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Click here to subscribeBertil Vallien for Kosta Boda 'Halfboat': a glass sculpture moulded from pale cobalt glass with a textured rear, the base containing a polychrome globe and encased above it a falling copper figure and ladder, signed in diamond point to the front, with adhesive factory label and on the underside 7520005, Kosta Boda lim. ed. 200, 41cm high.
A Louis Philippe gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock, Pons, Paris, circa 1840, the eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped with Pons, MEDAILLE D'OR, 1827 roundel over serial number 2131 to backplate, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel trefoil hands within rope-twist cast surround, the case modelled with a 17th century mariner resting on a rocky outcrop with globe, anchor and a chart over plinth base incorporating generous gilt repeating leaf cast decoration to skirt and anthemion cast feet, 43cm high, 28cm wide, 10cm deepPierre-Honoré-César Pons was born in Paris in 1773 and after studying with the Jesuits in the rue Mouffetard he went to train under the eminent clockmaker Antide Janvier. Unfortunately the unrest of the French Revolutionary period disrupted his training but he was recommended by Janvier to the prestigious Lepaute family who took him on in 1798. Pons completed his training under the Lepautes and developed an interest in precision horology; in 1803 he opened his own workshop rue de la Huchette, near the Place Saint-Michel. In order to satisfy the financial demands of running a workshop, whilst taking time to work on the development of precision horology, Pons acted as supplier of movements to many the eminent horologists of the period such as Berthoud, Breguet and Lepine. During this time he developed several escapements and created improved wheel-cutting and pinion polishing machines. With the encouragement of Ferdinand Berthoud in 1804 Pons presented his 'Observations sur l'échappement libre' to the Academy of Sciences where it was praised by the jury and the Academy congratulated him. Around this time the French clockmaking town of Saint-Nicholas d'Aliermont was in crisis due to the collapse of the industry. Napoleon's minister responsible for Fine Arts, Industry and Commerce, the Count de Champagny, ordered the Académie des Sciences to find someone suitable to turn the industry around. Honoré Pons was approached as he had the necessary skills and had developed the tools and practices most appropriate for the task. After a period of reluctance he accepted on the basis that the state will pay him a generous amount for his machines as long as they were installed and used in the Saint Nicholas workshops. By 1808 Pons was producing fine quality 'blanc-roulants' for an affordable price which received high praise from makers such as Breguet and recognition by the Academie in their report to Napoleon Bonaparte. Over the following decades Honoré Pons expanded the Saint Nicholas operations and became a principal supplied of movements to the Parisian clockmaking trade from his premises in Paris's rue de la Barillerie on the île de la Cité. In 1827 he was awarded a gold medal and in 1839 was awarded the Croix de la Légion d'Honneur by King Louis Philippe. In 1846, at the end of an illustrious career, pons sold his firm to Borromée Délépine and retired, living in an elegant Parisian mansion at 20, rue Cassette.
CELESTIAL GLOBE,20th century, possibly Indian, an unusually large, Islamic brass, celestial sphere, the surface with various constellations depicted by mythological beasts and figures, many labelled, with graduated equatorial and ecliptic markers, with an axis through the celestial poles and through the horizontal plane, supported on a cast horizon ring, raised on four turned columns of tapering baluster form, the supports joined by a cruciform stretcher, orb 38cm diameter,50cm wide45cm deep55cm highCondition report: Please see additional images.
A Newton's 9-inch Celestial globe, English, published 1849,the cartouche printed NEWTON'S NEW AND IMPROVED CELESTIAL GLOBE, On which all the Stars taken from the best Authorities are recalculated and accurately laid down, Manufactures by NEWTON & SON CHANCERY LANE, London, Published June 1849, the sphere applied with hand coloured gores, showing the heavens and signs of the zodiac, mounted in brass meridian, within horizon ring applied with degree scales, calendar, and zodiac names, on mahogany tripod stand with stretcher, 14in (36cm) high Footnotes:John Newton (1759-1844) established the Newton family firm in 1780, having first trained under Thomas Bateman. Newton only produced pocket globes initially, before producing larger globe sizes and table globes. His son William (1786-1861) later joined the business at Chancery Lane.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Gilman Joslin 12-inch Terrestrial Globe on stand, American, mid-19th century,the cartouche printed Joslin's TERRESTRIAL GLOBE containing all THE LATE DISCOVERIES AND Geographical Improvements, also the Tracks of te most celebrated Circumnavigators, the printed and hand-coloured gores showing various navigators' tracks from Vancouver in 1791, to Wilkes in 1842, mounted in half meridian on turned mahogany base, 20in (51cm) high Footnotes:Gilman Joslin (1804-1886) was originally a maker of mirrors, before taking over the globemaking business of Josiah Loring (1775-1840) in 1839. Joslin's Boston-based firm produced globes of various sizes, and his son William joined in 1874, after which the firm was renamed 'Gilman Joslin & Son'. According the the cartouche, the present globe was compiled from Smith's new English globe. Additions and improvements were provided by engraving firm Annin & Smith, with revisions by G.W. Boynton.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 15-inch Leonard Cushee Terrestrial Table Globe, English, circa 1760,the cartouche printed A NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE DRAWN From the Best Authorities BY L. Cushee, the sphere with twelve applied gores with green hand-colouring, California shown as a peninsula, north-west Canada labelled 'parts unknown', Australia and New Guinea shown as a single landmass, New Zealand labelled 'New Zeeland' with only a limited section of the west coast shown, the Sahara Desert labelled 'Zaara or the Desart', the globe mounted in brass meridian within horizon ring applied with degree compass point and astrological signs, on six-legged mahogany frame, 20 1/2in (52cm) tall with stand horizon ring approx. 20in (51cm) diameter Footnotes:Property From a Distinguished Private CollectionLeonard Compere Cushee is recorded as having worked 'Opposite the Temple-gate, Fleet St, London' around 1761. He was apprenticed to the distinguished globe maker Nathaniel Hill, who had a workshop at The Globe and Sun, Chancery Lane. A Richard Cushee is also known to have worked at the same Chancery Lane address in the 1730's, and it is probable that he was the brother or cousin of Leonard. There is otherwise very little known about of the life or career of Leonard Cushee.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Italian carved white and beige alabaster figural lampprobably mid 20th centurythe two part globe shade supported by three classical figures, around a central support on tripartite platform base and corresponding moulded plinth, 68.5cm high overallFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Arnaldo Pomodoro (Italian, b.1926): A plated mounted wooden trinket box and coverof rectangular form, the cover with applied plated mounted abstract decoration, the underside of the cover signed Arnaldo Pomodoro, 5cm high, 14cm wide, 11cm deepFootnotes:Born in Morciano, in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna, the young Arnaldo Pomodoro originally trained as a stage designer and goldsmith whilst earning a living as a consultant on the restoration of public buildings. In 1954 he moved to Milan where he began to move in avant-garde circles getting to know many artists, most importantly Lucio Fontana, whom Pomodoro credits with first inspiring his creativity, describing him recently as something of a father figure. Within a year of arriving in the city, Pomodoro's work was being exhibited in the renowned Galleria del Naviglio, a centre for Milan's vibrant artistic community with an international reputation. Pomodoro's travels during the late 1950s were to prove vitally important to the evolution of his practice. In 1956 he reached New York, visiting museums and galleries there, as well as fraternising with the city's many artists. In the years that followed he visited America numerous times, also organizing exhibitions of contemporary Italian art at the Bolles Gallery in New York and San Francisco.Since the 1960s he has become an icon of Italian contemporary art and is now recognised around the world, and as well as being held in the collections of many major museums. His large-scale sculptures are sited in public spaces across the globe including Amalienborg Square in Copenhagen (1982–83), the Belvedere Fortress in Florence (1984), the Cortile della Pigna in Vatican City (1989–90), the United Nations Plaza in New York (1996) and the Palais Royal in Paris (2002) Still living and working in Milan, his position as director of the Fondazione Pomodoro over the last two decades has allowed him to promote the exhibition and funding of numerous artists, and also secured his own artistic legacy.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three silver-mounted glass match strikesC C May & Sons, Birmingham 1901 and John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1916 The largest of spherical form, featuring silver mounted green glass with a ridged surface and cavity for long matches; another featuring a silver mounted clear glass globe with a cavity for matches, atop a ridged glass circular spreading foot; and a third with maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham 1900, of small ovoid form, silver mounted green glass, ridged surface and a cavity for matches, height largest 9.5cm. (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A cased silver oryx and quartz crystal geode sculptureGarrard, London 1991 Of globe like form, a realistically cast oryx with finely chased detail, patinated to its horns, hooves and tail, mounted on a free-form silver base to the fore of an open white quartz geode, crystals sparkling, atop a turned spreading wooden base, encased in a bespoke two door opening Garrard case lined in velvet and closed with brass locks, height total 13cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chinese Famille Rose teapot and a cafe au lait ground, a prunus vase of baluster form, a clobbered vase, etc (5).Additional InformationThe clobbered vase with numerous chips to the rim, the vase with the metal interior with extensive crack to the body. The prunus vase with a hairline crack to the rim, The teapot af with extensive breaks and repairs, the cover with chips. The blue and white globe and shaft vase with a glue repaired break at rim.
CRUCHLEYS; a pair of mid-19th century terrestrial and celestial table globes, each with brass hour disk, calibrated brass meridian and raised on stained mahogany ring turned legs with similarly turned cross stretchers, the terrestrial globe detailed as exhibiting the discoveries in Equatorial Africa, North Pole and the new settlements and divisions of Australia, New Zealand, California and Texas, height approx 47cm, diameter of platform ring approx 45cm.Provenance: From the Farnworth Masonic Lodge, No.350.Additional InformationThe terrestrial globe has an area lost and repaired beneath the text, there is cracking and crazing throughout, several surface dents including a 12 x 8mm section in East Russia. General wear and tear throughout. The stand has some knocks to the edge and surface wear. The celestial example is catching slightly and has a few surface scratches and marks, a few surface dents and some knocks to the edges of the frame. Some small sections of the veneer are missing around the edge of the frame but overall a good pair of globes.
An oak Globe Wernicke style secretaire chest with pigeon holes and drawers above four short drawers, 87cm wide x 36cm deepCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
Assorted Costume Accessories, comprising an Edwardian cream silk two piece; cream lace apron with cotton ties; child's cream wool cape with embroidery; leather gloves, stockings, collars and modesty panels; black lace stole another similar in cream; Maltese lace, lace collars and a souvenir handkerchief for the Globe Theatre for their production of 'The Queens Handkerchief'; hat pins in a card box; woven paisley shawl with cream centre; two painted paper parasols, and three cotton and silk 1930s decorative parasols, brown silk umbrella with cloisonne handle (a.f.) etc (one box)Condition report: . Cream Edwardian Silk two piece- with areas of discolouration and staining, bust 30 inches, skirt waist - 21 inches. Apron also has areas of staining and discolouration but the lace appears intact. The childs cape with 11 inch collar with areas of staining and discolouration particulary around the lining and collar. The Paisley shawl with central small hole and a few others within the cream panel, approx dimensions 160cm by 160cm. Largest parasol brown silk with discolouration in the folds. Wear to the cane and metal work, the Cloisonne handle with significant losses. This parasol has not been pushed fully open. Brown embroidered example, with damage to ribs and stretchers and staining. Light floral example, some minor staining but generally ok. The Paisley example with small tears to the silk by the end tip. Navy paper example is ok and the the lighter one - fabric marked where the ribs are attached to the fabric, generally worn and not good condition.Please see additional images, condition report has not been carried out for all items, please specify items for further information.
EMILE GALLÉ (FRENCH, 1846-1904), A CAMEO GLASS VASE, of globe and shaft form, decorated with a foliate design against a pinkish ground, signed. 13.5cm highCONDITION REPORTTwo tiny chips to the neck rim, the neck with a few pin-head sized pits, which have taken colour, a 2mm long dark scratch like mark/inclusion near neck rim, light surface scratching.
Hayley Mills signed 10x8 black and white photo. Hayley Catherine Rose Vivien Mills (born 18 April 1946) is an English actress. The daughter of Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell, and younger sister of actress Juliet Mills, she began her acting career as a child and was hailed as a promising newcomer, winning the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her performance in the British crime drama film Tiger Bay (1959), the Academy Juvenile Award for Disney's Pollyanna (1960) and Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year - Actress in 1961. During her early career, she appeared in six films for Walt Disney, including her dual role as twins Susan and Sharon in the Disney film The Parent Trap (1961). Her performance in Whistle Down the Wind (a 1961 adaptation of the novel written by her mother) saw Mills nominated for BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Actor, Hugh Grant signed 6x4 black and white photograph. Grant (born 9 September 1960) is a British actor. His awards include a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Honorary César. As of 2018, his films have grossed a total of nearly US$3 billion worldwide from 29 theatrical releases. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Julie Christie signed 8x6 black and white photo. Julie Frances Christie (born 14 April 1940) is a British actress. An icon of the Swinging Sixties, Christie is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has appeared in six films ranked in the British Film Institute's BFI Top 100 British films of the 20th century, and in 1997, she received the BAFTA Fellowship. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Taron Egerton signed 10x8 colour photo. Taron Egerton ( born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. He is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award, and has received nominations for a Grammy Award and two British Academy Film Awards. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Geraldine Page signed 6x4 black and white photo. (November 22, 1924 - June 13, 1987) was an American actress. A career which spanned four decades across film, stage, and television, Page was the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four nominations for the Tony Award. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Maggie Smith signed 7x5 colour photo. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, CH DBE (born 28 December 1934) is an English actress. With an extensive career on screen and stage beginning in the mid-1950s, Smith has appeared in over 60 films and 70 plays. The recipient of several accolades, including two Academy Awards, a Tony Award and four Primetime Emmy Awards (making her one of few artists to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting) in addition to seven BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and five Screen Actors Guild Awards, she is one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses, and was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990 for contributions to the Arts, and a Companion of Honour in 2014 for services to Drama. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Actor, Matt Damon signed 8x6 colour photograph. Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. Ranked among Forbes' most bankable stars, the films in which he has appeared have collectively earned over $3. 88 billion at the North American box office, making him one of the highest grossing actors of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award from five nominations, and two Golden Globe Awards. He also received three BAFTA Award nominations, seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Hugh Laurie signed 6x4 black and white photo. James Hugh Calum Laurie CBE ( born 11 June 1959) is an English actor, author, comedian, director, musician and singer. He is known for portraying the title character, Dr. Gregory House on the Fox medical drama television series House (2004-2012), for which he received two Golden Globe Awards and nominations for numerous other accolades. He was listed in the 2011 Guinness World Records as the most watched leading man on television and was one of the highest paid actors in a television drama, earning £250, 000 ($409, 000) per episode of House. His other television credits include arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper in the miniseries The Night Manager (2016), for which he won his third Golden Globe Award, and Senator Tom James in the HBO sitcom Veep (2012-2019), for which he received his 10th Emmy Award nomination. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
An early 19th century celestial 12 inch table top globe by Dr Nevil Maskelyne, Astronomer Royale, sold by William and Samuel Jones, Holborn London, with brass meridian ring, on a mahogany stand with turned column and three outswept supports with pointed pad feet, the supports united by a centrally mounted compass, height 63cm, diameter overall 42cm.
An early 19th century celestial 12 inch table top globe by John & William Cary, inscribed 'Cary's New Celestial Globe on which are correctly laid down upwards of 3,500 stars selected from the most accurate observations and calculated for the year 1800, with the extent of each constellation precisely defined by Mr Gilpin of The Royal Society. Made and sold by J & W. Cary Strand London' with brass meridian ring, on a mahogany stand and with three outswept supports with pointed pad feet, height 50cm, diameter overall 48cm.
A good collection of vintage 20th century desk top tidy items include a semiprecious gemstone world globe raised on a circular brass base, and a Maritime brass magnifying glass stamped London along with a pair of spinning globe bookends, and a handheld desk magnifying glass. Measures 17cm tall.
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