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Lot 1531
Plated wares, comprising; two large twin handled trays, two small coffee pots, a hinged lidded biscuit box, a wine bottle coaster with a turned wooden base, a seven bar toastrack, a cylindrical tea caddy, with lion mask and ring handles, a cheese scoop, a pair of fish servers and five pairs of dessert or fruit knives and forks, having carved mother of pearl handles. 55, 56 and Part 58.
Lot 1643
An Eastern vase, of tapering form, on a weighted base, detailed Sterling Silver, probably Indian, cased, a silver napkin ring, Sheffield 1921 and plated wares, comprising; a shaped circular waiter, raised on three feet, a small sauceboat and a wine bottle coaster with a turned wooden base, (5).
Lot 1
The following 23 lots are from the London estate of an Eminent Chinese collector. Chinese pottery flask or rice wine pot in the form of a standing crane with relief moulded foliate decoration and loop handle. CONDITION REPORT: General surface wear and minor chips and nicks but no obvious significant damage.
Lot 1430
1400-1000 BC. A bitumen cylinder seal with raised borders to the upper and lower edges, scene of preparation of meat and drink; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Bitumen. 38.5 x 14 mm. The design, which is put between upper and lower rulings, shows a seated figure in long robe holding up a cup to drink. Facing is a servant of small size holding up a large fan. Between the two is a second vessel. Above the servant is a wine-strainer on a stand, with a round vessel to catch the liquid under it. On the left is a pole from which is hanging a butchered quadruped's headless body, and another item, while two animal legs lie on the ground. A rhomb and another item complete the scene. This is a seal from south-west Iran, c. 1400-1000 B.C. It is deeply cut and in fine condition save for a little damage around the servant. 9.61 grams, 38.5mm (1 1/2"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 1463
5th-7th century AD. A silver hemispherical bowl with parcel-gilt surface, with repoussé frieze of four dancing girls, a pipe-player and a lute-player amid foliage with fruit and perched birds; central image of a boar with wings to the shoulders. 1.5 kg, 28cm (11"). From the collection of Persian businessman Habib Sabet; acquired 1970s-1980s; thence by descent 1990. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. See Godard, A. The Art of Iran London, 1965, p 214-215, ill.120 and 121, for a bottle with repoussé decoration now in the National Museum, Tehran, depicting the same Bacchic imagery and similar mythical animal at the base. See the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for a parcel-gilt ewer decorated with similar figures, accession number 67.10a,b. See the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for boar decoration, accession number M.76.174.271. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Habib Sabet was an industrialist and art collector who was born in Tehran in 1903. He is noted for founding many businesses in his native country and was also involved in banking and television. In 1974 he moved to Paris where he lived for many years; with the fall of the Shah in Iran his sons took over the running of his businesses. Habib Sabet spoke six languages and was raised in the Bahai faith in which he became an important figure and spokesperson. He was a noted philanthropist as well as a prolific collector of art and antiques where he concentrated on Sassanian and Achaemenid objects that illustrated the courtly life of the times. He died in Los Angeles in 1990 at the age of 86. The decoration on this bowl, which depicts a Bacchic festival, is similar to examples on vessels now to be found at the National museum, Tehran, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia. The figures on all of these vessels are of women surrounded by vine leaves and grapes and with birds and animals; the figures evoke imagery of Bacchic festivals that were popular in the Roman Empire and which even spread as far as India as an art subject. These bowls and jugs are thought to be connected to harvest rituals when the first grapes had been pressed and so the imagery of Bacchic subjects would have fitted in well with the role of Bacchus as god of wine. Also, this close iconographic connection probably indicates an assimilation of his cult into the Iranian fertility cult related to Anahita, the ancient Iranian goddess of love and water. The mythical animal on the base, which is a combination of boar and simurgh, is a signature design of the Sassanid Empire. In Greek mythology, the winged boar was connected to Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus, and his image can be found on several types of coins. The mixture of classical and Iranian subjects on these vessels is possibly the result of them being produced in areas that came under the influence of the two cultures, such as the Black Sea region. Very fine condition.
Lot 1472
5th-3rd century BC. A silver footed dish with flared base, thickened parcel-gilt rim, incised parcel-gilt design of a royal bust with crown, crescentic ornaments to the chest. 256 grams, 20cm (8"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Classical Greek sources describe how gold and silver vessels were commonly used by the Persian court and the aristocracy, and that wine was an integral part of Persian banquets. After the battle of Plataea in 479 BC the camp of the Persian general Mardonius was sacked by the Greek army and Herodotus describes the huge numbers of silver and gold vessels that were carried off. Ancient sources also tell us that it was common practice for the king and the nobility to give gold and silver vessels to individuals as a sign of their favour towards them. Shallow lobed bowls such as this are a particularly distinctive type of Achaemenid tableware and the depiction of a king or noble would indicate a prestigious origin. Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 1533
5th century BC. A bronze bowl with low wall and everted rim, the exterior decorated with repoussé lotus leaves and buds, a raised central omphalos on the interior. 276 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. Cf. Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, June 15, 1988, Lot 61. The Achaemenid Empire at its greatest extent included the territories of Mesopotamia, parts of Central Asia and Asia Minor, Thrace and Macedonia, the Black Sea coast, Arabia, the Levant and Egypt. Shallow bowls of this form, used for drinking wine, were made from various materials, including metal, glass, and ceramic. Fine condition, cleaned and conserved; cracked.
Lot 1906
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A ceramic funerary group comprising: a table with green-glazed legs, incised rectangle to the board; six bowls, each with a stack of fruit, flatbreads and other food items; a green-glazed dish and bowl; a white-glazed mortar; a green-glazed jue wine vessel. 3.4 kg, table: 28cm (11"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; acquired 1960s. [10, No Reserve] Fine condition; jue broken, one flatbread detached.
Lot 261
1st-2nd century AD. A very large bronze plaque formed as a bust of Bacchus with vineleaves; the god shown in androgyne form with carefully dressed locks of hair with flowers interwoven, garment fastened at the left shoulder with hanks hanging; four vineleaves pierced and with vine detailing behind; small plinth with ropework border below; to the reverse, an iron support passing through two integral straps; possibly a display fitting from a processional chariot or piece of furniture. 1.9 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 375. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Bacchus was the Roman name for the Greek god Dionysus. He was the god of the vine and wine as well as mystic ecstasy that drunkenness induced. An important mystery cult developed around him which was based on fertility and re-birth. His cult appears to have originated in Asia Minor, or possibly Thrace, where it absorbed a number of other similar cults. His worship spread rapidly through Greece and was eventually taken to Italy by Greek settlers. The representation of Bacchic subjects on sarcophagi would suggest in the dead person's belief in the cult and expectations of a happier life after death. The cult was suppressed by the Senate in 168 BC and the sanctuaries destroyed but the religion continued as an underground movement and was extremely popular in the early centuries of the Empire where it gained official recognition under the Emperors. Another name for Bacchus was Liber Pater, or Free Father and it is in this role that he is commonly portrayed, encouraging the abandon of daily cares. This piece could be from a couch used for feasting and drinking and thus the representation of Bacchus in his capacity as god of wine would have been fitting. Very fine condition.
Lot 223
SILVER - a collection of x4 decorative cups marked Birks sterling, a wine funnel hallmarked 1891 Sheffield, a bell (hallmarks unclear), a tea strainer marked Birmingham and a tea strainer and bowl pair marked Sheffield and a fish teething ring marked 925. Overall weight 424g excluding the teething ring.
Lot 517
LIQUEURS - a collection of liqueurs to include Stone's original Green Ginger Wine 70cl, Creme de Cacao 500ml, Drambuie 1l, Carafe Poire Williams 70cl, Izarra Liqueur du Pays Basque 70cl, Van Veen Bessen Genever 0.7l mit schwarzer Johnannisbeere, Pellegrino Marsala GD. Superior 75cl, Amaro Montenegro Specialita Italiana 70cl, Hebridean Whiskey Liqueur 25cl, Marc De Bourgogne Appellation Regelmentee eau de vie egrappe 70cl. (10)
Lot 518
BOXED ALCOHOL - John Haig & co ltd Dimple de luxe 26? fl ozs in original box, Bells Old Scotch Whiskey 6? oz, Dunn's Slaintheva 26? fl ozs, Bols Apricot Brandy 0.7l, Campari Bitter Spiritueur, Metaxa 1l and Remy Martin Cognac VSOP. Lot further includes a Hotmaster Standard finish syphon and a drop stop with grape vine décor wine pourer. (9)
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