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Lot 693
A REGENCY BRASS CHAMBER CANDLESTICK, TOGETHER WITH A GILT AND BRONZE EXAMPLE (2)Coleridge Collection, The first modelled as Chinoiserie head with conical hat shaped snuffer, ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 10.5cm high; The second modelled as a balancing cat supporting a candle holder, mounted on a griotte marble circular plinth, 13.5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionAlgernon Rothman Collection, Christie’s, London, 5 October1995, lot 192 (the chamberstick). Condition Report:Regency: Handle to the snuffer is missing so it sits loose. General marks, wear and scratches consistent with age and use including some patches of verdigris. Balancing cat: Various knocks and chips to the marble base.
Lot 696
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYAL ORMOLU MOUNTED AND CUT GLASS CASKET OR BOX (2)Coleridge Collection, Circa 1825Of rectangular form with slightly domed hinged lid above engine-milled rim and foliate swagged cornucopia mount, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 11.5cm wide; 6.5cm high; Together with a French gilt-bronze mounted figure of a winged Cupid support mounted on a hob-nail cut base, 19th Century, 15.5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection
Lot 703
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYAL GILT-METAL SPILL HOLDER MODELLED AS A WINGED CHERUB BEARING A SHEAF OF WHEAT (2)Coleridge Collection, Mounted on an engine-turned and tortoiseshell oval base, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 12.5cm high; Together with a French bronze model of an elephant mounted on a gilt-bronze ‘rocaille’ base, 19th Century, 9cm long; 5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe spill vase: Christie's, South Kensington, 23 May 2001,unknown lot number.
Lot 704
AN EMPIRE PARCEL-GILT AND BRONZE BRÛLE-PARFUM (3)Coleridge Collection, With winged swan mount supporting a cut-glass bowl, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 19.5cm high; Together with a gilt-metal mounted gilt-brass table bell, surmounted by a bird, 15cm high; and a gilt-metal mounted and pearl mounted fob watch holder, mounted on an marble base modelled as a tasselled cushion, possibly Italian, 19th Century, 21cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionChristie's, South Kensington, 15 December 1994, unknownlot (the perfume burner).Condition Report:Brule-parfum: central hanging chain is broken and missing a small section; general marks and wear consistent with age and use; glass bowl loose in its gilt-metal mount.Table bell: evidence of small solder repairs notably to the base of the gilt-metal above the marble; marble base with knocks and scratches consistent with age and use; lacking screw to fix the bell to the base.Fob watch holder: Wear and discolouration throughout including verdigris to the base of the ‘shell’ ; holder loose on the marble base; marks and wear throughout.
Lot 705
A REGENCY GOTHIC PARCEL-GILT BRONZE INKSTAND-PINCUSHIONColeridge Collection, Modelled as a hexagonal font, the domed cover above three recesses, one with a ceramic liner and another gilt-metal sander, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 21.5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection
Lot 726
AN UNUSUAL GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MITRE SHELL; TOGETHER WITH FIVE OTHER METAL MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF AND PILL BOXES (6)Coleridge Collection, The mitre mounted with a smocked baby’s head mount, 19cm long; including a sea snail with mother-of-pearl hinged cover, 5.5cm wide; a brass mounted mussel shell, 6.5cmProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge Collection
Lot 730
A RESTAURATION ORMOLU INKSTAND OR ENCRIER WITH BRONZE WINGED PUTTO MOUNTED COVERColeridge Collection, Second quarter 19th CenturyThe rectangular casket form base, fitted with sectional interior, with ‘Athony & Marietta Colerdige Collection’ label, 15 cm wideProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe Hon. Mrs Eileen Plunkett, Luttrellstown Castle, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin; Christie's house sale, 26-28 September 1983, lot 369.
Lot 30
Chinese light wood altar cabinet with extensive carved dragon side mounts, bronze lock & hinges, 2 drawers, double cupboard, late 19th/early 20th century - (approx. size w122cm x d42cm x h86cm)Please note this lot is not subject to VAT. The hammer price will still be subject to our buyer's premium, however it is only the buyer's premium that is subject to VATWe have employed the services of a specialist to assist in the lot descriptions, however it is important to note that no descriptions can be warranted and buyers should only bid on items they have inspected to their satisfaction prior to bidding. We do NOT provide condition reports as we are insufficiently expert to comment, our speciality being insolvency, not specific asset classes.Where there are errors in description, however major, no allowances will be made. No consumer rights apply to this sale, which is only suitable for trade buyers. It is a strict condition of sale that successful bidders remove lots in their entirety (after payment has been made). Please factor in the requirement to remove the total contents of any lot when deciding whether to and how much to bid.IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS USING STARLING BANK: It appears there is a problem when Starling Bank customers pay for their lots online with Bidspotter/iBidder/The-Saleroom. Our advice is not to use Starling issued cards to pay online until this issue is resolved. Please be aware if you pay with a Starling Bank issued card you may be double charged initially and it can take two weeks or more for the duplicate transaction to be returned.YOU MUST PAY AND COLLECT WITHIN 2 DAYSROBSON KAY DO NOT SHIPYOU MUST PAY AND COLLECT WITHIN 2 DAYSROBSON KAY DO NOT SHIPYOU MUST PAY AND COLLECT WITHIN 2 DAYSROBSON KAY DO NOT SHIPAll Lots located at Robson Kay in Manchester. Goods successfully bid upon must be paid for and collected within 2 daysWE DO NOT ARRANGE DELIVERY NOR DO WE PACKAGE OR LOAD. We do not print labels, provide boxes or seal boxes. We do not provide any kind of shipping or loading servicesIf these rules might pose a problem, DO NOT BIDLate collections incur a penalty, please read our full rules before bidding.Goods paid for, but not collected within one week of the collection deadline, will be treated as abandoned unless agreed in writing with Robson Kay prior. Please remember to inform us if you intend using a carrier, to avoid us disposing of goods you might think have already been collectedLots are SOLD AS SEEN. We DO NOT TEST LotsNO REFUNDS under any circumstances No lots are tested, nor are they guaranteed to work and/or be complete. Our auctions are only considered suitable for trade buyers as there are no rights of consumer protectionNo refunds or cancellations can ever be offered. If you are unhappy with these terms DO NOT BID.
Lot 188
Benjamin Franklin, patinated bronze figure, seated on a stool, unmarked, 22cm.Condition report:The skin tones were originally patinated in a gilt finish which is mostly worn and rubbed off. No heavy scratches elsewhere to the patina. No Dents. The staff is a little loose (cast as a separate piece). And the stoll (also cast separately) is too small for the figure in that the flat section of the figure's legs and seat doesn't align with the outline of the stool. (See additional images).
Lot 203A
Late 19th Century French bronze group, cellar barrel with dog and a mouse, indistinctly signed Pallu(?), 14cm.Condition report:The mouse is cast separately and so is bolted on through the underside of the base. But otherwise in good condition, the patina is even just with some light wear through handling. No losses. No significant surface scratching.
Lot 100
A FRENCH BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEHENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with perched parrot H.J. trademark for Henri Jacot to centre and numbered 15188 to the lower left corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche type case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and caddy moulded uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base.7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henri Jacot is recorded Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and fully-wound. The escapement is tarnished and appears undamaged but is 'sticking' most likely due to gummed-up lubrication. A gentle clean/service is probably all that is required to get the timepiece running. The dial has a hairline crack through the centre and another small crack across the top right-hand corner. The case is in fine condition with no visible damage to the glasses and only a couple of very light scuffs/bumps to the brass.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 102
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK HENRI JACOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic, the backplate stamped with perched parrot H.J. trademark for Henri Jacot to centre and numbered 8800 to the lower left corner, the frontplate also with numbers 800 and 5075 stamped to the inside lower margin and the gong block with oval F.D. trademark, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and blued steel spade hands, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated Full Striking/Silent/Quarters to underside.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henri Jacot is recorded Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Condition Report: Movement is in fairly clean working condition, the grande-sonnerie striking is fully operational and in-sync with hands; the selection lever to the base also operated correctly. The backplate has a direction arrow for setting the hands inked in red, this no doubt can be easily removed with solvent applied to a cotton bud. The dial appears free from visible cracks or chips; on very close examination there may be a very light scratch to the enamel near the centre. The case is generally in fine condition with good strong gilding exhibiting next to no wear. The left-hand glass has a shallow surface chip to the inside top front corner otherwise glasses appear free from damage.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 115
A FRENCH GILT MID-SIZED GORGE CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK PROBABLY BY JACOT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY AUBERT AND KLAFTENBERGER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1870 The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the backplate further stamped 629 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed AUBERT & KLAFTENBERGER, GENEVE to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with glazed door, on ogee-outline base.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Details such as the straight uprights of the handle and full-width rectangular top glass can be compared to an engraved example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS on page 148 (Figure 9-18). The escapement platform can also be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Jacot (number 825) which is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.The highly regarded retailer of clocks, watches silverware and objet d'art, Charles Ignaz Klaftenberger, was born in 1802 and entered into partnership with D.F. Aubert in 1835. The firm were appointed watchmakers to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and traded from retail premises at 157 Regent Street, London. They exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and the partnership appears to have lasted until 1863 after which it would appear that Klaftenberger worked alone until 1881. Klaftenberger only sold the finest carriage clocks supplied by the best makers such as Drocourt and Jacot, with the current lot being a fine example almost certainly supplied by the latter.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in clean fully working condition. The dial is free from any visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to small corner chips to three of the four corners of the top glass and some slight blooming to the lacquer finish.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 76
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSJACQUIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1825The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped JACQUIER, A PARIS over serial number 712, the 4.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Jacquier to the slightly recessed centre and with steel moon hand set within rosette decorated leaf-cast gilt bezel, the case with a standing figure finely cast as Orpheus wearing a laurel wreath and a cape and holding a lyre, stood next to a pedestal surmounted with urn draped with a cloth inscribed EURIDICE to waist, over tablet upstand, acanthus cast ogee cornice, dial and two tier repeating lotus leaf and anthemion cast skirt mouldings, the plinth base inset with a cast frieze of Orpheus attending the court of Hades and Persephone, on generous acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with lions paw front feet. 91cm (35.75ins) high, 63.5cm (25ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep. The present clock represents the legend of Orpheus who, after the death of his wife Euridice (from the bite of viper), pleaded her return from the underworld by venturing to the court of Hades and Persephone to sing for her life back. Deeply touched by his song they agreed but on the condition that Orpheus was to leave ahead of her and was not to look back until they had reached the surface. Alas Orpheus looked back before Euridice had cleared the entrance to the underworld causing her to be returned and lost from him forever.
Lot 77
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSJACQUIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1825The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum now with Brocot type regulation, the backplate stamped JACQUIER, A PARIS over initials G D to centre and with serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, the 4 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed JACQUIER, A PARIS to the slightly recessed centre and incorporating subsidiary seconds dial interrupting the Roman numeral chapter ring at twelve o'clock, with steel moon hands set within generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel, the case with standing figure finely cast as Caesar wearing a toga and a laurel crown resting against a pedestal whilst supporting a scroll in his left hand, the pedestal fascia with fine relief cast mount depicting Mars stood amongst martial trophies including SPQR and NPT eagle standards beneath the dial, the plinth base inset with cast frieze of Mercury flanked by Ceres in a chariot drawn by Chimera opposing figures emblematic of the arts, on generous acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with leafy scroll cast bracket front feet.88cm (34.5ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.
Lot 79
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU AND CARRARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKGASTON JOLLY, PARIS, CIRCA 1800The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Gaston Jolly A Paris to centre and with blued steel moon hands within engine-milled gilt bezel, the case modelled as urn with floral surmount to the tall domed superstructure decorated with an entwined serpent over ovoid body housing the movement with gilt pendant finial to underside, raised on four tapered pierced lappet-leaf moulded supports incorporating female term upper terminals to the sides and out-swept hoof feet, mounted on a stepped oval Carrara marble plinth base with gilt engine-milled disc feet.59cm (23ins) high, 25cm (10ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Francois-Piere Gaston-Jolly is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE des HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as becoming a Master in 1794 and working from Pave St. Sauveur, Paris 1810-20. He was a fine maker whose movements are often seen in cases by Pierre-Philippe Thomire suggesting that there was some form of association between the two workshops.
Lot 82
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL 'AU BON SAUVAGE' MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, 20th CENTURY, THE CASE INCORPORATING ELEMENTS POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIREIncorporating a nickel finish 'Grade 8' eight-day seven-jewel timepiece movement by WALTHAM WATCH CO. with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate signed, engraved 8 DAYS and numbered 27916995, the 4 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, with engine-milled gilt surround set into a gilt drum fitted with hinged door to rear, supported via naturalistically cast rails onto the shoulders of two standing patinated bronze figures, each in striding pose, wearing tobacco leaf skirts and stood bare-foot on a break-arch ended naturalistically cast gilt panel applied to a conforming patinated bronze plate, the whole resting on a verde antico marble block plinth.19cm (11.5ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. The castings for the figures, rustic poles and baseplate can be directly compared to those on a clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire entitled Paul and Virginie illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 151.
Lot 86
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSTHE MOVEMENT BY SAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti & C., MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 1435 over additional numeral 6 to lower margin, the 4.75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead cast convex glazed bezel, the very substantial case with surmount cast as a reclining Classical female muse in flowing robes holding a laurel wreath and resting her elbow on a lyre, together with Putti attendant making notes on a tablet already inscribed Honore, Alexandre and Raphael seated beside a stack of books, laurel wreaths and a sword, the breakfronted plinth base centred with the dial adorned with richly cast acanthus crest and arched egg-and-dart mouldings over leafy scrolls issuing floral festoon to apron, flanked by recessed panels each centred with a rosette and generous leaf-cast angle mounts continuing down to the cavetto moulded skirt base cast with leafy trails to mouldings and inset with panels, on toupe feet resting on a purpose made gilt plinth.64cm (25.25ins) high including giltwood stand, 86cm (34ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep.
Lot 91
A FRENCH BRASS INLAID EBONISED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH ETCHED-GLASS PANELSSTAMPED FOR PERT BALLY, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type escapement regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum with enamelled disc to the bob inscribed R and A for regulation, the backplate numbered 2548 to upper left hand margin over PERT BALLY, A PARIS and S, Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE to centre, the 4.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and ogee moulded brass surround, the case with shaped pediment upstand, ogee cornice and brass double-line edged frieze to lintel, over rectangular glazed door decorated with etched stylised scrollwork borders to the glass panel flanked by line inlaid uprights to the frame, the sides with further break-arch outline scrollwork etched borders to the glass panels and the rear door decorated with lozenge lattice work, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with conforming panel inlay to fascia and squab feet.51cm (20ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Lot 202
Bronze and enamel medal plaque commemorating the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games,portraying the flaming Olympic Cauldron, in original case by Gerritsen Van Kempen, 9 by 6.3cm., good condition to bronze and enamel; sold together with a Swedish medal portraying the discus thrower and inscribed Goteborgs Idrottsforbund, white metal with medal ribbon, (2)
Lot 206
A bronze medal commemorating Pierre de Coubertin and the 50th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee 1894-1944, signed Tore Strindberg for Sporrong & Co., the obverse with a portrait in raised relief and inscribed PIERRE DE COUBERTIN, 23 JUIN 1894 -SORBONNE, the reverse with a classical victorious athlete and adoring figures, inscribed 50me ANNIVERSAIRE DES JEUX OLYMPIQUES LAUSANNE JUIN 1944, additionally bearing Olympic rings and motto CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS, diameter 50mm.
Lot 294
A group of medals relating to football in Reading,mostly in silver and enamel, others in bronze and gilt, competitions including Reading & District Minor Cup, Reading Town Cup, Reading Temperance League, Reading Junior Cup, Reading Wednesday League, Reading & District FL Premier Division, with examples dating from the 1920s to the 1950s, named examples for Goodenough, WT Hands, (13)
Lot 308
Collection of four medals relating to wartime and armed forces football, one 9ct gold Inter-Service medal, inscribed obverse and reverse, dated 1936-37, weight 10gms.; silvered medal plaque inscribed for a match with the Czecholslovak Army in England, February and March 1941, in original case of issue; another silvered medal for the Catterick Garrison soccer cup 1942-43; the other medal struck in bronze and enamel and inscribed no.3 Wing, Halton, dated 1937, (4)
Lot 501A
A collection of John Charles autographs,comprising two signed Norman Hood limited edition prints, six signed b&w postcards, one double-signed with his brother Mel; and a signed typescript letter; the lot also including a private colour photograph (unsigned) of John Charles with his wife and admiring a bronze bust of the 'Gentle Giant'; sold together with further football autographs, single signatures on cad comprising Peter Broadbent, Len Shackleton, Wilf Mannion, Ernie Taylor, Ivor Allchurch and Ivan Broadis; a postcard signed by Bobby Collins (accompanied by an unsigned press photo of Collins with his FWA Player of the Year Trophy); colour photo signed by Allan Clarke; a photo triple-signed by Mick Jones, Norman Hunter and Peter Lorimer; a Liverpool FC 1978 European Cup 25th anniversary dinner programme signed by Hughes, Neal, Case. Clemence, Fairclough and Jones, plus related menu also signed;
Lot 70
LARGE COIN COLLECTION, BANK NOTES, COMMEMORATIVE CROWNS, ETC - an amassed quantity of pre and post decimal coinage to include hundreds of post 1947, two and one shilling pieces, sixpences, thrupenny pieces with a small quantity of copper/bronze, decimal coins include half pennies, 5p, 10p, 50p, current 2p and 1p quantities, small selection of overseas and continental coinage, 9 x £1, 1 x £5 and 2 x ten shilling notes, nine commemorative crowns and a small collection of 2001 Lord of the Rings New Zealand stamps
Lot 126
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D. A youthful and muscular bronze statuette of the god Mercury (Greek Hermes) standing nude with his weight resting on his right leg, left leg slightly bent and the heel raised; his hair dressed in short curls, wearing the wings from petasos, naturalistic anatomical detailing to his torso, calf muscles and face; mounted on a custom-made display base. Cf. Reinach, S., Repertoire de la statuarie grecque et romaine, Paris, 1930, p.151, no.10, for the type; Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 27ff., for comparable examples; Menzel, H., Die Römischen Bronzen aus Deutschland I Speyer, Mainz, 1960, no.8; cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession numbers 20.190 and 06.1057, for similar. 322 grams total, 14.5 cm high including stand (5 5/8 in.). Found 1920-1930. French family collection, Seine et Marne since the 1920s. Property of a French collector. Accompanied by an original French passport number 162088 dated 6 February 2015. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11315-190955. Mercury was the god of trade and industry, whose principle shrine in the city of Rome was at the Circus Maximus. Originally he was one of the gods of riches and profit and it was not until he was equated with the Greek Hermes that he became the god of tradesmen and merchants. He was also the god of thieves and was associated with healing mainly in Gaul where he had a number of important temples connected to sacred springs. The piece is realised in a good classic style, due to the features of the face and the workmanship of the hair, as well as the beautiful body proportions, and can be dated to the early imperial period. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 131
2nd-3rd century A.D. A substantial hollow-formed ornament depicting the bust of Bacchus (Greek Dionysus) with clean-shaven face, wearing a wreath of ivy leaves, bunches of grapes in his hair, draped deer skin tied in a knot on his right shoulder, hooves hanging down; rectangular opening in base, circular opening in crown for fixture possibly to a chariot; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971; Ratkovi?, D., 'Wagon and Harness Bronzes from the Roman Collection of the National Museum in Belgrade' in Thiasos, Festschrift fur Erwin Pochmarski zum 65. Geburtstag, Wien, 2008, pp.793-815, figs.3-7-8, for similar items; compare also with decorated chariot fittings in Menzel, H., Die römischen Bronzen aus Deutschland III, Mainz am Rhein, 1986, pp.164-177, nn.458-485, especially pls.142-144, for those with the bust of gods; for another possible bust of Bacchus decoration of chariot see Humer, F., Kremer, G., Pollhammer, E., Pülz A., AD 313 Von Carnuntum zum Christentum, Bad Voslau, 2014, n.84. 323 grams, 99mm (356 grams total, 12 cm including stand) (4 in. (4 3/4 in.)). Private collection since the 1970s. Property of an Austrian gentleman. Accompanied by an archaeological report by 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.10417-171002. Grave finds of various types, be they travelling carriages, chariots, or two or four wheeled wagons, include remains of wood, structural parts such as wheels, as well as metal parts of joints, wagon fittings and harnesses. Bronze figurative decorative elements on funerary wagons are very often of Dionysiac character and related to Dionysiac mysteries. Hence, it has been customary for scholars to interpret such decorative elements as associated exclusively with the cult of Dionysus. This type of mount was probably used as a bridle holder, placed near the driver’s seat on the wagon platform, or as a central decoration on the rear of the wagon. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 132
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D. A bronze bust of a young lady, representing a person of importance, possibly an empress or a goddess (Juno or Flora); her head tilted slightly to the left, hair made up in an elaborate coiffure, dressed in robes falling from her shoulders to a V-shape neckline; hollow reverse for attachment; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques De Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 475, for comparable example; cf. Cavalieri, M., 'Ipotesi sulla produzione bronzea dell’Emilia occidentale in età romana' in Santoro, S., Artigianato e produzione nella Cisalpina. Parte I. Proposte di metodo e prime applicazioni, Firenze, 2004, pp.173-198, fig.4. 142 grams, 80 mm (174 grams total, 10.2 cm including stand) (3 1/8 in. (4 in.)). UK collection started in the early 2000s. Ex London, UK, gallery. The small bronze statue was probably originally attached to a piece of furniture. Furnishings such as appliques, small sculptures and furniture fittings in general, sometimes evidenced extremely refined products. Among these there are also busts of female divinities, as in our sculpture, which finds parallel with a furniture applique representing a bust of Juno, or with the Flora of Luceria.
Lot 136
3rd-5th century A.D. A bronze hanging oil lamp with three attachment loops for suspension, later added ring handle to rear, D-shaped nozzle, circular discus with dished centre; circular filling hole at the centre; three chain links attached to suspension loops joined to a central ring and one longer suspension chain attached to a hook. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 62.10.2, for a similar lamp hook dated 5th century; for similar examples dated to Imperial Period see Bailey, D.M., A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of metal and stone, and lampstands, London, 1996, no.3839; for similar lamps see no.3789. 257 grams, 34 cm high (13 3/8 in.). Acquired from a German auction house, 1990-2005. Ex G.Grimm collection, Paris, France. With Aguttes auction, Drouot, Paris, 18 December 2018. Property of a French collector. The typology belongs to that of Late Roman lamps with circular bodies and short nozzles. They were a development from the long-lived category of Loeschche VIII types, with a tendency to elongation. Most of these lamps were manufactured in the Eastern Roman Empire. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 137
1st-3rd century A.D. A bronze cup with a gently carinated bowl, mounts formed as the busts of Silenus with mature, bearded faces, traces of silver inlay to the eyes of one, rounded base. 280 grams, 15.6 cm wide (6 1/8 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 141
3rd century B.C.-5th century A.D. A mixed group of bronze (mainly Roman) brooches from the personal collection of Richard Hattatt, each mounted on a display block with descriptive text; the following types are present in the collection in chronological order: La Tène I type from Spain; British penannular type from Oxford; British trumpet type with silver inlay from Peterborough; Roman rosette type from Colchester; Roman Hod Hill type from Norwich; Roman kraftig profilierte type from Wroxeter; Roman Colchester type from Lakenheath; Roman dolphin type (findspot unknown); Roman T-shaped type from Lechlade; Roman bird-in-flight type from Oxford; Roman head stud type from Doncaster; Roman enamelled disc type with central stud from Thetford; Roman enamelled disc brooch from Wiltshire; Roman crossbow type with gilding (no findspot); Roman plate type with glass boss (findspot unknown); Roman knee brooch from Belton; all featured in Hattatt's catalogues. All 16 brooches published in Hattatt's books. 1 kg total, brooches: 20-78 mm (3/4 - 3 in.). Ex Richard Hattatt (d.1992) collection (featured in his book). With Christie's, London, 7 July 1993, lot 72 (part). With Bernard Quaritch, London W1. Ex Martin Schoyen collection. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's invoice. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. [16]
Lot 173
Constantinople, 11th century A.D. A flat-section silver cross bearing a niello engraved design to one face, showing the Virgin and Child seated at the centre, bust of an evangelist within a roundel to each of the four arms; Matthew at the top, John in the right arm, Mark below and Luke in the left, each identified by a Greek inscription. See Schweizer, F., Etude de l'orfevrerie antique: une approche scientifique nouvelle pour la caracterisation du nielle, L'oeuvre d'art sous le regard des sciences, Geneva, 1994, pp.211-220; see Pitarakis, B., Les Croix Reliquaires Pectorales Byxantines en Bronze, Paris, 2006, fig.18, p.37. 19.6 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). Yorkshire private collection until 2016. Acquired in the UK trade. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11333-192187. The object's dimensions and undecorated reverse suggest that it was originally inset into a larger object or set against a backing material, such as a votive cross that could be set upon a portable altar or held in the hands for veneration. As a symbol of Christ's victory over death, the cross was the most popular Christian sign in the Byzantine period. Small cruciform encolpia were also worn around the neck as powerful amulets protecting their bearers from evil. The closest parallel to our cross originated in a goldsmith's workshop in Constantinople in the 11th century A.D. and is now held in Geneva's Musée d'art et d'histoire. It seems likely that our cross originated in the same workshop or a closely related one. [No Reserve]
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