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Lot 322
A Victorian gold coloured metal target brooch, set with a seed pearl to centre, glazed panel to verso; a Victorian coloured metal memorial locket and bracelet; an early 19th century curved rectangular mourning brooch, set with a border of cabochon turquoise; a mid 19th century diamond black enamel and seed pearl rounded rectangular brooch, set with plaited hair to verso; an unusual novelty gold coloured metal locket, as an oyster shell; an Edwardian three colour gold coloured metal heart shaped locket, set with turquoise and enclosing a lock of hair; a Victorian gold coloured metal necklace/bracelet clasp, cast with stylised folaige and applid with bosses, c.1870; etc
Lot 92
A George I giltwood wall mirror, circa 1720, in the manner of John Belchier, 95cm high, 48cm widePlease note: Both metal candle sconces are present with this lot. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Mirror has age and the expected sparkle, grey spots and areas of depletion - However, we cannot guarantee it is original. Frame has been re-gilded. Gilt surface with so minor cracking, chips and small losses. Candle fitments are later associated. One is detached but present. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 99
A North European carved oak and wrought iron bound offertory or alms box, 17th century, the hinged cover carved with central rosette and initials MS, above a rectangular body carved with arcading and geometric designs to all sides; the interior with fitted compartments, 9 x 23 x 17cm; another, smaller carved oak and wrought iron mounted alms box, 17th century, of tapered form, 18cm high; and a Continental giltwood table top book stand, 19th century, with shell cresting, 45cm high, 36cm wide Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire A writing casket with similarly pronounced strapwork mounts and geometric carving was sold at Christie's, 17 December 2020, lot 195 (£6,875). That example was identified as German, though similarly elaborate arcading also features on caskets of French and sometimes English origin. Note for example the Gothic casket of French design at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 16.32.20.Condition Report: Each of these items bears the usual minor marks, knocks, scuffs and scratches overall consistent with age and use.The tapered alms box has chips to most of the corners, and a vertical split to the reverse. The cover is a little loose. The interior is lined with sheet metal, possibly a means of coin distribution inside the casket. No key present. One of the sides has a very faint trace of red, perhaps previously a painted emblem.The low money box is slightly faded to the tops, where there are also two old splits. Old evidence of wood worm particularly to reverse and underside where there are also small losses. One of the rear corners has been repaired (though this appears to be an old repair), and one of the mounts has been attached with different pins. As these two pins are taller than the flat pins to the other straps, the box doesn't sit entirely flush on a flat surface. One of the front corners has a small loss. Key present.The book stand has wear to gilding and some losses to gesso, as well as minor evidence of old worm. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 11
Y A Charles II oak, ebonised, snakewood, mother of pearl and bone inlaid chest, dated 1662, the cupboard door opening to reveal three long drawers, 127cm high, 118cm wide, 61.5cm deep For a near identical chest see, Christie's, London, The Cowdray Sale: Works of Art from Cowdray Park and Dunecht House, At Cowdray Park, West Sussex, 15th September 2011, Lot 116 (£4,375). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Handles to front are old replacements. Handles to interior drawers appear to be original. Locks and escutcheons are old replacements. Some sections of replacement timber adjacent to lockplate of doors. No keys present, both locks are open. Various sections of loss to moulded elements - see images for extent. Inlaid areas with some small losses, some sections re-stuck and some small sections of replacement. The paint to the bone inlaid elements appears to have been re-freshed at some point. Some later supporting blocks and drawer runners to interior of carcass. Metal bracing to the corners of the back of the lower section (these appear to be 18th century). Evidence of old worm to back, underside and feet. Resulting in some fragmentary losses. One stile foot with later supporting block of timber. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 127
A group of needlework and embroidered textile fragments, 18th century and later, including; an Italian metallic thread embroidered velvet heraldic panel, with a central raised wreath and armorial cartouche, 60 x 200cm; a metal and silk embroidered panel with flowers, urns and birds, approximately 43 x 198cm excluding fringed trim; two similar gros point panels with an armorial and a figure of the 'Good Shepherd' respectively; a panel with tied bouquets of flowers worked in petit point; two pairs of cushions; and other assorted panels (12)Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, OxfordshireCondition Report: The items presented here are in varying condition, however most are quite worn and faded. The velvet grounds, though quite vibrant in colour, have areas of loss overall, as do the embroidered sections and panels included in the lot.The large armorial panel with wreath centre also has some tearing, as does the needlework band with bouquets.The needlework panels and cushions are still quite vibrant in colour, though the red ecclesiastical panels have some patches of decolouration and there is some damage to the lower portion of the figure of Christ and the altar stick. The backing of the blue cushions is torn in places. The trims and some of the threads are slightly unravelled, though good portions of the embroidery have been preserved overall. For visual reference to the condition of individual panels, please see the extra lot images.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 137
A pair of French patinated and parcel gilt metal and alabaster mounted figural candelabra, third quarter 19th century and later adapted, modelled with putti in feather skirts holding aloft twin flowering branches, 58cm high up to later electrical fitments Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire
Lot 154
An Indo-Portuguese painted hardwood and metal mounted table top casket, 18th century, possibly for the European market, the top and sides painted with figures on floral ground, the rear with fragments of a crucifixion scene; the fitted front painted with birds and flowers, 19 x 21 x 31cmCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some old repairs some small losses. Some old fading, discoloration and wear and loss to the painted surface throughout. Some fragments of timber loss throughout including to the top edges of drawer fronts. The main 'fall' from the front of the box is lacking. One rusted hinge fitting for that panel remains and one is lacking with additional fragmentary timber loss where it would have been positioned. Please refer to all additional images. All drawer handles and both side carrying handles are present. The Chinese export lacquer box requires a surface clean. One end of the lid has split and some adjacent small losses, there is also a loss of the section of the corresponding interior 'lip' of the lower part of the box (see images) Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 155
A William & Mary oyster veneered cushion wall mirror, circa 1690, 65cm high, 58cm wideCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Plate with the expected depletion and some further areas of loss/ depletion to the silvering (see images) . Please refer to the images. The plate has significant age and may be original but this cannot be guaranteed. Some old chips and splits some old losses including some veneers as shown by the catalogue image. Some veneers are warped and lifting. Some are becoming loose or detached but remain present. Some sympathetic re-gluing/ restoration will be required. Old holes to back from previous fixtures. As with most examples the mirror originally had a surmount which is now lacking. Sections of replacement timber have been applied to the back to fill the apertures where the surmount was once secured. The joints to the reverse of the mirror are secured with hand forged metal brackets and hand made nails. These are likely later but of significant age. The rear panel to the mirror plate itself appears original. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 22
A George III walnut corner chair, circa 1760, 81cm high, 66cm wide, 65cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Rush seat is a well matched replacement. Some later blocks of timber to backs of seat rails for seat to rest on. Old glued repairs to both splats. Old peg repair made through one arm rest secure it to the upright below. Some minor evidence of old worm to backs of rails. Later metal studs applied to bottoms of legs (domes of silence). Chair is structurally solid. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 230
A George II walnut candle stand, mid-18th century, 71cm high, 34cm diameterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. It appear that two of the screws securing the block to the underside of the top have poked through slightly and two small dark marks are visible to the top. Some old glued repairs to splits across the block to the underside of the top. A later screw has been used to secure one side of the block. Blu-tack has been placed in the peg join between the stem and top. As a result the top does not sit flush on the stem. Filler applied to old plugged hole at one side of the stem. One leg with peg repair to 'knee' with filler used to disguise. Another leg with peg repair in same area and glued split where the leg meets the stem. The other leg with old nail and glue repairs where the leg meets the stem and a peg/dowel repair to one side of the leg. Some later screws securing the metal bracing to the underside. One foot with four later rubber studs applied so the table stands flat. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 245
Y A French kingwood and gilt metal mounted 'Vernis Martin' vitrine, in Louis XV style, second half 19th century, of serpentine outline, 216cm high, 130cm wide, 53cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasion commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. some minor old losses. The glass shelves are likely later replacements. The glass panel on the right side is a replacement. The door lock appears original and the key present to operate it. Metal mounts are all present. some small securing tacks/ nails are lacking from mounts. The large mount above the door is slightly mishapen and will require bending carefully into shape in order to be fully secured with two further nails at the two sides . Some nails securing mounts are later replacements. Some replacement of nails has resulted in small fragments of loss to veneer, apparently in a very small number of areas. Some other mounts slightly mishapen. Craqueleure to the painted panels and some small losses in areas (see images) . Some fine cracking. Some likely areas of later re-painting. The largest central panel to the door is signed 'Paoli' Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 292
An Anglo-Indian bone hourglass, of large proportions, 19th century, each circular side carved with a stylised flowerhead, and raised on baluster stems; the central glass fitted with a metal thread quilted knop, 23cm high, 12cm diameterPlease note: after further inspection, we believe the hourglass may be of later manufacture than initially catalogued.Condition Report: Please note: after further inspection, we believe the hourglass may be of later manufacture than initially catalogued.Some darkening including to bottom of glass, old splits, small old repairs (including to bottom of one or two of the balusters) and chips in places including to the edges and rounded sections of balusters. Sections possibly repaired or subtly replaced. There is some gaping between sections in the top and bottom.The fabric knop is quite worn/discoloured with some slight unravelling to thread. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 306
A giltwood and composition overmantel wall mirror, the frame late 18th or early 19th century, with marine oil on canvas scene, signed F Swaine (lower left) above a mirror plate, 114cm x 129cm overallCondition Report: Mirror- Frame with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Frame has been re-guilded, possibly in the late 19th century. Gilt surface with various chips and losses. Surface is fragile and has crumbled away in areas. Mirror plates have some age but they are later replacements. They bear some minor depletion and grey spots. Backboards appear original. Later metal bracing to the rear of the mirror to all corner joins. Old screw holes to the back of the mirror from previous fixtures. Paining- The canvas has been re-lined. Fine surface cracking, stretcher marks and minor paint flaking is visible. There are sever possible old repaired punctures in the sky. Under UV light there are some washes or restoration in the sky and spots of toughing in the foreground, these are most notable along the edges of the canvas. Indistinct signature in the lower left corner. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 332
A George III Grand Tour specimen marble and mahogany side table, the marble Italian, 18th century, the mahogany stand circa 1780 and possibly by Gillows, the top incorporating one hundred and sixty four panels of various specimen marble and stone, including Lapis Lazuli, Rosso Barocco, and malachite, above a plain frieze with moulded edge, on square section legs surmounted by pierced spandrels, 86cm high, 126cm wide, 62cm deepFor a closely related example attributed to Gillows and with direct provenance to Mere Hall, Cheshire, see Christie's London, Important English Furniture, 1st July 2004, Lot 115 (£33,460)The restrained design, and the use of finely-figured mahogany, typifies the work of Gillows of Lancaster's 'antique' manner of the late 18th century. The Grand Tour in the late 18th century was the single most influential factor on the English gentleman's collecting taste and education. As with the table offered from Mere Hall (referred to above), it seems highly possible that the buyer of the Italian specimen marble top would consult a firm such as Gillows in regard to making a suitable table as a base. Condition Report: Well executed old repair to crack through the centre of the marble top. Metal metal bracing has been applied to the underside to help secure and filler has been applied to the sides and top to help disguised - see images. The marble top with the expected small chips and 'nibbles' to edges and some additional scratches. The table bears the expected marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 353
A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire library bookcase, circa 1780, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the dentil moulded arched pediment, above a pair of glazed doors and a glazed door to each side, all opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with a secretaire drawer flanked by a drawer on each side, above pair of panel doors and a panel door on each side, all opening to a shelved interiors, on a moulded plinth base, 272cm high, 203cm wide, 56cm deep For a related design of bookcase, see Chippendale: Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, plate No XCF, 'Library Bookcase'. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Old chips and splits. Two larger splits, one to the side of the upper section and one to the surface beneath the central doors (see images) Some small losses (see additional images for visual reference). The lock the lower cupboard door is a period replacement. Later metal catch to central glazed doors. The lock plate to central doors is detached but present. No key is present. One side door to the upper section and one side door to the lower section are locked, all others are open. Some small amounts of filler to surface in places. Water marks to the plinth base. Some of the 'teeth' to the dentil moulding of the cornice lacking. Section of moulding to one side of the lower section detached but present. A smaller section of moulding to the other side is lacking. Glass appears original. Some later putty securing. As often seen with library bookcases, there are areas of indentation / scratching where two adjacent doors are opened and the key or engaged lock of one knocks into the frame of the other door (see images). The baize to the slide of the fitted drawer is later. It has some wear and small losses. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 367
A George III cream painted and parcel gilt open armchair, circa 1785, 92cm high, 65cm wide, 52cm deep Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some old repairs some small losses. Minor evidence of old worm (see images). Painted surface appears original. It has various wear and losses throughout. Some remnants of gilding to details, some of which may be later. Two spliced sections to decorative splats of the back (see image) There are slender fillets between the joints of the back to compensate for movement/ gaps formed over time. Later joint added to front left corner seat rail terminal and to the opposing corner terminal there appears to be later screws/ nails to secure joints and disguised by filler (some of which is now lacking) see image. Some movement to joints. One front leg is more loose. This and some othjer joints will likely require attention for common use. There are later wooden blocks to the interior of the seat rail where the front legs join. There is screwed in metal bracing where the rear legs join the seat rail (to the interior of the seat rail) The patera carved to the terminals at the top of the front legs may be later. They seem quite crude compared to the other carving. There may have been applied moulding there originally/ previously. Please see additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 374
A pair of French gilt metal mounted and turquoise glazed baluster vases, 20th century, in the manner of Theodore Deck, each 91cm high (including fitments) Condition Report: The lamps bear the usual very minor marks, knocks and scratches overall consistent with age and use.The pottery bodies bear one or two minute nicks and losses, and marks in areas. There are some inconsistencies in the colour of the glaze but this is due to manufacture.The fitments are slightly wobbly, and would benefit from being tightened.There is some radial movement between one of the metal covering plates and the body, though it appears stable overall. The gilding is fairly bright and even and may have been refreshed at one point.Overall in perfectly presentable condition. Please note, these are sold as decorative objects and will need to be tested by a certified electrician prior to use.Measurements to 'oil' fitment excluding electrical lights, approximately 68cm, approximately 50 up to gilt tops of vases.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 382
A George III mahogany kettle stand, circa 1770, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, 71cm high, the top 41 x 41cm For a related design of 'Teakettle Stand', see The Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, 1939, page No LV. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips and splits. The bottoms of two legs with old spliced repairs and screws to the backs. Filler has been applied to help disguise screws. Removable metal liner is later and bear some expected oxidisation. Some water marks to the interior. Some very minor opening to join lines. The underside around the central hole there is a rectangular 'shadow' and old nail holes. Some small losses to carved rocaille elements. Sections of moulding to one side panel has been broken off and re-stuck. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 390
Y An unusual George III rosewood octagonal candle stand, circa 1780, 53cm high, the top 30 x 30cm Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips and splits. Some old glue residue visible to gallery. Old glue and nail repair to block to underside of top. Old glued repairs to splits at sides of two legs where they meet the stem (see images). Later metal stud applied to underside of one foot. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 405
A George III carved giltwood wall mirror, circa 1770, 121cm high, 67cm wide Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use. Some old losses, some old repairs. some old glued breaks. There is screwed in later metal bracing to each corner of the reverse of the frame to secure joints and/ or old areas of weakness/ breaks. The mirror plate appears original. It is a mercury plate and bears grey coloured areas of depletion and losses to the silvering as illustrated. A large section of the rear panel to the mirror plate is a replaced associated panel section. The remaining section which covers over half of the reverse of the plate appears original. Some refreshing to the gilding throughout. In areas there is visible evidence of wear and age to the surface and small losses. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 406
A George II carved giltwood rectangular wall mirror, circa 1755, 125cm high, 77cm wide Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Rubbing, chips and some small losses to frame (see images for extent). Gilt appear to have been refreshed at some point. Plate is a later replacement. It has significant foxing and 'bloom'. Backboards appear original. Later metal bracing to reverse at lower and upper right corner (see images). Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 407
Y A late George III pollard oak, rosewood and brass inlaid desk, circa 1810, in the manner of George Bullock, 72cm high, 179cm wide (with leaves raised), 49cm deepProvenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireThe overall form, Grecian style, and quality for craftmanship seen on this desk bears similarities with examples made by George Bullock for Napoleon Bonaparte's residence at New Longwood House, St. Helena. Bullock was commissioned by the British Government to supply furnishings for the exiled Napoleon's use at New Longwood House after his defeat at Waterloo. This lavish commission was due to the British being concerned of how their treatment of the defeated Emperor would be viewed by the global community. For a related desk, possibly the 'Mahogany Library Table' supplied by Bullock for New Longwood House see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 4th July 2002, Lot 150 (£182,650). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old chips and splits. Some old losses to veneers. Of polished appearance. Some old veneer repairs and filler used to surface in places (see images). The metal loper/support to the underside of the left hand side leaf is seized in the closed position.Keys present and operate all locks. Right hand door is detached from its lower hinge. Silk panels to the doors are likely later. The left side of the desk with area of lifting to veneers. Both leaves with old glued splits adjacent to the hinges. Right side leaf with section of loss adjacent to the hinge and a section of the brass edge has become detached slightly. Wear and scratching to the gilding of the brass elements. Fading overall. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 408
A mahogany four post bed, circa 1780 and later, 223cm high, 146cm wide, 202cm long, together with a quantity of matching hangings (please refer to all online images for visual reference) Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use.Old chips and splits. Some small losses. There is an upholstered bed base (filled with horse hair) but no mattress as such. The sacking type material covering the underside of the base is torn in areas throughout. This is likely 20th century in date. The fabric elements are in fair condition but with some fraying in areas and some other faults. The visible timber elements of the frame (headboard end) have various surface abrasions, wear and some small nail holes likely from previous fixture of fabric. There are some marks and small nails or nail holes to other parts of the bed for the same reason. The uppermost parts of the uprights of the same end have neatly spliced in elements (see images) . Apart from the spliced in elements at the top of the posts, the timber frame of the head end of the bed appears to be of the period. The carved and turned posts are of George III period and very good examples of their type, they bear some wear and fading but retain good colour and patina. The iron side rails of the bed and the fixtures for them (connected to each end part of the bed) are later and likely 20th century in date. The mahogany stretcher between the two carved and turned posts is also later and probably 20th century. The cornice/ pediment is likely also of 20th century construction. The frieze incorporates well figured mahogany and the pediment is made faithfully to the period style. Later curtain rail elements and metal hooks have been screwed or nailed to the frame to accomadate the curtains/ hangings. In regard to any hangings/ matching textile elements not shown in the printed catalogue image, these are all displayed on the bed int he second image for this bed on our website. The link is here: https://auctions.dreweatts.com/auctions/7763/drewea1-10212/lot-details/e10014b7-ffc5-4671-8db1-ace101331285Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 414
A George III steel, cast iron and gilt metal mounted fire grate, circa 1810, in the manner of George Bullock, 46cm high, 91cm wide, 34cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, WorcestershireFor a very closely related example of fire grate see, Sotheby's, 22nd November 2006, Important English Furniture, Lot 49 (£4,200).
Lot 414A
A pair of black and amber veined marble and gilt metal mounted ornamental urns in Louis XVI style, 20th century, the slender necks mounted with twin swan handles descending to bodies cast with rams' masks and foliage, on canted square section bases, 50cm high Condition Report: Small areas of filling to marble bodies along the darker veins.One or two nicks and nibbles to marble overall, including to one of the socles and one of the mouldings to the body.Gilding is a little rubbed.One of the garlands has detached from the swan's mouth to one side, though is still firmly attached to the body, therefore upright.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 427
A pair of unusual fluorspar, Blue John and gilt metal mounted ornamental urns, 19th century, the ovoid bodies mounted with twin maiden mask handles and carved with a band of gadrooning, on waisted circular socles and further black slate plinths, 26cm high, 17cm wideCondition Report: Each lacking finialCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 459
A set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs, circa 1815, each tablet moulded top rail above a twin X-shape splats, flanked by reeded uprights, above the padded and leather upholstered tapering rectangular seat, on reeded sabre legs, each 83cm high, 45cm wide, 50cm deep overallCondition Report: Please note, all chairs are stamped 'MB' to the rear seat rails. All chairs with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. All chairs structurally solid. The leather to all seats with the expected wear and discolourations. All seats with some splits to the leather and abrasions/losses to the edges (see images for extent). One chair with old patch repair made to front of seat. Evidence of old worm to the undersides of the seat rails. One chair with later supporting corner blocks to the backs of the seat rails. One chair with later metal bracing where the two front legs meet the rails. This chair also has a neatly executed old glued repair to a split through the top of one rear leg. One chair with later metal bracing where the two rear legs meet the rails. Two other chairs with 'shadow' and old screw holes to the rails and legs from where metal bracing once sat. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 468
Y A Regency rosewood and simulated marble side cabinet, circa 1820, of break-bowfront outline, the galleried top above a pair of panel doors enclosing a shelf and flanked by open shelves, 92cm high, 161cm wide, 52cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Craquelure and a some losses to surface of the top. Key present and operates lock. Small old repair to the top at one side - this has been neatly disguised. some small screws to the edge of the top are lacking. Silk panels are replacement and have some 'pulls'. Gilt metal grilles with some wear to surface. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 488
Y A George IV rosewood and gilt metal mounted double sided open bookcase, circa 1825, 86cm high, 91cm wide, 38cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The gallery with some knocks and minor misshapen elements. Small repair to the upper 'rail' of one side of the gallery. Where the corners of the gallery have been shouldered together the elements do not line up perfectly. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 527
A pair of cut glass and gilt metal mounted twin branch wall appliques in the manner of Osler, late 19th or early 20th century, each with twin scrolled branches issuing from a rosette boss, and surmounted by hobnail cut finials, hung with faceted pendants, 39cm high, 40cm wide, 23cm protuberanceCondition Report: Usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use. Some rubbing and slight wear to gilding including to curved corona, which is also slightly bent. There are some white paint marks to the edges of the wall mounts.A handful of chips to tips of pendants, edges of the hobnail cut finials and one of the drip pans, and a few tiny nicks/scratches to branches.Chip to one of the gilt leaves on the upper stem. One or two pendants missing, others possibly replaced, though the present arrangement is pleasing and symmetrical.Please see additional lot images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 546
A pair of malachite veneered and gilt metal mounted obelisks, 20th century, the shafts of typical, tapered form, descending to panelled square section plinths applied with bands of beading and flowering vase mounts, 50cm highCondition Report: Usual minor marks, knocks, scuffs overall consistent with age and use. One is lacking a section of beading. Small handful of old areas of filling/repair, including to one of the tops, and a corner, though these all appear sympathetically done and the outline of the obelisks remains crisp.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 564
A Napoleon III ebonised and gilt metal mounted serpentine fronted side cabinet, mid 19th century, 108cm high, 100cm wide, 47cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Marble top with some small chips and nibbles to edge. Old splits and chips. Stringing lifting in areas and with some sections lacking. Section of stringing, approx. 20cm, detached but present. Gilt metal elements with the expected rubbing, tarnishing and spotting. Very few old worm holes to underside of top. Key present and operates locks. Dark filler used to surface in places -one side with larger area of filler (approx. 6x5cms). the edge of the top with some chips of loss and and old glued chip to one of the rounded corners. Two gilt metal roundels to the upper frieze lacking. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 565
A Napoleon III ebonised, pietra dura and gilt metal mounted side cabinet, circa 1870, 117cm high, 217cm wide, 44.5cm deepA cabinet of related design attributed to Adam Weisweiler is held at the The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California (76.DA.9.1). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. old splits and chips. Some additional marks and indentation to areas of the top. All mounts are present. Key is present to operate locks. Some old losses to the pietra dura are disguised by careful black painting to the vacant areas. There is a crack to the central door panel decorated with pietra dura. The cabinet will be inspected again upon its arrival at the galleries at Donnington Priory. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 574
A metal, cast iron and stone mounted armillary sphere, incorporating 19th century elements, the sphere held aloft by a bronzed figure of Atlas and mounted on a baluster and foliate cast plinth, raised on a further circular stone base, approximately 163cm high overallCondition Report: Minor marks and wear commensurate with age and outdoor exposure. Minor surface oxidisation to edges of iron plinth and to the sphere/figure. Some slight weathering to circular stone base. The copper band with arabic numerals inside the sphere is quite fresh and orange in colour and may have been later attached. Slight bending to arrow.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 59
Manner of Hans Jakob Bair (Augsburg, 1574-1628), and after the painting by Hans von Aachen (German 1552-1615), a silvered bronze or lead relief plaquette of Minerva presenting Painting to the Liberal Arts, with figures before an elaborate architectural backdrop within a palmette border, circa 27cm diameterPlaquettes in lead and pewter attributed to the workshop of Augsburg master silversmith Bair are in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (BK-1958-74), and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (A.45-1927).Related literature: Ingrid Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten, Munich 1975, circa pp. 336-340Condition Report: The plaquette bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. The silvered finish is worn with some light scratching, and the underlying metal colour shines through in places. The lower left corner of the scene has some more coppery patches, possibly from a previous finish. There are also some minor darker marks the recesses of the border as well as to the background of the scene. The plaque is a little bit bent at the edges, though overall appears to be in perfectly presentable condition.The reverse has not been fitted with any implements for mounting.The metal of the substrate may be bronze or lead as catalogued, though we are not at present certain of its exact composition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 604
A pair of English white painted cast iron 'oak and ivy pattern' garden benches, in the manner of Coalbrookdale, late 19th/early 20th century, of shaped and openwork form, with slatted seats, 91cm high, 132cm wideA similar example is illustrated in Georg Himmelheber, Cast Iron Furniture, 1996, fig. 143.Another appears in John Davis, Antique Garden Ornament, 1991, p. 267, plate 6:20Condition Report: both benches with weathering and surface deposits/lichen consistent with outdoor use.Some areas of rust. Benches have been re-painted at some point. Various flaking and losses to paint. The seats of both benches will require repair/replacement. Various slats are broken or lacking and all have significant weathering. Metal elements of both benches are structurally sound. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 67
An Italian terrestrial globe, 19th century, 117cm high, 96cm wide, 96cm deep overallThis globe would appear to belong to a group of hand-drawn copies fashioned after Willem Jansz Blaeu which were produced in Venice at some point during the 19th century. The combination of large size and the fact that the annotations are hand drawn rather than printed would clearly indicate this date. A related example is illustrated in Peter van der Krogt 'Globi Neerlandi' pages 522-23 and a pair reside in the Portuguese Embassy to the Vatican. Please note: Following further research the catalogue description should read as above and not as printed in the catalogue. Condition Report: The condition report for this lot has not yet been completed.Please note: Following further research the catalogue description should read as follows and not as printed in the catalogue. An Italian terrestrial globe, 19th century, 117cm high, 96cm wide, 96cm deep overallThis globe would appear to belong to a group of hand-drawn copies fashioned after Willem Jansz Blaeu which were produced in Venice at some point during the 19th century. The combination of large size and the fact that the annotations are hand drawn rather than printed would clearly indicate this date. A related example is illustrated in Peter van der Krogt 'Globi Neerlandi' pages 522-23 and a pair reside in the Portugese Embassy to the Vatican. Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. old chips and splits. Some additional areas of scratching and indentation. Wear and fading overall. Some old repairs.Some cracks to the globe (see images). The surface of the globe is worn to an extent whereby most of detail of the globe is worn or faded away and not 'legible' (see images). Only elements to the lower half of the globe are worn and faded but partly visible/ legible. There are some sections of loss from the surface of the globe and some areas where various filler has been crudely used to disguise loss. Surface wear and surface corrosion to metal elements. Where there appears to have been paint and / or gilding only minor evidence of this remains. The globe does not revolve in position easily and would require adjustment/ restoration in order to do so. The frame of the stand is of solid structure with only very minor movement to some joints. There are old splits and cracks to sections of the stand and areas of old worm damage throughout. Some has been disguised by filler. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
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