William Henry Harriott (British, exh. 1811 - 1837, d. 1839) The Entrance to the Grand Canal, looking East, with Santa Maria della Salute to the right signed and dated "W H Harriott 16 August 1826" to the reverse watercolour with pencil and ink 22.50 x 31.50cm (9 x 12in) Provenance: Abbott and Holder, 30 Museum Street, London WC1A Other Notes: The present sketch is inspired by Canaletto's series of views of the Grand Canal. It is most closely related to Canaletto's large-scale oil depicting the Santa Maria della Salute, which is in the Louvre, Paris.
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A wooden scale model of 'Cutty Sark' by Ceuneau Marine of Mauritius, the three masted ship with sails furled and with the Red Ensign flying above the stern, 76cm (30 in) high Other Notes: Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship. Built on the River Clyde in 1869 for the Jock Willis Shipping Line, she was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest, coming at the end of a long period of design development, which halted as sailing ships gave way to steam propulsion. Ceuneau Marine was founded in 1990.
A pair of 16th century Gothic Andirons, the capped pillars with hatched decoration, a shield initialled IHS, on gothic arched feet 43 x 25 x 43cm (17 x 10 x 17in) Literature: Shuffrey (L.A), The English Fireplace and Its Accessories, published by Batsford, 1912, p.133, fig.126, Godlington, Kent Notes:Dr Brian Gilmour PhD, Dip Cons, FSA, FCIFA, FRMS, Archaeometallurgy and Archaeology, 20, Squitchey Lane, Oxford OX2 7LB Tel: 01865 552294 Mob: 0776 233 8189 Email: bjjg1243@gmail.com Early metalworking: Technology, analysis and appraisal Work carried out: Detailed assessment Report no: 560 Artefact type/description: Pair of andirons Reference no: RC1 Estimated stylistic date: c 16/17th century AD Report for: Richard Crowther Date: 09-06-2018 Assessment result/recommendation: Acceptance as 16th/17th century Report: See below Introduction, description and preliminary assessment: Fig. 1: Front view of this distinctive pair of andirons The front part of this pair of heavy cast iron andirons consisted in each case of an upper column with a capital of curly ionic form, the rectangular-section columns having diagonal reeded decoration below which was a form of shield with Gothic lettering – possibly IM – on either side of which projected two solid, curved, rectangular section Gothic style feet (fig. 1). The surface of each andiron had a pitted and worn appearance consistent with probable long use. Height: 28cms Depth (front to back): 43cm Analytical examination by metallography: A small sample was taken from the foot of one of the andirons and this was mounted and prepared for metallographic analysis. The aim of this was to look at the structure of the cast iron to determine whether this was consistent either with a 16th or 17th century origin as suggested by the style or a 19th century reproduction, these being the two likely alternatives. Fig. 2: View showing a ‘mottled’ cast iron structure with characteristic dark ‘rosettes’ graphite dispersed amongst a hypo-eutectic white cast iron matrix with a clear (fir tree-like) dendritic structure visible between the rosettes (scale x75 as shown here). Fig. 3: Detailed view of the same structure showing the flake structure of the graphite rosettes and the ladder-like dendrites in between (Magnification x300). Metallographic results: The structure visible in section shows that these andirons consist of ‘mottled’ cast iron, a transitional form of cast iron with a matrix which shows up as a white cast iron but which has ‘rosettes’ of graphite scattered through the structure, graphite being typical of an incipient form of grey cast iron. Thus the metal is a transitional form of cast iron with characteristics of both a white cast iron, where the carbon present has not had time to transform to graphite, and a grey cast iron where most of the carbon present has transformed to graphite during the solidification process. In white cast iron – as in the matrix here – the carbon in the metal is mostly present in chemically combined forms which make the metal much harder and more brittle. The dendritic dispersion visible is a phenomenon typical in a hypo-eutectic white cast iron, one with a carbon content between about 3.0 and 3.5%. Discussion and conclusion: When a cast iron cools and solidifies it can form either an all white cast iron structure, if the cooling rate is rapid enough, or a grey cast iron if the cooling rate is slow enough. There is a third possibility which is that it can form an intermediate ‘mottled’ form as we see in the case of these andirons, this being the consequence of an intermediate cooling rate. The cooling rate is clearly affected by the bulk volume of an iron casting and we can expect this to be more or less the same for any particular bulk of casting. The cooling rate – in terms of what type of cast iron (white or grey) results can also be affected or controlled by other elements present in the metal, such as silicon and sulphur, and these are a reflection of the cast iron production (smelting) process being used at any particular time. Smelting conditions changed during the development of the Industrial Revolution and the consequence of this is that ‘mottled’ cast iron is the most typical form of cast iron found in castings such as andirons and fire-backs of the 16th and 17th centuries. By the 19th century the smelting processes had changed and castings of this kind are almost always found to be made of grey cast ion. In the case of the andirons studied here the general appearance and worn nature of the andirons and their structure indicate them to be intact surviving examples of 16th/17th century production, probably from the Weald of the Sussex/Kent border region.
A pair of 17th century Wealden cast iron Andirons, Mayfield, Sussex, bearing the Phoenix shield below the capped and fluted columns 38 x 23 x 38cm (15 x 9 x 15in) Notes: Dr Brian Gilmour PhD, Dip Cons, FSA, FCIFA, FRMS, Archaeometallurgy and Archaeology, 20, Squitchey Lane, Oxford OX2 7LB Tel: 01865 552294 Mob: 0776 233 8189 Email: bjjg1243@gmail.com Early metalworking: Technology, analysis and appraisal Work carried out: Detailed assessment Report no: 561 Artefact type/description: Pair of andirons Reference no: RC2 Estimated stylistic date: c 16/17th century AD Report for: Richard Crowther Date: 09-06-2018 Assessment result/recommendation: Acceptance Report: See below Introduction, description and preliminary assessment: Fig. 1: Front view of this very distinctive Henry Tudor style of andiron. The form of cast decoration on the front of this pair of andirons is Henry Tudor in style. The capitals at the top of the rectangular columns is toothed in form, and the Tudor rose is capped with a crown, and lower down chalice and fleur-de-lys durations are also present, and there is a rose present on either side of the fleur-de-lys on the upper parts of the stepped legs/feet. Height: 38cm; Depth: 36cm Analytical examination by metallography: A small sample was taken from the foot of one of the andirons and this was mounted and prepared for metallographic analysis. The aim of this was to look at the structure of the cast iron to determine whether this was consistent either with a 16th century origin as suggested by the style or a 19th century reproduction, these being the two likely alternatives. Fig. 2: View showing a ‘mottled’ cast iron structure with characteristic dark ‘rosettes’ graphite dispersed amongst a hypo-eutectic white cast iron matrix (scale x75 as shown here). Fig. 3: Detailed view of the same structure showing the dispersion of graphite rosettes through a white cast iron matrix (scale x300 as shown here) Metallographic results: The structure visible in section shows that these andirons consist of ‘mottled’ cast iron, a transitional form of cast iron with a matrix which shows up as a white cast iron but which has ‘rosettes’ of graphite scattered through the structure, graphite being typical of an incipient form of grey cast iron. Thus the metal is a transitional form of cast iron with characteristics of both a white cast iron, where the carbon present has not had time to transform to graphite, and a grey cast iron where most of the carbon present has transformed to graphite during the solidification process. In white cast iron – as in the matrix here – the carbon in the metal is mostly present in chemically combined forms which make the metal much harder and more brittle. The density of the rosettes and the appearance of the white cast iron matrix is indicative of a (hypo-eutectic) carbon content of approximately 4.0%. Discussion and conclusion: When a cast iron cools and solidifies it can form either an all white cast iron structure, if the cooling rate is rapid enough, or a grey cast iron if the cooling rate is slow enough. There is a third possibility which is that it can form an intermediate ‘mottled’ form as we see in the case of these andirons, this being the consequence of an intermediate cooling rate. The cooling rate is clearly affected by the bulk volume of an iron casting and we can expect this to be more or less the same for any particular bulk of casting. The cooling rate – in terms of what type of cast iron (white or grey) results can also be affected or controlled by other elements present in the metal, such as silicon and sulphur, and these are a reflection of the cast iron production (smelting) process being used at any particular time. Smelting conditions changed during the development of the Industrial Revolution and the consequence of this is that ‘mottled’ cast iron is the most typical form of cast iron found in castings such as andirons and fire-backs of the 16th and 17th centuries. By the 19th century the smelting processes had changed and castings of this kind are almost always found to be made of grey cast ion. In the case of the andirons studied here the general appearance and worn nature of the andirons and their style and structure indicate them to be intact surviving examples of 16th century production, probably from the Weald of the Sussex/Kent border region.
A pair of 16th century cast iron pillar Andirons, with Tudor rose & crown, goblet and fleur de lys moulded columns, on stepped feet, with later back legs (2) 38 x 25 x 38cm (15 x 10 x 15in) Provenance: Similar to those at Leeds Castle, KentLiterature: Shuffrey (L A) The English Fireplace and Its Accessories, published by Batsford, 1912, p.133, fig.127Notes: Dr Brian Gilmour PhD, Dip Cons, FSA, FCIFA, FRMS, Archaeometallurgy and Archaeology, 20, Squitchey Lane, Oxford OX2 7LB Tel: 01865 552294 Mob: 0776 233 8189 Email: bjjg1243@gmail.com Early metalworking: Technology, analysis and appraisal Work carried out: Detailed assessment Report no: 562 Artefact type/description: Pair of andirons Reference no: RC3 Estimated stylistic date: c 16/17th century AD Report for: Richard Crowther Date: 09-06-2018 Assessment result/recommendation: Acceptance as 16/17th century Report: See below Introduction, description and preliminary assessment: Fig. 1: Front view of this very distinctive Henry Tudor style of andiron. The form of cast decoration on the front of this pair of andirons is Henry Tudor in style. The capitals at the top of the rectangular columns is toothed in form, and the Tudor rose is capped with a crown, and lower down chalice and fleur-de-lys durations are also present, and there is a rose present on either side of the fleur-de-lys on the upper parts of the stepped legs/feet. Height: 37cm; Depth (front to back): 30cm. Analytical examination by metallography: A small sample was taken from the foot of one of the andirons and this was mounted and prepared for metallographic analysis. The aim of this was to look at the structure of the cast iron to determine whether this was consistent either with a 16th century origin as suggested by the style or a 19th century reproduction, these being the two likely alternatives. Fig. 2: View showing a ‘mottled’ cast iron structure with characteristic dark ‘rosettes’ graphite dispersed amongst a hypo-eutectic white cast iron matrix (scale x75 as shown here). Fig. 3: Detailed view of the same structure showing the dispersion of graphite rosettes through a white cast iron matrix (scale x300 as shown here) Metallographic results: The structure visible in section shows that these andirons consist of ‘mottled’ cast iron, a transitional form of cast iron with a matrix which shows up as a white cast iron but which has ‘rosettes’ of graphite scattered through the structure, graphite being typical of an incipient form of grey cast iron. Thus the metal is a transitional form of cast iron with characteristics of both a white cast iron, where the carbon present has not had time to transform to graphite, and a grey cast iron where most of the carbon present has transformed to graphite during the solidification process. In white cast iron – as in the matrix here – the carbon in the metal is mostly present in chemically combined forms which make the metal much harder and more brittle. The density of the rosettes and the appearance of the white cast iron matrix is indicative of a (hypo-eutectic) carbon content of approximately 4.0%. Discussion and conclusion: When a cast iron cools and solidifies it can form either an all white cast iron structure, if the cooling rate is rapid enough, or a grey cast iron if the cooling rate is slow enough. There is a third possibility which is that it can form an intermediate ‘mottled’ form as we see in the case of these andirons, this being the consequence of an intermediate cooling rate. The cooling rate is clearly affected by the bulk volume of an iron casting and we can expect this to be more or less the same for any particular bulk of casting. The cooling rate – in terms of what type of cast iron (white or grey) results can also be affected or controlled by other elements present in the metal, such as silicon and sulphur, and these are a reflection of the cast iron production (smelting) process being used at any particular time. Smelting conditions changed during the development of the Industrial Revolution and the consequence of this is that ‘mottled’ cast iron is the most typical form of cast iron found in castings such as andirons and fire-backs of the 16th and 17th centuries. By the 19th century the smelting processes had changed and castings of this kind are almost always found to be made of grey cast ion. In the case of the andirons studied here the general appearance and worn nature of the andirons and their structure indicate them to be intact surviving examples of 16th century production, probably from the Weald of the Sussex/Kent border region.
A pair of early 17th century cast iron Andirons, with Tudor rose, crown and goblet moulded decoration, on stepped legs with original back legs (2) 36 x 24 x 30cm (14 x 9 x 12in) Literature: Shuffrey (L.A) The English Fireplace and its Accessories, published by Batsford, 1912, p.133, fig.127 Notes:Dr Brian Gilmour PhD, Dip Cons, FSA, FCIFA, FRMS, Archaeometallurgy and Archaeology, 20, Squitchey Lane, Oxford OX2 7LB Tel: 01865 552294 Mob: 0776 233 8189 Email: bjjg1243@gmail.com Early metalworking: Technology, analysis and appraisal Work carried out: Detailed assessment Report no: 563 Artefact type/description: Pair of andirons Reference no: RC4 Estimated stylistic date: c 16/17th century AD Report for: Richard Crowther Date: 09-06-2018 Assessment result/recommendation: Acceptance as 16th century as indicated by style Report: See below Introduction, description and preliminary assessment: Fig. 1: Front view of this distinctive pair of 16th century style andirons. This pair of andirons were distinctive with their heavy square capitals on top of tapering fluted, circular profile columns below which is a shield with a phoenix – the emblem of fire – decoration, on either side of which is a curved, square section leg with leaf type decoration and projecting foot. The style is suggestive of 16th century origin. Height: 37cm; Depth (front to back): 30cm. Analytical examination by metallography: A small sample was taken from the foot of one of the andirons and this was mounted and prepared for metallographic analysis. The aim of this was to look at the structure of the cast iron to determine whether this was consistent either with a 16th century origin as suggested by the style or a 19th century reproduction, these being the two likely alternatives Fig. 2: View showing a ‘mottled’ cast iron structure with characteristic dark ‘rosettes’ graphite dispersed amongst a hypo-eutectic white cast iron matrix (scale x75 as shown here). Fig. 3: Detailed view of the same structure showing the dispersion of graphite rosettes through a white cast iron matrix (scale x300 as shown here) Metallographic results: The structure visible in section shows that these andirons consist of ‘mottled’ cast iron, a transitional form of cast iron with a matrix which shows up as a white cast iron but which has ‘rosettes’ of graphite scattered through the structure, graphite being typical of an incipient form of grey cast iron. Thus the metal is a transitional form of cast iron with characteristics of both a white cast iron, where the carbon present has not had time to transform to graphite, and a grey cast iron where most of the carbon present has transformed to graphite during the solidification process. In white cast iron – as in the matrix here – the carbon in the metal is mostly present in chemically combined forms which make the metal much harder and more brittle. The density of the rosettes and the appearance of the white cast iron matrix is indicative of a (hypo-eutectic) carbon content of approximately 4.0%. Discussion and conclusion: When a cast iron cools and solidifies it can form either an all white cast iron structure, if the cooling rate is rapid enough, or a grey cast iron if the cooling rate is slow enough. There is a third possibility which is that it can form an intermediate ‘mottled’ form as we see in the case of these andirons, this being the consequence of an intermediate cooling rate. The cooling rate is clearly affected by the bulk volume of an iron casting and we can expect this to be more or less the same for any particular bulk of casting. The cooling rate – in terms of what type of cast iron (white or grey) results can also be affected or controlled by other elements present in the metal, such as silicon and sulphur, and these are a reflection of the cast iron production (smelting) process being used at any particular time. Smelting conditions changed during the development of the Industrial Revolution and the consequence of this is that ‘mottled’ cast iron is the most typical form of cast iron found in castings such as andirons and fire-backs of the 16th and 17th centuries. By the 19th century the smelting processes had changed and castings of this kind are almost always found to be made of grey cast ion. In the case of the andirons studied here the general appearance and worn nature of the andirons and their structure indicate them to be intact surviving examples of 16th century production, probably from the Weald of the Sussex/Kent border region.
A Quantity of Helmet Parts and Accoutrements, including brass chin scales, lion mask and foliate rosette chin scale hooks, bullion thread cap lines, a cruciform base plate and two ball tops etc, also gilt metal foliate cast belt keeps and three engraved brass helmet tin plaques, all contained in a black japanned helmet tin to the 3rd Hussars
Operation Sea Lion (The Proposed German Invasion of England) - Three Folders of Rare Second World War German Secret Documents Produced by the German General Staff:- Folder 'No.1 The Border', 1942, containing a photo book of targets, including Berwick and other road and railway bridges, numerous important railway and road viaducts, the ports of Tynemouth, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Sunderland, Wallsend and South Shields, Newcastle armaments factory, Garew steel works, Spiller's factory Newcastle; a German reprint of the Ordnance Survey map for the area between Berwick and Hartlepool with suitable targets marked; large scale Ordnance Survey town plans of Carlisle, three of Newcastle as well as Sunderland and South Shields; Folder 'No.3 Nordost-England', 1942, containing a photo book of targets, including Northallerton and other railway bridges, numerous important railway and road viaducts, the ports of Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Goole and Hull, Billingham chemical works, Leeds steel works, Rochdale machine factory; a German reprint of the Ordnance Survey map for the area between Hartlepool and Hull with suitable targets marked; large scale Ordnance Survey town plans of York, Hull and four of Middlesbrough; Folder 'No.7 Sud-Wales' 1941, containing a photo book of targets, including dams at Craig Goch and Cabab Coch, road and railway bridges, numerous important railway and road viaducts, the ports of Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Avonmouth, Swansea nickel works, Ebbw Vale steel works, Newport machine factory; a German reprint of the Ordnance Survey map for the area between Church Stretton and Bristol with suitable targets marked; large scale Ordnance Survey town plans of Swansea, Newport, two of Aberavon-Port Talbot and three of Cardiff ***Three of twelve, these highly secret documents were originally prepared for Operation Sea Lion, the German Invasion of England, and then later for German agents and saboteurs who would be dropped by parachute or U-boat to destroy important industrial and communication targets all over England
A Copy of a Two Handed Sword, with 111cm double edge steel blade and steel cruciform hilt with wood grip; a Copy of a Confederate CS Sword, the blade etched Nashville Plow Works, with scale cast brass hilt and leather scabbard; a Chinese Sword, with sectional bone hilt and scabbard carved with figures (3)
A Maori Patu, of dense hard wood, the grip with overlapping scale carved pommel, 39cm; a Solomon Islands Hair Comb, made from a single piece of tan coloured hard wood, with twelve pointed tines, one missing, the flat shaped rectangular handle pierced and lightly carved with chequering, diapering, an elephant, leaf and cross, 30cm (2)
A 19th Century Belgian Pinfire Six Shot Revolver, with 8.5cm round steel barrel, the left side set with a hinged wavy edge bayonet, the right side with ejector rod, the blued steel cylinder and frame inlaid with silver leafy scrolls, with Liege proof marks, numbered 226311, hinged loading gate, folding trigger and ivory grip scales, 18cm Action works, but cylinder does not engage. Fine pitting to metalwork. Wear to bluing. Small split to left ivory grip scale near securing screw
A 19th Century American Rimfire Five Shot Pocket Revolver by C S Shattuck, with 7cm octagonal steel barrel, the cylinder fixed to a swivelling bar for loading, with sheath trigger and black chequered plastic grip scales moulded with maker's monogram, 16.5cmAction works. Pitting to metalwork. Chip to one grip scale and repair to the other.
A 20th century scale model of an American schooner style yacht 'Gloucester':, fully rigged over simulated plank deck with fixtures and fittings, the hull painted black to the waterline and copper beneath, contained within a perspex and mahogany case on square tapering legs, case size (excluding legs) 95cm x 119cm x 37cm.
SFBJ (Societe Francaise de Fabrication de Bebes et Jouets) 'Entente Cordiale' boxed set British and French composition 100mm scale toy soldiers: Cameron Highlander Officer, British Private and Officer in khaki with peak caps, French Private and Officer in full dress and French Turco (Condition Very Good, a few very small chips, box Fair-Poor, some damage) 1908 (6)
German made, 30mm scale Arab Cavalry and Infantry eight Cavalry with lances, two Standard Bearers and two others (Condition Very Good, two others with damaged weapons) twenty-one Infantry firing, ten advancing, two Officers and Colour Bearer (Repainted, Condition Good, fifteen weapons damaged) 1892 (46)
Wargaming figures, finely detailed twenty-six 35mm scale Stadden Napoleonic with a few others HIGHLY DETAILED including five mounted (Condition Fair-Poor, much paintwork corroded) and forty-seven in 28mm scale, possibly Greenwood and Ball Napoleonic with English Civil War and a few others HIGHLY DETAILED (Condition Fair to Poor, much paintwork corroded, one bow damaged) (73)
Greenwood and Ball 25mm scale, Napoleonic Wars HIGHLY DETAILED Napoleon, Cavalry, Royal Navy with cannon and Marines, Queen Elizabeth II mounted, Royal Horse Artillery etc. in six original boxes (Condition Excellent, boxes Good, stickers attached) thirteen Merit plastic figures in two original boxes, full set of Britains plastic Lilliput Combat Infantry (Condition Very Good, one rifle missing), Merten box of plastic mounted civilians, 30mm scale uncompleted RHA Gun with Limber and Crew, 25mm British Infantry and a few others (103 approx.)
Airfix 1/32 scale Vehicles Cromwell Tank, three Bedford Lorries and three Crescent 5.5in. Guns (G, repainted, drivers added, some conversion, some parts loose or missing) with Cherilea WWII (F, some damage, some unpainted) Reisler (Denmark) unpainted (VG), Charbens WWII including remoulds (G, three damaged, most repainted or unpainted) thirty-nine various broken figures, thirty various miniature figures and other plastic and metal items (G-F, some damage and Britains set Zoo with twelve animals, seventeen cage pieces, refreshment kiosk and entrance in original box (G, same parts missing, box P) (218 approx.)
A mahogany bracket clock, circa 1775, by "Chas. Bayles, Margate" the silvered dial with Roman and Arabic chapter rings beneath a strike and silent with a date aperture, with engrave foliate spandrels, having a double fusee movement striking on a bell, with foliate and scroll engraved backplate and brackets, with pear shaped pendulum behind a glazed door, the sides with pierced gilt brass scale grilles, all upon gilt bracket feet (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The movement winds on both trains and appears to be ticking away and striking as it should. The strike/silent mechanism operates. The silvered dial is dirty and showing signs of deterioration to the silvering. The mask around the dial has numerous old stress fractures. The front door is not warped. It closes as it should. There are two stress fractures to the bottom right hand side but no timber loss. The sides of the case and grilles are in generally good order. The left hand side has a timber loss to the top right hand side of the grille and an old repair to the front right hand side. The section of veneer missing to the front left hand return is present. When in place there is only a very small 4 mm square section missing. The rear door is in good order. The movement as stated appears to be operating it is however fairly dirty. We have an incorrect winding key. There are various small unimportant veneer stress fractures to the domed top.
In the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927), a large Japanese Cloisonne vase and cover, Meiji period, the cover with Kiku bud finial against a chrysanthemum and scrolling frond ground, above the inverted baluster body with band of chrysanthemums to the neck above the shoulder with dragons against an aventurine ground, above bladed panels of butterflies, phoenix, chrysanthemums, and with scale bands to the base, the underside a sky blue enamel. Height 30 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The knop of the lid is slightly leaning however there appears to be no damage to its surrounding Cloisonne. The remainder of the Cloisonne on the lid appears to be in good order with no obvious faults, cracks, chips or pinholes. The vase appears to be in good order with no obvious visible faults. All Cloisonne appears to be intact. There are no signs of cracks, chips, dents or any restorations visible. The vase does not sit flush on its base, there is a slight rocking. However, no damage visible.
A Maling lustre jug decorated in the Peony Rose pattern, against a pink scale ground, an oval twin handled bowl decorated in the Rosine pattern, against a pink scale ground, a pair of Maling floral decorated ginger jars, with one cover, decorated against a pink scale ground, and a three piece dressing table set decorated in the Peony Rose pattern, against a green scale ground, (7).
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