322/12: A very rare early 19th century Continental Apple-Shaped Tea Caddy raised on a circular base, with two scenes of Bavarian mountain villages, one on either side. The lid is inset with a "collage" of tiny Alpine flowers behind glass and within an ebonised frame, whilst the interior retains much of its original lead-paper lining. This is very much from the "family" of valuable Fruit tea caddies, and typically it has a steel hinge; curved steel lock and steel oval escutcheon to the front. Good original condition, and a bit of a find! c.1820

Caddy, fruit, furniture, object, tea

321/12: A superb quality and remarkably original Sheraton Period Tea Caddy veneered overall in finest quality figured satinwood and crossbanded in rosewood to all sides. The top, front and both sides are further inlaid with oval panels of marquetry depicting sprays of English flowers whilst the canted corners are inlaid with 'urns' of flowers on green-stained harewood backgrounds. The lid opens to reveal twin marquetry inlaid lids which retain all their vibrant colours and much of the original lead-paper lining remains. A remarkable caddy in almost untouched condition. c.1790

Caddy, furniture, marquetry, object, satinwood, tea

320/12: EDOUARD DELABRIERRE: a very rare and fine quality mid-19th century Bronze Sculpture of a Guinea Fowl of good patina and excellent condition. It is finely modelled and very well cast, being signed in the 'manque': "DELABRIERRE". Measures: 5.25ins (13.5cms) wide overall. *Note: Edouard Delabrierre (1829-1912) was, and is a highly regarded sculptor of animal subjects and was considered: "...in the top league of his school." (Excerpt from "Animals in Bronze" by Christopher Payne; page 401). c1865 c.0

animalier, bronze, object

317/12: Another excellent Set of Three Silk-woven Stevengraphs ~ this time depicting the three stages of a Steeplechase. Two are titled: "The Start" and "The Finish" whilst the third (untitled) clearly depicts the race in progress. All are within their original ebonised frames and are in lovely original condition. c.1880

object, Picture, Silk, Stevengraphs

316/12: A splendid Set of Three Silk-woven Stevengraphs in perfect condition and within their original ebonised frames. All are of a Hunting theme entitled: "The Meet"; "Full Cry" and "The Death" and feature the huntsmen in their "pinks" ~ some in tophats ~ whilst the ladies (dressed in blue) are shown riding side-saddle. c.1880

object, Picture, Silk, Stevengraphs

313/12: A charming and beautifully worked Regency Period Silk Needlework Picture in very good condition. Set within a 'verre eglomise' and gilded frame, the panel itself is of silk and is delightfully sewn with English flowers and leaves, whilst butterflies and insects can be found flitting around the edges! Charming. c.1825

Needlework, object, Picture

308/12: A good quality and practical Victorian or Edwardian Staunton pattern Chess Set and Board in good condition. Each piece is well-turned in boxwood or ebony, and it is complete with its box. In addition there is the particularly attractive, but perhaps later, folding Chessboard, which is inlaid with boxwood and ebony squares with further chequer inlay around the edge. Measurements: the Kings: 7.6cms (just under 3 inches); the Board: 18ins square. c.1900

and, board, Chess, object, Set

307/12: A good quality late 19th century Chess Set by Jaques of London together with an inlaid mahogany chess board of similar date (but not by Jaques). The Ebony and Boxwood pieces are finely turned and weighted with original baize to the their bases and it is complete with its original mahogany box and green printed label within the lid. Measurements: Kings: 9cms (3.5ins) high. The board: 17.5ins square. c.1880

Chess, Jaques, object, Set

299/12: CHRISTOPHE FRATIN: a good French "animalier" bronze sculpture of a Greyhound, or perhaps an alert Lurcher, signed: "FRATIN" within the flat-sided base which is mounted on a marble plinth. Good patina and condition. 6.75ins wide overall. Note: Christophe FRATIN (1800-1864) is described as being known as a "...fascinating and highly competent sculptor of the animalier school. His understanding of the form and the structure of many of his animals gives them an eerie realism...." Excerpt from "Animals in Bronze" by Christopher Payne, page 404. c.1840

animalier, bronze, object, sculpture

260/12: A particularly impressive carved and gilded Rococco Overmantle Mirror of large size and in very good condition. It is of beautifully carved wood and water-gilt and measures 6ft by 4ft (188cms x 120cms). c.1880

mirror, object, overmantle

256/11: A very fine and early Royal Worcester sculpture: "Boar Hunting" modelled by Doris Lintner and first produced in 1936. The sportsman on horseback wears a pith helmet and carries a spear whilst galloping in pursuit of his quarry. Signed and dated. c.1949

Boar, Hunting, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester

255/11: A beautifully modelled Royal Worcester Porcelain Sculpture of this fine American breed of thoroughbred: the "Appaloosa Stallion", designed by Doris Lintner and first produced in 1969. About 6ins high; 12ins long. c.1970

Appaloosa, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester, Stallion

254/11: The most prized of all the Royal Worcester porcelain figures modelled by the famous Doris Lintner the Arab Stallion is a remarkable work of art. First produced in 1962, this remarkable "action" study shows the stallion in full flow with tail and mane flying, and is both rare and highly collectable. c.1965

Arab, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester

251/11: A very fine quality early 19th century mahogany Wheel Barometer in lovely condition and in full working order. The case is of particularly well-figured mahogany with the unusual feature of a rounded top, and it incorporates a "Dry/Damp" indicator; long bow-fronted thermometer; beautifully engraved and silvered main dial, with convex glass and deep moulded cast brass bezel. c.1830

barometer, mahogany, object

249/11: An interesting and somewhat speculative late 18th/early 19th century "Italianate" Oil Painting on Canvas within a gilded frame. Aparently unsigned, this well painted picture depicts a rural scene, with a couple on a path to the foreground and a cottage overlooking the far distant countryside views behind. Overall measurements: 33ins x 23ins (84cms x 58cms) c.1800

canvas, object, Oil, on, painting

247/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a charming and most amusing Large Acrylic Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded artist who now lives in Zimbabwe. "The Bramah Wedding" depicts a couple off to their wedding on the back of a Bramah bull, with accompanying child musicians, with an expanse of typical African countryside behind. Overall dimensions: 49ins x 39ins (125cms x 99cms) c.0

large, object, painting

237/11: SANTRY: a large and elegant French Art Deco period Bronze Sculpture of a naked young girl dancing, her long hair tied in a bow as she dances holding an alabaster ball in her left hand. Signed in the 'manque' and raised on its original variegated marble base. 20.5ins (52cms) high overall. c.1910

bronze, nude, object, sculpture

232/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: another gorgeous and most amusing large acrylic Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded and most proficient artist. "Get me to the Church on Time" depicts an African bride towing her groom to the church on a locally-made "limousine" ~ she pedals away with her precious goose in a precariously balanced basket, while he enjoys the first ~ and probably last ~ cigar of his life behind. All the ingredients of "Mick" Allard's work: African countryside; local inhabitants; and animals ~ all wrapped up in Mick's warm, delightful and quirky sense of humour. 50ins x 42ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, painting

231/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a large, charming, amusing and beautifully painted acrylic Painting on Canvas of two boys taking their lives in their hands courtesy of their precious bicycle. "Mick" Allard, British-born and resident of Zimbabwe is well known and highly regarded for his keenly-observed paintings which incorporate animals; locals; the glorious African countryside and his delightful and occasionally quirky sense of humour. His many commissions include studies of the late Bobby Kennedy 's children; 'Tiger' Woods and an enormous mural for the Duckhorn winery in St. Helena, California ~ together with their complete range of wine labels and other paintings. Including the frame" 52ins x 40ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, Painting

229/11: A rare and attractive mid-19th century Chinese green-stained and natural Ivory Chess Set of "Staunton" pattern, complete with its original lacquer gilt-decorated board and storage box. Good condition though the giltwork on the board is a little rubbed. Kings about 3.25ins high. c.1860

and, board, ChessSet, Ivory, object

210/11: ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (1795-1875): a superb French Bronze Sculpture of a playful hound by this most famous sculptor and leading of the Animalier Movement. Almost certainly based on Barye's own pet "Tom", he sits on the seashore with his paw raised, playing with a crayfish at his feet. Keenly observed and beautifully modelled, this rarely seen bronze is illustrated in "Les Animaliers" on Page 29, by J. Horswell and may be cast by the famous goldsmith Leveque, as traces of silvering can be seen around the circular socle base, which contains the signature. Quite large: 24.5cms high, and a good mid-brown patina. c.1835

bronze, object, sculpture

196/11: SCHMIDT-HOFER: a charming and beautifully modelled Gilded Bronze study of a naked young girl dancing, her arms outstretched and her hair tied with a wide ribbon. It is signed in the bronze base: Schmidt-Hofer; Germany, and is raised on its original marble base, also carved: "Germany". Almost certainly Art Nouveau period, and a charming figure. About 12ins high. c.1890

bronze, object, sculpture

185/11: A splendid and relatively rare PAIR of 18th century serpentine-fronted mahogany Cutlery or Knife Boxes in original condition. The sloping tops are veneered in finely-figured "flame" mahogany, and open to reveal the fully fitted interiors, which are capable of holding well over 100 pieces of cutlery between them, whilst the inside of the lids are inlaid with boxwood and ebony stars. The handles are escutcheons are engraved Old Sheffield Plate, whilst both the top and fronts are beautifully crossbanded in tulipwood between boxwood lines. A lovely par of boxes. **NB: Usually referred to as "Knife Boxes" these are actually fitted and intended to store all types of cutlery, including spoons; forks; carving knife & fork, and even pickle spoons. c.1780

Boxes, Knife, mahogany, object, pair

176/11: An unusual and seductive Art Deco period Bronze Sculpture which depicts a beautiful and very scantily-clad voluptuous lady, reclining on her Classical Egyptian bed, feeding an apple to a Chinese pheasant perched upon her knee. She wears a stylish head-dress, and not much else, apart from a robe draped across her legs. Signed by the Sculptor: Ferdinand Liebermann, and with the foundry mark. Original marble base. About 13ins long. c.1920

bronze, figure, object

132/11: A fabulous quality mid-19th century walnut lady's scent-bottle casket, which is beautifully veneered in finely-figured burr walnut and mounted with engraved and gilded mounts with the engraved and gilt handle on top. The lid opens to reveal the velvet and water-silk lined interior and the set of three original scent bottles, all with their original engraved silver-plated tops. A stunning box and in remarkably good condition. c.1875

Casket, object, scentbottle