An uncommon Issmayer 0 Gauge two-storey Station, on raised plinth approx 9" x 7" with crimson fence surrounding, embossed steps to platform side, the finely-lithographed building in red brick finish with cream details, Issmayer 'winged wheel' motifs each side of the upper decorative arches and clocks (showing 7 minutes to 3) on each face, the open lower storey with three arches to each side, the upper storey an enclosed hall, with canopy and telegraph insulators to 'front' (presumably the platform) face, with embossed low-pitched roof, the whole an unusual combination of lithography with soldered construction, overall F, two holes made in base, canopy roof and flat area of base repainted with some over-paint onto building, tarnishing/spotting to window silvering and other damages, flags (probably) missing from roof, signals or some other fittings misisng from front corners of fence
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A complete Stuart Turner spirit-fired operating Steam Beam Engine, mounted on a wooden plinth with a 9" long Stuart boiler, water reservoir with hand-pump and perimeter railings, the engine itself neatly constructed and finished in green with red trim and some planished steel parts, the cylinder approx 1" dia x 2"stroke, with in-line displacement lubricator to steam pipe and oiler cups to main bearings, cylinder drain cocks top and bottom, the boiler with regulator valve, water and pressure gauges, VG, complete with spirit burner
A complete Stuart Turner spirit-fired operating Steam Horizontal Mill Engine and Generator, mounted on a wooden plinth with twin 9" long Stuart boilers (linked by steam pipe but each with its own water and pressure gauges, spirit burners and chimneys), large water reservoir with hand-pump and perimeter railings, the engine itself neatly constructed and finished in maroon with white lining and polished brass cylinder cover, the cylinder approx 1½" dia x 1½" stroke, with in-line displacement lubricator to steam pipe and oiler cups to main bearings, cylinder drain cocks, operating Watt-type governor, the heavy 5" flywheel linked by belt to a Stuart Dynamo (finished in green and on the same base), together with a free-standing lamp standard connected by cables, all G-VG, generally oily with a little tarnishing in parts
An Aquarius 'Grasshopper' Beam Engine by Cotswold Heritage, a finely-finished and detailed model in blue and orange, with single vertical cylinder of approx 1" diameter x 2¼" stroke, driving a 9" diameter flywheel, the engine fitted with dummy Watt-type governor, together with manufacturer's certificate No AQ 011 dated 18-6-09, operating instructions, rubber exhaust pipe and other add-on fittings, the engine on an imitation granite base and wooden plinth, all VG-E, and with a glazed hardwood display cabinet measuring approx 17" long, 16" high and 12" wide, VG-E (3 inc paperwork envelope)
A George III mahogany musical bracket clock, by John Taylor, London, chiming the quarters on two bells, the triple fusee movement with crown wheel escapement and bob pendulum, the bell top case with a moulded cornice above a partially silvered and gilt brass arched dial with centre date arrow, flanked by side handles and pierced gilt grilles, on foliate cast gilt feet, 40cm wide 24cm deep 52cm highCondition report: Good colour patina, splits to crossgrained veneer on door, door lock missing, silk fret backing replaced, putty holding glass has deteriorated and fallen out in places. Splits to veneer on sides. Signs of glued repairs on plinth corners. Hinge screws not matching. Silvering on chapter ring and subsidiary dial in arch has blackening to edges. Front door has come apart at top of hinge side.Back of clock - door has come apart completely at top of hinge side and beading holding glass has fallen out. Door lock missing and modern brass knob substituted. Inside of door has two missing pieces of wood that seem to have been cut out.Crossgrained veneer on vertical edges of case cracked, some glued back, one piece missing. Back of plinth base has two pieces of veneer missing to ends.
A pair of Victorian figured walnut pier cabinets, each moulded rectangular top above a single glazed door, flanked by a pair of pilasters set with gilt metal mounts and floral marquetry detail, on a plinth base and ebonised bun feet, 76cm wide 36cm deep 117cm high (2)Condition report: Both in fair order, with evidence that they have seen professional attention recently. Tarnish and discolouration to metalware. General wear.
A nautical bronze group,20th century, the classical subject seated with an anchor and cherub looking at a compass, bronze, on a faux marble wood plinth,41cm wide20cm deep67cm highCondition report: A poor joint fixing to the arm of the cherub. Some minor chipping to paint of the faux marble plinth stand.
After Joseph-Pierre Chinard,19th century, Madame Récamier, marble bust,64cm high,together with a fluted oak plinth,48cm wide48cm deep90cm high (2)Condition report: Fault that runs across wrist of top hand and through fingers of the underneath hand, small chips to the bottom edge of the base, light scratches and marks to the surface, no obvious major restorations
A late Regency mahogany partners' desk,c.1830, with a faded green, tooled leather, lined top, nine drawers and three verso and cupboards, brass ring handles, on plinth bases,153cm wide105cm deep76cm highCondition report: There are signs of old veneer repairs to three coners of the plinth base and some fading to the green leather top. The handles have also been replaced.
A large Victorian walnut partners' desk,late 19th century, the tan leather inset top over three frieze drawers to either side, with six further drawers arranged around a central kneehole and with cupboards to the reverse, raised on a plinth base and castors,185cm wide110cm deep78cm highProvenance: Barrington Hall, Essex.Condition report: scratches knocks and repairs to the veneers, leather faded scratched stained and watermarked. We are confident that this is a period piece, with wear, repair and other signs which are consistent with age and serve to corroborate this. Please see additional photos.
After Matthew Noble,19th century, a marble bust of the Hon Mrs Lionel Ashley, inscribed to the reverse 'The Hon Mrs Lionel Ashley. M. Nobel Sc, Reduced by E. Cooper' on a later marble socle,23cm high 40cm high overallCondition report: loose on plinth, small chips and loses to the edges areas of abrasion to the marble in places
James Pradier (Swiss-French, 1790-1852),a seated classical lady, bronze by James Pradier, signed 'J Pradier', on a breakfront marble plinth, 34.5cm wide Condition report: General surface wear. Rubbing and wear to patina to right arm and slightly to shoulders. One or two tiny chips to marble edges.
An Anglo-Indian ivory box,19th century, Vizagapatam, with all-over foliate penwork decoration, the lift-off lid centred with a 'TC' monogram, with a later velvet-lined interior and an ebonised plinth,32cm wide26cm deep14cm highProvenance: Farm House, Farm Street, Mayfair, London.Condition report: Splits to the top, back, front and sides.
A large brass-mounted ceremonial horn,19th century, the cover with a Bacchus finial, the base in the form of a nautical figure riding a dolphin, on an oak plinth,30cm wide38cm deep61cm highCondition report: The cover and mount are only loosely fixed to the horn, the finial mount to the tail of the horn has been glued in position.
A William and Mary walnut and marquetry inlaid longcase clock,late 17th century and later, the hood with a stepped cornice above a fret carved frieze and glazed square door, enclosing a brass face, the silvered 11in dial set with Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed 'Charles Harvey London', surrounding a pair of winding holes, a date aperture and a subsidiary seconds dial, the movement striking on a bell, above a long door decorated with birds and animals among scrolling flowers and foliage, set with a glass lenticle, on a similarly decorated plinth base, 48cm wide25cm deep221cm highCondition report: Splits to top, sides, door and base. Splits, losses and repair to veneer and inlay throughout. 0.5cm wedges added to seatboard. Winding key, pendulum and two brass cased weights present. Movement untested. General wear, tear, knocks, damage and repair throughout. Some repair/ replacement to mouldings.Clock works and ticks and strikes with both weights on. Runs well.
A pair of Continental polychrome carved wood ecclesiastical figures, late 19th century, of scribes seated on a winged lion and bull respectively,49cm wide 12cm deep64cm high (2)Condition report: Good strong original paint colour. A glued repair to the tip pf the Lion's wing, and a small loss of timber from the corner of the plinth of one.
A large pine kitchen dresser,late 19th century, having four drawers over four cupboards beneath and on a plinth base,326cm wide49cm deep80cm highProvenance: Built for the kitchen of Harton Hall, South Shields, Tyne and Wear.Harton Hall in South Shields was built in 1881 for the town clerk, Joseph Mason Moore, who employed the services of an architect to design every detail in his home, including this grand kitchen dresser. Later additions of paint have been stripped back to reveal the gorgeous pinewood, while two missing doors have been replicated by hand, making it kitchen-ready once again.Condition report: This lot was featured on 'Salvage Hunters: The Restorers' (Discovery Network - Quest).Salvage Hunters: The Restorers is a popular prime time show broadcast on the Discovery Network (Quest), where industry experts seek out lots in need of a little TLC and restore them to their former glory. We are delighted to now offer these restored lots for sale. The lots here are presented with stills from the programme.All details were true at the time of transmission. All items are bought as seen at the auction only and Discovery Corporate Service Limited and its affiliates make no representations or warranties as to the condition, suitability or at all in relation to any lot offered for sale; and no further documentation can be provided. All valuations stated herein are given by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers at the time of printing, please note that these may differ to the valuations given to the items within the programme which was broadcast at an earlier time.Stripped and cleaned top different colour to the front. Low raised back a later addition. Handles non-original. This lot was professionally restored as part of the Salvage Hunters Restorers programme. Drawers run smoothly but flop forward. Please view additional images.
A French provincial painted shop counter,19th century, the scrubbed top above a panelled front, set with a central foliate cartouche, on a plinth base, with an open section and till drawer behind,147cm wide45cm deep96cm highCondition report: Splits, knocks, marks and stains to top. Caked candle wax. Traces of worm. Right-hand side split. Chips, scratches, knocks and losses throughout. Cracking, rubbing and losses to paint. Large loss to left corner of base. Wear and damage throughout, although much of it adding to its pleasantly distressed aesthetic. One panel missing to base of interior. Drawer stuck.
A George III mahogany architect's desk/secretaire,in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, the double ratcheted top over a drawer containing a slide with tooled leather inserts, an inkwell and a further ratcheted slope, below this a central well flanked by six lidded compartments, each an oval, inset with letters of the alphabet, this on six short drawers within three-quarter turned, reeded columns, a plinth base and castors, the reverse with dummy drawers and doors, and conforming turned columns,125cm wide67cm deep92cm highProvenance: The property of a West Country gentleman.Condition report: See additional images.Top re-polished.Rear left and front right corners with veneer shrinkage.Later brass handles.Later leather insets to slide.Later glass inkwell.Wear and tear.One dummy drawer with splits.Interior of one pedestal split.
A large rectangular cast iron plinth, 20th century, decorated in relief with gorgon and satyr heads, surrounded by scrolling floral and foliate motifs, on a spreading canted base, 61cm wide61cm deep89cm highCondition report: Rust and weathering. Flaking to paint. Knocks, scratches, dings, dents and general surface wear.
Early 19th century bracket clock by Frank Robotham, Hampstead, c1800 with twin fusee movement striking on bell with repeat, dome top satinwood case with ebony stringing and crossbanding, on gilt bun feet, 37 cm high, 2 keys and pendulum presentCondition report: General overall condition good, movement is dirty and we cannot confirm if it is in full working order, movement is gut/Plastic wire driven, not chain. Dial may have been repainted. Case, generally good condition, some minor repair, stringing is missing towards back left corner of plinth.
Regency bracket clock with single fusee movement, white painted dial in brass inlaid mahogany lancet-shaped case with pierced gothic side grills raised on gilt ball feet, 32cm high, two keys and pendulum present. Provenance: Removed from Portishead House, ManningtreeCondition report: General overall condition good, movement is wire driven not chain and clean. As far as we are aware the clock is in working order, although we have not had it going. Case is good, metal work is dirty, veneers repaired in places, side silks are faded, small area of damage to plinth near back RH corner, rear door damaged at top LH, glass loose, possibly replaced.
18th century longcase clock with 30 hour movement, 11inch square brass dial, signed Sam Harley, Salop, engraved centre, with crescent calendar aperture, brass chapter ring, and pierced Rocaille spandrels. In an oak case, with shaped door and matching plinth, flat topped hood with turned columns and blind fret decoration. 198cm overall height. (Weight and pendulum present).
George III mahogany longcase clock, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand and date aperture, signed ‘Eva, Falmouth’ etched with a vignette of ships, scrolling acanthus fronds and an eagle and motto ‘Tempus Fugit’ to the break arch, the movement with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the hood with fluted Corinthian columns supporting a broken swan neck pediment centred with an eagle and sphere finial, the trunk with quarter Corinthian columns flanking the arched door, resting on rusticated plinths, on a panelled moulded base and scrolled bracket feet, 243cm highProvenance: Liberty & Co. Ltd. Regent Street, 15th February 1972. Removed from the Old Rectory, East BergholtCondition report: General overall condition good,movement is dirty and we unable to confirm if it is in full working order. Dial is dirty, scuffed in places, silvering is worn, some sighns of rust to hands. Case is good, no major damage, no obvious signs of wood worm, but surface is well polished and some panels have had previous holes filled. Plinth may have been repaired. Hood is good, capital of rear left column is broken. Gut lines are frayed in places.
Late 18th/early 19th century longcase clock with 8 day movement, 12inch painted break arch dial indistinctly signed Long Melford, with Arabic numerals and painted floral spandrels and fruit in the arch, secondary seconds dial and crescent date aperture. In an oak case, with arched door and domed hood, with fluted pillars and three turned finials. 214cm overall height. (Weights, pendulum and keys present)Condition report: General overall condition reasonable, movement is dirty and we are unable to confirm if it is in full working order. Dial is quite worn and difficult to read. Case has some damage to plinth, door is not a good fit and is damaged around edges, particularly near lock. door locking plate is a modern repair.
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) for Rotal Worcester - large bronze figural group titled 'By a short head, signed, raised on black wooden plinth base with publication details to underside, approximately 53cm long, together with a certificate from Bernard Winskill confirming purchase for £1,300 signed and dated 13/6/77
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) very large bronze figure of Princess Anne, riding her horse Doublet, signed and numbered IV, approximately 59cm long, on black marble plinth, accompanied by a certificate from the artist confirming sale in August 1973 for £1250, also stating that this model differs from that cast earlier in the position of one of the horse's legs
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) fine sterling silver model of a horse and rider, in the manner of a dressage competition, hallmarked and raised on black marble plinth, approximately 32cm long, accompanied by a certificate from Bernard Winskill, confirming purchase in 1975 for £1620 and stating the silver weight as approximately 224ozCondition report: Silver appears to be in good condition, small loss to corner of marble plinth, generally good
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) very large bronze group of a mare and foal, modelled on the winner of the 1970 1000 Guineas 'Humble Duty', the bronze approximately 59cm long, on substantial green marble plinth, together with a certificate from the artist, confirming purchase of this work January 1974 for £1500
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) for Royal Worcester, limited edition porcelain figural group titled 'By a short head', numbered 33/100, 50cm long (significant hairline crack), raised on wooden plinth, together with framed certificateCondition report: Please see our website for photos of this item.
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) very large bronze figural group depicting Charlottown and Pretendre in the finish of the 1966 Derby, signed, raised on black marble plinth, approximately 63cm long, accompanied by a certificate from the artist confirming that this bronze was commissioned and sold in June 1967 for £500Condition report: Appears to be in good original condition.
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) large bronze sculpture depicting Lester Piggott on Lorenzaccio, winner of the 1970 Champion Stakes, signed and numbered III (of VII?) and dated 1971, approximately 66cm long, on black marble plinth, together with a certificate from the artist confirming purchase in April 1971 for £700
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) very large bronze sculpture of a racehorse with jockey up titled 'Balidar' ridden by Lester Piggott, winner of the Prix de L'Abbeye de Longchamp 1970, approximately 60cm long, signed and numbered III, black marble plinth, together with a certificate from the artist confirming purchase in April 1971 for £800
Bernard Winskill (d. 1980) bronze figure of Grundy with Pat Eddery up, signed, approximately 60cm long, on black marble plinth, approximately 61cm long, together with a certificate from the artist confirming sale in April 1977 for £1,400, and stating 'This model differs from that cast by Royal Worcester in the position of the horses legs
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