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Lot 185
A Fürstenberg porcelain tête-à-tête service, circa 1780Painted with circular panels of small flower bouquets edged with a gilt beaded borders, the rims with gilt foliate bands, comprising: an oval tray, a teapot and cover, a milk jug and cover, a sugar bowl and cover and two cups and saucers, the tray: 35.7cm long, F marks in underglaze-blue and blue, 21 in underglaze-blue to cups and saucers, traces of letters in blue, various incised and impressed marks (one cup and sugar bowl restored) (11)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 192
A rare Berlin part service, circa 1823-1832Comprising: a coffee pot and cover, a teapot and cover, a milk jug, a sucrier and cover and two cups and saucers, all decorated with panes of micro-mosaic views of Roman archaeological sites based on the prints published in 1797 in two volumes by R. Edwards under the title 'A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and Its Vicinity. Recently Executed from Drawings Made Upon the Spot in the year 1791', the views set in octagonal gilt frames alternated with neo-classical panels of abstracted lyres against a green ground in imitation of pietra dura, all enclosed by gilt bands tooled with stiff foliage and neo-classical elements, the high lobed rims of both pots and sucrier with red flower blossoms in pietra dura imitation repeated on the covers which feature an reclining sphinx as a finial, the coffee pot: 18.3cm high, sceptre mark in underglaze-blue, and red stamped mark of Imperial Eagle over initials KPM (11)Footnotes:This service is part of a small group of micro-mosaic Berlin porcelain with views of Rome and its vicinities which all appear produced between 1823-32. At the basis of this radical new shape and decoration style lies the urge to break with rococo tradition and develop a new neoclassical iconography. Eva Wollschläger (in S. Wittwer, Raffinesse und Eleganz (2007), pp. 190-195) describes this extraordinary type of service in detail. Its shape was likely introduced in 1800 and with its reference to Egyptian revival in the gilt tooled reclining sphinxes on the covers, pre-date the famous Egyptian service made at Sèvres in 1804-06 for Napoleon Bonaparte. The eight-sided flat surfaces of these shapes are likely taken from silver models. The shape itself however may have also been referred to as 'von sogenannter gothischer Form', of so-called Gothic shape, as mentioned in the exhibition catalogue of the Akademie of 1806 (Wittwer op.cit. n. 7). The Berlin factory found inspiration in the micro-mosaic and hardstone pietra dura furniture and interior decoration favoured by Frederick the Great, and under Frederick Wilhelm II the KPM factory from the early 19th century turned to the depiction of minerals and hardstone imitation as well as micro-mosaics on porcelain of the newest designs, a fashion that was echoed also in Vienna and Sèvres porcelain. This shape can be found with micro-mosaic panels of birds, and only occasionally with Roman landscapes. The print sources for this service published in 1797 by R. Edwards can still be found today in the archives of the Berlin factory. Three similar cups and saucers of the same type of landscapes though not clearly identified, were previously in the Twinight Collection and are, together with their source reference, illustrated in S. Wittwer (op.cit., cat.nos. 24,25 and 26).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
Lot 195
A Vincennes bleu lapis-ground teapot and cover (théière 'Calabre'), circa 1755Of the first size, each side reserved with a panel painted with two birds in flight, one holding a branch, within a gilt cartouche of foliate scrollwork and flowers, the cover similarly decorated with a single bird in each panel, surmounted by a flower finial, the spout with a bird in flight, gilt dentil borders to the rim and spout, the handle embellished in gilding, 12.3cm high, indistinct traces of marks in blue (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Private collection, U.K.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 199
A Sèvres déjeuner, dated 1770Each painted with a wide border of crossing ribbons enclosing a gilt trellis motif alternating with intertwined flower garlands, between green-ground bands with gilt foliate border, the tray decorated with an elegant couple seated in a landscape, further couples and a boat with putti in the background, comprising: a tray (plateau à rubans), a teapot and cover (théière 'Calabre', a milk jug (pot à lait à trois pieds), a sugar bowl and cover (pot à sucre 'Bouret') and a cup and saucer (gobelet 'Hébert' et soucoupe), the tray: 38.8cm wide, interlaced LL monograms enclosing date letter R, painters' marks for Jean-Nicolas Le Bel and Charles-Eloi Asselin, incised marks (restoration to teapot finial) (8)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 73
A Meissen armorial teapot and cover from the service for Christian VI of Denmark, circa 1730-35Each side painted with the royal arms of Christian VI of Denmark flanked by a landscape vignette with a large chinoiserie figure engaged in various pursuits, the scroll handle partially gilt with a sprig of iron-red indianische Blumen, the animal spout entirely gilt, the rim with a band of gilt scrollwork, the cover with a continuous harbour view with figures and trees, 12.3cm high, K.P.M in underglaze-blue, gilt 1. to both (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Given by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, to King Christian VI of Denmark; his consortQueen Sophie Magdalene of Denmark (1700-70); Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, to 1794;Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, 1795-97;Sold in 1797 as part of lot 7 in the sale of property damaged in the 1795 fire at Christianborg Palace;Sold by the descendants of the purchaser in the above sale, Christie's London, 1 December 1986, lot 176Literature:G. Reinheckel, Meissener Prunkservice (1989), ill. 10;U. Pietsch/K. Jakobsen, Frühes Meissener Porzellan (1997), no. 18;M. Bencard, Denmark and Saxony Family Ties and Meissen Porcelain Part 2, in M. Cassidy-Geiger (ed.), Fragile Diplomacy (2007). pp. 184-185Exhibited:Düsseldorf, Hetjens-Museum, 'Frühes Meissener Porzellan Kostbarkeiten aus deutschen Privatsammlungen', 19 January-6 April 1997;Dresden, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Porzellansammlung im Zwinger, Albertinum, 'Frühes Meissener Porzellan Kostbarkeiten aus deutschen Privatsammlungen', 7 May-13 July 1997This service was unusual for its size as well as the combination of chinoiserie decoration and European harbour scenes. When it was sold in 1797 it was described as including two waste bowls, two sugar boxes and eighteen pairs of teabowls, but no coffee pot. The waste bowl, two beakers and saucers and two teabowls and saucers were acquired by Rosenborg Castle in 1986. A teabowl and saucer from the service was in the Arnhold Collection, New York (M. Cassidy-Geiger, The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain (2008), no. 100); another is in the Carabelli Collection (U. Pietsch, Frühes Meißener Porzellan Sammlung Carabelli (2000), no. 57); and others were sold in these Rooms, from the Marouf Collection on 2 December 2015. lot 41, on 5 July 2018, lot 40, and on 22 July 2020, lot 45 (formerly in the Hoffmeister Collection, sold in these Rooms, 26 May 2010, lot 70). A Meissen desk set in the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg is decorated with a fragment of a court calendar recording the birthdays of Christian VI and his consort, Sophia Magdalena, in 1735 (J. Lessmann, Porzellan (2006), p. 36).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 76
Two Meissen armorial double-handled beakers and saucers from the service for Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden, circa 1734Each finely painted with the arms of Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden on an elaborate gilt scrollwork pedestal, the beakers with Kauffahrtei and harbour scenes within gilt shaped quatrelobe scrollwork cartouches filled with Böttger lustre and edged with iron-red and purple scrolls, the handles half gilt, the saucers with sprigs of indianische Blumen on the reverse, gilt foliate scrollwork borders to the rims, the beakers: 7cm high; the saucers: 13cm diam., crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed Dreher's marks : for Johann Martin Kittel to saucers (4)Footnotes:Provenance:Ordered by Augustus the Strong, probably in late 1732;Given by Augustus III of Poland and Saxony to Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden in May 1734;Transferred to the Royal Wardrobe after Queen Ulrika Eleonora's death in 1741;Anon. sale, Auktionverket Stockholm, 1 December 1992, lots 5247 and 5248Literature:U. Pietsch/K. Jakobsen, Frühes Meissener Porzellan (1997), no. 19;L. Ljungström, Sweden, Hesse-Cassel, and Meissen, in M. Cassidy-Geiger (ed.), Fragile Diplomacy (2007), p. 265 and n. 24Exhibited:Düsseldorf, Hetjens-Museum, 'Frühes Meissener Porzellan Kostbarkeiten aus deutschen Privatsammlungen', 19 January-6 April 1997;Dresden, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Porzellansammlung im Zwinger, Albertinum, 'Frühes Meissener Porzellan Kostbarkeiten aus deutschen Privatsammlungen', 7 May-13 July 1997Part of a lavish gift of Meissen porcelain presented to Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden in late May, 1734, by a Swedish colonel in the Saxon Swiss Guards, Count Axel Cronhielm, on behalf of Augustus III, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The gift, which consisted of several services and sets of decorative objects, is mostly still preserved in Swedish collections (see Ljungström, pp.257-273). Queen Ulrika Eleonora (1688-1741), the daughter of Charles XI, reigned in her own right for only a short time, from the death of her brother in November 1718 until February 1720, when she abdicated in favour of her husband, Friedrich, Landgrave of Hessen-Kassel (Frederik I of Sweden). The political and diplomatic purpose of Augustus III's gifts to Queen Ulrika Eleonora and her husband, lay in his plans to succeed his father as King of Poland, although in a letter to the queen he himself claimed that the initiative for the gift was originally his father's (see Ljungström for a comprehensive discussion).The Meissen manufactory archives include a list dated 1st February 1733 of finished and unfinished porcelain for the gift to Sweden ('Was vor Ihro Königl. Majestät in Schweden an Porcellain Geschirren bereits verferttiget und noch zu verferttigen ist..'), which indicates that the present tea and chocolate service for the Queen had already been finished: '2 Thee- und Chocolade-Servise, als: 1 fein emaillirtes mit Seefahrten, Landschaften und Wappen (ist verferttiget und geliefert)..' (2 tea and chocolate services, as: 1 finely enamelled with sea journeys, landscapes and arms (is completed and delivered). An earlier report of August 1732 indicates that one tea service (as well as a small table service and two chimney garnitures) had already been completed (quoted by G. Reinheckel, Prachtvolle Service aus Meissner Porzellan (1989), p. 196, no. 66).An undated document quoted by Rainer Rückert suggests that the gift to Sweden was ordered by Augustus the Strong personally during a visit to Meissen before mid January 1733 (R. Rückert, R. Rückert, Alchemistische Symbolzeichen..., in Keramos 151 (1996), p. 86).The teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cover, tea caddy and six teabowls and saucers, were given to Skokloster Castle in 1840 by Count Magnus Stenbock. They were probably inherited by his mother, Countess Lolotte Stenbock, from the estate of Princess Sofia Albertina of Sweden (1753-1829), whose Lady-in-Waiting she was (Ljungström 2007, loc. cit.). Two further beakers and saucers were sold in these rooms from the Hoffmeister Collection, 25 Nov 2009, lot 80, and 24 Nov 2010, lot 65. A waste bowl from the service was also in the Hoffmeister Collection and sold in these rooms, 26 May 2010, lot 69.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 536
λ Three mid-18th century ivory fans, the first with double paper leaf, the upper guards carved deeply with an oriental robed figure, carrying fruit, flowering blossoms around him, the gorge is pierced with a number of ovals and roundels, and two larger areas which span four sticks, all with delicate patterns and small-scale work, the leaf is painted en grisaille to the verso, with a spray of flowers attracting a large butterfly, edged with silver foil, verso has a single bud and leaves painted in the same fashion, 27.5cm long; a fan with découpé, Chinoiserie leaf, featuring a gentleman about to take tea, his servant, having brought the teapot in a tray, looking for his master, who he soon locates up a tree, the reserves are painted with branches of delicate flowering blossom, verso is plain, save for the decoupage, 28cm long; a mid-18th century ivory fan with carved upper guard and simple piercing to the gorge sticks, the double paper leaf depicts a gathering in the outdoors in Chinoiserie fashion, many robed oriental figures engaged in different activities, beside a river, a junk passing to the extreme right, several ladies are gathered next to a table perhaps preparing for a meal, whilst another, seated, regards a bird perched amongst blossom in a nearby tree, younger family members play to the far left, several butterflies and moths are attracted to the delicate blooms that spring from various branches, verso is plain, save for a simple floral spray, 28.5cm long (3)
Lot 1265
A George III hallmarked silver teapot of rounded rectangular form with wooden handle and finial and raised on bun feet, London 1815, length 30cm, approx 14.5ozt/451g.Additional InformationThe hallmark is legible but slightly obscured, the maker's mark is completely obscured. Heavily tarnished and toned throughout, there appears to be some possible old repair where the seam for the base meets the body of the pot. Slightly misshapen rim with a few small dents and surface scratches.Handle is firm and solid. We cannot comment as to whether or not this is usable and watertight.
Lot 1258
G BRYAN & CO; a George VI hallmarked silver Art Deco three piece tea service, the panelled decoration above outswept feet, Birmingham 1939, length of teapot 30cm, approx 37.47ozt/1165.3g (3).Additional InformationThe hallmarks are bright with maker's mark slightly rubbed. Marks, scratches and tarnishing throughout on all three pieces. Slight pin dents on all pieces.
Lot 1256
WILLIAM BRUFORD & SONS; a George VI hallmarked silver four piece tea service with ebonised handles and finials, London 1945, length of teapot 25cm, approx 38.7ozt/1204g.Additional InformationBase is bent, free from any inscriptions, of good gauge, clear hallmarks, minor surface scratches only.
Lot 1471
CORNELIUS SAUNDERS & FRANCIS SHEPHERD; a Victorian hallmarked silver novelty miniature pepper modelled as a chocolate pot, Chester 1898, and a further apparently unmarked example modelled as a teapot, approx 1.0ozt/32g.Additional InformationScratches, nicks and general wear, the teapot with numerous surface indents.
Lot 1267
GEORGE NATHAN & RIDLEY HAYES; an Edward VII hallmarked silver teapot, Chester 1902, length 30cm, and a coffee pot, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1884, both with gadrooned detail and engraved initials ‘S & E’, approx 38.8ozt/1181g (2).Additional InformationDents, scratches, nicks, tarnish, etc.
Lot 1263
PETER & WILLIAM BATEMAN; a George III hallmarked silver teapot of oval form, with cast beaded top rim and engraved initials 'D' to body, Birmingham 1809, approx 16.06ozt/499g.Additional InformationThe cover does not close 100% true around the edges, minor denting and tarnishing to the body, general wear throughout - see additional images.
Lot 1264
CHARLES STUART HARRIS; a Victorian hallmarked silver teapot with cast linear detail to the upper body, with engraved initials and inscription, dated July 1894, London 1893, approx 22.44ozt/697g.Additional InformationThe cover is a very snug fit to the body, minor denting to the edges, the makers marks are slightly rubbed, general wear, denting to the spout - see additional images.
Lot 1261
A George III hallmarked silver matched three piece tea set with gadrooned decoration, the sugar bowl and jug with scroll handles, all raised on bun feet, London 1809 and 1810, length of teapot 27cm, combined approx 37.5ozt/1066.6g.Additional InformationThe teapot is dated a year after the bowl and jug and has ivory spacers so cannot be sold outside of the UK without export licence. All three pieces are of good gauge, hallmarks are clear, some tarnishing and toning and light surface wear but overall ok.Same maker on all three pieces
Lot 1650
LEVI & SALAMAN; an Edward VII hallmarked silver miniature teapot with gadrooned detail on original stand, Birmingham 1905, length of teapot 4cm, approx 0.5ozt/15.4g.Additional InformationSolder marks from manufacture to the ‘arms’ of the teapot on which it sits on the stand, these knocked and at slight angles, hinged lid slightly knocked and raised, stand with some minor knocks, light scratches and general wear.
Lot 1259
JOSEPH GLOSTER LTD; an Edward VII hallmarked silver three piece tea set with gadrooned detail comprising teapot, length 27cm, twin handled sugar bowl and cream jug, Birmingham 1908, approx 26.2ozt/817g.Additional InformationTeapot lid hinge sprung so lid sits above rim of pot, heavy tarnish, polish residue, scratches, nicks and small indentations.
Lot 1266
An Edward VII hallmarked silver teapot with band of engraved stylised leaf detail and lower gadrooned section, with ivory finial and spacers, London 1907, height 22.5cm, approx 26.69ozt/830g.Additional InformationAs there are ivory elements to this pot, it cannot be shipped outside of the UK without relevant paperwork. The maker's mark is obscured. One side of the body has small dents and is rather sprung, indicating a raised engraved inscription at some point. Further small dents and surface scratches throughout. Tarnishing and toning throughout.
Lot 115
A SILVER THREE PIECE BACHELOR TEA SET the oval shape of half fluted design teapot with hardwood handle and knop, Sheffield hallmarks for 1895, makers mark Fenton Brothers (Samuel Fenton & William Staniforth), height of teapot approx. 12cm, monogrammed initials to each piece, total gross weight approx. 13.6 ozt (425 grams) Condition Report : good overall, no obvious damage or repair, some minor light 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 116
A SMALL SILVER PRESENTATION TEAPOT AS FOUND of oval form with embossed floral and scroll decoration, missing wooden handle and knop, presentation inscription 'Best Load of Meadow Hay', contemporary Chester hallmarks, weighing approx. 7.6 ozt (238 grams) Condition Report : as found 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 19
Kleines Teekännchen Kleines Teekännchen Meissen, Mitte 18. Jh. Porzellan. Goldstaffage. Gebauchtes Kännchen mit Altozierrelief, Schnabelausguss und Rankengriff, flacher Deckel mit Blütenknauf. Bunter Dekor: Blumenbuketts, verstreut Blütenstängel und Blüten. Blaue Schwertermarke. Min. best. H. 9,5 cm. Kleines Teekännchen A small teapot Meissen, mid-18th century Porcelain, gold decoration. Blue crossed swords mark. Minor damage. Height 9.5 cm.
Lot 26
Kaffee-/Teeservice, 59 Teile Kaffee-/Teeservice, 59 Teile Nymphenburg Porzellan. Weiß. Form "Perl". Press- und Stempelmarken, meist 2. Wahl. Bestehend aus Kaffee- und Teekanne, zwei Sahnekännchen, Zuckerdose, Konfitürendose, 16 Tassen mit Untertassen, 16 Dessertellern, Tortenplatte und einem runden und drei ovalen Kuchentellern. Kaffee-/Teeservice, 59 Teile A 59-piece coffee/tea service Nymphenburg Porcelain, white. Impressed marks and maker's marks, mostly 2nd choice. Consisting of coffee and teapot, two cream jugs, sugar bowl, jam box, 16 cups with saucers, 16 dessert plates, torte plate and one round and three oval cake plates.
Lot 75
Teekanne, Sahnekännchen, Zuckerdose und ovales Tablett Teekanne, Sahnekännchen, Zuckerdose und ovales Tablett London 1851/1852 (Kanne) bzw. Deutsch Sterlingsilber. Tlw. Holzgriff bzw. -knauf. Glatte gebauchte Form. Marken. Kleine Dellen, nicht zusammengehörig. H. der Kanne 18 cm. Zus. ca. 1370 g. Teekanne, Sahnekännchen, Zuckerdose und ovales Tablett A teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and oval tray London 1851/1852 (pot) / German Sterling silver. Partly wooden handle / knob. Hallmarked. Small dents, not matching items. Height of the pot 18 cm. In total approx. 1370 g.
Lot 463
A Japanese quail stoneware novelty teapot and cover, naturalistically modelled, bee finial, 8.5cm high, Meiji period; a Japanese Sumida Gawa arched teapot, in relief with dragon, dripped glaze, 12cm high; another, 12.5cm high; others; a soapstone teapot; a Chinese globular teapot, in monochrome, 11cm, c.1770; a Chinese tea canister, 13cm high, c.1770 (8)
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