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Full title: James Ensor (1860-1949): 'Portrait de Leon Rinskoff futur baron du rat mort', mixed media on paper, ostend, dated 1903Description: Work: 16,7 x 13,6 cm Frame: 31,5 x 24,4 cm The work bears the lettering 'Portrait de Leon Rinsko(i)ff futur baron du Rat Mort', is dated 1903 (ostende) and signed by James Ensor. Leon Rinskopf (19 November 1862, Ghent – 13 June 1915, Deauville) was director of the ostend Conservatory (1891-1914) and a close friend of James Ensor. Rinskopfstudied at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and obtained several awards. From 1882 to 1885 he was assistant teacher of piano at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent. In addition to his task as director of the Conservatory,he mainly made a name for himself as a conductor. When Emile Perier passed away as first conductor of the Kursaal orchestra, Leon Rinskopf was appointed as his successor. He also took over the artistic direction of the Kursaal. He invited well-known foreign conductors and in 1906 Camille Saint-Saëns and Richard Strauss personally conducted their compositions at his invitation. He also regularly featured Belgian composers such as Jan Blockx, Peter Benoit, Sylvain Dupuis, Charles Mestdagh, Florimond Van Duyse and others. At the outbreak of the First World War, Rinskopf fled to France. He died in Deauville on June 13, 1915 in the Hotel Normandy. In 1921, on February 3, the heirs made a donation to the city of ostend of fifty bonds with a nominal value of one hundred francs each, the interest of which was to be used for the award of a three-yearly prize ‘Leon Rinskopf for the higher grade piano. This price still exists. (link) The dead rat in the top right corner is a reference to the 'Compagnie du Rat Mort'.In 1896, a group of sixteen exuberant ostend men, including James Ensor, all members of Cercle Coecilia, went to Paris. They thought it would be nice to put the flowers outside and they had a great time in the Montmartre quarter of the French capital. ‘Au Moulin Rouge’, ‘Le Ciel’ as well as ‘L'Enfer’ were on their program, and late at night or early in the morning they ended up in the ‘Rat Mort’. The director of this cabaret was a Belgian. In the “Rat Mort” the orchestra had already left at this point, but the pianist and some nice dancers provided a fitting epilogue to the unforgettable, festive Parisian night. once back in ostend, the Parisian adventures were explained in scents and colours in the ‘Cercle Coecilia’ for the slightly shocked ‘senateurs’, the older ‘wise men’ of the circle. on that occasion, Monteville, supported by James Ensor and Emil Bulcke, proposed organizing a humorous evening by a 'Compagnie du Rat Mort', which of course consisted of the 'Parisiens' and a few other jokers, but on the understanding that anybody could attend the evenings of laughter. Specifically, they thought of organizing crazy and masked balls and eccentric concerts, as well as the establishment of carnival groups. February 21, 1898 marked a milestone in the life of the 'Compagnie' : that day Rat Mort's first ball took place in Kursaal in ostend. It was an immediate success and was the harbinger of a long series of superb Shrovetide balls. Naturally, James Ensor left his mark on the conception of the first ‘Bal du Rat Mort’, which has since remained an Ensorian dance party in spirit. (link) Ref.: - Part of the exhibition 'Joodse sporen in oostende', Venetiaanse Gaanderijen oostende, 15 June - 24 September 2000. - Zahava Seewald, Joodse sporen in oostende, Antwerp, 2000. Provenance: - Private collection, Belgium. '

An octagonal advertising mirror, BP Motor Spirit, 35cm

A Victorian silver plated spirit kettle of ovoid form on naturalistic burner base; an EPBM tea urn on pad feet

A Victorian silver plated spirit kettle of oval tapering form, with chased decoration; a 3 branch silver plated candelabrum and specimen vase

A fine large sculptured white metal Figure, of The Spirit of Ecstasy, indistinctly signed on circular moulded marble base, 51cms (20"). (1)

Three Art Pottery Pieces, by Rae Dunn comprising teapot, spirit bottle and olive oil bottle, signed, as a lot. (3)

Fergus Shannon, Irish (b. 1965) "Invincible Spirit," O.O.B., bay horse with trainer standing beside stone carving, approx. 50cms x 76cms (21" x 30"),ÿsignedÿ with initials lower right, inscribed on reverse, gilt frame. (1)

An unusual silver mounted cut-glass 'fish' spirit jugFrederick Edmonds, London 1893, incuse stamped THORNHILL BOND ST LONDON In the form of a fish, a silver mounted hinged mouth and cover forming the pouring spout, the main body in amber glass, cut and engraved with fish features, a glass looped handle to the back, balancing vertically on two lower fins and an upwardly curled tail, height 17cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

HISTORICAL INTEREST: a Victorian silver coffee pot together with a silver kettle on burner standthe first, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1882 Of large baluster form, a hinge cover surmounted by a bird finial, scrolling handle with ivory insulators and bird head spout, the whole embossed with elaborate floral, foliate and c-scrolls, a cartouche inscribed 'PRESENTED BY THE SALTASH & ST GERMANS. Steamboat Company Ltd. Mr W Gilbert SUPERINTENDENT Dec. 1st 1864.', all raised on four pierced scroll feet, together with a Victorian silver kettle on burner stand, George Maudsley Jackson, London 1890 and stand 1891, of circular baluster form, with an inset hinged cover embossed with acanthus leaves and surmounted by a baluster finial, a fixed vertical scrolling handle, an inscription to the front 'PRESENTED TO William Gilbert Esqr AS A MEMENTO OF HIS CONNECTION WITH THE SALTASH FERRY BRIDGE CO by his FRIENDS', and to the back 'Decr.'WG' 1891', gadrooned to the upper body, embossed acanthus leaves enclosing the lower body on a collet foot, the whole on a spirit burner stand, height coffee pot 26cm, weight total 58oz. (4)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act(Section 10). With non-transferrable reference (RDZTV3VY).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A matched set of three silver spirit labelsVarious makers and dates Traditional shaped rectangular form, all three plain polished with reeded rims and the label centrally inscribed, 'GIN' and 'BRANDY' by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1818, and 'WHISKEY', George Unite, Birmingham 1872, each with two suspension rings and a belcher chain, length each label 4.5cm, weight total 1oz. (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SPIRIT LABELS. A modern silver Vodka spirit label & a silver plated Sherry label.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

SPIRIT LABELS. Four modern silver spirit labels.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A collection of Beswick horse ornaments, including 'Spirit of Youth' on plinth, 'Spirit of Peace' on plinth, 'Foal (lying, brown)', 'Foal (grazing, brown matt)' and four others with damages and repairs, (8).

Box of vintage tools including spirit levels, gauges, etc.

Two silver backed brushes and comb, three treen boxes, spirit flask and picnic condiments (8).

with a swing handle, a leaf-capped spout and raised on a stand with three scrolling legs and paw feet, with lift-out spirit burner, by George Gilliam, London 1907; 12" (30.5cm) high; 38.2ozt. *CR Quite worn & dented all over, the handle has been pushed into the body, lacking its finial. Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

Rolls Royce limited edition Spirit of Ecstasy showroom desk letter opener, as issued by Rolls Royce to main dealerships in 1979 as part of the Rolls Royce Company 75 years celebration. Good condition as issued, one of only 75. Held in a leather sheaf with ‘RR’ logo. Measures approx. 19.5cms.

Miscellaneous plated ware, to include a lockable cut glass spirit decanter and stopper, fish servers, boxed flatware, etc In generally good condition

Hornby railways, including Western Spirit 00 gauge train set, boxed, Spirits of the North 00 gauge electric train set and Industrial Freight 00 gauge electric train set, boxed

Small E.J Worst Ashland Ohio blow pipe, 2 x Moore and Wright spirit blowpipes, 2 unmarked

Collection of watches includes Megalith, Swiss Army, Urban Spirit, Civo 1258 and 1155

Victorinox 'Huntsman' swiss army knife, cased dominoes, Salter's and Hughes pocket balance, J.Rabone spirit level and mother of pearl handled pen knife with silver blade 

A Mid 20th Century Transfer Printed Ceramic Spirit Barrel with Tap, 29cms High

Three Bottles of Vodka Blue Mix, One Bottle Chekov Vodka, Smirnoff Vodka and Polish Pure Spirit

A Mid/late 20th Century Copper and Brass Spirit Kettle on Stand

A large stoneware harvest flask, circa 1850, in the form of John Barleycorn or Souter Jonney, in two-tone brown salt-glaze and a London salt-glazed stoneware spirit barrel crisply applied with the Royal Arms of Queen Victoria, 29.5cm high (2)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection CONDITION REPORT: Harvest jug in the form of John Barelycorn/Souter Jonney- handle cracked and restored, short hairline crack extending from edge of footrim to underside of base.The barrel - minor chipping to edge of spout, small flat chip to the rim at top, scattered footrim chipping, otherwise ok.

A silver-mounted cut-glass spirit barrel,by Docker and Burn Limited, Birmingham 1927,the barrel with a plain silver tap, two silver bands and a pull-out stopper, on a later wooden base, height 19.5cm.

A George III silver spirit funnel,maker's mark worn, London 1806,circular form, with a ring attachment, length 7.2cm, approx. weight 1.2oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.

An 18th century silver spirit funnel,marks worn, circa 1720,tapering circular form, with a ring attachment, engraved with a crest, height 10cm, approx. weight 1.6oz.

A Victorian silver spirit flask,by S. Mordana and Co, London 1894,rounded rectangular form, screw-off cover, the pull-off drinking cup with a presentation inscription, length 12.8cm, approx. weight 1.1oz.

A Victorian silver spirit flask with plain design and detachable cup and hinged top, gilt interior to cup inside, hallmarked London, 1889, Frederic Purnell.Weight: Approx. 236 grams (7.6ozt)Further Details: Some denting, surface scratching and general wear.

A silver hipflask,by Sheffield 1902, with engraved initials, and crest,11.5cm hightogether with three silver spirit labels,by Z. Barraclough & Sons, Chester 1906, floral engraved, of letters 'S', 'B', and 'W',and three similar silver plated examples,for letters 'B', 'C', and 'W'weighable 4.6ozt (7)Condition ReportThe hipflask is dented. Wear throughout.

12 BOTTLES LIQUEURSLemon 3 (50cl); Amico Giallo Orangecello (50cl); Kafi Citrus (50cl); Original Spirit Co Blood Orange (50cl); De Jongens Van Oud West Orancello (50cl); Meleo 2 x Mandarinello (50cl); Mandarinetto dell'Etna; Pulcinos Liquor Co Arancello Spiced Orange (50cl); Salena 837 Mandarincello and 837 Orangecello; Kodama's Umeshu

12 BOTTLES LONDON DRY GINBerkshire Botanical (50cl); Edelstahl; The Sweet Potato Spirit Co. Super Premium; Ferdinand's F Saar (50cl); Henstone Distillery Small Batch; Opihr Spices of the Orient; Wild Fox Distillery Twelve Bore; Muckross Wild Irish; Fior Handcrafted (50cl); Fords Gin; Anther; Avem Hippolais Small Batch (50cl)

Hornby - A collection of 14 x O gauge items including 2 x Pratts Motor Spirit tank wagons, a Trinidad Lake Asphalt tipping wagon, a break down crane, a Pennsylvania box van and similar others. They show signs of age and use and appear in Fair to Good condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Sky Guardians - Dragon Wings - A limited edition Sea Vixen Mk2 in Simon's Sircus Aerobatic Team 1968 livery in 1:72 scale, number 937 of only 1000 made and a KC-10 Extender and B-2 Spirit set in 1:400 scale # 55601. The Vixen has had some accessories previously stuck on which have now come off but appear to all be there. They appear in Good to Very Good condition in Good boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)

A COLLECTION OF COPPERWARE AND BRASS, comprising a copper spirit kettle with a wicker handle, large brass jam pan, copper bed warmer, copper saucepan and measuring jug, a copper pestle and mortar, two pairs of brass candle sticks, two tankards made from brass shell cases, etc. (14) (Condition Report: very well polished, good condition for age)

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SPIRIT DECANTER, possibly Stevens & Williams silver collar hallmarked R.P (Robert Pringle) London 1922 (1) (Condition report: good condition)

A Chinese brown jasper ‘sage’ snuff bottle, 19th century, carved in high relief with the figure of a boy seated holding an iron crutch amid rocks, before a gourd emanating the spirit of Li Tieguai, 5.8cm

A collection of various curiosities Including an H McNeill of Dublin, spirit level, gaming tokens, spectacles, buttons, and minor costume jewellery

ISLE OF MAN, 1999 & 2000 HARDBACK YEARBOOKS BOTH COMPLETE Mann Power and Spirit of Mann year books, both limited edition publications, and both complete. Within original cellophane packaging.

Beswick Horse Head Tucked 1547 & Royal Doulton Spirit of youth(2)

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich , Old Parr, Drambuie etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Chequers, Black Label etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Tribute, Findlaters etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Springbank, Johnnie Walker Black Label ashtrays & water jug, Harveys etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Parkers, Old Grand Highland, Bells etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Dewars, Bells, Ballantines etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Ballantines, Chivas, Bells, Tullamore Dew etc .These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, tullamore Dew, Springbank, Old Jamaica, Ballantines etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich , highland Shield, Royal Choice, Highland Mountain etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

A collection of Wade Ceramic Whiskey & Spirit Bottles /decanters to include Glenfiddich, Dimple, Novelty Marlboro Golf Theme item etc These were removed from the archives of the Wade factory and are possible prototypes or colour samples

Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy composition figure, marked 'Rolls Royce Motors Limited', measures approx 15cm tall

Late 19th / Early 20th century Silver Plated Spirit Kettle on Stand, complete with burner, marked DGC (Daniel George Collins), 32cm high together with Two 19th century Silver Plated Teapots

Early 20th century Silver Plated Spirit Kettle complete with burner, 38cm high

Large Quantity of Copper, Brass and metal ware including Brass Stick Stand, Brass Oil Lamp, Brass Spirit Kettle, GWR Carriage Lamp, Copper Horn, etc

Good lot of Silver Plated Items including a Large Oval Tray with foliate rim, Mappin & Webb Five Piece Tea Service including a Spirit Kettle, Vintage Cocktail Shaker, etc, plus some Copper including a Guernsey Milk Jug, etc

Beswick Spirit of Freedom 2689, in gloss palomino colourway (ears af), together with brown gloss Spirit of the Wind 2688 (2). Spirit of Wind in good condition with no obvious damage or restoration.

A trio of items to include Beswick Spirit of Affection, large Scrooge character jug and Royal Doulton figure Buttercup (3). In good condition, collection only.

Beswick horses to include brown shire 818, grey thoroughbred (13cm tall), a brown Shetland (ear af) and brown gloss Spirit of Freedom (4). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration, though Shetland is damaged to ear.