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![*Ed Burke [Contemporary] a glass vase and scent bottle: the former of flattened oviform, the blue, yellow and red banded vase](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/ade69655-a8fc-4036-bbd4-ac1500aa172b/468x382.jpg)
Lot 223
*Ed Burke [Contemporary] a glass vase and scent bottle: the former of flattened oviform, the blue, yellow and red banded vase case in glossy amethyst and acid etched to reveal a pastoral scene of deer in a landscape, diamond point etched signature and EM, the latter of cased clear blue and purple pebble shaped form with frill rim and clear stopper diamond point etched EM, 23 and 12cm high.
Lot 226
*An Okra glass vase by Richard P. Golding and two other studio vases: the former of oviform with short neck the pale amber body with arbitrary iridescent surface decoration, diamond point signature and dated 2011, 12cm high, the companion vases of 'U' shaped form one with abstract patches of multicoloured glass on a blue ground, the other with a lattice of narrow coloured trails on a matt sandy ground, 10.5 and 14cm high.
![*Val Barry [1937-2018] four stoneware 'sentry' vases and a double sentry vase: each of narrow profile with notched margins,](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/64e83c2c-6209-43db-a262-ac1500a98d13/468x382.jpg)
![*Motoko Wakana [b.1962] five stoneware bowls and a vase: incised with fine and intricate linear designs or impressed 'spots'](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/15d0ca87-5347-48c3-9583-ac1500a9a051/468x382.jpg)
Lot 64
*Motoko Wakana [b.1962] five stoneware bowls and a vase: incised with fine and intricate linear designs or impressed 'spots' and foliate motifs on a pale green or grey ground filled with cream clips, impressed personal seals, bowls 14 - 32cm diameter, vase 11.5cm high. (6)*Provenance - purchased from the potter whilst at Goalyard Pottery, St. Ives
![*Louise Block [Contemporary] two terracotta jugs and a vase: one of tapering cylindrical form with large spout decorated with](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/9170c665-6c12-447e-b721-ac1500a9a436/468x382.jpg)
Lot 69
*Louise Block [Contemporary] two terracotta jugs and a vase: one of tapering cylindrical form with large spout decorated with coloured resist spots on an oatmeal ground; one of bellied form with large spout decorated with resist blue bands on an ivory ground; the vase with tapering pink tinged body with russet ribbed neck and yellow angular handles, each signed and dated '83, 19, 27 and 25cm high.*Provenance - purchased at the artist's degree show, Bath Academy of Arts, Corsham
![*Clare Conrad [b.1948] a white stoneware vase: of thinly thrown form with a scooped rim, the exterior applied with patches of](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/5bf2257d-c174-44e5-abe9-ac1500a9a624/468x382.jpg)
Lot 166
A pair of fine late George III Blue John solid ornamental urns in Neoclassical style, late 18th/early 19th century, the ovoid bodies with domed integral covers and ball finials, on square section slate bases, 21.5cm highProvenance: Private Collection, LondonBlue John, a rare and precious colour banded form of fluorspar, is mined in Castleton, Derbyshire. The mineral's unusual name is said to derive from the French 'bleu jaune' which translates to 'blue yellow' - referring to its lustrous jewel tones. Another, more vernacular theory is that the term 'Blue John' was used by miners to distinguish it from zinc ore, known as 'Black Jack'. Though prized for their rarity and decorative appeal, fluorspars such as Blue John have long been appreciated for their more functional qualities. The Roman poet Martial, writing towards the end of the first century AD, for example claimed that wine tasted better when consumed from a 'murrine' cup. 'Murra' has been identified with fluorspar, and was introduced to the Romans by Pompey the Great after his expeditions in the East (possibly a variety found in Persia, present day Iran) circa 62 AD. Due to its fragility, fluorspar is often heated with a coating of (pine) resin, in order to stabilise the crystals after the mineral is mined. This longstanding manufacturing process may have accounted for the added aroma referred to by Martial. The mineral was so popular in Ancient Rome that, as naturalist and historian Pliny tells us, Emperor Nero himself apparently paid one million sesterces for a cup. Two Roman drinking vessels made of similar fluorspars are held in the collection of the British Museum (the Barber Cup and the Crawford Cup).The present urns date from a time when Blue John was at the height of its popularity, with makers such as Matthew Boulton and Robert Adam incorporating the fluorspar into their decadent works of art and society commissions.A vase of similar shape and with comparable arrangement of banding was sold at Christie's New York, 28 April 2010, Lot 109.Condition Report: These urns bear the usual very minor marks, knocks and scratches overall consistent with age.One of the the urns has an old restoration of circa 0.5-1cm to the edge of the body, and an area of shallow chipping/nibbling of circa 2cm wide on the opposite side.The other also has one shallow chip to the shoulder of the body (circa 0.5-1cm), and a possible restoration to the upper rim.One has an old repair to the socle.One urn has detached from its slate base, though this is a clean separation and it could presumably be easily reattached.Overall these are well preserved, and the colouring of the purple banding is very vibrant.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 167
A substantial late George III Blue John campana urn, early 19th century, the flared and part-lobed sectional body comprising two different veins of Blue John, descending to a waisted socle, on a stepped Derbyshire Ashford black marble base, the vase 21cm high, approximately 25cm high overallProvenance: Private Collection, LondonThe campana shape of the present urn harks back to Greek and Roman antiquities, which were fashionable ornaments in the late Georgian interior. Vases of related shape are in the collection at Chatsworth House and at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.See also Sotheby's Amsterdam, 30 September 2008, lot 279 (EUR 6,875) for a similar, though smaller, part-lobed example.Condition Report: There are various chips to the everted rim, the largest being circa 3-4cm wide. There are also a handful of vertical hairline fissures and some irregularities along the darker veins, though these appear to be naturally occurring inclusions and variegations in this naturally banded material. On one or two occasions they may be old repairs. The body is stable overall.Two sections of the slate base have been restored (one corner chip and another along the moulded edge). Possible repair to socle of vase, though again this may just be natural banding or variegation in colour.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 18
An Italian or possibly French pietra dura plaque, in the manner of Gian Ambrogio Giachetti, late 17th/18th century, depicting a flowering and fruiting vase, the rectangular black marble panel with inlay of various marbles and semi-precious hardstones to include lapis lazuli, amethyst, verde antico, carnelian, agate, jasper and others, 69cm high, 46cm wideThe present plaque, particularly its composition and its relatively high relief, recalls the pietra dura panels or commessi created by Florentine craftsmen of the late 17th century. The present arrangement of a floral vase with abundant flowers is particularly reminiscent of works by Gian Ambrogio Giachetti, who is recorded to have worked at the French Gobelins manufactory during the later 17th century. These precious plaques were popular with French ébénistes during the latter part of the 18th century, who particularly during the reign of Louis XVI, when they were used to adorn lavish ormolu mounted pieces of furniture.A famous example is the pietri commessi inset commode by Martin Carlin at Buckingham Palace, of circa 1778 (Royal Collection, 2588). The central panel features a raised lapis lazuli vase, not unlike the present lot.Further examples include a panel inset in a Louis XVI commode in the manner of Weisweiler, in the collection of the King of Sweden.Notably similar arrangements, also from the Gobelins manufactory, are the cabinets by Domenico Cucci manufactured for Louis XIV, presently in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle.Further examples are cited in Ake Setterwall, Some Louis XVI Furniture Decorated with pietre dure Reliefs, The Burlington Magazine, Dec., 1959, Vol. 101, No. 681, pp. 425-435 Condition Report: The plaque bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.There are some old repairs to the mouldings, as well as a repaired diagonal crack across the backplate.There is one small circular aperture above the bunch of grapes where possibly an element may be lacking. One of the smaller conical flowers has a restoration to the side, and there are three or four further areas repair to the leaves and flowers. One butterfly is lacking one section of its leaves.There is some later plaster strengthening to the back, including surrounding the slightly raised central section.One or two more scratches or hairline cracks are visible to the edges from the rear.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 244
A Royal Copenhagen porcelain two-handled vase, circa 1923, richly decorated with floral swags within gilt-band borders of anthemion and scrolling foliage, on a gilt domed foot and applied with two burnished gilt dolphin handles, green printed factory mark with blue wave, 42cm highCondition Report: Both handles have a minute firing crack each at the join.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 28
A pair of George I carved giltwood vase stands, circa 1720, each circular top with carved edge supported by carved as maidens holding their arms aloft, above a stylised urn on three shell and scroll carved feet, each 94cm high, the tops 27.5cm diameter overall This pair of torcheres is derived from a French print of the late 17th century,a copy of which is held in the Rijksmuseum (RP-P-0B-8541). Created and engraved by the print maker, Alexis (I) Loir (1640-1713), and published by Nicolas Langlois of rue St. Jacques, Paris, the print was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, between circa 1650 and 1692. In the late 17th century, Loir gathered together some of his designs in his pattern book, Nouveaux desseins d'Ornemens, de Paneaux, Lambris, Carosse Etc., and the sculptural patterns for torcheres and other furniture items was widely adopted by carvers and other craftsmen, persisting well into the 18th century. For a related pair of torcheres, see Christie's, The Collector, 23rd May 2018, Lot 104 (£42,500). Condition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Gilding has been cleaned and refreshed at some point. Some rubbing, chips and losses to gilding. Old glued repairs to one hand of each maiden. The other hand of one maiden with old nail through it into the top to help secure. It is possible that there are old repairs to some elements that have been concealed by later gilding. Cracks to the join between the heads and the tops. These joins appear to have old repairs, one has some slight movement within it. Baize inset to tops is later. Some later timber blocks to undersides of feet. Minor evidence of old worm to undersides. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 284
A stone composition garden urn on plinth, late 20th century, probably Haddonstone, with egg-and-dart everted rim and twist-lobed body, the plinth of panelled rectangular form, overall height 155cmThe pattern of the present urn closely resembles Pulham Stoneware's 'Westonbirt' vase, illustrated in John Davis, Antique Garden Ornament, Antique Collectors' Club, 1991, p. 196.Condition Report: There is an old break to the waisted socle.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 289
A Victorian artificial stone tazza urn attributed to Austin and Seeley, mid-19th century, the everted egg-and-dart cast rim above a part-lobed ovoid body, on a waisted and fluted socle, presented on a carved stone plinth, with rib carved base, the urn 52cm high, overall height 109cm The present vase is closely related to Austin and Seeley's fountain in the Italian Gardens at Tottenham House, Wiltshire. That example is illustrated in John Davis, Antique Garden Ornament, Antique Collectors' Club, 1991, p. 206. For a comparable pair, see also Sotheby's Billingshurst, 27 May 2005, lot 156.Condition Report: The urn and plinth bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use. And each has some weathering commensurate with outdoor exposure.There are various cracks to the bowl, including three or so circa 10-15cm vertical ones from the edge of the everted rim to the upper edge of the lobed body. Some nibbling to the edge of the rim.Areas of old repair overall including to the socle. One of the corners of the square base (of the urn) is chipped, and there are other smaller losses.The interior has been stained dark red in places presumably from previous contents.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 47
A pair of Irish George II mahogany chairs, circa 1750, each shaped rectangular back centred by a pierced vase shaped splat above a carved stylised shell terminal, each flanked by scroll carved corner terminals on each side, each drop in seat above a shaped apron, on tapering cabriole legs at the front surmounted by carved acanthus terminals and terminating in stylised pad feet, each 98cm high, 59cm wide, 55cm deep overallProvenance: Private Collection, BristolFor related Irish chairs see The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, pages 209 - 213. Condition Report: Both chairs with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Green leather upholstered drop in seats are later and are in generally good condition overall. They have some old tack holes to undersides from previous upholstery. Various old repairs. later blocks to backs of seat rails Both chairs with neatly executed old dowel repairs securing all joints between legs and rails. One front corner joint with adjacent splits Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 51
An Irish George II mahogany armchair, circa 1750, the shaped and carved top rail cornered by shell terminals, above the pierced vase shaped splat, flanked by scrolling outswept arms modelled as the necks and heads of birds, the padded drop in seat above a shaped apron centred by a carved shell motif, on shell carved tapering cabriole legs at the front, joined by a H-shaped stretcher, terminating in carved lion paw feet and brass castors, 106cm high, 85cm wide, 59cm deep overall For a virtually identical armchair see The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, page 107, fig. 136. The illustrated example is recorded as existing in the collection of Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin.Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Later castors. Later blocks added to the bottom of the rear legs. Section of replacement timber to front apron (see image). Padded seat is later. It has significant age and resulting wear, losses and tears. Join to one side of the top rail opening slightly. Some old veneer repairs (see images). Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 27
An Imari decorated part teaset, an Imari tea caddy and other decorative china Conditionl: chip to base, rubbing to gilding, sprinkler vase has chip to top rim, small teapot is heavily cracked to main body, cover is ok, decoration rubbed, restoration and cracks to some plates and saucers and teacups, jug is cracked, gilding is rubbed on all pieces of tea set.
Lot 50
A pale blue sprinkler vase, 7 1/2" high, a similar vase with dragon decoration, four other miniature vases, two miniature jugs, etc Condition: Glaze fault to rim of sprinkler, dragon vase ok, celedon ok, chip to small brown glazed jug, green one ok (St Ives pottery), black vase ok, smaller green vase ok, jade bowl cracked and chipped, ceramic bowl chipped, everything else ok.
Lot 61
A miniature Imari double gourd vase, 4" high, a famille rose miniature planter with stand and a similar pair of cupsCondition Report: Loose mounts to the Canton enamel miniature planter and wear to base, the octagonal bowls are very dirty but seem sound, the double gourd vase has wear to the decoration on the base.
Lot 132
A Victorian silver five-light candelabrum by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman) the sconces of classic vase form with spiral decoration, the central sconce and four branches with further sconces, raised on circular foot rim, hallmarked Sheffield, 1894, 47cm high, gross weight approximately 84ozt
Lot 25
SECTION 25. Two Staffordshire pottery flat-backed figures of Dick Turpin and Tom King, 29cm high, together with five graduated Ironstone jugs with green snake handles, a commemorative coronation beaker stamped to the base 'Major CFO Graham', who was the Mayor of Gosport in 1937, an earthenware Cadbury jug, Mason's yellow ginger jar with cover and a small Belleek posy vase etc.
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