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Click here to subscribeA Victorian silver mounted cut glass two piece cruet set, by Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1836, height 11cm, together with a silver mounted hobnail cut glass scent bottle, Birmingham 1903, lacking stopper, a smaller Victorian silver mounted cut glass scent bottle and a silver capped vanity jar. (lot as found). (5)
Two silver and blue guilloche enamel mounted screw top engraved glass vanity jars, Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1924, the glass bottles engraved foliate swags and star cut bases, the tallest 10cm, together with a similar silver gilt and blue guilloche enamel mounted screw top glass vanity jar, by PWG London 1907, with faceted side, height 8.9cm. (3)
A collection of seven silver and tortoiseshell mounted glass vanity jars, to include; a large circular silver, tortoiseshell and pique work cut glass vanity jar, by William Comyns & Sons, London (date letter indistinct), diameter 10.2cm, together with oval and circular silver and tortoiseshell mounted vanity jars, by Goldsmiths & silversmiths Co Ltd, Birmingham 1924 and 1927 respectively, and four smaller similar vanity jars, these various dates and makers. (7)
A group of small silver including a George V capstan inkwell, Birmingham, 1924, base diameter 14cm, two cigarette cases, a vesta case, a five bar toast rack, a commemorative dish, mounted glass toilet jar, a matchbook case, a salt, two napkin rings, three spoons, a hunter pocket watch and a cased set of four corn on the cob holders, J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1968, weighable silver 18.2oz, together with a silver plated Dunhill lighter and an Indian white metal goblet. Condition - poor to fair to good
A small quantity of TG Green Cornish ware and ‘Cornish Ware’ by Paul Atterbury and Richard Dennis. Condition - good, one cover missing Green marks: teapot with small chips to tip of spout; Sultanas - good; Granulated Sugar, no cover; jug- good; Coffee jar and cover - good; small jug - some crazing. Black marks: Glauber Salts and cover- good; Rice, and cover - crazed and discoloured. Book published 1996 - clean copy. (Glauber Salts shown in images 6, 7 and 8).
A 19th century Dutch white metal octagonal vinaigrette, with engraved geometric decoration, 51mm, together with two William IV silver mounted glass toilet jars, George Reid, London, 1834, one other later silver mounted glass toilet jar and a silver mounted hair brush. Condition - poor to fair
A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include a glass and silver mounted hip flask, with leather cover and removeable cup, hallmarked 'G & J W Hawksley' Sheffield 1901, three silver vesta cases all hallmarked Birmingham, a pair of silver salts with blue glass inserts, each hallmarked Birmingham, a silver mustard with blue glass insert, hallmarked Sheffield, a small silver salt with blue glass insert, hallmarked Birmingham two silver salt spoons and a teaspoon, a cut glass scent bottle with silver cover and glass stopper, approximate gross weight of silver 8.81 ozt, 274.0 grams, together with two cut glass jar with silver hinged covers, and a pair of miniature glass pepperettes, also including a 'Pocket Edition Jacksons Hallmarks' book (condition report: pieces heavily tarnished, would benefit from a gentle clean and polish)
A GROUP OF VINTAGE RAYWARE KITCHEN ITEMS BY OLIVIO, comprising a large serving bowl, fruit bowl, large oval plate, pizza plate, rounded rectangular bread plate, eight side plates, two utensil pots, large covered jar, three medium covered jars, two oil/vinaigrette handled bottles in a cady, salt and pepper shakers, pestle and mortar, eight mugs, sectioned dip bowl, six placemats (two damaged/dirty), brightly coloured vegetable design on a rich yellow background, (qty), (Condition Report: all appear in ok condition and no obvious damage unless stated in main description, light use, original price tickets and labels on the base of most)
A GROUP OF ORIENTAL LARGE CERAMICS, comprising two large charger plates one has an Imari style pattern with floral design and two figures by what appears to be a carriage, with vibrant blue, red and gilt colours, scalloped edge, also has a blue pattern on the underside of the plate, the second plate is also decorated in an Imari style however the scene is more blocks of various pictures and patterns, depicting butterfly's, feathers, blossom tree, and intricate pattern detail, colours are blues, reds, green, and gilt, also with the pattern detail on the underside edge of the plate, both plates appear to be hand painted and have hanging wire to display on a wall, diameter approximately 46cm, also included a blue and white covered ginger jar with a floral pattern, (3), (Condition Report: all item have no obvious damage, would benefit from a clean, overall condition good)
AN ASSORTMENT OF SILVER ITEMS, to include a silver vanity set including a handheld mirror, a comb, a hair brush and clothes brush, hallmarked 'W I Broadway & Co' Birmingham 1990, together with an additional silver mounted clothes brush and silver rimmed glass jar, both hallmarked, (condition report: general moderate wear, some indenting)
A rare and highly collectible Martin Brothers stoneware figural jar in the form of a monk bird with a distinctive bald patch on its head. Designed by Robert Wallace Martin, this jar showcases exquisite craftsmanship with intricate detailing on the feathers, beak, and facial features. The head of the bird serves as a removable lid, revealing the hollow interior. The piece is hand painted with a vibrant glaze and stands on a circular base. The jar is signed and dated to the underside, emphasizing its authenticity and historical significance. The Martin Brothers were renowned for their grotesque and whimsical pottery designs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making this piece a prized addition to any collection.Artist: Robert Wallace MartinIssued: 1911Dimensions: 9.25"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Rare figural jar modeled as an anthropomorphic frog. Decorated in various unique patterns of shapes and texture. Painted in green, blue, and brown tones. Marked: DBS 08.06.08.Artist: David Burnham SmithIssued: 2008Dimensions: 6.5"L x 6"W x 5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. As found. Marked Kiln Damaged by artist.
A Masons Formosa ginger jar, a vintage Staffordshire Imari water jug and stand, a fluted jasper ware vase, two small Wedgwood urn vases, a small selection of Malling including a green lustre oval plate, milk jug and sugar bowl and ashtray sold along with a vintage Bayko Building Set No.2 etc.
Greater Syria, Ca. 1700 - 1400 BC. A chalcedony jar with an ovoid body that tapers gradually towards the base. The upper section expands into a broad, rounded shoulder supporting a short cylindrical neck with a wide, flat-rimmed mouth. Four small perforated lugs are symmetrically positioned on the shoulder. Mounted on a custom-made display stand.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 7207, Antiquities, Lot. 13; Allaire Collection 5207019-XL (Shape)Size: 37mm x 35mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Sotheby's, 05 Jun 2013, lot 92; Ex. Adele Antiques, Sebastia near Nablus, June 1983. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Nausharo Period ID, Ca. 2700 - 2500 BC. A terracotta jar with an ovoid body that narrows towards a slightly concave base. The wide neck gently flares outward, forming a prominent rim. The shoulder is encircled by a decorative band with a continuous pattern of stylised floral motifs, each composed of four elongated petals surrounding a central circular element. The main register features stylised depictions of two peacocks, each in profile with a long, curved neck and an elaborate crest. Each body is filled with closely spaced parallel lines. Stylised botanical elements, including elongated leaves and curvilinear forms, surround the birds. A series of parallel horizontal lines runs around the lower portion, framing the composition.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, f. 57 (shape), f. 62 (decorations).Size: 210mm x 160mm; Weight: 1.25kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
New Kingdom, Reign of Akhenaton, Ca.1352 - 1336 BC.A neck of a wine jar from the period of Pharaoh Akhenaton; the neck is painted to a high standard with rings of colourful blue, red, and black pigment displaying petal and lotus decoration. For similar see: The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number: 16.140.Size: 140mm x 130mm; Weight: 260gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Reign of Akhenaten, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A lid for a jar or strapped-handled vessel, modelled in a conical form. A petal engulfs the centre, richly hued in blue powder, with a central stigma in red. Surrounding the petal is a frieze of lotus blossoms and possibly poppies. For similar see: University College London, Accession Number: UC. 19110.Size: 130mm x 130mm; Weight: 150gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Naqada IIc-IIIb, Ca. 3450–3050 BC. A Very Rare, greywacke ovoid jar with a smoothly polished surface and a slightly tapering lower section terminating in a rounded base. The wide, circular mouth is encircled by a thick gold rim. Two gold handles are affixed to opposite sides of the jar. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: The Masters of stones, n. 1, p. 13.Size: 90mm x 60mm; Weight: 255gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Arete (Hans Humbel), 2 Nov, 2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Exhibited: Ancient Egypt: Masterpieces from Collectors and Collections, (5th June - 10th June 2012) Brussels, Belgium.
Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. A pair of rock crystal vessels. The first on the left is a pomegranate-shaped jar with a rounded body and a flared crown-like rim with rounded projections. The second is a slender amphoriskos with an ovoid body, a short cylindrical neck with a flared rim, and two vertical handles are extending from the shoulder to the neck. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 55-65mm x 30-45mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Simon Aaron collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Pre Dynastic, Ca. 3100 - 2900 BC. A breccia jar with an ovoid body tapering towards a small rounded base. Two small pierced lugs are positioned at the upper section and vertical grooves decorate the exterior. The stone exhibits natural veining with contrasting reddish inclusions. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Master of Stone, n. 9 and 10, p. 20.Size: 75mm x 60mm; Weight: 200gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Kyros Melas London, 18 January 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Reign of Akhenaton, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC.A reddish-buff pottery neck fragment of a jar with face of Hathor and papyrus columns. Elaborately decorated neck in red, black, and blue. The pastel pigment was made from ground-up blue frit, a mixture of cobalt and alum. Originally, potters relied on blue paint to accentuate small details, such as the grape cluster hanging from a vine on the wine jar in this case. Over time, artists began to use blue paint for more complex designs and figures.Size: 120mm x 140mm; Weight: 425gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
18th Dynasty, Ca. 1370 - 1330 BC.A truly magnificent core-formed glass jar with an ovoid body tapering towards a slightly pointed base. The exterior is decorated with a pattern of alternating blue, white, and orange trailing, combed into a feathered motif extending from the rim to the lower section. The rim is encircled by a white and black band, mirroring the design on the lower section. Two small, rounded handles are applied at the shoulder, positioned symmetrically on either side. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 95mm x 80mm; Weight: 185gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Antiquarium Ltd; Private European collection since 1960's, acquired by Antiquarium Ltd. in 1991, Swiss market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1079 - 664 BC.An Egyptian male head from a lid of a canopic jar, finely carved from wood and presenting facial features in high relief, including almond-shaped eyes, a sharp browline, a naturalistic nose, gently smiling full lips, a rounded chin and nicely defined jawline, pronounced ears, and a recessed neck. The surface is adorned in painted gesso so as to create a russet-brown complexion, black details on the face, and a black royal tripartite wig. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 15.2.9a, b.Size: 100mm x 90mm; Weight: 335gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Charles Ede Ltd.,12 November, 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A terracotta jar with a slender, elongated body tapering towards a slightly concave base. The neck leads to a wide, slightly outward-curving rim with a dark-painted edge. The upper section is encircled by a band of stylised leaf motifs arranged in a repetitive sequence, framed by parallel lines above and below. A decorative frieze beneath this band presents a continuous row of small circular elements enclosed within linear borders. The main register features two caprids with elongated necks and distinctive backward-sweeping horns standing with their backs to a stylised peepal tree that extends vertically, with symmetrical branches bearing triangular leaves and additional dotted detailing. Closely spaced curvilinear lines follow the contours of the animals' backs, while other elements and symbols surround them. The lower section is bordered by parallel horizontal bands interspersed with rows of circular motifs.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, f. 57 (shape), f. 62, n. 20 (decoration).Size: 210mm x 105mm; Weight: 630gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2000 BC. A large terracotta jar with a globular body that gently tapers towards a rounded base. The short neck leads to a pronounced thick rim. The shoulder features a protruding ridge encircling the circumference. The upper portion is adorned with a black-painted decorative frieze depicting a repetitive motif of a central anthropomorphic figure with outstretched arms, flanked symmetrically by two stylised bovine figures facing inward. The surrounding space is filled with wavy lines, and geometric shapes creating a continuous pattern. The design is framed above and below by parallel linear bands and zigzag patterns.Size: 230mm x 220mm; Weight: 2.03kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2000 BC. A terracotta jar with a biconical profile, tapering towards both a circular base and a wide opening accentuated by a dark-painted band along the edge. The upper section is encircled by a decorative frieze divided into four sections. Vertical panels filled with repeating linear patterns symmetrically divide the design. Three sections contain stylised birds, each with an elongated, curving neck and a crescent-shaped body. Their wings are rendered with parallel feathers, while the tail extends gracefully in a series of curved strokes. The remaining section features densely packed, teardrop-shaped motifs, each outlined with a central dot.Size: 120mm x 110mm; Weight: 350gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2400 - 2100 BC.A terracotta jar with a rounded body, a short cylindrical neck, and a slightly flared rim. The upper section is decorated with a continuous frieze featuring three identical depictions of an ibex with an elongated body, long legs, and backward-curving horns. Each ibex is shown with a small bird perched on its back, its head turned towards the animal. The composition is framed by horizontal bands above and below, while additional motifs, including stylised plants and geometric elements, fill the spaces between the animals.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta Figurines from Balochistan of the Katoleck Collection, fig. 50 (7,8).Size: 140mm x 170mm; Weight: 845gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A collection of three bronze vessels, including a large rounded jar with a flared rim, a smaller bowl with a pronounced shoulder and flat base, and a beaker with an angular profile and slightly everted rim.Size: 100-145mm x 80-130mm; Weight: 1.04kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2600 - 2200 BC. An alabaster jar with a globular body that tapers slightly towards a ring base. The shoulder curves smoothly into a short cylindrical neck, leading to a broad, everted rim with a rounded lip. A subtle ridge encircles the upper section just below the neck. The surface displays natural veining and tonal variations typical of alabaster, with a smooth, polished finish. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Lightbody D.I., Egyptian Alabaster: New Light on the Alabaster Vessels of Ancient Egypt, Vessel 3, pg. 39.Size: 100mm x 95mm; Weight: 400gProvenance: Private European collection; formerly acquired on the London art market in 2002.
Ca. 2400 - 1900 BC. A terracotta jar with an ovoid body that tapers towards a flat base and a narrow neck leading to a flared rim. The central register is divided into rectangular sections, each containing a simplified depiction of an ibex with an elongated body, slender legs, and curved horns extending backwards. The torso is filled with parallel diagonal lines, while horizontally oriented strokes are positioned in opposite corners of each section. The ibex panels are separated by a series of straight vertical lines. Multiple horizontal bands of varying thickness encircle the area above and below, framing the central register.The Evolution of the mature Indus pottery style, in the Light of the excavations at Nausharo, Pakistan, by Gonzague Quivron, fig. 4 plate B.Size: 220mm x 105mm; Weight: 700gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A large pottery jar with a broad, rounded body that tapers towards a low ring base. The exterior is embellished with a decorative scheme executed in dark pigment. A continuous band of horizontal lines encircles the midsection, separating the undecorated lower portion from the upper section, which features a series of geometric motifs. These include rectangular panels with nested concentric squares enclosing a diagonally divided central area. Between the panels, groups of short, curving lines are arranged in vertical sequences. Above the geometric panels, a band of alternating diamond and triangular patterns runs below the rim.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, fig. 64, n. 4.Size: 300mm x 450mm; Weight: 7.1kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A terracotta jar with a biconical body that tapers towards a ring base and a short neck with a flaring opening. The shoulder is encircled by a decorative frieze depicting two pairs of opposing caprids with elongated bodies and distinctive curved horns extending backward. Their necks are accentuated with a linear pattern, while solid black areas define the rest of their bodies. The background is filled with a hatched pattern. Parallel lines frame the upper and lower edges of the scene, separating it from the undecorated sections of the jar.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, f. 57 (shape), f. 62, n. 20 (decoration).Size: 170mm x 170mm; Weight: 940gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.