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Click here to subscribeA WWI Star awarded to 28130 Pte. J. Bell Manchester Regiment, a WWII group of six comprising War and Defence medals and 1939-1945, France and Germany, Italy, Burma and Africa Stars, a 'For Loyal Service' button and a group of ephemera relating to a David Selkirk Robertson, no. 3535084 of the Royal Artillery (light A.A.) including notifications of wounds received, will form, a letter, etc.
A yellow metal diamond solitaire ring, the brilliant cut diamond approximately weighing 1.5ct, with diamond chips to the shoulders, size L to M, approx 5g.Additional InformationWe would estimate the colour at L/M, the clarity is estimated at SI 1/2. Light surface scratches to the shank but there is no damage elsewhere.
A 19th century ivory pendant carved as the bust of a Classical-style lady amongst vines, leaves and grapes, with yellow metal loop, 5.2 x 4cm.Additional InformationA 2cm hairline to reverse, further light general wear. We do not provide weights for ivory, slight discolouration to some parts, overall presented in good condition.
An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold Art Nouveau openwork pendant set with oval cut pink or light orange coloured stone and cultured freshwater seed pearls (one missing), and further pear cut drop, length 5.5cm, on yellow metal fancy link chain, approx 11g.Additional InformationBy purport of the vendor the chain has been tested as 14ct but we cannot verify this, it is sold as yellow metal only.
A yellow and white metal Art Nouveau bat brooch, the bat's body covered with rough cut diamonds and red cabouchon eyes, with safety chain, length 5.5cm, approx 5.8g. (unmarked)Additional InformationAs you look at the brooch the tip of the left hand wing is very slightly misshapen, if we are particularly critical, otherwise light toning and surface scratches. We do not test for gold.
A late 19th/early 20th century yellow metal trembleuse acrostic 'Regard' mourning brooch, the order of the stones ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond, length 33.5cm, approx 8.6g.Additional InformationWe will not scratch test items, some toning and light surface scratches but overall condition is good.
CIRCLE OF CARLO DOLCI (ITALIAN 1616 - 1668) THE MADONNA Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 47cm x 36cm (18.5in x 14.25in))(47cm x 36cm (18.5in x 14.25in))Condition report: Relined. Under UV light scattered areas of retouching evident to the face, neck and white shawl. In a carved gilt Forentine frame
CIRCLE OF SIR HENRY RAEBURN (SCOTTISH 1756-1823) THE ROLLAND BROTHERS, HENRY AND ROBERT IN NAVAL Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 21.5cm x 18.5cm (8.5in x 7.5in) and a companion, a pair (2)) (Qty: 2)(21.5cm x 18.5cm (8.5in x 7.5in) and a companion, a pair (2))Footnote: An Adam Rolland of Gask was painted by Raeburn twice in the early 19th centuryCondition report: Under UV light areas of retouching to both most notably to the standing brothers white shirt and to the right of the seated brother.
PIERRE LUC CHARLES CICERI (FRENCH 1782-1868) SUMMER LANDSCAPE WITH COTTAGE Signed, oil on canvas (Dimensions: 24cm x 32cm (9.5in x 12.5in))(24cm x 32cm (9.5in x 12.5in))Condition report: Relined. Under UV light there are scattered areas of retouching to sky on the right and to the grass area infront of wall
CIRCLE OF DANIEL MYTENS (NETHERLANDISH 1590-1647) PORTRAIT OF KING CHARLES I Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 63cm x 53cm (24.5in x 20.75in))(63cm x 53cm (24.5in x 20.75in))Condition report: Relined. Under UV light there is retouching visible in a cross formation to canvas, it is possible that the work was folded up in the past. Retouching also to bottom right quarter
CARL FREDERICK VON BREDA (SWEDISH 1759-1818)PORTRAIT OF A LADY SAID TO BE HARRIET ROCHFORT (1758-1854) ACCORDING TO LABEL ON REVERSE Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 76cm x 64cm (30in x 25in))(76cm x 64cm (30in x 25in))Condition report: Relined and re-stretched. Under UV light retouching is visable to the sitters hair and right cheek.
17TH CENTURY ANGLO-FLEMISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF KING CHARLES I Oil on silver gilt leather (Dimensions: 32cm x 25.5cm (12.5in x 10in))(32cm x 25.5cm (12.5in x 10in))Footnote: The King is seen here wearing the armour of his older brother Henry, now in the Royal Armories Collection. This is the only known portrait of Charles I on gilt leather.Condition report: Relined. Under UV light there is evidence of retouching to the collar and armour.
JAN VAN BIJLERT (UTRECHT 1603-1671) PORTRAIT OF A BOY WITH AN INSTRUMENT Oil on panel laid to board (Dimensions: 55cm x 44cm (21.5in x 17.25in))(55cm x 44cm (21.5in x 17.25in))Condition report: Evidence of retouching to the sitters cheek and hair, difficult to see under UV light through varnish
16TH CENTURY DANUBE SCHOOL A DEVOTIONAL SCENE Oil on panel (Dimensions: 65.5cm x 37cm (25.75in x 14.5in))(65.5cm x 37cm (25.75in x 14.5in))Footnote: Provenance: Yester House, GiffordCondition report: Nothing shows under U.V. light - split to panel right of centre visible in illustration (no obvious repairs verso) - irregular Y-shaped line of re-touching to bottom right hand corner - some cosmetic re-touching to saints heads - in generally sound condition for the period
18TH CENTURY GERMAN SCHOOL A COUPLE IN THEIR PICTURE GALLERY Indistinctly signed and dated, oil on canvas (Dimensions: 41cm x 57cm (16in x 22.5in))(41cm x 57cm (16in x 22.5in))Condition report: Relinded. Under UV light there retouching is visable to the fireplace, edges of canvas and table cloth. ALso the the pictures in the top right of composition.
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR JOHN WATSON GORDON P.R.S.A., R.A. (SCOTTISH 1788-1864) PORTRAIT OF JOHN DAVID Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 64cm x 51cm (25.5in x 20in))(64cm x 51cm (25.5in x 20in))Footnote: Note: John David was part of the notable Gordon family and they made an indelible mark on history. His brother, Sir James Alexander Gordon was a highly successful Admiral in the British Fleet and became the inspiration for the ?ctional character “Horatio Hornblower”. One of his cousins was George Gordon Byron, Lord Byron. Following his marriage in 1805 to Maria del Carmen Beigbeider of Xeres de la Frontera, John David continued to support and develop the family estates of Wardhouse and Kildrummy in the North East of Scotland. Their children and subsequent generations are today known as “the Spanish Gordons”.Condition report: In very good condition. Under UV light there are areas of light retouching to the face and the very top of the canvas where the frame has rubbed.
CIRCLE OF SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Oil on canvas (Dimensions: 75cm x 62cm (29.5in x 24.5in))(75cm x 62cm (29.5in x 24.5in))Condition report: Old relining. Under UV light small areas of retouching are visible to the sitters forehead and the the left of his right cheek. Also to his cravat.
Beer labels, a mixed selection of 24 U.K labels various shapes, sizes and brewers inc. Shanklin Brewery I.O.W Battleship Beer Brown Ale, Wright's Perth Wright's Brown Ale, Vallances Sidmouth Pale Bitter Ale, J. Fryer & Sons Cleveland Dark Ale, Maclay & Co Ltd Alloa Nourishing Stout, Gray & Sons Chelmsford Nourishing Stout, Robinson's Stockport Light Bitter Ale etc (gen gd)
Beer labels, a mixed selection of 30 U.K labels (4 with contents) various shapes, sizes and brewers inc. Hemmingway Leeds B.S.A, Lorimer & Clark Edinburgh Golden Strong Ale, Hanson's Dudley Special Stout, Holt Manchester Diamond Ale, Marston's Burton on Trent Luncheon Ale, Robert Porter & Co London & Liverpool Porter's Light Ale, Morison's Edinburgh 90/- India PA, Leeds & Wakefield Breweries Ltd Melbourne Regal etc (few fair, rest gd)
Railwayana, Ephemera, files containing 1000s of hand written steam engine details listing scrap date, number, type, maker date, wheels etc. some with photographs, railways include Southern, G.W.R., L.N.E.R., Light Railways, N.B.R., Great Central, G.N.S., Great Eastern, S.E.C.R. and B.R. sold together with 1000s of British rail tickets from the 1970/80/90s and a rolled 'Geographia' Railway Map of Great Britain and Ulster (gen gd, map poor) (1000s)
Postcards, 2 vintage albums containing a mixed selection of cards, one with approx. 240 cards inc. good social history, with family portraits, soldiers, some topographical, also churches, architecture, views etc, some modern, second album containing various loose and corner mounted cards inc. hold-to-light, cut-outs, comic, New Zealand Maori, Edwardian Actresses, artist-drawn animals etc (100+) (mixed condition, fair/gd) (approx. 370 cards in total)
Beer labels, a mixed selection of 30 mostly U.K labels various shapes, sizes and brewers 6 with contents inc. Rayment's Furneux Pelham Pelham Ale, Stones Sheffield Cannon Ale, Isaac Tucker & Co Ltd Gateshead Tuckers PA, Export, Smithwick & Sons Kilkenny Smithwick's No 1 Ale, Young & Son Portsmouth Imperial PA, Daniel Fielding & Sons Halifax A.1. PA, Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries Light Dinner Ale, Fremlins Faversham X.X.K Ale, Beard & Co Lewes Strong PA etc (gen gd)
GALLE EMILE: (1846-1904) French Artist, famous for his works in glass and recognised as one of the leading figures in the French Art Nouveau movement. A.L., unsigned, on two sides of his personal printed oblong 12mo visiting card, n.p. (Nancy), n.d., evidently to a client, in French. Galle states that he will fulfill his promise [of completing a funeral urn for a mutual friend] for the following day, and confirms the inscription on the vase, 'Personne n'a un plus grand amour que de donner sa vie pour les amis. Saint Jean XV'. (from the Gospel of John, Chapter XV, Verse 13). A light stain to the verso only slightly affects a few words of text and with one very small hole, otherwise VG £250-350
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