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Lot 979
A collection of stamped 925 silver necklaces to include two flat link chains, a St Christopher pendant, a figaro chain necklace, a Chinese pendant necklace with a mother of pearl pendant, and a dress necklace having a chain necklace with multiple drops of pink and green stones. Total weight 80.7g.
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Lot 37
Atlases.- Saxton (Christopher) [An Atlas of England and Wales], first edition, engraved frontispiece depicting Queen Elizabeth seated, surrounded by allegorical figures of astronomy and cartography (Hind first state with Elizabeth's dress stretched across her knees, trimmed to margins and laid down), 34 engraved double-page and folding maps only (of 35, lacking the general map of England and Wales), all coloured in a contemporary hand, ?lacking the double page coats-of-arms & gazetteer plate and the letterpress index leaf (supplied in manuscript in red and black in a later hand), all maps with the bunch of grapes watermark visible, with 11 maps bearing Seckford's pre-1576 motto (Pestis patriae pigricies), and 23 his later motto (Industria naturam ornate), occasional light browning and offsetting to maps, a few maps with short tears to central folds, Hertfordshire and Denbigh with vertical crease, folding map of Yorkshire with neatly repaired tear, 1 or 2 maps closely shaved, an interleaved copy with manuscript tables of rent owed for certain hundreds in a near-contemporary hand to 7ff., ink ownership inscriptions to pastedown, contemporary calf, gilt, covers with gilt corner-pieces surrounding central gilt lozenge, neatly rebacked, preserving original backstrip, rubbed, lacking clasps, folio, Christopher Saxton, 1579 [?but c.1590].⁂ First edition of the earliest and most-celebrated atlas of England and Wales with a good contemporary provenance. At the behest of Thomas Seckford, master of requests to Queen Elziabeth, Saxton undertook a survey of the British counties between 1570 and 1578 and first issued his atlas in 1579.Provenance: The earliest ownership inscription reads "Geo. Cotton" and is dated 1589, below in a later hand reads "my Grand father gave me this book ano 1645" below this is the final inscription "Combermere, Robert Wellington 1896". The first inscription is likely that of George Cotton (1560-1646), grandson of Sir George Cotton (1505-1545), Sherriff of Denbighshire and courtier to Henry VIII. Henry VIII granted George Cotton the former abbey of Combermere in 1541. The hundreds listed are in Herefordshire, Denbigh, Flintshire, Anglesea, Caernarvon, Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire and Brecknockshire.
Lot 144
˜A PERSIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), DATED (12)57 AH, CIRCA 1842 the first with curved double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, marine ivory hilt carved with figures in traditional dress within an architectural framework and with the date (rubbed, age cracks), in a green fabric-covered scabbard; the second with recurved blade and green stone hilt carved with a horse's head, in its scabbard, the third with wavy blade, in its engraved brass scabbard; and five further daggers the first: 26.4 cm; 10 3/8 in blade (8)
Lot 179
AN INDIAN ELEPHANT GOAD (ANCUS); A BRIDLE; A JAMBIYA AND FURTHER SMALL DAGGERS, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER the first formed entirely of iron, with slender faceted haft tapering to a sharp terminal spike, and formed with a characteristic hook at the front; the second of stiffened fabric embroidered with silver thread, fitted with an iron bit; the third North African, for the tourist market, in its scabbard; a small Indian dagger formed entirely of iron, with recurved knuckle-guard terminating in a bud-shaped finial; four further small daggers; and a box of dress studs the first: 51.7 cm; 20 3/8 in overall (9)
Lot 219
A SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL DRESS DIRK OF THE RENFREW HIGHLANDERS BY MARSHALL AND AITKEN, 27 NORTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1910-18 with etched blade formed with a pair of three-quarter length fullers and a notched back-edge (areas of pitting), etched with the Regimental title, Prince of Wales' feathers, crowned 'GR' cypher, thistle foliage, and maker's details, carved basket-weave grip enriched with silver nails, decorated with a pair of crossed swords centring on a bonnet on each face, white metal ferrule and pommel each chased with thistle foliage, the latter set with a foil-backed paste in imitation of citrine, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with chased white metal mounts including locket with Prince of Wales feathers and motto, and complete with its accompanying pieces, in its wooden case lined in blue velvet 30.7 cm; 12 1/8 in blade
Lot 225
˜THE FULL DRESS SWORD OF CAPTAIN ALEXANDER THOMAS LIVINGSTONE GILROY, 11TH HUSSARS BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO. 25808 FOR 1884 of regulation type, with curved blade with a spear point, etched with the crowned Royal cypher, battle honours for Salamanca, Peninsula, Waterloo, Bhurtpore, Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman, and Sevastopol, crowned Regimental number and device, the sphinx, the owner's crest and maker's details, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, applied with the regimental sphinx and battle honour 'Egypt' in white metal on each face, ivory grip-scales, in its scabbard retaining some plated finish and with gilt-brass mounts (one locket screw missing) and two rings for suspension 81.0 cm; 32 in blade Alexander Thomas Livingstone "Alistair" Gilroy was born 4th October 1865 in Monifeith, Angus, Scotland. He is recorded as Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars 1884 and Captain in 1890.
Lot 261
A SCOTTISH DRESS POWDER HORN, LATE 19TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER the first with cow horn body, hinged white metal basal cap decorated with thistle foliage and composition cabochon and a pair of rings for suspension; the second with cow horn body and white metal mounts including threaded stopper set with amber resin the first: 32.0 cm; 12 1/4 in (2)
Lot 345
‡ A PAIR OF 50 BORE PERCUSSION HIGHLAND DRESS BELT PISTOLS BY TIPPING & LAWDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1850 with engraved blued barrels formed in three stages, engraved medians, the breeches and muzzles inlaid with silver scrollwork, signed engraved case-hardened locks decorated with border ornament and scrollwork, silver-plated stocks profusely decorated with traditional scrollwork, interlace bouquets and foliage on a hatched ground, 'ram's horn' butts each with pricker, ball-triggers, blued iron belt hooks, and original blued iron ramrods 16.2 cm; 6 3/8 in barrels (2)
Lot 346
‡ A PAIR OF 54 BORE PERCUSSION HIGHLAND DRESS BELT PISTOLS, SIGNED MOSSMAN, CIRCA 1850 with engraved barrels formed in three stages, faceted breeches and muzzles, signed engraved locks decorated with scrolling foliage, engraved German silver stocks, the butts each decorated with thistle foliage, a thistle cartouche on the right and with 'ram's horn' terminals fitted with prickers, ball-triggers, blued steel belt hooks, and original iron ramrods 13.0 cm; 5 1/8 in barrels (2)
Lot 32
Collection of babies whitework dresses, early 20th century, comprising white muslin short sleeve long dress embroidered with ferns and flowers; a matching toddler's short dress with short sleeves; a long lawn dress with short sleeves embroidered with baskets of flowers and inset lace bands, a white cotton petticoat, two white satin dresses, one brocaded with flowers; and a lawn dress, embroidered with flowers and labelled Castro & Co. Size 6mo. (7)
Lot 140
A suite of 1970s diamond set 18 carat gold jewellery by Solomon Stellman, the suite consisting of a pair of graduated pierced and textured triangular panelled ear pendants, each terminating with an open cluster of brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1 carat total, 5.5cm long, hallmarked London 1975 with SS makers mark; together with a circular brooch composed of matching pierced panels with a central circlet of brilliant cut diamonds and further diamond accents, approximately 1.04 carats total, 4.2cm diameter; and a matching diamond accented bracelet, with pierced triangular panels to a central brilliant cut diamond set panel, approximately 1.44 carats total, 18cm long; 78.3g gross; and an unassociated 1970s 9 carat gold textured dress ring, finger size K, 8.4g
Lot 154
ϒ A pair of Philippine dress rings by Van Cleef & Arpels, the first with a central panel of pavé set brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.51 carats total, between polished white coral shoulders, the shank stamped VCA 18kt C68 B5001 J281, with French poincons to the back of the shank, finger size K 1/2, 8.1g gross; together with an onyx example, the central panel pavé set eight cut diamonds, approximately 0.48 carats total, to polished onyx shoulders, the shank stamped VCA 750 ©68 110597, with French poincons to the back of the shank, finger size J 1/2, 6.3g gross The Property of Susan Hampshire.Susan Hampshire, CBE, was born in Kensington in 1937, and is a three times Emmy Award winning actress. Susan Hampshire has been a major figure of British film, television and stage since the 1960s, coming to prominence through her work for Walt Disney in the early 1960s. Later she starred in many highly acclaimed television series including 'The Forsyte Saga' (1970); 'The First Chruchills' (1971); 'Vanity Fair' (1973), and in the 21st century, 'Monarch of the Glen' (2000 - 2005). In 1995 Susan Hampshire was appointed OBE for her charity work with dyslexic poeple. She was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to drama and charity in the 2018 New Year Honours List. ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 179
An emerald and diamond dress ring, the step cut emerald with canted corners estimated to weigh 9.69 carats, in a four claw setting between two rows of brilliant cut diamonds, with a scrolling diamond setting below, approximately 1.18 carats total, finger size O, 15.6g gross Offered for sale with a Gemmological Certification Services Emerald Report, report No. 79187-46, Date 31.11.2018, stating: Origin: Colombia Comment: Indications of moderate clarity enhancement
Lot 186
An 18 carat gold opal and ruby dress set by Asprey, the cufflinks with circular polished opal panels each centred with cabochon ruby, within a scalloped black enamelled border, to belcher link connectors, signed Asprey and hallmarked Birmingham 1989; together with four matching buttons and dress studs, all signed Asprey and hallmarked Birmingham 1989, in a fitted burgundy Asprey case
Lot 99
A set of six early 20th century French two colour diamond and sapphire dress buttons, the circular textured woven style panels each centred with an old cut diamond, within a calibré cut sapphire surround, stamped with French poincons, with a pair of gold cufflink fittings, stamped with French poincons, and six gilt metal button backs, 15.7g gross, in a fitted green leather case signed Marzo & Lailet, 22 Rue De La Paix Paris From the estate of Eustace Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall, KCVO, CMG
Lot 535
Six albums of cigarette cards including Godfrey Phillips annuals, The Mechanised Age, Famous Minors, Dogs, Soldiers of the King, Churchman Eastern Proverbs, Treasure Trove, Legends of Britain, Stephen Mitchell & Son Famous Crosses, Old Sporting Prints, Players Military Head-dress, Carreras Naval Uniforms, Wills Speed, Nicholas Sarony Ships of All Ages, Cavanders Peeps into Many Lands and Bandmaster Life at Whipsnade Zoo
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