FRANCE; a single bottle of Napoleon 'Réserve de l'Empereur' cognac with applied green wax seal, 70cl, a half bottle of Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1983 dessert wine, a half bottle of Chassagne-Montrachet 1983, and two further half bottles comprising Chateau de Rausset Morgon and Moulin de l'Aunay, 1987 and 1985 respectively (5).Additional InformationGeneral heavy wear to labels, some with tears and losses, all with dirt, stains, spotting and discolouration, scuffs and scrapes, further general wear to capsules, levels generally mid to high shoulder.
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Lledo - A boxed collection of approximately 70 diecast vehicles by Lledo. Lot includes DG1000009 Fordson 7V Truck - Wynns; #17304 1932 AEC Regal Bus - London Transport; #004013 Horse Drawn Bus - Stones Ginger Wine and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Very Good - Near Mint boxes with some storage wear and imperfections. Models are unchecked for completeness.
A GEORGIAN SILVER WINE FUNNEL the large baluster form bowl with shell and gadroon border to swan neck reinforced spout, hallmarks for London 1809, maker mark rubbed C?, 16cm long, weighing approx. 4.5ozt Condition Report : Condition: good overall, split and slightly mis-shapen collar, causing ill-fitting spout Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A George III mahogany and brass mounted wine cooler, circa 1810, the triangular shaped top with rounded edges and incorporating three bottle apertures around a central acorn finial, the brass bound sides incorporating brass carrying handles, 26cm high, 27cm wide, 27cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, The external metalware with discolouration and surface deposits, would benefit from a cleanThe interior liners are loose, and with dirt and discolouration consistent with age and use,The handles appear original, Some old splits and cracks,The band to the top with some copper joins, Condition Report Disclaimer
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
An Irish mahogany oval wine cistern, in George II style, 19th century, with metal liner to the interior, the moulded edge above a profusely carved and shaped frieze incorporating scrolling foliage centred by palmettes, each tapering legs surmounted by a carved male mask and terminating in a carved claw and ball foot, 65cm high, 83cm wide, 62cm deep
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