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Click here to subscribeChokwe basket or box, a Fang reliquary figure on box and a Luba / Hemba calabash figure (3) The tallest item measures 40cm high All lots in this Tribal and African Art Sale are sold subject to V.A.T. Therefore £100 hammer price will have Buyers premium on top and also an extra £20 in V.A.T. See news page at www.peterwilson.co.uk for more information on the history of this collection. Condition report: see terms and conditions.
NOAH LUBIN (born 1979); oil on canvas, abstract study of two musicians, signed, 119 x 99.5cm, block mounted but unframed. (D) CONDITION REPORT: We are unable to post this item, it is too big for our packaging. Please see www.adampartridge.co.uk/postage.php for alternatives. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk
Badge. Essex Rifles Militia Victorian OR’s shako plate circa 1867. A very fine and scarce blackened brass example. Large distinct coiled bugle horn. Two loops to reverse. Touch of verdigris otherwise VGC. Raised 23rd June 1759 at Colchester as the 2nd or East Essex Militia; redesignated Essex Rifles Militia in March 1853 and became 3rd Bn. Essex Regt. on 1st July 1881 at Warley. HLK noted this item ‘May 1867’. Hugh King Collection
Field Marshal Lord Methuen’s Victorian Cocked Hat A good example of the regulation pattern black silk bi-corn hat, with double gold bullion loop, purl button and gold/crimson tassels, fore and aft. Complete with 10 inch white over red feather plume. The interior with pale roan leather internal sweatband, and cream silk lining with tailor’s details of Cater & Co London. Contained in original metal storage tin, this remnants of a large paper label “Methuen”. The overall condition is good, but with some age wear, particularly to the plume feather. Remains a good exhibition item. Provenance: the Methuen Estate.
Indian Army. Presidency Volunteer Reserve Battalion Officer’s Binocular Case. A good brown leather case with ornate white metal fittings, the flap mounted with a white metal Guelphic crown above initials ‘PVRB’ in ornate script. The interior lined with yellow felt and containing a pair of binoculars with adjustable focus. Leather remains good, Binoculars with heavy age wear. (2 items) This Bengal unit bore this title 1888-1891 when it became Presidency Vol. Rifle Bn., later incorporated in the Calcutta Vol. Rifles. This item probably dates from around 1890 or fairly soon after.
Mid Victorian 1st Foot (Grenadier) Guards Sergeant’s Sword. A rare example of the pattern introduced Circa 1820 and carried to about 1852. This example with plain slightly curved blade, with fuller. The hilt with shagreen grip and brass wire binding. The brass stirrup shaped knuckle guard, incorporates the Regimental device of the Flaming Grenade and motto. The back strap and pommel form a lion’s head. Some age wear, with pitting to the blade, remains a good display item.
Austrian 19th Century Officer’s Cavalry Helmet. A good example, the skull of black japanned metal, with impressive gilt Austrian eagle helmet plate to the front. The gilt comb is embossed with a lion and serpent, this supporting a scarlet plume with horse hair tail. The interior with leather lining. Some professional restoration a very good exhibition item.
[FELIBIEN, A.] Description de la Grotte de Versailles. engraved title, plan & 14 plates (ex 20), 2 d-page. Paris, 1679; bound with: PERRAULT (C.) Labyrinte de Versailles. engraved title, plan, entrance plate & 39 other ('fable') plates, all (with text) window mounted to size with the first (folio) item. Paris, 1677. contemp. French mottled calf, gilt-decorated & panelled spine, red label, folio. * Perrault's celebrated Grotto de Thetis, destroyed in 1648; his Labyrinthe (removed in 1778); book label of the Rev. John Vane.
WILLIAM BOWNESS (1809-1867) Portrait of Mary, (1787-1866), daughter of John Baddeley of Shelton, wife of John Wood, three-quarter length, wearing black dress with lace collar and cuffs and floral head dress holding a fan in her right hand, oil on canvas, 49 x 39in (124.4 x 99.1cm)This portrait is sold with two other nineteenth century portraits by other hands depicting Agnes (daughter of Nathan Hibbert) and a Portrait of Nicholas Price Wood of Brownhills; three (3) AMENDMENT - First item in lot previously described as English School 19th Century. The artists name should read William Bowness (1809-1867) , inscribed and dated 1861 on the reverse
A RARE SILVER-PLATED BRASS INCLINING DIAL BY J. SISSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1740 the 4½in. diameter dial with sprung folding gnomon signed I Sifson / LONDON, the hours running IIII-XII-VIII, inner degree scale running 140º-0-140º, hinged by 'XII' to baseplate with hinged latitude arm, level recess, and inset 2¼in. glazed compass with blued-steel needle, contained in fitted plush-lined Morocco leather case -- 5¼in. (13.3cm.) square Exhibited: The Clockwork of the Heavens, Asprey & Company, London, November 1973, item 55 (Private Collection). Jonathan Sisson (1690-1749) worked from the Strand and was father of Jeremiah Sisson who continued between 1749-1783. Both signed their instruments 'J. Sisson' and distinguishing between them has long been debated without conclusion.
CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934) The Royal Yacht 'Britannia' racing at the Rothesay Regatta; 'Zenita' Wins the King's Cup; the Royal Yacht ['Victoria & Albert III'] at Rothesay; and the Fleet at the tail of the Bank Grisaille and watercolour The lower three graphics signed 'Charles Dixon' (lower left), dated 1920 (lower left) and initialled 'CD' (top left) 17½ x 29in. (44.5 x 73.5cm.) Provenance: N.R. Omell: Marine Paintings of the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries, 1986, item no. 35.
A 1920s MODEL GUN TURRET FROM METAL OFF THE SCUTTLED IMPERIAL GERMAN BATTLESHIP HELGOLAND the well-made model fashioned as an inkstand in the form of a revolving gun turret, the inner lid marked "Cast from Metal ex-surrendered German Battleship Helgoland", Thos. W. Ward Ltd., Sheffield, 1922, with two aluminium ink reservoirs, an attractive item, extreme width -- 7½ins. (19cms.) Helgoland was the nameship of a small class of three battleships and one battle-cruiser ordered for the Imperial Navy during the celebrated Anglo-German 'Arms Race' of the early 20th century. Built at Kiel, Helgoland herself was 549 feet in length with a 94 foot beam and displaced 25,200 tons deep loaded. With a main armament of 12-12in. guns, she could cruise at 20 knots and must have been a hugely impressive sight at full speed. In action at Jutland, in Vice-Admiral Schmidt's 1st Squadron, she was interned at Scapa Flow when the High Sea's fleet surrendered after the November 1918 Armistice. Laid up idle for six months, Helgoland was scuttled along with the rest of the fleet on 21st June 1919, after which began the famous salvage operation which lasted throughout the 1920s.
A RARE BOOKCASE/DISPLAY CABINET MADE FROM FOUDROYANT OAK AND COPPER BY GOODALL, LAMB & HEIGHWAY, CIRCA 1899 modelled as a ship's stern and quarter lights with copper strap hinges and banner inscribed 1798 FOUDROYANT 1801, carved wreaths and rope border, rudder head and securing chains, copper maker's provenance label secured within -- 40 x 64 x 19in. (101.5 x 162.5 x 48cm.) Item no.36 in Goodall's catalogue is described as Wall Cabinet in 'Foudroyant' oak, with finely-modelled copper enrichments, &c. Suggested by the stern of the 'Foudroyant'. £60. 0s 0d. Originally there would have been a shaped taffrail with lamps and a profile of Nelson in copper.
GREAT BRITAIN, 1933 Provincial Airways. Superb written up collection on album pages with eleven flown covers inc double flown item. Contains printers proof in black on white un-glazed card of special 3d vignette, set of 15 impressions on five different coloured papers in black, brown & blue. Also colour trials in different dual colours on white paper (16). A further set of proofs on coloured papers with stamp printed in green (4). An imperforate proof-sheet in orange & initialled by the designer, also another imperforate sheet in issued colours. A trial run of perforating machine used for the vignette. A number of examples of different plate printings in complete panes of four. An amazing collection with some very rare items!
Zeppelin Raids. Leaflet distributed after the raid on Sept 8th 1915 over South East London; "How to insure your life and homefree." By subscribing to local newspapers "The STar" and "The Daily News" your life and home were insured against Zepplein and bomb damage (286x220 mm) unfolded. Rare item!
POSTAL HISTORY : ANTIGUA, 1834 entire sent by packet and addressed Wells, Somerset. An interesting and historical correspondence talking about slaves and the Colonial legislation of 1st Aug 1834. It talks about the different clauses; .."we are required by law supply pay - lodging, medicine, medical care... and all other allowances which they are now entitled to as slaves... In the 7 clause it appears the Negro can leave the Estate and go to another Master if he pleases and can leave his occupation as a labourer... I hope the bill in it's present form will not pass." Has an Anigua dated h/s 'JA 13, 1834'. A superb item!
Entertainment Celebrity collection of signed photos 16 autographs includes Zach Braff signed Colour 8x12 photograph from American medical comedy drama Scrubs, Colour 8x12 photograph from Being Human autographed by actor Russell Tovey. Slight crease to the left hand side of the photo, Colour 8x12 photograph from the 2011 period romantic comedy film Hysteria, autographed by actor Jonathan Pryce who also starred in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, Colour 8x12 photograph from the acclaimed 2009 film An Education, autographed by main star Carey Mulligan. She was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for this role, Colour 6x4 portrait dedicated and signed by comedy writer Stephen Merchant, who writes alongside Ricky Gervais. £10 AF129 Colour 8x10 photo of the cast of Mojo signed by Colin Morgan and Tom Rhys Harries, Small vintage postcard autographed by The Barrie Brothers, singers who won Opportunity Knocks five times! Nice little item, Colour 8x12 photograph from American medical comedy drama Scrubs autographed by main star Zach Braff, Colour 8x12 photo of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington and Greg James. Signed by Ricky's writing partner Stephen Merchant, Colour 8x12 photograph autographed by Walter Mondale who served as Vice President under Jimmy Carter., Colour 8x12 photograph from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows autographed by actor Steffan Rhodri, seen here with Daniel Radcliffe in a scene from the film, Colour 8x12 photograph autographed by former WWE wrestler Mick Foley, Rare Celebrity Golf Cup flyer for the event at Celtic Manor. Autographed by a wealth of celebrity golfers including Steve Redgrave, Rob Brydon, Matt Dawson and more, Copy of Fabulous magazine autographed by Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson. Good Condition
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Figurine "Fisherman and Boy" Unsigned. Affixed to inlaid base. Small loss to pipe stem. Figure measures 8" H. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $45.00
Four (4) 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Side Chairs with Rush Seats each with a Color Engraving to the Back Splat. Unsigned. Loose, Rubbing, Wear, Minor Wood Losses and Repairs Consistent with Age and Use Otherwise Good Antique Condition. Measure 33-1/2 Inches Tall and 18 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
after: Demetre Chiparus, Romanian (1886-1947) Bronze and Ivory Sculpture, on Stepped Onyx base, Dancer. Signed to Onyx. Very good condition. Measures 13-3/4 inches tall and 12-1/4 inches wide, (with base measures 20-1/4 inches tall). This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey or New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $185.00
19th Century Continental Oil on Canvas, Nativity of Jesus. Unsigned. Good restored, relined condition. Measures 33-1/2 inches tall and 27-1/2 inches wide, frame measures 39-1/2 inches tall and 33 inches wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
after: Demetre Chiparus, Romanian (1886-1947) Polychrome Bronze and Ivory Sculpture, on Stepped Onyx base, Dancer. Signed to Onyx. Very good condition. Measures 20 inches tall and 19-1/2 inches wide, (with base measures 26-1/2 inches tall). This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey or New York is Not Available for this Lot. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Vintage Graduated 7mm-38mm Ivory Bead necklace. Unsigned. Minor age splits otherwise good condition. Measures 31 inches long. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey or New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $30.00
Lot of Three (3) Chinese Carved Ivory Items. This lot includes a wiseman figure 6", Buddha figure (minor loss to edge), mystery ball on stand (no longer attached and with interior damage). Unsigned. Condition as described. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $35.00
18/19th Century Tric-Trac French Mahogany Backgammon Table. The top "cover" with leather writing surface opens to a backgammon table on ebony with ivory and wood inlays. Vertical and Carved Feet on bronze castors. 2 side drawers. Complete with 30 playing pieces, 2 leather cups and a pair of dice. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Measures 29" H x 45" L x 22" D. This item was legally imported into the United States. Shipping: Third party.
after: Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet, French (1880-1950) Art Nouveau style Bronze and Ivory Sculpture on stepped onyx base. Unsigned. Good condition. Measures 13-1/2 inches tall and 6 inches wide, 18-1/2 inches tall with base. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California, Connecticut, New Jersey or New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $85.00
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