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Click here to subscribeTäbris Läufer Teppich. Sehr feine Knüpfung.344 cm x 81 cm. Handgeknüpft. Korkwolle und Seide auf Baumwolle. Wohl unbenutzt, alte Lagerware. Zustand siehe Fotos. Versand kann organisiert werden.Tabriz runner rug. Very fine weave. 344 cm x 81 cm. Hand-knotted. Cork wool and silk on cotton. Probably unused, old stock item. See photos for condition. Shipping can be organised.
Rangierlok. Diesellok V23. "Piko". H0.Artikel-Nummer 22491. Das PIKO-Modell der Baureihe V23 "Kreisel-Lok" ist eine universell verwendbare Lok, die sich für den Rangier- und Streckendienst eignet. In Originalverpackung. Neuwertig. Funktion und Vollständigkeit nicht geprüft. Zustand siehe Fotos. Versand kann organisiert werden.Shunting Locomotive. Diesel locomotive V23. H0. "Piko. Item number 22491. The PIKO model of the class V23 "Kreisel-Lok" is a universally usable locomotive that is suitable for shunting and mainline service. In original packaging. As good as new. Function and completeness not tested. See photos for condition. Shipping can be organised.
Salor Torba. Turkmenistan. Antik.44 cm x 126 cm. Handgeknüpft. Wolle auf Wolle. Frühes Sammlerstück. Wohl Naturfarben vor 1830 oder älter. Stammesteppich. Sogenannte S-Gruppe. Knoten AS3 offen nach links. Zustand siehe Fotos. Versand kann organisiert werden.Salor Torba. Turkmenistan. Antique. 44 cm x 126 cm. Hand knotted. Wool on wool. Early collector's item. Probably natural colors before 1830 or older. Tribal rug. Reffered to as S - Group. Asymetric knotts with depressed Wefts (AS3) open to the left. Condition see photos. Shipping can be organised.
Dampflok mit Tender. "Lehmann Gross Bahn LGB".Artikel-Nummer 2019s. Lehmann Gartenbahn Spur G. Spur 1. Mit Gebrauchsspuren. Funktion und Vollständigkeit nicht geprüft. Zustand siehe Fotos. Versand kann organisiert werden.Item number 2019s. Lehmann garden railroad G gauge. 1 Gauge. With signs of use. Function and completeness not tested. See photos for condition. Shipping can be organised.
**Please note for clarity the original exhaust and tyres will be available after the sale, free of charge, to be collected from the vendor.The custom car cover and dash cover will be with the car.The ‘factory underseal’ is incorrect and is actually wax oil that our vendor removed and cleaned from the underside and engine bay, with some parts still visible in the door shuts.The car is totally unrestored and for every MOT the underside was sprayed with ACF50 to protect and preserve the immaculate condition of the car.The spare wheel is brand new, and Ford First Aid Kit, supplementary workshop manual, original owner’s guide wallet from Bristol Street Motor, original boxed fog lamps, tax disc holder and original car mats will be included.** Arguably the finest condition RS500 we have brought to market. #433 presents in wonderfully original condition with an incredibly low warranted mileage of just 12,802. On offer from 21 years of cherished ownership with multiple concours wins under its belt. If the RS Cosworth was an homologation car, the RS500 was an evolution special. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded 'evolution' model to be launched. This could carry changes focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500, with the vast majority (392) being finished in Black, 56 in Diamond White and 52 in Moonstone Blue. All RS500s had modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled. Indeed, during the model's 30th Anniversary year in 2017, the RS500 was named the 'Ultimate Cosworth' by one of the UK's biggest one-make car shows.The car presented here is the 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, #433, finished in Diamond White and despatched from Tickfords on 6th August 1987 to Bristol Street Motors of Cheltenham. It was immediately registered by its first keeper as E100 GFH, before becoming the totally appropriate E433 COS during our vendor’s ownership.The condition of the car is truly remarkable. Iconic Auctioneers (formerly Silverstone Auctions) has been fortunate enough to bring over 30 RS500s to market, and this is undeniably one of, if not the, best of all. The paintwork is immaculate, with no evidence of having been touched over the years, appearing to be all original. The interior of the car truly sets it apart from the rest, having benefited from living in a temperature-controlled garage, under a custom-made RS500 car cover, with custom-made covers protecting the dashboard, gear knob and steering wheel, a wonderful example of just how cherished this ‘pride and joy’ car is. Mechanically it has never been messed with, retaining all its original parts, except for the new/old stock original specification exhaust, with the original item accompanying the car at the sale.In 2007, our vendor set his mind on sourcing and buying the best RS500 he could find to add to his Collection, and that is exactly what he achieved here. Following months of research, viewings and knowing the right people, he was able to find the car in question, #433, and purchased it for what, at the time, was the highest ever price paid for an RS500. Shortly after taking delivery in 2007, he set about removing as much of the factory underseal as possible in order to showcase the condition of the car’s underside being as strong as the topside.The well presented history file makes for confidence-inspiring reading and displays the same amount of attention to detail as the rest of the car. The original book packs are present in their original wallets, including the main stamped service book up to 9,167 miles, a large quantity of invoices for parts and maintenance and almost every single MOT from new in chronological order, confirming the car’s low indicated mileage. Although only used very lightly, the RS has been regularly serviced, maintained and detailed during our marque-expert vendor’s ownership, primarily undertaken by him, including two cam belt changes. His ‘perfectionist’ attention to originality can be illustrated by the fact that his cars are always stored on padded mats to ensure that the tyres never become squared-off due to lack of movement. The original set of tyres will accompany the car at the sale, alongside the original exhaust. This uncompromising approach might explain why this gleaming white RS500 may well be the best you have ever seen, and truly needs to be seen in the metal to be fully appreciated.#433 has been lovingly taken to shows and events where it has won a borderline embarrassing amount of awards, undoubtedly as a result of its incredible condition and microscopic attention to every detail. We understand that #433 drives as perfectly as you’d imagine, with a pure, unspoilt and original feel.Well known and much respected within the Owners Club, just 12,805 miles indicated, recently serviced with a fresh MOT and documented long term meticulous care from a dedicated owner all suggest that this is a remarkable opportunity and we invite and encourage your viewing of this best of breed example of a model that is considered the 'high-water mark' in Ford’s enviable back-catalogue.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA RS500 COSWORTHYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38799Registration Number: E433 COSTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG38799Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12802 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images
With just one previous registered keeper and 49,960 miles from new, this rare MB Quattro is in fabulous condition and fresh to market. Audi's Quattro is a legend that re-wrote the form book in International Rallying, as well as causing rival manufacturers to rethink their offerings and was, quite literally, a trailblazer. The story began with Audi chassis engineer Jörg Bensinger, who spent a Finnish winter testing the Volkswagen Iltis, a four-wheel drive West German military and forest service vehicle, and found it could outperform all other machines on snow, whatever their type or power output. He put the idea of a four-wheel drive version of the Audi 80 Coupé to the company's hierarchy and, well, you know the rest. The resulting model was launched to great excitement at the 1980 Geneva Salon and then released to European customers later the same year, powered initially by the WR-prefixed, 2,144cc in-line, five-cylinder, 10-valve SOHC unit with turbocharger and intercooler.For the 1988-model year, Audi introduced the most significant changes yet. The second-generation Quattro was cosmetically little altered but, at its heart, the new Quattro MB had an engine that was 93cc bigger than before at 2,226cc. It was fitted with hydraulic instead of solid lifters, compression was increased from the original 7:1 to 8.6:1 and a new KKK K24 turbo replaced the early car’s K26 item. Turbo-boost was reduced from 0.68 bar to 0.56 bar and there was a new electronic 'wastegate' control. Although the MB Quattro's official power output of 200bhp at 5,500rpm was unchanged, the new car offered peak torque lower in the rev range: 270lb/ft at 3,000rpm instead of 285lb/ft at 3,500rpm. The Quattro’s 5-speed manual transmission was uprated with a Torsen torque-sensing differential and the brakes were uprated with twin-piston calipers and a larger master cylinder.Production of the MB Quattro continued from August 1987 until July 1989, at which point it was replaced by the 20-valve RR variant, making the MB the rarest iteration.On offer here is a very special, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Quattro MB that's showing just one previous registered keeper on the V5 and had only covered 49,960 miles from new at the time of cataloguing. First registered on 25th August 1988, the car is finished in Nautic Blue and is accompanied by its original service book (12 stamps), marketing material, booklets and previous MOTs.The last service recorded in the booklet was in April 2000 at 49,347 miles so, remarkably, it’s only covered 613 miles during the past 24 years having been cherished in long-term storage for over two decades. In the past couple of years, the Quattro has been thoroughly mechanically recommissioned in order to return to the road and the results of this hard work are clear to see. The car now boasts a current MOT valid until July 2024 and we really do recommend interested parties come along to Sywell Aerodrome to see this example in the metal.To find a rare 'MB' Quattro that shows just one previous registered keeper, has covered less than 50,000 miles and is fresh to market from long term ownership is a rare opportunity and this one will surely reward a closer inspection.Specification Make: AUDI Model: QUATTRO 10V Year: 1988 Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZJA900593 Registration Number: A601 XAM Transmission: Manual Engine Number: MB001349 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 49960 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
**Please note the car is not fitted with the dog ring gearbox but a CAE short shifter kit fitted by Pro Alfa. **A smart example of Abarth's ultimate FIAT 500 development, the 190bhp 695 Biposto optioned with the £8,500 'Dog Ring' gearbox. In recent years, Abarth has essentially become to FIAT what Alpina is to BMW; a high-performance 'skunkworks' division that takes something good and makes it great. Based on the cute and much-loved 500, the Abarth 500 came first, then the 595 Competizione and finally, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, they launched the 695 Biposto. The Biposto designation comes from the Italian for 'two seats', indicating its focus on performance. The car has gained notoriety for its unique and engaging driving experience and one of its key features was the phenomenally expensive optional 'Dog Ring' gearbox, developed by Bacci Romano.The 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine was lifted straight from Abarth’s 695 Assetto Corsa race car, with a 10bhp power increase over the Abarth 500 and 595 to 190bhp and 184lb/ft of torque. Fitted with an Akrapovic dual-stage exhaust with twin titanium tailpipes, 0-60mph takes just 5.9 seconds on the way to 143mph, retardation is provided by high-performance Brembo brakes and stability is assisted by a mechanical self-locking diff.Visually, the Biposto has a distinctive look with a large rear spoiler, carbon front and rear diffusers, lightweight OZ 18" alloy wheels, a new front bumper, wider arches and new side-skirts. Buyers could have it in any colour they like, as long as it was Matte Performance Grey. The car is incredibly light, weighing in at 974kg dry with the interior being somewhat spartan, with a tiny hint of luxury. It features leather and Alcantara Sabelt Abarth Corsa racing bucket seats with 695 stitching, optional carbon shells, a titanium rear brace by Poggipolini and carbon fibre door panels. No radio or air conditioning with the focus on saving weight.This 2016 example presents incredibly well, arguably even better than new, due to its recently reupholstered interior and is thankfully fitted with the all-important Dog Ring gearbox. It has covered a mere 16,200 miles from new in the hands of its three owners and comes with a full-service history, with another service undertaken to prepare it for sale, along with a fresh MOT. The car is fully ceramic-coated with its callipers re-coloured to the Biposto 220 branding.It’s finished in the usual Matte Grey paintwork with Lime Green details and bronze wheels. The interior has been fabulously upgraded with tan leather seats, the gear shift surround, door cards and carpets and these features make this little pocket-rocket stand out for all the right reasons, as if the £8,500 gearbox wasn’t already enough of a standout feature.Having partaken in just two half-day track sessions, our vendor has shamelessly been bitten by the track day bug and with the Biposto’s bigger Italian brother having already arrived, it is time for the Abarth to find its next home.Presumably due to cost, only a small number ever left the factory with this amazing gearbox, making it a sought after collector's item. So seldom seen in the UK, with examples fetching comfortably north of £35,000 globally, this very attractively priced little Italian jewel could be a fun addition for any Collection or enthusiast.SpecificationMake: ABARTHModel: 695 BIPOSTOYear: 2016Chassis Number: ZFA3120000J375297Registration Number: AP16 ZYFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 1960160Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 16200 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images
Pattison of Halifax - Late 18th century mahogany 8-day longcase clock, With a swans necked pediment and brass patera, recessed break arch hood door beneath flanked by plain turned pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with satinwood inlay, reeded columns and a curved top door with an ivory escutcheon, conforming plinth raised on bracket feet, brass dial with a rolling moon to the arch, cast spandrels , engraved and silvered dial centre and chapter ring, chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute markers, makers name to the dial centre with seconds and date work, dial pinned to a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights and pendulum. John Pattison is recorded as working in Halifax c1783. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory ActDimensions: Height: 250cm Length/Width: 56cm Depth/Diameter: 27cmCondition Report: Ivory Act - Submission reference: GCA8W6PG
Goulding D'Almaine Potter & Co. London - Regency mahogany square piano, satinwood interior with fretwork, on collar turned supports with brass cups and castors, with a 68 note compass (5 octaves) possibly some re-stringing in the past with replacement tuning pins, original dampers, hammers and sustain pedal. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory ActDimensions: Height: 82cm Length/Width: 168cm Depth/Diameter: 65cmCondition Report: Some hammers detached and missing.Ivory Act - Submission reference: 6QCUK8U1
An elegant aristocratic trifle, a 19th-century French enamelled gold snuffbox with hunting scenes. Rectangular in shape, playful silhouette, the item is decorated with chiseled gold and a magnificent enamel miniature. The outer cover depicts a picturesque scene of horse hunting in the forest, where the master gracefully, with an incredible sense of tact, combined bright and lively enamel and a relief texture of gold. Imported French proof of 18 carat gold (Owl). Dimensions 7.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm. Weight: 64.26 grams. Width: 7.5cm, Height: 2cm, Depth: 3.5cm, Weight: 0.064kg, Condition: Good, Material: Enamel
A large flowerpot with a sculptural image made in an oriental motif is a large bowl with a high cylindrical body, resting on a flat pedestal (four-bladed) and supported by two fairy-tale animals with the head of a dragon and the legs of a bird. Fancy polychrome coloring with geometric and other patterns is made in bright and contrasting colors. The surface of the pot is decorated with multi-colored friezes in relief with stylized cartouches, inlaid with ivy leaf motifs, edged with pearl friezes, the upper edge of the pot is decorated with 8-pointed stars. In general, the ornamental pattern is formed by decorative elements characteristic of similar porcelain paintings of this era. The glaze coating gives the item shine. The author of the sketch of the flowerpot model is A.S. Kaminsky (1829-1897), Moscow architect and artist, professor at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, husband of P. M. Tretyakov's sister (founder and owner of the art gallery of the same name). For the first time such a flower pot was made at a factory in the Tver province, which belonged to S.I. Maslennikov in the 1880s (the factory was founded by Auerbach). Maslennikovs factory was famous in Russia for its majolica products used to decorate chapels, as well as mugs made for the coronation of Emperor Alexander III. After a fire occurred at the factory in 1889, it was acquired by M.S. Kuznetsov, and its owner went to work for the new owner, where he worked until 1896. As M.S. Kuznetsov practiced, along with the purchase of the factory he stipulated the right to use and repeat the factory's old models. Sometimes, with such a purchase, he also stipulated the use of an old production mark (for example, the Gardner plant - the use of the last trademark of the enterprise with a double-headed eagle, the use of surviving models of products for the manufacture of repetitions; the Auerbach plant - the image of a double-headed eagle in the trademark). Under the leadership of Kuznetsov, the company began producing majolica products in 1885. Presumably, in the early 1890s, M.S. Kuznetsov's enterprise produced a small batch of S.M. Maslennikov's flowerpots intended for public sale. An identical vase is kept in the collection of the State Historical Museum in Moscow (GIM No. 112833). - A vase of a similar style was presented at the Russian Art'' auction at Sothebys on November 30, 2016, lot 126A Majolica, textured processing, painting with enamel paints. Mark of the M.S. Kuznetsov factory in the Tver province, Vyshnevolotsk district, Chernyatka village (former S.I. Maslennikov factory). The production mark is embossed and made in dough. The model number indicated in the price list of the factorys products is 671 (in the test) and the foundrys index (?) is 26 (in the test). The condition of the item is very good. Slight abrasion of paint along the upper edge of the flowerpot. Height - 33.0 cm. Flowerpot: diameter - 21.0 cm, height - 23.0 cm. Pedestal (flat, four-blade): length - 29.0; width -18.0 cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 33cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Polychrome paintingChoose Color
Poetic Art Nouveau silver tea and coffee set by Bruckmann, on the original tray. The silver set includes a large teapot with a hinged lid, a large coffee pot with a hinged lid, a sugar bowl with a removable lid, a milk jug. The set is installed on a large oval-shaped tray with two handles. The objects are decorated with overhead volumetric details made on floral motifs. The decorations, handles and shape of objects are made in the modern style, the lids are decorated with a voluminous cast flower bud on the stem. Silver, bone, traces of gilding on the inner surfaces. The outer surface of the objects is polished. Casting, stamping, drawing, rolling, embossing, carving (bone). Item sizes: Milkman. Height -11.3 cm, maximum width - 15.5 cm, base diameter (bottom) - 5.8 cm, weight - 239 gr. Coffee pot. Height - 21.0 cm, maximum width - 25.0 cm, base diameter (bottom) - 9.0 cm, weight - 817 gr. Kettle. Height - 15.0 cm, maximum width - 27.0 cm, base diameter (bottom) - 9. cm, weight - 936 gr. Sugar bowl. Height with lid - 16.0 cm, maximum width with handles - 17.0 cm, lid weight - 113 g, total weight - 461 g. Tray. Oval. Cast handles. Total length with handles - 55.0 cm, width - 38.0 cm, weight - 1480 gr. The total weight of the set is 4.045 kg. Silver, Germany, after 1888. Hallmarks: crescent moon, crown, silver standard 800, makers mark (unknown workshop, possibly Bruckmann). Excellent collectible condition. Width: 25cm, Height: 21cm, Depth: 1cm, Weight: 4.045kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 800
Collection of Hand Painted Robertson figures Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
An early 20th century Japanese parasol, the handle carved to simulate a leather strap, decorated with an ivory frog and an insect, stamped Ben Cox London, 104cm long. Note: a non-transferable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for this item, ref TDQCKH8ZOverall condition is dirty and worn. The mechanism opens. The wooden part is quite marked and worn from general use as expected with age. The fabric is torn with worn edges and requires replacing.
A large ruby glass five light chandelier, believed Murano, Venice, probably circa 1970, with five scroll arms holding bell shaped shades, a further central shade with pendant drops, all held on a central stem and suspended from a ceiling rose (fitted for electricity but not tested). Currently dismantled for transport. This item appears largely intact. One shade has a section missing but will still suspend. It was safer to leave dismantled in the saleroom to avoid potential breakages
A good collection of Wade to include new old stock whimsies, a panda money box, nursery rhyme figures and others (Qty). Condition generally good though variable. Boxes unchecked. Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
An Elizabeth II Parcel-Gilt Silver Cup and Cover, by Asprey and Co. Ltd., London, 1965, Designed by James Porteous Wood, Craftsmen Keith Tasker tapering triangular and on openwork base, engraved on two sides with inscriptions, the detachable cover openwork and with a gilt triform leaf-form finial, on conforming triangular rosewood base 34cm high including base, weight of silver 34oz 12dwt, 1,076gr The inscriptions read 'The Carreras Piccadilly Northern Cup Ripon August 1965 Won by Major L. B. Holliday's "Finish Fast" (Fidalgo Javotte) 21-8-65' and 'Bilsdale Hunt Perpetual Challenge Cup'. James Porteous Wood was born in Edinburgh and went to the George Heriot School, though he left when he was only 14 as his interest lay in studying art, which he subsequently did at the Edinburgh College of Art. His early artistic expression was through watercolour painting, which he did around Ripon while based there as a non-commissioned office during the war. His talents were recognised in 1945 when he was elected to the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society. It was perhaps as the Director of Art and Design for Asprey that he was to make his greatest impact with commissions such as an 18ct gold bowl which was presented to President Eisenhower and a model of the Dome of the Rock which was commissioned by King Hassan of Morocco. With a diameter of some 175cm the creation has been described as the most important piece of silver ever exported from the UK. His works rarely appear on the market but what does appear shows a similar flare for design and the use of luxury materials. Two items by him, both marked for Asprey, were included in the exhibition Embellish: The Art of Hand Engraving, held at Tennants in the summer of 2023. They were both kindly loaned from the Pearson Silver Collection and included an 18ct white gold and quartz-set box made to commemorate the Chester Assay Office and a salver engraved as the Totalisator Spring Handicap trophy. Interestingly on each of those examples credit is given to those involved in the creation of the item, the salver for example also being made by craftsman Keith Tasker and the box engraved by Theodore C. F. Wise, a nod perhaps to his interest in encouraging young talent, which he also did by sponsoring an annual art prize at Mallaig High School. With non-transferable CITES A10 licence no. 24GBA105BNYPB. Fully marked on one side near rim and further part marked on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. The base further stamped 'Asprey London; and engraved 'Designer Porteous Wood' and 'Craftsman K Tusker'. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use as well as some minor bruises. The base with three later screw holes to allow the cup to be fixed to the wood base. The wood base with fading and some holes where plaques were originally attached. There is some glue residue to the base as well.
A Worcester Porcelain Cream Jug, circa 1770, of ovoid form and with scrolling handle, decorated with gilt dentil rim and dry blue flowers9cm highProvenance: Harris Masterson Collection, Albert Amor Golden Age Exhibition 1980, item 46No chips, cracks or repair. Small firing tear to the side of the upper handle terminal. Some very light wear and glaze pitting.
A Georgian lead cherub and dolphin fountain - 77.5 cm high, 66 cm long, 51 cm wide at rear, some losses.* Condition: Good original patination throughout. There is a piece missing from the cherub's right hand, which has left a jagged edge to the lead. The item in the cherub's left hand is also mostly missing (possibly originally a cornucopia), although this is very old damage. There is also a piece missing from the left hand side of the dolphin's tail. See photos. There are no splits to the lid around the base and no repairs that we have noted.
(From the collection of George Forrest, lots 37-41)RARE INSCRIBED AND DATED ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL, FU YUAN DYNASTY, DATED TO THE XINYOU YEAR OF THE ZHIZHI REIGN, 1321AD 元 1321年 銅簠款識: 至治辛酉中慶路文廟禮器教敦趙善坤正錄孫彬杜餘慶記of rectangular form, with wide flared sides raised on a high gently splayed foot with cut-out aprons, both narrower sides set with a pair of loop handles issuing from mythical animal heads, decorated around the sides with bands of geometric motifs, wider sides with two small applied animal-mask plaques, the base with a panel reading Zhizhi xinyou Zhongqinglu wenmiao liqi jiaodun Zhao Shankun zhenglu Sun Bin Du Yuqing ji 35.5cm wide; 3278g From the collection of George Forrest (13 March 1873 - 5 January 1932). George Forrest was an important Scottish botanist born in Falkirk. In 1904, he was sponsored by a horticulturist and cotton broker- Arthur Kilpin Bulley (1861-1942), to embark on an expedition to China's then-remote southwestern province of Yunnan, in search of plants new to horticulture in Europe, particularly species of rhododendron. Altogether, Forrest made seven trips to the region, ranging as far afield as upper Burma, eastern Tibet and Sichuan province. In 1932, he passed away just outside of the town of Tengchong, previously known as Tengyue or Tengyueh.His Asian Art collection was partially donated to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This item was on loan for decades, loan number A.L.331.4, with an associated museum label tied to one handle inscribed ‘Loan 331/4’, further with a museum paperboard label with the information of the item, stated as an incense burner, obtained at Talifu, Yunnan, ‘Lent by Mr. George Forrest, Edinburgh, 1929. Loan 331.4’, deaccessioned in 2023, thence by direct descent. The old photograph shows Mr Forrest outside the China Inland Mission Moongate in Dali, taken around 1905.We would like to express our gratitude to 'George Forrest / Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’ for providing the old photograph and its information. The inscriptions on the base record that this vessel was made in the year of Xinyou of the Zhizhi reign, corresponding to 1321AD during the Yuan dynasty. It was dedicated to the Confucious Temple located at Zhongqing Street, traceable to the still-standing Confucious Temple built in 1302AD in Anning county, Kunming city, Yunnan. While archaistic bronze ritual vessels are not uncommon, bronze ritual vessels documented to have been made for use in local academies and temples such as the present example are extremely rare. Compare to a highly similar rare inscribed and dated archaistic bronze vessel, fu, Yuan dynasty, dated to the Bingzi year of the Zhiyuan reign (1276 or 1336), formerly in the collection of Dr David Ho, sold at Sotheby's London, 3 November 2021, lot 121. Also see two documented bronze ritual vessels, fu, both dated to the Yuan dynasty, in the collection of Shanghai Museum.
(From the collection of George Forrest, lots 37-41) LARGE BRONZE 'CHI DRAGON' TRIPOD CENSER QIANQING GONG MARK, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 清 乾清宮款 銅螭龍耳三足大爐impressively cast with wide rounded body raising to a ridge underneath waisted neck and everted flattened mouth, all on three cabriole feet, both sides with theatrically arched chi-dragons clinging to the mouth and body as handles in high relief, the base cast with recessed medallion centred with a three-character ‘Qian Qing Gong’ mark enclosed by a band of dragon amongst crashing waves 34cm wide across handles; 5.56kg From the collection of George Forrest (13 March 1873 - 5 January 1932). George Forrest was an important Scottish botanist born in Falkirk. In 1904, he was sponsored by a horticulturist and cotton broker- Arthur Kilpin Bulley (1861-1942), to embark on an expedition to China's then-remote southwestern province of Yunnan, in search of plants new to horticulture in Europe, particularly species of rhododendron. Altogether, Forrest made seven trips to the region, ranging as far afield as upper Burma, eastern Tibet and Sichuan province. In 1932, he passed away just outside of the town of Tengchong, previously known as Tengyue or Tengyueh.His Asian Art collection was partially donated to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This censer was on loan for decades, loan number ‘A.L.331.3’, with an associated museum tag label tied on one foot inscribed ‘Loan 331/3’, further with two associated museum cardboard labels with item details, loan number ‘L.331.3’ and ‘Lent by Mr. George Forrest, Edinburgh, 1929’, deaccessioned in 2023, thence by direct descent. The old photograph shows Mr Forrest outside the China Inland Mission Moongate in Dali, taken around 1905.We would like to express our gratitude to 'George Forrest / Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’ for providing the old photograph and its information. Qianqing Gong, The Palace of Heavenly Purity, or Qianqing Palace (乾清宫) is a palace in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It is the largest of the three halls of the Inner Court, located at the northern end of the Forbidden City. During the Qing dynasty, the palace often served as the Emperor's audience hall, where he held council with the Grand Council. Objects, especially censers, bearing Qianqing Gong mark are deemed similar to ‘Neitan Jiaoshe’ mark (內壇郊社, refers to the altar to Heaven and Earth within the inner walls of the Temple of Heaven) as Imperial wares adorning or used in their specific rooms. Compare to an example of a bronze tripod censer with chilong handles, Qing dynasty Qianlong period, with a different treatment of the ‘Qian Qing Gong’ mark, sold at China's Guardian, 19 May 2021, lot 4634. Stylistically, a comparable large bronze tripod censer with chilong handles, dated to the late Ming dynasty, note the similar treatment of the waisted band with ridge on the mouth, sold at Sotheby's London, 22 February 2022, lot 50; Two other censers with similar design on the mouth, dated to Ming and late Ming dynasty, were sold at Christie's London, 18 Mar 2015, lot 686 and Sotheby's London, 10 November 2017, lot 366.
Three Chinese tourmalinated-quartz snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), each of compressed elongated form, the stone densely packed with black tourmaline 'needles', two with ivory spoons,overall 6.5 to 8.5cm high (3)清 发晶鼻烟壶 一组三件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportAll with small chips and knocks.One missing spoon from stopper.
Three Chinese snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), plain, well hollowed with natural inclusions, comprising:two in jasper, both stoppers with an ivory spoon,6 and 6.7cm high, andanother in mammoth tooth, the stopper with a tortoiseshell spoon,5.2cm high (3)清 鼻烟壶 一组三件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportThe white example with small chips to foot rim.One stopper with cabochon loose. Another stopper with a small section of the top grounded. All with minute chips to edges.
Two Chinese agate snuff bottles, early 20th century, comprising:one carved with He He Erxian, the reverse with bamboo, the stopper with an agate cabochon and an ivory spoon, 7.5cm high, and the other decorated with a grasshopper, 7cm high (2)二十世纪初 玛瑙雕鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportGrasshopper - stopper with ivory spoon but broken. Minute chips to rim.He He erxian - stopper cracked to cabochon.
Two Chinese snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), comprising:one in white agate, carved with two mask and ring handles, the stopper with a glass cabochon and an ivory spoon,6.5cm high, and the other in white glass, flattened and carved with a continuous basket-weave pattern, the stopper with an ivory spoon,7cm high (2)清 白玛瑙及白料鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportWhite glass - small chips to rim. A small section of foot rim grounded. Both with minute chips to edges.
A Chinese overlay Peking glass snuff bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), the rounded body in the shape of an elephant in red, against a white snowflake ground, the stopper with an ivory spoon,6.3cm highProvenance: From Travers Christmas Humphreys QC (15 February 1901-13 April 1983) via his wife's will executor, her goddaughter, and thence by descent.Born in London in 1901, Humphreys followed in his father's footsteps to become a prominent barrister, and was responsible for the prosecution of several controversial cases during the 1940s and 50s, before later becoming a judge at the Old Bailey. A proponent of Buddhism, he wrote a number of works on Mahayana Buddhism, and was probably the best-known British convert of his day. In 1924, he founded what became the London Buddhist Society, which was to have a seminal influence on the growth of the Buddhist tradition in Britain. He was also an enthusiastic advocate of the Oxfordian theory that the works of Shakespeare were, in fact, written by someone else. His former home in St John's Wood, London, is now a Buddhist temple.清 雪霏地套红料太平有象鼻烟壶IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportMinute knocks to edges.The stopper with hairline cracks to cabochon.
Two Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century, comprising:one carved with literati in a landscape, the stopper with a jade cabochon and an ivory spoon,8.8cm high, and the other with a chilong chasing a brocaded ball, the stopper with a coral cabochon and a bone spoon, 6cm high (2)二十世纪初 琥珀雕鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportBoth with minute chips to edges. The larger one with cracks to cabochon of stopper.
Two Chinese jasper snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), plain, one with mask and ring handles, the stopper with a glass cabochon and an ivory spoon,7 and 8cm high (2)清 玛瑙鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportOne with handles - stopper with glue to the end of the spoon. Plain - stopper missing spoon, small chips to rim and foot rim.
Two Chinese Peking glass snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), comprising: one in light brown, carved with a lotus pond to one side, and a pine tree above rocks to the reverse, the stopper with a bone spoon, 7.5cm high, and the other in pink, carved with a xi character to each side, the stopper with an ivory base, 6.2cm high (2) 清 透明料鼻烟壶 一组两件 IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Condition ReportPine - minute chips to edges of snuff bottle and to stopper. Double Xi - cabochon loose from stopper. Minute chips to edges.
Two Chinese agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), comprising: one of agate and jasper, rounded, the stopper with a jade cabochon and a silver spoon, 6.8cm high, the other square, the stopper with an ivory spoon,6.4cm high (2)清 素玛瑙鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportThe square one with surface scratches and minute knocks.
Two Chinese agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), the larger one carved with lingzhi, the stopper with a coral cabochon and an ivory spoon, the other one plain, the stopper with an agate cabochon and an ivory spoon,7 and 7.7cm high (2)清 玛瑙鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportThe larger one - stopper chipped.The smaller one with minute chips to edges.
A Chinese agate snuff bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), carved accordingly to the inclusion of the stone, with butterflies to one side and a literatus to the reverse, inscribed with a poem and signature of Lansheng, the stopper with an amethyst cabochon and an ivory spoon, 7.5cm high清 玛瑙巧雕诗题鼻烟壶IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportStopper chipped and cracked.Snuff bottle with surface scratches.
Two Chinese agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), plain, the stone well hollowed with horizontal bands, one stopper with a jadeite cabochon and an ivory spoon, 5.4 and 6.3cm high (2)清 素玛瑙鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportBoth with minute chips to edges.Stopper with a hairline crack.
A painted cast metal 'Jolly Boy' mechanical money bank, depicted wearing a silvered top hat, 17cm tall. These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.Condition - working, but his eyes are missing.
Collection of Robertsons enamelled Golly pin badges, loose and framed, circa mid 20th century and later.These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
A antique late 18th century? Oxford Mail "Fly or Die" flintlock blunderbuss. No Certificate required. Please note : The item looks to be in original condition, with no replacement parts. Overall condition is good consumate with age. Please note the firing mechanism is stuck in the fully cocked position. A new spring would be needed. Shipping unavailable
Picaninny Money Bank No. 3000, 13cm high.These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Cast Iron Money Box 'Dinah', brass miners lamp, coins, XIX Century pipe, etc:- One Tray.These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Wood, Bertie Bassett Teapot, Oriental bowl and egg cup, USSR badger, glass penguin, ECL money boxes, etc:- One TrayThese items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Corgi 1/50 scale Scania King Trailer with tower crane load, item CC12804, limited edition 166/2100 in near mint/mint condition (please note model has been previously displayed and is a little dusty) with sealed accessory pack, CoA etc, box very good with some crushing to one end (see photos).
Collection of diecast model vehicles to include dealers multiple item sets including 6 as new Corgi Superhaulers TY86605 Scania Curtainside Macfarlane Transport Ltd diecast truck models in original dealers shipping box, various boxed Corgi 1/50 models including CC10303 Fairground Attractions series AEC Ergomatic pole truck (limited edition 1377/4000, model excellent but missing wing mirrors, box fair), a 9 Double 9 series Volvo FM incident response truck (damaged, box incomplete), 2x Corgi Royal Mail Millennium Collection vehicles with outer card shipping boxes, 11x Corgi Eddie Stobart forklift trucks, a box of Lledo yellow Fleetmasters vans (approx 40) etc. Qty
Thirty one boxed 1/76 scale (OO gauge) vehicle models from Oxford Diecast to include 9x Eddie Stobart Scania Highline Horseboxes (item no 76SHL02HB), 3x Eddie Stobart Scania Irizar PB coaches (76IRZ004), 3x BRS Ford Cargo Vans (76FCG001), a Scania lowloader with crane (no outer box, right wing mirror snapped off but present), limited edition DAF XF Prestons Of Potto (item no DAF03CS, 623/2000), Scania lowloader truck H.C.Wilson (SCA01LL, not secured to base, right wing mirror snapped off and missing, 1 cab tyre loose) etc. All models mint unless otherwise noted above, boxes generally very good but some damage to cases and outer boxes, please refer to photos
Boxed Sun Star 1/18 scale limited edition diecast Ford Focus RS WRC08 model car, item no SUN3948 #5 M.Wilson/S,Martin Rally of Great Britain 2010 (244/998 with CoA). Excellent condition though possibly previously displayed, some details and paint rather crudely done (please see photos). Box/packaging excellent
Attributed to William Wyld (British, 1806-1889) - Watercolour & pastels on paper sketch drawing of Algiers, Algeria, April 1833. The painting depicting a house with people in the foreground. Plate number 119, marked to right side of drawing. Inscriptions to top right corner. Mounted in a gilt edged mount. Framed & glazed. Unsigned. Measures approx. 15cm x 22cm from mount. Similar sketch is in the V&A Collection (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O153536/an-old-merchant-in-the-watercolour-wyld-william-ri/). Believed to have come from same sketchbook used later on by the artist for inspiration for bigger watercolours. (https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5698960). PROVENANCE: From private collection in Clifton, Bristol.
Attributed to William Wyld (British, 1806-1889) - Watercolour & pastels on paper sketch drawing of Algiers, Algeria, June 1833. The painting depicting a scene from a bazaar with men sitting by entrance. Plate number 115, marked to right side of drawing. Inscriptions to top right side. Mounted in a gilt edged mount. Framed & glazed. Unsigned. Measures approx. 15cm x 22cm from mount. Similar sketch is in the V&A Collection (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O153536/an-old-merchant-in-the-watercolour-wyld-william-ri/). Believed to have come from same sketchbook used later on by the artist for inspiration for bigger watercolours. (https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5698960). PROVENANCE: From private collection in Clifton, Bristol.
Attributed to William Wyld (British, 1806-1889) - Watercolour & pastels on paper sketch drawing of Algiers, Algeria, April 1833. the painting depicting a scene by the coast. Plate number 94, marked to left side of drawing. Inscriptions to right side. Mounted in a gilt edge mount. Framed & glazed. Unsigned. Measures approx. 15cm x 22cm from mount. Similar sketch is in the V&A Collection (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O153536/an-old-merchant-in-the-watercolour-wyld-william-ri/). Believed to have come from same sketchbook used later on by the artist for inspiration for bigger watercolours. (https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5698960). PROVENANCE: From private collection in Clifton, Bristol.
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