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![Peking: The Camel Bell, [1936?] Oblong 8vo, 16 tipped-in photographs, laid-in papercut (partially incomplete) and 61 colour i](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaab4a07-72a1-4a32-90e4-ad9000bb169f/dee3fde9-ec2d-4d82-9168-ada400d01200/468x382.jpg)
Lot 221
Arnot, Hugo The History of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, 1788. 4to, engraved folding plan and 19 plates, some folding, contemporary tree calf, red morocco label, joints partly split; Allen, J. Romilly The Early Christian Monuments of Scotland. 1903. Thick large 4to, illustrations, plates, original black half morocco gilt, t.e.g., slightly rubbed, slightly faded; Kay, John A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings. 1843, 2 volumes, 8vo, engraved plates, contemporary blue half morocco, spines gilt, t.e.g.; Bell, George Day and Night in the Wynds of Edinburgh. 1849. 8vo, original wrappers bound in, maroon half morocco, rubbed; Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots An Historical Drama. Edinburgh, 1801. 8vo, contemporary calf, spine gilt, head of spine lightly rubbed; [Gambier, Captain] The Proceedings on the Trial of Captain G-------- for Crim. Con. with Ad----- l K....'s Lady. 1757. Second edition, 8vo, contemporary half calf, worn, library stamp largely deleted from title; Gerrald, Joseph The Trial of Joseph Gerrald... for Sedition. Edinburgh, [c. 1794], 12mo, contemporary half calf, joints split; Swarbreck, S.D. Sketches in Scotland. London, 1839. Folio, lithographed title-page and 24 lithographed plates, original cloth gilt, spine lacking, worn, plates with some soiling (9)
![[B., G..] The last advice of an old father, being a letter from a father in the country to his son in town. [Edinburgh: 1793](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaab4a07-72a1-4a32-90e4-ad9000bb169f/dd07eb87-f84f-4260-8957-ad9b00abed92/468x382.jpg)
Lot 45
[B., G..] The last advice of an old father, being a letter from a father in the country to his son in town. [Edinburgh: 1793.] First edition, 8vo, 16 pp.; [ESTC: 8 copies]; [Brown, William, of Aberdeen] Look before ye loup; or, a healin' sa' for the crackit crowns of country politicians, by Tom Thrum, an auld weaver. Edinburgh: printed in 1793. First edition,12mo, 40 pp.; [Anon.] Modern politics, or, the cat let out of the pock. A dialogue. Edinburgh: J. Simpson, 1793. First edition, 8vo; 16 pp., [ESTC 9 copies]; Young, John Essays on the following interesting subjects: viz. I. Government. II. Revolutions. III. The British constitution. IV. Kingly government. V. Parliamentary representation & reform. VI. Liberty and equality. VII. Taxation, and, IX. The present war, & the stagnation of credit as connected with it. Edinburgh: William Creech; and also by Brash and Reid (Glasgow), 1794. First edition, 8vo, collates: (4), 156 pp., half-title, [ESTC: N8396, 9 copies UK, 10 N. America; Kress B2873]; [Moodie, William] Political preaching: or the meditations of a well-meaning man. Glasgow: sold by Brash and Reid; and J. Dickson (Edinburgh), 1792, [ESTC 7 U.K. & 14 N. America +2 plus dups.]; [Incorporations of Merchants at Leith] [Caption title:] To the inhabitants of Scotland. The following resolutions which appeared in the name of a very respectable body of citizens, the merchants of Leith... [Edinburgh: 1792.] First edition, 8vo; 4 pp., ESTC: 10 copies; [Anon.] A serious expostulation with the lower orders of the people. N.p. (Edinburgh); n.d. (1792?). First edition, 12mo; 12 pp., [ESTC 12 copies, Kress B2613 (1793?); [Macneill, Hector] Scotland's skaith; or the history o' Will & Jean: an owre true tale. Edinburgh: P. Hill, & A. Guthrie; and sold by all the booksellers, 1795. Second edition, 8vo, 16 pp. [There were two editions, "with additional poems," in 1795, but the separate printings are all very uncommon; the ESTC does not seem to list a separate "first edition"]; [Anon.] A few plain questions to the working people of Scotland. . . . Prince one penny. N.p. (Edinburgh): 1792. Second edition, 8vo, 15 pp., half-title, [ESTC: 10 copies; Kress B2291]; [Anon.] Address congratulatory to the friends of government, by a burgher of Edinburgh. N.p. (Edinburgh?): n.d. (1793?). First edition, 8vo, 7 pp., [ESTC: 2 copies]; [Anon.] A speech delivered at the Jacobin Club, supposed in the Candlerigs of Glasgow. N.p. (Glasgow?): n.d. (1793). First edition, 8vo; 7 pp., [ESTC: 6 copies]; [Anon.] A letter to Mr. Hugh Bell, chairman of the convention of delegates. N.p. (Edinburgh?): n.d. (1792?). First edition, 8vo; 7 pp., [ESTC: 9 copies];) [Anon.] Ten minutes reflection on the late events in France. Recommended by a plain man to his fellow citizens. N.p. [London?]: 1792. 8vo; 14 pp., half-title present, and a blank leaf at the end, [despite the ESTC, this printing is presumably Scottish; ESTC 5 UK, 9 N. America; The ESTC lists 10 printings in all]; Ranby, John Short hints on a French invasion. London: printed for John Stockdale, 1794. First edition, 8vo; 14 pp. + a final leaf of ads., signed on the title-page, Sir Wm. Forbes, [ESTC: 7 U.K. & 7N. America, some copies have a further 8 pp. of Stockdale's advertisements; [Anon.] Three words on the war. Edinburgh: 1793. First edition, 8vo; 14 pp. [ESTC: 6 copies UK & 9. N. America; Kress S5439]; [Anon.] The first fruits of the French Revolution. N.p. (Edinburgh): n.d. (1793). 8vo; 18 pp. [One of three editions; the others have 20 pp. and 22 pp. The ESTC lists this as possibly printed in London in 1790, but that is undoubtedly wrong, as there are references in the text to events of September, 1792, ESTC 12 copies]; [Barbauld, Anna Letitia] Sins of government, sins of the nation. Or, a discourse for the fast, appointed on April 19, 1793. By a volunteer. London: printed for J. Johnson, 1793. 8vo; (4), 42 pp. + a final leaf of ads., fourth edition, half-title, [ESTC: 12 copies UK, 1 N. America]; Richmond, Charles Lennox, Duke of A letter from His Grace the Duke of Richmond to Lieutenant Colonel Sharman., London: J. Johnson, First edition, 8vo, 16 pp. [ESTC: 20 copies U.K. & 21 N. America +1 plus dups.]; [Callender, James Thomson] The political progress of Britain; or an impartial account of the principal abuses in the government of this country, from the Revolution in 1688. The whole tending to prove the ruinous consequences of the popular system of war and conquest... Part first [all published]. Edinburgh: printed for Robertson & Berry; and T. Kay (London), 1792. First edition, 8vo, 80 pp., [ESTC: 7 copies U.K., 8 N. America; Sabin 63795 (see also 10066)], title-page dust-soiled, contemporary half calf, broken; 2 pamphlets (not listed above) removed, bookplate of Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo
![An Explanation of the Eleven Resolves on the 5th of February last London: 1712. First edition, 4to, pp. [ii], 13; browned, an](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaab4a07-72a1-4a32-90e4-ad9000bb169f/2077f83c-82b7-41c4-bd85-ad9b00abee2c/468x382.jpg)
Lot 60
An Explanation of the Eleven Resolves on the 5th of February last London: 1712. First edition, 4to, pp. [ii], 13; browned, and cut close at top, affecting only a few page numbers; [Swift, Jonathan, part author ?] The reasons which induced her Majesty to create the Right Honourable Robert Harley, Esq., a peer of Great Britain. London: 1711. 4to, pp. 8, some browning around the edges, [Teerink lists this in the ‘doubtful’ section of his Swift bibliography: Teerink-Scouten 849]; Reflections upon a late scandalous and malicious pamphlet, entitul’d, The Shortest Way with the Dissenters. London: 1703. 4to, pp. iv, 28, small puncture in pp. 21-28, affecting a few letters; [James, Hugh] An answer to a late pamphlet, entitled the Experiment; or, The Shortest Way with the Dissenters exemplified. London: J. Morphew, 1707. First and only edition, 4to, pp. [vi], 46.; Haversham, John Thompson, Lord [Caption title:] The Lord Haversham's Speech in the House of Peers. [colophon:] London: B. Briggs, 1707. 4to, pp. 4., [ESTC, 6 copies]; An Answer to the Lord Haversham's Speech which he made in the House of Peers. London, 1707. 4to, [ESTC 4 copies only]; The Royal Gamsters [sic] or the old cards new shuffled. . [colophon:] London: printed by E. B. near Ludgate. [1706]. First edition, 4to, pp. 4, printed on poor quality paper, with catchword on p. 2 slightly trimmed, signs of folding on final page, [Foxon R308 records just the BL copy, and ESTC adds only one more, at the Clark Library]; The Journal of the Proceedings of the Lds Commissioners of both nations in the Treaty of Union, which began on the 16th of April 1706, and was concluded on the 22d of July following. Edinburgh: by order of the Parliament of Scotland, by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson … Reprinted at London for Andrew Bell … [1706]. First London edition, 4to, pp. 79, there are two variants: in this one the penultimate line on p. 3 ends ‘Nostrorum princi-‘ (as opposed to ‘nostrorum princi’); Wagstaffe. Thomas. The Case of Moderation and Occasional Communion... The second edition. London: printed by W.S. for R. Wilkin … 1706 , Second edition, 4to, pp. [iv], (4), 60; Wall, William. A Vindication of the Apostles, from a very false imputation laid on them. London: printed by E. P. for H. Bonwicke … 1705. First & only edition, 4to, pp. 39, [1] advertisements, early signature on the title-page of Hen. Pacey; [Lawton, Charlwood] Civil Comprehension, &c. In a letter to a friend. [colophon:] Sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster. 1705. First edition, 4to, pp. 8.; Burnet, Gilbert [Caption title:] The Bishop of Salisbury's Speech in the House of Lords upon the Bill against Occasional Conformity. [colophon:] London: printed for Ri. Chiswell … 1704. First edition, 4to, pp. 8.; A Collection of the Debates and Proceedings in Parliament, in 1694, and 1695. upon the inquiry into the late briberies and corrupt practices … London, printed in the year 1695. 4to, pp. iv, 63., [One of two editions: this one has an ‘Advertisement’ at the foot of p. 63. Wing E1281.]; A Dialogue between the King of France and the late King James, occasion’d by the death of the Queen. Written originally in French, at Paris. London, printed for Richard Baldwin … 1695. First and only edition, 4to, pp. [ii], 25; [Wing D1332A]; An Answer to the late K. James's Last Declaration, dated at St. Germains, April 17. S.N. 1693. London, printed for Richard Baldwin … 1693. 4to, pp. [iv], 40, last few leaves torn and slightly defective in the upper inside corner, [Wing D827C (formerly W1302)]; Burnet, Gilbert A Pastoral Letter... to the clergy of his diocess, concerning the oaths of allegiance and supremacy to K. William and Q. Mary. London: printed for J. Starkey; and Ric. Chiswell … 1689. First edition, 4to, pp. [iv], 29, [3] advertisements; 4to, contemporary panelled calf, lower board detached; with early MS contents list, spine lacks label, bookplate of Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo.
Lot 63
Records of the Convention of the Royal Burghs of Scotland 1295-1597; 1597-1614; 1615-1676; 1677-1711; 1711-38. Edinburgh: Convention of the Royal Burghs, 1866-85. 5 volumes, 4to, presentation set from the Convention of the Royal Burghs to the Marquis of Lothian, contemporary tree calf, crests on upper cover, spines gilt, green & brown morocco labels, g.e., a fine set; Campbell, Alexander A Journey from Edinburgh through Parts of North Britain. London, 1811. 2 volumes, 4to, sepia aquatint plates, contemporary blue half calf, spines gilt, rubbed; Skelton, John Mary Stuart. 1893. Large 4to, plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, spine gilt, t.e.g., original wrappers bound in; Morton, James The Monastic Annals of Teviotdale, or the History and Antiquities of the Abbeys of Jedburgh, Kelso, Melros, and Dryburgh. Edinburgh, 1832. 4to, engraved plates, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, plates (only) slightly dampstained or spotted; Bell, George Blackfriars' Wynd Analyzed. Edinburgh, 1850, 8vo, contemporary quarter morocco, rubbed; Forrest, George An Account of the History and Antiquities of St. Leonard's Edinburgh. Edinburgh, 1865, 8vo, 4 plates, 1 folding, contemporary calf, gilt crests on covers, slight spotting, head and base of spine worn (11)
Lot 172
Charles I (1625-1649), Patterns, Pattern Threepence, perhaps by E. Greene, in silver, mm. bell, crowned bust left, rose behind, rev. oval garnished shield, 1.24g/5h (DIG type 45; SCBI Brooker 1267, same dies; N 2679). Slightly irregular edge, otherwise fine or better, very rare £200-£260 --- Provenance: E. Bohr Collection, Part II, Bonhams Auction, 17 October 2006, lot 1374; J.R. Hulett Collection, Part XI, DNW Auction 158, 24-5 April 2019, lot 62
Lot 6
A COLLECTION OF JERRY LEE LEWIS LP RECORDS, to include four Sun recordings - London HA-5123, LP1045, SUN 1003 MONO and STEREO SUN 1004, together with a selection of Bill Haley & His Comets, Freddy Bell and The Bell Boys, Bobby Vee, Bobby Darin, The Big Bopper etc., Freddy Cannon and Little Richard etc. (31)
Lot 324
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK BY SAMUEL WATSON LONDON the brass month going movement with six turned and finned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, with an outside countwheel, the twelve inch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, signed 'Sam Watson London', with gilt boys and crown spandrels, the hood with a blind fret carved frieze, above a trunk door with book matched burr veneers 216.6cm high Provenance From a Private Cornish Country Estate. Catalogue Note See Britten's 'Old Clocks & Watches and their Makers': Samuel Watson, Coventry and London, horologist, is listed as active between 1649-1710, 'inventor curious piece of clockwork; a clock sold to Charles II, shows the rising and setting of the sun and many other motions.' He is credited with inventing the five-minute repeater.
Lot 327
A GEORGE II JAPANNED LONGCASE CLOCK BY JAMES JORDAN CHATHAM the brass eight day movement with five turned and finned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the twelve inch brass arched dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted centre engraved with a basket of flowers and birds, with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, signed 'Iam Iorden, Chatham', with gilt boys and crown spandrels, the arch with an engraved boss, the black and green lacquer case with gilt highlights decorated with chinoiserie scenes 254.5cm high
Lot 330
AN 18TH CENTURY EBONY BRACKET CLOCK BY CHRISTOPHER PINCHBECK LONDON the brass eight day movement with a verge escapement and a pull-quarter repeat, striking on six bells, the backplate engraved with scrolling leaves, birds and baskets of fruit, the brass seven inch arched dial with a silvered chapter ring, with Roman and Arabic numerals, with pierced blued steel handles, the matted centre with a faux bob pendulum and date aperture, with a signature cartouche, inscribed 'Chr Pinchbeck London', with gilt spandrels and strike/silent dial to the arch, the moulded case with a bell top and a brass handle, together with a first edition copy of 'Christopher Pinchbeck and his Family' by Rita Shenton, no.467 (2); 45.5cm high, 27.3cm wide Provenance Acquired by the current vendor's father from Henry Hall Antique Clocks, Westenham, Kent on 13th November 1985. Catalogue Note The Pinchbeck Family started as clockmakers under Christopher Pinchbeck (1670-1732). The family took their name from a small village in Lincolnshire. He was famous for his complicated astronomical-musical clocks and automata. He also invented a metal with the appearance of gold, known today as 'Pinchbeck metal'. His elder son, also called Christopher (d.1783), continued on his own and supplied George III with an astronomical clock, which is still in the Royal Collection.
Lot 331
λ A LATE REGENCY ROSEWOOD BRACKET CLOCK BY FRANKCOM & MOWAT BATH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY the brass eight day movement with an anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the circular painted dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Frankcom & Mowat Bath', the arched case with brass mounts, pierced fishscale panel sides and ring handles, on flattened bun feet 42.7cm high Catalogue Note Frankcom & Mowat are recorded as clockmakers working in Bath between 1810-1842.
Lot 361
A REGENCY MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING TABLE IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with a pair of 'D' ends and a central section on hinged gates, with two additional leaves, on turned and ribbed tapering legs and brass castors, one leaf inscribed in chalk 'Lady Bell' 74cm high, 125.1cm wide, 289cm long Provenance The Smith-Barry Family of Marbury Hall, Cheshire and Fota Island, County Cork and by descent. Dean's Farmhouse, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury.
Lot 335
A FRENCH GILT BRASS OVAL CARRIAGE CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY the brass eight day repeating movement with a platform lever escapement striking on a bell, with alarm, the backplate and case stamped '450', the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet type hands, with a subsidiary alarm dial, the floral engraved case with five bevelled glass panels 14.9cm high
Lot 157
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE IN THE MANNER OF PHILLIP BELL, C.1760 the drop-leaf top with pull-out supports with brass ring handles, above a plain frieze and chamfered legs united by an undertier with a moulded edge, on leather roller castors 69.5cm high, 54.7cm wide, 60.7cm deep
Lot 326
A WILLIAM AND MARY EBONY BRACKET CLOCK BY CHARLES HALSTED LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY the brass eight day movement with five turned and finned pillars and a verge escapement, striking the quarters on three bells and the hours on a separate bell, with pull-repeat, the backplate finely engraved with scrolling leaves and with a signature panel, inscribed 'Charle Halsted London', the brass seven inch square dial with a silvered chapter ring, with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed 'Char Halsted London', with a matted centre, with a false pendulum and date apertures, with scroll blued steel hands and cherub spandrels, the case with a pad top with a brass handle, with fret panels, on flattened bun feet 37cm high, 26cm wideProvenancePurchased by the vendor from Richard Barder Antique Clocks in 1992.From a Private Cornish Country Estate.Catalogue Note Charles Halstead, active between 1656-1705. He was apprenticed to the Clockmaker's Company in 1670 and was free in September 1677. He died in 1705.
Lot 348
DECORATIVE BINDINGS: Strickland (A), LIVES OF THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND, FROM THE NORMAN CONQUEST, 8 vols, full leather, gilt embossed decoration to covers and spines, gilt marbled endpapers, marbled block, engraved frontispieces with printed author's signature to vol I, engraved half title pages, engraved portrait plates throughout, George Bell And Sons, London 1885, with THE WORKS OF ALFRED TENNYSON, POET LAUREATE, 6 vols, blue full leather, gilt embossed decoration to covers and spines, marbled endpapers, gilt block, engraved frontispiece to vol I, Strahan & Co, London 1872 (14) (at fault)
Lot 789
An early 19th century mahogany cased eight day longcase clock by G Claridge, Chepstow, the arched hood with wrythen pilasters flanking the 33cm painted break arch dial, centred with a subsidiary second dial, date aperture and signed with the makers name, enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, the case with inlaid geometric ebony stringing, 223cm high, two weights and pendulum
Lot 771
A mid 19th century mahogany cased eight day longcase clock by Thomas Leadbeater, Wrexham, the 36cm painted break arch dial with moon phase and subsidiary second dial, signed with the makers name, the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, the mahogany case applied with satinwood cross banding and wrythen pilasters, raised upon bracket feet, 232cm high, two weights and pendulum
Lot 778
A late 19th century Aesthetic Movement clock signed J W Benson, the bronzed architectural case with a spire finial above a blue and white ceramic dome in the manner of Delft, the case with ring turned pilasters to each corner enclosing the conforming blue and white ceramic plaques, and encasing the 9cm silvered dial signed 'J W Benson, London', the two train movement stamped '11531' strikes on a saucer bell, the case raised on out swept scrolled feet, 34cm high, with pendulum
Lot 776
A Louis XVI style green boulle mantel clock, by Lay & Cherfils, mid to late 19th century, of typical waisted form, the 7cm white enamel dial applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed with the makers name and enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, the case with glazed panel and gilt metal appliques, 32cm high (at fault) Provenance; Llangedwyn HallCondition reportGeneral heavy tarnishing, some loss of fretwork to both sides of the clock along with some twisting/bending of the fretwork.Chips and hairline cracks to the enamel dial around the key apertures along with a chip at the bottom of the dial, 2cm long.Glazed panel later replaced with play in some of the appliques
Lot 786
A late 19th century French Japy Freres ormolu mantel clock, the lancet shaped clock case cast in relief with foliate scrolls and shells, enclosing the 8cm white dial applied with Roman numerals, the two train Japy Freres movement strikes on a saucer bell, raised upon integrated Greek key pattern feet, 24cm high, key and pendulum
Lot 51
A loaded silver three-branch candelabra by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1967, with bell shaped sconces and scrolling arms, set to a tapering stem upon stepped circular base, 20.8cm high, together with a pair of loaded silver candlesticks by Harrison Brothers & Howson Ltd, Birmingham 1992, each 19.1cm high (3)
Lot 698
An early 20th century silk/yarn winder by Goodbrand & Co, Stalybridge, the hexagonal pulley wheel with turned wooden handle below the brass gauge signed with the makers name, and a chiming bell, the brass and steel mechanism mounted upon a polished walnut plinth base, applied with a makers plaque, and raised upon turned ebonised feet, 75cm high
Lot 772
An early 19th century oak and mahogany cross banded eight day longcase clock by J Edwards Corwen, the 36cm painted break arch dial centred with a subsidiary second dial and signed with the makers name, the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, within an oak case applied with chevron banding and integrated quarter pilasters, upon a plinth base and bracket feet, 227cm high, two weights and pendulum
Lot 782
A George III oak and mahogany cross banded eight day longcase clock signed Fernall, Wrexham, the 33cm painted square dial, centred with a date aperture, subsidiary second dial and the makers name, the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, within a 'flat top' hood with reeded pilasters upon the case with a shaped door and conforming quarter pilasters, 207cm highCondition reportNo visible name stamped in backplate, 'cut out' to the back of the case indicate alterations and probable associated movement
Lot 163
A rhinestone encrusted bicycle customised by Bill Whitten for Sir Elton John and used on stageWith red and silver rhinestone detail to the inner rims of both wheels, mudguards and frame, the handlebars with two rhinestone encrusted mirrors with reflectors, a rhinestone encrusted bell and headlight, a horn, gold glittered handle grips with red streamer ends, a rhinestone encrusted front headlight and a red glittered Schwinn Sting-Ray Banana seat, 177cm wide, 124cm high (70in wide, 49in high) Footnotes:Provenance:Worn onstage by Elton John during his 1974 American tour.Christie's, South Kensington, 16 December 2014, lot 83.This rhinestone encrusted bicycle perfectly represents the flamboyance of Sir Elton John's stage costumes and persona, for which he is so famed and admired. It was used by Elton John on stage during his 1974 American tour as a part of his 'Bicycle John' costume. Today, the corresponding platform boots and costume, which is decorated with a bicycle bell, mudguards, reflectors and handlebar covers are in the collection of The Victoria and Albert Museum (accession no. S.231 to S.233&A-1977), having been donated by Sir Elton John himself. The bicycle was customised with diamantes for Sir Elton John by Bill Whitten (1944-2006), American costume designer to the stars. Interestingly, the platform boots preserved at the V&A are also encrusted with rhinestones to the soles and heels. Bill Whitten's contribution to the world of fashion within the music industry cannot be overestimated, for example, he famously designed the jewel encrusted white glove for Michael Jackson, which became an iconic feature of the singer's wardrobe.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 63
The Dalmore-12 year oldDistilled and bottled by Whyte & MacKay Distillers Ltd.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. Litre. Single malt, 43% volume The Dufftown-Glenlivet-10 year oldDistilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. Litre. Single malt, 43% volume The Edradour-10 year oldDistilled and bottled by Glenforres-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd., Edradour.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume Glen Deveron-12 year oldDistilled and bottled by William Lawson Distillers Ltd., MacDuff Distillery.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. 0.75 L. Single malt, 43% volume Glen Ord-12 year oldDistilled and bottled by John Dewar & Sons, Glen Ord Distillery.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volume Old Fettercairn-10 year oldDistilled and bottled by Fettercairn Distillers Company.Good labelling. Level: top shoulder. 70 cl. Single malt, 43% volume Inchgower-12 year oldDistilled and bottled by Arthur Bell & Sons plc.Good labelling. Level: top shoulder. 75 cl. Single malt, 40% volume Tamnavulin-Glenlivet-10 year oldDistilled and bottled by Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd.Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. 70 cl. Single malt, 40% volumeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 282
AN IRISH EBONISED MANTLE CLOCK, by Chancellor, Dublin, of arched shape, the body with lion mask ring carrying handles, enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, raised on bun feet. 40cm high, 24cm wideCondition Report: Overall good conditionTimber case with split and discoloured in some areasKey and winder presentOriginal movement, bell possibly replacedHas not been overwound, chime workingMovement comes to a stop soon after winding
Lot 22
A model of a live steam boat ' Borkum Emden 1901', the boat fitted with vertical live steam boiler lagged in wood with boiler bands, sight glass and steam pressure gauge. Lagged feed supply to vertical live steam engine. The model finished in red and white with fitted interior, fitted fenders and polished brass hand bell. The model comes together with its own stand. Approximate length 90cm. Width 25cm.
Lot 81
A well engineered 3 1/2 inch gauge model of 'Buffalo' a 2-8-0 Canadian Switcher tender locomotive No 8342, built to the design by Martin Evans and rebuilt by the late Mr Peter Dupen. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including water sight glass, steam pressure gauge, safety valve, regulator, lever operated fire doors and wheel direction control to cab. The chassis having Baker valve gear and piston valves, ratchet oiler system, fluted motion and water injector. Double bogie tender with rear mounted ladder. The model finished in black lined livery with fitted steps, handrails, lamp irons, mounted bell and spot light to smoke box door. Overall length 132cm.Past Boiler History: Perranporth & District Model Engineering Club, Boiler test certificate No 2706. Hydraulic test pressure 200 psi. Working pressure 100 psi. Certificate expired 6th of December 1980.Condition Report: The locomotive is approximately 80cm long, 20cm wide and 30cm highCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 269
Sixties EPs / 7" Singles, approximately one hundred and twenty 7" Singles and ten EPs, mainly from the Sixties with artists including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Hollies, The Planets, Symon & Pi, The Truth, Johnny Winter, John Lennon, George Harrison, Badfinger, The Iveys, Virgil Brothers, Bell Sounds, Doris Troy, John Barry, Herman's Hermits, Ivy League, Scaffold and more - various years and conditions
Lot 228
Progressive Rock LPs, twenty albums of mainly Progressive and Heavy Rock with artists comprising Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Yes, Genesis, Frank Zappa, Bell & Arc, Trol, ELP, Roxy Music, Graham Bond, Humble Pie, Uriah Heep, Derek & The Dominos, Camel and Kate Bush - various years and conditions
Lot 500
A Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain mounted eight-day mantel clock, retailed by Charles Frodsham, Paris, the case with female figure surmount amongst foliage and two porcelain panels beneath and beside the white enamel dial, fitted a twin-barrel movement, striking on a bell and on a serpentine giltwood base, complete with glass dome on an ebonised base, 59cm high CONDITION REPORT: There is no number to the dial, 6545 on the movement. Gilding rubbed in places especially to arm of figure, back also rubbed, panels good. Clock and serpentine stand maybe a marriage with dome and base. Not at present in working order and dome slightly chipped at base.
Lot 504
A French gilt metal eight-day mantel clock, the case with urn surmount, a figure of a dog beside a sleeping child, the steel dial with silk suspension striking on a bell, 36cm high CONDITION REPORT: Condition good although the case has some scratches acceptable wit age. Half hour strike on a bell which is off true. works intermittently, key.
Lot 303
An 18th century oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock, the arched moonphase dial inscribed ‘High Water at Bristol Key’, by Walborough and Thomas, fitted with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, enclosing eight-day four pillar movement striking on a bell, the hood with broken arch pediment, over a plain with lancet door, with pendulum and weights, dial 30cm wide, 215cm high Condition report: Rusting to dial hands and surface marks to dial. Splits and losses to plinth, cracking to veneer. Central finial loose and damaged but present. Top board of hood warped and lifting. Pendulum slightly bent.Dial 300mm wide, 420mm high. Additional photos added. The movement does not sit securely within the case with the hood door open.
Lot 314
A George III lacquered longcase clock, with an arched brass dial, with a silvered chapter ring with subsidiary seconds and calendar aperture, inscribed William Ray, Sudbury, with a eight-day movement and striking the hours on a bell, with a ball mounted hood, chinoiserie decorated trunk and door, with weights and pendulum, dial 11.5in., 243cm highCondition report: Case worn, and ball finials damaged. Dial and movement appears to have been cleaned.It appears to have originally been black, rather than a deep red or green. The case is structurally in a good order. There are losses/flaking sections to the lacquer. The seat board and case do not show obvious signs of adjustment, such as additional timbers, which suggests they may be original.
Lot 1008
Of Sir Edwin Landseer interest: Mounted stag’s skull and antlers, 88cm high x 80cm wideProvenance: by repute this was an artist’s model belonging to Landseer, gifted by him to Jacob Bell (5 March 1810 – 12 June 1859) founder of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. The model was then believed to have been in The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum until given to present owner
Lot 1924
Two Georgian wine glasses, circa 1750, the bell-shaped bowls above multi-spiral air twist stems, over conical feet, 15.75cm and 16cm highCondition report: One with a heavily scratched bowl, small chip to footrim, scratching and fleabites to footrim and rim. The other with a small footrim chip, scratching and fleabites to rim and footrim.
Lot 324
Pair late 1920s silver candles sticks in the Georgian style, with tapering columns and embossed bell and bow decoration, Corinthian column capital candle holders and separate sconces, on stepped square bases (London 1925). Maker M.S. All at approximately 28ozs (Unloaded). 31cm overall height.
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