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Click here to subscribeA 19TH CENTURY SHELL CAMEO BROOCH, carved depicting the bust of Athena, within a rope border, Austrian 14 carat gold mark. Measures 4.5cm by 3.5cm, 11.9 gramsCONDITION REPORTThere is an area of loss along the edge following the lind of the plume of the helmet, and another area of loss to the edge at her left shoulder and various small losses to the edges. It fastens with a pin and c-hook.
A VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO AND HAIRWORK BROOCH, carved depicting the bust of Ceres, the reverse with a panel of tightly woven hair behind glass, within a fancy scroll frame. Measures 6.5cm by 5.5cmCONDITION REPORTGood overall condition with some light wear to the frame and some slight fraying to the edge of the hairwork panel. The centre can be turned to display either the cameo or the hairwork, however, it is not easy to fasten the clasp with the cameo to the reverse and forcing it may damage the cameo. It fastens with a pin and c-hook.
AN ONYX AND DIAMOND BAR BROOCH, a fluted onyx bar terminating in rose-cut diamond set fleur-de-lys, marked '18CT', length 5.3cm; together with A PLASTER CAMEO BROOCH, depicting Dante, in a gilt metal scroll frame; and A SHELL CAMEO BROOCH, depicting a female bust. (3)CONDITION REPORTGeneral wear/discolouration to the plaster cameo
A VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH, the oval cameo carved depicting the bust of a Bacchante, in a pivoting setting and a woven frame, measures 5.5cm by 4.5cm; together with TWO OTHER SHELL CAMEO BROOCHES; A VICTORIAN IVORY DOG'S HEAD STICK PIN; and A SILVER BANGLE. (5)CONDITION REPORTBacchante cameo with some minor wear to the frame, the cameo pivots but the reverse is vacant. Other items with general wear.
EARLY 19TH FRENCH BRONZE INKWELL, the cover formed as a bust of Moliere on a gilded socle, opening to reveal an interior fitted with two inkwells and a pounce pot, raised on a fluted circular column with applied plaque inscribed 'Moliere', on a square base, 19cm high Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
PLASTER BUST OF DR JOHN GRAHAM MACDONALD, the bust inscribed 'C. Maccalum S.C., 1867', the reverse in pencil 'Dr. John Graham Macdonald Burt MD F.R.S.E.', on a circular socle, on a marble cylindrical column, the bust 69cm high, 170cm high overall Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
VICTORIAN MARBLE BUST OF HUGH LIDDELL GRAINGER OF AYTON, with socle base, and on a simulated scagliola marble column plinth with square base, the bust 70cm high, 186cm high overall Ayton Castle, in the Scottish Borders, is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest baronial style buildings and was designed by James Gillespie Graham, one of Scotland's leading Gothic revival architects of the early 19th Century Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
BARON CARLO MAROCHETTI MID 19TH CENTURY MARBLE BUST OF SIR HUGH HAMILTON DALRYMPLE, Sixth Baronet of Leuchie, signed 'C. Marochetti and dated 1849' to the left edge, on a socle base, on a simulated scagliola marble column plinth with square base, the bust 67cm high, 182cm high overall Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
CYNTHIA McCRACKEN PORTRAIT BUST OF MAIRI HAY FINDLAY HAY (nee RANKIN) watercolour, signed lower right, 34cm x 24cm, framed and glazed, along with three other portrait studies of Marbaret Hepburn Dennison by Sylvia Foxlee; Beth Bowden by Keith Clements, and Mr W. M. T. by an unknown hand, of sizes (4) Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
19TH CENTURY CARRARA MARBLE BUST OF ANTINOUS, with socle base and on a pink marble cylindrical column and square base, 186 cm high overall Antinous was the male lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD76-138). In the Roman world, the concept of homosexuality was different to how it is understood today. Same-sex love found its precedent in Greek culture, in which relations between a younger and older man were seen as a valuable experience, and almost right of passage. In Rome there was no clear distinction between heterosexual and homosexual love, and the relationship between Hadrian and Antinous, the Grecian youth from the city of Bythinion-Claudiopolis in modern Turkey, must be viewed within this context. Relatively little is known about Antinous' life, aside from the fact that Hadrian toured Asia Minor in AD 123 and may have been introduced to the young man during this time. Many theories have surrounded his death on the Nile, including forced suicide by jealous courtiers and ritual sacrifice, though Hadrian maintained it was an accident. Whatever the explanation behind his death, at 19 Antinous was becoming a man, and therefore his relationship with the Emperor was untenable. The effect of Antinous' death was profound. Hadrian established a city in Egypt Antinoopolis in his honour and even encouraged his veneration as a deity. Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
A collection of items relating to the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925. Including octagonal bronze medal, by Pierre Turin (1891-1968), semi-nude female figure seated in clouds, reverse legend in tablet against floral background, in original box; plus silvered bronze plaquette by Ray Martin commemorating participation in the French Art Deco Exposition of 1925, in high relief and signed Ray Martin 1926 on obverse; plus original large bronze relief plaque, bust to centre flanked by putti, a/f later painted, approx 41 x 18cm; plus original catalogue "Catalogue General Officiel", Paris April - October 1925, Imprimerie de Vaugirard, 480pp and numerous pages of adverts at front and end, illustrations, map, silk fabric sample leaf et as called for, original printed wraps; plus bone purse, trinket box, 3 souvenir view/postcard albums, quantity of night view postcards of Exposition, "L'Illustration" issue 27 June 1925 with many ills. and much content Paris 1925 Art Deco Exposition, another L'Illustration 19 September 1925 similar (a/f), teasets and various plates, ceramics, china, card leaves with small mounted original photos showing various elements of exposition, related booklets, magazines, Perspex plaque etc
WWII Second World War Interest; Medallion for 'Outstanding Achievements in the Technical Branch of the Air Force' Nazi German Luftwaffe medal. Featuring a bust of Herman Goring to one side, with text surrounding. Eagle and swastika to the other. 7.5cm diameter. Provenance unknown, buyer discretion advised and sold 'as is'. In an associated case.
A Victoria Coronation Commemorative Earthenware Nursery Plate, circa 1838, of octagonal form, printed and overpainted with a bust portrait and inscribed VICTORIA REGINA Crowned 28 of June 1838 Born 24th May of 1819, Proclaimed 20th of June 1837 within a moulded flowerhead border, 17.5cm wide; A Similar Plate, printed and overpainted with THE QUEEN enthroned, Windsor Castle beyond, 16.5cm wide; A Circular Plate, printed en grisaille with ALBERT & VICTORIA, 15cm diameter; A Similar Diamond Jubilee Plate, printed en grisaille with a bust portrait of the Queen and dated 1897, 16cm diameter; and An Octagonal Plate, printed and overpainted with figures and inscribed FATHER MATTHEW ADMINISTERING THE TOTAL ABSTINANCE PLEDGE, 17.5cm diameter (5) . All free from chips, cracks and repair. Crazed and some enamel flaking.
A George III Wedgwood Gold-Mounted Jasperware Scent-Bottle, Etruria, Circa 1780, circular, one side with a portrait bust of William, Prince of Orange (1748-1806) and the other of Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), based on the Tassie glass-paste reliefs, each within floral swags, with gold screw cap, in fitted red leather case, the case 8cm high There would seem to have been two versions of this scent-bottle produced, ones like the present example and another in the collection of the British Museum (museum number 1887,0307,I.740), with swag borders and another with a plain stiff leaf border, for example one in the Royal Collection (RCIN 45805) and another in the Victoria and Albert museum (accession number 414:1291/ to B-1885) . There are some hairline cracks to the fluted collar and other typical minor cracks and firing flaws. The body fits snuggly into the leather case, though there is some extra space around the stopper. Other examples have a flat finial on the top of the finial. This is lacking on the present example, though there is no sign that it would ever have had one. There are some scuffs and marks to the case.
After Francesco Laurana (c.1430-1502): A Polychromed Terracotta Bust of a Lady, possibly Ippolita Maria Sforza, 51cm high This bust is derived from the marble original of about 1473 attributed to the sculptor Franceso Laurana in the collection of the Berlin Staatliche Museum. The original bust was badly damaged by fire during the Second World War. The bust is believed to depict Ippolita Maria Sforza (1446-1484) of the ruling family of the Duchy of Milan who married Alphonso of Aragon, eldest son of King Ferdinand I of Naples. Laurana was commissioned to produce a series of portrait busts of the Aragonese Royal ladies. Chips to the tip of her nose. Crazing to her hair. Flaking to the surface of her face. Other small chips and scuffs throughout. No cracks and free from restoration, 46cm by 51cm high
A Carved White Marble Bust of a Pharoah, in classical style, wearing typical headdress, 13cm high; A Carved Greenstone Figure of an Egyptian Deity, seated on a throne flanked by lions, 14cm high; and A Wooden Loom and Three Weaving Shuttles, in ancient Egyptian style, mounted on metal and perspex bases (6). Pharoah and Deity repaired. Bust originally part of a larger item.
English School (circa 1782): Miniature Bust Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing military uniform, on ivory, oval, 3.5cm by 2.5cm, in a gilt metal and enamel frame, the reverse glazed, with paper inscription Hy Trollope atat 26 born April 20 1756, in fitted leather case. Frame and glass with minor wear. Leather case worn.
A Royal Worcester Porcelain Scent-Bottle With Gilt Plate Mount, Design Registration Number 56943, circular, one side moulded with the bust of Queen Victorian within gilt-heightened roses, thistles and shamrocks, the other side with a central panel with roses, thistles and shamrocks and with the legends 'India'; 'Australia' and 'Canada' on the border, the gilt plate screw cap formed as the royal crown, 8.7cm high . Marked on base of bottle with Royal Worcester mark and design registration number. There is some loss to the gilding. The gilt plate mount with some discolouration.
A George III or George IV Silver-Mounted Sulfide Scent-Bottle, Probably by Apsley Pellatt and Co., London, Circa 1820, shaped circular, the front with a portrait bust, probably Price Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1827), wearing a military uniform, the back diamond-cut, with engine-turned hinged silver cover, 8.3cm high. There are some minor chips to the glass as well as some very minor bruises and scratches to the silver cover.
Red lacquered snuff boxof circular form, the pull-off cover with a relief of the bust of Louis XIV and Marie Therese, tortoiseshell interior, 6.2cm acrossCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
A Copeland parian bust of William Gladstone 34cm highCondition report: Collection of dirt in creases of suit and round the base. Light marking and slight discolouration overall with 3 longer marks to the reverse, longest measuring 3cm approx. Brown colouring and marking to base near the wooden plinth. Rubbing to the wooden plinth.
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