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Click here to subscribeA 19th century copper coal receiver, with brass bale handle, the cylindrical body with rivet type decoration, height excluding handle, 31 cm, diameter 35 cm. CONDITION REPORT: Overall in good order. The body has numerous little dents which would be expected with something of such an age. There is quite a bit of solder beneath the rim which has been there for some time. The metal is a good thick gauge. This item is ready to be used.
An Aspreys of London silver bookmark, Birmingham 1932, with engine turned decoration, in original case of issue, 7 cm long (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: There is no engraving other than the manufacturers engine turned decoration. The spring by the main joint does not appear to be working but it is intact. At the opposing end of the shaft the small stem does rotate. The item fits the box as it should and there do not appear to be any missing pieces. There is only one spring on the mechanism. The hallmarks are clear. The presentation case is in good order throughout. It has the instructions for use applied to the underside of the box.
A Sevres Porcelain Ecuelle cover and stand, date letter F for circa 1758/59/59, each piece with a kidney shaped cartouche depicting maritime figures by a harbour with ships, the centre of the stand decorated with maritime trophies all against a "bleu nouveau ground" and with later applied jewelled decoration around the cartouches and sides, the Ecuelle and stand with blue painted interlaced L's enclosing the letter F and with semi quaver painters mark for Louis Gabrielle Chulot (French 1736-1824). Sevres Porcelain makers & marks of the 18th Century by Carl Christian Dauterman notes Chulot as working 1755-1800. Similar examples can be found in the Royal Collection Trust and The Victorian & Albert Museum. The Ecuelle 15 cm diameter (excluding handles), the stand 24.5 cm diameter, overall height 13 cm. This item has been in the current vendors family since the 1960's (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The gilding on the handle is rubbed. There is a 6 cm long x 5 mm deep section of the interior rim missing. There is very light gilding to the rim. The panel depicting the figure standing in a boat has three small beads of jewelling missing around the edge. The beading around the opposing panel appears to be intact. There are three small white jewels missing to the left of the first panel. Near the same section there is a small piece of red enamel missing from what flanks the central jewel between the panels. On the opposing central decoration which flanks the handle there is a small piece of red enamel missing at the top of the decoration near the handle itself. The lid appears to be free from any cracks or restorations. The jewelling that frames both panels on the bowl is intact. The jewelling and gilt decorations between each panel flanking the handles all appears to be intact. The gilding on the handles appears to be intact and good. There is minor gilding rubbing to the rim. There are no signs of any chips, cracks or post production faults or restorations. There are three small glaze blemishes to the left of one handle but these are production faults. Overall the bowl is in very good order. On the stand, one panel has a single piece of jewelling missing from its border. The opposing panel has three small pieces of jewelling missing. The jewels and gilt decoration between each panel appears to be in good order throughout. The gilding to the centre is rubbed. The centre section also shows pitting from the kiln. The painted decoration on all pieces appears to be free from any significant or obvious surface scratches. On the underside of the stand there are some very small surface scratches but not instantly notable. The gilding on the underside appears to be good. There are small air bubbles on the underside which is a manufacturing fault. Overall this is a very nice example.
A Chinese cloisonne incense burner, mid to late 20th century, with pierced lid with Ruyi head shoulder and decorated throughout with flowers, 12.8 cm diameter, 14.8 cm high. CONDITION REPORT: There are small chips to the enamel on the underside of the foot rim. Where the legs join each other at the scrolls the join is particularly poor in two of the legs, however this does not detract from the overall appearance. Other than these this item appears to be in good order with no major faults.
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany armchair, the exposed showframe being satinwood crossbanded, boxwood and ebony strung and raised on tapered legs of square section terminating in brass castors. CONDITION REPORT: The chair is structurally very sound with no repairs or restoration. There are no loose joints. The exposed showframe has all the usual scuffs and marks that one would expect from an item of this age but no significant issues. There are some old minor stress fractures to the veneers and crossbanding. There are however no significant losses. The front right-hand leg has an old stress fracture but there is no movement. All castors are original and present. The upholstery is serviceable. There are no springs protruding underneath the seat and the chair is comfortable. There are no holes, tears or stains to the upholstery.
A Georgian glass tazza, late 18th/early 19th century, circular top with raised rim upon an inverted slightly wrythen tapering stem, all upon a domed circular base with folded foot, 27.5 cm diameter, 15 cm high. CONDITION REPORT: This item appears to be in good order throughout with no obvious chips, cracks, faults or restorations.
A burr elm "To hand" tray, designed by John Makepeace OBE, double sided with short gallery of magnolia wood, 35.5 cm diameter. CONDITION REPORT: This item is in good condition throughout. It is very tactile and has no obvious faults. There is an applied label on the reverse noting "Burr English Elm (Ulmus Procera), Made in Southern England John Makepeace, Parnham House". It is further impressed to the centre "John Makepeace, Designers & Makers". The item hails from a local house within the area.
A MOULDED VENEERED ROSEWOOD ARMCHAIR with shaped cream leather cushion, waisted raked back with deep curved head rest, down-turned arm, on chromed support with six legs, 36 1/2" x 23 1/4" x 40 1/2" (Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Negra) CITES regulations on post 1947 furniture requires this rosewood item to have an Article 10 certificate. This is available for inspection particularly for those buying for commercial purposes) This item may not comply with the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) Regulations 1988 and for this reason it should not be used in a private dwelling (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A SCANDINAVIAN ROSEWOOD SIDEBOARD, 1960's, the fascia with three doors with slatted panels and brass drop handles, flanked to one side by three drawers, mildly raised rounded sides, on plain turned supports joined by stretchers, label for A. H. McIntosh, Scotland, 79" x 17 3/4" x 30 1/2" (Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Negra) CITES regulations on post 1947 furniture requires this rosewood item to have an Article 10 certificate. This is available for inspection particularly for those buying for commercial purposes) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A small AID stamped aluminium aircraft propeller, 14” overall, probably from an aircraft external generator or pump; an RFC cap badge mounted on a brass shell base ashtray; an RAF swagger cane, worn; 3 WWII official aircraft recognition booklets; an RAF Flying Training Manual, dated 1926 (worn); an RAF pale khaki “housewife”, dated “9.25”; an ERII RAF mug; 2 medallions in boxes, and another item. Average GC
A Prussian Garde officer’s pickelhaube, with enamelled Garde star plate, brass mounts which would originally have been gilt, including fluted spike with perlring and cross base, white metal chin scales, national and state rosettes, leather sweat band and silk lining. GC (some warping to skull, patent leather a bit lumpy, probably a composite item)
An importnat bronze helmet formed from two curved segments each with a flared rim, nasal, raised panels to the upper section of the bowl, repousse ridge forming curved brows; integral cheek-plate to each side, curved with a straight forward edge; and attached with hinges as separate pieces. The helmet is decorated with the Horns of Zeus Amun symbol, possibly used by a soldier who fought under Alexander III the Great. The item comes with a COA and custom made stand. - 285mm, 930 grams - ca.500-400BC - Property of a Manchester collector; acquired in the 1980s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
This is a truly amazing bowl from Cyprus, dating to the Early Bronze Age around 3900-4700 years ago! It comes from the famous collection of Desmond Morris, was published and exhibited in a museum. The item was exhibited in the Ashmolean Museum in 1985. This heavy mottled bowl belongs to the class of red polished ware; the clay was covered with red slip which was then burnished to produce a high polish. It is shallow and has a rounded base. There are two lugs on the rim and a third lug, pierce horizontally, below one of these; The rim lug on the opposite side was pierced vertically twice. And this extra feature is most wonderful; when you turn the bowl over, this third lug suddenly changes into a human face. The shape of the face and the nose are indicated in relief, the two piercings become the eyes, and two small incisions below become the nostrils! It is this type of extra that makes collecting antiquities so special and also so personal; more than 4000 years ago someone created this face and now, after all these years, it is still staring at us; it feels almost as if one can bridge the time gap and is in touch with the ancient artist, right across the ages. The bowl was published: Desmond Morris, The Art of Ancient Cyprus (1985), p.151, pl 184. Provenance: Ex. Collection Desmond Morris (DM-MRP/29= Desmond Morris; Mottled red polished ware 29 (Christies London 14 may 2002, Lot 4) then collection of collection Pietro Villari. - 255mm,938gr - ca.2700-1900BC - Provenance: Ex. Collection Desmond Morris (DM-MRP/29= Desmond Morris; Mottled red polished ware 29 (Christies London 14 may 2002, Lot 4) then collection of collection Pietro Villari. All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
An Interesting medieval military ring - "Thumb's ring" with intricate decoration on the bezel. Such rings were often used by the archers in the Saxon army to protect their nails from the string of the bow. Superb item. - 22mm(inner diameter), 12 grams - ca. 1000 AD - Property of a London gentleman, professional collector of military artifacts; purchased in Oxford in the 1990s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
A WWI British 'Brodie' steel helmet, a MkI rimless example with liner, net and strap and period personalised painted embellishment inc 1915-1918 (centred by a crown), the owners name and rank, Sgt L.Fletcher 13950 (South Staffs Reg't) and various countries with famous battles, Somme, Ypres etc, a totally unique item
A British 'hunting sword' circa 1750, brass hilted with shell style crossguard both heavily embossed brass, as is knuckle bar, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard blade 21" overall with sawback for 14", complete sword and scabbard 26 1/2" long, a rare item in overall good condition (blade stained)
Good antique Chinese carved ivory lidded urn on timber stand, intricately carved dragon form to lid, and deeply carved figures to body of urn, carved ring handles, to carved three leg base, on fitted carved wood stand, character marks to base of lid and urn. C:1900, NB This item may not be exported. (Height 25cm approx, total).
RARE No.2 of 5 only ' FDC. 30th Anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm attack on Tirpitz in Altenfjord 3rd April 1944. Signed by CAPTAIN J.L. GILLEBO Royal NorgeAir Force and his engineer LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GERRY AMES. Included with item, 3-page copy of letter from Tirpitz crew member Alfred Zuma and photo of Tirpitz in Altenfjord. Letter gift to collector from Major Hubert C. 'Nick' Knilans DSO DFC USAAF who served with 617 Squadron on their attack on Tirpitz. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Rare unusual signed Victoria Cross item 'STOWELL IN THE BLACKMORE VALE' by LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIC CHARLES TWELVES WILSON VC of the East Surrey Regiment and Somaliland Camel Corps. Award gazetted 14th October 1940. He was the first army VC of WWII. The booklet is a history of his village. Personally signed for collector. (Note: greying due to photocopying only). Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Two German porcelain menu holders, applied putto, 14 cm high, Continental, nodding and other figures and items (2 boxes)Report by RBMost items have small chips and slight loss, some are modern, if you see an item in the photographs which you would like a detailed report on we would be pleased to supply this on individual items.
A collection of items some new with labels still on!! A claret suit, size 12, 32" length, in a mock suedette fabric, circa 1980's, and a pair of grey pinstriped trousers M&S (new) Per Una; a John Lewis cream top (new); a lilac linen look suit with decorative beadwork and a pale lilac short item applique / broderie anglais, blouse with a scallop hem, (3 piece) Eastex 1980 - a red corduroy ¾ coat - Per Una M&S size 12, new, and a blue mottled type jacket, edged in navy braiding with brass buttons and packet flaps by the Bond Street collection (1980's) (6)
Ukulele banjo, Dallas model D, Birdseye maple finish, badged George Formby, in caseSerial number D1001 (third zero over-stamped "1")Both serial numbers on the D model and the E model were not identical, nevertheless they were very similarly styled and they were both definitely the prototypes given to Formby to test by George Houghton & Sons, Birmingham 1936. The Formby range was first brought out for public sale in 1938.Provenance; used by George Formby on stage (reference letters included covering purchase of instrument from Beryl Formby in 1952; the letters may also explain how clients father acquired the Dallas model C instrument, see item 4) the George Formby badge has been blacked out for stage use. The original vellum (marked up in feint pencil with key and song titles for stage use) plus the original strings are also included. Clients father understood this to be one of four model D instruments owned by Formby. Possibly also used in a Formby film (see subsequent research by George Formby Society member identifying a Dallas model D as having been used for "Auntie Maggie's Remedy" in the George Formby film "Turned out nice Again").
Taxidermy: Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury: A truly colossal glass dome containing three plumed birds of paradise (Paradises minor) 87cm high Very few domes of this size survive (this one being upwards of 150 years old); each was hand blown - an exhausting and difficult process. A particularly interesting thing about this item is that at the time of the item’s creation, very few birds of paradise would have reached Britain, so historically this would have been regarded as an exceptional piece. It was assembled by Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury, who was one of the major figures in early Victorian taxidermy, and the small label at the back of the dome’s groundwork is consistent with the style of label he was using in the early 1860s.
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