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Lot 1726
Edwardian mahogany, bone and boxwood inlaid envelope top card table, the folding top opening to reveal a green baize lined playing surface and copper lined guinea wells, with frieze drawer, raised on marquetry inlaid cabriole legs united by pierced stretchers with central turned finial, 54cm square closed, 76cm square open, 75cm high
Lot 1377
Elizabeth II silver salt and pepper stand, Sheffield 1977, maker Barrowclift Silvercraft, the pierced orb form finial above an acanthus leaf decorated central section with dished gilt interior, the base with dished gilt interior and foliate exterior decoration, raised on three claw and ball feet, 24.5cm high, 30.6ozEvidence of old silver polish to decoration, hallmarks clear, no visible condition issues
Lot 206
Property from the Estate of Patrick Kelly AN ENGLISH STONEBOW BY WILLIAM BARKER, WIGAN, NO. 220, MID-18TH CENTURY with slender steel bow fitted with contemporary style string with bullet pouch, retained by a pair of irons terminating in a moulded finial at the front and fitted with folding fore-sight behind, the latter with a later green paste sight, slender fluted tiller with built-in gaffle retained by a sliding iron ring, incorporating signed folding back-sight, the forward section of the tiller inlaid on the top with a shaped iron panel engraved with a trophy-of-arms, a pair of scrolling side-bars, and turned serial-numbered pommel (the iron parts with light pitting) 82.5 cm; 32 1/2 in tiller
Lot 229
A RARE ITALIAN 18 BORE WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE, LAST QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRESCIAN with swamped sighted russet iron barrel rifled with eight slender grooves, the muzzle chiselled as a gaping monstrous head with foliage behind, the breech chiselled with an elaborate panel of foliage involving marine monsters, a classical warrior and grooved for sighting, fitted with back-sight of two folding leaves, flat russet iron lock retained by two side nails, stamped with a mark on the inside (indistinct), fitted with engraved external wheel retained by a pair of delicate foliate brackets, sliding pan-cover, moulded dog with spring formed as a bifurcated herm, double set trigger (seized), figured half stock carved with bold scrolls, conventional foliage and wave designs about the tang lock and mounts, russet iron mounts comprising solid side-plate decorated with Diana in her chariot on a ground of foliage, pierced trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage and a demi-figure, the forward terminal formed as a crouching salamander, rear ramrod-pipe formed en suite and with a pair of scrolling herms behind, butt-plate decorated with a pair of addorsed dolphins and with foliate tang, and original iron ramrod with chiselled finial 78.5 cm; 31 in barrel
Lot 231
Ç‚A FINE 18 BORE FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED PERCUSSION FUSIL DE CHASSE ROYALE BY PREVOST FILS, ARQUEBUSIER DU ROI, VERSAILLES, DATED 1816, FRENCH PROVINCIAL SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1809-1819, MAKER~S MARK J.M. BENEATH A MULLET converted from flintlock, with browned barrel, small areas of surface rust) formed with a long flat, fitted with silver bead fore-sight and large silver back-sight chased with rococo scrolls and fitting round the barrel, engraved with the royal cypher, a fleur-de-lys and numbered ~21~, engraved blued breech and tang, the former struck with the mark of Albert Renette beneath (Neue Støckel 8127), signed engraved case-hardened lock dated and numbered on the inside, figured walnut full stock carved with scrolls, and a swag of fruit behind the rear ramrod-pipe, chequered grip and fore-end, padded cheek-piece (leather covering largely missing), engraved full silver mounts including side-plate decorated with a swag and numbered trigger-guard with urn finial, silver escutcheon engraved with the crowned Royal Arms, original steel-tipped ramrod, and some early finish 97.4 cm; 38 3/8 in barrel Provenance Christie~s, 29th October 1980, lot 109 This gun belongs to a Royal group of essentially similar firearms made by De Sainte, Lepage and Prevost. All are numbered on the mounts and some on the locks and barrels. Another example, by De Sainte, is preserved in the Bayersiches National Museum, Munich. See Schalkhauser 1988, p. 281.
Lot 235
A 14 BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY HARVEY WALKLATE MORTIMER, LONDON, GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, NO. 519, CIRCA 1790 with rebrowned sighted barrel formed in three stages, signed in a platinum-lined oval and inscribed ~Gunmaker to his Majesty~ over the breech (rubbed, indistinct), with two platinum lines, platinum vent and struck with proof marks and the barrelsmith~s mark beneath, finely engraved tang, border-engraved lock signed beneath the rainproof pan, engraved with a game bird on the tail and inscribed ~89 Fleet Street~, fitted with a roller on the steel and the steel spring, the latter with a tension-adjusting screw acting on a lug (cock repaired), figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, iron mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial, butt-plate and ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheon, silver fore-end cap and silver barrel bolt escutcheons and brass tipped wooden ramrod (the iron parts with areas of pitting) 78.8 cm; 31 in barrel
Lot 237
A DOG-LOCK MUSKETOON BY I. BRAZIER, CIRCA 1740 with heavy brass barrel formed in four stages, belled towards the muzzle and formed with a pronounced moulding behind, stamped with London proof marks and the barrelsmith~s mark over the breech, steel tang, signed flush-fitting lock with flat cock fitted with dog-safety-catch and faceted pan, blackened hardwood full stock (small repairs, wormed), impressed with a mark, ~R~ crowned, on the right of the butt, brass mounts comprising flush-fitting side-plate, butt-plate with short rounded tang, trigger-guard with globular finial, a single ramrod-pipe, later brass-tipped ramrod, and the middle of the stock with provision for a swivel mount (now missing) 67.8 cm; 26 3/4 in barrel
Lot 238
The Property of a Gentleman A FLINTLOCK MUSKETOON, WITH EARLIER 17TH CENTURY BRASS BARREL, 18TH CENTURY with brass barrel formed in four stages, flared at the muzzle with a raised moulding behind, octagonal then polygonal breech with a raised moulding incorporating the back-sight, struck with the barrelsmith~s mark, the letters ~TA~ beneath a fleur-de-lys (overstruck) and London proof marks, iron tang, border-engraved rounded regulation lock with ~GR~ crowned, Government ownership broad arrow mark beneath the pan and ~Tower~ on the tail, full stock (small cracks and minor repairs), brass mounts of regulation type including trigger-guard with moulded finial, butt-plate with tang of shaped outline, and moulded ramrod-pipe of early form (sling swivels missing), and horn-tipped wooden ramrod with iron worm 63.8 cm; 25 1/8 in barrel
Lot 240
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS SIGNED THEOP RICHARDS, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830 with brass barrel formed in three stages and swelling at the muzzle, octagonal breech struck with proof marks and engraved with a band of foliage, top-mounted spring bayonet (button catch terminal missing), engraved tang fitted with bayonet-release catch, stepped lock (re-engraved, later signature), full stock, engraved brass mounts comprising trigger-guard with pineapple finial and a game bird on the bow, and butt-plate en suite, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod with iron worm 36.2 cm; 14 1/4 in barrel
Lot 249
A RARE EARLY FLINTLOCK WENDER PISTOL, DUTCH OR NORTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1655-60 with turn-over barrels formed in two stages, one with a mark struck on the breech (traces only), fitted with a raised iron figure-of-eight ring over the muzzles and released by a catch in front of the trigger-guard, bevelled flat lock struck with maker~s mark behind its chamfered leading edge, tapering to a rear finial chiselled as a stylised monster~s head, and fitted with ring-necked straight cock engaging a dog safety, ebonised wooden butt fluted about the upper breech tang (expertly repaired beneath the lock), globular pommel inlaid with contrasting delicate brass lines and with a brass collar (expertly restored), inset with iron button finial, deeply fluted ebonised fore-end formed of two halves, iron ramrod-pipe (expertly restored) and iron trigger-guard (later ramrod) 64 cm; 25 3/8 in Provenance The Armoury of the Princely house of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, (inv. no. 334), removed from Schloss Langenburg, sold in this room, 3rd December 2014, lot 231. The maker~s mark on the lock is apparently unrecorded (the initials MH above a hand). A closely comparable pistol, unmarked but possibly from the same workshop, was in the collection of the late H.L.Visser; see Puype 1996, Volume I, Part 3, cat. no. 507, pp. 38-9. See also the early Wender gun originating from the same armoury, also sold in this room, lot 275.
Lot 255
A 22 BORE FLINTLOCK FRENCH PISTOL BY POULCE À SEDAN, CIRCA 1720 with sighted barrel formed with a long flat and chiselled with a symmetrical panel with scrolling foliage with monster head terminals over the breech (the muzzle shortened), signed engraved stepped lock, figured walnut three-quarter stock, iron mounts including broad trigger-guard with moulded baluster finial and spurred pommel and associated ramrod 21.2 cm; 8 3/8 in barrel
Lot 257
A 40 BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL, MID-18TH CENTURY with two-stage rifled barrel moulded at the muzzle and octagonal over the breech, stepped bevelled lock fitted with faceted pan, moulded full stock (perhaps later) with faceted butt with ~bird~s head~ pommel, and moulded brass mounts including trigger-guard with bud-shaped finial 11.7 cm; 4 5/8 in barrel
Lot 270
Ç‚A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL OF MILITARY TYPE BY H.W.MORTIMER, GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with tapering brass barrel signed in full on the top and with traces of a number (dented), signed stepped bolted lock (cock replaced), walnut full stock (repairs) and brass mounts of regulation type including side-plate, pommel and trigger-guard with bud-shaped finial (areas of wear, ramrod later) 23.5 cm; 9 1/4 in barrel Provenance Fort Carson Antiques, 1975 The Estate of Howard Lee Munson (1940-2019) Literature H. Lee Munson, The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923, Rhode Island 1992, pp. 255-6.
Lot 283
Property from the Estate of Patrick Kelly A CASED PAIR OF 22 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY HARVEY WALKLATE MORTIMER, CIRCA 1780 each with rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrel signed ~H Mortimer~ in script and inscribed ~London~ in italic capitals, engraved with a band of beadwork (refreshed), struck with the barrelsmith~s and London proof marks at the breech, stepped lock engraved with foliage on the tail and beneath the pan, signed in script beneath the latter, fitted with bevelled cock decorated en suite, and steel with roller, figured walnut full stock, flat-sided butt with flattened spine, engraved iron mounts comprising trigger-guard with a flower on the bow and acorn finial, pear-shaped butt-pate decorated with a sunburst, two ramrod-pipes (later ramrods, areas of light pitting)): in a contemporary fitted oak case lined in green baize, the case lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle on the outside and trade label for William Bond at 59 Lombard Street on the inside, complete with a brass three-way flask 26.0 cm; 10 1/4 in barrels Flat-sided butts, characteristically associated with Wogdon, are rarely encountered with this maker. See Munson 1992, p. 182, plate 280.
Lot 287
Property from the Estate of Patrick Kelly A 32 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY BARBER AND BOALER, LATE 18TH CENTURY with browned twist tapering barrels (finish faded) inscribed ~Newark~ on the rib, engraved breeches with gold-lined vents, stamped ~LB~ and ~Twisted~ beneath, engraved grooved tang, signed stepped bolted locks, fitted with semi-rainproof pans, rollers, and bolt safety-catches (cocks replaced, restorations), figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, engraved iron mounts comprising French style trigger-guard with pineapple finial and a trophy-of-arms on the bow, fore-end cap decorated with a sunburst, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, and iron-tipped ramrod with worn enclosed by a brass cap 24.5 cm; 9 3/4 in barrels
Lot 295
Ç‚A 22 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK OFFICER~S PISTOL BY H.W.MORTIMER, LONDON, GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, LONDON SILVER MARKS FOR 1783, MARK OF MICHAEL BARNETT with tutenag sighted barrel formed in two stages, swamped towards the muzzle and octagonal over the breech, the latter signed in full within a delicately engraved frame, engraved with a band of beadwork and fitted with iron back-sight, engraved tang decorated with flowers, signed stepped tutenag lock decorated with scrolls and a star burst, previously fitted with bolt safety-catch (now missing), walnut full stock, chequered grip, full silver mounts comprising solid side plate decorated with scrolls and a central flowerhead, trigger-guard with acorn finial and a large elaborate flower on the bow, spurred pommel engraved with border ornament en suite with the breech and with a small central flower,silver escutcheon engraved with the owner~s coat-of-arms, a pair of ramrod-pipes, and later ramrod 22.5 cm; 8 7/8 in barrel Provenance Norm Flayderman, 1974, cat. 95. The Estate of Howard Lee Munson (1940-2019) Literature H. Lee Munson, The Mortimer Gunmakers 1753-1923, Rhode Island 1992, pp. 31-33. Bernard Dickens, |M.B.| - The Gunmakers~ Silversmith. A Question of Attribution, in The Journal of the Arms & Armour Society, vol. XVI, No. 2, March 1999, p. 102. The grasshopper crest and coat-of-arms is that of the Gresham family. The former can still be seen on the former Royal Exchange founded in 1565 by Sir Thomas Gresham.
Lot 37
ËœAN INDIAN OFFICER~S SWORD, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, brass stirrup hilt including straight quillon with down-curved monsterhead finial, a pair of vestigial langets, angular knuckle-guard and monsterhead pommel, and green-stained chequered ivory grip, in a near contemporary tooled leather scabbard with large gilt-brass locket and chape 82.5 cm; 32 1/2 in blade
Lot 51
A NORTH INDIAN OR AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE, MID-19TH CENTURY with sharply tapering single-edged blade formed with a reinforced back-edge and two fullers of differing length on each face, silver hilt comprising faceted ferrule, back-strap inscribed ~D.Willder (?) I.N. H.E.I.C.s. S.Queen Ning-Po China Oct 14th 1841~ (the inner strip loose), and a pair of ribbed horn grip-scales retained by iron rivets, in its wooden scabbard covered with tooled leather (losses) and large engraved brass chape with bud-shaped finial 55.5 cm; 21 7/8 in blade The East India Company~s Steamer ~Queen~ was one of the Indian Navy warships involved in the capture of Ning-po, 13th October 1841, during the First China (or Opium) War.
Lot 148
Property from an Important Private Collection A SAXON MINERS GUILD AXE, DATED 1739 with iron head pierced with a slipped trefoil and two groups of three holes, impressed on one face ~3889~, extending at the terminal point (cracked) to a brass acorn finial, square rear pean, engraved bone sectional haft decorated over its full surface with eight differing scenes from miners~ lives, after Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch and Blasius Weffring, the topmost section decorated with Christ crucified flanked by a pair of praying miners, the pious inscription ~Mein grubenlich soll Jesus sein / mit freuden fahr ich aus und ein~ (My inner light shall be Jesus / with joy I travel out and in), the date and an elaborate flower above the crossed swords of the Archmarshallship of the empire and the arms of Saxony on one side and the miners~ emblem, a pair of crossed stone hammers on the other, the basal cap decorated with the figure of Augustus III, Elector of Saxony beneath an electoral bonnet on one face and the mounted figure of Maria Joseph on the other (small chips, basal plaque missing) 84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in overall
Lot 175
A GERMAN ZISCHÄGGE, MID-17TH CENTURY with hemispherical one-piece skull embossed with six radiating ribs, fitted at its apex with a transversely-pierced finial and circular washer, at the brow with a flat ogival peak pierced at the rear with a rectangular hole to accommodate a later sliding nasal-bar and secured at the brow by a rectangular staple and locking-screw (the peak pierced for display purposes), fitted at the nape with a slightly flaring, obtusely-pointed neck-guard of four upward-overlapping lames, (cheek-pieces missing), the main edges of the helmet formed with plain inward turns (areas of light pitting and patination) 28.5 cm; 11 1/4 in high
Lot 133
A pair of Royal Worcester ivory-ground pot-pourri urns and covers signed and painted with flowers by W. Hale, puce factory marks, date code for 1909, shape number 1428, 30cm highCondition Report: One finial has been off a cover and put back, note gilt band of finial's stem. Some rubbing to gilding generallyCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 136
Y A Victorian silver tapered coffee pot by Daniel & Charles Houle, London 1863, with a button finial to the flat hinged cover, a high angular handle with ivory spacers, engraved with decorative ova reserves, a monogram and dated June 14th 1921, 21.5cm (8 1/2in) high, 763g (24.55 oz) grossCondition Report: Marks are clearSlight play to hingeCover sits wellHandle is tightSplits to the ivoryEngraving is crispStands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 141
A French porcelain Sevres-style turquoise-ground tête-à-tête cabaret tea service, third quarter 19th century, comprising: a tray (34cm wide); a teapot and cover (12cm high); a sucrier and cover (12cm high); a milk jug and two cups and saucers, Sevres style marksCondition Report: Some areas of wear to the tray. Areas of re-gilding to teapot finial. Some of the decorative panels have surface scratches.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 206
A pair of French Brocatelle marble and gilt metal mounted urns in Louis XVI style, late 19th/early 20th century, each festooned oval body with a berried finial, pierced top and twin rams' masks, the circular socles descending to further square bases, 46cm high overallCondition Report: Each has some radial movement, and they don't sit entirely straight. This may need attention. Some light chipping and nibbling to both bases.Tiny casting bubbles minor inconsistencies overall and the gilding may have been touched up at one point, though all elements appear present.These urns have removable covers, and are possibly pot pourri vases Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 209
A selection of Spode porcelain tea and coffee wares, early 19th century, comprising: a selection from pattern 944 to include: a small teapot and cover; a prow-shaped milk jug; a sugar box and cover; a slop bowl; a sandwich plate; two smaller; six 'Bute' shaped teacups; coffee cans and saucers, some pieces with painted pattern numbers; and the remnants of another Spode tea service, comprising an oval section teapot, cover and stand and two 'Bute' shape teacups and saucers, iron-red and gilt, un-markedCondition Report: 944: minute nibble to spout of teapot, one Bute cup stained and doesn't 'ring'.Other teapot, the finial is repaired, some surface scratches to the iron-red ground of all pieces.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 223
An English porcelain 'Bute' shape part tea service, early 19th century, painted with flowers reserved on a gilt trellis ground, comprising: on aval teapot, cover and stand; a slop bowl; two sandwich plates; an oval sugar box and cover; a milk jug; two tea cups; three coffee cans and five saucersCondition Report: Some wear to gilding, one saucer chipped, one cracked, teacups cracked, finial of sugar box repaired. Star crack to base of teapot. Poor condition generally.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 227
Asprey, a silver and glass caviar serving dish, frame and cover by Asprey plc, London 1995, stamped for Asprey as retailer, with a foliate finial to the shallow domed cover, a moulded glass liner, the circular dish with twin shell handles, 17.5cm (7in) diameter, Condition Report: Marks are well struck. Crease to the cover. The cover wobbles. Chips to the rim of the glass bowl. Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 23
Y A silver melon shaped four piece tea service by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, London 1934 (Jubilee mark), the tea and hot water pots with ivory button finial and handles, the shoulders engraved with a band of cartouches against scale panels, on moulded circular bases, the tea pot 26 (10 1/4in) long, the hot water pot 20cm (8in) high, 2004g (64.4 oz) grossCondition Report: There is rubbing to the hallmarks, the bases are initialled W.R.D.M. There are cracks to the ivory. No noticeable dents or damage.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 236
A French gilt metal and cut glass twelve light chandelier in Louis XVI style, late 19th/early 20th century, the foliate cast branches issuing from a knopped stem with central flambeau finial, hung with beaded pendants and swags overall, approximately 80cm highCondition Report: The chandelier bears the minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use. Some wear to gilding. Areas of gilding possibly refreshed. There is some radial movement and slight looseness between the body and one or two of the branches, but the chandelier appears to be stable overall. Some pendants and bead swags are currently detached and will need to be re-attached. Others may be lacking or replaced. Externally wired and with drilled sconces. Small loss to one of the drip pans. Not inspected outside of crate. Sold as a decorative item, please have tested by a certified electrician prior to use.Width approximately 76cmCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 259
Y A Victorian silver tea urn, cover and liner by Derry & Jones, Birmingham 1864, shoulder ovoid, the twin handles with ivory spacers, a pineapple finial to the done centred cover. classical engraving in bands and with Elgin marbles type figures and horses, an ivory spacer to the spigot handle, the waisted pedestal with conforming banding, on four openwork foliate cast feet, 2767g (88.95 oz) gross
Lot 26
A gilt metal and cut glass eight branch chandelier in Louis XV style 19th century, the s-scrolled and openwork cast frame hung with faceted pendants, beads and swags overall, with drop finial, approximately 90cm high overallCondition Report: Some pendants may be missing (such as one of the flowerheads to the top) or replaced, others slightly scratched or chipped, but the overall arrangement is pleasing and quite symmetrical. Some of the bead swags are detached, and may need fixing. The metal is a little bent overall.The gilding is a little scuffed in places but overall appears to be in presentable condition. The sconces are drilled to accommodate wiring.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 290
A Meissen (outside decorated) yellow-ground part coffee service, late 19th century, Dresden decorated with panels of Watteauesque scenes within elaborate gilt borders, comprising: a coffee pot and cover; a sucrier and cover; a milk jug; three ogee coffee cups; four saucers and five plates, blue crossed swords and cancellation marksCondition Report: Small chips to rose finial of coffee pot.Some wear to gilding.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 298
Y An Austro-Hungarian silver baluster five piece tea and coffee service by Vinzenz Mayer's Sohne, Vienna 1872-1922 .800 standard, the kettle on stand with an ivory handle over, a bud finial to the dome centred cover, scroll foliate panels, the stand with burner, an ivory handle, on four acanthus supports with palmette feet, 47cm (18 1/2in) high, the cream jug, tea and coffee pots with ivory handles, the tea pot 27.5cm (10 3/4in) long, the coffee pot 26.5cm (10 1/2in) high, 5087g (163.6 oz) Mayer's Sons were one of the leading silversmiths and jewellers of the Austrian empire and were holders of an Imperial warrant.Condition Report: Kettle on stand - Marks are clear, some play to the hinge. Splits to the ivory. WobblesTeapot - Cover fits tightly. Play to the hinge. Slightly wobbles. Splits to the handlesSugar basin - Wobbles. Cover sits wellCoffee pot - Play to the hinge. Stands well. Splits to the ivoryCream jug - Slightly wobbles. Splits to the ivory handleLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use throughout Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 319
A George IV Irish silver rounded rectangular toasted cheese dish by Stephen Bergin, Dublin 1821, with a screw-out turned wood handle to allow for filling with hot water, a rounded oval finial to the detachable shallow domed cover, a nulled rim, in four paw feet, engraved with a crest, 21.5cm (8 1/2in) wide, 1386g (44.55 oz) gross (lacking the short chain) The crest belongs to Henry BARRY (1770-1823), 8th Earl Barrymore. The BARRY family of Co. Cork were created Earls of Barrymore 1628, having been previously Viscount Barry (created 1541) and Baron Barry (created 1261) all in the Irish peerage. All titles became extinct in 1823 with the decease of the 8th Earl. Henry Barry (1770-1823), who had the unfortunate nickname 'Cripplegate', probably as a result the disfigurement that he suffered throughout his life, was the son of Richard Barry (1745-1773), the 6th Earl by Amelia Stanhope (1749-1780) the daughter of William Stanhope (1719-1799) 2nd Earl of Harrington. Henry Barry was never married and had inherited the title as a result of the accidental death of his elder brother Richard Barry (1769-1793), the 7th Earl, just one year after his marriage to Charlotte Goulding. The Barry family were not held in the highest esteem. Many of the male members of the family being considered to be womanisers and frequent gamblers and theatre goers and this may be the reason for their short lives. The last generation of the family were categorised by their unfortunate nicknames: sister Caroline as 'Billingsgate' as a result of her 'foul tongue'; youngest brother Augustus (1773-1818) as 'Newgate' as a result of his encounter with Newgate Prison. Perhaps the demise of their line was inevitable. Condition Report: Marks are partially obscuredPlay to the handleThe handle with various splitsCrest is crispFinial slightly pushed into the coverWobblesFront left foot bentGap to the coverLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 357
A German silver gilt mounted clear glass lemonade set by Gebrüder Friedländer, Berlin, post 1886 .800 standard, circa 1910, the jug with a ball finial to the flat cover, an applied rope twist to the collar and forming the handle, 22cm (8 1/2in) high, the four cup holders conforming, with clear glass liners, 12.5cm (5in) high
Lot 360
A Napoleon III gilt bronze and Sevres-style porcelain nine light chandelier, third quarter 19th century, in Louis XV style, the beaded and twist-fluted chains descending to a frame cast with scrolling foliage, issuing around a pink ground ovoid urn, previously an oil reservoir, approximately 100cm highCondition Report: Possible restoration to bottom of porcelain. The suspended finial near the top may have been reattached at one point, as shows adhesive marks. Sconces later drilled. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 399
Y A silver baluster four piece tea service by C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd, London 1928, the tea pot with an ivory button finial (lacking to hot water pot), ivory handles, scroll pierced cape rims, a cable band, on gadrooned base rims, the tea pot 27cm (10 3/4in) long, the hot water pot 21cm (8 1/4in) high, 202g (64.35 oz) gross
Lot 407
A Louis XVI style gilt brass cartel clock, retailed by E. White, London, late 19th century, after a design by Jean-Charles Delafosse, the eight-day two train bell striking movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and stamped W. WHITE, 20 COCKSPUR STREET to backplate, the blue-on-white 7.5 inch circular enamel Roman numeral dial similarly inscribed and with pierced gilt hands set behind hinged glazed bezel, the shouldered case with urn surmount over rams mask applied canted panels flanking dial, with pierced fretwork panel and generous laurel swags above inverted foliate pendant finial to base, 80cm high.Condition Report: The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, wear and discolouration consistent with age and use, the dial appears to be clean and with no obvious damages, there is no key or pedulum present and Dreweatts can make no comment on the movement being working or make any comments as to accuracy of time keeping - this will require the missing elements sourcing by the buyer and getting it checked and cleaned by a professional clock restorer Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 42
A pair of French gilt bronze Rococo Revival three-branch candelabra, circa 1850 and later adapted, cast with scrolling foliage and rocaille overall, each centred by a raised stem with flambeau finial, 97cm high, 38cm widePlease note the shades illustrated in the catalogue and the original online listings were incorrect, they are correctly sold with lot 300 and not with these lampsCondition Report: Minor marks knocks scuffs overall consistent with age. Likely re-gilt overall, one of the tops of the lampshade stems has a break. Lampshade stems may be associated. Later externally wired and sockets drilled.Please note that these are sold with cream shades and not as illustrated in the catalogue. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 431
A John Rose Coalport 'London' shape part tea service, circa 1812, painted with a band of pink convolvulus and gilt foliage reserved on a pale-blue ground, comprising: a teapot, cover and stand; a sugar box and cover; a milk jug; a slop bowl; two sandwich plates; six teacups; six coffee cups and twelve saucers, painted pattern no. 270Condition Report: One saucer cracked. Slight area of rubbing to the gilding of the teapot finial. Very slight surface wear to the saucers. Would appear to have had very little use over the yearsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 460
A set of ten gilt metal three light wall appliques in Louis XVI taste, in the manner of designs by Jean-Charles Delafosse, 20th century, each with three scrolled arms issuing from a pilaster backplate with flambeau urn finial, 49cm high, 29cm wide, 25cm protuberance Please note: there are ten lights in the lot, and not eight as stated in the printed catalogue
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