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Lot 145
A Meissen figure of a boy with a cockerel, circa 1750Wearing a yellow bicorn hat, a white jacket decorated with indianische Blumen and purple trousers, holding a chicken in one arm and a walking stick in the other, the base moulded with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 15.6cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to the rear of the base (some restoration to chicken)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 176
A Cozzi group of a shepherd boy, circa 1775The boy wearing a yellow waistcoat, white shirt and puce dotted trousers, his left foot on some rockwork and holding a walking stick or shepherd's crook, a sheep standing beside the rocks, the base with purple-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves, 14cm high (small chips and minor restoration)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 355
A Very Rare Cased 20-Bore Flintlock Walking-Stick GunBy Joseph Egg, London, Circa 1820With round sighted barrel painted in imitation of bamboo and with detachable brass ferrule with iron button tip, made to lock into an iron sleeve at the breech, the blued sleeve signed along the tapered top flat, engraved with foliage on a punched ground, and decorated with a sportsman shooting at a boar in a landscape accompanied by his two hounds, the barrel and sleeve each with platinum-lined touch-hole, signed border engraved flat lock decorated with a trophy on the tail and with rainproof pan, foliate engraved 'French' cock working on a link to the blued mainspring, the latter also forming the steel-spring with roller, chequered figured rounded butt with blued D-shaped trigger-guard decorated with a martial trophy on the border engraved bow, border engraved steel mount for the figured take-down skeleton butt with sprung lever catch, the top tang engraved with foliage and signed 'J. Egg London', silver escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram, a Baron's coronet above, and retaining some original finish: in contemporary relined and refitted mahogany case (keyhole escutcheon missing) with accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with bevelled body, G. & J.W. shot-flask with white-metal nozzle, turnscrew, and attachable walking-stick handle with replacement wooden grip, the inside of the lid with maker's trade label (damaged) for circa 1816-1835, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 77.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal CollectionChristie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lot 152Joseph Egg was at 1 Piccadilly (corner of Piccadilly and Haymarket) from 1814 to 1834. See Claude Blair, The Egg Family, Part 1 and Part 1 (contd.)', The Journal of the Arms & Armour Society, vol. VII (1973), pp. 266-299 and 306-353For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
A Very Rare Brass-Mounted Horse-Measuring StickBy Robert Wogdon, Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, London, Dated 1765Of mahogany, the main stick in two parts each of rectangular section, the upper part inset along one side with a dated brass rule graduated from '1' to '4' [inches] representing '12-HANDS' to '18' [hands], and with a similar rule along the other side graduated from '12- INCHS' TO '34' [inches], the rectangular adjustable cross-bar signed in full on a brass plaque on one side, and with hinged wither bar to the left, and a steel securing screw on the right, surmounted by a further rectangular bar acting on a brass sleeve and with brass-mounted drop-shaped piercing for the lead plum-line, the latter adjusted against an internal ratchet and with sprung release-lever on a brass plate on the outside signed 'Wogdon' above 'Gunmaker' (2)112.5 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenanceClevedon Salerooms, Bristol, 9 September 2010, lot 607LiteratureBernard Dickens, 'Two Horse-measuring Sticks made by Robert Wogdon' in John O'Sullivan & De Witt Bailey, Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819, 2019, Appendix 1, pp. 304-308, illustrated in colourAnother example signed E. Newton, Grantham and almost certainly made by Wogdon is in the Science Museum, London (inv. no. 1995-1694)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 520
λ Three 18th century Chinoiserie fans, Qing Dynasty, the montures of ivory, the first with slender monture, carved and pierced in European style, has classical piercing to the gorge, featuring a central cartouche with entwined initials, the double leaf is painted to the recto with three main scenes and four small vignettes, the latter showing flowers, a sailing boat on the sea, a butterfly, and a duck swimming amongst reeds, the central painting depicts three oriental figures in a garden, a lady to the left feeding a fawn, the middle figure holding a stick from which dangles a circular game, perhaps, and the third person is holding an open fan, to the right, a couple in the garden with a colourful parrot on a perch, the lady holding a fixed fan possibly formed from peacock feathers, the gentleman in very stylised attire with hat, long drooping moustache, and yellow and blue robe, the last painting features a large painted vase filled with colourful flowers, the reserves, painted in dark brown, are decorated with grey and gold foliage and delicate swags, the verso is painted with a simple spray of pink and blue flowers, 25.5cm long; the second fan, mid-18th century, the ivory monture carved and pierced, the upper guards with a robed oriental man , the lower section and gorge sticks shaped at the shoulder and in three further bands, two of pierced ovals containing either a bloom or a geometric motif, the lower band slightly deeper but again quite geometric, double paper leaf is designed with three large shaped sections and one smaller, all showing oriental figures engaged in different outdoor activities, these sections are all bordered in gold, this also highlighting other designs of flowers and berries painted to the reserves, verso is well painted in very subtle shades with various floral species, 28.5cm long; and a very subtle example of an ivory fan, the slender guards lacquered in taupe with delicate stems and flowers, the gorge sticks are shaped to the lower section, above this, a simple Chinoiserie scene, painted in apricot, showing a couple in the outdoors with stylised trees and rocks, the pale double paper leaf depicts three household objects, incense burners, a side table supporting a vase, and a larger table with similar, verso painted with a delicate spray of orange berries, 28cm long (3)
Lot 522
λ Two 18th century ivory fans, an early 18th century ivory fan, the monture carved with male and female figures to the upper guard, the lower sections changing design to complement the floral gorge, each gorge stick is carved into gilded columns, around which meander green stems bearing flowers at three intervals, thus forming horizontal pink bands, the plant stems are designed to extend proud of the columns, quite a feat of carving, fitted with mother of pearl thumb guards and finished with a red stone to the rivet, the vellum leaf, mounted à l’Anglaise, features a countryside gathering of men and women, seemingly of upper and lower social status, perhaps celebrating the harvest, with refreshments laid on a solid wood table, in the background, various ruins and at least one large country residence, with tower, verso is painted with a band of flowers in pastel blue, pink and lilac, extending the length of the top edge, 24.5cm long; an 18th century gentleman’s fan, the plain dark green silk leaf edged with gold, the simple ivory monture is carved and pierced to the gorge in a classical design, 24.5cm long (2)
Lot 552
A Victorian mounted cane / walking stick, knop engraved Royal George, Sunk 1782, Raised 1840, with engraving of ship foundering, 91cm long, note: HMS Royal George was a ship of the line of the Royal Navy which sank on 29 August 1782 whilst anchored at Spithead off Portsmouth, with the loss of more than 800 lives, making it one of the most deadly maritime disasters in British territorial waters
Lot 510
A Canton Chinese wood brisé fan lacquered in black and decorated in gold, circa 1840, Qing Dynasty, the 19 inner sticks and two guards are quite opulently decorated with gold, some in relief, the guards with fish and butterflies, the stick tips and lower gorge with foliage and the centres both sides with figures undertaking various activities, stylised trees, and various buildings, 20cm long
Lot 1281
A George I hallmarked silver taper stick with turned knopped stem above square section base with re-entrant corners, London 1723, height 11cm, approx 3.2ozt/100.3g.Additional Information2mm split starting from the rim down the seam. Very slightly misshapen around the rim.Please refer to additional images.
Lot 1274
An Elizabeth II hallmarked silver triple sconce candelabrum, the sconces detachable to form a single candle stick, the base set on loaded spreading octagonal foot, Birmingham 1967, height 32cm.Additional InformationHallmarks slightly rubbed, makers mark slightly obscured but component parts in good condition, just light tarnishing and surface scratches.
Lot 1626
A sterling silver swizzle stick, length extended 13.3cm, and a silver mounted moustache brush, Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1919, length 9.6cm (2).Additional InformationSome of the tines of the swizzle stick very slightly misshapen; some of the brush bristles lost, yellowed, scratches, nicks.
Lot 472
A 9ct yellow gold enamel and seed pearl brooch of open form with leaf decorated central panel (af), and a yellow metal entwined serpent stick pin, length 5.75cm, combined approx 4.6g (2).Additional InformationThe enamel brooch is sadly broken to the central section where it has snapped away from the stem, also losses to the enamel at the lower portion of the stem and also around the edges of the leaves. General surface wear throughout. The serpent pin is unmarked but in good order.
Lot 26
A 9CT GOLD BRACELET WITH PADLOCK FASTENER the openwork rectangular cut corner links with padlock fastener, 9ct gold hallmarks for 1970, measuring 18cm long, together with a 9ct gold stick pin, the head stamped 9ct with small gypsy star set ruby to centre, a total gross weight of approx. 9.1 grams Condition Report : good, no obvious damage or repair to either minor wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
Lot 10
A 9 CARAT GOLD STICK PIN the head set with a small amethyst and two seed pearls, stamped 9C to pin, gross weight 0.9 grams, together with a rolled gold hollow slave bangle stamped inside 9ct silver lined Condition Report : Condition: stick pin good, bangle denting Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
Lot 1165
A conch pearl stick pin, the pink conch pearl is 10mm high, on twisted gold stickpin, 7cm high total Condition report: Pale pink conch pearl with attractive flame structure. The pearl with some abrasion/wear, which is not visible when the pin is being worn. Some adhesive visible to the base of the pearl.
Lot 1646
A Victorian Neo-Gothic oak stick barometer, 10cm ivorine register inscribed: J. Hughes, 21 & 22 London St., City & Ratcliffe, and flanked by a pair of Dry and Wet Bulb thermometers, architectural pediment above a pierced and carved frieze centred by a quatrefoil, foliate apron, 108cm long, c. 1860James Hughes was a fashionable carver and gilder who worked from 16, Queen Street, Ratcliff Cross, London, and founded a dynasty which survived the 19th century. He was working up until 1822. Ratcliff Cross was just east of the City, in Poplar, now marked by Ratcliff Cross St., E1.
Lot 321
The Acme Thunderer Whistle with string Lanyard. This small but very shrill whistle has been a favourite of trainers for years. With its fluctuating frequency, it is easily heard even in strong winds. Fitted with a no-stick pea, it will work after complete immersion in water and is unaffected by rainstorms and harsh weather. Comes with a simple lanyard. Nickel-plated brass.
Lot 281
A quantity of ceramics to include a Victorian-style blue and white porcelain umbrella stand, a quantity of blue and white ware, a Victorian moulded jardinière with stand in brown and cream glaze, a porcelain samovar with metal tap, etc. CONDITION REPORT The stick stand has hairline fracture and rim chip, the hairline runs down, round and back to opposing rim with further chips. The jardiniere is crazed throughout with various chips and cracks. There are too many items in this lot to provide a condition report for each piece.
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