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Lot 292
Later 3rd century AD. An articulated folding tripod stand with extendable iron trellis legs, forming the support structure for a military camp table or cauldron; the upper end of each leg ornamented with a bronze female bust (Mater Castrorum or Medusa) facing outwards with long hair collected in a high propoloma, divided on the forehead and forming two lateral horns on a rectangular-section hollow mount, L-shaped bracket to the rear to support the table-top; the legs of the tripod, decorated on the external side with inlaid gilt foliage and spirals, terminating in feline paws; at the lower end of each leg, a rectangular-section collar, the bronze foot formed as a lion's head with socket above and claw beneath; the scissor-joint of each leg covered with a domed discoid bronze plate with concentric ring detail; a small hook to the sliding mechanism on one leg; offered with a glass top allowing for use as an occasional table.See Mattusch, C.C., Enduring Bronze: Ancient Art, Modern Views, Los Angeles, 2014, pp.72-73, fig.52a-b, inv. no.96.AC.203, for a similar tripod decorated with horses in the Paul Getty Museum; Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, fig.355, for a 6th-7th century AD Roman example.4.5 kg, 93cm (36 1/2"). From an important East Anglian arms and armour collection; acquired from a Dutch private collection in the 1990s; previously in a Swiss family collection since before 1980; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10679-175129.Folding tripod stands are well known in the ancient world, in both Greek and Roman contexts. These folding supports for tables, bracers and cauldrons are known finds from important excavations in the Roman world, like Pompeii. The purpose of such folding stands varied; during a meal they were placed between the triclinary beds with bowls and application plates hung to the hooks at the back of the holders, here shaped as heads of a Mater Castrorum, pointing to a campaign use. A tripod with an intact bronze basin is on display at the Firenze Archaeological Museum. Some were used as supports for campaign tables during military activities, with a circular board inserted onto the pegs to lock the legs into place. Depending on their size, the width of the table frame could be changed. Roman folding tripods could also have been used in religious rituals and sacrifices. Burnt offerings and libations were offered to the gods in cauldrons that would have been attached to the hooks behind the heads on the upper section. They were also used for fire lights during military camps, or in the temples of the gods. Others were used as support frames for bronze bowls, either for washing or for ritual purposes; others formed the base for travelling altars, again often used by the military whilst on campaign. Their use continued in the Roman world at least until the 7th century AD. Fine condition, some restoration. Excessively rare.
Lot 200
A c1900 Lady's Loop Frame Tricycle. Believed manufactured by Humber & Co., a black-painted tricycle with a 20-inch frame and 26-inch wheels. Other features include a cottered concentric bottom bracket for chain adjustment, left-hand fitted inch-pitch block chain, a combination Starley rear axle and band brake, and a thumb lever stirrup brake to the front wheel.
Lot 367
An oak dresser base, 18th century, three drawers with moulded fronts and cupboards, brass drop handles, iron bracket hinges, on stile legs, 163cm wide, 48cm deep, 90.5cm highCondition report: Alterations to door hinges and later brass drop handles.Later raised back panel, some timber shrinkage to end panels, but a good deep patina
Lot 399
A small George III-style mahogany bachelor's chest, 20th century, the folding top above a short drawer and three graduated examples, on bracket feet, 53cm wide, 31cm deep, 81cm highCondition report: Split to top. General knocks, marks, scratches and wear. Graze to one side. General wear throughout.
Lot 447
A 19th century mahogany bachelor's chest, the moulded rectangular top over a frieze, containing a pull out dressing slide, over four graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 80cm wide, 50cm deep, 79cm highCondition report: Surface scratches and knocks throughout. The top with cracks, deeper scratches and water damage. Some cracks to veneer and chips and losses to moulding around drawers, and some splits/cracks to the sides.
Lot 450
A George III mahogany tallboy, the moulded cornice, over a Greek key frieze, over seven graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 91cm wide, 49cm deep, 168.5cm highCondition report: Surface scratches and knocks throughout. Losses and repairs to moulding around drawer fronts and edges, splits/cracks to sides and drawer fronts, repairs to interiors of drawers, for strengthening, and some bleaching from the sun
Lot 111
A George II walnut chest on chest, the cornice above three small and three long feather-banded drawers, within reeded borders, the lower part having a brushing slide above two short and three long feather-banded drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet, 112cm wide, 191cm high, 58cm deep. In overall nice original condition, fittings and locks probably original, walnut sides are split, bottom two drawers appear to have replacement lock escutcheons, small losses and cracks to veneers.Cornice to left side,detached
Lot 526
An English oak Arts and Crafts bureau, in the manner of Shapland and Petter, the top section with pierced frieze aside a small cupboard, the fall front with inlaid panel, fitted interior, above long drawer and two short drawers adjoined by a cupboard, bracket feet, width 79cm, depth 42cm, height 133cm.
Lot 555
A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, moulded cornice, the frieze with ebony stringing, two glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, the base with rectangular top, moulded edge, secretaire drawer enclosing an interior fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and a cupboard, two panelled doors under, bracket feet, width 122cm, depth 57cm, height 239cm.
Lot 286
An early 19th century inlaid oak & mahogany bow-front chest, with rosewood crossbanding, fitted two short Y& two long graduated drawers, with shaped apron, & on splay bracket feet; 45” wide x 35½” high x 25” deep. (structurally sound, fair condition, split to top, handles & locks require attention, some restoration required).
Lot 310
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SMALL KNEEHOLE DESK, the rectangular top with moulded edge, fitted with an arrangement of seven drawers with later brass swan-neck handles & oval escutcheons, about a central recessed cupboard enclosed by panel door, on ogee bracket feet; 30½” wide x 30½” high x 17¾” deep.
Lot 102
Jasper Harrison, Newcastle: an eight-day oak longcase clock, the square brass dial with 11 1/2in. silvered chapter ring, roman hours and arabic minutes, subsidiary date and seconds dial enclosed by brass foliate spandrels, contained within an oak case with projecting cornice, ionic column supports above a shaped waist door, raised on a box base with shaped bracket feet, 199cms high.
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