Fine Art, Old Masters, Islamic & Oceanic Art

(Attributed to Henry Roberts, 1756 - 1796) A Drawing with Watercolour Highlights of HMS Resolution

A Tongan (?) White and Black Shell-Bead (?) Necklace

Bernardo Canal (1673-1744), The Piazzetta Looking South

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This sale features a hitherto unseen collection of artefacts collected by Admiral Richard Grindall (1750 - 1820) whilst he was an Able Seaman aboard the Resolution on Captain James Cook's second circumnavigation; as well as artefacts collected by Rivers Grindall, son of Richard Grindall, during his service abroad, including in India.

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A Brown Bead Bracelet of 32 Beads (Tierra del Fuego, 18th Century or Earlier): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook's Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. A bead bracelet (restrung)

0119: A Brown Bead Bracelet of 32 Beads (Tierra del Fuego, 18th Century or Earlier)Est. £1,000-£2,000

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Two Pointed Oceanic Tools (18th Century or Earlier): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. Two Pointed Oceanic Tools.

0120: Two Pointed Oceanic Tools (18th Century or Earlier)Est. £400-£600Lot Passed

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A Kanak Sling-Shot Stone (New Caledonia, 18th Century or Earlier): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family A Kanak sling-shot stone of

0121: A Kanak Sling-Shot Stone (New Caledonia, 18th Century or Earlier)Est. £400-£600

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Admiral Grindall's Box: A Small Chinese Export Leather-Bound (?) Chest with Functional European Lock: From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. A late 18th / early 19th

0123: Admiral Grindall's Box: A Small Chinese Export Leather-Bound (?) Chest with Functional European LockEst. £2,000-£4,000

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A Portrait Miniature of Admiral Grindall (by Stephen Taylor): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall and by descent. A Portrait Miniature of Admiral Grindall. By Stephen Taylor. Inscribed on the reverse: "Painted by Stephen Taylor at andover. 1808." In an

0124: A Portrait Miniature of Admiral Grindall (by Stephen Taylor)Est. £2,000-£3,000

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A Portrait Miniature of Katherine Grindall (nÃ©e Festing) (19th Century): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. A portrait miniature of

0125: A Portrait Miniature of Katherine Grindall (nÃ©e Festing) (19th Century)Est. £500-£800

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A Blue Winged-Scarab with Associated Wings: From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation and later in command of Prince at the Battle of Trafalgar; thence by direct

0126: A Blue Winged-Scarab with Associated WingsEst. £100-£200

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Admiral Grindallâ€™s (1750-1820) Christening Clothes and Associated Letters: From the Collection of Admiral Grindall and by descent. Admiral Grindall?s (1750-1820) Christening Costume and Associated Letters. Including: A full Christening clothing set. A Christening

0127: Admiral Grindallâ€™s (1750-1820) Christening Clothes and Associated LettersEst. £200-£400

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Admiral Grindall's Tea Caddy (18th Century), Portuguese (?): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. A tea caddy belonging to

0128: Admiral Grindall's Tea Caddy (18th Century), Portuguese (?)Est. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

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Admiral Grindall's Tea Leaf Spoon (18th Century): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family Admiral Grindall's Tea Leaf

0129: Admiral Grindall's Tea Leaf Spoon (18th Century)Est. £100-£150

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A Georgian Pocket Snuff Box Given as a Present (19th Century): From the Grindall Collection A George III silver pocket snuff box of curved form with hinged lid. The body and lid of the box with reeded detail. With Georgian silver marks for Birmingham. The

0130: A Georgian Pocket Snuff Box Given as a Present (19th Century)Est. £200-£300Lot Passed

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An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Bullock on a Marble Stand: Property of the Grindall Family and thence by direct descent. An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Bullock on a Marble Stand. Traces of writing on the base of the stand. Dimensions: (Bronze) 1 in (H)

0131: An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Bullock on a Marble StandEst. £200-£400

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An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Hen on a Marble Stand: Property of the Grindall Family and thence by direct descent. An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Hen on a Marble Stand. Dimensions: (Bronze) 0.75 in (H) x 0.75 in (W) (Stand) 1 in (H) x 1.5 in (W)

0132: An Ancient Miniature Bronze of a Hen on a Marble StandEst. £200-£400

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A Very Tiny Mother of Pearl Carved and Painted Buddha: From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. A very tiny mother of pearl carved and painted Buddha. Measuring 16 mm in height.

0133: A Very Tiny Mother of Pearl Carved and Painted BuddhaEst. £200-£300

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19th Century Sword Stick with a Diamond Blade in A Knotted Wood Scabbard: 19th century sword stick. With a diamond blade in a knotted wood scabbard. Dimensions: In sheath: 34.5 in Blade (approximately): 26 in

0134: 19th Century Sword Stick with a Diamond Blade in A Knotted Wood ScabbardEst. £200-£400Lot Passed

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An Early Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer's Sword with Metal Scabbard: The sword is an early example of the Infantry Officer's 1895 Pattern because the guard bears VR and a crown for Queen Victoria within the scroll work. When wearing Full Dress, officers carried this

0135: An Early Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer's Sword with Metal ScabbardEst. £200-£300

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A Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer's Sword with Leather Scabbard: The sword in the leather scabbard is the standard Sword, Infantry Officers, Pattern 1895 (which is still the one in service today). This example comes from the reign of George V and has GRV moulded

0136: A Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer's Sword with Leather ScabbardEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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A Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer's Public Examination Sword of the Honourable East India Company.: The sword is of the same Pattern as was used by the British Army, but was made for an officer of one of the armies of the Honourable East India Company. In the British Army this was known as the

0137: A Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer's Public Examination Sword of the Honourable East India Company.Est. £300-£500

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An Early 19th Century Scrapbook: An early 19th Century scrapbook. Including items of Anglo-Indian interest. An assemblage of watercolours, drawings, translations from Telegu, flower pressings. Dimensions: 8 in (H) x 11 in (W)

0138: An Early 19th Century ScrapbookEst. £100-£200

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An Illuminated and Gilded Quran / Koran (18th Century) (?): An illuminated and gilded Quran / Koran. 18th Century (?). Dimensions: 5.75 in (H) x 3.75 in (W) x 2 in (D)

0139: An Illuminated and Gilded Quran / Koran (18th Century) (?)Est. £200-£400

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A Very Rare Early Pair of Worcester Porcelain Gilded and Painted Perfume Burners: A very rare, early pair of Barr Flight & Barr Worcester porcelain gilded and painted perfume burners. Each inscribed to the base: ?Barr Flight & Barr/Royal Porcelain Works/Worcester/ London House /

0140: A Very Rare Early Pair of Worcester Porcelain Gilded and Painted Perfume BurnersEst. £400-£600

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A Marquetry and Ormolu Table with Monogram of Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (19th Century): Property of a Gentleman. A marquetry and ormolu table with monogram of Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen. 19th Century. Dimensions: 26.25 in (H) x 20 in (L) x 12.5 in (W) Provenance: A gift from

0141: A Marquetry and Ormolu Table with Monogram of Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (19th Century)Est. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

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Letters to Admiral and Lady Grindall in connection with the Battle of Trafalgar, etc.: From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook?s Resolution during his second circumnavigation and later in command of Prince at the Battle of Trafalgar; thence by direct

0142: Letters to Admiral and Lady Grindall in connection with the Battle of Trafalgar, etc.Est. £100-£200

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Unique Literary Sources Relating to the Life of Major Peirson of Jersey: Three unique literary sources relating to the life of Major Peirson of Jersey: [1] The Pedigree of Major Francis Peirson. By G. H. Williams. Extracted from the Bulletin of the SociÃ©tÃ©

0143: Unique Literary Sources Relating to the Life of Major Peirson of JerseyEst. £1,000-£1,500

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