TWO BOXES OF EPHEMERA AND TREEN, to include a Victorian architectural form black slate mantel clock with amber marble decoration, key and pendulum, height 30cm x 21.5cm, a Swiss metronome, a wooden jewellery box with mother of pearl inlay, width 28cm x 20.5cm, a desk globe, a collection of ladies fans, three pieces of an ebony dressing table set, an ebonised desk top pen box, an ebony maritime parallel ruler marked Hudson & Son Greenwich 30, length 38cm, a plaster bust of Beethoven, a handmade wooden photo frame dated 1914 decorated with a fuchsia design, arts and crafts style mirror, a souvenir postcard album of Torquay, a 1930's needlework sample book, a collection of Edwardian postcards, to include 'Anyway Fido Loves Me' by Mabel Lucie Attwell, 'The Introduction' by Louis wain, 'Mixed Bathing' by Mabel Lucie Attwell, etc. (s.d) (2 boxes + loose)
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Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky, 1890-1976) was an American modernist artist who made significant contributions to the fields of photography, painting, and sculpture. He was a prominent figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements, known for his innovative and experimental approach to art.Man Ray initially began his artistic career as a painter and sculptor, but he is best known for his avant-garde photography. He explored new techniques and concepts, pushing the boundaries of the medium. Man Ray's photography often incorporated unconventional methods such as solarization, multiple exposures, and photograms (camera-less images created by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper). During the 1920s and 1930s, Man Ray lived in Paris, where he became an active participant in the Dada and Surrealist movements. He collaborated with and was influenced by artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Salvador DalÃ, and André Breton. Man Ray's photographs from this period combined elements of realism and abstraction, often incorporating themes of eroticism, dream-like imagery, and visual puns. Some of Man Ray's most famous works include The Enigma of Isidore Ducasse (1920), a metronome with a photograph of an eye attached to it, and Le Violon d'Ingres (1924), an image of a woman with f-holes drawn on her back in reference to the musical instrument. In addition to his photography, Man Ray also experimented with filmmaking and created influential short films, such as Le Retour à la Raison (1923) and Emak-Bakia(1926), which combined abstract visuals with unconventional editing techniques. Man Ray's artistic career spanned several decades, and he continued to work and exhibit internationally until his death in 1976. His innovative approach to photography and his contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements have had a lasting impact on the art world, making him a significant figure in 20th-century art history. Measures 8 x 10.02 Printed circa 1970sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper. """
A COLLECTION OF TREEN AND METALWARE, comprising an oval oak drinks tray with a central presentation plaque inscribed 'Presented to Mr. W.C Hancock by the North Staffordshire & District Cricket league Clubs Jan. 23rd 1897', two pairs of opera glasses, a French 'Maelzel' Metronome (unable to wind), two hand carved cigarette boxes , metal card box, a set of brass Post Office letter scales complete with weights, a cased Hughes & Harber letter knife, a copper coloured watering can with an impressed crocodile skin design by Joseph Sankey & Son Reg. No. 628977 (11) (Condition report: opera glasses have signs of wear, metronome does not work)
White mohair Polar bear stuffed toy, H17cm; small Chinese brass bound box, decorated with central character and bat form corners, L9.5cm; Staffordshire figure of a putto carrying a basket of flowers A/F, H9cm; Maelzel metronome; two reproduction Italian apothecary jars; group of Indian small wooden painted figures and model buildings, max H.9.5cm; vintage Mickey Mouse pillow slip and cot sheet with label 'Sultan, English Made', etc. (2 boxes)
Percussive instruments - Metronome. A quantity of percussive and wind instruments, ideal for classroom Music tuition. Lot to include: Tambourines, Gourds, Whistles, Triangles etc A German made, clockwork Metronome with inscription: Made in German, democratic republic. Items appear in Excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
A 20TH CENTURY THORENS POLYPHON MUSIC BOX, A SMALL THORENS MUSIC BOX, A HAND HELD DUFORET MUSICAL MOVEMENT AND A BOX OF RECORDERS, ETC, the polyphon with inscribed decoration to the cover, with five 11.5cm / 4 1/2 inch metal discs, width of case 19cm, the Thorens music box width 9.5cm, the box of instruments includes two boxed / cased Hohner Melodica (soprano and alto), a boxed Wittner mini metronome, boxed and loose harmonicas, recorders, etc (1 box and three loose)
TWO BOXES OF MISCELLANEOUS SUNDRIES, to include a set of seven framed French vintage circus themed ceramic tiles, a single blue and white framed ceramic tile (appears to be part of a ship),framed collection of animal hooves, wooden wind chimes, two large wicker picnic baskets, four table lamps, a large trug, metronome, five gentlemen's hats, two cast metal door stops, brown plaited leather handbag, large Australian didgereedoo, men's XL vintage brown leather jacket, a handmade teddy bear by 'Felicity Dracopoli' with a vintage wooden doll's pushchair (s.d) (2 boxes + loose)
A collection of Treen and Japanned items to include a Japanned letter rack with mother of pearly detail and Cathedral image to front, several wooden clog ornaments, small beaver, two bears a boar and cockerel, metronome, barley twist candlestick, turned bowl, rosewood fan, japanned toilet set pot with lid featuring mother of pearl detail and other items [35 items in total contained in one box]
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