GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, the eight day striking movement by Jeremiah Standring, Bolton, with a brass and silvered arched dial, with painted moonphase and lunar calendar, the arch inscribed 'Time Flies pursue it man, For Why? Thy Days are but a Span', with Roman and Arabic chapter ring and subsidiary minutes and calendar dials, the centre engraved with a sailing boat, a sunburst, foliate scrollwork and birds, the chapter ring crested by two silvered appliques inscribed 'Time is Valuable', the hood with swan neck pediment inset with mirrored and painted glass tablets, the door flanked by detached reeded columns, the trunk with shaped top door edged with astragal beading, with reeded quadrant forecorners, the base with astragal beaded edged panel and chamferred corners, standing on brass ball feet, 93 1/4" (237cm) high (excluding brass finial), max width 24 1/2" (62.5cm) (some restoration to the case required with two weights and pendulum)
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A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CIRCULAR BOWL AND COVER, PROBABLY LATE QING The base with a flattened scalloped rim, the domed cover carved in shallow relief with a band of taotie designs reserved on a key fret ground, the finial formed as a flowerhead, the base with a four character Qianlong mark, 10cm. (2)
NINE SMALL CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE ITEMS, 18TH/19TH CENTURY Comprising: a pair of loose ring appliqués, three conjoined faceted rings, a plain circular ring, and five plaques variously depicting a butterfly, a flowerhead, figures and calligraphy, together with a red coral carving surmounted by a dragon’s head, and a rock crystal finial, 11cm max. (11)
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EWER, C.1640 With an octagonal base and a straight bail handle, painted with sprays of peony, lotus, bamboo, lingzhi and other small flowers, a band of lotus lappets to the shoulder, the cover and spout in silver, the finial joined by two chains to the handle, 24cm. Provenance: a private collection, Holland Park, London. 1640年代 鑲銀青花花卉紋提梁壺 來源：倫敦Holland Park私人收藏
A CHINESE SILVER WIRE-INLAID BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, QING DYNASTY The compressed ovoid body with two lug handles and raised on a short flared foot, inlaid with silver wire depicting archaistic taotie designs, cloud scrolls and key fret above a band of stylized dragons, the base with a six character Xuande mark dividing a two character shi sou mark, with a carved hardwood ruyi stand and cover, the cover with a pale celadon jade finial carved as a fish, 19.8cm. (3) Cf. R Jenyns & W Watson, Chinese Art, p.92, no.58 where a related incense burner with comparable decoration is illustrated. 清 銅錯金銀雙耳爐 《石叟》、《大明宣德年製》款
A JAPANESE CLOISONNE JAR AND COVER, MEIJI 1868-1912 The ovoid body raised on three short gilt feet, decorated with three shaped panels containing mythical creatures, divided by cruciform flower panels and butterflies within concentric bands of foliate scrolls and long-tailed birds, the finial formed as a flower bud, 12cm. (2)
A PAIR OF SAMSON FAMILLE ROSE VASES AND COVERS, 19TH CENTURY Each brightly enamelled with a pair of colourful phoenix, with other pairs of birds amongst rocks and flowering peony, all within bands of lappets and ruyi-shaped foliate borders, the neck with a lotus scroll, the covers with a Buddhist lion dog finial, 48.2cm. (4)
A TIBETAN SILVER METAL VASE AND COVER, 19TH CENTURY The ovoid body mounted with four Chinese pale celadon jade plaques, each carved in relief with a dragon and encircled by red, green and turquoise-coloured stones, the vase with further relief dragons amongst clouds, the stepped foot with waves, the bulbous cover decorated with clouds and surmounted by a finial of two dragons, 36cm. (2) 十九世紀 西藏銀製嵌百寶蓋瓶
A CHINESE YIXING TEAPOT AND COVER, LATE QING DYNASTY Made for the Thai market, the cylindrical grey stoneware body polished with a high shine and with an inner liner, with gilt metal mounts to the rims and finial, the split bail handle with hinged S-shaped terminals, the base with an impressed mark, 21cm. (3)
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVOID VASE, KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with four panels of flowering sprays emerging from rocks, all beneath a band of ruyi lappets containing scrolling designs, the waisted cover in silver with a pointed finial, 15.7cm. (2) Provenance: a private collection, Holland Park, London. 清康熙 青花花卉紋罐 來源：倫敦Holland Park私人收藏
TWO CHINESE JADEITE MELON-SHAPED VASES AND COVERS, LATE QING DYNASTY With leafy tendrils extending around the body, each with openwork stems forming the base, one with two squirrels clambering upon the fruit, the other with a crane and lotus finial, together with a shallow leaf-shaped dish, each raised on a hardwood stand, 14.6cm. (8) 晚清 翡翠雕小瓶一對及葉型碟 一組三件
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TWO-HANDLED VASE AND COVER, LATE 18TH CENTURY Made for the American market, the tapering body painted with pagoda landscapes amongst pine, willow and other trees, decorated in gilt with geometric designs, with two chilongs forming the handles, the domed cover with a Buddhist lion dog finial, 31.5cm. (2) Provenance: a private collection, Holland Park, London. 十八世紀晚期 青花山水紋龍耳瓶 來源：倫敦Holland Park私人收藏
A very fine brass barrelled flintlock ship’s musketoon, or boat gun, by Bumford, c 1760, 50½” overall, barrel 34” with 1¾” bore, belled muzzle and early style London proofs; signed rounded line engraved lock with swan neck cock and bridled frizzen; plain walnut fullstock with raised apron around breech tang; brass mounts of early ordnance pattern, with bulbous trigger guard finial, wavy flat sideplate and flat butt plate; with its original brass tipped wooden ramrod. Very Good Working Order and Clean Condition. An exceptional example of its type. Plate 66
A good early 19th century Indian axe zaghnal, blade 8”, reinforced towards point, pierced at the base with large silver washed copper inlaid floral panel, similar small panel to socket, the peen in the form of an open pagoda, spear pointed finial to top of darkwood stem inlaid with 6 plated florets in each side, long scale ornamental ferrule with pagoda and ring to tip, 26” overall. Good Condition, with a pleasing patina. Plate 36
†A French Chasseurs à Piéd helmet, c 1890, copper skull with white metal edge binding to front and rear peaks, ear to ear front band embossed with a grenade amid vine leaves, leather backed chinscales with lion head ear roundels, comb with Medusa head finial, the side embossed with leaves and florets in panel, stand up black hair crest, scarlet feather plume in side socket, leather lining. Good Condition (some restoration). Plate 14
†A very good French dragoon officer’s helmet, c 1840-1845, gilt skull with leopard skin turban, tall comb, the side profusely decorated with volutes, floral devices and leaves, in the front a Medusa head finial, and a grenade, on the front of the comb is a black hair “shaving brush” plume in foliate socket, and at the back is a long black trailing plume, twisted wire link chinchain, backed with leather, with stylized leaf embossed ear roundels, to the left of the skull is a socket for scarlet feather side plume with corded boss, leather lining. Very Good Condition retaining all its original gilt, (one or two tiny dents to skull) Plate 19
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Thomas, c 1800, 31” overall, three stage bell mouth barrel 15½” with octagonal breech bearing Tower private proofs; flat stepped lock with swan neck cock and roller on frizzen spring, plate signed “Thomas” in script; walnut fullstock with chequered wrist, brass mounts including trigger guard with acorn finial, and original ramrod with iron worm (tip missing). Good Working Order and Good Untouched Condition. Plate 51
A 19th century Indian dagger, Kard, single edged knife style blade 7”, with stylized gold damascened outline panels on both sides, plain darkwood hilt, plain silver top with small cupola stud, in its leather covered sheath with brass top mount and ring, long iron chape and finial. Good Condition (minor wear and scratches to blade) Plate 35
A scarce French 20 bore officers’ Model 1740-1750 Gendarmerie de France flintlock holster pistol, 18½” overall, barrel 11¾” with top flat and octagonal breech; stepped lock with flat swan neck cock and squared pan with unbridled frizzen, the plate with engraved decoration and name “La Chai-- Paris”; fullstocked with steel trigger guard, ramrod pipes and long spurred butt cap with silver grotesque mask finial, and with openwork silver sideplate incorporating laureate bust, and silver escutcheon surmounted by coronet and incorporating military trophies. Good Working Order and Quite Good Condition (repairs to fore end, replacement ramrod). Plate 58
†An officer’s 1828 pattern helmet of the South Salopian Yeomanry, silver plated skull and comb, gilt binding to front and rear peaks, acanthus leaf side ornaments, leather backed chinscales, with lion’s head ear bosses, wavy edged border to tall comb, lion finial and rayed helmet plate bearing crowned 1816-37 Royal Arms and supporters on Prince of Wales’s feathers, a small oval plate at the base of the comb marked “SSY”, leather lining (incomplete); together with a copy of Carman “Headdresses of the British Army: Yeomanry” 1970. Good Condition, retaining much original gilt (shallow dents to sides of comb). Plate 18
An officer’s 18 bore flintlock holster pistol, by T. Mortimer, c 1810, 14” overall, flat topped round twist barrel 9” engraved “London” in script, stepped signed lock with French style cock, safety bolt, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring, plate engraved with fern tip border and floral bouquet, walnut fullstock with rounded chequered butt, vacant oval escutcheon, steel trigger guard engraved with trophy and with pineapple/urn finial, and brass tipped ramrod. Good Working Order and Condition (the barrel and lock cleaned). Plate 58
†An officer’s gilt helmet of The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) 1834-1843 pattern, plain front peak, stylized shell ornamental back peak, headband to skull bearing regimental title, acanthus foliage to back of skull, rayed helmet plate bearing Royal Arms and Supporters with motto scroll, oak wreath embossed comb with lion’s head finial, leather (worn and partly detached) backed chinscales with ear rosettes, leather lining (worn and detached). Good Condition (regilt overall). Ex Gerald Shapiro Collection. Plate 17
A French Cuirassier’s helmet, c 1870, steel skull with brass binding to front and back peaks, black fur turban, ornamental brass comb with Medusa head finial and grenade below, leather backed chinchain and ear rosettes, red tuft plume in socket, red feather side plume in socket, black horsehair trailing plume, leather liner. Good Condition. Plate 17
†A 19th century officer’s mameluke hilted sword, probably Indian Army, curved, pipe backed blade 33”, double fullered for 9” at point, gilt acorn finial shallow “S” crossguard with facetted sides and langets, engraved with a stylized diamond shaped sunburst in the centre, chequered solid ivory grip with floral stud and hole in pommel for knot, in its black leather scabbard with border engraved scalloped locket, middle band and chape with 2 rings. Good Condition (scabbard leather worn). Plate 44
A 16 bore flintlock holster pistol by John Probin, c 1770, 15” overall, 3 stage barrel 9” with London proofs, the signed lock with dog tooth border and simple scrolls to tail, walnut fullstock with shell carving around the barrel tang and engraved brass mounts including long spurred butt cap, voided sideplate, trigger guard with acanthus finial, baluster ramrod pipes and original horn tipped ramrod with iron worm. Good Working Order and Condition (the barrel lightly pitted overall, gap to stock along the lower edge of the lock) Plate 58
A cavalry officer’s 16 bore flintlock pistol carbine by D. Egg, c 1790, the pistol 18” overall, flat topped round barrel 12” with folding leaf rearsight and engraved “--D. Egg- London --”, rounded signed lock with swan neck cock, plain walnut fullstock with regulation brass mounts, large trigger guard with plain rounded finial, and with brass tipped ramrod, the butt with keyed steel plate into which the 11” walnut skeleton stock clips by means of a spring catch which is released by a lever on the underside, upper tang engraved “Egg’s Patent - Butt”, and with small lanyard ring on the left side, pistol and stock both impressed with the number “4”. Good Working Order and Condition. Plate 64
A lot to include a Walker & Hall part canteen of 60 items of cutlery, to include table knives and forks, starter knives, soup spoons, table spoons, dessert spoons, dessert forks and coffee spoons, together with a set of six Elkington silver plate fish knives and forks, in a fitted wooden box, a Lonsdale Plate Art Deco silver plate tea pot and water pot, with wooden handle and finial, patterned shoulders and geometric detailing, two coffee spoons stamped 800, six pastry forks with handles stamped 800, a tea strainer, a cake slice, a nut cracker, a salad spoon, a serving spoon, two napkin rings, two white metal spoons stamped 60, a bottle stopper, an EPNS cocktail shaker, two Regent Plate sauce boats, a white metal Pompei spoon.
An elegant Edwardian Wall hanging Corner Cabinet having swan pediment top with central finial over the single, five pane glazed door fitted with diamond shaped wooden glazing bars, the interior lined with red velvet and having single glass shelf, on lower moulding with fret cut detail, 22'' wide x 33 1/2'' high x 13 1/2'' deep
Pistol: A New Land Pattern flintlock pistol with New Land lock. Tail marked 'Tower' and 'G.R.' under Crown & inspection mark crown over '2'. Heavy brass buttcap, Brass T/Gd with acorn finial. Steel belt clip with crown stamp. Lovely walnut stock with light bruising. Barrel 9" with crown to breech. Ring necked cock. Crisp, action on first & second cock. Pistol possibly for ships service. A collectors lot in collectors condition. Superb piece
Sword: an 18th century Hunting Hanger. Two bar guard marked 'KOHL' (sword maker Stultgart from 1793). Steel guard with quillon with Acorn finial. Staghorn grip. Lovely engraving to blade of Stag's head, musket and hunting swords. Fullered blade 24" with spear point, broad fuller with narrow channel above. This is a lovely sword circa 1800. No scabbard. Some staining to blade. Viewing recommended.
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