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Lot 382
England & Wales. Hollar (Wenceslaus), The Kingdome of England & Principality of Wales, exactly describe with every Sheere & the small Townes in every one of them, in Six Mappes, Portable for every Mans Pocket..., Useful for all Commanders for Quarteringe of Souldiers & all forts of persons that would be informed, Where the Armies be; never so Commodiously drawne before this..., Described by one that travailed throughout the whole kingdom for its purpose, Sold by Thomas Jenner, 1644, printed title, six (complete) uncoloured engraved folding maps, a few maps with old folds strengthened on verso, map 6 (South East England) torn with the loss of the lower right corner of Kent & Essex, front endpaper with a manuscript monogram 'JR', contemporary calf, with gilt title to the spine, some wear and staining, binding size 220 x 115 mmQty: (1)NOTESR. W. Shirley. Early Printed Maps of the British Isles, 1477 - 1650, no. 537. The map is often referred to as 'The Quartermaster's Map' and is based upon Christopher Saxton's wall map. It was used widely during the English Civil War, particularly by the Parliamentarians with whom the publisher Thomas Jenner's sympathies lay. Jenner was a print and map seller who set up in business at the White Bear in Cornhill in about 1618. Until the impending Civil War Jenner was not known for cartographic material. Then in 1643, he published a revised edition of the 'Direction for the English Traviller' whose plates he had acquired from his printer Matthew Simmons. Jenner had timed his move perfectly. The demand for maps to help the large numbers of people moving about the country at the time of the Civil War was on the increase. The market for the little atlas clearly proved so great that he was emboldened to do more. He engaged the services of the noted engraver Wenceslaus Hollar to etch a reduction of Christopher Saxton's great wall map of 1583, thereby enabling his customers to have a more detailed and yet still portable map of England and Wales. Its success can be measured by how often it was re-printed - as many as fifteen different states, the last being in 1800 - however, its portability probably resulted in the destruction of most examples and complete copies such as this example are rare. This is a very rare example of the 1st state, variant 1b. The monogram is believed to be that of John Rushworth. Rushworth was a solicitor and was enrolled at Lincoln's Inn in 1640. After the outbreak of the Civil War, he acted as a messenger between Parliament and its committees at Oxford and York. As secretary to Sir Thomas Fairfax, general of the New Model Army, Rushworth was off considerable importance, and thereafter he was employed by the council of state and Parliament. Following the execution of Charles I in 1649, Rushworth became personal secretary to Oliver Cromwell. He began drafting plans for the abolition of the monarchy and the House of Lords, and the establishment of an English Republic under the leadership of Cromwell. When Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653, Rushworth was promoted to Registrar of the Court of Admiralty. At the Restoration, Rushworth made peace with Charles II and, although called to give information on the activities of the regicides, was not himself implicated. In 1667 he became secretary to the Lord Keeper and, later, agent to the colony of Massachusetts. Despite his many emoluments and an inherited estate, he fell into poverty, probably as a result of a combination of senility and alcoholism, and spent his last years in a lodging in the King’s Bench Prison, Southwark, where he died. A rare map with a remarkable historical provenance. I am grateful to Dr Robert Colley for his research into the monogram and its significance.
Lot 277
1812 NAPOLEON'S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN A pearlware jug, c.1812-15, printed in black and decorated in colours with two oval cartoons, to one side titled 'Russian Frenchman & Bear dancing a Scotch Reel', the other ' The Narrow Escape of Boney through a window', reserved on a yellow ground, the neck with a black band of foliage, some cracking, 14cm. Cf. David Drakard, Printed English Pottery, pls. 690 and 691. Provenance: ex Drakard collection, B55 PEP615.
Lot 282
NAPOLEON'S FAILED RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN A Pratt ware 'Bear Baiting' jug and cover, c.1813, the bear hugging a miniature Napoleon to his chest, depicted as the Corsican Monkey and wearing a hat titled 'Boney', the bear's collar inscribed 'Bon'parte and his Friend', chipping to the toes, 25cm. (2) A satire titled 'Boney and His Army in Winter Quarters' by Charles Williams (published by Walker in March 1807) depicts the Russian Bear carrying Boney away following the indecisive Battle of Eylau on 7th and 8th February 1807. Another titled 'The Bone of Contention or the English Bulldog and the Corsican Monkey' by Charles Williams (published by S W Fores on 14th June 1803) depicts Boney as the Corsican Monkey. Together these two caricatures may have served as inspiration for the potter in this portrayal of Napoleon following his disastrous Russian campaign.
Lot 462
APRIL 1831 REFORM A rare pearlware hexagonal lobed jug, c.1831, printed in purple to two sides with the scene of King William IV standing beside his throne in the House of Lords attended by numerous Peers as he prorogues Parliament, inscribed around the base 'The Bear Garden or a Regular Row at St Stephens!!!', restoration to the handle and spout, 18.3cm. On 22nd April 1831 the King attended the House of Lords and dissolved Parliament, thus paving the way for the general election held between 28th April and 1st June, at which the Whigs polled a majority of 136 over the Tories, giving the Whigs real power for the first time in many decades. The cartoon is after the satire by Sharpshooter, published by John Fairburn on 30th April 1831.
Lot 521
FREE TRADE A pair of Minton two-handled vases, c.1835, the urn-shaped bodies well painted with panels of flowers and fruits in the manner of Thomas Steele, between moulded leaf bands reserved on a pale peach ground, raised on cylindrical bases inscribed in black for free trade, unfettered commerce and unity of all nations, upon integral square plinths, restorations, 35cm. (2) Following the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars, the Corn Laws introduced tariffs and trade restrictions in 1815 in an effort to reduce money flowing out of the country. Between 1830 and 1841, with the Whigs largely in power, pressure was constantly being brought to bear for their repeal. Provenance: with Mercury Antiques, October 1995.
Lot 1120
A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE RECTANGULAR FOOTSTOOLS (2)On parcel gilt blue painted ‘X’ frame supports, 57cm wide; 46cm highCondition report: These are modern examples. The dust sheets also bear fire regulation labels. Some scuffing and to the gilding in a few areas, noticeably scuffs and wear to the feet and some areas of the legs, commensurate with some use and age. Very slight and minor shrinkage visible to the join at the central roundel to the x frame legs. Strucutrally solid. Upholstered seats in good order, relatively clean and ready to use.
Lot 1457
A SET OF TWELVE STERLING TEA PLATES AND ONE FURTHER STERLING TEA PLATE (13)The set of twelve each engraved with the initial 'D', diameter 16cm, the further tea plate engraved with the initial 'M', diameter 15cm, combined weight 1,318gmsCondition Report: Where an item is marked sterling it implies that it is 925/1000 silver standard. However, if it does not bear a British import mark it is treated as foreign wares. It is likely that the dishes are American and that the marks 'STERLING' are reliable. The initial 'D' is to the rim of twelve plates, the initial 'N' is to the centre of the single plate. The plates show signs of use, there are some dents and minor surface scratching throughout.
Lot 67
Miscellaneous items, including; A WWl Queen Mary Christmas gift tin, an onyx and cold painted bronze terrier ashtray, small leather case with 6 compacts, teddy bear, pewter pint mug, etcCondition report: Gift tin - several dents to lid and baseCompacts - generally okBear worn but completeMug - handle soldered back on
Lot 549
Twenty minor medals won by Cliff Bastin (later of Arsenal FC) in schools and youth levels of football between 1923-24 and 1926-27,sixteen medals in original boxes, engravings on the backs of the medals include Exeter SFA League 1923-24, silver; Exeter SFA Shield 1923-24, silver; VFL Tozer Cup W 1925-26; Exeter SFA League 1924-25, silver; Exeter SFA Shield 1924-25, silver; VFL Tozer Cup W 1925-26, silver; Exeter UKCTA Cup 1926, silver and VFL 1926-27 Winners Div III, silver; the other medals bear no engravings, sixteen medals are hallmarked silver and four are 9ct gold, boxes bear wear and damage, (20)
Lot 566
Czechoslovakia F.A. bronze medal plaque awarded to England's Arsenal striker Cliff Bastin for the international match played at Stadion Letna, Prague, 16th May 1934,of rectangular form, obverse with a footballer in relief and FA C.S.A.F. PRAHA 16.V.1934, reverse is blank, in original fitted case, 53 by 50mm., weight 62gr., both bear minor wearCzechoslovakia defeated England 2-1 in this end of season continental tour match. Fred Tilson scored England's only goal.
Lot 969
Navy, grey and white Tottenham Hotspur 2002 Worthington Cup Final tracksuit top, played in the Millennium Stadium on 24th February,quarter zipped with club crest and sponsor logo, embroidered WORTHINGTON CUP FINAL CARDIFF 2002, reverse with sponsor logos, two zipper pockets, size 44/46 UK, bear minor wearBlackburn Rovers defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1.
Lot 974
Paul Robinson signed Nike Airzoom football boots, worn during England's 2006 FIFA World Cup finals campaign,the blue and white coloured boots with Nike logo and printed AIRZOOM TOTAL 190111, each outer heal bearing the No.1, signed in black marker pen on the left boot, housed in a perspex case with engraved plaque ENGLAND GOLDKEEPER PAUL ROBINSON SIGNED BOOTS WORN DURING 2006 WORLD CUP FINALS, each bear wear and the perspex case has some damage and part missing from lower section in the reversePaul Robinson former England goalkeeper from 2003 to 2007, making 41 appearances. He played with Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.England were defeated by Portugal 3-1 on penalties in the quarter-finals.
Lot 992
1950 Brazil World Cup 'A Gazeta Ilustrada & Sportiva' commemorative magazine,196-page, with colour illustrated card cover, Portuguese language, featuring articles and images, advertisements and a folded pull-out page featuring the 13 teams in the tournament, each bear slight wear and discolouration, (2)
Lot 548
14th century AD. A silver signet ring, the hoop engraved with two side crosses, circular bezel engraved with a shield of arms, representing a bird with a crescent and surrounding illegible legend. See Bequest, F., Catalogue of the finger rings Early Christian, Byzantine, Teutonic, Mediaeval and later, London, 1912, no.252, for the typology. 1.54 grams, 23.06mm overall, 20.99mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. The use of a seal become more and more essential during the time when the majority of the population was illiterate; the use of the signet ring continued until after the fall of Rome in the West. With the establishment of heraldry, the armorial signet was generally adopted by all those entitled to bear arms. The inscription style seems to recall similar signet rings made in Italy or in the Achaean Greek Latin possessions. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price Very fine condition.
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