A late 19th century ebonised quarter chiming table clockCharles Frodsham, 84 Strand London, No. 1923The arched case with four cast brass pineapple finials, above the cast brass side frets and Corinthian columns to the front, flanking the glazed front door, on a deep moulded base with cast ogee feet. The 6.75 inch arched brass dial with scroll and floral spandrels framing the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring signed Chas. Frodsham 84 Strand under XII and London No 1923 above VI, the matted centre under pierced blued steel hands, with two large, silvered subsidiary dials in the arch for regulation, and Chime on Eight Bells/ Chime on Four Bells/ Chime on Four Gongs. The substantial triple chain fusee signed movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours on a large gong, and the quarters on either 4 gongs, 4 bells or 8 bells (both gong stands stamped J.&F. D.). Together with a crank winder, another winding key and two door keys. 51cms (20ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
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A rare and very interesting early 20th century mahogany regulator with Parker's patentWilliam Bruford & Son Ltd., Exeter and Eastbourne. The case with stepped moulded top above the double locking glazed front door and sides, supported on a stepped base. The 12.5-inch silvered Arabic and Roman skeletonised regulator dial with slender blued steel hands, the minute ring engraved to the top Parker's Patent and signed for the retailer below; Wm Bruford & Son Ltd Exeter & Eastbourne. The extremely heavy skeletonised movement with open geometric plates united by steel rods and a substantial brass top plate running the width of the plates to carry the chain drive from one side to the other, all set on a very heavy cast bracket and pendulum suspension, all train wheels (including the deadbeat escape wheel) of solid brass, their arbors all set in roller bearings and with high count pinions, driven by an endless chain. The invar pendulum terminating in four polished cylinders. Together with brass cased weights (the counter weight hollow), screw-secured pulleys, three case keys and a steel and brass crank key. 198cms (77.5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A remarkable late 19th century French 'Pendule Geo-Cosmographique'The globe signed E. Bartaux, Rue de Serpente 25, Paris. Contained in a glazed mahogany case with applied ebonised mouldings, the front door over a drawer and reeded part-ebonised tapering supports. The rectangular wooden dial plate set with five enamel dials, an enamel day-aperture a pocket globe and a map of the Northern Hemisphere, all geared together to offer a range of calendrical and world time information. A pocket globe signed E. Bartaux, Rue de Serpente 25, Paris is set to the top framed by a vertical 24-hour chapter ring with 12 white and 12 blue numerals to indicate day and night over a hemispherical meshed lower section. The main time dial sits below and is signed Pendule Geo-Cosmographique Universell with blued steel moon hands over four further subsidiary dials giving the leap year, the Dominical letter and Solar circle, information on how to adjust the moonphase (dated 1879), and another to give the Epact and Golden Number up to the year 2100, all sitting above the large multi coloured map with outer printed calendar and zodiac scale below another vertical chapter ring of 12 white and 12 blue Roman numerals in brass and silvered cartouches, further set with a small rolling moon. The clock movement with steel plates, (its wheels running in brass bushes), set over a further steel plate and a pair of skeletonised brass plates carrying the various drives, bevel gearing and motion work for the remaining dials, all within an open wooden framework, the pendulum with off-set crutch suspended below, striking the hours on a coiled steel gong. 2.02m (6ft 8ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A most interesting late 17th century ebonised single-handed alarm timepiecePeter WalkerThe case with shallow caddy top surmounted by a tied-bud handle framed by four urn finials on the simple moulded cornice, the sides with glazed panels to a moulded base and later block feet. The 5.75inch square brass dial with single line border enclosing the winged cherubs head spandrels, the silvered chapter ring with Roman hours, meeting-arrowhead half-hour markers and an inner quarter hour track, the finely matted centre with curved mock pendulum aperture, ringed winding squares and a silvered alarm-setting disc centred on a blued steel hand. The single gut fusee movement with small plates measuring 13cms x 9.5cms (5.25ins x 3.75ins) united by four vase shaped pillars, the going train with gut fusee to a pivoted verge escapement and short pendulum with pear-shaped bob, the alarm train with spring barrel and typical double-headed hammer acting on the bell above. The backplate with single line border and full foliate engraving of seven flowerheads, mainly anenomes and cross-hatched flower buds emanating from a central primrose around the barrel arbor. Ticking and with operational alarm. Together with a door key. 31cms (12ins) high. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A good early 20th century Continental weight driven regulator.UnsignedThe square topped hood with moulded cornice over solid sides, the trunk door fully glazed over a recessed panel base on a moulded apron and block feet. The 13.5inch square silvered dial comprising of two thick brass plates, engraved with outer minute track framing the subsidiary seconds dial (with Observatory marks) and Roman hours, with three fine blued steel hands. The weight driven movement secured to a pair of L-shaped brass brackets and with unusual arched plates united by four turned pillars screwed through the backplate, with wheels of five crossings, Harrison's maintaining power and very high count pinions and a jewelled deadbeat escapement with adjustable pallets, the long pendulum with off-set impulse pin. The pendulum suspended from a heavy cast brass bracket secured to the backplate via a T-bar suspension over the rod set with a movable sprung receiving piece, a weight tray and terminating in a pair of weighted cylinders set in a stirrup, reading against an engraved beatscale. 1.9m (6ft 2.5ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A good 19th century mahogany floorstanding regulator with off-set windingThomas Armstrong & Bro., Manchester, No. 470The arched case with escapement observation door to the upper right side above the winding aperture with brass escutcheon, the front and sides glazed over a tall panel base with canted corners and block feet, the backboard with mirror panel. The 11 inch silvered Roman and Arabic regulator dial with outer minute track and large subsidiaries for running seconds and hours, with blued steel hands, signed across the centre Thos. Armstrong & Bro. Manchester No 470. The weight driven movement wound through the right hand side of the case and with substantial plates united by five heavy pillars, jewelled pallets to the dead-beat escapement with wheels of six crossings throughout and high count pinions to a mercury jar pendulum. Together with a brass cased weight, two case keys, one crank key and mercury jar pendulum. 1.99m (6ft 6ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A mid-19th century brass-bound mahogany single pad top clockJohn Leumas, LondonThe case surmounted by a brass bound pad above the moulded arch with cast brass leaf handles and fabric backed brass fish scale frets to either side, the glazed back door and brass bound front door with ivory escutcheon, all supported on a concave moulded base, with stylised brass ogee feet. The silvered dial with engraved floral spandrels framing the Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the centre signed John Leumas London under the skeletonised blued steel hands, an engraved 'strike/silent' dial under the arch, surrounded by floral engraving. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with four knopped pillars and anchor escapement, the backplate with engraved curtain border, and large, hollow pendulum. Ticking and striking with mahogany handled crank key. 46cms (18ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A very fine first half of the 18th century walnut longcase clockDaniel Quare and Stephen Horseman, London, No. 199The stepped caddy top with brass ball-and-spire finials over blind cut frets, brass-mounted Doric three-quarter and quarter columns to the front and rear angles, the long door of particularly lively burr figuring within a featherbanded border and moulded edge, the base with similar veneered panel within a crossbanded border on double plinth. The 12 inch arched brass dial with large subsidiary date flanked by addorsed dolphin spandrels over the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with floating lozenge half-hour markers and inner quarter-hour track, signed in polished reserve of the matted centre Dan Quare Ste. Horsman, London, No.199, with blued steel hands. The five pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack striking on the bell. Together with a pendulum, two weights (originally brass-covered, now painted black), two door keys and a crank winder. 2.8m (9ft 2ins) high. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
The Beatles: A Letter From Paul McCartney To A Fan And Related Items,1963,comprising: a letter in blue ballpoint on a sheet of plain notepaper, addressed to Sharon + Maureen, sent in response to a question as to whether it would be possible to meet the group, Paul remarking, ...the best thing is to ask at the stage door when we're there. If we can get you in, we will. Lots of love, Paul XXX, with original stamped addressed envelope postmarked BOURNEMOUTH POOLE 25 AUG 1963, Paul adding the Beatles' 'insect' logo to the back; together with copies of the 1963 and 1964 Fan Club Christmas flexi-discs, in one original mailer; a Fan Club membership card; a black and white press photograph of the vendor at a Beatles concert and related newspaper clippings, letter 5 1/4in x 8 1/4in (13.5cm x 21cm)Footnotes:Please refer to Footnote to previous Lot for background details.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Large No.2 Model Microscope By A. Ross English, c.1858, (date 1858 on engraved plaque on the door), signed in script to the rear of the foot 'A. Ross London 1869' microscope on a 'Y' shaped base with tall uprights supporting the body on trunnions, plano-concave mirror in a gimbal, mechanical stage with X-Y control via rack and screw, course focussing acting on triangular bar, bar limb incorporating fine focus, case contains; 1in objective and can engraved 'Ross London', 1/4in objective and can engraved 'Ross London', Low power eyepiece marked A, Medium power eyepiece marked B, Medium power eyepiece marked C, A micrometer eyepiece, Lucida Eyepiece, Eyepiece analyser, Substage polariser, Wenhams condenser, large table bullseye condenser, stage forceps, a live box. with 2 later objectives by Gundlach Berlin a 3in and a 1/2in in mahogany case with double doors key & Lock, case height 32cm German Silver plaque to the front door engraved in copperplate script 'Presented to G B Wollaston by the parishioners of Chislehurst 1858' George Buchanan Wollaston, born on 26 April 1814 in Clapton, Middlesex, and died on 26 March 1899 in Chislehurst, London Borough of Bromley. He excelled as an architect, watercolour artist, and amateur botanist, gaining renown for his exceptional collection and cultivation of native British ferns. Wollaston had strong family ties to Chislehurst, with his paternal grandfather, Francis Wollaston, serving as the Anglican rector in the area from 1769 to 1815. His educational journey began at The King's School in Ottery St Mary, where he attended grammar school. Following this, he apprenticed under the architect Augustus Pugin and worked in the field of architecture for several years. During his apprenticeship, he developed a high level of skill as a watercolourist. Upon inheriting Conduit Lodge in Eltham, located in the London Borough of Greenwich, Wollaston's career as an architect dwindled, and he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the study of botany. His focus revolved around the collection and cultivation of various plant species, particularly ferns, and to a lesser extent, orchids. After selling the Conduit Lodge property, he purchased a small property known as Bishop's Well in Chislehurst, where he resided from around 1853 until his demise in 1899. In the late 1850s, Wollaston oversaw the renovation and repair efforts at the Anglican church of St. Nicholas in Chislehurst whihc is probably how he came to be gifted this microscope in 1858 by the parishioners. He also made notable contributions to The Phytologist through his writings. His name appears prominently in the 1899 publication "Flora of Kent" by Frederick Janson Hanbury and Edward Shearburn Marshall, with 33 mentions. In May 1981, Wollaston's watercolour drawings depicting rural England in the 1880s were showcased at the Covent Garden Gallery, located at 20 Great Russell Street.
Including 2 cabinets and a slip case of slides, the first cabinet constructed of French polished stained pine with 17 drawers each capabel of holding 12 standard microscope slides behind a glazed door with lock and key, the other cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany with 12 drawers each capabel of holding 12 standard slides with a large accessory drawer at th base, with glazed door with lock and key, and a smaller polished pine case for 72 standard slides, slides include entomology, geology diatoms, botany and many other subjects.Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.VEV5J7UV (cabinet on the left) & Ref. 1YK9ZHV8(cabinet on the right)Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
A Very Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with double glazed door lock, no key, with 42 drawers each capable of holding 4 rows of 18 standard slides giving a total capacity of 3024, dimensions (cm) 38 x 33 x 42, the drawers constructed of oak with ceramic labels and ivorine (early celluloid) number. The slides covering various subjects including, arranged seeds, diatoms, insects, fibers, chemicals and other slides by Norman, slides by C. M. Topping, slides by Russel, slides by E. Wheeler, R & J Beck, London, along with many other good slides from various preparers
An Important Butterfly & Moth Collection & Archive of Dr.T. H. C. Taylor, The cabinet, English, c.1880, constructed of French polished mahogany with panelled sides, plinth base on bun feet, with tall glazed door with key and lock, containing 2 banks of 10 drawers with a separator in the centre, each drawer with mahogany pulls, with fitted glazed tops on wooden runners, the collection consists of mounted specimens with the specimen title on a large label, each individual specimen with a separate mounting label on the pin below showing a collection number or in some cases a more detailed label and is complete with a detailed descriptive book that relates to the numbers on each of the specimens, the book contains the following information for each species Number, Name, Sex, Date, Method of Capture, Location, and a handwritten letter talking about how and when the collection was formed, even detailing the cost of the cabinet at £20.00, cabinet height 124cm The Wing Collection the collection comes with 8 bound albums and several bound folders containing a collection of Insect wings collected from around the globe, these albums and folders are titled; Indo - Aust. Nyn (specimens dated 1925-1932) Indo - Aust. Pap. (specimens dated 1925) Indo - Aust. Pier., Eryc., Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1926) Indo - Aust. Dan., Satyr., Ama (specimens dated 1926) Sphingidae, Uganda, (specimens dated 1925) Uraniidae Epiplemidae, New Guinea (specimens dated 1926-1932) Africa - Pap. (specimens dated 1936) Africa - Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1936-1943) Africa - Nym (specimens dated 1936-1938) Africa - Dan., Satyr., Eryc. (specimens dated 1935) Africa - Nym. (inc Acraea) (specimens dated 1939) Java Fiji With 8 manila folders of wings The Archive of Documents & Books the cabinet comes with a large collection of documents, photographs, and books relating to Dr. T. H. C. Taylor and his work the documents include: A collection of 4 sketchbooks of exceptionally well-executed Zoological pencil drawings including insects, mammal anatomy, and other subjects. Book - The Coconut Moth in Fiji A History of its Control by Means of Parasites, by J. D. Tothill, T. H. C. Taylor & R. W. Paine, 1930, with handwritten dedication form T. H. C. Taylor Letters - a green folder of notes taken on the back of a large number of letters mainly from Uganda Protectorate, Department of Agriculture. Offprint - Scale Parasite from West Indies, 1928. Offprint - Parasite for 'Clidemia hirta', 1928. Journal - Nature, vol 237 No. 5355 June 16 1972. Offprint - locust news letter, with compliments of Gurdas Singh, United Nations 1972. offprints - various most signed. Journal Anti Locust Research Centre 1971. Book - proceedings of the international study Conference on the Current & Future problems of acridology, Hemming 7 Taylor 1970. Book - restricted, Draft, the desert Locust Inter regional, general report, United Nations, 1966, handwritten note by T. H. C. Taylor. Documents - 3 expired British Passports for Taylor with multiple stamps and visas. Journals - Collection of period journals and books related to Taylor's work. Letter - The Commonwealth Institute of Entomology, British Museum, Cromwell Road, London - Possible plates from published work Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij receipt for travel 1933. Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as a young man. Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as an old man. Photographs - a collection of photographs from Taylor's travells to Fiji & Java Photographs - other various photographs and groups including Taylor. Document - Resume of the work of Dr. T. H. C. Tayloy, Tay, taggers, Tom Document - Obituary Dr T. H. C. Taylor, who died on April 14, 1972, 1 was a leading tropical entomologist and a pioneer of the biological control of insects leaving an enduring impact through his pioneering work on biological control of insects. After graduating with first-class honors in zoology from the University of London in 1924, Taylor's passion led him straight to Fiji, where he embarked on groundbreaking research. In his quest for effective insect control, he traveled extensively throughout Melanesia, Eastern Asia, and the West Indies, collecting suitable parasites and gaining invaluable insights into the diverse challenges of tropical entomology. Taylor's approach, which involved introducing natural predators and parasites to combat destructive pests, challenged conventional methods and established a promising alternative to the widespread use of harmful insecticides. His work laid the foundation for a new era of entomology, inspiring further exploration and advancements in the field. In Fiji, Dr. Taylor took on the coconut moth (Levuana iridescens) problem by introducing the Malaysian fly parasite (Bessa remota). This successful intervention prompted him to further establish the eulophid wasp (Pediobiu.v parvulus) to control the coconut leaf-miner and the coocinellid beetle (Cryptognatha nodiceps) to manage the coconut scale insect. These introductions effectively eliminated these serious pests, thanks to Taylor's hands-on field studies and skillful breeding techniques. Moreover, Dr. Taylor's early research in Trinidad on the thrips (Liothrips urichi) led to a successful control of the pasture weed (Clidemia hirta) in Fiji. By utilizing this natural predator, he demonstrated the potential of biological control as an alternative to harmful insecticides. This approach, which had already been pioneered in California and Hawaii, holds significant relevance today, given the growing global concern over the impact of insecticides on the environment. In his notable publication, "The Biological Control of an Insect in Fiji," Dr. Taylor made a significant contribution to the establishment of biological control as a credible and effective method. He provided valuable insights into the techniques of breeding and deploying predator and parasitic insects in controlled environments. This knowledge formed the foundation for future advancements in the field. In 1935, Dr. Taylor presented a paper in the Jubilee Proceedings of the Association of Applied Biologists, expressing his belief that biological control rarely succeeds in continental areas and is incompatible with chemical use. At the time, his assessment seemed accurate. However, subsequent developments and techniques have proven that biological control can be effective even in continental regions, challenging Dr. Taylor's initial viewpoint. Nonetheless, his early work remains crucial in driving our understanding and exploration of biological control methods.
A Regency Chinese Medicine Chest, Chinese, c.1800, the fine Regency double fronted chest painted in the Chinese style on a black background, to open the chest a two pronged iron pin at the back releases the upper part of the chest to allow the doors to open, the black background is painted inside the lid and on the upper part of the doors and body of chest with scenes of red flowers and palm trees, on the front doors are scenes of Chinese life - a pagoda on the right door with two figures conversing, on the left door are two seated figures one smoking, the rest of the doors are decorated with flowers (possibly lotus), on each side of the chest are similar flowers, the doors open to reveal three rows for five bottles in the body of the chest above two drawers. Similarly in each door are divisions for nine bottles set above two drawers, each row of bottles in the body and the doors is retained with a gilded fret of acanthus leaves held by a pin and drop down to release the bottles, in the middle part of these frets in the body of the chest is a small plaque of solid wood decorated with red flowers - the same flowers are also seen on the drawer ends in the body and in the doors, the bottles (25 of 33) are hand blown with pontil marks and are ground flat on all sides, the chest is on four round button feet, height 44cm , width 38cm Provenance: purchased by the vendor at Christies, lot 13, 16 Nov 1995
An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope, English, dated 1914 from the beck records, engraved to the rear of the foot ‘ROSENHAIN METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE PATENT R & J Beck London 30170’ and engraved along the front foot ‘TO MAWDSLEY BROOKE FROM H. HOLLINGSWORTH FEBUARY 10TH 1914’, the microscope is on a large and heavy foot with massive trunnions supporting the curved brass body, focusing is via 2 large wheels acting on a diagonal rack, fine focus is via a screw at the base of the stage, the stage has X-Y control via rackwork and can be fully rotated, an unusual and possibly unique addition of a reflected light stage is included with a mirror in a gimbal to one side with a 90deg prism, adjustable aperture and ABBE-type condenser, above this is a stage with clips. When not in use this unusual stage is removed and stored in the case, the body tube is fixed and has 3 apertures with covers to allow an early electric light and reflector to be used for transmitted light down through the objective, at the top is an unusual cam operated fine focus mechanism with pullys to be operated from behind a camera for photomicrography, the microscope comes with a large table condenser objectives and eyepieces all in the original French polished mahogany case with glazed door and large brass carry handle case height 41cm Footnote: the microscope is unique as it is fitted for both transmitted and reflected light. The Rosenhain microscope was only for metallurgical opaque work so this addition of a stage for transmitted light must have been a one off special order. It was never advertised in any of the catalogues. Mawdsley Brooke, was the son of JW Brooke, founder of The Brooke Motor Company in Lowestoft, he played a pivotal role in the company's history. Initially, the company focused on supplying ironworks to the fishing industry. However, it was Mawdsley's encounter with a Mr Estcourt on the Norfolk Broads in 1894 that sparked his fascination with the combustion engine. Inspired by this encounter, Mawdsley took the lead in developing a combustion engine at their Lowestoft works. Incorporating several of Mr Estcourt's patented inventions, the company created Brooke-branded vehicles. Although the motor car business eventually phased out, Mawdsley's passion for marine launches persisted. Under Mawdsley's guidance, the marine launch division of The Brooke Motor Company thrived, achieving both significant business success and personal racing triumphs. Mawdsley's dedication and innovation became synonymous with the enduring success of Mawdsley Brook's division within The Brooke Motor Company.
English, dated 1843, signed to the rear of the limb in script 'Powell & Lealand Makers, London' the microscope on a tripod base with pad feet lined to the underside with cork, the body held on trunnions at the top of the stand, plano-concave mirror on a single armed gimbal, substage aperture with recess for luggs, Turrel-type mechanical stage with interchangeable small and large stage, rack and pinion focus to triangular bar, limb with early side mounted screw fine focus, supports to body tube, with case of accessories to include:2" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1/2" objective with in a can engraved Powell & Lealand London.1/4" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1/8" objective with in a can.Low power eyepiece.Medium power eyepiece.Achromatic substage condenser.Set of dark wells.Wheel of stops.Live boxand in the caseLarge stage.Table bullseye.Frog/Fish plate.Poleriserthe original fitted French polished mahogany case with label to inside of door reads 'Powell & Lealand Opticians 24 Clarendon Street, Somers Town', case 36cm highFootnote: The inception of the "New Microscope" in 1843 marked a significant milestone in the history of microscope design, serving as the precursor to the renowned Powell & Lealand microscopes: the No.1, No.2 and No.3 models.Hugh Powell, known for producing larger model microscope stands, had previously built the massive stand commissioned by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1840. However, it was the 'No 1 Model,' a direct evolution of Powell & Lealand's 'New Microscope' from 1843, that laid the foundation for the subsequent iconic series of microscopes – the 'Powell & Lealand Number 1,' 'Number 2,' and 'Number 3.' The microscope introduced in 1843 is often mistaken for the later Number 3 stand due to their striking similarities. Initially described in the November 1843 issue of The London Physiological Journal as 'Powell & Lealand’s New Microscope,' this groundbreaking instrument featured a tripod design as its stand – a revolutionary departure from previous designs.The tripod, a lightweight yet robust design, supported the microscope body on trunnions and featured a limb housing a long lever connected to the nosepiece. In its early incarnation, the fine-focus screw, operating on a wedge, was situated on the right side of the arm. However, a modification in 1844 replaced the wedge with an L-shaped piece. Subsequently, in 1848 and 1849, the mechanism underwent another transformation, moving to the familiar vertical position on the top of the arm. During these transitional years, some microscopes retained side fine adjustments. However, by 1850, the fine adjustment was exclusively located on the top of the arm. This period also saw diagonal stabilizing struts supporting the microscope tube, extending from the back of the arm to the upper third of the tube. Interestingly, these stabilizers were eventually abandoned in the early 1860s.While Hugh Powell had crafted various microscope styles before 1843, it was the 'New Microscope' that served as the prototype, guiding the development of all subsequent models throughout the remainder of the century. Notably, the only deviation from this design was observed in the company's student models or ‘Iron Stand’. Thus, the legacy of Powell & Lealand's "New Microscope" of 1843 endures as a pivotal moment in the progression of microscope design.According to Great age of the microcope, Powell & Lealand were at 24 Clarendon Street from 1842 - 1846.
‘Stack House’ a good and important early English painted wooden dolls house and contents, circa 1820, previously on display at the Vivien Greene Dolls House museum, the façade and sides with painted trompe l’oeil, creating a convincing red brick Regency house with stone string course, panelled front door with fanlight, Doric columns to portico and nine sash windows with painted blinds, the kitchen window is particularly interesting and shows a wire blind to keep out flies and a maidservant peering over, awaiting visitors perhaps, the black pitch roof has two chimneys, the front opens in two wings to four rooms, hallway and landing, mounted on a wooden stand. Hallway: this is entered by a painted wooden archway with painted marbled columns, leading to staircase with red silk carpet and ochre painted walls. Kitchen: with plain wood walls and floor, Evans and Cartwright tinplate cooking range with wooden fire surround and brass hand wound mechanical spit Jack, fixed hanging wooden shelves and a selection of kitchen furniture including wooden table, chairs, tinplate Evans & Cartwright chair, food, pots, pans, plates, serving dishes, kettle, utensils and more. Ground floor dining room: with cream floral wallpapers, Evans and Cartwright tinplate fireplace and painted wooden ‘marbled’ surround, good amount of furniture to include wooden tables, pink upholstered chairs with settee, bureau, bird in cage, chessboard (incomplete), and various ornaments, together with two bisque shoulder head seated gentlemen. First floor landing: with blue floral wallpapers, chest of drawers, pram and painted wooden Grodnertal doll in original clothes. First floor bedroom: with cream foliage wallpapers, Evans and Cartwright tinplate fireplace and painted wooden ‘marbled’ surround, Chinois four poster bed, wooden table, chest, Evans & Cartwright washstand, ornaments, Grodnertal and peg wooden dolls (Grodnertal with paint loss to face, peg lacks one lower arm). First floor drawing room: with cream papered walls, Evans and Cartwright tinplate fireplace and painted wooden ‘marbled’ surround, nice mauve upholstered settee and chairs, Evans & Cartwright table, display cabinet, clock, bird cage and more, together with two Parian shoulder head dolls and a Grodnertal wooden doll (face and lower legs overpainted). House (without stand) 36” (91cm) tall, with stand 59 ¾” (151.5cm), 40” (112cm) wide, 15 ½” (39cm) deep. Stand 24” (61cm) tall, (condition: some repaired cracks to façade, marble effect fireplace surrounds and kitchen surround and Jack not original, stand 19th century but probably not original to house). Provenance: The house originates from Settle in Yorkshire, where it is believed to have remained in Stack House with one family for more than one hundred years, it was subsequently sold to, an antique dealer in Sussex who sold it to Miss Mary Titcomb a friend of Vivien Greene’s, the House features in ‘English Dolls’ Houses of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century’ Vivien Greene’s first book on Dolls Houses and the house was later exhibited in her famous Rotunda Museum, Oxford. The house was sold in 1998 by Bonhams Auctioneers, London as part of the Vivien Greene museum collection. Jennifer Le Masurier later acquired the house and has since done further extensive research into the history and family which will all be offered with the house. Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A large G&J Lines Bros painted wooden dolls house with lift, English circa 1900, the painted white exterior with gold detail, grand front entrance with pillars and shallow portico, hinged front door with metal decoration and nine glazed windows with moulded surrounds, central red turret to flat roof with string pulley mechanism for lift, the front opens in two wings to four rooms, hallway and landing with rare lift, on two levels, all rooms with built in fire places, interior doors and original wall papers, 34 ½” (88cm) tall, 38” (97cm) wide, 18” (46cm) deep, together with a small amount of furniture including wooden beds, wardrobe, chest of draws, table chairs, chaise, various accessories including vases, candle sticks, pictures, two Parian dolls and more, (condition: all original house, however does have wear/loss and papers are faded/worn, one glazed window pane loose). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
‘The Richardson House’ a large and impressive painted wooden dolls house and contents, English mid 18th century, previously on display in the Vivien Greene Dolls House museum, the sand stone brick effect façade with two steps leading to painted green panelled front door with glazed fanlight, eight recently glazed windows and quoining to each side, with later painted black pitch roof with two chimneys, opening in two wings to six rooms on three levels, hallway and landing with staircase and annex to rear of ground floor landing, all rooms with interior doors and moulded wood surrounds, painted marble effect built-in wooden fireplaces. Hallway and landing with rare original painted wood effect walls, kitchen with painted blue walls, built in plate rake, shelf, cupboard and good Evans and Cartwright tinplate stove with painted marble effect surround, first floor drawing room with fine mid 18th century wall papers with large leaf and rose pattern and rare panel of exotic birds eating fruit. With a good selection of contents including Waltershausen settee with scroll shaped ends, four chairs and a carver all with mauve silk upholstery and three further smaller chairs, sewing table with lyre shaped supports and hinged top (loose), marble top writing desk with pigeon holes, side board with mirror back and painted pillar supports, bureau with two drawers and fold down front, display cabinet with blue lining and two drawers (lacks glass to front) and a chest of drawers all with gold transfer decoration, pair of pink silk upholstered chairs with tassels, painted tinplate mirror on stand with shaped and moulded legs and twisted supports, family of five painted wooden dolls and two with moulded hair styles (both lack lower legs and one lacks arms) and a bisque shoulder head maid together with a good selection of wooden furniture, ornaments, kitchenalia and more, 42 ½” (108cm) tall, 36” (92cm) wide, 15” (38cm) deep , (condition: since this house was sold in the Vivien Greene sale part I in December 1998 the present owner has carefully removed the later red paint to the façade to reveal wonderful original sand stone brick detail, added repainted window brick pediments, replaced sills and repainted front door and steps). Provenance: Prior to being on display at Vivien Greene’s museum the house was the property of the late Sir Albert Richardson, past president of The Royal Academy and pre-eminent authority on 18th century architecture, the drawing room wall paper is of particular interest and has been identified and dated to 1777. Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
‘Holly Bush House’ a Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, circa 1890, the stone and red brick effect façade with green base and wooden front door with moulded portico, three glazed windows, and painted green tin-plate balcony, front opening to two rooms on two levels, each room with original wall and floor papers, good tinplate and gold gilt fire places, with a good selection of furniture including tinplate lithographed bedroom suite, bone table and chairs, ornaments, accessories and three bisque dolls, house 23” (59cm) tall, 11” (28cm) wide, 7 ½” (19cm) deep, (condition: portico repainted, small doll lacks one leg and hand, contents a mix of antique and modern).
‘Bay View House’ a Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, circa 1890, the stone and brown brick effect façade with brown base and wooden front door with moulded portico, three glazed windows, and front opening to two rooms on two levels, each room with original wall and floor papers and tin-plate fire places, with a good selection of furniture including four wooden chairs with lithographed floral backs and tinplate piano, ornaments, accessories and two bisque dolls, house 18 ¾” (88cm) tall, 10 ½ ” (27cm) wide, 8” (20cm) deep, (condition: base and door repainted, both dolls a/f).
‘Rose Villa’ a Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, circa 1890, the white stone and red brick effect façade with green base and wooden front door with moulded portico and steps, four glazed windows, and painted green tin-plate balcony, front opening to two rooms on two levels, each room with original wall papers and tin-plate fire places, with a good selection of furniture including velvet upholstered settee, three chairs and lithographed sideboard with mirror, ornaments, accessories and china shoulder head mother and daughter, house 16” (41cm) tall, 10 ½ ” (27cm) wide, 8” (20cm) deep, (condition: exterior restored, one foot missing from mother).
‘Sunnyside House’ a large Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, circa 1890, the white stone and yellow brick effect façade with green base, steps leading to front door with moulded portico, six glazed windows, and painted green balconies, front opening to four rooms on two levels, each room with original wall papers and built in painted marble effect fire places, kitchen with built in dresser and shelf, with a good selection of furniture including set of four chairs with embossed paper decoration and upholstered seats with floral decoration, tinplate kitchen range, gold gilt picture frames, good selection of ornaments and accessories and bisque shoulder head maid, house 29” (74cm) tall, 24” (61cm) wide, 14 ½” (7cm) deep, (condition: exterior restored). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
‘Ivy Villa’ a painted wooden dolls house and contents, English circa 1890, the red brick effect façade with painted green ivy, on a base with garden and wall surround, green wooden front door with stained glass panel, large bay window and two glazed windows above, painted black slate roof with two chimneys, front opening to two rooms on two levels, each room with original wall papers, tinplate fireplaces, a good selection of furniture including pine wooden bedroom suite, ornaments and accessories, house 26” (66cm) tall, 18 ½” (47cm) tall, 14 ½” (37cm) deep including garden, (condition: some restoration/repainting to exterior, chimneys not original). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A card and paper lithographed weather vane house, German circa 1890, the traditional style house with clock, balcony, thermometer and two painted carved wooden figures surrounded by two arches, in a glazed wooden case, 9 ½” (24cm) tall, together with a charming painted wooden traditional Swiss style chalet with hinged front door, (2 items) .
‘Myrtle Lodge’ a painted wooden dolls house and contents, English circa 1892, the painted sandstone exterior with steps leading to panelled front door, six glazed windows with bars, and moulded surrounds, pediment with dated shield and flat roof with two later chimneys, front opening to four rooms and hallway, with some original papers to top floor rooms, with a good selection of furniture including wooden settee and two chairs with tan silk padded backs, cherry wood Davenport, Japanese lacquered style dressing table with mirror, two drawer chest with hinged top, wardrobe with stained wooden panels, various ornaments and accessories, glazed china mother with twins, frozen Charlotte and another, house 21” (54cm) tall, 28” (71cm) wide, 13 ½” (34cm) deep, (condition: chimneys added later, twins each missing one arm). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
‘Shamrock House’ a fine and early wooden dolls house, probably Irish, late 18th century, with painted stone exterior, the façade having large double bay, porch entrance with arched doorway, reverse painted glazed windows with painted window bars and curtains, moulded sills and painted key-stones, left side with single story annex, open doorway, and further glazed window, right side with detachable store-room, open window, door and inner partition, pitched painted black roof with tile effect and two chimney’s, the roof lifts of to reveal upper floor with two bedrooms and hall way with simple open doorways, first floor lifts of to reveal a further two rooms, three hallways, one with partially made staircase and annex, all with open doorways, main rooms with cut in fire-places, 10 ½” (27cm) tall, 20” (51cm) wide, 13” (33cm) deep, (condition: one key-stone and window sill edge replaced, another sill front missing, normal wear), together with small note of provenance, relating to maker.
A Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, German circa 1890, the red brick and sandstone façade with painted front door, metal lion head knocker and knob, four glazed windows with painted window bars and painted yellow coining to sides, opens in one wing to four rooms on two levels, with some original wallpapers, together with a selection of furniture including a wooden kitchen dresser, tables, chairs, display case, beds, settee, bisque doll and more, 27” (69cm) tall, 22” (56cm) wide, 15” (38cm) deep, (condition: some restoration and repairs to façade) Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
Painted tinplate dolls house chest, bed and washstand, mid 19th century, painted pine effect chest with shaped feet and moulded pillars to each side of hinged door and opening top, door and top with painted green floral decoration, 3 ¼” (8cm) tall, pink painted wash stand with green jug and ewer, and painted wood grain effect bed, 4 ¾” (12cm) long, (condition: good some minor paint loss), (3 items).
A small Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, German circa 1890, the red brick and sandstone façade, painted green front door with metal knocker, seven glazed windows and opening in one wing to three rooms on three levels, together with a selection of furniture including two tinplate fireplaces, a wooden kitchen dresser with pewter plates, wooden tables, chairs, soft metal piano and stool, beds, settee, feather chair, four Grecon cloth dolls and more, 25” (64cm) tall, 13” (33cm) wide, 8” (20cm) deep, (condition: nice and original, some wear to wallpapers).
A small Moritz Gottschalk blue roof dolls house, model 4240, German circa 1890, the wooden house with paper lithographed exterior , steps leading to green panelled front door with metal handle, veranda and balcony with metal fences and four glazed windows, printed windows to each side and attic window to painted blue roof with chimney, front opens in one wing to two rooms on two levels with good original wallpapers, 20 ½” (52cm) tall, 12 ½” (32cm) wide, 8” (20cm) deep, (condition: nice and original, small repair to roof).
‘Gladys Villa’ a charming home-made painted wooden dolls house, English 1890s, the traditional painted red brick exterior, with picket fence to detachable front garden and steps to green painted panelled front door with portico, six glazed windows with sills, pitched roof with denture details to front and side and chimney, balcony to second floor (detached), opening in one wing to three room on three levels with furnishing including Elgin of Enfield dining table and four chairs, green upholstered settee and chairs, wooden bed, silk covered day bed, tables, sideboard, soft metal piano, clock, sowing machine and more including peg doll and pin cushion doll, house 28” (71cm) tall, 12” (30cm) wide, 18” (46cm) deep, (condition: some parts windows and porch replaced).
A Moritz Gottschalk red roof dolls house and contents, German circa 1920s, the painted wooden ochre exterior with brown decorative pierced covered entrance to front door with metal handle, with two similar balconies and doors above, ten windows to front, each with moulded grey window bars, and a further two lithographed windows to each side, painted red pitch roof with chimney and two openings to attic room, opens in one wing to four rooms and staircase, furniture includes pale wood bedroom suit with canopied bed, kitchen table, chairs, painted cupboard, soft metal sewing machine, cot, china shoulder head doll and more, 28” (71cm) tall, 22” (56cm) wide, 13” (33cm) deep, (condition: nice and original, papers a little dirty/stained). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
‘Embassy House’ a large English painted wooden red brick Victorian Dolls House and contents, with two steps leading to painted green dummy front door, five glazed windows to façade and a further two glazed windows to each side, all with painted moulded surrounds, quoining to edges and painted black pitched roof, opens in two wings to four large rooms, hallway and landing, two rooms hall and landing with patterned wallpapers, bedroom lined in pink and cream silk and kitchen with painted blue washed walls. All rooms with built in fireplace and a good selection of furnishings including dining room with wooden table two bureaus, side board, three blue silk upholstered chairs, hanging clock, umbrella stand, glazed china head doll and accessories, bedroom with stained wood suite including bed, wardrobe, dressing table, Waltershausen washstand, accessories, miniature S&H bisque head doll and glazed China in bed, Salon with nice light wood suite of settee, desk, wall stand with mirror and three chairs upholstered in blue cloth and all having gold embossed decoration, pair of bamboo chairs, accessories and parian doll, kitchen with wooden dresser, table, bench, side cabinet, two chairs, plate rack, china doll and more, 47” (117cm) tall, 37 ½” (95cm) wide, 16” (40cm) deep, (condition: steps not original, some areas have been sensibly restored and repainted). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A ‘Moko’ painted wooden dolls house, German, 1920s, the painted cream exterior with brick effect base and two cellar windows, covered veranda and balcony with fretwork fence, painted green panelled doors and four glazed windows, all with moulded sills and green shutters, painted brown pitch roof with two chimneys and attic window, front opens to two rooms on two levels with bright original wall and floor papers, 26” (66cm) tall, 14” (36cm) wide, 10 ½” (27cm) deep, (condition: loss to balcony, chimneys repainted, door of hinges).
‘Albert House’ a large and impressive painted wooden dolls house and contents, English circa 1870, the painted sandstone façade with wooden panelled front door flanked by two moulded pillars and finials, having two glazed bay windows to ground and first floors and three square windows to second floor, all with moulded surrounds and sills, and a further six windows to rear of house, tiled black pitch roof with two large chimneys, front lifts off to reveal six rooms on three levels, hallway and two landings with staircase to all levels, small chamber annex to top floor and all rooms with interior doors, each room with good inbuilt painted marble effect fireplaces, kitchen with rare built in metal range and wooden dresser, nice original wallpapers, with a good selection of furniture including wooden beds, tables, chairs, piano, chaise lounge, many accessories including pictures, ornaments, chinaware and kitchen utensils, 56” (142cm) tall, 43” (109cm) wide, 19 ½ ” (50cm) deep, (condition: some minor repainting to façade, missing a few tiles from roof). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A good painted wooden dolls house and contents, English circa 1860, the painted brown exterior with step leading to brown panelled front door with glazed fanlight and moulded surround, having five glazed windows with moulded window bars and sills, black pitch roof and chimney, front lifts of in one wing to four rooms on two levels, kitchen with painted washed blue walls and built in stove, other rooms with replaced old wallpapers and built in fireplaces, contents include wooden kitchen dresser, table, chairs, sideboard, four red upholstered chairs, ornaments, two Parian dolls (a/f) and more, 36” (92cm) tall, 30” (76cm) wide, 40” (39cm) deep, (condition: brown paint to exterior not original, mother lacks feet, child lacks one arm). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
An early Moritz Gottschalk model 2090? Painted wooden blue roof dolls house, German circa 1895, on a painted grey base, exterior with painted sand stone bricks and paper brick effect above, covered steps with two columns leading to painted brown panelled door with fanlight, glazed bay windows with similar door and windows to first floor with decorative painted pediments, pitched roof with two chimneys, opening in one wing to two rooms with good original papers throughout, 26” (66cm) tall, 15” (38cm) wide, 13” (33cm) deep, (condition: some repainting to base steps, columns and chimneys and some minor touching up in other areas, left side and rear with some loss to papers and staining).
A G & J Lines No: 20 painted wooden dolls house, English 1909-10, the painted white and red brick effect papered exterior, with steps leading to white panelled front door with remains of metal lion knocker, moulded pillars and two large glazed bay windows to ground floor, a further two glazed windows above with balustrading and painted gold details, the red tile effect pitch roof with two chimneys, and opening in two wings to four rooms on two levels and staircase, all rooms with good original wallpaper to floors and walls, painted white built in fireplace, kitchen with dresser, 32” (81cm) tall, 21” (54cm) wide, 14 ½ “(37cm) deep, (condition: nice and original, expected wear in places). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A large painted wooden dolls house, English 1920s, the painted red brick and cream exterior with dummy panelled front door, five large glazed windows and a further two small round windows to attic, three tiled pitch rooves, opens at front in two wings to four rooms on two levels, hallway, landing and staircase, kitchen with grey washed walls, other rooms with decorative papers, with some furniture including wooden kitchen dresser, tables, chairs display cabinet, metal bed, tinplate pram with bisque baby doll, later mangle, birdcage and more, 36” (92cm) tall, 33” (84cm) wide, 14 ½” (37cm) deep, (condition: exterior paint not original). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A Christian Hacker wooden Dolls House, German circa 1900, on a red painted base, step to nicely painted green panelled glazed door with metal handle and portico, the paper lithographed brick exterior with double bay and ten glazed windows all with painted window bars, surrounds and sills, paper blue slate mansard with balustrade top (not illustrated) and pitched roofs with two chimneys, front opens in two wings to four rooms on two levels with painted interior doors, good original papers to walls and floors and original metal door bell, 33” (84cm) tall, 30” (76cm) wide, 22” (56cm) deep, (condition: restoration to two bay windows, general wear and discolouration, paper to roof with some loss, lacks roof balustrade and one chimney stack, lacks top to mansard roof). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
Four carved wooden Door of Hope Mission Dolls, Chinese circa 1910, young lady with finely carved features, painted black eyes and detailed ears, painted black hair with carved bun, on a cloth body wearing white cotton coat, blue silk trousers, undershirt and shoes, 11 ½” (29cm) tall, together with three children all with carved heads and ears, two with black painted hair, and on cloth bodies with carved wooden lower arms and hands, wearing blue silk jackets and pink robes, underclothes and shoes the other with black painted cap, on cloth body and wearing traditional silk outfit, each 9” (23cm) tall, (condition: good). (3 items).
Three carved wooden Door of Hope Mission Dolls, Chinese circa 1910, lady and gentleman with finely carved features, painted black eyes and detailed ears, painted black hair and gentleman with ponytail, gentleman wearing long mauve silk robe, pale blue jacket and underclothes, lady wearing grey dress, pale blue jacket and underclothes, together with an older gentleman with well carved head, carved ears, painted hair and carved bun, wearing black robe, white shirt and blue silk jacket, all on cloth bodies, lady and gentleman 11 ¾” (30cm) tall, (condition: clothes a little faded, older gentleman silk coat with loss and fraying), (3 items).
Carved wooden Door of Hope Mission Policeman and young Buddhist Priest, Chinese circa 1910, both with well carved heads and ears, on cloth bodies with carved lower arms and hands, Policeman wearing black felt coat, dark blue trousers, boot and white hat, 13” (33cm) tall, Buddhist priest wearing tan overcoat, blue jacket, trousers and felt shoes, 11 ¾” (30cm) tall, (condition: good, Policeman lacks one boot, Buddhist priest lacks hat), together with old lady and gentleman Chinese dolls with painted composition heads, on cloth bodies with moulded composition lower arms and legs with moulded shoes, wearing original clothing, (4 items).
A Silber & Fleming painted wooden dolls house and contents, German circa 1890, the red brick, yellow and cream façade with painted black front door, five glazed windows and opening in one wing to two rooms on two levels, nice old wallpapers and two fireplaces together with a selection of furniture including wooden bed, dressing table, dining table with two chair and a settee, sideboard and wardrobe, accessories including clock, table ware, bird cage, glasses, a small peg doll and more, 24” (61cm) tall, 14” (35cm) wide, 9” (23cm) deep, (condition: façade with some repainting and loss to front door)
A traditional English painted red brick Victorian dolls house, steps leading to brown painted front door with moulded columns and five glazed windows all with moulded sills and window bars, black slate pitched roof with two chimneys, front opens to two rooms with a small selection of furniture and two peg wooden dolls, 27” (69cm) tall, 17” (43cm) wide, 14” (36cm) deep, (condition: restoration to porch and windowsills, chimneys replaced).
‘Violet Hall’ a painted wooden dolls house and contents, English circa 1880, the original stippled red brick effect façade with painted brown panelled front door and five arched glazed windows with bars and moulded sills, pitch roof and two chimneys, front opening to four rooms on two levels, each room with original wall papers, furniture including pine kitchen tables, dresser, stained wooden dining table, chairs, corner shelves, mirrored wardrobe, sideboard and more, 34” (86cm) tall, 24” (61cm) wide, 14” (35cm) deep, (condition: lacks two stacks, one loose). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
An interesting early English primitive wooden Dolls House with paper painted door and windows, the stained pine square house with paper painted arched entrance and twelve windows all with white painted surrounds, front opening in two wings to six rooms on two floors, one internal door, old floral and patterned papers to each room, with carry handles, 37 ½” (95cm) tall, 35 ¼” (89.5cm) wide, 12” (30cm) deep, (condition: general wear, some loss to exterior door and windows, some old woodworm, interior papers with some loss/tears). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
Two dolls houses including a small Silber & Fleming box back house, German late 19th century, painted yellow and red brick façade with steps leading to green front door with balcony above and five glazed windows, front opens to two room on two levels with some original wallpapers and built in fire place, contents include soft metal fireplace, four wooden chairs and settee, bone piano, settee and chair, gent bisque head doll with moulded moustache (one lower leg loose), and three Carl Horn dolls, (good), 17 ¾” (45cm), 8 ¼” (21cm) wide, 11” (28cm) deep, (condition: ground floor façade, sides and balcony repainted), together with a similar smaller dolls houses, lacks glass to windows, 14” (36cm) tall, 9” (23cm) wide, 6” (15cm) deep, (2 items).
Painted wooden dolls house, German circa 1900, steps leading to painted base and green painted covered front door, paper lithographed red brick effect exterior, balcony to first floor, doorway, glazed windows and attic with painted windows and pitched red roof, front opens to two rooms with original papers, furniture and three glazed china dolls (a.f), 23 ½” (60cm) tall, 13” (33cm) wide, 10” (25cm) deep, (condition: restoration/repainting to doors, balcony, base and windows, red brick papers stained and with damage).
Two dolls houses including a Tri-ang wooden painted house, 1930s, the paper red brick and white stucco exterior, painted green door, two glazed windows and balcony, paper tiled pitched roof with chimneys, front opens to two rooms with original papers, built in fireplace and metal cooking range, 22 ½” (57cm) tall, 14” (36cm) wide, 8 ¾” (22cm) deep, (condition: cooking range incomplete), together with a small painted wooden red roof dolls house with two rooms and original wall papers, 13 ½” (34cm) tall, 11” (28cm) wide, 7” (18cm) deep, (2 items).
A large painted wooden dolls house for restoration, English, mid 19th century, the painted sandstone façade and later cream sides, with arched doorway and six glazed windows, (one to rear), painted red pitch roof and two chimneys (loose), front opens in two wings to four rooms, hallway and landing with staircase on two levels, all rooms with built in fireplaces and decorative later wall papers, 32” (81cm) tall, 36 ½” (93cm) wide, 15” (38cm) deep, (condition: lacks front door, paintwork scrubbed, needs restoration). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A G & J Lines for A.W Gamages painted wooden dolls house, circa 1910, with paper brick facade, cream painted steps and blue painted front door with lion head knocker, porch with bell, glazed windows with cream painted surrounds, blue sills and shaped pediments, front opening in one wing to four large rooms with original papers, tinplate fireplaces and wooden kitchen range, with Gamages plaque to base, 33” (84cm) tall, 28” (71cm) wide, 16 ½” (42cm) deep, (condition: blue paint not original, lacks one handrail to stairs). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
A small wooden dolls house with red brick paper lithographed exterior, German circa 1905, with steps leading to painted brown door with metal knocker and portico with two columns, three glazed windows and pitched roof, front opens to two rooms with later wallpapers, 20” (51cm) tall, 13” (33cm) wide, 10” (25cm) deep, (condition: porch and widow surrounds repainted, general loss and staining to exterior and interior papers), together with a paper lithographed red brick and stone dolls house with painted red pitched roof, 19” (49cm) tall, 10” (25cm) wide, 8 ¼” (21cm) deep, (condition: some repainting and loss/staining to papers), (2 items).
A large Moritz Gottschalk blue roof dolls house , German circa 1890, with paper red/sand stone brick effect to exterior, standing on a green base with two steps leading to green panelled front door with metal handle, and porch with two decorative pillars, turret with blue triangular roof, eleven glazed windows with painted and moulded frames and pitched painted blue roof, front lifts of to four rooms on two levels and with original wall papers, and internal doors, furniture includes a selection of cherry wood tables, chairs with blue upholstery, marble top table, chaise lounge with Parian type shoulder head doll dressed as a maid, bed and cupboards, 27” (68cm) tall, 29” (73cm) wide, 15 ½” (39cm) deep, (condition: lacks chimney and decorative plaque, some stains to papers, turret not original, professional restoration to window frames and sides to roof, lacks hinges. Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
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