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Click here to subscribeA late 19th Century brass eight day Mantel Clock of Classical/Renaissance inspiration, the dome topped pineapple finial above a 9cm ceramic dial with Arabic numerals and centred by pierced gilded designwork headed by a lion mask, the gilded eight day French movement striking on a gong and signed A D Mougin, approx 30cm high
A late 19th/early 20th Century walnut cased and gilt metal mounted eight day Mantel Clock, the 16cm broken arch dial with slow fast subsidiary dial above a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals flanked by gilt metal caryatids, raised on four foliate cast gilded feet, the German gilded movement striking on a gong, approx 44cm high (including central urn finial)
A Dryad Lester copper canister and cover probably designed by William A Pick, swollen cylindrical form, the domed cover with brass finial, unsigned 27cm. high Literature Peter & Charlotte Fiell 1900-1910s The Studio Taschen, page 368 for a comparable hot-water can illustrated from the 1915 edition.
A Birmingham Guild of Handicraft patinated copper kettle designed by Arthur Stansfield Dixon, hammered finish with domed cover with brass finial, and over-slung handle, stamped BGH mark 20cm. high Literature Arts and Crafts Metalwork Blackwell House exhibition catalogue, page 43 cat no. 28 for a comparable pot Alan Crawford By Hammer and Hand The Arts and Crafts Movement in Birmingham page 99 plate 77 for a comparable pot.
A William Arthur Smith Benson electroplated copper Windguard kettle on stand, with spirit burner, the cover set with ebonised wood finial and wicker covered handle stamped mark, Provenance The Albert Dawson Trust Literature Ian Hamerton W.A.S Benson Arts and Crafts Luminary and Pioneer of Modern Design, Antique Collector`s Club, frontice piece and page 84 plate 56, this example illustrated.
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Galleon finial designed by Gilbert Bayes, made for the washing line posts at St Pancras Housing Association Estates, London, modelled in relief and glazed in colours minor chip 51cm. high Literature Desmond Eyles and Louise Irvine The Doulton Lambeth Wares Richard Dennis Publications page 231 for a comparable finial.
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Galleon finial designed by Gilbert Bayes, made for the washing line posts at St Pancras Housing Association Estates, London, modelled in relief and glazed in colours minor restoration43cm. high Literature Desmond Eyles and Louise Irvine The Doulton Lambeth Wares Richard Dennis Publications page 231 for a comparable finial.
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Tudor Rose finial designed by Gilbert Bayes, made for the washing line posts at St Pancras Housing Association Estates, London, modelled in relief and glazed in colours 36cm. high Literature Desmond Eyles and Louise Irvine The Doulton Lambeth Wares Richard Dennis Publications page 231 for a comparable finial. Louise Irvine & Paul Atterbury Gilbert Bayes Sculptor 1872-1953 Richard Dennis Publications, page 172 for a comparable finial.
A rare Charles Vyse pierced vase and cover, produced for Francis Berry to commemorate the passing of a Pyracantha tree in 1929, the vase with pierced bird frieze, the cover with a flame finial, covered in a celadon green glaze, made from the ashes of the Pyracantha tree, inside the vase a small silver phial containing some of the ashes of the tree and a commemorative scroll, and two Charles Vyse stoneware bowls painted inscription to vase 21cm, high.
A DERBYSHIRE SALTGLAZE STONEWARE TOBACCO BOX AND COVER, mid 19th century, of hexagonal form, moulded as a cottage ornee with shingled roof and chimney finial, unmarked, probably Briddon, 4 3/4" x 3 1/4", 5 1/2" high, together with a dark brown saltglaze stoneware model of a recumbent lion on a shaped plinth, 7 1/2" wide, 4" high (2)
A THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, maker Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1939, of plain rounded oblong form with gadrooned rim and raised upon four bun feet, comprising teapot, the hinged domed cover with composition finial and angular handle, two handled sugar basin and milk jug, teapot 10 3/4" wide, 30ozs 12dwts total gross
A BACHELOR`S LATE VICTORIAN THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, maker`s mark JJ, Chester 1899, of semi fluted rounded oblong baluster form, and comprising teapot and hinged cover with melon fluted ebony finial and angular handle, two handled sugar basin and milk jug, teapot 9" wide, 18ozs 16dwts total gross
A LATE VICTORIAN COFFEE POT, maker James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1896, of semi fluted rounded oblong baluster form, raised upon four ball feet, the flat hinged domed cover with melon fluted ebony finial, the hollow "S" scroll handle with ivory stops and acanthus leaf terminals, 8 1/4" high, 21ozs
A Chinese gilt-splashed bronze incense burner 17th / 18th century, with cast commemorative Xuande six-character mark, of rectangular form raised on four bracket feet, with a later pierced domed hardwood cover surmounted by a carved agate lingzhi finial, 6`` H x 7.375`` W x 5.25`` D, est: $3000/5000 Provenance: Private Collection, South Pasadena, CA. Condition: Measuremens include cover; the body alone: 3.25`` H. Overall good condition. Some light rubbed wear to cover. The cover probably 19th century. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
Pair of Chinese carved spinach jade covered urns Late 19th / early 20th century, each with carved Qianlong chop mark to body, each of flattened baluster form with a double Buddhistic lion finial atop a domed lid over a short neck flanked by dragon-headed handles each suspending a loose ring, joined to a tapering body elaborately relief-carved to front and back with archaistic motifs, mounted on later gilt metal bases; 2 pcs, 13.75`` H x 5.25`` W x 2.25`` D, est: $1000/1500 Provenance: Private Collection, Orange, CA. Condition: General marks and scratches commensurate with age. Earthquake putty to mouth and lid of each. Finial of one lacking one lion. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
A Chinese green & mirror black porcelain vase Kangxi period (1662 - 1722), with light blue double-ring mark to underside, baluster-form, decorated with three dragons and a flowered ground reserved in green, the neck mounted with a later gilt-metal collar, together with a later carved pierced wooden cover and base, overall 14.75`` H x 7`` Dia., est: $1000/1500 Provenance: Private Collection, Orange, CA. Condition: Superficial glaze abrasion to shoulder. Finial of cover loose. Earthquake putty residue to rim and foot. A crack to wooden base. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
A pair of Georgian walnut dining room urns Late 18th / early 19th century, each with a flambeau finial atop a removable domed cover over a spiral-fluted and gadrooned vasiform body lined with zinc, on a square plinth fitted with a tap, above a pedestal; the pedestal of the first with a single hinged door with three paneled FALSE drawer fronts opening to a zinc-lined cupboard fitted with two slatted wooden shelves, over a square base enclosing a sliding drawer fitted with a holder for a burner; the pedestal of the second with a drawer over a hinged door enclosing a cupboard above a further drawer incorporating the square base and opening to reveal a zinc-lined compartment divided into six wells; 2 pcs, each 61`` H x 17.5`` W x 17`` D, est: $2500/3500 Note: ``Pedestals and vases`` such as the present pair are a furniture type discussed in George Hepplewhite`s ``The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer`s Guide``, first published in London in 1788 The work illustrates six examples of the type. According to Hepplewhite they ``Are much used in spacious dining rooms, where the last-described kind of sideboards are chosen; at the end of which they are placed. One pedestal serves as a plate warmer, being provided with racks and a stand for a heater; and is lined with strong tin; the other pedestal is used as a pot cupboard. / The vases may be used to hold water for the use of the butler, or iced water for drinking, which is inclosed (sic) in an inner partition, the ice surrounding it; or may be used as knife-cases.`` (Third edition, 1794, p.7, plates 35 and 36). Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, La Jolla, CA. Condition: Overall good condition. General marks, scratches, wear, nicks and shrinkage cracks commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. The rear panels later replacements. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
A W. Forbes coin silver covered bowl Circa 1850, stamped twice ``W. Forbes`` (WiIliam Forbes) and ``New York``, the domed lid and lobed body decorated with repousse grape clusters and leaves; the finial, handles and pierced quadripartite foot cast as grapevines; monogrammed to body ``W``, 7.5`` H x 8.25`` W x 5.5`` D, 22.5 oz troy approximately, est: $700/900 Provenance: Property from an Estate, Pasadena, CA. Condition: Overall good condition. General marks, scratches, rubbed wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Lid with a small, shallow ding to edge and some slight bending to rim. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD, the 31 3/4" (80cm), single edge straight blade with blued and gilt etched decoration of crown G. R. Military trophies, Royal Coat of Arms double shell guard with one folding, knucklebow and chiseled urn finial wood grip, 38 1/4" long and an ASSOCIATED METAL SCABBARD
19th CENTURY INDIAN STEEL TEMPLE TYPE SWORD of curved form widening to the end, single edge to the inner edge and decorated with two sunbursts, one being applied with a central brass boss and a simple figure of a warrior above the integral cruciform sword hilt and having typical disk and spike finial, approximately 29 1/2" (75cm) long overall
LARGE MODERN BOWIE TYPE KNIFE the simulated ivory handle with galloping horse pattern cast metal finial, the blade 10 1/2" (26.7cm) long and the brown leather sheath, a `VENTURE` SHEFFIELD ENGLAND SHEATH KNIFE AND SHEATH together with three modern DIRK PATTERN KNIVES with simulated ivory, mother of pearl and ebony type handles and black leather sheaths (5)
INDIAN EARLY 20th CENTURY EBONY CARVED BONE AND BRASS SWORD STICK the grip with embossed mask finial carved bone and nurled brass collar and ebony shaft enclosing single edge blade 15" (38cm) long (binding to shaft) and ANOTHER with cast brass ducks head grip and ebonized wood shaft enclosing tri-form spike pattern blade with full length groove, 14" (35.5cm) long
FINE LATE 19th CENTURY LIME HOUSE LAMP COMPANY BRASS OPERA CARRIAGE LAMP with hexagonal form glass and brass lantern, the six larger glass panels wheel engraved with radiating suns, enclosing wick lamp and having tall brass cylindrical vent with hexagonal finial, screw off tapering support, 21 3/4" (55.2cm) high overall
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