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A FINE SET OF FOUR LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU THREE BRANCH WALL APPLIQUES / LIGHTS IN THE MANNER OF HENRY DASSON
in the Louis XV style, the backplates cast with C scrolls, rocailles and foliage, issuing three scrolling, acanthus wrapped branches, the central scrolling branch with acorns and oak leaves, the asymmetric nozzles with leafy collars, later drilled for electricity, 63cm high
A near identical set of four wall lights were sold at the Robert de Balkany, Rome sale, Christie's, London, 22 - 23 March 2017, lot 478, £16,000. A further set of similar form and signed by Henry Dasson were sold at Christie's, New York, 21 May 2003, lot 84.
The quality of the casting and gilding and the re-interpretation of a Louis XV design apparent in this set of four fine wall lights are typical features of the work of Henry Dasson, who produced wall lights of this type and was renowned for the exceptional quality of his gilding and casting.
£5,000-£8,000
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ERNEST RANCOULET (FRENCH, 1870-1915): A GILT BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF TWO PUTTI
one holding a bow and arrow, a quiver at his feet, signed 'RANCOULET' to the naturalistic base, raised on a stepped Verdi Antico marble plinth, 46cm high
£2,000-£3,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY GILT BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE FOUR GLASS CLOCK GARNITURE BY JULIEN LEROY, PARIS
the four glass case surmounted by a swagged urn and raised on a plinth base over toupie feet, the white enamelled dial signed 'Julien Leroy A Paris' and with Arabic numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, with sunburst mask pendulum, the garniture candelabra modelled with figures of Cupid holding aloft three rope twist cast branches over cylindrical plinths and square bases, the clock 46cm high, the candelabra 43cm high (3)
£2,000-£3,000
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A LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND MALACHITE CLOCK GARNITURE
the portico clock case surmounted by a basket of flowers with a pair of doves, raised on square pedestals flanked by tapering columns over an oval shaped base and six toupie feet, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and floral garlands, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum, stamped 'H&F PARIS', the garniture candelabra with conforming pedestals, each surmounted by a swagged urn with reversible domed covers, the undersides fitted with a further candle nozzle and flanked by a pair of acanthus wrapped branches, on shaped bases, the clock 39cm high, the candelabra 27cm high (3)
The escapement is moving freely and clock strikes when hands are turned but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£3,000-£5,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK BY E. COLIN & CIE, PARIS
the case surmounted by a pierced scrolling crest with lily sprig, terminating in four stylised, tulip cast feet, with unusual decorative pierced mounts to the front and sides cast as scrolling flowers, flanking the dial with applied gilt bronze numerals, signed 'E. COLIN & CIE PARIS 17 RUE DES TOURNELLES', the twin train movement striking on a gong, stamped 'S. Marti & Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1889', with pendulum, 33cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,500-£2,000
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A FINE PAIR OF LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH MARBLE, GILT BRONZE AND STAINED BEECH GUERIDONS
in the Louis XVI style, one with brocatelle d'Espagne marble top the other with green marble top, both with gilt mounts cast as classical masks flanked by a repeated pattern of laurel wreaths, each raised on four narrow legs wrapped in leaf and berry, scrolling mounts, terminating in ormolu hoof feet, 72cm high x 59cm wide (2)
£2,500-£3,500
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH KINGWOOD, AMARANTH AND BOIS SATINE PARQUETRY, MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GUERIDON IN THE MANNER OF FRANCOIS LINKE
the oval breche marble top over the frieze drawer decorated with a classical mask mount flanked by flowers, the scrolling legs united by a shaped oval shelf below with inlaid parquetry design, over four gilt bronze paw feet, 76cm high x 57cm wide
£1,200-£1,800
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HIPPOLYTE MOREAU (FRENCH, 1832-1927): A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE FIGURE OF A MAIDEN WITH FLOWERS DATED 1883
the figure of the beautiful young maiden semi-clad in a diaphanous dress and holding a sprig of flowers in her right hand, raised on a naturalistic base cast with a pair of doves and signed 'Hte Moreau Exp au des beaux arts 1883', dark brown patination, raised on a later stained wood, square plinth, the bronze 83cm high, 113cm high overall
£3,000-£5,000
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A LARGE PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE CANDELABA IN THE MANNER OF FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE
In the Neo-Grec style, the stems modelled with amphora over theatrical masks and three panthers, raised on triform bases, each with six scrolling branches, drilled for electricity, 70cm high (2)
£800-£1,200
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A PAIR OF FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD SILVERED BRONZE FLOOR STANDING LAMP BASES ATTRIBUTED TO FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE AND DESIGNED BY HENRY CAHIEUX (1825-1854) CIRCA 1855
the simulated bamboo shafts supporting the reservoirs cast in relief with classical maidens, raised on triform bases cast with panther head monopediae terminating in paw feet, later fitted for electricity, with frosted glass shades, 181cm high overall (2))
These impressive floor-standing lamps feature distinctive Pompeian style tripod bases identical to those exhibited by Barbedienne at the Exposition Universelle of 1855 and purchased by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III. The faux bamboo stems ornamented with hooks terminating in flower buds and raised on tripod bases with paw feet were features of these 'Candélabres antiques porte-lampes' that Henry Cahieux designed and Barbedienne cast for this exhibition. Empress Eugenie was so fond of this fashionable design that she order several versions of these lamps. It is recorded that she bought a pair for her dressing room at the castle of Saint-Cloud, and she ordered two further pairs in 1858 for her palaces at the Compiègne and Fontainebleau, these are now in the National Museum of the Château de Compiègne.
Prince Napoleon also ordered a pair from Barbedienne for his famous Pompeian House at 16-18 Avenue Montaigne, the mansion that was developed from the site of the Pavillon des Beaux-Arts of the aforementioned Exposition Universelle of 1855. Pompeian House was decorated throughout in the most desirable fashion of the day, the Neo-Grec taste, and these ornate lamp bases epitomised that luxurious style. The Pompeian House lamps feature the same stands as the present pair but are surmounted by amphora shaped tops, and can be seen in a contemporary engraving of a party held there that featured in L'Illustration of February 14, 1860. They are also visible in an early photograph by Pierre-Ambroise Richebourg (1810-1875), showing the atrium of the Pompeian House, around 1860. (France National Library, Prints and Photographies Dept., Eo 28 folio tome II).
£7,000-£10,000
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' LACQUERED, PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE VASES
of baluster form with long necks and everted rims, the rims with stylised oriental mounts, the necks mounted with cartouches, the bodies with scrolling vines, lizards and butterflies, each raised on three foliate scrolling feet, 43cm high (2)
£3,000-£5,000
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A FRENCH 'JAPONISME' GILT BRONZE AND POTTERY JARDINIÈRE DERIVED FROM A DESIGN BY EDOUARD LIEVRE
the glazed pottery jardiniere designed to resemble cloisonne enamel and decorated with arabesques and flowers, fitted with a pair of lion mask, ring handles, raised on a circular pierced base cast with four elephant heads as feet, with gilt bronze trefoil cast rim and metal liner, 30cm high
The gilt bronze mounts used in the present lot are very similar in design to those produced for a cloisonné enamel jardiniere by Ferdinand Barbedienne after the design by Lievre.
An example of Barbedienne's jardiniere was sold at Christie's New York, 11 April 2007, lot 42.
£400-£600
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH JAPONISME GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL JARDINIÈRE POSSIBLY BY BARBEDIENNE AND DESIGNED BY EDOUARD LIEVRE
of squat form with an everted lip, with a gilt bronze pierced C scroll border and geometric handles, raised on an oval base with pierced Oriental type border and raised on four scrolling feet cast with dragons, the cloisonne enamel decorated with flowers and butterflies on a trellis-work ground, with removable metal liner with pierced base, 30cm high x 44cm wide
Comparable jardinieres at auction include lot 171, Bonhams, London, 17 June 2009 and Christie's New York, 20 April 2006, lot 192 ($33,600).
£2,000-£3,000
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A FINE LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' GILT BRONZE AND IMARI PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE IN THE MANNER OF L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, PARIS
the faceted baluster form vase with an octagonal domed cover surmounted by a bronze figure of a winged, bearded man holding a fan, the body of the vase decorated with various shaped panels enclosing Japanese figures flanked by blue scrolling decoration and flowers, the long ring handles cast with dogs of foe terminals, the ornate bases cast with tortoises, birds, and elephant heads, the clock base with a pair of standing figures atop dragons, the brass dial with twelve piece enamel Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, the garniture urn candelabra with conforming decoration, raised on elephant head feet and each issuing five branches centred by a sixth, the clock 75cm high, the candelabra 76cm high (3)
£10,000-£15,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' GILT BRONZE AND PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE ATTRIBUTED TO L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL
the clock case surmounted by a model of a peacock with outstretched tail, raised on a branch of blossom, the front and sides of the clock with porcelain panels designed to simulate cloisonné enamel, decorated with various birds and flowers, butterflies and carp, with gilt trellis-work and highlights, raised on a pierced spreading plinth with geometric ornament and four scrolling elephant head feet, the dial with Japanese numerals, the twin train movement striking on a blued steel, coiled gong, the movement numbered 125 and stamped P.S, the back of the case numbered 37443, the garniture candelabra with conforming porcelain bodies and dragon handles, issuing four dragon cast branches centred by a shorter fifth, stamped to the underside 37444, the clock 52.5cm high, the candelabra 52cm high (3)
A very similar 'Japonisme' clock garniture numbered 39671 sold Christie's, London, 6 March 2014, lot 197 (£35,000).
£10,000-£15,000
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN VASES WITH BRONZE MOUNTS
of baluster form, the crackle glazed bodies decorated with Chinese figures in blue amongst stones and clouds, each with a pair of dog of foe handles over a scrolling, circular bronze base, drilled as lamp bases, 44.5cm high (2)
£1,000-£1,500
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A LARGE PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN VASES WITH GILT BRONZE MOUNTS
of baluster form, the bodies decorated with numerous figures within landscapes, flanked by stylised peacocks and floral motifs, with pierced gilt bronze rims and pierced bases cast with dog of foe feet and scrolling foliage, 56cm high (2)
£1,500-£2,000
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A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT AND SILVERED BRONZE AND AGATE JAPONISME CLOCK ATTRIBUTED TO L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, PARIS
modelled as a peacock holding a sprig of blossom in its beak, supporting the circular clock case with Oriental style relief cast decoration and surmounted by further blossom, the Arabic dial finely painted with boats on a river within a shaped panel and gilt flowers on a turquoise ground, raised on an agate, square base over a naturalistically cast plinth modelled as bamboo, the single train timepiece movement winding from the back and with vertically mounted lever platform escapement, with a fitment to hold the original winding key, 32cm high
The movement is winding and ticking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
This model can be attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal as some examples are signed to the dial. The use of expensive techniques and materials (such as silvering and agate) and the re-interpretation of the Oriental style are typical features of clocks by L'Escalier de Cristal. For other examples at auction see Bonhams, London, 5 December 2014, lots 103 and 124.
£5,000-£8,000
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A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY VIENNESE SILVER, GILT, ENAMELLED, PEARL AND SEMI PRECIOUS STONE MOUNTED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK IN THE CHINESE TASTE
of portico form, the circular case surmounted by an oval cabochon of turquoise stone, raised on a pair of columns terminating in pierced bases cast with C scrolls and flowerheads, raised on a rectangular plinth base with engine turned decoration, with four further turquoise cabochons to the corners, over four scrolling feet, the gilt dial with enamelled Roman numerals, the hinged back cover with filigree work, revealing the finely engraved back of the single train movement decorated with foliage and flowerheads, the base fitted with a musical movement activated by winding from the underside, 23cm high
The movement is winding and ticking and the musical box is working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
A very similar clock was sold at these rooms on 21 March 2017, lot 537, £11,000.
£5,000-£8,000
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AN IMPORTANT LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' GILT BRONZE FLOOR STANDING LAMP ATTRIBUTED TO EDOUARD LIEVRE (FRENCH, 1829-1886)
the pierced reservoir decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage over the adjustable stem terminating in a triform base with dragon head decoration and dragon handles, the distinctive shade with parcel gilt decoration of a dragon, 170cm high when fully extended.
The distinctive gilt decorated glass shade that comes with this exceptional lamp base is typical of Edouard Lievre's work. Very similar glass shades feature on a pair of lamp bases sold at Bonhams, London, 4 December 2008, lot 152 (£36,900). Those lamps also featured the pierced foliate decoration, and the use of stylised dragons is typical of his designs. More specifically, the mounts used at the base of this lamp are directly comparable to those used on the 'Armoire Japonisante' signed by Edouard Lièvre and today in a private collection. (D. Alcouffe, Connaissance des Arts, Edouard Lièvre, Paris, 2004, no. 228, pp. 10 and 11). The weaved ornament apparent in the present lot can also be seen on a Japonisme table by Lievre shown in the above publication (p.31).
£10,000-£15,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND LACQUERED CANDLE HOLDER BY L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, PARIS
the shaped, moulded flat base set with a lacquered Chinese style panel depicting a bridge over a river with buildings beside, fitted with a single urn shaped candle nozzle with leafy collar and acanthus handle, the underside signed 'Escalier de Cristal Paris', 22cm wide
£800-£1,200
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A FINE PAIR OF SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' PATINATED AND PARCEL GILT BRONZE FIGURES OF A JAPANESE MAN AND WOMAN
the female figure holding a fan in her right hand and a parasol in her left the male figure wearing traditional dress and also holding a fan, on rectangular bases with canted angles over Oriental style plinths cast with elephant-head feet, 62cm high
These exceptional bronze figures were produced in France during the middle of the 19th century, probably just after 1858, when after 200 years Japan opened trade with Europe. This resulted in a huge influx of Japanese objects of art entering Europe and many artists and designers embraced this new style, incorporating elements into their own designs. The Japanese style, known in France as 'Le Style Japonisme' became extremely fashionable throughout the last decades of the 19th century. The present pair of bronzes are unsigned, although other examples have appeared at auction and tentatively attributed to Orientalist sculptors such as Charles Cordier and Emile Guillemin (see Christie's, New York, 4 March 2014, lot 252 and Sotheby's, Paris, 5 November 2014, lot 317A). Cordier in particular produced a bronze geisha lamp base for the Salon Japonais at William H. Vanderbilt's Fifth Avenue mansion in a similar style to the present pair. The highly finished surface treatment also relates to Japanese bronzes of the same period, for example compare the execution and quality of the casting to the important bronze by Miyao Zu featuring in lot 173. The elephant head feet that decorate the bases of these bronzes are also a typical feature of the Japonisme style, and also feature in lots 162, 163 and 164 of this sale.
£7,000-£10,000
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A RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'JAPONISME' CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL, IVORY, GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CLOCK POSSIBLY BY L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, THE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO ZU
modelled with a Meiji period bronze figure of a Samurai warrior, his robes finely cast and chased with dragons, clouds and other stylised motifs, holding an acanthus, scrolling branch supporting a cloisonné enamel sphere enclosing the clock, the sphere finely decorated with dragons and scrolls and surmounted by a Japanese carved ivory figure, the gilt bronze dial ornamented with C scrolls and with Arabic numerals, raised on a Rococo style pierced and foliate cast rectangular plinth, the twin train clock movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, stamped 'S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1889', 81cm high
The present clock is typical of the output of L'Escalier de Cristal, incorporating expensive materials, objects sourced from the East, exquisite workmanship and a clock movement produced by one of the finest makers of the 19th century, Samuel Marti et Cie. The inscription on the stamp '1889 Medaille d'Argent' dates the clock to between 1889 and 1900 when Marti et Cie won the gold medal and updated their stamp accordingly.
£12,000-£18,000
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A RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD, PORCELAIN, MOTHER OF PEARL AND GILT MOUNTED AUTOMATON TABLE CLOCK IN THE CHINESE TASTE
the case with scrolling pagoda top surmounted by a stepped block and gilt urn of flowers finial, over two porcelain columns decorated to resemble cloisonné enamel, inlaid with mother of pearl and brass floral tendrils, the sides with brass reticulated frets below swing handles, raised on a separate rectangular plinth with conforming decoration, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and centre sweep minute hand, with gilt spandrels to the corners and with a Chinese bearded man automaton to the arch, the twin fusee movement with verge escapement and small bob pendulum, striking on a bell, the bearded man lifting up a paper booklet showing Chinese characters when the bell strikes, the gilt brass backplate with an engraved border and with an oval reserve enclosing a wave pattern, 64cm high
The movement is winding and ticking and the automaton working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£6,000-£8,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL CLOCK GARNITURE
the clock case of Rococo style, ornamented with C scrolls, rocailles, foliage and trellis-work, the front and sides with enamelled panels, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the single train timepiece movement with vertically mounted lever platform escapement, the garniture candlesticks on quatrefoil bases, the clock 27cm high, the candlesticks 16cm high (3)
The movement is winding and ticking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£700-£1,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ 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, with pendulum, 40cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed,
£800-£1,200
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK SIGNED 'W. MARGRETT PARIS'
the shaped case in the Rococo style, surmounted by a foliate crest, the sides and front with enamelling and trellis-work, the gilt Arabic dial centred by an enamelled roundel, the twin train movement striking the half hour and the hour on a coiled steel gong, stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR', with pendulum, 34cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£400-£600
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A RARE PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PERSIAN SAFAVID CERAMIC AND SILVER MOUNTED EWERS AND COVERS IN THE 17TH CENTURY CHINESE JINGDEZHEN STYLE
the dark blue glazed pottery bodies decorated with gilt flower heads and trellis-work, the long spouts and shaped neck with silver covers held together by a chain, raised on circular silver bases with flower and tendril decoration, the silver stamped to the covers and underside of the feet, mounted in a later red velvet covered presentation case, the ewers 32.5cm high, the case 45cm wide
These rare ewers were made in Iran but the design is derived from Chinese originals. Examples of similar Chinese ceramic ewers are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Inv. No. IS. 1674-1876 and 775-1888. For a Chinese example sold at auction see Sotheby's, London, April 20, 2016, lot 205.
£5,000-£7,000
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A PAIR OF 18TH / 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BRONZE DOOR KNOCKERS
modelled with bird terminals on circular backplates, 8cm high (2)
£100-£200
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A LATE 18TH / 19TH CENTURY INDO-PORTUGUESE SILVER FILIGREE CASKET PROBABLY GOA
modelled as a bombé chest of drawers, the hinged lid opening to the void interior with wooden base, 13cm high x 15cm wide
A similar silver filigree casket was sold at Bonhams, London, 6 October 2015, lot 108.
£400-£600
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λ A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CARVED IVORY RELIEF OF PEACOCKS
the male and female birds flanked by scrolling foliage and flowers, 8cm wide
£300-£500
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λ A LATE 18TH CENTURY ANGLO-INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM SANDALWOOD AND IVORY BOX
the hinged lid centred by an oval with trailing husk border with the initials 'RM', flanked by trees with in a foliate border, flanked by a further border of flowers and foliage, the front decorated with a building with balustrade, the sides and back with similar decoration, the interior void but with one section, 8cm high x 30cm wide
£600-£800
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A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY STEEL AND GOLD DAMASCENED DISH ATTRIBUTED TO PLACIDO ZULOAGA, TOLEDO (SPANISH, 1834-1910)
the circular dish raised on three small tapering feet, decorated with a pattern of six-pointed stars, a Greek key border, a border of lambrequin and gilt scrolling arabesques, 30cm wide
£2,000-£3,000
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A LATE 16TH CENTURY TURKISH IZNIK POTTERY DISH
of circular form with everted rim on squat foot, decorated with tulips, carnations, roses and a saz leaf in blues, greens, reds and gold on a white ground, the exterior with stylised blue and green motifs, 29.5cm wide x 6cm high
£1,500-£2,000
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A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN SILVER OTTOMAN STYLE SAHLEP CUPS BY MARKAR GULYAN OF MISIR
the naturalistically cast scrolling handles surmounted by models of a peacocks, the lids surmounted by a reclining stag, over a circular foot and saucer, stamped with Egyptian hallmarks and with maker's name 'Markar Gülyan 90', 881 g. total weight (2)
£1,500-£2,000
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A SET OF SIX 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SAHLEP CUPS
each with a scrolling foliate handle over a circular foot with a lid surmounted by a model of a peacock, with matching saucers with everted rims and engraved with foliage, the bases with assay marks, the cups 13cm high, 2150 g. (total weight) (6)
£2,000-£3,000
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY INDIAN HARDWOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WALL BRACKETS
the shaped and pierced backplates decorated with C scrolls and stylised foliage, each centred by a protruding roundel with a shelf below, the shelf lacking pins to fix to backboard, 84cm high (2)
£700-£1,000
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A PERSIAN ENGRAVED AND ETCHED IRON BEGGING BOWL 'KASHKUL'
the body decorated with various animals and arabesques, with an iron chain handle, 12cm high
£150-£200
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A RARE AND IMPORTANT CARVED AGATE CAMEO DEPICTING HAYREDDIN BARBAROSSA, PROBABLY ITALIAN 16TH CENTURY
the carved agate depicting the bearded figure in profile, set within a later gold ring, with a leather covered, circular box, the cameo 2cm high
Two important agate cameos dating to the 16th century depicting Barbarossa have come to auction in recent years, the first at Christie's, London, 27 April 2004, lot 63 for £233,545.453, the second at Sotheby's, London, 24 April 2012, lot 123.
The Sotheby's cameo depicts the Turk in an almost identical manner to the present cameo, except that he is facing right and our example faces left. For example, the distinctive turban with twisted tie running over the top and tied in a knot at the base and trailing down his neck. The rest of the turban is white, as are his robes which highlight his dark skin and white beard and eyebrows, the individual hairs on his face each delineated. Both depictions feature the sitters' distinctive hook nose and upward tilting chin. The Christie's example also carved in agate during the 16th century, depicts Barbarossa with the same distinctive facial features but he wears an unusual rounded turban.
£12,000-£18,000
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A FINE EARLY 18TH CENTURY INDIAN SILVER GILT HUQQA BASE SET WITH RUBIES AND EMERALDS
of squat, spherical form with a tapering neck with foliate cast protruding collar, chased and engraved with stylised flowerheads and tendrils within strapwork borders, the petals and leaves gem set, displayed in a purpose made travelling case, 17cm high, the case 30cm wide
For a similar huqqa base decorated with floral pattern but lacking gems, see the Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait National Museum, inv. no. LNS 1102M.
£7,000-£10,000
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A LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN GILT COPPER (TOMBAK) INCENSE BURNER (BUHURDAN)
the ovoid body with a hinged, pierced domed lid above, the lid surmounted by a finial and decorated with alternating panels of pierced stylised foliage with abstract scrolls, over a foliate border and engraved scrolling vines, on a spreading circular foot over a circular tray, the tray engraved with saz leaves and flowerheads, raised on three feet, 22cm high
A comparable 17th century gilt copper tombak but with slightly more complex pierced decoration was sold at Christie's, London, 10 October 2013, lot 142A, £37,500.
£5,000-£8,000
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A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE, STEEL AND GOLD DAMASCENED CASKET ATTRIBUTED TO PLACIDO ZULOAGA, TOLEDO (SPANISH, 1834-1910)
of rectangular form, decorated throughout with panels of scrolling foliage and Arabesques, surmounted by a urn finial flanked by acanthus leaves, with three quarter, baluster pilasters to the angles and a rope twist border to the plinth base, raised on four paw feet, the hinged top opening to reveal the silk lined interior, 30cm wide x 19.5cm high
£8,000-£12,000
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A RARE AND LARGE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM AND REPEAT IN CAMPAIGN TYPE TRAVELLING CASE CIRCA 1876
the Anglaise Riche case surmounted by a fluted and geometric handle, with dentil cornice over three quarter columns to the corners, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals within individual scrolling cartouches, with subsidiary alarm dial below, the twin barrel movement with one hammer striking the half hour and the hours on the blued steel, coiled gong, a second hammer striking the gong on the alarm, with lever platform escapement, the back stamped 'B', within a roundel, in an unusual purpose made oak and brass mounted travelling case of Campaign style, of pyramidal form, the top with folding brass handle, the side with a plaquette inscribed 'TO SERGEANT GROVES FROM THE OFFICER'S 3RD DRAGOON GUARDS UPON HIS MARRIAGE 22ND FEBRURY 1876', with key, the clock 20.5cm high, the case 22.5cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking and the push repeat and alarm are both working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
Provenance:
Consigned for sale by a direct descendent of the first owner, Sergeant Groves.
This elegant French clock was produced in Paris but made for the English market and would have been sold by one of the prestigious retailers here. The unusual 'campaign' style travelling case is very rare and may well have been specially commissioned for the clock and its military owner. The case is of similar design to the campaign furniture that was produced throughout the 19th century, typified by the plain rectangular, fold down brass handles and brass corner mounts that are also used in the present travelling case. By the 1850's several London retailers such as the Army and Navy Society were producing whole suites of campaign furniture for the military gentleman to take on campaign, including camp beds, chests of drawers, tables and smaller items such as canteens of silver and even candlesticks. Although stationed at Canterbury during this period, the 3rd Dragoon Guards were posted to India on 10 October 1884 and so perhaps this clock travelled to India with Sergeant Groves, in the special case that was designed for such a journey.
For another example of a carriage clock with campaign style travelling case, see Bonhams, London, 29 June 2017 lot 110.
£800-£1,200
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A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GIANT GILT BRONZE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEAT BY HENRI JACOT
the Anglaise Riche case with three quarter fluted columns to the corners and dentil cornice, the silvered mask engraved with acanthus leaves and C scrolls, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, the twin barrel movement with lever platform escapement striking on two blued steel coiled gongs, with Henri Jacot stamp to the backplate, numbered 8658, with leather covered travelling case, 20cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking and the repeat functioning but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,200-£1,800
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM AND REPEAT AND TRAVELLING CASE
RETAILED BY J.W. BENSON, LONDON
the case of typical gorge form and finely engraved with scrolling leaves throughout, the gilt mask with similar decoration, the white enamelled dial signed 'J W BENSON LUDGATE HILL, LONDON', with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, with subsidiary alarm dial below, the twin barrel movement with lever platform escapement, striking on a blued steel, coiled gong, numbered 28152, the case similarly numbered twice to the underside, the winder and leather covered travelling case also numbered 28152, 18cm high
The movement is ticking and the strike is working but needs adjustment, the alarm is working, not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,200-£1,8007
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT SIGNED CHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON
the Anglaise Riche case with three quarter columns to the corners over a moulded plinth base, the engraved mask enclosing the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement striking on a bell, the backplate signed 'Charles Frodsham, London', with lever platform escapement, 20cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking and the push repeat is working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£500-£800
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LACQUERED AND GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEAT
the Anglaise Riche case with three quarter Corinthian columns to the corners over a spreading plinth, the gilt mask engraved with flowers and foliage, the white enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals and gilt centre, the twin barrel movement striking the half hour and the hour on a coiled steel gong, with lever platform escapement, 20cm high
The movement winding, ticking and striking and the push repeat working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£700-£1,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK SIGNED ELKINGTON & CO. PARIS WITH TRAVELLING CASE
the Anglaise Riche case surmounted by a fluted and knopped handle and with three quarter Corinthian columns to the corners over a plinth base, the signed, white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement striking on a blued steel, coiled gong, with lever platform escapement, with Moroccan leather travelling case, 18cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£400-£600
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT AND LACQUERED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEAT
the Anglaise Riche case decorated with three quarter Corinthian columns to the corners with a dentil cornice over a plinth base, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement striking on a blued steel, coiled gong, with lever platform escapement, 21.5cm high
The movement winding, ticking and striking and the push repeat is working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£400-£600
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A VERY RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS AND PORCELAIN QUARTER STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK PLAYING WESTMINSTER CHIMES
the large Anglaise Riche case with typical geometric swing handle above and three quarter fluted columns to the corners, the sides and back door with bevelled glass panels, the porcelain dial decorated with floral sprays, with Roman numerals and SILENT / CHIME below, the triple barrel movement with under slung chime train with silvered plates, with musical pin wheel, chiming the quarters and hours on a nest of four bells, the first quarter of the Westminster chime at the 15 minute mark and adding another quarter of the tune every quarter hour, at the hour playing the full tune on the bells and striking the hours on a coiled steel gong, upon repeat playing the appropriate quarters on the bells and then also striking the hour, with lever platform escapement, 20cm high
For a comparable carriage clock with Westminster chimes that repeats the quarters and hours see Sotheby's, London, September 29, 2005, lot 69, this clock by Edward Funnell was sold for £31,000. The complicated mechanism of the present carriage clock may have been made by the great horologist / inventor Achille Brocot, other carriage clocks with Westminster chimes are stamped 'A.B.' to the inside of the backplate indicating they were produced by Brocot.
Related Literature: Derek Roberts, 'Carriage Clocks and Other Travelling Clocks', p. 224-225, fig. 13-29 a, b and p. 227, fig. 13-31.
£10,000-£15,000
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