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Lot 413
A PAIR OF CARVED AND PARCEL GILTWOOD TORCHERES IN LOUIS XVI TASTE, second half 20th century, the circular tops on tapering and fluted shafts with knopped, waisted, urn and acanthus mouldings, each on three splayed legs with recessed bellflower and guilloche detail, to scrolled feet, on triform bases, each with three turned feet, 165cm high x 57cm wide (at base)
Lot 113
A Sheraton Revival satinwood crossbanded mahogany and marquetry bureau bookcase, swan neck pediment above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, fall front inlaid with an urn, ribbon-tied bell husks and scrolling leaves, enclosing a small door, small drawers and pigeonholes, above four long graduated drawers, swan neck handles, bracket feet, 222cm high, 95cm wide, 46cm deep
Lot 1021
Full title: Flemish school, monogrammed V.H.: A bouquet of flowers in an urn, oil on canvas, 18th C.Description: 108 x 90 cm Monogrammed centrally under the table top (V.H.F. or rather V.H.f (ecit)?) and at the reverse (peint par Van Hoeck - Anvers). However, most probably the V.H. is referring to Jacobus Melchior Van Herck (act. 1698-1735), in whose oeuvre the painting perfectly fits.
Lot 607
An Edwardian silver hallmarked pepperette of urn form having a gadrooned body on a weighted footed base (hallmarked London 1902, makers marks for Charles Wilkes, weight 48g) together with a Victorian silver heart shaped trinket pot having pierced decoration to the rim (hallmarked London 1894, makers marks for William Harrison Walter, weight 18.6g).
Lot 133
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE IN THE MANNER OF ROBERT ADAM, CIRCA 1785The fall drawer opening to an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes above a baize inset surface 232cm high, 89.5cm wide, 53cm deep Condition Report: There are marks, scratches, knocks, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.Some sections of replacement and losses including to the carved glazing swags and leaves, which are of unusual design with an off-centre pendent husk carving to both doors.The glass of one door is cracked.The secretaire drawer front is bowed and a section of swag is missing to the urn so that it is not symmetrical. The inset cloth for the writing area is later.The other drawer fronts are variously slightly bowed.Lacking some veneers and stringing, some patched veneers.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 143
A PAIR OF CARVED GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE WALL MIRRORS IN GEORGE III STYLE, 19TH CENTURYeach 99cm high, 37cm wide, 16cm protuberanceCondition Report: There are chips, splits, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age, materials and use.There are various losses including; sections of scrolling foliage, husks, a carved flowerhead.There are some replacements including; the tips of the urn handles, sections of beaded border.The gilding is matt and with some crackelure. The gilding has chipped revealing in places the underlying pine and a grey underlayer.The metal swags applied with swags have a dark granular finish suggesting that they could be later additions or later replacementsThere are various splits along the grain of the timber of the oval mirror frames.One section of candle nozzle is detached.Please see the additional photographs for a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 392
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRASECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYEach with naturalistic flower and foliage arms above the urn bodies, white plinth and dove-grey bases, Palais Royale style engine turned mountseach 57cm highCondition Report: Formerly fitted for electricity- drilled holes- probably a combination of some bronze and other metals- but little exposed core materialCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 419
ANGELO BERTOZZI (ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY), A CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF FLORACIRCA 1880 The goddess of flowers and the season of spring, signed to reverse, on a Siena marble pedestalthe figure 98cm high, the marble pedestal 92cm high, the top 31cm diameter Condition Report: Surface is dirty from weathering, atmosphere and handlingWeathering has also caused some losses to details and elements notably but not restricted to - the water urn, raised sections of tunic, flowers to base. Some areas of surface with powdery feel and a slight granulated finish.Signature is legible under side-radiating light- but slightly weathered- someone has rubbed pencil in the past to try and read it. Additional image of this is taken using a torch shining from the side to make it more legibleSome edge nibbles and loss- most notably to foot rimBase with chip to top edge- and historic loss to moulding of collar to base.Please see additional images which form part of this condition reportCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 445
Special Gift from Marie Antoinette ?Pendule et Flambeaux? ÿ An extremely important exquisite Louis XVI French ormolu Mantle Clock, by Regnault of Paris,ÿ together with matching pair of Candlesticks, all contained in original leather covered travelling case. This attractive heavy ormolu Mantle Clock is of upright rectangular form, the top decorated with trophy and scrolls, over a circular white convex enamel dial with Roman numerals, outside count wheel striking on a steel bell, the pierced front and sides chased with flowers, leaves and scrolls and on a chased moulded platform, over a rectangular base with inverted centre panel chased with vines and leaves, on four adjustable circular feet, approx. 33cms high (13?); the Candlesticks with leaf cast urn sockets, on a tapering reeded column and circular leaf cast and fluted base, 8 1/2" (21cms).ÿ Provenance ÿOn May 16th 1770, Louis, Duc de Berry, married Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria. He was 15, she was 14, and Louis becameÿking in 1774. Maria Therese de Barmont was a lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette and received the clock as a gift from her. She was only 13 at the time of wedding. Marie Therese de Barmont (1757 ? 1849) married in 1778, Charles de Pleurre, Marquis de Pleurre (1737 ? 1810). Their daughter, Adelaide (1797 ? 1884), married Andre Etienne d?Audebard de Ferussac (1786 ? 1836). Their son Amedee (1817 ? 1897) married Alice Thorn, daughter of Colonel Herman Thorn of New York in 1845. Their daughter Alice then married George Patrick Lattin Mansfield of Morristown Lattin, Naas, Co. Kildare in 1878. From whence by direct descent to the present owner. Biographical Notes: 1.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Claude Charles de Pleurre, Marquis de Pleurre was born in 1737 at Chateau de Pleurre. He was a Marechal de Camp in the Kings Army, and later a French Politician. 2.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Andree Etienne d?Audebard de Ferussac (1786 ? 1836) was a renowned French Naturalist, Botanist specialising in molluscs, malacology, and was the author of several important works on the subjects. He was also a well-known politician. 3.ÿÿÿÿÿÿ Colonel Herman Thorn, known as ?The Forgotten American Prince,? played a significant role in establishing America?s social identity in the early part of the 19th Century, through his patronage of writers, artists, and politicians. He has been lauded as the most colourful character of his generation.
Lot 730
A fine Sheffield silver plated and monogrammed Tea Urn,ÿof vase form, with dome cover, the body profusely chased with scrolling foliage and two opposing cartouches each with monogram and coronet applied with two leaf cast handles and a tap on a square pierced base, on four conforming legs, 21 1/2" (55cms). (1)
Lot 731
A fine George IV Sheffield silver plated and crested Tea Urn and Cover, with half reeded ogee shaped body applied with two ornate cast handles and matching tap on four tapering reeded supports terminating in lion paw feet on a quatrefoil concave stand with ball feet, 16" x 14" (41cms x 35cms). (1)
Lot 841
A pair of Regency bronze and gilt bronze Candlesticks, each with an urn socket above hanging vine leaves on three leaf cast tapering supports with paw feet, on square base, 11 1/2" (29cms); together with a pair of gilt brass and white marble Candelabra, one with two rustic arms supporting two urn sockets, the other lacking arms, 13 1/2" (34cms); together with five various pieces of Benares ware. (9)
Lot 521
FREE TRADE A pair of Minton two-handled vases, c.1835, the urn-shaped bodies well painted with panels of flowers and fruits in the manner of Thomas Steele, between moulded leaf bands reserved on a pale peach ground, raised on cylindrical bases inscribed in black for free trade, unfettered commerce and unity of all nations, upon integral square plinths, restorations, 35cm. (2) Following the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars, the Corn Laws introduced tariffs and trade restrictions in 1815 in an effort to reduce money flowing out of the country. Between 1830 and 1841, with the Whigs largely in power, pressure was constantly being brought to bear for their repeal. Provenance: with Mercury Antiques, October 1995.
Lot 1395
A composition stoneware garden figure, plumbed for a fountain, female figure with urn standing on a mythical sea creature. Height 141 cm, width 55 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The fountain is in generally good condition. There are some minor nibbles and losses around the extremities but no significant problems. The square base has bottom edge nibbles and there is the odd stress fracture evident to the composition in places but no movement and nothing is in danger of disintegrating or detaching. Clearly the statue has been outside and is stained and weathered.
Lot 1567
A pair of 19th century terracotta garden urns, each raised on a stepped plinth, one stamped to base Gillmead. Height 98 cm, diameter 55 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: Both urns have numerous chips and small losses. Both urn tops are slightly unstable when rocked but sit flat and are not in danger of detaching. The metal rod that holds the urn top to the stand is rusted and no longer tight. There is a significant loss to the corner of the base of one urn and the square stepped base beneath has numerous small chips, nibbles and flaking paint etc. This is the urn that is marked with the makers name. The accompanying urn is still tight on the base. This urn has a 2 cm chip to the rim and various other nibbles. The stand is in similar condition to the other and has no significant issues other than the scuffs, scratches and marks already mentioned.
Lot 29
A ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN URN, 1912, of rounded conical form with two loop handles on waisted socle and square foot, painted in colours by Harry Davis with a view of a castle with two figures standing in the foreground, on a white ground with gilt seaweed and scales, signed, puce mark, shape 2448, 8 1/4" high (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Good, no cracks, chips or restoration, very minor wear to gilding, no apparent crazing
Lot 353
A GEORGIAN 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, the 31 1/2" fullered blade inscribed "OSBORN" and "WARRANTED" amid armorials and foliate scrolls, brass hilt with shell guard, white metal wire grip and urn pommel, 38 1/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Quillon missing. Oxidation staining and wear to blade.
Lot 763
A FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, late 19th century, the eight day movement striking on a bell, the white enamel dial with blue Roman and black Arabic numerals, the waisted oval case with shell, flowers and scrollwork in high relief and surmounted by a reposing allegorical female figure with water urn, raised on oval green velvet base, 24 1/2" x 17 3/4" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally very good condition, no damage to dial, crack to glass on rear door, with key and pendulum
Lot 1861
A FRENCH GOLD AND ENAMELED CUT CORNERED RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOXBy Christian Petschler, the central panels with engine turned decoration, the blue enameled borders decorated with floral and foliate sprays and with urn form motifs. Detailed ABATE. Size 8.5cm x 5.5cm x 1.8cm, gross weight 144 gms.Condition Report: There are one or two tiny marks to the enamel, visible under strong magnification, these do not go down to the gold. There is one tiny scuff mark to one corner. The hinge closes nice and tightly. Overall lovely quality and good condition.
Lot 562
A FRENCH GILT-METAL AND SEVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURELate 19th CenturyThe drum-shaped twin-train movement striking on a bell and surmounted by a seated female holding a book and flaming torch, the back of the case inscribed 'PH.MOUREY 79', 31cm high, together with a pair of matching twin-handled urn cassolette, with reversible candle nozzle covers, 31cm high, winder and pendulumCondition report:- Movement functions when wound- Some loss of gilding throughout and general wear
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