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Lot 917
SCARPA ANTONIO: (1752-1832) Italian Anatomist. Scarpa published a number of medical treatises widely respected. An interesting A.L.S., Scarpa, two pages, 4to, Pavia, 20th May 1799, to Dr. Morigi, in Italian. Scarpa writes to his colleague and states `Today is the first day I get up from bed after eight consecutive days with constant fever which have brought me to an extreme weakness. Spring changes my health, and the changes of weather of this year have been terrible for me. So I have not been able to enjoy our liberation because of my illness. Each time I think in the way the war has changed, everything seems a dream to me, a prodigy. Even the winners are amazed with such change…´ further saying `Germans don´t seem to be the same as they used to, with their determination and bravery. There was a huge cannon war shot, it was ours one, but now I think they will regret having made such damages to French, because if all goes well, which I hope will, in a few days-time the news will reach France. The Imperial Kingdoms have been occupied by the German..´ After reporting about war situation in Pavia, Scarpa makes very interesting scientific comments, stating `Two weeks ago I made two surgeries with the new medical needle in presence of all my students. I could learn all the advantages I was expecting about it, and both surgeries ended successfully, and the fact that the patients are walking up and down in the hospital confirms this.´ and continues reporting about the manufacture of such medical needles and their high cost, referring to other similar projects, like an English one with a needle with curve end, stating `You will notice on the drawing that the curve end of this needle is more accentuated than the one done by Bell´. Scarpa further on describes an aneurysm surgery he has recently performed with graft and ligature of the femoral artery. A very interesting content letter with historical and scientific information. With blank address leaf bearing a hole as a result of the removing of the seal. Some overall creasing, otherwise VG. £800-1200 A few years after, in 1805, when Napoleon was made King of Italy, he visited Pavia and inquired about Doctor Scarpa. As an act of homage to the great scientist, although questionable, the head of Scarpa was removed and exhibited in the Institute of Anatomy, and is still exhibited at the Museo per la storia dell'Università di Pavia.
Lot 310
An 18th Century drinking glass circa 1760 with an ogee bowl with basal fluting above a double series opaque twist stem with a twelve ply spiral outside a pair of tapes, raised to a conical foot, fault to the bowl, together with a further example circa 1780 with bell form bowl above a multiple series air twist stem and conical foot, tallest 16.5cm.
Lot 216
A fine French ormolu and porcelain mantle clock, late 19th Century in the Servres style, striking bell movement, with urn finial with ring handles to the top, above foliate decorated porcelain, oval set with eight small ruby stones, above porcelain panels decorated with figures and cherub, pineapple finials, scroll decoration, raised on ornate feet, stamped Leber to front panel, 49cm high
Lot 1347
A SUPERB QUALITY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH WHITE MARBLE AND GILDED ORMOLU CLOCK with eight day movement by LEPAUTE HGER DU ROI, with black and white circular enamel dial, striking on a single bell, the case with a semi clad female figure and cupid with fruiting vines, quiver, flaming torch. 19ins high, 16.5ins wide.
Lot 875
A GILDED METAL 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL designed by Otto Placzek, the obverse side with five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic Bell. The reverse with the Olympic Bell embossed with German Eagle holding Olympic Rings within five concentric circles, 7cm diameter
Lot 278
A George III Oak and Mahogany Inlaid Longcase Clock, the arched hood with swan neck pediment with brass finials and a shaped door raised upon low bracket feet, the painted dial inscribed Leadbeater Congleton, with moon phase movement and subsidiary seconds and date aperture, and with two train movement striking on a bell (no clock weights)
Lot 280
A George III Mahogany and Line Inlaid Longcase Clock, the arched hood with swan neck pediment and reeded pilasters above a rectangular door and conforming plinth base with bracket feet, a brass dial inscribed Moore Ipswich, the silvered chapter ring with Arabic and Roman numerals, two train movement striking on a bell
Lot 415
A quantity of Corgi, Great military Models, comprising Chieftain Tank 903, PzKpfw Tiger Mk I 900, German semi-track Hannomag Sdkfz 251/1 Rocket Launcher 907, M60A1 Medium Tank 902, Saladin Armoured Car 906, king Tiger Tank 904, SU100 Russian Tank Destroyer 905, and a Bell AH-1G Helicopter 920, together with a Corgi Firebase 'Nam M48-A3 'Patton' Tank-USMC (x 2), and an M151 A1 'Mutt' Utility Truck - US Army, all mint and boxed. (11)
Lot 200
Political Collection Three Letters and excellent signatures of three Members of Parliament and the Lords. 1. Independent. MARTIN BELL OBE known as 'The man in the white suit' stood as an independent and won the seat for Tatton 1997-2001 from Conservative Neil Hamilton. 2. Conservative. The Right Hon LORD TEBBITT CH PC Served in RAF 604 County of Middlesex Squadron flying Meteor & Vampire jets. BOAC pilot. Conservative MP for Chingford where he became known as 'The Chingford Skinhead.' 3. Labour. TAM DALYELL-11th Baronet Sir Thomas Dalyell of the Binns controversial and outspoken Scottish Labour Party Politician 1962-2005. (letter colourisation due to scanning only. All three letters in excellent condition). Good Condition
Lot 156
An Art Nouveau / Arts and Crafts style copper mounted light fitting with bell shaped frosted glass shade, together with a small wooden crate containing a collection of pieces for a metal framed hanging lustre with cut glass drops CONDITION REPORTS Art Nouveau style copper mounted light fitting : copper has signs of pitting and discolouration, otherwise has general wear conducive with age and use, glass has similar wear but appears to be sound, all needs a good clean, approx. 20 cm high x 17 cm wide, also appears to be a copper top and pulley carrier (see images for more details). crate is in need of repair - unknown if lustre complete.
Lot 117
A late 19thC French ornately cast and black painted, drum shaped, gilt metal ormolu cased mantel clock, featuring Diana the Huntress with a goat, on a deep block plinth and turned feet; the 8 day bell strike movement faced by a convex white enamel Roman dial 16.5''h on an oval mahogany plinth, under a glass dome
Lot 121
An early 19thC figured, ebony inlaid and crossbanded mahogany longcase clock with fan marquetry quadrant ornament, the round arched hood surmounted by three, lacquered brass, spreadeagle mounted orb finials, over a convex glazed window with a brass bezel, between reed carved, canted flanks and glazed side panels, the straight trunk with an arched, pendulum door and quadrant, stop-fluted pilasters, on a box base and stepped plinth; the twin bell strike movement faced by a convex, white painted Roman dial 92''h
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