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Click here to subscribeA French enamel and marcasite necklace, the frontispiece with oval blue enamel panels and drop with bow motifs between; with a two row cultured pearl necklace; a marcasite necklace; a marcasite bracelet; a gilt metal bracelet, with baton links and punctuated with simulated pearls and agate coloured paste beads; and a row of graduated cultured pearls with a bar brooch and earstuds, cased
The artist`s of the following 9 lots were all members of The East London Group Henry Silk, British 1883-1947-"Boots, polish and brushes"; watercolour, signed, 12.5x17.7cm, (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: Family of the artist Note: This work is illustrated page 284, David Buckman, `From Bow to Biennale, Artists of the East London Group`, publ. Francis Boutle 2012
AMENDMENT: For additional information please see recent publication PCF May Newsletter - Elwin Hawthorne, British 1905-1954- "Canal, Mile End, E3" and "The Widow`s Son, Devons Road, Bow E3"; linocuts, two, 12.5x19cm and 12.5x17.5cm respectively, (2) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)Note: Both of these linocuts were created after oils done in 1932 by Hawthorne which was sold in the same year at The Leferve Galleries.A certificate of authenticity accompanies this lot, signed by the son of the artist Elwin John Hawthorne
Cut-away diagram of LZ 130 “Graf Zeppelin”. Framed, mounted and glazed (123cm x 50cm). A large cut-away illustration of the second Graf Zeppelin, prepared during her construction, for the English speaking markets. The main illustration, from slightly high off the port bow, shows the “Graf Zeppelin” making landfall. The cut-away sections are labelled in English, and expose the accommodation and engineering spaces, as well as showing the framework and gas cells. Three colour photographs on the right hand side of the illustration show the interior of the hull prior to installation of the gas cells, the control car and an engine car under construction. The explanatory text refers to the original design plans to use helium and heating the lifting gas prior to flight, it also make reference to Harold Ickes’ opposition to US Helium exports to Germany. At bottom left of the illustration is the name and date “Rolf Klep ‘38”. The illustration was a fold-out has a fold up the middle, but is otherwise in excellent condition. See Plate 2
A pair of original watercolours of Submarine Scout Airships. Painted on card (29cmx14cm), these two lovely water colour sketches are signed “Goddard”, both paintings are simple but beautifully executed. The first shows a simple side view of a Submarine Scout, bows to the left of the picture, wearing French Colours at the stern; the car is a pusher configuration. The legend at the lower left of the painting reads “French Army Airship F14 at the Isle of Grain RNAS 1915. Goddard”. The second painting shows a side view of SST 11 (Submarine Scout (Twin) No11), bows to the right of the picture. The airship is emblazoned with her Number, and the British roundels at the bow and on the lower and side fins; the legend at the lower right of the painting reads “SST 11. Hoo 1916. Goddard” Several minor marks caused by liquid drops in the distant past. See Plate 6 Note: It is believed that the Artist is Victor Goddard who joined the RNAS in 1915, serving in dirigibles. Goddard later became Sir Victor Goddard, retiring from the RAF in 1951 after a distinguished career. He retained a lifelong interest in Airships, serving as the President of the Airship Association from 1975 to 1984.
R38/ZR 2 - Four unused Postcards. The R38 was the lead ship in a planned class of 4 rigid airships to be built for the Royal Navy by Shorts Brothers at Cardington. The specifications required that the completed ships would be capable of patrolling for 6 days at up to 22,000ft (6,700m). Some of the design was based upon the wreckage of L70, one of the “S” class height-climber Zeppelins, but crucially, without the understanding that the German Crews were operationally restricted in their rate of turn due to the extremely lightweight framework. As a result of the Armistice, three of the ships were cancelled and the R38 was sold to the US Navy to be taken into service as ZR2. After completion, the R38 was crewed by a mixed British and American crew for the trial flights. On the 4th trial flight, high speed trials were followed by low-altitude rudder tests, to simulate conditions that were expected on the transatlantic delivery flight. In the late afternoon of 24 August 1921 as the R38 flew over the city of Hull, the command was given to apply 15o of rudder; eyewitness reported seeing creases in the hull, then both bow and stern dropping. A fire in the bow was followed by a large explosion and the airship fell into the waters of the Humber estuary killing 44 of the 49 crew aboard. Although parachutes were carried on the R38, the surviving crew did not use them, all being in the stern section of the wreck which made a comparatively slow descent. The first card titled “R38” shows an artist’s impression of the R38 flying away from the mast, with the US Navy Designation “ZR2” over the control car, and below the drawing, the technical specifications; at the bottom left of the card is printed “June 1921”, bottom right is “Royal Airship Works Cardington”. The second card is a souvenir of the tragedy with 5 panels showing artists’ impressions of the progression of the disaster, together with brief description of what each panel depicts. The third card is a tinted depiction of the R38 breaking up over the Humber, bow diving and flames bursting from the break, below the airship are 3 open parachutes; across the bottom of the picture is the legend “Airship R38 wrecked by explosion over Hull Aug 24 1921”. The fourth card is a photocard of the smoking wreckage lying in the estuary with rescue boats approaching. On the reverse is written in hand, Aug.24/1921. Wreck of the R38 (ZR2). GC See Plate 19
R38 Commemorative Napkin Ring. Made of aluminium alloy (4.5cm diameter, 3cm high), banded at the top and bottom and stamped in large un-even letters “R.38. Aug. 1921.” See Plate 27 Note: The R38 (also known as ZR2) was the lead ship in a planned class of 4 rigid airships to be built for the Royal Navy by Shorts Brothers at Cardington. The specifications required that the completed ships would be capable of patrolling for 6 days at up to 22,000ft (6,700m). Some of the design was based upon the wreckage of L70, one of the “S” class height-climber Zeppelins, but crucially, without the understanding that the German Crews were operationally restricted in their rate of turn due to the extremely lightweight framework. As a result of the Armistice, three of the ships were cancelled and the R38 was sold to the US Navy to be taken into service as ZR2. After completion, the R38 was crewed by a mixed British and American crew for the trial flights. On the 4th trial flight, high speed trials were followed by low-altitude rudder tests, to simulate conditions that were expected on the transatlantic delivery flight. In the late afternoon of 24 August 1921 as the R38 flew over the city of Hull, the command was given to apply 15o of rudder; eyewitness reported seeing creases in the hull, then both bow and stern dropping. A fire in the bow was followed by a large explosion and the airship fell into the waters of the Humber estuary killing 44 of the 49 crew aboard. Although parachutes were carried on the R38, the surviving crew did not use them, all being in the stern section of the wreck which made a comparatively slow descent.
An Early 20th Century Diamond Brooch, rose cut and old cut diamonds millegrain set throughout the bow motif, which suspends a floral drop, measures 2.4cm by 2.8cm The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and hook catch. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion it would test as gold. Gross weight 3.0 grams. CR made 10th April 2013
A 9 Carat Gold Necklace, five strands of herringbone link chain meet centrally with a bow motif, length 42cm, drop length 5cm The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box clasp, and features a figure-of-eight safety catch. It is hallmarked with maker`s mark `JC&S`, Birmingham, 1963. Gross weight 50.0 grams. CR made 5th April 2013
Dutch Marquetry Bow Front Secretary Bookcase. The upper case with an outstepped arch cornice over a twin panel molded doors, each inlaid with a flowering tulip bulb, the reverse with leafy paterae medallion, opening to reveal a fitted interior, the lower bombe case with a sloping fall front, opening to reveal a fitted interior, above three long drawers over a scalloped rail raised on chamfered block feet. 19th Century. Dimensions 92 x 49 x 25 inches (233.6 x 124.5 x 63.5 cm) Key Starting Price: $1500
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY FREESTANDING CORNER WALL CABINET, with a cavetto cornice above an inlaid frieze and a concave cabinet door enclosing two shelves, silk lined interior, the bow front base with a cupboard door overall inlaid with ebony and boxwood checkering and line inlays raised upon four front tapering legs and spade feet, plain rear legs 72½” x 31” x 21½”.
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY WRITING TABLE, the rectangular top above a concave frieze drawer, fitted with inkwell divisions and ebonised detachable pen tray, raised upon fluted vase shaped legs, raised upon bow front plinths joined by a turned stretcher raised upon paw feet 29” high x 27½” x 1934”.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MASAI ANIMAL HIDE SHIELD of elliptical form, crudely painted in white, black and blood red, the reverse with wood rib and handle, 111cm high; together with an African staff, with a figural handle, carved as a Nubian official, 122cm high; a Masai hunting spear and bow, an ornamental knife and whip and a single string wooden cow hide harp and an African hide covered drum (8)
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND AND PEARL CLIP IN 15CT GOLD, the principal Old European cut stone set to the centre of four half pearls and four rose cut diamonds, raised against an oval pearl set surround and papyrus-head border, with detachable pearl set bow, (the fittings can be transposed to wear landscape or portrait form), approximately 52mm x 44mm, approximate weight of principal stone 0.30cts, approximate diameter of largest half-pearl 5mm, total approximate weight 35grms. See illustration
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