26 ) A set of four hunting oils by Charles Waller Shayer (English, 1826-1914) and Henry Shayer (English, 1825-1894)
A set of four hunting oils on canvas by Charles Waller Shayer (English, 1826-1914) and Henry Shayer (English, 1825-1894). "The Meet", "Over the Ditch", "Finding the Scent", and "The Kill". All signed bottom lower left "H. & C. Shayer".

27 ) Coaching oil, the Leeds Royal Mail by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894)
Coaching oil of the Leeds Royal Mail at speed across the Yorkshire Moors by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894). The coach wearing 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 name of the town at the end of the coach’s route, “Leeds”. Signed on a rock bottom left “H Alken”. English, circa 1885

28 ) Oil on canvas of horses, mares and foals by Wright Barker RBA (English, 1864 - 1941)
Oil on canvas of horses, mares and foals in rolling English countryside by Wright Barker RBA (English, 1864 - 1941) Signed bottom left "Wright Barker". English, circa 1900. A similar large oil on canvas of mares and foals by the artist titled "Wright Barker The Beeches Ollerton Newark" was sold at Christies New York, 30th May 2002. This could be the same location

29 ) An oil of a coaching scene "The Royal Mail Passing a Hunt Meet" by William Joseph Shayer junior (English, 1811-1892)
An oil on canvas off "The Royal Mail Passing a Hunt Meet" at speed through heathland by William Joseph Shayer junior (English, 1811-1892). Note the factory bellowing smoke from its tall chimney in the distance. Signed and dated bottom right "W J Shayer 1881"

30 ) 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”

31 ) A horse racing vase painted by P Räbiger for Dresden
A tall Dresden horse racing vase painted by P Räbiger for Dresden. Decorated with a scene of six riders on the humps course. The scene signed "P Räbiger". With gilt and enamel geometric patterning. The base marked with the crown and "Dresden", numbered "7661", with a further floral motif. German, circa 1900 P Räbiger also painted Royal Vienna Austrian porcelain.

32 ) A reverse intaglio crystal stick pin of a horse
A circular reverse intaglio 9 carat gold set crystal stick pin of a study of a bridled horses head. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. Circa 1900.

33 ) 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.

34 ) 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.”

35 ) 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.

36 ) 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

37 ) 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.

38 ) 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.

39 ) Oil of the Donnybrook Fair by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854)
Oil on canvas of the famous Donnybrook Fair, near Dublin by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854). The reverse bears the label “Vicars Brothers Fine Art Dealers Printsellers and Publishers 12 Old Bond Street, London WI” and written in ink “Oil Painting, Donnybrook Fair R. B Davis”. 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. Provenance: Vicar Brothers, London Christie's New York, Important British and American Sporting Paintings, 8th June, 1984

40 ) An oil of a dapple grey shire horse by Miss Florence Jay (English, Fl 1900-1928).
An oil of a dapple grey shire horse standing in a stable by Miss Florence Jay (English, Fl 1900-1928). Signed bottom left “Florence Jay”. English, circa 1920.

41 ) Equestrian horse and bit silver bracelet
Equestrian horse and bit silver bracelet. Assayed.

42 ) A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal Baume & Mercier hunting watch bracelet
A bracelet with a Baume & Mercier of Geneva gold watch, set either side with reverse intaglio crystals of hunters jumping white picket fences, then stirrups and associated tack. Possibly commissioned through / for "The Crossroads of Sport Inc New York". Marked to the reverse “14k”. Swiss / English / America circa 1960’s.

43 ) Oil on board of an horse by J Clarke
Oil on board of a horse in a lane outside a cottage by J Clarke. Signed and dated “J. Clarke -1984-“. English, 1984.

44 ) Horse head etching after Heywood Hardy ARWS, RP, RE, RWA (English, 1842-1933)
An artist's proof of a head study of a harnessed horse after Heywood Hardy ARWS, RP, RE, RWA (1842-1933). Signed, in the margin, bottom left. English, circa 1900.

45 ) The Royal Richmond Horse Show, watercolour with gouache by Alfons Purtscher (Austrian, 1885-1962)
A watercolour with pencil and gouache on buff paper of four in hand carriages at the Royal Richmond Horse Show before the Royal box in Richmond’s Old Deer Park by Alfons Purtscher (Austrian, 1885-1962). Signed and dated bottom right “A Purtscher 1927”. The Royal Richmond Horse Show was started in 1892 by local vet WJ Hatton and grew into a major equestrian event. By 1967 it became part of the South of England Show, but was briefly revived in the 1990's by local residents. Austrian 1927.

46 ) The York and London Mail in a snowstorm by Henry Thomas Alken Snr. (English, 1785 – 1851). Signed with initials
An oil on canvas of The York and London Mail in a snowstorm in snow covered landscape by Henry Thomas Alken Snr. (English, 1785 – 1851). 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 name of the town at the end of the coach’s route. Signed with initials.

47 ) 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.

48 ) The York and Edinburgh Royal Mail Coach trapped in a snow drift by James Pollard (English, 1792–1867)
An oil on canvas of The York and Edinburgh Royal Mail Coach trapped in a snow drift on a country lane by James Pollard (English, 1792–1867). Two coachmen encourage the horses while another man tries to unblock the wheel, and another on one of the horses rides off in the field behind; trees behind for help. 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 name of the town at the end of the coach’s route.Signed and dated 1827. English 1827.

49 ) Equestrian / horse pencil drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil drawing of a horse standing in a stable by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavier de Poret”, French.

50 ) A very fine diamond platinum set horse by Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
A very fine diamond platinum set hunter type horse, with ruby eye by Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). Illustrated from a profile of designer and manufacturing jeweler Gustav Manz ("A Master Sculptor in Precious Metals") featured in Arts and Decoration magazine, January 1926. American, circa 1925.