MACKINNON Gifts for the Holidays: A Selection of Art & Antiques
Introduction
We are delighted to present our Holiday 2017 Catalogue. We hope you will enjoy looking through this collection of unusual, decorative, and charming pieces that spans several centuries and many cultures. Hopefully, you might find some temptation hard to live without.
The pieces in this catalogue, subject to availability, can be viewed in our gallery in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you would like any further details at all, please do be in touch and we will be delighted to try and assist you.
Charlie Mackinnon December 2017
A PAIR OF REGENCY CUT GLASS CANDELABRA In the manner of John Blades England, circa 1810 An exceptionally fine pair of Regency twin-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted candelabra in the neoclassical taste. Width: 14 in (35.5 cm) Height: 18 in (45.7 cm) Depth: 4½ in (11.4 cm) AD.09
SAMUEL HOWITT (1756-1822) THE RETURN FROM THE HUNT Pen and grey ink and watercolour on original washline mount Provenance With Sabin, 1952 Literature Walker’s Monthly, January 1933, vol. LXI, p.3, ill. Connoisseur, March 1952, ill. 11 x 15 in (28.4 x 38.3 cm) F02.12
A JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER Japan, circa 1700 A very fine large scale Japanese blue and white charger from the early 18th century. Decorated in the Chinese 'Kraak' style with a central image of a jardiniere of flowers and a scroll surrounded by birds, the rim divided into eight panels featuring flowers and precious objects with abstract swirling clouds. Height: 2 in (5 cm) Diameter: 18 in (45.5 cm) M10.103
A TAXIDERMY CASED MONAL PHEASANT By Peter Spicer England, circa 1910 A very fine taxidermy cased Monal pheasant by Peter Spicer, one of greatest British taxidermists. Monal pheasants come from the Himalayas, and they are stunning colourful members of the pheasant family. The Monal pheasant is the national bird of Nepal. Spicer was based in Leamington Spa during the Victorian era and early 20th century. Spicer's cases are known for their characteristic painted backdrops and realistic bases made from papier-mâchÊ, dried vegetation, and real pebbles. In addition to taxidermy, Spicer dealt in sporting trophies and catalogues of the annual trophy winners. Height: 27 in (68.5 cm) Width: 25 in (63.5 cm) M10.86
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY DUMBWAITER In the manner of Thomas Chippendale England, circa 1760 A particularly fine George II mahogany dumbwaiter of impressive scale in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. With three dished levels joined by cannon-barrel stem raised on a fine tripod base with carved hairy paw feet, on castors. The mahogany with good patina and of a fine colour. Height: 45ž in (116 cm) Diameter: 24 in (61 cm) AD.16
A MID-18th CENTURY ENGLISH NEEDLEPOINT CUSHION England, circa 1750 A superb quality English mid 18th century needlepoint panel in excellent condition, and retaining strong original colours, depicting a gentleman and lady with a picnic in the grounds of a country house, with a charming brown and whitespotted dog seated at their feet, the central cartouche panel surrounded by stylised flowers and foliage, now mounted as a cushion with an ivory silk back panel. Width 18 ½ in (47 cm) Height: 11 Ÿ in (29 cm) AD.30
TWO CHINESE TERRACOTTA PAINTED STORAGE VESSELS China, circa 1880 Two Chinese terracotta painted storage vessels of large scale with abstract decoration. Height: 23 in (58 cm) F07.70
A PAIR OF GERMAN JAPANNED BOXES Germany, circa 1860 A superb pair of German mid-19th century japanned Berlinware scroll or document boxes, imitating Japanese lacquer. Of domed form, with carrying handles, escutcheon plate and lock and each with an internal tray, profusely decorated with gilded phoenix birds and stylised flowers on a black ground. Height: 7 in (18 cm) Width: 25½ in (65 cm) Depth: 7ž in (20 cm) AD.19
A PAIR OF 19th CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT MIRROR PICTURES China, circa 1820 An attractive pair of 19th century Chinese export mirror pictures. Both depicting figures in a landscape by the water with expanses of trees and sky in the background. Mounted in black and gilt japanned frames. Height: 14¼ in (36 cm) Width: 19¾ in (50 cm) AD.59
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE Attributed to Thomas Chippendale England, circa 1760 An exceptional George III giltwood girandole attributed to Thomas Chippendale. This girandole is characteristic of the exuberance of English rococo design found in the work of Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Johnson: a ho-ho bird with outstretched wings stands on a scrolled acanthus support, the asymmetrical frame composed of conjoined C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, flowering branches and a rockwork bottom with flowerheads, the pierced apron composed of conjoined ruffle-carved C-scrolls, the ancient overgrown pilasters, the whole retaining most of the original gilding. Literature For related designs see Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, 1762, 3rd ed., pl. LXXVIII. Height: 53 in (134.5 cm) Width: 25 in (63.5 cm) E10.98
A DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE VASE The vase Dutch, 20th century A single Dutch Delft blue and white vase, now mounted as a lamp, with gilt turned base. This lamp can be wired for use worldwide, and we can supply an appropriate lampshade in card, linen or silk. Height of the vase: 15 in (38 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. G11.117c
A PAIR OF REGENCY CROSS-FRAME STOOLS In the manner of Thomas Hope England, circa 1815 A fine pair of Regency period parcel gilt cross-frame stools in the manner of Thomas Hope. The arm rests headed by griffin’s heads with stylised gilt manes, the painted frames resembling patinated bronze and joined with carved and gilt reeded decoration centred with a central rosette motif, standing on carved and gilded lion’s paw feet. Height: 26¼ in (67 cm) Width: 31 in (79 cm) Depth: 20½ in (52 cm) AD.71
These elegant cross-framed stools reflect the work of the pre-eminent early nineteenth designer and taste-maker Thomas Hope. Hope was greatly influenced by his extensive Grand Tour travels throughout Europe, Turkey, and Egypt. When he returned to London, he set out to make his Duchess Street home a showcase of antiquity across the different cultures. Hope officially opened his home in 1802 to visitors, and the Prince of Wales made an appearance at the grand opening. Duchess Street became an attraction for the discerning connoisseur and many notable figures travelled to see Hope’s interiors, including the artist Benjamin West, who proclaimed that it was ‘the finest specimen of true taste... either in England or in France.’ Hope went on to publish his designs in 1807 to share his ideas and vision of antiquity with a larger audience. This publication, Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, was notable for the manner in which it displayed the furniture designs. The designs are represented in outline only, which eliminates any sense of depth, shadow, or stylistic contrasts. Hope’s decision to depict his designs in this way reflects his fundamental allegiance to Neo-classical design and recalled John Flaxman’s recent illustrations for Dante in 1793. There is a related stool with lion head terminals from the collection of Viscount Allendale at Bretton Park (M. Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795-1820, London, 1948, fig. 85.) Another similar example with rams heads copied from Hope’s designs is illustrated in F. Collard, Regency Furniture (London, 1985, p. 98). Other Regency designers also incorporated the classical elements in their designs for furniture, including this popular cross frame structure and animal motifs. George Smith, who served as upholsterer extraordinary to the Prince Regent, published several related designs in his Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration. Plate 53, entitled ‘Drawing Room X Seats’ shows three variations of the cross-frame stool, one example being very similar with its green and gold paintwork, curved shape, and claw feet. Plate C depicts ‘Drawing room Chairs’ with animal heads, including the use of griffin heads as seen on the present stools.
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER COCKTAIL CABINET China, circa 1900 A fine 19th century black lacquer chinoiserie cocktail cabinet with twin doors. The elaborate pierced and engraved gilt-metal mounts, escutcheons, and strap hinges in the 17th century taste, the doors opening to reveal some of the original drawers, the remainder now fitted with a smoked mirrored lining and glass shelves to form a cocktail cabinet. The later base with some age incorporating a single long frieze drawer and standing on fluted ebonised and parcel-gilt legs. Height: 65 in (165 cm) Width: 40 in (101.5 cm) Depth 20½ in (52 cm) AD.76
A PAIR OF MID-19th CENTURY CHINESE PAINTED PANELS China, circa 1860 A pair of mid-19th century Chinese painted panels. Painted on paper in watercolour heightened with body colur, depicting exotic pheasants and other birds of paradise amongst flowering trees and chrysanthemums, all set against a sandy coloured background. Height: 47 in (119.5 cm) Width: 34Âź in (87 cm) AD.82
A SET OF SIX BERLIN PORCELAIN PLATES Germany, circa 1820 A fine set of six hand painted Berlin porcelain plates decorated with floral sprigs to the centre and surmounted by a coat of arms believed to be that of the family HolsteinGottorp, blue sceptre marks to the base. Height: 1½ in (3.5 cm) Diameter: 9½ in (24 cm) C07.85
A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER-GILT GLOVE BOX By Asprey London England, hallmarked 1931 An exceptional tortoiseshell and silver-gilt mounted glove box marked Asprey London. Height: 3½ in (9 cm) Depth: 4½ in (11.5 cm) Width: 15¼ in (39 cm)
D11.128
A PAIR OF WALNUT CURULE ARMCHAIRS England, circa 1870 A fine pair of 19th century walnut curule form armchairs, each with a rounded back, arms and seat cushions upholstered in green velvet, on curved legs. Height: 33 ½ in (85 cm) Width: 27 in (69 cm) Provenance The Irwin Untermyer Collection By whom bequested to the Metropolitan Museum of New York, 1973 K12.117
A FRENCH SILVER BOX By Puiforcat France, circa 1970 The inside of the lid is engraved with a French “Legion of Honour" medal and dated ’12 Mai 1971.’ The underside of the opening handle is engraved ‘PUIFORCAT Orfévre.' Puiforcat is a family of silversmiths, founded in Paris in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat and his two cousins. The family owes most of its renown to Jean Puiforcat, from the fourth generation of the family, who would establish the company in the avant-garde of modern silverwork. Driven by his father, Louis-Victor Puiforcat, the company began evolving towards the high-end of the silversmith’s trade in the late nineteenth century, recreating eighteenth-century masterpieces from his collection that are now exhibited at the Louvre in Paris. His son Jean was named a master silversmith in 1920. Immersed in the wave of artistic change that characterised the period between the wars, he was one of the founders of the Union des Artistes Modernes in 1929, and was a friend of René Herbst, le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chareau. He was passionate about sculpture and invented a revolutionary formal language that advocated adapting form to suit function. Height: 1¾ in (4 cm) Width: 6¼ in (16 cm) Depth: 4¾ in (12 cm) D11.239
A LARGE SCALE FRENCH TERRACOTTA VASE The vase French, mid-20th century An attractive large scale French terracotta vase with ribbed decoration. Now mounted as a lamp. Height of vase: 21 in (53 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. E01.01
AN EARLY 19th CENTURY CHINOISERIE GLOVE BOX England or French, circa 1800 A charming early 19th century century glove box. The domed top and sides extremely finely decorated with gilt chinoiseries of figures, landscapes and buildings on a black ground, with good craquellure throughout, opening to reveal a red interior. This piece features exceptionally fine painted decoration in superb condition. Height: 4 in (10.5 cm) Width: 11 in (29cm) Depth: 8 in (22 cm) E02.29
A PAIR OF CANTIGALLI WYVERN CANDLESTICKS Italy, circa 1900 A rare pair of candlesticks by Cantigalli with marks to base. Modeled as wyverns, decorated in lustres of red on white. Provenance The Fine Art Society, London E06.64
THOMAS ROWLANDSON (1756-1827) LA PLACE DE MER, ANTWERP signed and dated Rowlandson 1794, and inscribed Place de Mer lower right pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, on paper As with The Fish Market at Amsterdam, Rowlandson has taken really particular care with the topography and detail of this view. During the sixteenth century La Place de Mer became one of Antwerp’s most important thoroughfares, due to its proximity to the Stock Exchange. Both the Church of the Carmelites (on the left) and the cross were demolished in 1797 during the French occupation of the city. The street to the right is the Huidevettersstraat. This watercolour was subsequently etched by Wright and Schultz and then published by R. Ackermann, 1 August 1797. An unsigned and undated version in the Victoria & Albert Museum. Provenance
(Probably) Matthew Michell, Sothebys, London 1818 (sold 9 gns.) H.E. Ten Cate, Amsterdam, 20 December 1958, lot 99 Exhibited Fine Art Society, London, November 1959 Illustrated
John Hayes, Rowlandson – Watercolours and Drawings, Phaidon Press, London, 1972, no. 91, p.155
16 x 21¾ in (40.6 x 55.3 cm)
E07.69
A MATCHED SET OF SIX GLASS RINCER BOWLS A fine set of 19th century English glass rincer bowls. F09.122
A 19th CENTURY CARVED OAK CRADE North European, 19th century A good example of an oak rocking cradle, the whole decorated with carved panels including a male portrait at the end, fish, flowers and initials, in the 17th century Baroque taste. Length: 37 ½ in (95 cm) Width: 14 ¼ in (36 cm) excluding rockers Height: 25 ½ in (65 cm) FB.01
THIRLESTAINE HOUSE, CHELTENHAM: THE LIBRARY England, 19th century A very charming and rare English 19th century watercolour of the library at Thirlestaine House Cheltenham, attributed to either Miss Georgiana or Miss Harriet Rushout-Bowles, one of Lord Northwick’s nieces. Thirlestaine House, unfinished at the time, was purchased in 1831 and enlarged by John Rushout, 2nd Baron Northwick to house part of his magnificent collection of art and sculpture. Lord Northwick was one of the greatest collectors of his day. The galleries were open to the public, free of charge, every afternoon and were considered one of the most impressive and popular attractions in Cheltenham. On his death in 1859, the collection were dispersed. 11 x 14 in (29 x 37.5 cm) FB.05
A VICTORIAN SATINWOOD WRITING TABLE England, circa 1860 A small scale Victorian satinwood and tulipwood banded writing table. The rectangular top with inset leather writing surface above a frieze with a pair of drawers featuring giltbronze handles with swags, the opposite side with dummy drawers, standing on square inlaid tapered legs. Height: 28½ in (73cm) Width: 36 in (92 cm) Depth: 19½ in (50 cm) M03.20
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS (1723-1792) STUDY FOR THE PORTRAIT OF LORD GEORGE SEYMOUR CONWAY Oil on paper, laid on board Held in a period giltwood frame, with a collectors seal to the reverse This charming study portrait appears to be a study for the head of Reynold’s portrtait of Lord George Seymour Conway as a boy, painted in 1770 (ref: D. Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds; A Complete Catalogue of his Paintings, New Haven and London 2000, Text Volume, no. 407, p. 143, Plates Volume, illus. pl. 993). 16 x 12 ½ in (40.5 cm 31 cm) H05.30
A GEORGE II SILVER SOUP TUREEN FROM THE DYSART SERVICE Mark of Paul Crespin, London, 1736 Of oval bombe form and standing on four mask and rocaille-capped reeded scroll feet, with angular scroll handles issuing from applied foliage and rocaille terminals, the detachable domed stepped cover with similar handle, the tureen engraved twice with a coat of arms, the cover engraved twice with a crest, each below an earl’s coronet. The arms are those of Tollemache quartering Joyce, Stanhope, Murray and Wilbraham, for Lionel Tollemache, 4th Earl of Dysart K.T. (1708-1770) of Ham House. Overall width: 16ž in (42.5 cm) 141 oz. 8 dwt (4,400 gr.) Provenance Sir Lionel Tollemache 5th Bt. 4th Earl of Dysart K.T. (1708 -1770), then by descent at Ham House until 1955 L01.05
Paul Crespin Paul Crespin can be considered to be one of the most accomplished goldsmiths of the second quarter of the 18th century. Crespin was born in Westminster, the son of Huguenot parents. He was an apprentice to the Huguenot goldsmith Jean Pons in 1713, and his first registered marks appear between July 1720 and December 1721.
The fashion for French style and the highest levels of craftsmenship led many English patrons to buy directly from French goldsmiths, but Crespin successfully captured this style and quality in his own work which allowed him to prosper. He was also unusual in England for adopting the Rococo style as early as the mid 1730s, when this soup tureen was created. Crespin incorporated Rococo elements directly from Parisian print sources. Commissions were received from George II, including a christening bowl for his godson, George, third son of Lyonel Tollemache, the King of Portugal, and Catherine the Great. Perhaps his most outstanding creation is the centrepiece, made for Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1741, now in the collection of Her Majesty the Queen.
Lionel Tollemache, 4th Earl of Dysart (1708-1770) The 4th Earl of Dysart inherited his grandfather’s title and extensive estates in 1727. His inheritance included Ham House, Surrey, Helmingham Hall, Suffolk, Harrington, and a 20,000 acre estate in Cheshire. Although he commissioned many new pieces for his houses he did not sweep aside the work of his ancestors. Both at Helmingham and Ham he renovated and refurbished, adding to the existing collections, in many cases in an antiquarian spirit.
Dysart took particular interest in redecorating the Marble Dining Room, which led to an ideal opportunity to commission a complete dinner service along with sumptuous new furniture and pictures. Over the span of twenty years beginning in 1729, Dysart built his entire dinner service, and this type of gradual accumulation of plate was common. Surviving pieces from the Earl’s collection and a treasure trove of silversmiths bills document the Earl’s taste for the finest work of the leading Huguenot goldsmiths of the day. Anne Tanqueray provided pieces for the dressing table, and her brother David Willaume supplied a chamber pot and a bread basket. From about 1740, Paul Crespin appear to have become the main supplier. Four candlesticks (two of 1750 and two of 1751) made by Crespin for the 4th Earl of Dysart were sold (Christie’s, London, 13 May 1992, lot 185).
The tureen is almost certainly the one which is recorded in the Earl of Dysart’s Account book for the years 1733 to 1743 (Buckminster Park Archives, Mss 929). The entry dated 29 January 1742 lists, ‘to Crespin SylverSmith (For a Terrine) A bill on Child for Threescore & Ten Pounds
70.’
A GEORGE III RED JAPANNED EIGHT DAY CLOCK By Robert Wood England, circa 1740 The case beautifully decorated with red japanning and gilt chinoiseries in the manner according to the designs of Stalker and Parker (1688); with a brass carrying handle and pineapple finials to the inverted bell top; the sides with elaborate silk lined pierced sound frets. The dial with foliate spandrels to a silvered chapter ring with a silvered centre and concentric date ring and signed ‘Rob.t Wood/London’, with blued steel hands to indicate the time and the date, with strike/ silent ring in the arch. The movement is in excellent working order with five pillars, twin line fuses and verge escapement, strike and trip repeat on bell, the back plate engraved with foliate scrolls. With a case key and a winding key. Inscribed: 'Rob.t Wood/London' Height: 21¼ in (54 cm) Width: 12½ in (32 cm) Depth: 7¾ in (20 cm) G10.109
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARETTE In the manner of Thomas Chippendale England, circa 1760 A very fine George III mahogany six bottle wine carrier or cellarette in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. Of excellent colour and patina throughout, with fluted canted corners; on a square-legged stand. Provenance Private Collection, Scotland Private Collection, Litchfield County, Connecticut Height: 26ž in (68 cm) Width: 19 in (48.3 cm) Depth: 15 in (38 cm) G12.120
DUTCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (1561/62-1636) Oil on panel, a fragment 13½ in x 10¾ in (34.5 cm x 27.5 cm) I04.36
A CHINESE GREEN GLAZED BALUSTER VASE The vase Chinese, mid 20th century A charming Chinese green glazed baluster form vase with deer head twin handles and craquelure decoration. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base. Height of vase: 11ž in (30 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. M02.09
A PAIR OF FRENCH HALL LANTERNS France, circa 1900 A magnificent pair of large hall hanging lanterns, ready for electrical use, decorated in red with gold highlights. Width: 19¾ in (50 cm) Height: 34½ in (88 cm) H07.75
A CHINESE TANG DYNASTY MODEL OF A HORSE China, circa 7th-10th century A very finely modelled Tang Dynasty terracotta model of a horse with saddle. Height: 15 ¾ in (40 cm) Width: 15 ¾ in (40 cm) Depth: 5 ¼ in (13 cm) H08.84
PATRICK NASMYTH (1787-1831) FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE Signed and dated, 'P. Nasmyth / 1810, lower right corner oil on canvas, held in a giltwood frame Provenance The Collection of the late Sir Peter and Lady Crossman, Tetworth Hall 18 x 24 in (46 x 61 cm) H08.87
A JAMES II NEEDLEWORK PICTURE England, circa 1640 A charming early 17th century canvas work needlepoint picture. Decorated in a blockwork panelled design, each with a bush with fruit or flowers, caterpillars and butterflies, centred around an English Hart, mounted within a carved giltwood frame. Height: 21 in (53 cm) Width: 25½ in (65 cm) Provenance Previously with Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd. H08.90
A FRENCH TERRACOTTA BUST OF A NOBLEWOMAN Circle of Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) France, circa 1800 A fine terracotta bust of a noblewoman, on a veined mauve marble socle. Provenance Previously with Frank Partridge & Sons Ltd, November 1968 Private Collection, London Width: 29 in (51 cm) Height: 20 in (74 cm) I12.129
A GEORGIAN BRASS DOORSTOP England, circa 1800 A fine and rare George III early 19th century brass half round door stop or porter, in the form a bell, with a long shaft and carrying handle. Height: 19¼ in (49 cm) J06.86
A PAIR OF FRENCH NEEDLEWORK CUSHIONS France, circa 1730 A fine pair of 18th century French floral needlework panels retaining particularly strong fresh colouring, now mounted as cushions. Height: 15 in (38 cm) Width: 20 in (51 cm) K01.03
A 19th CENTURY CELADON VASE The vase Chinese, 19th century A very fine 19th century Chinese celadon vase with incised decoration of flowers, clouds, and vines. Height of vase: 18 1/2 in (47 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. M10.87
FRAMED PRINTS OF EDINBURGH LANDMARKS Scotland, 19th century A superb set of 12 (twelve) 19th century limited edition prints of Edinburgh. Published in Edinburgh in 1880 by Thomas George Stevenson and taken from the original drawings of Edinburgh: In the Olden Time Displayed in a Series of .. Original Views Between the Years 1717 and 1828. Now mounted and held in hand painted frames. 18 in x 22Âź in (46 x 56.5 cm) each K03.08
RALPH THOMPSON (1913-2009) A LION CUB Pencil, ink, and watercolour Signed 'Ralph Thompson' lower left 18½ x 26½ in (47 x 67.5 cm) K03.15
A REGENCY PAPIER MACHE TRAY ON STAND The tray English, circa 1810 A very fine large scale black and gilt decorated papier-mâché tray of large size. Now sitting on a later faux bamboo stand hand-painted in similar colours. Height: 21 ¼ in (53.5 cm) Width: 30 ¾ in (78 cm) Depth: 24 in (61 cm) K09.86
HUGH ‘GRECIAN’ WILLIAMS (1773-1829) A VIEW OF LOCH TAY signed H.W. Williams lower right watercolour, mounted and giltwood frame An English watercolour showing a view of Loch Tay with Kenmore Church and Bridge in the distance. 17 x 25 ½ in (43 x 65 cm) F09.113
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI SIDE TABLES France, circa 1900 A fine pair of French Louis XVI style kingwood parquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted side tables, each with two drawers and standing on elegant cabriole legs. The inlaid kingwood of very good colour. A very useful pair of small scale occasional tables. Width: 18½ in (47 cm) Height: 28¾ in (73 cm) Depth: 11½ in (29 cm) L01.07
A 19th CENTURY JAPANESE IMARI VASE The vase Japanese, 19th century An attractive large scale ribbed Japanese Imari vase decorated with floral motifs around a central panel featuring stylised bamboo and plum amongst sprays of peony and chrysanthemum. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base. Height of vase: 18½ in (47 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. M02.13
A LARGE SCALE 19th CENTURY IMARI VASE The vase Japanese, 19th century An attractive large scale ribbed Japanese Imari vase decorated with floral motifs around a central panel featuring stylised bamboo and plum amongst sprays of peony and chrysanthemum. Now mounted as a lamp with a hand-gilded turned base. Height of vase: 18 1/2 in (47 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. M02.14
AN EDWARDIAN TAXIDERMY CASE OF PINTAILS England, circa 1920 A superb Edwardian taxidermy case of pintails and a sandpiper in a naturalised setting. Height: 27¼ in (69 cm) Width: 35½ in (90 cm) Depth: 8¾ in (22 cm) M08.72
A SET OF VICTORIAN DESSERT FORKS AND KNIVES England, circa 1880 A fine set of 6 pairs of Victorian china-handled knives and forks, bearing the mark of Martin & Hall, Sheffield, 1882. The English porcelain handles painted with trailing flowers and gilded foliage, the ferrules decorated with roses, thistles and shamrocks, held in a presentation box. B04.60
A MATCHED PAIR OF JAPANESE ARITA DISHES Japan, 17th century A fine matched pair of Japanese blue and white Arita dishes from the Edo period. The dishes each decorated in the Chinese 'Kraak' style with a depiction of a jardiniere containing flowers in the centre, the rims decorated with panels featuring a variety of peonies, cherry blossoms, and chrysanthemums. Diameter of dish A: 14 in Diameter of dish B: 14½ in M10.93
A CHINESE GREEN GLAZED VASE The vase Chinese, circa 1900 A Chinese green glazed vase with craquelure finish. Height of vase: 17 in (43 cm) Including base, excluding electrical fitments and lampshades This lamp can be wired for use worldwide. A selection of card, linen and silk lampshades are available on request. M10.102
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