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Lot 361
‡ AN 18 BORE SOUTH GERMAN COMBINED MATCH AND WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING CARBINE DATED 1586 with tapering barrel formed in three stages (fore-sight removed), chiselled with foliage enclosing an amorous couple with a green man mask at the top over the breech, flat lock struck with a shield-shaped mark (worn) fitted with external wheel retained by a large circular bracket, dog, serpentine, sliding pan-cover, pivot safety-catch and external springs retained by plain brackets (restorations, areas of pitting), full stock profusely inlaid over the fore-end with engraved staghorn ball flowers and leafy tendrils inhabited by a hare and fox pursued by a hound and a pair of scrolling marine monsters, all framed by ropework segmental lines within a deeper foliate frame and enriched with pellets, the area opposite the lock decorated en suite and with a hunter in contemporary dress taking aim at a stag, the underside of the lock with further stag vignettes and a moustachioed demi-figure and a further plaque ahead with a crucifixion scene attended by Mary and a further saint accompanied by celestial motifs, the butt shaped for the cheek on the left and decorated with an elaborate boar hunting scene involving a mounted hunter and a foot hunter with boar spear accompanied by six hounds, the right of the butt with patchbox with sliding cover applied with an engraved staghorn plaque decorated with the figure of Eve, engraved staghorn butt-plate decorated with the owner's coat-of-arms, iron trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipes and fore-end cap (later ramrod, the stock with small losses and repairs including the fore-end cap, two ramrod-pipes), fitted with an additional staghorn thumb-rest beneath the lock, probably added in its early working life, 87.5 cm barrel Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The arms on the butt-plate appear to be those of Count Jakob Hannibal I von Hohenems (1530-1587), adopted from 1585. Count Jakob spent part of his youth in North Italy in the army of Charles V and later distinguished himself, in 1557, at Doulens in Picardy. In 1559 his uncle, Giovanni Angelo Medici became Pope Pius IV and the following year the family were elevated to counts, and their dominion Voralberg to an Imperial county. Count Hannibal went to the court of Philip II as papal envoy and, in 1564, took part as colonel in an impresa of the Spanish fleet against the Moorish pirates off the coast of Morocco. In 1574-76 and 1578-79 he was colonel of the regiments under Philip II defending the southern Netherlands and, under the leadership of Duke Alexander Farnese, conquered the fortress of Maastricht. His two year stay in the garrison at Antwerp provided an opportunity to acquire some important works of art, including some seven hundred painted wall coverings, the winged altar by an Antwerp master (circa 1510, now preserved in the Museum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck) and groups of relief figures for the high altar of the newly built Hohenems parish church. In 1585 he was appointed Governor General of Rome and Vatican City by Pope Pius IV. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Lot 362
‡ AN 18 BORE BOHEMIAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE, CIRCA 1720, POSSIBLY FOR A LADY with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves, engraved with scrolls at the muzzle and a panel of beadwork at the breech, gilt-brass folding leaf back-sight, associated flat lock engraved with scrolls (the engraving worn, iron parts with light surface rust), fitted with internal wheel, dog and pan with flash-guard, the latter with sliding cover, double set trigger, full stock carved with foliage and scrolls about the rear ramrod-pipe, tang, lock and mounts (small chips), butt inlaid on the left with engraved staghorn lines with leafy tendrils enclosing a large inset gilt-brass oval plaque finely cast and chased with a woodland scene involving Endymion sleeping watched over by his hound and, in the heavens, the goddess Diana, the bottom of the cheek-piece with a small rectangular brass plaque decorated with a hound in pursuit of a hare, the spine of the butt inlaid with further engraved staghorn and gilt-brass plaques including Diana the huntress and a hound, the right of the butt with patch box with sliding cover decorated at each end with gilt-brass plaques decorated with a woodland stag hunt with hunters in contemporary dress and an engraved staghorn plaque with a hare in the centre, gilt-brass mounts finely cast and chased in low relief, comprising openwork side-plate involving scrolling foliage with a central green man mask and monsterhead terminals, butt-plate engraved with the bust of a noble woman, trigger-guard shaped for the fingers and with forward terminal decorated with a greenman mask enclosed by scrolling foliage, gilt-brass trigger-plate, three faceted ramrod-pipes, fore-end cap decorated with scrolls and foliage (associated iron-tipped ramrod), 77.3 cm barrel Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The inlay and brass mounts are of notable quality. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Lot 401
A GROUP OF THREE CONTINENTAL UNIFORMS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first a Parade Attila (Full Dress Tunic) of the German Life Guard Hussars, of scarlet cloth, edged and trimmed with yellow worsted Russia braid, forming five loops each side in front with brass metal rosettes and olivets (one detached but present), red cotton lining stamped with ‘EB’ and ‘1891’, with a trooper’s peakless Undress cap of the same regiment, with scarlet top and blue band edged with yellow piping (lining and headband defective), and a black sealskin busby bearing the brass W1R badge of Regiment No.7, with domed brass chinscales and an imperial rosette (lining replaced, bag, lines and plume absent); the second a Parade Ulanka (Full Dress Tunic) of German Uhlan Regiment No.13. Dark blue cloth with white cloth collar and cuffs, and white piping to central plastron, backseams and skirt-slashes, the plastron with six white metal buttons each side and one at the upper points, stamped inside ‘5EUR13 88’, white cloth binders for shoulder scales (scales absent) and shoulder-buttons bearing number 5, with a black patent leather chapka, with white metal edging to peak, a massive white metal Eagle plate, mounted with a small brass star of the Black Eagle, domed brass chinstrap with Imperial rosette, and leather internal headband, and another patent leather chapka, lacking all fittings; the third a cornflower blue tunic of thin twill, with scarlet collar, cuffs, slashes and piping, the ends of the collar bearing leaves in silver embroidery, shoulder-straps of silver/blue heavy Russia braid, grey cotton lining with label of ‘Uniformhaus Karl Hintzen, Korschenbroich’
Lot 405
UNIFORMS OF A CAVALRY OFFICER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the first a Full Dress tunic and overalls of Captain AMD Chapman of the Royal Dragoons, the scarlet tunic with blue cloth facings and piping, the collar edged with gold lace and bearing fine badges of the Napoleonic Eagle in gold embroidery above the numeral ‘105’, cuffs edged with gold cord and Russia braid forming an Austrian knot above, plaited gold shoulder-cords with Captain’s rank-badges in silver embroidery (the lining frayed and minor surface moth damage), together with a pair of pantaloons in blue cavalry twill with wide yellow cloth stripes; the second a Universal Pattern double-breasted blue frock coat with gilt mounted buttons and collar-badges similar to those on the Full Dress tunic, and fine quilted black lining; the third a pair of scarlet mess jackets with blue cloth roll collar and pointed cuffs, each with a blue cloth mess waistcoat (minor moth damage and dulling to the gold-embroidered collar-badges); the fourth a “Serge Frock A”, similar to a present-day No.1 Dress jacket, the high upright collar with good bi-metal badges, plain cloth shoulder straps with gilt rank-badges and patch pockets, together with a pair of blue overalls with yellow stripes matching those on the pantaloons; the fifth a gentleman’s morning dress black tailcoat and double-breasted waistcoat, both with woven buttons and edged with black braid, and striped trousers AMD Chapman appears in the 1914 Army List as a Captain in the Royal Dragoons.
Lot 406
THE UNIFORMS OF MAJOR GV KEANE OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS the first a particularly good and rare Service Dress tunic of the pre-1913 pattern by Holt & Son, Sackville St., khaki serge with a high stand-and-fall collar bearing brass Corps badges and complete with white linen liner, plaited shoulder-straps, and Lieutenant’s rank-badges in a white worsted slash on the sleeves; the second a blue Full Dress tunic of the RAMC, also by Holt & Son, with “Dull Cherry” collar and gauntlet cuffs, both edged with gold staff pattern lace, gilt KC buttons, bimetal collar-badges and round gold shoulder-cords of infantry pattern, bearing Captain’s rank-badges in silver embroidery (lining frayed, minor surface moth damage); together with a Universal Pattern blue frock coat and a blue mess jacket with “Dull Cherry” roll collar and gauntlet cuffs, and a companion waistcoat of the same colour, with very small mounted silver buttons; and a pair of blue overalls with triple maroon stripes
Lot 411
AN ASSEMBLAGE OF 20TH CENTURY MILITARIA ITEMS including a field officer’s post-1952 forage cap of the Royal Artillery, with QEC badge (lining frayed, peak embroidery tarnished); an officer’s Service Dress cap, also of the RA, with plastic KC badge (lining partly detached, front edge of peak frayed, chinstrap-button missing); and another khaki SD cap (all fittings removed); two khaki cotton Hats Jungle; a cloth waistbelt for a bush-jacket, complete with brass buckle; a pair of brown leather gauntlets; a Queen Mary 1914 gift tin with embossed decoration to lid, containing a card with Princess Mary’s cypher, dated 1915; and a tin containing “The Small Book” (Army Form B 50) of Gunner William Booth RA, in its fabric cover, and assorted items including some military badges and shoulder-titles, and a post-1952 chrome and enamel car bumper-badge of the Royal Horse Artillery
Lot 161
A Post-1953 Royal Corps of Transport Shako, with dark blue cloth covered body, lower oak leaf lace hat band, black patent peak and chinstrap, with gold cap cords secured by staybrite buttons, the plated, gilt metal and enamel front plate surmounted by a red and white wool pompom, with brown leather sweatband and black cloth liner; a George VI No.1 Dress Service Cap to the Grenadier Guards, with brass cap badge, visor trim, patent chinstrap and brass buttons, the interior dated 1934; an American M1890 Summer Sun Helmet, with blanco painted cloth covered cork body, gilt metal fluted spike with acorn and oak leaf base, gilt metal helmet plate and crossed rifles side bosses, with tan leather sweatband (af) (3)1 - Pompom soiled otherwise in good condition. 2 - Brass trim to peak with a small dent to the underside, otherwise good condition. 3 - Very fragile, flaking to the surface with cracks and breaks to the cork of the back brim.
Lot 170
A Second World War Officer's No.2 Dress Tunic, with brass buttons to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and medal ribbon bar; a Post-1953 Royal Marines Bandsman's Uniform, of yellow braided blue wool tunic and trousers with scarlet side stripes; an Auxilliary Fire Service Tunic, with chrome buttons; also, three Sam Brownes, four leather pistol holsters, two leather ammunition pouches, an SMLE multi-tool, a linen Union Jack and a blue and white linen chequered flag.
Lot 171
Three Second World War Uniform Jackets, comprising a No.2 Service dress tunic to a Captain The Royal Scots (38" chest) with bronze collar dogs and rank pips; a battledress blouse to a Captain Royal Signals (46" chest); a khaki drill cotton tunic to a Captain Durham Light Infantry (36" chest) with with bronze collar dogs; a Pre-First World War OR's Scottish Doublet, (34" chest) in scarlet wool with brass General Service buttons, the inner paper label faintly dated 1913 (4)
Lot 207
A 19th Century German/Prussian Infantry Sword, the 73.5cm single edge fullered steel blade signed Weyersberg, Kerschbaum & Co., Solingen, the brass stirrup hilt with flat sided downward scroll quillon, fluted pommel cap and ribbed fishskin grip, with brass mounted leather scabbard, 87.5cm; a German Dress Bayonet, the single edge fullered steel blade signed Carl Eickhorn, Solingen in an oval centred by a squirrel, no quillon, chequered black plastic grip scales and white metal eagle head pommel, with black steel scabbard (2)Rust pitting to blade. Wire binding missing from grip. Chape missing from scabbard.
Lot 30
The Durham Light Infantry:- a UN Medal (Cyprus) and General Service Medal 1962, with clasp NORTHERN IRELAND, awarded to MAJOR D(David) A BOWER LI, court mounted, with two sets of miniatures and a further UN miniature, together with his cap badge, two collar badges, a pair of gilt mess dress buttons, a silver quaiche engraved with a strung bugle, four related collector's plates, three engraved glass goblets, an ice bucket, two place mats, four wood plaques to DLI, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, 200 Hovercraft Trials Sqn., and British Defence Liaison Staff Canberra, and two publications Officers of the Durham Light Infantry 1758-1968, with presentation inscription to the above Major Bower from the author Malcom McGregor, and Subalterns Serving with the 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry in Korea by Brian Tonkinson (qty)
Lot 54
A Victorian Officer's Full Dress Badger Head Sporran, to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, with six white hair tassels, each in gilt metal conical mount chased with thistles, suspended from bullion loops, the badger head with button glass eyes with red morocco leather backing and chamois-lined interior, with brass cantle, 34cmWear to the top of the badger's head, some damage to nose and wear to the bullion thread loops.
Lot 66
A Quantity of Militaria, including a modern Mess dress uniform to a Captain, slip-on shoulder rank straps, a Territorial flag, lanyards, a stable belt, an H.M. Forces Saving Map of the British Army, prints, two large portrait photographs of Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with facsimile signatures, button plates, French and US badges etc.
Lot 96
A Quantity of Militaria, including a post-1953 officer's No.1 Service dress tunic to the Royal Corps of Signals, a pair of leather gaiters, a pair of spats, a pair of Carl Zeiss 7 x 50 binoculars in a leather case, a pair of Kershaw No.2 Mk.2 x 6 binoculars, a pair of field glasses, a Nikko Stirling Tiara 4 x 28 rifle scope, a folding campaign table and a Barbour Backhouse waxed cotton riding/stockman's coat - size 40
Lot 744
A PAIR OF ROCK-CRYSTAL GLASS VASES MADE FOR THE PARIS RETAILER GEORGES ROUARD, POSSIBLY MADE BY BACCARAT AND ENGRAVED BY L.DEMEURATLATE 19TH CENTURYOf flattened form and with quatrefoil section necks, each engraved with a lozenge-shaped bucolic panel of figures in eighteenth century dress dancing before a rustic cottage, each inscribed beneath L. DEMEURAT, the bases inscribed Geo. Rouard, in a fitted retailer's case and hinged cover for Finnigans Ltd. New Bond St., 15cm highThere is a chinoiserie example in the same shape in the Corning Museum, Accession no. 2010.3.145 listed as Baccarat, maker Demeurat and an almost identical example to the Corning piece sold at Bonham's, lot 140, 19th May 2010 for £2,160 including premium. Georges Rouard (1874-1929) is listed at the British Museum at 34 Rue de L'Opera with the following biography: In 1909 Rouard bought the shop for luxury goods A la Paix in the Rue de L'Opera in Paris, together with its workshop where he manufactured his own line of decorative glass and porcelain sold under the Rouard name. Marcel Goupy was Rouard's chief designer and the work of other well known artist-craftsmen was shown at the Gallerie Georges Rouard. The case with the vases would seem to have been made for them and so it is possible that Finnigans bought them from Rouard. Condition Report: No damage detected to the glass vases, some wear to the case.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 289
Follower of Sir Anthony van Dyck Portrait of a lady, three-quarter length, in a black dress with lace collar, cuffs and ruff, wearing a pearl adorned hat and necklace and holding a black feather fan inscribed 'A.N.O. 1639' (upper right)oil on canvas, in a carved and giltwood frame120 x 97cmProvenance:A Norfolk Country HouseThe painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas which has an early glue-pate lining. The canvas tension is slightly slack but in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. There is a network of age cracks present, some of which have slightly raised edges in a horizontal orientation. There are areas of overpaint reinforcing the shadow on the sitter’s nose as well as the hair and hat. Smaller touches of discoloured overpaint and abrasion are present in the sitter’s hands. The background has a hazy, white appearance which appears to be related to bloom in the varnish rather than overpaint, but further examination is required to confirm this. The varnish is dull, brittle and no longer adequately saturates the paint layers below. There is a thick layer of surface dust present.
Lot 293
Circle of John Riley (1646-1691) Portrait of a lady, said to be Mrs Levinz, in a blue dress, seated three-quarter length before a landscapeinscribed on a later label on the reverse 'Sir Peter Lely / Mrs Levinz'oil on canvas, in a period frame123 x 97cmProvenance:Christie's, London, 4th September 2003, lot 26, as 'Circle of Michael Dahl'; Anthony Mould Ltd, from whom acquired by the present owner circa 2004The painting is executed in oil on canvas which has been lined. The picture is in plane with good tension. The paint layers are stable and secure. There is a network of age cracks across the surface which are prominent in the flesh tones where the cracks have darkened with age. The paint surface is slightly cupped. There is some pigment degradation in the sitter’s dress, the skirt now has a slightly yellowed appearance. Areas of retouching are main located in the dress. There are also fine touches in the sitter’s hair and background which are well matched to the original. The varnish is clear, even and glossy with a light layer of surface dirt.
Lot 294
Circle of Francis Hayman (1708-1776) Portrait of a lady in a white silk dress with blue bow and blue cloak, a string of pearls in her hair, in a painted ovaloil on canvas, in a carved and giltwood frame74 x 62cmProvenance:Presumably by descent within the Jackson family to Elizabeth Jackson, who married Thomas Berney of Bracon,Thence by descent to the present ownerThe sitter by family tradition was Grace Jackson (née Goldstone, c.1750-1798), later Lady Duckett, daughter and heir of London merchant, Gwyn Goldstone of Goldstone, Shropshire, and his wife Grace Duckett. In 1775, she married George Jackson (1725-1822), politician, Deputy Secretary to the Admiralty and patron of Captain James Cook. In 1791, her husband was created a baronet. Upon the death of her uncle, Thomas Duckett, in 1797, her husband assumed the name Duckett to secure the inheritance of the family Hartham estate at Corsham, Wiltshire, becoming Sir George Duckett, 1st Bt. From the dress, however, and fashion of the sitter, the latter cannot be someone born circa 1750. The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has been lined. There are localised areas of flaking and loss located at the edges of the picture, associated with framing and impact. The rest of the paint layers are in a good, stable condition. Overpaint is present, visible in ultraviolet light, mainly covering wear and abrasion in the background. The varnish is matte, dull and no longer adequately saturating the paint layers. There are matte spots and surface dirt present.
Lot 295
Manner of Henry Pickering Portrait of Mary Anne Ward (1725-1754), bust length, in a grey and brown dress with lace collar and wearing a black feathered hat, in a painted ovaloil on canvas, in a carved and giltwood frame75.5 x 62.5cmProvenance: By descent from the sitter to her daughter Elizabeth Jackson who married Thomas Berney of Bracon,Thence by descent to the present ownerThe sitter, Mary Anne Ward (1725-1754) of Gisborough, North Yorkshire was the 1st wife of Sir George Jackson, 1st Bt (1725-1822) later Duckett. They had three sons and three daughters. Their youngest daughter, Elizabeth, married in 1774 Thomas Berney of Bracon, Norfolk.The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has been lined. There are localised areas of flaking and loss located at the edges of the picture, associated with framing and impact. The rest of the paint layers are in a good, stable condition. There are areas of overpaint across the surface of the portrait, some of which are now evident as they have darkened with age. The corner spandrels have been completely overpainted too. The varnish is matte, dull and no longer adequately saturating the paint layers. There are matte spots and surface dirt present.
Lot 303
Studio of Sir Henry Raeburn, FRSE, RA, RSA (1756-1823) Portrait of Charlotte Monro of Craiglockhart (1782-1822) when a girl, in a white dress with blue sash, seated half-length in a landscape and holding a canary oil on canvas, unframed75 x 62cmProvenance:By descent from the sitter to her great-grandson, Captain Alan Ferrier (d.1919) by 1913,His sale, Christie's, London, 11th April 1919, lot 68, as 'Sir H. Raeburn R. A.', bt. Peacock for £1,500; Anon. sale, Christie's, 28th June 1929, unsold;Anderson Galleries, 536 So. Michigan Ave, Chicago, USA, by 1930;Anon. Sale, Hindman, Palm Beach, Florida, USA, 11th January 2019, lot 317, as 'Attributed to Sir Henry Raeburn', when acquired by the present owner for $17,500 incl. premiumExhibited:London, Grosvenor Gallery, Second National Loan Exhibition, 1913-1914 : Woman and Child in Art, 26th November 1913 - 11th February 1914, as 'Miss Charlotte Monro by Sir Henry Raeburn, R. A. Lent by Mr. Alan Ferrier, Linlithgow';Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Exhibition of Portraits of Children in the Children's Museum, 26th February - 30th March 1931, no. 29, as 'Sir Henry Raeburn - Scottish 1756-1823, Miss Charlotte Monroe [sic], Lent by the Anderson Gallery'Literature:The Connoisseur, vol. XLIV, January-April 1916, p.13, illus.;The Connoisseur, vol. LIV, May-August 1919, p. 168;The Genealogists Magazine, vol. 5, 1931, p. 155;Chicago Tribune, 11th May 1930, p. 65, illus. in an advertisement for Anderson GalleriesCharlotte Monro was born on the 17th March 1782, the daughter of Dr Alexander Monro FRSE, FRCPE (1733-1817) of Craiglockhart and of Cockburn, and his wife Katherine (1741-1803), daughter of David Inglis. Charlotte married, on 10th November 1808, Louis Henry Ferrier of Belsyde, Linlithgowshire.It is recorded that the sitter’s parents were both painted by Sir Henry Raeburn, though the whereabouts of both paintings are currently unknown. The portrait of the sitter’s father by Raeburn is however recorded in an engraving of 1800 by J Heath. Her nephews The Binning Boys in the National Gallery of Art, Washington were also painted by Raeburn, but at a much later date, circa 1811. Unframed. Oil on canvas which has been lined. The tacking edges of the lining canvas are worn and have come loose at the top left and bottom left corners. The paint layer is stable and canvas tension is good. There are extensive retouchings in the sitter's face, dress and the background.
Lot 317
Dutch School, 1656 Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a black dress with double-layered white collar trimmed with lace and held with a yellow ribbon bow, a lace edged cap in her hairsigned with initials and dated 'I W / 1656' (lower right)oil on silver, oval7.5cmProvenance:Bonhams, London, 19th November 2008, lot 35, as 'The Monogrammist I W', when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)Examined out of frame. Small loss top centre along the edge. Some wear and rubbing to the paint layer. Light surface dirt. Under UV, retouchings are present in the background, especially left of the sitter and in the lower centre in her dress. Does not appropriately fit its frame which is too big.
Lot 328
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a lady in a yellow dress with lace lawn collar, blue bow at the bodice, blue wide-brimmed hat adorned with white plumes, ropes of pearls in her hair and wrapped around her dresssigned and dated indistinctly 'PLens / 174(?)' (lower right)watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame6cmProvenance:Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, from whom acquired in 2015 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 655Y328BSlight abrasion and wear to the paint layer along the top and minor losses along the edges. Not examined out of frame.
Lot 331
Mrs Rigby, circa 1770 Two portrait miniatures of Lady Katharine Noel (d. 1779) in nearly identical ermine-trimmed dress with high collar, the first of her wearing a black veil, the second a white headdressone inscribed to the reverse 'Mrs Rigby's Picture / of Lady Katharine Noel / Daughter of the Earl of Gainsborough / and Granddaughter of the Duke of / Rutland who resided in Dr Prower's / House at Cranborne several Months / previous to her death, as part of his / Family and was buried in his Vault / at Cranborne by her most / particular desire.'watercolours on ivory, oval, in turned wood frames5cmProvenance:Ellie Shushan, Philadelphia, from whom acquired in 2015 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) The sitter was the daughter of Baptist Noel, 3rd Earl of Gainsborough and Lady Dorothy Manners, daughter of John Manners, 1st Duke of Rutland. Lady Katharine died unmarried and was buried at the Church of St. Mary and St. Bartholomew in Cranborne, as was Mrs Rigby, who painted the present miniatures.This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. ZRQ4AZHV.
Lot 341
Henry Bone, RA (1755-1834) Portrait miniature of Mary Manners-Sutton (née Thoroton, 1783-1829), wearing yellow dress over white underslip, her natural wig rolled and worn highsigned 'HB' (lower left); signed, dated and inscribed 'Mrs Manners Sutton/ London/ Oct 1829/ Painted by Henry Bone/ R.A. enamel painter/ to his Majesty &c &c / after a miniature/ F' (to the counter-enamel)enamel on copper, oval, in a red leather travelling case4.7cmProvenance:Sotheby's, London, 17th November 1975, lot 16;Richard Allen,His sale, Bonhams, London, 21st May 2014, lot 27, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)The sitter was the daughter of Colonel Thomas Thoroton of Screveton Hall, Nottinghamshire and his wife Mary Levett. In 1778, she married her cousin Charles Manners-Sutton (1755-1828), a grandson of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland, KG, PC (1696-1779), who became Bishop of Norwich in 1792 and served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1805-1828. They had two sons and ten daughters. Their eldest son, Charles Manners-Sutton (1780-1845) served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1817 to 1835 and was created Viscount Canterbury. Mary died at Gloucester Place, London at the age of 76.The present miniature is believed to be one of five known extant versions of this sitter by Henry Bone.Paint losses along the edges, some of which have been retouched. There appears to be some translucent residue along the bottom left side which fluoresces under UV. Small scratch right of the sitter's head.
Lot 760
A silk embroidered wedding dress, early 19th century, embroidered with foliate designs with a ruched necklineneckline to hem - 126cm, sleeve to sleeve - 124cm Originally conceived in 1825, the present lot was first used by Anna Eliza Davies (circa 1795 - circa 1881) during her wedding ceremony to Thomas Lewis-Lloyd of Nantgwyllt (1799-1870). Retained within the family, the dress was later gifted to Davies’ granddaughter, Louisa Lewis-Lloyd of Nantgwyllt, Radnorshire and Bloomfield, Narberth, Pembrokeshire (1867-1952). In the 1950s, the dress was bequeathed to Lewis-Lloyd’s great neice who later adapted the dress. In a manuscript note, the alterations are described thusly: “I converted the train into an evening dress to wear at the Spanish Embassy in Dublin, while staying with Lady Dunsany, co Meath. I was careful not to cut the train and the velvet band, zips and darts can all be carefully undone and the train replaced. I had to do this as end of war and no coupons for dress [sic].” Selvedge to selvedge of bottom of jacket- 178cmAcross the back of the jacket - 28.5cmSleeve length - 45cmDress straps front to back - 31cmNeckline of dress to hem - 128cmA number of small holes to both jacket and dress, some light staining to the armpit of the jacket and a number of small old repairs. The dress with some fraying to hem, some patch repairs, the velvet trim with loose stitches to the reverse, possibly having an adjusted hemline.Jacket: the length comprising four panels, exterior panels approx 38cm and 37.5cm selvedge to selvedge and the central panels each 50cmDress: comprising four panels measuring 49cm, 50cm x 50cm x 28cm (bisected by zip)
Lot 108
Chrome cased lever dress pocket watch, unsigned movement with compensated balance and regulator, silvered dial with Arabic 3-9-12, hour markers, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within a plain case, 45mm (at fault)-**Wegelin Fils Geneve fitted case-Movement - not functioning and over wound.Dial - good.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - surface scratches.Crown - not winding - movement over wound, adjusts the hands ok.-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
Lot 253
Group of costume jewellery and watches including: gilt metal bangle, enamel butterfly pendant, Timex and other dress watches, vintage ladies Smiths watch on gilt metal strap, gilt metal clip-on earrings, and an unmarked untested yellow metal bracelet, 28g approx overall At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
Lot 263
Collection of gentlemans cufflinks and studs comprising of: a cased set of Goldsmiths and Silversmiths company dress studs, stamped 'Plat 18ct' to the reverse, 9g approx overall, a dress watch by Philip Persio on stainless steel strap, a pair of 18ct gold cufflinks, 12g approx overall, another pair of 18ct gold cufflinks with torpedo backs, 14g approx overall, a collection of gilt metal and enamel cufflinks etc At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
Lot 346
Antique childs doll with unidentified ink markings to the top of the back, painted glass eyes, wearing a matching bonnet and dress decorated with flowers, lace petticoat and boots, 38cm overallOverall signs of wear and age. Foxing and some marks to the clothes. Some discolouration and small losses to the painted decoration on the face. Discolouration to the hands, some chips and minor losses to the hands.
Lot 71
A late 19th century Lancashire artillery sword, makers mark "Hobson & Sons" Little Windmill Street, London, regulation steel triple bar guard and fish skin covered wire bound grip, in its steel dress scabbard with solo hanging ring, blade length 83.5cm.Condition:- General wear through age and use, some dents in scabbard as per extra pics, no sign of any major damage to the blade, guard or grip.
Lot 248
Follower of Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618-1680 London)Portrait of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouththree-quarter-length, seated in a brown and white dress in an interior with a landscape in the backgroundoil on canvas 126.5 x 102cm (49 13/16 x 40 3/16in).Footnotes:The present portrait, formerly said to be of Margaret Hughes, is derived from Lely's portrait of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth in the Getty Museum Collection, Los Angeles (acc. no 78.PA.223).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 257
Continental School, 19th CenturyPortrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in a green dress oil on canvas 126 x 82cm (49 5/8 x 32 5/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 3
Gainsborough Dupont (Sudbury 1754-1797 London)Portrait of Anne Smyth, in a white dress and hat, holding her pinafore in her right handoil on canvas 127 x 102cm (50 x 40 3/16in).Footnotes:Anne Smyth (circa. 1774-1808) was to become Lady Eden when she married Frederick Morton Eden, 2nd Baronet of Maryland, in 1792 (see Lot 4). Her father was perfumer to the Royal Household and the family resided on New Bond Street during the 1780s and 90s.Frederick Morton Eden inherited the baronetcy from his father, Robert, in 1784 and was known for his writings on poverty and social change, in particular his volumes The State of the Poor published in 1797. Together they had eight children.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 31
Jeremiah Steele (British, circa 1780-after 1826) A portrait miniature of Miss Charlotte Eden, in profile, facing left, wearing a white dress and blue stole. watercolour on ivory, the reverse signed and dated, Miss Charlotte Eden/ Painted by J. Steele/ 1804, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame with acorn surmount,. Oval, 71mm (2 13/16in) high Footnotes: Elizabeth Charlotte Eden, Lady Godolphin (1780-1847) was the third daughter of William Eden, 1st Lord of Auckland. She married Francis Godolphin in 1800. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.9WYYVLV8 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 32
Henry Bone R.A. (Truro 1755-1834 London) A portrait miniature of the Hon. Catherine Isabella Vansittart née Eden, wearing a black dress over her white chemise, her upswept and braided hair dressed with a purple bandeau. Enamel, signed on the obverse, HBone, signed and inscribed on the counter enamel, Catherine Isabella Vansittart/ second Daughter to Lord Auckland/ London/ June 1811/ Painted by Henry Bone RA/ Enamel painter to His Majesty/ & the Prince Regent, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame, together with a silhouette of Catherine Vansittart's uncle, Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet (1740-1812) by the Studio of John Miers (British, circa 1758-1821), in profile facing right, painted on plaster within a verre-églomisé surround, the rectangular papier-mâché frame with trade label verso (111 Strand, London), a 19th century ivory miniature of Catherine Vansittart's brother, George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, GCB, PC (1784–1849), a silhouette behind, together with a printed copy of the miniature and a mid-18th century Continental School ivory miniature of a gentleman wearing a red coat, all in papier-mâché frames, a wax profile of a child (cracked) and a mid-19th century shell cameo of a classical male bust, signed, Neri F. Roma. Oval, title miniature 89mm (3 1/2in) high (7) Footnotes: Catherine Isabella Eden (1778–1810) was the second daughter of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland, PC (Ire), FRS (1745-1814). She was one of six sons and eight daughters. A member of the influential Eden family, her grandfather was Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Baronet of Windlestone Hall, County Durham and her uncles included the MP, Sir John Eden, 4th Baronet, Sir Robert Eden, 1st Baronet (last Royal Governor of Maryland) and Morton Eden, 1st Baron Henley (a diplomat). Catherine married the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Vansittart (1766-1851) in 1806. She sadly died after just four years of marriage following a period of illness. Lord Vansittart became Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1812-1823 and was created Baron Bexley in 1823. As the couple had no issue and Lord Vansittart never re-married, the title became extinct upon his death. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.D4MQLSMR, ZL77QB32. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 33
Mrs. Anne Mee (British, circa 1770-1851) A portrait miniature of the Honourable Eleanor Eden, Countess of Buckinghamshire, wearing a black dress over her frilled white chemise, her hair upswept over a coral bead necklace. watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, engraved, Hon Eleanor Eden Countess of Buckinghamshire. Oval, 76mm (3in) high Footnotes: Eleanor Eden, Countess of Buckinghamshire (1777-1851) was the eldest child of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland. It was rumoured that, as a young woman, she was to be engaged to William Pitt the Younger, however letters between Pitt and her father in 1797 saw Pitt quash any rumours. Two years later, she married Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire. Anne Mee (1765-1851) was a well-respected miniaturist who began her tuition under George Romney from the age of twelve. She exhibited occasionally at the Royal Academy and received royal and aristocratic patronage. The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.FNXEAWJR This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 34
English School, circa 1780-90A portrait miniature of a young girl, wearing a white dress with frilled lace trim and a broad rimmed blue hat with yellow ribbon. watercolour on ivory, set within a mid-19th century scrolling mount, engraved with foliate detail. Oval, 58mm (2 5/16in) highFootnotes:The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.WL9TSCL5This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 4
George James (active England 1755-1795)Portrait of Sir Frederick Morton Eden as a child, seated on a stone step, patting a dog's head, wearing a white dress and red slippers signed, inscribed and dated 'Fk. Eden./G James pinxit/1769.' (lower right)oil on canvas144 x 118cm (56 11/16 x 46 7/16in).Footnotes:Frederick Morton Eden, 2nd Baronet of Maryland (1766-1809) inherited the baronetcy from his father, Robert, in 1784. He was known for his writings on poverty and social change, in particular his volumes The State of the Poor published in 1797 which sought to factually describe what it meant to be poor at the end of the 18th century and how this information may help to alleviate deprivation.He married Anne Smyth in 1792 (see Lot 3) and together they had eight children.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 40
English school, circa 1790 An infant girl said to be the Hon. H. F. L. Lavender, wearing a white dress with a pink sash and a white bonnet dressed with pink ribbon beneath her black hat. watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, card backing verso bearing handwritten inscription, the Honble H. F. L. Lavender/ born 1789. Oval, 73mm (2 7/8in) high Footnotes: The items within this lot containing ivory have been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref.4RXCM7V3 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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