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A pair of patinated bronze ewers in the manner of Nicholas Delaunay, after designs by Enea Vico, mid-19th century, each with a handle modelled as a standing panther, the waisted and strigilated necks cast with Vitruvian scrolls, descending to baluster bodies cast with hunting putti in relief, on square bases, each 36 cm high overallThe present models take their inspiration from silver-gilt examples made by silversmith Nicholas Delaunay in 1696-97 for Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval. Delaunay's design, in turn, was strongly influenced by engravings by Enea Vico. A study of a similar ewer was included in Vico's 'Antique Vases' series published in Italy circa 1543 (plate 6). See for example British Museum, 1849,0210.323. For a similar pair, see Sotheby's London, 26 October 2016, Collections, lot 1146 (£1,875).
An unusual paktong fire fender, late 18th/ early 19th century, possibly Chinese Export, in the manner of designs by Robert Adam, the pierced frieze centred by a stylised patera terminal, flanked on each side by a large flowerhead patera, surmounted overall by four urn finials, on a stepped plinth base, 28cm high, 121cm wide, 34cm deep Paktong, a name derived from the Chinese word meaning white copper, is a rare non-tarnishing alloy of copper, nickel and tin or zinc. Also knownas 'Tutenag' or 'India metal' on account of its importation by the East India Trading Companies, it originated in China and although it first arrivedin London in the 1720s, it was developed by the Chinese much earlier. The principal advantage of paktong is that whilst resembling silver, unlike silver it isunaffected by atmospheric conditions, and can be easily cast, hammered and polished. Its unusual qualities were especially suited to such purposesas chimney-furniture, a fact well recognised in 18th Century Europe (A.Bonnin, op. cit. 1924, pp.18-51) and from about 1750, a limited number ofarticles including grates are known to have been made in England from this material. Condition Report: The fender bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall commensurate with age and use. The surface is slightly tarnished and there are possible minor traces of lacquer or varnish, though overall the casting is crisp and well preserved.Most of the bolts to the rear of the fender have been replaced, and the corners have been later strengthened with steel brackets. There is some slight movement between the frieze and sides, and the sides are positioned at a slightly inward angle (likely due to design).There is some polish residue to the rear, particularly inside the recesses of the beading. The rear panel of sheet metal is slightly bowed between the bolts.The top and bottom rails have an iron core, presumably to weight the sheet metal.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Arts and Crafts painted wrought and cast iron gates, in the manner of Thomas Jeckyll, circa 1890, each frame with part-writhen and part incised uprights, with elaborate gold and silver coloured scroll- and strapwork motifs mounted with flowerheads to the upper gallery, above a further lower gallery in the style of Medieval tracery, each with a stylised sunflower head finial, each panel approximately 186cm high, 162cm and 154cm wide respectivelyCondition Report: One of the top railings has been recently reattached.The hinges may possibly be available from the vendor, please enquireCondition Report Disclaimer
A carved walnut stool, in late 17th century style, 19th century, in the manner of designs by Daniel Marot, the silver metal thread embroidered seat above a moulded frieze and elaborately carved and pierced frieze elements incorporating flowerheads and foliage, the term figure carved legs joined by pierced and shaped stretchers, on tapering feet, 54cm high, 76cm wide, 46cm deep
An Irish George II mahogany silver or tea table, circa 1750, the rectangular top with raised edge, above a plain frieze, on acanthus carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in acanthus carved pad feet, 71cm high, 88cm wide, 59cm deep Provenance: Private collection IrelandPurchased from Gerald Kenyon Antiques, Dublin 1992. For two closely related tables, see The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, page 240, fig.s 150 and 153. A very similar table was sold, Christie's, Important English Furniture and Carpets, 14th June 2001, lot 151 (£28,200).Condition Report: Marks, scratches, abrasions and some old dark stains consistent with age and use Old chips and splits. Some fading and re-polishing but retains fair but sun faded colour and patina overall. The surface is original overall with no later varnish. No old breaks or splicing to legs or feet. There is an old split to one leg and an old screw has been neatly put into the side of that leg to secure the split. See images From the underside the surface appears 'untouched' and a nice old transport label remains to the underside from historic transportation from Ireland to Dundalk, Scotland. The carving to the table is refined for a table of this age, origin and type and is full of character. There are no significant splits to the top and it sits flat. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A cased set of six Cauldron bone china coffee cans with silver gilt mounts and six matching saucers Condition: One cup has minor wear to base, surface scratches to where mount touches throughout, minor wear to decoration of saucers otherwise ok. Rubbing to gilding on silver commensurate with age.
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