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Click here to subscribeFive 19th Century bone and ivory needle cases, comprising an example as a furled umbrella, losses to top edge, 10.2cms, a square section example of tapering form the finial carved as a head, 12cms, and three cylinder form examples, one with split to cover, one with Stanhope (Souvenir of St Andrews - four views). (5) A private collection - a passion for collecting of forty years Part 1
Three needle cases, comprising an early 19th Century baluster turned lignum vitae example with bone collar to screw joint, 11.5cms, another in turned rosewood of tapering cylinder form below an acorn form thimble case, 12cms, and another formed from a chamois horn with carved antler horn finial in the form of a chamois, 11cms. (3)
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a crude wooden reel stand, 19.5cms, a cross frame extending wool winder on clamp base below a pin cushion, another with metal clamp, a turned reel case below a pin cushion finial, two bone apertures lacking, 9cms dia., a fringe fork, a mushroom darner, and a Mauchline ware wool ball holder (Sea Hills and Pavilions, Mablethorpe), lid cracked, 9.7cms dia. (7)
A mixed lot - sewing, mostly 19th Century ivory and bone pieces comprising two rectangular frame ivory clamps, one lacking finial, one with reduced finial, largest 14cms, three needle cases, a shuttle, a reel stem and base, a cylinder handle, and a gilt metal and pearl cylinder container, 6.5cms. (9)
A mixed lot - sewing, 19th Century and later, comprising a rectangular frame ivory clamp, finial damaged, 9cms, a tortoiseshell cylinder bodkin case lacking base ring, 10.5cms, a stacked brick ivory tambour hook with steel mount and turn key, 12.5cms, a pair of ivory reels, 2.3cms, a brass ended reel - Victoria Thread, 3.2cms, a bone reel, two thread winders, a mother of pearl stiletto, point broken, 7.5cms, an ivory handled reversible tooth pick and a tooth pick/earspoon. (12)
A George III silver filigree double scent bottle case, worked in panels of quill work and flowerheads, hinged cover with ball finial, the twin division interior complete with two apparently original cut glass scent bottles complete with stoppers, 4cms high. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 1
A Japanese Imari koro and cover, Meiji periodOf lobed globular form with twin scroll handles, the domed cover with shishi finial, decorated with typical panels of stylised flowers and foliage, raised on three scroll feet, 19cm high (one handle repaired).Condition report: Cover has fine faint hairlines and rubbing to the gilt onthe finial. One handle has been visibly restuck. One foot has been restuck. Tiny hairline to the rim. Minor rubbing to the gilt in places.
An early 19th century rectangular, bow-fronted ‘tortoiseshell’ tea caddy, decorated with white metal stringing, the domed lid with a spherical white metal finial above a front moulded with a sunburst and with a central white metal plaque, engraved with a ‘G’, on white metal bun feet, restorations, 18cm wide x 9.5cm deep x 16cm highCondition report: Restorations, including small later patches, including 0.8cm on front left corner of lid, 1cm section on front right corner of front edge of lid, 2cm lower left corner of right side and end of right edge of top and bottom right corner of back.
A French ormolu and enamel panel mounted mantel clock,The 3” circular dial painted with three birds to the centre and signed Le Roy et Fils, 211 Regent Street London, with Roman numerals in gilt and bleu celeste borders, eight-day movement striking on a bell, the movement inscribed Le Roy et Fils a Paris and numbered 780, the case surmounted by a campana urn with detachable cover and pineapple finial and goat's head handles and raised on a stepped shaped plinth and foliate wrapped toupie feet. 30cm high, 19cm wide, 10cm deep, on separate giltwood plinth (2)Condition report: Movement and strike train both wind. Strikes on the hour and half hour. Not tested for time keeping. Case fair retaining good gilding throughout. Enamel elements good with no obvious damage.
A three piece silver tea service, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1913 & 1914, each piece of oval form with reeded border and gadrooned rim, comprising; a teapot with wood handle and finial, 15.5cm high, a two handled sugar bowl, 10.5cm high and a cream jug, 10.5cm high, all raised on four compressed bun feet, total weight approx 36.3oz (3)
A Caughley sucrier and covercirca 1780-85of plain form, the cover with open flower finial, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Three Flowers and Butterfly pattern with associated double line border to inside edge and the edge of cover, C with serif mark, 14cm highCondition report: Nibbles to petal leaves on cover, further nibbles to foot rim. Please see additional images
A SATSUMA EARTHENWARE BOX AND COVER, mid 19th century, of cushion form, painted in typical palette with Samurai warriors within a honeycomb and mons border, the interior painted with a finch amidst flowers, unmarked, 10 3/4" diameter, together with a similar koro and cover with Temple Dog finial, two lug handles raised upon three peg feet, painted with figures, marked in burnt orange (2) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Base of box has two firing cracks, one on base and one near footrim, the cover has been in four and is restored. Koro has one glued foot with minor losses and tail of dog present but loose (old glue). All rather tired
A VICTORIAN CAST IRON PEDESTRIAN GATE, the arched crest with turned finials, the upper part with foliate scrolls within a circular frame, barred lever section, 39 1/2" x 65 1/2"Lacking definition due to layers of paint, needs stripping and repainting, very heavy gauge, lacking finial to one end, does not appear to be any fixing for a latch on same upright so perhaps one half of a double gate?? Wall fixing piece to other upright adding another 5" to overall width
A PAIR OF WROUGHT IRON ENTRANCE GATES, early/mid 20th century, of multi barred form with fleur de lys finials, the end posts with turned and gadrooned finials, 111 1/2" x 71 1/2" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Top of one finial to left gate missing and one finial missing from right gate, lower of latch bar of left gate bent, likewise to one of the internal bars, otherwise good bar some rust pitting
A MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK by Jonas Barber, the eight day movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, 12" arched brass dial with painted moonphase, Roman and Arabic numerals and calendar aperture, the banded case with scrolled pediment carved with rosettes and with fluted brass finial on turned columns, arched door flanked by fluted quarter columns, on canted panel base and bracket feet, 88" high (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Very good condition throughout, movement and dial very good, clean, superb case, fine veneers/craftmanship and super patination
A FRENCH BRASS CASED MANTEL CLOCK, c.1900, the twin barrel movement by Japy Freres striking on a bell, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the lacquered brass oblong case with urn finial and foliate banding, lion mask ring handles, on lion paw feet, 9 1/2" wide (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Very good, appears to be in working order, no damage/wear to dial
AN AUSTRIAN FIGURE GROUP, late 19th century, the young Viking warrior wearing a helmet and chain mail, powder flask and dagger at his waist and standing with his large sword, his lover standing at his side, on an oval base, model 12109/22, otherwise unmarked, 20" high (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Sword completely replaced, swan finial to helmet restored (badly)
A CAROLEAN STYLE EBONISED BEECH AND PARCEL GILT ARMCHAIR, early 20th century, the padded back with straight top rail and with a (possibly earlier) gros point black ground covering worked with ladies seated under a tree within a scrolling foliate surround, overstuffed seat rail, boldly scrolled arms carved with acanthus leaves on scrolled supports, similar legs joined by cross stretchers centred by a turned finial and scrolled front stretcher, 30" x 21" x 52 3/4" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally very good, structurally sound, back panel suitably faded, good interior decorating piece
A DUTCH SILVER PRESENTATION SPOON, 833 standard, (1893?), the large oval bowl chased and pierced with figures seated and standing in a boatyard, a three masted ship beyond over an engraved banner, the scrolling foliate cast shaft with men fishing to the finial, 14 3/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)6ozs 12dwts, excellent condition, marks are Lion 2, gothic I
A George III mahogany longcase clock by Thomas Thompson Liverpool, with eight day striking movement with moon phase, dial width 13 1/4", the case with long trunk door flanked by fluted quarter column corners with well figured panel base raised on ogee moulded bracket feet. Height 235 cm, hood width 56.5 cm(see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The movement winds on both trains and is currently ticking away and striking as it should. It seems to be keeping good time. The moon phase appears to be working as does the date. The case is in generally good condition. There are some cracks to the verre eglomise in the swans neck. The hood door is not warped. There are some nibbles to the edge of the hood door and to the side panel at the front but again this is not problematic. The rear of the hood side panel has a loose slither of timber but we have piece. The main trunk door is not significantly warped and locks as it should. There are some veneer stress fractures as one would expect but no real issues with the door. The sides of the trunk are in good order. The base is in generally good condition also. The base panel is slightly sprung at the bottom left hand corner. We can see no evidence of any woodworm. The height excluding the central finial is 230 cm.
A George III mahogany longcase clock, with swans neck pediment above the arched brass dial and two train striking movement with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the case with long trunk door, quarter column corners and conforming base raised on bracket feet. Height 236 cm including finial. CONDITION REPORT: Whilst we have the pendulum and weights we have not attempted to have the movement running. The metal suspension at the top of the pendulum is missing. The movement is dirty but appears to be complete. The brass dial is a little warped from top to bottom and the spandrels are all a little loose but all present. The silvering is very tired and mostly missing. The hood is principally complete but some of the moulding between the swans necks is loose. There are some stress fractures to the veneers also. The hood door is not warped and closes as it should. The hood glass is cracked. There are some pieces of dentil work missing beneath the hood. The same comments apply to the blind fretwork around the frieze. The door is not warped. There is a small loss to the top left hand corner. The door is currently locked, we do not have the key. The sides of the case are in good condition. The plinth is also in generally good order. The plinth side panels have shrinkage gaps between the panels. The feet are all in good condition. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
A Chinese archaic vase and cover on a wooden stand. Six character mark to base. Height excluding stand 31 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The finial to the lid has been detached, repaired and restored. The top of the rectangular rim of the vase has also had professional restoration. The handles are in good order as is the rest of the body. The restoration is professional but evident on close inspection.
A Meissen hausmaler teapot and cover c.1725, painted probably in a Bayreuth atelier with figures loading and unloading boats in a harbour setting, the reverse with Classical buildings flanking a river and central tree, reserved within yellow, puce and green scroll borders, a small landscape vignette beneath the straight spout, the cover with a formal scrollwork design, restoration to the cover's finial, 17.8cm across. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Lady Kate Davson, née Kate Foster (1938-2020).
A Worcester blue and white butter tub and cover c.1765, the circular form painted with the Candle Fence pattern, the low ornamental fence beneath a gnarled tree and large flowering peony, the cover surmounted with a large floral finial, open crescent mark, 12cm across. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Lady Kate Davson, née Kate Foster (1938-2020).
A Derby blue and white sauce tureen and cover c.1765, the quatrefoil form painted with birds in flight around Chinese buildings, the cover surmounted with a peach finial and applied leaves, and a Derby toilet pot and cover, painted with rural landscapes of small villages and isolated buildings, the handles formed as mythical horned masks, some restoration, 14.7cm max. (4)
Two salt-glazed stoneware teapots and covers c.1760, of square section, each side moulded with a large central shell motif reserved on a moulded Greek key ground, the spouts formed as the head and necks of mythical beasts, the larger teapot surmounted with a liondog finial, some damages and repairs, 18.5cm max. (4)
Five salt-glazed stoneware dishes c.1750-70, the two larger moulded with varying diaper panels with pierced sections to the shaped rims, one plate moulded with a formal leaf and acorn design, another basketweave with a reticulated rim, the last a two-handled shallow basket with grapevine, and a small tureen or butter tub lid with a cow finial, some faults and repairs, 31.3cm max. (6)
A Meissen tureen cover c.1740, painted in an extended Kakiemon palette with the Korean Lion pattern, a mythical lion dog beneath a phoenix in flight, flanked by flowering branches, with a later gilt metal finial, and a large Meissen dish, with similar decoration in the Schmetterling pattern with a large central butterfly, damaged and repaired, 30.3cm max. (2)
Y A SATINWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN GEORGE III STYLE PERCY WEBSTER, LONDON 1934With a Presentation plaque verso, with festooned gilt-metal mounts and en grisaille decoration to the cavetto plinth44cm high, 33cm wideCondition Report: The top missing a finial Not known if movement is running but appears to be in tact at the time of initial inspection, would no doubt benefit from an overhaul (looks in sound original condition)The winding holes of the enamel dial are chipped at the circumferenceThe base with wear to the corners and leading edgesSmall veneer chip to the front lower baseThere is present at time of reportCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF PATINATED METAL AND SERPENTINE MARBLE MOUNTED 'ANIMALIER' URNSATTRIBUTED TO AUGUSTE CAIN (1822-94), CIRCA 1870Decorated front and back with animal trophies in bold relief. Ormolu handles terminating in retriever heads. Green marble bases and lids with Capercailzie finials 44cm highProvenance: Richard Gardner AntiquesCondition Report: The blackcock finial of one is loose and the bird has been cracked through the legs. Small nibbles/chips to the corners/edges of the black slate bases.Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF TERRACOTTA POTS AND BALL FINIALSTogether with, a grey slate campana and a green painted wrought iron and brass jardinière stand (13). Please note the wall tap is not included in this lot. 215cm high, 198cm wide, 41cm deepCondition Report: The terracotta pots all have chips to the glaze and are in the sort of condition where they have suffered from frost damageAt least two have severe cracks to the baseThe terracotta pots of sizes 34cm high and smallerThe larger ball finial is 58cm in lengthThe smaller ball finial is 30cm in lengthThe slate campana is 31cm in lengthThere is no serious damage to the jardinièreCondition Report Disclaimer
Continental hard paste jar and cover decorated with pink roses and purple sweet peas, gilt banding, mounted by a cherry finial, marks to the base, 9.5cm high.CONDITION REPORT: There is some rubbing to the decoration, especially to the gilding of the pot lid rim and finial. Overall in good condition.
AN ANTIQUE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BEARING THE NAME JOSEPH TYE ON THE LOCKS, it is fitted with 29'' damascus barrels which, together with the other metal fitting have an overall brown patina generated by a light coating of rust, both locks are in working condition, its walnut stock is chequered on the wrist, the trigger guard has a well engraved pineapple finial, Joseph Tye was listed as a gunmaker in Spalding Lincolnshire between 1848-1867
A WUCAI ENAMELED PORCELAIN JAR AND COVER, MING DYNASTYChina, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The ovoid body rising from a tapered foot to a broad rounded shoulder with a short waisted neck, the domed cover with a lotus finial, decorated in underglaze blue and bright enamels with an immortal holding a ruyi scepter and riding a qilin, surrounded by several young attendants, a band of stiff leaves above the foot and a band of flowers and scrolling leafy vines repeated on the cover. With an associated pierced wood base.Condition: The cover was broken into two pieces with material fillings and touchups visible, several chips with fills and touchups to the cover as well, the jar with later copper lining, the neck with hairlines, fills, and touchups, some wear to enamels, light scratches, and firing flaws.Provenance: From an old family collection in Pressburg, Austrian Empire, Slovakia, and thence by descent to the present owner.Weight: 2,241 g (excl. base)Dimensions: Height 28.8 (excl. base)
A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE AND COVER, QIANLONGChina, Qianlong period (1735-1796). The baluster body rising from the spreading foot to a rounded shoulder with a broad cylindrical neck, the domed cover with a broad rim and lotus finial, the vase richly enameled with colorful landscape panels between vases of flowers and elaborate borders.Condition: The cover in good condition with a chip to the knob, the vase was broken into several pieces which have been reattached with hairlines, touchups, and material fillings visible, minor wear and firing flaws.Provenance: From an old family collection in Pressburg, Austrian Empire, Slovakia, and thence by descent to the present owner.Weight: 3,565 gDimensions: Height 50.5 cmAuction comparison: Compare three closely related baluster vases and covers, also from the Qianlong period, at Christie's New York in Mandarin & Menagerie: The Sowell Collection and Chinese Export Art From Various Owners on 26 January 2015, lot 126, sold for USD 60,000 (together with two beaker vases from the same period).
TWO CHAM SILVER HAIRPINSChampa, late 18th century. One pin with a carved triangular finial, the other worked with silver wire.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Weight: 49 g (together) Dimensions: Length 8 - 10 cm
A SILVER HAIRPINChampa, 18th - 19th century. The pin with a circular finial and applied cone shaped elements connected with a silver chain.Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Weight: 8 g Dimensions: Diameter 7.5 cm each
A believed 19th century Royal Doulton jug / flask of a baluster form with turned finial, S-shaped handle and tear drop panel decoration with raised foliate motifs. Impressed makers mark to the underside. Illegible artist signature. measures: 22cm high. Condition: repair to the handle and small chip to the rim and stopper.
A group of three lathe 19th century Victorian ceramic porcelain Italian Majolica style vases. The vases of baluster form with foliate finial to the lid, floral and birds decoration to the centre and yellows foliate border to the outside. A M blue mark to the underside along with a pair of empire style vases with a scalloped rim, waisted neck, twin scrolled handles raised on splayed base decorated with gild Chinese motifs and animals.
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