51 ) 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.

52 ) 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.

53 ) 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.

54 ) 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.

55 ) 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.

56 ) 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.

57 ) Hackney Carriage horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
Hackney Carriage horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). This diamond horse sits on a gold riding crop with lovely platinum detailing.

58 ) 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.

59 ) Gold Hunting crop
Gold Hunting crop set with natural pearls. English,circa 1905.

60 ) Reverse intaglio crystal horse cufflinks SOLD
Reverse intaglio crystal horse cufflinks on 18 carat gold, English, 1910.

61 ) Reverse intaglio crystal pin of a horse's head
Reverse intaglio crystal pin of a horse's head mounted in a 15 carat English, circa 1915.

62 ) Black Horse miniature, by Dora Webb RMS (1888-1975)
Rare miniature painting on ivory of black horse, dated 1909.

63 ) Horse Stick Pin

64 ) 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.

65 ) Reverse Intaglio Crystal Horse Cufflinks
Circa 1920. Set in gold. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals

66 ) English, circa 1905 reverse intaglio Royal Mail gold set coaching brooch
English, circa 1905 reverse intaglio Royal Mail coaching gold set brooch. The coach at speed, with passenger up, wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, and Post Office red wheels. Mother of pearl backed. Marked to the reverse “18” carat, and assayed to the pin. English 1905.

67 ) 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.

68 ) 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.

69 ) "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

70 ) Jockey 'colours' lapel pin
Jockey "colours" lapel pin sapphire diam, and rubies. American, circa 1940.

71 ) Sporting Silver Condiment Set.
Equestrian silver plated condiment set with silver guilt interior.

72 ) Reverse glass painted hunting scene.
Reverse glass painted hunting scene of mounted huntsmen with pack of Foxhounds chasing hare, titled as "LE Chase Publish according to Act of Parliement Sept 6th 1764 LA CHASE".

73 ) Miniature carved and painted on mother of pearl of jockey up on "Mercutio"
Miniature carved and painted on mother of pearl of jockey up on "Mercutio"

74 ) A reverse Intaglio crystal brooch of Jockey over jump
A reverse Intaglio crystal stock pin brooch of jockey up jumping hedge fence. The jockey's colours specifically distinguishable and the horse name written within the crystal 'Brise-Tout II'. Brise-Tout II was a French hurdler running circ 1925. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

75 ) 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.