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Lot 1560
A pair of circa 1830 mahogany cupboards, each having recessed arched panelled doors enclosing shelved interiors with base drawers, all raised upon a plinth, width 52cm, depth 38cm, height 80cmBoth stand well.Colour to both very good.No splits.Both doors close well, no warping.No key.Overall both good, with modest age wear and stains etc.Both with new back panels.
Lot 1566
A Victorian rosewood Wellington secretaire chest arranged as seven graduated drawers with drawers 3 and 4 disguised as a secretaire having a fall front with locking flap, width 58cm, depth 39cm, height 125cmStands well.Splits to top.No key.Some losses and repairs to veneer on plinth.Right hand side with some bleaching.Small veneer section to top front edge re-stuck.Colour a bit faded.
Lot 1136
A probably 19th century Dutch silver apostle spoon, having upper twisted stem to an apostle standing upon a plinth terminal, the lower stem engraved with bird and mask heads and scratch decoration line verso, bearing dolphin mark to edge of the plain oval bowl and marked AO to base of stem, length 17.5cm, 1.25ozt
Lot 246
Great Western Railway top lever locomotive whistle numbered 3555 on the operating lever and stamped GWR on the bottom mounting nut. New research and photographic evidence has come to light thanks to Mark Jepson and Cannon Brian Arman. The Great Western had some locos fitted with these top lever whistles in a short period between 1929-30 as an experiment to try a keep the steam exiting higher up as the standard whistle steam was sometimes obscuring the drivers view, these were quickly superseded by the standard whistles being housed in a steel whistle shield. Photographs exist of 7200, 7201, 4901, 2251 and 6743 with these style of whistles. Stands 15in tall including wooden plinth and has a bell diameter of 3.5in. A super and historic item not seen before although a smaller size one is known to survive.
Lot 2090
A William IV Silver Cup and Cover, by Edward, Edward, John and William Barnard, London, 1833, Retailed by Braithwaite and Jones, London campana-shaped and on foliage chased lobed foot, the rim and detachable cover with similar foliage, the body with a band of chased trailing foliage, flowers and fruiting grapevines, with two branch-cast handles, each side with a vacant cartouche, one surrounded by three horses and riding tack the other with foliage and rocaille, the interior gilded, the cover with an associated French finial cast as a cauliflower and leaves, on a later ebonised plinth with an applied plaque engraved with an inscription33cm wide over handles, 37.5m high excluding plinth, weight of silver 129oz 9dwt, 4,026grThe inscription on the plinth reads 'The Thirsk Hunt Cup 1956 won by L. B. Holliday's "Sonorous" 4 Years Carrying 93'.Fully marked on body near handle. Further part marked inside cover. The finial marked with French post 1838 standard mark. There is some wear to the marks, though each is generally clear. The foot engraved 'Braitwaite & Jones Fec't London'. There is some wear to the engraved signature. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The two cartouches have each been erased. There is the remains of gilding to the exterior though this is almost entirely gone. The gilding inside is pale. Part of one leg on one horse is lacking. There is a small patch on the cover, perhaps where a notch had been cut to accommodate a ladle. The later plinth with some scratching and wear. The later finial with a crack to one leaf.
Lot 2137
A George V Silver-Gilt Porringer and Cover, by Skinner and Co., London, 1912 in the Charles II style, tapering cylindrical and on spreading foot, chased with Chinoiserie-style foliage scrolls and fruiting grapevines, the detachable cover with openwork foliage finial, with two female bust cast handles, on later ebonised plinth, applied with a plaque engraved with an inscriptionthe cup 19.5cm wide over handles, 20cm high including plinth, weight of silver 18oz 2dwt, 563grThe inscription on the plaque reads 'Presented to Major L. B. Holliday, M.F.H., by the Derwent Hunt 1922'.Fully marked near rim and on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is most noticeable as a loss to the gilding as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. There is loss to the ebonising on the plinth and scuffing and marks to the plinth overall. The finial has perhaps been reattached.
Lot 2161
An Elizabeth II Silver Two-Handled Cup and Cover, by Mappin and Webb, Sheffield, 1959 tapering cylindrical and on spreading foot, with two scroll-capped handle, the detachable cover with horse and jockey cast finial, engraved on one side with an inscription, on turned wood plinth30cm high, 22oz 15dwt, 707grThe inscription reads 'Sandown Park Variety Club of Gt Britain Charity Day - 27th August 1960 The Variety Club Stakes'.Fully marked near rim and further part marked inside cover. The base stamped with maker's name. The marks are clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some scuffs to the wood plinth.
Lot 300
A Late George III Mahogany Bookcase, early 19th century, the moulded cornice above lancet-glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves and flanked by moulded cupboard doors, the base with a deep secretaire drawer enclosing satinwood-veneered small drawers with turned bone handles, the base with four moulded cupboard doors, on a plinth base191.5cm by 50cm by 242cmGood original colour. Lefthand cupboard door with very minor small split. Glazed doors with some scratching. Lefthand cupboard door with small sections of veneer missing. Right hand cupboard door with very small minor splits. Top section: righthand with small shrinkage split. Righthand and lefthand cupboard doors with splitting throughout. Central cupboard doors with very minor splitting at gap to top section where the cupboard doors meet. General scuffs. Overall good condition.
Lot 189
A Good Month Going Chiming Centre Seconds Longcase Clock, signed Samuel Norton, Yarmouth, circa 1770, caddied pediment with brass ball finials, well figured trunk door, framed quatre form moulded plinth, 14-inch arched brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, finely engraved centre with a basket of flowers and scroll decoration, date aperture, arch with strike/silent selection, large eight pillar triple weight driven movement, quarter chiming with five hammers striking a nest of five bells and a larger bell for the hours 274cm highRe-built caddy, pierced frets are later, well figured case with good colour, front of the case with some cracks and the surfaces are slightly lifting in parts, later door locks, later piece of wood has been added around the trunk door escutcheon, scuff marks to the sides, front of the plinth with some later mouldings and the surface has ripple marks, silvered chapter rings are faded, movement looks clean, signs of a later escape wheel and pallets, with three weights and a pendulum.
Lot 184
A Rare Oak Thirty Hour Single Handed Longcase Clock, signed John Knibb, Oxon, circa 1700, flat top pediment, hood with one side viewing door, plain recessed panelled trunk door, inside trunk door with two labels marked "The Property of the RT Hon Lord Elphinstone" and a Brian Loomes' label, 11-inch square brass dial signed below 6, Roman numeral silvered chapter ring, crown and cherub spandrels, single hand, 30 hour four posted movement with an anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking on a bell218cm highBy Repute: The labels inside the trunk door are marked "The property of the RT Hon Lord Elphinstone" and a Brian Loomes' label marked "Ancestry reputedly, previous owner about 12 years, before that Mr Cox deceased of Leicester, before that Sotheby's, London auction of Lord Elphinstone's estate, perhaps 20 years age".Hood with some chips to the edges, top side of the hood with woodworm holes which look non active, movement now sitting on later added wooden blocks, plinth has been re-built but to a high standard, possibly in a later made case, dial looks clean, movement looks complete and clean, with pendulum and weight
Lot 295
A George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, in the manner of Gillows, late 18th century, the architectural and dentil-moulded cornice above a dentil frieze and glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a two-as-one deep secretaire drawer with sliding leather-covered writing section with six hinged compartments below, above two moulded cupboard doors with tulipwood-crossbanded oval panels enclosing shelves, on a plinth base 135cm by 62cm by 244cmProvenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire For a similar configuration of the private or secret drawers, see Stuart (Susan E) Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, pg.281, pl.295
Lot 121
After the Antique: A Carved White Marble Figure of The Dying Gaul, the recumbent figure on oval base 65cm long First recorded in the Ludovisi Collection in 1623, the antique marble known as 'The Dying Gaul' was acquired for the Capitoline Museums by Pope Clement XII. Initially thought to be a Roman Gladiator it is now known to be a Roman copy of a Hellenistic bronze, probably by Epigonus, court sculptor to Attalus, depicting a wounded Galatian, whose army invaded the kingdom of Pergamon in the third century BC.Since the marble's discovery, it has become one of the most widely reproduced Classical figures with examples in bronze, marble and alabaster. 65cm by 32cm by 39cm Broken an honestly repaired. Head reatached, plinth broken in two next to the sword. right arm broken through bicep and wrist. Left leg broken through thigh and ankle. Numerous other cracks and chips.
Lot 264
A Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet, early 19th century, the brass grille doors lined with dark pink watered silk, all between pilaster supports, the interior with later black velvet-lined adjustable shelves, on a moulded plinth base246cm by 42cm by 94cmGood quality timber and a good colour. Has general scratches, some ring marks and minor natural? split, as photographed. With three keys and working locks. Backboards seem original but have been ebonised. Modern felt on shelves. Some scuffs and small losses around the moulded base, as photographed. Right-hand moulding damaged. The fabric would not be easy to replace - we would recommend using a restorer for this.
Lot 194
A Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Chest, the hinged lid with raised moulded panels enclosing a later painted interior with candle box, engraved iron lockplate, the base with three moulded panels inlaid with marquetry sun burst emblems, all between part-spiral-turned uprights, on a moulded plinth base with compressed bun feet 122cm by 58cm by 68cmWith original invoice from Charles Angell, 34 Milsom Street, Bath, dated 10 September 1942, described as an antique Dutch offer. and a Postal Order dated 6 January 1943 for £17
Lot 196
A Late 17th Century Joined Oak Chest, the moulded top above two short and three long geometric-moulded drawers, on plinth base and bracket feet 94cm by 57cm by 93cmProvenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire Later handles, previous marks visible to drawer fronts. Upper section with general scuffs and scratches, consistent with age. Discolouration and ring marks visible. Bracket feet with some strengthening work and later addiions. Structurally sound.
Lot 1
~ A Pair of Chinese Porcelain "Nodding Head" Figures, Qianlong, each modelled standing holding a square section baluster vase, wearing long robes with engraved gilt and patinated collars, on stepped square bases 30cm high Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd, 31 January 1956 For a similar pair see Christie's, South Kensington, 3 April 2012, lot 344Please note that there will be no internet bidding on this lot. All bidders on lots 1-10 will be required to provide identification and a deposit of £1,000. Registration for commission and telephone bidding on these lots will close on Wednesday 13th March at 12 noon. To register please email enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk First - head with one flowerhead lacking from hair bun, old yellowing repair around the neck and both ears. Body, old restoration around the neck opening, left hand supporting the square vase and both left corners of the plinth. Some flaking to the black enamel. Second - head with old yellowing repair to the neck and ears. Body with repair to the neck opening, left shoulder, shoulder blade at the rear, right hand and front right corner of the plinth. Firing cracks to the square vase. Some flaking to the black enamel. When assembled both figures nod, the heads sit a little high, the wire may have been replaced and not trimmed, neck mounts a little bent and may also benefit from slight adjustment. Porcelain of the head and body seem to match but originality cannot be guaranteed absolutely.The original receipt is available to the purchaser of this lot.
Lot 145
A Pair of Gilt-Metal-Mounted Green Variegated Marble Lamp Bases, in Louis XVI style, of baluster form, the ram's mask handles hung with foliate swags, on circular socles and square plinths, fitted for electricity42cm highMinor chip to bottom corner of one plinth base. Very minor chips to edges of both plinth bases and socles. General very minor wear and scratches. Discolouration to gilt-metal mounts. Electricity cables enter through side of plinth bases,
Lot 303
A Regency Mahogany, Ebony and Boxwood-Strung Four-Door Library Bookcase, early 19th century, the upper section with moulded cornice above open and adjustable shelves, all between moulded stiles, the base of breakfront form with reeded edge above moulded cupboard doors enclosing pine shelves, on a moulded plinth base308cm by 60cm by 245cmHeavily scuffed throughout, particularly to the shelves. The cupboard doors are slightly misaligned. There are some scuffs and faults around the moulded base and some small veneer losses. There are some further heavy scuffs to the shelves as well as some splitting to the moulding on the front of the shelves beneath the cornice. The right-hand central cupboard door has a small split. Some variations in colour.
Lot 1165
An unusual and heavy bronze figure of a five-toed Dragon breathing fire and gazing up at a flaming pearl held aloft in its rear claw, raised on a plinth/pedestal resembling rolling waves and with Greek key details, the Dragon being flanked to either side by an arm with breaking wave detail and each supporting a sphere surrounded by writhing serpents. The pedestal features a four character detail to the front and the base has an impressed four-character mark beneath. On a label attached is written "Chinese Bronze Dragon figure Qing period with foundry mark under base". 12'' wide x 11 3/4'' high overall. 2.265 Kg approx.
Lot 157
"Abnormalities, the result of diseases of the pelvic supports" by Jackie Attwood - a sculpture depicting five different abnormalities as a result of the detailed diseases, small moulded heads on miniature display stands housed in glass fronted case, on wooden plinth, length 50cmGlass front is loose, currently held in with tape.
Lot 431
Victorian Gothic revival carved oak and polychrome bookcase, the rectangular moulded top over angled frieze with geometric carving on gilt ground and fitted four shelf interior flanked by painted and gilded blind lancet uprights, the side panels with gilt blind arches over geometric panels on polychrome painted ground, raised on plinth base with blind trefoil roundels, 95cm x 32cm x 138cm high
Lot 241
Antique South East Asian carved cream marble standing figure, probably of the Buddha, possibly Burmese, Shan States, with incised conical hairstyle, the hands clasped above, eyes closed in a state of nirvana, 42cm high, raised on later mount and plinth baseFormerly at Old Enton, Godalming, Surrey from circa 1990, thence by descent.
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