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Lot 126
Vintage collectables, a cased three piece silver manicure set, buffer, file and small lidded pot, Birmingham 1918; pewter cricket bat hip flask, 20cm; a standard pewter hip flask with half leather cover; metal seal initialed V.M. 65mm; cased child's brush and comb set with mirror inside top, faux mother-of-peal scene of windmill, silver mounted, Birmingham 1927; leather and straw cylindrical container, 8cm; mother-of-pearl bookmark, 75mm; a metal telescopic travelling stirrup cup or beaker in circular leather box.Qty: 8
Lot 184
A Georgian silver serving spoon, William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner, London 1813, fiddle and thread pattern; a pair of Victorian Scottish silver sugar tongs, maker's mark indistinct, Glasgow 1853; a silver twin-handled pedestal dish; a silver trinket dish; a silver taper holder; five silver napkin rings; other silver flatware; and a Scandinavian white metal grabber, with Viking knot design; total weighable 17.2oz.Qty: 1 box
Lot 215
VASE COUVERT TRIPODE EN BRONZE DORÉ À DÉCOR INCISÉ DE SCÈNE DE CHASSE ET D'ANIMAUX FANTASTIQUES, LIANDynastie des Han occidentaux (206 av. J.-C. - 9 ap. J.-C.)A VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE INCISED 'HUNTING SCENE' TRIPOD CONTAINER AND COVER, LIANWestern Han Dynasty (206 BC-9 AD)The cylindrical vessel raised on three kneeling bear supports, divided into registers by three bowstrings, variously decorated around the sides with an intricate incised designs of lappets and scrollwork with a scene of a man wielding a spear hunting a mythical beast, flanked with a pair of taotie-mask and ring handles, the cover with an external border decorated with a similar hunting scene, around the internal medallion with lappets alternating with six animals including an owl and a toad around a four lappets encircling an aperture. 23.5cm (9 2/8in) diam. x 23.5cm (9 2/8in) high. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981), acquired prior to 1935Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021) Cast as a miniature 'mountain' decorated with spear-armed men hunting mythical beasts, the present vessel was once entirely gilt and thus particularly precious. Although the shape is probably inspired by ritual wine containers, zun, produced during the Warring States period (475-221 BC), the vessel could have been used also as a cosmetic box or in the ritual context, may have acted as a visual aid for the tomb occupant to envision the mythical Immortal land of Penglai which they were hoped to reach in their afterlife.According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Shanhai Jing, likely compiled during the 4th century BC, Penglai was one of the Immortal islands located in the Eastern Bohai sea, which vanished from sight as voyagers glimpsed them and hoped to land on them in their search of Immortality-granting elixirs. These islands were defined by high mountains dotted with caves where Immortals were thought to live. Based on the Daoist idea of a peaked island, the miniature landscape presented on this vessel may have represented the deceased's journey through a winding obstacle-laden landscape, in search of the elixir of eternal life. '(..) Having transcended sacred mountains, one will gain supernatural powers, controlling the wind and rain, and finally reach to Heaven, the Abode of the Celestial Emperor', mentions the 'Masters from Huainan', Huainanzi, in the 2nd century BC. See A.G.Wenley, 'The Question of the Po-Shan-Hsiang-Lu', in Archives of the Chinese Art Society of America, no.3, 1948, pp.5-12.Mountains were highly regarded in China as primary components of the universe, because of their ability to produce water, the life-giving element, from the clouds swirling around them. They were linked with a profound interest in meeting the Immortal spirits inhabiting their naturally high peaks, which provided the closest connection with heaven. From at least the time of emperor Wudi (r.141-87 BC), the mountains located on the Immortal islands in the Eastern Sea were thought to be reached in two ways, wither during one's earthly lifespan, through the ingestion of magical potions, or following one's death, through the preservation of the body and soul in the burial. See J.Rawson, Mysteries of Ancient China: New Discoveries From the Early Dynasties, London, 1996, pp.172-173; see also S.Erickson, 'Boshanlu: Mountain Censer of the Western Han Period: A Typological and Iconographical Analysis', in Archives of Asian Art, 1992, vol.45, pp.6-28. The animals populating the mythical mountain depicted on the present vessel were probably inspired by the mythical creatures inhabiting the wondrous realms described in the Shanghai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas), the Huainanzi, compiled sometime before 139 BC, and the Zhuangzi (Master Zhuang) of the late Warring States period (476-221 BC). It is also quite possible that the animals may have been inspired by those involved in the imperial hunts that were carefully staged in the royal parks during the Han dynasty. The Han emperors had an unprecedented passion for building brilliant parks of great size where the rulers staged symbolical conquests of the natural world through ritual hunts and animal combats. See E.H.Schafer, 'Hunting Parks and Animal Enclosures in ancient China', in Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient, 1968, vol.11, no.3, pp.318-343.The taotie mask designs decorating the ring handles and the three bears shaping the feet were probably aimed at protecting the deceased against the evil influences they may encounter in their afterlife. Although the actual significance of the taotie motif is still the subjects of extensive academic research, it is mentioned in the 'Spring and Autumn Rituals' as bodiless monster swallowing hostile tribes. By the same token, the 'Classics of Mountains and Seas' praises the bear for its bravery and refers to the creature as the gate guardian of the mythical mountains invoked by Daoists. See D.Jenkins (et al.), Mysterious Spirits, Strange Beasts, Earthly Delights: Early Chinese Art from the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Collection, Portland, 2005, pp.34-35.Compare a closely related gilt openwork lian and cover, Han dynasty, in the Cleveland Museum of Art (Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1972.44); see also a related gilt and silver bronze example, Han dynasty, in the Minneapolis Institute of Art (acc.no.50.46.49a,b).A related bronze un-gilt and plain lian and cover, Han dynasty, with tiger supports and ram finials, was sold at Sotheby's New York, 22 March 2011, lot 195.Réalisé à l'image d'une montagne miniature et décoré d'hommes armés de lances chassant des animaux fabuleux, ce vase tripode était à l'origine entièrement doré et donc particulièrement précieux. Bien que sa forme soit probablement inspirée des récipients rituels à alcool de type zun, produits durant l'époque des Royaumes Combattants (475 – 221 av. J.-C.), ce récipient a aussi pu servir de boîte à cosmétiques ou, dans un contexte rituel, faire office de support visuel pour aider l'occupant de la tombe à imaginer l'île mythique des immortels Penglai, dans l'espoir d'atteindre l'au-delà.Selon le Classique des Montagnes et des Mers, Shanhai Jing, sans doute compilé au IVe siècle av. J.-C., Penglai était une des îles des Immortels situées dans la mer orientale de Bohai, îles qui disparaissaient une fois aperçues par les voyageurs espérant y parvenir dans leur quête de l'élixir d'immortalité. Ces îles étaient formées de hautes montagnes parsemées de grottes où vivaient, pensait-on, les Immortels.Basé sur l'idée taoïste d'une île formant un pic montagneux, le paysage miniature présenté sur ce récipient pourrait avoir représenté le voyage du défunt à travers un paysage sinueux plein d'obstacles, à la recherche de l'élixir d'immortalité. « (...) Après avoir dépassé les montagnes sacrées, on obtiendra des pouvoirs magiques, contrôlant le vent et la pluie, et on accèdera finalement au Ciel, « la Demeure de l'Empereur Céleste » dit le Huainanzi (Le Maître de Huainan) au IIe siècle av. J.-C. Voir A. G. Wenley, «The Question of the Po-Shan-Hsiang-Lu », dans Archives of the Chinese Art Society of America, n°3, 1948, pp.5-12.Les montagnes étaient considérées avec un grand respect, en Chine, en tant qu'éléments primordiaux de l'univers, en raison de leur capacité à produire de l'eau, l'élément donnant la vie, depuis les nuages tourbillonnant autour d'elles. Elles étaient associées au d... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 117
A BOXED TISSOT WRISTWATCH, round silver dial signed ‘Tissot 1853, PR50’, Arabic twelve and six numerals, interspaced with baton markers, date window at the three o’clock position, luminescent silver hands, polished case, stainless steel case back signed ‘Tissot J376/476 RKM-BB 381128, Sapphire crystal’, approximate case width 36.0mm, fitted with a stainless steel bracelet and signed ‘Tissot’ fold over clasp, together with a fitted ‘Tissot’ box with booklets (condition report: watch winds, sets and runs although time keeping is untested, general light wear, box has some light wear, overall condition good)
Lot 136
A SELECTION OF YELLOW METAL, SILVER, WHITE METAL AND COSTUME JEWELLERY, to include a pair of cubic zirconia yellow metal ear studs, unmarked with odd earring backs stamped 9ct and 375, white and yellow metal rope-twist bracelet, tag to bracelet with maker's mark T&C and stamped str-14k, a silver mother of pearl miniature pendant by M W Crawshaw, hallmarked Sheffiled 1998, a boxed CROSS retractable pencil, stamped gold filled, a PANDORA ring and bracelet each with Pandora box, a white metal hinged bangle, stamped 925 sterling, a gold plated cubic zirconia cross pendant, a silver cap badge, a pair of Rotary International cufflinks, a WWI victory medal, two cased quartz watches with six pence faces, approximate gross weight of silver and white metal items 245.6 grams (condition report: overall conditions vary good to poor, much of silver and white metal tarnished, some items AF)
Lot 143
TWO SILVER WATCH HEADS, A SILVER COMPASS AND ASSORTED WRISTWATCHES, two silver watch heads, hallmarked London import 1912 and 1917, a silver mini compass with foliage engraving detail, hallmarked 'William John Pellow' Chester 1898, approximate gross weight 36 grams, together with an assortment of wristwatches, names to include 'Leigon, Systema, Constant and Ascot', also including a four slot watch box (condition report: general moderate wear, Leigon watch currently working, remaining not currently working, watches not tested for time keeping)
Lot 145
A SELECTION OF SILVER ITEMS, to include a silver guilloche enamel trinket box, of a circular form, pale green guilloche enamel to the hinged cover, pale green fabric interior, raised on three paw feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1911, a glass and silver lidded vanity jar, the cover decorated with a light teal guilloche enamel, silver hallmark rubbed and unclear, approximate gross weight of cover and trinket box 219.2 grams, 7.04ozt, a pair of white metal sugar tongs, rubbed marks to the curve, a silver teapot, fitted with an ebonised handle and finial, hallmarked 'F&S' Sheffield, approximate gross weight 287.3 grams, 9.23 ozt (condition report: the teapot has moderate wear and tear, discolouration and dinks all round, one foot is bent, the gullioche enamel to the glass vanity jar has damage, all with general light)
Lot 153
A BOX OF ASSORTED COSTUME JEWELLERY AND ITEMS, to include a white metal paste set spray brooch unmarked, a silver marcasite set brooch with the initials ‘M&S 25’, hallmarked London, a pair of white metal marcasite set shamrock non pierced earrings stamped ‘Eng Sil’, a pair of white metal paste set drop earrings, non-pierced screw back fittings stamped ‘Sil’, a pair of white metal shell shape non-pierced earrings stamped ‘STG Sil’, a pair of imitation pearl set non-pierced earrings stamped ‘Sil’, an AF carved mother of pearl military parachute brooch (requires attention), together with various beaded necklaces, imitation pearl strands, brooches, earrings, a black jewellery box with contents of costume jewellery, compacts etc
Lot 167
TWO BOXES OF ASSORTED WHITE METAL TABLEWARE, to include a selection of white metal and plated serving trays, water jug, gravy boat, egg cup holder, weighted candlestick, ice bucket, glass decanters, milk jugs, salt cellars, cake slice, sugar tongs, trinket box, with further items, white metal and silver plated trays etc
Lot 17
A BOX COTAINING ROYAL MINT ELIZABETH II PROOF YEAR SETS, to include two sets of coins for each year eg proof and Delux From 1996-2002 except a single year set for 2000 (13) sets together with a 1996 UK silver Anniversary collection seven silver proof coins in box of issue with certificates, a festival of Britain 50th Anniversay Crown and silver Ingot set 1951-2001 total (15)
Lot 174
A BOX OF COINS AND COMMEMORATIVES TO INCLUDE a HRH Prince Louis 1 ounce Silver Medal 23 April 2018, a set of 5 pictorial Royalty gold flushed coins 110g each, Royal Mint Emblems and Shield of Arms cased sets of Silver proofs 2008, 7 coins in each, a Westminster box of 24 coins with a mixture of silver proofs and Gold flushed copper/nickel coins, 2001 RM annual coin set, remembrance £5 prooflike set, a 2 ounce .925 Silver Queen Elizabeth II 2015 Coat of Arms coin, a large British Legion Medal, others etc (13)
Lot 175
A BOX OF COINS AND COMMEMORATIVES TO INCLUDE, 9x HISTORY of the RAF SILVER PROOF Coins all with history and certificates of authenticity, Harry and Meghan Engagement Silver Proof, Cased Battle of the Somme Silver Proof £5 2016, Harry and Meghan Wedding Silver Proof 2018, 2017 Sapphire Jubilee £5 silver Proof, a Queen Elizabeth II Silver Proof 90th Birthday New Zealnd coin (Shows Elizabeth as a Baby in her Christening Gown).999 Silver 1 troy ounce, The Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof £5 Coin 2015, a 2016 .999 2 ounce Queens Beasts Lion Silver coin, a 2014 $20 Silver coin Anniversay of the first Royal visit to Canada, a 2016 $20 Silver coin of the Royal Visit to Canada, a Silver 3d Three coin set, Three 70mm 110gr Queen Elizabeth Pictorial Silver Plate CU coins, a Winston Churchill £5 Proof, most of the single Silver Proof coins are boxed with Coa's
Lot 29
A SELECTION OF ROYAL MINT SILVER AND SILVER PIEDFORT PROOF UK COINS TO INCLUDE: 2009 £5 Accession of Henry V111 Silver Proof Piedfort,A 2009 Robert Burns Piedfort Proof Two Pounds Boxed + Cert,A WWF Silver Proof 50p Coin 2011 Certificate boxed, a 2002 Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Commemorative silver medal for 50 years service in box with coa (3)
Lot 6
A BRITANNIA ONE OUNCE FOUR COIN SET OF COINS, to include 1999,2001,2002,2003 silver and silver proof coins with certificate of authenticity, a Royal Mint Royal Navy 2015 Two Pounds silver proof Piedfort boxed with Coa, a Royal Mint RAF Sea King 2018 uk silver proof coin in box of issue with certificates
Lot 807
Assorted silver including a pierced bowl, pair of dwarf candlesticks, four condiments(a.f.), cigarette box, lid, 19th century snuff box and vinaigrette, match sleeve oval pill box, oval pepperette with handle and modern pill box, together with five other items including a plated brush and a Georg Jensen sterling circular pill box, no. 233.
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