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Click here to subscribeA Moorish table, early 20th century, the octagonal fold over top inlaid with elaborate mother of pearl star design, supported on a revolving triangular frame seated on a pierced trellis gallery into a rectangular plinth, the bevelled edges finished in rectangular mother of pearl inlay, raised on four splayed cheval style feet, 25in. (63.5cm.) high, 19in. (48.2cm.) diameter.
A unique reduplication of Heinrich Hoffmanns classic tale 'Struwwelpeter' (Shock-headed Peter), circa 1900, each leaf formed from a doubled over piece of silk and lovingly hand painted with text and illustrations encapsulating the charm and humour of the original book, title page as cover reading 'The English Struwwelpeter or Pretty Stories and Funny Pictures', with three pictorials, first page is Shock-Headed Peter, with the familiar pictorial of the unkempt boy upon a square plinth, the book continues faithfully adhering to the form of the original script up until the ninth tale, 'The Story of Johnny Head-In-Air', the final text in the tale reading 'Silly little Johnny, Look, You have lost your writing book' upon turnover the following page bears the three pictorials for the final chapter, 'The Story of the Flying Robert' but bears no text or further pages, the book is strung bound with remains of a card spine, 14 x 11in. (35.6 x 28cm.). * Condition: Ravaged somewhat by time, browned silk, foxing throughout, some smudging to illustrations, however the colours remain vivid.
A late 18th century Channel Islands mahogany cased half hour striking eight day longcase clock, the foliate engraved arched brass dial signed 'Edouard Renouf, Jersey' to the centre and with engraved subsidiary seconds dial at noon, date aperture at six, silvered Roman chapter ring and Strike/Silent to arch, floral and foliate gilt spandrels, twin train bell strike movement, the case with gilt ball and eagle finials over a stepped arched cornice on fluted columns, the trunk with arched door and moulded corners, on a plain plinth with bracket feet, 89½in. (227.5cm.) high.
An early 18th century walnut longcase clock by John Wise of London, eight day movement, square brass dial with silvered and signed Roman chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial at noon to the matted centre, bullseye date aperture at six, pierced gilt cherub spandrels, the flared ogee cornice over a scroll fretwork frieze on turned pilasters, feather banded glazed door, the conforming trunk with quarter veneered door with oval porthole, on a cross banded base on plinth, 87in. (221cm.) high, alterations and restorations.
A PAIR OF ORIENTAL BRASS VASES, of baluster form with twin dragon handles either side engraved dragon, roundel and scroll motif, all over three diving dragons supported on circular plinth base with central pierced circular section, dragon strapwork, impressed script character mark to base, approximately 41cm high (2)
*Enzo Plazzotta (Italian/British 1921-1981),'Working on the Sands', horse with jockey up, bronze, No.3/12 1977, foundry mark on polished black slate plinth, 46cmEnzo Plazzotta was born in Mestre, near Venice in 1921. He spent most of his working life in London, settling there after arriving to present a special commission, commemorating the collaboration between the Italian Committee of Liberation and the British Special Forces during World War II. He is best known for his works studying natural form and movement in bronze. He is probably most admired for his sculpture of female studies, particularly dancers, many of which can be found around the streets of London. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
A mahogany console table, 19th century, with grey and white marble top over a figured frieze drawer flanked by neoclassical foliate scroll mounts, square and tapering cabriole supports on paw feet, mirror panel back, concave front plinth with rounded front corners,129cm wide42.5cm deep90.5cm high
A Victorian walnut break-front chiffonier, the upper part with arched and carved cresting, on spindle turned supports, fitted two shelves and inset with four rectangular bevelled mirror panels, the base with white veined marble slab to top, fitted cupboard under enclosed by one central panel flanked by panelled doors, all inlaid with stringing and inset with shaped mirror panels, on plinth base, 47ins wide x 14ins deep x 65ins high
A William IV figured mahogany bookcase, the upper part with angled cornice, fitted eight adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors, the base fitted two frieze drawers, cupboard under enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, all with split turned columns to sides, on plinth support, 58ins wide x 24ins deep x 100ins high (plinth support reduced)
An old grained wood longcase clock, the 8ins square brass dial with chapter ring with Roman numerals and inscribed Wm. Budgen, Rygate, Fecit, with single hand to the thirty hour brass and steel framed open movement striking on a bell, contained in associated grained wood case with narrow moulded cornice and raised plinth base, 70.5ins high Note : William Budgen recorded working Reigate 1710-1713
A late 18th Century "North Country" oak and mahogany banded longcase clock by Clare of Manchester, the 12ins square brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar dial to centre on a matted ground with engraved leaf scroll ornament to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in oak case with moulded top with turned finials, blind fret frieze and turned and fluted pillars to hood, shaped trunk door crossbanded in mahogany and flanked by fluted quarter columns, the plinth base with cant corners, on ogee bracket feet, 90.5ins high Note : Peter Clare recorded working Manchester 1764-1811
A early George III Scottish mahogany longcase clock by Robert Clidsdale of Edinburgh, the 14ins arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, matted dial centre with subsidiary seconds dial and cast mask, urn and leaf scroll pattern spandrels to the later eight day three train movement striking and quarter chiming on nine bells, contained in mahogany case with moulded scroll pediment, cast brass circular paterae and later fretted panels and with slender turned and fluted pillars to the hood, the shaped trunk door veneered in figured mahogany and crossbanded, flanked by fluted quarter columns, the plinth inlaid with bandings and with reeded cant corners, on bracket feet, 93ins high (brass dial and movement of later date) Note : Robert Clidsdale (Clydesdale) recorded working Edinburgh, Apprenticed 1738, working until 1786
A late Victorian walnut "Amberg's Patent Cabinet Letter File", fitted eight filing drawers and with panelled sides, on plinth base, 30.5ins wide x 13.5ins deep x 23.5ins high, (general wear throughout) Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr L.L.Boyle of Patrixbourne purchased at The Canterbury Auction Galleries - Auction - 15th August 2000 - Lot 385
A modern Continental walnut and marquetry credenza in the Victorian manner, inlaid with floral sprays and vase of flowers, the cloth lined interior fitted one central shelf enclosed by single panelled door with fluted columns to side, the bowed ends fitted four shelves enclosed by single glazed panelled doors on plinth base with bun feet, 60ins wide x 18ins deep x 41.5ins high
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