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Lot 1171
A ring turned cylindrical bone needle case, 19th century, with screw-off cap, 9cm high, a gilt metal mounted bone novelty book mark in the form of a sword, 12cm long, three bone teethers, one carved in the form of a fish, another a cricket bat, a miniature gilt metal mounted bone button hook and needle case and other items (qty).
Lot 297
Frederick Rowland Emett (British, 1906-1990)A kinetic sculpture or automaton created for PI Castings, 1964-5, depicting in the foreground an elegant gentleman studying blueprints, a white-coat-clad engineer, a tree with die-cast parts like birds, and a revolving carousel of further die-castings, in the background a factory with outbuildings, the main building 'cut away' to reveal 9 spinning scenes of the casting process which appear one after another, all in painted metal and wood against a light blue ground with several coloured lights, lit from below by a fluorescent tube, contained within a substantial mahogany cabinet with gilt picture-frame facade and on-off button at the base, the cabinet 111cm wide x 42cm deep x 93cm high (44in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 36 1/2in high)Footnotes:Known as Rowland Emett, Frederick Rowland Emett OBE (1906-1990) was a celebrated cartoonist, a brilliant inventor, a designer, an engineer and a constructor of whimsical kinetic sculptures (automata).The son of a businessman and amateur inventor, and the grandson of Queen Victoria's engraver, Emett initially found work in the commercial art field, but soon moved to Punch and quickly became one of their most popular cartoonists. In 1950 the organisers of the Festival of Britain approached him to see if he might create a real-life version of one of his cartoons. The automaton became one of the main attractions at the Festival and made his reputation as a maker of mechanical 'Things'. This led both to numerous commissions such as the present sculpture, and his 'thingamabobs' created for the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.This sculpture was commissioned in 1964 by a Cheshire engineering company, PI Castings, and delivered in 1965.The lot includes 3 original artworks by Emett:(i) Maquette of a brochure entitled 'The Secret of PI Casting Revealed by Emett' (ink and white paint on blue paper, 285 x 140mm.);(ii) Ink designs for four of the spinning activities within the factory: 'Pouring centrifugally', 'Assembling wax patterns', 'Investing the mould' and 'Final inspection', together on one sheet of artists' board (sheet 285 x 390mm.);(iii) Ink sketch on artists' board for an invitation 'to see Emett's newest un-setpiece, replete with movements, & fraught with messages', with areas of blue wash and overlaying sheet with additional sketch of 'SweetiePI', PI Castings' imaginary work cat (sheet 285 x 390mm.).Also included in the lot is a small archive of correspondence between PI Castings (carbon copies) and Mary Emett as her husband's business manager (mostly typed letters signed, a handful autograph). In one, dated 18 January 1967, she reports that they have been asked 'to work with the Mary Poppins creative team on a new musical with Dick Van Dyke in the lead (a film) of a story for children by Ian Fleming, called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The hero is a failed inventor and Rowland is to make all his inventions!'Please note that whilst this automaton appears to be fully functioning, some electrical and mechanical parts may not operate or may not comply with current statutory requirements. You should not assume that electrical items designed to operate on mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the mains electricity supply and you should obtain a report from a qualified electrician on their status before doing so. Such items which are unsuitable for connection are sold as items of interest for display purposes only. If you yourself do not have expertise regarding a lot, you should consult someone who does to advise you.
Lot 674
A late 19th/early 20th century French Algerian gilt bronze and champleve enamel mounted onyx pedestalin the manner of F. Barbedienneof tapering square section column form in green and brown onyx, the moulded top above a foliate and roundel frieze with enamelled button decoration, the shaft with Moorish style shaped and tasseled corner mounts, the stepped tapering and footed base with further applied shaped and square plaques on block feet, 16cm high, 36cm x 36cm topThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.NOTE: Please note that this should read '116cm' high
Lot 2023
A Framed Display of Three 19th Century School Sewing Samples, including a white cotton corset with button holes, gentleman's shirt with multi pleated bodice, another white cotton shirt embroidered with 'Little Dick, 1851', on a modern burgundy card mount and gilt frame, 61cm by 66cm Believed to have been made by Mary Margaret Tierney of Athenry, Co Galway, born in 1839, so would have been 12 years old when she made these items.
Lot 2027
A School Girl's Sewing Sample Book, initialled 'GLD' and dated 1882, front and back covers worked in yellow and red threads, bound in blue silk, enclosing several pages of button holes, darning, patches, woollen socks, many with original notes and initialled, 15cm by 15.5cm; A Similar Darning Sampler, worked on linen with a blue silk trim, showing nine examples of darning stitches in pale blue, blue, burgundy and yellow, with hand written labels, 14cm by 15.5cm; An Asprey London Oval Leather Hinged Sewing Case, with later fittings, 12cm by 7cm; A Miniature Unframed Alphabet Sampler, worked in red threads, 9.5cm by 12cm, and an unfinished example; A Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Red Silk Woven Ribbon, dated 1887; and A Pair of Child's White Knitted Gloves (6)
Lot 2042
A Circa 1840's Wool Dress, printed with large pink floral sprigs, capped sleeves with three tiers of gathered trims edged with green silk, fitted panelled bodice, gathered trim to the skirt; Another Similar Dated Wool Dress, printed in an unusual pattern, with pleated capped sleeves with lace trim, purple velvet trim to the hem (later), V-shaped bodice to the front; and A Similar Later Wool Dress, in cream wool printed with flowers, V-shaped bodice, short sleeves and full gathered skirt (3) . Pink floral and fern wool dress - split to the shoulders and stitched repairs, several large darned areas overall, splits and repairs to the back also. Similar dress - slight wear, couple of button holes ripped, alterations. Later wool dress - slight wear.
Lot 2044
A 19th Century Purple and White Striped Day Dress, with gathered and tiered 3/4 length sleeves, lace trim to the button opening and lower cuffs, attached peplum waist, blue and red woven silk tassel trim; and A 19th Century Royal Blue Silk Dress, woven with a floral design, with long sleeves, fold back cuffs, bow detail to the bodice (one missing), full skirt with attached bustle back (2) . Purple striped dress - discolouration under the arms and sleeves, faded in some areas, silk generally worn overall, but no holes. Royal blue dress - slight discolouring under the arms, replacement fabric to the button placket, rubbing and wear to the hem, slight fading.
Lot 2045
A 19th Century Cream Silk Wedding Outfit, comprising a fitted jacket with 3/4 length flared sleeves, one white cotton cut work sleeve dated in black ink '1856', eau de Nil/grey silk tassel trims to the neck, sleeve ends, jacket and hem, and a full skirt with matching tassel trims appliquéd to the front, large bow detail to one side, smaller bows applied to the cuffs and back of jacket, bears dressmaker's label, 'H Bonner, Eightlands, Dewsbury'; and A 19th Century Pale Lilac Silk Two-Piece, comprising a fitted jacket with long sleeves, pleated trim and button detail to the cuffs, multi buttons to the front and full skirt with train, three tiered pleats to the skirt front, pleated detail to the back of the skirt (2) . Cream silk wedding suit - splits to the waist seam to each side. Staining under the arms and some to the lower part of the front jacket, several splits to the skirt and to the waistband. Lilac suit - some fading to the silk on both, especially the jacket, couple of small light marks, several tiny holes to the top half of the skirt and back, some brown staining.
Lot 2047
A Late 19th Century Cream Silk Two-Piece Dress, comprising a fitted bodice with lace and silk collar, gathered detail to the chest and lace mount to the waist, 3/4 length sleeves and full skirt with train; and An Edwardian Black Wool Fitted Jacket, appliquéd with black trims overall, floral embroidery, tassel trims, cuffs and button detailing to the reverse, silk and fringed collar (2). Two piece dress - some brown spotting mainly to the skirt. Edwardian jacket - some fading, fringing worn, edges of the silk rubbed and collar, splits and damages to the lining.
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