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Lot 233
Robert Harrop Designs Limited Camberwick Green models; five including CGL02 PC McGarry, limited edition 2500; CGS03 Mr Carraway in his Fish Shop, limited 2000; CGS09 Jonathan Bell & Lord Beleborough, limited edition 1000; CGL04 The Mayor, limited edition 2500; CGL01 Windy Miller, limited edition 2500, all boxed.
Lot 329
An extremely rare and fine example of the Order of the Propitious Star of the Punjab (Kaukab-i-Iqbal-i-Punjab), INSTITUTED BY MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH, SECOND CLASS, AWARDED BY THE SIKH COURT TO IMPORTANT COURTIERS, DIPLOMATS OR ENVOYS Lahore, dated [VS] 1894/AD 1837in the form of a radiating star in gold, in the centre a circular portrait of Maharajah Ranjit Singh seated on a chair holding a flower, in gouache and gold on paper under glass, the radiating arms consisting of five broad arms ending in a crescent shape and each inlaid with free-formed sectional tablecut diamonds, these interspersed with five narrower curved arms each inlaid with a principal tablecut diamond and tipped with a brilliant green cabochon emerald, the upper broad arm with small gold suspension loop below a gilded and enamelled bell- or parasol-shaped suspension, topped by a larger gold suspension ring, the reverse with a central roundel containing three lines of Punjabi text in nasta'liq script and the date in gold on a green ground, the broad arms with stylised floral motifs in gold on a green ground, the narrow arms cross-hatched in red enamel, in modern fitted case 9.4 cm. high overall; width 5.2 cm.; painting 20 mm. diam.; weight 57.8g.Footnotes:ProvenanceWith Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1965 (see below).Private collection, USA, acquired from Spink in 1965.Private collection, UK. PublishedSpink & Son Ltd., Numismatic Circular, 73 (September 1965), no. 5442 (illustrated).The inscription on the reverse reads:sri maharajah dehraj maharajah ranjit singh bahadur sat sri akal sahai 1894. 'Sri Maharajah Dehraj Maharajah Ranjit Singh Bahadur, may the Eternal Lord help him, [VS] 1894'.The date is Vikram Samwat 1894, which is equivalent to AD 1837.It is suggested in some sources that this Order, the Propitious Star of the Punjab (Kaukab-i-Iqbal-i-Punjab), was instituted in commemoration of the marriage of Ranjit Singh's grandson, Nau Nihal Singh. What is clear, however, is that in a more general sense, Ranjit Singh had become fascinated by the idea of European medals and orders, as a result of the well-known profusion of British and French officers and other figures at Lahore and in the Punjab more widely. Sir Henry Fane's medals had attracted the Maharajah's curiosity when he arrived at the court in 1837 for the marriage of Nau Nihal Singh (quoted in S. Stronge (ed.), The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms, London 1999, p.229). General Allard, the French General in Ranjit Singh's service, also wore the Legion d'Honneur (instituted by Napoleon). In some accounts it was Fane who then suggested that medals be introduced at court. Other sources say that it was Captain C. M. Wade, Political Agent at Lodhiana, who developed the rules for granting the awards. But it was decided to make three fixed awards - the highest for Princes, the second class (as seen in our example) for 'relatives and brotherhood' of the Maharajah and the third for high dignitaries, colonels, and those providing honourable service. These would be differentiated by the quality of the stones: respectively, diamonds, diamonds and emeralds, or emeralds only. The recipient of our Order is unknown but its quality is of that intended for presentation to courtiers, sardars, governors of provinces, General officers, diplomats and envoys (see T. McClenaghan, Indian Princely Medals: a Record of the Orders, Decorations and Medals of the Indian Princely States, pp. 11-18; also discussed in Maharaja Ranjit Singh: First Death Centenary Memorial, Amritsar 1939, pp. 94-96).The portrait depicts Maharajah Ranjit Singh holding a flower, seated in one of the characteristic European-style chairs often seen in Sikh portraits (and here with the distinctive loop in the arm where it meets the backrest, as noted by Toor (for a painting of circa 1830-32 depicting Ranjit Singh with Hira Singh, in a similar pose and in such a chair, see D. Toor, In Pursuit of Empire: Treasures from the Toor Collection of Sikh Art, London 2018, pp. 80-81; see also another in the Kapany Collection, illustrated in S. Stronge, op. cit., p. 74, fig. 79). The present depiction seems to be unique amongst the known Orders (for which see below) in portraying the Maharajah full-length.Examples of these orders are very rare. A very similar medal, of the second class, which was presented to Lord Auckland in 1838, is now in the Sheesh Mahal Museum and Medal Gallery in Patiala (illustrated in S. Stronge (ed.), op. cit., p. 82, fig. 90). This has floral decoration on the reverse rather than an inscription.Another, of the third class, said to have been formerly owned by Duleep Singh, and which was sold at Christie's in 1981, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv.no.IS.92-1981; illustrated in J. Guy, D. Swallow (edd.), Arts of India: 1550-1900, London 1990, p. 191, fig. 166).Two, of the third class, presented to the Political Agent General Henry Charles van Corlandt, are also in the Sheesh Mahal Gallery, Patiala.One, presented to Sir Frederick Currie, Bt. (1798-1875), who drew up the peace treaty after the First Anglo-Sikh War, appeared at Christie's, Islamic Art, Indian Miniatures, Rugs and Carpets, 28th & 30th April 1992, lot 138 (illustrated in the catalogue), and now in the collection of Gurshuran and Elvira Sidhu, San Francisco: illustrated in S. Stronge, op. cit., p. 187, fig. 215; see also note, p. 230). This had a miniature portrait in a more European style, after Emily Eden's portrayal), had fish and floral motifs on the reverse, and was lacking the bell and suspension loops.Another, one of a group of medals and swords presented to Colonel Sir Claude Martine Wade (1794-1861), was offered at Christie's, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 28th October 2020, lot 86, also dated VS 189[4]/AD 1838, but with the painting defaced or damaged, and with a cream and red ribbon.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 237
A silver-inlaid alloy bidri huqqa base Bidar, Deccan, 18th/ 19th Centuryof bell shaped form, the short flaring neck with moulding and neck ring, the body decorated with repeated floral sprays on a stellate ground, bands of foliate vines to shoulder and foot, the neck with further floral motifs, on a carved wooden base 18.6 cm. high excluding baseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 181
A schist bust of Buddha Ancient region of Gandhara, 3rd Century ADfacing forward in deep meditation with half closed eyes, the closely waved hair with domed ushnisha, relief carved ajna chakra to centre of forehead, delicately folding sanghati draped over the shoulders, mounted 28 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenanceColonel H. Gordon.Private UK collection, acquired at Sotheby's African, Oceanic, American and Indian Art, 11 February 1963, lot 34a.The lot is accompanied by the original 1963 Sotheby's sale catalogue, annotated by the buyer, with inserted receipt of purchase and cutting from The Times, Tuesday 12 February 1963, which mentions the sale of the piece: 'a third century A.D. head and shoulders of Buddha for £170 to an anonymous purchaser'. The stand was made by the India Department at the Victoria & Albert Museum shortly after the sale and the sculpture was photographed by Lionel Bell (two printed photographs included).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 164
A BOX AND LOOSE CERAMICS, GLASS, MISCELLANEOUS etc, to include leather 'Rugby Polo Boot' ball, a brass wall mounted bell, three wooden wall hangings, a Staiver quartz world clock,a novelty wooden clock shaped as cheese board with knife and mouse, Limoges vases and trinkets, miniature 'Teddies' tea for one, German trinkets, Tetley Tea figures, Cardew Collectors teapot, a butter dish 'The Trusty Servant', boxed Lilliput Lane 1998 Christmas ornament 'Great Expectations, large ceramic twin handled fruit bowl, boxed Stuart crystal candle holder, empty glass boxes etc
Lot 44
FOUR BOXED ROYAL DOULTON LIMITED EDITION BUNNYKINS FIGURES FROM AMERICAN HERITAGE SERIES, comprising Statue of Liberty DB198, no 1139/3000 (no certificate), Pilgrim DB212, no 0816/2500 (no certificate), Liberty Bell DB257, no 1500/2000, with certificate and American Firefighter DB268, no 1756/2001 (NY Firefighter 9-11 Disaster) with certificate (4) (Condition report:- good)
Lot 282
SEVEN BOXED WALT DISNEY CLASSICS COLLECTION CERAMIC FIGURES FROM PETER PAN, comprising 'Nobody Calls Pan a Coward', height 21cm (Peter Pan), 'I've Got You This Time' (Captain Hook), Tick Tock, Tick Tock (Crocodile), wind-up mechanism to base, 'Oh dear, dear, dear' (Smee), Little Charmer (Tinker Bell) Membership 2001 with badge, Tinker Bell hanging ornament and stand and Opening Title 'Peter Pan', all with certificates (7) (Condition report:- all appear ok and clean)
Lot 596
Thirty late Victorian musical church or similar hand bells having brass bodies with leather strap and handles marked J Shaw and son of Bradford each being stamped with corresponding musical notes and graduated in form. Condition generally good bell forms in good condition and some age related wear to leather and straps. stamped to straps mostly, largest first, F, F, G, G#, A, A#, B, C, C#, D, E, A, B, B?, C?, C#, D#, E, F, F#, X2, G#, A#?, B, D#, E, F, F#, E, C#, F, one with no strap, D#? Some duplicates having light alterations in pitch.
Lot 1022
A 19th century mahogany longcase, hood with a swan�s neck pediment, brass patera and central finial, break arch hood door flanked by reeded pillars with brass Corinthian capitals and shaped back splats to the rear, trunk with a three-quarter length door and concave twin spire top, with stringing and a conch shell inlaid oval paterae, plinth with an applied shaped skirting and inlay, the 11� wide break arch painted dial with upright Arabic numerals, quarter hours and minute track, identical painted spandrels to the four corners and a representation of flowers and leaves to the arch, matching steel hour and minute hands with a steel second hand, highlighted semi-circular date aperture with the disc to the rear, dial pinned via a false plate to a four pillar 19th century eight-day rack striking movement striking the hours on a bell, weight driven trains with a recoil anchor escapement, dial inscribed �Watson, Kirby Moorside�.With weights and pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 220cm Length/Width: 47cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
Lot 494
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND ONYX CLOCK GARNITURE, the portico clock with foliate finials and columnar base, two-train movement, stamped Societe Clusienne SCAPH, Cluses, striking the hours and half hours on a bell, the pair of vases with similar foliate finials. (3) Clock 37.5cm highCONDITION REPORTA fee small nibbles to the marble commensurate with age, there is no so unable to check if it is working, no dents or knocks
Lot 499
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE, the portico clock with Arabic numerals to the white enamel dial, the dial decorated with floral swags, the barrel case surmounted by an urn, two-train movement outside countwheel striking a bell, the pair of urns with rams head masks. (3) Clock 41.5cm high
Lot 26
Moorcroft vase, of baluster form, decorated in the Anemone Tribute pattern designed by Emma Bossons, with impressed and painted marks beneath, H11cm, with maker's box, together with a Moorcroft bell, decorated in the Hibiscus pattern and dated 1983, with printed and painted marks to the interior, H11cm. (2).
Lot 47
A collection of mid 20th Century ceramics and dinnerware to include, water jugs by Wade, Burleigh, Arthur Wood, together with Willow pattern meat platters, Wade 'bell' whisky decanters, a Taylor & Kent coffee service, part Cobalt dinnerware, a three piece Staffordshire pottery tea set and other wares. (4)
Lot 1702
One small box containing unboxed and boxed Dinky models and catalogues as follows: Bubble pack 654 155mm mobile gun, 732 Bell police helicopter and a boxed DH Comet Airliner in "BOAC" livery, Scratch on the wing, (model and box have age-related wear) plus 2x Dinky 104 page catalogues in used condition and an unboxed AEC "ESSO" tanker in good but play worn condition. (6 items in total).
Lot 1028
Camberwick Green – Robert Harrop – CGCS10S Jonathan Bell & Mary Murphy Christmas Bell - Limited Edition 150 Christmas 2010. Highly detailed resin statue based on the classic children’s animated series. Statue appears mint, with no damage. Boxed. Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Lot 765
A Limited Edition Hermann soft toy teddy bear ' Big Red Panda '. The bear having golden and dark brown curly mohair, embroidered nose, bell collar and velvet covered paws. The right paw embroidered with ' Big Red Panda ' and the limited edition No. 70. Retaining the Limited Edition certificate to the neck. Measures approx 85cm including tail.
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