The Abergavenny Vase: an important Chamberlain Worcester vase and cover, circa 1813-14Of 'Regent' shape with ram's head handles and a pineapple finial picked out in gold, raised on a square foot, the front panel finely painted by Humphrey Chamberlain with a scene from William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, Act 3, scene 1, the reverse with the full arms of The Earl of Abergavenny, reserved on a salmon pink ground gilt with stars and other neoclassical ornament, the borders richly gilt in a similar style, 27cm high, Chamberlains Worcester and 63 Piccadilly in puce script on the underside of the cover together with a quotation from the play (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Earl of AbergavennyBonhams sale, 5 December 2007, lot 309Twinight CollectionThis vase formed part of one of the most important commissions received by the Chamberlain factory. The order was placed in June 1813 by Lord Nevill, Earl of Abergavenny and it was written up in detail in the factory records. The original order still exists, carefully preserved in the archives housed in the Museum of Royal Worcester. In addition to tea and dinner services, the order lists a series of vases with only brief descriptions, but sufficient to recognise the surviving parts of this most important set. Lord Nevill asked for '5 ornaments. 1 Regent Henry 8th, 2 chocolates, King John, King Richard 3rd, 2 Bell shape, Henry 6th, part 1, King John' The cost of this set was £60 18s.0d. Also ordered were '2 Luminaries' and '2 Grace mugs' as well as an inkstand. Most of these pieces still survive. The incredible 'Grace Mugs' were discovered by Henry Sandon in 1977 and with funds from the V and A he was able to purchase these for the Museum of Royal Worcester where they can be seen today. The inkstand was sold by Bonhams on 6 June 1990 and is now in the Cheekwood Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The 'luminaries' are what we now call spill vases and these are in a private collection in Britain, while the 2 Bell shape [ornaments] which are small campana shaped vases remain within the Nevill family. The whereabouts of the two 'chocolates' is unknown. The present lot corresponds with the 'Regent' ornament listed in the order. This fine vase was named the 'Regent' shape in honour of the factory's most important patron. This vase was in a UK private collection and is illustrated by Geoffrey Godden, Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain, colour pl.VIII and pl.105, and on the front cover. It is also illustrated by John Sandon, Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood (2008), p.163, and in the same author's Worcester Porcelain (2009), p.21.When the order was placed, Lord Nevill requested that it was to be ready in just four months. In reality the commission took more than a year to manufacture, and the porcelain was dispatched (or invoiced) from Worcester on 21 July 1814. Payment was received by the factory many months later.The source for the paintings on the 'ornaments' was a volume of scenes from Shakespeare published by John and Josiah Boydell. Some of the best artists of the day were commissioned by the Boydells for this influential work. The image chosen for this vase was a painting by Rev Matthew William Peters engraved by Robert Thaw. The Queen, surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting, is shown reprimanding Cardinal Wolsey. The Chamberlain archives record that a copy of Boydells' Illustrations from Shakespeare was purchased by the factory to be used as a source for their painters.Humphrey Chamberlain used the Boydell book when he decorated another significant commission. A dessert service made for the Prince Regent and referred to by his nephew Thomas Chamberlain as 'one small dessert service painted with subjects from Shakespeare by my uncle for the Prince Regent cost the latter 4000 pounds'. This set is now in Los Angeles County Museum.This 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
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A Murry pressed steel child’s pedal Fire Dept Engine, American circa 1980, painted in red with white bonnet lines and Fire Dept, Engine No.9 transfers to side, silver painted front grill and lights, chrome Fire Dept helmet bell and light to bonnet, chrome steering wheel and windscreen, pressed steel wheel hubs with chrome hub caps and solid rubber tyres, l.45” (115cm), w.14” (36cm), h.22” (56cm), good original condition.Please note: This item can be collected once fully paid, from TN31 6QT Appointment only after the sale, or can be shipped through Jentel Packaging t: 01268 776777 Email:enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk or Jason Hurst Email:jasonmovesltd@gmail.com- mobile no:07341711803 for van delivery.
Tri-ang ‘The Duke Express’ child’s pedal train, English circa 1960, red painted pressed steel body with black grill and steering wheel, black rubber chimney and chrome bell, ‘Duke Express’ sticker to front, white solid wheels with solid rubber tyres, l.30” (76cm), w.14” (36cm), h.18” (46cm), in good, restored condition.Please note: This item can be collected once fully paid, from TN31 6QT Appointment only after the sale, or can be shipped through Jentel Packaging t: 01268 776777 Email:enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk or Jason Hurst Email:jasonmovesltd@gmail.com- mobile no:07341711803 for van delivery.
A George III brass/bell metal pestle and mortar, late 18th century, mortar 86mm high, a mid 18th century English brass candlestick, a Victorian brass snuff box, the lid engraved M Marshall and a Victorian gadrooned cylindrical tobacco jar and cover with lead crest (7) Provenance: (pestle and mortar) Bought in the Lake District Mortar - foot chipped; candlestick worn and split on seam, tobacco jar slightly dented but complete, snuff box in good condition
A gold charm bracelet, a 9ct gold curb link bracelet with heart shaped padlock clasp, London, suspending nine gold charms, all hallmarked or tested as approximately 9ct gold, to include a tiger's eye ball and claw charm, a basket containing cultured pearls, a poodle, a bell, etc., 39.78gCondition report: No safety chain. Padlock clasp a little dented.Surface marks/scratches/tarnish to gold.
with bell shaped bowl on a knopped stem, 14.5cm high; a George II air twist wine glass, the bowl engraved with a flower, 14cm high; an 18th century air twist wine glass with a bucket bowl, 14cm high; an 18th century wine glass with a drawn trumpet shaped bowl with tear inclusion, 13.5cm highCondition report: Order of the photograph 1. ok 2. possibly a ground down rim 3. small inclusion in the bowl 4. Slither out at the rim All with typical scratches
with bucket shaped bowls on air-twist stems, 14.5cm high; another, 15.5cm high; another, the bowl engraved with flowers, 14cm high; a George III wine glass with a bell shaped bowl on an air-twist stem, 16.5cm high; another, with drawn trumpet bowl, 14cm high; a George III squat drinking glass, with ogee shaped bowl on an air-twist stemCondition report: As photographed: 1. deep scratch to footrim and black specking 2. Chips to footrim and large slither out to the underside3. Small chip to rim and chips to footrim 4. ok5. ok6. ok7. ok 8. small nic out the rim
with bucket shaped bowls, 17cm and 14cm high; an 18th century wine glass with a bell shaped bowl on a plain knopped stem, 14.5cm high; a plain 18th century wine glass, the bowl engraved with a fanciful bird, the opposing side with a corn sheaf, 13.5cm highCondition report: Order in the photograph 1. appears fine 2. Chips to footrim 3. usual scrathing to bowl 4. Usual scratching to bowl
the inverted bell top case with handle and four pineapple finials, above 7inch (18cm) silvered dial, signed in the arch 'Chas Puckridge London', strike/silent lever at 3 o clock, date aperture, twin fusee movement now with 20th century anchor escapement and pendulum, on ogee gilt feet45cm high (handle folded), 32cm wideProvenance:Property from a Suffolk country houseFootnote: Charles Puckridge - apprenticed 1763, Free of the clockmakers Company 1776 - 1805.Condition report: currently working, but not tested for any great length of time.
with pillar cornered case, white dial within a symmetrical floral scroll engraved mask, with bell striking movement, 17cm high (handle folded)Provenance:A Hertfordshire town houseCondition report: Appears to wind and work. A few spots/blemishes to the lower part of front of the case. Lacquer is a little dulled. Glasses look Ok. Has a winding key.
the breakarch case with four urn finials, gilt corner columns, and arched brass side frets, on ogee brass feet, the arched dial with Chime/Silent and Cambridge Chimes/Chime on Eight Bells dials, unsigned silvered chapter ring, the three train movement chiming on 8 bells and striking on a further bell,46cm high, 40cm wideProvenance:Property from a Suffolk country houseCondition report: Appears to be working, but is rather dusty and paint surface is worn in places. The movement probably needs a clean and service. A few knocks to the case in places.
retailed by Garrard, in Geogrian style, the brass dial with Whittington/Westminster/Winchester chiming selection dial to the arch, slow/fast and chime'silent dials to the upper spandrels, silvered dial, all with three train movement chiming on 8 bells and striking on a further bell, 39.5cm high (handled folded)Provenance:A Hertfordshire town houseCondition report: Appears fully wound and does not want to tick currently. Chimes and strikes when the hands are advanced, therefore needs attention to get it running. Visually in good order. No original winding key. Sold as seen.
the inverted bell top case with folding handle and four brass flambeau finials, the silvered 18cm dial signed above 'R. Darling, Lauder', with strike/silent and pendulum regulation dials to the arch, Rococo spandrels, date aperture, with twin fusee verge bell striking movement, signed to the backplate, on brass ogee feet,48cm high (handle folded), 29cm wideCondition report: Ticks for a short time only before stopping, movement therfore will probably need a service. Both barrels appear to wind without difficulty. Case looks sound but has a few minor shrinkage cracks. Dial has probably been cleaned.
John Nicol. After the Flood. What The Dambusters Did Next. A WW2 First Edition hardback book. Printed by Clays LTD of St Ives. Spine and dust jacket in near perfect order. Multi signed by 617 sqn Pilots: Reg Spencer, Bernard Mahey, Benny Goodman, John Bell, Frank Tilley, G Johnson, Charles Avery, Colin Cole and others. 336 pages. Good condition est.
John Sweetman. Bomber Crew. Taking On the Reich. A WW2 First Edition Hardback book. Dust jacket and spine in mint condition. Published by Little, Brown of London. Signed by RAF Bomber Crew Pilots: Charles Avey, John Bell, Basil Fish, Benny Goodman, Arthur Poore and one other. Good condition est.
Colin Higgs and Bruce Vigar. Voices in Flight: The Dambuster Squadron. A WW2 First Edition hardback book. Dustjacket and spine in mint condition. Printed by Pen and Sword Aviation of South Yorkshire. Multi Signed by Dambuster Pilots: Benny Goodman, John Bell, Frank Tilley, G Johnson, Bernard Mably and one other. 196pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Chris Ward and Andy Lee. Dambusters. The Definitive History of 617 Squadron at War 1943 1945. A WW2 First Edition Hardback book. Dust jacket and spine in near perfect condition. Printed by The Cromwell Press. Multi signed by RAF pilots: Basil Fish, Reg Scrivener, Colin Cole, R. Barton, Benny Goodman, John Bell, Phil Spence, Harry Johnson, Norman Boorer, Freddie Watts and others. Also signed by the Author Chris Ward. 288 pages. Good condition est.
69 Space Exploration FDC with Stamps and FDI Postmarks, housed in a good Quality Binder with Stunning NASA images, Missions Include Expedition 28/29 TMA 02M (to ISS) 2011, Endeavour docked with the ISS 2011, Atlantis STS 135 (Final Mission to ISS) 2011, Liberty Bell recovering spent Booster Rockets from Atlantic Ocean 2011. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Alan W Cooper. Beyond the Dams to the Tirpitz. A WW2 First Edition hardback. Spine and dustjacket in average condition, early signs of age. Printed by William Kimber of London. Signed by Dambuster Pilots: Des Phillips, G Johnson, Charles Avey, John Langston, Benny Goodman, Reg Spencer, John Bell, Kim Lucas, Basil Fish and two others. 253 pages. Good condition est.
Quantity of German silver coins, includes Deutsches 5 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) 1935 x 2, 5 Reich mark church (A) eagle with 2 swastikas 1935 x2, 5 Reichsmark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) eagle large swastika in wreath 1936, 5 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) eagle large swastika in wreath 1937, 5 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) eagle large swastika in wreath 1938, 5 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (D) eagle large swastika in wreath 1938, 2 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) eagle large swastika in wreath 1937, 2 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (F) eagle large swastika in wreath 1937, 2 Reich mark Paul Von Hindenburg (A) eagle large swastika in wreath 1939, 1 Reich mark German Empire (G) 1874, 1 Reich pfennig copper eagle wreath with swastika (A) 1938, 1 Reich pfennig eagle small wreath with swastika (G) 1941, DDR 5 Mark 20 years DDR commemorative coins 1969 x 2 (15) Together with a collection of coins from the USA, Canada and UK, includes USA 1oz fine silver Liberty Dollar 1992 in mint condition, walking Liberty Half Dollar 1943 and 1944, 1956 Franklin Liberty Bell Half Dollar, Sacagawea Liberty Dollar 2000, a Quarter Dollar Washington 1776-1976, Buffalo 5 Cents 1936, Canada 1867-1967 commemorative silver coin boxed with case, Canadian silver Dollar 1867-1967, Canada silver Dollar 1965, UK Churchill commemorative coin 1965, rocking horse Crown George V 1935, One Penny Victoria 1898, One Penny Edward VS VII 1906, One Penny Georg IVS V 1919, silver Threepence Georg IVS V 1920, silver Threepence Georg VS V 1930, silver Threepence Georg IVS VI 1940, together with two AAFES Pog 2000 and 2005B US tokens, Glasgow Corporation Transport 3p orange and 3p blue plastic tokens.
Vintage cameras, including a Lubitel 166U Made in USSR camera in the original box with instructions, a G.B Bell and Howell 624 8mm in original case, Eumig Electric camera made in Austria in original case, Zenit-B camera with Helios 44-2 lens made in USSR and Wallace Heaton Zodel-G 1:4.5/240mm lens, and a Nikaiyo FMD camera and Soligor MK-2S flash. Together with a camera accessories including a Agfalux flash in original case and Agfa Lucimat light meter in the original box, a Sixon light meter in the original box. (9)
Box of vinyl LPs and singles to include Super Tamla Motown collection including: The Supremes, Martha and The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Temptations. Lps to include: 'My Baby Just Cares for me' by Mary Wells, 'Little Steve Wonder the Twelve Year Old Genius', Otis Reading and Carla Thomas, British Motown Chart Busters, 'Relating', William Bell etc. (26 singles, 21 Lps and 2 boxsets.) (B.P. 21% + VAT) Mary Wells has a few scratches (see pic). All in played condition - some more so than others. Singles - generally grubby and well played condition.
Two boxes of assorted photographic equipment to include: G. B. Bell & Howell 8mm projector model 606H, box of slides tourist, topographical, etc., Fujimoto photo MFG.co ltd. 'Lucky Tiny', Fuji Film JZ500 boxed, Construments London ltd. ray 9.5mm film projector, Kodak autographic junior, Kodak Coloursnap 35, Olympus OM20 35mm camera, etc. (2)(B.P. 21 + VAT)
A George III table clockRed lacquered case of gilt chinoiserie decorationGilt bronze mountsYellow metal dial with silvered dial and black engravingEight bell mechanism with hour, half hour and quarter hour ringing functionMarked "Smith & Son, London"England, 18th century(mechanism in need of review, restoration, minor losses and faults) 60x35x20,5 cm
An inkwellPortuguese silver, 18th/19th centuryGalleried hexagonal shaped with bell and candle stickOporto assay-mark (P-25) and maker's mark (P-502) attributable to José Manuel da Nobrega (1794-1825)Literature: F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras"Séc. XV a 1887pp. 221 e 317Height: 18 cm 770 gr.
NAVAL BELL. A British Royal Naval bell salvaged from the wreck site of the Countess of Chatham store's hulk, lost on the Runnelstone in 1806. With its distinctive hanger loop, it was destined to refit Nelson's Trafalgar Fleet after the sea battle. Height 44cm Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Note: More information on this lot as supplied by Steve Welsh is available as a PDF from the auctioneer upon request. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.IMPORTANT NOTE: This lot will require the buyer to arrange shipping with a specialist carrier or to collect in person due to its weight, size or fragility. We are unable to ship this lot ourselves.
DARTMOOR MUTINY. A fragment of Dartmoor Prison bell, commemorating the Dartmoor Mutiny, January 24th 1932. Oak plinth, 12 x 12.5cm. Note: More information on this lot as supplied by Steve Welsh is available as a PDF from the auctioneer upon request. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
CLOCK GARNITURE. A French Art Deco, marble & onyx clock garniture, the clock mounted with a pair of bronze doves. The dial signed Le Govic, Savenay. With pendulum & key. The brass movement stamped Exacta, numbered & striking on a bell. Clock height 23cm, clock width 29cm. All clocks in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any clock is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
CLOCK GARNITURE. A marble & gilt metal clock garniture, the movement, striking on a bell, raised on four columns & with exposed sun-ray pendulum. Accompanied by a pair of five nozzle candelabra. Clock height 42cm, candelabra height 47cm. (non original key) All clocks in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any clock is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
DIVING BELL ENGRAVINGS ETC. Five 18th & 19th century engravings of diving bells, diving apparatus & the Naval & Submarine Engineering Exhibition at Islington. All mounted. Largest image 32.5 x 23.5cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
THE BRONTES. Volume of Wuthering Heights by Ellis Bell & Agnes Grey by Acton Bell, with a preface by Currer Bell. Published by Smith, Elder & Co., in 1858. (Cloth boards stained & worn. Backboard detached from spine which is loose). Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
SHIP'S BELL & HANGER. A ship's bronze bell & hanger recovered from the wreck of the Acklington which the Runnelstone Reef & then ran ashore but became a total wreck. Hanger split in two. Height of bell 17cm. Ex-Roland Morris Collection. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
ALARM CLOCK. An Art Deco, oak cased, twin bell alarm clock. Full height including fixed handle 22cm. All clocks in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any clock is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
HALF DOLLS ETC. A German half doll with Art Deco bobbed hair, frilled lace dress & standing amongst foliage. Height 15cm. Also a half doll mounted as a crumb brush, a pin cushion half doll with legs, a shoulder plate doll, a powder bowl, a bell & one other piece. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
KITCHENALIA. Kitchenalia including a butter stamp, a parsley cutter, fruit wood spoons, brass bell weights etc. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
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