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1 Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers GENTLEMEN'S LIBRARY, GRAND TOUR AND AUCTION OF CURIOSITIES Started 22 Nov :30 GMT The Derby Auction House Chequers Road Derby Derbyshire DE21 6EN United Kingdom Lot Description 3000 A 19th century Classical Revival alabaster, champlevé enamel and ormolu twin-handled sweetmeat comport, in the manner of Elkington & Co, saucer-shaped alabaster dish, Etruscan handles, reeded rim, pedestal base, decorated in alternating tones of turquoise, blue, red and black enamel, 15.5cm high, c....[more] 3001 A 18th century giltwood floor standing pricket candlestick, domed sconce, turned column, stepped base, 110cm high 3002 A 19th century alabaster desk bust, of Dante Alighieri, marble columnar base, 19.5cm high 3003 A 19th century Anglo-Indian coromandel table top adjustable candle stand, dished top,mourned pillar and base, inlaid throughout with ivory roundels, extending to 20cm high, c A 19th century Anglo-Indian hardwood wall boss, boldly carved as ram's head, 31cm high, c A 19th century Anglo-Indian horn carving, of a recumbent lion, rectangular base with Vizagapatam border, 9cm wide 3006 A 19th century bisque relief portrait, of Louis XVI, 4cm x 3cm, circular ebonised frame 3007 A 19th century Black Forest spill vase and inkwell, boldly carved with an eagle and a fox, 31cm high, c A 19th century bone amphora-shaped flask, of Moorish influence, 'scrimshaw' engraved with bands of scrolling foliage, domed cover, 13cm high, c. 1870; an oval spice box, similar (2) 3009 A 19th century brass bound oak St Bernard type keg, copper riveted bands, the ends branded RP Parker, steel chain, 17cm wide, c A 19th century brass jeweller's advertising diamond scoop, inscribed E Elliott, 55 Frederick St, Birmingham, Stone Dealer, Speciality - Opals, 8.5cm long 3011 A 19th century brass novelty desk top letter rack, as a renaissance soldier, the divisions as shields, circular base, 10.5cm diam, c A 19th century brass novelty easel letter rack, cast and applied with the head of a dog, 17cm high, c A 19th century brass safe plaque, Milners' Patent Fire-Resisting Evapourating safe, embossed with Royal coat of arms and further heraldic devices, 21cm diam; others, Walker & Worsey; Chubb; S Withers & Co; Hamilton & Co (5) 3014 A 19th century bronze and steel patent table top knife sharpener, the adjustment thumb screw marked Blake, rectangular base with fruiting vine border, 12cm wide, c.1835

2 3015 A 19th century bronzed figure, of a Highland soldier, he stands, in traditional uniform, mounted on a serpentine dish, 15cm high, c A 19th century brown leather pocket cheroot case, The Protector, embossed with the arms of the Corporation of London, 13cm long; a 19th century morocco leather visiting card case, 10.5cm long (2) 3017 A 19th century brown saltglazed stoneware oval flask, possibly Brampton, moulded in low relief with a basket of country flowers, the verso with a pair of lovebirds on a fruiting branch, knopped neck, 7.5cm high, c A 19th century cast iron door stop, as a lion, stepped rectangular base, 26cm wide, c A 19th century cast iron miniature model safe or strong box, 11cm wide, c A 19th century cast iron occasional table, circular top in the Historicist Revival with stylized armorials, eagles, strapwork and anthemions, outswept tripod base with classical herms, 52cm high, 35cm diam, c A 16th century oak panel section, carved in relief with scrolling acanthus, 6cm x 18cm, c. 1550, framed, old labels to verso inscribed Panelling from ** Abbey, **Somerset, 1906, Presented by W J Holloway, Frame made oak out of Abbey Church All Saints, Langfort, 16cm x 28.5cm 3022 A 19th century dark patinated bronze cabinet bust, of William Pitt the Younger ( ), marked to verso TB, associated bell shaped socle and marble base, 15cm high 3023 A 19th century dark patinated bronze novelty goblet, cast as an ostrich, the bowl formed from a section of an egg, standing on a rocky outcrop, 24.5cm high 3024 A 19th century dark patinated bronze pocket watch stand, cast as a sunflower, 13cm high, c A 19th century dark patinated bronze table vesta, cast as a stubborn mule, steadfast, the owners' coaxing in vain, rectangular marble base, 17cm wide 3026 A 19th century dark patinated desk bronze, of a hound, seated, polished socle, spreading circular black marble base, 10cm high 3027 A 19th century Egyptian Revival verdigris patinated and verde antico inkstand, cast after the Ancient Egyptian with a seated figure, flanked by a pair of cylindrical wells, dished pen recess, bun feet, 32cm wide, c A 19th century electrotype portrait roundel, of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, King of Hungary ( ), after Josef Hermann Tautenhayn ( ), head-and-shoulders length, wearing laurel garland, within a legend, 7cm diam, ebonised circular frame; another similar, Leopold III of Belgium,...[more] 3029 A 19th century French beech Campaign-type travelling folding stool, brass struts, swing carrying handle, 41cm wide, stamped Deposé M.C., c A 19th century French bois durci thermometer, the architectural frame crested by a visor and flanked by reeded columns, mercury tube, 29cm high, c A 19th century French bronze and banded onyx campana mantel vase, scroll handles, spreading circular foot with lotus border, 14.5cm high, c.1875

3 3032 A 19th century French brown patinated bronze figural jardiniere or spill vase, the hemi-ovoid bowl grasped within an acanthus branch held aloft by a scantily clad putto, fruiting vine base, 28cm high, c A 19th century French brown patinated bronze inkwell, the tapering reservoir boldly cast in alternating tones of high and relief with friezes of frolicking putti, surmounted by female caryatids, domed hinged cover with reserves of beetles and insects, bud finial, spreading circular base cast with f...[more] 3034 A 19th century French brown patinated bronze table vesta, cast as a putti, allegorical of summer, he sits cross legged on a rock playing his flute, sickle and the harvest at his feet, a basket by his side, the grass cold painted in tones of green, circular plinth base, 10cm high, c Condition R...[more] 3035 A 19th century French dark patinated bronze novelty table vesta, as a maid drawing water from a well, oval base, 13cm high, c A 19th century French dark patinated bronze table vesta, cast as a Revolutionary soldier, beating a drum, rectangular base inscribed Vive-Les Heros 1789, 21cm high 3037 A 19th century French Empire design gilt-brass campagna shaped comport, engine turned throughout with guilloché and diapers, columnar base, square plinth, 29.5cm high 3038 A 19th century French gilt metal musical casket, in relief overall with birds, keyless movement to base, bun feet, 13cm wide, c A 19th century French Grecian Revival figural candlestick, cast as the head and bust of a Classical maiden, gilt metal socle, belge noir base, 18cm high, c A 19th century French reverse painted glass, card and gilt metal shallow sarcophagus vanity box, architectural cover centred by a threequarter length portrait of a lady of fashion, enclosing a mirror, 17cm wide, c A 19th century gilt and silvered bronze novelty inkwell, cast as a young negro, seated on a tree trunk, his straw hat beside him,hinged as the cover, oval base, 13.5cm high, c A 19th century gilt brass novelty inkwell, as a 4lb weight, hinged cover, loose ring handle, 9cm high, c A 19th century gilt bronze and verde antico marble pocket watch stand, cast with stylised beasts, tracery and scrolling acanthus, 17cm high, c A 19th century gilt bronze novelty inkwell, cast as a dancing bear, his head hinged as the cover, domed Sienna marble base, 19.5cm high 3045 A 19th century gilt metal circular table box, the push-fitting cover set with an electrotype roundel depicting Britannia paid tribute, engine turned border and base, 11cm diam 3046 A 19th century gilt patinated bronze candlestick, reeded column cast with an entwined serpent and terminating in budding lotus, Rococo drip pan, upturned tortoise sconce, incurved triangular base cast with palm leaves, grotesque claw feet, 27.5cm high; a pair of late 19th century French brass candle...[more] 3047 A 19th century gilt-plated oval pedestal table centre dish, half-fluted and embossed with bands of paterae, flying-scroll handles terminating in acanthus, rose marble base, 34cm wide 3048 A 19th century Grand Tour terracotta circular oil lamp, after the Ancient Greek, 14.5cm diam

4 3049 A 19th century hardwood carving, of a dolphin, in the Renaissance taste, shaped plinth base, 26cm high 3050 A 19th century horticulturist's pruning knife, 25.5cm serrated blade, stag antler handle, 42cm long overall, c A 19th century Indian brass and copper ovoid jardiniere, embossed and applied with figures on horseback hunting stags within a chased forest, the shoulder cast with foliate scrolls, wavy-edge rim, lotus base, 22cm high Condition Report: Some denting in places but not piercing the metal and displayi...[more] 3052 A 19th century Indian lacquer three-tier stacking box and cover, decorated in tones black and red with an elephant and stylized lotus, 23cm diam, 20cm high 3053 A 19th century Indian silver and brass marquetry hardwood octagonal box, inlaid overall with stylized birds and dense scrolling foliage, 18.5cm diam 3054 A 19th century Indian/Persian qalamdan pen box, decorated overall with stylised flowers on a blue ground, sliding compartment to end, 30cm long 3055 A 19th century Indian/Persian qalamdan pen box, decorated overall with stylised flowers on a pale gold ground, sliding compartment to end, 30cm long 3056 A 19th century Irish bog oak chamberstick, boldly carved with fruiting vine, 24cm wide, c A 19th century Irish bog oak model, carved as an owl on a perch, engine turned base with shamrock border, 21cm high, c A 19th century iron gamekeeper's estate man trap, rectangular jaws, long setting spring, 73cm long 3059 A 19th century Italian Grand Tour marble portrait profile, of Michelangelo, after Enea Vico, bust-length, red mount, oval giltwood frame, 18cm x 13cm overall, Antonio Frilli of Florence retailer's label to verso, c Condition Report: Generally good. Some wear and scratches to marble. Worn red...[more] 3060 A 19th century Italian Grand Tour serpentine inkwell, as a swan with a grotesque mask to it's back, 15cm long, c A 19th century japanned domed rectangular box, decorated overall in gilt with scrolling foliage, hinged cover, 28cm wide, c A 19th century malachite mounted gilt brass inkwell, hinged cover set with a cabachon, engraved with strapwork, rope twist borders, 9cm high, c A 19th century Maranao silver damascened brass betel box, decorated in the Islamic taste, hinged cover enclosing four compartments, carrying handles to sides, 18cm wide, Mindanao, Southern Philippines 3064 A 19th century novelty 'disguise volume' box, fashioned from a leather bound book, hinged cover, 26cm wide 3065 A 19th century novelty inkwell, cast with an eagle with wings outspread, holding a bronzed well with cast with classical masks, sheep and tree, 13cm high, marked 5021, c A 19th century novelty oval crystoleum, of a dandy-rake, Puritan father and the eager schoolboy viewing a sculpture gallery, 12cm x 9cm, gilt inset, ebonised oval frame, 22cm x 18cm, c Condition Report: Good condition. Wear to frame.

5 3067 A 19th century novelty taper stick, possibly American, cast as an anthropomorphic ape wearing a top hat, circular base, anthemion feet, 10.5cm high, c A 19th century numismatist's patinated desk weight, cast after an Ancient Greek coin, 7.5cm diam, c Condition Report: Some wear, rubbing and scratching A 19th century opaque glass panel, painted with a still life of feathers, watercolour, oval, 14cm x 10.5cm, signed with monogram, c.1880, gilt frame 3070 A 19th century Parian library bust, of a Classical maiden, waisted socle, 21cm high 3071 A 19th century plaster cast, from an Islamic Medieval building in Toledo, Moorish Spain, 25.5cm x 18cm, indistinctly inscribed to verso and dated April 17th A 19th century plaster medallic roundel, of Frederick, Duke of York and Albany ( , Commander-in-Chief of the Forces ), after the death medal by Isaac Parkes of Dublin ( ), 7cm diam, ebonised frame, 15cm x 11cm overall Condition Report: The impression good. The frame good wit...[more] 3073 A 19th century pollard oak and exotic timber rectangular glove box, lift-off cover, beaded borders, skirted base, 30cm wide 3074 A 19th century pyrography picture, The Miser, worked in alternating tones of relief surrounded by his coin and money, monogrammed EHG, 12cm x 19.5cm, giltwood mount, moulded oak frame, inscribed label to verso, 27.5cm x 35cm overall, c Condition Report: The panel in good condition. The mount,...[more] 3075 A 19th century Renaissance Revival dark patinated bronze sculptural inkwell, cast in the manner of Andrea Riccio with a mermaid herald and further winged mermaids mounted on dolphins, 18.5cm high, c A 19th century Renaissance Revival gilt damascened iron circular plate, the field decorated with Neptune and mermaids and centred by a coronet, 23cm diam, c A 19th century rosewood book trough, pierced hand holes, 45cm wide, c A 19th century Russian brass twin-handled ogee samovar and stand, fluted and lobed reservoir, lift-off cover with everted neck pierced with stars, cylindrical chimney with turned ivory handle, scrolling handles, lotus-capped pedestal, incurved square base, foliate bracket feet, circular slop bowl en...[more] 3079 A 19th century steel and brass novelty money box, as a bank building, 18cm high, c.1880; another, similar (2) 3080 A 19th century terracotta spout head, modelled as a mask, 30cm long, c A 19th century three part alter piece, possibly for The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the central section with heart and hand flanked by two dagger stands, ebonised stands, 22.5cm high; a brass triform candle, cast with masks, ball and claw feet, 17cm high (4) 3082 A 19th century tole ware rectangular tea caddy, hinged cover enclosing twin compartments, spreading base, japanned overall in faux walnut grain, 15.5cm wide, c A 19th century Venetian rectangular casket, carved in the Grand Tour taste with a view of the Grand Canal and the Winged Lion of St Mark, hinged cover, bun feet, 22.5cm wide, branded G Girardi, Venezia, paper label for Istituto Evangelico Industriale, and catalogue number 33, c.1890

6 3084 A 19th century wax portrait, of a gentleman, wearing a black coat, bust length, facing to dexter, 8.5cm x 5cm 3085 A 19th century wax portrait, of a lady in late 16th century dress, bust length, in profile, 8cm x 5cm 3086 A 19th century Grand Tour dark patinated chamberstick, as a Roman lamp, hinged cover, scroll handle, dished base cast with a border of lotus, 15.5cm wide, maker's mark **, Hanau, c A 20th century collector's glass cabinet, rectangular plate top above two long shelves, each face transparent, 60cm high, 57cm wide Condition Report: Good condition A Black Forest key wall mounted key porter, carved as two birds perched on a fence entwined with a branch, gilt metal hooks, 25cm wide, c A Black Forest novelty inkstand, the central stamp box as an alpine chalet, flanked by a pair of clear glass wells, dished leaf-carved base, 27cm wide, c A Black Forest novelty mirror, carved as a dog peering over a shield shaped cartouche, gilt metal key hooks, 22cm high, c A Black Forest novelty table top lever-action nut cracker, carved and painted as a gentleman, he stands, smartly dressed in a waistcoat, over coat and spotted bow tie, 32cm high 3092 A Black Forest spirit barrel, surmounted by a stopper carved as a seated bear, enclosing a glass liner and pourer, 27cm high; a Black Forest carving, of a bear, 15cm long (2) 3093 A Black Forest table mirror, boldly carved with hanging game and fruiting vine, architectural cresting above a rectangular plate, 46cm high, 40cm wide, c A Black Forest type rounded rectangular musical cigarette box, oversailing hinged cover carved with alternating scrolls and devices, three-quarter pilaster frieze, plain to verso, skirted base, bun feet, 6cm high, 23.5cm wide, second quarter of the 20th century 3095 A brass dinner gong, as a bell, suspended within an architectural frame, rectangular mahogany base, 44.5cm high 3096 A bronze desk model, of a camel, rectangular marble base, 9.5cm wide 3097 A collection of 18th and 19th keys, various styles and sizes, the largest 16cm long 3098 A collection of 19th century Folk Art softwood decoy birds, various owls, game and water birds, one signed Julliene-Louis St. Christop***, the largest 33cm high 3099 A collection of 19th century playing cards, comprising part sets by Goodall & Son, London, examples of the Paris pattern, etc 3100 A Colonial folk art box, the loose-fitting cover boldly carved with a turtle, the sides with further animals and figures, 26.5cm wide, c A Colonial gourd drinking bowl, carved in shallow relief with fanciful birds amongst scrolling branches, 12cm wide, 19th century 3102 A Colonial novelty box or caddy, formed from the shell and plastron of a tortoise, hinged cover enclosing a lidded compartment, coromandel head and legs, mahogany lozenge shaped base inlaid with a chequered border and fan paterae, 29cm wide

7 3103 A Continental composition figure, of a vagabond, leaning on his staff, his other hand held out, 33cm high, probably Italian, 19th century 3104 A Continental dark patinated miniature bronze, of a rhinoceros, rectangular marble base, 6.5cm long 3105 A Continental gilt bronze and mother of pearl novelty trinket waiter, as a bear holding an oval tray, 11cm high 3106 A Continental terracotta novelty tobacco jar and cover, modelled as Dutch wet nurse and baby, 26.5cm high, c A Continental walnut bracket, carved in the manner of a medieval corbel with grotesque masks, flowering foliage and a vacant shield shaped cartouche, 12cm high 3108 A Copeland Parian ware library figure, of Field Marshall Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington ( ), oval base, 43cm high, impressed mark, c A Cornish serpentine table lamp, as a lighthouse, 35cm high, early to mid-20th century 3110 A Corsican gourd flask, engraved with a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte and inscribed Ajaccio, silvered metal mounts, chain and stopper, 6.5cm long, early 20th century 3111 A Derbyshire gritstone circular quirn, the reservoir with two dug-out carved holes, 19cm high, 29cm wide, 18th century or earlier 3112 A Dunhill Tinder Pistol table lighter, in the form of a flintlock pistol, marked 'DUNHILL TINDER PISTOL MADE IN ENGLAND PAT.19273/34, 14cm long Condition Report: The bridge is broken off but the piece is with the lot 3113 A Dutch/Flemish oak carving, of a lady carrying a laden basket, turned base, 31cm high, 19th century 3114 A family collection of 19th century Grand Tour souvenirs, comprising a patinated bronze study of Temple of Vespasian and Titus, 8.5cm high; a patinated bronze study of a Roman oil lamp, after the Antique, 8cm wide; a b/w photograph of an Ancient Greek Archaic marble sculpture, 24cm x 9cm; a 19th cen...[more] 3115 A faux marble composition bust, of a young beauty, waisted socle, ebonised base, 27cm high 3116 A folk art novelty inkwell, carved as the head of a bearded gentleman, hinged cover, 7.5cm high 3117 A French champleve enamel inkstand, urnular well with hinged cover, mirrored base with pen rest, leafy handles, decorated throughout with colourful flowers and scrolls, 16.5cm wide, c A George III brass bound mahogany octagonal cellaret, the hinged cover enclosing a zinc liner, brass handles, outswept moulded legs, 71cm high, 45cm wide, c A George III faux tortoiseshell work box, hinged cover, chamfered borders, scumbled overall, 27cm wide, c A George III gallery glass, turned handle, 28cm long, c A George III Gothick mahogany rectangular butler's flatware tray, of two divisions, centred by a scroll frieze and handle, brass strapwork to angles, skirted base, 18cm high, 40cm wide, c. 1770

8 3122 A George III mahogany boat shaped cheese coaster, shaped scroll ends applied with draught turned roundels, bun feet, 41cm wide, c A George III mahogany circular Lazy Susan, moulded oversailing dished top centred by a shell patera within alternating boxwood bands, pedestal socle, turned circular base, 16cm high, 53cm diam, c Condition Report: The shell patera probably a later 19th century embellishment. Some very light w...[more] 3124 A George III mahogany knife tray, shaped division with pierced handle, outswept borders, 37.5cm wide, c A George III mahogany wig stand, domed hemispherical rest, reeded and fluted support, urnular pedestal, turned spreading circular base, 34cm high, c Condition Report: Probable replacement mallet rest. The stand with mellowed and rubbed losses, and thus displaying well overall A George III satinwood adjustable easel reading stand, gilt brass strut and rests, 28cm wide, c A George III steel and mother of pearl combination pocket penknife and scissors, each handle enclosing a folding blade, 9cm long, early 19th century 3128 A gesso and gilt shop display or sign, as an elaborate oversize key, 48cm long 3129 A Gothic Revival gilt and polychrome decorated oak work box, hinged cover with blind tracery border, applied with panels of verse, flowers and scrolling leaves, skirted base, bracket feet, 27.5cm wide, c A Grand Tour composition medallic roundel, of the Coliseum, Rome, 7cm diam, ebonised circular frame Condition Report: Good, some light wear to frame A Grand Tour composition plaque, printed in monochrome with a frieze of Euterpe, Muse of Music, from an Ancient Greek sculptural frieze, 20.2cm x 17.5cm, rectangular moulded oak frame, 27.5cm x 25.5cm overall, early 20th century, label to verso Moorcroft Hand Made Pottery Condition Report: Generall...[more] 3132 A Grand Tour cut glass prismatic library obelisk, skirted pedestal base, 31cm high Condition Report: Good condition with just some light scratches to base A Grand Tour type marbled column, turned marble socle and base, 26cm high 3134 A Grand Tour type marbled column, turned marble socle and base, 32cm high 3135 A Grand Tour type reconstituted marble rectangular bas relief panel, depicting a bacchanalian scene with satyr, putti and goat, 12.5cm x 17cm 3136 A hardwood desk sculpture, carved as the head of a horse, rectangular base, 28cm high, first half 20th century 3137 A large 19th century composition garden gnome, he stands dressed in a work apron, typical red pointed hat, 55cm high 3138 A large 19th century dark patinated and polished bronze desk weight, as a recumbent lion, marble base, 22.5cm wide 3139 A large Austrian cold painted bronze, of a golden pheasant, 34cm long, c.1900

9 3140 A large Indian brass shaped circular tray, the centre engraved with dignitaries within a howdah astride an elephant, surrounded by a progressing, alternating floral outer and inner border, 71cm wide, c Condition Report: Good condition with slight wear and scratches, minor rubbing to engraving....[more] 3141 A large Islamic silvered wine ewer, profusely chased with stylised beasts, flowers and stiff foliage, serpent handle, S-shaped spout terminating in the head of a bird, spreading foot, 48cm high 3142 A large Victorian papier mâché oval tray, inlaid with abalone shell and painted in polychrome with colourful summer flowers, within a border of gilt scrolls and tendrils, 77cm wide, c A late 19th century brass novelty inkwell, as an elephant supporting a ball, hinged cover, spreading circular base, 15cm high, c A late 19th century Continental tin-glazed flask vase, decorated in the Urbino manner with an infant soldier, within a shaped reserve on bold cobalt blue ground, signed to base, 11.5cm high, c A late 19th century Folk Art pipe, the bowl carved as the head of a bearded gentleman, grimacing grotesquely, glass eyes, 65cm to tip of stem, c A late 19th century French brass novelty table vesta, as an uhlan helmet, hinged cover with striker to verso, 4.5cm high, marked Depose VB Paris, c A late 19th century French rosewood and marquetry inkstand, retailed by Guillou-Keredan, Paris, inlaid in the neoclassical taste with ribbon-tied floral sprays, later mounted with an associated campagna-shaped porcelain well, bun feet, 19.5cm wide 3148 A late 19th century mahogany Mah-Jongg set, bone and bamboo blocks and sticks, the cover with raised tablet, inlaid in boxwood and ebony, 25cm wide, c A late 19th century mahogany miniature chest, oversailing top above three long drawers, turned handles, 21.5cm high, c A late 19th century maritime folk art mahogany rectangular box, probably a sailor's valentine, hinged cover inlaid with anchors and heart motifs, chequered borders, shield shaped escutcheon, 36cm wide, c A late 19th century sailor's gambling game, Crown and Anchor, the green canvas board marked out with insignia and playing card suits, 45cm x 45cm, associated dice, leather shaker 3152 A late Medieval Nuremberg type wrought iron table top casket, rivetted borders, 21.5cm wide, c A late Victorian beaten brass box, hinged cover embossed with a three-masted ship, the front with inscription Victory, lion mask handles to sides, ball and claw feet, 21.5cm wide, c A late Victorian EPNS-mounted claret jug, influenced by the designs of Dr Christopher Dresser, quite plain, circular hinged cover, sinuous double C-scroll handle, conical glass reservoir, star cut base, 25cm high, Hukin & Heath, c A late Victorian morocco leather dispatch writing case, brass clasp, enclosing an arrangement of compartments, 31.5cm wide, c A late Victorian oak and brass correspondence rack, the mesh divisions with banners inscribed Letters, rectangular base, bun feet, 18cm wide, c.1900

10 3157 A late Victorian oak novelty humidor or table cabinet, as a safe, each door applied with a Royal coat of arms, escutcheon and aperture cover, enclosing one long above two short drawers, patent lock mechanism no. Rd56159, 25cm wide, c A late Victorian patent Instra travelling warmer, refill canister ensuite, Rd. no , morocco case, 14cm high, c patented by the 12th Earl of Dundonald the Instra formed part of a range of products marketed under the motto 'Warmth is Life' A late Victorian/Edwardian mahogany playing card box, The Sandringham Whist cabinet, by Charles Goodall & Son Ltd, London, hinged cover enclosing a lift-out tray, De La Rue cards and whist markers, 17cm wide, c A matched pair of late 19th century cut glass triangular desk obelisks, each painted in colourful polychrome enamels with country flowers, bevelled sides, one prism's frontal edge notch cut to simulate an urn on a pedestal, square bases, 17cm high, c *Please note amended catalogue description*a Victorian Gothic Revival limestone and composite statue, of Madonna and Child, after the 14th century French, canted rectangular base, 86cm high 3162 A mid 20th century steel yacht, 40cm wide 3163 A mid-20th century mahogany perpetual desk calendar, spreading rectangular base, 13.5cm high, c A Middle Eastern hardwood and mother-of-pearl marquetry Quran stand, typically carved in the Islamic taste with Arabic verse and stylized scrolls, 46cm high, c A Middle Eastern hardwood clock or sundial, circular register picked out in red, carved in the Islamic taste with Arabic script, 54cm wide 3166 A Middle Eastern marquetry hexagonal pedestal occasional table, inlaid in the Moorish taste with geometric motifs, cylindrical column, moulded base, sledge feet, 56cm high, 38.5cm diam 3167 A Modern Design nine-piece red celluloid and stainless steel gentleman's desk set, by Zeitgeist, comprising combination calendar timepiece, further timepiece, sellotape dispenser, pen stand with two pens en suite, desk letter knife, etc., boxed as two Condition Report: Generally good with very min...[more] 3168 A mother of pearl letter knife, shaped, carved and pierced haft, 17.5cm long 3169 A Museum composite fragmentary figure, of Rameses II, after the Ancient Egyptian, Musée du Louvre stamp, black marble base, 21cm high 3170 A museum type composition model, of a sphinx, rectangular base, 31.5cm wide 3171 A museum type Indian sandstone sculptural 'fragment', head and torso of a female deity, mounted for display, 88cm high overall 3172 A museum type verdigris patinated bronze model, of an Ancient Greek Corinthian helmet, marble base, 18.5cm high 3173 A Museum verdigris patinated composite study, of Isis Suckling Horus, after the Ancient Egyptian, Musée du Louvre stamp, 18.5cm high, black marble base 3174 A Museum-type plaster figural and hieroglyphic bas relief, after the Ancient Egyptian, display plinth, 13cm high overall 3175 A museum-type plaster library model, head of Eros, marked Antiksan, Turkye, 19cm high

11 3176 A Museum-type plaster study, of a figural bas relief, after the Ancient Egyptian, 10cm high, 12cm wide, perspex display stand 3177 A Museum-type verdigris patinated composition study, of Apollo, after the Ancient Roman, black marble base, 19.5cm high 3178 A Museum-type verdigris patinated composition, of Aphrodite, after the Ancient Greek, ebonised square base, 28cm high 3179 A novelty cold-painted casket, cast as an iron bound Nuremberg rectangular treasure chest, surmounted by a seated pirate, in traditional buccaneering dress, 16.5cm high, 14cm wide 3180 A novelty leather library model, of a hippopotamus, in the manner of Liberty & Co, inset eyes, 30cm long, 17cm high 3181 A novelty library book-shaped document box, applied with a gilt embossed leather spine, 31cm wide 3182 A painted softwood shop sign, as an oversize key, 55cm long 3183 A pair of late 19th century L. Lumley & Co Ltd pottery wine cellar bin labels, Port and Claret, 14cm wide, printed marks; another similar, by Farrow & Jackson of London & Paris, Champagne; etc (4) Condition Report: Crazing, light pitting and light wear to each. Claret with an overglazed chip but d...[more] 3184 A pair of 18th/early 19th century plaster relief portraits, Edward Bourne (Old Bourne, bricklayer at Etruria), and Josiah Wedgwood, after William Hackwood, oval, 16cm x 13cm, ebonised frames 3185 A pair of 19th century adjustable tripod candelabra, knop finials, bell shaped sconces, dished dip pans, twisted pillars, lion paw feet, 41cm high 3186 A pair of 19th century blued steel spectacles, green glass lenses, 12cm wide, leather case 3187 A pair of 19th century brass novelty condiments, salt and pepper, as watering cans, 6.5cm high; a 19th century brass and copper model of a pair of fire bellows, possibly an inkwell, 19cm long (3) 3188 A pair of 19th century dark patinated bronze and mother-of-pearl comports, dished shell tops with carved foliate borders, putto 'caryatids', tiered and graduated cylindrical bases, 20.5cm high, c A pair of 19th century dark patinated bronze figural candlesticks, each cast in the Rococo taste with a putto holding a fruiting vine, detachable nozzles, triform bases cast with further leaves and grapes, 26cm high, c A pair of 19th century gilt and dark patinated bronze figural candlesticks, each cast with a female caryatid, campana sconces, domed circular bases, 18.5cm high, c A pair of 19th century gilt bronze candlesticks, each cast as a crane, a lizard grasped in its beak, detachable nozzles, circular bases, 21cm high, c A pair of 19th century gilt wood looking glasses, oval plates, leafy scroll crestings and lotus borders, 33cm high, 23cm wide, c A pair of 19th century giltwood candlesticks, reel shaped sconces, broad drip pans, turned columns, square bases with bracket feet, 39.5cm high, c.1850

12 3194 A pair of 19th century Grand Tour alabaster chambersticks, each handle and stand carved as fruiting vine and wavy vine leaves, turned pedestal socles, 17.5cm long, c Condition Report: Some light chips and losses here & there. Overall fair to good condition A pair of Chinese polished bronze gu shaped beaker vases, cast in the Archaic taste with characters, lotus leaves and geometric motifs, six character marks, 26.5cm high, hardwood stands 3196 A pair of dark patinated bronze 'Grand Tour' chamber taper sticks, each cast with a crouching satyr, their curled tails as the handle, paw feet, 11cm high 3197 A pair of figural novelty floor standing 'blackamoor' waiters, each stands, in formal dress, holding out a copper tray, canted bases, 59cm high 3198 A pair of George III leather fire buckets, riveted copper rims and borders, strap carrying handles, 24.5cm high, early 19th century 3199 A pair of Indian brass incurved canted square trays or waiters, each centred by an open palm motif, on a ground pierced and chased with dense scrolling foliage, beaded borders, 28.5cm wide, c A pair of Indian dark patinated bronze fluted baluster ewers, chased with dense scrolling foliage, dragon handles, domed bases, 29.5cm high, 19th century 3201 A pair of Islamic Ottoman iron horse stirrups, silver damascened flowerhead and foliate scrolls, square loops, arched cresting, bowed boot plateaux pierced stylized motifs, 17cm high, 17.5cm wide, Turkey, early 19th century Condition Report: Structurally in good order with no splits or repairs. G...[more] 3202 A pair of late 19th century ambrotype, of an American lady and gentleman, folding press moulded cases, 11.5cm x 9cm, c A pair of Medieval limestone corbels, carved in the Romanesque taste with scrolling acanthus, 12cm high 3204 A pair of Middle Eastern circular tin-glazed dishes, decorated in the Iznik palette with stylized flowers, 13cm diam, c A pair of Middle Eastern Islamic silver and copper damascened brass vases, worked in the Cairo ware manner with Arabic script, scrolls and geometric motifs, spreading bases, 18cm high, early 20th century 3206 A pair of Regency brass candlesticks, in the Grecian Revival taste, oil lamp sconces, baluster supports terminating on a tiered plateau, lion paws, canted triangular base, ball feet, 10cm high, c A pair of Victorian equestrian mahogany wall brackets, each cresting carved and pierced as a horse and its foal, demi-lune plateaux, one-piece back and brackets with scrolls and trellis terminating in foliate clovers, 32cm high, 23cm wide, c Condition Report: Generally good condition with ligh...[more] 3208 A part-built model of a horizontal steam stationary engine, wooden base, 24.5cm wide overall 3209 A pewter oval barber's bowl, quite plain, touchmarks to verso, 28.5cm wide 3210 A plaster death mask, 24.5cm long 3211 A post- Regency japanned papier mache 'qalamdan' pen box, of Persian influence, decorated in polychrome with birds and summer flowers on a red ground, the sides with vignettes, 21cm long, c.1830

13 3212 A post-regency bronze pastille burner/chamberstick, pierced and embossed with Gothic tracery, scroll-capped handle, 9cm high, c A post-regency dark patinated bronze pocket watch stand, circular aperture crested by an eagle, above a dog, stepped rectangular base, 17.5cm high, c A rectangular wicker basket, the sides with bar supports, 41cm high, 68cm wide 3215 A Regency black-painted iron doorstop, cast as a sphinx rampant, Grecian wings, scrolling acanthus tail, canted base, 17.5cm high, c Condition Report: Generally good. Pitting, wear, some previous stable rusting - but only and displaying well A Regency bronze chamber stick, campana sconce, shaped circular base cast with acanthus buds and anthemions, conical snuffer, 7.5cm diam, c A Regency dark patinated bronze desk thermometer, cast as a Gothic ruin folly, rectangular base, 20cm high, c A Regency dark patinated bronze inkwell, cast as a swan, with neck craned to wing, naturalistically chased, shaped base, 11.5cm wide, c.1820 Condition Report: Good condition. Some pitting & light wear. Traces of recent polish A Regency glass urnular sweetmeat jar and cover, probably Irish, hobnail cut waist, flanked by alternating horizontal and wrythern dentil bands, faceted pedestal, square base, star cut to verso, 33cm high, c Condition Report: Generally good condition. The domed cover with two slight and stable...[more] 3220 A Regency glass urnular sweetmeat jar and cover, probably Irish, the waist cut with a band of alternating geometric patterns within circular and kite-shaped reserves, surmounted by a dentil border, the domed cover similarly cut, square pedestal base, star cut to verso, 37cm high, c Condition R...[more] 3221 A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry boat shaped inkstand, the central wafer box with loose-fitting cover, flanked by a pair of square glass wells, the base with a pen recess, profusely inlaid throughout in the boulle taste with scrolling acanthus and strapwork, 32cm wide, c A Renaissance Revival bronze 'Hemony' hand bell, cast in the 17th century Dutch manner with the head of a lady, putti, scrolling foliage and a date of 1569, 17cm high, 19th century 3223 A Renaissance Revival parcel-gilt dopper octagonal table dish, embossed with strapwork and set with turquoise and coloured cabachons, ebonised base, bun feet, 26.5cm wide, c A Rococo design giltwood hand mirror, carved with C-scrolls and acanthus, 42cm long 3225 A sailor's souvenir mother of pearl shell, pierced inscription From Port Blair, 15cm wide, c A set of early 20th century silver plated livery buttons, by Firmin & Sons, Strand, London, crested, 2.5cm diam, cased 3227 A set of fifteen Indian softwood and composition figures, of people engaged in daily life, the largest 8.5cm high; others (18) 3228 A set of four early 20th century softwood lures or decoys, each carved as a pigeon, 34cm long 3229 A set of four late 17th century oak rectangular panels, carved in relief with stylised tulips, 45cm x 29.5cm, c.1680; another, carved with a nulled frieze, 16.5cm x 56cm (5)

14 3230 A set of George III steel fire irons, comprising tongues, shovel and poker, spirally twisted stems, the shovel 79cm long, c A set of six gilt metal livery buttons, crested with a talbot passant, marked Extra Rich Quality, 3cm diam, cased 3232 A set of six Indian softwood miniature figures, of soldiers, comprising infantrymen and their elephant-mounted commanders, painted in polychrome, the tallest 6.5cm high, early 20th century 3233 A set of three mid-20th century churchwarden's clay pipes, stained green mouthpieces, each 47cm long, boxed en suite 3234 A late Victorian silver-plated rectangular desk stand, the plateau centred by a wafer box, flanked by a pair of mounted cut glass wells, the front with a dished pen tray and associated silver pen, the skirted base cast in the Rococo taste with a frieze of putti, cartouches, foliage and alternating C...[more] 3235 A silvered desk model, of a llama, marble base, 11.5cm high 3236 A South American softwood santos figure, carved as a Franciscan monk, rectangular base, 31cm high 3237 A substantial 19th century gilt spelter inkwell, cast as an Imperial eagle, hinged cover, domed base, 21cm high, c A substantial late 19th century brass bound oak jug, everted lip, loop handle, 50cm high, c A substantial Victorian mahogany letter rack, serpentine gallery above three terraced divisions, drawer to base, turned handles, single flush brass campaign handle to side,bun feet, 37cm high, 32cm wide, c A Syrian marquetry rectangular box, hinged cover, inlaid throughout with geometric motifs, 26cm wide, early 20th century 3241 A Tibetan Buddhist gau prayer box, chased with stylised lotus and scrolls, suspension loops, 11cm diam, 19th century 3242 A travelling chess set, turned pieces, hardwood box, the hinged cover inlaid with three horizontal bands, 12.5cm wide 3243 A Turkish enamel boat shaped pedestal bowl, typically decorated in polychrome with fanciful birds and scrolling foliage, domed oval foot, 26cm wide 3244 A verdigris patinated bronze square sundial, shaped gnomon, 12.5cm diam 3245 A Victorian Aesthetic Movement EPNS three-bottle tantalus, influenced by the designs of Dr Christopher Dresser, rounded square cut glass decanters and stoppers, associated contemporary EPNS ticket labels for Whiskey and Sherry, swing carrying handle, canted rectangular plateau, knopped columnar supp...[more] 3246 A Victorian brass counter push-bell, as a beehive, skirted circular base, 12cm high, c. 1900; a 19th century brass counter bell, spike finial, striking hammer, domed lotus base, 17cm high (2) Condition Report: Good condition with some light surface wear A Victorian brass desk inkwell,the spherical chamber supported by three seated hounds, circular base, polished wooden plinth, 18cm high overall, c A Victorian burr walnut rectangular games compendium, hinged cover applied with Gothic cut-card work, enclosing a pair of boxwood shakers, dice, draughts, chess pieces and playing boards, 30cm wide, c.1860

15 3249 A Victorian Cornish serpentine combination desk compass and thermometer, as a Doric column, arched scale inscribed J Prockter, Penzance, square base, 19cm high, c.1880 Condition Report: Slight nibbles to angles, some light surface scratches, however displaying and standing well A Victorian design miniature push-along carriage, spoked iron wheels, 41cm long 3251 A Victorian gilt bronze urn and cover, cast with bands of guilloché, acanthus and lotus, spreading circular foot with gadrooned border, marked Rd.21212, c.1885 Condition Report: Generally good condition with some wear and scratches. Minor dent to finial and the foot mildly askew A Victorian Gothic Revival oak looking glass, carved heraldic cresting above a blind tracery frieze and arched plate, 49cm high, c A Victorian Hinks's Patent No. 2 Duplex oil lamp, brass compressed bun-shaped reservoir, fluted column, domed lotus foot, marbled glass shade, black glass circular plinth base, 60cm high, c Condition Report: Overall in good condition. Recently cleaned. The shade probably an in-keeping replacem...[more] 3254 A Victorian mahogany rectangular money box or chest, oversailing hinged top with pierced coin deposit, boxwood lozenge escutcheon, skirted base, 9cm high, 16cm wide, c. 1860; a Neo-Gothic EPNS-mounted novelty oak table top money box, as a safe, 13cm high, c (2) Condition Report: Good conditio...[more] 3255 A Victorian morocco leather gentleman's miniature currency safe, retailed by Fuller, Marine Library, Ramsgate, rectangular door enclosing three drawers inscribed in gilt Notes, Gold and Silver, angular swan neck carrying handle, 15cm high, c A Victorian Neo-Gothic EPNS-mounted oak three-bottle oak tantulus, cylinder carrying handle with ball finials, each rounded square cut glass decanter and stopper with associated ticket labels for Port, Brandy and Scotch Whisky, velvet-lined interior plateaux, skirted base, 36.5cm high, 35.5cm wide,...[more] 3257 A Victorian oak rounded rectangular table plateau bijouterie cabinet, bevelled glazed plate, moulded border, scarlet velvet lined interior, detachable panel to base, rounded bracket feet, 60cm wide, c A Victorian red morocco leather games compendium, by Edwards & Jones, Regent St, London, hinged cover enclosing a fitted tray, cribbage boards, De La Rue whist markers and playing cards, 33cm wide, c A Victorian rounded rectangular walnut and glazed display case, with an arrangement of Classical, Medieval, Renaissance and 18th century wax and plaster impression of intaglios and seals, including mythological subjects, men of power and influence, armorial, allegorical etc., moulded floral cresting...[more] 3260 A Victorian walnut and ebonised combination inkstand and stationery box, arched carrying handle flanked by glass wells and pen recesses, the fall front enclosing correspondence divisions and a graduated pen rest, 34cm wide, c A Victorian Wilson's Patent silvered brass counter bell, by William Tonks & Sons, Birmingham, flowerhead push-button mechanism, domed bell, the base cast with a frieze of heraldic shields supported by lions rampant surmounted by a beaded border, outswept bracket feet with leafy bosses and scrolls, 1...[more] 3262 After Canova (19th century), an alabaster, Cleopatra Reclining, rose marble base, 22cm wide 3263 Agriculture/Farming - an unusual 19th century French sycamore double-sheep yoke, the arched shoulders centred by G.G. monogram, faintly carved with dentil bands, kites, stylized flowerheads and geometric motifs, leather strung joints, 107cm wide, 65cm drop, c Condition Report: Signs of previou...[more]

16 3264 Americana - a mid-20th century wooden ship's rivet or peg, from the Mayflower II, whittled and carved in the 17th century manner, naive octagonal head, 29.5cm long, c. 1955; a late 19th century mahogany compass, 15cm silvered register, hinged cover with hook-and-eye fastenings, 17 cm wide, c (...[more] 3265 An 18th century bone pommel, of small proportions, carved as the head of a bear, its mouth agape presenting teeth, 2.5cm high, c Condition Report: Two stable splits to pommel. Wear, loss to teeth and some rubbing An 18th century oak rectangular document box, hinged cover, skirted base, bracket feet, 39.5cm wide 3267 An 19th century German terracotta figure, of a gnome holding a foaming glass of beer, seated on an oversize wooden kitchen chair, 29cm high overall, c An Aesthetic Movement bronze inkstand, in the Chinese taste, hinged cover crested by a temple lion finial, the oval base with pierced division, cast overall with leafy prunus, 21cm wide, c An Anglo-Indian sandalwood rectangular visiting card case, carved overall with bands of stylised lotus, 10cm long, c An arrangement of Grand Tour plaster intaglios and wax seal impressions, 14cm x 12cm 3271 An arrangement of Grand Tour plaster intaglios, 12cm x 10cm overall, rosewood frame 3272 An arrangement of Grand Tour plaster intaglios, 22cm x 15cm overall, ebonised frame 3273 An arrangement of Grand Tour plaster intaglios, oval, 16.5cm x 11.5cm overall 3274 An Art Deco gilt metal mounted ebonised cigarette dispenser, hinged cover applied with a square cartouche depicting a gentleman enjoying his pipe, derived from an early woodblock, enclosing a spring loaded mechanism with provision for forty five cigarettes, 16cm wide, c An Art Deco silver mounted white onyx table cigarette box, hinged cover enclosing twin compartments, 18cm wide, London An Australian bone cabinet carving, of a kangaroo, 6.5cm long, c An Austrian cold painted bronze, of a bear cub, he stands, on hind legs, domed marble base, 12cm high 3278 An Austrian cold painted bronze, of a cock pheasant, 19cm long, marked Austria, c An Austrian cold painted bronze, of a duck, 7.5cm long, c An Austrian cold painted bronze, of a lion, prowling, 8.5cm long 3281 An early 19th century black basalt profile bust, of a statesman, in profile and fully turned to sinister, draped in the classical taste, fluted yellow velvet ground, ebonised frame, 15cm x 12.5cm Condition Report: Bust good. Wear to frame. Overall fair condition An early 19th century bronze circular box, the cover embossed with a titled portrait of the Prince Regent, to verso Chronology of the Sovereigns of England, formerly containing a set of paper discs, 4.5cm diam, c.1815

17 3283 An early 19th century brown jasperware profile roundel, of Napoleon Bonaparte, bust-length, fully turned to dexter, wearing general's uniform, ebonised circular frame, 7.5cm diam Condition Report: Good condition. Light loss to frame 3284 An early 19th century cattle horn gentleman's pocket lens, 9cm wide (folded) 3285 An early 19th century Central American hardwood side chair, of Spanish Colonial influence, shaped ladder back, rawhide seat, the stretchers with visible construction, 85cm high, New Mexico; another, similar (2) For a similar example see: Vedder (Alan C.), Furniture of Spanish New Mexico, revised edi...[more] 3286 An early 19th century Chinese Export mother-of-pearl paper knife, carved in relief with a vertical panorama of traditional figures, huts, blossoming prunus and foliage, contemporaneous silver-coloured metal collar repair, 19.5cm long, Canton, c An early 19th century gilt bronze novelty inkstand, cast as a crocodile, hinged cover enclosing a pair of porcelain lined wells, nib wipe and compartment, 26cm long, c An early 19th century Italian Grand Tour serpentine ink well, as an Ancient Classical oil lamp, flying scroll handle terminating in a horse's head, domed cover carved with borders of acanthus, above an ox head mask, paw feet, 17cm wide, c An early 20th century adjustable hat block or stretcher, widening domed 'head', ivorine register delineated in inches, screw mechanism, rounded rectangular stained pine base, 35cm high, 30cm wide Condition Report: Scuffs and wear throughout, particularly to base, commensurate with age and use. The...[more] 3290 An early 20th century adjustable hat block or stretcher, widening domed 'head', ivorine register delineated in inches, screw mechanism, rounded rectangular stained pine base, 35cm high, 30cm wide 3291 An early 20th century boat builder's half block model, the parquetry hull of laminate construction, canted rectangular mount, 65cm wide 3292 An early 20th century conch shell cameo lamp, carved with Euterpe, Muse of Music and Song, gilt-metal base cast with winged monpodia, 23cm high 3293 An early 20th century E.P.N.S hunting or travelling refreshment suite, comprising a glass flask and a graduated pair of tapered cylindrical beakers, stacking for the pocket, 10cm high overall, kid leather case, c An early 20th century Eastern European softwood figure, carved as an elderly workman, picked out in coloured pigment, 10.5cm high; a similar carving of a peasant girl, possibly Ukrainian; etc (3) Condition Report: Losses to boy's hat and feet. The others good with wear and rubbing to pigment An early 20th century Egyptian fez, embroidered and appliqué in gilt and silvered threads, Rameses (Hotel?), sword, Islamic star and crescent, pharaoh mask, black tassel, 19cm high, c An early 20th century French gunsmith's exhibition display arsenal, Cartoucherie Française, Société Anonyme, Capital de Francs Rembourse, Siège Social 8 & 10 Rue Bertin Poirée, Paris, Douilles de Chasse, the blue-velvet lined arrangement comprised of annotated rows of shotgun catridges, bu...[more] 3297 An early 20th century gilt metal novelty photograph frame, as a Neo-Classical picture frame on an easel, ribbon cresting, 16cm high, c An early 20th century hardwood inkwell, lift-off globular cover, circular base, 10cm high; an Edwradian mahogany and marquetry inkstand, inlaid with batwing paterae, glass well, 12cm wide, c.1905 (2)