51 ) 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.

52 ) 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

53 ) A cast iron umbrella / stick Setter stand after a Coalbrookdale Foundry model
A cast iron umbrella / stick stand, the back plate of a seated Setter before a tree, after a Coalbrookdale Foundry model. A cast iron version in polychrome enamel was made by Nestor Martin of Huy Belgium.

54 ) 19th century French cast iron boar vases by Christophe Francois Calla (French, 1802-1884) after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678)
A pair of 19th century French cast iron boar vases by Christophe Francois Calla (French, 1802-1884) after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678), Louis XIV’S goldsmith. The handles cast with Janus heads and boars' masks, the sides with shells, Greek key and oak leaf decoration, on waisted fluted stems and square platform bases.

55 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boars head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boar’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

56 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

57 ) “La Foret” wrought iron fire screen by Edgar William Brandt (French, 1880 - 1960)
“La Foret” an elegant hammered and patinated black wrought iron fire screen with openwork decoration depicting leaping wild boar and dear amongst an interlacing foliage of oak leaves and acorns. The decoration edged by Brandt’s Assyrian scrollwork. Stamped “E Brandt”. French, circa 1925.

58 ) A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase
A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase. The heads surround by oak leaves and acorns, the vase similarly decorated with oak leaves and acorns and the interior of the vase is of sky blue colour typical of the production of the Sarreguemines factory at this time. It bears the Sarreguemines Majolica mark and “909” hollow under cover. In “Guide de l'amateur des faïences de Sarreguemines” by Emile Decker and Christian Thevenin, number 909 is the ‘Versailles Vase’ French, circa 1886

59 ) 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.

60 ) 19th century, French bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ boar stag / sanglier cerf wall sconces / ‘appliques’after Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French 1719-1791)
A pair of late 19th century bronze and bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ wall sconces / ‘appliques’, after the éminent 18th century master founder Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French, 1719-1791). Both draped oak leaves and acorns, the two arms similarly decorated. One depicts a boar’s / sanglier head, the other a stag / cerf. French, circa 1880.

61 ) 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

62 ) 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

63 ) 20th century Fox mask door knocker
20th century Fox mask door knocker

64 ) A large, French, early 19th century St. Bernard door knocker / ‘heutoir’
A large, French, early 19th century decorated ring shaped door knocker / ‘heutoir’, decorated with a Saint Bernard’s head. French, circa 1840

65 ) Early 20th century bronze French Bull Dog door knocker
Early 20th century bronze door knocker in the form of a French Bull Dog.

66 ) 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.

67 ) Large silver boar stirrup cup by Karl Kurz Silberwarenfabrik of Kesselstadt
A large and fine Hanau silver stirrup cup by Karl Kurz Silberwarenfabrik of Kesselstadt. Assayed with the Karl Kurz mark for ‘925’ silver and marked ‘925’. Circa 1870 This a SOLD item and has been left in the Public Domain for research purposes.

68 ) A porcelain Greyhound gem set perfume flacon
A porcelain perfume flacon modelled as a seated Greyhound wearing a cabochon cut 18 carat gold set sapphire collar with lead. The fawn dog looks lovingly at his owner. The base with the seal “HD Esgland” and signed “cl. B”.

69 ) King Charles Spaniel and puppy jewellery box by Louis Theophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911)
A silvered bronze jewellery box of a King Charles Spaniel with her puppies recumbent on a tassled cushion by Louis Theophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911). Signed to the lid ‘T. Hingre’.

70 ) Kayserzinn Bernese / St. Bernard sculpture by J.P. Kayser & Sohn AG
A rare Kayserzinn sculpture of a recumbent Bernese / St Bernard J.P. Kayser & Sohn AG. German, circa 1900.

71 ) A circa 1900 French Majolica earthenware boar jardinière
A circa 1900 French Majolica earthenware jardinière sculpture of a boar seated beside a pool of reeds and bulrushes. Possibly Sarreguemines majolica. Marked to the base “4044”. French, circa 1905.

72 ) Bronze recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953).
Bronze of a recumbent Briard by Maximilien-Louis Fiot (French, 1886 - 1953). Signed at the front of the base “M.Fiot”. French, circa 1920's.

73 ) A rare pair of mid 19th, French, ormolu and bronze Poodle / Barbet chenets / fire dogs / andirons inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678-1755)
A rare pair of mid 19th, French, ormolu and bronze Poodle / Barbet chenets / fire dogs / andirons inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755), the famous bronzier and Parisian sculptor, who received commissions from Cardinal Mazarin. The dogs are seated on velvet tasselled cushions and neoclassical plinths. French, circa 1860.

74 ) An Art Nouveau stylised Borogove / boar jug / sauce boat by Mark V Marshall (English, 1843-1913) for Royal Doulton
An Art Nouveau stylised Borogove / boar stylised designed jug / sauce boat by Mark V Marshall (English, 1843-1913) for Royal Doulton Lambeth Ware. Glazed green, blue and ochre on a mushroom ground. Artist’s monogram “MVM” and factory mark to the base. English, circa 1881.

75 ) 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.

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