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Click here to subscribeInternational Flag Themed Cigarette Card Sets (18), stored in plastic sleeves, Cope Bros Flags of the Nations, plain back 1903 (30), Hills National Flag Series printed back 1914 (20), Wills (2) includes Flags of the Empire (50), Pattreioux Maritime Flags 1931 (26), International Tobacco, International Code of Signals 1934, 50 (2 sets), Players (10 sets) includes Arms and Flags 1905/1912 (3 sets), Carreras (1), G-VG, (18 sets)
School/Club Themed Cigarette Card Sets (11), all stored in plastic leaves, John Brumfit, The Public Schools Ties, (50) 1925, Hignett Bros, International Caps and Badges, 1924 (25), Hudden & Co Public Schools and Colleges1924 (50), some staining to backs, Ogdens Club Badges 1915 (50), Wills School Arms 1906 (without A Series of 50), Carreras School Emblems 1929 (50), Churchman, Well Known Ties A series/2nd series 1934/35 (50 in each), Cavanders School Badges, both series 25 in each 1928, Godfrey Phillips School Badges 1927 (25), one card torn, P-VG, (11 sets)
A selection of mixed bakelite or celluloid mid 20th century boxes to include; a large two division red and black trinket / cigarette box, Made In England, approx. 7.8m wide; a smaller onyx / marble effect bakelite trinket box with removable cover, approx. 13.4cm wide; a stylish mosaic bakelite box of rectangular shape in multicoloured design, with sliding cover with two applied arrows to side, approx. 11cm wide; a bakelite and metal cigarette case of slightly domed shape with mixed colourway mosaic like design; a folding blonde bakelite cigarette case with twin division interior and push button opening; two similar bakelite cigarette cases with metal hinges, one marbled blue, other marbled blue and light green colourways; a folding marbled green designed card / cigarette case; a trio of boxes with matching pearlized and speckled design, two pill / trinket boxes, longer one possibly for glasses or jewellery, longer one approx. 21.2cm long; a cased set of ivorine sewing utensils within marbled fiery orange celluloid case; a red celluloid trinket / make up box with marcasite / jewelled triangular design to cover, and others. Some in the Art Deco designs. Further details: chip to blonde bakelite folding box; minor nicks and nibbles to couple, some surface scratching and general wear.
A collection of early 20th century & later cigarette cards, including complete sets and part sets. The lot including complete sets Wills Life in the Royal Navy series of 50, Wills Our King and Queen series of 50, Wills Air Raid Precautions series of 50, and John Player & Sons Kings & Queens of England series of 50. Part sets including Lambert & Butler Motor Cars 2nd Series 23/25, Wills Dogs 44/50, Wills Old Furniture 2nd series 8/25, Wills The Sea-Shore 49/50, Wills Radio Celebrities 49/50, Players Dogs from paintings by Arthur Wardle 35 from 1st & 2nd series, Wills The Kings Art Treasures 14/40, Major Drapkin & Co. A Series of 36 Subjects (23 cards only), Player's Characters from Dickens series of ten, R. J. Lea Chairman Miniatures first series (18 only). Further, one Raydex Musical Instruments No. 13 Chinese Musical Instruments, seventeen from Dog Series by Candy Novelty & three Corgi Toy cards presented with Sweet Cigarettes, and a 2016 Cigarette and Trade Card Catalogue. Housed in an album, some loose.
French School, 19th century, miniature head and shoulders portrait of a lady, indistincly signed lower right, dia.4.2cm, within enamelled gilt metal strut frame, together with A. Merlin, 19th century, head and shoulders portrait bust of a lady, miniature, 4.5cm dia. within brass strut frame, and brass strut miniature frame containing a cigarette card of Queen Victoria (3)
A collection of early 20th century Wills and Players cigarette cards, amongst other examples. The collection to include a full set of 50 1923 Will's Cigarettes Lucky Charms cards, 50 1924 Players Army Corps & Divisional Signs 1914-1918, 25 1917 Players Colonial & Indian Army Badges, alongside other examples. Housed within a Cigarette Card Album.
Hints on Association Football (1934) - a piece of original mixed media artwork created for the series of 50 cigarette cards 'Hints on Association Football' issued by John Player & Sons in 1934. Featuring the original artwork for the card 'Shooting on The Run'. Believed to be completed by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. Mounted. Measuring approximately 42 cm x 30 cm.
Mardon Son & Hall - x3 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artworks, believed to be completed by artists for worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for an unissued cigarette card series. Featuring pond life, such as pond snails, Iris Kaempferi and a fossil. All mounted. Measuring approximately 21cm x 15cm including the mount.
Richard Ward - x5 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artwork created by marine artist Richard Ward for the unissued cigarette card series 'Shipping', then later published around the 1960's by John Player & Sons. Featuring the original artwork for the cards, 'Olympia', 'Santa Rosa', 'Oxfordshire', 'Savannah' and 'Salmara'. All mounted and measuring approximately 15 cm x 21 cm including the mount.
Mardon Son & Hall - x3 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artworks, believed to be completed by artists for worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for an unissued cigarette card series. Featuring British wild flowers and plants, such as blackberries, strawberries and rosehip. All mounted. Measuring approximately 21cm x 15cm including the mount.
Hints on Association Football (1934) - a piece of original mixed media artwork created for the series of 50 cigarette cards 'Hints on Association Football' issued by John Player & Sons in 1934. Believed to be completed by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. The artwork features two footballers tackling, for the cigarette card titled 'The Shoulder Charge'. Mounted. Measuring approximately 42 cm x 30 cm.
Mardon Son & Hall - x3 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artworks, believed to be completed by artists for worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for an unissued cigarette card series. Featuring pond lilies such as, blue water lilies, a Rene Gerard water lily and multicoloured water lilies. All mounted. Measuring approximately 21cm x 15cm including the mount.
Richard Ward - x5 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artwork created by marine artist Richard Ward for the unissued cigarette card series 'Shipping', then later published around the 1960's by John Player & Sons. Featuring the original artwork for the cards, 'Baudouinville', 'Caronia', 'Bardic Ferry', 'Menestheus' and 'Brasil'. All mounted and measuring approximately 15 cm x 21 cm including the mount.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Sydney Views,' 'Music and Honeymoon,' 'A Stamp Which Changed The Map,' and 'A Mistake Corrected'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
Richard Ward - x6 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artwork created by marine artist Richard Ward for the unissued cigarette card series 'Shipping', then later published around the 1960's by John Player & Sons. Featuring the original artwork for the cards, 'Queensland Star', 'Southern Cross', 'Argentina Maru', 'Orsova', 'Yewhill' and 'San Marco'. All mounted and measuring approximately 15 cm x 21 cm including the mount.
Mardon Son & Hall - a piece of highly detailed mixed media original artwork, believed to be created for an unissued series of 'British Wildlife' themed cigarette cards, as created by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol in the early 20th Century. The artwork depicts a Slow Worm amongst rocks and leaves. Mounted on card. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 14.5 cm including the mount.
Churchman's (W.A & A.C), Cigarettes - Stars Of Variety (unproduced series c1946) - Original Artwork - Sandy Powell - an original artwork piece, completed by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall for production of the cigarette card series. Artwork size: 9.5x6", approx. Albert Arthur Powell MBE (1900 – 1982), known as Sandy Powell, was an English comedian best known for his radio work of the 1930s and for his catchphrase "Can you hear me, mother?" He first said this in a theatre in Coventry. Fifty years later, deciding he needed a rest from the business (he planned a cruise around the world with his wife, Kay White), he again said it in a Coventry theatre, for the last time.
WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards - Cities And Their Industries (unproduced set) - the original hand painted mixed media artwork pieces for the unreleased cigarette card series c1930, all as painted by artists from Mardon, Son & Hall for the intended production. Each card features a famous English city (London, Edinburgh, Liverpool etc) with scenes surrounding depicting the main industry, and the city crest to the top centre. Artwork size: 7.5" x 6", approx. (6) This set appears to have originally been intended for release alongside the Industries Of Great Britain cigarette card sets by WD & HO Wills, but never saw full production.
Churchman's (W.A & A.C), Cigarettes - Stars Of Variety (unproduced series c1946) - Original Artwork - Gert & Daisy (Elsie & Doris Waters) - an original over-painted photograph artwork, completed by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall for production of the cigarette card series. Accompanied by a handwritten letter from Elsie Waters sharing some concern over the image. Artwork size: 9x5", approx. Elsie and Doris Waters were English comic actresses and singers who performed as a double act. They are remembered for creating the comedy characters Gert Daisy, and have been described as 'the most successful female double-act in the history of British music hall and variety.
Castella Cigars - x2 pieces of highly detailed, mixed media, original artwork for the cigarette card set of 30 series 'Soldiers of Waterloo', issued by Castella Cigars in 1997. Featuring '79th Cameron (Highlanders)' and an unpublished drawing. Illustrated by artist Clive Farmer. Signed to the bottom and mounted. Measuring approximately 42 cm x 30 cm, including the mount.
W.D. and H.O. Wills Cigarette Cards - a piece of highly detailed mixed media original artwork, created for the 'His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' number 48 card from the set of 50 cigarette cards 'The Reign of H.M. King George V' issued by W.D. and H.O. Wills. Mounted. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 14.5 cm including the mount. W.D. & H.O. Wills was a British tobacco manufacturing company formed in Bristol, England, and it was the first British company to mass-produce cigarettes. It was also one of the founding companies of Imperial Tobacco along with John Player & Sons.
British Modes of Transport - x3 highly detailed, mixed media, original artworks depicting British modes of transport, to include: The RMS Queen Elizabeth, a steam train and an airship accompanying a navy ship. Believed to have been created for cigarette card designs by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. Mounted, measuring approximately 15 cm x 21 cm.
Richard Ward - x4 highly detailed, mixed media, original paintings of military aircrafts, by Richard Ward. Believed to have been created at Mardon Son & Hall Ltd, Bristol, to be used for cigarette card designs. Featuring a Douglas C-47 Skytrain, Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, F-86D Sabre, and an Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15. All mounted, measuring approximately 14.5 x 21 cm.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Curious Cancellations,' 'A Postmark Frame,' 'Stamps Large And Small,' and 'Stepping-Stone Stamps'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
Mardon Son & Hall - x3 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artworks, believed to be completed by artists for worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for an unissued cigarette card series. Featuring pond plants, such as a Sparganium erectum with a dragonfly, two Iris flowers and foxtail grass with a butterfly. All mounted. Measuring approximately 21cm x 15cm including the mount.
Ogden's (1931) - three pieces of highly detailed mixed media artwork created for the set of 50 cigarette card series 'Swimming, Diving and Life Saving', issued by Ogden's branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. Ltd. in 1931. Featuring original artwork for the cards, 'Side Stroke (C)', 'Side Stroke (D)' and 'Side Stroke (B)'. Believed to be completed by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. Mounted. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 15 cm, including the mount.
Mardon Son & Hall - a piece of highly detailed mixed media original artwork, believed to be created for an unissued series of 'British Wildlife' themed cigarette cards, as created by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol in the early 20th Century. The artwork depicts a fox walking amongst some leaves. Mounted on card. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 14.5 cm including the mount.
Mardon, Son & Hall - Cigarette Cards - 28x pieces of original believed hand painted cigarette card artwork, created for an unproduced series - most likely a further series of Wills' Cigarettes 'Do You Know?' Featuring various hand painted cards showing interesting facts, workings or scenes all as drawn and painted by artists working at Mardon, Son & Hall during pre-production for the series. Believed c1950s, possibly earlier. Artwork size: 2.5" x 5.5", approx.
Eric Bottomley G.R.A - a piece of original highly detailed mixed media artwork by British artist Eric Bottomley, created for the set of 30 cigarette card series 'Castella: Classic Sports Cars' issued by W.D & H.O. Wills in 1996. Featuring the artwork for card no. 12 'Lotus Elan'. Accompanied by the printed cigarette card. Mounted and signed to the bottom right corner. Measuring approximately 30 cm x 42 cm, including the mount. Eric Bottomley studied arts and crafts at Oldham School of Art, leaving in 1964 to work in Manchester as a commercial artist. In 1974 he moved to Dorset to continue as a freelance artist, to devote more time to oil painting. He joined the Guild of Railway Artists in 1979, later to become a full member.
W.D. & H.O. Wills - x2 pieces of highly detailed, mixed media, original artwork, believed to be created by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for the unissued cigarette card series 'Zoo Friends' by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1939. Featuring an 'African Two-horned Rhinoceros' and a 'Sea Lion'. Both stamped by 'Artist Department', dated '31 Oct 1939', and signed. Measuring approximately 14 cm x 21 cm.
Ogden's (1931) - three pieces of highly detailed mixed media artwork created for the set of 50 cigarette card series 'Swimming, Diving and Life Saving', issued by Ogden's branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. Ltd. in 1931. Featuring original artwork for the cards, 'Crawl Stroke (F)', 'Life Saving (A)' and 'Crawl Stroke (G)'. Believed to be completed by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. Mounted. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 15 cm, including the mount.
W.D. and H.O. Wills Cigarette Cards (1929) - a piece of highly detailed mixed media original artwork for 'The British Empire' series of 12 postcard sized cards, issued by W.D. and H.O. Wills in 1929. The artwork depicts select themes and images for 'East Africa'. Mounted on card. Measuring approximately 30 cm x 21 cm including the mount. W.D. & H.O. Wills was a British tobacco manufacturing company formed in Bristol, England, and it was the first British company to mass-produce cigarettes. It was also one of the founding companies of Imperial Tobacco along with John Player & Sons.
Mardon Son & Hall - x3 pieces of detailed, mixed media, original artworks, believed to be completed by artists for worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for an unissued cigarette card series. Featuring pond plants, such as a water violet, a water aloe and some meadow grass. All mounted. Measuring approximately 21cm x 15cm including the mount.
Ogden's (1938) - a piece of highly detailed mixed media artwork created for the 'Florence Desmond' number 9 card in the set of 50 cigarette card series 'Actors Natural and Character Studies', issued by Ogden's branch of the Imperial Tobacco Co. Ltd. in 1938. Believed to be completed by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol. Mounted. Measuring approximately 21 cm x 15 cm, including the mount. Florence Dawson (31 May 1905 – 16 January 1993), better known by her stage name Florence Desmond, was an English actress, comedian and impersonator.
W.D. & H.O. Wills - x2 pieces of highly detailed, mixed media, original artwork, believed to be created by artists who worked for Mardon Son & Hall Ltd Bristol, for the unissued cigarette card series 'Zoo Friends' by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1939. Featuring a 'Whale-headed Stork or Shoe-bill' and a 'South African Bush Baby'. Both stamped by 'Artist Department', dated 'Oct 1939', and signed. Measuring approximately 14 cm x 21 cm.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Britain's Rarest Stamp,' 'Typewritten Stamps,' 'A Millionaire Stamp,' and 'The Lady McLeod Stamp'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
Castella Cigars - a piece of detailed, mixed media, original artwork created by British artist Eric Bottomley for the set of 10 cigarette card series 'Golden Era' issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1999. Featuring the card no.10 'The New A1 "Tornado"'. Accompanied by the printed cigarette card. Signed to the bottom and mounted. Measuring approximately 30 cm x 42 cm including the mount. Eric Bottomley studied arts and crafts at Oldham School of Art, leaving in 1964 to work in Manchester as a commercial artist. In 1974 he moved to Dorset to continue as a freelance artist, to devote more time to oil painting. He joined the Guild of Railway Artists in 1979, later to become a full member.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'The Missing Virgin,' 'Divisible Stamps,' 'An English Rajah,' and 'An Envelope Killed By Ridicule.' Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards – Beautiful Homes (1930) - ' Stoneleigh Abbey ' - the original hand painted mixed media artwork piece for the named cigarette card, released in 1930, as painted by artists from Mardon, Son & Hall for production of the card series. Artwork size: 4.5" x 6", approx.
Richard Ward - x5 highly detailed, mixed media, original paintings of military aircrafts, by Richard Ward. Believed to have been created at Mardon Son & Hall Ltd, Bristol, to be used for cigarette card designs. Featuring, a Bristol Beaufighter, a Hawker Hunter, a Vickers Wellington, and others. All mounted, measuring approximately 14.5 x 21 cm.
W.D. and H.O. Wills Cigarette Cards (1929) - a piece of highly detailed mixed media original artwork for 'The British Empire' series of 12 postcard sized cards, issued by W.D. and H.O. Wills in 1929. The artwork depicts select themes and images for 'Sarawak'. Mounted on card. Measuring approximately 30 cm x 21 cm including the mount. W.D. & H.O. Wills was a British tobacco manufacturing company formed in Bristol, England, and it was the first British company to mass-produce cigarettes. It was also one of the founding companies of Imperial Tobacco along with John Player & Sons.
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