William Davis (1812-1873) Carving his Name Signed, oil on canvas, 26cm by 23.5cmProvenance: Sothebys Victorian Paintings, Drawings and Watercolours, November 12, 1992, Lot 73Relined, cleaned and re-varnished. The paint is slightly thin and the weave of canvas is more apparent in some areas. Slight stretcher shadow, mostly left-hand side upright to a lesser extent lower edge. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Essentially square patch of overpainting to the right side of the young boys forehead, approx 1cm by 1cm (all be it slightly irregular shape) Further sporadic retouches along his left eyebrow and the lower part of his right cheek. Odd possible sporadic retouch/strengthening within the darker tones of the flora and foliage. Canvas slightly buckled in places. Odd area of fine stable cracqulure, otherwise in a good state of preservation. Please contact the department for further information.
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Continental School, probably North European (18th century) Portrait of a young gentile boy standing wearing a green frock coat, a yellow waistcoat, a white shirt with frills to the cuffs, a pair of fine yellow boots, and a powdered wig, resting on a cane in his right hand, with an embellished tricorn hat placed on a table to his left Oil on canvas, 102cm by 70.5cmIn fully and heavily restored condition. Fairly stiffly relined, cleaned and re-varnished. Surface somewhat flattened as a result of the restoration process. Slight buckle to lower right-hand corner. Small amount of fairly minor surface scratches within upper right-hand corner, see image. Areas of minor and sporadic rubbing to edges, especially upper edge above standing young gentlemen's head. A good amount of fairly consistent retouching, repairs and restoration throughout the painting but briefly summarised as various areas throughout the background most consistently right-hand side, upper left-hand corner and left-hand side background with some slightly more defined areas of retouching to old flaked paint, right-angle likley old tear with associated retouching within background in line with the curls of the young gentlemen's left-hand side wig approx 3cm on each arm. The restoration and overpainting becomes more consistent within the background below the young gentlemen's right-hand elbow. Further varied patches to the foreground including long line of strengthening along the left-hand side of his cane and further areas of retouching with more notable patch across part of his right foot and upwards into the background. Consistent patch of overpainting in the foreground below the table top against the right-hand side edge which covers roughly 40% of that area. Further notable patches of retouches broadly within lower 25%. Consistent retouching and overpainting to his coat, left-hand side. Various strengthening throughout his waistcoat with numerous patches of retouching and later paint possibly of a different date. Notable patch of restoration and overpainting within lower right of gentlemen's wig extending down far right of his forehead through his left-hand temple intercepting his cheek, his jaw and sporadic retouches to his right-hand side of nose extending down through lip and chin with more sporadic retouches to forehead and rest of wig. Fairly consistent retouches and infilling to both hands and a good amount of the red ribbon worn at his right wrist. Further notable area of consistent overpainting in the space between his left hip and the hat extending across the table. Please see some illustrative images. Some light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. For more information please contact the department. Consigned from North Yorkshire source.
Noel Harry Leaver ARCA (1889-1951) North African Street scene with figures before a mosqueSigned, watercolour heightened with white, 36cm by 26cm (unframed)In a broadly good state of preservation. Mounted but unframed or glazed therefore some airly minor surface dirt and relatively light time staining which is more evident within the less worked areas. Colour depth generally good and bright, slightly muted from staining in the main. Odd very minor patch of abrasion / rubbing ie across the bright blue of the lower robe worn by the figure at the foot of the stairs.
British School (19th Century) Portrait of Lieutenant Leigh William GillespieOil on canvas, 76cm by 63cmThe sitter was 2nd Battalion 69 regt. Youngest son of Captain John Gillespie, drowned in the *** Tramore Bay, Ireland, 30th January 1876. Provenance: Samuel Gillespie ProutThence by descentPrivate Collection, UKThe above is provided according to extensive historic, partially indistinct handwritten labels to the reverse which seemingly nominates the work as being by "Buckedon".In fully restored condition. Fairly stiffly relined cleaned and re-varnished. Some general flattening to the surface as a result of the restoration process although some areas retain a fairly good level of impasto e.g. white collar, shirt frill? and some of the flesh. Paint also slightly thin in some areas e.g. background. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Areas of mostly fine stable cracquelure. The cracquelure and separation is somewhat more pronounced within the black areas below the left-hand side collar, see image. Canvas slightly adrift of frame with some minor rubbing to outer edges. Fairly minor retouches towards upper left-hand corner, sporadically and finely along upper edge and slighly more consistently to upper right-hand corner. sporadic retouches to left-hand side edge and more consistently and scattered to lower left-hand corner. Slightly more pronounced retouches to lower right-hand corner. Effectively two areas of more concentrated retouching and strengthening to the lower right-hand side edge of his left-hand side lapel. Strengthening to the back of the white shirt frill/cravat. Scattered and fairly fine retouches elsewhere to the lower section and upper background. Some possible general strengthening of a different date, background? More concentrated patch of retouching and strengthening above his left shoulder along the right hand side edge and approx 5cm by 7cm overall all be it an irregular shape. Slight stretcher shadow in parts and some areas of retouches visible on close inspection e.g. top left-hand corner edges, area behind and around his left-hand shoulder etc. Otherwise in a stable and presentable state of preservation.
William Mellor (1851-1931)"Fairy Glen North Wales" Signed, inscribed verso, oil on canvas, 89.5cm by 69.5cm Original canvas. Rectangular patch repair to reverse as shown which is approx 4cm by 3cm. Relatively light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Patch of associated retouching and over-painting in line with patch repair to reverse, see image. Small amount of likely stippled strengthening to some of the foliage left hand side, central area. Areas of mostly fine stable and isolated cracquelure. Otherwise in a broadly good and presentable state of preservation.
^ A George I Figured Walnut and Featherbanded Bureau Cabinet, early 18th century, the double moulded canopy top above later bevelled glass mirror doors enclosing a fitted interior, adjustable shelves, pigeon holes and small drawers, with pull-out candle slide below, the fall front enclosing a sliding well and fitted interior above two short over two long oak-lined drawers with engraved brass handles and escutcheons, on a moulded base with block feet and a wavy shaped apron104cm by 60cm by 228cmWith later mirror plates. Cosmetically good, however there are some variations in colour. The front is slightly faded but uniform compared to the side panels (see further images). Some small veneer losses. Various natural(?) splitting as photographed. The hinges have been replaced to the fall. There are some patch repairs around the escutcheons to the upper section.
♦ A George III Mahogany Straight-Front Chest on Chest, circa 1800, the dentil cornice above a plain frieze with two short over three oak-lined long drawers below, all between featherbanded and canted stiles, the base with three further long drawers, on bracket feet106cm by 57cm by 190.5cmOverall good condition with the exception of some small faults around the cornice which includes sections of the dentil moulding missing minor natural splits to side panels, small patch repairs, small losses throughout including the cock beading on the drawers
A George II Walnut Foldover Card Table, mid 18th century, of serpentine-shape form, the hinged leaf enclosing a velvet interior with gaming wells, on shell-carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet85cm by 44cm by 71cmTable is a good colour. However, each corner is smiling numerous scratches to the top with small shrinkage. Split back left. Also patch repair back right, modern red base interior. Some further shrinkage splits around the Serpentine friezenumerous decay underneath, patch repairs visible from underneath
A George III Mahogany, Crossbanded, Boxwood and Ebony-Strung Oval Dining Table, late 18th century, the flip top pivoting on a gun barrel support, on four reeded legs with brass-capped toes and castors152cm by 108cm by 73cmGood quality timber two-piece top with slight gap in the top some small splitting and small patch repairs as photographed. The top does have some deep scratches and also general scratches to the polish which could be improved.block for pivoting table underneath has a splitgeneral scuffs to legs consistent with age
A Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th century, of five cases, gilt with a profusion of stylised foliage9cm highA Mixed Metal Snuffbox and Hinged Cover, Meiji period, of rectangular form, decorated with birds and objects5.5cm wideA Cloisonne Enamel Tray, Meiji period, of rounded rectangular form, decorated with a smoking Buddha, mushrooms and foliage in panels on a stylised foliate ground23.5cm wideA Similar Circular Dish, decorated with a theatrical scene in a blue panel on a cream ground with mons, birds and foliage31cm diameter (4)Inro lacking strings. Numerous edge chips, inside and out. Snuff box appears to be lacking some detail behind the bird on the cover (note the clean patch)Tray with the lower left rim heavily mishappen, massive losses to the enamel on the rear. Fine hair cracks.Dish some fine cracks.
♦ A Regency Mahogany Circular Breakfast Table, early 19th century, the plain frieze with moulded border pivoting on a platform base with fluted tapering support, carved socle and triform base, on carved claw feet with recessed castors130cm by 76cmSome small patch repairs around the platform base as photographed feet timber rather dry and faded top section variations in colour with some deep scratches and also a central area which is rather orange
~ A Late 19th Century Biedermeier-Style Walnut-Framed Two-Seater Sofa, recovered in gold striped silk, with padded back support and overstuffed seat between scrolled and reeded arm supports, the moulded seat rail flanked by rectangular tablets, on scrolled supports185cm by 67cm by 79cmFramework is slightly faded but uniform colour therefore cosmetically good some very small patch repairs as photographed upholstery generally good with just some slight markings on the overstuffed seat as photographed
A George I Walnut and Crossbanded Kneehole Desk, early 18th century, the crossbanded and moulded top above an oak-lined frieze drawer with six small drawers below, all between fluted and canted stiles and quarter-cut column supports around a central cupboard door, on a moulded plinth base with bracket feet92cm by 51cm by 80cm Reasonable colour throughout, deep scratches to the top.timber patch repairs to sides as photographs brasses seem original shrinkage splits to sides and front corners Section of moulding replaced
An 18th Century French Chestnut Serpentine Shaped Commode, with two short and two long drawers, above a leaf-carved apron and scrolled bracket feet110cm by 56cm by 77cmSome splitting throughput, patch repair to top old decay to front stiles see images later brasses with previous handle marks visible middle drawer patch repair
Owen Bowen ROI, PRCamA (1873-1967) Herdswoman droving the cows (1911) Signed, with artist's label verso, oil on canvas, 35cm by 45cm Provenance: Walker Galleries, HarrogateIn fully restored condition, fairly stiffly relined, cleaned and re-varnished. Now with light surface dirt and discoloured varnish in evidence. Paint in thin in areas, most notable to outer edges and central area of trees. Some frame rubbing to edges. A large patch of overpainting to just below centre of canvas around the trunk of the central tree and extending into the foliage above and right of this approx 8cm by 6cm, see images. Other smaller areas of retouching to the tree at the centre left tree and patches within the foreground. Other more minor and sporadic retouches elsewhere.
Arthur A Friedenson (1872-1955)"Scotch Fishing" St Monan's HarbourIndistinctly inscribed verso, oil on board, 25cm by 34cmIn an overall very good state of preservation, cleaned and re-varnished. There is an amount of underpainting with visible brushmarks in incongruous directions to surface paint, more notably across the left-hand vessel. Some of the darker tones denoting the rigging of the boats, the general outline and darker tones and shadows on the right-hand side may have received a little strengthening. This is not especially evident under a UV light. Odd isolated patch of fine stable cracquelure. Otherwise in a good and highly presentable state of preservation.
Ralph Hedley (1848-1913)Raspberry picking in a cottage garden Signed and dated (18)99, oil on canvas, 44.5cm by 34.5cmOn original canvas, has been cleaned. Two patch repairs to the reverse, both approx 4cm by 3cm (see images). Paint is slightly thin in places most notably to upper left corner where there is a slight loss of paint no more than 0.5cm across. Frame rubbing to edges, most notably along top edge and lower left edge. Sporadic areas of infilling/overpainting across canvas, most notably two areas corresponding to the patch repairs. Areas of retouching to the foliage in the upper right corner, small area in between the frame and the thatch roof, lower left corner next to the signature, an area in between the woman's outstretched arm and body and other smaller less notable areas elsewhere. Otherwise in a broadly good state of preservation.
Robert Russell MacNee RGI (1880-1952) Scottish Poultry in a sunlit farmyard Signed, indistinctly dated?, oil on canvas board, 33cm by 48.5cm In an overall good and stable state of preservation. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish, odd isolated patch fine stable cracquelure e.g. left-hand shadow parts of doorway into the cottage. Otherwise, no easily identifiable retouching under UV light which does not preclude the possibility of some minor intervention.
Frederick (Fred) William Mayor IS (1865-1916) Figure at rest beside a bridge Oil on canvas, 51cm by 62.5cmRelined, cleaned and re-varnished. The texture or weave of canvas is apparent across the expanse of sky, bridge, foreground, lower right corner which is assumed to be indicative of how the artist has thinly applied the paint. Small patch of slightly diagonal cracking within upper left-hand corner. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Otherwise in a good highly presentable state of preservation.
Miroir des Vertus et des Arts. Spiegel der Deugden en Konsten, Haarlem, 1706, small 4to, hand-coloured allegorical title and 66 FINE HAND-COLOURED EMBLEMATIC ILLUSTRATIONS, contemporary vellum. RARE.Miroir des Vertus et des Arts. Spiegel der Deugden en Konsten. Met Prenten en haar Uytlegging. In Frans en Duyts Digt. Haarlem: "Ambrosius Shevenenhuysen, Konst-verkoper in Zijl-straat," 1706. Small 4to (178 x 142mm). Additional hand-coloured engraved allegorical title, printed title with hand-coloured ornament, 66 FINE HAND-COLOURED EMBLEMATIC ILLUSTRATIONS, text in quatrains above each illustration in Dutch and below in French, unpaginated (light stain to the page with the tenth illustration, occasional light mainly marginal spotting and staining). Contemporary vellum, spine with black morocco lettering-piece gilt (bowed, patch of wear and circular stain to upper cover, with some other lighter staining). Provenance: William Cowburn (armorial bookplate); H. Drury, Harrow, 1818 (very small inscription at head of front free endpaper, with faint pencil signature). The copy in the British Library, also printed in Haarlem, is speculatively dated "[1685?]" and records only an engraved title page with no mention of illustrations. No other copies are recorded pre-dating 1706. The author of the verses is unknown. RARE. Not in Brunet or Lewine.
Arnison (Chris, binder).- Malory (Sir Thomas) Le Morte D'Arthur, facsimile reprint of Beardsley illustrated edition, illustrations, bound in dark green goatskin, by Chris Arnison, upper cover inlaid with bright green calf panel tooled with small crosses in gilt & red and with larger painted crosses & dabs in darker green, with irregular patch of red calf onlaid across upper part of panel and cover, spine with irregular shaped red calf label titled in black and four pairs of double raised bands, edges painted bright green with darker green dabs & crosses with small crosses in gilt as in panel, signed at foot of rear free endpaper, preserved in green goatskin-backed cloth drop-back box, irregular red calf label titled in gilt to spine, 4to (c.290 x 205mm.), Ware, Omega Books, 1985.⁂ Chris Arnison was trained by Trevor Hickman at the Leicester School of Printing in the 1970s.
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Churchill (Sir Winston Spencer) [The War Speeches], 7 vol., first editions, half-titles, frontispieces and plates, ink ownership name to title of Secret Session, the odd patch of foxing but generally clean, attractive modern crushed blue half morocco, spines gilt in compartments with red morocco labels, [Woods A66a, A89, A94, A101, A107, A112 & A114], 8vo, 1941-46.
Mid 18th Century Oyster Veneered Kneehole Desk Mid 18th century walnut and laburnum oyster veneered and feather-banded kneehole desk, cross banded and moulded rectangular top over an arrangement of seven drawers with brass bail handles, surrounding a recessed cupboard and secret drawer to the arched apron, standing on bracket feet77cm wide, 49cm deep, 77.5cm highPatch repairs to the oyster top, later handles.
Victorian Rosewood Canterbury Victorian rosewood and satinwood inlaid canterbury, three divisions supported by ring-turned supports, the corners surmounted by ebonised finials with ivory centres, single long frieze drawer with marquetry swags and brass handles, raised on turned legs with brass castors.Ivory declaration submission reference: M3T3YRET59.5cm wide, 38cm deep, 53.5cm highSome losses to the veneer with a coupe of patch repairs. See photos.
John SpeedeMap of Cambridgeshire, engraving, decorated with aerial plan of Cambridge, figures, coats of arms and crests, Bassett & Chiswell, 38 x 52cmThere is a tear with loss to the lower part of the centre crease. A paler patch under the Cambridge title in the upper left corner area. Time stained, crease across upper left corner, a few small tears/creases to margins, and a black mark to the upper area.
A SILVER GEORGE II STYLE CIRCULAR KETTLE ON STANDGOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LTD., LONDON 1932The kettle with a composition foliate capped scroll handle and domed finial to the ogee domed cover, the lobed body engraved with foliate decoration, the circular stand above a burner, with two securing pins and on four scroll legs37.5cm (14 3/4in) high2097g (67.4 oz) gross weighableProvenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Maker's mark to the body slightly rubbed, rest clearHandle tight Cover sits wellCover hinge goodBoth retaining pins presentTarnished patch to the body measuring 3.5cm longNo personal engravings or signs of erasures Engraved decoration crispThe kettle slightly wobbles in the standStands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A 19th century portrait miniature of two boys, both wearing blue jackets, inset into a possibly later tortoise shell patch box, glazed and with a gilt metal slip, the box 9cm in diameter, the ivory portrait miniature approx. 6.5cm diameter Ivory Submission reference V1HMNA42Some small areas of wear/paint losses to the surface. Notably to the boys hair, and parts of their blue jackets. Scratches and marks to the tortoise shell case, notably to the underside. Two small chips to the edge of the base.
Space. Apollo XII Collection. Alan Bean Signed 10 x 8 inch black and white photo. Richard Gordon Signed 10 x 8 inch colour photo. 10 x 8 inch colour photo showing the Conrad Gordon and Bean. A First Day Cover Postmarked 19 Nov 1969 Houston. Mission Patch and Mission Pin Badge. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.
Space. Apollo XV Collection. Al Worden Signed 10 x 8 inch colour photo. Al Worden signed personal FDC. Jim Irwin Signed Business Card. 2 Unsigned 10 x 8 inch colour space photos. 6 Postmarked and Stamped FDCs. Scott Worden and Irwin Mission Patch and pin badge. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.
Space. Apollo IX Collection. Rusty Schweickart Signed 10 x 8 inch colour photo. James McDivitt Signed Apollo 9 FDC. Unsigned 10 x 8 inch colour photo. Mission Patch included. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.
λ DOROTHEA SHARP (BRITISH 1874-1955)THE FAMILY OUTINGOil on canvasSigned (lower right)76.5 x 64cm (30 x 25 in.)Provenance:Private Collection, The Republic of Ireland (until 2010)Private Collection, UK Condition Report: A small patch of craquelure to the thick impasto in the lower right quadrant. A very minor bulge to the canvas in the lower left quadrant, hardly noticeable. Inspection under UV reveals no evidence of restoration or repair. In overall good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CRISP .577 CALIBRE AND 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION CAPE RIFLE, 30inch sighted damascus barrels fitted with rear leaf sights, engraved OCTAVIUS BOWKER QUEEN'S TOWN NO. 603, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the butt with patch box engraved with a stag, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, brass topped wooden ramrod. Works well on FC and HC with clean bores. Traces of colour to the locks, toe of butt chipped.
A 7-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY DEANE & SONS, 28.25inch sighted damascus barrels border and scroll engraved breeches and tang, border and scroll engraved signed bolted locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the stock stamped J. TAYLOR to either side and with scroll engraved patch box, brass topped wooden ramrod. Works crisply on FC and HC with clean bores.
A SCARCE 15-BORE FLINTLOCK TARGET RIFLE BY BRANDER & POTTS, 30.25inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with shrouded foresight and adjustable rear peep sights, multi-groove rifling, gold lined breech, touch hole and pan, border engraved stepped and bolted lock set with a gold maker's poincon, some original colour, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, decorated with stands of arms, steel ramrod. Works well on FC and HC, good rifling, cleanish bore with some pitting, salt and pepper pitting to barrel and some mounts. Patch box appears fixed shut with two star engraved screws. Brander and Potts in Partnership 1825 to 1832 at 70 Minories.
A GOOD CASED .450 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PRESENTATION RIFLE BY JAMES WILKINSON & SON, 30inch sighted damascus barrel engraved with the manufacturer's details and fitted with blued rear leaf and ladder sights, border engraved case colour hardened breech with platinum vent, stamped with the serial no. 5939, border and finely scroll engraved bolted lock signed WILKINSON & SON, half stocked with crisply chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the butt with good traces of original blued finish, the trigger guard with fine pineapple finial and the tang engraved with the serial no. 5959, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined case, with maker's trade label and complete with planished tin rifle flask, large cap tin with label, oil bottle, ball mould, flanged bullet mould, plain hollow back bullet mould, patch tin, wad tin, two-piece cleaning rod, secondary loading rod, printed loading instructions, turnscrew and key to the case, this of brass mounted mahogany construction, the lid inset with a large circular presentation plaque, PRESENTED BY THE British Government TO M: CHARLES LOUIS BENJAMIN GABRIE in acknowledgement of important Services rendered on occasion of the Wreck of the British Store Ship Enchantress FEBRUARY 20.21. 1861. Works well on FC and HC with a clean bright bore.
A .451 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE, 33inch sighted barrel fitted with rear match ladder sights, adjustable fore-sight, blade lacking, engraved WHITWORTH PATENT, the left side of the breech with the serial no. 377, this repeated inaide the patch box cover, bolted lock engraved WHITWORTH RIFLE CO. MANCHESTER and with the wheat sheaf emblem at the tail, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, regulation steel mounts, the left side of the butt with large vacant white metal presentation escutcheon. Good on FC and HC with clean bore. Generally a very crisp gun with some original colour - nipple, barrel tang screw and loading rod lacking.
A GOOD SCARCE .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION BRUNSWICK RIFLE, this Belgian Contract Russian example by P. J. Malherbe of Liege, serial no. 872 and with 30inch sighted browned damascus barrel fitted with bayonet bar and pivoting rear sight, border engraved signed back action lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the wrist with escutcheon bearing the cypher of Nicholas I, the butt plate tang with Imperial eagle and serial no. 872, the inside of the patch box cover stamped 9748, one interior compartment with inked no.69, steel ramrod. See the National Army Museum accession no. NAM. 1962-06-28-1 for an identical example captured at Bomarsund during the Crimean War.
A CRISP .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY G. H. DAW, 24.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, engraved with the manufacturer's details on the sighting flat, border and scroll engraved breech and tang, platinum vent, the border and finely scroll engraved signed lock rounded and contoured to match the rounded half stock, chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 3064, the butt with foliate engraved patch box, the oval white metal escutcheon engraved with a crest of a winged bird or phoenix emerging from a coronet, brass topped steel ramrod. Works crisply on FC and HC with a clean bore.
A Chelsea oval honeycomb moulded stand and a Chelsea-Derby two-handled vase the stand with vine leaf and branch handles, painted with insects, circa 1755, 28cm [chip to one handle, restored section to rim]; the vase painted with panels of flower sprays reserved on a turquoise ground, patch marks, circa 1775, 17cm [one handle with glue repair] 2.
A set of four retro vintage 20th century circa 1970s leather & metal Eiffel dining chairs in the manner of Charlotte Perriand 'Chair Les Arcs'. The set comprising of two black leather with tan cross stitching chairs, together with a patch effect tartan & tan chair, & a dark brown chairs. All raised on black tubular. Eiffel effect, supports. Each measuring approx. 80cm x 45cm x 35cm.
A SUBSTANTIAL 18-BORE PERCUSSION CONTINENTAL SPORTING RIFLE, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, probably German and converted to percussion, with browned, heavy 36in. octagonal barrel, white metal dove-tailed fore-sight, dove-tailed standing leaf rear-sight with long extension foot, engraved colour hardened breech-block with carved and moulded snail and integral engraved top-tang, borderline engraved lock with nipple guard operating on the original frizzen spring, scroll engraved tail, scroll engraved hammer, French walnut full-stock with carved raised cheek-piece, skip-chequered wrist and fore-end inlaid with white metal nails at the points, en-suite sliding lid to the patch-box, engraved iron furniture including scrolled lower tang, double set triggers, swivels for sling and replacement ramrod. * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A FINE AND SCARCE 50-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED 'PEA-RIFLE' BY JOSEPH LANG, serial no. 741, circa 1850, with 27in. side by side barrels, the flat top-rib fitted with a dove-tailed white metal beaded fore-sight and a gold lined triple-leaf flush folding rear-sight, the breech-end of rib signed 'JOSEPH LANG, HAYMARKET, LONDON', engraved breech-blocks with platinum lines and vented plugs, fully scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks (traces of colour) signed 'JOSEPH LANG', sliding safes behind the engraved slab-sided hammers, figured walnut half-stock (some heavy bruising) chequered at the wrist and fitted with a white metal plain patch-box, engraved iron furniture (much finish remaining), chequered spur to lower tang and brass tipped mahogany ramrod.
A CASED 32-BORE TWO-GROOVE PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY PURDEY, serial no. 4862, for 1853, with twin-groove rifled browned 30in. damascus barrels, the top-rib with traces of signature only, long bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, scroll engraved rib-end, single platinum line interrupted by the rib at breech together with two engraved bands and platinum vents, fully engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved bar-action locks signed 'PURDEY' (areas of shallow pitting and frosting), sliding safes forwards of the scroll engraved slab-sided dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, raised cheek-piece, crested iron patch-box to right hand side of butt (pitted), engraved and chequered iron heel-plate, iron trigger-guard bow with chequered tang spur and brass mounted mahogany matching number ramrod; together with a walnut case, partially relined in red baize, facsimile 'J. Purdey' trade-label and containing a leather-covered white metal topped James Dixon bag-shaped powder flask, a period cap-tin, various nipple-keys, a ball-mould numbered 5140 and marked to 'H. D. Ingilly' and sundry other accessories.
AN EXTREMELY RARE .177 WESTLEY-RICHARDS 'HIGHEST POSSIBLE CONCENTRIC' AIR-PISTOL, serial no. 1068, circa 1925, with 7 1/4in. concealed brass smooth-bore barrel, external sighted air-chamber of concentric spring-piston design (strong amount of original finish with a corrosion patch over the address) and stamped 'WESTLEY RICHARDS' "HIGHEST POSSIBLE" AIR PISTOL', together with 'PAT 178048-21' on the left hand side, blued open frame design with the cocking lever forming the trigger-guard, diminutive black hard rubber chequered grips, barrel assembly release catch and cocking assist lever mounted on the back-strap, good amount of finish throughout. Pre-1939
A Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk with six drawers, deep shoe case and hanging space with hangers 112 x 56 x 56cmsshoe box lid not shutting flushcreases on handles to drawerusual wear and tear from being used on outsidestickers and residue glue on casequite scuffed on standing rails and scuffed a bit on some edgeslooks like damp patch on 1 panel
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