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EARLY 20TH CENTURY GLASS TABLE LAMP, with brass Corinthian capital over a faceted pillar and stepped square base with copper mounted corners, 50cm high Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection

A Silvered Carved Wood Altar Candlestick, Italian, 18th century, with scroll capital, on a mirrored triangular section column with basal fluted vase on a scrolled and leaf carved mirrored tricorn base, 66cm high, converted to electricity. Some wear, splits and typical minor damages. Some delaminating to mirror glass.

An Italian Carved and Painted Wood Figure of the Madonna, possibly Lucca, 15th century, standing wearing a cream headdress and blue dress, 35cm high; and A Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Corinthian Capital, 16.5cm high (2). Figure lacking both arms, missing eyes and something from chest. Significant losses to surface decoration. Possibly some repainting. Capital with extensive losses to surface decoration. Some replacement pieces and worming.

George III mahogany eight day longcase clock, the silvered dial signed to plaque to arch John May, Southampton, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 12, date aperture at 6, strike/silent above 12, twin train movement striking a bell on the hour, the case with two brass finials above glazed door flanked by twin columns, having plain trunk and plinth base on bracket feet, h222cm, with pendulum and two weights Condition Report: We cannot guarantee whether the clock is in working order.Trunk door is locked and with no key.Scratches to glass.Chips to capital of one column, minor chips to other column.Case in good condition with only minor wear, to include knocks and scratches.

CANADA – GEORGE IIIManuscript declaration headed 'The Humble Address of the Lieutenant Governor, Council and House of Assembly of Your Majesty's Province of Nova Scotia' to 'The Kings Most Excellent Majesty', congratulating him on the birth of '...the Prince Royal and Heir Apparent to Your Majesty's Dominions... an event so important and interesting to the liberties of mankind...', signed by Jonathan Belcher (Lieutenant Governor), John Collier (Speaker for the Council) and William Nesbitt (Speaker for the Assembly), dated and amended in another hand, docketed on verso, one page on a bifolium, some creases, small tears, dust staining and other marks, particularly on verso where folded and exposed, folio (312 x 202mm.), Halifax, 28 April 1763Footnotes:'AN EVENT SO IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING TO THE LIBERTIES OF MANKIND': Congratulations from the British colony of Nova Scotia on the birth of the future George IV. Within the space of a few months, George III had not only gained an heir to the throne but had also gained French colonial possessions in North America through the Treaty of Paris of February 1763, which formally ended the conflict between the two countries. Later in the year the Royal Proclamation forbade all settlement westwards, something which would lead to significant disputes between Britain and the colonies and thereby sowing the seeds of the American Revolution. The 'Prince Royal' was born on 12 August 1762 so it had taken some time for the news to reach Nova Scotia and for the legislature to issue their congratulations, just four months before the birth of the King's second son, Frederick Duke of York, in August 1763. Nova Scotia retained it's loyalty to the crown throughout the revolution and became a haven for loyalist settlers. The document is signed from the recently-created capital Halifax by the Lieutenant Governor Jonathan Belcher (1710-1776), son of the eponymous Governor of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New Jersey. The first formally-trained law officer in Nova Scotia, he established the Supreme Court, promoted an English-style legal system and is credited with having drafted the laws passed by Nova Scotia's first and subsequent legislators. Belcher held the post of Governor from November 1761 until September 1763. 'Modern-day Nova Scotia owes much to this competent, proficient 'Chief of the North,' the founder of its legal system and father of its tradition of representative government' (belcherfoundation.org).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Pair of 19th century Chinese Hudiedao or butterfly swords, 44.5 cm heavy blades with carved rosewood grips, steel stirrup guards and pommels, single hide scabbard outer twisted cloth binding with suspension loopOverall length 58 cm.Condition: Both blades have corrosion, pitting and oxidation. 'King Edward' lightly scratched on one blade in childish capital letters. Good colour and patina to grips which are smoothed. Lower section of twisted fabric binding outer unwound. No other apparent marks

BECKER; an Art Nouveau gilt bronze inkwell modelled as a snake emerging and biting an apple, signed in capital and with indistinct stamp to the underside, height 8cm.Additional InformationThe glass ink liner with a rim chip, the gilt bronze detailing has age wear patina throughout of rubbing, scuffs and scratches, general rubbing and wear to the underside of the base and the inkwell is grubby in parts.

AFTER J RAPKIN "Falkland Islands and Patagonia" a map, visible image 35.5 cm x 25.5 cm, together with AFTER J RAPKIN "East Canada and New Brunswick", coloured engraved map, image size approx 26 cm x 34.5 cm, a copy of "Tombelson's Panoramic Map of The Thames and Medway", two Polar charts and Central chart and another modern copy of a map, "Proportions of The Russian Empire in Eastern and Western Asia - The Aral Sea according to Khanikoff Drawn by Augustus Petermann Engraved by GH Swanston", coloured engraving, 30.5 cm x 45 cm, together with an engraving "An Exact Chart of All the Countries through which Captain Behring travelled from Tobolski Capital of Siberia to the Country of Kamtschatka", image size 18.5 cm x 33.5 cm, "Carte du Spitsberg..... 1758", coloured engraving, image size 22.5 cm x 31 cm and AFTER P. F TARDIEU "Carte Generale de L'Empire de Russie 1878", image size 58 cm x 123 cm

An original card invitation for the Capital Radio EU premiere of the Thriller video. Bears signs of having been affixed to a book or similar. 14 x 9cm.

A large gilt-framed overmantel mirror,in the rococo manner, with scroll and swept frame, burnished gilt leaf carved crest and capital mouldings,215cm wide136cm highProvenance: George Douglas Hume, by whom acquired in Italy,and by descent.Condition report: Some gilt losses to the frame and one corner and a small moulding loss to the central crest.

An oak column,19th century, with carved Ionic capital and a square stepped base,18cm wide18cm deep 114cm highCondition report: Splits to the capital joins opening on the base, knocks and dents.

Eight framed Chinese paintings of mountainous scenes, on woven fabric, possibly silk, each approx 28cm x 17cm. Gifted to our client, an English teacher working in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan / Szechuan

A collection of carved walnut and fruitwood figures and reliefs17th century to late 19th century Comprising of a pair of carved walnut figures, a figure of a Saint, three carved reliefs of putti, a carved walnut corbel of two putti, a bust of the Virgin Mary, a head of prophet, a damaged polychrome decorated figure of a Hurdy-Gurdy Player and a carved capital, the Saint: 12cm wide, 92cm deep, 33.5cm high (4 1/2in wide, 36in deep, 13in high) (12)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

* TOM MACKENZIE (SCOTTISH 1947 - 2018), BLACK CUILLIN RIDGE coloured etching on paper, signed and titled image size 45cm x 60cm, overall size 71cm x 88cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Note: Tom MacKenzie was educated at Portree High School and at 17 left home to enrol at Duncan of Jordanstone School of Art in Dundee. This did not work out and after a year he went to London. His pursuit of art continued at evening classes in life drawing while working in a variety of jobs by day. In 1976 he moved back to Scotland, joining a team of many talents at the Glasgow Print Studio. John Taylor, a colleague and long-time friend, says: "Tom MacKenzie’s art was made from the Isle of Skye’s unique cornucopia of visual riches: the huge, notched and jagged coastline; sea lochs with many rocky islands; the Cuillins, the most awesome mountains in Britain." Living and working on the lovely Isle of Skye, Tom MacKenzie was renowned for his wonderful colour etchings of the island and the West Coast of Scotland. These large and very stylish etchings are appreciated and collected worldwide. Working from his studio and workshop in Portree, the island’s capital, Mackenzie used three steel plates to produce his etchings and limited the editions to 75 or less, printed on 300gm, Arches waterleaf paper. He was a very popular figure in Portree where he lived and worked and a much-respected artist throughout Scotland and far beyond.

* GERARD BURNS, IN THE CITY (GLASGOW) oil on canvas, signed image size 60cm x 40cm, overall size 87cm x 67cm Framed. Note: Gerard Burns is one of Scotland's best known and most successful living artists. He trained at Glasgow School of Art and achieved UK wide acclaim as Winner of the Daily Mail ''Not the Turner'' Competition in 2003 with a £20,000 first prize. His many private collectors include The Malaysian Royal Family, Ewan McGregor, Sir Tom Hunter and numerous celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sport and politics. Exhibiting Galleries include Thompson's Gallery, London; Contemporary Fine Art Gallery Eton; Richmond Hill Gallery, Loch Gallery, Toronto; Robertson's Fine Art Gallery, Edinburgh. Works in Corporate Collections include Aberdeen Asset Management New York and Aberdeen, RBS Scotland, Standard Charter Bank, West Coast Capital, Accenture, Dublin, Stagecoach Group, Norwood Club, New York. National Public Collections include Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow; Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow; Burns Museum Alloway, Ayr; Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Portraits of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, and author Denise Mina entered into the permanent collection at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2015). The Scottish Parliament (''The Rowan'' hung in the former First Minister Alex Salmond's office for the duration of his tenure and Portrait of Margo McDonald entered into the permanent collection and was installed at the Scottish Parliament in Sept 2016). Glasgow Caledonian University Portrait of Chancellor Professor Yunus installed 2016, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow. Portrait of former President Frank Dunn installed April 2016. Recent portraits include Judy Murray, Nicola Sturgeon (First Minister, Scotland), Neil Lennon, Kirsty Wark, Alan Cumming, Billy Connolly, Elaine C Smith, Doddie Weir & Sir Brian and Lady Soutar.

* SYLVIA ALLEN (SCOTTISH b. 1951 - ), A SPLASH OF FLOWERS gouache on paper, signed and dated 1992 verso image size 55cm x 81cm, overall size 88cm x 114cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Artist's label verso. Note: Sylvia Allen graduated from Glasgow School of Art 1974. She exhibited regularly in group and solo shows whilst in various teaching and graphics employment. A Glasgow School of Art tutor in Life Drawing and Drawing and Painting in the years 1986-1994. Elected artist member of Glasgow Art Club in 1989.Has also exhibited in USA, France and Germany and as a result her work is in many collections at home and abroad including: Price Waterhouse Coopers, Arthur Andersen and Kempen Capital Management. Exhibited in RGI, RSA, SSWA and PAI. Scottish finalist in 1997 Laing exhibition, London. Painting selected for 1998 calendar. Now works solely for exhibitions. The work is characterised by strong involvement with colour and expressive movement. Themes include weather moods in landscape, atmospheric cityscapes and vibrant colours of flowers caught in sunshine. Solo Exhibitions/Group Exhibitions MacLaurin Gallery, Ayr; McLellan Galleries, Glasgow; Willamette Uni. Salem, Oregon; Main Fine Art, Glasgow; Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine; The Kunsthaus, Nurnberg; Scottish Amicable, Glasgow; The Metro Gallery, Glasgow; Zabo Gallery, Nurnberg; Turberville Smith Gallery, London; Galerie Reiter, Bad Tolz; Seen Gallery, London; Galerie in der Linden, Weidenberg; Cormund Gallery, Glasgow; Usiskin Gallery, London; Mall Galleries, London; Home Studio, Glasgow; Glasgow Art Gallery; Woodside Library, Glasgow; Green Gallery, Aberfoyle; Devonshire Hotel, Glasgow; Adam Gallery, Bath; Kelly Gallery, Glasgow; Hanover Fine Art, Edinburgh; Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh; Dept. Philosophy, Edinburgh Festival; Kingfisher Gallery, Edinburgh; Westgate Gallery, North Berwick; Ainscough Contemporary Art, London; MacMillan Fund, Strathclyde Arts Centre; Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow; Kelly Gallery, Glasgow; Cornerstone Gallery, Stirling; Leith Gallery, Edinburgh; Chatton Gallery, Chatton; Riverside Gallery, Stonehaven; Thompson's Gallery, London; McEwan Gallery, Ballater and Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow.

A small marble urn, together with plaster Doric capital (2)

AN ITALIAN MARBLE CAPITAL FEATURING STANDING LIONS19TH CENTURY 16cm high, 28cm wide Provenance: The Simon Neal Collection Inspired by the ornate marble capitals and baptismal fonts found in Italian Romanesque art and architecture. Condition Report: The capital with various marks, knocks, scuffs, abrasions and scratches. Various old chips and losses - see images. One lion mask lacking - see image. The top with a rectangular section of inset marble. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT METAL AND ONYX STANDARD LAMP the urn finial above a Corinthian capital and columnar stem, finishing at a tripod base with hoof feet, 140cm high

A PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE GILT METAL COLUMNAR TABLE LAMPS by Collier Webb, the electrical fitment above a composite capital, on a reeded column and triform base, with lions paw feet, 71cm high

A PAIR OF COLUMNAR TABLE LAMPS the electrical fitment above a Corinthian capital, on a reeded stem and stepped pedestal base, 47cm high (2)

A PAIR OF EMPIRE SEVEN-LIGHT CANDELABRA early 19th century, fitted for electricity, the scrolling horn shaped branches issuing from a central orb, resting on a composite capital and column stem, on a gilt metal mounted pedestal base, 121cm highProvenance: The Property of the Trustees of Lord Gretton. Sold Christie's King Street, 11th September 2008, Furniture, Sculpture and Carpets. Lot 193. Price Realised £11,250.

A 'Chippendale Revival' mahogany composed pier bookcase, moulded cornice with dentil capital above a bevelled rectangular mirror and a pair of glazed doors enclosing a shelf, applied throughout with fretwork and blind fretwork, 140cm high, 99cm wide, 19.5cm deep

Full title: Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008): 'Support', screenprint in colours, ed. 246/250, dated (19)73Description: Work: 76 x 55,5 cm Frame: 114 x 93,8 cm Two days before Christmas 1972 a major earthquake struck the Nicaraguan capital of Managua, claiming approximately five thousand lives and displacing two-thirds of the city's 325,000 residents. The devastating event captured international media attention and triggered widespread relief efforts. Robert Rauschenberg responded with 'Support' (1973), a screen print he produced to benefit the Pan American Development Foundation. The print was issued by Styria Studio, New York, in an edition of 250, and proceeds from its sale were intended to provide direct aid to the victims of the disaster (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, link).

"Horatia Feilding's Harp" A fine Regency gilt and gesso Concert Harp, with ornate brass mounts and fluted column figural capital, and forty-five string points (unstrung and distressed) decorated in the Neo-classical taste; together with another Musical Instrument. (2) * A well known early photograph taken by Horatia's half-brother, Henry Fox Talbot depicts a woman, said to be Horatia, who subsequently married Thomas Gaisford, playing what looks like this instrument.  Patent No.2311

A quality Victorian oak framed Stick Barometer, with arched and pierced capital, by J. Hicks, 8, 9 & 10 Hatton Gardens, London. (1)

A 17th Century and later carved oak Overmantel Panel, the shaped capital with shield centre above eight panels carved with floral and bird decoration in relief, approx. 62" x 49" (158cms x 125cms). (1)

Five Irish silver George IV Decanter Labels, in the form of Capital Letter, two for Claret (C) one for Port (P) and two for Sherry (S).  (5)

* Charles I (1600-1649). King of England, Scotland & Ireland, 1625-49. Document signed, 'Carolus R', Palace of Westminster, 8 May 1633, in Latin, addressed to ‘Illustrissimo et Celsissimo Principi C… … consanguineo et amico nostro charissimo’ [Christian IV king of Denmark], 8 May 1633, announcing the diplomatic mission of Sir [Robert] Anstruther [1578-1644 or 1645] to the diet of [protestant] princes of Germany and Sweden [at Heilbronn]; his letters are expected, subscribed with the sign-manual of Charles I, ‘V[es]trae C[elsissi]mi bonus consanguineus et amicus Carolus R[ex]’ (Your most highness’s good cousin and friend King Charles), the name and title excised from third and fourth line of text and also from second and third line of address panel, both with old paper repairs, signet seal applied en placard at head of final page above old album adhesion remains, a little age wear and some further adhesion remains to inner margin of final page, one page with integral address leaf, folioQty: (1)NOTESThe name of the addressee has been excised both from the document itself and the address-panel, but its contents, specifically the mention of the diplomatic mission of Sir Robert Anstruther, together with the upper element of a capital letter C, leaves the identity of the recipient in no doubt. Possibly the work of Patrick Young (1584-1652), who held the post of royal librarian and Latin Secretary between 1624 and 1649.

Beda (Natalis or Noël). Scholastica declaratio sententie & ritus ecclesiae de vnica Magdalena per Natalem Bedam studii Parrhisieri. Artisi & theologie magistru: cotra magistroru Iacobi Fabri & Iudoci Clichto uei contheologi scripta, per additionis modum ad ea, que prius p alios contra eosdem fuere deprompta. Anno dni, 1519. Mensis Nouembe. 25, [Paris}: Venundatur in officina Iodoci Badii Ascensii, [1519], 53 ff., title with woodcut illustration depicting the operation of a hand press, red-ruled throughout, some capital letters with stencilled highlighting in yellow, small damp stain at gutter, foot of title inscribed in an early hand 'Ex libris Capucin Conuntus Sylvanectinsis',. ownership signature of D.L. Cumming, 19th century half calf by Birdsall & Son, Northampton, joints and edges lightly rubbed, 8voQty: (1)NOTESVery rare. No copies traced at auction. Not in Adams. Leader of the Paris Faculty of Theology (1520-1534), and staunch opposer of the Reformation, Beda wrote five polemics (the present copy is the first) between 1519-1529 in his campaign against the teachings of Martin Luther generally and the humanists Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples in particular.

King (Jessie M.) The Little White Town of Never Weary, London: George Harrap, [1917], 4 mounted colour plate, photographic illustrations by J. Bruce Cameron, Merle's Tower illustration with marginal tear repaired to verso, some light spotting, original pictorial cloth, spine a little darkened, one corner bumped, 4to, together with The Enchanted Capital of Scotland, from a story told by a merchant of Edinburgh. Retold in words by Isobel K.C. Steele, and retold in pictures by Jessie M. King, Edinburgh: Plaid Stationary of Scotland, [1945], illustrations, contemporary presentation inscription, original cloth (a few stains and small faded patches)), dust jacket, a few chips and tears, 4toQty: (2)

A set of four antique carved and painted wooden pillars, each with Corinthian type capital, twist and faceted column raised on a stepped stone base. Height +/- 245 cm (see illustration).

An early 19th century Swansea porcelain circular plate with shaped rim, enamelled in pink and green with Billingsley style roses within gilded rims. Diameter 23 cm. CONDITION REPORT: Good clear Swansea mark in capital letters. The plate is in generally good order with no repairs and no restoration. There is some rubbing to the gilding on the outer edge and some minor gilding losses. There is some rubbing to the gilding in other places but again this is fairly minor. There are some faint scratches to the centre of the plate. The foot rim is a little dirty and grey in colour which is probably as it should be.

A pair of George IV rosewood wall brackets, of scrolled form boldly carved with leaves. Each 22 cm high. CONDITION REPORT: Height 17.5 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 18 cm. The tops of both brackets are very dirty and stained. The brackets themselves are in generally good condition. The timber is good quality. Each capital is manufactured in two sections and there is movement between the sections. There are some minor surface marks and scratches but no real significant issues.

A HERMES PARIS ENAMELED BANGLEThe wide bangle spelling Hermes in variously coloured capital letters, detailed made in Austria +K.Condition Report: Internal diameter: 6.7cmWidth: 3.8cmThere are one or two surface scratches, otherwise fairly good condition. 

A collection of high quality binocular laboratory microscopes, other microscopes and accessories, mid 20th c, the manufacturers including Watson, Olympus, Clifford Edwards, Britix and Vickers and a chromium plated micromanipulator by The Singer Instrument Co Ltd, Reading, teak case Mostly in ex laboratory condition, requiring a clean and servicing, huge original capital cost

Italy, probably Lombardy, c.1480-1500 AD. A large vellum manuscript psalter leaf (four sides) with large Lombard script portion of Psalm 27 above musical notation of neumes on a four-line stave; text in black ink with red and blue emphatic ornament; headed by a decorative rectangular panel with liquid gold points around, liquid gold field with large capital 'B' among fruit and foliage containing portrait of seated King David with harp at his feet, six square panels bearing capitals ([B]enedic"). 75 grams, 53.2cm (21"). Ex central London gallery; formerly with Galerie Koller, Zurich, Switzerland, 20 March 2006, lot 3475; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10824-177753. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A finial formed as a lion leaping from acanthus leaf column capital, forepaws outstretched, detailing to the full mane, ears, head and muzzle; rectangular tapering socket to base. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession numbers 06.176.26 and 06.176.48, for broadly comparable objects, dated 1st-7th century AD; see accession number 06.176.24, for a similar object formed as a horse; 06.176.71 for similar formed as a leaping feline. 259 grams, 85mm (3 1/4"). Found East Anglia, UK. Fine condition.

AL ROCKOFF (AMERICAN, B.1946) - SOLDIERS Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Purchased directly from the photographer 30cm wide x 45cm high Condition: Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use Additional Information: Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. After enlisting in the Navy while under age, he subsequently became an Army photographer in South Vietnam. Rockoff was known to take tremendous risks to get his pictures at a time when any foreign journalist falling into Khmer Rouge hands could expect execution. In October 1974, he was badly wounded by shrapnel. In April 1975, Rockoff was one of five US newsmen to remain in Phnom Penh when the US embassy launched a helicopter evacuation of its staff. Rockoff splits his time between his homes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. He still works as a photographer. Some of his images have been exhibited in The Foreign Correspondent's Club in Phnom Penh and he continues to work on a book of photos about Cambodian history since 1970

AL ROCKOFF (AMERICAN, B.1946) - YOUNG GIRL Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. 27cm wide x 35m high Condition: Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use Additional Information: Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. After enlisting in the Navy while under age, he subsequently became an Army photographer in South Vietnam. Rockoff was known to take tremendous risks to get his pictures at a time when any foreign journalist falling into Khmer Rouge hands could expect execution. In October 1974, he was badly wounded by shrapnel. In April 1975, Rockoff was one of five US newsmen to remain in Phnom Penh when the US embassy launched a helicopter evacuation of its staff. Rockoff splits his time between his homes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. He still works as a photographer. Some of his images have been exhibited in The Foreign Correspondent's Club in Phnom Penh and he continues to work on a book of photos about Cambodian history since 1970

AL ROCKOFF (AMERICAN, B.1946) - CAMBODIAN SOLDIER Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Purchased directly from the photographer. 21cm wide x 32m high Condition: Minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use Additional Information: Al Rockoff is an American photojournalist made famous by his coverage of the Vietnam War and of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. After enlisting in the Navy while under age, he subsequently became an Army photographer in South Vietnam. Rockoff was known to take tremendous risks to get his pictures at a time when any foreign journalist falling into Khmer Rouge hands could expect execution. In October 1974, he was badly wounded by shrapnel. In April 1975, Rockoff was one of five US newsmen to remain in Phnom Penh when the US embassy launched a helicopter evacuation of its staff. Rockoff splits his time between his homes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. He still works as a photographer. Some of his images have been exhibited in The Foreign Correspondent's Club in Phnom Penh and he continues to work on a book of photos about Cambodian history since 1970

Original vintage advertising poster for a carnival in Nice – Le Carnaval a Nice – held February 1964. The poster features a colourful painting by Jules Cavailles (1901-1977) of a woman in a broad yellow hat, blue apron and colourful dress carrying a bouquet of flowers, with a man in formal military uniform dancing behind her, and the sea and a beach in the background. Nice is the seventh most populous urban area in France and the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Located in the French Riviera, on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, at the foot of the Alps, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast and the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region after Marseille. Nice is approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the principality of Monaco and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the French-Italian border. Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: France, designer: J Cavailles, size (cm): 63x40, year of printing: 1964

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the French capital city of Paris published by SNCF French National Railway (Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais) featuring a scenic view over Paris by the painter Jules Cavailles (1901-1977) with French flags and the Obelisk and Fountain of the Place de la Concorde in the foreground, cars and a horse drawn carriage passing by, the tree lined Champs Elysees avenue leading past parks to the Arc de Triomphe covered with a French flag and the Eiffel Tower in the distance, the text below. Printed in France for and by French National Railways by OEDIP, Paris. Good condition, minor creasing on edges, minor tears, staining. Country of issue: France, designer: J. Cavailles, size (cm): 99.5x62, year of printing: 1957

Original vintage travel poster - Tanganyika becomes a sovereign nation - featuring a small inset marking Tanganyika on the map of Africa. Information on population and political, financial, and technical advance of the country after help from Asia, Europe, and Britain. Photographs below portray Dar es Salaam - the capital, seat of government, chief port and commercial centre, an important outlet for the export trade; pupils by school; sisal production; lady with a baby at a coffee plantation; giraffes on a plain; outside view of the Princess Margaret Hospital and a ward in the hospital with doctors in white and nurses in pink uniforms; vocational and technical education at trade schools; diamond mining; people at a conference agreeing on constitutional proposals; community centre used for adult education classes, socials and sport, with ladies in colourful dresses playing ball in the yard; a man in the field of maize captioned - The European community consists of farmers, businessmen civil servants and missionaries; textile mill factory. Printed in England for H.M. Stationery Office by Clarke & Sherwell Ltd., Northampton. Horizontal. Good condition, creasing, folds, repaired tears, tears, tape on reverse. Country of issue: UK, designer: Central Office of Information, size (cm): 75x100, year of printing: 1961

Original vintage travel poster - Jamaica becomes a sovereign nation - featuring a small inset map of Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean showing location of Jamaica with USA and South America marked. Information on population, area, production, and exports is accompanied by photographs captioned: Palisadoes airport - Many air and shipping lines serve Jamaica. Kingston, King Street - This is the island's capital and main port. Suburban housing - House-building is aided by the government. Beach-hotels for tourists - Tourists spend some £12 million a year in Jamaica. Facilities are being improved to attract more visitors. Bauxite yields aluminium - Bauxite exports are worth over £30 million a year. Sugar-cane harvest - Sugar, molasses and rum are made from the cane. Blue mountain coffee - Coffee beans are sorted and graded for export. Fruit canning - This is one of a variety of new industries. Children in hospital - Jamaica has 26 hospitals and 134 health centres. Education - British aid to schools and to the West Indies University college exceeds £2 million. Printed in England for H.M. Stationery Office by Clarke & Sherwell Ltd., Northampton. Horizontal. Good condition, folds, creasing, minor foxing, pin holes. Country of issue: UK, designer: Central Office of Information, size (cm): 75x97, year of printing: 1962

A 1950s Royal Doulton toby jug, inscribed verso Auld MAC Bang went Saxpence, stamp to base bears a capital A to left of crown (15cm x 20cm x 14cm)

A large brass Classical column style lamp with Corinthian capital above a fluted column, on foliate square base and ball feet, complete with shade (to top of lampholder: 52cm x 17cm x 17cm)

An early 20th century lacquered bronze? freestanding standard lamp in the French taste, the seated sphinx over Ionic capital to reeded column, height 140cm, together with cast iron three division floral pierced corner stickstand (2)

POSTCARDS - ASSORTED Approximately 180 cards, British and overseas, comprising real photographic views of H.M. King George Tiger Shooting in India; Captain Scott; H.M. The King Inspecting the Guard of Honour on Landing at Portsmouth, 1912; Orderly Room Staff, 1st Bn, South Staffordshire Regiment; Oxford [Boat Race Crew], 1912; The Pond, Compton; and The New Forest Foxhounds at Lyndhurst (slightly faded); with printed views of Capital and Counties Bank, Haslemere; High Street, Haslemere (two different); Lower Street, Haslemere; Post Office, Hindhead; Sickle Mill, Shottermill; various artist-drawn and other views of Ceylon and Burma; Club House, Badulla; and others, (album).

A MAHOGANY CASED 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK the enamel dial signed 'Wm.Slade Taunton' with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, painted cottage to break arch and floral decoration to spandrels, the figured mahogany case with spiral turned pilasters capped with gilt metal capital to the hood and trunk, 47cm wide 208cm high Condition Report : overall good condition, wtih key pendulum and two matched cast iron weights Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

A carved stone corinthian capital, some damage, 40cm2

A carved oak settle, 17th century and later, likely constructed from earlier timbers, the high back with null carved top rail above four carved panels between carved rails and stiles, the rounded arms on scroll supports above a panelled seat opening to a plain interior, the box base with three arcaded carved panels, 140cm wide x 50cm deep x 158cm high.Condition report: Structurally sound.  Generally fair condition with cosmetic marks throughout consistent with age and use.  Base left front panel split to one side.  Losses to centre panel right capital.  Likely 19th century construction, or later, utilising 17th century and later timbers.

A 65cm old faded mahogany cabinet with shelves enclosed by a panelled door with flanking capital topped fluted half pillars, set on plinth base

The remarkable ‘Hong Kong 1860’ Five Dollar Banknote, issued by the Oriental Bank Corporation - The earliest known fully issued banknote of any denomination for Hong Kong - An extraordinary new discovery that furthers our understanding of early banknote issuance in the region Oriental Bank Corporation, Hong Kong, $5, 1 June 1860, serial number 20465, signature of the Manager, John McDouall, at right and the Accountant, James Webster, at left, Royal Coat of Arms at upper centre, reverse blue, paper with a clear watermark, a little rust and some scuffing and dirt, no tears or holes, strong and original paper, in PMG holder grade 12, fine K.N.Boon 25, unlisted in Pick, listed as unconfirmed in TBB £30,000-£50,000 --- A Brief History of the Oriental Bank Corporation The Oriental Bank was an evolution of an earlier institution, the Bank of Western India, which was founded in 1842. It expanded quickly, opening branches all over India and South-east Asia, and was renamed The Oriental Bank. Following the acquisition of the Bank of Ceylon in 1850, the bank was granted a Royal Charter and was renamed the Oriental Bank Corporation in 1851. By the mid 1850s the bank had over 20 branches, with some as far afield as New Zealand, California, and Mauritius, most of which were issuing banknotes. The Oriental Bank was the first bank to open a branch in Hong Kong. Its office building was located at 14 Queens Road in Victoria - a central and prestigious location. It was the only bank to issue notes in Hong Kong until 1858, when the Mercantile Bank of India, London & China opened its doors. This was rapidly followed by several other banks in the mid 1860s but by this time the Oriental Bank Corporation was the pre-eminent exchange bank, and banknote issuer in the region, with a paid-up capital of over £1,500,000. Following several financial disasters in the 1870s, the bank ceased trading in 1884. Although it was reformed as the New Oriental Bank Corporation, this too failed, and the bank finally closed its doors in 1892. It is interesting to note that throughout its history the Bank had its head office in London and a sizeable branch in Edinburgh. The majority of its Court of Directors were Scottish, along with a great many of its senior overseas staff, and the very wording ‘Court of Directors’ is in itself terminology generally only used by Scottish banks. Early Date Starting in 1846, the Oriental Bank was the first bank to issue notes in Hong Kong, although no examples are thought to have survived. This note, dated 1860, is of a type that was issued between 1851 and 1865. Interestingly, it was issued in the same year that Kowloon was officially ceded to the British at the Convention of Peking, following the Second Opium War. Until the discovery of this note, it has been unclear which of several known proof types were actually issued during this period. A few scattered proofs and specimens, printed by two separate printers, were all that were understood to have survived. The only other issued notes from the Oriental Bank Corporation to have survived are dated 1866 and 1879, three of which are in private collections, and several others in institutions. Printing Company This note was printed by Batho & Bingley, a relatively small London printer that operated from the early 1830’s through to the late 1850’s. All notes issued by the Oriental Bank (and the Oriental Bank Corporation) in Hong Kong from 1846 until 1865 were printed by Batho & Bingley, after which the contract was taken over by Perkins, Bacon & Co. Batho & Bingley also printed notes for the Oriental Bank in Singapore, Ceylon, Australia, India and probably their other branches as well. As the bank gradually ran out of Batho & Bingley notes in each of these branches, all new printing contracts were instead awarded to Perkins, Bacon & Co. It is also interesting to note that a Batho & Bingley design for a Glasgow Bank note, produced in the mid 1840s, is almost identical to this note in all respects. This is another Scottish connection, and may explain why such an obscure printing company was chosen to provide notes for a major overseas bank. Signatories From the Hong Kong directories, annual lists of all foreign workers living in Hong Kong and China, it has been possible to work out who the two signatories are. John McDouall started working for the Oriental Bank Corporation in 1851. He worked for the bank until his untimely death in a carriage accident in 1873, by which time he had risen to the position of Bank Manager. He is listed in the Hong Kong Directory as a Manager from 1860 onwards, so this may have been one of the earliest notes he signed from this position. James Webster was an accountant for the Oriental Bank Corporation in 1860, though within 18 months he was promoted to the position of agent for the bank in the Shanghai branch. By the mid 1860s he appears to have left the Bank and moved to Yokohama to work for a trading company based there.

A pair of Victorian brass candlesticks, with stiff leaf terminals above a scrolling leaf capital, the petal form compressed base terminating with slightly scrolling tips, on a square base (fitted as table lamps),41cm excl: fittings

A Regency gilt mirror, with an inverted cornice, with Egyptian head capital pilasters, 53 x 111cm, The contents of Badynghams, Great Waltham.

Miscellaneous items including set of branding irons with capital letter terminals, antique games and sundries

A collection of various wines, including Crement Du Jura, Bucks Fizz, Liebraumilch, Valpol, Cava, Capital Morgan Rum etc (12 bottles)

An ormolu mounted Blue John table lamp, with corinthian capital, height 37cm (a.f.)

WINSTON CHURCHILL - 'SAVROLA' An early edition of Winston Churchill’s’ Savrola in a hardcover navy case - the only major fictional work of Winston S. Churchill. The story describes events in the capital of Laurania, a fictional European state, as unrest against the dictatorial government of president Antonio Molara turns to violent revolution. Published 1908 Sold with COPY of original receipt Book: 21.5cm x 15cm; with case: 24cm x 17cm Condition: Minor to moderate signs of wear commensurate with age and use, some staining, foxing to the pages. Rips to pages