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Click here to subscribeA PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY, carved as a seated emperor and empress, each bears carved seal mark to base. 12.5cm highThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Gross weight : 597gSome discolouration commensurate with age. Each finial re-stuck. In otherwise good condition.
A RARE GEORGE III PAUL STORR SILVER TEA URN ON STAND, London 1802, the removable lid with wrythen adjustable pierced finial, the gadrooned tapered body with ribbed twin handles and lion mask motifs, the ebonised tap with lion mask motif below an engraved armorial, raised upon a gadrooned pedestal square section base with four paw supports. 38cm by 37cm by 35cm, 184 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Each piece with matching makers mark. The lid and the base with matching date letters. The internal element lacking date letter but with makers mark. Marks are slightly rubbed but legible. Some minor wear and surface scratches. Tap appears to function correctly. No signs of repair. In generally very good condition commensurate with age.
A FINE GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE BIGGIN AND STAND, by Paul Storr, London 1814, the biggin of squat baluster form, part gadrooned with egg and dart decoration, featuring an impressive scroll handle with serpent mask and double tail terminations, the hinged lid having an acorn finial; the stand with egg and dart border and three ring handles, raised on three leaf-capped paw feet above an urn-shaped burner and trefoil base, engraved with crest. 30cm high, 55.32 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Lid, body, stand and burner all with matching marks. Marks are clear. Hinge to cover in good condition and the cover sits flush. Some minor bruising to the body. Some minor surface wear. In generally very good condition commensurate with age.
A GEORGE III SILVER EWER, by Daniel Holy & Co, Sheffield 1780, in the Neo-Classical style, with an acorn finial, the body decorated with swags and acanthus leaves. 31.5cm high, gross weight 23 troy ouncesSold with bill of sale, dated 24th August 1943, from Henry Hardcastle, Harrogate, on which it is incorrectly dated as 1773 and has a sale price of £20.00The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks are clear. In generally very good condition. No personalised engraving.
A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CLARET JUG, by Frederick Elkington, Birmingham 1879, the glass body etched with fruiting vine, the mount with Bacchus-mask spout and fruiting vine, the cover with lion rampant finial. 27cm highThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks are slightly rubbed but legible. Crest engraved to cover. In generally good condition.
A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT, by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1765, of typical tapering bulbous form, the hinged domed lid with wrythen finial and gadrooned rim, the body with engraved cartouche, acanthus decorated spout and ebonised handle, upon a gadrooned circular foot ring. 25.5cm high, 30 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Some bruising to the belly. Both lid and body marked. Hinge in good order and lid opens and closes correctly. Handle nice and tight. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT WITH STAND, by Charles Aldridge, London 1793, of oval lobed form, the hinged lid with ebonised finial, body with straight spout and wooden handle, bright-cut decoration throughout, blank cartouches; the stand of similar form and decoration raised upon four splayed supports, with blank cartouche. Teapot 16cm by 28cm by 10cm, 19 troy ounces total weightThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Well struck clear marks to both the teapot and stand. Minor bruising to the teapot. Hinge in good condition and lid closes flush. In generally good condition commensurate with age. Sits flat. doesn't wobble.
A CASED ART DECO CORKSCREW AND BOTTLE OPENER, by William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1932, of angular form with Art Deco motifs to the centres, the bottle opener with stepped finial. Corkscrew 10cm long, gross weight 3.69 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks are clear and well struck. Tiny dint to handle of corkscrew. In otherwise good condition. Box in good condition.
A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT, by James Baker/John Broughton, London 1769, elongated baluster form, the domed hinged lid with decorative finial, shaped spout and wooden scroll handle, raised on a stepped circular base, monogrammed. 27.5cm high, 23.91 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks to the body are clear. Cover with Lion Passant only. A flurry of scratches to one side below the monogram. Some bruising to the belly. hinge in good order and the cover sits flat. Pot stands upright and does not wobble. General surface wear commensurate with age.
A GEORGE III SILVER GILT TEA CADDY, by Thomas Heming, London 1770, after Paul de Lamerie, rectangular form, heavily embossed with foliate and C-scrolls, each long side with a central cartouche featuring a man picking leaves, the hinged lid with a cast flower finial. 14.5cm by 10cm by 8cm, 13.16 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Minor surface wear commensurate with age. Hinge to cover in good order, cover closes correctly. Marks to base are clear and well struck. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
AN IMPRESSIVE WILLIAM IV SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE ON STAND, by Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London 1832, the tapering lobed kettle with hinged lid and foliate finial, S-scroll swing handle and acanthus leaf decorated spout, raised upon a two branch stand on four splayed acanthus leaf supports with central burner. 31cm by 24cm by 32cm, 9 troy ounces
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SCOTTISH SILVER TODDY LADLES, possibly by James McKenzie, each with partially twisted stem and nipple finial. 15cm long, 2.7 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Each lacking town mark.
A GROUP OF DRESDEN PORCELAIN TEA AND COFFEE WARES, comprising teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, tea plate, two cups and saucers, five coffee cups and saucers, some with blue printed crowned shield factory mark. (18)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.One tea cup with hair crack, Teapot in good condition, finial undamaged, some gilding rubbed.
A very fine pair of early 20th century hand-cut glass and silver-mounted claret jugs; each hinged lid with a finial as a lion rampant, the border and handle decorated repoussé-style with fruiting vine and each with a central mask of Bacchus amongst vine leaves, hobnail-cut bodies leading to spreading circular foot, maker's mark CB, each assayed London 1901 (29cm high)One lid is engraved with the initials 'FBB', there are minor surface scratches to silver mounts commensurate with age and use. There is wear to glass bases commensurate with age and use and there is one minor surface chip to base edge decoration (less than 1 mm)
An archaistic-style heavily patinated Chinese bronze wood-mounted table lamp; the height-adjustable twin lamp above various verdigrised bronze symbols and animals etc. in early style, raised upon an oval hardwood base with four downswept-shaped feet (the bronze height 31cm, overall height to tip of finial 68cm)
An Edwardian circular hallmarked silver box with hinged cover, the hand-cut finial (possible a smoky quartz) supported in a claw-style mount above a domed hinged lid and with two bands of decoration in relief, maker's mark W.C (possibly William Comyns), assayed London 1909 (7cm diameter)The silver has surface scratches commensurate with age and use, otherwise the silver box with the hinge lid is in good order.
A small, mostly silver, bijouterie group to include six small American pepperettes marked sterling, two small slices, an ornate spoon with a rose-head finial, small silver sugar tongs, a Chinese silver spoon and a Danish silver preserve spoon, the finial as a crown and the bowl with maker's mark 'DG, sterling Denmark' (12)
A good and heavy early 20th century five-piece tea and coffee service comprising teapot, coffeepot, hot-water jug, two-handled sugar and a creamer, the sugar and creamer with gilded interiors, maker's mark HH & S, all items assayed Birmingham 1906, each piece engraved with an elaborate monogram. The service was originally for the wedding of Charles and Edelweiss Kingerlee on 17th April 2007, Charles's father Henry was twice the Lord Mayor of Oxford) (height of hot-water jug 24cm to tip of finial, total combined weight of five items approx. 2,876g)
CORRECTION - ITEM IS WILLIAM IV PERIOD ASSAYED 1836 A good and heavy late George II period hallmarked silver hot-water jug of spreading baluster form; the hinged lid with a flower-head finial with a high arched handle with ivory insulators and the body decorated in relief with leaves etc., raised on conforming flower-head style foot, maker's mark B P, assayed London 1756 (22cm (highest point to tip of thumbpiece on handle, approx 705g)
A unusual and large 19th century Capodimonte porcelain tankard and cover; the cover finial as a winged Cupid with a quiver of arrows upon his back and offering up a garland of flowers, bordered by similar winged amorini in relief, the main tankard of cylindrical section and decorated in relief with mythical and human figures before a flaming altar, with unusual elephant-head handle with short gilded tusks and elongated trunk, painted crown over capital 'N' mark to underside (29cm high (to top of cherubic head) x 14cm diameter (cover))
A late 19th/early 20th century gold (marks rubbed) fob pencil; the handle finial mounted with a cabochon amethyst (total approx. weight 8.96g)Condition overall is good for age, detachable outer case marks rubbed but '625' discernible and maker's mark 'C&S Co'; inner case hallmarked '15/625'; propelling pencil appears to be jammed.
A late 18th century sparrow-beak porcelain jug of baluster form, transfer-decorated in the Willow Pattern with twisted applied handle and circular foot (14cm), together with an 18th century Worcester-style circular pot and cover (possibly a mustard), also decorated with a chinoiserie-style scene, the cover with finial modelled as a budding flower (2)Restoration to the sparrow beak on the jug and approx. a 5mm chip to the underside rim of the pot lid which appears to possibly be associated (replacement)
A fine early 19th century ebonised cased bracket clock (in 18th century style); the brass finial above 4" silvered dial signed Denne, Lambs, Conduit Street, London, the dial with subsidiary seconds hand and with Roman numerals, the arch cornered by engraved foliate spandrels, the gilded movement also signed Denne, London and with a single fusee, raised on gilt-metal bun-style feet (23cm high) The case veneers dome top is cracked, lifting case has minor scratches and edge wear, the movement appears to be working.
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese hardwood tobacco jar carved in the shape of a cloaked gentleman with wide-brimmed hat, of good colour and patination (16cm highest point to tip of finial x 14cm wide)The cover is in the shape of a hat has minor scuffing to the edges of the hat on the top which would probably polish out. A very minor chip away from the edge (see image). The actual main body has a nice colour and very heavy in the hand. Quite dusty and dirty and quite a lot dust in the carving. Generally good overall with a couple of minor match head sized chips to the inside of the rim (see image). Some very thin hairlines emanating from the base going into the middle of the body approx. 4/5 which probably would polish out.
Three late 19th/early 20th century turned ivory auctioneer's gavels (the largest 16.5cm, the miniature gavel 5cm) The condition of the larger of the three gavels - the ball neck has a small hairline crack just below the gavel head and there are two surface cracks to the lower part of the handle just before the finial (see images.) The middle sized gavel has cracks to both faces of the gavel head and the centre of the gavel head and the handle has old rivet repairs to the handle. The small novelty gavel appears to be in good order.
A Chinese blue and white export porcelain twin handled jar and cover, 18th century, height 12.5cm, width 17cm.Condition report: One handle has been restored and remade. There are four chips to the outer rim of the cover and the flower finial has a small chip. Extra images on David Lay website.
A CHINESE SILVER CUP AND COVER, marked L (over) KK, the slightly domed cover with bird-form finial, chased with foliage. 12cm high, 4.1 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Tiny split to rim of cup. Tip of one wing bent over. Generally in good condition, commensurate with age.
Four Lladro figures including a boy and puppy on a bridge fishing, girl sitting beside sparrows, girl in chair sewing and a girl holding a bunch of lilies, and three Nao figures including a girl holding a posy of flowers, girl holding a sheath of wheat, mother and child Condition Report: Lladro figures including a boy and puppy on a bridge fishing, good condition - rod taped under bridgeªgirl sitting beside sparrows - one birds wings brokenªgirl in chair sewing - finial of chair broken but thereªgirl holding a bunch of lilies - flowers broken and being held with bluetacªNao figures including a girl holding a posy of flowers - good conditionªgirl holding a sheath of wheat - good conditionªmother and child - foot broken on mother but thereªª
A 19th century pewter baluster flagon, elaborately cast in relief with parrots in reserves of extensive flowers and fecund foliage, conforming hinged domed cover centred by a spherical finial and enclosing a ceramic liner, Renaissance mask spout, scroll handle with lotus and acanthus, circular plinth foot, 35cm high, Rogers & Co., patent dated 1868Provenance: '[...] This is the old Water Beaker for using in [Orthodox] Greek Churches - this one came from Odessa [then the Russian Empire, now Ukraine] [...]', 20th century manuscript note.
A French Empire style malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, with white circular enamel dial with painted arabic numerials, the body applied with gilt ormolu mounts and flanked by two fluted columns, each mounted with a pineapple finial, french movement and chiming on a bell, 36.5cm high
A mid 18th century bun pepper; London 1755, maker's mark rubbed; with reeded bands to boorders, crest engraved to centre and pierced pull-off cover with knop finial and scratch weight to base; together with a Continental mid19th century mustard pot, inverted pear-shape with ring side handles,domed hinged cover, cast flower finial and beaded square base. Maker's mark only
A Victorian silver entree dish and cover, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield,1900, of rectangular form with gadrooned border, leaf-capped twist pull-off finial (c.51.8oz).Condition report: Item appears to be in good overall condition, makers mark slightly rubbed to cover and small ding to corner and one to centre.
An Austrian silver gilt and enamel standing cup and cover, Vienna circa 1890, maker's mark N&M in a shaped outline punch; the blue -green marbled enamel bulbous bowl, knopped stem and spreading circular foot, overlaid with scrolling filigree panels, polychromatic foliate enamel work, gemstones and seed pearls; double skinned interior bowl, and pull-off cover with gem-set finial. 35.5cm highCondition report: some damage to overlaid enamel work
Judaica, a silver and gem set lidded tankard, 19th /20th century, the domed lid with ball finial with gilt roundels above turquoise and coloured stone cabochons, the cylindrical tankard with a relief cast Star of David between coloured stones and framed by gilt scrolls against a stippled ground, a single struck mark to the underside, 324.9g, 17.5cm Condition report: Finial looks to have been resoldered/repaired at the stem.
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