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A Meissen model of a standing lioness 1924-34 after the model by August Gaul, in the white, on a stepped rectangular plinth, a rear corner with relief signature 'A.GAUL' crossed swords and dot in underglaze-blue, impressed crossed swords and dot and 'weiss' to rear and underside of base, incised model number A 1054., impressed numeral 59 length: 44cm., 17.25;in., height: 30.5cm., 12in. Following studies in Hanau, Berlin and Rome, Professor August Gaul (1869-1921) became one of the leading animal sculptors of the early 20th century. His life-size bronze of a standing lioness of 1901 established his renown, and was the model for the smaller version subsequently produced at Meissen. He only had two students, one of whom was Max Esser, who worked with Gaul between 1905 and 1915, and whose work for Meissen sparked the interest of Gaul in producing his models in porcelain. Gaul died before the idea could be taken further, however, and in 1921 the manufactory purchased eighteen animal models and one female mask from his estate. The models were produced in Bšttger stoneware and unpainted porcelain under the supervision of Max Esser; see C. Marusch-Krohn, Meissener Porzellan 1918-1933 Die Pfeifferzeit, pp.188ff. for a discussion of Gaul's work.
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A jewelled gilt-bronze inkwell and matching candlesticks, Howell, James & Co., London, circa 1870-80 spherical with spreading base and loop handle, incised with trailing vine leaves picked out with faceted red stones within turquoise bead borders, the candlesticks en suite height of candlesticks 12.7cm, 5in, in original locking case Howell, James & Company was founded, in 1819, originally as silk mercers and jewellers. The firm expanded both staff and stock over the following decades, employing over 100 workers by 1865 and selling all manner of fine goods, including items by designers and students of the South Kensington School.
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A small French serpentine commode painted in Vernis Martin style, with pierced brass gallery and moulding, the top, pair of doors and sides decorated 18th century figures in pursuit, with cast bronze mounts to the corners and toes of the splay legs. 29.25in. (74cm.) wide x 30in. (76cm.) high x 15in. (38cm.) deep. Late 19th century.
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A pair of French gilt bronze lamps, of classical urn form with artichoke finials, panels of cupids with garlands of flowers with a bow and a dove, acanthus sprays and spray lifts, on conforming foliage and gadroon circular bases, with shade fittings and fitted for electricity. 2ft. 3in. (68.5cm.) high (one missing an artichoke finial). Late 19th / early 20th century. (2).
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Crane (Louise). China in Sign and Symbol, Shanghai, Kelly & Walsh, 1926, num. col. and b&w plts., incl. some after photos., orig. cloth gilt in d.j., 4to, together with Clayton (Michael), The Collectors Dictionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America, 2nd ed., pub. Antique Collectors' Club, 1985, num. col. and b&w plts. and illusts., orig. cloth in d.j., 4to, plus two other Antique Collectors Club publications (Starting to Collect Silver by John Luddington & Bronze Sculpture of 'Les Animaliers' Reference and Price Guide, by Jane Horswell, pub. 1984/71 respec.), and other various art and antiques reference, including L. Schmidt, Posters 1900, pub. Berghaus Verlag, 1976, num. col. plts., orig. cloth backed pictorial boards, a little rubbed and marked, frayed to joints, large folio (15)
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A fine French gilt bronze spread eagle, of the style used on Imperial standards. Eagle’s head faces to the right. Extreme wing width 10”, height 8” thunderbolt length 4½”, flat gilt plinth 5” x 2¼” mounted on a black granite block, engraved with the large capital “N” gilt. Under the plinth a sign of old mounting marks. Probably converted for a desk ornament. The claw feet have been made separately. Good Condition (eagle loose on claws). Plate 15
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A good quality 46 bore bronze framed flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Manton, London, c 1820, 6¼” overall, turn off barrel 1½” with fern tip engraved muzzle, Birmingham proved, the rounded frame engraved with trophies, with rainproof pan, rollers on frizzen spring, top safety which locks the frizzen, and hidden trigger, rounded finely chequered butt with silver lion mask butt cap and vacant silver escutcheon. Good Working Order and Condition Plate 32
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A good pair of 46 bore percussion boxlock side hammer pocket pistols, by Geo Snowdon, Alnwick, 7” overall, turn off fluted barrels 2½” with Birmingham proofs, scroll engraved frames with rounded hammers and maker’s name in scrolls, hidden triggers, finely chequered rounded butts with vacant oval escutcheons. Very Good Working Order and Crisp Condition, retaining some original colour hardened finish, in their green baize lined brass bound mahogany case, containing a good 3 way copper flask by Dixon, bronze mounted ebony loading/cleaning rod, a pewter oil bottle, and incorrect pincer mould with barrel key (lightly pitted overall). Clean condition (case lid slightly warped). Plate 39
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A 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, 12” overall, barrel 6¼”, engraved on top flat “Blanch & Son, 29 Gracechurch Street, London”, London proved, the frame engraved “Adams’ Patent No 6505R”, the cylinder similarly numbered, chequered walnut butt with hinged trap in butt cap. Good Working Order and Condition, retaining approximately 50% or original blued finish (very small patches of pitting to cylinder), in an original green baize lined fitted oak case with trade label of R. Adams, depicting prize medals to 1862 and mentioning the “New Breech Loader” revolver, containing a double cavity bronze mould for tailed bullet and ball, stamped with Adams 1851 Registration mark, bag shaped copper flask by Dixon, loading/cleaning rod, and some lead bullets. Good Condition (keyhole escutcheon missing) Plate 41
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A scarce 5 shot 54 bore Tranter double action percussion revolver of Beaumont Adams type, 12” overall, barrel 6”, the top flat engraved “J H Crane, 3 Royal Exchange, London” and with “J H C” monogram, Birmingham proved, the frame engraved “Adams’ Patent No 18276” and stamped with small initials “HH”, chequered walnut butt. Good Working Order and Condition (slightly worn with traces of original finish, the butt cap and lanyard ring modified to fit the butt), in its green baize lined fitted oak case, containing Tranter’s Patent double cavity bronze mould for round nosed bullets, bag shaped copper flask by Sykes, tin of Tranter’s Patent lubricating composition, tin of Kynoch percussion caps and replacement nipple key with pricker and screwdriver. Good Condition (lid and keyhole escutcheons replaced) Plate 43. Note: With this lot is a series of letters from Douglas A. Nie and Tony Taylerson dated 1982 confirming that this is quite a rare Tranter revolver, and that of about 1500 Tranter revolvers recorded by Mr. Nie only 10 or 12 were of this type.
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