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TWO GEORGE III STYLE BURR WALNUT AND BRASS MOUNTED TABLE CLOCKS WITH MOONPHASE
both of break-arch form surmounted by a swing handle, with pierced carved sound frets to the sides and raised on plinth bases, the break-arch, brass dials with silvered and engraved moonphase and Roman chapter rings, with gilt foliate spandrels and matted centres, both inscribed 'James Smith London', the twin barrel movements both with pendulums, the larger stamped 'JUNGHANS', and striking on a coiled steel gong, the smaller striking on a bell, 36cm high and 40cm high (2)
Both movements winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£350-£450
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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 flambé 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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A SMALL LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
of typical form, with strapped bell over four finial supports and dolphin frets, the dial with Roman numerals and engraved centre, the French, single train timepiece movement with platform escapement, 24cm high
The movement is currently ticking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£150-£200
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A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE FIGURAL CANDELABRAS
modelled as a pair of classical maidens, each holding aloft a fluted horizontal branch issuing three urn shaped nozzles with beaded drip pans, raised on circular bases and lappet cast feet over rectangular plinths, 47cm high (2)
£700-£1,000
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK MODELLED WITH A BULL
the standing beast supporting the drum case, raised on a trellis work support and surmounted by a figure of Cupid with a bow and arrow, raised on a Rouge marble rectangular plinth over scrolling paw feet, the gilt and twelve piece enamel dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum, 64cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£2,200-£2,800
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A LARGE REGENCY STYLE GILT BRASS HALL LANTERN
of cylindrical form, the scrolling corona over the fluted frame decorated with fruiting finials and ribbon-tied tassels, with glazed panels enclosing the central stem issuing four short branches, fitted for electricity, 92cm high x 48cm diameter
£1,500-£2,000
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED COAL / PEAT BUCKET, POSSIBLY IRISH
of typical tapering, coopered form, with shaped brass swing handles and metal liner, 28cm high x 34cm wide
£400-£600
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FIVE PANELS OF 17TH CENTURY FLEMISH VERDURE TAPESTRY FRAGMENTS
comprising four matching panels decorated with fruit and foliage, and a further panel with similar decoration and a strapwork cartouche centred by a tree, later applied to wooden supports, each panel 135cm high x 34cm wide (5)
£500-£800
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A PAIR OF REGENCY PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE AND CUT GLASS HUNG CANDELABRA CIRCA 1815
the fluted central stems each issuing a pair of foliate cast branches terminating in urn shaped nozzles with leafy collars, below a tier of branches terminating in arrow headed lustres, with anthemion finials above, raised on panther monopodia plinth bases, later drilled for electricity, 57cm high
The design for the bases of these candelabra is based on an ancient Roman prototype, shown in an etching by the architect Charles Heathcote Tatham of a Roman marble tripod, published in 'Etchings of Ancient Ornamental Architecture drawn from the Originals in Rome and Other Parts of Italy during the years 1794, 1795, and 1796, 1799'. The important Regency designer Thomas Hope was also inspired by this etching and the design is visible in his table illustrated in 'Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl.15, fig. 1.'
For an identical pair of candelabra see Sotheby's, London, 14 July 2010, lot 176.
£1,200-£1,800
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AN 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN FRUITWOOD AND SYCAMORE MARQUETRY INLAID COMMODE
the top inlaid with a figure of Cupid with a bow within a foliate border, flanked by a pair of female caryatids, terminating in scrolling acanthus leaves, the sides also inlaid with a depiction of Cupid, with three long drawers decorated with inlaid and stained friezes of tulips, putti and baskets of flowers on square tapering legs, 95cm wide x 76cm high x 37cm deep
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL LAMP BASES
each modelled as a pair of classical maidens dancing in full length gowns, raised on gilt shaped bases cast with egg and dart borders and beaded mounts, each with a single support behind terminating in an electric light, 67cm high (2)
£2,000-£3,000
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A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY TABLE CABINET MODELLED AS A STAIRCASE
the stepped base fitted with graduated drawers with brass bun handles, with further stairs above and a gallery, with ringed and knopped spindled balustrade throughout, 60cm wide x 58cm deep x 52cm high
£500-£800
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A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN GRAND TOUR BRONZE AND PARCEL GILT MODEL OF A HELMET ATOP A COLUMN
the Roman centurion helmet over the fluted pedestal, raised on a square marble base, 22cm high
£500-£800
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λ A REGENCY TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY BANDED TEA CADDY
the front of arc-en-arbalette form with a white metal escutcheon, on a plinth base and bun feet, the interior with ivory banding and two foil lined compartment with blonde tortoiseshell lids, 11.5cm high
£300-£500
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A GEORGE III AND LATER MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED TABLE / BRACKET CLOCK SIGNED 'JAMES MURRAY ROYAL EXCHANGE'
the case of break-arch form and surmounted by a brass swing handle, on a plinth base over four bun feet, the sides with brass reticulated sound frets, the later dial with scrolling acanthus leaves and Roman numerals, the twin fusee movement striking on a bell, with anchor escapement, signed to the backplate 'James Murray Royal Exchange', with heavy brass bob adjustable pendulum, 47.5cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£800-£1,200
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A CHARLES I OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR CIRCA 1640
the rectangular panel back with inlaid geometric design centred with a lozenge, all below a similarly inlaid frieze, with a moulded edge shallow plank seat, on block and barrel turned legs to the front united by rail stretchers, 97cm high x 54cm wide
£400-£400
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A 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH GILT BRONZE RELIEF PLAQUE OF PRINCE ALBERT
shown in profile, with scroll below inscribed 'PRINCE ALBERT', both mounted on a blue felt back board, in a period rosewood frame, 59cm high overall
£200-£300
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
the drum case surmounted by a twin handled urn, on a spreading rectangular plinth base over four toupie feet, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, 36cm high
£300-£500
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AN 18TH CENTURY FRUITWOOD AND PIQUE WORK TREEN SNUFF BOX MODELLED AS A BOOT, DATED AUG 19 1782
the hinged top opening to reveal a small cavity within, decorated with initials R G, a crown and hearts, 15cm high
Related Literature: E. H. Pinto, 'Treen and Other Wooden Bygones' (1985), Plate 364 for numerous examples of shoe and boot snuff boxes.
£400-£600
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AN 18TH CENTURY ROCK CRYSTAL AND SILVER GILT MOUNTED NECESSAIRE, POSSIBLY GERMAN
the faceted, tapering body terminating in a lobed, knopped finial and surmounted by a hinged, dome lid, the silver gilt mounts designed as lambrequin with floral garlands, together with a 19th century purpose-made leather covered presentation case, 9.5cm long, the case 13cm long
£1,000-£1,500
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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE TABLE LAMP
the reeded shaft surmounted by a foliate capital and raised on an acanthus wrapped base over a square plinth with conforming mounts, stamped to the base 'LAMPE A MODERATEUR \ PAR BREVET D' INVENTION \ ET DE PERFECTIONNEMENT SANS GARANTIE DU GOUVER t. JME.', later fitted for electricity, with frosted glass shade, 84cm high
£300-£500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN (VIENNESE) BRONZE MODEL OF TWO LIZARDS EATING A FROG
possibly a life cast, dark brown patination, raised on a black marble rectangular plinth, 20cm wide
£300-£500
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λ A SET OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY GERMAN CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF PEASANTS ON EBONISED STANDS
including a bearded figure playing an automaton with a cat, a man carrying a bird cage, a male figure with a jug and a small boy and a female with three children, all raised on ebonised plinths cast with free standing columns, 19cm high overall (4)
£1,500-£2,000
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH VERDE ANTICO MARBLE AND GILT BRASS FOUR GLASS CLOCK GARNITURE
the clock case with four bevelled glass panels over a plinth base with gilt leaf and berry mount, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the twin train movement striking the half hour and the hour on a coiled steel gong, stamped 'F C', with sunburst mask pendulum, the garniture urns with lambrequin mounts and spreading, lappet cast socles over square plinth bases, the clock 31cm high (2)
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£400-£600
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IRENEÉ ROCHARD (FRENCH, 1906-1984): AN ART DECO PERIOD MARBLE, BRONZE AND SILVERED MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE
the four glass mantel clock flanked by a pair of patinated and silvered bronze pheasants, signed 'I. ROCHARD', raised on a stepped, coloured marble plinth, the faux abalone dial with Arabic numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum, the garniture pieces of canted, rectangular form, mounted with bronze and silvered panels decorated with birds and trees, the clock 36cm high, the garnitures 27cm high (3)
£1,000-£1,500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY GERMAN OAK MANTEL CLOCK RETAILED BY RUSSELL'S, LIVERPOOL
the architectural case surmounted by a triangular pediment, with foliate carved supports over bun feet, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Russells' 18 Church Street LIVERPOOL', the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a coiled steel gong, stamped 'W&H, Sch' for Winterhalder and Hofmeier, with pendulum, 46cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£200-£300
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A GEORGE III STYLE WALNUT BRACKET CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE
the breakarch case surmounted by a brass handle and four acorn finials, on four scrolling feet, the silvered dial with Roman chapter ring, engraved gilt centre and plaquette inscribed 'Beidt uw tyd', with putto spandrels, the twin train movement striking on two bells, with balance wheel escapement, 34cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£150-£200
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A 19TH CENTURY GILT BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK DEPICTING A CUPID AND A DOVE
the figure of Cupid reclining on the drum case, with a pair of doves and a nest of eggs to the right side, over a Rococo style base centred by a shell crest, with a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, with pendulum, 30cm high
£300-£500
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A MID 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVED GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK BY REID & SONS
the gilt bronze drum case engraved with scrolling acanthus leaves and raised on volute scrolls over a rectangular plinth base and four bun feet, the white enamelled dial signed 'REID & SONS PARIS', with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement signed 'Reid et sons Paris', and stamped 'Japy Freres Medaille d'or', with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum, 20cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
Reid & Sons are listed in B. Loomes 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World Vol 2', as active in Newcastle-on-Tyne between 1827 and 1858.
£400-£600
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BRONZE AND PARCEL GILT CANDELABRA
the tapering square stems surmounted by orbs and each surmounted by a central single nozzle and issuing four downward scrolling branches terminating in urn shaped, fluted nozzles, over a further pair of branches with grotesque beast modelled branches and baluster shaped nozzles, raised on rectangular plinths over four scrolling feet, 58cm high (2)
£400-£600
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A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY VIENNESE COLD PAINTED BRONZE MODELS OF COBBLERS IN THE MANNER OF FRANZ BERGMAN
each figure at work, seated on a four legged stool beside a table with various tools, mounted on rectangular marble plinths, 9cm high excluding marble plinths, (2)
£800-£1,200
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AN AUBUSSON TAPESTRY DEPICTING AN ORIENTALIST SCENE
with an Arab carpet seller seated beside a standing female figure holding a peacock feather fan, with a building to the background, flanked by a border of stylised scrolling foliage, 215cm high x 150cm wide
£600-£800
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MANNER OF LOUIS HOTTOT (FRENCH, 1829-1905): A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY COLD PAINTED SPELTER FIGURAL ROUNDELS
each modelled as a male and female figure protruding from a moulded circular frame, the male figure playing a guitar the female holding a fan, 45cm high (2)
£500-£800
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A LARGE ITALIAN SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A COURT JESTER PLAYING A LUTE CAST FROM THE MODEL BY ANTONIO PANDIANI (ITALIAN, 1838-1928)
the laughing court jester wearing a plumed hat and large (detachable) frilly collar and pointy shoes, playing a lute with very long neck, raised on a naturalistically cast, square base signed 'a. Pandiani Milano', the inside of the lute with an old paper label inscribed 'SILVERED FIGURE OF JESTER BY PANDIANI MILAN', together with a stained wood and ormolu mounted plinth, of square, spreading form, the sides decorated with floral garland mounts, The bronze 118cm high, overall 212cm high
Another cast of this model was sold at Christie's New York, 25 October 2007, lot 401, $23,000. A bust of this model was also sold at Christie's New York, 24 November 2008, lot 212.
£6,000-£8,000
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED URN CLOCK SIGNED MICHEL A STRASBOURG
the porcelain urn of baluster form with everted neck and twin female herm mounts, on a spreading socle over a square base, the signed, white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with silk suspension and pendulum, 37cm high
£600-£800
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR
in the Rococo style, the oval shaped frame decorated with an anthemion crest and with flowers and scrolling leaves throughout,
135cm high x 83cm wide
£500-£800
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λ A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIEPPE IVORY FIGURE OF NAPOLEON BY J. CANAVA
the standing figure with arms folded, raised on a re-entrant cut, square integral base, over a black marble plinth, signed to the back of the ivory base 'J. CANAVA', 24.5cm high overall
£1,500-£2,000
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC WALL MIRROR
the rectangular frame with protruding corners, decorated throughout with fruit and vines on a white ground, enclosing an oval bevelled edge mirror plate, 102cm high x 77.5cm wide
£2,500-£3,500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK
the case surmounted by a dome with finial above, the front with porcelain panel depicting a courting couple in an Arcadian landscape, on four paw feet, the porcelain dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel, striking on a bell (now lacking), 36cm high
£400-£600
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A THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN MOUNTED FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK RETAILED BY HOWELL JAMES & CO. SUPPLIER TO THE QUEEN
of typical form, the movement enclosed by four bevelled glass panels, the top of the clock with a porcelain panel depicting Venus and Cupid beside a column within a gilt border, over a plinth base with dentil border, the porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, the recessed centre with a floral garland and signed 'HOWELL & JAMES TO THE QUEEN', the twin train movement with Brocot escapement striking on a coiled steel gong, stamped 'A.D. MOUGIN DEUX MEDAILLES', with twin tube mercury pendulum, 30cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
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A SET OF FOUR EARLY 20TH CENTURY LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
with shaped backplates surmounted by twin handled urns and with ram head mounts, each issuing a pair of acanthus wrapped, scrolling branches with eagle head decoration and terminating in urn shaped nozzles, fitted for electricity,43cm high (4)
£700-£900
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JEAN-JACQUES PRADIER (SWISS,1790-1852): A CLASSICAL BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP DEPICTING A MAIDEN AND THREE CHILDREN 'CORNELIE ET SES ENFANTS'
the reclining maiden seated on a chair, on a rectangular base, signed 'PRADIER', to the chair, mid brown patination, 41cm wide x 24cm high
This bronze figural group features in the Susse Freres foundry catalogue of 1860 where it is described as 'La mere de Famille', it was later re-named 'Cornelie et ses enfants' when published in 1881.
£800-£1,200
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A 17TH CENTURY GERMAN EBONISED, BOXWOOD AND SILVER MOUNTED TABLE CABINET
of architectural form, the sarcophagus top with a moulded edge and sliding, hidden compartment, the sides and back and front with decorative panels with moulded borders, the hinged lid set with a rectangular mirror plate to the inside, flanked by a pair of silver panels depicting allegorical figures of Charity and Justice, flanked by a pierced silver scrolling border, the fall front also with a mirrored panel and enclosing two further silver panels of strapwork and foliage and four drawers, centred by a sliding compartment with a recess with chequered floor and arched window front, 32.5cm high x 44cm x 30cm deep
£800-£1,200
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