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Chinese blue and white porcelain shallow dish decorated in Ming style with floral sprays, 27 1/2cm diameter
£200-240
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Chinese lidded bronze censer or handwarmer of circular form with double swing handles, the sides with finely cast raised panels depicting parrots amidst peony blooms, the lid reticulated with similar blooms and geometric sides, the whole profusely inlaid with silver wire details, probably 19th century, overall approx 30cm wide x 15cm high
£180-240
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Large Chinese famille rose Canton style porcelain vase decorated with reserves of courtiers in palace settings or against diaper backgrounds, applied animal mask and ring handles, 63cm high
£80-120
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Japanese black and gold lacquer table cabinet on stand, with double doors enclosing six drawers with larger bottom drawer, decorated with typical landscapes and birds within blossom, 75cm high
£60-80
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Four framed Chinese watercolours, each finely painted with beautiful maidens at leisure in sumptuous garden settings, overall 80cm x 38cm
£200-300
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Unusual Chinese moulded and carved red and black lacquer panel, very finely depicting an immortal, probably Guanyin steering a rustic boat laden with precious objects through crashing waves in a rocky landscape, crane flying overhead, 74cm x 45cm overall
£300-350
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Chinese bronze censer and cover, the body with three animal mask handles, the lid surmounted by a Buddhist lion dog finial, 13cm high
£80-100
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Chinese high copper content bronze censer and cover, the body with two loop handles, the lid reticulated with bats and surmounted by a Buddhist lion dog finial, crisp four character cast mark to base, 15 1/2cm high
£200-300
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Elegant Chinese bronze vase, the indented body with applied stylised elephant mask and loose ring handles, the base with deeply cast double dragon mark, 29 1/2cm high
£200-300
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Japanese black and gold lacquer 6-case inro decorated with squirrels in grapevine, with an ojime carved as 2 noh masks and a lacquer netsuke of a tea whisk, 8.8cm long
£120-180
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Chinese white jade tripod covered censer, the lid with reticulated dragon finial and three loop handles, the body with two drop ring handles suspended from stylised beasts, relief carved panels in archaic style supported on three 5-clawed paw feet below lion mask heads, 10.4cm high
£4000-6000
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Fine Japanese silk embroidery on a black silk ground showing a single butterfly above a spray of spider chrysanthemums in a brocade silk mount and hardwood frame, the silk 66 1/2cm wide x 75cm high, overall 104cm wide x 113cm high
£300-500
Provenance: Private Norfolk collection
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Chinese porcelain charger decorated in colourful enamels with nobles, probably the Emperor, Empress and attendants, listening to a flute player on a rocky balcony setting within a diaper border, the reverse with 3 peach sprays, 36cm diameter
£280-350
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An early 19th century bucket glass with square lemon squeezer foot, the bowl engraved with a cow standing on grass with an ear of corn with the inscription Dersingham Dun Cow above, the reverse with flowers and the inscription "Mary Rudenham 1813" 12.7cm high,
£400-600
Note: According to the Lynn registers, the Dersingham Dun Cow public house was first licensed in 1789, It was demolished in the 1990s
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Masonic Interest: Late 18th/early 19th century Masonic rummer of large cup form and circular foot engraved with Masonic emblems, the reverse with monogram and the motto "The Heart that Conceals and the Tongue that Never Reveals" above, 15 ΒΌ cm high
£400-600
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Late 18th century rummer probably by Absolon of Yarmouth, the ovoid body above square shaped lemon squeezer foot engraved with a shield shaped armorial featuring a battleship with Union Jack flags with the motto "Success to the Two Brothers" below, the reverse with a monogram within a typical Absolon type ampersand, 12cm high
£600-800
Note: See Glass in Norfolk by Dr, D Stuart p, 21 for similar examples
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Late 18th /early 19th century rummer attributed to Absolon of Yarmouth, of circular form above a square shaped lemon squeezer foot engraved with a cutter in sail with the name "Zephyr" above, the reverse with monogram between hop leaves and barley ear, 14cm high
£500-700
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A 19th century revival goblet, 11 Β½ cm high
£150-250
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A late 18th century South Staffordshire enamel patch box the cover inscribed "A Trifle from Buxton" decorated with a named view of "Lovers Leap" within a puce border, the white enamel base decorated with flowers, 5cm diameter
£100-150
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Late 18th century South Staffordshire enamel patch box the cover inscribed "Cheltenham Wells" decorated with a view of the Spa with buildings and church in the background, the base in pink enamel, 4 1/2cm diameter
£100-150
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Late 18th century South Staffordshire enamel patch box the cover inscribed "A Trifle from Birmingham" painted en grisaille with a titled view of "Hart's Hotel", the base in blue enamel, 4cm diameter
£100-150
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Late 18th century South Staffordshire pill box the cover inscribed "A Trifle from Exeter" within floral sprigs to the border, the white enamel base also decorated with flowers, 3cm diameter
£100-150
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19th century Samson pill box with metal mounts the cover inscribed "A Trifle from Lowestoft 1743" in black lettering, the base with floral sprays in famille rose style, pseudo Chinese mark to base, 5cm diameter
£80-100
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Naval/Australian Interest; A watercolour in gilt frame, possibly a portrait of Midshipman Harvey, the reverse with old paper backing inscribed "Midshipman Harvey of Cook's Ship Discovery 1779" together with a snuff box with tortoiseshell inlay, the interior to the lid with old paper label inscribed "Snuff Box which belonged to Midshipman Hardy (sic) of Captain Cook's ship Discovery 1779" the label also includes the date "Sydney 1884", the watercolour 22cm diameter
£400-500
Note: Lot 213 in Christies Travel Sale 2001.
Note: According to the Captain Cook Society, Midshipman Harvey accompanied Captain Cook on all 3 voyages serving on the Endeavour, Resolution and Discovery.
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A rare 18th century Battersea or South Staffordshire brown enamel oval snuff box, the cover finely painted with a portrait of a Georgian gentleman within a gilt C-scroll border, the brown base with floral sprays, 5cm long
£400-600
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Late 19th century W H Goss Parian figure of the "Chimney Sweep Boy" modelled as a young boy with a sack over his shoulder and large brush by his side on moulded base, black printed factory mark to base and impressed W H Goss, 29 1/2cm high
£500-700
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Rare late 19th century W H Goss Parian figure of the Crossing Sweeper modelled as a Victorian urchin with crumpled hat holding a broom by his side on a circular base, black printed factory mark and impressed W H Goss, 23cm high
£500-700
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Late 19th century W H Goss Parian figure of Lady Godiva modelled as a naked lady seated on a horse together with a W H Goss Parian figure of Shakespeare, black printed factory marks and impressed mark to base, the largest figure 17cm high
£60-80
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Mid-19th century Staffordshire figure of James B Rush, with blue coat and pink trousers, modelled with one hand resting on a plinth, the title of the figure in gilt lettering to the base, 25cm high
£300-500
Note: James Rush was convicted of the murder of Isaac Jermy and his son at Stanfield Hall, thanks partly to the evidence given by his mistress, Emily Sandford (see following lot). The case attracted national interest and a crowd of thousands attended the public hanging at Norwich Castle in April 1849.
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Mid-19th century Staffordshire figure of Emily Sandford with rare pink dress and title in gilt lettering to base, 24 cm high
£300-500
Note: James Rush was convicted of the murder of Isaac Jermy and his son at Stanfield Hall, thanks partly to the evidence given by his mistress, Emily Sandford (see preceeding lot). The case attracted national interest and a crowd of thousands attended the public hanging at Norwich Castle in April 1849.
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19th century Staffordshire model of Potash Farm, the home of James B Rush, the title in gilt lettering to the base together with a print of Potash Farm in maple frame signed W. Dickes with the title "Potash Farm Near Wymondham, Norfolk Lately in the Occupation of Mr J B Rush, 22cm long
£400-600
Note: See lots 135 and 136, the murders at Stanfield Hall had
the ingredients of a dark Victorian melodrama and were commemorated in print and pottery. It is likely that this print
may have served as the model for the Staffordshire potters.
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19th century Staffordshire model of Stanfield Hall with title in gilt lettering to the base together with a print of Stanfield Hall in maple coloured frame signed W Dickes entitled "Stanfield Hall, the Seat of the Late Isaac Jermy Esq. The model 25cm in length
£400-600
Note: See lots 135 and 136, the murders at Stanfield Hall had
the ingredients of a dark Victorian melodrama and were commemorated in print and pottery. It is likely that this print
may have served as the model for the Staffordshire potters.
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19th century Staffordshire figure of Dick Whittington brightly coloured with yellow hat and pink cloak, one hand resting on a milestone with title in gilt lettering to base, 43cm high
£60-100
Note: Label for the Revd Harry Bloomfield collection sold by Dreweatt Neate Sept 1999
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19th century Staffordshire figure of a blacksmith together with a Staffordshire figure of Wellington, the larger figure 33cm high
£100-150
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19th century Ralph Wood type pulpit group of the Vicar and Moses, 22 cm high
£50-100
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An early 19th century pearlware group of the Night-watchman seated holding his hat in one hand with lantern in the other, 25cm high
£50-100
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Early 19th century pearlware figure of Elijah being fed by a raven on a square base with brown line rim, 25cm high
£50-100
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19th century Staffordshire Equestrian figure of the Sultan of Turkey, 35cm high
£70-90
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Group of 19th century Staffordshire figures comprising; The Prince of Wales, Parnell, a Sailor, Victorian beau and his companion and a young boy (5) The tallest 24cm high
£70-90
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Mid-18th century Astbury type salt glaze tea pot and a salt glaze lobed cup with hunting scenes, circa 1740, the cup 6cm
£60-80
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Early 19th century Davenport blue and white octagonal meat dish printed with a view of Oxburgh Hall known as the "Tudor Mansion" pattern within a border of trailing foliage, impressed Davenport with factory mark to base, 52cm long:
£250-350
Note: Lot 697 from the Christies sale of The Old Vicarage West Malling Sept 1998
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19th century French Palissy or Avignon style covered ewer, the brown glazed pottery body with applied green slip encompassing masks and florets, 25cm high
£50-100
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Lowestoft teapot and a cover, circa 1780, printed in blue with the tall trees pattern with overglaze red enamel decoration, the associated Worcester cover with floral knop, together with a Lowestoft fluted teabowl and saucer circa 1790 decorated with floral sprays and a further Lowestoft teabowl (5), teapot 16cm high
£100-150
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A fine and rare Lowestoft coffee pot and cover, circa 1780, decorated by the Tulip Painter with a finely painted tulip and typical associated floral sprays to the body and cover, 23cm high
£2000-3000
Provenance ex-Warrell collection exhibited in the Dreweatt Neate exhibition of English porcelain in 1996 as exhibit no: 49. See also Lowestoft Porcelain in the Norwich Castle Museum (NCM) Vol 2 p34 for examples of Tulip painter decoration.
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Very rare Lowestoft model of a cat, circa 1780, seated on a green base, the animal with a naïve whimsical expression painted in tones of black enamel with yellow eyes and black painted whiskers, 6cm high
£3000-4000
Note: This is the only model of a Lowestoft cat known although the decoration can vary. Part of a plaster of Pairs mould of this model was found on the factory site in 1902 (see Lowestoft Porcelain in the NCMSVol 2 p.85) cf Godden Lowestoft Porcelain Plate 166b
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Lowestoft mug, circa 1780, with kick handle and polychrome decoration by the Tulip Painter including tulip and floral sprays beneath a brown line rim, 8 1/2cm high
£800-1200
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Lowestoft cup, circa 1780, with kick handle and polychrome decoration by the tulip painter in typical style with floral sprays beneath a brown line rim, 6cm high
£100-150
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Lowestoft cup, circa 1780, with polychrome decoration including floral sprays and cornucopia, the reverse with a gilt panel and floral sprig, 6cm high
£80-120
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Lowestoft cup, circa 1780, decorated in typical style by the Tulip painter beneath a red line and loop border to the interior, 5 1/2cm high
£80-120
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Lowestoft teapot and cover, circa 1780, finely painted by the Tulip painter with a large floral spray in puce and orange to the body, the cover also with floral sprays and plain knop in orange with brown line rim, 15cm high
£1500-2000
Note: Ex frank Arnold collection lot 165 in Sotheby's sale Nov 1994
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