (3) (all unframed) See illustration Provenance: Gifted by the artist from his studio to his chauffeur Thence by descent Gifted to the current owner *Artists' Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business
Lord Byron Interest (George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, 1788-1824): The Collar of His Favourite Newfoundland Dog 'Boatswain' (d.1808), in brass with toothed edge, engraved in bold script Rt. Honble LORD BYRON, 44cm diameter, 4.5cm wide, in later fitted mahogany display case with glazed hinged lid and sprung drawer, bearing engraved plaque Sold together with various documentation and catalogues relating to provenance, including: - a transcript of a note by Byron's gamekeeper's widow at Newstead Abbey, certifying the sale of the collar with others. Also that the collar was engraved by 'old Mr Carr of Nottingham' and that damage was done 'by a Bear which Lord Byron kept for his own amusement and with which Boatswain had many severe encounters'. - A catalogue of the 'E M Kidd Collection', sold by F W Kidd & T Neale & Sons, 11-13 November 1903, lot 424. Purchased by the Earl of Shrewsbury (d.1921) and bequeathed by him to the Hon Mrs Arthur Eliot. - A Sotheby's catalogue of 'Valuable Autograph Letters ....', 14 December 1976, lot 180. 'Property of the late Hon Mrs Arthur Eliot (sold by order of the Executors)'. Purchased by current owner for £600 - Various other related ephemera and research Boatswain died of rabies after being bitten by another dog in Mansfield market place. The grief-stricken Byron erected a monument at Newstead Abbey and composed the famous 'Epitaph to a Dog'. See similar collar in the Newstead Abbey Collection
A Victorian silver plated Betjemanns 'The Tantalus', enclosing three cut glass decanters and stoppers, each with star cut bases 24cm high, the enclosure with barley twist detailing and lyre type ends stamped 'Betjemann's Patent, London, 48501', 33cm H x 41cm W x 19cm D, with associated keys CONDITION REPORT: Lyre ends of case do wobble slightly. Pull down locking mechanism currently functioning however associated keys do not work lock. Case appears in generally good condition with some minor scratches as to be expected. Felt underside. Decanters - Each base of the stoppers are chipped and nibbled. Two globular tops of the stoppers are also a little chipped. Interiors would need a clean. Rim to one with noticeable chip. Each rim where stoppers are inserted do bear some nicks and nibbles. Each bearing chips to base and faceted body of varying degrees.
A 9ct gold 1950's gentleman's Tudor Rolex wristwatch, the circular face with an Arabic dial and a subsidiary second dial, with attached leather strap (case with presentation engraving verso), within original case CONDITION REPORT: Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding Trevanion & Dean's sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.Ticks when wound. Hands happily rotate. Crown showing very little wear. Some staining and speckling to the face. Crystal appears in good condition with no obvious scratches. Lugs bear no dents but some light surface scratches. Case sides and reverse with some surface scratches and light abrasions (more so to the reverse), but no obvious knifed opening areas with cuts and gaps. Strap showing little wear. Hour hand with little tarnishing however the minute hand has a small section of what appears to be enamel missing within tip of the hand. Reverse inscription bold. Case showing some wear and scuffs.
A pair of Edwardian novelty silver pepperettes, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1909, each modelled as muzzled bears, 4.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: One bear has a dent to the back seam, some small surface scratching throughout, generally appear to be in good order. Marks slightly rubbed but still legible.
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