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Click here to subscribeCharles Vyse (1882-1971), 'The Balloon Woman', earthenware figure, painted in colours, painted 'CV 1920, Chelsea' to base, 22.5 cm high.Repaired to the neck, where the head has been off. Glazed chips to the base, enamel loss and possible restoration to some of the balloons (see photos). Area of crazing and enamel loss to her apron. No cracks evident
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CARRIAGE CLOCK by William Richard Corke, London 1893, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the case chased with scrolls, foliage and fruit-filled cornucopia, raised on pierced mask-form feet, Richard & Co, Paris movement. 12cm high incl. handleThe marks are clear and well-struck Not currently functioning. Scratch to the glass. Some surface wear including tiny pierced holes to the raised areas to the top. With a key. A good looker.
A GEORGE V SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL POWDER BOX by Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1930, of square form, decorated with powder-blue guilloche enamel, with geometric borders, the hinged lid revealing a gilt interior. 4cm high, 8.5cm wide, 8.7 troy ouncesMarks clear and well struck (full set inside cover lip). No losses to enamel, but light surface scratches/marks to each panel. Gilding to interior heavily worn. Light surface marks and scratches to base and interior commensurate with age and use.
A PAIR OF SWISS STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL CANDLESTICKS by Meister, Zurich, c.1960, on slightly domed circular bases, the waisted square section columns in translucent yellow enamel, surmounted by circular sconces. (2) 16.2cm high, 28.6 troy ounces grossMarked underneath with MEISTER, 925 and SM. One column is a little loose but could be easily tightened via the bolt to the base. The enamel is in excellent condition. In generally very good condition.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE FILIGREE SILVER AND ENAMEL MODEL OF A DRAGON PULLING A CARRIAGE unmarked, picked out in coloured enamels, the carriage set with chrysoprase, amber and freshwater pearls, to a pierced and carved hardwood base. 18cm by 20cm by 9cmMinor losses to the enamel, general tarnish, etc
†A VICTORIAN SILVER CIGAR CASE by Hubert Thornhill, London 1889, the front cover enamelled with a mounted hussar officer galloping, presentation inscription dated 1889, with sprung thumb clip, gilded to interior. 13.4cm by 7.8cm, 6.8 troy ouncesThe Light Dragoons RegimentPresentation inscription: Capt A.D.Fanshawe / (R.N.) / FROM THE OFFICERS 18TH HUSSARS / IN MEMORY OF / THEIR VOYAGE TO INDIA / 1889The marks are clear. Losses of enamel to the officer's torso and face, also to his shabraque and sabretache (exposed yellow); other minor fleabite losses elsewhere. In otherwise good condition.
A GEORGE V LARGE SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL POWDER BOX by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1928, circular form and decorated with pale turquoise enamel, the hinged cover with gilt fleur-de-lys decoration, with a gilt interior. 4cm by 9.5cm, 7.4 troy ouncesThe enamel in good condition. The interior rim of the cover with some unevenness at the front, possible alteration/repair. Hinge good.
TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL SPOONS AND THREE DANISH SILVER ENAMEL SPOONS comprising A RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL EGG SPOON AND A CONDIMENT SPOON, both by assay master Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin, second Kokoshnik mark, both picked out in blue, red and white enamel; together with A DANISH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL GRAPEFRUIT SPOON AND TWO MATCHING CONDIMENT SPOONS, by David Andersen, 925. (5) Largest 13.9cm long, 2 troy ounces grossRussian egg spoon - small area of loss to one white enamel cell, other spoon good. David Andersen spoons with some minor loss to enamel. Largest spoon 13.9cm long, 2 troy ounces gross
FIVE SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL MASONIC 'STEWARD' JEWELS, 20TH CENTURY various makers, comprising: one by George Kenning & Son, Birmingham 1918; two by H T Lamb & Co, London 1921 and 1938; one by Spencer & Co, Birmingham 1936; and one by Firmin & Sons Ltd (probably), London 1939, enamelled presentation dates 1919 - 1940, with pin backs, on ribbons. (5) Kenning example 9cm long overall, 3.5 troy ounces gross
AN ART NOUVEAU FRENCH SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE French marks, rounded rectangular, push-button opening, enamelled front and back with a large stylised leaf, the two-tone engraved ground decorated with scrolling foliage, and a suspension chain. 9cm (excl. chain) by 5.8cm, 3.2 troy ouncesSome losses to the enamel. The hinge is in good condition. The cover closes well and snaps close tightly.
AN ART DECO SILVER, ENAMEL AND MARCASITE CIGARETTE CASE import marks, Stockwell & Co, London 1929, rounded rectangular form, decorated in black enamel, the hinged cover set with marcasite. 8.5cm by 5.5cm, 3.6 troy ouncesLight surface scratching, some marcasite with light scuffing/chips, two appear to be replacements.
A SET OF EIGHT ELIZABETH II SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL COFFEE SPOONS by Turner & Simpson Ltd, Birmingham 1959, each picked-out with a differently coloured ground, in a Mappin & Webb case. 7.5cm long, 1.7 troy ounces grossSome of the marks are rubbed but legible. A couple of very minor small areas of discolouration to the enamel but no losses to the enamel. The set is generally in good condition. The case is worn.
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER AND BLUE ENAMEL JARS by Turner & Simpson Ltd, Birmingham 1926, each with a circular top and panelled glass base. (2) 3.2cm diameter The marks are clear. One top is slightly looser than the other. The enamel is in excellent condition. The glass is in good condition.
Amethyst and Bright Blue Enamel Statement Ring, a 12.5ct, cushion cut amethyst surrounded by bright blue enamel, each colour complementing the other; the enamel is set with 'kisses' of tiny, sparkling accents to the shoulders; the whole set in rose gold vermeil and silver; an unusual, stylish and very attractive ring; size S ; a different way of presenting the Birthstone for February
A Victorian silver hunter cased pocket watch, signed W Eberhardt, London to the movement, white enamel dial, bold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, case Birmingham 1882, 115.5g gross; another open face, Birmingham 1911, 96g grioss; a small folding mother of pearl mounted silver fruit knife, Sheffield 1926, 11.8g gross (3)
LIBERTY & CO., LONDON ART NOUVEAU SERVING SPOON, BIRMINGHAM 1924 silver and enamel, stamped maker's mark, hallmarked Birmingham 1924, 20.5cm (8 1/4in) long; together with TWO SERVING SPOONS BY WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., silver and enamel, stamped maker's marks, hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 18.5cm (7 1/2in) longProvenance:Literature: Arwas, Victor ‘Liberty Style’, Parco 1983, p. 131, where an example of the single spoon is illustrated, S. 69
KATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD. FOOTED BOWL, LONDON 1904 silver, with applied enamel roundels, hallmarked London 1904, inscribed 'Jays 142-144 Oxford St. w'Dimensions:7.5cm (3 1/2in) high, 15cm (5 7/8in) acrossNote: Note: Kate, or Katie, Harris, is broadly considered one of the most important designs for the London-based firm, William Hutton & Sons. From 1899 to around 1905, she produced exquisite designs for artistic silver. Often featured in The Studio magazine, her work received much critical acclaim and is still admired by many collectors today.An advocate of organic forms, executed with the finest material, sinuous botanical motifs dominate her work, serving both a decorative and structural purpose for the piece itself. Perhaps Harris’ best-known designs, however, are those featuring a classically stylised figural form, typically austere in feeling and with fewer erotic overtones than Continental Art Nouveau counterparts. The skilled craftsmanship to bring these designs to life showcase the elegance and simple beauty that is so synonymous with Harris’ work.Included in this sale are a number of pieces by Harris at the peak of her career. One such example is an inkstand which she was commissioned to design in 1902 and adopted as one of the prizes issued by the Art Union of London. The Union’s annual report of that year indicates eighteen examples of the inkstand were allocated as prizes. The report also wrote of her design, ‘The charming and original inkstand, designed for the Society by Miss Katie J Harris will be especially noticed…Miss Harris’ future career will be watched with interest’.The period between 1880 and 1914 offered fresh opportunities to women artists in training and employment, and there was a growing number of women artist-designers' names published in popular art magazines at the time. However, despite her name being a major contributor to the commercial Arts and Crafts style, little is known about the life and career of Katie Harris. While Harris may have been one of Hutton & Sons brightest talents, it was commercial standard practice for designs to be attributed to the firm itself, and not the individual designer. As a consequence, even successful artists would remain largely anonymous and it became challenging, particularly for women, to forge a prosperous artistic career. Though her biography remains vague, her accomplishments in silverware design are recognised and reflected in the high prices her work commands in the art market today.
KATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD. TWO SCENT BOTTLES, 1904 AND 1909 green glass with silver mounts, stamped maker's mark, one hallmarked Sheffield 1909-10, the other London 1904-05, 16cm (6 1/4in) high; together with TWO DISHES, silver and enamel, each hallmarked London, one 1904-05 and 1905-06, each inscribed 'FROM PADDY/ 1946', 10cm (3 7/8in) square
WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD. PICTURE FRAME, LONDON 1903-04 silver and enamel, stamped maker's mark, hallmarked London 1903-04, 30.5cm (12in), 22cm (8 5/8in); together with an ARTS & CRAFTS PICTURE FRAME, white metal, indistinct stamped mark probably for Murrle, Bennett & Co. Ltd., London, 32cm (12 1/2in), 27cm (10 5/8in) Provenance:Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, 19th March 1993, lot 566 and Christie's, London, 9th October 1992, lot 33.Note: Literature: Arwas, Victor ‘Liberty Style’, Parco 1983, p.120, where the Hutton frame is illustrated, S.26
KATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD. ART NOUVEAU BELT BUCKLE, BIRMINGHAM 1902 silver and enamel, 9cm (3 1/2in) wide; together with a further BELT BUCKLE BY KATE HARRIS FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., silver, set with green cabochons, 8.8cm (3 1/2in) wide, each with stamped manufacturer's marks and hallmarked Birmingham 1902
KATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD. BELT BUCKLE, LONDON 1899 silver, and inscribed 'W. C. CONNELL / 83 CHEAPSIDE LONDON', hallmarked London 1899, with bracket fittings and later black suede belt, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) wide including the bracket fittings; together with a PILL BOX BY KATE HARRIS FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., silver and enamel, stamped maker's marks, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, 4cm (1 1/2in) wide; and a BADGE BY KATE HARRIS FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., silver, hallmarked Birmingham 1907 and partial registration number '4109..', 2.5cm (1in) wide
§ JESSIE MARION KING (SCOTTISH 1875-1949) FOR LIBERTY & CO., LONDON BELT BUCKLE, BIRMINGHAM 1906 silver and enamel, hallmarked Birmingham, one side with date stamp 1906, the other 1912Dimensions:7.5cm (3in) wideProvenance:Provenance: Phillips, London, 28th November 1995, lot 385.Note: Literature: Arwas, Victor ‘Liberty Style’, Parco 1983, p. 73, where a similar buckle is illustrated, B.55
MURRLE, BENNETT & CO. LTD., LONDON PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1905 silver, enamel, amethyst and baroque pearl, with associated chain, stamped 'MBCo' and '950', pendant 4cm (1 1/2in) tall; together with a MURRLE, BENNETT & CO. LTD. PENDANT NECKLACE, silver gilt, set with a turquoise cabochon, stamped 'MBCo' and '950', pendant 2.8cm (1 1/8in) wide
MANNER OF LIBERTY & CO., LONDON PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1910 white metal, enamel and glass, unmarked, the clasp stamped '9ct', the central pendant and drop 4cm (1 1/2in) long; and a MURRLE, BENNETT & CO. LTD. BRACELET, silver and enamel, stamped 'SILVER / MB&C', each rectangular panel with enamel detail, 19cm (7 1/2in) long
CHARLES HORNER OF HALIFAX PENDANT NECKLACE, CHESTER 1909 silver and enamel, stamped C.H., hallmarked Chester 1909, pendant 3.8cm (1 1/2in) wide; together with a CHARLES HORNER BROOCH, silver and enamel, stamped C.H., hallmarked Chester 1911, 2.3cm (7/8in) wide; and an ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE, in the manner of Charles Horner, white metal, enamel and blister pearl, with associated chain, unmarked, 3.9cm (1 1/2in) wide Note: Literature: Arwas, Victor ‘Liberty Style’, Parco 1983, p. 85 where a similar Charles Horner pendant is illustrated, J.101
OLIVER BAKER (BRITISH 1856-1939) (ATTRIBUTED TO) FOR LIBERTY & CO., LONDON BROOCH, CIRCA 1904 white metal, enamel and pearl, unmarked, 3.8cm (1 1/2in) tall; together with a W.H. HASELER LTD. BROOCH, silver and enamel, stamped 'SILVER' and maker's mark WHH, 3cm (1 1/4in) wide Dimensions:3.2cm (1 1/4in) wide, 2.8cm (1 1/8in) wide
FRANCES MACDONALD MCNAIR (1874-1921) (ATTRIBUTED TO) PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1900 white metal and enamel, incised with a stylised 'R' to reverse Dimensions:pendant 3.7cm (1 1/2in) longNote: Note: Frances Macdonald and her sister Margaret were skilled in metalware, jewellery and enamelling however few executed pieces of jewellery are known. A group of jewellery, attributed to McNair and engraved to the reverse with the letter R, as in the present lot, was sold at Christie’s, London, in 1992.For similar examples of jewellery in this group, with this marking, see Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Numbers 2021.7.6 and 2021.7.5
JESSIE MARION KING (BRITISH 1875-1949) (ATTRIBUTED TO), PROBABLY FOR LIBERTY & CO., LONDON PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1910 silver and enamel, stamped '925', 3cm (1 11/4in) tall, the central pendant 5cm (2in) long / 2.8cm (1 1/8in) long; together with a PENDANT ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES HORNER, silver and enamel, stamped 'SILVER' and registration number '549090', 5cm (2in) tall
Y VOLMER BAHNER (DANISH 1912-1995) NECKLACE, CIRCA 1975 the necklace silver and red enamel, stamped 'VB' and 'STERLING / DENMARK', 39cm (15 1/4in) long, with a pair of associated EARRINGS, the earrings unmarked, 3cm (1/4in) tall excluding hook; together with a NECKLACE BY ORLANDO ORLANDINI (ITALIAN 1905-1986), silver and coral, stamped 'O. P. ORLANDINI', '925' and 'BREV', 38.5cm (15 1/4in) long; and a SCANDINAVIAN SCHOOL NECKLACE, white metal with coloured glass cabochons, unmarked, 44cm (17 1/4in) long Note: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
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