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Lot 705
A 19TH CENTURY MORO BARONG OR KNIFE, 44.5cm double edged heavy watered steel blade, characteristic hilt with ringturned and foliate chased gilt brass collar, foliate carve wooden pommel, cracked and repairs, contained in its carved wooden scabbard decorated with foliage and flowerheads and with two small ivory panel inserts. Please note that we are not able to send ivory items outside the UK. This will be the final auction to contain ivory items unless they comply with the new UK legislation.
Lot 79
A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY PERSIAN JAMBIYA, 24cm sharply curved damascus blade with raised medial ridge, inlaid with a panel of calligraphy in gold, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and geometric designs highlighted in vibrant enamels, contained in its steel scabbard decorated to match. Small area of loss to back of grip.
Lot 84
A FINE 18TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 87cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade inlaid with a gold cartouche, characteristic hilt with plated crossguard containing a central panel of calligraphy to either side, two-piece riveted walrus ivory grips, gold braid collar, gold filigree backstrap, foliate embossed gold pommel terminal, blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 86
A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 80cm sharply curved multi fullered etched damascus blade decorated with a small panel of calligraphy highlighted in gilt, characteristic white metal hilt with multi-piece riveted ivory grip scales.Please note that we are not able to send ivory items outside the UK. This will be the final auction to contain ivory items unless they comply with the new UK legislation.
Lot 88
AN 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN DAMASCUS AXE, 20.5cm crescent form damascus head chiselled with a panel of foliage and calligraphy and another of a bird to either side, the square section opposing terminal chiselled with a courtly figure in a landscape, the haft section with opposing panels of calligraphy all highlighted in gold, 75cm tapering haft with domed ends, the upper with ovoid terminal, the whole with three spirally fluted panels and two opposing sections of faceted panels.
Lot 10
A MID VICTORIAN BLOODSTONE CAMEO SNAKE PENDANT, designed as a central heart shape bloodstone cameo panel, depicting a gentleman in profile, this panel is suspended within a similar shaped outer pendant surround designed as a snake, length 44mm, approximate gross weight 12 grams (condition report: overall good condition, light to moderate surface scratches to the mount, cameo in good condition)
Lot 11
THREE ITEMS OF MEMORIAL JEWELLERY, the first a late Georgian brooch with vacant central panel surrounded by eight circular cut garnets, length 25mm, the second a mid Victorian pendant of circular outline with central coral bead and outer rope twist surround, suspending graduated tassels from the base, the panel to the reverse encasing a lock of hair, length 45mm, the third a mid Victorian circular pendant with cannetille decoration and central circular garnet with star set diamond, vacant panel to the reverse, length 24mm, approximate total gross weight 11.6 grams (condition report: Overall good condition, moderate general wear to all, in keeping with the age of the pieces, the brooch pin is missing)
Lot 129
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, tempera on panel with silver oklad, stamped 84, with marks for Aleksandr Frans Fan-der-Flit 1888, St. Petersburg and other unidentified marks, with a green velvet back, overall dimensions 27cm x 22.5cm x 2.75cm (Condition report:- three of the outer edge studs are missing, the top right hand corner is split and the top left hand corner is thinning and sharp, there are a few places where the inner edge of the frame has gaps from the oklad, areas of the oklad are also slightly creased, the tempera has craquelure)
Lot 13
A MID 19TH CENTURY ROMAN GLASS PARURE, consisting of a necklace, bracelet, single earring and brooch, each piece made from multi-coloured and vari-patterned Roman glass fragments in fine gold collet settings, the necklace designed as a graduated row of collet mounted oval glass panels to the push piece glass panel set clasp, length 490mm, width 10mm to 23mm, the bracelet designed as a double row of collet set oval glass panels, to the push piece double glass panel set clasp, length 170mm, width 30mm, together with an oval brooch, length 23mm, the single earring designed as a pear shape glass panel suspended from an oval glass panel with hinged hook ear fitting, length 34mm, approximate total gross weight 58.4 grams, all in a fitted antique box (condition report: overall good condition for age of piece, there is moderate surface scratches throughout in keeping with general wear to the necklace, there is a jump ring missing between the last link and the clasp, to the bracelet, one jump ring has unhooked, the necklace and bracelet clasps and earring hook and brooch pin are in good working order, the glass panels look to be in generally good condition, some have what looks to be surface blemishes from when the glass was made, and some have minor to moderate scratches and nicks, the antique fitted jewellery box has no hinge, so lid and base are in two separate parts, there are three hook clasps that are all detached, one is with the box so could be re-attached, the red top layer is peeling to one corner and the back, the interior is in good to fair condition for the age)
Lot 14
A MODERN 18CT GOLD SOUTH SEA PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLET, centring on a detachable white South Sea pearl pendant, pearl measuring approximately 13.0mm x 11.0mm, suspended from diamond floral panel to further diamond various panel links set with round brilliant and trap cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.30ct, average colour assessed as F-G, clarity assessed as VS1 - VS2, necklet measuring approximately 440mm, fitted to a trigger clasp, convention hallmarked 18ct gold London, approximate gross weight 25.8 grams (condition report: this necklet is in very good new condition)
Lot 143
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY OYSTER VENEERED, WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY LACE BOX OF RECTANGULAR FORM, the hinged top with centre oval floral inlaid panel, stained bone leaves, surrounded by an oval band of oyster veneers and further floral marquetry panels to each corner, the front and sides similarly decorated, engraved brass escutcheon with later key, working lock, the back side left plain with inset repair below right hand hinge, the interior of the lid with rectangular mirror set within a silver thread and pink silk lining, the base similarly lined and containing a quantity of lace, crocheted and broderie anglaise collar, cuff and hem trimmings, etc, box width 54cm x depth 41cm x height 11.5cm (Condition report: outer box has splits in the veneers, some light staining to lid, no evidence of woodworm, repair below right hand hinge)
Lot 146
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS CASED TWIN FUSEE EIGHT DAY BRACKET CLOCK, the arched top with hinged carrying handle, the hinged front with circular convex glazed door above brass fish scale fretwork, the painted 19.5cm (7 3/4 ) dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement, the case sides with further brass fish scale fretwork, arched glazed rear door, back plate engraved and signed Thos Pace, bell strike, the case raised on four brass ogee bracket feet, height to top of handle 41.5cm x width 30cm with pendulum and winding key (3) (Condition report: winds, runs and chimes on correct hour, some small areas of woodworm damage to sides, rear of case along plinth between the feet and to the panel below the dial, slight amount of paint loss to the dial around 8 to 10 o clock, front door doesn't close fully, small area of missing mahogany to rear of handle, back door not closing flush, losses to mahogany on rear door, section of replaced mahogany below rear door, winding key is a replacement)
Lot 156
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY VIENNA PORCELAIN MATCHED CLOCK GARNITURE, the mantel clock of temple form with gilt metal mounts, the cupola, four columns and base with blue ground and painted with reserves of classical figures and cherubs, the front panel to the base signed 'W. Feigl', the movement housed in spherical shaped case, white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, key wind mechanism marked 'Lenzkirch' and numbered 307566, the underside with incised beehive mark , painted numbers and printed decorators mark for the Franz Dorfl studio, height 32cm, the pair of covered twin handled vases of oval form, pierced necks, the raised gilt ground painted with classical figures to both sides, on a short pedestal and mounted on an oval plinth, the bases bear hand painted numbers and faint printed decorators mark for the Franz Dorfl studio, height 36.5cm (3 + key) (Condition report: the clock is in working order, it winds and runs, light wear to the gilding, on obvious damage, one of the garniture lids has damage to the tip of the finial which has received amateur restoration, the same finial has also been broken off and glued back on, some of the gilding on both finials and rims has rubbed, the vases have been viewed under UV light, both have later dull gilding painted to the inside of the rims and one has a yellow substance to one end, some wear to the gilding, especially on the handles and around the base rims)
Lot 17
A MODERN 18CT GOLD DIAMOND FLOWER CLUSTER LINK PANEL BRACELET, comprising of seven round clusters set with brilliant cut diamonds interspaced with diamond open panel links, estimated total diamond weight 2.0ct, average colour assessed as F-G, clarity assessed as VS1 - VS2, bracelet measuring approximately 180mm in length, hallmarked 18ct gold Sheffield, approximate gross weight 21.8 grams (condition report: this bracelet is in very good unworn condition)
Lot 274
A SHERATON REVIVAL MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY PAINTED BARREL FRONTED BUREAU, decorated with floral swags, two cherubs and musical medallions, the barrel front enclosing a pull out dark green leather skiver writing surface, an arrangement of satinwood veneered drawers and pigeon holes, over a base with two short and one long drawers, and square tapered legs, and brass casters, width 71cm x depth 52cm x height 102cm (Condition report:- the left hand side bracket support panel loose from fixing, repair to left pigeon hole front edge, crazing and historical cracking to front barrel)
Lot 276
A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with stained glass arched panel above cylindrical pillars surrounding a glazed door enclosing a brassed 10 dial, signed to arch 'RICHARD SCHOFIELD OF ROCHDALE' moon phase movement and numerals......... to arch, coat of arms decorated spandrels surrounding Arabic and Roman numerals, seconds dial and date aperture and a bell striking movement, the shaped crossbanded door bordering quarter veneering above a matching plinth, height 241cm (two weights, pendulum, trunk key, winding key and loose finials) (Condition report:- cracks to left side of glass arched panel, some restorations to trunk, pitted brass to dial)
Lot 287
A LATE VICTORIAN WALNUT FRAMED REVERSE PAINTED ON GLASS 'BRITISH WINES' SIGN, the walnut surround framing a rectangular glass panel with rounded ends, gilt and blue lettering on a black ground, pine backed, overall length 124cm x depth 14.5cm, glass panel length 96.5cm (Condition report: some of the paint has flaked, especially the black ground, the walnut frame has a number of holes and probably formed part of a larger panel originally)
Lot 3
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN CARVED CORAL DROP EARRINGS, each designed as an elongated drop carved with horizontal and diagonal lines in cone shaped mount with engraved scrolling leaf detail and rope twist edging, suspended from a circular coral panel carved with a flower head design in a rope twist mount to the hook ear fittings, length 60mm, approximate weight 10.5 grams (condition report: overall fair to good condition, wear in keeping with the age of the piece, light to moderate tarnishing, would benefit from a gentle clean, some adhesive can be seen to the edge of each cone shaped mount, one of the circular mounts has a claw missing, there is some lead solder visible to the back of the joins at the top of the cone mounts)
Lot 5
A DIAMOND ARROW BROOCH, designed as a crescent shape of seven old cut diamonds, attached to an arrow brooch, with safety chain attached, length 52mm, approximate gross weight 5.6 grams (condition report: overall good condition, the crescent shape panel of diamonds are believed to be late Georgian and has been soldered to an Edwardian brooch, five diamonds have a chip to the edge, most next to a claw, one diamond has a fracture across its width)
Lot 7
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN GOLD GEM DROP EARRINGS, each of an elongated diamond shape outline, set with a central vertical line of three rectangular and square cut green gems, assessed as emerald, interspaced by two split pearls, suspended from a triangular panel set with a square cut green gem, assessed as emerald, to the hook ear fitting, all with applied fine rope twist detail, length 52mm, approximate gross weight 3.6 grams (condition report: overall good to fair condition, light to moderate general wear in keeping with age of piece, two emeralds have a chip to them, you can see deterioration to the foil backing of four of the emeralds, some of the settings need attention, there is a small amount of lead solder to the top point of one earring, the same earring has three very fine splits to the reverse of the earring where the gold has thinned, this is not easily noticeable)
Lot 8
A PAIR OF DROP EARRINGS, each designed as a pear shape drop with applied cannetille decoration and three circular blue glass cabochons to the bead base and suspended from a domed circular panel with hook ear fitting, length 38mm, approximate weight 3.4 grams (condition report: overall good condition, some small amounts of adhesive visible around the glass cabochons, some of the cannetille detail is not of fine quality and some areas are slightly damaged where it has been applied)
Lot 264
F. MEDICI, after FRANCESCO FRANCIA (1450-1517) The Annunciate Virgin with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist, miniature painting on ivory, highlighted & signed in gilt, 8” x 6?” (20.3cm x 16.9cm), un-framed, mounted to wooden panel inscribed verso “Lansdown House Sale” (with faults: damage to upper left; foxing to right & centre).
Lot 394
A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, with arched pediment above three adjustable shelves enclosed by pair astragal glazed doors, the bow-front base with fitted secretaire drawer having brass lion-mask & ring handles above a pair of fielded panel doors, 36½” wide x 86½” high x 21” deep.
Lot 106
An 18th century silver snuff boxmaker's mark only, George Morland, London, circa 1735 Oval with shaped back, moulded rims, the hinged cover engraved with a central shell motif surrounded by acanthus scrolls, engraved initials to back panel 'S T E' length 6.6cm, an 18th century silver snuff box, maker's mark only, Elizabeth Cooke, London, circa 1760, cartouche form, the hinged cover with rococo scrolls and flowers, length 6.5cm, a late 17th century silver bodkin, unmarked, decorated to both sides, length 11.8cm, an 18th century Scandinavian Hovedvandsag / Luktevannshus, unmarked, shaped oval form, the hinged-cover surmounted with a crown, height 6.5cm, weight 3.6oz. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 220
Of Iraqi interest: a large silver salver presented to King Faisal IIMartin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1923 Shaped-circular form, with a gadrooned rim and a scroll and foliate border, the central panel engraved with a cartouche surrounded by floral and leaf decoration, the monogram 'F' inscribed to the centre with a crown above, to the top an inscription 'The Iraqi Ambassador and his wife and members of the Embassy wish His Majesty King Faisal II a happy birthday. London, 2nd May 1948', with the engraved signatures of the Embassy staff down each side of the salver, resting on four raised ball and claw feet, height 4cm, diameter 42cm, weight 66oz.Footnotes:Faisal II, King of Iraq (1935-1958), reigned 1939-58The last King of Iraq and the only son of Iraq's second king, Ghazi, and his wife Queen Aliya (daughter of 'Ali bin Hussein, King of the Hijaz and Grand Sharif of Mecca). Faisal's father died in a car crash when Faisal was three years old; his uncle 'Abd al-Ilah served as regent until Faisal came of age in 1953. Educated at the royal palace, he lived with his mother at Grove Lodge, Berkshire during World War II. He attended Harrow School with his cousin Hussein, who he would later build an alliance with when he became King Hussein of Jordan. King Faisal was executed during the 14th July Revolution, marking the end of the Hashemite monarchy and the beginning of Iraq's formation as a republic.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 241
Two Irish silver serving slicesAn unusual George III Irish silver serving slice William Doyle, Dublin 1802, pointed end thread edge handle, the blade with turned-up back edge, pierced and bright-engraved, crested reserve, length 33cm;and a George III Irish silver Fiddle pattern fish slice, Thomas Tudor, also stamped ROOKE, Dublin 1818, rectangular blades open-work central panel with two entwined fish, bright-engraved and within a prick-dot engraved trailing border, crested, length 29.5cm, weight 9.9oz. (2)Footnotes:Provenance: From The Peter Ticher Collection of Irish SilverFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 398
A mid or third quarter 19th century ormolu and porcelain mounted walnut, tulipwood and kingwood bonheur du jourprobably English, but in the French or 'Franglais' tasteMounted with floral painted plaques and two oval plaques depicting Cupid and a putto, the pierced galleried superstructure with two panel mounted doors (one locked), enclosing two shelves, above a shaped frieze drawer, on cabriole legs, 104cm wide x 50cm deep x 130cm high, (40 1/2in wide x 19 1/2in deep x 51in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP 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
Lot 400
A Napoleon III ormolu and copper mounted ebony serpentine meuble d'appui or side cabinetthe copper plaques by Mme. Leon Bertaux, possibly made by Charles-Guillaume DiehlCirca 1870, the marble top above a pair of panel mounted doors interspersed with cabochon-embedded cartouche angles, each door centred with a gilt bronze ribbon-tied oval surround inset with a repousse copper plaque, the plaques depicting six allegorical cherubs, the reverse of each door inlaid with concentric rectangular tablets of tulipwood, amaranth and citronnier within stained sycamore borders, enclosing a mahogany interior with two shelves, each copper plaque signed: 'Mme. Leon Bertaux', 140cm wide x 49cm deep x 110cm high, (55in wide x 19in deep x 43in high)Footnotes:The offered lot shares a number of similar characteristics with examples of related ormolu mounted ebony side cabinets, meubles d'appui, either attributed or indeed by Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885). Diehl was one of the most prominent cabinet makers operating in France during the latter half of the 19th century.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
Lot 413
An early 19th century mahogany and boxwood strung longcase clockthe dial signed Handley & Moore, London the arched hood with moulded cornice and reeded cut corners, the swept pagoda top with brass onion spire finial, the sides with glazed apertures, the trunk with corresponding reeded cut corners flanking a moulded arched door, the plinth with applied rectangular cut corner panel on moulded foot, the 12' painted Roman dial with brass five pillar movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with case key, winder, pendulum and a pair of brass cased lead weights, 223cm high approximately 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
Lot 465
A pair of late 19th Century Venetian gilt and polychrome decorated carved wood figures of Moors raised on pedestal stands the semi-clad figures supporting urns above their heads and clad in elaborate draped and floral and foliate exotic costumes, each standing on a canted square base, the ebonised pedestals of canted square section with faux marble panel decoration on moulded bases, the figuress 138cm high, the bases 70cm high (208cm high approximately) (2)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
Lot 466
A Louis Philippe ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass and pewter Boulle marquetry ebony bibliotheque basse or low cabinetincorporating French 18th century Boulle marquetry panelsCirca 1840, of breakfront outline, the ebonised top above an acanthus frieze mount, over a pair of central panelled doors each mounted with overlapping disc and sun-flowerhead angles, each panel inlaid premiere partie with scrolled foliage, acanthus, husks and a central rosette, enclosing one later adjustable shelf, flanked by two glazed panelled doors with conforming mounts, with fluted angles each headed by a foliate, gadroon, scroll and entrelac cast espagnolette mount of a classical female with a feather headdress, each end with a contrepartie Boulle marquetry panel, on a shaped plinth base, with a fielded triple-panelled back, 230cm wide x 60cm deep x 119cm high, (90 1/2in wide x 23 1/2in deep x 46 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP 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.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 526
A French late 19th century ormolu mounted acajou mouchete (plum pudding mahogany), ebony banded and brass inlaid hauteur d'appui a l'Anglaise or buffet-cabinetin the Louis XVI style1880-1900, of breakfront D-shaped outline, with beaded and mille raie panel mounts, the moulded breche d'alep marble top above one long frieze drawer flanked by mille raie tablet angles, over a pair of raised re-entrant panelled doors each with a central mount depicting three putti frolicking beside a beehive, enclosing one shelf, flanked by two engaged stop-fluted columns and six pierced galleried marble tiers with mirror-inset back panels, above a raised panelled central door centred by a mount of Cupid seated on a boat with a pair of love birds nesting nearby, enclosing one shelf, flanked by two raised panelled doors enclosing two shelves, on elongated fluted toupie feet, 119cm wide x 42cm deep x 164cm high, (46 1/2in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 64 1/2in high)Footnotes:PurchasedChristie's, London, 17 March 2011, 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, lot 349.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
Lot 540
A French late 19th century ormolu mounted kingwood, rosewood and Vernis Martin meuble a hauteur d'appuieither by Maison Krieger or Joseph Emanuel ZwienerOf breakfront form, the moulded marble top above three panel mounts incorporating a central door enclosing two adjustable shelves, the central Vernis Martin scene depicting Cupid in attendance as Venus is presented with armour for her son Aeneas from Vulcan who sits nearby his forge, within an acanthus and lotus-leaf cast gilt bronze surround with scrolled acanthus and flowerhead mounted re-entrant angles, flanked by keeled angles with espagnolette mounts, over a central lion mask cartouche mounted apron, on acanthus headed lion paw sabots, 132cm wide, 47cm deep, 116cm high (51 1/2in wide, 18 1/2in deep, 45 1/2in high).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe offered lot allegedly formed part of the property of Countess Nadina Kapodistrias, whose name was an abbreviation of Diamandina. She was the mother of the renowned and popular Greek historical political figure, Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776-1831) who was Governor of Greece for four years. However it seems impossible that the present meuble a hauteur d'appui was ever owned either by Countess Nadina or her son Ioannis, due to the fact they both died quite some time before the cabinet was most likely executed during the last quarter of the 19th century.Despite this, the offered cabinet is reputedly documented in a message written by Countess Nadina's grandson which describes two pieces of furniture in the family collection. In this message the grandson relates how it is his intention to ship both the present model, along with another item, to Athens.A virtually identical side cabinet to the present lot, which has a lock plate engraved: 'Mon. KRIEGER AMEUBLEMENT, PARIS', thus evidently made by Maison Krieger, sold at Bonhams, The Elegant Home sale, Los Angeles, 8th June 2016, lot 367.The present piece shares a number of characteristics in common with two meubles a hauteur d'appui, or side cabinets, produced in France during the last quarter of the 19th century. The first comparable example, and apparently the most aesthetically similar to the offered model, is one dated circa 1880 attributed to Joseph Emanuel Zwiener (b.1849), which also incorporates a bold central Vernis Martin panel. This piece is available to view online at www.onlinegalleries.com.The resemblance between both examples is apparent not only in their triple panel mounted breakfront design, but also in the distinctive frieze mounts and female espagnolette mounts each with distinctive plumed headdress. While even the elegant scrolled acanthus mounts seemingly emanating from the top of the re-entrant angles are very similar.Another series of late 19th century Vernis Martin meubles d'appui were executed by the renowned cabinet maker, Henry Dasson. One of these cabinets, which is illustrated in C. Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Francais, 1850-1900, Paris, 2010, fig. 282, p. 240, is dominated by an impressive Vernis Martin scene painted with the same subject matter as the present lot. It likewise shows Venus accepting the armour made by Vulcan in his forge on behalf of her son Aeneas, while Cupid and another cherub are also in attendance.Maison Krieger Maison Krieger was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger (1804-1869) together with his brother Nicolas at 17, Rue Saint-Nicolas, in Paris. As one of the longest running cabinet makers of the 19th and 20th centuries, despite changing names several times, the firm belonged to various relatives and successive descendants of the Krieger family until the mid-20th century.From 1850 the company became known as Antoine Krieger & Cie. Just one year later Antoine Krieger won an award at the Great Exhibition. However, following Antoine's death in 1856, the business was taken over by his son-in-law and the new name of Maison Racault et Cie was then adopted. Subsequent alterations to the name of the firm included; H. Racault et Cie; Colin Damon et Cie in 1870; Damon, Namur et Cie in 1875; and Cosse-Racault et Cie from 1892 onwards.The Krieger enterprise was primarily based at 74, Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, which was one of the largest mechanised workshops in Paris during the second half of the 19th century. Krieger were renowned for making furniture in a great variety of historical and contemporary styles, although they were perhaps most celebrated for their Louis XVI and Empire output. By the end of the 20th century Krieger was one of the most important producers of furnishings in France, while their factories covered an expanse of more than five acres within the famous Faubourg St. Antoine district.LiteratureC. Mestdagh, L'Ameublement d'Art Français 1850-1900, Les Editions de l'Amateur, 2010, p. 19; pp.'s 163-8; pp.'s 301-5.C. Payne, European Furniture of the 19th Century, 2013, Suffolk, pp.'s 20-1 and p.40.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP 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
Lot 554
A late 19t century French gilt bronze and Sevres style porcelain porcelain figural mantel clockin the Louis XVI style, the movement stamped J T Paris and numbered 84the architectural case with Bleu Celeste and floral enamelled decoration, the 3.5' Roman dial within laurel wreath fronds below a flambeau finial above a central oval panel depicting a courtly figures within a rustic landscape flanked by twin columns and draped seated putti, the elaborate base with fringed lambrequin panels enamelled with floral vases and a central putto on toupie feet, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type escapement striking on a bell, 48cm high overallThis 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
Lot 567
A French early 20th century painted and parcel gilt trumeau mirror/wall panelin the Louis XV styleCarved with C-scrolls, rocaille, scrolled acanthus and flowers, the later plate below an oil on canvas of a classical scene set amidst the clouds and depicting Venus alongside her chariot together with Cupid and two female attendants, 181cm high x 136cm wideThis 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
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