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λ DAME LAURA KNIGHT (BRITISH 1877-1970) THE REHEARSAL: RUTLAND BOUGHTON, GWEN FFRANGCON-DAVIES AND BARRY JACKSON Black chalk Signed with initials and inscribed Rutland Boughton, Barry V.J. + Gwen (lower left) 24.5 x 34.5cm (9½ x 13½ in.)The present work is a drawing backstage at Birmingham Repertory Theatre at the time of a rehearsal of The Immortal Hour, in 1921 or 1922, depicting Rutland Boughton, Barry Jackson and Gwen Ffrangcon Davies. The Immortal Hour was first performed on August 26 1914, at the inaugural Glastonbury Festival. The opera was composed by Rutland Boughton, the music teacher turned composer, and is based on a libretto by William Sharp, who also wrote under the pseudonym Fiona Macleod. The opera was revived by Barry Jackson's Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company in 1921 and was produced by him alternating at both his Birmingham Theatre and also The Regent Theatre, London for the next three years. This work is recorded in the Laura Knight Catalogue Raisonne currently being prepared by R. John Croft F.C.A. under catalogue number D#0245. The Immortal Hour is a musical drama that draws inspiration from Celtic folklore and mythology. The opera's success was due in part to the music, including the Faery Song, and the performance of Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies as Etain, which launched her acting career. Rutland Boughton (1878-1960) was an English composer who became known in the early 20th century as a composer of symphonies, concertos, chamber music, opera and choral music. His best known work was The immortal Hour. Boughton is also remembered for establishing the first series of the Glastonbury Festivals. He was also an influential communist activist of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Barry Jackson (1879-1961) was knighted in 1925. In 1913 he was the founder of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, Director of the Malvern Theatre Festivals from 1929 to 1937, Director of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Stratford on Avon 1945/48. Jackson directed many plays for The Old Vic Theatre London, The Queens Theatre London, and The London Regent Theatre. Many famous actors gained early experience at the Birmingham Repertory company including Laurence Olivier, Peggy Ashcroft, Edith Evans, Stewart Grainger, Ralph Richardson and Protégées of Barry Jackson included John Gielgud, Cedric Hardwick and Gwen Ffrangcon Davies. Gwen Ffrangcon Davies (1891-1992) worked during her life in theatre, television, radio and film. Her first break came in 1914 when Rutland Boughton commissioned her to play in The Immortal Hour as Etain in his opera at Glastonbury Festival and she gained further fame as Juliet with John Gielgud as Romeo. Both Barry Jackson and Gwen Ffrangcon Davies became lifelong friends of the Knights and on occasion going on holiday together. Condition Report: Examined out of the frame. The sheet is taped in the extreme corners to the backboard. There are three holes to the extreme left hand edge of the sheet, consistent with its removal from a sketchbook. Subject to the above the work appears to be in generally good condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of jewellery, some silver including earrings and rings including puzzle and Celtic, vintage brooches and earrings, Geno cameo brooch, rose quartz necklace, silver band, serpent earrings, Edwardian brooch, silver gilt ring, two single 9ct gold earrings (1g), pair of 9ct gold earrings set with cubic zirconia and rubies, etc
[C]V-NO, vertical ear of grain. Rev. CAR-A-T, warrior on horseback right, holding spear and shield. (ABC -; VA -; BMC -). Extremely Fine. Unique. Auctioneer’s notes: We advise prospective bidders that due to the historical and cultural importance of this piece, we believe it would be highly unlikely to receive an export license from DCMS.When it was discovered by a metal detectorist in November of 2019, the Caratacus Gold Stater caused much excitement and discussion in the world of Iron Age numismatics. Lauded by experts such as Dr Philip de Jersey, David Sear, Dr John Sils and Professor Martin Henig, the unique gold piece of perhaps Britain’s most famous Celtic Chieftain, Caratacus, was sold at a Chris Rudd Auction in 2020, where it hammered for an impressive £80,000. It remains the most valuable Iron Age British coin ever sold. While silver coins of Caratacus have been known of for centuries, this stater is the first, and remains the only, gold coin ever discovered of the Atrebatic ruler. Famous for fighting a guerilla war against Roman forces in the aftermath of the Invasion of Britain in AD 43 for nearly a decade, his forces were defeated at the Battle of Caer Caradoc in AD 50, and he was later captured. Paraded through Rome in a triumph, his courageous speech before the Senate and Emperor Claudius so impressed the Romans that he was spared. Given a house in Rome, he lived in peace for the rest of his life.This unique gold stater borrows imagery from earlier Celtic gold coins, including, most remarkably, the obverse. This design, inspired by the gold coinage of Cunobelin, confirms that Caratacus was indeed a son of the British King, with the inscription CV-NO flanking an ear of barley. Similar to the images appearing on earlier coins of Verica, the reverse depicts a warrior on horseback, crucially surrounded by the Latin ‘CARAT’, leaving no doubt as to the issuer’s identity.
Boxes and objects - a silver bangle, chased and engrave with scrolls, John Taylor & Co, Birmingham, 1955, 21.9g; an Indian hardstone Pietra Dura oval box and cover; another circular; a circular wooden box and cover, the cover white metal inlaid with Celtic design; an African soapstone box and cover hand painted with a hippopotamus; a Rennie Mcintosh style pewter box and cover etc.
Subbuteo table soccer. Miscellaneous Subbuteo 00-scale players, teams including Nottingham Forest, Leeds Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle Utd, Manchester Utd, Liverpool, Southampton, Celtic, etc (30) and a rare track-suited team, goal nets and pitch, c1960s, all boxed Five boxed teams incomplete Track-suited team missing one player Occasional superglue repair, boxes mostly good condition but some marked with pen or repaired with tape
Ireland. Young (Robert M.) & Pike (W.T., editor), Belfast and the Province of Ulster In the 20th Century, [with] Contemporary Biographies, first edition, Brighton: W.T. Pike & Co., 1909, colour frontispiece, b/w in-text illustrations throughout, finely bound by Mudie, signed, brown morocco gilt over cloth boards, the spine with shamrock onlays, the textile woven with the Red Hand of Ulster and further national insignia, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, contemporary crested bookplate to pastedown: James Chaine, 4to; Petrie (George, RHA, VPRIA), The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Ireland [...], second edition, Dublin: Hodges and Smith, 1845, half-title, in-text illustrations, original publisher's cloth, with a Celtic design in blind, lettered in gilt, uncut, yellow endpapers, Sold by Hodgson, Bookeller & Stationer, Belfast, ticket to pasteodown, 4to; Leslie (Rev. James B.), Ferns Clergy and Parishes, inscribed by the author,first edition, one of 400 copies, Dublin: Printed for the Author by The Church of Ireland Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., 1936, original cloth, 8vo; Burtchaell & Sadleir's Alumni Dublinenses, Dublin, 1935, blue cloth over boards, uncut, 8vo; etc., (5)
A Good Quality Silver and Blue Enamelled Gaelic Circular Brooch/Pin, Centre Celtic Cross with Inlaid Enamel Decoration Raised on a Circular Frame depicting Knots and Geometric Decoration, Probably From the Scottish Isles, for Use with Shawl/Kilt or as a Medallion as complete with Hanging Loop, 50mm Diameter
Italeri - 14 boxed 1:72 scale plastic soldiers. Lot includes #6015 Napoleonic Wars French Dragoons; #6029 1st -2nd Century BC Celtic Cavalry; #6013 American Civil War Union Cavalry and similar. The sets are presumed to be in Mint condition being in factory sealed boxes which themselves appear to be Fair Plus - Good with some general storage wear - a couple have tears in cellophane. All sets are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Registration – BF51 WVAChassis No. – SAJAC13M51LF41050M.O.T. – NOOdometer – 56,000‘BF51 WVA’ is a nice looking example of the spacious and luxurious XJ8 in X308 form. ‘BF51 WVA’ is a four owner car with the first and second owners accounting for the first 21 years and 11 months of the car’s history. MOT records show that the mileage has been accrued in a nicely linear fashion with today’s total standing at only around 56,000 miles. ‘BF51 WVA’s’ last MOT expired in August 2024 so will need re-testing before road use. ‘BF51 WVA’ features the esteemed AJ-V8 engine in 4-litre form and a five speed ZF automatic transmission. ‘BF51 WVA’ has a category D insurance marker logged against it dating from 2014 and is offered here with no reserve.The X308 Jaguar XJ saloon was originally intended to feature a new engine from owner Ford’s stable. That unit wasn’t ready in time, however, and so the XJ was gifted the impressive Jaguar AJ-V8 unit in 3.2 and 4.0-litre flavours. ‘BF51 WVA’ benefits from the bigger of the duo which was originally rated at a useful 290 bhp and 290 Ib-ft of torque. This configuration not only offered sublime refinement but also a competitive and impressive turn of speed for a large saloon car. ‘BF51 WVA’s’ sensible mileage and accompanying Jaguar service history results in it receiving a “good” rating for engine and transmission and an “excellent” for electrics.Presented in gleaming black this X308 Jaguar is a handsome example which manages to retain a significant amount of design DNA from the XJ range dating right back to the late 1960’s. The quad headlamps and wide chrome grill give ‘BF51 WVA’ an impressive road presence and the 17-inch Celtic alloy wheels round off the look very well. The interior of ‘BF51 WVA’ is very spacious and luxurious, trimmed in Oatmeal leather which is accompanied by ample walnut veneer. The Antelope hued carpets are even leather edge bound for extra luxury and durability. Bodywork, paintwork and interior are all rated as “good.”In summary:· A low owner example with a sensible, seemingly original mileage· Offering a sophisticated livery of black over light hued leather· Complete with plenty of provenance providing paperwork
CRICKET ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTCARD C. J. BURNUP KENT INTEREST ALSO CORINTHIAN FC AT FOOTBALL Cuthbert James "Pinky" Burnup (21 November 1875 – 5 April 1960) was an English amateur sportsman who played cricket and football around the turn of the 20th century. Burnup played once for the England football team but is more renowned for playing over 200 first-class cricket matches, mainly for Kent County Cricket Club. He was named as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 1903. Burnup also played Football for Corinthian F.C. between 1894 and 1901, scoring 28 times. He toured with Corinthian to South Africa in 1897 and helped the club win the London Charity Cup in the same year. He also played for Old Malvernians F.C. Whilst at Cambridge, Burnup was selected to represent England against Scotland at Celtic Park in Glasgow in April 1896. The match, part of the 1896–97 British Home Championship Ref RP
**Collection of Vintage Silver-Tone Jewellery**A diverse collection of vintage jewellery, primarily silver-tone brooches and a chain-link bracelet, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1970s). The group exhibits intricate craftsmanship, incorporating floral, botanical, and regional themes.### Notable Pieces:1. **Rectangular Openwork Brooch** - Ornate filigree design featuring floral patterns, possibly pewter or silver-tone.2. **Circular Brooch with Red Stone** - Central faceted red stone resembling garnet or glass, encircled by a floral border.3. **Monogram Motif Brooch** - Circular open filigree with a potential personal monogram, letters unclear.4. **Water Lily Brooch** - Three-dimensional sculptural design evoking a water lily, detailed with petals and stamens.5. **Thistle Brooch with Amethyst Stones** - Scottish-inspired motif featuring purple cabochons (glass or amethyst).6. **Oval Brooch with Human Figures** - Depicts raised human figures, possibly musicians or dancers, within an ornate openwork surrounding.7. **Chain Link Bracelet with Ball Charms** - Composed of interlinked chains adorned with spherical charms; functional clasp.### Key Observations:- **Materials and Condition**: Aged tarnish and patina suggest pewter, silver-tone, or low-content silver, though no hallmark is visible for verification.- **Design Influence**: Regional motifs include the thistle, reflecting Scottish design. The fine details and craftsmanship align with mid-20th-century costume jewellery trends.- **Notable Hallmark**: One piece marked "A Miracle Creation," attributed to Miracle Jewellery, a British brand known for Celtic-inspired designs.This collection highlights the artistry of mid-century costume jewellery, offering both decorative value and appeal for collectors.
An oak carved court cupboard, the projecting breakfront cornice with two arch recesses over two panelled doors with a central panel with celtic knotwork, the base similarly carved with larger cupboard doors, each interspaced with uprights carved with monkeys and parrots, with three arches over the stepped base, 180 x 155 x 66cm.
Collection of George III tablespoonsAlexander Spence, Edinburgh 1789of Celtic point pattern, italic B engraved to terminal; together with a Fiddle pattern tablespoon, Newcastle, 1849, modern sauce ladle, London, of Hanoverian pattern; A German/ Polish spoon with Loth mark for .812 purity; three Scottish Provincial tablespoons, Thomas Hamilton & Co. Glasgow circa 1780sWeight - 478g
2000AD: Slaine - an original painted artwork by Martin Simmons (2016)Featuring an incredible ¾ portrait of Slaine, the Celtic Barbarian King from the pages of 2000AD, captured in full colour paints and ink by Martin Simmons.Martin Simmons is a British artist best known for his work on 2000AD in addition to his ongoing work with James Tynion IV on the hugely popular title The Department of Truth, with the series blending elements of conspiracy theories, horror, and psychological thriller with Simmons artwork being critically acclaimed and hugely sought-after by collectors.Illustrated work, graphite inks, pen and paint on Bristol art card. Signed by artist to right margin.Generally excellent condition.Original art size approximately: 42cm x 30cm.~(1)Condition Report: Generally excellent condition.
2000AD: Slaine - an original artwork by Simon Davis (2016)Featuring a sensationally evocative portrait of Slaine, the Celtic Barbarian King from the pages of 2000AD, captured mid-warp spasm by Simon Davis in water colour in a very Bill Sienkiewicz-esque pose. The Warp-Spasm allows Slaine to transform into his most fearsome form of a monstrous, superhuman warrior.Illustrated work, graphite inks and watercolours on paper. Signed by artist to right margin.Generally excellent condition.Original art size approximately: 42cm x 30cm.~(1)Condition Report: Generally excellent condition.

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