A very rare façon de Venise quadruple-winged wine glass, 17th centuryOf attractive small size, the thin round funnel bowl resting on a small collar, above a multi-knopped hollow wrythen-moulded baluster stem with a flattened basal knop, applied with two pairs of opposing 'wings' in bright aquamarine with elaborate trailed and pincered ornament in clear glass, the conical foot with a narrow folded rim, 13cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's sale, 21 July 1980, lot 225Private British CollectionIt is very rare to find four wings such as this on a winged wine glass. A very similar small quadruple-winged wine glass with a matching cover is in the Louvre (inv. no.OA 1077). Another related small wine glass with a very similar stem but a different bowl is illustrated and discussed by Anna-Elisabeth Theuerkauff-Liederwald, Venezianisches Glas der Veste Coburg (1994), pp.295-6 and 306, no.285.In good condition, save for some very faint crizzling overall which can only just be seen in certain light. The 'wings' and pincered ornament are all in excellent condition with no damage.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A fine engraved light baluster wine glass, circa 1750The round funnel bowl decorated with a rocaille border of elaborate foliate scrollwork and diaper panels, the space below the rim filled with delicate trailing weed, resting on a merese, the multi-spiral airtwist stem with an upper acorn knop and central angular knop, over a conical foot, 18.1cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceSeton Veitch CollectionWith Delomosne and Son, 27 September 2006Patrick and Mavis Walker CollectionLiteratureDelomosne and Son, The Seton Veitch Collection (2006), no.31cAnother similar glass also from the Seton Veitch Collection is illustrated by Delomosne and Son in the catalogue, no.31e. See also that from the A C Hubbard Jr. Collection, illustrated by Ward Lloyd, A Wine Lover's Glasses (2000), p.100, pl.149 (left) and sold by Bonhams on 30 November 2011, lot 256.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Staffordshire 'Martha Gunn' Toby jugs, circa 1810-20Modelled seated and holding a foaming jug and a cup, their black hats worn over white mob caps, one wearing a purple dress trimmed with a light blue collar, the other with a sprigged dress, purple collar and yellow apron, 22.8cm high (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceJames and Timmey Challenger Collection, ChicagoMartha Gunn was the most famous of the Brighton 'dippers', responsible for assisting the bathers on Brighton beach. Her notoriety was due to her reported friendship with the Prince of Wales who first visited the town in 1783.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Headboard, Handcrafted With Nail Trim And Padded Textured Woven Upholstery Complete With Pelmet Coronet And Drapes Outer Pelmet Coronet And Outer Drape Colour Gold-Cream Copper Coloured Piping On Drape Trim Pleat In Coronet Features Brown Fabric Inner Drape Is Light Brown With Leaf Design Descending Chrome Circular Curtain Ties Included Headboard 1900mm x 1250mm High Drapes: 2600mm Drop ( Room 121)
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT BRONZE TWIN LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES AFTER JEAN-CHARLES DELAFOSSE, 19TH CENTURYDraped urn finial above bold ram head mounts, floral draped shaped armseach approximately 45cm high, 32cm wide, 15cm deepProvenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThese have been externally wired and drilled for electricity, there are remnants of old wiring Please note these are sold as decorative works of art only and not as working electrical lamps - these would need to be rewired and tested by a professional electrician prior to installation in a domestic setting.Some dirt and discolouration to the metal, some pitting and wear, fitted with plastic faux candles Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II WALNUT AND GILTWOOD WALL MIRRORCIRCA 1740 120cm high, 62cm wideProvenance: Private Collection, Guernsey. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and lossesThe gilt surface is uneven overall, this is partly gilt paint. The walnut surface is polished and clean overallThe bevelled plate is clean and useable, some light depletion and bloom but not affecting its use. The rear with paper, there are also a few various hooks for hanging - please see additional images for a view of the back of this mirror Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
FOLLOWER OF JEAN DEL COUR (HAMOIR 1627-1707 LIÈGE), TWO TERRACOTTA BUSTS DEPICTING APOSTLESFLEMISH, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURYOne supported by cherubim, each on a later square ebonised base the busts 24.2cm and 24.5cm high, each 33cm and 33.4cm high overallCondition Report: Overall there are marks, chips, scratches and knocks commensurate with age and wear.The overall patina is that of slightly granitic light scratching with some pronounced areas smoother and with a feint shine. There are some traces of black to one of the busts in particular. The chips are generally to protruding areas. Exposed fingers to protruding right hand with possible restoration The ebonised bases have some marks where the busts have revolved on them. Please see the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN GREEN PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT WALL MIRRORS LATE 18TH CENTURY each 122cm high, 47cm wide Condition Report: Overall this pair of mirrors has marks, cracks, and abrasions consistent with age and use.The green paint has a light stained wash over it, the gilding has a fine crackelure in some areas. The gesso has some cracks including over underlying joints to the corners for example; there is some flaking revealing the underlying white gesso or frame and some rubbing revealing the preparatory layers underlying the gilding.The frame is sectional and the crest section appears distinct from the frame. There are some chips including to the flowerhead carved bases. The wrought iron candle branches have wooden drip pans with flaked gilt gesso, lacking one loose metal drip pan.The glass mirrored plates edges are visible within the frame. The silvering is substantially flaked and worn so that the glass lacks large areas of silvering and that which is left does not show a clear reflection.There is some evidence of worm.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD CENTRE TABLECIRCA 1830With paper label for 'H. E. Alden Esq, c/o Messrs SLATTER & ROSE, Booksellers, OXFORD, ... Favor of Messrs Sainsbury Stamford St'74cm high, the top 146cm diameterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some minor chips and losses, the top with some light marksThe locking action holding entirely solid and stable at time of report, The underside and rails with some dirt and discolouration and may benefit from a sympathetic light cleanKnocks and marks around the legs and feet, including chips and indentation Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A HEREND COMPOSITE 'ROTHSCHILD BIRDS' PATTERN PART DINNER SERVICE MODERNComprising: sixteen equelles, covers and associated saucers with a slightly different ozier-moulded border; two additional covers and a saucer; two coffee pots and covers; two teapots and covers in sizes; a butter dish and cover; a two-handled sauce boat and stand; a ladle; a sandrier; three serving dishes in sizes; twelve breakfast plates; seven similar with a slightly different ozier-moulded border, twenty dinner plates, printed factory marksCondition Report: Has probably had really very light use. One of the serving dishes is scratched and has a sizeable rim chip. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y AN ITALIAN OLIVE WOOD, EBONISED AND MARQUETRY BOXFLORENCE, LATE 17TH CENTURYWith mother-of-pearl and mixed wood floral inlay, within moulded frame, in the manner of pietra dura inlaid boxes produced at the Grand Ducal Workshops at this period14cm high, 24cm wide, 18cm deepWith handwritten paper note inside 'This box was purchased at one of Baron Peter Spink's Antique Fairs about 1966 or 7'.Condition Report: Box with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some minor small losses to veneers. Some opening to joins between different elements of moulding. The catch for the lock is lacking. the lock is likely an old replacement. Two keys are present but do not operate the lock. Hinges are replacements. There are areas of filler next to the hinges from where previous ones sat. The screws securing one hinge are loose. the front and one side panel with a strip of bone inlay lacking. These areas have been replaced by light coloured filler. Later fabric applied to the underside of the box. This has some wear and small losses to edges. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
MANNER OF FRANCESCO GUARDI GONDOLIERS BEFORE SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE Watercolour and body colour heightened with white11 x 16.5cm (4¼ x 6¼ in.)Provenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Under glass examined out of glazed frame the sheet is very slightly undulating, there are some very light scattered blemishes notable to the sky. There is a possible area of retouching and repair to the upper left corner.Condition Report Disclaimer
UMBERTO ONGANIA (ITALIAN 1867-1942) GONDOLIERS BEFORE ST MARK'S SQUARE WatercolourSigned (lower right)29 x 18cm (11¼ x 7 in.)Provenance: Private Collection, London Condition Report: Under glass unexamined out of glazed frame discolouration throughout the sheet most notable to the edges. A blemish to the lower left corner and light foxing to the water. The sheet is not flush to the mount and may benefit from re-framing. Condition Report Disclaimer
ITALIAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) FIGURES ON A VENETIAN CANAL Watercolour and pencil18 x 26cm (7 x 10 in.)Provenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Under glass unexamined out of glazed frame: Undulation to the sheet. Light discolouration to the sheet most notable along the skyline of the buildings. Condition Report Disclaimer
MANNER OF FRANCESCO GUARDI A VIEW OF ST MARK'S SQUARE AND BASILICA SAN MARCO, THE DOGE'S PALACE Watercolour and bodycolour, a pairEach 10.5 x 14.5cm (4 x 5½ in.) (2)Provenance: Private Collection, LondonCondition Report: Both under glass examined out of frame slight undulation and surface dirt with a layer of mould to the lower edge of the Doge's palace, this would benefit from a re-frame. Discolouration throughout both sheets most notable to the edges, which are yellowing. Very light scattered blemishes to both sheets notable in the sky.Condition Report Disclaimer
Victoria, 3 x Old Head Crowns comprising: 1893 LVI, 1894 LVIII & 1896 LX, all with light contact marks & minor rim imperfections AFine to Fine, together with 2 x halfcrowns: 1893 obv. contact marks & scratch on Queen’s face o/wise lightly toned with underlying lustre AEF & 1894 good edge & surfaces, light golden toning in legends, lustrous AEF
Victoria, 6 x Old Head Crowns comprising: 1893 LVI minor contact marks/hairlines, light blue/gold tone GVF to AEF, 1894 LVIII minor contact marks/hairlines, lustrous GFine, 1896 LX AFine, 1897 LX1 light scratches/hairlines GFine, 1898 LXII minor contact marks, lustrous GVF & 1900 LXIV trivial contact marks/hairlines, lustrous light blue/gold tone AEF/EF
Two Halfcrowns comprising: William & Mary 1689 PRIMO, first busts, second crowned shield, crown with caul & interior frosted with pearls, flecking both sides o/wise good edge & surfaces, VG to AFine & Anne 1707E SEXTO, Post Union with Scotland, obv. second draped bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, light contact marks/flecking, good edge AFine/Fine
Four Halfcrowns comprising: George II 1745 LIMA D.NONO old laureate & draped bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles, good edge & surfaces, toned GVF to AEF, George III 1817 small laureate head, rev. crowned garter & shield, obv. contact marks o/wise toned Fine to GFine, George IV 1823 laureate head, rev. crowned shield in garter & collar, obv. contact marks & light scratches, minor rev. rim imperfections, toned VF & 1825 bare head, rev. crowned shield with crest; very faint initials scratched in obv. field, light scratches on bust & a couple of minor rim knocks o/wise toned with underlying lustre, VF/GVF+
George IV, 2 x Halfcrowns comprising: 1821 laureate head, rev. crowned garnished shield, obv. hairlines o/wise good edge & surfaces, lustrous blue/golf tone AEF & 1825 bare head, rev. crowned shield with crest , obv. numerous hairlines, minor contact marks o/wise good edge & surfaces, light peripheral toning, lustrous AEF
Victoria, 3 x Young Head Halfcrowns comprising: 1875 good edge & surfaces, light golden tone with underlying lustre VF to GVF, 1883 obv hairlines & a couple of trivial contact marks o/wise good edge & surfaces, light peripheral golden tone VF to GVF & 1887 light obv hairlines, light golden tone, lustrous GVF/EF
Victoria, 3 x Halfcrowns comprising: 1883 Young Head, good edge & surfaces, lightly toned, lustrous AEF/EF, 1887 Jubilee Head, trivial obv. contact marks/hairlines, light obv. toning, darker tone on rev, GVF/AEF & 1893 Old Head, light obv. contact marks/hairlines & faint scratch in field o/wise lustrous AEF
A Collection of 15 x Shillings comprising: Anne 1707E, third draped bust, obv. bust worn to a silhouette Poor o/wise VG to AFine, George II 1745 LIMA & 1758, George III 1757 with semée of hearts, 1757 without semée of hearts & 1817, George IV 1826 light scratches both sides, Victoria 1859 second Young Head, blotchy tone, 1887 small Jubilee Head, 1892 large Jubilee Head, obv. scratches Fine, 1894 Old Head, rev. small rose, 1898 Old Head, rev. larger rose Fine & 1900 & Edward VII 1902 & 1907; all VF to EF unless o/wise graded
Anne, 2 x Shillings comprising: 1709 third draped bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles, faint hairlines o/wise good edge & surfaces, light blue/gold tone in legends GFine to AVF & 1711 fourth draped bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles, scratches in obv. field & a faint scratch across bust o/wise good edge & surfaces, toned with underlying lustre AVF
Victoria Shilling 1864 die 31, second Young Head, light hairlines Fine, together with 5 x Sixpences comprising: George II 1758 old laureate & draped bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles, good edge & surfaces VF/GVF or+, George III 1787 older laureate & draped bust, rev. cruciform shields, crowns in angles, no semée of hearts, a few faint hairlines o/wise good edge & surfaces, lustrous with light blue/gold toning VF to GVF & 1816 laureate head, rev. crowned shield in garter, contact marks, dig on neck, toned VF, William IV 1835 bare head, rev. shield on mantle, trivial hairlines/contact marks, light golden tone on obv. GVF & Victoria 1887 third young head, good edge & surfaces, light golden tone AEF/EF, William IV groat 1837 bare head, rev. Britannia, hairlines VF & 2 x threepences: Anne 1708 third bust, flecking streaks both sides & an interior die break on Queen’s forehead o/wise good edge & surfaces VF to GVF & George III 1762 young laureate & draped bust, minor flecking o/wise good surfaces, slightly misshapen flan edge at 6 o’clock o/wise lustrous GVF to EF
William III, 2 x Sixpences comprising: 1697 third draped bust, later harp, large crowns; very minor flecking, granulated surfaces on lower part of bust & below bust o/wise good edge & surfaces, very light golden tone in legends, lustrous EF & 1697C (Chester Mint), first draped bust, small crowns; faint scratches on rev. o/wise good edge & surfaces, toned in legends, Fine
Victoria, 8 x Jubilee Head Silver Coins comprising: crown 1887 hairlines o/wise good edge & surfaces, obv. grey/gold cabinet tone, rev. bright except for some very light toning on horse GVF to AEF, 4 x double florins: 1887(x2) both with hairlines, both lustrous AEF to EF, 1889 hairlines, prooflike AEF to EF, & 1890 hairlines, minor contact marks, light golden tone AEF, halfcrown 1887 good edge & surfaces, toned VF to GVF & florin 1887 numerous hairlines & light scratches, lightly toned VF/GVF
Victoria, 9 x Silver Coins comprising: double florin 1889 light obv. hairlines, minor contact marks o/wise good edge & surfaces AVF, 3 x halfcrowns 1887 Young Head, obv. hairlines, good edge, VG/AFine, 1887 Jubilee Head, obv. hairlines, good edge VF & 1892 VG, florin 1883 ‘Gothic’ type, hairlines, light scratches VG & 4 x sixpences: 1880 Third Young Head, lustrous GVF, 1881 lustrous GVF, 1883 minor contact marks, toning spots, GVF & 1886 contact marks/hairlines AVF/VF
Henry IV (1399-1413), Light coinage, Noble, type V, London, mm. cross pattée on rev. only, nothing on rudder, annulet and trefoil on side of ship, rev. pellet and h in centre of cross, slipped trefoil in first angle, double saltire stops, 6.58g/2h (SCBI Schneider 207; N 1355; S 1715). A little creased and waterworn, edge hammered up in places, otherwise good fine, rare £1,800-£2,200
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