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DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. T.L.S., Daphne, four pages, 8vo, Menabilly, Par, Cornwall, 18th October 1963, to 'My dear' (Foy Quiller-Couch). Du Maurier writes a social letter to her friend, announcing 'I am so gratified about the wine….They are not all so good, because on our journey from Suffolk we spent a night with Maureen and her husdand (G'[uard]sman's [her husband, Lt. Gen. Frederick Browning] one-time secretary) to whom I gave a similar Christmas mackeral (sic), and he produced a burgandy (sic) which was far too sharp for my taste….I am sure it is essential to get these wines room temperature before serving.' and continuing 'Our Suffolk trip was such a success. G'sman in tremendous form throughout, and looked up his old home, and grandfather's grace (sic; grave) etc, etc, which is the sort of thing I love doing. Of course the secret lay in having Kit's little flat, and (let it be whispered between ourselves), my dear, the weather was so good. You see, no doubt about it, that coast gets all the sun, and the air was very dry, and it was delightful to wake up to bright skies and brilliant sunshine pouring in at the windows every morning. I did the cooking (!) and by liberal use of butter, salt and pepper, might call my cuisine very French. Anyway, there was no complaint of indigestion from G'sman. So, one feels it is an experiment we can try again, and I hope Kits won't give up the flat. Its in a small Jane Austen type of house, with a bow window, looking bang on the sea, and the whole place is rather Jane Austen. We stayed also with Flave at her smart house near Henley, and looked in for a night with G'sman's sister near Sherbourne. All seems well. Kits now firmly engaged to his Olivia, and the wedding is threatened for end of January in Dublin. I rather wish I could have the flu, but I think we shall have to face it. G'sman is reading up his “Experiences of an Irish R.M” to get ourselves in the mood. Do you remember when the Major found himself at a wedding feast by mistake, with all his hounds eating up the wedding breakfast, and it was afterwards reported in the local paper “Major Yates had donned sporting attire for the occasion, and proposed the health of the bride's mother in felicitous terms.” I wish they would marry as we did at 8 in the morning and have done with it!' In concluding she refers to a cheque received from America and invites her friend to lunch next time she is in Fowey. A couple of small tape stains in the upper corners of some pages, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. Some years previously the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses.
Two novelty silver covered miniature books, the first, Handbook of Practical Cookery, by Matilda Lees Dods, London 1906, the silver cover hallmarked Chester 1907, embossed with a cooking cauldron with `Cookery` above, 58mm high, together with, The Book of Common Prayer, also with silver cherub embossed front cover, Birmingham 1904, 56mm high, (2)
MRS C F LEYEL: DIET FOR CHILDREN, 1936, 1st edn, orig cl, d/w + MORE GOOD RECIPES, The Norfolk Federation of Women’s Institutes (Norwich) May 1957, orig card wraps + GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S PARTY BAKES AND PASTRIES, 1954, orig wraps + GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S CHEESE COOKERY. 1955, orig wraps + DE LA RUE COOKERY BOOK, 1955 reprint, orig card wraps + ANNA NEAGLE: HOW TO BE A GOOD HOSTESS, [nd], orig wraps + THE HARPIC HOME BOOK, [nd], orig cl + MARCELLYS: FRENCH COOKING FOR EVERYWOMAN, ill Gilbert Viardot [nd], orig cl + C HERMAN SENN: CHAFING DISH AND CASSEROLE COOKERY, [1927], 5th edn, orig cl, d/w + ROSE HENNIKER HEATON: THE PERFECT HOSTESS, 1931, 2nd edn, orig cl bkd bds, ptd paper label to spine + ELIZABETH CRAIG: ENTERTAINING WITH …, ill Henry Perry [1933] reprint, orig cl worn and soiled + ELIZABETH CRAIG: THE HOUSEWIVES MONTHLY CALENDAR, 1936, 1st edn, orig cl + M P LEE: CHINESE COOKERY, 1945, 6th impress, orig cl, d/w + COMPTON MACKENZIE: THE SAVOY OF LONDON, 1955 reprint, orig bds + three others similar (17)
A COLLECTION OF WALTERHAUSEN AND OTHER 19TH CENTURY DOLL`S HOUSE FURNITURE in wood or cast and painted metal, an unusual early 20th c fringed giltmetal and glass electric lamp, tinplate clock, coal scuttle, giltmetal picture frames, cooking utensils, pottery, glassware and four dolls ++A good lot, most pieces in fine condition
Good selection of tinplate kitchen related toys, includes: Schopper (Western Germany) Kitchen with wood-grain style units and opening doors, worktop with sink and hob, plastic utensils and water dispenser, tinprinted detailing to wall with window, measures 52cm x 33cm x 12cm (G/VG); Mettoy Oven with fold out splash back and shelf, and opening oven door (G); Wells Welcook Oven (G); Gwenda Stove (F); good selection of cooking utensils/equipment etc. Together with an empty box base for Chad Valley Stove.
A Chinese carved hardwood box, the lid decorated with a view of a Wuhan Great Yangtze River bridge and the date 13 October, surrounding the panel are various Masonic or engineers symbols carved against a textured ground. To the sides are further panels depicting Chinese figures employed in hunting, cooking and other activities in landscape scenes, 14" x 8 5/8" x 3 4/8" circa 1950. Catalogue Note: The Wuham First Yangtze River Bridge was started on 1st September 1955 and finished on 13th October 1957. Formally opening to public traffic on 15th October 1957
A set of six Chinese paintings on lotus leaves, framed as one, and a pair of artist proof mezzotints (3) Condition report Report by JB This report is on the lotus leaves, unless otherwise requested: Lotus leaf one of the junk and smaller vessel in the foreground - light damage present most noticeably around the sail section and hood covering for the smaller vessel (small holes). Three to four areas of wear, mainly concentrated to exterior rim. Lotus leaf two of the two individuals cooking - again light wear present to red stands and areas of the figures, most noticeably around the feet, again small holes, a fews patches of wear, and the bottom right corner has been folded over. The third lotus leaf of the man and the young boy - a few small pin prick holes again present to the white trousers, and three areas of wear again to outside rim. Fourth lotus leaf of the lady and young girl - is starting to split along the stem, starting from the bottom, running quarter of the way up, almost into the drum. There are four noticeable holes on this leaf, two behind the lady playing the drum, one in front of the young girl and one in the bottom left corner, the top part of the lotus leaf is also missing. Lotus leaf five of the young girl and the lady playing the musical instrument - again light wear. One noticeable hole to left hand side behind the young girl, a couple of areas of wear to exterior rim. Lotus leaf six of the sailing vessel and junk in the foreground - again light wear - some small pin prick holes to main vessel and mast areas. Light wear to outside rim Please see illustrations
A JAPANESE ONE PIECE IVORY FIGURE, late 19th century, carved as a pedlar, with baskets on his back, and holding an oblong sieve and cooking implements in his left hand, fixed onto a plain circular base, with cinamon lacquer seal, 4 1/2" high, together with a Chinese ivory card case of shaped oblong form, carved and pierced in low relief with figures, 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" (2)
A set of three copper cider measures, a Victorian copper kettle, another similar, a copper and brass funnel, a flat iron and four black painted metal cooking pots, together with two cased sets of silver plated cake forks, a bag of assorted ornaments, a copper mould, a white metal propelling pencil, and a Continental silver gilt filigree butterfly brooch
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