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Lot 223
Spain: a collection of awards for campaigns in Cuba, comprising: Medal for Cuba, 1869-80, silver, diamond shape flanked by wreaths, 37.2 mm, mural crown suspension, nearly extremely fine; a copy of the last, lacking the crown, very fine; a reduced size version, 27.8 mm, clasps for 1869 and 1875, good very fine; Medal for Jolo, 1876, bronze, 31.9 mm, bust of Alfonso XII with sideburns and moustache, good very fine or better; 'Constancy' medal for Cuba, 1882, a private silver plated copy, circular with projecting fleurs de lis, nearly extremely fine; and two reduced size medal for the Vencedores de Jolo (Victors of Jolo), 23.6 mm, bronze, one unmounted, very fine and extremely fine. [7]
Lot 28
Mary Tudor (1553-1554), The State of England, cast bronze medal, 1554, by Jacopo da Trezzo (c. 1514-1589), bust of Mary, to left, wearing an elaborate gown and cap adorned with jewels, beaded border, rev. Peace seated on a throne, temple to right, supplicant figures beset by hailstorms to left, above, heavenly rays, below, water, CECIS VISVS TIMIDIS QVIES, 65 mm (Eimer 33; Attwood 80; Arm I, 241/3; Scher Currency of Fame, 54), possibly a contemporary cast, some tooling to portrait, field and reverse, pierced, very fine.
Lot 50
A Peninsula and Waterloo group of three medals to Private Andrew Lehmann, 1st Line Battalion King's German Legion: Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps: Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, St Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (ANDREW LEHMANN, 1ST LINE BN K.G.L.), official correction to 'BN', scratching to bust, otherwise good very fine or better; Waterloo 1815 (ANDREW LEHMANN, 1ST LINE BATT. K.G.L.), steel clip and small ring suspension, contact marks to edge, good very fine or better; Hanover: 25 Year Service Cross, light wear to gilding. [3] Ex. Palmer Collection 1919.
Lot 249
Spain: a collection of orders and medals, 20th Century. including: the Order of Africa, medal in bronze, Cruz de Guerra (2), one with palms, one without (1942-75); Medal Commemorating the Coming of Age of Alfonso XIII, bust with laurels, silver; Medal for the Catalan Volunteers, 1914-18; and other items. [13]
Lot 328
A collection of British coins, including; Elizabeth II, fifty pence, 1969, a mis-struck example with irregular rim; Victoria, copper penny, 1859 (S 3948), good very fine or a little better; George III, silver halfcrown, 1818, small head (S 3789), good very fine or better; Edward VII, silver crown, 1902 (S 3978), better than extremely fine; Victoria, silver coins (6), 1887, Jubilee bust: crown, double florin (Roman I), halfcrown, florin, shilling, threepence (small head), all extremely fine or significantly better; (S 3921, 3922, 3924, 3925, 3926, 3931) George III, copper twopence, 1797, Soho Mint (S 3779), good very fine or better. [11]
Lot 27
Four medals: Elizabeth I, Defeat of the Spanish Armada ('Dangers Averted'), a 19th Century copper-gilt electro type with anepigraphic obverse, 47 mm, signs of having lost a clip type suspension, very fine; Charles I, memorial, bronze, 50 mm, bust right, rev. a hand holding a crown and emerging from a cloud over a pastoral landscape (E 162a), in a glazed frame (one glass missing) within a fitted case (the latter, and possibly the whole, 19th century), fabric adhering to edges, good very fine; Anne, Queen Anne's Bounty 1704, silver, 44 mm, bust left, rev. Anne presents a charter to kneeling clergy (E 404), irregularly toned otherwise about extremely fine; William Pitt, First Lord of the Treasury 1799, bronze, 53 mm, bust left, rev. encomium within a wreath (E 912), near very fine. [4]
Lot 29
Spain: Philip II (1556-1598), the Conquest of the New World, bronze medal, c. 1560, a contemporary Dutch copy of Gianpaolo Poggini's medal, armoured bust of the King left with small ruff collar, PHILIPPVS II HISPAN ET NOVI ORBIS OCCIDIVI REX, rev. A figure of the Indies moves towards three Spanish ships, native figures with a llama following behind, INDIA in exergue, 38 mm (Attwood 1084; van Loon I, 283; Armand I, 239; Betts 12), a contemporary and well cast example, pierced, very fine and rare.
Lot 7
A very rare Dutch engraved royal armorial portrait goblet and cover, circa 1665-8Southern Netherlands, the round funnel bowl decorated to one side with the profile bust of Charles II of Spain looking to dexter, two winged putti blowing trumpets holding a crown above his head, the opposing side with the crowned arms of the Emperor flanked by pendant garlands of fruit and flowers, set on a tall multi-knopped stem incorporating two hollow inverted balusters divided by mereses, the wide folded conical foot and domed cover engraved with floral and foliate garlands, the cover with a twisted ring finial on a hollow flattened knop, 32.5cm high (2)
Lot 19
Three Williamite wine glasses, 18th century and laterThe engraving later and perhaps by Franz Tieze, one with a flared bucket bowl solid at the base, with the equestrian portrait of King William III, beneath a banderole inscribed 'THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF KING WILLIAM III', the rim with a stiff-leaf border, the multi-spiral airtwist stem with shoulder and central knops, 16cm high, a goblet finely engraved with two bust portraits of King William and Queen Mary, the rim inscribed 'THE GLORIOUS & IMMORTAL MEMORY OF KING WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY', on a teared plain stem and folded conical foot, 18.3cm high, together with a later wine glass, the conical bowl with an equestrian portrait of King William, inscribed 'THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF KING WILLIAM III' and 'NO SURRENDER', the reverse with 'BOYNE 1ST IULY 1690' over 'T.C.S.C', on a plain swelling stem between collars and a conical folded foot, 15.7cm high (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
Lot 42
An engraved portrait airtwist wine glass of Jacobite interest, circa 1750The round funnel bowl later engraved, perhaps by Franz Tieze, with a portrait bust of Prince Charles Edward Stuart within a tied laurel wreath, flanked by two sprays of five-petalled roses on thorny stems, both with one closed bud, the reverse inscribed 'Fiat' above a small moth, the multi-spiral stem with a shoulder knop, on a conical foot, 17.3cm highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
Lot 312
A large Chamberlain biscuit bust of the Duke of York, circa 1827-30Modelled on a plain square plinth, the circular socle with a narrow turned band around the edge, the Duke with his head turned slightly to his right, 22.8cm high, incised to reverse 'H. Chamberlain and Sons/ Royal Porcelain/ Manufacturers/ Worcester/ and /155 Bond St/ London'
Lot 403
DAVID WATSON STEVENSON (1842–1904) MARBLE BUST OF A GIRL (MARIA), DATED 1879 bears inscription verso D.W. STEVENSON A.R.S.A. SC./ EDIN. 1879; raised on an associated mahogany column plinth, with carved floral swag decoration, the fluted sides with husk-carved stop fluting (Dimensions: bust 56cm high; column 108cm high) (Qty: (2))(bust 56cm high; column 108cm high)Footnote: Note: Renowned for his portrait sculptures in bronze and marble, David Watson Stevenson is arguably most recognised for his bronze rendering of William Wallace, which can still be seen on the Wallace Monument in Stirling. His naturalistic depictions of figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots, James VI of Scotland and Robert Tannahill won him many accolades, shortly after his 8 year apprenticeship with sculptor William Brodie in the 1860s. Stevenson frequently exhibited at the Royal Academy in London and, by 1876, he was elected Associate at the Royal Scottish Academy.Condition report: Bust: In good general condition although with quite a lot of surface dirt and a few scuffs to marble here and there, eg fringe, folds of blouse One or two tiny chips here and there; one to lace trim, LH facing puff sleeve and a larger chip to LH facing puff sleeve One or two minor further marks here and there across the piece Matched column: In reasonable condition with crisp carved detail Top rim has two large chips running along the moulding The garland has a few minor chips here and there to petals but nothing significant Otherwise minor marks, nicks, scuffs and surface scratches here and there, consistent with age and use
Lot 91
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL PERCY (1750-1820) WAX PORTRAIT, REPUTEDLY OF ADMIRAL GUTHRIE depicted in profile, with a powdered wig, ruff, waistcoat, and greatcoat, in a glazed walnut frame (Dimensions: Bust 9.5cm high; 18.7cm x 16.5cm x4cm inclusive of frame)(Bust 9.5cm high; 18.7cm x 16.5cm x4cm inclusive of frame)Footnote: Note: Samuel Percy (1750-1820) was a wax modeller from Ireland, and trained at the Dublin Society's Schools. He first exhibited work in the city in 1772, before moving to London in c.1777 where he showcased his work at the Royal Academy in 1786, 1803 and 1804. He was a prolific worker, and was considered the best wax modeller of his time. He tended to model sitters in profile until 1790 when he turned his hand to full face reliefs. Examples of his work are held at the Nation Portrait Gallery, London and by the National Trust Collections.Condition report: we have not examined the portrait out of the frame overall good condition, the face with good colour and detail the ruff has lost some of it's white colour the frame is in good order with double glazing; this may indicate the outer frame is later and made to encase an earlier frame; in our opinion the outer frame dates to the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. figure looks like a combination of tinted wax with painting there is no discernable signature the reverse of the frame inscribed in two different hands; the first says 'Admiral Guthrie', and beneath it in a separate hand 'WAX by SAMUEL PERCY 1750-1820' by family repute, the matriarchal family tree included members of the Guthrie family and this portrait is believed to have come through that connection, although no further identification was provided. Our own research has not been able to identify the sitter with any degree of certainty
Lot 191
Two small 19th century bronze patinated bustsComprising: a bust of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612-1650) modelled full face wearing armour on a waisted socle with a tablet inscribed ‘Montrose’, 18.5cm high, together with 19th century patinated bronze bust of Charles II modelled looking sinister, on an ebonised octagonal base, 20cm high. (2)
Lot 192
A lead bust of King Charles I, 17th century in the manner of Francesco Fanelli and Hubert Le SueurOn a tapered marble socle with amorini mask, 40cm high.The Florence-born sculptor Francesco Fanelli (1590-1653) came to England in the early 1630's and by 1635 was employed by Charles I. Compare his marble bust of Charles I in the collection of the V & A Museum (A.3 -1999).His contemporary the Frenchman Hubert Le Sueur (1580-1658) came to work at the court in 1625 shortly after the King's marriage to Henrietta Maria. He specialised in bronze as well as marble. Compare his marble bust of Charles I, also in the V & A Museum (A.35 - 1910).
Lot 193
A group of Charles I memorabiliaComprising: a 19th century patinated bronze standing figure of Charles I, on a rectangular black marble base, 36cm high, a 19th century carved oak figural fragment of a standing Charles I, 47cm high, a silvered metal relief of Charles I on horseback, within an oval glazed frame, 22cm high, an oval horn snuff box with a pressed metal intaglio bust of Charles I, 8cm wide, a medal of Charles I in a brass frame, 5cm diameter and another, 7cm diameter, and a commemorative medal of Charles II, 8cm diameter. (7)Please note: only contains one medal of Charles I. Overall there are six items in this lot and not seven.
Lot 221
A group of figures and objects, 19th century and laterComprising: a 19th century small boxwood figure of a king, probably a chess piece, within an associated oak carved niche, 16cm high, together with a horn snuff box, 7cm wide, a horn model of a greyhound, on a rosewood base, 15cm wide, a plaster Madonna and child within an ebonised and glazed frame, 10cm high, an alabaster of St Cecilia, 10cm wide and another similar 19th century example in ivory, 6cm wide, a small 19th century carved ivory bust of a lady on an ivory and boxwood turned base (a.f), 14cm high, an Italian polychrome carved figure and a stone and part glazed bust of a lady on a gilt associated stand, 18cm high and a shagreen cigarette box, 12cm wide. (10)N.B: Part of this lot requires a CITES license if exported outside the EUThe US Government has banned the import of ivory so part of this cannot be exported to the USA.
Lot 227
A carved white marble bust of the poet John Milton (1609-1674), 18th century, after a bust attributed to Edward PearceBased on a work of circa 1660, 32cm high.Provenance: By repute the family of Judge Jeffreys (1648-1689), sold to Patrick Donald in Canada when the family brought it to Canada and then had left Toronto to live in Port Carling.A similar example is in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG 3781).
Lot 233
A group of Parian and alabaster figures and busts, 19th centuryComprising: a small 19th century Robinson & Leadbeater Parian bust of C.H.Spurgeon, published by Revd G. Dunnett, on a square plinth, 12cm high, a plaster bust possibly of Judge James Hewitt (1712-1789), 16cm high, a Parian figure of a seated gentleman, 19cm high, a small 19th century alabaster bust of Dante on a later base, 17cm high and another of an Italian gentleman, 20cm high. (5)
Lot 234
Three 19th century Italian white marble portrait busts by Giovanni Insom (1775-1855)Comprising: pair of a lady and gentleman by Giovanni Insom (1775- 1855), both signed on reverse ‘INSOM FECE 1841’ , each 29cm high, together with another bust of a lady by Giovanni Insom, also signed on the reverse, 24cm high. (3)
Lot 237
An Italian sculpted alabaster bust of the poet Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), possibly 18th centuryBearded with a laurel crown on his head and wearing a buttoned doublet, standing on a later socle and associated column, bust 60cm high, socle 17cm high, column 93cm high.Provenance: The James Stanley McLean (1876-1954) Collection, Canada.Torquato Tasso was an Italian poet best known for his poem Gerusalemme liberata of 1581 (Jerusalem Delivered).
Lot 244
A group of female figures, 19th centuryComprising:a 19th century spelter figure of a seated neo-classical lady, on a later verde antico marble base, 21cm high, together with a 19th century bronzed plaster half torso bust of a young girl reading, on a square oak base, 22cm high, a 19th century carved pine bust of a young child, on an ebonised socle base, 28cm high, a small late 19th century carved bust of a young girl, 11cm high and a large Art Nouveau oak carved cartouche shaped wall mask of a lady within fruits and flowers, 46cm high. (5)
Lot 338
A George II carved mahogany bureau cabinet attributed to GillowsThe Greek key moulded broken pediment centred by a double 'C' scroll acanthus carved crest with unicorns and spear heads for the Wright family, above a Greek key frieze and a pair of shaped moulded panelled doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the lower part with a sloping fall enclosing a replaced tooled black leather writing surface, with central mirrored door flanked by two 'secret' reeded drawers, six shaped pigeonholes with fret carved upper drawers and a further six short drawers; above three long graduated drawers with a wreathed base moulding and acanthus carved feet, 101cm wide, 58cm deep, 241cm high.Provenance:Possibly Thomas Wright (1724-1790) of Mapperley Hall, Nottingham.Thomas Wright was the patriarch of a family of bankers who had widespread connections with Manchester, Stockport, Hull and Sheffield, premises in Long Row, Nottingham and extensively engaged with the importation of iron and timber.The unusual handles of this bureau bookcase are identical to those used on a writing table by Gillows for Colonel Howard of Levens Hall, near Kendal in 1808. The same handle pattern was also used by the firm as early as the 1760's, see S.Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Vol I, pl.305 and discussed in further detail in Vol II, pl. D8a.Richard Gillow wrote to Sir Fleetwood Hesketh of Rossall, Lancashire, who had commissioned a small library bookcase in September 1766:'In the opens or aprons of the pediment you may have a Busto, carved shield or your arms carved which (ever) you choose' The shields were carved in Lancaster by the firm, whilst the bust were always procured or made in London (p.358 Ibid.)
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