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Click here to subscribeA small collection of Egyptian carved scarabs, the first a carved and turquoise glazed steatite bead set in a swivel ring (shank misshapen), the second similar but light brown and no longer swivelling in the ring setting, together with two further loose beads, all with carved scarab tops and hieroglyphs on the bases (4)
A citrine bib necklace, designed as a line of spectacle set oval and round cut light golden citrines suspending from the front a tapering bib of further similar stones in diaper formation, clasp and connections of fine wire of unmarked yellow precious metal; length 41cm, maximum depth of front 4.6cm
A four row pearl bracelet with sapphire set feature clasp, the uniform 6mm pearls with two bar spacers and a full width flowerhead clasp of white precious metal stamped '750' (to indicate 18ct white gold) of pierced design and set throughout with small round cut light blue sapphires (two lacking), with safety catch; length 20cm, width 2.8cm
A Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond ring, the oval cut light indigo coloured sapphire claw set above a textured marquise shaped ground set with round brilliant cut diamonds, to a bold ropetwist border and reeded tapered shank, stamped '18ct', size O, together with the original receipt from Premadasa & Co, Colombo, 1995
A matched suite of jadeite jewellery, comprising ring, pendant and screwback earpendants; all the jadeites of light bright mottled green; the ring with an oval cabochon claw and collet set to a plain tapered shank stamped '9ct', size O; the pendant with an oval jadeite collet set, verso with carved line in the stone and pierced collet border, bale stamped '14ct', length 3.4cm, to a belcher link chain, clasp stamped '375' for 9ct gold, length 41cm; the screwback fittings for the earrings each fronted by a small round cabochon jadeite suspending a short chain with a drop jadeite termination, length 3.5cm (3)
A Victorian electrogilded twin light candelabrum, by Elkington & Co, date code for 1889, raised from an oval foot with laurel border supporting a scrolled double stem supporting two stiff leaf decorated sockets each with detachable nozzles flanking a central ring containing a glass 'tulip' specimen vase, the base monogrammed and inscribed '1889', 18cm
Two similar Queen Anne silver casters, by Charles Adam, London circa 1708, each of baluster form with moulded edges and girdle, pierced covers with ball finials and bayonet fastenings, one 19.5cm high, 7.59oz, the other 18.5cm, 7.15oz (2) The larger intact without splits or repairs but extensive light bruising to the body and cover and significant wear to the marks, maker's mark only on the cover. The smaller in similar condition.
A pair of silver three light candelabra, by Hawkesworth Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1911, each raised on a lobed oval foot below a tapering stem with vase shaped finial supporting a three light branch, the centre light with removable vase shaped finial, 46cm high, 41cm span, loaded In good condition
Frederick Lee Bridell (British, 1831-1863) Morning; and Evening both signed on the reverse " F Lee Bridell" and inscribed with titles oil on panel (a pair) 11 x 9cm (4 x 4in) After a short period in Paris, where he copied works in the Louvre, Frederick Lee Bridell established himself in Munich. Here he became influenced by the Dutch school, copying works by Cuyp, Van der Velde and Berchem. The essence of Bridell’s work is the depiction of vastness in nature, large areas of landscape within which light moves through the scene, highlighting form and shadow. In his subjects, Bridell was much influenced by Turner, but he remained true to his own style. Bridell hoped his 'The Temple of Venus' would one day hang between the Turners and Claudes in the National Gallery. The present location of this work is unknown, last appearing at auction in 1913. Bridell was able to travel to Italy in the autumn of 1858. He set up a studio in Rome, near the Spanish Steps, in December of that year. There are entertaining descriptions of life in the city at this time, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Both he and his wife were interested in the culture and art and wrote details of their visits in French and Italian Notebooks. In Rome in 1859, Bridell met and married Eliza Fox, an artist, and the daughter of an MP, William Johnson Fox. She was known to influential writers and thinkers of the time, and Robert Browning gave her away at the ceremony. The newly wedded couple had their wedding dinner at the Brownings' apartment in Bocca di Leone. Two days later they were both painting at their respective studios. Under glass. Both quite dirty. Lines in the panel can be seen running vertically. Heavy old gilt frames.
*Ammended Descpription* English School (19th Century) A portrait miniature of Watkin Griffith, Major in the 29th Department of the Light Dragoons at 29 years of age, 7.2 cm (3in) high; together with a gentleman in a green jacket and blue cravat, 6.1 cm (2.5 in) high William Gulforth inscribed to the reverse watercolour on ivory in gilt oval surrounds and square black wooden frames (2) Have not been inspected out of case. The gentleman in green jacket has some warping to the ivory. Watkin Griffith has some browning of the colours in the background and to his hair. Major Watkin Griffith was killed leading a charge of the 29th Light Dragoons in India in 1803, as stated on the verso, but the uniform depicted in the miniature is that of his previous regiment, the 27th Light Dragoons, with whom he served as a Captain from 1795 to 1800. The miniature is thus of Captain Watkin Griffith, 27th Light Dragoons, c.1795 0 1800.
A pair of patinated and gilt metal twin light wall appliques in Empire style A pair of patinated and gilt metal twin light wall appliques in Empire style, 20th century, the sockets in foliate cast drip pans on foliate cast arms, issuing from beneath lion's mask mounts, on backplates each modelled as an arrow, mounted with Medusa mask roundels beneath palmette finials, 60cm high, 23cm wide, 15cm protrudence
A pair of gilt metal seven light candelabra in Louis XV style A pair of gilt metal seven light candelabra in Louis XV style, last quarter 20th century, each with foliate cast urn sockets and drip pans on foliate cast branches, issuing from a single stem held aloft by the standing figures of a boy and a girl respectively, on conforming foliate cast bases, 79cm high overall
A set of four gilt brass three light wall appliques in late 17th/ early 18th... A set of four gilt brass three light wall appliques in late 17th/ early 18th century style, early 20th century, the urn sockets on broad drip pans, on scrolling branches issuing from the mouths of stylised zoomorphic heads, with knopped and waisted backplates with ring finials, 47cm high, 52.5cm wide, 34cm protuberance
A pair of Continental gilt metal and cut glass mounted six light chandeliers A pair of Continental gilt metal and cut glass mounted six light chandeliers, 20th century, each with electrical fitments in sockets with petal edged rims, on scrolling foliate branches issuing from a dished glass boss, with three serpentine supports mounted with cut glass leaves rising above, 68cm high, 61cm wide
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot revolving coffee table Italy c 1970s. Black lacquer and green malachite effect. H: 38cm D: 106cm CONDITION REPORT: Light surface scratches. Metal fruit bowl, some scratches and plate loss to internal bottom edges. Slight splinter/chip off veneer to bottom base edge, approx 3 cm long by 3mm wide.
Ladderax shelving system in rare Brazilian Rosewood designed by Robert Heal for Staples c1963. Two free standing cantilever ladders H: 202cm, three drawer cabinet, cabinet with sliding glass doors, and drop front cabinet. Cabinets W: 94cm CONDITION REPORT: No apparent damage, just normal wear to edges. Comes with two ladders, six metal support rods. Light surface scratches to tops of units but nothing too detrimental. Small 1 cm chip out of veneer at top right edge of second drawer.
Armand Marseille bisque head and shoulder plate Mabel doll, brown weighted sleep glass eyes with painted lashes and brows, open mouth showing upper teeth, light brown wig on kid leather body with bisque lower arms and composition legs, height 19" together with a box containing a small quantity of assorted vintage dolls clothing
Engraved 'Newcastle' light baluster wine glass, the round funnel bowl with 'C' scroll and pendant decoration enclosing the rim above eight point star motifs, stem with angular teared inverted baluster and basal knops, on conical foot, late 18th Century, height 17.7cms; engraved 'Newcastle' light baluster wine glass, the round funnel bowl with 'C' scroll and pendant decoration enclosing the rim above eight point star motifs, stem with angular flattened teared inverted baluster and basal knops, on conical foot, late 18th Century, height 18.2cms. (2) See illustration
Gorer (Geoffrey) Himalayan Village, an Account of the Lepchas of Sikkim, 8vo, cloth, frontispiece and plates, 1938, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Dr A. C. Haddon, cancelled library stamps; Holdsworth (L.V.) The Romance of the Inward Light, 12mo, cloth, frontispiece and plates, 1932, presentation copy; Shelley (P.B.) Select Letters, 12mo, vellum, frontispiece, 1882, bookplate of Gerald Henry Rendall, and one other. (4)
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