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Click here to subscribeA nineteenth century small mahogany bow front sideboard. With brass gallery uprights, cross banded and with tambour section under a central drawer flanked by a pair of cupboards. Raised on square tapering supports over spade feet. 122cm wide, 60cm deep, 88cm high. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. One upright broken. Cross rail and curtain missing. Otherwise in good condition.
Herbert F Royle (1870-1958) Field workers and haymaking at sunset Signed, bears fragments of artist`s label verso, oil on canvas board, 24.5cm by 34cm *PLEASE NOTE: Droit de Suite Royalty Charges (or ARR) apply to this lot Generally in good, sound original condition retaining thick impasto and brushwork. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Very subtle bow to board which is not obvious or troublesome. Minor knocks and losses to the frame.
An Arts & Crafts Enamel and Gilt Metal Photograph Album, by Alexander Fisher, mounted with four cabochon amethysts to the back and front, the front mounted with an enamel rectangular plaque depicting two Pre-Raphaelite maidens below a fruiting tree, one holding a flame the other a star, surrounded by four inscribed blue enamel plaques TO OUR BELOVED AND MOST LOVING PARENTS ON THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING DAY, the back with a blue enamel plaque decorated with a bow, wreath and ribbon 1855 1905 and monograms SEH and CWD, surrounded by four inscribed blue enamel plaques CONGRATULATIONS TO SOPHIA EMMA HATTON AND CHARLES WILLIAM DOWDESWELL, the spine with three floral purple enamel plaques, with clasp, the interior with illuminations by Gilbert Anthony Pownall, overall 12.5cm high, 9cm wide, 3.5cm deep, in a green leather fitted velvet lined case The interior inscribed: To Father and Mother in commemoration of their golden wedding day august XXVIII MCMV from their children Charlie Walter Emmie Florrie Nellie: their sons-in-law & daughters-in-law Howard George Edith Elsie: and their grand children Cathie Colin Doris and Arthur: MDCCCLV and MCMV Charles Dowdeswell`s words at the presentation My dear father & mother it is with the greatest possible pleasure that on behalf of your children your sons & daughters-in-law and your grandchildren I offer you our affectionate congratulations. This is your golden wedding day and it is needless to remark it is not given to every parent to every married couple to witness it: half a century ago you were married and today we are all gathered here together in an unbroken family circle: To dear mother we must offer our special love and felicitations broken as her life has been by continual illness: Everything calls for fervent gratitude that we are spared to celebrate this happy anniversary: It is said in our family that we are undemonstrative. But this is an occasion where we may abandon all reserve say frankly that no children were ever blessed with kinder wiser or more unselfish parents than are our parents whose love for their children has not only never wavered but which has been as it were a benediction to them safeguarding them in many ways from the dangers temptations of life: But lest we grow too serious I will say no more in this vein: We have here a little something which we ask you to accept: It is the most absolutely useless thing that we could possibly think of: It serves no practical use whatever for it is neither a toast rack an inkstand a dog kennel nor even antimacassars for the drawing room: But to carry it to completion it has cost us a little time and trouble I think that when you have looked at it carefully you will agree with us that at any rate it is a thing of beauty: it is a little book cover by me Alexander Fisher the enamelist with illuminations by mr Pownall carried out under our instructions and in accordance with our wishes: And now let me place it in your hands and ask you to accept it with our dearest love: August XXVIII. MCMV: Enclosing family photographs of: Charles Dowdeswell Walter Dowdeswell Emma Ingram Florence Smith Eleanor Dowdeswell Howard Smith George John Ingram Edith Dowdeswell Elsie Dowdeswell Catharine Dowdeswell Ingram Colin Dowdeswell Ingram Doris Evelyn Howard Smith Arthur Howard Smith Chip to middle enamel panel on the spine. Crack in top left corner of dated 1855 panel. Metal spine panels are bent. Clasp is lightly not in line. Inscribed BOUND BY WOOD.LONDON. Illuminated pages are slightly rippled. Original fitted box. 111114
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943): A Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, designed by Philippe, of a seated violin player, the young woman wearing a gilt tinted dress, on a green onyx stepped rectangular base, signed in the cast Phillippe and the Preiss Kassler logo, 31cm high (missing bow) Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.49. Crack in top of head, hairlines under her chin, repaired finger, the violin is a different colour, surface scratches, nicks to the corners and edges of the onyx. 09092014
Benbros lead Robin Hood series figure group to include Archbishop of Canterbury, Maid Marion, Friar Tuck, Little John (staff damaged), Will Scarlett, Mitch the Millars Son, and 2 Robin Hoods (one with cap feather missing) the other missing bow string and Sheriff of Nottingham figure is missing feet (x 8) (G)
Herbert F Royle (1870-1958) Field workers and haymaking at sunset Signed, bears fragments of artist`s label verso, oil on canvas board, 24.5cm by 34cm *PLEASE NOTE: Droit de Suite Royalty Charges (or ARR) apply to this lot Generally in good, sound original condition retaining thick impasto and brushwork. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Very subtle bow to board which is not obvious or troublesome. Minor knocks and losses to the frame.
An Arts & Crafts Enamel and Gilt Metal Photograph Album, by Alexander Fisher, mounted with four cabochon amethysts to the back and front, the front mounted with an enamel rectangular plaque depicting two Pre-Raphaelite maidens below a fruiting tree, one holding a flame the other a star, surrounded by four inscribed blue enamel plaques TO OUR BELOVED AND MOST LOVING PARENTS ON THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING DAY, the back with a blue enamel plaque decorated with a bow, wreath and ribbon 1855 1905 and monograms SEH and CWD, surrounded by four inscribed blue enamel plaques CONGRATULATIONS TO SOPHIA EMMA HATTON AND CHARLES WILLIAM DOWDESWELL, the spine with three floral purple enamel plaques, with clasp, the interior with illuminations by Gilbert Anthony Pownall, overall 12.5cm high, 9cm wide, 3.5cm deep, in a green leather fitted velvet lined case The interior inscribed: To Father and Mother in commemoration of their golden wedding day august XXVIII MCMV from their children Charlie Walter Emmie Florrie Nellie: their sons-in-law & daughters-in-law Howard George Edith Elsie: and their grand children Cathie Colin Doris and Arthur: MDCCCLV and MCMV Charles Dowdeswell`s words at the presentation My dear father & mother it is with the greatest possible pleasure that on behalf of your children your sons & daughters-in-law and your grandchildren I offer you our affectionate congratulations. This is your golden wedding day and it is needless to remark it is not given to every parent to every married couple to witness it: half a century ago you were married and today we are all gathered here together in an unbroken family circle: To dear mother we must offer our special love and felicitations broken as her life has been by continual illness: Everything calls for fervent gratitude that we are spared to celebrate this happy anniversary: It is said in our family that we are undemonstrative. But this is an occasion where we may abandon all reserve say frankly that no children were ever blessed with kinder wiser or more unselfish parents than are our parents whose love for their children has not only never wavered but which has been as it were a benediction to them safeguarding them in many ways from the dangers temptations of life: But lest we grow too serious I will say no more in this vein: We have here a little something which we ask you to accept: It is the most absolutely useless thing that we could possibly think of: It serves no practical use whatever for it is neither a toast rack an inkstand a dog kennel nor even antimacassars for the drawing room: But to carry it to completion it has cost us a little time and trouble I think that when you have looked at it carefully you will agree with us that at any rate it is a thing of beauty: it is a little book cover by me Alexander Fisher the enamelist with illuminations by mr Pownall carried out under our instructions and in accordance with our wishes: And now let me place it in your hands and ask you to accept it with our dearest love: August XXVIII. MCMV: Enclosing family photographs of: Charles Dowdeswell Walter Dowdeswell Emma Ingram Florence Smith Eleanor Dowdeswell Howard Smith George John Ingram Edith Dowdeswell Elsie Dowdeswell Catharine Dowdeswell Ingram Colin Dowdeswell Ingram Doris Evelyn Howard Smith Arthur Howard Smith Chip to middle enamel panel on the spine. Crack in top left corner of dated 1855 panel. Metal spine panels are bent. Clasp is lightly not in line. Inscribed BOUND BY WOOD.LONDON. Illuminated pages are slightly rippled. Original fitted box. 111114
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943): A Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, designed by Philippe, of a seated violin player, the young woman wearing a gilt tinted dress, on a green onyx stepped rectangular base, signed in the cast Phillippe and the Preiss Kassler logo, 31cm high (missing bow) Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.49. Crack in top of head, hairlines under her chin, repaired finger, the violin is a different colour, surface scratches, nicks to the corners and edges of the onyx. 09092014
A good late 19th c. Mahogany Chiffonier, Chippendale in style, having moulded pediment top with swags, foliage and rosette carvings applied, fret cut pierced upper frieze panel over a pair of opposing five pane glazed doors door with wooden glazing bars, opening to reveal velvet lined interior and single glass shelf, over carved open section with rear rectangular bevel plated mirror, the base having carved front frieze drawer with brass handles over single five pane glazed central door revealing velvet and mirrored interior, flanked by single panels with applied bow and foliage carved motifs, lower scroll carving and standing on carved shoulder cabriole legs. 41 1/4'' wide x 79'' high x 16 1/4'' deep.
An early 19th c. Mahogany bow front Chest of two short over two long graduated Drawers, well figured, moulded edge top, the four drawers having Mahogany linings, cock beaded edges and oval embossed brass plate handles, standing on slightly splayed bracket feet. 40" wide x 29 1/2" high x 19 1/4" deep.
A superb quality Georgian bow fronted Mahogany Chest of two short over three long graduated Drawers, cross banded and boxwood strung having reeded edge, over the five oak lined drawers with cock beaded edge and oval plate brass handles and lock escutcheon, standing on shaped apron and bracket feet. 42 1/4" wide x 38 1/2" high x 21 1/8" deep
MADONNA - collection 10 x 80's to early 90's promotional posters to include Who's That Girl World Tour '87 (some damage to LH edge), Erotica, Bedtime Stories ('94), Something to Remember- Best of the Ballads, The Girlie Show - Live Down Under, Take A Bow, 2 x promo posters by Herb Ritts (one has tear to top tight corner) and 2 x black and white close up posters of Madonna.
A Gold Quarter Repeating Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, signed Thomas Rayment, London, no.557, circa 1770, gilt fusee movement signed and numbered, diamond endstone, turned pillars, dust cover signed and numbered, striking on a polished bell, enamel dial with outer Arabic numerals and initials for the hour markers C:Tower 6th May 72, beetle and poker hands, outer case with pierced borders depicting scroll, floral and shell motifs, central engraved family crest and stamped with maker`s mark PM, inner case with pierced borders with mask, birds and scroll decoration, push pendant to operate repeat, 47mm wide 25.09.14, Outer case with a small split next to the pendant opening, case back with slight rubbing to the decoration and small dents to the pierced border, front bezel with a small split positioned at 7 o`clock, centre of the case back with an engraved family crest, gold hallmark date letter is rubbed, inner case with glass missing, pendant and bow appear to be later, dial with a hairline crack and a chip to the dial edge positioned at 6 o`clock, movement in going order, repeat is functioning.
An 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch, signed W & M Dodge, 25 Market Place, Manchester, 1898, lever movement, free sprung bimetallic balance, diamond endstone, enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds at 9, maker`s mark WHY, Birmingham hallmark, 50mm wide 24.09.14, Case with surface scratches, front cover glass is missing, bow is missing, dial is clean, movement is dirty and needs cleaning, in going order.
An 18ct Gold Half Hunter Centre Seconds Pocket Watch, signed E Parr, 1 New Cavendish Street, London, no.1690, 1893, lever movement, diamond endstone, enamel dial with Roman numerals, case back with an engraved family crest, maker`s mark FT, theft proof swivel bow, 50mm wide 24.09.14, Case with surface scratches, small dents to the sides, minor enamel missing to the front cover and the glass is missing, back cover with an engraved family crest, dial is clean, movement in going order.
An Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ruby Set Open Faced Keyless Pocket Watch, signed Movado, circa 1925, 16-jewel lever movement adjusted to temperature, bimetallic balance with a blued overcoil hairspring, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, ruby set band and bow, inside back cover with convention hallmark 18k0.750 for 18ct gold and numbered 251139 ?2526, 43mm wide, with a white metal chain and clasp stamped 18KG 17.06.14, Case with light surface scratches, dial with minor staining marks, movement in going order, balance is moving slowly, chain weight 11.8g.
A Bow Brooch, set with old cut diamonds in a white pavé setting with a rubover set central stone, total estimated diamond weight 17.00 carat approximately, measures 7.4cm by 5.2cm The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and push barrel catch. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion it would test as platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 30.4 grams. CR made 16th September 2014
A Cultured Pearl Necklace, three rows of graduated cultured pearls knotted to an Art Deco style sapphire and diamond clasp, of bow form, with diamonds inset throughout and a cabochon sapphire centrally, length (of shortest strand) 38.5cm The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch, with a figure-of-eight safety catch, and a safety chain. The pearls measure from 3.2mm to 7.5mm. The pearls are cream coloured. Gross weight 34.0 grams. CR made 17th September 2014
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