- THREE WORKS AFTER SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGSAfter
THREE WORKS AFTER SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGSAfter Sir Alfred James Munnings (British, 1878-1959)The Saddling Paddock and two others (3)chromolithographs in color on wove paperLot includes: 1. The Saddling Paddock: Cheltenham March Meeting. Publ
- VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HANDLED TABLEWAREGrouping
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HANDLED TABLEWAREGrouping of Three Vintage Sterling Silver Handled Tableware. Includes: Cheltenham England 2-piece carving set together with a Wallace pie server. Knife measures 14-1/2". Pastry server measures 10-1/2"
- EDGAR HUNT (1876-1953): FEEDING TIMEOil
EDGAR HUNT (1876-1953): FEEDING TIMEOil on canvas, 1904, signed 'E Hunt' and dated lower right, with label from Ambassador Galleries, Cheltenham.
24 x 36 in., 29 x 41 in. (frame).
Condition
An area of small scattered losses upper right and lower center edge. Canvas slightly loose on stretcher lower left. Surface soiling. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- GEORGE II INLAID AND FIGURED WALNUT
GEORGE II INLAID AND FIGURED WALNUT DRESSING TABLEFitted with a paper label on the reverse ' Barnby, Bendall & Co., Ltd., Depository, Cheltenham, Legard, 121'.
29 x 32 x 20 3/4 in.
Condition
Staining, nicks, scuffing and gouges to the top with veneer replacements. Mounts original, minor patches to both side panels with replacements to the bottom molding. Small age splits to the apron, niche door opening to one shelf, lock stuck open. Structurally sound, lovely color.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- SELECT REGISTER OF APARTMENT HOUSE PLANS
SELECT REGISTER OF APARTMENT HOUSE PLANS NYC3 volumes of the Select Register of Apartment House Plans for New York's East Side. The Cheltenham Press, New York, 1928. Each volume contains detailed floor plans for New York City apartments circa 1928. Volume I: Avenues, Volume II: Streets, Volume III: Districts. Each numbered 164 in the front cover. Each 13" x 10 1/2" x 4". All with discoloration to covers and pages, wear and fraying to covers and spines, corners bumped and fraying on all, cover partially detached on Volume I, wear and discoloration to pages on all.
- English sterling silver footed salver
English sterling silver footed salver by Cheltenham & Co. with fleur de lis engraved in center, and shaped edge. Approx. 20.2 t oz 10.25” dia Condition: scuffs to surface CT Transfer Fee $10
- George Nakashima. Rare vanity/desk.
George Nakashima. Rare vanity/desk. 1961, American black walnut. 23 h × 53¾ w × 18½ d in. result: $13,860. estimate: $15,000–20,000. Vanity features a single slab top with one free edge, figured grain, and sap grain detail above two drawers. Sold with digital copies of the original order card and letter of authenticity from Mira Nakashima. Provenance: The Artist | Mr. L. John Minnick, Cheltenham, PA | Private Collection
- (3 PCS) ANTIQUE PEWTER MUGSDESCRIPTION:
(3 PCS) ANTIQUE PEWTER MUGSDESCRIPTION: (3 Pcs) Antique English Pewter Mugs. Feature hooped handles and a graduates in size from the base to the top. Finished with a clear glass bottom. Marked " Cheltenham and Co" on the bottom.
CIRCA:20th
ORIGIN:USA
DIMENSIONS:H:5.5" W:4"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- VINER SHEFFIELD STERLING TEA SERVICEEdward
VINER SHEFFIELD STERLING TEA SERVICEEdward Viner, Sheffield sterling silver coffee & tea service, Cheltenham & Co. Sheffield, England, including tea pot with ebonized wooden handle and finial, coffee pot with ebonized wooden handle and finial, creamer and open double-handled sugar, all with egg and dart rims and paw feet. Maker's hallmarks "EV" for Emile Viners, Sheffield town mark, sterling standard and date mark "G". Also marked "Made in Sheffield England" on base. Sizes range from 9" H x 8" W x 4 1/4" D to 4" H x 6" W x 3 1/4" D. 70.595 oz troy including handles. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Very good condition with few fleabites and minor dents. Some surface scratches due to age. Not monogrammed.
- PAIR OF HUNTING PRINTS PUBLISHED BY
PAIR OF HUNTING PRINTS PUBLISHED BY I.W. LAIRDPair of Hunting Prints Published by I.W. Laird , "Cheltenham Annual Grande Steeple Chase" London 1841, Plates I "The Start" and Plate II "Frogmill Brook"
19.5 in. x 26 in. Framed 25.5 in. x 33 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- SMALL MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER, JACOB
SMALL MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER, JACOB ABRAHAM, BATH
EARLY 19TH CENTURY the swan neck pediment with a brass acorn finial above a detachable thermometer plate and 4 1/2 in. dial, the level dial engraved 'Abraham/ Optician/ Bath96cm highNote: Jacob Abraham is listed as an important maker and was Instrument Maker to the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Wellington. He was working in Bath from 1805 to 1841 and maintained premises in Cheltenham.
- THOMAS HARDY WOODLANDERS, SATIRES, A
THOMAS HARDY WOODLANDERS, SATIRES, A CHANGED MANThomas Hardy (England, 1840-1928). 3 books, including first editions. The Woodlanders, Satires of Circumstance, A Changed Man. The Woodlanders. A Novel. Harper & Brothers, New York. W.H. Griffith's copy. Corners bumped, some wear to spine, binding loose, wear to covers. Satires of Circumstance. With Miscellaneous Pieces. First edition, 1914. Macmillan and Co., London; printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. Pages unopened. In blue cloth case and blue cloth and leather slipcase. Some wear to leather on slipcase and corners bumped and worn; light wear to spine and corners. A Changed Man. The Waiting Supper and Other Tales. Concluding With The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid. First edition, 1913. Macmillan and Co., Limited, London; printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. Buildwas Abbey stamp front endpaper. Binding loose, some tearing at binding title page and front endpaper, corners bumped, spine worn and fraying. Provenance: Satires, Swann sale 1358, 1/17/1985; A Changed Man, Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England, 2/1/1981; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
- ANTHONY TROLLOPE ALLINGTON FIRST EDITION
ANTHONY TROLLOPE ALLINGTON FIRST EDITION BOOKSAnthony Trollope (England, 1815-1882). The Small House at Allington, in 2 volumes. With illustrations by J.E. Millais. First edition, 1864. Publisher Smith, Elder and Co., 65 Cornhill, London; and printed by Smith, Elder & Co., Little Green Arbour Court, London. Printing with page 70 (volume I) misprinted as 0 and hobbledehoya page 33. Marbled boards with blue leather and gilt lettering. William Nicholson bookplates to front pastedowns. Wear to boards; wear, scratches and losses to leather, shelf wear, corners bumped, discoloration to pastedowns, pencil notations to front pastedowns, foxing throughout, notation in pencil on page 70 volume II, bindings loose, back cover of volume I dented, tear to back board at spine, foxing throughout. Provenance: Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
- 4 BOOKS STRACHEY, SADLEIR, SHORTER &
4 BOOKS STRACHEY, SADLEIR, SHORTER & TROLLOPE4 books on writing, writers and books. Thackeray by Anthony Trollope, Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle by Clement Shorter, Excursions in Victorian Bibliography by Michael Sadleir, Characters and Commentaries by Lytton Strachey. Anthony Trollope (England, 1815-1882). Thackeray. English Men of Letters, edited by John Morley. 1879. Macmillan and Co., London; Charles Dickens and Evans, Crystal Palace Press. Wear to cover and spine, some fraying to spine, corners bumped, tears at pastedowns. Clement Shorter (England, 1857-1926). Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle. 1896. Hodder and Stoughton, London; printed by T. and A. Constable, Edinburgh. Corners bumped, some wear to edges and spine. Michael Sadleir (England, 1888-1957). Excursions in Victorian Bibliography. 1922. Chaundy & Cox., London; printed by Billing and Sons, Limited. With errata slip. Adrian Homer Goldstone bookplate front pastedown. Paper dust jacket torn (some pieces present), corners bumped, some wear to edges and spine. Lytton Strachey (England, 1880-1832). Characters and Commentaries. 1933. Chatto & Windus, London; printed at The Ballantyne Press, Spottiswoode, Ballantyne & Co. Ltd. Some wear to covers and spine, notations in pencil on rear pastedown. Provenance: Sadleir: Swann Galleries Inc., New York sale No. 1264, 07/15/1982; Strachey: Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England, 4/8/1972; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition:
Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
- ERNEST GIMSON (BRITISH 1864-1919)
ROCKING
ERNEST GIMSON (BRITISH 1864-1919)
ROCKING CHAIR, CIRCA 1904-10 yew, with rush seat55cm (21 3/4 in) wide, 113cm (44 1/2 in) high 67cm (26 1/2 in) deepProvenance: Phillips, London, 15th October 1991, lot 315.Literature: Carruthers A. and Greensted M. 'Good Citizen's Furniture', Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum 1994, p. 88, no. 22 where a chair of similar design is illustrated.Note: Probably made by Peter Waals circa 1904/10
- A collection of boxwood plaster moulds,
A collection of boxwood plaster moulds, approximately sixty, carved in the reverse for the casting of plaster/Provenance: From H H Martyn of Cheltenham
- Stanley Woolston (Contemporary)/Helleborus
Stanley Woolston (Contemporary)/Helleborus Atrorubens/signed with initials/oil on canvas, 25cm x 30cm/Provenance: Montpellier Gallery, Cheltenham/Note: painted by Stanley Woolston while Artist in Residence at Hidcote Manor, North Gloucestershire, famous for its fine gardens.
- Natalie Toplass (Contemporary)/Thistle/signed
Natalie Toplass (Contemporary)/Thistle/signed verso/oil on canvas, 153.5cm x 51cm, unframed/Provenance: Montpellier Art Gallery, Cheltenham
- Mila Furstova (Contemporary)/Trees/signed
Mila Furstova (Contemporary)/Trees/signed and dated 2006/etching and collage, 45cm x 33cm/Provenance: Martins Gallery, Cheltenham
- A collection of racing trophies relating
A collection of racing trophies relating to the trainer Colin Davies, including three for the horse 'Persian War' comprising a silver cup for the Championship Hurdle Challenge Cup, Cheltenham, a gilt metal model of a horse for the Schweppes Gold Trophy, a framed racing plate and another silver cup, The Lady Dudley Cup 1958 won by the horse 'Master Copper'
- Richard Dighton (1795-1880)/Portrait
Richard Dighton (1795-1880)/Portrait of a Gentleman/full-length, wearing a top hat and carrying a walking stick/signed lower right with inscription '67 St George's Place, Cheltenham'/watercolour, 26cm x 21cm
- English School, late 17th Century/Portrait
English School, late 17th Century/Portrait of Fortune Watts/half-length, wearing a white silk hood, pearl necklace and fur stole/feigned oval/oil on canvas, 77cm x 64cm/Exhibited: Cheltenham Art Gallery, 'Fine Paintings from Gloucestershire Houses and other sources,' 5th to 17th July 1965, cat no 74/Note: The mother-in-law of Howe Hicks, Fortune Watts' portrait is described on p. 240 of 'A Cotswold Family' as having 'a fair, clearly-cut face which looks down from it's frame out of a white hood w
- Ian Norbury (born 1948)/The White Goddess/limewood
Ian Norbury (born 1948)/The White Goddess/limewood and walnut, base 61.5cm wide x 37cm deep, total height 65cm/Provenance: purchased from Betty Norbury at the White Knight Gallery, Cheltenham, 1992
- Ian Norbury (born 1948)/Secrets/walnut
Ian Norbury (born 1948)/Secrets/walnut carving, 47cm x 73cm/Note: Secrets shows a view through a Venetian window looking out into the night. A huddle of masked figures are planning something, watched by another figure in the background/Provenance: purchased from Betty Norbury at the White Knight Gallery, Cheltenham, 1991
- A Chamberlains Worcester inkwell by
A Chamberlains Worcester inkwell by Thomas Baxter, circa 1820, and three Worcester toy baskets, the drum inkwell painted with a view of Cheltenham by Thomas Baxter, 6.5cm, script marks, two baskets by Grainger & Co. both painted with a view of Worcester from the North West, the other basket by Flight Barr & Barr, painted with flowers(4)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
- A garden roller by Sharpe of Cheltenham,
A garden roller by Sharpe of Cheltenham, 120cm high
- Thomas Robins, Sen. (1715-1770)/View
Thomas Robins, Sen. (1715-1770)/View of Cheltenham from the West/signed and dated 'T Robins Del. depct 1748.' and further inscribed 'A West Prospect Of the Spaw & Town of Cheltenham. This Mineral has been discover'd about 30 years, In 1719 Gabriel Davis, Mason, Receiving a Cure of a... it, sunk a Well and laid in Storis which was afterwards palisaded round &/wall'd in, But not in any great repute till 1740. Capt. Henry Skillecorne the present Propri[etor]... Made a handsome Walk and Additional b
- A circular oak eight-day wall clock,
A circular oak eight-day wall clock, 50cm diameter/Provenance: From Mudway The Butchers, 216 Lower High Street, Cheltenham
- ENGLISH GOTHIC STYLE MARTIN CHELTENHAM
ENGLISH GOTHIC STYLE MARTIN CHELTENHAM CLOCK, 29"HEnglish chiming double fusee clock, 19th c., the oak case fashioned as a Gothic church with front steps to the face door, shingled high angle roof, tracery ornamented windows at two sides, the foliate accented silvered face marked "Martin & Compy, Cheltenham," (established 1806), Roman numerals with "silent and strike sub dial," the time and strike fusee movement with key and pendulum, observed for 30 minutes operating, overall: approx 29"h, 20"w, 9"d, 41lbs
- A Pair of English Silver-Plate Épergne
A Pair of English Silver-Plate Épergne Bases with Elephant Decoration
Martin & Co., Cheltenham, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
marked Martin & Co./ Cheltenham and numbered 3673 to the underside, further stamped with a diamond registration mark to the top.
Height 7 5/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of Frank McIntosh, Greenport, New York
- SIX PIECES OF MACKENZIE-CHILDS CERAMIC
SIX PIECES OF MACKENZIE-CHILDS CERAMIC TABLEWARE AURORA, NEW YORK, EARLY 21ST CENTURYSIX PIECES OF MACKENZIE-CHILDS CERAMIC TABLEWARE, Aurora, New York, Early 21st Century, 1-3) Three "MacLachlan" second and third editions with stamped marks. A covered box, length 5.5", dish, length 9", and platter, length 11.75". 4-5) Two "Cheltenham" square plates, lengths 6.5" and 11.75". Impressed and stamped marks. The smaller plate also with a sticker label. 6) "Torquay Frank & Mustard" square plate, length 6.5". Impressed marks and sticker label.
- TWO ANTIQUE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES 19th
TWO ANTIQUE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES 19th century, the first of a gentleman, painted on card with "bronzed" painted details, facing right and well groomed in Regency coat (frame dimensions 4 1/4 x 3 5/8 in.); the second of a woman facing right, cut-out on card with "bronzed" painted details, bust-length and wearing lace bonnet, frame verso with later inscribed label "Cheltenham England 1935" (7 x 5 1/2 in.). Both presented behind glass in ebonized frames.
- THOMAS HARDY WOODLANDERS, SATIRES, A
THOMAS HARDY WOODLANDERS, SATIRES, A CHANGED MANThomas Hardy (England, 1840-1928). 3 books, including first editions. The Woodlanders, Satires of Circumstance, A Changed Man.
The Woodlanders. A Novel. Harper & Brothers, New York. W.H. Griffith's copy. Corners bumped, some wear to spine, binding loose, wear to covers.
Satires of Circumstance. With Miscellaneous Pieces. First edition, 1914. Macmillan and Co., London; printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. Pages unopened. In blue cloth case and blue cloth and leather slipcase. Some wear to leather on slipcase and corners bumped and worn; light wear to spine and corners.
A Changed Man. The Waiting Supper and Other Tales. Concluding With The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid. First edition, 1913. Macmillan and Co., Limited, London; printed by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. Buildwas Abbey stamp front endpaper. Binding loose, some tearing at binding title page and front endpaper, corners bumped, spine worn and fraying.
Provenance: Satires, Swann sale 1358, 1/17/1985; A Changed Man, Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England, 2/1/1981; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
- ANTHONY TROLLOPE ALLINGTON FIRST EDITION
ANTHONY TROLLOPE ALLINGTON FIRST EDITION BOOKSAnthony Trollope (England, 1815-1882). The Small House at Allington, in 2 volumes. With illustrations by J.E. Millais. First edition, 1864. Publisher Smith, Elder and Co., 65 Cornhill, London; and printed by Smith, Elder & Co., Little Green Arbour Court, London. Printing with page 70 (volume I) misprinted as 0 and hobbledehoya page 33. Marbled boards with blue leather and gilt lettering. William Nicholson bookplates to front pastedowns.
Wear to boards; wear, scratches and losses to leather, shelf wear, corners bumped, discoloration to pastedowns, pencil notations to front pastedowns, foxing throughout, notation in pencil on page 70 volume II, bindings loose, back cover of volume I dented, tear to back board at spine, foxing throughout.
Provenance: Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
- 4 BOOKS STRACHEY, SADLEIR, SHORTER &
4 BOOKS STRACHEY, SADLEIR, SHORTER & TROLLOPE4 books on writing, writers and books. Thackeray by Anthony Trollope, Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle by Clement Shorter, Excursions in Victorian Bibliography by Michael Sadleir, Characters and Commentaries by Lytton Strachey.
Anthony Trollope (England, 1815-1882). Thackeray. English Men of Letters, edited by John Morley. 1879. Macmillan and Co., London; Charles Dickens and Evans, Crystal Palace Press. Wear to cover and spine, some fraying to spine, corners bumped, tears at pastedowns.
Clement Shorter (England, 1857-1926). Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle. 1896. Hodder and Stoughton, London; printed by T. and A. Constable, Edinburgh. Corners bumped, some wear to edges and spine.
Michael Sadleir (England, 1888-1957). Excursions in Victorian Bibliography. 1922. Chaundy & Cox., London; printed by Billing and Sons, Limited. With errata slip. Adrian Homer Goldstone bookplate front pastedown. Paper dust jacket torn (some pieces present), corners bumped, some wear to edges and spine.
Lytton Strachey (England, 1880-1832). Characters and Commentaries. 1933. Chatto & Windus, London; printed at The Ballantyne Press, Spottiswoode, Ballantyne & Co. Ltd. Some wear to covers and spine, notations in pencil on rear pastedown.
Provenance: Sadleir: Swann Galleries Inc., New York sale No. 1264, 07/15/1982; Strachey: Alan Hancox Fine Books, Cheltenham, England, 4/8/1972; all private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
- NORMAN HEPPLE (UNITED KINGDOM, 1908-1994)
NORMAN HEPPLE (UNITED KINGDOM, 1908-1994) OIL ON CNORMAN HEPPLE (United Kingdom, 1908-1994) oil on canvas, "Figures on the Beach, Isle of Wight." Unsigned. Image measures 25" x 30". In a wood frame; 32.5" x 37.75" overall. Provenance: purchased from Fosse Gallery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; the Fosse Gallery acquired the painting from the artist's studio.