19th Century Bronze Cockatoo On Branch Chairs

19th Century Bronze Cockatoo On Branch ChairsA delightful bronze of a cockatoo on a branch, circa. late 19th century. The bronze is crisply cast and of fantastic form. Remnants of gilding to the parrot and paint to the branches. Two holes to the underside of the branches indicate it may have once had a base, or been part of a larger piece such as a desk compendium; nonetheless it stands alone very well. A charming thing. Dimensions Length: 16. 5cm Height: 16cm (approx) Depth: 5cm Delivery UK

Volumes III and IV dated 1855 and Volume V dated 1861

Height: 54cm

The brass shade has foliate detail throughout and is embedded with three large coloured jewels

but 'HW' is just visible using a jeweller's loupe

Probably English School

The watch is in perfect working condition and remains in an excellent condition with  only some light scratching to the rear of the dial consistent with age

A thin suede material covers the back of the mask

'Returning Home' and 'Picking Daffodils'

On 28 January 1685 Charles II granted him a pardon

A delightful 19th century oil on canvas depicting a street entertainer with dogs and a puppet booth

Prize plate to front pastedown

complete with its original box and 18 Magic Lantern slides