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Click here to subscribePair of squat silver column candlesticks, repoussé decorated with bow and swag motif, maker W.J Myatt & Co. Birmingham 1910, 4" high; together with an oval silver bonbon dish with swing handle, maker's mark heavily rubbed, London 1901, 6" wide, bonbon dish 5.1oz t, candlesticks with weighted base (3)
Good Edwardian satinwood and boxwood inlaid desk, the raised gallery back with inlaid foliate scroll panel flanked by two drawers over a tooled leather inset writing surface over a bow fronted inlaid frieze drawer flanked by two banks of two further drawers, raised upon slender tapering square legs terminating on brass casters, bears the retail plaque for Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd., Tottenham Court Road, London, 36" wide, 21" deep, 38.5" high
George William Russell ('AE') (1867-1935) "Portrait of a Young Girl in a white Dress holding Flowers," O.O.C., 62 x 51cms (24 1/2" x 20"). (1) The term 'Celtic Twilight' accurately describes the art of George Russell, with many of his paintings depicting scenes of childhood. He delighted in creating a fantasy world, peopled with mythological beings. In such paintings, suffused with the glow of wistful nostalgia, his figures, generalized rather than specific portraits, are enveloped in a haze. This portrait of a young girl however is more formal, and depicts an actual rather than an imagined person. Dressed in a white muslin pinafore dress over a blue blouse, her dark hair tied with a bow, the girl sits in a chair looking out at the observer with a curiously determined expression. In her hands she holds a small spray of flowers. The background is a uniform brown deepening to a dark shadow behind the girl, and the initials of the painter ?AE? are painted the top right corner. The identity of the sitter is not known; it may be an early portrait of Kitsy Franklin, whose mother Victoria Franklin was the sister of the writer Susan Mitchell, who edited the Irish Statesman and was a close friend of Russell. Adopting the initials ?AE? as his signature or monogram, Russell is remembered today as one of the leading cultural figures of the Irish Literary Revival. In addition to being a painter, he was also an influential economist, editor, and promoter of rural development. Practical, and well versed in politics and economics, Russell nonetheless also believed in the existence of a spiritual world, inhabited by ethereal beings. Influenced by Symbolist artists such as Gustave Moreau and Puvis de Chavannes, he espoused Theosophy and esoteric religions, giving expression to this vision through a prolific output of paintings, novels, plays and poetry. Born in Lurgan, Co. Armagh, as a child Russell moved to Dublin with his family. After studying at the Metropolitan School of Art, in 1887 he began working for the Irish Agricultural Organisation Society, and edited the IAOS newspaper, the Irish Homestead. Alongside these practical concerns, he found time to study esoteric religions, joining the Dublin Theosophical Society in 1888, and later forming the ?Hermetic Society?. He was also involved with drama, in 1902 becoming vice-president of the Irish National Theatre Society (later the Abbey Theatre Company). His plays include Deirdre, (1902), while his first book of poetry, Homeward: Songs by the Way, published in 1894, was followed by his 1913 Collected Poems. In addition to painting, plays and poetry, Russell wrote on agricultural policy and political theory, in The Building up of a Rural Civilisation (1910), and The National Being (1916). He was highly regarded as an artist, and, in 1913, with the support and encouragement of the lawyer John Quinn, his paintings were shown at the Armory Show in New York. Encouraged also by William Butler Yeats, Russell painted murals depicting his mystical visions, at 3 Upper Ely Place, headquarters of the Theosophical Society. He also painted portraits, of Yeats, Lady Gregory and others. Dr. Peter Murray, Febrauary 2022
POSTCARDS - THE RUSH, BLACK FRIDAY AND THE BATH HOTELCollection of 29 postcards on 3 sheets, comprising: one sheet with 4 printed WSPU postcards depicting the events of 13 October 1908 (the Pankhursts and Mrs Drummond 'inviting the audience to 'rush' the House of Commons' and going to Bow Street the following day with the Pethick Lawrences), and 6 RPPCs depicting scenes on the infamous Black Friday of November 1910; sheet with 8 RPPCs and one printed postcard, mostly of fire at the Bath Hotel, Felixstowe along with the subsequent trial, and revenge attacks; sheet with 4 humorous cards by McGill (2), H.C. Farnshaw and Alfred Leeds, and 6 RPPCs of various buildings targeted by the suffragettes, a few of the cards written and sent, loosely corner-mounted (29)Footnotes:Rare postcards of some of the more noteworthy events of the suffragette era, including the 'Rush' on Parliament which led to the famous trial, 'Black Friday' with its Police and anti-suffragette brutality, and the arson attack on the Bath Hotel in Felixstowe. The cards relating to the fire at the Bath Hotel include three sent by a local resident complaining of 'the havoc wrought by these suffragettes.. the two that are in prison are hunger-striking already'. Another card depicts a large house in St. Leonards which was set on fire in 1913, and was sent by a resident who comments on 'those lunatics who, as you say, ought to be done something to. I think the South Pole would cool them a bit'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TRIAL OF 1909 - THE CURTIS BENNETT PAPERSCollection of fifty-seven letters and postcards to Sir Henry Curtis Bennett from family, friends and members of the public, some anonymous, congratulating him on his imminent knighthood and his promotion to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, showing their support after the '...recent dastardly & diabolic attempt on your life...' and concerns for his safety ('...do be careful of all letters, parcels & visitors to your house...'), all speaking in the strongest terms against the 'vile' and devilish suffragettes ('evil... hysterical maniacs... Let all militants 'starve' themselves...'), supporting his strong stance ('...more power to your elbow...') and suggesting ways he can deal with them ('...the glory of a woman is her hair, if she won't keep quiet cut it off. You would soon put a stop to all this violence...'), several from women ('... I am heartily ashamed of my own sex... if I thought that my little girl (aged 9 months) would grow up like one of these, I would rather lay her to rest, at once... I grant that women should have the vote but they are hindering the good of the Cause...'), one letter from a maid giving the names of suffragettes hiding from the police ('...they are hiding Miss Lillian Linton... I will come forward for the Truth if necessary...'), c. 140 pages, dust-staining, small tears and marks, 4to and 8vo, [various addresses], May 1913; with a copy of the order of service for Curtis Bennett's burial service on 6 June 1913 (quantity)Footnotes:'IF THEY WON'T EAT, LET THEM DIE': letters to the suffragettes' nemesis, Bow Street Magistrate Henry Curtis Bennett.The issue of female suffrage was part of a much wider debate on the equality of the sexes at this time (the so-called 'Woman Question') and this correspondence, prompted by an attempt on the life of the Bow Street Magistrate, serves to demonstrate the widespread public feeling against suffragism in general: '...the anti-suffragists could plausibly claim to speak for a silent majority of men and women who feared that valuable gender differences would be diluted by too much political equality...' (www.bl.uk). What is particularly evident here, however, is their distaste for the militant tactics of the suffragette wing of the movement, whose extreme behaviour certainly isolated many supporters of female suffrage, such as the suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, who believed that votes for women would and should be achieved by peaceful means. To them, these women are 'savages', 'horrible female miscreants', 'misguided' and 'villainous', displaying 'very un-English' uncivilised behaviour. They are diabolical 'female fiends' and clearly mad ('militancy is another word for insanity'). One correspondent, the architect of Buckingham Palace, Sir Aston Webb, writes of '...the evil machinations of these disgraceful suffragists...'. The women correspondents write just as vociferously as the men. There are several letters from women who are ashamed of their sex - one self-proclaimed 'septuagenarian spinster' suggests flogging, another 'peaceable quiet woman' suggests deportation to the remote island of Staffa in the north of Scotland. On 21 October 1908, at Bow Street Magistrates Court Sir Henry Curtis Bennett (1846-1913) famously tried Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond for inciting a breach of the peace by circulating a handbill during a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on 13 October urging their WSPU supporters to 'rush' the House of Commons. After a four-day trial, all three were found guilty and sentenced to three months imprisonment. After that he was a marked man. As well as the failed parcel-bomb attempt discussed here, he survived another assassination attempt when two suffragettes attempted to push him over the cliffs at Margate (see London Evening Standard article transcribed on historyoffeminism.com website) after he convicted several suffragettes following a window-smashing raid on the West End, necessitating constant protection from officers of Scotland Yard. In May 1913 he took over as Chief Magistrate from Sir Albert de Rutzen who issued the arrest warrant for Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve. His son Sir Henry Honywood Curtis Bennett became a celebrated barrister and politician.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TRIAL OF 1909The Trial of the Suffragette Leaders, 48pp., portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst, stapled in publisher's printed wrappers, front cover with photographic illustration depicting 'Inspector Jarvis reading the Warrant', some soiling, chip to edge of lower cover and foot of spine, 8vo, The Woman's Press, [1909]; together with a sheet of draft notes by the magistrate, Curtis Bennett, possibly for the summing up in the trial, with deletions and amendments, 2 pages, on embossed 'Police Court Bow Street' paper, creased, folio (332 x 206mm.), [October 1908]Footnotes:Extremely scarce pamphlet containing a full account of the 1908 trial of Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, and Flora Drummond, which took place on October 14-24. It includes statements from those involved (beginning with a long speech by Christabel Pankhurst), the evidence of the witnesses, Christabel's cross-examination of David Lloyd George, and the final summing up and sentencing by the Magistrate, Curtis Bennett. His notes sold with the lot indicate he was in no doubt that the handbill published by the WSPU had served to incite large crowds 'to assemble in public to commit a 'wrongful and illegal act' by 'rushing' the House of Commons, thus causing breach of the peace.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
'VOTES FOR WOMEN' SASH - ROSE COWLINAn original 'Votes for Women' suffragette tri-coloured sash, woven in purple, green and white with 'Votes for Women' printed in purple in central stripe on front and reverse, hook for banner pouch and hook and eye fastening stamped 'Nicklin's', ownership inscription 'Rose Cowlin' in black ink on inside, some fading, 104 wide, overall length 1180mm., folded, c.1908; with her WSPU purple, white and green knitted silk tie with purple and green tassels at each end, c.45 x 1000mm.; a posy of purple velveteen violets and two glazed fabric leaves, attached to a piece of lace (possibly for a hat), c.110mm. long; a length of purple, white and green grosgrain ribbon, c.50 x 1960mm.; and a bow made of purple, white and green silk ribbon, c.15mm. wide; with two purple card tickets for the WSPU Women's Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, 10 April 1913 (7)Footnotes:Emmeline Pethick Lawrence introduced purple (for dignity), white (for purity) and green (for hope) as the colours for the WSPU at the Hyde Park rally of 21 June 1908, the sashes designed by Sylvia Pankhurst clearly visible against the suffragettes' white dresses. The sashes were originally woven by Toye & Co. of Birmingham, who had a large female workforce, and became an essential part of the suffragette uniform. Suffragette accoutrements were retailed through a network of independent shops and department stores such as Selfridges which opened its doors in the same year.Included in the lot are two tickets for the stalls at the WSPU Women's Demonstration held on 10th April 1913. The meeting was chaired by Flora Drummond, standing in for Mrs Pankhurst who was in Holloway. According to Christabel Pankhurst's report in the Suffragette of 18th April, the meeting declared that the 'Cat and Mouse' Act would be ineffective and called for £15,000 to be raised for the cause. Promises of donations were sent by telegram including one of £40 from sympathisers in Vienna.Provenance: Christie's, 29 June 1999, lot 162 (part).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
PANKHURST (EMMELINE)Portrait photograph signed 'E.Pankhurst/ Nov. 1913' in ink on the image, depicting Emmeline Pankhurst half-length in a white dress with black buttons and bow tie, photographer's stamp '©/Matzene/Chicago' on the image, 188 x 116mm., framed 330 x 277mm., November 1913Footnotes:EMMELINE PANKHURST IN AMERICA.In the autumn of 1913 Emmeline Pankhurst was on the run after refusing to return to Holloway in June of that year under the terms of the Cat and Mouse Act. She had spent two months in Paris with Christabel and sailed for New York in October. Her arrival caused considerable problems for the American authorities. Strictly speaking, as a convicted criminal, she should have been banned from the country (President Woodrow Wilson called her 'monstrous') but due to pressure from various women's rights groups, after being detained at Ellis Island she was allowed to continue with her visit provided she refrained from encouraging violence. This detention only afforded her more publicity and on a countrywide tour including Chicago where this photograph was taken, she raised over £4,000 for the WSPU. She was rearrested on her embarkation at Plymouth in December 1913 ('Emmeline Pankhurst Comes to America' blog, US National archives website).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
A diamond set clasp, modelled as a fluted openwork ribbon bow, with single-cut diamond accents, 14ct gold mounted, with London import marks for 1984, length 2.7cmCondition report: Light surface wear throughout. Diamonds have variable clarity, some stones with surface-reaching fractures, but have a fairly lively appearance. The tongue clasp is tight fitting. Can accommodate six strands. Gross weight approx. 4.6gm.
Four 19th century garnet set jewels, comprising a garnet cluster pendant, of openwork design, with pear-shaped garnet drop, a garnet and half pearl heart-shaped panel brooch, with glazed compartment, (later fittings), a garnet heart and ribbon bow brooch, (later fitting), and a garnet full hoop ring, all with foiled closed-back settings, (some stones deficient, half pearls untested for origin), lengths 3.2cm, 2.2cm and 2.4cm respectively, ring size N (4)
A diamond cluster ring, the pear-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond in millegrain collet setting, to a border of graduated single-cut diamonds in pinched collet and millegrain settings, white precious metal mounted, stamped 'PLAT', principal diamond weight approximately 1.45ct, total diamond weight approximately 1.75ct, ring size PCondition report: The principal diamond is bright and lively, with a slight 'bow tie' effect, estimated I to J colour and SI1 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. Principal diamond dimensions approx. 9.7mm length x 6.5mm width x 4mm depth. Outer diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with small nicks/chips or surface-reaching fractures, estimated VS1 to SI3 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Outer diamonds graduate from approx. 0.01ct to 0.03ct in size. The ring mount has surface wear, nicks/chips and scuffs, commensurate for use, with small solder repairs to the gellery of the setting. One of the pegs to the gallery is missing. There are further solder joins at junctions within the mount that may be part of manufacture. The setting measures approx. 1.85cm length x 1.3cm width. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 6.1gm.
A collection of jewellery and watches, comprising a yellow precious metal fancy-link bracelet, designed as a series of openwork scrolled links, highlighted with turquoise coloured cabochons, (two cabochons deficient), a French green and white paste ribbon bow panel brooch, with boar's head mark and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, two white paste clip brooches, a white metal open face pocket watch, a silver mesh-link purse, a cabochon set stick pin, a wristwatch by Lanco, two wristwatches by Casio, assorted further jewellery and costume items, first bracelet length 19.5cmCondition report: Gross weight of first bracelet only: 9.2gm (metal standard untested).
A collection of modern costume jewellery in branded boxes, Butler & Wilson red enamel and crystal Smiley Face brooch, 50mm; two Butler & Wilson bead necklaces with matching earrings; John Richard green flower crystal bangle and matching pendant; Past Times suite of crystal necklace, bracelet and earrings; Honora wristwatch with three row pearl bracelet; a TSC 120cm rope of simulated pearls; Renato Balestra cocktail ring watch; "Silver Brand" ring and matching pendant, cultured pearl bracelet and blue stone pendant and earrings; Murano Glass pendant and earrings; unnamed tortoise brooch, gold-plated leaf pendant and diamante bow brooch.
A yellow metal open face pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring in a floral and scroll engraved 33mm outer case with vacant cartouche, plain inner case both marked 18K, stem wind movement, metal bow to top, gross weight 32.7g, watch winds freely, hands set and is running at present time although no guarantee is given, a 9 carat yellow gold bow brooch, 30mm with hook to suspend watch, Birmingham 1954, 3.5g.
A Set of Four Foreign Orders, awarded to Miss Jean Elizabeth Taylor, who later became Dame Jean Dowling and who was Chief Clerk of the Private Secretary's Office, comprising:- the Order of Dannebrog Knight (Ridder) to a lady, with bow and rosette, the suspender ring stamped 925S, in case of issue; Greek Order of Welfare, silver, in case of issue; Siamese and Thailand Order of the White Elephant in silver gilt and enamel on a ribbon bow with rosette, in case of issue and with instructions on how to wear the insignia; and Malaysia - Order of the Defender of the Realm, the Ahli Mangku Negara (5th Class) in silver gilt and white enamel with lady's bow, in case of issue and with typed award note 'A.M.N. MISS JEAN TAYLOR, M.V.O.', together with printed National Archives research material, obituary, a typed letter from the Office of the Royal Victorian Order and an empty case for a Siamese and Thailand order.
A Georgian Gilt Metal Masonic Pendant Locket/Jewel, circa 1800-1820, of oval form, the fascia applied with masonic symbols in cut card, gilt metal and sequins on a painted field, enclosed by a gilt and black verre eglomise panel, the reverse backed in card later numbered 1737, with silk ribbon bow to the suspender loop, 6.5cm by 4.5cm.
A French XIII Sabre-Briquet, the 59.5cm single edge steel blade indistinctly marked with maker's name, Chaillot 1834 to the ricasso, the opposing side with inspection mark, the cast brass hilt with ribbed grip, stirrup knuckle bow and downswept globular quillon stamped V 1837, the black leather scabbard with brass locket stamped 82 and chape stamped 1 18, 77.5cmCondition report: Blade with black patching and some areas of orange rust, small dings to backstrap on hilt. The seam of the leather scabbard is slightly seperated above the chape. The chape has a ding to one side.
Cases of Issue (6): The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (6), C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type lady’s shoulder badge, by Garrard, London, complete with lady’s bow riband; C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, unmarked but of more recent manufacture, complete with neck riband; O.B.E. Officer’s 2nd type breast badge (2), both by Royal Mint; M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type breast badge, by Garrard, London; M.B.E. Member’s 2nd type breast badge, by Royal Mint, this last of more recent manufacture, generally very fine (6) £80-£100
A rare Minton parian group of Atala and Chastas after Joseph-Michel-Ange Pollet (Italian, 1814-1870)the couple modelled embracing, dressed in loose clothing, with a quiver of arrows to Chastas' right shoulder and a bow laid on the ground behind him, impressed date code and '3251' to the base, 20cm high and 30cm wide (restored, cracked) The subject of this rare group is taken from the French author François-René de Chateaubriand's novella, 'Atala' published in 1802Condition report: Restoration to face of Chastas alongside the full head, part of the exposed neck and shoulders of Atala. Atala also missing the very tip of one big toe.There is a crack running almost right through the underside of the base and a few small nibbles to the edges (mostly underside) of the base.
A Bow porcelain model of a classical lady standing by a pillar, dagger and anchor mark, 20cm high; a Bow porcelain model of a seated Turkish lady 17cm high Provenance: From a Norfolk Country HouseCondition report: Turkish lady, badly restored which is now cracking, missing a thumb. Other figure has restoration to the hands, factory crack to the bottom rim
After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917), an early 20th century patinated spelter lamp entitled ‘Vic cast as a young winged putto wearing a laurel wreath and holding a bow in his hands, each end fitted with a foliate light fitment, raised on conical square rouge marble socle with applied presentation plaque marked VICI Par Aug. Moreau, Mlle d'Or62cm highProvenance: Bonhams, London, 1st April 2008, lot 91By descent to the previous vendor from his Grandfather F.W. Kinns who was the architect responsible for the building of the Elite Theatre, Nottingham. A number of the August Moreau lamps lined the foyer and this lamp was retained as a spareBirling Ashes, Kent
formerly the property of Pamela Hind O'Malley (1923-2006) and a bow by Joseph Richter used by her for chamber music performances Condition report: Wear and scratching consistent throughout. Chipping to rims and scratchings to front and back surface. Markings to varnish and fading to surface. Repair to bottom left hand corner on the front. Discoloured markings to the side of the pegbox, and cracking to join from the neck to the base. Length of back with the button - 750mmLength of back without button - 740mmLength of pegbox to the top edge - 279mm
A satinwood bow fronted glazed top Cabinet with arched pediment, the upper section fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by two bow fronted glazed doors, an arched pediment, lower section with two door painted cherubs with urn, floral and leafage pattern, the sides of cabinet painted musical instruments and swags 6ft 2in H x 2ft H
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