A collection of Austrian dress miniature decorations, mainly gilt, silvered and enamelled, and comprising: Merit Cross for Military Chaplains with swords, Gold Cross of Merit, Military Merit Cross with War Decoration (2), Merit Cross for Services to the Red Cross with War Decoration, Merit Cross for Services to the Red Cross without War Decoration (2 - one with bow ribbon), Red Cross Silver Medal (1) and Bronze Medal (2), War Cross for Civil Merits (enamelled), another (bronze), Iron Cross with Imperial Crown, Iron Cross of Merit; together with a miniature cross of the Order Pro Merito Melitensi (Malta). [15]
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Austrian Empire: Bravery Medals: Franz Joseph I, first class in silver, 40mm, bust left, rev. 'DER TAPFERKEIT'; second class in silver (2), 31mm; third class in bronze (2), 31mm, one with second award bar: Emperor Karl, first class in silver, 40mm, bust left, rev. 'FORTITUDINI'; second class in silver (2), one with second award bar; third class in bronze; with traditional tri-fold ribbons (some replacements), very fine and better. [9]
A small quantity of coins, comprising: George III, copper penny, 1797, Soho Mint (S 3777), very fine; Victoria, gold sovereign, 1887, Jubilee issue (S 3866), good very fine; silver crown (2), 1889 (S 3921), fine or better; four rolls of 1977 Jubilee commemorative crowns; a gaming counter, pierced for suspension; and a Papal bronze commemorative medal. [qty]
Commerce and Industry: four medals: John Parish, Hamburg 1806, silver, 39mm, 'FROM 1756 TILL 1806 TO THE MERCANTILE WORLD THIS SPAN OF LIFE WHAT AN EVENTFULL PERIOD!!!', rev. dedication, a few scratches but nearly extremely fine with some lustre; Liverpool Infirmary 1849, Mayor John Bramley-Moore, Fancy Fair, a benefit event award medal, silver, 45mm, arms, rev. legend, edge engraved (Anne Fry. REALIZED NETT £9593.6.2), nearly extremely fine; Great Exhibition 1851, exhibitor's medal, AE, 44mm, head of Prince Albert left, rev. globe in a wreath, edge impressed (BRITISH GUIANA. NO 159), cased, extremely fine; Trades and Industries Exhibition, Blackburn 1893, a gilt bronze award medal, 45mm, arms and crest, rev, Victory bestowing wreaths on artisans, central shield impressed (PARKER BROS. DRIGHLINGTON), cased, extremely fine. [4]
Austria: a collection of awards, comprising: Order of Merit 6th Class, gilt bronze and red enamel cross potent 32mm, basket weave suspension loop, wear to gilding and very minor enamel damage; Order of Merit 7th class, gilt-bronze and white enamel cross potent 30mm, basket weave suspension loop; Franz Josef I 50 Years Anniversary Medal, bronze, bust left, rev. 'SIGNUM MEMORIAE', red and white civilian ribbon; another 50 Years Anniversary Medal, bronze, military peacetime ribbon; 60 Years Military Jubilee Cross 1908 (2), gilt bronze cross, the arms united by a wreath, bust of Franz Josef I to the centre, rev. 1848/ 1908', military ribbon; First World War Patriotic Honour Cross, brass, with war wreath; 1939-45 veterans's association cross, with swords; Republic: Decoration of Merit, white metal Maltese cross, eagle suspension; all at least good very fine except where stated. [9]
Austria (Republic): Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1952), five cased awards in the following classes: Decoration of Honour in Gold, gilt-bronze and enamel, Maltese cross with elaborate suspension representing the eagle and arms of Austria; Decoration of Merit in Gold, of similar form in gilt-bronze; Decoration of Merit in Silver, of similar form in white metal; Silver Medal of Merit, plated-bronze; Bronze Medal of Merit, gilt-bronze; each with tri-fold ribbon, cased by Anton Reitterer and Wolfgang Reitterer of Vienna, extremely fine or better. [5]
Two walking sticks,comprising: one hardwood example with a carved animal handle, perhaps a dog, over an engraved shield, white metal collar and various animal heads carved to the shaft, including a lion, a rabbit, various masks and grotesques,90cm long including metal ferrule,together with a malacca stick, with a metal, probably bronze, handle, in the form of a hand grasping a rod,91cm long (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection.Condition report: 1 - hole to side of dog which may be a natural feature, a 16cm split below the collar.2 - wear and blemishes to Malacca.
After Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1795-1875),a bronze figure group of a lurcher and a whippet, on a canted rectangular base bearing a cast signature, raised on a black marble socle,37cm long18cm wide22cm highCondition report: General rubbing, wear and scratches. Dirt and patina. Some chips, knocks, and scratches to base.
An ivory and Shibayama box,Meiji period (late 19th century), with screw cover, 9cm high,together with a small carved and stained ivory vase,with two bronze panel mounts9cm high (2)Condition report: Box - 8 cracks to screw cover, 1 inlaid leaf lostVase - small chip to rim, cracks and losses around the base, some have been in-filled with other materials, repair to base (see pics).
A Napoleonic gilt-bronze medallion in a fitted case,19th century, depicting the emperor in profile, the red leather case inscribed in gilt lettering 'Donnee Par S. M. L'Empereur A Mr Roustam Ier Mameluc',7.7cm diametercase 9.5cm wide9.5cm deepThe inscription on the case of this medallion suggests it was presented by Emperor Napoleon to Roustam Raza, Premier Mameluc.Roustam Raza was Napoleon's Mamluk bodyguard and secondary valet. Having been taken into slavery from his home city of Tbilisi, Georgia, by the Egyptians, Roustam was gifted to Napoleon in 1798 by the sheikh of Cairo, following the successful French campaign in Egypt. He served the Emperor for 15 years until his exile. The use of the phrase 'premier Mameluc' in this inscription is notable and alludes to the fact that Napoleon had a second Mamluk, Mamluk Ali who joined his service in 1812, after which time Roustam would have referred to himself as the premier mamluk to denote his seniority. This may indicate that whoever inscribed the box knew of this arrangement and was probably following the owner's instructions, rather than someone simply inscribing a text.A letter from the British Museum, Department of Coins and Medals, dated December 1964, suggests that this medal matches the description of one shown in both Trésor de Numismatique and Bramsen which is said to have been produced in December 1813.Condition report: the case is worn with damage to the hinge and loss to the surface leather, the medallion with light surface scratches, the case possibly made later to house the medallion
After Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1870), 'Capitoline Venus', a bronze figure, stamped 'B Boschetti Roma', the base fitted with a plug and a small handle to the side that would allow the bronze to turn, 47cm highCondition report: base 16.7cm diameter, mottled patina to the base, bronze a green/gold colour and worn in places, the mark faintly double struck, areas of rubbing to high relief, later screw fitting mounted to the underside, no obvious major damages
A pair of Empire D'or ormolu and bronze candelabra,19th century, Russian, each with four sconces raised on scrolling arms, a figural support and circular to square plinth base,66cm high (2)Condition report: Slightly pitted, arms misshapen and slightly loose showing signs of the previous repair, all bar one drip pan missing
An Empire-style patinated and gilt-bronze mantel clock,late 19th century, French, the case surmounted by the figure of a seated astronomer, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, housing a movement chiming the hours and half hours on a bell, raised on scrolling bracket feet,45cm wide18cm deep53cm highCondition report: General wear and rubbing to case. Cracks and scratches to dial. Associated key present. Globe re-painted, with rubbing and losses. Ticks and chimes when wound at the point of cataloguing, however, this is no guarantee of working order and we would recommend inspection by a professional.
A pair of bronze and Blue John figural table ornaments,early 19th century, each African figure with a gilt headdress, skirt and boots, supporting an urn whilst standing on a square plinth,28cm high (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection.Condition report: Minor chips.One urn broken and repaired.
A pair of French Louis XVI-style marble and bronze guéridons,20th century, in the manner of Adam Weisweiler, each with a circular marble top on faux bamboo supports, united by a triform stretcher and on sabot feet,43cm wide75cm high (2)Provenance: 47 Phillimore Gardens, Holland Park, London, W8.Condition report: Overall good order, light scratches to the top, both with circle of discolouration to the centre.
A French mahogany side cabinet,late 19th century, the moulded and shaped top over two adjustable open shelves and a panelled back within gilt-bronze mounts, over a pair of tambour doors enclosing a single shelf, and short shaped legs with gilt-bronze mounts,76cm wide38cm deep139cm highProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection.
Miscellaneous miniature works of art and bygones, to include a fragment of obsidian from the Death Valley, Mexico, silver and bronze motor cycling prize watch fob shields, early 20th c, meerschaum cheroot holder, c1900, a pair of miniature scissors, Victorian brass sovereign balance, boxed, spectacles, horn snuff box, hip flask, miniature cigarette packets, etc Most items in good condition
A pair of English Art Deco hexagonal bronze lanterns, c1930 the sides and hinged top with frosted lights beneath turned finial on quadruple pillar terminating in Greek key, square base, 71cm h Provenance: Pearsons of Nottingham Ltd (est. 1889) and sold by auction on the premises on the closure of the well known department store, Neales (auctioneers) 21-23 January 1988, lots 483 and 728 to the present vendor In the same good unrestored condition as at the time of the 1988 auction, requiring cleaning/refurbishment as long stored in a dusty outbuilding or similar. One glass light on one lantern cracked. On lantern lacking the nut which secures the locking screw to the lid
A pair of English Art Deco hexagonal bronze lanterns, c1930 the sides and hinged top with frosted lights beneath turned finial on quadruple pillar terminating in Greek key, square base, 71cm h Provenance: Pearsons of Nottingham Ltd (est. 1889) and sold by auction on the premises on the closure of the well known department store, Neales (auctioneers) 21-23 January 1988, lots 483 and 728 to the present vendor In the same good unrestored condition as at the time of the 1988 auction, requiring cleaning/refurbishment as long stored in a dusty outbuilding or similar.
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