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Lot 159
A Malacca Wood Walking Stick believed to have been used by Napoleon on St. Helena, early 19th century,With bentwood handle and applied with silver plaque engraved THIS STICK LATE IN COMMON USE BY NAPOLEON AT ST HELENA & BROUGHT OVER BY SIR HUDSON LOWE FROM WHOM IT PASSED TO H.F.& FROM HIM TO G.H.W.IS NOW BY THE LATTER GIVEN TO HIS FRIEND J M M 19 NOVEMBER 1843, 87cm long Footnotes:Provenance:Sir Hudson Lowe (1769-1844), jailer of Napoleon Bonaparte.Passed to H.F. by the above.Passed to G.H.W. by the above.Passed to J.M.M. by the above, 19 November 1843.(the above according to silver plaque)The Earl of Sutherland - at Dunrobin Castle until the present daySir Hudson Lowe (1769-1844) had a long and illustrious military career, starting at the age of 12 as Ensign in the East Devon Militia. Lowe was active across Europe, North Africa, and America, before arriving at St. Helena as jailer of Napoleon on the 14th April 1814. Napoleon and Lowe's paths had intersected once before, as both were present at the Siege of Toulon in 1793.Despite living within a few miles of the Longwood estate on St. Helena, Lowe met with Napoleon only six times over the course of the former's first four months on the island. All subsequent engagement was made by a series of combative written correspondence. As jailer, Lowe was highly critical of Longwood House's running costs, including security and hundreds of bottles of wine consumed each month by Napoleon and his entourage. According to one visiting diplomat, Lowe was bemoaned on the island as 'fussy and unreasonable beyond all expression'.Sold on the Instructions of the Earl of Sutherland.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 65
HARDY (VICE-ADMIRAL SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN)Autograph letter signed ('T.M. Hardy') to his sister ('My dear Martha'), en route to Portsmouth '...with a ship in a very crippled state and her Captain I assure you in very bad spirits and only fit to go on shore to attempt the recovery of an almost worn out constitution...', expressing his grief at the death of Nelson ('...My misfortune in the loss of my Dear Friend is irreparable and I shall have to lament it as long as I live. As the subject is melancholy to me and not very pleasant to you I shall here let it rest...'), going on say that due to his bad health he is '...determined to leave the Victory as soon as I possibly can and will be unemployed again till my health is reestablished...' and hopes to go to his house in Dorset ('...we have had some very bad weather and I am sorry to say that the Wind is now foul and every appearance of a continuation of Easterly Winds...'), integral address panel with remains of black wax seal, 3 pages on a bifolium, creased and with some wear at folds, torn with loss where seal opened, 4vo (236 x 185mm.), 'Victory, off Cape Finistyre', 17 November 1805Footnotes:Provenance: Martha Hardy at Portesham House, DorchesterThence by descent'THE LOSS OF MY DEAR FRIEND IS IRREPARABLE': HARDY MOURNS THE DEATH OF HIS FRIEND ADMIRAL NELSON AS THE VICTORY RETURNS TO ENGLAND AFTER THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.The name of Thomas Masterman Hardy is inextricably linked to the death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 as the man to whom Nelson's dying words were addressed, and he writes here in his grief from the beleaguered Victory, which, after having gone in for repairs at Gibraltar, now limps back to Portsmouth 'in a very crippled state' carrying his 'dear friend' Nelson's body.During the battle the Victory received significant damage and sustained many casualties, including Nelson's secretary John Scott. As Hardy and Nelson patrolled the quarterdeck together, a splinter ricocheted off Hardy's buckle, injuring his foot and prompting the comment from Nelson 'This is too warm work to last long'. Despite the smoke and tumult, the decorations on the Admiral's uniform were clearly visible but he refused to take up Hardy's suggestion of wearing something less conspicuous and was thus an easy target for a French marksman. Hardy was alongside Nelson when he took the fatal shot and was famously with Nelson when he died below decks a few hours later. In accordance with Nelson's instructions, his body was placed in a cask of brandy and secured to the mainmast on the middle deck of the Victory until it was transferred to a lead lined coffin filled with spirits of wine in Gibraltar for the remainder of the journey, finally arriving in Portsmouth on 4 December.Hardy first came to Nelson's attention in 1793 whilst lieutenant of the frigate Meleager in the squadron off Genoa and was on the Minerve when Nelson took over in December 1796. The gallant way in which he conducted himself in her encounter with the Santa Sabina earned him Nelson's respect and appreciation and the two men formed a bond of mutual respect and friendship. In one much documented episode Hardy jumped into a boat in an attempt to save a drowning man and, whilst the boat was carried by the current towards the Spanish ships Nelson cried '...'By God... I'll not lose Hardy! Back the mizen topsail!'. This bold measure caused the Spanish ship to hesitate and shorten sail, enabling the boat to reach the frigate in safety...' (Laughton and Lambert, ODNB). They served together at the Battle of Cape St Vincent and at the battle of the Nile, immediately after which Hardy was promoted to Nelson's flagship, the Vanguard and later the Foudroyant. He became flag captain of the Victory in July 1803 and was in post when Nelson embarked in September 1805. Together with Captain Henry Blackwood he witnessed Nelson's last will and at the state funeral on 9 January 1806 Hardy carried the 'banner of emblems'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 7
An interesting and unusual octagonal occasional table made up from various wrecks, seventeen stages of different wood, with a booklet dated 1892 that detailes each stage from rings of wood in the table top to the bamboo legs, the makers of the table were a South East wine merchant family, the ships include fishing vessels, merchant vessels etc, for example the bamboo legs were made from the mast of the steam launch ‘Oenone’, with a supporting picture of the boat on water, together with a small diary of the build and details of each stage of construction and what the pieces of wood relate to, 49cmWx54cmH
Lot 383
Regency mahogany wine cooler, early 19th century, the lid enclosing a lead lined and divided interior, 50cm high, 68cm wide, 45cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses including to the ebonised mounts and mouldingsThe interior with dirt and discolouration and signs of age and use for its intended purpose, also knocks and misshapingThe handle to the front appears to be originalPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 535
A mahogany, marquetry, and parquetry inlaid wine table, circa 1850, the top with band of fruiting vines, 73cm high, 46cm diameter Provenance: formerly from a private collection, County DurhamCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some lifting and old repairs to the veneers to the top. These do not appear to contain either rosewood or tulipwood they appear to be cuts of mahogany, oak and walnut, if wished to be exported outside the UK then please check with your shipper prior to bidding.The action has been repaired and restored, there is a later peg to one side of the block to secure the top to the block, the block with some restoration around one side of the hinge, the underside of the block where it meets the stem has a leather washer to secure, the stem is quite roughly hewn, the base appear solid and stableSome warping to the topPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 473
A Regency mahogany wine cooler, circa 1820, with vacant interior, flanking fleur-de-lis handles and on lion paw feet, 46cm high, 66cm wide, 50cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, the interior of the lid around the keeper for the lock has been repaired with an inset piece of timber.One fleur-de-lis handle has ripped and will require repair or replacement, this is a shame as they otherwise appear to be original. The escutcheon to the front is probably associated, it appears to be of 18th century design instead of Regency. The gilt metal areas are discoloured and dirtyScuffs to the paw feetAs catalogued the interior is vacant, it may have been previously linedPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 327
The accessories and collateral from the half-tonne estate, an oversize carton of accessories with 22 albums/stockbooks including two Post Office cover/card albums, a very clean Senator album (black) with quadrille pages, boxed SG and Davo albums, packs of mounts, etc. Then a small clear container with various cigarette card volumes including an old printed Chairman Juniors 'Film Stars' album complete with 36 photographic cards of the major Hollywood and British stars, also a volume of 'prints' with entomological plates and 1780 parliamentary records, a wine label album, as well as Banknotes with two albums, good range of old GB, Asia and others, mostly uncirculated, the China incl. 1914 5 yuan and 10 yuan and 1935 (?) 5 yuan all uncirculated, Japanese Occupation of Burma uncirculated 10c, etc.
Lot 18
A Copeland Spode Imari palette square sided vase, 8cm, printed mark, c.1900; a Foley Imari fluted teacup and saucer, pattern number 8889, c.1890; another Foley Imari teacup and saucer, pattern number 9872; a Ridgways hexagonal Imari palette teapot and cover; a pair of Venetian style wine glasses engraved with fanciful birds, banded in gilt, 16.5cm (6)
Lot 324
A Royal Doulton figure, January Garnet HN4970; Posie trinket trays; pair of brass and onyx tortoises; Coalport Ming Rose bottle vase; Stuart air twist wine glass; German Nachtmann frosted glass eagle model; Caithness Marquee pattern paperweight; glass paperweight with dolphin inclusions; tea for one; crystal miniature fish on mirrored stand and others similar; a pair of House of Commons whisky tumblers, boxed; qty
Lot 422
Five trays of good quality cut glass crystal drinking glasses and decanters, some etched with leaf and vine patterns to include: wine glasses, brandy balloons, sherry glasses, liqueur glasses etc., together with four cut glass and lead crystal decanters and a scent bottle, particularly: a pair of square decanters, a mallet shaped, lead crystal decanter and a baluster shaped decanter. (approx. 93 glasses) (5) (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Lot 33
Pilgrim's flask. Italy, XIX century.Glass and gilded bronze.Measurements: 45 cm (height).Pilgrim flasks are small metal or glass jars, which pilgrims used in the early Middle Ages to carry home water or oil from the lamps that burned in the sanctuaries visited. They also held oil that had been placed near the relics of a martyr and even earth piously dug from around a worshipped tomb. The present case, so richly ornamented, is a magnificent example of the exuberance of craftsmanship and design. The workmanship and decorative elements elevate them above the level of utilitarian decorative art to a sculptural level.This object typology has its roots in the leather water flask carried by the pilgrim or traveler of the Middle Ages. T. Schroder in "The Gilbert Collection of Silver and Gold," traces the development of the form to late 16th century French silver specimens; although described as "demijohns," they have the same pear-shaped, elongated neck and oval section of later examples. A rare French Renaissance example, with dragon-shaped chains, engraved with the arms of King Henry III, is preserved in the chapel of the Order of the Saint-Esprit, Paris. Particularly large flasks with fine card work were produced in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. A fine example by Anthony Nelme, dated 1715, is in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth, Derbyshire. Another bearing the arms of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by John Goode is in the collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire. Contemporary engravings, such as Martin Engelbrecht's depiction of the large silver buffet in the Rittersaal at the Berlin Schloss, circa 1708, indicate that they were arranged on side buffets during formal banquets. Placed in wine cisterns, they also served to decant wine.
Lot 50
George Smith of Chichester (Chichester 1714-1776)Cheese, bread, a glass of beer and a decanter of wine on a draped table signed and dated 'G Smith Chichester 1753' (lower left)oil on canvas63.4 x 76.2cm (24 15/16 x 30in).Footnotes:ProvenanceSale, Christie's, South Kensington, 6 July 2012, lot 131, where purchased by the present ownerFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 81
George Smith of Chichester (Chichester 1714-1776)A joint of meat with bread on a draped table; and Bread, cheese, wine and a dish of butter on a draped table the former signed and dated 'Geo Smith Chichester 1752' and the latter signed and dated 'G Smith Chichester 1752' (both upper left)a pair, oil on canvas64 x 76.5cm (25 3/16 x 30 1/8in). (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Ingilby Collection, Ripley Castle, YorkshireSir Thomas Ingleby Bt., by whom offeredSale, Bonhams, London, 8 December 1994, lot 25For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 157
Lalique, Crystal Lalique, Barsac, a set of fourteen small clear and frosted, champagne cups, 12.5cm high, and six white wine glasses en-suite, 14.5cm high, all with script mark Lalique, FranceCondition Report: Six Champagnes and six wines in original grey card boxes, boxes with creases and wearOne with small rim chip to one small champagneCondition Report Disclaimer
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