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John Knapp Fisher, Windpump, Karroo Cape South Africa, signed and dated 1981, watercolour, 10.5cm x 16cm.

A LARGE COLLECTION OF LINEN, LACE, EMBRIODERY, etc, to include nightdresses, coffee/cream coloured cape, tableclothes, a roll of fabric, coasters, place mats, etc, together with Dymo Personel label makers, etc

A HISTORICALLY INTERESTING BRASS-BOUND ROSEWOOD TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH AUXILLARY COMPENSATIONBy John Poole, London, No. 1086, circa 1844, used during the 1874 Transit of Venus ExpeditionThe two-tier case, lacking top lid, with glazed observation cover, and with circular ivory roundel engraved with Admiralty arrow and POOLE 1086 TWO DAYS, brass gimbals and locking lever, the circular silvered 3 3/4in. dial signed John Poole, 57 Fenchurch Street, London 1086, with blued steel spade hands and seconds subsidiary at the VI and power reserve at the XII, the movement with Admiralty arrow, bi-metallic compensated balance with Poole's Auxilliary, blued steel helical spring and diamond endstone, Earnshaw spring detent escapement16cm wideThis chronometer was purchased by the Admiralty on 14 August 1844. It served on HMS Cygnet, HMS Lightning, HMS Shearwater, HMS Sylvia, HMS City of London and HMS Caroline. It spent periods at Devonport, Portsmouth, the Cape Observatory and Hong Kong. It saw service in WWI, left wartime service in 1916 and was sold in 1919.Selected for service with HMS Shearwater, this took it to Rodriguez Island, arriving on 18 August 1874, for the observations for the Transit of Venus. The expedition was led by Commander J. W. L. Wharton, RN. One of three chronometers taken on the expedition, it is recorded that Captain Wharton preferred this instrument over the others for his observation work. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Account of Observations of the Transit of Venus, 1874, edited by Sir George Airy, KCB, Astronomer Royal, London 1881, which details this chronometer. Astronomical Observations Made Under the Direction of G. B. Airy 1841-47, details Poole No. 1086, which was rated for purchase by the Board of Admiralty, at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich in 1844. PROVENANCESold Bonhams, London, 28 June 2011, lot 137.

Original vintage Road map of the Cape Peninsula, Malmesbury, Paarl & Gordons Bay Districts. Drawn by A.I Bannerman from the best available sources of information. Presented by the Vacuum oil company of South Africa Limited. Adverts for Pegasus motor spirit and Mobiloil. Fair condition, tears, creasing. Vacuum Oil Company was an American oil company known for its Gargoyle 600-W Steam Cylinder Oil. Vacuum Oil merged with the Standard Oil Co of New York, commonly known as Socony Oil to form Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, and is now a part of ExxonMobil. County: South Africa, year of printing:1920s, designer: A I Bannerman, size (cm): 70x49

The World War One 1914/15 Star, War and Victory medals belonging to 23828 Sgt W Scott Yorkshire Regiment/Green Howard’s, with India General Service medal 1854-95 with Hazara 1891 bar, India medal with Relief of Chitral 1895 bar, a Queens South Africa Medal with Transvaal, Driefontein, Paardeberg and Cape Colony bars and Kings South Africa medal with 1901 and 1908 bars belonging to 3250 Pte W C Scott 2nd BN Seaforth Highlanders, father of Sgt W Scott, framed and glazed.

A Queens South Africa medal with Johannesburg, Orange Free State and Cape Colony bars, with a Kings South Africa medal with 1901 and 1902 bars, belonging to 4179 Pte J Minter Nth Stafford Reg.

A miscellany of 19th century and later British travel and place books, to include BODIAM CASTLE SUSSEX, d.j., Jonathan Cape; HARPER (M), RAMBLES IN GALLOWAY, limited edition of 250, 2nd ed, 1896; BEAUTIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES, Vol XV only, 3/4 leather 1814 (Qty)

Two large A - Z folders of GB, British Empire and rest of world stamps on page/in sleeves, mint and used, defin and commem from mid 1800's on to early QEII period with much early material. Requires careful scrutiny and needs to be seen to be appreciated. Penny Black and higher values noted in GB, plus Cape Triangles, China, Hong Kong etc

Four presentation copies signed and inscribed to Harold and Mary Wilson: Boothby, Robert. Boothby: Recollections of a Rebel, London: Hutchinson, 1979, inscribed in black ink, 'For Harold Wilson, with warmest regards, and all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year, from Bob Boothby, 1983'; Hogg, Quintin. The Devil's Own Song, first edition, London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1968, inscribed, 'Prime Minister, A sort of peace offering for many disrespectful things said, and likely to be said by Q. H. 1968'; Llewellyn, Richard. Green, Green My Valley Now, London: Michael Joseph, 1975, inscribed by the Speaker of the House of Commons, 'To dear Mary, a kindred spirit. Every blessing, George Thomas, July 1975'; Lloyd, Selwyn. Mr Speaker, Sir, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1976, inscribed to Mary and signed by the author (4)

A Stafforshire figure group of the 'Fortune Teller', Height 29cms, 'Returning Home', Height 22 cms and another of lady riding palomino/light chestnut horse wearing orange hat and green cape (possible ermine trim), Height 18cms (head break has been repaired) [3]

MILITARIA, DCLI medal group including QSA with 5 bars South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, Transvaal Orange Free State and Cape Colony and WWI group of 3 all under same number 6108 Cpl then Sgt E Coggins DCLI

A Vintage fur decorative clip frame handbag. Together with a vintage fur shoulder evening cape, a black feather boa and a pair of boxed size 7 grey suede knee high boots.

^ Good British Victorian Lancers Officer’s Mameluke Sword, curved single edge etched and polished blade by Hamburger Rogers & Co, 30 King St. Covent Garden, London, with crossed lances, and profuse scrolling foliage of good quality, regulation gilt brass mounts, crosspiece chiselled with foliage, original gilt rivet heads and back strap, 2 piece ivory grips, in its iron full dress scabbard with gilt brass hanging bands, rings and cape of unusual form. Blade 71cms, overall 84.5cms. Good condition, some wear to gilding and scabbard with some pitting.

Territorial Force Nursing Service cape badge. Also St. Dunstan's blindness badge, Westmorland And Cumberland Land Girls badge, other badges and medallions.

Edwardian velvet cape and a dress

British Army WWII medals comprising the 1939/1945 Star, the Africa Star, War Medal, Defence Medal and Africa Service Medal, named to C304437 N B August, Cape Corps

British Army Victorian and WWI medal group comprising Queen's South Africa medal with clasps, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, King's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1901 and 1902 clasps, WWI Aug/Nov (Mons) 1914 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal named to 5979 Pte W Jones (Victory medal unnamed) Cheshire Regiment, together with copy paperwork

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony and South Africa 1902, to 7981 Pte F Hill, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, together with his WWI 1914/1915 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittenbergen, and South Africa 1901, named to 5619 Shoeing Smith E Vincent, 3rd Company 1st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

British Army Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal, named to 20553 Tpr E Fogg, 3rd Company Imperial Yeomanry

British Army Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 & 1902, named to 1945 Pte A Fogerty King's Royal Rifle Corps

British Army Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, named to 7483 Pte E Smith Scots Guards

British Army Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State and South Africa 1902 named to 4219 Sapper J Watkins Royal Engineers

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, named to 2236 Tpr C H James SAC, together with the Natal Rebellion Medal named to Tpr C H James, Natal Carbineers

British Army medal group for 5506 Sgt J Blackhurst, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, comprising the India General Service Medal (1854) with clasps for Hazara (1891) and Samana (1891), India medal (1896) with clasp for Relief of Chitral (1895), Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Neck and Belfast, and Kings South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and 1902

British Army Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal named to Oudtshoorn, Volunteer Rifles with clasp for Bechuanaland partly worn to rim 

British Army medal group for 5200 Warrant Officer Company Sgt Major C Webb, 2nd Glosters/ Gloucestershire Regiment comprising Distinguished Conduct Medal, Queens South Africa medal with clasps for Cape Colony and Orange Free State, named to Boy C Webb, 1914/1915 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal with oak leaf emblem, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and Serbian Obilitch medal. Together with a copy 1914/1915 Star

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, named to 6780 Pte BS Beach, Volunteer Company, Glosters/Gloucestershire Regiment,  together with his WWI War Medal and Victory Medal named to 401768  Sgt B T Beach, 7th Canadian Infantry

British Army Queens South Africa Medal and clasps for Cape Colony and Orange Free State, named to 958 Pte H Elliott, Glosters/Gloucestershire Regiment, together with his Kings South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and 1902

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State and South Africa 1902, named to 5528 Pte W Clifford, Glosters/Gloucestershire Regiment

British Army Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony and Orange Free State, named to 3400 Pte T Everett, Glosters/Gloucestershire Regiment, together with his Long Service medal, helmet plate and cap badges

British Army Queen's Royal Irish Hussars bandsman's tunic No 1 Dress, trousers, cape and boots (8) together with frock coat etc, size small/medium

Approximately 50 mainly sailing ship and similar interest books including Cape Horn, Trade Winds, London Docks and Ports etc

Queens South Africa Medal Cameron Highlanders, three clasp example, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal. Medal was awarded to “3742 PTE J COLLINS 1: CAM’N HDRS”. Some edge knocks but otherwise good example.

Queens South Africa Medal 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, medal with four clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal and South Africa 1901. Medal was awarded to “8961 DRMR W BOND 2ND ROYAL FUS”. Un-official rivet between last clasp but otherwise good overall condition.

Queens South Africa and Edward VII Volunteer Force Long Service Medal Pair, QSA with five clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and South Africa 1901 awarded to “7289 CORPL J PATERSON V:CO A&S HIGHRS” and Edward VII Volunteer Force Long Service Good Conduct medal “2457 SERJT J PATTERSON3/V.B A&S HDRS”. Accompanied by photocopied paperwork research.

Queens South Africa Medal Frontier Light Horse, single clasp Cape Colony, awarded to “532 BGLR J W B PIKE FRONTIER LT HORSE”. Medal remains in good condition. Accompanied by a copy of his attestion papers and medal roll confirming single clasp entitlement.

A group of 6 early 1980's mattel, Masters of the Universe 5" action figures. Comprising: Hordak (with body armour & cape), Sy Klone, (with body rotating action), Merman, Beastman ( with body armour), Dragstor (with body wheel) and Blade. All in play worn condition.

A lightweight kilt, dress jacket, kilt belt, hose tops, socks, flashes, water proof cape and leather sporran

Three Roland Ward composition wall hanging trophy masks To include Elephant, Black Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Godd condition only minor rubbing. 

A Royal Doulton small character jug, Bacchus D6505 in a different colourway, with brown hair and burgundy cape, printed marks, 9.5cm high

JAMES BOND - IAN FLEMING - 'THE SPY WHO LOVED ME', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1962 with dust jacket and boards which have silver dagger to front and silver titles to spine Condition Report:Dust jacket is not price clipped (15s), cut corners (see image), has had a protective clear wrapper sellotaped which unfortunately has left marks on the red endpapers, otherwise in very good conditionFor shipping estimate: https://www.mbe.co.uk/auction/sale/Cuttlestones_Auctioneers/29970

JAMES BOND - IAN FLEMING - 'ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1963 with dust jacket, and boards with silver swirl to front and silver titles on spine Condition Report:Book very good, dust jacket has very small tear top of spine, is not price clipped (16s) and has light staining to rear

JAMES BOND - IAN FLEMING - 'YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1964 with dust jacket, and boards with Japanese script in gilt on front and silver titles to spine Condition Report:Book very good condition and dust jacket is not price clipped (16s), also in very good condition

JAMES BOND - IAN FLEMING - 'THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1965 with dust jacket, and plain boards with gilt titles on spine Condition Report:Book very good, dust jacket is not price clipped (18s) and is very good condition with a little marking on back

JAMES BOND - IAN FLEMING - 'OCTOPUSSY AND LIVING DAYLIGHTS', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1966 with dust jacket, and boards with gilt titles on front board and spine Condition Report:Book and dust jacket in very good condition, not price clipped (10s 6d)

ARTHUR RANSOME - 'WINTER HOLIDAY', Jonathan Cape, 1933, first edition with dust jacket, together with 'Don Quixote of the Mancha', retold by Judge Parry, Illustrated by Walter Crane, published by John Sherratt & Son with dust jacket (2) Condition Report:Winter Holiday - book, small dint top edge otherwise very good - no inscriptionsdust jacket - not price clipped, damage to front title, small tears in edges, spine brownedDon Quixote - book good, dust jacket is price clipped, has loss both top and bottom of spine and other tears in edges

A collection of Victorain and later costume to include a child's cream dress and matching cape

After T.W. Bowler, Cape Town from Tamboer's Cloof, Lions Hill, offset lithograph, together with another titled, Near The Amsterdam Battery, Capetown, and a further photographic reproduction of Clitumnus (3)

Antlers/Horns: African Hunting Trophies, Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa late 20th century, large horns on upper skull, right horn 87cm, left horn 88cm measured straight, tip to tip 56cm, a Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella), horns on cut upper skull, (3)

Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), modern, large good quality shoulder mount with abnormal horns, 78cm from the wall, right horn has grown in an abnormal position hanging down to the side

Antlers/Horns: African Hunting Trophies, Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), circa late 20th century, large horns on upper skull, right horn 91cm, left horn 92cm measured straight, tip to tip 100cm, a Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella), horns on upper skull, (3)

NO RESERVE South African Imprint.- Childe (Rev. George Frederick) Investigations in the Theory of Reflected Ray Surfaces..., first edition, author's presentation copy, 3 engraved plates, 2 double-page, most ff. unopened, some spotting to peripheral ff., affecting margins of plates, contents separating a little, hinges splitting, original boards, a little worn, staining, 8vo, Cape Town, J.C. Juta, 1857.

Bob VIGG (1932-2001)Cape Cornwall from the EastOil on board19.5 x 29.5cm

Bob VIGG (1932-2001)Cape CornwallOil on boardSigned23 x 28cm

Good Selection of African Cap Badgesincluding pair brass SAAF/ZALM with eagle titles ... KC brass SAAF/ZALM cap badge ... Pair KC brass SAAF/ZALM collar badges ... KC white metal Railways & Harbours Rifles pouch badge ... Embroidery Bechuana pagri with KC Pioneer Corps badge ... Brass Junior Cape Corps ... Cast brass 2nd Nairobi ADF ... Bronzed Rhodesia Defence Force ... White metal FMS Police ... White metal Transvaal Scottish Volunteers collar. 22 items.

[CHILDRENS] Reeves, James. Prefabulous Animiles, first edition, Heinemann, London, 1957, boards, dustjacket, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, octavo; White, T.H. The Godstone and the Blackymor, first edition, Cape, London, 1959, boards, dustjacket, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, octavo; Brand, Christianna. Nurse Matilda, first edition, The Brockhampton Press, Leicester, 1964, boards, dustjacket, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, sextodecimo; Brand, Christianna. Nurse Matilda Goes to Town, first edition, The Brockhampton Press, Leicester, 1967, boards, dustjacket, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, sextodecimo; Graves, Robert. Ann at Highwood Hall. Poems for Children, first edition, Cassell, London, 1964, boards, dustjacket, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, square octavo; and a further ten works illustrated by Ardizzone, four of them first editions; together with two other works by / on Ardizzone, (17).

[MODERN FIRST EDITIONS] Fleming, Ian. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, first edition, Cape, London, 1963, boards, dustjacket, octavo (ownership inscription to front free endpaper; jacket chipped and creased at spine ends, and rubbed over joints; not price-clipped).

[MODERN FIRST EDITIONS] Fleming, Ian. You Only Live Twice, first edition, Cape, London, 1964, boards, dustjacket, octavo (ownership inscription to front free endpaper; jacket chipped and creased at spine ends, and rubbed over joints; not price-clipped).

[MODERN FIRST EDITIONS] Murdoch, Iris. The Unicorn, first edition, Chatto & Windus, London, 1963, cloth, dustjacket, octavo; with Murdoch, Iris. The Italian Girl, first edition, Chatto & Windus, London, 1964, cloth, dustjacket, octavo; Huxley, Elspeth. The Red Rock Wilderness, first edition, Chatto & Windus, London, 1957, cloth, dustjacket, octavo; Liddell, Robert. Unreal City, first edition, Cape, London, 1952, boards, dustjacket, octavo; Stout, Rex. The Doorbell Rang, first British edition, Crime Club / Collins, London, 1966, boards, dustjacket, octavo; Stout, Rex. Gambit, first British edition, Crime Club / Collins, London, 1963, boards, dustjacket, octavo; and a further six assorted works, all but The Final Deduction first editions, all with dustjackets, (12).