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A collection of antique and later dress rings, comprising a sapphire and diamond three stone gypsy set ring, stamped '18', a further three stone ring, 18ct gold mounted, and three stone set cluster rings, first ring size M½ (5)Gross weight only: first two rings combined approx. 4.4gm, cluster rings combined approx. 5.8gm
A Victorian garnet single stone memorial pendant, glazed compartment verso, inscribed 'W.S H.N Sep 13th 1859', a similar three stone brooch, of open knot design, verso inscribed 'From M.A. Crips in Remembrance April 8th 1848', two garnet set gilt metal bangles, and a micromosaic pendant, the circular panel depicting a dove, first pendant length 2.8cm (5)
A collection of jewellery and watches, comprising an 18ct gold and hardstone signet ring, two single stone dress rings, a pair of white metal '1837' cufflinks by Tiffany & Co., a single 9ct gold cufflink, a pair of shell cameo earrings, a 9ct gold cased lady's wristwatch, and two gilt metal hunter pocket watches by Waltham, first ring size T½ (9)Approximate gross weights only: signet ring 8.3gm, two dress rings combined 14.8gm (untested as gold/gilt metal), 9ct gold cufflink 1.8gm, cameo earrings 3.3gm.
A Victorian memorial brooch, the glazed hairwork panel within a shaped scrolled border, together with a Victorian turquoise set knot brooch, with acorn-shaped drops, a panel brooch, with central star motif and ropetwist borders, and a seed pearl set brooch, (some brooches with later fittings), first brooch length 3cm (4)
A collection of wristwatches, comprising a stainless steel cased automatic wristwatch by Omega, the circular silvered dial with baton markers and date aperture at 3, a quartz wristwatch by Tag Heuer, with orange rubber bezel and strap, three dress watches, by Dunhill, Emporio Armani and Yves Saint Laurent respectively, and two enamel watch badges, first watch case width 3.45cm (7)Watch movements only:Omega: runs intermittently, movement may require repair. Hands rotate when winder deployed. Date display rotates when hands are wound forwards but the number display does not correctly align with the window. Full functionality and working order of the movement and winder has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.Tag Heuer: movement not currently working. Hands rotate when winder deployed. Date display rotates when hands are wound forwards but the number display does not correctly align with the window. Full functionality and working order of the movement and winder has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.Other watches: movements not currently working. Hands rotate when winders are deployed. Full functionality and working order of the movements and winders has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.
An aquamarine and seed pearl bar brooch, the trio of graduated step-cut aquamarines to an elongated lozenge-shaped panel, spaced with rows of seed pearls, stamped '14K', together with an amethyst and diamond bar brooch, the oval mixed-cut amethyst edged with rose-cut diamond points, and a single stone bar brooch, (seed pearls untested for origin), first brooch length 6.3cm (3)
A collection of jewellery, comprising a graduated single strand pearl and imitation pearl necklace, (pearls untested for natural/cultured origin), a uniform cultured pearl single strand necklace, the two colour clasp stamped '9CT', two coral bead necklaces, a seed pearl and imitation pearl panel brooch, (pearls untested for natural/cultured origin), an amber bead short necklace, (amber untested for origin and treatments), and three stick pins, first necklace length 46.5cm (9)Gross weights only approximately: first necklace 5.6gm, coral necklaces combined 18gm, amber necklace 13.8gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, monogrammed, a curb-link chain with swivel clasp, stamped '9 .375', with T-bar suspension, a similarly stamped curb-link bracelet, suspending three charms/pendants, a belcher-link chain, the clasp stamped '9C', a stone set panel brooch, stamped '15CT', a further panel brooch, stamped '9CT', (pin deficient), a gilt metal fob seal, and further items, first cufflinks panel length 1.8cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: cufflinks 4.2gm, other items stamped '9/9CT' combined 39gm (some charms/pendants may be gilt metal), brooch stamped '15CT' (pin is base metal) 2.4gm
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, set with three graduated oval mixed-cut sapphires, the central sapphire within a diamond border, 18ct gold mounted, and a sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the shank stamped '14K', ring sizes H½ and J respectively (2)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.8gm, second ring 1.8gm
A collection of rings, comprising a green hardstone dress ring, stamped '14K', a 9ct gold mounted amber dress ring, a vari gem-set cluster ring, a wedding band, stamped '14K', and a further wedding band, stamped 'PLAT', first ring size L½ (5)combined gross weight approx 20.9g.14k wedding band alone approx 5.3gPlat wedding band alone approx 3.4g
A collection of jewellery and costume items, comprising an agate pendant, on trace-link chain, a Victorian gilt metal stone set bangle, a Victorian gilt metal stone set locket pendant, a Swedish silver-gilt and enamel brooch, stamped 'Sporrong', and other assorted items, first pendant length 4cm (qty)
TWO MAMLUK QURAN FOLIOS WITH ILLUMINATION ATTRIBUTABLE TO SANDAL, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY the first comprising Qur’an 89:11-24 (in part), the second 91:7-92:9 including heading for Sura 92 (al-Lay), the heading in gold with black outline, with elab orate marginal markings and verse markers in gold of lotus and other floral motifs, the text composed of six lines of elegant script, folio 19.5 by 15 cm., folios trimmed
AN OTTOMAN CUERDA SECA TILE, WESTERN ANATOLIA, FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY with a radiating design of lotuses around a central floral star, the motifs framed by arabesques and split palmettes, framed, 26 x 25.5cm approx.Provenance: Formerly in a Greek private collection.For similar tiles on the exterior of the Arz Odasi (Hall of Petitions or Throne Room) and the Sunnet Odasi (Circumcision Pavilion) in the Topkapi Palace, see Rogers 1988, pls.97 & 111). See also Arlı & Altun 2008, pp. 146-151.
TWO TANJORE PAINTINGS DEPICTING KRISHNA, THANJAVUR, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY gouache on paper with gesso and gilt, laid on cloth, one depicting Krishna retrieving Radha's parrot, the other depicting the infant Krishna resting on Kaliya, both set in a palace courtyard, with columns and lamps, framed, the first 43.5 x 35cm (framed) and 37 x 27.5cm (unframed), the second 44 x 35cm (framed) and 37 x 28cm (unframed)
THE CORONATION OF RAMA, RAJASTHAN, PROBABLY KOTA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY gouache with gold on paper, the couple seated on a throne under a canopy while being blessed by a priest, surrounded by other deities, musicians and dancers in a palace courtyeard, surrounded by yellow border and russet margin, framed, 31 x 24.5cm inside mount
EMMY LICHTWITZ-KRASSO, AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN (1895-1974), PORTRAIT OF A SADHU, 1949 oil on canvas, laid on board, signed and dated, 56 x 45.5cmEmmy Lichtwitz Krasso was a successful artist, with her own studio in Vienna, Austria. In 1939 she fled Austria with her husband, Oscar, and went first to Russia, then to Bombay. In India, she was permitted to draw life sketches of Mohandas Gandhi, and in 1945 completed a full-scale portrait. Examples of her work are held in galleries in Austria, Russia and the United States.
A NOBLEMAN VISITS A RULER IN HIS PALACE, JAIPUR, INDIA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY gouache with gold on paper, the visitor depicted twice on his approach with a pair of attendants, surrounded by a border of stylised bead and reel motifs, framed, 24 x 34.5cm (image); 27 x 37.7cm (folio)Provenance: Formerly in a French private collection
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer 'Lions' dish, 16th century, Ming Dynasty, the circular dish crisply carved through layers of red lacquer depicting four Buddhist lions surrounding a ribboned brocade ball amidst dense scrolls, coins and chimes, the reverse side carved with lotus blossoms borne on leafy foliage on a yellow ground, 17.8cm diameterPairs of lions playing with brocade balls convey the auspicious wish for blessings and joy. Compare with one similar dish sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28 November 2012, Lot 2105. Also see two fifteenth century circular boxes and covers of similar design, the first illustrated in Master Works of Chinese Lacquer Ware in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, col. pl. 2; and the other from the British Museum, illustrated by Sir Harry Garner, Chinese Lacquer, London, 1979, no. 40. Provenance: The current lot is being offered for sale by direct family descent from Daniel Beale (1759-1842). Daniel Beale and his brother Thomas were Scottish Merchants active in Bombay, Canton and Macau, dealing in Indian cotton, sandalwood, tin, pepper, and Chinese tea. In 1797 they were described as the most prominent of the trading houses on the Chinese coast明十六世紀 黃地剔紅獅子戲球圖盤拍品來源:蘇格蘭商人Daniel Beale (1759-1842) 於十九世紀在中國所購,後為家族傳承。Daniel和他的兄弟Thomas在乾嘉年間曾在廣州、澳門和孟買口岸經營棉花、檀香、錫、胡椒和中國茶葉。1797年,他們的公司被稱為中國沿海最著名的貿易公司。 Condition Report: with restored rimthe black lacquer on the base possibly retouchedcracks to the surface commensurate with ageCondition Report Disclaimer
Signed Zhang Jiucheng (1092-1159), Calligraphy, ink on paper, signed and with four collectors' seals, 36.8cm x 29cm Provenance:Property of a Gentleman and by repute purchased in China in the early 20th century and by family descent.Zhang Jiucheng came in first place in the palace examinations of 1132, rising to the post of Vice Minister of Justice. A devout Buddhist throughout his life, he also went by the sobriquet "Wugou (Stainless) Layman." Maintaining friendly relations with the monk Dahui Zonggao, he was a lay disciple who fervently supported Chan (Zen) Buddhism. In the early Southern Song, when the court was still at war with the Jin, he supported the war faction and thus came into conflict with the powerful Prime Minister Qin Kui, who supported a pacifist approach. Found guilty of "slandering court policy with Zonggao," he was banished and lived in exile for fourteen years. This letter, also known as the "Palace Shrine Modelbook," was written for Fang Ci (1102-1172) between 1141 and 1142. The structure of the character forms, despite the influence of the two Northern Song calligraphers Su Shi and Huang Tingjian, is flowing and driving with the force of Mi Fu's style, giving it considerable character.張九成(1092-1159)款 行書《宮祠帖》鏡心張九成(1092-1159),字子韶。紹興二年殿試狀元,累官至刑部侍郎。生平尊崇佛教,亦號無垢居士。向與僧大慧宗杲友善,為禪門護法居士。南宋初,與金對峙,因挺身支持主戰派,觸怒了當權之秦檜,遂以「與宗杲謗訕朝政」罪名,謫居流放達十四載。 此札或是寫予方滋(1102-1172),則成書於紹興十一、二年間。字形結體雖有蘇、黃兩家遺韻,但見驅筆流暢,縱橫使轉之勢亦見米芾流風,頗富個性。 Condition Report: restoration to paper and ink writingtear to the paper and fadingCondition Report Disclaimer
An unusual Chinese Imperial silk embroidered Opera cape, Qing dynasty, in the style of The last Empress's famous phoenix cape, embroidered with large phoenixes and bordered with wide black and pink bands of ruyi shaped clouds, bold embroidery, lined with cotton, approximately 150cm hem to collar The empress Cixi was the first Empress to ever wear such capes in the Imperial court. It was considered the height of fashion for Chinese costume in the late Qing dynasty. 清同治/光緒 緞繡鳳鳥紋斗篷 Condition Report: some fraying and wear to silk mainly around collar loss of beading to border and some staininglining stained and worn colours generally quite fresh Condition Report Disclaimer
An attractive green silk Manchu full length women's robe, Qing dynasty, first half of the 19th century, lined with the original pink silk, edged with dark blue borders embroidered with blue flowers, the main robe is finely embroidered with a scatter of blossoms and butterflies symbols of summer and joyous celebration, the inside flap with a label for Liberty's London,140cm hem to collar x 185cm cuff to cuff wear to collar 清 湖綠地緞繡花蝶紋女襖 Condition Report: wear to collar and tear to lining and fading to lining and minor stains Condition Report Disclaimer
Roger Bannister became the first athlete to finish the mile run in under four minutes on 6th May 1954 in Oxford with Chris Chataway and Chris Braisher signed pieces mounted a black and white race photo, comes with a certificate of authenticity Location:RWMIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Star Trek related items to include a Star Trek Voyager Year 2 Resolutions Final Draft script dated February 7th 1996, bearing a signature, a Star Trek - first contact advertisement, bearing multiple signatures, to include Jonathan Fakes, Patrick Stewart and F. Murray AbrahamLocation LWMIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Natural History Minerals: A Victorian Mineral Collection, dated 1861, by James Tennant (1808-1881), No 149 The Strand, London (WC), contained within a period mahogany hinged box, complete with specimens housed within 75 individual boxed compartments (with corresponding numbered labels) with the original padding protection between each layer, including original hand written key, 25.5 cm by 20cm by 10.5cm, full paper label to interior box inner lid, together with two further collections which are from the same collection but unlabeled, enclosed within a mahogany hinged box comprising 36 compartments of unnumbered specimens, 34cm by 27cm by 6cm, a third collection contained within a pine hinged box containing two lift out trays (140 compartments in total) with blotting paper leaves for protection. The first tray complete with 70 undisturbed specimens all correctly numbered and in order, the second tray is incomplete, 42cm by 25.5cm by 7cm. Notes on James Tennant. An English mineralogist to Queen Victoria.Tennant was born on 8 February 1808 at Upton, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. His father, John Tennant, was an officer in the Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; his mother, Eleanor Kitchen, came from a family of yeomen resident at Upton for more than two centuries. In October 1824, Tennant was apprenticed to John Mawe, a dealer in minerals at 149 Strand in London. After Mawe's death in 1829 Tennant managed the business with Mawe's widow, Sarah Mawe, who became known as "Mineralogist to Her Majesty". He purchased Sarah's share of the business on her retirement in 1840. Tennant attended classes at a mechanics' institute and the lectures of Michael Faraday at the Royal Institution in London. In 1838, on Faraday's recommendation, Tennant was appointed teacher of geological mineralogy at King's College London, later a professor. In 1853 the professorship of geology was added. From 1850 to 1867, Tennant was also a lecturer on geology and mineralogy at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. Tennant had an excellent practical knowledge of minerals; when diamonds were first found in South Africa, Tennant verified that they were indeed genuine. Tennant was an earnest advocate of technical education, giving his own money liberally to help, and persuading the Turners' Company, of which he was master in 1874, to offer prizes for excellence in their craft. When the Koh-i-Noor diamond was recut, Tennant superintended the work In 1840, he became mineralogist to Queen Victoria, taking over from Sarah Mawe. Tennant was elected a fellow of the Geological Society in 1838, and president of the Geologists' Association (1862–3). Tennant died in London on 23 February 1881. He never married.
FOUR ALMS PLATES OR CHARGERS17th century and later, the first octagonal with cavalier wearing plumed hat to the centre, 41cm long, the second circular with repousse Venetian lion, 42cm diameter, the third round with raised central foliated section, 41cm diameter, and a large circular charger with rampant whippets and crest to the centre, 58cm diameter (4)
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASEthe shaped pediment with turned urn finials, with gothic astragal glazing to the front opening to two internal shelves, the first drawer opening to reveal an interior with fitted compartments, and three further drawers beneath, terminating on splayed feet, 225cm high x 85cm long x 49cm wide
A Gary Seymour novelty teapot, modelled as Morrisey, inscribed 'Mozza - First of the Gang', signed, limited edition 6/30, 32.5cm high; others, Donkey O'Tea, The Mule From La Mancha, limited edition 42/50; At 'Tea' Tude, 62/100; Tommy Gun, signed; a Torpoware novelty teapot, as a vampire, 35cm high (5)
Dickens, Charles, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, first issue, first edition, Chapman and Hall, London, 1839, illustrations by Phiz, issue points including p123 line 17 'visiter', later corrected to 'sister'; and p.160 six lines from bottom 'latter', later corrected to 'letter', tooled covers, gilt edges
Numismatics – a box of base metal UK circulated coins including tow silver threepences (1893 & 1926), two 1972 crowns and 1980, unc., alphabet 10p 2018 letter ‘x’, and eight Chesterfield Co-op milk dept. one pint grey plastic tokens, 1940-50s; a Box of circulated foreign mainly base metal coin and paranumismatica, also bank notes, Germany (Weimar Republic) 1920 100Mk, F, Thailand 10 and 20 Baht 1980s F, etc; Two collector’s albums, both ring binders plastic covered, one 19 x 22.5cm containing a sequence of Irish Republic coinage 1928 to decimal period, varying condition; the other, 26 x 19.5cm containing mainly base metal and circulated Empire, Commonwealth and Dependency issues; Numismatics – A collection of commemorative and other coins, including a gilt framed quartz movement electric clock, the outer chapter formed of 8 £sd coins; a mounted set of 16 unc. Israeli coins, part current and part replica mountye3d on card with a 1978 one Shekel banknote and laminated as issued; First day covers with mounted crown coins: two Queen Mother centenary 6/1/2000, Coronation Jubilee 1./1/2003 & Isle of Man Mutiny on the Bounty with five stamps 28/4/1989; London Mint Office A4 card collectors’ folders each with single proof Gibraltar coin: 2017 Royal Wedding with crown coin and 8 vacant mounts, two Remembrance 2018 with BU half crowns and 7 vacant mounts also two Great War 2021 half crown with 4 empty mount (quantity)
A Royal Crown Derby paperweight, Little Owl, Sinclairs signature limited edition of 1,000, facsimile signed by John Ablitt, gold stopper; others, Owl, one of the original six paperweights first introduced at the Chatsworth House launch in 1981, modelled by Robert Jefferson, decorated by Brian Branscombe, gold stopper; Tawny Owl, gold stopper (3)
ENGLISH CREWEL WORK 'JACOB'S LADDER' BEDHEAD FRAGMENT MID 18TH CENTURY wool embroidery on linen, the first fragment depicting the sleeping Jacob dreaming of a ladder set up on the Earth, the top of it reaches to heaven with angles ascending and descending, the second with the angel Sariel sent by the Lord to Jacob, both set within flowing vegetation (2) the larger 85cm high, 68cm wide Note: The present panels bare strong similarity to a pair of linen and cotton panels embroidered with wool and silk, England, circa 1700-1725, in the collection of the V&A.; The handling of the flowing ground, the small trees to the scene and the narrative of the panels would indicate a they shared a common origin or source reference. Accession Number T.84&A-1973;
AFTER DAVID ROBERTS (BRITISH 1796-1864) FOURTEEN PLATES FROM THE SERIES 'THE HOLY LAND, SYRIA, IDUMEA, ARABIA, EGYPT & NUBIA' lithographed by Louis Haghe (Belgian 1806-1855), all published by F.G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, circa 1842-1849, including plates; Encampment of the Aulad-Said (1844); Convent of St Catherine, Mount Sinai (1845); Remains of the portico of the Temple of Kom Ombo (1846); Ruins of Kom Ombo (1846); Ruins of the Memnonium, Thebes (1847); Approach to the Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia (1847); Hadjar Silsilis (1847); Entrance to The Temple of Amun, Thebes (1847); Medinet, Abdu, Thebes (1847); Alexandria (1848); Medinet, Abdu, Thebes (1847) (Second copy); General View of Esouan and the Island of Elephantine (1848); Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, Biban-El-Molook (1848); Cairo from the Gate of Citzenib, Looking towards the Desert of Suez (1849); together with three other Roberts prints, including a cut down to the image and remounted plate of the series Egypt and Nubia, Volume II, ‘Excavated Temples of Abo Simble, Nubia’; ‘The Fortress of Akabah, Arabia, Petraea’, published by F.G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, 1844; ‘Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehosaphat’, published by F.G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, 1843 (17) set of the fourteen plates each 33cm x 49cm [plate margins only] Provenance: The Estate of the late Lynette F. H. Cole, Rutherford House, Town Yetholm, Scottish Borders Note: Roberts was the first professional artist to visit the Near East without a patron or a connection to a military expedition or missionary group. He sailed to Alexandria in 1838 and for eleven months travelled up the Nile River, across deserts and mountains, through Egypt and the Holy Land, to arrive in Jerusalem on Easter 1839. He continued north to Lebanon and departed from Beirut in May. Roberts recorded his impressions of landscapes, temples, ruins, and people in three sketchbooks and more than 272 watercolours. These sketches and paintings provided the basis for the 247 lithographs published with text between 1842 and 1849 as the three-volume "Holy Land." The images were produced by Louis Haghe, the best and most prolific lithographer of the time. Originally from Tournai, Belgium, Haghe moved to England before 1825 and established himself as specialist of the hand-tinted lithograph. His sensitive handling of the lithographer's tools imparts a range of tonality and colour as well as a sense of the delicacy and spontaneous quality of Roberts's original images. Roberts's plates are among the most popular images of famous sites in the Near East. As John Ruskin wrote they make "true portraiture of scenes of historical and religious interest. They are faithful and laborious beyond any outlines from nature I have ever seen."
THREE PLATES FROM 'ETRUSCAN GREEK AND ROMAN ANTIQUITIES' BY SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON CIRCA 1770 hand-coloured engraved plates No. 32, No. 81 & No. 109 from ‘Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman Antiquities from the Cabinet of the Hon. W. Hamilton, His Britannick Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Court of Naples’ ('Antiquités Etrusques, Grecques Et Romaines. Tirées Du Cabinet De M. Hamilton Envoyé Extraordinaire De S. M. Britannique En Cour De Naples'), by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), produced and edited by Pierre Francois Hugues, baron d' Hancarville (1719-1805), first published by François Morelli, Naples 1767, each in terracotta card mounts, framed and under glass (3) the larger plate 22.5cm x 68.5cm, the two smaller 20cm x 53cm [plate margins only] Note: Sir William had become British Ambassador at Naples between 1764-1800, where he formed a huge collection of Etruscan and classical vases and antiquities, some of which he sold to the British Museum in 1772. Hamilton was one of the first Englishmen to collect and appreciate classical vases. Hamilton’s last collection of vases, part of which was lost at sea on the Colossus, was sold to Thomas Hope in 1801 (also later acquired by the British Museum). Part of the importance of these plates lies in their being the only record of the some of the vases that were lost in the disaster. Printed in an edition of 500 copies only, and costing Hamilton the princely sum of £6000 to publish, the large scale of the project almost broke him. Hamilton’s brother-in-law, the diplomat Lord Cathcart, showed proofs of these plates to Josiah Wedgwood, just at the time the celebrated potter was building his new and aptly named Etruria factory near Burslem. The designs of these plates were used as both inspiration and direct reference material for Wedgwood's designs, predominantly his Jasperware ranges.
A CHINESE WHITE-GLAZED ANHUA-DECORATED 'DRAGON' BOWL REPUBLIC PERIOD The conical body raised on a short straight foot, the interior incised with two five-clawed dragons chasing two flaming pearls amongst ruyi-shaped clouds, the base incised with a four-character Yongle nianzhi mark, and with two paper labels, one reading 'ME Heath Collection’ and the other reading ‘3014 Yongle guanyao (Imperial kiln of Yongle) Baotai longwan (Eggshell dragon bowl) 853014’, 16.5cm.OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 本拍品不設底價。 Sir Mark Evelyn Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005) was a British diplomat who served as the United Kingdom’s first Ambassador to the Holy See between 1982 and 1985. After leaving the Vatican, Sir Mark became Head of Protocol for the Hong Kong Government at which time he developed a passion for Chinese works of art.

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