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MANNER OF LOUIS HOTTOT (FRENCH, 1829-1905): A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PATINATED AND COLD PAINTED SPELTER ARAB FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS
the male and female figures each holding a tapering urn for a candle, raised on domed, naturalistic bases, 37cm high (2)
Hottot specialised in Orientalist scenes and figures, and many of his works were produced in spelter rather than the more traditional bronze. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1885 until 1898.
£500-£800
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JULES BRATEAU (FRENCH, 1844-1923): A PEWTER AND STRAW EWER AND BASIN CIRCA 1889
in the Ottoman taste, the underside of the ewer stamped 'JULES BRATEAU', the ewer 26cm high, the dish 27.5cm diameter
For an identical ewer and dish sold at auction recently, see Sotheby's, London, 'Design Masterpieces from the Polo Collection', 24 February 2016, lot 23 sold £5,600.
Related Literature: P. Dahhan, F. Marcilhac, 'Etains 1900: 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Epoque', Paris, 2000, p. 61, figs 122 and 123
£2,000-£3,000
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY CUT AND RUBY GLASS AND ORMOLU MOUNTED OIL LAMP BY F&C OSLER, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1880
the faceted and diamond cut stem over the domed, circular base, mounted with a circular gilt frame with ruby glass circular cabochons, the stem mounted with four gilt stylised branches supporting four large faceted drops with ruby decoration, the square ormolu base signed 'F&C OSLER', beneath a mirrored glass panel, flanked by four domed and faceted glass cabochons, with a frosted and etched glass shade decorated with birds amongst foliage and a Greek Key pattern, 106cm high
An Osler lamp of very similar form but without the ruby glass details was sold at Sotheby's, Mallett at Bourdon House, 9 March, 2007, lot 843, sold £9,600.
£7,000-£10,000
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE CLEAR AND AMETHYST GLASS TABLE LUSTRE CANDELABRA
the glass stems with faceted globular and baluster elements terminating in urn shaped bases over acanthus cast, circular feet with beaded borders, issuing three tiers of concentric branches, the lower branches each with six candle nozzles, hung with faceted pear shaped drops and flowerheads, surmounted by faceted finials, the bases drilled for electricity and later painted, together with an early 20th century Regency style gilt metal and cut glass ceiling light with faceted pear shaped drops, 71cm high (3)
£500-£700
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A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE BRONZE AND PORCELAIN FIGURAL WALL LIGHTS
each modelled as a winged putto holding aloft a plinth issuing three acanthus cast branches with a floral sprig above, issuing porcelain flowers, 53cm high (2)
£200-£300
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A SET OF FOUR LARGE LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
the tasselled and tied backplates each issuing a pair of fluted upward scrolling branches terminating in petal cast nozzles, fitted for electricity, 66cm high (4)
£1,500-£2,000
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND TOLE PEINTRE URNS AND COVERS
of baluster form, with swan neck handles supporting floral garlands, raised on lappet cast spreading socles over re-entrant cut, square plinths, the covers with fruiting finials, 51cm high (2)
£1,500-£2,000
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A LARGE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FLEUR DE PÊCHE MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED URNS AND COVERS
in the Louis XVI style, the baluster bodies with everted lips, with rams mask mounts supporting floral garlands, the domed covers with fruiting finials, on spreading socles over re-entrant cut square plinths, raised on later wood stands, 58cm high overall (2)
£1,500-£2,000
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A LARGE PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND MARBLE URN LAMP BASES
in the Neo-Classical style, modelled as ovoid urns with leaf and berry mounted bases raised on triform, goat monopediae supports, over plinth bases, fitted for electricity, 61cm high overall (2)
£2,000-£3,000
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A PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE REGENCY CANDELABRA
each with an acanthus cast, baluster stem issuing an urn shaped nozzle supporting a pair of scrolling branches centred by a third, all with urn shaped nozzles, raised on foliate triform bases over three paw feet and in-swept plinths, 46.5cm high (2)
£400-£600
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ONYX AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED URNS AND COVERS
in the Louis XVI style, of baluster from, the covers with pierced borders below fruiting finials, the bodies with satyr masks supporting garlands of vines and grapes, raised on spreading socles over re-entrant cut square plinths, 31cm high (2)
£1,000-£1,500
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN LAMP BASES
the spreading cylindrical bodies decorated with courting couples in Arcadian scenes, within gilt foliate borders on a blue ground, surmounted by elongated fluted and guilloche pierced necks, over circular bases and three scrolling feet, 48cm high (2)
£600-£800
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL AND SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN CANDELABRA
the baluster shafts decorated with putti and floral bouquets, each issuing three acanthus wrapped branches centred by an urn finial, raised on cylindrical bases and each on three scrolling foliate feet, 46cm high
£500-£800
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A PAIR OF FRENCH BELLE EPOQUE STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS the backplates
modelled as a floral spring tied to a tasselled drape, each issuing a single flower head nozzle, fitted for electricity, 56cm high (2)
£150-£200
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE
the clock case with canted angles over a plinth base, the porcelain panels depicting various buildings beside a river, with figures and boats, the twin train movement stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR' 'A1', striking on a bell (now lacking), the matched garniture urns of Sevres style, depicting peasants and village scenes, the clock 37cm high (3)
£700-£1,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE
the arched clock case surmounted by a twin handled urn, the sides with scrolling acanthus leaves, raised on a plinth base with volute scrolls, the porcelain panel depicting two ladies and a gentleman in 18th century dress, the dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR', the garniture candelabra decorated with floral scenes and with four acanthus wrapped branches, centred by a fifth shorter branch, the clock 35cm high, the candelabra 46cm high (3)
£1,500-£2,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ONYX AND GILT BRONZE CLOCK GARNITURE
the large mantel clock of drum form and surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings holding a serpent, raised on a plinth base with volute scrolls, the gilt Arabic dial with pierced centre, the twin train movement striking on a gong, with pendulum, the matching garniture urns of baluster form and with foliate handles, the clock 54.5cm high, the urns 33cm high
£300-£500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK
the arched case surmounted by a dome and flanked by free standing baluster columns with winged putti leaning against them, on an inverted breakfront plinth, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement signed 'LOURDELET' 'G.V', and stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR' striking on a bell, 40cm high
The movement is winding and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed,
£800-£1,200
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A SMALL EARLY 20TH CENTURY LOUIS XV STYLE TORTOISESHELL AND GILT BRONZE DESK CLOCK SIGNED 'MAPPIN & WEBB, LONDON',
of scrolling arched form surmounted by a handle, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the single train timepiece movement with vertically mounted balance wheel, 20cm high
£100-£150
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH TORTOISESHELL, CUT BRASS AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED 'BOULLE' STYLE MANTEL CLOCK
the case of typical scrolling form, with C scrolls and foliage, on four scrolling feet, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, signed 'MAPLE & CO. LTD. PARIS', the single train timepiece movement also stamped 'MAPLE & CO LTD. PARIS', with vertically mounted lever platform escapement, 28cm high
£200-£300
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A SMALL 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK
the dial signed 'LOUIS LORTSCHER BRUXELLES' the shaped case surmounted by a handle and raised on four paw feet, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, the twin train movement stamped 'A1' and striking on a bell, 26.5cm high
£150-£200
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ANTOINE BOFILL (SPANISH, 1875-1921): AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRONZE RELIEF CAST VASE
of baluster form with open neck, cast with a young boy holding a scythe, the body cast as wheat with a lizard beside, signed 'A. BOFILL', the underside stamped 'BRONZE GARANTI AU TITRE L.V. DEPOSEE 3259', 17cm high
£200-£300
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A SUBSTANTIAL MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE ENCRIER / DESK STAND
the rectangular plinth stand with egg and dart border and recessed pen tray, surmounted by a pen rack and by a pair of lidded inkpots, 40cm wide
£200-£300
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK
surmounted by a pad top and fruiting finial, the corners with freestanding foliate cast columns, over a plinth base and four ball feet, the white enamelled dial decorated with floral garlands, with Arabic numerals and enamelled centre, the twin train movement stamped 'S. MARTI 1889 MEDAILLE D'ARGENT', striking on a coiled steel gong, 34cm high
£800-£1,200
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A FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE WALNUT PORTICO CLOCK
of architectural form, the gilt guilloche decorated bezel raised on four free standing columns, raised on a stepped plinth base, the white enamelled dial with gilt centre and Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, numbered 672, with grin iron compensated pendulum, 46cm high
The movement winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£500-£800
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A SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY BULLE ELECTRIC SKELETON CLOCK OF LONG DURATION
the brass frame raised on a stepped, ebonised plinth below a glass dome with etched, floral decoration, the 5.25 inch silvered twenty four hour dial signed 'BULLE PATENT' and with Arabic numerals, with pierced centre revealing the unusual crownwheel escapement, with solenoid pendulum swinging over the curved magnetic bar, 38cm high overall
£300-£500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH AMBOYNA, BRASS AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID LIQUER CABINET WITH FITTED INTERIOR
of rectangular form, the top and front inlaid with brass and mother of pearl cartouches, the hinged rising lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze fitted interior with a pair of glass and gilt decorated decanters and six engraved glass, and two further matched glasses, 28cm high x 32cm wide
£250-£350
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A SMALL 19TH CENTURY GERMAN PORCELAIN WALL ALARM CLOCK
the case with floral decoration within C scrolls, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and brass subsidiary dial to the centre for alarm, with weight driven timepiece movement, striking the alarm on a bell to the top, 13cm high
£200-£300
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AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF THE VENUS DE MILO
the semi-clad figure on a naturalistic base, dark brown patination, 86cm high
£1,000-£1,500
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA AMENDOLA (ITALIAN, 1848-1887): A BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF TWO LOVERS 'WEDDED'
the couple in an embrace, on a circular plinth, inscribed 'Modelled by G.B. Amendola from the picture of Sir Frederick Leighton', 37cm high
For an example of this bronze cast by the Chiurazzi foundry see Sotheby's London, 20 May 2015, lot 115.
£1,200-£1,800
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BELGIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A NUDE SIGNED B. VERSTYMEN
the standing figure looking down and raised on a naturalistic square base, with foundry stamp 'FON DE NLE DES BRONZES J. PETERMANN ST GILLES BRUXELLES', 41cm high
£400-£600
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN GRAND TOUR SIENNA MARBLE RELIEF CARVED BUST OF DANTE
shown facing right and wearing a foliate crown, inscribed to the edge 'DANTE ALLIGHIERI', mounted on a black marble, rectangular base, 17cm high
£200-£300
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AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU (FRENCH, 1677-1746): A PAIR OF LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF 'THE MARLEY / MARLY HORSES'
each rearing horse being held at the reins by a semi-clad male figure, on naturalistic bases, 50cm high (2)
£1,200-£1,800
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A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED COLOURED MARBLE FIGURES OF CHILDREN
depicting a young girl wearing a hat, her arms and head carved in Carrara marble, a basket of flowers in his right hand and a single flower in her left, on a circular base carved with a tree stump, the figure of the boy lifting his shirt to reveal his tummy, also on a circular base, 88cm high and 84cm high (2)
£2,000-£3,000
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A 19TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST CARVED WOOD CUCKOO CLOCK
of typical form with pitched roof over the case, raised on a plinth base carved with a fence around, the front carved with scrolling vines, the cuckoo appearing from a door above the dial and calling on the hour, the twin train movement with pendulum, the inside of the back door with paper label for Camerer Kuss & Co., 42cm high
The cuckoo is working when the hands are turned but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£150-£200
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CARL KAUBA (AUSTRIAN / AMERICAN, 1865-1922): A BRONZE MODEL OF A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ON HORSEBACK
wearing a feathered headdress and brandishing a rifle, the base cast with long grass over a rectangular plinth, signed 'C. Kauba' 21.5cm high
£200-£300
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JOSEPH D'ASTE (ITALIAN, ACTIVE 1905-1935): A LARGE BRONZE GROUP OF FOUR PUTTI WITH A GOAT 'LE BOUC TRAQUE'
on a naturalistic base, signed to the reverse 'J. D'Aste', 58cm wide x 30cm high
£800-£1,200
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AFTER PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879): A VERY LARGE BRONZE GROUP OF A HUNTSMAN ON HORSEBACK WITH HOUNDS 'VALET DE CHIEN A CHEVAL MENANT SA HARDE'
the hunter wearing tricorn hat and riding a stallion, holding five dogs on leashes, over a naturalistic base, bearing the signature 'P.J. MENE 1867', 72cm wide x 64cm high
Related Literature: Pierre-Jules Mêne Catalogue Raisonné, M. Poletti & A. Richarme, Univers de Bronze, 2007
£1,200-£1,800
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A 19TH CENTURY ROMAN MICROMOSAIC OF THE FORUM
depicting the Forum of Ancient Rome with the columns of the Temple of Vespasian at the centre flanked to the left by the Arch of Septimus Severus, to the right are the columns of the Temple of Saturn, set in black Belgian marble, within an ebonised C scroll and acanthus leaf frame, 25.5cm wide overall
£800-£1,200
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A THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE ENGRAVED EWER BY LOBMEYR CIRCA 1870
decorated in Rock Crystal style, of ovoid form with a slender neck, profusely decorated overall with three pendant Classical portrait medallions, surrounded by stylised winged beasts or dragons with scrolling foliate tails, the shoulder and spreading conical foot cut with flutes, with a champlevé white metal enamel footrim, the strap handle with JLLW monogram (Lobmeyr) to the terminal, 28.5cm high
£2,500-£3,500
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TWO 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND PIERCED FANS DECORATED WITH 18TH CENTURY SCENES IN THE MANNER OF WATTEAU
the first carved in horn with gilt highlights, the end stick with a small gilt framed mirror, the upper section with a coloured print of courting couples, the second mounted in a gilt and glazed frame, carved in mother of pearl and with a hand coloured print to the main section, 28cm high and 26cm high respectively (2)
£300-£500
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AFTER JACQUES-NICOLAS JULLIARD: A LOUIS XV AUBUSSON PASTORAL TAPESTRY CIRCA 1760-1770
woven with a youthful shepherd and two shepherdesses resting in the shade of a tree in a river landscae, within an arcadian landscape, flanked by a border of entwined flowers and foliage, 240cm high x 290cm wide
Provenance: Purchased by the current vendor from the Vigo-Sternberg Collection of European Tapestries, Sotheby's, London, 29 February 1996. A further version of this tapestry was sold at Sotheby's, London, 20 January 1967, lot 51.
Literature: Chevallier - 'Tapisseries d'Aubusson et de Felletin, p148. Jacques-Nicolas Julliard was a pupil of the Rococo painted Francois Boucher, and was appointed 'peintre cartonnier' for the workshops of Aubusson and Felletin in 1755.
£5,000-£8,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NEO-GREC STYLE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CANDELABRA
with six lotus wrapped branches centred by a seventh short branch, raised on three fluted columns with lotus leaf bases, on a triform base decorated with panther masks, on a shaped triangular plinth, the underside inscribed 'SAV', 78cm high
The 'SAV' inscribed may relate to Parisian bronze foundry Susse Freres, as a bronze figure of Phyrne with the Susse Freres foundry stamp and similarly inscribed 'SAV' to the underside was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 31 January 2013, lot 380.
£500-£800
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED URN AND COVER
the domed cover surmounted by fruiting finial,, raised on a cylindrical spreading foot, decorated with gilt scrolling arabesques on a dark blue ground, the body painted with scenes of fetes galante in the manner of Watteau, 47cm high
£400-£600
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JEAN-DENIS LARUE (FRENCH, 1815-1893): A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE RELIEF OF PUTTI IN THE MANNER OF CLODION CAST BY THIÉBAUT FRÈRES FOUNDRY, PARIS
of rectangular form, depicting various putti adorning a herm with floral garlands, with foundry stamp to the top right corner 'THIEBAUT FRERES FONDEURS PARIS', raised on four gadrooned feet, 46cm wide x 30cm high
£600-£800
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A SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY AUBUSSON TAPESTRY CANTONNIERE / DOOR HANGING
with a border of scrolling roses and other flowers within a C scroll and foliate frame, 270cm high x 185cm wide
£300-£500 208
A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE BRASS AND GLASS HALL LANTERNS
of hexagonal form, with scrolling coronas above, the angles with anthemion mounts, fitted for electricity, one lacking two panes of glass 63cm high excluding chain, (2)
£800-£1,200
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A REGENCY STYLE GILT METAL HALL LANTERN
of cylindrical form, the corona with scrolling acanthus leaves, with a central rod with foliate boss fitted with four electric nozzles, 55cm high excluding short chain,
£300-£500
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH CUT GLASS TENT AND BAG TYPE CHANDELIER
the scallop edged corona over the central circular frame with flower-head and spire finials, over a chip cut boss, hung with chains of faceted drops, 72cm drop x 40cm diameter
£300-£500
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWISS GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK IN TRAVELLING CASE
the clock in Anglaise Riche case with fluted columns to each angle and a geometric swing handle above, the gilt mask enclosing the blue enamelled dial dial, the single train timepiece movement with vertically mounted lever platform escapement, in a leather covered travelling case, the clock 8cm high
£250-£350
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ONYX AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK
of typical form, raised on four engine turned, bun feet, the enamelled bezel enclosing the dial with Arabic numerals, the twin train movement striking on a blued steel, coiled gong, stamped 'VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT A1'. with enamelled twin tube mercury pendulum, 29cm high
£700-£1,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ALABASTER AND GILT BRONZE CLOCK GARNITURE
the tapering pedestal clock case surmounted by a figure of Cupid with a bow and arrow and a pair of doves, raised on four tortoises over a plinth base, the white enamelled dial with floral garlands and Arabic numerals, the twin train movement stamped 'L.P. JAPY HORS CONCOURS 1878', with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum, the garniture candlesticks of conforming form, with stiff leaf cast nozzles and flambe snuffers, the clock 47cm high, the candlesticks 26cm high (3)
The movement is ticking and strikes when the hands are turned, but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£600-£800
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AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A LARGE BRONZE WARWICK VASE
of typical form, the body cast in relief with Bacchic figures, with entwined scrolling twin handles over a fluted circular foot, 47cm wide x 27cm high
£800-£1,200
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A PAIR OF SILVERED METAL AND CUT GLASS TWIN BRANCH CANDELABRA
the faceted stems raised on circular feet, the branches with scallop edged drip pans hung with chip cut arrow headed lustres, 25cm high (2)
£150-£200
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