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Lot 1500

Australian interest, a Victorian presentation silver goblet, by Martin, Hall and Co., London 1882, the urn shaped bowl with engraved decoration and inscribed, 'Queensland National Association Exhibition, August 1885', the reverse inscribed 'Wienholt Bros. Champion Draught Stallion Sir Garnet 1885', on a raised circular foot with a knopped stem, height 18.7cm, approx. weight 7.3oz.

Lot 1503

Two late-Victorian silver naval trophy goblets, by George Jackson, London 1891/92, plain urn bowls, on knopped stem on raised circular bases, one inscribed 'Squash Racquets Single HMS Victoria won by P.M.R. Royds', the other for doubles, won by 'P. M. R Royds and J. G. Lumsden', height 14.3cm, approx. weight 6oz. (2)

Lot 1539

A Victorian silver goblet, by Richards and Brown, London 1863, the urn shaped bowl with engraved decoration, with a presentation inscription, on a raised circular foot with a beaded border, plus a swing-handled sugar basket of oval form, Birmingham 1905, approx. weight 11oz. (2)

Lot 1542

A George II silver sugar caster, by Robert Lucas, London 1734, baluster form, the pull-off cover with a large finial, on a circular foot, height 17cm, plus a George III silver chamber stick, by Timothy Renou, London 1796, circular form, reeded border, scroll handle, urn shaped capital, crested, with a later plated snuffer, approx. total weight 16.9oz. (2) The crest is that of Bracken, Byres, Cauty, Dowding, Fitz-Marmaduke, Montgomery and Pitman.

Lot 1574

A George III silver coffee pot, main marks lost in decoration, the cover with maker's mark of I.W, London, baluster form, later foliate scroll decoration, domed cover with an urn finial, wooden scroll handle, on a raised circular foot, engraved with crest, height 28cm, approx. weight 27.7oz.

Lot 1897

A George III silver goblet, by John Denziloe, London 1783, urn form, bright-cut borders and ribbon-tied foliate swags, with an oval cartouche with a crest, the reverse with initials, on a raised circular foot, height 14.5cm, approx. weight 5.8oz. For further reading on this maker see: Silver Studies, The Journal of the Silver Society, Number 16, 2004, pages 125-129, for Simon Davidson's article 'John Denziloe of London, A Goldsmith Working in Aldersgate 1774-1805'. The crest is that of Cracroft.

Lot 1900

A pair of George III silver goblets, by Robert Hennell I, London 1794, urn shaped bowls, gilded interiors, with bright-cut, prick dot, wriggle work and reeded borders, on raised circular bases, crested, height 16.5cm, weight 15oz. (2) The crest is that of Rabett. Provenance: A Private Collection. Bonhams, New Bond Street London, Fine Silver 2 July 2008, lot 251.

Lot 1905

A pair of Victorian silver candlesticks with matching electroplated four-light branches, by Rupert Favell, London 1883, tapering square columns with rams' heads, swags and ribbon foliate decoration, on raised square bases with canted corners, urns and acanthus leaf decoration, the branches with three reeded scroll arms each supporting an urn-shaped capital, and with a central capital, total height 46cm, height of candlesticks without branches 31cm. (4)

Lot 1909

A pair of George IV cast silver-gilt candlesticks, by Sebastian Crespell II, London 1824, the columns modelled as Neptune holding coral mounted urn capitals, removable shell drip pans, on raised shaped bases with foliate scroll decoration, engraved with a crest and monogram, the underside of the base with a later presentation inscription 'The Gift of Mrs Elilz. Drew to Col C.K.K. Tynte Jan 3 Obt. 5 1856', height 18.5cm, approx. weight 27oz. (2) Provenance: A Private Collection. Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Silver Sale, 25 April 2012, lot 1049. A Private Collection. Charles Kemeys Kemeys-Tynet (1822-1891) of Halswell, Somerset, Cefn Mably, County Glamorgan and Burleigh Hall, Leicestershire, was Colonel of the 1st Somerset Militia and married three times in 1848, 1873 and 1879.

Lot 1913

A two-handled silver-gilt cup and cover, with cancelled marks and London Assay Office marks for 2020, classical urn form, with ribbon tied drapes and medallions, fluted leaf capped scroll handles, pull-off swirl fluted cover with a cone finial, on a raised swirl fluted foot on a square base with beaded medallions, on a square stepped wooden plinth, applied with a plaque inscribed 'The Golden Cup, A Symbol of Charity and Generosity The Butchers Charitable Institution', and set with a George III Guinea, underneath inscribed '1773', height 54cm, height on plinth 61cm, approx. weight 116oz. Provenance: This lot is being sold on behalf of The Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution. Antique Plate Committee case number 9405.

Lot 1915

A set of four George II silver cast candlesticks, by William Gould, London 1749, baluster columns, shell shoulders, urn shaped capitals, detachable unmarked drip pans, on spread circular bases with foliate and shell decoration, engraved with a crest and armorial, height 24.2cm, approx. weight 108oz. (4)

Lot 243

A George III silver pepperette, by Robert Hennell & Samuel Hennell, London, 1803, of urn form with engraved initials, 7.5cms; another pepperette, by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co., Chester; and a silver ashtray, 5.8oz. gross.

Lot 250

A Indo Persian white metal condiment set, comprising: mustard, salt and pepper; a Victorian silver cauldron pattern table salt; a silver urn pattern pepperette with weighted base; an Indo Persian plated metal bowl with floral decoration; a plated three-handled table salt; a set of six Siamese white metal napkin rings decorated with vessels at sea; and another napkin ring.

Lot 295

A reproduction bronze metal urn in the form of The Warwick Vase, cast with Bacchic heads with strap handles, raised on a square plinth, 38cms high.

Lot 31

Two 20th Century mahogany etageres, one with rectangular top, inlaid with urn issuing foliate swags, raised on ring turned supports and turned tapering feet, 61h x 49.5w x 34cms deep; the other with shaped top, inlaid with urn issuing foliate swags, raised on ring turned supports and turned tapering feet, 60h x 17.5w x 27.5cms deep.

Lot 359

A quantity of Herend porcelain, including: a classical style urn planter decorated with fruit and flowers; a pair of small planters with rose trellis design; and a pair of small planters with green leaf bands.

Lot 113

ROYAL WORCESTER LIDDED URN - 280CMS

Lot 370

A PAIR OF TOLEWARE TABLE LAMPS of urn form with lion ring handles and paw feet, each 30cm wide x 75cm high Condition: will need rewiring, shades only balance on top, small soldering area broken

Lot 14

A large ornate green floral encrusted urn on pedestal base

Lot 461

A GROUP OF AYNSLEY COFFEE WARES, VASES AND TRINKETS, comprising 'Pembroke' pattern coffee pot (finial reglued), cream jug (chip to rim inside), four coffee cans (two hairlines) and four saucers (one missing some pattern), twin handled urn, height 23cm (all seconds) and 'Pembroke' posy bowl and small covered vase, a 'Wild Tudor' vase, height 16cm and a pill box (15)

Lot 1509

A Derby campana-shaped urn with landscape in reserve, 'Nr Worcester', height 31cm

Lot 332

An early 19th century Georgian needlework Alphabet Sampler worked by Elizabeth Louisa Ogilvie 1812, four rows of letters and numbers above a panel of stylised trees and plant in urn with six sets of crowns and initials above, all within a stylised border, 30cm X 26 in thin ebonised frame

Lot 349

A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY an urn shaped body, with foliate scrolls shaped as handles, the cover features a bouquet of rosettes, the base of the urn formed from acanthus leaves centered with a garooned shaped pine final, two triton putti flank either side of the urn, each draped in acanthus leaves with a vine of rosettes connecting the two, the clock face with roman numerals and arabic numerals, and a twin-train movement, the hands of gilt metal formed as scrolls, all atop a rectangular base with foliate strapwork on four toupie feet, the interior mechanism stamped 203; overall height of clock: 43 cm (16 7/8 in.); dimensions of clock base: 35.56 x 15 cm (14 x 5 7/8 in.)PROVENANCE Christie's New York, 29 October, 2002, lot 134Acquired at the above by the current owner. CONDITION The clock appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall surface dust visible to the mantle clock. Minor patina visible to the gadrooned pine finial as well as the bodies of the putti's. Should be noted that the clock was not wound and does not appear in working condition. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 354

A FRENCH BRASS AND MARBLE FIGURAL CLOCK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the brass formed as a cherub riding a chariot led by a lion, the wheel formed from the clock face, the clock face with roman numerals with metal hands and a gilt face, the base formed as a rectangle from marble with a gilt chariot scene featuring a goddess led by horses and a cherub, flanked on either side by a gilt urn, stamped on the interior AI in a oval cartouche and numbered 12954; overall height: 44.45 cm (17 1/2 in.); dimensions of base: 43 x 14 cm (16 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.) CONDITION The clock appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall surface dust and darkening visible to the clock, most notably to the brass figural group. Patina has occurred to the gilt scene in various places. Should be noted the clock does not appear in working condition. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 386

A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED THREE-PIECE GARNITURE, 19TH CENTURY the set with a conforming foliate and floral motif with gold and blue accents, of urn shape the clock body supported by two putti's, handles formed from rossettes, the cover with a pine cone finial, the face with Roman numerals and twin-train movement, on a shaped base with toupie feet, flanked by two armed candelabras formed from branches with a single putto, inscribed E. Henry lower right of clock face; height of clock: 42 cm (16 1/2 in.); height of candelabras: 30 (11 3/4 in.)PROVENANCE Christie's, NY, 28 October, 2002, lot 133 Acquired at the above by the current owner CONDITION The set appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered patina and rubbing resulting in losses. Overall surface dust and grim visible. The clock is not in working condition and does not wind with a key. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 882

A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORCELAIN CANDELABRA, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY of urn form, five light candelabras with a cobalt ground and gilt details, the arms formed from acanthus with floral detailing, the body with three terminating goat heads, the rounded foot rim with three putti connected with a floral garland swag, on rounded feet formed from acanthus; overall height: 58 cm (22 7/8 in.) CONDITION The pair appears in very good original condition. Overall surface dust and grim visible to the foot rim and gilt detailing. Scattering dark spots to the goat heads, putti and foot rim. No significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 952

A LOUIS XVI-STYLE WOOD CARVED BLACK GILT SIDEBOARD, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY black and gilt wood carved sideboard of elongated rectangular form, with a centered mirrored back flanked by two porcelain portrait plaques each in a gilt acanthus cartouche with foliate and floral branches, three floral porcelain plaques each in a acanthus cartouche, the backboard features a small gilt beaded motif capped at each end with a gilt urn, each portrait plaque is centered on a cabinet, which is flanked by corinthian columns with gilt acanthus leaves, below two open shelves are visible and are flanked by two matching corinthian columns, on squat baluster feet with a foliate and beaded motif; overall height: 140 cm (55 1/8 in.); dimensions: 127 x 45 cm (50 x 17 3/4 in.) CONDITION The sideboard appears in age-appropriate condition. Rubbing and peeling to the gilt accents, most notably to the lower left, and lower center around one of the porcelain floral plaques. Minor surface dust visible to the naked eye. Splitting of wood visible lower left measuring at, 86 cm (33 7/8 in.) and lower right measuring at, 62 cm (24 3/8 in.), visible to the naked eye. Major Splitting of wood visible on upper center verso, measuring at, 56 cm (22 in.), visible to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 268

A SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN URN, GILLY, LATE 19TH CENTURY a sevres style soft-paste vase of ovoid form, the recto featuring a country scene of two men and a woman, one man and the woman stand together in the background in front of a stone cottage, the other man rides his horse on a dirt path, the scene is centered in gilt cartouche signed Gilly, lower right of scene, the verso scene featuring a landscape with a stone castle with a lake and a wooded landscape, the body features an anthemion motif continuous into the strapwork of the tapered neck and base, the lid features an anthemion motif mimicking the body with a garooned pine finial, all against a vienna cobalt ground,marked with facsimile sevre mark between two double-louis under lid in dark gray overglaze, overall height: 71 cm (28 in.) CONDITION In age-appropriate condition. Overall craquelar visible to the scenes and the base. Rubbing to the gilt rim details. Light surface scratches visible to the body. The vase itself is off kilter but is in stable condition. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. Otherwise no other issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 303

A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT URN, WILLIAM BURWASH AND RICHARD SIBLEY, LONDON, 1811 of campana form, two handles formed from coiled snakes who are rising form the head of mercury, the base with a continuous motif of bulrush and acanthus leaves, the rim with patarae and anthemion in strapwork and a gadrooned budding finial, the recto and verso center features a crest flanked by two dogs, with a banner reading, HUMAN I NIHIL ALIENUM;; the urn marked with maker's mark, city mark, date mark and duty mark visible on the interior of cover and base of urn; overall height: 43 cm (17 in.); total weight: 3.85 kg (132 oz.) PROVENANCE Charles 2nd Earl of Talbot thence by descent to The Earl of Shrewbury and Waterford Christie's London, 17 October 1962, lot 139 Acquired at the above by the current owner CONDITION In age-appropriate condition. With overall tarnish resulting in discoloration. Would benefit from a polish, otherwise no other issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 305

AN BRITISH SILVER-PLATED AND CUT GLASS TWO-PIECE EPERGNE, PROBABLY DESIGNED BY AUGUSTE ADOLPHE WILLMS (1827-1899), ELKINGTON & CO., BIRMINGHAM, 1872-1873in Egyptian Revival taste, four-light, with three scrolling arms, the body formed as an urn with three sphinx, supported by three lion's paws, atop a mirrored trefoil support, candelabra stamped under base with maker's marks, date mark L for 1872, lozenge patent mark, numbered 7792, base stamped along sides with maker's marks, date mark M for 1873, numbered 8626; height of candelabra: 62.8 cm (24 3/4 in.), overall dimensions of stand: 7.5 (h) x 36 (w) x 34 (d) cm (3 x 14 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.)LITERATUREFor a related example of this model is Kenneth Crisp Jones, The Silversmiths of Birmingham (1981), p. 166, fig. 165 (illustrated)CONDITION Both the candelabra and base are in age-appropriate condition. Minor tarnishing and attractive rainbow toning in places. Several fine scratches to the mirrored base, the longest measuring 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) The set of bowls appear in very good original condition. Minor surface scuffs to one of the small bowls. No significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 315

AN AMERICAN NINE-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MAUSER & CO., NEW YORK, 1887-1903the tray, hot water urn, coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer and bowl repoussed in conforming grape bunches, with plain candle wick trimmer, all monogrammed HNW (save for candle wick trimmer), each marked with 985 and sterling silver standards, maker's mark, serial number 17002; overall weight: approximately 10.48 kg (337 ozt)comprising: a) a two-handled tray, stamped with serial number 5812B and 13 inch under base; dimensions: 53 x 68 cm (20 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.), weight: 5.75 kg b) a hot water urn, stamped with number 1 and 3 1/2 pint under base; overall height with handle: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), weight: 1.3 kg c) a hot water stand, numbered 2 under base; overall height: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.), weight: 800 g d) a teapot numbered 2 under base; overall height: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), weight: 700 g e) a coffee pot stamped 2 1/2 pint under base; overall height: 23 cm (9 in.), weight: 700 g f) a two-handled covered sugar bowl; overall height: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), weight: 505 g g) a bowl; overall height: 10 cm (4 in.), weight: 294 g h) a creamer stamped 3/4 pint under base; overall height: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.), weight: 274 g i) a candle wick trimmer, numbered 2 under base; overall height: 5 cm (2 in.), weight: 157.5 g CONDITION Overall the service set appears in very good original condition. Minor wear and use to each element. Visible polish residue to some of the elements. No significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 289

A antique hand finished lidded glass urn. (slight nibbles to rim & rim of lid) Not visible from the exteriorh33cm

Lot 312

Veritas Lamp works, London, brass and copper Hurricane Stove and a copper and brass urn, tallest, 30cm (2)

Lot 56

Ginori porcelain urn with sepia landscape decoration to front and verso with gilt scroll handles, Ginori factory mark to base

Lot 44

A Chinese Ming style crackle glaze urn raised on tripod support 

Lot 103

An impressive silver centre piece having oval cut glass fruit bowl to top, the elongated oval base is domed with two curled griffin either side of the urn shaped centre support - Birmingham 1896 maker Elkington and Company - 70 ozt - length 45 cm, Height 31 cm

Lot 171

Late 19thC Royal Worcester porcelain urn with cover , flaming finial decoration of pixie masks, griffins, column having four dolphins to base on raised circular foot - Ht. 36cm

Lot 174

Four pieces of Vienna porcelain with decoration of gilt borders and classical scenes - 1) Large dish diam. 36cm, 2) Dish diam. 27cm, 3) Dish diam. 25cm, 4) Urn- Ht. 27cm

Lot 18

Wedgwood three colour Jasperware pot pourri urn with bud finial, gadrooned border, ram masks, swags, oval cartouches with nymphs. Ht. 32cm. Impresed mark to base

Lot 9

Victorian chased silver sugar shaker with urn finial - London 1893 - 9.0 ozt, maker G M J

Lot 17

Porzellan, Camaieudekor in Eisenrot, Vergoldung. Modell 920, Neuzierat. Der Rand und die reliefierten Zieraten mit goldradiertem Mosaik und anhängenden zweifarbigen Röschen und Blättern. Im Spiegel, im Inselstil, die feingemalte Darstellung der trauernden Klymene am Grab ihres Sohnes Phaeton. Um die monumentale Grabsäule mit bekrönender Urne und Spruch, die zu Pappelbäumen erstarrten Sonnentöchter, die Schwestern des Phaeton. Im Hintergrund der von Apoll zu einem Schwan verwandelte ligurische König Kyknos. Blaumarke Zepter, Pressnummer 13. D 24,8 cm.Berlin, KPM, 1783.Im Januar 1783 gab der König ein Service bei der Manufaktur in Auftrag, welches ausschließlich seinen geliebten ovidischen Metamorphosen gewidmet sein sollte. Friedrichs Leidenschaft für die römisch-griechischen Mythologien spiegelte sich nicht nur in der Gestaltung von Porzellan, sondern auch in zahlreichen Gemälden und Interieur, wie z.B. im Ovidsaal in den Neuen Kammern oder dem Konzertzimmer in Schloss Sanssouci. Wie bei vielen anderen Servicen hatte der König auch hier exakte Vorstellungen über die Umsetzung des Dekors, welcher der Vorlage des französischen Kupferstichwerks "Les Métamorphose d'Ovide" (1767 - 1771) von Pierre Basan folgte. Bereits im Dezember 1783 wurde das Service auf Schloss Sanssouci geliefert und ist in den dortigen Inventaren der Silberkammer verzeichnet.ProvenienzSammlung Renate und Tono Dreßen.LiteraturVgl. Lenz, Berlin 1913, 2. Bd., Taf. 150, Abb. 708.Vgl. Teller und andere Formteile bei Köllmann, Braunschweig 1966, Bd. 2, Taf. 141. Zur Geschichte des Services s. Bd. 1, S. 306.Weitere Stücke aus dem Besitz der Stiftung Huis Doorn abgebildet im Kat. Kaiserlicher Kunstbesitz, Berlin 1991, Nr. 105.Zur allgemeinen Darstellung ovidischer Szenen auf Porzellan s. Braesel, Ovid auf Porzellan, Speisen und Erzählen, in: Keramos 196/2007, S. 3 - 13.Vgl. Kat. Kronschatz und Silberkammer der Hohenzollern, Berlin-Brandenburg-München 2010, S.46.Model no. 920 with Neuzierat mouldings. The relief moulded rim decorated with gilt etched mosaics and roses. The centre of the well with a finely painted depiction of Clymene mourning at the grave of her son Phaeton. The grave monument, crowned by an urn and an inscription, is surrounded by the sisters of Phaeton – daughters of the sun who were transformed into poplar trees. In the background is Cycnus, King of Liguria, who was transformed into a swan by Apollo. Blue sceptre mark, pressnummer 13. D 24.8 cm.1783.In January 1783, King Friedrich II placed an order with the manufactory for a service which was to be exclusively decorated with scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, which he loved. The king's passion for ancient Greek and Roman mythology not only found its expression in porcelain designs, but also in the numerous paintings which decorated the interiors of his castles, such as the concert room and the Ovid Gallery in the New Chambers of Sanssouci. As with his many other services, the king had a precise idea in mind of how he wanted it to be decorated. The designs were to be based on the engravings from the French work "Les Métamorphose d'Ovide" (1767 - 1771) by Pierre Basan. The service was delivered to Sanssouci Palace in December 1783 and is listed in the inventory of the silver chamber.ProvenanceCollection of Renate and Tono Dreßen.LiteratureCf. Lenz, Berlin 1913, vol. 2, pl. 150, illus. 708. Cf. plates and various moulded items in: Köllmann, Braunschweig 1966, vol. 2, pl. 141. For more on the history of the service, see vol. 1, p. 306. Further pieces in the possession of the Stiftung Huis Doorn are illustrated in cat.: Kaiserlicher Kunstbesitz, Berlin 1991, no. 105. For general information on the depiction of scenes from Ovid on porcelain see: Braesel, Ovid auf Porzellan, Speisen und Erzählen, in: Keramos 196/2007, p. 3 – 13. Cf. cat. Kronschatz und Silberkammer der Hohenzollern, Berlin-Brandenburg-Munich 2010, p.46.

Lot 61

19th century Copper and Brass Tea Urn with swing ebonised handle, 39cms high

Lot 41

Victorian cast iron door stop, cast iron urn form door stop and a brass sheep door stop (3). Provenance: The Margaret Bide Collection.

Lot 458

Pair of George ll silver baluster casters, each with a lion and a shield crest, and a domed cover with urn finial, one pierced, on a raised circular foot, by Christian Hillan, London 1735, H. 14.7cm, 404.7 grams (2)

Lot 543

A large terracotta garden urn with three lug handles and incised detail, 66 x 72 cm

Lot 146

A PAIR OF GEORGIAN TOLE CHESTNUT URNS AND COVERS, of pedestal form, with lion mask and ring handles, the sharply upswept cover to a simple acorn knop, picked out with gilt borders and swags. 31cm high The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Alot of paintwork is rubbed off, both on lids and bases, the lids have dents, finials have slight knocks, one urn is not attached to its base, both in need of restoration. 

Lot 197

A DERBY PORCELAIN POT POURRI VASE, CIRCA 1820, urn form with gilt grotesque masks and pierced rim, raised on four claw feet to a square base, gilt foliate scroll decorated on blue and white grounds, red Nottingham Road factory mark to base. 9cm high, 11.5cm wide (lacks cover)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Lacking cover, hairlined to rim, usual rubbing to gilding and crazing. Condition report made 190321.

Lot 484

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY VITRINE, the string inlaid frieze surmounted by an arch inlaid with an urn and ribbon tied bellflower swags, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing fixed shelves, over a pair of panelled doors inlaid with baskets and scrolling foliage, raised on cabriole legs. 192cm high, 127cm wide, 36.5cm deep

Lot 527

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BOW-FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS, the crossbanded top above two short over four long graduated drawers, each fitted with brass urn-backed oval ring handles, raised on turned feet. 122cm high, 118cm wide, 63cm deep

Lot 211

1950's Palissy 'Gayday' ceramics and an urn, along with some other ceramics.

Lot 63

Deckelvase/Duftvase o. Blumensteckvase, Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Freital, 2. H. 20. Jh. Porzellan, weiß. Urnenform mit kannelierter Wandung, Deckel kreisförmig durchbrochen. Unterglasurblaue Marke. H. 24 cm Lidded vase/scented vase or flower vase, Saxon porcelain manufactory Freital, 2nd half of the 20th century. Porcelain, white. Urn-shaped vase with fluted walls, circular openwork lid. Underglaze blue mark

Lot 241

Two garden urn flower pots (Largest H46cm)

Lot 240

SELECTION OF GILT DECORATED CERAMICS AND GLASScomprising a Royal Worcester teapot and coffee pot; a Royal Winton urn; a Cauldon centre urn with floral decoration; and a red glass vase (5)

Lot 282

MIXED LOT OF CERAMICSincluding a crested cup and saucer, Royal Stafford Noddy bowl, boxed, Mailing lidded preserve pot, Minton pin dish, boxed, two French comical plates, Carlton Ware ribbed jug, squat jug with a gilt neck and handle, Wedgwood twin handled urn style vase and a Sadler Art Deco style jug

Lot 458

WALNUT OF LONDON PAINTED MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITEcomprising a wardrobe with a moulded top above two doors with applied urn and floral motifs flanked by canted corners, opening to reveal a fitted interior of a hanging space and glass front cabinets marked for Shirts, Underwear, Pyjamas, Sundries and Socks, above two drawers with a mirror and tie rack to one door, standing on cabriole supports, 193cm high, two matching bedside cupboards, each with two shelves above a cupboard door, on cabriole supports, 78cm high, and a shaped double headboard with built in bedside cupboards, each with two shelves above two drawers, on cabriole supports, 219cm wide

Lot 1150

A Georgian mahogany dining chair with pierced urn back

Lot 1182

A late Victorian overmantel mirror with urn finials on turned supports, 120cm high x 115cm wide

Lot 1442

A decorative pottery urn, an A. Blogg spirit keg and a small Munro's Scotch Whisky jug

Lot 149

A Royal Worcester two handled urn, decorated with fishermen and a bay scene, gilt border, pattern 1684, 18cm.

Lot 107

An early 20th century gilt gesso overmantel, with urn and harebell crest over a ram's head motif and rectangular divided plate, W.137cm H.107cmCONDITION: Numerous losses including right swag to main urn, top left finial, ram's head to the top left corner and foliate banding around the reeded frame, some oxidisation to the plate, overall in need of extensive restoration.

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