Charming pair of silver piglet earrings
Price: £25Burmese jade sautoir necklace
Price: £35Victorian Chinoiserie chatelaine note pad
Price: £85Victorian Vulcanite Bangle
Price: £130Stunning long Edwardian rock crystal necklace
Price: £100Art Deco Silver Ring
Price: £70Victorian silver bracelet set with garnets 1900
Price: £25Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with a wavy edge, 20th Century
Price: £40Taxco bracelet with Aztec mask motif, 1940s
Price: £85Chinese Red Lacquer Box and Cover circa 1880
Price: £150Edwardian Silver Albert watch chain with fob etc
Price: £60Edwardian opal and silver cuff links
Price: £80Set of 6 Peking glass shirt studs in fitted box
Price: £48Gilt brass and glass stone bangle bracelet 1930s
Price: £20Japanese Arita Jardiniere decorated with flowers and two tassels, Meiji period, circa 1900
Price: £350Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle with interior enamel painted decoration, signed, 20th Century
Price: £15Art Deco Davidson purple cloud glass bowl on stand 1930s
Price: £35Vintage Persian enamel and silver brooch
Price: £10Modernist silver floral brooch 1930s
Price: £40Large 1950s Brooch
Price: £10Lot of 3 costume cameo brooches, marked Sphinx and Exquisite
Price: £15Chinese Soapstone Brushwasher decorated with flowering Lotus, early 20th Century
Price: £45Japanese Imari Vase of Water Dropper Form, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Price: £20A Complementary Pair of Gilt Metal Art Nouveau style picture frames, 20th Century
Price: £65Three Chinese Canton Enamel Dishes, Nineteenth Century
Price: £45Original by Robert enamel bracelet and earrings 1950s
Price: £60Incredible Hobe Demi Parure comprising Earrings and a Brooch, signed, 1950s
Price: £250Copper and enamel earrings and bracelet
Price: £30Chinese Embroidered Silk Table Screen 1960s
Price: £30Brass and Enamel Campaign Serving Set, Made in British India mark, 1920s
Price: £45Art Deco chalcedony brooch or pendant
Price: £35Jakob Bengal Art Deco galalith and metal necklace
Price: £25Unusual floral spray brooch 1960s
Price: £10Lovely fleur de lis brooch 1960s
Price: £10Striking green glass brooch 1950s
Price: £10Large Scottish agate specimen brooch 1910
Price: £65Pair of Royal Doulton Spill Vases with gilt decoration, 1920s
Price: £180Pair of Dorset Fossil limestone goblets in presentation box
Price: £35Art Deco necklace with French Jet and paste stations
Price: £25Art Deco cufflinks and studs in fitted box
Price: £651950s Ocean Themed Earrings
Price: £45Striking Brass Bracelet with Berry and Purple Glass Stone charms, 1940s
Price: £30String of facetted amethyst and crystal beads 1930s
Price: £100Pair of Indian Bronze and Enamel Candlesticks in the form of Cobras, early 20th century
Price: £75These snake form candlesticks were a popular form with the Indian manufacturers of decorative metal items for export in during the 1920s and 1930s. The design is striking and their appeal is obvious. The form was also produced as plain brass but the combination here of gilt metal and red enamel is far more attractive.
Czech Egyptian Revival Necklace with glass mounts and drops, Edwardian circa 1910
Price: £120A Ceramic Moneybox in the form of a Pig, Helensgate Ceramics, mid twentieth century
Price: £25Japanese Fukagawa Imari Vase of Sake Bottle Form circa 1880
Price: £180Set of Three Chinese Rose Medallion Plates circa 1880
Price: £100Large Chinese eglomise scent bottle 1950s
Price: £75Pair of Japanese red lacquered low stands, Taisho period
Price: £150Japanese damascene demi parure, necklace and bracelet 1950s
Price: £25Fairing Figurine - The last in bed to put out the light, German, late Nineteenth Century
Price: £25The various figures were made in white glazed porcelain with coloured decoration. The compositions were sculptural and often accompanied by an inscription, as here. Many models are known. Two typical examples are 'Returning from the Ball' and 'Twelve Months after Marriage' but the most common example is represented here 'The last in bed to put out the light'. A couple are seen climbing into a covered bed at the foot of which stands a candle in a holder. These candles are usually broken off, most likely because of simple damage over the years but it has been suggested that this was done deliberately for good luck.
Some of the fairing figurines are marked, as here. The impressed number '2851' comes from the first series of figures produced by the Conta factory with numbers ranging from 2850 to 2899. The earlier examples do not have the shield mark found on most of the pieces which indicates an earlier dating here, more towards the middle of the nineteenth century.
Fairings have been collectors' items for many years now and still hold a naif charm which makes them appealing display items, with a history of their own.
A gilt metal and onyx figure of a Cherub holding a Globe 1960s
Price: £25Doulton and Slaters Patent Jardiniere circa 1890
Price: £750The Doulton factory began production in 1815, first at Vauxhall and later moving to Lambeth. In 1882 it opened an additional factory at Burslem, Stoke on Trent in the centre of the English pottery. Known at first mainly for utilitarian works it began to develop decorative wares more extensively in the 1860s and soon gained a reputation for its distinctive designs. As the mark indicates, this piece was made at the Lambeth factory and the absence of ‘England’ in the Doulton mark, which has the typical design of interlocking ‘D’ at its centre, indicates that it dates to before 1891. The decorative technique, employing impressed designs was known as ‘Chine’ ware and protected by the patent ‘Doulton and Slaters Patent’ which is clearly marked underneath. Pieces of linen, lace, net or other fabrics were pressed onto the unfired soft clay shortly after potting, leaving a corresponding pattern behind. This piece has elaborately modelled lotus strands in addition as well as gilt flower heads, an unusual combination which does not seem to often occur. On the base are found stamped numbers and letters which should indicate the pattern number and artist decorator but it has not been possible to identify these accurately. Dating though is confirmed and this was clearly a deluxe item amongst the range of pieces produced at that time.
1950s souvenir doll
Price: £25Two necklaces, Japanese mother of pearl 1940s
Price: £15Art Deco 4 strand necklace with Mother of Pearl and Amber Bakelite Beads 1920s
Price: £60Art Deco large cuff bracelet
Price: £40Art Deco Bakelite Cicada Brooch
Price: £40Fairing Figurine - The last in bed to put out the light, German, early Twentieth Century
Price: £25The various figures were made in white glazed porcelain with coloured decoration. The compositions were sculptural and often accompanied by an inscription, as here. Many models are known. Two typical examples are 'Returning from the Ball' and 'Twelve Months after Marriage' but the most common example is represented here 'The last in bed to put out the light'. A couple are seen climbing into a covered bed at the foot of which stands a candle in a holder. These candles are usually broken off, most likely because of simple damage over the years but it has been suggested that this was done deliberately for good luck.
Some of the fairing figurines are marked, as here. In comparison with the previous Lot 4, this example has a glazed circular mark which reads 'Made in Germany'. These marks appear on the later productions of the Conta factory and indicate a dating here to shortly before the First World War. This is consistent with the rather 'brassy' looking gilding used which is typical of ceramic production generally post 1900.
It is interesting to compare Lots 4 and 5 and to see how consistent the manufacture was throughout the period. Only the glazed base with its circular mark and the type of gilt decoration separate this example from its earlier companion.
Fairings have been collectors' items for many years now and still hold a naif charm which makes them appealing display items, with a history of their own.
An Art Deco Style Globe with a flying Aeroplane labelled, Government of India Copywright 2008
Price: £25Victorian silver mounted Scottish carnelian agate cloak pin circa 1880
Price: £95Persian Gouache Painting depicting a Dignitary and Attendants, framed, nineteenth century
Price: £75Antqiue Scottish agate specimen brooch/pendant
Price: £50Pair of Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period circa 1880
Price: £15010 Chromolithographs from Illustrated London News publication celebrating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee 1897
Price: £85Print 1: This print depicts the weddings of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and on the bottom depicts the marriage of Mary of Teck to the then Duke of York. The portraits surrounding these images are of the two brides and other royal family members. (numbered Plate 17)
Print 2: This print depicts the development in the modes of transportation during her reign. Clipper ship to steamer, carriage to train, walking and carriages to bicycles and automobiles. The portraits will be the inventors and visionaries of these developments. (numbered Plate XI)
Print 3: This print depicts the House of Commons with Prime Minister Salisbury and the House of Lords. The surrounding portraits are politicians of the day. The bottom centre is of Gladstone. (numbered Plate A)
Print 4: This print depicts the development of the Royal Navy during her reign. it starts with tall mast sailing ships (1836 fleet) and proceeds to steam ships (1853 fleet) and then finally to the most modern ships and even submarines (1897 fleet). The portraits are a bit random - but probably are naval officers and Royal family members. (numbered Plate IX)
Print 5: This print depicts three important battles during her reign. The portraits depict military officers and other influencers during these wars. (numbered Plate VIII)The portraits depict military officers and other influencers during these wars. (numbered Plate VIII)
Print 6: This print depicts the christenings of Victoria's first two children, Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, Princess Royal and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. The large portrait on the upper left is the Arch Bishop of Canterbury. (numbered Plate V)
Print 7: This print depicts the Queen's marriage to Prince Albert and the image below is a well known family portrait. The portraits are members of the Royal Family such as parents and possibly siblings. (numbered Plate IV)
Print 8: This print depicts Victoria's accession council, the opening of parliament and a royal procession. The portraits are very difficult to pinpoint but they would be politicians and influencers of the day. (numbered Plate III)
Print 9: This print depicts Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838. The top image is the ceremony followed by the procession with Buckingham Palace in the background. The portraits depict monarchs that came before here. Edward the IV is the large central top portrait. (numbered Plate II)
Print 10: This print depicts a later family portrait and three of her residences, Windsor, Balmoral and Osborne. The larger portraits are Edward Prince of Wales, George Duke of York and probably Prince Edward Albert.
Pair of bisque relief plaques by artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Royal Copenhagen 1969 - 74
Price: £40Bertel Thorvaldsen (born Nov. 19, 1770, or Nov. 13, 1768, Copenhagen, Den.—died March 24, 1844, Copenhagen), sculptor, prominent in the Neoclassical period, who was the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. Prominent in Roman intellectual and artistic circles, he influenced many emerging artists from Europe and the United States. Most of Thorvaldsen’s most characteristic sculptures are reinterpretations of the figures or themes of classical antiquity. The Alexander frieze of 1812 in the Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, modeled in only three months in anticipation of a visit by Napoleon, is an example of the feverish energy with which he could at times work. Religious sculptures include the colossal series of statues of Christ and the Twelve Apostles (1821–27) in the Vor Frue Kirke in Copenhagen. He also made numerous portrait busts of distinguished contemporaries.
An Arts and Crafts small Brass Tray, English early twentieth century
Price: £40A Pair of Art Deco Pressed Glass Trophy Form Vases, Davidson, 1930s
Price: £45Georgian small glass scent bottle in a fitted Etui case circa 1800
Price: £50Art Pottery Vase with Geometric Motifs, C20th
Price: £45The style of decoration suggests Art Nouveau designs but there are no obvious parallels. Continental manufacture seems likely, perhaps France or Germany.
Stunning 1950s paste necklace
Price: £25Lot of 2 vintage Chinese miniature cork groups
Price: £10Set of 5 matching 18ct gold sewing tools in fitted case, August Boileau, French c.1850
Estimate: £100 – 200Golden Amber Webb Glass Vase, marked, 1950s
Price: £45Thomas Webb began his glass career in 1829, when he became a partner in the Wordsley Glassworks. Various career changes followed and in 1859 he was joined by his sons Thomas Wilkes Webb and Charles Webb and began trading as Thomas Webb & Sons based in Stourbridge. The firm was run by various family members until mergers started to occur in the early twentieth century and Sven Fogelberg, previously from Swedish glassworks Kosta, became manager in 1932. Production continued with more mergers in the 1960s and 1970s until the firm closed in 1990. This vase was made by Thomas Webb during the 1950s as part of their 'Gay Glass' range in a design called 'Old English Bull's Eye' and has the typical 'Webb England' mark to the base.
Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Bangle, probably Nineteenth Century
Price: £45Jade is usually divided into two types, nephrite jade and jadeite jade. The latter is heavier and slightly harder, making it more difficult to scratch. The weight of this piece suggests that we do have jadeite here. The stone was selected for carving on the basis of its attractive appearance and the finish, which bears no trace of machine tooled manufacture, suggests a pre twentieth century dating, but certainty in these matters is notoriously difficult
The size of this piece is unusually large, suggesting that it would have been intended for a male wearer. This too suggests an earlier rather than later time of manufacture. The stone is exceptionally pleasant to the hand and would have been an elegant accompaniment to any wardrobe.
Round pendant set with turquoise, Mexico, c1970, the chain later.
Price: £45Beautiful small daguerreotype in a frame c. 1850
Price: £25Art Deco Scottish agate necklace
Price: £120French carved coral portrait ring c.1880
Price: £75Japanese Art Deco silver gilt brooch
Price: £50Islamic pewter large ewer c. 1920
Price: £30Wedding Cake style glass bead necklace, Venetian 1930s
Price: £25American Art Deco silver and marcasite brooch
Price: £75Operculum shell demi parure
Price: £50An operculum is a calcareous structure created by many sea snails that serves as a little “trapdoor” to safely close them inside their shell. When, say, the tide goes out, stranding a sea snail too far from the water, the gastropod can draw itself deep into its shell and pull the operculum closed behind it.