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A Derby porcelain figure group “La Bergere des Alpes”, after the model by Etienne Falconet, depicting two lovers embracing on a rocky base with a lamb to her side; restored (lacking bocage), 8.5” high x 5.5” wide, patch markis to base & incised No. 256.

Large Aubusson style cream ground carpet with central floral motif surrounded by floral decoration and floral border 458 x 362 cm Condition ReportSome wear at corners and patches of discolouration throughout. One patch of speckled staining and further occasional stained spots. Probably machine made, see additional pictures.

19th century rosewood breakfast table, the circular top with brass inlay, on circular column to triform base, turned and reeded feet, 126cm diameterCondition ReportSome wear including smudges and minor dents/chips to table edge.Loss of veneer to one patch to base. No obvious signs of any wood worm/rot.Edge wear to base.Pronounced scratch to underside of table top.See additional photos. Is a tilt top. Possibly mid-19th century.

A pair of white metal pepperettes, a Victorian silver bladed butter knife with bone handle, a circular white metal patch box etc.

A collection of enamel patch boxes including Halcyon Days

A multicolour Chanel 15A mini dress with scoop neck, short sleeves, dual patch pockets, with tags, size 36, 78cm length, 39cm across (UK size 8)

World Of Miniature Bears - Unbranded - 5 x jointed bears ranging from 8 - 11 cm tall, includes a cloth patch style bear and a sailor bear. The smaller yellow bear is by World Of Miniatures Bears and still has its small round tag on its neck. They are all in Mint condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

An Interesting Selection of Original Photos, taken by a British Serviceman in North West Europe, immediately post WWII. Photos include images of Belsen Concentration Camp and bomb damaged sites. Also three Junior Missionary Collectors Medals, two RAF badges and a military shoulder patch.

Defence, Africa Star, Italy Star, other medals, cuff links, German patch, etc.

An Oak Cased Mantle Clock Chinese, mineral egg, silver patch box, etc:- One Tray.

WWII Second World War - Civil Defence - a collection of WW2 interest Civil Defence related items to include a 1941 dated steel Brodie helmet with liner and chin strap, a pair of period field binoculars stamped with broad arrow, an associated ' RP ' (River Patrol) cloth patch, and an original pair of Anti Gas Eyeshields in their card sleeve. 

An original WWII Second World War 1940 dated War Department stamped British Army Battledress blouse uniform tunic, with insignia to epaulettes and later King's Crown winged insignia patch to front, with medal ribbons. Some holes to arms, but displays well. 

WWII Second World War - an original Third Reich Nazi German cloth uniform patch of an imperial eagle with swastika. In green. Along with an associated oak box with affixed NSDAP member's badge to top (origin unknown). Patch measures approx; 11cm x 5cm. 

An original post-WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force 39 Squadron flying suit. Stores label ref 22C/1910, stamped with broad arrow. Large Mk2 and Mk2a flying suit label to interior, and original 39 Squadron cloth patch to the exterior. Size 7. 

Suffragette Interest - A collection of x3 Suffragette ' Votes For Women ' / WSPU related cloth clothing patches. The first being a rectangular ' Votes For Women ' patch in the three colours of the WSPU - Purple, White & Green. The second in the shape of a shield in back and green, and the third with ' Votes For Women ' notation and WFL. The largest (shield) measuring approx; 6cm tall. 

A WWII Second World War medal pair awarded to one R. C. Barwood of Westminster, London. Comprising War Medal and Defence Medal, with issue card and original box of issue. Along with an associated ' Caterpillar Club ' cloth uniform patch, original given to airmen who bailed out of damaged aircraft. Presumed related, origin unknown. 

WWII Second World War Interest - two WWII style Special Forces cloth uniform patches - the first being an OSS ' SF ' patch with wings (orange) and the other a Chinese Special Forces cloth insignia patch. Exact age unknown. 

A collection of WWII Second World War era RAF Royal Air Force related items, comprising a collection of x3 wrist watches - a Tymo, J.W. Benson and Swiss Made example, an Observer's patch, original RAF cap badges and other items. 

WWII Second World War Interest - a WW2 period likely Kangol made tan uniform beret, with an associated SAS cloth ' Who Dares Wins ' patch to the front. Twin vent holes, with brass surrounds, original inner leather band present to the brim. No maker's marks and undated. 

WWII Second World War - a collection of Home Guard related items, all appearing to belong to a Mr & Mrs Gosden of Clacton-On-Sea. Includes a letter regarding the awarding of a Defense medal, National Identity cards, an associated Women's Home Defence cloth patch, and a Dad's Army The Home Guard book. 

WW2 German Waffen-SS Other Ranks Collar Patch, mint un-issued example of an embroidered other ranks collar patch with SS runes to the centre. Buckram backing to the reverse of the collar patch.

Patch: A boxed Patch doll, Sindy's little sister, rare Doll in all original clothes and box. Original owners name written on lid. Otherwise in good condition. Please study pictures.

Sindy: A collection of assorted Sindy items to include: Sindy’s Horse, Sindy Doll, Jigsaw, clothes for Sindy and Patch, Sindy Club letters and Medallion. Please study pictures. (one box)

A George III silver circular patch box, the cover engraved with initials, London 1794 by Crispin Fuller, diameter 2.5cm, a silver rectangular snuff box with hinged lid, overall engraved with foliate scrolls, Birmingham 1848 by Edward Smith, length 3.4cm, and a sterling silver circular box, the cover mounted with a hardstone cabochon and bead decoration with a petal rim above pierced sides, diameter 1.8cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Interesting WW2 USAAF Photograph & Scrap Album, consisting of a good selection of personal snapshot photographs many taken whilst stationed overseas during WW2. Leather patch removed from US Army Air Forces suitcase? Portrait photograph of pilot in full flight gear, various documents, certificate, images of barrage balloons, letter taken from the body of a casualty in August 1944, plus other ephemera items. Some British and Canadian items also included in the album. All housed in a ring binder file.

PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURES - MUSICIANS a pair of seated figures playing instruments, the lady with a sheep and the gent with a dog, and with various encrusted flowers, various damages. Also with a small porcelain figure of a Monkey dressed in clothing and hat (damages). Derby figures with patch marks, 19cms and 18.5cms high, Monkey 9cms high

DERBY PORCELAIN & OTHER CHERUB FIGURES 18 various cherub figures, each holding a bowl of flowers or nest of birds. Including some by Derby with patch marks to the bases, and some later examples. Some damages and repairs. (18)

PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN SHEEP & LAMBS including one figure of a sheep with a suckling lamb, and a ram with a lamb by it's side. Both bases with encrusted flowers and leaves. Patch marks to the bases, both approx 13cms across. (2)

A tribal wool runner, late 19th/ early 20th century, the blue field woven with large floral motifs, within a border of repeating geometric medallions, 259 x 108cmCondition report: Numerous patch repairs. Fringes trimmed and edges frayed. Wear and low pile. Fading and discolouration. Heavy wear, tear and repair throughout.

A tribal wool rug, early 20th century, the red field woven with stylised floral and animal motifs, within a geometrically decorated border, 164 x 128cmCondition report: Areas of wear and low pile. Some patch repairs. Some fading and discolouration. Fringes trimmed and fraying. General wear commensurate with age. Please see additional images.

A Derby figure of Neptune and a similar figure of Juno: Neptune standing by a large dolphin, the scrollwork base applied with shells and seaweed, iron-red crowned Derby mark and incised N299, circa 1800, 26cm; Juno with a peacock at her side, on square base, patch and incised marks, circa 1790, 17cm [minor loss and restoration] 2.

A Derby figure of Athena: wearing a plumed helmet, her left hand resting on her shield, an owl perched on books below, on pierced scrollwork base with bocage background, patch marks, circa 1765, 27cm [some restoration].

A Derby pot-pourri frill vase: with pierced upper body and applied with two mask heads and flowers on leafy stems interspersed with butterflies and other insects, patch marks, circa 1765, 18cm [some restoration].

A Derby pear-shaped cider jug: with scroll handle, painted with vignettes of exotic birds in a landscape and perched on branches, patch marks, distant flying birds beyond, circa 1760-65, 22cm [minor glaze flaw to rim].

A Derby figure of a girl emblematic of Summer: holding a sheaf of corn and a flask in her left hand, on scrollwork base with bocage background, patch marks, circa circa 1775, 19cm [some restoration].

A Group of German cloth insignia, mostly eagle emblems including NSKK example, Reichsarbeitsdienst shoulder patch, naval cap band etc (11)

A late 19th century gentleman's unmarked yellow metal signet ring, with Lapis shield shaped intaglio flanked by knot shoulders, unmarked, 7.8g Size O. Condition Report: Believe it to be gold, no hallmarks present however there is a patch to the inner rim suggesting it has been tested, signs that it has been re-sized (possibly resulting in the hallmarks being removed). Some indentations and rubbing to the metal (mostly on the back). Some light scratches and small knocks consistent with age and usage.

Attributed to Rudolph Fedorovitch Frentz (1831-1911) - Returning home, oil on canvas, bears signature lower right, 41 x 57cmCondition report: Canvas has some areas of warping. Has 6-7 areas of paint loss and some minor areas of paint loss. Heavily nicotine stained. Patch repair verso with overpainting.

A Victorian walnut and brass inlaid writing slope, the lid lifting to reveal a fitted interior with gilt tooled green leather inset writing surfaceCondition report: Small chip to inside right hand side near lock. Right handside catch broken. Right hand side brass banding loose. Key present & working. Catch & lock loose. Small patch on top missing peice of veneer (lid) Light scratches to top right side. Internal leather worn coming away in places. Age related wear & tear.

A 19th century enamel patch box with interior mirror, together with an oval snuff box with hinged lid and mark to base of Breuettato with a dog's head

Clarence Henry Roe (1850-1909)Stag and doe drinking in Highland waters Signed, oil on canvas, 49cm by 74.5cmCondition report: Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish, slight stretcher shadow. Horizontal tear to canvas towards upper left-hand corner within higher foliage approx 1.5cm in length. Patch repairs to reverse as shown on images with associated retouching to front, canvas slightly loose on stretcher. Odd small and sporadic retouch elsewhere mostly in the sky. Small vertical tear to canvas, no more than 0.5cm in length approx 7cm to right of foliage and within the mountainside. Odd other surface scuff/abrasion.

Manner of Thomas Patch (1725-1782)Elegant figures in castle groundsOil on canvas, 51cm by 66.5cmCondition report: Covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish, small puncture/damage with some associated retouching? approximately halfway up and slightly right of the tower on the far left. The paint is slightly lifting in this general vicinity and on the precarious side. Areas of varying sized essentially stable cracquelure elsewhere mostly contained to the sky. Diagonal surface abrasion/damage with minor perforation or puncture to canvas running from the foot of the far left-hand side tower towards the two figures in the foreground. Small chip or loss to foot of left-hand side tower, further cluster of minor imperfections to lower right-hand corner. Tiny loss or two within sky towards upper right-hand corner, seemingly small patch of retouching to the upper left-hand corner. Tiny crack to right-hand side edge just above the lower window of far right-hand side turret. Slight stretcher shadow.As per the description - "Manner of" indicates that this is an out of period picture and most likely 20th century.

Henry Brittan Willis RWS (1810-1884) "Milking Time"Signed and dated (18)51, oil on canvas, 34.5cm by 44cm Condition report: Fully restored condition, fairly stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. Small patch of retouching no more than 1cm in length approx 7cm from lower left-hand corner. Some general strengthening to shadows under thatch towards the upper right-hand corner. Odd further patch of strengthening within thatching. Subtle stretcher shadow, small loss and minor flaking within area of strengthening and retouching below thatching upper left-hand side. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish, canvas lifting from reline lower left-hand corner and edge. Minor amount of transferred gilt paint along the upper edge mostly contained to left-hand side. Some slight flattening to surface and impasto as a result of the restoration process. Fine stable cracquelure throughout.

Henry Scott Tuke RA, RWS, NEAC (1858-1929)Portrait of Laura Julia Johanna, Lawrence, wife of Nathaniel, Lawrence, daughter of the Rt. Hon. Sir James Bacon, half-length wearing an elegant black dressSigned and dated 1892, initialled LL, oil on canvas 59.5cm by 49.5cmThe sitter was born 1833 and died 1917 according to a label to reverseCondition report: In an overall good and original state of preservation. Covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Slight stretcher shadow. Isolated patches of fine but relatively pronounced areas of cracquelure across face. The varnish has deteriorated and has an opaque-like quality which is particularly evident across some of the darker pigments and tones of the background and dress. These areas also have cracquelure which is essentially stable. Very minor buckle to lower right-hand corner canvas, minor rubbing to edges. Essentially circular loss to lower right-hand corner which has been infilled. A further Vertical band with further infilling and strengthening from lower right-hand corner along right-hand side edge approx 3cm at the widest point and 10cm in length. A further patch of infilling to loss just above lower left-hand corner approx 1.5cm at the widest point and 3cm in length. Patch of retouching to upper left-hand corner approx 1cm diameter. Various losses to gesso frame. Odd very superficial surface scuff etc.Provenance; Presuumbly commissioned directly from the artist. The sitter is a direct descendent of the vendor. 

Hendricus Jacobos Burgers (1834-1899) DutchThe Pink FanSigned and dated 1873, oil on panel, 33.5cm by 17.5cm See illustration Provenance: Sutcliffe Gallery, HarrogateCondition report: In an overall good and table state of preservation. Cleaned and revarnished. Relatively minor linear patch of retouching approximately 2cm above the fire dog and no more than 2cm in length. Fine stable craquelure throughout, paint possibly thin in places.

Charles Leslie (fl.1835-1863)"Loch Lubnaig, Perthshire" "Pont-y Pair, North Wales"Each signed and dated 1882, oil on canvas, 29cm by 59cm (2)Condition report: "Loch Lubnaig. Perthshire" In an overall good state of preservation, cleaned and revarnished, sporadic and fine retouches within the sky. A more concentrated patch to upper left-hand corner. Delicate cluster of left-hand side tree, very odd dash elsewhere. Some relatively light surface dirt and discoloured varnish, slight stretcher shadow. Varying-sized stable cracquelure mostly evident within the sky. "Pont-y Pair, North Wales" Three square and rectangular patch repairs to reverse, images can be supplied. Cleaned and revarnished, some surface dirt now in evidence, unusually it is not possible to determine any associated retouches to the front in line with patch repairs to the reverse, but obviously does not exclude this. Areas of fine stable cracquelure broadly in good and stable state of preservation.

School of Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665) French Classical figures in an Italianate landscapeOil on canvas, 49.5cm by 97cmCondition report: In fully restored condition, fairly stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. The canvas has a slightly convexed bow. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is somewhat thinned in places as a result of the restoration process. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish, some minor rubbing to edges. Fine cracquelure mostly throughout which is more pronounced in some areas and looking precarious with some further areas where the minor areas of paint have flaked away i.e. within the rocky outcrop far left-hand side and to a lesser extent within the foliage of the trees, left-hand side. Under the application of UV light shows likely two, possibly 3 courses of intervention and restoration with retouching and areas of strengthening across the sky. Large swathes and general strengthening within the darker tones throughout the foreground with some further more sporadic and delicate retouches likely of another date. Possible horizontal tear with associated retouching at the point where the lake meets the grassy foreground just right of centre. A furthermore condensed essentially vertical patch of retouching immediately right of the lower turret and approximately 3cm in length overall. The outlining and shadows and figures have broadly been strengthened etc. For more information please contact the department.

Follower of Gerard Soest (1600-1681) DutchPortrait of John Tyrell of River Hall, Essex (according to inscription verso), half length, wearing a powdered wig and lace cravatOil on canvas, 56cm dia. (oval)Condition report: Old reline, cleaned and revarnished. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is somewhat thin in places as a result of the restoration process. Some lightly strengthening through the background with more concentrated patch at top of canvas approx 2cm at the widest point and 5cm in length. Approx 3-4 smaller retouches at his right shoulder and upper right of his laced cravat within his jacket. Further patch of retouching around the tip of his thumb approx 1 by 1cm. Another small patch or dash immediately above his first finger, outline and shadows around all fingers generally strengthened. Sporadic retouches of various lengths within lower curve and one or two more minor bits of infilling within background etc. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish, slight stretcher shadow. Very small white surface mark at the edge of his right cheek, much of the retouching has discoloured and is evident by eye. Varnish generally has a somewhat opaque quality.

Good Sultanabad CarpetWest Iran, circa 1900The cream field with columns of oval madder medallions enclosed by madder borders of polychrome flowerheads flanked by triple guard stripes, 377cm by 302cmCondition report: Both ends complete. Selvedges replaced. Pile fair, slightly low in places. Small repair to one area corner (see image). A small bald patch to one palmette (see image). Pile low but never a heavy weave carpet. Some wear to inner guard stripes on one side.

A Regency Mahogany, Tulipwood Banded and Ebony Strung Clothes Press, early 19th century, the moulded cupboard doors with oval panels enclosing four pine-lined trays (one missing), the base of two short over two long drawers, shaped apron on splayed bracket feet, 131cm by 59cm by 200cmCondition report: Reasonable uniform colour. The cupboard doors are nice and flat, with no warping. There are some general scuffs above the drawers and some losses to the cock beading. Right-hand cupboard door with repairs around the hinges to a reasonable standard. The right-hand side panel has a split to the back corner which has been filled and polished (see images). There is a patch repair on one of the dustboards. One sliding tray is missing and the pine-lined drawers are open, with key.

A Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl, Kangxi, painted in famille verte enamels with auspicious objects and mythical beasts on tables within ogee panels, painted mark in blue, 7cm highCondition report: Free from any restoration. No chips. There is a tight M-shaped hair crack towards the base. There is a firing flaw to the inside with a small patch bonded to the bottom. The glaze and enamels are in good condition with only very minimal wear.

A Chinese Porcelain Vase, Kangxi, of fluted oval baluster form with twin scroll handles, painted in famille verte enamels with panels of beasts in landscape within diaper borders, 27cm highCondition report: Reduced in height. The main body is broken and restuck with a triangular patch of restoration to one panel. There is short Y-shaped hair crack to the rim. Some typical wear. Some hairline cracks and firing cracks.

John Watson Nichol (1856-1926)"On Guard"Signed and dated 1878, oil on canvas, 58cm by 38.5cmCondition report: In fully restored condition. Relined, cleaned, and revarnished. There is an amount of fairly delicate but consistent retouching through the lower half of the paneling on the left-hand side to denote the dark tones and shadow of the timbre. Vertical patch approximately 0.5cm in width along left-hand side edge approximately 3cm in length. Further dashes of strengthening and retouches within paneling lower right-hand side and background with some more consistent retouching along lower right-hand side edge and corner. There is a further relatively minor patch of retouching immediately above the subject's hat. The top right-hand corner is retouched. The shadows and definition below his drawn sword and underneath his bent left arm have also had a fairly minor degree of intervention. In addition to other minor touches throughout. The paint is slightly thin and the surface somewhat flattened as a result of the relining and restoration process.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, circa 1800, of oval form, painted with Jenny’s Return within a white enamel beaded border on a blue ground, 14.5cm longProvenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Some repair to base. Other losses. Some hairline cracks.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, circa 1765, of circular form, painted with a lake before a country house and with flowersprays in panels on a blue ground with white scrolls and dots, 5cm diameterProvenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Mirror has lost all its glass. Some typical minor losses and hairlines.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Plaque, circa 1770, of circular form, printed with A pledge of Love on a scroll ground, 4.5cm diameter, mounted in a later snuff box; A Similar Patch Box, printed A Present from London with scroll and swag borders, base with yellow ground, 4cm diameter; A Similar Patch Box, early 19th century, of oval form, inscribed Hail gentle Peace to Britain’s shore O dwell with us nor leave us more, base with blue ground, 14cm diameter; and A Similar Pill Box, early 19th century, of circular form, inscribed I will not CHANGE Till Death, 13cm diameter (4)Provenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Some damage and restoration.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, circa 1770, of oval form, printed and overpainted with A London Gift Westminster Bridge, box with yellow ground, 5.5cm wide; and A Similar Box, printed and overpainted with The Queen’s House Greenwich, box with blue ground, 5.5cm wide (2)Provenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Both with cracks, losses and wear.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, circa 1790, of oval form, printed and overpainted with an altar inscribed Esteem the Giver within a white beaded border on a pink ground, 15.5cm wideProvenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Mirror probably later. Some typical minor war, scratching and hairlines.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch-Box, circa 1780, printed with a courting couple and inscribed My Love I’ll Treat With Kisses Sweet, box with blue ground, 4cm wide; and A Similar Patch Box, Let Virtue be your Guide, box with pink ground, 4cm wide (2)Provenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Minor wear, scratching and flakes.

A South Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, circa 1770, of rectangular form, painted in puce monochrome with classical buildings in landscape, the inside inscribed Fidelle et Secret, 5.5cm wideProvenance:The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.Condition report: Typical minor wear and hairlines.