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Click here to subscribeLarge 19th century needlework sampler decorated with a large garden scene with animals and angels, plus various vases of flowers and religious text marked 'Be Christ my pattern and my guide, his image may I bear, Oh may I tread his sacred steps and his bright glories share', signed Ann Stringer, November 2nd 1829, image size 44 x 41cm, framed and glazed
A Rare German Composite 'Maximilian' Full ArmourCirca 1520 And LaterOf bright steel with characteristic fluting between incised double line borders, the main edges mostly turned and roped, comprising close-helmet with one-piece skull rising to a roped comb between lines of small etched triangles, pierced with two pairs of small holes for lining laces at the back, around the flanged rear with a line of dome-headed lining rivets, and struck with an indistinct armourer's mark to the left of the tubular plume-holder, the latter incised with pairs of diagonal lines, neck-guard of two articulated plates en suite with the skull and with recessed roped borders etched with running foliate scrollwork against a granular ground, the bevor and prow-shaped visor pivoting at the same points on each side and both with fluting en suite with the skull, the former shaped to the chin (minor old holes) and throat, the latter matching the neck-guard and with bevelled borders, pierced with horizontal vision slits above a raised projection, and with small pierced ventilation holes, on either side at the front with a line of further ventilation holes between keyhole piercings, replacement lifting-peg, and two sprung button-catches on the right, gorget of four plates front and back, hinged together on the left and secured together by pin-catches on the right, breast-plate (minor internal patch at the neck-turn, rivetted repair along the left armhole gusset, small repair on the right) with hinged curved lance-rest, later fauld of four plates and tassets of four plates each, back-plate en suite (rivetted internal repairs) with culet of four plates, full arm and leg harness incorporating earlier elements, the former comprising pauldrons each of six plates, the upper plates extending over the front and back, and three plates over the upper arms linked by a turning joint to the upper cannon of the vambrace, couters each with heart-shaped haute-piece, and tubular lower cannons each hinged together and secured by a pin-catch, the latter comprising cuisses each with heart-shaped poleyns, detachable greaves each hinged on one side and with pin-catches on the other, and articulated 'bear-paw' sabatons each with central roped ridge down the front and slotted at the rear for spurs, and mitten gauntlets: on a wooden stand mounted on a wooden plinth, the latter carved in relief on the front and sides with a differing trophy of armsFootnotes:ProvenanceBy repute the W.R. Hearst Collection, USAJoe Kindig Jr., York, Pennsylvania, USASee Dr. A Lewis Katzowitz, 'Thoughts on Joe Kindig, Jr.', American Society of Arms Collectors, Bulletin (Spring 1977), pp. 3-8This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA SERVICE REPUBLIC PERIOD Comprising: an oval tray, a teapot and cover, three conical teacups, all similarly decorated with scrolling lotus, bats, shou-symbols and auspicious objects, all reserved on a white ground, the teacups and teapot bear a four character Hongxian mark to the base, 28.3cm. (4) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
A collection of around 500 postcards of naval ships, submarines, battleships, and shipping interest, contained in four red cover ring binder postcard albums, some cards with Wright and Logan of Portsmouth, Mike Lennon of Waterlooville, Maritime Library and other stamps to the reverse, some cards bear the ships crests, cards include S37 Talent, Aurochs, HMS Auriga, Thermoptlae, RFA Gold Rover, HMS Eagle air craft carrier, HMS Ark Royal, HMS Centaur aircraft carrier, HMS Broadsword, HMS Exeter D89 type 42 Destroyer, HMS Monarch, HMS Orion etc.
Six Royal Copenhagen figures modelled as children, comprising: a boy with a teddy bear (model 3468), printed maker's mark for 1968 to base, 19cm high, a boy sharpening a stick (model 905), printed maker's mark for 1954 to base, 18.5cm high, a boy and a dog (model 782), printed maker's mark for 1975-1979 to base, 19cm high, a girl in a dress (model 2444), printed maker's mark for 1975-1979 to base, 21cm high, a girl seated with a doll (model 1938), printed maker's mark for 1969-1974 to base, 12.5cm high, and a figural group of a boy and a girl (model 406), printed maker's mark for 1992-1999 to base, 17cm high (6)
Three Royal Copenhagen animal groups, comprising: two white doves on a foliate sprig (model 402), 13.5cm high, two finches (model 6811), 11cm long, and two white rabbits (model 518), 5.5cm high, with a further similar rabbit (model 1691), 5cm high, a mouse eating corn on the cob (model 512), 13cm long, a brown rabbit (model 1010), 9cm high, an eating bear (model 3014), 9cm high, a playing bear cub (model 1124), 8cm long, two fish (models 2553 and 2414), 8cm long and 10cm long, a stylised bird (model 2266), 6cm high and two cats (models 1805 and 115), each 13.5cm high (13)Condition reportAll pieces appear to be in good condition with no visible cracks, repairs or faults
A Royal Copenhagen polar bear group, mid 20th century, naturalistically modelled with one bear seated, the other asleep, model number 356, printed maker's mark with date code for 1963, 9cm high, with three further Royal Copenhagen polar bear models, comprising: a seated bear holding its toes (model 22742), 7cm high, a walking bear (model 320), 9.5cm high, and a bear and her cubs (model 4780), 4.5cm high (4)
Rupert Bear 32 Limited Edition Postcards published by The Rupert and Canterbury Group 9 different designs, 13 with Stamps and Canterbury Philatelic Counter Postmarks (multiples), plus two pages from a magazine featuring Rupert Bear's 70th Birthday. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
A LARGE CAMEO AGATE ‘EAGLE AND BEAR’ SNUFFBOTTLE China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Carved out of a semi-translucent light brown stone, the skin of the stone partially preserved to the front part and both carved and engraved to resemble an eagle and a bear. Very well hollowed. H: 6 cm Weight: 92,4 grams Notes: 1. The bear (xiong 熊) is not often depicted on Chinese charms and amulets but it is a powerful animal that the Chinese believe can invoke fear in evil spirits just as well as humans. It is sometimes shown, like on our snuffbottle, with an eagle because eagle or hawk (ying 鹰) and bear (xiong 熊) together sound just like the word "hero" (yingxiong 英雄). 2. See a related snuffbottle preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of New York (The Met), The United States of America, under accession number 14.40.448a, b, bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.“鹰与熊”玛瑙鼻烟壶中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- natural veins and inclusions in the stone;- the below might have been polished down.
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘LOTUS’ ARCHAISTIC JAR, HUChina, Ming Dynasty, 16th or 17th century he pear-shaped vase is finely enamelled around the globular body, shoulder and neck with registers of large lotus blooms borne on leafy meandering scrolls, all supported on a tall, splayed foot similarly decorated. The shoulders are applied with a pair of enamelled Taotie mask handles suspending flattened, loose rings that bear enamelled decorations as well. H: 36,2 cmWeight: Note: For a related cloisonné jar at public auction, please refers to Zacke Vienna, 2021/03/05, lot 1, sold for €13,904 incl. BP. Also see Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 2015/04/07, lot 3727, sold for HKD250.000 incl. BP.景泰蓝 “莲花”仿古罐中国，明代，16-17世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- a rare vase in that condition together with original handles;- foot and rim lightly distorted;- a few losses of enamels;- a few small restorations (around the rim and the foot notably).
A PART BOXED TINPLATE AND PLUSH BATTERY OPERATED DRINKING OR PICNIC BEAR, not tested, brown plush bear holding a coffee pot and mug standing behind a tree stump with a loaf of bread on it, marked 'Made in Japan' but no makers marking, appears largely complete and in fairly good condition with some minor paint loss, fading and wear, rubber hands are brittle, battery box is clean and in good condition, housed in damaged box base, height approx. 25cm
A MERRYTHOUGHT CHEEKY BEAR, C.1950'S/1960'S, amber and black glass eyes, bell to left ear, velvet muzzle with slight damage and wear, vertically stitched nose, jointed body, brown felt hand and foot pads with five stitched claws on each, very minor damage to both foot pads, Merrythought label removed but stitched outline remains on left foot pad, some minor marking and wear, slight fading to fur and pads, height approx.62cm
Three Steiff teddy bears, each a 1980s replica of an early 20th bear, comprising a Teddy-Clown 1926, a Teddy Rose 1925, and a Genuine Mohair British Collector's 1906 Replica Teddy Bear, all with boxes and certificates, all labelled with button in the ear, the largest 37cm high (3)Condition report: All with some minor wear and matting. Scratches and marks to the boxes.
Four Steiff teddy bears, each a 1980s replica of an early 20th bear, comprising a Teddybär 1907, a Muzzle Bear 1908, an Ophelia Bear and one other, two with boxes and certificates, the Ophelia bear in an unlidded box, all labelled with button in the ear, the largest 37cm high (4)Condition report: With minor wear to all. The boxes with some damage.
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) EDO PERIOD, C.1849-52 A Japanese woodblock print triptych entitled Minamoto no Yoshitsune Miyako wo uchitachi Saikoku e (The Ghosts of the Taira Warriors attack Yoshitsune's Ship in Daimotsu Bay), published by Enshuya Hikobei , with censors' seals for Fuku and Muramatsu, each sheet signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga and sealed Yoshiriki, oban tate-e, each approximately 36cm x 24.8cm. (3) See the British Museum, access. no.1907,0531,0.230.1-3, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, access. no. JP1565 and the Museum of Fine Art, Boston, access. no. 11.30566a-c, 1992.568a-c for other examples of this triptych. Also, see Christie's London, From Artist to Woodblock: Japanese Prints Online, 5-12 July 2018, lot 62, for another example. This triptych is a good example of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's use of dynamic compositions and large objects (in this case, the ship and waves) spilling out of one sheet onto the other. Kuniyoshi established the warrior print, depicting legendary figures performing heroic achievements, as a major genre. Many of his designs feature yokai (spectres and other monsters), and these demonic depictions catapulted him to success. This striking design depicts the Ghosts of the Taira Clan attacking Minamoto Yoshitsune (1159-89) in Daimotsu Bay after their brutal defeat. According to legend, all ends well as the devout monk Benkei prays to the Gods of the Sea who dispel the ghosts and put an end to the storm. Some say that the cries of the restless Taira ghosts can still be heard emanating from the waters at the site of the legendary battle. Crabs that can be found nearby bear markings similar to samurai masks and they are believed to carry the souls of the restless warriors.
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