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Lot 218
A very rare Beilby enamelled magnum Claret decanter and stopper, circa 1765Of generous 'sugarloaf' form, finely decorated in opaque white with a scrollwork pseudo wine label cartouche inscribed 'CLARET' hung from a painted suspension chain, a spray of fruiting vine pendant below, a further sprig of fruiting vine to the reverse, the neck with a scrollwork collar, the later disc stopper cut with facets, 36cm high (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceChris Crabtree Collection, 16 December 2009, lot 69Property of a GentlemanIt is extremely rare to find a Beilby enamelled decanter in magnum size. A remarkable Beilby enamelled double magnum beer decanter of similar form, painted in opaque white with additional gilding, was sold by Bonhams as part of the A C Hubbard Jr Collection on 30 November 2011, lot 141.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 134
A very rare pair of Giles gilded green glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1765-70Decorated in the London workshop of James Giles, each of shouldered form in deep emerald-green glass, cut all over with diamond facets and extending flutes to the shoulders, richly gilt with a 'mosaic' pattern, the faceted spire stoppers similarly gilt, 30.5cm high (4)Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's, 15 June 2000, lot 59Bayreuth CollectionLiteratureAndy McConnell, The Decanter: Ancient to Modern (2018), p.117, no.15In 1774 Christie's held an auction of part of the stock of Giles, including two pairs of decanters and stoppers with descriptions which match the present lot. Lot 29 on 21 March 1774 was 'two cut decanters (enamel'd) mosaick work very rich...', and lot 37 on 22 March 1774 was 'two glass decanters cut enamel'd mosaic very rich...'. Several cut glass wares from the atelier of James Giles gilded in a 'mosaic' pattern are known. A pair of green cruet bottles and a cream basin are illustrated by Gerald Coke, In Search of James Giles 1718-1780 (1983), p.243, pl.71. The cream basin is also illustrated by Stephen Hanscombe, James Giles China and Glass Painter (2005), no.128, together with a pair of blue cruet bottles and three scent bottles. A decanter of similar form in blue glass is illustrated by Andy McConnell (2018, p.117, no.13 together with an example of 'sugarloaf' form in opaque white glass, no.14, which was sold by Bonhams on 1 May 2013, lot 57. See also the opaque white glass cruet bottle, no.16.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 124
An exceptionally rare South Staffordshire enamelled opaque white glass guglet, circa 1755-60Of simple pear-shaped bottle form with a bulbous knop below the flared rim, finely enamelled in a famille rose palette with two long-tailed 'fancy' birds perched on the meandering branches of a flowering prunus tree, flanked by leafy stems of bamboo, 26.4cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceMiss Millie Manheim and D M & P Manheim Antiques Corporation, Sotheby's New York, 15 October 1996, lot 267With Delomosne and Son, June 2002Christie's, 14 May 2003, lot 282Bayreuth CollectionLiteratureAndy McConnell, The Decanter: Ancient to Modern (2018), p.102, no.2The introduction of arsenic as an opacifier in lead glass in Britain in the mid-18th century led to the production of opaque white glass of far superior quality and whiteness than that produced using a traditional tin oxide opacifier, particularly on the Continent. This remarkable guglet is among the largest pieces of opaque white glass made in this tradition and truly exemplifies this technical achievement. The various artists responsible for enamelling glass such as this were undoubtedly connected with enamelling on Staffordshire saltglaze stoneware and on Worcester porcelain, as discussed by R J Charleston in Delomosne and Sons exhibition catalogue, Gilding the Lily (1978), p.8. No other guglet of this particular form would appear to be recorded, but an example of different form was exhibited by Delomosne and Son, Gilding the Lily (1978), p.17, no.23.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 123
A fine and rare pair of South Staffordshire enamelled opaque white glass tea bottles and enamel covers, circa 1755-60By the 'swirled flowers' painter, of shouldered rectangular form with canted corners, painted to the front with a landscape vignette depicting a goldfinch perched on a leafy branch below a purple scrollwork cartouche, respectively inscribed 'BOHEA' and 'GREEN' in black enamel, the reverses with a colourful bouquet of flowers including roses, the sides of both with sprays of flowers in pink and blue respectively, all surrounded by scattered sprigs, the enamel covers both painted with a gallant playing a flute before a seated lady, with engine-turned gilt-metal mounts, 14.2cm high (4)Footnotes:ProvenanceGeorge Lockett CollectionSir Hugh Dawson CollectionWith Delomosne and Son, February 1983Christie's, 14 May 2003, lot 278Bayreuth CollectionLiteratureR J Charleston, English Glass (1984), pl.45bAndy McConnell, The Decanter: Ancient to Modern (2018), p.102, no.1ExhibitedDelomosne and Son, Gilding the Lily, 1978, no.4These tea bottles or canisters belong to a group of opaque white glass enamelled with distinctive floral decoration characterised by a series of turbulent curves and flicks, termed 'swirled flowers' by W A Thorpe. This includes a series of tea bottles of this type, painted with a goldfinch or bullfinch beneath the name of the tea in a scrolled cartouche. This style of painting on opaque white glass was once attributed to Bristol, primarily on the basis of family traditions relating to the painter Michael Edkins. However, a number of features point instead to a South Staffordshire origin, including the enamel fittings associated with many of these pieces, such as the caps on the present lot. This is discussed in detail by R J Charleston in Delomosne and Sons exhibition catalogue, Gilding the Lily (1978), p.7. It is possible that this distinctive group of enamelled glass may have been made in the Birmingham workshop of the 'toymaker' John Wood, who is known to have collaborated with the Aston glassmaker Holte Bridgeman.Another pair of opaque white glass tea bottles for 'GREEN' and 'BOHEA' was sold by Christie's on 24 November 1987, lot 76. A comparable tea bottle for 'GREEN', enamelled instead with a bullfinch, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum together with a similar example for 'BOHEA' (inv. nos.5288&A-1901 and 414:1380-1885). A single tea bottle for 'BOHEA' painted with a bullfinch was also in the James Hall Collection, sold by Bonhams on 17 December 2008, lot 108.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 587
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS, BRASS AND COLLECTORS DOLLS ETC, to include Lancashire Rose Imari pattern tea wares, Japanese tea wares, Uttoxeter China miniature tea wares, Crown Devon blush ivory wares, Royal Crown Derby strainer and dish, two brass horse and cart sculptures, four boxed bisque porcelain dolls, ships decanter etc. (2 boxes + loose)
Lot 377
A GROUP OF CERAMICS AND GLASS WARE, to include two figurines: Royal Doulton Reflections 'Spring Walk' HN3120 (second quality) and Lladro Aranjuez Little Lady no 4879, sculptor Vicente Martinez, issued 1974-1996 (top of parasol missing), a glass decanter with silver collar, hallmarked Birmingham 1979, two crystal tumblers - one by Thomas Webb, an art glass bull, bird (missing an eye) and swordfish (internal fracture to base), two cased art glass vases, and a paperweight with lilac and white swirled decoration (11) (Condition Report: most pieces appear ok, obvious specific damage as stated)
Lot 564
A GROUP OF KOSTA BODA GLASSWARE, comprising an 'Opus 1' bowl, diameter 16cm x height 10cm, a decanter, six wine glasses and six small tumblers in the 'Carl Gustaf' pattern, and a pair of tall hexagonal candlesticks by Bengt Edenfalk, engraved signature and pattern no 68514 to base, height 25cm, all pieces bearing engraved 'Kosta' mark (16) (Condition Report: all pieces appear in good condition, no obvious damage, a little dusty)
Lot 155
A sleek decanter paired with six lowball glasses, each adorned with a distinctive ridged body. Miko manufacturing sticker. Dimensions of the largest item: 9.75"H x 4.75" dia. This item has its original box. Dimensions of the box: 16"L x 13.5"W x 6"H. Dimensions: see descriptionManufacturer: MikoCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 238
A Pair Antique Bohemian Moser Persian Market Light Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter Bottles, 19th Century. The bulbous bodys elaborately decorated with floral patterns with decadent gilding, central portraits medallion, depicting the Shah of Persia Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896). Made in Bohemia (present day Czech Republic) in the late 19th century, home to the world's best glass artisans and painters, attributed to renowned luxury glass maker Moser Glassworks. A wonderful lot for collecting and interior decoration. Height 29.5 cm.
Lot 52
A Victorian silver Sewing Scissor Case, by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, hallmarked London, 1898, with scrolling foliate decoration, the hinged cover with vacant cartouche, velvet lined interior in poor condition, no scissors, 15cm long, together with a Victorian silver mounted cut glass decanter, by W & G Sissons, Sheffield 1863, as found with damage to glass and silver, a pair of silver candlesticks, Birmingham 1971, 10cm high, weighted, and silver spill vase with weighted base, and a Continental silver fob watch, all as found (6)
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