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Lot 461
A Chinese bronze hanging lantern, first half 20th century, the spherical openwork body forming swirling clouds around inner candle chamber, character mark design to hinged door with spinning latch, topped by flattened bell form with cloud finials around its circumference, with later bronze cap and chain, 10½in. (27cm.) main lantern height. (2)
Lot 411
A Chinese bronze dragon, probably originally a handle, with silver metal inlaid scale decoration, 6¼in. (15.8cm.) long; together with a 19th century Chinese porcelain famille verte snuff bottle, decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl above a tumultuous sea, the neck with lemon yellow lingi pendant and Greek key borders, with iron red painted seal mark, 3in. (7.5cm.) high, chips to shoulder. (2)* Condition: - Bronze dragon: Two screw thread holes to front of body, so probably original a handle from a large vase or jardiniere. Has a good patina overall and has not been polished - there are two patches of wear to the patination & silver inlay to the sides of the dragon's upper body. Two small paint splash marks to tail and a little verdigris between scales on back. No damage to bronze. - Snuff bottle: two large flakes from glaze to shoulder of bottle and two other large flakes which have old touched in painting to the shoulder. Lacks stopper. No other faults - enamelled decoration in good condition.
Lot 801
A Continental gilt copper box, late 18th / early 19th century, oval form, the cover depicting a Nereid on a sea bull within ribbon scroll border, the sides with figural scenes including Bacchus, 3¼ x 2 5/8in. (8.25 x 6.7cm.); together with a bronze miniature covered urn, with mid-brown patination and eagle surmount, 5in. (12.7cm.) high. (2)* Condition: - Box: Some wear to gilt throughout, most notably to cover, showing copper beneath. Small indent to top edge of box and probable rectangular soldered repair to underside.- Urn: Good condition. Probably originally on a marble or similar base, as there are threaded holes to each corner of pedestal.
Lot 788
A pair of gilded bronze rococo style two branch candlesticks, 20th century, with foliate branches and flame finials, each with a putto over scallop shell and floral decorated base with hipped scroll feet, 13in. (33cm.) high. (2)* Condition: In very good condition, with just minor scratches to gilded finish.
Lot 430
CASED VISIT OF GEORGE 1st of HELLENES 1880 MEDALS. Two what appear to be identical issue medals, celebrating his visit to London in 1880. 76mm diameter bronze issues in official City of London stamped case, C C Adams sculptor on both. Also inside the lid with London added. Number 1668 in British commemorative Medals, June 16th 1880 dated.
Lot 384
A FRENCH VETERANS MEDAL etc. A bronze St Helena Napoleonic Wars Veterans medal in bronze, issued to both Army & Navy survivors still living in 1857. A gilt bronze medallion of 40mm diameter, Ludovicus Magnus Rex Christianissimus obverse. Ludovicus XV D G Fr et Nav Rex, reverse, lacking its suspender. (2)
Lot 420
MEDALS GT/WAR & WW11 TO A R N - RNR OFFICER. A 1914/15 Star, British War & Victory Medals, named to M.6121 S G H Leyh 2. Wtr R N . Unnamed W W 11 Medals are the 1939/45 and Pacific Stars, Defence & War Medals. A cased 1938 dated Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, on its original plain green ribbon. Medal ribbon bars (3 rows) are full size, BEM, 1914/15 Star & Rosette, Bwm & Victory medals. 1937 Coronation Medal and RNR Decoration, with white edges on the ribbon (Correct for after 1941). The miniature bar is as the fullsize set, except in only (2 rows). Stanley George Hoare Leyh rose from 2nd writer to A/Chief Writer by the time he was awarded a BEM in December 1918. (Party per sec Allied Naval Council) L G 31/12/1918. The King has been pleased to confer the Medal (BEM) of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire, upon the under-mentioned for Services in connection with the War. A/Ch Wtr S G H Leyh. In the 1930 Navy List he is a P Lieutenant R N R. Family providence states he was one of the last people out on a ship, from Hong Kong. It was during this retreat he was to save the life of the Tiger Balm King Later service was with the Royal Australian Navy, he never returned to Great Britain. Presumably he took part in the 1937 Coronation, whereby he was awarded the medal. The medal listing appears to show that he reapplied in 1948, for his Gt War Medals. It is also known he left at the last instance before the Japanese invaded, probably leaving his BEM and other medals behind. Again by family provenance he filled his car with all his valuable, and pushed it into the harbour during the final hours. The list is quite long, from officers requesting the same re-issues. He retired with the rank of Commander. A related African Safari Club medallion of New York , Presented to HIH Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi. April 29th 1971. 50mm in a bronze finish. Hunting World Inc. New York on the rim. With a copied photograph of him, wearing his medal ribbons.
Lot 798
EWSporting Medals. MOTORCYCLING MEDALS WON BY THE LEGENDARY JOSEPH S WRIGHT. A quantity of medals won by the holder of multiple World Records in the 1920's-30's period, many at Brooklands. He held at one time the Brooklands Record Laps for 1925-110.43 mph. 1926-27-28 Laps of 113.45 mph. 1929- 30 118.86 mph. Hill Climbs and other race meetings were also undertaken, often in the 350cc Class. At one time he also held the Fastest Race Ever on any track, record: 3 Laps of Brooklands at an average of 111.4 mph. At Montherly France, the Lap Record at 138 mph, the fastest speed at that time ever accomplished on a race track. World Record at 5 Kilometres, at 132 mph. World Record at 5 Miles at 130 mph. World Record at 50 Miles and 100 Kilometres, solo at over 112 mph. World Record Sidecar and Passenger over 5 Miles and 50 Kilometres of 104 mph. W R at 99 mph for Sidecar and Passenger at 10 Miles and at 16 Kilometres. BARC numbered badges for 1925-1927-28-29-30, 1931-33- & 1934. 1 Silver & 4 bronze Brooklands prize Medals. Essex also West Kent etc prize medallions, (26 in total). Medal bars etc. 3 x Sydenham & District Motor Club medallions, named to G Wright. With a copied photograph of Joe Wright on his J A P V Twin, and record details.
Lot 412
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF IRELAND PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS. One small scm award 38mm diameter, awarded to G J Singleton 1922 (Portrait & Figures) . Seven bronze/d awards named to G J Singleton, in various classes. A large 60mm diameter bronze/d Gevaert Int Photographic Competition 1912 and a another PSI award. (10 in total).
Lot 542
A FIRE SERVICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE PAIR. In its book of issue a Fire Service Exemplary Service medal and a Defence Medal, the first named to (10 Hampshire on the box lid), Sub. Offr Edgar W R Chant. Also a related bronze Hampshire County Council Education Committee medal, with a silver darts award, M V D L 1938-39 engraved sports medal . It is quite likely that Edgar Chant was involved in the Blitz on Southampton, during WW11. With the group is a bar with Fire and Defence medal ribbons, for wear.
Lot 1002
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF FUDO MYO-O, OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 The Buddhist guardian deity standing with his left foot forward and brandishing a sword in a defying stance, wearing a skirt decorated with shippo patterns and holding his coat against his chest, raised on a quatrefoil base decorated with waves and cherry blossoms, the corners with four legs shaped as fish, with a five character signature to the back, 49.5cm.
Lot 1003
A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE, OKIMONO MEIJI 1868-1912 Cast as an elderly man holding a pipe and a tobacco pouch, tabakoire, with a large woven basket to his side overflowing with mushrooms, a conical straw hat slung over his back and wearing a long fur vest above his tunic, signed in seal form Genryusai Seiya kore o tsukuru, 50cm. Cf. Bonhams London, 7th November 2013, lot 559 for a related bronze figure by Seiya of a mushroom picker.
Lot 1016
A PAIR OF JAPANESE HAKUDO BRONZE MODELS OF PHEASANTS SHOWA 1926-1989 The birds with long tail feathers and gilded feet, beaks and eyes, the largest with a three character signature underneath, together with a rectangular lacquered wood stand, 24.5cm. (3) Provenance: Christie's London, 3rd April 2003, lot 80.
Lot 1030
A JAPANESE BRONZE IKEBANA RIKKA VASE BY YOSHINO TAKEJI (1920-) SHOWA 1926-1989 The tall vessel rising elegantly from a tapering foot to a large flattened rim, the surface a deep honey-glazed colour with gold speckles, with a two character mark for Yoshino Takeji, a paper label for Gregg Baker London 5270, 19.5cm. Provenance: a Spanish private collection, Madrid, purchased from Gregg Baker London on 15th June 2003. A copy of the original invoice is available. Yoshina Takeji is the fourth generation of bronze artists in his family, which has been producing artworks since the 1800s. He was awarded several medals by the Japanese Government in 1975 and 1989 for the quality of his work favouring traditional casting techniques.
Lot 995
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE VASES MEIJI 1868-1912 The tall baluster bodies with elongated necks and both raised on a short foot, each with a continuous design of many egrets by a stream, with six character marks to the side, 25.7cm. (2) This design was possibly made after a print by Ohara Koson (1877-1945) who produced comparable depictions of birds.
Lot 212
Bronze Prize Medallion - Date 1923, Profile bust and legend 'George V King & Emperor Patron MCMX' to obverse, Patron Of The Royal Society Of Arts, Manufacturers And Commerce, Founded 1754, Incorporated By Royal Charter 1847. Awarded to Dorothy Bevan for shorthand 140 words per minute examination. Mint condition in original presentation case. See photo.
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