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Lot 309
A 15ct gold locket and chain, 15ct gold ladies wristwatch on 9ct gold mesh bracelet, a seal with mother of pearl handle etc. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)Condition: Both the locket and the chain are 15ct, they are not hallmarked, no image inside. 15ct watch winds and runs. No inner cover, no inscription.Watch bracelet is hallmarked. Weight of gold locket and chain is 5.9g approx, 9ct mesh bracelet is 8g approx.
Lot 337
Modern Ingersoll gentleman's wristwatch, a vintage Everite gentleman's wristwatch, a ladies or boys wristwatch and a ladies gold plated rotary wristwatch, silver plated baby feeding spoon and pusher, naval button, silver bladed fruit knife with mother of pearl scales, two portrait sketches of military officers signed 'Loris', Ministry of Food National ration book and a motorcycle fuel ration book. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
Lot 112
δ Steve McCurry (b.1950)Fisherman on the the Lake, MyanmarUnique Giclee printed in colours, 2011, signed, titled and dated in black ink verso, on Hahnemuhle Pearl paper mounted to museum board, the full sheet printed to the edges, 95 x 135mm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4in) (framed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 120
δ Jonas Mekas (1922-2019)Holy Fools (John Lennon)Digital pigment print in colours, 2012, signed in black ink, from the edition of 50, on Hahnemuehle Fine Art pearl paper, published by the Serpentine Gallery, London, with margins, sheet 355 x 279mm (14 x 11in) (framed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 175
δ Paddy Summerfield (b.1947)Elsewhere WorldUnique Giclee photograph, 2018, signed in black ink verso, on Hahnemuhle Pearl museum board, 100 x 150mm (9 7/8 x 5 7/8in) (framed)Provenance:Art on a Postcard, 2018δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 176
δ Chris Frazer Smith (b.1963)The AtonementUnique Giclee photograph, 2019, signed, titled and dated in blue ink verso, on Hahnemuhle Pearl museum board, 100 x 150mm (9 7/8 x 5 7/8in) (framed)Provenance:Art on a Postcard, 2019Note:Chris Frazer Smith was commissioned to take the photographs for Ian McEwan's book 'The Atonement' in 2001.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 12
Gruber, Vienna. A fine and rare continental gold key wind concealed watch in the form of a perfume bottle with polychrome enamel and pearl decorationDate: Circa 1800Movement: Gilt full plate fusée verge, plain 3-arm balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: White enamel, black Roman numerals, black outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2, blued steel spade handsCase: Continental gold in the form of a perfume bottle, engraved and decorated with polychrome enamel and foliate designs, pinched waist with ring of pearls with chain and enamel ring, enamel and pearl tassels to the top and painted polychrome enamel Roman scene of a pair of loversSigned: MovementSize: 26mm x 41mmFootnotes:As a field, novelty timepieces can be traced as far back as the 15th Century and were created to amuse wealthy courtiers and nobles as well as pacify foreign dignitaries. This creative arm of watchmaking is vast and over the century's timepieces have found their way into nearly every inanimate object that can be thought of. Their ultimate form has only been limited by the imagination of their maker and in some cases that seems to have been infinite. From pistols, walking canes and scent flasks to spyglasses, telescopes and perfume bottles, such as the present lot, the variety of concealed watches makes them a fascinating subsection of horology to collect.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 135
Breguet. A fine lady's 18K white gold and diamond set automatic wristwatchModel: Reine de NaplesReference: 8918Date: Purchased 20th July 2018Movement: 26-jewel Cal.537/3 automatic, No.0081255Dial: Mother of pearl, exploding black Arabic numerals, diamond set 6, eccentric guilloché engraved minute chapter, blued steel Breguet handsCase: Polished oval, exhibition back secured by 6 screws, diamond set bezel, reeded band, diamond set crown at 4, t-bar lugsStrap/Bracelet: Black Breguet crocodile leatherBuckle/Clasp: Diamond set signed 18K white gold buckle and folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movement Size: 29mm x 36mm Accompaniments: Breguet box, outer card, Certificate of Origin and Warranty, Precious Stones Certificate, spare Breguet satin strap, Instruction bookletFootnotes:The Reine de Naples collection, first launched in 2002, pays homage to one of the horological achievements Abraham-Louis Breguet puts his name to - that of the first ever wristwatch. First commissioned in 1810, Breguet completed and delivered his wristwatch to his esteemed client the Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat, on the 5th October 1812. Caroline Murat, often known as Caroline Bonaparte, was the sister to Napoleon and was a great lover of the arts.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y RY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 14
Mugnier, Rue de la Loy. A rare and unusual continental gold and seed pearl set key wind open face pocket watch with enamel decoration and virgule escapementDate: Circa 1800Movement: Rare virgule escapement, plain 3-arm balance, unusual wheel bridge set upDial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute divisions, gilt handsCase: Hinged round, blue enamel to reverse with riverside scene, seed pearl set bezels, blue and white enamel decorated stem, cuvette No.318Signed: CuvetteSize: 51mm Accompaniments: Outer case with exhibition glassFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 230
A Damascus mother of pearl inlaid occasional table, together with another eastern bone inlaid table CONDITION REPORT: Damascus table with some small losses to wooden inlay. Mother of pearl inlay also with some losses and makeshift replacements. Bone inlaid table with rather wobbly structure. One leg coming away from the table top slightly which needs clamping/glueing. Strip of wood broken off from underside of top on one corner. Watermarks to top.
Lot 176
A full-sized French violin by Louis-Nicolas Souchette,late 19th century, with a single piece back and double purfle, inscribed internally 'Prepare par N.L. Souchette a Angers m. 1869',the back 35.5cm,together with a bow,unmarked, with mother-of-pearl mounted frog and in a painted pine case (3)Condition report: Sound post loose. Some splits, wear and scratches. Please see additional photos for reference to condition.
Lot 18
A Georgian 15ct gold and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife,the blade and mounts gold, the handles with inset dots and ovals, in a gilt tooled green leather case,open 17cm longFor a similar knife, described as Sheffield c.1790-1800, see Simon Moore 'Pocket Fruit Knives', 2008, pl.5.54, p.125. Condition report: Blade has scuffing, scratches, case rubbed,
Lot 19
A French gold and mother-of-pearl fruit knife,of Berge type, with silver and steel blades, the steel one stamped with a trident, the grip diagonally striped with gold wire and flower heads, in a green shagreen case,open 21cm long approximatelyFor an example of similar decoration, see Simon Moore, 'Pocket Fruit Knives' pl.2.46, p.35.
Lot 20
A Georgian silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife and fork,lion passant and duty marks (only), with bright-cut decoration, the handles with inset dots, in a double red leather case,open 18cm longCondition report: See additional images.Cases with losses and creases.Both 'snap' into half and full open position.Both close completely and fit into case without difficulty.Case with scuffs, surface losses, mis-shapen corners.Hinges and snaps o.k. Fork a little stiff.
Lot 21
A mother-of-pearl and silver folding fruit knife and fork set,Georgian duty mark and lion passant only, back of blades engraved, in a red leather case,open 15cm long Condition report: Engraved decoration cuts through duty mark on knifeFork has damage to silve mountCase has oveall wear and some slight losses
Lot 217
A Syrian parquetry, bone and mother-of-pearl inlaid table, 20th century, Damascus, of octagonal form, decorated all-over with geometric designs, and set with a single short drawer, 43cm diameter51cm highCondition report: Losses to inlays on top.Cracks and areas of lifting to veneer.Surface scratches and knocks and some signs of water staining.
Lot 23
Three silver and mother-of-pearl combination folding fruit knives,the first by William Needham, Sheffield 1902 and 1903,with orange peeler, inscribed 'Patent Orange Peeler Rd 389455'the second by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1893,with nut pick,the third by Sutherland and Roden, Sheffield 1901 and 1907,with button hook,together with a silver-plated folding fruit peeler, by Elkington,stamped 'Pat. No. 3812' open 10.5-19cm long (4)
Lot 24
Three silver and mother-of-pearl combination folding fruit knives,the first with nutpick and with engraved handles.by M..B.., Birmingham 1889, the second with orange peeler,by William Needham, Sheffield 1901,blade by Saunders and Shepherd Ltd., 1902,inscribed 'Patent Orange Peeler Rd389455',the third with cutter/peeler,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1929,each open approximately 15.5cm long (3)Condition report: The last has split through mother of pearl, all have minor scratching and scuffing to blades
Lot 25
Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit forks and a knife,the first with lion passant and duty marks (only) the handles wtih silver dot and engraving,the second with handles with engraved flower decoration, one side with five inlaid silver dots,by George Unite, Sheffield 1871,the third also by George Unite, Sheffield 1877,the handles of this and the knife carved with cornucopias of fruit,the fourth, a knife,by John Yeomans Cowlishall, Sheffield 1887,open 13-15.5cm long (4) Condition report: the first fork has long crack to one handle and also crack to other handle
Lot 26
Four silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives and forks,the first a pair, c.1800, with lion passant and duty marks (only), each with engraved border and owner's monograms, in a double red leather case,the second, a knife, in a blue case with Glasgow retailer's stamp,by Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1869,the third, a dividing knife and fork, with engraved handles,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1932, each open 15cm long approximately (4) Condition report: The first with blade nick to knife and rubbed lion passant markboth cases with rubbed edges
Lot 27
Five silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives and a fork,the first, with double-sided silver crown cap and carved anthemion handles,by Thomas Sansom, Sheffield 1826,the second, with diagonal ribbed handles,by White, Henderson & Co., Sheffield 1844,the third, one side of the blade with engraved decoration,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1889,the fourth,by Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1896,the fifth, with nut pick and nobbled handles,by William Needham, Sheffield 1907, the sixth, a fork, lion passant and duty marks (only, partially obscured) with bright-cut decoration and pinned diamond pattern to the handles,open 13-15.5cm long (6)Condition report: the first with wear, hole to crown cap and blade nicksthe second with tiny insert repair to handle and heavy scratching to end of blade
Lot 28
Four silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first,with orange peeler, inscribed 'Patent Orange Peeler rd. 399455',by William Needham, Sheffield 1904,the second with nut pick,by JR, Birmingham 1884 (?),the third and fourth with nobbled handles,by Villiers & Jackson, Sheffield 1892 and 1896,open 12.5-15cm long (4)Condition report: The second with tiny blade nicks and damage to one handlethe third has damage to blade point
Lot 29
Six silver-mounted folding fruit knives and forks in cases,the first, a knife with lion passant and incuse duty mark for 1784/85, with moulded ivory handles, and engraved blade back, case inscribed 'Davis, Jeweller, Halifax',the second and third, forks with tortoiseshell handles, with lion passant and duty marks only,the fourth and fifth, forks with mother-of-pearl handles, with lion passant and duty marks only,the sixth, a knife, with mother-of-pearl handles and a second steel blade,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1902,open 13-15.5cm long (6)Condition report: The larger tortoiseshell fork has crack near hinge
Lot 30
Five silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with lion passant and duty marks (only), with engraved blade back and ribbed handles,the second, with owner's initials,by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1855,the third, with plain handle,by Hukin & Fenton, Sheffield 1864, the fourth, with engraved handles,by James Fenton, Sheffield 1866, the fifth, with engraved handles and owner's initials,by Henry Williamson Ltd, Sheffield 1895,12-14cm long (5) Condition report: the second with heavily scratched blade and chip to edgethe fourth with weak spring and cracks through both handles and chips
Lot 31
Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives and a fork,the first, with diagonal ribbing,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1869,the second, with orange peeler, inscribed 'Patent Orange Peeler rd. 389455',by William Needham and S & S Ltd., Sheffield 1901 and 1902,the third, with nut pick, shaped handles and owner's name 'Ida',by William Hazlet, Sheffield 1902,the fourth, a fork, with lion passant and maker's marks (only), open 13-15cm long (4)Condition report: The first with bent blade tipthe fourth with rubbed marks
Lot 32
Five silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives and a fork,the first, of fan shape, the small steel blade stamped 'GR' and 'Rodgers',Sheffield 1823(?),the second, with nut pick,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1897,the third, with nobbled handles,by Hilliard and Thomason, Chester 1898, the fourth, with nobbled handles,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1908,the fifth, a fork, with lion passant and duty marks (only), with engraved decoration and horizontal ribbing,open 13-14.5cm long (5)Condition report: The first with through crack to handle on one sidethe fifth with damage to blade tip and tiny slice off one nobble
Lot 33
Four silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, a dividing knife and fork pair, inscribed 'J Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, patent 14520', by John Deakin & Sons (James and William), Sheffield 1900,the second, with two silver blades, one with a serrated edge, with owner's initials,by Deakin & Francis Ltd., Birmingham 1888,the third, with hooked peeler blade,by Henry Williamson Ltd., Birmingham 1911,the fourth, with nutpick and silver blade,by William Needham, Sheffield 1906 and 1907,open 14.5-15.5cm long (4)Condition report: the third with replaced mother of pearl piece at end
Lot 34
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with engraved handles and owner's initials,by Henry Atkin & John Oxley, Sheffield 1838,the second, with shaped and carved handles,by Henry Archer, Sheffield 1847,the third, with plain handle,by William Needham, Sheffield 1900,the fourth, with shaped and engraved handles,by Thomas Marples, Sheffield 1899,the fifth, with engraved blade back and owner's initials,by Arthur Worral Staniforth, Sheffield 1926,the sixth, with carved rope border handles,by Hilliard & Thomason, Chester 1898, open 14.5-16cm long (6)Condition report: The second with slightly weak spring
Lot 35
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with engraved blade backs and engraved foliate and silver dot handles,by Thomas Freeman, Birmingham 1845,the second, with shaped and carved handles,by Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1853,the third, with shaped and carved handles with silver dots, by Henry Atkin, Sheffield 1856,the fourth, with carved diamond pattern and silver dot handles,by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1877, the fifth, with engraved blade (one side),by Thomas Marples, Birmingham 1888(?),the sixth, with diagonal ribbed handles,by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1894,open 15.5-16.5cm long (6)Condition report: the first with three tiny dots missingthe fourth with damage to blade pointthe fifth with split through centre of one handle
Lot 36
Nine silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with engraved blade and handles.by Samuel Roberts (possibly), Sheffield 1829, the second, with engraved diamond pattern and silver dot handles,by Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1862,the third, with engraved blade and handles,by Brown & Clark, (overstamped) Sheffield 1874,the fourth, with engraved handles,by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1868,the fifth, with engraved blade and handles,by Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1848, the sixth, with engraved handles,by L..B.., Sheffield 1902, the seventh, with engraved handles,by William Needham, Sheffield 1903, the eighth, with engraved handles,by Charles William Fletcher, Sheffield 1924,the eighth, with carved diamond and silver dot pattern,by Henry Wigfull (possibly) Sheffield 1901, open 10.5-15cm long (9)Condition report: the first with rubbed maker's mark and damaged blade pointthe third with makers mark overstamped and rubbed lion passant
Lot 39
Eight silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first,Sheffield 1814,the second, with engraved blade backs and handles, initialled,by Law, Oxley & Atkin, Sheffield 1820s, the third, with lion passant and duty marks (only), with engraved blade backs,the fourth, with engraved handles,by Henry Atkin & John Oxley, Sheffield 1830,the fifth, early Victorian, with engraved blade backs and initialled handle, by William Nowill (probably), Sheffield assay, the sixth, with shield escutcheon,by Harrison Brothers and Howson (probably) Sheffield 1896,the seventh,by John Yeoman Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1907,the eighth,by William Needham, Sheffield 1929,open 10.5-15cm long (8)Condition report: the first with indecipherable marksthe second with small crack to one handlethe third with solder and damage to mount under blade and tiny chips to handlesthe fourth with possible alteration to one end of handles?
Lot 40
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with lion passant and duty marks (only) the blade with presentation monograms, the handles with inlaid dots,the second, with engraved blade backs and foliate engraved handles, inscribed 'A Stewart',by Gervaise Wheeler, Birmingham 1837,the third, the blade with foliate engraving and inscribed 'Presented to Mr J Morton late Postmaster of Spilsby as a token of respect from the Messengers of that Office, Sept. 20th 1851',by George Unite, Birmingham 1851,the fourth, with carved patterned handles and inset shield,by John Sherwood & Sons, Sheffield 1875, the fifth, with carved hatching to handles and inscribed 'H Molony',by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1887, the sixth, the blade with bird and foliate engraving, the handles with diamond pattern and silver dot decoration,by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1901, 12.5-15.5cm long (6)Condition report: the first with corner crack to one handlethe second with many tiny blade nicksthe fourth with distorted blade and nicks
Lot 41
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first one, large, with lion passant and duty marks (only) with plain handle,the second, with two further blades, one part file,by Joseph Law (probably), Sheffield 1837, the third, with shaped and engraved handle,by Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1871,the fourth, the handles with longitudinal ribbing and inscribed 'Jubilee Souvenir', the blade inscribed 'Roots and Fruits', by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1896, the fifth, with shaped and engraved foliate handles, the blade inscribed 'FEG to ESC',by James Fenton, Birmingham 1860, the sixth, with diagonally carved beadwork handles,by Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1865, open 13.2-20.5cm long (6)Condition report: the first with some repair to mount at blade hingethe third with tiny edge chip to handle
Lot 42
Five silver, mother-of-pearl and horn folding fruit knives, a penknife and two others,the first, with lion passant and duty mark (only) with hatched horn handle,the second, with carved stiff feather handles, inscribed 'A Engall',by Thomas Sansom, Sheffield 1833, the third, with shaped engraved blade,by Robert Pringle & Sons, Sheffield 1913, the fourth, the blade inscribed 'Clarice from Grandpa and Grandma, 8 Nov. 1903', the handle with engraved decoration, silver dot work and monogrammed shield,by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1911, the fifth, with shaped and foliate engraved handle,by M Brs, Sheffield 1909, a silver penknife with two steel blades, andtwo folding fruit knives with mother-of-pearl handles, blades unmarked,open 13.5-17cm long (8)
Lot 43
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with lion passant and duty marks (only) with silver gilt blade,the second, with shaped and foliate carved handles,by George Unite, Birmingham 1857, the third, with shaped and carved handles,by Manton & Cook, Sheffield 1871 the fourth, with round blade end,by William Needham, Sheffield 1906,the fifth, with shaped and foliate engraved blade and handles,by Charles William Fletcher, Sheffield 1904,the sixth, the rounded end blade inscribed 'rd 520588',by Henry Williamson Ltd., Sheffield 1909, 11.7-15.4cm long (6)Condition report: the first with crack across one handle and scratched and dented blade edgethe second with blade nicksthe third with chip to one handle edge
Lot 44
Six silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with lion passant and duty marks (only) with engraved blade backs, the handles with inlaid decoration and inscribed 'Mary',the second, with lion passant and duty marks (only) the handles with inlaid decoration,the third, with shaped and carved scroll handles and inscribed initials,by George Unite, Sheffield 1855,the fourth, with shaped and foliate engraved handles and initials,by Robert Martin & Edward Hall, Sheffield 1870, the fifth, with piqué work and engraved foliate handles,by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1878, the sixth, with foliate engraved handles,by Maurice Baum (possibly) Sheffield 1918,12-18cm long (6)Condition report: the second with slight crack to one handlethe sixth with replaced area to one handle at blade hinge end
Lot 45
Five various silver folding fruit knives and a fork,the first, unhallmarked, with two blades and horn handles, inscribed 'Huett Johnson 27 Mar 1770',the second, attributed to Andrew Davidson, with 'AD' and portcullis mark, the handles with foliate decoration,the third, with shaped mother-of-pearl handle and initialled shield,by Aaron Hadfield (probably), Sheffield 1847,the fourth, with tortoiseshell handles,by Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield 1881,the fifth, one handle with enamelled rose head decoration, hallmarked three times,by William Needham, Sheffield 1912, the sixth, the fork, double struck for 1797/1798, with lion passant,open 13-20cm long (6)For a discussion of Scottish silversmith Andrew Davidson, see 'The Finial', vol. 19/06, August 2009.Condition report: The first with damage to horn handles at ends and some fillerThe second with chip on end rivetThe third with damaged handle backThe fifth with poorly struck maker's mark and wear to silver caps on handlesThe sixth with tiny black dots to edges of enamel
Lot 46
Five silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, with double struck duty mark for 1797/1798 and lion passant,the second, with double struck duty mark for 1797/1798, lion passant and monogrammed shield to handle,the third, with crosshatched and silver dot handles,no maker's mark, Sheffield 1817, the fourth, a combination knife and fork, initialled 'M.G.H.',by William Nowill, Sheffield 1829, the fork stamped 'JN' for John Needham,the fifth, with shaped and engraved handles and initialled 'E.J.W.'.by James Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1881 (possibly, but no duty mark?),open 14-18.5cm long (5)For 'double struck' references, see 'Pocket Fruit Knives', by Simon Moore, p.88.Condition report: The third with slightly bent blade tip and dull mark on one handlethe fourth with scratched blade to one side
Lot 469
Philippe Mercier (French, 1689-1760) Portrait of a lady, half length, in a gold dress and blue cloak, with pearl stomacherSigned with initials and dated 1742 l.r., oil on canvas, in a painted feigned oval74 x 61cmProvenance: From a Suffolk country house;Sotheby's, 17 March 1971, Lot 63, and 27 October 1971, Lot 52, where acquired by the vendor.Literature: John Ingamells and Robert Rainer, 'A Catalogue of the Paintings, Drawings and Etchings of Philip Mercier', Walpole Society, p.38, No. 122, XLVI 1976-78, 'location unknown, 74 x 61 HL young woman to half rt. in blue and gold dress, within a painted oval, signed and dated PM f. ano. 1742'.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas is in plane with good tension. There are numerous old tears across the canvas which have been repaired. Retouchings in these areas are slightly matte and discoloured but generally acceptable. There are a few small, scattered retouching across the surface. The varnish is old and yellowed but generally even. There are a few scattered losses to the gilding on the frame.
Lot 47
Six folding fruit knives with silver and steel double blades,the first, French of Berge type, with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl handles, inlaid with silver and gold, including stars and clubs, blade stamped 'HUARD A NANCY',open 20cm long,the second, also French and of Berge type, with tortoiseshell handles, blade stamped 'READ',the third, with mother-of-pearl handles and gold caps and a long blade at each end,the fourth, with mother-of-pearl handles, stamped with lion passant and duty marks (only).the fifth, with mother-of-pearl handles, in a leather case,by Charles William Fletcher & Sons Ltd., Sheffield 1917, the sixth, with mother-of-pearl handles, with three blades, two steel ones stamped 'Joseph Westby, Sheffield',by James Yeomans Cowlishall, Sheffield 1928,15-20cm long (6)For comparison, see Simon Moore, 'Pocket Fruit Knives', 2008, pp. 30 and 31.Condition report: First - mother of pearl handle split through and repaired and filled, small nicks to steel blade, rivets differ. blades don't look in placeSecond - silver caps worn, blades don't look in placethird - silver blade bent, gold caps rubbed through in placesfifth - small steel blade rusty, nicks to silver blade, discolouration to gripsixth - both steel blades with some rust
Lot 48
Five silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives,the first, and largest, with engraved blade and handles, with iron mounts,the second, with lion passant and duty marks (only), the handle monogrammed,the third, with engraved and shaped handles,by Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1846, the fourth, one of the engraved handles with a bird mount,by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1841, the fifth, with engraved blade, the handles carved with crown and feathers,by W.. & C.., Sheffield 1844, open 16-22cm long (5)Condition report: The fourth has a weak blade spring, all have minor scuffing and scratches to bladesThe fifth has damaged blade point and spring is ineffective. Duty mark rubbed away
Lot 49
Four Victorian carved mother-of-pearl and silver folding fruit knives,each with shaped and engraved handles and in a leather case, the first, inscribed 'E.E.Todd',by Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1844,the second, inscribed 'Maggie Galloway',by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1865, the third, the blade inscribed 'Forget me not', the handles with diamond engraving and monogram,by Thomas Marples, Sheffield 1868, the fourth,by Thomas Marples (probably), Birmingham 1872, open 15-16cm long (4)Thomas Marples was based in Sheffield, but seemed to have used both assay offices.Condition report: The third has blade that doesn't quite closethe fourth has weak spring
Lot 104
TWO UNASCRIBED LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CADDY SPOONS (an Art Nouveau example, initialled, and a smaller example with a lug handle, inscribed "Dec 24 1855-1905") and a quantity of non-precious caddy spoons in a variety of materials (mother of pearl, resin, plated, metal, etc) including two Tasmanian, Huon pine examples, the Art Nouveau silver example 3.75" (9.5 cms) long; 1.5 oz weighable silver (lot)
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