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Click here to subscribeFour small wine glasses, c.1740-70, one with a round funnel bowl engraved with fruiting grapevine over a double-knopped airtwist stem, another engraved with grapevine over a plain stem and folded foot, one with an ogee bowl engraved with a bird and sunflower over a plain stem and folded foot, the last with a round bowl engraved with an ovolu band over a facet cut stem, small footrim chips to the first glass, 15.5cm max. (4)
A Continental wine glass, the glass c.1760, later engraved to commemorate the hot air balloon flight of James Sadler, the flared bowl with diamond point engraving of a hot air balloon in flight with two figures in the basket, the reverse inscribed 'The Balloon of Mr Sadler Aeronaut', on a plain stem above a conical foot, 17.5cm. Together with a 1785 print of James Sadler and Stuart Amos Arnold from New London Magazine. (2)James Sadler (1753-1828) was the first English balloonist, following a career as a pastry chef and a chemist. He made his first ascent on 4th October 1784 from Christ Church Meadow in Oxford. The depiction on the glass copies a print of his ascent from Hackney in August 1811.
A rare 'Privateer' wine glass, dated 1757, the bucket bowl engraved with a three-masted ship beneath the inscription 'Success to the EAGLE FRIGATE Privateer', the reverse with a spoiled anchor beneath the inscription 'Benjamin Huntly 1757', raised on a double series opaque twist stem over a conical foot, a large chip to the rim, 15.5cm.The Eagle was a Bristol-based privateer that was purpose-built as such and took to the seas in 1756 under the command of Captain John Knill. Similar glasses are recorded bearing Knill's name. No record survives of any reference to a Benjamin Huntly connected to the Eagle, but a Captain Benjamin Huntley of the Friendship is recorded as prosecutor in a trial at the Old Bailey in 1794.
A rare 'Privateer' wine glass, c.1760-70, the bucket bowl engraved with a brig at sail, inscribed above with 'Success to the Hornet Privateer', raised on a double series opaque twist stem over a conical foot, 15.3cm.The National Archives record letters of marque in August 1758 for a ship called The Hornet, owned by Richard Earnshaw and the Company of London; and also in October of the same year owned by the Company of Bristol. However, another privateer of the same name is recorded in 1777, operating out of Liverpool.
Three boxes of mostly metalware to include: various loose cutlery, pewter tankards, plated teapot and trays, goblet, wine coaster, claret jug, copper plate with wooden stand, candlesticks, mid Century bathroom mirror, brass match holder, duck ornament, trinket trays, wooden tantalus with two cut glass decanters etc. (3)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Box of china to include: seated Staffordshire spaniels, terracotta wine coolers, various continental and other porcelain trinket boxes, Queen Victoria commemorative mug, Wedgwood black ground Jasperware preserve pot with spoon, continental porcelain candlestick, oriental design ginger jar, gilt edged breakfast cups and saucers, continental porcelain child figures etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
A Victorian silver open salt, Richards and Brown, London 1874, the beaded rim above a florally engraved body, upon three pad feet, with gilt interior, with associated silver coloured spoon, 3.5cm high, with a silver pedestal wine goblet, W I Broadway & Co, 1981, with gilt interior, 11cm high, a silver goblet, A T Cannon Ltd, Birmingham 1976, celebrating 'Wolverhampton Wanderers FC' with gilt interior, 12.5cm high, an Edwardian silver posy vase, Elkington & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1905, with blue glass line, and a further selection of silver items, including sugar caster wet mustard and pierced cylindrical dishes, gross weight 18ozt (without liner) (9)
A set of six silver wine goblets, Warwickshire Reproduction Silver, Birmingham 1972, the flared rims above bulbous leaf cast pedestal bases and spreading circular feet, with gilt interior, 14.5m high, gross weight 23ozt (6) Condition report: All goblets with minor signs of wear and use. Fading to gilt interior. All standing well when placed on flat surface. Would benefit from a clean.
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODEPOSSIBLY BY GILLOWS, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURYThe shaped rectangular top above three drawers and four doors, on square tapering feet87cm high, 144cm wide, 56.5cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old chips, splits and losses.Some old repairs and replacements.The handles are later replaced, but of the period style - they utilise the same holes to the reverse of the drawer fronts.Some ink staining to central drawer liningsThe left and right shaped drawers with green baize inset. The left drawer with a baize-lined division.Drawer stops may need adjustment or alteration.Left lower cupboard is locked, key lacking. Right lower cupboard is unlocked, key lacking - opens to reveal a wine cooler/cellarette drawer, now with lining removed - and no stopper for a hole at the base.The left central cupboard door with a possibly later metal element utilised as a lock catch to the opposing door.Left rear leg has been previously detached and now reattached. Other legs may also have had the same treatment. Please see additional images for a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHINESE STAINED WOOD WINE OR SIDE TABLE19TH CENTURY 76cm high, 95cm wide, 47cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old chips, splits and losses.Various old repairsThe top with various indentations and marksVarious breaks and old repairs to the shaped/pierced element of the frieze.The sides with both ears of the legs lacking.All legs with some movement to the joinsOne leg with losses to the end resulting in it being shorter than the othersOne leg retippedThe shaped wood elements at the corners of the frieze are old replacementsVariation in colour to the surface with some fading and wear overall.Please see additional images for a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF CARVED MAHOGANY WINE COOLERS OR JARDINIERESIN EARLY 19TH CENTURY STYLE, 20TH CENTURY With a lead lined interiorseach 65cm high, 75cm wide, 46cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, despite their lack of great age they have been used as wine coolers, the interiors have discolouration and drainage holes to allow the moisture to escape. The timber with marks, knocks, scuffs, Overall solid and stableSome dirt and discolouration to the metal caps and castorsThe wood with a dark and polished appearance overall Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A DUTCH OLIVE-GREEN TINT ONION-SHAPE COMMEMORATIVE WINE BOTTLE PAINTED IN COLOURED ENAMELS WITH A NAVAL BATTLEAnd inscribed and dated in Verso 'A. 1673, Zeeslag by Kydium door Tromp en de Ruyter', probably referencing the battle Texel at which Admiral Cornelius Tromp was present33cm highCondition Report: Obvious chips to the enamels. No obvious cracks to the bottle, but some scratches, knocks etc. wear generally.See supportive images.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS WINE COOLERFIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWSThe rectangular hinged top enclosing a lead-lined interior with a later divider for six large bottles, with a tapering body with inset panels and spirally reeded angles, on brass paw feet48cm high, 72.5cm wide, 57.5cm deep
A REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS LARGE WINE COOLEREARLY 19TH CENTURYOf canted rectangular form, with hinged top enclosing a lead-lined interior, exterior with gilt metal lion's mask with a ring, on paw feet70cm high, 95cm wide, 70cm deep Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use. There are losses, observations and restorations including: some fading; with cracks to some veneers to the top, sides and elsewhere; the lead lining deteriorated and bubbled up from the carcass; the lock has been replaced, there is no key; lacking some veneers; there is evidence of worm; the wine cooler is larger and heavier than perhaps the catalogue photograph somehow suggests. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. 100 Condition Report Disclaimer
A Shiraz Rug the indigo field with a central rose stepped lozenge medallion, all over geometric designs and rose spandrels, enclosed by a main vine border with floral sprays, 193 x 138, together with a Turkoman Rug, the wine field with three rows of quartered gulls (worn) 184 x 123 cm, and a machine made rug of Persian design.
A George III mahogany and brass banded wine cooler, circa 1770; of oval section and coopered construction; one end with a brass backplate for a swing handle, now missing, the other end missing both elements; on a cruciform base with straight, square section waisted legs; 43cm high, 60cm long
A George III mahogany and brass banded wine cooler on stand, circa 1780; of oval section and coopered construction; the hinged cover opening to a metal lined interior; the front, back and each end with a central projecting rectangular pilaster; the ends with foliate cast ring handles; on foliate carved and turned legs united by a cruciform stretcher, to barrel castors; 70cm high, 67cm wide, 49cm deep
GEORGE III EMBOSSED SILVER WINE COASTER - London hallmark with indistinct date letter, Maker Charles Fox I, 5cms H, 14cms diameter with gadrooned upper edge band over a floral embossed central band with turned mahogany base, the centre silver button similarly embossed and engraved with a heraldic crest of a Knight's arm holding a sword
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