A rare Worcester coffee cup, circa 1753-54Of quatrelobed shape, the crisply moulded double-scrolled handle with raised thumbrest, the front panel delicately painted with a 'Long Eliza' figure holding a parasol, the side panels with flowering plants growing from rockwork, a long-tailed bird perched on one of them, 6.8cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceJohn Alchin CollectionQuatrelobed Coffee CupsElegant yet impractical, this form shows a strong Meissen influence. Matching saucers for this rare form of cup are not recorded, suggesting that they were intended as cabinet pieces rather than objects of practical use. As well as the pattern represented here, the model is also recorded in famille verte style, see Sandon and Spero, The Zorensky Collection (1996), no.21, p.79. Curiously, only two examples are known in underglaze blue.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Worcester teabowl, circa 1756-58Of indented, lightly lobed form, a border moulded in low-relief, painted in Meissen-style with a couple strolling in a landscape within a scroll-edged panel, the reverse with a colourful flower spray and smaller floral sprigs, further sprays inside the rim and base, the rim picked out in reddish brown, 7.6cm diamFootnotes:ProvenanceRalph Kenber CollectionThis European landscape style of painting was rare at Worcester and is more readily associated with Chelsea in the early 1750s. However, the Worcester version is enhanced by its moulded border and is much more thinly potted. A comparable teabowl from the Gwen and Ronald McKnight Melvin Collection was shown by Simon Spero in his 2007 exhibition, cat. no.37 and a related bowl and saucer dish from the Cohen Collection was exhibited by Albert Amor in the 1992 exhibition catalogue, nos.55 and 59For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Another rare Worcester coffee cup, circa 1753-54Of quatrelobed form, the moulded double-scrolled handle with a raised thumbrest, the front panel painted with a 'Long Eliza' Chinese figure carrying a parasol, the side panels with flowering plants growing from rockwork, one with a blue and yellow bird perched in its branches, 16.5cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceJohn Alchin CollectionThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A further rare Worcester coffee cup, circa 1753-54Of quatrelobed form, the crisply moulded double-scroll handle with a raised thumbrest, the front panel painted with a 'Long Eliza' figure holding a parasol, the side panels with flowering plants growing from rockwork, one with a small parrot-like bird perched in its branches, 6.9cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceSimon Spero Exhibition 1998, no.8John Alchin CollectionThis precise form is unique to Worcester of the early 1750s.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Worcester creamboat, circa 1754Of hexagonal form with a geranium leaf moulded under the spout, the angular handle with a scrolled thumbrest, painted with a long-tailed bird perched on a branch, the reverse with insects and a floral sprig, the panels with crisply moulded rococo borders of differing design, precious objects within the interior, 11cm longFootnotes:ProvenanceJohn Alchin CollectionThis example is very similar to one from the R David Butti Collection, Bonhams sale, 10 May 2006, lot 21, illustrated in that catalogue alongside a factory waster with a different geranium leaf. The same bird panel is found on a fluted creamboat illustrated by Simon Spero, The A J Smith Collection (2006), p.162, fig.74. Compare also with lot 99 in this sale, a creamboat from the Kenber Collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Worcester creamboat, circa 1753-55Of corrugated oval form with a flared and lobed rim, the angular handle with a scrolled thumbpiece, moulded on both sides with a quatrelobed panel reserved on a fine basketweave ground, painted in famille rose style with flowering plants beside panelled fences, floral sprigs within the interior and an insect on the spout, 10cm longFootnotes:ProvenanceJohn Alchin CollectionThis early handle form is normally found on hexagonal creamboats, see lots 28-32. The variety of shapes and moulded details on early Worcester creamboats is without parallel. An example with a similar handle and basketweave ground is illustrated by Sandon and Spero, The Zorensky Collection (1996), p.87, pl.35. The shape of the moulded panels differs, however.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Silver cigarette case with engine-turned decoration and an Art Deco silver plated hip flask of stylised design with engine-turned panel (2) Condition ReportPlease see attached further images. We do not offer postage, please contact either mjmpost458@gmail.com or info@mbecheltenham.co.uk for a quote.
Set of eight country oak and elm railback dining chairs each with quadruple baluster spindles to the back, panel seat with serpentine apron, turned tapering supports, baluster front stretcher and cross stretchers, pad feet (8)Condition ReportNarrow seatConsistent wearBelieve to be 19th Century
A 19th century Chinese blue and white moonflask with applied chilong handles, painted in underglaze blue with flowering lotus scroll surrounding a circular panel on each side depicting figures in garden landscapes, late Qing period, 25 cm high Without physical damage, foot showing kiln grit, glaze/firing imperfections but not chipped, cracked or restored
A late 19th or early 20th century Chinese hardwood console table, the moulded demi-lune top with inset white marble panel and shaped frieze raised on curved supports united by stretchers and 'shou' symbol carved feet, late Qing or Republic period, 85 cm width x 42 cm depth x 80 cm heightGood original condition without damage or restoration
John Broadwood & Sons, a Georgian (circa 1830) mahogany square piano/spinette, frame no. 37.129.G c/w green panel sound board, additionally stencilled for 'Dunkley 36 797'. 173 cm x 68 cm x 87 cm high (original for restoration) - appears complete (with sound board) keyboard intact/complete and in unrestored condition, surfaces old, dirty, brass castors intact and matching, no evidence of worm, requires sensitive restoration
Roy Nockolds (1911-1979): Oil Painting of Robert Benoist. A mounted, framed and glazed work by the artist, oil on canvas laid on board, signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The work depicts the French racing driver Robert Benoist (1895 - 1944) on his way to winning the 1927 British Grand Prix at Brooklands in his blue Delage No.2. Another cut-away panel below the oil painting gives a brief biography of the short life of Benoist, claiming that the present work is 'a very rare example of this great French driver, and is the finest known example of Benoist in action'. To the right-hand side of the panel an embroidered BRDC badge has been 'tipped-in'. Frame size 27 x 26-inches (69 x 66cm), Nockolds painting size 9 x 16½-inches (22½ x 42cm).
1960s and Later Railway Publicity Literature and Similar, various items including a triangular vacuum-formed plastic BR Intercity HST advertising panel (damaged), reproduction GWR 1902 network map printed on tin, BR items including folded network map, 1965 Rail Facts for Teachers, Reshaping of British Railways Vol1/2, Third Rail Magazines 1967-69 (3) International timetable 1974/75, pictorial map of Southern England and many other BR publications some SNCF literature and other ephemera, F-G (Qty)
S.E. & C.R. and SR Lamps and Gauges, a red repainted signal lamp of square form with loop handle, stamped S. E. & C.R. F N 1774, also stamped L.M.S. with interior burner stamped L.M.S. Railway and one glass panel (undamaged), together with an S.R. Welch Patent signal interior lantern by The Lamp Manufacturing & Railway Supplies Ltd with two glass lenses (undamaged) an SR Duplex Gauge with repainted metal case and brass cased pressure gauge by Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co, F (4)
Three Southern Railway Train Station Light Shades, of octagonal form, painted copper frames inset with opaline glass or acrylic panels, with original three-bulb porcelain electric fittings and two interior enamel covers, each shade 20" wide x 16" high, one cracked glass panel, generally dirty, one bulb fitting damaged, chips to enamel covers, F (3)
Preece Two Position Block Instrument Liphook, in arched teak case inset with clear glazed panel above arched opaque glass panel (cracked) both with brass bezels and enamel plaque Down Line mounted with a bell the interior painted panel mounted with indicator inscribed Up Signal Liphook, 15" high, G
Preece Two Position Block Instrument Bracknell, in arched teak case (minus one brass thumb screw) inset with clear glazed panel above arched glass panel (previously opaque) both with brass bezels, enamel plaque Up Line and acrylic plaque Bracknell, mounted with a bell (missing bell strike) the interior panel (previously painted) mounted with indicator, 15" high, F
Signal Box On/Off Repeaters/Indicators and A Brass Track Clear/Occupied Indicator, two brass cased on/off repeaters one minus glass panel with most paint lost and missing case thumb screw, each 7" high, together with a brass cased circular track indicator with arrow Clear/Occupied 4" in diameter, P-G (3)
An early Hornby 0 Gauge (converted) electric No 2 LMS black 4-4-4 Tank Locomotive, in lined LMS black with red 'LMS' panel tobunker sides and no 2051 to tanks, now with a 20v Hornby motor fitted, overall F-G, moderate playwear, some odd driving wheels fitted (one fatigued), front coupler broken, wear to side tank decals, one cab handrail missing
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