Three boxes of largely hardback books, historical, literary, and botanical to include: first edition 'Castlereagh: the political life of Robert second marquis of Londonderry' by Sir J A R Marriott, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd. in 1936, first edition 'The Vision Splendid: the future of the central African federation' by C E Lucas Phillips, published by Heinemann in 1960, signed copy of 'It's a Bigger Life' by Lucille Iremonger, signed 9th September 1948, volume of The Strand magazine July-December 1894, first edition 'Every Man's Book of Nonsense' edited by John Davies, forward by Spike Milligan published in 1981, 'The Comic History of England' Gilbert A'Beckett, first edition 'Studies in 18th Century Diplomacy 1740-1748' by Sir Richard Lodge published 1930, 'Lord Norman' by Sir Henry Clay published 1957, first edition 'The Body Politic' by Ian Gilmore published 1969, possible first edition 'The Cloister and the Hearth' by Charles Reid published by Odhams Press Ltd. first edition of Penguin Books 'The Nuremberg Trial' by R W Cooper published 1947, 'Tom Cringle's Log' by Michael Scott, 'The Great Trek' by Eric Anderson Walker published A C Black Ltd. 1934. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
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Henri Correvon (1854-1939)/Botanical Studies/a collection of approximately two hundred and fifty botanical studies in seven sketch books, most named, some dated, one book signed/watercolour, 13cm x 10cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request, the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
A French porcelain botanical dinner service bearing a French retailers stamp, comprising approximately fifty-six pieces/see illustration CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request, the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
A set of twelve Coalport plates, each painted with a central sepia portrait and botanical study, named, dated and monogrammed EMB to reverse, 24cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: One broken through and glued Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Chinese School/A set of four Botanical Studies/watercolour on rice paper, 19cm x 27cm/see illustration CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request, the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
A collection of coins to include Royal Mint 1970 coinage of GB and NI, Anniversary proof set Vienna University 1965, Guernsey 1956 coin set, three 1951 Festival of Britain Five Shilling silver coins(two boxed), boxed 1924 Botanical and Horticultural Society for Durham and Northumberland and Newcastle on Tyne coin, eight five shillings from 1935 to 1972 incl.Condition ReportAge related wear
A 19th Century French Sevres porcelain hand painted table centrepiece vase having a deep cobalt ground with intricately decorated white cartouche panels set with flowers and botanical sprays. The borders and flanks decorated in high gilt with turquoise enamel details. Blue Sevres marks to underside of both pieces. Measures approx; 22cm tall. Appears in good condition with no visible signs of damage or restoration.
A 19th Century Royal Vienna Austrian porcelain cabinet plate with hand painted depiction of mother and child holding flowers. The plate with cobalt panels to the border and intricate gilding throughout and botanical decoration. Blue shield mark to reverse with painted inscription. Measures approx; 23cm. In good condition with some wear to gilt.
A 19th Century Italian walnut & specimen wood apprentice piece chest of drawers commode having a circular Sorento stencilled inlay top section depicting a botanical spray, matching decoration to the sides and repeating patterns to the drawer fronts. All raised on tapering block legs. Measures approx; 23cm x 33cm x 17cm.
A pair of early 18th Century Dutch Marquetry walnut side chairs / dining chairs. Both with shell crested tops and large central splat back rest decorated in specimen wood veneers depicting birds and botanical detailing. The seats upholstered in early / original Spanish leather. The chair further decorated to the legs and frieze with inlay and raised on cabriole legs united by stretcher. Measures approx; 115cm x 52cm x 42cm.
A mid 20th Century Persian / Iranian Navahand fine hand knotted thick pile wool floor carpet rug of large size. Deep natural colours with birds, animals and botanical detailing depicted on a red & black ground against creams, greens blues. In very good condition with high quality craftsmanship. Measures approx; 304 cm x 156 cm
A large mid 20th Century Persian / Iranian Heriz thick pile wool on cotton floor carpet rug. Hand knotted with deep pile using natural colours with deep red ground, cream spandrel borders and intricate repeating botanical decoration surrounding the central medallion with further decoration to the border and tasseled ends. The rug in very good condition with high quality craftsmanship. Measures approx 332cm x 250cm.
Armfield (Maxwell Ashby) In the Herb Garden, watercolour over pencil, signed, sheet 240 x 185 mm (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in), under glass, some scattered spots to mount, framed, 1919; together with Armfield (Constance Smedley) The Book of Flowers, first edition, ink presentation inscription from the author to half-title, illustrations by Maxwell Armfield, some foxing and spotting, original cloth-backed boards, spine gilt, 1910; and 6 botanical studies from an album, coloured pencil, on various papers, with ms annotations, all but one tipped onto mounts, some light scattered spots; v.s. (8) ⁂ Provenance of 'in the Herb Garden': Ernst Brown & Philips, The Leicester Galleries, London; Exhibited: Leicester Galleries, London, Exhibition of Works by Maxwell Armfield, no. 59
An early 20th Century Chinese porcelain centrepiece bowl of large size. The bowl with hand painted decoration depicting scenes of figures seated and precious objects. The borders decorated with botanical sprays and precious objects. The underside stamped Made In China. Hairlines present but overall in good condition. Measures approx; 12cm x 30cm.
A late 18th Century Chinese hand painted blue & white porcelain plate / shallow dish having a raised shaped edge with hand painted decoration depicting a central exterior scene with flowers, butterfly, dragonfly, cricket and fence with rocky outcrop surrounded by layers of repeating botanical decoration. Some minor wear to rim but overall good condition. Measures approx 23cm wide.
A 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese / Oriental carved hardwood & bone immortal / elder. The carving depicts an elderly man with bone inlay eyes holding his long beard in one hand & foo dog staff in the other. He stands hunched over with two sheep / goats with bone inlaid eyes sitting at his feet atop a botanical pierced decoration base. Condition; some signs of damage / repair but ware commensurate with age. Measures approx; 53cm x 20cm.
An early 19th Century Chinese Bencharong tazza made for the Thai market during the Rama II period (1809-1824. The porcelain tazza decorated in the Thai taste with enamel decoration depicting floral motifs and lotus set panels. The tazza with Famille Verte ground and Famille Rose detailing. The tazza having a scalloped / serpentine edge with central botanical motif to the recess of the bowl. The bowl raised on footed pedestal base. Some visible chips to rim. A near identical example can be found in the Art Gallery NSW. Measures approx; 12cm x 5cm.
An early 20th Century Chinese Celadon glaze jardiniere planter of low form having a shaped overhanging edge with relief decorated white botanical detailing all raised on small corner bracket feet. Some minor wear to feet but no visible signs of major damage. Measures approx; 7cm x 30cm x 22cm.
A 19th Century Chinese Wanli Ming mark blue & white porcelain writing block / stamp brick of square form having an ochre finished twin section top with decorated botanical sides and Kaishu script marks throughout. The underside bearing a six character Wanli mark. No visible signs of major damage. Measures approx; 5cm x 13cm x 9cm.
An early 20th Century Chinese Xuantong mark & period blue & white porcelain bowl. The bowl of large size with hand painted scenes depicting figures playing games at table and landscapes. The central well of the bowl decorated with another landscape scene and the border decorated with repeating botanical decoration. The underside with four character mark in underglaze blue. Chip to rim and hairline present. Measures approx; 12cm x 29cm.
A JAPANESE EFU NO DATCHI PRESENTATION MARSHAL TYPE SWORD. With an 80cm blade, the tang inscribed 'Sa Yukihide saku kore (made this) Kaei 6th year (1853). With a horimo of a prunus branch to one side and bamboo to the other, with hamon visible along much of the length,. Tsuka and saya covered in samegawa. With full length copper fukurin embellished with repousse scale decoration. Silvered fittings with gilt accents cast in heavy relief with cherry blossom and other botanical themes and crouching samurai. Leather obitori with nanatsu-gane. Ref: Yukihide of Chikuzen and Tosa, Hawley YUK 33. Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths. Koan Nagayama, The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords page 282 and 184. Sold not subject to return.
A large collection of 19th & 20th Century plates / cabinet plates to include: Davenport, pattern no: 1514, blue underglaze markDavenport, the reserve painted with seascape comprising boat, figures and cliffs beyond, green and gilt borders, underglaze blue markModern Limoges pattern D32, painted with 18th Century style figuresA pair of Ashworth botanical platesRoyal Worcester Meissen style plate, central peacock, the border with vignettes painted with birds or butterflies, black factory markDerby Neo-Classical style plate with central bouquet of pink roses, gilt gadroon borders, circa 1820s (restored and further damages - AF)Derby Osmaston Road, circa 1877-1890, pattern 276 soup plateBloor Derby pink and gilt pattern floral and foliage plate and further Imari side and dinner plates etc and a Mandalay pattern shaped rectangular cake plate (1 box - Q)
Thornton (Robert John)The Temple of Flora - The Complete Plates, Taschen, 2008, large folio, comprising Essay and Descriptions of Plates in printed wraps and a folio with title page and thirty loose colour plates of botanical specimens, both housed in decorative solander box. Complete with original printed cardboard outer packaging. Contents as new.
A collection of Edwardian early 20th century and later postcards. To include hand coloured illustrations and photographic postcards featuring hand coloured actresses postcards alongside illustrated botanical pictures. Together with an assortment of Odgens Cigarette cards on the subject of pigeons.
Assorted coffee table books to include Guadalopi, Gianni "The Discovery of the Nile", Swan Hill Press, Girouard, Mark "Robert Smythson and the Elizabethan Country House", Georgian Architecture, Rix, Martin "The Art of Botanical Illustration", Bracken Books 1981 and Dance S Peter "The Art of Natural History", Bracken Books 1989, and other volumes (1 box)
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