HARDENBERG KARL AUGUST VON: (1750-1822) Prussian statesman who served as Prime Minister of Prussia 1804-06, 1807 & 1810-22. A fine, lengthy A.L.S., Hardenberg, four pages, 4to, Berlin, 25th December 1810, to the Marquis [de Bombelles], in French. Hardenberg acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter, and thanks the Marquis for their sentiments and friendship, further remarking 'Dans une position aussi difficile que la notre, avec des obligations enormes a remplir pour sauver l'etat, il n'est pas possible, ni d'eviter les charges et les mesures onereuses, ni de prevenir les murmures et le mecontentement. Il ne s'agit que de trouver les moindres maux d'entre ceux qui sont indispensables et certes, le sort d'un administrateur n'est pas digne d'envie, qui est destine a remplir cette tache desagreable' (Translation: 'In a position as difficult as ours, with enormous obligations to fulfil in order to save the state, it is not possible either to avoid burdensome charges and measures, or to prevent murmurings and discontent. It is only a question of finding the lesser evils of those which are indispensable and certainly, the fate of an administrator is not worthy of envy, who is destined to fulfil this unpleasant task') and continuing to reflect 'Vous n'avez pas d'idee, Monsieur le Marquis, combien mon coeur en souffre et j'ai besoin de me rappeler a toute heure, que nous ne devons ecouter que notre devoir et ne pas nous refuser a suffire a notre vocation......Qu'il y ait des plaintes ameres sur les nouveaux Edits, - je m'y suis attendu, mais on les trouvera moins onereux, on en sera plus satisfait, quand on sera a meme de juger de l'Ensemble du systeme, lorsque nombre de mesentendus seront leves et que les preventions seront refutees par l'experience; que les modifications, nullement exclues d'apres ce qu'exigent des circonstances locales ou particulieres, auront eu lieu. De toutes les provinces de la monarchie, la Silesie aura moins raison de se plaindre, que toute autre. Jusqu'a ce que tout ceci puisse avoir lieu, il faut de l'obeissance et de la confiance dans le Gouvernment..... Quant a la suppression des communautes religieuses, elle frappe a la fois celles de la religion protestante comme celles des catholiques, elle est generale et dictee par la necessite. On n'a qu'a lire fugitivement l´Edit pour se convaincre que ni l'essentiel de la religion, ni la liberte de conscience, ne peuvent en souffrir…..La meme mesure a ete prise souvent et presque generalement dans les Etats purement catholiques, les Papes meme en ont donne frequemment l'exemple. Si en l'executant, on s'est ecarte de la teneur claire de l'edit et des intentions du Roi, c'est uniquement la faute de ceux qui sont appeles par un devoir sacre a y veiller et a s'y conformer' (Translation: 'You have no idea, Monsieur le Marquis, how much my heart suffers from it and I need to remind myself at all times that we must only listen to our duty and not refuse to fulfil our vocation…..That there will be bitter complaints about the new Edicts, - I expected it, but they will be found less burdensome, we will be more satisfied, when we will be able to judge the whole of the system, when many misunderstandings will be cleared up and the prejudices will be refuted by experience; that the modifications, by no means excluded according to what local or particular circumstances require, will have taken place. Of all the provinces of the monarchy, Silesia will have less reason to complain than any other. Until all this can take place, obedience and confidence in the Government are necessary…..As for the suppression of religious communities, it strikes both those of the Protestant religion as well as those of the Catholics, it is general and dictated by necessity. We only have to read the Edict fleetingly, to convince ourselves that neither the essentials of religion, nor freedom of conscience, can suffer from it……The same measure has been taken often and almost generally in purely Catholic states, even the Popes have frequently given the example. If, in executing it, we have deviated from the clear content of the edict and from the King's intentions, it is solely the fault of those who are called by a sacred duty to watch over it and to comply with it'). Hardenberg continues to reassure his correspondent regarding some misinformation and the proposed granting of a title, 'J'estime et j'honore, Mr. de Massow. Son autorite est et sera augmentee, il est a la tete de la commission chargee de la suppression des couvents; et j'ai envie de croire qu'on vous a donne des informations fausses, Monsieur le Marquis.....Ce sont eux, que je viens egalement de charger de la recherche des faits dont vous me parlez. Quelle que soit du reste ma consideration pour Mr. de Massow, je n'ai pu proposer au Roi de lui accorder la distinction dont vous faites mention......parce qu'en general, le Roi, entre nous soit dit, n'aime pas trop a donner cette sorte de distinctions. Je n'oublierai pas d'en procurer d'autres a M. de M. quand les circonstances seront favorables, soyez-en sur' (Translation: 'I esteem and honour Mr. de Massow. His authority is and will be increased, he is at the head of the commission in charge of the suppression of the convents; and I want to believe that you have been given false information, Monsieur le Marquis…..They are the ones I have also just entrusted with the investigation of the facts you are telling me about. Whatever may be my consideration for Mr. de Massow, I could not propose to the King to grant him the distinction which you mention……because in general, the King, between us is said, does not like to give these kinds of distinctions. I will not forget to procure others for M. de M. when circumstances are favourable, be sure of that'). A letter of excellent content. Some very light, minor creasing to the edges and a couple of small tears to the upper edges (professionally repaired). About VGMarc Marie, Marquis de Bombelles (1744-1822) French diplomat and ecclesiastic who, at the time of the present letter, had become a priest in Prussian Silesia.Julius Eberhard von Massow (1750-1816) Prussian lawyer and politician, responsible for the spiritual affairs of certain Prussian provinces.
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‘My mind has been made up, & a plan formed upon every point that can occur’ WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal, the Victor of Waterloo, 1815. British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. A good, lengthy A.L.S., Wellington, five pages, 4to, Elvas, Portugal, 29th May 1811 ('9 AM'), to General Sir Brent Spencer. Wellington thanks Spencer for the intelligence from Captain Grant 'which confirms the notion which I had that the enemy had not made any serious movement this way excepting with the Battalions of the 9th Corps' and continues to inform him that 'In respect to Almeida the Portuguese Govt. propose to repair the place entirely eventually; & in the meantime to occupy it as a port. In order to do this it will be necessary to remove the rubbish……& the Portuguese Govt. are sending men & tools &c to perform this work; & Beresford has ordered militia to occupy the place', further adding 'Although Mr. French was employed to survey & report upon the existing state of the place, & Col. Fletcher gave him an opinion which it was interested he should convey to the Portuguese engineers regarding the mode of rendering it a port for the present. I was desirous to avoid that any of the British engineers, or any of the regular troops of the army should be employed either in setting it to rights, or in occupying it, accepting the latter only till the militia garrison should arrive; and for this reason I never troubled you upon the subject, intending to write to you about it, when all should be prepared by the Portuguese authorities….' and explaining 'My reason for this was, that knowing that it might be necessary to abandon Almeida before it could be put to rights…..or that you might collect your troops……I did not want to be embarrassed by leaving regular troops to take care of Almeida, or on the other hand to incur the disgrace of abandoning an object which I had manifested an intention of occupying', continuing 'I think therefore it will be best to leave matters as they are at Almeida; keeping Park's brigade there & thereabouts till the militia will arrive to take their post; unless you should find it necessary to collect your force & withdraw…….My mind has been made up, & a plan formed upon every point that can occur; & generally speaking it is desirable that until you will hear from me you should not make any alteration in the general situation of affairs'. With blank integral leaf. A letter of good military content. Some light age wear, a few minor stains and one very small, neat split at the lower edge of a fold, VGBrent Spencer (c.1760-1828) Anglo-Irish General who served in the American Revolutionary War and French Revolutionary Wars and, during the Peninsular War, served as Wellington's second-in-command.Wellington's letter is written in the aftermath of the Siege of Almeida (July-August 1810) when the French Corps of Marshal Michel Ney captured the border fortress from Brigadier General William Cox's Portuguese garrison. The siege ended dramatically when a chance shell ignited the main gunpowder magazine, which exploded, killing 500 defenders and destroying most of the town.
PERCY PIERRE-FRANCOIS: (1754-1825) French doctor and surgeon who served as surgeon-in-chief of Napoleon's Grande Armee and invented a new kind of ambulance, known as a 'wurst', for use on the battlefield. A.L.S., Percy, one page, 4to, Paris, 4th February 1812, to His Excellency, on the printed stationery of the Departement de la Guerre, in French. Percy writes in his capacity as Inspector General of the military health service and recommends that Assistant Major Quincieux, a doctor at the faculty of medicine in Paris, be promoted to the rank of Major Surgeon 's'etant distingue dans tous les tems et dans toutes les occurences' (Translation: 'having distinguished himself at all times and in all occurences'). A note in the margin indicates that Quincieux's promotion was granted. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGAt the time of the present letter Napoleon was making preparations for the French invasion of Russia, which commenced in June 1812 and ended with a French defeat five months later.
‘A courier has been intercepted charged with dispatches; among them is a letter from Napoleon to the Senate’ [NAPOLEONIC WARS]: DISBROWE EDWARD CROMWELL (1790-1851) British politician and diplomat attached to Sir Charles Stuart during the Peninsular War. A.L.S., with his initials ECD, four pages, folio, Prague, 20th - 23rd September 1813, to Sir Charles Stuart. The informative letter is Disbrowe's retained draft copy of a letter containing intelligence reports and states, in part, 'Bonaparte at the recommencement of hostilities conceived the army of Blucher to be the main army & accordingly advanced in person with a strong force into Lusatia & pushed that General who had boldly advanced in order to deceive him, as far back as the Katzbach. Had Schwartzenberg (sic) profited by that error & stormed Dresden with about 60,000 men whom he could have immediately collected it is probable that that city would have fallen. Time however was lost…..in order to make a coup de main with 200,000 men. B[onapart]e returned & we failed, the loss of the allies in the disgraceful retreat amounted to from 30 to 40,000 men……another cause of failure was that Barclay de Tolly refused to obey Schwartzenberg……After two disastrous attempts on Teplitz Bona[part]e in person directed a third attack on the 17th & was soon completely foiled. The Young Guard is almost completely destroyed…..It is not supposed that he has any real intention of penetrating into Bohemia but of occupying the attention of this army while he attacks Blucher or the Prince Royal though the other idea that it his intention at length to retire…..is rendered more probable by the circumstances of his withdrawing his ammunition…..The defeat of Ney by the Prince Royal is of the last importance……Of Blucher's successes you are undoubtedly informed…..the General's son, Colonel Blucher is wounded & taken prisoner. Vandamme was flogged by a Cossack for insolence to the Emperor…..& has been insulted & spit upon wherever he has made his appearance…..Vandamme is sent to Siberia by desire of the Gd. Duke Constantine…..A courier has been intercepted charged with dispatches; among them is a letter from Napoleon to the Senate in wh. he says that the Russians have advanced in such force that unless he is immediately reinforced that he must fall back to the Rhine & that the French nation must rise in mass to support him. Another document of importance is also intercepted, an answer to the declaration of war by Austria interlined by Bonaparte's own hand…..Bonaparte has denounced Vandamme as a coward, has erased his name from the List of the French Army & confiscated his possessions. His temper seems to know no bounds……..Bavaria is believed to have joined the alliance ag[ains]t France, the confirmation is momentarily expected. The Grand Army is again advancing. We must have a little patience, everything looks very promising. No battle ought to be given unless the whole of the French line can be attacked at once by the Gd. Army & those of the Prince Royal & of Blucher…..if it can be postponed until Bonaparte commences a retreat which he cannot much longer delay it is more likely to be crowned with complete success….' In a postscript Disbrowe further remarks 'I should think that Stettin cannot hold out much longer as it was nearly starved before the Armistice was signed & as the Govr. broke the Armistice he has not been supplied with the provisions stipulated for in the treaty'. A letter of interesting content, rich in its references to various individuals and places associated with the Napoleonic Wars, not least Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Some very light, minor age wear and a few stains, VGCharles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British diplomat who served as Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and as Ambassador to Russia 1841-44.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military commander and political leader who served as Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815.Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian Field Marshal who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) Austrian Generalissimo who was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon I decisively at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813.Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818) Imperial Russian soldier who was commander-in-chief and Minister of War of the Russian Empire during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. Charles XIV John (1763-1844) Jean Bernadotte. Marshal of France who was elected as Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and later became King of Sweden and Norway 1818-44. Michel Ney (1769-1815) French military commander and a Marshal of the Empire. Franz Ferdinand Joachim Blucher von Wahlstatt (1778-1829) Prussian Major General, son of Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher. Dominique Vandamme (1770-1830) French General who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and who publicly criticised Napoleon.
‘Letters….from Soult have been intercepted from which it appears that the officer is most extremely apprehensive of an immediate attack from Lord Wellington’ [NAPOLEONIC WARS]: DISBROWE EDWARD CROMWELL (1790-1851) British politician and diplomat attached to Sir Charles Stuart during the Peninsular War. A.L.S., with his initials ECD, three pages, folio, Frankfurt, 9th November 1813, to Sir Charles Stuart. The informative letter is Disbrowe's retained draft copy of a letter containing intelligence reports and states, in part, 'The Head Quarters have remained here since last Friday. The reserve of the army is concentrated in this neighbourhood. Count Walmoden (sic) was still in the vicinity of Domitz on the 2nd watching Marshal Davoust who it is reported has since retired into Holland. The Crown Prince of Sweden is marching on Hanover but he has detached Bulow……Marshal Blucher was at Limbourg yesterday & is advancing in the direction of Cologne. Marshal Schwartzenberg (sic) left this place today in order to drive the French out of Hochheim where their only Corps on this side of the Rhine is stationed. It is probable that Bonaparte did not cross that river with more than 50,000 men & according to some accounts his force did not exceed 35,000……Genl. Wade took about 7,000 prisoners…….the brunt of the affair fell on Bonaparte's old Guard which has suffered most considerably & they were certainly the finest Corps he had. He remained a day & an half here during the whole time the Armies were fighting across the river for the possession of the bridge……By intercepted letters it appears that nearly 150,000 conscripts out of the 280,000…..(are)….at the Central Depot. So that something must be done on this side immediately, but unfortunately we have so many Commanders-in-Chief that in proportion as the manoeuvres become complicated & require decision we shall probably vacillate, for besides 2 Emperors & a King we may reckon Marshals Schwartzenberg & Blucher, the Crown Prince of Sweden, Genls. Barclay de Tolly & Benningsen (sic) among that number. Letters….from Soult have been intercepted from which it appears that the officer is most extremely apprehensive of an immediate attack from Lord Wellington & he ends by saying that the longer it is delayed the less apprehensive he shall be of the result. Letters from those quarters make great complaints of the exactions & contributions Soult has levied in France. A report from Bon. Thuyunot (sic; Baron Thouvenot) Comte of Bayonne mentions “that those inhabitants who had fled in consequence of the advance of the English have returned to their habitations relying on a promise of good treatment which he adds that they certainly have met with a circumstance likely to prove very favourable to the English in case they invade France & recommends the adoption of some measures to compel the inhabitants to fly”. The communication with Ld. Wellington by spies which you hinted at in a letter to me…….has been adopted, with what success I do not know'. In a postscript Disbrowe further writes, in part, 'Witgenstein (sic) continues to watch…..Benningsen who has been joined by the Garrison of Theresienstadt (i.e. Terezin) & has undertaken the siege of Dresden….Stettin & Wittenberg will probably very soon fall…..' and also makes reference to Lord Aberdeen and others who are presently in Frankfurt. A letter of interesting content, rich in its references to various individuals and places associated with the Napoleonic Wars. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and a small, neat split at the base of the central fold, VGCharles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British diplomat who served as Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and as Ambassador to Russia 1841-44.Ludwig von Wallmoden-Gimborn (1769-1862) Austrian General of the Cavalry.Louis-Nicolas Davout (1770-1823) French military commander and Marshal of the Empire. Charles XIV John (1763-1844) Jean Bernadotte. Marshal of France who was elected as Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and later became King of Sweden and Norway 1818-44. Friedrich Wilhelm Freiherr von Bulow (1755-1816) Prussian General. Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian Field Marshal who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) Austrian Generalissimo who was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon I decisively at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military commander and political leader who served as Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815.Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818) Imperial Russian soldier who was commander-in-chief and Minister of War of the Russian Empire during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. Levin August von Bennigsen (1745-1826) German General in the service of the Russian Empire. Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851) 1st Duke of Dalmatia. French General and statesman, a Marshal of the Empire. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) 1st Duke of Wellington. Anglo-Irish soldier who is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic Wars when the Seventh Coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Pierre Thouvenot (1757-1817) French General famous for his defence of Bayonne in 1814.Peter Wittgenstein (1769-1843) German Prince and Field Marshal in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.George Hamilton-Gordon (1784-1860) 4th Earl of Aberdeen. British statesman and diplomat who served as British Ambassador to Austria 1813-14 from where he organised and financed the Sixth Coalition that defeated Napoleon.
MONCEY BON-ADRIEN JEANNOT DE: (1754-1842) 1st Duke of Conegliano. French Marshal of the Empire, a prominent commander in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. A.L.S., Le Mal. duc de Conegliano, three pages, 4to, La Vaivre, 8th June 1821, to Baulmont, in French. Moncey states that he has been lazy in not writing, and informs his friend that he has finally found a chief for his rural train, and hopes that he will benefit from it, explaining 'Il'est un frere de notre percepteur du canton de Moncey, il est ne en silegie, n'a que 26 ans, mais de la conduite de l'honnetete, quelques experiences agricoles specialement dans la tenure du betail rouge.....et il est ce qu'il me faut ici' (Translation: 'He is a brother of our collector in the canton of Moncey, he was born in Silegia, is only 26 years old, although conducts himself with honesty, some agricultural experience especially in the tenure of red cattle…..and he is what I need here'). Moncey continues to add that he has received a box containing the riding coat which was discussed in his correspondent's presence, although the shirts which were sent haven't arrived, noting that his money is almost exhausted, and also remarking 'Nous n'avons plue ni seigle, ni orge, il faut mettre de cette derniere dans le pain des gens et en donnant de la graine a mes vignerons, je leur rend le service de joindre a une mesure de froment, une mesure de seigle, a deffaut de cette denree je donnerai de l'orge; soit donc dans cet objet, soit pour l'usage dans ma maison, je viens vous prier de me faire acheter a Vesoul une bonne voiture d'orge (la derniere etait tres belle) que j'enverrai chercher' (Translation: 'We have no more rye or barley, we must put the latter in people's bread and by giving seed to my winegrowers, I render them the service of adding to a measure of wheat, a measure of rye, in the absence of this food I will give barley; either for this purpose or for use in my house. I come to ask you to buy me a good barley cart at Vesoul (the last one was very beautiful) which I will send for'). Some light overall age wear, VG
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Churchill attempts the censorship of Sherwoodon matters ‘disparaging to me personally or to my son’ [CHURCHILL WINSTON S.]: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. SHERWOOD ROBERT (1896-1955) American playwright and screenwriter who served as a speechwriter for Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Sherwood recounted the experience in his Pulitzer Prize winning book Roosevelt and Hopkins: An Intimate History (1948). A fascinating archive of telegrams and letters between Sherwood and Lord Beaverbrook, including (in chronological order) - (i) Original typed telegram (received copy) from Sherwood, one page, oblong 8vo, New York, 11th June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, on the printed stationery of Canadian Pacific Telegraphs, stating, in part, 'Very anxious talk to you about urgent cable from eminent friend [Winston S. Churchill] in London raising furious questions about my book', and asking if he can talk to Beaverbrook the following morning. (ii) Original typed telegram (received copy) from Sherwood, one page, 4to, New York, 12th June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, on the printed stationery of Canadian National Telegraphs, stating, in part, 'Following is the text I referred to Quote It would not be right for you to publish a detailed account of my Conferences in Moscow of August 1942. Harry [Hopkins] was not present Your story is only based on the report of Averell [Harriman] a copy of which was found among Harrys confidential papers Stop This Government should certainly be consulted before any such disclosures were made Stop Pray let me know whether you have already obtained consent of the President and State Department as well as that of Everell (sic) to the publication of these secret discussions Unquote……Should greatly appreciate your views on the quoted portion of the message'. (iii) Original typed telegram (received copy) from Sherwood, two pages, 4to, New York, 16th June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, on the printed stationery of Canadian National Telegraphs, again relaying a message from Churchill, in part, 'Last night I received a straight message cable….from Kent as follows Quote [I] have further considered your text and propose to submit it to H. M. Government Stop I do not think they will agree to the disclosures of the conference of August Nineteen Forty Two I also object to this Stop With regards to Hopkins diary concerning [Anthony] Eden conversations with him it would be improper to publish these without Eden's consent Stop It does not rest with me to give you any permission to publish quotations from the various telegrams quoted from me to Roosevelt Hopkins and Stalin Stop These must belong to H. M. Government Stop Finally I append in my following cable notes on matters of secondary importance some of which are merely disparaging to me personally or to my son others which are prejudicial to Anglo American interests at the present time Stop Many of these are not founded on facts Stop I feel confident that for your own reputation you will delay publication till these issues have been satisfactorily dealt with Stop The present text would certainly lead to much painful controversy both official and personal…..', Sherwood concluding by informing Beaverbrook that he is seeking legal advice before replying 'to this amazing message'. (iv) T.L.S., Bob, two pages, 4to, Sutton Place (New York), 16th June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, marked Personal and Confidential. Sherwood refers to his telegram and Churchill's message to him and adds that somebody had tried to telephone him at 1.00am British time ('So perhaps there was an attempt made to telephone me from Chartwell before the cable was despatched') and further remarking 'I am completely at a loss to understand what is “disparaging” to WSC personally but the reference to “my son” refers undoubtedly to something written by Harry at Casablanca, - a reference to Randolph in a conversation with WSC….That is the kind of thing that I would have omitted had I been asked to do so in the usual, courteous manner', also asking for Beaverbrook's recollections of talks with Harry Hopkins in Washington in July 1944, relative to a lend lease to Great Britain following V-E Day, 'Since Harry's efforts as regards Phase Two were of tremendous importance in the light of events following Roosevelt's death, I should certainly like to have more enlightenment on this subject', and concluding by remarking that a first installment of the Hopkins material has appeared in The Sunday Express and that 'It occurs to me as remotely possible that this…..may have had something to do with the amazingly intemperate and ill-mannered outburst from Chartwell'. (v) Original typed telegram (received copy) from Sherwood, one page, 4to, New York, 18th June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, on the printed stationery of Canadian National Telegraphs. Sherwood informs Beaverbrook that he has received two more communications from Churchill, which he proceeds to quote from, in part, 'I have not yet received an answer from you to my latest cable which is of an urgent character. In the meantime quite apart from our personal correspondence His Majesty's Government tells me that they have read the first installments of your work appearing in The Sunday Express and they note much confidential material is being used They are therefore making inquiries…..as to whether the United States government have been consulted and what the book contains', and also adds that he would very much welcome a telephone conversation with Beaverbrook on the subject. (vi) Original contemporary typed copy of a telegram from Sherwood, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (New York), n.d. (21st June 1948), to Winston S. Churchill. Sherwood states that his 'detailed comments on your specific points' are being sent to Churchill via air mail, although in the meantime clarifies that he will omit the references to Randolph Churchill, as well as Churchill's own attitude toward press conferences and also Eden's comments on the reception of speeches, adding 'As to Stalin statement quoted by Willkie I of course agree that the statement was a falsehood and this is exposed and refuted in my book……However I shall be careful to insure this is entirely clear' and concluding by congratulating Churchill on the reviews of The Gathering Storm. (vii) T.L.S., Bob, one page, 4to, Sutton Place (New York), 23rd June 1948, to Lord Beaverbrook, sending the copy of the final cable to Churchill ('I have had no reply to this to date') and also referring to quotations he will be making from two letters written by Beaverbrook to Harry Hopkins in October and November 1944.Together with two other related pieces. A remarkable grouping of extraordinary content relating to Churchill's attempted censorship, on both a political and personal level, of Robert Sherwood. File holes to the left edges of each document, only very slightly affecting a few words of text, and with some light overall age wear, generally about VG, 11OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED. PLEASE REFER TO IAA EUROPE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
MONTGOMERY B.L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 8.5 x 6.5 photograph of Montgomery seated outdoors in a full-length pose, wearing his uniform and beret, at the centre of a group consisting of seven other men, one of them Lieutenant General Sir Brian Horrocks (1895-1985), and most of the others civic dignitaries. Photograph by Kemsley Newspapers Ltd of Manchester and bearing their credit stamp to the verso. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal') by Montgomery in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image and dated April 1947 in his hand. About EX
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 4 x 5.5 photograph of Montgomery standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose, in Gstaad, accompanied by several other gentleman, one of them presumably Paul Loosi, the president of the Gstaad Ski Club and director of tourism in Gstaad. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein F.M.') by Montgomery in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the image. Together with an A.L.S. by John Hopkins, a member of Montgomery's staff, one page, 4to, Paris, 15th July 1954, to [Paul] Loosi, stating, in full, 'Herewith the photograph you sent the Field Marshal for signature. You will see that he has duly signed it. I hope that all goes well with you, and that Gstaad is looking as lovely as ever'. Also including a T.L.S. by Major Noel Chavasse, A.D.C. to Montgomery, one page, 8vo, Whitehall, 13th March 1947, to Paul Loosi, on the printed stationery of The War Office. Chavasse states that he has given the Membership Card and badges to Montgomery and continues to remark 'England is at the moment a very dismal picture after Switzerland. The snow is at long last disappearing but it is still very cold, and even while it was here it was not the snow to ski on'. Accompanied by the original envelope. Further including five envelopes hand addressed by Montgomery to Paul Loosi in Gstaad, one signed ('Field-Marshal Montgomery') by Montgomery to the verso, postmarked between 1948-51. Some light age wear and a few tears to the envelopes, the photograph and letters VG, 8
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 5.5 x 3.5 photograph depicting Montgomery, wearing his beret, standing in a three-quarter length pose alongside Brian Horrocks. Signed ('B. L. Montgomery, Field-Marshal') in bold black fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. The official War Office photograph is dated 27th February 1945 to the verso and is further annotated in ink to the verso indicating that the image was captured in the Reich Wald and that one of the men in the background is Montgomery's ADC. Some traces of former mounting to the verso, and with a crease to the lower left corner, only slightly touching the signature. About VG
TUCK ROBERT STANFORD: (1916-1987) British Wing Commander, fighter pilot, flying ace and test pilot who participated in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Selection of signed printed images of various sizes (11 x 9 and smaller), evidently neatly removed from books or magazines, and one signed colour postcard photograph, the different images depicting Hawker Hurricane aircraft in flight, Tuck in various poses in his uniform, others showing him with fellow members of 257 Squadron etc. All are signed by Tuck in black ink, mostly with his name alone, and to clear areas of the images. A few light, minor creases, generally VG, 9
BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. Signed First Day of Issue cover commemorating the 75th Founding Anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars 1899-1974, with a related postage stamp, cancelled at Washington DC, 11th March 1974. Signed by Bader in black ink with his name alone to a clear area. Together with Cecil Harcourt (1892-1959) British Admiral of World War II who served as the de facto Governor of Hong Kong as commander-in-chief and head of the military administration 1945-46. Autograph statement signed, Cecil Harcourt, Vice Admiral, one page, 8vo, Chesham Street, London, 30th January 1948, being a letter of testimonial for Lieutenant P. J. W. Cruttenden, the man who pulled Douglas Bader free from his crashed aircraft in the 1931 flying accident which cost Bader his legs. Harcourt states, in full, 'Lieutenant P. J. W. Cruttenden, RNVR served under my command from January to December 1947 as Senior Pilot of the Fleet Requirement Unit at Malta. Not only is he a very experienced and reliable aviator, but he was also a very good influence in the Squadron and took charge well. He is recommended for any position of responsibility and trust'. Also including two different original sepia 9 x 6.5 and 6 x 9.5 photographs, each depicting the wreckage of Bader's Bulldog Mk. IIA aircraft following his crash at Woodley Airfield on 14th December 1931. An unusual and interesting group. Some light, minimal age wear, G to generally VG, 4
HANNAH JOHN: (1921-1947) Scottish Flight Sergeant of World War II, Victoria Cross winner for his actions over Antwerp, Belgium, 15th September 1940. At the age of eighteen years, Hannah was the youngest recipient of the Victoria Cross for aerial operations and the youngest for World War II. An extremely rare A.L.S., J Hannah V.C. (Sgt)., one page, 8vo, Sergeants Mess, RAF Cottesmore, Rutland, 7th July 1941, to Raymond Blunden. Hannah apologises for not being able to oblige his correspondent with a photograph, explaining 'I have had so many requests I have run out of supplies and can't get any more owing to rationing of certain substances'. Autographs of Hannah are extremely rare in any form as a result of his untimely death at the age of 25. Some light creasing and minor age wear to the corners, otherwise VG
GIBSON GUY: (1918-1944) British airman of World War II, Wing Commander of 617 Squadron. Victoria Cross winner for his actions during Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) on the Mohne and Eder Dams in Germany, 16th May 1943. An excellent, rare dark fountain pen ink signature ('Guy P Gibson') on a 12mo (8 x 11 cm) page removed from an autograph album. Some very light, minor show through from the ink verse and signature to the verso, dated 25th August 1943 and in the hand of an unidentified individual (most likely a friend or relative of the album's original owner). Accompanied by a limited edition 10 x 8 monochrome print of Gibson's Lancaster by artist Robert Taylor. Matted in light grey to an overall size of 12.5 x 10.5. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG, 2
PIERREPOINT ALBERT: (1905-1992) English hangman, responsible for the execution of 200 people who had been convicted of war crimes in Germany and Austria, as well as high treason, including William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw). Pierrepoint also executed a number of high-profile murderers including John Haigh, John Christie and Ruth Ellis. A scarce World War II date vintage signed 2.5 x 3.5 photograph, the image depicting Pierrepoint standing outdoors in a full-length pose alongside his assistant Harry Kirk at the Alameda Botanic Gardens, Signed ('A. Pierrepoint') by Pierrepoint in black fountain pen ink to the verso, further adding the name ('H. Kirk') of his assistant in his hand, as well as the place and date, Gibraltar, 11th January 1944. Some light staining to the left edge of the image, a few corner creases and light dust staining and age wear to the verso, GHarry Kirk (1894-1967) English hangman, assistant to Pierrepoint on many occasions.On 11th January 1944 Pierrepoint and Kirk carried out the executions of 23-year-old Luis Lopez Cordon Cuenca and 19-year-old Jose Martin Munoz in Gibraltar. The two Spaniards, from La Linea de la Concepcion, had been recruited by the Abwehr, the German intelligence service, and were hanged for offences of sabotage committed during World War II.
DE GAULLE CHARLES: (1890-1970) French General who led Free France against Nazi Germany in World War II, later serving as Prime Minister of France 1958-59 and as President of France 1959-69. An unusual vintage signed 6 x 8 photograph, the composite image comprising five studies of de Gaulle, wearing his uniform, passionately delivering a speech. A printed caption in French to the lower right corner states that de Gaulle would be happy to receive the bearer on 25th February 1950 and that they should meet at 2.30pm at the corner of Rue Elie-Delcros and Boulevard Wilson, where they 'will be given all the useful information'. Signed by de Gaulle in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Some very light, extremely minor surface creasing and some slight traces of former mounting to the corners of the verso, otherwise VG
MOULIN JEAN: (1899-1943) French civil servant who served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance during World War II and is remembered as one of the main heroes of the French Resistance. A rare, brief World War II date A.N.S., Jean Moulin, to one side of his printed correspondence card as Prefect of the Eure-et-Loir department, n.p. (Chartres?), 9th January 1940, to a friend, in French. Moulin writes, in full, 'Entendu, cher ami, je fais une nouvelle demarche' (Translation: 'Understood, dear friend, I'm taking a new step'). With a pencil annotation and date in an unidentified hand to the lower left corner. Some light ink brushing to the text and signature and with a paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner, about VG
BARDOT BRIGITTE: (1934- ) French actress and sex symbol. Signed colour 5 x 7.5 photograph of Bardot lying topless outdoors in a half-length pose. Signed in black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. Together with a signed 10 x 8 photograph of Bardot standing in a full-length pose, in costume as Maria I, assisting Jeanne Moreau, in costume as Maria II, with a rifle in a scene from the adventure comedy film Viva Maria! (1965). Signed by Bardot in black ink with her name alone to the image, largely across a clear area. VG, 2
Attributed to Pier Paolo Anesi (1697-1773)A wooded rocky river landscape with figures, oil on panel, 21 x 27.5cmThe panel has a convex bow, with some worm holes visible to the back of the panel, not apparent from the front. The corners are bumped/worn with minor associated paint loss. Inscribed A. Naysmith verso. Minor surface dirt and varnish discolouration. Some possible retouching/overpainting to the clouds. Not examined under UV light.
John Thomas Woodhouse (1780-1845)River landscape with fish, Windsor Castle in the distance; and fish on a river bank, a pair, one signed, oil on canvas, laid onto panel, 19.5 x 24cm (2)Cracking to paint throughout, with former stretcher marks visible. Cleaned and varnished. Minor surface dirt and discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
William Turner of Oxford (1789-1862)'East Side of the Old Folly Bridge, Oxford', signed, also signed with initials and inscribed with title, pencil, 14 x 24.5cm; and one further by the same hand - 'Old Folly Bridge, Oxford', 22.5 x 17cm (2)East side - has some staining to the upper left corner, and some splashes of light green paint to the surface. . Both have patchy light foxing, grubbiness and stained backings. Not examined out of the frames.
William Shayer (1787-1879)The Day's Catch and A Rest by the Wayside, a pair, one signed, oil on panels, 45.5 x 36.5cm With Appleby BrothersDay's catch - has a vertical scratch to the centre, just above the donkey, and further small scratches and abrasions. Slight cracking to the paint and a convex bow to the panel. Patchy varnish discolouration. Pair - paint surface a bit dull and flat, with some cracking and shrinkage, minor blistering to the darker areas, minor frame abrasions and varnish discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
Circle of John Riley (1646-1691)Portrait of a gentleman wearing a long curly wig, his left arm resting upon a ledge with book, oil on canvas, 130 x 104cm, unframedA Cotswold Estate Has been lined. Paint surface is cracked throughout, with numerous scratches and abrasions. Scuffs and losses to the edges. Possible old repaired tears and retouching. Surface dirt and varnish discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
Circle of Mary Beale (1632-1697/99)Bust length portrait of a lady wearing dress décolleté in feigned oval, oil on canvas, 75 x 62cmHas been lined and cleaned. Fine cracking to the paint, poss old area of restoration/repair to the upper edge. Minor frame abrasions. Modern frame. Not examined under UV light.
Frederick Mackenzie (1787-1854)'Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire, Seat of Lord Middleton', inscribed to mounting board verso, watercolour, 15 x 20cm, unframedLaid to backing. Minor time staining and a very light diagonal scratch, with some faint vertical streaks/lines visible to the sky. Faint line mark by the upper left turret.
Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923)Study of a tree, signed, pencil sketch with further studies of hands verso, 37 x 26.5cm (unframed); together with a Continental portrait of a man, pencil, indistinctly inscribed to a label to the mount, 23 x 18.5cm (2)Minor tears and creases to the edges, and discolouration to the edges from a previous mount. Scattered light brown foxing. The tree side has a paint smudge to the left side. The other sketch has a couple of spots of foxing and a crease to the upper right corner.
19th century English schoolFishing boats in a tranquil evening light, possibly Calais, indistinctly signed, oil on canvas, 90.5 x 81.5cmNot lined. The canvas is a little loose on the upper right stretchers, and there are two small areas of retouched repair to the upper sky area, and another above the tower. Flake of paint loss to the sail area. Fine cracking to the paint throughout, scratches with minor associated paint loss and minor frame abrasions. Varnish discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
Circle of Arthur Devis (1712-1787)Portrait of a gentleman, full length leaning on a fence and holding a book in a country landscape, oil on canvas, 75 x 62cmHas been lined and cleaned. The paint surface is a little dull and flat. Minor scratches, abrasions and paint loss to the lower edge, and some further scratches to the upper area. Minor cracking to the heavier areas of paint with ingrained dirt. Varnish discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
Eric B George (b. 1881)Monkeys serving tea on a terrace, signed with initials and dated 1912, pen, ink and watercolour, 30.5 x 26.5cm; and two further similar works by the same hand, 31.5 x 29.5cm and 31 x 38cm (3)In good condition overall, with some minor patchy light brown staining in places.
17th century Spanish schoolThe Virgin mother and child, oil on canvasCanvas is brittle, uneven and warped, and very thin in places with extensive paint loss and cracking to the paint. Paint surface is dry, cracked and dull, with ingrained and surface dirt, and varnish discolouration. Not examined under UV light.
A Lalique frosted glass panel "Femme Bras Elevées" with incised inscription "Lalique France" lower right, 45.5 cm x 15 cm CONDITION REPORTS Has had a break and repair on the top right hand corner. There is remnants of hard board stuck all the way round. There is paint variously to the back of the piece. Otherwise general wear and tear to include light surface scratching etc conducive with age and use - see images for more detail
A Lalique frosted glass panel "Jouer de Pipeau" (left side) with incised inscription "Lalique France" lower right, 45.5 cm x 15 cm CONDITION REPORTS Has chip to the bottom right hand corner and is missing and has several chips to both the top and the bottom edge as if hit by pins or screws. The back is completely painted/oiled. General wear and tear conducive with age and use to include light surface scratches, dirt etc - see images for more details
A pair of Edwardian mahogany and kingwood banded bowfront bedside cupboards, on square taper supports, 16" wide x 15" deep x 33" highCondition:The bedsides do not appear to have been adapted.Some light surface scratches and dents, commensurate with age, no major damages. The glass tops are present.
A SET OF TWELVE SILVER COLOURED CUPSUNMARKEDWith a lobed band, engraved with flowers, animals, birds and scroll decoration, on circular moulded spreading pedestal feet14.5cm (5 3/4in) high2793g (89.8 oz)Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: UnmarkedEngraving goodInteriors gildedSix stand well, four slightly wobble, three wobble badlyGood guageThree with dents to the foot rimsOne with a light crease to the bodyOne with split to the top of the foot near the stemSome tarnishingLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
ASPREY A TAN LEATHER JEWELLERY CASEWith a loop handle, twin combination flip lock clasps, with traces of removed coroneted monogram, the twin flaps opening to a cream velvet interior, with six concertinaing drawers44 x 33.5 x 31.5cmWith a canvas coverProvenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: The case has has a coronet and monogram removed from the top of the case, it was studded into place, the marks left are across 4cm x 2cm wide. There are some scuffs and light scratches to the case, particularly to the corners. There are some signs of use to the draws, some small marks and compressions to the velvet interior some powder marks. The interior has a cover pad for each container, there are some additional pads, one small, three long narrow ones and two large ones for the base. The lock is a combination lock which is currently set to 000 000, we do not have instructions on how to change it. The hinging working well, the clasps in working order. There is wear to the outer case, the base corners of the outer case have worn through, there is some wear marks to the outer case. The case is circa 1980It weighs approximately 10kg. Condition Report Disclaimer
LOUIS VUITTONA MONOGRAMED COATED CANVAS VANITY CASE, NO. 935008With leather and brass trim, a leather loop handle, key and flip lock clasps, opening to a leather interior with a mirrored inside cover and a lift out tray40.5 x 21 x 23cmCondition Report: Light wear to the leather trimSome scratches and scuffs to the bodyHinge goodFlip lock clasps goodNo keyVerdigris around the studs to the leather handleStaining to the luggage tag, handle and interiorInterior requires a cleanLeather around the mirror peelingLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND STYLISED GRAPE BUNCH BROOCH/PENDANTThe cluster of graduated cultured pearls with a polished gold coloured bow shaped surmount, with brilliant cut diamond accents, stated to weigh 0.15 carats total, stamped K18Size/dimensions: 9.3cm longGross weight: 42 grams Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: The pearls have a bright lustre, white body colour, the diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively. The setting has some light wear Condition Report Disclaimer
A CULTURED PEARL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND SUITEThe necklace with varying rows of graduated cultured pearls to emerald and eight cut diamond foliate panels, with a central cultured pearl fringe, to an emerald set bow shaped clasp, together with a matching bracelet, with central foliate emerald and eight cut diamond panel to six rows of cultured pearls, with emerald bar spacers, together with matching ear pendants, and a foliate emerald and diamond dress ring, unmarkedSize/dimensions: necklace 43cm long, bracelet 18.8cm long, 5.4cm wide, finger size KGross weight: 115.8 grams Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: The suite has some light wear, there is some tarnishing to the backs of some of the settings which appears to be originating from the French wire covered strand ends, the pearls have varying skins, some with some flaking and splits, most have good skins, some slight variation in body colour from cream to creamy white. Diamonds and emeralds are all present and correct. The diamonds are quite bright, and the emeralds have typical inclusions. The diamond weight is approximately 1.05 carats total. The strands may benefit from being restrung. The settings are unmarked, but a sample is testing as 14 carat +.The pearls in the necklace graduate form 2.2mm to 4.5mm, the necklace drop graduate from 3.1 to 6.5mm x 7.5mm. Bracelet cultured pearls measuring 2.6 to 3.2mmEarrings cultured pearls 2.7mm to 4mmCondition Report Disclaimer
ROLEX, QUEEN MIDAS, REF. 4314AN 18 CARAT WHITE GOLD BRACELET WATCH, NO. 4026 4.207.587, CIRCA 1975Movement: Cal. 650, manual wind, 18 jewels Case: 18 carat white gold case, snap case back, stamped with 750 common control markDial: Diamond setBracelet: Rolex 18 carat white gold bracelet with concealed claspSize: 23mm, bracelet 16cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, claspAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet has light scratches Clasp is currently functioning and shows light scratches and marks. Bracelet measures approximately 16cm including case.125g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
BOUCHERON, REF. 27557A GOLD COLOURED AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, NO. B1 1203255Movement: Cal. ETA 979 002, quartz, 7 jewelsCase: Gold coloured case, diamond set bezel, screwed down case back with four screws, stamped 18K 750 with a poinçonDial: ChampagneBracelet: Integral gold coloured brick link bracelet with sliding claspSize: 26mm, bracelet 17cmSigned: Case, dial, movementAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is not currently functioning. A new battery was fitted. This may be indicative of the need for a service or symptomatic of something more serious. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet has light scratches and marks.Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 17cm including case.97g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Y PIAGET, REF. 34256 D23A GOLD COLOURED AND DIAMOND PERPETUAL CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH, NO. 457773Movement: Cal. 34P1, quartz, 15 jewelsCase: Gold coloured case, diamond set bezel, screwed down case back with four screws, stamped 18K 750 with a poinçonDial: Mother of pearl and diamondBracelet: Integral gold coloured woven bracelet with snap claspSize: 33mm, bracelet 18cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, crown, claspAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 18cm including case.100g grossThe watch dates to circa 1995.This lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
OMEGA, DE VILLEAN 18 CARAT GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY BRACELET WATCH, NO. 351 9055 34, CIRCA 1975Movement: Cal. 663, automaticCase: 18 carat gold, diamond and ruby set bezel, snap case back, stamped with 750 common control markDial: ChampagneBracelet: Integral 18 carat gold woven bracelet with snap claspSize: 30mm, bracelet 16cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, crown, claspAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 16cm including case.81g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. (IWC), REF. 2264.184A GOLD COLOURED AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1970Movement: Cal. 1852, manual wind, 18 jewelsCase: Gold coloured case, diamond set bezel, screwed down case back, stamped 750 with a poinçonDial: BlackBracelet: Integral gold coloured bracelet with snap claspSize: 32mm, bracelet 16.5cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, claspAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 16.5cm including case.82g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. (IWC) A LADY'S GOLD COLOURED RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, NO. 2167217 R 0801Movement: Cal. 1852, manual wind, 18 jewelsCase: Gold coloured case, ruby and diamond set bezel, snap case back, stamped 18K 0.750 with a poinçonDial: Banded agateBracelet: Integral gold coloured bracelet with snap clasp, stamped 75- Size: 27mm, bracelet 16.5cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, claspAccessories: None Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and shows light scratches and marks. Bracelet measures approximately 16.5cm including case.64g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
OMEGA, DE VILLE A LADY'S 18 CARAT GOLD AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, NO. 511 9060 12, CIRCA 1975Movement: Cal. 625, manual wind, 17 jewelsCase: 18 carat gold case, diamond set bezel, snap case back stamped with 750 common control markDial: Turquoise Bracelet: Integral 18 carat gold woven bracelet with snap claspSize: 29mm, bracelet 16.5cmSigned: Case, dial, movement, claspAccessories: Garrard box Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled familyCondition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links. Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition. Bracelet measures approximately 16.5cm including case.64g grossThis lot comes with a Garrard box.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
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