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Click here to subscribe° ° [Rowlandson, Thomas; imitation of] - The Tour of Doctor Prosody, in Search of the Antique and Picturesque, through Scotland, the Hebrides, the Orkney and Shetland Isles, 1st edition, 8vo, in later fine dark blue and gilt morocco binding, with 20 hand-coloured aquatints by C. Williams and W. Read after Thomas Rowlandson, Matthew Iley, London; Bell and Bradfute, and W. Blackwood, Edinburgh and W. Turnbull. Glasgow, 1821
° ° Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice, A Novel [Standard Novels series , vol. XXX], 8vo, red morocco, with marbled boards, engraved frontispiece and vignette title by William Greatbach after Ferdinand Pickering, with letterpress title, all dated 1833, frontis and title damp stained, Richard Bentley, London; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; Cumming, Dublin and Galgnani, Paris, 1833.
A Diamond and onyx pendantDesigned as a bell, the cup is set with onyx with a diamond-set rim, clanger, bale and jump ring, mounted in 18ct gold, suspended from an 18ct gold belcher-link chain, length of pendant (inc. jump ring) ca. 2.3cm, length of chain ca. 39.5cm Condition Report: Diamonds: appear bright, lively and well-matched.Metal: with French import owl mark for 18ct gold. The chain with Italian registry mark for 18ct gold.In general with light wear.Total weight ca. 5.7gms.
Ca. 350-300 BC.A finely modelled pottery bell krater with a large, rounded body, a broad funnel rim, and twin upraised handles, all upon a flared, pedestal foot. This entire form is covered with hand-painted linear bands and horizontal registers of palmette motifs in hues of orange and cream. Size: 210mm x 180mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. 350-300 BC.A Daunian pottery krater with a flared rim and an inverted bell-shaped body. The vessel stands on a circular foot and features a pair of opposing handles at the shoulder, enabling easy handling and transportation. Decorative bands rendered in brownish hues adorn the body, together with vegetal tendrils and leaves which run around the krater’s shoulder.Size: 275mm x 250mm; Weight: 1.78kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; from a European Collection of Italic native pottery, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100-300.A matched pair of gold earrings, each of a hoop made of thin gold wire with attached spherical-shaped garnet beads to the upper end while dangling bell-shaped pendants hang freely from the lower portion. Size: 40mm x 10mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A finely modelled pottery krater with a large, inverted bell-shaped body with a broad rim. Two upraised handles are attached to the sides. The vessel stands upon a flared, pedestal foot. The decoration adorning its surface contains horizontal bands of laurel leaves at the top and a wave pattern at the bottom. Side A of the krater depicts the winged figure of Hypnos holding a trident and side B portrays a robed, standing female, probably representing the deceased. Size: L:290mm / W:290mm; 2.71kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A pottery bell krater featuring two lateral handles, a broad opening, and a circular foot. The surface is adorned with a black glaze and red-figure scenes. The obverse of the krater depicts a Dionysiac scene, illustrating two maenads and a satyr approaching one of them. Maenad to the right, is shown holding a thyrsus—a pole entwined with ivy and grapevines, topped with a pine cone. The reverse presents a portrayal of three youth figures dressed in classical attire, leaning on long staffs. Both scenes are bordered by a laurel wreath above and a meander band below. For a similar, please see The Walters Art Museum, Accession number: 48.74. Size: 300mm x 330mm; Weight: 2.74kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Ca. 1000-600 BC.A Luristan cast bronze cage bell that features delicate openwork and suspension loop for wearability. The bell stands on three protruding feet on the underside of the cage, and contains two ovoid stonse that allows one to shake it and hear a metallic sound. This charming pendant could have been attached to horse trappings, as the Luristan people were nomads that commonly ornamented their animals in bronze attachments and fittings. Size: 50mm x 35mm; Weight: 30g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market since the 1970s.
Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A beautiful red-figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A depicts a Dionysiac scene with satyrs and meanades. Side B features three young males clad in chlamydes. The scenes are framed by a wreath of laurel around the rim, and a maeander and chequer-pattern frieze below. For a similar, please see The British Museum, museum number 1772,0320.105. Size: 340mm x 360mm; Weight: 3.89kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.
Goodyer & Son of Guildford - George II mid 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, c1740, with a caddy top and deep cornice with a blind frieze beneath, hood with glazed side panels, square hood door with attached pillars and gesso capitals, plain rectangular trunk with a long flat topped door on a plain plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with a matted centre and ring turned key holes, small seconds dial and square date aperture, slivered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter hour tracks and fretted steel hands, dial pinned directly to a two train weight driven rack striking movement with five ring turned movement pillars, striking the hours on a bell, with repeat chord. With weights, pendulum and key. Dimensions: Height: 189cm Length/Width: 42cm Depth/Diameter: 24cmCondition Report:Seat board replaced.
Late 19th century mahogany 8-day Yorkshire longcase clock c 1880, makers name indistinct, With a swans necked pediment with wooden turned finials and paterie, ring turned pilasters and a short trunk door, on a broad plinth raised on bun feet, painted dial with a dished centre and rural scenes to the arch and spandrels, with Roman numerals, brass stamped hands, subsidiary seconds and date dials, dial pinned directly to a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 235cm Length/Width: 60cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
Ayers of Newcastle - 19th century oak cased 8 day longcase clock c1850, with a break-arch top and turned wooden finials, conforming hood door flanked by waisted pilasters and brass capitals, trunk door with an arched top, rectangular plinth with decorative base, painted dial with floral spandrels and a rural depiction to the arch, Roman numerals and minute track, with matching brass hands and subsidiary seconds and date dials, dial pinned directly to a rack striking movement, sounding the hours on a bell. With pendulum and weights.Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 48cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
W Sargent of Boston (Lincs) - late 18th century oak cased 8-day longcase clock, with a deep swans necked pediment and brass paterie, break arch hood door with a dog tooth moulding above and detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with canted corners and recessed pilasters, long trunk door with a pointed top and central lock escutcheon, on a shortened plinth with applied skirting, painted dial with a moon disc to the arch and spandrels with depictions of fruit within gesso borders, Roman numerals with Arabic five minutes and matching steel hands, date aperture and seconds dial, dial pinned via a false plate to a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With pendulum and weights.Dimensions: Height: 220cm Length/Width: 48cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: North Africa, Fine, two-stage barrel, faceted at the first part and then round, with wide, round bell-mouthing. The rear part and the nozzle finely inlaid in gold with frames featuring geometric and floral motifs; central band with a writing in Arab characters and then, after the girdle outlined by a frame, decorated with floral motifs ending in a crescent with a flower in it. Tang inlaid en suite. Modern-style lock carved with racemes. The spring of the batterie with a brass bridle plaque worked en suite. Working mechanism. Wooden full stock decorated with bone inlays surrounded by small brass studs. Iron mounts, fake wooden ramrod. length 80,5 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Europe, A thick collar reinforced with brass bands and with a ring for the leash (reparation). A more recent collar provided with a bell. Together with a leash with an antique iron clutch probably from the 17th century made of later leather. height collars circa 2,5 - 3,5 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Italy, Three-stage, iron barrel with octagonal breech then with two circular segments ending with rings, circular bell-mouthed nozzle. Crowned marks 'V' and 'P' and an 'R' at the base; a signature with traces of silvering (possibly 'IUNO') on the back. Remains of various gold-inlays decorated with trophies and floral motifs at the breech, the nozzle, the girdles and on the tang. Rounded lock plate decorated with frames, featuring the signature 'G. BANCHI' in the centre. The parts of the fire striker with toothed borders in relief. Working mechanism. Wooden full stock with signs of use and time (fore-end with restoration near the mouthpiece) decorated with fine silver-inlaid spirals at the handle. Silver shield as well as the butt plate, also engraved with trophies, and the trigger guard, with friezes in relief. Tipped, iron ramrod complete with cartridge extractors. length 76,5 cm.
dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Bath, Round, smoothbore barrel, marked 'BATH' and with marks of the London test bench, strongly bell-mouthed nozzle, with a spring bayonet with release button on the tang. Flintlock signed 'CLOUGH & SON', engraved with floral motifs and provided with anti-friction and sealing systems, and secure lock. Wooden full stock with engraved brass mounts and horn-tipped, wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractor. For Clough see 'Der Neue Stöckel', Vol. I, page 226. length 74 cm.
dating: about 1680 provenance: Central Italy, Heavy, two-stage, smoothbore barrel, first octagonal signed and dated 'LEONARDO DONADO CAP 1680' with remains of a mark and rear sight, then round and with strongly bell-mouthed nozzle (missing foresight), nozzle opening approx. 38 mm; lock with archaic Roman-style flintlock lock plate; heavy wooden stock (moth holes and small defects) with iron mounts, at the centre two plates with fretwork for a gun-fork. Iron ramrod. Very rare. length 180.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: England, Smoothbore, two-stage barrel, octagonal at the first part with engraved frame and signature 'WARSOP' and with mark of the Birmingham test bench, then round after a ring and with bell-mouthed nozzle, provided with a snap bayonet with release mechanism on the tang. Lock converted to percussion signed 'BRUMITT' and with small defect on the lock plate. Full stock checkered at the base. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractors. length 76 cm.
dating: 1591 provenance: Saxony, Smoothbore, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, first octagonal with mark 'A', 'K', mark with a bird and date '1591', the base engraved, after round with a ring and small engravings at the girdle, slightly bell-mouthed nozzle; lock with flat lock plate and external wheel, engraved springs, with safety lock and snap sliding pan cover, inside some engravings. Full stock made of blackened wood, scales engraved with bone inlays; sphere-shaped pommel bearing in the centre a bone medallion with the Saxon royal coat of arms. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. Interesting puffer for the personal guard of the Princes of Saxony Christian I and II. This rare weapon has the barrel with the same marks as the puffer of the previous lot, only the date is from the year before. Although the lock and the stock show slight differences, there is a probability that the two puffers formed a single pair. length 55 cm.
dating: 1592 provenance: Saxony, Smoothbore, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, first octagonal with mark 'A', 'K', mark with a bird and date '1592', the base engraved, after round with a ring and small engravings at the girdle, slightly bell-mouthed nozzle; lock with flat lock plate and external wheel, engraved springs, with safety lock and snap sliding pan cover, inside some engravings. Full stock made of blackened wood, scales engraved with bone inlays; sphere-shaped pommel bearing in the centre a bone medallion with the Saxon royal coat of arms. Bone-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. Interesting puffer for the personal guard of the Princes of Saxony Christian I and II. length 56 cm.
dating: 1840 circa provenance: Albania, Smoothbore, two-stage barrel, octagonal at the first part, after a ring round and with a strongly bell-mouthed nozzle in a circular shape. Engraved decorations with waves and silver flowers along its entire length. Flintlock engraved with floral motifs. Wooden full stock richly decorated with silver inlays and red stones. Missing parts. Silver mounts, trigger guard with marks. Iron ramrod. length 50 cm.
Three early 20th century walking sticks, to include a smoking pipe walking stick, the cane opening to reveal a concealed pipe, and a wooden walking cane, the metal cover with inscription 'bell metal and wood of York Minster, Burnt May 20 1840, and a turned wooden walking stick, with marquetry checkerboard pommel, tallest L90cm
Comitti of London - 20th century 8-day mantle clock, in classic round topped mahogany case with inlaid stringing to the front and lion mask handles to the sides, raised on a narrow plinth with bracket feet, twin train going barrel movement with a floating balance escapement, striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Dimensions: Height: 30cm Length/Width: 18cm Depth/Diameter: 9cm
American - late 19th century 8 day wall clock, in a gothic arched case with carved cresting and an ogee base, canted corners with inlay and carved finials, fully glazed door with a painted dial and visible pendulum, two train count wheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell.Dimensions: Height: 80cm Length/Width: 33cm Depth/Diameter: 18cm
Rotary gentleman's 9ct gold manual wind wristwatch, Rotary 9ct gold quartz wristwatch, on expanding gilt bracelet, Omega De Ville gentleman's gilt and stainless steel quartz wristwatch, No. 192.0028, on original gilt strap, boxed and a Seiko Bell-Matic stainless steel wristwatchCondition Report:9ct back cases only approx 8.25gm, Rotary manual wind working, 9ct gold broken, others not working - non tested not guaranteed
BELL & ROSS - a stainless steel BR 03-92 Aviation Type automatic calendar wristwatch, ref. BR03-92-S-00152, circa 2017, black dial with luminous quarterly Arabic numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds hand, date aperture and rubber strap, calibre BR302, case width 42mm, working order, boxed with papersMovement – currently working Dial - cleanGlass - cleanHands - goodCase - general surface wear and light marks on high points and casebackCrown – Quickset date working, hands adjust smoothlyBracelet - associated Bell & Ross rubber strap, light wearNotes – with inner and outer box, guarantee card, technical notes booklet, spare canvas strap, and watch tools
A brass ships bell, inscribed Jean Ingelow, by John Roby Ltd., Rainhill, 21 x 20cm.The Jean Ingelow was named after the Boston, Lincolnshire poet Jean Ingelow (1820 - 1897), built in 1950 she was a deger/hopper that work mainly on the Humber and surrounding rivers, she was still in use in the mid 1980's.
Sir John Mills (1908-2005) and Lady Mills (Mary Hayley Bell, 1911-2005). A group of photographs, Autographed Letters Signed, and related ephemera includes, 40+ publicity and family related photographs of Sir John Mills taken throughout his career, four of which are Signed by the British actor; The Troop (Short, 1999) a one-page facsimile letter dated December 13, 1999 written to Sir John Mills, John and Lynne Willis from Marcus Dillistone, the writer and director of the short film about the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery narrated by Sir John Mills, Dillistone informed them that he had been asked to arrange for a 35mm print of the film to be delivered to Buckingham Palace that week for the Queen to watch at Sandringham over Christmas; eight related theatre programmes and other brochures (with a few duplicates) includes, Whistle down the Wind Royal Gala Charity Preview, Aldwych Theatre, 1999, with two original tickets; Whistle down the Wind, Sadlers Wells, 1994; Sir John Mills C.B.E. 90th Birthday Celebration, The Dorchester Hotel, 1998; a small group of invitations including, Grand Order of Water Rats of Sir John Mills, London, 1999; Sir John and Lady Mills At Home to celebrate Sir Johns 91st birthday, St Jamess Club, 1999; An Evening at Bafta, Piccadilly, 1999; and others; a pair of promotional posters for An Evening with John Mills in his own show, rolled, 11 ½ x 16 inches, with an accompany Autograph Letter Signed from Sir John Mills to his Personal Assistant, Lynne, written from Hills House, thanking her for all the support and effort she had put into the show; and three other ALS to Lynne from John and Mary; and a small group of 10+ Signed greetings cards and postcards sent over the years to their long-standing personal assistant from a very grateful Sir John, Lady Mills. (Qty) Provenance: The Collection of John Willis,Publicity Director and Production Executive for Sir John Mills on his one-man show, his wife Lynn was personal assistant to Sir John and Lady Mills for many years.John Willis worked on many of the James Bond series including Casino Royale and several other films such as The Battle of Britain, Heroes of Telemark, Living Free, and In Search of Castaways.Condition Report: overall good condition with strong signatures and inscriptions.
HAYLEY BELL, Mary (1911-2005). Whistle Down the Wind, Signed first edition paperback book, published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1997 -Signed in black ink by the author on title, illustrations by Oven Edwards, 8vo; together with, Him, Her & Me, The Autobiography of Mr. Chips, A Yorkshire Terrier, Authors Signed Presentation copy, first edition hardback book, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1981, Inscribed by the author in blue ink on the front endpaper to her personal assistant Lynn, . . . on whom we depend continuously from John and Mary, 1986, illustrated by Molly Blake, dust-jacket unclipped, 8vo. Lady Mills was an English actress and writer, married for 64 years to actor Sir John Mills. Her novel Whistle Down the Wind, adapted for film release in 1961, was produced by Richard Attenborough, directed by Bryan Forbes, and starred her daughter, Hayley Mills. (2) Provenance: The Collection of John Willis, Publicity Director, and later Production Executive for Sir John Mills on his one-man show. John Willis wife, Lynn, was Personal Assistant to Sir John and Lady Mills for many years. Condition Report: Whistle Down the Wind - light creases and marks to covers, internally clean with a clear but slightly shaky signature.Him Her & Me - rubbing to cloth on spine ends, with some sunning to verso of dust-jacket, with a strong inscription.
Autographs: a group of five Signed first edition hardback books - includes, FRANCIS (Dick). Odds Against: A Harper Novel of Suspense, Authors Presentation copy to Sir John and Lady Mills - first US. edition, Inscribed on half-title September 1977, John and Mary Mills, Very Best Wishes Dick Francis, dust-jacket unclipped, Published New York: Harper & Row, 1965; together with, MILLS (John). Up in the Clouds, Gentlemen Please, Authors Presentation copy, Inscribed to his Personal Assistant, on half-title, For Lynne- With the Authors Very best wishes and so glad to hear you have settled in to the Mad House so quickly! Yours John Mills, Hills Hous e83, dust-jacket unclipped, Published Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1980; Still Memories: An Autobiography in Photography, Presentation copy, Inscribed by Lady Mills (Mary Hayley Bell) to her Personal Assistant on half-title, For Lynn, With Love Mary & John Mills, dust-jacket unclipped, Published Hutchinson, 2000; TANITCH (Robert). John Mills, Presentation copy from John Mills to his Personal Assistant, Inscribed on front free endpaper, For Lynne, with thanks for all your help with this Book. I hope you like the results! Much Love and Happy Returns of the Day, John x, Feb 3, 1993, dust-jacket unclipped, Published Collins & Brown, 1993; and HARWOOD (Ronald). Adaptations, Authors Presentation copy to publicist, John Willis, first edition, inscribed to John and his wife by the author on half-title. 8vo. Published Guerilla Books, 2007. (5)Provenance: The Collection of John Willis,Publicity Director and Production Executive for Sir John Mills on his one-man show, his wife Lynn was personal assistant to Sir John and Lady Mills for many years.John Willis worked on many of the James Bond series including Casino Royale and several other films such as The Battle of Britain, Heroes of Telemark, Living Free, and In Search of Castaways.Condition Report: overall good conditions with strong signatures.
BETJEMAN (John). Summoned by Bells, Authors Presentation Copy, published by John Murray, 1960 first trade edition, Inscribed by John Betjeman in blue ink on half title, To Mrs. Stokes from her old friend John Betjeman with happy memories of Coolgrena (p 89) 1969, an autobiographical poem which gives an account of the future Poet Laureates early life, black and white illustrations and bell patterned endpapers by Michael Tree, printed on antique laid paper, original green calf decorated with bell pattern, spine lettered in gilt, 8vo. Provenance: Inscribed to the vendors grandmother, Mrs. Stokes, who lived in a house called Coolgrena, Trebetherick, North Cornwall. Sir John Betjeman spent many holidays in Trebetherick and later moved there with his family. The author makes reference to Coolgrena and Mrs. Stokes in this poem on pages 88-89 What though the Stokeses were a field away? Biddy would scream with laughter as Id chargeUp the steep corner of Coolgrena drive . . .Sir John Betjeman is buried at St. Enodocs Church, Trebetherick. Condition Report: overall good condition with strong inscription.
Jeff Jones. Two Limited edition Signed prints - includes, Lord Greystoke, 1974, print on board, numbered 32/100 and Signed by the artist on lower margin, Heritage, Georgia, USA, flat, 14 ½ x 20 inches; together with, Woman with bell necklace, numbered 68/100 and Signed by the artist on lower margin, flat, 4 x 13 ½ inches within mount, 11 x 20 inches overall, sealed within clear wrapper. (2)
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