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Lot 923
FRANCE, Jeanne d’Arc, 1936, a bronze medal by O. Yencesse, bust left, rev. robed females offering sword to winged angel, tree at left, 96mm (cf. DNW 257, 611). About extremely fine, rare; in original green card box by Henri Teterger, 248 rue de Rivoli, Paris [this somewhat stained] £90-£120
Lot 926
FRANCE, Aux Héros et Martyrs de la Déportation, la France Reconnaissante, c. 1950, a bronze medal by Josette Hébert-Coëffin for the National Committee for the Memorial of the Natzweiler-Struthof Deportation, half-length facing portrait of a concentration camp victim, legend around, rev. flames around a monument, body of emaciated prisoner lying in foreground, 67mm. Extremely fine and rare, a poignant study £60-£80 --- The Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp, a Nazi facility located high in the Vosges mountains on territory annexed from France in 1940, operated from May 1941 to September 1944. Some 22,000 prisoners died there, either from exhaustion or execution, including 86 Jews murdered on the orders of the anatomist August Hirt
Lot 927
FRANCE, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Liberté, c. 1950, a bronze medal by J. Vernon for Le Medaillier, 50mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.61, 144; cf. DNW 137, 568); Centenaire du Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1955, a bronze medal by M. Renard, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.60, 119; cf. DNW 173, 491) [2]. Very fine and better; second in black card box of issue [this slightly distressed] £40-£60
Lot 934
GERMANY, 50-Jahrfeier des ersten Deutschen Handelstages in Heidelberg [50th Anniversary of the First German Trade Day, Heidelberg], 1911, a bronze medal by M. Klinger, busts of David Hansemann and Johannes Kaempfs, rev. naked male figure of Mercury, holding caduceus, above the Neckar valley, regarding Heidelberg Castle, 75mm (Heidemann 196; cf. WAG 67, 3807). Very fine £60-£80
![GERMANY, Deutscher Luftfahrt Verband [German Aviation Association], a bronze award medal by K. Korschann, three semi-robed ma](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/8571202a-1d8e-4517-bdc5-aeb000ae36fc/f2c08522-9856-49a6-a59a-af3400e1d337/468x382.jpg)
Lot 936
GERMANY, Deutscher Luftfahrt Verband [German Aviation Association], a bronze award medal by K. Korschann, three semi-robed male figures imitating flight, regarded by an eagle below, rev. wreath, engraved (Höchste Auszeichnung Röhn-Segelflug Wettbewerb [Highest Award at the Röhn Gliding Competition], 1923), 60mm (cf. Kaiser 395 [= Leipziger/Höhn 92, 583). Extremely fine, rare; in original maroon fitted case [this somewhat distressed] £80-£100
Lot 940
ITALY, Kennel Club Italiano, a plated bronze award medal by G.B. Quadrone, engraved (Aprile 1901, 2 Premio, ‘Chula’), 37mm; Opening of the Simplon Tunnel, 1905, a bronze medal by S. Johnson, 34mm (Döry-Kubinzky 179); Armed Victory, 1918, a plated bronze medal by S. Johnson, 32mm; 12th International Gymastics Festival, Florence, 1924, a plated bronze medal signed Ricci, 32mm [4]. Very fine and better; third with clip, ring and original ribbon £40-£50
Lot 942
ITALY, 50th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Rome as the Capital of Italy, 1911, a bronze plaque by M. Nellie, 80 x 53mm; Centenary of the Death of Alessandro Volta, 1927, a bronze medal by E. Boninsegna and R. Castelli for Lorioli and Castelli, Milan, 60mm (cf. DNW 64, 1446) [2]. Extremely fine £50-£70
Lot 948
SWITZERLAND, Fête des Vignerons, Vevey, 1889, a silver medal, unsigned, 28mm (cf. DNW 58, 1530); Exposition Nationale Suisse, Geneva, 1896, a silver award medal by A. Meyer and G. Mantz, engraved (Révue Horticole & Viticole de la Suisse Romande), 45mm (BDM IV, 55); Eidgnossen Turnfest, Berne [Gymnastics Festival, Berne], 1906, a bronze medal by E. Stiefel for Huguenin, 35mm; Exposition Nationale Suisse, Berne, 1914, a bronze plaque by Huguenin, 31 x 26mm; Noël sous les Armes, 1914, a bronze medal by Huguenin, 40mm (cf. Sincona 77, 4958); Kant Kunstturnertag Thalwil [Artistic Gymnastics Day, Thalwil], 1933, a bronze medal by C. Ruttimann for Huguenin, 50mm; 8 Zentralschweiz Jodlerfest, Altdorf, [8th Central Swiss Yodelling Festival], 1937, a uniface plated bronze plaque by P. Kramer, 40 x 22mm; together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (5), from Zurich, Berne, Grasse, Ticino and Cassel [12]. Very fine and better; fifth with clip, ring and original dark blue ribbon £90-£120
Lot 949
SWITZERLAND, VIme Centenaire de la Première Alliance Perpétuelle des Confédéres, 1891, a bronze medal by A. Dubois, 68mm (BDM I, 632; cf. DNW 176, 397); Centenaire de la fabrique de draps Dollfus & Noack, 1911, a bronze plaque by A. Seysses, 70 x 50mm (cf. DNW 190, 1254); 1 August Celebrations Committee of the City of Zurich, c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque by Huguenin, 53 x 37mm; Compagnie Zurich, c. 1920, a uniface plated bronze medal by F.P. Lasserre, 55mm [4]. Very fine and better; second in fitted holder for display, last with two loops for suspension £70-£90
![SWITZERLAND, 100-Jahrfeier der Schillerfeier [Centenary of the Death of Friedrich von Schiller], 1905, a plated bronze medal,](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/8571202a-1d8e-4517-bdc5-aeb000ae36fc/1e50b823-9659-4ec3-af50-af3400dafaa5/468x382.jpg)
Lot 950
SWITZERLAND, 100-Jahrfeier der Schillerfeier [Centenary of the Death of Friedrich von Schiller], 1905, a plated bronze medal, unsigned [by Mayer & Wilhelm], bust right, wreath below, rev. the William Tell monument in Altdorf, 50mm (Brettauer 1102; Wurzb. 8221). Extremely fine; in half of original card box £80-£100
Lot 951
SWITZERLAND, V.H.G. Veloclub Helvetia, a plated bronze award medal by Huguenin, engraved (Vereins-Tourenfahren des S.R.B., 1911), 30mm; S.R.B. Vereinstourenfahren, 1918, a plated bronze medal by Huguenin, 30mm; Motorfahrer-Club Zurich, Albis-Rennen, 1920, a plated bronze plaque, unsigned, 54 x 38mm; Union Motocycliste Suisse, a plated bronze shield-shaped badge by Huguenin, 40 x 34mm; Rallye Automobile Club Suisse, Section de Genève, 1931, a bronze medal by Huguenin, 50mm [5]. About extremely fine, first four attractively toned, a decorative group £90-£120
Lot 956
USA, Coca-Cola Co, bronze belt buckles by A.J. Nash for Tiffany, London (2), one with portrait of Lillian Nordica, 75mm and 95 x 70mm; Wells Fargo and Co, Ocean to Ocean, a bronze belt buckle by A.J. Nash for Tiffany, London, depicting a paddle steamer, named (John C. Stephens), 95 x 59mm [3]. Very fine and better £40-£60
Lot 961
FRANCE, Fédération Nationale du Batiment et des Activités Annexes, c. 1950, a bronze award plaque by Josette Hébert-Coëffin, naked kneeling female holding up a leaf, vignettes of artisans at work around, rev. legend, named (Mme Suzanne Dogneton), 94 x 65mm; together with a white metal medal of Louis XV, 41mm [2]. First mint state, attractive, in original green fitted case of issue; second very fine £60-£80
![USA, Olympic Games, Atlanta, 1996, a bronze Participant’s medal, unsigned [by M. Grear], torch logo, rev. quilt of leaves, 60](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/8571202a-1d8e-4517-bdc5-aeb000ae36fc/2639665b-740e-4830-aca3-af3400ddb871/468x382.jpg)
Lot 231
WWII interest: A Houses of Parliament stone jar with cover, the cover inscribed ‘This stone came from the Houses of Parliament’, with applied bronze roundel to body, 20cms high; together with a matching jar and cover, lacking roundel. Note: These jars are purportedly formed of materials salvaged from the Houses of Parliament, following German air raids on London.
Lot 232
WWII interest: A pair of Houses of Parliament stone bookends, each with applied bronze roundel to body, each bookend 15cms high; together with a third stone bookend. (3) Note: This pair of bookends is purportedly formed of materials salvaged from the Houses of Parliament, following German air raids on London.
Lot 404
A selection of maritime interest items, including: bronze ships propeller; Cope Nottingham clock and barometer set, in brass and mahogany wall mounting case; and a F. Barker & Son brass cased compass; together with four albums of cigarette cards by makers including Wills, Kensitas and others; and loose cigarette cards.
Lot 100
A SMALL COLLECTION OF JAPANESE ITEMS MEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURY Comprising: a bronze model of a minogame, the carapace of the legendary turtle inlaid with silver-coloured wires; a double-gourd sake bottle with decoration rendered in white slip, and a circular cloisonne box and cover decorated with a ho-o bird amongst auspicious symbols, 17cm max. (4)
Lot 102
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SEED POD MEIJI OR TAISHO, 20TH CENTURY Realistically cast, a seed visible through a slit at the front, with three large leaves above, the reverse with a three-character mark in a rectangular cartouche, in a tomobako wood box, 23cm. (2) Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 103
A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE BRONZE ITEMS MEIJI ERA, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY Comprising: five vases of various shapes and sizes, decorated with birds and flowers, some with signatures including Koushuu, the tallest with a sparrow in relief looking down at two other birds underneath a large leaf; together with a model of a torii gate, the mark for the Nogawa Company underneath, 26cm max. (6) Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 109
A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE SMOKING PARAPHERNALIA EDO AND MEIJI, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY Comprising: three bamboo and metal kiseru (pipe), one in a fabric pouch; a tooled leather tobacco pouch; a woven rattan kiseruzutsu (pipe case); another made of stag antler carved with an Immortal, attached to a wooden shoe-shaped tabako-ire (tobacco box); a third kiseruzutsu made of wood and attached to a burr tabako-ire; together with an inlaid bronze yatate (writing set), 21cm max. (9) Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 27
AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE POTTERY BOWL MEIJI OR LATER, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY Imitating parcel-gilt bronze, of flattened circular form and with a wide indented mouth, the exterior decorated with sprays of flowers and leaves tied up with string, with details in gilt on the brown textured ground; the inside with a thin white crackled glaze, raised on an associated wood stand, 14.5cm. (2) Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 380
A CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE AND THREE OTHER ITEMS QING DYNASTY AND LATER One a cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover, another a celadon jade belt hook, the third a lacquered wood paperweight with dragon decorations, the figure 1.05kg, 25cm max. (5) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.
Lot 61
A MASSIVE JAPANESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE WATER CISTERN AND COVER MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The bulbous body raised on a stepped circular base, with lion-head handles to the sides, the knop shaped as a seated shishi and the spout modelled as a three-clawed dragon, with bands of shaped lappets to the shoulder and above the foot, together with a removable stopper, 48cm overall. (3) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Lot 62
A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE BELL MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Decorated to one side with a herd of deer in a mountainous landscape, the reverse with a smoking traveller observing boats sailing into the distance, with a continuous band of scrolling clouds above and the handle similarly shaped, raised on a fitted circular bronze stand with bamboo, reticulated bands of swastika and chidori birds in flight, 37.5cm overall. (2)
Lot 64
A PAIR OF MASSIVE JAPANESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE VASES BY HASHIMOTO ISSHI I OR II MEIJI ERA, LATE 19TH CENTURY The baluster bodies decorated with panels enclosing many birds and flowers rendered in relief, both vases embellished with a large writhing dragon in the lower section and bird-shaped handles, each with a band of gold splashes to the neck and inscribed with a poem, one possibly translating as 'Bush warblers are singing and flitting between the branches of plum trees, as if they are embroidering a hat with designs of plum blossom' and the other ' The guards are idle at the moment, however, the scent of plum flowers is carried though the fence by the wind'', signed Hashimoto for Hashimoto Isshi I (1820-1896) or II (act. c.1903), both 76.5cm. (2) Cf. R E Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, p.400, where both Isshi I and II are discussed. Hashimoto Isshi I came from Omi Province and later worked in Edo by order of the Shogun, before returning to Kyoto in 1863. The author notes that he 'became a retainer of the Hirohata kuge family and was allowed to wear a sword'. His son Yoshitaro, later becoming the second Isshi, worked in the same style as his father and because of this, it can be difficult to differentiate their works.
Lot 66
A SMALL JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The pear-shaped body decorated with a pheasant perched on a flowering branch of prunus, with details rendered in mixed metals including silver, gold, and shakudo, the side with a two-character signature, together with a fitted wood stand, 16.3cm. (2)
Lot 68
A LARGE JAPANESE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Of tall cylindrical form, one side decorated with a small songbird perched on a flowering branch of magnolia, with daisies to the side and large lotus leaves underneath; the reverse with another large magnolia bloom and further lotus, the decoration rendered in mixed metals including gold, silver, and copper, the rim embellished with a band of scrolling patterns, the base with an inlaid copper seal mark for Dai Nihon Tokyo Saito seizo, 30cm.
Lot 69
A JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE DISH MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY Decorated to the well with a silver crane wading amongst large lotus leaves and flowers, with details highlighted in inlaid wires of various colours, the cavetto with a band of geometric designs and three mitsuba-aoi mon (three hollyhock leaves crest) used by the Tokugawa clan, the reverse with a two-character mark, 24.2cm.
Lot 70
A JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY Of baluster form with a splayed foot, the shoulder applied with dragon-shaped handles, decorated to both sides with birds and flowers in low relief, with details highlighted in gilt and silver iro-e takazogan, takabori and katakiribori, the foot with two shishi masks and the neck with formal scrolling patterns in iro-e hirazogan, 30.5cm.
Lot 72
A JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE BY THE KURODA WORKSHOP MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The tall slender body decorated with an onagadori chicken perched on a flowering branch of prunus, with details in red, gilt and silver inlays, the side with a three-character signature, possibly for Koen, and marked Kyoto Kuroda zo underneath, 22.2cm.
Lot 73
A JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE BY MORIGUCHI MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY Of baluster shape, decorated in gold and silver nunomezogan with shaped panels enclosing thatched pavilions in mountainous river landscapes and various plants with leafy tendrils, the shoulder with lappets of formal designs, the neck with grapevines and a key fret border to the rim, a seal mark for Kyoto Moriguchi to the side, 13.5cm.
Lot 89
A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AMIDA BUDDHA MEIJI OR LATER, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY Typically depicted with his eyes lowered and with a serene expression, his hair cast in tight curls, seated in the dhyanasana meditative pose, with his hands held before him in the mida no join mudra, raised on a large lotus throne, 53cm. (2)
Lot 90
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF DARUMA MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY The Father of Zen Buddhism is depicted standing, wearing long flowing robes opening to reveal his bare chest, raised on a scroll-shaped stand, 31cm. Provenance: a private American collection, purchased from Sotheby's, London, Japanese Works of Art, 13th November 1986, lot 1129. A copy of the original invoice is available.
Lot 91
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF HOTEI MEIJI ERA, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY The God of Good Fortune looking jovial as he sits, leaning against his treasure sack, a small fan in his hand; signed Juko at the back, and presented on a red silk cushion, 21cm. (3) Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.
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