patinated gilt bronze, with Daum mottled glass shade, stamped E. BRANDT, engraved DAUM NANCY FRANCE with Cross of Lorraine160cm highFootnote: Literature: Kahr J. Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 1999, pp. 156-7, pl. 166.Kahr J. Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, New York, 2010, p. 133, pl. 184 et p. 134 for a view of the design in the Brandt showrooms at 101 boulevard Murat, Paris in about 1923.Note: Edgar Brandt was a celebrated Art Deco designer working in metal producing both private and public works. He celebrated the past but was also thoroughly modern. He understood traditional materials and chose to explore their potential, besides using hand-tools, he also relied on machines. Brandt set up a workshop in 1901 and by 1925 was exhibiting on the world stage at the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exposition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries). A design he showed on this occasion was La Tentation, a lamp featuring a serpent. A subject of antiquity that appeared in ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian culture as a creature to both be feared and revered. It was an exotic motif also employed by other leading Art Deco designers including René Lalique, Jean Dunand, Albert Chereut and Paul Jouve. The serpent was a recurrent motif in Brandt’s work appearing on andirons, vases, cachepots, paperweights and incense burners, but is perhaps best remembered in his two lamps designs both of which were produced in bronze between 1920-26. This present example La Tentation being the larger of the two, the smaller being referred to as the Cobra. Both lamps were made to order and available in two sizes and this present lot is the larger version. They were of high quality, not only in terms of the sophistication of the design, but also in their execution and the attention paid to their finishing. Brandt employed specialists to patinate the pieces. La Tentation was a great commercial success and remain highly sought after still today by collectors.La Simplicitée lamp by contrast illustrates Brandt’s passion for iron. The textured circular base supports soaring vertical elements conjoined by scrolling and foliate forms. Brandt’s lamp offered his customers move versatile lighting options than traditional fixed chandeliers provided.IMPORTANT INFO FOR ‡ LOTSLots affixed with ‡ or [Ω] symbols may be subject to further regulations upon export /import, please see Conditions of Sale for Buyers Section D.2.Collection of Purchased ‡ Lots:For items marked with the ‡ (denoting additional VAT payable at a reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price) additional time should be allowed for Customs clearance by HMRC if the item is to remain in the UK. For items being exported out of the UK these items can be shipped via Crown Fine Art or via another approved shipper with a temporary admissions account.
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patinated wrought iron with hammered and patinated copper shades and brass ceiling hook100cm diameter, 175cm highFootnote: Provenance: Property from an Important Private CollectionLiterature: Ashbee, C.R. Suggestions for Light Fittings Art Journal, 1895 V&A Accession number M.60-2000See Guild of Handicraft Trade Catalogue, circa 1900, p.58, where a similar wrought-iron ceiling light is illustratedNote: The openwork construction of this impressive light, the pendant fittings and the distinctive arrangement of electric wires are characteristic of Ashbee's work in the then relatively new medium of lighting for electricity. Ashbee, in his paper Suggestions for Light Fittings of 1895 was particularly interested to note that light from electricity fell instead of rose, as with candles and gas lighting. Many of his fittings employ the use of cowled reflectors which further direct the light downwards. He went on to state that “I prefer rest in a design and feel disturbed when three naked bronze children come rushing over the table with forty-eight candle-power hands full”. In the Art Journal article, Ashbee described a chandelier which he designed for the drawing-room of his house, the Magpie and Stump at 37 Cheyne Walk, as "a rather elaborate arrangement of a nine-pendant rose.... Here, almost the whole effect of the design is got in the manipulation of the cords, and - a little detail in light designing that is so often forgotten - their arrangement is such as to cast pleasing and broken shadows on the ceiling. The nine-pendant circular rose in question spins a sort of grand spider-web upon white plaster."
A SMALL COLLECTION OF MOTORING INTEREST BOOKS to include Carlo Demand ' 'Motor Racing Sketchbook', 'The Story of Vauxhall 1857-1946', 'Ladybird Book of Motor Cars' with dustjacket, Codd - 'Dynamo Lighting For Motor Cars', Smith - 'Tuning and Maintenance of M.G.s' and various handbooks and manuals including Austin Ten, Austin Twenty, Ford Anglia etc.
A Chinese porcelain blue and white lamp base, 20th century, the baluster shaped vase with flared neck, decorated with scrolling formal foliage, converted to a lamp base, upon an ebonised wooden base, 57cm high overall Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. Condition report; This appears to be a decorative lamp base with contemporary light fittings. No obvious chips, cracks or restoration. Please see additional images.
An extensive collection of miniature toy theatres, set pieces and equipment, to include; wooden stage structures (largest measuring 66.5cm H x 70cm W x 51cm D), proscenium arches (largest by 67cm x 57cm, smallest 27cm x 27cm), a large selection of printed backdrops, a variety of hand cut foregrounds, assorted hand cut figures and puppets, stage lighting etc (Qty)
Three Rococo style wall sconces, each of foliate form, one with three branches and a pair with twin branches, each branch with faux candle sleeve hiding the electrical fitting, the three branch example 51.5cm high (max), the twin branch examples each 50cm high (max) (3) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
An early 20th century brass Dutch style eight branch light fitting, the central bulbous column with a cast eagle crest, extending to eight 'S' shaped arms, 60cm H x 78cm D Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A pair of Victorian brass wall sconces, each converted to electricity, the quatrefoil fleur-de-lys backplates each supporting an ogee arm with acanthus leaf terminals, each arm 48cm long, with associated crimped glass shades, with two further associated wall sconces, each with a clear crimped glass shade (4) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. Condition reportBreak in the brass arm just above the fitting and shade on the smallest sconce, overall general tarnishing, shades good and free from chips and cracks
A pair of Rococo style gilt brass twin branch wall sconces, the foliate 'C' scroll back plates supporting twisted arms with acanthus leaf knops and scrolled terminals, each 50cm high, with associated clip-on shades (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. Condition reportThe electrical fittings on both sconces require attention, and the capitals on one sconce are loose.Otherwise only general light tarnishing to the gilt work
After Henri Coutheillas (French, 1862-1927), an Art Nouveau bronze figural table lamp, modelled as a butterfly winged nymph entwined in a foliate stem, the stem extending to support an opaque glass foliate shade, set to a shaped marble base, signed in the casting, 55cm high (at fault) CR: Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.The base is fractured (see pictures). The broken area remains attached by the felt to the base, and will require repair. The figure is loose in the base, owing partly to the large fracture which runs beneath it, and requires tightening. The glass shade shows no visible chips, cracks or losses, but is slightly wobbly, and may require tightening.
A Rococo style brass standard lamp/wine table, late 19th, early 20th century, the converted oil lamp reservoir upon a telescopic Corinthian column, extending to a galleried marble tray top upon three cast scrolling foliate supports, terminating in an ebonised baluster column applied with rams mask terminals upon down swept leafy supports and hoof feet, 173cm extending to 222cm, (shade at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
An early 20th century Arts and Crafts style wrought iron standard lamp, the square section column applied with scrolled detail, extending to a sphere terminal and raised upon four down swept supports and pad feet, 146cm high (not including light fitting) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Chinese cloisonné baluster vase, 19th century, converted to a lamp base, decorated with floral sprays against a yellow ground, 46cm high, with a smaller Japanese Cloisonne lamp base, 46cm high overall (2) (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Japanese bronze lamp base, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form and relief decorated with birds perched upon branches, 39cm high overall Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Two Japanese porcelain Kutani lamp bases, each of lobed baluster form and decorated with birds and branches, bayonet light fittings, 73cm high and 60cm high overall, on hardwood bases (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Victorian onyx and brass oil lamp, 19th century, the polished marble column with Corinthian capital on square base, colourless cut glass oil reservoir, with electrical modification to the gallery, 59cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. No drill holes to the fontSpeckled tarnishing to base and capital, no cracks or chips to the reservoir
A pair of wrought iron desk lamps in the Medieval manner, each with pierced supports and raised on a cast lyre shaped base, with associated shades, converted to electricity, 37cm high overall Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A pair of French Art Nouveau spelter figural table lamps, titled 'Muse des Bois' and 'Chant des Pres', each mounted on rouge marble effect circular bases, with toleware flower heads and leafy decoration, signed, tallest 90cm high (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A fairground fixture,modelled as a grinning crescent moon, painted and sculpted fibreglass, decorated with lights, mounted on a metal base, 150cm wide80cm deep250cm highThis quirky fairground moon is full of character and would make a real statement piece for a home, loft conversion, business or hotel.The imposing crescent moon, originally on the top of a tower drop-ride called a 'Rocket Ride', has been given a new lease of life. Surface cracks have been carefully repaired using a fibreglass and resin mix, then delicately re-painted.The piece was destined for the skip after the ride failed technical regulations, but after a full lighting restoration, as well as the introduction of a motor, it can now rotate and dazzle, as a true piece of fairground memorabilia.
A Gordon Russell Art Deco walnut breakfront cabinet,1930s, with a central glazed door, flanked by a blind door on either side, all opening on to internal glass shelving, the central cabinet with internal lighting, with three drawers below, on rounded tapering legs, labelled 'Russell of Broadway' to the underside,122cm wide46cm deep150cm highCondition report: Some minor scratches and marks. Generally good condition.
An 'Egerton love seat' or marquise designed by OKA and upholstered by Lucy BarlowWith leopard print upholstery and a raffia trim, approximately: 118cm wide x 99cm deep x 80cm high, (46in wide x 38 1/2in deep x 31in high)Footnotes:A proportion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will go to The Trussell Trust, a charity that works to end hunger and the need for food banks in the UK.Lucy Barlow is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Barlow & Barlow, an interior design firm which offers everything from design and architecture to lighting and landscaping. Lucy Barlow's passion for leopard print was inspired by her grandmother's taste for the same aesthetic and this is reflected in the upholstery of the offered OKA-designed love seat. In her own words, Lucy's style is: 'a bit maximalist but based in tradition, with a young twist'.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Modern Ercol light elm narrow side cabinet with a single glazed door enclosing wooden and glass shelves, the base with a single drawer and cupboard door, 18.25ins wide x 85ins highHas a wooden fluted glass shelf at top and a further three glass shelves below, top section is 12ins deep and bottom cabinet is 17.5ins deep, with good condition lighting within
A group of modern lighting comprising; two Jim Lawrence grey metal wall lights, with shades, 17cm, a Jim Lawrence grey metal wall light with glass shade, 24cm, a Jim Lawrence bronze two light wall sconce, with shades, 33cm, a white metal painted two light wall sconce with foliate decoration, with shades, 31cm, a three light hanging chandelier, 58cm and a grey painted wooden bedside lamp, with floral shade, 36cm (7)Condition report: All bar bedside lamp will need rewiring, traces of white paint to edges of wall lights and sconces, shades a little dirty.
A CONTEMPORARY LETTER BOX IN A VINTAGE STYLE AND A MINERS LAMP, comprising brass and chrome vintage lamp marked 'The Protector Lamp and Lighting Co. Ltd, Type 6, M&Q Safety Lamps' (glass has a scratch but looks hardly used), wall mountable letter box has lockable compartment with two keys and wall fittings included, height 45.5cm x width 40cm x depth 15cm (2) (condition: good)
1936 MG TARegistration number: CKB 526Date of first registration: 30/09/1936VIN number: JA0472Engine number: MPG2335MOT: N/AOne of the best MG entries to date, a fantastic recent restoration that includes photographic evidence and some purchase receipts on file. Complete with roof, side windows and spares, to include: pair of angled rear floor supports, rear axle bump stops, pair of rear axle restraints, box of sidescreen sockets and door fittings, hood screen clamps, two oil filter elements, one spare spoke, two radiator slats, pair of seat slides, master cylinder drip tray (needs repair), brand new hood, original hood (hood needs fitting), sticks and sidescreens, Tonneau cover, hood cover, period jack (needs top), period tyre inflator. New body tub, front wings re-profiled to TA shape, rear wings repaired with new rolled edges, repaired fule tank, new running boards and all new rubber. Chassis strip down and blast paint, new front and rear springs, new bearings, wheels re-built, new stainless exhaust, new Blockley inner tubes, new wiring harness with electronic regulator, correct pattern headlamps, rear lighting to period pattern, car has original Bluemels sprung steering wheel. Car has original MPJG engine. Additional images of restoration work available upon requestCondition report: A wonderful restored example of this popular British sports car. Now showing some gentle signs of use. Paint work generally excellent with some signs of slight micro-blistering on bonnet tops and other panels. Chromium plated to a high standard. Interior 10/10 with no issues. Detailed extremely well in every respect. A well sorted MG in mechanically great shape and ready for the road.
The Elephant Tree A tree elephant that is home to flowers, butterflies and wildlife H1600mm x L2150mm x W800mm, weight 40kg Artist: Marnie Maurri Design Inspiration: Did you know there’s such a thing as an elephant tree? Marnie’s design reflects her interpretation of an elephant tree. Her elephant encompasses an entire woodland within the body of this amazing creature, which she feels is the animal equivalent of a tree: calm, strong, and beautiful. Sponsor: Thorlux Lighting
DAVEY & CO. LONDON LTD.; A PAIR OF BRASS WALL LANTERNS20th CenturyEach with label ‘DAVEY & Co. LONDON LTD. LONDON, ENGLAND’, bevelled glass panels, slide in oil reservoir, wick and glass storm shade, 35cm highDavey & Co. was established in 1885 as manufactures of hardware for ships, including lighting. Many of the designs continued to be manufactured throughout the 20th century. Condition report: Overall in good condition. Tarnishing and oxidization in areas to the lacquered surfaces and Verdi gris in some areas.
Collection of vintage Dinky toys, all in their original boxes to include; 230 Talbot-lago racing car, Bristol 173 helicopter, 492 loud speaker van, 237 Mercedes-Benz racing car, 716 Westland helicopter, 737 P-IB Lighting Fighter, 736 Hawker Hunter Fighter and a Dinky Bedford Royal Mail van 410. (8)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Paavo TynellTwo adjustable desk lamps, model nos. 9222/5305, 1950sBrass, painted metal.Each: 44.5 x 18 x 37 cm Manufactured by Taito, Finland. Underside of base impressed with 9222/TAITO and TAITO/5305 respectively. Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collections, Helsinki and PoriAcquired from the above by the present ownerLiteratureFinland House Lighting: harmony in lighting for harmony in living, original designs by Paavo Tynell, New York, 1950s, cat. 10406'Koriste Valaisimia', Idman, no. 138, 1955, p. 75'Teknillisiä Valaisimia', Idman Osakeyhtiö, no. 140, p. A5-2'Koristevalaisinluettelo', Idman Osakeyhtiö, no. 142, 1958, cat. 9222This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
British Games Ltd (BGL)Very Rare BGL Floodlighting Set Were A London-Based Company Who Produced Standards Like Chemistry And Electrical Sets But Also Showed A Bit Of Imagination In Producing Wire Working Sets Conjuring And Actors (Makeup) Sets Table-Tennis Sets Lighting Sets And A Range Of Games That Differed From Those Of Most Companies By Having An Emphasis On Incorporating Battery-Powered Electric Lamps
John & Sylvia Reid (British), a desk lamp for Rotaflex Lighting Ltd, c.1956, A scarce model, the adjustable perforated shade on steel, square-section stand with white circular base, 64cm high Property of a Private Collection.Electrical components have not been tested, and should be examined by a qualified electrician prior to any intended use. Re-wiring may/will be needed
Gio Ponti (Italian 1891-1910), a single maple headboard designed for Hotel Royal Continental in Naples, produced by Dassi,1953,Of rectangular form with original lighting and switches and two tier shelf with divider,80cm high, 160cm wide, 42cm deepThis headboard was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi in 1953, exclusively for the Hotel Royal Continental in Naples where Gio Ponti was in charge of interior design.Please refer to department for condition report
A collection of brass lighting, to include an Edwardian three branch ceiling light, in the Arts & Crafts taste, with a triangular column, and three frosted glass shades with opaque glass trailing, 40cm high, a pair of wall lights, formed as a pair of crossed torches, each united by a ribbon, having moulded leaf shades, 30.5cm wide, 23.5cm high, and a pair of scrolled wall lights, each with a wrythen moulded glass shade, 33cm wide (5)Condition report: One shade chipped to the three branch ceiling light. Paint marks to shades of torch wall lights. General wear, knocks and loss of finish to the frames.
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