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Lot 135
An interesting late 17th/early 18th century gilt-metal mounted ruby glass bottle vase, probably German or BohemianMounted with a portrait medallion of Elizabeth I (1533-1603)The flattened ovoid body with tall slender neck, mounted with gilt-metal sections linked by hinges, variously modelled with open foliate arabesques, satyr and angel masks, the shoulders again mounted with satyr masks hung with chains, on a circular domed pierced and moulded foot with Bacchus masks, with stopper, the back centred by a plain oval white enamel medallion within a laurel wreath, the front mounted with an oval gold-coloured royal portrait medallion of Elizabeth I, modelled wearing a high crown, pendant necklace, open ruff, jewelled gown with puffed-sleeves, holding a sceptre and orb, inscribed to the edge 'DITIOR . IN . TOTO . NON . ALTER . CIRCVLVS . ORBE' (no other circle in the whole world more rich), 22.5cm wide x 12cm deep x 42.5cm high, (8 1/2in wide x 4 1/2in deep x 16 1/2in high)Footnotes:Coloured glass vessels with gilt-metal mounts are traditionally attributed to Venice. See for example vases and bowls in the James De Rothschild Collection, Waddeson Manor, Buckinghamshire, discussed and illustrated in the collection catalogue by R. J. Charleston and Michael Archer, Glass and Stained Glass (1977), pp. 21-25, cat. nos. 29-35. The colours are normally green or blue. The unusual use of ruby glass for this Lot suggests a different country of origin, with Bohemia or German the most likely places. See for example a mid-18th century ruby glass bottle vase of similar size and with gilt-metal foot in the British Museum Collection, (item no. 1851, 0909.3), donated in the mid-19th century by Felix Slade as a Venetian example and now attributed to Germany. As to why this fine glass vase is mounted with a medallion of an English monarch currently remains a mystery. A similar medal is in the collection of the British Museum (item no. 1866,1218.1), designed by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619). The front is of virtual identical design, with the reverse also decorated, with a bay-tree protected by lightning and winds, flourishing upon an island. On the island are buildings and in the sea monsters, with three ships in the distance, all within a floral border. These medals were struck in 1589, to commemorate Victory over the Spanish Armada and probably served as presents from the Queen to her favourites.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.
Lot 35
Rolex silver gentleman's wristwatch, import hallmarks Glasgow 1923, signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, signed movement, inside case signed 'R.W.C. Ltd, Rolex, 7 World's Records, Gold Medal, Geneva-Suisse', inscribed case, hinged lug, 32mm (at fault) - Condition Report: - Movement - not functioning, over wound. Dial - marks, dirty, wear to the numerals. Glass - surface marks, some crazing, discolouration. Hands - marks and surface corrosion. Case - surface marks, bruise mark, some tarnishing, one lug missing, inscribed 'Ken, April 9th 1925'. Crown -, adjusts the hands but not winding as over wound Strap - lacking strap - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 389
Medals - a World War II group of 5 medals comprising The 1939 - 1945 Star, The Italy Star, The France & Germany Star, Defence Medal & 1939 - 1945 medal; a copy of Winter's War, Sicily to the Baltic by Geoffery Winter (owner of the medals), signed; a York and Lancaster Regt. crest wall plaque; etc.
Lot 2218
3 Specialist Coin cover albums. 1st. Album Long To Reign Over US number 595. 2nd. Album Portraits of Her Majesty number 361 this includes £1 and £5 note covers. 3rd. Album Jubilee Britain numbered 177 with a superb selection of medal/coin covers. A selection of 16 single limited edition coin covers in folders including Waterloo/Cpt James Cook x 2. 3x Westminster covers. Neil Armstrong Memorial /90th Birthday/2012 Olympic games. You also get a Black case with Philatelic legends reproduction 1d Black/Red.
Lot 112
λThree Inuit model sleighs Greenland pine, cedar and bone, the wooden examples with bone runners, the larger with an articulated figure and three polar bears, the largest 19.5cm long, model toys including buckets, stools, dishes, drying racks, harpoons and a rifle, two bone toggles, two cedar boxes, a quantity of worked cedar joints and a scale model of a kayak frame. (a lot) Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 107
Three Inuit models of kayaks with figures Greenland wood, skin and bone, two of the figures with inset eyes, the other with goggles, the kayaks with harpoon rests, harpoons, paddles and two with bladders, 55cm, 63.5cm and 65cm long. Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. An entry in Riley's diary for Friday March 31st 1933 states 'Kidaze brought me my model kayak' in return for a vest of Gion's and a pair of QR's (old) trousers. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 110
λAn Inuit model harpoon with throwing board Greenland cedar, walrus ivory and sinew, the main shaft spliced and with various mounts, the board with fifteen seal models, 96.2cm long. (2) Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 108
Two Inuit model Umiaks Greenland cedar and skin, with paddles, 64cm and 79cm long. (10) Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 111
Karl Andreassen d.1933 A polar bear and a seal on the ice, looking south from the entrance to Lake Fjoyd, East Greenland, circa 1932/33, gouache on board, signed, 32.5cm x 50.5cm. A polar bear and a husky, looking north from the entrance to Lake Fjoyd, gouache on board, signed 32cm x 31cm; Peter Rosling, figures at Kulusuk, the eskimo settlement at Cape Dan, East Greenland, gouache on board, 24.5cm x 44.5cm. All three with notes written on the back by Quintin Riley. (3) Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 109
An Inuit model of a polar bear Greenland cedar, 21,5cm long. Provenance Polar Explorer Lieutenant Commander Quintin Riley (1905 - 1980) and thence by descent. Quintin Riley was involved in the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930 - 31 for which he received the Polar Medal and returning to Greenland in 1932 to undertake further meteorological and general study of flying conditions.
Lot 639
Various gold jewellery, including 15ct turquoise and pearl ring (A/F), 15ct amethyst and pearl brooch, etc, 12.1g total, (4) Turquoise ring is broken on shank and generally poor condition. Amethyst brooch just missing one pearl, otherwise very good condition with 18ct topped settings, length 51.5mm. French gold sapphire ring is missing one stone, quite surface scratched, size M. 9ct medal in good condition with winner's engraving on reverse, marks clear.
Lot 579
An Edwardian 15ct rose gold competition medal, from Otley Golf Club 1908, with blue enamel decoration, maker's marks F and S, hallmarks Birmingham 1907, height 36.5mm, 14.6g Good overall original condition, some losses to edge of enamel and general abrasions, setting high points are quite rubbed and surface scratched, inscription on back is lightly rubbed and surface scratched all over, marks clear, stamped 15
Lot 1292
British India General Service Medal 2 bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897. 1914-15 star with Mons bar British War and Victory medals all named to Thomas Henry Kenny Royal Field Artillery with original photos wearing medals and a newpaper article describing him being wounded and waking in a room of seven dead soldiers.
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