Smith and Wesson .32 rimfire No.2 Army revolver, with a good amount of blue remaining, the tip-up 6 inch barrel roll marked Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass. six shot cylinder with 1856, 1859 and 1863 patent stamps, serial number 59460, owners initials AB to base of grip. Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.26cm long Condition report: Generally good overall condition. The action works correctly with good indexing and lock up. The bore and internals of the cylinder have scallered light pitting throughout but a strong rifling pattern remain. The finish has some wear but a good amount of original blue remains. The grips have some light dents and scratches but no repairs or damages.
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BSA 1982 Centenary .177 air rifle, 19 inch barrel, three quarter length stock with rosewood forend cap and BSA badged pistolgrip, serial number C0852, made as a limited run of 1,000 copies. In box with certificate, oil bottle, cleaning rod, gunslip etc, fitted with a BSA 4x40 telescope with covers. No licence is required to buy this item, purchaser must be over the age of 18. If the buyer cannot collect in person we can only ship this to a Registered Firearms Dealer for the buyer to collect in person. This lot cannot be posted to a home address.113cm long Condition report: Action works correctly with a strong mainspring. The rifle has been recently stored in a damp environment and consequently, there are some scattered corrosion spots most of these are light and would clean off easily. The gun outside of these spots is mint condition. One handle of the gunslip is damaged, the card box is showing signs of age with tape reinforcements and some distortions.
Eli Whitney .36 1861 pattern percussion revolver, 7.5 inch octagonal barrel stamped E. Whitney N. Haven, six-shot cylinder and ivory grips, stamped with serial number 9922 to the underside of the lever.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be bought with out a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and ID will be requested if the gun is to be posted out to a home address.35cm longCondition report: Action works well and correctly with a strong mainspring and tight lock up. The bore is good and has some strong rifling remaining, there is scattered light pitting as found on the exterior of the gun. Shinkage splits to the ivory grips.
Egyptian Remington rolling block rifle, chambered in .43 Egyptian, 35inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight and bayonet bar secured by three barrel bands, no visible serial number.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.128.5cm longCondition report: The rifle has a worn look generally. There is light pitting throughout and the woodwork has small knocks and dents. Action cocks and releases correctly with a strong mainspring. The rolling block locks up tightly without any play. The firing pin and extractor are present and appear to function as they should.The bore is very dirty but it has a strong rifling pattern present. There is some light pitting visible but nothing very deep. With a good clean the bore would improve.The rifle lacks a cleaning rod as well as a screw from the butt plate. One screw on the left side of the action has been completely chewed up and would need replacing for the gun to look its best. The buttstock has three spliced in repairs at the wrist, there are several patches of damage around the butt plate join.
Enfield Martini Henry IC1 artillery carbine, 21inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sights, secured by two barrel bands, one with bayonet lug, the action dated 1888 with VR and crown stamp, the reverse of the receiver and barrel stamped with sold out or service arrows, the stock with Birmingham War Department roundel and numerous issue stamps. With period leather sling.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.Sword bayonet to match this carbine included later in the sale.96cm longCondition report: The action functions correctly. The bore has some light pitting throughout but a good rifling pattern remains. The exterior metalwork has some scattered pitting and some corrosion spots. The woodwork has numerous knocks, dents, and marks. The buttstock is slightly loose and could do with tightening up, the forend has small splits on the thinnest part close to where it meets the action.
Japanese Koto period Mumei Wakizashi, with 50cm cutting edge and 9mm curvature, Suguha Hamon, the Suriage Nakago with Kiri Yasurime, iron Tsuba decorated with figures beneath a blossom tree, the Saya fitted with Kozuka.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.83.5cm long Condition report: The blade has some dark pitting spots and very light occasional brown coloured small patches but has a good polish generally. There is a shallow dent to the cutting edge around the tip which can be seen in images 10 and 11 online. The Kozuka has some corrosion. The tsuba has pitting and corrosion. The grip is a new replacement. The scabbard has lots of chips, marks scrapes and some paint repairs.
Japanese Mumei Wakizashi, 36cm blade, fitted into copper mounted Saya covered with Shagreen, and fitted with Kozuka, the fish skin covered Tsuka painted green.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.55m long The blade has light pitting marks and small dents to the cutting edge. It has been repolished and does not have the shine it should do. The Tsuba rattles. The grip is slightly loose due to splits appearing along the join lines. The scabbard has a very minor split at the join line visible only at the mouth. The copper decorative bands on the scabbard are loose.
Japanese Mumei Katana, 66cm cutting edge, with 17mm curvature, Suguha Hamon, the unsigned tang with Kiri Yasurime, Shinto period, with lacquered wood Saya and iron Tsuba pierced with a single clover. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.94cm long The blade has some light scracthing to the majority of it's length. There are a few tiny nicks to the cutting edge. There are three small black stained patches that are either pitting cleaned up or faults in the blade, these can be seen in images 6 (by magnifying the image) and 12 online. The blade is loose in the mounts and rattles. The Tsuba has some pitting. There are short splits with small amounts of lacquer loss along the joins of the scabbard.
Folding Navaja knife, the blade with maker's mark Girodias, the shaped brass grips with ivory and tortoiseshell inserts.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.34.5cm long Condition report: The very tip of the knife blade is chipped, with care the point could easily be restored. The blade and metalwork have light pitting and corrosion. The tortoiseshell parts of the grip have shrinkage cracks similar to crazing on a piece of pottery, they are however structurally sound. The locking mechanism of the blade functions correctly.
Breech loading percussion .45 rifle, probably American, with octagonal 32inch barrel with faint inscription, fitted with dovetailed sights, back action lock, brass furniture and scrolling trigger guard containing three triggers, the first to open the break barrel action, the second two being set triggers, the stock inlaid with pearl monogrammed escutcheon as well as silver details and a horn patch box.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.126cm longThe metalwork has a dark brown patina throughout with light pitting and surface corrosion. The trigger guard has a solder repair to the tang. The stock has two minor short splits running from the tang, the stock has numerous small dents and knocks. The hammer has a chip to the mouth. The bore has pitting throughout, strangely the rifling is straight with no twist.
German WWII Luftwaffe 1938 dated map of Spain printed on linen.82cm x 100cmCondition report: The map is generally good. We are not sure if the yellow colour is original or if the map has coloured with age. The map has some light stains, the main one being in the sea above Spain. There is also some red crayon marks in places. The map corners are folded over and there are occasional creases outside of the main creases. The reverse has some staining.
Percussion 28 bore park rifle, 28 inch octagonal barrel, the chequered stock with nickel-plated furniture including a plaque to the stock engraved 'G. Willis, Price Street, Birmingham' the underside of the butt also fitted with an escutcheon reading 'No.1' the pistol grip with lion mask boss.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification ID will be required if the lot it to be posted out.112cm longCondition report: The bore has some light pitting but nothing that breaks the rifling. The exterior has some very light surface pitting as well as wear to the bluing. The action cocks correctly with a firm mainspring. There is a gap between the barrel and the false breech which raises the question of weather the barrel is original to the false breech. The ramrod pipe rail looks to have been reattached to the barrel and is slightly proud at the muzzle end. The ramrod is a replacement. There are some short splits to the top of the butt stock near the buttplate tang, outside of this the stock is free from damages or repairs but it does have several dents knocks and marks.
Winchester 1898 10 bore signal cannon, 12 inch barrel with 1901 patent roll markings and London proof marks, the underside stamped with production number A403, no visible serial number.See the ammunition section for cartridges for this cannon.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 10 BORE SECTION 1 SHOTGUN VARIATION OR RFD TO BUY THIS LOT.The exterior of the cannon barrel has some light overall pitting which is deeper towards the muzzle. The bore has a considerable amount of pitting throughout. The action appears to function correctly. The carriage has been repainted.
Pair of percussion pistols by Wadsworth of London, 4 inch octagonal rifled 54 bore barrels, back action locks and steel furniture.Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 20cm long Condition report: Both actions cock and release correctly with strong springs. Splits beside the side nails on both stocks which have some chipping and wear. One has a spliced section to the forend. Some light pitting. to the metalwork.
Pedersoli Mortimer .54 calibre flintlock rifle, 36-inch Spanish form octagonal to round barrel fitted with dovetailed front and rear sight with one folding leaf, colour case hardened scrolled trigger guard and lock marked Mortimer, serial number 79112. With a selection of lead .530 and .535 calibre balls.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .54 RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.133cm long The Pedersoli Mortimer is in good presentable condition. Whilst the rifle has been used it has been very well looked after and only shows minor signs of wear from use. The stock has some light dents and scratches the worst being a series of light scratches seen in image 10 online. The lock works correctly and produces a good spark. The bore is clean with no pitting or damages and a crisp rifling pattern. The slots on the barrel tang screw and the breech plug show signs of being taken out in order to clean the gun down.
Ruger 10-22 in Rimfire Magic Revolution stock, 20 inch stainless steel barrel with ported muzzle brake, with Hogue grip, serial number 248-76067, lacking a magazine, with Simmons whitetail 3.5x10 x 40 scope and padded case.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .22 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.102cm long The rifle is in generally good condition. The bore is dirty but a good rifling pattern remains. The action is filthy and needs a good clean. It has not been function tested with live ammunition however the action sets of a blank round with plenty of punch from the striker. The black finish on the chassis has some light scuffs and scratches however there is nothing defacing. The scope has a good picture and adjusts, there are no obvious scratches. It has lost the logo badge from the left-hand side.
MEISSEN PARAKEET,late 19th/early 20th century, modelled perched on a branch, underglaze blue crossed swords mark and incised code '63X', 33.4cm highCondition good to fair. Damages to the leaves, also to one branch. Will require light clean. Additional images detailing damage and mark now available.
ARTS & CRAFTS OAK CHEST OF THREE DRAWERS,with stylised copper handles, on castors, 77cm high by 91cm wideOne castor missing to back right leg. Some tarnish to the handles, in keeping with age. Light surface wear present throughout, including watermarking to the top, a few dings and scratches. Some nibbles to the edges. Some white residue to one side (likely paint). Small historic split to top surface. Drawers a little stiff to open and have some gaps. Additional images available.
ARTS & CRAFTS MAHOGANY TWO DOOR DISPLAY CABINET,in the manner of Shapland & Petter, with mirrored gallery back flanked by pierced hearts, the central panel with marquetry and abalone floral design, the velvet lined interior with two shelves, the apron with two further pierced hearts above undertier, 188cm high by 121cm wide and 32.5cm deepSome scratches and nicks particularly to corners and edges, ring marks to the velvet lined interior, light general wear but good to fair overall
18TH CENTURY WINE GLASS OF JACOBITE SIGNIFICANCE,the funnel bowl wheel-engraved with the six-petal Jacvobite rose flanked by buds, on a wrythen knopped stem with drawn air bubble, circular foot, rough pontil scar, 15.2cm highCondition generally good. Light wear as per use and age, and would benefit from light clean.
VICTORIAN WALNUT BREAKFAST TABLE,the oval burr top with marquetry decoration, on turned supports to four outswept scroll legs, 136cm wideSeveral splits, repairs and replaced sections to edge; top veneer again with some repaired/replaced 'patches', some bubbling to veneer as well as scratches, nicks, crazing, etc; top with remains of a pattern perhaps from a covering still visible to the top, particularly under light; one of the mouldings to the supports chipped, lower section in general has a patchy and streaky varnish, usual scuffs and scrapes to legs and feet
JOSEF LORENZL ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF A DANCER,the painting signed 'CROJO', signed to base, on an oval onyx socle, 27.2cm highCondition good to fair. Joints between hands and head look like they have possibly been restored or will require some attention, also with dirt and discolour. Light wear throughout as per age. Additional images now available. Height 27.2cm
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FRAMED TUB CHAIR,of serpentine outline, with carved detail and raised on front cabriole supports to castors Some surface wear to the frame, including light scuffs and discolouration to the varnish. Spot of restoration to the frame. Upholstery has a few marks and a few spots where the trim has frayed or detached. Additional images available.
CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE MAHOGANY FRAMED SALON STOOL,with stylised floral upholstery on a pale ground, on chamfered square legs with fret pierced corners, joined by a pierced 'H' stretcher, on block feet, 102cm x 70cm, and 46cm highCondition good to fair. Upholstery with some minor stains. Small restoration to one fretwork joint. Frame with light age and use related wear.
EARLY/MID-19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY,pictured in silk gown, unsigned, 8.5 x 7cm, housed in a white metal frame bearing loop hallmarked for Birmingham 1850, unglazedPatches of old varnish still visible under UV light, craquelure to blue shawl, small irregular area central lower area against frame, accumulated surface dirt and some very small surface nicks, additional images available; knocks to frame as well as tarnish
GRAYSON PERRY '100% ART' PORCELAIN CABINET PLATE,for the Holborne Museum, printed monogram to base, 21.7cm diameterCondition report: Rings true, no hairline cracks; there is a very small glazed over chip to rim possibly from manufacture; very light general wear including light marks and spotting to the gilt rim
VICTORIAN WALNUT CIRCULAR TEA TABLE,the circular top on tapered fluted column to three outswept supports, 77cm high, 53cm diameterSome crazing to the veneer on the tabletop; other light general surface wear throughout including nibbles and scuffs around the edges. Additional images available.
OAK ORKNEY CROFTER'S CHAIR,with woven rush back and seat, raised on stretchered and tapered supports Some light general surface wear, including scuffs, nibbles and wear of the varnish to the frame. Small split to one side of backrest. The woven rush all in tact. Spot of black residue to the back rest. One arm rest has some wiggle, but construction is otherwise solid. Additional images available.91cm high, 51cm wide, seat 40cm deep
ATTRACTIVE LATE VICTORIAN PLATED CANDLESTICK OIL LAMP,the octagonal tapering column supporting a hobnail cut clear glass reservoir, with etched globular shade and plain chimney, 85cm high overallCondition generally good. Some minor shavings appear towards base of chimney. Light wear throughout as per use and age, this includes light wear to frosting on globe, areas of minor polishing revealing metal beneath plating. No hairlines, no drill holes, both clips present at collar.
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BARREL-FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS,with ring turned columns flanking an arrangement of seven drawers, 118.5cm high by 131.5cm wide and 59.5cm deepDrawers move smoothly. Small section of beading missing to central panel. Small split to one side. Some light general surface wear, in keeping with age and use, including a few nibbles around edges. Splits to the top two long drawers. Additional images available.
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY DISPLAY CABNIET,decorated with ribbon and husk festoons above two glazed doors, 106cm wideOne decorative panel in the glaze is loose, but present. Cracks in the veneer at the centre. A few scuffs and nibbles to the edges, and light general surface wear throughout, in keeping with age and use. Some discolouration to interior fabric lining. Lock mechanism working. Additional images available.
A Modern Stainless Steel, Calendar Wrist Watch with 72 Hour Power Reserve.Panerai-Luminor, GMT 1950 OP6818, SM3019061, O, 1075/2500.The 29- jewel automatic movement to a signed black dial with Arabic quaters, Luminous filled hands, subsidual seconds at 9, date aperture at 3 and demi lune 72 -hour power reserve, in a brushed and polished case with bevelled belel in a square case with captive crown and screw down exhibtion back, fitted with a 24mm stitched leather strap with brused buckle, width 52mm inc crown and cover, together with guarantee cetificate dated 05/2012, and assicated booklet, with its fitted box of issue, Burgeron 140 screwdriver and a spare stitched brown leather strap and card outer case.The watch was serviced by Panerai in October 2017 at a cost of £485 and has been seldom used since. We have the paperwork to prove this service which will be supplied.Case - Slight surface wear from use.Dial - Fine.Movement - Appears clean, free and running.Box and Outer - Both with light age related wear.
A PAIR OF GEORGE III BLUE AND WHITE JASPERWARE AND CUT-GLASS TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA Late 18th / 19th century, each with a three-sided central finial with an urn above a canopy, with two scrolled branches with candle-holders and drip-pans hung with droplets, on a drum base with classical scenes, restorations and replacements to glass droplets, 62 cm. high; 39 cm. wide
Mixed ChampagneThe Wine Society12x75cl The following 10 cases of Champagne have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - , perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random ( Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne & Sparkling Wine12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random ( Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random ( Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random ( Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne & Sparkling Wine12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
Vintage & NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
NV Mixed Champagne12x75cl These Champagnes have all been stored since in a deep cellar in an Important House in Southern England. Any label damage has been caused by dampness having been stored on the floor. The climatic conditions for ageing the wine inside the bottle has been perfect.Many of the bottles have been stored for the 5-15 years and some for 15-30 years Having selected one bottle of Champagne at Random (Moet et Chandon. Circa 1990). I can confirm that the condition is outstanding. I have always been a huge advocate of mature NV Champagne if stored properly. Obviously with a mixed selection, bottles will vary, but here is the note for the bottle of Moet we tried. A vibrant shimmering light gold colour amplified by a fine white mousse. The bubbles are soft but persevere to create a beautiful wine - perfectly mature, brioche & a gentle caramel, with a easy going acidity holding it all together like a fine white wine, but with the sparkle of champagne. Not a hint of any oxidation. The fruit starting to hold court over the acidity. A wonderful opportunity to buy NV Champagne with added complexity. On its own or with food, this is the sort of Champagne that gets you talking about it , rather than just something to drink while talking about something else Tasted April 2022
Miniatur, Halbstück von Jakob Axel GILLBERG, schwedischer Miniatur-Zeichner 17.12.1769 Stockholm - 01.10.1845 Stockholm, der schwedischen, königlichen Familie sehr nahestehend. Darstellung eines gesellschaftl. hochstehenden Mannes in den besten Jahren auf grau/hellgrau verlaufendem Hintergrund, Portrait leicht nach links gerichtet mit wohlwollendem Blick auf den Betrachter, fein abgestuftes Inkarnat, wobei die Mimik und die Augenpartie durch die Schattenbildung besonders betont wird, die Farbigkeit des Inkarnats folgt der verlaufenden Lichtfolge des Hintergrunds, wobei bewusst das Inkarnat in der rechten Gesichtshälfte verstärkt wird, die Haare in durchsichtiger lichter Form gestaltet umrahmen durch feine Strichfolgen das Stirn-Inkarnat. Die hervorragende Wiedergabe der Stofflichkeit im blauen Überrock bzw. in der Darstellung von Hemd und Gilet geben das hohe Niveau farblicher Nachbarschaft wieder, geradezu genial sind dieRosatöne des Hemdes bzw. der Halsfliege zu bezeichnen die runde Miniatur ist rechts untensigniert: Gillberg, Pinxit 1803, Farbträger wohl fein präparierte Pappe. Rückseite mit Haareinlage: farblich nicht vom Portraitiertenstammend, Kreis, Füllhorn, Freundschaftsband und Liebesperlenkette deuten wohl auf eine liebende Spenderin hin. 18 kt Goldrahmen, GG 750/000, Goldpunzen auf dem Bügel: schwedischeHoheitszeichen die 3 Kronen, Meistermarke E.E.V. oder B ?, dritter Buchstabe unleserlich, Jahresmarke V2 = 1803, Stadtmarke Kopf = Stockholm, beidseitig verglast, Durchm. ca. 6.5 cm, Unikat, absolut museal, sammelwürdig, Mittelpunkt einer Sammlung. Literatur: Saur, Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon Bd. 54, 2007, S. 45, dort auch weiterführende,umfangreiche Literaturangaben, Gillberg, JakobAxel, schwedischer Miniatur-Zeichner 17.12.1769 Stockholm - 1.10.1845 Stockholm, stammt aus einer berühmten Miniaturmalerfamilie, lässt sich über Generationen zurückverfolgen, vielfach ausge- zeichnet, wird als einer der interessantesten Maler der Stockholmer Schule in der wissenschaftlichen Literatur bezeichnet. Smybolik der Rückseite: Kreis für Vollkommenheit, Füllhorn für Ewige Jugend, Fülle und Glück, die Perlenliebeskette symbolisiert Schönheit und Zeitlosigkeit, diese werden durch die Doppelbögen der Freundschaft unterstrichen. Die Nähe zum schwedischen Könighaus lässt vermuten, dass der Abgebildete Mitglied der schwedischen Königsfamilie istMiniature, Jakob Axel GILLBERG , Swedish miniature draftsman December 17th 1769Stockholm - October 1st 1845 Stockholm, very much the related to the Swedish royal family Representation of a social high-ranking man in his prime grey/light grey gradient background, Portrait facing slightly to the left with benevolent look at the viewer, fine agradated flesh tones, with the facial expressions and the Eye area emphasized due to the shadow formation the color of the Incarnations follows the progressing sequence of light of the background, whereby the flesh tones are consciously strengthened in the right side of the face, the Hair designed in a transparent light shape framing the forehead with fine line sequences flesh tones The excellent rendition of Materiality in the blue overskirt or in the depiction of shirt and gilet showing again the high level of color proximity, pink tones of the shirt or the neck fly masterly The round miniature is signed lower right: Gillberg, Pinxit 1803, paint carrier probably fine prepared cardboard. Back with hair insert: color does not match with the person portrayed, Circle, cornucopia, friendship bracelet and Necklaces of love pearls probably point to a donor in eternal love. 18kt gold frame, GG 750/000, gold hallmarks on the bracket: Swedish National emblem the 3 crowns, master's mark E.E.V. or B ?, third letter illegible , Year mark V2 = 1803, city mark head = Stockholm, glazed on both sides, diam. approx. 6.5 cm, unique, absolutely museum- like, collectable, centerpiece of a collection. Literature: Saur, Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon Vol. 54, 2007, p. 45, there also further, extensive bibliography, Gillberg, Jakob Axel, Swedish Miniature draftsman 17.12.1769 Stockholm - 1.10. 1845 Stockholm, comes from a famous Miniaturist family, tracing back over generations, the royal family very much related, is considered one of the most interesting painters of the Stockholm School in the scientific literature designated. Symbolic on the back: circle for Perfection, cornucopia for eternal youth, Abundance and happiness, the pearl love necklace symbolizes beauty and timelessness, underlined by the double arches o f the friendship ribbon. With the close proximity to the Royal Swedish family, the assumption is very close that the person portrayed is a member of the royal family of Sweden
A SUITE OF ART DECO COPPER AND VASELINE GLASS LIGHTING, COMPRISING; A CEILING LIGHT OF THREE SOCKETS SUSPENDED ON A WOODEN COLUMN, THE CHROME SHADE MOUNTED WITH EIGHT GLASS ICICLES. A COPPER CEILING LIGHT WITH TWO SOCKETS AND GLASS SHADE, THREE WALL LIGHTS EN SUITE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF CHROME WALL LIGHTS WITH FROSTED AMBER GLASS SHADES
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