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Lot 153
A set of four 20th century carved white marble and variegated composition stone term figures of the four seasonsin the manner of Pierre le Gros, the Elder the male and female torso figures holding their various attributes above tapering draped pilaster pedestals raised on swept square shallow plinth bases, some weathering and damages, 185cm high overall approximately (4)Footnotes:The personification of the four seasons was a common subject matter for many sculptors in the post Renaissance period and the French sculptor Pierre Le Gros the Elder (1629-1714) was one of the numerous sculptors who produced works using this theme. Le Gros's time was largely taken up with decoration of the palace and extensive gardens at Versailles producing works to the designs of designers such as Charles Le Brun whilst also collaborating with other sculptors of the Bâtiments du Roi. Le Gros's term statues of the four seasons are now in the permanent collection of the LouvrePlease note due to the size and weight of this lot, it will be displayed at our Bonhams New Bond Street premises as opposed to Bonhams Knightsbridge from Tuesday 8th February until post-sale on the Thursday 17th February when it will be removed to Cadogan Tate. Please refer to our website for further details on post-sale outside storage and charges if not collected within the free collection period.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 185
Iohannes Haughton (probably John Houghton, Irish, fl. 1741-1775): A mid 18th century sculpted white marble bust of Jonathan Swiftthe sitter looking to dexter wearing a cap over his curling long hair, his shoulders clad in drapery over an open chemise, mounted on a moulded square plate and plain square tablet socle inscribed SWIFT, and a further plain square tablet signed Iohannes Haughton Sculpt:, the whole raised on a later black painted composition and wood column pedestal and moulded square base, the bust, socle and signed square tablet, 84cm high, the pedestal, 134cm high (2)Footnotes:Please note that Robert Swift was the great great grandson of Jonathan Swift's uncle (Godwin Swift,1627-1695) and it was Godwin Swift who raised Jonathan when his own father died prematurely.ProvenanceRobert Swift Esq. (d. 1842), great great grandson of Jonathan Swift's uncle Godwin Swift, 1627-1695 who raised the writer when his own father died prematurely. By repute displayed at the Swift ancestral home, Swiftsheath, Kilkenny, Ireland. Presented in 1847 to Godwin Swift Esq., cousin of Robert Swift.Thence by descent to Godwin Swift Esq., grandfather of the present owner and author of a handwritten family record (one of a several) compiled between 1928 and 1940, whereby the bust is mentioned, possibly (by family tradition) via a George Swifte Ewbank Briggs Esq., who apparently also resided at the family home, Swiftsheath, until 1971. Thence by descent to the present vendor. Mention of the history of this bust and its sculptor John Houghton is made in the hand written family records of Godwin Swift, grandfather of the present vendor, where it can be traced back to his ancestor Robert Swift, who graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1776, was married in 1781 and died in 1842. In these records a suggestion is also made that Houghton's bust may have been derived from the plaster death mask taken from Swift at his passing. However, it is likely further archive research on the subject may bring something more conclusive to light. Copies of the relevant pages of the family records are available on request and can be viewed online at www.bonhams.com. The attribution to the Irish sculptor John Houghton relates to the name Iohannes, which is the Greek translation of Johannes, itself a translation of John and the Irish surname Haughton, which is derived from its English equivalent, Houghton.John Houghton is recorded in 'A Dictionary of Irish Artists' published in 1913 with the apparent following listing:'A clever artist working in Dublin in the middle of the eighteenth century, principally as a woodcarver. In 1741 the Dublin Society awarded him a premium of fifteen pounds for the best piece of sculpture submitted to them; and in 1742 twenty pounds for another piece, 'St Paul Preaching at Athens' after Raphael's cartoon. This, wood panel is now at Curraghmore, Co. Waterford.Houghton did the carved oak frame for Bindon's portrait of Swift in the Deanery house, St Patricks, and also collaborated with David Sheehan in the carving of some elaborate church monuments.In 1739, he and John Kelly were paid sixty pounds for work at Carton for the Earl of Kildare, 'the familile arms in ye Pediment in Ardbraccan stone with other decoration of boys, cornicopias, etc' (Account of book at Carton).He was living in Duke Street from about 1761 to 1775, in which latter year he probably died'As John Houghton apparently worked on the carving of a frame for Francis Bindon's portrait of Swift in 1735, which is now in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, it is possible that he may have decided to record Swift's likeness as a portrait bust around this time. However it is probably more likely that he may have carved the bust to commemorate the great writer and satirist after his death in 1745, possibly after seeing a likeness of the celebrated portrait bust of Swift by Louis Francois Roubiliac (Anglo-French, c. 1705-1762) in 1749 or sometime thereafter.For a similar bust, thought to be Swift and attributed to the Circle of Michael Rysbrack (Flemish, 1694-1770) see Christies, The Murnaghan Collection, 14th October 1991, lot 6.Jonathan Swift (Anglo-Irish, 1667-1745) was a satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet and Anglican cleric who went on to become Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 212
An unusual 19th century Continental parcel gilt white metal, enamel and semi-precious stone set cane-work covered liturgical carrying basketprobably Italian,, the basket probably used to transport a mitreof tapering oval form with leather covered swing handle decorated with oval brown and green cabochon stones, the lockable lid with pierced acanthus scroll repousse decoration centred by a diamond shaped lapis tablet flanked by oval green cabochons, the trellis decorated sides with applied vacant shield shaped cartouches, the inner wooden lid with applied Christian device depicting crossed hands (probably representing the stigmata) below a cross, the interior later lined with brocade, 44.5cm high overall For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 452
A pair of composition stone Gothic style finials converted to lampbaseseach of integral tapering crocketed form on square section panelled rectangular plinths and moulded square bases, later fitted for electricity, 51cm high not including fittings (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 629
An early 18th century shagreen cased travelling cutlery setspoon with marks for Richard Scarlett, London Knife, fork and spoon set, consisting of an agate handled knife and two tined fork, and a Hanoverian rat-tail spoon, 'SA' engraved to terminal; together with a Victorian silver 'clam form' nutmeg grater, by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1856, textured outer surfaces, hinged opening to reveal a hinged grater; a Georgian silver mote spoon, circa 1720, with pierced bowl and pointed stem, and a silver spoon, Robert Edgar Stone, Edinburgh 1971, with fig-shaped bowl and spiral stem. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 756
Anglo-Zulu War interest: a 19th century South African silver-plated and ivory presentation trowelJ Pardy, Durban circa 1883 With turned ivory handle monogrammed 'HEB' for Sir Henry Ernest Bulwer, the Lieutenant-Governor of Natal during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the blade inscribed 'Presented to his Excellency Sir H E Bulwer KCMG Governor on his laying the foundation stone of the Town Hall, Durban, South Africa, Feb 1st 1883', the coat of arms and motto for Durban above, with 'Borough of Durban, Colony of Natal South Africa - Incorporated 1854' circling the image, and to the rear 'E Pickering, Mayor', length 33cm.Footnotes:Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne Bulwer, CMG (1864) KCMG (1874) GCMG (1883), was born on the 11 December 1836. He was educated at Charterhouse, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Sir Bulwer was Official Resident in the Ionian Islands under the Lord High Commissioner (1860-1864); Private Secretary to his uncle, the Ambassador at Constantinople (1865), and Receiver-General of Trinidad (1866). He administered the Government of Dominica (1867-1869) and was Governor of Labuan and Consular-General in Borneo (1871-1875); Lieutenant-Governor of Natal (1875-1880); Governor of Natal and Special Commissioner for Zulu Affairs (1882-1885) and High Commissioner in Cyprus (1886-1892). Bulwer died on the 30 September 1914.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.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
Lot 551
Antique diamond three stone ring with three old cut diamonds in gold claw setting on gold shank. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.5cts. Ring size L½.Condition report: Centre stone measures approximately 6.4mm x 6.4mm x 4.8mm and estimated to weigh approximately 1.25cts. The two smaller stones measure approximately 5.1-5.3mm x 3.58mm (estimated to weigh approximately 0.62cts) and approximately 5.0-5.2mm x 3.7mm (estimated to weigh approximately 0.63cts). The clarity of diamonds is very good, no inclusions visible when viewed with a 10X loupe. There is no obvious draw of colour but this is very difficult to establish due to the yellow gold setting. Gross weight approximately 4 grams.
Lot 552
Diamond single stone ring with a brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 1.95-2cts, in eight claw setting on plain shank. Ring size L.Condition report: The stone measures approximately 8-8.05mm x 4.9mm (depth difficult to measure due to the setting) and estimated to weigh approximately 1.95cts. Clarity is very good with no obvious inclusions when examined with a 10x loupe, one minute clear feather/fissure? near a claw (approximately 1.5mm surface reaching). The stone has not been examined out of the setting therefore it's difficult to estimated colour and clarity. The diamond is a very lively bright stone with no obvious draw of colour, estimated H/I colour. Not hallmarked, probably platinum. Gross weight approximately 5.72grams.
Lot 553
Princess cut diamond ring, the certificated stone weighing 1.07cts in platinum four claw setting with channel set princess cut diamonds to the shoulders on platinum shank, estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.55cts. Ring size N. Accompanied by a British Gemmological Institute Diamond Certificate dated London 25th January 2007 stating the stone to weigh 1.07ct, colour grade G, clarity grade VVS2. Receipt of purchase from Berridges, Ipswich 21/8/2009 for £8200.
Lot 565
Early Victorian diamond and emerald ring with a central cushion shape old cut diamond flanked by four emeralds and two further old cut diamonds with gold cannetille work setting and shoulders. Ring size L.Condition report: The ring is in very good condition commensurate with age. No obvious signs of any damage or repairs. The stones are all original to the ring and in good condition commensurate with age. The central diamond measures approximately 5.3 x 4.5mm and of reasonably good colour and clarity. The emeralds measure approximately 3.3 x 2.5mm. The two smaller diamonds at each end are of poorer colour and clarity than the principal stone in the centre. No hallmarks. Gross weights 2.7 grams.
Lot 578
Diamond cluster ring, the square cluster with a central round brilliant cut diamond flanked by baguette cut diamonds and four clusters of further brilliant cut diamonds, pavé set brilliant cut diamonds to the shoulders, estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.95cts. Ring size R½.Condition report: Good condition. The central stone measures 6.7mm diameter x 3.8mm, estimated to weigh approximately 1.04cts, estimated colour K/L, estimated clarity SI2/I1. The other stones are all lively bright well matched stones and of good colour and clarity. Gross weight approximately 7.3 grams.
Lot 595
Late Victorian diamond and sapphire three stone ring with an oval mixed cut blue sapphire measuring approximately 7.1mm x 6.6mm x 4.15mm, flanked by two old cut diamonds in carved gold setting with rose cut diamond accents to the claws. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1ct. Ring size N.Condition report: The ring is in good condition commensurate with age. The claws and setting seem secure. The ring we believe dates to the late 19th century and was formely the property of the vendors late Aunt. The sapphire is in good condition with only very light surface abrasions to the facets. There is an even distribution of colour throughout the stone. The stone has not been tested for natural origin / enhancement. The diamonds are of good colour and clarity. The band is not Hallmarked but believed to be 18ct gold. total gross weight approximately 3.8 grams.
Lot 599
Diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.50cts in claw setting on 14ct gold shank. Ring size P.Condition report: The old cut diamond measures approximately 5.18mm x 4.95mm x 3.70mm, good colour and clarity. A lively bright stone. Setting and shank in good condition commensurate with age. Gross weight approximately 2.8 grams.
Lot 631
Diamond single stone ring with an old brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.50cts in platinum setting with further diamonds to shoulders on 18ct yellow gold shank. Ring size K.Condition report: A lively bright stone, good colour, estimated clarity SI2/I1, one claw is worn. The setting and shank appears to be in good condition commensurate with age and daily wear. Needs a clean. Not hallmarked but stamped '18ct Plat', circa 1930/1950. Gross weight approximately 2.2 grams.
Lot 636
Edwardian diamond gypsy ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.6ct in rub-over setting on 18ct yellow gold shank. Ring size N½.Condition report: The ring is in very good condition commensurate with age. The shank bears London hallmarks for 18ct and makers mark- B.H. Co, there is no date letter present but we believe the ring to be circa. 1900. There are no obvious signs that it has been re-sized but it may have been. The interior of the band is also engraved with a postcode. The stone is a very lively bright white stone, with no obvious draw of colour. There are no obvious inclusions when viewed with a 10x optical loop. Colour and clarity is difficult to estimate due to the setting but our opinion would be that it is Colour H/I and VS clarity, the edge of the stone cannot be examined due to mount. Total gross weight, 4.7 grams.
Lot 638
Antique diamond five stone ring with five graduated old cut diamonds in platinum claw setting on 18ct yellow gold shank, size M½, together with an old cut diamond solitaire ring, size L½.Condition report: One is stamped 18ct, 2.1 grams total gross weight, the other is unmarked and weighs 1.9 grams
Lot 643
Group of gold jewellery to include a LIP wristwatch, Corsica gold pendant and earrings, and predominately French gold jewelleryCondition report: Corsica gold pendant on chain and earrings - presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 7.8 gramsFrench gold leaf brooch, eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 3.6 grams French gold cross pendant with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 3.48 grams French gold cross pendant on chain, pendant with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 1.14 grams Two French gold wedding rings with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 4.95 grams gold wedding ring - not marked - weighs approximately 4.8 grams blue stone ring with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 1.93 grams rope twist ring stamped 14 k weighs approximately 0.88 grams French brooch with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 1.34 grams three pairs of French gold and cultured pearl earrings with eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 5.5 grams LIP gold wristwatch on leather strap, case has the eagles head control marks presumed to be 18ct gold- weighs approximately 9 gross including the leather strap and movement.pair of cultured pearl stud earrings - possibly not gold 1 gram.
Lot 650
Art Deco blue zircon single stone ring with round mixed cut blue zircon measuring approximately 10mm-10.25mm diameter in platinum claw setting on 18ct white gold shank. Ring size L.Condition report: The blue zircon has light surface scratches and small hips/abrasions to the facets and culet. Setting and shank in good condition. Shank stamped 'PLAT 18CT' Gross weight approximately 3.0 grams
Lot 658
Group of jewellery to include an Edwardian rose gold compass fob, 14ct gold emerald ring, gold and pink stone ring, 18ct gold and enamel mural/naval crown brooch, Art Deco white and yellow gold and black onyx diamond set bar brooch, Victorian comet brooch, a gold and amethyst bar brooch and a 1920s 'fairy' pendant on chain and two gold and garnet cross pendants
Lot 680
Old cut diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.80cts in rubover setting on wide 18ct gold band. Ring size P½.Condition report: The diamond is a lively bright stone and of good colour and clarity, no obvious draw of colour and no inclusions visible when viewed with a 10x loupe. Unable to examine the edge of the stone. Setting and shank in good condition commensurate with age. Gross weight approximately 5.1 grams.
Lot 686
Platinum and diamond ring with a central band of graduated old cut diamonds flanked by a border of graduated single cut diamonds to each side, on tapered platinum shank. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.8cts. Ring size L½.Condition report: There is one stone missing. One diamond is chipped. The rest of the stones are well matched and generally of good colour and clarity. Not hallmarked. Gross weight approximately 8.6 grams.
Lot 698
Art Deco diamond single stone ring with a brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.40ct platinum setting on 18ct yellow gold shank, ring size LCondition report: Good condition commensurate with age. Diamond is of good colour and clarity. Setting is in good condition. Gross weight approximately 3.95 grams, ring size L
Lot 699
Old cut diamond single stone ring with an old cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.35cts in claw setting on plain shank. Ring size M½.Condition report: The diamond is of reasonably good colour and clarity. There is a chip on the girdle. The setting is in good condition. The shank is slightly misshapen and very thin. Gross weight approximately 1.0 grams.
Lot 726
18ct gold Waltham open faced pocket watch with keyless movement 50 mm diameter and 9ct gold double watch chain with blood stone swivel fob, the chain 37 cm longCondition report: The watch is currently running although we cannot guarantee the accuracy of its timekeeping. The case is in good condition commensurate with age, no obvious signs of any damage, no dents, no heavy scratches, only light surface wear/scratches. No presentation inscriptions. The dial has a hairline crack. The watch weighs approximately 104.9 grams. The chain weighs approximately 29.7 grams. Each link is hallmarked.
Lot 2610
Twenty-five 19th century and later ceramic meat plates, the majority being blue and white and decorated in various scenes including a Spode example, decorated with Eastern figures beside monuments, diameter 26cm, a Newhall type plate, etc (25).Additional InformationDeep circular bowls with dark line crazing, flow blue plate with staining, Masons plate heavily crazed and cracked, clews plate with losses to decoration, Stone China imari bowl cracked, blue and white bowl with milkmaid with scratches and hairline crack to body, plate with village scene chipped, another flow blue example with extensive cracks, chips to edges, each with wild rose plate cracked, octagonal plate with repaired chips.
Lot 3082
ATKIN BROS; a George V hallmarked silver presentation trowel with ivory handle inscribed 'Presented to John Hamer Esq, by the C.P.A Ltd (Poland Street) Social Club on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new stables, October 6th 1925', Sheffield 1924, fitted in a box with mallet with applied hallmarked silver plaque, together with assorted collectors' items including a Malma game, a bobbin shuttle, etc.
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