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Lot 1174
SPENCER HERBERT: (1820-1903) English Philosopher & Biologist. Brief A.L.S., Herbert Spencer, on one side of a postcard, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 25th July 1889, to Harrison at The London Library. Spencer requests to be sent a copy of History of Astronomy in the Nineteenth Century by Miss. Clerke. Hand addressed by Spencer to the verso. Some overall age wear and light water staining, just affecting the text, and with a heavy postal cancellation affecting the first four letters of the signature. Together with an 8vo sheet bearing a holograph D.S. by William Whewell (1794-1866) English Polymath & Scientist; admitting two to an abbey via the west cloisters door, 22nd June 1862, and an ink signature ('J. K.', initials only) by John Kidd (1775-1851) English Physician, Chemist & Geologist; on a piece removed from the conclusion of a letter addressed in his hand to Archdeacon Clarke, 1837. Neatly laid down alongside each other. FR to G, 2. £80-100. Agnes Mary Clerke (1842-1907) Irish Astronomer and Writer whose work A Popular History of Astronomy during the Nineteenth Century was first published in 1885.
Lot 1687
BRUNE GUILLAUME MARIE ANNE: (1763-1815) Marshal of France. A.L.S., Brune, one page, 8vo, Paris, 29th October 1802, to the maritime Prefect of Brest, in French. On a letter bearing the printed heading "French Republic, General Brune, Counselor of State, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Sublime Door" Brune kindly asks his correspondent to attend his request and states `I beg you to kindly grant to this young man, whose family has been very unfortunate during the revolution, a ticket to go to the Martinique, because he deserves your benevolence´. A good autograph letter by Brune who, at the time of the present letter, had recently been appointed by Napoleon ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, and who iniciated relationships between France and Persia. Small creasing and some overall age wear, otherwise VG. £200-300
Lot 307
A RARE CAST IRON TELEPHONE BOX CIRCA 1920, made by Carron Ironworks of Falkirk, in the neo-classical style, with single door and cross bar windows, bearing cast wreaths to the roof apex ends, H 270 cm, W 195 cm, D 135 cm Note - The Carron Company was an ironworks established in 1759 on the banks of the river Carron near Falkirk in Stirlingshire. After initial problems, the company was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution. The company prospered through it's development and production of a new short-range and short barrelled naval cannon the carronade. The company was one of the largest ironworks in Europe through the 19th century.
Lot 407
AN UNUSUAL SUITE OF OTTOMAN BRONZE DOOR FURNITURE, a large knocker on a crescent and fan back plate with matching loop door handles, mounted on an oak shield with copper plaque inscribed 'Knocker and door handles taken from the Armoury gates Kut El Amara 1915, presented to Officers Training Corps military library by Brig Genl E. C. Peebles C. B. C. M. G., D. S. O.', H 52 cm
Lot 443
A 19TH CENTURY GILLOWS AMBOYNA FLOOR STANDING CABINET, the upper section with an overhung cornice, single mirrored door cabinet below with a foliate roundel to each corner, the lower section with a single panelled door stamped 'Gillows & Co. 1498', the door with inlaid ebonised and satinwood banding, both sections with fitted linen drawers, H 198 cm, W 82 cm, D 56 cm, A/F
Lot 592
A LARGE TUDOR OAK GLAZED DISPLAY CABINET, the overhung cornice with carved detail including the Tudor rose, above a single glazed door, enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with a single heavy carved door in concentric patterns, turned columns to each side, raised on bun feet, H 245 cm, W 116 cm, D 57 cm
Lot 81
A 'C. FARLOW & CO. LTD' MAHOGANY FISHING TACKLE CABINET, the top with a full length hinged lid enclosing an open compartment, central two door glazed cabinet below, flanked by a panelled cupboard to either side, bearing label to the front, 'C. Farlow & Co.Ltd., 191 Strand, London', H 104 cm, W 222 cm, D 43 cm Note: We believe this cabinet was bespoke for Farlow & Co. Ltd. retail premises on The Strand
Lot 437
An Edwardian walnut filing or clerks cabinet purchased from the Sandringham estate - the key has a riveted on Buckingham Palace key fob, the cabinet has a galleried top over a two door cupboard, internally fitted with four sliding shelves, the base with three upright file compartments - Height 133 cm x Width 46 cm x Depth 37 cm
Lot 557
Nathaniel Hedge of Colchester 18th century oak longcase clock, having signed silver 12" dial, with Arabic and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, twin winding holes for a brass eight day five pillar weight driven movement striking on a bell, the case having panelled door to a boxbase, h.216cm There are examples of Nathaniel Hedge (born 1710) clocks in Colchester Clock Museum
Lot 595
An Art Deco limed oak three piece bedroom suite, comprising; double door wardrobe, twin door tallboy compactum over two long drawers, and a narrow four drawer chest, wardrobe dimensions h.182cm w.124cm d.54cm; together with an associated Art Deco oak single door bedside cupboard with open upper section (4) Condition Report / Extra Information Large wardrobe with gouge marks and scratches to either side panel, interior comprises two matching compartment with upper shelves and hanging rails. Other items with light surface scuffs and scratches, although generally sound with without and noticeable losses.
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