51 ) A pair of English, 18th, bronze Pug candelabra
A pair of English, 18th, bronze Pug candelabra, on rectangular bases. The recumbent Pugs on floral leafy bases, sit beneath a stylised lion on which the sconces sits, and which are hung cut glass ‘icicle’ drops. The ‘Robert and Gilles Dubois Pont -aux-Choux faience factory copied variants of these designs circa 1765. (See “The T. & T. Collection Porcelain Pugs: A Passion edited by Claire Dumortier and Patrick Habets 2019”). English, circa 1760.

52 ) Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" recumbent upon a velvet tasselled cushion by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814) The bronze is modelled from the tribute to Ninette a terra-cotta statute titled "Mausol'e de Ninette" (at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy) by Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814). The bronze sits on chamfered marble base. It is illustrated in "Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers" by Jane Horswell. The author notes that "although unsigned" it is included for its "exceptional quality and .... rarity". A terracotta version is in the collection of the Musée Cognacq-Jay, Paris, (see image above). It perhaps inspired George Jones’ 1871 Majolica sculpture (see sepia image above) of a Maltese on a tasselled cushion and perhaps even Antoine-Louis Barye's (French, 1796 - 1875) or Emmanuel Fremiet's, (French, 1824-1910) , Spaniels recumbent on tasselled cushions.

53 ) Needlepoint / needlework / textile / tapestry of a Spaniel SOLD

54 ) A Barr Flight & Barr Worcester inkwell set depicting a Spaniel / Setter
A Barr Flight & Barr Worcester lidded single inkwell set depicting a recumbent red and white Spaniel / Setter. With marbled veined finish and mercurie oxide gilt decoration, imitating Italian scagliola marble, the inkwell provides for two quills and a central candle. The scagliola finishes were popular by the maker from around 1800 to 1820. The painting of the Spaniel / Setter is possibly by Enoch Doe (English, ca. 1785 - fl. 1851). On the base the hand written script marks read, beneath a crown, “Barr Flight & Barr Worcester manufactured to their majesties Prince of Wales & Royal Family”. This is considered to be the most elaborate of Flight and Barr porcelain marks. Together with the maker’s mark, in the same hand. Then incised ‘173’. English, circa 1815.

55 ) A rare pair of English, Regency, Greyhound bronze sconces / candelabra
A superb and rare pair of English, Regency, bronze sconces / candelabra with recumbent Greyhounds beneath a pair of candle holders / sconces set on top of stylised scrolling foliate and tree branches. The scones with cut-glass ‘icicle’ pendant drops. On white marble bases. English, circa 1820

56 ) A pair of English, early 19th, Pointer / Setter / hound, sconces / candelabra
A pair of English, early 19th century, bronze Pointer / Setter / hound sconces /candelabra, on rectangular bases. The dogs on a chamfered rectangular base stand beneath Rocco acanthus scroll work, and single sconces on which are hung cut glass ‘icicle’ drops. English, circa 1820.

57 ) A rare English, Regency, 19th century, King Charles Cavalier bronze sconce / candelabra
A rare English, Regency, 19th century, bronze sconces / candelabra with recumbent King Charles Cavalier beneath a sconce set on top of stylised scrolling flowers and leaves, on which hang cut-glass ‘icicle’ pendant drops. On white marble base. English, circa 1820.

58 ) Poodle Ink Well
French gilt metal inkwell topped with a seated poodle in a "Lion trim" cut. The interior reveals two ceramic inkwells and pen holders. French, circa 1830.

59 ) A Regency pair of King Charles Cavalier bronze and ormolu candlesticks / sconces
A rare pair of Regency, 19th Century Regency period bronze and ormolu candlesticks / sconces modelled as seated begging King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, the bases applied with applique’s of Chinese musician, with anthemion decorated plinths supported on scrolled bracket feet. English, circa 1830.

60 ) 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.

61 ) Magnificent pair of enamel and soft paste Sèvres/Sevres porcelain hunting vases
A magnificent pair of early 19th century, Sèvres, enamel and soft paste porcelain hunting vases. The bases with seated Borzoi and Foxhounds in soft paste porcelain, the bodies polychromed with horseback and dog hunting scenes in tree adorned landscape. Stag and boar heads in soft paste porcelain applied to distinctive 'bleu celeste' border. Marked to the base with the Sèvres 'intertwined' double 'L', inset with an ‘M’, and the painter’s mark ‘277’. French, circa 1830.

62 ) 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.

63 ) 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.

64 ) A 19th century bronze and ormolu, French, Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeaux Mastiff "chenet" fireplace fender
A pair 19th century, Epoque Louis Philippe, bronze and ormolu French chenet fireplace fender. Each end is mounted with a finely cast recumbent Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux / Bordeaux Mastiff / French Mastiff. French, circa 1840.

65 ) 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

66 ) A French, 19th century, Napoleon III, bronze presse-papier King Charles Cavalier Spaniel on a marble base
A French, 19th century, Napoleon III (1808-1873), presse-papier of a delightful King Charles Cavalier Spaniel curled comfortable asleep on a tasselled cushion. French, circa 1840.

67 ) A pair of bronze doré hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes of partridge, pheasants, Setter / hounds attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A very fine pair of bronze doré hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), depicting partridge, pheasants amongst foliage, the stems decorated with three Setter / hound heads, both on octagonal marble bases. The handles in the form of tree branches. French, circa 1840.

68 ) A pair of bronze hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes of boar and Setter / hounds attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A very fine pair of bronze hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), depicting boar and Setter masks amongst vine and oak leaf and branch decoration. The handles in the form of tree branches. Inside the tazza / coupes ornamented with a bee. French, circa 1840

69 ) A Russian silver boar hunting box
A small silver Russian lockable hunting box with boar finial and boar legs, hunters to each corner, and oak leaf decoration on all sides and the lid. To the reverse the silversmith name, “A?K 1844” being the year 1844, “84” the silver mark used in the 18th and 19th century, and an illegible assay seal

70 ) 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

71 ) A Japanned Papier Mâché Scottish Deerhound writing box SOLD
A Japanned Papier Mâché writing box of a scene of , inspired after Sir Edwin Landseer. Possibly the work of such Birmingham firms Jenners and Bettridge or McCallum and Hodson English, circa 1850

72 ) A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion.
A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent King Charles Cavalier Spaniel seated on a cushion. Note the Spaniel on a cushion would have been inspired by the depiction of Dash, Queen Victoria's beloved Cavalier from Sir Edwin Landseer's 1837-1838 famous painting "His majesty's favourite dogs and parrot", also known as "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", which can today be can be seen in the Royal Collection. For a similar model please see 'Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th Century' by Dennis G Rice, published Antique Collectors Club 2002. English, circa 1850-70

73 ) The Dalmatian coachman's whistle
The Dalmatian coachman's whistle, circa 1850 Staffordshire.

74 ) King Charles Cavalier Spaniel bronze sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875)
A bronze of a pair of King Charles Cavalier Spaniels seated on a tassled cushion by Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796- 1875). It was made as a "presse-papiers" and exhibited at the goldsmith Fauconnier. For another example see the collection of the Walter Art Collection in Baltimore Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum. There is also an example owned by the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of America, that is given annually to the "Best in Show" recipient. Illustrated in "Barye: Catalogue Raisonn" des Sculptures (Gallimard, 2000), by Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme.

75 ) Bronze of a seated King Charles Cavalier Spaniel by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 -1910)
Bronze King Charles Cavalier Spaniel recumbent upon a tasselled cushion by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 -1910). Signed on the cushion “F FREMIET”. An early small and very detailed bronze which Fremiet cast himself from his workshop and foundry at 42 Boulevard du Temple. This Spaniel bronze is especially interesting and rare displaying two patinations. French circa 1850.