We found 4472 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 4472 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
4472 item(s)/page
A Victorian cast iron door knocker, modelled as a hand clutching a ball, length 13cm, together with an early 20th century painted metal novelty paper clip, cast as the head of a Native American chief, length 11.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A pair of Victorian brass door plates by W. Tonks & Son, each relief cast with a semi-nude harpist within a floral border, length 30.5cm, together with a similar pair, cast in relief with a symmetrical foliate pattern, length 31cm, and a later brass door knocker, cast and titled 'Royal Pavilion Brighton', length 12cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A large quantity of assorted corkscrews to include a Lund Patent two part lever corkscrew, marked to screw and frame, 20.5cm long; and a steel corking device, of folding twin handled form, marked faintly MS, 15.5cm long; a large novelty 'Key' corkscrew, steel and brass, 15.3cm long overall; three reference books, corkscrews mostly 20th century including a patent turned brass folding screw, with cheese or apple scoop to one end, 18cm long; novelty animal handles, three piece Danish teak mounted set; Williamson American horn handled screw, door knocker; a 19th century 6 tool combination folding bow, unmarked, 7cm long; a folding bow, with decorated bow, unmarked, 7cm long; a combination 4 tool roundlet, 8.5cm long; a 19th century James Heeley & Sons A1 Double lever, 17cm long; two French 'Perfect' lever corkscrews, 14cm wide (quantity) Condition Report: All showing signs of heavy use- losses to surface decoration, rust and dirt build up and showing signs of not having been used or maintained- some damages and losses Gilding to Lund looks to have been refreshed- now worn- Key corkscrew worm end broken Books sold subject to no return- fairly heavy use from reference and reading please consult extra images for condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A BRONZE 'LUDUAN' DOOR KNOCKER, MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. Boldly cast with a central luduan head with a fierce expression marked by large bulging eyes, a broad nose, bared teeth, and a single horn, framed by a full set of curly mane, the mouth suspending a movable ring handle, all on a foliate base with six lozenge-shaped apertures for securing to a door.Provenance: Estate of Dr. Otto Schwend, acquired between 1923 and 1925 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China and thence by descent in the same family. Dr. Otto Schwend (1892-1951), a German physician who lived in East Asia for fifteen years, first in Dongguan between 1923 and 1926, and subsequently in Bangkok, Thailand between 1926 and 1938. After serving as a military surgeon in World War I, he worked at a missionary hospital in Dongguan from 1923 and moved to Thailand three years later to open a private practice in Bangkok. As a successful doctor fluent in Chinese, he became an important figure in Bangkok, even treating members of the royal family. During his time in East Asia, Schwend built a substantial collection of Chinese and Thai art, which he brought back to Germany and has remained in the possession of his family for over 80 years. Condition: Very good condition with old wear, traces of use, minor casting irregularities, minuscule nicks and dents, and light scratches. Fine, naturally grown, matte patina with malachite green encrustation here and there.Weight: 3,061 gDimensions: Diameter 24.6 cmLuduan are mythical and auspicious creatures with strong lion bodies, a single horn and the paws of a bear. They are believed to have the ability to traverse vast distances and master all languages, as well as foretell the future, giving life to the good and killing evil. According to legend, they were originally known as 'jiaoduan', and their name changed to 'luduan' because the character for 'lu' matched their appearance better. Known as guardians of enlightened rulers, luduan were said to appear in areas where a wise and virtuous leader was present.Auction result comparison: Compare a related bronze door knocker, 44 cm high, dated circa 17th century, at Christie's Paris in Art d'Asie on 10 December 2020, lot 167, sold for EUR 27,500. 明代甪端銅輔首中國,1368-1644年。圓形片狀。主紋為甪端紋,甪端睜目蹙眉,如意形鼻子,獨角,口含銅環,面目兇惡猙獰,鬃毛飛揚。六邊菱形孔葉狀底座,用於固定到門上。來源:Dr. Otto Schwend收藏,1923 至1925年間購於中國廣東東莞,保存在同一家族至今。Dr. Otto Schwend (1892-1951) 是一位德國醫生,在東亞生活了 15 年。1923 年至 1926 年間,他先是在東莞,隨後 1926 年至 1938 年在泰國曼谷生活。在第一次世界大戰中擔任軍醫後,1923 年起他在東莞的一家教會醫院工作 。三年後移居泰國,在曼谷開設了一家私人診所。 作為一名能說一口流利中文的成功醫生,他成為曼谷的重要人物,甚至為皇室成員提供治療。在東亞期間,Schwend收藏了大量的中國和泰國藝術品,並將其帶回德國,並一直由他的家人收藏超過 80 年。 品相:狀況極好,磨損、使用痕跡、輕微的鑄造瑕疵、微小的刻痕和凹痕以及輕微的劃痕。 自然細膩的包漿,多處可見綠色結殼。 重量:3,061 克 尺寸:直徑 24.6 厘米 拍賣結果比較:比較一件相近的約十七世紀銅輔首,高44 厘米,見巴黎佳士得 Art d'Asie 2020年12月10日 lot 167, 售價EUR 27,500。
Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, Co DURHAM, Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland & District Motor Club, uniface brass, 26mm, Bishop Auckland Conservative Club, brass, 24mm (G p.5), B[ishop] A[uckland] W[orkingmen’s] C[lub] Ltd, brass Threepence and Threehalfpence, 26 and 27mm (G p.4), Bowman & Co, brass Quarter-Pound, 22mm (G p.5), Cockton Hill Workmens’ Club, brass Threepences (2), both 26mm (G p.5), Dakers and Emmerson, octagonal brass, 24mm (G p.5), Eldon Lane & District Working Men’s Club & Institute, brass Threepence, Penny and Halfpenny, all 26mm (cf. Gardiner Sale, lot 703); Darlington, The North of England School Furnishing Co Ltd, brass, 32mm (G p.16); Durham, Knocker, brass (2, different), both 24mm (G p.17); Sunderland, Blackett & Son, fibre Penny, 29mm (G p.43), Ferry, brass, 23mm (G p.48), Hill & Co, brass (3 different), all 33mm (cf. G. p.44); LANCASHIRE, New Hey [Rochdale], Liberal Club, brass Threepences (2), Twopences (2, different sizes and metals), Penny, 17-23mm (cf. DNW T20, 558) [24]. Fine to very fine, some scarce £90-£120
Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, SOMERSET, Bath, County Wine Vaults, Henry Lavington, brass, 31mm (SPHT 32a), Folly, William Hulbert, copper, 22mm (SPHT 44), Green Park Tavern, James Fry, brass Threehalfpence, 23mm (SPHT 57), Marlborough Tavern, brass, 18mm (SPHT 78), Park Tavern, Stephen Mortimer, brass Threehalfpence, 24mm (SPHT 94f), Retreat, Joseph Markey, brass Threehalfpence, 24mm (SPHT 105), Rising Sun, William Harris, brass Threehalfpence, 25mm (SPHT 107a); Monkton Combe, Brass Knocker Inn, brass, 22mm (SPHT 230), Viaduct Inn, copper, 22mm (SPHT 231); Twerton, Belvoir Castle, Herbert Thomas, brass Threehalfpence, 24mm (SPHT 289a) [10]. Generally about very fine, some better £80-£100
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Lieut. J. D. Vallance, 40th. Madras N.I.) good very fine £400-£500 --- Provenance: George McIlroy Collection. John Dunscomb Vallance was born at Woolborough, Devon, on 3 September 1833 and was commissioned Ensign in the 40th Madras Native Infantry on 12 December 1849. He was promoted Lieutenant on 30 November 1855, and served during the Great Sepoy Mutiny with the 40th Native Infantry in the district of Jumblepore from the end of 1857 to March 1858. ‘During this period he was present with the force which stormed and opened the Pass of Jurgotty and was also in all subsequent operations undertaken against the Jumblepore rebels by the late Major Bates. Subsequently commanded a detachment of 40th Regiment against insurgents in the Barra Basahar Hills, in March 1858 was present with a detachment of Jumhlepore Sebundy Levy in an attack on a rebel stronghold in the Zemindary of Jhoberra. From April 1858 to July following commanded a detachment consisting of details from the Shekawati Battalion and Sebundy Levy stationed for the protection of the Chandepore Frontier. During that period was constantly employed in the successful attacks on the rebel strongholds, subsequently during the same and next year was frequently employed in operations against the rebels. In December 1859 commanded a strong detachment of the late Sebundy Levy against a large number of rebels and mutineers under Rajah Soonder Rai at Hullunder. At the later end of 1859 proceeded in command of the Sebundy Levy against insurgents in the Zemindary of Kiereah.’ (Indian Mutiny Medal Roll, Jumblepore Sebundy Levy, refers). Freedom Movement in Sambalpur, by C. Mishra, gives a further account of the recipient, both during the Mutiny, and in the years that immediately followed: ‘The second phase of Surendra Sai’s war against the British began in 1857 when the great explosion occurred and it convulsed the whole country. The Raja of Bamra was suspected and was reminded of the fate of the Raja of Angul who was imprisoned and his estate confiscated for his rebellious conduct. Accordingly, Captain Woodbridge, Lieutenant Vallance and Captain Sweeny were sent to Sambalpur to meet the situation. Major Wyndham opened the Dak road to Midnapore through the territory of the Raja of Bamrah. Captain Knocker and Lieutenant Vallance hunted down the rebels in all directions. All these measures being taken for the security of the district three central posts for regular troops and eleven subordinate outposts for the men of the Ramgarh Battalion and the newly raised Sebundies were established. Accordingly on the night of 6 November 1860, Lieutenant C. B. Smith, Assistant Commissioner, with a party of armed Beldars from Raipur and Lieutenant Vallance in command of a detachment of Samhalpur Sebundy Levy numbering in all two hundred and twenty men, proceeded to Manikgarh EiIt. After detaching a party to hold in check and cut off the retreat of the rebels by Sundara Pass, Lieutenants Smith and Vallance made directly for Tirsola, a village on the Jonk River having a stone breast work thrown across its road by the rebels. They however did not stand to defend it and followed a policy of retreat. In their hurried flight they left several herd of cattle which were captured by Lieutenants Smith and Vallance. Subsequently, the rebels about 150 in number took position in a valley near Manikgarh. It was protected in the front by two breast works of “considerable strength”. It was so constructed as not easily to be turned from either flank. On 9 November 1860 Lieutenants Smith and Vallance divided their force into three parties; one to protect their camp, one sent in advance to watch the breast work from the front and the third to attack the rebels under Lieutenants Smith and Vallance. The party ascended the high and precipitous Hill of Manikgarh and attacked the rebels from the rear. The rebels gave a dogged defence but could not withstand for a longer time. They fled to Junagarh Ghat. Three of the villages built by the rebels behind their defences were set on fire and destroyed and some more cattle were captured. In order to implement the decision regarding the precautionary measures to be taken by the Raja of Khariar, Major Forster left Lieutenant Vallance as ex-officio Assistant Commissioner of Sambalpur, with a party of Sebundies to superintend the work in anticipation to the approval of the Governor General. Major Foster commended the services of Lieutenant Smith and Lieutenant Valance to the authority for recognition.’ Vallance was promoted Captain on 20 August 1863, and, after a period as District Superintendent of Police in the Central Provinces, was advanced Major on 12 December 1869. He retired in March 1873. Sold with copied research.
A group of Asian ethnographic items, including a bronze face mask on marble plinth, three cast bronze and metal door hangings of mythical creatures, a carved wooden head of a man with wooden stand, a small brass knocker, depicting a woman with a demon on her back, together with an opium pipe and small figure of Ganesh, a/f. (8)Ganesh has had repair to top left arm.

-
4472 item(s)/page