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Lot 531
Quintus Horatius Flaccus: Ex Fide Auctoritate Veterum Codicum, Summo Quam Fieri Potuit Studio, Emendatus, Variifisque Lectionibus, Scholiisque Ad Maginem Appositis Perpolitus Ac Illustratus. 1567 12mo 19th century Silius Italicus: De Securdo Bell Punico. 1620 16mo Title within engraved historiated border. Disbound. * Manuscript notes in a 16th century hand on the verso of the rear end paper together with a signature
Lot 372
An early 19th Century rosewood cased timepiece by Perrin of Paris, the eight day movement striking to bell and white enamelled dial with Roman numerals having two inset white metal medallions beneath the dial, one inscribed ‘Fortune Adverse Mars, 1814’ the other ‘Sejour a L`ile D`Elbe, 1815’, the rectangular case with ebony string inlay and with applied cameo above the dial (an addition), the platform base with applied metal panel painted ‘Fortune Adverse Mars’, on bracket feet, 16’ high
Lot 375
A late 18th Century longcase clock by W Fothergill, Knaresborough, the arched floral painted dial having thirty hour movement striking to bell with date aperture and gilt scrolling spandrels, in oak and mahogany cross banded case with gilded finials, arched pediment with blind fretwork frieze on columns, arched trunk door flanked to either side by quarter columns on panelled base and bracket feet, 92’ high
Lot 530
Two boxes of various antiquarian books to include "Poems of Edgar Alan Poe" published George Bell & Son 1909 with illustrations by W. Heath Robinson, D.G. ROSETTI "The House of Life" published Arthur L. Humphries 1912, "Lytton`s Works" published George Routledge & Sons 1889, JOHN RUSKIN "Mornings in Florence" published Bernard Tauchnitz, Leipzig 1907, and various other leather and/or tooled bound volumes
Lot 1078
A FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND MARBLE CLOCK the drum cased movement signed on the enamelled dial FENE and painted with swags, striking on a bell, on turned pedestal beside the figure of Cupid, and rectangular base with swags and paterae, 45cm h, late 19th c Gilding worn in places, bright in others, the movement in running order, sold without warranty
Lot 338
A quantity of ornamental ceramics and metalware, including Staffordshire cottage pastille burner (af), Continental porcelain figurine, brass bell and fish ashtray, Radford oval dish, Spode Velamour wall pocket, pair of plates by AE Gray & Co, five pieces of red and white transfer printed china including Mason`s Vista, plate bust of a female etc.
Lot 441
A Victorian green glass vase, painted in enamels in the style of Mary Gregory, height 13cm, a similar perfume bottle with white metal screw top, height 11cm and a set of three clear glass perfume bottles with similar decoration (each af), a crystal bell and a paperweight in the form of an apple (7).
Lot 96
A gentleman`s stainless steel backed Seiko S2 quartz wristwatch with baton markers and date aperture; a gentleman`s stainless steel Seiko automatic seventeen jewel wristwatch with Roman quarter numerals, baton markers and day/date apertures; a gentleman`s stainless steel Seiko 5 automatic wristwatch head with baton markers and day/date apertures; a gentleman`s stainless steel backed Seiko Bell-Matic seventeen jewel wristwatch with baton markers and day/date apertures; a lady`s stainless steel backed Seiko quartz wristwatch with baton markers; and a lady`s stainless steel backed Seiko Hi-Beat automatic seventeen jewel wristwatch with baton markers and date aperture (6)
Lot 394
A 19th Century French white marble and ormolu mounted portico clock, the case with tapered columns on a plinth and having applied rosettes, floral and foliate decoration and urn finials, the movement striking on a bell with convex white enamel dial, and having sunburst bob to the pendulum. Height 40cms.
Lot 243
VARIOUS OWNERS Captain Matthew Benson Harrison, Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry Cavalry, circa 1851-66 AN OFFICER`S LIGHT DRAGOON PATTERN `BELL TOP` SHAKO, SABRETACHE, POUCH AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF THE WESTMORELAND AND CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY CAVALRY, CIRCA 1851-66 the shako with body of black felted material with a crown, front peak and false back peak of black patent leather (all crazed); the crown encircled by a band of silver lace 1â…ž inches wide and the base encircled by another ½ inch wide, the front and back peaks edged with bands of silver lace ½ inch wide; a boss, cords and lines of silver round-cord, the lines terminating in acorns of woven silver wire; below the boss, on a silver lace cockade, a regimental badge comprising, in struck gilt metal repoussé, the Royal Cypher VR within a strap-and-buckle bearing the title WESTMORELAND & CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY and surmounted by a monarchial crown, the gilt metal centre mounted upon a multi-rayed white metal star; white metal lion`s mask chin-chain bosses and a white metal chin-chain of overlapping links sewn to a leather strap; with a white leather and crimson silk head-band and a (loose) padded interior; separate gilt metal plume holder; generally good condition; 23cm; 9in high; 23.5cm; 9¼ in diameter of crown; THE SABRETACHE, with body and expanding pouch of black leather, the pouch secured with a loop and button; the front of black wool (some moth) with a border of silver lace 2 inches wide enclosing, in silver wire embroidery, the cypher WCYC beneath a monarchial crown in gold and silver wire embroidery and coloured fabric; three white metal suspension loops; inside the pouch, the retailer`s label of `Andrews Helmet Maker &c to Her Majesty 9 PALL MALL`; generally good condition; 33cm; 13 in x 27.4cm; 10¾ in; THE POUCH, with body covered in crimson leather, the white metal frontal flap having an engraved border of oak-leaves enclosing, in gilt metal, the applied cypher WCYC beneath a monarchial crown; on the front of the pouch body, the retailer`s label of `Andrews Helmet Maker &c to Her Majesty 9 PALL MALL`; generally good condition; frontal flap 6.5cm; 2½ x 17cm; 6¾ in; and MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, comprising a pair of gentleman`s white doeskin gloves with two buttons at each wrist; the white metal regimental medal of the Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry Cavalry fitted with a flat white metal bar suspender and contained in a box bearing the date 1857 on the lid; a bronze medal of the `National Rifle Association 1860` fitted with a German silver bar suspender; a single instep-chain from a field spur; generally good condition, the gloves appearing unworn. Matthew Benson Harrison (1824-1879) was the eldest son of Benson Harrison of Greenbank, Westmoreland and his second wife, Dorothy, née Wordsworth - second cousin to the poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850). He became lieutenant in the Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry Cavalry on 3rd May 1851 and was promoted captain on 6th September 1858, leaving the regiment in about 1866. A Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Westmoreland, he was High Sheriff for the county in 1860. He is shown, seated and in civilian clothes, in a group photograph of officers, and ex-officers, of the regiment taken in 1872 and reproduced in Bargett, C.: Better by far a Cumberland Hussar: a history of the Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry (Kirkby Stephen, 2001), p. 13; this photograph also appears in the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. XXXVIII (1960), p. 136, with a note on those depicted in Vol. XXXIX (1961), p. 105.
Lot 283
Private Press Printing Oxford Guild of Printers & Stichting Drukwerk, Printing in Oxford and Leiden, A Joint Project .., 1990, 17 booklets plus index pamphlet, marbled double slipcase; Delittle 1888-1988 .., 1988, Alembic Press, numbered ltd. edition, folding plates, quarter cloth; Lieberman (J.Ben), The Liberty Bell on the Kelmscott Goudy Press, 1996, numbered ltd. edition, quarter cloth; with a large quantity of Private Press books, miniatures and pamphlets
Lot 267
GOOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID SERPENTINE SERVING TABLE the shaped top above a frieze inlaid with fan motifs united by trailing bell flower swags, centred by one long drawer and raised on reeded turned tapered legs surmounted by paterae 229cm wide, 90cm high 82cm deep Provenance: Brockwood Park School, Hampshire.
Lot 276
REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID LONGCASE CLOCK CIRCA 1820 the white painted dial with subsidiary second and date dials, the 8-day movement striking on a bell, the arched hood with spire finials, above a conforming arched door and canted corners, raised on a plinth base 42cm wide, 220cm high Provenance: The Estate of the Late Dr W P Dallas Ross
Lot 277
WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY the brass dial inscribed `Joseph Windmills, Londini Fecit` with a subsidiary second dial and date aperture, with an 8-day bell striking movement, the hood with a moulded cornice and blind fret carved frieze, the feather banded case with pendulum window and raised on a moulded plinth base 47cm wide, 208cm high, 26cm deep Note: This clock is listed in a Maple & Co. inventory of the family`s London home on Grosvenor Square, carried out in February 1916.
Lot 451
GEORGE II WALNUT TABLE CLOCK ROBERT SMITH, MID 18TH CENTURY the gilt dial signed Robert Smith, London, with silvered chapter ring and date aperture, the twin train fusee movement with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the foliate engraved back plate signed Robert Smith, London Fecit, the domed case with a lacquered brass handle and pierced sound frets, raised on a moulded plinth base 29cm wide, 40cm high, 18cm deep Provenance: Kinnaird Estate, Dunkeld, Perthshire
Lot 87
A Chinese white metal and bone baby`s rattle with teether, the rattle in the form of a Western lady with bamboo parasol with hanging bell, 17cm (6 3/4in), together with a white metal sacred heart form vinaigrette with hinged cover, a folding chatelaine monogram stamp and a Chinese white metal hanging charm
Lot 128
A 20th century ceramic pitcher designed and decorated by Duncan Grant, decorated with naked boys enjoying a bacchanalia, one of them forming the handle, probably made by either Roger Fry at the Omega Workshops or by Quentin Bell, 26cm (10in) high. Provenance: given by Duncan Grant to Patrick Trevor-Roper in lieu of rent; thence by gift.
Lot 416
A late 17th century style brass and iron bell topped lantern wall clock, with hook and spike fixings, the dial marked out in Roman numerals with calendar aperture at 6 o`clock and bearing the name `Archer, Stow`, 41cm (16in) high. G. H. Baillie records a Richard Archer working in Stow in 1799
Lot 53
"The Story of the Royal Army Service Corps 1939-49", published under the direction of the Institution of the Royal Army Service Corps by G. Bell and Sons, 1955, numerous maps and illustrations, blue cloth, gilt titles, d-j not price clipped Drew, Sir Robert "Commissioned Officers in the Medical Services of the British Army 1660-1960", volume 2, Roll of Officers in the Royal Army Medical Corps 1898-1960, London, The Wellcome Historical Medical Library 1968, blue cloth and Lawrence, T.E. "Seven Pillars of Wisdom", brown cloth (3)
Lot 72
A large quantity of books relating to Militaria including:- Henry, Mike DFC "Air Gunner", signed and inscribed by the author, paperback Bell, Ian "And Strength was Given", privately published by Mr Ian Bell, signed and inscribed by the author, Layer, George "He tried to serve his Country Well", Edelweiss Publications 1995, signed by the author, Roper, Stanley E.G. "Beneath the Surface, Merlin Books, 1991, signed and inscribed by the author, Skinner, Reverend Leslie "The Man who worked on Sunday`s", a personal war diary 8th Armoured Brigade, attached to Sherwood Rangers (Notts) Yeomanry Regiment, signed by the author Bell, Ian "No Place to Hide", Minerva Press 1998, signed and inscribed by the author and various other signed and other volumes (1 box)
Lot 249
Collection of twelve early 19th century hand-coloured etchings, unframed by James Gillray, including "The Pigs Pofseffed", "Le Diable", "Boiteux", company shocked at a lady getting up to ring the bell, "The Reception in Holland, together with others by Argus - "The New Minister", "Scotch Harry on his Fast Trotter" as well as other political satire prints
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