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A Vintage Black Painted Ladies Bicycle, with a leather saddle (restored).

A set of four retro vintage late 20th century stick back beech wood chairs having a saddle seat raised on turned legs united by stretchers. measures 80cm h x 40cm w x 41cm d

A pair of early 20th century Edwardian 1920's Smokers Bow oak chair / armchairs. The chairs having curved top rail with turned spindle backrest, shaped arms, saddle seats raised on turned legs united by stretchers. 67cm h x 55cm w x 46cm d

A large vintage pine refectory table and six chairs having a flared top over a recessed frieze raised on turned supports. The chairs having a shaped top rail over a saddle seat raised on turned legs united by an H stretcher. 76cm h x 213cm w x 90cm d

A set of four retro vintage beech and elm dining chairs having a comb back rest over a saddle seat raised on turned legs united by stretchers. Measures 84cm h x 43cm w x 41cm d 

A CARVED WOODEN ROCKING HORSE the dapple-grey body with a horse-hair mane and tail, fitted with a padded saddle, on a twin-pillar safety stand, overall 178cm long, 114cm high (lacking rocker retaining brackets).

A Rajastani camel saddle, with accessories and bespoke hook

Ash and Elm smokers bow, turned spindles, saddle seat, double `H` stretchers, turned legs, 88cm high

Five elm school stools, saddle seats; another pair shaped seat. (7)

A painted wooden rocking horse, dapple grey body, hair main and tail, leather saddle, 65cm saddle height, 107cm long

K's 00 Gauge Complete Tender Chassis and various Tri-ang Rolling Stock, Tender Chassis fitted to a Kitmaster/Airfix Class 9F unpainted Tender, chassis box included, Tri-ang Hopper wagon (in Horse Box box) and T/H GWR Clerestory Brake Coach, in original box, RT521 one Smoke Capsule, in original box, R153 Saddle Tank box only, two Tri-ang Switches and base, early Peco Point Motors (2, boxed) and various couplings and wheels, G-VG, boxes G (qty)

Various makers 00 Gauge 0-6-0 altered 0-6-0 Tank Engines Ratio kitbuilt Coaches Graham Farish Trucks and various modern Bachmann and Hornby empty Locomotive boxes, Tri-ang Jinty painted green (damaged body), Lima GWR green 94xx 0-6-0 Pannier Tank (damaged rear buffer beam), Hornby black Jinty with poor chassis, Triang Jinty body with poor later chassis, J V M Gaiety metal Pannier Tank body, Airfix 0-4-2 Chassis and Hornby LMS black 0-4-0 Saddle tank repainted, mostly P, majority with damage, five Ratio 4-wheel coaches, GWR (2, good), BR red cream (3 P-F ), early Graham Farish Trucks (4), Trackmaster (2, with fine couplings), Hornby Pugh open wagon, Airfix kitbuilt Biggin Hill loco only and three coal loads, boxes, Bachmann, 3mt, 4mt (2), 5mt, E4, N Class, Ivatt Tank, 3F Jinty, Hornby T9 (2), Tri-ang TT Inclined Piers and Hornby Dublo D11 Tender (lacks flap and tabs at one end), P-G, boxes P-G (qty)

Airfix Keilkaft Ratio Merit Revell and Hales unmade 00 Gauge Kits and other items, Airfix, Mineral wagon (4, one appears incomplete, another with extra pieces), Cattle wagon (7, one appears incomplete), Esso Tank wagon (2, one appears incomplete), Harrow, BR Mogul (part started), City of Truro (2, one started with metal driving wheels and motor fitted, no tender, other not started), Prairie Tank, Saddle Tank (appears complete with metal driving wheels), Girder Bridge, Engine Shed (2), all in traditional boxes, Level Crossing, Water Tower (2), Country Inn and Thatched Cottage, in later yellow and blue boxes, Merit Maudslay Bus and Thorneycroft Lorry, Keilkraft Steam Wagon, Birmingham Tram and Green Line Motor Coach, Hales Fowler Showman Traction Engine (unmade, with smaller kitbuilt Traction Engine also in box), Ratio Cattle Dock and GWR Signal Box, Graham Farish Formoway pre-formed Brick Arches, all in original boxes, G-E, generally kits appear complete except where mentioned, boxes G-VG, together with kitbuilt Airfix Rocket and Tender, F (qty)

Large collection of Airfix unmade 00 Gauge Locomotive Kits, Evening Star (3), BR Mogul (4), Schools 'Harrow' (3), Battle of Britain 'Biggin Hill' (one box two kits), Prairie Tank (1), Railbus (1), Saddle Tank (6), all appear complete, in original boxes, G-E, boxes F-VG, together with three boxes Esso Tank wagon and Refrigerator Van with various spares, and Linka 8002 Stonework Set, in original box, G-VG, box G (24)

Mostly repainted/modified Tri-ang-Hornby 00 gauge Trains, locomotives including 0-6-0 saddle tank, SR 'Battle of Britain' 4-6-2 with tender and three coaches, boxed LMS black '2P' class 4-4-0 (appears over-varnished), BR blue class 37 diesel (ditto), green class 47 with added 'Mammoth' labels, T/C series double-ended diesel largely over-painted, and yellow TR shunter (appears okay!), with three T/C blue coaches as original, 4 more with added lighter blue bands, and a boxed red track cleaning car, the majority P-F, mechanisms appear essentially complete (qty)

Hornby 00 Gauge Steam Locomotives, R063 BR green 70000 'Britannia', (one cab support broken), in poor original box, R143 BR black 2-8-0 2857, R760 GWR green open cab Pannier Tank 2776, R2096 NCB maroon 0-6-0 Saddle Tank 'Harry' and R284 LNER green B12 8579, all in original boxes, and empty box for R866 B12, F-E, boxes P-F, most with some fading (five locos, six boxes)

Hornby 00 Gauge R1115 Midland Flyer Train Set, comprising MR maroon 0-4-0 Saddle Tank No 895, 4-wheel coach, three wagons, track, points, controller and accessories, in original box VG-E appears little used, lacks small container and trackmat, box F-G

A 19th century provincial captain-style Windsor armchair with spindle supports, one-piece saddle seat united by double stretcher. CONDITION REPORT There are signs of some repairs

A 19th century provincial Windsor rocking chair with slatted back, sweeping arms, turned spindle supports, one-piece saddle seat united by H-stretcher.

A camel stool with leather saddle

A Victorian oak yew and beech Windsor chair, solid saddle seat raised on turned legs, united by an H framed stretcher.

A Turkoman saddle bag rug, with multi borders and multi gull centre field, 134cm x 68cm.

Paradeschabracke für Offiziere der Artillerie, bis 1914 Feiner, dunkelgrüner Wollfilz mit rotem Besatzstreifen, rotem Vorstoß, umlaufendem, goldenem Schnurbesatz und zwei goldenen Sternen (Durchmesser je 11,5 cm). Sterne aus geprägtem, vergoldetem Messing, im Zentrum je ein Medaillon mit vergoldeter Krone auf rotem Filz, Fixierung durch Ösen und dünne Lederriemen. Auf der Unterseite derber, dunkler Baumwollstoff im Fischgrätenmuster. Wenige kleine Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Seltenes Objekt in farbfrischem Zustand.Zustand: IIA parade saddle blanket for artillery officers until 1914 Feiner, dunkelgrüner Wollfilz mit rotem Besatzstreifen, rotem Vorstoß, umlaufendem, goldenem Schnurbesatz und zwei goldenen Sternen (Durchmesser je 11,5 cm). Sterne aus geprägtem, vergoldetem Messing, im Zentrum je ein Medaillon mit vergoldeter Krone auf rotem Filz, Fixierung durch Ösen und dünne Lederriemen. Auf der Unterseite derber, dunkler Baumwollstoff im Fischgrätenmuster. Wenige kleine Fehlstellen, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Seltenes Objekt in farbfrischem Zustand.Condition: II

Louis Vuitton, Vintage Crossbody Saddle Bag, gummiertes Baumwollgewebe im klassischen Logoprint-Design mit Details aus cognacfarbenem Rindsleder, goldfarbene Hardware, verstellbarer Schulterriemen, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, leicht fleckig, ca. 22 x 25 x 6 cm

Seven Middle Eastern rugs/saddle bags

An ALONG CLASSIC LINES ACL 002 O Gauge Course Scale 2/3 rail L&Y 'Pug' Saddle Tank steam tank locomotive in LMS Black Livery numbered 11216 - Generally G - with some paint chipping - in G box

A group of Saddle tank steam locomotives by DAPOL and DJ MODELS - comprising 3 examples of Class J94 together with an LMS Pug - G/VG in G/VG boxes (4)

Taschenfront einer Satteltasche, Bakhtiari Wolle, geknüpft, geometrisch durchmustert auf dunkelblauem Fond. 53 x 70,5 cm. Im Randbereich Erhaltungsmängel. Bakhtiari Front of a saddle bag, wool, geometrical pattern on dark blue ground. Lacks of condition. 53 x 70,5 cm

A COPPER HUNTING HORN with brass bands and mouthpiece, 22cm long in a leather case for saddle mounting

A vintage Dunlop bike saddle also with a pre war leather lace up football and a wooden fruit crate together with two pipe racks, wooden book ends and others

ANTIQUE ROCKING HORSE a small sized painted rocking horse, fitted with saddle and bridle. Mounted on a pine base, 85cms high, base 90cms long

Winchester Mod. 1873 3rd Model, Saddle Ring CarbineKal. 44 WCF, Nr. 365750 B, annähernd spiegelblanker, runder Lauf mit sehr gutem Feld-/Zugprofil. Länge 20". Fertigung 1891. Die Laufoberseite mit zweizeiliger Firmenanschrift "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.". Die Laufwurzel oben mit Kaliberangabe ".44 WCF", links "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES ST.ETIENNE". Der Boden des Messingzubringers gemarkt "44 CAL". Am oberen Griffband "MODEL. 1873", am unteren Seriennummer. Röhrenmagazin in Lauflänge. V-Kimme, aufklappbares Rahmenvisier (eingeschlauft) markiert von 2 - 9, aufgelötetes Korn. Das originale Finish mit leicht bräunlicher Patina weitestgehend erhalten. Der zweiteilige Nussholzhalbschaft überarbeitet und lackiert, sehr guter Zustand, links gestempelt "G". Sattelring linksseitig montiert. Eiserne Schaftkappe mit Messingschieber für das Fach mit dem vierteiligen Putzstock, dieser eingesteckt. Beide Riemenbügel. Länge 98 cm.WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigZustand: II +Keywords: UnterhebelrepetiergewehrA Winchester Mod. 1873 3rd Model, Saddle Ring CarbineCal. 44 WCF, SN. 365750 B, round barrel, 20". Almost mirror-like bore. Manufactured in 1891. The barrel top marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.". On top of the chamber ".44 WCF", to the left "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES ST.ETIENNE". The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". The model "MODEL. 1873" is marked on the upper tang, the serial number on the lower tang. Full length magazine tube. V-notch rear sight, foldable sight graduated 2 - 9, soldered front sight. The metal surfaces with a smooth mottled brownish patina with traces of original blue finish. The wood reworked, varnished, in good condition, smooth walnut fore-end, straight grip stock marked "G", iron buttplate with compartment containing a four piece cleaning rod. Saddle ring on the left hand side. Both sling swivels. Length 98 cm.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerCondition: II +Keywords: Lever action rifle

Winchester Mod. 92, Saddle Ring Carbine, 1919Kal. .44 WCF, Nr. 871701, fast blanker, runder 20"-Lauf. Vollmagazin. Fertigung 1919. Standardbeschriftung auf Lauf und Griffband. Fleckige, fast vollständige Originalbrünierung. Nussholzschäftung mit Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Mechanisch in Ordnung. Länge ca. 95 cm.WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigZustand: II -Keywords: UnterhebelrepetierbüchseA Winchester Mod. 92, Saddle Ring Carbine, 1919Cal. .44 WCF, SN. 871701, fast blanker, runder 20"-Lauf. Vollmagazin. Fertigung 1919. Standardbeschriftung auf Lauf und Griffband. Fleckige, fast vollständige Originalbrünierung. Nussholzschäftung mit Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Mechanisch in Ordnung. Länge ca. 95 cm.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerCondition: II -Keywords: Lever action rifle

Deactivated Tigre .44 lever action saddle ring carbine, made as a copy of an 1892 Winchester, with 17inch barrel, fitted with saddle ring to side of action, no serial number.Deactivated to current EU/UK specifications with certificate. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 18.88cm long Condition report: The lever works the bolt and action open and closed but the hammer does not remain cocked and returns under spring tension.

Deactivated WInchester 1892 .44-40 saddle ring carbine, with 20 inch barrel, the receiver fitted with saddle ring, serial number 824612.Deactivated to current EU/UK specifications with certificate. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 18.96cm long Condition report: The lever works the bolt and action open and closed but the hammer does not remain cocked and returns under spring tension.

Denix replica Sharps 1859 rifle, with saddle ring and bar, 20th century.No licence required to buy this lot, buyer must be over the age of 18. 102cm long

Replica inert French flintlock carbine, 30.5 inch barrel secured by two bands, saddle ring bar to side. No licence required to buy this lot. Buyer must be over the age of 18.115cm long

Winchester 1894 .32-40 saddle ring carbine, with 20 inch barrel fitted with folding ladder sight, the action fitted with saddle ring, serial number 88241 for 1896/97.Section 58(2) antique/ obsolete calibre no licence required to buy this lot, purchaser must be over the age of 18. 96.5cm longCondition report: Action works correctly with tight lock up. The bore has some light patches of pitting but all rifling remains present. The foresight has been replaced. The dovetailed rear sight has been knocked over to one side, this can be easily corrected. The action body has some light scratches which run across both sides. This looks to be from manufacture as they are present underneath the traces of bluing which remain. The slot in the top of the magazine tube is slightly chewed. The stock has been refinished. There is a chip to the right side of the stock where it meets the action and there has been a repaired split to the forend. The woodwork has some fresh dents and scratches.

A Middle Eastern Kelim saddle bag

An early 20th James Model 38 tricyle with Olympic multi-sprung saddle, needs some restoration

A heavy horse saddle with leathers marked H Lefebrve Paris, also with saddle stand and various extras.

Bemalter und beineingelegter Sattel, Persien, 19. Jhdt. Ganz aus Holz gefertigter, polychrom gefasster Sattel mit ausgeprägtem Sattelknauf, Vorder- und Hinterzwiesel sowie die Ösen für die Steigbügelriemen mit Beineinlagen mit Kreisaugendekor eingefasst, die Sattelblätter jeweils mit drei eisernen Befestigungsösen. Anhängend bestickte schmale Sattelriemen sowie zwei Steigbügel. Stellenweise leicht rissig, Altersspuren und Ausbesserungen, Leder etwas trocken. Länge 50 cm.Zustand: IIA painted and bone-inlaid Persian saddle, 19th century Ganz aus Holz gefertigter, polychrom gefasster Sattel mit ausgeprägtem Sattelknauf, Vorder- und Hinterzwiesel sowie die Ösen für die Steigbügelriemen mit Beineinlagen mit Kreisaugendekor eingefasst, die Sattelblätter jeweils mit drei eisernen Befestigungsösen. Anhängend bestickte schmale Sattelriemen sowie zwei Steigbügel. Stellenweise leicht rissig, Altersspuren und Ausbesserungen, Leder etwas trocken. Länge 50 cm.Condition: II

Voll verbeinter gotischer Sattel im Stil des 15. Jhdts., Italien, 19. Jhdt. Hölzerner Sattel, die Oberseite ganzflächig mit fein geschnitztem und graviertem Bein belegt. Auf der Sitzfläche die Darstellung eines Paares in italienischer Renaissancetracht, die Brustportraits jeweils von einem Blattkranz gerahmt. Der Sattelknauf beidseitig mit einem runden Kreuzmotiv, in den Feldern jeweils ein heraldischer Adler. Die Seiten mit erhabenem Rankendekor verziert, am unteren Rand umlaufend Tritonen und Meermenschen im antikisierenden Stil. Die Unterseite mit alter Bespannung aus Seide, verblichen, stellenweise verschlissen. Maße 38 x 52 x 38 cm.Aufwändig gearbeitete Replik des Historismus. In dieser Art haben sich mehrere vergleichbare Sättel in bekannten internationalen Sammlungen erhalten, so z.B. ein Exemplar in den Royal Armouries (Inv. VI.95), oder ein weiterer Sattel in der Sammlung des Boston Museums of Fine Arts (69.944).Zustand: II -An Italian Gothic saddle with lavish bone veneer in 15th century style, 19th century The entire upper surface of the wooden saddle veneered in finely carved, engraved bone. The seat with a depiction of a couple in traditional Italian Renaissance attire, the half-length portraits each framed by a wreath of leaves. The saddle pommel with a circular cross motif on both sides, a heraldic eagle in each of the fields. The sides adorned with raised decorative tendrils, a border of antique-style Tritons and mermaids at the lower edge. The underside covered in old silk, the lining faded and worn in places. Dimensions 38 x 52 x 38 cm.An elaborate historicism era replica. Several similar style saddles can still be found in famous international collections, e.g. one object in the Royal Armouries (Inv. VI.95), or another saddle in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (69.944).Condition: II -

An Equestrian Full Armour For Man And Horse In German Late 16th Century StyleThe former comprising a close-helmet with skull rising to a comb, pierced with holes over the ears and with tubular plume-holder at the rear incised with spiral lines, beaked-shaped visor with horizontal vision slits divided centrally and pivoted at the same points as the upper- and lower-bevors, the former pierced on one side with a circular arrangement of heart-shaped, circular and slotted 'breaths', cut for the lifting-peg on the visor, and with hinged locking catch on each side, the latter shaped to the chin and with turned and roped lower border, fitted with a reinforcing bevor for the joust embossed and roped around the neck and secured by a large wing-headed screw, riveted haute-piece on the right, and with targe shaped to the left shoulder, applied with riveted strips forming a trellis pattern and secured by two threaded bolts, gorget comprising collar and three overlapping plates front and rear, hinged together and with locking pin-catch on the right, the upper edges cusped, breast-plate of peascod form with hinged lance-rest on the right and drawn-out to a rounded point above a short flange, the latter carrying a skirt and tassets, the former arched and roped over the crotch, the latter of three overlapping plates and a single plate respectively, each with cusped upper edge and embossed with a central roped volute, moveable armhole gussets, back-plate shaped to the back and with two plate culet en suite with the tassets, fully articulated vambraces with fingered gauntlet on the right and mitten gauntlet for the joust on the left, the left couter with reinforcing plate shaped to the elbow and secured by a threaded bolt, and full leg harness each detachable at the thigh and below the knee, poleyns each chased with a quatrefoil on the knee and with side-wing, greaves hinged together and with round-toed sabatons both of fourteen overlapping lames, the main edges turned and roped, and with dome-headed rivets throughout, some elements struck with pseudo-Nuremberg mark; the latter comprising a shaffron of three plates riveted together and embossed with swept bands tapering over the muzzle, riveted ear-pieces en suite, and central spike centred on a dish-shaped roundel chased with radiating lines, crinet of seven articulated plates, large crupper of two riveted plates shaped over the flank on both sides and each with a row of three applied brass roundels with roped borders, and secured by steel-mounted leather straps with brass roundels en suite, one embossed with a lion's mask, large three plate peytral and rein mounts en suite, all with turned and roped borders, saddle of padded burgundy velvet with gilt brocade borders, the cantle and rear en suite, and with a gilt fringe, on a black fibreglass model of a horse caparisoned in blue velvet with a repeated pattern of green trellised quatrefoils, and bordered with a green and red woollen fringe; together with an iron bit, and a pair of arched stirrups decoratively pierced over each side: on a wooden base painted blackFootnotes:The armour appears to be inspired by armours A47 and A48 (for the joust, known as neue welsche Gestech über die Planke) in the Wallace Collection, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Rare .577 Percussion Sharps 1855 Model British Breech-Loading Carbine Circa 1855-57With leaf-sighted barrel rifled with three spiral grooves, slanting breech, tape-primed action with hinged cover stamped 'Edward Maynard Patentee 1845', plain back-action lock, figured butt and fore-end (chipped), brass butt-plate and hinged rectangular patch-box cover, and trigger-lever with locking-catch (old rust patination, saddle-bar and ring removed); together with the action and butt of a .577/.450 Martini Henry service carbine, dated 1894, the action stamped with crowned 'V.R' over 'B.S.A. & M.C.' and the date on one side (action defective, replaced imitation barrel detached), the original wooden fore-stock retaining its forward barrel band (3)The first 49 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Liege Colt .56 Percussion 1855 Model Five-Shot Revolving Rifled Carbine No. 6041, Mid-19th CenturyWith leaf-sighted barrel, the frame stamped 'Col. Colt Hartford Ct. U.S.A.' in the sighting groove, brass trigger-guard (tang repaired) numbered '5679', replacement figured butt with curved steel butt-plate, the latter with sliding butt-trap cover, and saddle-ring (lever-catch loose, fore-end replaced, some wear and pitting), Liege proof 53.5 cm. barrelFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A vintage Hopper Tour Anglais modele de Luxe bicycle in a green metallic colour with a Brookes leather saddle seat and canvas bagLocation: G

A LEATHER HORSE RIDING SADDLE

Two boxes of horse riding tack including a saddle

A unglazed Tang Dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse, one foot raised, with detachable saddle, 35cm high. Note: This lot comes with a thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication.

Two saddle stones, 46 cm diameter, 43 cm high

Child's or doll's cord rocking chair on beech supports, together with a small oak stool with saddle seat on X stretcher supports. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Großes glasiertes Pferd, China, Tang-Dynastie (618-906) Stehendes Pferd mit nussfarbener Glasur, der Sattel und die Decke teilweise unglasiert. Der Kopf leicht zur Seite geneigt. Kleinere unglasierte Stellen, auch an Hufen und an der Plinthe. Der Schwanz (zum Einstecken) fehlt. Mit Thermolumineszenz-Gutachten (Oxford). Intakt. Maße 48 x 46 x 16 cm. Gewicht 5,6 kg. Provenienz: Aus süddeutscher Privatsammlung. Zuvor aus der bedeutenden Wiener Sammlung Professor Leopold.Zustand: IIA large glazed Chinese horse, Tang dynasty (618-906) Standing horse with brownish-coloured glaze, the saddle and the blanket partly unglazed. The head slightly tilted to the side. Smaller unglazed areas also on hooves and on the plinth. The inserted tail is missing. With thermoluminescence certificate (Oxford). Intact. Dimensions 48 x 46 x 16 cm. Weight 5.6 kg. Provenance: From a South German private collection. Previously in the collection of Professor Leopold, Vienna.Condition: II

Reich dekorierter Sattel, sino-tibetisch, 20. Jhdt. Farbig gefasster hölzerner Hochsattel. Die Sitzfläche mit dickem Filz bezogen, reich getriebene und ziselierte Beschläge aus Neusilber. Sattelauflage aus fein paspeliertem, mehrfarbigem Leder. Anhängend originale Beriemung mit eisernen Steigbügeln. Länge des Sattels 47 cm.Zustand: II +A richly decorated Sino-Tibetan saddle, 20th century Polychrome wooden saddle. The seat covered with thick felt, richly chased and stamped nickel-silver mounts. Saddle pad of polychrome leather with fine piping. Including original straps with iron stirrups. Length of saddle 47 cm.Condition: II +

Silberschale mit Pferdedarstellung, sassanidisch, 4. - 7. Jhdt. Vorzüglich erhaltene flache Silberschale. Am Boden vier konzentrische Kreise, die Außenfläche mit strahlenförmigem Rippendekor. Die Innenseite glatt. Zentral ein außerordentlich reich geschmücktes Pferd, u.a. mit Sattel und Satteldecke, Kopfschmuck und Bändern. Meisterliche Gravurarbeit. Intakt. Durchmesser 20 cm. Höhe 4 cm. Gewicht 341 g. Provenienz: Aus rheinland-pfälzischer Sammlung, übernommen vom Vater.Zustand: IIA Sassanian silver dish with depiction of a horse, 4th - 7th century An excellently preserved silver bowl. Four concentric circles on the bottom, the outer surface with radiating ribbed decoration. The inside smooth. In the centre an extraordinarily richly decorated horse, among other things with saddle and saddle blanket, headdress and ribbons. A masterly engraving. Intact. Diameter 20 cm. Height 4 cm. Weight 341 g. Provenance: Private collection in Rhineland-Palantine, by descent from the father.Condition: II

A GEM-SET NOVELTY BROOCH, BY LACLOCHE FRERES, CIRCA 1960Designed as a stylised elephant with beading detailing throughout, the gold saddle cloth accented with circular-cut rubies with ropetwist and reeded details and similarly-cut sapphire for eye, mounted in 18K gold, signed J. Lacloche Paris Cannes, maker's mark 'Sté G', French assay mark, width 4.2cmCondition Report: Signature located on the reverseEagle's head for French 18K gold, located on the pin and on the reverse of the elephant's backMaker's mark 'Sté G' located near the tailIt is a double pin fitting - on pin missingTotal gross weight approx. 16.73g

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A dynamic pair of ceramic polo players, each modelled in the round and depicting a female polo player riding a galloping horse with front and rear legs outstretched, heads turned, tails dressed, wearing saddle cloth and saddle, with detailing to the mane, head and body; the riders with one leg either side of the saddle, short stirrups, one arm positioned forwards to hold reins, the other raised to swing the mallet, each with dressed hair and decorative clothes; substantial remains of painted pigmentation; accompanied by two custom made display stands.See The British Museum, museum number 1938,0524.114, for a comparable pair; see Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, fig.71, for an additional pair of polo players with comparable features.11.8 kg total, 61cm each (24"). From a West Country collection, 1990s; formerly with a Hong Kong gallery; accompanied by positive Kotalla Laboratory thermoluminescence report Nos.: 23CM110520 and 22CM110520; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10620-173312. [2] A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Finely modelled.

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A beautiful terracotta horse standing on three legs upon a flat trapezoidal base, beautifully decorated textured saddle and saddle-cloth, the head with short mane and long neck artistically turned to the left grasping the raised leg, traces of polychrome visible inside the nose, on the short mane, on the saddle and saddle cloth, on the short tail and hooves.See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, Thames and Hudson, 1960, for comparable examples of horses with the same saddle-cloth (fig.53).10.3 kg, 52cm (20 1/2"). From a West Country collection, 1990s; formerly with a Hong Kong gallery; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.05CM180321 issued by Laboratory Kotalla; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10606-173321.These powerful horses accompanied the emperor and his warriors in battle, like the mystic 'Autumn Mist', one of the Tang Tsai-Tsung's six favourite chargers. The element of fire, Feng Shui, was a symbol strongly associated with the horses. The artist was not only concerned with the artistic possibilities offered by the animal, but also with the faithful representation of the details, like the saddle and trappings here, showing the typical Tang saddle and saddle-cloth. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Finely modelled.

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A ceramic horse modelled standing on a rectangular base, flared saddlecloth with moulded saddle, rows of applied bells(?) to the rump, breast-band with row of pendant conch shells, detailed bridle with straps; remains of painted pigmentation.See The Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number C.1178-1917, for a similar example.2.6 kg, 36cm (14"). From the celebrated collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist and television presenter Desmond Morris; sold by private treaty in 2018; 1980-1990s; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.03CM180321 issued by Laboratory Kotalla; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10632-173301.During the Tang Dynasty, funerary statues played a crucial role in burial practices, featuring in funerary processions, serving as tomb sculptures and broadcasting the status of the deceased, leading to restrictions on the numbers of figures permitted to be used in any one funeral procession. Figures such as this one were placed on carts which formed part of the funeral procession. Upon arrival at the burial location, they were set before the tomb in accordance with strict historical customs. Then, once the deceased had been interred within the burial chamber, the figures were moved inside the tomb. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Finely modelled.

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A superb ceramic court horse standing on a rectangular pedestal, the head turned slightly to the left, raised tail, ears pricked, the mane dark grey in colour, with a small tuft behind the ears; expressive face with the eyes with prominent pupil, surrounded by red, the nostrils dilated; a double saddle superimposed on a padded saddle cloth, rich harnesses (xingye) in the form of apricot leaves decorate antilena and postilena trappings and the bridles of the muzzle; well-preserved colour on saddle, mane, mouth, eyes and hooves.See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, Thames and Hudson, 1960, for comparable examples in pls.I,VIII,XXIV and figs.26, 53, 54, 64.8.3 kg, 57cm (22 1/2"). From a West Country collection, 1990s; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.20CM110520 issued by Laboratory Kotalla; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10589-173310.The representations of horses and their harnesses are exceptionally detailed in the terracotta works of the Tang Dynasty. In our example, the craftsman aimed to pay homage to a purebred animal whose beauty and elegance the artist wanted to enhance. All muscles and tendons are visible, expressing the powerful musculature of the animal with an extremely proportionate body. It is indisputable that the intention was to represent a ceremonial horse belonging to a high dignitary. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Finely modelled.