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Click here to subscribeA large late 19th century Imari style decorated twin handled urn and cover (af), height 39cm, a Booths silicon 'Old Willow' pattern circular shallow bowl, diameter 34cm, a 'Fern' Cobridge baluster jug with lozenge mark to the base, height 25cm, and a 19th century Caneware game pie dish with finial modelled as a rabbit, length 21.5cm, indistinct marks to base (4).
A large decorative orange and white opaque glass vase of squat baluster form with raised neck and rim, height 40cm, a blue glass circular bowl on metal stand, a clear glass dome, and a clear cut glass circular desk lamp shade with drops (af), also a large cream glazed foliate mould decorated urn (base missing), diameter 42cm (5).
A FRENCH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, LATE 18TH CENTURY with hollow-triangular blade etched and gilt with scrolls and trophies on a blued panel, silver hilt cast and chased with beadwork in imitation of brilliants, comprising oval shell-guard with wavy border, a pair of small arms, forward-canted quillon, knuckle-guard, urn-shaped pommel and integral grip 81.4 cm; 32 1/8 in blade
A PAIR OF FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS FOR PRESENTATION TO AN AFRICAN OR EASTERN POTENTATE BY LAMOTTE AINE À ST ETIENNE, CIRCA 1830 with browned swamped barrels formed in two-stages, fitted with silver fore-sights on a large gilt flowerhead bed, decorated with gilt classical urns, flowers and stars at the medians, the breeches decorated with gilt celestial motifs and thunderbolts on a finely matted ground, struck on the left of the breeches with St Etienne marks (Neue Støckel 8745, the gold with small losses), engraved tangs fitted with the back-sights and retained by gilt screws, flush-fitting locks signed on a silver oval beneath the rainproof pans enclosed by a pair of fronds, fitted with bevelled 'French' cocks, platinum-lined pans and steel springs with rollers, figured walnut full stocks profusely inlaid in silver wire with scrolls, leafy tendrils and flowers over the greater part of their surface, including a bouquet issuant from an urn behind the rear ramrod-pipe and a further bouquet behind the barrel tangs, the fore-ends inset with an engraved silver plaque in place of the ramrod channel, full silver mounts cast and chased in low relief, comprising solid side-plates decorated with foliage and garlands, trigger-guards, spurred pommels and escutcheon en suite, and no provision for ramrods 29.5 cm; 11 5/8 in barrels (2) Joseph, Jean and Jean-Baptiste Lamotte were three generations of St Etienne gunmakers recorded circa 1716-1856. Jean held a significant exhibition of weapons in Smirna (Izmir), Turkey, and is famous for his deluxe weapons that were made for the Eastern market.
A PAIR OF 40 BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICER'S PISTOLS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY each with octagonal swamped sighted micro-groove rifled barrel, stamped with the barrelsmith's mark and with traces of punched and gilt decoration at the breech, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, bevelled lock engraved with foliage on the tail, fitted with engraved cock, semi-rainproof pan, and steel spring with roller, set trigger, figured walnut full stock, (each fore-end with small repairs), chequered butt carved with a band of foliage around the cap and applied with a slender panel of silver over the spine, burnished iron mounts comprising trigger-guard with urn-finial, butt-cap decorated with a flower, two-piece side-plate involving a lion's head and a bouquet of flowers, and two ramrod-pipes, and one retaining its horn-tipped baleen ramrod (the other replaced) 18.5 cm; 7 1/4 in barrels (2)
A SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, WILLIAM KINMAN, LONDON, 1779-80, RETAILED BY LOXHAM with German hollow-triangular blade etched and gilt with scrolls, classical figures and 'Me Fecit Solingen' on a blued panel over the lower portion (faded), silver hilt of classical design, comprising oval guard, a pair of straight quillons with slightly drooping globular terminals, a small pair of arms, knuckle-guard, urn-shaped pommel and the grip bound with copper wire between silver collars, in its silver-mounted parchment-covered scabbard with chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two chased with scrollwork and the locket signed 'Loxham Royal Exchange' (expertly lacquered throughout) 78.5 cm; 3 in blade William Kinman was born in 1728, is recorded as a prominent silver hilt maker and also a founding member of the Founders' Company of London. See Southwick 2001, pp.159-160
ËœA 20 BORE D.B. FRENCH FLINTOCK SPORTING GUN BY PERIN FILS À POITIERS, CIRCA 1820 with browned twist sighted barrels signed in gold over the breeches, the breeches inlaid with two gold lines (small losses), engraved breech tangs decorated with beadwork and foliage, signed bevelled locks engraved with waterfowl on the tails, fitted with semi-rainproof pans (gold lining removed) engraved steels, steel springs with rollers, figured walnut half-stock carved with conventional foliage along the fore-end, about the tang and the mounts, chequered fore-end and grip, the latter terminating in a green man mask carved in the round, carved cheek-piece decorated with vine foliage, white metal mounts comprising trigger-guard with urn-shaped finial, butt-plate with foliate borders, and two ramrod-pipes, and associated ivory-tipped baleen ramrod 81.0 cm; 31 7/ 8in barrels Louis Perin is recorded in Poitiers circa 1820 and participating in the Paris Exhibition of 1823.
A FRENCH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1770 with hollow-triangular blade signed 'Guilmin M. Fourbisseur a Versailles' at the forte, silver hilt pierced, cast and chased in low relief, comprising double shell-guard decorated with a fine trellis pattern of minute flowerheads within a frame of garlands and differing central ovals each filled with an urn, a pair of foliate arms, one marked (indistinct), gobular quillon, quillon-block, knuckle-guard and pommel all en suite with the shell, and the grip with an early binding of plaited wire and ribband between 'Turk's Heads', in a contemporary leather scabbard with silver locket, brass chape and iron suspension chain with belt hook, the latter decorated with openwork and a central flower medallion 84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade Guilmin is recorded working in Versailles circa 1767-75.
A 15 BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY H.W. MORTIMER, CIRCA 1790 with rebrowned octagonal swamped sighted barrel inscribed 'London' over the breech, stamped with London Gunmakers Company view and proof marks beneath, inlaid with two gold lines and with gold-lined vent, engraved breech tang incorporating the back-sight, signed stepped lock fitted with bolt safety-catch, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt incised with a flowerhead, and engraved iron trigger-guard with urn finial (the engraving refreshed throughout, later ramrod) 27.0 cm; 10 5/ 8in barrel
A Pair of Danish Silver Salt & Pepper Pots, by Georg Jensen:After a design by Johan Rohde, of urn shape and raised scroll supports and spread circular base CONDITION REPORT: In perfect condition, crisp hallmarks. Tops screw in tight, stand well. Model number 741. Salt comes through pineapple finial. The pepper has holes between the top panels. Approx 103g
A 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock with Porcelain Dial:The case set with six gilded ceramic panels of Neo-Classical scenes and floral garlands, the dial with cherub and lyre and ram's head urn finial to the top on scalloped bun feet. Glazed door to verso reveals bell striking movement by Japy Freres.H 36cm x W 19cm x D 14cm
A FRENCH SMALL-SWORD WITH CHISELLED IRON HILT, CIRCA 1760 with hollow-triangular blade etched with scrolls enclosing a portrait bust profile on each face at the forte, iron hilt pierced and chiselled with broad scrollwork including double shell-guard, quillon-block and pommel, and the grip with a later binding of plaited wire and ribband between 'Turk's Heads', in contemporary fishskin-covered wooden scabbard (small losses) with decorated iron locket and chape, complete with a chain and belt hook, the latter decorated with an urn enclosed by flowers 84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade
A 19th century French porcelain mounted gilt metal mantel clock, 7.5cm enamel dial inscribed with Roman numerals, twin winding holes, 14-day striking movement, the case cast with seated muse, urn, caduceus and anchor, above a shaped apron with swags centred by an oval reserve painted with regalia, 42cm wide, c.1870 Condition Report: Japy Freres movement, lacking bell, makers mark to back of case generally dusty but no apparent damage
A French Empire ormolu and belge noir clock, the white dial with Roman numerals, inscribed Faizan a Paris, twin winding holes, eight day movement striking on a bell, the pyramid case with urn finial, supported on four lions, applied with fruiting cornucopias and scrolls, rectangular plinth, 49cm high, c.1820 Condition Report: See additional for images of faults
A French gilt brass quarter-repeating carriage clock, 5.5cm circular dial with Roman numerals, eight-day movement striking on a gong, the case engraved and chased overall with scrolling foliage, the base conforming, carrying handles, 18.5cm high overall, c.1880 Condition Report: Seems to tick, balance wheel moves when shook generally good, some brown discolouration to dial case a little dull and dusty but gilding appears good underneath, serial number 6643 makers mark D,C with urn
An 18th century Continental red leather knife box, hinged sloping cover embossed with a flowering urn, brass carrying handle, shaped hasp and lockplate, the associated contents comprising six pairs of matched 18th century table knives and three-pronged forks, six Continental table spoons and six dessert spoons conforming, the box 28.5cm high, c.1775
A George III rosewood crossbanded satinwood and marquetry rectangular tea caddy, inlaid with oval paterae of a flowering basket and urn, hinged cover, the interior later fitted for jewellery with a lift-out tray, outlined throughout with boxwood and ebony stringing, 18.5cm wide, c.1790 Condition Report: Inlay missing, splits and cracks present throughout, hinge partially lacking, scratched throughout
A George III South Staffordshire enamel oval patch box, hinged cover transfer printed with a vignette of a couple and a pair of doves in a Picturesque landscape, surmounted and crested by the maxim Love and Live happy, the sides with floral garlands, enclosing a mirror, pale blue base, 4cm wide, c. 1785; another, printed with sentimental verse, within a laureate band, enclosing a mirror, pale yellow base, 4.5cm wide, c. 1785; a conforming waisted circular pastille or pill box, push-fitting cover inscribed Pledge of Love, within a garlanded urn, pale pink base, 2cm diam, c. 1785 (3) Condition Report: there is wear/damage to each of the patch boxes. additional images available
A 19th century Dutch gilt metal mounted mahogany and marquetry demi-lune side cabinet, slightly oversailing top above a pair of pivoting drawers and tambour compartments, inlaid with a flowering urn and stems outlined with chequered stringing, reeded tapered legs, 81cm high, 80cm wide, c.1840
A Sheraton Revival satinwood breakcentre side cabinet, swag-draped half-fluted urn cresting above a painted and penwork frieze a pair of glazed rectangular doors flanked by niches and fret-pierced drawers, the projecting base with three drawers and a pair of quarter-veneered doors flanked by further doors with lattice grilles lined with pleated silk, carved acanthus scrolls to angles, rosewood and walnut crossbanded throughout, turned legs, 218cm high, 156cm wide, c.1890
FIVE LATE 18TH CENTURY OVAL BILSTON TYPE ENAMEL BOXES, patch and pill, cover decoration include a scene of sheep, a raised Neo-classical urn, a sepia church scene, printed design with a lady kneeling, together with a later porcelain pill box, oval lengths 4cm to 5.5cm (6) (condition - includes damage and restoration)
19th Century French Ormolu architectural mantel clock with porcelain, urn shaped finial, porcelain panels and painted porcelain face having Roman numerals, two train French brass drum movement striking on one bell, gilded wooden base under a glass dome on ebonised stand. The clock 40cm high approx. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Glass dome in very poor condition. Large crack around body with sellotape.
Pair of Mary Gregory type enamelled green glass, urn shaped vases on stands with cherub decoration, together with a similar baluster shaped green glass jug. (3)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: One vase has 2 chips around rim. The other vase appears OK overall, minor wear.Small jug - Large chip to frilled rim (probably didn't have a stopper)
A good Regency period old Sheffield plate Tea Urn dating to circa 1810, standing on four ball feet with shaped base rising on four lion paw supports of circular form with lion mask mounts and turned ring handles. with Greek key border and gadrooning to the rims and having removable lid. The interior fitted with original heating bar. In good overall condition with minor loses and small dents to the gadrooned borders. H = 40 cm x W = 31 cm
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