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Click here to subscribeIslamic Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid Calligraphic Footed BowlAn undated archaistic bronze bowl with flared foot and hemispherical body; the foot and rim with calligraphic text reserved against a scrolled field; the body with band of guilloche and silver-inlaid figural panels with rosettes between. 905 grams, 19 cm (7 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Chinese Style Bronze Dragon RhytonAn undated archaistic cast bronze rhyton comprising a conical rectangular-section vessel, the lower end formed as a dragon with open jaws, the webbed wings framing the lower end of the cone. 524 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.Starting Price: 5
Islamic Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid Calligraphic Perfume BottleAn undated archaistic piriform bottle with flat base and conical neck, flared octofoil rim; the body with raised ovoid bosses; bands of silver-inlaid calligraphic text to the neck and centre, figural roundels above and below. 296 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Buddha StatueAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze statue of the Buddha seated on a waisted plinth, the hands raised to the chest in the mudra gesture of instruction. 935 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. Fine condition.Starting Price: 500
Chinese Style Bronze Incense BurnerAn undated archaistic cast bronze incense burner comprising an openwork bowl with tripod legs and hinge, a domed openwork lid with three small bird figures to the sides and a larger one above. 918 grams, 20 cm (8"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. Fine condition.Starting Price: 150
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Recumbent Bull FigurineAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of a bull lying with folded legs, incised decoration to the body; hollow to the underside. 295 grams, 87 mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 120
Chinese Style Bronze Lion Attacking Bull StatuetteAn undated archaistic cast bronze statuette depicting a standing bull with a lion on its back, linear decoration to the bull`s flanks; hollow to the underside. 969 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. Fine condition.Starting Price: 100
Islamic Style Bronze Calligraphic Pen Box with InkwellAn undated archaistic bronze pen box, rectangular in plan and octagonal in section with hinged lid to one end, lidded inkwell offset to one side, panels of calligraphic text to two faces, one with inset panel depicting a bird, the other a robed bust. 423 grams, 25 cm (9 3/4"). Private collection, Buckinghamshire, UK; formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.Starting Price: 80
Islamic Style Bronze Plain Pen Box with InkwellAn undated archaistic bronze pen box, rectangular in plan and octagonal in section, hinged lid to one end with lidded inkwell offset to one side, incised scroll motifs and punched guilloche design. 302 grams, 21 cm (8 1/4"). Private collection, Buckinghamshire, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition, dent to one edge.Starting Price: 5
Indian Style Bronze Figural Oil LampAn undated archaistic bronze discoid oil lamp with spout to the forward edge, geometric and leaf motifs; the reflector with notched rim, central motif depicting Ganesh surrounded by eight figural roundels; figural roundel with elephants to the reverse. 568 grams, 22 cm (8 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1990s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.Starting Price: 5
Islamic Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid Calligraphic Footed BowlAn undated archaistic broad bowl with flared foot; to the rim and foot, bands of silver-inlaid calligraphic text, to the body roundels with addorsed birds, elliptical motifs between. 815 grams, 20 cm (8"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Islamic Style Bronze Calligraphic Footed BowlAn undated archaistic hemispherical bowl with flared foot and flange rim, the outer face decorated with bands of scrolled foliage, roundels containing addorsed beasts and a band of calligraphic text below the rim. 616 grams, 21 cm (8 1/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Islamic Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid Calligraphic Footed BowlAn undated archaistic bronze bowl with hemispherical body and flared base; the surface decorated with a frieze of mounted huntsmen with bows and spears on a foliate background, a band of silver-inlaid calligraphic text above. 777 grams, 18 cm (7"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Islamic Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid Calligraphic GobletAn undated archaistic goblet with broad bowl and flared base; the rim and base with bands of silver-inlaid calligraphic text, the lower body with geometric motifs and panels of addorsed winged beasts. 411 grams, 13 cm (5"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.Starting Price: 400
Chinese Bronze Courtier StatuetteMing Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A cast bronze figurine depicting a standing courtier in loose robes and ornate headdress. holding a fish-shaped plaque in both hands at chest height; the facial expression angry and imposing; the costume carefully detailed. 2 kg, 24 cm (9 1/2"). Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK; acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.Starting Price: 500
Chinese Style Bronze Oil Lamp with Jade PanelsAn undated archaistic hemispherical bronze bowl with tripod legs and human-mask handle socket; to the exterior four carved jade panels and turquoise cabochons. 502 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Chinese Style Bronze Wayfarer StatuetteAn undated archaistic cast bronze figure of a wayfaring man in a dhoti with headband, the left hand holding a conch shell, the right arm extended, the hand pierced to accept a staff; the base discoid and domed with radiating leaf motifs. 181 grams, 11 cm (4 1/4"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]Fair condition, base dented.Starting Price: 5
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Fighting Beasts WeightAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze discoid weight with two beasts fighting, their bodies inset with panels of turquoise and red hardstone cabochons. 472 grams, 67 mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 400
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Fighting Tigers WeightAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze discoid weight with two tigers cast in the round, their bodies and base inset with turquoise, black and red hardstone panels and cabochons. 969 grams, 73 mm (2 3/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 400
Indian Style Bronze Serpent Goddess FigurineAn undated archaistic cast bronze figurine of a winged goddess with coiled serpentine tail, woman`s upper body and five snake-heads behind; the goddess offering a shell in both hands; inset turquoise cabochon to the headdress. 863 grams, 13 cm (5"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 200
Chinese Style Silver-Gilt Decorated CupAn undated archaistic silver-gilt bell-shaped cup with scrolled vegetation on a textured background, scrolled gilt-bronze handle to the rear. 196 grams, 75 mm (3"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 500
Chinese Style Bronze Dragon FigurineAn undated archaistic cast bronze figurine of an advancing dragon with gaping mouth and recurved tail, hollow to the underside. 472 grams, 13.5 cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. [No Reserve]Fair condition, minor casting flaws to the flanks.Starting Price: 5
Chinese Style Bronze Buddha StatuetteAn undated archaistic cast bronze figurine of the Buddha seated cross-legged on a D-shaped base, the hands folded in the lap; hollow to the underside. 125 grams, 12 cm (4 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.Starting Price: 5
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Inlaid Turquoise MirrorAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze mirror with one reflective surface, the reverse decorated with concentric bands of inset turquoise beads surrounding a carnelian cabochon, the border formed as a frieze of monkeys in openwork. 750 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine conditionStarting Price: 800
Chinese Style Large Bronze Figural MirrorAn undated archaistic bronze mirror with one reflective face; the reverse with central pierced lug surrounded by a procession of figures including musicians, horsemen and a wagon. 629 grams, 22 cm (8 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 300
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Standing Buddha on Pedestal BaseAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of the Buddha standing on a waisted pedestal base, holding a flask in the left hand and the right hand raised in the mudra gesture of reassurance; hardstone inserts in red, turquoise and white to the costume and base; hollow to the underside. 872 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 700
Chinese Style Bronze Silver-Inlaid HelmetAn undated archaistic cast bronze helmet formed as a cap with stag detail to the forehead, silver-inlaid characters to either side and geometric pattern to the reverse. 1.5 kg, 20.5 cm (8"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 400
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Floating Buddha StatuetteAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze statuette of the Buddha with left hand resting on his knee, right hand raised in the mudra gesture of expulsion; the tripod legs formed as extended draped bands from the clothing. 882 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 600
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Buddha ShrineAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze four-legged shrine with seated Buddha flanked by bodhisattva figures in front of a flaming halo, the hands in the mudra gestures for reassurance and expulsion of evil; incised characters to the base. 3.4 kg, 36 cm (14"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 1200
Chinese Style Bronze Incense Burner with HandleAn undated archaistic cast bronze incense burner formed as a vessel with four anthropomorphic legs and openwork frieze of lions above, a tray beneath and domed cover, canted handle to the rear. 1.6 kg, 26 cm (10 1/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 500
Chinese Style Gilt-Bronze Jade-Inlaid SceptreAn undated archaistic gilt-bronze sceptre formed as a curved rod with jade and hardstone inserts to the upper face, recurved head with finial comprising two stylised fruit with leaves executed in jade and green hardstone inlay. 651 grams, 29 cm (11 1/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 500
Chinese Style Bronze CleaverAn undated archaistic cast bronze cleaver with single-edged blade, three circular holes to the centre and L-shaped lugs to the rear; the handle formed as a stylised beast-head. 627 grams, 26 cm (10 1/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.Starting Price: 100
Vintage Bronze Mercury Figurine20th century AD. A cast bronze statuette depicting the god Mercury running with right arm extended, left hand gripping the base of the caduceus; the right foot flung out behind, the left standing on a cone emerging from the mouth of one of the anemoi wind spirits; the feet with small wings to the ankles, winged petasos to the head; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 600 grams, 31 cm including stand (12 1/4"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]Fine condition, caduceus absent.Starting Price: 5
CORONATION AND JUBILEE MEDALS CITY OF LONDON POLICE GROUP OF THREE JUBILEE MEDAL 1887, CORONATION MEDAL 1902 (BRONZE) AND CORONATION MEDAL 1911, PC122 F FOX [INSP F W FOX ON 19021 AND 1911] WITH A CONTEMPORARY BELGIAN SLATE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE PRESENTATION MANTEL CLOCK WITH ENGRAVED TABLET. PROVENANCE: THE RECIPIENT AND THENCE BY DESCENT TO THE PRESENT VENDOR. THE ENGRAVED TABLET READS: PRESENTED TO INSPECTOR F W FOX BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN 4TH DIVISION CITY OF LONDON POLICE AND A FEW FRIENDS AS A MARK OF THEIR RESPECT AND THEIR ESTEEM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY FIVE YEARS SERVICE, 3RD APRIL 1906. THE PERSONNEL ARCHIVES OF THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE RECORD FREDERICK WILLIAM FOX, WARRANT NO5445, JOINED THE FORCE ON THE 28TH APRIL 1881 AGER 19 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS. HE WAS APPOINTED TO THE 4TH DIVISION AND RETIRED ON THE 3RD MAY 1906 ON A PENSION OF £109.11.6 PER ANNUM
A First World War Pair, awarded to 46905.SGT.F.SMITH. R.A.F., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, with Form 238; a Bronze Medallion, commemorating the accession of Umberto I of Italy; a Bronze Medallion, Henri Charles Ferdinand Duke of Bordeaux Ne Le XXIX SEPT. MDCCCXX; a Victoria Diamond Jubilee White Metal Medallion, to the Borough of Barnsley (5)
Seven German Third Reich Badges:- an Infantry Assault badge, silver class; a bronze Tank Battle Badge by Frank & Reif, Stuttgart; a copy of an Army Flak Badge, marked W.H. WIEN; a Sports Badge; a broken SS Long Service Cross for 12 Years; a Winter Campaign in Russia Medal; a Reichsparteitag 1936 tinnie and a Labour Day 1938 tinnie; a Pair of Heer Painted Aluminium Badges, of eagle and swastika and tricolour shield, a cockade button and rosette (12)
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