AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold sovereign, 1900 M. Melbourne. Old, veiled bust left, T.B. below; VICTORIA · GRA · BRITT · REGINA · FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 62, certification number 6440482-018. NGC Census in this grade: 62.NGC Census in higher grade: 27Total NGC Census: 177Reference: Fr-24; KM-13; Marsh-160; McD-205; S-3875Mintage: 4,305,904.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
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GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820. Gold guinea, 1793. London. Fifth laureate bust of George III facing right. Legend reads ·GEORGIVS·III DEI·GRATIA·. / Crowned spade-shaped royal shield of arms, date below, abbreviated legend reads ·M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·.About very fine, ex. mount. Reference: Bull-723; Farey-1320; Fr-356; KM-609; MCE-397; S-3729Diameter: 24 mm.Weight: 8.4 g. (AGW=0.2474 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820. Gold guinea, 1794. London. Fifth laureate bust of George III facing right. Legend reads ·GEORGIVS·III DEI·GRATIA·. / Crowned spade-shaped royal shield of arms, date below, abbreviated legend reads ·M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·.Good very fine, lightly cleaned, lightly crimped, ex. mount. Small dig and light crimping, likely from removal of mount. Reference: Bull-725; Farey-1330; Fr-356; KM-609; MCE-398; S-3729Diameter: 24 mm.Weight: 8.4 g. (AGW=0.2474 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1978. Royal Mint. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS 65 , certification number 42637220. PCGS population in this grade: 16.PCGS population in higher grade: 4.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-309; S-SC1 (was 4204)Mintage: 6,550,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1978. Royal Mint. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS 65 , certification number 42637225. PCGS population in this grade: 16.PCGS population in higher grade: 4.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-309; S-SC1 (was 4204)Mintage: 6,550,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1978. Royal Mint. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS 65 , certification number 42637227. PCGS population in this grade: 16.PCGS population in higher grade: 4.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-309; S-SC1 (was 4204)Mintage: 6,550,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1980. Royal Mint. Proof. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.About FDC. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-311A; S-SC1 (was 4204)Mintage: 81,200.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1982. Royal Mint. Proof. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS 66 , certification number 42637237. PCGS population in this grade: 9.PCGS population in higher grade: 5.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-313A; S-SC1 (4204)Mintage: 20,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1982. Royal Mint. Proof. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS66 , certification number 42637238. PCGS population in this grade: 9.PCGS population in higher grade: 5.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-313A; S-SC1 (4204)Mintage: 20,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold sovereign, 1982. Royal Mint. Proof. Second crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D :. Design by Arnold Machin. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS 66 , certification number 42637239. PCGS population in this grade: 9.PCGS population in higher grade: 5.Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-313A; S-SC1 (4204)Mintage: 20,000.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AN ASSORTMENT OF MOSTLY STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY THEATRICAL GROUPS AND FIGURESFOR THE MOST PART MID 19TH CENTURY, SOME LATERIncluding a Parian bust of Jenny Lind and othersCondition Report: Potential purchasers are advised to check the lot in person for condition issues.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GROUP OF THREE PARIAN BUSTSVARIOUS DATES SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYComprising; a bust of Medusa, unmarked, 24cm high, a Copeland bust of Ophelia, after W. C. MARSHALL RA, 28cm high, and a bust of Clyte, unmarked, 29cm high Condition Report: Medusa has a firing fault verso.Clytie has been glued onto a socle base, not necessarily hers.Ophelia has a large chipped section to her socle.See images available from the Dept.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CARVED MARBLE PORTRAIT BUST 19TH CENTURY Possibly Dionysus Sardanapalus 61cm high, 43cm wide, 23cm deep overall Condition Report: Weathered and with stains, lichen and some surface loss (face, ears, wreath) commensurate with exposure. Structurally it appears sound but with some wear to base edges Marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A 20th century Parian bust of Beethoven together with four Delph plates. The bust on a socle and titled, H20cm, the plates featuring maritime scenes including 'St Vincent's Rocks' Condition Report: Beethoven bust has a small chip to the base and another to the hair. Plates are generally in good condition. One has heavy crazing and the example decorated with a ship has a small chip to the rim and spots of residue. Some light scratches and rubbing consistent with age and general usage.
Circa 1st century B.C. A carved marble herm boundary marker carved in the round as the bust of an adult male wearing a conical cap and with a full beard; dorsal pillar terminating behind the head. 7.3 kg, 31.5 cm high (12 3/8 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.From an important Paris gallery, France. Possibly an architectural element or herm: herma (Ancient Greek: ?????, usually called a 'herm' in English), is a sculptured stone block with a head and often a chest above an undecorated lower section on which male genitals may additionally be carved. From the Neolithic period onwards, in parts of Europe, divinities were worshipped in the form of either a heap of stones (cairn) or a wooden column. Piles of stones were created beside roads and at the borders of fields as they were cleared of pebbles, and religious respect was shown through the custom of each passer-by throwing a stone on the heap or offering a libation. In due course, the addition of a carved head (and phallus) to the column encouraged the belief that these monuments were especially favoured by divinities. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
2nd-3rd century A.D. A free-standing bronze imperial or military eagle terminal from a staff or a sceptre, modelled in the round in a dynamic pose standing on a globe, wings spread, head turned to the right, semi-naturalistic anatomical and feather detailing; the globe bearing an incised eight-armed stylised Macedonian star; sub-triangular lug to back of the neck; collar to globe with hollow underside. See Kirk, J.R., ‘Bronzes from Woodeaton, Oxon’ in Oxoniensia, 1949, pp.1-45; Mitten, D.G., Master Bronzes from the Classical World, Mainz, 1967, p.278, fig.271, for a similar eagle formed as part of a bust; Henig, M. & Munby, J., ‘Three Bronze Figurines’ in Oxoniensia 38, 1973, pp.386-387; Bird, J., ‘Catalogue of Iron Age and Roman artefacts discovered before 1995,’ in Poulton, R., Farley Heath Roman temple, Surrey Archaeological Collection, 93, 2007, pp.34-69; Toepfer, K.M., Signa Militaria. Die römischen Feldzeichen in der Republik und im Prinzipat, Mainz, 2011, pls.146-147; Durham, E., ‘The Silchester Bronze Eagle and Eagles in Roman Britain’ in Archaeological Journal 170, 2013, pp.78-105; Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 44. 166 grams, 88 mm high (3 1/2 in.). with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, UK, 16 May 2002, lot 301.Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11582-198947 In the Roman world, the eagle was associated with the god Jupiter or Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, and was seen as ‘the symbol and agent of apotheosis after death’. An eagle was released from the top of an emperor’s funeral pyre to signal the journey of the soul towards heaven. A sacred attribute of Jupiter, this eagle terminal may have been attached to a sceptre of the statue of the god. Eagles were also the principal standard of the legions, and became the military symbol for excellence. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price] A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
14th-16th century A.D. and later. A marble bust of Emperor Constantine with the hair formed as large lank curls; narrow face with large almond-shaped eyes and broad mouth; face reworked from an earlier late medieval head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand (11 7/8 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.From an important Paris gallery, France. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
19th-20th century A.D. A bronze head of a youthful male athlete modelled naturalistically in the round in 1st-2nd century A.D. style. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 15.143, for a similar bust of 1st-2nd century A.D. date. 8.7 kg, 37 cm high (14 1/2 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.From an important Paris gallery, France.
20th century A.D. A hollow-formed bronze bust of a youthful clean-shaven male with short curly hair, with a subtle smiling expression; mounted on a custom-made stand. 18.4 kg total, 42 cm high including stand (16 1/2 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.From an important Paris gallery, France.
3rd-2nd century B.C. and later. A lozengiform gold brooch with bifurcated corners picked out in filigree, catchplate to reverse; central oval cell with filigree borders, set with a intaglio gemstone displaying a male bust facing left. 9.55 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Acquired in the 1950s-1990s. Ex Mansees collection. Ex private Chicago, USA, collection, 1995. English private collection.
2nd century A.D. or later. A gold finger ring with narrow hoop, disc bezel with fluted rim, inset garnet intaglio male bust with Julian hairstyle. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 320, 321, for type. 4.68 grams, 25.34 mm overall, 23.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
An Enoch Wood Staffordshire pearlware bust of Reverend John Wesley, Burslem, c.1800-20, modelled three-quarter length, wearing a curled wig, black robes and white collar, on a waisted rectangular section socle base, the reverse with plaque inscribed THE REVD JOHN WESLEY M.A./DIED MAR 2. 1791/AGED 88/ENOCH WOOD SCULP/BURSLEM, 32cm highProvenance: Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best-known as the author John le Carré.Condition Report: A couple of minor losses of glaze to the corners of the socle base, and to some of the folds of drapery, a layer of glaze collected at the fold of the hair to the reverse of the bust, the black paint somewhat thinly applied in areas although this is from the manufacturing process.
A pair of French spelter cassolette, late 19th century, the reversible sockets with female bust finials, the tapering bodies with stylised masks hung with chains, on circular black marble bases, 26cm high; together with a pair of French spelter sphinx candlesticks, on circular black marble bases, 25cm high (4)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
Three silver Art Union of London medallions, comprising: Francis Chantrey, by W. Wyon, obverse with portrait profile bust, reverse with Chantrey's sculpture of Watt, exergue dated 1846, inscribed ART UNION OF LONDON to edge, 54mm; John Bacon, Sculptor, by J.S. Wyon, reverse with Bacon's statue of Samuel Johnson, 1864, 54mm; and one by H. Weigall, obverse with relief portrait of John Flaxman, reverse with Mercury supporting Pandora, inscribed ART UNION OF LONDON 1854 to edge, 55mmtogether with a Royal Academy of Arts silver medallion, by W. Wyon, awarded in 1832 to the Scottish architect David Brandon profile with profile bust of Queen Victorian, reverse with representation of the Torso Belvedere, STUDY inscribed below, 55mm (4)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
A Charles II silver medal, obverse with bust laureate bust inscribed CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA. MAG. BRIT. FRAN. ET. HIBER. REX, reverse with Britannia seated on the seashore, inscribed FAVENTE DEO. Ex. BRITANNIA. Edge. CAROLVS * SECVNDVS * PACIS * ET * IMPERII * RESTITVTOR * AVGVSTVS., 56mm; together with other various silver, white metal, and bronze commemorative medallions, including: a silver medal, James III, The Old Pretender, Appeal Against the House of Hanover 1721, by O. Hamerani, draped and cuirassed bust right, VNICA SALVS around, reverse with Hanoverian horse trampling upon the lion and unicorn, view of London beyond, 49mm; together with a bronze version of the same medal, 1721, 49mm; and others (lot)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
A collection of bronze commemorative medallions, to include: Alexander Pope, by J. A. Dassier, 1741, 54mm; Charles James Fox, 1800, 52mm; The Death of Charles James Fox 1806, by T. Webb, 53mm; The Assassination of Spencer Perceval, by William Turnpenny, bust of Spencer Perceval left, reverse with Britannia standing upon a sarcophagus and in a state of grief, 48mm; Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, 1744, by A. Dassier, 54mm; John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyle, 1st Duke of Greenwich, 1743, 54mm; The Duke of Wellington, obverse inscribed ART COMES DE WELLINGTON, 53mm; The Duke of Marlborough, Carolus Spencer, 1742, 54mm; Abraham de Moivre, mathematician, by J. A. Dassier, 1741; and others (approx. 25)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
A collection of bronze medallions, to include: a Napoleon I example, obverse with profile bust of Napoleon, reverse with double profile deity busts and inscribed ROME PARIS, 1809 to exergue, 40mm; a medallion commemorating the execution of Louis XVI, 21 January 1793, with conjoined profile busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, reverse with execution scene, 50mm; a single bust medallion of General Lafayette, 47mm; another commemorating the execution of Marie Antoinette, obverse with bust, reverse with execution scene, 47mm; an Italian commemorative medallion by Nicola Cerbara, obverse with profile bust of Michelangelo, dated in exergue 1828, reverse with Michelangelo's image of the Prophet Zacharias on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 56mm; a bronze Papal medallion, obverse with profile portrait of Pius XI, reverse with Papal arms, 65mm; an example with bust of Antonio Canova to obverse, reverse inscribed COLLEGIUM ARTIFICUM A DIVO LUCA IN FURNERE D.D. and dated 1822, 52mm; and six others (13)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
A collection of bronze medallions, to include: one with conjoined busts of Marie Alexandrowna and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh by Christian Schnitzspahn to obverse, reverse with an angel with wings spread and supporting a crowned shield of arms, with date 23 January 1874, 63mm; another with Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, 1827, obverse with bare head bust, reverse with legend and date in 23 lines, 60mm; a bronze medallion commemorating the visit of King George IV to Southampton, 1823, 52mm; a medallion with bust of His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, reverse with George seated on a throne, 1821 in exergue, 48mm; and other bronze medallions and a gilt metal medallion (lot)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
A Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee bronze medallion, by J. E. Boehm and F. Leighton, obverse with crowned and veiled bust of Victoria, reverse with enthroned figure of Empire facing, Mercury and Time at her feet, around her the figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, two cherubs above, in Royal Mint case, 77mm; together with a Crystal Palace medallion, obverse with bust of Paxton, by L. C. Wyon, reverse with view of The Crystal Palace, inscribed CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, signed PINCHES, 62mm; a Great Exhibition Exhibitor medallion, 1851, with profile bust of Prince Albert, 44mm; a bronze medal for Handel Festival Crystal Palace, 1857, 42mm; a white metal Universal Exhibition of London 1862 medallion, 49mm; a white metal medallion with profile bust of Victoria inscribed VICTORIA: IMPX. REGA., reverse with crown and crest, inscribed G. LOOS / D. BERLIN in exergue, 55mm; and other white metal coins and medallions (lot)Provenance: The Property of John Kenworthy-Browne FSA
Five Victorian bronze and silver medallions, all in fitted cases, comprising: two silver National Rifle Association medallions, each obverse with a 14th century archer and 19th century rifleman flanked by dates 1300, 1500 and 1860, inscribed WATERLOW & SONS. LIM. above SIT PERPETUUM in exergue, each reverse inscribed N.R.A. ASHBURTON SHIELD, both engraved CHARTERHOUSE H.C. HOLLEBONE and one dated 1895, 57mm; two 1837-1897 Victoria Diamond Jubilee bronze medallions, each obverse with old head Victoria and inscribed VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII, each reverse depicts young head portrait with 1837 below, inscribed LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA, 55mm; and a bronze Great Exhibition medallion, designed by W. Wyon, obverse with a bust of Prince Albert, reverse with globe surmounted by a dove with outstretched wings, and inscribed EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS MDCCCLI, engraved to edge UNITED KINGDOM. CLASS 29. NO.165, 44mm diameter (5)
A pair of French gilt-bronze and champlevé enamel urns, c.1880, in the manner of Barbedienne, each with flared rim and concave profile neck above tapered cylindrical body, with twin female bust handles, on waisted socle with acanthus decoration above circular base with four scrolling gilt-bronze feet, 30.5cm high Condition Report: Each vase has discolouration to the enamelling, possibly from attempted polishing or cleaning of the metal. The rim and shoulder of one vase is warped possibly from denting. Each of the socle bases are slightly loose from the bodies and can be moved with force. The feet each have drill holes possibly indicating they once stood on decorative bases.
A pair of bronze and alabaster uplighters, by Maitland Smith, late 20th century, the shades with floral sheet metal rims above busts of Diana on tapered stems terminating in feet, on stepped rectangular plinth bases, each with maker's label to underside, 189.5cm high (2)It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use.Condition Report: One of the lamps is damaged where the bust joins the upright. As can be seen from the online photographs, it is leaning and there are losses at the top of the upright. It can be restored but would need to be executed by a professional restorer. This same lamp has a knock and crack to the shade, a hairline fracture at the front of the upright and some losses to the stepped base. The other lamp is in better condition with only nicks to the bases. The bronze mounts to both are tarnished overall and there is some slight mis-shaping to the petals at the top of the shades.It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use.
Jan Zalud, b.1955, Tasting the Air, 1993, hand-wound automaton, carved limewood, cord, 28.5cm high; together with another by the same artist, Fishing birds, 1999, a hand-wound automaton, limewood on oak base, incised monogram, approx. 31.3cm high, 17cm wide, 14.7cm deep (2)Sir Nicholas Goodison noted:Tasting the Air: This is a no static bust. The jaw opens and the tongue emerges to taste the air, while the eyes move up and down, maybe reflecting the taste. The bust is carved from a branch and the mechanism is housed inside it. Jan Zalud emigrated from Czechoslovakia when the Russians invaded in 1968, aged 13. He trained in fine art at Sunderland Polytechnic and started carving puppets in 1980. This led to automata, but carving has remained his first passion. His preferred wood is limewood.Fishing Birds: the pelicans appear one by one with opening beaks in a rhythmic display.Provenance:Tasting the Air: Purchased, Crafts Council Shop at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, January 1993. Exhibited, A Collectors Collection, Strawberry Hill, June-November 2014.Fishing Birds: Purchased, Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, 1999. Exhibition, Wind up: an Exhibition of Automata, April May 1999.Roseberys do not guarantee the working order of any automata or toy.Condition Report: Tasting the air - is slightly stiff when wound and occasionally the mechanism gets stuck, but it does generally work when wound. Otherwise in good condition. Fishing Birds - is currently working when wound. Splits to wood to front underneath the winding handle. Minor splits to reverse. Both with Sir Nicholas Goodison's inventory number to underside.
A Victorian Parian ware bust of William Ewart Gladstone, by Adams & Co, after E. W. Wyon, third quarter 19th century, modelled in high collar, bow tie, waistcoat and frockcoat, on a waisted socle, impressed to the reverse E W WYON F / GLADSTONE / ADAMS & CO / PUBLISHED BY JOHN STARK ETRURIA, REGISTERED APRIL 25 1866, 40cm highProvenance: The Property of the late Lord Avebury.Condition Report: This bust is in generally good, ready to place condition. There are no apparent damages or restorations but there is small, dark horizontal firing fracture beneath the ribbon of the bow tie on the true right side. The surface is a little dirty and would benefit from a gentle clean and there are some dark specks in places. The reverse has some dark marks to the back of the head and along the top edge of the truncation but these can be gently cleaned away.
A COLLECTION OF TREEN AND CARVED WOOD, comprising an African Art tribal bust of a female, two water buffalo, a 1973 Tiger II trophy topped with a chrome Jaguar car mascot, a small glass fronted cabinet with copper detail, two wooden hat stands, etc (12) (Condition Report: most pieces in fair condition)
A BOX AND LOOSE PHOTOGRAPHS, CERAMICS, METAL WARES AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include two boxed Royal Worcester Noddy characters 'Noddy' and 'Tessie Bear', mid twentieth century portrait and landscape photographs by two or more photographers, at least one having connections to Burton Upon Trent, four brass Babycham deer, two boxed Grants of Dalvey pocket flasks, a wooden bust of Mr Punch height 18.5cm, various prints, etc (1 box + loose) (sd)
Neoclassical bust modeled as Minerva, goddess of war and justice, wearing helmet with ram designs and armor.Bust screwed to round plinth. Wedgwood Etruria 1891 and title Minerva stamped to rear of bust. Issued: 1891Dimensions: 9"L x 10"W x 18.5"HManufacturer: WedgwoodCountry of Origin: EnglandAge related wear.
Black basalt bust modeled as Mercury, messenger of the gods, with winged helmet. Modeled in the classical style.Bust screwed to round plinth. Wedgwood stamped to bust beneath shoulders and beneath plinth. Issued: 19th c.Dimensions: 5"L x 6.5"W x 10"HManufacturer: WedgwoodCountry of Origin: EnglandAge related wear.
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