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29-30 March|Silver, European Ceramics, Jewellery & Interiors

Sale Days:
Wednesday 29 March 2023 10:00 - 17:00 BST Starts with Lot 550
Works of Art, Carpets & Furniture
Thursday 30 March 2023 10:00 - 17:00 BST Starts with Lot 1201
Ceramics, Silver & Jewellery

Order of Sale

Wednesday 29 March   - Sussex Saleroom 
Lot 550 –  698                    Works of Art 10:00am
Lot 827  - 850                    Carpets   11:30am.
Lot 901 – 1200                   Furniture & Garden Statuary 1:00pm

Thursday 30  March  - Sussex Saleroom 
Lot 1201-1336                    European Ceramics   10:00am
Lot 1404 - 1590                Silver  12:00pm
Lot 1751 -1885                   Jewellery 2.00pm

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Viewing- Sussex Saleroom 
Friday  24 March                10am-4pm
Saturday 25 March             9am-12.30 noon
Monday 27 March              10am-4pm
Tuesday  28 March             10am-4pm

Payment

Payment to be received by bank transfer or on collection by 6 April

Collections - Sussex Saleroom 
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 1 April               9am -12noon
Monday 3 April                 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 4 April                 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 5 April           9am – 4.30pm
Thursday  6 April               9am - 4.30pm
CLOSED 7-10 April –Bank Holiday Weekend

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 930

Lot 550 Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF A BULL AND COW (2)
Late 19th Century
On Rosso Verona marble bases, 12cm long
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 551 Sold
TWO FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED MARBLE PEDESTAL COLUMNS (2)
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
One with rotating square platform top and the other with central brass fixing possibly for a further marble top, on stepped bases, 22.5cm wide, 105cm high, the Breccia marble example, 26.5cm wide, 104cm high
Condition Report:Both heights approximately 105cm. Both with smnall nibbles to the corners along…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 552 Sold
AFTER ETIENNE MAURICE FALCONET (FRENCH 1716-1791): A BRONZE FIGURE OF ‘LA BAIGNEUSE’
Late 19th Century
Inscribed in the cast to the reverse ‘Susse Fres Editeurs a Paris’, 36cm high
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 553 Sold
A CANTONESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN TABLE LAMP (2)
Late 19th Century and later adapted
With gilt-metal mounts, 36cm high; Together with another famille rose ceramic table lamp, modern, 43cm high
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 554 Sold
RIC JAMES (BRITISH, B. 1943): A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BALLERINA ENTITLED ‘LUCY’ IN REPOSE
Edition of 8/9, on circular integrated base upon a black marble stand, 52cm high (ARR)
Provenance: Acquired from the Priory Gallery, Broadway, Worcestershire, 1999.    Condition Report:…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 555 Sold
AN IAN ARMSTRONG ROCKING HORSE
20th Century
Constructed from carved laminated pine, with leather saddle, on a trestle base with brass plaque, 105cm high x 140 long
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 556 Sold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED GILT-METAL CHENETS (2)
Early 20th Century
Modelled with opposing winged putti each seated adjacent to a flaming urn, 25cm wide; each 29cm high
Condition Report:Both in good condition with no significant damage noted. Both missing screws…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 557 Sold
A COPPER AND BRASS RIVETED JARDINIERE OR WINE COOLER (2)
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With large drop ring handles, lacking liner, 49cm wide; 21cm high; together with a spot hammered cylindrical container or stick stand, 33cm high
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 558 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A GEMSBOC ORYX (ORYX GAZELLA) TROPHY HEAD (3)
Inset glass eyes, with slip-on horns, 143cm overall; Together with an oryx tail flywhisk, and a pair of red hartebeast horns and partial skull trophy, mounted on an embossed leather and hardwood shield, inscribed IANSEN, 67cm high overall
Apparently, the oryx from the Kalahari Desert, Southern Africa. 
Estimate: £200 - £400
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 559 Sold
A PAIR OF BRONZE PATINATED METAL FLUTED BALUSTER TABLE LAMPS (2)
Modern
With cream shades, 84cm high overall
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 560 Sold
THREE PARIAN SCULPTURES POSSIBLY INCLUDING RUTH AND REBEKAH (3)
19th Century
Possibly depicting Ruth and Rebekah holding wheat and wine, unmarked, each 22cm high; together with a figure of a male fish merchant, unmarked, 33.5cm high
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 561 Sold
A PAIR OF PARIAN BUSTS OF PRINCE EDWARD AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA (2)
Circa 1863
By Marshall Wood for Copeland, Crystal Palace Art Union; Princess Alexandra depicted wearing drop earrings, each on socle bases, 30cm high
Condition report:Edward - Patches of dirt and a hairline crack to the back of the bust above the…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £300 - £500
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 562 Sold
THREE PARIAN BUSTS OF JUNO, APOLLO AND WAR (3)
19th Century
Juno by LA Malempre Copio for Copeland 1865, for Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union, on socle base, 32cm high; Apollo by C Delpech for Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co (?) 1861 for Art Union of London, 34.5 cm high; War by J Stephen for James Lake, Worcester, 1860, unmarked, on socle base, 31cm high
Condition Report: Juno -  No major faults found.War - Possible restoration to the back of the torso…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 563 Sold
A PAIR OF PARIAN BUSTS OF MIRANDA AND OPHELIA (2)
19th Century
By W. Marshall for Copeland, with Crystal Palace Art Union socle bases, 27.5cm high
Condition Report: Ophelia - Restoration to the front left side of the clothes and the headdress -…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 564 Sold
A PARIAN BUST OF ALEXANDRA AND ANOTHER FEMALE BUST (2)
19th Century
Alexandra, Princess of Wales by Mary Thonreycroft for Copeland, 32cm high' together with the unmarked female bust with her hair over one shoulder, on socle base, 28cm high
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 565 Sold
A PAIR OF PARIAN FIGURES OF DOROTHEA AND CLORINDA (2)
1847
By John Bell for Minton, Dorothea with Victorian kite mark and John Bell stamp, Clorinda incised John Bell to the reverse, 35cm high
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 566 Sold
A PARIAN SCULPTURAL GROUP OF UNA AND THE LION
Circa 1847
By John Bell for Minton, the design made for Summerly’s Art Manufacturers and exhibited by Minton at the Great Exhibition 1851, with Victorian kite mark and JB stamp, 36cm high, 35cm wide
Condition Report:With damage and restoration to the toe on the upper leg. 
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 567 Sold
A NORTH AFRICAN POTTERY BALUSTER VASE LATER CONVERTED TO A TABLE LAMP
Late 19th Century
With later electrical fitment and turquoise painted base, 69cm high
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 568 Sold
A GREEN AND PINK CISELE VELVET WALL HANGING
Probably Italian 19th Century
Decorated with flower filled urns, birds and scrolls, within a velvet border, 180cm x 230cm
Condition ReportLSome pulling to the beige ground of the hanging throughout. Colour still vibrant…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 569 Sold
A LARGE BLACK LACQUERED METAL FACETED HANGING LIGHT
With four light fitments, 70cm high, approx
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 570 Sold
AN ARTS & CRAFTS IRON OCTAGONAL HANGING LANTERN
Early 20th Century
With an ogee dome top, enclosing three light fitments, 47cm high
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 571 Sold
A PAIR OF CAST-IRON ‘OWL’ ANDIRONS AND A BRASS LOG BIN (3)
20th Century
The owls with glass eyes, each with a tablet cast with ‘COPYRIGHT SEPT 19 1887’, 39cm high; the brass bin with lion mask ring handles and an embossed cartouche depicting a tavern drinker, 49cm wide; 41cm high
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 572 Sold
A PAIR OF WROUGHT-IRON FIVE LIGHT FLOOR STANDING CANDELABRA (2)
Early 20th Century
The shaped-diamond openwork frame upon part twisted stem and tripod feet,186cm high
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 573 Sold
THREE WROUGHT-IRON FLOOR STANDING CANDELABRA (3)
20th Century
One with seven candle nozzles, mounted on part-writhen tripod support, 148cm high
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 574 Sold
A CONTINENTAL GLAZED STONEWARE BUST OF A MAID
20th Century
Modelled wearing a headdress, on a socle stem and square base, 71cm high
Condition Report: Made of glazed ceramic. Repair to the socle base. Chips to the corners of the…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 575 Sold
LEGASSICK & BAXTER, LONDON: A VICTORIAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD
19th Century
The blade etched with maker's name and royal cypher, the openwork hilt modelling the cypher, blade length 81cm
Condition Report:Grip wires are in tact but fabric beneath is worn. Pitting, wear and some rust to…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 576 Sold
WWII INTEREST: A PAIR OF GERMAN 8 X 60 KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS
1940's
Individually numbered and coded 'beh 458655', with rubber lens caps and adjustable lenses, 26cm high
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 577 Unsold
WWII INTEREST: A PAIR OF GERMAN 7 X 50 KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS IN LEATHER CASE
1940's
Individually numbered and coded 'beh 464322', with rubber lens caps and adjustable lenses, the leather case marked with an 'M' for marine and a swastika to the cover and numbered '944 beh' to the body, binoculars 23cm high, case 25cm high
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 578 Unsold
NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA: A FOUR DRAW TELESCOPE
Early 20th Century
With leather sheath to the exterior and vacant plaque, engraved with maker's name to one barrel, 71.5cm long extended
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 579 Sold
A LEATHER AND BRASS MOUNTED CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE
20th Century
With brass capped corners, leather strapping and personalised leather strap to the lid, opening to an oak-lined sectional interior, 41cm wide
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 580 Sold
A MAMIYA FLEX C3 PROFESSIONAL CAMERA (3)
1960's
With original specification leaflet and Instruction Manual for the C2, 16.5cm high
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £50 - £80
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 581 Sold
A BRASS SHIP'S BELL FOR GALLIC BRIDGE (2)
20th Century
The bell 29cm high; Together with a riveted copper bucket with swing handle, 30.5cm high
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 582 Sold
BENNETT, CHEAPSIDE: A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER
19th Century
The ivory plate inscribed 'Bennett Watchmaker 63 Cheapside', 61cm high
This lot is being sold with an Ivory Exemption reference SYH2LYJZ
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 583 Sold
A FRENCH BOULLE-STYLE MANTEL CLOCK
19th Century
The 5 1/2 inch gilt dial inset with white enamel plaques, set within a Roccoco style gilt-brass and tortoiseshell case, French drum movement striking on a gong (CHECK!!), dial and movement signed Wm. Johnson and movement numbered 11948, on gilt-wood base, with pendulum and winding key, 40cm high including base
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 584 Sold
A SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN BRASS CAGE
Early 20th Century
The singing bird set between fabric leaves, within a brass bird cage, 27cm high
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 585 Sold
A GILTWOOD TABLE VITRINE IN THE FORM OF A SEDAN (2)
19th Century
With velvet lined interior, the exterior decorated with floral chased and bevelled glazed panels, with pine cone finial, also including a doll, vitrine 37cm high
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 586 Sold
HARDY'S: A 'PERFECT' WICKER AND LEATHER TROUT FISHING CREEL
20th Century
With internal wicker divider, mess net to the front, brass maker's plaque to the back, 40cm wide
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 587 Sold
AN AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE PAIR OF BIRDS DRINKING
19th Century
The small terracotta coloured bird bath mounted with two small drinking birds, indistinctly signed to the underside of one tail, 7cm wide
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £60 - £80
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 588 Sold
DOMINIQUE ALONZO (FRENCH ACT. 1910-1930): A GILT-BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF THE VIRGIN OF LOURDES
20th Century
Modelled with ivory hands, face and feet, dressed in flowing robes, signed 'D. Alonzo' to the clothes and 'Bronze Etling Paris' to the naturalistic base, mounted on an onyx base, 21.5cm high
This lot is being sold with Ivory Exemption reference 6P29ADAX
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £200 - £300
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 589 Sold
AFTER EDOUARD DROUET (FRENCH 1859-1945): A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF PAX LABOR
Circa 1900
Modelled as labourer holding an olive branch, with plough and sword on a naturalistic ground inscribed 'E. Drouet', on a gilt metal base, 46.5cm high
This allegorical figure displays the symbols of peace and work. 
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 590 Sold
AN ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER FIGURE OF A SEATED GIRL ON BASE
Early 20th Century
Modelled seated holding a basket of flowers, 42cm high including base
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £70 - £100
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 591 Sold
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED WALNUT FIGURE OF A WOMAN IN A HEADDRESS
19th Century
Mounted on an ebonised plinth, 84cm high and 105cm high overall
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 592 Sold
NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED OAK FIGURE OF SAINT PETER
19th Century
Modelled holding keys and bible, on an octagonal integral base, 103cm high
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £300
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 593 Sold
TWO FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CLASSICAL MAIDENS OR MUSES (2)
Late 19th Century
One cast after a model by James Pradier, inscribed ‘Pradier’ to the base, 48cm high; the other cast by Susse Freres, inscribed ‘Susse F.’ 45cm high, both on marble bases
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £150 - £250
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 594 Sold
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED OAK FIGURE OF A ROMAN CENTURION
19th Century
Carved with flat back, the contraposto armored figure modelled without arms, 53cm high
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 595 Sold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-METAL ACANTHUS CAST TWIN-LIGHT WALL APPLIQUÉS (2)
20th Century
Of naturalistic form, each with twin scrolling arms and backplates, 28cm wide; 35cm high
Condition Report:Wear to the gilding and would require re-wiring. 
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 596 Unsold
A FRENCH ENAMEL 'CHOCOLAT LOUIT' SIGN
Modern
Enamelled in white lettering on blue ground within a white border, 121.5cm wide x 80.5cm high
Estimate: £300 - £500
29 March 2023
29 March 2023
Lot 597 Sold
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN (FRENCH 1710-1795): 'VENUS AU BAIN' BRONZE SCULPTURE (2)
Early 20th Century
The figure seated on a naturalistic base and signed 'Allegrain' and foundry mark JB DEPOSEE BRONZE GARANTI PARIS, 30cm high; Together with a bronze group of a man ploughing with two horses signed 'Andre', on a red marble base, 23cm wide
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
29 March 2023
29 March 2023

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