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Click here to subscribeA selection of South East Asian bronze and metal deities, 19th century and later, to include a figure of Ganesh, 12.5cm high, a Chinese figure of Lan Caihe, 20.5cm high, a model of buddha seated in Padmasana with a cobra around its neck, 15cm high, a small bronze figure of a Chinese immortal, 5cm high, and three further figures (7)
Four toleware and wirework style twin branch wall sconces, each with pineapple finial, and hanging lustres, each 44cm high, along with a composite lamp base, of inverted baluster form, raku effect body, and faux bronze moulded shoulders, to a spreading circular foot, 62cm high, with a cast brass table lamp base, base of hexagonal form, relief moulded fleur de lis style decoration, the plain polished column supporting a fleur de lis studied capital, 48cm high (6) (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Chinese polished bronze censer, bearing Xuande six character mark but later, of compressed circular form and externally decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls, 16cm wideCondtion report - No obvious losses. General surface wear and blemishes visible Interior un-polished and rough to the touch.
A large bronze award medal, Britannia seated l. surrounded by female figures bearing the proceeds of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture, a lion in thew foreground. Reverse '1862 Londini Honoris Causa'. L.C. Wyon F. named to the rim 'Chappell & Co Class XVI'. 7.5cm. (Eimer 1553). Class XVI was for musical instruments. Chappell and Co were well known at the time for publishing sheet music and manufacturing pianos. With a similar 's ociete Internationale Forrestier et Miniere Du Congo' medal, 8.5cm and a medal celebrating Jacques Cousetau by R. Duboc, 9cm. (3 medals). *CR First with edge knocks and slight marking to surfaces. Second good, third with light surface marks.
A bronze medal by C.H. Kuchler, armoured and draped bust of George III, l. Reverse Britannia and Hibernia standing facing each other, their hands clasped. Signed C.H. Kuchler F.C. and dated 1st January 1801 to the exurge. 4.7cm. Eimer 927. *CR A fine example with very light spotting and good reflective fields.
A Bronze medal, obverse Edward VII bust r by Emil Fuchs, above date of 1901, reverse 's ociety of Arts Manufacture and Commerce, the rim 'Margaret M. Rudge for a design for printed Muslins. Owen Jones Competition 1904'. 5.5cm (Eimer 1863). With two white metal medals, the first marking the death of George IV with front view of Windsor Castle to the Reverse (Eimer 1219) and a medal by Spink and Son celebrating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. 3 medals. *CR First with slightly uneven surface, second lacking silvered finish, third good.
A bronze medal by C.H. Kuchler, armoured and draped bust of George III, l. Reverse Peace standing facing holding an olive branch and setting fire to a pile of arms. Signed C.H. Kuchler F.C. and dated 1802 to the exurge. 4.8cm. Eimer 941. *CR A fine example with very light spotting and good reflective fields.
A bronze award, obverse profile bust of Prince Philip by W. Wyon 'Prince Albert President' reverse 's ociety of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce', the edge 'Joseph Hopkins Equatorial Motion for Telescopes, 1853'. in red leather and velvet case of issue. 5.5cm dia. With an extensive extract from the Worchester Herald July 2nd 1853 repeating the description of the instrument which provided a mode 'at once accurate, simple, and economical of giving equatorial motion to telescopes', as published in the Journal of the Society of Arts. *CR scuffing and fading to case. medal nice.
An unusual First World War Red Cross Nurse's cap in blue material with red and white Red Cross Bronze badge, red white and blue ribbon and grey liner. Two Red Cross cap badge and tie pin, small membership badge and County badges for Essex and Somerset named to 22267 A. Warnes and 155 May Bridges, a two part Red Cross Essex shoulder title and hand embroidered Red badge on white cloth, 15 x 14cm. *CR Some damage to enamel. Otherwise nice items.
With an 83cm double edged pointed blade marked with the Bavarian national motto 'In Treue Fest' amongst foliage and for 'Jos. Vierburg Munchen', the shell guard decorated with a crown above crossed leaves, with shagreen grip with bronze mounts with 'red' tone, stamped number '37'with domed flat topped pommel. With leather scabbard with matching mounts. 96cm overall length. *CR Scabbard with break to leather and sword does not descend to the end of the scabbard, light pitting in places.
A small bronze alarm gun of ingenious wedge shaped design to push under a door, the action firing with a percussion cap, marked G.J.B. Patent. 7.4cm x 2.5cm. PLEASE NOTE This item is being sold in the UK and you need to be aware of local laws and shipping requirements. *CR Appears to be in good condition.
Coins, comprising a silver wrist chain mounted with mostly silver coins, a silver watch chain mounted with mostly silver coins, including a medieval silver groat, George III penny 1797, Crown Copper Company penny token 1811, three Q.V. commemoratives, Q.V. bronze medal 'National Medal For Success in Art ……' inscribed 'Amy E. Bell', 1897, 5cms, and sundry coins. (qty) From the collection of the late Jackie Cole
* Prince Harry (1984- ), Duke of Sussex & Diana (1961-1997), Princess of Wales, 1981-1996. A handmade Birthday Card, c. 1987/88, folded dark grey paper with colour paper cut-outs of circles, diamonds, hearts, etc., pasted to front cover and inside pages, and ‘Stars and Stripes’ transfer capital letters reading ‘LOVE HARRY’ neatly pasted to right inside page, a few small glue and finger marks, lower outer blank corner of lower leaf torn away and missing, rear cover blank, 19 x 13.5 cm, together with 3 strips of personalised red, bronze and burgundy satin gift wrapping ribbon with the gilt-printed repeating message, ‘Happy Christmas from Charles, Diana, William and Harry’, various sizesQTY: (4)NOTE:Nicki, the recipient of the card, was given this birthday card by Harry when he was 3 or 4 years old. Diana told her that Harry had made it specially, (but possibly with some assistance from Diana). The ribbons, as the gift tags below, were kept as souvenirs from various presents given to Nicki.
* Skvirsky (Leonid, 1902-1969). Portfolio of artistic female nude studies (mostly of the photographer's wife Lulah Thompson), [?Bombay], c. 1936-38, 25 gelatin silver prints including 7 with colour tinting, the largest images 375 x 280 mm, the others of similar but smaller sizes, two slightly spotted, tipped onto individual mounts (some chipping and tears), loosely contained as issued in cloth portfolio with large decorative bronze panel relief, (replicating a pose of two women in one of the photographs), and titled 'Studies Skvirsky' in bronze letters above, rubbed, folio (47 x 37.5 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Leonid Skvirsky was born in 1902 in Odessa (or Vilna) and grew up in Harbin. He studied arts at the Moscow Stroganov Art Academy and Petrograd Art School. In 1927 he was back in Harbin working as a photographer for the China East Railway and after nine months of this work, he was able to open his own photo studio.Skvirsky moved to Shanghai in 1932, where he joined Sanzetti’s Photo Studio, which he bought out in 1935. He also contributed designs to the productions of the Russian opera and ballet at the Lyceum Theatre. One of the founders and activists of the Shanghai artistic society HLAM (Society for Artists, Writers, Entertainers and Musicians), Skvirsky had a private exhibition of his photographic art there, in January 1934.‘Skvirsky quickly became the most sought-after photographer in Shanghai and beyond. Exceptionally well connected, he received commissions from Chinese oligarchs, ruling elite and diplomats, such as the Kung and Soong clans, Wellington Koo’s family and C. T. Wong, the Chinese Ambassador to the USA. Skvirsky enjoyed friendship of Shanghai’s foreign elite, such as Victor Sassoon, who was a passionate photographer himself. In 1937, by the invitation of China’s leader Chiang Kai-shek, Skvirsky took exclusive photographs of Chiang’s family at their country residence near Nanking.In June 1935, Leonid Skvirsky married the American actress Lulah Thompson (also known as Halsey Armstrong), his favourite model and muse, who readily posed for risqué photographs. In 1936, having left his Shanghai studio in the hands of the associates, Skvirsky headed to India and spent more than a year in Bombay (Mumbai). During that time, he reorganized the famous Hamilton Studios, increasing its revenue six times. He also won a countrywide photo contest and photographed Indian celebrities and members of the royal court.In 1938, in the wake of the Japanese attacks on Shanghai, Skvirsky and wife relocated to Lulah Thompson’s hometown Atlanta, USA. The photographer brought some 150 of his best shots with him, which won him acclaim and prizes in artistic competitions. Leonid Skvirsky died in 1969.’(Katya Knyazeva, "Leonid Skvirsky", METROMOD Archive online, 2021).
A FRENCH NEO-GREC BRONZE-MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURYLate 19th Century Surmounted by a bronze figure of Thetis, inscribed to the cast Emile Hebert and stamped to the back ‘G&S MEDAILLE D’OR 1887’, the canted angle case with Greek masks and gilt bronze mounts, the twin-train movement stamped, with pendulum, 33cm wide overall, 61cm high
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE TIMEPIECE WITH MUSIC BOXCirca 1840The case modelled with a seated figure looking at his reflection, on a rocky outcrop, below leaf-cast bezel enclosing a gilt dial and moon hands, the single train movement with rectangular plates, the base with a musical movement, on four chimera feet37cm highCondition reportThe musical movement works. The clock ticks. There is one winding key.
A BLUE-PAINTED CAST-IRON STRIKING TURRET CLOCKBy J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, LondonWith two barrels and deadbeat escapement, signed with painted bronze panel in relief J. W. BENSON, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON to the left side and CLOCKMAKER TO H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES to the right side, mounted with later exhibition dial and motion work, on a later square section wrought-iron stand81cm wide; 45cm high (excluding later dial); 39cm deepOverall: 202cm high; 54cm deepSee Mike Bundock and Chris McKay, James W Benson of Ludgate Hill - Turret Clock Makers, Herne Bay, 2002.Condition reportIn unrestored condition. Steel work corroded. With red-painted wood-rod pendulum. Two cast-iron weights. No crank key.
A LARGE FRENCH BRONZE ELEPHANT CLOCKIn the Louis XV style, late 19th centurySurmounted by a pagod holding a shade, with circular gilt dial and 25-piece enamel mounts for the chapters, central disc and five-minute markers, above a standing elephant, its trunk raised, on a naturalistic base, the twin train movement stamped R & C PARIS & LONDON 621, with strike on a bell41cm highCondition reportIn good original condition. The movement may require a service. There is no key. It has its pendulum.
A FRENCH BRONZE MANTEL CLOCKIn the Louis XV style, late 19th centuryModelled as a bull on naturalistic base, the dial with twelve enamel inset chapters, the twin train drum-shaped movement with strike on a bell33cm highCondition reportThe case is in good original condition. There is a pendulum but no key. The movement may require a service.
A WILLIAM IV SMALL BRONZE MANTEL CLOCKBy Jefferson, Bruton StreetThe case with stepped pediment, above signed 3 1/2in. white enamelled convex dial (restored), pierced blued steel hands, flanked by canted angles to each side with a scroll and an arched glazed panel, glazed hinged back door, the fine twin train chain fusée drum-shaped movement, signed to the backplate, striking on a bell, with pendulum locking block and nut22cm highCondition reportThere is no winding key. One case key. With its pendulum. As noted in the cataloguing the dial is restored. The movement appears in good well-maintained order. It would benefit from a service.
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF THE MARLY HORSES (2)Early 20th Century Each on integrated bases, 61.5cm highCondition report: The two front legs of one horse are slightly separating and require repair / restoration Signs of previous old repair with solder to the gap. Both lacking reins. Some areas of heavier oxidization with spots of rust in areas. The surface is generally varied with green - grey areas and rubbing wear and dirt and general exposure to the elements having previously been living outside. One with concrete to the underside. Otherwise, inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.
FIORE DE HENRIQUEZ (ITALIAN/BRITISH, 1921-2004): TWO PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURES OF VIOLINISTS (2)Second Half 20th Century Each contrapposto figure depicted in triumphal stance, holding their violin in one hand and a bow in the other, on textured bases signed Fiore, one numbered 4/11, the other dated 88, the taller 37.5cm high ARR
AFTER THE ANTIQUE; A LIFE SIZE CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF THE FARNESE HERCULES19th century, carved in contrapposto, modelled with lion pelt, club and apples, 182cm highThe Farnese Hercules is probably one of the most famous images of the mythic male hero imprinted upon Western culture. Standing three meters tall, the Farnese version of Hercules was carved in the early part of the 3rd Century AD and placed in the Roman Baths of Caracalla to be recovered 1546. It was based upon a much earlier Greek bronze figure, dating back to the 4th Century BC which was finally lost in the sacking of Constantinople in 1205 by the Crusaders. Despite his strength, Hercules is depicted standing wearily, leaning on his club hewn from a mighty olive tree plucked from the ground, with the skin of the ferocious Nemean lion beneath his arm, who he'd fought and killed as one of his first Labours. In his opposing hand, held behind his back, are three golden apples stolen from the Garden of the Hesperides, one of his final tasks.
ALFRED EMILE O' HARA COMTE DE NIEUWERKERKE (1811-92): A FRENCH BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP DEPICTING THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLARENCE OR 'MORT DE MONSEIGNEUR LE DUC DE CLARENCE'19th Century Modelled with two armoured figures on caparisoned horses, the base cast with inscription 'par le Cte E. de Nieuwerkerke', dated 1838, with foundry inscription 'fondu par E. Quesnel. Paris' and 'Susse frères éditeurs place de la bourse', on marble plinth, 55cm high, 60cm wide; 19cm deep
DONALD WELLS (BRITISH, 1929-2014): A 'TREEFORM' PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE20th Century The green patinated abstract form, with smooth tapering trunk terminating in a textured canopy, on integrated oval base, upon a black marble plinth, 27cm high including base ARRProvenance:Label to the underside states it was purchased from the Keith Chapman Gallery in October 1989.
A GROUP OF BRITISH AND FOREIGN COINS (QTY)To include a 2002 nine coin proof specimen set, cased, an Isle of Man 1980 set of four crowns, two 1951 crowns with boxes, a 1977 proof crown, boxed, various further crowns, a French medallion, cased, a bronze sports medallion, cased, pre-decimal currency, including some pre-1947 silver issues, a 1935 Silver Jubilee crown, a U.S.A dollar 1897, a French five francs 1873, a 1953 plastic set, a 1983 set, silver threepences and a few further items
EDMUND KOLTZ (AUSTRIAN, 1855-1929); A BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A WOMANLate 19th / Early 20th Century Cast with signature to the reverse 'Ed. Koltz', numbered 75/113, modelled with eyes downcast, mounted on a polished granite plinth, 48.6cm highEdmund Koltz was a Viennese based sculptor who's work is also associated with the prominent entrepreneur and works of art manufacturer, Friedrich Goldscheider, who established his business in Vienna in 1885.
A GROUP OF BRITISH COINS AND A FEW FURTHER ITEMS (24)Comprising; six crowns from George III to George V, a Victoria double florin 1890, a Victoria Jubilee head half crown 1887, an Anne shilling 1711, twelve further British silver and copper coins, a South Africa Shilling, a silver medallion commemorating The 1937 Coronation, with a case, a bronze medallion commemorating The Hanoi Exhibition 1902.1903, with a case and a small purse
A FRENCH FAUX ROSSO VERONA MARBLE TOLE PIENTE COLUMN TABLE LAMP AND A BRONZE PATINATED FLUTED COLUMN TABLE LAMP (2)Late 19th Century With gilt collar, later adapted for electricity, 53.5cm high; the weighted column lamp, circa 1900, the base with laurel wreath, later electrical fitment, 46.5cm high Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/selected-items-from-the-john-fowler-and-imogen-taylor-collections
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCKIn the Louis XVI style, circa 1890The drum-shaped case modelled with a pair of cloud-bourne doves and foliate festoons, supported on a tasseled cushion and a pair of winged sphinx supports, on a shaped plinth with inset panel emblematic of the zodiac signs and flanked with ribbon-tied foliate swags, the 5 1/2in. circular white enamel dial detailed BARDE A PARIS, the twin train drum-shaped movement striking on a bell42cm highCondition reportWith steel winding key and pendulum. The case would benefit from a light clean. The dial is in good condition with a very small chip around the right winding arbor. The movement would benefit from a service
A GILT-BRONZE TABLE BOX OR CASKET MODELLED AS WILD BOAR20th Century Realistically chased with hair across the body and face, the mid-section opening to reveal an interior compartment, 22cm longCondition report: The interior is unfinished - see addition images. Possibly it had a liner or could be fitted with a liner. Some wear to the gilding of the feet.
A FIRST WORLD WAR BRONZE MEMORIAL PLAQUE AND A SILVER CIGARETTE CASE (2)The memorial plaque detailed William Harry Shillito, He served with The Sixth Battalion, The East Kent Regiment, Died 11th July 1917, Aged 20 and is remembered with honour on The Arras Memorial, the silver cigarette case detailed Souvenir of The South African War 1901, Private D. H Shillito, Chester 1900
A LOUIS PHILIPPE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE PORTICO CLOCKBy LeRoy, Palais Royal, ParisWIth stepped architectural pediment above Gothic arches and tracery, the dial with silvered chapter ring signed LEROY HORLOGERIE DU ROI / PALAIS ROYAL, the twin train drum-shaped movement stamped to the backplate AG 364, with countwheel strike on a bell, above stepped plinth with Gothic arches, on scrolled feet52 cm highCondition reportThere is no key. The movement would benefit from a service. The case is in good condition. With its pendulum.
AN EDWARDIAN GLAZED MAHOGANY BAROGRAPHBy Negretti & Zambra, London, circa 1920The hinged cover with five bevelled glass panels, enclosing the mechanism with drum-shaped movement and recording barrel, signed silvered barometric ring with blued steel hand, 8-chamber aneroid drum, small thermometer and inkwell, all on a bronze-coloured lacquer brass plate, a drawer below for spare papers36.5cm wideCondition reportIn good original condition. The movement is ticking, there is ink spillage around the glazed inkwell.
A LARGE BRASS SEAMED CAULDRON OR PRESERVING PAN TOGETHER WITH A FLEMISH OR DUTCH 16TH CENTURY STYLE BRONZE ALLOY CANDLESTICK TABLE LAMP (2)19th Century The cauldron with rolled edge and wrought iron swing handle, 49cm diameter; the candlestick, early 20th Century, fitted with electrical wiring, 48cm high (excluding fitment)
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