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Click here to subscribeAn Italian Murano Venetian glass clown of large form, bearing label. Height 31 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The glass clown is structurally sound. There are no major losses, the sticker on the front button is worn and does have part missing. There is some dirt to the glass which would wash off. On the right hand fingers there are very slight losses to the fingertips.
A cased dress set, comprising a pair of 9ct gold oval cufflinks with engine turned decoration, two dress studs and one button, one stud and three buttons deficient, Birmingham 1955 and 1964, 9.49g total, in a case by Searle & Co Ltd, 1 Royal Exchange, LondonCondition ReportOne of the studs is a later replacement. Different date and maker, and with a deeper milled edge to the back than the original stud.One stud and three buttons missing.Some discolouration to case interior, scuffs to exterior and paper covering peeling off over hinge.Surface marks/scratches to gold.
A pair of 9ct gold collar stiffeners, by Asprey, c.1970,London 1973, 4.15g, in an Apsrey caseCondition ReportSurface marks/scratches to surfaces.Approximately 50.90 x 6.70mm.No dents or deformations.Tarnish to surfaces, heavier to the ends. Small marks/scratches/dents to leather case. Very small area of minor furring to base edge of case. Some creasing around the button. Light scratches to button, no colour or surface loss. Tarnish to base metal button stud. Additional photos to view.
A collection of gentlemen's jewellery, comprising a pair of coral bouton dress studs, a French gold lapel stud or button, with sprung fitting, eagle poinçon, a single coral cufflink, a pair of French gold enamel buttons, eagle poinçon, a set of four French dress studs, eagle poinçon, and a gold pearl and diamond stick pin (qty.)Condition ReportSurface marks/scratches.Chips to the enamel.Nacre to pearl is worn.Weighable gold 9.59g totalVacant collet to the lapel stud/button.
A collection of silver jewellery, to include a gentlemen's silver curb link chain, a silver cylindrical link bracelet, three silver diamond set bangles, a silver diamond set bracelet, a pair of silver diamond set earrings, a pair of sterling silver Charles Tyrwhitt button form cufflinks with original box, bangles, bracelets, pendants, chains, rings, etc., 388.12g total (qty.)
A RARE SOLVIL DASHBOARD MOUNTING CHRONOMETRIC STOPWATCH, SWISS, 1920‘S the nickel plated case enclosing a white dial with split sweep seconds hand and subsidiary minutes and hours dials, the outer rim with 20 -1,000 scale for speed/distance calculation, winder at 12 o'clock, the dial rotating within case to reveal return button on the right and split seconds stop/return on left9.5cm diameter
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE-CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the white enamel dial with Roman chapter ring fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with half hour and hour strike on a gong, with silvered lever platform escapement and push button hour repeat. The case with folding handle and bevelled glasses17.5cm high handle up In very nice original condition. The case still retaining. it s original gilding with no cracks or damage to the dial. There is a tiny chip at the bottom edge of the back door glass panels, all other panels are in good undamaged condition. The movement strikes and repeats the correct hours and the original lever escapement is dirty but undamaged. The movement is complete and with a clean would be in good working condition. We do not guarantee mechanical parts or functionality.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY RARE DAVID ANDERSEN SILVER GILT AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL ROUND TABLE BOX of royal blue button top flared form having gilt embellished border decoration and gilt interior, marked .925 and maker's mark9cm diameter 5.5cm highThere are two small bruises to the edge of the lid and foot, see extra images uploaded, the pot is not bent or dinted, no surface scratches, the gilding is in good condition.
A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY SILVER GILT AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE IN ORIGINAL LEATHER BOX RETAILED BY E.LENOIR PARIS having French import marks.8cm high 6cm wide there are some very light surface scratches to the enamel. there are no signs of restoration. The hinge and button work correctly. There are no dents to the case. Comes with the original fitted box. The case doesn't close fully and is warped (see image).
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GOLD FILLED FULL HUNTER QUARTER REPEATING POCKET WATCH WITH MATCHING GUARD CHAIN the engine turned case with spring loaded cover opening to reveal a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds fronting a keyless wound spring driven movement with lever escapement and push button quarter repeat on two gongs55mm diameterIt is ticking and repeating the correct quarters and hours. We cannot guarantee mechanical parts or functionality. No dents to the case, and the hinges work correctly, some rubbing to the repeat button, the chain is in good condition, and the clasp works correctly.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY RHINOCEROS HORN HANDLED SWORD STICK the horn handle formed to simulate hawthorn with gilt collar and push button catch on malacca cane enclosing a single-edged steel blade with gilt etched decoration85cm overallThe blade is in very nice condition with original gilding and blueing. There is some rubbing to the finish and some very minor tarnishing to the steel.
AN 18TH CENTURY FULL-SIZE VIOLIN with a one-piece back together with two bows in a W.E. Hill & Sons case. The silver-mounted bow has an indistinct signature above the frog.The front has some very fine cracks close to the frets and also down to the bottom edge running inwards. The back has a hairline crack just to the right of the button running inwards. There is also a fine crack to the side of the violin on the bottom, otherwise, it is in good condition.The length of the back without the button is 35.9cm. The silver-mounted bow is in good condition with no cracks or restoration. The other bow is also in good undamaged and unrestored condition.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS GORGE CASED GRAND SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK BY ALFRED HOLLINGE the moulded case enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original silvered lever balance wheel escapement and hour/quarter hour striking on two coiled gongs. Push button repeat and alarm mechanism, selection lever beneath base, front plate with makers stamp. 17.5cm highThe escapement is original but is dirty and ticks but only for a few seconds, the hours and quarters strike correctly. The clock is stamped 'HL' on the front plate. The case is tarnished and would benefit from being cleaned and regilded. A good quality case with no dents or damage, the glasses are in good undamaged condition. The enamel dial has a hairline crack at 2 o'clock running outwards and also has some cracks to the top left-hand corner. The clock would require cleaning and servicing. Serial number 15235
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the gilt brass foliate relief work case with bevelled glass panels enclosing an enamel dial with Turkish numerals and subsidiary alarm dial fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original lever escapement striking/repeating on a bell17cm high handle upThe case is in good condition, the gilding has worn through on the edges, the clock was wound down and ticks when wound, the clock does not strike when passing the hours, the repeat button also doesn't operate the strike, the movement is complete and the strike clicks when passing the hours but the flywheel does not turn, would suggest a cleaning and service, small chip to the corner of the back door glass. There is a screw missing from the back right corner.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE-CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the white enamel dial with Roman chapter ring above a subsidiary alarm fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with half hour and hour strike on a bell, with silvered lever platform escapement and push button hour repeat. The case with folding handle and bevelled glasses17.5cm high handle up The case is in very good condition retaining its original gilding. There is no damage or restoration to the dial or the glass panels. The movement strikes and repeats but strikes the wrong hours. The original balance wheel rotates with no signs of damage but the clock is not ticking and is fully wound, so will require attention. We do not guarantee mechanical parts or functionality. This is a nice original clock.
AN UNUSUAL LATE 19TH CENTURY GILT BRASS GRAND SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK the moulded case with rounded corners and bevelled glass panels enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals above a subsidiary alarm dial fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original compensated lever escapement striking and repeating the quarters on two bells mounted to the underside; the backplate with rear-mounted strike mechanism and petite/grand/silent lever19cm high handle up.The case is in good condition still retaining the gilt finish and all the glass panels are undamaged. The dial has several hairline cracks, no chips. The lever escapement is original and the movement is complete but dirty. It isn't running but the balance wheel isn't damaged and rotates freely, it does strike and should strike on the hour, quarter past, half past and quarter to but we are unable to check because it doesnt run. The repeat button isn't connected to the lever so will need adjusting. We do not guarentee the mechanical parts or timekeeping of the clock.
A LARGE SIZe LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOW SIDED LACQUERED BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM the masked matted gilt dial enclosing an enamel Roman chapter ring and subsidiary alarm fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with silvered lever platform escapement, hour and half hour strike on a gong, alarm function and push button hourly repeat. The case with twisted corinthian topped corner columns, folding handle and bevelled glasses on a moulded double plinth base.21cm high handle up
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EIGHT-DAY REPEATING BRASS CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK the masked dial with Arabic numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong, with lever escapement and repeat button. The case with folding handle and bevelled glasses.11.5cm high
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GORGE CASED QUARTER CHIMING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CALENDAR WORK BY HENRI JACOT the brass moulded case inset with bevelled glass panels enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minute track above three subsidiary dials for days, date and alarm fronting an eight-day repeating movement with alarm striking the quarters on two gongs, with original lever escapement and strike/silent lever under base, makers mark on the backplate17.5cm high handle upThe case is in good condition, with no damage to the glass panels. The little knob on the back door is missing and there is a small hairline crack in the very top right-hand corner but this is not visible unless tilted to look up at the top of the dial. The movement is ticking with the original lever escapement, but only for approx 10 seconds so will need servicing. The clock is repeating the correct hours and quarters but only strikes the hours and quarters when the repeat button is pressed. We do not guarantee mechanical parts or functionality.
A Limoges grisaille and gilt enamel plaque depicting Neptune calming the storm, the scene derived from an early engraving of 'Quos Ego, Neptune calming the storm' and further scenes from Virgil's 'Aeneid' by Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, c.1480-1534) c.1515-16,the enamel probably mid 16th century and possibly attributable to Jean Pénicaud II (French, fl. circa 1515-1588)The central circular plaque depicting the bearded nude sea god holding his trident aloft and riding in a scallop shell chariot pulled by four hippocampi amidst tempestuous waves, the four angry winds blowing above, two figures in distress within the foaming sea to the foreground, shipwrecks to the background, the narrow black border bearing a LL gilt monogram, set within a reeded gilt brass circular inner frame within four black and gilt enamel corner plaques painted with scrolling ribbon and foliate trophies, the outer border with a confirming square reeded frame united by flowerhead button mounts, mounted on a stained wood backing, the rear of the central circular plaque with painted numbers in red 237/27 and later 20th century applied paper label with typed inscription LIMOGE EARLY 16TH CENTURY/ PAINTED IN GRISAILLE/ REPRESENTING NEPTUNE, MADE BY LEONARD LIMOUSIN, SIGNED LL/ AFTER AN ENGRAVING BY MARC ANTON/ FROM COLLECTION ALPHONESE DE ROTCHILD {sic}/FORMERLY NATHAN ROTHCHILD{sic}, VIENNA, the plaque 14.1cm diameter, the frame 23cm x 23cmFootnotes:ProvenanceBy repute possibly originally from the collections of Mayer Alphonse James Rothschild (French, 1827-1905) and formerly Nathaniel Meyer von Rothschild (Austrian, 1836-1905). Collection of Sir Michael and Lady Oppenheimer DD (3rd Baronet, British, 1924-2020), Jersey. Thence by family descent. Sir Michael Oppenheimer's maternal grandparents were Sir Robert Grenville Harvey, 2nd Baronet (1856-1931) and Lady Emily Blanche Harvey (1872-1935) of Langley Park, Buckinghamshire which was the Harvey Baronet's main family seat from 1788 until 1945.Sir Michael's paternal family wealth was derived from mining interests in South Africa and his father Bernard Oppenheimer, as Chairman of the South African Diamond Corporation, received a baronetcy from George V in 1921 for setting up diamond sorting factories to employ wounded ex-servicemen after the First World War. The Oppenheimer family was involved with the prestigious De Beers brand over the subsequent decades of the 20th century and Lady Oppenheimer DD (1926-2022) was a distinguished moral and philosophical theologian, with a particular interest in the ethics pertaining to personal relationships.Although the present lot bears the initials 'LL', which might prima facie suggest that the plaque was attributable to the hand of the famous enameller Leonard Limosin {also known as Limousin} (French, c.1505-c.1577), this is unlikely to be its maker. Limosin is thought to have entered the service of Francis I as a painter and varlet de chambre in 1530. He was definitely known to have been working at the court by 1536 and he was subsequently appointed Valet de Chambre and Emailleur du Roi to Henry II in 1548 where he executed for both monarchs a series of portraits including several plaques depicting Diane de Poitiers in various characters, together with plates, vases, ewers, cups and other decorative works for the royal palaces. These works were produced in jewel-like colours and also in grisaille on a black or blue ground.However, disregarding the 'LL' monogram, which may possibly have been spuriously added at a later date, an attribution to Jean Pénicaud II seems more readily plausible given that he is known to have copied Marcantonio Raymond's Quos Ego print and a comparable of this known subject attributed to him is in the British Museum's Waddesdon Bequest Inv. WB.21. Similarly, an oval plaque depicting Jupiter in the Louvre Museum, Paris, Inv. OA951 is also attributed to Jean Pénicaud II in which the pose of Jupiter is very similar to the figure of Neptune in the current lot. Further comparables to the painting evident on the offered example can be made between the 'Combat de Cavalier' plaque also in the Louvre, Inv. OA 965 and its companion 'Chasse au Lion', Inv. OA 964. Although these plaques are actually attributed to Jean Pénicaud III and their depictions are perhaps less accomplished than those on the present lot. Largely executed in grisaille, a technique in which dark enamel shows through varying thicknesses of white enamel to create tones varying from white to dark grey, the colouring similarly suggests that it may have been manufactured in the enamelling workshop of the Pénicaud family in Limoges, most likely by the skilled master enameller Jean Pénicaud II or perhaps (although less likely) Jean Pénicaud III who was probably his son. It is possible that this plaque was once in the collection of Mayer Alphonse James Rothschild (French, 1827-1905) given the printed label to the rear. A successful financier and member of the famous banking firm, he was also an art collector, vineyard owner, philanthropist and racehorse owner/breeder. Over his lifetime, Alphonse de Rothschild put together a massive collection of art works and was an avid collector of the Dutch Masters and Islamic works of art. In 1885 he was made a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and subsequently he donated and bequeathed approximately 2,000 pieces from his collection to many different museums.Additionally, it is also possible that the plaque, prior to being in the collection of Mayer Alphonse James Rothchild was formerly in the collection of Nathaniel Meyer von Rothschild (Austrian, 1836-1905), art collector and patron.As the eldest male of an Austrian banking dynasty, Nathaniel had been expected to take over the running of the family business. However, he fell out of favour with his father who considered him extravagant and financially irresponsible, so he then spent his remaining adult life as a philanthropist, socialite and aesthete who built and purchased a number of palace-like residences to house his collections. These included the Palais Nathaniel Rothschild in Vienna-Wieden, Enzesfeld Castle purchased from the Counts of Schönburg-Hartenstein and Hinterleiten Palace in Reichenau an der Rax which was close to the Villa Wartholz owned by the Habsburg Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria. On his father's death in 1874, Nathaniel and his brother Ferdinand (1839–1898), owner of Waddesdon Manor, inherited most of the family's property and art collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
British Generals Full Dress Ceremonial Cocked Hat, fine example of a General officers full dress cocked hat with bullion twist cord centre with gilt two piece button. Bullion wire to each end. Beaver skin covered body. Interior with tan leather sweatband and crimson cloth lining. Complete with the original white over red feather plume.
Victorian Royal Navy Officers Cocked Hat, of black beaver skin body with bullion twist wire and black rosette with gilt Victorian crowned naval button. Bullion decoration to each end of the cap. Brown leather sweatband and white satin cloth lining with gilt tooled retailers details. Cap shows heavy service wear. Accompanied by a South American? Military cocked hat with brocade decoration and gilt metal button; Austrian Military officers cap with knotted front cockade and metal edelweiss insignia to the side; French Artillery officers kepi in worn condition; British Hussars busby scarlet cloth bag; British white over red feather plume in a metal storage case; Prince of Wales Own Leinster regiment officers swagger stick plus other items. (Quantity)
Victorian 17th Lancers Other Ranks Lance Cap, which is in need of serious restoration. The leather body is intact but the white mortar board has damage to the top. Complete with original other ranks lance cap plate. Side bosses intact and wool ball plume socket with regimental button. Interior with sweatband and cloth lining. No front peak or chin chains; British fur Hussar / RHA busby with red cloth bag, no lining to the interior, remains of issue labels; plus some plumes / hackles.
Victorian Irish 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot Tunic and Cocked Hat, interesting example of the early scarlet 1855 pattern tunic with white facings which was converted from double breasted to single breasted to conform with the 1856 regulation. Bullion early pattern rank crowns to the collar (one loose) for the rank of Lieutenant, brocade braid to the collar and cuffs. Gilt metal pre-1855 coatee buttons, having Inniskilling castle within crowned strap with “INNISKILLING”. Correct single maroon twist cord shoulder strap. Cloth lining to the interior is well worn and tunic has some old repairs. Accompanying the tunic is a officers cocked hat of black beaver skin with gilt brocade and single button. Bullion to both ends of the cap. Interior with tan leather sweatband and crimson lining.
7x WW2 German Tunic Medal Ribbon Bars, including three piece bar with 1914-18 honour cross with swords, 1st October medal and Luftwaffe long service medal; two piece bar with 1st October medal with Prague castle bar and Police Long Service medal with device; 3x Armed Forces Long Service medals with eagle devices; three medals ribbons button hole bar for Imperial Iron Cross, Bavarian merit cross and 1914-18 Honour Cross; 1914-18 Honour Cross buttonhole ribbon bar. (7 items)
A VICTORIAN SOUTH BUCKS YEOMANRY CAVALRY TROOPER'S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body with red cloth top, brass mounts, the rayed lance cap with embossed crowned Royal arms and regimental title, yellow and blue bordered ribbed underside, brass acanthus plume holder with white horse hair plume, woollen pompom with regimental button, lion's mask bosses, velvet backed chin chain, black leather liner.
A PAIR OF 79TH (CAMERON HIGHLANDERS) REGIMENT OF FOOT SCOTTISH OFFICER'S EPAULETTES AND TIN, the bullion boards with roped bullion borders, gilt regimental button, large gilt crescent with centred bullion thistle, bullion roped border and bullion tassels, the red morocco leather silk and velvet trimmed interiors with Buckmaster's Improved 1842 brass securing bar, some wear to silk on the left shoulder, contained in their japanned storage tin complete with companion mounting grips.
A 14TH CENTURY ITALIAN HAND AND A HALF SWORD OF WAR, 93cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in yellow metal IND (In Nomine Domini), further inlaid to the opposing side with a six petalled flower, characteristic hilt, the slightly flaring square section guard with canted edges, large slightly ovoid pommel drawn out to a circular raised face on either side, the tang button with rectangular octagonal plinth, faceted and waisted leather wrapped wooden grip. See The Sword in the Age of Chivalry and Records of the Medieval Sword by Oakeshott. Provenance: A gentleman
A 15TH CENTURY BALLOCK DAGGER, 24cm flattened diamond section clipped back blade with reinforced wedge forte, characteristic carved wooden shouldered hilt, the dome pommel with foliate washer tang button. The blade and ninety five percent of the grip circa 1450-1480, the metal extremities of the shoulders professionally replaced. Provenance: A gentleman
A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL, 8inch sighted multi-stage barrel decorated with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved lock, button trigger, border, scroll and geometric decorated steel stock with ram's horn butt, integral ball pricker, the grips set with a vacant white metal escutcheon to either side, belt hook mounted on the left side, turned steel ramrod. Various replacement parts, frizzen, top jaw, trigger, etc.
A SCARCE BAYONET BOWIE KNIFE, 25.5cm clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage to the left side, the ergonomic shaped hilt with two-piece chequered horn grips, the crossguard with muzzle ring, the pommel with notch slot with chequered sprung release button, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. One assumes given the small diameter of the muzzle ring that this was for some form of revolver or small calibre rifle.
A GOOD LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK WITH ARTICULATED CARVED WOOD HANDLE IN THE FORM OF A DOG, the dog of bulldog type with glass eyes and sitting on a stump, raising its paw and opening its jaw when a button at the back of the handle is pressed, engine turned silver collar with London hallmarks (rubbed), maker's marks J.C and BEN COX LONDON, tapering coromandel haft, copper ferrule, 99.5cm long.
SMALL SILVER - white metal group to include four menu card holders, Edinburgh 1900, Maker Brook & Son, lidded mustard pot with blue glass liner, Chester 1898, Maker Florence Warden, beaten silver pill box, Birmingham 1898, Maker Henry Matthews, silver, possibly button polishing guard, Birmingham 1896, Maker's mark indistinct, silver and mother of pearl dagger shape bookmark, Birmingham 1876, indistinct maker's mark, EPNS bookmark with enamel Winnipeg badge, cased silver horseshoe, 5.5 x 4.5cms, Sheffield 1955, Maker A C and a Persian type white metal tray having a central embossed scene of animals within a jungle setting and vacant central cartouche, open scrollwork border and bamboo effect outer edge on four ball feet, no visible maker's marks, 15.5 x 24cms, 5.9ozt weighable hallmarked silver, 8.7ozt the tray
SILVER BUTTONS. A trio of Continental 930 Standard silver buttons with London 1899 import marks. Each diameter 3.5cm. Also, an English hallmarked silver button showing a Knight & his Lady each on horseback. Birmingham 1904. Gross weight 27g. (0.8 t.oz.). Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
PARKER PENS. A black Parker 51 fountain pen with hooded nib & rolled gold cap. Also, one other blue Parker fountain pen with plastic button filler, the brushed stainless cap lacking clip & tassie screw. In two vintage Parker pen boxes. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
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