1st-2nd century A.D. With an elongated body and a long nozzle with a rounded tip; raised rim enclosing the upper face with an ivy lef-shaped filling hole; wide handle terminating to a female tragic mask with a palmette below the chin, the hair dressed in ringlets with two rows of curls to the brow, eyes inlaid with silver; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Bailey, D.M., A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of metal and stone, and lampstands, London, 1996, no. Q3669 (said to be from Rome) for identical, and Q3670 (preserved only in the identical mask); many other similar examples are from Pompeii, see Valenza Mele, N., Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Napoli, Catalogo delle Lucerne di Bronzo, Rome, 1981, nos.344-345; from the Western Provinces, see Rolland, H., Bronze Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, no.357; and from the East, see Bérard, C., Bronzes Hellénistiques et Romains, Lausanne, 1979, pl.116, 7 and 10; cf. also Mitten, D.G., Doeringer, S.F., Master Bronzes from the Classical World, Cambridge, 1967, no.297, for identical, and Edgar, C.C., Greek Bronzes, Catalogue général des antiquités égyptiennes du Musee du Caire, Cairo, 1904, pl.12H. 1.97 kg, 28 cm wide (4.31 kg total, 27.5 cm high including stand) (11 in. (10 7/8 in.)). Old private British collection, pre-1965. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an old black and white photograph and an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12033-215424.The lamp is of Loeschke type XX (Walters type 6), with many of these lamps made in Italy, but some are also found in the East. The tragic mask appears frequently on lamp handles, probably as an apotropaic subject. The mask was an inseparable element of unity with the past and religious context. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
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Circa 13th century A.D. With tiered lotus-flower base and balustered stem, a plain cup with raised rims to the centre of the stem, tiered finial with conical top, facetted conical knop above; the base with remains of lead and iron filling. Cf. Pospíšilova, D., ‘Deepa.Oil lamps.Indian metal objects from the collection of the Náprstek Museum, Prague, Czech Republic’ in Annals of the Náprstek Museum 28, Prague, 2007, pp.37-77, plate no.3, for the type. 302 grams, 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.). Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.Our specimen is probably a votive temple lamp. From the beginning, temples were centres of inspiration for the production of lamps in a variety of designs. Temple lamps played an important role in temple rituals. Rich people used to give donations of both money and land to craftsmen, who could then devote much of their time to producing such pieces of art. [No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D. Hollow-formed tongue-shaped lamp with chamfered sides, loop handle, large filler hole; low-relief rosette and other ornament to the discus, chamfered forward edge with seven nozzles. 238 grams, 13 cm (5 1/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.The lamp was probably a variant on the menorah with seven separate lights from a single source.
5th-7th century A.D. Aqua-coloured glass lamp-work bangle with ribbed construction. Cf. fragment of a similar item in the British Museum under accession no.1934,1016.1; cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.III, no.1004, for similar type in translucent purple. 29.5 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated display card.The type is well known in the Eastern Empire from the 5th to the 7th century A.D. Usually these bracelets are decorated on outer surface with five continuous parallel horizontal ribs. [No Reserve]
2nd century A.D. Squat lamp with broad discus displaying stamped scrolls and leaf-motifs, central low-relief biga with traces of red pigment; stub nozzle. Cf. Dejean, H., Lamps Antiques à travers les Ages: Le Corpus Paris, Archaeo Numis, 2012, pl.35, M027. 45 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.). Acquired in the 1970s. From the private collection of a retired East Anglian teacher. [No Reserve]
1st century A.D. Squat lamp with broad body and volutes flanking the nozzle, recessed discus with low-relief image of winged horse; maker's mark to obverse, 'T' with pellet finials. 69 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). Ex Arizona collection. with Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, 2014. Property of a North London collector. Accompanied by an Artemis certificate of authenticity dated 28 July 2014.
Late 4th century B.C. Comprising a round pedestal supporting four small offering pots, interspersed with four female face protomes; looped handle to the centre with parallel strokes in low-relief. Cf. Miše, M., Gnathia and related Hellenistic Ware on the East Adriatic Coast, Oxford, 2015, fig.5, p.45, for similar. 623 grams, 16 cm high (6 1/4 in.). From the West German collection of H.W. Acquired from the De Mynter, Belgium, in 2011. with Gorny and Mosch, Munich, 3 June 2017, no.52. Private Portuguese R.M. collection. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.The kernos can be recognised by a series of small cups on the lip, with examples dating back to the Bronze Age. It was used to store offerings made to the gods, specifically in cults pertaining to Demeter and Persephone. The receptacles probably contained foodstuffs, or perhaps flowers, and a lamp was sometimes placed in the centre. Kernoses, such as this, were often carried in processions at the Eleusinian Mysteries (secret initiation rites celebrating the goddesses Demeter and Persephone) and were an important object for Greek religious life. Kernoses are thus closely related to the agrarian cult and to the myth of Persephone and Demeter, the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The myth is recounted in an Homeric Hymn (c. 650 B.C.) according to which Persephone, Demeter’s daughter, was seized by Hades, the king of the underworld, who brought her to his kingdom to make her his wife. Distraught, Demeter caused a terrible drought, which continued until Persephone returned to her mother from the underworld. Having consumed pomegranate seeds whilst she was in the Underworld, she was only able to be with her for a few months of the year. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
A GILT METAL MOUNTED MILK GLASS TABLE LAMP LATE 19TH CENTURY Possibly French, adapted from an oil lamp base 41.5cm high, 85cm high with current shade Condition Report: Adaption has failed at upper junction to top of vase and will require remedial work before domestic use. Gilding very dirty and would benefit strongly from a clean. The shade has perished completely. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHINESE PARCEL GILT AND BLACK TORCHÈRE 19TH CENTURY Leaf decoration, adapted and now fitted for electricity as a standard lamp base 165cm high, 193cm high with current shade Together with a polychrome and gilt chinoiserie standard lamp, fitted for electricity, base 147cm high, 186cm high with current shade Condition Report: Some damage and losses to raised gesso figures. Split to moulding on fitting halfway up. Otherwise condition consistent with age. Other lamp,Cracks opening up to joins of feet to the base some losses to moulding at base of column. Conditition consistent with age on use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A French gilt-bronze candlestick converted to a lamp, In the style of Juste-Aurèle Meissonier, French, 1695-1750, late 19th century, The spirally-cast stem with asymmetrical C-scrolls, the base with flowers and rocaille, later adapted with woven shade, 45cm high excl. fitmentIt is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use. Footnotes: Note: The lively and sinuous model for this candlestick was the work of Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, one of the leading Rococo designers. Born in Turin, Meissonier moved to Paris in 1715 and rapidly gained a reputation as a prominent tastemaker in the rocaille style. In 1726 Meissonnier was named dessinateur to the king, which provided him with a sizable income until his death and positioned him to influence taste at the French court.
A set of four wrought iron three-light wall appliques, Made to order for George Farrow, second half 20th century, With tapering nozzles on foliate scroll wall mount, 58.8cm high, 14cm wide; together with a pair of similar wrought iron floor standing lamps, on knopped stem and tri-form base, 137cm (142) excl. fitment (114cm); and a metal floor-standing lamp stand, with detachable crown surmount on a knopped and twisted stem on a tri-form base, 166cm high (7)It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use.
A French gilt-brass mounted cut-glass table lamp, Second half 20th century, With hobnail-cut body on foliate support, 45cm high excl. fitment; together with a French gilt-brass mounted cut-glass wall clock, by Charles Hour, first half 20th century, the circular case with hobnail-cut glass and foliate chased mounts, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, marked MADE IN FRANCE, the eight day timepiece movement signed CH. HOUR FRANCE, 20.5cm diameter (2)It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use.Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.
JOHN MARTYN - LP / LP BOX SET COLLECTION. A collection of 1 x box set and 18 x (mostly) LPs. Titles include Piece By Piece (compact disk box set) and Piece By Piece (ILPS 9807), Live At The Hanging Lamp (ILPS 10001), The Road To Ruin (ILPS 9133), Stormbringer! (ILPS 9113), The Apprentice (PERM LP 1), Foundations (ILPS 9884), Johnny To Bad (IPR 2046), Philentropy, Well Kept Secret, One World, Grace & Danger, Sapphire, Glorious Fool and So Far So Good. The records are generally VG to Ex+ and the sleeves are generally VG to Ex.
Chinese carved hardwood dragon standard lamp, height 193cm.Condition report:Open joint to the top, throughout some repairs but minimal losses, one spandrel loose on the base of the column and some losses on these three.Additional images have been uploaded to the lot pag eon our website for you to view.
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