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A pair of Victorian silver bon-bon pierced dishes Each of scalloped oval from with trellis pierced sides raised on four high paw few and embellished with rocaille encircled cartouche, 5cm high, 13cm long, Daniel and John Welby, London, 1899. (2)

A silver and ebony toasting fork, 58cm long - London 1907 by Daniel & John Welby

A pair of 19th century Minton & Co encaustic tiles, possibly designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, impressed marks to the reverse, 15cm square and a further pair of blue and white tiles (4).

C Welby Smith (early 20th century) Sleepy River signed, watercolour, 20cm x 30cm

A mid 19th century Minton bread plate, 'waste not want not', designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, 33.5 cm diameter See inside front cover colour illustration Condition report Report by GH The Pugin plate: The provenance - belongs to a local lady whose family has had the plate for four generations from new. There does not appear to be any more Pugin items in the sale. One small nick to the rim, colours strong. Little or no paint loss. No evidence of any cracks, restoration or repairs. Generally a little dirty but overall good.

Two silver cream jugs, Berthold Muller, import marks Chester 1900, decorated with a pastoral scene, and a squat jug, Daniel & John Welby, London 1913, 7cm and 6.5cm high

Mintons Arts & Crafts charger decorated by Ellen Welby, the rim decorated with cherubs holding a shield amidst scrolled acanthus over a bowl decorated with a naked maiden floating in a scallop shell in the sea, holding a red robe, signed E Welby and dated 1887, stamped 'Mintons B', 17" diameter (at fault)

An Edwardian silver sauceboat, of open shell form, by William Hutton and Sons, Sheffield 1908, together with another of Georgian style, by Daniel John Welby, London 1907, 17.9 troy oz

'The Mitford Cup', a bell shaped silver trophy cup, with scrolling side handles and applied cut card work above the spreading skirt foot, commemorative inscription to centre, by David J Welby, London 1903, on ebonised base, 18 oz

A part service of mainly Edwardian silver Old English pattern flatware, by D & J Welby, London, comprising:- eighteen three tined table forks (12 x 1906, 6 x 1905); sixteen matching dessert forks (11 x 1906, 5 x 1959); eleven dessert spoons, 1906; twelve table spoons, 1906; together with a pair of George IV Old English pattern sauce ladles by Jonathan Hayne, London 1824; and twelve pairs of Victorian thread and shell pattern dessert knives and forks with silver blades and hollow handles by Harrison Brothers & Howson (Henry Harrison), Sheffield 1892, 114oz (without the dessert set) (83) Welby silver all in good condition, sauce ladles in good condition, 1 dessert knife needs its blade resetting, dessert forks are all good

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin,'Types of Architecture Gothique',Empruntes Aux Edifices Les Plus Remarquables Construits En Angleterre Pendant Les Xll, Xlll, XlV, XV Et XVl Siecles et representes En Plans, Elevations, Coupes et Details Geometraux, etc.three volumes, 1863, half leather bindings,each 33 x 27cm (3)

Lots 228-236Items formerly belonging to Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852)Following his untimely death, these were inherited by his third wife and widow of 57 years, Jane Knill, the great-great-grandmother of the current vendors. When Pugin's former home, 'The Grange' in Ramsgate, passed to the Benedictine monks in 1928, Charles Pugin Purcell (the vendor's grandfather) inherited the contents.These items have remained in the Pugin family and thus have not previously appeared on the market. Some items were, however, exhibited in 1994 at the Victoria and Albert Museum's exhibition, 'Pugin: A Gothic Passion', and in the US in 1995/96 at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts exhibition, 'A W N Pugin: Master of Gothic Revival'.The metalwares included in this auction were all designed by Pugin for his own use at The Grange in Ramsgate, accordingly they bear his coat of arms, were in his possession and have been used and handled by him.A brass altar vas

PUGIN, A Welby:1. Who was the Art Arcitect of the Houses of Parliament? a statement of facts, founded on the letters of Sir Charles Barry and the diaries of Augustus Welby Pugin, etc. L, Longman, Green, 1867, 1st edn. with photographic plate. price two shillings. Ppxvi, (i) notes,, 120. Original wrappers; lacking small piece from spine; o/w VG+, 2. Notes on the Reply of the Rev. Alfred Barry to the "Infatuated Statements" made by E W Pugin, on the Houses of Parliament. L, Longman, Green, 1868, Second edition, enlarged.. pp29, (1); Original wrappers; VG,3. Church And State; or Christian Liberty. 1875, 4th Edn; G,4. Catholic Church Architecture: Part the second only. No title page; pp1/2title, 50-153; + 16 plates (2 folding); Plates damp stained;Plus one, and'The Architectural Review',January 1908, No. 134, containing a previously unpublished letter by A Welby Pugin (6)

Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832)with possible additions by Augustus Welby North Pugin (1812-1852)OFFICE AT STORE STREET, 1821Inscribed verso, pen and ink15 x 22.5cm, unframedThe Pugin family moved to Store Street, Bloomsbury in 1819. This drawing shows the top floor studio/office that was buillt into the roofspace and well-lit by large windows. It was used by A C Pugin and his pupils, including his son, who attended his drawing studio.Exhibited: 'A W N Pugin Master of Gothic Revival', 1995, The Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, New York.Literature: Exhibition catalogue for the above, p.241.

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852)STUDIES OF BARGESInscribed beneath image 'done at the age of 13' and verso 'Barges, A Pugin Jnr.', watercolour9 x 33cm, unframed

Five silhouettes,CHARLES AUGUSTUS PUGIN, FATHER;CATHERINE WELBY PUGIN, MOTHER;SELINA WELBY, AUNT;RICHD. EARLE WELBY, COUSIN;AUGUSTUS W N PUGIN, Son VIII Years Oldeach 10.5 x 7cm, mounted in a single gilt frameLiterature: AWN Pugin, 'Master of Gothic Revival', page 40.

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852)AN IMAGINARY VIEW OF A PALACE, WITH FIGURES BEFORE A SHRINE IN THE FOREGROUNDPencil16 x 25.5cm

Rose Welby - Still life with cabbage roses, oil on canvas, 45 x 90cm Condition Report / Extra Information Original canvas. Paint good and stable. No crazing. Painting has been lightly varnished at some point. UV lamp shows some minor overpainting and touching-in.

A George II silver kettle and stand, bearing the mark of Thomas Gilpin, London 1745, of inverted pear shape form, engraved with Rococo coat of arms, scrolls, flowers and fish scale panels, with an artichoke finial, raffia-bound swinging handle terminating in shells and a fluted leaf-capped spout, the pierced spirit stand with a fixed central spirit burner, on leaf-capped scroll feet terminating in shells, 2122 gms. Illustrated Provenance: Gregory de Ligne Gregory (1786-1854) of Harlaxton Manor, Lincolnshire, by bequest to Sir Glynne Earle Welby-Gregory 3rd Bt (1806-1875) and then by descent.

A pair of George III silver twin handled sauce tureens, bearing the mark of Henry Chawner, London 1792, of oblong form with canted corners, the fluted sides engraved with coats of arms on both sides, below a band of alternate anthemions and stylised flowerheads, with ribbed loop handles and conforming pedestal bases with incurved corners, the interiors gilded, 758 gms. Illustrated Provenance: Sir William Earle Welby, 2nd Bt (1768-1852) and his wife Wilhelmina (d.1847), and then by descent.

A pair of George III silver second course dishes, bearing the mark of Charles Wright, London 1776, of shaped circular form with gadrooned borders, flat-chased at a later date with a band of shells, foliate scrolls, rosettes and panels of diaperwork and fish scale decoration, on a textured ground, 32.4cm diameter, 2317 gms. Illustrated Provenance: Gregory de Ligne Gregory (1786-1854) of Harlaxton Manor, Lincolnshire, by bequest to Sir Glynne Earle Welby-Gregory 3rd Bt (1806-1875) and then by descent.

Four George III silver shaped circular plates, bearing the mark of Fogelberg & Gilbert, London 1792, with gadrooned borders, later chased with a broad band of shells, foliate scrolls, rosettes and panels of diaperwork and fish scale decoration, the bases engraved W for Welby, diameter 27cm, combined weight 3365 gms. Illustrated Provenance: as above.

A part canteen of early 20th century silver Hanovarian pattern flatware, comprising twenty nine items, D & J Welby Ltd, London, 1909/10/11 & 13, together with six Old English pattern soup spoons, Cooper Bros. & Sons, Sheffield, 1961 and six pistol handled table knives and six dessert knives, C.J. Vander Ltd, London, 1960, weighable silver 64.5 oz.

'It's only Natural, the philosophy of Nudism' by William Welby, 8th edition, c.1940's. Early book on naturism.

Watercolours - A highland bridge with a castle and farmer, by Cicely Welby; "Holt Nr. Worcestershire", by A.W. Parsons, signed; together with a pen and wash drawing - A bridge. (3)

Menu - 1894 (4 May) Willis's Restaurant Printed Menu, Edouard. m/s Lord Welby.

A watercolour - "Parkland", by Arthur Hadley, signed, inscribed and dated '21; and a watercolour - A rocky coastline with figures and a horse and cart, by Cicely Welby, signed with initials and dated 1859. (2)

A MIXED LOT: A late Victorian baluster caster, knop finial, by D & J. Welby, London 1899, a late Victorian purse, inscribed & leather lined, a small mug, two small boxes, two small trophy cups, a pair of knife rests & a small pepper caster; the larger caster 5.1" (13 cms) high; 14.9 oz weighable silver (10)

* A silver circular Bowl embossed with peacocks, flower heads and leaves, on a short pedestal foot, London 1903, 4" (10cms) diameter, makers: Daniel & John Welby, 4.4oz. Provenance Healaugh Manor

A large silver ink stand by D & J Welby Limited of Garrick Street, London, decorated with urn handles and swags.

A. Welby Pugin. 'Glossary of Ecclesiastical Ornament and Costume', second edition, revised by the Reverend Bernard Smith M.A., published in London, by Henry G. Bohn, Covent Garden, 1846. Rebound in modern hardcloth.

A small mixed lot comprising a white metal beaker, a silver mounted blue Morocco leather purse, tortoiseshell spectacles, a D & J Welby heart shaped leather jewellery box etc.

A 19th century carved oak roll top pedestal desk, 153cm wide. Note: the pedestals of this desk appear to be after a design by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin manufactured by Gillow and Co, Lancaster and London made for the Prime Minister's office in the New Palace of Westminster. The pedestals also have gilt metal drop handles of opposing monogrammed 'C's.

AN EDWARDIAN INKSTAND of canted oblong form with pierced sides & two mounted cut-glass globular ink bottles, by D&J. Welby, London 1909; 11.75" (29.6 cms) long; 13.2 oz weighable silver

Edwardian silver tea caddy by Daniel and John Welby London 1905 approx 8.1oz

A Victorian oak writing table by A.W.N. Pugin by Holland & Sons, the moulded edge top inset a writing surface above a pair of frieze drawers fitted with iron loop handles, one drawer stamped 'HOLLAND & SONS', on faceted column supports united by a central chamfered stretcher on castors, 75.3cm high, 122.8cm wide, 82.4cm deep. From 1847 until his death in 1852 Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin provided designs for the new Palace of Westminster which were carried out by Gillows and Holland & Sons. This table is similar to ones found in the Brougham Room in the House of Lords Library.

A small quantity of Chinese/Japanese/Indian etc tinplate and plastic, battery, friction and clockwork etc toys. Marx ‘Choo Choo Locomotive’. Hen Laying Eggs. ‘Photoing On Car’ copy of Japanese original. Tricycle with Bell. 3x Newfooty Table Soccer. Retro Toy Collection Mickey Mouse & Friends, Goofy and Minnie Mouse. 2x Yone Space Patrol Rocket. 2x Marvel Comics Classic Tin Car. ‘Internal Combustion Train’ (diesel locomotive). Schylling Rocket Racer. Welby City Circle Tram. Duck Tricycle. Seal Playing A Ball. Small flying saucer, Torpeauto, etc. All boxed, some age wear/damage. Contents GC-Mint. -24

A VICTORIAN SILVER CARD TRAY BY DANIEL WELBY AND JOHN WELBY A VICTORIAN SILVER CARD TRAY BY DANIEL WELBY AND JOHN WELBY, LONDON 1898 With scroll and shell motif stepped rim on three scroll feet, 207 grams.

A Victorian oak Gothic Revival dresser with pair of frieze drawers and peg construction, 115cm wide x 170cm high. Footnote: This lot was sold at Dominic Winter Auctioneers, lot 591, February 2012, contents of St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate, built by Augustus Welby Pugin.

Bronze Age British Ornamented 'Welby' Type Looped and Socketted Axehead 800-700 BC. A socketted axe with broad collar to the mouth, circumferential band, short blade with crescentic edge, lateral loop; each of the broad faces with a series of short parallel vertical strokes beneath the band; vertical internal ribs; convex cutting edge. 268 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired TimeLine Originals, 2007; previously with Valued History; ex Whitehead Collection; found Yorkshire, UK. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 130; Moore, C.N. & Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury, 1972, item 51; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1335-54, 1637. Sir Richard Ground notes I think this is earlier rather than later, because of the simple southeastern type collar rather than the biconical collar of Sompting axes and their variants so am plumping for type Welby ... but it could be the later Sompting variant 'Roseberry Topping' which has multiple descending ribs and a simpler collar. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition; edge slightly chipped from use.

A George V silver hot water jug by D & J Welby Ltd, the plain ovoid body with applied hardwood handle, dated London 1922

Small box of assorted toys to include tin plate clockwork drumming soldier on horseback, made in Great Britain, tin plate Japanese racing car and another tin plate racing car, robot machine bank and wind up saucer Z-2000 in original box by Welby India. (5)

Landor (Walter Savage). Complete Works, ed. T. Earle Welby, 16 vols., 1927-36, portrait frontis. to vol. I (loose), portraits and illustrations, some light spotting, original red cloth, d.j.s, spines darkened, some tears, losses and repairs, 8vo, limited edition of 525, together with Some Records of Walter Savage Landor, by Robert Browning, Printed for Private Circulation, 1919, 13 pp. original wrapper, a little toned, 8vo, limited edition, one of 30 copies, this inscribed by Clement Shorter to Arthur Hutchinson, Jan. 24, 1920 to upper wrapper, plus A Landor Library. A Catalogue of Printed Books, Manuscripts and Autograph Letters by Walter Savage Landor, Collected by Thomas James Wise, 1928, illustrations, marginal toning, bookplate, t.e.g., original red cloth gilt, spine a little faded, one or two stains, 4to, limited edition, one of 25 copies, with a signed compliments note from Wise sellotaped to limitation leaf, with others Landor related (approx 40)

*A George V silver sauceboat, double crested and raised upon lion mask and paw feet, 10.3oz, maker D&G Welby Ltd, London 1912, h.11.5cm

Pugin (Augustus Charles & Augustus Welby) - Examples of Gothic Architecture, 3 vol., vol.1 & 2 with additional engraved pictorial title, 216 engraved plates, one partly hand-coloured, 2 folding, some spotting and soiling, preliminary leaf in vol.3 frayed at edges, modern half morocco,spines slightly faded, 1850 § Pugin (A.W.) Details of Antient Timber Houses of the 15th & 16th centuries, hand-coloured pictorial title, plates, original cloth, slightly rubbed, 1836 § Wedgwood (Alexandra) A.W.N.Pugin and the Pugin Family, V & A, 1985 § Andrews (Brian) Creating a Gothic Paradise: Pugin at the Antipodes, number 22 of 200 copies signed by the author, Hobart, 2002, the last two original cloth or boards with dust-jackets ; and 11 others by or relating to the Pugins including 2 late editions, some pamphlets, 4to & 8vo (15)

A George V silver tray, London c.1924, D & J Welby Ltd, of shaped oval form, raised on four scroll feet, approx 40.5cm wide, together with a silver salver, Sheffield c.1925, Atkin Bros, with pie-crust border, raised on four scroll feet, engraved dedication, approx 20.5cm diameter, also a silver tray, Birmingham c.1911, makers mark rubbed, of oblong form with engraved fleur-de-lys, approx 28cm wide, an embossed silver dressing table tray, approx 29cm wide and a silver dish with scrolling foliate border, approx 15cm diameter, approx gross weight 86.9oz. (5)

A George V silver Adam style urn tea caddie, London 1911, D&J Welby Ltd, the fluted lid mounted by painted finial, fluted bowl and foot on square plinth base, 12ozt, 22cm high

A George V silver Adam style urn tea caddie, London 1911, D&J Welby Ltd, the fluted lid mounted by painted finial, fluted bowl and foot on square plinth base, 12ozt, 22cm high

A Victorian two-handled bowl, by Daniel & John Welby, London 1888, embossed with foliate detail, loop handles, engraved inscription, 5 1/2in. (14cms); a George VI table salt, by G.W. Lewis & Co., Birmingham 1947; a George VI coaster, engraved initials, by Gold & Silversmiths Co., London 1945, 3in. (7.5cms); and a George V silver bon-bon, by The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co., 4 1/4in. (11cms), 5.8oz. (4)

A Victorian Gothic Revival Messrs John Hardman & Co. Silver and Enamel Plate, Birmingham 1864, the rim inscribed with The Twa Corbies - Two Crows verse, the centre enamelled with a slain knight below two crows in a tree, maker`s mark J.H & Co., Birmingham 1864, 25.5cm The firm of Messrs John Hardman & Co`s association with Augustus Welby Pugin and E.W.Pugin on Gothic church architecture and decoration lasted three generations. John Hardman`s nephew John Hardman Powell (1827-95) married Pugin`s daughter Anne in 1950. Powell became the chief designer in 1849, prior to Pugin`s death in 1852. Some restoration to enamel (areas include: above the knight`s right leg, below the leaf on the right hand side, the grass below the knight`s hand). Dent in silver - well at top. Surface scratches. Rim is slightly misshaped. Rim has scuffed area. 111114

A Victorian Gothic Revival Messrs John Hardman & Co. Silver and Enamel Plate, Birmingham 1864, the rim inscribed with The Twa Corbies - Two Crows verse, the centre enamelled with a slain knight below two crows in a tree, maker`s mark J.H & Co., Birmingham 1864, 25.5cm The firm of Messrs John Hardman & Co`s association with Augustus Welby Pugin and E.W.Pugin on Gothic church architecture and decoration lasted three generations. John Hardman`s nephew John Hardman Powell (1827-95) married Pugin`s daughter Anne in 1950. Powell became the chief designer in 1849, prior to Pugin`s death in 1852. Some restoration to enamel (areas include: above the knight`s right leg, below the leaf on the right hand side, the grass below the knight`s hand). Dent in silver - well at top. Surface scratches. Rim is slightly misshaped. Rim has scuffed area. 111114

A 17th Century or earlier pine carving of St Barnabas in a flowing robe with a crescent banner, weathered but some traces of polychrome enamel remaining, height 58cm Augustus Welby Pugin has strong connections with the vendor and it is possible that this was acquired by Pugin while travelling in Flanders.

A 17th Century or earlier pine carving of St Barnabas in a flowing robe with a crescent banner, weathered but some traces of polychrome enamel remaining, height 58cm Augustus Welby Pugin has strong connections with the vendor and it is possible that this was acquired by Pugin while travelling in Flanders.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER OR BON BON BASKET with reeded looped handle and pierced decoration, standing on circular spreading base with marks for London and D & J Welby Ltd. 17.5cm tall

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER OR BON BON BASKET with reeded looped handle and pierced decoration, standing on circular spreading base with marks for London and D & J Welby Ltd. 17.5cm tall

19th Century Station Wall Clock: Off white face with roman numerals single fusee clock, within a mahogany case 33cm diameter by D & J Wellby Ltd Garrick St London. Daniel Welby and John Welby 57 King Street, Soho Square, later moving to 20 Garrick Street, Covent Garden, where by 1897 they are listed as diamond merchants and wholesale jewellers and dealers in plate. In 1896/7 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style of D. and J. Welby Ltd. at 18 & 20 Garrick Street, D. Welby, J.H. Welby, Edward Henry Welby and Howard Welby as directors. Remaining at Garrick Street until c. 1965, D. & J. Welby Ltd. moved to corner premises, 30 Dover Street and 1 Hay Hill, W1, where they took over the business of Boswell and Ward, antique dealers. The business closed in 1973/4. (Crack to Glass and missing pendulum) with do not guarantee the accuracy

19th Century Station Wall Clock: Off white face with roman numerals single fusee clock, within a mahogany case 33cm diameter by D & J Wellby Ltd Garrick St London. Daniel Welby and John Welby 57 King Street, Soho Square, later moving to 20 Garrick Street, Covent Garden, where by 1897 they are listed as diamond merchants and wholesale jewellers and dealers in plate. In 1896/7 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style of D. and J. Welby Ltd. at 18 & 20 Garrick Street, D. Welby, J.H. Welby, Edward Henry Welby and Howard Welby as directors. Remaining at Garrick Street until c. 1965, D. & J. Welby Ltd. moved to corner premises, 30 Dover Street and 1 Hay Hill, W1, where they took over the business of Boswell and Ward, antique dealers. The business closed in 1973/4. (Crack to Glass and missing pendulum) with do not guarantee the accuracy

PUGIN (Augustus Welby) Details of Antient Timber Houses of the 15th & 16th Cent., 1836, 4to., coloured title, plates, [bound with] Gothic Furniture in the Style of the 15th Cent.; Designs for Gold & Silversmiths; Designs for Iron & Brass Work; coloured titles, plates, occasional soiling, slight spotting to endpapers, clipped corner to one endpaper, bookplate residue to upper pastedown, inner hinges cracked, contemporary half morocco, rubbed, bumped; VINCENT (John) Country Cottages,: A Series of Designs for an Improved Class of Dwellings for Agricultural Labourers, second edition, 1860, 20 lithographed plates, some foxing, bookplate of Lord Farnham on front pastedown, cloth gilt (2)

GEORGE CHINNERY (1774-1852) A portrait of Catherine Hungerford, seated in an interior, wearing a gold guard chain over her black dress, her clasped hands resting on her lap, with red curtains behind and a landscape to the distance oil on canvas, 15.25"" x 12.5"" Catherine, or Katherine Hungerford was the daughter of John Townsend Hungerford, solicitor to the Honourable East India Company Service. She married Welby Brown Jackson, Judge of the Sudder Court, Calcutta, on 10th April, 1823 at St John`s Church, Calcutta. George Chinnery arrived in India in 1802, firstly establishing himself in Madras (Chennai) before moving on to Calcutta (Kolkata), where he became the leading artist of the British community in India. He spent twenty-three years in India before, despite many lucrative commissions, he sailed to the China coast to evade his creditors in 1825. He remained in China until his death in 1852, where he was productive to the end, sought out by those who wanted to imitate his drawings and to meet the eccentric genius of the China coast Provenance: The sitter and thence by descent Private Collection, Somerset

An Edwardian silver waiter with applied scroll decoration and scroll feet - Diameter 19.5 cm - Weight approx. 10.6 troy oz - hallmarked London 1902 - 03 - makers Daniel and John Welby