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Click here to subscribeFifteen cookery books,20th century, to include Catherine IVES: When the cook is away. 1929, 1st. edn. 2nd impr with the rare Cecil Beaton Dust jacket (7/6); DAVID, Elizabeth; John MINTON, illus: 1- French Country Cooking. 1951, 1st edn. Original cloth, rubbed; 2- A Book of Mediterranean Food. 1951, 1st edn. 3rd impr. Original cloth, rubbed; John Squire (Ed.); Ernest H. Shepard (ill): Cheddar Gorge. A Book of English Cheeses. 1937, 1st edn. dw; ETC. (15)
A rare nokonoko wood club,probably 19th century, Viti Levu Island, Fijian, in the form of an axe, the head with carved geometric lines,88cm long, together with a modern stand (2)For a similar club see, Stephen Phelps, 'Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas: The James Hooper Collection', Hutchison & Co., London, 1976, p.201, pl.114, no. 879.Condition ReportChip to 'axe' head.
A rare pair of carved wooden idols,early 20th century, probably Caroline or Mortlock Islands, in the form of a crouching male and female figure, the oval eyes inlaid with shell,figures 17cm high, standing on later hardwood plinthsProvenance: Captain Robert E Donnelly, by repute collected 'in the field', c.1900.Literature: The Metropolitan Museum, New York, no. 2003.8.
A rare Australian Aboriginal hardwood parrying shield,probably mid-19th century, Murray River region, with geometric stone-cut decoration and traces of white clay, the rear with a solid cut handle,80cm high, together with a modern stand (2)There is a similar narrow shield in the collection of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, collected by G H Cox, Victorian 1864 (1886.1.1602);another similar stone-carved narrow shield, decorated with pipe clay and red ochre, is in the Christensen Collection, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (H1950).Condition ReportNo obvious major faults. 31cm wide, 6cm deep, 81cm high excluding stand.
A rare basketry hat,19th century, Filipino, La Laguna Province, mounted with a silver pommel, collection label to the inside, reads '99 native hat, province of La Lagune, Colonel H.H. Bandholtz, P.C.',13cm wide14cm highProvenance: Major General Harry Hill, Bendholtz Collection; Grafton H Cook II, from the widow of Major Hill, 1963;UK private collection.Exhibited: Probably at St. Louis Exhibition, 'Exhibit of Philippine curios/property of Gen H.H. Bandholtz', 1904, no. 99. Condition ReportSlight weakness to corner of silver mount, wear to basket work around the rim.
A rare Fijian hardwood 'ula' throwing club,mid-19th century, of unusual form, the head carved in the form of a flower of the banana plant, the handle chip-carved with zigzag motifs,42.5cm high, mounted on a modern stand (2)Literature: For a drawing of a similar club, see James Edge-Partington, 'Ethnographical Album of the Pacific Islands', p.104, no.16.Condition ReportSplits and losses to the head and shaft. Some wear and rubbing to the decoration to the handle. General surface wear and patination commensurate with age and use. Please see photos.
Star Trek Voyager Trading Card Collection. Some Signed. Complete Sets. Tribute Set T1 to T34. Signatures include Robert Duncan McNeill, Roxanne Dawson, Ethan Phillips, Jennifer Lien, Tim Russ, Marva Hicks, Rob Labelle, Joseph Campanella, Kurtwood Smith, Manu Intiraymi, Richard Herd, Larry Drake, Nicholas Worth, Robert Picardo, Garrett Wang, Heidi Kramer and many others. Film slides Trading Cards. Over 200 Cards. A Rare Must Sought After Collection. 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
UFO Trading Card Collection, Over 250 Cards, Approx 150 Signed, in Folder. Fantastic Complete Sets. Genuine Signatures including Louise Pajo, Jimmy Winston, Ron Pember, Susan Jameson, Penny Spencer, and many more. Some Error Mis Printed Cards. Sample Cards also included. Fantastic Rare Well Sought After Collection. 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
Liza Minnelli signed 7x5 black and white photo. Minnelli is an American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli is among a rare group of performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. 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
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, extremely rare silver Royal Head chauffeur's cap badge with crowned ERII cipher, (hallmarked Birmingham 1952, Henry Hodson Plante) 2.2cm wide, 3cm high.Provenance: belonged to Mr Leonard Massey RVM, who worked for Her Late Majesty for over forty years and who was her head chauffeur for many years. Sold with photograph of him driving one of The State Rolls-Royce Phantoms.
Rare George III gold plated anchor pendant, commemorating Earl Howe and his celebrated Glorious 1st June 1794 victory over the French fleet. The fouled anchor with coiled rope engraved 'Earl Howe June 1st 1794' ' 5.5 x 4cmThe Right Honorable Admiral of the Fleet, The Earl Howe (1726-1799) had an illustrious Naval career. On June 1st 1794 (thereafter known as the Glorious 1st) he was in command of the Channel fleet of twenty-two ships and engaged and defeated twenty-five French ships who were escorting a grain convoy. He successfully captured seven French ships with a total prize money of £201,096 (the equivalent of £25,000,000 today). To celebrate his Victory he commissioned gold and gilt commemorative badges to give to participants of the action. The three versions in this sale are by direct family descent and may represent the three versions he had made probably depending on the rank of the recipient.Provenance: Formerly the property of the 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of title
Rare Psittacosaurus fossil specimen, Cretaceous period, approximately 100-126 million years old, a large specimen in fine state of conservation, prepared but un-mounted, the skull 13.5 x 12.7 x 9cm, total length approximately 84cm. Discovered in the Yixian formation, Liaoning province, China, this Psittacosaurus dinosaur would have been a Herbivore and most likely lived in a forest area. The species of Psittacosaurus Meilyingensis or more commonly know as “Parrot Lizard” is a genus of extinct Ceratopsian (horned) Dinosaurs that were obligate bipeds at adulthood, with a high skull, robust beak and long filaments similar to quills on the dorsal of its tail. Mostly covered in scales the Psittacosaurus probably had complex behaviours, based on the proportions and relative size of its brain. It may have been active for short periods of time during the day and night, it would have had a well developed sense of smell and vision A good specimen which is mostly intact, this example with twelve ribs present and well preserved skull with visible teeth. The specimen was acquired around the turn of the present century by the current owner who had a link with a Chinese palaeontologist that had direct access to the areas where these specimens are preserved. He was the person that actually prepared this and other specimens excavated from the Yixian formation, Liaoning province, China.
H.M.Queen Elizabeth II, very rare and fine 1950s pink satin full-length petticoat made for Her Late Majesty with very fine hand made lacework top with crowned ER ciphers to fringe.Provenance: Bought at a charity garden party at Euston Hall, Suffolk the seat of The Duke and Duchess of Grafton. The Duchess of Grafton was The Lady of The Bedchamber to The Queen and attended her at the Coronation. She told the buyer that the petticoat was given to her by The Queen after she was finished with it and it had indeed had belonged to and had been worn by Her Majesty. It has been in the purchaser's family ever since.Basically in good original condition. It does have a few small holes and tears - see extra images
Diana Princess of Wales, rare Crocodile leather handbag by Lana Marks specially designed for Diana (she reportedly bought 15 versions of them she liked them so much) and later gifted it to her friend the wife of Greek shipping magnet as a thank you after her friend had admired it at a private dinner party. It is accompanied by a handwritten letter from Diana written on Kensington Palace headed writing paper dated September 19th 1996. Thanking her friend for helping with her one day visit to Greece the previous day and helping her survive the media attention 'This comes with my fondest love and very special thanks from Diana' with envelope. (2)The visit to Greece referred to in the letter was for Diana to attend the funeral of Giannis Kaliviotos, a 27 year old Greek lawyer who had fought a brave battle with cystic fibrosis whom the Princess had befriended whilst being treated at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. It was also less than a month after her divorce was granted and she was under intense media attention. In order for her to attend the funeral Diana flew in the private jet owned by a Greek billionaire and was assisted throughout by her friend in Greece.Good original condition, some minor scuffs and stains and general wear. Some wear to gilding on handle mounts. See extra images
Rare late Georgian Royal porcelain sample plate finely painted in gilt with 1816-1837 Royal Arms surrounded by polychrome border of roses, chamrocks and thistles with gilt stars and further rose,thistle, harp and chamrock medallions to border, 24 cm diameter, unmarked.This plate is of the finest quality and is totally hand painted suggesting it is a special Commision for either King George IV or King William IV and may have been supplied as a sample for a large Commision.Gilt wear and a small area of restoration to the rim at approx 10 o'clock.
H.M.Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H.The Duke of Edinburgh, rare 'Lilibet' signed 1966 Christmas card for a close member of The Queen's family with twin gilt ciphers to cover, colour photograph of the Royal family on a horse and trap, signed in ink 'Lilibet 1966 Philip'Good condition, minor marks and scuff to one corner on front-see extra images
A rare Flight Worcester tea canister and cover, circa 1785, of fluted ovoid form, decorated in underglaze blue and enamels with a repeating foliate pattern, 11.5cm highProvenance; Roderick JellicoeSome minor gilt wear. Tiny chip to inside rim. Small firing imperfection or glaze flake near bottom. Rim of cover has restoration.
A rare Chaffer's Liverpool coffee cup, circa 1756-58, of fluted baluster form, polychrome painted with flowers bordered by vertical patterned bands, 6.25cm highProvenance: Dr Bernard Watney Collection. Illustrated: Bernard Watney, Liverpool Porcelain, colour plate 6aSome minor enamel wear, two very small rim chips, and a small hairline above the handle.
Rare Roman amber and yellow metal mounted gaming counter said to have belonged to Marie Antoinette, The last Queen of France. The circular amber counter intaglio carved with Cupid shooting arrows at a heart-shaped target with Latin inscription above, now with several breaks being held together in a yellow metal circular mount 4 cm diameter in late 19th century red velvet fitted box with oval printed card to inside of lid 'This piece of amber was once a card counter the property of Marie Antoinette, the unfortunate Queen of France'.
NEW WAVE/PUNK/ALT - LP/12" COLLECTION. More killer titles with this collection of 31 x LPs (including a selection of 12"). Artists/titles include Various - All For Art And Art For All (BIG 8, WHAAM! 8 scarce comp - Ex/Ex), Au Pairs - Playing With A Different Sex (HUMAN 1, og UK Lyntone pressing, complete with rare iron on transfer and insert - Ex some 'shadowing' to side 1/Ex), Maximum Joy - Stretch, A Certain Ratio (x3) - To Each (FACT 35), Force (FAC 166) and I'd Like To See You Again (FACT 6), John Cooper Clarke - Snap, Crackle & Bop and Disguise In Love, Skids (x4) inc. The Absolute Game (2 copies both complete with 'free album'), Wide Open and Scared To Dance, The Undertones - All Wrapped Up and Hypnotised, Tubeway Army - S/T and Replicas, The Birthday Party/Lydia Lunch (JAD 202), The Jam (x3) inc. In The City, Japan, The Dance , The Triffids and Red Beat. Condition is often VG+ to Ex+.
NEW WAVE/PUNK/ALT - LP/12" COLLECTION. More wicked titles with this collection of 31 x LPs (including a selection of 12"). Artists/titles include X-Ray Spex - Germfree Adolescents (UK og INS 3023 A1/B1 - Ex+ top condition record/printed inner/Ex clean sleeve, small seam split on the top, an easy repair), Killing Joke - Requiem (UK rare og with stamped sleeve, Malicious Damage EGMDX 1·00 - Ex+/VG+), The Nightingales - Pigs On Purpose (BRED 39 - Ex+/VG+), XTC (x7) inc. Drums & Wires (V 2129, no 7", with insert), Black Sea (with og paper bag) and English Settlement, Orange Juice/Edwyn Collins (x8) inc. Rip It Up (inc. LP, UK og POLS 1076 - Ex+/printed inner/Ex), The Orange Juice (OJHP2), Six Songs By, Hope And Despair (Collins) and Hellbent On Compromise (Collins), The Jam, Japan, Bauhaus, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Sham 69, Wreckless Eric (x3) and Echo And The Bunnymen. Condition is often VG+ to Ex+.
OZZY OSBOURNE - SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE 24 LP BOX SET (19075872171). A superb, like new copy of the extensive LP box set by Ozzy Osbourne. See You On The Other Side comprises of all of his 16 solo albums spread across 24 unique 150-gram hand-pressed splatter-vinyl LPs, a 7" flexi disc and 10 24” x 36” full size posters featuring rare archival images dated 1981-2010. Individually numbered vellum certificate of "Ozzthenticity" personally autographed by Ozzy Osbourne. ( 19075872171, 2019 release on Sony/ Epic/ Legacy. No: 4057. Condition is superb Ex+/ Like New).
AC/DC - THE VINYL REISSUES LP BOX SET (EX90643). A superb 2003 released 16 LP set containing 15 albums by AC/DC including a double Live LP. Remastered from the original master tapes for unprecedented sonic clarity and brilliance. Original LP artwork is augmented with newly-designed sleeves featuring rare photos, memorabilia and detailed essays (90643, 2003 US release on Epic. Records are in Ex+ condition/ sleeves are Ex+/ slipcase is Ex).
IRON MAIDEN - COMPREHENSIVE 7" COLLECTION + CDs. A lovely collection of around 29 x 7" and 10 x CDs. Titles include Sanctuary (Rare 'Maggie Thatcher' Sleeve - EMI5065 - Ex), The Soundhouse Tapes (Pink / Purple), The Soundhouse Tapes (Limited to 200 copies, Reel / Green Splatter, Printed Autographs on sleeve), Running Free (EMI5032), The Angel & The Gambler (2438853387), Hallowed Be Thy Name (2438809520), The Trooper (9463378737), Different World (Picture Disk), Rainmaker and Wildest Dreams (2435529087).The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+ with many records / sleeves grading at least Ex.
AC/DC - LET THERE BE ROCK LP (US TEST PRESSING - ATLANTIC - SD36151). A rare Presswell/ Atlantic US LP test pressing of AC/DC's album Let There Be Rock (SD 36151, 1977 US test pressing on Atlantic/ Presswell. ST-C-773851-E A PORKY PRIME CUT/ ST-C-773852-E MASTER ROOM matrix. White labels with basic printed text are bright and clean. Comes with a water-damaged A4 info sheet that has the track information/ timings on. The record is in superb, strong VG+ condition. Displaying a couple of light paper marks).
A rare and unusual pair of Ming Dynasty guardians in the form of owls, each still retaining some original polychrome decoration, formed from grey clay with taper recesses in each head, H: 15 cm. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)Warrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
A rare Tang Dynasty chariot with buffalo, the beast being freestanding (no terrace), the chariot frame with two large cartwheels (separate) and twin shaft, buffalo L: 21 cm, chariot L: 36 cm, wheel D: 15 cm. Not available for in-house P&PWarrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
A rare Jin Dynasty celadon bowl, the interior decorated in relief with sprays of flowers and a geometric band, having an unglazed ochre rim, D: 18 cm. Hairline crack from rim approximately 11 cm. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)Warrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
A rare Eastern Han Dynasty pottery boat, having six seated figures (one detached but present) and two calves, the structure roofed, L: 36 cm. Not available for in-house P&PWarrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
Yatshing: a rare Chinese export silver snuff box, makers mark YS, Canton circa 1850, 7 x 5 cm, 94g. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)Warrington Auction endeavours to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is, where-is, and with all faults. All representations or statements made by Warrington Auction and its representatives, or in the catalogue or publication or report, as to the correctness of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or period of the lot, are statements of opinion only.
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - very rare 1945 military provisional driving license for when she was Princess Elizabeth and was serving in the ATS together with a contemporary charming handwritten and typed account of her service, photographs and related ephemera from her driving instructor in the A.T.S. The late Miss (Major)Violet Wellesley M.B.E.The War Department Driving Permit No.B1232 named to 'H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth' and stating she has blue eyes, 5ft 4 inches high and has light brown hair and dated '1st March 1945'. Signed by the Princess in ink 'Elizabeth'. Official stamp to reverse No.1 Company T.C.M.T. Camberley and in ink 'Wellesley trainer 1st March 1945' 10 x 8 cm. Sold with a group of fascinating photographs of the Princess during her service in the ATS including driving a truck with her instructor Miss Wellesley, working on trucks, group shots and charming shots of the King and Queen visiting the Princess during her service. Various letters from Sir John Wheeler-Bennett on Buckingham Palace headed writing paper requesting Miss Wellesley to write a frank account of her time with Princess Elizabeth in the ATS for the Royal archives , her charming handwritten account with many anecdotes and typed versions of the same, other Royal letters including an envelope addressed to Miss Wellesley from Princess Elizabeth, press cuttings etc.Provenance: Major Violet Wellesley M.B.E. (1897-1971) served in the First World War as a despatch rider and went on to become a driving instructor in the Women's Royal Auxillary Corps (Territorial Army) during the Second World War and as senior driving instructor was appointed by The King to teach Princess Elizabeth to drive when she joined up in 1945. She was awarded an M.B.E. in 1946. After her death in 1971 this unique archive was entrusted to her companion who in turn entrusted it to the vendor . We have been informed by the Adjutant General's Corps Museum in Winchester that they also have an album belonging to Major Wellesley including photographs and a provisional driving licence for Princess Elizabeth which is numbered B1230. Our example is numbered B1232 and has the official Corps stamp and Major Wellesley's name to the reverse leaving us in no doubt as to its authenticity. All the other written and printed ephemera in the lot is original with the exception of the wartime photographs which are post-war reprints ( the copyright for which vests with The Imperial War Museum). The photograph of Major Wellesley with her gas mask bag is the original.
*Oscar Nemon (1906-1965) very rare plaster life cast of Sir Winston Churchill's right hand wearing a signet ring taken in the 1950s whilst the Statesman was sitting for a sculpture for the Guildhall, London. The detailed cast 25 cm long. Provenance: Given by Oscar Nemon to his assistant Mrs Karen Churchill who worked for the sculptor from 1979 until his death in 1985, thence by descent.This very rare cast is believed one of only possibly three known, one of which is in the Churchill archives of Churchill College, Cambridge and another in the War Rooms at Whitehall. Sold with a letter of provenance from the vendor.
Rare George III gold oval pendant, commemorating Earl Howe and his celebrated Glorious 1st June 1794 victory over the French fleet. The pierced oval with fouled anchor and engraved 'Earl Howe June 1794' 'Rule Britannia' to one side and 'Earl Howe June 1794, Rule Britannia' to the other side. 5.5 x 4cmThe Right Honorable Admiral of the Fleet, The Earl Howe (1726-1799) had an illustrious Naval career. On June 1st 1794 (thereafter known as the Glorious 1st) he was in command of the Channel fleet of twenty-two ships and engaged and defeated twenty-five French ships who were escorting a grain convoy. He successfully captured seven French ships with a total prize money of £201,096 (the equivalent of £25,000,000 today). To celebrate his Victory he commissioned gold and gilt commemorative badges to give to participants of the action. The three versions in this sale are by direct family descent and may represent the three versions he had made probably depending on the rank of the recipient.Provenance: Formerly the property of the 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of title
Rare George III gold anchor pendant, commemorating Earl Howe and his celebrated Glorious 1st June 1794 victory over the French fleet. The pierced fouled anchor engraved ' Rule Britannia, Lord Howe he has beat the French, God Save The King ' 6.5 x 4cmThe Right Honorable Admiral of the Fleet, The Earl Howe (1726-1799) had an illustrious Naval career. On June 1st 1794 (thereafter known as the Glorious 1st) he was in command of the Channel fleet of twenty-two ships and engaged and defeated twenty-five French ships who were escorting a grain convoy. He successfully captured seven French ships with a total prize money of £201,096 ( the equivalent of £25,000,000 today). To celebrate his Victory he commissioned gold and gilt commemorative badges to give to participants of the action. The three versions in this sale are by direct family descent and may represent the three versions he had made probably depending on the rank of the recipient. Provenance: Formerly the property of the 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of title
Rare Imperial Russian ormolu and malachite presentation watch holder given by H.I.M. Tsar Nicholas I to H.M. Queen Adelaide (wife of H.M.King William IV) presumably on his stay with Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle in 1844. The fine ormolu column with eagle on ball surmount standing on malachite plinth with ormolu stepped base. The underside with engraved ormolu plaque 'Given by the Emperor of Russia to Queen Adelaide & by her bequeathed to A.G.F.F.C. 1849' 22cm high.The A.G.F.F.C. referred to was the Honourable Augusta Georgina Frederica FitzClarence (1824-1855), daughter of Lieutenant General Lord Frederick FitzClarence who was an illegitimate son of King William IV and therefore she was a granddaughter of the King. Queen Adelaide who died in 1849 was known to have shown great kindness and affection to her husband's ten illegitimate children and their families. Augusta FitzClarence died in 1855 leaving her estate to her cousin Lord George Frederick Boyle, 6th Earl of Glasgow.
Rare 18th century Ottoman type red leather wallet, with silvered external and internal clasps and marbled paper lining, gilt impressed initials and dated 'I.P. 1788', 19cm wide, together with a campaign type travelling mirror. (2)It has been suggested that this is of English rather than Ottoman origin
Rare late Georgian Royal decanter of mallet form with twin finely engraved 1816-1837 Royal Arms and stars to sides, grapevine engraved collar and diamond cut bands, ringed neck with associated stopper 27cm overall.Provenance: Formerly the property of the 6th Earl Howe of Gopsall Park and Penn House, thence by descent to a Lady of titleCollar has been reduced and ground. It has a chip to the collar. See extra images
Very rare Choir Sister nun doll, probably 18th century, the doll with painted wooden face with inset glass eyes framed by delicate painted lashes and brows, painted mouth and rouged cheeks, the tapering wooden torso with cloth upper arms and carved and painted lower arms with detailed fork hands, jointed at the hips and knees, dressed in probably later hand-stitched habit with cross of Lorraine emblem, her fine hand-stitched leather boots and belt possibly from an earlier scheme of dress, approximately 45cm high. Provenance: To be sold by direction of the Canonesses of the Holy SepulchreNB: Nun dolls are believed to have been originally intended as instructional tools, for teaching novice nuns how to attire themselves, and also to maintain strict conformity to the Order’s specific costume over long periods of time. There are also documented instances of nuns sending the dolls to their families as keepsakes or to demonstrate their costume and as first communion gifts. The earliest documented nun doll is the famous 17th Swarbrick doll, thought to date to 1680, which has come to auction a number of times, but most recently in Bonhams, London on 17th November 2009 when it sold for £30,000. When the Swarbrick doll was previously offered in 1996, correspondence was initiated between the Canonesses and academic researchers, letters from that time state that almost all examples of nun dolls are now in museums or private collections and that the doll (or dolls - it is unclear whether the researchers were aware of both dolls) is one of just two instances where they are to be found in original context with their religious order (the other being The Canonesses of St. Augustine at Sayers Common), the letters also state that most examples are thought to be of French origin and that the dolls held by the Sepulchrines in Chelmsford, and at Sayers Common are of 19th century origin. However our comparisons with other early dolls point more towards an 18th century date for this doll which would be consistent with the time when the Canonesses were in Liege, prior to the French Revolution, these dolls may have been amongst the possessions carried in 800 coffers, which were said to have been transported to England, when the Canonesses became displaced. The English house of the Convent of The Holy Sepulchre was established in 1642 in Liège, Belgium by 20 year-old Susan Hawley. Susan’s family were English Catholics, displaced to the Continent by religious persecution. The Convent was created at a time when many English speaking Religious Houses were being founded on the Continent. The Liège Community flourished for over 150 years, Christina Dennett, an early Prioress, advocated spreading the word of God through teaching and she established a school in the City. In 1794 the French Revolution brought new threats of persecution and the Community were forced to move again, much to the dismay of the the Liège townsfolk who had taken the Community to their hearts. After some time searching for a new home and brief stays at London, Yorkshire and Wiltshire, the Community finally found a suitable location at New Hall, near Chelmsford. The house and fifty acres were purchased by a wealthy donor for the Community at a cost of £4000 in 1798, once again a school became established and the Community flourished.Gesso losses to face, damage around her left eye and the nose, general wear and some damage to the clothing - socks and shoes, inspection of the body of the doll is proving difficult without compromising the integrity of the doll with elements of the costume attached to the body
Very rare Lay Sister or Novice nun doll, probably 18th century, the doll with painted wooden face with painted eyes and brows, painted mouth and rouged cheeks, the tapering wooden torso with cloth upper arms and carved and painted lower arms with detailed fork hands, jointed at the hips and knees, dressed in probably later hand-stitched habit, her fine hand-stitched leather boots and belt possibly from an earlier scheme of dress, approximately 36cm high. Provenance: To be sold by direction of the Canonesses of the Holy SepulchreNB: Nun dolls are believed to have been originally intended as instructional tools, for teaching novice nuns how to attire themselves, and also to maintain strict conformity to the Order’s specific costume over long periods of time. There are also documented instances of nuns sending the dolls to their families as keepsakes or to demonstrate their costume and as first communion gifts. The earliest documented nun doll is the famous 17th Swarbrick doll, thought to date to 1680, which has come to auction a number of times, but most recently in Bonhams, London on 17th November 2009 when it sold for £30,000. When the Swarbrick doll was previously offered in 1996, correspondence was initiated between the Canonesses and academic researchers, letters from that time state that almost all examples of nun dolls are now in museums or private collections and that the doll (or dolls - it is unclear whether the researchers were aware of both dolls) is one of just two instances where they are to be found in original context with their religious order (the other being The Canonesses of St. Augustine at Sayers Common), the letters also state that most examples are thought to be of French origin and that the dolls held by the Sepulchrines in Chelmsford, and at Sayers Common are of 19th century origin. However our comparisons with other early dolls point more towards an 18th century date for this doll, which would be consistent with the time when the Canonesses were in Liege, prior to the French Revolution, these dolls may have been amongst the possessions carried in 800 coffers, which were said to have been transported to England, when the Canonesses became displaced. The English house of the Convent of The Holy Sepulchre was established in 1642 in Liège, Belgium by 20 year-old Susan Hawley. Susan’s family were English Catholics, displaced to the Continent by religious persecution. The Convent was created at a time when many English speaking Religious Houses were being founded on the Continent. The Liège Community flourished for over 150 years, Christina Dennett, an early Prioress, advocated spreading the word of God through teaching and she established a school in the City. In 1794 the French Revolution brought new threats of persecution and the Community were forced to move again, much to the dismay of the the Liège townsfolk who had taken the Community to their hearts. After some time searching for a new home and brief stays at London, Yorkshire and Wiltshire, the Community finally found a suitable location at New Hall, near Chelmsford. The house and fifty acres were purchased by a wealthy donor for the Community at a cost of £4000 in 1798, once again a school became established and the Community flourished.One finger on the dolls right hand is partially missing, there's wear and scratches to the painted face, some deterioration to clothing, wear and small holes to the shoes, deterioration to socks, the clothing is attached in places including the boots to the socks and whimple to the head, making close examination of the body difficult
Good rare 19th/early 20th century French enamelled pot and cover, the cover painted with portrait of a finely dressed woman, signed H. Patine, the spread base finely enamelled with continuous landscape scene, 9cm diameter, in fitted box marked for G Dupont, Rue Reaumur, ParisA few small enamel losses to top and bottom edge of cover, general crackerlure, otherwise basically ok, general minor wear to case
A rare Chinese doucai tripod 'dragons' vessel and cover, ding, 18th/19th century, the cover with lingzhi finial and painted with five five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst cloud swirls on a lime green enamelled ground, between a yellow enamel diaper border, the base similarly decorated and raised on three moulded mythical beast legs, 26cm high, 28cm diameter十八/十九世紀 黃地鬥彩繪綠龍紋靈芝鈕三足大蓋盌The base has been broken in four pieces and staple repaired. Two of the feet have been restuck. pitting to cover elsewhere, and one small loss of glaze to the cover.
A rare Chinese Bleu de Hue 'dragon and phoenix' bowl for the Vietnamese market, 19th century, painted to the exterior with a dragon and a phoenix facing the flaming pearl among waves and clouds, a one-character "nhut" (sun) mark in underglaze blue to base, 18.5cmProvenance: Collection of the late documentary maker John Armstrong (1928-2004).外銷安南十九世紀 青花繪龍鳳紋盌，青花「日」款來源：紀錄片導演約翰·阿姆斯特朗收藏。cf. The 'nhut' mark is dated to the Dực Tông reign (1847 – 1883). See an example sold at Christie's, in the Important Annamese Ceramics from the Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Piccus Collection sale, 7th December 1984, lot 115.Nguyen dynasty, used the different mark like Minh Mang nien che (Made during the Minh Mang period), Thieu Tri nien che, Tu Duc nien che, Minh (sun), Shou (long life). The decorative motifs is similar as before.TPlease refer to department for condition report
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