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Click here to subscribeEngineered with a profusion of moving dials and switches, and various removable boards.An aviation control panel with indicators and control switches for alternating current (AC), which is used to power certain instruments and lighting that operate only using AC, including the electroluminescent lighting system. Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 12.5"L x 14.75"W Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear
Black with chrome switches and metal and plastic dials, previously functioning light displays.An integrated metal and plastic aviation control panel originally installed in a large aircraft, with controls for an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and a Hydraulic Systems Unit. Both panels are designed with a profusion of moving dials and switches, and various removable boards. The APU provides energy for aircraft functions not related to propulsion. The Hydraulic System uses fluid under pressure to drive the aircraft's machinery and move its mechanical components, from wheel brakes and nose wheel steering to landing gear retractors and cargo doors. Issued: c. 1980 Dimensions: 18.75"L x 6.75"W Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear
Black cast metal cabinet. Tortoiseshell horn speaker.An antique Model 7 Type A Columbia Gramophone Dictaphone with original cables and other components. Original ribbed metal speaker cable. Operating roller and wheel. Original manufacturer plate affixed, THE DICTAPHONE COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CO., and other manufacturer information. The name Dictaphone was trademarked in 1907 by the Columbia Graphophone Company, which became the leading manufacturer. Includes original 1925 Saturday Evening Post ad, framed. Issued: c. 1925 Dimensions: 9.75"H x 12.5"L x 6.25"W Manufacturer: Columbia Gramophone Co. Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear to front panel, manufacturer's label
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-built and highly-burnished pottery cylinder with a round but stable base, tall walls, a thin rim, and a deep basin. The exterior is decorated with finely-incised striations which form two panels filled with an abstract mythological creature as well as one panel depicting a highly-stylized, right-facing anthropomorphic figure, perhaps representing one of the Hero Twins Hunahpu or Xbalanque. The interior and exterior of the vessel are adorned with espresso-brown pigment which borders on black given its darkness. Size: 5.1" W x 4.8" H (13 cm x 12.2 cm). Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-private Mazard Family collection, Paris, France, acquired in the 1960s to 1970s Condition: Stabilization to one fissure stemming from rim. Minor nicks and abrasions to rim, walls, and base, with fading to original pigmentation, and light softening to some incised details. Nice earthen deposits and root marks throughout. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146186
Chinese gilt mounted rosewood quarter striking musical automaton table clock, circa 1800, the 7" silvered dial with foliate engraved centre, the surround painted with European style scenes of figures and buildings in rural landscapes, the arch with an automaton waterfall backed by a foliate engraved silvered panel, the substantial three train fusee and chain movement with later anchor escapement, quarter striking on two bells and playing a tune at the hour on a nest of eight bells with eight hammers, the back plate engraved with foliate scrolls, further engraved within a cartouche above a stylised signature, the George III style case surmounted by a single storey pagoda housing a stylised figure of Britannia, above urn finials, corner caryatids and foliate and floral mounts, the moulded base on scroll feet, 34.25" high
A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SHIBAYAMA IVORY INLAID PANELS, the panels with carved & stained ivory and mother of pearl to depict the scenes of ikebana, one panel with a lantern with tree growth surrounded by birds, the other of hanging displays with a lantern housing a birds nest, 66.5cm high x 42c wide.
A VERY GOOD CHINESE REPUBLICAN PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE ENAMEL FRAMED PANEL OF DEER AND CRANE SIGNED YU ZIMING, the panel well painted to depict a crane sat amongst a tree whilst two deer graze beneath, the panel enclosed by a hardwood frame with wooden backboard's, the panel bearing a signature and seal reading " Yu Ziming" in the upper left section, 45cm high x 28.5 cm wide .
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SHIBAYAMA IVORY INLAID PANEL, the panels with carved & stained ivory and mother of pearl to depict the scenes of a geisha girl stood beside a seated scholar, both dressed in formal attire beneath a pine tree outcrop, the artist has signed the panel with a carved and stained ivory seal. 79.5cm high x 45.5cm wide.
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY & SHIBAYAMA MINATURE TABLE SCREEN, the two fold screen with two gold lacquer panels inlaid using semi precious stones and shell to depict birds amongst cherry blossom trees, the reverse a black ground with gold lacquer decoration depicting birds amongst hanging wisteria, the lower left panel signed with an artist signature, the ivory frame with silver mounts & carved with floral scenes, the lower frieze of simulated waves, open 25cm wide x 24.5cm high.
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD FRAMED GOLD LACQUER & SHIBAYAMA PANEL, the lacquer panel decorated with scenes of a warrior stood above a female figure amongst trees and carved birds, the finer details of the figures highlighted with carved ivory and shell, the lower section of the panel with finely carved wooded outcrops, the frame decorated with gold lacquer details, 67.5cm high x 87.5cm wide.
A large Chinese export eight-fold gilt lacquer screen, Qing dynasty, circa 1800, decorated with scenes of fishermen, pagodas and Chinese figures in a mountainous riverside landscape, surrounded by a border of rectangular reserves with birds and floral and foliate sprays, each panel, 232.5cm by 61.5cm 清约1800年 外销鎏金八扇山水图屏风
A rare set of six 'Red Chamber' painted silk panels, Qing Dynasty, first half of 19th century, each panel is embroidered with a figural scene from the Chinese masterpiece novel Dream of the Red Chamber, depicting Lin Daiyu discussing music theories in the courtyard; Jia Baoyu playing Go with Miao Yu in an open pavilion; Qing Wen, Jia Baoyu's maid, sitting in front of a painted panel and tearing paper fans; two ladies playing the flute in the Hall of Tubi; Jia Xichu making a painting of the Grand View Garden; Shi Xiangyun reading in the garden and planning to set up a poem club with Xue Baochai, the raised padded relief with painted details in watercolour, the textile panels approximately 106cm x 39.5cm, each mounted and in hardwood frames, later gilt, with original panels backs (6) Provenance: From a private English Collection 清19世纪 本色地堆绫彩绘《红楼梦》人物挂屏一组六件 拍品来源：英国私人珍藏
A Chinese Kesi weave alter hanging, Late Ming or Qing Dynasty, 17th or early 18th century, the weave is traditional Ming period cloud format, dragon and phoenix pattern, the front facing dragons eyes appears in meditative equipoise and the main panel has a shorter overlap woven with cranes and clouds and then bordered with a deep blue cotton pelmet, lined with a biscuit coloured silk, 80cm high excluding blue cotton fringe x 88.5cm 17世纪或18世纪早期 缂丝云龙纹挂账 The destruction of the black silk thread clearly indicates this panel is most likely late Ming early Qing dynasty. Black dyes rarely survived more than 100 years before the charcoal in the dye destroyed the silk thread. The dye colours clearly relate to the 17th century though can be seen in the early 18th century. The Four clawed Mang dragon was used by high ranking mandarins, and noble linage, but not royal blood. During the Ming period five clawed dragons and four clawed dragons clearly distinguished ruling clans and royalty from other classes. During the Qing dynasty this law became blurred Compare with a similar example, John E. Vollmer, Five colours of the Universe, p.19 and p.49 published, 1980, Edmonton Art Gallery, USA.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AND PIETRA DURA MANTEL CLOCK with urn finial above a waisted case having floral decoration and marble panels, the front with pietra dura panel depicting a butterfly below a 4" marble dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half hours on a bell 35cm high
DENIERE, A. PARIS. A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK the case having a blued spherical dial with applied gilt Roman numeral surmounted by Cupid above seated putti holding a painted porcelain panel beside a Roman bust, the eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half hours on a bell with anchor escapement and brass bob pendulum 35.5cm high
JAMES UPJOHN, 18 RED LION ST. CLERKENWELL, LONDON. A REGENCY FIGURED MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BRACKET CLOCK the pagoda top with gilt brass pineapple finial above a balloon shaped case crossbanded in satinwood with inlaid urn panel and locking cast brass bezel enclosing a 6" convex painted dial with Roman numerals and Strike/Silent lever fronting a circular plated eight-day double fusee movement striking the hours on a bell 61cm high
A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY "MEISSEN" RICHLY GILT METAL MOUNTED PORCELAIN LADIES DRESSING TABLE CASKET WITH FITTED NECESSAIRE INTERIOR painted all around with figures and horses in classical landscape panels bordered in gilt on a hatched white ground - the lid interior also painted with a sumptuous figural panel within engraved gilt metal borders enclosing a fitted lift-out tray 19.5cms by 15cms 9cms high
AIME JACOB. A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH YEAR GOING MAHOGANY LONGCASE REGULATOR. the stylish case having a moulded pediment above a glazed door on box base with recessed panel enclosing a 9.5" silvered engraved dial with ghost Roman numerals fronting a year duration movement having a 6 wheel train with external dead beat escapement planted outside of the backplate. The large lead slab weight is hidden from view as it falls behind the false backboard via a series of pulleys in the hood, the giltwood rod pendulum has a huge lead filled brass bob, 211cm high - This regulator is numbered 50 and so is thought to be the last one made by this inventive maker. The maker is extensively described by Derek Roberts in his fine book on precision pendulum clocks
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK the case having a porcelain sphere and winged cherub standing on a stool on plinth base with relief panel enclosing a 3.5" porcelain dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight day spring driven movement with outside count wheel and silk suspension striking the hours/half hours on a bell 38cm high
A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD SIDE CABINET WITH SERVES STYLE PORCELAIN PANELS having a white marble top above a relief cast brass panel decorated with grape vines, a hinged door revealing fitted shelves, decorated with an oval porcelain plaque depicting winged cherubs surrounded by floral decorated plaques, flanked by canted corners with ormolu mounts, standing on a shaped plinth base 85cm wide 45cm deep 116cm high.
A late 19th century Swiss six air music box, probably by Ste Croix, housed in a modern case with original inlaid rosewood panel to top and present with presumably original list of airs, width 35cm.Additional InformationBelieved to have been restored by the vendors father, one tooth broken, plays sporadically but does appear to be in perfect working order.
A 19th century engraved brass and pietra dura plaque mounted domed casket, overall set with thirteen oval pietra dura panels decorated with flowers and birds and enclosing a velvet lined interior with three square section apertures, length 16cm.Additional InformationOne panel cracked, please see additional images.
A pair of late 19th century Sevres style porcelain vases, each featuring panel painted with a young lady signed Delys, within gilt border and ground with gilt metal twin handles and mounts, imitation marks to bases, height 15cm (2).Additional InformationLight wear throughout, some rubbing to the gilt and painted detail, marks, discolouration and rubbing to the gilding on the metal mounts.
A 19th century Parian ware oval jardinière with moulded figural panels alternating with floral garlands and acanthus leaf twin handles, on spreading oval base and supported by cherubic figures, marked to base, impressed number 6909, length 34cm.Additional InformationSurface dirt, losses to encrusted floral garlands alternating the cherubic figures, one figure with loss to its hand, a hair line crack spreading from the rim above one of the figural panels, approx 7cm, chip to the top corner above the same panel, surface dirt, the mark to base illegible and partially rubbed.
A 19th century Chinese porcelain flask painted in underglaze blue, the first panel depicting scholar with two child attendants and the latter depicting auspicious flowers, further floral detail to upper and lower sections, six character Kangxi mark to base, height 28cm (af).Additional InformationLarge chip to rim, further general surface wear, manufacturing imperfections, pitting to glaze, etc.
A pair of Chinese lacquered and gilded garden seats of barrel form, both with twin lion masks to sides, the tops painted with bird amongst flowers and branches inside cloud border, the bodies featuring two panels depicting traditional landscape with pine trees, pavilions, pagodas and boat to one side, the second panel featuring pair of birds perched on longevity stone amongst blossoming peonies, the reserve decorated with stylised lotus flowers and tendrils within bead border, both raised on four feet, one bearing paper label inscribed 'No. 65605' to base, height 47.5cm, also a large section of gilt painted moulded wooden frieze, length 307cm (af).Additional InformationThe seats with wear and tear throughout, losses to the mouldings on the lion masks, some repainted of the gilding especially to the top of one, losses to the gilt and decoration throughout, general heavy wear and tear, the large section of frieze with numerous breaks, numerous splits, generally in a state of disrepair.
KINKOZAN; a good Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with panels depicting fisherman pulling in a net by a river, farm workers and labourers within a floral decorated main panel, signed, height 23cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationMinor rubbing to the gilding but basically in excellent condition.
RYOZAN; a Japanese Satsuma globular tripod box and cover, the main body decorated with a near continuous band of figures in a landscape with small floral panel interspersing, gilt heightened throughout and raised on three slender and slightly outswept supports, signed, height 17.5cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationThere has been a section restored to the lid, it is visible under UV light and has been done exceptionally well, some very minor rubbing to the gilding elsewhere, noticeably to the inner rim, otherwise ok.
KAIZAN; a Japanese Satsuma rectangular dish, the central panel depicting 'The Death of the Historical Buddha' (Nehan zu), within a stylised border, signed to base, length 24.25cm, width 15cm. Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman. Reference 244 The Haas Collection.The story of the Buddha's death and final achievement of enlightenment is filled with both lingering sadness and joy. Having reached old age, he had his young disciple Ananda prepare a place for him between twin sala trees in the grove in Kushinagara. He then lay down on his right side with his head facing north, and his followers, along with a variety of supernatural beings, birds, beasts, and even his mother (descending from heaven at the upper right), gathered around him. They all grieved: "The light of the world is now put out." Even the plant kingdom was affected—the sala trees bloomed out of season and the forest was strangely silent. The Buddha addressed his followers: "Grieve not! The time is one for joy; no call for sorrow or for anguish here. No more shall I receive a body, all future sorrow now, forever, done away; it is not meant for you, on my account, forevermore, to encourage any anxious fear" (Buddhacharita 1948-67).The death of the Buddha is commemorated annually in Japanese temples.Additional InformationThere is a 1cm x 2cm very fine slither chip to the top right corner which has been glue repaired, apart from this it is in very good condition.
A Japanese Meiji period miniature Satsuma squat bottle vase, with finely hand painted and gilt heightened butterfly decoration,, bearing painted Shimazu family crest to base, height 3.5cm, and further predominantly Meiji period examples to include a larger bottle vase bearing two character mark to base, a pair of double gourd vases and a baluster vase, also a quartz token and a miniature ivory panel set in hardwood stand (10).Additional InformationThe majority of pieces with surface wear, losses and crazing, the larger bottle vase has been broken and crudely restored, chip to quartz seal, the stand of the ivory panel has an area of loss, and panel does not sit entirely flush within it.
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