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Click here to subscribeA collection of glazed earthenware jars and covers, 19th century, Scottish, comprising a large barrel shaped example, inscribed 'Lentils', probably Morrison and Crawford, Rosslyn Pottery, Kirkcaldy, with a mottled glaze, another smaller, inscribed 'Tea', and two money banks, one with finial and inscribed 'For a Good Boy', largest 15cm diameter 19cm high (6)Provenance: York's Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk.Condition ReportLosses and chips to the glaze of the trim of the tea barrel jar.
A George III chinoiserie birdcage, late 18th century, the pagoda-shaped cage with a turned finial, two mahogany feeders, a perch and swing, over a banded mahogany base with turned faux bells and finials,40cm wide24cm deep50cm highProvenance: Turpin's Antiques, Hungerford, Berkshire, purchased 5 June 1998;the Bunny Campione Collection.Condition ReportModerate scuffs, splits and knocks throughout. Structurally stable. Images uploaded.
A Louis XVI-style giltwood pier mirror, late 19th/early 20th century, French, with an elaborate foliate crest set between a pair of urn finials, with further neoclassical decoration to the frame, surrounding a rectangular glass plate,122cm wide 190cm highCondition ReportRight-hand finial is broken and loose. Further small breaks and losses to the frame but overall appears stable. Rubbing, wear, and loss to gilding in places. General wear and light mottling to plate.
A Herend 'Queen Victoria' porcelain part dinner service, 20th century, Hungarian, each with painted and gilt-heightened decoration with stylised peony flowers and butterflies, blue printed and impressed marks to base,tureen 30cm wide21cm deep20cm high (111)Condition ReportOverall the service is in very good condition with no major damages or defects. There are a few tiny chips to flowers - see images. There may be slight traces of age and use as these are pre-owned, such as surface scratches and light wear to gilding and paintwork, but nothing that is strikingly obvious to us.1 x tureen and cover - no notable issues - etched number underneath EN4OHY1 X twin handled circular dish10 x dinner plates - rubbing to gilding and light wear to decoration 1 x teapot - small nibbles to flower finial - light wear3 x milk jug 12 x medium plates - light wear 18 x side plates - some yellow markings/ light wear to decoration / one with hairline crack 6 x larger teacup saucers 10 x coffee saucers (circular/unshaped rims)6 x coffee saucers (shaped rim)14 x tea saucers (shaped rim)5 x teacup (circular rim)14 x teacup (shaped rim) - one example with handle repaired6 x larger teacups 1 x coffee jug - yellow discoloration present3 x sugar bowls - small chips to flower finials10 x coffee cans
A gilt-brass, champlevé enamel and porcelain-mounted mantel clock, late 19th/early 20th century, French, the porcelain dial with Roman chapter ring and a cherub to the centre, within a case with four glass and two porcelain panels painted with figures, and raised on toupie feet, with mercury compensated pendulum, engraved to the inside of the base with an inscription dated 'March 27th 1902',23cm wide15cm deep38.5cm highCondition ReportOne porcelain panel repaired. The finial a little loose. Overall good condition. Movement not tested.
A pair of Louis XVI-style painted and parcel-gilt wall sconces, early/mid-20th century, Continental, each with an urn finial over mirrored panels and twin branches,28cm wide12cm deep92cm high (2)Condition ReportEvidence of repairs and strengthening to the backs. Small chips and losses to paint. Slight chips and light degradation to the mirror plates. Overall in nicely aged condition and ready for placement.
Two coquilla nut nutmeg graters, 19th century, comprising:one carved as an acorn,8cm high, andanother, carved as a basket with bone-mounted metal grater,6cm high (2)Condition ReportBoth graters are in good condition overall with only very minor traces of age and use. The acorn is lacking internal grater.The basket with old loss to finial. The acorn with small old loss to foot. Some small dents and nicks to both.
A Herend 'Chinese Bouquet Rust' porcelain part dinner service, 20th century, Hungarian, decorated with floral sprays and lemon-shaped finials, blue printed and impressed marks underneath,tureen 32cm wide21cm deep24cm high (67)Condition ReportGood condition overall with light wear associated with age and use. The pattern and gilding are in good order. See below for specific defects.1 x oval tureen and cover1 x large shaped circular bowl2 x ciruclar tureens and covers - minor chips to moulded flower decoration 1 x sugar basin - small chip to flower finial1 x oval bowl 1 x oval dish 1 x milk jug 13 x small bowls - one example with orange marks (likely needs cleaning)8 x coffee saucers - tape residue present 6 x side plates 8 small side plates - glue residue present3 x larger side plates 1 x rectangular dish - chip to one corner12 x dinner plates4 x shaped oval twin handled small bowls1 x gravy boat and dish 1 x teapot 1 x coffee pot1 x ladle
A pair of lamps from Southend Pier, each of circular shape, iron, copper, galvanised, with St George's flag finial and 'rigging', over windows with curved access doors,54cm diameter 133cm high (2) These lamps were in position on top of tall columns in 1973, prior to a devastating fire at the pier in 1976.
A set of three etched glass lamps by Charles Edwards, of recent manufacture, each of urn form with nickel satyr mask handles and decorated with stars, on a stepped square Perspex plinth base, 50cm diameter76cm high including shade (3)Provenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportOne lamp with its square plinth and upper section in need of re-attachment. Each lamp in need of cleaning due to use. Another lamp lacking finial and presence of glue to attach handles, lacking one female mask to handle. Finials loose. Evidence of wear due to age and use.Two passed PAT test, one failed
A pair of George III-style birch single beds, early 20th century, each with ball finials and square supports terminating in castors,204cm long 95cm wide 142cm high (2)Provenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportGeneral wear. One finial off but present. One castor lacking. Overall appear okay.
A Victorian brass hanging rail, second half of the 19th century, each end with an anthemion finial and six pegs,154cm wide 12cm highProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportLeft hand is a little loose at joint, general scratches and wear with some tarnish and discolouration, overall appears in fair order.
George III silver serpentine tea caddy, James Young, London 1779, floral finial, engraved outlined and oval cartouche with crest, 13cm, 11.3ozt.Condition report:Generally good. Sprig finial perhaps a little bent. Bruised and dented underside of front edge. No key. Engraved crest, although old, may be out of period.
Late Victorian horn and silver plated ale jug and a pair of matching beakers, Apsrey & Sons, Bond Street, the jug with hinged lid and urn finial, plain handle, circular base, 28cm, the beakers of plain tapering form, 11.5cm.Qty: 3Condition report:Jug; silver plated mounts are worn but sound and intact, internally silver plated liner is in good condition, no cracks to the horn, beakers are in good condition too, no cracks to the horn, glass bases are good, plated rims are worn and loose. All three are watertight.
Lepaute of Paris, a late 19th century French ormolu mantel clock with Cupid finial and twin putto supports to the architectural case, signed enamelled dial and eight day countwheel movement striking on a bell, 24cm wide, 11cm deep, 38cm high Ormolu in good bright condition, a little light oxidisation marks in places, essentially fair order, looks like Cupid may once of held something in his hand, dial a little dirty and discoloured with chipping around edges and winding holes, possibly re-done and re-named, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, no pendulum or key present,PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Howell, James & Co. Paris and London, a Louis XV ormolu mounted alabaster clock garniture, the central architectural mantel clock with urn finial, with eight day movement striking upon a bell, with a pair of associated two light candelabra with classical figural finials and ivy entwined branches, clock 28cm wide, 36cm high, candelabra 25cm wide, 29cm high Honest untouched condition, clock with some oxidisation and rubbing to the ormolu, movement looks complete and comes with pendulum but not tested for timekeeping, candelabra with further oxidisation particularly to the male finial figured example, appear to onyx bases rather than alabaster.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Mathew Hill of London, a late Regency oak cased bracket clock with pineapple finial and plain architectural case, glazed arched door enclosing a painted enamelled dial, signed twin fusee movement with eight day anchor escapement striking upon a bell, 33cm wide, 19cm deep, 59cm high Somewhat neglected and sad condition, case has been stripped and repolished but has a rather raw finish, finial not fixed together properly, a separation in the top section of the timbers to the door, dial with pronounced craquelure and painted retouching throughout, hands look later, naming is later, seconds hand loose, back door with damage around the edges, no keys to the doors, movement looks largely original but perhaps with replacement bell and striker, comes with a heavy brass pendulum.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
ANTIQUE DUTCH DELFT TIN WARE, comprising blue and white circular charger, 35cms (diam.), and pair of octagonal baluster vases, one having cover with bird finial, 34cms (h)Provenance: The Cornelia Bayley Collection from the historic Welsh Jacobean house, Plas Teg, Flintshire. Further details on this important Jacobean house and its clearance Welsh House Clearance of a Generation — Rogers Jones Co
Victorian rosewood canterbury whatnot with pierced scroll three-quarter gallery above a pierced magazine section, on barley columns, turned feet and brass castors, 101cm high, 59cm wide and 50cm deep.CONDITION REPORT: The fretwork gallery and finials are all present. One finial has a lighter patina. Some staining to the gallery. The whatnot rocks a bit when touched. The lower fretwork and spindles are fine. The door opens and closes freely. One small repair near the base. Old damage to one foot.
A companion pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white 'Nanking' vases, high shouldered baluster form with iron-dust banding and crackled glaze, painted with differing designs in underglaze blue with flowers, dragons and birds, both with four character Chenghua marks but Guangxu period (1875-1908) 17.5 and 18 cm high to/w another Kangxi revival period blue and white vase and cover with lion finial, painted with dragons and flowers, Kangxi four character mark but also late Qing (3) Kangxi revival vase with network of cracks and small hole to body where the cracks meet, possibly repaired, chip to cover, one of the smaller vases also showing sign of damage and repair
An 18th century Chinese Imari teapot and cover, painted with a mountainous landscape in underglaze blue with clouds and flowers in gilt highlighted red enamels, with lotus shaped foot and red flower mark to center of the base, Qing dynasty, 12.5 cm high to/w an 18th century Chinese famille rose bowl, painted in polychrome enamels with shaped panels depicting figures at leisure on garden terraces alternating with smaller panels with birds on red diaper ground, 13.5 cm diameter, Qianlong period (1736-95) (2) The flower finial of the cover is chipped, tiny hairline to bottom of handle, small chip to spout, some areas of wear to gilding and enamels The bowl with two hairline cracks from the rim and some wear to enamels
A George IV Scottish silver melon-shaped teapot with stylised 'cauliflower' finial, the scroll handle with ivory insulators, raised on moulded foot, James McKay, Edinburgh 18267, 21.9oz gross, 17cm diameter Ivory Submission Reference Number WSWBVYH8 Wobble to base, tarnished, lid flush, minor denting, surface scratches
A Spode china 'Stafford Flowers' dinner service, comprising fourteen each 28 cm, 20 cm and 15.5 cm plates, coffee cups and saucers, ten 20 cm plates, two tureens and covers, two square tureens, graduated set of three oval meat platters, gravy boat on stand, coffee pot, cream and sugar (86 pcs including covers) Surface showing very minor knife marks, colours bold and bright, gilding good condition, apart from one jug with some wear to gilding on handle and lid to one tureen with repaired finial. All in all very lightly used and good condition. 104 individual pieces as catalogued
Two 18th century Delft 'Het Bijltje' ('The Hatchet') blue and white vases, painted with buildings in estuary landscapes, 23 cm high, to/w a baluster pot pourri vase and cover with artichoke finial, blossoming vine, twin handles and painted decoration, AP monogram, 23 cm high (3) Delft vases with losses to glaze
A large 19th century Bohemian cut glass goblet, the domed cover with ropetwist finial, the octagonal tapering bowl profusely etched with deer in a mountain landscape, on baluster stem and radiating base, 48 cm high Chips to top of lid, some bubbles within glass, minor chips to foot of goblet and neck, couple of nibbles to rim of goblet otherwise good condition
A Victorian Adam Revival three-piece silver bachelor tea service of stemmed oval form with reeded and engraved decoration, the teapot with ivory finial and insulators, Walter & John Barnard, London 1885, 17oz gross, to/w a fiddle pattern sifter ladle, H.J. Lias & Son, London 1862, in morocco-covered fitted presentation case with purple satin and velvet lining, retailed by Reid & Sons, Goldsmiths to the Queen, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Ivory Submission Reference number LL9PB73W case a/f
A 19th century chandelier having a pierced brass flowerhead finial above a repousse baluster form stem with scrolling foliate decoration over a pierced circular gallery with a fringe of faceted glass icicles suspended below and eight protruding branches terminating in light fittings. L.68 W.64cm
A collection of eight pieces of hallmarked silver cutlery to include a C.1900 Wakely & Wheeler century dog nose fork and spoon, an indistinct duty dodger marked teaspoon, a 20th century Francis Howard Ltd teaspoon, an early 20th century Josiah Williams & Co gravy spoon, and an early 20th century Arts and Crafts serving spoon with a crown finial on a cast scrolling foliate and faceted stem by Omar Ramsden. L.16cm Weight: 241g
A pair of round covered plates, Chinese export porcelain, «Famille Verte» polychrome and gilt decoration "Butterfly and flowers", finial covers en relief "Rooster", Kangxi period (1662-1722), small differences in decoration, one with restoration near one of the handles, small restored chips, minor faults in the glaze, Dim. - 14,5 x 24 x 22 cm