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Lot 178
A BOX OF ORIENTAL HARDSTONE CARVINGS, CERAMIC FIGURES, RESIN SNUFF BOTTLES ETC, including two Indian style daggers, a green stone brush wash, buddhas, including brush wash pots of animal form, two seated female figures and a Tang style duck, height 16cm, and an Erotica collection of hardstone carvings of couples, together with a porcelain example and a resin snuff bottle, tallest 9cm (quantity)
Lot 472
A VERITAS OIL LAMP WITH GRADUATED OIL RESERVOIR ABOVE A REEDED COLUMN AND CERAMIC BASE, together with graduated cranberry lamp shade, approximate height 61cm, an overlay glass oil lamp reservoir with brass fittings and graduated lampshade, lacking base and brass lamp base lacking reservoir or light fitting, glass shades are in good condition as are the reservoirs, Veritas oil lamp column is dentedCondition: Both have minor nicks to bottom rim of shades, reservoir with fruit design has some damage, lamp with glass base has some damage to base and controls otherwise no obvious damage
Lot 49
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include a Bernard Muller silver teaspoon with a Cello player to the handle, hallmarked Chester, approximate weight 20.9 grams, four white metal necklaces, three white metal Albert chains, a large white metal ring set with a black and colourless paste, three white metal bar brooches, a small hand painted ceramic dish etc
Lot 282
ca. 2000 BC; Egyptian. A large crème coloured steatite bowl comprising a deep squat body, a flat circular base and a thick out-turned rim. This bowl is made even more beautiful by the stone’s natural striations. Steatite, or soapstone, was used to create a variety of objects typical of the Egyptian world. Steatite was so favoured because it was possible to carve elaborate shapes in the soft stone. The carved object could then be dipped in a silica-based glaze and fired to making it harder and thereby suitable for religious of domestic use. This technique allowed the ancient Egyptians to make beautiful vessels such as this one which were sturdier than glass or ceramic, but could take more fantastical shapes. Excellent condition. Size: L:100mm / W:155mm ; 1.2kg; Provenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
Lot 296
C. 300-400 AD Roman. A lot of three terra sigillata vessels, including one globular jug with an outward flaring rim, applied flat handle and incised decorations. There is also a simple footed bowl with a vertical, wedge rim and a large double handled vessel with two applied handles, outward flaring rim and incised linear decorations. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Terra sigillata is also known for the relief decoration many of the vessels were decorated with which is usually modelled, embossed, or applied. Indeed, some vessels are impressed with stamps which give the type of ceramic its name - terra sigillata means ‘clay bearing little images’. Excellent Condition. Size: L:Set of 3; 75mm (smallest); 95mm (largest)/ W:35mm (smallest); 65mm (largest) ; 185g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Lot 297
C. 300-400 AD Roman. A beautiful globular terra sigillata jug with an long thing nick, a slightly outward flaring rim, and applied flat handle and a almost spherical body decorated with incised lines resting on a ring base. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Terra sigillata is also known for the relief decoration many of the vessels were decorated with which is usually modelled, embossed, or applied. Indeed, some vessels are impressed with stamps which give the type of ceramic its name - terra sigillata means ‘clay bearing little images’. Excellent Condition. Size: L:137mm / W:95mm ; 170g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Lot 300
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful ceramic lamp depicting a female charioteer, possibly Selene goddess of the moon driving a team of two horses. The central image is wreathed by a floral motif. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition. Provenance: Private London collection; prevopusly in Arnos Jumperz collection, Leverkused, Germany; accompanied by an original paperwork card, written by the collector.
Lot 317
C. 300-400 AD Roman. A lot of three squat globular jars, two with dual applied handles, and slightly out-turned rims, one of which has beautiful incised linear decoration and a third with a single applied handle, a wide lipped, vertical rim, and black soot staining. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Terra sigillata is also known for the relief decoration many of the vessels were decorated with which is usually modelled, embossed, or applied. Indeed, some vessels are impressed with stamps which give the type of ceramic its name - terra sigillata means ‘clay bearing little images’. Excellent Condition.Size: L:Set of 3; 130mm / W:115mm ; 900g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 318
1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful ceramic lamp depicting a lion leaning back on its haunches wreathed by grape vines. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition.Size: L:95mm / W:60mm ; 55g; Provenance: Private London collection; prevopusly in Arnos Jumperz collection, Leverkused, Germany; 1980s.
Lot 319
1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful ceramic lamp shaped as a frog. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition. Size: L:75mm / W:60mm ; 70g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.
Lot 320
1-300 AD. Roman. A beautiful ceramic lamp depicting a strutting cockerel with intricate stylized geometric feathers surrounded by a chevron wreath . The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and for public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. Excellent Condition. Size: L:115mm / W:85mm ; 120g; Provenance: Private London collection; prevopusly in Arnos Jumperz collection, Leverkused, Germany; accompanied by an original paperwork card, written by the collector.
Lot 322
C. 300-400 AD Roman. A lot of three terra sigillata vessels comprising one squat jar with an applied handle, a wide rim and incised linear decoration, a globular jug with an applied handle and a double rim, and a small pouring jar with a long neck and incised linear decoration. ‘Terra sigillata‘ is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy. Terra sigillata is also known for the relief decoration many of the vessels were decorated with which is usually modelled, embossed, or applied. Indeed, some vessels are impressed with stamps which give the type of ceramic its name - terra sigillata means ‘clay bearing little images’. Excellent Condition. Size: L:Set of 3; 120 (smallest); 110mm (largest)mm / W:45mm (smallest); 105mm (largest) ; 330g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 353
CA. 2000 BC; Egyptian. A crème coloured steatite jar comprising a gently flaring body, a flat base and a thick slightly out-turned rim. This jar is made even more beautiful by the stone’s natural striations. Steatite, or soapstone, was used to create a variety of objects typical of the Egyptian world. Steatite was so favoured because it was possible to carve elaborate shapes in the soft stone. The carved object could then be dipped in a silica-based glaze and fired to making it harder and thereby suitable for religious of domestic use. This technique allowed the ancient Egyptians to make beautiful vessels such as this one which were sturdier than glass or ceramic, but could take more fantastical shapes. Good condition. Size: L:90mm / W:70mm ; 880g; Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 354
CA. 2000 BC Egyptian. A large crème coloured steatite bowl comprising a carinated body, a flat base and a thin slightly out-turned rim. This bowl is made even more beautiful by the stone’s natural striations. Steatite, or soapstone, was used to create a variety of objects typical of the Egyptian world. Steatite was so favoured because it was possible to carve elaborate shapes in the soft stone. The carved object could then be dipped in a silica-based glaze and fired to making it harder and thereby suitable for religious of domestic use. This technique allowed the ancient Egyptians to make beautiful vessels such as this one which were sturdier than glass or ceramic, but could take more fantastical shapes. Good condition.Size: L:65mm / W:120mm ; 730g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1970s.
Lot 9
900-1200 AD, Byzantine. Decorated Byzantine "fire grenade" comprising a greyish vessel with a short neck nestled in a raised band of ceramic, the vessel's uppermost portion is decorated with two impressed bands. Below these lie an alternating motif of impressed circles framed by vertical, impressed lines on either side. This lower section is undecorated and terminates in a pointed base. Globular vessels such as this examples are frequently interpreted as an early type of hand grenades. It is believed that these jars could have contained an incendiary agent such as the infamous "Greek fire" which was impervious to water, making them invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the recipe for "Greek fire was lost with the fall of the Byzantine empire, but it was likely a petrolum based mixture. Superb Condition, custom made stand.Size: L:135mm / W:90mm ; 775g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 454
Early 19th Century English School - Eight small aquatints - Views of Derbyshire, three with mounts printed with name of publisher - "H. Moore Derby July 10 1809", each 2ins diameter, framed and glazed Note: Henry Moore (1776-1848) was a topographical painter and etcher. He was much copied by illustrators and ceramic artists. These views, and their sizes, are very much in the manner of Zachariah Boreman (1738-1810), ceramic artist at Derby.
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