The Yangtze River Incident 1949 Escape Of The Amethyst by C E Lucas Philips with the cooperation of Commander J S Kerans DSO RN Published by Heinemann London 1957 First Edition. This is a naval classic. In April 1949, while patrolling the River Yangtze, HMS Amethyst of the 3rd Frigate Flotilla was fired upon by members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and subsequently was trapped in China until the ship escaped to Shanghai during the night of 31 July 1949. This well written book tells the story of this famous incident. The book measures approx 14.5cm x 21.5cm, 274 pages, hard back, no dust jacket and shows just some light signs of age, spine a little faded, otherwise is in very good condition (see photographs)Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
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A post-Regency Old Sheffield Plate four-piece table lighting suite, comprising of a pair of three-light candelabra and a pair of candlesticks, with scroll and acanthus leaf cast sconces, waisted conforming stems and loaded bases, the candelabra 52cm high, 40cm wide, the candlesticks 30.5cm high (4)
A COMPOSITE LATE VICTORIAN SILVER BACHELOR'S THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, teapot and sugar, maker Edward Hutton, London 1895, milk jug, maker William Hutton & Sons Ltd., London 1894, of rounded oblong form, all over chased with scrolling foliage enclosing vacant bosses, the teapot with melon fluted ebony knop and earred scroll handle, 8 1/2" wide, 14ozs total gross (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Light gauge, no holes or engraving
A THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, maker Viners, Sheffield 1933 (teapot) and 1934, of single girdled rounded cylindrical form on swept foot, comprising teapot, 9 1/2" wide, with composition knop and earred handle, two handled sugar basin and milk jug, 19ozs 16dwts total gross (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: good, no engraving, light gauge
A ROBERT THOMPSON ADZED OAK WARDROBE of oblong multi panelled form with half penny moulded cornice, two doors with wrought iron hinges and latch opening to interior with shelving, on stiles, carved mouse trademark, 47 1/2" x 22 1/4" x 66" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Hairline split to inner panel on right door second row down, also a light marking in the timber on left hand side close to top, otherwise very good.
A THEODORE DECK MAJOLICA MOON FLASK, late 19th century, with garlic neck and two scroll handles with fleur-de-lys terminals, painted in the cloisonne style with ochre roundels enclosing an exotic bird in flight with butterflies and flowering branches in shades of brown with gold lustre highlights, within turquoise borders and flower painted shoulders, impressed T.H. Deck, 12" high (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Sadly drilled to butterfly roundel near base to convert into lamp. One handle repaired with minor loss near terminal and crack higher up on scroll. I have scraped around the plaster (?) fixing in the metal light fitting and can see some blue decoration higher up the neck, but am unable to see if there is any damage to the rim. I have been unable to remove the fitting but suspect it may soak off.
Y STANLEY ORCHART (1920-2005) View of Micklegate York, oil on board, signed, dated 1960 to reverse, 12" x 12", framed (subject to Artists Resale Right) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Good, possibly needs a light clean.The artist lived in Greenfield, Bedfordshire and gave it to the local pub landlord at The Compasses in Greenfield. It has been in the family ever since.
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CELTIC STYLE PORRINGER, maker Reid & Sons, London 1910, of circular form, the two lug handles, banding and base cast in low relief with scrolls and bosses, engraved "Eileen Mary...1911", 5 3/4" wide overall, together with a matching spoon, the finial engraved EMA, 6 1/4" long, 9ozs 18dwts total, casedCondition Report: Spoon good. Porringer has light scratching to interior, a few small (but noticeable) dents to plain side right of hallmarks. Both good gauge. Case hinge detached and damaged
AN OAK BILLIARD ROOM SCORE BOARD, c.1900, of oblong form with moulded cornice over an early electric light fitting, two slate panels below between two pairs of scroll score cards with turned wood handles, a pair of doors to base enclosing shelving and a quantity of boules, 46 1/4" x 24” (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: very good, all complete
A VENETIAN SIX LIGHT CLEAR GLASS CHANDELIER, early 20th century, the baluster stem with upturned corona and issuing wrythen scrolled branches with wave edged cup sockets below an alternating band of acanthus and flowers, turned tapering base with pineapple pendant, 30" x 28 1/4" (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: One cracked and reglued cup socket, one replaced flower, minor chips.
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MUG, maker Harry Atkin, London 1892, of plain tapering form with hollow D handle, bright cut engraved with a fern garland enclosing a presentation inscription "Tewksbury Regatta ... 1892, Mythe Vase ...", 4 3/4" high, 8ozs 17dwts (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: good, light gauge
A TWO BRANCH THREE LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRUM, maker Barker Ellis Silver Co., Birmingham 1976, the fixed reel sockets with gadrooned drip pans issuing from reeded scroll arms, 20ozs 12dwts, on a single flared cylindrical stick and swept circular loaded foot, 15 1/2" high (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Arms with fixed sockets 20ozs 12dwts, can be used as a single stick, good
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS BOWL, maker A. E. Jones, Birmingham 1929, of shallow conical form, the straight rim spot hammered and engraved with "tadpoles", the low cylindrical foot engraved with a stylised key and dot border, all on a lightly planished ground, 4 3/4" diameter, 2 1/4" high, together with a preserve spoon, maker G. Payne & Son, Birmingham 1915, with bud finial, 5" long, 4ozs 11dwts total (2) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: No engraving, quite light gauge, scratched to interior base. Spoon good.
A Mondia "Top Second" Automatic gentleman's wrist watch. Untested but appears to run when activated and the red light appears to still work. With a later bracelet strap. Case in stainless steel with gilded square bezel. Case diameter approximately 40mm. 22mm lugs. Gold dial with gold baton markers.
Concorde. Britax Contour Limited twin passenger aircraft seating for Concorde in blue leather upholstered with cloth inlay, seatbelt clips bearing iconic Concorde logo, armrests with twin dials and headphone sockets, rear of each seat with drop-down tray table (for use by passengers seated behind), rear base with footrest (again for passengers behind), serial no. 0315, 35.5kg. In good order with light surface marks in places, remarkably comfortable. A genuine piece of aviation history. Together with assorted Concorde flight memorabilia to include a Team 9 type 1301-C headset flight deck connector box, series no. 119, code 66.893.020.00; The Final Touch Down, limited edition photograph by Russell Clisby, signed and numbered 127/975, framed & glazed; a 20-piece Royal Doulton for Concorde dinner service plus cutlery and 17 glasses; two Concorde leather diaries and a stationery wallet; a rug (still sealed in cellophane); a washbag, and various Concorde postcards, decals, flight brochures, certificates, news, some of which is earlier [c. 1980s] Provenance: The Britax seating was purchased as Lot 3961 in the British Airways Concorde Enthusiasts' Auction, Dovebid, 14-17 April 2004. The Team 9 flight deck box was purchased as Lot 5775 in the same auction. The original sale catalogue, lot sticker and purchase invoices will be included with this Lot
9ct Rose Gold Art Nouveau light purplish-pink round Old European cut stone pendant on an unmarked rose gold coloured fine chain and 9ct Gold Old European cut Amethyst and seed pearl brooch with safety chain. The pendant has two light purplish-pink Old European cut stones that measure approx 4mm in diameter and has flower decoration. The pendant measures approx 4cm in length and approx 2cm. The chain is approx 17 inches in length. Please note the chain is tangled. The brooch has a single approx Old European cut Amethyst approx 0.25ct and approx six seed pearls. The brooch has an unmarked yellow metal safety chain. The brooch measures approx 4cm across. Please not the fastening is broke. Total gross weight approx: 6 grams.
A Victorian brass oil lamp, with shaped green glass shade and glass font, brass fluted column and black ceramic base, H60cmGood overall condition, no chips or cracks to shade or font, light surface wear and rubbing, scratches, the appearance is slightly off-centre so it shows that it's slightly leaning 1 way
A group of Royal Worcester Blush Ivory jugs and vase, all with floral spray and gilded decoration, 1 with a swan neck handle, no. 1048, 1 numbered 1136, possibly a second, and a pot numbered 1651, tallest 12cmAll in good condition, no chips cracks or repairs, some light rubbing to the gilding only
Marvel Comics UK (1976) Captain Britain 1st Edition Vol1 #1, Signed by Stan Lee on cover at UK Public release event at the Forbidden Planet, 1st Appearance of Captain Britain (Brian Braddock) and Sword of Might, Larry Lieber cover art, (FN)Printed on UK Newsprint, some discolouration, light wear to edges. Bagged.
Three original motor racing posters, two with original official programmes (see photos) Silverstone 20th International April 1968, Condition Good with light fold marks 76 cm x 50 cm, Silverstone 21st International Trophy meeting March 1969, condition Sellotape marks and some losses to border, light discolouration 75cm x 50cm, John Player Grand Prix, Silverstone July 1973, designed and produced by Stenbury Foley, condition Sellotape marks and some losses 76 cm x 50 cm
Two original Motor Racing posters, Thruxton vintage sports car club, September 13th, condition good with light fold marks 48cm x 38 cm together with Trophy International Formula 2 European Championship Race Thruxton 7th April artwork by Dexter Brown with printed signature Condition some discolouration and light staining 51cm x 38cm
Thruxton original BARC motor racing poster together with original souvenir programme, WD & HO Wallis Trophy International, East Monday March 30th Formula II European Trophy. With printed signature 'Dexter Brown'. Condition very light fold marks, otherwise good. Provenance Part of a private collection, the vendor who is a racing enthusiast collected all these posters back in the 1960s and 1970s etc during the race meetings he attended at that time.
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