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Lot 116
~ A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, BY J.H. JONES, 1831 in a brown coat with one arm draped over the back of his chair, on ivory, signed and dated lower right side, in later gilt-metal mount, 10.5cm high; together with another portrait miniature of a young man, circa 1830, in a blue coat, on ivory, lacquer frame with oak leaf suspension ring mount, 6cm oval (2)
Lot 138
~ A DUTCH SILVER PEPPER MILL, GERRIT DE PLEIJT, SCHOONHOVEN, CIRCA 1900 square outline, the sides with low relief Dutch genre scenes, on ball feet, the curved winding handle with ivory knop, iron grinder, date letter not found, 833 standard, 9cm high; together with the following silver trinkets: a German pill box in the form of a miniature Rococo commode on cabriole legs, Karl Kurtz, Kesselstadt, import marked for Theodor Hartmann, London, 1905, 4.5cm high; a German 18th century style miniature chair, probably Hanau, import marked for Samuel Boyce Landeck, Sheffield, 1900, 4cm high; a German miniature pedestal rosebowl, Karl Kurtz, Kesselstadt, import marked for S. Blanckensee & Sons, London, 1901, 5.5cm across end handles; and a Dutch spice box, typical oblong form, with filigree set lid and bright-cut sides, 833 standard, maker's mark AD/8?, 19th century (5)˜
Lot 168
~ TWO ART DECO GEORGE V SILVER DISHES, CHARLES BOYTON & SON LTD., LONDON, 1930 / 31 the hammer-finished circular bowls on short pedestals with hexagonal and moulded bases, each set at the rim with a silver bracket to the bifurcated ivory handle, each with facsimile signature to underside 'Charles Boyton', 13cm long, 338g all in
Lot 223
~ A VICTORIAN PROVINCIAL SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET, JOHN WALTON, NEWCASTLE, 1838 ribbed inverted baluster, the shaped rims with matted convolvulus flowers and leaves at intervals, with leafy scroll handles and scroll panel feet cast with budding convolvulus and rocaille between, the teapot with cast rose finial and rose topped spout, the milk jug and sugar bowl with gilt interiors, teapot 29.5cm long; 1387g including ivory insulators to teapot
Lot 100
Three silk gowns for early wooden doll, including two-piece with ivory silk jacket, trimmed with lace and ribbon ties to back, skirt decorated with embroidery, cord and painted flowers, 12” (30cm), another in pink striped silk with stripes and embroidered pattern, 10” (25cm), and a similar dress in brown patterned silk, 8” (20cm), a quilted brown underskirt, and three colourful bonnets, (7 items).
Lot 101
A good silk gown for early wooden doll, the ivory silk two-piece with finely embroidered flowers, wired and shaped bodice, square neckline and long sleeves with flared ruched lace cuffs, fastens at back with two hook and eyes, skirt with secret pocket, 16” (41cm), together with a similar style dress in olive green silk with lace trim to bodice, 16” (41cm) and a regency style long silk cream dress with flower and leaf decoration, (3 items).
Lot 138
An impressive poured wax shoulder head bride doll, previously displayed at the Bantock House museum, Wolverhampton, with blue glass eyes, painted mouth and inserted blonde hair, on a cloth body with wax lower arms and legs, wearing all original ivory silk wedding gown with lace, taffeta and cloth flower decoration, lined in blue silk and underclothes, (condition: good).
Lot 150
A Francois Gaultier size 6 bisque head Bebe doll, French circa 1890, the pale bisque head with brown glass paper-weight eyes, finely painted lashes, feather brows and shaded lids, nicely painted closed mouth with shaded lips, prominent chin, pierced ears with blue glass earrings and later blonde wig, on a good eight ball joint wood and composition body with fixed wrists, wearing an ivory silk dress with lace to skirt collar and cuffs, blue sailor style beret, underclothes, socks and brown leather shoes, incised F.6.G, 16” (41cm) tall, (condition: good head perfect).
Lot 154
A rare Danel and Cie Bebe Francis size 5 bisque head Bebe doll, French circa 1890, the pale bisque head with blue paper-weight eyes, finely painted lashes, feather brows and pierced ears with blue glass bead earrings, painted closed mouth and cork pate with blonde wig, on a fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists, wearing an ivory silk dress with blue trim and silk covered buttons, matching silk bonnet, underclothes, socks and shoes, incised B.5.F,14” (36cm) tall, (condition: head perfect, professional repainting to limbs).
Lot 171
Tete Jumeau bisque head Bebe doll, size 10, French circa 1890, the pale bisque head with fixed blue glass paper-weight eyes, feather brows and open mouth with upper teeth, pierced ears with pearl earrings and blonde wig, on a fully jointed wood and composition body with walking mechanism and ‘Bebe Jumeau’ blue stamp, wearing a lovely ivory silk pleated dress with light blue jacket and sash, straw bonnet, socks and original brown leather size 10 Jumeau shoes with bee stamp, 23” (59cm) tall, (condition: good).
Lot 222
A.M 990 bisque head baby, German circa 1915, with weighted blue glass eyes, open mouth and original brown wig, on a composition baby body and wearing ivory silk dress, 21” (53cm) tall, together with similar A.M 971 and a S&H ‘Hanna’, (3 items), (condition: all with hairline cracks to head, bodies a/f).
Lot 27
Dolls House sofas, chairs and pictures, German circa 1900, wooden upholstered ivory silk covered sofa, 3 ¼” (8cm) tall with two matching arm chairs all with lion heads to arm rests and three chairs all with printed blue and pink flower decoration and edged with blue tassels, together with a similar set comprising sofa and four chairs edged with white tassels together with six pictures and a rug, (condition: generally good, some slight fraying to silk with blue tassels), (18 items).
Lot 39
Four German Parian style shoulder head Dolls House dolls, all with painted features and moulded blonde hair, including Lady with moulded hat and wearing striped silk dress, 4 ½” (11.5cm) tall, another in ivory silk and lace wedding dress with long train, Lady of the house and maid, all on cloth bodies with bisque lower limbs, (condition: good), (4 items).
Lot 81
Five pairs of German doll shoes, ivory silk size 8 shoes with edged stitching, 3 ¼” (8.5cm), white leatherette shoes, 2 ¾” (7cm), brown/light brown leather shoes, 2 ½” (6.5), size 4 brown leather shoes, 2 3/8” (6cm), size 1 brown leather shoes with brown leather bows with buckles, 1 ¼” (3.3cm), (condition: good).
Lot 91
Six Dolls dresses, including a pink cotton smocked dress with embroidered detail and long sleeves, length 18” (46cm), white cotton print dress with ribbed detail and long sleeves, cream cotton dress with red embroidered bodice, pink silk and black velvet regional costume with bonnet and metallic decoration and later Jumeau style cotton print dress length 9” (22cm) and ivory and blue silk dress for Bebe doll, (condition: generally good some fraying to silk Bebe dress), (6 items).
Lot 197
A Cased Liège Pin-Fire Six-Shot Pocket Revolver Of Small Bore No. 62164, Late 19th Century With sighted barrel, cylinder, frame and butt engraved with vines, hinged loading-gate with sprung catch, cartridge-extracting rod, folding trigger, rounded ivory grips, and retaining much of its original gilding: in original rosewood veneered case fitted and lined in green velvet and retaining the gilt mounts for the accessories, the compartment knobs en suite, Liège proof and crowned 'LF' mark, probably of Eugène Lefaucheux 6.7 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 217
A .32 Rim-Fire Smith & Wesson Old Model No. 2 Six-Shot RevolverNo. 30308 Circa 1861-74Of production specifications and retaining most of its contemporary reblued finish (some flaking, original ivory grips removed) 15.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour 2008, lot 307For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 24
A Caucasian Presentation Kindjal Late 19th Century, The Presentation Inscription Dated 1924 With sharply tapering double-edged blade cut with an off-set fuller over most of its length on each side, one side engraved in Georgian with dated presentation inscription, waisted hilt and nielloed silver basal mount embossed and chased with foliage on the outside, walrus-ivory grip-scales, the outer one inlaid with a symmetrical design of chased gold foliage, and beaded silver-gilt border and rivet securing buttons, in original wood-lined scabbard en suite with the hilt, the inner side open and lined in dark blue velvet (worn) 40.5 cm. blade Footnotes: The presentation inscription reads in translation: 'In memory of the brothers delegation of Trade Unions from England visiting Soviet Georgia. Presented by the Trade Unions of Georgia to Mr. Bramsley. Tbilisi City. V. Bromelis 3/XIII 1924' This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 38
A Naval Officer's DirkEarly 19th CenturyWith curved blade (some old pitting) double-edged towards the point, brass-mounted hilt retaining some gilding and comprising quillons cast and chased with laurel involving a tasselled spear on both sides, reeded pommel-cap with a flower-head on top, and turned ivory grip of tapering circular section, in original brass scabbard (gilding worn, some old denting) engraved with foliage along one side and with two rings for suspension 21.3 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
A Mid-Shipman's Dirk Commemorating The Battle Of The Nile By John Gill, Early 19th Century With broad curved blade (old pitting) retaining some original polish and double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt against the remains of a blued ground over two thirds of its length on one side with the maker's name in an oval and the figure of Britannia between foliage, and along the other with a classical martial trophy between a wreath of laurel and foliage, ormolu-mounted hilt comprising side-guard cast, pierced and chased with a crocodile, recurved lobed quillons, one (the other missing) retaining the remains of the knuckle-chain, pommel formed in the round as a crocodile-head, and ivory grip bound with twisted copper wire, in its original leather scabbard (old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (one suspension ring missing), and retaining much of its original gilding 31.7 cm. blade Footnotes: On the night of 3 August 1798 two days after the Battle of the Nile, the captains of the fleet met abroad the Orion and inaugurated the 'Egyptian Club'. A document was drawn up, and signed by all present, inviting Nelson to accept the gift of a sword and to have his portrait painted. This dirk was almost certainly acquired by a mid-shipman who served during the Battle of the Nile as a memento of that great event. For more information see Commander W.R. May & P.G. Annis, Swords for Sea Service, Volume One, 1970, pp. 55-57 By 1806 Thomas and John Gill, Sword and Gun Manufacturers', were established at 83 St. James's Street, and Birmingham. Gill is last recorded at the St. James's Street address in May 1816. John, who appears to have been responsible for the Birmingham operations, is recorded until his death in 1817. His widow Elizabeth carried on the business until her own death in 1835. See Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 116-118 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 43
An 1805 Pattern Naval Officer's Sword By Drury & Son, Sword Cutler, 32 Strand, London, Circa 1830 With tapering double-edged blade (some old pitting) of flattened diamond section etched with a martial trophy and foliage over half its length on both sides, cast and chased ormolu hilt comprising foliate scroll rear quillon, langets each with crowned fouled anchor within a border of foliage, stirrup knuckle-guard bound with laurel, lion-mask pommel, its mane forming the back-piece, and wire-bound partly chequered ivory grip, in its original black leather (some surface loss) scabbard with ormolu mounts (gilding worn) each engraved with neo-classical foliage against a stipple ground, the locket signed on one side, and with two rings for suspension 73 cm. blade Footnotes: Cf. a very similar sword sold Bonhams New Bond Street, Nelson & The Royal Navy 1750-1815, 5 July 2005, lot 351 See footnote to lot 54 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 45
A Rare Silver-Gilt Mounted Naval Sword Presented By J. Poyyer To G. Harnage In 1822London Silver Hallmarks For 1822, Maker's Mark Of George ThurkleWith tapering blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over most of its length on each side (some loss of finish and small areas of pitting), one side decorated with symmetrical foliage involving dolphins, maritime trophies, an angel holding a Union Jack in splendour, and a female figure with a fouled anchor, and on the other side with foliage, trophies and figures en suite centred on a panel brightly etched against a whorled ground 'JP To GH' in gothic letters above '1822', cast and chased hilt comprising downbent shell-ground with crowned fouled anchor between Union foliage, rectangular quillon-block formed as a fasces and inscribed 'I. POYYER TO G. HARNAGE 1822' on one side, claw and ball rear quillon, knuckle-guard with ribboned fruiting oak on each side, lion-head pommel, its mane forming the back-piece, ferrule of laurel leaves and with shaking hands below 'AMICUS', and chequered swelling ivory grip bound with plain and twisted silver wire, in its original wood-lined scabbard cast and chased en suite with the hilt, the openwork side panels against fine blackened fishskin, fixed suspension rings formed as mythological beasts, and retaining much of its original gilding 71 cm. blade Footnotes:George Harnage joined the navy in 1807 and served in the Leeward Islands from 1818. In 1820 he was given command of the sloop Raleigh and continued to serve in the West Indies until the close of 1821. He returned to England with a freight of $320,000, and was paid off in 1822Jon Poyyer (or Poyer) was the owner of a sugar plantation in Barbados. His family had owned property there since 1680 and Mt. Poyer in the north of the island is named after them. In 1808 he published The History of Barbados and returned to England in the early 1820s. It is likely that he travelled with Harnage and that they became friendsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 57
A William IV 1831 Pattern General Officer's Mameluke-Hilted SabreCirca 1835Of regulation pattern, the re-polished blade etched over both sides with crowned cypher, crossed sword and baton between oak and laurel wreaths, and foliage, the forte on one side with indistinct retailer's details, and regulation brass hilt with ivory grip-scales (one chipped, the other with old splits), in its original brass scabbard 78 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 58
A Mameluke-Hilted Officer's Levée Sabre Of The 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, Mid-19th Century With bright curved blade etched against a matt ground over two thirds of its length with symmetrical designs of foliage involving along one side crowned regimental badge and battle honours, and along the other with crowned 'VR' cypher and further battle honours, the forte on one side with maker's details, and on the other with Wilkinson's circular brass proof stamp centred on an etched star, ormolu-mounted hilt including cross-guard cast and chased with symmetrical designs of foliage, ivory grip-scales secured by floret-headed rivets, and complete with its bullion sword-knot, in its original bright steel scabbard (minor dents) with ormolu mounts cast, pierced and chased with running foliage within borders of small rocailles, and in fine condition 80 cm. blade Footnotes: For a related sword see Bonhams, Oxford, The Alan Barauskas Cavalry Collection, 13 July 2010, lot 142 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 6
A Group Of Eastern DaggersMostly 19th CenturyComprising a Caucasian kindjal with double-edge blade (patches of rust and pitting) cut with an off-set fuller along each side, one side gold-damascened with a cartouche and a panel of arabesques with bird's head terminal on each side, waisted walrus-ivory grip with silver basal mount embossed with foliage, and two gold-damascened studs on the outside each on a washer en suite, in its wooden scabbard partly covered in velvet (faded) with steel suspension mount damascened with gold arabesques on the outside; a Nepalese kukri (ivory hilt removed), in its original wooden scabbard covered in black velvet with silver locket and chape embossed and chased with designs of running foliage, and retaining its silver suspension chain of disc-shaped links; an Afghan choora of characteristic form, with bright sharply-pointed blade, white-metal mounted beaked hilt chased with flower-heads, and rounded ivory grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (leather incomplete) with brass locket and chape embossed en suite with the hilt; a Sumatran kris, with waved pattern-welded blade, and wooden Garuda hilt, in its wooden scabbard; a North African all-brass dagger; and a pair of Nepalese kukri side-knives, in their purple velvet scabbard (faded) (6)The first 36 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 64
An Officer's Spadroon Of The Royal Dublin Volunteers Late 18th Century With tapering double-edged blade (some old rust patination and areas of pitting) of flattened hexagonal section over most of its length, the forte etched and gilt with pre-1801 royal arms and 'For My Country & King' over both sides, the latter between foliage, russet steel hilt comprising side-guard, knuckle-guard pierced for a ring at the top, lobed rear quillon, faceted urn-shaped pommel, reeded ivory grip (minor old splits) with medial border engraved silver band engraved 'RD' over 'V' within a crowned motto belt on one side, and 'REGT' on a banner on the other 82 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 65
A Fine And Rare Irish Silver-Gilt And Enamel Hilted Presentation Sabre To Captn. Jeremiah D'Olier By The Company Of The 1st Regiment Of The Royal Dublin VolunteersDublin Silver Hallmarks For 1798, Maker's Mark Of George WestWith curved fullered blade (some old rust patination) brightly etched against a matt ground along one side with the recipient's crest and motto, the seated figure of Hibernia in an oval with a ship in the distance, surmounted by a martial trophy and with foliage suspended from a ribbon below, a regimental badge and pre-1801 royal arms beneath a baldachin suspended from an elaborate symmetrical design of foliage framing a vase of flowers above a feline mask, and along the other with a martial trophy, a volunteer officer and fortification in an oval supported by a figure of Britannia and a wildman, Victory being crowned with laurel above, the presentation inscription, a crowned regimental badge against a further martial trophy and a symmetrical arrangement of foliage, stirrup hilt comprising shield-shaped langet polychrome enamelled respectively with the engraved arms of the recipient and crowned regimental badge, lobed rear quillon inscribed '4th Company' against a dark blue enamel ground on each side, bevelled knuckle-guard pierced with a slot for a sword-knot, pommel formed as a cavalryman's plumed helmet and with faceted back-piece in one, ribbed ivory grip (old chips beneath the pommel and minor old splits) bound with twisted silver wire, and retaining most of its original gilding 82 cm. blade Footnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'THE GIFT of the non commission'd OFFICERS and PRIVATES of the FIRST REG.MT of ROYAL DUBLIN VOLUNTEERS to their Capt.n JEREMIAH D'OLIER as a Mark of their ESTEEM.'Jeremiah D'Olier was a Huguenot goldsmith who settled in Dublin and became a city sheriff and one of the founders of the Bank of Ireland. D'Olier Street in Dublin is named after himThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
An Irish Ormolu-Mounted Officer's Presentation Sabre To Alderman James Vance By The 5th Company Of The 2nd Regiment, Royal Dublin InfantryBy John Asherainey Fecit, Dublin, Dated 1798With curved fullered blade (small areas of old rust patination) bright over half its length to the clipped-back point and etched over both sides with cabbalistic symbols, a sun-in-splendour, crescent moons and a star, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground along one side with further cabbalistic symbols between small stars and moons, an Ottoman trophy of arms and a profile Turk's head, and along the other with similar decoration surmounted by a man-in-the-moon and stars, stirrup hilt comprising half-basket guard combining recurved side-bar swept round to form a double-scroll with spherical terminals centred on a crowned Irish harp (old repairs), side-ring engraved 'ON PARADE MARCH 18 1798' on the underside and enclosing an elaborate pierced and engraved 'GR' cypher, shield-shaped langets engraved respectively with the presentation inscription and 'God Save the KING', lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard with bevelled edges and pierced for a sword-knot, lion-head pommel with plain back-piece, and ribbed ivory grip (old split on either side beneath the pommel) bound with a strand of twisted silver wire, in its original red morocco scabbard (some wear and old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (gilding worn), the former tooled and gilt over each side with foliate line decoration, and beneath the locket with royal arms beneath demi suns-in-splendour surmounted by a crowned scroll inscribed 'PROSPERITY TO IRELAND', the locket engraved with maker's details on one side, two suspension rings, and retaining much of its original gilding 81 cm. bladeFootnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'ON PARADE MARCH 1798 This sword was Presented by the Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates of the 5th Com of 2d Regt. Royal Dublin Infantry to Alderm n Jas Vance their Cap tn in testimony of the Affectionate Regard they have for him as a Loyal Soldier and much respected Fellow Citizen' James Vance was Lord Mayor of Dublin between 1805 and 1806. He died in 1808This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 74
A French Silver-Mounted HangerLyon Silver Marks, Mid-18th CenturyWith broad fullered single-edged blade double-edged towards the point (some old pitting), hilt comprising quillon-block cast and chased on each side with a stag beset by a hound in a wooded landscape, recurved quillons each with lion-head terminal, lion-head pommel cast and chased with two hounds and rococo ornament at the back, and spirally-grooved ivory grip (slender old splits and minor damage) 69.8 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 38
BAGUE MICROPHOTOGRAPHIE, CIRCA 1860De forme ovale, réhaussée d'émail noir, d'une perle de semence et de deux cabochons de rubis, surmontant un procédé de microphotographie par René Dagron (1819-1900) figurant une femme de face, microphotographie signée René Dagron, poinçon français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00), tour de doigt 60, poids brut 4.08 g.Footnotes:René Dagron (1819-1900), un photographe portraitiste français du 19e siècle, est célèbre pour avoir développé la technique de la 'microphotographie', qui consistait à fixer des images sur une petite lentille convexe grossissante et à placer ces minuscules photographies dans des bijoux, des objets de curiosité et des souvenirs. En 1859, le premier brevet de 'microfilm' a été délivré à Dagron sous le nom de 'bijoux photo-microscopiques' ou 'bijoux photo-microscopiques'. Le microfilm a été inventé pour la première fois par John Benjamin Dancer en 1851, qui utilisait des microscopes pour observer les images qui étaient capturées. Dagron a eu l'idée de développer l'observation des microfilms sans utiliser de microscope. Pour ce faire, il a modifié la forme des lentilles stanhope, ajustant la forme et la distance.La technique de microphotographie de René Dagron a permis d'obtenir des images nettes et détaillées à une échelle réduite sans perdre en qualité ou en clarté. Sa technique innovante a été présentée à l'Exposition Universelle de Londres en 1862. Lors de cette foire, il a reçu une mention honorable et a présenté un ensemble de microfilms à la reine Victoria. Dagron a de nouveau présenté sa technique sous forme de bagues, pendentifs, miniatures en ivoire et clés de montre à l'Exposition Universelle de Paris en 1867, où elles ont été largement saluées pour leur précision et leur ingéniosité.MICROPHOTOGRAPHY RING, CIRCA 1860Of oval form, highlighted by black enamel and set with a seed pearl and two cabochon rubies, surmonting a Stanhope viewer, within it a miniature photograph of a formal portrait of a Lady, microphotography process by René Dagron (1819-1900), french mark for 18 carat gold, ring size S, gross weight 4.08 grams.René Dagron (1819-1900), a 19th century French portrait photographer, is famous for having evolved the technique of 'microphotography', which consisted of affixing images to a miniature magnifying convex lens and placing these tiny photographs and viewers in jewellery, novelties and souvenirs. In 1859 the first ever 'microfilm' patent was granted to Dagron under the name of photo-microscopic jewellery or microscopic photo-jewellery. Microfilm was first invented by John Benjamin Dancer in 1851, who used microscopes to observe the images that were captured. Dagron had the idea to develop the observation of microfilms without the use of a microscope. To do this, he modified the shape of stanhope lenses, adjusting the shape and the distance. Dagron's microphotography technique allowed for sharp, detailed images at a reduced scale without losing quality or clarity. His innovative technique was presented at the 1862 London International Fair. At the London Fair he received an honourable mention and presented a set of microfilms to Queen Victoria. Dagron once again presented his technique in rings, pendants, ivory miniatures and watch keys at the 1867 International Fair in Paris, where they were widely praised for their precision and ingenuity.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
ENSEMBLE RENE DAGRON (1819-1900), CIRCA 1860Comprenant trois clés de montre et un pendentif, chacun surmontant un procédé de microphotographie par René Dagron montrant un homme et une femme, poinçon français pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut total 46.30 g, accompagné de trois clés de montre et d'un pendentif.Footnotes:René Dagron (1819-1900), un photographe portraitiste français du 19e siècle, est célèbre pour avoir développé la technique de la 'microphotographie', qui consistait à fixer des images sur une petite lentille convexe grossissante et à placer ces minuscules photographies dans des bijoux, des objets de curiosité et des souvenirs. En 1859, le premier brevet de 'microfilm' a été délivré à Dagron sous le nom de 'bijoux photo-microscopiques' ou 'bijoux photo-microscopiques'. Le microfilm a été inventé pour la première fois par John Benjamin Dancer en 1851, qui utilisait des microscopes pour observer les images qui étaient capturées. Dagron a eu l'idée de développer l'observation des microfilms sans utiliser de microscope. Pour ce faire, il a modifié la forme des lentilles stanhope, ajustant la forme et la distance.La technique de microphotographie de René Dagron a permis d'obtenir des images nettes et détaillées à une échelle réduite sans perdre en qualité ou en clarté. Sa technique innovante a été présentée à l'Exposition Universelle de Londres en 1862. Lors de cette foire, il a reçu une mention honorable et a présenté un ensemble de microfilms à la reine Victoria. Dagron a de nouveau présenté sa technique sous forme de bagues, pendentifs, miniatures en ivoire et clés de montre à l'Exposition Universelle de Paris en 1867, où elles ont été largement saluées pour leur précision et leur ingéniosité.COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, RENE DAGRON (1819-1900), CIRCA 1860Comprising three watch keys and a fob seal, three set with a Stanhope viewer, within it a miniature photograph of a formal portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman by René Dagron, french mark for 18 carat gold, combinated gross weight 46.30 grams, accompanied by three watch keys and a pendant.René Dagron (1819-1900), a 19th century French portrait photographer, is famous for having evolved the technique of 'microphotography', which consisted of affixing images to a miniature magnifying convex lens and placing these tiny photographs and viewers in jewellery, novelties and souvenirs. In 1859 the first ever 'microfilm' patent was granted to Dagron under the name of photo-microscopic jewellery or microscopic photo-jewellery. Microfilm was first invented by John Benjamin Dancer in 1851, who used microscopes to observe the images that were captured. Dagron had the idea to develop the observation of microfilms without the use of a microscope. To do this, he modified the shape of stanhope lenses, adjusting the shape and the distance.Dagron's microphotography technique allowed for sharp, detailed images at a reduced scale without losing quality or clarity. His innovative technique was presented at the 1862 London International Fair. At the London Fair he received an honourable mention and presented a set of microfilms to Queen Victoria. Dagron once again presented his technique in rings, pendants, ivory miniatures and watch keys at the 1867 International Fair in Paris, where they were widely praised for their precision and ingenuity.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 375
A Carlton Ware novelty owl salt pot; a similar stylized face pepper pot; Carlton Ware toast rack, sauce boat on stand, ribbed jug, etc; A Royal Doulton miniature character jug, Mad Hatter D 6602, others, some Staffordshire Toby jugs; a Poole hand painted preserve pot and cover, vase, sugar bowls, etc; a Royal Worcester Blush Ivory tea plate; qty
Lot 2170
A 19th century Chinese hand painted fan, the panels decorated with figures with ivory faces, with gilt lacquered sticks and contained within a shaped gilt heightened black lacquered fitted box, length of box 33cm.CITES submission number FRBRZS7UCondition Report: Sticks ok, just some minor rubbing. Two of the ivory faces lacking, a tear down one of the folds, numerous repairs to other fols of the main panel and general age wear rubbing and wear at edges. Box with rubbing and small chips and nicks throughout.
Lot 1103
THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS; a Victorian hallmarked silver four piece tea service of oval form, with panelled body, with chased scrolling decoration, and relief beading, London 1873/74, approx weight 67.47ozt/2098g (4), CITES number ZD9MKA7K.Condition Report: Tarnishing and wear throughout, traces of the original gilding to the interior, minor denting, splitting to the ivory, minor denting to the teapot spout.
Lot 136
With a 61cm curved and pointed blade with sharpened edge, slight fuller to the top of the blade and eight pointed star and similar decoration. The marine ivory (Walrus) mounted grip with flared terminal, decorated with silver wire and coral in rubbed over settings. 75cm overall *Condition: staining and old repair to the handle, previous owners accession number.
Lot 250
An interesting Glamourgan Battledress, the blouse dated July, 1945 'Battledress Blouse Serge, Size 9, with Government issue arrow, With red and white 'Home Guard Glamorgan 5' shoulder titles, crown to the shoulders for the rank of Major, Welsh Dragon collar dogs. Medal ribbons for First World War and Victory medals and Second World War Defence and War Medals, with padded RAF wings above in ivory silk thread. The trousers 1949 pattern size 12, dated 1955. It has been suggested that this is a uniform from the period between 1952 and 1957 when the Home Guard was revived to counter the perceived threat from the Soviet Union *Condition: Nice condition with few signs of wear.
Lot 72
With a 74.5cm slightly curved blade with fuller and spear point, the blade sharpened for active service and etched with a battleship, Imperial Reichs Crown over a fouled anchor, all amongst scrolling foliage. The guard with double folding inner and outer sections, the larger with fouled anchor, all with further scrolling foliage, with an ivory grip with wire binding, the pommel with lion's head set with red and greed eyes. Mounted with a second World War Kriegsmarine sword knot. The leather scabbard with engraved brass mounts, with twin ring suspension loops. With a black leather sword belt and twin hangers with Reichsmarine buckle marked for A.W. & S. Berlin. The grip engraved internally 'M. Tikrem C.L.' (?) and 'Dohnka'. 89cm overall. With copied research and images of some of Dohnka's ships. Research accompanying the sword suggests that Dohnka relates to Emil Dohnke who was born on the 22nd May 1879, he joined the Imperial Navy in 1896 as an artillery mechanic being promoted to the officer's rank of Lieutenant Ordnance Specialist (Feuerwerks-Leutnenat) on the 19th July 1911. He served in the artillery department of the Imperial Shipyard (Kaiserliche Werft) in Kiel and on the 22nd March 1914 he was promoted to Feuerwerks-Oberleutnant (Lieutenant Senior Grade). Following the beginning of the First World War he was posted to the ammunition depot of the German Navy Corps in Flanders. He appears to have retired from active service on the 30th October 1915 retiring from the Navy in 1918. By July 1st 1934 he had rejoined the Reichsmarine as a Lieutenant Commander and Erganzungs-Offizer (Supplement Officer), a branch of the Navy created for specialists in Artillery, Mine Sweeping or Torpedo operation. He remained at the Naval Arsenal in Kiel rising to the rank of Fregattenkapitan (Commander Senior Grade). He seems to have left the Navy at this time and celebrated his 100th birthday in Hamburg in 1979. A photocopied report of his 100th birthday celebrations is included with copied research relating to this combatant from the First and Second World Wars . A Cites License has been applied for MUVZ2SVW *Condition: Repair to split in scabbard, part of wire grip binding lacking, some light marking to blade.
Lot 381
A group of six various portrait miniatures, to include examples painted on ivory, the portrait of a white haired gentleman with black cravat with pin brooch mounting verso and labelled "Rev. Egerton Leigh"; the small miniature of a dark haired lady in tall bonnet labelled "Charlotte P. Leigh"; and the early-C20th lady in profile labelled "Mrs. F. Wright, Miss H.M. Talver, the Bungalow, Bourne Hall Road, Bushey, Herts" depicted in profile Ivory declaration reference: RZHB7HSF Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 190
An Edwardian Victorian style silver tea and coffee service, by Barker Brothers, Birmingham 1902, of baluster form profusely embossed, monogrammed, birds head spouts and bird finials, the teapot approximately 25 cm long, the coffee pot approximately 29 cm high, approximately 2,696 g gross (86.678 Troy oz); with a large electroplated tray with shell and scroll border and handles, approximately 73 cm long, inscribed. Ivory certificate numbers - teapot PW69NMBB; coffee pot QKP6AJZ7
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