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Click here to subscribeA selection of cast metal and other sculptures, including: contemporary bronzed arrow sundial, with Roman numerals in relief, 24cms high; bronzed carved wood sculpture of an Egyptian cat, after an Egyptian Bronze Ptolemaic Period cat; bronzed metal sculpture of a nude; maritime brass bell; and other items.
A BLACK AND GILT LACQUERED LONGCASE CLOCK With eight-day bell striking movement, the 13inch arched brass dial with silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and subsidiary date dial, inscribed Daniel Kedden, Little Britain, London, the arch with automaton panel inscribed 'Sic transit Gloria Mundi', the case with arch and moulded cornice surmounted by three flaming torch finials, the blind fret carved frieze with arched glazed door above an arched rectangular trunk door on panelled base with moulded plinth255cm high overallProvenance: Formerly the Messel family collection in the Long Drawing Room at Nymans Removed to the Drawing Room at Holmstead Manor in 1947 after the disastrous fire and thence by descent to Oliver Messel Supplied by Oliver Messel to Frederick and Phyllis Watkins for Flaxley AbbeyCondition Report: Movement is complete but in dirty neglected condition hence requires a clean/overhaul before putting to use. Although the movement is contemporary with the dial and case there is evidence in the dial plate indicating that the dial was originally drilled/laid-out for a different movement hence it is most likely that the present movement is a replacement fitted early in the clocks life. The dial has visible dial feet/filled holes as well as some slight casting cracks to the matted centre and there is an additional calendar aperture behind the signature plaque. The arch spandrels have spare holes behind suggesting that they may be replacements. The dial finish is dull/tarnished otherwise dial is in sound condition.The case is probably original to the dial but not to the movement. The hood is lacking its domed caddy superstructure and the left hand section of fret to the arched frieze. The base would have had a double moulded skirt which is now no longer present. The left hand throat moulding is currently detached; the trunk door is lacking its upper clamp (applied to the inside of the panel behind the arch) - does not affect the appearance/integrity of the door. Otherwise case is in sound original unrestored condition but with overall wear, flaking, bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has two lead weights, case key, pendulum but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SPANISH WALNUT AND METAL MOUNTED VARGUENO18TH CENTURYThe fall flap decorated with metal panels backed on faded red velvet, with sides with wrought iron bell handlesThe interior fitted with an arrangement of drawers with bone mounts and parcel gilt decoration, the central cupboard door enclosing further drawers74cm high, 112cm wide, 44cm deepNow on a later oak stand base with turned tapering supports joined by square stretchers142cm high overall Provenance: Formerly the Messel family collection in the Long Drawing Room at Nymans Removed to The Staircase Landing at Holmstead Manor in 1947 after the disastrous fire and thence by descent to Oliver Messel Supplied by Oliver Messel to Frederick and Phyllis Watkins for Flaxley AbbeyIllustrated:'Nymans-II, Sussex: The Residence of Lieut.-Colonel Leonard Messel', Country Life, 17 September 1932, p323, fig.7.A Spanish Vargueno is a piece of furniture of Spanish and Oriental origins. They first appeared in Europe in the late Middle Ages and became a common article of furniture in the Spanish colonial empire from the late 16th century onward. Its major component is a chest with a drop front. The interior is divided into an intricate arrangement of drawers and recesses for holding jewels, documents, and other valuables. The drawers and recesses are often inlaid with bone, silver, or gold and are occasionally stained in bright colours. The exterior is elaborately mounted at the corners and elsewhere in iron or silver, and the front is secured by a heavy padlock or conventional lock.A virtually identical example, displaying the same locking mechanisms, escutcheons and bone and gilt decorated fitted interiors, exists in the collection at Castle Drogo, Devon. A related example, is housed at Parham House, West Sussex Condition Report: Overall scratches, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The stand is 20th century, made of oak and of simple, functional design to hold the vargueno.There are losses, observations and restorations including: there is evidence of worm; the exterior with vestiges of worn dark red velvet beneath the fretwork gilt metal bindings; with a central decorative hinged overlock, two hooks to the top corners and four side bolts to hold the fall front in place; some of the side bolts do not engage with the carcass; the exterior of the fall front with shadows and old nails suggesting that some of the decorative pierced metal sections have been moved (possibly during any restoration) or amended over time; the gilding worn to the metal fretwork and other metalwork; the interior with some signs of filler and possibly later bolts the the fall front; the drawers with multiple variously sized and configured drawers with polychrome paint, bone inlay and spirally turned bone pilasters, some of which have some movement, damage and repair.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHARLES X GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCKMID 19TH CENTURYWith eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel, the backplate stamped EL ROBIN, the silvered dial inscribed Huguenin, the case modelled as a winged classically draped female holding a key in a box on foliate-cast plinth base45cm high, 26.5cm wide, 10cm deepProvenance: Formerly the collection of Oliver Messel at 13 Pelham Place Condition Report: Movement is in dirty neglected condition however appears complete, intact and essentially all-original. The springs will wind hence it is likely that the movement only requires a clean and overhaul to bring it back to working condition. The mechanism appears to be original to the case and dial. The dial is dirty/discoloured with some wear to the numerals. The case is in sound original condition retaining original gilding although it is dirty/discoloured and the upper part of the figure is a little loose hence the fixings require tightening.Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Interesting collection of wooden items / treen to include a Scottish turned wooden 'quaich' or whisky cup approx 6.5cm in diameter, a Georgian turned wooden glove powder, an implement or tool, a 19th Century treen acorn shaped holder, a turned wooden bowl approx 12cm in diameter, a carved figure of a bird possibly from a Church and an unusual hand-carved figure of a woman, approx 30cm in height, a replica bell from Exeter Cathedral (8)
Monogram - 2 x boxed 1:24 scale model kits - Lot includes a #2432 #75 Dinner Bell Olds model kit, which comes with its original instruction manual. Lot also includes a #7553 '30 Ford Woody 'Early Iron Series' model kit, which comes with its original instruction manual. All contents of both model kits appear to be intact. Model kits appear in excellent condition. Boxes appear in good condition with some storage wear and minor paint and pen marks on the boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)
Amercom - 8 x 1:72 scale blister-packed die-cast model helicopters, 15 x plus Amercom magazines, and similar - Lot includes a Eurocopter Tiger UHT, an Agusta A119 Koala, a Bell OH-13H Sioux, and similar. Blister packs and die-cast models appear in mint condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
A QUANTITY OF CUT CRYSTAL AND OTHER GLASSWARES, comprising a Royal Doulton cranberry glass bell, Royal Brierly whisky glasses, a Royal Brierly 'Honeysuckle' pattern dish, cranberry glass vases and wine glasses, three clear and red twisted stem Martini glasses, a Thomas Webb whisky glass, a large green Bohemian glass, two large vases, etc (Qty) (Condition report: no obvious damage, a few paint spots on the Royal Brierly bowl)
FOUR BOXES OF ELECTRICAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT, LPS AND DIECAST CARS, to include an Etón Satellit 750 FM Stereo/LW/MW/SW/ air receiver, a pair of Bell & Howell binoculars, a Roberts Classic 928 radio, a clip on LED desk lamp, Garmin vehicle GPS device, Sanyo bed-side radio/ alarm, Halina Paulette electric camera, a Gigaset C530A land line phone set, over thirty Country CDs including Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, etc, over one hundred LP records including Jim Reeves, Herb Alpert, The Seekers, Hank Williams, etc, four framed prints including a large cross stitch, nine boxed diecast model cars mostly Models of Yesteryear, a boxed Corgi model of Tramlines D992/7 Birmingham, etc (s.d) (4 boxes)
QUANTITY OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATE, including a pair of footed small pin trays, two dishes, bell, candle snuffer and napkin ring all with Egyptian hallmarks, a camberstick a parcel gilt shaped silver bowl and three pieces of silver plated Mappin & Webb, a fruit basket, pierced footed dish and sauceboat, approx 16 oz. (12)
Late 19th century longcase clock in a mahogany case c 1880, 8-day movement and painted dial, with a swan's neck pediment, trunk with canted corners and short trunk door on a wide plinth, fully painted break-arch dial with similarly painted spandrels and long Roman numerals, subsidiary calendar and seconds dial and stamped brass hands, rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With pendulum and weights. Maker's name indistinct.This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 70cm Depth/Diameter: 27cmCondition Report:Ivory Act - Submission reference: 92MTVUHV
5¢ Mercury athletic scale strength tester. Customer would stand on platform, push release button, drop a coin in the slot and select the desired strength test. The meter then moves accordingly and a bell rings. Appears to have original paint. In working order and includes keys. Instruction label reads "Test Your Strength Daily", "Lift, Twist or Grip 5¢". Height: 132 cm. Width: 50 cm. Depth: 61 cm. Condition: Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.
French barrel piano branded "Baby Piano" ca. 1920. Made by the French piano makers Jules Piano, Nice. Very good playing condition. Coin-operated, spring-driven, 8 tunes, tune sheet, crank-driven tune selector, 36 piano tones, 1 bell. 57 cm (22 ½ inch) wide barrel. Small wooden case on 4 rotating wheels with retailer name on the front: "Perfecta, Marque Déposée, Brun-Valois, Roanne, Loire". Serial number 14493. Height: 137 cm. Width: 78 cm. Depth: 48 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.
A French porcelain-mounted gilt-bronze mantel clock, c. 1880, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals within a drumhead case surmounted by a garlanded flower-filled urn and flanked by a pair of putti, above a Sevres-style porcelain panel painted with putti, on a scroll cast and fluted base, eight day movement striking on a bell signed Popon Paris, with key and pendulum. Height 48cm
KAMINGARNITUR IM LOUIS XVI-STIL Paris, E. Vittoz, 1870-1890, teilw. feuervergoldete Bronze mit feiner Ziselierung, architektonisches Gehäuse, Bronzedarstellung von Amor und Psyche in dunkelbrauner Patinierung, Sockel mit Alabastereinlage und -füßen, weißes Emailzifferblatt mit schwarzen, arabischen sowie römischen Ziffern, ausgesägten Louis XV.-Zeigern und sign. "VITTOZ A PARIS" Pariser Werk mit 1/2 Stundenschlag auf Glocke, Girandolen mit Putto auf zylindrischem Postament mit Marmorsockel auf stilisierten Füssen, Pendule, HxB: 35/55 cm., Girandole, H: 45 cm. Altersspuren, Lunetteglas fehlt, Marmor teilw. best., ein Fuß eines Kerzenständers fehlt, Werk zu revidieren. | LOUIS XVI STYLE CASKET SETParis, E. Vittoz, 1870-1890, partly fire-gilt bronze with fine chasing, architectural case, bronze depiction of Cupid and Psyche in dark brown patina, base with alabaster inlay and feet, white enamel dial with black, Arabic and Roman numerals, sawn-out Louis XV. hands and sign. "VITTOZ A PARIS" Parisian movement with 1/2 hour strike on bell, girandoles with putto on cylindrical pedestal with marble base on stylised feet, pendulum, hxw: 35/55 cm., girandole, h: 45 cm. Signs of age, Lunette glass missing, marble partly damaged, work to be revised, one foot of one of the candlesticks is missing
A box of miscellaneous items to include a brass temple bell within carved and pierced hardwood surround, brass coffee potetcThe smaller brass dallah is missing the lid. The black dallah is in a poor state. The tall brass dallah is intact. The figure is missing a arm and the head has ben glued back on. The pierced brass box is badly damaged.
An Islamic copper butter teapot, having a domed cover above a fluted globular body and domed foot with applied brass mask decoration, h.35cm, together with one other copper example of plain fluted form, h.29cm, Uzbekistan, 19th century; together with a Buddhist ritual copper ewer, the handle and spout in the form of a makara, the square tapered body set with semi-precious stones, Mongolia/Tibet, early 20th century, h.22.5cm, together with a Buddhist trumpet of copper contruction, the brass bell in the form of a dragons head with further brass mouthpiece and mount, Tibet, early 20th century, L.45cm.
An Edwardian Mahogany Cased "Grandmother" Clock, the 8.25ins square brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and with engraved dial centre to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in case inlaid with stringings, satinwood bandings and fan motifs, with central moulded cornice, blind fret carved frieze and turned columns to hood on plinth base with bracket feet, 70ins high
An interesting and unusual late 18th century handwritten compendium, by John Smith, House & Land Surveyor, Maidstone, titled 'A Collection of useful Information on Various Subjects but Principally relative to Surveying & Building', dated 1796-7-8, organised and presented in alphabetical order, in well worn leather binding, a/f poor condition, together with a copy of The Professor, by Currer Bell (Charlotte Bronte), pub. Smith, Elder & Co, London, 1864. (2)
A late 18th century movement for a long case clock, by Thomas Rayment, Stamford, brass arched dial with silvered chapter ring, black Roman numerals, minute band and Arabic five-minute numerals to outer edge, subsidiary seconds dial centred by an engraved sun design, date aperture below a shaped name plate with engraved makerÕs name, applied brass spandrels, arched dial top enclosing a Ôstrike / silent dial, twin train 8 day movement chiming on a bell, the movement boxed in a white painted surround, with two weights and pendulum, without wall bracket.
A collection of early prints, including after Antonio Tempesta "Battle of Greeks and Amazons" 1600, framed and glazed 36 by 45.5 cm, after James Jefferys "The Scene Before Gibraltar. On the Morning of the 14th of September 1782", framed, mounted, and glazed, 56.5 by 76 cm, after John Lodge "Perspective View of Gibraltar", framed and glazed, "A view of the late Engagement of Bell-Isle Nov. 20 1759", framed, mounted, and glazed, after Henri L'Evque "A View of the Bridge of Miserere," framed and glazed, 'The Fishery', framed and glazed, 'Old Scaleits The Celebrated Sexton of Peterborough' Alexander Hogg 1603, six satirical etchings, including "The Waistcoat" depicting Lord Bute, an engraving depicting James I, and three engravings of Elizabethan ladies. (q)
A sale particulars relating to Moccas Estate 1919, in the Parishes of Dorstone, Peterchurch and Bredwardine, includes the following properties: The Cabin, The Beddw, Penlan Farm, The Bell Farm, Dorstone Mill, Dorstone Court, Willmaston Farm, Great Llanavon, The Lodge, and various other cottages and plots of land, listing buildings, pasture etc, with acreage. Contains folding map showing various properties in colour, 6" to 1 mile, 27" x 16" with pencilled notes, recording buyer and purchase price.
A cross-banded Oak framed 30 hour Longcase Clock having an arched painted face with stylised floral detail, Arabic numerals, semi circular date window and the name of "W. Underhill, Newport'', (Shropshire clock maker 1828 - 1836) and having inlaid shell decoration to the door, 81 1/2'' high x 18'' wide x 9 1/2'' deep. (Ran briefly during catalouging, requires a heavier weight, also bell missing).
An elegant white Marble cased mantle Clock having a two-train movement, the white face with Roman numerals and regulator spindle concealed in the rim of the face above the 12 o'clock position, the face with the name ''Polonie Paris'', the brass movement stamped 1834 and having an external count wheel. The clock is surmounted by the figure of a young fisherman holding a lute, leaning on a rock with a fishing net draped and gazing at a portrait miniature of his loved one, the ground at his feet with sea-shells, 16 3/8" high x 9 7/8" wide x 5 7/8" deep. (chip to rear of case, bell and winder not present).
Seth Thomas U.S.A. Ships clock c1890, with a 6� silvered dial sounding the ships watch on a brass bell, eight-day twin train balance wheel movement, silvered dial with Roman numerals, steel spade hands, escapement regulation and subsidiary seconds dial, with a circular alloy drum case mounted on a wooden plaque, dial inscribed �4th November 4th 1879 Seth Thomas U.S.A.", original label with number pasted on reverse.
Steiff mohair Zicky goat kid, circa 1960, Steiff Club miniature elephant no. 9 modelled on an original from the 1920s with bell and finger pull, in box, two Dean`s Rag Book Co. teddy bears comprising Hardy and Hampton, with certificates, Merrythought 'Still Hope' mohair bear WJ14GG limited edition 191/2950 with growler, certificate and box, and three further stuffed animals comprising a nodding example in recumbent position, One of Sam's mohair black bear and seated dog (8)
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