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Gregynog Press.- Shaw (George Bernard) Shaw Gives Himself Away: An Autobiographical Miscellany, one of 300 copies on pale green paper, wood-engraved frontispiece portrait by John Farleigh, with annotated pencil caricature of Shaw by Paul Nash, 3.PC.s.s & T.L.s. from Shaw loosely inserted (see below), also prospectus. original dark green morocco onlaid with semi-abstract design of author's initials in orange morocco on upper cover and monogram on lower, by the Gregynog Bindery, designed by Paul Nash, spine titled in orange, uncut, spine very slightly rubbed and faded, [Harrop 40], 8vo, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1939.⁂ The loosely-inserted items comprise: 1. Pencil caricature of Shaw by Paul Nash with small sample of the dark green binding leather affixed as Shaw's beard and annotated "You see how fantastically wrong this is [with arrow to leather beard] it looks like a bit of the old devil's beard itself. This is my choice [with arrow to sample of grey-green watercolour]".2. 3 A.PCs.s. dated 1929 from Shaw to a William Brown giving permission for using a quotation, "By all means send a copy of the chapter. Never let an original go out of your hands unless you can replace it" and "You are legally entitled to reasonable quotation. It is courteous of you to ask my leave to take what is yours; but really I had rather you went ahead without bothering about it...". 3. T.L.s. dated 1934 from Thomas C. Godfrey to Shaw requesting if he would be prepared to sell his copy of a history of the Shaw family, annotated in ink at foot by Shaw "My copy is the only one I ever saw. I won't sell it, as it is my only authority for the statements in the Immaturity preface. G.Bernard Shaw 26th Jan. 1934".
Hand-Painted Binding by Cedric Chivers, BathBinding: The Book of Cupid, Being an Anthology from the English Poets. 8vo L. (Constable) 1909. With 23 illus. by The Lady Hylton, t.e.g., in fine translucent vellum, with heart shaped inset figure of a cupid with bow and arrow, amidst roses and decorated with painted roses on front cover and spine. In a cloth slipcase, signed by binder. (1)
COLT, LONDONA .36 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, MODEL 'W/D CONTRACT 1851 LONDON NAVY', serial no. 5881,for 1854, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel (finish in sheltered areas), the top-flat signed 'ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON', the side of barrel throat stamped 'W.D' and with a broad arrow mark, six-shot cylinder deliberately scrubbed of scene, period London reblued open iron frame marked 'COLTS PATENT', iron grip-straps and trigger-guard, smooth walnut one-piece grip, the left hand side marked '46' at heel, the bottom strap re-stamped 'D.W. GLASS', articulated under-barrel rammer, all matching numbers.
J. GYSI, SWITZERLAND A 10.4mm (VETTERLI RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT TARGET-RIFLE, MODEL 'MARTINI PATENT', serial no. 84,circa 1880, with blued octagonal to round 31 3/4in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight on raised block, tangent rear-sight, blued slab-sided receiver signed on the right hand sid 'JOS. GYSI, INTERLAKEN', arrow shaped cocking indicator, dropping feed-ramp, chequered walnut butt-stock with Swiss-style iron heel-plate, short under-lever, double-set triggers with spurred guard, walnut three-quarter fore-end, iron furniture and iron under-barrel clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
W. R. A. & A. CO. A .577 / .450 (M/H) HENRY 1865 PATENT FALLING BLOCK TWO-BAND SERVICE RIFLE, no visible serial number, 33 1/4in. black powder only barrel engraved 'HENRY'S PATENT RIFLING', adjustable iron sights, block fore-sight, the muzzle band with integral bayonet lug and sling swivel, Henry patent falling block action, marked 'HENRY'S PATENT' to the left side and 'W. R. A. & A. CO. 1871' to the right, the left hand lock engraved 'ALEXR. HENRY', fully-stocked, 13 1/4in. pull including steel buttplate, the left side of the stock crudely initialled 'GJ', the right side of the stock marked 'N.S.W.', 'S', a broad arrow and 'N60'. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act. Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred. Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.HAENAL, GERMANY A RARE 9mm (PARA) SELECTIVE-FIRE SUB-MACHINEGUN, MODEL 'MP41' or 'SCHMEISSER'S PATENT', serial no. 10550, with 10in. tapering barrel, ramp and tunnel fore-sight, pressed metal receiver, the top marked 'MP41 PATENT SCHMEISSER, C.G. HAENAL, SUHL' on three lines, walnut half-pistol grip half-stock (part of right side of grip missing from antiquity), selector above trigger changing from fully automatic to single shot, safe notch in cocking channel, correct box magazine marked 'MP41 PATENT SCHMEISSER' together with the 'Haenal Arrow' trade-mark, waffenampt stamps and a strong amount of original finish.
S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible. Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred. Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM A SCARCE .450/.455 SERVICE REVOLVER WITH SIX INCH BARREL, MODEL 'MKIV', serial no. 129322, with blued 6in. Metford rifled MKVI-type barrel, blade fore-sight, sighting notch to stirrup barrel locking latch, the side of top-strap marked 'MKIV', break-open frame marked on the left hand side 'S.P.' and with auto-ejecting fluted six-shot cylinder with matching number, blacked hammer, chequered hard-rubber birdshead grips with lanyard ring at heel (small chip to front edge of right hand grip), Union broad arrow stamp to back-strap, the whole retaining much original finish with some fading to high spots.
AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLYA LOVENBERG-ENGRAVED .375 H&H MAGNUM (RIMLESS) SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 45209,25 3/8in. Bohler Antinit-steel nitro chopperlump barrels, tubes engraved 'AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE', raised matt sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, marked 100, 200 and 300, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Swarovski Habicht 1,5-6x42 Nova telescopic sight, serial no. 167470, in quickly-detachable mounts, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, finely carved side bolsters, elongated top strap with manual safety, gold-washed arrow cocking-indicators and some gold-washed internals, articulated front trigger, the action, lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with bold acanthus, the underside with a central stylised art nouveau motif, the triggerplate signed 'LOVENBERG', bright finish overall, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels and including 1in. leather covered recoil pad, slim semi-beavertail fore-end (light bruising), weight 10lb. 7oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. 12oz. (with scope), in its brass-cornered ok and leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
J. PURDEY & SONSA 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 12646,29in. Whitworth-steel nitro reproved chopperlump barrels, the rib engraved 'J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, arrow cocking-indicators, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral bouquets, brushed and reblued finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 13oz.. S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
Military/Royal navy Interest; A silver Royal Navy "For Long Service and Good Conduct Medal" with ribbon, awarded "FX 861+65 A.Greenwood, P.O.(A). H.M.S.Ariel" together with a Royal Navy nickel plated bosun's whistle, stamped military arrow, suspended on curb link chain chain, a silver curb link bracelet with silver heart padlock clasp, a silver hallmarked hinged bangle and other items. (qty)
A Ruby and Cultured Pearl Necklace, faceted ruby roundel beads spaced by groups of cultured pearls, length 64cm see illustration. The necklace is in good condition however we cannot guarantee the integrity of the string. It fastens with a toggle clasp, in the form of a heart and arrow. The clasp is stamped '925' and in our opinion would test as silver. The ruby roundel beads measure 2.28mm to 4.94mm in diameter approximately. The pearls measure; 4.12mm to 9.14mm in diameter approximately. Gross weight 32.8 grams. CR 03.06.19.
A 19th century carved coconut bugbear Of typical form, decorated in the round with trailing foliate designs, twin birds and musical trophies, the underside carved with an initialled pediment topped with an arrow through a flaming heart, with unmarked white metal mounts. 13 cm long. CONDITION REPORTS: Eyes lacking, some splits, general wear.
A Vertex chrome cased 'Dirty Dozen' military watch with black dial and subsidiary second dial at 6 o'clock - the back stamped WWW with Military arrow and the numbers A11148 and 3524064, diameter of watch 36mm not including crown - wear to chrome plating on top edge and sides of case and lugs, scratches and wear, light scratches to lens, watch running
A SECOND WORLD WAR BRITISH SIGHTING SCOPE NO.22 MK II by W. Ottway & Co. of Ealing, for use on early 6 Pounder Anti-Tank Guns, of regulation pattern, retaining much of its original black paint finish, with khaki canvas lens covers, and bearing War Department broad arrow device, 35cm long; together with a Second World War British Sighting Scope No.22 C Mk III, by A.K. & S., for use on later 6 Pounder Anti-Tank Guns, of regulation pattern, dated 1943, retaining much of its black paint finish, bearing War Department broad arrow device, 34cm long; a Second World War U.S. Sighting Scope M45, by M.H.R. & Co., for use in the M3 General Lee Tank, of regulation pattern, retaining much of its black finish, 22cm long; and a Second World War British Civilian Issue Respirator, in its original card box; with a pair of anti-gas eye shields, (5).
A GREAT WAR BRITISH ARMY OFFICER'S MARCHING COMPASS by Frederick Koehn of Geneva, Switzerland, of regulation pattern, the reverse inscribed with maker's name and War Department broad arrow device, dated 1915, in its brown leather field service carrying case by Butfield Limited, dated 1918; together with a Victorian silver-topped hunting flask, of tapered glass construction, 25cm long, the top engraved with an armorial device, in its brown leather carrying case, (2).
STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-94). A Collection of 26 books comprising: Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes (London, 1879, rather worn), The Dynamiter (London, 1885, red cloth), The Merry Men (London, 1887), Memories and Portraits (London, 1887), The Black Arrow (London, 1888), The Wrong Box (London, 1889, co-written with Lloyd Osbourne), The Master of Ballantrae (London, 1889), Ballads (London, 1890), Across the Plains with Other Memories and Essays (London, 1892, 2 copies), A Footnote to History (London, 1892), Catriona. A Sequel to "Kidnapped" (London, 1893), Island Nights' Entertainments (London, 1893), The Ebb-Tide (London, 1894, co-written with Lloyd Osbourne), Weir of Hermiston. An Unfinished Romance (London, 1896), A Lowden Sabbath Morn (London, 1898, illustrated by A. S. Boyd), St. Ives (London, 1898), An Inland Voyage (London, 1900), In the South Seas (London, 1900), Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers ... Fine-Paper Edition (London, 1909), The Silverado Squatters ... Fine Paper Edition (London, 1910), Lay Morals and Other Papers (London, 1911), Records of a Family of Engineers (London, 1812), Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin (London, 1912), On The Choice of a Profession (London, 1916) and Edinburgh ... People's Edition (London, 1920), most FIRST EDITIONS, all in original cloth. (26)
Longines - a vintage 1960s Flagship automatic 9ct gold cased wristwatch, textured silver dial, quartered Arabic numerals, arrow block baton markers, minute track, centre seconds, automatic movement, 9ct gold case, reg No 11350867, 35608, leather strap with Longines buckle, boxed with original guarantee booklet and receipt, dated 11/12/1962
Rolex - a 1950s Tudor Oyster Royal gentleman's wristwatch, stainless steel case, no.7903 81492, textured dial, silver coloured arrow and pointed batons, double at 12 position, manual wind 17 jewel Swiss movement, marked Tudor 17 Rubies, stainless steel case, diameter approx 32mm, Rolex winder, later associated black leather bracelet strap
Omega - a vintage 1950s Seamaster calendar automatic wristwatch head, silvered dial, raised arrow and block baton markers, minute track, centre seconds, date aperture, ridged hands, automatic cal 355 bumper movement, serial no 14940183, stainless steel case, ref 2757-6SC, associated winder,33mm wide, c.1954
Omega - a vintage 1940s automatic bumper wristwatch, two tone white and silver dial, alternating Arabic numerals and arrow baton markers, inner seconds track, gilt hands, black centre seconds, automatic bumper movement, serial No 10704572, 18ct gold case, stamped 750, case serial No 10797472, associated winder and expanding bracelet strap, case 32mm wide, c.1946
A Belle Époque labradorite, amethyst, enamel and gold minute repeating desk clock, by Cartier, circa 1908The rectangular case of four labradorite side panels, the back panel hinged opening to reveal movement, the circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fine rose-cut diamond arrow hands within a white and gold enamel bezel, the top and pedestal decorated with purple and green guilloché enamel with a cabochon amethyst push-piece, the white enamel edge decorated in gold laurel leaf pattern, the base decorated with green ropetwist enamel with white ribbons, dial signed Cartier London Paris, numbered 55167, movement signed Nocturne, numbered 1853, 7.0cm x 5.5cm x 4.8cm, fitted maker's travelling case with key
An Art-Deco Lapis lazuli, moonstone and diamond minute repeating desk clock, by Cartier, circa 1910The rectangular lapis lazuli case, with a sugarloaf cabochon moonstone push-piece and gold and enamel monogram on the top, the circular white dial with Arabic numerals and fine rose-cut diamond arrow hands, within a gold engraved bezel, dial signed Cartier, baseplate numbered 91883, movement signed Nocturne, 7.5cm x 5.3cm x 4.2cm, fitted maker's travel case
An Art deco agate, enamel and sapphire desk clock by Cartier, circa 1920The square-shaped agate case with shaped corners and bevelled edges applied with four cabochon sapphires, with a round silver guilloché enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced gold arrow hands, the black enamel bezel decorated with a gold laurel leaf border, dial signed Cartier, engraved on the case back '14th September 1920 Dunecht', caseback and stand numbered 512 7776, movement numbered 154231, 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 1.5cm
A pair of Art Deco jadeite and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930Each shield-shaped pendant set with an oval jadeite cabochon suspended from an arrow-shaped surmount via articulated chains, set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, jade untested, length 4.7cm, fitted case by Garrard & Co Ltd
A gold and diamond necklace and bangle, by Grima, 1986The torc necklace designed as a stylised arrow highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, the bangle with a brilliant-cut diamond accent, both mounted in textured 18 carat gold each with maker's mark AGLtd, London hallmark, European convention mark, diameters: necklace 13.5cm, bracelet 6.9cm
BAILEY, De Witt, Pattern Dates for British Ordinance Small Arms 1718-1783 (1997); BAILEY, De Witt, British Board of Ordnance Small Arms Contractors 1689-1840 (1999); BLACKMORE, Howard L., British Military Firearms 1650-1850 (1968); BROOKER Jr., R.E., British Military Pistols 1603-1888 (1978); DARLING, Anthony D., Red Coat and Brown Bess (1970); HARDING, D.F., Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856, Volumes I-IV (1997-1999); SKENNERTON, Ian D., The Broad Arrow (2001)
‡˜A 140 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOL BY LEPAGE A PARIS, MID-19TH CENTURY with etched twist barrel inlaid in gold with an arrow on top and a gold band at the breech and the muzzle, scroll-engraved box-lock action signed within a gold oval on the right and inscribed 'A Paris' on the left, folding trigger, and ivory butt (age cracks) 3.5 cm; 1 3/8 in barrel
A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SEA SERVICE PISTOL, CIRCA 1830 with tapering barrel fitted with stirrup ramrod beneath and struck with Ordnance marks at the breech, stepped lock with bolt safety-catch, stamped 'Tower' on the tail, with 'GR' crowned and broad arrow, regulation stock stamped with Ordnance mark (small cracks, belt hook removed), and regulation brass mounts 15.5 cm; 6 1/8 in barrel
A George III silver mounted carved coconut cup Robert Hennell, London 1827, the coconut carved with three ovals of plants, basket of flowers, parted curtains with heart pierced by arrow on a plinth, silver gilt liner, cast leaf border, the cup supported by bold birds on monopod legs with claw foot, concave triangular base, scroll shell feet (Dimensions: Height: 13.75oz, weighable silver: 14.7oz)(Height: 13.75oz, weighable silver: 14.7oz)Condition report: Overall in good order, no duty mark to base but is present on liner, shell no cracks, generally good
A recent Murano glass chandelier or shade, set with tubular red glass sections, on an arrow shaped centre section with entwined metal fastening and circular hook top, approx. 87cm H, 82cm Dia. at the widest point. This item has been photographed in situ at the property and has diligently been taken apart and brought to the saleroom, it is currently in unmade condition and will require attentive work to reassemble. Buyer be aware careful movement is necessary.
Three keyless winding open faced pocket watches one military with white subsidiary dial and Arabic numerals, gold hands, black dial and case back marked with ministry broad arrow and 'GS/TP S 047742', one Dongola pair cased and one Prima silver, largest case diameter 50mm together with a gold plated double Albert.
Doxa WWI Royal Flying Corps Mark V keyless winding open faced cockpit or pocket watch with subsidiary seconds dial, gold hands, white Arabic numerals, black dial marked '30 Hour Non Luminous Mark V B.E.7066' signed movement and case back marked with 'A' over ministry broad arrow, case diameter 52mm, serial number 1223789.
Omega gentleman's British military RAF pilot's wristwatch with luminous hands, railroad minute track, ministry broad arrow marked black dial, stainless steel case marked to the back '6645 101000 6B/542 6916/53' below ministry broad arrow and signed 17 jewel calibre 283 movement, on black leather strap, case diameter 37mm, serial number 13067999.
Smiths W10 gentleman's military wristwatch with luminous steel hands, luminous hour markers, white Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, ministry arrow to the black face, stainless steel case marked to the back W10/6645-99-961-4045 0729/67 around ministry broad arrow and gilt 17 jewel calibre 60466E movement, case diameter 34mm
Rolex - a gentleman's GMT Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master wrist watch with "Pepsi" bezel, 30mm black dial with luminous dot markers, Mercedes hands, batons at 6 and 9, triangle at 12, centre seconds hand, 24 hour red arrow hand, date aperture with cyclops glass, two tone Pepsi bezel, blue at top and red lower half, with white arabic numerals in increments of two, protected screw down crown to a 40mm stainless steel case, fitted with a steel Jubilee five piece bracelet with Rolex deployment clasp, no box or paperwork, the watch was purchased approximately 20 years ago and has been in the same hands ever since, the watch is running at present time although no guarantee is given.

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