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Click here to subscribeA Cantonese export porcelain dish made for Nasr al-Din Shah, Qajar (dated AH 1297/AD 1879-80), painted with panels of birds and blossoms, the inscription beneath two winged lion supporters 24.5cm diameter This plate is part of a service made for the Shah of Persia (1831-96)- the third longest reigning monarch in Persian history.
A Persian wool carpet, early 20th century, Tabriz, the blue field with a central foliate medallion surrounded by Herati motifs, within a wide banded border, with damages and alterations, 462 x 452cmProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportWear, tear, holes, and fading particularly to one end. Patch repairs and cut, reduced in size. Some professional attention advised.
A Persian wool carpet, 20th century, woven with geometric floral and foliate motifs to a red ground, 408 x 302cmCondition ReportGeneral wear to pile commensurate with age and use. Colours good. Some wear, fraying and loss to selvedges and edges, but overall the carpet is structurally stable and in fairly good order.
A pair of Persian Qajar-style glazed pottery table lamps, 20th century, each decorated with stylised flowers, converted,11cm diameter42cm high excluding fitting (2)Condition ReportChips and losses to the glaze. Some scratches and dirt. Overall appear solid and stable.One failed PAT test, and one failed.
A Persian Mashad Amoghli wool carpet, first half of the 20th century, woven with densely scrolling floral and foliate motifs,328 x 230cmCondition ReportGeneral light wear to the pile, which appears relatively full throughout. Some very minor fading and discolouration in places, with a small amount of discolouration to ivory ground in one or two areas. Some fading and colour change to selvedges. Some dirt, stains, marks and wear to fringes, some of which feel a little unstable. Rolls easily and does not feel stiff or cracking. Free from holes, tears and obvious moth damage. Free from unpleasant odours. Some light dirt and dust. Overall presents in good structural and cosmetic condition. Please see additional photos.
A wool carpet of Persian Bidjar design, 20th century, Indian, woven with a shaped medallion and Herati motifs to a red and blue ground, 336 x 250cmCondition ReportSome slight fading and discolouration, with general wear to the pile. Overall appears in generally good structural and cosmetic condition.
An Heriz wool rug, early 20th century, Persian, woven with geometric foliate motifs to a red ground, 313 x 211cmCondition ReportWear to pile throughout, which is particularly heavy to one end. Fraying, wear, loss and tears to edges and selvedges, with one larger frayed tear to one area. Despite areas of structural damage, the whole piece appears stable. Some slight fading and discolouration in places, however colours appear generally good. Some light marks and small stains, but nothing substantial. Free from unpleasant odours. Overall the piece presents in 'well worn' condition. Please see photos.
A Persian wool carpet, 20th century, Tabriz, the pale field woven with bold foliate medallions, within a dark blue border, 491 x 322cmProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportLikely manufactured in the first quarter of the 20th century, possibly c.1930 at the latest. Distressed condition. Heavy wear, fading, tears, marks, and stains. One small area of repair to one selvedge. It may benefit from some professional attention, although currently appears in structurally stable condition and is free from unpleasant odours.
A Persian wool carpet, mid-20th century, Kirman, woven with scrolling foliate motifs, distressed,407 x 261cmCondition ReportWear and discolouration throughout, much of which has been caused artificially through acid bathing and shaving of the pile. One or two very small holes throughout, but overall the piece appears clean and structurally stable.
A Persian Lori wool rug, 20th century,250 x 117cmCondition ReportGeneral wear to the pile, which is generally full throughout, with one or two small holes and areas of damage. Some fading and discolouration to dyes throughout. Free from unpleasant odours. Minor fraying and wear to edges and selvedges. Overall appears structurally stable and in fair cosmetic order.
A North West Persian blue ground carpet, with geometric motifs, multi-bordered, 391 x 310cm 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.
An Isfahan Persian ivory ground rug, with central medallion and field of scrolling foliate motifs, mult-bordered, 243 x 155cm 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.
A 1941 Banque de l'Algérie Vingts Francs banknote, signed by Montgomery, Mountbatten, Arthur Leveson and others, Smuts and others on a Cinq Francs note; also Smuts, G M Huggins (PM Rhodesia) and Oliver Stanley on a Egyptian 50 piastres note, General Alexander on a Persian note, Anthony Eden on a Greek note, Turkish President and Foreign Minister on 1 Lira note and Harold Macmillan on a scrap of sellotape; lot also includes a 'short-shorter' 1 dollar bill, signed (7)
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