A mixed group of jewels and accessories, comprising: a gold bangle set with cushion-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, fitted case; a Chinese blue tourmaline snuff bottle carved as two cicadas, to a pink tourmaline stopper, mounted as a pendant suspended from a spinel bead necklace; an enamelled cylindrical perfume bottle; a pendant set with a cushion-shaped orange paste and rose-cut diamonds; an emerald and ruby bangle; an Indian bracelet set with foil-backed paste; an enamelled miniature suspended from a bow surmount, bordered by seed pearls; and a collection of turquoise jewels including a necklace, a pair of carved slides, a bracelet, a brooch, a jabot pin, and a small Chinese-inspired horse carvingThe snuff bottle: The Country House sale, property from the 14th Earl of Kintore and the late Edward Lyons CBE, Christie's South Kensington, 18th March 2009, lot 220
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A chrysoberyl devant de corsage brooch, possibly Portugal, 18th century, the top designed as a ribbon bow issuing foliate sprays, suspending a pear-shaped drop, set with oval, cushion- and pear-shaped chrysoberyls, mounted in silver, measuring approximately 7.8cm x 6.7cm, upper central section and two side pendants deficient, later brooch fittings
An 8th century North Caucasian or Bulgarian bronze belt plaque, rectangular with oval buckle and hinged pin, decorated with coloured stones including malachite and garnets, contained within gold strips and centre gold lion head boss bow small attachment sections to reverse, 9.5cm wide (including buckle), 5cm high, the gold tests as 23ct. Provenance: from the collection of Adolphe Stoclet, 1871-1949.Published: Georges A Salles and Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Adolphe Stoclet Collection (part I), Brussels, 1956, p.137 (a).
A late 18th century (and later) topaz demi parure, the closed-back silver diamond-set bows suspend interchangable pear-shaped topaz drops in yellow gold, with diamond-set hook fittings, with a matching late 18th century diamond-set silver bow brooch, suspending a larger orange topaz, earrings length 5.4cm longest, brooch length 4.5cm, fitted case
An important diamond parure, mid 19th century, comprising: a devant de corsage brooch, centring on a ten-petalled flower within undulating foliate scrollwork, suspending a detachable pendant and a festoon, set with rose-cut, cushion- and pear-shaped diamonds, measuring 8 x 11.7cm including festoon pendant, detachable brooch fittings; a necklace, composed of graduating floral motifs alternating with stylised ribbon bow links, set throughout with cushion-shaped diamonds, length 40.5cm, detaching into two bracelets, central section originally intended to be replaced with the devant de corsage and worn in combination as a single necklace; an impressive pair of earrings of elongated drop-shaped design, set with cushion-shaped diamond borders, centring on a line of cushion-shaped and antique pear-shaped diamonds, length 5.9cm, later tops circa 1910, hook fittings; and a small clip of radiating design set with cushion-shaped diamonds, 1.8cm diameter, each set in silver and gold, later rhodium plated, some later alterations to fittings, estimated total diamond weight approximately 65.00-70.00 carats, fitted case Provenance: Lord Lucius O’Brien 15th Baron Inchiquin (1864 – 1929) and Ethel Lady Inchiquin (1867 – 1940). She married the 15th Baron Inchiquin in 1896 who succeeded the peerage in 1900, thence by descent
A late Georgian mahogany framed library reading bow elbow chair with brass mounted and railed sliding fold-down reading surface, set on turned and reeded tapered front legs with brass caps and casters stamped BS&P - age related wear, remains of original seat upholstery and minor damage to one hinge (piece present)
A 19th century violin with two-piece back, length of back excluding button 35.5cm, cased, with a nickel mounted bow, branded 'Swiss Made'. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Maroon jacket, white shirt, black bow tie. One hundred years after the death of Lewis Carroll, creator of " Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," he is celebrated with this Character Jug of the Year of 1998.Series: Character Jug of the Year. Royal Doulton backstamp. Includes certificate of authenticity. Artist: David B. BiggsIssued: 1998Dimensions: 8"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Dark green cap and robes. Royal Doulton backstamp.The first Dick Whittington jug was styled on the character of a poor orphan boy who was employed in a London Kitchen, as described in a play dated 1605. He gave his cat to his employer to sell to earn money, but then ran away to escape his evil employer's cook who mistreated him. the Bow Bells rang as he fled and seemed to say, " Turn back, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London." He obeyed and found that his cat had fetched a huge sum, making a wealthy man.Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Geoff BlowerIssued: 1953 - 1960Dimensions: 6.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Variation One. Black hat, dark red bow tie. A character from Lewis Carroll's " Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the Mad Hatter wears a watch that tells time in months, rather than in hours.Series: Alice in Wonderland. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Max HenkIssued: 1965 - 1983Dimensions: 7.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Black tricorn, red coat, white bow tie with gold spots. The forerunner of today's English publican, this cheerful man would hang a pine bough on the door of his home to let travelers know that refreshments were available. As the handle shows, these often ran to a good pint of a strong ale!Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Max HenkIssued: 1958 - 1982Dimensions: 7"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Variation Two. Yellow band on hat, yellow bow, maroon umbrella. In Charles Dickens' 1843 novel " Martin Chuzzlewit" Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse.Issued 1986 in limited edition of 250. Royal Doulton backstamp. Includes certificate of authenticity. Artist: Leslie Harradine and Harry FentonIssued: 1986Dimensions: 6.25"HEdition Number: 199 Edition Size: 250Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Black coat and bow tie; grey hair.Mark Twain was best loved for his classic adventure stories, "Tom Sawyer" (1876) and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884), which told of life in his native Mississippi. The small jug modeled for "The Queen's Table," Royal Doulton's exhibit at the United Kingdom Showcase at Walt Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida. The jug was sold exclusively to Epcot tourists visiting the exhibition during 1982. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Eric GriffithsIssued: 1983 - 1990Dimensions: 4"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Green hat and coat; maroon bow tie.Founder and chairman of the Pickwick Club, this gentleman is the elegant and genial hero of Charles Dickens' " The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club," first published in 1837.Series: Charles Dickens' Characters. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine and Harry FentonIssued: 1948 - 1960Dimensions: 3.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Brown hat; dark green coat; blue polka- dot bow tie."Ten o'clock and all's well" was the familiar call of the Charlies, watchmen who originated during the reign of Charles II and were named after him. They enjoyed a history of almost two hundred years, before being replaced in the early 1800's by a version of the present-day policeman. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles NokeIssued: 1935 - 1983Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Variation Two. Black hat; maroon coat; black polka-dot bow tie.Royal Doulton and Higbee backstamp. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Artist: Charles NokeIssued: 1987 - 1987Dimensions: 3.25"HEdition Number: 139 Edition Size: 500Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Black hair; light green band; dark green coat; yellow and burgundy bow; green umbrella with brown handle.In Charles Dickens' 1843 novel, "Martin Chuzzlewit" Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine and Harry FentonIssued: 1935 - 1986Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Variation Two, black and orange handle. Dark grey hat; maroon coat; dark blue bow tie; black and orange riding crop.John Peel (1776 - 1854) was a famous English huntsman, known for his enthusiasm, skill, and hospitality. Fond of drink, he hosted a large, popular, post-hunt celebration. Peel has been immortalized in the song "D'ye ken John Peel," written by John Woodcock Graves. Artist: Harry FentonIssued: c. 1942 - unknownDimensions: 2.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good
Brown hat; dark green coat; blue polka-dot bow tie."Ten o'clock and all's well" was the familiar call of the Charlies, watchmen who originated during the reign of Charles II and were named after him. They enjoyed a history of almost two hundred years, before being replaced in the early 1800s by a version of the present-day policeman. Artist: Charles NokeIssued: 1939 - 1983Dimensions: 2.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.
Black hair; light green band; dark green coat; yellow and burgundy bow.In Charles Dickens' 1843 novel, "Martin Chuzzlewit" Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse. Series: Charles Dickens' Characters. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie Harradine and Harry FentonIssued: 1939 - 1986Dimensions: 2.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.
Brown hat; dark green coat; blue polka-dot bow tie.Old Charley has the distinction of being produced in the most derivative forms of any Royal Doulton character jug. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles NokeIssued: 1936 - 1960Dimensions: 2.75"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND EARCLIPSDesigned as a floral bouquet, set with carved sapphire and single-cut diamonds, tied by a similarly-cut diamond bow, the earclips of matching design, diamonds approx. 1.00ct total, length: brooch 4.5cm, earclips 2.3cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO DIAMOND-SET PENDANTS, EARLY-MID 19TH CENTURY1st: The rose-cut diamond bird, with a cabochon emerald eye, perched in a similarly-cut diamond tree, a top a blue enamel ground, beneath a rose-cut diamond bow, mounted in silver and gold, 2nd: The cluster of rose-cut diamonds within a scalloped, similarly-cut diamond border, mounted in silver and gold, lengths: 1st 4.2cm, 2nd 2.0cm (2)Footnotes:Please note this lot has VAT at a preferential rate of 5% on the Hammer Price and VAT at the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.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
Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of European Eels (Anguilla anguilla), circa mid-late 20th century, a pair of skin mounts preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale green painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 116cm by 18cm by 47cm.
Taxidermy: A Cased Perch (Perca fluviatilis), circa 1898-1904, by W.F. Homer, 157 Forest Lane, London, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled and grit covered river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 56.5cm by 19cm by 31.5cm, un-labelled but upon restoration a Homer's letterhead was found to be glued to the verso of the fish specimen, the address displayed dates this fish to 1898-1904, a photograph of this discovery is applied to the verso of this case, approximate weight of fish in excess of 3lbs.
Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Pike (Esox lucius), dated 1914, in the manner of John Cooper & Son's, London, a large skin mount preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, set against a painted pale green back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 113cm by 24.5cm by 47cm, applied gilt legend to front glass - "Pike, Taken by W.F. Grimmett, March 1914, Weight 21lbs".
Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), dated October 1928, by W.F. Homer, 105 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7, a pair of large skin mounts preserved and mounted within a naturalistic setting amidst reeds and grasses, set above a pebbled river bed, mounted against a pale blue painted back drop, enclosed within a large typical ebonised bow-fronted three-glass display case with verre eglomise border, 93.5cm by 22cm by 62cm, taxidermist's paper trade label to interior upper left, bearing ivorine legend to interior upper right - "Carp, Caught by Harry Wyatt, Langport, Somerset, October 1928, Wgts 11lb 8ozs, 8lbs 8ozs", including an original black and white photograph of W.F. Homer in his workshop with the angler, together with an original newspaper clipping entitled "Bristol Angler's Exceptional Catch". Featured within "The Domesday Book of English Fish Taxidermist's" by Barry Williams.
Taxidermy: Who Killed Cock Robin, dated 2023, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, an interesting diorama depicting the death of Cock Robin, portraying an adult House Sparrow with a bow and arrow underfoot, a mortally wounded adult Robin laid below upon grit covered groundwork, a single arrow to his left side, both mounted upon the remains of a small stone wall, set against a watercolour painted church yard scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 29cm 7cm by 37cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
A GOOD PAIR OF LARGE EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY BRUSSELS NEEDLEWORK PANELS, cream ground, decoration with a flower filled basket suspended from a ribbon and bow, above a flower filled urn on a classical shell base, within an egg and dart border, mounted on a framed backing board. 13ft high x 3ft 4ins wide Provenance: Previously owned by Sir Rocco Forte, Rocco Forte Hotel Group.
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