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Lot 432
A FINE QUALITY EDWARDIAN CROCODILE LEATHER VANITY CASE, mauve silk lined, containing:- six glass TOILET BOTTLES with 9ct gold "AS" monogrammed lids, London 1909, a tortoiseshell Hand Mirror, Shoe Horn, Clothes Brush, Comb and Glove stretchers, two Leather Boxes, Opera Glasses, Nail Buffer, Manicure Set, Desk Prompter Book, Papier Poudre, Card Case and Sewing Kit, with canvas outer case. SEE ILLUSTRATION.
Lot 309
GARDNER ERLE STANLEY: (1889-1970) American Author of detective stories, creator of Perry Mason. T.L.S., Erle Stanley Gardner, one page, 4to, Rancho Del Paisano, Temecula, California, 4th September 1953, to John Howarth. Gardner thanks his correspondent for their complimentary comments, adding `It`s always a pleasure to hear from a reader in a foreign country`. He continues to state that he would be honoured to have his photograph among the illustrious names Howarth mentions, `and am enclosing herewith a recent picture taken of me in my study showing some of the souvenirs I have collected in my adventures around the world.` Together with the signed photograph referred to, a 6.5 x 5 photograph of Gardner seated behind his desk, the surrounding walls covered in Wild West souvenirs. Signed in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone, largely across a darker area. Also included is an oblong 8vo custom printed autograph card, signed in bold dark fountain pen ink by Gardner and with a typed inscription to John Howarth, dated 11th July 1949. VG to EX, 3
Lot 539
WHITTLE FRANK: (1907-1996) English Royal Air Force Officer, inventor of the jet engine. Signed 7 x 5 photograph depicting Whittle, in later years, seated in a half length pose at his desk. Signed to a light area at the base of the image and dated 5th August 1982 in his hand. The signature is somewhat weak although perfectly legible. VG
Lot 1188
A Louis XV Style Walnut, Tulipwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Writing Desk, the superstructure of four graduated small drawers about a central drawer, the writing surface inset with a red leather skiver, the base of serpentine form with a brass stiff leaf edge, the single drawer inset with a green oval Sevres style porcelain plaque, flanked by shaped cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts and sabots, 110cm by 59cm by 96cm See illustration
Lot 1192
An 18th Century Continental Walnut Desk and Bookcase, having a coved cornice over two panelled doors flanked by pilasters with carved composite capitals, enclosing a fitted interior with central cupboard, the base having a slope enclosing a fitted interior over four short and two long drawers, on bracket feet, 131cm by 65cm by 202cm
Lot 1237
A 19th Century Walnut, Kingwood and Floral Marquetry Lady`s Writing Desk, in Louis XV Style, the serpentine shaped top crossbanded in kingwood about a trailing floral marquetry panel, inset with a brown leather skiver, the single drawer between gilt mounted cabriole legs with brass sabots, 105cm by 64cm by 73cm See illustration
Lot 1274
A Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, stamped Gillow & Company, late 19th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge and inset green leather tooled writing surface, above three frieze drawers and six conforming small drawers, flanked by hinged fluted pilasters, on moulded plinth base, 130cm by 70cm by 74cm See illustration
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