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Fraisse, Édouard-Charles (French, 1880-1945); b. Beaune FRANCE, Électricité [Electricity], c. 1930, an Art Déco bronze maquette by É-C. Fraisse, half-length figure of Marianne facing, holding a quill pen in her right hand and unveiling a network of electricity pylons with her left, 190mm, 1,000.00g. Extremely fine, very rare; mounted on a circular wooden frame, with hook on the back for suspension, an attractive item of Art Déco wall art £150-£200

A 17th Century oak carving of an Angel with quill 21in x 16in

Circa 1650-1700 A.D. Two leaves from a vellum manuscript, each with a hand-coloured image of a male figure (Evangelists) seated on low stools, covered with embroidered cloths, holding a vellum page in one hand and quill in the other, nimbus around their head; dressed in blue, red and green garments, in front of them two cups in brown and white colour. Cf. image of Evangelist on a vellum page from Ethiopian Gospel Book, ex Gunda Gunda Monastery, 16th century A.D., Ethiopia, in The Walters Art Museum, accession no. W.850.153V. 19 grams total, 22.5 x 19.8 cm each (8 7/8 x 7 3/4 in.). [2, No Reserve] Ex central London gallery.During the Aksumite period, the Greek text of the Gospels was brought to Ethiopia and translated into Geez. Along with the Greek text came a standard method of Gospel manuscript production, as well as the Eusebian canon tables with their characteristic decoration and tholos miniature, and portraits of the evangelists. In the Gondar period, the tradition continued: usually the four Evangelists were portrayed as a series. Evangelist portraits serve as an introduction, and narrative illustrations were placed within the Gospel texts.

A late Regency mahogany portable desk stand, fitted with inkwells, a lidded compartment and pen tray,24cm wide15cm deep15cm high,together with a porcupine quill pen, inlaid with silver metal,18.5cm long (2)Condition ReportOne glass inkwell lid is cracked

A medieval bronze iconographic ring, France, 15th century, the elongated octagonal central panel engraved with a crowned figure of St Catherine of Alexandria, holding a wheel and feather quill, size R, accompanied by a catalogue card and wax seal impressionProvenance: formerly in the collection of Dame Joan Evans (1893-1977)Cf.: British Museum, collection no. AF692, for a similar French iconographic ring depicting the Madonna and Child Condition commensurate with age, carving still clear, some wear to stippled border, traces of original gildingPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A Vintage Two Blade Quill Cutter Penknife with Mother of Pearl Scales by Mappin of Sheffield, 9cms Long

A mid 20th century Anglo-Indian ivorine and porcupine rectangular quill box, with fitted interior compartments, 32x23cm.

19th c. Continental porcelain inkstand with lidded inkwell and quill pen holders to sides (small chip to rim)

Victorian Staffordshire pottery model of a Greyhound, standing, with a hare in its mouth, on a naturalistic base, H.28cm; another greyhound, seated, with a hare by its feet, H.21cm; pair of recumbent greyhound quill holders, W.16cm; another greyhound quill holder, W.19cm; pair of spaniels, H.14cm, and a spill vase. (8)

Pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery quill holders, each modelled as a parakeet perched on a tree stump with a lamb below, both with Nick Burton sticker to base, H.12.5cm; model of a colourful bird, Pair of spill vases, each modelled as a pair of swans with a pair of cygnets, H.12cm, and a pair of lamb quill holders, W.8.5cm. (7)Condition: Some paint loss to parakeets and colourful bird. Spill vase with purplish-blue foliage - both cygnets' heads reattached

A cased Parker duofold ballpoint pen, a cased Parker Sonnet lacquer ruby red fountain pen, a Dunhill gold plated fountain pen and various fountain pens and ballpoint pens including Parker, Sheaffer, Quill, etc.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A 19th century Persian lacquer scribe's pen or quill box, hand-painted throughout with traditional hunting scenes, slide interior, 31cm long overall

A 19th century damascened brass Persian scribe's qalamdan or travelling case, comprising inkwell and quill box, profusely decorated throughout in the Islamic manner, 5cm high, 22cm long

AUTOGRAPHS. An album containing approximately 49 tipped-in photographs of Second World War aviation interest with neat annotations, circa 1950s-1960s, leaves 26.5cm x 30cm, most photographs 9cm x 14cm, including six signed photographs by Douglas Bader, Alan Deere, James Edgar ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, R. Stanford Tuck, Adolph Gysbert ‘Sailor’ Marin and Jeffrey Quill and six accompanying letters signed by R. Stanford Tuck, Johnnie Johnson (2), Douglas Bader, Alan Deere and Jeffrey Quill, compiled by Peter S. Wainwright.

WW2 Spitfire Test Pilot Jeffrey Quill AFC signed on his own Test pilot series RAF flown cover. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

A 1909 Argentinian short sword / machete side arm, made by the German manufacturer, Weyersburg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen. Also marked to the ricasso ‘Modelo Argentino 1909’ and the crest of Argentina. With riveted wooden slab grips, and curved pommel. S shaped cross guard, stamped with the serial number D06573, which matches the accompany scabbard. Single edged blade with flat spine and quill point, and with a fuller. Complete with steel scabbard, with teardrop shaped frog stud. Approximately 52cm length in scabbard, blade length 37.1cm. Condition: generally good. Normal service and age related wear, with some darkening to the steel and some mottling in places. Slightly rounded tip to the blade.

A scarce and important early 20th century Royal Portuguese Navy officers sword, once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (1889-1932). Of usual form, featuring a fish skin grip (lacking wire binding), gilt brass guard with fouled anchor and crown, gilt brass backpiece leading up to a lions head pommel. Fold down catch to the guard to secure the blade into the scabbard, with raised button to the throat area of the scabbard. Steel single edged quill point blade and piped back, with gilded detail to both sides, plus an etched fouled anchor and crown, a fully rigged sailing ship, foliate patterns, and a black cartouche for adding a name. Complete with its black leather scabbard, with gilt brass throat, mid section, and chape, with the throat and mid section having suspension rings to attach to a sword belt. There is additionally an original bullion sword knot attached to the upper suspension ring, plus a 1911 dated photograph of King Manuel II, dedicated to ‘Antonio Pereira’ and signed ‘Manuel R’. The date of April 30th 1911, and the location of ‘Richmond’ quoted on the photograph would indicate that this was presented after the King had fled into exile. He is dressed in the uniform of a naval officer, and is pictured with the actual naval officer’s sword offered in this lot, albeit with a slightly different sword knot shown in the photograph. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, one of which was this naval sword. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The naval sword and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Approximate length in scabbard 93cm, blade length 77.2cm. Condition: generally solid, with some age and service wear. The gilt finish has mostly worn away to the brass, with traces remaining in places. The blade has some mottling and some small areas of surface corrosion. The fish skin grip is intact, but the wire binding is absent. The leather to the scabbard is intact, but each of the brass mounts are missing their securing pins, and therefore will move. The photograph has some losses to the card mount, plus some light staining along the bottom edge.

A 19thC brass figure, modelled as Punch, holding a quill and ink pot, on a shaped base, 13cm high.

Elkington silver plated inkstand or standish of rectangular form with rounded corners with two pen wells, two glass fitted inkwells, quill well with taperstick fitted to lid, on four scrolling feet. 29cm wide

An interesting mixed group of jewellery, including a gilt brooch with a portrait miniature of a young gentleman with quill, unmarked, length approx. 5.3cm, 15.6grams; a pendant brooch with a portrait miniature of a mother with children, ornate foliate surround, marked 800 to verso, length approx. 3.3cm (not inc. bale), 5.5grams; a brooch with a portrait miniature of a lady with flowers in her hair, ornate openwork marcasite set mount, unmarked, pin marked metal, length approx. 5.0cm, 13.6grams; an ornately carved openwork circular brooch, unmarked, diameter approx. 2.5cm, 3.0grams; an openwork floral brooch set with marcasite, marked silver to verso, length approx. 5.0cm; 9.2grams; and a celluloid pendant (possibly Trench art) with a photograph of a young gentleman to one side and a mother and child to the other, length approx. 2.8cm, (6),

LEWIS CHESS SET PIECES, PORCUPINE QUILL WORK BOX, VINTAGE CASE, WALNUT MANTLE CLOCK, CANTILEVER ACTION SEWING WORK BOX

A French mid-20th century pressed metal still life relief picture - in a copper finish with variable patination, depicting a violin, books, an oil lamp and a quill on a desk, impressed signature 'Yves Lac' lower right, 18 x 24in (45.5 x 61cm), wooden frame.

THEATRE: A matched set of four Staffordshire Figures, all Inkwells or Quill Holders, dressed as Turks,  all seated, with turbans, one plucking a lute, possibly made as portraits of stage actors, 12cm high (4).

ANIMALS: A fine pair of Staffordshire Pottery Quill Holders, modelled as a pair of Deer, mid 19th century, two bucks, recumbent, on blue gilt lined bases, 15cm high (2). Condition report The right facing giraffe has lost its left ear and the palm tree is chipped at the same spot. the same figure also has a chip to the top back of base. 

GREYHOUNDS: Two pairs of Staffordshire Pottery Quill Stands, modelled as seated Greyhounds, mid 19th century, a pair with attentive head pose, 12m high; another crouching pair with light coloured buff coats, 9cm high (4). Condition report One figure has a considerable crack and losses to back. 

SPANIELS: Two small Staffordshire Figurines, including a Setter; and a Playful Maltese Inkstand or Quill Holder, the black and white setter lying on a blue cushion, 10cm high, 13cm long; the Maltese, 7.5cm high (2). Maltese quill holder cracked. Condition report Maltese quill holder cracked

SPANIELS: A rare and charming pair Staffordshire Pottery Quill Stands (or Inkwells), modelled as Reclining Spaniels, circa 1850, each seated on a raised green base with pink tassels, 10cm high Refer: A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs a Potted History, Clive Mason Pope, p.77, fig. 4, for a similar pair. Condition report One of the dogs has a firing fault to back of head. 

THEATRE: Three Staffordshire Figures, dressed as Turks, including two inkwells or quill holders,both seated with legs crossed and wearing turbans; the other similar, 13-12cm high (3). Condition report Third figure with loss to front, possibly a hookah pipe

SPANIELS: Seven assorted small Staffordshire Spaniels, including a pair of quill stands or inkwells, each with a spaniel standing before a spill vase, 8cm high; also a charming small spaniel with a puppy, lying on a blue base, in manner of Samuel Alcock, 8cm high; a pair of miniature comforters, 9cm high; another similar; and a small group figure with two dogs before bocage tree, 13cm high (7) Left bocage limb missing. Condition report Left bocage limb missing

Porcupine quill box - Approx W: 29cm D: 19.5cm H: 12cm

An early George V silver capstan inkwell of slightly tapered cylindrical form, the hinged lid framed by five quill holes within a raised rim, on a wide circular base, Chester 1911 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, weight 306.3g, diameter 15cm, and a silver rectangular cigarette box, Birmingham 1935 by Walker & Hall, length 17.8cm.

A calligraphy box, containing a quill pen, a leather desk blotter, decorated with Viking boats, etc., and other similar items.

A Victorian Williams black pottery ink pot, registration number 331808, with wooden stopper and a quill, the ink pot 10cm high.

A 19th Century Staffordshire Novelty Quill Holder, Some Loss to Boccage and Petals, 9cms Wide

Porcupine quill and ebony box, with bone and ivory inlaid pattern, with a lift out tray with compartments, 33 x 14 x 23cm. (Please note: Franklin Browns have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot 46W9Q4FF)

Chamberlains Worcester Imari porcelain inkwell of drum form with three quill holes, 6cm high together with an early 19th century Bloor Derby porcelain inkwell, painted with floral sprigs, likely by Moses Webster, 3.5cm high (2) Provenance: The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

Two Spode porcelain inkwells of drum form with central well and two quill holes, claret ground with gilding together with another Spode candlestick with birds and floral sprays, 6.5cm high (3) Provenance: The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

Four Staffordshire stoneware inkwells of drum form, each with four quill holes, two probably by Wilson, with floral sprig decoration to a blue ground, 7cm & 6cm diameter together with two others of smaller similar design by Turner (4) Provenance: The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

Chamberlains of Worcester porcelain inkwell and stand of drum form with three gilded quill holes, white ground with pink roses and small blue flowers together with another Chamberlains inkwell. Provenance: The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

Collection of 5 porcelain polychrome inkwells comprising a.o. porcelain double inkwell, watch holder and watch VIEUX PARIS, with gold and floral motif and 2 figures, inkwell in rocaille form with 2 lidded inkwells LIMOGES, Staffordshire ‘nest’ inkwell with bird perched above her chicks while a snake attacks, with two quill holders circa 1850Lot van 5 porseleinen polychrome inktpotten bestaande uit oa porseleinen dubbele inktpot en horlogehouder en horloge VIEUX PARIS, met goud- en bloemmotief en 2 figuren, inktpot in rocaille vorm met 2 dekselinktpotjes LIMOGES, Staffordshire 'nest' inktpot met vogel die boven haar kuikens uitsteekt terwijl een slang aanvalt, met twee ganzenveerhouders circa 1850H 7 - 24 cm

Collection of books by William Caine to include, The Brave Little Tailor, Edinburgh, 1923. Lady Sheba's Last stunt, London, MCMXXIV.Bildad the Quill-Driver, London, MCMXVI.The Irresistible Intruder (with inscription inside, Gordon Caine, see images) London, MCMXIV.

A 20th century inlaid jewellery box, in the form of a miniature treasure chest, 15x18cm, together with an Edwardian inlaid box, and a small Anglo-Indian ivorine & Porcupine quill box. (3)

A collection of Royal Doulton Dickens Seriesware, including a Charles Dickens small character jug (model D6901 - 4"H) and six small dishes featuring scenes and characters from Dickens' novels (2.5" - 4.5"). The character jug showcases Charles Dickens holding a quill pen and book, marked on the base as part of a limited edition. The accompanying dishes depict iconic characters, including Sam Weller, Bill Sykes, and The Artful Dodger, with hand-painted details and scenic backdrops. Each piece is marked with the Royal Doulton backstamp, showcasing the brand’s exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling artistry. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: see DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

American, 1919-2011Clam, Pigeon Quill, 1972Signed Schloss 72 (lr) and titled Clam Pigeon Quill on the reverseOil on canvas21 3/4 x 31 1/2 inches (55.3 x 80cm)UnframedOverall in good condition. Paint flaking near the black spot on the lower right quadrant.Overall in good condition. Paint flaking near the black spot on the lower right quadrant.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

A late Georgian Mason's Ironstone mazarine blue and gilt three-piece desk set, comprising guill holder, ink stand and pounce pot, of circular form; together with a footed dish, elaborate floral decoration, (4)dish diameter 14cmCondition: Chip to foot of dish. Restoration to handle and spout on quill holder, visible under UV. General wear commensurate with age.Provenance: A Private Collection

Three wooden fishing reels, another in brass, two quill floats together with some line

English school (19th century),Three quarter length portrait of a gentleman seated at a desk, quill pen in hand,Oil on panel,Indistinctly signed lower right [I. B___], inscribed verso: 'Mathew Hudson / Constable of Chester Castle / Died 6th Dec 1817 / Aged 66 years / Buried at the [___] Church Chester',21cm x 15.5cm,Framed (at fault)

A pair of 19th Century Staffordshire quill holders modelled as recumbent greyhounds on navy oval bases, gilt heightened, repairs [2]

19TH CENTURY COLLECTABLES, including porcupine quill rectangular box, interior with lift out tray, 12 (h) x 30 (w) x 21.5cms (d), Chinese lacquered double tea caddy with fitted metal interior, 17 (h) x 24 (w) x 16cms (d), rosewood sarcophagus form trinket box with pincushion top, 9 (h) x 15 (w) x 10.5cms (d), and large black lacquered tea tray with gilded rim, 70 x 51cmsProvenance: The Cornelia Bayley Collection from the historic Welsh Jacobean house, Plas Teg, Flintshire. Further auctions to follow including Plas Teg Principal Interiors, further details on this important Jacobean house and its clearance Welsh House Clearance of a Generation — Rogers Jones Co

A group of late 19th / early 20th century trinket boxes, to include a a satin wood box decorated with sunflowers, H9cm, a Turnbridge ware box in the style of Robert Vorley, W7cm, a Porcupine Quill dominoes box made by prisoners of war, L19cm, ect ( 9 ).  

A Victorian brass and ebony quill cutter. Stamped 'Rogers cutler to her Majesty', with a retracting blade, also signed, in a tooled leather case, length 10.5cm.No damage to report, two screws show a little rust, the case has a few marks.

A rare Meissen porcelain quill knife, mid 18th century, modelled as a stem of asparagus, with gilt metal mounts, with a small removable blade, contained in a contemporary fitted red leather case with gilt tooling, 11.3cm (with blade extended).

Imperial German M1898 Seitengewehr Bayonet20 1/2 inch, single edged, quill point blade.  Narrow fuller.  Forte with crowned "Erfurt".  Back edge dated "03".  Steel, turn up quillon and pommel.  Wooden, grooved slab grips.  Contained in its leather scabbard with steel mounts (scabbard broken).  Complete with leather frog.   Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Scarce British Lancaster Sapper And Miners 1855 Bayonet24 inch, single edged, quill point blade.  Forte with contract maker "S & K".  Brass muzzle ring, crossguard and pommel. Locking spring secured by a screw.  Leather checkered slab grips.  Contained in its leather scabbard with brass mounts.   Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

WW1 Imperial German M1898 Seitengewehr Regimentally Marked Bayonet20 1/2 inch, single edged, quill point blade with narrow fuller.  Forte with crowned Erfurt.  Back edge dated "01".  Steel, turn up crossguard marked "3.J.4.234".  Steel pommel with Inspection stamps.  Polished, one piece, grooved wooden grip.  Contained in its leather scabbard with steel mounts.   Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Navy Archive of Captain John Simpson Royal Navy Service 1803-1846 items are part of a family archive and are believed to have belonged to Captain John Simpson, whose Naval career spanned from 1803 to 1846. 1838 Royal Naval Commission to the appointment of Lieutenant and Commander of the Brig Sloop HMS Weazle of 10 guns. Now framed ... Royal Naval 1827 pattern Officer's sword. This with plain piped back blade with quill point. The hilt with folding guard, shagreen grip and lion head pommel.  Scabbard absent.  Rust spots to the blade ... Telescope, a day & night example by Jackson of Plymouth. A one draw brass and mahogany example with some age wear to the brass work ... Officer's Campaign box. A good quality example of mahogany with brass corners and mounts. The interior is plain and box is accompanied by a Brahma style padlock. Good rich colour to the timber ... Selection of family letters including a small number addressed to John Simpson. Captain John Simpson joined the Royal Navy as a Gentleman Volunteer. He gained his Lieutenant rank in 1811 and was assigned to the schooner HMS Bream. He remained with the RN after the end of the Napoleonic War and appointed Lt & Commander HMS Weazle on the 9th July 1838 and remained with her until July 1840 when he was promoted to Commander and given command of HMS Rolla. On leaving her in 1846 he was promoted Captain and died in 1849 Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Vintage writing items inc dip pens, quill cutter, pen holders, brass pen trays etc 

An exceptional collection of five Royal Doulton large character jugs, each showcasing intricate hand painted details and remarkable craftsmanship. These highly collectible pieces feature iconic figures from various cultural and historical backgrounds. 'Bacchus', representing the Roman god of wine, Bacchus is adorned with a grapevine motif, showcasing a whimsical design that celebrates the joy of wine and revelry. 'Beefeater', depicting the iconic Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London, this jug is complete with traditional attire and vivid details, symbolizing a quintessential figure in British history. 'The Lawyer', a classic portrayal of a barrister, featuring a powdered wig and a feather quill handle. 'North American Indian', this jug honors Native American heritage with a detailed feathered headdress and a totem pole handle, reflecting respect for cultural traditions. All stamped with the Royal Doulton backstamp to ensure authenticity. Bacchus (D6499): 7"H; c. 1959-1991; Max Henk. Beefeater (D6206): 6.5"H; c. 1947-1986; Harry Fenton. The Lawyer (D6498): 7"H; c. 1959-1996; Max Henk. North American Indian (D6611): 7.75"H; c. 1967-1991; Max Henk. Artist: Max Henk, and Harry FentonIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Broadway & Co silver ink pot, glass ink wells, pewter and ottoman travelling inkwell and quill sleeve, Parker Duofold with 14k nib, fountain pen with Watermans Ideal nib and a dip pen

Porcupine quill sliding lid box approx. 12.5cm x 9.5cm x 4.5cm and a model of the Mayflower Galleon which stood in the Vine Inn at South Thoresby