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Click here to subscribethe white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, mechanical key wind movement, case, 45mm diameter, verso decorated with engine turned engraving around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, interior stamped 'K.18 6927o', the cuvette similarly numbered, gross weight 74.7g and presented with the winding key
A wood netsuke of Kiyohime on the Dojoji bellBy Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th centuryFully transformed into a dragon, the witch Kiyohime resting her head on top of the temple bell, her claws grasping the sides of the bell, her long tail curling around; signed O Tametaka (Owari Tametaka) with a kao. 4cm (1 9/16in) high.Footnotes:木彫根付 道成寺 銘「尾 為隆（花押）」 18世紀後期Provenance:Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection.Purchased at Sagemonoya, Tokyo, September 1998.Published:Bushell, CN, p.35, no.32.Jairus K. Hammond, 'Nagoya Style Zodiac Animals', NKSJ, vol.11, no.4, p.10, fig.8.BAFJ, no.61, p.1.Sagemonoya, NAS, p.6, no.20.The story of Kiyohime and her ultimately destructive unrequited love for the priest Anchin is the subject of a No drama, Dojoji.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A wood netsuke of a wasp in a loofah gourdBy Kogetsu, early 19th centuryThe wasp gnawing a large hole into the gourd, the smooth gourd pierced with decayed holes, the vine trailing down, the wood well patinated, the wasp's eyes inlaid, signed Kogetsu; with a wood storage box inscribed Kogetsu saku Kibori hechima ni hachi sashi netsuke (Wood sashi netsuke of a loofah gourd and wasp made by Kogetsu). 15.4cm (6cm). (2).Footnotes:木彫差し根付 糸瓜に蜂 銘「江月」 19世紀前期Provenance:S. Kaneko, Yokohama.A. V. K. Murray Collection.Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 13 March 1989, lot 94.Published:JINCS, December 1975, vol.3, no.3, p.17, no.9.INS, PE, no.94.For a very similar example signed Ittokusai, see J. Earle, NFR, p.228, no.192. Another similar example by Gekko is illustrated by R. Bushell, CN, p.102, no.139.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A collection of important reference books on netsukeComprising the following: Atchley, Virginia G; Bushell, Frances; Goodall, Hollis; and Izzard, Sebastian, The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke: A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Chicago, Art Media Resources, 2003; Arakawa, Hirokazu, The Go Collection of Netsuke: Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Kodansha International, 1983 (first edition); Bandini, Rosemary, In A Nutshell: Japanese Netsuke from European Collections, London, Rosemary Bandini, 2013; Bandini, Rosemary, Shishi and Other Netsuke: The Collection of Harriet Szechenyi, London, Rosemary Bandini, 1999; Bushell, Raymond, Collectors' Netsuke, New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, 1979 (first published 1971); Bushell, Raymond, Netsuke: Familiar and Unfamiliar, New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, 1975 (first edition); Bushell, Raymond, The Wonderful World of Netsuke, Tokyo, Charles E. Tuttle, 1982 (first published 1964); Cohen, George, In Search of Netsuke and Inro, London, Jacey Group, 1974 (first edition); Coullery, Marie-Thérèse, Newstead, Martin S., The Baur Collection: Collections Baur – Netsuke, London and Boston, Kegan Paul, 1977 (first edition); Davey, Neil K., Netsuke: A Comprehensive Study Based on the M. T. Hindson Collection, London, Philip Wilson Publishers, 1982; Davey, Neil; and K., Tripp, Susan G., The Garrett Collection: Japanese Art – Lacquer, Inro, Netsuke, London, Dauphin Publishing Ltd, 1993; Earle, Joe, Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture, Boston, MFA Publications, 2001 (first edition); Hurtig, Bernard, Masterpieces of Netsuke Art: One Thousand Favourites of Leading Collectors, New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, 1980 (first published in 1973); Jirka-Schmitz, Patrizia, Netsuke: 112 Meisterwerke – Masterpieces – The Trumpf Collection, (vols. 1 and 2), Stuttgart, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2000; Joly, Henri L., W. L. Behrens Collection: Part I. Netsuke, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Paragon Book Reprint Corp, 1966; Jonas, F.M., Netsuke, Tokyo, Charles E. Tuttle, 1973 (first published in 1960); Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Netsuke, Inro und Sagemono [Netsuke, Inro and Sagemono], Cologne, Klischees-Peukert, 1983; Sydney L. Moss, Eccentrics in Netsuke, Hong Kong, Andamans East International, 1982; Tsuchiya, Noriko, Netsuke: 100 Miniature Masterpieces from Japan, London, British Museum Press, 2014 (first edition); Ueda, Reikichi, The Netsuke Handbook, trans. Raymond Bushell, Tokyo, Charles E. Tuttle, 1981 (first published 1961); Weber, V.-F., Ko-ji Ho-ten: Dictionnaire à l'usage des amateurs et collectionneurs d'objets d'art japonais et chinois (Dictionary of Japanese and Chinese Art for Collectors), New York, Hacker Art Books, 1975 (first published 1923), complete set of 2 volumes. (22).Footnotes:根付参考書コレクション 21冊For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A boxwood netsuke of a goat and kidBy Tametaka, Nagoya, late 18th centuryThe parent recumbent upon a bed of fallen leaves, its head raised to the left, its offspring clambering onto its back, forming a compact composition, the slightly worn wood with a good patina; signed in a leaf-shaped reserve Tametaka. 3.7cm (1 7/16in).Footnotes:黄楊彫根付 親子山羊 銘「為隆」 18世紀後期Provenance:Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection.Purchased at Christie's, London, 27 October 1987, lot 50.Published:Bushell, CN, p.35, no.33.Jairus K. Hammond, 'Nagoya Style Zodiac Animals', NKSJ, vol.11, no.4, p.13, fig.13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Simon & Halbig/ K&R bisque head doll, German circa 1910, with weighted brown glass eyes, finely painted lashes and raised brows, open mouth with upper teeth, card pate and original blonde wig in ringlets, pierced ears and on a fully jointed wood and composition body, wearing a pink striped sailor-style dress with brass buttons, underclothes, gloves, socks and shoes, (condition: head perfect, body good), 23” (59cm) tall.
K&H 250 bisque head doll, circa 1910, with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with upper teeth, and brown wig, on a fully jointed wood and composition body and wearing a blue corduroy dress, (condition: teeth replaced, repair to hands, body A/F), 22“ (56cm) tall.
Three 9ct gold fashion rings to include an emerald and diamond heart ring with two tiny emeralds to the shoulders, size R, a dark gemstone ring set in a border of tiny diamonds, size O and a heart-shaped pale blue gemstone ring with black enamelled shoulders, size K, combined approx 7.6g (3).
A George V silver cigarette box, of theatrical interest, presentation engraved 'Edwin Oxlee Esq., All The Best 1914, May Marton'. London 1912, 11cm wide, 9cm deep., 8.99oz., a George V silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, rectangular reserve monogram engraved, engraved internally 'Presented to E O K Clarke, by The Prince's Staff (Theatre), Xmas 1924', Birmingham 1924, 2.8oz., and a Parker Beacon pocket lighter, No 143752. (3)
An Art Nouveau silver and ivory 'Safran' vase c.1901, Mark of V. Boivin, Paris, stamped French Minerva head poincon .950, stamped on base K 844 and makers lozenge mark The repoussé and chased silver bulbous base of overlapping leaves with silver frilled-petalled flowers supporting a tapered ivory vase, on circular foot 16 cm high Notes: V. Boivin is listed as a maker from 1897 at 5 rue de Montmorency, Paris. Notes: Possibly after, or influenced by, a design by Adolphe-Armand Truffier, see Alasdair Duncan 'The Paris Salons 1895-1914 Volume V: Objects D' Art & Metalware', 1999, p. 208 (a Safran vase in silver and enamel of similar form but with some variation is illustrated)There are three cracks to the ivory when you look into the interior. Some old marks and stains. Some dents on the leaves of the bulbous base. Some lifting of silver petals and stems. Wear to base.Please note that this lot contains ivory. Ivory is an endangered material with strict rules about export/import. If you plan to take this lot out of the UK please check with your shipper if you can before bidding. Some countries do not allow the importation or exportation of ivory. Ivory rules are under review in the UK.
C. F. A. VOYSEY (1857-1941) FOR THOMAS ELSLEY & CO. ARTS & CRAFTS BRASS FIRE IRON, CIRCA 190067cm long; an ARTS & CRAFTS FOLDING BRASS FENDER, in the manner of Voysey, 49cm wide, 9.5cm high, 39cm deep; and a BRASS TRIVET, with shaped legs and pad feet, 25.5cm squareFootnote: Exhibited: Hereford Museum & Art Gallery ‘Love and Labour are All: The Arts and Crafts Movement and Beyond’ 24th March-16th May 2012, no. 45 (fender) Literature: Livingstone, K. et al., C.F.A.Voysey: Arts and Crafts Designer, V&A Publishing, London, 2016, p. 260 Pl. 388 where an example of the fire tool is illustrated
C.F.A. VOYSEY (1857-1941) FOR G.P. & J. BAKER LTD., SWAISLAND PRINT WORKS, ENGLAND 'POPPIES' PANEL,block-printed cotton, backed on board(73cm x 139cm)Footnote: Literature: Livingstone, K. et al., C.F.A.Voysey: Arts and Crafts Designer, V&A Publishing, London, 2016, pl.145, p.118Parry, L. Textiles of The Arts & Crafts Movement Thames & Hudson 2005, plates 56-7
A William IV gold (tests as 14ct) and black enamel memorial ring set with a single diamond, size K/L, gross 3.6 grams, inscribed William Pickup Obt 21st Mar, 1833 at 53'.CONDITION: Shank has been re-sized. Some black enamel missing from both scroll decorated shoulders. No visible damage to the diamond.
A modern Italian 18ct gold and diamond set line bracelet, 18.8cm, gross 13.7 grams, set with fifty six round brilliant cut stones.CONDITION: Each stone weighing approx. 0.03-0.04ct. Average colour and clarity approx. estimated as K/L (though probably due to gold setting reflection) and VS2/ SI1/SI2.
A mid 20th century '18ct and plat' three stone diamond ring, with diamond set shoulders, size K/L, gross 2.4 grams.CONDITION: Total diamond weight of the three main stones approx. estimated as 0.70ct. Average colour and clarity approx. estimated as J/K and SI1. Four of the small stones each have a crack/chip to the table facet.
A COLLECTION OF FISH THEMED PRINTS ETC, to include examples by David Miller, Richard Smith, Terence Macklin, David S Oxford, K Vaudin, Mark Spain and Michael Loates, some limited editions, framed and unframed, a Garry Cartwright print signed by John Wilson, Alan Slothorn, Ian Heaps, Mick Brown, Terry Hearn, etc, largest size approximately 92cm x 73cm
AN OLD CUT DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING, estimated cushion cut diamond weight 1.15ct, colour assessed as K-L, clarity I1-I2, please note this diamond does have a surface reaching fissure, ring size O, hallmarked 18ct gold, Chester (date letter indistinguishable), approximate gross weight 2.8 grams
London/Essex/Haunting/Etc: 1- Grieve, H: The Great Tide. Story of the 1953 Flood Disaster in Essex. 1959, 1st. dw. 4to. ill. plus folding map in pocket; 2- Puleston, JH & JE Price: Roman Antiquities Recently Discovered on the Site of the National Safe Deposit Company s Premises, Mansion House, London. 1873, 1st. TP Inscribed: “Henry Mandley, with the Architects kind regards” (possibly John Whichcord). 4to. frontis, double page plan plus 14 plates; 3- Ferries, K G: Essex Windmills. Vol. 1-3, 1981-84, 1st. dws. 4to. Fine; 4- Thornbury, W: Haunted London. 1865, 1st. half leather; lacking spine; 5- Longe, A: The Old Night-Watchman, The Ghost of Spixworth Hall. 1950, 1st. Inscribed from the author; 6- Underwood & Tabori: Ghosts of Borley. Annals of the Haunted Rectory. 1973, 1st. dw. VG; Plus 19 others. (25)
1- DUNSANY, Lord: Lord Adrian. Golden Cockerel Press, 1933, numbered limited edn, 194/325. With engravings by Robert Gibbings. ¼ leather, VG; 2- Musset, Alfred De: Fantasio. The Pleiad, 1929, 1st. Limited edn. 155/550. with 12 illustrations (including 2 hand-coloured). 4to. original cloth; damp staining to covers; Harrison, K: The Windows of King’s College Chapel Cambridge. 1952, 1st. Plus: 2pp ALS from the author; ¼ cloth. (3)
ARCHITECTURE: 1- Colling, J K: Details of Gothic Architecture, 2 volumes. Batsford, nd, (1856, preface dated) Folio; 2- Pugin, A. W: Gothic Furniture in the Style of the 15th Century. Ackermann, 1835. 4to. Title page plus 24 plates. Boards rubbed; foxing; 3- Brandon, R & J A: Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages. 1849, 4to. original cloth gilt; 4- Small & Woodbridge: 4 titles: Architectural Turned woodwork; English Brickwork Details 1450-1750; Mouldings of the Wren & Georgian Periods; & English Wrought Ironwork Mediaeval and Early Renaissance; 5- Royal Commission on Historical Monuments: An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, 4 volumes. 1916-1923, 4to. Full calf gilt; Plus 6 others. (18)
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