Melplash Court Sale - Day 1
on Wednesday 22nd September 2010
1. A PAIR OF ANGLO-IRISH TABLE LUSTRES, each with two lights flanking a central spire-shaped finial and hung with faceted prismatic drops, 19th century, 21" high (2). See illustration£500-1000
2. A PAIR OF GLASS BEAKERS with a band of moulded flutes, the rims with engraved decoration, early 19th century, 6.25" high, two glasses engraved with fruiting vines and a collection of plain and fluted glasses (a collection)£50-100
3. A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE URNS AND COVERS with gilt decoration and circular bases, 8.75" high, three glass condiment bottles and stoppers with faceted and gilt-lined decoration, 6.75" high, and two similar pieces (7)£80-160
4. A GLASS BISCUIT BARREL and cover of plain barrel form with bands of cut decoration, 8.25" high, another biscuit barrel cut with oval facets and fluting around the rim and a glass urn and associated cover (3)
£50-100
5. A SET OF TWELVE WINE GLASSES with green tinted bowls and circular bases, 6" high, nine similar glasses with ruby-twisted bowls, a set of six green rummers and a set of ten pale green glasses with ogee moulded bowls (a collection)£50-100
6. A SET OF EIGHT BACCARAT GLASS TUMBLERS of slightly tapering form, each with an etched mark on the base (8)£50-100
7. A COLLECTION OF CUT AND FACETED GLASS TUMBLERS and sixteen other glasses with cut and fluted decoration (a collection)£50-100
8. A SET OF TEN WINE GLASSES with faceted bowls and circular bases, 6.75" high, a set of eight wine glasses with diagonally fluted bowls and baluster stems, 6.25" high and other similar drinking glasses (a collection)£100-200
9. A SET OF SIX WINE GLASSES with moulded bowls and trumpet-shaped feet, 6.5" high, and a collection of other drinking glasses (a collection)£50-100
10. A SET OF TWELVE CHAMPAGNE FLUTES with knopped stems and circular bases, 7" high, and seven similar glasses, late 18th/early 19th century, 6.75" high (19)£100-200
11. A COLLECTION OF CHAMPAGNE FLUTES with faceted bowls and knopped stems, with variations, 7.75" high, early 19th century, 7.5" high, and smaller (22)£100-200
12. A SET OF SIX RUMMERS with bucket-shaped bowls, baluster stems and circular bases, 6.5" high, a Regency rummer and another with a flared bowl cut with elongated oval facets (8)£50-100
13. A SET OF THIRTEEN RUMMERS with faceted bowls, on conforming stems and circular feet, 5.5" high (13)£100-200
14. A SET OF THREE REGENCY ALE GLASSES with spirally-moulded bowls and knopped stems, on circular feet, 7.5" high, and three ale glasses with moulded bowls etched with hops, early 19th century, 7" high (6)£80-160
15. A SET OF FOURTEEN REGENCY STYLE RUMMERS, each with a border of cut foliate decoration to the rim and a square "lemon-squeezer" base, with the etched signature of William Yeowood, 5.25" high (14)£80-160
16. not forward£50-100
17. A GEORGE III STYLE CAVIAR URN AND COVER of neo-classical design with cut and faceted decoration, on a square foot, probably Cork, circa 1800, 14.5" high £100-200
18. A SET OF EIGHT WATER GLASSES, the elongated bowls moulded with flutes and with cut, foliate and faceted decoration, 5.75" high, and a Victorian cut-glass goblet etched with panels of fruiting vines, on a circular star-cut foot, 7" high (9)£50-100
19. A SET OF FOUR REGENCY CUT-GLASS TABLE SALTS, each on a faceted shaft and a lozenge-shaped foot, possibly Cork, 3.75" high (4). See illustration£100-200
20. A PAIR OF REGENCY CUT-GLASS SALTS, the boat-shaped bodies with cut and faceted decoration, on lozenge-shaped feet, 3.5" high, four other salts including a pair, and three other pieces (9)£50-100
21. A SET OF EIGHT WINE GLASSES, the bowls etched with bellflowers within undulating borders, 5" high, and a collection of sixteen similar glasses etched with ferns (24)£80-160
22. A SET OF EIGHT REGENCY STYLE RUMMERS, the bucket-shaped bowls moulded with flutes, on spool-shaped stems and circular feet, 5" high (8)£100-200
23. A SET OF FIFTEEN GLASSES with bucket-shaped bowls etched with aquatic plants, on circular feet, 4.75" high, and eight other glasses with etched decoration (a collection)£80-150
24. A COMPOSITE SET OF ELEVEN REGENCY WINE GLASSES with etched star decoration, 5.5" high, and two pairs of glasses with similar etched decoration (15)£80-160
25. A PAIR OF REGENCY ALE GLASSES, the elongated bowls moulded with flutes, on knopped baluster stems and circular feet, 7" high, and six similar glasses including one lightly etched with hops (8)£100-200
26. A SET OF TWENTY FOUR WINE GLASSES, the bowls with a band of oval facets, on double-knopped stems and circular feet, 6" high (24)£200-400
27. A SET OF FIVE PORT GLASSES with etched bands to the rims, incorporating stars and oval facets, 5" high, a pair of Regency glasses with moulded tulip-shaped bowls, 4.25" high, and a collection of other glassware, including some with etched decoration (a collection) £60-120
28. A SET OF TEN REGENCY STYLE PORT GLASSES with etched decoration around the rim of stylised garlands, with oval facets between, on square "lemon-squeezer" bases, with variations, 4.25" high, and a glass ensuite, 4.5" high (11)£100-200
29. A PAIR OF REGENCY PORT GLASSES with moulded bowls, on circular feet, 4" high, a similar glass with etched decoration, a pair of wine glasses with oval faceted bowls and three other glasses (8)£50-100
30. A SET OF FIFTEEN REGENCY STYLE LIQUEUR GLASSES with ribbed and faceted decoration, on square feet, 3" high, a set of five port glasses with faceted trumpet-shaped bowls and circular feet, 4" high, with variations, and other glassware (a collection)£80-150
31. A SET OF TEN PORT GLASSES with faceted bucket-shaped bowls and baluster stems, on circular feet, 4.25" high, and six moulded glasses (16)£80-150
32. A SET OF TEN PORT GLASSES, the faceted bowls etched with an entwined monogram beneath a crown, on faceted knopped stems and star-cut circular bases, 4.25" high (10)£80-150
33. A SET OF SIX REGENCY PORT GLASSES with moulded bowls and circular feet, 4.25" high, six similar glasses with faceted decoration and a set of eleven similar glasses with multi-faceted bowls (23)£100-200
34. A REGENCY RUMMER with a shallow bucket-shaped bowl and a cylindrical stem, on a circular foot, 5.25" high, and a large collection of plain drinking glasses (a collection)£50-100
35. A SET OF TEN PORT GLASSES with faceted bowls and stems, on circular feet, 4.5" high, with variations, a set of nine firing glasses with trumpet-shaped bowls and other cut, moulded and etched drinking glasses (a collection) £50-100
36. A SET OF EIGHT PLAIN GLASS FINGER BOWLS engraved with the initial "M", 5" dia., and a collection of moulded vases and other glassware (a collection)£50-100
37. A SET OF SIX HOCK GLASSES with faceted and cut decoration, on knopped stems and circular feet, 5.75" high, five similar glasses with etched decoration and other glassware (a collection)£50-100
38. A SET OF TWELVE CHAMPAGNE FLUTES with etched star decoration and knopped stems, on circular feet, 6.25" high (12)£60-120
39. A LATE REGENCY RUMMER with a bucket-shaped bowl and spreading cylindrical stem, on a circular foot, 5.75" high, and a collection of glassware including rummers with faceted bowls and ale glasses (a collection)£50-100
40. A FINE REGENCY COCK FIGHTING GOBLET of large proportions, etched with four panels of fighting birds, on a diaper ground cut and etched with foliage, on a spool-shaped foot and a circular base, circa. 1820, 10" high.£200-400
41. A COMPOSITE SET OF EIGHTEEN AMERICAN MOULDED GLASS "RUMMERS" on faceted stems and circular feet, 6" high with variations, a pair of moulded glass rummers decorated with oval vignettes of neo-classical figures and other similar glassware (a collection)£100-200
42. A SET OF EIGHT REGENCY "FIRING GLASSES" with cut and etched decoration of stylised swags of flowers and tassels, on faceted stems and circular feet with faceted borders, circa. 1800, 4.25" with variations (8)£100-200
43. A RUMMER cut and etched with a lion with flowers flanking a cartouche with an entwined monogram and the date "1852", with a band of facets below, on a spool-shaped stem and a circular foot, 5.5" high £50-100
44. A DUTCH GOBLET etched with the monogram of the East India Company in a cartouche suspended from a ribbon-tied bow and the reverse with a basket of flowers similarly suspended, on a knopped and moulded stem and a stepped circular foot, 18th century, 7.25" high£200-400
45. A PAIR OF REGENCY RUMMERS with moulded bowls and circular feet, 5.25" high, a similar glass with etched decoration to the rim and three other glasses (6)£80-150
46. A COMPOSITE SET OF TWENTY SIX DRINKING GLASSES with bucket-shaped bowls, cylindrical stems and circular feet, 5.5" high, with variations (26)£50-100
47. A SET OF SEVENTEEN GLASS "RUMMERS", each with an ogee-shaped bowl with a central rib, 5" high, and a collection of similar drinking glasses, including eleven port glasses and miscellaneous (a collection)£100-200
48. A COLLECTION OF MODERN DRINKING GLASSES including brandy balloons, wine glasses and flutes (a collection)£100-200
49. A SUITE OF VENETIAN GLASS CANDLESTICKS comprising a pair of candlesticks with bell-shaped nozzles and hollow baluster stems incorporating ribbed gilt globes, 13" high, and a pair smaller candlesticks with bell-shaped bases ensuite (4)£80-150
50. A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN CUT-GLASS TABLE CANDLESTICKS, each with a faceted bell-shaped nozzle on a conforming baluster stem with a circular foot, 10.5" high (2)£50-100
51. A SET OF FOUR MOULDED GLASS TABLE CANDLESTICKS with spirally-moulded stems and circular feet, 9.5" high and five other pairs of glass candlesticks (12)£80-160
52. A SET OF FOUR REGENCY STYLE CUT-GLASS WALL LIGHTS hung with oval and spear-shaped faceted drops, each with three scrolling arms centred by a spire-shaped finial, fitted for electricity, 22.5" high max. See illustration
This lot must be removed at the buyer's risk and expense.
£800-1600
53. A COLLECTION OF SIX GREEN WINE GLASS COOLERS , 4.5" dia. with variations, and other coloured glass (a collection)£50-100
54. A SET OF FOUR DECANTERS with faceted bodies etched with a vine, 6" high and a set of ten port glasses with faceted bowls etched with fruiting vines, 4" high (14)£60-120
55. A CLARET JUG AND STOPPER, 15.5" high and a water carafe of conical form with a single-ring neck, 9.5" high (2)£50-100
56. A REGENCY DECANTER AND STOPPER of large proportions with a "mushroom" stopper and a plain body, 13.5" high and a Ravenscroft style bottle with a ribbed globular body and a flared neck, 9.25" high (2)£50-100
57. A REGENCY DECANTER, the shouldered body with bands of faceted decoration and a conforming octagonal stopper, 10.25" high, a Regency decanter with a "bulls-eye" stopper, a faceted neck and a fluted base, 12" high and two other decanters and stoppers (4)£60-120
58. A PAIR OF REGENCY BARREL-SHAPED DECANTERS and "bulls-eye" stoppers with ribbed decoration, 10.5" high, and a pair of faceted water carafes with triple ring necks, 8.75" high (4)£50-100
59. A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE GLASS DECANTERS and stoppers, 13" high, and a collection of various decanters and stoppers (a collection)£50-100
60. LALIQUE: AN OVOID VASE with an opalescent ovoid body moulded with circular panels of birds amidst stylised foliage, the base with an etched signature "Lalique, France", 7" high£200-400
61. LALIQUE: A MODEL OF A PARTRIDGE moulded with plumage, the base with an etched signature in script "Lalique, France", 7.25" high, and another of a quail, 5.75" high (2). See illustration£300-600
62. A LATE GEORGE III STYLE BUTTER DISH AND COVER with faceted decoration and an undulating border, the slightly domed cover with a faceted spear-shaped finial, on a star-cut base, probably Cork, circa 1800, 6.75" wide, and a boat-shaped strawberry bowl with similar decoration, on a lozenge-shaped foot, 10" (2)£100-200
63. A GLASS FLY CATCHER of typical globular form with three feet and a removable stopper, 7.25", another similar, a Lalique-style vase moulded with nymphs and other glassware (a collection) £50-100
64. A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE STORM LANTERNS with glass shades, on ebonised wood and square marble bases, 21.5" high, and a pair of cut-glass candlesticks with fittings for storm lanterns (4)£100-200
65. A SET OF FOUR STORM LANTERNS, the glass shades with serrated edges and etched decoration, with silver plated and ivorine mounts, stamped with a patent number, 19.5" overall (4)£100-200
66. A VICTORIAN MOULDED GLASS CHARGER with a star-cut centre and an undulating rim incorporating beaded oval panels, 22.75" dia.£80-160
67. A SET OF SIX GLASS FINGER BOWLS with cut and etched star decoration, 4.5" dia. and a collection of other plain finger bowls (a collection)£60-120
68. A SET OF FOUR REGENCY WINE GLASS COOLERS with cut and faceted decoration, with a double lip, 5.5" dia., and a collection of similar wine glass coolers (a collection)£80-160
69. A GILT METAL TABLE CENTREPIECE with three trumpet-shaped glass vases and a collection of other glassware (a collection)£50-100
70. A PAIR OF "BACCARAT" VASES, each cut and etched with aquatic birds and foliage, the lower part of the bodies with spirally-reeded decoration, 7.25" high, on naturalistic ormolu branchwork stands (2). See illustration£500-1000
71. A VICTORIAN CUT-GLASS CHEESE DISH AND COVER with faceted decoration and a spear-shaped finial, the dish with an undulating petal-shaped border and a star-cut base, 11.25" high£50-100
72. A LARGE WATER JUG with panelled decoration and a simple scroll handle, 12.25" high and three smaller jugs of similar design (4)£50-100
73. A PAIR OF VICTORIAN CUT-GLASS COMPORTS, the shallow bowls with undulating borders on faceted and waisted tear-drop stems and star-cut bases with an undulating border, 7" dia., and a water jug with faceted decoration and a simple loop handle, 8" high£50-100
75. A VICTORIAN GLASS DISH etched with a formalised design of flowers on a diaper ground highlighted with gilding, 12.75" dia. and three other dishes with cut and etched decoration£60-120
76. A LARGE BACCARAT GLASS BOWL with spirally reeded decorations, the base signed "Baccarat Depose", 16.5" dia.£100-200
77. A GEORGE III GLASS TAZZA with a reeded edge and a fold-over trumpet-shaped foot, 13.25" dia., together with a large shallow dairy bowl of plain form, with a polished-out pontil, 18" dia. (2)£100-200
78. A "PALAIS ROYALE" RECTANGULAR GLASS CASKET with hob-cut decoration and chased gilt metal mounts, the lid with four tulip-shaped flowers, 6" wide, and two similar glass caskets (3)£200-400
79. A DUTCH DECANTER of shouldered rectangular form etched with stylised flowers, with a faceted spear-shaped stopper, late 18th century, 12.5" high, and a glass vase of baluster form, with a ribbed neck and a circular foot, 9.5" high (2)£50-100
80. A GLASS BOWL with a lobed lower body, on a knopped stem and a stepped circular foot, probably mid-18th century, 5.5" high£100-200
81. LALIQUE: A GLASS LEAF-SHAPED DISH of naturalistic form, the base with an etched signature "Lalique R. France", 8"£100-200
82. A GREEN TINTED GLASS JAR AND COVER, 11.5" high, similar jars and other glassware (a collection)
83. A LARGE PLAIN GLASS BOWL with an everted rim, 16.25" dia., a green-tinted bowl with a lobed lower body, 11.75" dia., a Waterford style oval fruit dish with cut and faceted decoration, 10.75" and two other glass dishes (5)£50-100
84. A RUMMER with a flared bowl, a faceted stem and a circular foot, 19th century, 6" high, a pair of beakers with etched decoration and a pair of glass tumblers with Dickensian style polychrome decoration, 3.75" high (5)£50-100
85. A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE GLASS HALL LANTERNS with beaded gilt metal terminals and acorn finials, lacking the suspension mounts, 14.25" high (2)£80-160
100. AN ARITA STYLE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER decorated with a central vase of flowers within a panelled border containing precious objects and blossoming branches, 21.5" dia. See illustration£200-400
101. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SEATS OR STANDS of 18th century design, with reticulated circular tops and pierced baluster bodies decorated with winged serpents, lotus flowers and leafy tendrils, 10.5" high (2). See illustration£300-600
102. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE KENDI decorated with leafy tendrils, 17th century, 6.5" high and another blue and white Kendi decorated with blossoming branches and precious objects, 6.5" high (2). See illustration
Provenance: Probably the Hatcher Cargo.£500-1000
103. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH, COVER AND STAND of 18th century design, decorated with lotus flowers, precious objects and leafy tendrils within key-pattern borders, the interior with a pierced drainer, 8.5" high£200-400
104. A JAPANESE "ARITA" CHARGER decorated with birds amidst blossom within a panelled border, 14.5" dia. and another dish decorated with a central jardiniere of flowers (2)£200-400
105. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE COCKEREL TUREEN AND COVER decorated with palatial buildings and pagodas in a landscape, 9.25" high £100-200
106. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOWL, the interior decorated with flowers within diaper borders and the exterior covered in a lustrous brown glaze, 6" dia., Qianlong, and three other bowls (4)£100-200
107. A PAIR OF CHINESE VESSELS modelled as crouching mythical beasts, each with an open mouth and an aperture in the back, 2.25" high and a brush-washer modelled as entwined fish, the base with a six character mark, 3.25" (3)£80-160
108. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS decorated with phoenix amidst blossoming foliage, the domed covers with buddhistic lion finials, 25.5" high, on hardwood stands. See illustration (2)£800-1600
109. A CHINESE "PILLOW" in the form of a crouching boy wearing a floral embroidered robe, the base with an impressed mark, 11.5" long£100-200
110. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOX AND COVER of lobed form decorated with a dragon and the sides with key pattern panels and wave-scrolls, 5.5" dia., a stand, a Ming style brush washer modelled as two birds and five blue and white dishes (a lot)£50-100
111. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with flowers and leafy tendrils within a panelled petal-shaped border on a cellular ground, Kangxi, 14.25" dia.£200-400
112. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with a central panel of fish amidst aquatic plants within a border of flowering tendrils, the reverse with conforming decoration, late Ming, 13" dia. and another charger (2)£200-400
113. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with wading birds within a border of wave scrolls, flowers and aquatic plants, the reverse with conforming decoration, late Ming, 12.75" dia.£200-400
114. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FISH BOWL, the interior decorated with ornamental fish swimming amidst aquatic plants, the exterior with a continuous riverside landscape with pavilions and the diaper rim with panels of birds and foliage, 27.25" dia., on a shaped hardwood stand£300-600
115. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE of square form, the raised back with an undulating border, decorated with entwined lotus and chrysanthemums and the back with a bird on a gnarled branch amidst flowers, 13.25" wide
£100-200
116. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE of canted square form decorated with lotus flowers, on a ground of leafy tendrils, 12.25" wide, two further blue and white jardinières and an hexagonal stand (a lot)
£100-200
117. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE decorated with lotus flowers on a ground of scrolling leafy tendrils, the base with simulated fluting, 14.75" dia.
£100-200
118. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CHARGERS with "carved" decoration flowers and central circular panels painted with stylised flowers within diaper pattern borders, Qianlong, 15.25" dia. (2)£300-500
119. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER decorated with scrolling lotus flowers surrounding a central stylised flowerhead, 17.75" dia.
£100-200
120. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE WALL MOUNTS, each modelled as a stag's head surrounded by a mantling of oak leaves applied to an escutcheon-shaped panel, with detachable antlers, 15.25" high. See illustration£1000-2000
121. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE "KRAAK" CHARGER decorated with a jardiniere containing flowers and precious objects within a panelled border, Wanli, 20" dia.£500-1000
122. A CHINESE EXPORT BOWL AND COVER decorated with lotus flowers and feathery leaves, the domed cover with a double knot finial, probably Kangxi, 10" high, and a similar bowl and cover, 9" high (2). See illustration£300-600
123. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOWL AND COVER decorated with branches of blossoming chrysanthemums and other flowers within diaper borders, the domed cover with a button finial, Qianlong, 9.5" high. See illustration£200-400
124. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIERE of square form decorated with stylised lotus flowers, shells and precious objects on a ground of leafy tendrils, enclosed by formalised borders, 16.5" wide, on a hardwood stand£300-600
125. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASES of cylindrical form with flared necks decorated with panels of figures and birds perched on branches, 7.75" high, and three Chinese blue and white bowls (5)£100-200
126. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FIGURE OF A DIGNITARY standing holding a ruyi sceptre, 4.75" high and another blue and white figure (2)£50-100
127. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL, the exterior decorated with a mass of birds including two phoenix with flowing tails, the interior with a central panel of fishermen in a boat with a pavilion on an island and the inner rim with a band of fishermen throwing nets from boats, probably Wanli, 13.5" dia.£500-1000
128. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with bats flying around a central panel containing a lotus flower and leafy tendrils, with a conforming rim, 15" dia. and a shallow bowl (2)£100-200
129. A "SWATOW" BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER decorated with flowers and leafy scrolls, the unglazed base covered in a reddish brown wash, 14.5" dia., and a similar charger, probably 17th century, 14.5" dia. (2)£100-200
130. A SET OF THREE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FIGURES, one holding a ruyi sceptre and the others with hands aloft, on oval bases decorated with blossoming prunus and bamboo, with variations, 17.75" high (3)£500-1000
131. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with a phoenix amidst flowers, 11.75" dia. and a "Swatow" dish decorated with a central panel of flowers, the exterior with a panelled border, 10" dia. (2)
132. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER with a central circular panel of birds in the branches of a blossoming prunus tree, within a formalised border, the rim with sprays of flowers with birds between, the exterior with conforming decoration and the base with a six character Xuande mark, probably late Ming, 14" dia.£300-500
133. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with deer in the shade of a fruiting tree with insects, the border with Chilongs, Wanli, 7.75" dia., and a similar dish decorated with a phoenix and a bird in flight, 7.5" dia. (2)£200-400
134. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums within a feathered border, Kangxi, 11" dia. and a smaller dish with a panelled border containing precious objects and feathery plants, Kangxi, 8.5" dia. (2)£150-300
135. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER decorated with peonies and other flowers within foliate panelled diaper borders, Qianlong, 14.5" dia.£150-250
136. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE decorated with a fenced garden within formalised borders incorporating stiff acanthus leaves, probably Qianlong, 6.5" high, on a hardwood stand£100-200
137. A CHINESE VASE of shouldered ovoid form decorated with shaped panels of blossoming foliage, the neck and base with a border of flame scrolls, probably Kangxi, 6.75" high, on a hardwood stand£100-200
138. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with scrolling lotus and leafy tendrils, probably 17th century, 5.25" dia. and three similar bowls (4)£100-200
139. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE "KRAAK" SAUCER DISH decorated with a wading bird within a border of precious emblems tied with ribbon, Wanli, 5.75" dia. and a pair of Chinese blue and white saucers decorated with acrobats, 17th century, 5.25" dia. (3)£200-400
140. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS decorated with dragons, precious objects and flowers, the bases with six character marks enclosed by a double circle, probably 17th century, 4.5" dia. (2)£200-400
141. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL, the interior decorated with ducks swimming on a pond surrounded by aquatic plants, and the exterior similarly decorated, on four lobed feet, 15" dia.
142. A PAIR OF CHINESE ARMORIAL TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS enamelled in polychrome and gilt with a recumbent stag crest above an entwined monogram, within blue foliate bird and cellular borders, and a pair of shallow bowls ensuite, Qianlong. The bowls 6" dia. (6)£100-200
143. A CHINESE ARMORIAL BOWL decorated in polychrome and gilt with a palm tree sprouting from a coronet, within an undulating border decorated in blue with a band of butterflies, foliage and diaper panels, Qianlong, 6.5" dia., a Chinese armorial shallow bowl and a set of eight Chinese armorial shallow bowls, 6.25" dia. (10)£150-300
144. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with birds on rockwork from which sprout peonies and other flowers, the interior with blossoming prunus on a cracked ice ground, 11.5" dia. and a similar bowl (2)
145. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CISTERN in two parts, the cylindrical body decorated with blossoming plants and insects and the sides with moulded carrying handles, the lower section with a metal tap, 14" high£100-200
146. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CISTERN in two parts, the cylindrical body decorated with scaly dragons amidst cloud scrolls with crashing waves below, the sides with moulded carrying handles and the base with a circular aperture for a tap, 14" high£100-200
147. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER decorated with plants in a fenced garden within diaper borders, the rim with sprays of flowers, Qianlong, 14.75" dia., and a Chinese export blue and white bowl with foliate decoration and panelled geometric borders, 10" dia. (2)£100-200
148. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with figures and pavilions in landscapes, the inner rim with a geometric band with stylised spear heads below, 11.25" dia., and a Chinese export porcelain mount in the form of a bowl with an aperture in the base, 8.75" dia. (2)£50-100
149. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH decorated with petal-shaped panels of blossoming plants, now fitted with a silver coloured metal swing handle with engraved decoration, the porcelain Kangxi, 10.75" dia., and a blue and white shallow bowl, the base with a seal mark, 8.75" dia. (2)£100-200
150. A CHINESE PROVINCIAL BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with birds within key pattern borders, probably 17th century, 9" dia., four other bowls and a blue and white box and cover of elongated oval form, 7.5" (5)£50-100
151. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with dragons amidst cloud scrolls, probably Kangxi, 6.75" dia. and two other bowls (3)£50-100
152. A "SWATOW" BLUE AND WHITE STORAGE JAR decorated with dragons and flowers, the neck with four moulded loop handles, 14.5" high, another similar jar and a collection of various blue and white vases of varying sizes (10)£200-400
153. A "SWATOW" BLUE AND WHITE BOWL AND COVER decorated with stylised flowers and leafage, 5.5" dia. and nine other cushion-shaped boxes and covers (a collection)£200-400
154. A "SWATOW" BLUE AND WHITE BOX AND COVER with ribbed decoration, 4" dia. and a collection of other blue and white ceramics, including a stem cup, cushion-shaped boxes and vases (a collection)£100-200
155. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FIGURE OF A JOVIAL YOUNG MAN carrying a boy on his back, the robes of each decorated with cranes and sprays of flowers, 112 high, and four various blue and white vessels in the form of birds and an elephant (a lot)£50-100
156. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS decorated with sprays of blossoming prunus, chrysanthemums and other flowers, the bases with circular apertures, 15.5" dia. (2)£50-100
157. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER decorated with stylised flowers and leafage, the exterior with a band of pendant flowers, probably 17th century, 14.5" dia. and a "Swatow" type blue and white charger with a flanged rim, 16.25" dia. (2)£100-200
158. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOXES AND COVERS of rounded rectangular form decorated with sprays of flowers within panelled borders, the base of each with a label "The Hatcher Collection, Christies Amsterdam 14th March 1984", 17th century, 5.25" (2). See illustration£100-200
159. A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOXES AND COVERS of elongated oval form, decorated with flowers within conforming panelled borders, the base of each with a label "The Hatcher Collection, Christie's Amsterdam, 14th March 1984", 17th century, 5.5" (2). See illustration
£100-200
160. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWL decorated with flowers and the border with a flowering vine inhabited by birds, 17th century, 11.75" dia.
Provenance: Probably part of The Hatcher Collection, but the label detached.£100-200
161. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL decorated with stylised flowers including trumpet-shaped blooms, 17th century, 5.75" dia., and seven other blue and white bowls (8)£100-200
162. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SAUCER DISH decorated with pavilions and buildings in a landscape, within a diaper and prunus border, probably Wanli, 6" dia. and a collection of other blue and white bowls and dishes (a collection)£100-200
163. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE SHELL-SHAPED DISH decorated with flowers, Qianlong, 5.25" dia., and a collection of other Chinese and South East Asian blue and white ceramics, including bowls, plates and two rectangular trays (a collection)£80-160
164. A CHINESE ARMORIAL PLATE with an undulating border, the centre decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with an armorial incorporating a standing parrot, with a motto below, the undulating border with underglaze decoration of butterflies, diaper panels and flowers, Qianlong, or a European copy, 9.75" dia., and a rare Chinese export blue and white plate decorated with a prancing buddhistic lion, the undulating border with geometric panels, cloudscrolls and flowers, Qianlong, 9.5" dia. (2) £80-150
165. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVAL JARDINIERE with a moulded frieze decorated with archers and warriors, on four lobed feet, 11.5", and two similar jardinieres (3)£100-200
166. A LARGE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND IRON RED JARDINIERE decorated with figures in palatial buildings, within formalised foliate and key-pattern borders, the rim with scattered prunus blossom, 21" dia. x 18.25" high. See illustration
£500-1000
167. A CHINESE PROVINCIAL BLUE AND WHITE VASE of baluster form, the neck with four moulded lions masks and the body decorated with lotus flowers and leafy tendrils, 14.5" high £100-200
168. A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE BOWL for the Islamic market, enamelled in polychrome with four circular panels containing Islamic script within a border of summer flowers, the rim with purple and puce diaper borders enriched with gilt, Qianlong, 8.75" dia. and a collection of other export ceramic bowls and dishes (a lot)£200-400
169. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT CATS covered in a white glaze, 5.75" high, two other Oriental ceramic dogs with terracotta bodies, another white glazed dog the bases with impressed seal marks, 5.75" high (4)£50-100
170. A PAIR OF "SAMSON" ARMORIAL VASES in the form of famille rose vases with iron red and gilt handles, 9.75" high (2)£150-300
171. A JAPANESE "IMARI" CHARGER decorated in underglaze blue, iron red, green and gilt with panels decorated with figures riding on the back of fish, pavilions and figures kneeling on mats, the borders with feathery leaves and geometric patterns, 19th century, 18.25" dia.£100-200
172. A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATE in the Wanli style, 8.25" dia. and three other blue and white plates (4).
The surface condition of these plates may indicate that they have been recovered from a wreck.
173. AN ORIENTAL ARMORIAL BOX AND COVER with a quatrefoil body, the lid with an armorial surmounted by a bird crest, 3", and eight similar boxes (9)
£80-160
174. A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE PLATES of octagonal form decorated with pavilions and pagodas in landscapes, with a bridge crossing a waterway, Qianlong, 8.5" dia. (12)£100-200
175. THE NANKIN CARGO: A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DINNER SERVICE for 12 place settings, decorated with pavilions on islands surrounded by trees, in panelled diaper-pattern borders, the undulating rims with sprays of flowers, Qianlong. Comprising:
a set of twelve bowls, 8.75" dia.,
a set of twelve plates, 9" dia. (24). See illustration
£500-1000
176. THE NANKIN CARGO: A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DINNER SERVICE for 12 place settings, decorated with pavilions on islands surrounded by trees, in panelled diaper-pattern borders, the undulating rims with sprays of flowers, Qianlong. Comprising:
a set of twelve bowls, 8.75" dia.,
a set of twelve plates, 9" dia. (24)£500-1000
177. THE NANKIN CARGO: A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DINNER SERVICE for 12 place settings, decorated with pavilions on islands surrounded by trees, in panelled diaper-pattern borders, the undulating rims with sprays of flowers, Qianlong. Comprising:
a set of twelve bowls, 8.75" dia.,
a set of twelve plates, 9" dia. (24)£500-1000
178. THE NANKIN CARGO: A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DINNER SERVICE for 12 place settings, decorated with pavilions on islands surrounded by trees, in panelled diaper-pattern borders, the undulating rims with sprays of flowers, Qianlong. Comprising:
a set of twelve bowls, 8.75" dia.,
a set of twelve plates, 9" dia. (24)£500-1000
179. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT CHARGERS ensuite with lots 175-178, 15.5" dia. (2)£500-1000
180. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT CHARGERS ensuite with lots 175-179, 14" dia. (2)£300-600
180A. THE NANKIN CARGO: A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOWL ensuite (restored)
181. A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT DISHES ensuite with lots 175 - 180, 11.5" dia. (2)£100-200
182. THE NANKIN CARGO: A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE DAIRY BOWLS of circular form with a lip and a single loop handle, the bodies decorated with Chinese landscapes beneath geometric borders, Qianlong, 8.5" dia. including the handles (2)£150-300
183. THE NANKIN CARGO: A SET OF TWENTY FOUR CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE TEABOWLS AND SAUCERS decorated with pavilions on rocky mounds from which sprout trees, with geometric borders, Qianlong. The saucers 4.5" dia. (48). See illustration
£250-450
184. A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS ensuite with lot 183 (48)£250-450
185. A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS ensuite with lots 183 and 184 (48)
186. A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS ensuite with lots 183, 184 and 185 (48)
187. A SET OF THIRTEEN CHINESE EXPORT TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS ensuite with lots 183 - 186 (26)£150-300
188. A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE DINNER SERVICE decorated in polychrome enamels, underglaze blue and gilt with pavilions and pagodas beside a lake, with blossoming trees and a building on stilts, the cellular and geometric borders with foliage and ribbons highlighted in gilt, with undulating rims, Qianlong. Comprising:
a large charger, 16",
a pair of chargers, 14.75" dia.,
a pair of large dishes, 12.25" dia.,
a tureen with a domed cover surmounted by a moulded foliate finial, 11.5" high,
a set of fifteen plates, 9" dia.,
a set of eleven bowls, 11" dia. (32)£5000-10000
189. A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE OVAL DISH decorated with lotus flowers and flowering bamboo shoots within an undulating border with four masses of blossoming plants including prunus and peonies, Qianlong, 20.25" wide£150-300
190. A PAIR OF "CAPODIMONTE" POT POURRI VASES AND COVERS moulded and decorated in polychrome with putti engaged in a variety of pursuits emblematic of the arts, 16" high (2). See illustration
£300-600
191. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN CACHEPOTS with oval reserves of summer flowers on an emerald green ground overpainted in gilt with beaded borders and branches of blossom, with gilt lions' mask handles and detachable bases, 5.25" high (2)£50-100
192. A SET OF FOUR "MEISSEN" FIGURES emblematic of fire, earth, air and water, each with a blue cross swords mark in underglaze blue, 8.5" high and various (4). See illustration
£300-600
193. A COLLECTION OF STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES including a dandy and his bride, 19th century, 7.5" high, a cobbler, a witch riding on the back of a bird and three others (6). See illustration
£100-200
194. A WALTON POTTERY GROUP entitled "Friendship" modelled with two boys standing in front of a floral bocage, the reverse of the square base impressed with a "W", 7" high, and a tithe pig group, the reverse moulded with a ribbon inscribed "Walton", 5.75" high (2)£100-200
195. A STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE of "Uncle Tom" with a young girl on his knee, the base moulded with the title and the underside with a label for "Sydney Reynolds, Victoria, British Columbia", 10.5" high£50-100
196. A "STAFFORDSHIRE" BULL-BAITING GROUP inscribed on the base "Bull Beating" and "Now Captin Lad", 7.25" wide £100-200
197. A DERBY STYLE PORCELAIN GROUP of a cobblers wife riding on the back of a goat, 5.75" high
198. A CHAMBERLAINS WORCESTER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER with a ribbed oval body decorated with feathery leaves entwined with a flowering vine, the lid inscribed in gilt "Chamberlains Worcester warranted no. 34", 5.75" high and a similar sugar bowl and cover with spiral fluting (2)£50-100
199. A "CAPODIMONTE" TANKARD AND COVER moulded and decorated in polychrome with bacchanalian figures merrymaking and the domed cover surmounted by a monkey, the base with a crowned "N" in underglaze blue, 8.5" high, and a similar tankard with an elephant's mask handle and a domed lid surmounted by a lion, 7.25" high (2). See illustration
£150-300
200. A "CAPODIMONTE" VASE AND COVER moulded and decorated in polychrome with frolicking and musical putti amidst cloud scrolls, with borders of stiff leaves in puce and gilt, the domed lid with a gilt metal pineapple finial, the base with a crowned "N" in blue, 11.25" high. See illustration
£80-150
201. A MASON'S IRONSTONE JUG AND BASIN transfer printed and decorated in polychrome with Chinese landscapes and flowers, the faceted baluster jug with a moulded snake handle, with printed marks. The basin 16.25" dia. (2)£60-120
202. AN EXTENSIVE MEISSEN BOTANICAL DINNER SERVICE of 18th century design, enamelled in polychrome with sprays of summer flowers within gilt borders, each piece with a blue cross swords mark in underglaze blue. Comprising:
an oval tureen, the domed cover with a cloaked putto finial, 14.25",
a pair of circular tureens and covers, 13.5",
three twin-handled sauceboats, with integral shaped oval stands, 10",
a dish modelled as two conjoined shells, with a central scroll handle, 11",
a square bowl with an undulating rim, 9.75",
an elongated oval fish platter, 23.5"
two square dishes with undulating rims, 8.75" x 8",
a pair of oval meat plates, 20.5",
a smaller pair of oval meat plates, 17.75",
a pair of circular dishes, 11.75" dia.,
a circular dish, 13.5" dia.
a pair of circular dishes, 15.25",
thirty five plates, 9.5" dia.,
fourteen bowls, 9" dia.,
fifteen small plates, 6" dia.,
sixteen plates, 8.25" dia.,
a spare tureen lid (a collection). See illustration
£1000-2000
203. A MEISSEN TUREEN AND COVER of oval form enamelled in polychrome with sprays of summer flowers, the domed cover with an entwined scroll finial and the body with two rocaille-work scroll handles, the base with blue crossed sword and the Arabic numeral "94" in green enamel, 15" dia. See illustration
£100-200
204. A WEDGWOOD GAME PIE DISH in biscuit-coloured stoneware moulded with game and fruiting vines, with impressed marks, 11.5" wide, and a smaller Wedgwood game pie dish (2)£150-250
205. A WT COPELAND & SONS PART DINNER SERVICE transfer printed in polychrome with fish amidst aquatic plants and a collection of greenware plates (a lot)
206. A MINTONS PORCELAIN PART DINNER SERVICE with gilt decoration, the base with a printed mark for "Davis Collamore & Co. Ltd, 5th Avenue, New York", and other white and gilt dinnerware (a lot)
207. A COLLECTION OF IRONSTONE PLATES including a collection of nine soup bowls with typical Imari pattern decoration (a lot)
208. A MOTTAHEDEH PART DINNER SERVICE with ornithological and botanical decoration in polychrome and other similar plates (a lot)
209. A SET OF NINE NYMPHENBURG PLATES decorated in puce with sprays of flowers within moulded basket-weave borders, nine similar plates and a collection of Ostrom porcelain plates decorated in gold and red with stars (a lot)
210. A COLLECTION OF CHINESE STYLE BROWN-GLAZED DINNERWARE including square plates and bowls with undulating rims (a lot)
211. AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN DESSERT SERVICE decorated with vignettes of fruit within blue and gilt borders. Comprising two dishes and ten plates and other ceramics (a lot)
212. A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PORCELAIN PART DINNER SERVICE with blue and gilt foliate decoration. Comprising tureens, serving dishes and plates (a lot)
213. A LONGCHAMPS "FAIENCE" PART DINNER/BREAKFAST SERVICE naively decorated with sprays of flowers in polychrome (a lot)
214. A COPENHAGEN BOTANICAL DINNER SERVICE decorated in polychrome with botanical specimens within moulded borders enriched with gilt (a lot)
215. AN EXTENSIVE SPODE "TRADEWINDS" DINNER, TEA AND BREAKFAST SERVICE in the 18th century style (a collection)
216. AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE decorated with sprays of flowers within maroon and gilt borders overpainted with vines
217. A TRANSFER PRINTED POTTERY TUREEN, COVER, LADLE AND STAND transfer printed in blue with the Medina pattern, the base of the stand with a printed mark "Medina JF & Co.", 19th century, 14.5" wide£100-200
218. A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PART DINNER SERVICE with green and gilt borders (a lot)
219. A MINTON PART DINNER SERVICE with blue and gilt decoration and other ceramics (a collection)
220. A SET OF SIX WORCESTER TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS with spirally-fluted bodies decorated in puce with sprays of flowers beneath chain borders, late 18th century (12)£100-200
225. JOHN HUTCHINS MA: THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE COUNTY OF DORSET, in two volumes, the first edition, published 1774, full calf (2)£300-600
226. H. AVRAY TIPPING MA FSA: ENGLISH HOMES PERIOD I,II,III & IV, in 5vols., published by Country Life 1929 (5)£100-200
227. PERCY MACQUOID, RI: A HISTORY OF ENGLISH FURNITURE in 4vols., together with "English Furniture from Charles II to George II" by RW Symonds and "The Decoration and Furniture of English Mansions in 17th & 18th Centuries" by Francis Lenygon (6)£100-200
228. A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS (a collection)
229. A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON THE FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS (a collection)
230. A COLLECTION OF BOOKS on Chinese and South-East Asian ceramics and works of art (a collection)
231. DAVID SANCTUARY HOWARD: CHINESE ARMORIAL PORCELAIN and other related volumes (a collection)
232. A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON JADE and Oriental works of art (a collection)
232A. A COLLECTION OF BOOKS ON TRAVEL and related subjects (a collection)
233. LOUBERE: DU ROYAUME DE SIAM, published Paris MDCXCI, in 2vols, calf bound with marbled end papers, together with Neale's Residence in Siam, Bowring's Siam in 2vols, and the History of Siam by WAR Wood (6)£100-200
234. WILLIAM ALEXANDER: PICTURESQUE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DRESS AND MANNERS OF THE CHINESE illustrated with 50 coloured engravings with descriptions, published London 1814, and The Chinese by John Francis Davis, in 2vols (3)£100-200
235. GEORGE HENRY MASON, ESQ, MAJOR OF HIS MAJESTIES (LATE) 102 REGIMENT: THE COSTUME OF CHINA illustrated by 60 engravings with estimations in English and French, printed for William Miller by William Bulmer & Co., Cleveland-Row, St. James's, London 1804, red Morocco with fine gilt tooling. See illustration
£300-600
243. A RUSSIAN ICON of Christ the Redeemer, oil on panel overlaid with engraved silver coloured metal, in a glazed frame, 9.75" x 8.75" overall, and another icon dated 1902, the reverse with a typed label inscribed "Do not try, oh Monk, only to fill your stomach. Submission with self-control is what overcomes the devils" (2)£150-300
244. A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, oil on panel overlaid with engraved silver and silver-gilt metal, in a glazed mahogany frame, 16.5" x 15.25"£200-400
245. AN ILLUMINATED SHEET OF MUSIC, probably early 16th century, 14" x 10"£100-200
246. A RARE ARMORIAL LACE SAMPLER with the arms of Sterne, with crest and motto, 8.75" x 6.25" and another lace armorial with the arms of Drury, 10.25" x 7", both circa 1850 (2)
Provenance: Acquired from Heirloom & Howard, Berkeley Square, London W1.£80-160
247. A VICTORIAN PETIT POINT PICTURE of a dog after Sir Edwin Landseer, 9.75" x 13", apparently retaining the original black and gilt eglomise mount and rosewood frame, and a George III sampler by "Matsey Gibbons West-Town School 1801", 10.25" x 10.25" (2)£100-200
248. A COLLECTION OF TAPESTRY SEAT COVERS AND UPHOLSTERY of 18th century design, one worked with stags in a landscape and others with figures and vases charged with flowers (a collection)£100-200
250. A PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE THREE BRANCH CANDELABRA with detachable sconces, urn-shaped capitals, reeded arms and tapering columns, the whole on stepped oval bases, 16.5" high. See illustration£100-200
251. A VICTORIAN TRAY of shaped oblong form with a raised gadrooned border, with leaf- capped carrying handles, on claw and ball feet, engraved with a crest and motto, 30.5" wide£100-200
252. A VICTORIAN WINE COOLER of campana form, with scroll borders and leaf-capped carrying handles, on a circular base, and an electro-plated wine cooler (2)£50-100
253. A PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE ENTREE DISHES and covers, with detachable handles and pull-off fluted covers, on shell and gadrooned borders, 11" wide£50-100
254. AN ADAM STYLE TEA URN of vase form with pull-off knopped cover and wire handles, embossed with swags and paterae, with a bone handled pouring tap, gadrooned circular foot, on later shaped wooden base, 17.75" high. See illustration
£100-200
255. A PAIR OF GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLESTICKS with oval columns and reeded borders and a similar pair (4)£50-100
256. A COLLECTION OF ELECTRO-PLATED ICE BUCKETS and a pair of wine coolers (7)£100-200
257. A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE MEAT DISH COVER of oval form with "egg and dart" border, engraved with a crest of a rampant lion below a coronet, 20" wide£100-200
258. A PAIR OF GEORGE III SHEFFIELD PLATE SALVERS of oval form with reeded borders, each engraved with a shield crest in a wreath, with fluted bracket feet (possibly with replaced bases). See illustration£100-200
259. AN EDWARDIAN GALLERY TRAY of oval form and two others (3)£50-100
260. MATTHEW BOULTON: A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE ARGYLE with gadrooned border and later wooden handle and a pair of Argyles by Mappin & Webb (3)£50-100
261. A SET OF FOUR ELECTRO-PLATED VEGETABLE DISHES of circular form with pull-off covers, gadrooned borders and wooden handles, by Walker & Hall, and one other (5)£50-100
262. AN OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TRAY of rectangular form with "egg & dart" border and scroll handles, bearing an armorial, on leaf and hoof feet, 24.5" wide£50-100
263. Spare lot
264. A CUT-GLASS LEMONADE JUG with electro-plated mounts, and a pair of Old Sheffield plate warming dish stands and a large quantity of electro-plated wares (a lot)£100-200
265. AN ELECTRO-PLATED BREAKFAST DISH of oval form, with a revolving cover, and a large quantity of warming dish stands, with wooden handles, and entree dishes and covers (11)£100-200
266. A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CAKE BASKET of oval form, lacking handle, and a sauceboat, two glass mounted teapot stands and further plated items (15)£50-100
267. A PAIR OF PLATE ON COPPER WATER JUGS, an ink stand and a collection of plated items (15)£50-100
268. A PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE WINE COASTERS of circular form with turned wooden bases, a second pair of coasters and a quantity of Old Sheffield and electro-plate (13)£50-100
269. MATTHEW BOULTON: A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE VEGETABLE DISH of circular form with graduated pull-off domed cover with ball finial, detachable central dividing section and oval swing handles, the base numbered "83", 12" dia. See illustration£100-200
270. AN OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CHEESE DISH of rectangular form with gadrooned border and turned wooden handle, 9" wide£50-100
271. A GEORGE III OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE MIRROR PLATEAU of rectangular form, shell and "egg and dart" borders, acanthus leaf corners, of three detachable sections, mirror top, on a wooden base, each base section bearing a carved mark of "B-CCLVII", 48.5" long£300-500
272. A PAIR OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN METALWARE PRICKET CANDLESTICKS chased with floral decoration, 24" high, and a Burmese style rice bowl on three squat circular feet, a Chinese style plated tea caddy, a spirit kettle base and a silver topped glass flask in a leather case (6)£100-200
273. AN ELECTRO-PLATED HOTEL WARE ICE BUCKET by Elkington & Co., three further ice buckets and other plated wares (10)£40-60
282. A PAIR OF AMERICAN SAUCEBOATS of stepped oval form with angular handles, with rams head masks, on an oval foot, each monogrammed, retailed by Shreve Satinwood and Co., by Gorham & Co., circa 1880, 5.5" high, (c.21oz). See illustration£100-200
283. TIFFANY & CO.: AN HORS D'OEUVRE DISH of rectangular form with reeded borders, the reverse marked "Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver, 925-1000", 11.5" wide (c.24oz)£100-200
284. A SET OF TWENTY FOUR AMERICAN BUTTER SHELLS naturalistically modelled, monogrammed, by Gorham & Co., also marked 925, circa 1920, 4.5" wide, (c.79oz). See illustration£300-500
285. A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN AMERICAN SWEETMEAT DISHES of shaped circular form, chased with floral and geometric borders, monogrammed, on circular bases, by Gorham & Co., 3.5" high, (c.10oz)£50-100
286. AN EDWARDIAN AMERICAN MILK JUG in the Georgian revival style, of tapering circular form with scroll handle terminating in a heart, engraved "C.F.R.S.", 4.2" high, (c.10oz)£50-100
287. A COLLECTION OF CHRISTENING MUGS including one by Tiffany & Co. (5)£100-200
288. A COLLECTION OF EDWARDIAN AMERICAN PORRINGERS, one by Gorham, two by Birks, all marked "Sterling" (4) (c.15oz)£100-200
289. A COLLECTION OF EDWARDIAN AND LATER AMERICAN DISHES including a set of eight saucers (16)(c.74oz)£300-500
290. AN EDWARDIAN AMERICAN HIP FLASK of shaped rectangular form with a bayonet fitting cap, by Gorham & Co., and an engine-turned example, the cap removing to form a collapsible drinking cup (2) (c.19.5oz)£100-200
291. AN AMERICAN SOUP BOWL with matching plate, both monogrammed, the reverse of each marked "Sterling" (2) (c.16oz)£100-200
292. A CANADIAN SALVER of shaped circular form with raised border, by Birks, also marked "Sterling", 14" dia. and a similar salver by Birks, 14" dia. (c.68oz) (2)£300-500
293. A LATE VICTORIAN GERMAN CUP AND COVER of tapering oval form, embossed in the 17th century German manner, with masks and strapwork, each end bearing an engraved crest, the cover pulling off to form two cups, bearing English import marks for London 1899, 4.75" high, (c.7oz). See illustration£100-200
294. A LATE VICTORIAN AMERICAN DISH of circular form, chased with floral sprigs and a raised border, the centre engraved with an initial "F", by Towle, 14" dia., and a matching bowl, 10" dia. (c.30oz)(2)£200-300
295. Spare lot
296. A PINT MUG with a "C"-shaped handle and a spreading circular foot, the base marked "Sterling", presentation engraved, a Sterling cup and cover and a small Sterling beaker by Reed and Barton (3) (c.20oz)£100-200
297. A COLLECTION OF AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL DISHES, a beaker, a strainer, a pair of salts and other items (a lot)£100-200
298. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL CANDLESTICKS of squat form, with knopped columns, on octagonal bases, 3.75" high, (c.23oz)£100-200
299. A SET OF FOUR ITALIAN PEPPER MILLS of squat circular form with reeded decoration, and two table lighters (6)£50-100
300. A LATE VICTORIAN GERMAN DRESSING TABLE BOX of octagonal form, richly embossed with cherubs and maidens amongst foliage, the base marked with a German standard mark and stamped "800", and a smaller example (2) (c.15.5oz)£100-200
301. A LATE VICTORIAN DUTCH TRINKET BOX of rectangular form, the body embossed with figures in pastoral scenes and a German trinket box, decorated with musicians in a pastoral landscape, circa 1900 (2)£100-200
302. AN 18TH CENTURY COCONUT CUP, the carved cup bearing a crest and motto "Through: 1794" above a coronet and tree, on a later Sterling silver pedestal base, 7.75" high. See illustration£100-200
303. AN EDWARDIAN GERMAN DINNER PLATE of shaped circular form with raised border, initialled, the reverse bearing a German standard mark, 13" dia., (c.21oz)£100-200
304. A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL DOUBLE LIPPED SAUCEBOATS of oval form, gilt interiors and pierced scroll handles, on fluted oval stands, the underside marked "800N", probably early 20th century, 5.5" high (c.26oz)£200-400
305. A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL CHARGER of circular form with gadrooned border, the underside scratched "BCA/1941", also "MCH" within a building motif, with a lightly planished finish, c.1930, 14" dia. (c.49oz)£300-500
306. A SMALL COLLECTION OF CONTINENTAL BEAKERS including one Russian example, Moscow 1871, and three other beakers (4)£100-200
307. AN EDWARDIAN CONTINENTAL PIERCED DISH of shaped oval form, the body pierced with floral sprigs and vignettes of playful putti, the centre embossed with a pastoral scene, also marked "Sterling 925", 13.25" wide (c.22oz). See illustration£200-300
308. A CONTINENTAL SILVER GILT MODEL OF A SLEIGH AND REINDEER, the base of the sleigh marked "Sterling", early 20th century, 5.5" long£50-100
309. A LATE VICTORIAN CONTINENTAL BOX of rectangular form, with a gilt interior, the body embossed with running figures, the base bearing a Dutch import mark for 1893-1906, 12.5" long. See illustration£200-300
310. A COLLECTION OF NAPKIN RINGS, initialled, each marked "Sterling 925" (16) (c.12oz)£100-200
311. A VICTORIAN FRENCH HOT WATER JUG of tapering circular form, the loop handle with ebony insulators, with pull-off knopped cover and sparrow-beak spout, the cover and body applied with a coat of arms, bearing a standard mark and makers mark of "U COC" to the base, 8.75" (c.34oz), and a squat early 20th century French coffee pot (2)£300-500
312. A LATE VICTORIAN DUTCH NOVELTY BIRD SPICE BOX modelled in a standing position, the pull-off heads set with red eyes, 7" long. See illustration£100-200
313. A PAIR OF DUTCH TABLE ORNAMENTS in the form of pheasants, with amber glass eyes and detachable heads, revealing detachable pierced sections, the foot of the tail marked "Holland" in a rectangular-shaped punch, the top of the detachable head bearing a control marks of a Minerva's head, the foot bearing a mark of a rampant lion, circa 1900, 24" long, (c.48oz). See illustration£500-1000
314. A PAIR OF AMERICAN ROSEBOWLS, the castellated borders interspersed with maiden's heads, with swirl decoration, on spreading circular feet, by Blackstar and Frost, marked "Sterling", circa 1900, 13" dia. x 7.75" high (c.134oz). See illustration full page£1000-2000
315. A SET OF TWELVE GOBLETS of tapering circular form with spreading circular bases and gilt interiors, each engraved with a crest of a lion within a shield, a stag above it, below the motto "Perseverance", each base marked "Sterling", possibly American, circa 1900, 5.25" high, (c.112oz). See illustration£800-1200
316. A PAIR OF FRENCH CAST CANDLESTICKS in the Egyptian revival style, on circular bases with acanthus leaf borders, the bases monogrammed, the underside of one bearing a Paris mark for 1793, both marked J.G.D.A. in a diamond punch, 11" high (c.35oz). See illustration£500-800
317. A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED CORNUCOPIA VASES, the glass bodies with etched floral decoration, filled silver bases, marked "Sterling", 11.5" high. See illustration£100-200
318. AN AMERICAN WHITE METAL MEAT PLATTER of oval form with stylised flowerhead and dart border, curved beaded handles terminating in stylised leaves, the whole on beaded pad feet, the base bearing marks for Gorham & Co., circa 1900, 25.5" wide. See illustration£300-500
319. A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL NEF on a detachable stand, apparently unmarked, 13.75" high. See illustration£100-200
320. Spare lot
321. A DUTCH SILVER MOUNTED DECANTER with stopper, of canted oval form with etched glass decoration, encased in a pierced silver mount, with bird decoration, bearing import marks for London 1929, and two decanters with figural cork stoppers (3)£100-200
322. A CONTINENTAL 14CT GOLD DRESSING TABLE SET of oval form, with gold banded ivory handles, engraved with floral sprigs and cartouches, monogrammed, marked "Brand-Chatillion Co. Inc.", (14). See illustration£500-1000
323. A COLLECTION OF THAI WHITE METAL RICE BOWLS including a large bowl embossed with birds amongst foliage, and four others (5)£100-200
324. A THAI WHITE METAL MODEL OF A SEATED BUDDHA on a graduated triangular base, filled, 12" high. See illustration£100-200
325. Spare lot
326. A THAI WHITE METAL POT POURRI BOX of rectangular form, embossed with scrolls and birds centred with a part-gilt pierced section, and a lobed box with pull-off cover surmounted by a recumbent lion (2)£100-200
327. A LARGE COLLECTION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN METAL WARES including boxes,
niello work pedestal dishes and bowls, cases, beakers and other items (a lot)£300-500
328. A COLLECTION OF THAI BETEL-LEAF HOLDERS, some with pierced decoration (19)
"One universal South East Asian habit which both intrigued and repelled Europeans was the chewing of a mild stimulant called Betel, which originated in India some 2000 years ago. Shavings of the Areca nut are mixed with lime paste and spices and wrapped in a leaf of the Piper Betle vine". Silverware of South East Asia by Sylvia Fraser-Loo, Singapore Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York 1989.£100-200
329. A SOUTH EAST ASIAN PEDESTAL DISH modelled in the form of lotus leaves, on a tucked-in circular foot, the base bearing character marks, 5.5" high, and a Thai white metal pedestal bowl with ring handles, on a stepped circular foot (2). See illustration£200-400
330. A COLLECTION OF CHINESE AND SOUTH EAST ASIAN TRINKET BOXES modelled in the form of dogs of fo, with detachable octagonal bases, bearing character marks, early 20th century and later (13). See illustration£200-400
331. A PAIR OF CHINESE FINGER BOWLS of plain lobed form, on a tucked-in circular foot, by Luen-Wo, circa 1900, 3.75" dia. (c.9oz)£100-200
332. A CHINESE COCKTAIL SHAKER of tapering circular form with reeded pull-off cover, decorated with dragons chasing a flaming pearl, possibly by Wing Chung, possibly c.1890, 7.5", (c.13oz). See illustration£300-500
333. AN ORIENTAL CIGAR BOX of rectangular form profusely decorated with birds and dragonflies amongst water lilies and rushes, the base bearing a three part character mark, circa 1900, 7.75" wide (c.28oz). See illustration £200-400
334. A CHINESE CIGAR BOX of rectangular form, the cover decorated with courtly figures within an architectural back-drop, the sides embossed with hunting scenes, the base bearing a double character mark, circa 1900, 8" wide (c.27oz). See illustration£300-500
335. A SMALL COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL SILVER WARE comprising: three white metal seals with dogs of fo terminals, two other seals, four Oriental pepper pots, a small container and a model of a moorhen (11)£100-200
346. A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS comprising a sugar basket with pierced body and blue glass liner, by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1910, a teapot stand, a butter dish and other items (14)£200-300
347. A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED CANDLESTICKS with turned wooden stems, by D & H, Birmingham 1932, 8.5" high£50-100
348. A HIP FLASK of shaped rectangular form with bayonet fitting cap, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1936, 6.5" long£50-100
349. AN EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH DISH of lobed form on four leaf capped paw feet, by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1909, and a mustard pot (2)£50-100
350. AN EDWARDIAN SCOTTISH TWO HANDLED BOWL of plain circular form with reeded girdle and scroll handles, on a tucked-in circular foot, by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1904, 19" wide from handle to handle, (c.89oz). See illustration£800-1200
351. AN EDWARDIAN CHRISTENING MUG of circular tapering form engraved with floral wreaths and an angular handle, Chester 1901, 3.75" high (c.5oz)£50-100
352. A MILK JUG of circular bellied form with reeded scroll handle, lightly hammered finish, by C.J. Vander, London 1937, 4.75" high (c.12oz)£100-200
353. A LATE VICTORIAN PLANTER of circular form with castellated border, embossed with flowers and scrolls, mask and ring handles, on circular foot, by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1897, 4.5" high (c.9oz)£100-200
354. A PAIR OF BRITANNIA STANDARD KITCHEN PEPPER POTS with pull-off pierced covers, by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1903, and one smaller (3)£50-100
355. AN IRISH CREAM JUG decorated in the 18th century manner, with embossed animals amongst flowers and scrolls, leaf capped scroll handle and central reeded girdle, the whole on three lions head capped feet, by TW, retailed by Weir & Sons, Dublin 1913, 5.25" high (c.7oz)£100-200
356. Spare lot
357. Spare lot
358. A GEORGE III MUSTARD POT of oval form with reeded borders, domed hinged cover, pierced thumbpiece and scroll handle, the body prick-dot and bright engraved with geometric bands and a wreath, one side crested, with later blue glass liner, by Peter and Anne Bateman, London 1799, 3.5" high. See illustration£100-200
359. A GEORGE III MUSTARD POT of oval form with a domed hinged cover, disc thumbpiece and angular handle, London 1790, possibly by John Carter II, 3.5" high. See illustration
Provenance: Purchased from Tessiers Ltd, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 26 New Bond Street, London W1Y OJY on 14th November 1980.£100-200
360. A GEORGE III MUSTARD POT of oval pedestal form with ball finial, flush hinged cover and reeded scroll handle on a graduated oval foot, by John Wakelin and William Taylor, London 1786, 3.5" high. See illustration£100-200
361. A GEORGE III CREAM JUG of baluster form with punch bead border and scroll handle, the body embossed with floral decoration, vacant central cartouche, on a circular pedestal foot, makers mark rubbed, London 1787, 4.75" high (c.3oz)£80-120
362. A GEORGE III WINE FUNNEL of conventional form with part fluted decoration, engraved with a crest, by John Emes, London 1798, 6.5" high (c.5oz). See illustration£200-400
363. A GEORGE III IRISH WINE FUNNEL with circular lobed body, crested, marks rubbed, Dublin circa 1790, 4" high (lacking strainer)£100-200
364. A VICTORIAN IRISH CREAM JUG and matching sugar bowl, of melon form with scroll handles, chased and floral scroll decoration, on cast pierced feet, by JS, Dublin 1856, (c.23oz) (2)£200-400
365. A GEORGE III IRISH SAUCE BOAT of tapering oval form with leaf-capped scroll handle, shell-capped hoof feet, engraved with a stags head crest, the base scratch engraved H/RS, by Matthew Walsh, Dublin 1786, 4.25" high (c.5oz)£200-400
366. Spare lot
367. A GEORGE III PINT MUG of barrel form with reeded sections and angular handle, possibly later glass base, possibly by Hannah Northcote, London 1807, c.5.5". See illustration£200-400
368. A GEORGE III MUG of baluster form with leaf-capped scroll handle and spreading circular foot, by Francis Crump, London 1763, 5.25" high (c.13oz)£200-300
369. A GEORGE III SAUCE TUREEN AND COVER of oval form, with reeded scroll handles, monogrammed, on an oval foot, by George Smith and Thomas Hayter, London 1801, 6" high (c.17oz). See illustration£300-500
370. A SET OF FOUR VICTORIAN SALTS of oval form, decorated with slat and dot piercing with bright engraved floral borders, on fluted feet, blue glass liners, by ECB, London 1873. See illustration£200-400
371. A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SALTS of oval form with slat-pierced bodies, crested, on down-curving feet, by Henry Chawner, London 1788, some with associated liners£100-200
372. A GEORGE III WINE COASTER of circular form with undulating gadrooned rim and pierced border, makers mark rubbed, London 1773, 5.25" dia. See illustration. £200-400
373. A GEORGE II BOWL AND COVER of tapering circular form, the pull-off cover with embossed border and bud finial, the bowl with floral embossed border and scratch initialled H/WE, by John Swift, London 1759, 5.25" high (c.9oz). See illustration£300-500
374. A GEORGE III WAITER of oval form with raised reeded border, crested, on reeded bracket feet, by J. Wakelin and Robert Garrard, London 1801, 9" wide, (c.15oz). See illustration
Provenance: Purchased from Tessiers Ltd, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 26 New Bond Street, London W1y OJY on 14th November 1980.
£200-400
375. A GEORGE II WAITER of shaped circular form with scroll and shell border, later chased floral and scroll decoration, crested, on three pad feet, the underside scratch engraved G/IA, by William Peaston, London 1741, 8.75" dia., (c.11oz). See illustration£100-200
376. A GEORGE III BOWL of plain circular form, the underside scratched "No. 2 25-10", by Richard Carter, Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1781, 10" dia., (c.21oz), and another bowl with a beaded border, makers mark only rubbed, 9" dia. (c.14oz) (2).£300-500
377. A PAIR OF GEORGE III CANDLESTICKS with wrythen pull-off sconces and knopped waisted columns, terminating in stepped square bases with gadrooned borders, pitch-filled bases, by John Carter II, London 1765, 11" high. See illustration£500-1000
378. A GEORGE III SILVER GILT JUG of circular bellied form with leaf capped scroll handle, part fluted decoration, on spreading circular foot, by I.C., London 1773 (re-gilded), 6" high, (c.14oz). See illustration£300-500
379. A GEORGE III THREE BOTTLE INK STAND of rectangular form with "egg and dart" border and leaf-joined rectangular carrying handles, housing three cut-glass silver topped inkwells, on four leaf capped scroll feet, by T & J Guest and J. Craddock, London 1808, 12" wide. See illustration£300-500
380. A GEORGE III DISH CROSS of conventional form, the central burner with pierced shell supports and feet, the burner monogrammed, by John Langford II and John Seville, London 1764, 13" long, (c.22oz). See illustration£300-500
381. A WILLIAM IV BRANDY PAN AND COVER of circular bellied form with turned wooden handle and finial, the pull-off cover and body monogrammed, by William Woodman, Exeter 1834, 10" long. See illustration£300-500
382. A GEORGE III TEAPOT of oval form with flush hinged cover, wooden disc finial, wooden scroll handle and beaded borders, the body bright engraved with a geometric frieze and centred by an oval cartouche, with a deer-head crest, by Hester Bateman, London 1781, 5.75" high, (c.14oz). See illustration£300-500
383. A GEORGE III COFFEE POT of baluster form with domed hinged cover, urn finial and replacement wooden handle, beaded spout and beaded borders, on circular pedestal foot, makers mark rubbed, possibly Hester Bateman, London 1787, 13" high (c.27oz). See illustration£500-800
384. A SET OF FOUR LATE VICTORIAN CANDLESTICKS with pull-off gadrooned sconces, corinthian capitals, plain columns with trailing leaves, the square bases with leaf swags and gadrooned borders, crested, filled, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1894/1895, 13.5" high. See illustration£500-1000
385. A SET OF FOUR BRITANNIA STANDARD TRENCHER SALTS with gilt interiors, possibly by Thomas Fawler, London 1720, 3" wide (c.9oz). See illustration£500-1000
386. A WILLIAM III PORRINGER of circular form with "S"-shaped handles, gadrooned girdle, one side scratch initialled I/TA, the other I/TE, part fluted lower body with tucked-in circular foot, by Robert Timbrell, London 1696, 4.25" high (c.10oz). See illustration
For this makers mark of RT with a mullet above and below see Jackson's "Silver and Gold Marks of England, Scotland and Ireland" edited by Ian Pickford, page 145.£500-1000
387. A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SWEET MEAT BOWLS, the cut-glass bowls mounted on pierced silver stands, with floral garlands, the legs decorated with acanthus leaf sections, terminating in a claw and ball feet, possibly by William Hall, London 1800 (no town mark), 4.5" high (c.37oz). See illustration£500-1000
388. A GEORGE III (AND LATER) KETTLE ON STAND of circular tapering form with swing loop handle and flame finial, the body embossed with flower and scroll panels, crested, on a triangular-shaped stand with straight tapering legs terminating in claw feet, the kettle and lid by Henry Holland, London 1865, the base by Andrew Fogelberg and Stephen Gilbert, London 1786, 14.5" high (c.86oz). See illustration£500-1000
389. A PAIR OF GEORGE III SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS of oval form with beaded borders and fluted scroll handles, the covers engraved with a crest of a recumbent stag, the bodies engraved with an armorial, on oval pedestal feet, by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1782, 5.5" high (c.46oz). See illustration
Provenance: These sauceboats were purchased from Tessiers Ltd, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 26 New Bond Street, London W1Y OJY on 14th November 1980.
£1000-2000
390. A PAIR OF GEORGE III SAUCEBOATS of tapering oval form with gadrooned borders and reeded scroll handles, on gadrooned oval feet, each engraved with a matching armorial, the underside of each scratch-engraved "No. 1" and "No. 2" respectively and each bearing an engraved scratch weight, by John Wakelin and William Taylor, London 1784, 6.25" high (c.32oz). See illustration
The arms are of those of Cavendish with Compton in pretence.
Provenance: These sauceboats were purchased from Tessiers Ltd, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 26 New Bond Street, London W1Y OJY on 14th November 1980.£1000-2000
391. A GEORGE III SALVER of shaped circular form with raised gadrooned border, engraved with a shield-shaped armorial, within a wreath, on three scroll feet, the underside scratch-weighted, by John Parker and Edward Wakelin, London 1772, 16" dia. (c.61oz). See illustration£500-1000
392. A GEORGE II SALVER of shaped circular form with raised scroll and shell border, the centre chased with a floral border, centred with an engraved crest within a cartouche, with a motto "In Deo Fido", on four extended leaf-capped scroll feet, with traces of gilding, by Thomas Heming, London 1750, 20" dia. (c.96oz). See illustration
The arms are those of Entwistle near Bolton£800-1200
393. A GEORGE III SOUP TUREEN AND COVER of oval form, the pull-off cover with urn finial, engraved with matching crests, the base with a gadrooned border, with plain scroll handles, engraved to each side with a matching armorial, with a motto beneath reading "Paitter Vincit", on oval foot, the underside scratched number 2 above a scratch weight, by James Wakelin and Robert Garrard, London 1794, 11.5" high x 16" wide (c.83oz). See illustration
The arms are those of Kinnaird and Fitzgerald
This soup tureen probably commemorates the marriage of Charles, 8th Baron Kinnaird to Lady Olivia Letitia Catherine Fitzgerald, youngest daughter of the 2nd Duke of Leinster £2000-3000
394. A SET OF FOURTEEN GEORGE III DINNER PLATES of shaped circular form with raised gadrooned border, engraved with an armorial, the underside of each scratched with a number and a weight, by John Parker and Edward Wakelin, London 1770, 9.75" (c.244oz). See illustration
The arms are those of Bligh, 3rd Earl of Darnley. Following his marriage on 11th September 1766 to Mary, daughter and heiress of Barrister John Stoyte of Westmeath.£3000-5000
395. MATTHEW BOULTON & CO.: A GEORGE III EPERGNE mounted with five cut-glass bowls, the central section with "egg and dart" border, issuing four tapering fluted legs with acanthus leaf-capped shell sections, the shaped square lower section engraved with matching armorials and crests, centred with a detachable upright fluted flowerhead section, with four detachable sinuous fluted arms terminating in cut-glass bowls, on leaf-capped claw feet, Birmingham 1814, 13" high (c.66oz). See illustration
The arms are those of the Earls of Sutherland impaling Hussey and quartering Lake.
Although Matthew Boulton died in 1809 "The Matthew Boulton Plate Company" continued manufacturing silver and plated items until 1833 when his son Matthew Robinson sold the firm.
In terms of design a similar Epergne is pictured on page 168 of "Matthew Boulton: Selling What all the World Desires". Edited by Shena Mason, published by Birmingham City Council 2009".£3000-5000
396. A VICTORIAN TWO HANDLED SILVER MOUNTED CUP of campana form, with a frosted glass body, scroll handles, strapwork border and central reeded girdle, by Edward and John Barnard, London 1859, 9.5" high. See illustration£300-500
406. AN EDWARDIAN DUTCH SNUFFBOX of oblong form with flush hinged cover, ribbed body and plain thumbpiece, 4.75" long£50-100
407. A VICTORIAN RUSSIAN CIGARETTE CASE of oblong form with sprung-hinged cover and engine-turned decoration, with strap-work borders centred by a cartouche, bearing a Cyrillic monogram, assay master possibly of Johann Sallman, also bearing a quality mark "84" struck twice, 3.5" long£50-100
408. HUNTING INTEREST: A WILLIAM IV SNUFF BOX of rectangular form with raised foliate border, engine-turned base and sides, the base bearing a crest, the cover depicting a fox-hunt, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1835, 3.5" wide, (c.5oz). See illustration£200-400
409. A NOVELTY VICTORIAN WHISTLE in the form of a spaniel's head, with suspension ring, by WS, London 1874, 1.75" long. See illustration£100-200
410. AN EDWARDIAN PAGE TURNER with embossed silver handle and ivory blade, by William Comyns, London 1903, 17" long£50-100
411. A MODERN SILVER TORCH by Asprey & Co., of cylindrical form with fluted decoration, in a fitted case, a silver model of a penguin and one of a hippo and four other items (a lot)£50-100
412. A PLATED DUNHILL TABLE CIGAR LIGHTER of upright rectangular form with engine-turned decoration, the base bearing a patent number of 390107, 2.75" high£50-100
413. AN 18TH CENTURY KITCHEN PEPPER CASTOR of cylindrical form, the pull-off cover with drilled holes, scroll handle and reeded base, engraved with a crest of a knight emerging out of a coronet, the underside bearing a scratched "3-8" and a makers mark only of JW, probably provincial, 2.75" high. See illustration£100-200
414. AN EDWARDIAN NOVELTY PIN CUSHION modelled in the form of an elephant, Birmingham 1905, 2.5" long. See illustration£80-120
415. A NOVELTY PIN CUSHION modelled in the form of a fish, by S. Mordan & Co., Chester 1911, the base also stamped with a registration mark, 2" long. See illustration £80-120
416. A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN AND LATER SILVER MOUNTED MATCH STRIKERS of mixed makers and dates (17). See illustration£100-200
417. A SMALL COLLECTION OF SILVER AND WHITE METAL NAPKIN RINGS of oblong form with front sections for place name settings, of mixed makers and dates (12)£50-100
418. A SILVER GILT DRESSING TABLE SET comprising four boxes, a hand mirror, button hook, shoe horn, three brushes and three silver mounted bottles, engraved with a coronet crest and monogrammed, by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1923 and later (14 pieces). See illustration£300-500
429. A GEORGE III SCOTTISH STRAINING SPOON of Old English pattern, crested, with a later straining section, possibly by Robert Grey, Edinburgh 1796, 12" long.£100-200
430. A GEORGE III IRISH BRIGHT-CUT AND STAR-PATTERN SOUP LADLE, the stem scratch initialled F/I/M, with a fluted bowl, by JS, Dublin 1792, 13" long£100-200
431. A GEORGE III BASTING SPOON of fiddle pattern, crested, possibly by John Lambe, London 1811, 11.5" long, and a Continental fiddle pattern basting spoon (2)£100-200
432. A VICTORIAN BASTING SPOON of fiddle pattern, crested, by George Adams, London 1850, and a George III basting spoon of fiddle pattern, crested, London 1816 (2)£100-200
433. A LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY PUNCH LADLE with turned wooden handle and lipped bowl, marks rubbed, and a pair of Victorian grape scissors with feather edges, engraved with a double lion crest, by TP & S, Birmingham 1878, also with an electro-plated punch ladle with turned wooden handle (3)£100-200
434. A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN DESSERT SPOONS of Old English pattern, crested, London 1882, (c.10.5oz)£80-120
435. A SET OF TEN FRENCH WHITE METAL TABLESPOONS with decorative floral borders, two similar examples and a set of six Continental fiddle and thread style tablespoons (c.49oz) (a lot) £200-300
436. A PAIR OF GEORGE III DESSERT SPOONS later decorated as berry spoons, with gilt bowls, London 1812, and three other berry tablespoons (5)£50-100
437. A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED SALAD SERVERS with glass handles, by Henry Wilkinson, Sheffield 1897, and a modern Italian spaghetti serving spoon, by Peretti, a pair of sterling serving tongs, four sauce ladles and two other items (a lot)£100-200
438. A SET OF EIGHTEEN FRUIT KNIVES AND FORKS with vine decorated silver handles and plated blades, Sheffield assay, no date letter, early 19th century£100-200
439. A COLLECTION OF FLATWARE comprising a pair of Eastern salad servers with elephant terminals, an American cheese scoop, a pair of sugar nips, various teaspoons and condiment spoons and other items (a lot)£100-200
440. A CASED SET OF 18TH CENTURY TEASPOONS with trefid ends, later converted to berry spoons with gilt bowls, by T.W. and lion passant only, and a cased set of Danish silver gilt coffee spoons with enamel stems and a cased set of pistol handled tea knives (3)£50-100
441. A LATE VICTORIAN CASED CHRISTENING SET comprising fork and spoon, by William Hutton & Son Ltd, London 1895, and a second cased christening set comprising fork and knife, with bone handles, in a red Morocco case (2)£40-60
442. A CASED SET OF SIX FRENCH TABLESPOONS AND FORKS decorated with flowers and scrolls, and a set of twelve French teaspoons, in a fitted case (2)£100-200
443. A LARGE QUANTITY OF PLATED AND SILVER HANDLED CUTLERY mainly serving pieces, including fish cutlery, bone handled knives, nut crackers and other items, in three bags (a lot)£50-100
444. A SET OF FOUR CHINESE SERVING SPOONS, the bowls, stems and terminals decorated in polychrome enamels, the terminals in the form of dragons heads, the reverse of the bowls bearing a character mark, 9" long£100-200
445. A VICTORIAN PART CANTEEN OF FIDDLE PATTERN CUTLERY for twelve place settings. Comprising: twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve tableforks, four serving spoons, twelve Sterling silver handled pistol grip table knives and dessert knives, engraved with a crest, the fiddle pattern cutlery by James and Josiah Williams, Exeter 1873, (c.85oz weighable silver). See illustration£500-1000
446. A SILVER GILT DESSERT SET comprising twelve knives, twelve forks and eleven spoons, the handles mounted with green stained ivory, and with scroll finials, by Chrichton Bros., London 1921 and later (35 pieces). See illustration£300-500
447. A SET OF TWELVE 18TH CENTURY PISTOL HANDLED TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS with silver handles and later steel blades, marked with a lion passant only, contained in a fitted velvet-lined shagreen cutlery box (24). See illustration£500-1000
448. FABERGE: A DINNER SERVICE for twelve place settings. Comprising: twelve tablespoons, twelve tableforks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve table knives and a carving fork and knife, also bearing additional Kokoshnik mark, circa 1900, decorated with stylised floral scrolls, (c.136oz excluding knives and carvers). See illustration£2000-3000
449. A RARE FLEMISH BRASS AND SILVERED ALARM TABLE CLOCK inscribed "Wecken Wifen Flam", originally striking the hours and half-hours and with an alarm mechanism, now converted to a balance spring, the great wheel going, the count wheel, the third, fourth and possibly the fly pinion in the striking and the under-dial wheels apparently original, the silvered dial with a single hand and engraved strapwork decoration with classical mask spandrels, the sides similarly engraved and incorporating circular panels with cherubs masks, the base with a circular medallion engraved with a warrior, on four compressed bun feet, basically circa 1570, 4.5" wide x 2.75" high
We are indebted to the British Museum for information supplied in private correspondence in 1998 relating to this clock, which emphasises the rarity and the fact that there is not a similar example in the collection of the British Museum.£500-1000
450. A VIENNESE ENAMEL CLOCK of architectural form with a watch movement in an engraved gilt metal case mounted with enamel panels of mythological scenes and arcadian landscapes, with a cupola top surmounted by a statue, losses 9" high£200-400
451. A BURR-WOOD BOWL of canted rectangular form, the rim with panels of metal inlay of flowerheads and leafy branches within stringing, on four turned feet, 18th/19th century, 11.75"£200-400
452. A WALKING STICK with an ivory dogs-head terminal with glass eyes, inscribed "Pepin", 34" long£200-400
453. A WALKING STICK with a bamboo shaft and an ivory terminal carved as a dog's head, with glass eyes, 36.5" long, and an ivory walking stick terminal carved as a clenched fist, early 19th century, 1.75" (2)£80-150
454. A "LACCA POVERA" OVAL BOX decorated in polychrome with Florentine scenes with figures in 18th century costume, the interior painted green, 6.5", and a George III style tole pientre tea caddy with a domed top, naively painted in polychrome with figures in 18th century costume in a landscape with a cathedral or abbey church in the distance, 5.75" (2)£100-200
455. A FABERGE STYLE CHALCEDONY MOUSE with finely carved fur and cabochon red stone eyes mounted in yellow gold, 3"£300-600
456. AN ISLAMIC NIELLO-WORK WALKING STICK decorated with leafy tendrils and flowerheads along the faceted shaft and the curved handle with a lion's mask terminal, the handle unscrewing to reveal a dagger, 38.25" long£100-200
457. A COLLECTION OF IVORY including a blotter with a claw and ball terminal, the arched base engraved with a crest and a monogram, 19th century, 4.5", an opera glass, a cylindrical box and cover, 2.75" dia., an ivory head of a bearded man, 2", on a wooden plinth, and an ivory purse with copper-gilt mounts, 19th century, 4.5" (5)£200-400
458. AN INDO-PORTUGUESE IVORY CUSHION-SHAPED BOX AND COVER with a repoussé metal mount to the lid and a conforming hinge and hasp, probably 17th century, 3" dia. and a South East Asian knife with a steel blade and a well-patinated ivory handle, 10.5" long (2)£100-200
458A. A TREEN SNUFF BOX in the form of a shoe with gilt metal pique inlay including initials on the sliding lid, probably Anglo-Chinese, early 19th century, 3.25" and a bronze seal in the form of Atlas holding an alabaster globe on his shoulders, 19th century, 3.75" high (2)£50-100
458B. A COLLECTION OF OBJETS D'ART including an enamel snuff box of 18th century design, a Regency snuff box and miscellaneous
458C. A TERRACOTTA GROUP of a figure reclining asleep and other works of art