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Lot 856
A late 19th century slate mantel clock, the whole surmounted with a bronze seated hound, the square case enclosing eight day French brass cylinder striking movement (lacking bell) and having outside countwheel, h.47cm Condition Report / Extra Information Dial with hairlines. Restored around winding hole. Lacks bell. Case with some chips to slate at extremities. Bronze with handling wear. Otherwise good. Width 26cm, depth 15cm.
Lot 866
A late 19th century French gilt bronze and champlevé enamel mantel clock, the dial signed Miller & Sons of Paris, the architectural case with reeded columns and winged goddess figureheads, the enamel in shades of blue, having centre vase issuing scroll flowers and foliage, the eight day brass cylinder movement striking on a bell, stamped Miller & Sons, Paris, and numbered 22262, case h.47cm Condition Report / Extra Information Fully running and striking. Enamel good and complete. Gilding excellent, bright and with no tarnishing. Overall very good example.
Lot 872
A French Art Nouveau black slate and bronze mounted mantel clock, of good size, the shaped case with incised gilt foliate decoration surmounted by bronze figure of a winged female sphinx, the 4" convex dial with Roman numerals and twin winding holes, the Japy Freres eight day brass cylinder movement striking on a bell, further stamped G & S Medaille D'Or, and numbered 2595, with pendulum and key, h.54cm Condition Report / Extra Information Crack to marble at base of front and right hand side, approx. 2cm. Otherwise case good, with some surface age wear and spotting only. Movement appears good. Springs good.
Lot 110
14th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze spur rowels comprising: two with five lentoid-section arms; one a fragment with ten rounded spikes in two groups of five. 41 grams total, 39-50mm (1 1/2 - 2"). Property of an Essex Collector. Cf. Wheeler, M. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, fig.30 (1, 4"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 16
1st-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze finger rings comprising: one with octagonal plaque, Cupid with flowers; one with elliptical plaque, male bust; one with rectangular panel, inscribed 'XEPE...'; one with discoid bezel with horse and figure; one with incised solar motif; one with mask modelled in the half-round. 27 grams total, 16-23mm (1/2 - 1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s.[6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 172
19th-early 20th century AD. A bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Kali shown with four arms; upper right holds scimitar, lower right a trident; upper left the severed head of a demon, lower left a bowl for catching the demon's blood, the goddess wears a garland of skulls and a skirt of severed arms, attachments to bottom of feet for inserting into base. 520 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Kali is the personification of both the creative and destructive processes of time. She is one of the major deities of the Shakta school of Hinduism and is worshipped as a loving and protective mother. She has to major temples in Calcutta, that at Kalighat, and at Dakshineswar. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 18
7th-10th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a pin with polyhedral head, organic inserts; two ansate bow brooches with triangular head- and footplate; an ansate brooch with discoid head- and footplate; an ansate brooch with lozengiform head- and footplate, triskele motif; a D-shaped buckle with cruciform void to the plaque; a barrel-shaped weight with facetted outer face, each with a ring-and-dot. 105 grams total, 20-68mm (3/4 - 2 3/4"). Ex Haynes collection. Three items supplied with dealer's certificates of authenticity.[7, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 205
20th century AD. A bronze axehead with tapering tubular socket, short neck, flared blade with curved edge; socket pierced by opposed slots with integral textured ribs, loop formed as standing bird. 488 grams, 23.5cm (9 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 207
20th century AD. A mixed pair of bronze figures of Kubera, each seated with an elaborate crown and left hand holding a mongoose. 273 grams total, 70-90mm (2 3/4 - 3 1/2"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. Kubera is the Hindu god of wealth who was adopted by Tibetan Buddhism under the name of Jambhala. According to Hindu myth Kubera performed austerities for a thousand years for which the god Bramha granted him immortality and made him the god of wealth and the guardian of all the treasures of the earth which he has to distribute according to the destiny of the receiver. He is believed to live in a magnificent kingdom of jewels called Alaka high in the Himalayas. Kubera is always shown holding a mongoose which he squeezes to spit out jewels. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 214
A pair of undated archaistic bronze discoid mirrors with one polished face, raised rim, central pierced lug; one with band of text, the other with frieze of horses and birds. 224 grams total, 69-79mm (2 3/4 - 3 1/4"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995.[2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 219
An undated archaistic bronze axehead with tapering tubular socket, short neck, broad flared blade with curved edge; socket pierced by opposed slots with integral textured ribs, reclining figure to one side of the socket. 515 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 231
A mixed group of undated archaistic brass and bronze items comprising: a bifacial repoussé figurine; a square chop seal with tortoise; a gilt square mirror; a discoid mirror; two sheet brass pendants. 111 grams total, 27-47mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s.[6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 243
20th century AD. A bronze figurine of a mouflon sheep on a rocky base, one foreleg resting on a large coin, a lingzhi fungus in the mouth and string of pendant coins; hollow to the underside. 530 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 267
Early 20th century AD. A bronze sporting trophy of a male in loincloth advancing with a victor's wreath in his raised right hand; feet pierced to the underside. 1.5 kg, 30cm (12"). Property of a Gloucestershire gentleman; inherited from his grandfather.[No Reserve] Fine condition; stand absent.
Lot 28
2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch formed as a gammadion with notched edges, incised saltire to the centre, lobe finial to two of the arms; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 19 grams, 37mm (1 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1145. Fine condition.
Lot 306
Early 20th century AD. A mixed group of bronze stamps comprising: four discoid with six-pointed star motif; four square with rows of text, the largest with rosettes and symbols; nine scaphoid with spirals, concentric circles and lozenges; each with cage and knop handle to the reverse; many with traces of pigment in the stamp. 332 grams total, 18-56mm (3/4 - 2 1/4"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [17, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 32
1st-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze finger rings comprising: one with discoid bezel, intaglio quadrupeds; one with discoid bezel, horse motif; one with flat bezel, quadruped(?) motif; one with facing mask; one with intaglio standing horse;one with geometric motif. 16 grams total, 13-23mm (1/2 - 1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s.[6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 326
A mixed group of undated archaistic bronze finger rings comprising: one substantial with ribbed bezel, archer figure; one with scaphoid bezel, eye motif; two with keeled shoulders, standing figure and text. 109 grams total, 28-41mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s.[4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 34
1st-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze fingers rings comprising: one with bird motif; one with standing figure; one with seated figure; one with a goat; one with a stylised fish; one a flat-section band with incised geometric lines, central boss. 24 grams total, 17-24mm (3/4 - 1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s.[6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 357
An undated archaistic gilt-bronze hollow-cast statue of Avalokiteshvara on a lotus flower base, two arms clasped in prayer and two holding symbols. 1 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha of infinite compassion who reaches out to all beings in distress and guides them towards enlightenment. His upper hands hold a rosary and a lotus flower, both symbols of meditation and enlightenment. The Dalia Lama is considered to be the earthly manifestation of Avalokiteshvara. Fine condition.
Lot 36
13th-14th century AD. A pair of bronze horse harness pendants comprising: a gilded suspension plate with hinged quatrefoil, central void with separate fleur-de-lys inside; a heater shield with enamelled bend gules (the Trehampton family) and label cadency mark for the eldest son. 13 grams, 33-46mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s.[2, No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
Lot 37
18th-early 19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a gilt-bronze triangular scabbard chape with scrolled upper edge; a bronze belt-hook; a sword hanger with rosette and leaves, three loops to the lower edge; a sword hanger with rosette and vertical slot below, lateral loop. 53 grams total, 42-82mm (1 3/4 - 3 1/4"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s.[4, No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 376
19th century AD or earlier. A pair of bronze stamp seal matrices comprising: a sycee with reserved text and flowers to the underside; an elliptical plaque with rectilinear characters to the face, tall openwork handle formed as two mongooses supporting a frame with a pearl in their mouths, reserved text to each face. 271 grams total, 5-10cm (2 - 4"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 379
19th century AD. A bronze seal matrix comprising a trapezoidal lug handle and scalloped plate with calligraphic script. 113 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 39
14th-18th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a chessman seal matrix with intaglio cockerel and bungled 'PRIVESV' (I am private) legend; a chessman seal matrix with sript 'T' and crown above; a chessman seal matrix with pellets and cross motif; a chessman seal matrix with openwork trefoil handle, advancing horse motif; a silver Georgian seal matrix with intaglio mermaid with hand-mirror dressing her hair; a segmented matrix head with inset glass panel, intaglio double-headed eagle motif; an octagonal; gilt-bronze matrix head with flowers and foliage; an elliptical carnelian insert with profile bust of a youthful male, cudgel to his shoulder; a segmented seal head with black glass insert, 'Harriet' in copperplate script. 34 grams total, 12-25mm (1/2 - 1"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s.[9, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
Lot 396
19th-20th century AD. A hollow-cast bronze hoop with scroll detailing to the upper face, loop and hook above; the sides opened to reveal a group of pebbles inside forming a rattle. 258 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 407
An undated archaistic gilt-bronze hollow-cast statue of Amitabha on a lotus-flower base with symbol in his lap. 973 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. Amitabha is the celestial Buddha who presides over paradise. He made a number of promises to mankind, one of which was that whomever prayed sincerely to him would be received in the Western Pure Lands Paradise of Sukhavati, upon death. Fine condition.
Lot 413
An undated archaistic gilt-bronze hollow-cast figure of Kwan Yin seated on rock, draped strap in her right hand supporting her left hand placed palm-upwards. 937 grams, 22cm (8 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. In Buddhism, Kwan Yin is synonymous with the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love. In this image Kwan Yin is shown seated on a rock in meditation and holding a scroll representing the Dharma, the teaching of Buddha, which she is said to be constantly reciting from. On the crown is depicted a small image of Amitabha Buddha, Kwan Yin's spiritual teacher before she became a Bodhisattva. Fine condition.
Lot 423
1250-600 BC. A group of four bronze Age spearheads mounted on a display plaque comprising: two with pierced tang, one leaf-shaped with narrow tang, one triangular. 310 grams total, 22cm including frame (8 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010.[4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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