A Rare Indian Sosun PattahLate 18th/19th CenturyWith finely watered wootz steel single-edged blade of slightly recurved yataghan form, steel hilt of tulwar form gold-damascened overall with flowering foliage growing from rocks between borders of flowing streams, and comprising pointed langets, button quillons, curved tapering knuckle-guard with bud-shaped finial, disc-shaped pommel with bud-shaped finial on a dome, and swelling grip 75 cm. bladeFootnotes:For a related example sold in these Rooms see Eastern Arms & Armour From the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, 29 April 2015, lot 110This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Dresden porcelain urn-shaped vase decorated with figures in a garden setting and panels of flowers on a yellow ground with cover, 27 cm high together with a similar pair of gourd-shaped vases and covers, 35 cm high and a pair of similar bleu royal panelled cabinet cups and saucers, all with Augustus Rex blue underglaze marksCondition ReportUrn-shaped vase only - has damage to the top of the urn and has been re-glued with a chip missing. The lid has been broken and repaired - particularly noticeable to the finial. Scratching, wear and tear, losses to the gilding, etc, throughout. See images for more details.
A quantity of gold brooches, to include a Victorian 9ct gold diamond set brooch commemorating the Golden Jubilee, with a crown grain set with rose cut diamonds, and 1837 1897, with metal pin, Birmingham 1897, with soft solder repair to the 'C' catch, a 9ct gold split pearl set brooch, Chester 1898, with soft solder and base metal bar repair, a gold amethyst set bar brooch, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal pin, bent, a garnet and split pearl brooch, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal pin, broken in two, and a stick pin with knot finial, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal pin, 10.61g total (qty.)
Turbanförmiger Aufsatz eines osmanischen Grabsteins, 18. Jhdt. Weißer Marmor mit schöner Alterspatina. Lebensgroße, fein modellierte Skulptur eines gewickelten Turbans. Am unteren Ende ovale Aufsatzfläche auf das Grabmonument. Maße 20 x 26 x 21 cm.Zustand: IIA turban-shaped finial from an Ottoman grave marker, 18th century Weißer Marmor mit schöner Alterspatina. Lebensgroße, fein modellierte Skulptur eines gewickelten Turbans. Am unteren Ende ovale Aufsatzfläche auf das Grabmonument. Maße 20 x 26 x 21 cm.Condition: II
Aufwendig gestalteter großer Silberlöffel mit zoomorpher Dekoration, achämenidisch Der massive Stiel in außergewöhnlicher Weise aus drei ineinander übergehenden Tierkörpern zusammengesetzt. Das eingerollte Ende mit einem Drachenkopf. Zur Laffe hin geht der Drachenkörper in einen springenden Panther über. Dessen Vorderläufe gehen wiederum in einen Schlangenkörper über. Der Schlangenkopf bildet die verstärkte Löffelzunge. Schmale, lange Laffe, auf der Unterseite mit reicher floraler Verzierung, an der Spitze links leicht abgenutzt. Minimales Loch an der Unterseite der Laffe, sonst intakt. Gebrauchsspuren. Länge 26 cm. Gewicht 389 g! Sehr selten. Provenienz: Aus alter deutscher Sammlung.Zustand: II -An elaborately crafted, large Achaemenid silver spoon with zoomorphic decoration The massive handle comprised of three animal bodies merging into each other in an unusual way. The coiled finial with dragon’s head. The dragon’s body merges into a leaping panther towards the bowl, and the panther’s front paws blend into a snake’s body. The head of the snake forms the reinforced neck. Narrow, long bowl, the back with lavish floral décor, at the tip slightly worn. Tiny hole on the back of the spoon bowl, otherwise intact. Traces of wear. Length 26 cm. Weight 389 g! Very rare.Provenance: From an old German private collection.Condition: II -
Vergoldetes Fabeltier einer Schiffsfahne, wikingisch, 10. Jhdt. Fabeltier mit s-förmig zurückgebogenem Schwanz und nach vorn gestrecktem Kopf. Auf dem Körper ornamentale Verzierung. Zwischen den Läufen noch Teile des oberen Rahmens der metallenen Fahne. Bronzevollguss mit Spuren flächiger Vergoldung. Länge 6,9 cm. Höhe 6,5 cm. Gewicht 201 g. Es handelt sich um ein außergewöhnlich seltenes Exemplar. Vollständig erhalten haben sich lediglich vier große Wikinger-Schiffsfahnen (in Schweden und Norwegen). An deren Oberkante wurde das aus Metall gegossene Fabeltier aufgesetzt und wies, ähnlich den auf vielen Schiffen dieser Zeit angebrachten Drachenköpfen, nach vorne. Provenienz: Aus alter süddeutscher Sammlung.Zustand: II -A Viking ship's flag finial in the form of a gilded mythical creature ('The Great Beast'), 10th century Mythical creature with tail bent back in an s-shape and head stretched forward. Ornamental decoration on the body. Between the barrels still parts of the upper frame of the metal flag. Full bronze casting with traces of gilding. Length 6.9 cm. Height 6.5 cm. Weight 201 g. This is an exceptionally rare example. Only four large Viking ship flags (in Sweden and Norway) have survived in their entirety. The metal cast mythical creature was placed on the upper edge of the flag and pointed forward, similar to the dragon heads on many ships of this time.Provenance: From an old South German private collection.Condition: II -
A charming antique 19th Century beech wood country house childs rocking crib / cot having a tall shepherd crook top on tapering column over the rocking basket form crip section with slatted open sides, carved detailing and inverted finials. Raised on a carved finial support base. Measures approx: 95cm x 116cm x 57cm (without top section.
A collection of antique pewter dating from the 19th Century to include a tall Continental coffee pot samovar with wooden finial ld on tripod ebonised feet, full Quart tankard raised on stepped circular base, lidded ewer jug with scroll handle and a Dutch maker example & three antique 19th Century English pewter plates of large size comprises a large charger plate example with a pair of slightly smaller dishes / bowls. Each stamped with a rose / crown touchmark. Measures approx; 36cm tall.
A CONTINENTAL CARVED WOOD PIPE BOWLMid 19th CenturyThe bowl modelled as a pulpit and carved with knights standing between spiral columns below architectural gothic tracery against a textured ground, the base section carved with a paw, with indistinctly marked silver mounts, 19cm high x 13cm wide.Condition report:- The leaf finial on the hinged cover is rather bent and misshapen - The cover pulls off and requires securing back on- The carving appears to be good condition throughout
A MEERSCHAUM PIPE WITH ENGLISH SILVER-GILT MOUNTS (2)Makers mark probably for Joseph Ash I, London 1810The plain bowl with hinged cover applied with a coiled serpent to form the thumb-piece, pierced sides and engraved initials with a wood stem, 13cm high, together with another meerschaum pipe, the base modelled as a scallop shell with Victorian silver mounts, London 1846, the hinged cover with a raised fist finial.
A Theodore Deck Pottery Iznik bowl and cover, painted with stylised Persian flowers and foliage in blue, turquoise, red and black on a white ground, impressed TH Deck to base, professional restoration to rims and finial, 24cm. high, (2) Literature Theodore Deck 1823-1891, Musee de Florival page 7 for a comparable piece illustrated.ProvenanceFrom the collection of Lady Kate Davson, née Kate Foster (1938-2020).
A James Powell & Sons Whitefriars Sea Green glass Bellows decanter and silver stopper designed by Harry Powell, flattened disc form with white enamel melted thread Art Nouveau swirl design, the silver top with ball finial, glass unsigned, silver top stamped J P & Sons, London 1906, 26.5cm. high, (2) Literature Lesley Jackson, Whitefriars Glass the Art of James Powell & Sons, Richard Dennis Publications, page 107 plate 43 no.2 for a comparable example illustrated. This design was exhibited at the Turin Exhibition 1902.
A mixed metal copper biscuit box and cover probably A E Jones, model no.2443, cylindrical hammered copper body with flaring foot, applied with a pierced band of silver foliate panels and strap-work, the shallow cover with ball finial and silver flower head repeat band, the silver applied with copper rivets, stamped 2443, 15.5cm. high, (2)
Four pieces of Chinese porcelain, including an 18th century famille rose chocolate pot with cover, a famille rose platter c.1800, and two 18th century blue and white platesCondition report: Chocolate pot- approximately 18.5cm high. Some fritting and a couple of minor chips to spout. Base of handle has some cracks running around it. The lid has restoration to the finial and edge, some minor chips also noted. Light overall wear to painted decoration.Platter- 26.5cm long. Overall good condition with no signs of chips, cracks or restoration. Some wear to the gilded and painted decoration.Plate with floral decoration- one small hairline crack. One chip to the underside of foot rim. Some minor fritting/chips to the rim.Plate with building/landscape decoration- two hairline cracks. Numerous small chips around the edge and some fritting.Both plates 23cm diameter
2nd-early 1st millennium BC and later. A necklace composed of carnelian annular and facetted polygonal bicone beads and silver facetted beads, each of the two larger silver beads decorated with two crosses composed of recessed squares; large central pendant in the form of a ribbed bulb, chevrons to four ribs and a flared finial with ribbed suspension loops above; restrung, with later clasp.See Maxwell-Hyslop, K.R., Western Asiatic Jewellery, c.3000-612 BC, London, 1971, p.8-10, and pl.12, for bead types typical of this period, examples of which can be seen in the necklace offered here; see fig.127, for comparable flared terminal on a different type of jewellery item.96 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10656-174199. Fine condition.
6th-4th century BC. A silver handle or ornamental grip formed as a round-section shank with scooped end, openwork finial formed as two addorsed horses with tails conjoined.65.3 grams, 97mm (3 3/4"). From an important London W1, gallery; previously acquired 1970s-1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial carved shell cylinder seal with figural scenes in two registers and median ribbed band; above, a seated figure in profile wearing a headdress facing three approaching robed figures, palm tree finial; below, two seated figures with diadems facing each other in profile with one hand raised, standing robed figure between them raising one hand, palm tree finial with gourds.31 grams, 48mm (2"). From an important London W1, gallery; previously acquired 1970s-1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th century BC. A gold pin with tapering round-section shaft; finial with rounded neck below a cuboidal body, decorated with tripartite collars composed of plain gold wire between beaded, the collars alternating with bow-shaped plaques with applied central granules; dome-shaped chalcedony stone above; the shaft possibly later, the gemstone has also likely been reattached.Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, lot 140.15.10 grams, 10.1cm (4"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, lot 140; accompanied by copies of the relevant catalogue pages and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 174382/24/03/2021; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10671-174382. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A pair of bronze discoid horse phalerae, or military strap junctions, each with two lateral loops, rivets arranged in cross formation, and central boss with knop finial.220 grams total, 10.3-12.5cm (4 - 5"). From an Essex antiques gallery; formerly in a 1980s private collection. [2] Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A group comprising: a matched pair of iron stirrups, each a long lozenge-section arch with D-shaped finial to each end of the pierced and dished footplate, attachment panel above with rectangular slot for the leather strap; an iron horse-bit with articulating median section, ring to each end.Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.35.843 grams total, 21.5cm each (8 1/2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th century AD. A female brooch and bead assemblage comprising: a matched pair of gilt bronze bow brooches, each a D-shaped headplate with seven radiating knops, beaded border and scroll panel, shallow bow, triangular footplate with lateral bands of bird-heads, geometric panel and facing-mask finial, ferrous pin with pin lugs and catch to the reverse; restrung group of graduated glass beads with marvered trail and other decoration.See Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, for discussion; Heynoswki, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, type 3.24.2.3.230 grams total, 10-23cm (4 - 9"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10726-175113. [3] Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising a rectangular headplate with integral flanges and border of Style I animal ornament, central pierced-lozenge motif; the bow shallow with three vertical bands and central roundel; the footplate square with similar motif, zoomorphic lappets and transverse ribbed band; the finial a triangular panel with raised boss eyes, addorsed birds to the edges and pelta-shaped finial; to the reverse, two pin lugs and catchplate.Cf. similar brooch from Darlington in MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), item 12.35; lozengiform motifs also appear on the square-headed brooch from Linton Heath (Suffolk) in Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, item 113.66 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Found Suffolk, UK. Extremely fine condition. Excessively rare type, probably unique.
9th century AD. A silver-gilt equal-arm brooch of Aagård Type III A, with central segmented boss, symmetrical tongue-shaped scooped flanges with Borre Style low-relief facing bearded mask beneath an openwork finial formed as a female figure(?), fists placed against the ears; silver rivets; ferrous pin to the reverse with lugs and catch.See Aargaard, G-B., Gleivasrmige Spangen in Arwidsson, G. (ed.), Systemastische Analysen der Graberfunde Birka II:2, Stockholm, 1986.47.2 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10713-175110. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A pair of gold earrings, each with penannular hoop above conical pendant with pyramid granulation finial, teardrop-shaped plaque with ropework border and garnet at the shoulder, the body with circumferential band of raised circular cells holding carnelian cabochons between concentric ropework borders.See Williams, D. and Ogden, J., Greek Gold Jewelry Of The Classical World, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994, p.97, for conical pendants with granulated finials and concentric ropework and p.121, for conical pendants in combination with teardrop-shaped plaques.4.41 grams total, 26mm (1"). Ex Japanese private collection, formed 1970-2010. [2] Very fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A silver spoon comprising a flat bowl with slightly raised rim, square-section handle with curled end and swan-head finial.42 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A group of fittings from a cornu, a military musical instrument, comprising: a substantial bronze conical socket with long iron finial, lateral bows for fastening, one in the form of a female panther and the other in the shape of a blossom; a bronze finial with three lugs which would have been placed at the lower end.See Franken, N., Die antiken Bronzen im römisch-germanischen Museum Köln, Kölner Jahrbuch 29, 1996, 132f; see Beutler, F., Farka, C., Gugl, C., Humer, F., Kremer, G., ed., Der Adler Roms, Carnuntum und die Armee der Caesaren, Bad Voslau, 2017, pp.320-323, for similar pieces; similar cornu fittings with dolphins in place of the panther, in the Museum of Eskisehir (Doryleum) in Turkey; for the use of the cornu within Roman army see D’Amato, R., Roman Standards and Standard bearers, Volume I, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2018.880 grams total, 7.2-25cm (3 - 10"). Property of an Austrian private collector; formerly with Hermann Historica, Munich, Auction 64, lot 3168, listed as a standard finial; previously owned by Harry Huttel, 1994; before that in a private collection, Vienna, 1980s; accompanied by with copies of the relevant Hermann Historica catalogue pages, and by a report by Roman military specialist Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10572-172368.Although previously classified as a standard finial, these magnificent fragments belong to a military trumpet, the cornu, forming the upper and lower extremities of the arm used for holding the instrument. The cornu usually consisted of a number of elements: a bell, seven tubular parts, two connecting pieces for the carrying bar (the ornamented extremities preserved here) and even the lateral spreader for stiffening or adjusting the lower segments. Besides the finds from the gladiator barracks in Pompeii, only one other complete preserved example is known, held in a private collection. The individual elements were made of different metal alloys (brass, gunmetal and tin-bronze), which meant that the instrument would have had a multicoloured appearance. [2] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price Fine condition.
A novelty silver pug dog button hook, Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1906, the finial in the form of a pug's head with anthemion decoration below, 18cm longCondition report: Surface scratches and dents to the handle. There are splits to the seam and a further split to the anthemion panel. The handle does not sit perfectly flush with the hook and the hook is heavily oxidised.
A George III rectangular teapot with oval lid, pineapple finial and wood handle, decorated overall with bright-cut foliate engraving, maker DUNH, London 1799, 16cm high, later presentation engraving to base Sidney Owen Richardson from the FBI in grateful recognition of his services to British Industry, 1926-1945, inclusive weight ___15oz.
An Indian silver teapot, c.1900 of globular form, with Indian finial and cobra handle, together with a similar milk jug and sugar bowl, each decorated with dense foliate designs, the underside of the teapot marked with a peacock, 16cm high, approx 25oztCondition report: All with minor dents, teapot handle wobbly.
A Viner's of Sheffield silver-plated four-piece tea and coffee set, comprising teapot (16cm), coffee pot (19cm), sugar bowl, milk jug, twin-handled tray, four claw feet, 55cm; a plated swing handle basket; another plated teapot with ivory finial; and a wicker basket with handle, 45cm x 52.5cm.
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