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Click here to subscribeA pair of pierced silver bonbon dishes with scrolling foliate decoration raised on pedestal bases (Sheffield 1867 by Harrison Brothers and Howson) 3.5 cm high together with a Victorian silver miniature twin handled tray embossed with fruits raised on ball feet (Birmingham 1890 by Vale Brothers & Sermon) total length 16 cm together with a pierced silver and embossed bon bon dish and a rectangular silver dressing table tray with embossed decoration 16 oz
λ Peter Howson (Scottish b.1958) The Noble DosserWoodcut, 1987Signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 30/30, printed and published by Glasgow Print Studio180.5 x 120.5cm (71 x 47¼ in.)Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's, Olympia, 23 November 2006, lot 102Condition Report: Under glass, unexamined out of glazed frame. Executed on two sheets of paper. Joined horizontally through the centre, this is not a fixed join as the works appear to be coming apart at the edges. Light surface dirt throughout. Condition Report Disclaimer
1953 MV Agusta 123.5cc Monoalbero Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 150171Engine no. 150027•Over-the-counter racer for privateers•Imported new by Bill Webster•Part of the Phil Morris Collection since c.2009Although best known for their four-cylinder four-strokes, multiple World Championship-winning MV-Agusta built lightweights throughout its manufacturing career, and in its early days listed small two-strokes and even a scooter. The racing 125cc two-strokes were a major success, winning the arduous Milan-Taranto road race in 1950, '51 and '52, but at World Championship level the MVs were outclassed by the four-stroke FB-Mondial with its twin-overhead-cam engine. Count Agusta's response was to hire Gilera's chief designer Piero Remor together with its chief mechanic, Arturo Magni. However, the new Remor-designed 125cc four-stroke was not an immediate success, and it was only following Mondial's withdrawal from racing that MV bagged its first 125cc World Championship, Cecil Sandford taking the riders' title in 1952. The following year MV offered an over-the-counter racer for privateers, which was developed directly from the works bikes. Italian regulations for the domestic 'Formula Sport' stipulated that machines should have only a single camshaft and four gears, and so the monoalbero (single-camshaft) 125 racer was born. Like its bialbero (twin-cam) progenitor, the SOHC 125 employed a train of gears to drive its upstairs cam. Bore and stroke were 53x56mm and the motor breathed via a 27mm Dell'Orto racing carburettor, eventually producing a maximum of 16bhp at 10,300rpm. The cycle parts were virtually an exact copy of the '52 works bikes', featuring a tubular duplex loop frame, telescopic front fork with central hydraulic damper, and swinging-arm rear suspension. Brakes were full-width aluminium-alloy: 7' diameter at the front, 6' at the rear. Dry weight was 165lbs and the top speed over 90mph. Because Italy's long-distance road races, such as the Moto Giro d'Italia and Milan-Taranto required that machines be street legal and possess lights, a flywheel generator formed part of the specification. The MV Agusta monoalbero 125 racer proved an enormous success, remaining in production until 1956 and continuing to offer privateers a competitive ride in the 125cc class for many years thereafter. This monoalbero was brought into the UK by MV importer Bill Webster. In the past it has been claimed that this particular machine was ridden by Webster in the Isle of Man TT races in the early/mid-1950s before being passed on to Mike Hailwood for 1957 (see Brooks Auctioneers' Stafford sale catalogue description from April 2000 on file). However, there is no documentary evidence on file to support these claims. It has been suggested that this MV may be the one ridden by Don Whelan in the 1960 Isle of Man Ultra-Lightweight TT, in which he failed to finish. Following Whelan's death, that machine passed to Ivan Rhodes, who raced it once at Cadwell Park. It then passed to Harry Phillips and his son Ron (of Fahron Engineering fame) circa 1966. Ron fitted a Bultaco engine into the MV before it was sold on. In the late 1970s, Ron received a letter from someone in Surrey stating that they had retrieved the original engine. Ron has confirmed to Bonhams that the machine he obtained from Ivan Rhodes is not the one offered here. The machine in this sale was purchased in 1985 from a Bugatti collector in Gloucester (believed to be Geoffrey St John) by well-known collector Eric Biddle for John Howson. Harold Lomas (father of World Champion Bill Lomas) then rebuilt the engine circa 1986/1987. In 1998 the MV was purchased from John Howson by collector Martyn Simpkins, who was Brooks' vendor in 2000. The machine's purchaser at that time was the late Jim Lilley, from whose estate it was acquired by Phil Morris circa 2009. Phil commissioned the fabrication of the 'dustbin' fairing the machine features today. Further research into this machine's may yet prove rewarding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A selection of silver, to include bonbon dish stamped 925, silver card case, silver matchbox sleeves, silver vesta, etc. gross weight of solid silver items 12.70ozt.Condition report: Overall condition good to fairBonbon dish - sits flatCard case- D Bros, Birmingham, 1938, light scratches, closes to, monogram to frontEmbossed matchbox sleeve - James Deakin & Sons, Chester, 1902, sits flat, base slightly misshapenPlanished matchbox sleeve- part deficient, Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Chester, 1903Silver vases - dents, marks worn, Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, London, 1931Vesta - Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester, 1906, shallow dent to side, monogram to frontCigar cutter - W M Ltd, Birmingham, 1969Dog - marks worn, B Muller & Son, Chester, leg with crackCork - Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd, Birmingham, 1988Napkin rings - Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, London, 1958Embossed silver lidded jar - some nibbles to glass base, lid with losses, marks partially worn, Chester, 1904Planished silver lidded jar - dents to corners, marks worn, Chester, 1911, chip and nibbles to glass base
A Victorian hallmarked silver bowl having pierced Islamic style lattice work to the body, hallmarked for George Howson, London, 1862, with an Art Nouveau trinket tray having embossed foliate decoration along the rim and stamped sterling to the base. Measures 14cm length. Total weight 72g. Bowl measures 8cm diameter.
A Fine Quality - Early 20th Century Queen Anne Shaped Sterling Silver Lidded Tea Caddy of Pleasing Design and Proportions. George - Howson, Harrison Bothers Makers Mark, Hallmark Sheffield 1921. Height 3.25 Inches - 8.20 cms & Diameter 4.25 Inches - 10.65 cms. 289.7 grams - 9 ozs 18 grams. All Aspects of Condition Are Excellent.
A George III silver cream jug with reeded rim & angular handle, London 1804 by Stephen Adams ?,( 4.55 oz); a silver shell-shaped dish, Sheffield 1918 by Harrison Bros & Howson,( 2.11 oz); a small glass receptacle with silver lid, Birmingham 1910 by A. Round; & a silver receipt spike with embossed decoration, Birmingham 1910 by Charles Penny Brown.
* PETER HOWSON OBE (SCOTTISH b. 1958), THE NIGHT CABIN oil on canvas, signed image size 180cm x 120cm (70.86 x 47.24 inches), overall size 195cm x 135cm Framed. Note: This very large and impressive painting was a private commission from "around 1980". The commission was inspired by Howson's "The Cabin" but the owner wanted a much larger picture. "The Cabin" was a substantial 90cm x 60cm oil on canvas but "The Night Cabin" is almost exactly four times the size."The Cabin" was later sold by Sotheby's (Bond Street, London) on 1st September 2004, lot 810. "The Night Cabin" has been a much loved painting for many years but the only owner recently downsized and no longer has a suitable location for such a large painting. We are grateful to Peter Howson OBE for authenticating this work. Since "The Night Cabin" arrived at our premises numerous viewers have suggested that the work has strong, but unintended, "lockdown" connotations. Peter Howson is one of Britain's best known and valuable contemporary artists. Howson's work is often controversial, complex, instantly recognisable and, at his best, simply brilliant. He is one of very few living British artists who's larger works command gallery prices of £100,000 or more and has long been collected by a host of well known celebrities from the UK and the US.
A loaded silver three-branch candelabra by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1967, with bell shaped sconces and scrolling arms, set to a tapering stem upon stepped circular base, 20.8cm high, together with a pair of loaded silver candlesticks by Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd, Birmingham 1992, each 19.1cm high (3)
A silver mounted photograph frame by Keyford Frames Ltd, London 1987, of shaped rectangular form with vacant oval cartouche above heart-shaped aperture, reeded decoration to border, 19.3cm x 13.5cm, together with another silver mounted photograph frame by Kitney & Co, London 2007, of plain polished rectangular form, 20.5cm x 15.4cm, a similar example by Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd, London 2009, 19.8cm x 15cm, and a further eight silver mounted photo frames of assorted sizes, dates and makers (11)
George III silver cream jug of compressed baluster form, with fluted decoration and gadrooned border, on four ball feet (london 18080. Makers mark rubbed. Together with a 1930s silver sauce boat of conventional form, with gadrooned border and open scroll handle, on three hoof feet (Sheffield 1935). Harrison Brothers & Howson. All at approximately 12ozs. Sauceboat 17.5cm across.together. (2)
Late Victorian Silver three piece tea set, comprising teapot of compressed baluster form, with half fluted decoration and gadrooned borders, hinged domed cover and ebony loop handle, on an oval base, matching sugar and cream jug (Sheffield 1900). Harrison Brothers and Howson. Together with a silver plated coffee pot. Approximately 35ozs weighable silver. Teapot 29cm across. (4)
A PAIR OF GEORGE V SILVER CANDLESTICKS, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1916, the circular base with reeded rim and a band of stylised petals, raised on a knopped baluster stem with fluted section and conforming decoration, the detachable circular sconce with reeded rim, weighted. Approx. 26cm highCONDITION REPORTMarks clear - maker's mark double-struck to one stick; one sconce with maker's mark 'GH' (possibly George Howson), the other overstruck with G&S Co Ld mark; all pieces with conforming date letter. Both stand upright, very minor rocking to base of one. Various small dings throughout; light surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use
PETER HOWSON OBE (Scottish, born 1958); oil on canvas, 'Head Study', signed, 41 x 30.5cm, framed. (D)Provenance: Private collection in London.Additional InformationIn good condition throughout.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
PETER HOWSON OBE (Scottish, born 1958); pastel, study of a male figure, signed, 60 x 45cm, framed and glazed. (D)Provenance: Private collection in London.Additional InformationIn good condition.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
PETER HOWSON OBE (Scottish, born 1958); large oil on canvas, 'Henrik', study of the Celtic legendary centre forward Henrik Larsen, signed, 76 x 91.5cm, framed. (D)Provenance: Private collection in London.Additional InformationIn good condition, a couple of tiny scuffs to the frame.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
PETER HOWSON OBE (Scottish, born 1958); oil on canvas, face study, signed, 30.5 x 25.5cm, framed. (D)Provenance: Private collection in London.Additional InformationA couple of tiny marks to the frame but overall in good condition.This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
A silver card tray, of octagonal form with raised pierced edge on four feet, personal inscription to reverse, hallmarked Sheffield 1913, makers mark for Harrison Brothers & Howson and retailed by Robinson & Co. Shrewsbury, width approx. 23cm. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £15 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered UK only address
VICTORIAN SILVER SMELLING SALTS HOLDER & A VESTA CASE, London 1884 and Birmingham 1900, the cylindrical holder chased with leaf and bird decoration and applied probably gold shield shape cartouche (inscribed), the flip lid showing a gilt interior with stopper and cracked interior glass container, Maker George Howson, the vesta case with leaf chased decoration and vacant shield shape cartouche, Maker William Thorneywork (lid hinge spring lacking)
A small Ruskin Pottery vase designed by Howson Taylor, baluster form, stencilled to the shoulder with a fruiting vine band, in green on a blue ground, an Ashby Guild miniature vase, a Royal Doulton Titanium vase and a collection of ceramics, painted scissor mark to Ruskin vase, hairlines, 10.5cm. high (a lot) Provenance The David Coachworth and Peter Myers Collection.
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