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Lot 226
Attributed to Thomas Gaspey, or Thomas Skinner Surr. Richmond; or, Scenes in the Life of a Bow Street Officer, drawn up from his private memoranda, 3 volumes, 1st edition, London: Henry Colburn, 1827, without half-titles, some marks and soiling throughout, light browning, second volume with blank portion to lower outer corner of the first leaf of contents missing, and pages 215-218 supplied in facsimile, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with remains of printed paper label to upper cover of each volume, modern blind-lettered brown calf rebacks, rubbed and a little wear to edges and outer corners, 8vo (Qty: 3)NOTESQueen, The Detective Short Story: A Bibliography , p. 46; Carter, Collecting Detective Fiction , p. 51. According to Queen, 'one of the earliest books of true real-life reminiscences', and a work which fore-shadowed the birth of the detective story in English.
Lot 35
Napoleonic Broadsides. Peace, the words by John Luffman - Tune, God Save the King, engraved and publish'd by John Luffman, October 17, 1801, engraved broadside with allegorical illustration of French Revolutionary symbol Marianne holding an olive branch within a border captioned with 'Peace, Prosperity, Plenty, Commerce', flanked by the Union Flag and Tricolour, five verses, the first 'Sweet Peace to thee I bow, Here make a solemn vow, Thee to adore, Beneath thy fost'ring wings, Plenty her blessings brings, Each joyful Briton sings, War is no More' , small closed tear to left margin and chip to top margin, small repairs to verso, slight soling, 8vo, 21.5 x 15.5 cm (8.25 x 5.75 in), together with two others similar broadsides: The British Volunteer. The Words by John Luffman - Tune, Rule Britannia [circa 1803], trimmed to plate mark, small marginal hole & short closed tear, 8vo, 19.5 x 14 cm (7.75 x 5.5 in) and The Ministers. The Words by John Luffman - Tune, Ally Croker [1800], close-trimmed, 17 x 11 cm (6.75 x 4.25 in) (Qty: 3)NOTESJohn Luffman (1751-1821) was an engraver and cartographer, best known for his A New Pocket Atlas and Geography of England and Wales, 1803 but also produced A Map Intended to Illustrate the Threatened Invasion of England by Bonaparte in 1803 among other maps during the Napoleonic Wars. The first song 'Peace' was written after the Treaty of Amiens, signed on 1 October 1801 between Britain and France, a brief peace treaty as hostilities soon resumed again when Britain declared war on France on 18 May 1803.
Lot 444
* Doll. An early doll in court dress, circa 1830s/40s, plaster-headed wooden doll, with finely-painted face and brown plaited and looped hair with large pink silk bow, articulated arms and legs, and green-painted feet, wearing muslin pantaloons under a hand-stitched silk gown comprising a pink and cream checked bodice with elbow-length sleeves and a long train, and stiffened cream grosgrain skirt, skirt and train embellished with flowers and leaves, gown additionally trimmed with lace and pink silk bows, dust-soiled and some wear, including insect damage to fabric in places, head a little cracked and nose tip slightly chipped, height of figure 19 cm (7.5 ins), and including train 35.5 cm (14 ins), together with 2 other early dolls: a 19th century wooden doll with painted face wearing theatrical costume, including a hennin, silk clothing tattered, height 13.5 cm (5.25 ins); and a late Victorian painted bisque clown doll, with moving limbs, paint rubbed, height 8.5 cm (3.25 ins), plus a pair of miniature red leather shoes with metal buckles, circa 1860s/70s, slightly worn, length 5cm (2 ins), and a pair of black leather baby's shoes with buttoned ankle straps, labelled "First shoes. Circa 1897. Worn by Gwen Hawkins (1895-1970)" (Qty: 5)Provenance: From the antiques & militaria collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019).
Lot 134
Movado attractive platinum diamond set fob watch on a bow brooch, signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 15 jewel movement, the bezel and bow attachment set with old-cut diamonds, 18.2gm, the bow 34mm wide - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - surface marks consistent with the period. Glass - light marks. Hands - good. Case - light marks, generally good. Crown - adjusts correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 153
18k lever pocket watch, gilt frosted bar movement, the dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, plain case, 72.9gm, 46mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - badly stained and requires replacement. Hands - surface wear. Case - visible bruising and surface marks to back and sides, cuvette is base metal, wear to the plate on the bow - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 155
Victorian 18ct lever hunter pocket watch, London 1884, unsigned three-quarter plate lever set movement with compensated balance and regulator, the balance cock inscribed 'Patented' with winged trademark, the dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, case maker 'AB', 94.2gm, 47mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - light marks, hairline to the centre. Glass - light surface marks. Hands - marks and some tarnishing. Case - small bruise marks and surface marks, bow also 18ct. Crown - adjusting correctly, wear to the crown. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 159
Miniature 18th century gilded verge pocket watch, the fusee movement signed John Cowell, Royal Exchange, no. 8328, enamel dial with Arabic numerals with beetle and poker hands, consular case with engraved oval monogram, 34mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good, light marks. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - some visible marks and wear with base metal visible in places, wear to the bow as well - see all images. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 163
Victorian 18ct fusee lever pocket watch, London 1846, the three quarter plate movement signed Jas Muirhead, Watch maker to the Queen, Glasgow, no. 16963, attractive foliate engraved and engine turned dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, engine turned case, 66.1gm, 45mm; with key (missing bow) - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - light wear to the numerals - see image. Glass - surface marks. Hands - good. Case - generally clean, lacking bow, the back with mild bruise mark and minor rubbing - see images. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 168
Attractive H. Moser & Cie 18k miniature diamond, enamel and ruby set fob watch, gilt frosted lever bar movement, signed cuvette, no. 14012, the dial with Arabic numerals and gold spade hands, the hinged guilloche enamel back set with ruby cabouchon within a rose diamond set border and diamond set bow, 23.3gm, 25.5mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - clean. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good - see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 338
An early 20th century Chinese white metal model of a junk mounted on a naturalistic carved hardwood wave base, the stern with four-character mark, bow to stern length 21.5 cm, 302.4 grams (stand removed) to/w a small collection of eleven pottery mudmen figuresGenerally good condition, ingrained dirt, one oar post missing, too many small components to give a detailed condition report
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