Chinese Art A monumental temple bellChina, Ming dynasty, reign of Hong Zhi, 15th century. . Cm 55,00 x 70,00. An impressive temple bell made of cast iron with elaborate relief decoration arranged in overlapping bands of which the largest central contains the numerous dedicatory inscriptions, while the lower edge, embellished with a sequence of trigrams, presents eight large beating teeth, alluding to the Eight Great Immortals of Taoism. From the reading of the numerous inscriptions we know that this piece, of considerable workmanship and importance, was commissioned by the wealthy Yang family, of Shanxi, to be placed in the Hall of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) and was cast in February of the eleventh year of the reign of the emperor Hong Zhi (AD 1498), thanks to the donations of the many people whose names are engraved in eternal memory on the bronze surface.For a similar example see: Sothebys, London, Fine Chinese Works of Art, 05 November 2008, lot 111.
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AN 18TH CENTURY 30 HOUR BIRDCAGE CLOCK MOVEMENT by Robert Pain of Godstone, the dial 28cm square, set into a late 20th century oak case with pendulum and associated weight, the case 42cm wide x 203cm high Condition: the case in need of some repair with a split over the bevelled glazed door, the movement reasonably clean, the bell cracked and repaired and with no fixing nut
FOUR LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY GLASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECES all with enamelled dials and roman numerals, approximately 8cm wide x 6.5cm deep x 11.5cm high Condition: all movements ticking when wound, the one with subsidiary dial and striking on a bell having some grime and green surface wear build up, glass and dial in good condition; one with a chip to the glass top right corner of the front; one with oval top glass panel cracked; one with enamel damage and a chip to the side, poor condition
A DRUM HARDWARE CASE and a wheeled bag containing various vintage drum hardware and stands, cow bell, etc, a drum hardware case, containing two vintage Premier hihat stands, two Premier snare stands, two Premier straight cymbal stands, a Gretsch tom arm, two stools and a spare saddle style stool seat, a collection of Tama and other drum hardware in a Slazenger bag, including Tama tom arm, hi hat stand, cymbal stand and a stool
A LATE 19TH CENTURY MUSIC BOX, stained exterior, distressed, the lid interior with a card listed with '8 airs', including 'Daisy Bell' and 'The Man that Broke the Bank', the card numbered 17082, the mechanism playing on a 6''/15.5cm cylinder and three bells, the comb with six missing teeth, seen and heard working, in need of restoration to interior and exterior, case width 48.5cm x depth 30cm x height 23cm
ARTHUR FIDLER (20TH CENTURY), a still life study of wild flowers in a bowl, signed bottom right, oil on canvas - some losses, size approximately 49cm x 75cm, together with a still life flower study, signed Schmidt, oil on canvas and an early 19th Century nude female figure study signed R Bell?, oil on canvas (relined and holed)(3)
A CONTEMPORARY MURANO GLASS SCULPTURE OF A HORSE'S HEAD 'TESTE CAVALLIER', the upper half black, the lower half frosted and clear, on a bell shaped base in the same colours/finish, height 55.5cm, comes with a Gritti certificate, artist possibly Giancarlo Signoretto, (Condition:- there is a chipped area and crack in the glass collar at the join of the head to base)
A SELECTION OF WHITE METAL ITEMS, to include a silver plated on copper round tray, with a pierced wreath decorated rim, a three branch candlestick, a small pewter hammer effect tankard with a scroll detailed handle, a 'Viners' pewter tankard of a hammer effect, a bell shaped tankard engraved 'Barry Maltby, Vogs President 2003-2006' signed to the base 'Edwin Blyde, Pewter', fitted with a scroll detailed handle, a white metal and plastic based coaster decorated with vines, a stainless steel hip flask with a decorative pattern cover, another white metal hip flask with a black cover, together with a round belt buckle and a glass vial fitted with a white metal cover
A GROUP OF CERAMICS, GLASS AND METALWARES, including a Villeroy & Bosch Magical Fairy Tales from Old Russia edition, 2 'Ivan and the Firebird' plate, with certificate, a limited edition Wedgwood 'Tutankhamun - The Boy King' figure, No. 3299/9500, with stand and certificate, cross loose from hand, a Nao figure of a girl with ewers, a Wedgwood table bell, a Stuart Crystal decanter, another decanter, plated candelabrum, trays, etc (12+ paperwork)
Samuel Pepys related volumes to include the Diary of Samuel Pepys edited by Henry B. Wheatley, in ten volumes, published London 1893-99 by George Bell & Sons, Correspondence of Samuel Pepys 1679-1700 and 1700-1703, two volumes, The Diary of Samuel Pepys with Notes by Lord Braybrooke, two volumes etc. (qty)
A table lamp on twisted column with brass classical design top and base, together with a wall hanging dinner gong, brass serpent wall Mount, weighted bell pull zodiac sign paperweights and leaf design trivet. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or arrange with Mailboxes Etc couriers ONLY. Restrictions apply to ensure social distancing.
Porzellan, farbiger Aufglasurdekor, matte und glänzende Vergoldung. Nicht identifizierte Modelle Glockenform mit Rosettenhenkel, die UT zugehörig sowie in der Art Kyathos-Form. Die Bildnisse Friedrich Wilhelms III. und des Landgrafen Ludwig Wilhelm von Hessen-Homburg in ovalen Goldrahmen. Blaumarke Zepter, Ritzzeichen. Der obere Teil des Rosettenhenkels wieder angefügt. Eine ungemarkte Untertasse beigegeben.Berlin, KPM, um 1800 - 1832, der Dekor Hausmalerei.ProvenienzSammlung Renate und Tono Dreßen.Unidentified bell-shaped models with rosette handles and original saucers. With portraits of Friedrich Wilhelm III and Landgrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Hessen-Homburg in oval gilt surrounds. Blue sceptre marks, incised marks. The upper part of the rosette handle reattached, including an unmarked saucer.C. 1800 – 1832, decorated by a hausmaler.ProvenanceCollection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.
Porzellan, farbiger Aufglasurdekor, himbeerroter Fond, radierte Vergoldung. Tasse Modell Glockenform mit profiliertem Fuß, Ansicht eines Schlosses (Neu-Augustusburg?), im Rahmen datiert 1826 - 1841. Milchkanne mit Blick über den Rhein auf das Siebengebirge, im Rahmen datiert 1837 - 1840. Zuckerdose ohne Deckel mit Ansicht des Leibniztempels in Hannover und des Teetempels in Derneburg (?). Blaumarke Zepter und KPM, rote Reichsapfelmarke, braunes Malerzeichen, eine Pressnummer 45. Zuckerdose H 9,3 cm.Berlin, KPM, 1837 - 1841.ProvenienzSammlung Renate und Tono Dreßen.The bell-shaped cup painted with a view of a castle (possibly Neu-Augustusburg) and dated 1826 – 1841 in the frame. The milk jug with a view of the Siebengebirge seen over the Rhine river, dated 1837 – 1840. The sugar box (without lid) with a view of the Leibniztempel in Hanover and the Teetempel in Derneburg (?). Blue sceptre mark and KPM, red imperial orb mark, brown painter's mark, one with pressnummer 45. H of sugar box 9.3 cm.1837 - 1841.ProvenanceCollection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.
Porzellan, Goldfond, Biscuitporzellan. Medici-Krater, zweiteilig gebrannt und verschraubt. Über einem kannelierten, teilvergoldeten Fuß eine vergoldete, gebauchte und vierfach gelochte untere Wandung mit zwei Henkeln. In einem Stück gebrannte Lithophaniewandung, zum Lippenrand leicht ausgezogen. Umlaufend vier Bildreserven, gerahmt von Laufendem Hund: Vorne die Ansicht der Hofkirche vom linken Elbufer nach Canaletto, hinten der Amor nach Anton Raphael Mengs, dazwischen Lorbeerkränze vor den Strahlen des Sonnenaufgangs. Blaumarke Schwerter, eisenrotes Dreieck und 10. Risse unten in der Wandung. H 33, D 20,8 cm.Meissen, um 1830 - 40.Lichtschirme aus Lithophanieplatten wurden in Meissen seit den 1830er Jahren hergestellt. Die dargestellte Ansicht oder Gemäldereproduktion wirkte durch das Licht von hinten dreidimensional. Diese vollkommen neue Optik konnte dank der aufwändigen Technik zunächst nur von den großen Porzellanmanufakturen in Sévres, Berlin und Meißen angeboten werden. Aber noch auf der Weltausstellung in London 1851 präsentierte Meissen Lithophanien als nicht unbeachtlichen Bestandteil der Produktion.Lichtglocken aus Lithophanie sind erheblich seltener, da schon die Herstellung der gewölbten Oberfläche aus dem hauchdünnen Material ein großes Bruchrisiko barg. Von dieser Vase ist kein weiteres Exemplar bekannt. Es ist auch nicht ausgeschlossen, dass die Vase im Zusammenhang mit der Krönung Friedrich Augusts II. (1797 - 1854) zum sächsischen König steht.ProvenienzSammlung Renate und Tono Dreßen.Ausstellungen„Magie von Licht und Schatten“ Leuchtende Bildwelten in Porzellan, Hetjens-Museum Düsseldorf 2012.LiteraturAbgebildet bei Steckelings, Leuchtender Stein - Die Geschichte der Lithophanie vom 18. bis ins 20. Jahrhundert, Düsseldorf 2014, S. 70 ff.Abgebildet im Kat. Blütenlese, Meißener Porzellan aus der Sammlung Tono Dreßen, Berlin-München 2018, Nr. 48. Zur neuen Meißener Produktion und Lithophanie s. Kunze, Die Kritik Dresdener Künstler an den Meißner Porzellanen nach 1830, in: Jahrbuch der Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Bd. 15/1983, S. 108.Medici vase design, fired in two parts and screw-mounted. The bulbous, pierced lower section with two handles resting upon a fluted, parcel-gilt base. The body formed from a lithophane fired in one piece and slightly flaring towards the rim. Depicting scenes in four reserves surrounded by a meander border: To the front a depiction of the Hofkirche seen from the left bank of the river Elbe after Canaletto, the reverse with Cupid after Anton Raphael Mengs flanked by laurel wreaths illuminated by rays of the rising sun. Blue crossed swords mark, iron red triangle mark and no. 10. Some cracks to the body. H 33, D 20.8 cm.C. 1830 - 40.Meissen began producing lithophanes for use as lampshades in the 1830s. The scenes or paintings reproduced in the porcelain appeared three-dimensional when lit from behind. At first, this novel optical feat could only be produced by the great porcelain manufactories of Sévres, Berlin and Meissen. Even at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, Meissen still presented lithophanes as an important part of their product line. Bell-shaped lithophanes are considerably rarer, since the production of rounded surfaces in such a thin material posed a considerable challenge due to the risk of breakage. No other examples of this vase are known to exist. It is possible that the piece was manufactured in connection with Friedrich August II's (1797 – 1854) coronation as king of Saxony.ProvenanceCollection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.Exhibitions“Magie von Licht und Schatten“ Leuchtende Bildwelten in Porzellan, Hetjens-Museum Düsseldorf 2012.LiteratureIllus. in: Steckelings, Leuchtender Stein - Die Geschichte der Lithophanie vom 18. bis ins 20. Jahrhundert, Düsseldorf 2014, p. 70 ff. Illus. in cat. Blütenlese, Meißener Porzellan aus der Sammlung Tono Dreßen, Berlin-Munich 2018, no. 48. For more on Meissen's newer production and lithophanes see: Kunze, Die Kritik Dresdener Künstler an den Meißner Porzellanen nach 1830, in: Jahrbuch der Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden, vol. 15/1983, p. 108.
A RARE AND LARGE BRONZE BELL, YONG ZHONG, LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN, EARLY WARRING STATES, 6TH-5TH CENTURY, BC, with large chamber below a tubular shank, encircled by a thick collar, a loop in front, the octagobal tubular section decorated with cloud pattern, the collar with animal faces, nine blunt projecting studs are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical panels of the facaded, interlocking dragon motifs fill the spaces between, the striking area above the arched rim decorated mainly with dragons. 54cm highProvenance:From the collection of a Taiwanese collector.
A LARGE FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1860, in the Rococo style, set with twelve white enamel tablets, each with a Roman numeral, the movement, stamped AM (possibly for Francois-Arsene Margaine), countwheel striking on a bell, the elaborate case cast with C-scrolls, acanthus, bird and fox, with pendulum. 50.5cm high
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE MANTEL CLOCK, IN LOUIS XV STYLE, Japy eight-day brass drum movement striking a bell, the engraved dial with Roman numerals, the case with ormolu mounts decorated with scrolling foliage and surmounted by the figure of a cherub, with pendulum. 43cm highThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Pendulum and movement with corresponding numbers.
A VERY HEAVY BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS OF EASTERN ORIGIN, the barrel moving from the octagonal at the breech to an 8cm bell muzzle, barrel construction 4mm at the muzzle, the percussion lock in steel as is the ramrod, brass trigger guard with steel carrying strap swivels, what could be the remains of an HEIC engraving to the lock plate. 69cm long overallThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.The lock working on half and full cock if a little rusty. The stock split on one side, chequering almost gone and the muzzle retaining ring loose. A brass reinforcement has been applied to one side of the stock cheek.
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