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Click here to subscribeA rare early 19th Century mahogany Gothic Hall Bench, after a design by A.W. Pugin, the shaped and carved back with shield plaques, flanked by matching arms with turned supports, over a shaped apron, on turned and octagonal shaped legs, 89cms (35") wide, possibly by Gillows. (1) N.B. This lot is stamped with number 4743Provenance: Formerly in the Gothic Chapel, at Ursuline Convent, Blackrock, Cork.
A rare Georgian Northern Irish Provincial carved oak cased Grandfather Clock, the swan neck pediment with rosette mounts and a central shell with eagle surmounted, over a brass square dial signed "George Pilkington, Tynan," (County Armagh), panel door on plinth base, approx. 251cms (95") high. (1)
A rare pair of Italian early 19th Century carved giltwood and painted timber Wall Appliques, each decorated with cherubs, foliage and surmounted with eagle, both with small framed oval silvered reliefs of "The Descent" and "The Visitation," each approx. 41cms x 38cms (16" x 15"). (2)Provenance: From a long established Private Irish Institution.
[Daniel O'Connell] An extremely rare Daniel O'Connell Figure Group, consisting of central cloaked figure of O'Connell, holding a parasol, surrounded by country peasants, four males, and two female figures and a small child, made of wood, plaster or ceramic and papier mache, 19cms high x 21cms long, (7 1/2" x 8 3/4") on an oval wooden stand with domed glass cover. (1)* Extremely rare, only about four or five of these groups are known and no two are the same. There is one in the National Museum, one in University College, Dublin, and one in Derrynane House, Co. Kerry, O'Connell's birthplace. The present example is from a private collection in Co. Carlow.
Vanity Fair: Horse Racing etc:A group of 5 Rare "Vanity Fair Supplements," all large coloured landscape shape, including:* Tattersall's 1887,* A Master's Meet,* In Vanity Fair, 1890,* A Fox-Hunting Constellation,& * Kirby Gate,by Spy, Lib etc., and some other items. All unframed. As a coll., w.a.f. (1)
A rare and unusual red boulle brass inlaid and ebonised lift top Cabinet, by Paul Sormani (1817 - 1877), the top profusely decorated inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell with a central monogrammed brass panel, the front with rectangular brass inlaid border and a central decoration over a frieze drawer, the hinged lift top revealing an interior with two drawers, the lock stamped, P. Sormani, Rue du Temple 114, Paris, the sides with shaped ormolu mounts and brass inlay, on a base with four spindle supports united on a stretcher with outsplayed legs, approx. 79cms h x 61cms w ( 31" x 24 " ) ( 1 )
[Charpentier, Henri]. [Recueil des Costumes de la Bretagne et des autre contr‚es de la France..., Nantes: Charpentier, 1829-1831], sixty (of 120) hand-coloured lithographed plates, bound without the title-page, intermittent toning and spotting, first plate with short tear in upper blank margin (paper repaired on verso), three plates with small crude circular repair to blank upper corner, sheet size 33 x 24.5cm (13 x 9.75ins), all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, hinges split, contemporary half calf with gilt decorated spine, rubbed and some wear to extremities (slight loss to spine ends, joints partly split, and corners showing), large folio Apparently the earliest work to focus on the costume of Brittany; complete copies are extremely rare, and even collections of plates such as these seldom come on the market. The Charpentiers were Bretons who settled in Nantes, and produced a series of works using the new technique of lithography which had been introduced to Nantes in 1821. These lively and beautifully coloured plates, with their landscape back-drops, include depictions of the extraordinary headdresses of Caudebec and other regions, the bizarre stilt-walking shepherds of Landes, the pretty water and milk carriers of Rochefort, the cloth-making maidens of Louviers, and the pipe-smoking young men of Cornouaille and Lesneven. (1)
Gayton (J. R.). Memoria Philosophica; or History, Chronology, Geography, Astronomy, Poetry, Prose, Language &c. treated on principles best adapted to retention in the Memory, printed J. Hill and published Simpkin & Marshall, 1826, additional half title, list of subscribers, two folding mnemonic charts, numerous tables and six lithographic anthropomorphic and zoomorphic folding maps with contemporary hand colouring, errata bound at rear, later ownership signatures to front endpaper and front blank, marbled endpapers, contemporary half morocco gilt, worn at extremities, 8vo Rare. Only one copy recorded on Copac. (1)
Morden (Robert, cartographer). A Brief Description of England and Wales, containing a particular account of each county..., embellished with Copper-plate maps of each county, very useful for Travellers and others and very proper for Schools to give youth an idea of Geography and the nature of his own Country and County, published R. Bassam, 1796, decorative engraved frontispiece with near contemporary dated manuscript ownership address and signature to verso, printed title with similar manuscript notations to verso, three leaf introduction, two pages of the introduction torn with slight loss, 106 pages of descriptive text, thirty-one (only) uncoloured engraved 'playing card' county maps, each with a card number to upper right, Monmouth, Radnor and Anglesey with 'royal' portraits, most maps printed in strips and bound 'concertina style' into binding, a few maps bound separately, printed 'explanation' sheet, a few maps frayed or torn with some loss, later (mid 19th century) ownership signature and address to verso of front endpaper, slight staining to pastedowns, 19th century morocco gilt, very slight wear at extremities, 12mo Rare. Only one known copy listed on Copac. Not recorded in Chubb or Skelton. A few of the 1780 editions of this volume, published by H. Turpin, have appeared on the market. One of the most recent was in these rooms in 2009. We can find no record of this slightly later 1796, edition published by R.Bassam appearing anywhere. The maps present are:- Cumberland, Lincolnshire, Northampton, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Herefordshire, Westmorland, Flint, Carnarvan, Denbigh, Merioneth, Montgomery, Cardigan, Brecknock, Monmouth, Radnor, Anglesey, Pembroke, Carmarthen and Glamorganshire. (1)
New Forest. Faden (William), A Plan of His Majesty's Forest, called The New Forest in the county of Southampton, laid down from surveys taken by Thos. Richardson, Wm. King and Abm. and Wm. Driver, by order of the Commissioners of the Land Revenue appointed by an Act of Parliament passed in the 26th year of King George, 1789, a large scale map on ten engraved sheets, nine with bright contemporary hand colouring, incorporating a large uncoloured decorative cartouche, an index map, a list of the officers and wardens of the New Forest, a list of the Bailwicks and Walks in the forest, compass rose and table of explanation, large margins, very slight staining, each sheet approximately 575 x 580 mm, retaining contemporary endpapers, modern half calf gilt on marbled boards, slim upright folio A rare map of the New Forest whose accuracy ensured that it was in continual use in several editions up until the late 19th century. We can find only one other copy of this, the first edition, appearing in auction in the last twenty years. (1)
Queen Caroline. A series of caricatures illustrating the Attorney General's charges against Queen Caroline. 51 plates complete on 35. 'Exceedingly characteristic, now very scarce, having been supressed', Originally published at Five Guineas, circa 1835, title on a morocco gilt label to upper cover, forty-nine (only of 51) etched caricatures with contemporary hand colouring, including examples by G. Cruikshank, Isaac Cruikshank, William Heath and Theodore Lane, most with the publisher's imprint of G. Humphrey, slight dust soiling, disbound, book plate of Anne Renier and F. G. Renier, contemporary green limp card covers, a little worn and frayed, oblong folio A rare collection of caricatures intended to blacken the name of the Prince Regent's (later George IV) consort, The Prince Regent married his first cousin, Princess Caroline of Brunswick in 1795. It was a disastrous match. The couple loathed each other from the outset, and separated after the birth of their only daughter, Princess Charlotte. The Prince was unable to obtain a divorce before his coronation as King George IV, and he denied Caroline access to the ceremony, or the right to her title. Caroline had spent seven years in exile, travelling in the Mediterranean and Near East. She was followed closely by spies sent by the Prince Regent. In a bid to turn public opinion against Caroline, the Government employed Theodore Lane and others to caricature her alleged indiscretions, particularly her scandalous relationship with the Italian courtier, Bartolomeo Pergami. Despite the best efforts of her husband to defame her, Queen Caroline enjoyed widespread public support, and this was reflected in popular prints, where she was depicted as a beautiful and virtuous mother. However, rumours of her promiscuity and eccentric behaviour fuelled by the publication of licentious caricatures, damaged her reputation. She died suddenly in 1821, and was mourned by her supporters as the 'injured Queen of England'. Only one copy found on Copac. (1)
Carter (W.). Six Select Views in Yorkshire, lithotinted by J. B. Pyne from original drawings made expressly for this work by W. Carter. With descriptive letter-press, published T. W. Green, Leeds, 1843, printed title and dedication to the Earl of Zetland, ten pages of descriptive text, blank leaf with printed monogram to verso, six (complete) uncoloured lithographic plates printed on card, some spotting throughout, publisher's paper wrappers with title repeated on upper cover, wrappers frayed and worn and laid on later card, later stitched binding, upright folio, contained in modern portfolio Rare. Not found in Abbey. No copies listed on Copac. Last auction copy in 1957. (1)
Mably (Gabriel de). Des Droits et des Devoirs du Citoyen, 1st edition, Kell [sic], 1789, half-title present, contemporary mottled sheep gilt, rubbed and slightly cracked on joints, some leather loss to lower part of covers and at foot of spine, 12mo Rare first edition of this important political text of the French Revolution. (1)
SIX YEW WOOD WINDSOR CHAIRS, NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, SECOND QUARTER 19TH C with crinoline stretcher and elm seat, on yew or yew and elm legs, approx 90cm h, one chair stamped WALKER ROCKLEY, another stamped WHEATLAND ROCKLEYName-stamped chairs by William Wheatland (fl 1822-28) of Rockley are rare relative to those of later Rockley makers; see Cotton (B D) The English Regional Chair, Woodbridge 1990, p182.++Good or average condition with one or two minor faults but no major loss, damage or repair, typical uneven colour, build up of dust and polish
A ROYAL WORCESTER SQUAT VASE, 1937 painted by M Hunt, signed, with roses, 7cm h, printed mark, a Royal Worcester yellow ground Globe Tea Caddy and cover, a Royal Worcester yellow ground coffee cup and saucer with silver holder and a Royal Worcester Barr's Porcelain commemorative blue and gilt vase, 1895, 98 and 1905, printed marks including the rare 1898 BARR PORCELAIN mark (7)++The lot in good condition
A COLLECTION OF GERMAN PORCELAIN FAIRINGS, SECOND HALF 19TH C including many by Conta & Boehme, several scarce, various sizes, impressed mark or unmarked, Sarah's Young Man, No2874, group B, Conta & Boheme, 1850-70; Alone at Las, group B, by C&B, 1850-70; Match Striker, Happy Father, What Two?, C&B, 1850-70; Her First Ball, factory C, 1890s; Copy Fairing, 20th c, Japanese, Lor 3 Legs, 1950s; God Save the Queen, group D, C&B, 1850-70; Love's Old Sweet Song, group D, C&B, 1850-70; If Youth Knew, group F, C&B, 1850-70; Copy Fairing, 20th c, All Over; Awkward Interruption, group C, C&B, 1850-70; Match Striker Ready to Start, C&B, 1850-90; Kiss Me Quick, restored, C&B, 1850-70; Kiss Me Quick, C&B, 1850-70; Baby, restored; After, group D, C&B, 1850-70; Match Striker Just in Time, group X, C&B, 1850-70; Waiting for a Bus, group F, C&B, 1850-70; I am off with Him and I am starting for a Long Journey, C&B, 1850-70; Looking through the Keyhole, unlisted, 19th c; Checkmate, group F, C&B, 1850-70; When a Man is Married his Troubles Begin, C&B, 1850-70, hand missing; Caught in the Act, 1850-70; If Old Age Could, group F, C&B, 1850-75; After, group D, C&B, 1850-70; Ungelegene Ankunft (Inconvenient Arrival), rare, unlisted, attributed to C&B, 1850-70, minor restoration; Please Sir, how much to Christen my Doll, group F C&B, 1850-70; To Let, group X, rare, C&B, 1850-70; The Murder, group C, C&B, 1850-70; The Landlord in Love, group F, rare, C&B, 1850-70; Matches Sir, pot and lid, C&B, 1850-70; Small boy brushing a large Riding Boot, C&B, 1850-70; Figure of a Boy holding cosh …., C&B, 1850-75; Small shell tray with fox figures.., Continental, c1880; Man blowing a trumpet to wake Sleeping Beauty, C&B, 1850-70; Man in a Turban, Ernst Bohene, 1850-70; Cat and Dog, C&B, 19th c; Cavaliers Leading horses…, C&B, 1850-70; Wellington's Boots …, C&B, 1850-70; Child sleeping over dinner, C&B, 1850-70 (2); Girl adjusting her stocking, Continental 19th c; Inkpot as Chinese prisoner, Ernst Bohene, 1880-90; Paddling his own Canoe, pot, C&B, 1850-70; Man, Woman, Dog and Horse Drinking Water, pot, C&B, 1850-70; Boy & Lantern, spill vase and Match holder, C&B, 1850-70; Chestnut Seller, spill vase, 19th c, by Ernst Bohene; trinket pot lids; Girl holding a Doll, Match Striker; Modesty C&B, 1850-70 (49) ++On request
A RARE ENGLISH LIMEWOOD CARVING OF THE HEAD AND WINGS OF A CHERUB, ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF GRINLING GIBBONS, LATE 17TH C 104cm hProvenance: Olive Cook (1912-2002).This newly discovered carving bears close comparison with those in Grinling Gibbons quire of St Paul's Cathedral, London of c1696-7. The quire was reordered in the 1870s, but the cherubs' heads and wings that remain in situ gaze slightly downwards, the face being planted on to the back of the head, which is constructed in at least two parts. The entire head of the present example would appear to be carved of one piece and the gaze is not so angled, but stares straight ahead. The artist and designer Olive Cook collaborated with her husband, photographer Edwin Smith, whom she married in 1954 on a series of articles on architecture, travel and Victorian popular art. Her home in Saffron Walden was gradually filled with salvaged architectural works of art, such as the present lot. It was not included in the sale of her collection at Cheffins, Cambridge, after her death being retained by a member of her family, the present vendor.++Damage and loss but unrestored, the old coat of dark brown paint chipped in places revealing white ground
A FINE AND RARE SOUTH GERMAN WALNUT CABINET, AUFSATZSCHRANK, FRANCONIA, C1750 of concave form with marquetry and penwork rocaille and festoons, the upper part with a door and arrangement of drawers including one to the pediment, the chest with square lattice trompe l'oeil parquetry top above a slide inlaid for games and three further drawers, scroll carved apron and feet, the ormolu rococo escutcheons original, 213cm h; 73 x 127cmProvenance: Private family ownership since the early 20th c and in storage for over 50 years until removed for the present sale.A very similar cabinet of the same distinctive concave form, in the Mainfrankisches Museum, Wurzburg, is illustrated Kreisel (H) Die Kunst des deutschen Mobels, 1970, B.II, fig 1094.++In exceptionally original unrestored condition and good preservation, no significant damage or major losses, brass locks to cupboard door possibly a 19th c replacement; no shrinkage cracks; not repolished; localised worm damage mainly confined to back feet and area; much encrusted dirt and grime from (very) long term storage
Royal Marines Artillery Victorian Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-66. A very fine and rare gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and strap inscribed ‘Per Mare Per Terram’. Centrally a silver Globe with early gilt continents. Mounted on the top of the wreath a silver fouled anchor, and on lowest star point, a silvered flaming grenade. Two horizontal loops to reverse now absent otherwise VGC (KK 1088A)
Irish. Artillery Militia Victorian Officer’s busby plume holder circa 1855. A fine rare silvered example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with crown over three gun in pale within shamrock sprays. Reverse retains plume holder with screw post and blade fitting. VGC Actual item photographed as Fig. 23 in ‘The Militia Artillery’ by Norman Litchfield.
Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1901-02. A good rare short-lived silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed ‘The Dorsetshire Regiment’, centre bearing silver three tower Castle, Key and Sphinx resting on Marabout tablet. Universal pattern rococo ends. Minor service wear. VGC (Not in Ryan)
Indian Army. 1st European Bengal Fusiliers Victorian pre 1881 Officer’s waist belt clasp, A good rare example. Gilt disc mounted with laurel wreath entwined with battle honours and bearing flaming grenade with mounted in silver ‘European Bengal I Fusilers’. Compete with plain ends. Silver overlay rubbed. GC In 1861 the former HEIC regiment 1st European Bengal Fusiliers was transferred to the British Establishment as the 101st (Royal Bengal Fusiliers) becoming the 1st Bn. The Royal Munster Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Indian Army. 19th Madras Victorian Officers waist belt clasp circa 1885-1903. A good rare example in silver and gilt with matching numbers to both halves. Silver circlet ‘Madras Infantry’, seeded gilt centre mounted with silver seeded ‘19’. Floral rococo ends. GC Redesignated 79th Carnatic Infantry in 1903
Hampshire. Isle of Wight Rifle Volunteers Victorian 1869 Birmingham hallmarked silver Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare example by TBW (T.B. Wilkins Ltd). Circlet inscribed ‘Isle of Wight Rifle Volunteers’; Carisbrooke Castle to centre. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC Raised from 25th January 1860 onwards, grouped in July 1860 to form 1st Admin. Bn at Newport. Redesignated 5th VB Hampshire Regt 1885 and 8th Bn. 1908.
Channel Islands. 3rd (or South) Royal Jersey Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare silvered example circa 1890-1901. Circlet inscribed ‘Royal Jersey Light Infantry’; seeded centre mounted with crowned strung bugle with ‘3’ between the cords. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC
Fifth Royal Elthorne Middlesex Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1900-01 A good rare short lived example with maker’s diamond AB loge. Silvered circlet ‘Fifth Royal Elthorne Middlesex Militia’; the seeded gilt centre mounted with VR cypher over strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo belt loops. A little service wear. GC Raised 16th May 1853 at Hounslow; became 3rd Battalion Middlesex Regiment 1/7/1881. Redesignated 5th Bn March 1900.
Irish. 6th Inniskilling Dragoons Victorian 1888 hallmarked silver NCO’ arm badge. A very fine and rare example by B & P (Bent & Parker), hallmarks now barely legible. Enniskillen Castle with St. George’s Colours flying, resting on ‘Inniskilling 1887 Dragoons’ scroll. Hollow construction with flat plate to reverse with two replacement loops and finely engraved ‘No.2071 Paymaster Sergt. T. Hunter, Inniskilling Dragoons, Pietermaritzburg 21st June 1887’. VGC Produced to commemorate Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Regiment garrisoned at Fort Napier, Pietermaritzburg 1881-90.
12th (Petersfield) Hampshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian forage cap badge circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened copper example. Strung bugle surmounted by a crowned scroll ‘Hants Rifles’; foliated ‘12’ lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed 18th May, 1860 at Petersfield.
Liverpool Scottish, QO Cameron Highlanders silver glengarry badge. A fine and rare die-cast silver example by JR Gaunt, London. St. Andrew and Cross resting in thistle wreath inscribed “Cameron” with “Liverpool Scottish” across the centre. Reverse impressed “STERLING”. Two loops to reverse. VGC
Devon Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing a laurel wreath and an applied circlet inscribed ‘Bearer Company Devon Volr. Brigade’; centre with voided Geneva Cross with red felt backing. Three loops to reverse. VGC
Royal East Middlesex Militia Victorian pre 1881 Officer’s forage cap badge. A good rare die-cast silver example. Five pointed Saxon crown with two loops to reverse. VGC Raised on 7th August 1760 as Middlesex Militia, reorganized at Hampstead in 1778 as 1st (East) Middlesex Militia, redesignated Royal East Middlesex Militia on 24th April 1804; became 4th Bn. Middlesex Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881
Halesowen Cavalry Georgian Tarleton helmet badge circa 1803. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Star inscribed ‘Halesowen Cavalry’ with crown to centre. Iron loops now partially absent otherwise VGC. Officers : Captain Joseph Carruthers (OC), Lieutenant John Ellis Sutton and Ensign Richard Bloxridge. All commissioned 9th June 1803
Royal Irish Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-04. A good rare, short-lived gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and Garter; the crimson velvet centre bearing silver crowned Harp resting in shamrock sprays. Mounted on the base of the laurel, a silver scroll ‘The Royal Irish’. Three loops to reverse. Some service wear. GC In 1904 the scroll was altered to “The Royal Irish Regiment” and the central harp device changed its design to KK 234
26th Hussars WW2 Officer’s bullion felt cloth beret badge circa 1941-43. A fine rare short lived example. Bullion eagle on tablet ‘XXVI’ embroidered on maroon diamond with yellow felt backing. Minor moth and glue marks to reverse, VGC Raised at Meerut in June 1941. Disbanded Bolarum, near Secunderabad, in October 1943. This is the actual item 73 in ‘For Hostilities Only’ by Seaman.
25th Dragoons WW2 Officer’s felt cloth bullion beret badge. A rare example. Crowned crossed swords with ‘XXV’ across the intersection and red padded scroll ‘25th Dragoon’ above the hilts. Service wear. GC Raised at Sialkot, India 1st February 1941 with a cadre from 14/20th Hussars. Mobilised 23rd May 1942 at Risalpur. Stood down at the end of the war; officially disbanded in June 1948. This is the actual item 49a in ‘For Hostilities Only’ by Seaman.
Channel Islands. East Regiment of Guernsey Militia Georgian Officer’s shako plate circa 1810. A very fine, rare and important die-stamped gilt example. Superimposed on a large lined circlet, a crowned pierced strap ‘East Regiment of Militia’ bearing GR. cypher, reversed and intertwined, to lined centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC
16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment 19th Century Officer’s Belltop shako plate circa 1828-44 A splendid rare example. Large rich gilt crowned star mounted with facetted silver Bath star mounted with gilt Maltese cross bearing crowned laurel sprays with pierced ‘Bedfordshire’ and ‘16’ to rich blue translucent enamel centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC
King’s Own Norfolk Imperial Yeomanry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1910-14. A fine rare die-stamped example. Gilt star resting in laurel sprays mounted with silver crown above GvR cypher over a tri-part title scroll inscribed ‘King’s Own Norfolk Impl Yeomy’. For screw posts to reverse. Gilt a little dull otherwise VGC. Helmet was worn until 1914.
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