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Lot 399
A small Charles I bronze-alloy mortar, attributed to the ‘X’ foundry, Suffolk, circa 1680 The flared body cast twice with a fleur-de-lys, crowned harp, crowned thistle and flowering stem, rim diameter 12.8cm, height Literature: See Michael Finlay, ‘English Decorated Bronze Mortars’ (2010), p. 134, pl. 265, for a virtually identical mortar. The author refers to the illustrated example as ‘brassy appearance’, which is again comparable to this Lot
Lot 604
A Charles II bronze alloy skillet, dated 1684, by John Fathers (d.1688) of the Fathers Foundry, Montacute, Somerset The bowl with slightly moulded rim and raised on three splayed supports, the handle cast with the moralistic inscription ‘PITTY THE PORE 1684’, the end of the handle with the maker’s initials ‘IF’ bisected by an arrow, length 36.3cm Literature: See R. Gentle and R. Feild, ‘Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820’ (1998), pp. 244-245
Lot 602
A large 17th century bronze cauldron, possibly West Country With everted rim and angular lug handles, on three ribbed feet each issuing ribs running up the side of the body, scratch initials, 30.5cm diameter at rim, 28cm high Literature: See Roderick Butler & Christopher Green ‘English Bronze Cooking Vessels and Their Founders 1350-1830’, p. 153 for a similar example
Lot 401
A small Charles II bronze mortar, London ‘identified’ foundry, circa 1680 The flared body cast with a crowned rose three times, rim width 11cm, height 8.5cm Literature: Michael Finlay, ‘English Decorated Bronze Mortars’ (2010), illustrates several mortars cast with a ‘Tudor rose’, attributed to the London ‘unidentified’ foundry, p. 75, plate 109, 110 & 111
Lot 406
A small Charles II bronze alloy mortar, ‘unidentified’ foundry, London The flared body cast with an open lozenge flour times, rim diameter 11.7cm, height 9cm Literature: Michael Finlay, ‘English Decorated Bronze Mortars’ (2010), p. 82., pl. 143a&b, illustrates a mortar, again attributed to London ‘unidentified’ foundry with comparable lozenges cast as part of the design
Lot 506
A set of 19th century bronze, iron, timber and leather dray or team bells, English With four bells, each cast with the makers initials ‘RW’, mounted on a timber belfry, covered in hide and secured by brass studs, supported above the withers of a horse by two tall iron rods which slotted into a pair of staples mounted in the hames, the bells of different size and therefore different ring tones, height 56cm The initials ‘R W’ may refer to Robert Wells II, Aldbourne, Wiltshire. The foundry ceased production in 1825 Dray or team bells were used by working horses, often in groups (teams) to let other road users know of their approach. For a comparable example see the British Museum Collection, London, acc. no. OA.11126 Literature: P. Bears, ‘Horse Brasses’ (1982), pp. 105-110
Lot 256
A FRENCH BRONZE AND ANTICO ROSSO MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK 19th century, the bronze surmount of a seated nude on rocky outcrop, signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur, the clock with eight day two train movement, the dial with gilt Roman numerals, the clock base inset with frieze of classical figures, on bronze paw feet, 51cm high x 20cm wideProvenance: Purchased from Dreweatt Neate, 30th January 2002, lot 422.
Lot 235
A FRENCH BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MOUNTED JEWELLERY COFFIN of bombe form with baroque figureheads to each corner, the hinged lid opening to a lined vacant interior, on scroll feet, 14.5cm high x 17cm wide; together with two further French jewellery boxes, each with enamel decoration and lined interiors, 13cm and 10cm wide (3)
Lot 123
A LARGE PAIR OF SEVRES PORCELAIN URNS AND COVERS 19th century, the covers with coronet finials, the bodies decorated with vertical panels of flowers within red and gilt borders, on square bronze bases, marked to the underside, 57cm high (2)Provenance: Purchased from Duke's 25th January 2001, hammer £2,000.
Lot 478
A Louis XV ormolu mounted bois de violette (kingwood) and bois de bout marquetry side table, after Bernard II van Risenburgh (ca. 1696–ca. 1767), the circular quarter veneer top inlaid with floral marquetry, bronze rim, on four cabriole legs, headed with scrolled ormolu mounts, joined by an x stretcher with flame finial, ending with sabots, with Paris train travel (P.L.M) label to underside, 77 cm high x 54 cm diameterLocation:A2M
Lot 203
An early Troika Pottery Shoulder Bottle vase designed by Lesley Illsley, impressed and incised with a keypad design, above a circle with impressed stamps, in blue on a bronze ground, painted mark and artist monogram, 20cm. high ProvenancePurchased by the vendor directly from the Wheal Dream in June 1965 whilst on holiday. LiteratureBen Harris & Lawrence Illsley Troika 63-83, catalogue no.15 for comparable items.
Lot 14
Charles E Thomas ARBSA (1883-1981)Seated woman athlete, a plaster maquette of a seated naked woman resting on a plinth, painted green, on wooden base, a plaster maquette of a naked woman standing and the final silvered bronze figure, a plaster maquette of an African male bust on plinth, two plaster maquette for portrait medallions of Private F Mellor, and Colonel B P S Rooke, and two maquette plaster panels,paper labels to medallions, 40cm. high (9) Provenancefrom the collection of Phillip Allen (1938-2022).
Lot 204
A rare Troika Pottery Helmet lamp base by Alison Brigden, designed by Leslie Illsley, the cut, ovoid form covered in a bronze glaze, on domed base, painted Troika and AB monogram, 28.5cm. high ProvenanceThe Collection of Pat and David Redstone. LiteratureCarol Cashmore, Troika Pottery, plate 38 for a comparable form.Ben Harris & Lawrence Illsley, Troika 63-83, HA publishing, page 130 for a comparable Helmet sculpture illustrated.
Lot 473
Fernand Ouillon CarrereSpear Dancer, 1919patinated bronze on a veined onyx, stepped basesigned in the bronze F Ouillon Carrere, 191936cm. high LiteratureBryan Catley, Art Deco & Other Figures, ACC Books, page 243 for a comparable figure illustrated entitled 'Sword Dancer', which was exhibited at the 1919 Paris Salon.
Lot 228
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915), afterTorpedo Fish or Toy, an aluminium sculpture designed by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska,unsigned,15cm. wide. ProvenanceThe Estate of Richard Batterham Catalogue NotesTorpedo Fish was originally commissioned in bronze by the writer T E Hulme, who paid £2 for the bronze cast.
Lot 475
Roger Godchaux (1878-1958)Eléphant courant trompe enroulée (Elephant Running Coiled Trunk), cire perdue patinated bronze model of a young elephant running, cast by Susse Fres foundry,signed in the cast Roger Godchaux, cire perdue, Susse fres, 23cm. wide15cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection
Lot 263
A gold medal for 'The Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries 1587'tests as 23 carat gold A mid to late 19th-century later striking taken from the 16th-century original, the obverse featuring the bust of Sir Robert Dudley (1532-1588) the Earl of Leicester facing left, wearing a feathered cap, dressed in armour and draped, with legend: ROBE. CO. LEIC. ET. IN. BELG. GVBER. 1587: The reverse featuring a dog in a landscape which departs from a flock of sheep, with legend: INVITVS DESERO in field below the dog and around the edge: NON. GREGHM. SED. INGRATOS., 48mm diam., weight 69.5gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. Sir Robert Dudley (1532/33-1588), the first Earl of Leicester, was the favourite, and possible lover, of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Handsome and hugely ambitious, he failed to win the Queen's hand in marriage but remained her close friend to the end of his life. His arrogance, however, undermined his effectiveness as a political and military leader, and this medal effectively illustrates this character trait.Queen Elizabeth I was always trying to find some position to appease Dudley, her childhood friend and closest advisor, endeavouring to make him feel 'important' within her court. When a Spanish loyalist assassinated Prince William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch Revolt, in 1584, Queen Elizabeth I of England sent Robert Dudley to support the Dutch rebels. Consequently, in 1586, he was given the grand title of Governor and Captain-General of Holland, Zealand and the United Provinces (see 'Medallic illustrations 1', no 90, p.134). However, Dudley's subsequent conduct, rather than helping the fledging Republic, created much dissatisfaction and suspicion. The Dutch complained about his behaviour to the Queen, and, taking advantage of his temporary absence, conferred the command of the armies upon Maurice, second son of the late Prince of Orange. Dudley, irritated and thwarted in his ambitions yet again, petulantly quitted the Provinces in 1587. To demonstrate his pique at his dismissal, he had especially commissioned medals cast, which he dramatically distributed amongst his friends and allies on his departure. The obverse shows a three-quarters length bust of the Earl Leicester in armour, with a plumed hat, beard and an up-turned moustache, and the legend declaring his gubernatorial office. The reverse bear variants of a type showing a sheepdog unwillingly leaving his flock, representing Dudley and the date of 1587 in Roman numerals. The legend in Latin translates to 'Unwillingly I forsake not the flock, but the ungrateful'. Some medals were said to have been cast in gold, but none are known to exist today. Contemporaneous ones, cast and chased in lead, bronze, and occasionally silver, are extremely rare. Examples of originals can be found in the British Museum, under museum number M.6894 and The Frick Collection, accession number 2016.2.185; occasionally they appear at auction. The gold medal on offer today was presumably a re-strike taken from an original and as such is less sharp, but none-the-less a rare example.Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, died on 4th September 1588 at Cornbury Park, in Oxfordshire. He had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to Buxton to take the waters. Unfortunately, he never made it, as he was taken violently ill at Cornbury and never left. With Robert Dudley's passing, Elizabeth I confined herself to her private apartment for days, overwhelmed by grief for her 'brother and best friend'. Elizabeth I kept a letter Robert sent her six days before his death, in a treasure box by her bed. It was found after she died in 1603, and had been touchingly labelled 'His last letter'. Vernon James Watney (1860-1928) was a master brewer and politician, who purchased Cornbury Park, an estate of about 5000 acres, in 1901. Its parkland is mainly surrounded by an ancient forest, the Forest of Wychwood, farmland and a deer park. Watney was also High sheriff for Oxfordshire in 1908 and a member of Oxfordshire County Council, serving as vice chairman in 1927. It is apparent that Watney developed a fascination for Cornbury Park and the surrounding Forest, so much so that he wrote a book entitled 'Cornbury and the Forest of Wychwood'. It traces the history of Cornbury Park and the forest back one thousand years, to the Domesday period. This large tome was privately published by Hatchards, in 1910. Because of Watney's passion for Cornbury Park, he appeared to seek out items which had a shared history and association with the estate. To this end, he purchased the gold medal on offer of Sir Robert Dudley, some time after 1901. Afterall, Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, had taken his last breath at Cornbury and as such was inextricably linked to the house that Watney had since purchased. It seems fitting that Vernon James Watney bought Sir Robert Dudley home.LiteratureEdward Hawkins, 'Medallic Illustrations 1 / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', (BMP: London, 1885), volume one, p.142 no 103Johann David Köhler, 'Historische Münz-Belustigung', Nürnberg, 1729-1750, XVI. 385Johann Hieronymus Lochner, 'Samlung Merkwürdiger Medaillen', 8 vol., Nürnberg, 1737-1744, VIII. 177.Gerard Van Loon Gerard, 'Histoire Metallique des XVII Provinces days Pays-Bas', 5 vol, La Haye, 1732-1837 (fol.) (There is also an edition in Dutch, but with different paging), I. 375John Pinkerton, 'The Medallic History of England to the Revolution', (Edwards & Son: London, 1790) (fol.), viii 1 Michael Vickers, 'The Medal of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester in the Bibliothèque Nationale', Numismatic Chronicle (1981), pp.117-119, plates 22-3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 833
Germany, The Sleepwalkers at Gallipoli, cast bronze medal 1916 by Karl Goetz , 57mm. British soldier standing right on crescent moon, holding steamship, below, French soldier kneeling right, preparing to fi re rifl e, DIE MONDSÜCHTIGEN AVF GALLIPOLI rev. Two skeletons lying exposed on batt lefi eld, barbed wire entanglements stretching over horizon, above Turkish star-in-crescent fl anked by dates. (Kienast 170) About Extremely Fine, darkly toned.
Lot 636
Victoria (1837-1901), copper Penny, 1858, LARGE ROSE variety, ornamental trident, young fi lleted head left, W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, legend surrounding VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Rev, Britannia seated right with ornamental trident and shield legend reads BRITANNIAR REG FID DEF, emblems in exergue (S.3948 var; BMC ). Choice uncirculated toned. Encapsulated by PCGS as 1858 MS64 BN. Photo by PCGS.Believed to be the finest known example of this very rare type. With only a handful believed to be in existence, the above coin is a perfect example of a true Victorian copper penny rarity. Victorian Copper Pennies have seemingly seen little change over their lifetime of issue; fairly large quantities were issued in comparison to earlier reigns but are scarce in number when compared to the massive issues of the smaller bronze pennies of 1860-94. The pure copper composition caused the coins to wear more quickly than other metals or composites, making high grade specimens very scarce indeed. Varieties and changes in design have been recorded throughout this age by Greuber, Bramahs, and notably in more recent times, Pecks and Gouby. These varieties representing the smallest fraction of the already relatively small issue, it is little wonder that some are not spotted or recorded by such notable numismatists. 1858 has notably the largest number of reworked dies within the whole of the Victoria copper issues; the actual obverse dies used have been recorded as 1852, 1853, 1856, 1857. This in turn would lead one to believe the same process would have been undertaken with the reverse dies, but litt le to no interest has been paid to their study. A reference was found by chance, and noted, in an old Coin Guide of an 1858 penny reverse with a Large Rose, this reference was taken as no more than the recording of a newly completed rose whereas before the top petal was missing from most copper penny reverses. No images or other distinguishing factors were given (this was an age of typed descriptions not images). It wasn't until a few years later after inspecting all 1858 Pennies available for commerce that the 1858 Large Rose Penny was fi nally discovered. The Rose, much larger, along with the Thistle, leaves, and shamrock within the exergue had been reworked and the emblem was proportionally similar to that of the Halfpenny.
Lot 846
Great Britain, Lot of 19th and 20th Century Bronze Medals (10) inc. Jewellers Trial Blocks (3). Very Fine to Extremely Fine.Inigo Jones, 1849, (54mm), by C.F. Carter for the Art Union of London (Eimer 1437).Great Exhibition, 1851, (44mm), by W. Wyon (Eimer 1459). Inscribed United Kingdom. Class 5. No. 754. Thomas Bonsor Crompton (paper manufacturer), 1858, (51mm), by L. C. Wyon. Lieutenant?General Charles Fox, 1862, (56mm), by J. E. Boehm (BHM 2714). Annual International Exhibition, 1874, (51mm), by J. E. Boehm and G. T. Morgan (Eimer 1633). Inscribed to Miss Freeman Kempson. Catalogue No. 837. Henry Irving, 1891, (60mm), by L. C. Lauer (Eimer 1769). Joseph Whitworth, Scholarships, 1893, (57mm), by A. Wyon (Eimer 1599). Inscribed to Herbert Bates, 1893. Edward VII (1901-1910), by Emil Fuchs and L. C. Wyon (Eimer 1863). Inscribed to Harry Ponsford, Examinations 1901, Shorthand. Richard Phené Spiers (architect), 1905, (78x58mm), by D. Lanteri SC. Peter Henry Emerson, 1907, (45mm), by James Harvard Thomas
Lot 857
World, Lot of 20th Century Bronze Medals (6). All Extremely Fine.State of Israel, 20th Anniversary of El Al (Israeli National Airline), 1969, (60mm/98gm), by Ben Shahn. Number 4364. In original case of issue (sound). State of Israel, “Jerusalem of Gold”, late 20th century, (59mm/95gm), by Tadiran, Israel Electronics Industries Ltd. In original dark orange Tadiran case of issue (sound). Norway, Edvard Grieg, 1907, (97mm), unsigned. Soviet Union, Alexandre Dovjenko (Ukrainian filmmaker), 1956, (75mm/203gm), with erotic reverse. No. 29/100. USA, Mark Twain, 1910, (81mm/305gm), by Querolle. No. 6/100. USA, 75th Anniversary of R. T. Crane Co., Chicago, 1930, (63mm/107gm), by the Medallic Art Company, New York.
Lot 836
Germany, The Watch on the Rhine ? and The Black Shame, cast bronze medal, 1920, by Karl Goetz 58mm. Helmeted head of a French colonial soldier to right, DIE WACHT AM RHEIN, rev. naked woman tied to a post in the form of a phallus, surmounted by a helmet, DIE SCHWARZE SCHANDE, the black shame. (Kienast 264; Jones, Dance of Death, 52; Jones, Art of the Medal, 399). About Extremely Fine, brown toning.
Lot 62
Kings of Mauretania, Juba II, with Cleopatra Selene (25 BC – AD 24) AE 26mm, mint of Caesarea, 16.91g. REX IVBA, diademed and draped bust of Juba II facing right, club over left shoulder. Rev. BACI-?ICCA / K??O?ATPA, Headdress of Isis. (Mazard 351-2; SNG Copenhagen 605). Very Fine for issue. Attractive bronze patina.
Lot 835
Germany, The Hour of Reckoning in Versailles, cast bronze medal, 1919 by Karl Goetz , 90mm. The allies, headed by Clemenceau of France (president Wilson and pm Lloyd George behind) present the Treaty of Versailles (marked with a skull and crossbones) to Count von Brockdorff -Rantz au (representing the German government); rev. Chancellor Scheidemann standing right, denouncing the treaty which he holds, and from which hissing serpents emanate. EINEN FRIEDEN DES RECHTS - KEINEN DER GEWALT, a just peace, not one of violence. (Kienast 225). Extremely Fine, even warm brown toning. Medal Picture Reduced in Size.
Lot 858
World, Lot of Unusual 20th Century Art Medals (3). All Good Extremely Fine."France, Honoré de Balzac (novelist), 1967, Bronze Medal (67mm/275gm) by C. R. Revol (?). Germany, “Watering the Thirsty”, 1972, Large Cast Iron Plaquette (198x151mm/778gm) by Max Faller (1927-2012). Unknown bronze medal (91mm/188gm), somewhat similar style, signed “LH”, depicting clowns or jesters."
Lot 840
Victoria (1837-1901), Queen’s Medal, Department of Science and Art, 1856, “Local” Bronze Medal (55mm/60.50gm) by W. Wyon. Diademed bust of Victoria left, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN MDCCCLVI. Rev, LOCAL PRIZE FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART within wreath and beaded border. Engraved and awarded to ROBERT MOSS. LONDON DISTRICT. STAGE 2b. 1856. (edge) (Eimer 1511; Hocking 219/27). An att ractive Extremely Fine, reverse bett er, in original maroon leather Department of Art case of issue (soun
Lot 691
Victoria (1837-1901), Bronze proof Halfpenny, 1839, young fi lleted head left, W.W. on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, legend surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Rev, Britannia seated right with trident and shield, BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF: surrounds, emblems in exergue, edge plain, (S.3949; BMC.1523). Some obverse toning spots, rich lustrous mirrored fi elds, excellent division in the striations of the Queens hair. The reverse unblemished, practically as struck, rare.
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