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Click here to subscribeAn early Victorian Irish burr walnut and mahogany inlay folding card table, circa 1840, shamrock shape fold-over top satinwood strung with twist movement, enclosing a lined playing surface, supported on a carved baluster lobe column, raised on a quadripartite base with four cabriole feet on brass castors. 75cm H x 92cm W x 47cm D (94cm unfolded)
A pair of fine gilt bronze wall appliques to a design by Jean Hauré, in Louis XVI taste, 19th century, each with a central putto caryatid playing pipes, descending to acanthus cast arms with scrolls terminating in flowerheads, issuing from berried and wrythen backplates, each stamped with initials 'TT' and 'CH' to the rear, 44cm high excluding later elec4trical fitments, 26cm wide, 14cm protuberanceThe model from which these appliques take their inspiration was designed by Hauré for the Château de St. Cloud. While trained as a sculptor, Jean Hauré is best known for the furniture and objets d'art he made as maître-fondeur for the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne from 1785-88. A pair of appliques of nearly identical design are in the Jones Collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum. For a similar pair, see Christie's London, Quai d'Orsay, Paris - An Apartment by Jacques Grange, 19 November 2010, lot 606 (£4,375).Please note, the date of these wall appliques should read '19th century' and not as stated in the printed catalogueCondition Report: Later drilled and wired for electricity.The wall lights bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The gilding looks as though it may at one point have been refreshed. The flowerheads may at one point have been reattached, as there is a resinous residue to their backs.one of the writhing floral stems is a little loose, it looks as though the bolt to the rear has been damaged. Some looseness to one of the arms. This can presumably be easily addressed. One of the scrolls is slightly bent, and there is also a darker patch possibly casting inconsistency or repair to the thinner part of this section.Overall these are in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany triple folding games and tea table, circa 1760, the triple hinged 'eared' top opening once to a plain surface, opening again to a baize playing surface and counter wells, above a plain frieze, on cabochon and C-scroll carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in carved lion paw feet, 74cm high, 85cm wide, 41cm deep (when closed)
A pair of George III figured mahogany and crossbanded card tables, circa 1790, in the manner of Thomas Sheraton, each hinged demi-lune top opening to a baize playing surface, above a sectional frieze, on rectangular tapering legs, terminating in spade feet, each 73cm high, 92cm wide, 44cm deep (when closed) Provenance: Sotheby's, Collection of Colonel Preston, 2nd February 1962
A George II mahogany concertina action card table, circa 1755, the hinged rectangular top with floral moulded edge, opening to a baize playing surface, above a plain frieze and gadrooned apron, on acanthus and cabochon carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in lion paw feet, 73cm high, 91cm wide, 45cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old splits and chips. Small amounts of filler used in places. Larger crack running across approximately half of the top. Baize inset surface is a replacement. It has some wear, discolourations and a few small holes. Some evidence of old worm to underside. Slender block of timber applied to underside of one foot. Some later supporting block to underside. One of these blocks is lacking. Some veneer repairs and sections re-stuck to edge of the inside of the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of George III mahogany and satinwood folding card tables, circa 1790, each hinged demi-lune top opening to baize inset playing surface, above the sectional frieze, on tapering square section legs, terminating in spade feet, each 73cm high, 91cm wide, 44cm deep (when open)Provenance: Purchased L Lowenthal, 4 St James' London, 1958
Y A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry card table, circa 1820, with foliate brass inlay throughout, the hinged rectangular top with rounded corners, rotating and opening to a baize inset playing surface, above a tapering rectangular stem, on a concave sided rectangular base and four outswept tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 75cm high, 91cm wide, 45cm deep
Y A pair of Regency rosewood card tables, circa 1825, in the manner of William Trotter, each hinged rectangular top rotating and opening to a baize inset playing surface, above a tablet moulded frieze, the U-shaped support on a patera terminal and four acanthus carved outswept tapering legs, terminating in lion paw cast caps and castors, each 72cm high, 90.5cm wide, 43cm deepFor a closely related pair of card tables see, Christie's, London, English Furniture, 8th July 1999, Lot 115 (£25,300).
A George II mahogany folding card table, circa 1750, the hinged rectangular top opening to baize inset playing surface, above a plain frieze, on foliate carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in claw on ball feet, 73cm high, 86cm wide, 43cm deep (when closed) For a remarkably similar example of card table see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture and Carpets, 24th November 2005, Lot 21 (£7,200). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Baize inset playing surface is later replaced. It has the expected wear, some discolouartions and is cut along the line of the fold. Some old veneer repairs to frieze. Sections of loss to veneer at 'teeth' of hinged rear frieze. Some later blocks to underside. Glue reside visible to underside at some of the joins. Old glued split to one foot. One leg with neatly executed and disguised spliced repair. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A North Italian, probably Venetian, polychrome painted terracotta model of Balthazar, 18th century, the turbaned King portrayed standing in elaborate costume and drapery, holding a box of myrrh, flanked by an attendant carrying an urn, on a naturalistically modelled rockwork base, 32cm high, 22cm wideThe subject's princely costume and attributes of a casket and urn suggest this statuette represents St Balthazar, one of the three magi, who is often depicted as a black king.The medium of terracotta, both for artists' models and independent works, rose to popularity among sculptors and connoisseurs during the 18th century. The tactile, pliable quality of the material was by some considered to convey the artist's 'fire' and talent in a more direct way than marble could. The medium proved particularly popular for small-scale portrait and genre sculpture, as is the case with the present lot. Statuettes of this kind with elaborate costume and vibrant polychromy were often produced in Venice, note for example the 18th century models of characters from the Commedia dell'Arte in the collection of the the Museo della Scala in Milan.Further literature: in relation to the development of small-scale terracotta sculpture, see J. Draper and G. Scherf, Playing with Fire: European Terracotta Models, 1740-1840, Metropolitan Museum, 2003For a similar single figure model of King Balthazar also portrayed carrying a box of myrrh, see Sotheby's Paris, 17 June 2015, lot 191 (EUR 3000).Condition Report: The model bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age, and some wear to the polychromy.Some minor chips and losses, including to the tip of the attendant's sword as well as the top of his head and his nose, and the back of the taller figure. Possible repainting to the boots.There is a circular aperture to the rear of the taller figure. The base is a naturally irregular shape and does not sit entirely flush when placed on a flat surface, though it is entirely stable.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Biblical stained glass panel with Saint Cecilia, late 15th/ 16th century and later, English or French, the Saint portrayed wearing a brown dress, playing the harp and kneeling in an architectural setting, 45 x 30cm overallCondition Report: Minor marks knocks scuffs overall consistent with age.Some wear to painted surface, a handful of old cracks and repairs overall particularly to margins and architecture.Possible areas of re-leading.Please refer to extra images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II Irish mahogany card table, circa 1750, the hinged rectangular top with rounded outset corners, opening to baize inset playing surface and counter wells, above a shaped apron centred by a carved shell motif, on shell carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in paw feet, 74cm high, 90cm wide, 51cm deep
Bernie Marsden - Carvin Steve Vai Signature Legacy 212 guitar amplifier, made in USA, ser. no. 165718, bearing tape inscribed 'Clean' to the reverse, within original box inscribed 'Bernie M Legacy 100 watt 2 x 12 amp, 23/11/08' *Trialed by Bernie Marsden for a week of UK shows. Bernia was interested in playing live in stereo at the time. A possible new era that was not to be!
Bernie Marsden - Carvin Steve Vai Signature Legacy 2 x 12 guitar amplifier speaker cabinets, within original box inscribed 'Bernie 2 x 12 enclosed, checked 23/11/08' *Trialed by Bernie Marsden for a week of UK shows. Bernia was interested in playing live in stereo at the time. A possible new era that was not to be!
Bernie Marsden - Carvin Steve Vai Signature Legacy 212 guitar amplifier, made in USA, ser. no. 164038, bearing tape inscribed 'Dirty' to the reverse, within original box inscribed 'To go Bernie Marsden 10/2000' *Trialed by Bernie Marsden for a week of UK shows. Bernia was interested in playing live in stereo at the time. A possible new era that was not to be!
Bernie Marsden - Alan Perry 'The Whitesnake Collection' signed photographic artwork, limited edition 101/2500, autographed by Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Micky Moody and Alan Perry *Alan Perry is a prolific British photographer who captured many of the world's best known rock bands in concert with his camera during the 1970s and 1980s. This particular photograph features the Whitesnake band and was taken on 4th November 1979 at the Liverpool Empire theatre on the 'Love Hunter' tour. The photograph encapsulates the atmosphere generated by the high energy performance of the classic line-up playing at its peak with its amazing lighting gantry
Bernie Marsden - Alan Perry 'The Whitesnake Collection' signed photographic artwork, limited edition 101/2500, autographed by Bernie Marsden and Alan Perry to the mount *Alan Perry is a highly prolific British photographer who captured many of the world's best known rock bands in concert with his camera during the 1970s and 1970s. This particular photograph features Bernie Marsden and was taken on 4th November 1979 at the Liverpool Empire theatre on the 'Love Hunter' tour, Bernie is playing his favoured Gibson Les Paul guitar
Cozy Powell & Bernie Marsden - Cozy Powell's custom made Yamaha four piece drum kit including a Yamaha BD-920A 20" kick drum, ser. no. AC, a Yamaha FT-916A 16" floor tom, ser. no. NY, a Yamaha TT-913A 13" tom drum, ser. no. N0 and a Yamaha SD-065M 14" snare drum, ser. no. NZ, the snare drum within a travel case inscribed 'Cozy Powell, Yamaha drums'; together with a selection of associated drum hardware, cymbals and spares, including a Meinl Byzance 18" dark crash cymbal, a Meinl Byzance 16" dry crash cymbal, a pair of Hohner medium hi-hat cymbals, a pair of Pearl hi-hat cymbals, a ride cymbal, kick pedals, drum stool and various drum skins etc * A drum kit that was custom made for Cozy Powell by Yamaha. Cozy can be seen playing the kit in the accompanying illustrations, rehearsing with Bernie's wedding band. The line up included Cozy Powell, Jon Lord, Neil Murray, Don Airey, Mick Ralphs, David Coverdale and Gary Moore. "A slightly reluctant sale, BUT I don't use it and I would rather it be used by a real player who respected the great man that was my friend Cozy Powell. I traded him a Gibson guitar for this kit, a guitar I believe he gave later to Mel Galley, he used it for recording sessions some times. I first saw it at a local bar he was playing in, I played in the bar as well. We swapped items during the Whitesnake/Rainbow years" (Please Note - A few of the cymbals and pieces of hardware are later additions that Bernie has picked up over the years)
Bernie Marsden - Carvin Steve Vai Signature Legacy 2 x 12 guitar amplifier speaker cabinet, within original box inscribed 'Bernie 2 x 12 enclosed cab, Carvin 23/11/08' *Trialed by Bernie Marsden for a week of UK shows. Bernia was interested in playing live in stereo at the time. A possible new era that was not to be!
A 9ct hallmarked Harwood Self Winding wrist watch with Arabic numerals to an off white textured dial, case diameter 30mm, all to a black leather strap, import marks London 1928. NB. John Harwood (1893-1964) was a British horologist and inventor of the first self winding wristwatch. A chance observation of some children playing on a see-saw initially gave Harwood the idea of the self winding mechanism which would enable a closed movement, eliminating any chance of interference from damp or dust. The watch has no crown with the time being set by turning the bezel in one direction and the turning it in the opposite direction to re-engage the movement.
Flämische Schule 17. Jahrhundert 106 x 88 cm Bergige Landschaft mit Schafherde und kartenspielenden Hirten. Öl/Lwd., doubl., unten rechts bezeichnet. FLEMISH SCHOOL (17th ct.). Mountainous landscape with a flock of sheep and herdsmen playing cards. Oil/canvas, relined, inscribed lower right.
Depicting The Child Jesus dressed in a sheep's fleece with His head resting on the right hand while holding a sheep on the left hand while another rests on His shoulderThe composition sits on a large stand profusely decorated with sheep, flute playing putti, birds, trees, dog and other animalsAt the base the reclining Mary Magdalene reads by a crucifixMoulded glass dome with carved and marbled scroll and foliage wooden stand and finial17th / 18th century(minor losses, faults and restoration)Provenance: D. Manuel de Souza e Holstein-Beck Collection, Count of Póvoa. Height: 28 cm (Menino)53 cm (total)
Cartier. An unusual and rare 18K gold manual wind reversible wristwatchModel: Tank BasculanteDate: Circa 1941Movement: 19-jewel rectangular Cartier manual wind, bi-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to temperature & 2 positions, No.15961Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black inner minute track, blued steel sword handsCase: Brushed and polished hinged reversible rectangular, crown below 6, No.48304Strap/Bracelet: Associated black alligatorBuckle/Clasp: 18K gold deployant clasp, stamped 17663 and EJ in lozenge with sand glassSigned: Dial & movement, case stamped with an EJ in lozengeSize: 20mm x 31mm Accompaniments: Amsterdam Watch Company CertificateFootnotes:The Tank Basculante was first designed in 1932 and was aimed at an elite clientele looking to protect their timepieces from impact whilst predominantly playing sport. The case is composed of 3 parts allowing the central body to be inverted in order to present a smooth solid case back thus protecting the more vulnerable glass side. Due to its similar first introduction date, the Tank Basculante is often compared with the 1931 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Although sharing a similar goal and developed by the same company Spécialités Horlogers, the Basculante differs from the Reverso in several key ways. In particular the method used to invert the case on the Basculante is via a swinging frame that pulls the central body out towards you before flipping and replacing. In comparison the Reverso is set within a track that allows you to slide the body out to the side before turning over.The original production of the Basculante was quite limited and after a brief revival in the 90s the model has gone back into retirement. The current lot represents therefore a rare opportunity to own a very stylish timepiece from a fun and experimental chapter in the history of early Cartier Tanks.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
James Gillray (British, 1756-1815)Punch cures the Gout, - the Colic, - and the 'Tisick; Metallic-Tractors; Playing in Parts (BM 9449; BM 9761; BM 9766) Etching with hand-colouring, 1799, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with trimmed margins, 268 x 346mm (10 1/2 x 13 5/8in)(SH)(unframed); together with 'Metallic-Tractors' (BM 9761), etching and aquatint with hand-colouring, 1801, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with full margins, 249 x 350mm (9 3/4 x 13 3/4in)(PL)(unframed); together with 'Playing in Parts' (BM 9766), etching and aquatint with hand-colouring, 1801, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with narrow margins, 254 x 358mm (10 x 14 1/8in)(PL)(unframed)(3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DP Miniatures Buck Rogers set of six in the Britains style in original box, Imperial two Boys playing baseball, various makers fourteen Circus, Road Workers and accessories, Tennis Players, Man urinating and other figures, with twohistorical Couples and a statue (Condition Excellent-Very Good, seven unpainted) (67)
A group of late nineteenth century Staffordshire figure groups, c. 1850-70. To include: a Giselle figure played by Carlotta Grisi, a William Macready playing the part of James V of Scotland, a Turkish man and a figure group of Swan Lake. 11 - 25 cm tall. (4)Condition: Restoration to the Turk's elbow and to a break in Macready's right hand and head at the neck.
Controversial Irish Soccer Match in 1955Soccer: F.A.I., 1955, An official Match Programme "Ireland Versus Yugoslavia, Wednesday 19th October, 1955, at Dalymount Park, Dublin," 8vo D. (F.A.I.) 1955, illus., ptd. wrappers. Good Copy. (1)* The Match was marred in controversy ever before a ball was even kicked. The then Archbishop (John Charles Mc Quaid) issued a letter to all parishes, to be read out declaring that all Catholics be banned from attending the match, due primarily to the persecutions of a Catholic Bishop Stepinac, by the communist Regime in Yugoslavia. The church and state pulled rank and barred the army band from playing and Radio Eireann did not broadcast the match either. A Rare Survivor of an Event which encompassed Sport, Church and Politics. Good Copy.
Fleming (Ian) For Your Eyes Only, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1960, First Edn., black cloth with painted eye on front cover, gilt lettered spine, d.j. design by Richard Chopping with eye looking through hole in door, titled in black and red (only one of the Bond Series with glossy d.j.). Good Copy; Thunderball, 8vo (Jonathan Cape) 1961, First Edn., black cloth with blind stamped skeleton hard and wrist on front cover, gilt letters spine, jacket designed by Richard Chopping with skeleton hand and wrists, clasp knife and playing cards, title in black d.j., clipped (not priced). Good copy; On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1963, First Edn., black cloth with silver / white swirl design, silver text on spine, d.j. design by Richard Chopping, decorated with hand sketching a crest, d.j. clipped (not priced). Good Copy; You Only Live Twice, 8vo, L. (Jonathan Cape) 1964, First Edn., black cloth, titled in silver on spine and Japanese Characters in gilt on front cover, d.j. designed by Richard Chopping with toad, dragonfly and pink chrysanthemum design on front cover, title in black, clipped (not priced). Clean Copy; Goldfinger, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1959 (Second Impression), black cloth with blind stamped skull and gold coins as eyes in gilt front cover, d.j. design by Richard Chopping, clipped not priced. Clean Copy; & The Man with the Golden Gun, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1965, First, (Second Binding), plain black cloth, gilt lettered spine, d.j. by Richard Chopping with animal skull, gun and flies, clipped (not price clipped). Clean Copy. (6)
"The Party Procession Hero"[Political Interest] Belfast Elections Cartoons, [Johnston (Wm.)] a portfolio of numerous satirical caricature Prints relating to the "Belfast Elections of 1868," each of variant sizes, as a collection, w.a.f. (1)Note: The redoubtable William Johnston [1829-1902] of Ballykillben [near Downpatrick, Co. Down] was a legend in his own lifetime.. an Orange and Protestant folk hero second only to that other William of 'glorious, pious and immortal memory'. He led the campaign against the Part Processions Act. It was his opposition to this legislation which was to make William Johnston of Ballykillbeg a folk hero, [see Bangor and No Surrender and references there.] Johnston was elected M.P. in 1868. The law was repealed in 1872. After some time away from Commons he was reelected in 1885 and remained until his death. He opposed Gladsonte's Home Rule bills (source: Ian Mc Shane, "William Johnston of Ballykillbeg" on OrangeNet site) - BS.The radial streak in the Orange Society's activity was represented by William Johnston of Ballykilbeg House, the Grand Master of County Down, who in March 1868, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for marching, in defiance of the Party Processions Act, from Newtownards to Bangor at the head of a crowd of twenty to thirty thousand with beating drums, orange flags and a band playing the "Protestant Boys" and other provocative tunes.
A 19th century Swiss musical box, with 14 cm comb playing ten airs. Case width 46 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The music box does play. All teeth and tips are present. The mechanism winds and appears to change tune. The stop start mechanism is sluggish. The case itself is structurally sound but generally tired with paint loss, scuffs and marks.
A Victorian walnut and Florentine marquetry turnover top combined games and worktable, with backgammon, cribbage and chessboard surface. Width 65 cm, depth 40 cm, height 68.5 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The table is in generally good condition. The top is a good colour with no significant issues or veneer losses. It is not warped. The hinges are original. The gaming surfaces are in good order with no splits or fractures to the playing areas of any note. The veneers to the sides of the backgammon board have stress fractures along the joins and both the left and right hand sides. The swivel mechanism operates as it should. The frieze is in good condition all round. The frieze drawer and sliding bag are both a little stiff. The bag itself is in good order. All legs are in good condition as is the stretcher. We can see no evidence of any woodworm. The table may originally have had castors.
A small collection of various sundry items to include eye glass, small quantity of various costume jewellery, military badges, Colibri lighter, playing cards, mother of pearl handled folding fruit knife, smoker's penknife, leather belts and 1951 Ordnance Survey reproduction of the 1944 War Office silk map of Basra and Baghdad, silver mounted teether, etc
A 19th century relief carved shell cameo panel pendant/brooch, depicting angel playing a lute, in unmarked yellow metal frame, brooch height 50.9mm, 12.7gFair overall condition, cameo is quite worn on high points with a few hairline cracks visible when held up to strong light, settings are also quite worn and abraded with pin fitting broken and missing, framed unmarked
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