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Click here to subscribeVICTORIAN WALNUT BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE MID 19TH CENTURY the moulding cornice with an arched pediment centred by a cartouche, above three moulded arched glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves; the conforming base with moulded cupboard doors on a plinth base 240cm wide, 283cm high, 63cm deep
NAPOLEON III EBONISED BOULLE MARQUETRY SIDE CABINET 19TH CENTURY the white marble top with outset rounded corners above a frieze and cupboard door with brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, flanked by canted corners with gilt metal figural mounts, on a shaped plinth base 88cm wide, 109cm high, 41cm deep Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
FRENCH TERRACOTTA FIGURE GROUP 'ATLAS AND HERCULES' FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY in unfired terracotta, robustly modelled with the figures supporting the globe, on a square plinth base moulded with acanthus 41cm high Note: The present group, worked in unfired terracotta, shows the mythological scene when Hercules, in his quest to retrieve the golden apples, convinces Atlas to collect them while he takes over the burden of supporting the world. The subject was a popular one in the 18th century and examples by different artists exist, including the large group by John Bacon surmounting the Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford. This terracotta example is most likely the model for a bronze surmount to a clock. It is possible the finished bronze was never realised as no extant examples are known for this particular treatment of the subject.
WILLIAM AND MARY MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY SAMUEL WATSON LATE 17TH CENTURY the square brass 10in. dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and two winding holes, inscribed SAMUEL WATSON, the hood with a caddy top above a tall trunk door with an oval lenticle, on a plinth base, the case profusely inlaid with floral and foliate marquetry and ebonised trim 46cm wide, 208cm high, 26cm deep Provenance: A Private Scottish Collection Note: Samuel Watson was as an important clock and watchmaker at the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries, first in Coventry, later moving to London in 1690 where he set up business in Long Acre. He was a Free Brother of the Clockmaker’s Company from 1687 to about 1710 and although not much is known about his life, he was well-regarded and noted for the timekeeping innovations he developed including the five-minute repeater watch. Self titled ‘Mathematician in Ordinary to his Majesty’, Watson was commissioned twice by Charles II for astronomical clocks, the first time in 1682, and then again in 1683. The second commission wasn’t completed until 1690, after Charles’ death, and the clock was eventually purchased by Queen Mary for Kensington Palace. It now resides in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, albeit in a different case. The original case, which may not have been to Mary’s taste, is likely the case containing a different Watson movement in the collection of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. Another important client was Sir Isaac Newton, for whom Watson made two astromomical clocks.
FRENCH EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL TIMEPIECE EARLY 19TH CENTURY the gilt Roman numeral dial set in an upright plinth with a lyre surmount and classical mounts, flanked by a standing figure of a classical youth, on an oval base mounted with flower garlands and raised on bun feet 40cm high, 27.5cm wide
Pair of late Victorian silver repousse candlesticks, with detachable sconces and cast capitals, leaf and acorn spiralling pattern on square plinth bases adorned with Regency urns and floral swags, London 1898, maker Thomas Bradbury (Turner Bradbury) & Sons, 9.75" high, 51oz approx (bases weighted) (2)
THREE COPPER HUNTING HORNS, one is a single coil horn with brass mouthpiece, length approximately 30cm, bell diameter approximately 5.5cm, one has brass mouthpiece, length approximately 23cm, bell diameter approximately 5cm, neither marked, the third is stamped Swaine & Adeney, London, possibly of The Countess of Lonsdale design, silver plated mouthpiece, length approximately 25cm, bell diameter approximately 5cm, with a French brass model of a Stag on a plinth marked 'St. Hubert', with indistinct stamp and 'Depose' to base, (St. Hubert is the patron saint of hunters) (4)
A PART CONSTRUCTED 3.5'' GAUGE MODEL OF THE L.N.E.R. 4-6-2 LOCOMOTIVE, 'Hielan Lassie', chassis only, of brass and steel construction and mounted on a wooden plinth, (not rolling chassis), no further parts or accessories, with a quantity of plans for the locomotive (plans are those originally copyrighted by L.B.S.C. and produced by Donalson & Piper, Ashford, Kent, not known if complete set), length of locomotive approximately 88cm, labelled as 'Heilan Lassie'
An 18th century oak tall dresser, the rack with dentil cornice over three shelves, the base having moulded top over three frieze drawers and two further drawers each with brass shield escutcheon and elaborate pierced batswing swan neck drop handle, flanked by fielded panel cupboard doors on plinth and block feet, 198 x 180cm
NINETEENTH CENTURY ELKINGTON STYLE ELECTROTYPE TWO HANDLE URN, campana shape with gilt interior having fruiting vine 'S' scroll handles, the body embossed in free relief with lizard and snails on fruiting vines, on short waisted stem and circular foot, 5 1/2" (14cm) high of sectional construction on turned black slate plinth, 7" (17.8cm) high overall x 8 1/2" (21.5cm) wide over the handles
A WELSH SLATE FOLK ART piece in the form of a chapel alms box, having a central diamond and star surround to the coin aperture with multiple carved roundels, brass side carry handles, repeated decoration to the four sides, on a rectangular plinth base, 14 cms high, 31.5 cms wide, 20.5 cms deep
19th century oak breakfront bookcase, the central projecting section with domed top and enclosed by pair of astragal glazed doors with enclosed cupboards below, flanked by conforming glazed shelves, on plinth base, 210cm wide x 34cm deep x 212cm high CONDITION REPORT Lack far left plinth fascia, one glass pane is cracked, all glass original blown glass, split to far right cornice othewise just wear, basically ok
Good Victorian figured walnut marquetry and gilt metal mounted serpentine credenza, the shaped top over floral inlaid frieze, the central enclosed cupboard with oval inlaid bird and floral reserve between lion mask headed canted angles and glazed serpentine flanking cupboards, on plinth base, 127cm wide x 42cm deep x 95cm high CONDITION REPORT Minor split patches to top doors, lack escutcheon plates, a few minor veneer losses, general wear but broadly good honest piece
Late 19th / early 20th century mahogany bookcase, the upper section with moulded cornice and adjustable shelves enclosed by pair of astragal glazed doors, the base with two panelled cupboard doors on plinth, retailer's ivorine plaque for Smee & Cobay, London, 121cm wide x 49cm deep x 235cm high
Early 18th century eight day marquetry longcase clock with 11 inch square brass and silvered dial, signed - Wm. Grimes, London, crown and cherub spandrels, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, ringed winding holes, eight day movement with pinned turned pillars, striking on a bell with repeat, in walnut marquetry inlaid case decorated with spiral-twist columns to hood, with vase of flowers and birds, lenticle glass to door, on bracket feet, 107cm high x 40cm wide (pendulum, key and weights present) CONDITION REPORT General overall condition is good. Movement is actually 6 pillar with latched front plate. Movements dirty but we believe it to be in working order, now wired 110 gut. Dial is clean and appears to be original to the movement, hands are worn, second hand maybe a replacementCase is in quite good condition, veneer is lifting on lower right side towards the back. Plinth has been altered and some of marquetry pattern lost. Backboard has been alteredHood was originally rising, now altered to slide on and off with hinged door. Top possibly repaired or replaced and now covered with material. Original cresting rail missingMovement fits but cheeks have either been repaired on the front or extended. Seat board corners have been cut out behind dial. Also face sits on two nailsIt is difficult to say whether or not the case and movement are original to each other. There is no dial mark, but face appears to fit properly behind the door
Pierre Jules Mene (1810 - 1879), 19th century bronze sculpture of a ram beside a tree trunk, on signed naturalistic plinth base, 23cm long CONDITION REPORT Seam at base of tree trunk appears a little crude and is slightly ill-finished. possibly replaced although patination is entirely consistent. Otherwise condition is good, nice rich colour
Regency rosewood chiffonier, the ledge back with brass gallery and turned supports, the drawers with turned roundels, the cupboards below enclosed by two panelled doors with brass grilles and pleated pale blue silk panels, flanked by carved acanthus leaf pilasters, on plinth base, 92cm wide x 36cm deep x 110cm high
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