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A good .410 caliber (converted .300) single barrel rook rifle by P. Webley & Sons, Serial No. 34429, the 28ins blued steel octagonal barrel with engine turned top rib, blued steel action, walnut stock and fore end with chequered grips, steel butt plate, 14.25ins pull, 44ins overall in Holland & Holland fitted canvas and leather motor case
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate to purchase this item £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A good pair of 12 bore side by side shotguns by Armstrong & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne, Serial Nos. 43459 and 43071, the 28ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib bearing manufacturers name and "Made of Sir Joseph Whitworth's Fluid Compressed Steel", plain steel action profusely engraved with rose and scroll work and manufacturers name, walnut stock and fore ends with chequered grips, 15.25ins pull, 46ins overall, in manufacturers fitted leather double gun case embossed to the lid "Earl of Orford"
Note: These weapons were formerly in the ownership of the Right Honourable Robert Horace Walpole, 5th Earl of Orford
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate to purchase this item £3500-4500 plus 24% BP*
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A good 12 bore side by side shotgun by Henry Atkin, Serial No. 623, the 28 ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, engraved with manufacturers name, St. James, London, England and marked number one of pair, bright steel action profusely engraved with rose and scroll work and manufacturers name, finely figured walnut stock and fore end with chequered grips, 15.5ins pull, 46ins overall
Note: The manufacturers have been kind enough to confirm that the weapon was built in 1900 for a Colonel Stanley Arnold in fitted leather motor case with some accessories
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate to purchase this item £3500-4500 plus 24% BP*
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John Barry (fl. 1784-1827) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of a young lady wearing a white dress with blue ribboned waistband and fine lace veil decorated with gold spots, ivory panel, contained in gold coloured metal oval double sided case with bowed glass, 3.75ins x 2.75ins overall
Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, 7 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2DJ, purchased 25th September 2013 - Invoice No. 1730
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £1500-2000 plus 24% BP*
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Charles Shirreff (1750-1831) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of John Kilby wearing a blue coat with red collar, on ivory, in gold coloured metal oval frame with domed glass, the reverse set with plaited hair, 2.875ins x 2ins overall
Note: John Kilby was christened on 15th April 1759 at Fritwell, Oxfordshire. He married Ann Gomm on 1st December 1788 at Ascot-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. He was the father of the Reverend Thomas Kilby (1794-1868) in addition they had four other sons.
Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, 7 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2DJ, purchased 19th March 2013 - Invoice No. 1690
Note 2: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £750-1000 plus 24% BP* |
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Early 19th Century English school - Miniature shoulder length portrait of William IV wearing the garter robes and gold chain, with pillar to left background, on ivory, in gilt metal octagonal frame and glazed, surmounted by a crown, 3.5ins x 2ins
Note: William IV (1765-1837) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, and of Hanover from 26th June 1830 until his death. He was the third son of George III and younger brother and successor to George IV - last King and penultimate monarch of the House of Hanover.
He served in the Royal Navy in his youth and was, during his reign and afterward, nicknamed "The Sailor King". He served in North America and the Caribbean but saw little actual fighting. Since his two older brothers died without leaving legitimate issue, he inherited the throne when he was 64 years old. His reign saw several reforms, The Poor Laws were updated, Child Labour restricted, Slavery abolished in nearly all the British Empire, and the British electoral system was reformed by The Reform Act 1832
Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, 7 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2DJ, purchased 31st March 2014 - Invoice No. 1785
Note 2: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £700-900 plus 24% BP*
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Late 18th/early 19th Century English school - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Richard Maxwell with grey hair and wearing blue coat, on ivory, in gold coloured metal oval double sided frame and glazed with plaited hair to reverse and initials "R.M.", worded to rear of frame "Richard Maxwell died 21st June 1813 aged 53 years", 3.375ins x 2.25ins overall
Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, PO Box 36330 London NW2 5YF, purchased 8th June 2009
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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Attributed to Peter Paillou (1757-1832) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Eliza Stirling, her hair in ringlets wearing a black dress with white puff sleeves, on ivory, in gilt metal oval frame with chased foliate frame and glazed, the reverse with aperture revealing plaited hair, 2.5ins x 1.625ins overall
Note: Eliza is recorded as residing in Rothesay and afterwards Stirling in Scotland. She was the sister-in-law of John Montgomery of Trinidad. Her name appears on a list of people who had an address in Scotland and were awarded compensation for slaves they owned. Her claim was dated 1834 in Trinidad, so it is likely she may have left Scotland and travelled to be with her brother-in-law
Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, PO Box 36330 London NW2 5YF, purchased 17th November 2011 - Invoice No. 9624
Note 2: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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Isabel Blackmore (fl. circa 1836-1853) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Mrs Fletcher C. Norton, her auburn hair tied with a blue ribbon and wearing white lace gauze dress, on ivory, in ormolu rectangular frame with textured slip, the frame decorated with leaf scroll mounts to corners, 6ins x 5ins overall
Note: The rear of the frame with various labels, Mrs Fletcher C. Norton (formerly Emma Peacock) and dated 1844, the sitter is the mother of Aline Mary Norton / Mrs Walter F. Cuncliffe.
Exhibited at the South Kensington - Catalogue of Special Exhibition 1865, No. 3066
Note 2: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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William Egley (1798-1870) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Mrs Johnson wearing purple check dress with high-necked white blouse and with blue and white lace cap, on ivory (slightly bowed), in gilt metal oval double sided frame with bowed glass, 2.75ins x 2.25ins overall
Note: Reverse inscribed in pen "Mrs. Johnson painted by William Egley, 75 Connaught Terrace, Hyde Park, Oct. 13. 1853"
Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, PO Box 36330 London NW2 5YF, purchased 3rd June 2010 - Invoice No. 9237
Note 2: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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Early 19th Century English school - Miniature shoulder length portrait of a young girl with her long hair in ringlets, wearing a white bonnet trimmed with blue ribbon, on ivory, in later gilt metal oval frame with domed glass, 2.375ins x 1.75ins overall
Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, 7 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2DJ, purchased 19th March 2015 - Invoice No. 1918
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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J. Barry (late 18th/early 19th Century English school) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Graham of Charterhouse, a gentleman wearing short brown wig and blue coat with red waistcoat, on ivory, in gilt metal oval double sided frame with bowed glass, the rear inset with plaited hair within blue convex glass glazed border, 3.5ins x 2.125ins overall (thought to be circa 1795)
Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, PO Box 36330 London NW2 5YF, purchased 17th November 2011 - Invoice No. 9624
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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Thomas Hazlehurst (1740-1821) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of a young girl with curly brown hair, wearing a white dress with blue ribbon waistband, on ivory, in gilt metal oval frame with glazed front, 1.625ins x 1.25ins overall
Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, 7 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2DJ, purchased 19th March 2010 - Invoice No. 1340 £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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Attributed to William Charles Ross (1794-1860) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of Lady Emily Dundas wearing red ribbon in her hair and low cut white dress trimmed with red bows, on ivory, in gilt metal oval frame engraved with ribbon pattern border and cresting and glazed, the reverse with plaited hair, under domed glass, 3.25ins x 2.5ins overall
Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques, PO Box 36330 London NW2 5YF, purchased 14th June 2011 - Invoice No. 9517
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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19th Century Continental school after Jean Petitot (1607-1691) - Miniature shoulder length portrait of a woman, her hair dressed with pearls and wearing pearl earrings and necklace, contained in oval gilt metal and blue enamel frame, the reverse engraved - "Anne of Austria. Petitot. Ricketts Coll.", 1.625ins x 1.5ins overall, in black leather oval case £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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Late 18th Century English school - Miniature oval half length portrait of Amelia Stephens Hunt (Mrs Richard Roberts), wearing gold necklace and pale pink dress, on ivory, 3ins x 2.5ins, in ebonised frame and glazed (water damage)
Provenance: Paper label to verso in ink inscription - "Presented by Sir Philip Stephens to his God-Daughter Amelia Stephens Hunt".
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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19th Century English school - Pair of miniature shoulder length portraits of a gentleman and a lady, he with high wing collar and black jacket, she wearing a blue dress, each on ivory, 2.125ins x 1.75ins, in gilt mounts and glazed, and each in red leather box (lids missing)
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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Late 18th Century Northern European school - half length miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a brown topcoat, on ivory, 2.125ins diameter, in red leather case and glazed
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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Late 19th/early 20th Century English school - Two miniature shoulder-length portraits - a bearded gentleman in black coat, and a gentleman wearing grey jacket, both wearing pince-nez, 3ins x 2.375ins, one initialled C.H., in gilt double sided frames with oval loops to top
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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Indian/Persian school - Pair of miniature gouache and ink paintings - Figures in landscapes, with ink script inscriptions to upper and lower borders, each 6ins x 3ins, in gilt frames and glazed £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A fine French 18ct gold and enamel snuff box of shaped outline, the cover enamelled in colours with a scene of figures in 17th Century dress making merry, the base and sides finely worked in gold and blue and white enamel with an all-over leaf and flower design, 71mm x 42mm x 15mm, stamped with guarantee mark, in red leather case £5000-7000 plus 24% BP*
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A good French 18ct gold mounted polished agate rectangular snuff box (mounts stamped), 2.75ins x 2ins x 1.25ins £1500-2000 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century German gilt metal mounted enamel rectangular snuff box painted with Watteauesque scenes of figures in garden landscapes, the interior of the lid similarly decorated, 3.5ins x 2.5ins x 1.25ins high £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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An unusual late 18th/early 19th Century brass octagonal puzzle snuff/tobacco box with combination lock (possibly by Prescot of Lancashire), the lid with twin single handed clock dials between raised sun and moon and worded "There is No Tobacco here for you Unless this Box you can Undo" within engraved borders, 2ins x 3.5ins x 1.25ins high £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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Late 19th/early 20th Century Russian school - Icon - "Hodegetria" - The Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, with silvery and gilt metal oklad, 8.75ins x 7ins, in gilt frame £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century Russian icon - "St. Nicholas flanked by Christ and the Mother of God each resting upon clouds, recalling a miracle from St. Nicholas' life", panel 17.5ins x 15ins, in ornate gilt moulded frame and glazed £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An Edward Orme bronze Duke of Wellington box medal, published 1815, the end paper printed - "The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain and France from the year 1808 to 1814 under the command of England's great Captain, Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington", 3ins diameter, containing thirteen circular coloured aquatints of the battles with printed descriptions to verso, contained in maroon leather case inscribed "Records of British Valour" to the lid £800-1200 plus 24% BP*
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An early 19th Century Duke of Wellington "Continental Victories" bronze box medal, 1815, containing fourteen black and white engraved paper discs inscribed to both sides with the name and date of military victories during the Peninsular Wars from 1808 to Waterloo 1815, the obverse with a profile of the Duke, the reverse with an eleven line description within a wreath, 1.875ins diameter £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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Four 19th Century Wellington medals, comprising - copper medal by Thomas Webb, the obverse with bust facing left and inscribed "Art. Comes de Wellington" the reverse inscribed "Vota Publica", within closed wreath, 53mm diameter, another in white metal by Edward Thomason, the obverse inscribed "Art dux de Wellington", the reverse "Vota Publica" within a closed wreath, a copper medal by Benjamin Webb, the obverse with a portrait of Wellington facing left, the reverse with a view of Dover Castle and inscribed "In Commemoration of the Cinque Ports Banquet to the Duke of Wellington Dover 1839" 55mm diameter, and a copper medal by T. Pinches, published by Mitchell of Bond Street, commemorating the death of the Duke, 52mm diameter in original black leather covered box with gilt tooling to lid £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A small collection of white metal medals of Wellington interest, including General Lord Wellington, Victories Medal, 1810, by T. Halliday, obverse with bust of the Duke to right, the reverse with Corinthian helmet and standard of Napoleon and inscribed "Assye. Vimieira. Talaveria. Busaco", 48mm diameter and a commemorative medal, the reverse with head of the Duke facing left, the obverse with Wellington's tomb and inscribed "Born May 1st 1769 Died Sep 14th 1852" 55mm diameter, and six others, various £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A small collection of medals and tokens of Wellington interest, including - a copper token, the obverse with portrait bust facing left and inscribed "WELLINGTON & ERIN GO BRAGH". the reverse with "EDWd STEPHENS" over crowned harp over 1816, milled edge, 33mm diameter, a copper token, obverse with bust facing left and "FIELD MARSHAL WELLINGTON", the reverse with seated Britannia over laurel wreath and inscribed "HALFPENNY TOKEN", 27mm diameter, a copper medal - obverse with bust facing left and inscribed "ARTHUR MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON", the reverse inscribed "PORTUGAL DELIVERED SPAIN RELIEVED MDCCCXII", within closed wreath, 36mm diameter, and nineteen other pieces, various £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A set of twenty-six gilt bronze medallettes by E. Thomason, the reverse with names and dates of the Peninsular Engagements, each 19mm diameter, contained in original gilt brass tube, the exterior engraved "British Victories in the Peninsular", the lid and base with inset medallettes, 19mm diameter x 37mm high, and a pressed brass circular box, the lid with a Waterloo battle scene, the base inscribed "The Wellington Peninsular Medals" over a stand of arms, with diamond-shaped registration mark, 23mm diameter, the interior with six silvered brass medallettes indicating dates of battles, each 10mm diameter £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A small collection of medals and tokens, including Lieutenant General Lord Hill, First Viscount Hill (1772-1842), a silvered copper medal, obverse with bust facing left, reverse with Victory and Bellona flying right over destroyed bridge, from Mudies National Medals Series - The Battle of Almaraz by Mills & Gayrard, dated 1812, 40mm diameter, silvered copper medal - Lieutenant General Lord Lynedoch, obverse with bust facing right, reverse with a soldier standing on the ramparts of a town, from the same series, after the Battle of San Sebastian, dated 1813, 40mm diameter, and nine other medals and tokens, various £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th century copper medal by N. G. A. Brenet for Mudie, the obverse with bust to the right, reverse with figures of Spain and Portugal, and worded "The English Army Arrives in the Peninsular", 41mm daimeter, and one other by N.G.A. Brenet for Mudie, the obverse with British troops advancing to the right, the reverse with an equestrian figure of Wellington with two attendants and the legend "The British Army Enter Madrid", 41mm diameter £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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Three 19th Century bronze medals - "John Soane, a tribute from the RIBA" 1834, by W.Wyon after F. Chantry, obverse with bust to right of Soane, reverse with facade of the Bank of England, 57mm diameter, George Canning, 1826, by A.J. Stothard, published by Samuel Parker from the series of "Great Men" produced by Parker, 62mm diameter, and David Livingstone by A.Wyon, obverse with St Paul with attendants preaching before an altar, 42mm diameter £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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A George III silver "Royal Academy Prize Medal" designed by T. Pingo, the obverse with portrait with monarch looking right, the reverse with seated male torso after a design by Giovanni Cipirani, inscribed "Study" and "R.Ac. Instituted 1768", the edge engraved "GIVEN TO HENRY CORBOULD FOR A DRAWING OF AN ACADEMY FIGURE, DECr. 10TH 1807", 55mm diameter
Note: Henry Corbould born 1787 died 1844 £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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A George III tortoiseshell rectangular two division tea caddy of sarcophagus shape, veneered in figured tortoiseshell and with pewter stringings, on turned ivory bun feet, 7.5ins wide x 4.5ins deep x 5.75ins high (small piece missing to rear right-hand side, stringing lifting in places) £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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An Edwardian oak stationary and ink stand with two glass inkwells and single drawer, 12ins x 9.25ins x 9.25ins high £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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An early 19th Century Apothecary's mahogany cabinet, the lid opening to reveal a divided interior with stoppered bottles, some with labels and original contents, the base with fitted drawer with bottles and some scale weights (scales and some bottles missing), the interior of lid with a fall, 8.25ins x 6ins x 7.25ins high £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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A mid-19th Century brass and steel apothecary scale in fitted mahogany case with weights, 14.5ins high (some damage) £80-120 plus 24% BP*
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A late 19th Century Continental rosewood liqueur cabinet, the lifting top opening to reveal four etched glass liqueur decanters (one replaced) and five matching glasses, on turned brass feet, 12ins x 9ins x 10.5ins high £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A mid Victorian rosewood dressing case by Hausburg of Liverpool, the interior fitted with five glass fitments with engraved and pierced covers, scent bottle, two tea caddies and six mother-of-pearl handled tools, with pocket to lid and pull-out jewellery drawer under, 12.5ins x 9ins x 6.75ins high
Note: Frederick Ludwig Hausburg and his uncle were partners in Liverpool at 24 Church Street. The business specialised in the sale of both British made and imported goods and was renamed Hausburg in 1841 £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A gilt and painted lead scratch-built model of the Gold State Coach, mounted on hardwood base, 14ins x 6.5ins x 7.25ins high £150-250 plus 24% BP*
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A painted lead scratch-built model of a French gun and limber pulled by four horses, mounted on hardwood base, 18.5ins x 6.5ins x 4.75ins high, and three other painted lead scratch-built models of guns and carriages, each 5.5ins x 2.5ins high £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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Fifteen painted lead scratch-built models of soldiers on horseback, including Napoleon, General Ney, standard-bearer, Tsars and other officers on horseback, mostly 4.5ins high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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Eleven painted lead scratch-built model figures of a French Napoleonic war "Striking the Colours" group, and fifteen figures of a French Napoleonic period band, mostly 4ins high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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Two painted lead scratch-built models of Wellington and an officer on horseback, 4.75ins high, twelve ditto standing figures, mostly Highland Infantry, and ten other painted lead figures of various other regiments £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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A collection of 20th Century Continental flat lead soldiers of Napoleonic regiments, contained in twelve boxes (some damage) £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A 20th Century German "Bird in a Gilded Cage" automaton, a cage containing one feathered mechanical bird on a perch, with embossed cylindrical base, 11.25ins high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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