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Lot 190
A Società Cooperativa Ceramica Imola majolica vase, circa 1900-1920, decorating all around with mythical figures including mermaids and cupids, possibly depicting the Triumph of Galatea, central panel surrounded by scrolling garlands, 38.5cm high (chipped) *Imola were active in the province of Bologna from around 1874 when it was initially found by two brothers, Angelo and Giuseppe Bucci. The end of the 19th century saw the signing of a 'Brotherhood Pact', where it was sold to the workers and formed as a cooperative. As a company they still exist today and predominantly create ceramic floor tiles.
Lot 200
A Copeland and Garrett porcelain hound head stirrup cup, circa 1830-40, realistically modelled and painted with brown patches, 12.5cm long In the 18th century, a hunt usually met before first light. Given that the start of hunting season was in winter, a stiff drink became very much customary in order to 'stir-up' one's circulation. Whilst the name realistically most likely stems from the fact that the hunters' feet are in their stirrups and ready to go, the double meaning of the name throws up its own interesting connotations and has inspired a number of works of art in both ceramic and other forms. Early 18th century stirrup cups were initially made of glass, later turning to pottery, porcelain and even silver. Whilst examples do exist with projecting ears, they more often are modelled laid back along the head in order to avoid awkward protuberances. This stirrup cup was produced by Copeland and Garrett in around 1830 and is just one of a number of designs produced by the company in the form of both hound's and foxes heads.
Lot 202
A Staffordshire twin handled frog mug, mid-19th century, the exterior decorated with hunting dogs chasing and catching game birds, unmarked, 14.5cm high The frog mug, known also as a 'Surprise mug' or 'Toad mug', was originally designed as a practical joke. The interior of the mug features a fully modelled frog which is revealed to the drinker as the liquid is consumed. The mugs were originally made in Liverpool and Sunderland, where they were much used in taverns frequented by sailors. The inspiration for this practical joke in ceramic was a more benign version of the age-old practice of slipping a live toad or frog into a fellow drinker's beer mug when he was not looking. Initially, these ceramic frogs were solid, painted in green and brown glazes to resemble a real frog as much as possible, in order to maximize the shock to the unsuspecting drinker. Over time, the ceramic frogs were often made with hollow bodies and small openings which allowed air to pass through them. These hollow frogs would not only startle the hapless drinker when they emerged from his beer, but they would also embarrass him by making various rude noises as the liquid escaped the hollow body of the frog. Victorian scholars would have us believe that barmen kept frog mugs on hand to hurry on along those patrons who had drunk too much. As they drained their mug, the tipsy patron would be confronted by "a popeyed, reproachful frog countenance" which was supposed to shock the inebriate and hurry him on his way home. This may have happened occasionally, but it is more likely that bar keepers kept a supply of frog mugs available to enable their patrons to play jokes on one another or unsuspecting strangers.
Lot 150
A Continental ceramic group of a couple taking tea, sitting on a settee, the young lady with a bird perched on her hand, the young man with tricorn hat resting on his knee, 15cm high, a Staffordshire figure of an elderly woman with a walking cane and a young boy, 18cm high and a Crown Staffordshire posy of flowers in a bowl, (a/f), (3).
Lot 172
A modern Franz Huppertz 18ct gold, ceramic, agate and diamond set choker with pendant, the square ceramic panel with stylised brown agate landscape, contained within gold border set with twenty small brilliant cut diamonds, 64mm x 50mm overall, on plain gold choker band (gross weight 45 grammes)
Lot 1287
Victorian satinwood writing table by Heal & Sons with rounded rectangular top with inset tooled green leather, three drawers below on fluted turned legs terminating on brass capped ceramic castors, 139cm wide x 59cm deep x 77cm high CONDITION REPORT split runs horizontally roughly third from back of top, runs through wood and also leather. small detached piece of beading to left drawer, general wear and tear.
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