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Lot 412
A Chinese 18th century Canton porcelain bowl, Qianlong period (1735-1796), the exterior decorated in the Mandarin palette with figures in gardens within underglaze blue and iron red scrolling prunus borders, the interior with underglaze blue floral and trefoil pendant border and central floral spray, 6¾in. (17.1cm.) diameter; together with a 20th century Chinese bronze bell metal bowl decorated with dragons and keyed borders, on hardwood stand, 9½in. (24cm.) diameter. (3)
Lot 918
Two bronze 'The Bull Dog Club of Ireland' winner medals, dated 1905, the observe on each with 'The Bull Dog Club of Ireland' around the circumference and bearing a frontal bust of a Bull Dog to the centre, the reverse on both inscribed BELFAST, Dog Show 1905, won by FETISH, the first for best in (open) Bitch class, the second for best Dog or Bitch bred by Exhibitor, each measuring 2in. (5.1cm.) diameter. (2)* Condition: Both in very good condition.
Lot 864
A bronze figure of Peter Pan in the manner of Ferdinand Preiss, early 20th century, mid-brown patination, the boy standing with legs astride, dressed in a loin cloth and tied handkerchief around his head, holding a circular mirror, unsigned, on a bevelled stone base, overall height 9in. (22.8cm.).* Condition: Minor spotted tarnishing to patination in places. One of tied knots to right side of head is missing. Three small nicks to corners of base. Otherwise good.
Lot 863
A 19th century neo-classical bronze ewer, decorated with winged cherubs holding classical reserves within foliage, below a long waisted neck with a female classical mask and serpentine rim, the bifurcated scroll handle with coiled dragon, on a gadrooned knopped pedestal base with incuse square base, 21¼in. (54cm.) high.* Condition: No damage or repairs. In good condition.
Lot 861
Vincenzo Gemito (Italian, 1852-1929), early 20th century, a bronze kneeling figure of a fishing boy clutching his catch, on a rocky outcrop, 'Pescatorello con canna', mid-brown patination, signed 'GEMITO PROPRIET ARTISTICA', mounted on a circular bronze socle, 9½in. (24.1cm.) high.* Condition: Some light scratching to top surface of base. Otherwise good. Fishing rod is complete but loose in its mounting and the inserted end is slightly bent.
Lot 869
A 19th century patinated bronze twin handled urn, the gadrooned, everted rim over a body of compressed globular form with twin upswept handles, both sides with classical mask and twin rampant lion decoration, on a pedestal foot with egg and dart border, on a square plinth base with ogee feet, 10½in. (26.5cm.) wide between handles, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high.* Condition: No noticeable damage, the only imperfection being a deposit of limescale over the inner metal lining of the piece. Good patina.
Lot 553
Herbert Gustave Schmalz (English, 1856-1935), Still life of red roses in a Chinese bronze censer , oil on canvas, signed 'ANGELICO' upper left, in original giltwood and composition cavetto frame 19½ x 23¼in. (49.5 x 59cm.) .* Herbert Gustave Schmalz also worked under the pseudonym Angelico and was counted amongst the Pre-Raphaelites. He lived in the Kensington area of London and was friends with William Holman Hunt and Frederic Leighton. He named himself Herbert Gustave Carmichael in 1918 to avoid the anti-German sentiment prevalent at the time.** Condition: Small split and bluge to canvas to upper left corner (approx. 3in. below signature). Painting is dirty and would benefit from a clean. A small spot of scratching to the paint surface just below left handle of censer and rose immediately above the handle has some bitumenisation to the dark red areas of shadow. Tiny hole to surface of canvas at lower right. Some losses to outer edge of frame and repainting in gold along top edge and corners.Examined under UV - a few possible retouches to background to right of signature but nothing else visible.
Lot 862
Two Islamic style bronze Astrolabe's, 20th century AD, archaistic cast astrolabe's each with graduated bar with central recess and calibrated openwork cover plate, numeric notation to rim and similar to reverse, suspension loop above, the largest 4in. (10.2cm.) diameter, together with a brass compass and sundial combination instrument; brass pocket compass and a wooden compass and sundial combination instrument. (5)
Lot 868
A late 19th century bronze bust of the Madonna, signed indistinctly to back, mid-brown patination, the head and shoulders bust enveloped in robes, on a Sienna marble base, 10¼in. (26cm.) high overall.* Condition: Some green surface tarnish spots to bronze to face. Small hole drilled to centre of neck at back. Some chips to edges of marble base. Bronze detached from the base.
Lot 791
Ernest Justin Ferrand (1846-1932) - a small bronze figure of a pixie, mid-brown patination, seated upon an open book, signed 'Ferrand', 3¾in. (9.5cm.) long; together with a similar bronze of a recumbent child with a bird, 4¾in. (12cm.) long. (2)* Condition: - Ferrand: Minor rubbing to patination to raised edges. Otherwise good.- Other: Threaded mounting hole to base (probably originally on a marble base). Some wear to patination to edges, arms and legs. No other faults.
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.
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