HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 23 OF 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, and with a typed letter by the author. Gibbs A6a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with the publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, the…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963). The Savoy Cocktail Book, London, 1930, 8vo, coloured illustrations and decorations (variable spotting and staining), original pictorial boards (rubbed, inner hinges split, endpapers repaired with adhesive tape). FIRST EDITION.
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963). The Savoy Cocktail Book, London, 1930, 8vo,…
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963).  The Savoy Cocktail Book. Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daisies, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN
Late 19th century
After 18th century originals, comprising; a pair of Turk sweetmeat figures; a billing doves tureen and cover; a group of harlequin and lovers; a group of two putti and a goat; a…
Turk sweetmeat figuresMale- restored through neck. Repaired through left wrist. Restoration to two fingers of left hand. Repaired through right elbow. Restoration to right hand little finger.…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF ASTRONOMY
A MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF ASTRONOMY
19th century
Modelled as two putti, one seated at a table peering through a telescope, the other with a globe and holding a note in his left hand, blue crossed swords mark above II, 14.5cm high
Extensive restoration. One wing lackingAmateur replacement telescope, one cupid's right arm and wing, to both wings on the other cupid to four of the tassels around the table and to some of the…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
THREE MEISSEN FIGURES
THREE MEISSEN FIGURES
Late 19th century
Comprising; a fife and drum player; a girl with spade and flower posy and a figure of a young woman in dancing pose, blue crossed swords marks, 13.5cm to 19.5cm high
All with restorationFife and drum player- amateur restoration through neck, to right arm and hand, to drumstick, left arm, hand and pipe. Restored through right leg and tree stump.Girl with spade-…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF SENSES (2)
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF SENSES (2)
Late 19th century
Each as a seated young woman. `Touch' being pecked by a parrot in a birdcage, `Sound' seated at a piano, blue crossed swords marks, incised E.4 and E.1, 14.5cm and 12cm high
Both with extensive restorationTouch- restored through neck. Restoration to fingers on left hand. Restored through waist. Restoration to parrot's head. Some restoration to the birdcage and tableSound…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A MEISSEN MUSICIANS GROUP
A MEISSEN MUSICIANS GROUP
Circa 1900
Modelled in the round as four child musicians playing a french horn, flute, guitar and hurdy gurdy, the round base moulded with puce ribbons and laurel leaves, blue crossed swords mark,…
Restoration and chipsExtensive amateur restoration including; the horn player's left arm and hand, right arm and hand, repaired through legs and tree stump. The pipe player with restoration to right…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF YOUNG WOMEN (2)
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF YOUNG WOMEN (2)
20th century
The first modelled holding a flower posy and an apronful of flowers, the second depicting a singer with music book, blue crossed swords marks, each approx 13.5cm high
First figure- restored through waist. Restoration to flower posy in left hand. Restoration to tips of fingers and to the top of apron in right hand.Some shallow chips around the base.Singer- good…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £200
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF FEMALE MUSICIANS (2)
TWO MEISSEN FIGURES OF FEMALE MUSICIANS (2)
Mid 18th century
The first modelled as a seated young woman playing the hurdy gurdy, the second as a girl standing playing a pipe, each with traces of a blue crossed swords mark, 14cm and 15cm high
Hurdy gurdy player- restoration to both hands, to edge of sleeve and puce bow on right arm, to hurdy gurdy. Restored through waist. Small chip to brim of hat. Restoration to tip of right shoe. One…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
18th and 19th century
Comprising; a miniature yellow-ground bottle vase painted with a named view of Pillnitz and a flower panel, 7cm high; a lemon box and cover, 16cm length; three figures of cupid…
Miniature vase- neck restoredLemon box and cover- some restoration to flowers, leaves and stalksCupids in disguise- each with restorationSweetmeat- restored through waist. Restoration to hat, to her…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
Circa 1770 and later
Comprising; a teacup and saucer painted in purple with flower and sheaves of wheat; a cup, cover and saucer painted with green monochrome flowers and gilt leaves; a coffee can…
purple cup and saucer, crossed swords and dot mark- cup with fine haircrack through lower lower part of the handle. Some wear to the gilding around the rims.Cup, cover and saucer, crossed swords and…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
THREE CONTINENTAL BISCUIT PORCELAN GROUPS AND TWO FIGURES
THREE CONTINENTAL BISCUIT PORCELAN GROUPS AND TWO FIGURES
French and German, late 18th/19th century
Comprising; a Berlin group of two figures titled `Telemach & Mentor', blue printed circular mark, 34cm high; a figure of a Roman centurion, possibly…
Some restoration and losses throughoutTelemach & Mentor- Telemach with restoration to the plumes on his helmet. Restoration to his left arm and shield.  Restoration to the forefinger of right hand.…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
FIVE BERLIN PORCELAIN FIGURES
FIVE BERLIN PORCELAIN FIGURES
19th century
Two modelled as a girl with a birdcage, another with a girl with a book and flower posy and two modelled as a cupid in disguise on a separate triangular base, blue sceptre and blue…
Girl with yellow bonnet and birdcage, blue sceptre mark- restoration to the door of the birdcage and her left hand thumb. Girl with birdcage, orb and KPM mark- restoration to the bird, the birdcage,…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAINS
A GROUP OF CONTINENTAL PORCELAINS
18th/19th century
Comprising; a Sevres mustard pot and cover, circa 1760, painted with flowers beneath a blue line border and gilt dentil rim, 9cm high; a Frankenthal dish, circa 1760, painted with…
Sevres mustard pot and cover- interlaced L's mark in blue, date letter G, painter's mark for Claude-Antoine Tardy. The handle is a replacement. Small chip to rim of cover. Filled in rom chip to cover…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A PAIR OF DERBY CANDLESTICK FIGURES OF RANELAGH DANCERS (2)
A PAIR OF DERBY CANDLESTICK FIGURES OF RANELAGH DANCERS (2)
Circa 1765
Each standing beside a flower encrusted branch with one hand on hip, 29cm high
Each lacking sconce.Male- restoration to feathers in hat. Some chips to flowers and leavesFemale- some restoration to flowers in hat. Repaired through neck. Some restoration and chips to flowers and…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
SEVEN BOW AND DERBY FIGURES OF PUTTI (7)
SEVEN BOW AND DERBY FIGURES OF PUTTI (7)
Circa 1765-70
Including two holding a dog under their arms and four with baskets of flowers or fruit, 12cm to 15 cm high
Some restoration and damages throughoutThe larger putto with dog with restored right arm and hand. The dog with restoration to ears, forelegs and tail. Some restoration to the flowersThe tallest…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A RARE BOW PORCELAIN GROUP OF HARLEQUIN AND COLUMBINE
A RARE BOW PORCELAIN GROUP OF HARLEQUIN AND COLUMBINE
Circa 1770
Modelled holding hands and dancing before two trees, one with a mask in its branches, raised on a shaped oval base applied with flowers and edged with moulded gilt scrolls and a blue…
Harlequin- restoration to left hand and to hat. Repair through left ankle. Some restoration and chip to slapstick.Columbine- restoration to right hand and to the item she is holding. Some restoration…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A LARGE BOW FIGURE OF `FLORA'
A LARGE BOW FIGURE OF `FLORA'
Circa 1760-65
Emblematic of Smell from the Senses, modelled standing holding a flower posy in her right hand, her left hand resting on a vase and cover supported on a plinth, 30cm high
Restored through right shoulder.Restoration to right forearm and to fingers and posy in right hand. Restoration to fingers of left hand. Minor restoration and chips to flowersAll of the restoration…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A PAIR OF DERBY CANDLESTICK FIGURES (2)
A PAIR OF DERBY CANDLESTICK FIGURES (2)
Circa 1765
Modelled as a gallant and companion with fruit, each standing with one arm around a flowering branch supporting a sconce and drip pan, 25cm high
male- some restoration to hat. Some discolouration to his turquoise coat. Some restoration to the basket.Some restoration and chips to flowers and leavesfemale- some restoration to hat. Restored…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A DERBY FIGURE OF A WOMAN SELLING FRUIT
A DERBY FIGURE OF A WOMAN SELLING FRUIT
Circa 1760
Possibly emblematic of Autumn, modelled standing with an apron full of grapes and holding out a bunch of grapes in her right hand, 13cm high
Restoration to hat. Restored through neck. Some restoration to left arm. Small chips along edge of her coat at the back
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A BOW FIGURE OF CERES
A BOW FIGURE OF CERES
Circa 1760-65
Emblematic of Earth from the Four Elements, modelled standing before a recumbent lion holding a cornucopia of flowers and fruit, scroll moulded base, 29cm high
Restoration to her nose. Some restoration to flowers and leaves. Horizontal firing crack at the top of the scroll moulded base on reverse of group. The group has been restored through both her feet ,…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
THREE DERBY FIGURES (3)
THREE DERBY FIGURES (3)
Circa 1760-65
One of Diana the Huntress, another of Justice and third titled `Asia' from `The Four Quarters of the Globe', 24cm to 29cm high ( 3)
Some restoration and losses throughoutDiana- extensive amateur repairs and with some lossesJustice- crude amateur restoration to the back of the head and through neck. Restoration to the fingers of…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A BOW FIGURE OF MARS
A BOW FIGURE OF MARS
Circa 1760-65
Dressed as a Roman centurion, modelled standing before a flowering tree on a scroll moulded base, 30.5cm high
Restored, including: restoration through tree trunk, restoration through his right shoulder, restoration/haircracks to his skirt and through his right thigh, some restoration to branches, flowers and…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A PAIR OF DERBY MUSICIAN CANDLESTICK FIGURES (2)
A PAIR OF DERBY MUSICIAN CANDLESTICK FIGURES (2)
Circa 1765-70
Modelled as a shepherd and shepherdess playing the bagpipes and a mandolin, a dog or lamb at their feet, 21cm high
Both sconces lacking.Shepherd- chip to feather in hat. Repaired through neck. Top of bagpipe lacking. Some chips to flowers and leaves. Fine firing cracks around base and dog.Small chips around edge…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £100
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT

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