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Lot 248
Selection of decorative ceramics, including: Italian ceramic centrepiece formed as two cherubs holding a basket; floral encrusted ceramic mantel clock; pair of floral decorated spill vases; pair of Spanish ceramic figures of cherubs and other items; also including a gilt mounted miniature portrait photograph of two gentlemen.
Lot 2194
An Edwardian Enamel and Split Pearl Portrait Miniature Pendant, the circular frame with a portrait miniature centrally depicting two young girls and a locket compartment to the reverse containing hair, within a green guilloche enamel and split pearl border, suspended from a split pearl bale, measures 5.3cm by 4.1cm . The pendant is in good condition. It is stamped '15CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 19.5 grams. CR made 04.08.21.
Lot 433
MID-19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN, watercolour on paper, modelled in profile, within a gilt metal and black lacquered frame, with hanging hoop, 15cm x 13cm overall, along with two framed Victorian portrait miniatures of ladies, both watercolour on paper, and five other late 19th to early 20th century picture frames, each inset later print (8) Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
Lot 338
English School (circa 1782): Miniature Bust Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing military uniform, on ivory, oval, 3.5cm by 2.5cm, in a gilt metal and enamel frame, the reverse glazed, with paper inscription Hy Trollope atat 26 born April 20 1756, in fitted leather case. Frame and glass with minor wear. Leather case worn.
Lot 2134
J Davin, late 19th/early 20th century portrait miniature on ivory of a young woman in a purple hat with feathers, 8 x 6.5cm, and another on ivory of a young woman in a blue dress, 9 x 7cm, (2)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbanks advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping.
Lot 431
Two portrait miniaturesand one other Georgian miniature in gilt metal mounts, all unsigned, the Georgian example with seed pearls set into the front of the mount and hair work panel to the reverse, possibly and old clasp due to the setting, 3.2cm overall, the study of the older lady with hairwork panel to the reverse, 3.5cm overall, the other appears to have nothing in the reverse of the frame, but old adhesive is covering it partially, 3.5cm (3)Condition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.
Lot 31
A collection of silver and silver plate and other items, including a set of six silver picks with cockerel terminals, two Chinese green hardstone picks, a set of eight silver filled coasters, a damaged and repaired Asprey silver filled small tazza, a Sheffield plate punch bowl, a portrait miniature, and more
Lot 640
ENGLISH SCHOOL (C. 1820) - Portrait of a young man wearing a black top coat and striped waistcoat, a watercolour miniature on ivory, oval, framed, 7.5cm x 5.5cm, frame size 9.5cm x 6cm, also the companion portrait depicting a young lady. (2) Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Lot 618
ENGLISH SCHOOL (C. 1820) - Portrait of a young lady wearing linen dress and black belt, miniature watercolour on ivory, circular, framed, 6cm diameter, also one other watercolour miniature portrait. (2) Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Lot 642
ENGLISH SCHOOL (C. 1800) - Portrait of a young man wearing a blue coat and stock, a watercolour miniature on ivory, signed with initials 'T.R.', framed, 7cm x 6cm, frame size 14cm x 13cm, also four other various portrait miniatures of male sitters and a photographic miniature. (6) Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the ivory content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Lot 137
A 19th century enamel and seed pearl portrait pendant, designed as a central oval enamelled miniature of a female within seed pearl and paste set pierced floral border, all set to oval blue enamel plaque within white and black enamel border with an outer border of seed pearls and hinged locket reverse, all mounted with enamel and seed pearl coronet lug, presented within original 'N. Sternberg...15 Market St Manchester' box, 68mm long, weight approx 28.8gCondition report: Some losses to the black and white enamel, abrasion to stones and wear to claws, general wear in keeping with age, refer to images
Lot 7
WW2 RAF Pathfinder Squadron DFC Medal Group, Log Books etc. .A fine DFC medal group awarded to Squadron Leader Alfred Eaton Clarke DFC of 97 Pathfinder Squadron who on a raid to Koln, after a night fighter attacked pressed on to the target and got his crew home safely on three engines. Comprising: Medal Group. Distinguished Flying Cross (1943 in case of award), 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. .... Miniature Medal Group. ... Two RAF Pilot Log Books. ... Framed portrait photograph. ... Training books. ... etc. . . . .Distinguished Flying Cross London Gazette 30.7.43 Joint citation with with Wing Commander Alabaster. One night in July 1943 Wing Commander Alabaster was captain and navigator of an aircraft piloted by Flight Lieutenant Clarke detailed to attack Cologne. Some 50 miles from the target the bomber was attacked by an enemy fighter. Before it could be evaded the aircraft was repeatedly hit. One engine was damaged, other structural essentials almost shot away, while the rear gunner was wounded and his turret rendered unserviceable. The bomber became difficult to control but, despite this, course was re-set for the target which was attacked successfully. On the return flight shortly after crossing the enemy coast, the damaged engine caught fire and could not be extinguished but Flight Lieutenant Clarke flew on to the nearest airfield to effect a masterly landing. This pilot displayed outstanding skill and tenacity while Wing Commander Alabaster’s high navigational skill and excellent captaincy proved a valuable contribution to the success of the operation. Squadron Leader Alfred Eaton Clarke DFC, a South African enlisted into the RAF Volunteering for Pilot Training which he began on the 26th August 1940 at 16 EFTS Derby. He was posted to 1512 B.A.T. Flight at RAF Dishforth, attached 51 Squadron as a flying Instructor in September 1941. Posted to 26 OTU in February 1943 and then 1654 OCU where he converted to the Lancaster bomber and flew his first operation with the unit on the 29th May 1943 to Wuppertal. Posted to 97 Pathfinder Squadron he flew his first PPF operation to Bochum on the 14th June 1943. Then followed a steady stream of operations, on the night of the 8th July 1943 he was briefed for his 8th trip an op to Koln, the log book states Attacked by fighter South of Archen serious damage both ailerons starboard shell, rudder trims, shot away, bombed target returned 3 engines forced landed Great Saylerling. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He returned to operations on the 24th July with a trip to Hamburg. The log goes on to record 31 trips, including the Squadrons first Blind Marker operation, this time to Milan, and other notable targets include Berlin, Peenemunde, Nurnburg etc. Screened from operations in December 1943 he was posted to 14 OTU at Market Harborough and in May 1944 was posted to the United States, returning in November 1944 to join 1332 HCU Transport Command flying the Avro York. He finished the war with 511 Squadron and the last entry in the log is for January 1946 a DC3 of American Airlines.
Lot 1103
A collection of decorative items to include a late 19th century French miniature portrait plaque of a princess signed Bidel, a Royal Doulton plaque of Queen Victoria in a carved oak frame, diameter 20.5cm, a silver mounted tobacco pipe, a brass dressing table mirror, a pewter mounted circular disk with enamel centre, a modern model of an EB West TV Rental vehicle, a photograph album decorated internally with flowers, a 1930’s carved Ivory paper knife, chip to the handle, a large collection of playing cards and other items.
Lot 414
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL; watercolour on ivory miniature, portrait of a maiden in a white dress with a red shawl, 9.25 x 7.5cm, with a watercolour on ivory miniature of a lady with ringlets, cracked, a further watercolour and gouache miniature of a lady in a blue and white dress with central pink flower, a two sided gilt metal miniature pendant, one side with a sketch of a maiden and the other of a maiden with a lace bonnet reading a book, and a printed miniature in gilt metal brooch frame (5).Additional InformationThe largest of the lady in the white dress is lightly grubby internally and slightly bowed to the panel and appears to be slightly rubbed to the face and with some foxing, the lady with ringlets the ivory is cracked to the left hand side and has dark marks throughout most of the edge, the third miniature of the lady in the blue and white dress is slightly curved, the double sided miniature, one of the portraits has a slight tear and several creases, the other side the paper has generally browned throughout, the brooch miniature is discoloured and marked throughout, all frames with general wear and rubbing.
Lot 410
Four 19th century silhouettes comprising one of a gentleman turned to sinister, a further miniature of a gentleman turned to sinister, a lady in a lace trimmed dress turned to sinister, and a smaller bronzed silhouette of a child with a basket turned to sinister, the largest 9.5 x 8cm, together with a printed opaque glass photographic portrait and two printed miniatures (7). Additional InformationThe paper to each of the silhouettes in browned and toned throughout, the one silhouette of the gentleman with a speckled appearance to the right hand side where the silhouette is slightly degraded, the other gentleman has a crease to the top left corner and foxing throughout, the one printed miniature is grubby throughout, the frame for the silhouette of the child is probably later and this has a couple of chips and a repair to the top edge.
Lot 108
GWALIORJOHNSTONE (J.W.D) Gwalior 1905, NUMBER 4 OF 12 EDITION DE LUXE COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY H.H. MAHARAJA SCINDIA, IN A COSWAY-STYLE BINDING, frontispiece, 11 coloured plates, 36 photographic plates, tissue guards, full crushed morocco by J. & E. Bumpus, covers with all-over design incorporating the the Prince of Wales' plumes cypher and coiled-snake corner-pieces, hand-painted oval miniature of the Maharaja inset to the centre of upper cover, spine tooled in six compartments within raised bands (darkened, one band worn), slipcase, 4to (275 x 213mm.), J. & E. Bumpus, [1906]Footnotes:DE LUXE EDITION OF 12 COPIES, WITH COSWAY-STYLE BINDING INCORPORATING A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF H.H. MAHARAJA SCINDIA.Provenance: Sir Hugh Daly (1860-1939), Agent to the Governor-General in Central India (1905-1910), inscribed by Maharaja Scindia 'With affectionate regards from M. Scindia Gawalior, 1908' inside the upper cover. In the book Daly is mentioned first amongst the one hundred guests invited by the Maharaja to attend the Gwalior Durbar for the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1905; by family descent to present owner. Sold with 2 long letters written to Daly by aides of the Maharaja Sir Madho Rao Scindia of Gwalior from Paris, discussing at length the narrative of his declining health, death and cremation. The second, written on 27 June 1925 (two days after the death) notes, 'I know how fond you were of Scindia & how earnestly he reciprocated your friendship'.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 120
DELHI, KOLKATA, AGRA - NINETEENTH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHYCollection of 39 good views and 'types', comprising Kolkata (9), Delhi (5), Agra (11, one by Bourne & Shepherd), Varanasi (5, 2 by Bourne and Shepherd), Mumbai (3), Chennai, Sri Lanka (4), and a portrait of Sha-Jehan after an Indian miniature, albumen prints (3 signed in the image by Bourne and Shepherd, the remainder anonymous), mounted one per page, captioned in French in a nineteeth century hand in border, variable sizes (largest 240 x 290mm., smallest c. 110 x 160mm.), sheet size 30 x 485mm., [third quarter of the nineteenth century) (39)Footnotes:Views include; Esplanade Road (showing Bourne and Shepherd's studio), and a lively street view Bombay; shopkeepers at Galle, Ceylon; Two views of the Temple Ghats, and 2 merchant shops, Varanasi; Grand Mosque, Qutub, Iron Pillar, Delhi; the port, street scenes, Colonial buildings (including General Post Office with scaffolding). Kolkata; Sikandra, Grand Mosque, street boutique, Taj Mahal (8), Agra.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 304
A late 17th century oval portrait miniature depicting Jean-Francoise Colbert, attributed to Petitot, facing left, in brown cloak, lace cravat and with full bottomed wig, in later 19th/early 20th century pendant mount, the reverse engraved ‘Colbert Secretary to Louis 14th by Petitot’ (sic), on suspensory loop, length 45.5mm (excluding suspensory loop). £2,000-£2,600 --- Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) was born in Rheims, France, to a family of merchants. In 1649, he was appointed Councillor of State. He was recommended to King Louis XIV’s attention by Cardinal Mazarin, and from 1652, whilst Mazarin was in exile, was asked to manage the Cardinal’s affairs. After Mazarin’s death in 1661, Colbert’s rise to power continued: in January 1664 he became the Superintendent of Buildings: in 1665, Controller-General of Finances and in 1669, Secretary of State of the Navy, becoming highly influential in the much needed fiscal reforms. In particular, his actions aided the downfall of Nicholas Fouquet, who as Superintendent of Finances from 1553-61, had acquired enormous personal wealth, and was later imprisoned for alleged financial misconduct and embezzlement, where he remained until his death in 1680. Colbert served as First Minister of State to Louis XIV until his death in 1683. Through excessive hard work and thrift, Colbert proved to be a highly respected minister, credited by many for bringing France’s finances back from bankruptcy. His lasting impact on the organisation of France’s politics and markets led to the term Colbertism. Jean Petitot (the Elder) (1607-1691) trained as a goldsmith in Geneva before coming to England, where he received instruction from the master Sir Anthony Van Dyck. He, in turn, taught his son Jean Petitot (the Younger) the art of enamelling, and both were employed by King Charles I and King Louis XIV. Jean Petitot (the Elder)’s career as an enamellist spanned seven decades of the seventeenth-century. He first developed his skills in enamelling at the court of Charles I in 1637, quickly earning respect for his highly accomplished portraits with their rich colouring and smoothly blended brushstrokes. After the outbreak of the Civil War, he left England in 1643 or 1644 and sought refuge at the French court in Paris, where he was soon in demand and appointed Court Painter in Enamel to Louis XIV. He received extensive patronage from the king and his circle at court until the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) when, as a Protestant, he was forced to return to Geneva where he died in 1691. Jean Petitot (the Younger) (1653-1702), the eldest son of Jean and his wife, Marguerite Cuper, learnt his trade from his father, and early in his career settled in London, where he remained until 1682. During the years 1682-1695 he lived and worked in Paris, thereafter returning to London where he remained until his death in 1702. For examples of Petitots’ work, a major collection is in the Jones Bequest at the Victoria and Albert Museum.; many works are in the Louvre, at Chantilly, and at Windsor.
Lot 439
An English enamel miniature portrait medallion,mid-18th century, possibly Queen Charlotte depicted half-length in a blue and pink dress, within a scrolling puce border and a gilt metal frame, an old label to the reverse 'From Jas. A. Lewis & Son, Inc 57 East 57th Street New York, N.Y.',7cm wide10cm highCondition report: Scratched to the front surface, hairline cracks to the top edge and a further hairline to the left hand side hairlines to the reverse
Lot 500
Four Indian portrait miniatures,c.1900, watercolour on card, mounted in a single frame,largest 5.5cm highsmallest 3.5cm high, andthree miniature portraits,mounted on paper, inscribed 'The Bagrum... King of Dheli & B... Singh',each 1cm highpaper mount 6 x 4cm (7)Condition report: Some fading.
Lot 559
J... Wheeler (early 19th century)Portrait of the Reverend Thomas Schreiber (1794-1873), Rector of Bradwell-juxta-Mare, Essex, half length, in a black coat and white stock, standing by a columnminiature on ivory11 x 8.3cmCondition report: The ivory has warped and bulges a little in the lower left corner and down the right edge. There is some damage and tiny flakes of paint loss on the black coat by the sitter's left arm, this could have been overpainted at some point, it is difficult to tell. The black accents on the coat are rather shiny. Some dirt along the top edge and a little light surface dirt elsewhere. Some tiny flakes of paint loss in lower left corner and under the hand. The face appears to be in good condition. The ivory could be stuck to the backboard as there appears to be a little glue at top edge. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
Lot 565
Emma Eleanor Kendrick (1788-1871)Portrait of Miss Harriet Walker, youngest daughter of General Sir George Walker KCB, half length seated, in a cream dressminiature13 x 10cmCondition report: In a gilt frame and colours are quite good. Some scuffing to the edges. Inscription to the reverse reads: 'Harriet, youngest daughter of General Sir George Walker KCB by Emma Eleanor Kendrick pinxit Duchess Street, Portman Place'
Lot 103
Matthew Snelling (fl.1644-1670)Portrait of a gentleman, facing right in a black doublet with gold buttons, white lawn collar with tassels, a black cloak, shoulder-length brown hair, beard and moustachesigned and dated on the reverse 'M:S fc Novembur, 1647', miniature on vellum laid on card, with inscription and two hearts in watercolour to the reverse, oval6.2 x 5cm, silver frame with spiral cresting and hanging loopProvenance: Sotheby's London, 12 December 1966, lot 46;Christie's London, 21 November 2000, lot 68.
Lot 104
Alexander Cooper (1609-1660)Portrait of a nobleman, full face in slashed black doublet to reveal white, large lawn collar, wearing a blue sash, beard and moustacheon vellum, oval 2.4 x 2.1cmProvenance: Christie's London, 30 April 1996, lot 31.An inscription on the reverse of the miniature identifies the sitter as Prince Rupert, but the sitter bears more resemblance to the Winter King. Other very similar miniatures by Alexander Cooper are in the Bode Museum, Berlin.Condition report: Quite a lot of loss of colour and discolouration to the background.Glass loose.Mount is gilt metal.
Lot 106
English School, 17th centuryPortrait of Mary Killigrew, in a black and gold dress, white lace ruff and long gold necklace with diamonds, a pearl brooch in her hair, pearl earrings, and a pink flower at her breastinscribed on the reverse 'Mary Wife of Peter Killigrew the First and mother of Sir Peter Killigrew the Last, Sister to the Duchess of Newcastle, as also of Lord Lucas, and of Sir Charles Lucas, Shott [sic] in Cold Blood by Sir Tho. Fairfax, on the Surrender of Colchester', miniature, oval5.2 x 4.4cm, in a gold mount, tested as approximately 18ct goldMary Lucas was born c.1622 and married Sir Peter Killigrew in October 1625. Adriaen Hanneman painted Mary Lucas in 1636 and the portrait is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia. Mary Lucas came from a family of Royalists and her brother, Sir Charles Lucas, was executed by firing squad in 1648 following the siege of Colchester. Her sister, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, has received significant literary attention as she lived in exile as Queen Henrietta Maria's lady-in-waiting at the court of Louis XIV, but is best remembered for her publications of poetry and philosophical writings.Condition report: Paint loss at lower left edge. Dust under the glass. Some tiny brown spots throughout, but most noticeable on the face, chest and ruff. Overall the colours are a little dull. Some very light scratches to the glass. On case verso there is a small dent lower right and some remnants of old stickers.
Lot 110
Circle of Christian Friedrich Zincke (c.1685-1767)Portrait of a gentleman in a brown coat and a white cravatminiature, oval 4.8 x 4cm, in a gold mount, tested as approximately 18ct gold, with metal hanging loopCondition report: Some loss of discolouration and browning. Indecipherable paper inscription to the reverse. A little dirty, including a grey spot on the jacket. A scratch centre-left by the edge. Light scratches on the glass. Remnants of old stickers on case verso.
Lot 112
Circle of Peter Cross (d.1724)Portrait miniature of Lord Russell, wearing a long curled wig and russet cloak and stockminiature, oval3 x 2.5cm, mounted in a gold frame, tested as approximately 9ct goldCondition report: Label saying 'Lord Russell' to the reverse. Possibly slightly yellowed. A very faint spot on the sitter’s forehead. Some stickiness on the case verso plus other old sticky labels.
Lot 113
Jean Petitot the Elder (French, 1607-1691)Portrait of a gentleman wearing a suit of armour and white lace jabotminiature, oval2.4 x 2.8cm, in a silver gilt and gold mount, tested as approximately 14ct gold, with hanging loopThe sitter appears to be Royal and wearing the Order of Saint EspritCondition report: Lots of small bubbles under the enamel, to the left and right of the face. Some very tiny faint cracks in the enamel also, most visible in lower section, these are only really noticeable under a raking light and with a magnifying glass. A tiny white dot on the sitters jawline. A couple of tiny flakes of paint loss at the extreme edges.
Lot 116
English School, mid-18th centuryPortrait of Robert Dodsley (1703-1764) poet, playwright and dramatist, holding a letterindistinctly monogrammed l.r., signed 'F. Cotes' and inscribed 'Robert Dodsley, Poet, Dramatist and Artist' on artist's label verso, miniature on ivory12.5 x 9.5cmCondition report: Condition appears fine.
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