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Lot 233
Mysia, Kyzikos EL Stater. Circa 450-330 BC. Demeter kneeling to left, wearing grain wreath, sleeveless girdled chiton and himation which hangs from left shoulder, holding sceptre in left hand, grain stalk in right hand / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze 201; Boston MFA 1544; SNG France -. 16.00g, 19mm. Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare; one of very few specimens known and the only example of any denomination of this type on CoinArchives. This extraordinarily rare coin features a most unusual depiction of the goddess Demeter: her kneeling posture is without parallel in surviving contemporary statuary or relief. Indeed, gods would rarely be depicted in kneeling postures without exceptionally good cause; not only does such a stance, low to the ground, diminish the aura of grandeur about them (particularly where statues are concerned), it was from a technical standpoint a more difficult pose to draw, engrave, or sculpt. That Demeter should thus be portrayed here is noteworthy, but perhaps not surprising – in fact, Kyzikos made extensive use of the kneeling posture on its electrum coinage, certainly due to the limited ‘canvas’ space available for the showcasing of the engraver’s talent. To compress a design of artistic merit into so small a space required no small degree of creativity. While almost all fully figural types, as well as most animalistic types, are placed into a space-saving crouch or kneel, such a requirement then necessitated the provision of a motive for the subject. In the case of animals or mythical monsters, this was simple: a lion or panther may crouch, ready to pounce; a bull or goat may recline in rest. Where gods and heroes are concerned, and the motive becomes more difficult to produce, so then does the ingenuity of the engraver shine the brighter: Hermes kneels as he reaches his hand into an urn set upon the ground (von Fritze 204); Odysseos kneels in order to sacrifice a prostrate ram (von Fritze 156); Silenos kneels as he pours win from a krater using his leg for support (von Fritze 172); Theseus places his knee across a centaur’s back to force him to the ground (von Fritze 170). Here, Demeter is shown in the act of raising herself from a kneeling position - she puts her weight on her sceptre, held in her left hand, while in her right hand she holds and inspects the grain she has knelt to pick.
Lot 496
Q. Cassius Longinus AR Denarius. Rome, 55 BC. Veiled head of Vesta right; Q•CASSIVS downwards to left, VEST upwards to right / Curule chair within circular temple of Vesta; urn to left, vota tablet inscribed AC to right. Crawford 428/1; RSC Cassia 9. 4.11g, 19mm, 4h. Extremely Fine. Attractively toned.
Lot 986
An early 19th century Coalport spill vase, painted with floral sprays on dark blue ground with gilt heightening, on square sectioned base, height 10.5cm, and a similar twin handled urn vase, height 9.5cm, both circa 1820 (2). CONDITION REPORT: Please note that there is some rubbing to the gilding, one with a tiny pre-glaze rim chip, and some areas of fritting to the rims of both.
Lot 543
A near pair of late 18th century English brass tapered candlesticks, the concave bases with beading and classical urn motif, both bases stamped with rubbed manufacturers marks, height of both approx. 19cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: As stated a near pair, one sconce slightly more bulbous, the other base larger by approx. 0.6cm in each direction, the same candlestick with central seam visible on each side of plinth, the other candlestick with horizontal seam to upper section of plinth, both rims slightly misshapen, both with minor dents, pitting and tarnish commensurate with age throughout, as stated both manufacturers marks are rubbed, three possible letters to candlestick with smaller base MRA, first letter illegible.
Lot 1352
A Victorian hallmarked silver chatelaine decorated with a pierced Medusa head above an urn, with plain link chain and rigid hook, Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1888, with three clasps suspending a hallmarked silver button hook, a scent bottle, and a pencil with hard stone end, combined approx 1.24ozt.
Lot 1263
A pair of George III hallmarked silver urn shaped peppers with pierced domed covers, each engraved with recumbent stag crest, above spreading circular foot, with blue glass liners, London 1794 and 1806, maker's initials RP, height 10cm, approx 4ozt. CONDITION REPORT: Both appear to be in very good condition. One dome is slightly misshapen (pushed down and flattened), the same salt is slightly wobbly with scratched trademarks to bases.
Lot 391
A George III gilt brass mounted mahogany musical table clock The dial signed for William Bull, Stratford, last quarter of the 18th century The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and sounding the hours on a single bell followed by one from a choice of seven lively melodies played on a nest of thirteen bells with thirteen hammers, the backplate engraved with Ho-Ho bird inhabited rococo scrolls, the 7 inch serpentine-outline arched brass dial applied with circular silvered centre engraved WILLIAM BULL, STRATFORD within Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and small subsidiary Chime/Not Chime and tune selection dials to upper spandrel areas set within a polychrome and gilt floral painted green field incorporating tiled floor and draped curtain bordered aperture to arch enclosing a curtain which rises to reveal a later applied printed 18th century festival scene with fireworks whilst the music is in play, In a gilt brass mounted mahogany case with flambeau urn finials to the bell-top superstructure incorporating repeating rosette-centred oval aperture pierced gilt sound fret frieze over brass fillet bordered serpentine outline arched glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating foliate cast upper quadrant frets and flanked by female caryatid mounts to the canted angles, the sides applied with elaborate rococo scroll cast gilt brass sound fret panels, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous scroll cast gilt brass feet, (with restoration, probably originally with automaton and case possibly rebuilt), 64cm (25.25ins) high overall. Provenance: The estate of Michael Hurst. A William Bull is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Stratford (London/Essex) 1770-1804. A related musical automata table clock by William Bull is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. English Domestic Clocks on page 293 (Fig. 322). A table clock with similar arrangement of rising curtain to the arch of the dial (revealing automata of two fiddlers, Harlequin and a Columbine) is illustrated in Barder, Richard C.R. The GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830 on page 128 (Plate IV/65).
Lot 369
A George III green japanned eight-day longcase clock John Johnson, Walton, circa 1770 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and twin bird and urn foliate cast spandrels to angles beneath silvered boss signed J n.o Johnson, WALTON, SURREY flanked by dolphin cast mounts to arch, In a green japanned case with shaped sound fret fronted concave sided 'pagoda' pediment over foliate panel band painted break-arch cavetto cornice and similarly decorated hood door flanked by floral trail painted columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows within scroll borders and quarter columns set against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with Oriental figures within an Arcadian garden landscape with pagodas and pavilions within gilt line borders, the surround with hatched upper quadrant panels over foliate trails, the sides with oversized leafy sprays, on plinth base decorated with further garden landscape within line border over moulded double skirt incorporating bracket feet, (finish with retouching), 239cm (94ins) high excluding finials. John Johnson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Walton-on-Thames circa 1766.
Lot 390
A fine George III gilt brass mounted ebonised quarter-chiming table clock with enamel dials Robert Philp, London, circa 1770 The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and chiming a melody for the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells with eight hammers, the leafy foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Rob t Philp, London to an elaborate scroll cartouche, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular convex white enamel Roman numeral centre with Arabic five minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands , the angles with applied foliate cast spandrels beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming cast mounts to arch, the gilt brass mounted ebonised bell top case capped with urn finial to the scroll-outline upstand over rococo scroll cast gilt brass mounts and four further gilt finials to superstructure, the front door with inset gilt fillet moulding to the glazed dial aperture and scroll cast upper quadrant frets flanked by canted angles adorned with fine female caryatid and tied rose drapery cast mounts, the sides with hinged gilt brass handles over circular and concave-topped musical trophy and sunburst cherub mask cast sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed door, the cavetto moulded shallow skirt base applied with lion s mask centred drapery swag mount to front, on generous leafy scroll cast feet, 51cm (20ins) excluding top finial; 56cm (22ins) high overall. Robert Philp is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1740-81. He was maker of musical and astronomical clocks and watches who was known to have supplied clocks sent to China and also movements for installation in Chinese cases (see White, Ian English Clocks for the Eastern Markets pages 223 and 225, Figure 8.14b). A particularly fine ormolu cased quarter striking table clock with revolving spherical moon made by Philp for the Chinese market was sold at Sotheby s in their sale entitled Arts of Europe , London, 10th July 2013 (lot 85) for £73,300.
Lot 243
GROUP OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN to include Sevres style boxed cabinet cup and saucer, later decorated with extensive gilding on cobalt blue ground, Sevres marks to base and decoration mark for Chateau des Tuileries, together with pair of Continental porcelain hand painted, twin handled, urn shaped vases within gilt borders on a cobalt blue ground, spurious shield overglaze blue mark to underside. (3)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
Lot 2
FRENCH ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE 'CERCLE TOURNANTS' URN SHAPED, CHERUB MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK, having horizontal ceramic scales reading in Roman numerals and Arabic numerals, the case bedecked with floral swags and entwined with a serpent pointing to the relevant time on an architectural plinth base, standing on Ormolu feet. 39.5cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Cosmetically appearing in good condition, the marble is rather grubby and with fritts and small chips to the edges in places, appears to have been re-gilded overall, not tested, lacks key.
Lot 94
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CHEVAL MIRROR with satinwood stringing, having turned urn shape finials to the supports, with a weighted, adjustable mirror, having bevelled plate, on outswept fluted legs with brass cups and casters. 70 x 166cm.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: The glass is bloomed in places. overall a little dry with scuffs and general wear and tear but basically sound, the weighted system works.
Lot 18
Flight Barr and Barr porcelain urn and cover, circa 1813-40, decorated with views of Brougham Castle, Westmorland, in colours, bordered with gilt against a cobalt blue ground on a campagna shaped urn with twin handles, raised on a square base, painted marks to the underside (some restoration), height 27.5cm
Lot 547
George III mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1770, the top with a broken cavetto arched cornice centred with an urn shaped finial over two recessed arched panel doors, opening to pigeonholes and small drawers, raised on a base opening to an interior with a sliding well, stepped drawers and pigeonholes, the front with three upper false drawers, two real short drawers and two long drawers, each with brass swan neck handles, raised on ogee bracket feet, width 102cm, height 224cm, depth 60cm
Lot 403
French white marble and ormolu clock garniture, late 19th Century, painted enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, detailed with floral garlands, indistinctly signed '...., Toulouse', within a brass barrel case, and surmounted with an urn finial, the movement striking on a bell, supported on brass capped marble columns, on a rectangular plinth base with bras feet, height 35cm, with a pair of matching three branch candelabra, 25.5cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches
Lot 507
Mahogany eight day longcase clock by Samuel Newness, Whitchurch (active circa 1790), swan neck pediment with two turned urn finials over reeded columns flanking a brass arched 13'' dial, with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals and engraved centred, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, winged masked spandrels, painted moon phase, the movement striking on a bell, over a trunk with flame mahogany door within reeded pilasters and a flame mahogany box base, raised on bracket feet, height 242cm Please note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches
Lot 1011
Pair of Meissen candelabra, 47cm high, a Meissen figural group depicting three figures decorating an urn with flowers 20cm high, and two continental figures of a shepherd and shepherdess (5 in lot) Man in pink coat - head restored, hat chipped. Sheep broken. Numerous other chips and losses.Woman - Repairs and losses. Head detached but present.Group - Urn re-glued. Numerous losses and chips.One candelabra with two broken arms. One appears to be present (see image). Socket broken. Numerous chips and losses.Other with numerous small chips and losses.
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