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Lot 102
WOYO POT LIDThe Woyo of Cabinda used a pictographic language to convey feelings about specific social situations. Wooden pot lids with motifs carved in relief conveyed messages usually between a husband and wife but sometimes between parents and son or daughter. The lids were placed on the clay pots in which a wife would usually carry the food for her husband to the men’s communal dining space. The lid would convey her feelings and a husband might place a lid on a pot before returning it to his wife to convey his message. A young woman obtained her initial supply of pot lids from her mother and grandmother at the time of her marriage together with advice concerning their use. If a suitable pot lid was not available to convey a particular message it was made to order. The complainant would seek the advice of nkotikuanda, the village sage whose instructions were conveyed to the local sculptor. If the message was too complicated for the recipient to read he would visit the nkotikuanda for a translation. (McGuire, C., ‘Woyo Pot Lids’, in African Arts, Vol.XIII, no.2, February 1980, pp.54-56). Interpretation of individual lids is difficult without detailed knowledge of the language used but the lids contained messages conveyed with each individual element as well as a more general message conveyed by the combination of elements.“But here is a strange thing: in the corner of the hut, a disc of black wood, about twenty centimetres wide. On one of its sides, figures in relief: a spiral, a half-ellipse, a sort of hook forming an acute accent. - What's this? - A lid. You find such lids everywhere in the region from the sea to Mayumbe. They carry signs, carved figures: each of them represents either a proverb or a native fable. But now it's finished: aluminum and enamelled iron pans have dethroned native pots. And what does this one mean? - Wait. We're going to call an old woman. The old woman no longer knew how to explain very well what we wanted to know. We had to resort to the chieftaincy secretary who called on the most competent female elders:This spiral is the centipede: it is coiled at the edge of the path, it is coiled because it senses danger. This means: if you see the centipede curled up, be careful, there is a man nearby. In other words: watch the omens.And this circle?- That means: you have to listen to the person who comes to tell you what people say about you, because it is useful to hear.- And this cut ellipse?- Ah! This is the oyster shell: we opened the oyster, and we gave you one of its halves. It is the symbol of sharing. The meaning is: I gave you something today so that when I meet you again, you in turn will give me something. You understand?- Of course. And that sharp angled hook?- Well, that means that when something is hung high, you have to raise your arm to get it... And everyone laughed. All languages work now. And as it is clear that I am interested in local things, pot lids come out of all the boxes: two first, then five, then ten; and it continues: it would be up to me to buy all the objects in the village.The lids are now passed from hand to hand.There is this one dominated by a sort of pyramid; it represents a tomb and reminds its owner that to enjoy, after her death, a beautiful tomb like this, she must have many children... and that if she does not have children, she will be forgotten after her death.There is this other one which represents an open trap; morality: for the trap to work... you must first set it. There is this other one which shows a standing bird: “when the bird is at the top of the termite mound it sees what is happening”; popular wisdom translates: we must take a step back to judge events. There are other covers, more complicated, such as one which shows a woman followed by a hooded man armed with a stick, reminding us that we must observe the customs of the tribe, or this other which presents a double bell, similar to the iron bells that the chiefs once had to summon the people of their villages, maintaining the spirit of discipline within homes by making it known that “when the chief's bell beats, you must go and listen to what he says”.Seeing the money coming out of our pockets, the natives emptied their huts of their reserves.”(Scohy, A., "Etapes au soleil", Brussels, 1952, pp.115-117)22.5 cm. diameterProvenancecollected by André Scohy (1914-1994), before 1952and by descent through the familyLiteratureScohy, A., "Etapes au soleil", Brussels, 1952, p.115
Lot 3599
Flanierstock Silber auf rot gefärbtem Holz, genähtes Leder. Konisch ansteigender Schuss mit schlichter Silber-Manschette. Darüber Schaft mit Leder ummantelt. Abschließender, facettierter Knauf mit applizierten, plastisch gearbeiteten Ornamenten. Leder gest. A. Sirk Wien., Manschette gest. F Z, Stadtmarke. Minim. Gebrauchsspuren. L. 79 cm.A Viannese wooden walking stick with leather and silver handle. Leather by A. Sirk Vienna. Silver with city mark. Minor signs of use.Wien. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh.
Lot 309
A pair of Silver Mounted Horn salad servers, spoon and fork, with Scottish thistle shield silver finials, each 24cm long, stamped silver, 1.40ozt gross; an Indian silver coloured metal walking stick or Parasol handle, tapering tubular form embossed with exotic animals and trees, unmarked, 32cm long. 3.63ozt etc (3)
Lot 200A
Woodcarving interest - a selection of Lime wood carving blanks, various sizes, also some other woodworking Timbers such as walnut, and elm; along with two small painted wood carvings of birds by Brian D. Smith; red deer and roe deer antler sections for handles; approx. 10 cut coppice hazel staves for walking stick making, approx. six staves per bundle; tool chest, etc.
Lot 178
A CAST IRON STICK STAND 20TH CENTURY With spaniel by tree back, drip pan, with assorted mostly modern walking sticks 72cm high Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Wear has caused paint loss from edge chipping but structurally it seems sound- although there is at least one replacement bolt to reverse and the whole is slightly looses- and would benefit from tightening up before use Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 108
A Harlequin Pair of Girl Marottes both with bisque heads (i) Harlequin stamped 52, with striped tapered velvet and silk dress, hat, inset glass eyes, open mouth, on blonde treen turned stick handles (ii) stamped SH flanking PB, dressed in cream silk and tapered damask, matching hat, turned beech stick handle both 14in. (36cm) high (2)
Lot 237
A collection of historic or gem set jewellery, to include an antique nephrite jade bar brooch with bright cut engraved mounts, a Georgian onyx set lace pin plaque, a mauve shell cameo brooch depicting a mountainous coastal scene with foreground show, a pair of Victorian pendant drop earrings with wirework and bead decoration, a pair of carved mother-of-pearl leaf earrings, two other pairs of vintage earrings and an engraved locket with glazed panel, a string of cultured pearls, a koala brooch set with a black opal, a rose quartz ring, etc. (qty)Condition ReportThe pin on the nephrite brooch is a replacement; the lace pin has been adapted as a stick pin, and this too removed; the locket has damage including cracked glass; the cameo and leaf earrings generally good, rest of the vintage pieces a.f. The black opal is thin cut but has good blue and green play of colour; the pearl necklace is graduated, pearls with variable often pocked skins, stringing loose. The clasp, along with the rose quartz ring and the koala brooch, are set with marcasites.
Lot 165
Three early 20th century stick pins, comprising:two gold stick pins,a gold demantoid garnet and split pearl stick pin, 55mm long, and a gold seed pearl stick pin, 58mm long, both tested as approximately 9ct gold, 2.71g (2)together with one gilt metal stick pin,55mm long, with base metal barrel catch, 2.12g (1)Condition ReportGold seed pearl stick pin showing signs of repair at twist of pin.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.
Lot 241
A collection of silver objets, to include an 1837 silver gin bottle label by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, London hallmarks; a brandy bottle label, London 1964; a silver miniature stirrup by Asprey, possibly a money clip, London 1952; an empty silver pocket watch case, engine turned, London 1878; two large silver buttons cast in low relief with (vintage) cars, Birmingham 1927; a silver pierced plaque brooch of scrolling design, Birmingham 1979; a silver thimble, Birmingham 1992 and six other thimbles, some stamped 'Sterling'; a late 19th century rectangular pressed locket in the rococo style, engraved 1890, and '900', testing for low level silver; and a bright cut engraved sliding swizzle stick in the from of a riding crop, tested as sterling silver, 162.56g total (qty)Condition ReportMostly tarnished, and with wear appropriate to age; three of the thimbles are misshapen. One of the thimbles has a blue & white guilloche enamel band of a Dutch coastal scene, some loss. The locket contains vintage black and white photos, of a wedding group, and an older couple in hats.
Lot 4
An antique coral cameo stick pin and a seed pearl stick pin, the deep red coral cameo depicting the bust of a woman, perhaps Flora, with roses in her hair, in an engraved frame mount testing for 18ct gold, the pin testing for 9ct-14ct gold; length of head 26mm. 5.70g,together with a fleur-de-lys stick pin, set with graduated seed pearls, both plaque and pin testing for 9ct gold. 1.18g (2)Condition Report1st - the detail of the carving is still good, but there is a crack from lower left across her neck and décolletage to the bottom; both front and back are dirty and would benefit from a thorough wash.2nd - tarnish and dirt; three of the seed pearls are lacking, and half another.
Lot 498
Two screens and a single upholstered stick back chair. (one 3 fold screen depicting floral prints 128 cm, H x 120m cm W, 1 union jack fire screen with 3 fold with leaded glass 78 cm H x 118 cm W, and a single stick back mahogany chair with upholstered seat and upholstered back 81 cm H x 37 cm W to seat)
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