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Mallards / ducks etching by George Vernon Stokes RA (English, 1873-1954) An artist proof limited edition coloured dry-point etching of Wild Ducks & Drakes†by George Vernon Stokes, RA (English, 1873-1954). Coloured dry-point limited edition of 75, signed in pencil in the margin, “G Vernon Stokesâ€, and numbered “44/75â€. The reverse bears gallery label “David C. Brown Fine Art Dealer 482 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, C.2†and is inscribed in ink “Signed Proof Etching “Wild Duck & Drake†by G. Vernon Stokesâ€. English, circa 1930.
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Artist: George Vernon Stokes |
Yr: 1930 |
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Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of three horses Reverse intaglio crystal brooch of three bridled horses learning over a fence. Interestingly mounted in 14 carat gold with horseshoe and bridle bits.
The crystal carving and painting possibly the work of Ernst Marius Pradier (English, b.1881), and American gold set, possibly commissioned through "The Crossroads of Sport Inc New York"
Marked to the reverse “14k”. English / America circa 1960’s.
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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.
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Artist: James Pollard |
Yr: 1827 |
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The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943) and Arthur Croxton Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911 The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943) and Arthur Croxton.
Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911
This Edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle.
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Reverse intaglio crystal of a Bumble Bee. Gold set reverse intaglio crystal pin of a Bumble Bee. Mother of pearl backed and rope twist border. English, circa 1880.
For a similar crystal see 'The Art of the Jeweller A Catalogoue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum' edited by Hugh Tait, page 37 and 'The British Museum - Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria 'Mirror to the World' by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe page 222.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.
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Chanel vintage long necklace magnifying glass pendant Long necklace with a rich gold link chain and attached pendant magnifying glass, set in textured gold, with cross design and Chanel signature 'CC'.
The chain with small attached plaque in rear has signature Chanel stamp, marked 'Chanel' and 'made in France'.
Necklace drop measures approximately 19 inches long.
Magnifying glass measures approximately 2 inches diameter.
French, circa 1980's
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