Britain.- Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the English, 50 hand-coloured plates, the occasional faint spot, contemporary half morocco, rubbed, [c.1814] § Carr (Sir John) Caledonian Sketches, or a Tour Through Scotland, aquatint plates, frontispiece folding, some off-setting and marginal damp-staining, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, 1809 § Whitaker (Thomas) An History of the Original Parish of Whalley, second edition, engraved plates, some browning and off-setting, 1806, bound with another, together in contemporary half calf, spine gilt; and a quantity of others British topography and English literature, including a copy of Walpoole's, The New British Traveller, v.s. (qty)
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20th century tapestry of Flemish design depicting a couple of musicians 20th century tapestry of Flemish design depicting a couple of musicians in medieval dress playing the clarinet and hammered dulcimer on dark blue ground with floral decoration throughout interspersed by birdsTapestry: 116cm x 150cmGood overall condition, colours slightly faded over time and of recent manufacture. One very small hole to the leg of the bottom bird.
Three assorted yellow metal rings comprising diamond single stone ring, the shank stamped '557', size P approx, an opal and white stone dress ring, stamped '333', wedding band indistinctly stamped, 7g gross approx, and a white metal full eternity ring set white stones, stamped '925', size S approx (a/f) (4)
A 1970's 9ct yellow gold and amethyst dress ring, ring size O, Birmingham 1975, gross weight approx 3g; together with three silver rings, set with paste and faux pearl; a silver and paste bracelet; and a white metal, faux pearl and paste set bracelet (6) Generally good condition, wear commensurate with age
A 9ct yellow gold and shell oval cameo brooch carved depicting a portrait of a lady, in a scroll work 9ct gold frame, approx 4.5cm x 4cm, gross weight approx 10.2g; a pair of gilt metal and enamel drop earrings, hook fittings; an Art Deco chrome plated and marcasite brooch/dress clips; a silver sovereign case, approx 0.61ozt; a small silver-plated flask, approx 8cm All generally good condition, wear commensurate with age, wear to plating on flask
Five 18th/19th century works to include a needlework of a lady and dog in a landscape , a further pair of needlework pictures, two portrait silhouettes of a lady and gentleman and a fabric still life, the largest 28 x 29cm (5)The floral study is heavily marked throughout and the thread colour has faded to a significant degree, there are no visible holes found. The religious needlework has a few markings throughout, with loose threadwork found around the border and river. The thread colour had faded to a certain degree, in particular, the blue pigment. The needlework has detached from the frame. The pair of female needleworks have heavy markings throughout and surface dirt. The female in the white dress has a significant water stain which covers a large part of the composition, also occupying the face. Found on the same needlework is a tear. Again, both thread colours have faded. 10.01.24 On examination out of the frame the two silhouettes are reverse painted on glass, the male silhouette is broken below the mount and 2mm is visible at the bottom, the female silhouette has a full diagonal crack through the bust with old paper tape repair. discoloured backing paper has been glued to the glass in places.
A pair of 19th century Meissen figures of a Lady and Gentleman, together with a pair of Samson figure groups tallest 14cm highSingle seated figure in green jacket: has hand restored, foot reconstructed, top of sword missing, leaves missing from foliage below chair.Peasant pair: male figure missing thumb, goat has chipped horn, losses on garland that the female figure is holding, chips to the flowers on the groundSingle seated figure with lace dress, holding shell: missing ribbon from left hand, lace trim detail missing extensively, chair back has been broken and restored, ribbon trails from bonnet or back of the dress are damaged and missing. Discolouration to face. Left hand seems to be missing an object.Peasant pair with lamb: leaves missing on foliage on ground, stump female figure is sitting on has been broken and repaired.
Four assorted 1950s vintage dresses, comprising a blue crepe satin dress with a printed pink rose bud pattern, v neck bodice with pleated skirt, approximate size 12/14, a printed blue, green and brown floral pattern midi dress, with tapered long sleeves, v neck pleated bodice with green flower buttons and A line skirt, approximate size 12, a pink satin evening dress with a black lace and sequined collar or sleeve detail, the empire waistline with attached ruffled and pleated side panels to a straight maxi skirt, approximate size 8, and a late 1940s or early 1950s vintage wedding dress in a cream satin brocade, approximate size 10. (4)
DONALD MCGILL (1865-1962) - 'At our Fancy Dress Ball for the Church the costumes, you bet, were a treat. Our Miss Gibbs went as Lady Godiva and the Vicar went white as a sheet!', watercolour cartoon, signed, framed, 20cm x 15cm, frame size 38cm x 33cm.NB - This lot may be subject to Artist's Resale Right levy.
Large Islamic traywith metal inlay, very finely decorated with numerous figures in traditional dress amongst scrolling foliage to the central panel, with a border of men on camelback amongst foliage surrounding, the final border with birds and further scrolling flowers and foliage, with a pie-crust edge, approximately 73cm diameter With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Written on in pen on the back.
Late Victorian dress swordcirca 1870-1880, with a shagreen pommel, brass handle and plated scabbard, the handle and the blade bearing the Royal cypher, the blade engraved with the crown and scrolling foliage decoration, numbered '13697', made by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, 98cm long together with a bayonet, with an engraving bearing 'P.D.L' and numbered '8699' (2) Both have signs of wear consistent with age and use. The bayonet with rusting. The sword's pommel with a dent.
Manuscript minature painting Persian/Iranian, circa 18th Century, painted with two bearded male figures in traditional Persian dress amongst trees, the left-hand figure with hands in prayer, the figure on the right seated on a light pink mat, decorated with scrolling flowers, with Persian text in a coral border, together with two illuminated manuscripts, with gilt details and borders, to include an original Naskhi Script, written by the Scribe Hussain Hutuni (3) With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Some losses/holes. Cockled paper. Original Naskhi script with potential foxing/stain. Each piece with tape to the back of the frame. Labels attached to the back of the frames, with evidence of glue.
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