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Five silver and white metal boxes and cases, including an Indian heart shaped box with elephant, a silver vesta case, a rococo themed silver box by William Comyns, a George III silver circular patch box, and a 19th century French square box (5)

A CONTINENTAL ROSEWOOD, FRUITWOOD AND IVORY INLAID FOLDING GAMES BOARDLate 18th / Early 19th CenturyThe exterior inlaid with chessboard squares, the interior for backgammon with central inlaid micro-mosaic panels and corners, 63cm x 53cm open;  31.5cm x 53cm closedThe geometric decorative inlay to this board has its precedent in earlier, elaborate gaming boards originating from the Islamic period of the Moors ruling the Iberian Peninsular. Numerous recorded boards from the 14th Century onwards combine a use of materials and geometric motifs, inherited from the Umayyads and used throughout Spain and North Africa. The technique survived the Reconquista and was an influential decorative element in Renaissance furniture of Spain and Italy. For an example of a gaming board of a similar style, circa 1500, made in Italy see Hollander 2005, p.89, no.58.   Condition report: Numerous losses, shrinkage cracks and related chips. Loss significantly along the hinged side, corners and front edges. Some old patch repairs in areas. The lozenge shaped patches lacking three with one remaining, possibly bone. Some old worm evident to the carcass timber. Some warping in areas. Marks, some fading and general wear commensurate with use and age. 

A GEORGE III KINGWOOD BANDED SATINWOOD AND BURR ELM RECTANGULAR TEA CADDY23cm wide; 13cm highCondition report: Slight warp to lid with a light element of lifting.  A few patch replacement veneers, only noticeable upon close inspection. A section of banding missing to the interior right side. The reverse with lifting / warping to one square panel and a chipped off section of banding missing. Interior division removed.  A few scuffs, minor dents  and general signs of wear commensurate with age and use. 

G.H. MORTON & SON LTD.: AN EDWARDIAN OAK PARTNERS’ DESKCirca 1900, with kidney shape top over six pedestal drawers opposing cupboards and further end cupboards, ivorine makers’ label ‘G.H.MORTON & SON LTD., BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL’, 244cm wide; 108cm deep at the knee hole, 129 cm deepest pointThe design of this desk is influence by 18th Century furniture patterns. Condition report: Later tooled green leather top, replaced at some point but with marks and wear and rubbing commensurate with use and age. Carved with a Vitruvian scroll to the frieze with four sections later converted to form buttons or  to connect to a bell system housed inside the one end cupboard. Two with recessed buttons, the border of one is loose, the outer two are painted over. General knocks, chips and some losses commensurate with use and age. Notably a section missing to the inside of the knee hole at the bottom edge, a patch repair to one of the drawers, various small veneer chips to edges and wear to the feet, commensurate with use and age. Minor shrinkage cracks in areas. See extra images. 

A PAIR OF FRENCH LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIRECTOIRE STYLE KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD CORNER CABINETS OR ENCOIGNURES (2)Each inset with a rouge griotte marble top, above a bow fronted quarter veneered door, enclosed a mirror glass lined interior, 60cm wide; 89cm highCondition report:In good condition. At some point the veneers have been tidied, cleaned and polished. Some small patch repairs in areas. Minor veneer shrinkage, scuffs and some small chips in areas, as to be expected. Old worm in some areas, notably to one with old holes evident along the top edge of the moulding to the front. Interiors fitted with mirror glass lining at some point. Some has oxidised with losses to silvering. One has a single glass shelf, the other has two shelves (one of which has a bruise to the front) The marble tops in good condition. Minor scuffs, scratches and minor light small chips to the odd edge. One key.

Parr (Martin, 1952-). Bald Patch, Braga, Portugal, 1999, modern pigment print, image size 15 x 23 cm, sheet size 20 x 25.5 cm, signed, titled and dated by the photographer in black felt tip to verso, 20th centuryQty: (1)

A collection of mostly late 18th/ early 19th century Bristol blue glass to include a late 18th century spirit decanter and stopper c.1790first of tapering club shape, decorated in gilt 'Rum' with a navette shaped label and fitted with a flat lozenge stopper together with a patch stand with a wrythen fluted shallow circular dish on a knopped stem and circular foot, sucrier with honeycomb moulded cover a wrythen knop finial, a pedestal sugar bowl, a wrythen boot-shaped stirrup cup, a jug with applied handle, a wrythen am mould blown dish with folded rim, a small jug, a clear wrythen glass cream jug with blue rim and two two wrythen epergne trumpets, (qty)First height 33.5 cm., plate diameter 26.5 cmCondition: First some rubbing to gilt, stopper original. Otherwise all items in fair condition

Six 1960s/70s vintage dolls - Patch the sister of Sindy in various out fits including School Outfit and wet weather gear, and a quantity of loose outfits and shoesSold on behalf of the Red Cross

Sindy with auburn hair and Patch with blonde hair, 'Sindy's own wardrobe' (boxed), with clothes and six ponies,

JOSEPH SIMMONS; a 19th century percussion cap musket with 30" part octagonal barrel, the top rim shows the remnants of gold inlay of the maker's name, the lock plate further inscribed with the maker's name and fitted to a checkered walnut stock with steel furniture, overall length 117cm.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThe stock has several areas of splits and patch repairs, notably to the breech end opposing the lock. Further reapplied losses and splits around the lock plate, further scuffs, scrapes and general dulling to the woodwork. The checkering is heavily worn, the barrel is heavily pitted externally, although just appears grubby internally.

A Persian Tabriz wool carpet, worked with a floral pattern against a red ground, 284cm x 196cmAdditional InformationWorn throughout and with two patch repairs. 

WINIFRED STRANGMAN (BRITISH, 1874-1955) (3)A kingfisher overlooking a pond; Flowering branches with the coast beyond, India; Indian flowers and butterflies, a set of threeoil on canvas96 x 168cm, 103 x 173cm and 102 x 143cmARR(3)ProvenanceThe artist, thence by direct descentCondition reportAll original canvas.  Two small tears to ‘Waterlilies’, upper left; paint surfaces have light traces of dirt, traces of stretcher marks; small patch to a repair on one canvas (flowering branches).  Held in plain gilt frames in fair condition.Not inspected un er uv light.

WINIFRED STRANGMAN (BRITISH, 1874-1955) (4)Indian flowers and butterflies, a set of fouroil on canvaseach 153 x 71.5cmARR(4)ProvenanceThe artist, thence by direct descentCondition reportAll original canvases.  Traces of dirt and stretcher marks; one small patch of paint loss (lower centre) to yellow flowering camellia.  Held in plain gilt frames in fair condition.

A hallmarked silver oval engine turned patch box, Chester 1917; a Georgian pair of bright cut silver sugar tongs

A 19th century Chinese famille rose plated decorated with flowers etc, d. 22.5cm some rim chips, one small patch of wear in glaze otherwise good condition

AN ARTS & CRAFTS EMBOSSED AND PLANISHED COPPER CHARGERCIRCA 1895, IN THE MANNER OF THE WORKS BY THE NEWLYN SCHOOLThe outer edge with stylised flowers and foliage, the central boss with stylised ship, the sail inscribed 'PRESENTED TO JAMES CARLTON CROSS ESQ. AS A MARK OF AFFECTION & GOODWILL BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOLTON LADS CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF HIS MARRIAGE JULY 1895'59cm diameterCondition Report: There are marks, knocks, scratches, scuffs and abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges. The charger has a matt unpolished finish.There is one distinct patch of verdigris to the front and some areas with a worn black stain; a hole is drilled to the top edge, presumably for hanging the charger.There are no marks to the back of the charger.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GROUP OF GENTLEMEN'S ITEMS An early 19th century ivory and pique pencil and penknife; another penknife, an ivory and gold patch box, two turned ivory small boxes and a gold inlaid razorCondition Report: All items with clear signs of age and use, marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, splits and cracksThe metal areas to the implements and razor have rust and corrosion, Dreweatts do not suggest any of these items are in useable condition Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

DAME EDITH INTERESTA SILK VELVET AND GOLD METAL BROCADE GOWNCustom made include furnishing brocadeThe fitted bodice with long zip to back, the gored skirt with central red panel to front, popper closing to tapering sleeves136cm long, 61cm across arm to armCondition Report: Discolouration to the full length of centre back and small patch to one sideDarts to neckline stitching are slightly pulled Very minor spot marksSilk lined throughoutPlease refer to the additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

DAME EDITH INTERESTA BLACK DAY DRESS CIRCA 1950 Custom made With fitted bodice and long zip to back, stand up collar with frilled velvet trim and a matching trim to cuffs on fitted sleeves, with popper closers 133cm long, 66cm wide under the arm Provenance:Dame Edith Sitwell DBE (1887-1964) Condition Report: Slightly grubby White patch marks to the liningCondition Report Disclaimer

Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837), A ship foundering off a rocky coastline with survivors in a rowing boat heading for shore oil on canvas, signed and dated 1828 to spar lower left, modern plain gilt frame 12½ x 17½in. (31.75 x 44.5cm.) * Provenance: Christies South Kensington, Maritime, May 2001, Lot 513 ** Condition: Canvas has not been lined. Original stretcher. Some craquelure visible across the surface and some of this is showing instability and lifting to the paint - there is a very small chip of paint missing from the upper centre to the left of the mast top. Quite extensive retouching from older restoration visible under UV to the foreground and larger area of repainting to the dark cloud at the top margin. Patch of more recent overpainting to heavy craquelure visible to centre right in dark grey cloud and a few other recent touch-ins. Some strengthening visible across the masts & rigging, edges of the large rock and figures in the rowing boat.

A Breitling Navitimer chronograph stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, ref. 806, circa 1965, circular black dial with Arabic twelve and baton markers, small-size silvered subsidiary hour, thirty minute and constant seconds dials, chronograph centre seconds, lumed hands and inner rotating slide rule bezel, 41mm. signed case, period stainless steel bracelet by 'Kevin', with original instruction booklet, no box or papers. * Movement - currently functioning. Winds and runs. Dial - the lume showing slight discolouration as expected of the period, a tiny patch of light scratches just below to left of 'Navitimer' text, other light marks. Glass - light scratching and a few slightly larger scratches visible. Hands - matching, the lume original with no losses. Case - typical light marks, good -overall. Crown - Breitling crown adjusting correctly. No damage. Bracelet - non-Breitling with light marks and scratches. Clasp functions correctly. Booklet - Some edge wear and creases. Fair but complete.

O. Fattori (18th/19th century), A naval engagement oil on canvas, signed lower right, in a 19th century carved giltwood foliate frame 27 x 38¾in. (68.5 x 98.5cm.) * Condition: Relined, extensive craquelure across the canvas and extensive repainting visible around the margins and also a large patch to the right hand side of the sky. Some smaller retouches visible elsewhere and extensive fine retouching to craquelure lines throughout.

WWII Second World War German Kriegsmarine interest, comprising an original cap tally; breast eagle patch; neck scarf; and Stabsgefreiter's sleeve rank chevron. (4)

A Northern Indian carved sandalwood and silver box, Delhi, c.1860-70, the box finely carved with scrolling vines and flowers, the edges and corners mounted with silver and with similar lock and hinges, the lid inset with nine watercolour miniatures on ivory of Delhi monuments including the Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb, each within silver frames, 9 x 6 5/8in. (22.9 x 16.8cm.), 2¾in. (7cm.) high, the Qutb Minar miniature replaced. * A very similar example in the V&A Museum Collection, item O71455, accession no. 1100-1874. This box also illustrated in Furniture from British India and Ceylon, Amin Jaffer, pub. V&A Publications 2001, p.416. ** Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding. *** The miniature, glass and silver frame of the Qutb Minar is missing and has been replaced with a crudely painted replacement at some point. Dirt and dust beneath the glass on the other miniatures and the upper right miniature has some water damage to the paint with crude restoration attempted. Rubbed patch to paint in sky to top right of Taj Mahal miniature and old glue marks to surface of three other miniatures. The lower centre miniature is loose and can be detached from the box lid. The box itself is in good condition, with some dirt to the surface of the carving throughout. The base of the box is warped and has old splits. Later felt pads glued to corners of base.

A small group of silver smalls, including a Scottish George III table spoon, Edinburgh 1810, maker's mark rubbed, later Victorian berry spoon decoration; a Continental bark effect silver patch box, London import marks 1973; a silver mounted cut glass heart shaped scent flask, marks rubbed, faults; and two other silver mounted bottles, weighable silver 2.85 tr.oz . (5)

A Chinese patinated bronze two handled hu vase, probably 18th/19th century, with apocryphal Xuande six character mark to base, red brown patination, the slightly tapered square neck with square rim and two elephant handles, each side with a shaped reserve, two with figures in mountain landscapes, the other two with diaper work, the body with a band of keywork with archaic dragons, the flared foot with key work decoration, 12¼in. (31.2cm.) high. * Good patina overall - interior has general dirt and residue from use as a vase over many years. The base has old (probably early 20th century) putty pushed into the seam between the body and base, presumably in an attempt to seal tiny holes in the past when it was used as a vase and leaked water. There is a small spot of creamy coloured residue on the surface of the bronze in the dragon keywork band, and there is a larger, fainter patch of verdigris to the surface of the bronze on the foot, just above the keywork band - this is very old and there is a small flake from the surface of the metal here. No other damage to bronze.

Two Parker 61 Presidential 18ct gold fountain pens, one in aqua with engine turned decoration, hallmarked London 1973; the other in maroon with 'water drop' engine turned decoration, London 1969; together with an 18ct gold Presidential Parker 61 ballpoint to match the aqua fountain pen, London 1973; and an 18ct gold Presidential Parker 61 propelling pencil with engine turned decoration, London 1966; housed in a four compartment rectangular amethyst case with purple velvet lining, 6 x 4¼ x 1 3/8in. (15.2 x 10.8 x 3.5cm.). (5) * Condition: No engraved initials to any of the pens. - Aqua fountain pen: Slight rubbing to halmarks but clearly legible. Gold is free from any dings. Light scratching from use and small scratches to plastic end caps. Aqua coloured nib section has a patch of damage to the surface of the plastic behind the nib - there is a small blue ink stain above this, so may have been an old attempt to remove staining. Old caked ink around nib. - Maroon fountain pen: Good condition. No damage to gold. Plastic section good with just light scratching from use. Old caked red ink around nib. - Ballpoint: Good condition with no faults. - Pencil: Small ding to barrel. Otherwise good. - Amethyst box: Several natural cracks to the stone. No chips or losses. Interior good. Damp spotting to blue baize to underside.

A Royal Dux Art Deco style porcelain figure of a girl with dove, pink triangle patch, printed and impressed marks to base, 11½in. (29.2cm.) high.

Chanel - a dark green alligator Jumbo flap bag, c. 2010, with single outside pocket, silver hardware and green lambskin lined interior with zipped and open side pockets, 30cm. wide, 22cm. high, 33cm. shoulder drop, very good condition, signs of light use, includes authenticity card, dust bag, original purchase invoice from the Chanel Boutique, New Bond Street and copy of the Jersey re-export CITES licence. * Alligator mississippiensis, Annexe CITES II-B. This lot is subject to international CITES regulations. ** Very good condition overall - the exterior retains a very good glossy lustre with just two small scuffs to this glossy surface to the upper right of the front flap. A few light contact marks to the underside. The interior has some light scratches to the lining. The original box is not present. The dust bag has a patch of pale staining to the lower front, and a few other smaller pale stain spots elsewhere.

after Pierre Jules Menê (French, 1810-1879), dark patinated bronze of a stalking setter, signed to the naturalistic base, 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high. * Condition: Dirty. Some spots of verdigris showing in places and larger patch to dog's RH side.

A Bilston enamel patch box, of ribbed oval form, powder pink ground, the hinged cover decorated with dandy and maiden, rhyme to rim, opening to reveal void and mirror to lid, 1¾in. (4.5cm.) long, faults; together with a horn snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with inscribed gold cartouche; and a trinket box inset with agate. (3) * Condition: Patch box with loss to enamel on top right of cover, snuff with broken hinge, trinket box with nibbles to edges, all a/f.

A Continental silver patch box, 19th / early 20th century, oval with chased foliate decoration and wrigglework border, 1¾in. (4.5cm.) long, weight 13.4g. * Good condition, with no faults.

A matched graduated set of three 18th century Guernsey pewter measures, comprising a pot size measure, initials 'PDN R' to lid, 11½in. (29.2cm.) high; a quart size measure, initials 'RLH' to lid, 8¾in. (22.25cm.) high; and a pint measure, initials 'RAL' to lid, 7¼in. (18.5cm.) high, faults. (3) * Condition: Pot: Several dents around belly and a patch which is a possible old repair to pewter. Slight dent to handle and foot. Some wear to patination and surface finish throughout. Quart: Dents and dings throughout plus creasing to neck. Lower handle mount pushed inwards. Surface deterioration throughout and several old chips to edge of foot. Pint: Good patination. Shallow dent and several small dings to belly. Several dents to foot.

A Granger & Co Royal China Works Worcester miniature cup, hand decorated with birds, blush ground, 1801, 1 5/8in. (4.2cm.) high, together with two covered patch pots and a lid.

A diamond solitaire ring, the round cut diamond weighing approximately 1ct and set in a 9ct yellow gold band. Ring size M. * Condition: The diamond has no chips or damage. Overall SI1, colour J-K. Very little fluorescence under UV. The stone has a small patch of cavity line inclusions near the girdle, which show on the surface and can be felt with a fingernail. There is a fine feather inclusion to the side and a small patch of mineral inclusions including tiny carbon spots in the same place. There is also a patch of cloud inclusions around one claw.

AMENDED LOT - Mixed lot to include Cabbage patch 'Rosie' doll with certificate - fish kettle - back massager etc 

A German Nazi patch

ORIENTAL CERAMICS AND WOOD CARVINGS, ETC, to include a pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with Samurai warrior decoration, height approximately 24cm, Imari baluster vase, unmarked to the base, height approximately 18cm, globular vase with elongated neck, character mark to base, tapering cylinder vase, French painted mark to the base Japanese figures to the side, patch box, small bowls, miniature baluster vases, Chinese wood carvings of figures and a goat, etc teacup is cracked, wear to the gilding of Satsuma vases, (Condition:- crack to tallest wooden carving, no other obvious damage noted)

AN EIGHT DAY OPEN FACE METAL POCKET WATCH, the white face with black Roman numerals and floral decoration, Stamped Hebdomas Patent 8 Days Swiss Made, part of movement visible to the base of the watch face, diameter 45mm (condition report: moderate general wear, a small patch of rust to the reverse, noticeable surface scratches to the reverse and moderate surface scratches to the glass)

A collection of American Military Clothing including Kharki Great Coat with shoulder patch and American Army Buttons, Officers Cap with American metal badge, Army Officers Shirt by Kay Kanvas, Army Airforce Short Jacket with military shoulder patch, metal collar badges and breast badges and a Regulation Army Officers Uniform Jacket with collar badges, shoulder badge, breast badges and medal bars CONDITION REPORT One Jacket has size M in collar

Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Snow Goose" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Waterbirds of the 50 States South Dakota/Snow Goose. Sitting on the water with its wing tips hidden, a Snow Goose may be confused with a swan. But the Snow Goose's neck is distinctly shorter. Both males and females of the Snow Goose are very handsome birds with glistening white plumage. These beautiful waterbirds wear a black "grinning patch," a broad band along the mandibles that seems to give the birds a leering expression. In Spring, these elegant birds fly north in V's and ragged, sweeping curves from the main wintering grounds in California. They are indeed a beautiful spectacle of gleaming white bodies and black-tipped wings as they fly. On their way to their breeding grounds -- the arctic shores of Alaska and Canada -- they will make a stopover in South Dakota. They announce their coming with a resonant, melodious honking. Since the Snow Geese are very pretty, they are welcome visitors to South Dakota. On their summer grounds, they nest in colonies in a depression filled with mosses and lined with grasses. The nesting season of Snow Geese takes about twenty-five days. As the female patiently incubates her eggs, the male will stand guard close by. By the time the young are capable of flying a long distance, the Snow Geese will form migratory flocks and head south to their winter home. When they migrate, they fly very high. Sometimes they utter shrill falsetto notes and occasional softened honks as they make their journey. Image Size: 10 x 12 in. Overall Size: 17.25 x 19.25 in. Unframed. (B08101)

Grouping of German Afrikakorps (D.A.K) Insignia, including Afrikakorps cuff title, pair of yellow piped NCO’s tropical pattern shoulder straps, Sonderverband 288 sleeve patch, Free Arabien foreign volunteer sleeve patch and pair of tropical collar litzen. We do not guarantee the authenticity of this lot, sold as viewed, not subject to return

Military Medal, Patch and Ephemera Assortment Including medals, ribbons, bars, dog tags, photographs, pins, buttons, patches from World War I, World War II and Vietnam from the United States, Germany and Japan; some with boxes Length: 12 inches, Width: 10 inches (largest) Condition: Good, light to moderate wear; tarnish, fraying, creases, yellowing, dirt accumulation Disclaimers: not all items examined Category: Military & Weapons > Military Medals Estimated Sale Time: 2:11 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Sales Tax (United States Only): Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1

Military Patch Assortment (279) World War II issue patches including Merrill Marauders (5307th Composite Unit) shoulder patch, small lettering variant; USMC Paramarine 1st Parachute Battalion; US Army 1st through 7th Ranger Battalions shoulder scrolls; German World War II EM/NCO Naval Coastal Artillery breast eagle having gold thread and a silver thread army M44 breast eagle; mounted in a scrapbook having a pencil notation on the front end-paper reading 'I started my collection in 1944' Height: 14 1/2 inches, Width: 12 1/2 inches, Depth: 2 inches (scrapbook) Condition: Very Good, mounted using unknown adhesive; no damage to patches noted; splits and wear to scrapbook Category: Military & Weapons > Military Medals Estimated Sale Time: 2:12 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Sales Tax (United States Only): Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6

US- Vareuse M-1917 en drap de laine d’un Engineer du Service Of Supply de la Third Army. Disques de col US et Génie, patch S.O.S., III Army, discharge strip et 2 chevrons d’ancienneté. Doublure en toile beige avec étiquette. Taille 36 L. Bon état

US- Vareuse M-1918 en drap de laine d’un sergent artilleur de la First Army. Disques de col US et artillerie. Insigne de grade, patch de l’artillerie de la 1ere armée américaine, 2 chevrons d’ancienneté. Doublure en toile beige avec étiquette du tailleur. Bon état. On y joint une culotte en état moyen

Falklands War Long Service and South Atlantic medals awarded to MEA1(P) CWF Broughton D085008J HMS Hermes, in original box, with a cap band, badge and arm patch. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £15 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered UK only address.

A small silver and moonstone patch box. 1.8 cm diameter.

An 18th/19th century ivory patch box, the lid inset with a miniature portrait of a young girl playing with dolls. 5.5 cm diameter.

William Callow, RWS (1812-1908)"The Mouth of the River Early Morning"Signed and dated 1837, watercolour with scratching out, 51cm by 72cmWilliam Rodman & Co. BelfastSotheby's 10.3.1988, Lot 89Private Collection, UKFootnote: As this striking, atmospheric work is a possible exhibition piece, it is worth noting that in 1837- shortly before returning permanently to England from France - Callow won a silver medal at the first exhibition of the Societe des Amis des Arts Bologne -sur-Mer. As he wrote in his autobiography, "I was principally painting sea pieces at the time: they were quite a novelty in Paris, and I received many orders for them from Durand-Ruel." Literature H.M Cundall (Editor), William Callow R.W.S., F.R.G.S: An Autobiography, Adam and Charles Black, London, 1908, p.63Condition report: In a broadly good state of preservation, there is a relatively small amount of small-medium-sized sporadic foxing spots which are evident within the sky. There is a further patch of more concentrated and larger sized foxing spots mostly evident within the sea between the right-hand side rowing boat and the buoy. Colour depth is broadly in good order, although the red of the overcoat worn by the figure seated on the left-hand side ship shows a possible degree of reduction to colour. Some slight cockling in evidence, not examined out of the frame.

George Lambert (1700-1765)Italianate River Landscape (c.1755)Oil on canvas, 31cm by 38.5cm Private Collection, UK Footnote: Hogarth's close friend George Lambert was a founding member and later chairman of The Society of Artists, estbalished in 1760 - one of Britian's first professional artist associations and an important forerunner of The Royal Academy. Though now lwss known than his younger contemporary Richard Wilson, Lambert too is considered, in Luke Herrmann's words "One of the pioneers of landscape painting in Britian...and one of the first British - born painters of 'natural' landscape". As with Wilson, his work was often influenced by the Classical landscapes of 17th century French artists such as Claude Lorrain or Gaspard Dughet - whether in depictions of Britain or, as here, in a pastoral vision of Italy.Literature: Luke, Hermann, British Landscape Paining of the 18th century, Faber and Faber, London, 1973 p.20-23Condition report: In restored condition, relines, cleaned, and revarnished. Some general strengthening to the near foreground. Three tiny areas of infilling within the lower parts of the trees on the right-hand side. Each is no more than 0.5 cm in length or across. Small amount of very fine retouches to the ripples of water between the standing goat and recumbent cow. Small and fine amount of retouching and infilling towards the upper left corner. Delicate patch of essentially vertical infilling within the upper right-hand side reaches of the left-hand side tree approximately 2 cm overall. Some general delicate infilling to old craquelure throughout and minimal flaking some of which is discoloured and evident with the eye. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish in a broadly good and stable state of preservation otherwise.

George Gray (1880-1909) Scottish"Melrose Near Newstead"Signed, oil on canvas, 49.5cm by 75cmCondition report: Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Slight stretcher shadow. Essentially vertically arranged cracquelure mostly contained to right-hand side 50% particularly sky and central swathe. A patch of retouching within hillside towards upper left-hand corner approx 1cm by 0.5cm. Further patches of overpainting within the sky. Four being of a more defined and consistent area. The largest towards the upper right-hand corner approx 1 cm by 3 cm overall. cluster of further smaller scale retouches within the sky above the central horizon. Some general strengthening within the darkest tones and shadows of the canopy and trees and roots approx centre. Retouching to right-hand side edge, lower 50%. Touches of some general strengthening within darker tones in foreground etc.

William Woodhouse (1857-1939)Gamekeeper's Spaniels with the day's catchSigned, oil on canvas, 29.5cm by 39cmSee illustrationCondition report: In broadly good and original state of preservation. Covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. A test patch for cleaning has been taken upper right-hand corner, slight stretcher shadow. Patches of varying sized stable cracquelure. Damage to the canvas with associated retouching and overpainting within the hill/landscape immediately above and right of the seated dog's snout approximately 2-3cm in length. Further puncture with associated rudimentary retouching approximately 1.5cm below the central part of the tree trunk, background right approximately 0.5-1cm in diameter. Very minor abbrassion within sky below tree. Non-continuous fine line of transferred gilt paint upper left-hand side corner and edge approximately 4cm overall. Slight buckle to lower left-hand corner. Very minor nick to surface just left of centre, lower edge.

Robert Nightingale (1815-1895)Still life of a brace of pheasantsInitialled, oil on canvas, 62.5cm dia. (oval)Condition report: In restored condition, relined, cleaned, and revarnished. Some slight surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Minor rubbing to outer edges, very slight stretcher shadow. Some general retouching to outer edges, a patch of more consistent retouching background above and right of the game feathers upper right with further strengthening and retouching through the background in general. Retouching and strengthening to the tiles immediately below the vegetation approx centre-left. The shadows and dark areas immediately below the pheasant cock has been retouched in addition to, and to a lesser extent the odd patch lower right foreground. Some of the general shadowing across the plumage of the birds has likely received some strengthening. A small amount of tiny-sized white specks within the upper background. Otherwise in a stable state of presentation.

Antoinetta Brandeis (1849-1910) Austrian"St Mark's Square, Venice"Monogrammed, oil on board, 21.5cm by 31.5cm Fine Art of Oakham Ltd, OakhamPrivate Collection, UKCondition report: In an overall good, original and stable state of preservation. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Likely old clean and re-varnish which is now slightly discoloured. There is also the odd more pronounced brown spot ie centre sky.Relatively small vertical patch of re-touching no more than 0.5cm wide above the building on the left hand side and approx 2-3cms in length with a further fine vertical line of re-touching extending beyond this along the edge and into the upper left hand side corner. Some fine and sporadic re-touches to the sky and background. There is a further vertical line of re-touching along the right hand side edge extending to the upper right hand corner. The paint is slightly thin the places within the wispier elements of the clouds and the board a slightly apparent.Please see online images for condition of the frame.Provenance as shown in cataloging : Fine Art of Oakham Ltd, Oakham Private Collection, UK

Eduard Sack (1857-1913)"The Sheik's Daughter"Signed, inscribed on an exhibition label verso, oil on panel, 40cm by 50cmThe painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy Winter Exhibition in 1909, loaned by Mrs George McCulloch, LondonThe artist exhibited at the Academie de Berlin and was a pupil of Kaspar Kogler and Ferdinand Keller. He was born in Boppard and died in HamburgCondition report: Glazed. Original frame. In an overall good state of preservation, some sporadic or isolated areas of fine stable cracquelure. Minor horizontal abrasion along lower edge potentially contemporary to execution. Pinhole below the letter c of the signature, less than 0.5cm from the lower edge. Some of the varnish? discolouring or deteriorating in the respect of slightly incongruous patch of grey coloured area within the lower right reaches of the fur and to a lesser extent some of the shadowing around the semi-nudes shoulder, breast and her left hand. Not examined out of the frame.

Circle of Sir Henry Raeburn RSA FRSE (1756-1823)Portrait of a lady, said to be a member of the Heygate family, of Southend, Essex, three-quarter length seated at a draped table, wearing a white dress and yellow bonnet decorated with a ribbonOil on canvas, 90cm by 70cmFootnote: The sitter is said to be a member of the Heygate family, of Southend, Essex. Condition report: In fully restored condition. Fairly stiffly relined, cleaned, and revarnished. The background shows a fairly comprehensive course of strengthening and overpainting. Finer areas of retouching and restrengthening are evident in the shadows and definition for the ribbon tied to the lady's bonnet. Lightly tear/damage with a prominent patch of overpainting below and centre of the lady's lefthand arm which is approximately 6 by 4 cm and is visible by eye. Some minor rubbings/abrasions to outer edges. Some general flattening to impasto of paint as a result of the restoration process. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Minor superficial slightly diagonal surface scuff towards lower right-hand corner approximately 2 cm in length. Otherwise in a stable state of preservation.

Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)Portrait of a lady, bust length in a feigned ovalOil on canvas, 76.5cm by 64cm (unframed)See illustrationCondition report: Old re line, patch repair to reverse with up turned L shaped tear and damage to front to her left cheek approx 1-2cm on the long horizontal edge and 1-2cm on the upright edge. Covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. General rubbing and abrasions to edges and odd minor and isolated patch of fine flaking i.e background towards upper left hand corner, in addition to on her left hand breast. Surface slightly flattend and paint is thin in places from historical restoration. There has been some general strenghtening through the background in addition to some of the shadows and definition within her costume and attire under the curl of hair right hand side, etc.The face and flesh areas seem broadly less affected. The face and flesh tones generally less affacted with small area of flaked paint to her left hand cheek in addition to the damage, otherwise in broadly country house condition consistant with age including the odd relatively minor surface scuff, abrasions, etc.

A Staffordshire Enamel Patch Box, late 18th century, of oval form, printed with A Liberty of mind will always increase rather than lessen Prosperity within a harebell border on a purple ground, 5.5cm wide; A Similar Patch Box, inscribed As Thou alone hast power to pleasure love and give thy Lover ease on a green ground, 4.5cm wide; A Similar Small Pill Box, printed with a dove and inscribed Plenty of Trade on a blue ground, 2cm diameter; A Similar Acorn-Shaped Bonbonniere and Cover, inscribed Esteem the giver, 5cm long; Four Various 19th Century Enamel Snuff Boxes, decorated with The Hobby Horse, a cockfighting scene, a maiden in landscape and flowers; and A Metal Mounted Faience Snuff Box and Cover, painted with flowers (9)Condition report: Some typical damage and wear. Some minor restoration.

A 17th Century Joined Oak Westmorland Chest, initialled GB and dated 1666, the hinged lid enclosing a vacant interior with three carved panels below and two small drawers, on stile feet, 120cm by 52cm by 82cmCondition report: Hinged lid with later batons added to the underside, there is a small patch repair with further splits. The front right-hand panel is split. The left-hand panel with further small splits. Some movement in the structure/joints. There are some signs of some old decay to the interior. There is some typical old decay around the backboards and legs. Excluding the lid it measures 117cm.