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Limited Edition hand painted highly detailed porcelain mini box is in image of an antique look inkwell. With golden Koi fish all around this round petite treasure box it also boats a gilded fish clasp at hinge that opens to white interior. Peint Main Limoges France 1 of 100 99 BB backstamp. Artist: BBIssued: 20th c.Dimensions: 2"L x 1.5"W x 1.5"HEdition Number: 1 Country of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
A Paduan bronze inkwell, 16th century, With four infants supporting a lidded vase, on a square section base raised on paw feet, 23.5cm high, 18.5cm wide, 15.5cm deepFootnotes: Note: The style and casting of the present lot points to Padua's late Renaissance bronze production. The four infants or putti in particular recall the work of Niccolo Roccatagliata (1593-1636).
An Italian specimen marble and micromosaic table,Attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli, early 19th century, the base late 19th century,The white marble top inset with a central circular micromosaic depicting a chaffinch guarding its nest of eggs from an inquisitive mouse, surrounded by one hundred and sixty radiating specimens arranged in concentric tapering bands edged in Marmo Nero, samples include: porfido verde serpentino antico, Egyptian alabaster, porphyry, black granite, labradorite, amazonite, rhodonite, bloodstone, malachite, lapis lazuli, amethyst and various jaspers and agates, within a verde antico border on a Regency style polychrome decorated faux marble base with triform foliate scroll supports, overall - 74.5cm high, 134cm diameter; the micromosaic - 26.3cm diameterLiterature: Anna Maria Massinelli, Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836), Maestro di stile e di mosaic, Florence, 2018, pp.230-231, pp. 297-298, figs. 256 a, b, 353, 354.Footnotes:Note: Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) trained as a sculptor and painter but by 1775 he was already known for his work in micromosaic, a medium which he is credited with advancing. Through the work of the chemist Alessio Mattiloi, Raffaelli was able to create tiny tesserae made from spun enamel of extremely fine quality which allowed for the creation of complex compositions. Working from both his studio in the Piazza di Spagna and the Vatican workshops in Rome, his gallery became a place of pilgrimage for sophisticated European aristocrats on their Grand Tour.Following the French occupation of Rome in 1797, Raffaelli transferred his workshop to the Milanese Court of Eugene Bonaparte. However, the collapse of the Court in Milan saw Raffaelli return to Rome between 1815-20, and set up his flourishing workshop in the via del Babuino.Alongside his intricate and acclaimed micromosaics, Raffaelli was also fascinated with the mineral world and was a highly accomplished lapidary artist, using sophisticated combinations of marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, amethyst and malachite to create stunning table tops. The present lot can be almost certainly be attributed to Raffaelli combining as it does his genius in the techniques of both micromosaic and hardstone in a beautiful, harmonious design.The central circular scene in the micromosaic of the present lot with a chaffinch guarding its nest of eggs from a mouse can be directly compared with one of a pair of panels by Raffaelli sold by Sotheby’s, Pelham, The Public and the Private, 8 March 2016, lot 142, with provenance to Hamilton Palace, showing an identical scene alongside a second panel with a goldfinch and a serpent. Further comparisons can also be drawn to a plaque in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, and another in the Palazzo Borromeo, Borromeo Islands. In all three of these panels the tree is lacking a further trunk on the far left which is part of the design of the present lot. In addition, there is an inkwell in the Wallace Collection, London, which includes a medallion of the same picture but lacking the nest of eggs. Close examination reveals in all these examples, including the present lot, Raffaelli’s trademark device to outline his birds and animals with white, rectilinear tesserae.The rich range of specimen marbles in the present lot can be compared with a table by Raffaelli sold Sotheby’s, Kentshire, New York, 18 October 2014, lot 156, with provenance to The Hon. John and Lady Augusta Kennedy-Erskine; and also a table at Trinity College, Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum (Massinelli op.cit p. 298). A further table, not fully attributed to Raffaelli, is at Ickworth House, Suffolk, and displays the same arrangement of specimen marbles surrounding a central micromosaic of The Doves of Pliny (NT 850351). The outer border with a band of verde antico marble in both the Kennedy-Erskine and Ickworth House table tops are identical to the present lot.While the base of the current table appears to be a later association, the ornamental scheme of the top combining a stunning lapidary palette with the intricate micromosaic can be attributed to the distinctive production of Raffaelli.
A collection of silver items comprising a silver epergne, by Cohen & Charles, Birmingham 1909, with three trumpet vases to a wirework frame and loaded base, 21.5cm high, a cigarette case, by Frederick Field, 8.7cm cm high, a pepperette, formed as a milk churn, by James Deakin & Sons, 4.3cm high, two vesta cases, three napkin rings, a capstan inkwell, an atomiser scent bottle, and a composed four piece dressing table set, one mirror decorated with putti, by Henry Matthews,weighable 6.8oztCondition ReportKnocks, wear and rubbing throughout. Noticeable knocks and splits to the dressing table set.
BRASS ART DECO STYLE DESK DATA, 20TH CENTURY along with further items, to include a novelty terracotta pottery brown glazed lidded jar, modelled as a bear, a gun metal and tortoiseshell effect double inkwell, a white metal pin cushion modelled as a heeled shoe and furtherdesk data 14.5cm long
19th century Golf Desk Top Inkwell: Silver plated exquisite Inkwell set by Roberts & Belk, started in 1863 measures 17" x 12" and stands 6" high at its tallest with original glass inkwells (please note brackets for inkwells have a broken loop which hold it on the tray on both). Green Jacket Auctions sold an example in 2015 for $2,910 but was wrongly described as sterling silver
A late 19thC novelty glass and wooden inkwell on stand, the hinged lid formed as a gavel, 11.5cm wide, two cut glass inkwells with hinged brass lids, a leather bound travelling double inkwell, and a Christofle silver plate and cut glass tea glass and holder, engraved with initials and "Montreux", with an insulated hinged lid. (5)
This retired Swarovski Crystal Memories set of binoculars is part of In a Class of their Own theme group. Crystal Memories inkwell and quill (which is removable) was part of the Special Treasures collection. The metal detail is 18K gold-plated. This item has its original box which measures 2"L x 1.5"W x 3"H. The largest piece measures 1.5"L x 1.5"W x 0.5"H. Issued: c. 2000sManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
A VICTORIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR INKSTAND JOHN GRINSELL & SONS, LONDON 1898 With as gadrooned border, a pierced scroll gallery, a pen tray, two cut glass inkwells with silver covers, engraved 1899 and an armorial, on four paw feet 25.5cm (10in) diameter 641g (20.6 oz) weighable Condition Report: Marks are clear Engraving crisp Stands well Hinges to bottles good Minor chips to the glass, one inkwell stained Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A George V silver sauce boat, with a gadrooned rim and scrolling handle on shell capped legs and pad feet, Birmingham, 1924, William Neale & Son Ltd, together with a silver desk inkwell, silver bud vase, sterling silver cornucopia pepperette Indian white metal bracelet bowl, epns etc weighable silver approximately 240 grams
to include a weighted capstan inkwell by Asprey & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1912; three piece cruet set; M.O.P handle bread fork by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1909; silver picks and a cased set of M.O.P handled butter knives. (qty)* Inkwell with wear and dents; cruet set with wear and staining, fair.
Samuel Herbert & Co., London 1758, the rectangular stand with rounded angles and coil moulded borders, with a silver mounted and cut glass pounce pot, inkwell and quill holder in cross-pierced galleries, on paw feet, 10in. (25.5cm.) long, the silver stand weighing 15.9 tr.oz.*The stand with a loss to the pierced gallery on the front of one gallery. Clear marks. Six nuts missing from the fixings for the galleries to the underside (although they are still securely attached). The crest a little worn from polishing. A chip to the lower edge of the inkwell and several frits and tiny chips to the two other glass pieces. The quill holder mount is missing.
A hallmarked silver capstan inkwell. The inkwell having three feet in the form of dolphins. The hinged lid having a serpentine rim. Weighted. Inscription to front 'To Lieutenant L.W. Wood RNVR Divisional and Transport officer. HMS Mercury. 5.5.41 to 31.8.44 From his staff. Stamped with Lion passant and date letter p (Likely Birmingham 1939). Weight approx 416g. Measures approx 14cm x 4cm.
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