St John Antiques

Pair of Pearlware Spill Vases Depicting John Liston c1828.

A very nice pair of spill vases depicting the comic actor John Liston in his roles as Paul Pry and probably Madam Vestris in Buy a Broom. In the early 19th century John Liston was the highest paid actor of his day earning as much as £100.00 per week performing in London. Probably made in Staffordshire the height is 6 inches. Condition - Very good with some minor restoration.

London 1907 solid silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a stickstand, by JOHN COLLARD VICKERY, fine maker.

London 1907, English hallmarked solid silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a stickstand, by John Collard Vickery, fine maker, and retailer of "fancy goods." He headed a well known firm who made by appointment, goods for many European royal families. The base is inset with bristles, and would also make an excellent hat pin stand. Weight-50 grams. Size 3.75 inches high, by 2 inches wide, by 1.25 inches deep. A rare piece with excellent weight, condition, and quality. It would look lovely on desk or table, or in a collection of novelty silver.

Set of Eight Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs by John Alexander of Aberdeen

A good quality set of eight mahogany dining chairs by John Alexander of Aberdeen. Having original leather drop in seats that are now worn. Strong and sturdy the chair frames are in good condition.

Birmingham 1900 solid silver cushion shaped vesta or matchsafe by JOHN ROUND.

Birmingham 1900 English hallmarked solid silver unusual cusion shaped vesta matchsafe by very good maker, John Round. With all over foliage engraving, and match strike to lower edge. Vesta cases are airtight cases made to contain short friction matches and keep them safe and dry. They were made in many materials, and some in precious metals like this one, usually with gilt linings, to protect against corrosion from the match heads. They were widely made and used from 1890-1920. Many had a loop attached, like this one, to attach to an albert chain. Now, they are very collectable and interesting small antique silver items. Size-1 7/8 by 1 3/8. Weight 25 grams. Very clear hallmarks, and very good condition, with slightly soft hinge closure. A very unusual and collector design.

John Bannon irish painting

oil painting by John banon, Irish artist, signed, Donegal landscape, cattle in foreground, size is 15 x11 inchews in glaazed frame overall 22 18 inches

SOLD....Portrait of Lt. Gen. the Hon. George Ramsay, by Sir John Baptist Medina

Oil on canvas in fine quality 17th century carved and silver-gilt frame. (Although now rarely seen, at one point in the seventeenth century silver-gilt frames were very fashionable; Samuel Pepys had all his paintings framed so.) An excellent portrait of THE HON. GEORGE RAMSAY of Carriden, 3rd. son of William, Earl of Dalhousie and Lady Anne Fleming. Born into an ancient martial family, he became famous as a gallant soldier; he fought in the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, where he commanded Wauchope's Regiment of Foot. He fought in the Battle of Landon, where he commanded the Scots Guards, whom he also commanded at the Battle of Steenkirk. He became Commander-in-Chief of the forces in Scotland in 1702. Ramsay had married a lady of the Buckden family and their seat was Carriden House, Linlithgow, Scotland. They has one child, Jean. George Ramsay died in 1705. A three quarter length portrait of Ramsay can be seen at Drumlanrig Castle. Mackay, in his 'Memoirs', describes him as 'a gentleman of a great deal of fire, very brave, and a thorough soldier'. SIR JOHN BAPTIST MEDINA (1669-1710). Portrait and history painter; from a Spanish family, but born in Brussels. Knighted in Scotland in 1707. He had come to London in c.1686 and became well-known. Under the patronage of the Earl of Melville (later Earl of Leven), he moved to Edinburgh and had immense success; in fact, his success in Scotland was as great as that of Kneller in London. SIZE: 38.25 x 33.5 inches inc. frame. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Sussex Verso; old label 'Hugh Panton, Princes Street, Edinburgh'

Circa 1896 English antique leather and brass bound family bible by John Eadie.

"Holy Bible: The National Comprehensive Family Bible, with the commentaries of Scott and Henry, and containing also many thousand critical and explanatory notes selected from the great authors of Europe and America. The commentaries condensed, and the whole edited by the late Rev. John Eadie, D.D., LL.D." Published by Henry Williams & Co. of Stroud Green N. A large heavy embossed and gilded English leather bound family bible with ribbed spine, recessed embossed cartouche to front , four pierced and engraved brass corners, and closed with pierced and engraved brass clasps. Page edges are also nicely gilt. Owned by Nataniel Bishop and Louisa Sanford Bishop, who married in Brighton in 1896. Approximately 1250 pages including coloured and black and white illustrations, and illuminated title page. Condition is very good, with only some rubbing to spine, and some staining to end pages only. 10.5 inches wide by 13.25 inches high, by 3.25 inches deep. Binding, clasps and corners are all tight and secure. A really lovely and collectable bible to use or to display.

Irish School - John T. Bannon

John T. Bannon, b1951, Irish school, oil on board, Irish rural landscape, The Hills of Donegal, size 10 x 8 inches in glazed box frame overall 16 x 114 inches.

Exeter 1859 Set of Four Serving Spoons

This set of four serving spoons was manufactured in Exeter in 1859 by John Stone, a leading Exeter silversmith. Exeter silver, due to its rarity, is highly collectable, and John Stone is one of the sought-after Exeter makers. The spoons are in very good condition, with no damage or repairs. The initial 'B' is lightly engraved on them, but if one wished they could easily be polished out. They are in the fiddle pattern and measure 9" long and weigh 9.5 troy ounces (299gr). The hallmarks on all the spoons are extremely crisp and legible, and this set would appeal to both general silver collectors and Exeter specialists. NEW PRICE! £165.00 Reduced from £185.00

Portrait of Lady Lucy Pelham by Cornelius Johnson

Oil on canvas in good quality carved and silver-gilt 17th c. Lely-panel frame. (Although now rarely seen, at one point in the seventeenth century silver-gilt frames were very fashionable; Samuel Pepys had all his paintings framed so.) This beautifully painted portrait is a fine example of Johnson's work...the material almost tangible in its realism, and, in this portrait in particular, the sitter's face depicted with great talent and sensitivity. LADY LUCY PELHAM born before 1631, died 1685. She was the daughter of Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Lady Dorothy Percy (daughter of the 9th Earl of Norhumberland). In 1647, the year between the First and Second Civil Wars, she married Sir John Pelham, 3rd Baronet (born before 1627, died 1702/3), son of Thomas, Baron Pelham of Laughton. Sir John was M.P. for Hastings 1645-6, M.P. for Sussex 1660-98. They had four children. Lady Lucy Pelham was also painted by Sir Peter Lely (now in the Collection of the Earl of Yarborough). CORNELIUS JOHNSON (also known as Jonson, Jansen, Van Ceulen) 1593-1661, was born in London, the son of Flemish emigres. Although Waterhouse thought he was trained in Holland it seems more likely (as Collins Baker has it) that Marcus Gheeraerts was his master in London. Johnson is the most satisfying and 'English' of the portraitists working in England in the first part of the seventeenth century. He has a fine technique with a restrained and introspective style, with careful attention to the costume details. His accurate portraits are never flattering but a sober and objective portrayal of his usual sitters: the gentry and lesser nobility. His style is easily identified by its coolness and restraint. SIZE: 30 x 25 inches canvas size. 37 x 32 inches inc. frame. PROVENANCE: James Thursby Pelham of Cound Hall, Shropshire; thence by descent. Verso: a 19th c. inscription identifying the sitter, but confusing the names of father and son. LITERATURE: A. Finsberg, 'A Chronological List of Portraits by Cornelius Johnson', published by The Walpole Society in 1922 (p.30, no.87, fig. LXII).

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