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Click here to subscribeA George III Messenger's BadgeKing's Messenger's Badge, G.III.R. pattern, an oval Badge, formed of a crowned garter including motto, within this a polychrome Royal Coat of Arms under glass cover, with cypher above, English rose and Scottish thistle at edges, 110mm x 55mm, with appendant greyhound, Badge silver-gilt, the reverse with hallmarks and maker's initials 'WP', greyhound in silver, with fittings for wearing, very fine…
Latvia, Republic, Order of Viesturs, Civil Division, 5th Class Knight's breast Badge, 62mm including coat of arms suspension x 43mm, silver and enamel, by V. Millers, Riga, hallmarks and maker's mark to reverse of coat of arms suspension, enamel cracks on one reverse arm, otherwise good very fine, scarce…
A rare post-war K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Constable 1st Class E. B. O'Regan, New South Wales Police Force, who was shot while confronting armed robbersKing's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Gallantry, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Const. 1/Cl. Edward B. O'Regan, N.S.W. Police Force), in its Royal Mint case of issue, official naming on pre-prepared ground, extremely fineK.P.M. London Gazette 29 August 1947.Edward Bernard O'Regan was born on 15 August 1916 and joined the New South Walers Police Force as a Constable in July 1939. A native of Lithgow in N.S.W., he was described on his enlistment papers as standing at 6.1 feet and weighing nearly 12 stone.By the time of his K.P.M.-winning exploits in May 1946, he was still serving as a Constable, but he was about to receive accelerated promotion to Constable 1st Class. And of those gallant deeds, his service record states:'Specially commended for the very fine policeman ship and conspicuous bravery displayed when, in company with Constable A. E. Gilchrist, the arrest was affected of an armed bandit, M. J. Delaney, at Harris Park on 23 May 1946, and also in connection with the attempted apprehension of two offenders who were disturbed when about to break into the Cabramatta Post Office at 2 a.m. on 30 May 1946. Promoted to Constable 1st Class as on, from 23 May 1946, and submission made for the award of the King's Police and Fire Services Medal 'for Gallantry' in accordance with the recommendation of the appraisement committee.'Of the incident at Cabramatta - and under the headline 'Two More Police Shot; Big Manhunt' - a local newspaper takes up the story:'The men shot were detectives Regan and Gilchrist. They disturbed the men at the back of Cabramatta Post Office. The men fired shots and wounded both detectives. The wounds were not serious.The men ran across to a black sedan car, in which they drove off at high speed towards Fairfield. All police cars in the metropolitan area were posted to a search for the sedan. Detectives were called from their beds in all parts of the metropolitan area.Detectives Regan and Gilchrist, though wounded, joined in the hunt. Later, however, both detectives had to abandon the hunt and seek treatment at Parramatta Hospital. Regan was shot in the thigh, but the nature of Gilchrist's injuries were not known at 3 a.m. today.The sedan in which the men made their getaway was stolen in Newtown earlier in the night.One of the men was wearing a blue suit. A pocket was torn from his coat during a struggle with the detectives.Three detectives have been shot in two days. On Tuesday night Detective Sergeant Wilson was shot while in plain clothes room of Darlinghurst Police Station.'O'Regan, who was duly recommended for the K.P.M. for Gallantry, resigned from the N.S.W. Police Force in August 1947. He died at Parramatta in July 1967; sold with copied service record and newspaper reports.…
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'After some delay...a letter was received on Tuesday from Sir George explaining that the claim of the old Peninsular veteran had been doubly recognised; with the sanction of H.R.H, the Queen has been informed through Sir Henry Ponsonby of Captain Gammell's case, and Her Majesty was so interested in it that she decided to present to the veteran her Jubilee medal, in addition to the Peninsular medal...Those who know what a staunch supporter of the Throne and Constitution he has always been, as well as a brave officer in his younger days, will heartily congratulate him on the double honours he has received, especially his kind recognition by the Queen' (Bath Chronicle & Weekly Gazette, Thursday 28 September 1893, refers)The historically fascinating and unique Peninsular War and Queen Victoria Jubilee pair awarded to Captain J. Gammell, late 59th, 92nd and 61st regiments of Foot, who was almost certainly the last surviving British Officer of the Peninsular War and who claimed his campaign Medal in 1889 - an astonishing 75 years after the battle in which he participated and such a remarkable circumstance that The Queen herself then commanded that he should also be awarded her Jubilee MedalMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Nive (Ensign, James Gammell. 59th Foot.), this officially named in the style of the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89; Jubilee 1887, silver, unnamed as issued, mounted together upon a silver bar for wear, on their original ribands and contained within a bespoke fitted leather case by Mallett, Goldsmith, Bath, the top lid tooled in gilded letters stating: Presented by Command of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Capt. James Gammell, late 92nd, 61st and 59th Regiments, when in his 93rd year, 9 March 1889., traces of old lacquer, otherwise about extremely fine (2)James Gammell, second son of Lieutenant-General Andrew Gammell and Martha Stageldoir, was born in London on 3 January 1797. Scion of an old Scottish family, his father enjoyed a long (if undistinguished) military career and appears to have been a personal friend of H.R.H. the Duke of York; it is he who may have been responsible for the elder Gammell's appointment to the socially-prestigious 1st Foot Guards in September 1803.On 29 September 1813, young James Gammell was commissioned Ensign (without purchase) in the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot (London Gazette, 2 October 1813, refers). The 2nd Battalion of the 59th had already seen its fair share of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, having been in Spain in 1808 and 1809 before being re-deployed on the disastrous Walcheren Campaign. Returning home, in 1812 the unit was sent back to the Iberian Peninsula where they participated in most of the final battles of that campaign including Vittoria (June 1813); Nivelle (November 1813) and the Nive (December 1813). Gammell clearly must have joined his regiment in the summer or autumn of that year, as his single-clasp Medal attests; for his first (and indeed only) major battle he must have seen a significant amount of fighting as the 59th suffered casualties of some 159 men killed and wounded. The regiment returned home at the conclusion of hostilities, and Gammell is next noted as being promoted into the Sicilian Regiment on 27 April 1815 (London Gazette, 6 May 1815, refers).Remaining in the peacetime Army, like many young junior officers Gammell moved through several different units over the next few years. The Sicilian Regiment may have offered the chance for some interesting soldiering, but it is unlikely he ever spent time with them as on 1 June the same year he transferred (still as Lieutenant) into the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. Likely with them on garrison duty in Jamaica from 1816-22 on 21 August 1823 he moved again, this time to the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot - but again still as a Lieutenant. In 1825 he was promoted to Captain in the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) by purchase (London Gazette, 14 May 1825, refers) - but yet again he was not destined to remain long in his regiment as a mere five months later the London Gazette carries another entry (dated 22 October) stating that he had retired on 6 October that year.It is quite likely that, in reality, Gammell had no need to be a soldier as he was an independently wealthy man. In 1816, soon after his father's death, his grandfather purchased an agricultural estate for him and, though the two were later to fall out over the subject of Gammell's marriage to a Miss Sydney Holmes, the estate ensured he was to receive a steady source of income for him and his family for the rest of his life. Marrying Miss Holmes on 21 September 1825, the couple went on to have no less than ten children and in 1834 the Gammell family moved to Edinburgh before relocating to Bath in 1856-57 and taking up residence at 16 Grosvenor Place. Here Gammell was to remain until his death on 23 September 1893 at the remarkable age of 96, which makes him quite likely the last surviving British officer to have participated in the Peninsular War - a fact supported by several primary and secondary sources, the latter including a reference in the Journal of the Orders and Medals Research Society (March 2009) and the book Wellington's Men Remembered: A Register of Memorials to Soldiers who Fought in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. He was interred at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath, and the occasion included his coffin being conveyed to the site in a closed hearse, covered in a Union Jack, and a wreath stating: 'In kindly remembrance of the last of the Peninsular officers.'However, his story does not end here, as just a few years previously he became the subject of a remarkable tale which led to the award of two medals - the first of which he had earned as a 17-year-old Ensign in the 59th Foot all those years ago. The 'Bath Chronicle' takes up the story:'Captain James Gammell, the only surviving officer of the British Army which fought in the Peninsular War, died on Saturday last at 16, Grosvenor Place, Bath, where he had resided for many years...By his death the work of charity in the neighbourhood of Larkhall loses a generous friend, the Conservative cause one of its most ardent supporters, and the Queen one of the most loyal and devoted of her subjects. His loyalty and attachment to her Majesty was one of the dominant features of Captain Gammell's character and his enthusiasm was evidenced during the celebration of the Royal Jubilee in 1887. Flags were liberally displayed at his residence, and the letters "V.R." in gas jets, with a shield bearing the Royal arms, and the motto "Tria in juncta uno - Quis separabit." ...In March, 1889, the Bath Chronicle thus described how Captain Gammell received the Peninsular medal and the Queen's Jubilee medal: -A curious and gratifying incident has just occurred, which for the credit of all concerned is worth recording. At the latter end of December Colonel Balguy happened to be at the National Provincial Bank, and a casual remark made by him led a venerable gentleman near to say that it was just 75 years ago that he donned the red coat. Surprised at the communication, Colonel Balguy rejoined "You must have been in the Peninsula." "I was at Bayonne in 1814, when the French made their sortie," replied the stranger. "Then you have a medal?" He explained that he never had one nor had he applied for one, and in reply to further questions, stated that he was an Ensign in the 59th Regiment, and retired as a Captain from the Gordon Highlanders in 1825. The conversation again turned upon the medal, and after some hesitation he accepted Colonel Balguy's o…
The outstanding lifesaving group of five awarded to Stephen Renforth, who is said to have rescued 62 lives from the Tyne, the Clyde and in North America - he was coined 'A Gateshead Hero'Royal Humane Society, small bronze Medal (successful), with Second and Third Award clasps, 26th Jany. 1895, 13 June 1899, complete with bronze brooch bar (Stephen Renforth, 5th August 1890); Tynemouth Extension Medal, silver, rev. inscribed, ‘Presented to Stephen Renforth on the 7th August 1895 for saving life from drowning’, with semi-circular attachment allowing the medal to be rotated, this attached to an ornamental scroll, with clasp inscribed, ‘Presented by Jos. Cowen, Aug. 2 1895’; Life Saving Medal, circular, engraved, obv. Gateshead coat-of-arms; rev. inscribed, ‘Presented to Stephen B. Renforth of Gateshead by numerous subscribers, for his Heroic Conduct in Saving Twelve Lives, July 1890, John Lucas, Mayor of Gateshead’, 44mm., silver; Life Saving Medal, ‘shield-shaped’ surmounted by a lion, engraved, obv. with the cypher ‘S.R.’; rev. inscribed, ‘Presented to S. Renford (sic) by Joseph Cowen, M.P. for saving E. Dixon from drowning , and a purse of £10.0.0, 1895’, 49 x 32mm., silver; Life Saving Medal, cross, engraved, obv. inscribed, ‘Presented to S. Renforth by the Mayor of Gateshead, Mr P. Finn’; rev. inscribed, ‘For saving the life of a boy named Fisher, 15th Aug. 1899’, 41 x 36mm., silver and gold, hallmarks for Birmingham 1903, with silver brooch bars, good very fineR.H.S. Bronze Medal awarded in 1890 (R.H.S. Case No. 25070), Renforth performed a successful rescue at Gateshead on 5 August 1890.1st Clasp awarded in 1895 (R.H.S. Case No. 27537):‘At great personal risk, rescued P. Burke from drowning in the Tyne, at Gateshead, on 26th January 1895’.2nd Clasp awarded in 1899 (R.H.S. Case No. 30122):‘On the 13th June 1899, a child fell into the Tyne at Newcastle, the depth at the time being 12 feet. Renforth, who was in bad health at the time, plunged in from the quay and, at great risk, supported it till a boat came. When the boat came it was pulled right over Renforth, cutting his head open, and he was taken from the water in an exhausted state’.Stephen Renforth was born in Gateshead, Tyneside in 1852. During his life as a waterman, he gained the enviable reputation as a lifesaver and was reputed to have saved 62 lives, 46 of which were from the Tyne. It was at the age of 12 that he rescued the first of many; jumping into the Tyne and rescuing a boy who had fallen in near the Redheugh Bridge. He received the Royal Humane Society Medal in bronze in 1890 for a rescue at Gateshead and was to receive two clasps to the Medal for rescues at Gateshead and Newcastle in 1895 and 1899 respectively. At the first presentation of the Tynemouth Medals made on 7 August 1895 by the Mayor of Newcastle, Alderman W. Stephenson and Joseph Cowen, M.P., three medals were presented and the names of the recipients, numbered in order, were entered in the “Book of Heroes” - that of Stephen Renforth was the second name entered. In his latter years Renforth became blind and the Newcastle Temperance Society and some friends presented him with an organ with the object of providing him a livelihood by playing in the streets. This he played on the streets of Newcastle until his death in 1910. In addition to the above, Renforth was awarded three Royal Humane Society Certificates.…
Newcastle & Northumberland Volunteer Corps Medal, silver, 47mm, with raised leaf wreath, obverse engraved with coat of arms of a division of the Bell family, reverse engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Col. Bell. M.P. of the N.N.V.C. for the Second best Ball Practice at the Target won by Corporal Bugle Josh Ransom. 5 Oct. 1839.', fitted with straight bar suspension, last two letters of the christian name heavily scratched, otherwise with light toning very fineA similar example was sold by Corbitts (Sale 32, Lot 2) given to a Henry Ransom.…
A fine Georgian portrait miniature of a potentially-identified junior British infantry officer, circa 1814Portrait miniature, likely gouache on ivorine, of a youthful infantry officer in the British Army, facing half-right wearing a red coat with green facings, a single gold epaulette to the right shoulder, gold buttons and lacing to the buttonholes, and a white leather crossbelt with an oval plate bearing a Crown and numerals '49' in silver, faced with glass and contained within an old and extremely decorative gilded frame set with a floreate pattern, the reverse with traces of its original paper backing, the reverse of the portrait bearing the handwritten text in ink: 'Pinxit 1824' and a (now illegible) name and London address, the portrait proper measuring 67mm x 88mm, including frame overall 250mm x 270mm, some minor chipping to gilding on frame, otherwise good very fine and a most attractive imageThe sitter is likely Captain Harcourt Morton, who on 15 October 1814 married Martha Gammell, sister of Ensign James Gammell. Morton's military career encompassed commissioned service in the 14th, 49th, and 85th regiments of Foot and action in both the Peninsular War at the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro (May 1811), and in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Chrystler's Farm (11 November 1813). Morton retired as a Major, claimed a Military General Service Medal with two clasps for the above-mentioned battles (a unique combination) as a Lieutenant in the 85th Foot, and died on 4 June 1854 at the age of 68.…
A group of gentlemen's jewellery and items, to include a locket pendant, tested as approximately 9ct gold, a 9ct gold Mercedes Benz stick pin, London 1994, an enamel 'Quartus' stick pin, with base metal pin, an enamel West Ham coat of arms plaque, both tested as approximately 9ct gold, a gold-filled United States Air Force pin, a gilt metal open faced top wind pocket watch, a loose rectangular carved carnelian tablet, a loose circular paste tablet, and a group of base metal dress studs and cufflinks9ct gold gross 26.70g (qty)Condition ReportOne faux pearl deficient to cufflinks.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.
Joan Hassall (British, OBE 1906-1988) A group of three woodblock prints, signed in pencil, titled 'Highland Mary, 8 x 8.5cm, 'The Highland Widow's lament' 6 x 8cm, 'Willie Brewed a Peck o'Maut', 10 x 11cm; with a further woodblock print by George Mackley titled, 'The Creek' signed in pencil, numbered edition 15/75, 9.5 x 11.5cm; and an etching by Bert Cobb of a Flat Coat Retriever with Spaniel, 30 x 25.5cm, unframed (5)
TWO LORD CHANCELLOR'S PURSES 19th century, each front decorated in stumpwork with gilt metal thread and a crimson velvet ground, both bearing the royal coat of arms within a border of alternating masks and flowers, 45cm x 42cm (2)Provenance: John Singleton Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863).Note: The Lord Chancellor's purse (or 'burse') was used to carry the Great Seal of the Realm. The Great Seal was impressed into wax on documents which had the Royal assent. The use of the purse can be traced as far back as the end of the 13th century. It was carried before the Lord Chancellor in procession on State occasions.The purse was finely made and replaced each year, with the previous year's purse always given to the Chancellor's wife.
CEREMONIAL AX OF SAXON MINERS | GERMANY (SAXONY), GERMAN | Country: Germany (Saxony) | Date: 19th century | Condition: Traces of corrosion on the blade, surface patina on the handle corresponding to the age of the object | Lot information | Decorative Axe of Saxon miners. Wrought iron blade with a decorative cross-section. The handle is richly inlaid with carved bone, decorated with depictions of the Saxon coat of arms, heraldic and mining motifs, including figures of miners, tools and symbols associated with mining. | Dimensions | Length: 810 mm | Weight: 1,8 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
FANG "WEYERSBERG, KIRSCHBAUM & CIE (WKC)" | CENTRAL EUROPE / GERMANY (SOLINGEN), GERMAN | Country: Central Europe / Germany (Solingen) | Date: end of the 19th century | Marking: Weyersberg, Solingen (blade) Crest with rampart and letter F (blade), 96 bar. | Manufacturer: Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) | Condition: No sheath | Lot information | A fang probably from the equipment of a sniper formation, made at the end of the 19th century. The manufacturer is the renowned company Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC), Solingen. The blade is marked Weyersberg, Solingen, complete with a coat of arms with a castle wall and the letter F. The number 96 is stamped on the crossbar. | Dimensions | Length: 705 mm | Blade: 572 x 32 mm | Weight: 620 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
SABER FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY MODEL 1877 | AUSTRIA, AUSTRIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1877 | Country: Austria | Date: 1877 - 1918 | Marking: V. CS. 747 (blade ricochet on the left, it is the unit marking), Hungarian coat of arms (blade ricochet on the right) | Condition: No scabbard, traces of corrosion on the blade and basket, worn leather on the handle | Lot information | Austrian saber model 1877, intended for mounted artillerymen. According to the marking "V. CS. 747" on the left side of the blade, this weapon was used in the Hungarian part of the monarchy. The Hungarian coat of arms is depicted on the right side of the blade. No sheath. There are traces of corrosion on the blade and basket, the handle has worn leather. | Dimensions | Length: 805 mm | Blade: 661 x 31 mm | Weight: 790 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
HUNTING FANG | EUROPE, EUROPEAN | Country: Europe | Date: 20th century | Marking: Jagen und Lieben thür manchen getrieben (blade) | Condition: Small areas of blackened corrosion on the blade | Lot information | A hunting fang with a richly carved bone handle, topped with a man's head (perhaps the owner, donor or important person). The owner's coat of arms is located on the shield. The blade bears the inscription "Jagen und Lieben thür manchen getrieben" There are small areas of blackened corrosion on the blade. | Dimensions | Length: 665 mm | Blade: 530 mm | Weight: 710 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
AN OAK STRONG BOX EARLY 18TH CENTURY twin hasp locks, and with traces of original black painted scrollwork decoration, inscribed with a Coat of Arms and dated 170528.5cm high, 54cm wide, 32.5cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some chips, splits and losses, please see images Historic signs of old worm to the underside Key present and functioning Original hardware, though one hinge possibly replaced, please see images Hidden interior compartment ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
FOLLOWER OF JONATHAN RICHARDSON PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN A RED COAT Oil on canvas, in a feigned oval 75 x 61.5cm (29½ x 24 in.) In an 18th Century frame Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Please Note: All Lots In This Auction Are Not Available To View Unexamined out of glazed frame. Light surface dirt. Dust and fragments of paper are present between the sheet and the glass, likely caused by a previous unframing.High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER SP10 3SA. Condition Report Disclaimer
▲ Edouard Léon Cortès (French, 1882-1969) Boulevard de la Madeleine, le Soirsigned 'EDOUARD CORTES' l.r., oil on board22 x 27.5cmSold subject to authentication from the Comité Edouard Cortès.Condition ReportFramed: 39 x 44cmThere is a faint, very light horizontal scratch running through the centre, possibly a fine hairline split in the board, please refer additional condition images. There is no evidence of a crack to the reverse of the board. The work appears to be in otherwise good condition. Examined under UV light no retouching shows. The female figure in the lower left corner has a pink coat which fluoresces orange, however this is believed to be due to the colour of the paint used, rather than later overpainting.
A rare and striking Louis Paul Jonas Studios wildlife sculpture depicting a leopard in mid-pounce, ambushing a bongo. This dynamic and highly detailed sculpture captures the raw intensity of a predator-prey encounter, showcasing the exceptional artistry of Louis Paul Jonas (1894-1971), a renowned American sculptor celebrated for his wildlife and natural history works. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to anatomical accuracy, the sculpture features a finely painted leopard with a realistically patterned coat, muscular tension, and an expressive face. The bongo is rendered with lifelike grace, its alert posture and textured fur emphasizing the moment of dramatic tension. The piece is mounted on a custom wooden base with a textured ground cover, adding depth to the scene. Signed "Paul Jonas Studios" and marked as a limited edition (LE #85/400). His work remains highly regarded in natural history institutions and private collections worldwide.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 13.5"L x 7.5"W x 14.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Minor crimp in leopard tail.
Striking bronze and alabaster sculpture attributed to J.B. Hirsch, featuring a seated pirate figure with a detailed tricorn hat, buttoned coat, and high boots. The expressive carved celluloid face adds depth and realism, a signature characteristic seen in early 20th-century decorative sculptures. The figure is crafted with bronze-clad detailing and rests on a polished alabaster base, enhancing its sculptural presence. The underside is marked "Italy 1495". A captivating piece with Art Deco influences, ideal for collectors of maritime and historical sculptures.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"L x 6.25"HCondition: Age related wear.
SIR GODFREY KNELLER (GERMAN 1646 - 1723) PORTRAIT OF WHITLOCKE BULSTRODE (1652 - 1724) Oil on canvas, oval Inscribed with the sitter's name and that of his father (centre left), initialled (lower left); further inscribed (verso) 76 x 62.5cm (29¾ x 24½ in.)Provenance: Sale, Christie's, London, 15 July 1988, lot 74 (as part lot) Sale, Christie's, London, The Interior Sale, 26 November 2006, lot 115 Condition Report: The canvas has been lined, cleaned and varnished. Stretcher marks visible. Light craquelure throughout however the paint surface appears stable. Light rubbing and abrasions to the framing edges. Inspection under UV light reveals a surface scratch (approx. 20cm) to the lower left corner which has been in-filled. Another similar surface scratch can be seen running from the sitter's coat diagonally up to his chest (approx. 15cm). It is presumed that there may be some further light retouching, however the heavy varnish prevents a comprehensive reading of the canvas.The work with conjoined initials 'GK' (lower left).Please note Dreweatts cannot be held responsible for any damage to frames and therefore cannot commend on their condition.Country of origin: England (UK) Condition Report Disclaimer
ENGLISH SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, WEARING A BLUE COAT Oil on canvas, feigned oval 74 x 59cm (29 x 23 in.)Provenance: Bought by the current owner from a house in East Claydon, Buckinghamshire, in 1967 Condition Report: The canvas has been relined. Damages are present to the edges, mostly caused by the abrasions with the frame. UV light reveals a few retouches to the cheek and slight dotted restorations to the forehead of the sitter, and an unevenly applied cloudy varnish across the whole surface. Otherwise, the picture appears to be in good condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
ENGLISH SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, WEARING A BROWN COAT Oil on canvas 74 x 61cm (29 x 24 in.) Condition Report: The canvas has been relined. Slight craquelure across which accentuates in the section of the hand. UV light reveals a a 3 cm ling retouch in the background to right of the sitter's head, and various retouches to the edges of the canvas, where there has been some paint loss caused by the relining. Otherwise, the picture appears to be in good condition and presents no further evident signs of restorations. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Meissen figure of an explorer 20th century, Cris de Paris Series, modelled wearing a hat, brown coat and trousers, incised to base 73099 blue crossed sword marks,17cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportGood condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
A Meissen group King August III of Poland on horseback 20th century, by Friedrich Elias Meyer, wearing a red frock coat and tricorn hat, holding a scroll, heighted in gilt, incised 1796 with blue crossed swords mark,28cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportChip to one ear of horse otherwise good condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
Meissen A Marcolini period tea bowl, ribbed, with gilt decoration to the exterior,6cm diametera teacup and saucer19th century, each with a painted coat of arms, crossed sworders mark, with the numeral 9saucer 13cm diameter (3)Provenance: The David and Sarah Battie Collection.Condition ReportMarcolini, minor rubbing to giltteacup and saucer, both damaged, with rivited repairsPlease see additional images.
A Meissen group depicting a regal couple 20th century, modelled as man and woman holding hands with coat of arms beside, incised 70709 with blue crossed swords mark,20cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportGood condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
A Meissen group Czarina Elizabeth on horseback 20th century, after Johann Joachim Kandler, wearing a green frock coat with sword in her hand on a rearing white horse, incised with crossed swords mark, 26.5cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Condition ReportGood condition with no visible restoration cracks or breaks
Large Faenza Ceramic Plate, with multiple bombed border, deepened fluted centre richly painted with lions, horses, angels, birds, flowers and other coat of arms symbols. In the centre coat of arms with shield with two stars. Multicoloured painted. Glazed. The underside withe glazed. Possibly 16/17th Century. Diameter 45 cm.