German School, circa 1790 , PORTRAIT OF FREDERICK WILLIAM II (1744-1797), KING OF PRUSSIA (1786-1797), WEARING THE UNIFORM OF THE 18TH ROYAL PRUSSIAN INFANTRY REGIMENT, HIS BLUE COAT WITH SILVER-EMBROIDERED PINK FACINGS, HIS HAIR POWDERED, WEARING THE ORANGE SASH AND BREAST STAR OF THE ROYAL PRUSSIAN ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE , Watercolour on ivory, in a brown leather hinged case, the cover gilt-stamped with monogram `R` surmounted by the Royal Prussian crown Oval, 2in (51mm) high. Frederick William II married his first cousin, Elizabeth Christine Ulrika of Brunswick-WolfenbŸttel in 1765 and had a daughter, the later Duchess of York and Albany. After his divorce in 1769, he was remarried to Frederika Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt and had five children, including King Frederick William III. His reign was characterised by scandalous moral decay at court due to his numerous mistresses, including the notorious trumpeter`s daughter `Rieke` Enke, styled `Countess von Lichtenau`. She and two further bigamous morganatic wives, the newly-styled `Countess von Ingenheim` (in 1787) and the newly-created `Countess of Brandenburg` (in 1790) made him the father of a further nine recognised children. His private pre-occupations prevented him from maintaining his uncle`s high standard in the Prussian Army, which finally led to the defeat of Prussia by Napoleon`s troops in 1807. Similar miniatures of the King, in almost identical frames, have been attributed to Anton Friedrich Koenig (1722-1787).
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A Splendid Meiji Period Oriental Rosewood Cabinet, fitted with staggered tiers of offset cupboards: The doors & back panels lavishly decorated with birds, flowers & foliage of carved & inlaid ivory, mother of pearl and gilded lacquers; the top left sliding cupboard doors depicting Samurai practising the martial arts. The fine fret-work gallery rails, aprons and corner brackets carved with flowers & scrolling foliage. The stand similarly carved above curved legs terminating on scroll feet. 76 ins (195 cms) in height, 51 ins (130 cms) in width, 15 ins (35 cms) in depth.
A Fine Early 19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Work Box of Rectangular Cushion Form with bevelled corners. The whole intricately decorated with gilded pagodas, figures, flowers & foliage on a black ground and opening to reveal a fitted interior housing carved ivory sewing implements above a frieze drawer of further compartments. Standing on gilt metal lion paw feet 13½ ins (34 cms) wide, 9½ ins (24 cms) deep, 6 ins (15 cms) high.
A Delightful Late 18th Century Anglo-Indian Ivory Desk Box on Later Stand. The Vizagapatum sandalwood box clad in ivory veneer and engraved with bordering bands of undulating flowers and foliage. The sloped fall front resting on loper supports and enclosing a fitted interior of arcaded pigeon holes and small drawers with a base drawer below. The silver metal escutcheons embellished with engraving. The mahogany stand having square canted legs and a gadrooned top, 21 ins (54 cms) wide, 10 ins (25.5 cms) high and 10 ins (25.5 cms) deep, standing 39½ ins (100 cms) overall in height.
A Large 19th Century Royal Worcester Vase & Cover. The urn shaped body with flying scroll handles delicately painted with Rubechia & Japanese Peony on an ivory blush ground above a pedestal base. The underside painted with the Royal Worcester mark and numbered 137106, 1398. Measuring 20 ins (51 cms) in height.
A Fabulous Late 18th Century Ebony Ceylon Table Cabinet profusely carved throughout with undulating flowers and foliage. The front doors on strap hinges opening to reveal a fitted interior of various sized drawers edged in ripple moulding. The whole raised on ivory ball feet. 12 ins (31 cms) high, 15 ins (38 cms) wide, 9½ ins (24 cms) deep.
A Collection of Pretty China: A Paragon part tea set decorated with sprays of pink roses enriched with gilt rim lines. A Booths Silicone China octagonal jug painted with bouquets of pink & white roses edged in apple green rim lines. Three small Minton china cups & saucers decorated with garlands of enameled flowers. A pair of Royal Crown Derby miniature loving mugs (A/F) and a miniature tyg dated 1913 with sprigs of pink roses and gilt rims. A small Royal Worcester coffee cup & saucer decorated with sprays of flowers on a petal moulded ivory ground enriched with fine line gilding and dated 1889. A Lady Patricia Hammersley bone china chamber stick decorated with flowers and having gilt frosted borders. A Royal Crown Derby tea-strainer & stand decorated with floral bouquets. A Newhall saucer painted with a basket & flowers & fruit. Two bat printed saucers with gilt borders.
An Impressive 17th Century Italian Ebonised & Tortoiseshell Cabinet on a George I Giltwood Stand. The front fitted with two columns of five short cushion moulded drawers flanking two long drawers, each inlaid with rectangular red tortoiseshell panels bordered with ivory stringing. The two large cushion moulded central cupboard doors hung on large gilt fleur-de-lys hinges and having large red tortoiseshell panels inlaid with ivory archways and a chequered ground. The internal frieze drawer with gilt mouldings above a recess with mirrored `perspective` interior with a geometrically tiled ivory & tortoiseshell floor. Gilt columns divide the mirrors and the removable side panels which reveal four additional secret drawers. The giltwood & gesso stand carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls of foliage adorning the tall cabriole legs; terminating with foliate pad feet. 59½ ins (151 cms) high, 50 ins (127 cms) wide, 20 ins (51 cms) deep.
A 4-Piece Silver Plated Bulbous Tea Service having gadroon rims, comprising teapot, hot water jug, 2-handled sugar bowl, milk jug, also a plated rectangular 2-handled tray having engraved centre, a plated round cake basket having pierced rim with swing overhead handle and a plated crumb scoop having ivory handle (7)
Dinky French Factory: red and ivory Mercedes-Benz Coach, turquoise 1200K Cibie Van, 33 Simca Cargo Tipper, 90a Richier Road Roller, Unic Log Lorry, 570 Peugeot Autoroutes (with aerial, Chantier roof sign, `60` board and road sign), Saviem Sinpar Truck (with five rods) and 805 Unic Skip Lorry, G-VG
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