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Click here to subscribeA George V silver three piece tea service, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1911, each of oval form with shaped rims and decorated with bow tied floral swags, raised on pad feet, stamped 'Rd356239', the teapot with ebonized handle and finial, 29cmd long, 14cms high, 39.8oz. gross.
A late 19th century open face verge pocket watch, the brass fusee movement singed 'Adam Bell 118 Union Road Church' and numbered 118443, signed white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, spade hands and seconds subsidiary, hallmarked silver case: Chester 1893, diameter 57mm, gross weight 195.59g. Condition - ticking/winding fine and appears in working order (however not sold with any guarantee), hairlines to dial at 12 and 6 o'clock, later nickel bow, otherwise ok, general wear including later scratches.
A GEORGIAN COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, Thames Valley, c.1800, in ash and elm, the shaped comb rail with scroll ends, crook arm supports, dished seat with scribed line, on baluster turned legs and crinoline stretcher, 19 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 35 1/2" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Superb colour, split to bow rail at extreme left spindle (possibly not right through), blacksmith repair, back needs regluing to seat and lower spindles lifting, three spindles appear to be replacements, old worm damage under seat at right arm support
A Victorian hallmarked silver beaker, rowing trophy, inscribed, ' Wirral Challenge Cup Royal Chester Rowing Club 1884, Won by J. B. Royden bow, E.R. Royston, A.E. Dickinson, J. Morgan stroke, T . Roberts cox', with chaste leaf and fern decoration, London 1884, a George VI hallmarked silver trophy, I.S. Greenberg & Co, Birmingham 1921, and a smaller hallmarked silver trophy, Viners Ltd, Sheffield 1937, approx combined 8.5ozt (3).
An American 1787 Massachusetts Commonwealth one cent coin, with American Eagle and shield and Native American with bow and arrow, approx 9.9g, diameter approx 3cm.Provenance: The vendor can trace family ownership of this coin to 1925, when this and the main coin collection was gifted to their parents from the vendor's grandparents for their wedding. The coin is believed to have been in the family from before the 1900s.
A quantity of various carat gold and yellow metal items to include an 18ct gold tie stud set with red stone, a yellow metal bar brooch for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, a yellow metal bow brooch and various gold an yellow metal chains, also an oval yellow metal locket and a yellow metal brooch in the form of stirrups.
A quantity of mainly costume brooches to include a yellow and white metal bow brooch, numbered verso 1076, a yellow metal abstract leaf brooch, inscribed verso 'Hollywood', a Victorian yellow metal swivel brooch with dried flower oval panel to the front, a copper and enamelled floral brooch, a yellow metal brooch in the form of an African ladies head with exotic turban, white metal marcasite brooches, an enamelled and marcasite deer and Bambi brooch, and a fragment of a white metal and paste set necklace etc.
Five early 20th century bronzed spelter figures, all depicting Classical themes and figures, including Hermes and one other on Pegasus flying horse, male and female hunters with bow and arrow and a cavalry soldier on horse, each on a wooden plinth, height of tallest 68cm, height of smallest 34cm (5).
A LARGE VICTORIAN BLACK SLATE AND BRONZE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, having a bow fronted base with bronze female figural side supports, bronze acanthus middle foot embellishment, front feet and mythological female mask above, movement having a Brocot visible escapement, gilded spade hands, hourly and half hourly striking on a silvered bell, H 41 cm
M. H. (XX). A study of young girl with a kitten on her shoulder. Signed with initials lower right, mixed media on board, unframed, 23 x 28 cm, together with a nineteenth / twentieth century study of Astle Castle Warwickshire with peacocks, horse and figure. Indistinctly signed lower left, watercolour, unframed, 27 x 21 cm, and a nineteenth / twentieth century study of a centaur with a bow and arrow. Unsigned, pen / ink and watercolour on tracing paper, unframed, 18 x 17 cm (3)
Antique French diamond set heart locket pendant and brooch, set with forty-three graduated old mine cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 2.50 carats, with a diamond set bale, set in silver and gold, bearing French marks, with a glazed locket panel in the back, and a safety chain, with a later bow brooch attached in 9 ct gold, in an antique boxCondition Report: Gross weight 7.2 grams French hallmark of a bore and eagles headLocket panel in good conditionpendant height 3 cm and width at widest point 2 cm not including bow brooch
Georgian heart open locket, central rock crystal panel containing hair, surmounted by a marcasite set bow, 2.6 x 2cm, with a pair of Victorian earrings, with screw back fittings for non pierced ears, a butterfly wing brooch, paste set curved brooch, and oval cut citrine, estimated weight 13.54 carats, all mounted in silver Condition Report: Gross weight 21.5 gramsGeorgian heart locket has three marcasites missing and a small chip to rock crystal at the back near the mount
Cultured pearl necklace with a seed pearl set bow detail, cream round pearls, measuring 8.6mm in diameter, strung with knots, measuring 84cm in length Condition Report: Gross weight 80.9 gramspearls do not have smooth surface, most features natural pits and growth linessome of the pearls have chips to surface
Two brooches, including a pearl and diamond wreath brooch, with sixteen cultured pearls and a diamond bow, brooch diameter 3 cm in hallmarked 18 ct gold, with import marks for Sheffield 1990, and a plain bar brooch in stamped 15 ct gold Condition Report: 18 ct weight 5.3 grams 15 ct weight 4.3 grams Brooch in very good condition
A Victorian gold grape and vine brooch,with hand engraved bow surmount. An articulated drop composed of textured and incised vine leaves with clusters of graduated chalcedony beads forming the grapes, to twisted wire caps, to a pin and 'C' catch. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. 80 x 40mm, 17.05gCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age.Areas of tarnish.
An 18ct gold key wound open faced pocket watch, by George Lefever,Wisbech, 45mm diameter. A gilt dial with Roman numerals and blued spade hands, with bull's eye glass. Engine turned barley decoration to the case back, with chased case sides and bow. London 1817. Signed George Lefever, Wisbech, no. 26787. 79.79gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection Condition report: No key - cannot wind. Bow slightly loose.Light surface marks. Slight discolouration to dial and marks to hands.A scratch to the glass.
A Victorian diamond set bar brooch,with a pair of open bow shaped links, all grain set with graduated rose cut diamonds. Three graduated old European cut diamonds in cut down collets, set in a row to the centre, with rose cut diamond set points, all set in silver and backed in gold. 39 x 10mm approximately, 4.95gCondition report: Tarnished.Roller catch may be later or the whole pierce is from a much larger jewel.
A Victorian gold turquoise pendant,with a pear shaped bombé drop pavé set with round cabochon turquoise, surmounted by a ribbon bow motif grain set with round cabochon turquoise, to a turquoise set wire bale. Suspended on a later curb link chain with barrel clasp. Pendant marked 9ct, chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. Pendant 58mm long, chain 428mm long, 7.19gCondition report: Slight dings to the gold pendant back.Some discolouration to some of the turquoise, and slight chips to some. Chain links worn.Clasp dented, and does not hold.
A Continental silver and gold paste set glazed locket/pendant,containing a Russian silver gilt icon. The oval locket with a border of old eight cut paste, all set in cut down collets, with an articulated bow surmount, similarly set with graduated paste. A gold pendant and bezel to a glazed cover, above the icon, marked indistinctly, with a dot and daisy design verso, possibly a monogram. 62 x 38mm, 38.63gProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St. James's, London, W1Condition report: Tarnished. Slight yellowing of the paste. Gilding to the icon worn.Mount marked 925 with a steaming goblet?
A Georgian ruby set pendant,with an open bow surmount and articulated pendant drop. Set throughout with oval and circular faceted rubies, with two later concealed bales verso. Tested as silver. 53 x 29mm, 9.92gCondition report: Soft solder to the later jump ring bales.Scratches to the reverse of the pear drop. Some replacement rubies.A few have dropped in the settings.Late 18th century
An 18ct gold side wind half hunter pocket watch,with a 48.50mm case. A plain front cover with royal blue enamel Roman numerals to the chapter ring, a white enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, blue spade hands and a subsidiary dial at '6'. A gold cuvette, movement signed 'inspected, Jay's the Jewellers, 366 Essex Road, N1'. Movement no. 248393. Case no. 655. Hallmark indistinct, possibly London 1897. 97.24gCondition report: Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Glass scratched. Dial - hairline.Slight wear to the bow.
An 18ct gold key wound open faced pocket watch, by George Lefever,Wisbech, 48mm diameter. A white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and silver spade hands, bull's eye glass, reeded pendant and bow, ridged case sides and a plain case back, London 1814. Signed George Lefever, Wisbech, no. 23480. 111.34gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Dial chipped and hairline.No key - cannot wind. Bow slightly misshapen.Light surface marks. A slight mark where the bow was rested on the case back.
An 18ct gold key wound open faced pocket watch,with a 40mm case. A white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary dial at '6' and gold spade hands. The dial signed Daniel Debois, Grays Inn Passage, 328. A plain back case with a blind circular central escutcheon. Movement signed Daniel Debois, London, no. 328. 54.13gCondition report: Replacement bow tested as approximately 9ct gold.Hairlines to the dial.Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running.Hands adjust.Noticeable scratches and marks. Shallow dents and bruises.Hinge to back case - broken.Cheniers undamaged - pin broken.
A sapphire and diamond lozenge shaped brooch, c.1900,with four sapphire and diamond cluster heads. Each oval mixed cut sapphire, grain set to a border of rose cut diamonds, with diamond set open bow links between. All set in silver, with gold pierced galleries to a blade edge bar frame. A later pin and roller catch. Tested as approximately sterling silver backed in 9ct gold. 49 x 39mm, 6.98gCondition report: Later rhodium plating.Tarnished.Table and crown facet edge wear to the sapphires.Scratches and marks consistent with its age.
MARCASITE ETC. A silver & marcasite 'bow' brooch & a pair of marcasite & faux pearl ear clips. Also, two paste set brooches. 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.
COSTUME JEWELLERY. A very large white tone metal & paste set Giraffe brooch, height 13.5cm. Also, an outsized Barrera paste set bow brooch & a pair of paste & cold painted enamel Macaw earrings. 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.
Late 19th-early 20th century AD. A group of twelve Rajasthan School(?) hand painted figural scenes of Barahmasa on paper, illustrating the changes of the twelve seasons, each painted in vibrant colours and framed by a yellow and red border, the month in Hindi below: March-April, Chaitra: the first month of the Indian calendar, showing a prince dressed as Lord Krishna seated with his beloved, symbolising an amorous encounter set on a marble pavilion within a bower composed of plantain trees, a second couple engaged in love-making near a fountain, a third couple on a pavilion above, hills, birds, deer and trees in the background; April-May, Vaishakha: the royal lovers, modelled as Radha and Krishna, shown seated in a palace pavilion above a char-bagh garden with a grid of fountains, outside the palace walls women worship ‘Bata’ in the form of a banyan tree, two warriors with bows and arrows returning from a hunt, an attendant with bow drawn to silence the peacock disturbing the royal couple with its call, trees and a hill in the background; May-June, Jyestha: showing Krishna and consort in an upper pavilion flanked by attendants holding fans, fountains and swimming birds below, warriors with bows, cranes, deer and elephants in the landscape; June-July, Ashada: monsoon rains with whips of lightening, Krishna trysts with a sakhi in a luxurious pavilion, nayika keeps guard outside as peacocks cry, Vishnu reclines in a shrine floating in a pond filled with lotus blossoms, an ascetic practicing yoga is visited by noblemen; July-August, Shravana: portraying the festival of Gana-Gaura, commemorating the union of Shiva with his consort Parvati, showing the royal lovers engaged in love-making in their terrace pavilion, overlooking a procession of ladies carrying Parvati idols on their heads, and consigning them to the water, a young warrior/courtier is watching them from his door-steps, a boatman amongst lotus flowers, a mounted warrior returning home and lightening in the background; August-September, Bhadon: representing the monsoon season, when many of those working away from their village traditionally return home and are reunited with their loved ones, the painting shows the two lovers looking out at the rain, with lions, elephants, trees and abundant wildlife around, lightning flashing across the skies; September-October, Ashvina: the painting depicts the festival of Dashahara, during which Lord Rama had Ravana killed in battle, showing Devi’s shrine to which three courtiers are paying homage and sacrificing a buffalo, an ‘army’ marches towards a model of Lanka fortress, palace dwellers shower flowers on the marching army, the prince and his consort sit atop the terrace pavilion, signalling their departure by waving a fly whisk; October-November, Kartika: legendary birds 'Chakva’ and ‘Chakvi’ fly beside the moon, the prince, dressed like Lord Vishnu, enjoys music in the pavilion below, his consort in the terrace pavilion above, the month when crops are sewn; November-December, Agahan: the prince seated on a terrace together with his consort, holding a gem, a maid carries a vessel of wine, the sun riding a horse-drawn chariot across the sky, cranes and other birds enticed by bountiful water and greenery, an image of Vishnu in the pavilion to the right, seated aesthetics before it; December-January, Pausha: the prince and his beloved consort dressed in winter garments, warming themselves over a fire whilst palace attendants cook and clean, also whilst warming themselves, as do a couple in a hut outside the walls, showing three levels of society affected by the cold; January-February, Magha: the month of spring, dark skies brightened by stars, trees and flowers in full bloom, maidens bathing in lotus-filled waters, worshippers before a shrine in one part of the pavilion, the prince in the pavilion above, persuading his reluctant beloved not to leave and unite with him in love; February-March, Phalgun: Krishna wearing a gold lotus crown seated on a terrace, ladies below, playing Holi- throwing coloured powder at each other. 340 grams total, 34 x 24cm each (13 1/2 x 9 1/2"). From the private family collection of a West London gentleman; previously in the personal collection of Harmadar Singh Thind; thence by descent. A popular genre, providing the visual imagery for the poetry which usually accompanied such artwork. The Barahmasa series progresses according to the months of the Hindi lunar calendar, portraying lovers’ minds as they change with the seasons, against a backdrop of shifting seasons and ritual events. [12] Fine condition.
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