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Lot 28
2nd-3rd century AD.A matched pair of gold earrings, each a hook with granule, domed plaque with crimped edge and inset garnet spherical bead, hollow pendant amphora with garnet finial. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 32a. 6.47 grams total, 51mm (2"). Very fine condition.From an important Mayfair, London, UK, collection; formed by the family in the 1970s.The amphora would allude to plenty and abundance, but also to the worship of Bacchus, (Greek Dionysus), the god of wine, fertility and rebirth. Bacchus was an ancient Italian deity who became associated with his Greek counterpart during the settlement of South Italy by Greek colonists and the arrival of the mystery religion associated with him which proved to be extremely popular with the wealthy middle class. [2].
Lot 1805
16th century AD. A Paduan cast bronze mount in the form of a naked satyr standing on a bar terminating in a recurved hoof; the left hand gripping the hair and right hand bearing an amphora of wine raised to the shoulder; to the rear, a bracket for attachment; supplied with custom-made display stand. Cf. Kaufmann, L. The Noble Savage: Satyrs and Satyr Families in Renaissance Art, Michigan, 1981, for discussion. 1.2 kg, 20.5cm including stand (8"). Ex Levett Collection, Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins, France; formerly with Peter Sternberg, early 1980s, and an XRF ancient metal test certificate from Oxford X-ray Fluorescence Ltd accompanies the piece. During the Renaissance the Satyr personified evil, or rather lust, one of the Seven Deadly Sins of the Bible. The well known antics of the satyrs from Greek and Roman art and literature, which included drunkenness and fornication, would have led to them being seen in a negative light in Christian Europe. However, around 1500 Satyrs started to be seen for a short while in a new light, reflecting interest in primitivism, at the start of the age of exploration. Thus satyrs began to be depicted together with their families, and it is possible that this piece formed part of a larger group, possibly an inkstand. Such inkstands were the characteristic product of the workshop of Severo Calzetta, known as Severo da Ravenna, who trained in Padua but spent most of his career working in the city of Ravenna, where he developed a successful business producing bronzes in large numbers. Utensils such as his inkstands were produced as separately cast components which were screwed together to create the finished product. Many examples of the satyr inkstand survive but very few which are absolutely intact. . Very fine condition.
Lot 66
Bottle of Royal Welsh Whisky from the Welsh Whisky Distillery, circa 1900, the label reading: 'As Supplies to HM the Queen and HRH the Prince of Wales' and 'It is distilled with the greatest possible care from malt only and is absolutely pure, connoisseurs pronounce it quite unique and as a wholesome stimulant it is very highly recommended', together with paperwork relating to Prince Charles' visit to South Wales in July, 1969, specifically letters from George Bennett and Co. Wine Merchants of Fishguard (the current vendor's father was a partner in this company and letters here are written directly to him, Mr Bennett Howell, from Colonel The Honorable Hanning Phillips, MBE) trying to organize a bottle of the Royal Welsh whisky being presented to Prince Charles during his investiture tour. Together with various newspaper cuttings about the tour and a photograph of a bottle of Royal Welsh whisky in box with card from George Bennett and Co. to Prince Charles. CONDITION REPORT: As detailed in previous lot, the letter detailing them being re-corked in 1952 applies, label present but one tear and chippings as expected with age, liquid level lower neck.
Lot 26
Ten bottles of assorted French red wine to include: Saint Vincent Baron Bordeaux 1989; Domaine du Grand Coulet 1990; Chateauneuf du Pape; Domaine du Grand Coulet 1992; Chateauneuf du Pape; 1994 Moulin de la Jaugue Bordeaux; 1995 Chateau Grand Desir; Chateauneuf du Pape; Chateau de Husson 1996; Chateau Belle Vue 1998; Margaux 2002; Saint Nicholas de Bourgueil and Carte Noir Cahors. (10) CONDITION REPORT: Saint Nicholas de Bourgueil liquid level is fairly low, in middle shoulder, other liquid levels are all lower neck/upper shoulder, seals seem intact, a few are a little grubby/sticky, labels generally present, some scuffed with chippings and bottles a little grubby, some written on. Stored under the stairs of vendor when purchased.
Lot 25
Twelve bottles of assorted red wine to include: Domaine de la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion 1979; Chateau du Moulin de la Chapelle Saint Emilion 1988; Chateau du Pont de Pierre Lussac-Saint-Emilion 1989; Chateau Mont Belair Saint Emilion 1989; Chateau la Tour Guillotin Puisseguin-St.-Emilion 1989; two bottles of Chateau les Cors de Bayard Montagne Saint Emilion 1990; Chateau la Grande Clotte Lusac Saint Emilion 1990; three bottles of Chateau La Croix Guillotin Puisseguin St.-Emilion 1995 and Chateau la Villa Diere Lusac-Saint-Emilion 1995. (12) CONDITION REPORT: No obvious major seepage or leaking although some of the seals are a bit grubby and sticky, liquid levels are all in lower neck/upper shoulder, labels present, some damaged with scuffs and chippings. bottles a little grubby as have been stored under vendor's stairs since purchase.
Lot 43
Seven bottles of assorted alcohol to include six bottles of red wine: 1990 Chateau Neuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Beaurenard; two bottles of 1991 Chateau Neuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Durande; 1989 Chateau Neuf-du-Pape, Chateau des Fines Roches; 1985 Chateau Saint Didier-Parnac Cahors; Chateau Padarnac Cru Bourgeoisie Pauillac, 1994 and bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne Grand Brut. (7) CONDITION REPORT: Liquid levels all appear okay in middle to lower neck, all still sealed and no obvious signs of seepage, labels present although scuffed with chippings etc.
Lot 156
EPHEMERA GROUP. Including booklet containing scenes of old Burton-on-Trent & Brewery, plus The Spirit Traders & Licensed Victuallers Reducing Table (2) copies (whisky adverts). Plus Flowers Breweries Limited Wine & Spirit Price List Trade & Retail & mounted photograph of bar & barman (Kelly/ Perth Photographers). (5) NR
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