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Click here to subscribeViolin By John Lott 14 1/8'' two piece back, ebony fingerboard, no makers mark or label, evidence of neck/head graft and pegs bushed (cased with bow) Provenance: Receipt from John & Arthur Beare's July 1961; Invoice for Sotheby's November 2003 and Valuation from Edward Smith July 2008Has had horseshoe button repair and evidence of cracks through peg holes on both cheeks
A Bow polychrome coffee cup, a Liverpool coffee cup, Richard Chaffers and a Liverpool coffee can, Philip Christian, c1755 and c1765, the Bow cup and coffee can similarly painted in famille rose style with large peonies and a hollow rock, on one a bird perched on a branch, the Liverpool coffee cup attractively painted with a rose centred rose spray, sprigs and yellow butterfly, 55-61mm h Provenance: (Bow cup) Simon Spero, October 1965, £2 5s 0d; (coffee can) S M Collins, Ilkley, October 1967, £2 10s 0d; (Liverpool coffee cup) Simon Spero, November 1967, £2 5s 0d. Bow cup - flat chip inside rim. Coffee can - long descending hairline crack. Liverpool coffee cup - fine hairline crack near handle
John Miers (c1758-1821) - Silhouette of Miss England, her hair a la conseillere with bow and fichu, painted on plaster, oval, 87 x 67mm, turned pearwood frame and verre eglomise, unbroken trade label No. 11 inscribed with the sitter's name Provenance: Bonhams 27 February 2007, £543 Localised loss to gold and some scratches on the verre eglomise
English School, early 19th century ‘ Portraits of a Lady and a Gentleman, pendants, seated half length, she in a black dress, shawl and bonnet tied with a bow, he in a black coat and cravat, watercolour, 21 x 17.5cm (2) Both in reasonably good condition with typical fading, long undisturbed in the present, possibly the original gilt cavetto frames
A George III rosewood, satinwood, inlaid and penwork cellaret, late 18th c, the lid and all four sides with patera encircled by bellflowers and a bow, on square tapered legs and brass drum castors, 74cm h; 39.5 x 39.5cm Provenance: Osbaston Hall Sale, Heathcote Ball & Co, 16 July 1992, £4470 Old marks and scratches; re-polished
A Bow polychrome bowl and Imari mug, c1755, the bowl painted in famille rose style with trailing peony in a garden, the mug of cylindrical form on flared foot, mug 12cm h, incised R (mug) Provenance: (mug) Simon Spero, May 1966, £7 10s 0d; (bowl) Simon Spero, July 1970, £9 0s 0d. Mug - broken and re-stuck with small filled chip, slightly scratched and worn. Bowl - three descending hairline cracks and wear to glaze inside
A George III bow fronted mahogany sideboard, early 19th c, crossbanded in tulipwood and inlaid with paterae, on square tapered legs and spade feet, 85cm h; 72 x 167cm Provenance: Kathleen D'Offay, May 1963, £115 The two doors originally drawers with structural modifications inside; re-polished
Two Worcester saucers and a Bow saucer, c1760 and c1765, painted in underglaze blue with the Cannonball, Zig-Zag Fence or Mansfield patterns, 11.5 and 12cm diam, workman's mark or unmarked Provenance: (Bow saucer) Simon Spero, April 1967, £3 5s 0d. Bow saucer - minor hairline crack.Cannonball saucer - rim chip at 8 o'clock. The other two saucers in good condition
A silver and gold, ruby, diamond and split pearl drop pendant, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut rubies, possibly synthetic, and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold articulated 'V' bale, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 27mm long, 1.45gCondition report: Rubies are possibly synthetic.Oxidisation and gilding a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamond.
A gold citrine and split pearl brooch, with a heart shaped mixed cut citrine claw set to an articulated collet, surmounted by a ribbon bow grain set to one side with graduated split pearls, to pin and roller catch, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 4.30gCondition report: Wear to the nacre of some of the split pearls. One split pearl possibly a later replacement.Minor surface marks/scratches to gold.
A pair of silver and gold, emerald, diamond and split pearl drop earrings, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut rubies and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold hook fittings, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 32mm long, 2.71g (2)Condition report: Gilding and oxidisation a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamonds and emeralds.
A pair of silver and gold, sapphire, diamond and split pearl drop earrings, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut sapphires, possibly synthetic, and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold hook fittings, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 32mm long, 2.94g (2)Condition report: Sapphires are possibly synthetic.Gilding and oxidisation a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamonds.
A silver and gold, sapphire, diamond and split pearl drop pendant, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut sapphires, possibly synthetic, and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold articulated 'V' bale, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 27mm long, 1.36gCondition report: Sapphires are possibly synthetic.Oxidisation and gilding a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamond.
A pair of silver and gold, sapphire, diamond and split pearl drop earrings, a heart motif grain set with circular mixed cut sapphires, possibly synthetic, and split pearls, surmounted with a ribbon bow set with split pearls, and with a brilliant cut diamond to the centre, all set in oxidised silver with gilding verso, to gold hook fittings, tested as approximately silver and 9ct gold, 32mm long, 2.87g (2)Condition report: Sapphires are possibly synthetic.Gilding and oxidisation a little uneven in places.Surface reaching inclusions to the diamonds.
Three gold brooches, to include a hollow gold diamond and split pearl set brooch, with pin and 'C' catch, signs of previous soft solder repair, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal pin, a gold garnet set brooch with pin and 'C' catch, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal pin, and a 9ct gold bow brooch with pin, roller catch and suspension hook, London 1970, 7.69g total (3)
An early 20th century silver paste and marcasite set swag necklace, a wreath and bow centrepiece grain set with marcasite and with a row of paste to the centre, suspending a pear shaped paste drop to chain swags with floral motifs grain set with marcasite, and with pear shaped paste drops, to half solid bolt ring clasp, 425mm long, drop 45mm long, 15.70gCondition report: Surface marks/scratches/tarnish to silver.Four marcasite missing, some of the remaining look to be later replacements.Wear and kinks to the chain. Discolouration to one of the paste.
Four Venetian capriccio scenesoil on canvas29 x 44cm, a set of fourProvenance:Property from a Suffolk country houseCondition report: The four paintings have been lined. The canvas tension is stiff and the surface of the paintings slightly bow forward out of the frame. The paint layers have developed deep, dark cracks across the surface which varies across the group. The varnish layers are yellowed, dull and matte. There is surface dirt present and some accretions. 38 x 53.5cm (framed)
Portrait of a young boy, full-length, seated, on a cushion, holding a violin and bow, in a rocky landscape oil on canvas86 x 66cmProvenance:By descent from the sitter to the Gardners of the Manor House, Chatteris, until removed in 1908 by Algernon Dunn Gardner (1853-1929) great-grandfather of the present owner, to Denston.Footnote: The sitter is presumed to be a Johnstone of Pontefract and from the date of painting it is therefore most probably Charles Johnstone, son of Cudworth Johnstone (1654-92).Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The picture is in plane with good tension and the paint layer is stable. There are areas of retouching along the left hand edge, background and around the sitter's head and eyebrows which have been applied in vertical strokes and hatchings. The varnish is dull and yellowed with a thick layer of surface dust. Losses to the gilding and gesso at the corners of the frame.
Nao Spanish porcelain figurine of a young lady with hat and dress with bow, together with Continental porcelain figure group of cherubs with cart and encrusted flowers on naturalistic base. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Lladro figure - No obvious damage Figure group - damage to the cart area, joining figures dress. Minor nicks in places.
Box containing an assorted collection including: two bow ties, a cummerbund and a scarf, together with various boxes, a box containing ceiling wax candles, Olma watch with leather strap, small, possibly crocodile skin, purse, a, possibly snake skin, purse, Fell pony figurine, and a Victorian green glass and simulated seed pearl bracelet etc.(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Vintage probably slub silk wedding dress with beaded floral detailing and tulle underskirt with beaded details, together with a clip-on veil, small beaded headpiece and removable bow. Together with a pink bridesmaids dress in similar fabric with accompanying underskirt. Probably 1980's. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT) Wedding dress - bodice unlined, some brown stains to under skirt, otherwise okBridesmaids dress - minor stains to lining of under skirt, dress crumpled but otherwise good.
H.M.S. VESUVIUS. Bronze steam valves & gauge, salvaged from the wreck of the steam torpedo boat H.M.S. Vesuvius. Recorded as being part of the torpedo launch valve work for the vessels bow torpedo tube. Ex-Roland Morris collection. 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 CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
SHIPS OIL LAMPS. A pair of ships copper oil lamps, each labelled Bow Starboard Patt 24. (now wired for electricity). Height 47cm. 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 CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
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