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Click here to subscribedating: Second half of the 20th Century provenance: Russia, Curved, single-edged blade, grooved, with fuller, a small engraving at forte. Grip with small ears, cartouche with a dedication of merit and order of St. Anna. Complete with a wooden, leather-coated scabbard with nielloed mounts. length 88 cm.
dating: Second part of the 20th Century provenance: Indopersia, Counter-curved, double-edged blade, ribbed in the centerline, with gold rinceaux inside a small cartouche on one side, surface with damask type decoration. Green stone, jade type, grip, celadon colo, chiselled with slightly relieved flowers and leaves. length 32,5 cm.
dating: Second part of the 20th Century provenance: Indopersia, Slightly counter-curved, double-edged blade, ribbed and slightly enlarged towards the tip, then flat, surface with traces of damask type weave, small gilded cartouche on one side with short inscription in Arabic letters. Semi-transparent stone grip of lavender color with pommel shaped as parrot's head, richly decorated with relieved, gilded metal rinceaux ending in cabochon of green and red color, pommel base with metal and red stones collar. Without scabbard. length 34 cm.
dating: Second half of the 20th Century provenance: Indopersia, Slightly counter-curved, double-edged blade, ribbed in the tip and with central raiser, featuring the remains of gilded cartouche at the base, with inscriptions in Arabic letters on a background with stars, surface with remains of damask type weave. Green stone, jade type, baluster-shaped grip, featuring floral decorations in relief. length 40,5 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Curved, single-and false-edged blade, with fuller, engraved at the forte, rinceaux drawings and trophies with remains of gilding on the left side, on the right side an American eagle with cartouche featuring the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' loaded with a fifteen-star shield, a trophy at the base, also these engravings with remains of gilding. Some dent on the edge and traces of finished background. Brass, French type hilt with relieved flowers and guard provided with lateral loop. Short cap with laurel branches. Leather-covered grip with copper wire binding. Without scabbard. length 88 cm.
dating: early 20th Century provenance: Morocco, Curved, single-and half-edged blade, silver-inlaid with spirals at the base and one the back. Silver ring-nut with small quillon, adorned with rinceaux in bass-relief. Wooden grip with metallic, traversal bands. Polilobed, silver cap, with rinceaux in bass-relief. Silver scabbard. Opening with two inscriptions in Arabic. A long cartouche with another inscription in Arabic in the center of one of the sides, a series of rinceaux bands around it, and grooves to imitate the concentric circles. Tip and cap decorated with rinceaux in bass-relief. Two, engraved lugs. length 40 cm.
JOAN BLAEU coloured & tinted antiquarian map - of Glamorganshire with coat of arms, crest & scale, entitled cartouche 'Glamorganensis Comitatus', 39 x 51cms Provenance: Estate of Helen Zienkiewicz Deceased (1926-2016) late wife of Olgierd Cecil Zienkiewicz CBE FREng, FRS (1921 - 2009) acclaimed Polish-British mathematician & civil engineer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olgierd_Zienkiewicz
19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OPIUM PILLOWof rectangular form with a pierced panel, transfer decorated on four sides with a quatrefoil cartouche enclosing a lion dog, surrounded by prunus blossom decoration with key pattern borders, the body marked twice with Chinese characters 'guobao' (national treasure) and indicating it to be the product of the Imperial kiln, 15cm high
Rolex 1930s 9ct lady's wristwatch, case ref. 41744, the gilded dial with Arabic cartouche numerals, extra prima timed six position for all climates movement, lobed shaped case with swing wire lugs, modern tan leather strap, 24mm (F4J022) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently working. Dial - showing typical signs of wear as expected for the period. Glass - surface scratching. Hands - appear matching. Case - some surface bruise marks to the bezel and to the back, the back hinge is at fault, please note, but shuts correctly. Crown - adjusting correctly. Strap - later with mild wear. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BAROQUE STYLE TWO LIGHT WALL SCONCES of shaped oval form, each embossed with putti and classical figures surrounding a central cartouche, engraved with a coat of arms, with ring hanging attachments, above a crown and fleur de lis symbol, amongst scrolling strapwork, the reverse of each marked with Scottish import marks for Edinburgh, 1983, stamped also 925 and EAO, possibly for the Edinburgh Assay Office, possibly 19th century, 14.5" high x 11" wide (c.74oz). See illustration
A COMPOSITE LEFT-HAND DAGGER, CIRCA 1660, PROBABLY FRENCH with tapering double-edged blade of diamond-section, formed with a pair of pierced narrow fullers on each side of a pronounced medial ridge on each face (pitted), rectangular ricasso flattened for the thumb on the inside and grooved on the other side, iron hilt comprising quillons chiselled in the shape of cherubic figures, central cartouche containing a classical warrior on horseback, pommel decorated en suite with the guard, and later grip bound with spirally moulded plaited wire between 'Turk's Heads' 25.6 cm; 10 in blade A very similar hilt of a small-sword, formerly part of the von Kienbusch Collection, is preserved in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. See Norman 1992, p.69. Provenance William Randolph Hearst Paris Watson & Co., Inc., New York, sold to the City Art Museum of St Louis in 1939 Sold Sotheby's New York, 24th May 1993, lot 421
A 19th Century French two handled ice pail, painted with gilt oval cartouches of courting couples in period dress, on a bleu celeste ground, gilt borders, 20.5cm high, c.1890; a similar two handled sucrier and cover, painted with flowers and foliage with a gilt leafy cartouche on a bleu celeste ground, slightly domed cover, lobed bud finial, scroll handles, 13cm high, pseudo Serves marks (2)
A Victorian E.P.N.S rectangular inkstand, sermounted by the winged lion of St Mark the Evangelist, flanked by a pair of square glass wells, two pen rests supported on spheres, fluted border, foliate masks to angles, cartouche shaped feet, 24cm wide, inscribed Presented to Mr F Reiche by New Hanover Agr. Association 9th September 1896 and Fritz Reich Memorial Floating Trophy, Presented by The Reich Family, c.1896
Bible, Persian.- Novum Testamentum... e Graeca in Persicam Linguam, translated by Henry Martyn, first title in Latin, second in Persian, woodcut cartouche to head of first f. of text, 2 eratta ff. at end, ink library stamp to Latin title and head of first f. of text, light marginal browning at beginning and end, occasional spotting, modern calf-backed marbled boards, gilt spine in compartments and with black leather label, [D&M 7325], 4to, St. Petersburg, Jos. Joannes, 1815.⁂ Rare first edition in Persian of the New Testament. It was translated out the Greek by Henry Martyn, and printed by the Russian Bible Society in St. Petersburg after Martyn's death.
World.- De l'Isle (Guillaume) Mappemonde a l'usage du Roy, double-hemisphere world map with large armorial cartouche, engraved map with outline hand-colouring, 450 x 670 mm. (17 3/4 x 26 1/2 in), trimmed within platemark to left edge, two vertical folds, surface dirt and some light browning, handling creases, Amsterdam, Covens and Mortier, [circa 1741] § Blaeu (Johan and Willem) Natolia, quæ olim Asia Minor, Turkey in Asia, with Cyprus, title banderole above, ships and sea monster, engraved map with outline hand-colouring, 380 x 495 mm., Latin text verso, surface dirt and browning, Amsterdam, [circa 1634]; together with Sebastian Münster's Tabula Asiae X [India], woodcut, on laid paper, sheet 295 x 405 mm. (11 3/4 x 16 in), central vertical fold, some worm hole damage to lower margin, unframed, Basel, [1550], (3).
France.- Paris.- Turgot (Michel Etienne) Plan de Paris, engraved throughout with folding key map and 20 detailed maps by Claude Lucas after Louis Bretez, on thick laid paper, all double-page and mounted on stubs, maps 18 and 19 incorporating title in elaborate cartouche, key map with partial hand-colouring, some light spotting or browning and marginal soiling, one or two with light marginal water-staining, a couple with short tear to lower margin reinforced, modern red morocco with French royal arms in gilt in centre of on both boards, light fading to upper cover, edges slightly rubbed, [Berlin Kat. 2506; Cohen-de Ricci 807; Millard, French 39], large folio, Paris, [c.1739]. ⁂ Turgot's magnificent plan of Paris comprises twenty sheets forming a single birds-eye plan within a decorative engraved border, measuring approximately 2.5 x 3.2 metres. The extraordinary detail provides a fascinating guide to the city prior to its development by Haussmann in the 19th century.
Somerset.- Saxton (Christopher) Somersetensem Comitat (agri fertilitate Celebrem), an excellent well-inked impression, with strapwork title cartouche surmounted by the royal arms, putti and drapery, upper left, arms of Thomas Seckford lower right, large compasses, scale and banderole lower left, ships and sea monster, engraved map, on laid paper without watermark, 395 x 520 mm. (15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in), central vertical fold with minor splitting to lower edge, slight browning, minor handling creases, unframed, 1577.
Mashad carpet with inscription, Khorasan, north east Persia, circa 1920s, 13ft. 10in. X 10ft. 4in. 4.22m. X 3.15m. Few small spots of old moth damage at the lower end. Velcro strips for underlay in places verso. Inscription cartouche in outer guard at the top end. Pink/red cartouche shape field with indigo, pale blue, ivory and pale green centre medallion; the spandrels banded in dark blue, ivory and pale blue with a single dark blue vase in each corner; all over racemes of flowers and foliage; dark blue main border; pale blue and ivory floral guards. A very pretty carpet with close clipped velvety wool and medium handle.
Heriz carpet, north west Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, 13ft. 9in. X 11ft. 5in. 4.19m. X 3.48m. Overall wear, slightly heavier in some places; small crease marks on left side. Slight losses to ends. Dark blue centre medallion with jewelled pendants on a light terracotta cartouche shape field; large pale blue spandrels with light terracotta and pale blue quarter medallions; dark blue main border and pale yellow guards. A splendid carpet with a powerful design, enlivened with an abundance of pale blue details. Relatively soft handle.
Tabriz 'Haji Jalili' carpet, north west Persia, late 19th century, 11ft. 10in. X 8ft. 5in. 3.60m. X 2.56m. Overall wear; slightly heavier in some places with repairs and small reweaves. Slate blue cartouche shape field with central medallion and spandrels; pale yellow faded to ivory main border and rich terracotta red guards. Lustrous close clipped velvety wool; typical overall soft palette.
European machine made carpet, mid-20th century 11ft. 6in. X 8ft. 3.50m. X 2.44m. Slight wear in places; surface/water marks top end outer borders. Light red cartouche shape field with dark blue central medallion and main border. Printed label lower right corner verso bearing a Frankfurt address, possibly with cleaning instructions. For a carpet of identical construction see Lot 180.
Tibetan dragon carpet, inner Asia, first half 20th century, 8ft. 4in. X 6ft. 2.54m. X 1.83m. A few small surface marks. Saffron yellow field with central dragon chasing a flaming pearl; ribbon tied flowers each end; pagoda and seawave border at each end; yellow trellis and floral cartouche main border. Bright palette.
Esfahan pictorial tree of life rug, central Persia, circa 1930s-40s, 8ft. X 4ft. 7in. 2.44m. X 1.40m. Slight wear in places and some colour run.. Pale blue field filled with animals and birds among flowering trees; ivory floral and bird main border; pale green vacant cartouche in the top outer guard.
Correction: This fine embroidery is probably Chinese, 20th century and not Ottoman as stated in the printed catalogue. 48in. X 38in. 122cm. X 96cm. Some surface marks. The yellow silk ground embroidered in coloured silks with tulips, carnations and other flowers around a small diamond shaped floral cartouche and matching quarter medallions in each spandrel; the border composed of panels of similar flowers and foliage, with an urn of flowers in each corner. Attractive printed floral cotton lining in earthy tones of red and blue within a wide border of narrow dark blue and ivory brocaded silk outer border.
Kashan rug, west Persia, circa 1930s, 6ft. 8in. X 4ft. 4in. 2.03m. X 1.32m. Very slight loss to ends. Dark red cartouche shaped field with dark blue centre medallion and spandrels; dark blue floral and bird main border; pale gold guards. Close clipped velvety wool and rich palette. Leatherette strips to selvedges verso.
A George IV silver vinaigrette, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1826, the cover with applied filigree work, engine turned decoration to the sides and base, pierced and engraved unmarked grill, gilded interior, cartouche inscribed 'Alicia', traces of gilded to the exterior also, 4.3 cm long, 36 g (1.1 troy ozs) gross
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