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Click here to subscribe*Trench Art. A collection of brass shell cases and trench art, including a 1903 German Pom Pom shell and nosecone engraved Cambrai 1918, a WWI period brass cigarette case applied with 19th Hussars badge and Prussian button, a bronze bell engraved H.M.S. Valiant 1931, Zeppelin ashtray from Z48, a Japanese POW camp copper dish engraved I Johnson, Stanley Camp 1942-1944 and other items --- PLEASE NOTE THE MILLS BOMB IS INERT --- (a carton)
HOOKAH BASE CONVERTED INTO A RITUAL BELL FROM THE PALACE OF TIPU SULTAN (1750-1799) KINGDOM OF MYSORE, 18TH CENTURY 39cm high The handle surmounted by a circular platform supporting four of the ten incarnations of Vishnu: Matsya (the fish), Kurma (the amphibian), Varaha (the boar) and Narasimha (the man-lion), in the centre the two symbols of Vishnu: Chakra (the wheel) and Shanku (the conch), the shoulder inscribed with 'CAPTURED AT THE PALACE OF TIPPOO SAHIB BY CAP'N. JOHN ANDREWS OF WINCHESTER AT THE STORMING OF SERINGAPATAM 1799. & PRESENTED TO HIS ESTEEMED FRIEND WARREN HASTINGS ESQR.', the lip inscribed with 'PRODESSE QUAM CONSPICI' (To accomplish rather than to be conspicuous)
Two modern painted tôle hanging lanterns, in the 'Brighton Pavilion' style , one in red and the other green; together with two other similar lanterns, 69cm high, 54cm wide, 54cm deep (4)Please Note: The bell terminals that are illustrated in the catalogue image for this lot are not present with the lanterns
A pair of green painted and gilt chinoiserie Brighton Pavilion style tôle wall lanterns , of recent manufacture, with bell-hung pagoda canopies above rectangular glazed sides each enclosed by a lateral door with mirrored single light interiors, fitted for electricity , 68cm high, 37cm wide, 24cm deep
A pair of Brighton Pavillion style red painted and parcel-gilt tôle wall lanterns , of recent manufacture, with `bell'-hung pagoda-shaped tops above panelled sides enclosing single sconce mirrored interiors each with a single door, fitted for electricity, lacking glazing, 66cm high, 35cm wide, 26cm deep; together with two similar pairs of lanterns with a plain ochre finish, fitted for electricity and lacking some interior elements, and a pair of similar brass lanterns lacking the bell elements to their pagoda tops (8)
A George II style mahogany card table , the shaped top opening with a concertina action to reveal a baize-lined interior with candle stands and guinea wells, the hinges to the concertina action including the stamp of `H. Tibats', on boldly carved front cabriole legs headed by carved lion masks and acanthus brackets above leaf-carved knees terminating in carved hairy lion's paw feet, part 18th century , 73.5cm high, 92cm wide, 46cm deep Provenance : Sotheby's London, 20 Septemer 2011, lot 82. The stamp of H. Tibats on the hinges is thought to relate to Hugh Tibbats or Tibats (both spellings are recorded) 'hinge and sash fastening maker' of Bell Street, Wolverhampton, listed in 'The Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston and Willenhall Directory, 1781'. The 'Tibats' stamped hinge has been recorded on a number of notable concertina-action tables (see P. Thornton, `A Signed Hinge', Furniture History, 1966, pp. 44-45). A comparable table is illustrated in Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, 1965, 3 vols., vol. III, p.197.
A FINE PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD PIER MIRRORS, each crested with an anthemion standing in an urn, and issuing scrolling foliage, in a bead moulded frame, flanked to either side with hanging bell flowers, the centre bevelled plate inside twelve mirror compartments, the apron carved with scrolling foliage, 63" (160cm)h x 29" (74cm)w. (2)
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE GILT BRONZE AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, c.1810, the silk suspension movement and outside count wheel, striking on a steel bell, the case with classical woman holding a book, by a book case, supporting a circular enamel dial, with Roman numerals, in a leaf cast frame, on a rectangular plinth, the frieze in relief with cherubs and a central portrait of a woman with helmet amongst scrolling foliage and wreaths, raised on conforming leaf scroll legs, 17" (43cm) high, 11" (28cm) wide. (1)
Richardson (A.E.). Monumental Classic Architecture in Great Britain and Ireland during the XVIIIth & XIXth Centuries, Batsford, 1914, numerous monochrome illustrations, original gilt-decorated blue cloth in bright condition, with original dust wrapper (restored and restrengthened), together with Stratton (Arthur), The English Interior, Batsford, 1920, and others on the history of British architecture, including Aymer Vallance, The Old Colleges of Oxford, Batsford, 1912, George J. Oakeshott, Detail and Ornament of the Italian Renaissance, Batsford, 1888, Francis T. Dollman, Examples of Antient Domestick Architecture, 4 parts, Bell & Daldy, 1858, Field and Bunney, English Domestic Architecture of the XVII and XVIII Centuries, 1905, Richardson & Eberlein, The Smaller English House of the Later Renaissance 1660-1830, 1925, etc., mostly original gilt, folio & 4to (20)
Bindings. The Works of Charles Kingsley, 11 volumes, Eversley Edition, 1881, uniform contemporary gilt decorated tan half calf, spines lightly rubbed, 8vo, Poems, by Jean Ingelow, 1867, numerous black and white illustrations, period inscription to front endpaper, some light spotting, contemporary gilt decorated red full morocco bound by Riviere, all edges gilt, boards and spine rubbed, 8vo, The Christian Year, by John Keble, 2nd edition, 1898, 5 black and white illustrations by R. Anning Bell, Voyageuses, by Paul Bourget, Paris, circa 1900, both with period inscriptions to front endpapers, both contemporary gilt decorated blue full calf bound by Relfe Brothers, boards and spines lightly rubbed, 8vo, together with other 19th and early 20th century literature, reference and periodicals, all leather bindings, some gilt decorated, condition is generally good/very good, 8vo/folo, approximately 120 volumes (6 shelves)
Bell (Mrs Arthur). Representative Paintes of the XIXth Century, 1899, 50 black and white illustrations, including photogravures and half-tone blocks, period inscription to the half title, some light toning and spotting, original gilt decorated red cloth, boards and spine lightly rubbed, large 8vo, together with Hyde (Ralph), A Prospect of Britain, the town panoramas of Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1st edition, 1994, numerous black and white illustrations, original blue cloth in dust jacket, spine lightly rubbed to head, oblong 4to, plus other modern art, architecture and antique reference, many original cloth in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/folio (3 shelves + a carton)
HARRY MACGREGOR (1894-1934)On a Scottish Farmsigned and dated 'H. Macgregor, 1906' (lower left), and inscribed on the reverse'To Miss Meg Wright with the Artist's Compliments April 1910'oil on canvas20 x 26in (50.8 x 66.1cm)Sold together with an oil painting by James Torrington Bell depicting a Scottish lowland landscape. two (2)
A French late 19thC porcelain and gilt metal mantel clock, arched dial painted with a child painter, dial bearing Roman numerals against a bleu celeste ground, eight day movement by Japy Freres et Cie with bell strike, the case with urn and twin cherub surmount, architectural body with floral festoons, columns and reserve panel of flowers, for A Everington, Paris, 44.5cm high, on a gilt wood stand, ebonised base with glass dome, with key.
A George III mahogany and crossbanded long case clock, the break arch enamel dial painted with classical muses, Arabic numerals, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the hood with swan neck pediment and Corinthian columns, canted trunk, raised on bracket feet, with weights and key, no pendulum, 225cm high.
A George III oak long case clock, the break arch dial painted with roses, Roman and Arabic numerals subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the hood with brass mounts and Corinthian columns, plain trunk, raised on bracket feet, with weights and key, no pendulum, 230.5cm high.
A George II oak longcase clock by Jno Morgan, Chancery Lane, London, bras dial with cherub spandrels, chapter ring bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and alarm dials, date aperture, two train eight day movement with bell strike, plain case and trunk raised on bracket feet, with weights and key, no pendulum, 217cm high.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY WHITE MARBLE AND GILT METAL CLOCK GARNITURE, the clock with urn finial and bow above a circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral swags, bell strike, flanked by pineapple topped columns, on a rectangular base with beaded mounts and on four turned feet, the twin branch garnitures on single columns, clock height 38cm, with pendulum and key (3)
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK, cast with a girl and two lambs flanking the circular porcelain dial painted with floral decoration and Arabic numerals, bell strike, on a rectangular onyx base with four foliate scrolled feet, height approximately 50.5cm, with key and pendulum, lacks glass to dial door
A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, ornate floral urn surmount flanked by pineapple finials and central ribbon above a circular white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, s.d. to winding hole, movement by Marti & Co, with bell strike and count wheel, the base cast with acanthus leaves and foliate designs, height approximately 46cm
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK, urn shaped finial with painted porcelain centre above the circular dial and two female figures holding swags, the porcelain dial with pink bands, black Roman numerals marked J.W. Benton, Ludgate Hill, London and central rural landscape, bell strike and movement marked JWB 24033, the clock mounted on an orange and gilt painted wooden base, height approximately 28cm and on a further oval ebonised base, with key and pendulum, s.d.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BRASS AND PAINTED CASE MANTEL CLOCK, urn finial above a foliate cast pediment and four column frame, enclosing wooden panels painted with a dark blue ground with cream cornucopia and mythical beasts and scrolls, the circular painted dial with Roman numerals, bell strike and monogram mark to the movement, the base mounted on four short foliate feet, height approximately 41cm, with pendulum and loose door to back
A LATE 19TH CENTURY ANSONIA OF NEW YORK BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK OF ARCHITECTURAL FORM, brass dome above a classical frieze, green veined black marble columns flanking a circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, Brocot escapement, eight day movement, bell strike, height approximately 40.5cm, with key and pendulum
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EIGHT DAY ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCK, the drum head with gilt metal mask and swag surmount, gilt Roman numerals, bears manufacturers mark verso, bell strike, the lower case with curved supports with gilt metal cornucopia mounts, rectangular base, on six gilt knop feet, height approximately 35cm, with pendulum
A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPY FRERES AND HENRY MARC OF PARIS GILT METAL EIGHT DAY MANTEL CLOCK, urn finial on arched top above a circular porcelain dial painted with a band of flowers, Roman numerals, bell strike, the case cast with foliate scrolls and other decorative devices, inset with a floral porcelain panel, on four scrolled feet, height approximately 31cm, with pendulum
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH FIGURAL SPELTER AND ORANGE VEINED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, eight day, figure of an archer on a shaped rectangular top, enamel dial with Arabic numerals and rose swags, named 'Landry Le Havre', bell strike, movement marked and numbered, on four gilt foliate legs, height approximately 54cm, with pendulum s.d.
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