Of Irish theatrical interest: A second quarter 19th century Chinese export black and gilt lacquered lady's work and writing box on standwith provenance, by repute, to the actress Eliza O'Neill, Lady Wrixon-Becher (Irish, 1791-1872)the box of rounded rectangular form, the lid decorated with a rectangular view of figures within pagoda and watery landscapes within dense foliate borders, the sides with similar figural scenic views amidst dense foliage, the whole raised on a similarly decorated turned and knopped pedestal stand and scrolling tripod paw footed base, the hinged top opening to an elaborate compartmented interior with various lidded covers and lift out tray, fitted various bone and ivory sewing implements and accessories, some with pierced and carved decoration including a pair of pots and covers, a pair of table clamps, various reels and reels holders, spindles and winders, the box, 15cm high, 61cm wide, 41cm deep, the stand, 63cm high Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref Y3FHV4AGThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots 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.Y 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
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A Jesse Ramsden Brass Theodolite, English, Late 18th century,signed Ramsden, London, E.R, the telescope with rack-and-pinion focusing, supported by two brackets above, half-circle of degrees, above circular platform with 360-degree silver scale and vernier, two bubble levels mounted at right angles, magnetic compass, staff-head mount with four levelling screws, in fitted mahogany case, together with folding tripod, the instrument 13 1/2in (34cm) high Footnotes:Jesse Ramsden (1735-c.1800) was a leading figure in the design and production of mathematical instrument makers, since starting his London business in 1762. His Theodolite design was used on numerous high precision surveys from 1784, and contributed to his election to the Royal Society in 1786. In addition to Theodolites, Ramsden built balances, barometers, sextants, and other precision instruments. Ramsden had William Cary as an apprentice, before Cary went into the globe making business with his brother John Cary, the workshop situated further along the Strand from Ramsden's.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Troughton & Simms Brass Surveyor's Level, English, Mid-19th century,signed TROUGHTON & SIMMS LONDON, the telescope mounted in a trunnion with twin silver-scale and verniers, and bubble level mounted in parallel, on an associated tripod stand signed BARROW LONDON, in two pine cases, telescope 18in (46cm) long Footnotes:The tripod stand signed 'Barrow' likely refers to the instrument maker Henry Barrow (1790-1870) who was a contemporary of Troughton & Simms. When the Troughton & Simms partnership was established in 1826, Barrow was also working in London, his trade workshop located in Crown Court, Soho. Barrow was mathematical instrument maker to the Surveyor General of India in the 1830's, so it is possible that the Troughton & Simms surveyor's level and Barrow's were compatible with one another.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Troughton & Simms Brass Theodolite, English, Mid-19th century,signed TROUGHTON & SIMMS LONDON, the telescope with rack-and-pinion focusing, mounted on two brackets above half-circle of degrees, with silver scale and vernier, on staff-head mount with compass, two bubble levels mounted at right angles, and 360-degree silver scale with vernier, on four level screws, in original fitted case, together with folding tripod, the instrument 11in (28cm) high Footnotes:The firm Troughton & Simms was established in 1826, when the renowned instrument maker Edward Troughton (1753-1835) partnered with William Simms (1793-1860). The business continued to produce precise surveying and navigational instruments throughout the 19th century, including telescopes, Theodolites, and surveyor's levels.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Pair of Gabriel Wright and William Bardin 12-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes, English, 1782-1785,the terrestrial globe with cartouche printed Ferguson's Terrestrial Globe Improved by G Wright Wherein all the New Discoveries of the late Capt. Cook & other eminent Navigators are correctly laid down to the present time and below Made & Sold by Wm Bardin No. 4 Hind Court Fleet St, the celestial globe with cartouche printed with Wright's cartouche, both spheres mounted in brass meridian engraved with degree scale, horizon ring applied with calendar and zodiac scales, raised on four mahogany brackets above column and tripod base, each 24in (61cm) high overall (2)Footnotes:Provenance:Petworth House, West Sussex. Property from the Stephen Edell Collection, acquired directly from the above.The first globes made by the partnership of Gabriel Wright and William Bardin were of 9 and 12 inch diameter and were published in 1782. As in this example, Wright claimed that the globes were 'Improved' and in his 1783 publication he describes how he printed hour circles onto the globes around the poles and to print hours around the equator. A small brass pointer was mounted on the meridian ring at the pole.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George Adams Senior 12-inch Terrestrial Table Globe, English, circa 1766,the sphere with hand coloured gores and cartouche printed To His Most Sacred MAJESTY GEORGE THE THIRD King of Great Britain Etc. This new Globe of the EARTH correctly laid down accordingly to ye best Observations & latest Discoveries Is most humbly Inscribed By His Majesty's most dutiful & obliged Subject & Servant G Adams Sold by G Adams Mathematical Instrument Maker to the King at Tycho Brahes Head Fleet Street London , mounted in brass meridian with engraved circle of degrees, within horizon ring applied with printed calendar and zodiac scales, supported by four mahogany brackets above turned column and tripod base with stretcher centred by magnetic compass and printed compass rose Made by G Adams in Fleet St London, 22in (56cm) high Footnotes:Provenance:Ex-Lot 54, Christie's, London, Travel, Science and Natural History, 23 September 2010.George Adams Senior (1709-1772) published a treatise in 1766 on the use of two pairs of globes that he made, of 12-inch and 18-inch diameter. The present 12-inch terrestrial globe was published before Cook's voyages in around 1766, and the coastline of New Holland (Australia) is inaccurate. Further identifiable features include Van Diemen's Land shown as part of the large land mass, and only a basic outline of part of New Zealand's coastline is depicted.Literature:see Millburn, J.R., Adams of Fleet Street, Oxford, 2000.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A near pair of Klieg-style studio lamps, mid-20th century, each mounted on a tripod, one example with brass mounts, 28cm wide48cm deep 176cm high (2)Condition ReportNear pair but not a pair, also one has some brass and copper fittings and the other is all white metal - see photos. Small glass flake damage to one of the glass screens (see close up photo) - tripods are not original to the lamps and are later made. Lamps have been rewired with conventional bulbs - one is screw fix and the other bayonet1.2.23 PAT passed
Two Victorian piano stools, both with circular upholstered adjustable seats, carved tripod bases.Qty: 2Condition report:The camel coloured seat stool works by way of the adjustable seat screws up and down and remains a sturdy stool. The Green/ blue coloured seat stool does not adjust the height. The original screw thread post seems to be present but it doesn't rise or fall. The seat itself is also fairly unsteady with the platform it rests on being a little loose. The legs on this stool have old bracket repairs to the underside.
A collection of furniture including 19th century D end side table, a low pine cupboard enclosed by two panelled doors, a late 19th century cottage occasional table with circular top on turned pillar and tripod, a torchere on turned and fluted column and tripod base, an inlaid Edwardian bedroom chair with cane panelled seat, gothic style fire front (6)
A CHINESE HARDWOOD BAR CABINET Fitted with two cupboard doors to the front and two to each side of the cabinet, the doors carved with tripod censers, vases and vases of flowers, the interior enclosing multiple glass and bottle holders, fold out front and sides and two shelves beneath 101cm high x 95cm widex 52cm deep (closed); 143cm high x 121cm wide x 70cm deep (open) Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A LARGE CELADON EIGHT TRIGRAMS TRIPOD CENSER The shallow heavily potted dish raised on three animal mask supports, the exterior carved with eight trigrams between bands of small rosettes, the thick glaze pooling to the interior 34.5cm diameter Condition: Condition Report A firing crack to the junction between one support and the base of the bowl, some general scratching, surface wear and age to interior, base of supports etc This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
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