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Lot 22
Three-piece silver tea set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl , rounded rectangular forms with scalloped corners, teapot with hinged lid, faceted spout and black umbrella finial and handle, gross weight of set approx. 34.95ozt, marks for 'A.I.' Birmingham, 1938. For a condition report please visit our website www. peterwilson.co.uk
Lot 542
A 19th century French brass fretted mantle clock and garnitures. The brass caddy-top case and garnitures are cast in a Rococo style with acanthus leaves framing the faces of cherubs and a winged crowned diety. The top of the clock is mounted with an eagle finial. The round enamel face has Arabic numerals and central starburst motif with blue-underpainting. Eight-day, two-train movement striking on a single gong. Clock - 47 x 22.5cm. Garnitures - 29 x 10 cm. For a condition report please visit our website www. peterwilson.co.uk
Lot 9
3 Georgian Irish silver table spoons, Old English pattern, crested to finials, 21cm long, Dublin hallmarks for 1788, makers mark rubbed, gross weight 5.7ozt, together with another Georgian Irish silver tablespoon, 24cm long, eagle crest to finial, hallmarked 1807, makers mark WW, gross weight 2.0ozt. For a condition report please visit our website www. peterwilson.co.uk
Lot 172
Flintlock blunderbuss by Ketland circa 1780, with shoulder rail stock, carved with a fan shaped apron surrounding barrel tang, brass furniture including acorn finial trigger guard, swan necked hammer and border engraved lock, 80cm overall length For a condition report please visit our website www. peterwilson.co.uk
Lot 30
A CHINESE MUGHAL STYLE CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER the baluster body set at the shoulder with a pair of elephant handles and carved and reticulated with two large dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the domed cover carved with lotus and surmounted by a lotus bud finial, the stone of pale olive-green tone with white and caramel inclusions 38.5cm high Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 637
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL CUP AND COVER, KARL RÖSSLER, VIENNA, CIRCA 1900 the finial cast as a half-length figure holding a pipe and a stein, the cover and waisted sides to the oval bowl painted with a variety of peasant scenes, below with panels of squirrels or birds and fountains amidst scrolls and foliage, the faceted trumped-shaped foot with figures dancing on barrels alternating with urns, all amidst scrollwork, the silver gilt borders applied with enamelled bird's heads and foliate scroll motifs 31cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 476
A GERMAN SILVER TEA CADDY AND COVER, PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1895 the waisted body of square outline with Chinoiserie scenes within scrolls, with slide-in base, the shaped cover with lion finial, pseudo marks and import marked for William Moehring, London, 1896 15.5cm high, 295gr (9oz)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 633
ËœA VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED IVORY VASE AND COVER, CHARLES EDWARDS, LONDON, 1889 the silver cover with a band of bold gadrooning below a cast prancing horse finial, the ivory body carved in relief with a bucolic continuous scene of a log-laden cart on which perch a mother and child drawn across the river by four horses and the farmer riding postilion while a young girl crosses the bridge towards a woman seated beside a basket of fowl, signed at the end of the bridge 'A. Bucher', with plain silver rim mounts and spreading foot, glass set base 40.5cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 563
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT, WILLIAM GRUNDY, LONDON, 1775 on circular foot chased with acanthus foliage above beading, the baluster body similarly decorated with panels of formal foliage, engraved at a later date with the crest of Sheffield, baronets, beaded and leaf-chased domed lid, vase-shaped finial 38.5cm high, 1629gr (57oz 7dwt) including wood handleDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 35
A CHINESE CELADON JADE PEAR-SHAPED VASE AND COVER the flattened pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a slender neck set with a pair of 'ruyi' handles, the domed cover set with a lotus bud finial, the well-polished stone of whitish-celadon tone, wood stand 21.5cm high (3)Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 42
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE 'CHILONG' JAR AND COVER the flattened oval body rising from a short spreading foot to a short neck with everted rim, set to either side with a pair of kneeling figural supports and a pair of notched handles, carved to either side with an oval panel enclosing entwined 'chilong' reserved on a 'liewen' ground, the flat cover surmounted by a dragon finial, the stone of olive-green tone 19cm wideProvenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 38
A CHINESE MUGHAL-STYLE GREYISH-CELADON JADE 'LOTUS' VASE AND COVER the flattened baluster body rising from a recessed base to a tall neck and everted rim, carved in medium relief around the exterior with lotus strapwork, the domed cover similarly carved and surmounted by a foliate finial, the base with apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, the stone of greyish-celadon tone 27cm highProvenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 266
TWO BRONZE OBJECTS, INDIA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY probably hand mirrors, each with twin convex disc faces, slender handle and bud finial, one with scallopped edges and rattle element 28, 27.5cm long Provenance: Private collection, London Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 84
A CHINESE CELADON JADE 'LOTUS AND CRANE' VASE AND COVER the flattened pear shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall neck set with a pair of animal head handles suspending loose rings, carved to the front face with crane standing in a lotus pond, the reverse with a lotus spray, the domed cover set with a lotus bud finial, the stone of greyish-celadon tone with small areas of russet skin 23cm high Provenance: Continental Private Collection Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 564
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA TUB (CADDY), THOMAS HEMING, LONDON, 1766 square, imitating a wooden Chinese tea chest, engraved to the sides in the workshop of Robert Clee with simulated planks and twice repeated Chinese pictograms for 'Yi' (righteous, patriotic and justice) and 'Chang' (prosperous, glorious and good) within borders of scroll foliage on a linear ground, the flush-hinged lid with cast flower sprig finial and similarly bordered 9.4cm wide, 410gr (13oz) For an another caddy with the same engraving (including the border details), but with a differing finial, marked Aaron Lestourgeon, 1768, see the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, No.WA1955.46 and another similar sold Sotheby's, New York, 16 April 2005, lot 274, marked Parker & Wakelin four times, circa 1770. Examples of this model of caddy or canister (called a 'tea tub' at the time) appear between about 1765 and 1773, many with Lestourgeon's maker's mark. Helen Clifford, in her book Silver in London: The Parker and Wakelin Partnership 1760-1776, (Yale University Press, 2004) reconstructs the fascinating system of outworkers who produced these caddies for Parker & Wakelin. The bodies were formed from sheet by Ansill and Gilbert or by Aldridge and Woodnorth for £1 8s. each, the former also supplying three sizes of sprig finial. Aaron and William Lestourgeon then fitted the locks and lined the interiors in lead for 5s. each. The borders and characters were subsequently engraved in Robert Clee's workshop, opposite Parker & Wakelin's shop in Panton Street, before delivery to the retailer. It would seem the process, from start to finish, took under three weeks. Apparently they were retailed by Parker & Wakelin for about £9. The same procedure would have been followed for the supply of these caddies to another leading goldsmiths of the day, Thomas Heming, who had been appointed Principal Goldsmith to the King in 1760. 'The career of one specialist silver engraver, Robert Clee (c.1710-1773), has been studied in depth by Robert Barker. In addition to silver, Clee engraved a number of signed trade cards, including those of the chemist Richard Sidall and the goldsmith Thomas Heming. Barker has demonstrated that Clee's establishment, which included both apprentices and outworkers, provided extensive engraving services for the prominent London retailers Parker and Wakelin as well as for Thomas Heming. Although it is impossible to distinguish among the various engravers he employed, it seems likely that much of the best silver engraving carried out during this period passed through Clee's workshop.' (Beth Carver Wees, English, Irish & Scottish Silver and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, New York, 1997, pp. 338-340) Interestingly Robert Clee's will (National Archives, PROB 11/987) stipulates: 'I give and bequeath to Mr Parker Mr Wakelin and Thomas Heming Esquire a Diamond Ring Each of the value of Ten pounds to be made by themselves'.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 626
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED ENAMEL TANKARD, HERMANN BÖHM, VIENNA, LATE 19TH CENTURY the tapering body painted with ovals of classical subjects against scroll foliage on a pale pink ground between applied rims of enamelled foliate scrollwork inhabited by seraphim, the domed foot and lid similarly painted, with white ronde bosse enamel Cupid finial, the scroll handle with basse-taille foliage and a ronde bosse winged caryatid 29cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 541
ËœROYAL: A VICTORIAN SILVER COFFEE POT, EDWARD BARNARD & SONS, LONDON, 1864 baluster, engraved to one side with the royal monogram 'FROM / VR / 25. MAY / 1869.' and to the other 'HC' below a crown, domed lid with cast gourd and leaf finial, silver scroll handle and faceted spout, spreading foot 23.5cm high, 607gr (19oz) including ivory insulators to handle Provenance: presumably a birthday gift from Queen Victoria to her daughter, Helena Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (born 25 May 1846 - died 9 June 1923). Although she married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein in 1866, the couple lived close to her mother. Helena was fiercely devoted to the Queen; Helena the last name to be written in the Queen's journal.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 640
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL PEDESTAL TIMEPIECE, HERMANN BÖHM, VIENNA, LATE 19TH CENTURY painted with roundels of differing classical subjects against a foliate covered pale blue ground, the spherical body hinging open to reveal a landscape enamelled dial with watch movement surrounded by a basse-taille formal foliate border, the finial formed as a seated pan, the stem formed as a mermaid supporting the globe, on spreading foot 21.5cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 473
A LARGE SPANISH TUREEN AND COVER ON MIRROR PLATEAU, MAKER'S MARK A SPIDER OR CRAB, MODERN with electroplate liner, the circular tureen on four winged bird bracket supports, richly cast girdle of figures inhabiting a decorative frieze, the plateau and cover with borders of lobes and chased formal foliage, cast flower finial, stamped '925' the tureen and cover, 36cm high, the plateau with wood underside, 58.5cm diameter, the tureen and cover, excluding liner, 5213grDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 46
A CHINESE WHITE JADE 'IMMORTALS' BALUSTER VASE, COVER AND CHAIN HANDLE the flattened baluster body carved in medium relief with Immortals in a rocky landscape, the leaf-shaped handles set with a further chain handle joined by a bat-shaped plaque pierced for suspension, the domed cover set with a lotus bud finial, the stone of very pale celadon-white tone, wood stand 28.5cm high (3) Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 634
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED ENAMEL PEDESTAL CUP AND COVER, WENZEL LANG, VIENNA, CIRCA 1900 painted with scenes of putti engaged in a variety of pursuits, the yellow ground with military and musical trophies and scrolling foliage, the cover with a finial cast as the infant Bacchus 32.5cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 548
A GEORGE IV SILVER MUSTARD POT, CHARLES FOX, LONDON, 1824 compressed circular, richly chased with flowers and foliage above three shell-headed shell pad feet, the domed lid engraved with a crest below a bud finial, leaf scroll handle, 12cm wide; together with a silver mustard spoon, Wallis & Hayne, London, 1815, Hourglass pattern, crested 250gr (8oz) (2)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 461
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH SILVER CHOCOLATE POT IN STEEL FRAME, PROBABLY CLAUDE DUCHESNE, PARIS, 1743 baluster, the lid with hinged finial and scroll thumbpiece, in unusual steel tripod frame with spring fitting and turned wood handle, the body also with 1744-50 discharge mark, the cover unmarked 23cm high, 423gr (13oz) of silverDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 41
A CHINESE CELADON JADE PEAR-SHAPED VASE AND COVER the flattened pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot ro a tall neck set with a pair of animal head handles suspending loose rings, carved in high relief to the front face with a leafy floral spray and to the reverse with a five-line calligraphic poem below an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, the domed cover surmounted by a recumbent tiger finial, the stone of whitish-celadon tone, wood stand 18cm highProvenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 631
ËœA LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED IVORY TWO-HANDLED CUP AND COVER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the ivory probably carved in Erbach, the silver-gilt mounts from Hanau (thirty-two miles north of Erbach), the cover with ivory finial of Venus accompanied by a putto in the manner of William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) above a band of ribbon-tied fruit garlands between scroll cartouches, the barrel carved in high relief with a bacchanal to one side and The Birth of Venus to the other, the horned grotesque masks above hung through the ears with chains held by the hermaphroditic Bacchus terms heading the scroll handles, the base with a collar of cartouches and fruiting vines, the mounts with bands of anthemion, scroll foliage, ovolo or laurel chasing, stamped maker's marks AT in monogram, national marks and '800' 71.5cm high Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 464
A RUSSIAN SILVER CREAM JUG, Y. BOROVSHCHIKOV, ST. PETERSBURG, 1780s plain baluster, on three cast flower supports, similar finial to the lid, scroll handle, gilt interior, French swan import mark 14.5cm, 294gr (9oz)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 628
AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL CUP AND COVER ON STAND, HERMAN RATZERSDORFER, VIENNA, CIRCA 1880 the globular body carved with two masks surrounded by leafy scrolls, the cover with cone finial (detached), the spreading foot between an enamelled silver-gilt knop and rim mount, the circular stand similarly decorated and with broad rim mount enamelled below the shaped moulded border with stylised birds flanking vases above scrolls and foliage, on spreading foot, Dianakopf and maker's marks 17.4cm diameterDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 438
ËœA PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDIES, ENGLISH, PROBABLY LATE 19TH CENTURY elongated octagonal, each with silver stringing, pushpiece and boss to lid, each interior with ivory border to base and lid and ivory finial to compartment cover 10cm longDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 240
A SMALL JAIN BRASS SHRINE, WESTERN INDIA, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY in the form of a four-sided canopied pavilion, on raised circular base, a jina seated in padmasana facing out in each direction, devanagari inscription around the upper base, the canopy with pointed finial 14cm high Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 542
ËœA VICTORIAN SILVER TEA KETTLE ON STAND WITH BURNER, BENJAMIN SMITH, LONDON, 1846 the fluted compressed circular body richly chased at the shoulders with flowering plants and foliage on matted grounds, the hinged lid with flower finial, silver swing handle with ivory fillets, the stand on three cast supports with similar festoons between, secured to the kettle with two chained pins, the burner with cover 39cm high overall, 2826gr (90oz 17dwt) all inDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 534
A VICTORIAN SILVER SUGAR CASTER, HENRY WILKINSON & CO. LTD. OF SHEFFIELD, LONDON, 1891 in mid 18th century style, part lobed and fluted baluster body, detachable cover with vase-shaped finial, 21cm high; together with a Victorian bud vase, Thomas Bradbury & Sons of Sheffield, London, 1892, swirl-fluted on three slender supports with rams' head terminals, 14cm high 332gr (10oz 13dwt) (2)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 31
A PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON JADE CENSERS AND COVERS each compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot to an everted rim, set at the shoulder with a pair of S-shaped handles, carved around the exterior with lotus, the domed cover similarly carved and surmounted by a flaring ring finial, the base with apocryphal Qianlong mark, the stone of very pale celadon tone, wood stands 16.5cm diameter Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 468
AN ITALIAN BOX, 20TH CENTURY compressed square with cut corners, moulded sides, on four cast foliate supports, the hinged lid chased with flowers and leaves below a bunch of grapes finial, stamped '800' 14.5cm wide, 437gr (14oz)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 575
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese carved ivory box and cover of oval form, the lid with a ball finial, carved with dragons amongst the clouds, 12cm wide x 14cm high CONDITION REPORT: Base has been reglue, hairline cracks to the base, in used conditionThis lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Lot 193
Two Indian mele weapons: a bhuj, stout double curved blade 7.5 in, mounted on a brass elephant head with green glass eyes, brass haft within a copper sleeve chased and pierced with a foliate design, blue fabric covered scabbard with similarly decorated pierced copper mounts; and a zaghnal, beak shaped blade 7.5 in., set in a chased brass bracket with two openwork tigers, a elephant to the pean, brass haft with chased decoration, urn shaped finial unscrewing to reveal a slender knife blade, blue cloth covered scabbard with chased copper mounts. [2]
Lot 209
A part suite of Indo-Persian armour, comprising a helmet (khula khud), single part steel skull, tall spiked finial, sliding nasal bar secured by a turnscrew, mail skirt; a shield (dhal) with brass bound rim and four bosses with lobed bases; and a vambrace (bazu band); each item engraved with spiral bands and panel of foliage inhabited by zoomorphic forms; together with three small rectangular plates with pierced edges retaining some vestiges of mail.
Lot 312
A 19th Century Egyptian helmet of the Khedive's bodyguard, tall steel skull surmounted by a crescent finial to a brass base, brass band with reeded borders, rear peak with brass rim, sliding nasal bar in the form of an arrow, leather backed chain chin straps suspended from roundels embossed with stars, mail neck guard and leather lining.
Lot 333
A French mounted gendarme's helmet, brass with nickel-silver mountings, broad band embossed with flaming grenade, high comb with the face of the gorgon Medusa at the peak and with a black horse hair crest, plume fitted to a socket at the left, brass chin scales, leather liner, early 20th Century; together with a British Royal Marines tropical helmet, lacking finial. [2]
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