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Lot 1252
A Victorian key wind silver pocket watch by Herbert Clidero of Nothallerton having cream ceramic dial with Roman numerals and minute track, second subsidiary dial to 6 o'clock and gild poire hands - Chester 1894 - Dial 46mm Condition report: Upon initial inspection the item within this lot appears to be working, case is good, if slightly worn condition, small crack to dial from centre to subsidiary dial
Lot 445
An early 20th century French brass carriage clock having ceramic dial with Roman numerals and minute track with poire hands, case surmounted by bobbin turned handle leading to bevelled four glass case with viewable escapement, pillard corners, terminating on bun feet - Height 17cm including handle x Width 7cm x Depth 6cm Condition Report: Good condition, with wear commensurate with age and use
Lot 57
BELL'S BELL Blended Scotch Whisky in cream & brown ceramic Wade decanter. 75cl, 40% volume. BELL'S BELL Blended Scotch Whisky in cream & brown ceramic Wade decanter. 37.5cl, 40% volume. BELL'S BELL Blended Scotch Whisky in cream & brown ceramic Wade decanter. 18.75cl, 40% volume. BELL'S BELL MINIATURE Blended Scotch Whisky in cream & brown ceramic Wade decanter. 40% volume. (4) CONDITION REPORT: Very good.
Lot 12
Greece, South Italic colonies, ca. 4th century BCE. An elegant ceramic figure depicting Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, corn, and grain. Although the figure is standing, we are viewing her in motion. Notice the contrasting stance of her legs, the finely delineated draped robes flowing over her raised left knee, and the gentle turn of her head. She holds a small creature, perhaps a bird, in her hands. Indeed various agricultural products, the poppy flower, narcissus, and the crane were thought to be sacred to Demeter. Here, it appears she may be cradling a crane in her hands. Demeter was worshipped as the goddess responsible for the crop, and because of this, the first loaf of bread made from the first harvest was dedicated to her. By extrapolation, she was also associated with the seasons and believed to be the goddess of the earth, agriculture, and fertility. Demeter was also known for founding the Eleusinian Mysteries. These were elaborate festivals that took place every five years. Unfortunately, scholars know little about them as those who attended the Eleusinian Mysteries were sworn to secrecy. This said, most agree that the central theme of these Mysteries was that just as the grain returns every spring following its harvest and the winter hibernatory period, the soul returns after the death of the human body, reincarnated for the next life. The Eleusinian Mysteries were not the only Mysteries of the Greco-Roman world. There were also the Mysteries of Dionysos depicted in a famous fresco just outside Pompeii at Herculaneaum (the so-called Villa of the Mysteries) as well as Mysteries of various imported eastern gods such as Sabazios and Isis. A wonderful figurine impressive for its artistry as well as the many layers of symbolism it conjures. Custom, wood stand. Size: figure itself measures 2.75" W x 8.75" H (7 cm x 22.2 cm); 9.5" (24.1 cm) with stand. Provenance: Ex-private M. Reniger collection, Chicago, IL. Condition: Loss to lower end that is beautifully acommodated by the custom stand. Head almost seamlessly reattached to torso. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111399
Lot 277
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu for the pot, the snake is of unknown culture, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A precious pairing of two ceramic miniatures, the first a snake effigy coiled in a form that manifests holes at each side for suspension, the second a blackware footed globular jar with five raised knobs on the body. Size: snake effigy 2-1/5"L (5.6 cm); jar 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" (3.2 x 3.8 cm). Provenance: Ex-private Leonard Collection, Virginia, USA, acquired before 1979 Condition: Tiny nick to rim of mini vessel. Snake intact. Normal surface wear to both. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #110737
Lot 288
China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. This is a ceramic jarlet with a rounded lid and blue and white designs of flowers. It was made during the Ming period, when China began to export porcelain and other wares to the west. Size: 2.3" W x 1.6" H (5.8 cm x 4.1 cm). Provenance: Ex- Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL Condition: Small chip to rim; slight cracking and fading to enamel. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111535
Lot 304
Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A poignant mold-made ceramic visage representing the god Apollo, the face subtly turned on his elegant neck, with almost feminine features and hairstyle. The youthful god of music, the sun, light, poetry, prophecy, healing and more is depicted in a beautiful, idealized manner. Take a moment to appreciate the elegant, oval form of his face as it tapers to a slightly square chin, and his finely delineated, wavy coiffure, parted at the center with curly locks of hair framing his face, cascading down his neck, and billowing down the back of his head. Beyond this is his sensitive visage, embellished with gracefully arching brows that merge into his straight, noble nose, his mesmerizing almond-shaped eyes, and his delectably bow-shaped mouth with full, curvy lips that are slightly parted. A lovely example! Lucite block stand. Size: piece itself measures 1.75" W x 3" H (4.4 cm x 7.6 cm); 4.625" (11.7 cm) Provenance: Ex-private M. Reiniger collection, Chicago, IL. Condition: A fragment as shown with normal surface wear. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111397
Lot 323
Pre-Columbian, Peru, Nazca and Inca cultures, ca. 180 BCE to 500 CE and ca. 1400 CE, respectively. A nice trio of ceramics from ancient Peru, including a miniature trophy head vessel modeled with a pointy nose, eyes and features painted in hues of black and white; a miniature coil-built terracotta vase with an elegant form comprised of a globular body and straight neck. Finally, a beautiful blackware bowl with a dimpled bottom created by the Inca. Perhaps the most unusual piece in this group is the mini trophy head. Mummified trophy heads date to the pre-ceramic period in ancient Peru. Sizes: Nazca trophy head measures 2" (5.1 cm) x 1-5/8" (4.1 cm); vase 2-5/8" (6.7 cm) x 1-7/8" (4.8 cm); bowl 4-7/8" (12.4 cm) x 2-1/2" (6.4 cm).Perhaps the most extensive practice of headhunting occurred along the south coast of Peru in the Nazca and Inca valleys where the early Paracas and succeeding Nazca cultures resided. Head-taking was a significant component of their warfare and religious mythology. A warrior could increase his might and status by capturing prisoners for head-taking. Provenance: Ex-private Crested Butte, CO collection, acquired in 1987. Condition: Vase is intact and excellent. Trophy head shows wear and has chipped rim/edge. Bowl is repaired from two to three pieces. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #108670
Lot 353
Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A finely carved wooden implement carved with a standing deity with headdress and pectoral, hands held to his stomach. Huari imagery is under-studied; hence it is difficult to decipher the precise meaning or identity of this figure. It may represent a living person of rank, an honorary portrayal of a deceased person used to accompany a mummy bundle, or an ancestor. Ancestor veneration would become a significant part of Inca religious practice and was most likely important to earlier cultures as well. The wide-eyed expression is similar to visages depicted on Huari ceramic vessels. An impressive wood carving, covered with intricate detail. Size: 8.25" H (21 cm)The Huari culture began to develop during the late Moche era. The Huari culture, centered on a capital to the south of Moche territory in the central highlands of Peru, rose as the Moche culture fell apart and before the Chimu asserted themselves on the north coast. They had extensive contact with other regions in the Andes, most notably the Tiahuanaco in present-day Bolivia, and the Nazca and the Pachacamac on the south and central coast of Peru. Hence there is no homogenous Huari style. Instead we see a wide range of visual expressions in their wood carvings and ceramics. Provenance: Ex-Private Seattle, Wa collection acquired at auction Condition: Intact with normal surface wear. Nice patina. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111750
Lot 56d
China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. Green glazed, molded ceramic figure of a man wearing a green robe and a fez-like hat. One of his arms is curled up and touching his face, wrapped in his cloak. Figures ranging in size from lifelike to miniature were placed in Chinese tombs for decades. In one undisturbed Ming Dynasty prince's tomb, archaeologists found an array of small figures like this one placed as if in ceremonial procession; the dead man's books, paintings, clothing, and other personal affects were also present. Size: 1.75" L x 3" W x 8" H (4.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 20.3 cm). Provenance: Ex-Private PA collection Condition: Intact/excellent. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111757
Lot 71b
Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Huari/Wari, Middle Horizon period, ca. 650 to 1000 CE. A figural jar with a strap handle and a face depicted and modeled in partial relief and painted with details including tear marks on the neck of the vessel, and a tunic painted upon the body of the vessel, all in hues of red, black and cream. The Huari/Wari potters enjoyed polychrome slip painting and their techniques can be traced to Nazca ceramic technology. Huari imagery is understudied and not much can be said about the precise identity or meaning of this figure. It is likely, however, that the figure represents a living person of high rank or perhaps an ancestor. The plump and compact body resembles that of the mummy bundles characteristic of the Middle Horizon period. The liquid that this vessel contained likely contributed to the meaning of the piece as well. Size: 5-1/2"H (14 cm). Provenance: Ex-private Crested Butte, CO collection, acquired in 1987. Condition: Stable pressure crack on underside. Normal surface wear. Overall very good. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #108656
Lot 82a
Europe, The Low Countries, ca. 1600 to 1700 CE. This is a large ceramic Delftware tile with white and blue glaze; the decoration shows a beardless man pierced with arrows. This is Saint Sebastian, an early Christian martyr who, according to legend, was killed by Romans during the Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. He is usually depicted as a handsome youth, tied to a tree and pierced with arrows. The depiction on this tile includes fanciful, swirling clouds and a domed church in the background; the tree, plants, and hills all have a delightful abstract quality compared to the relative naturalism of the human figure. Delftware developed in Antwerp and spread north into modern-day Holland; it is characterized by white glaze with blue oxide paint over a type of calcium-rich clay called marl. Size: 1" L x 7.75" W x 12.3" H (2.5 cm x 19.7 cm x 31.2 cm). Provenance: Ex- Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL Condition: Glaze is has surface cracking and there is slight wear to edges, but otherwise in excellent condition. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111523
Lot 501
λ An early Victorian rosewood sewing box, inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone, with a bird, flowers and leaves and inlaid with a fine brass band, the interior with a letter pouch to the lid and with a lift-out tray fitted with twelve mother of pearl reel holders, with three lidded compartments and fitted with utensils and with two ceramic thimbles, 12.5cm high, 30.5cm wide. Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.
Lot 528
A Victorian burr walnut Davenport, the piano top with a rising stationery compartment, the interior with a pull-out writing compartment with a leather lined slope on a ratchet, with two drawers and divisions for pens and ink, the right side with four drawers, on ceramic castors, 89.3cm high, 58cm wide, 56.8cm deep.
Lot 1288
Books - Antique Ceramic and Glass - Bradley (H.G.), Ceramics of Derbyshire; Haslem (J.), The Old Derby China Factory, 1973 reprint; Lloyd Thomas (E.), Victorian Art Pottery; Lloyd Thomas (E.), The Old Torquay Potteries; Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, The Fine Art Society Ltd 1972; Haslam (Malcom), The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis, London 1978; Honey (W.B.), German Porcelain; Papert (Emma), The Illustrated Guide to American Glass; Manley (Cyril), Decorative Victorian Glass; Pilkingtons; Ruskin Pottery; Geoffrey Godden, various; Hugo Morley-Fletcher; Antique Collectors' Club publications, various; decorative arts; studio pottery; Royal Doulton; 18th century and later British and Continental pottery and porcelain; qty
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