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Click here to subscribeHasegawa (Takejiro).- Unger (Mary) The Favorite Flowers of Japan, "second edition" [but third edition], colour woodblock illustrations throughout by Mishima Shoso, bound Japanese-style, original pictorial boards, upper cover and first 2 leaves detached, spine almost defective, covers rubbed, [Sharf p.69], Yokomaha, Hasegawa for Boehmer & Co.,[1911]; and the 1934-5 Descriptive Catalogue of the Yokohama Nursery, 4to (2)
Jujiya & Co..- Suzuki (Yonejiro) The "Soshi-Bushi". Japanese Soshis' Song, handsome woodblock illustrations throughout, bound and stitched Japanese-style, original pictorial wrappers, margins a little foxed and creased, but a very good copy generally, oblong 8vo, Tokyo, Jujiya, 1898.⁂ A rare and lavishly illustrated work. The title notes "The Illustrations to this work obtained a First-class Award at the Fine Art Exhibition (Chokokwai) held in Uyeno Park, Tokyo, September, 1897."
O. Kai & Co..- "The Japanese Parlor Magic", colour woodblock illustrations, bound and stitched Japanese-style, original pictorial wrappers, red ink staining to upper cover, light foxing and creasing, 8vo, Yokohama, O. Kai & Co, [c.1890].⁂ Rare. O. Kai & Co. were a Japanese importer with offices in San Francisco and St. Louis.
[Atkinson (Hoffman)] Exercises in the Yokohama Dialect, "Twenty Second Thousandth", original wrappers, light creasing and soiling, Yokohama, 1879; and 4 others, comprising the 1953 reissue of the same 3 guide/handbooks for Japan at the turn of the century, 8vo & 12mo (5)⁂ A humorous guide to Yokohama Pidgin Japanese, a dialect that developed in the late 19th century for communication between Japanese and foreigners. Though the booklet claims to be a later, revised and enlarged printing it seems likely that this claim is spurious and that this is in fact the first edition.
Marpon & Flammarion.- Florian (Jean-Pierre Claris de) Fables Choisies, 2 vol., colour woodblock illustrations by Kadji-ta Han-ko, Kawa-nabe Kiyo-soui, Oka-koura Shiou-soui, Kano Tomo-nobou, bound and stitched Japanese-style, some separating along fore-edge, original pictorial wrappers, chipping and soiling, light creasing, oblong folio, Paris, Marpon & Flammarion, 1895.⁂ A charmingly illustrated work that includes a number of anthropomorphised animals engaged in illustrative activities such as a cat fixing her makeup and a monkey operating a magic lantern to a spectating group of animals dressed in kimonos.
Hasegawa (Takejiro).- Japanese Fairy Tale Series, translated by David Thompson, Kate James, James Hepburn and Basil Hall Chamberlain, nos. 1-16 in 4 vol., Griffith, Farran & Co. printing, colour woodblock illustrations, bound Japanese-style, contemporary cloth, original wrappers bound in, spines faded, some splitting to joints, rubbed and marked, [Sharf pp. 61-2], 12mo, Tokyo, Hasegawa, 1888.⁂ "Early on in his career, [Hasegawa] had prepared a special edition of his crepe-paper fairy tale series for the venerable English publisher Griffith, Farran & Company. With offices in London and Sydney, and with a solid reputation for their children's books, the firm was an important client for Hasegawa in the 1880's. The books that Griffith, Farran contracted with Hasegawa to produce were more in the Western vein, with sewn and glued spines, and with Griffith, Farran identification on the cover." - Sharf.
Potter (Beatrix) The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, first or second printing, with date on title and "How Keld" on p.20, contemporary ink ownership name to half-title, abrasion marks to half-title and frontispiece verso, frontispiece detached (creased and frayed at edges), rear endpapers scuffed with portions of loss to images, boards rubbed with light stain to upper cover, corners bumped, 1905; The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, first, second or third printing, internally very clean, boards lightly rubbed, spine faded and broken along lower joint, corners bumped and rubbed, slight shelf-lean, 1908, first editions, colour frontispieces, plain title vignette and 26 colour plates, pictorial endpapers, original boards with mounted colour illustration, [Linder p.155 & 188; Quinby 8 &14], 4to (2)
Rackham (Arthur).- Shakespeare (William) A Midsummer-Night's Dream, one of 1000 copies signed by the artist, 40 tipped-in plates by Arthur Rackham, captioned tissue guards, illustrations, some foxing and light toning, original pictorial vellum, gilt, lacking ties, covers soiled and foxed, 4to, London & New York, 1908.
NO RESERVE Gill (Evan R.) Bibliography of Eric Gill, limited edition, frontispiece, illustrations, original cloth, dust-jacket, light spotting, slight creasing to edges, 1953; The Inscriptional Work of Eric Gill, plates, original cloth, fractional bumping to spine extremities, dust-jacket, light spotting, slight chipping to corners and extremities, 1964 § Thorp (Joseph) Eric Gill, plates, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and spine extremities, New York, 1929; and 3 others on or by Eric Gill, 8vo & 4to (6).
Hasegawa (Takejiro).- Bostwick (Lieut. F. M.) Oyuchasan, "Banjo Accompaniment Arranged by Mr. Clifford Essex" slip tipped onto p. 4, Essex & Cammeyer imprint slip pasted to upper cover, neatly and sympathetically re-stitched, light creasing and soiling, Tokyo, Kobunsha, 1890; Kohana San, second printing with 24pp., spotting, light creasing, Tokyo, Hasegawa, [c.1893], first editions, colour woodblock illustrations, bound and stitched Japanese-style, original wrappers, [Sharf p.68], small 4to (2)⁂ Both of these musical collaborations with Bostwick proved immensely popular. Oyuchasan (printed on plain paper and the last title to appear under the Kobunsha imprint) is rare in the first edition.
Hasegawa (Takejiro).- With Compliments of the Season, signed gift inscription "To dear Ada Bloxham From Mrs. Patton" to upper cover, short tear to foot of lower joint, [not in Sharf], 1892; Rhymes & Life Scenes of Japan, ink inscription "With best wishes Xmas 1901" to inside front cover, [Sharf p.74], 1901; Street Scenes of Old Japan. Calendar for 1909, ink inscription "1909 Mt. Ada" to Mount Fuji on upper cover, [not in Sharf], [1908], colour woodblock illustrations, bound and stitched Japanese-style, original pictorial wrappers, some light marking or toning but very good generally, small 4to & 8vo, Tokyo, Hasegawa (3)⁂ A good group of these scarce and attractive calendars with excellent association inscriptions from an author whose work was published by Hasegawa to her fellow teacher of music in Japan. Emily Patton arrived in Japan from Australia where she had worked as a music teacher with Ada Bloxham as one of her students. Bloxham subsequently travelled to London to continue her studies before returning to Australia and then travelling to Japan where she taught Tonic Sol-fa with Emily Patton.
Galleon Press.- Hadfield (John & Miles) A Wise Man from the East, one of 75 copies, 2 woodcut plates by Miles Hadfield, original decorative wrappers, very small neat tear to head of upper wrapper, rare in commerce, large 8vo, [Croydon], [Privately printed at the Galleon Press for Miles and John Hadfield], [c.1930].
NO RESERVE Golden Cockerel Press.- Chair (Somerset de) The Silver Crescent, bookplate, 1943; The Golden Carpet, previous owner's ink inscription, 1943, one of 500 copies, frontispiece, illustrations, map endpapers, original morocco-backed boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a little rubbed, sunned spine, Golden Cockerel Press, 8vo (2).
A Hallmarked Silver and Cut Glass Scent Bottle, Messrs Hutton, London 1900, of square form, with spherical hinged lid, 14.5cm high; Together with Another Cut Glass Scent Bottle, highlighted in pink enamel, stamped makers mark for Elkington & Co and "Sterling Silver"; a hallmarked silver muffineer. (3)
ARTS & CRAFTS OAK SIDEBOARD,with three drawers above cupboard doors carved with floral panels, 170cm wideSplits and chips to both front supports; otherwise light general surface wear including some scratches and marks commensurate with age and use, additional images availableHeight: 97.5cmDepth: 49cm
Early 20th century goliath keyless Swiss lever pocket watch by M M & Co, patent No. 10292, retailed by J. C. Vickery 'To Their Majesties 179-181-183 Regent Street', with light attachment, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, case No. 3499292, in fitted caseCondition Report:Movement currently functioning, clean movement, hands moving freely, dial is good, a few light scratches and tarnishing to case and some deeper scratches around the case opening, hinges and clasps good, top of light attachment missing, case diameter = 70mm
Paul Sandby R.A. (1725-1809) View at Borrowdale Unsigned, titled on gallery label - 'J S Maas & Co Ltd, London' verso, watercolour and pencil.23cm x 29cm (9in x 11.5in)The painting is in good, original condition. There are some areas of light browning across the sheet and some minor spots of foxing. The painting is framed and glazed. The frame has some minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age.
The Works of William Shakespeare Edited by Charles & Mary Cowden Clarke The Works of William Shakespeare, in 4 vols. 1892. Edited by Charles & Mary Cowden Clarke, Bickers & Son, 1 Leicester Square. Full leather and gilt binding for Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire
A selection of silver, A selection of silver, to include a George III twin handled cup, an inkwell, shaker and cased set of napkin rings, gross weight of solid silver items 8.92ozt.Overall condition good to fairInkwell - glass liner chipped, dents to base, William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham, 1931Cup - John Lambe, London, 1782 - dents to base, sits slightly skew, marks legibleNapkin rings - with M monogram to front, C W Fletcher & Son Ltd, Sheffield, 1923Shaker - dents throughout, monogrammed, Adie Brothers, Birmingham, 1948
An Elkington plate casket, An Elkington plate casket, ' Department Of Science & Art ' copy of a silver casket by the French silversmith Alexandre Gueyton, displayed during The Great Exhibition in 1851, numbered 519 to base, height 18cm.Overall condition fair to goodKey deficientLining - velvet in fair condition, some wear to cornersDiscolouration and tarnishing in keeping with ageBase corners with localised discolouration - evidence of testingLid with nicks and evidence of forced openingFinial slightly loose but secureTop slightly dipping to one side, misshapen
Six George III table spoons, Six George III table spoons, Hester Bateman, London, 1775; Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London, 1805 and Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1808, gross weight 13.60ozt.Overall condition good to fairHallmarks legible, some sponsor's marks partially worn but legibleScratches in keeping with ageHester Bateman spoon with light shallow dents throughoutThree spoons with monograms to terminals
A selection of silver, A selection of silver, to include a cased set of teaspoons and nips, Wakely & Wheeler, London, 1893, a hinged jewellerry/trinket box by Sanders & Mackenzie and a silver lidded jar, gross weight of solid silver items 4.38ozt.Overall condition good to fairCased spoons - marks partially worn but legibleTrinket box- Samuel & Mackenzie, Birmingham, 1925, lid shuts, not quite to, light dents, tears and losses to velvet liningSilver lidded jar - dents to lid, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1915
A selection of silver, A selection of silver, to include a late Victorian silver sugar caster, a sauce boat and a silver backed mirror, gross weight of solid silver items 11.55ozt.Overall condition goodCaster - Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London, 1900, marks worn but legible, sits flat, jewellers inscription to baseSauce boat - marks worn - Birmingham, 1912, some slight splitting to rim, area of possible repairMirror - monogrammed, dents and scratches, Clark & Sewell, Chester, 1909
A pair of Elizabeth II wine coolers by Garrard, A pair of Elizabeth II wine coolers by Garrard, numbered 27/50 and 28/50, Garrard & Co Ltd., London, 1973, height 27cm, gross weight 196.46ozt. With maker's fitted case.Overall condition goodNo engraving to frontLight scratches in keeping with very occasional useMarks clear and legibleOne cooler lid does not fit completely flush, possible very slight misshaping to inner cooler
A selection of silver cased items, A selection of silver cased items, to include a cased set of teaspoons and nips, a cased set of teaspoons and two cased sets of silver lidded jars, total weight of solid silver items 7.87ozt.Overall condition fairCased set of 3 x bottles - one jar and two globular scent bottles - lids dented, with monogram detailing, hallmarks for H Bros, Birmingham, 1897, glass scratched with abrasion, scent bottles missing clear glass stoppers, case in poor condition, falling apartCased set of 4 x jars - W H Webber & Co, London, 1896, lids monogrammed, glass scratched, case in poor condition. Mother of pearl manicure set - some handles chipped, case in poor condition - falling apartSpoons and nips - Synyer & Beddoes, Birmingham, 1897, marks wornCased fish set - collars with hallmarks for Yates Brothers, Sheffield, 1926Teaspoons - Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1900
A Victorian silver cruet stand, A Victorian silver cruet stand, with eight divisions containing cut glass bottles, four with silver lids, and eagle topped handle, inscribed with the Mosley coat of arms and motto 'Mos Legem Regit,' Barnard & Sons Ltd., London, 1872, height 30.2cm, gross weight of stand 33.55ozt.Overall condition good to fairSits flatMarks clear and legibleFour bottles possible later additions
A Victorian silver presentation cup, A Victorian silver presentation cup, Guernsey interest, inscribed 'This Cup was given by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to the Guernsey Races, 1886', Dobson & Sons, London, 1885, signed Dobson Piccadilly, numbered 496, height 21.5cm, gross weight 36.02ozt. With maker's wooden plinth, total height 28cm.Overall condition good to fairInscription and marks clearLight scratches and discolouration, shallow dents in keeping with age and usePlinth with scratches
A selection of silver, A selection of silver, to include eight fiddle pattern teaspoons and a mother of pearl fruit knife, gross weight of solid silver items 5.40ozt.Overall condition good to fairFruit knife - William Vale & Sons, Sheffield, 1910Spoons - two William Bateman II, London, 1827Six spoons - Thomas Hart Stone, Exeter, 1870
Two silver fronted frames, Two silver fronted frames, of rectangular form, one Art Nouveau, Horton & Allday, Birmingham, 1902 and W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 1981, heights 22 - 23cm (2).Overall condition good to fairW I Broadway & Co - marks clear, scratches and discolouration in keeping with useHorton & Allday - marks partially worn but legible, some losses to corners
A Victorian mahogany canteen of cutlery, A Victorian mahogany canteen of cutlery, comprising twelve silver and mother of pearl handled dessert forks and twelve knives, Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd, London, 1890, within a mahogany case signed 'Goldsmiths Alliance Limited, H&R, Cornhill, London.'
An Edward VII silver cased miniature travel clock, An Edward VII silver cased miniature travel clock, Jones & Crompton, Birmingham, 1904.Overall condition fair to goodLight dents to caseMarks slightly worn but legibleSlightly wobbly on baseBack does not shut toHairline cracks to dial, chip between 8 and 9Clock not working at time of cataloguing
Two EPNS horse hoof ashtrays and a paperweight Two EPNS ashtrays mounted on a horse hoof, the larger one engraved 'Midnight 1923-1938'. Both ashtrays stamped 'Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington'. Also included is a paperweight engraved 'Menin Gate 1940-1968'.Largest 17cm diameter.Qty: 3
French carriage clock Late 19th-century French gilt brass carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, single strain movement, self-compensating balance wheel, enemalled chapter ring with Arabic numerals, case with filligree panels behind bevelled glass, hinged handle, back plate to clock marked with trademark Lion.height 12.5cm (5") excluding handleGoing order including key.
Le Roy & Fils, Paris and London carriage clock Le Roy & Fils, Paris and London carriage clock, 8-day two train movement, fitted two gongs striking on quarter, strike and silent lever to base, alarm and repeater, white enamel dial, Roman and Arabic numerals, secondary alarm dial, self-compensating flywheel, bevelled glass panels, gilded brass case with folding handle. Serial number stamped on the lower left-hand corner of the backplate: 3965. Serial number stamped along the edge of the plate before the Leroy signature: No.12667height 13cm (5") excluding handleGoing order, key, some slight although insignificant rubbing to gilding on corners.
19th-century black forest carved wooden inkwell 19th-century black forest carved wooden inkwell in the form of a Spaniel dog head, glass eyes, long ears and snout, hinged lid revealing ceramic inkwell for H. Addison & Co., Wellington, Salop.height 10cm (4")Damage to nose, other slight wear marks.
Edwardian mahogany display cabinet Edwardian mahogany display cabinet, top with brass gallery, single frieze drawer with satinwood marquetry scrolling floral inlay, single glazed door with moulded astragal glazing vase, interior having two fixed shelves all lined in grey/green velvet, all standing on four classical turned and fluted columns, platform shelf, turned feet.52cm (21"), depth 35cm (14"), height 130cm (51")Top drawer with faint mark suggesting this could have been retailed or made by Edwards & Roberts, cabinet velvet lining with ring marks where glasses or ornaments have been standing, otherwise overall condition good.
William Woollett (British 1735-1785) Two huntsmen with dogs in a landscape Unsigned, titled on gallery label - 'J S Maas & Co Ltd, London' verso, watercolour and ink.24cm x 34.5cm (9.5in x 13.5in)The painting is in good, original condition. There is some general light browning and staining across the sheet and one or two small wormholes in the paper. The painting is framed and glazed. The frame has some minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age.
An early 20th century Sanderson mahogany and gilt brass quarter plate hand camera with red leather bellows and Bausch & Lomb shutter, height 15.4cm, together with four mahogany plate holders and leather case.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
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