An English silver-hilted small-sword, London silver hallmarks, circa 1760 with hollow-triangular blade etched with scrollwork over the lower section (worn), silver-gilt hilt, comprising small double-shell-guard, a pair of slender arms, quillon with globular terminal (repaired), knuckle-guard, globular pommel, solid grip of oval section, and decorated with symmetrical patterns of scrollwork and stylised flowerheads on a punched matted ground throughout (hallmarks rubbed); another, London silver hallmarks for 1724, with hollow-triangular blade, silver hilt including double shell-guard with moulded border, globular quillon, knuckle-guard, and flattened drop-shaped pommel (and original grip of twisted silver wire); and an English small-sword, mid-17th Century, with blade of flattened hexagonal section, stamped 'Tomas' and 'Aiala' within a short fuller on the respective faces, iron hilt comprising a pair of short spatulate quillons with slightly forward-canted cusped terminals, compressed oval pommel, encrusted with silver foliage, expanded flowerheads and a neo-classical bust all on a pounced ground, and wooden grip (binding missing) the first: 80 cm ; 31 .5 in blade (3)
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A French silver-hilted hunting hanger, dated 1773 with broad slightly curved faux damascus blade cut with a broad fuller on each face and double-edged towards the point, decorated with a gilded panel filled by a profile bust of a Turk between the initials 'SC' on one side and the date and 'Constantinople' on the other side at the forte, silver hilt comprising broad short cross-piece decorated with repousee foliage and a stylised scallop on each side, and large ebony grip fitted with a silver repousee collar at the base and applied with stars, a crescent and a profile bust of a Turk on each side (the grip cracked on one side); and a Mameluke-hilted sword for a child, by Phelps & Co., Calcutta, Delhi & Simla, 19th Century, with etched blade, gilt-brass cross-piece cast in low relief, bone grip-scales, in its silver-plated steel scabbard engraved with scrolling foliage and large gilt-brass mounts cast en suite with the cross-piece, contained in its mahogany presentation case lined with padded blue silk (now faded to light brown) the first: 54.4 cm ; 21.375in blade (2) The hunting sword commemorates the Ottoman victory against the Russians outside Constantinople in 1773, which led to the Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainardji and the end of Catherine the Great's first war with the Turks in 1774.
TWO GEORGE III WAX CAMEOS, one of a child, bust length, inscribed verso "Raphael/infant", an oval plush mount 46mm x 37mm, (1.8in x 1.4in), sight size, the other of a reclining greyhound, circular, on worn plush mount, 42mm, (1.7in) diameter, each within gilt metal mount and black papier maché frame
Tompion: A LATE GEORGE III GENTLEMAN'S SILVER PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH, the white dial having arabic hour numerals, the fuseé movement with verge escapement having an elaborately pierced balance cock with bust portrait of a gentleman, signed Edwd. Tompion, London, No 142 32, the cases having matching hallmarks for Birmingham, 1818, maker S.P. (incuse), (no duty mark)
A Meissen group Allegorical of the Arts circa 1880, modelled as three putti around a wooden stand on which sits a Classical female bust, one putto drawing on a tablet, another examining a sculptural fragment, and the third standing holding a hammer and chisel, raised on a shaped base gilt with scrolls beneath a band of turquoise edged leaves tied with pink ribbon, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised model number 4, 20.2cm., 8in. small chip to two fingers of seated putto
A hair ornament with three-colour gold and enamel mount, apparently unmarked but probably French, late 18th century, of diadem form, inset with a central English oval enamel plaque painted imitating a cameo with the bust of young Hercules, flanked by two blue and black taille d'epargne enamel lyres, the gold ground chased with a quiver and laurel above coloured gold foliage on a sable ground, below a border of enamelled roundels, set on a tortoiseshell comb, height 11.7cm, 4.625in
A Sevres cylindrical teacup painted female bust panel with gilt foliated scroll ornamentation on blue ground and a saucer to match painted a bow and a quiver of arrows and musical instruments, blue scroll mark; a Meissen miniature circular tapered teacup and saucer with alternate painted panels of figures in landscapes and purple floral decoration and a Meissen similar circular tapered cup painted floral sprigs with fluted rim and saucer to match. (6)
A late 19th Century carved oak coal purdonium, the raised super structure carved with a bear's mask and fitted a single drawer with carved bird handle, a crowned male bust to the recess and bracket supports, the hinged fall-flap below enclosing the detachable coal container with further carved decoration, raised on a cut-away plinth base, 22in. x 50in. high.
Gentleman's Longines wristwatch, the dial with a bust of Saddam Hussein; three cast metal plaques; and an Iraq 250 Dinars note Note: The watch in this lot was presented to the vendor by Tariq Azig when, as part of the Mariam Appeal, the vendor and others including George Galloway, travelled to Baghdad from Glasgow in a bus to deliver essential medicines and equipment. The plaques are mementos of the journey
Plated wares, comprising: a three piece condiment set, on a round plain tray, a three piece condiment set, on an oval stand, with a carrying handle, a tea strainer, a napkin ring, a tea strainer with an integral stand, a small cut glass mustard pot and a small trinket box, the lid decorated with the bust portrait of a lady.
Mostly 9ct gold jewellery, comprising: a flat link necklace, on a boltring clasp, a serpentine link necklace, on a boltring clasp, a two colour gold gate bracelet, on a heart shaped padlock clasp, a multiple link bracelet, on a boltring clasp, a pair of shell cameo earstuds, designed as bust portraits and four further pairs of earstuds.
A silver coloured medallion designed by L C Wyon dated 1863 bearing a bust of Prince Albert and for the Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, presented to B H Baden Powell CIE for his paper on "Indian Manufactures from a Practical Point of View" Session 1885-6, 5.5cm (2.25") diameter, two others Brewers & Allied Traders, won by Cheltenham Original Brewery Co Ltd 1925 and 1929 and a silver medallion in a case
Felix Martin Miller, British, b.1820, A BUST OF THE NAIAD 'OENONE', Oenone titled and signed: F.M. Miller, together with a bust of Caesar Augustus after the antique, each on green scagliola columns Miller is recorded in Graves, p.249 as working from 24 Ebury Street. His study for Oenone is dated to 1860, entry no. 1088height including column 163cm.W
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