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Click here to subscribeA Pair of French Bronze Figures of Maidens, after a model by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), possibly allegorical of the Senses, both in loose flowing drapes, one holding a hand mirror, a mast on a fluted column at her side, the other holding an arrow, a quiver on a fluted column at her side, on shaped rectangular bases, signed MOREAU.MATH.SCPT, 46cm high See illustration
A French Gilt Bronze Figure of a Snake Charmer, after a model by Eugene Marioton (1857-1933), the standing figure wearing an animal skin loin cloth, a snake wrapped about his left arm, on a rectangular plinth with plaque inscribed FASCINATOR 1ER PRIX DE L`ECOLE DES BEAUX ARTS E MARIOTON, 52cm high, on a rouge marble plinth
An Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figural Lamp, in the manner of Franz Bergman, as an Arab trader sitting in his bazaar stall holding a model of the sphinx and a vase, various other artefacts about him, a carpet on hung behind, 28.5cm high See illustration For a matching example see Christie`s South Kensington, 27.9.00, lot 348
A French Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with foliate sockets and drip pans on leaf sheathed scroll branches applied with flowers, the shaped triangular platform with a bird perched on a tree stump flanked by two inkpots and covers painted with flowers on scroll feet, 20cm high
A Pair of French Gilt Bronze Three-Light Candelabra, in Louis XIV style, with foliate sheathed sockets, circular drip pans, and scrolling branches issuing from a central column with flamiform finial hung swags, on an acanthus and husk moulded circular domed base, 33.5cm high See illustration Provenance: Belonged to Primrose Dampier-Blackburn (nee Atkinson)
Henry Bone RA (1755-1834): James Walter Grimston, Earl Verulam, after William Owen, a bust length portrait miniature of the Earl wearing a white stock and fur lined robes, the reverse inscribed James Walter Grimston, Earl Verulam, London Oct 1819, painted by Henry Bone RA, enamel painter in ordinary to His Majesty and enamel painter to his RH The Prince Regent, after the original by W T Owen RA Bone, rectangular, 8.5cm by 6cm, in original gilt bronze frame See illustration
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943): ``Sonny Boy`` and ``Hoop Girl``, A Pair of Cold Painted Bronze and Tinted Ivory Figures, model numbers 1179 and 1123, modelled as a young girl with a hoop and a boy with book, on green onyx bases, both signed F Preiss, 21cm (2) See illustration Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.130.
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943): ``Flute Player``, A Cold Painted Bronze and Tinted Ivory Figure, model number 1141, modelled as a striding male, on a green onyx and marble rectangular base, signed F Preiss, 45cm See illustration Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.184.
#2, 10c Black, ample to huge margins, including a partial sheet-margin at left, inconsequential 6mm scissor cut in extra-wide margin at bottom left well away from the stamp, tied by blue Philadelphia datestamp with integral 10 cts. rate to September 18, 1848 folded letter to Pittsburgh, used in conjunction with D.O. Blood & Co. (2c) Bronze on black glazed paper (#15L17) acid tied as usual, matching Philadelphia postmark alongside, very fine; clear 1980 and 2011 PF certificates. View Terms & Conditions
ARRJoanna Constantinidis (British, 1927-2000)Early Bottle Form, circa 1970Stoneware, dark bronze glaze over a textured surface, the flattened tapering form with asymmetric neck, impressed C sealH 45.7cm, W 15cm, D7.5cmPROVENANCE: Private Collection, London. Acquired directly from the Artist.CONDITION: One very small chip to the rim, otherwise in good condition
ARR Joanna Constantinidis (British, 1927-2000)`Open Leaning Pot`, circa 1988Stoneware, lustrous golden bronze glaze with dark iron speckle, the leaning form with stepped extended rim, impressed C sealH 22.2cm, D 21cmPROVENANCE: Private Collection, Worcestershire, UKCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
ARR Joanna Constantinidis (British, 1927-2000)Flower Vase, circa 1994Stoneware, tapering cylindrical form, lustrous golden surface with mottled dry bronze, impressed C sealH 18.3cm, D 6.6cmPROVENANCE: Private Collection, Worcestershire, UKCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
ARR Joanna Constantinidis (British, 1927-2000)Tapering Vase, circa 1994Stoneware, lustrous golden surface with bronze flashes, flattened tapering form, leaning from an angled base, impressed C sealH 36.4cm, W 12.4cm, D 6.8cmPROVENANCE: Private Collection, Worcestershire, UKCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
ARR Joanna Constantinidis (British, 1927-2000)Two `Angula` Pots, circa 1994Stoneware, the leaning forms tapering from the shoulder to an oval lip, the larger form with lustrous silvery bronze surface, the smaller form with dry bronze surface with lustrous gold flashes, impressed C sealsLarge: H 18cm, W 13m, D 11cm; Small: H 14cm, W 11.5cm, D 9cmPROVENANCE: Private Collection, Worcestershire, UKCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
ARR IAN GODFREY (British, 1942-1992)Bowl with handle, 1972Stoneware, all over bronze manganese glaze with incised geometric design in the well, a handle mounted beneath the oval rimH 8.6cm, W 32cm, D 18.5cmPROVENANCE: The Berkeley Collection. Acquired from the Craft Centre, London, 1972.Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
*Aviation Meeting mementos, c.1909-1912, including Aero Club of Pennsylvania `Flying Exhibition by Claude Grahame-White (Point Breeze Track) dated November 17th-24th 1910, printed-ribbon on gilt-metal pennant badge inscribed `Special`; together with a white-metal Bleriot monoplane with printed ribbons inscribed `Flugfeld Aspern` c1910, An Imperial Russian white-metal and enamelled Flying Corps lapel badge with Bleriot-style monoplane within a laurel-wreath motif, and another printed tinplate badge both with Curillic inscriptions; also with a gilt-bronze pendant medal inscribed `National Flugpende` dated 1912 (5)
*Pioneer Aviation - Georges Guynemer. A cased bronze medal in celebration of France`s leading Air Ace of WWI, c. 1917, raised-relief with portrait image frontis inscribed `Capitaine Pilot Guynemer` and with further inscription verso `L`Escadrille 3` and Flying-Stork motif surmounting `Killed in the Field of honour after 3 years of Battle` 16th October 1917, in original presentation case, together with another cased bronze-relief medallion inscribed `Aviation - GF 1919` depicting Bleriot monoplane and figural imagery (2)
*Propeller - Royal Flying Corps DHF. An original propeller for the 110HP type Le Rhone motor, c. 1916-18, of laminated dark hardwoods, variously stamped inscribed `English Type Boss DE H5 110HP Le Rhone Eng - No 1708, G193 N/22`, shows some minor age-wear, fitted with bronze bracket to rear of hub for wall-mounting display, 115in (267cm) (1)
*Hussar Car Mascot. A good early 20th-c. radiator mascot, c. 1918, in the likeness of Lord Raglan, the standing figure in full uniform of the Crimean War period with sword and cape, remnant traces of old green over-painting, polished and patinated and mounted upon a matching bronze radiator-cap, 7 ?in (19cm) height (1)
*Indian Brave Mascot. A good early 20th-c. radiator mascot c.1920s, depicting head of native-american chief in full head-dress, well sculpted with excellent detail, hollow-backed cast bronze with pillar mounting hole to base, shows remnant traces of old nickel-plating, rubbed but still with fine detail (1)
*Motor Car Mascot - British Lion Films Motor Mascot. A possibly unique presentation desk piece c. 1950s, silver-plated bronze, the well detailed an beautifully sculpted emblem of a Lion rampant holding aloft a flag-pennant having inscribed logo motif of the film company, and surmounting a circular base formed as a cine-film reel, mounted on polished wood circular turned stepped base, height 6.5in (17cm) Believed possibly commissioned for head of studios or presentation piece to VIP Film-star. (1)
*Radiator Mascot. A large winged Calorimeter radiator embellishment, c.1920s, nickel-plated bronze avian-feathered detailed wings having centrally mounted integral circular temperature gauge thermometer, shows some age-wear commensurate with old usage, mounted on bronze radiator cap base, w/span 10in (25cm) (1)
*Chism (Gordon). Stirling Moss Maserati 250F - Monaco 1956, a fine sculpted bronze depicting the subject in his endeavour to win the Monaco Grand Prix during the mid 1950s, well detailed and evocative tribute-study of one of Britain`s best known racing drivers in his heyday, signed initialled inscribed `G.C` and dated 1993, 23in (58cm) (1)
*R.M.S. Queen Mary. Maiden Voyage Souvenir 1936, an original memento of the maiden voyage of the renowned Transatlantic Liner, of chrome-plated cast alloy in the form of a miniature propeller, inscribed `Maiden Voyage 27th May 1936 RMS Queen Mary`, and bearing further inscription to underside of base in raised relief lettering `This is a model of one of the propellers made by the Manganese Bronze & Brass Co. Ltd London England, weight 35 tons.` (1)
*Submarine Plaque - The Electric Boat Company. A fine and large presentation bronze plaque by Tiffany & Co dated October 1915, inscribed `Presented to C.I. Campbell by the Electric Boat Company`, oval-format heavy cast bronze with deep-relief imagery of an early 20th-century submarine, well detailed depicting crew-members on deck in a heavy sea, decorated with laurel-leaf raised border pattern, inscribed signature `Tiffany & Co`, mounted upon a rectangular polished mahogany backing-board in four segments with matching moulded frame edging, 1 7 ? x 13in (45 x 33cm) (1)
*A collection of French Medals, including, St Helena Medal, bronze; scarce Combattants Cross Vichy 1939-1940; Croix de Guerre 1914-17 with swords; Combattants Cross for Volunteers 1939-1945; Croix de Guerre 1939 with swords; Dahomey 1892; Madagascar 1883-1886; WW1 Medal; Fezzan Medal with bar; Casablanca Medal with bar; Afrique Medal with bar; Tunisie Medal with bar; Madagascar Medal with bar; Italy Campaign 1859 by Barre, together with various Belgium Medals including Africa Colonial Medal; Armed Resistance Medal 1940-45; Under Cross of Fire 1914-1918 (35)
*George II medal for The Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757, bronze, 47mm. In 1756 Frederick the Great, King of Prussia formed an alliance with England marking the beginning of the Seven Years War, a number of these medals were struck, together with three other commemorative medals including Duke of Cumberland medal for Carlisle Taken, The Rebels Repulsed 1745, bronze, 36mm, fine and better (4)
*A casualty group to Sergeant H. Cargill, Royal Army Medical Corps, died of wounds 20.12.1916, 1914-15 Star (44221, Sjt. H. Cargill, R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals (44221 Sjt. H. Cargill. R.A.M.C.), Bronze Memorial Plaque (Henry Cargill), with letter of condolence and card envelope, RAMC brass cap badge and silver and enamel `From The Rosslyn Collieries 1919` fob / badge engraved to the recipient for services to the country, by Fattorini & Sons, Birmingham 1919 44221 Sergeant Henry Cargill born in Dystart, Fife 1880, served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 33rd Field Ambulance. 11th (Northern) Division, Royal Army Medical Corps, died of wounds 20.12.1916, Cargill is buried in the Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France. (4)
*An Imperial Russian bronze medal for the opening of St Isaac, St Petersburg, 1858, 80mm diameter, Alexander I commissioned the French Architect Auguste Montferrand to build St Isaacs it took 40 years to complete and was the foremost Cathedral in Russia; together with another Imperial Russian bronze medal for the commemoration of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich (1831-1891), 89mm diameter (2)
*Three: Private C. Paynes, Royal Berkshire Regiment, British War and Victory Medals (28620 Pte. C. Payne. R. Berks.R.), with an E.II.R. Hong Kong medal, bronze, good very fine mounted for wearing, the latter probably for a royal visit, Pair: Private W.H. Hughes, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Victory Medal (40360 Pte W.H. Hughes. R.W. Fus.), Special Constabulary Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. (William H. Hughes), extremely fine, together with 15 world banknotes,Special Constabulary Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. (Reginald F. Fowles), extremely fine, in named card box of issue and letter from the Gloucestershire Constabulary dated July 1948 addressed to the recipient at 17 Bath Parade, Cheltenham (7)
*A group of four to Private F. Peckham, South Hampshire Regiment Later Constable, Metropolitan Police Jubilee 1887, with 1897 Bar (P.C. F. Peckham. A Divn); Coronation 1902, bronze (P.C. .F. Peckham. A.Div.); Coronation 1911 (P.C.. F. Peckham.); Afghanistan 1878-80, two clasps, Charasia, Kabul (40.B/1407. Pte. F. Peckham. 67th Foot.), good very fine and better, mounted court style as originally worn, with riband Bar Prior to the Great War Coronation and Jubilee awards were worn before Campaign Medals. Police Constable Frederick Peckham joined the Metropolitan Police 19.8.1886 (A. Div.), retired 24.4.1911, rejoined 13.6.1911. Many officers rejoined when Edward VII died as a lot of officers were required for the Coronation of George V. (4)
*A Victorian bronze commemorative medal for the visit of George I, King of Hellenes to the City of London, 16th June 1880, by G.G. Adams, 75mm diameter; bronze medal for the opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct 1869, by G.G. Adams, 75mm diameter; bronze medal for the opening of the Guildhall`s new Council Chamber, London, 1884, by J.S & A.B. Wyon, 75mm diameter; bronze medal for the Centenary Concert6, Crystal Palace 1859 by W.J. Taylor, edge impressed `W.H. Jones. Performer.`, 51mm diameter; two bronze medals for the opening of the New City of London School, 1882, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, 77mm diameter (6)
*A Third Reich War Merit Cross, 2nd Class with swords, bronze; War Merit medal, bronze; Eastern Front medal by Ernst L. Muller, Pforzheim; Cross of Honour of the German Mother, 3rd Class, enamel damaged; Krim Shield, backed on green felt; 1937 Hitler Youth Leader`s Sports Honour badge, silver plated alloy, lacking pin, reverse marked `234440`, `RZM`, `M 1/34`, Wound badge, black hollow type, three Kriegsmarine cloth badges (11)
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