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Lot 560
[Books] Atterbury, Paul, ed. The Parian Phenomenon, first edition, Shepton Beauchamp: Dennis, 1989; Emmerson, Robin. British Teapots and Tea Drinking, first edition, London: HMSO, 1992; Bumpus, Bernard. Pate-sur-Pate. The Art of Ceramic Relief Decoration 1849-1992, first edition, London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1992; and assorted other works on ceramics, (18).
Lot 85
A Triple-Division Figural Table Centrepiece, Minton, circa 1860, as an infant scholar holding a globe of the Earth, standing beside a pile of books, on a mask moulded upswept stand from three shell form dishes, circular base, impressed "Mintons", shape "906", 27cm high; A Glazed Porcelain Centrepiece Bowl, Royal Worcester, circa 1890, of shallow "urchin moulded" form, on three dolphin supporters and tri-concave base, with pink lustre, blue and red enamel detail overall, impressed crown and wheel mark, 17.5cm high; and A Part Glazed Figural Centrepiece Bowl, Copeland, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, circa 1875, as an infant seated on rocks holding a basket, from a fern moulded circular dish, impressed "Copeland 075", 23cm high (incomplete) (3)
Lot 200
Union Refugees, possibly R Cook, perhaps after an original statuary plaster version by John Rogers (American 1829-1904), circa 1880, impressed "RC 162", titled on the base front, 45.5cm high See illustration Cook (Robert). Working period c.1871-19. Hope Street, Street, Hanley. Jewitt, in his first edition of Ceramic Art of Great Britain 1878 reported: "Robert Cook makes ordinary Parion goods in large quantities; principally for shipment ot America". Please see notes relating to other figures attributed to Rogers, Tennants Sale, 29 March 2007, lots 112 and 113. See illustration
Lot 226
The Reaper and The Flowers, after Louis Auguste Malempre, Copeland, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, published 1875, as an angel upholding a sleeping child, impressed title to the front, impressed factory and "A75", incised "L A Malempre Sc 1875", 58.5cm high This figure is illustrated in Copeland (Robert) Parian, Copeland's Statuary Porcelain, Antique Collectors Club, p.119, where it is described as being named after the last verse of Longfellow's poem of that name which accompanied the original marble sculpture; this was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1874. Longfellow tries to dispel the notion that death is inevitably a fearsome thing by emphasising that flowers amidst the "bearded grain". The last verse reads: "O, not in cruelty, not in wrath, the Reaper came that day; twas an angel visited the green earth, and took the flowers away".
Lot 231
A Bust of the Hop Queen, after John Durham ARA, Copeland, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, published January 1878, impressed "Copeland A73" and titled on the reverse, 33.5cm high; together with A Copeland Parian Scroll Form Wall Bracket, impressed marks, 21cm high (2) In Copeland (Robert) Parian, Copeland's Statuary Porcelain, Antique Collectors Club, this piece is illustrated on page 212. The "Hop Queen" may have been intended as a companion bust to the "May Queen". She may have her origins in an ancient fertility right or festival to render thanks for a satisfactory harvest.
Lot 234
Hope, after L A Malempre, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, Copeland, circa 1865, as a young toga clad girl with sad forward gaze, clutching at an anchor pendant hung around her neck, on a circular (titled) base, impressed details including "Copeland", 48cm high; The Risen Christ, Robinson & Leadbeater, circa 1885, standing, pointing to a flaming heart on his chest, upon an octagonal base, incised "R&L", 52cm high; and A Figure of the Madonna and Child, possibly Robinson & Leadbeater, the crowned holy mother stands holding Christ who in turn holds an orb, on an octagonal base, 55.5cm high (3) "Hope" was the name given in later years to the Greek muse Polymnia or Polyhymnia, Muse of the Sublime Hymn who usually appears in a pensive or meditating attitude. She was one of the nine female goddesses of song of divinities presiding over the different kinds of poetry and over the arts and sciences. The anchor pendant is a symbol of steadfastness. See Copeland (Robert) Parian, Copeland's Statuary Porcelain, Antique Collectors Club, p.147, illustration S77.
Lot 243
Musidora, after William Theede, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, Copeland, published 1867, the young classical maiden naked but for a towel which she holds as she gazes downwards at an open scroll by reeds, impressed "W Theede Sculpt, Musidora, Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union pubd 1867", 44cm high See illustration A similar figure is illustrated in The Parian Phenomenon, A Survey of Victorian Parian Porcelain Statuary & Busts, edited by Paul Atterbury, published by Richard Dennis, fig.518, pg.153. This figure is based on the marble statue executed in 1866 for the Prince of Wales, exhibited at the 1866 RA, and placed in Marlborough House, London. Musidora is a water nymph featured in James Thomson's The Seasons (1730) who is loved by Damon, a young swain. From a copse he sees her bathing and writes the following lines in sand on the river bank; "Bathe on, my fair-yet unbeheld save by the second eye, of fateful love; I go to guard thy haunt, to keep from thy recess each vagrant foot and each licentious eye".
Lot 246
Flower Girl, after Aime Chesneau, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, Copeland, published 1874, the downward gazing beauty wearing diaphanous dress and holding a posy in her left hand, on a rocky base, impressed "Copeland M74, A Chesneau Sc Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union", 42.5cm high See illustration A similar figure is illustrated in The Parian Phenomenon, A Survey of Victorian Parian Porcelain Statuary & Busts, edited by Paul Atterbury, published by Richard Dennis, fig.536, pg.161. This figure is apparently also called French Flower Girl. Aime Chesneau: he exhibited at the Royal Academy and at the British Institution from 1863-1875. He was a specialist in bronze portrait busts, roundels and reliefs. He was born in Paris, and studied under Carrier-Belleuse, and Jules Salmson. See Copeland (Robert) Parian, Copeland's Statuary Porcelain, Antique Collectors Club, p.85, where this work is attributed to Amie Chesneau and goes by the name "First Bath of the Season" statuette.
Lot 257
The Mother, after Raphael Monti, Copeland, for The Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, circa 1871, incised facsimile signature "R Monti 1871", impressed factory mark and "U", 36.5cm high See illustration A similar example is illustrated in The Parian Phenomenon, A Survey of Victorian Parian Porcelain Statuary & Busts, edited by Paul Atterbury, published by Richard Dennis, fig.586, pg.180, where it is described as being "Issued as a companion to The Bride".
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Frank Smith, 'Allegoric Figure', ceramic stoneware on reclaimed oak, 23cm x 11cm x 7cm. Studied: Diploma in Art and Craft studies, ceramics and craft materials. Sculpture specializing in ceramics. A lifetime involvement in Art and Craft making, practical and theoretical training and working as a professional mechanical engineer, which developed an appreciation of design, material properties and processes. Form is the essence of his works with aesthetically pleasing curves and interesting edges; pieces are usually abstract, although figurative forms often emerge
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Frank Smith, 'Betoken Female', ceramic eathenware on Welsh slate, 29cm x 14cm x 10cm. Studied: Diploma in Art and Craft studies, ceramics and craft materials. Sculpture specializing in ceramics. A lifetime involvement in Art and Craft making, practical and theoretical training and working as a professional mechanical engineer, which developed an appreciation of design, material properties and processes. Form is the essence of his works with aesthetically pleasing curves and interesting edges; pieces are usually abstract, although figurative forms often emerge
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Frank Smith, 'Emblematic Figure', ceramic earthenware on scorched pine, 24cm x 9cm x 7cm. Studied: Diploma in Art and Craft studies, ceramics and craft materials. Sculpture specializing in ceramics. A lifetime involvement in Art and Craft making, practical and theoretical training and working as a professional mechanical engineer, which developed an appreciation of design, material properties and processes. Form is the essence of his works with aesthetically pleasing curves and interesting edges; pieces are usually abstract, although figurative forms often emerge
Lot 324
A pair of Victorian mahogany buffets, the arched and panelled three quarter gallery top to a moulded edge above a pair of panelled frieze drawers, flanked by carved rosettes, on leaf carved and fluted scroll volute supports united by a shelf to a shaped platform base on ceramic castors, 49.75in (126.5cm) h, 53in (134.5cm) w, 19.25in (49cm) d. (2)
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Bruichladdich-15 year-old Distilled and bottled by Bruichladdich Distillery Co. Limited, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay. 750 ml. brown ceramic decanter accompanied by stopper. Single malt, 43% volume Tobermory Distilled and bottled by Tobermory Distillers Ltd., Isle of Mull. 75 cl. white ceramic decanter with surface hairline crack to base. Single malt, 40% volume 2 ceramic decanters
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Royal Salute-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Aberdeen. 75 cl. blue Wade ceramic decanter. Plastic seal cracked though unbroken. 40% volume Dimple Blended and bottled by John Haig & Co. Ltd. to commemorate the XIII Commonwealth Games, Scotland 1986. 75 cl. white ceramic decanter. Lacking plastic seal. 43% volume King of Scots Blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. white ceramic decanter. 43% volume Whyte & MacKay Blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow 4 ceramic decanters
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Bell's Royal Reserve-20 year-old 75 cl. blue and silver Wade ceramic decanter. Blended, 43% volume Bell's 75 cl. brown and cream Wade ceramic decanter. Blended, 43% volume Blended and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons plc Old Parr 500-15 year-old 75 cl. Royal Victoria Pottery ceramic decanter. Blended and bottled by MacDonald Greenlees, Edinburgh to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the birth of Thomas Parr (1483-1983). 43% volume Tullamore Dew 75 cl. stoneware jug accompanied by stopper. Blended and bottled by Tullamore Dew Company, Dublin. 40% volume 3 decanters and 1 jug
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Bell's Blended to commemorate: Christmas-1990 The 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (2) The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh The 50th Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales 5 ceramic decanters
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Royal Salute-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Aberdeen. 750 ml. blue ceramic Wade decanter in original carton. 40% volume Old Glasgow Distilled, blended and bottled by Hart Brothers (Vintners) Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. Accompanied by A Personal Message from The Lord Provost to commemorate The Pride of The Clyde Celebrations, Welcome Home Glasgow, 1983. Ceramic jug in presentation case accompanied by stopper. Blended, 40% volume 2 ceramic decanters
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Glenfiddich In Clan Stewart presentation tin. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume Glen Moray-12 year-old In Highland Light Infantry presentation tin. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume The Glenturret Malt Liqueur In original carton. 70 cl. 35% volume Tomintoul-Glenlivet-12 year-old 37.5 cl. blue ceramic decanter. In presentation case. Single malt, 43% volume The above bottled by their respective single malt distillery 3 bottles and 1 decanter
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Royal Salute-21 year-old 75 cl. blue ceramic decanter. In original carton. Blended, 40% volume Loch Lomond Golf Club-17 year-old 70 cl. Tear to right side of label. Single malt, 40% volume Ballantine's-12 year-old 75 cl. In original carton. Blended, 40% volume The Black Douglas 700 ml. Blended, 40% volume Cameron Brig 70 cl. Single grain, 40% volume Finlaggan 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume 1 decanter and 5 bottles
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The Argyll Pot Still Decanter-15 year-old Gilt lustre ceramic decanter in presentation case, stopper loose. 760 ml. 43% volume The Argyll-12 year-old 75 cl. black stoneware jug in presentation case accompanied by stopper. 43% volume Bottled by Beinn Bhuidhe Holdings Limited, Inverary Whyte & MacKay-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd., Glasgow. 75 cl. In clear fronted presentation case. 40% volume 1 decanter, 1 jug and 1 bottle
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Castle Grant-21 year-old Blended and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., Banff-shire. Royal Doulton ceramic decanter. 750 ml. In presentation case. 40% volume Glenfiddich (2) Highland Stillmaster's Crocks depicting Charles Edward Stuart and Mary Queen of Scots. 750 ml. Stoneware jugs. Distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd., The Glenfiddich Distillery, Banff-shire. Single malt, 40% volume 1 decanter and 2 jugs
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King of Scots De Luxe-17 year-old Limited edition Mason's Ironstone decanter number 361 U A, 1979. Blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow Royal Salute-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Chivas Brothers Ltd., Aberdeen. 75 cl. burgundy Wade ceramic decanter. In original carton. 40% volume Harrods-21 year-old De Luxe Blended. 4/5 quart black stoneware decanter. 86 degrees proof Usquaebach Imported by Twelve Stone Flagons Ltd., PA, USA. Blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd., Glasgow. 24.99 fl. ozs./710 ml. In original carton. 40% volume 3 decanters and 1 flagon
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Buchanan's De Luxe (2) Presentation decanters. 75 cl. ceramic decanters, one in original carton. Blended and bottled by James Buchanan & Co. Ltd., London. 43% volume Bell's Royal Reserve-21 year-old Blended and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons plc, Perth. 75 cl. In presentation case. 40% volume Royal Cask Blended and bottled by The Glen Mist Company, London and Leith. 75 cl. stoneware jug. In presentation case. 43% volume 2 decanters, 1 bottle and 1 jug
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