1 ) Watercolour of Mallards / ducks in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912)
A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912). Signed bottom left “T Blinks”. English, circa 1890.

2 ) 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, unusually depicting the carriage head on. In original sculptured box bearing jewellers label “S Kohn & Co. Princess, St. North, Dunedin, Watchmakers, Gold & Silversmiths”. Kohn & Co, were jewellers in Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, run by Mr Siegfried Kohn. New Zealand / English, circa 1880.

3 ) A Poodle / Bichon pastel by Frédérique Émilie O'Connell (German, 1823 – 1885)
A superbly detailed pastel of a Poodle / Bichon seated on a velvet cushion in a richly furnished interior by Frédérique Émilie O'Connell (German, 1823 – 1885). German, circa 1870.

4 ) An oil of a group of King Charles Cavaliers and English Toys by Samuel Bough R.S.A. (Scottish, 1822-1878)
A late 19th century oil of a group of eight King Charles Cavaliers and English Toys recumbent by an open fireplace by Samuel Bough R.S.A. (Scottish, 1822-1878). Scottish, circa 1860.

5 ) “Grace before meat” Norfolk Terrier oil by Ernest Crofts R.A. (English, 1847-1911)
A Victoria humorist / conversational oil on canvas of a Norfolk type terrier about to eat by Ernest Crofts R.A. (English, 1847-1911). Titled to the reverse “Grace before meat”.

6 ) A dog headed iron horse fastening ring
A rare iron horse fastening ring (anneau d’attache murale de chevaux en fer), in the form of a hunting dog. French, circa 1900.

7 ) “Anxious Moments”, oil of a terrier by a cowering rabbit by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
“Anxious Moments”, an oil of a seated terrier besides a cowering rabbit by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Thomas Hyde Hills, of 45, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square published on the 10th November 1884, a mixed method engraving on chine collé by John Cother Webb (English 1855-1927) of Landseer’s oil. It would appear that this engraving was not made publically available, as annotated in pencil on the recto 'Private Plate / from a Picture painted / by Sir Edwin Landseer / this proof presented to Mrs Woodin[?] / by Thos Mackenzie'. This engraving is in the collection of the British Museum. Titled on the frame “Anxious Moments”. The reverse bears the Christies stamp, ‘XMS 93’. English, circa 1865.

8 ) An oil of three Spaniels setting a pheasant by George Armfield Smith (English, 1808 - 1893).
An oil on canvas of three Spaniels in lakeside wooded landscape setting a cock pheasant by George Armfield Smith (English, 1808 – 1893). Signed bottom right “George Armfield”. English, circa 1850.

9 ) A fine quality boars head inkwell by Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A fine quality boars head inkwell by Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), complete with original bronze well. French, circa 1850.

10 ) Micromosaic / Micro-Mosaic / Micro Mosaic plaque of a Lowchen
Micromosaic plaque of a Lowchen A rectangular micromosic set in black vitreous paste of a recumbent pampered Lowchen / Pomeranian resting upon a rich red velvet tasselled cushion. Possibly from the works shops at 134 Via del Babuino, Rome of Luigi Cavaliere Moglia, (1813ca - 1878). A rare subject matter for a mosaic. Italian, circa 1850

11 ) Cairn Terrier oil by Alexander Forbes ARSA (Scottish, 1802 -1839)
An oil on canvas of a head study of a Cairn Terrier by Alexander Forbes ARSA (Scottish, 1802 -1839). Signed bottom left “A Forbes” and dated 1833. The dog wears a linked nickel silver collar bearing the owners’s name “J Gunthrie Esq of Grange”.Alexander Forbes was known as ‘Edwin Landseer of the North’. Scottish 1833.

12 ) "In The Warren", English terriers pencil drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824
"In The Warren", English terriers pencil drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824. The drawing is illustrated, as a woodblock, ‘Fig.89’ page 132 in “The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer” by W. Comos Monkhouse titled “In The Warren (1824)”. The author refers to the dogs as ‘English terriers’. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, 1824. Provenance: - C W Mansel Lewis - "The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer RA” by W Cosmo Monkhouse, published in 1879 which was "illustrated by 44 steel engravings and about 200 woodcuts". - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

13 ) "Dogs at Bay", English terriers pencil and chalk drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1828
"Dogs at Bay”, a pencil drawing of two English playing with a hedgehog by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824. The drawing is illustrated, as a woodblock, ‘Plate XXXII’ in “The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer” by W. Comos Monkhouse titled “Dogs at Bay”. The author refers to the dogs as ‘English terriers’. Possibly a study for “Jocko” a terrier and hedgehog commissioned for Lieut-Col Peers William, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1828. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, 1828 Provenance: - Charles William Mansel Lewis - "The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer RA” by W Cosmo Monkhouse, published in 1879 which was "illustrated by 44 steel engravings and about 200 woodcuts". - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

14 ) “On the Scent”, a pencil drawing of a setter by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1819.
A pencil drawing of a setter on the scent by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). The drawing is illustrated, as a woodblock, ‘‘Fig.27 page 37 “The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer” by W. Comos Monkhouse titled “On the Scent”. That image is slightly cropped, the drawing here complete with some canine studies near the margin. The author refers to the dogs “as a cross between a pointer and setter”. It is though more likely a setter. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English 1819. Provenance: - Charles William Mansel Lewis - "The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer RA” by W Cosmo Monkhouse, published in 1879 which was "illustrated by 44 steel engravings and about 200 woodcuts". - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

15 ) English terrier pencil drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1822
A drawing of a recumbent English terrier, with sheep huddled in the background by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1822. Initialled and dated bottom right “EL 1822”. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, 1822. Provenance: - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

16 ) A pencil study of tiger’s paws and a tiger by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
An outline study of a tiger drawn beneath a more detailed study of tigers paws worked in pencil by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Edwin Landseer was drawing tigers and lions at the early age of nine. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, circa 1820. Provenance: - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

17 ) “The Wolf” a pencil study by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
A pencil study of a recumbent wolf by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Titled “The Wolf”. The reverse bears “Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd” label “No. 24116” “London 43, Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W”. Then a further typed label “Sir E. Landseer R.A. 1802-1873 “The Wolf” “. English, circa 1820. Provenance: - Thomas Agnew and Sons No 25348

18 ) A pencil study of a Bruges lady by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
A pencil study of a cottage girl seated on a low wall by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). The reverse bears “Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd” label “No. 24116” “London 43, Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W”. Then a further typed label “Sir E. Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) “A Peasant Women Bruges” From a sketch-book”. Circa 1835 Landseer painted Louisa, Marchinoness of Abercorn (1812-1905) as a ‘cottage girl’ in similar attire. Peasant women were not an unfamiliar subject by Landseer there are several such drawings in The Royal Collection. English, circa 1830. Provenance: - Thomas Agnew and Sons No 24116

19 ) A late Victorian standing Dandie Dinmont diamond and ruby brooch
A late Victorian standing Dandie Dinmont diamond brooch. Silver set with old cut diamonds, gold open backed, with carved detail to body, legs and tail, cabochon cut ruby eye. English, circa 1880

20 ) 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

21 ) English, circa 1890 reverse intaglio running fox crystal brooch
An English, circa 1890 reverse intaglio crystal brooch of a Fox running across grassland. Mother of pearl backed. English, circa 1890

22 ) Oil on canvas of a seated French Bulldog by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943)
An oil on canvas of a French Bulldog seated by a stone pillar by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943). In original ebonised frame. Signed bottom right “Maud Earl 1900”. The canvas bearing the mark Charles Roberson & Co., 99, Long Acre, London. Then pencilled on the stretcher are the words “Mrs James ??????? Henley”. To the reverse are the remnants of what appears to be an exhibition label. The painting is in the manner of works the artist executed for “Toys and Terriers”, published by The Berlin Photographic Company in 1903. English, circa 1900.

23 ) Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch
Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch. The cat wears a gold set old cut ruby collar, has an old cut emerald eyes, it’s body is densely covered in old cat diamonds Playing with a real ball the paws are finely and deeply carved, as are facial details and the tail. Gold backed and silver set. French, circa 1880.

24 ) Victorian reverse intaglio crystal gold set stick pin of a fox
A reverse intaglio crystal 9 carat gold set stick pin of a fox’s head and shoulders. Mother of pearl backed. English, circa 1890. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

25 ) A Barr Flight & Barr Worcester inkwell set depicting a Spaniel / Setter
A Barr Flight & Barr Worcester lidded single inkwell set depicting a recumbent red and white Spaniel / Setter. With marbled veined finish and mercurie oxide gilt decoration, imitating Italian scagliola marble, the inkwell provides for two quills and a central candle. The scagliola finishes were popular by the maker from around 1800 to 1820. The painting of the Spaniel / Setter is possibly by Enoch Doe (English, ca. 1785 - fl. 1851). On the base the hand written script marks read, beneath a crown, “Barr Flight & Barr Worcester manufactured to their majesties Prince of Wales & Royal Family”. This is considered to be the most elaborate of Flight and Barr porcelain marks. Together with the maker’s mark, in the same hand. Then incised ‘173’. English, circa 1815.

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