Antiques
Spring fi ne art and antiques auction T
he ‘Spring Fine Art and Antiques auction’ at J.S. Auctions will be held on Saturday March 26. This auction also includes arms, armour, medals and militaria catalogued by
specialist, Tony Cribb. One of the most interesting lots in the arms and armour section is a very fine mid 19th Century gold and silver damascened stiletto, almost certainly made by the Zuloaga family. The 13.25cm flattened diamond section blade is inscribed with inlaid gold ‘TOLEDO’ and ‘4. OCTUBRE 1863’. The Zuloaga family were famous for the art of damascene work. Although this is a relatively plain piece, examples of their exhibition work can command very high prices – one exceptional example of an exhibition quality plug bayonet realising
£34,000! The date of 4th October 1863 probably commemorates the victory at and destruction of Puerto Plata by the Spanish during the ‘War of Restoration’ in the Dominican Republic. Eusebio Zuloaga was Chief Armourer to the King and Head of the Royal Armoury in Madrid and this dagger is more likely to have been made by him than his son Placido who executed many fine pieces of Arms and Armour but leant towards works of art. There are some good local pieces in the auctions including two desirable prints by John Piper (1903-1992). The etching of ‘Blenheim Gates’ and the screenprint of Piper’s Oxfordshire home ‘Fawley Bottom Farmhouse’ are both signed and numbered by the artist in pencil. They are expected to make between £400-600 and £500-800 respectively. There is also an early 19th Century eight day long case clock by John
Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Fine Art & Antiques, Arms, Armour, Medals & Militaria
(to include Country & Sporting Items) Saturday 26th March 10:00am
Viewing: Friday 25th March 9am-7pm and morning of the auction from 8.30am.
Illustrated catalogue online at
www.jsauctions.co.uk or by post for £10 including postage.
Fardon of Woodstock, with a 12 inch dial with arch painted with gundog and man shooting. In need of some restoration it is estimated at £350-550, and is a good example of a local clockmaker’s work. The Fardon family of clockmakers came from Deddington, but this John Fardon (1781/2-1865) moved to Woodstock in 1805. One of the more unusual lots in the works of art section is a 19th Century coromandel and brass bound games compendium by Asprey and Son, 166 New Bond Street. The interior is fitted with trays and compartments containing plain and red stained bone chess and draughts pieces, counters, cold painted racehorses and jockeys and jumps, shakers, dominoes, cribbage, score markers and playing cards, with inset Asprey gilt metal label and registered
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18 March 2011
date mark for 29th November 1869. Asprey were founded in the late 18th Century and quickly became a luxury brand and holder of a Royal Warrant from 1862. It is estimated at £400-600 due to some minor damage commensurate with use, although an example in better condition made £1400 at auction in 2008. There is a wide range of antiques and art in this auction. The fully illustrated catalogue will be online from around two weeks before the auction and you can register your details to be notified by email when it goes online. Catalogues are also available via post for £10 including postage. If you have never bid at an auction before, and are not sure what to do, rest assured that it really is quite easy so please do not hesitate to contact J.S Auctions beforehand and we can talk you through the procedure.
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