26 ) Oil of The Donnybrook Horse Fair, Dublin by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854)
An oil on canvas of The Donnybrook Horse Fair, Dublin by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854), painted on the artist’s visit to Dublin. The historic Donnybrook Fair was founded in 1204 by a royal charter of King John. Held in late August to mid-September, the fair became one of Ireland's principal markets. Today's dictionaries define Donnybrook as a free-for-all or brawl owing to the "rough merriment" for which the fair came to be known. The fair was abolished in 1868. English, circa 1830. Provenance: Vicar Brothers, London Christie's New York, Important British and American Sporting Paintings, June 8, 1984.

27 ) The Yarmouth Mail stationery at the Tree Cups, Colchester by James Pollard (English, 1792–1867)
The Yarmouth Royal Mail “Woodbridge Yoxford” coach with seven up parked at the “Three Cups Hotel” Colchester, outside the offices of “The Old Blue Coach Office” and “Star Coach Office” beneath a full moon evening, by James Pollard (English, 1792-1867). The coach fully laden, wears the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door with the town name “Woodbridge” and “Yoxford” signifying the coach’s route. The reverse bears the gallery label of “Arthur Ackermann & Sons Ltd 3 Old Bond Street, London W1 Established 1783”. Signed and dated middle bottom “J Pollard 1831”. English, circa 1831. An historic oil, the “Three Cups Hotel”, Colchester stood on the north side of the High Street from 1701 until its demolition in 1972, having been rebuilt in 1886. Pigot's directory stated that the Royal Mail coach left the Cups every night at 12.15 for London. This would seem to be about the time of night Pollard recorded the coach.

28 ) 19th century oil painting of a Royal Mail coach / carriage with passengers aboard by John Frederick Herring Sr. (English, 1795 – 1865)
19th century coaching / carriage oil on panel of a Royal Mail four-in-hand coach ‘head on’ with passengers on board by John Frederick Herring Sr. (English, 1795 – 1865). The coach is depicted speeding along a dusty country road, passing a milestone at the brow of a hill. The coach wears the correct Royal Mail livery of a black with red door and lower panels, and Post Office red wheels. Signed and dated lower left “J.F. Herring 1839”. To the reverse remnants of gallery label for Thomas Agnew & Sons. English, 1839.

29 ) Rare English ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ cameo four-in-hand coaching / carriage goldbrooch
A rare English ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ cameo four-in-hand coaching / carriage gold set brooch. ‘Crystallo-Ceramie’ / ‘sulphide’ jewellery was patented in 1831 by the glassmaker Apsley Pellatt. Such jewellery was very fashionable in the 1830’s and 1840’s. English circa 1840.

30 ) Saddled Coach Horses by H.S. Cottrell (op. 1840-1860)
Saddled Coach Horses, a miniature by H.S. Cottrell (op. 1840-1860). English circa 1860.

31 ) Saddled by H.S. Cottrell (op. 1840-1860)
Saddled by H.S. Cottrell (op. 1840-1860). English circa 1860.

32 ) A patinated bronze and gold horse head stick pin
A patinated bronze horse head, wearing a gold bridle, stick pin. French, circa 1860. Such work was done by Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860) et Henri Duponchel (Morel et Duponchel) based at Rue Neuve Saint Augustin. Their work was retailed in the rich Parisian market.

33 ) Royal Mail coaching oil ‘Portsmouth to London’ by H. F Jones (English, op, 1860–1870)
An oil on canvas of a Royal Mail ‘Portsmouth to London (Bull & Mouth)’ coach laden with passengers and luggage crossing English heathland, by H. F. Jones (English, op, 1860–1870). The coach wearing the correct Post Office red wheels, and black panelling but with yellow doors, bearing the livery of the Bull and Mouth, Portsmouth Bull & Mouth London” above an image of a bull. The Bull and Mouth, Bull and Mouth Street (London) was a famous London coaching inn. Signed bottom right " H. F. Jones ". English, circa 1865. “Bull and Mouth” The great coaching-inn of Aldersgate Street, in the old time, was the “Bull and Mouth.” The original name of this inn was “Boulogne Mouth,” in allusion to the town and harbour of Boulogne, besieged by Henry VIII. But the “gne,” being generally pronounced by the Londoners “on,” it gradually became “an,” and it only required the small addition of “d” to make “and” of it. The first part being before this made a “bull” of, it was ultimately converted into the “Bull and Mouth.”

34 ) Royal Mail coaching oil by H. F Jones (English, op, 1860 -1870)
An oil on canvas of a Royal Mail coach laden with passengers and luggage crossing the countryside, having just left a coaching inn in the distance, by H. F Jones (English, op, 1860 - 1870). The coach wearing the correct Post Office red wheels, and black panelling but with ochre doors and displaying destinations and the livery of a painted fox . Signed and dated bottom right " H. F. Jones 1867". English, circa 1867.

35 ) Gold set cameo brooch of a French horse racing scene.
Remarkable and rare helmet shell cameo intricately carved with five horses racing, spectators and a royal box. Possibly Chantilly, mounted in an elaborate gold frame. French, circa 1880.

36 ) A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch.
A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch. The coach wearing Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels and Post Office red wheels. Mounted within a very fine rope beaded gold setting. English, 1880

37 ) Victorian reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand diamond and gold set crystal brooch
A stunning reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a Royal Mail coach on the road. Mother of pearl backed, in a superb diamond open backed silver set and gold mount. English, circa 1880. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

38 ) A runaway Hackney Carriage horse, oil, by James Clark (fl.1858-1909)
An oil on canvas of a runaway dapple Hackney Carriage horse, wearing its resplendent carriage livery intent on joining the hunt by James Clark (English, c.1858-1909). This was a theme visited on several occasions by the artist. Signed bottom left. The reverse bears Christies / Sotheby’s stencil catalogue reference. English circa 1880.

39 ) Oil on canvas of horse / hunter and Foxhound by Wright Barker RBA (English, 1864 - 1941)
Oil on canvas of horse / hunter before a stable and fence looking down on a Foxhound by Wright Barker RBA (English, 1864 - 1941). Signed and dated bottom right “W Barker 86”. English, 1886.

40 ) "Horse Racing" SOLD
Old cut Diamond, Silver set, Gold backed, Gold detailing to the reins enamelled Jockeys's silks in owners's colours, Horses with Ruby set eyes. English, Circa 1890

41 ) Ink and pencil sketch on paper of a Shire Horse by Thomas Blinks. English circa 1890.

42 ) Reverse Intaglio Crystal Horse Cufflinks
Reverse minature carving. Set in gold, reverse intaglio crystal cufflinks. Possibly by Pradier. Circa 1890. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

43 ) An oil of horses and foal by Henri (Henry) Schouten (Belgium, 1857 - 1927)
An oil of a stallion and mare with their foal, in a landscape with trees by Henri (Henry) Schouten (Belgium, 1857 - 1927). Signed bottom left “Henri Schouten”

44 ) “Xmas Eve” A Royal Mail in snow scene outside tavern / coaching inn by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819-1896)
A Royal Mail in snow scene, its passengers alighted outside tavern / coaching inn by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819-1896). Titled and signed bottom left “Xmas Eve J C Maggs”. The reverse bears “Frost and Reed” label with “Registered Number 35 29”, and referencing ‘Registered Number 35 30’, recording it was once one of a pair. The reverse bears a later label for “Daniel Rees . . Fine Art Dealer . . Jackson Michigan”. English, circa 1890.

45 ) A cab carriage with cab driver diamond and ruby brooch
A diamond silver set gold backed brooch of a cab carriage with cab driver. Gold wheel and harness and ruby eye. English circa 1890

46 ) 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.

47 ) An oil of a pair of carriage horses by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921)
An oil on an artist panel of a study of a pair of carriage / coaching horses dressed in their tackle by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921). Oval seal to revsee “TOILES & COULEURS …… E. SCH…. 17, Rue ….. PARIS. French, circa 1890.

48 ) A coaching oil on canvas of the "London to Salisbury" and "Moses Pickwick's" carriages "Passing Stonehenge" by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819-1896)
A wonderful and historic Royal Mail coaching oil on canvas of the "London to Salisbury" coach driving in the opposite direction and Moses Pickwick's coach both "Passing Stonehenge" by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819-1896). The Royal Mail bearing signage "Salisbury London" coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, and Post Office red wheels. The "Mosses Pickwick" coach bearing signed "Pickwick Bath". Moses Pickwick, a coachman who was born in Pickwick, lived in Corsham at the "Hare and Hounds" inn, and ran coaches between Bath and London. (Corsham was the inspiration for Charles Dickens' novel The Pickwick Papers. It is said Dickens borrowed Mosses Pickman's name for his novel Pickwick Papers). Signed and dated bottom left "J. C Maggs /95". The reverse bears gallery label for "Daniel Rees Fine Art Dealer Jackson Michigan", and a further "14. X.26" dated stock label J.C Maggs , 19th Century, English School, titled "Passing Stonehenge". English 1895. Provenance Daniel Rees "Fine Art Dealer" Jackson Michigan. Provenance Daniel Rees "Fine Art Dealer" Jackson Michigan

49 ) Gold Horse Bracelet SOLD
A very finely made gold horse expandable linked horse bracelet. The extremely fine sand cast horse's head wears a single rope bridle decorated with a pair of old cut diamonds, an old cut emerald, and oriental pearls. The sand cast expandable links cast with scrolling decoration. American, circa 1900

50 ) Coaching oil on canvas by Heywood Hardy (1843-1933).
An oil on canvas of a four in hand carriage passing a toll house by Heywood Hardy (1843-1933). English, circa 1900.