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Lot 1062
After Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879): A Bronze Figure of an Irish Water Dog, Susse Frères Foundry, 19th century, with well detailed short curly coat and upheld tail, turning slightly to the left and holding a gilt bronze riding crop in its jaw, on a rustic leaf scattered oval plinth base, signed, stamped foundry mark, 20cm high, 27cm long
Lot 1063
After Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879): A Bronze Model of a Retriever, Susse Frères Foundry, 19th century, turning alertly to the right and upholding its front right paw in expectation, upon a leaf scattered oval plinth base, signed, foundry mark, also incised SUSSE Fe E S With an original purchase invoice from The Sladmore Gallery, Kensington High Street, London, dated 25th April 1968.
Lot 1111
A Group of Antiquities, comprising two "Babylonian" tablets reputed to be c.2200BC, each in glazed taped cases, 5.8cm and 3.8cm long respectively; a similar case of sand-crumbled tablets, with old ink written label Group of Babylonian tablets inscribed with ... of amounts of ... paid in taxes ... viewed at British Museum, bought at a caravan at Jerusalem; seven pottery oil lamps with variously impressed patterns, five retaining old ink written labels, including Found in a cave E. of Ler Olivch 22.2/69, contained in two red cardboard boxes each inscribed Two lamps Jerusalem JWB (Bridges) 1869; three fragments of a Roman bronze fibulas, with handwritten gift note (13)
Lot 1154
A Figural Gilt Bronze and White Marble Striking Mantel Clock, retailed by Maple & Co Ltd, Paris, circa 1900, the case with a bronze cherub figure holding a plaque, white marble base upon turned feet, signed 4-inch white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, twin barrel movement with striking on a bell, backplate stamped Marti, 31cm by 25cm
Lot 1540
Ferdinand Preiss (1892-1943): "Con Brio", A Cold Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, model number 1140, as a dancing girl in three piece tunic costume, she balances upon one leg, with arms outstretched, on a bronze and stepped green onyx base, signed F.Preiss on the bronze base, 32cm Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.174
Lot 1541
Ferdinand Preiss (1892-1943): "Gamine", A Cold Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, model number 1170, of a standing young woman wearing green tinted silver skirt, blouse and jacket with her hands in her pockets, on a green onyx rectangular base, signed F.Preiss on the onyx, 34cm (damaged) Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.181
Lot 1542
Attributed to Ferdinand Preiss (1892-1943): "The Wave", A Patinated Bronze and Ivory Group, model number 1341, modelled as a ivory nude maiden with a sea bird at her feet, on a bronze wave, on a marble base, unsigned, 23cm Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss Art Deco Sculptor The Fire and The Flame, Antique Collectors Club, 2005, pg. 103 for a similar example.
Lot 1544
Demetre H Chiparus (Romanian 1886-1947): "Accident de Chasse" A Cold-Painted and Patinated Bronze Figural Group, modelled as a tunic clad kneeling maiden bandaging the leg of a hound, signed D.H.Chiparus in the maquette, on a veined black marble plinth base with metal title plaque ACCIDENT DE CHASSE Par D.H.Chiparus (Récompencé au Salon) and FINNIGANS PARIS, 41.5cm long
Lot 1549
Attributed to Professor Otto Poertzel (1876-1963): Sailor Girl, A Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, circa 1925, modelled as a young woman in trousers wearing a Dixie Cup hat, unmarked, on a later base, 18cm (damages); and An Art Deco Patinated Spelter Figure of a Sailor Girl, on an oval onyx base, 24cm (worn) (2)
Lot 1551
Georges Omerth (French fl.1895-1925): "Old Fisherman" A Patinated Bronze and Ivory Figure, modelled in striding pose wearing oilskins, an anchor slung over his back, stamped to his heels 7468 and OMERTH respectively, on a serpentine-fronted green onyx and bronze base, base stamped Fabrication Francais Paris G.M, 27cm See Catley (Bryan) Art Deco and other Figures, page 250
Lot 1554
Eric Schilsky (British, 1898-1974): Kyra Nijinska, 1949/50, A Patinated Bronze Bust, signed Schilsky, on an Austrian oak base, later bronze name plate to back of base, 46cm Provenance: Purchased at the Royal Scottish Academy 1950 for £84, exhibit No.36. With an extensive archive of exhibition catalogues and letters from the Scottish Arts Council and the sculptor.
Lot 1558
Charles Massé (French): A Bronze Figure of a Clown with Performing Dog, "Le Clown", circa 1893, standing full length, dressed as a pierrot, a small poodle leaping through a hoop which he holds, on a faux floorboard square base with plaque inscribed LE CLOWN PAR CH.MASSE SALON 1893, 49.5cm high
Lot 589
* Car Mascot - Humber ñImperialî. A very scarce pre-war art-deco style equine car mascot by the Humber Car Company, c. 1938,chrome-plated bronze in distinctive `Cubist` sculptural form, with integral base-pate, surmounting a polished hardwood display plinth, never previously fitted to a car Designed for the Humber ñImperialî Pullman Limousine, the most luxurious & prestigious vehicle of very limited numbers built, produced by the flagship company of the newly-formed Rootes Group just before the outbreak of WWII. Retained in the styling department for many years and given to a long-serving design employee upon his retirement. (1)
Lot 625
* Albert (Prince, 1819-1861). Printed Letter signed Albert`, Windsor Castle, 31st October 1851, to Thomas Wood, in part, `I have the honor, as President of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of commemoration of the valuable services which you have rendered in your capacity of associate Juror`. signed lower right with recipient`s name lower left, 29.5 x 19.5 cm, surmounted by a bronze Juror`s medal (64 mm) by W. Wyon and G.G. Adams, encompassed in a fine gilt metal frame, with crown above flanked by Mercury and Britannia, finely pierced and engraved with strapwork leading to portrayal an eagle, laid onto a stained board, framed and glazed, reverse with aperture to examine reverse of medal, 62 x 38 cm The Great Exhibition of 1851 took place in Hyde Park, London, from 1st May to 15th October. Thomas Wood was a plate glass silverer of 19 Greek Street, Soho. (1)
Lot 661
* A collection of Crystal Palace medals including two large white metal medals for the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace 1851 by Thomas Ottley, 7.5 cm diam., a bronze Official Exhibitors medal, impressed United Kingdom. Class 2. No 25., 4.5 cm diam., a cased bronze medal for Crystal Palace opened 1854, by Pinches in morocco leather case tooled `From the Crystal Palace` with manufacturer`s label to silk interior `Authorised Medal Sold by T.R. Pinches and Co. Medallists by Appointment to the Crystal Palace Company`, together with several other medallions including two pressed brass medal boxes for the Crystal Palace, the base with pressed bust of Prince Albert Consort of Queen Victoria, enclosing four aluminium commemorative medals (24)
Lot 662
* Three Crystal Palace bronze medals, comprising `Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854`, conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with Britannia standing between the seated figures of industry and commerce by George Gamon Adams, another `Opening of Crystal Palace, 1854` bronze medal by Pinches, with Britannia between industry and science, and an Opening Bronze Medal with a bust of Paxton by L.C. Wyon, each 6.4 cm diam. in a red morocco leather case with gilt metal strap work tooled leather `C.P.C.` The medals were struck to commemorate the opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London, on 10th June 1854. Originally the building was erected in Hyde Park, London, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851 which was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and then disassembled and erected at Sydenham in 1854. (3)
Lot 665
* A collection of items, including a bronze medal for the Crystal Palace Exhibition, the reverse with bust of Royal Highness Prince Albert, various trinket boxes, a Crystal Palace double bladed fruit knife, four commemorative tins for the Coronation of George V, Crystal Palace 1911 by Rowntree and Co. (a carton)
Lot 765
Battle of Britain. ... So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain, 10th July-31st October 1940, pub. 1990. together with ... So Many. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Served with RAF Bomber Command 1939-45, pub. 1995, both volumes having twenty-five profile portraits in silhouette of Battle of Britain pilots and bomber crewmen, each silhouette signed by the subject, with photographic portraits and other illusts., facsimile letters and documents, and a biography of each individual, a.e.g., orig. dark blue goatskin, lettered and decorated in gilt, `So Few` with RAF embroidered Wings inset to upper cover and `So Many` with bronze bas-relief by James Butler, RA, inset to upper cover, both volumes contained in individual silk-lined solander box, thick folio, plus a copy of the popular edition of each title, produced by W.H. Smith, and a file of related paperwork, all contained in purpose-made mahogany cabinet enclosed by hinged and lockable door with engraved plaque `... the Few and ... the Many` Both volumes numbered 28 of 401 copies, signed by Michael Pierce and members of the creative team. These fine volumes, with contributions by twenty-five surviving Battle of Britain pilots and twenty-five Bomber Command crewmen, were issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and to recognise and celebrate the courage and heroism of the thousands of fighting men who stayed the westward advance of the Nazi menace, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. The volumes were produced for the benefit of the RAF Benevolent Fund and the auctioneers will also donate the buyer`s premium from the sale of this lot to the Benevolent Fund. The Few comprise Wg Cdr P.P.C. Barthropp, DFC, AFC; Wg Cdr R.P. Beamont, CBE, DSO, DFC, DL, FRAes; Sqn Ldr G.H. Bennions, DFC; Air Vice-Marshal H.A.C. Bird-Wilson, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; Air Cdre P.M. Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC; Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AE; Gp Capt W.D. David, CBE, DFC, AFC; Air Cdre A.C. Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC; Sqn Ldr B.H. Drobinski, DFC; Flt Lt J.H. Duart; Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris, GCB, DSO, OBE; Gp Capt T.P. Gleave, CBE; Wg Cdr N.P.W. Hancock, DFC; Sqn Ldr C. Haw, DFC, DFM; Cdr R.C. Hay, DSO, DSC, RN (Ret`d); Gp Capt C.B.F. Kingcome, DSO, DFC; Colonel Henry Gaston Lafont; Air Cdre A.R.D. MacDonell, CB, DFC; Sqn Ldr M.J. Mansfield, DSO, DFC, AFC; Wg Cdr A.G. Page, DSO, DFC; Wg Cdr P.L. Parrott, DFC, AFC, Gp Capt D.F.B. Sheen, DFC; Wg Cdr F.M. Smith, DFC; Wg Cdr J.E. Storrar, DFC, AFC, AE; Wg Cdr G.C. Unwin, DSO, DFM. The many comprise Wt Off G. Avery; MRAF Sir Michael Beetham, GCB, CBE, DFC, AFC, FRAeS; Wt Off G.W. `Danny` Boon, AMRAeS; Sqn Ldr L. Brandon, DSO, DFC; AM Sir Ivor Broom, KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; Air Cdre W.J. Burnett (Canada), DSO, OBE, DFC, AFC, MiD; Sqn Ldr B.W. `Bob` Culpin, DSO, DFC; Sqn Ldr R.G. Dale (Canada), DSO, DFC; Fg Off G.F. Dove, CGM, DFM; Flt Lt D. Elliott (Canada), QC, PhD; Flt Lt L.S. Fearnley, MiD; Flt Lt R.G. Gillett, DFC; Sqn Ldr M.L. `Mac` Hamilton, DFC; Gp Capt P.W. Johnson, DSO, OBE, DFC, AFC; Flt Lt G.R. Kent, DFC, DFM; Gp Capt T.G. `Hamish` Mahaddie, DSO, DFC, AFC, CzMC, CEng, FRAeS, Gp Capt R.D. Max (NZ), DSO, DFC; Flt Lt D.M. Peden (Canada), QC, DFC; Wt Off D.J. Salt; Flt Lt L.O. Sims, DFC; Wg Cdr P.H. Swan (Australia), DSO, DFC; Sqn Ldr J.C. Turnbull (Canada), CM, DFC, BSP, Sqn Ldr J.V. Verran (NZ), DFC; Wt Off J.V. Williams. (2)
Lot 879
* A Great War Group to Private T. Dunleavy, Connaught Rangers and a Brother of the R.A.O.B., 1914-15 Star (3039 Pte. T. Dunleavy. Conn. Rang,), British War and Victory Medals (3039 Pte T. Dunleavy. Conn. Rang.), generally extremely fine, mounted for wearing, and a circular bronze award from the R.A.O.B., the obverse cast with flag for Duty, reverse engraved `Presented to Bro. T. Dunleavy by the Golden Fleece Lodge 2207 for Service Rendered in the Great War Feb 21st 1921`, with buffalo horn suspension, red, white and blue riband with white enamelled shield shape badge `World`s War for Justice` with bronze top riband bar for `Service` with associated leather case (1)
Lot 881
* A Great War Casualty Group to Private L. Gamwell, Connaught Rangers, Killed in Action on the Western Front 3.9.1916, 1914-15 Star (3186 Pte L. Gamwell. Conn: Rang), British War and Victory Medals (3186 Pte L. Gamwell. Conn. Rang.), with Bronze Memorial Plaque (Luther Gamwell), extremely fine, sold with a large amount of research, including a photocopy of the war diary for September 1916 and copies of newspaper articles detailing the death of Gamwell 3186 Private Luther Gamwell, born in Rawmarsh, Rotherham, enlisted with the Yorkshire and Lancashire Fusiliers (14707) served in Gallipoli with the 6th Battalion, Connaught Rangers from 21.7.1915 and wounded whilst serving there. Gamwell was killed in action on the Western Front 3.9.1916, the Battalion Diary records that the battalion was drawn into position at 5am on the morning of the 3rd September and were to attack in three waves at about 8am the Artillery began to shell the German front line, unfortunately several fell short and by 12 Noon casualties numbered nearly 200. Gamwell is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. (4)
Lot 925
* Private W.C. Clarke, Worcestershire Yeomanry, Killed in Action during the Battle of el Qatiya, Sinai, 23.4.1916, 1914-15 Star (2079 Pte. W.C. Clarke. Worc.Yeo.), with Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (William Christopher Clarke), extremely fine 2079 Private William C. Clarke, born Islington, London 1885, served with the Worcestershire Yeomanry in the Egyptian Theatre of War from 24.4.1915 and also in Gallipoli from August to November 1915, killed in action during the Battle of el Qatiya, Sinai, 23.4.1916, Clarke is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial. For an account of the battle please see lot 903. (2)
Lot 957
* A Casualty Group to Gunner R. Sparkes, Royal Garrison Artillery, Killed in Action 24.9.1917, British War and Victory Medals (166265 Gnr. R. Sparkes. R.A.), Bronze Memorial Plaque (Richard Sparkes), extremely fine with card packaging and envelope addressed to `Mr R.J. Sparkes, 72 Roseberry Road, Redfield, Bristol`, with return slip to the `Memorial Plaque Factory, Acton`, and Funeral Card for 20.7.1920 `In Loving Memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Richard Joseph Sparks[sic]` 166265 Gunner Richard Sparkes, served during the Great War with the 6th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, killed in action 24.9.1917, Sparkes in commemorated in Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France. (3)
Lot 966
* A Japanese Wakizashi, unsigned tang, the 44.5cm steel blade, bronze tsuba decorated with warriors, the bronze shakudo-nanako fuchi kashira decorated with a mottled design, fully-bound tsuka over fish-skin, two gilt and bronze menuki, 66cm overall, in its black lacquer saya with mounts (lacking shakudo nanako kodzuka) (1)
Lot 970
* A Japanese Meiji Period Polearm (Naginata), the 36.5cm curved steel head with two red lacquer grooves (hi) to each side, secured by silvered habaki, nashiji lacquer haft (ebu) with gold lacquered mon with silvered and bronze mounts and metal pommel (ishizuki), 225cm overall The naginata was generally used for the guards of princes and sometimes has a banner-like cover of brocade or plain cloth, usually with the owner`s mon embroidered on it. See Stone, G.C., A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour. (1)
Lot 129
* Medals and Certificates. A collection of certificates and awards to Air Commodore H.G. Brackley,comprising, Miniature dress awards for Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, Belgium Order of the Crown, Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, French Croix de Guerre with bronze palme, mounted for wearing in red morocco leather box, with discharge certificate (1.4.1918) bestowal documents for the Distinguished Service Order (8.6.1917) and Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, letters from the Air Ministry congratulating Brackley on becoming a member of the Order of the Rising Sun (29.5.1924) and being awarded the Czechoslovak Air Force Pilot`s Badge (11.5.1945), with supporting certificate, The Royal Aeronautical Society certificate (29.4.1948), plus a black and white photograph of Brackley wearing his miniatures, a souvenir copper ashtray engraved `Caudron 8290 4th Wing R.N.A.S. Dec 18th 1915, ñBrackley returned to Sheppey and was engaged on tests during wireless experiments. On 17th December flying Twin Caudron 3290 with Sub-Lieut. Rees, R.N.V.R. as passenger, he was on patrol to Detling and Sevenoaks for wireless test. At 1,500 ft there was cloud but he was soon above them: on returning clouds were thicker and after descending 500ft over Sheppey he could not find the aerodrome owing to thick fog. The outcome of this flight was two weeks in hospital for Bracklesî (BM p8), Certificate for Wounds and Hurts dated 17.12.1915, Brackley was injured on 17.12.1915 whilst attempting to land an aeroplane in fog, he suffered concussion of the brain, shock and wound of the upper lip, Two original London Gazette papers: D.S.C. London Gazette 12.5.1917 Flt.-Lieut Herbert George Brackley, R.N.A.S.`For conspicuously good work as pilot of a bombing machine. Has carried out twelve raids since the 1st June, 1916, mostly by night. On one occasion he returned with forty holes in his machine.D.S.O. London Gazette 22.6.1917 Flt. Lieut. Herbert George Brackley, D.S.C., R.N.A.S.`In recognition of his services on the morning of 14th April 1917, when he carried out a raid on Bruges Harbour with good results in spite of difficult conditions. Great credit is due to him for his persistence and determination. He also dropped bombs on Ostend seaplane base on the night of 3-4 May 1917, making two trips.`, Original Mentioned in Despatches certificate from The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty 28.9.1918, and another 11.8.1940, together commissions and discharge certificates and other related paperwork (-)
Lot 283
* Ballooning. A small group of commemorative medallions struck to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Mongolfier Brothers inaugural flight of 1783,heavy bronze relief, variously inscribed BiCentennaire 1ier Vols Humains 1983-1983, also with two further medallions for participants in the World Ballooning Championships, bronze medal awards Chateauroux 1983 (Montgolfier Anniversaire) and 1987; also with Nantesd World Balloon Championship participants medal dated 1983 and Michigan USA.; together with ñA Century of Transportationî - An early 19thC humorous lithograph print c. 1830, attempting to predict the future of transport over a hundred years ahead, including self-propelled vehicles, mobile homes, personalised aerial flight and many other aspects of mobility of the nation in the year 2000, 9 x 11 ins (23 x 28 cm) (6)
Lot 317
* Rolls Royce - Supermarine S6B Schneider Trophy Car Mascot. A good pre-war original radiator ornament in the form of the famous Outright Trophy-winning aeroplane racer, c. 1931,well-detailed chrome-plated bronze, created in celebration of the triple victory, stamped inscribed ñRolls Royceî to underside of port-side float, an alternative option offered by the Car Company in period as replacement for the famous ñSpirit of Ecstasyî mascot, surmounting an ebonised hardwood socle, w/span 6 in (15 cm) (1)
Lot 404
* Propeller. A fine and large 4-blade Airship Generator-Propeller, c. 1918,of laminated beech and ash hardwoods, having bronze reinforced central hub, variously stamped and inscribed ñDrg. CD40597, 1977o, FT-7, each blade numbered and further stamps to hub verso CD-40341-3, 36 in (91 cm) diam. Probably from a WWII and later target tug aircraft (1)
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