Mary Alice Swan - daughter of John Macallan Swan and Mary Ann Rankin, a hand written and signed letter, a New Year's note with ink sketch of a finch and a smaller calling card signed note (3) We believe that the 'Lallie' referred to in the following is Helen Ionides, the daughter of Constantine Alexander IonidesThey read:Dec 4th, 3 Acacia Road St Johns Wood NW, Dear Lallie Many thanks for the lovely mandarin necklace, it is too good of you to give me such a treasure for my little collection and all the family admire them greatly. It is good to think the Chinese hand has not lost its cunning, for the work is truly beautiful. We are still living in twilight. I feel like the poor cock on the ship in the artic regions who was plugged by the perpetual darkness, he got so depressed by always crowing at he streak of dawn that never dawned, that he eventually flew into the sea to end his troubles, which sad ending I always think spoils the story. Father sends his love, so do we all, but father desires special mention. We yours affectionately Mary A Swan And:3 Acacia Road St Johns Wood NW, To Lallie May 1912 bring to you all joy and happiness. MAS (The letter is embellished with an ink sketch of a finch and highlighted with gilt)And:3 Acacia Road St johns Wood - Tuesday, Dear Miss Ionidies I hope your cold is now quite well and that you and your sister will at last be able to come to the zoo with us. Can you both come at 1:30 on Sunday 18th (the Sunday after Whit Sun). There is a most fascinating baby bear, a new arrival, also two baby leopards. I do hope you will be able to come this time. With love from mother and myself, yours affectionately Mary A *Swan signed as a sketch of a Swan and sketch of a bear eating from a pot of honey
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A George V silver strainer, Sheffield 1914, 13cm, with a silver and mother of pearl folding fruit knife, Sheffield 1932 (2) CONDITION REPORT: Strainer- Generally good but does bear a dent approx 1cm and some small little surface nicks. Fruit knife- Blade tarnished and slightly thin. Hallmarks legible. Handle appears good.
A Lalique frosted crystal glass model of a circus bear, standing upon a ball decorated with stars, etched Lalique France verso, h.8cm; together with a Lalique frosted crystal glass model of a kingfisher, perched on circular base, etched Lalique France to base rear, h.7.5cm, each in original boxes (2) Condition Report / Extra Information No apparent faults.
Charles Horner - Two Art Nouveau silver hat-pins, one set with faceted amethyst and marked for Chester 1909, length 28cm, the other set with faceted citrine and marked Chester 1911 (break to stem), length 14cm; together with a 9ct gold Art Nouveau hat-pin; a pair of silver terminal hat-pins modelled as standing bear within a half moon, Birmingham 1909, maker Pearce & Thompson; and one other flower set hat-pin, stamped silver (6) Condition Report / Extra Information Lengths are as follows; pair - 27.5cm, gold - 21.5cm, amethyst set - 28.5cm, flowerhead - 22cm.Citrine stone with some small nibbles.Amethyst stone with some nibbles and one chip approx 3mm.
An Austrian Art Deco patinated bronze table lamp, having a tinted orange dome shade, the tree-trunk column issuing two branches with seated boy staring down at a brown bear, to integral veined marble base, h.42cm Condition Report / Extra Information Glass shade with nibbled losses to underside edge and some surface grubbiness.Leaf cast border with drilled central affixing hole.Seated boy is lacking arms.General patina/age wear throughout.
Hans Wegner (1940-2007) - An AP19 'Papa Bear' chair, otherwise known as a bamsestol, designed 1951, this example early 1960s, rosewood framed, blue fabric buttonback upholstered, and raised on turned supports, w.91cm.Footnote: Vendor informs us that this chair was bought in Denmark circa 1963, originally upholstered in green wool and later re-upholstered in the mid-1980s with the current wool recommended by the original manufacturer. CITES Article 10: No.572218/01 Condition Report / Extra Information Frame good, structurally very stable and stands well.Colour of rosewood is good and original.Fabric complete but well worn, especially to seat cover.Webbed seat good and taut.Seat cushion slightly flat (stuffing may require replacing).No makers mark but with excellent provenance as stated in the lot description.
Rupert Bear - collection of memorabilia, promotional and souvenir items including framed LP picture disc, 45rpm record, unused writing and colouring sets, postage stamps, pre-recorded video tapes, tins, badges, figures, Silver Scenes miniatures, jig-saw, eleven Lledo die-cast models in the Rupert Collection, boxed, an Ovation rubber Rupert in an aeroplane and four other Rupert figures etc.
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