King Louis XIV document signed Louis countersigned by his Chief Minister Jean Baptiste Colbert. renewing the powers of the governor of the city and chateau of Brest, 1 page large oblong folio on vellum. Pencil annotation Versailles 6 August 1691. Measures 19 x 11 inches. Some age toning, otherwise in good order. Louis XIV 5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715, known as Louis the Great, Louis le Grand or the Sun King, Roi Soleil, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. Starting at the age of 4, his reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country in European history. In the age of absolutism in Europe, Louis XIVs France was a leader in the growing centralization of power. Louis began his personal rule of France in 1661, after the death of his chief minister, the Italian Cardinal Mazarin. An adherent of the concept of the divine right of kings, which advocates the divine origin of monarchical rule, Louis continued his predecessors work of creating a centralized state governed from the capital. He sought to eliminate the remnants of feudalism persisting in parts of France and, by compelling many members of the nobility to inhabit his lavish Palace of Versailles, succeeded in pacifying the aristocracy, many members of which had participated in the Fronde rebellion during Louis minority. By these means he became one of the most powerful French monarchs and consolidated a system of absolute monarchical rule in France that endured until the French Revolution. Louis encouraged and benefited from the work of prominent political, military, and cultural figures such as Mazarin, Colbert, Louvois, the Grand Condé, Turenne, and Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, as well as André Charles Boulle, Molière, Racine, Boileau, La Fontaine, Lully, Marais, Le Brun, Rigaud, Bossuet, Le Vau, Mansart, Charles and Claude Perrault, and Le Notre. Under his rule, the Edict of Nantes, which granted rights to Huguenots, was abolished. The revocation effectively forced Huguenots to emigrate or convert in a wave of dragonnades, which managed to virtually destroy the French Protestant minority. During Louis reign, France was the leading European power, and it fought three major wars: the Franco-Dutch War, the War of the League of Augsburg, and the War of the Spanish Succession. There were also two lesser conflicts: the War of Devolution and the War of the Reunions. Warfare defined the foreign policy of Louis XIV, and his personality shaped his approach. Impelled "by a mix of commerce, revenge, and pique", Louis sensed that warfare was the ideal way to enhance his glory. In peacetime he concentrated on preparing for the next war. He taught his diplomats that their job was to create tactical and strategic advantages for the French military. Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Torcy, 1665-1746. Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Torcy, generally called Colbert de Torcy, was the namesake of his uncle, Jean Baptiste Colbert, Le Grand Colbert, Louis Chief Advisor and Minister of Finance and the Father of Mercantilism - for whom the title of Torcy was created. He was also the son of Charles Colbert, Louis Minister of Foreign Affairs; the young Marquis de Torcy had a heady pedigree. Colbert de Torcy was a brilliant and precocious legal student. Following the death of his father and uncle Torcy proved himself so able that in 1689 Louis XIV granted him the right to succeed to his fathers position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he held until Louis death. He negotiated some of the most important treaties towards the end of Louis XIVs reign, notably the treaty, 1700 that occasioned the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714, in which the dying Charles II of Spain named Louis XIVs grandson, Philippe, Duc d'Anjou, heir to the Spanish throne, eventually founding the line of Spanish Bourbons. Torcy was the guiding spirit of French diplomacy at the series of international conferences that resulted in the Treaty of Utrecht, 1713 and the Treaty of Rastatt, 1714. Colbert de Torcy was concerned with professionalizing the conduct of diplomacy. He instituted an Académie Politique to train young professionals in the equivalent of a foreign service bureaucracy: it did not survive his retirement, but his establishment at Versailles of a centralized diplomatic archive, 1710 has been a service to historians. The aged king, recognizing that Torcy had been a de facto Secretary of State, named him such in his will. But when Louis died in 1715, his will was broken by the Regent, Philippe Duc d'Orléans, who deprived Torcy of any political power and he settled into a long but vociferous retirement. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95
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*Rolls-Royce Showroom Mascot. An excellent interpretation of the Spirit of Ecstasy originally designed by Charles Sykes and registered as a design in 1911. Standing 26 1/2-inches (67cm) high, the nicely patinated lacquered finished bronze statue stands on a circular black marble and lacquered dais, with a signature of the artist positioned at the rear heel. Highly detailed with flowing robes, facial expression and swept-back hair. In good condition. (1)
*Shell. A four-colour double-sided enamel sign with a rectangular base measuring 25 1/2 x 61cm (10 x 24-inches) with a circular central image bringing the maximum height to 45cm (17 3/4-inches). The lettering reads 'STOP' in red over a white gloved hand on a black background, 'Shell Spirit/Shell Oils - & Fill Up Here With Shell' against a vivid yellow background with red border lining. Some chips to the edges, especially to the left-hand and lower edges and to the word 'fill', but generally sound. (1)
*'Spirit of Serenity' by Charles Sykes (1875-1950). Finished in nickel-silver over bronze, a rare depiction of a nude woman in a standing pose, stamped Charles Sykes at the base of the tall cylindrical dais. A similar design was offered by Louis Betti in France in the early 1920s. Display-mounted, 6-inches (15cm) high (1)
1923 Rolls-Royce 40-50hp. Coachwork on Springfield manufactured Rolls-Royce, dated November 1923, 31pp, 4to size, with superb tonal images of various body styles, to include the Phaeton, Roadster, Touring Phaeton, Cabriolet, Limousine, Sedan, Brougham and others. Highly detailed text, vignettes of interiors, prices of each, together with specifications. A highly delightful publication in excellent condition with an uncut black card, cord-tied cover decorated with a silver embossed Spirit of Ecstasy over a Rolls-Royce logo (1)
Black's Colour Guides. Sussex, painted by Wilfrid Ball, 1906, Wessex, painted by Walter Tyndale, 1906, Essex, painted by L. Burleigh Bruhl, 1909, Malta, painted by Vittorio Boron, 1910, Cambridge, painted by William Matthison, 1907, Kent, painted by W. Biscombe Gardner, 1907, The Royal Navy, painted by Norman L. Wilkinson, 1907, London Vanished and Vanishing, painted & described by Philip Norman, 1905, London to the Nore, painted and described by W.L. and Mrs. Wyllie, 1905, colour plates to each volume, all original pictorial cloth gilt, generally in clean, bright condition (a few volumes very slightly rubbed to extremities), together with other Black's colour guides, including The Spirit of Paris by Frankfort Sommerville, 1913, War Impressions by Mortimer Menpes, reprinted 1903, Argentina Past & Present by W.H. Koebel, 1914, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, painted by Sutton Palmer, 1920, Belgium, painted by A. Forestier, 1908, George Morland, by Walter Gilbey and E.D. Cuming, 1907, Oxford, painted by John Fulleylove, 1903, Hampshire, painted by Wilfrid Ball, 1909, etc., all original pictorial or decorated cloth gilt, generally in good or very good condition, all 8vo (24)
Black's Colour Guides. Malta, painted by Vittorio Boron, 1910, Russia, painted by F. De Haenen, 1913, Venice by Mortimer Menpes, 1904, Greece, painted by John Fullelove, 1906, Sicily, painted by Alberto Pisa, 1911, Hungary, painted by Adrian and Marianne Stokes, 1909, Norway by Nico Jungman, 1905, Pompeii, painted by Alberto Pisa, 1910, St. Petersburg, painted by F. De Haenen, 1910, Bulgaria, The Dolomites, painted by E. Harrison Compton, 1913, The Spirit of Paris by Frankfort Sommerville, 1913, Florence & Some Tuscan Cities, painted by Colonel R.C. Goff, circa 1905, all 1st editions, together with other Black's colour guides, including The Alps, Italy, Canary Islands, Northern Spain, Switzerland, Southern Spain, Moscow, The Lake of Geneva, Cote d'Emeraude, Germany, Paris, Naples, Provincial Russia, The Riviera, etc., all original decorative cloth, Malta volume with original dust wrapper, generally in good clean condition (some volumes very slightly rubbed to extremities and several lightly faded to spines), all 8vo (41)
Sale Item: BRASS SPIRIT KETTLE (AF) Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%
A George II silver tea kettle, on spirit heater stand, by Paul De Lamerie, having chased leaf and floral decoration above an engraved armorial, the stand with ribbon and swag cast frieze, raised on shell feet, London 1740, 32cm high overall with the hinged handle upright, 63ozs., (see back cover illustration)
A large collection of various electro plated items, to include a tea kettle on spirit heater stand, a cafe au lait set, an egg coddler on spirit heater stand, (incomplete), a foliate engraved plated biscuit barrel, three piece plated tea set, various toast racks, a pair of plated berry spoons and a silver candlestick, (damaged)
Early 20th Century oak three bottle tantalus with silver plated mounts containing four hobnail cut glass spirit decanters with facet stoppers. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: No chips on the glass decanters, but discoloured. No key, but does open (unlocked). Wood is bleached - needs re-varnishing.
AN ART NOUVEAU DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1890The scrolling openwork brooch set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 0.90ct total, width 3.2cm Art Nouveau was the first truly international design movement. It was popular between 1890-1910, during the period known as the belle époque. Jewellery was one of the most important expansions of this movement and the industry underwent a stylistic revolution.Soft, sinuous lines and organic forms inspired by flora and fauna characterise the jewellery of this period. To decorate these natural motifs, jewellers favoured the use of smaller gemstones rather than larger, more dramatic diamonds as seen in the previous centuries. A preference for delicate colours led jewellers to experiment with semiprecious stones, such as agate, moonstone, aquamarine, as well as new materials like horn, molded glass, ivory and some metals. New techniques such as enamelling were important for the expression of colour.The decorative femininity and elegance of this period could be beautifully described through pastel enamels, miniature gemstones, and curved metal lines, making jewellery the perfect medium to express the spirit of the Art Nouveau.
A SAPPHIRE AND ETERNITY RING, BY FAVEROSet with a continuous row of baguette-cut sapphires weighing 6.81cts total, within mysterious setting, mounted in 18K gold, signed Favero, with maker's mark, with Italian assay mark, ring size M½Favero JewelleryFavero was established in 1973 by Mariano Favero in Bassano del Grappa in the northeast of Italy, an area famous for the working of gold throughout the centuries. Despite increasing worldwide recognition Favero’s workshop remains true to the spirit and production techniques of the traditional craft centre, creating pieces characterized by discipline and balance. Today Favero works mainly in 18ct gold with the finest quality diamonds as well as precious gems, crafting powerful, colourful collections, appreciated for their elegance and originality.
SELECTION OF WOODWORKING TOOLS AND OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS to include Smallwood of Birmingham heavy quality, early 20th Century rosewood and brass spirit level, 15" (38cm) long and a similar quality set square, a very long reach screwdriver with hardwood handle, a specialist heavy duty cylindrical brass spring balance to weigh fire extinguishers, a pair of opera glasses in case, etc.
UNBRANDED PROPRIETARY STEAM POWERED HORIZONTAL PISTON ENGINE, the boiler powering two large pistons surmounted each by an oil reservoir mounted on a drilled Meccano type red metal plate/base with residue of manufacturers label TOGETHER WITH SPIRIT BURNER and brass ton dish/funnel, base 11" (28cm) wide
An Edwardian silver spirit kettle and stand Of conventional form, with a fluted lower body and a reeded handle, with a domed lid and carved ebonised finial, raised on a pierced stand with four paw feet, with a burner, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1905, height on stand 31cm, weight approx. 40oz
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