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Gerhard-Mark van der Waal FROM MINING CAMP TO METROPOLIS The Buildings of Johannesburg 1886-1940 300 x 215 x 30mm An account of the history of old buildings, places and events while exploring the architectural heritage of the City of Johannesburg. Numerous illustrations and plans, frontispiece, 8 maps. Pages [i-iii]iv-xvi pp 1-268. Dust jacket in Very Good condition. Light brown cloth-covered boards, dark brown text on front cover and spine. Illustrated time-line of buildings on front and back endpapers. Book in Very Good condition. Melville Chris van Rensburg 1986 Click here to view further details and images and to bid

Peter Jackson Historic Buildings of Harare (signed) 225 x 225mm Signed by author, Historic Buildings of Harare (1890-1940), Quest Publishing, photographs by Neils Lassen, illustrated with historic architectural images, town plans, historical perspective, architectural development, guide to buildings, destroyed buildings illustrated, glossary of architectural terms, references and sources,index, maps, 134 pages, 225 x 225mm, condition:very good. The author is an architect who has lived in Harare since 1980. very good Harare Quest 1986 Click here to view further details and images and to bid

Thos.H.Shepherd & James Elmes M.R.I.A. London in the Nineteenth Century (1831) 220 x 280mm Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century: displayed in a series of engravings of new buildings, improvements, &c. By the most eminent artists from Original Drawings, Taken from the objects themselves expressly for this work, by Mr Thos. H. Shepherd: comprising The palaces, New Churches, Bridges,Streets, River Scenery,Public Offices and Institutions,Gentlemen`s Seats, and Mansions,and every other object worthy of notice throughout the metropolis and its Environs.With Historical, Topographical, and Critical Illustrations , By James Elmes ,M.R.I.A. Architect, Author of the Life of Sir Christopher Wren, Lectures on Architecture, Dictionary of the Fine Arts, & c. Jones & Co., dedication to George IV, who has taken this work under his protection, 172 pages of text by Elmes, also series one of the engravings from steel plates by Shepherd comprising the Earlier Edifices, Antiquities, & c., 152 steel plate engravings (approx.), map of Regents Park, published 1829, half leather on marbled boards, 220 x 280 mm, condition of casing:fair, condition of binding:goodA group of young men met on 13 January 1834 at 17 Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East,‘to receive the outlines of a plan for forming an Architectural Institution, similar to the Institution of Civil Engineers, for the purpose of promoting the practical, as well as the more scientific interests of the profession’ (Bell`s Weekly Messenger, 18 Jan 1834, 10). James Elmes chaired that meeting. At a subsequent meeting on the 3rd february it was agreed to appoint a committee ‘to prepare the necessary measures for forming a Society to be called the Institution of British Architects’.(Oxford Dictionary of National Biography)Thomas H. Shepherd was known for his lifelike scenes and attention to detail in his architectural drawings. He worked for Frederick Crace, decorator to George IV, who commissioned him to reproduce old London buildings before they were torn down. good London Jones & Co. 1831 Click here to view further details and images and to bid

A VICTORIAN PAINTED PLASTER REPRESENTATION OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE, possibly from the Alhambra, Granada in the manner of Rafael Contreras, mounted within a cavetto moulded velvet slip and mahogany frame, 46.5cm x 34cm overall

A Regency period mahogany cased eight day Bracket Clock, the architectural style pediment above a 19.5cm wide silvered dial with Roman numerals and signed Barber, Cheapside, London, the dial also with strike silent lever, the pierced gilded metal sound hole sides in imitation of fish scales and the gilded movement striking on a bell, the case 46cm high x 30cm wide (widest point)

A VICTORIAN BELGIAN SLATE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE MANTEL CLOCK WITH GILTMETAL COLUMNS AND MOUNTS

A set of eight prints depicting architectural scenes

Various architectural magazines

A French blue ground porcelain panel inset ormolu mantel clock Indistinctly signed, circa 1870 The eight-day bell striking movement stamped G.V., 7212 to backplate and with white on cobalt blue ground Roman numeral cartouche dial with central panel painted with a cherub in flight within foliate panel cast surround incorporating numerals, the architectural case with twin handled figural relief decorated urn surmount to the open swan neck pediment inset with panels painted with cherubs in flight above inverted breakfront cornice and open arched side supports with elaborate baluster turned columns to front flanked by openwork side scrolls, on conforming inverted breakfront plinth base applied with central oval figural panel flanked by trophy decorated panels and half round side sections with baluster infill, on turned tapered feet, the rear of the case numbered 7212, 39cm (15.25ins) high; with original moulded giltwood stand, 42cm (16.5ins) high overall.

An impressive French Charles X ormolu mounted amboyna and burr oak portico table clock Unsigned, circa 1830 The countwheel bell striking movement with large brass and steel `gridiron` pendulum with disc shaped bob and numbered 40 to backplate, the 6.5 inch circular engine-turned gilt Roman numeral dial with sweep calendar to inner track and Breguet style steel moon hands within repeating leaf cast and chased bezel, the case with anthemion decorated gilt scroll applied swan neck crest above architectural pediment with foliate cast ogee cornice and individual gilt scroll dentils above further gilt mouldings and dial set between pairs of tapered amboyna veneered columns with finely cast and chased stylised acanthus and anthemion cast caps and bases, on stepped burr oak plinth base with conforming cast ogee moulding to skirt and scroll decorated bracket feet, 74cm (29ins) high.

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock in architectural case Allam and Caithness, London, circa 1800 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square single sheet brass Roman numeral dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial and signed ALLAM & CAITHNESS. LONDON to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track and with slender pierced steel hands, the case with triangular pediment above brass stop-fluted columns flanking dial and blind side panels with raised mouldings to hood, the trunk with convex throat above rectangular flame figured door flanked by conforming brass mounted quarter columns, on rectangular raised panel fronted plinth base with moulded double skirt, 218cm (93.75ins) high. The partnership of Allam and Caithness are recorded in Baillie, G.H., Clutton, C. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN`S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from 119 New Bond Street, London 1800-1804. Prior to that John Allam worked in partnership with Clements (presumably Thomas) from the same address 1785-94, then alone from 1798-1800.

A pair of mid 19th century French architectural engravings, 30.5 x 46cm, framed and glazed.

A Victorian slate cased mantel clock of architectural form

A Comyn Ching and Company Ltd Architectural and Builders, Iron mongers Catalogue Book, everything from Door Handles to Signs

A superb Victorian Walnut mirror back Sideboard, architectural moulded top over central mirror flanked by smaller mirror inside fluted columns, the stepped top having moulded edge, central set back frieze drawer flanked either side by short drawers over opposing cupboard doors with applied moulding and unicorn on shield motif, on plinth base, 72'' wide x 24'' high

A Regency giltwood and composition circular convex wall mirror, circa 1815, the circular plate with ebonised sight edge, leaf decorated and sphere mounted moulded frame, surmounted by an eagle, depicted with its wings spread and perched on an architectural plinth, 113cm high, 58cm wide

A grey marble architectural archway, late 19th/early 20th century, the arch centred by a keystone, carved with an armorial shield, depicting three flowerheads, a lion and a fleur-de-lys, approximately 221cm high, 165cm wide

An oak panel back armchair, mid 17th century, the panelled back with flowerhead carved frieze, the panel carved with an architectural arch, solid panelled arms and solid seat, square section legs and stretchers, 102cm high, 57cm wide, 62cm deep

A Victorian slate mantle clock of architectural form, three fluted pillars either side, eight day movement - H43cm, W56cm

Percy Goddard Stone - The Architectural Antiquities of the Isle of Wight from the XIth to the XVIIth Centuries, published by the author in 1891 - two volumes in original leather and cloth - cover size 39x29cm - appear complete but need rebinding

A collection of photographic slides - architectural and travel

A French 19th century gilt metal architectural mantel clock of ornate square form, surmounted by seated winged cherub on an urn atop a dome, applied angelic masks, the dial between twin fluted columns, foliate base raised on four scroll paw feet, the eight day twin train movement stamped Vincenti et Cie striking the half hours on a gong, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals individually behind a gilt metal pierced face, 42cm high

A 19th century French ceramic wall clock of circular cushion form, moulded in relief with thistles, painted in enamels and gilt, applied with gilt metal scrollwork, mask, chains and architectural devices, the enamelled and gilt metal openwork dial with black Arabic numerals and single winding aperture, key wound eight day movement, 44cm high

Late Victorian mantel clock with French eight day movement, signed - J. J. S., white enamel dial with Roman numerals, in a walnut veneered case of architectural form with fluted pilasters and domed top, on four bracket feet, 30cm overall height

Contemporary longcase clock of small proportions, with timepiece movement on a single weight, 9.5 inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring and separate seconds dial, signed - W. C. Verrall's, Hoveton, in an ebonised case of architectural form in the seventeenth century style, 189cm overall height

Peggy Gick A.R.I.B.A. (British, 20th Century) A folio of her works to include architectural studies of Westminster murals, architectural plans, and nude studies, mostly pencils and watercolours, to include approximately thirty six in total

BETJEMAN, John - Devon Shell Guide illust, org. pictorial card covers (2/6) with metal ring binding, 4to, The Architectural Press, book plate stuck to verso of f.e.p, n.d.

BETJEMAN, John - Devon Shell Guide illust, org. cloth with metal ring binding in d/w (3/6), 4to, The Architectural Press, bookplate stuck to verso of f.e.p, n.d. With another edition. (2)

PEVSNER BUILDING OF ENGLAND 45 vols in hardback with d/ws, with many others inc. Pevsners in paperback and hardback, also Buildings of Wales, Buildings of Scotland, Buildings of Ireland, & Pevsner Architectural Guides. * a nice long run in this series (a lot)

A Victorian architectural terracotta ridge tile modelled as a Fleur de Lys, stands 89cm high

@A folio of drawings containing many pencil and sepia sketches of architectural subjects by W. Pyte and others, together with an unframed pencil and watercolour sketch depicting buildings in central Ludlow (Quantity)

An Indian stone architectural Water Spout

A late 19th century alabaster cased architectural mantle clock.

Architectural model of European villa complex, suitable for use with N gauge model railway. Width 90cm x length 129.5cm x height 43cm. COLLECTION ONLY.

A 20th century cut throat razor with decorative blade, along with a John Rabone industrial architectural leather bound tape measure and a pair of binoculars.

A pair of 20th century watercolours of Italian or Greek architectural scenes.

A LATE VICTORIAN BRASS BED with horizontal and vertical square section rails^ the headboard with cylindrical base rail^ the broader supporting uprights with architectural terminals^ on castors^ complete with two iron side rails. 143cm(h) x 156cm(w) x 199cm(d) Some marks and scratches and oxidation patches^ the head board with two small rails missing.

AN ART NOUVEAU PERIOD GLAZED OAK BUREAU BOOKCASE having a flat-top with serpentine canopy on slender tapering square section supports^ two architectural arched doors with leaded glass panels stylised as tulips^ the flower heads in coloured glass^ with shelving^ the lower stage having a slender panelled fall-front^ internal divisions^ two drawers and two cupboard doors with shaped fielded panels^ carved with sinuous scrolling flowers^ on short tapering square section legs and block feet. 196.5cm(h) x 107cm(w) x 44.5cm(d) The glass panels slightly concaved^ marks stains and scratches^ replacement drawer handles.

A VICTORIAN WALNUT DESK STAND having a pointed architectural raised back with scrolled brass mounts and central turned finial with inset blue glass top^ the platform with shallow oblong pen tray and two globular glass ink wells with blue glass nodules and brass mounts topped with blue glass^ each secured by lobed brass fittings^ all above a single frieze drawer and between shaped sides. 29.5cm(h) x 33cm(w) x 21cm(d) Marks^ stains and scratches^ finial loose^ chips to base of each well^ one with hinge damage.

A set of four antique colour architectural engravings of the design and floor plan of 'Grand Maisons', 33 x 43 cm.

1933/34 A Century of Progress Chicago - GLASS CIRCULAR TRINKET BOX AND COVER, the top with rose decoration, purple colour applied to the interior on three architectural supports, a GREEN CERAMIC TANKARD with all over decoration, a TWO PART SQUARE GLASS LAMP and a BLUE VASE (4)

1939 NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR - BOXED OF SET OF SIX OFFICIAL SOUVENIR CORDIAL GLASSES/TUMBLERS, each with colour printed image and OTHER GLASSWARES including BLUE STAINED MOULDED GLASS TABLE LAMP of architectural form with stepped sides surmounted by gilt metal ball and spire logo, 8" (20.4cm) high, ANOTHER CURB FORM WITH PRINTED SIDE PANELS, buildings of the exhibition, 15 items in total

Emma Eleonora Kendrick, portrait of a young lady within an architectural setting, inscribed verso ‘Emma Eleonora Kendrick June 12: 1834 Miniature Painter to His Majesty the Prince of Hesse-Homberg 4 Duchess St, Portland Place’ 8.8cm x 6.5cm, in a gilt gesso rectangular frame

William Walcot (1874-1943), "Trafalgar Square", signed in pencil, etching, framed; together with another etching by the same artist, "King Charles Monument, Charing Cross", signed in pencil, etching, framed; Architectural Water Colours & Etchings of W. Walcot, pub. 1919, hard cover; and Rowland Langmaid (1897-1958), "Westminster", signed and titled in pencil, etching, framed. (4)

Russell Clark Seated Figure limestone on rimu base dated 1957 and inscribed Seated Figure in ink on underside of base 330mm x 280mm x 270mm Joint Exhibition: Russell Clark, Stewart McLennan and Mervyn Taylor, Architectural Centre Gallery, Lambton Quay, Wellington, 1957. Acquired by the present owner from the above mentioned exhibition, 20 August 1957.

Continental Victorian slate and marble mantle clock Continental Victorian slate and marble mantle clock, the architectural form with gilt reserves surmounting the circular dial with Arabic markers and an open escapement, the pillars executed in variegated marble, and rising on a rectangular plinth, 15"h x 18"w x 6"d (key in office) Starting Price: $150

Chinese Lacquered Wood Panels (lot of 3) Chinese gilt lacquered wood architectural fragments, consisting of a panel with butterfly and peonies; together with a pair each carved with bamboo and deer above a recumbent qilin, 16.5"h Starting Price: $125

Papua New Guinea wood carvings (lot of 3) Papua New Guinea wood carvings consisting of a Keram River style male ancestor figure having defined natural characteristics, and depicted in a seating position having elbows on knees with hands to face 17"h x 10"w x 7.5"d; Keram River style carved wood figure depicting a standing male with wings 24.5" x 26" x 17"; and with a Sepik River style tripod figural architectural element, 21.5"h x 25.75"w; Provenance: To benefit the Crocker Museum (Sacramento, CA) Starting Price: $50

Japanese Wooden Ranma, Transom Pair of Japanese ranma (architectural panel/transom), carving of a landscape with pines, bridges and pavilion surrounded by clouds, each: 13.5"h x 69.25"w Starting Price: $75

A collection of 15 modern Royal Crown Derby thimbles set in a two tier wooden revolving stand with pin cushion finial, one volume "A Collection of Thimbles" published by Royal Crown Derby 1986, three modern Coalport bone china architectural ornaments and three smaller Coalport ornaments

A lacquered brass Gothic style timepiece, the architectural case housing a watch movement with silvered dial and Roman numerals, the back plate inscribed "Henry Faure" No'd 182, London, with pierced and engraved balance cock

A 20th century Vienna style regulator of typical architectural form, the circular enamelled dial to a twin weight driven movement within a glazed case flanked by fluted pilasters surmounted by a pointed arch pediment

A bag of assorted loose watercolour landscape and architectural studies, mostly unsigned

Alan Mitchell - `Mitre House, Lancaster` (Architectural Study for Gunton & Gunton Architects), watercolour and gouache, signed and dated `71, approx 39cm x 73cm, within a titled mount, together with another similar watercolour by the same hand.

An early 20thC Chippendale revival architectural cabinet, on stand, with broken pediment, astragal glazed doors, on slender cabriole legs, 178cm high.

A 19thC Sienna marble mantel clock, of eight-day movement striking on a bell, with white dial, Roman numerals, the architectural inspired case with incised and gilded details, bears presentation plaque to plinth, 28cm high.

A set of four framed book plate prints of 18th century architectural interest

A pair of 19th century coloured etchings depicting historic architectural corbel designs, 19 x 23 cm.

Four framed and glazed 18th century monochromatic architectural prints of London to include the Foundling Hospital and Hoxton, 37 x 25 cm.

A collection of mounted, framed and glazed 18th century monochrome book plates having etchings depicting architectural arches and monuments, 25 x 35 cm.