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Lot 452
~A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOX AND COVER WITH MINIATURE BY GERARD VAN SPAENDONCK (1746-1822), PARIS, CIRCA 1800circular, with a painted inset of a bowl of lavish summer flowers signed to right table edge ‘G. v Spaen...’, plain gold mounts unmarked8.2cm diameterProvenance: The Hoffenreich Collection of Snuff Boxes, ViennaG‚rard (or Gerardus) van Spaendonck is famed for his flower painting, in miniature, larger scale and botanical formats. He was born in Tilburg and studied in Antwerp, moving to Paris in 1769. Appointed miniaturist to Louis XVI in 1774, his floral miniatures set into snuff boxes became hugely sought after. In 1780 he became Professor of Floral Painting at the Jardin des Plantes. Post-revolution he was one of the first members of the Academy of Fine Arts, was awarded the L‚gion d’honneur in 1804 and the following year was ennobled by Napoleon.
Lot 66
A GREY STONE FRAGMENTARY FIGURE OF VAIKUNTHA VISHNU, KASHMIR, CIRCA 8TH CENTURYthe Hindu god standing erect, with gada and sankha in his two hands, his main face flanked by lion and boar heads, mounted14cm highFor a large scale version of this subject in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, see inv. no. 1991.301
Lot 1377
Wentworth Dolls House - Dolls house Emporium 1/12 scale, with internal wiring. 4 story complete with eight rooms, 7 rooms distinctly furnished in mostly new Edwardian style handmade furniture, comprising: parlour suite, dining set, 3 beds, crib, playpen with toys, light fittings, asst.clocks, cabinets,mirrors, cooking range, chairs, etc
Lot 505
Royal Doulton dessert service, hand painted with sprays of flowers within a scale gold and jewel turquoise border. Reg No on reverse 72067. Compromising eight shaped edge plates and two heart shaped serving dishes. In good condition for its age. Very slight wear to surface of plates. No major cracks or damage
Lot 229
A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase , circa 1780, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the moulded cornice centred by a carved twin scroll pediment, above six astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with six panelled cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, on a moulded plinth base, 278cm high, 380cm wide, 65cm deep Provenance: Property from the Estates of J W T & S M F Tapp, Southborough House, Surbiton Purchased from R.A Lee, (circa 1980's) Comparative Literature: Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, 2 vols. Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968 The present lot closely relates in design and scale to a pair of impressive bookcases, supplied by Thomas Chippendale to Sir Lawrence Dundas (1712-1781) for his library at 19 Arlington Street, Piccadilly, London (sold Christie's London, 18 June 2008, lot 6 £2,057,250) and for his country seat in Yorkshire Aske Hall in 1764. The Arlington and Aske bookcases which were invoiced at £80 and £73 respectively were the most expensive items of furniture on Chippendale's invoice to Sir Lawrence Dundas. The offered bookcase is a simplified version of the Dundas examples, lacking the carved elements to the pilasters and cupboard lower section doors. Its design incorporates an amalgamation of features, reproduced in Chippendale s patterns for a `Library Bookcase , illustrated in his Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker s Director, 1st and 3rd eds., 1754 and 1762, respectively plates 69 and 93. In particular these are the dentilled cornice and glazing-bar configuration. The scrolled and voluted pediment is also reproduced on Chippendale's pattern for 'A Desk & Bookcase' illustrated in the 1st edition of the Director, pl. 78 and again in the 3rd edition, pl. 108. Actual examples of case furniture supplied by Chippendale featuring versions of the same distinctive pediment include a secretaire library bookcase supplied for Pembroke House and now at Wilton House illustrated C. Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, 2 vols., vol. II, p. 42, pl. 66; another library bookcase forming part of the same commission and also now at Wilton (see C. Gilbert op. cit., p. 44, pl. 68; a secretaire bookcase at Aske Hall (see C. Gilbert op. cit., p. 56, pl. 87) and a Lady's secretaire supplied to Sir Roland Winn Bt. for Nostell Priory (see C. Gilbert op. cit., p. 58, pl. 90).
Lot 233
Christopher Saxton, 'Salopiae Comitatus summa cum fide, cura et diligentia descriptionem haec tibi tabula refert', c. 1577, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, title cartouche surmounted by royal arms, scale of distance surmounted by dividers and separate armorial of Thomas Seckford, 49.5cm x 39cm
Lot 234
P. Schenk and G. Valk, 'Salopiensis Comitatus cum Staffordiensi. Shropshire & Staffordshire', copper-engraving, published in Amsterdam by P. Schenk and G. Valk, ca. 1700, hand-coloured, with figure title-cartouche, another figure cartouche with the scale of map, great coat-of-arms and 2 cherubs holding another 3 coats-of-arms (incl. one blank shield), 54cm x 43cm
Lot 612
A mahogany cased dip circle (dip needle) retailed by F. E. Becker and Co. London, with silvered azimuth circle split into 90 degree quadrants and with locking mechanism to the right hand side, raised on a short lacquered stem and vernier scale, circular plinth and three adjustable feet, 26cm high, 15cm wide, 16cm diameter plinthF. E. Becker and Co. traded at 33-37 Hatton Wall, Hatton Garden (1900-1910), also 17,19,21, 23, 25, 27, Hatton Wall (1912-1920s) and Nivoc House, 17-29 Hatton Wall (1930s) London, England. Founded in 1872 and taken over by W. J. George Ltd. in 1897 but continued to trade under the original name until the 1950s, when it was renamed W.& J. George and Becker Ltd.Dip circles are used to measure the angle between the horizon and the earth's magnetic field (the dip angle).
Lot 614
A mahogany cased induction coil electric shock machine, 1920s, with drawer to the side containing screw thread pads, handles and wires, the interior with coil switches sliding scale the box with dovetail corners and swing carrying handle inset with retailers mark for K. Schall, London W55 Wigmore Street, 13cm square, 14cm high and a mahogany cased Magneto electric shock therapy machine, marked Patent Phoenix Magneto, the interior with magnet and winding handle and cog mechanism and cylinders, 26.5cm long, 13.5cm deep, 13cm high (2)
Lot 617
A Fuller's spiral slide rule calculator by W.F. Stanley, early 20th century in original mahogany box with green paper label to the inside lid marked Stanley, London, England with sliding cylinders and scale, the instrument marked Fuller Calculator with Scale of Sines and Logs. Made in England, 43cm long, the box with brass mounting bracket and dovetail corners, 46cm long
Lot 633
A Troughton and Simms, London brass theodolite, the 15.5'' tube with compass above next to a bubble level with two arch axis and supported on a Y shaped frame on revolving base with further scale and bubble level and y shaped frame with adjustable feet, the base also marked P D Mitra and Co, 23cm high
Lot 684
A selection of objects of virtu and works of art to include three brass stacking wool weights, a cast iron paperweight with crowned lion, a cannonball, a micro mosaic of flowers, 7.5cm, a pair of Edwardian opera glasses, a spinning top, a guinea scale, staybusk, a vernacular ladle, 51cm, a brass slip top spoon, 17cm, a fossilized ammonite, 9cm, a bronze needle, 11cm, two watch keys, three enamel patch boxes, one marked 'a pinch of this deserves a kiss', one marked 'within you'll see what's dear to me', a tortoiseshell penknife and a mother of pearl penknife, two desk seals, a white metal S decanter label, a carved bone scoop and a cased cigarette holder and a circular brass paperweight and silver pepperette, also a 'Fairy Ball', three small Victorian coins cast together, dated 1855 showing Britannia and motto 'Victoria Regina' (Qty)
Lot 727
Frodsham, London, a rosewood and brass strung bracket clock, early 19th century in a dome top case enclosing an arched 6 inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary date dial and strike silent dial in the arch, marked Frodsham, Gracechurch Street, London, double fusee eight day movement striking on a bell and repeating mechanism (cord absent), the back plate also marked Frodsham, Gracechurch Street, London, fish scale grille sides and ring handles and raised on gilt brass ball feet, 34cm high, 24cm wide, 18cm deep and a conforming brass strung bracket en-suite, 28cm wide (2)
Lot 505
Collection of Hornby tinplate 0 gauge items, all mainly in original boxes, to include: McAlpine and Sons tipper; Shell lubricating oil tanker; No. 41 passenger coach (x2); No. 1 cattle truck; one dozen straight rails, B1; No. 1 buffer; No. 2 double arm signal; No. 1 level crossing; turn table track etc., together with vanguards diecast 1:3 scale model of an Austin mini, spruce green, in original box.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
Lot 20
Minerals: A large green nephrite freeform 82cm wide 68kg Tools and amulets made of Nephrite date back to Early Neolithic times. For centuries, jadeite and nephrite were considered the same and were not identified as different until 1863 with a difference in colour and a small variation on the Mohs hardness scale. Nephrite can be found in a translucent white to very light yellow form which is known in China as mutton fat jade, in an opaque white to very light brown or grey which is known as chicken bone jade, as well as in a variety of green colours. It was much prized in Chinese culture and used for utilitarian and ceremonial items. It was revered in other cultures including the Maoris in New Zealand, where it is called greenstone and the native North American Indians of British Columbia, both of whom used Nephrite for tools before the arrival of the Europeans and for ceremonial jewellery and carvings.
Lot 168
Bacon (G W) New Chart of the British Isles, New Survey Map of South Scotland and sundry Ordnance Survey and two boxes in the form of bindings with gilt lettering for Ordnance Survey of Great Britain Condition Report: Lot 168 - the OS map boxes are full and include the following:1:25,000 scale : Chalford and Sapperton, Horsley and Kingscote and Tetbury.1” scale: Stroud and Chepstow, Gloucester and Cheltenham, Cheltenham Bacon's Cheltenham.1: 25,000 scale: Ordinance survey for Miserden and Painswick.
Lot 36
A Victorian gold snake or serpent bracelet, c.1850,with graduated basket-style links with quatrefoil bead cluster decoration. The naturalistic head with a pear-shaped cabochon garnet, emerald eyes incised scale and scrolled wire decoration to a concealed box clasp and later safety chain, pendant drop deficient. Tested as approximately 15ct gold. A later case by Asprey & Co. Ltd., New Bond St., London. 119mm long, 15.56g
Lot 155
18th century Worcester plate painted in coloured enamels in the London atelier of James Giles, with a version of the Lady Mary Wortley Montagu pattern, with exotic birds perched on rockwork, within gilt cartouches, alternating with mirror-shaped panels of flowers, on a blue scale ground, blue fret mark, circa 1770, 9 inches diameter CONDITION REPORT Small rim chip and minor frits to gilding
Lot 156
18th century Worcester plate from the Lord Craven Service, painted in coloured enamels in the London atelier of James Giles, with flowers and leaves, within gilt cartouches, alternating with mirror-shaped panels of flowers, on a blue scale ground, blue fret mark, circa 1768, 9 inches diameter.N.B. See Stephen Hanscombe, James Giles, China and Glass Painter, figure 19, for another plate from this service. The 6th Baron Craven (1737 - 1791), is recorded four times in the Giles ledgers, spending the considerable sum of £86.7.6 CONDITION REPORT Good original condition
Lot 26
A 19th century drum sextant by Troughton & Simms Of typical form, signed above the silvered scale, the lacquered brass case further engraved 'Awarded to GEnT Cadet Edward R James for Proficiency in Surveying RM Academy DECr. 1851'. The case 7.5 cm diameter. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally good condition, expected wear.
Lot 688
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912 AD. A massive matched pair of ceramic dragon temple roof terminals, each formed in three sections comprising one forward-facing creature with its tail wrapped around the body of the lower, rearward-facing partner; the body with scale detailing and serrated spine, four-toed claws, rosette whorls to the shoulders; each upper dragon with a xiaoyang winged monkey attendant to each side. 250 kg total, 130cm overall assembled (51"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 2179
9th-7th century BC. A large bronze belt end with catch ring; decorated with a scale pattern border; in the centre a row of four winged creatures with the forepart of a winged lion, with the tail of a fish. 52 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Acquired on the UK art market; previously the property of a German collector; acquired 1980-1990. Fine condition, small repair to socket. Rare.
Lot 2338
Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A ceramic ewer with light olive glaze, barrel-shaped body with a band of scale detailing, broad shoulder with two pierced lugs and a zoomorphic spout with applied eyes and comb, trumpet-shaped mouth, round-section strap handle with animal-head detail. 2.2 kg, 34cm (13 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the O’Hara collection. Fine condition.
Lot 288
6th century AD. A gold bracteate of Type C with beaded wire rim and ribbed loop; border of concentric ring-and-dot and scale motifs surrounding a repoussé profile head with dressed hair, brow-band and bird-head finial, one hand raised to the mouth. Cf. Montelius, O. Sveriges Forntid: Atlas I, Stockholm, 1874, plate 136, items 460-466; see also Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005 for discussion. 5.11 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. Accompanied by X-ray Fluorescence test certificate 00884-2017VJ. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Very fine condition.
Lot 1757
6th-8th century AD. A shallow bronze dished scale-pan with concentric rings, three hooks to the rim with attachment plates, punched rosettes to the rivets. 1 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). The property of an English gentleman; formerly in a German collection; acquired 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 1964
12th-15th century AD. A mixed group of iron single-edged knives comprising: one slender with curved edge, open socket to attach a wooden handle; one narrow with scale-tang grip, old collector's inked number '24'; one with scale-tang grip, broad triangular blade, flat bolster; one with integral flat-section grip, returned scrolls. 186 grams total, 17-18.5cm (6 3/4 - 7 1/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. [4, No Reserve] Fair condition.
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