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Lot 91
Includes four large, heavy gilded bronze brackets, crafted in the Gothic Revival style, designed to hold rods, tubes, dowels, or bars for displaying curtains, draperies, tapestries, and more. These antique architectural supports feature intricately modeled dragons with outstretched claws and lengthy, serpentine tails, all set against a backdrop of ornate botanical decorations. Weight: 7Lbs, Each. Dimensions: 12''L x 6''W x 5.5''H, eachCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 369
After François-Joseph Bosio, French, 1768-1845, a French bronze group of Hercules fighting Acheloüs metamorphosed into a snake, Third quarter 19th century, Hercules is depicted nude fighting the river-god Acheloüs in the form of a snake with his left hand holding the snake while he raises a rock in his right hand above his head ready to strike, on a naturalistic base with his lion pelt draped on the ground, cast initials G. / VPS, 30cm high, 23cm wide, 10.4cm deep Footnotes: Note: The story appears in Ovid's Metamorphoses (Bk IX:1-88), with Hercules fighting the river-god Acheloüs for the hand of Deianeira, daughter of Oeneus, the King of Calydon. Acheloüs turned into a snake but was defeated by Hercules. This model is after the original sculpture by François-Joseph Bosio and cast by Auguste Carbonneaux in 1824 for the Tuileries Garden in Paris, which is now housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris (no. LL325). A bronze replica cast by Charles Crozatier sits in The Pond in The Botanical Gardens at Kew and has been part of the Royal Collection since it was acquired by King George IV in 1829.
Lot 173
White porcelain adorned with ornated details, features a botanical butterfly design. The lid is ornated with a yellow butterfly handle on a green leaf. Lenox backstamp. Artist: Louise Le LuyerIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6.5''L x 10.5''W x 7.5''HManufacturer: LenoxCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 297
Large Tiffany style chandelier made of leaded and stained glass. The upper part glows with a light caramel-butter shade and the lower part is made with botanical designs of scarlet red, hunter green, orange, lavender, and light beige. The chandelier glows with one central light holder. Chandelier dimensions: 15"H x 24 dia. Chain length: 14'ft. Cord length: 19'ft. Issued: 20th centuryCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 302
A Japanese sword (wakizashi), blade 18.5 in. hon-zukuri, notare hamon, plain copper habaki, nakago with five character mei (Hojoji Kunimune), iron maru-gata tsuba of openwork botanical design and with beaded edge, iron kabutogane kashira, menuki in the form of tigers, laquered saya mounted en suite to the tsuka.
Lot 1194
Barbados is a beautiful island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. It is a popular tourist destination that offers a diverse range of experiences. Here are some key points about Barbados:1. **Geography**: Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean and is situated in the Lesser Antilles. It is a relatively small island, covering an area of about 167 square miles (432 square kilometers).2. **Capital**: The capital city of Barbados is Bridgetown, which is also the largest city on the island. Bridgetown's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.3. **Beaches**: Barbados is famous for its pristine sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters. Popular beaches include Crane Beach, Accra Beach, and Bathsheba Beach on the rugged east coast.4. **Bajan Culture**: The culture of Barbados is a unique blend of African, British, and West Indian influences. It is known for its music, dance, festivals, and friendly people, often referred to as "Bajans."5. **Historic Sites**: Barbados has a rich history, with many historic sites and landmarks to explore. St. Nicholas Abbey, George Washington House, and Garrison Savannah are just a few examples.6. **Crop Over Festival**: Crop Over is Barbados' most famous and vibrant festival, celebrated with colorful parades, music, dancing, and traditional costumes. It marks the end of the sugarcane harvest season.7. **Rum**: Barbados is considered the birthplace of rum, and the island is known for its rum production. Visitors can tour distilleries like Mount Gay and taste the local spirit.8. **Wildlife**: Barbados is home to diverse marine life and is a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can also visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see animals like green monkeys.9. **Cuisine**: Bajan cuisine features fresh seafood, flavorful spices, and tropical fruits. Don't miss trying local dishes like flying fish and cou-cou, macaroni pie, and fish cakes.10. **Cricket**: Cricket is the national sport of Barbados, and the island has produced some of the world's greatest cricket players. You can catch a cricket match at the Kensington Oval.11. **Botanical Gardens**: Hunte's Gardens and Andromeda Botanic Gardens are two beautiful places to explore lush plant life and exotic flora.12. **Shopping**: Bridgetown offers excellent shopping opportunities, with duty-free stores selling jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs. Pelican Craft Centre is a great place to find handmade crafts.13. **Hiking and Nature**: The island's interior offers hiking trails through forests and gullies. Harrison's Cave is an underground limestone cave worth exploring.14. **Accessibility**: Barbados is easily accessible, with a modern international airport and a well-maintained road network.15. **Weather**: The island enjoys a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The dry season runs from December to May, making it a popular time for visitors.Barbados offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor activities, making it an appealing destination for beach lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a taste of Caribbean hospitality. Whether you're relaxing on the beach, dancing to calypso music, or exploring historic sites, Barbados has something for everyone.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.
Lot 129
Property of the Late Countess Haig - A large Portmeirion Botanical Garden/Susan Williams-Ellis dinner service comprising, twenty dinner plates (w-26.5cm), two small bowls (w-13cm), two teapots (l-25cm h-17.5cm), two salad bowls (w-23.5cm h-11cm), four tall coffee cups (h-11.5cm), ten tea cups, three coffee cups, three large cups (h-9cm), two milk jugs, a creamer, two egg cups, a pitcher (h-19cm), six cereal bowls (w-14cm h-7cm), twelve side plates (w-18.5cm), thirteen plates (w-22cm), four soup bowls (w-21cm), two flan dishes (smallest w-20.5cm larger w-27.5cm), a oval serving dish (l-29cm), a pot (h-8cm), two serving platters (l-32.5cm), fifteen teacup saucers, eight coffee cups saucers (w-17cm) and seven large mug saucers. (all marked verso) (123)
Lot 22
Robertson (Hannah) The Young Ladies School of Arts. Containing a great variety of practical receipts, in Gum-Flowers, Filligree, Japanning, Shell-Work, Gilding, Painting, Cosmetics, Jellies, Preserves, Cakes, Cordials, Creams, Jamms, Pickles, Candying, Made Wines, Clear Starching, &c., 2 vol. in 1, 'A New edition, corrected', engraved additional title within ornate floral border ('The second edition with large additions') and 4 (of 5) botanical plates (that missing provided in facsimile), of which all but 1 folding, 1 partially hand-coloured in green, vol.2 b6 blank, lacking M6 in vol.1 (provided in facsimile), spotting and staining, lightly browned, bookplate of Irene A Dunn, 1991, modern morocco-backed marbled boards, [Maclean p.124], rare in commerce and often found missing plates, Edinburgh, Printed for Robert Jameson, 1777 § Smith (Robert) Court Cookery: or, The Compleat English Cook, second edition, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking initial advertisement f. and title, the latter supplied in facsimile, water-stained, some spotting and staining, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked (preserving majority of original backstrip in compartments) and restored, with some loss of original leather at head of lower cover, [Bitting p.440; Maclean p.137; cf. Oxford pp.55-56 (first edition)], Printed for T. Wotton, 1725; and 4 others, defective 18th century cookery (Borella, Lamb (first edition with majority of plates), Atkyns, & Complete Family-Piece, [1737]), v.s. (6). sold not subject to return.
Lot 1361
A collection of ninety-seven microscope specimen slides, late Victorian and later, including biological, entomological, botanical and zoological, many with printed labels, some paper wrapped including a numbered set of twenty-four by W. Watson & Sons, H.W.H Darlaston, 'J.W.D. Hume', 'Stanley', 'EW' (Edmund Wheeler) and 'J. Bourgogne'.
Lot 177
A collection of six watercolour and gouache botanical studies by Ronald Simpson, together with a number of other pictures from the Simpson archive, to include a seascape and tree study by Ronald Simpson, each signed and dated 1908, a painted papier-mâché relief picture in the Egyptian taste, and a papier-mâché relief picture of the Madonna and Child (10) Provenance: The estate of the late Helen Sophie Davidson Stokes, granddaughter of Arthur Simpson, and part of a collection of works that has been passed down through the family. The Simpson family of Kendall are internationally renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship in woodworking, as well as their contributions to the world of art. Arthur Simpson, along with his sons Ronald and Hubert, established a legacy of fine furniture making that has endured for generations.After working for George Faulkner Armitage from 1882-1885, in 1885, Simpson returned to his roots, establishing his workshop, Simpson of Kendal. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional attention to detail, Simpson quickly gained recognition for his high-quality furniture. From the early 20th century, Arthur’s eldest son, Hubert, was appointed as head of the family firm whilst Ronald, the youngest son and noted for his 'flair for colour and design', became a designer. In addition to being a skilled cabinetmaker like his father and brother, Ronald Simpson, also pursued a successful career as a painter and textile designer. Winning several awards for his textile designs, in 1937 Ronald was tasked with creating the street decorations for Kendal to celebrate the coronation of King George VI.The Simpsons' furniture pieces, including cabinets, chairs and tables, are highly sought after for their quality and craftsmanship and Ronald's paintings continue to be admired for their artistic merit. The family's legacy continues to influence both woodworking and the arts today.
Lot 9006
A box of 30+ assorted Japanese interest books, including art, culture, history, Manga, Go, Hiroshige, Shibata Zeshin, Rimpa art, ideology of Kokugo, 'Histoire du Japon...', Paris, Chez Nyon Fils, 1754, new edition, volume 6, engraved folding map of the islands of Japan + numerous engraved botanical plates of Japanese plants and flowers, contemporary calf, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Japanese edition, etc etc (30+)
Lot 9019
A circa late 19th Century photograph album containing approximately 18 albumen print and other photographs of India, in the historical regions of Bengal/Jharkand/Bihar, images include Jubilee day at Berhampore (3); grand colonial house/villa captioned 'Surda' [Jharkand]; image captioned 'Darjeeling from Jellapahar Road', with houses amongst hills and trees visible in foreground and snow capped Himalaya in distance (approx 23 x 19cm), plus 4 others Darjeeling including from Botanical Gardens and 'Darjeeling, sunset on Kinchinjunga [Kangchenjunga]', these images all with neat contemporary m/s pen & ink captions beneath, all relatively large size (sunset Kangchenjunga aprox 18 x 30cm); others uncaptioned colonial mansion/estate scenes; plus 12 images of Venice; 3 of Tenby, Wales; 1 of Suez canal, these all captioned beneat, mainly 22 x 28cm, folio, old calf gilt album (slightly worn), all edges gilt
Lot 9359A
Alexander McDonald: 'A Complete Dictionary of Practical Gardening', London, George Kearsley, 1807, volume 2 (of 2) only, 36 engraved plates (of which 31 botanical after Sydenham Edwards and engraved by F. Sansom, and 5 at end depicting greenhouses, ice house, garden implements etc, waterstaining affecting many leaves/plates, 4to, old half calf very worn, together with Arlette Davids (ill.): 'Flowers Rock Plants', London, Paris, New York, The Hyperion Press, 1939, 40 colour plates of various cacti, succulents, stonecrops, lilies, agave etc, folio, original cloth (worn) (2)
Lot 358
An early 20th Century sketchbook of watercolours with a botanical interest Together with another sketchbook of watercolours by a different hand A sketchbook of twenty-five watercolour studies of flora including holly, yew and pine. mostly titled and dated from 1908-1910, some with indeciphered monogram. Each illutration measures approximately 8cm x 13.5cm; together with another sketchbook containing ten finished watercolour sketches and other partly-completed examples, with each page measuring 18cm x 12.5cm. (2)
Lot 782
THAKUR GANGA SINGH (1895-1970)TWO FLORAL STUDIESWatercolours on paper, one inscibed 'Bombax malabaricm DC' and the other 'Beaumontia grandiflora Wall', each signed Ganga Singh 1944, each framed and glazed, 44cm x 34.5cm. (2)Thakur Ganga Singh embarked on his artistic journey at the Forest Research Institute in Dehra Dun, later refining his skills at the Slade in London in 1931. Maharajah Yadhavindra Singh commissioned over 400 watercolor depictions of Simla Hills flora and Singh became a permanent member of His Highness' staff. Singh's contributions to botanical art were widely recognized, and he gained the title 'Rai Sahib' in his later years.
Lot 529
Souvenir de Bagatelle, Avant-Propos de Jean-Louis Vaudoyer, Paris, 1938, 16½ x 13¼in. (41.9 x 33.7cm.); Pierre Joseph Redoute, Roses 2, selected and introduced by Eva Mannering, The Ariel Press, London, 1956, 16 x 12in. (40.6 x 30.5cm.); Botanical Prints, Norman & Eve Robson, Bracken Books, London 1989, 15 x 11in. (38.1 x 27.9cm.); Old Garden Roses Part 2, the Gallicas, Wilfred Blunt & James Russell painted by Charles Raymond, George Rainbird Ltd, London 1957, 17 x 12¼in. (43.2 x 31.1cm.); The Glory of the Rose, Water colour illustrations by Lotte Gunthart, introduction and text by Gottfried Boesch, George G. Harrap & Co.Ltd, 1965, 18¼ x 12¼in. (46.3 x 31.1cm.). (5)
Lot 371
A MINIATURE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE AND COVER BY NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI (1845-1927)MEIJI ERA, EARLY 20TH CENTURYDecorated with two thatched cottages by the waterfront in a colourful river landscape, the sky a uniform cobalt blue contrasting with the water below rendered in graduated musen (wireless cloisonné); with narrow borders to the foot and shoulder, the rim decorated with a polychrome band of chrysanthemum panels; the small domed cover embellished with formal lotus panels beneath a chrysanthemum-shaped silver finial; the silver base stamped Kyoto Namikawa, 11.5cm. (2)Originally a samurai, Namikawa Yasuyuki opened his first enamelling studio in Kyoto in 1875 and went on to become one of the most influential artists of what is referred to as the 'Golden Age of Enamelling' in Japan. His earlier work was relatively traditional in style, mainly decorated with formal botanical and geometric motifs, but his later designs became increasingly pictorial. Reminiscent of the Nihonga style painting, he made use of intricate wirework counterbalanced by broad areas of pure enamel, a compositional style that relates the piece offered here with the two koro in the Khalili Collection, illustrated in Meiji no Takara: Treasures of Imperial Japan, the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art, Enamel, nos. 25 and 32.
Lot 66
A RARE NEPALESE GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF INDRA14TH CENTURYSeated in maharajalilasana with his right hand raised in vitarka mudra and supporting himself on his left hand, placed on the ground behind him and holding a vajra, his face with downcast eyes and a serene expression, with a delicately incised third eye to his forehead. He wears a diaphanous dhoti with a beaded hem and is adorned with necklaces, bracelets and an open scrollwork tiara all inlaid with hardstones, together with a slate stand, 3.5kg, 27.5cm. (2)Provenance: formerly the collection of John David Adam Stainton (1921-1991); gifted to the 6th Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, and thence by descent. Indra holds significant religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal, reflecting the syncretic nature of religious traditions in the region. Associated with war and thunder, Indra is revered as the lord of the gods and referred to by a number of epithets, especially Sahasraksha, ‘The Thousand Eyed’. This feature is symbolically represented in the form of a third eye centering Indra’s forehead, a typical element of the god’s iconography as seen in the work offered here. A number of other iconographic elements in this piece are unique to Nepalese depictions of Indra. His posture, seated in elegant maharajalilasana or ‘Royal Ease’, and his crown of a tall mitre-shaped type are both specific to this region’s artistic production, as is the distinctive use of hardstones, which is typical of metalwork from the Kathmandu Valley. Together these elements mark this depiction of Indra as one of the most recognisable and celebrated works of Nepalese art. Compare with a related example in the Norton Simon Museum, in P. Pal, Asian Art at the Norton Simon Museum, vol.2, pp.84-85, no.52 and another smaller example from the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, in P. Pal, Art of Nepal, p.119, no.S42. See also, P. Pal, The Sensuous Immortals: A Selection of Sculptures from the Pan-Asian Collection, p.174, fig.102 for another comparable example, sold at Christie's New York, 17 March 2015, lot 11.This Nepalese 14th-century gilt copper figure of Indra was gifted to the 6th Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair by John David Adam Stainton (1921-1991), best known as a formidable British field botanist and Himalayan plant collector. During his botanical explorations Stainton travelled Nepal extensively, initially in the 1950s with the British Museum’s botany department and subsequently on private expeditions, resulting in an important corpus of publications including Forests of Nepal (1972) and Flowers of the Himalaya (1984). Stainton also left a significant body of field notes rich in ethnographic observations, now held in the National History Museum, London, displaying his cultural knowledge of the region.十四世紀 尼泊爾銅鎏金因陀羅坐像來源：John Adam Stainton（1921-1911）舊藏，贈予Aberdeen and Hindus六世伯爵及伯爵夫人為禮物，之後由其後人繼承。
Lot 718
A LATE 19TH CENTURY COPELAND SIXTEEN PIECE BOTANICAL DESSERT SERVICE, comprising eleven dessert plates, four short comports and a taller comport, apple green and gilt border surrounding a printed and tinted with floral sprays, pattern number D6383, printed factory mark, diameter 24cm (16) (Condition Report: the tall comport has a complete brake at the top of the pedestal, also has dirty marks, two of the short pedestal comports are cracked and stained, one of the dessert plates is cracked)
Lot 758
TWO SETS OF TWELVE BOTANICAL COLLECTORS PLATES BY FRANKLIN PORCELAIN AND BING & GRONDAHL FOR DANBURY MINT, TOGETHER WITH FIVE FLORAL AND BUTTERFLY ORNAMENTS, the Franklin Mint plates are from 'The Royal Horticultural Society Signature Edition', the Danbury Mint are 'The Twelve Rose Plates', the Franklin Porcelain ornaments comprise 'Purple Emperor' (bent antennae), 'The Angelica Orchid', (no damage noted but rattles as though cracked when place on a surface), 'The Tiger Swallowtail' (one antennae missing), 'The Viceroy and Marsh Marigold' and 'The Glossy Amethyst' (29 + 2 certificates) (Condition Report: plates are dusty / grubby and would benefit from a clean, the ornaments are ok unless mentioned within the description)
Lot 93
Elizabeth "Bessie" Joy Spiers / Agnes D. Spiers and Charlotte Horn Spiers (British,19th / early 20th century), Collection of 22 watercolours on laid card and 11 loose including German 'Kochberg Thuringen', 'Old Castle at Neudeck', 'House of Napolean (Poddebice)','View of Agha with Algiers beyond...'. Others include, still life / botanical studies, each initialed and dated to margins.
Lot 191
Great Britain, QEII 1953-1979 collection in Hingeless Lighthouse album, to include; 1952-54 set to 1/6d UM, 1955-58 Castles set M, 1955-58 set to 1/6d UM, 1959-68 Castles set M (x2), 1959 Phosphor-Graphite set UM, phosphor sets UM including 1962 productivity, 1963 Hunger, Lifeboat, Red Cross, 1964 Geographical & Botanical etc to 1979.
Lot 135
Great Britain, QV to QEII collection in Windsor Album to include; 1840 1d black U (x2) both three marg – one close to four with small nibbles to side, range of penny reds U, embossed 1/ cut out and added to square cut paper, 1873-80 vals to 1/ U, 1883-84 green & lilacs to 6d U with 9d perfin, 1887-92 Jubilee vals to 1/ (both) U, 1902-10 2/6d & 5/ perfin U, Seahorses with 2/6d U (x3), 5/ & 10/ U, 1934 Re-engraved 2/6d & 5/ U, 1948 RSW set M, Castles U, 1955-58 to 1/6d U, Phosphor issues U to include 1962 Productivity, 1963 Hunger, Lifeboat & Red Cross, 1964 Geographical & Botanical etc to 1970. Also. P.Dues, Back of the Book issues and Definitives.
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