Let's Pretend! by Enid Blyton published by Thomas Nelson, illustrated by Bennington Angrave, 16 full page colour plates in lovely bright clean condition, book is missing part of cloth cover and spine but still retains 60%+ of dust jacket (please see images) no date but presumed 1928 with one prize presentation book plate from 1933 by Lady Hays in front, The Play's The Thing! by Enid Blyton with 24 full page drawings by Alfred E Bestall (Rupert The Bear illustrator) in nice clean bright condition, green cloth covers are aged (see photos), Plays for Older Children by Enid Blyton, illustrations by Alfred E Bestall with dust wrapper (see images). (3)
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Approx. 100 vintage children's books; The Animals' Merry Christmas by Richard Scarry 1950 with Santa pop up intact, several Little Golden Books and Golden Pleasure Books including Lassie and the Big Clean-up Day, Prayers for Children 1942, Rudolph, Smokey The Bear, Hymns 1947, Dogs, Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Peter Rabbit, Hansel and Gretel, The Road Runner, , Bugs Bunny's Birthday 1949, plus Timothy's Book of Trains, Book of Ships x2, Book of Farming, Book of Aircraft and Space Book, Peter Puffer's Fun Book, several Collins Wonder Books, Jack and Jill's Second Play Book, small books published by Dean 1960s including Wizards Car, Little Poppet, Podge and Pom, The Happy Little Helicopter, Pussikins and Puppikins, 12 American Peter Rabbit books, 4 first edition John and Jennifer Books from 1940s and 1950s by Gee Denes in dust jackets.
Approx 100 Children's annuals associated with television shows, including Huckleberry Hounds, Camberwick Green, Trumpton, Top Cat, Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, Hanna Barbera, The Magic Roundabout, BBC, Listen with Mother, Mickey Murphy's ABC, Andy Pandy, Clangers, Whirligig, Popeye, Teddy Edward, Pinky and Perky, Basel Brush, Dougel, Tich and Quackers, Deputy Dawg, Pixie, Dixie and Mr. Jinks etc. All in clean condition.
James Gillray (British, 1756-1815)A Bear and his Leader; Fortune-Hunting; Pandora Opening Her Box (BM 10566; BM 10301; BM 11219) Etching and aquatint with hand-colouring, 1806, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with trimmed margins within the platemark, 245 x 346mm (9 5/8 x 13 5/8in)(SH)(unframed); together with 'Fortune-Hunting' (BM 10301), etching with hand-colouring, 1804, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with margins, 255 x 379mm (10 x 14 7/8in)(PL)(unframed); together with 'Pandora Opening Her Box' (BM 11219), etching with hand-colouring, 1809, on wove, published by H. Humphrey, London, with margins, 361 x 260mm (14 1/4 x 10 1/4in)(PL)(unframed)(3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two early nineteenth century blue and white transfer-printed pearlware dinner plates, c. 1810-20. To include: a Spode Indian Sporting series Death of the Bear plate and a Rogers Elephant pattern plate. Both: 25 cm wide. (2)Condition: Small filled rim chip to the Elephant plate. Provenance: From a private collection.
A group of early nineteenth century blue and white transfer-printed plates Spode Indian Sporting series pieces, c.1810. To include: a Common Wolf Trap side plate (Copeland & Garrett), a Chase After a Wolf pattern soup dish and a Death of the Bear pattern plate. 21 - 25 cm wide. (3)Condition: Restored rim chip to the bear plate. Provenance: From the Jenkins Collection.
Two English steel fenders, mid-18th century, each of serpentine design, pierced with galleries of scrolls and lozenges respectively, the largest example 93cm wideCondition Report: Both fenders bear the expected knock, marks, scratches and dents consistent with age and use. Some oxidisation to surfaces. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare German gilt bronze alloy model of a giraffe, possibly 17th century, likely Augsburg or Nuremberg, the animal portrayed with a turned neck and stylised features, 18.5cm highThe present bronze is possibly an early rendition of a giraffe as viewed by European craftsmen. The sloped back, buckled hind legs and elongated face may not have derived from a first-hand encounter with the exotic animal, but instead bear distinct similarities to prints of giraffes that circulated at the time.A direct influence may have been the Icones, by 16th century Swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner, which includes an illustration of a giraffe in an almost identical pose and with similarly pointed features.Exotic animals provided popular subject matter for bronziers and silver smiths in 16th and 17th century Southern Germany, where they were not only seen as collectible curiosities but also used as table ornaments. A well-known example of this tradition is the silver ostrich by Elias Zorer in the Wallace Collection, whose stylised and elongated features share a similar visual language to the present bronze.Condition Report: The giraffe bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.There are some areas of loss and wear to the gilding, including to the face and feet. Some dark parts to gilding in the shape of 'drips', to the belly and right haunch. The gilding is quite lustrous and 'oily' overall. The giraffe appears to have been cast in two halves and there is a join running along the belly and back, and up to the neck. The hind legs are quite strongly buckled which is likely the design, though there may possibly have been some bending or damage (if this is the case it is not at all apparent). Overall this unusual and fascinating bronze is in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks, circa 1815, each foliate cast nozzle raised on a dolphin stem, 18.5cm highCondition Report: These sticks bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The dolphins have a rich brown patina.Aside from slight bending to interior of drip pans, slight wear to edges of gilding and some blu-tac residue inside the nozzles (which could of course be easily cleaned), these are in satisfactory condition overall.Please note that these are also iron-weighted to the underside. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of English brass casters, circa 1720, of silver form, each with toupie finial and waisted circular foot, 23cm highPlease see Peter Cameron, "Anthony Christian and the French Plating Trade in Eighteenth-Century London", Antique Metalware Society Journal, Volume 20, 2012, for discussion of a similar example. Condition Report: The casters bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use, some slight rubbing and wear to the gilding particularly to the finials.One of the finials has a different bolt to the underside of the cover, and may have been re-fastened. Both with slight verdigris oxidisation to the interior of the cover.One with tiny firing irregularity to underside of foot. Some slight irregularity to the rim edge, possibly from wear.The covers are separate pieces.The tops are quite well fitted, they slot together into the bodies with a small click.Condition Report Disclaimer
Bryant (Louise) Six Red Months in Russia, An Observer's Account of Russia before and during the Proletarian Dictatorship. 8vo N. York 1918. First Edn., Dedicated 'to that beloved vagabond John Reed' and inscribed by the author on hf. title, "For Jack," [her husband.] Illus, end papers, orig. red cloth covers. Scarce. * Included with this lot are 2 original postcard photographs of the Russian socialist Catherine Breshkovsy (1844 - 1934) "Grandmother of the Revolution," who survived four decades of imprisonment and Siberian exile, who was at last honoured by the 1917 Provisional (Anti-Bolshevist) government, and who lived to the age of ninety. Both cards bear messages written by her. There is an extra original frontis to the book & a photograph of Louisa Bryant in Russia; France (Anatole) Thais, (English translation by E. Tristan). sm. 8vo L. & N. York [1902]. Original cloth, with the book label of William C. Bullitt, and inscribed, most probably by Louise, "John S. Reed and Louise Bryant, 43 Washington Square S. January 1916 New York City," and also includes a copy of Robert A. Rosenstone's book in paperback Romantic Revolutionary - a Biography of John Reed, Penguin 1982 (1st Edn. 1975) produced in time to capitalise on the success of "Reds", the 13th highest grossing film of 1981. A lot.
A BIG SLEUTH BEARMemoirs Of ParadiseMemoirs Of Paradise Artist - Gayani Ariyaratne - This bear has travelled thousands of miles to be in Birmingham. The artist drew inspiration from her childhood memories of growing up on 'paradise island', surrounded by colourful plants and flowers. The design illuminates flora and fauna and depicts the sun's role in helping nature to flourish. Gold and blue colours represent the ancient gold and sapphire trade between Birmingham and Sri Lanka. Gayani is an artist/floral designer/chef from Sri Lanka, living in the UK for twenty two years. Having established a cookery business (with artistic flair), she is currently writing her first book of Sri Lankan cooking and preparing for her first glass painting exhibition. Her exceptional quality glass designing skills are admired by many and are particularly popular in America and France.Funds raised from the sale of the bears at auction went towards Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity who fund life-changing initiatives to make a child’s stay in hospital that bit more bear-able.Purchased at the Big Sleuth 2017 auction by Fielding's Auctioneers in Birmingham. Height approx 64 inches.
A BIG SLEUTH BEARThe Sun Bear-neath The SeaThe Sun Bear-neath The Sea Artist - Emma Channell - The waters of the sun bear's South Asian home are known for their incredible marine biodiversity and wildlife. Just as the bear's habitat is at risk from deforestation, many of these incredible creatures are under threat from coral bleaching, believed to be caused by climate change. This design celebrates their beauty, whilst spotlighting their plight. Emma has a degree in Illustration from Aberystwyth University, and is currently based in Birmingham. She continues to practise in this field, working in a variety of media, and specialising in book illustrationFunds raised from the sale of the bears at auction went towards Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity who fund life-changing initiatives to make a child’s stay in hospital that bit more bear-able.Purchased at the Big Sleuth 2017 auction by Fielding's Auctioneers in Birmingham. Height approx 64 inches.
Royal Crown Derby - Derby Posie pattern miniature tea set on tray comprising teacup & saucer, teapot, sugar bowl & cream jug; other miniatures including wash bowl & jug, milk churn, teapot & flat iron; Posie Paperweights 1991-1997 The Spaniel Limited Edition of 1500, gold stopper; another paperweight Polar Bear
Books - a The Pilgrims Progress & other Works of John Bunyan, Adams & Co leather bound, brass fittings; Virtue's Household Physician Vols. I, II & III; Mr. Middleton's Garden Book, Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management ; Rupert the Bear Annuals 1958 & 73; Works of Robert Burns The Excelsior Edition; Little Pillows Frances Ridley Havergal; etc.
An early 20th century bowenite figure of a bear cub, probably by Fabergι, standing and with head forward, with rose-cut ruby eyes, 5.5cm long Provenance: Previously sold Sotheby's, Imperial & Royal Presents, 24.11.2008, ex lot 93 Exhibited: Munich, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergι Hofjuwelier de Zaren, 5.12.1986 - 22.2.1987, cat. no. 303 Munich, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergι-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, 28.11.2003 - 12.04.2004, cat. no. 372 Literature: von Habsburg, G., Fabergι Hofjuwelier de Zaren, Munich, 1986, pp. 194-5 von Habsburg, G., Fabergι-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, Munich, 2003, p. 255
A pair of 18th Century Chelsea dishes with scrolling acanthus rims and central floral spray decoration, bear dark brown anchor mark to base, 22.5 cm diameter CONDITION REPORTS Plate 1 - some scratches to the floral paintwork, crazing to the glaze throughout. See images. Leaf painted over glaze imperfection to underside. Puce anchor mark to underside. Crazing to glaze throughout underside. Some minor frits to the extremities to the edge underside. Plate 2 - less in the way of crazing to the glaze of the top though with some signs of fritting to the edge and small chip. Some signs of surface scratching to the glaze. However to the underside more in the way of crazing and glaze imperfections. Puce anchor mark. See images for further detail.
A collection of ornamental china wares to include a USSR Lomonosov Elephant, approx 19 cm long, various Continental animal ornaments to include Bulldog, Bear, Lurcher, etc, a Beswick Pony and a painted tile tray depicting the Elizabeth II Coronation coach inscribed "June 2nd 1953", etc CONDITION REPORTS Beswick horse has had two of its legs off and re-seloptaped. Has had significant restoration to three legs as well as the ear / head. Crazing throughout. Heavy wear and tear conducive with being knocked off a shelf. See images for more detail.
Gary Hodges wildlife prints, including five limited edition prints signed in pencil by Gary Hodges; 'Crowning Glory' from a drawing of a Sable Antelope nr 104/750, approx 10.7 x10.7" dated 1998, 'Arabian Oryx' nr 55/77, approx 13.25 x 7.25" dated 1999, 'Butter Wouldn't Melt..' in memory of Bill Hodges from a drawing of a Cocker Spaniel nr 211/450, approx 12 x 8" dated 2002, 'Bracken' from a drawing of a Shetland Sheepdog nr 184/550, approx 11 x 11" dated 2002, and 'Queen of Diamonds' from a drawing of a Green Turtle nr 139/850,approx 11 x 6.5". Together with a range of signed cards and postcards; including two Polar Bear' signed in pencil postcards, four x'African Elephant and Calf' signed in pencil cards, signed in pencil card of tiger and cub, and 'Jaff' signed in pencil card. (13)
Two Gary Hodges limited edition prints, printed by NPL Prints, signed in pencil by Gary Hodges; 'Sleepyhead' from a drawing of a polar bear nr 703/995, approx 14.25 x 16.5" dated 1999, together with 'Sitting Pretty' from a drawing of a brown bear cub nr 196/1250, approx 12 x 9", mounted approx 20.5 x 16".
Five limited edition lithograph prints, pencil signed and numbered by David Dancey-Wood, published by Hawksbill Fine Art with certificates; 'On The Lookout' from an original pencil drawing of a meerkat nr 13/495, approx 6.25 x 15.25", 'Lazy Reflections' from an original pencil drawing of a hippo nr 39/495 approx 11.5 x 6", 'Sleepy' from an original drawing of a bear cub nr 160/495 8 x 8", 'Cotton Top' from an original pencil drawing of a Tamarin nr 236/295, approx 4.5 x 11.25", 'The Lazy Jester' from an original drawing of a hyena nr 16/495 approx 19 x 11". (5)
Steiff Jolly Golly & Bear 1996 Ltd Edition boxed Collectors set. Limited to 1,500 pieces and made exclusively for Dolly Land Teddy Bear Shop. Fully clothed black felt golly with fur hair and leather shoes together with a blonde mohair jointed teddy with growler and felt pads. Complete with certificate, in near mint co
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