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A good 19th Century walking stick - the ebony terminal carved as a lion's head, the back of which has a shield shaped cartouche inscribed RB and 1889, inset glass eyes, plain silver coloured metal collar, plain ebony shaft, lacking ferrule, 86cm high (faults)
A selection of three Swaine & Adeney silver mounted riding crops, all with cross hatched antler handles and plaited leather whip tails, all with silver collars variously engraved HH, DKH etc, all marked Swaine & Adeney, various dates, solid shafts 54cm high and smaller (3)
A Briggs of London walking stick, the large two-tone engine turned lilac enamel and silver coloured metal handle overlaid with Vitruvian scrolls, chains and swags, the pommel engraved with chain border and central circular cartouche, tapering hardwood shaft, silver coloured metal ferrule marked Brigg, 6 Alexandra Court Queen's Gate, and CC, possibly for silversmith Charles Cooke, 91cm high
A selection of four parasol handles to include: a Continental silver Art Nouveau L-shaped handle embossed with trailing ivy and ribbons, stamped 800, other marks indistinct; a second Art Nouveau handle with oval keyhole, chased and embossed with lady's head and foliage to both sides, marked 800, 16cm high; a spirally fluted terminal with ribbon and foliage double helix band, gilt detailing, indistinct marks; a gold plated white metal handle with fluting and foliage, marked **uble (4)
A large cylindrical crystal glass vase with silver mounts, central decoration depicting dancing girl with tambourine encircled by flowering cornucopias, an eagle above holding lightning arrows next to an olive branch in its talons, the top and bottom of the vase with ribbon and swag drapery, by FMT, stamped 925, likely British and made for export, stepped circular foot, 32cm high, 14cm diameter
A silver Edwardian inkstand, the boat shaped dish with gadrooned rim and paw feet, the glass inkwell facet cut and with smooth pontil scar, the hinged convex lid with reeded rim, by Asprey & Co, Birmingham 1905, 8cm high, 25cm wide, 185gms weighable silver
Two alabaster storage jars, 12.5cm high and smaller; an Indus valley terracotta bowl decorated with stylised cows, flowerheads and leafage, 9.25cm diameter; an 18th Century iron and silver coloured metal inlaid Bidri vase, the globular body with alternate panels of flowerheads and leafage, tall tapered neck with formal floral and other panels, 25.5cm high (4) (faults)
A pair of decorated leather cased bellows, one side inscribed Hunting We Will Go with rider and hound, the reverse plain, 44cm long; two pairs of field glasses, one pair Karl Zeiss Jena 6 by 21, cased (lacking one eyepiece), another pair; a pair of silver cased opera glasses, the barrels embossed with scrolling foliage, hallmarked (4) (faults)
A bone fan with pierced ribs with foiled beaded borders, 15.5cm long, cased; another fan with black lace ribs; a pair of filigree salts, 6.5cm diameter, lacking liners; a miniature bucket, the blue decorated exterior with pair of gilt lines, 4cm high; a "lava" bracelet composed of alternate oval and floral links, the ovals with classical heads, a Chinese yellow ground enamelled match book cover decorated with pink and blue floral sprays, 4.5cm wide; an Indian silver coloured metal small bowl with shaped rim; a conforming silver coloured metal egg shaped salt on three feet, bowl 8cm wide (9)
A Stylish Arts & Crafts Caddy Spoon by Ramsden & Carr, London 1913: The ovoid bowl rests on the incorporated sinuous hoop handle, together with an Arts & Crafts silver spoon by Ramsden & Carr, London 1917, the stem with a broad finial hand chased with a thistle CONDITION REPORT: The caddy spoon: The hallmark: Clear, the makers mark is clear, yet very slightly distorted. Condition: Overall good as is colour, however the tip of bowl slightly out of alignment, there is a few surface scratches to centre of bowl. The spoon: Hallmark clear yet makers mark is mistruck to left hand side. Condition with gentle wear to thistle mount
"The Queen's Cup Ascot 1865": An impressive Victorian silver hand-wrought and cast presentation Royal Ascot,"Elizabethan" or" Francois Premier" (1) - Historismus tankard, by Robert Garrard (II), London 1864, incuse stamped on base R & S Garrard, Panton street, London 1864: finely chased with large bosses and geometric strap-work on a frosted ground, the front boss engraved "The Gift of Her Majesty The Queen, Ascot 1865", the finely detailed cast finial formed as St Thomas of Aquitaine with his page attendants either side, with his gauntlet on the floor, cornucopia handle issuing out of lion's mouth, the whole raised on four cast bulbous cartouche ball feet, on an octagonal plinth applied with two open-work Royal ciphers, and two cartouches - engraved as follows - "The Queen's vase 1865" the other "Won by Eltham", height of cup 58.4cm, over 215 troy ounces weight. Foot note:- An illustration for this prize cup appears in the "The London Illustrated News -" June 1865, Vol XLVI. There were four runners, with betting about even on Mr Robinson's Eltham, the favourite, ridden by S.Adams. The Times reported on the race as follows, "Breeze, owned by Baron Rothschild, was first out: Eltham rushed past him and carried on running round the top turn, when Adams indulged him with a pull, and Breeze was, in consequence, left in the lead, which carried on into the Swinley Mile Bottom. On reaching the mile post, the pair closed and raced together to the road, where the Baron's filly drew slightly away, and came into the straight half a length in advance of the favourite, the pair having the race to themselves at the distance... within a stride or two of the chair (Eltham) came with a rush, and finished a splendid race with a dead heat". 1- This mode of decoration was chiefly characterised by its use of heavy strapwork around cartouches in the 19th century, and was favoured in racing cups. CONDITION REPORT: The overall condition is very good, and the colour is bright + refreshed. The detailing is exceptionally crisp. Hallmarks: The full set and part marks on the separate figures, reins and cover are all clear. Please note the figure seated on the floor in front of the horse, the part marks are not visible to the naked eye. Points of note: There are two wing-nuts lacking, these hold the seated figure in place. To the hinge cover where the thumb-piece is soldered there is a small fault (a split), also there is another casting fault, this one is on the domed base and again near the thumb-piece, a small hole. A third, small hole, can be seen in the edge of a cartouche in the decoration. Base is a replacement and is in good order as are the four silver plaques - engraving crisp.
A Silver Cigarette Case made for the American Market by Dunhill, London, Incuse Stamped on Rim 'Sterling Dunhill, London': Of almost square form with engine turned decoration and two bands of vertical lines between two plain borders. Set applied with 'T'-Shaped motifs set with simulated sapphires within gold mounts
A Victorian Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, by Elizabeth Eaton, London 1862/3: In the classical revival manner, urn-shaped bodies with mask-capped and floral swags entwined with engraved ribbon-tied drape, and acanthus leaves below, central cartouche engraved with a crest of a guardant lion holding a wheat ear and above the motto "Gratitude" bead borders throughout, tea and coffee pots with ivory insulators, approx weight 80 troy ounces (4) CONDITION REPORT: Signs of fire staining - otherwise in good order, The hallmarks all good with gentle wear to hallmark on coffee pot
A Modern Silver Cigar/Cigarette Box by Richard Jarvis, of Pall Mall, London 2004: Rectangular with canted corners, cover acid etched and depicting The House of Lords' chambers, the sides further acid etched with stylised foliage in the Pugin manner centred with a rose motif, port-cullis style centre, raised on four lion motifs supporters, wood lined. H 8cm x W 17.5cm x L 23cm CONDITION REPORT: The overall condition is very good, as are the hallmarks. Only thing of note is that the heraldic lions are tarnished. This box is number 11 of 20. Total weight includes the wood lining - 2593 grams
A Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Gilt, Split Pearl and Diamond Set Chalice and Paten by Joseph Jonkergouw, S'Hertogenbosch, 1866, in a Fitted Carrying Case: In the Gothic manner, the separate receiver and stem pierced with trailing fruiting vine tendrils and six "tear drop" cartouches depicting various saints below one engraved Latin motto (Domini Invocabo Calicem Salvsaris Accipiam Et Nomen): translation 'I will call upon the Lord by his name and I will accept his cup/chalice of good health': hexagonal stem depicting saints in pointed arched surrounds and the hexagonal base chased and embossed in high relief with five various saints and the sixth panel applied with a cross set with twelve old cut diamonds, engraved on foot rim with memorial presentation inscription for 1907, paten engraved with a paschal lamb CONDITION REPORT: The overall condition is good with very gentle wear to the gilding of bowl edge.The punch marks are scattered in the Chalice , this is typical of Dutch Silver. marks clear. The case, although generally good, one piece of velvet to the left hand side of the interior has come away Height 24 cm Chalice weight 1114 grams Paten weight 146 grams Spoon weight 5 grams
An early 20th Chinese Silver Rose Bowl, by Chong Woo, also stamped HONG KONG and Chinese artisans mark, circa 1910, The sides with pierced chrysanthemum decoration and vacant circular cartouche, on raised collet base engraved with presentation inscription "To J H Fisk Esq" from his leading hands as a token of respect: R.M.S Assaye 1909-10" Height 9cm., diameter 17cm.
A Modern Cast Silver and Silver-Gilt Table Centrepiece: Modelled as Elizabeth II seated side saddle on a horse for Trooping the Colour, designed by Edwina Emery, London 2002, realistically modelled in a trotting stance on a simulated sandy base, the whole on a wooden base: Overall height 49cm including base (unable to weigh) CONDITION REPORT: In exceptionally good order, with one minor fault, the cheek-piece of the bridle has become detached. (middle section of bridle). The hallmarks clear and facsimile signature crisp. .
A William III silver Ecuelle and Cover: (Probably part of a toilet service), by Pierre Platel, London 1700. Plain circular form with applied scroll handles raised on a spread foot. Weight 12 troy ounces, diameter handle to handle 16cm. H 9.5cm Provenance: 1. Christie',s 18/5/66, Lot 101 "The Neville Hamwell Collection" 2. Christie's, 15/5/63, Lot 92." Property of a lady". 3. S. J. Phillips CONDITION REPORT: Hallmarks: On base - The fair punches one all clear, yet wear to edges, this is very slight. Makers mark clear: Cover is part moulded with makers mark and lion's head erased. Both these marks are visible yet worn. Condition: The colour is bright. The base has been de-bruised, and possible erased, as surface is un-even. Gentle straining in areas + fine surface scratches, the cover, the finial has been re-set (+could possibly be a replacement)
An Early 19th Century Chinese Silver Export-Ware Snuff Box: Stamped with pseudo-English marks, second quarter of 19th century, rectangular form profuse decorated with vignettes of Chinese figures carrying out their duties; the other side a temple/pagoda. W 6.7cm CONDITION REPORT: The overall condition + wear to the box is commensurate with the age. There are minor dents, (these are small) to the edges, and there is the slightest of bruises to left-hand, bottom corner. Interior of box good, with discolouration to seams/edges. Interior retains its gilding, original hinge open and shuts firmly. Rubbing to high points of detail, mainly to the faces and some spotting to the pagoda side. Weight 102.5g
An 18th/19th Century Silvered Repeater Carriage Clock/Alarm: Engraved silver plated case with floral design on bun feet. Recessed campaign-style handle to the top. Silvered dial with open escapement to the top and four winding holes to the back, three hammers striking on three gongs with case. H13cm x W8.5cm x D7cm CONDITION REPORT: Clock in good original order, with original fitted case and key. Strike is out of sync with the hands, button works for time, as do all the hammers for repeat mechanism and alarm. No signatures or marks to the clock, some engraved marks to the base but for repair/security markings,period fitted case of hinged form, made of wood with leather fittings bearing an old label with hand written numbers. clock runs well and keeps good time
A 19th Century Scottish Provincial Silver Fiddle Pattern Table Spoon by John Sellar of Wick, circa 1825 CONDITION REPORT: In good original condition, no dents or misshaped area's, bowl in good condition no worn area's. Clear hallmarks minor surface scratches & wear consistent with age. Weight 70 grams Length 22.5cm
A Pair of 18th Century KPM Ceramic Tea Caddies: The porcelain bodies decorated with bird and butterfly designs early sceptre mark to the bases with later gilt silver tops and bases by G Keller Harris H 13.5 cm x W7.5cm x D5cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition is very good with no chips, cracks or restoration, very minor nibbling to the glaze at the base where the metal base is attached, minor wear to the gilding. Original Retailers stickers to the base. All silver pieces marked Keller
Of Presidential Interest (at that time Grover Cleveland was President): A late 19th century American silver presentation vase. The base incuse stamped "Moore & Leding, Designers & Makers, Washington DC" above "Sterling Silver 925-1000 fine", c1895. Baluster form with slender neck, the lower section finely chased with a scene depicting a ship in distress with a rescue ship in the background, within a surround of scrolls, cast handles formed as the American Eagle atop the shield on the Great Seal of the United States. Rim of vase applied with 13 star motifs and engraved with the following inscription: "From The President of the United States to Captain Amos Hawkett of The British Steamship, Queensmore, in recognition of his humane services in effecting the rescue of the crews of the American schooners, ALMA CUMMINGS and MARION F SPRAGUE, February 12th and 13th, 1895"; together with a newspaper article recording the gallant efforts of Captain Amos Hawkett's attempt in rescuing the crews of The Alma Cummings and The Queensmore. For his bravery, Hawkett was given a vase, a watch and a banquet at Gordon's on Gay Street (possibly Gordon's Wine Bar, London?). Also in the article, the journalist records the watch as "a singularly handsome piece of jewelery (sic) and it bears an inscription on its case denoting the reason for the presentation. It cost over $200." It is interesting to note that this particular watch appeared in auction, Cape Town, in 2013. Footnote: 1. Manufactures:- Moore & Leding are better known for their production and sales of American souvenir spoons. Given this, it is possible that they bought this vase from one of the leading New York silversmithing companies, probably Tiffany or Gorham. 2. The Steamship Company:- This was the second steamship to be named The Queensmore, (the first caught fire on her maiden voyage in 1889 and was put into Dunmanus Bay, Ireland and abandoned). The second, the one mentioned in this rescue, was sold in 1896 to the Elder Dempster Line by the Johnston Line. The latter company was formed prior to 1872 by William and Edmund Johnston. Their first steamer was purchased in 1872 and traded with countries in the Black Sea, as well as Greece and Turkey. The Johnston brothers formed and amalgamated with a number of other shipping companies, notably the St Andrews Steam Shipping Company, in 1876, and the Atlantic Services in 1880. This was in conjunction with The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, who specialised in the transport in live cattle. From this collaboration, it resulted in a direct shipping trade route between Boston and London. 3. The President of the United States in 1896:- Stephen Grover Cleveland was born on 18th March 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey and died in 1908 at the age of 71. Cleveland was a heavyweight in politics, as well as body mass. He was a heavy 250 pounds and known as 'Big Steve'. It was perhaps because of this he dropped his first name and adopted Grover Cleveland as his preferred name. Cleveland's early career was as a teacher at the New York Institute for The Blind before embarking on a career in Law. During his political career, his first position was Sheriff of Erie County. This was for two years from 1871-1873. Between 1873 and 1881 he returned to his practice yet after some persuasion he ran for Mayor of Buffalo. His main cause for this return was the internal corruption of the City Government and, through his campaigning, he won. Although some of the battles he fought in the political arena, whilst Mayor, were for cost cuttings, he was popular with the voters, and was acknowledged by his fellow assemblymen, Theodore Roosevelt in particular noticed Cleveland's abilities. Cleveland was a member of the Democratic Party, and is the only President to date to serve two non-consecutive terms of office, the 22nd and 24th President. The campaign before his first term (1884-1888) saw a number of scandals: on Cleveland's side a paternity suit and on his rival's side several financial scandals! The second term (1892-1896) was more quiet and restrained. However, during his tenure viz financial crisis, railroad bankruptcy and issues concerning his opposition of discrimination against Chinese immigrants in the West and, on the other hand, he did not support equality for African Americans nor voting rights for women. CONDITION REPORT: The colour is flat ,this is due to the fact that the silver has been cleaned with liquid silver dip. It has now left the vase flat in colour and patchy. The reverse, scroll-edged panel, has a dent of approx 3/4 of an inch (2cm) and one small hole the size of a pin head in decoration. Eagle motif`s handles are crisp, yet there is gentle wear to the high relief decoration, this is commensurate with the age of the vase. Internal gilding flat in colour otherwise the vase is in good order. The separate disc that is secured to the base is loose and pitch filling uneven, This disc is incuse engraved with "Moore & Leding, Designers and makers, Washington DC", these marks are clear Height 28.5 cm approx total Weight 1650 Grams (52 oz)
A Modern Silver Gilt Cigar/Cigarette Box by Richard Jarvis & Ian Calvert, London 2005 Commemorating The Battle of Trafalgar Bicentenary: Of rectangular cushion form, cover applied with a porcelain plaque, under glass, depicting the battle within a rope-twist border, two further plaques, one depicting Nelson the other his arms and to each end with Prince of Wales plumed feathers issuing from a crown above a motto, raised on bracket feet embellished with simulated waves. H 12.5cm x W 17.5cm x L 26.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Good. With clear hallmarks.
An Early 20th Century Continental Silver Fountain Pen, Mont Blanc and Stamped 900 on Pocket Clip: One octagonal barrel casing decorated with alternate bands of engine turned and scroll motifs CONDITION REPORT: The wear is commensurate with the age of the piece, ie Silver casing to the cover & the pen have wear to the decoration. The actual nib is operated by a rotating/twist action barrel, this turns the dip nib forward. The Mont Blanc motif is discoloured - please note there are four small pin-head sized holes to the cover (pins could be lacking), no apparent or visible cracks to the casing Length 11.5 cm Length of extended pen 12 cm
A Silver Tea Caddy, Bearing George II Marks, for John Pollock, London 1740: Upright rectangular form with arch top, one side embossed with a bust of George II beneath the motto "God Save The King", the opposite side embossed with a vase of flowers. H 13cm (approx total weight 4 troy ounces) CONDITION REPORT: The colour flat, there is evidence of fire-staining in areas, more notable on the base around the punch mark. Please note the punch mark on the pull-of-top - the lion passant - is in a different shaped punch than the one on the base. Dents to the body of caddy are small and scattered. Weight 222g
A Suite of Four Silver-Gilt Historismus Tazze in the Renaissance Revival Manner: one pair by Hunt & Roskell London 1915, incuse stamped "Hunt & Roskell Ltd, Late Storr and Mortimer 3260", The other pair German stamped "13" (standard mark) and two marks (distorted), circa 1860: the pierced borders depicting Bacchus & entwined cherubs amongst scrolling, fruiting tendrils, each with a central plaque depicting playful cherubs, astride a serpent and rowing a boat, the cast stem formed as four ostrich legs capped with a bearded mask raised on domed bases decoration with chickens. H 16cm x Diameter 21cm (approx weight 90 Troy ounces) CONDITION REPORT: The English of pr Tazze. By Hunt + Roskell, hallmarks clear to each section, colour of gilding is buttery, yet one dish is tarnished. No apparent losses in decoration, however, to one top the surface is uneven. The English examples are heavier than the German example. The German pr of Tazze. Overall condition good, as is the colour of gilding. Areas of tarnishing, marked on edge. Mark visible, yet distorted. One toe on claw lacking as broken off.
A Pair of George III Provincial Silver Bottle Stands/Coasters, by John Robertson (I), Newcastle, No Date Letter circa 1790: The sides pierced and engraved with alternate plain and wreath roundels, reeded borders Diameter 14.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Hallmark: each coaster is struck on the lower curved section, and each punch has wear; first letter of maker's mark worn, the other punches, lion passant, town mark and duty mark are visible yet worn. The condition: Generally good used condition. The wear in commensurate with the age of the coasters, and there are small areas, to inside of coasters, of black spotting, gentle wear to bright-cut engraving on each roundel, and the plain cartouche has been erased. Wood bases have wear to varnish surface.
An Impressive Modern Silver Two-Handled Punch Bowl/ Jardiniere, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1998: In the early 18th century manner, embossed with alternate convex and concave flutes/lobes, flat chased band of trailing acanthus leaves and gadrooned border, angular drop-ring handles, terminating on an oval lobed base, gilt washed interior, length handle to handle 47cm, height 21cm, approx weight 124 troy ounces, together with an electroplated King's pattern soup ladle, (2)
A mixed lot comprising a tortoiseshell and mother of pearl visiting card case, 10.5cm, a concertina action tortoiseshell casket with brass carrying handle, 10.5cm, a folding pocket knife with scissors, silver floral scales, 7.2cm, and a 19th Century steel frame pense nee, 11cm. (4)
A good 19th Century riding whip and a crop, the whip with silver gilt top mount with elaborate leaf scrolls with a cartouche initialled ‘AU’ and a raised relief silver figure of a lady riding side saddle, platted handle, lower leaf scroll mount, 92cm., and a malacca crop with gilt leaf scroll button top, 75cm. (2)
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