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Click here to subscribe20th century Fenlocks of Suffolk oak longcase clock, the brass face with Roman and Arabic numerals and arched rolling moon date aperture, the trunk with leaded glazed door, with three weights, 180cm high x 38cm wide x 23cm deep Condition Report The weights and pendulum are present, one chain has come of the sprockets so unable to determine if it is in working order but appears complete.
A William IV mahogany stick barometer, Thomas Jones, London, circa 1830, the bowfronted case with vase-shaped cistern cover, the silvered scale signed 'Thomas Jones 62 Charing Cross London, the trunk with mercury thermometer scale, ivory knop to urn to base and ivory escutcheon, 99cm highIvory registration reference: 2RJPT17KProvenance: Ombersley Court, Worcestershire
A canvas and leather domed top trunk, initialled CIS, on castors, 100cm wide, 57cm deep, 45cm high, a mahogany and brass bound box with inset brass plaque for 'The Rt Honble Lord Sandys', 45cm wide, 33cm deep, 21cm high and another box with carry handles to the sides, 45.5cm wide, 27cm deep, 22cm highProvenance: Ombersley Court, WorcestershireAll oevr scuffs and abrasions, especially to leather to edges and underneath, fitted castors underneath, some whitening to the front where the cover would have overlapped the trunk. brass fitings scratches and patinated. Interior fabric with some mould. Key not present. leather straps dry and surface cracking in parts.
A tin uniform trunk marked Royal Scots Greys containing Lord Sandys' uniforms, a typed note states ' Regular Army Reserves of Officers, I served on the RARO from 1955 until 1976 (age 45). From then onwards I was still eligible as a volunteer to be an RCIII (Retired Officer Grade III) until 1996. Royal Scots Greys, all my uniforms in this tin uniform trunk were kept - in case of sudden need', various uniforms including battle dress uniforms, dress uniforms, sashes, spurs, spare collars, buckles, buttons, chain mail epaulettes, a copy of Staff Duties in the Field, Military Law Course 288A, Lord Sandys Commission, dated 20th October 1951 and his Regimental Commission in The Royal Scots Greys, dated 18th March 1953, clothing record etc., the tin trunk 89cm wide, 47cm deep, 30cm highProvenance: Ombersley Court, WorcestershireThe uniforms in this lot relate to the 7th Baron.
A 19th century novelty snuff mull, carved in the shape of an elephant's head and trunk, with bone eyes and tusks, the top with white metal hinge and mounts decorated with thistle and foliage design, also an initialled white metal shield mounted to front, unmarked, approx. 8.2cm wide x 7.8cm long. Further details: some minor loss to tips of tusks, minor nibbles and nicks to horn in areas, slight tarnishing to white metal, general wear commensurate to age/usage.
Vuillamy of London, no.452, a George III mahogany eight day regulator longcase clock in plain architectural case, the 31cm square silvered dial with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed and numbered, unsigned five pillar movement with deadbeat escapement striking upon a single bell, 48cm wide, 215cm high Benjamin Vulliamy was the second of the Vulliamy family who succeeded his father, Justin. He was clockmaker to George III from 1772 and was responsible for a number of important precision clocks made for royalty and the aristocracy. Examples of his work can be found in museums and public collections throughout the world. He was the father of Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy and he died in 1811.Reference: B. Loomes, Clockmakers of the World: 21st Century Edition, p.802**conditionreport**Overall in good honest condition, case with a rich reddish mahogany tone, would benefit from some re-polishing in places, hood with old separations in the timbers across the top and small losses to the extreme corners, stop fluted pillars with oxidisation to the brassware, dial looks original but with some oxidisation streaks, similar oxidisation to the brassware of the quarter columns to the trunk, lock looks original but key later, small losses of veneer around the escutcheon on the hood, original key present and lock looks original, some losses to veneers around the base, comes with two brass cased weights and the original wooden shaft pendulum.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Omersa for Liberty & Co., a brown leather model of an elephant with button eyes and white leather tusks, length 69cm, 47cm high**conditionreport**Overall in well loved condition, leather is patchy in colour and finish, and with numerous craze lines running through it, stitching all looks to be good, tip of one tusk damaged, trunk a little more crinkly than elsewhere, but overall fair condition for age.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Thomas Garner of London, a George III mahogany eight day longcase clock, the arched brass dial with silvered strike / silent, Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, five pillar movement with anchor escapement, arched hood with fluted columns, the base with a double step to the foot, 50cm wide, 234cm high**conditionreport**Looks to be in honest condition, untouched for many years, mahogany remains a dark reddish brown tone, a little lighter on the trunk door, finials look original and are oxidised, hood has lost the lock to the front door, columns are slightly loose, dial looks original if oxidised, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, lock to the trunk door looks to be a later replacement, comes with brass faced pendulum and two lead weights along with key to trunk door, some rubbing around the raised mouldings of the case particularly with scuffing around the foot.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Robert Roskell, Liverpool, a good mahogany longcase regulator, the substantial fully arched brass plate encased six pillar single chain fusee movement with glass cylinder mercury pendulum and brass weight, the 35 cm dia. engraved silvered dial with outer minutes and subsidiary seconds and hours, signed and numbered 814, the trunk with glazed panel door with brass screw fasteners, circa 1815, overall 206 cm h, c/w winding key and door key
The hood with swan neck pediment, blind fretwork decoration and outset fluted columns, with conforming decoration to the trunk and plinth, all standing on shaped bracket feet, the brass dial with pierced spandrels, with a retailers label for 'Edward & Sons, Glasgow' beneath the roundel with motto 'Tempus Fugit', the three train German movement with pendulum and powered by springs.29.5cm wide x 21cm deep x 145cm highMinor marks, dents and scratches overall due to age and use, seemingly complete but the pendulum suspension spring in need of repair.
A FOLK ART RED PAINTED PINE TRUNK BELONGING TO THE FAMED MUNTHE FAMILY, FROM SOUTHSIDE HOUSE, WIMBLEDON VILLAGE,96cm x 53cm x 53cmInitialled G.M.S to lid.Axel Munthe was born in Oskarshamn in 1857 and died in the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 1949. He had by then lived outside Sweden for 67 years and had had such a singular a career that he could have made his own the last words uttered by Charles XIV John: ”No one has followed a path like mine.”Munthe was a man of paradoxes.Having qualified as a doctor of medicine at the Sorbonne aged 22 (the youngest on record in France), he soon became one of the most successful doctors of his time, with a reputation as a worker of miracles. Among his patients were members of the upper classes and aristocracy of both Europe and America, but he also worked amongst the poor in Paris, Rome and Naples.The newspaper report he wrote about his work in cholera-stricken Naples in the autumn of 1884 made him famous at a stroke. However, he was not a professional writer, and his real success only followed 45 years later. The Story of San Michele was published in 1929 and became one of the most successful books of the 20th century. It was written in English, has been translated into a large number of other languages and new editions are still being printed.Munthe was not an architect, but on Capri he caused to be built one of the most famous villas of Europe: Villa San Michele, which has been described by experts as a work of architectural genius.He was a fervent anglophile, but his favorite philosopher was Schopenhauer, his favorite poet Heine, his favorite composers were Schubert, Wagner, Schumann and Hugo Wolf. And despite his republican outlook on life, his most important patient was not only royal and German born, but also strongly German-orientated.Munthe’s relationship with Crown Princess Victoria, from 1907 Queen of Sweden, plays a central part in his biography. He was not only her personal physician, but also her closest friend and confidant. Munthe’s importance to both her physical and moral well-being cannot be sufficiently underlined. His contribution to Victoria’s health was due to psychological insights which, however, were not present in his personal relationships. He was married twice, first to Ultima Hornberg, then to Hilda Pennington Mellor who bore him two sons. The first marriage ended in divorce, the second with marital separation.The continuing great interest in Munthe is explained by the abundance of his talents and the contradictory nature of his character. ”The man from Ultima Thule is an incurable idealist, a vague dreamer, a mute poet whose heart holds an unwritten paean to the Sun”. Thus wrote Axel Munthe in the preface to the Italian edition of The Story of San Michele and he continued with a paradox: ”The Southerner is a realist, the blood that courses in his veins is hotter, but his head is cooler than that of people of the North. He is passionate, even violent in love and hatred, but he is no enthusiast.”But that was Axel Munthe.- Bengt Jangfeldt, biographer of Axel Munthe.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MALLES MOYNAT DOMED TOP TRUNK BELONGING TO THE FAMED MUNTHE FAMILY, FROM SOUTHSIDE HOUSE, WIMBLEDON VILLAGE,122cm x 58cm x 50cmAxel Munthe was born in Oskarshamn in 1857 and died in the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 1949. He had by then lived outside Sweden for 67 years and had had such a singular a career that he could have made his own the last words uttered by Charles XIV John: ”No one has followed a path like mine.”Munthe was a man of paradoxes.Having qualified as a doctor of medicine at the Sorbonne aged 22 (the youngest on record in France), he soon became one of the most successful doctors of his time, with a reputation as a worker of miracles. Among his patients were members of the upper classes and aristocracy of both Europe and America, but he also worked amongst the poor in Paris, Rome and Naples.The newspaper report he wrote about his work in cholera-stricken Naples in the autumn of 1884 made him famous at a stroke. However, he was not a professional writer, and his real success only followed 45 years later. The Story of San Michele was published in 1929 and became one of the most successful books of the 20th century. It was written in English, has been translated into a large number of other languages and new editions are still being printed.Munthe was not an architect, but on Capri he caused to be built one of the most famous villas of Europe: Villa San Michele, which has been described by experts as a work of architectural genius.He was a fervent anglophile, but his favorite philosopher was Schopenhauer, his favorite poet Heine, his favorite composers were Schubert, Wagner, Schumann and Hugo Wolf. And despite his republican outlook on life, his most important patient was not only royal and German born, but also strongly German-orientated.Munthe’s relationship with Crown Princess Victoria, from 1907 Queen of Sweden, plays a central part in his biography. He was not only her personal physician, but also her closest friend and confidant. Munthe’s importance to both her physical and moral well-being cannot be sufficiently underlined. His contribution to Victoria’s health was due to psychological insights which, however, were not present in his personal relationships. He was married twice, first to Ultima Hornberg, then to Hilda Pennington Mellor who bore him two sons. The first marriage ended in divorce, the second with marital separation.The continuing great interest in Munthe is explained by the abundance of his talents and the contradictory nature of his character. ”The man from Ultima Thule is an incurable idealist, a vague dreamer, a mute poet whose heart holds an unwritten paean to the Sun”. Thus wrote Axel Munthe in the preface to the Italian edition of The Story of San Michele and he continued with a paradox: ”The Southerner is a realist, the blood that courses in his veins is hotter, but his head is cooler than that of people of the North. He is passionate, even violent in love and hatred, but he is no enthusiast.”But that was Axel Munthe.- Bengt Jangfeldt, biographer of Axel Munthe.
Torro - A Torro #3897-1, 1:16 scale battery powered radio controlled WW2 German Panther Type G battle tank. The impressive model has a crack to the left side of the body shell, otherwise appears to be in Very Good condition. The model comes with various accessories (some still sealed) such as BB's, decals, operating instructions, and similar. The model also comes with Torro 2.4Ghz digital radio control system which is missing a screw to the battery compartment lid. The model comes encased within Torro wooden trunk / carry case which appears Excellent. The model is unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Corgi Toys - A boxed Corgi Toys #436 Citroen Safari ID19. The model in yellow/orange with driver and passenger and luggage, rear window unfitted and sitting in the trunk/boot, light play wear ,appearing to be in relatively Good condition generally. The blue and yellow picture box has some age and storage wear, appearing Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (SL)
A SPELTER SWINGING ELEPHANT CLOCK, a twentieth century spelter elephant clock, the dial and movement incorporated into a swinging grid-iron pendulum held aloft by the trunk of a spelter elephant, on oak base, height 28.5cm (1) (Condition Report: clock winds, but does not appear to work, wear to gilt on clock, figure appears to be free from damage)
A STAINED MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with swan neck pediment, pillar supports, the arched glass door enclosing a 12 inch painted dial, depicting Roman numerals, minutes and seconds dial, a single trunk door, on a box plinth, height 205cm (condition report: over stained, no key, one pendulum, two weights, missing one hand, marks, scuffs, other wear and usage)
A vibrant blue jay with wings spread and a tranquil bullfinch perched on a tree trunk. Matte finish. Boehm backstamp. Dimensions of the largest item: 5.5"L x 4.75"W x 7.75"H. Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BoehmCountry of Origin: United States and EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
An enchanting pitcher designed to resemble a naturalistic tree trunk, featuring a small colorful bird tending to its nest with three blue eggs. The base and handle are intricately decorated to resemble branches or logs. Finished with a natural earth-toned glaze and a light pink interior. Dimensions: 8.5"L x 6.75"W x 9.75"HCondition: Age related wear. Age related surface cracks to the base and around handle.
A Chinese Archaistic bronze Hu type vase, Qing Dynasty, of tall ovoid form, with three horizontal bands, decorated with panels of stylized Shang style motifs, between a pair of elephant heads each issuing an elongated trunk handle, four character mark and two further marks to the base, 36cm high, 3.2kg
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