A collection of silver topped cut glass bottles and boxes all with engine turned decoration together with a silver backed fold out comb and a silver backed brushCondition report: one oval box with a very small chip to the top glass rim under the silver cover and a dent to the top of the silver cover, other small marks; comb in good condition, on loose mechanism
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A COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, to include postcards, mainly British and foreign topographical, greeting cards and correspondence (1940's onwards), school report, trade cards, wooden money box in the form of a house, wooden matchbox holder in the form of an elephant, onyx cased mantel clock, assorted perpetual calendars, Kaleidoscope, boxed triangular ruler, toffee hammer, bottle opener, assorted bottles of ink, drawing pens, dog ? comb etc (three boxes and loose)
A CASED THREE-PIECE SILVER VANITY SET, black box comprising of a hairbrush, comb and mirror, each piecedecorated with a wavy bead design, hallmarked 'Williams' Birmingham 1919, (Condition report: the comb is missing some bristles, has some damage to the silver mount, tarnishing in places on all three pieces, the case has some general light wear and is missing the clasp)
A Bentley-badged cased vanity set by Antler,brown textured leather case with handle, clasp bearing Bentley Winged 'B' emblem, with maroon leather interior fitted with three glass jars, wooden handled clothes and shoe brush, cigarette case, two other containers, plastic comb and other accoutrements, the case 26cm wide with some splits and wear in places. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A retro teak G-Plan Dining Suite, comprising an extending teak Dining Table, by G-Plan, 63in (164cm) long x 48in (122cm) wide x 29in (74cm) high (extended) with six retro teak Dining Chairs, two of which Carvers, 22½in (57cm) wide x 19in (48cm) deep x 35in (89cm) high, with comb backs and padded seats, together with a pair of retro teak 'Meredew' carver chairs 21in (53cm) wide x 18½in (47cm) deep x 35in (89cm) high (9)
Fine Swiss Nicole Freres (Geneve) inlaid rosewood-cased 18-air cylinder musical box, circa 1900, 49.5cm barrel and complete comb playing airs as detailed on handwritten and printed original card (Gme. No 2167, No. 43334, retailed by Wales & McCulloch, 22 Ludgate Hill, London), the brass bed-plate stamped 'Nicole Freres a Geneve 43334', the cover inlaid with musical trophies, kingwood borders to cover and front panel, 79cm x 28cm x 18cm highCondition report: Restored by renowned repairer Keith Harding. Case French polished and now displaying mostly superficial scratches to cover. Plays beautifully.
Ducommun Girod - Late 19th Century 30-air cylinder musical box, for restoration, 33cm barrel playing on a combination of combs and hammers, stamped to crank handle, within inlaid rosewood case, the hinged cover centred by musical trophies, between cast carry handles, numbered 3318 to underside, 59cm x 31cm x 27cm high (a/f)Condition report: Rusting to the two-piece comb, hammers show inbetween as per images (presumed complete). Movement requires an overhaul, sold as seen. Dilapidated case for restoration.
A collection of silver and glass dressing table items comprising good cut glass oval silver topped scent jar, the hinged lid enclosing original glass stopper with three further silver topped clear glass jars; together with three cranberry glass and silver plated items and a silver top comb (8)
A collection of four early to mid-20th century nécessaires, the first of rectangular form in the Art Deco style, finished in black, the piano hinged cover with decorative accent and with fully fitted interior, 19 x 12cm; the second, of rectangular form with a printed 'wooden' finish, piano hinged cover and fully fitted interior, 15 x 9cm; the third, of rectangular form, double sided and double hinged, the exterior with engine turned decoration around a rectangular cartouche engraved 'ANNE', fully fitted interiors and engraved inside 'FROM HOUSEHOLD STAFF, ALTHORP, 4TH AUGUST 1941', with Milanese style wrist band 13 x 10cm; the fourth, with the appearance of a handbag, finished in stained reptile style skin and with fully fitted interior, 22 x 17cm (4)Provenance: Formerly the property of the Right Honourable the Countess Spencer DCVO, OBE, thence by direct descentFootnote: The name 'Anne', engraved on the cover of the double sided example refers to Lady Anne Spencer, Countess Spencer's daughter and the aunt of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She was born on 4th August 1920, so this would have been a gift for her 21st birthday. She married Christopher Wake-Walker in Westminster Abbey in 1941 in the presence of most of the British Royal Family, including the then Princess Elizabeth - now Her Majesty the Queen - and Princess Margaret. Since the 'Roaring Twenties' many of the fine jewellers and fashion houses have produced delicate evening bags and vanity cases known as “nécessaires”. They were small, usually hard-sided boxes, often exquisitely decorated and designed to contain such things as a powder compact, lipstick, comb, mirror, note card and pencil. Some also had separate sections to hold book matches and individual cigarettes.
A good Japanese ivory dressing table set, Meiji period, signed Maruki?, each subtly carved with fish swimming on shallow waters, comprising a dressing table box, three brushes, a comb, button hook, hand mirror, cylindrical pot and cover, glove stretchers and a shoehorn, the shoehorn carved with fish swimming up a waterfall, all but the pair of clothes brushes signed, the box 14cm wide 1614 grams gross weightQty: 9Condition report: The circular pot has slight shrinkage cracks to the top The mirror has some cracks to the handle The pair of brushes has slight shrinkage cracks to their backsThe hairbrush has some fine cracks to the handleThe glove stretchers have some yellow staining on their handlesThe comb has an inset patch see the imagesThe box has some fine cracking to the top and some shrinkage at the corner mitre joints
An early 20th century Merryweather pattern fireman's brass helmet: the comb with repouse dragon decoration over crossed axe and hose helmet plate, rose decorated strap button and remains of chain mail and leather chin strap, black leather liner to interior, (dents to comb and shell, screws missing, overall poor condition)
A mid 20th century British Army Fire Service fireman's cork helmet by Helmets Ltd, Wheathampstead: with moulded stepped comb over moulded gilt highlighted crest of a lion passant standing on a crown over the letters 'FB' within a laurel wreath, brown leather liner stamped as per title, brown leather chin strap
Jazz / Skiffle / Rock & Roll 78s to include, Lonnie Donegan (3) - Lost John. My Dixie Darling. Rock Island Line (F10647). Duke Ellington (2) - Skin Deep ( PB243). Ting A Ling / Brown Betty. Fats Domino - Aint That A Shame. The Kirchin Band (Ivor & Basil) - Flying Hickory/Comb And Paper Blues. Little Richard - Lucille. Humphrey Lyttlelton And His Band - Vox Humana Blues (LJ5).The Vipers (2) - Skiffle Party. Hey Liley, Liley Lo.
Assorted Lace and Costume Accessories, comprising a single lace cuff, collar, five bonnet veils; red felt and embroidered vanity roll with pockets for comb, pins, threads, scissors etc; length of lace trim; accessories including ribbons, silk embroidered handkerchiefs, bead head-dresses, silk roses, green velvet and silk collar etc (two boxes)
Circa 1950-60s Full Length Evening Dresses, comprising Leman Model London Ltd black silk taffeta dress with sequin applique to bodice, chiffon mount to bust, pleated detail to reverse with bow; Jean Allen black taffeta dress with a gathered and tiered skirt (size 42); black and gold honey comb pattern dress with flared skirt; black chiffon dress with a gathered full skirt and ruched bodice; Blanes black velvet halter neck dress, ruched bodice, flared skirt; black crepe dress with black lace mount to the bodice; Dolphine Model green dress with a sheer black mount and printed ribbons, black velvet spaghetti straps and ribbon 'lacing' detail to the skirt; Laura Phillips Model green lace mounted strapless dress with taffeta trims and panels to the reverse; Adorn Model strapless dress with a gold lace mount over a white dress; gold satin strapless halter neck dress woven with leaves in black (10). Leman Model black dress - slight wear and fading, straps restitched, chiffon possibly later addition. Jean Allen dress - fabric very worn and some possible stitched alterations. Black and gold dress - some wear, slight stain under the arms, zip worn, some of the bust seams are pulled, several small holes/wear to the skirt overall. Black chiffon dress - slight wear and straps repaired. Blanes dress - rubbing to the velvet, straps repaired. Black crepe dress - slight wear, alteration to the bust darts and straps. Dolphine Model dress - stitched repair to the bodice and slight wear. L Phillips green dress - some fading and wear, especially to the top of the bodice, some thread pulls to the lace. Adorn Model dress - brown mark to the bust and several holes to the lace. Gold satin dress - multi buttons to front have one mount missing, rubbing and wear especially to the top of the bodice.
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