A Father, Mother and Son WWII group to include MBE, War Medal, defence medal, 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp and general service medal with Malaya and Palestine 1945-48 clasps to MAJ T M HOWAT R SIGS (Royal Corps of Signals) mounted together on bar, a set of identical miniature dress medals mounted on dress bar, a wealth of pertaining ephemera to include photographs albums from childhood, a signet ring, a Turkish silver cigarette case with Royal Corps of Signals crest, name signed to interior. A WWII defence medal in issue case to Mr T Howat (Father of T H Howat) and another to Mrs M A Howat (mother of T H Howat) (both detainees at Ruhleben Interment Camp), a Turkish niello work silver cigarette case gifted from son to Father etc, the lot comes to auction from the son of Major Thomas Henry Howat who has written an account of both his Father and Grandfather.
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The Uniform of Thomas Mckay better known as "Tam The Gun" to include No2 dress, beret, badges, boots etc and photographs of Tam with the gun, with Mons Meg, with David Coulthard, receiving his MBE, the GNER train "Tam the Gun"; with Scottish National American football team The Claymores etc. Tam is the longest serving person to fire the 1 o'clock gun at Edinburgh Castle having started in 1979 to 2005.
18ct White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Dress Ring, In a Flower head Design Setting. The Diamonds and Sapphires of Good Colour / Clarity. The Central Cushion - Cut Diamond Est Weight 0.75 pts. Surrounded by a Further 6 Diamonds. Est Weight 0.50 pts, Est Weight of Sapphires 0.50 pts. The Whole Making an Excellent and Attractive Ring. Ring Size - R. No Hallmark but Tests 18ct Gold. Early Ring.
18ct Gold - Superb Quality Opal and Diamond Set Cluster Ring. In a Flower head Setting, The Central Diamond Surrounded by 7 Opals ( Oval Shaped ) of Wonderful Colour and Clarity. The Diamond Also of Excellent Colour and Clarity - Please See Photo. The Whole Making a Very Attractive Dress Ring. Fully Marked 18ct.
Antique German Figurative Beer Steins Two in total, each circa 1900. The first by Reinhold Hanke, Hohr-Grenzhausen, Germany, in the form of a rotund 'Funnel Man' in barrel finished with script to front. Text reads 'Frau argere deinen Mann nicht' translates as 'Woman do not annoy your husband'. Good condition, capacity 0.5 litre, height, 10 inches. The second by Merkelback & Wick, Hohr-Grenzhausen, Germany, impressed marks to base, capacity 0.5 litre. In th form of well dress gentleman in blue and grey saltglaze ceramic, height 7 inches
Telemachus on the Island of Calypso: A Mid to Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, with a highly extravagant and heavy monture. The wide sticks are carved and pierced, silvered and gilded with intricate shapes and complex design. The central cartouche, bordered in gold, shows a couple together with a winged cherub. To each side, a soldier in armour. All figures are carved in large scale and are surrounded by carved and gilded flowers, decorated ovals, and large scrolls over several sticks, forming hearts. The lower sections of the guards have the symbol of the Sun King. The double paper leaf is painted with the arrival of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and Penelope, on Calypso's island, Ogygia. Telemachus was seeking to find his father who had yet to return home from the Trojan War. See Homer's ''Odessy''. Calypso was a nymph who had detained Odysseus on her island for seven years, seeking to make him her husband. Telemachus had been guided in his search by the goddess Athena who had disguised herself as the old man Mentor. Here Calypso and her nymphs are shown as three young ladies. The ships are berthed behind. Other vignettes show a water nymph with her stone container, a warrior, perhaps Telemachus again (?), and two couples wearing 18th century dress, in pastoral scenes. The verso is more crudely painted with a landscape in dark colours, and a young couple in 18th century dress, the gentleman playing the flute. The gorge sticks are undecorated. Blue stone to the rivet. Some rubbing to the leaf. Losses to gilding and silvering. A break to the lower section of the upper guard has been repaired. Gilding bright in the gorge, dull elsewhere.
Two Continents: A Fine Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the carved and pierced monture also painted. The guard is decorated with flowers and a butterfly, the gorge sticks elaborately painted and in pairs, some oval lattice work highlighted in gold, small panels with insects and ladybirds, the remainder floral. The double paper leaf is simply painted with a hunter and his dog, in European dress, to the left of two other figures seated on rocks who appear to be wearing robes. Water appears to separate these two images. The very top of the leaf has a floral border, beneath which is a deep panel of intricate découpage, cut in a variety of small scale patterns. The verso is plain. Guard 29cmThe lower edge of the leaf has some damage, to the right the découpage is wrinkled, probably due to humidity, and the section on the left guard has been restored. Some rubbing to the folds, and some repairs seen from the verso. Some warping to two gorge sticks.
The Wedding Gown: A Circa 1860's-1880's Light Pink Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture completely plain. The light turquoise double satin leaf is painted in deeper shades of blue, a blue and gold and quite linear border framing the central scene. A young woman in a tiered white dress, with lace sleeves and a lace bertha collar, stands, holding a fan, before an older, seated lady, who fusses with the gown. Close to the side, a gentleman, wearing finery, a small girl in blue with a white apron observing the proceedings. The verso is deep cream. Guard length 24cmThe verso is stained. The leaf folds are rubbed. A break ow down on the lower guard has been repaired.
Bacchus and Ariadne: A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture with carved and pierced, gilded and silvered and quite substantial sticks. The upper guard is carved with a large figure, the lower section with rounded shoulders to complement the gorge sticks. The gorge carving and piercing is almost trompe l'oeil, with borders meandering around to enclose vignettes in a very fluid fashion. Within these borders, some fashioned with chains some with more regular designs, are three vignettes. The inner and larger vignette features four gilded figures in 18th century dress, variously seated or standing, with musical instruments. The two to the side are more angular and backed with burgau, containing gilded cherubs playing. The lower section of the gorge is plain ivory and leads to a rivet topped with diamanté. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is painted in pastel colours, showing a large clearing where a group of friends are at rest, variously seated or standing next to a stone all supporting a large grey urn. Two young maidens are close to Bacchus, who is accepting a goblet of wine from Ariadne. Slightly to the left, Silenus is seated on the grass, playing a curved horn, others dancing further inside the field. At each side of the central gathering, groups of four cherubs are playing with carts. The cart to the left is being pulled by a dog, one winged cherub riding on its back. To the right, the cart is being pulled by one cherub whilst two others hitch a ride, the smallest cherub leading the procession playing another wind instrument. The reserves are painted in shades of soft turquoise with pink and white flowers and fruits, with the addition of a large turquoise diamond with gold highlights. The verso is plain save for a floral border in blues and pink, with green leaves, some highlighting in gold, and a gold bird. Guard length 28cmOne of four applied panels of burgau is missing. Some slight ivory loss to several gorge tips/shoulders. The silvering is dull but the gilding is mainly bright. Some rubs to leaf folds.
Venus in Vulcan's Forge: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, circa 1750, the exceptional monture is carved and very finely pierced. Each guard has a figure in the upper section, amidst fine panels of piercing, and a cameo type portrait in relief on the lower sections. The gorge is a mastery of carving and piercing to create overlapping for the lower section, where carved ovals contain flowerheads, above which three carved vignettes with extravagantly pierced and shaped borders contain figures. To the right and left, a couple in each vignette. To the centre, a couple in detailed 18th century dress next to the altar of love, one winged cherub on the altar holding aloft a garland of flowers, anther kneeling, as a further couple observe. Eight further cherubs border the vignettes. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, depicts Venus visiting Vulcan's forge, perhaps when asking for a sword for her son Aeneas, the Champion of the Trojans in the war against the Greeks. The leaf, painted in dark and vibrant colours, captures the toil and activity of the forge, with men labouring behind, one with a hammer, an anvil and a gilded breastplate visible to the right of a muscular Vulcan, the God of fire and metalworking. A winged cherub clambers over Venus, behind whom a white dove is held in a woman's arms, and another cherub robed in red is seen to the left. The verso is also rich in colour, strong blue featuring in flowers and the robes of two central seated figures engaged in selecting flowers for a vase. The reserves, to the right, feature oriental figures in robes, one in the garden being observed by others from within a building. A further Oriental lady is seated in a reclining chair to the upper left of the European couple, seemingly reading. The far right is painted with flowers and a delicate butterfly. Guard length 27.5cmThe leaf is very rubbed and has had extensive repair to the verso, seemingly at different times. The monture has a crude repair to the lower section of the lower guard, and there are several repairs to the upper parts of the sticks. The ivory is very slightly yellowed.
Hommage to Cupid: A Mid to Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved and pierced, gilded and silvered. The gorge decoration alternates between straight panels of silver metal overlaid onto an uncarved stick, and pierced sticks with delicate carving to include lattice work inside ovals. The double silk leaf, with several vignettes, inside quite decorative sequinned borders, shows a central painting of a young woman in 18th century dress, a pink skirt complemented by a white fischu and apron, offering flowers before Cupid atop the altar of love. To the left, her companions, a couple dressed in a similar style, the lady wearing an oversized blue hat and a ruched brown overskirt, the gentleman in a lilac long jacket, pale breeches and a classical wig. To each side, a plaque with dark background depicting white winged cherubs, those to the left playing a flute and a stringed instrument, those to the right in playful mood, one in flight holding a tiny bird. To the reserves, amongst flowers, two further plaques, in lilac, one depicting two doves and olive branches, the other a similar altar with flaming torch. Simple lilac flowers and leaves are painted on the verso. Guard length 28cmGilding rubbed. Numerous leaf folds reinforced as seen from the verso.
A Fine Mid-18th Century Fan, the ivory sticks carved, pierced and painted, the vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, having a central vignette showing a couple next to the sea, the man scratching the initials EM on a tree, most likely Paris and Oenone, as can be seen from the close up image. To the left, a classical circular stone fountain in a square in front of a substantial stone building, statues on the roof. To the immediate right an elegant lady in 18th century dress, deep in thought, with a vase of flowers, and to the far right a small vignette of possibly fishing boats on the sea. The reserves feature colourful flowers, and a small vignette with a classical building. The verso depicts a stone bridge and tower, men fishing, this vignette being surrounded by very natural flowers in soft green and lilac. The guard sticks are fairly simply carved and shaped, the gorge more elaborately carved and pierced with lightly gilded pierced sticks and others painted in brown and colourful flowers. Guard length 29cmOne leaf support repaired. Leaf folds rubbed, paint rubbed on the gorge.
The Eavesdropper: A Mid to Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture gilded and silvered, carved and pierced, the upper section of the guard wider. The central gorge sticks feature a shaped vignette which is adorned with tiny sequins and contains figures. The double silk leaf shows a courting couple in 18th century dress seated just outside a house, an open doorway behind them concealing an older woman, dressed in blue, who clearly wishes to eavesdrop. Outside of this scene, a further vignette to each side contains, to the left, a pair of white doves, and to the right, classical symbols including flaming torches, all symbols of love. The reserves are painted with colourful flowers and sprays of leaves, in gold. The verso is painted with a small spray of flowers. Guard length 28cmSome loss to the foil on the monture. Numerous folds have restoration, as seen from the verso.
Birds and Butterflies: A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, with slender sticks, the upper section of the guards wider and carved with a flower. The gorge is both painted and pierced, the piercing simple with leaves and curves, a shaped lozenge painted centrally edged in gold and containing tiny brown leaves and delicate blue flowers. Nearer to the head, the gorge sticks are painted in blues and pinks with an Oriental lady and child, a butterfly hovering over lilac and pink flowers. The double paper leaf is fresh and bright and highlighted in gold. An Oriental child wearing pink and blue approaches a man, a lantern hung from a pole over his shoulder, a bird perched on his outstretched hand. The man in similar dress with the addition of a shaped black hat and black shoes, proffers a flower basket containing pink flowers. Behind him on a small table is an exotic pot plant with large leaves and a blue pottery bowl. Above the figures hovers a bright blue bird, another perched on a branch of a tree to the left. The verso is plain save for a few pink flowers and green leaves. The découpage on the leaf is highly detailed and covers the top border, both sides and provides some central detail. The designs are so intricate as to resemble high quality needle lace with various complex fillings, including pomegranates and leaves as well as lattice and scrolling. Guard length 28cmThe leaf is clean and fresh but does have some brown marking on the verso.
Exploring the Orient: A Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, the upper guards wide and featuring a figure. The monture is silvered and gilded, carved and pierced, the gorge featuring more figures. The double paper leaf depicts an unusual tea ceremony, a servant bringing refreshments to place on a low table with red bamboo legs,, another holding a red parasol over a guest, whilst an oriental gentleman stands at a slight distance to the right. The guest is a European explorer, with a waxed moustache, wearing robes to conceal his western dress, but still wearing his pith helmet complete with plume. The reserves are full of flowers and trees, many details highlighted in gold, to the far left a tree drips with blossoms, some blue, some smaller in pink, and bears two rather aggressive looking birds, probably fighting cocks. The verso has a simple spray of lilac flowers and leaves. Guard length 27cmThe fan is quite dirty, and soiled, most evident from the verso, some restoration also being visible. Folds are rubbed. The colours are bright and strong.
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