A large Derby figure of John Wilkes c.1765-70, standing and resting one hand on a square plinth, atop of which rests a scroll inscribed 'Bill of Rights', draped in a long pink cloak, a putto to his right, holding a Phrygian cap on the end of a stick and supporting a book titled 'Lock [sic] on Gov't', raised on a scrolled base, some good restoration, 31cm. Provenance: the collection of Aurea Carter. John Wilkes (1725-1797) was an English politician and radical journalist whose criticism of the King in his magazine The North Briton earned him a warrant for his arrest for libel in 1763. Citing parliamentary privilege, he was cleared of the charge and went on to become Lord Mayor of London in 1774.
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Designer pink tourmaline dress ring by Cassandra Goad, rub over set checkboard cushion cut pink tourmaline, estimated weight 6.20 carats, mounted in 18 ct yellow gold, hallmarked London 2003, bearing makers mark CGCondition Report: weight 8.9 gramsCassandra Goad is an independent jewellery designer based in Sloane Street, Chelsea,London, specialist in high end luxury jewellery and gemstones.on ring stick ring measures as size H due to pips but will comfortably fit a ring size M
Aquamarine set bar brooch, set with an oval cut aquamarine, estimated weight 1.30 carats, in 9 ct yellow gold, 6 x 0.8cm, with a pearl and rose cut diamond stick pin and a fresh pearl necklace with a silver clasp, 32.5cm in lengthCondition Report: 9 ct gross weight 4.6 gramspearl necklace clasp is slightly mishapen
A group of eight stick pins, including a ruby set stick pin, another with a circular black onyx head, both testing as 18 ct, a large cabochon cut red paste pin, testing as 15 ct, one Victorian set with a seed pearl, another with larger pearl, a rose cut diamond and one with a small red paste stone and wire work detail, all in 9 ct and a gilt metal paste stick pinCondition Report: 18 ct weight 4.4 gramsCircular black onyx pin is set with several holes which should have stones mounted in, all stones apart form the onyx are missing15 ct weight 5 grams9 ct gross weight 5.7 grams
Antique silver and costume jewellery, including a paste star brooch, enamel bangle, three gem set rings, two matching blue enamel brooches, a marcasite ring, a swallow pin, five pendant charms, a bull earring, another stick pin and two further brooches, two three pence coins, one mounted, belly dancer bell necklace and anklet and a fringe necklace all tested as silver, together with a silver plated charm bracelet with a mixture of silver and silver plated charms attached and four loose silver plated charms and a gilt metal micro mosaic pinCondition Report: Silver gross weight (excluding mixed metal charm bracelet) 193.4 gramsCharm bracelet gross weight 74 grams
Georgian moss agate ring, central moss agate panel 13 x 11mm, set with a border of amethysts, set in closed backs, mounted in 15 ct, ring size I Condition Report: weight 2.7 grams A few light scratches to moss agate visible under loupe inspectionOne amethyst missing and appears one is a later replacement, four of the stones are chippedShank is oval measures G on ring stick however fits size I
A mixed lot of jewellery, comprising an early 20th century ruby and half pearl floral spray brooch, a ruby and pearl stick pin, a sapphire and half pearl set ring(one pearl missing), an abstract yellow precious metal ring, stamped ‘14k’, a coral coloured cabochon and pearl set necklace and ring suite, the pendant stamped ‘9CT’, a red glass and white stone set suite, a white metal swag necklace and ear pendant suite and two brooches, ring sizes I½, J, J½, and M respectively. (9) £200-£300
A collection of antique jewels, first, three late 18th century graduated drops, joined to form a jewelled fob, each set with a pear-shaped aquamarine, topaz or amethyst, foiled and closed-back settings throughout, mounted in gold; second, a late 18th century drop, the pear-shaped cluster set throughout with vari-cut rock crystal and paste, hook fitting to reverse, foiled and closed-back setting; third, a gem-set brooch, converted from an 18th century jewel, set throughout with vari-cut rock crystal and paste, foiled and closed-back setting, mounted in silver and gold; fourth, a Regency Corallium rubrum coral bead stick pin, mounted in gold; fifth, a Regency stick pin, designed as a walking cane, the handle above a red enamelled pin; sixth, a Regency stick pin, the tortoiseshell carved to form a lady’s boot, with studded detail, mounted in gold, various lengths. (6) £300-£400 --- Please note coral and tortoiseshell are covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and trade restrictions
A BOX CONTAINING A NUMBER OF MILITARIA ITEMS AND COINS AS FOLLOWS:- Military Pacing Stick, brass fittings, two Indian/Nepal Kukri knives in scabbards 'tourist style pieces', three African Short stab spears, two metal, one wooden, a metal tin on wooden feet containing a 1939 dated Field dressing WWII, two small pin badges photo images, Bosuns whistle crows foot markings WWI Victory medal named 33846 Pte. J.T.Clarke, Devon Regiment, together with eleven some boxed QEII Commemorative coins
A YIXING ZISHA FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL, 17TH-18TH CENTURYChina, late Ming to early Qing dynasty. The finely modeled clay body is of a deep brown tone with shades of caramel brown throughout. Some highlights, such as the many holes in his gown, are neatly picked out in black lacquer.Condition: Superb condition with some old wear, soiling and minor firing flaws. The figure may once have held a separate stick or pole. The hardwood base is attached to the statue and may only be removed by a professional (we will under no circumstance attempt to remove it, even though a signature or inscription may be situated on the underside). The base shows significant traces of use and its lower section is loose.Provenance: From an Austrian private collection. By repute acquired in the local market before 1980 and thence by descent in the same family.Weight: 2,258 g including the hardwood baseDimensions: 34.3 cm without the base and 38 cm with the baseThe immortal is shown standing with raddled gown and headgear. His face, with contemplative expression, is carved with pronounced eyes and a crisply rendered beard, to which his gnarled hands and feet are in stark contrast. Carved hardwood base with four feet and finely incised lappet border in slight relief, dating to the later Qing dynasty. (2)Auction result comparison: Compare with a related Yixing Zisha figure of Shakyamuni from the same period at Christies New York, in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, on 16 September 2016, lot 1339, sold for a hammer price of USD $40,000.宜興紫砂仙人像,十七至十八世紀中國,明末清初。造型精美,紫砂成深棕色調,整個為焦糖棕色。一些亮點,比如袍子上的許多大孔,讓人物塑造更加生動。品相:狀況極佳,有磨損,弄髒和輕微的燒傷瑕疵。人物可能曾經用單獨的棍子或桿子固定。硬木底座固定在雕像上,只能由專業人員拆除(在任何情況下我們都不會嘗試拆除,即使底部可能有簽名或題詞),底座也顯示出明顯的使用痕跡,其下部很鬆散。來源:奧地利私人收藏,據説1980年前購於當地市場,自此保存在同一家族至今。重量:含硬木底座總重2,258 克尺寸:34.3 厘米不含底座,38 厘米含底座
A PAIR OF CAPARISONED ELEPHANT JOSS STICK HOLDERSChina, 1900-1920. Each hand-painted and printed all over, the caparison with floral decor. Integrated joss stick holder at the very top of the saddle.Condition: Good condition with expected surface wear and minor scratches. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1305 and 1414 g Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm
WW2 British RAF Sweetheart Brooch with "Per Ardua ad Astra" pendant: two RAF pilots wing style pendants only and two enamel RAF wing badges with fold over clips: RAFA lapel badge: Air league of the British Empire lapel badge, enamel chipped: Post war 2nd Tatical Air Force stick pin, German made: Queen's Crown RAF wing set with glass stones: modern WAAF lapel badge. (10)
WW2 Third Reich metal insignia: RAD enamel lapel stick pin with makers mark "A.TH" along with RADJ mark, good enamel: HJ Sportsfest badge 1936 maker marked "Fechler, Bernsbach/SA": plastic WHW Army Standards collection badge marked on reverse "We1" "DRGM" and "Schutzen-und Kraftschutzen": single Luftwaffe enlisted mans collar rank gull, complete with both pins, VSR makers mark: Prussian State cap cockade complete with both lugs: Badge for Civilian Employees of the Luftwaffe, pin backed, no makers mark. (6)
Miscellaneous small silver and other items,including a small oval silver tray, a miniature taper stick, a matchbox holder, a small fluted circular box with hinged cover, a four-division toast rack, a small oval pill box, a shell bowl caddy spoon and a shovel caddy spoon and a pair of plain white metal bowls, together with a plated wine taster (11),approx 13oz
This is a free-blown glass walking stick with a white colored interior and red and blue swirled detail running down the entire piece. The staff is lengthy and has a bulb like head. This piece has a length of 45 inches. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
This is a free-blown glass walking stick with a white colored interior and red and blue swirled detail running down the entire piece. The staff is lengthy and has a bulb like head. This piece has a length of 29 1/2 inches. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
This is a free-blown glass walking stick with a white colored interior and red and blue swirled detail running down the entire piece. The staff is lengthy and has a bulb like head. This piece has a length of 49 inches. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
This is a free-blown glass walking stick with a white colored interior and thin red and blue swirled detail running down the entire piece. The staff is lengthy and has a bulb like head. This piece has a length of 41 1/2 inches. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
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