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Lot 13
WILHELM KAGE FOR GUSTAVSBERG - a Mid-Century Swedish green glaze ceramic Argenta vase, circa 1946, tapered cylindrical form with silver overlaid water dragon decoration, maker's stamps on base with model no. 978 II and date letter P, height 21cm Very good original condition, largest dragon has half of a body scale missing, vase is lightly crazed all over, most of the interior of vase is water stained, no obvious restoration, signatures on base are clear.
Lot 25
MARIAN ZAWADZKI FOR TILGMANS KERAMIK - a large Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery ceramic vase, sgraffito background with lady holding flowers, incised signature on base, height 41cm Very good original condition, only a couple of small surface glaze chips to around the base, otherwise no chips, cracks or restoration, body is lightly crazed all over, signature is clear.
Lot 39
WILHELM KAGE FOR GUSTAVSBERG - a Mid-Century Swedish green glaze ceramic Argenta bowl and coaster, silver overlaid decoration, signatures on bases, largest diameter 12.5cm, (2) Both in very good original condition, no chips, cracks or restoration, some light crazing in the centre of the bowl, silvered decoration slightly worn in places, signatures are also slightly worn.
Lot 48
VICKE LINDSTRAND FOR UPSALA EKEBY - a large Mid-Century Swedish stoneware ceramic monkey vase, circa 1944, glazed and impressed chimpanzee decoration, incised signature on foot with original label, height 43cm Very good original condition, rim of base only has one small surface chip, otherwise no chips, cracks or restoration, label is worn, signature is clear.
Lot 84
MANNER OF MARIAN ZAWADZKI FOR TILGMANS KERAMIK - a tall Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery ceramic table lamp, sgraffito background with villagers, painted monogram on base with blank paper label and model no. 511, height excluding fitting 35cm Very good original condition, no cracks or restoration, body has a few very small surface glazing chips, but hardly noticeable, pre-drilled base for wires, currently not wired.
Lot 116
A fine French carriage clock with unusual glass bead highlighted Aesthetic style porcelain panels and push-button repeatAchille Brocot, Paris, circa 1870The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with central AB within a star trademark over serial number 354 to lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in gilt and silver with butterfly inhabited stylised foliage incorporating toned glass bead applied infill to the wings of each insect, the centre with gilt floral spray within Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel hands, the lacquered brass case with ringed baton centred hinged handle over bevelled top glass and cavetto cornice, the angles with ribbed 'quoin' uprights and the sides inset with additional Aesthetic style porcelain panels each matching the dial with glass bead decorated butterfly inhabited stylised flowering foliage within a cream field, on complex cavetto and ogee moulded plinth base, (corner crack to right hand panel), 17cm (6.75ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a "Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation" in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The porcelain panels of the current lot are unusual in that they incorporate applied clustered coloured glass bead infill to the wings of the butterfies which catches and reflects light in such a way as to bring the insects to life. This is due to the intensity of the reflected light changing as the angle from which the panels are viewed varies, and is particularly effective when lit straight-on by a single source. Two carriage clocks with similarly decorated panels are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 158-59 (Figs 9.55 and 9.56).Condition Report: Movement appears complete and free from visible alterations, repairs or replacements. The movement is running and the strike train is in working condition including the repeat mechanism. The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage. The right hand panel has a significant corner crack which is particularly noticeable hence is detrimental however as it appears to be a clean break no doubt invisible restoration is possible in the hands of a good ceramic restorer. Otherwise damage to both panels is limited to light crazing and a few tiny 'gnats bite' chips to the edges. The gilt lacquer finish to the case has some light patchy discolouration in places, the rear door glass has some tiny chips to the upper corners, the front glass appears free from visible faults.The clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 118
A French gilt brass carriage timepiece with fine Aesthetic style porcelain panelsMargaine for retail by Howell James and Company, Paris and London, circa 1875The eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with AM beehive trademark over serial number 4182 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in polychrome and gilt with asymmetric panels incorporating polychrome crane and fantail goldfish, within a cream field populated with a parrot and stylised foliage, the centre bird perched on flowering branch within Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands over retail signature HOWELL JAMES & Co., TO THE QUEEN, PARIS, LONDON, the gilt brass cornciche case with hinged carrying handle and bevelled oval top glass over porcelain side panels decorated to match the dial with shaped aquatic and ornithological panels over exotic crested birds perched within flowering foliage on a cream ground, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The life and work of Francois Arsène Margaine is explored by Thomas Wortruba in his article The horological world of Francois Arsène Margaine published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2014 (pages 807-818). Born 1835 Margaine was one of the leading carriage clock makers of his time, married in 1865 to the couturiere Armandine Fresnais his first recorded workshops were at 20 Rue du Pont-aux-Choux. He then moved numerous times until by 1880 he is known to be at 22 Rue Béranger although the family home was at the address given for his wife's business, 19 Boulevard Haussmann. Margaine was an innovator and obtained many brevets, patents, for his ideas as well as receiving various awards at expositions both in Paris and elsewhere. He was active in the horological world and alongside such as Alfred Drocourt, was involved in setting up the horological school in Paris, l'École d'horlogerie de Paris, in 1881 as well as being an active member of the Chambre Syndicale having obtained full membership in 1877. Arsène Margaine's last address in 1914 was 54 Rue de Bondy.The firm of silversmitths, jewellers and retailers of objet d'art Howell, James and Company was founded in 1819 by James Howell and Isaac James. The company had premises at 5, 7 and 9 Regent Street and was noted for the variety and quality of its stock. In 1838 James left the business and the partnership then became known as Howell James & Co. By 1865 the firm employed over 140 women, most of whom lived above the shop. The business exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition as well as others in London and Paris throughout the latter half of the 19th century. In 1881 the premises was reconstructed, three years later they became a limited company and continued to trade from Regent Street, London until 1911. The design of the porcelain panels of the current lot draw their inspiration from Japanese art in particular Satsuma pottery. The study and interpretation of Japanese decorative arts was a core element of the Aesthetic Movement which in-turn influenced Orientalist design which became highly fashionable during the latter quarter of the 19th century.Condition Report: Movement appears to be complete and in all-original condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements although is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/overhaul is required. The strike train is working correctly however the escapement is currently not 'beating' probably due to being 'gummed-up' (through neglect and lack of use) - the mainspring however will wind hence going train is most likely in sound condition. The dial appears to be in fine condition with no visible faults. The case also appears to be in fine condition with no apparent wear or noticeable discolouration to the gilding. The panels are in fine condition with visible faults limited to the lightest of crazing to the ceramic glaze. Although there is no visible damage very well executed restoration cannot be ruled out.Clock does not have a winding key Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 17
Four automobile aneroid barometers/altimeters, an anti-submarine patrol timer and a ship's trim spirit level Various makers, first half of the 20th centuryThe barometers comprising two similar white on black dialled models each with concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches within adjustable outer altimeter scale, the first calibrated 0-10,000 feet and signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 18866 to centre, the second unsigned and calibrated 0-6,000 feet; the third larger with silvered scale incorporating adjustable 0-10,000 altimeter scale and inscribed S. SMITH & SONS LONDON to centre and the fourth signed for G. VIALLET, MARSEILLE and calibrated for centimetres of mercury within altimeter scale divided 0-24, 9cm (3.5ins) diameter; the timer of WWII British Royal Navy issue, Admiralty Pattern No6 ASDIC Anti Submarine Patrol Stopwatch, inscribed WALTHAM, U.S.A., ADMIRALTY PATTERN No. 6 to centre within concentric scales marked in both yards and seconds for indicating half the speed of sound in seawater in seconds, with winding and start/stop/reset function to crown and engraved PATT. 6 over large MOD broad arrow and designation U11782 to rear, 57mm (2.25ins) diameter, the ship's trim spirit level with curved tube set within circular ceramic scale calibrated for degrees of list over Royal Navy crown insignia, mounted with heavy glazed phosphor bronze bezel onto a wooden back panel, diameter 13cm (5ins), (6).
Lot 30
SECTION 30. A collection of assorted mixed ceramics comprising a large figure-group of birds entitled 'Delicate Motion', limited edition number 841/3500, together with a smaller example, also with hummingbirds, small items of Wedgwood Jasperware and a ceramic egg holder modelled as a chicken etc.
Lot 110
Ball Watch Engineer Hydrocarbon Ceramic XV Chronometer automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. DM2136A, serial no. 7104xxx, bezel 42mm - ** with boxes, International Guarantee card and CD ** see link - https://www.ballwatch.com/global/en-GB/collections/detail/585.html - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good, a few very light marks but has been worn very little - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - good, with spare link, wrist size 8" approx. - 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
Lot 281
Two early 19th Century gilt decorated decanters and stoppers, each with ceramic wine label, one inscribed "Sherry", the other "Whisky", a 19th Century decanter with facet cut decoration, two air twist champagne flutes, three 19th Century glass rummers and two further glasses CONDITION REPORTS Decanters - there are general surface scratches, some water marks to the interior. One has a small chip to the bottom corner. Wear to the gilding on both. Some flaws to the base and one to the side.
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