A Sèvres large part dinner service, circa 1792-93Decorated with a gilt radial motif with blue and gilt dots within a gilt-edged blue-ground circular band with gilt foliate scrollwork, the shaped rims with radial blue and gilt dots under a similar blue-ground band, comprising:118 plates (assiette à osier, 25.7cm diam.);24 soup plates (24.2cm diam.);four shaped square dishes (compotier carré, 20.5cm wide);four shell-shaped dishes (compotier coquille, 22.5cm wide);four oval dishes (compotier ovale, 27.4cm long);four circular deep dishes (compotier rond, 20.3cm diam.);two footed sugar bowls, covers and stands (probably sucrier de 'nouvelle forme');two oval butter tubs, covers and stands (beurrier ovale [one restored and fixed to the stand]);one additional oval stand and restored cover;two lobed large circular dishes (28cm diam.);two large circular bowls (saladier, 26cm diam.);one medium circular bowl (22.5cm diam.);two deep circular bowls (18.6cm diam.);twelve bouillon cups and covers (pot à jus, [one with broken handle]), together with one Paris porcelain (Boyer) plate, 19th century, interlaced LL monograms enclosing date letters pp and qq, interlaced LL monograms in blue, various painter's marks, incised marks (minor restoration, minor chips and wear) (203)Footnotes:Provenance:By family repute purchased by Hugues-Bernard Maret, 1st Duc de Bassano (1 May 1763 – 13 May 1839);English Private Collection since the 19th century; thence by descent A number of services of this pattern, called 'pois bleu', were purchased from the factory by Madame Lefebvre, a Paris dealer, in 1792 and 1793; see David Peters, Sèvres Plates and Services of the 18th Century (2005, revised edition 2015), IV and V, nos. 92-6, 92-8, 92-16, 93-1 and 93-6.Hugues-Bernard Maret, Duke of Bassano (Duc de Bassano), was a French statesman, diplomat and journalist. He was a devoted statesman under Napoleon Bonaparte, and became his Secretary, and then Secretary of State shortly after Napoleon's return from Egypt. In 1804, he became Minister; in 1807, he was created Count; and in 1809, he was granted the title of Duc de Bassano, one of the titles with the status of duché grand-fief in Napoleon's Kingdom of Italy. This was a rare hereditary honour, which gives an insight into how well respected his work was by the Emperor.The Duc de Bassano remained close to Napoleon, and accompanied the Emperor through most of his campaigns. In the spring of 1811, the Duc de Bassano became Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this capacity he showed his ability and devotion to Napoleon Bonaparte, concluding the treaties between France and Austria and between France and Prussia, which preceded the French invasion of Russia in 1812. He was with Napoleon through the greater part of that campaign, and after the major defeat, helped to prepare the new forces with which Napoleon waged the equally unsuccessful campaign of 1813 against the Sixth Coalition. In November 1813 Napoleon replaced Maret with Armand, Marquis of Caulaincourt, but Maret remained with Napoleon as his private secretary through the campaign of 1814, as well as during that of 1815.After the restoration of the Bourbons, Maret was exiled. He retired to Graz, where he occupied himself with literary work. In 1820 he was allowed to return to France. After the July Revolution of 1830, King Louis-Philippe elevated him as a Peer of France and in November 1834 Maret even served a short time as Prime Minister of France. He died at Paris in 1839.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Meissen group emblematic of Music, late 19th centuryAfter the 18th century model by M. V. Acier, with three putti wearing draperies and holding various instruments, a music stand in front of one, seated or standing on rockwork, the base edged with moulded classical friezes, 23cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised model number N.10 (some losses and old restoration)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gilt-metal and Samson porcelain ink stand, 19th centuryThe scrollwork base applied with a Samson porcelain winged putto between two gilt-metal ink pots with covers, a scrolling foliate branch ending in a candle sconce at the back applied with small porcelain flowers, 20cm long, 12cm high, the figure with Samson mark in underglaze-blue to rear of base (some restoration to putto) (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Meissen Group of 'School for Love', second half 19th centuryAfter the model by M.V. Acier and J.C. Schönheit of 1777, depicting Cupid in the centre standing on a pedestal and inscribing a book on a stand on a pedestal applied with flower swags, attended by a lady kneeling behind him and five figures of young women and children seated around the rocky base, 29cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue above three incised marks, incised model number F.74, impressed numeral (Cupid's right arm restuck, left hand and forearm of one figure at back of base restored)Footnotes:See T.H. Clarke, Marcolini Meissen Figures, Engraved by Friedrich Elsasser 1785-1792, in Mitteilungsblatt der Keramikfreunde der Schweiz 103 (1988), no. 79, for the entries in Acier's work records relating to the group.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Meissen yellow-ground part tea service, circa 1735Painted in purple camaieu with Kauffahrtei scenes of merchants and their wares by a quayside, as well as estuary and river scenes. on the saucers within iron-red concentric circles and on the remaining pieces in quatrelobe reserves, further decorated with purple indianische Blumen insects and birds reserved on the yellow ground, comprising: a teapot and cover, a lobed quadrangular tea canister and cover, two teabowls and saucers and a lobed teapot stand, the tea canister: 12cm high, crossed swords marks in blue and underglaze-blue, impressed Dreher's marks for Johann Gottlieb Kühnel, Gottfried Bergmann and Johann Christoph Pietzsch and another unidentified (spout of teapot slightly reduced, one teabowl with a haircrack) (9)Footnotes:Provenance:Brigitte Britzke Collection, Bad PyrmontLiterature:Meissener Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts aus Bad Pyrmonter Privatbesitz, exhibition catalogue (2002), p. 56;La Porcelana de Meissen en la Colección Britzke/Das Meissner Porzellan der Britzke-Sammlung, exhibition catalogue (2009), p. 78Exhibited:Museum im Schloss, Bad Pyrmont, Meissener Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts aus Bad Pyrmonter Privatbesitz, 28 November 2002 to 26 January 2003;Fundación Caja Segovia, La Porcelana de Meissen en la Colección Britzke 1709-1765, 16 July to 18 November 2009For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
19th/ early 20th century Western leather stock saddle with tooled decoration, wooden stirrups, eight plated conchos with tie strings, leather rifle holster and sheepskin lining and saddle bags, indistinct makers marks to cantle and fenders, 16.5", with oak stand and later leather holster beltCondition Report:Towel rail for display purposes only.
Hallmarked Silver Mounted Glass Condiment Bottles, a double cruet bottle (damage / repair), two hallmarked silver lidded pots with blue glass liners, a decorative stoppered scent bottle, a pair of hallmarked silver sugar tongs, of openwork design (splits), a plated egg cruet stand, cased christening knife / fork / spoon set :- One Tray
A SET OF FOUR SILVER AND SILVER GILT CANDLESTICKSROBERT WELCH, BIRMINGHAM 1971With circular sconces, beaded gilt stems and on circular spreading bases24.5cm (9 3/4in) high2062g (66.3 oz)Andrew J. and Styles D. 'Designer British Silver from Studios Established 1930 -1985', Antique Collector's Club 2015, p 484 for an illustration of a pair of identical candlesticks. Only five or six pairs of this design of candlestick were made.Condition Report: Marks are well struckTwo stand wellTwo wobbleNo engravingLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER CANDLESTICKSMATTHEW BOULTON, BIRMINGHAM 1821The circular sconces gadrooned and chased with foliage, tapering and reeded stems issuing from acanthus leaves, to conforming circular bases30cm (11 3/4in) highLoaded Condition Report: Marks are partially obscuredBoth stand well and trueNo engravingLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR INKSTANDEDWARD & JOHN BARNARD, LONDON 1853The shaped rectangular body with a tongue and dart border, two pen trays, on four foliate and lion paw feet, with a oil lamp to the centre with a serpent scroll handle, mounted on a rectangular plinth, flanked by two cylindrical inkwells with flame finials, chased with ram masks and husk swags34cm (13 1/2in) long1781g (57.25 oz) With two glass linersCondition Report: Marks are clear throughoutStands wellOne cover with split to stem, other with stem detachedRetaining nut to lamp missingOne of the inkwell rims is dented, not visible with coverNo engravingOne liner chippedSix retaining nuts missing beneath stand, so inkwells can moveLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
WENDY RAMSHAW CBE, AN 18 CARAT GOLD, GARNET AND FIRE OPAL ELEVEN RING STACK LONDON 1987 The eleven stackable rings one a polished band, the others with various shaped cabochon fire opals and garnets in collet settings, stamped with WR maker's mark, on an associated perspex ring standSize/dimensions: finger size O to O 1/2Gross weight: 18.2 gramsCondition Report: The rings have some light wear commensurate with use. The perspex stand has some scratches Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER NOVELTY PEPPER POTS MODELLED AS KNIGHT'S HELMETSGEORGE UNITE & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1876With a hinged visor and circular base7cm (2 3/4in) high125g (4 oz) Condition Report: Marks are clearHinges goodBoth stand wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A SET OF SIX SILVER AND SILVER GILT GOBLETSJUSSUF HUSSEIN ABBO, LONDON 1970With alternating silver and silver gilt bands, turned stems and on conical bases 14cm (5 1/2in) high1584g (50.95 oz) The Extel stakes at Goodwood was a handicap race over 11 furlongs for 3 year olds. The race ran from 1970 - 1990. The initial prize for winning the race was £10,000, rising to £30,000. The winner was also presented with a trophy, in the form or an ewer and two goblets designed by Jussuf Huessein Abbo. The ewer was handed back each year, but the goblets were retained by the winner. This lot is accompanied by race cards from the 1979 and 1981 races, which shows identical trophy cups on the front covers. Condition Report: Marks are well struckAll stand wellNo engravingSome rubbing and spotting to the gildingLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Simon Carroll earthenware stick stand / jardiniere dated 2005: Displayed in green and turquoise trailing glazes & geometric designs, with a painted artist's monogram SPC and dated 2005. Height 50cm. Exhibited - 'Simon Carroll (1964-2009) Expressionist Potter', V&A and Ruthin Craft Centre, 2015.
Late Victorian Period 1837 - 1901 Huge Silver Plated Keyless Desk Clock with Sterling Silver Display Stand with Leather Back. Hallmark London 1899, Maker William Comyns. Clock Size 6 Inches High & 4 Inches Wide, With Display Stand Size 6.5 x 4.5 Inches - 16.25 x 11.25 cms. Clock / Watch Excellent Condition, Includes Case / Dial / Movement - Please Confirm with Photo, Working at time of Cataloging.
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