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Lot 3230
PHOTOGRAPHS, JAPAN. A Japanese lacquer album inset with bone and mother-of-pearl containing approximately 53 mounted photographs of Japan, including many hand-tinted and folding panoramic photographs and views titled 'Mogi Town Near Nagasaki', 'Nagasaki', 'Tea-House Near Mogi', 'Shijio Iron Bridge - Kioto', 'N. Nogawa Manufacturer of Bronze Ware, No.22 Shijo Otabichio Kioto Japan' and 'Fencing', 6 album leaves at rear containing mounted postcards of artistic impressions of Paris and photographs of naval interest, album leaves 345 x 260mm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 249
A 17th century bronze-alloy 'cauldron'-type vessel, with two handle lugs cast as putto, the body wires, rosettes Christogram and 'sacred heart, three splayed angular legs, 24cm wide, 26cm high Some rubbing to the banded decoration. Repaired hole visible to the base.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 259
A set of 19th century bronze cup weights, the graduated set of twelve in their original oak and brass lockable carrying-case, the case 14.5cm wide Surface dents and scratches, case with some scratches, scuffs and losses to cornersPlease note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 298
A good QUEEN ANNE LEADED-BRONZE MORTAR, BY RALPH ASHTON (FL. 1703 - 1728), WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, DATED 1707Of waisted form, cast to the body with a pair of 'wires' beneath the flared rim and with three more above the flared foot, a pair of loop handles with twist-work at their centre, one side of the body cast with the date '1707', the other side cast with the triad 'R’ over ‘NM' all around a small heart, and scratch-marked with a saltire foundry mark 15.5cm rim diameter x 12cm high Literature:See M. Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers (2010), pp. 54-7 for other mortars by Ralph Ashton cast with fine lettering, wires and heartsSome pitting and scratches.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 300
A leaded-bronze mortar, English, crica1600-1650, the flared body with the initials 'N' and joined 'W W', 14cm high, 17cm wide Comparable mortars, with fairly crude lettering which uses a similarly-formed 'W', have been attributed to Wigan maker Robert Orrell (fl. 1587 - 1614). See M. Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars & their Makers (2010), p. 53, Figures 63 & 64.
Lot 301
A SMALL MID- TO LATE 17TH CENTURY LEADED BRONZE MORTAR, FROM THE LONDON 'UNIDENTIFIED FOUNDRY', CIRCA 1650 - 80 Cast four times with a dragon's head erased, gorged and on a torse, with everted rim and footrim, 9cm high Compare similar examples cast with this motif in M. Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars & their Makers (2010), pp. 77-80 and Figures 128 & 129.
Lot 303
A 17th century leaded-bronze mortar, Norfolk, the flared body with cords below the lip and cast four-times with scrolls and 'the head of Christ', 13.5cm wide, 11cm high See M. Finlay, 'English Decorate Bronze Mortars & Their Makers' (2010), p. 89, fig. 163 for a similar example in the collection of The Science Museum, London.
Lot 304
A good Charles I bronze-alloy mortar, circa 1630-50, probably Yorkshire, possibly the Oldfield Foundry, Doncaster, with two lug handles, of rounded-section, the initial traid 'L' over 'W E'. with two cords below, 13cm high, 17cm wide See M. Finlay, 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars & their Makers' (2010), pp. 151 -153, for Doncaster mortars which use similar letter sets, and have similar handles. William Oldfield (fl. 1599 - 1652) was helped and then succeeded by his son, also called William (c. 1607 - 1666/7). One or other of them could, therefore, have cast this mortar. It should be noted, however, that Robert Oldfield I of Hertfordshire (fl.1604-1640), and George Oldfield of Nottinghamshire (fl. 1620 - 1678) are also possible makers. Chris Pickvance Collection Some nibbles to rim, surface pitting.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 306
A mid-17th century small leaded-bronze mortar, Le Puy, French, Circa 1640-60, the tapering body cast with four female caryatid figures and four flower bursts, 8cm high Chris Pickvance Collection Some rubbing to decoration. Surface pitting.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 307
A good Charles I bronze-alloy mortar, dated 1636, attributed to George Oldfield I (fl.1620-1678), Nottingham, with two lugs, of rounded section, the body cast with four foliage/fleur-de-lys, with two cords below, the rim and base with chequered bands, the rim also cast 'GLORIA PAX HOMINIBUS 1636 SOLI DEO', (Glory and Peace to Men 1636 to God Alone), 16cm high, 20.5cm wide Chris Pickvance Collection Purchased from Suffolk House Antiques, Andrew Singleton. See Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Mortars and Their Makers', pp. 93-974-5. The Oldfield foundry is particualrly noted for pious inscriptions and foliage/fleur de lys decoration Some nibbles to rim and surface pitting.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 308
A small.17th century leaded bronze mortar, unidentified 'London' foundry, the tapering body cast with two stag's heads erased, 9cm high, 13cm diameter See Michael Finlay English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers, page 79 fig 127 for a similar example in The Science Museum collection, London.
Lot 309
A small 17th century lead bronze mortar, Lyon, French, the rim cast with fleur de lys, the body with five angelots atop the Virgin and Child , separated by five buttresses, 9cm high See B. Bergbauer, 'La France Des Fodeurs' for similar examples. Some rubbing to decoration.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 31
A collectors' cabinet filled with an interesting collection of artefacts, dating Roman to 20th century, with ten drawers filled, to include medieval to 19th century buttons, Roman bronze items, keys, bells, sack seals, thimbles, pilgrim badge sections, pewter spoons, crotal bells, coins, seals, various mounts, buckles, pins, nails, pottery fragments, rings, strap ends, combs, musket shot, etc., (qty)
Lot 312
A mid-17th century leaded-bronze mortar, by an unidentified 'London' foundry, cast with 'Griffin & Key' motif - said to represent the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, 12.5cm wide, 10cm high See Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Mortars and Their Makers;, p. 76, fig 114, for a similar example.
Lot 314
A rare and documented Elizabeth I bronze-alloy mortar, By Anthony Wakefield (fl.1594-d.1605) Chichester, Sussex, with two angular lugs the body dated '1594' and with the initials 'TT' and 'AW', centred by a short split-column pilaster, between two cords, 23.5cm wide, 17.5cm high Fully Illustrated and discussed M. Finlay 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars And Their Makers' (2010), p. 141. The author refers to the date as '1598', with the '8' distinctive in being formed entirely of straight lines, however, it would appear to be a number '4". This mortar is from the only recorded Sussex foundry. The 'AW' cast here is exactly the same form and character as those used by Anthony Wakefield to sign a bell, the 'Bepton Treble' Chris Pickvance Collection Former Martien Klingens Collection Nibble to rim, some pitting.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
Lot 35
A Victorian set of four bronze-alloy Imperial Standard measures, each rim marked with Exchequer portcullis , the bodies marked for 'IMPERIAL QUART', 'IMPERIAL HALF PINT', 'IMPERIAL GILL' and 'IMPERIAL HALF GILL', together with 'COUNTY OF BUCKS 1853', the top edge marked 'DEFH', 6cm high to 13.5cm high, (4)
Lot 38
A Victorian set of six bronze Imperial Standard set of measures, Cambridge, each rim marked with the Exchequer portcullis and 'VR' cypher , the bodies marked ' IMPERIAL HALF GALLON', 'IMPERIAL QUART', 'IMPERIAL PINT', 'IMPERIAL HALF PINT', 'IMPERIAL GILL' and 'IMPERIAL HALF GILL', together with 'ISLE OF ELY CAMBRIDSHIRE 1859', the footrim each numbered '1273' and the maker 'De Grave', London, to all except the half Gallon, 6cm high to 15.5cm high, (6)
Lot 743
Antiques reference books to include Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture vol I-III, Ronald F. Michaelis, Old Domestic Base Metal Candlesticks, Adam Bowett, English Furniture 1660-1714 From Charles II to Queen Anne, Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture The British Tradition, Evan-Thomas, Domestic Utensils of Wood, Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars (10)Chris Pickvance Collection
Lot 324
USA cased silver coins, including One Ounce Eagle, 1989 Silver proof Dollar, Two Ounce silver Bicentennial Independence Medallion, three George Washington commemorative Half Dollar silver coins, 500th Anniversary of Discovery of the New World silver and bronze set, WWII 50th Anniversary silver and nickel two coin set, (qty)
Lot 354
Republic of Panama 20 Balboas, (130g), 1971, 1976 and 1978 Canada dollar, Mauritius 25 Rupess, Bermuda 1988 Dollar, New Zealand 1984 Five Dollars, Yemen Royalist 1966 Crown, 500th Anniversary Henry VIII birth (152g), with a bronze version, a Jersy 1991 One Pound silver proof, and silver plated Metropolitan police medal, (12)
Lot 358
2017 Proof Coin Set Collection Edition, with The Royal Wedding silver and bronze medals (1.58oz), US 1976 Bicentennial Dollar set, UK ECC entry 1973 silver medal, Diamond Jubilee crown, 2003 BUNC Five Pound, with a selection of various coins including commemorative crowns, first decimal sets, etc, (qty)
Lot 434
A good quality and rare gold plated bronze bust of the death mask of Tutankhamun, by artist Michael Mahoney in 1972, this is the first casting of around 200 cast in this style at the Morris Singer Foundry Ltd, with paperwork of purchase, signed to the reverse, 25cmHx20cmW, Condition: beard repaired, some minor wear but otherwise good, Note: No in house packing is available for this lot
Lot 447
A good French gilt bronze fountain automaton mantle clock, Chappe A Paris, circa 1820, depicting Poseidon sat atop a rock amongst waves with trident in hand, 8-day, silk-suspension pendulum movement, glass fountain automaton spring driven by independent wound movement, dial and movement signed, movement also numbered C3384,37cmHx27cmW, Condition: silk suspension snapped, pendulum missing, each side of base has gilding that is scuffed, no key
Lot 549
Group of Chinese ceramics, including two Chinese famille verte plates with a famille verte bowl (18.5cmDiam), with an Archaic bronze vase (20cmH), a brass bowl decorated with keywork and dragons and impressed mark to base (24cmDiam), a blue and white lidded vase (14cmH), with two other miniature vases and plate, a ginger jar and figure and polychromes miniature scent bottle, (11), Note: No in house shipping on this lot
Lot 129
Fifteen Various Volunteer Service And Shooting Medals Mostly VictorianOf silver, gilt-bronze, bronze and white-metal: mounted on card in a later glazed mahogany display case (16)Footnotes:The small medal top centre is an example struck for the visit of 2,400 Belgian Guardes Civiques to England. A return visit after 1,100 volunteers had attended the Tir National in Brussels in 1866For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 130
A Pair Of Bronze Model Naval Cannon In Early 19th Century Style Of tapering form, each with raised band at the breech and behind the flared muzzle, ramped at the trunnions, and with knob-shaped cascabels each pierced with a large hole: on stepped wooden carriage of naval type with brass mounts including large restraining rings and pierced trucks (2)29 cm. barrelsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 131
A Royal George Model Cannon And Related PublicationThe First Dated 1840The first of bronze and of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings, the second reinforce engraved 'Relic of Royal George Sunk 1782 - Raised 1840'; the second a copy of A Narrative of The Loss of The Royal George ...', (bound in the wood of the wreck), 8th edition, Portsea, 1847 (2)15 cm. barrel Footnotes:H.M.S. Royal George was a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. At the time of her launch in 1756 she was the largest warship in the world and saw service during the Seven Years War. She sank at Portsmouth in 1782 with the loss of more than 800 lives, one of the most serious maritime losses in British waters. A fund was established by Lloyd's Coffee House to provide aid to widows and children of the sailors lost in the sinking, which was the foundation of what would become the Lloyd's Patriotic FundFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 132
A Miniature Full Armour In German 'Gothic' StyleOf steel comprising sallet, bevor, breast- and back-plates, tassets, full arm and leg harness, the former with pierced petalled besagews and fingered gauntlets, embossed with characteristic fluting, and with dome-headed 'rivets' throughout, complete with its shield and two-hand sword: on a wooden plinth; together with a model bronze cannon of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle: on its brass-mounted stepped wooden carriage of naval type; a bronze model carronade with raised mouldings and integral breeching loop over the cascabel: on its brass-mounted stepped wooden carriage of naval type; and an iron model mortar: on its brass-mounted wooden carriage (4)The first 38.5 cm. high (not including plinth)Footnotes:The first almost certainly the product of G.A. Gudé & Co. Ltd., 15/17 King Street, St. James's, London, circa 1926For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 146
Pair: Private A. Gordon, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) British War and Victory Medals (2DG-4612 Pte. A. Gordon. 2-D. Gds.) better than very fine Pair: Private E. Martin, Machine Gun Corps British War and Victory Medals (44840 Pte. E. Martin. M.G.C.) very fine Pair: Private S. A. F. Smith, Machine Gun Corps British War and Victory Medals (118441 Pte. S. A. F. Smith. M.G.C.) with named card box of issue, very fine Pair: Sergeant E. J. Hanneman, 2nd South African Infantry Brigade British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Sergt. E. J. Hanneman. 2nd S.A.I. Bgde.); together with a Durban Recruiting Committee small bronze medallion, very fine (9) £120-£160 --- Edward Martin was born at Carters Green, Stafford, and attested for the South Staffordshire Regiment at Walsall on 5 May 1915, having previously served in the Regiment’s 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Transferring to No. 7 Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, he served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from August 1916, and was admitted to No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station suffering from ‘trench feet’ in December 1916. Briefly advanced Lance Corporal on 25 May 1918, being swiftly deprived of his stripe on account of drunkenness on 30 May 1918, he was disembodied on 1 April 1919.
Lot 154
Pair: Private C. A. Horrocks, Royal Fusiliers British War and Victory Medals (47935 Pte. C. A. Horrocks. R. Fus.) official correction to unit on first; together with unrelated Cardiff City Special Police medal ‘The Great War 1914-19’, bronze, unnamed, and National Fire Brigades Union Long Service medal, bronze, unnamed, with 3 bars ‘Five Years’ and top suspension bar ‘Ten Years’, the edge impressed ‘2511’, nearly extremely fine (3) £60-£80 --- Charles A. Horrocks served in the Royal Fusiliers and also the Royal Army Service Corps, No. 396884. Sold with copied Medal Index Card.
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