A GEORGE V SILVER ROSE BOWL BARKER BROTHERS SILVERSMITHS LTD. BIRMINGHAM 1928 almost hemispherical with moulded shaped rim engraved with a presentation inscription on spreading foot underside with retailer’s inscription RUSSELL / SILVERSMITH / MALVERN 22cm diameter 651gr (20oz 18dwt) The inscription reads: Charlotte & Bernard Shaw to H.K. Ayliff / in friendly memory of the First Malvern Festival in August 1929. Provenance: given by George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) and his wife Charlotte to Henry Kiell Ayliff (1871-1949); thence by direct family descent. H.K. Ayliff was a theatre director whose Shakespeare in contemporary dress caused a stir in the 1920s. In 1922 he started working as director at Barry Jackson’s Birmingham Repertory Theatre and was involved in many of the productions at Jackson’s Malvern Festival which initially had been dedicated to the plays of George Bernard Shaw.
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AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX MAKER’S MARK AK PRAGUE CIRCA 1860 oblong the lid set with a porcelain panel painted with a bust of young woman in 18th century dress engine-turned ground with milled and scroll foliage decoration and vacant cartouches gilt interior assay mark rubbed 812 standard 8.7cm long
Howard Watch Co. gold filled lever dress pocket watch, size 10 19 jewel adjusted five position movement, no. 8874, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds within an engine turned and foliate chased case - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - some light marks as expected of the period, see image. Glass - visible surface marks. Hands - matching, good. Case - typical light marks, but generally good condition and closing correctly. Crown - adjusting correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 18ct slim lever half hunter dress pocket watch, the Swiss bar movement with compensated balance and regulator, silvered dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and blued steel hands, within a plain case with engraved initials 'EBC', case maker DS, 77.4gm, 51mm - **Goldsmiths & Silversmiths case - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - some marks. Glass - light surface marks. Hands - good. Case - surface marks and some scuffs, some tarnishing, one movement securing screw at fault. Crown - adjusting correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
J.W. Benson 'The Bank' silver lever pocket watch, 50mm; together with a gold plated lever dress pocket watch, 47mm, a nickel cased Goliath pocket watch for repair, compensated pocket barometer, selection of pocket and fob watch movements principally for repair and a selection of pocket watch dials
A German Third Reich SA Dress Dagger, with a hardwood grip, inset with SA emblem and eagle, with nickel plated cross piece and pommel, blade etched "Alles Fur Deutschland" and stamped Carl Eickhorn Solingen, in a nickel capped sheath with leather strap, together with a commando dagger and leather sheath CONDITION REPORT: Plating worn, otherwise in reasonable condition overall
Collection of dolls clothes, straw bonnets, ribbons, lace and more, including 1830 style dress with floral pattern and green hat, dress 8 ¼” (21cm) long, pale blue dress and another in pink, black coat, nightshirt, ten straw bonnets, velvet dog, (a/f), doll eyes, twelve doll and related reference books, and a cat and dog pair of bisque nodding figures, (condition: chips to cats collar) and more, (lot).
A small Steiff Teddy bear, German circa 1909, with button to left ear, straw filled bear with remains of brown mohair, glass eyes, stitched nose and mouth, swivel head and jointed at shoulders and hips, replaced cloth paw pads, neck tie and satchel to back, (condition: very bald, pads recovered), 9 ½” (24cm) tall, together with a small blonde bear with glass eyes, wearing a dress, (a/f), (2 items).
Wonderful A.T Kestner bisque head doll, German circa 1885, the beautifully moulded pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, moulded lids with finely painted lashes and brows, delicate shading to cheeks and open/closed mouth, with her original blonde wig in ringlets and plaster pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with fixed wrists and wearing a white cotton dress with lace detail and collar, underclothes and brown leather heeled boots, incised 14, this doll is known as A.T Kestner as it has a close resemblance to the rare French A.Thuillier French Bebe, (condition: tiny kiln dust spot to nose, some repair to fingers, boots are worn, small piece missing from plaster pate, head perfect), 24” (61cm) tall.
Kammer & Reinhardt 109 bisque head character doll, in original clothes, German circa 1909, the beautifully moulded bisque head with painted blue eyes, moulded lids and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and subtle shading to cheeks, with her original light brown wig in plaits and card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists, wearing a white spotted cotton dress with lace, underclothes, socks and leather shoes, incised K&R, 109, 49, known as ‘Elise’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: a few minor wig-pulls to back of head, head perfect) 20” (50cm) tall.
Rare Bruno Schmidt 2033 ‘Wendy’ bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the fine pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth and pointed chin with dimple, original short light brown wig with card pate, on a good fully jointed composition body with fixed wrists and wearing original cream dress with floral pattern and lace, underclothes, shoes and straw bonnet with feathers and blue flowers, incised 0, 2033, BSW in heart, 537, (condition: lacks tip to one finger, otherwise excellent) 14” (35cm) tall.
Kammer & Reinhardt 114 bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with painted pale blue eyes, moulded lids, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long blonde wig with card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton dress with lace, straw bonnet, underclothes and socks, incised K&R, 114, 39, known as ‘Gretchen’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: excellent) 15 ½” (39cm) tall.
Kammer & Reinhardt 117 bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the fine bisque head with weighted blue glass eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyebrows, closed mouth and original light brown wig in two plaits, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing all original blue dress with pocket, blue flannel coat and beret, , underclothes, socks and brown leather shoes, incised K&R/Simon & Halbig 117, 43, known as ‘Mein Liebling’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: one wig pull to back of head, otherwise, perfect) 17” (43cm) tall.
Rare A.M 231 ‘Fany’ bisque head doll with original factory clothes, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with weighted blue glass eyes, painted lashes and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long blonde wig and card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition chunky toddler body with swivel wrists and wearing original pink dress with buttons and cream edging, bonnet, underclothes, pink socks and white leather shoes, incised 231, D.R.M.T, 248, ‘Fany, A2M, (condition: excellent), 12” (31cm) tall.
A good painted wooden dolls house and contents, English mid 19th century, the red brick painted exterior with five glazed windows and moulded surrounds, window bars and sills, attic window, painted panelled front door with portico, and tiled pitch roof with decorative tiling, two chimneys, façade with barley twist border, and carry handles to sides, the front opens in three sliding sections to four rooms on two levels, and staircase. Top right Bedroom: includes wooden bed, tinplate and soft metal washstands, bone crib and family of bisque dolls, (doll in navy dress leg re-glued, father lacks one foot). Top left Dining room: soft metal fireplace and gilt hanging shelf, Waltershausen, washstand, chair and settee with pink upholstery, three dolls, (a.f). Kitchen: wooden dresser, shelves and table, selection of china and brass kitchen ware and utensils. Salon: Art Nouveau style settee and chair, brass fireplace with decorative mantle, clock, easel with picture, and dolls, (a.f). Hallway and landing: soft metal pram, umbrella stand, hall stand with mirror and more, all rooms with a selection of pictures and ornaments. (condition: papers not original), 32” (81cm) tall, 36” (92cm) wide, 12 ½” (32cm) deep. Please note: For shipping and collection of this lot after the day of sale please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T auctioneers.
Small Kammer & Reinhardt 114 bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with painted pale blue eyes, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long light brown wig, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton dress with lace, bonnet, underclothes and socks, known ‘Gretchen’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: a little wear to upper legs, head perfect) 8” (20cm) tall.
Kammer & Reinhardt 116A bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the well moulded bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyebrows, open/closed mouth with two upper teeth, original blonde wig and card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition chunky toddler body with swivel wrists and wearing all original white dress and hat, underclothes, socks and shoes, incised K&R/Simon & Halbig 116/A, S&H, 42, (condition: excellent) 16” (41cm) tall.
Large bisque shoulder head doll, German circa 1910, with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth and short brown wig with plaster pate, on a kid leather body with bisque lower arms and wearing a later red and white polka dot dress and bonnet, (condition: small repair to upper left eye rim and tip to one finger), 26” (66cm) tall.
Five Miniature dolls, German circa 1910, including Parian-type girl with painted features, moulded blonde hair and on a cloth body with bisque lower arms and legs with painted shoes, wearing original traditional costume, 2 ½” (6cm) tall, S&H all-bisque doll in traditional dress, 4 ½” (11cm) tall, (small flake to left eye and foot), two all bisque German dolls and bisque head boy on five-piece composition body and wearing original trouser suite and coat with brass buttons, (5 items).
Gebruder Koppelsdorf 8192 bisque head doll, in original clothes, German circa 1910, very pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, open mouth with upper teeth, and original short brown wig with card pate, on a fully jointed ‘flapper’ style body, wearing original pink and blue floral print dress and cloche hat with underclothes, socks and shoes, incised 8192, Germany, Gebruder Heubach, 3/0, (condition: good), 12” (30cm) tall.
Miniature all-bisque Kestner ‘Googly’ doll, German circa 1910, with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and single stroke brows, water melon mouth and original brown wig with red bow, jointed at shoulders and hips and having painted moulded socks and sandals, wearing original striped dress and underclothes, (condition: excellent) 5 ¼” (13cm) tall.
A.M 390 bisque head doll, German circa 1910, with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and single stroke eye brows, open mouth with upper teeth and original brown wig with card pate, on a fully jointed wood and composition body, wearing traditional dress with flower headdress, socks and shoes, features in July in Antique Dolls calendar, 1985, (condition: some wear and paint loss to body), 16” (41cm) tall.
Miniature all-bisque doll with trunk and clothes, German circa 1910, with fixed blue glass eyes, painted lashes and single stroke brows, closed mouth and original blonde wig, swivel head and jointed at shoulders and hips, painted socks and sandals, wearing original cream dress with pink ribbon, and underclothes, (condition: repair to left foot), 4 ¼” (11cm) tall, in her red velvet trunk and with her winter blue dress, velvet cape, fur trimmed bonnet and muff, blue dress with lace bonnet and bag, a further three dresses, pink feather hat, underclothes, mirror, and brush.
Early George II carved and painted wooden doll, English circa 1750, the painted gesso face with inserted black pupil-less eyes, dotted lashes and brows, prominent nose, painted mouth and rouged cheeks, remains of blonde wig and elongated neck to torso tapering at waist, with cloth upper arms and carved wooden lower arms with fork-like hands, legs jointed at hips and knees, wearing a cream dress with flowers, bonnet, many layers of underclothes and secret pocket, long stockings, red knitted slippers and coral necklace, (condition: slight rub to nose, old bandage to waist), 16” (41cm) tall.
Early George II carved and painted wooden doll, English circa 1750, the painted gesso face with inserted black pupil-less eyes, dotted lashes and brows with single line, carved ears, prominent nose, painted mouth and slightly rouged cheeks, remains of brown wig and elongated neck to torso tapering at waist, with cloth upper arms and carved wooden lower arms, legs jointed at hips and knees, and rarely seen carved genitalia, wearing a pink striped dress, blue bonnet, many layers of underclothes and secret pocket, long stockings, blue silk slippers and necklace, (condition: new pin to one leg), 21” (53cm) tall.
Large early English poured wax shoulder head doll, circa 1860, with fixed blue glass eyes, moulded lids, painted light brown brows and painted red mouth, with inserted brown hair with curls and centre parting, moulded and shaped shoulders and cloth body with chubby wax lower arms and legs, wearing original cream dress with lilac foliage pattern, bolero, straw card bonnet with lace and flowers, underclothes, socks and wool shoes, (condition: lovely all original doll, normal dirt, discolouration, lacks tip to one finger), 28” (71cm) tall.
Poured wax shoulder head doll in original clothes, probably Montanari, English circa 1860, with fixed blue glass eyes, painted mouth and inserted shoulder-length brown hair with centre parting, on a cloth body with wax lower arms and legs, wearing beautiful pink silk dress decorated with black lace, underclothes, socks and later black cloth slippers, (condition: good, normal aging to wax, dress faded at front), 13” (33cm) tall.
Early English poured wax shoulder head doll, circa 1860, with fixed blue glass eyes, moulded lids, painted brows and replaced grey wig, down-turned mouth and on a cloth body with wax lower arms, wearing original cream dress with spring flower pattern, underclothes and bonnet, (condition: repair to neck, upper right arm and left hand), 23” (58cm) tall, together with a poured wax baby with blue glass eyes, painted mouth and on a cloth body with wax lower arms and legs, (arms replaced), wearing original white cotton gown, (2 items).
Rare miniature china shoulder head doll on wooden body, German circa 1840, with finely painted features, blue eyes and red line to lids, black moulded hair in ringlets and sloped shoulders to wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, having glazed china lower arms and legs with painted red slippers, wearing a red dress, petticoat and bloomers, (condition: end of right hand re-glued), 6 1/4 (16 cm) tall.
Rare miniature china shoulder head doll on wooden body, German circa 1840, with finely painted features, blue eyes and red line to lids, black moulded hair with bun, and sloped shoulders to wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, having glazed china lower arms and legs with painted red slippers, wearing a pink cotton dress, petticoat and bloomers, (condition: right lower leg restored), 6 1/4 (16 cm) tall, together with three glazed china limbs, two lower arms and a lower leg.
Three early miniature shoulder head dolls, German 1840-60, including Parian-type lady with finely painted features, glazed moulded brown hair-style, and on a cloth body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted shoes and wearing all original green silk dress and coat with pink braiding, and underclothes, (condition: good), 4 ¾” (12cm) tall, a glazed china with moulded black hair, painted features, cloth body and china lower arms and legs, wearing a cream lace dress, (left leg re-glued), 6” (15cm) tall, and a Parian-type lady with brown dress, (crack to shoulder plate), (3 items).
Three early miniature shoulder head dolls, German circa 1850, including Parian-type lady with finely painted features, moulded brown hair-style, and on a cloth body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots and wearing blue striped dress, and underclothes, (condition: one boot restored) 4 ½” (11cm) tall, another similar doll with rare moulded bonnet with lustre feather and lilac plaid dress, (lacks right boot tip), 4 ¾” (12cm) tall, and another with snood and pink and cream dress, (cracks to back of shoulder plate).(3 items).
Early English wax over composition shoulder head doll, circa 1860, with black glass pupil-less eyes, painted brows, mouth and remains of blonde wig, cloth body with kid leather arms and turned in feet, wearing a good pale pink dress with netting and lace, black hat, underclothes and leather shoes), together with two similar dolls, (condition: all with crazing to faces), largest 23” (58cm) tall, (3 items).
Sweet all original papier-mache shoulder head doll, French circa 1850, with fixed brown glass eyes, rouged cheeks and painted mouth, brown wig with centre parting and plaited bun to back, on a cloth body with kid leather arms and stitched fingers, wearing a pink dress with gold braiding and straw bonnet, (condition: good, small cracks to shoulders), 13 1/2” (34cm) tall .
Two wax over composition shoulder head dolls, English circa 1865, the first with brown glass wire-eyes, painted mouth and brown wig with ringlets and red ribbon, on a cloth body with wax over lower arms and legs, wearing a red and white cotton patterned dress, underclothes and later red shoes, 19” (48cm) tall, together with a ‘Mad Alice’ type with blue glass eyes, blonde curly hair and cloth body with kid leather arms, wearing a simple white dress, 16” (41cm) tall, (condition: both with crazing to faces), (2 items).
Large early English wax over composition shoulder head doll, circa 1860, with blue glass wire-eyes, painted brows, smiling red mouth and rouged cheeks, auburn shoulder-length hair and cloth body with chubby wax over lower arms and legs, wearing a red felt dress, underclothes, socks and leather sandals, (condition: some cracks to wax on face, arms and legs), 34” (86cm) tall.
Large German wax over composition shoulder head doll, circa 1860, with blue glass eyes, painted brows, mouth and rouged cheeks, sheep-skin wig and on a cloth body with composition lower arms and legs with moulded boots, wearing a white dress with cape, fancy bonnet, and underclothes, (condition: normal wear), together with a wax over ‘Pumpkin’ head doll and another, (a/f),largest 27” (68cm) tall.(3 items).
Wax over composition shoulder head bridal doll, German circa 1860, with blue glass eyes, painted mouth and blonde hair in bun with decorative flower garland and hair-pin, on a cloth body with composition lower arms and legs, wearing ivory silk wedding gown with train, and underclothes, ( condition: good, slight wear to cheeks), 17” (43cm) tall, together with a wax over with weighted eyes and voice box, wearing a yellow dress, (a/f), (2 items).
Wax over composition shoulder head doll, German circa 1860, with weighted brown glass eyes, painted brows and mouth, brown wig and on a cloth body with wax over composition lower arms and legs, wearing a white dress with bonnet and underclothes, (condition: old repair to shoulder), 22” (56cm) tall, together with two similar dolls, (3 items).
Collection of seven carved wooden peg dolls, all with painted features, carved nose and painted black hair, peg-jointed at shoulders, hips and knees, largest is wearing a white cotton dress and bonnet, 20” (51cm) tall, others all dressed including boy in soldier uniform, (condition: normal wear, otherwise good), (7 items).
Early English wax over composition shoulder slit-head head doll, circa 1860, with black glass pupil-less eyes, painted brows, mouth and blonde hair in ringlets, cloth body with kid leather arms and turned in feet, wearing a white layered dress, red bonnet and underclothes, together with two similar dolls, (condition: all with crazing to faces), largest 26” (66cm) tall, (3 items).
Wax over composition shoulder head doll, English circa 1860, with blue glass eyes, painted brows, mouth and rouged cheeks, blonde hair and on a cloth body with leather arms and turned in feet, wearing a white cotton dress with embroidered panel, (condition: some restoration to face), 28” (71cm) tall, together with a wax over composition doll in glass case wearing cream dress with dried grass and leaves, 16” (41cm) tall, (2 items).
Collection of eight glazed china shoulder head dolls, German circa 1880, all with painted features and moulded black hair, largest with cloth body, leather arms and wearing a good brown silk dress, (condition: crack to shoulder plate), 19” (48cm) tall, others with bisque arms, (one missing hand), (8 items).
Bru Jne R bisque head Bebe doll, size 9, French circa 1895, pretty pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, open mouth with upper teeth, pierced ears and long brown wig with cork pate, on a rare composition walking body with jointed arms and string pull for kissing action to right arm, and straight legs for walking, mama voice-box and wearing a later pink and cream dress with lace, bonnet, underclothes, socks and shoes, (condition: good), 22 1/2” (57cm) tall.
Francois Gaultier bisque head Bebe doll, French circa 1890, pale bisque head with fixed brown glass paper-weight eyes, painted lashes and feather brows, closed mouth showing tongue and pierced ears with blue glass earrings, brown wig with later cork pate, and on a fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists, wearing a red velvet dress, straw bonnet, underclothes, socks, leather shoes and mother of pearl purse, (condition: tiny eye flake to upper left lid), incised F.G in scroll, 8, 20” (51cm) tall.
Francois Gaultier bisque head Bebe doll, French circa 1885, pale bisque head with fixed brown glass paper-weight eyes, painted lashes and feather brows, closed mouth showing tongue, and pierced ears, original long brown wig with cork pate and on a fully jointed wood and composition body, wearing a pale pink silk dress with jacket, straw bonnet, underclothes, socks and shoes, (condition: small piece missing to front rim, leading to faint hairline, body sunk in at neck) 16 ½” (42cm) tall, incised F.6.G in block letters.
Tete Jumeau bisque head Bebe, French circa 1890, with fixed blue glass paper-weight eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth and pierced ears with white glass earring, original light brown wig with curly fringe, on a jointed wood and composition body with straight legs, wearing a white cotton dress with lace, underclothes, socks and shoes, 18” (45cm) tall.
Emile Jumeau bisque head Bebe, French circa 1885, with fixed blue glass paper-weight eyes, painted features, closed mouth and pierced ears, blonde wig and on a good eight ball joint wood and composition body with ‘ Jumeau, Medaille D’Or, Paris’ blue stamp, wearing a blue cotton dress, hat, underclothes, socks and shoes, (head restored, some repair to body around neck and arms), incised E 5 J, 14 ” (36cm) tall.
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