A Chinese Qianlong enamel inkstand, the main pen compartment with hinged cover decorated in famille rose colours with a scene of figures in a garden, with fitted recesses for pounce pot, candlestick and inkwell, with removable liner and lid, the whole painted with leaves and flowers and pink floral ground borders. With original John Sparks retail box. 22 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep. Provenance: John Sparks, London. Purchased by the vendors in the late 1960s. This piece was loaned by the vendors to be included in an exhibition of Chinese Painted Enamel at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford in 1978, curated by Michael Gillingham.
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Flight Barr & Barr period Worcester ewer-shaped inkwell, modelled with an eagle and serpent, painted with birds, 9.5cm; modern Meissen group, Feeding the chickens; and a pair of Dresden porcelain figures.Qty: 4Condition report:Inkwell - the gilding to the eagle head spout is a little uneven so may be slightly restored. No chips, hairlines, or other evident restoration. Some scratches to the glazes including one over one of the birds.Chicken feeder - restored thumb of the outstretched hand, otherwise no restoration, chips, or damages. Dresden figures - both have restored arms and implements, the figure of Literature has a restored head as well. Music has missing fingers. Literature has a shallow chip near the base and numerous small chippings around the circumference of the base line.
Y  A GROUP OF GILT METAL MOUNTED GLASS OBJECTS OF VERTU MOSTLY 20TH CENTURY To include a Palais Royale style gilt metal string barrel, with scissors, barrel 9.5cm high, and assorted boxes, candlestick etc Saleroom Notice: One small box has tortoiseshell panel to its lid- please be aware this may result in CITES issues with export. Condition Report: Note- one small box has tortoiseshell panel to its lid- please be aware this may result in CITES issues from export. With rubbing and wear to gilding throughout- in some cases revealing large elements of underlying base materials. Some glass damages and replacements (notably the painted glass epergne to the shell ornament). Glass circular inkwell with broken stoppers, broken ink spout and other faults. Small box- printed plaque has dropped off All interiors to boxes have perished Other damages throughout.Estimate reflects generally worn condition and damages. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A SELECTION OF FRENCH GILT METAL MOUNTED GLASS VARIOUS DATES 20TH CENTURY Including: an oval moulded-glass trinket box and hinged cover, 15.5cm wide; a French electrotype casket, indistinct signature, 16.5cm wide, a Continental gilt metal mounted shell lobed casket, 18.5cm wide, an inkwell and cover and other vases and boxes Condition Report: All with rubbed gilding and remnants of polish to metalwork. Some wear and small fritting to glass throughout Pair floral bud vases- mounts slightly loose- possible reattached Large oval box- eagle finial probably later, top does not close neatly and is slightly distorted. - hob nailing is moulded not cut Circular box- hob nailing is moulded not cut, top distorted and does not close neatly- glue deposits to mounts 2 bud vases- one cut down Encrier- very rubbed- mounts detached Powder box and cover- body is cracked shell box- old glue residue throughout, glue has dried and shell is loose- some cracks Electrotype style box- very rubbed, no key- interior has perished With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Selection of Wemyss pottery incl. candlestick, inkwell with dolphins, cherry decorated inkwell, plate and tankard, max H25cm. All of these items are damaged, broken or restored in some way, usually in the form of hairline cracks. Condition report - The dolphin inkwell does have a large repaired crack through it, please see extra images. The other items are also all damaged in some way
A group of silver items, including a novelty inkwell designed as a bell. Birmingham, 1914. Patent number 638948 stamped to interior and no maker's mark, liner deficient, filled base, 6.4cm high, together with: a capstan inkwell, Chester, 1915, maker's mark rubbed, engraved with initials and dated 1950 to hinged cover, liner deficient, filled base, 4.5cm high; an Edwardian cigarette case, Birmingham, 1903, Albert Jackson, of rectangular form and engraved with scrolling foliate motifs, circular cartouche to side and gilding to interior, 8.3cm long; a further cigarette case, Birmingham, 1919, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd, the plain body of rectangular form, 12cm wide; a further cigarette case, Birmingham, 1923, Charles Edwin Turner, of rectangular form and engraved with scrolling foliate motifs and circular cartouche, 8.5cm long; a Victorian vesta case, Birmingham, 1876, maker's mark rubbed, engraved with scrolling foliate motifs and circular cartouche to side, 5.5cm long; a Victorian pepper shaker, Birmingham, 1892, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd, the ovoid body on a circular foot raised on a squared stepped base, 5.7cm high; and a weighted pepper shaker with glass liner, stamped sterling, 12cm high, total weighable silver approx. 9.5ozt (8)Condition Report: The two inkwells and the weighted pepper shaker with glass liner are not included in the weighable silver.
A pair of short Victorian silver candlesticks.Rupert Favell, London, 1885. The knopped stems spreading to fluted oval bases with beaded borders, removable sconces, bases filled, 11.2cm high, together with an Edwardian silver mounted glass inkwell, Birmingham, 1904, Arthur Willmore Pennington, the rectangular glass inkwell raised on four silver bracket feet to a scroll-chased silver band, the dual inkwells with hinged silver covers (detached), 7.6 x 15.5cm (3)
A novelty Victorian silver inkwell and lighter.James Edington, London, 1852. Modelled as a Roman oil lamp, the foliate scroll-chased body to a stylised bird handle, the bird holding a chain to domed cover in its beak, complete with original floral etched glass liner to interior and a plaited wick, 6.5cm high (inc. handle), 13.2cm long, approx. weight (exc. liner), 3.9ozt
A small group of silver including an inkstand. Various dates and makers. The inkstand designed with a scroll border and supporting a silver mounted glass inkwell and pen mount, stamped sterling, 13.5 x 19.5cm, together with: a cylindrical silver cigar box with acrylic lining, Birmingham, 1935, Joseph Gloster, with engine turned body, 12cm high; and a cigarette box with engine turned cover and wood lining, 9 x 10.8 x 5.3cm, weighable silver approx. 6.9ozt (3)Condition Report: weight includes inkstand and pen mount only
A collection of late 19th century/ early 20th century sterling silver table wares. Comprising a pair of openwork bonbon spoons, with ornate cast handles, marked for James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1911; a sauce ladle; a stilton scoop; a large sugar caster marked for C.E, London 1926; a smaller caster (in as found condition due to splits), two open work urn form pepperettes; and a weighted capstan inkwell. Total approximate weight of weighable silver 609 grams/19.90 OzT.
A 19th century French bronze inkwell The inkwell in the form of Cupid seated with a kettle drum to either side, all on a conforming base and standing on paw feet.20cm wide x 13cm high.Qty: 1Some signs of silver painting to the top of each drum. Each drum inkwell with the original glass liners, one with a slight chip. Signs of dust and possible polish to the surface overall. The cupid now only holding one drumstick rather than two.
An Asprey cased cocktail set together with an inkwell A bottle opener; ice cube tongs; and a Champagne bottle opening clamp; together with a square glass inkwell with silver mounts and lid.Qty: 2The cocktail set in generally good condition with light abrasions to the metal surfaces commensurate with very light use. The inkwell with tarnished silver, and very light scuffing and surface dirt to the glass.
Mid 19th century French porcelain inkwell, possibly Jacob Petit, circa 1884, modelled as a anthropomorphic bear seated within an armchair, wearing cap, gown and slippers, reading a letter to a small cub holding a bunch of flowers, upon a shaped and scrolling base, impressed and incised marks beneath, H19cmCondition Report: General wear including scratches and wear to decoration.Some losses to encrusted flowers in bouquet and to flowers on headdress, and some evidence of restoration to cap, and to flower garland which appears to have had a break.
19th century Staffordshire pottery Phrenology head inkwell, circa 1860, the head mapped out, upon a scrolling base with pen/ink recesses and rectangular plinth impressed 'By F. Bridges Phrenologist', H14cmCondition Report: General wear including crazing to the glaze.Evidence of significant damage and restoration to the head and neck.Please see additional images or enquire with the saleroom directly for further information.
Early 20th century Tiffany & Co three piece gilt bronze Adam pattern desk tray, of oblong form with three divisions, decorated with patera and husk swags, stamped beneath Tiffany Studios New York, inkwell H6.5cm W10.5cm, tray W24.5cmCondition Report: General light wear, predominantly in the form of scratches and surface wear to gilding.
Victorian silver travelling desk compendium, of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover opening to reveal a fitted gilt interior containing inkwell, vesta case, fold down candle holder and seal tray, hallmarked Thomas Johnson I, London 1871, also bearing retailer mark for Asprey Bon Street, H3.5cm W8cm D5.5cmCondition Report: General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of some surface scratches and some light wear to gilding.Overall good condition.

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