A set of the Order: sash badge, 91x60 mm, in GOLD and enamels of the finest manufacture, withseparately made cross of the formerly Polish order with applied the white eagle; suspension loopwith Russian gold mark and maker’s mark “AK” of Adolf Keibel; with its original, silk sash ribbon;breast star, 90 mm, of the Order; gilt silver rays; centre medallion in gold, with centre cross in gilt silverand enamels; blue enamelled outer circlet, with motto “PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE” in gold lettering;gilt reverse with convex counter medallion, struck with the maker’s mark of Keibel and silvermarks; vertical pin, also struck with the same marks; with an original, dark blue silk sash ribbon.A very fine set of this high and attractive order, from the late XIX Century, extremely finecondition. I R!
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A 1st Class (Grand Cross) set, instituted in 1765. Sash Badge, 66x60 mm, in GOLD, bothsides enameled, both central medallions gold with enameled details, original suspensionloop, maker’s mark “IK”, hallmarked “56, double eagle”; breast star, 88 mm, with chiseledand pierced rays ; white enameled centre medallion with “SS” monogram in gold and redenamel, surrounded by chiseled border and white enameled border bearing golden motto“PRAEMIANDO INCITAT”, within green enameled outer circlet with four chiseled goldlaurel branches; the reverse with hallmarked narrow pin, hallmarked “84, St. Petersburg”,maker’s mark “KEIBEL”, in original case of issue, with gilt inscription on the lid.A superb set of best Russian manufacture, from the 2nd half of 19th Century. I
Grand Cross Set, 2nd Class, instituted in 1765. Sash Badge, 66 mm, GOLD, enameled, maker’s mark“IK - IOSEF KEIBEL”, hallmarked “56‚ eagle, star”, original suspension loop and neck ribbon.Breast Star, 88 mm, partially gilt Silver, enameled, hallmarked “84, St. Petersburg, kokoshnik”,maker’s mark “KEIBEL”, central medallion gilt silver, pin on reverse, in case of issue, with inscriptionon the lid. Together with the business card of Felix Faure, President of France from 1895 -1899. Asuperb old set, in perfect condition with a fantastic pedigree! I
A 1st Class Set of the Order of the Type awarded in 1882-1903, with monogram “MO III”: sashbadge, 72x42 mm, in gilt Silver with white enameled cross within green enamelled palms wreathand the gilt, St. Andrew’s cross; red enameled centre medallion with the gilt monogram “MO III”within a blue enamelled riband with the order’s motto in gold lettering; the reverse, with giltSerbian coat-of-arms on red enameled centre medallion; hinged, princely crown, polychromeenameled on the obverse; suspension and ribbon rings struck with “KF” (Karl Fleischhacker, Vienna),“A” and Viennese silver marks; original silk full-length sash; breast star, 94x86 mm, with brilliantcut silver rays; the centre, as the badge’s obverse; the reverse with 4 nuts to mount the obverse’scentre and vertical, broad pin with “KF” and “A” marks; in the original case of issue of M.C.Antonievich, Belgrade, with embossed Serbian coat-of-arms on the lid.A very rare group, extremely fine condition.This order was created in this form to reward civil and military merits towards the SerbianThrone and ranks among the most beautiful decorations of the Balkanic area. I R!
A 1st Class Set of the 2nd Type with swords, instituted on 28th of May, 1915: sashbadge, 88x42 mm, in gilt Silver and white enamel; oval centre medallion with the armsof Serbia on red enamel, outer circlet with fine, beaded ornament; red enameled reversemedallion with gilt silver “1882”; upper crown hinged to the deep-blue enameled pendalia,mounted with two large, crossed swords; suspension ring with French “crab” mark; groovedribbon-ring with maker’s mark of Arthus Bertrand, Paris, with original, full length sash; breaststar, 94x87 mm, in gilt Silver, superimposed with the order’s badge also in white enamelled, giltand chiselled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enamelled pendalia, charged with crossedswords; the reverse with oval counter-medallion and broad, vertical pin (struck with French silvermark and maker’s mark of Arthus Bertrand, Paris) and two side hooks.A group of the highest rarity, almost pristine condition. This class was awarded by the SerbianKing to the highest military leaders, both national and foreign, on exceptional occasions only. I R!
A 1st Class Set of the 2nd Type, instituted on 28th of May, 1915: sash badge,92x41 mm, in gilt Silver and white enamel; oval centre medallion with thearms of Serbia on red enamel, outer circlet with fine, beaded ornament;red enameled reverse medallion with gilt silver “1882”; upper crownhinged to the deep-blue enamelled pendalia; suspension ring, groovedribbon-ring, with original, full length sash; breast star, 95x90 mm, in giltSilver, superimposed with the order’s badge also in white enamelled, giltand chiselled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enameled pendalia; the reverse with oval counter-medallion and broad, vertical pin and two side hooks.A very rare group, in perfect condition. I RR!
An early 1st Class Set of the Type awarded in 1904–1914: sash badge, 78x48 mm, in gilt Silver, white enameled cross’s arms, flanked by highly polished,gilt beams; centre medallion with the Serbian coat-of-arms on a blue enameled background; white enameled medallion’s outer circlet with the Cyrillicmotto “for the Faith and Freedom”; reverse centre medallion with the Serbian double eagle in gilt silver with enameled details, on dark red enameledbackground; blue enamelled outer circlet with the Cyrillic name of the King Petar I and the date of institution “1904” in gold lettering; upper loop astwo crossed ribands, with hinged royal crown, enriched by polychrome enameled “jewels”; with original sash adapted for wear with the court dress;breast star, 94 mm, with chiselled and pierced rays; the centre in gilt silver and enamels, as the badge’s obverse; the reverse with reinforced star’s tips(the lower, with Austrian “A” and silver marks), four retaining nuts and vertical pin, this, struck with two “A”, “G.A. SCHEID WIEN” and a French “swan”mark for pieces passed in auction.A rare set, extremely fine condition.This order was the first, created by the new dynasty after the coup-d’état of 1903 that, with the assassination of the Obrenovic royal couple, abruptlychanged the history of Serbia.The G.A. Scheid firm of Vienna created the prototypes of this award and was its best producer, ending to provide the insignia at the outbreak of the First World War.I RR!
A 1st Class Set with Swords of the Type awarded from 1915: sash badge,77x47 mm, in gilt Silver, white enamelled cross’s arms, flanked by polished,gilt beams on which are resting the crossed swords; centre medallionwith the Serbian coat-of-arms on a blue enamelled background; whiteenamelled medallion’s outer circlet with the Cyrillic motto “for the Faithand Freedom”; reverse centre medallion with the Serbian double eaglein gilt silver with enamelled details, on dark red enamelled background;blue enamelled outer circlet with the Cyrillic name of the King Petar I andthe date of institution “1904” in gold lettering; upper loop as two crossedribands, with hinged royal crown, enriched by polychrome enamelled“jewels”; with original, full length sash; breast star with chiselled andpierced rays; the centre in gilt silver and enamels, as the badge’s obverse,also with crossed swords; the reverse with broad, concave counter-medallionenriched with the silver Serbian double eagle on a round, engraved base;vertical pin; in the original case of issue of Arthus Bertrand, Paris, the lidwith gold embossed, Serbian coat-of-arms and the indication “I” (1st Class).A most rare group of the best French workmanship, extremely finecondition.The order with swords was awarded for merits in time of war and the1st Class was given to the highest ranking commanders of the SerbianArmy and its allies; the firm of Arthus Bertrand in Paris was charged toproduce its insignia, because any connection with Austria was closed at the outbreak of war in 1914.I RR!
A Grand Cross Set: sash badge in gold; 92x48 mm, the cross’s arms with dark green, translucent enamel on a finely chiselled ground; the obverse centre medallion with the white enameled double cross, sided by the gold letters “M” and “T” (for Maria Theresia, founder of the Order) on a field of translucent red enamel, rising from a chiselled pointed crown resting on the green enameled three mounts; white enameled outer circlet with the order’s motto “PUBLIC UM MERITORIUM PRÆMIUM” (A Prizeof Civil Merits); reverse medallion with abbreviated inscription “STO. ST.RI. AP.” (Sancto Stephano Regi Apostolico = To Saint Stephen, The Apostolic King) in gold lettering on white enameled field, within the outer circlet chiselled with oak leaves under translucent, green enamel; circular upper loop struck with the lozenge-type mark “F.R” of Rothe, Vienna and a gold mark; the royal Hungarian “sacred crown” of St. Stephen with mirror-polished details and fixed upper ring, struck with the samemarks as the cross’s loop; grooved and pearled suspension ring; with its original, shortened sash (for wear on the court dress) with rosette; breast star in silver, 88,5 mm, with typical, Austrian brilliant-cut and pierced rays; centre medallion in gold with separately-made white enameled double cross, sided by the finely chiselled, applied gold letters “M” and “T” on a convex field of translucent red enamel, rising from a chiselled, lilied crown resting on the green enameled three mounts;white enameled outer circlet with an applied, golden oak wreath with green enameled leaves; the reverse with broad, convex centre disc struck with the early “ROTHE” a hexagonal “Diana’s Head” silver mark and a “900” control mark; vertical pin, struck with “C.F. ROTHE” “WIEN” marks and “Diana’s Head” and a “900” silver control marks.A beautiful, important and very rare set, extremely fine condition.The St. Stephen Order was founded in 1764 by Maria Theresia, to create a specific, chivalric order to reward civil merits, following the creation, dating back to 1757, of the Military Order of Maria Theresia.While the lower two classes were destined to civil merits only, the Grand Cross had a high, state and diplomatic significance, being awarded to highest ranking, foreign sovereigns and dignitaries, s. as the Tsars, the British sovereigns, Napoleon I, Napoleon III, French Marshals like Ney (and his son Joseph-Napoléon), etc.
A Grand Cross set: the order’s badge in gold, 89x59 mm, red enameled arms (minorcracks) and elaborately embossed/chiselled, obverse centre medallion with enameled details, within white enameled outer circlet with the Order’smotto in gold lettering; dark blue enameled reverse centre medallion with applied, crowned monogram in god with chiselled details; white enameled outer circlet with inscription in gold lettering; green enameled, laurelwreath (chips to two leaves on the reverse); large, round suspension ring,original sash ribbon with bow; breast star in gilt silver and separately-made, gold and red enameled arms’ fields; centre medallion in the finestenamel work, framed in gold with green enamelled laurel leaves andwhite enamelled scroll with inscription; blue enameled (a tiny chip),crowned upper escutcheon with chiselled monogram; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin (French mark) and two side-hooks; maker’s escutcheon of Halley, Paris.A piece of the best French manufacture from the last quarter of XIX Century; Extremely fine condition, besides what stated. II R!
A Grand Cross with the “White and Black Distinction” dating from the early 20th Century: sash badge in gold and enamels, the centre in the finest enamel painting; ornamented upper loop and hinged suspension ring, long sash for ladies; breast star in gold with toned silver ornaments between the rays; the reverse with horizontal pin and upper hook, in wooden luxury case of issue by "Villanueva & Laiseca - Madrid", with dedication on silver plate to a famous Doctor from the Spanish Red Cross.An outstanding and rare set of this order, created in 1856 as a reward for exceptional merits in the assistance and welfare; intended as a special decoration for prominent services or to highest ranking, meritorious dignitaries; almost pristine condition.Dim.: the badge, 55,0x45,0 mm.; the star, 69,0 mm; I RR!
A grand Cross set with diamonds: sash badge, 60x55 mm, in GOLD, 98 g.,and red enamel; centre medallion with separately-made image of thesaint, enriched with polychrome enamelwork and fine engravings; reversemedallion with enameled eagle and motto “ALTIORA PETO”, suspensionring and original, sash ribbon with golden safety hook; breast star, 79 mm,in GOLD, similar to the order’s badge; centre medallion with separatelymade and applied image of the saint, resting on beams set with brilliants,the whole within a diamondset ring; white enameled outer circlet withgolden inscription; mirror-polished reverse with chiseled, vertical, broadpin (struck with “18k” mark) and two side-hooks.A lavishly made set of this order, almost unique in this quality, surelyawarded to an outstanding personality. Excellent condition.I RR!
A Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1748. Sash Badge, 79x55 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension loop and sash. Breast Star, 74 mm, Silver with smooth rays, reverse with vertical tapered pin, in leather case of issue by "Carlman - Stockholm". An extremely rare set of the mid. 19th century, in best jeweler's quality and perfect condition! I RR!
A Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1789. Sash Badge, 41x28 mm,gilt Silver, maker’s mark, both sides enameled, original suspension ringand sash. Breast Star, 82 mm, gilt Silver with brilliant cut rays, maker’smark “Lemaitre, Paris”, central medallion gilt silver, enameled, reversewith vertical tapered pin and two side hooks, in original case of issue by “Lemaitre, Paris “. An extremely attractive set, of best French jeweler’s quality! I R!
A Grand Cross set: sash badge, 84x57 mm, in GOLD and red enamel on both sides of the cross; chiselled gold portrait of the saint on deep-blue enamel, within red-gold outer circlet; reverse medallion withgolden inscription “PRO DEO ET PRINCI PE” on deep-blue enamel within golden outer circlet withdate of institution of the order in gold lettering; reverse-shaped upper loop with hinged, greenenameled laurel wreath, the reverse with maker’s mark of Tanfani, Rome and grooved/ribbedsuspension ring; original, silk sash ribbon; breast star, 87 mm, with chiselled and pierced rays, centre ingold an enamels as the order’s badge; the reverse, with retaining nuts, maker’s escutcheon ofTanfani, Rome and vertical, flat pin; in the original, red morocco case of issue, with maker’s markof Tanfani, printed in gold on the inner cushion; the lid, embossed with the arms of Pope Leo XIII(1878 – 1903).A beautiful, luxuriously-made set, of the finest manufacture, excellent condition.Provenance: the estate of Emile Loubet, president of the Republic of France in the years 1899 – 1906. I RR!
A Cross of the Order with Brilliants in GOLD, 70x40 mm, white-bordered, blue enameled cross withlozenges between the arms enameled with the colours of Bavaria; white enameled obverse centremedallion with applied, “T” monogram set with brilliants; white enamelled reverse medallion withthe year “1827” surrounded by the Order’s motto: “UNSER ERDLEBEN SEY: GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE”(Our life on the Earth must be: Faith in the Eternal); with original ladies’ bow-ribbon and a lengthof original, ladies’ sash ribbon. Together a “carte de visite” photographic portrait of Baroness Vecsey.A very rare badge of the special division that, although not statutorily, was awarded to nobleladies as a special grace of the Bavarian Queen; very fine condition.This Order, instituted in 1827, had as a mission, the assistance of not yet married noble ladies,from impoverished families, granting a special pension of 300 Florins per year from the “Schatulle”of the Bavarian Queen, until their marriage. Meritorious foreign noble ladies could receive thespecial grade with jewelled monogram (without any pension). With 21 diamonds for a total of 0.058 ct. very rare and superb! I RR!
A badge of the order, 32x29 mm, four-armed, “anchor” cross with white enameled elds, enriched by golden inscriprions ”SUB/TUUM/PRAESI/DIUM”, the borders, anked by golden circlets, white enameled centre medallion, with beautifully made, chiseled image of the Holy Virgin; the reverse, white enameled arms bearing inscription “PATRO/NUS/NO/STER”, with blue enameled border; white enameled centre medallion with chiseled image of Bishop St. Bennus, wuthin blue enameled outer circlet; gold upperloop and smooth, round ring; with original, superb sash ribbon with silver embroidered borders and sillver bullion tassels and damaged case of issue by “Iul. Elchinger, Munchen”.A splendid, very rare decoration of this bavarian order, awarded to most prominent ladies of the highest nobility; excellent condition.I/II RR!
A Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1840: sash Badge, 58 mm, in GOLD, both sides enameled, superimposed parts GOLD, original suspension loop: breast Star, 85 mm, in Silver and gilt silver with smooth rays, multipart construction, superimposed parts gilt, center medallion enameled (some restorations), motto in gold letters, reverse with long tapered pin. A very rare and attractive old set in superb condition! II RR!
A Grand Cross Set with Swords: sash Badge, 96x68 mm, in gilt Silver, enameled, superimposed central medallion, original suspension ring and sash: breast Star, 84 mm, in gilt Silver, hallmarked, superimposed central medallion, enameled, fine vertical pin on reverse. Only 6 attributions! Extremely fine and beautiful! A guaranteed original set of this German high rarity! I RR!
A Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 2nd Model (Large Crown), instituted in 1861: sash Badge, 60 mm, in GOLD, maker’s mark “W”, both sides enameled, central medallion GOLD, enameled, original suspension loop and sash: breast Star, 90 mm, in Silver with smooth rays, central medallion gold, enameled, reverse with vertical tapered pin. A superb set in best condition!I
A Grand Cross Set of the 2nd Type (1815–1918): sash badge, 83x49 mm, in GOLD with green enameled arms and ornated, red enameled lozenges; obversecentre with applied white enameled falcon with spreaded wings; the reverse with crowned, blue enameled centre medallion with inscription “VIGILANDOASCENDIMUS” within a thick laurel wreath; upper loop chiselled as acanthus leaves, hinged crown with link ring and thin, original suspension ring; with theoriginal, crimson-red sash; breast star, 86 mm, with silver rays; gilt-silver centre with green enameled cross; centre medallion with applied, white enameledfalcon, a chiselled intermediate border, blue enamelled outer circlet with the order’s motto “VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS” in gold lettering, enclosed within achiselled outer ring; the reverse with 4 nuts, centre disc struck with the maker’s mark “TH MÜLLER HOF-JUWELIER WEIMAR”; vertical pin, this struck withthe French “swan” mark for pieces passed in auction.A rare group dating from the end of 19th Century in very fine condition; one of the most prestigious and attractive orders of the former German states. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set: GOLD sash badge, 116x71 mm, with white enameled maltese cross with finely chiselled passant-guardant lions between the arms; obverse centre medallion with toned-gold bust facing left within blue enameled outer circlet with themotto “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” in gold lettering, the whole enclosed in a green enameled oak wreath; reverse medallion with the Saxon colour in green and black enamels within blue enameled circlet with date “D. 25 DECEMBER 1833” in gold, alsoenclosed in a green enameled oak wreath; large suspension crown with accurately chiselled detail and bright-polished inner cap; large suspension ring and original, original sash; breast star, 86 mm, alternately 4 gold and 4 silver rays; white enameledcross; chiselled centre medallion with green enameled crown; blue enameled outer circlet with motto “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” in gold lettering, the whole enclosed in a green enameled oak wreath; smooth, “frosted” back with 8 tiny nuts retainingthe obverse centre and vertical pin, this, struck with the French “swan” mark for pieces passed in auction.A beautiful group of one of the most illustrious orders of the German states, with a complex history within the branches of the Saxon, ducal family; in almost pristine condition. I R!
* Attributed to George Engleheart (1753-1829). Portrait of an officer, purported to be Captain John Lucie Blackman (1793-1815), Coldstream Guards, oval watercolour and gouache on ivory, head and shoulders portrait of a young military gentleman, dressed in a scarlet tunic with gilt epaulettes, a white sash across his breast bearing the badge of the Coldstream Guards, and a gilt gorget at his neck, 81 x 63mm (3.25 x 2.5ins), tortoiseshell frame with oval yellow metal floral borderQty: (1)NOTESBritish soldier John Lucie Blackman fought in the Peninsular War and was killed, aged 21, at the Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815; as the enemy was retreating he was struck in the temple by a musket ball which killed him instantly.
* English School. Portrait miniature of King Charles I (1600-1649), circa 1640, oil on copper, head & shoulders portrait of Charles I wearing a black doublet, slashed at the sleeves to reveal pink lining and a white chemise, a large white collar, and a gold medallion on a blue sash ribbon around his neck, small hole in upper edge, 80 x 63cm (3 x 2.5ins), oval brass frame, glazed, housed in a later oval black shagreen case, base lined inside with green velvetQty: (1)
* Hastings (Edward, 1781-1861). Portrait of a young boy and his sister, 1845, pastel on paper, laid down on linen, half-length portrait of a boy wearing a dark blue jacket, white waistcoat and trousers, and a hatched blue necktie, a young girl beside him dressed in a frilled white muslin dress with embroiderered bodice and pale pink sash, her left hand resting lightly on her brother's shoulder, signed and dated lower left, 65 x 55cm (25.5 x 21.5ins), framed and glazedQty: (1)
* Wheeler (Thomas, active 1817-1845). Portrait of a young officer, 41st (The Welsh) Regiment of Foot, 1835, gouache on ivory, oval head & shoulders portrait of a young military gentleman wearing a red coat with epaulettes, and a cream sash embellished with an 8-pointed star badge, inscribed on paper backing in contemporary manuscript 'painted by TWheeler 55, Regent Quadrant May 1835', 60 x 50mm (2.25 x 2ins), ebonised frame, glazedQty: (1)NOTESLittle appears to be known about the artist Thomas Wheeler, and examples of his finely-executed miniature portraits rarely apear on the market, perhaps because atttribution is hampered by an apparent tendency to sign on the verso of a work rather than on the front. He appears in a London Street Directory of 1843 as 'miniature painter, 55 Quadrant, Regent Street', and the William Morris Gallery houses a pair of miniature portraits painted by him of William Morris's parents, executed around 1824.
A TRAY CONTAINING POWER AND AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS including a Bosch and a Black and Decker electric drills (both untested due to cabling issues), a Black and Decker Cordless 9.6v drill with battery and charger (PAT pass and charge light comes on but battery may be dead), Three Battery Chargers and an Inverter, a Tray of Sash Cramp Parts, two gas regulators (one Oxy the other Acetylene), four Circlip Pliers, etc (untested unless stated)
James Mahony ARHA (1810-1879)The Official Opening of 'The National Exhibition of the Arts, Manufactures and Products of Ireland' Cork, 1852Watercolour, 74 x 66cm (29 x 26'')This large watercolour by James Mahony depicts the building designed by John Benson for the "National Exhibition of the Arts, Manufactures, and Products of Ireland" held in Cork in 1852. The exhibition took place on the Corn Exchange site on Albert Quay-where City Hall now stands-and was opened by the Lord Lieutenant, Archibald Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Elginton, on June 10th of that year. The watercolour depicts a long line of eminent citizens, waiting to be introduced to the Lord Lieutenant, who stands on a carpeted dais in the foreground. A tipstaff announces the names of those who are to ascend the steps to the dais; they appear to be mainly men, while the audience looking on from both sides is composed mainly of women. First in line is a man, hat in hand, wearing a blue sash and medallion. Galleries on either side of the hall are also packed with spectators. Benson was a brilliant engineer and architect, who used innovative building methods; the roof of the Cork Exhibition hall, with its four transepts, was constructed of laminated wood trusses, bent into semi-circles, and linked together to form a strong but light structure. Large skylights admitted light into the building. The same system was used in his designs for other Cork buildings, including the Butter Market, the Firkin Crane and the English Market. Following on from his success in Cork, Benson was engaged to design the buildings for the Dublin International Exhibition in 1853. Unfortunately, being constructed mainly of wood, over the years all of Benson's Cork buildings have been destroyed, or have lost their original truss roofs, as a result of fire. When the Cork National Exhibition ended, the building was dismantled and sold to the trustees of the Royal Cork Institution. Three years later it was re-erected, on a site beside the Cork School of Art (now the Crawford Art Gallery). Titled "The Atheneaeum", it was inaugurated by the Lord Lieutenant, George Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, and over the following decades was used mainly for lectures, exhibitions and performances. Re-named the Cork Opera House in 1877, it hosted many theatrical and opera performances before being destroyed by fire in 1955. Mahony's watercolour depicts the first inauguration of the building in 1852. He depicts an ornate but functional interior, one that combined conventional architectural elements, including Corinthian columns, with proto-Modernist construction methods. When the building was re-erected as the Athenaeum three years later, it was a simpler structure, and by the time it was remodelled as the Cork Opera House in the later nineteenth century, it had lost most of its original embellishments. A contemporary wood engraving by Mahony, published in The Illustrated London News, shows another transept in the Cork Exhibition complex, the Fine Arts Hall. Born in Cork in or around 1810, James Mahony specialised in views of historical events and paintings with religious themes. He first exhibited in the 1833 exhibition of the "Cork Society for Promoting the Fine Arts" and during the following years travelled extensively on the Continent, mainly in France and Italy. Returning to Ireland, he settled at the home of his father, a carpenter, at 34 Nile Street. The date of his return has not been established precisely; Strickland gives it as 1841, but in 1839 Mahony painted a large watercolour of the blessing of the Church of St. Mary's on Pope's Quay, a painting now in the Great Hunger Museum in Quinnipiac, Connecticut. During those years Mahony also set about founding, along with fellow artist Samuel Skillen, a Cork Art Union. The concept of an Art Union, where works of art from an annual exhibition were distributed by lottery amongst a group of subscribers, had already been put into operation in London and in other cities. An Art Union in Dublin had been founded two years previously, and there was also one in Belfast. Each member paid an annual subscription of one pound. This gave the subscriber (and up to three friends) free admission to the exhibition, as well as participation in the lottery of paintings. In the first year of the Union's operation in Cork, it was reckoned that more than £100 would be spent on the purchase of paintings, to be distributed amongst the subscribers. The first exhibition was held in September 1841 at Marsh's Rooms on the South Mall, and in spite of the bad weather was an immediate success, with Mahony and Skillen both amongst the exhibitors.Mahony showed again in 1844, submitting two paintings to the Cork Art Union Exhibition, Strada di son Giardino a Subraio, and Nella Chiesa di San Maria della Fiore a Genzano vicino di Roma, both priced at four pounds and four shillings. In November 1846, his view of the Fr. Matthew Memorial Tower at Glanmire was presented to Queen Victoria. Around this time, he resumed his travels, spending a number of years in Spain, before returning to Ireland. In 1852, as well as depicting the inauguration of the Cork National Exhibition, he showed several watercolours in the Fine Arts section, including The City of Cork from the river near the Custom House and Queens College, Cork, along with views of Venice and Rome. Settling in Dublin four years later, he exhibited at the RHA, and was also made an associate of the Academy. A large panoramic view of Dublin, in the National Gallery of Ireland, shows his talents in rendering architectural detail. Also in the NGI is his watercolour depicting the visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the 1853 Dublin Exhibition. In 1859 Mahony moved to London, where he worked as an illustrator, until his death in 1879. While he produced paintings of notable building, and civic and cultural events, Mahony is best known nowadays for his graphic images of the effects of famine in Co. Cork, which were published in The Illustrated London News in the 1840's. These harrowing images influenced public opinion, and helped changed the British government's official stance of indifference to the Great Famine. James Mahony is not to be confused with a later Cork artist, James Mahoney, who also painted in watercolour. (See Julian Campbell Irish Arts Review Vol 28, No. 2 (2011) p. 98]Peter Murray
Each of these is one of the thirteen in a detailed collection of military sculptures in the Soldiers of the Revolution series was issued to celebrate the bicentenary of the United States. The series of 13 was designed in close association with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to represent each of the original thirteen states Royal Doulton backstamp. Sergeant 6th Maryland Figural Study HN2815. He is dressed in a light blue suit with a green trim and standing tall with his rifle in hand. 11.5"H Major, 3rd New Jersey HN2815 Military Figure. He is dressed in a light blue colored suit with dark blue and red accents. He is sitting on top of a fence and keeping a look out. 10"H Private South Carolina. He is dressed in a blue and red coat with silver buttons and creme colored trousers. 11.5"H Pennsylvania HN2846 Figure Study. He is kneeling down with his rifle in hand and dressed in an all gray suit with patterned accents. 8.25"H North Carolina Regiment HN2754. He is dressed in all khaki attire with a green sash. He has a rifle resting on his arm and one foot on top of a log. 11"H Private Deleware Regiment 1776 HN2761. He is dressed in a blue and red coat with creme colored vest and trousers. He has a black hat and brown backpack on. 12"H Virginia Regiment on Horse HN2844. In this exquisite piece, the Soldier, dressed in light brown and green, is on horseback. The horse's beautiful, caramel brown figure is in full view. The Soldier has stopped to read a sign that is posted on a tree trunk. 14.5"H Private Massachusetts Regiment 1778 HN2760. He is dressed in a navy blue suit with a red trim and creme trousers. His hat is navy blue and yellow. He stands tall, holding his weapon of choice. 11"H Captain 2nd New York Regiment HN2755. He is dressed in a brown and blue jacket with silver buttons and a black hat with black shoes. 10"H Private 1st. Georgia Regiment 1777 HN2779. He is dressed in all khaki and has creme colored trouser. He is standing tall and holding his rifle. 11"H Corporal 1st New Hampshire Regiment 1778. He is dressed in an all green suit with red trim and silver buttons with a black hat. He is standing tall and holding his rifle. 11.5"H Rhode Island Regiment HN2759. Soldier is dressed in all white and is standing near a barrel with a chest on top. He has a flask in one hand. 11.5"H Private 4th Connecticut Regiment 1777 HN2845. He is standing tall in a light orange jacket and creme colored trousers. He is holding a rifle in one hand and has a cannon behind him. 11.5"H Dimensions: 14.5"HEdition Number: 1 of 350 Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
The Royal Victorian Order,Knight Grand Cross, G.C.V.O. set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star in gold, silver-gilt and enamel, both pieces numbered (783). In Collingwood case of issue. Some light enamel damage to both pieces, the reverse of the star rubbed over the number with parts of the 8 slightly missing, otherwise very fine. (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
China,Order of the Striped Tiger, First Class set of insignia, a good quality tailor's copy, comprising sash badge and breast star, in silver-gilt, silver and enamel, no marks on either piece but of heavy construction. With full sash. Small enamel damage to breast star, otherwise good very fine. (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Italy,Order of St.Maurice and St.Lazarus, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, in gilt metal, silver and enamel. Reverse housing for centre of breast star absent, good very fine. (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Japan,Order of the Sacred Treasure, first class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star. In lacquered box of issue with cords. Some enamel damage to both pieces otherwise very fine. (Lot)Footnotes:Together with a certificate which is unnamed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Monaco,Order of St.Charles, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, in silver-gilt and enamel. With full sash. Pin retaining hook absent on breast star, otherwise good very fine. (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Spain,Order of St.Hermenegildo, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, in silver-gilt, silver and enamel. With full sash. One limb repaired on the breast star, otherwise with a couple of very small bits of enamel damage otherwise good very fine. (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sweden,Order of the Sword, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, in gold, silver-gilt, silver and enamel. With full sash. Extremely fine. (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sweden,Order of the North Star, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge and breast star, in gold, silver and enamel. With full sash. Extremely fine. (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Ensigns Colour sash fittings.Fine die-cast rich gilt buckle bearing Royal Crest, crowns, Acanthus leave, Roses and bugle; voided centre with Globe, laurel sprays and motto scrolls ... tip of lined design ornamented with oak sprays ... matching slide. All with fittings (three items)
A carved oak figure of a Roman soldier, probably 18th centuryin naturalistic pose, his right arm raised and looking downwards, standing on a mound, with plumed headdress, a sash across one shoulder and tied at the waist, 114cm highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Paar Bildnisse höfischer Kinder in Ganzfigur. Ausführungen des 20. Jh. nach älterem Vorbild, wohl für eine Ahnengalerie. Während der Junge in offiziellem Ornat mit Schärpe und Brustkreuz dargestellt wird, zeigt sich das Mädchen mit Blumensäckchen, aus dem sie eine Kirsche holt. Öl auf Lwd., unsign., Craquelé, 40 x 30 cm, ger. 48 x 38 cm Pair of portraits of courtly children in full-length. Executions of the 19. Jh. After older model probably for an ancestral gallery. While the boy is shown wearing an official dress with a sash and pectoral cross, the girl with a floral bag shows up and gets a cherry. Oil on leather, unsigned, craquelé, 40 x 30 cm, eng. 48 x 38 cm
A selection of antique items of baby clothing including one long gown with cut work and embroidered hem, tie sash to waist and lace to collar, cuffs and body, another similarly styled in a fine cotton and another in crepe like fabric with lace to hem, and bands to the front of bodice down to hem 'Bairnswear' label.
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