A Queen Anne walnut eight-day longcase clock Samuel Townson, London A Queen Anne walnut eight-day longcase clock Samuel Townson, London, circa 1710 The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum , the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Sam. Townson, London to lower edge, with pierced blued steel hands and twin cherub and crown pattern cast brass spandrels to angles, in a fine burr walnut veneered case with removable domed caddy surmounted by box upstand above ogee moulded cornice and fine foliate scroll pierced frets to front and side friezes, generous three-quarter columns with gilt brass caps and bases to the glazed hood door, the sides with fine rectangular scroll pierced frets and rear quarter columns each set against bargeboard rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with burr veneered convex throat above 42 inch herringone bordered rectangular trunk door centred with a brass lenticle and applied with an arrangement of three pairs of book-matched veneers within half-round moulded border, the sides crossbanded, on conforming herringbone bordered crossbanded plinth base with ogee top mouldings and tall skirt base, 226cm (89ins) high excluding caddy superstructure, 245cm (96.5ins) high overall (excluding finials). Samuel Townson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as the son of Robert Townson born in 1692. He was apprenticed to Thomas Wheeler in 1695 and gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company by redemption in 1702. He was apparently married twice; first to Sarah Wheeler (the daughter of his Master) in 1694 and then to Martha Fellowes in 1706. Loomes also notes a record of a Samuel Townson being interred in a non-conformist burial ground in 1758.
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JOHN TRICKETT SIX ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED EDITION COLOUR PRINTS 'Under and Over' (155/850) 10" x 11 3/4" (25.4cm x 29.8cm) 'First Footing' (558/850) 15 1/2" x 13" (39.3cm x 33cm) 'Pick of the Litter' (52/850) 10 1/2" x 16" (26.7cm x 40.7cm) 'My Pal' (76/850) 12" x 9 3/4" (30.5cm x 24.8cm) TWO ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED COLOUR PRINTS 'Sausage Dog' (185/850) 14 1/4" x 10 1/2" (36.2cm x 26.7cm) 'Inquisitive' (20/850) 11 1/2" x 13 3/4" (29.2cm x 34.9cm) (6)
Three1930's black and white photographs showing regimental sporting teams including C Company First Bn, The Gloucestershire Regiment 11 Platoon Soccer Team, the HQ Wing First Bn, The Gloucestershire Regiment Winners Mhow Station Team Boxing 1935 and the 28th Regimental Rugby Team Winners of the Black and White Challenge Cup 1935, 36 x 35 cm (unframed) together with a further black and white photograph of an unidentified cricketing team, 35 x 45 cm in wooden frame, an album of photographs showing overseas military subjects, and a small watercolour of a country scene with farm buildings, 18 x 12 cm in oak frame
An unusual vintage dolls house constructed in tin, the triangular roof set with a window above a hinged and opening façade comprising a front door with two ground floor and one first floor window with balcony, enclosing a two floored interior with cream painted walls and further bordered decoration, with sundry furniture including a wardrobe, grandfather clock, pink toilet, comfy chair, etc, with the remnants of electrical lighting, with all-over painted finish, the roof with the remains of tile details, 40 cm tall x 30 cm deep x 51 cm long approx
A substantial contemporary dolls house in the form of a Georgian manor, the façade centred by a front door with pointed pediment with dentil border detail, flanked by two ground and three first floor windows, each with matching pediments, the hinged front revealing a four room interior containing a mixed selection of good quality dolls house furniture to include a model Aga, dining room table, dresser, bath, beds, etc, the second floor leading to an annexe with further exterior windows and faux tiled roof, etc
Three Pearlware figures, 19th Century The first depicting a bust of a bearded gentleman with long black hair, height 9cm, the second model of a cat, height 8cm, the third model of a lion, length 8cm, also a two Leeds pottery figures, one depicting a lady with arrows in a quiver with dog beside her, and a child draped in clothing. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Leeds figure with chipping to glaze and fingers, crack to body figure of girl, minor glaze chipping, otherwise good bust of man, light crazing Lion - hairline crack to rim Cat: glaze chipping to ear and body
Two Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, Meiji/Taisho Period Each of tapered slender form, rising to a narrow trumpet neck, the first delicately enamelled with a succession of Japanese crane, reserved against a dark blue ground, 19cm high, the second depicting blooming blossom and peony trees, with further flowering spring flowers, reserved against a blue ground, signed to base, 19cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Egret Vase - impact fracture to base, with associated loss to the cracks, approx. 1cmx1cm in size, base has further small losses to the enamel, minor scratching to exterior sides Floral Vase - small areas of pitting to the enamel, minor scratching to exterior sides, scuffing and wear and scratching to base
Two Japanese Satsuma vases, Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) The first of double gourd form, depicting the Sixteen Arhats each holding their symbolic precious attribute, reserved against a rich cobalt and gilt ground, 10cm high, together with a second Satsuma vase of tapered square section, rising to a narrow rim, each of the four-sided panels, depicting bijin and warriors amidst landscapes, similarly reserved against a rich cobalt and gilt ground, 10cm high, both signed. (2)
A collection of Southeast Asian and spelter and cast metal figures, early 20th Century The first probably Thai , cast as a standing elephant, modelled in the form on a censer, 15cm high, together with two seated models of toads, 5cm and 10cm high, and a recumbent hare on a mound base 10cm high. (4)
A pair of Chinese green-glazed double gourd vases, Qianlong seal mark, 20th Century Each of the slender vases, typically modelled in double gourd form rising to a tapered and delicate rim, each with an allover rich emerald green glaze with applied 'boys at play' and dragon trellis roundel, set with stiff lappet and lotus flower borders, 32cm high, (damages). (2) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - damage to the upper neck area, an area of approx. 6cm in length has broken away from the tip of the vase and been restuck, overall crazing visible throughout Second vase - overall crazing to glaze, no visible signs of cracks/chips/restoration.
A pair of Chinese famille rose bottle vases, Iron-red Qianlong seal mark, probably Hongxian Period Each of the rounded bulbous bodies rising to a tapered slender neck, the body of each delicately enamelled with black and white birds perched is profusely blooming pink blossom trees, reserved against a white ground, 38cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - loss to the gilt from the upper rim, wear to footrim, visible fritting throughout, minor wear/loss to enamel Second vase - extensive damage and restoration to entire neck of the vase, in need of professional restoration, glaze discolouration and imperfection throughout fritting, scuffing and wear to footrim, minor wear/loss to enamel.
A fine pair of Chinese Canton famille rose vases, Circa 1880-1910 Each of baluster form and terminating at an everted scalloped rim, painted with four blossom panels, the neck applied with relief moulded solid gilt twin shishi handles, with overhanging scalloped neck, the bulbous swollen body painted with corresponding scenes depicting ladies and subordinates before dignitaries, set within an interior and veranda setting, surrounded by borders with painted depictions of precious objects, fruiting branches and Buddhist emblems, 41cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - small chip to the upper rim approx 1-2cm in size, shallow chip to footrim, approx 2cm in size, extensive loss to gilt at the handles and applied dragon designs, noticeable fritting, firing cracks and discolouration to interior neck, loss and wear to enamel and gilt throughout indicative of age. Second vase - hairline crack visible to underside of base, approx 8cm in length, extensive loss to gilt at relief handles and dragon area, small loss to enamel and gilt throughout, scuffing, wear and fritting to interior mouth of the neck.
Two diamond set dress rings The first set with a single old cut diamond to decorative shoulders and plain band, estimated diamond weight 0.27ct, the band stamped 18ct and plat, finger size P½, the second set with four Swiss cut diamonds to a central modern round brilliant cut diamond, claw set to tapering shoulders and plain band, estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct, finger size K. (2)
Two early 20th Century lockets The first having applied floral decoration and set with a small round cut garnet topped doublet, 9ct. With later flat curved link 9ct gold chain. The second of unmarked yellow metal. Heart shaped form with chasing engraved decoration and vacant cartouche to rear. Two associated flat link chain with barrel clasp. (2)
A pair of Chinese blue and white baluster vases, 19th Century Of slender tapered form rising to a flared rim, decorated in the typical Kangxi manner with long-tailed birds perched on rockwork, before blossoming chrysanthemum and blossom trees, set with in trellis and lotus borders, 44cm high, both drilled, one converted to a lamp base. (2) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - has been drilled to the underside of the base, minor scratching to exterior sides, visible fritting Second vase - electric fittings are fixed and still present so the interior of the vase is unknown, four various chips to the upper rim, the base is fixed so therefore it is unknown if it has been drilled or is in good condition
A pair of late 19th Century/early 20th Century reverse paintings on glass Each of rectangular form, the first painted with a scene entitled 'A View of Porchester Castle with a distant prospect of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight', the second entitled 'Duck Shooting', both framed, 26x35cm (2).
Two Victorian woolwork samplers by Annie Daniel (nee Worthington) The first inscribed "In memory of Thomas Worthington who died March 3rd 1870 aged 37 years, fixed and eternal state he has fled from all below, we a little longer wait but how little non can know. Annie Worthington 1881", above a pictorial figurative and urn subject and flanked by stylised foliage, approx 60x59cm, the second depicting a religious figurative subject, approx 47x33cm, each inset gilt slip and rosewood frame, and each with family history verso (2).
4 LPs by The Beatles The first 4 studio albums 'Please Please Me' 4th Press Parlophone (PCS 3042), 'With The Beatles' 1st Press Parlophone (PCS 3045), 'A Hard Days Night' 1st Press Parlophone (PCS 3058) and 'Beatles For Sale' 1st Press Parlophone (PCS 3062). All in stereo. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: A Hard Days Night - very light 2 or 3 marks nothing deep, overall pretty clean, the sleeve has slight rip bottom right edge Beatles For Sale - again light marks/scuffs, more than the previous but still very good and clean, the sleeve has dents in spine corners With the Beatles - Vinyl in same condition as previous, the sleeve is excellent, a very good example for 1st press Please Please Me - Vinyl again very clean, only light scuffs, sleeve is good, just one rip inline with songs text front cover, it measure approx. 2cm.
A Collection of three Chinese soapstone carvings, Late Qing Dynasty (1664-1912)/Republic Period The first carved as Guanyin seated in meditation on a lotus throne, hands cast in Dhyana, 15cm high, the second a depiction of Cao Guo Jiu, seated upon Mount Tai holding a jade tablet, 20cmn high, the third Lu Dongbin, he holds before him a parcel, and carries the sword of invisibility upon his back, 23cm high. (3)
Two Chinese polished banded agate or hardstone brush washers, 20th Century The first with shallow bowl, the exterior sides carved forming a carp's head and tail, further detailed to the exterior with lingzi and sea foliage, 10cm long, 3cm high, the second vessel with a deeper bowl, the carved sides formed from an abstract dragon and further foliage, 9cm long, 4cm high. (2)
David Hockney (British 1937-): A collection of twelve original photographs taken by the artist and mounted in an album inscribed by Hockney "for Cavan love David", the first photograph is of Hockney's reflection in the window taking the photograph. also a collection of fourteen digital photographs taken by Hockney Provenance: the photographs were taken during July/August 1998 in and around Cavan O'Brien's house The Polar Chalet South Cliff Bridlington. Cavan worked for the Marlborough Gallery Old Bond St. London in the late 1960's and early 70's where he met Hockney dealing with him, Francis Bacon, Leon Kossof etc. Hockney's home is about 200m from the Polar Chalet DDS - Artist's resale rights may apply to this lot
A Third Reich Luftwaffe officer’s first pattern dagger, 12” blade of artificial damascus finish with Luftwaffe eagles and “Jagdgeschader Eismeerjager”, made by Ernst Packe and Sohne Solingen; plated hilt with wire bound leather covered grip, in its leather covered sheath with plated mounts and alloy chain hangers. GC Plate 15
A Third Reich Luftschutz wooden first aid box, 17” x 12” x 5”, painted grey, the lid stencilled “Tier Luftschutzkasten 39”, the inside of the lid with label listing contents, etc, and containing an instruction leaflet, badges etc; a Luftschutz ribbed steel gasmask container; a large framed portrait photograph of an SS man; a Gehilfenbrief dated 1940; a specimen set of 3 German issue Polish stamps with Radom postmark for 26/10/40; 5 various photographs and postcards; 1 other item and a .177” German Diana Mod 15 tinplate airgun. WO & QGC
21 Oxford Diecast and Corgi Land Rovers. 9x 1:43 scale Oxford including 2x Series 1 ‘HUE 166’ first production example registered. Plus 5x similar vehicles- ‘1948-2008 60th Anniversary’. ‘C.V.C.S. 2009 Gaydon’. Also ‘Oxford Christmas 2010’. ‘Civil Defence Corps’ and one other. Plus 2x series 1 LWB and 7 1:76 scale SWB and LWB. 5 Corgi Land Rover series 2 LWB fire vehicles - ‘Hampshire’, ‘Leicestershire & Rutland’, ‘Cornwall’, ‘Aeroport De Paris’ and ‘Pompiers De Marseille’. All boxed. Contents Mint.
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