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Lot 121
Gunter (Edmund) The Works...Containing the Description and Use of his Sector, Cross-staff, Bow, Quadrant, and other Instruments, 6 parts in 1, fourth edition, additional engraved title, 2 plates, volvelle on p.64 supplied in facsimile, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, 2 advertisement leaves at end, 17th century inscriptions to title and penultimate leaf, later boards with modern calf spine, edges of covers worn, modern cloth drop-back box, [Tomash & Williams G103; Wing G2240], 4to, by W.L. for Francis Eglesfield, 1662.⁂ Gunter was an English clergyman, mathematician, geometer and astronomer, who in 1619 became Gresham Professor of Astronomy. He was primarily interested in the application of mathematics to real world tasks. The volume includes discussion of Gunter's chain, quadrant and scale, which were employed in astronomical, navigational and dialling calculations. The work was partly edited and published by William Leybourn, best known for his 1669 work on sundials and astrolabes. Leybourn had also published second and third editions of the Gresham Professor Samuel Foster's work on dialling and includes in the present volume sections devoted to Foster's work on instruments 'now published from his manuscripts'.Provenance: "Moray" (old signature on penultimate leaf); old inscription on title "Ex libris Bib. [?] C R M Ednb".
Lot 347
Late 19th Century violin, well-carved lion headed terminal with protruding red-painted tongue, two-piece back with purfling, apparently unmarked with no internal label visible, 59.5cm long, together with a nickel-plated mother-of-pearl inlaid bow in ebonised wooden hard case Condition: A few minor knocks to edges of front board but no splitting, dark scratch to reverse is only superficial. Later bridge and strings. Bow appears sound, case has genera wear commensurate with age and use. **General condition consistent with age
Lot 348
W.E. Hill & Sons - Silver-mounted violin bow, stamped H&S above the ebony frog, the adjuster with mother-of-pearl terminal, 74.5cm long, 55g approx Condition: Slight separation of wire as per image, no hair as per cataloguing. Private provenance (local deceased estate) **General condition consistent with age
Lot 349
James Tubbs of London, (1835-1921) - Silver-mounted violin bow stamped 'Jas.Tubbs' above the ebony frog, 74.5cm long, 56g approx (without hair) Condition: slight separation of wire as per image, no hair as per cataloguing. Private provenance (local deceased estate) **General condition consistent with age
Lot 618
Donald McIntyre RCA (1923-2009) - Oil on board - 'Y Rhiw', signed lower right, the reverse with applied label with title and artist number 1204, framed, 53cm x 78cm Artist Resale Right may apply Condition: There is a slight bow top to bottom of the board accentuated by the warping to the slip mount - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 66
Late Victorian diamond bow brooch, set with sixty-two old brilliant and rose cut diamonds, totalling approximately 4.5 carats, 5.8cm across, 15g gross Condition: No obvious faults, the diamonds all appear very bright and white, with no obvious visible inclusions, the central diamond 4mm diameter approx, in a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company lyd box - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 729
Early 19th Century mahogany-cased wheel barometer, J.Gugeri, Boston, Warranted, the unusually small 6-inch silvered main dial reading from 28 to 31-inches of pressure with Remarks, the shaped trunk with swan-neck pediment over hygrometer, mercury, Fahrenheit thermometer in bow front case, bone adjuster and spirit level inscribed as above, 96cm high Condition: Pediment is a possible replacement, otherwise sound. Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information.
Lot 758
Two Continental porcelain figure groups, one with lady seated at a piano kissing a man standing beside her, with AR mark to base, the other with a woman seated at a table and a man standing, impressed marks, height 7.5insCondition Report: Chip to pianist's dress, his finger and the bow to his hair has losses, the other model has finger loss and losses to chair and his jacket, flower losses also
Lot 1188
A Royal Doulton set of nine musical figures, comprising; Cello, HN2331, Harp HN2482, Dulcimer HN2798, French Horn HN2795, Hurdy Gurdy HN2796, Viola D'Amore HN2797, Flute HN2483, Cymbals HN2699, Chitarrone HN2700. Each with a certificate, box and seven plinthsCondition: Violin bow missing. Cymbal detached but present. No obvious signs of damage or restoration to other figures
Lot 29
An enamel and diamond pansy brooch, and an onyx and diamond bow brooch, circa 19201st: The guilloché enamel pansy centrally set with a brilliant-cut diamond, each petal accented by rose-cut diamond detailing, 2nd: Set throughout with calibré-cut onyx and old brilliant, cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, cushion-shaped, brilliant and old brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.80ct total, 2nd with later pin fitting, lengths: 1st 2.7cm, 2nd 5.4cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 311
An enamel, emerald and diamond fob watch and an emerald and diamond broochThe circular dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with a green guilloché enamel bezel set at intervals with rose-cut diamonds, the case set with a large cabochon emerald carved to depict a floral and foliate spray, inlaid with cabochon sapphires and rose-cut diamonds, the surround of similar design to the bezel, the winding crown set with a cabochon emerald and rose-cut diamonds, the bow set with similarly-cut diamonds, accompanied by a detachable cabochon emerald and old brilliant-cut diamond brooch of openwork design, old brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.80ct total, some enamel loss, lengths: fob watch 4.9cm, brooch 3.4cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 4
A late 19th century diamond bow broochThe loosely tied bow set throughout with cushion-shaped, old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, the reverse with a chased foliate design, mounted in silver and gold, cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 2.15cts total, width 5.8cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 63
Two late 19th century diamond bow brooches1st: Set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, 2nd: Set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, both mounted in silver and gold, old brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 4.05cts total, 1st: numbered, maker's mark, French assay mark, widths: 1st 5.5cm, 2nd 2.8cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 259
Art Reference: O'Connor (Eimear) Sean Keating, 4to D. 2013, illus. ptd. wrappers; Bow Nicola Gordon) The Life and Work of Harry Clarke, 4to D. 1989, illus., cloth & d.j.; White (James) Gerad Dillon - An Illustrated Biography, 4to D. 1994, illus., cloth & d.j.; Christies - London Works of Art from the Bute Collection, 2 vols., 4to L. 1996, as a lot, w.a.f. (4)
Lot 486
A 1930's oak dining suite, comprising a bow front panel back sideboard, with three floral carved drawers above three panelled doors carved with arches and flowers, raised on scroll block feet, 132cm H, 151cm W, 56cm D., a draw leaf dining table, with floral carved frieze, raised on floral carved cup and cover supports and a H frame base with circular pad feet, 79cm H, 122cm W, 182cm extended, 91cm D., and four matching single dining chairs, with floral tapestry drop-in seats. (6)
Lot 33
A Wemyss "Blue Bow" decorated quart mug for the Queen Victoria 1897 Jubilee, bears impressed "Wemyss" mark to base CONDITION REPORTS The mug is in the Wemyss catalogue as being produced for the 1897 Queen Victoria Jubilee. Numerous light surface scratches, accretions, discolouration in areas and crazing - mainly to the insdie - also areas to the outside. A small area of loss to the red glaze on the rim. A couple of firing cracks on the handle and what appears to be a slight loss to the blue glaze of the ribbon near the handle although this could be from the firing process. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
Lot 417
T LEWIS "Cattle in Field", watercolour, signed lower left, together with 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Family Group with Three Daughters and Chaise Longue, One with Doll", watercolour, unsigned, oval, 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Young Boy in Blue Bow Tie", pastel, oval, a framed and glazed engraving of Westminster Abbey and an etching of Budapest
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