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Click here to subscribeASCRIBED TO GEORGE CLINT (1770-1854) A portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as John Pritt Harley the sitter depicted bust-length holding an open book in his right hand, oil on canvas, 75cm x 62cmProvenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.Note: John Pritt Harley (1786-1858) was an English actor known for his comic acting and singing.
A Sevres Chateau Des Tuileries cabinet plate, circa 1844, the well painted with a bust length portrait of Josephine, signed 'G. Periers', within a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlighted floral reserves, painted title and printed marks verso, 22.5cm diameter, with two similarly decorated cabinet plates, one painted with a portrait of Desse du Maine (Duchesse du Maine, née Bénédicte de Bourbon-Condé, wife of the Duke of Maine), the other with Marie Antoinette, each signed 'G. Periers', spurious painted entwined 'L' marks verso, each 22.5cm diameter (3)
A Sevres porcelain cabinet plate, mid 19th century circa 1870, outside decorated with a bust-length portrait of Louis XVI, within a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlighted floral reserves, painted and printed marks verso, 24.5cm diameter (second quality), with a further Sevres cabinet plate painted with a half length portrait of the Dauphin, within a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlighted floral reserves, painted and printed marks verso, 24.5cm diameter (2) (at fault)
English school (mid 19th century),A bust length portrait miniature depicting a young gentleman in blush cravat,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,In glazed ebonised wood frame,The miniature 8.5cm x 7.cm, the frame 14cm x 11.5cm overall Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: 873P7HMJ
A Sevres Chateau Des Tuileries porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1844, the well painted with a bust length portrait of a courtier with lace collar and black lace bonnet, probably Maria Leczinska, wife of Louis XV, within a bleu celeste ground with gilt highlighted floral reserves, painted and printed marks verso, 23cm diameter
English school (late 18th or early 19th century),A bust length portrait miniature depicting a young lady with a rose,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,In ornate brass glazed frame with relief cast flower basket and floral swags,The miniature 9.5cm x 7.5cm, the frame 22cm x 17cm overall Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: KXY7L95S CONDITION REPORT:The portrait shows no obvious damage to the paint surface or the ivory panel. The frame appears to have been over-sprayed at some point in the past, leaving some residue on the fabric mount. Some areas of the frame moulding show a build-up of polish or dirt.
A French patinated bronze bust modelled as William Shakespeare, 19th century, foundry mark for Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) verso, set to a slate plinth with ogee base, 42cm high overall CONDITION REPORT:The bust is loose on the plinth. One side of the plinth shows a build up of dirt. The corners and right hand side of the ogees base show chipped losses, with further small losses and nibbles to other edges.
English school (late 18th century), An oval bust length portrait silhouette in the manner of Isabella Beetham (1753-1825) depicting a gentleman facing sinister within a verre eglomise geometric border, Ink on reverse painted convex glass, Unsigned, Framed, 16cm x 13.5cm overall CONDITION REPORT:The piece shows some wear to the fine detail of the silhouette, and some deterioration to the edges of the verre eglomise. The convex glass does not appear to fit perfectly into the frame, the edge of the glass being visible around the top edge of the reveal. The buff board behind the silhouette shows age-related discolouration. The backing paper shows some tearing. Lifting the backing paper shows no evidence of a maker's label beneath, although there do appear to be some indistinct letters inscribed in ink. The edge of the frame shows an indistinct incised inscription. The frame show evidence of historic woodworm activity.
A matched Victorian Cellini pattern ewer and pitcherAlfred Ivory, London 1866, and John Hunt & Robert Roskell, London 1880, Conventional ovoid form, one with a hinged cover, each with cast scroll handles formed as a woman's bust, the body profusely chased and embossed with classical masks, figureheads, animals and floral sprays between flutes and strapwork, raised on a stepped circular base, the waisted collars with later presentation inscriptions, height 31cm and 31.5cm, weight 66.3oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gold medal for 'The Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries 1587'tests as 23 carat gold A mid to late 19th-century later striking taken from the 16th-century original, the obverse featuring the bust of Sir Robert Dudley (1532-1588) the Earl of Leicester facing left, wearing a feathered cap, dressed in armour and draped, with legend: ROBE. CO. LEIC. ET. IN. BELG. GVBER. 1587: The reverse featuring a dog in a landscape which departs from a flock of sheep, with legend: INVITVS DESERO in field below the dog and around the edge: NON. GREGHM. SED. INGRATOS., 48mm diam., weight 69.5gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. Sir Robert Dudley (1532/33-1588), the first Earl of Leicester, was the favourite, and possible lover, of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Handsome and hugely ambitious, he failed to win the Queen's hand in marriage but remained her close friend to the end of his life. His arrogance, however, undermined his effectiveness as a political and military leader, and this medal effectively illustrates this character trait.Queen Elizabeth I was always trying to find some position to appease Dudley, her childhood friend and closest advisor, endeavouring to make him feel 'important' within her court. When a Spanish loyalist assassinated Prince William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch Revolt, in 1584, Queen Elizabeth I of England sent Robert Dudley to support the Dutch rebels. Consequently, in 1586, he was given the grand title of Governor and Captain-General of Holland, Zealand and the United Provinces (see 'Medallic illustrations 1', no 90, p.134). However, Dudley's subsequent conduct, rather than helping the fledging Republic, created much dissatisfaction and suspicion. The Dutch complained about his behaviour to the Queen, and, taking advantage of his temporary absence, conferred the command of the armies upon Maurice, second son of the late Prince of Orange. Dudley, irritated and thwarted in his ambitions yet again, petulantly quitted the Provinces in 1587. To demonstrate his pique at his dismissal, he had especially commissioned medals cast, which he dramatically distributed amongst his friends and allies on his departure. The obverse shows a three-quarters length bust of the Earl Leicester in armour, with a plumed hat, beard and an up-turned moustache, and the legend declaring his gubernatorial office. The reverse bear variants of a type showing a sheepdog unwillingly leaving his flock, representing Dudley and the date of 1587 in Roman numerals. The legend in Latin translates to 'Unwillingly I forsake not the flock, but the ungrateful'. Some medals were said to have been cast in gold, but none are known to exist today. Contemporaneous ones, cast and chased in lead, bronze, and occasionally silver, are extremely rare. Examples of originals can be found in the British Museum, under museum number M.6894 and The Frick Collection, accession number 2016.2.185; occasionally they appear at auction. The gold medal on offer today was presumably a re-strike taken from an original and as such is less sharp, but none-the-less a rare example.Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, died on 4th September 1588 at Cornbury Park, in Oxfordshire. He had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to Buxton to take the waters. Unfortunately, he never made it, as he was taken violently ill at Cornbury and never left. With Robert Dudley's passing, Elizabeth I confined herself to her private apartment for days, overwhelmed by grief for her 'brother and best friend'. Elizabeth I kept a letter Robert sent her six days before his death, in a treasure box by her bed. It was found after she died in 1603, and had been touchingly labelled 'His last letter'. Vernon James Watney (1860-1928) was a master brewer and politician, who purchased Cornbury Park, an estate of about 5000 acres, in 1901. Its parkland is mainly surrounded by an ancient forest, the Forest of Wychwood, farmland and a deer park. Watney was also High sheriff for Oxfordshire in 1908 and a member of Oxfordshire County Council, serving as vice chairman in 1927. It is apparent that Watney developed a fascination for Cornbury Park and the surrounding Forest, so much so that he wrote a book entitled 'Cornbury and the Forest of Wychwood'. It traces the history of Cornbury Park and the forest back one thousand years, to the Domesday period. This large tome was privately published by Hatchards, in 1910. Because of Watney's passion for Cornbury Park, he appeared to seek out items which had a shared history and association with the estate. To this end, he purchased the gold medal on offer of Sir Robert Dudley, some time after 1901. Afterall, Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, had taken his last breath at Cornbury and as such was inextricably linked to the house that Watney had since purchased. It seems fitting that Vernon James Watney bought Sir Robert Dudley home.LiteratureEdward Hawkins, 'Medallic Illustrations 1 / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', (BMP: London, 1885), volume one, p.142 no 103Johann David Köhler, 'Historische Münz-Belustigung', Nürnberg, 1729-1750, XVI. 385Johann Hieronymus Lochner, 'Samlung Merkwürdiger Medaillen', 8 vol., Nürnberg, 1737-1744, VIII. 177.Gerard Van Loon Gerard, 'Histoire Metallique des XVII Provinces days Pays-Bas', 5 vol, La Haye, 1732-1837 (fol.) (There is also an edition in Dutch, but with different paging), I. 375John Pinkerton, 'The Medallic History of England to the Revolution', (Edwards & Son: London, 1790) (fol.), viii 1 Michael Vickers, 'The Medal of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester in the Bibliothèque Nationale', Numismatic Chronicle (1981), pp.117-119, plates 22-3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An early 19th century gold medal of John Colet the founder of St Paul's Schoolto reverse F. Pidgeon, first struck London 1801, tests as 23 carat gold A 19th century commemorative or prize medal, the obverse featuring the bust of John Colet facing right, draped and wearing a cap, with legend: JOHANNES COLETUS SCHOLAE PAULINAE FUNDATOR. MDXII.: The reverse of a classical scene of a student, reading, seated in front of a bookcase, against which leans another student holding a book in their right hand. On the bookcase are busts of Homer and Virgil, in the distance, on the left is the facade of the school, with legend in exergue INGREDERE UT PROFICIAS, designed by G.F. Pidgeon, 53mm diam., weight 115.1gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. This is a medal to commemorate the founding of St Paul's School by the Dean of St Paul's, John Colet (1467-1519). A silver version is held at the British Museum, under Museum Number BNK,ENGM.595LiteratureColonel M. H. Grant, 'Catalogue of British Medals since 1760', p.283Herbert Grueber, 'Medallic Illustrations Volume I / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', published and printed by the Order of the Trustees of the British Museum, London 1885, (p.25.5)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A continental silver bust of Napoleonincuse maker's mark 'CR', also incuse stamped 935S, importers mark for Berthold Muller, also indistinct import marksModelled as a bust of Napoleon in military uniform, raised on a square base with canted corners, height 13.5cm, weight 9oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Kings of Mauretania, Ptolemy (c. AD 20/1-40) AR Denarius, mint of Caesarea, dated RY 16 (c. AD 35/6 or 37/8), 2.23g. REX PTOLEMAEVS, diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy facing right. Rev. R A?I, palm tree with two bunches of dates. (Mazard 424; SNG Copenhagen -). About Fine for issue. Extremely Rare, no others on CoinArchives.
Charles II (1660-1685), Halfcrown, 1679 TRICESIMO PRIMO, fourth laureate bust right, reverse no stop after FRA or HIB, crowned cruciform shields, interlinked Cs in angles, six strings to harp, lett ered edge upwards, (ESC 481; Bull 480; Spink 3367). Overall extremely fi ne but probably about as struck for issue. A weak strike on obverse perhaps the result of a rusty die, the reverse much bolder and well struck.
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Oxford, 'Declaration' Half-Unite, 1643, larger crowned and draped bust left extending to the bottom of the coin, value behind, inner and outer beaded borders, legend reads from bottom left CAROLVS DG M BR FR ET HI REX. Rev, outer legend surrounds EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI. Inner legend declaration made at Wellington, Shropshire,September 1642; ‘RELIG PROT LEG ANGL LIBER PAR on continuous scroll, three even sized plumes above, date below, 4.42g (S.2742; N.2395; Brooker 858). Extremely fine and probably about as struck for issue.
Kings of Mauretania, Ptolemy (c. AD 20/1-40) AR Denarius, mint of Caesarea, dated RY 7 (c. AD 26/7 or 27/8), 2.07g. REX PTOLEMAEVS, diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy facing right. Rev. RA?VII, curule chair topped with wreath, transverse sceptre in front. (Mazard 442; SNG Copenhagen -). Very Fine. Pleasing tone. Well-centred and with a clear date. Extremely Rare, only one other on CoinArchives.
James II (1685-1688), Crown, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounds IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, edge inscribed +DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI TERTIO (S.3407; ESC.78; Bull 743). Old cabinet tone with some residual mint bloom, even detail in parts of hair with honest wear in line with the grade, set out on a round flan. Good fine on a round flan.
Victoria (1837-1901), Halfcrown, 1896, old veiled bust facing left, T.B. for Thomas Brock below truncation, legend surrounds VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REG. Rev, crowned spade shaped quartered shield within collar, seven strings to Irish harp, legend surrounds FID. DEF. IND. IMP, value below (S.3938; Bull. 2782; ESC. 730). Toned with reflective fields, subtle underlying lustre around the periphery, uncirculated, scarcer date.
Germany, The Awakening of Egypt, cast iron Medal 1915 by Karl Goetz , 57mm. Facing bust of Sir Edward Grey (1st Vis. Grey of Fallodon), with a horrifi ed look on his face, sweating and clasping his hands together; to left Death whispering into his ear and holding an hourglass over his other shoulder, SIR GREY ZEIG' DEINE MACHT! Sir Grey, show your strength, rev. Sphinx looking right, pyramids behind, ground line inscribed ÄGYPTEN / ERWACHT Egypt awakens; in background, the star-in-crescent (the Ott oman Empire) and below Ott oman troops mounted on camels rallying, (Kienast 166). Extremely Fine.
James I (1603-1625), Shilling, third coinage, sixth bust, mintmark rose (1620-1621), king crowned rightwith longer curly hair, denomination XII, behind, legend surrounds JACOBVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX, within beaded linear circle. Rev, square topped quartered shield of arms, reads QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET, 5.97g (S.2668; N.2124). Struck on full flan, legends clear for the most part despite some doubling, strong portrait with some annealing fissures mainly on obverse. In its feel and general aesthetic the above coin does resemble a ‘fine works’, especially so on the reverse. Test mark punches above shield, good very fine.
L. Julius Bursio (85 BC) AR Denarius, Rome, 3.75g. Laureate, winged and draped bust of Apollo Vejovis facing right, trident and club behind. Rev. Victory, holding reins and wreath, driving quadriga right, numerals above, L•IVLI•BVRSIO in exergue. (Crawford 325/1c Sydenham 728a). Good Very Fine or better. Somewhat weakly struck on reverse.
George II (1727-60), Sixpence, 1750, old laureate and draped bust left, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, plain angles, five strings to Irish harp, central garter star, date flanking top crown, legend reads, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E., (S.3711; Bull.1760; ESC 1620). Toned, bold very fine with reflective fields.
George II (1727-1760) Sixpence, 1728, young laureate and draped bust facing left, toothed border both sides. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter Star at centre, roses and plumes in angles, date either side of crown, milled edge (S.3707; Bull. 1740; ESC. 1606). Toned, about or near very fine.
George II (1727-60), Sixpence, 1731, young laureate and draped bust left, legend surrounding GEORGIVS. II DEI. GRATIA, Rev, crowned cruciform emblematic shields, roses and plumes in angles, reads M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E garter star at centre, date above (S.3707; Bull.1741; ESC.1607). Very fine.
Anne (1702-1714), Shilling, ‘Roses and Plumes’, 1708, Post-Union, third draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., Rev, crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in angles, five strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, legend reads MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG (S.3614; Bull.1401; ESC.1149). About very fine, reverse better. Rare. An important type for the discerning Shilling collector.
Kings of Mauretania, Ptolemy (c. AD 20/1-40) AR Denarius, mint of Caesarea, dated RY 6 (c. AD 20/1 or 21/2), 2.33g. REX PTOLEMAEVS, diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy facing right. Rev. R A?I, palm tree with two bunches of dates. (Mazard 414; SNG Copenhagen -). Good Very Fine and with a strong portrait and pleasing cabinet tone. Some surface deposits to the reverse, with the potential to be removed. Very Rare, only two others on CoinArchives.Bt. Baldwin’s (04/09/1991). Original ticket included, which appears to be in the hand of Simon Bendall, with a price of £135.
China, Republic, Yuan Shih-Kai "Plumed Hat" silver Dollar, no date (1914), Central Mint Tientsin, Commemorative for the Founding of the Republic of China; facing bust of Yuan Shih-Kai in military att ire. Rev. Value within wreath (KM Y-322; LM 858; K. 642). In NGC holder graded MS 62 (6134656-001). Beautiful golden tone.
Victoria (1837-1901), Gothic Florin, 1885, Type B8, crowned bust left, without WW below bust for engraver William Wyon, legend surrounds VICTORIA DG BRIT REG FD MDCCCLXXXV, within a border of arcs. Rev, four crowned shields cruciform, emblems in angles, value above, lower legend ONE TENTH OF A POUND, (S.3900; Bull.2908; ESC.861). Toned, some contact marks and two scratches, extremely fine with a soft initial strike.
Victoria (1837-1901), Halfpenny, 1890, young draped bust left, legend surrounding, VICTORIA D G BRITT REG FD, toothed outer borders both sides. Rev, Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue, denomination as legend (S.3956; Fr.362 : Dies 17+S). As struck with full original mint lustre and bloom, Encapsulated and graded by PCGS as MS64+RD. Superb.
Victoria (1837-1901), Double Florin, 1889, Jubilee issue, Tower mint. Crowned and veiled bust left, J.E.B on truncation for Joseph Edgar Boehm, legend surrounds VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star and centre ornamental sceptres in quarters, Arabic 1 in date, reads FID DEF BRITT REG, date fl anking top crown (S.3923; Bull.2701; ESC.398). Few contact marks, otherwise lustrous. Extremely fine.
Victoria (1837-1901), Halfpenny, 1887, young draped bust left, legend surrounding, VICTORIA D G BRITT REG FD, toothed outer borders both sides. Rev, Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue, denomination as legend (S.3956; Fr.358 : Dies 17+S). Much as struck, full lustre – encapsulated and graded as MS64+RD. Exceptional.PCGS Certification : 26290188
Anne (1702-1714), Sixpence, 1705, Plumes, draped bust left, legend surrounding ANNA DEI GRATIA. Rev, pre-union crowned cruciform late shields, five strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in alternate angles, date flanking top crown, legend reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REG (S.3593; ESC. 1584A; Bull 1449 R). Some contact marks, pleasing very fine with subtle reflective fields.
George II (1727-60), Shilling, 1731, young laureate and draped bust facing left, legend surrounding GEORGIVS. II DEI. GRATIA. Rev, four crowned shields cruciform, roses and plumes in alternate angles, garter star in centre, reads M.B.F.ET. H.REX.F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I. A.T.ET.E, (S.3698; Bull.1704; ESC.1194). Distressed tone, bold fine near very fine.
Victoria (1837-1901), Gothic Florin, 1880, Type B8, crowned bust left, without WW below bust for engraver William Wyon, legend surrounds VICTORIA DG BRIT REG FD MDCCCLXXX, within a border of arcs. Rev, four crowned shields cruciform, emblems in angles, value above, lower legend ONE TENTH OF A POUND, (S.3900; Bull.2900; ESC.854). Original mint bloom with lustrous fields, minimal soft points. About uncirculated , scarce.
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