26 ) A very fine mid-19th century, Victorian silver deer / stag salts by John Samuel Hunt, (English, 1785-1865)
A very fine set of silver stag salts by John Samuel Hunt (English, 1785-1865). The beautifully modelled stag is recumbent in a rocky outcrop between two gilt lined giant clam shells. Hunt was the renowned silversmith and nephew of the equally reputed silversmith Paul Storr. Assayed London, 1847, with Queen Victoria’ head certifying payment of duty, and bearing makers mark “JSH”. English, 1847S

27 ) 19th century oil study of a Spitz by "Dog-Raphael" Johann Matthias Ranftl (Austrian 1805 - 1854)
A mid-19th century oil sketch of prancing Spitz by Johann Matthias Ranftl (Austrian 1805 - 1854). Austrian 1840

28 ) Rare mid-19th Anglo- Indian hardwood dog / cat bed
A very rare mid-19th century ‘Raj period’ intricately and ornately carved Anglo-Indian rosewood dog / cat bed. With elaborate and profuse pierced, geometric and leaf decoration, on scrolled legs. Anglo-Indian, circa 1860.

29 ) 19th century English, Minton Majolica lotus and lion jardiniere
A 19th century, English, ovoid, Minton Majolica jardiniere decorated with lotus leaves, flowers and buds, with lion’s head handles. Complete with original undertray, similarly decorated. Signed and dated 1872. English, circa 1870. Provenance The James F. Scott Collection Sotheby's New York, March 11, 1997, lot 344

30 ) 19th century English, square Minton Majolica cobalt and Shi Shi jardiniere
19th century, English, Minton Majolica square shaped jardiniere, in cobalt blue with Shi Shi playing ball amongst white relief peony decoration. English, circa 1870

31 ) 20th century Fox mask door knocker
20th century Fox mask door knocker

32 ) 19th century, French, Persian influence, elephant handled earthen ware / faïence jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie héodo
A rare and important, 19th century, ovoid, Persian influence, finely enamelled elephant mask handled jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ with geometric, lambrequin and floral decoration by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie of Bordeaux. French, circa 1880.

33 ) “Chien de Meute”, French hunting hounds pencil with watercolour drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil with watercolour drawing on paper of various studies of “Chien de Meute”, French hunting hounds / by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavie Poret”, French. These are the studies for some of the same hounds as found in the later Hermes commissioned silk “Chien de Meute” 1959 scarf range that came in different colourways.

34 ) “les Biches”, Fallow Deer pencil with watercolour drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil with watercolour drawing on paper of various studies of “Les Biches”, Fallow Deer by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavier de Poret”, French. These are the studies for some of the same hounds as found in the later Hermes commissioned silk “Les Biches” 1958 scarf range that came in different colourways.

35 ) “Écureuils”, Red Squirrel pencil with watercolour drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil with watercolour on paper of various studies of “Écureuils”, Red Squirrels by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavier de Poret”, French. These are the studies for some of the same Squirrels as found in the later Hermes commissioned silk “Pekinois” 1967 scarf range that came in different colourways.

36 ) Victorian English, Sheffield, 12 piece silver-plate and cut glass ‘surtout de table’ camel ornamental centrepiece
A grand Victorian English, Sheffield, 12 piece silver-plate and cut glass ‘surtout de table’ camel ornamental centrepiece, comprising epergne, a pair three-light candelabra, a pair of compotes, and pair of vases, each with three recumbent camels to the base, all on a five-piece rectangular mirror plateau. English, circa 1900.

37 ) “What if it is raining” Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“What if it is raining 24th Inf. Brigade, B.E.F Greeting Xmas 1915” Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The image shows soldiers of the 24th Infantry Brigade standing in the rain and waterlogged trenches. Signed in pencil “Chris Ambler”. English, 1915.

38 ) “Unhampered!” lithograph card of a puppy emerging from travel basket design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“Unhampered!” lithograph card of a puppy emerging from wicker travel basket, design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Titled “Unhampered!”. To the reverse in ink “With Love from John”. English, circa 1950.

39 ) A pencil drawing of a Donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Pencil drawing on paper of a standing donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Signed bottom right "C Ambler". English, circa 1940’s.

40 ) A 1920’s terracotta sculpture of a Briard by H. Pérrilly for “L'Isle Adam”
A 1920’s near life size terracotta sculpture of a seated Briard by H. Pétrilly. The “L'Isle Adam” workshops. Bears plaque and cachet of “L'Isle Adam”. French, circa 1920.

41 ) Goldsmith & Silversmith boxed set of George V silver fox menu / place settings / card holders.
A Sampson & Mordan boxed set of four silver menu / place settings / card holders of fox masks. Assayed Chester 1937 and 1938, and marked “G & SC”. Complete with original box, “By appointment to H. M. The King The Goldsmith & Silversmith Company Ltd 112, Regent Street, London, W1”.

42 ) Sampson & Mordan boxed set of George V silver fox menu / place settings / card holders.
A Sampson & Mordan boxed set of four silver menu / place settings / card holders of fox masks. The foxes with cabochon cut sapphire inlaid eyes. Each assayed London, 1922, and marked “SM & Co”. Complete with original box, “To His Majesty The King, Sorley, 93 & 97 St Vincent St & Renfield St Corner, Glasgow”.

43 ) Sampson & Mordan set of George V silver fox menu / place settings/ card holders.
A Sampson & Mordan boxed set of four silver menu / place settings / card holders of fox masks. The foxes with garnet inlaid eyes. Each assayed Chester 1913, and marked “SM & Co”. Complete with original box.

44 ) A set of 12 canine plates / studies published by Stehli Frères, after “Arthur Wardle”
A set of 12 canine studies published by Stehli Frères of Zurich, Switzerland, after “Arthur Wardle”. The number plates include: 1. Mastiff 2. Bloodhound 3. German Shepherd 4. Cairn Terrier 5. Borzoi and Greyhound 6. Irish Setter 7. Sealyham Terrier 8. Setter 9. Bassett and Dachshund 10. Greyhound, Wire-haired Fox Terrier and Pekingese 11. St. Bernard 12. Bulldog Each lettered bottom left “Copyright St.F.Z “ and bottom right “printed in Switzerland – Imprimé en Swisse”. The Stehli Frères company famously produced lithograph postcards after Wardle. Swiss, circa1930.

45 ) 19th century oval ivory miniature of young lady
19th century oval ivory miniature of young lady in a fine silk hat and dress with ruffles. In gilt hand made oval pendent frame behind convex glass. Card to reverse bears frame makers name “Aug. Walker Miniature Frame Maker, 118, New Bond Street, London, W.”. Unsigned. English, circa 1900.

46 ) Late 19th, French bronze and ormolu pair of elephant candelabra / candlesticks
A pair of late French candelabra / candlesticks of kneeling elephants on ormolu bamboo stands, holding leaf decorated sconces with internal drip trays. French, circa 1880.

47 ) A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI style gilt and bronze 'Ryhton' form cornucopia boar chenets / firedogs after Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813)
A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI (1754 –1793) style chenets / firedogs in gilt and bronze. The chenets depict 'Ryhton' form cornucopia with fruiting swags that wrap and fall at the back, and a boar's heads resting on bronze plinths, with a gilt frieze. After architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813), whose son Alexandre Brongniart became a respected director of the Louvre. The Louvre has a pair of Sevres/Sèvres vases by Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart of similar form and shape, said to be the most astonishing pieces created in Sèvres during the First Empire. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels. The ‘Ryhton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, a conical horn shape, typically formed into the shape of an animal's head. French, circa 1860.

48 ) A pair of 19th century French, 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline vases mounted into ormolu bronze boars
A pair of 19th century, French 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline glass vases, mounted into ormolu bronze boar’s heads, upon rectangular black marble bases. Each opaline vase is profusely decorated with gilt and polychrome oriental birds, foliage and flowers. Clearly inspired by the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart's (French, 1739 –1813) ‘cornet’ Sevres vases with boars, which are now on display in the Louvre. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels; the ‘Rhyton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, and forms s conical horn shape, typically formed in the shape of an animal's head. French, circa 1870.

49 ) A pair early 19th century Ostrich bronze, ormolu cut glass candlesticks / sconces
A rare pair of Regency bronze candlesticks portraying ormolu standing Ostriches amongst scrolling leaf and flower bronze work. Ormolu sconces and canopy with rose decoration from which hangs cut glass prismatic drops. English, circa 1830.

50 ) A 19th century cast iron and brass boar fireplace fender
A 19th century polished cast iron, adjustable fireplace fender. Each end is mounted with a seated boar. The boars are modelled on “Il Porcellino”, the famous boar in the bronze fountain in Florence. The frieze displays a pierced and scrolled cast decoration, a central motif of oak leaves and a number of vines and grapes applied in brass. French, circa 1880.

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5) ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. - ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. Perfect dustjacket, green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. This is a rare copy with a special inscription by the author,Clifford Hubbard.

6) "The Power of the Dog" by Maud Earl (1864-1943) - 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 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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