76 ) 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.

77 ) 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.

78 ) “Say Good Night!” Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894)
“Say Good Night!” a rare signed artist proof, Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons, after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894). The Princess, to the left, pictured standing holding a doll in right hand, with left hand extended towards her brother, Prince Arthur who pets a one of the Queen Victoria’s Collies. With a Terrier to the right and a toy horse on wheels to the left, within the Queen’s sitting-room. Signed bottom left “Burton Barber”. Lettered “London Published June 1st 1886 by B. Brooks & Sons, 171 Strand”. English 186

79 ) 19th century, Rhyton, fox head bronze vase by Maison F Barbedienne (French, 1810 – 1892) for Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821-1888)
A 19th century, Rhyton, fox head bronze vase with the foundry mark of Maison Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892) for Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821-1888) with the foundry mark of Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892). It is from 1862 and there is a silvered bronze version in the Orsay Museum, Paris, that same year the model was exhibited World’s Fair.

80 ) Enamel gold set brooch of a fox mask by William Essex (English,1784-1869).
Enamel gold set brooch of a fox mask by William Essex. The enamel mounted in beaded and rope designed mount. Signed and dated to the reverse "W Essex 1863". "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex. Typically portray by Essex from the painting of the fox mask by Abraham Cooper.

81 ) 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.

82 ) A 19th century boar oval tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893)
A mid-19th century Majolica oval boar’s head tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893). With boar’s head knop, oval panels depicting a boar being attacked by hounds and stag head mounted handles, with all over oak leaf and acorn design. Marked to base with impressed mark and painted number. English, circa 1870.

83 ) Otters and Salmon by Charles George Lewis (1808-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (1802-1873)
An otter standing over a dead salmon on a rock, looking back to left with a snarl at another otter which approaches; waterfall and mountain stream bordered by rocks in the background by Charles George Lewis (1808-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (1802-1873) 1842 Royal Academy exhibit 'Otters and Salmon'. Artist's proof before letter signed bottom left 'E Landseer', and bearing 'Printsellers Association' blindstamp, Published London 1871. Another example can be found in the collection of the British Museum. That engraving bears the letters 'Painted by Sir E. Landseer, R.A. // London Published April 28th 1871 by J. McQueen, 37 Great Marlborough Street, Regent Street. // Engraved by C.G. Lewis. // Copyright'.

84 ) 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

85 ) 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.

86 ) Diamond, enamel and ivory wolf head cufflinks. Circa 1880. SOLD
Diamond, enamel and ivory wolf head cufflinks. Circa 1880

87 ) Royal Mail coaching oil by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819 - 1896)
An oil on canvas of a Royal Mail coach laden with passengers and luggage stopping at "Ye Old Hat Whitbread's Entire" by John Charles Maggs (English, 1819 - 1896). The coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, and Post Office red wheels. The original "Old Hat" was on the Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W13, the public house was Flynn's, after a period as the Walsingham Arms. Signed bottom left Signed "J. C. Maggs". English, circa 1880.

88 ) A silver plated bon bon dish of a Bactrian camel Arab/camel handler
A silver plated bon bon dish, with a handle formed as a standing Bactrian camel with Arab/camel handler. English, circa 1880

89 ) Oil of Saint Bernard puppies by Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839 - 1926).
Oil on paper of two recumbent Saint Bernard by Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839 - 1926). Signed bottom left “O Eerelman". The reverse bears the gallery label for “William Lawrence, 5 & 7, Upper Sackville Street, Dublin”. Dutch, circa 1880".

90 ) 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.

91 ) 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.

92 ) 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.

93 ) 19th century, French, Persian influence, elephant earthen ware / faïence jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie Théodore Deck
A rare and important, 19th century, ovoid, Persian influence, finely enamelled elephant head handles jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ with geometric, lambrequin and floral decoration by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie of Bordeaux. French, circa 1880. A variant of this jardinière model is illustrated in Jacqueline du Pasquier 2015 book "Vieillard & Cie, Histoire de la faïencerie fine de Bordeaux", plate 51, page 77.

94 ) 19th century, French, Persian influence, elephant earthen ware / faïence jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie Théodore Deck
A rare and important, 19th century, ovoid, Persian influence, finely enamelled elephant head handles jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ with geometric, lambrequin and floral decoration by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie of Bordeaux. French, circa 1880. A variant of this jardinière model is illustrated in Jacqueline du Pasquier 2015 book "Vieillard & Cie, Histoire de la faïencerie fine de Bordeaux", plate 51, page 77.

95 ) Rare Japanese, Hokusai, inspired elephant handled vase, by Amédée de Caranza for Jules Vieillard & Cie, of Bordeaux.
Rare Japanese, Hokusai, inspired elephant handled vase, by Amédée de Caranza for Jules Vieillard & Cie. On a blie geometric ground, with central Hokusai inspire and two elephant head handles. The design is illustrated in Jacqueline du Pasquier 2015 book "Vieillard & Cie, Histoire de la faïencerie fine de Bordeaux", plate 111, on page 142. See also Bordeaux 1986, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, exhibition catalogue 'J. Vieillard & Cie. Eclectisme et Japonisme', edited by Jacqueline du Pasquier. A Hokusai plate is in the collection of the British Museum. French, circa 1880.

96 ) Very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed
A very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed, with elaborate scroll swan shaped back, carved rail, and fluted legs. English, circa 1880.

97 ) Miniature on board of a Smooth Fox Terrier
Circular miniature on board of a Smooth Fox Terrier standing in a barn The gold frame with rope work border. English, circa 1885.

98 ) Coaching oil, the Leeds Royal Mail by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894)
Coaching oil of a Royal Mail coach crossing landscape passing seated man with his dog by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894). The coach wearing 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 bottom left "H Alken". Frame bears label for HENRY ALKEN Jnr. (1810-1894), being Samuel Henry Alken. English, circa 1885 Provenance: Leger Galleries, 13 Old Bond Street June 1969 Christies London.

99 ) A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases
A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases, decorated with stylised flowers against geometric scroll work. Japanese, circa 1885.

100 ) "Adventures of Pincher" by Charles Burton Barber ROI (1845 - 1894)
"Adventures of Pincher" by Charles Burton Barber ROI (1845 - 1894). Watercolour, pen and ink on paper. English, circa 1890. The 'Adventures of Pincher' was an illustrated children's book inspired by the artist's daily visits for more than 20 years, to the Queen Victoria's homes painting her dogs and grand children.