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A c1900 Whiting Manufacturing Co. American aesthetic movement hammered silver dish with border decorated with shells, with Whiting mark, 'Sterling 8A', and also marked Theodore B. Starr, 308g, 20cm. Founded in 1862 by Starr he was joined by Herman Marcus and became known as Starr and Marcus, Marcus left to join Tiffany's in 1877. With some family history/provenance, purchased at Tiffany's when visiting the US c1901/2.
Early-to-mid 19th century Irish mahogany writing desk, the heavily carved and pierced pediment with central crowned mask cartouche surrounded by scrolling foliage and flower heads, over one long drawer and six short drawers with central recess, moulded serpentine top with slide with tooled black leather inset, over one long and four small drawers, the apron and kneehole decorated with foliate scrolls, mask carved cabriole supports carved with foliage and stylised shells terminating in scrolled feetDimensions: Height: 142cm Length/Width: 115cm Depth/Diameter: 55cm
19th century Dutch cast iron hallstand in the form of an ancient oak tree with a fallen soldier below, the triple candelabra pediment in the form of entwined branches and leafage, above an oval hinged mirror with extending branches functioning as coat and hat hooks, the back terminating into a wounded soldier with stretcher, the base with inset drip trays in form of scalloped shells, stamped 'Pletterij Den Hague' to the frontDimensions: Height: 207cm Length/Width: 90cm Depth/Diameter: 40cm
†MARIANNE DE TREY (1913-2016); a porcelain bottle covered in cobalt and copper red and green glaze, height 14cm, a small stoneware spade vase covered in green ash and iron glaze, a porcelain beaker covered in celadon glaze, and a cup and saucer, the latter three with impressed shells marks, tallest 12.5cm (4).Provenance: Porcelain bottle purchased from Dartington Hall Gallery Shop, 1995.Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
†NIC COLLINS (born 1958); a bulbous wood fired stoneware jar with three lug handles covered in shino and ash glaze with feldspar inclusions, side fired on shells, incised signature, height 30cm.Provenance: Purchased at Earth and Fire, Rufford, 2000.Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
†PHIL ROGERS (1951-2020); a salt glazed vase partially covered in green ash with feldspar inclusions and incised decoration, side fired on shells, impressed PR and MP (for Marston Pottery) marks, height 20cm.Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
†TIM HURN (born 1964); 'Firebox Bottle', a wood fired salt glazed bottle with impressed decoration, side fired on shells, impressed TH mark, made 1999, height 32cm, and a postcard showing a detail of the same bottle (2).Condition Report: Small chip to base, otherwise appears good with no further signs of faults, damage or restorations.
A BOXED PALITOY ACTION MAN S.A.S. PARACHUTE ATTACK SET, appears complete with all accessories, box complete and with three stars, but has damage and wear, with a quantity of unboxed and assorted Action Man figures, clothing and uniforms, accessories, vehicles and literature etc., figures are mid 1970's flock hair, 'Eagle Eyes' and gripping hands figures, both appear complete and in fairly good condition, two Hong Kong made plastic figures (one missing arm and both feet), assorted clothing/uniforms, weapons and accessories, to include Luftwaffe, and Underground Rescue, roll of 1970's Action Man wallpaper, fairly good condition but appears to have burn marks at both ends, books to include 'Action Man The Official Dossier' compiled by Ian Harrison, 1970's Action Man paperback and Mini Story books, unused Star Collector card, two copies of a 1970's Official Equipment Manual, two volumes on the history of Airfix by Arthur Ward, unboxed Mettoy Walkie-Talkie set (not tested), unboxed Palitoy Scorpion Tank, missing flags and flagpoles but otherwise complete and in good condition, boxed Cherilea Combat Jeep with Bazooka, in very good condition, Bazooka complete with five of the six shells but has some damage to the firing mechanism, with instructions, box complete but damaged, boxed part constructed Airfix Star Wars Return of the Jedi Speeder Bike plastic model construction kit, Series 10 No.9 10180, contents not checked, minor wear and damage to box (3 boxes and loose)
Guns/Historische Feuerwaffen - Erlaubnisfreie Waffen : Bedeutendes Paar Geschenkpistolen des Dauphin von Frankreich Louis de France, Duc de Berry (1754 - 1793, seit 1774 König Ludwig XVI. von Frankreich an seinen Pagen M. Despinchal.Steinschloss Pistolenpaar von Jacques - Louis Arault in Versailles um 1765/74.Kaliber 16 mm bei einer Gesamtlänge von 48,5 cm.Eugene Heer ?Der Neue Stöckel? Band 1, S. 27 führt zu J.L. Arault folgendes aus:?Arault, Jacques Louis, Paris und Versailles, ca. 1742 ? 1780. Wird als Geschworener der Büchsenmacher ? und Feuermacherzunft in Paris vorgeschlagen.Amtiert von 1745 ? 1747 als Geschworener. Unterzeichnet 1747 zusammen mit anderen Meistern den Lehrvertrag von Andre Dupre und dessen Meister Jean Charles Lempereur, Paris. Wird in diesem Vertrag bereits als in Versailles wohnhaft aufgeführt. Büchsenmacher des Dauphins Louis de France (des zukünftigen Louis XVI) und später des Grafen von Artois,( des späteren Königs Charles X.), seines Bruders."Die Schlossplatte ist zwischen Hahn und Batteriefeder signiert: "Arault A Versailles". Sie ist mit voll ausgearbeiteten Muscheln verziert. Auf dem spitz zulaufenden Ende befindet sich ein plastisch ausgearbeitetes Blütenarrangement. Die Schlossgegenplatte ist in Silber ausgeführt und fixiert mit drei Schrauben die mit Rankenwerk verzierte Schlossplatte. Von der Schwanzschraube ausgehend ist der Lauf achtkantig konisch zulaufend ausgeführt. Nach einem Drittel der Lauflänge geht er in eine runde Form über. Auf dem achtkantigen Teil des Laufes befindet sich innerhalb umlaufender Linien und diversen Mustern die in Gold eingelegte Chiffre "L" des französischenn Thronfolgers Louis, Duc de Berry. Das Korn ist in Silber gehalten. Unterhalb der Schwanzschraube befindet sich das plastisch ausgearbeitete Wappen des Dauphin. Der in Silber gehaltene Abzugsbügel reicht weit in den Kolben.Der aus edlem Nussbaumholz bestehende Schaft ist am Ende der Schlossplatten tropfenförmig erhaben ausgearbeitet.Am Kolbenabschluss der Pistolen befindet sich jeweils ein mit Rocaillen verzierter, in plastischer Silbverschmiedearbeit ausgeführter Knauf mit Darstellung eines Delphins (Symbol des französischen Thronfolgers mit dem offiziellen Titel "le Dauphin") umgeben von einem Bandelier mit der Inschrift:?DON DE MRS. LE DAUPHIN A MR. DESPINCHAL PR. PAGE?.Der hölzerne Ladestock mit Silberabschluss wird von einer in Silber ausgeführten Ladestockhülse gehalten.Ein außergewöhnlich schönes und bedeutendes Pistolenpaar von außerordentlich feiner Qualität.Absolut unberührter Originalzustand.Als Geschenk des französischen Thronfolgers, des Dauphins Louis Duc de Berry (nachmaliger König Louis XVI. von Frankreich), an seinen ersten Pagen, ein historisches Liebhaberstück von größter Seltenheit.Provenienz: Sothebys Zürich, Auktion Arms and Armour, 06.11.1992, Los 228. Die Originalrechnung dieser Auktion ist dem Los beigefügt. Der Zuschlagspreis inkl. Aufgeld betrug damals Sfr. 60.003,--Historische Feuerwaffen - Erlaubnisfreie Waffen : An important pair of presentation pistols from the Dauphin of France Louis, Duc de Berry (1754 - 1793, since 1774 King Louis XVI of France) to his page M. Despinchal.Pair of flintlock presentation pistols by Jacques - Louis Arault in Versailles around 1765/74. Caliber 16 mm with a total length of 48.5 cm. Eugene Heer "Der Neue Stöckel" vol. 1, p. 27 states the following about J.L. Arault: "Arault, Jacques Louis, Paris and Versailles, ca. 1742 - 1780. Proposed as a juror of the gunsmiths' and firemakers' guild in Paris. Serves on the jury from 1745 - 1747. Signs the apprenticeship contract of Andre Dupre and his master Jean Charles Lempereur, Paris, together with other masters in 1747. Is already listed in this contract as living in Versailles. Gunsmith to the Dauphin Louis de France (the future Louis XVI) and later to the Count of Artois (the future King Charles X), his brother."The lock plate is signed between the cock and the battery spring: "Arault A Versailles". It is decorated with fully sculpted shells. The tapered end features a sculpted flower arrangement. The lock counterplate is made of silver and fixes the lock plate decorated with scrollwork with three screws. Starting from the tang, the barrel is octagonal and tapered. After a third of the barrel length, it changes to a round shape. On the octagonal part of the barrel is the cipher "L" of the French heir to the throne Louis, Duc de Berry, inlaid in gold within surrounding lines and various patterns. The front sight is in silver. Below the tang is the sculpted coat of arms of the Dauphin. The silver trigger guard extends far into the butt. The stock is made of fine walnut and has a raised drop-shaped finish at the end of the lock plates. At the butt end of each pistol is a pommel decorated with rocailles and executed in finest sculpted silversmith's workmanship with a depiction of a dolphin (symbol of the French heir to the throne with the official title "le Dauphin") surrounded by a bandeau with the engraved inscription:"DON DE MRS. LE DAUPHIN A MR. DESPINCHAL PR. PAGE".The wooden ramrod with silver finish is held by a silver ramrod socket. An exceptionally beautiful and important pair of pistols of exceptionally fine quality.Absolutely untouched original condition.As a gift from the heir to the French throne, the Dauphin Louis Duc de Berry (later King Louis XVI of France), to his first page, a historical collector's item of the greatest rarity.Provenance: Sothebys Zurich, auction Arms and Armour, 06.11.1992, lot 228. The original invoice of this auction is attached to the lot. The hammer price incl. premium was 60.003,-- Swiss Francs.Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding.All guns are antique firearms as described
dating: 1927 provenance: Trieste, Made of wood, of rectangular shape, the lid with the inscription 'Varo Transatlantico CONTE GRANDE del Lloyd Sabaudo STABILIMENTO TECNICO TRIESTINO Cantiere San Marco Trieste 20 June 1927' in the centre, in an oval between two medallions, one with a Savoy eagle and one with the company's coat of arms, the border decorated with shells. The sides descending with grooves, the front with Lloyd Trieste coat-of-arms and with fasces on the sides. Inside 'Conte Grande Passenger List', a small booklet of the voyage from New York on 29 June 1933 and from Boston on 30 June to Gibraltar, Naples, Nice and Genoa. In its original case. dimensions 39.5 x 19.8 x 26.5 cm.
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