George Edwards (British, 1694-1773) A group of 12 ornithological studies (In decorative Japan fr...

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George Edwards (British, 1694-1773) A group of 12 ornithological studies variously signed, inscribed and numbered hand coloured engravings 27 x 21cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/4in). (12) In decorative Japan frames For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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The Connoisseur's Library Sale Part I

Feb 03, 2026 7:00 AM EST

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

A Regency mahogany four-tier whatnot Circa 1810: A Regency mahogany four-tier whatnot Circa 1810 Each tier with a three quarter gallery and a reeded upper edge, surmounted by four spherical finials, on four ring turned block and columnar supports,

A Regency mahogany four-tier whatnot Circa 1810

A mahogany bird-cage low tripod table The top and base associated, but both dating to the George...: A mahogany bird-cage low tripod table The top and base associated, but both dating to the George III period The shaped and waved tilt-top with a baluster galleried border, on a ring turned column,

A mahogany bird-cage low tripod table The top and base associated, but both dating to the George...

A specimen marble, hardstone and mineral games table top Fixed on an associated 19th century ros...: A specimen marble, hardstone and mineral games table top Fixed on an associated 19th century rosewood occasional table stand The square black marble top configured as a chess playing surface inset

A specimen marble, hardstone and mineral games table top Fixed on an associated 19th century ros...

A brass mounted leather and stained beech pole ladder: A brass mounted leather and stained beech pole ladder Of typical form, clad in close-nailed leather or leatherette, with six treads, 231cm high. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols:

A brass mounted leather and stained beech pole ladder

A pair of brass bell candlesticks together with a pair of turned wood and brass candlesticks Pro...: A pair of brass bell candlesticks together with a pair of turned wood and brass candlesticks Probably 18th/19th century The bell candlesticks with waisted stems and mid drip pans below central bells,

A pair of brass bell candlesticks together with a pair of turned wood and brass candlesticks Pro...

An unusual Charles I pewter bun-lid flagon: An unusual Charles I pewter bun-lid flagon The tapering cylindrical body on ovolo moulded foot, the lid with pierced heart and bar thumbpiece, the 'S' curved handle bearing makers touchmark, probably

An unusual Charles I pewter bun-lid flagon

A Scottish pewter flagon Dated 1763: A Scottish pewter flagon Dated 1763 The gently tapering drum with dated engraved inscription reading 1763 THIS BELONGING TO THE ASSOCIATE CONG:N IN KELSO within incised scrolling decoration, the body

A Scottish pewter flagon Dated 1763

A collection of three pewter vessels, a footed dish or tazza and a tankard Probably late 17th/ea...: A collection of three pewter vessels, a footed dish or tazza and a tankard Probably late 17th/early 18th century The vessels comprising twin handled bowl of bellied form, a baluster example with

A collection of three pewter vessels, a footed dish or tazza and a tankard Probably late 17th/ea...

An unusual Chinese Throne/chair back 65.5cm x 64 cm: An unusual Chinese Throne/chair back Woven in ivory and indigo with stylised palmettes and undulating corners, 65.5cm x 64 cm Footnotes: Provenance C. John Rare Rugs, February 1986 This lot is

An unusual Chinese Throne/chair back 65.5cm x 64 cm

A Kurdish/Mossul bag face 61cm x 49cm: A Kurdish/Mossul bag face Designed with typical serrated leaves, 61cm x 49cm Footnotes: Please note that this lot is subject to the US embargo on the import of carpets of Iranian origin as of

A Kurdish/Mossul bag face 61cm x 49cm

A collection of various damascene type patterned furniture dressing the aquamarine example each ...: A collection of various damascene type patterned furniture dressing In aquamarine, possibly formerly part of a bed valance or similar, the edging in navy blue, designed with acanthus leaves and

A collection of various damascene type patterned furniture dressing the aquamarine example each ...

A Belouch mat North East Persia, Probably formerly part of a bag face 80cm x 57cm: A Belouch mat North East Persia, Probably formerly part of a bag face Woven in rich wools, designed with delicate primroses, 80cm x 57cm Footnotes: Please note that this lot is subject to the US

A Belouch mat North East Persia, Probably formerly part of a bag face 80cm x 57cm

A collection of three carved coquilla nut figural snuff boxes Probably late 18th/19th century (3): A collection of three carved coquilla nut figural snuff boxes Probably late 18th/19th century Each formed as a standing grotesque figure, two on feet, clad in coats and waistcoats, one with inset

A collection of three carved coquilla nut figural snuff boxes Probably late 18th/19th century (3)

An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon with flat handle: An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon with flat handle The rectangular broad handle pierced with hearts and petals, the down-swept neck with four balls, terminating in shallow bowl, 38cm

An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon with flat handle

An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon: An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon The rectangular section handle with lantern and six ball decoration with simple scratch carving and an inset square panel carved with the initials CJ,

An 18th century Welsh carved treen love spoon

A late 18th/early 19th century chip carved beech or fruitwood Welsh love spoon: A late 18th/early 19th century chip carved beech or fruitwood Welsh love spoon The handle with a short attached hanging chain composed of four links, above a chip-carved, and cross and square pierced

A late 18th/early 19th century chip carved beech or fruitwood Welsh love spoon

A wrought iron and turned fruitwood Sussex rush light holder Circa 1800: A wrought iron and turned fruitwood Sussex rush light holder Circa 1800 With domed moulded base, the u-shaped arm supporting a plain cylindrical nozzle and drip pan, 31cm high overall approximately

A wrought iron and turned fruitwood Sussex rush light holder Circa 1800

An early brass trumpet candlestick Probably late 17th century: An early brass trumpet candlestick Probably late 17th century The ribbed tapering stem with circular mid drip pan on spreading swept circular base, with faults 19.5cm high overall approximately

An early brass trumpet candlestick Probably late 17th century

A carved oak figural panel depicting The Crucifixion together with a carved oak figural term Bo...: A carved oak figural panel depicting The Crucifixion together with a carved oak figural term Both probably late 16th century The panel depicting Christ on the cross flanked by figures of the Virgin

A carved oak figural panel depicting The Crucifixion together with a carved oak figural term Bo...

A pair of carved limewood appliques depicting winged putto's masks In the manner of Grinling Gib...: A pair of carved limewood appliques depicting winged putto's masks In the manner of Grinling Gibbons Each formed as an opposing addorsed foliate and acanthus leaf c-scroll, the rears with suspension

A pair of carved limewood appliques depicting winged putto's masks In the manner of Grinling Gib...

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