We found 66887 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 66887 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
66887 item(s)/page
Lot 184
India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze puja lamp in the form of an elephant holding the lamp well in its trunk, on its back is a tribal goddess holding a large pot on her head. 579 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. A tribal puja lamp for use in the daily worship of a deity. The lamp would be filled with ghee (clarified butter) and lit using a wick and then moved in a circular motion before the image of a deity to the accompaniment of prayers and music. The elephant, goddess and pot (a symbol of the goddess) are all auspicious symbols. Made in Bastar region, central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 320
India, 19th-early 2oth century AD. Cast bronze door handle in the form of an elephant's head grasping a ring in its trunk; on the top of the head is a decorative cover and on the forehead is a Trishul, or trident; below this is the sacred syllable Om. 1.1 kg, 19cm (7 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. The inclusion of the Trishul and Om symbols indicate that this is the head of the god Ganesha, who is a guardian of doorways, amongst many other functions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 602
Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze horn in the shape of a Makara; the animal has an open mouth with elephant's trunk above and tusks to either side; there are two horns on the head and the body is decorated with scales and bands of floral motifs; towards the mouthpiece, and near the neck, is a small ring for attaching a carrying rope. 320 grams, 49cm long (19 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. A Makara is a mythical animal associated with water and fertility. Horns such as this are used in religious processions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 645
India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of a Makara looking backwards. 335 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. A makara is a mythical aquatic monster, usually identified with a crocodile, although often shown with an elephant's trunk, a fish tail or foliated tail. The makara symbolizes water, the source of all existence and fertility, and is the conveyance of the goddess Ganga. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 647
Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze horn in the shape of a Makara; the animal has an open mouth with elephant's trunk above and tusks to either side; there are two horns on the head and the body is decorated with scales and bands of floral motifs; towards the mouthpiece, and near the neck, is a small ring for attaching a carrying rope. 325 grams, 52cm long (20 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. A Makara is a mythical animal associated with water and fertility. Horns such as this are used in religious processions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 48
A late 19c German two weight Vienna regulator by Gustav Becker, the large and ornate walnut case having a double cresting with a broken pediment mounted above a semi circular pediment with turned finials at each side. The glazed trunk door is flanked by turned baluster columns which stop three quarters of the way up the door to allow two carved horses to stand beneath semi circular covers. The gadrooned base has a central half finial and side finials and the two train movement has a deadbeat escapement and strikes on a gong. The 8" two piece dial is of cream enamel with Roman numerals and the clock measures 54" tall overall.
Lot 51
A mid 18c thirty hour longcase clock, the 12" square brass dial signed Richard Midgeley (probably Halifax). The dial has floral spandrels to the corners, a date ring, dummy winding holes and a Halifax penny moon above the centre with a separate aperture indicating the day of the moon. The chapter ring has Roman numerals and outer Arabic five minute numbers. The hands are unmatched steel, the movement is chain driven with countwheel striking on a bell. It is contained in a tall oak case which has been heavily re-carved at a later date. The hood has a flat top with broad outstanding top moulding and turned columns flanking the dial, the trunk has a long rectangular trunk door. The base has an inset rectangular panel and a wavy plinth, from the top moulding to plinth the whole is profusely covered in Victorian carving, 87" tall overall.
Lot 52
A late 18c eight day longcase clock, the 12" arched silvered dial signed William Marsh, London and having strike/silent (mechanism removed) and seconds dials (the date aperture has been filled). The five pillar movement has rack strike and anchor escapement and brass bound weights and brass pendulum rod. It is contained in a black lacquered case with full arched hood and plain columns flanking the dial. The trunk door is divided into two transfer printed scenes, the top one of a shepherdess and her flock and the lower showing a domestic scene of a couple, these are divided by gold lacquered floral and geometric panels. The door has a raised edge London type moulding and the base has another transfer panel showing a bird and floral display, the clock has a plain plinth and stands 85.5" tall.
Lot 24
An oak and mahogany cross-banded long case clock, the painted dial with moon phase and date dial, inscribed 'Sagar Blackburn' on an eight day, striking movement, hood with broken swan pediment, square glazed door on a trunk with quarter columns, panelled base and bracket feet. Overall height, 220cm. CONDITION REPORT: No warranty given to working condition of movement, dial has probably been re-painted and has later touching up, trunk and hood in good condition for age with some knocks and wear in places.
Lot 40
A George lll oak long case clock, the brass 12 inch dial with silvered chapter ring, subsidiary second dial and date aperture, inscribed W Yeadon, Stourbridge, on a thirty hour striking movement, the case with plain hood with blind fret work, square glazed door on a trunk with rectangular door cross banded and inlaid base and plinth foot. Overall height 200 cm approximately. CONDITION REPORT: No warranty is offered as to the working condition of the movement, case has repairs, alterations, wear and paint marks.
Lot 111
Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba mask, possibly Mukenga, the face with paper and beaded decoration, cloth lining and to the 'trunk', 40cm, a woven fibre head mask with large Blesbok horns, possibly South Africa, 40cm, and another mask with beaded fibre skull cap and feather and shell decoration
Lot 57
A LOUIS VUITTON TRAVELLING TRUNK, metal bound with wooden strap work and Cunard White Star First Class label and bearing interior label Louis Vuitton, 1 Rue Scribe, Paris, 149 New Bond Street, London, No. 143911, 90 x 53cm; together with a further travelling trunk with wooden slats containing a small collection of prints and watercolours, 87cm wide
Lot 59
A LOUIS VUITTON RECTANGULAR CABIN TRUNK with stylistic monogram decoration, metal and wooden bound with two interior trays, later painted owner's name, the interior label Louis Vuitton, 1 Rue Scribe, Paris, 34 Rue Faidherbe Lille, 4 Jardin Public Nice, 149 New Bond St, London, No. 211824, 90.5cm wide x 53cm deep x 58cm high
Lot 60
A LOUIS VUITTON LADIES CABIN TRUNK with stylised monogram decoration, metal and wooden bound, the interior fitted two slatted trays and labelled Louis Vuitton, 1 Rue Scribe, Paris, 34 Rue Faidherbe Lille, 4 Jardin Public Nice, 149 New Bond St, London, No. 211623 with painted owner's initials, 60.5cm wide x 47cm deep x 53cm high
Lot 62
A DIPLOMAT'S BLACK FORMAL DRESS UNIFORM with buttons embossed Honi soit qui mal y pense with applied gilt braid, matching hat in tin box, dress sword by Mette & Price, Sackville St. London with engraved steel blade and engraved handle, a pair of black leather patent shoes by Harrods, size 7 1/2, two pairs of kid gloves and a pair of ebony hairbrushes, all contained within a tin travelling trunk, 109cm long
Lot 699
Large 19th century camphor wood military style travelling trunk with recessed brass handles and initial plate. CONDITION REPORT; Very dry, some cracks, metal mounts are damaged in places, bent or with losses, appear white metal not brass, one or two are missing partially missing. Interior drawer is missing. 41" x 20½ x 20"
Loading...-
66887 item(s)/page