51 ) A pair of bronze Setter / hound dogs fire dogs / andirons / chenets , Coalbrookdale style
A pair of bronze Setter / hound dogs fire dogs / andirons / chenets. The dogs in the style of the hound in Coalbrookdale umbrella stand.

52 ) From one of twenty five photogravures, including His Majesty The King's Irish Terrier 'Jack', on laid paper with the Abbey Mills and crown watermark, the photogravures on wove paper. A limited edition of 500, printed by Chiswick Press, London, and publish
The creation of the photogravure plate was a complicated process requiring work by a photographer and experienced master-engraver. First, a copper plate was coated with a light-sensitive gelatine tissue which had been exposed to a film positive, and then etched, resulting in a high-quality intaglio print that can reproduce the detail and continuous tones of a photograph. It is a manual process leave a plate impression in the paper. The quality of the photogravure depends on the masterly execution by the engraver.

53 ) A French crystal perfume / scent flacon / bottle of a begging Bichon
A French pressed colourless frosted crystal perfume / scent flacon / bottle of a begging Bichon This most likely inspired the Dior, Fernand Guérycolas 1952 designed flacon of Monsieur Dior’s Bichon “Bobby” for the Miss Dior range.

54 ) Cache pot rectangulaire en barbotine à décor polychrome en relief de trophées cynégétiques et branches de chêne. ONNAING

55 ) A French musical pepper grinder with silver boar and pheasant detail.
A rosewood French “chasse” musical pepper grinder with silver mountings, including a boar's head spout, pheasant finial, on lion mask head and feet. The base with a wind up music box. French circa 1900.

56 ) 19th century, French bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ boar French horn wall sconces ‘appliques’
A pair of late 19th century bronze and bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ triple wall sconces ‘appliques’, the backplate in the form of a boar from head to hoof, with tassel drops. The central sconce arm in the form of a French hunting horn, with the outer sconce arms applied with oak leaf and acorn design. Marked to the reverse “MATIE?”. French, 1895. The 18th century master founder Jean Joseph de Saint-German (French, 1719-1791) cast a similar oak leaf and acorn design, circa 1750, but with boar and deer.

57 ) 19th century, Barbet / Old English Sheepdog oil by Mlle Louise Coralie Ferey (French, 1814-1892)
A mid-19th century oil on canvas of three dogs, Barbet / Old English Sheepdogs, black Setter and terrier by Mlle Louise Coralie Ferey (French, 1814-1892). The dogs are set amongst ferns by water, with a Tortoiseshell butterfly at the recumbent terrier feet. Signed, in red, bottom left “Coralie Ferey”. French, circa 1862. Mlle. Louise Coralie Ferey exhibited at the Paris Salon.

58 ) Victorian reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand diamond and gold laurel leaf set crystal brooch
A stunning reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a four-in-hand carriage / coaching on the road, followed by a rider. Mother of pearl backed and unusually set in a frame of berried laurel leaves, the symbol of victory, worked in 14 carat gold. The crystal possibly Belgium, circa 1900, the gold setting America, possibly a little later, marked “14KP”, 14 karat plumb gold, meaning exactly 14K, no more, no less. Belgium / American, circa 1900. The reverse also bears jewellers mark. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

59 ) A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horses, with ruby eyes attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). Note the unusual twist to the gold pin. American, circa 1900.

60 ) A cast iron umbrella / stick Setter stand after a Coalbrookdale Foundry model
A cast iron umbrella / stick stand, the back plate of a seated Setter before a tree, after a Coalbrookdale Foundry model. A cast iron version in polychrome enamel was made by Nestor Martin of Huy Belgium.

61 ) 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand in the livery of Bugatti Yellow
A 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand with seven up passing a mile stone. The carriage in yellow and yellow wheels,the livery of Bugatti Yellow. The reverse stamped “18”. English, circa 1890.

62 ) 19th century French cast iron boar vases by Christophe Francois Calla (French, 1802-1884) after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678)
A pair of 19th century French cast iron boar vases by Christophe Francois Calla (French, 1802-1884) after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678), Louis XIV’S goldsmith. The handles cast with Janus heads and boars' masks, the sides with shells, Greek key and oak leaf decoration, on waisted fluted stems and square platform bases.

63 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boars head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boar’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

64 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

65 ) A 1950’s Cocker Spaniel bronze from the foundry of Claude Valsuani (1908-1981)
A 1950’s head study of a Cocker Spaniel bronze from the foundry of Claude Valsuani. It bears the Valsuani Foundary "Cire Valsuani Perdue" seal. The “Claude Valsuani” seal was synonymous with castings of excellent quality and remarkable patinas. It is further inscribed “FL 59”, presumed the sculptors initials and the date of the sculpture. We have not been able to determine the artist. All our art books are in London and we are isolating in the Devon countryside.

66 ) A French, circa oil on paper of a Cairn Terrier
An oil on paper of a head study of a pampered black Cairn Terrier wearing a pink bow. Titled. French, circa 1900

67 ) A rare set of boar motif walnut chairs by Maples & Co
A rare set of eight boar motif walnut and leather chairs by renowned London makers Maples & Co. With French Baroque stretchers spring leather seats, and leather backs. The backs with central motif of a boar’s head set amongst vine leaves and grapes. Incised with the maker’s mark “MAPLES & CO” and catalogue number “25580”, and further label: DRUCE & CO., Upholsterers, cabinet Makers, & C., 68, 69, & 58, BAKER STREET PORTMAN SQUARE” Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London. They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era.Druce & Co

68 ) A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase
A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase. The heads surround by oak leaves and acorns, the vase similarly decorated with oak leaves and acorns and the interior of the vase is of sky blue colour typical of the production of the Sarreguemines factory at this time. It bears the Sarreguemines Majolica mark and “909” hollow under cover. In “Guide de l'amateur des faïences de Sarreguemines” by Emile Decker and Christian Thevenin, number 909 is the ‘Versailles Vase’ French, circa 1886

69 ) Rare mid-19th Anglo- Indian hardwood dog / cat bed
A very rare mid-19th century ‘Raj period’ intricately and ornately carved Anglo-Indian rosewood dog / cat bed. With elaborate and profuse pierced, geometric and leaf decoration, on scrolled legs. Anglo-Indian, circa 1860.

70 ) French 19th century oil of three Maltese Terriers recumbent upon a sumptuous cushion
A French 19th century oil on canvas of a three Maltese Terriers recumbent upon a sumptuous red cushion. Signed top right, French, circa 1890.

71 ) 19th century, French bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ boar stag / sanglier cerf wall sconces / ‘appliques’after Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French 1719-1791)
A pair of late 19th century bronze and bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ wall sconces / ‘appliques’, after the éminent 18th century master founder Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French, 1719-1791). Both draped oak leaves and acorns, the two arms similarly decorated. One depicts a boar’s / sanglier head, the other a stag / cerf. French, circa 1880.

72 ) 19th century English, Minton Majolica lotus and lion jardiniere
A 19th century, English, ovoid, Minton Majolica jardiniere decorated with lotus leaves, flowers and buds, with lion’s head handles. Complete with original undertray, similarly decorated. Signed and dated 1872. English, circa 1870. Provenance The James F. Scott Collection Sotheby's New York, March 11, 1997, lot 344

73 ) 19th century English, square Minton Majolica cobalt and Shi Shi jardiniere
19th century, English, Minton Majolica square shaped jardiniere, in cobalt blue with Shi Shi playing ball amongst white relief peony decoration. English, circa 1870

74 ) 20th century Needle point Yellow Labrador cushion
20th century needle point cushion of a Yellow Labrador standing in grass. English, circa 1990

75 ) 20th century Fox mask door knocker
20th century Fox mask door knocker

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