This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.A light-up hero Necromonger rifle from David Twohy's sci-fi sequel The Chronicles of Riddick. Throughout the film, Necromongers used their rifles as they battled Riddick (Vin Diesel) and his "breeder" allies.The futuristic-looking resin weapon has a tarnished steel and bronze-coloured finish with a side grip and ornate designs on both sides. Pressing the functional trigger causes a set of quick-firing strobe LEDs-which are housed in the central chamber and powered by two 9-volt batteries-to illuminate. The electronics are activated by a small button on the right side of the pistol. The lot displays minor paint wear, and there is some damage to components near the underside of the side grip. Dimensions: 49 cm x 18 cm x 17 cm (19¼" x 7¼" x 6¾")Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 †Δ
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This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.A hero Necromonger pistol from David Twohy's sci-fi sequel The Chronicles of Riddick. The Necromongers carried their pistols throughout the film as they battled Riddick (Vin Diesel) and his "breeder" allies.Made of resin, the futuristic weapon features highly ornate detailing and a tarnished steel and bronze-coloured metal plated finish, in keeping with the design of Necromonger arms and armour. A small button located on the right side of the gun once powered the set of quick-firing strobe LEDs housed in the central chamber, which were activated by pulling back the trigger. The electronics are untested and currently non functional. It exhibits minor paint wear and scuffing from production use. Dimensions: 28 cm x 18 cm x 6.5 cm (11" x 7" x 2½")Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £1,500 - 2,500 †Δ
This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.A Joppa guardsman helmet from Desmond Davis' fantasy epic Clash of the Titans.The city guards wore their helmets while patrolling Joppa, home of Queen Cassiopeia (Siân Phillips) and Princess Andromeda (Judi Bowker).Constructed from fibreglass and finished in black paint, the helmet features geometric face detailing with a nose, raised eyebrows, and floral designs above the ears. A wide crest is located at the top and there are small holes present above the ears where leather straps would have been attached. The interior is lined with foam for the wearer's comfort. Signs of production use are evident, including minor chips, cracks and remnants of bronze-coloured metallic paint. Dimensions: 35 cm x 21 cm x 32 cm (13¾" x 8¼" x 12½") Estimate: £600 - 800 †
This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.Acrisius' (Jason Flemyng) stunt cursed sword from Louis Leterrier's fantasy-adventure remake Clash of the Titans. Acrisius was struck by a bolt of Zeus' (Liam Neeson) lightning, leaving both him and his weapon deformed.The sword is made of rubber with a metal armature, and has been painted to look like bronze. It is intentionally distressed and is split down the middle from the lightning strike. The sword has some wear from production use and age, including scuffing and scratches. The tip of the blade has come away, revealing the armature beneath. Dimensions: 81.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 8.5 cm (32" x 1½" x 3¼") Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 M
This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.A crew jacket and cap from the production of Chloé Zhao's superhero film Eternals. The black polyester Stormtech puffer jacket (labelled size L) features a zip fastening down the front, and its left breast displays a clock-like emblem bearing glyph characters, the production title, the Marvel Studios logo and the text "Cast & Crew 2019", embroidered in faux-gold and white. The New Era® polyester cap (marked as a size M/L) bears the production title embroidered in gradated metallic gold-and-bronze coloured thread. A line of embroidered symbols adorn the back of both garments. The jacket's original tags are attached to the zip. The lot displays minimal wear, and the jacket effuses a cigarette-smoke odour. Estimate: £200 - 300 †Δ
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 10th or November 11th.Captain America's (Reb Brown) costume from Ivan Nagy's superhero TV movie Captain America II: Death Too Soon. Steve Rogers donned his signature superhero costume when he finally adopted his father's "Captain America" moniker, and again when he hunted eco-terrorist Miguel (Christopher Lee). This costume was on display at the first installation of the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit at MoPop in Seattle in 2018.It consists of a blue urethane pullover cowl with two elastic straps; a blue hooded zip-up spandex bodysuit featuring iconic American flag motifs of red and white stripes and a white star; a pair of matching Spandex-blend blue trousers; a red leather belt with a bronze-colour buckle which was featured on Brown's costume in the previous film in the series, Captain America; a pair of red leather gloves with velcro straps; and a pair of matching rubber-soled, red cuffed leather boots. It is affixed to a white fibreglass mannequin for display purposes. This costume exhibits signs of wear from age and use including some discoloration on the blue sections of the costume. Dimensions: 190.5 cm x 61 cm x 40.75 cm (75" x 24" x 16") Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 Ω
This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th.A necklace crew gift and behind-the-scenes photographs from John Glen's Bond movie A View to a Kill. Made by legendary Western artist Al Shelton, this cast bronze necklace was gifted to crew members by Tanya Roberts. The front features the production title and inscribed on the back are "Love, Tanya Roberts, 1984" and a stamp from Al Shelton's Studio. Also included are photos depicting crew and cast members on set. Two of the photographs feature Roger Moore, and the Polaroids all display witty handwritten captions. The necklace exhibits light scratching, and there is minor edge wear and marks on the photos. Dimensions (necklace): 25.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.5 cm (10" x 1½" x¼"); (largest photo): 17.5 cm x 25.5 cm (7" x 10")Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £200 - 300 M
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 10th or November 11th.Perseus' (Sam Worthington) SFX arm and hero sword from Louis Leterrier's fantasy-adventure remake Clash of the Titans. Perseus used his sword in several scenes throughout the film, and this special effects arm and sword were created for the scene in which Perseus stabbed a giant Scorpion to death.The lot comprises a realistically detailed silicone arm holding a cast bronze hero sword. The sword features a round guard with a three-headed serpent Argos insignia on both sides, a grip featuring several intricate cutouts, and a fishtail pommel. A metal rod is inserted through the piece and is attached to the sword's grip. The silicone on the arm has become slightly sticky over time and displays dirt remnants. There are signs of wear from production use, including paint wear and scratching on the blade, and corrosion on the metal rod. Dimensions: 122 cm x 14 cm x 9 cm (48" x 5½" x 3½") Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 M
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 10th or November 11th.Perseus' (Sam Worthington) hero soldier sword from Louis Leterrier's fantasy-adventure remake Clash of the Titans. Perseus carried his sword as he accompanied the King's Guard on their quest to defeat the Kraken, and used it when practising with Draco (Mads Mikkelsen).The sword is made of solid cast bronze and has been intentionally distressed to look worn.It has additional wear from production use and age, including scuffing, scratches, small spots of verdigris, and a dent on the edge of the blade. Dimensions: 70.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 8.5 cm (27¾" x 2½" x 3¼") Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 M
MYSTERIEUSE SCHWINGPENDELUHR20.Jh. Bronzefigur einer jungen Frau im Jugendstil auf Holzsockel. Junghans Uhrwerk mit Schwingpendel, Emailziffernblatt. Werk läuft an. H.24cm A MYSTERIEUSE SWINGING PENDULUM CLOCK 20th century Bronze figure of a young woman in ArtNouveau style on a wooden base. Junghans movement with swinging pendulum, enamel dial. Working movement. 24 cm high. Keywords: clocks, watches, timepieces, pendule, mystery watch, mystery clock
BRIEFÖFFNER AUS DEM EHEMALIGEN BESITZDER KAISERLICHEN FAMILIE 19.Jh. Bronze vergoldet. Geschnitzter Elfenbeingriff mit Darstellung von Bacchanten und Weintrauben. L.26cm. Gebrauchsspuren. Dazu Brieföffner aus Wurzelholz mit Amorettenszene, min. besch. Prov.: Nachlass von Arthur Berg, Privatsekretär und Vertrauter von Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preussen A LETTER OPENER PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE IMPERIAL FAMILY 19th century Gilt bronze. Carvedivory handle depicting bacchants and grapes. 26 cm long. Signs of wear and tear. Includes a letter opener made of root wood with a cupid scene, minor damage. Provenance: estate of Arthur Berg, private secretary and confidant of Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Prussia. Keywords: miscellaneous pieces, varia, German Emperor William, porcelain, German, Germany, Deutschland, chinaware, china factory, porcelain factory, porcelain manufacture
ART DECO VISITENKARTENSCHALEum 1920 Runde Schale aus schwarz geädertem Marmor. Am Rand zwei vollplastischen Enten aus vergoldeter Bronze. D.26cm Prov.: Nachlass von Arthur Berg, Privatsekretär und Vertrauter von Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preussen. AN ART DECO CARD TRAY circa 1920 Round bowl made of black veined marble. 2three-dimensional ducks made of gilt bronze on the rim. Diameter 26 cm. Provenance: estate of Arthur Berg, private secretary and confidant of Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Prussia. Keywords: decorative art, design, deco, dishes, containers, basins, vessels
SELTENE SCHENKKANNEMeissen um 1730 Birnform mit farbig gemalten Kakiemondekor. Bronzemontierter Deckel mit plastischem Pinienknauf. Schwertermarke. H.24cm A RARE JUG Meissen circa 1730 Pear-shaped with coloured Kakiemon decoration.Bronze-mounted lid with a three-dimensional pine knob. Blue crossed swords mark. 24 cm high. Keywords: pot, can, pitcher, tankard, tableware, utensils, kitchenware, miscellaneous pieces, porcelain, German, Germany, Deutschland, chinaware, china factory, porcelain factory, porcelain manufacture
DROUOT, EDOUARDSommevoire 1859 - 1945 Paris Arbeiter im Steinbruch. Patinierte Bronze, signiert. H.26,5cmDROUOT, EDOUARD Sommevoire 1859 - 1945 Paris Worker in the quarry. Patinated bronze, signed. 26.5 cm high. Keywords: paintings, images, art, artworks, pictures, Gemalde, France, French, Francais
SCHUTZENGELUm 1900 Ein Engel hält seine Flügel schützend über ein Kinderpaar. Bronze, vergoldet. H.21cm. Unwesentlich besch. A GUARDIAN ANGEL Circa 1900 An angel holds its wings protectively over a pair of children.Bronze, gilt. 21 cm high. Minor damage. Keywords: sculptures, plastic art, artworks, figures, figurines, cherub, angels, putto
FERDINAND BARBEDIENNESaint-Martin-de-Fresnay 1810 - 1892 Paris Jugendstilbüste einer jungen Frau mit feinen Gesichtszügen. Patinierte Bronze, signiert: F. Barbedienne Fondeur. Giesserstempel: Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Brevete. H.23cm FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE Saint-Martin-de-Fresnay 1810 - 1892 Paris Art Nouveau bust of ayoung woman with delicate features. Patinated bronze, signed: F. Barbedienne Fondeur. Caster's mark: Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete. 23 cm high. Keywords: sculptures, plastic art, artworks, figures, figurines, American, USA, female, lady
JUGENDSTIL TISCHSPIEGELFrankreich um 1900 Jugendstildame im langen Kleid die einen Spiegel hält. Patinierte Bronze, H.20,5cm. Kleine Lötstelle AN ART NOUVEAU TABLE MIRROR France circa 1900 Art Nouveau lady in a long dress holding amirror. Patinated bronze, 20.5 cm high. Mirror frame broken (solder joint). Keywords: decorative art, design, Jugendstil, furniture, homewares, furnishings, French, Francais, woman, women
ANTIKE BÜSTE DER ATHENE (MINERVA)19.Jh. oder früher Patinierte Bronze auf passigem, glockenförmigen Sockel. H.37cm AN ANTIQUE BUST OF ATHENA (MINERVA) 19th century or earlier Patinated bronze on abell-shaped base. 37 cm high. Keywords: sculptures, plastic art, artworks, figures, figurines, Athene, Pallas
JUGENDSTIL BRONZEIKONEum 1900 Bronzerelief mit Darstellung der Gottesmutter mit Kind. Randverzierungen mit Echsen. Verso bez.: XII E.F.Q., 20x15cm. AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE ICON circa 1900 Bronze relief depicting the Mother of God withchild. Rims decorated with lizards. Inscribed verso: XII E.F.Q., 20 x 15 cm. Keywords: decorative art, design, Jugendstil, sacral, religion, idols
KÜRASSIERHELM ALS BRIEFBESCHWERERFrankreich um 1900 Französischer Gardehelm aus vergoldeter Bronze. Auf Marmorsockel. H. mit Sockel 12cm. Sockel 12x8cm. A CUIRASSIER HELMET AS PAPERWEIGHT France circa 1900 French guard helmet made of giltbronze. On marble base. Height with base 12 cm. Base 12 x 8 cm. Keywords: decorative art, decorative items, France, Francais, militaria, military
STEHENDER BUDDHA MIT SITARThailand 19.Jh. Buddha Ratanakosin. Bronze, vergoldet. Auf Holzsockel montiert. H.47/56cm A STANDING BUDDHA WITH SITAR Thailand, 19th century Rattanakosin Buddha. Bronze, gilt.Mounted on wooden base. 47 / 56 cm high. Keywords: religion, Buddhism, gods, Asian, Thai, string instrument, Ratanakosin
Andrew Glasby (British, born 1970)Red Kitehalf-size limited edition 10/20, bronze 43cm (16 15/16in) highFootnotes:Sold with authenticity certificate dated 2021This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Guy Taplin (British, born 1939)Swaninscribed, numbered and signed 'SWAN 2/12/GUY/TAPLIN' (on underside) bronze 127cm (50in) longFootnotes:ProvenanceCollection of Dame Elisabeth FrinkThence by family descentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Guy Taplin (British, born 1939)Moorhenbronze 11 x 18cm (4 5/16 x 7 1/16in).Footnotes:ProvenanceCollection of Dame Elisabeth FrinkThence by family descentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Guy Taplin (British, born 1939)Cormorantbronze 27 x 48cm (10 5/8 x 18 7/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceCollection of Dame Elisabeth FrinkThence by family descentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Guy Taplin (British, born 1939)Owlbronze 26 x 33cm (10 1/4 x 13in).Footnotes:ProvenanceCollection of Dame Elisabeth FrinkThence by family descentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Andrew Glasby (British, born 1970)Barn Owlsigned limited edition 7/30, bronze 47cm (8 1/2in) highFootnotes:Sold with authenticity certificate dated 2021This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Alan Glasby OBE (British, 1945-2008)Avocet With Head Turnedsigned limited edition 32/48, bronze 29.5cm (11in) highFootnotes:Sold with authenticity certificate dated 2021This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Andrew Glasby (British, born 1970)Curlewsigned limited edition 6/48, bronze 21cm (8 1/4in) highFootnotes:Sold with authenticity certificate dated 2021This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Guy Taplin (British, born 1939)Bitternsigned, numbered and inscribed 'G. TAPLIN 1/12/BITTERN (on underside), bronze 65 x 79cm (25 9/16 x 31 1/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceCollection of Dame Elisabeth FrinkThence by family descentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Roman, a collection of coins, to include Imperial Roman; Severus Alexander 222-235 AD silver denarius, obv. Laureate and draped bust right within IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG (Imperator Severus Alexander Augustus: Emperor Serverus Alexander Augustus), rev. Severus Alexander as Romulus, walking right with spear and trophy within P M TR P VII C_OS II P P (Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation; Constantine I 306-337 AD bronze Sol coin, obv. Laureate and draped bust right within IMP CONSTANTINUS AUG, rev. Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped over upper chest and left shoulder, holding globe above hip to right within SOLI INVICTO COMITI PTR (To the invincible Sun [God], companion of the Emperor, Trier mint, TF in field (TEMPORVM FELICITAS; The happiness of the age); Julia Donna 193-211 AD silver denarius, obv. Draped bust right within IVLIA AUGUSTA, rev. Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch within CERERI FRVGIF (Cereri Frugiferae; To the fruit bearing Ceres) (worn); Constans 333-350 AD denarius, obv. Laureate draped bust right within CONSTANS, REV. Securatas standing, leaning on a column with sceptre in the right hand (worn); and Constantine I 306-337 AD copper follis, obv. draped and rosette diademed facing right with CONSTANTINUS MAX AUG,rev. two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding a spear with two standards between within GLORIA EXERCITVS (To the glory of the army), SMNT mint mark for Nicomedia beneath, etc. (10)
A CHARLES II BRONZE SKILLET BY JOHN FATHERS, THE FATHERS FOUNDRY MONTACUTE SOMERSET the cast handle, worn, with an inscription 'Pitty the Pore 1684', the end of the handle cast with initials 'IF' bisected by a horizontal arrow, the mark for John Fathers I & II, the cylindrical bowl with a moulded rim, on tripod supports 15.5cm diameter Provenance Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller. Catalogue Note See Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers', pp.115-117 and Rupert Gentle and Rachael Feild, 'Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820', p.244.
AN ELIZABETH I BRONZE CAULDRON LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY with an everted moulded rim and angular lug handles, with a part spiral twist swing handle, on high unusual foliate capped triform tripod legs 22.8cm high Provenance Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller.
A LARGE 17TH CENTURY BRONZE MORTAR ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES BARTLET (1675-1700) OF THE WHITECHAPEL FOUNDRY LONDON with a flared rim, above a band of punched decoration, the body with a waist moulding of Gothic trefoil and fleur-de-lis strapwork, above three stepped ribs, with a recessed foot 25cm high, 34cm diameter Provenance Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller. Catalogue Note See Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers', p.70, pl.96
AN EARLY CHARLES II BRONZE MORTAR ATTRIBUTED TO THE 'UNIDENTIFIED' FOUNDRY LOTHBURY OR ALDERSGATE, LONDON decorated with six crowned Tudor roses and with a pair of lug handles 13.7cm high, 17.3cm diameter Provenance Probably the collection of Michael Finlay. Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller. LITERATURE Michael Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers, p.75, pl.109 for where this lot is probably illustrated, pp.73-77 for a discussion of the 'unidentified' foundry.
A LARGE COMMONWEALTH BRONZE MORTAR MADE FOR EDWARD COLLIS BY RICHARD KEENE OF WOODSTOCK, DATED '1658' the moulded everted rim above three bands of wire mouldings and the inscription and date 'Edward Collis 1658', interspaced with two fleur-de-lis stops, above four further bands of wire mouldings, with a recessed foot 24cm high, 27.8cm diameter Provenance Philip Harris Medical Limited. Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller. Catalogue Note The present lot is illustrated in Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers', p.108, pl.209. Richard Keene, according to Finlay, was working between 1654-1698 and employed a particularly distinctive alphabet set and a fleur-de-lis set formerly employed by Henry Farmer in Gloucestershire and James Keene, also of Woodstock.
A LARGE ELIZABETHAN BRONZE MORTAR ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY OLDFIELD II, NOTTINGHAM, LATE 16TH CENTURY with an everted rim with the initials 'R' and 'H' in floriated Lombardic script of Rufford type, above four lug handles, two with rings and two cabled, flanked by four Gothic style buttress mouldings 19.5cm high, 27.8cm diameter Provenance The Collection of Michael Finlay. Upper Slaughter Manor, The Collection of Micheál and Elizabeth Feller. Catalogue Note See Michael Finlay, 'English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers', p.93, pl.168 for the present lot and a discussion of this mortar. The author also speculates that this mortar could also be by Richard Holdfield.
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