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Click here to subscribeA 19th century bronze inkwell and cover, the latter surmounted by the infant Hercules kneeling on the skin of the Nemean lion while tackling a serpent in each hand, the cylindrical sides of the well cast in relief with scenes from the hero's tasks above three paw feet resting on red and black mottled marble circular plinth, 20cm (8 in) high (2)
A late 19th/early 20th century Rajhastani lacquer figure of Ganesh, the crowned elephant headed deity seated on a plinth with one of his four hands raised in peaceful greeting, his ochre skin tones with details in red, 33cm (13 in) high There is a crack to the front of the plinth and some of the lacquer has been chipped off. One index finger has been glued back and another is missing.
A pair and another 19th century stoneware lion, each beast reclining on a rectangular plinth, the glazed terracotta examples facing each other,16cm (6.25 in) wide, the single green glazed lion with its forepaws crossed, 26.5cm (10.25 in) wide (3) The green glazed plinth has chipping to its corners
William Cattell in Fleet Street Londini fecit, a 17th century walnut marquetry month going longcase clock, the hood with later giltwood cresting above gilt pilasters, 10inch dial signed at the foot, winged mask spandrels, slender chapter ring and seconds dial, date aperture, maintaining power, scored winding squares, large outside countwheel to the six pillar movement, (five of which latched), latched dial feet, the trunk with three marquetry panels to the door, marquetry front plinth, on bun feet, 210cm (82in), measures approximately 255 cm with the hood lifted. William Cattell is recorded by Britten as working 1664-90, apprenticed to Edward Stanton 1664, made a Freeman of the Clockmaker's Company in 1672. Condition report: Chapter ring outer engraving rather faint. Chapter ring possibly later. Seconds dial possibly replacement. Hands probably later. Seatboard looks old. Crack across top of trunk door. Various other marks and typical cracks and age-related wear and tear. Lacks one side throat convex moulding.
An imposing walnut seaweed marquetry longcase clock, the caddy top hood with fretwork mouldings, 12.25inch dial with silvered calendar ring to the arch, dolphin spandrels below, silvered chapter ring and seconds dial, marked to a recessed oval 'D.Delander, London, No.9', strike silent lever to the right side, mask spandrels, 4 pillar 8 day movement with replacement seatboard, rectangular trunk door and plinth with replaced skirting, restorations, 249cm (97in) Condition report: Case has a warm colour and appropriate looking shrinkage to mouldings. Skirting looks later. Small losses and knocks to case. Trunk lock key present (later lock). Non-original winding key. Good looking dial although we are unsure whether this is the original movement. Movement appears to fit though it is a simple four pillar type. We are unsure as to the authenticity of the Delander name on the dial. Trunk door with loose moulding and part missing (see photo). Slight packing under seatboard. Guiderails possibly replaced. The inside of case appears to have an old colour wash. Two brass case weights present.
Francis Wheelhouse, Sheffield, an eight day burrwood longcase clock, the 12inch dial signed to a boss in the arch, subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, Rococo spandrels, 4 pillar movement with cut away dial plate, upon a shortened plinth base, case possibly associated 211cm (82in) reinforced cheeks to case, old damage, lacking pendulum
A George III Sheraton style satinwood secretaire bookcase, crossbanded in purpleheart, the cornice with dentil inlays, astragal glazed doors above a fitted writing drawer and cupboards below, on a later plinth base 223 x 101 x 56cm (87 x 39 x 22in) Some stringing losses and veneer chips to the base. It is considered that the cornice and plinth base are later.
A 19th century Biedermeier mahogany marble top secretaire, with blind frieze drawer, fall front enclosing a writing desk, above three long drawers, on a plinth base and flat bun feet 145 x 88 x 43cm (57 x 34 x 17in) The condition is considered to be good, some expected wear to the leather lined writing surface
A late 19th century brass framed club fender, with sunk centre and green fabric upholstered corner seats, on a moulded plinth base Inside measurements 138cm (54.5in) wide x 28cm (11in) deep 54 x 145 x 35cm (21 x 57 x 14in) Expected wear and tear and re upholstered corner seats in a green fabric
A green glazed pottery inkstand, possibly mid 19th century French, the removable sander and inkwell in receivers on an altar like plinth moulded with four saints in round arches raised above and before the deep pen tray, the sides moulded with grotesques, 18cm (7 in) wide (3) (D) There are old chips which have been tidied by a restorer and minor new ones
A Regency oak case long cased clock by Benjamin Lincoln of Aldeburgh,, the hood with brass orb and bird pediment flanked by scrolls and turned pilasters with central arched glazed door opening to reveal a painted dial, the arch topped with depiction, possibly of a chapel, above floral painted spandrels and dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary second dial and date aperture, the dial named Benjamin Lincoln, Aldeburgh. The case with arched door above a plinth base. 18½ins wide by 82ins high. Est £300-500
AFTER JOSEF LORENZL-VIVIAN, an Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze figure of a nude female dancer, standing on her right leg on a rounded base, stamped "Real Bronze, Made in Austria", "VIVIAN", 10 1/2" high, fixed onto a green onyx square column and canted oblong plinth with bronze brackets, 14" high overall (Illustrated)
AFTER JOSEF LORENZL - an Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze figure of a nude female with a draped shawl over her arms standing on a circular base, stamped "R. Lor", 9 1/4" high, fixed onto a green onyx flared cylindrical column and stepped circular plinth, 13 1/2" high overall (Illustrated)
A WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK by J. Windmills, London, early 18th century, the eight day movement with anchor escapement rack striking on a bell, 11 1/4" square brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted centre with ringed winding holes, seconds dial and calendar aperture, the banded walnut case with ebony trim and stringing, moulded cornice over fret frieze on plain engaged columns, panelled door with lenticle, panel base, on plinth, 19 1/2" x 79" (Illustrated)
A GEORGIAN PINE AND GESSO CHIMNEY PIECE, late 18th century, the inverted breakfront shelf with lambrequin edging, fluted frieze with composition tablet depicting a classical figure scene, the jambs with urn over stiff leaf banding, lion mask below with fruiting oak pendant, on plinth, 69 1/4" x 7" x 63"
A two cylinder single acting double lever diving pump by Drager:, the double lever attached to a central column with cylinders to either side, each cylinder with moisture tap to base, the air outlets joined by a hose to a single connector with pressure gauge, mounted on a cast iron plinth base, makers plaque to lever arm as per title, 73cm high, together with an air reserve storage tank (2) * see page 55, vol 2, 'Diving Helmets and Equipment Through The Ages'.
A two cylinder single acting double lever diving pump by Drager:, the double lever attached to a central column with cylinders to either side, each cylinder with moisture tap to base, the air outlets joined by a hose to a single connector with pressure gauge, mounted on a cast iron plinth base, makers plaque to lever arm as per title, 73cm high. * see page 55, vol 2, 'Diving Helmets and Equipment Through The Ages'.
A PAIR OF FRENCH III BRASS CANDELABRA, DATED 1859 of leafy scrolling design and eighteen lights in three tiers, 171cm h, plinth of one engraved DONNÉ A L'ÉGLISE DE CHOISY-LE-ROI PAR MME VVE. LS. BOULANGER LE 25 AVRIL 1859 L'ABBE RONDET CURÉ ET LES MARGUILLERS RECONNAISSANT ++The lacquer finish discoloured and worn, much old build up of dirt and candle wax, converted to gas and subsequently drilled for electricity, apparently complete and in good, unrestored condition
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