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Lot 139
19th Century French School The Proposition and the Assignation a pair, oil on panels 49.5 x 36.5cm, oval in decorative gilt gesso frames with flowering foliage to the surrounds and rose & ribbon bow cresting (2). Provenance: Phillips, Son & Neale, 19 November 1940, lot 237. by order of Wellesley & Truro - the paintings were said to have belonged to the 1st Duke of Wellington. sold together with copy of the above catalogue.Lot 139 – Frames have some condition issues, surface cracks etc. paintings appear to be in good order. Measurements including frame 65 x 56cm please see extra images online
Lot 141
A sapphire and diamond bow broochClaw-set with oval-cut sapphire, measuring 6.8 x 5.6 x 3.9mm, embellished with old round brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds, width approximately 30mm, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.45ctFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 62
A Charm bracelet, necklace and ringThe 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, with padlock clasp and safety chain, suspending fifteen assorted charms, including a pendant-mounted half-sovereign, dated 1912, length approximately 16.5cm and weight approximately 28 grams; an Edwardian seed pearl set necklace, the centre front of bow-tied ribbon and swag design, to a fancy link chain, with push-in clasp, approximate length 38.70cm and weight 8.00 grams; and an amethyst single-stone ring, size K, 18ct gold (3) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
A diamond broochOf ribbon and bow design set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.95ct and further embellished with old round brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, width approximately 42mm, stamped '585'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 90
A diamond foliate spray brooch and a cultured pearl and diamond pendant,Comprising: a foliate spray brooch grain set with graduated round brilliant and single-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 44.0 x 33.0mm, estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00ct; and a pendant with central millegrain rubover-set old round brilliant-cut diamond, to a bow-tied ribbon, set with rose-cut diamonds, with baroque cultured pearl drop, all suspended from a fine fancy-link chain, pendant measuring approximately 30.1 x 17.3mm, chain length approximately 40cm, estimated principal diamond weight approximately 0.16ct, cultured pearl measuring approximately 9.0 x 8.0mm, pearls untested (2) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 95
a diamond brooch/pendant, early 20th centuryWith central millegrain rubover-set old round brilliant-cut diamond, measuring approximately 4.5mm diameter x 2.8mm deep, within two graduated open-circular borders and surmounted by a bow-tied ribbon motif, set throughout with graduated similar and rose-cut diamonds, with detachable brooch and bow-form pendant fittings, measuring approximately 33 x 22.7mm, estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.50ctsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 119
the first in Edwardian style with an open scrolling figure set along the flaring lines with graduated seed pearls and small round brilliant cut diamonds, enclosing in the centre an oval cut light blue topaz, and suspending below a similar but pear cut topaz, the bud bale set with another pearl and a diamond, length 3.8cm; also an articulated pendant with a heart pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds and a ring of six seed pearls, with similarly set bow surmount, and tapered bale, length 2.5cm (2)
Lot 157
each post headed by a millegrain collet set round brilliant cut diamond, in the centre of a four loop bow bead set all along with similar diamonds, and suspending a long turquoise drop with pavé diamond cap, white metal, the butterflies with flower disc plates stamped '18k', overall length 3.2cm, cased
Lot 208
with an oval panel painted en grisaille depicting two love birds perching on twin hearts and holding in their beaks a lovers' knot in the form of a bow, the hearts on a plinth, with foliage around the sides, mounted in a border of flat cut garnets, closed back setting, plain uniform band, size approximately L-M; in a period circular ring box of red morocco leatherCondition report: The painting is fresh and clear, though the inside surface of the rock crystal covering appears to have some detritus on it and very fine hairline cracks, though the outer face of it is in good condition with only minor scuffs for age. There are no missing stones, but a few have chips or cracks, and the foil backing on some is imperfect; however they have a good polish and the high refractive index ensures plenty of sparkle. The backing is rose metal and the shank yellow metal - both assumed gold - with evident solder at the joins, but though of the same approximate period, may not be original. However the ring is sound and robust - either ready to wear or be displayed in a collection. Gross weight 2.31g. Length of ring head 6.42mm
Lot 276
the gold coloured engine turned dial, 28mm diameter, (crystal lacking) with gold coloured Roman numerals within a textured chapter ring and blued moon hands, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, outer bezel set with 35 split pearls, front loading key wind mechanical fusée movement with pierced balance cock, case, 35mm diameter, with milled edge and pendant bow at 12 o'clock, verso decorated with a textured floral design set with trefoils of pink cabochon hardstones (5 lacking) within an outer bezel of split pearls to match the front (2 lacking), unmarked yellow metal tests for 18ct gold, stamped to the stem '46 16116' 27.7g gross and presented with the winding key
Lot 75
designed in three parts with double chain connections, the central principal feature has an oval cabochon turquoise at the centre of open swirls of ribbons, leaves and knife edge lines, with a bow above and leaflet branches below, set throughout with old round and rose cut diamonds (one lacking), the two smaller features identical, with a round cabochon turquoise in smaller diamond set swirls with larger stones at the cardinal points, (one chain connection lacking), back chain of the same fine trace links, two part safety chain; width of largest feature 7.0cm, length of entire pendant drop 11.8cm, length of chain around neck 38.5cm
Lot 76
designed as a loose triple loop bow with two ribbon ends embellished with a foliate and textured pattern and set at intervals all along with oval cabochon turquoises, suspending from the sides twin snake link chains holding a heart locket with the same patterned ground and a trefoil of round cabochon turquoises, verso with vacant glazed panel, width 3.7cm, length to base of heart 6.7cm
Lot 482
Royal Doulton - Early Pair of Hand Painted Character Jugs with Slight Colour Variations ' Old Charley ' Hand Written No D5420 To Underside with Reg No 787515, Variations, Blue Polka Dots Bow Tie, Each Character Jug Different, Also One with Paler Colour Face and one Darker - Also Paler Than Normal. c.1930's, Height 6.25 Inches - 15.60 cm. 1st Quality and Mint Condition - Please Confirm with Photos.
Lot 126
A fine French gilt brass carriage bow-sided clock with multi-coloured relief cast foliate decorated dial and push-button repeat Unsigned, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 1879 to lower left corner of the backplate, the frontplate further stamped with 79 over S to lower left and again with two indistinct characters to centre, the dial with silvered Roman numeral chapter ring inset into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird and butterfly inhabited floral trails picked-out in gilt and silver on a grey patinated ground, with blued steel hands and conforming decoration to centre, the bevel-glazed case a bow-sided variation of the anglaise riche design with spiral fluted baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick D-ended top glass, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with twist fluted three-quarter columns incorporating copper finished Corinthian capitals and the sides with generous bowed glasses, on cavetto moulded shaped skirt base incorporating shallow block feet, 17.5cm (7ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The highly decorative dial mask of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved infill to provide depth and contrast. The bow-sided design of the case is particularly attractive and scarce variant of the anglaise riche design which can directly compared to a porcelain panel inset example by Drocourt illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 96 (Fig. 6.26
Lot 32
Y A fine Regency mahogany bowfronted cistern tube mercury stick barometer Dollond, London, early 19th century With swan-neck pediment and cavetto cornice above bow-glazed silvered vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Dollond, LONDON to upper margin, the bowed trunk with bone vernier adjustment key to throat and ebony line inlaid edges, the shaped base with ebonised half vase turned cistern cover flanked by canted angles decorated with ebony line infill, the cavetto moulded underside with level adjustment square, 100cm high excluding finial. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family businesss was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. Condition Report: Tube is filled with mercury and will rise almost all the way to the top of then tube when tilted suggesting that there is only a very small amount of air in the system. The scales are in fine condition and the Vernier slide mechanism is operational. The case is fairly heavily faded but otherwise is free from significant faults. The level adjustment screw to the underside is missing around three-quarters of it ivory disc.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 88
Y A Victorian brass bound rosewood two-day marine chronometerParkinson and Frodsham, London, circa 1880The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power and Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with circular timing weights and helical balance spring with faceted diamond endstone, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands, subsidiary seconds incorporating serial number 4184, power reserve dial, and inscribed PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the rosewood three-tier case with brass shield nameplate within double-line borders and brass bound edges to top over conforming front with push-button clasp for the top tier above applied ivory panel inscribed PARKINSON & FRODSHAM,4184, LONDON to the middle tier and with inset brass key escutcheon, the sides with recessed brass carrying handles and conforming brass bound edges, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide. William Parkinson and William James Frodsham founded the highly regarded firm of Parkinson & Frodsham in 1801 at 4 Change Alley, Cornhill, London. William Parkinson died in 1842 and William Frodsham in 1850. Initially the firm specialised in marine and pocket chronometers. It had an extensive export business, and supplied the Admiralty and numerous shipping companies. After the founders' deaths the business was continued by Frodsham's elder sons and grandson until 1912, when the name and business were sold to the foreman, William Harris. Harris and his son Geoffrey ran the business successfully until 1944 when the firm's premises in Budge Row were bombed.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all-original, plates have some light patchy discolouration from handling. Dial is in fine condition with only very slight mellowing to the silvered finish. The bowl and gimbals are in good original condition with relatively minor wear/degradation to the lacquer finish.Box is generally in fine original unrestored condition retailing all of its inlay and other brass fittings. The top panel has a very slight bow and general slight movement in the case has caused the brass angle edging to stand a little proud. The front name panel has cracks around three of the four securing screws, the finish is a little dull and the brass generally rubbed/oxidised.Chronometer has winder but no box key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 226
Attributed to Thomas Gaspey, or Thomas Skinner Surr. Richmond; or, Scenes in the Life of a Bow Street Officer, drawn up from his private memoranda, 3 volumes, 1st edition, London: Henry Colburn, 1827, without half-titles, some marks and soiling throughout, light browning, second volume with blank portion to lower outer corner of the first leaf of contents missing, and pages 215-218 supplied in facsimile, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with remains of printed paper label to upper cover of each volume, modern blind-lettered brown calf rebacks, rubbed and a little wear to edges and outer corners, 8vo (Qty: 3)NOTESQueen, The Detective Short Story: A Bibliography , p. 46; Carter, Collecting Detective Fiction , p. 51. According to Queen, 'one of the earliest books of true real-life reminiscences', and a work which fore-shadowed the birth of the detective story in English.
Lot 35
Napoleonic Broadsides. Peace, the words by John Luffman - Tune, God Save the King, engraved and publish'd by John Luffman, October 17, 1801, engraved broadside with allegorical illustration of French Revolutionary symbol Marianne holding an olive branch within a border captioned with 'Peace, Prosperity, Plenty, Commerce', flanked by the Union Flag and Tricolour, five verses, the first 'Sweet Peace to thee I bow, Here make a solemn vow, Thee to adore, Beneath thy fost'ring wings, Plenty her blessings brings, Each joyful Briton sings, War is no More' , small closed tear to left margin and chip to top margin, small repairs to verso, slight soling, 8vo, 21.5 x 15.5 cm (8.25 x 5.75 in), together with two others similar broadsides: The British Volunteer. The Words by John Luffman - Tune, Rule Britannia [circa 1803], trimmed to plate mark, small marginal hole & short closed tear, 8vo, 19.5 x 14 cm (7.75 x 5.5 in) and The Ministers. The Words by John Luffman - Tune, Ally Croker [1800], close-trimmed, 17 x 11 cm (6.75 x 4.25 in) (Qty: 3)NOTESJohn Luffman (1751-1821) was an engraver and cartographer, best known for his A New Pocket Atlas and Geography of England and Wales, 1803 but also produced A Map Intended to Illustrate the Threatened Invasion of England by Bonaparte in 1803 among other maps during the Napoleonic Wars. The first song 'Peace' was written after the Treaty of Amiens, signed on 1 October 1801 between Britain and France, a brief peace treaty as hostilities soon resumed again when Britain declared war on France on 18 May 1803.
Lot 444
* Doll. An early doll in court dress, circa 1830s/40s, plaster-headed wooden doll, with finely-painted face and brown plaited and looped hair with large pink silk bow, articulated arms and legs, and green-painted feet, wearing muslin pantaloons under a hand-stitched silk gown comprising a pink and cream checked bodice with elbow-length sleeves and a long train, and stiffened cream grosgrain skirt, skirt and train embellished with flowers and leaves, gown additionally trimmed with lace and pink silk bows, dust-soiled and some wear, including insect damage to fabric in places, head a little cracked and nose tip slightly chipped, height of figure 19 cm (7.5 ins), and including train 35.5 cm (14 ins), together with 2 other early dolls: a 19th century wooden doll with painted face wearing theatrical costume, including a hennin, silk clothing tattered, height 13.5 cm (5.25 ins); and a late Victorian painted bisque clown doll, with moving limbs, paint rubbed, height 8.5 cm (3.25 ins), plus a pair of miniature red leather shoes with metal buckles, circa 1860s/70s, slightly worn, length 5cm (2 ins), and a pair of black leather baby's shoes with buttoned ankle straps, labelled "First shoes. Circa 1897. Worn by Gwen Hawkins (1895-1970)" (Qty: 5)Provenance: From the antiques & militaria collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019).
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