BING GUARD HOUSE WITH SEMAPHORE Hand painted tin features guard house with warning bell semaphore and opening gate clockwork driven automatic gate with bell sounds. 9 1/2'' l. (Good Cond.)
John Hall Thorpe (1874-1947), Five Copies of The Open Gate, together with Five Copies of Old Thatch. print, 34.5 x 27cm and smaller (10), Literature: Richard King (ed), 'Hall Thorpe: Coloured Woodcuts', Print Room Press, Woolloomooloo, 1980, no. 21, pp. 56-57 (The Open Gate: another example) and no. 19. pp. 54-55 (Old Thatch: illustrated, another example), cat 19
Small Chinoiserie painted lift-top side table with drawer. Also painted on the top when opened: a landscape scene with Asian woman holding an umbrella see images. Gate-leg support when opened. Generally good condition some minor paint loss near the hinges some cracking of the paint and water rings on the top (closed). Also a repair to the gate leg as well as dings and dents to the wood legs. See images for more details. Measures 28'' tall x 24'' wide x 12'' deep (closed) (24''deep when opened). Shipping weight 14.1 lbs.
This lot consists of six metal and plastic Model Cars to include; (1) A red & white two door BelAir with white wall tires, doors open and hood lifts, 10 1/2" long x 3 1/4 " tall. (2) A pink & white two door Crown Victoria with white wall tires, doors open, hood and trunk lift, green see thru sun roof, 11 1/4" long x 3 1/4" tall. (3) Red two door Ford Pick Up, doors open, hood lifts, tail gate drops, 9 1/2" long x 4" tall. (4) Red & tan Chevrolet Corvette, two doors open, hood & trunk lift, top comes off to make it convertible, 9 1/4" long x 2 3/4" tall. (5) Red Jaguar Convertible, two doors open and trunk lifts, 10 1/4" long x 2 3/4" tall. (6) Red & white two door Thunderbird with white wall tires, doors open, hood and trunk lift top lifts off to make it convertible, 10" long x 3" tall. WILL BE SOLD 6 X THE BID. CROWDER ESTATE.
WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE GATE LEG TABLE AND BENCHWilliam and Mary Style gate leg table and bench. American, Early 20th Century. Two drop leaves with gate legs that open up to form an oval cocktail table. Doric column legs on a block stretcher. Heavy wear to table top, scuffs and marks throughout legs.
Open: 20" H x 60" L x 37" D
Closed: 20" H x 60" L x 15" D
AFTER THOMAS KINKADE, 'OPEN GATE, SUSSEX' AND PYE CORNER COTTAGE, PAIR GICLEES, FRAME: 15 X 17 INAfter Thomas Kinkade, 'Open Gate, Sussex' and Pye Corner Cottage, Pair Giclees, Frame: 15 x 17 in
A pair of Continental wrought iron gilt decorated estate gates possibly French19th century
The arched gates with C-scroll bands centered by scrollwork about an open medallion and headed by an arched scrollwork crest.
height 160 3/4in (408cm); width 118in (300cm)
2 English School Pastoral Oils 1st item: English School, 19th century, oil on board pastoral landscape painting, depicting a flock of sheep grazing and resting at sunset. A single black sheep sleeps at left, while ducks and chickens mill about in the foreground. A single black sheep rests in the lower left corner. Signed lower center, C. Carpenter, and dated 187-. Stained and ebonized wood frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 10-1/2" H x 13-1/2" W. Framed: 16" H x 19" W. 2nd item: English School, 19th century, oil on canvas pastoral landscape depicting 2 cows standing before an open gate, while a third grazes near the edge of a pond. A cottage and hills are visible in the background against a blue sky. Unsigned. Stained and ebonized wood frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 9-1/2" H x 11-1/2" W. Framed: 13-3/4" H x 15-3/4" W.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST POTALA GATE FRAME OM MANI PRAYER WHEEL AND INCENSE BURNER 9 1/2"H X 6 1/2"W X 2 3/4"DTibetan Buddhist Potala Gate Frame Om Mani Prayer Wheel and incense burner, Large Copper Prayer Wheel in a Tibetan Potala Palace design metal frame. The Gate Frame is elaborately carved, embossed with auspicious figures and dragons at the side of the base. The copper prayer wheels holds paper prayer rolls. The base has a large compartment that slides out to hold incense. The top of the gate opens to burn the incense with filigree openings to allow smoke to exit. The wheel and drawer pull are decorated with turquoise accents. Dimensions: 9 1/2"H x 6 1/2"W x 2 3/4"D
Clifton Karhu (b. 1927), Three Color Woodblocks, Japan, Ponco-cho Corner, 1974, 21/80, depicting a gate of a two-story wooden house with snowed roof, in a circle, numbered, titled, signed, and dated in pencil; Karasuma Gate, 1989, 29/100, depicting a garden seen through an open gate, in a circle, numbered, titled, signed, and dated in pencil; and Kurashiki Snow, 1979, 85/100, depicting a street scene with houses in perspective, numbered, titled, signed, and dated in pencil, sizes to 25 1/2 x 24 in. Estimate $1,000-1,250 slightly toned, curled, creased, and stained around the corners to Ponco-cho; slightly toned around the corners, a cut to the upper right corner to Gate; slightly toned around the edges, a cut to the upper right corner to Snow. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Oak gate leg table, William and Mary style, barley twist legs and stretchers, double gate leg leaf support, British, probably 19th century, 30 x 55-1/2 x 25 in. (opens to 70 in.). Generally good condition, surface wear and abrasions throughout, underside of top and skirt with later paint, top with stains and separations.
RICHARD MORRELL STAIGG OIL ON PANEL "SEASIDE GATE"Richard Morrell Staigg (British/American 1817-1881) Oil on Panel "Seaside Gate", depicting 3 young children opening the seaside gate, signed with monogram lower right, gilt gessoed wood frame.
9 ½ in. x 13 ½ in. Framed 15 in. x 19 in.
From the Starbuck East Brick, Nantucket, MA
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
A large oak drop-leaf gate leg table, Fourth-Quarter 20th Century With a round drop-leaf top raised on turned wood double gate legs with molded apron 30" H x 90" W x 22" D; open: 61" D Provenance: Bruce Grainy Antiques to present owner Dimensions: 30" H x 90" W x 22" D; open: 61" D Provenance: Bruce Grainy Antiques to present owner
John Hall Thorpe. John Hall Thorpe (Australia and Britain 1837 - 1947) The Open Gate coloured woodblock print 34.5 x 27 cm Provenance: From the estate of the artist by descent to the current owner
Anda Jasmine Styler (Connecticut, 20th C.) triptych, three oil on canvases framed together as one, the first "Spring Day," depicting winding dirt roadway centralized in blossoming landscape with trees in full foliage, tall grass and wild flowers, signed LR; the second "The Old Gate," depicting central dirt roadway lined with red flowers and trees leading to an open white stone gate, signed LR; along with another piece titled "The Old Gate," similar subject matter as second with central dirt roadway lined with shrubbery and trees, signed LR, all three ss: 8" h. x 10" w., all framed in single blue frame with gilt accents, Beaux Art Gallery Southbury, CT label adhered verso, expected wear including some rubbing to edges, frame with surface scratching and minor chipping, overall 14" h. x 40 1/2" w.
THOMAS KINKADE, TWO LIMITED EDITION OFFSET LITHOGRAPHS ON PAPER (American, 1947-2012) "Cobblestone Village" and "Open Gate." Openings measure 17.5" x 23.5" and 11.5" x 15.5", both signed and numbered. In wood frames, 28" x 34" and 22" x 26" overall.
Five Silver Plated Serving Trays, a large oval open-sided tray, lg. 31 in., a rectangular gated serving tray, an oval footed and gated serving tray, a round tray with raised and reticulated edge, and a rectangular tray.
RARE & UNUSUAL LEMAT MODEL 1881 CENTERFIRE CARBINE. Cal. 11.3 mm rifled bbl & 20 bore (15 mm) smoothbore bbl. SN 2. This rare carbine has features found on both early & late models. It has a 23-3/16" oct to rnd rifled bbl with front sight integral with front band & a 2-position 400 meter rear sight mounted on octagonal section at rear. Bbl is marked "COLONEL LEMAT PATENT" between rear sight & bbl band. Center fire smoothbore bbl, which also functions as cylinder pivot, is 25-1/8" long with threads for rifled bbl mount, 2-1/8" long. It has 9-shot cylinder with chambers rebated for cartridge rim. It has a spring-loaded loading gate mounted to recoil shield & smoothbore loading gate hinges to left & has an articulated extractor that functions when gate opens. Trigger guard has a long lower projection with a stud & ring in right side. Mounted with very nicely figured walnut buttstock with smooth steel buttplate with trap & corresponding recess containing an orig 3-pc steel cleaning rod. Face of cylinder has serial number, usual oval "ELG" Belgian proof and assembly number "4". This assembly number also appears inside toe of buttplate, in pencil on the butt of stock under buttplate & on inside face of threaded mount ring of rifled bbl. Serial number appears on every part of carbine. This carbine has a leaf style hammer spring versus the "V" shaped hammer spring found on an almost identical carbine serial #3, also being sold in this auction. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains about all of an outstanding professionally restored finish with strong bright blue turning plum on receiver. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches & retains about all of its orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of light pitting. 4-56506 JR209 (15,000-25,000)
John Hall Thorpe (1874-1947), Three copies of Old Thatch, together with three copies of The Open Gate. print, 38.5 x 30.5cm and smaller (6)
GEORGE I STYLE OAK GATE LEG TABLE LATE 19TH CENTURY the oval top with drop sides opening on gate legs, the baluster and block legs joined by peripheral stretchers 122cm long, 75cm high, 44cm deep, 135cm (open) Estimate £ 400-600 + fees. Sold for £425 (buyer's premium included)
LEONARD CHARLES NIGHTINGALE "The Garden Gate", monogrammed, oil on canvas, 36" x 28", retaining the original giltwood and gesso frame, inscribed on the gilt mount "LC Nightingale". See illustration Provenance: Private Collection, Yorkshire Private Collection, Kent Exhibited: Possibly The Royal Academy, 1913, ref: 669 "The Garden Gateway" Leonard Charles Nightingale lived in London and regularly exbibited at the Royal Academy. Other works by him incorporate the open gate shown in the present work, which is probably a metaphor for enticing possibilities beyond
A QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE, POSSIBLY AMERICAN/IR...A QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE, POSSIBLY AMERICAN/IRISH, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the hinged rectangular twin flap top with stylized rounded corners, opening on to a back gate-leg and lined in an old light blue baize trimmed in gilt tooled leather, with corner circular candle stands and oval shallow game piece pockets, above a short frieze drawer with later bronze handle and set within scalloped sides, raised on cabriole legs with broad stylized rocaille over "C" scrolls and acanthus detailed hips tapering to trefid pad feet. Height: 27 3/4", Width: 32 3/8", Depth: 17"; open depth: 32".
Condition:
Scuff marks, scratches, dings, nicks, chips, age shrinkage cracks, old repairs, brass hinge on gate leg is later, edge wear, and expected surface wear with buildup throughout. The blue baize lining if not original is very old, worn, torn, faded, spotted, and dusty. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
WOOD SHELVES, GATE AND A TWO COMPOSITE TROUGHSWood Shelves, Gate and a Two Composite Troughs, Wood Shelves: H:39 x W: 8 1/2 x L: 7 in. Gate: H: 40 x W Closed: 26 3/4 W Open 54 1/4 Each Trough: H: 21 3/4 x W: 29 3/4 x L: 9 3/4 in.
WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE TURNED OAK GATE LEG TABLE WHEN OPEN: 29 X 41 1/2 X 30 IN. (73.7 X 105.4 X 76.2 CM.)William and Mary Style Turned Oak Gate Leg Table, Dimensions: When Open: 29 x 41 1/2 x 30 in. (73.7 x 105.4 x 76.2 cm.)
An early 18th century oak gateleg table, the oval drop-leaf top above a frieze drawer on baluster turned supports and open rectangular gates, 28.75in (73cm) h, 36.25 x 31in (92 x 79cm) open. One flap and both gate supports tipped, hinges replaced.
Richard Sadler (b.1927) Gypsy on Gated Road Near Chesterton Windmill Warwickshire Opening Gates for Cars for a Penny 1950 Four gelatin silver prints signed titled and dated in pencil verso 45.5 x 35.5cm (17 7/8 x 14in); three smaller prints all approx 38 x 27.5 (15 x 10 7/8in)
John Hall Thorpe, "The Open Gate", wood cut, approx 35cm x 27cm
MARKLIN CENTRAL STATION FOR THE ENGLISH MARKETMarklin Central Station for the English market , with platform base, Refreshment Room , and Cloak Room , 10" h., 13 3/4" w., 7 1/2" d.
Condition:
Request Condition: Report
Good condition with some additional lettering added, heavy paint crazing and missing rear stairs and opening gate section.
BING CROSSING GATE Hand painted crank operated gate with wire retaining fence signage at center reads ''HALT.'' Reference to stop when gate is opening. 20'' l. Ingersoll Collection. (Exc. Cond.)
RARE & UNUSUAL LEMAT MODEL 1881 CENTERFIRE CARBINE. Cal. 11.3 mm rifled bbl & 20 bore (15 mm) smoothbore bbl. SN 3. This rare carbine has features found on both early & late models. It has a 23-3/16" oct to rnd rifled bbl with front sight integral with front band & a 2-position 400 meter rear sight mounted on octagonal section at rear. Bbl is marked "COLONEL LEMAT PATENT" between rear sight & bbl band. Center fire smoothbore bbl that functions as cylinder pivot is 25-1/8" long with threads for rifled bbl mount, 2-1/8" long. It has 9-shot cylinder with chambers rebated for cartridge rim. It has a spring-loaded loading gate mounted to recoil shield & smoothbore loading gate hinges to left & has an articulated extractor that functions when gate opens. It has an integral ejector rod mounted to right side of rear rifled bbl mount. Trigger guard has a long lower projection with a stud & ring in right side. Mounted with straight grain nicely figured walnut buttstock with smooth steel buttplate. There is orig slotted head cleaning rod through bbl mounts on right side that has a screwdriver slot in the end. Face of cylinder has serial number, usual oval "ELG" Belgian proof & a backwards "P". Serial number appears on every part of carbine with number "4" at right lower rear edge of frame, a number while all other numbers are a "3" and appear on cleaning rod, bbl bands, ejector rod head, smoothbore loading gate, trigger guard, etc. Smoothbore bbl also has a partial proof along with "15.2" & a backwards "P". The "15.2" is the bore diameter. The hammer spring is "V" shaped versus the flat hammer spring found on an almost identical carbine serial #2, also being sold in this auction. Inside buttplate has three dots at toe & three slash marks in tang. Lower tang channel in buttstock has three slash marks. Heel of buttplate has a knurled knob that, when unscrewed, reveals a 2-1/2" long tapered pin. In the book, LeMat the Man, the Gun, Forgett & Serpette, p. 130 shows a similar item in carbine #208, which has a screwdriver blade. This pin has not been altered and is as originally found. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain an even dark blue/brown patina with some orig blue in sheltered areas. Buttstock retains most of an old restored oil finish. Button to use the articulated smoothbore firing pin on hammer nose is missing. Bbl band screws are battered. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. 4-56507 JR208 (12,500-22,500)
William and Mary Gate-leg Table: William and Mary Gate-leg Table, possibly North Shore, Massachusetts, c. 1730-50, the oval drop-leaf top on a beaded skirt with drawer, and eight legs, two swing to support the top when open, later black/dark brown stain, (imperfections), ht. 27 3/4, wd. open 51 1/2, dp. 42 in. . . Provenance: Has a long history in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where it reportedly was in a Congregational Church's parsonage; Lillian Cogan, 1978. . Estimate $4, 000-6, 000 . . shrinkage cracks to top. . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Fine diminutive gate leg table, maple and pine with oval drop-leaf top on ring and baluster turned base with two gate legs, New England, 18th century, 24-3/4 x 13-1/4 x 29 in. (opens to 36-1/2 in.) Good condition overall, two hinges replaced, one leaf with two later braces, chip and loss to one turned gate post and one with crack and two later braces at back, old refinishing with paint on base (restored by Ned H. Hipp, Bethania, North Carolina), other surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use. Robert E. Crawford Antiques
Jacobean oak gate leg drop leaf table with drawers (restored). ht. 28 1/2 in. , top open: 49" x 55". Provenance: Former home of Mel Gibson, Old Mill Rd: Jacobean oak gate leg drop leaf table with drawers (restored). ht. 28 1/2 in. , top open: 49" x 55". Provenance: Former home of Mel Gibson, Old Mill Rd, Greenwich, CT Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Antique Turkish Store Front Gate iron with old red painted surface decorated with pewter elements, the gate with (2) central hinged panels that open inwards to allow the outward conveyance of merchandise while keeping the shop secure. Interior panels 32 x 35in. DOA 98 x 48in A later lock displaces a decorative scroll; later added hinge cylinder; expected rust and paint loss. Collection of Mr. Gaines Steer, The Last Unicorn, Chapel Hill, NC.
MARKLIN CENTRAL STATION FOR THE ENGLISH MARKETMarklin Central Station for the English market , with platform base, Refreshment Room , and Cloak Room , 10" h., 13 3/4" w., 7 1/2" d.
Condition:
Good condition with some additional lettering added, heavy paint crazing and missing rear stairs and opening gate section.
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOLLandscape with figures walking through an open gate and church beyond, oils on board, 19.5 x 36cm
A rare early 18th century cocus wood gateleg table, the later mahogany moulded edge oval top above an end frieze drawer with a later handle, on turned and faceted baluster supports inlaid with bone, the peripheral stretchers and gate supports inlaid marquetry feather bands, on well carved Braganza feet, the gates on baluster feet, 27.75in (70.5cm) h, 33.25 x 34in (84.5 x 86.5cm) open.
ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY GAME TABLE Circa 1770-80, oak and pine secondary, hinged rectangular top with square cut corners with gate-leg support opening to reveal a green baize playing surface with notched carved game piece receptacles, single cock beaded drawer, when gate-leg opens it reveals a small game chip drawer, tall cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees, bold ball and claw feet.
BING ELEVATOR STEAM TOYBing elevator steam toy , painted tin five story structure with opening gates on four levels and hinged trap door to top section, 27" h.
Condition:
Some wear primarily to base and roof, mechanism functional but missing drive wheel.
CHARLES WHITE (1918 - 1979)
Frederick Douglass Lives Again (The Ghost of Frederick Douglass).
Pen and ink over pencil on illustration board, 1949. 508x762 mm; 20x30 inches. Signed and dated in ink, lower left. Gedeon D54.
Provenance: ACA Gallery, New York; private collection, New York, 1950; private collection, Philadelphia, 1988. This drawing's location was recorded as unknown in 1980 at the time of Lucinda Gedeon's catalogue raisonné.
A close variant of this drawing is in the collection of the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ. The same size and year, Frederick Douglass has in the lower left a tighter, smaller group of figures, all men in suits, likely a group of lawyers involved in Jim Crow cases.
Exhibited: ACA Gallery, New York, February 12 - 25, 1950.
Illustrated: Daily Worker, New York, Sunday, February 12, 1950; Sidney Finkelstein, Charles White: Ein Künstler Amerikas, pl. 16; Jewish Currents, February 1963, cover.
An extraordinary example of Charles White's early drawing, Frederick Douglass Lives Again is one of a series of the pen and ink drawings recording the celebrated trials of African-Americans victimized during the Jim Crow era. White shows a mastery of cross-hatching in each expressive face of this dynamic composition. The towering figure of Douglass and the compressed space reflect techniques used in his mural painting, particularly his The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in American at Hampton University, 1933. White was also translating the African-American experience through the earlier model of the great Mexican muralists Orozco, Rivera and Siqueiros.
In Frederick Douglass Lives Again, White continues his depiction of ordinary people on a heroic scale. Along with The Trenton Six, The Ingram Case and Open Gate (Liberation), White chronicled the legal plights of African-Americans, and the greater cause for justice and equality. White was particularly politically active at this point in his career. Reproductions of these drawings appeared in portfolios published by the Workshop for Graphic Art in New York, and in such progressive periodicals as The Daily Worker. White had his first exhibition at ACA Gallery in 1947, and was now regularly exhibiting in New York with other socially and politically conscious artists such as Philip Evergood, William Gropper and Robert Gwathmey.
EMILE ALBERT GRUPPE (American, 1896-1978) “THE GATE HOUSE”. Oil on board scene shows a man raking in front of a large wall with open gate. Fall scene has tree with red leaves hanging over gate. Colorful scene with man having red shirt and blue jeans. Signed lower right “Emile A. Gruppe”. Back has titled, artist name and “736”. SIZE: 20” x 16”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99187
John Hall Thorpe (1874-1947), Five Copies of The Open Gate, together with Four Copies of Old Thatch. print, 34.5 x 27cm and smaller (9), Literature: Richard King (ed), 'Hall Thorpe: Coloured Woodcuts', Print Room Press, Woolloomooloo, 1980, no 21, pp. 56-57 (The Open Gate: illustrated, another example) and no. 19 and no. 20, pp. 54-55 (Old Thatch: illlustrated, another example), three works from this selection being no. 19 and one being no. 20 (second state)
c. 1780-1810 British Regiment Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol: Guns. British Regiment Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol. c. 1780-1810 Revolutionary War to War of 1812 Era, Regiment Marked, British Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol, Very Fine. This Regiment Marked British Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol, type used in the Revolutionary War, Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812, measures about 15. 75" overall with a 9. 25" long, . 65 calibre (carbine bore) round steel barrel with (2) PROOFS and top of barrel engraved with Regimental Marks; "22 L D" (22nd Light Dragoons). Lock marked, "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III). Brass regulation furniture. Stock has the remnants of the arsenal "stores keeper" mark, which appears to be the bottom protion of the "East India Company Heart" and is solid with some typical scratches and dings from years of service. In good working order. The first regiment to bear the title 22nd Dragoons was raised in 1716. Also known as Viscount Mountjoy's Regiment of Dragoons, it appeared on the Army List on 16 February 1716 but was disbanded in 1718. . In 1779, John, Lord Sheffield raised a light dragoon regiment that was styled 22nd (Light) Dragoons but this was disbanded in 1783. [2] William, Viscount Fielding raised the next regiment to use the title 22nd (Light) Dragoons on 24 February 1794; this regiment lasted slightly longer, being disbanded in 1802 with the onset of peace. However, the 25th Dragoons (raised for service in India by F E Gwyn on 9 March 1794) was renumbered 22nd (Light) Dragoons in that year. This 22nd (Light) Dragoons regiment served throughout the Napoleonic Wars which began in 1805 and was disbanded in 1820. . Overview. . Four regiments of Light Dragoons have in succession borne the identification number of 22. The first regiment had but a brief existence, being raised in 1760 and disbanded in 1768. The second regiment was raised in 1779 for home service by the Earl of Sheffield under the title of the York Light Dragoons. It was dissolved in 1783. The third regiment was raised in 1794 and was commanded by Colonel Viscount Feilding. This regiment served in Ireland and in Egypt, and bore the badge of the Sphynx surmounting the word Egypt. . The fourth regiment was raised in 1794 as the original 25th Light Dragoons, or Gwyn's Hussars, after its commanding officer, Colonel Francis Gwyn. The uniform consisted of French grey with scarlet facings and bore a badge on their helmet consisting of the Roman Cardinals XXV between the letters L. D. surmounting a hunting horn. In 1796 the regiment was dispatched on active service to Cape Colony and took part in the first march ever made by British troops in South Africa - that of Saldanha Bay. Later they were shipped to India and served through the Mahratta War in Mysore, 1799. In 1802 the regiment was renumbered as the 22nd, and next saw service in the Expedition to Java in 1811, returning again to India where they fought in the action of Maheidpore in 1817. For its services the regiment was awarded the battle honour " Seringapatam. ". . Its uniform in 1812 consisted of pink collar, cuffs and lapelles, with blue jacket and white breeches. There is a record of an inspection of the 22nd Light Dragoons at Bangalore, Southern India, in July, 1815, when owing to the difficulty experienced by the officers in procuring the pink colour for their facings, " the Commander-in-Chief was pleased to admit of their wearing red facings for the present. " In the following November the Prince Regent issued an order to the effect that owing to the difficulty in procuring peach blossom cloth in India for the officer's uniforms that the facings of the regiment were to be changed to white. . In the 1819 Army List the regiment made its last appearance with "Ordered to be Disbanded" underneath their sole battle honour "Seringapatam", which embraced so much hard fighting. Colonel F. E. Gwyn was still shown as colonel. . Battles. . The following account of the exploits of HM 22nd Light Dragoons from 1817-1819 is extracted from the 'The Mahratta and Pindari Wars' compiled by the General Staff, India and published in Simla in 1910. It was transcribed by Cathy Day. The archaic language and values of the document reflect the times in which they were written. For the most part Cathy has extracted the history verbatim, and added some clarifying comments and explanations where appropriate. . Brigadier-General Thomas Munro, the Commander of the Reserve of the Deccan Army, exercised both civil and military jurisdiction in the country between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra where his forces were disposed, his headquarters being at Dharwar. In October 1817, prior to the outbreak at Poona, the Peshwa had asked the assistance of the British Government in the reduction of the valley of Sundur, which was in a state of insubordination, and contained a temple of great sanctity which he occasionally visited. For this purpose the force then at Dharwar was most conveniently situated, and preparations were made early in October for its movement. On the 11th October all the artillery marched from Dharwar for Hampsagar on the Tungabhadra, under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Dalrymple; followed on the 13th by Colonel Munro with the remainder of the force. On the 20th October Colonel Munro divided his force into two parts, of which one, consisting of all the cavalry except half a squadron of Dragoons, and half a Squadron of Native cavalry, was placed on the left bank of the river in charge of the sick and heavy baggage, and the other crossed over by basket boats to Hampsagar, which took 3 days. These boats were wicker boats made by the troops in the jungle, and covered with skins. The material used in their construction was probably sambalu, a plant resembling willow, which grows in profusion on river banks in Southern. India. The force was there joined by the headquarters and three companies, 2nd Battalion of Pioneers, from Bellary. On the 27th October Colonel Munro entered the valley of Sundur, when the fort was surrendered, and the same day was occupied by a British garrison. On the 16th November the greater part of Colonel Munro's force was formed into the reserve of the Army of the Deccan under Brigadier-General Pritzler; the former officer having returned to his headquarters at Dharwar. . In December Colonel Munro was reappointed to the command of the Reserve with the rank of Brigadier-General, but he had only one battalion at headquarters, the remainder having taken the field under Brigadier-General Pritzler. Munro found himself at Dharwar opposed in the first instance by the influence of Kashi Rao Gokla, lately appointed by Baji Rao civil and military Governor of the Southern Mahratta country. The country was studded with forts, and probably no territory of similar extent in any part of the world possessed so many of these strongholds as that belonging to the Peshwa before the war. They had most of them been constructed as secure retreats in the time of Sivaji, whom Aurangzeb called "the Mountain Rat. ". . When Brigadier-General Munro took the field, he procured from Bellary a small battering train and the detachment of the 2-12 Native Infantry, which had been left at Sundur since the beginning of November. He also occupied himself in raising an irregular force of infantry (called Peons) as auxiliaries to relieve his few regulars from unimportant duties and to garrison places he might reduce. A party of these Peons at Nalgund were harassed by a body of Kashi Rao Gokla's horse, and were relieved by Lieutenant-Colonel Newall with five companies 2-4th Native Infantry, two guns, and a 5-inch howitzer on the 24th December. . On the 5th January, Brigadier-General Munro, having collected a sufficient force, began active operations. He opened the campaign with the siege of Gadag, which surrendered on the 6th; Kashi Rao's horse appeared, but made no stand. The garrison of Damal, after four hours' firing from two batteries, surrendered on the 8th, to the number of 450 men; Hubli fell on the 14th and Misri Kotah on the 16th, both these places being then occupied by Peons. . The Brigadier-General then returned to Dharwar, and halted there to reorganise until the 4th February, drawing supplies and treasure in the meantime from the Ceded Districts. In the middle of December a body of Pindaris (roving mercenaries and plunderers) had ascended the Berar Ghats and gone southward. They plundered Harponhalli and other places on the way to Chitaldrug, and then, being pursued by the 5th Madras Cavalry, broke up into smaller detachments. They were attacked by a detachment on horseback and on foot, and suffered considerably in men, horses, and booty; and on their return journey, they were attacked again , when they lost twenty men and forty horses. . On the 5th February Brigadier-General Munro reopened the campaign by marching against Badami, on the Malpurba. At Holur on the 8th a party of the enemy's horse was met with, and some of the native cavalry fell into an ambush, and lost nine men and eight horses killed and wounded. On the 9th February the force arrived at Belur, the garrison of which, 400 horse and 300 foot, escaped over the hills towards Badami. Against this place the General advanced on the 12th when the advanced guard encountered a detachment posted in a pagoda. A gun was brought up to cover passage, and the place taken at the point of the bayonet. . Badami was a walled town at the foot of fortified hills, containing an inner fort, and it was at first considered necessary to attack the lower defences. By the evening of the 17th a practicable breach was made, and at daybreak next morning the storming party surmounted the breach, killed the men in the neighbouring works, and drove those to the upper works, to which they quickly pursued them. The enemy then surrendered at discretion, and by 10 a. m. the Brigadier-General was in possession of all the forts, and 14 guns and 17 jinjals. The British losses amounted to 4 Europeans and 5 natives killed and wounded. This was one of the strongest hill forts in India. Other places surrendered in quick succession and Brigadier-General Munro then advanced against Belgaum, before which he arrived on the 20th February 1818, and immediately occupied the town. The fort was found to be in perfect repair, surrounded by a deep and broad wet ditch, and garrisoned by 1, 600 men. A battery was prepared at a mosque 800 yards from the north face, and opened fire on the 21st, being answered by five guns of the enemy, which were nearly silenced the following day. On the 24th the approach by trench was begun, and carried 140 yards, advancing 120 yards the following day. The approach was carried forward daily. On the 31st the magazine at the mosque blow up, and the enemy garrison made a sally to take advantage of the expected confusion but they were met by the battery guard and driven back, under a heavy fire of guns and small arms from the walls. . The approach was now well advanced, and on the 3rd April a breaching battery opened within 550 yards of the wall with great effect on the left of the gateway. The enemy garrison had still two effective guns, with which they annoyed the breaching battery, but these were silenced, and on the 4th a large portion of the outer wall and part of the inner wall were brought down. A few days later an effective breach was made on the right of the gateway, and on the 10th April the commandant of the fort surrendered. The garrison lost 20 killed and 50 wounded during the siege; the British had thirty-six casualties. Thirty-six large guns and 60 small guns and jinjals were taken. The walls, it was found, were solid and massive and upwards of a mile and half in extent; affording the garrison ample cover from fire. In his despatch the General commended Lieutenant-Colonel Newall " for the judgement, zeal, and energy with which he personally directed every operation. ". . Brigadier-General Munro and his force marched to Nagar Manaoli, where he was joined by the Remainder of the Reserve under Brigadier-General Pritzler, who in January had taken the important fortress of Wassota, releasing the family of the Raja of Satara and the two British officers who were confined there. (Coronets Morison and Hunter, 1st and 2nd Madras Cavalry, were captured on their way to Poona in November 1817. They had undergone such hardships as to be scarcely recognisable when released. ) Many other places surrendered to Brigadier-General Pritzler on his march from Satara to join General Munro. . It will be remembered that a force of infantry and guns of Baji Rao's army had marched to Sholapur. These formed the next objective of Brigadier General Munro's operations. The enemy had been encamped south-south-west of Sholapur, but withdrew on the approach of the British. On 8th May 1818 the force crossed the Sina at Patri, and encamped on the 9th within two miles of the enemy's position which was under the walls of the town. . Near the eastern gate of the fort is a tomb to the memory of two Pathans who fell when the fort was taken in 1818. These two men were in charge of a round open tower on the wall, which they defended to the last, having sworn on the Koran never to surrender. . The fort of Sholapur was a fine specimen of Eastern architecture, built of granite. On one side was a spacious tank with a temple in the centre connected with the shore by a stone causeway. On the other three sides the fort was surrounded by a wide and deep ditch cut in the solid rock. The entrance passed through three strongly fortified gateways, protected by heavy guns. Adjoining the fort on the western side was the native town, walled in, with round towers at intervals and several gates. . The Mahratta Chief, Ganpat Rao, had taken up a position under the walls with 850 horse, 1, 200 Arabs, 4, 300 other infantry under Major Pinto, and 14 pieces of field artillery. In addition the fort had a garrison of 1, 000 men. . General Munro had with him the force consisting of 180 men of the 22nd Light Dragoons, a detachment of artillery, His Majesty's Flank Battalion, a rifle detachment and one battalion each from the 4th, 7th, 9th and 12th Native Infantry. He first reconnoitred the place with a squadron of dragoons, half the flank battalion and rifles, and the flank companies of the remaining corps, under a continuous fire. . Subadar Cheyn Singh, 4th Madras Infantry, was sent to summons and offer terms to the garrison, but was cruelly murdered by the Arabs under the walls. This native officer had on many occasions during the campaign been selected for similar duties, on account of his singular intelligence and address. His next heir was liberally pensioned by the Government, in recognition of his devotion to duty. . At 3 o'clock on the morning of the 10th May the troops began to get under arms for the attack. Two parties were formed : for the escalade of the town walls, under Colonel Hewitt, two columns each composed of two European flank companies, one battalion native infantry, and one company pioneers; for the support of the escalade, a reserve under Brigadier-General Pritzler, consisting of a squadron and a half of dragoons with gallopers, two European flank companies, four native flank companies, four 6-pounders, and two howitzers. At dawn the escalading columns moved rapidly forward, preceded by the pioneers carrying scaling ladders, while the reserve opened fire on the front and flanking defences. The ladders planted, the heads of the columns topped the walls simultaneously, possession was taken of the towers to the right and left, parties were sent to open the gates, and in a short time all the troops had entered. One column followed the course of the wall by the right, and occupied three large houses close to the fort. The left column separated into two parts, one keeping along the wall on the left, and the other up the central street to the opposite extremity, after forcing the gate which divided the town. The outer gate was also forced open and the column dislodged a party of the enemy posted in a neighbouring suburb. . Meanwhile Ganpat Rao left his position near the fort, and making a detour by the eastern side, placed himself with seven guns and a large body of horse and foot opposite the reserve force, on which he opened fire. One of the enemy's tumbrils (wagons for carrying ammunition and explosives) blew up, and an attack upon them was then carried out with the bayonet under direction of General Munro. Brigadier-General Munro directed the charge in person, cheered vociferously by the Europeans, whose delight at the veteran's presence among them on such an occasion was an excuse for the noisy freedom with which he was hailed. Ganpat Rao was severely wounded, and his second-in-command killed by a cannon shot. The Mahrattas began to draw off their guns but three of them were taken, while their infantry were driven into a garden and enclosures, from whence they maintained a fire of musketry. . Lieutenant-Colonel Newall now joined with a detachment of Europeans and rifles from the town, and attacked and dislodged them. They retreated to their original position near the fort, being fired on by a field piece from the south gate of the city as they passed. A gate leading into the inner town was taken possession of by a company of the 69th Regiment, and three companies of Native infantry, but they were forced to abandon it by the enemy's gun and rifle fire. . The enemy retained possession of the parts of the town that were covered by matchlock fire from the fort; the British troops occupying the remainder. The reserve returned to camp, which had been moved to the north side of the place, where Dhuli Khan, of the Nizam's service, joined with 800 irregulars. . Later in the day the enemy who were encamped under the walls, consisting of Baji Rao's infantry, began to move off. They were pursued by the detachment of dragoons, and two galloper-guns, while Dhuli Khan's horsemen followed. Having left behind them the guns which impeded their flight, they were not overtaken until seven miles from camp. The gallopers opened with grape (hundreds of balls of lead shot, linked by chains and fired from a cannon, and designed to kill humans), while half a squadron took ground on each flank of the retreating enemy, which maintained an unsteady fire of matchlocks. Followed up, this body of fugitives was completely dispersed before night put an end to the pursuit on the banks of the Sina river. Nearly a thousand dead were left on the field. Much execution was done by the pistols of the troopers, which, Brigadier Pritzler stated in his report, the men used effectively after the charge. It was observed on this as on other occasions that the British thrusting sabre was of little use, owing to the thick and quilted garments worn by the enemy. After the attack on the town, operations were undertaken against the fort, and by the 14th a practicable breach was made in the outer wall. The garrison, seeing the futility of further resistance, surrendered the place with 37 guns and 39 field pieces the following morning. The British loss throughout amounted to 102. . 1819 - During October, 389 men (including Cathy Day's ancestor, Private William Killmain) volunteered from the 22nd Light Dragoons and joined the 13th Light Dragoons.
A rare Cromwellian oak gate leg table, the oval board top on rectangular panelled trestle end supports with open gates with central vertical support, with a wide base stretcher and moulded feet, c.1650, 30.25in (77cm) h, 51.5 x 40.25in (131 x 102cm) open. A comparative example in oak and cedar survives at Ham House and is illustrated in Thornton, R & Tomlin, M. The Furnishing and Decoration of Ham House, The Furniture History Society, 1980, fig.52 and Bowett, A. English Furniture 1660-1714, p.107, plates 4:1,2. The Ham House table was one of fourteen recorded in the 1677 inventories.
H. Clarke 12-bore 3" chambered hammer gun, SN3588 Barrel length: 30"; Chambers: 3"; Chokes: IC/IC approx; Material: Damascus; Rib: concave, game; Locks: rebounding bar locks; Operating lever: Jones under-lever; Stock length: 14 3/8"; Grip type: straight hand; Weight: 7lb 3oz.3" chambered hammer guns with Damascus barrels are unusual and this is a good example by Clarke, who specialized in guns for wildfowling throughout his time in business. This gun is an upscaled bar-action hammer gun with slightly heavier construction and a little more weight than normal for a game gun, enabling it to digest the heavier loads required for duck shooting.
Other Notes: Established in 1832 at Market Place, Edward Clarke moved his business between 1842 and 1845 to 36 Gallowtree Gate. Between 1850 and 1853 he moved to 21 Hotel Street. In 1862 Edward died and the firm was taken over by his widow, Louisa Clarke; she moved the firm to 20 Humberstone Gate, and probably around 1875 the firm became Louisa Clarke & Son. In 1878 it seems she retired and the firm was taken over by her son, Henry Clarke. Henry seems to have opened an additional shop at 37 1/2 Gallowtree Gate in about 1883, probably run by one of his sons. At this time the firm were armorers to Prince Albert's Own Leicester Yeomanry Cavalry. In 1886 the firm moved the entire business to 37 & 38 Gallowtree Gate. In about 1895 the firm became Henry Clarke and Sons, and from about 1897 they appear to have traded also as Midland Gun Works. By 1908 the Midland Gun Works occupied 58 Gallowtree Gate, but it closed in about 1910-1912. A firm named H. Clarke & Sons took over the firm of Pollard & Co of 62 Broad Street, Worcester in about 1913. This may have been one of Henry Clarke's sons opening his own business; it closed in about 1922. The firm continued to trade in Leicester until 1939/42, recorded again as H. Clarke & Sons (Gunsmiths) Ltd at 20 Halford Street in 1955.
John Hall Thorpe (1874-1947), Three copies of Old Thatch, together with three copies of The Open Gate. print, 38.5 x 30.5cm and smaller (6)
ENGLISH CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY GAME TABLE
Circa 1770-80, oak and pine secondary, hinged rectangular top with square cut corners with gate-leg support opening to reveal a green baize playing surface with notched carved game piece receptacles, single cock beaded drawer, when gate-leg opens it reveals a small game chip drawer, tall cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees, bold ball and claw feet.
WILLIAM AND MARY OAK GATE-LEG DINING TABLE, ENGLAND, CI...William and Mary Oak Gate-Leg Dining Table, England, circa 1680-1710 , the double drop-leaf oval top opens over eight block, bobbin and cap-turned stretchered legs
Closed: Height 30.5 in. Width 55.25 in. Length 22.5 in.
Open: 64.5 in. x 55.25 in.
Condition:
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A CHARLES II STYLE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF GATE LEG DINING TABLE, AMERICAN, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, : A CHARLES II STYLE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF GATE LEG DINING TABLE, AMERICAN, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, the elliptical top opening over ring turned, block and baluster gate legs, the ends fitted with arched skirts and one long drawer, over "C" scroll fleur-de-lis decorative stretchers and raised on bobbin turned feet, height: 29 1/2", width: 48", depth closed: 13", depth open: 37". Condition Some minor surface wear, good patina in crevices, expected minor scratches and scuffs but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. " NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM AND MARY MAPLE GATE- LEG TABLE.
The rectangular top with bowed ends and hinged demilune leaves above a straight apron with drawer, raised on ring and vase-turned legs and gates, joined by similarly turned box stretchers, on ball feet. Height 28 inches, width 17 ½ inches, open 53 inches, depth 42 ½ inches.