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Click here to subscribeUnsigned - A Swiss 18ct gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1910, engine turned dial with floral inner, black Roman numerals and blued hands, mechanical crown wind movement, case, 34mm diameter, verso engraved with scrolls and foliage around a monogrammed escutcheon shaped cartouche, interior with casemaker's mark of Louis Weill and Swiss mark for 18ct gold, additionally stamped K18, the cuvette similarly marked, 32.6g gross
Unsigned - An early 19th century French metalwares 18ct gold slim cased open faced pocket watch, circa 1825, silvered dial with engine turned inner, black Roman numerals and blued hands, mechanical key wind movement, case, 42mm diameter, 7mm thick, bezel, bow and verso decorated with polychrome enamel scrolls and foliage, interior with unidentified case maker's mark (FIM lozenge cartouche), and French 'Departments' mark for 18ct gold (1819-1835), along with personal engraving, the cuvette similarly marked, 40.5g gross, along with an enamelled winding key and supported on a 'belcher' link chain, 2mm diameter, stamped 9C, with bolt ring fastening, 30cm long,12g, all presented in a wooden travelling case with Boulle style decoration (2)
A George III silver tea pot with associated stand, the teapot with mark of Crispin Fuller, London 1802, of oval form with stepped parapet, upper and lower each with a band of foliate engraving between two cartouches, one monogrammed, each bordered by a wreath, part marked piano hinged stepped and domed cover topped with a brown finial, brown handle, 418.6g (13.4ozt); the stand with mark of Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult, London 1802, of navette form, the border with decorative bright cut engraving, the centre with a matching monogrammed cartouche, raised on four triangular feet, 16 x 12cm, 121.4g (3.9ozt) (2)Teapot - Overall in fair to good condition. Some surface scratches and minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Evidence of a minor repair to the body near the spout. Cover hinge rather loose. Finial a little loose, as is the handle, which appears to have broken in the bottom socket. Stands well on a flat surface with no wobble.Stand - Overall in good condition. Some surface scratches and minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. A little wobble when on a flat surface.
Edinburgh - A Victorian silver salver together with an Old Sheffield Plate example, mark of James McKay, 1840, 'Chippendale' style with shell and scroll rim, the field with foliate engraving around a central monogrammed cartouche, raised on 3 applied cast shell and scroll feet, 27cm diameter, 530.6g (17ozt); the OSP example of similar style with gadrooned rim, the field with a border of foliate engraving and with a central monogram, raised on 3 applied cast shell and scroll feet, 30cm diameter (2)
Unsigned - A Swiss silver Goliath open faced pocket watch with a silver travelling case, circa 1900, white dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands, crown wind mechanical covered movement with exhibition mainspring and hand setting button at 1H, case, 70mm diameter, interior with Swiss marks for 935/1000 standard silver, additionally marked 0,935, 257.6g gross, presented in a wooden easel backed travelling case, hinged cover capped in silver, mark of Synyer & Beddoes (Harry Synyer & Charles Joseph Beddoes), Birmingham 1904, with hammered finish, upper with circular cartouche, 110 x 100mm
A silver plated Highlander's dress dirk together with a plaid brooch, the dirk with decorative handle featuring four oval cabochon cut foil backed smoky quartz above a cartouche featuring two hounds, and below four recesses containing alternate soldiers and maidens and a row of coloured foil backed hardstones, the pommel with circular faceted foil backed smoky quartz, steel tapering blade, 32.5cm long with clipped rear edge, decorative scabbard featuring the crest and ribboned motto of CLAN ANDERSON with helmet above, the subsidiary fork and knife similarly designed, verso with simple fitting, overall length 54cm; the base metal brooch of circular form, 10cm diameter, outer pierced section over a plain ground featuring eagles and balls on a foliate field, central raised section similarly decorated, with a circular brown facetted smoky quartz, 4.5cm diameter, verso with simple pin and hook fitting, 10cm diameter (2)Dirk - Overall in fair to good condition with no obvious sign of repair. The scabbard has some loss to the material exposing the wood under the crest and motto area. Some very minor loss of plating to the high exposed areas. Would benefit from being cleaned. The fork, knife and dirk all in good condition with just some staining to the steelwork.Brooch - Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some light surface scratches and nicks, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Verso missing 6 of the 12 retaining nuts.
A pair of George III 18th century silver salts with later spoons, the salts each with mark of Solomon Hougham, London 1795, of navette form, decoratively pierced side with bright cut engraving around an escutcheon shaped cartouche engraved with the crest of CAMPBELL, raised on four applied triangular feet, blue glass liner with star cut base; the spoons with mark of Thomas Wilkes Barker, London 1820, 'Fiddle' pattern, one engraved with the crest of BEDFORD, gilt washed bowls,126.6g (4.1ozt) gross weighable silver (4)
An 18th century Dutch metalwares silver waiter, maker not traced (RB oval cartouche), Amsterdam, crowned lion 1st standard mark for 934/1000 standard silver, date letter for 1746, later 'hatchet' tax mark, of square form with canted corners and decorative ropetwist rim, raised on four applied cast and pierced feet, 22 x 22cm, 482.4g, (15.5ozt)
A Victorian silver vinaigrette commemorating the Great Exhibition, mark of Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1850, of rectangular form with scrolled and scalloped edge, underside with engine turned engraved decoration around a vacant scroll edged cartouche, piano hinged cover with a finely engraved depiction of Crystal Palace on a sunburst background, gilded interior with hinged and pierced grille, 5 x 3cm 26.4gOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some light surface scratches and scuffs, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Both hinges very, very slightly strained, but both covers open and close satisfactorily. A little staining to the underside of the grille and inside the body, probably from the sponge, which is still in place. Hallmarks readable.
A late 20th century silver dog whistle and chain, mark not traced (GPS trefoil cartouche), London 1977, Jubilee marked, torpedo shaped with bone mouthpiece, signed to the side JAMES PURDEY & SONS LTD 7cm in length; the chain of 'filed curb' links, 5mm diameter, apparently unmarked, tests as silver, terminating in a bolt ring fastening, length, 69cm, 61.6g gross (2)
A George II silver 5 bottle cruet stand with later cruets, the frame with mark of Samuel Wood, London 1741, of scalloped from comprising 5 circular wire frames and simple handle, the side with a belted cartouche engraved with an as yet unidentified armorial, raised on four scroll and shell feet, containing a large and small panelled caster each with friction fitting pierced cover, marks to the body indecipherable, part mark to the smaller caster dated 1831, two baluster shaped panelled glass oil bottles and matching mustard, each with unmarked removable covers, (glassware a/f),17cm diameter, 21cm high, 721.3g (23.1ozt) weighable silverStand - Overall in fair to good condition. A little wobble when on a flat surface. Hallmarks a little rubbed but still readable. Engraving rubbed. Would greatly benefit from professional cleaning.Oil and vinegar glass bottles chipped and with losses to the girdles. Very loose fitting covers with minor deformation to the rims. Both casters with evidence or repairs and very minor patches. Hallmarks almost unreadable.
A 19th century silver vinaigrette, mark of Matthew Linwood, and two others. Birmingham 1813, of rectangular form, underside with two concentric rows of bright cut engraving, the cover with 8 decorative navettes over a textured ground and around a vacant rectangular cartouche, gilded interior and hinged and pierced grille, 3 x 2cm; the second, mark of John Bettridge, Birmingham 1820, decorated all over with engine turned decoration, the cover with a monogrammed rectangular cartouche, gilded interior and hinged and pierced grille, 3.5 x 2.5cm; the third, possible mark of William Simpson, Birmingham 1835 (?), decorated all over with bright cut floral and symmetrical designs, personalised cover, gilded interior and hinged and pierced grille, 3 x 2cm (3)
A Victorian silver engraved 'Castle Top' card case, mark of Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1850, of rectangular form with scalloped edge, the front with engine turned decoration around an engraved scene, probably of the Old Bridge at Perth, Scotland, verso with engine turned decoration around a monogrammed scroll edged cartouche, piano hinged cover, 10 x 7cm, 72.6gOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some light surface scratches and nicks, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Both sides very, very slightly concave. Hinge in good order and does not appear strained, and the cover opens and closes satisfactorily. Hallmarks readable. Retailer signed opposite side to the hallmark (ROE & JACOB * LIVERPOOL)
A Victorian silver cased notebook, mark of Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1846, of rectangular form, the front with striped engine turned engraving around an engraved coastal scene, verso with similar decoration around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, interior with 'ivorine' pages, 8 x 5cmOverall in fair condition. Some surface scratches, dents and dings to the silver covers as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Edges of the silver a little distorted and out of shape. Hallmarks rubbed but still readable. Interior leather and silk rather dirty, stained and spotted. Leaves are loose. Pencil lacking.
A large and impressive William IV silver salver, mark of William Ker Reid, London 1831, of circular form, the field with foliate engraving around a central crested and presentation engraved cartouche, cast shell and foliate scroll rim, raised on four cast shell and scroll feet, 70cm diameter, weight approximately 6200g (200ozt), presented in a wooden travelling case
A 19th century silver snuff box, mark of Joseph Willmore, together with two vinaigrettes, Birmingham 1806, of rectangular and somewhat convex form with ribbed decoration all over, piano hinged cover with simple thumbpiece, 6.5 x 3.0cm; the vinaigrettes both of rectangular form with scalloped edge, vacant cartouche to the cover, gilded interior, hinged and pierced grille and suspension ring to the top; the first with mark of Frederick Marson, 1877, 3 x 2cm; the second with mark of, Aston & Son (Thomas & William Aston), 1859, 3 x 2cm (3)
A George III 18th century silver teapot, mark of Charles Aldridge, London 1798, of oval form with vertical flutes, top and bottom borders of bright cut engraving, sides each with a bright cut and foliate bordered shield shaped cartouche, one vacant, the other engraved with an as yet unidentified crest, part mark flush fitting slightly domed hinged cover topped with an ivory rosette finial, capped brown handle and straight spout, 483.4g (15.5ozt) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: AZ2SKNRG Overall in fair condition. Some surface scratches and minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Evidence of a minor repair and some denting to the spout. Evidence of minor straining to the cover hinge - the cover does not close completely. Underside a little dished with evidence of a minor repair to the edge. Finial a little loose, but the handle is firm in the sockets. Stands well on a flat surface with no wobble.
A 19th century silver topped horn snuff mull together with a later silver topped horn beaker, the mull with indecipherable maker's mark, duty marked, probably Scottish and early 19th century, crescent shaped tapering horn with plain silver collar and piano hinged cover decorated with repoussé foliage around a double C edged cartouche engraved with the crests of MacKINDLAY (Sco.) and BARCLAY (Sco.) 4.5 x 3.5cm at the rim, 15cm long, 83.7g; the beaker with mark of Frederick C. Asman & Company, Sheffield 1904, tapering side with glass base and silver rim, side with an applied silver shield shaped cartouche engraved with the crest of ACHELEY, 5.5cm diameter at the rim, 8cm high, 54.2g (2)mull - Overall in good condition with no obvious signs of damage or repair. Hinge a little loose but does not appear strained. Cover snaps shut, but still a little loose when closed. Marks very indistinct, crests clear and readable. Little nick out of the horn, but surface only and does not penetrate.beaker - Overall in good condition with no obvious signs of repair. A very minor chip to the glass base. Some surface scratches to the silverware as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Hallmarks and crest clear and readable.
A late 20th century 9ct gold 'Albert' watch chain, maker's mark not traced ('Se' rectangular cartouche), Sheffield 1993, alternate long and short rectangular and decoratively pierced links, 8mm diameter, terminating in trigger catch fastenings, T bar suspended from a short length of chain midway, length 49cm, 55.3gOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some light surface scratches and minor nicks, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Both catches fully operational. Extremely minor wear to the linkage.
A sapphire and moonstone pendant and chain, set with a cabochon moonstone, approximately 25 x 13.1mm, surrounded by oval faceted sapphires, estimated approximate total sapphire weight 2.90ct, length including bale 5cm, width 2.1cm, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, trace link chain, length 46cm, unhallmarked, cartouche stamped '15CT', gross weight 12.9gOverall condition: Fair to goodAll stones presentWear to settings, some sapphire claws missingMinor abrasion to moonstone - visible with a 10x loupeAbrasion and chipping to sapphires - visible with a 10x loupeClasp opens and closes positively
Terond & Ravier, Genève - A mid 19th century ultra-slim open faced pocket watch, circa 1850, white dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands, ultra-slim fully engraved key wind movement signed TEROND & RAVIER A GENEVE, case, 35mm diameter, 3mm thick, milled edge, verso decorated with scrolls and foliage over a textured ground around a central image of a dog, possibly a Borzoi, interior with unidentified case maker's mark (FM oval cartouche), metal unmarked, tests as 18ct gold, 21.8g gross, presented with a tapering male ratchet key
A 9ct gold folding Masonic ball fob, maker's mark not traced (TJ square cartouche), Birmingham, minimum marks, the decoratively engraved and domed four bar cross shaped frame with suspension ring, containing the 6 section hinged 'cross', each section a four sided pyramid engraved with Masonic symbols,14mm diameter when closed, 6.7g
A Victorian silver christening mug, mark of Fenton Brothers (John Frederick Fenton & Frank Fenton), Sheffield 1872, beaded rims, the side with repoussé foliate decoration around an abstract cartouche with personal engraving, beaded and scrolled handle, gilded interior, 6.5cm diameter at the rim, 8cm high, 122.9g (4ozt)
A trio of 19th century silver vinaigrettes, each with possible maker's mark of Thomas Smith, Birmingham, and of rectangular form with rectangular monogrammed cartouche, gilded interior and hinged and pierced grille; the first, 1823, decorated all over with bright cut symmetrical designs, 3.5 x 2.5cm; the second, 1833, underside with foliate decoration, the cover with symmetrical decoration, 3.5 x 2.5cm; the third, 1834, decorated all over with bright cut floral and symmetrical designs, the cover with cast border, 2.5 x 1.5cm (3)
A Royal Worcester porcelain cup and saucer, late 19th century, each decorated in green, the cup with a beaded gilt cartouche of a grouse, the saucer with a beaded gilt cartouche with the motif of a stag, each stamped with factory marks, inscribed W7272 to the underneath, 5.5cm highCondition ReportSome minor rubbing to the base. Not signed
A small early 20th Century 18ct gold top wound pocket watch by Benson of London having Roman numeral dial to engraved gold face in an engraved case with plain cartouche, approx 27g gross Condition report: Inner dust cover and inside of outer case hallmarked for 18ct gold. No engraved inscriptions. Approximately 3.5cm wide x 5cm high including top and loop.
A George III and later oak dresser base - restoration and alterations, the single-piece moulded top over three drawers with original brasses and mask and cartouche escutcheons, raised on cabriole-style front supports with angular hoof feet and rear stile supports, united by a scalloped apron with applied turned split mouldings. (LWH 172 x 47 x 77.5 cm)
A 19th century carved oak mirror - the flared moulded cornice over a guilloche carved frieze and arched plate beneath, with carved spandrels with fawns and curled paper scrolls, flanked by moulded pilasters, above a carved apron with a pair of griffins flanking a central cartouche, some losses to carving, 78.5 x 66 cm.
Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) - S. Francis Receiving A Palm From Child Jesus / Description: Saint Francis of Assisi receiving a palm from the hands of the child Jesus. Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) after Denys Calvaert (Antwerp 1540-1619, working in Italy). The print bears the collection mark of Duke D'Arenberg (oval collection stamp = L.567, ) In the second state there was a cartouche at the bottom with text and signature of the publisher/engraver. Here an impression with omission of text line and addition of a paper strip Hieronymus Wierix fecit glued on top of the bottom right corner, so the state is not to determine. Probably a second state as the first state is from the uppermost rarity. This A larger important print in the oeuvre of Wierix. / Dimensions: 26,40 x 19,00 cm / Condition: A good early impression trimmed outside the image borderline with omission of the textline. Some dry printing upper right corner. On a dense watermarked laid paper from the period On the backside some remains from former mounting visible on the borders. Collection stamp of Duke d' Arenberg on the backside. / Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (1139) --- Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1979 / Les Estampes des Wierix ... catalogue raisonné. 1139) --- Alvin 1866 / Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix (824) / Medium: Engraving /Circa: before 1619 340
Albrecht Dürer's bookplate for Pirckheimer -By Johann Theodor de Bry (1561-1623) / Description: Centrally on the scene, a heart is forged by four female personifications: Tribulatio (sorrow), Spes (hope), Tolerantia (tolerance) and Invidia (envy). This representation is contained in a cartouche mounted on a column. Two putti rest against the base of the column, the right one caressing a little dog. The central part of the design, which shows the emblem of Willibald Pirckheimer, is based on a drawing by Albrecht Dürer. This print was used by Pirckheimer as a bookplate. / Dimensions: 16,20 x 11,00 cm / Condition: A very good luminous impression in very good condition, with full plate border and good margins on laid paper with flattened middle fold. / Literature: O'Dell 2003 / Deutsche und österreichische Exlibris 1500-1599 im Britischen Museum (300.a)-----Nagler 1858-79 / Die Monogrammisten (III.1950.39)-----Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (VIII.308.30) ----Same print in 'Johnson Museum Of Art - Inv.Number 96,033,007 / Medium: Engraving /Circa: Ca.1580-1620 400
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) - S. Maria degli Angeli - First State / Description: PIRANESI, Giovanni Battista S. Maria degli Angeli. Interior. A very large etching in first state on thick laid paper with Fleur de Lys watermark in double circle, signed in plate on cartouche in center below "Cav. Piranesi F.". Interior view of the S. Maria degli Angeli, formerly the Central Hall of the Baths of Diocletian. Ref. Hind 72.129. - Wilton-Ely 305:262. / Dimensions: 48,70 x 72,00 cm / Condition: Splendid and dark impression of the 1st state (of 4), before the numbers, on Fleur de Lys watermarked laid paper / Literature: Wilton-Ely 1994 / Giovanni Battista Piranesi, the complete etchings (262) --- Hind 1922 / Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a critical study (129.I / IV) --- Focillon 1918 / Giovanni Battista Piranesi: Essai de catalogue raisonné de son oeuvre (835) / Medium: Etching /Circa: 1760-1778 600
Ambrosius Francken, Hans Collaert - Story of David and Saul - Early first states / Description: The complete series in four engravings + title cartouche titled: "Historia Davidis et Saulis: Ambrosio ab Herentaels Inventore fol: 4". Not only the impressions in first state come in outstanding excellent early impressions, the presence of the smaller title cartouche (10,10 x 14,20 cm) is very rare to find. / Dimensions: 20,50 x 28,00 cm / Condition: Excellent early impressions with a lot of plate tone. Full plate border and good margins. Moderate age toning of the paper. Overall a good uniform printed complete set in very good condition. / Literature: New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (44-47.I) + title / Medium: Five engravings /Circa: 1579 400
Cherubino Alberti, after Michelangelo - St John Baptist - 1591 / Description: St John the Baptist after Michelangelo's figure in the Last Judgement. St Johnis shown in an elaborate cartouche with angels, one of whom proclaims its fame. Engraving made by: Cherubino Alberti in 1591. / Dimensions: 43,10 x 23,10 cm / Condition: A good impression in very good condition on a bit sturdy laid paper. Collection stamp on the backside. im / Literature: Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (XVII.74.67) --- Michael Bury, 'The Print in Italy 1550-1620', London, 2001, cat.no.94; The figure, here shown in reverse, stands on Christ's right in Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgement. ---- Massari, 1983, p.72, no.81.:Bonasone has isolated a figure from the Last Judgement and presented it in reverse as a self-standing invention / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1591 320
A Decorative Hallmarked Silver Scent Bottle, Henry Matthews (marks incomplete), of square form, scroll detailed in relief, the domed hinged lid initialled and gilt lined (lacking internal stopper), overall height 14.5cm.The is a small dent to the initialled cartouche on the very top. No other visible damage.
A GEORGE III SILVER CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH ENGINE-TURNED DECORATION BENJAMIN WOOD, LONDON, 1760 The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with grotesque mask at the junction with the conforming pierced and engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Ben, Wood, London and numbered 12143, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with winding square to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track and gilt spade hands, the silver case with unusual deeply cut star-centred spiral engine-turned decoration to rear and conforming hatched decoration to bezel, fitted with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and a convex glass to bezel, the interior with hallmarks for London 1760 maker HT. The pillar plate 3.3cm (1.25ins) diameter, the case 4.5cm (1.75ins) diameter. Benjamin Wood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working before 1769. The case of the present watch is notable in that it is a relatively early example of English engine-turned decoration which was becoming increasingly fashionable at this time. Indeed three years after the current watch was made Josiah Wedgwood acquired a rose engine in order to execute similar engine-turned decoration onto his ceramics. Together with: SETH THOMAS A SILVER KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, CIRCA 1884 Movement: Three quarter plate movement, lever escapement, bimetallic split balance, flat balance spring Case: Silver four piece hinged case, the back cover with a vacant cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1884 Dial: White Size: 54mm Signed: Dial, movement Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is in dirty neglected condition however appears complete and original. The mainspring winds however the movement is not currently operational due to the balance staff being broken. The dial has hairline cracks and probable triangular filled repair near the XII numeral. The case is in good original condition. There is no key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Vibrant volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novel Hector Servadac, Voyages et Aventures a Travers Le Monde Solaire (Off on a Comet) with illustrations by P. Philippoteaux. Collection Hetzel, published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1916Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HachetteCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good.
Fair volume of Collection of Hetzel's A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Includes the single novel Michel Strogoff de Moscou a Irkoutsk (Michel Strogoff from Moscou to Irkoutsk) with illustrations by Jules Ferat. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1926Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Fair. Partial tear on upper part of spine. Soiling on back cover. Partial loss of gild and dulling of front cover. Browning of pages.
Excellent volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) type Engel i, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novels L'Ecole des Robinsons, Le Rayon-Vert and Dix Heures en Chasse (Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery; The Green Ray; Ten Hours Hunting) with illustrations and one map by Leon Benett and illustrations in text by Gedeon. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Sticker on verso of first page front cover: Librairie Auguste Fontaine, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1905-1914Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good. Minor soiling pages 1-33.
Vibrant volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) type Engel i, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novel Cesar Cascabel (Cesar Cascabel: The Show on Ice) with black & white and color illustrations by George Roux and two color maps. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1907Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good. Minor discoloration on back cover.
Vibrant double volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant et A l'Eventail (le titre dans la cartouche) type 4, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novels Robur le Conquerant and Un Billet de Loterie (Robur the Inflexible; A Lottery Ticket) with black & white and color illustrations by Leon Bennet and George Roux. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Includes sticker on verso of front cover: Eric Weissenberg. Trace of removed sticker on verso of back cover and numbers 54981 stamped on page. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1905-1914Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good. Superficial loosening of covers from text. Minor wear of edges.
Handsome double volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novels De La Terre a La Lune and Autour de la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon & Around the Moon) with 41 illustrations and one map by De Montaut & 44 illustrations by Emile Bayard and A. De Neuville. Collection Hetzel, published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: c. 1920Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HachetteCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Good. Beginning of tear between the two novels. Recess and color loss in center of spine. Minor soiling on back cover.
Vibrant volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant (In Search of the Castaways) with 172 illustrations by Riou. Collection Hetzel, published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1917Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good.
Single volume of the Collection Hetzel's A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Includes the novel L'ile Mysterieuse (The Mysterious Island) with illustrations by Jules Ferat. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: c. 1920Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.75"DCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Poor. Beginning of tear on upper spine. Weakening of spine cover. Gild loss. Corners wear. Clean interior with browning of pages.
Beautiful volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novel Aventures d'Hector Servadac (Off on a Comet) with illustrations by P. Philippoteaux and Roux. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: c. 1904Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.60"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good. Minor foxing. Minimal loosening from spine between pages 304-305.
Double volume from Hetzel's French edition A un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) type Engel i, from the Voyages Extraordinaires by Jules Verne. Includes the novels Cinq Semaines en Ballon and Voyage au Centre de la Terre (Five Weeks in a Balloon; Journey to the Center of the Earth) with illustrations by de Montaut, and Riou. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1905-1916Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Good. Some foxing and minor soiling. Gild loss on front cover and soiling. Partial tear on upper part of binding between the two novels.
Handsome single volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant (le titre dans la cartouche) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novel Famille Sans Nom (Family Without a Name) with 82 illustrations by G. Tiret-Bognet and a map in color. Collection Hetzel, published by Librairie Hachette et Co, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: c. 1915Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.40"DManufacturer: HachetteCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Very good.
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