A Rare .600 (18-Bore) Flintlock Baker Volunteer Rifle By Brander & Potts, 70 Minories, London, Circa 1820 With leaf-sighted barrel (some old light surface rust) rifled with nine grooves and with bayonet bar on the right at the muzzle, flat bevelled lock and ring-neck cock, the former signed in full in capitals, figured full stock with cheek-piece, regulation brass mounts including spur trigger-guard and hinged rectangular patch-box cover, sling loops, and associated brass-mounted wooden ramrod, London proof marks 77 cm. barrel Footnotes: Martin Brander and Thomas Potts are recorded at 70 Minories and Goodman's Yard between 1802 and 1827. They were Contractors to Ordnance between 1815 and 1820 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Fine Saxon .550 (28-Bore) Percussion Sporting Rifle By C.J. Helfricht A Zella, Mid-19th Century With swamped finely twist octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and rifled with eight spiral grooves, the top flat forward of the breech signed in gold capitals within silver-inlaid line borders between silver-inlaid foliate scrollwork inhabited by an engraved gold-inlaid bird on either side, gold and silver lines at the breech and with gold-inlaid chamois in an engraved mountainous landscape between the silver-inlaid bolsters, broad tang-plate engraved with foliate scrolls involving two monster-heads and framing a gold-inlaid stag and hind in a landscape, border engraved flat lock decorated en suite and inhabited by gold-inlaid cavalrymen on silver-inlaid horses in differing landscapes, dolphin hammer with gold-inlaid eyes and the figure of a knight, the latter amid scrolling foliage, the plate opposite the lock decorated with two cavalrymen in a similar fashion to the lock, figured half-stock carved with scrolling foliage in bas-relief against a stippled ground en suite with the tang plate at the grip and ramrod-entry, the latter carved as a monster-head with dark horn and mother-of-pearl eyes, butt carved in relief behind the cheek-piece with a stag hunting scene in a landscape, and sliding chequered patch-box cover with staghorn release button within a triangular border of carved scrolling foliage terminating in monster's heads and inhabited by two birds, surmounted by a stylised cross and all against a stippled ground, steel butt-plate with gold-inlaid prone stag in a glade on the heel of the foliate scroll engraved tang, scrolled white-metal trigger-guard engraved en suite and inset on the bow with a steel plaque chiselled with a sportsman in a landscape against a gilt ground, trigger-plate with foliate finial inlaid in gold with an owl, adjustable set triggers, white-metal barrel-bolt escutcheons, dark horn fore-end cap, sling mounts, and original white-metal mounted ramrod 73.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German .577 (25-Bore) Flintlock Sporting Rifle By V.D. Fecht. Jun: A. Berlin., Circa 1815 With browned swamped octagonal leaf-sighted barrel inlaid with gold lines and engraved gold florets at the muzzle and breech, and rifled with eight spiral grooves, the top flat at the breech signed in gold capitals within a gold line border and with gold-lined maker's oval of a stag, gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved matted tang, border engraved flat detented lock in the English taste signed on a gold-inlaid oval and decorated with foliage on the stepped tail (minor pitting), foliate engraved cock and safety-catch, gold-lined rainproof pan and roller, highly figured full stock inlaid with decorative silver wire borders, butt with cheek-piece and chequered grip, the former inlaid with silver wire foliage and engraved silver flower-heads behind, the latter with shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheon, sliding patch-box cover with rayed silver button-catch and silver wire inlay inhabited by a running boar, foliate engraved silver side-nail plates, border engraved silver heel-plate cast and chased with a prone stag, ebonised spur trigger-guard with rear acorn finial and reinforced by a border engraved silver strap with finial cast and chased as a branch of fruiting oak, white-metal ramrod-pipes, the rear one with acorn terminal, adjustable set triggers (some old pitting), sling loops, dark horn fore-end cap, and original horn-tipped ramrod 70.2 cm. barrel Footnotes: Johann Friedrich von der Fecht was the son of Johann Diederich. He is recorded at 18 Jerusalemer Strasse, Berlin between 1738 and the year of his death in 1821 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .376 (80-Bore) Percussion Sporting Rifle Signed Inshaw, Probably Joseph Of Ludlow, Salop, Circa 1830 With rebrowned octagonal sighted smooth-bore barrel (remains of old pitting), octagonal breech, engraved tang, signed border engraved back-action lock (hammer replaced) decorated with foliage inhabited by a pheasant, figured half-stock (some wear, old split along one side of the fore-end) with cheek-piece and chequered grip, the former inset with engraved white-metal crossed quiver and arrows, mounts comprising white-metal shaped foliate engraved side-nail plate, border engraved hinged ovoidal patch-box cover (spring-catch replaced) decorated with a trophy of arms between an engraved prone stag and a panel of foliage, foliate engraved curved white-metal butt-plate incorporating the patch-box release-button along the bottom, steel scroll trigger-guard engraved with foliage and with pineapple-shaped finial, vacant escutcheon, white-metal fore-end cap, and steel ramrod, possibly original 58.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased .500 (40-Bore) Percussion D.B. Two-Groove Cape Rifle By John Hayton, Grahams Town, No. 3041, Mid-19th Century With rebrowned damascus twist barrels each rifled for a belted ball and with four folding leaf-sights each with central platinum line, broad twist rib signed in full and serial numbered in gothic script within a decorative border along the top flat and calibrated in inches from '1' to '20' forward of the leaf sights, breeches (nipples replaced) each with platinum plug and engraved with foliate scrolls on the flat between, long foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved detented flat locks decorated with foliate scrollwork (hammers replaced), figured half-stock with chequered grip (broken through and repaired) and serial numbered fore-end, foliate scroll engraved steel mounts comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and trigger-plate finial, hinged circular border engraved patch-box cover decorated with an elephant in a landscape, vacant shield-shaped silver escutcheon, sling mounts, and brass-mounted ramrod (old wear and pitting): in later brass-mounted lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask, reproduction brass bullet mould, T-shaped nipple-key with threaded pricker, and case-hardened mainspring-clamp, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon (replaced) centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 74.5 cm. barrels Footnotes: See footnote to preceding lot For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Cased .600 (22-Bore) Percussion D.B. Sporting Rifle By William Greener, Maker By Appointment To H.R.H. Prince Albert, No. 3808, Circa 1855 With browned finely twist sighted barrels signed along the wide damascus rib and each rifled with twelve spiral grooves, blued foliate scroll engraved leaf-sights calibrated from '120', '170' and '220' yards and each with slender platinum line, case-hardened breeches each with platinum plug and engraved with a lion-mask amid foliage on the flat between, slightly rounded signed border engraved case-hardened detented locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, hammers and safety-catches decorated en suite, lacquered highly figured half-stock with finely chequered pistol-grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-plate decorated with a prone stag in a landscape within an oval and symmetrical foliate scrollwork on the heel tang, serial numbered trigger-guard en suite and with a tiger in a landscape in an oval on the bow, case-hardened trigger-plate with foliate scroll engraved pineapple-shaped finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, circular hinged case-hardened patch-box over decorated with a boa constrictor preying on an antelope framed by foliage, gold escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, sling mounts, brass-mounted ramrod, and in fine condition retaining nearly all its original finish: in original brass-mounted mahogany case lined and fitted in blue baize with some accessories including blued steel bullet mould, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label, the exterior with circular brass escutcheon engraved Capt. Cartwright, 15th Hussars' and centred on a flush-fitting brass carrying handle, London proof marks 72.4 cm. barrels Footnotes: William Greener (1806-1869) is recorded in Newcastle-upon-Tyne between 1829 and 1843, and subsequently in Birmingham between 1844 and 1869. He claimed the invention of the expanding bullet in 1836 and was awarded £1000 by the Government in 1857. He was granted various patents relating to firearms and was responsible for inventions including whaling guns, Davy lamps, a self-righting life-boat, level crossing-gates, and an electric-light system. He received awards for guns and barrels 'perfectly forged and polished' at the Great Exhibition of 1853 and the Paris Exhibition of 1855. He was the author of The Gun, 1835; The Science of Gunnery, 1841; and Gunnery in 1858. Greener was instrumental in the agitation which resulted in the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1855 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased .450 (40-Bore Black Powder Express) Percussion Two-Groove Sporting Rifle By J. Purdey, 314½ Oxford Street, London, No. 6130 For 1861 With rebrowned damascus twist sighted barrels each rifled for a belted ball and signed in full forward of the folding leaf-sights from '100' to '300' yards, each leaf with central platinum line, border engraved breeches each with short platinum line and pierced platinum plug engraved with a rosette, and decorated with symmetrical scrolling foliage on the flat between, case-hardened tang engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage, signed border engraved case-hardened serial numbered detented flat locks each decorated with foliate scrollwork, the mechanisms retaining their case-hardened and burnished finish, dolphin hammers (one spur with old fracture) decorated en suite and each with blued safety-catch in front, highly figured half-stock with cheek-piece, chequered grip and fore-end (old bruise), border engraved steel mounts decorated with foliate scrollwork and comprising chequered butt engraved '3¾ Drs No. 6 POWDER' on the heel, serial numbered trigger-guard retaining much blueing and with chequered spur, trigger-plate with long slender finial decorated with two flower-heads, and hinged circular case-hardened patch-box cover with a flower-head centred on a circular arrangement of scrolling foliage within a border of repeated flowering foliage, engraved barrel-bolt escutcheons, sling mounts, original brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining some original finish: in original partly relined fitted oak case with some accessories including Sykes patent white-metal mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped body covered in pigskin, and brass bullet mould stamped 'H. HOLLAND' and 'GREENFIELD LONDON', the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (damage), the exterior (old splits) with circular brass escutcheon engraved 'CHE SARA SARA' and centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, London proof marks 75.3 cm. barrel Footnotes: Literature L. Patrick Unsworth, The Early Purdeys, 1996, p. 173. Recorded as sold on 30 August 1861 for £84.0.0. Built for Sir A. Chichester Bt., later resold to J.T. Wood For a very similar rifle (no. 6031) sold in these Rooms see The Chris Wynn Collection of Early Purdeys, 9 November 2022, lot 97 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 Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Percussion Overcoat Or Travelling Pistols By Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, No. 593, Circa 1850 With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full along the top flat, border engraved case-hardened breeches each decorated with a foliate scroll on top and with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, border engraved case-hardened tangs each with back-sight and decorated with foliate scrollwork, signed flat locks and dolphin hammers en suite, engraved safety-catches, figured full stocks with chequered rounded butts, the latter each with ovoidal case-hardened cap with foliate scroll engraved hinged circular patch-box cover, blued serial numbered trigger-guards each decorated with foliate scrollwork on the border engraved bow, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, stirrup ramrods, and retaining nearly all their original finish: in their contemporary lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories comprising small Sykes Patent powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish (cut-off spring incomplete), steel bullet mould and ramrod, the exterior of the lid with vacant brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks 6.5 cm. barrels Footnotes: William Westley Richards, whose agent was William Bishop (''The Far-famed Bishop of Bond Street''), had a retail shop at 170 New Bond Street between 1826 and 1872 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistols By Joseph Manton, London, No. 6090 For 1813 With heavy twist octagonal sighted scratch-rifled barrels (one with small patch of pitting on one flat) each retaining some original browning on the bottom flats at the breech, silver fore-sights, case-hardened recessed patent breeches each with rectangular platinum-lined maker's stamp, platinum line and platinum-lined touch-hole, border engraved case-hardened tangs each with large back-sight and decorated with foliage, case-hardened border engraved detented locks each signed in capitals and decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan with foliage, engraved safety-catches, foliate engraved cocks, and steels each with roller bearing on a ramp on the blued steel-spring, the steels engraved 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' and numbered respectively '5839' and '5840', figured half-stocks each with dark horn cap and chequered rounded butt (one with old slender split), border engraved blued steel mounts comprising butt-caps each with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with serial number in an oval against a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, and turned rear ramrod-pipes, silver escutcheons each engraved with owner's crest and initials 'HS', horn-tipped ramrods, probably original, and retaining most of their original case-hardened and blued finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case (compartment lids repaired, one knob incomplete) with some accessories including James Dixon & Sons Britannia metal three-way powder-flask, one side of the body engraved with a gothic 'H' within a garter, brass powder-measure, and brass and wooden loading and cleaning rods, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (two small areas of damage), the exterior (scratches and small old repair) with circular brass escutcheon engraved with owner's crest and initials, and centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, William Fullered's barrelsmith's mark 24 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Olympia Auctions, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30 June 2021, lot 165 Literature W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, 1978, p. 239 D.H.L. Back Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, 1993, p. 104 The crest appears to be that of Henry Sansom For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A heavy Chinese bronze vase of archaic form, decorated with clouds and foliate detailing, with metal lined neck, unsigned, height 31cm.Condition Report: Age patina to the surface throughout with general scuffs and scratches. Three large patch repairs to the metal on the main body (see images), with four small knocks / surface marks. Expectaed age wear marks and rubbing throughout.
BRITTON, GOULD & CO; a George V hallmarked silver three piece cruet with pierced bodies and blue glass liners, Birmingham 1931, together with two hallmarked silver napkin rings to include an example with Art Nouveau style decoration by Robert Pringle, two hallmarked silver spoons, and a Continental silver, possibly French, patch box of shaped form, also a glass dressing table jar with hallmarked silver cover, a silver plated purse and two spoons.
U.S. Military GG-W-113 stainless steel wristwatch, black dial with Arabic numerals, inner 24-hour numerals, hour markers, minute markers and centre seconds, manual wind movement, the case with markings 'GG-W-113, Fed. Stock No. 6645-066-4279, MFG Part No. 92230, Cont. No. GS-06S-6238, Date December 1971, Serial no. 13xx, U.S.', modern black leather strap, 34mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - surface marks and light scratches.Hands - surface marks, minute hand with small patch of discolouration to the infill.Case - light surface marks and a couple of mild minor 'dings' to the case side.Crown - adjusting correctly.Strap - modern, good.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Attractive Swiss 14ct and enamel cylinder fob watch, bar movement with gilt three arm balance and regulator, 14ct inscribed hinged cuvette signed G. Mermod Frere, St'e Croix, signed dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and five-minute divisions, the enamel case back depicting a young lady head and shoulders, 23.7gm, 32mm (small area of damage to the enamel)-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - the enamel with scratches and large patch worn to the bottom of the case back, small bruise mark to the case back.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots
A Meissen model of a pug bitch, c.1745-50, modelled by J.J. Kändler, seated on her haunches with her head turned to her left, wearing a purple collar with gilt bells and tied with a yellow ribbon, on a gilt-tasselled red quilted rectangular cushion painted with black flowers, 11.2cm highFootnotes: Note: For a similar model see Claire Dumortier and Patrick Habets (Ed.), The T&T Collection, Porcelain Pugs, A Passion, 2019, p. 163, no. 11 (one of a pair) and p. 167, no. 20.Condition Report: The base has an exposed area of unglazed porcelain between the legs of the pug where a young pup might have once sat. Both of the ears and the tail have restoration revealed under UV light. Large areas of the back, head, and legs of the pug have been overpainted, as can be seen from the difference in colour between the white underbelly of the pug and the yellowing overpainting to the rest of the pug. There is a patch of dirt to the back of the pug, as can be seen from the photograph. The base is unglazed with a deep indent, and inscribed ANIO in silver. Please request further images for more information.
A Neapolitan bronze model of Eros riding a dolphin, early 20th century, the addorsed dolphin catching a octopus in its mouth, on a scallop shell, formally a candlestick, 41cm highCondition Report: As can be seen from the online photograph, this bronze has a dark, rough patination overall typical of Neapolitan bronzes imitating ancient sculptures. There is a lighter patch of verdi gris beneath the right shoulder of the Eros. There are several casting faults in areas throughout, such as but not limited to, the inside and outside of the dolphin tail, a circular hole to the raised right forearm of Eros, the left lower leg of Eros and the edge of the scallop shell base. There is a small historical loss to the tip of one octopus tentacle. The back edge of the dolphin tail in the centre has a vacant hole where a candle socket has previously been fitted but now lacking.
An early Victorian Derbyshire etched black marble urn, second quarter 19th century, possibly by the Derby Marble Works, the body decorated with a continuous scene of classical figures beneath a vine leaf border, on a waisted socle and square base, 27cm high Footnotes: Note: The Derby Marble Works began producing decorative ornaments using local marbles and blue-john in the mid-18th century. On 4 July 1832 the owner of the Works, Joseph Hall (1785-1848) placed an advertisement for his business in the Derby Mercury providing fascinating insight into his products:... J.H. having erected a STEAM ENGINE and extensive machinery, gives him great advantage, and enables him to manufacture the beautiful Derbyshire, and other Spars and Marbles, into the most approved VASES, COLUMNS, CANDELABRA, &c. correctly copied from the Antique. Also TIMESTANDS, INKSTANDS, CANDLESTICKS, and a variety of useful and ornamental articles. MINIATURES of those interesting Antiquities, Pompey's Pillar, Cleopatra's Needles, and other Egyptian Obelisks formed in exact proportions, and the hieroglyphics correctly copied from the originals... (J. Steer, 'Derbyshire Miscellany', The Local History Bulletin of the Derbyshire Archaeological Society, 2003, vol. 16, part 6, p. 161).A pair of etched candlesticks attributed to Joseph and Thomas Hall with similar classical decoration were sold Christie's, New York, The Ann and Gordon Getty Collection, 25 October 2022, £3780.Condition Report: Two small chips to the rim at the top of the urn, and a further four small chips to the flared rim. The body of the urn with some light marks to the decoration including a small white streak across the border below the grapevine frieze near the rim. The socle with two small chips and a patch of ochre coloured marks. The square base with several large chips and losses, the underside roughly carved with scratches and small losses around a series of deepening concentric circles. These damages are minor and do not detract heavily from the overall decorative order and appeal of the urn.
A matched silver tea kettle, teapot and milk jug, the teapot and jug Sheffield, 1899, John Gallimore, the kettle Sheffield, 1915, Sutherland & Roden, all of rectangular form with gadrooned borders and matched floral, shell and scroll decoration to bodies, the kettle and teapot with ivory insulators to handles, the kettle with ivory finial, the stand with burner deficient, teapot approx. 14cm high, kettle (on stand) approx. 31cm high, total weight approx. 66oz (3)Ivory submission references: 9HE89F8N and GAWWDVFDCondition Report: Good condition commensurate with age. Some general surface scratching, nicking and pitting to all pieces. Hallmarks clear to all. Possible erasures to some of the cartouches and a patch to a cartouche on the teapot. Ivory part of finial missing from teapot. Some dings and bruising to bodies. Teapot spout slightly misshapen. Kettle stand wobbly on feet - sits with one foot raised. Teapot wobbly on foot. Some pins in handles of teapot and kettle are loose. Some discolouration and splitting to ivory insulators. Hinges in good condition. No solder noted to bodies. Tarnish in places. Gilding to interior of jug worn.
An Asprey & Co. silver salver, London, 1994, of shaped square form with applied gadroon and shell border, 30.6 x 30.6cm, approx. weight 32oz Condition Report: The salver is in good condition. Minor surface scratching and nicking. No damage or repairs noted. A patch of discolouration/staining to one area. Hallmarks clear.
A RARE FLEMISH WOOL AND SILK HISTORICAL TAPESTRY DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE LIFE OF HANNIBAL LATE 16TH CENTURY Probably after mid-16th century designs by Francois Geubels (Flemish Fl.1546-1579) for Brussels workshops, with the central field illustrating Hannibal deploying cattle with flaming horns at the Battle of Ager Falernus in 217AD. With Latin inscription to the upper border "HANIBAL IGNE TAURORUM CORNIBUS IMPOSITO NOCTU MONTEM INVADIT " (HANNIBAL INVADES THE MOUNTAIN BY NIGHT, HAVING FIRED THE BULL'S HORNS). The border with mythological figures to the corners Apollo, Artemis the Huntress, a dancing female figure and a military general approximately 340 high, 398cm long The Carthaginian general Hannibal is regarded even today as one of the greatest tacticians and most daring military commanders from antiquity. In the 16th and 17th century series of tapestries were woven commemorating scenes from his life and famous deeds such as the invasion of Italy by crossing the Alps with African war elephants. This tapestry commemorates the Battle of Ager Falernus shortly after his routing of Flaminius and his troops at the battle of Lake Trasimene. Sallying into central and southern Italy he soon found himself in the lowlands of Campania- an area stripped of its natural resources of food and fuel and swiftly surrounded by the troops of the new Roman dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus. Drawing inspiration from Spanish religious festivals- Hannibal ordered that 2000 oxen have torches tied to their horns and driven towards the pass where Fabius had stationed his army. In the ensuing chaos and stampede some of the Roman army believed that they were seeing the Carthaginian army marching to escape along the heights. As they moved off in pursuit of this decoy, the Carthaginian army moved in complete silence through the dark lowlands and up to an unguarded pass. A feat of misdirection and stealth still taught by military tacticians today.The Chrysler Museum of Art holds in its collection a similar tapestry titled "The History of Hannibal: The Spoils of Cannae" (the Gift of the Irene Leache Memorial Foundation, March 2014). With a Brussels town mark and dating from approximately 1650, the Chrysler tapestry shares the overall layout with the central slightly crowded field with central figures representative of the main title- as described in Latin to a cartouche to the centre of the upper border, and the wide borders with their use of richly decorated floral and fruit garlands dividing figures There are also similar panels both in the Royal Trust Collection and in the Cathedral Museum, Zamora, Castilla y Leon, Spain. The Royal Trust Collection's tapestries are titled "Hannibal pointing out the entrancing joys of Italy to his warriors" and "Hannibal bringing the spoils of Cannae to Carthage". Again, these are catalogued as being from a longer series of Brusselstapestries illustrating scenes from the story of Hannibal, each within wide borders of abundant fruit, foliage and flowers, a Latin inscription in scroll at top. The Zamora tapestries are very similar in style and composition to this lot and are catalogued as being circa 1570- "anonymous weaver".Please also see: Sotheby's, London, 26th May 1989, lot 27 for a Brussels tapestry, late 16th century, depicting a similar scene, with an inscribed panel referring to HannibalChristie's, London , 14th May 2017, lot 137 for a "Flemish Historical Tapestry By Maarten II Reymbouts, Brussels, Late 17th Century" which shares similar main border design Condition Report: Overall the tapestry has colour muting with loss predominately to paler pinks of flesh, yellows and paler blues and greens. The surface is slightly rumpled in some areas as is common for examples of this scale. Some pulling to threads and sections- with some loose areas- these may benefit from remedial work. Outer border later- and later backing. With the fixed later backing it is impossible to determine the full extent to which there may have been repairs but from the front there are indications of scattered spot repairs, tightening and remedial work throughout the surface. Most noteworthy are the two patch inserts to upper edge of main panel- just under children's feet. Additionally there has been spot repairs to strengthen sagging and pulled sections such as upper right border of panel with inscription.Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.Please note viewing is at Guinevere (574-580 King's Road, London SW6 2DY). The auction takes place at Dreweatts Donnington Priory on Tuesday 23 May (10.30am BST). There will be no viewing or bidding at Guinevere on the day of the auction. Lots will be available for collection from Guinevere from Wednesday 24 - Friday 26 May (by appointment, 10am - 5pm). 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A FLORAL PORTICO TAPESTRY FLEMISH LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY The classical portico hung with floral swags around Solomonic columns, against a verdure background, central section from a larger hanging approximately 356cm high, 435cm long The most extensive collection of portico tapestries is illustrated in the "Catàlogo de Tapices del Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid", 1986, Vol. II, Siglo XVII, Serie 67-68, pp.220-242. Most have the distinctive twisted Solomonic columns and are ascribed as being Brussels and possibly Oudenaarde in manufacture. Condition Report: Overall the tapestry has fairly extensive colour muting/fading.The surface is slightly rumpled in some areas as is common for examples of this scale. Some pulling to threads and sections- with some loose areas These may benefit from remedial work. As per cataloguing- central section from a larger example- later border and backing. With the fixed later backing it is impossible to determine the full extent to which there may have been repairs but from the front there are indications of scattered spot repairs, tightening and remedial work throughout the surface. Additionally there have been spot repairs to strengthen sagging and pulled sections and an inset patch to upper cartouchePlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.Please note viewing is at Guinevere (574-580 King's Road, London SW6 2DY). The auction takes place at Dreweatts Donnington Priory on Tuesday 23 May (10.30am BST). There will be no viewing or bidding at Guinevere on the day of the auction. Lots will be available for collection from Guinevere from Wednesday 24 - Friday 26 May (by appointment, 10am - 5pm). After Friday 26 May (5pm), all lots will be removed from Guinevere to commercial storage at Sackville-West Moving & Storing (Andover) and available for collection from Wednesday 31 May. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Early Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the upper shelf with acanthus scroll supports, the base with two panelled doors, plinth base, width 81cm, depth 33cm, height 123cm.Condition report:Structurally sound, no evidence of worm, no significant splits or heavy staining. The base has veneer loss to the lefthand side (almost half of the veneer is missing) and front right hand corner. Also some veneer loss to the right hand corner edge of the top, and there is a reglued patch of veneer on the front left corner of the top. A notch just above where the doors meet. The upper shelf and structure all looks original. The interior has had the two vertical dividers added as the shelves are adjustable and there are peg holes extending below the height of the dividers.
1730-1830 A.D. Converted from a flintlock of about 3/4 bore with lock modified having 77cm (30¾) rifled barrel swamped to muzzle with set and hair triggers, with full wood stock and shaped butt with patch compartment and sliding top and fitted with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrules and engraved side plates and a bone fore-end; the wood ramrod with bone tip; fitted with hinged sling loops; action working well to half cock, full cock and set. 3.70 kg, 116 cm (45 1/2 in.). Acquired from M J Noble, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of an invoice and information. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
1836 A.D. Over and under turnover rifle with 82cm (32¼) barrel with brass insert inscribed 'D Kornman' to top, double set trigger, fitted with one (of two) ramrod in brass ferrules at side and characteristically curved wood stock with brass butt and side plates, trigger guard and patch container with hinged lid; left of stock with inset silver(?) of a fish or whale which might suggest that this was carried on a whaling ship; action working. See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, p.670, no.11-032, for a very similar example.4.10 kg, 124 cm (48 3/4 in.). Acquired from Andrew Spencer Bottomley, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copies of the purchase invoice and listing. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
Dated 1797 A.D. Obv: profile bust right with GEORGIUS III D G REX incuse legend; Rev: Britannia seated left with BRITANNIA 1797 incuse legend; converted into a patch box with obverse gilded. S. 3775; Scott -.56.39 grams, 41 mm Acquired in 2010. From the collection of a North American gentleman.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
English School, 19th Century/Horses Breaking into the Vegetable Patch/oil on canvas, 39cm x 59.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
EIGHT BOXED ROYAL DOULTON 'DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS' FIGURES, comprising Cruella de Vil DM1, Penny DM2, Penny and Freckles DM3, Rolly DM4, Patch, Rolly and Freckles DM5 - a limited edition numbered 1250/3500 with certificate (one puppy has a repair around neck, with visible glue residue), Pongo DM6, Perdita DM7, and Lucky DM8 (8 + 8 boxes) (Condition Report: most figures appear in good condition, specific obvious damage as stated, would benefit from a clean, large sticky labels stuck to boxes)
AN UNUSUAL NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION JERSEY white body with black collars, Canterbury label for circa 1980s, silver fern to shaped black patch, vinyl No. 2 on back (note that it was within a frame with a plaque inscribed 'David Kirk' but as Kirk did not play hooker it is not known who the jersey was worn by, it is possible that David Kirk gifted the jersey to a charity)
Superb one owner GT3 Touring with the manual gearbox, 723 miles from new and finished in Shark Blue.For over 20 years, Porsche’s GT3 has cemented its legend within the 911 dynasty, one which enhances the 911’s natural penchant for performance with additional flair and emotion. Powered by a high-revving, naturally aspirated flat-six linked to the rear wheels by – ideally - a manual gearbox, the GT3 is the purist’s 911.In February 2021, Porsche introduced the GT3 version of the eighth-generation 911, the 992. The numbers were very impressive; 3,996cc, 24v, naturally aspirated flat-six, 503bhp @ 8,400rpm, 347lb/ft @ 6,100rpm, 6-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, 199mph and 22mpg, however, it’s not simply numbers that separate it from its predecessor, the much revered 991. A new front suspension design utilised a double wishbone set-up rather than MacPherson struts and rose-joints allowing Porsche’s engineers to increase camber stiffness, and give the front tyres a far more consistent surface contact patch. In order to maximise the benefit of the performance from the double-wishbone set-up at the front, the multi-link rear suspension was also totally revised. Weight was saved in a number of areas including lightweight glass, new front wheels, new rear fascia, stainless exhaust and a carbon rear lid resulting in the new car weighing the same as the 991 GT3 even though it's physically larger.In 2017 the ‘Touring Package’ was introduced giving a new focus to the GT3’s capabilities. It's brief, to refine the magic of the Motorsport department and make this 911 more suited to the road. Still retaining the winged GT3’s explosive 500bhp engine, the Touring’s more subtle styling proved captivating. The most obvious difference is the omission of the standard car's distinctive swan-neck fixed rear wing replaced by an automatically extending rear spoiler which generates downforce at high speeds whilst maintaining the classic 'flatback' 911 profile. In the case of the 992 GT3 there are only a few aesthetic details that distinguish the Touring from its be-winged sibling including painted front bumper inserts, aluminium window trim (rather than black anodised) and more interior surfaces trimmed in perforated leather and brushed aluminium.Offered here is, essentially, a brand new 992 GT3 Touring offered from its first and only owner and finished in Shark Blue with a black extended leather/Alcantara interior. At the time of cataloguing just 723 miles had been covered from new, and this particular example is fitted with the desirable manual gearbox. The car is supplied with factory-fitted PPF and the Manufacturers Warranty remains valid until November 2025. The full specification is listed below:C16 UK-Supplied. First Registered during November 2022Manufacturer’s Warranty until November 2025Shark Blue with factory-fitted PPFTouring Package exterior In blackExclusive design taillights20/21” 911 GT3 Wheels6-Speed GT-Sport manual transmissionFront axle lift systemBlack Extended leather / Alcantara With contrasting colour GT SilverCarbon interior packageSports chrono package. Rev counter in whitePCM telephone and navigation moduleBose surround sound system, DAB Digital radio, Apple Car Play18-Way adaptive sports seats plus (heated)LED main headlights in black inc PDLS+Personalised floor mats with leather edgingParkAssist rear/reversing cameraMirror bases painted in exterior colourAutomatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensorsVehicle key painted with leather key pouchPorsche fitted indoor car coverPorsche trackerThese are very rare cars and almost impossible to find. We understand that less than 50 911 (992) GT3 Touring models with a manual gearbox arrived in the UK with, we imagine, the majority of these now tucked away in private collections. Consequently, this stunning Shark Blue, 723 miles from new example represents an exciting opportunity. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 GT3 TOURINGYear: 2022Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZNS266414Registration Number: VO72 UKUTransmission: 6-speed ManualEngine Number: 006090 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 723 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Extended Leather / Alcantara Click here for more details and images
A John and William Ridgway blue and white transfer decorated meat dish, circa 1830, from the 'Angus Seats' series, 42 x 54cm, together with a side plate, from the same series, dia.16cm (2)Meat plate – crazed throughout, discoloured patch to the reverse.Side plate – two chips to the rim, crazed to the reverse.
A FINE OPENWORK WHITE AND RUSSET JADE PLAQUE WITH THE ANIMALS OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Masterfully crafted in the style of the Six Dynasties, showcasing intricate openwork carving and fine details, all executed in manual carving and chiseling, with no marks of modern tools. The rectangular plaque carved with a throning dragon with wings and long tail ending in a graceful arabesque, a phoenix with outstretched wings is perched beneath him. In the main rectangular area are a tiger and dragon roaring against a sitting deity flanked by two worshippers, in the lower section, a tortoise wrapped by a snake, symbolizing 'the black warrior' and above a Taotie mask. The translucent stone of white and cream hues with subtle russet areas and a semi-translucent russet patch to the upper dragon's head.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, minuscule nibbling here and there and some notches. Provenance: Estate of Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, thence by descent. Acquired in the Hong Kong antiques market in the early 1990s. Mounted to a plexiglass stand (2). Weight: 88.3 g (excl. stand), 201 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 15,3 cm, width 5 cm
Sindy - a large collection of original vintage Pedigree made Sindy dolls, furniture and accessories. Includes an original Sindy doll, Patch doll and one other, along with a box of furniture including lounge items, bathroom items and bedroom furniture. Also includes a large collection of smaller accessories - kitchen items, glasses, shoes, some clothing etc. All from a genuine childhood collection.
Original Decommissioned NASA floppy discs containing two patch designs for STS-114 Discovery Shuttle Mission on separate 11in x 8.5in paper, included with with 2 original floppy drives.Space Shuttle Discovery Mission STS-114, launched on July 26, 2005, and was commanded by Astronaut Eileen Collins. The 13-day mission was the first Return to Flight since the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. In original NASA-JSC inventory bag. Bag: 9in x 15.75in. Patched design on paper: 11in x 8.5in. Floppy disk: 3.5in x 3.75in. Artist: Wilcom ES-65 DesignerIssued: 2002Manufacturer: NASAProvenance: NASA Condition: Age related wear.
NO RESERVE Evans (Edmund).- Doyle (James E.) A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D. 1485, 81 wood-engraved illustrations printed in colours by Edmund Evans, small patch of staining to title, the odd spot, heavier foxing to endpapers, original decorative cloth, gilt, recased, with spine ends repaired, a little rubbed but still a bright and attractive copy, g.e., large 4to, 1864.⁂ A landmark work in colour illustration produced by Edmund Evans, preeminent Victorian wood-engraver and colour printer. Evans considered it to be the most carefully executed he produced, with each illustration printed in up to 10 colours. It was also the last volume printed by Evans on a hand press (Hardie, English Coloured Books, p.270).
* Spitfire P7539. Relics recovered from Spitfire P7539, P/O John 'Johnnie' Romney Mather who was killed on 27 October 1940 when his Spitfire crashed at the Half Moon Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, including a small bottle of aviation fuel (which was extracted from the engine), various data plates including cross-level datum (point of balance of an aircraft), cardboard off a battery box, rudder bar, dimmer for gunsight, cockpit vent, piston from a compressor pump for the guns, patch out of a parachute and other items presented in a framed display case 85 x 62 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Important Notice: All lots from the Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum (lots 401-557) will remain in situ in the Museum and will only be available for viewing and collection from there in Tonbridge, Kent. All viewings and collections are strictly by timed appointment - please see front of catalogue or contact the auction office for details.Provenance: Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum, Malcolm Pettit.See lots 401, 477 and 503.
* Spitfire Relics. Relics recovered from Spitfire P7539 shot down on 27 October 1940, including a Pobjoy Airmotors & Aircraft Ltd data plate, serial number PAS 6984 and dated 10 November 1939 and a section of windshield, together with a battle damage patch from Spitfire P9372 shot down on 9 September 1940 QTY: (1)NOTE:Important Notice: All lots from the Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum (lots 401-557) will remain in situ in the Museum and will only be available for viewing and collection from there in Tonbridge, Kent. All viewings and collections are strictly by timed appointment - please see front of catalogue or contact the auction office for details.Provenance: Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum, Malcolm Pettit.
* Flying Jacket. A WWII American A2 flying jacket of the 584th Night Fighter Squadron (NFS), brown leather with Talon Zip (working), a large circular patch showing a cat with a searchlight and a smoking gun, elasticated cuffs and waistband, 11 cm diameter, general wear commensurate with age and service, some cracking and a hole on the left side, with traces of a USAAF decal to the left arm and with additional Acme Thunderer whistleQTY: (1)NOTE:584th Night Fighter Squadron (NFS) was formed in 1944 and after training, it was deployed to Seventh Air Force and ordered to Mariana Islands in the Central Pacific. Its mission was the air defence of Twentieth Air Force Boeing B-29 Superfortress airfields on Saipan and also on Iwo Jima. The unit also provided night interceptor attacks. It later served on Okinawa where was inactivated in December 1945.
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS, 20TH CENTURY the moulded rectangular top above a pair of short drawers over three long graduated drawers, fitted with solid brass backplate handles, flanked by reeded quarter columns, raised on bracket feet. 76.5cm high, 75cm wide, 42cm deepSmall patch to the front left corner of the top. Some fading to the top and front. Crack to the right-hand side. The drawers run smoothly. No worm. Structurally sound.
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