A pair of George III glass decanters and stoppers, early 19th century, with faceted neck and foot, etched swags and bands of decoration, 31cm high; together with an Edwardian pair of decanters with etched bodies decorated with swags, later stoppers, 31cm high (4) Provenance: The first pair, Sotheby's, 20 September 1994, lot 548. Condition Report: The first pair: base diameter 10.3cm. Each decanter with general scratches and marks to the underside, some light clouding to the bodies, light wear and scratches to the neck from contact with the stoppers, the stoppers each with scratching and very minor nibbles, consistent with age, each stopper has an old Sotheby's paper label attached. The second pair: base diameter 9cm, light scratching to underside, the bodies with a few scratches and bubbles, one stopper with minor nibbles and chips.
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1980 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set consists of:1980 Gold Five-Pound (Quintuple Sovereign)1980 Gold Double Sovereign (Gold Two-Pound)1980 Gold Sovereign1980 Gold Half-SovereignThis was the first modern gold proof sovereign set to be issued by the Royal Mint.Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait can be seen on the obverse of all four coins, designed by Arnold Machin. (A)
An important set of diaries belonging to Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Somerset Arthur Gough Calthorpe (1856-1937) - Royal Navy Officer and Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet in WWI and Aide De Camp to King George V. Calthorpe lived at Woodvale in Ryde, Isle of Wight and signed the Armistice of Mudros on behalf of the allies. This lot contains extensive diary entries and ephemera from 1918 - 1937 including important telegrams relating to the First World War
Racing car interest: An archival collection of trophies and prize presentation plaques, presented to J.A. Sutton, including: silver plated twin handled trophy cup, by Walker & Hall, with enamelled ‘British Automobile Racing Club’ plaque to obverse, reserve with presentation inscription ‘Aintree 29th August 1959, First Place, J. Sutton, Austin Healey 100-4 (74.46m.p.h.), 16cms high; a presentation model car, on stepped base with presentation plaque inscribed ‘Scottish National Speed Championship 1959, 3rd, J.A. Sutton’; Royal Automobile Club ‘Rally of Great Britain’ enamelled plaque, 1954; three various twin handled trophy cups; Musselburgh Racecourse ‘Winner’ glass paperweight; and others, with presentation inscriptions relating to Aintree, Silverstone and others, dates ranging 1954-1960.
A selection of works by Richard Runciman Terry, titles including: The Scottish Psalter of 1685; The Music of the Roman Rite; Songs, Sonnets, etc.; The Shanty Book; Catholic Church Music; Calvin’s First Psalter; Two Hundred Folk Carols; and others; together with books relating to music, titles including: The Oxford Companion to Music; and others, one box.
A selection of hardback and other books, primarily relating to history, titles including: Nicholas and Alexandra, by Robert K. Massie; King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus; The Glorious First of June, by Oliver Warner; The Reason Why, by Cecil Woodham Smith; Thinking with Demons: The Idea of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe, by Stuart Clark; The Analects of Confucius, by Arthur Waley; Victoria, by Elizabeth Langford; Christopher Columbus, by Salvador de Madariaga; and others, contained across two boxes.
A collection of stamps and First Day Covers, comprising: an Album of Royal Mail Presentation Packs, containing mint stamps, predominantly 1980s; together with a Stanley Gibbons album of First Day Covers; Royal Mail First Day Covers album; an album of stamps; loose presentation packs and First Day Covers.
American Flagg! by First Comics, various issues and 1986 Special; and Black Kiss, No. 12, by Vortex Comics; Blue Devil, No. 1; First Issue Special Featuring Dr. Fate, No. 9; The Return of Dr. Fate, No's. 1, 10-13, 15, 24, 37, 40 and 41; sundry issues of Plastic Man from differing volumes; and other novelty and humour comics by DC.
Bachmann - an OO gauge boxed two-car set, First North Western, class 150/2 DMU locomotive, 21 label on box indicates DCC fitted, digital Sound (unchecked), appears vg, boxed with internal packing pieces # 32-935 (this does not constitute a guarantee)* Condition Report - Both cars are a little dusty, the power car has a small paint scuff on each side.
Corgi Aviation Archive - Corgi - A mixed collection of eight boxed diecast aircraft and vehicles from various Corgi ranges. Lot includes Corgi AA #48303 1st Issue Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 (First and Last in Service); Corgi Classics #13601 Foden S21 'Mickey Mouse' with Trailer 'Eddie Stobart'; #27901 Atkinson Articulated Tanker 'Vaux' and similar. Models appear Mint, with certificates and accessories, housed in Good - Very Good boxes with some storage related wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Palitoy - Action Man - A vintage Action Man Kit Locker, containing two vintage Action Man figures and a small group of accessories, plus an unboxed Action Man Assault Craft. The lot includes two brown painted head figures with hard hands, and are marked 'Made in England by Palitoy Under License From Hasbro © 1964' to rear of torsos - one is a talking Action Man with Action Man dog tag (the figure talks when tested albeit in a slow deep voice). Both figures show surface wear and signs of play, otherwise appear Good overall. The locker itself contains the removable kit compartment, containing a selection of accessories that include bayonet, carbine, pistol, holster, binoculars, first aid kit and similar, and appears to be complete as in the internal artists illustration in the locker. Several other accessories are included in the lockers lower section. The locker appears Good - Very Good - a couple of nicks in the tray. The Assault Craft comes with two paddles, outboard motor and appears Good. Stands are not included in the lot. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
A small collection of unboxed mint or near mint US scale model diecasts comprising an extremely rare Ford Racing cage car, racing no 19, two 1:43 scale model racing cars by Hobby Horse, Carousel 1, a First Gear Inc, Preosta, Iowa model Ford, racing no 97 and a First Gear Inc model Ford flatbed truck - included in the lot is a Burrell Showman's Steam Wagon 'Joseph Brewer & Sons' by Days Gone, mib # DG125004 (this does not constitute a guarantee) [6 models]
Palitoy - Action Man - A vintage Action Man Kit Locker. The locker itself contains the removable kit compartment, containing a selection of accessories that include bayonet, carbine, pistol, holster, binoculars, first aid kit and similar, and appears to be complete as in the internal artists illustration in the locker. The locker appears Good - Very Good - a couple of nicks in the tray. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Johillco - Barclay - Manoil - Other - An interesting collection of 16 unboxed lead / white metal cowboy and first nation figures. Lot includes Johillco First NAtion with tomahawk; Manoil Cowboy with shotgun; Barclay cowboy and similar. Items all show age and play wear signs generally appearing Fair - Fair Plus, anda re unchecked for completeness.
Corgi - Aviation Archive, Flight - 3 x boxed model kits to include a first issue 'Military Power' #48301 1:144 scale Avro Vulcan B2 XM607 Operation 'Black Buck', a 1:72 scale limited edition 4911 of 6700 #AA33202 McDonnell F-4J Phantom, and a Corgi Flight #CC99301 Red Arrows (Die-cast model appears loose in box). Model Kits appear in mint condition, however, are unchecked for completeness. Boxes appear in very good condition with minor storage wear and a slight tear to inside of #AA33202 box. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)
Corgi, Sky Max Models - Aviation Archive - 3 x boxed die-cast model aircraft to include a 1:144 scale first issue Aviation Archive #47301 'Avro Lancaster', a 1:144 #47304 Aviation Archive 'Operation Chastise', and a Sky Max Models 1:72 scale #SM7001 Jet Provost Trainer T5. Model Kits appear in mint condition, however, are unchecked for completeness. Boxes appear in very good condition with minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)
Corgi - Aviation Archive, Fighting Machines - 4 x boxed aircraft models - Lot includes a first issue 'Military Air Power' Aviation Archive 1:144 #48503 'D.H. Comet C.4', a limited edition 1:72 scale 'Jet Fighter Power' Aviation Archive #49403 'EE Lightning F3', a Fighting Machines #CS90385 'The Post War RAF' model, and a Fighting Machines #CS90384 'The Post War RAF' model. Models appear in excellent to mint condition. Boxes appear in excellent condition with minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
TWO 9CT YELLOW GOLD RINGS AND TWO WHITE METAL RINGS, the first a polished wide band, approximate band width 7.0mm, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size leading edge S, the second designed with an oval cut smoky quartz, in a four claw setting with a leaf detailed surround, to a polished band, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size R, approximate gross weight 7.6 grams, together with a silver Masonic swivel signet ring, hallmarked Birmingham, ring size U, approximate gross weight 5.3 grams, a patterend wide, white metal band ring, stamped 'Silver', ring size leading edge Q (condition report: would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, general light wear)
A LADY'S AND A GENT'S GOLD WRISTWATCH, the first a gents manual wind, 'Garrad' watch, featuring a round silvered dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position, blue steel hands, in a polished case, personal engraving to the case back reads 'For Dunlop Service J.W.Heath', inside case back signed 'Dennison 12321, A.L.D 321827', hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1964, movement stamped '1120, 17 jewels', approximate case width 31.1mm, fitted with a rolled gold front stretch link bracelet, together with a signed 'Garrard & Co Ltd' box, the second an early 20th century manual wind watch, round silver and gold dial, Roman numerals, blue steel hands, in a polished rose gold case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London import 1911, approximate case width 26.9mm, fitted with a rolled gold stretch link bracelet (condition report: both watches wind, set and run at time of cataloguing, although time keeping is untested, general light wear to both, overall condition good)
TWO 18CT GOLD BAND RINGS, the first a wide band with worn floral engraving, approximate width 8mm, hallmarked 18ct Chester 1912, ring size Q leading edge, the second ring set with twelve single cut diamonds in a star setting, engraved detail and milgrain borders, approximate width 5mm, hallmarked 18ct Birmingham 1973, ring size N leading edge, approximate gross weight 10.4 grams (condition report: general moderate wear, engraving worn to first ring, both would benefit from a gentle clean)
A 9CT GOLD CHAIN AND YELLOW METAL CHAIN, the first a yellow gold box link chain, fitted with a spring clasp, approximate length 470mm, hallmarked 9ct London import 1976, approximate gross weight 4.1 grams, together with an early 20th century belcher chain, fitted with a cylinder clasp, approximate length 460mm, fitted with a tag stamped 9c, approximate goss weight 2.9 grams (condition report: general moderate wear, second chain appears to have been previously repaired with a gold plated figure of eight link)
THREE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BROOCHES AND A LAVALIER PENDANT, the first a floral seed pearl bar brooch with milgrain detail, fitted with a yellow metal pin, C clasp and safety chain, unmarked, a yellow metal floral bar brooch with beading detail, fitted with a base metal pin and yellow metal C clasp, stamped 9ct, a rose metal open work brooch comprising three navette shapes, centrally set with a circular cut peridot in a milgrain bezel setting, fitted with a base metal pin and rose metal C clasp, unmarked, together with a rose metal floral open work lavalier pendant, set with two oval cut blue paste stones, stamped 9ct, approximate gross weight 9.2 grams (condition report: general light wear, all stones currently intact, would benefit from a gentle clean)
FOUR GEM SET RINGS, the first a 9ct yellow gold ring, set with a large rectangular cut citrine, approximate dimensions length 17mm x width 12mm, hallmarked 9ct Sheffield, ring size N, approximate gross weight 6.2 grams, a yellow metal ring, set with a rectangular cut amethyst, stamped 9ct, ring size K, an imitation pearl ring set in yellow metal, unmarked, ring size J 1/2, a yellow metal ring bezel set with a red paste stone, leading on to trifurcated shoulders, unmarked, ring size M, approximate gross weight 8.8 grams (condition report: general moderate wear, wear to facet edges, would benefit from a gentle clean)
A GROUP OF CERAMICS AND SUNDRIES, comprising a Royal Adderley china flower basket (one flower head broken off), two Georgian Crystal mantel clocks, Aynsley ' Wild Tudor' bud vase, posy bowl, a tangerine glass swan, an Art Deco style wall barometer, a hand painted tea set decorated in Hong Kong with lotus leaves and butterflies, comprising teapot, covered sugar bowl, milk jug, six cups (one missing handle), six saucers, spoon, a collection of First Day Covers from mid to late 1970's, etc (Qty) (Condition Report: obvious damage mentioned in description)
FOOTBALL & WORLD CUP EPHEMERA, to include two framed Posters from France 1998 and UEFA Euro 2000, a limited edition print 2/10 from a first-draft run of 2000 of PELE with a certificate of authenticity, a signed, framed photograph of Pierluigi Collina, a framed photograph, separate signature and replica ticket of Roberto Carlos (please note the signature does not appear to be genuine) framed and unframed World Cup Stamps, used and unused World Cup ticket stubs, two FIFA World Cup pennants/flags, a USA 1994 World Cup tankard and a 30cm high model of Zidane ( 1 box and loose)
TWO GEM SET RINGS, the first a 9ct yellow gold cluster ring, set with a central claw set, oval cut garnet in a surround of colourless cubic zirconia, pinched shoulders leading onto a polished band, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size N, approximate gross weight 2.3 grams, together with a yellow metal ring set with an oval cut green spinel in a collet setting, stamped 'GAM' and an unknow stamp, ring size L, approximate gross weight 1.4 grams (condition report: general light wear, would benefit from a gentle clean)
A BOX OF BOOKS, EPHEMERA AND SUNDRIES ETC, to include first edition hardback Harry Potter books - Goblet of Fire and The Deathly Hallow, non-first edition Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone - hardback and paperback, Charles Dickens 'Martin Chuzzlewit' Imperial edition published 1903, Winston Churchill 'The Gathering Storm' ninth edition, Bound editions of 'The Century Magazine1893-94, photographic print depicting the cast from the TV programme 'Friends' - bears signatures, framed memento to the second world war containing coins and facsimile medals, Beatles 'Love me do' single (Parlophone), Aston Villa football programmes etc
* JAMES MCBEY (SCOTTISH 1883 - 1959), YACHT STATION, YARMOUTH watercolour on paper, signed, inscribed and dated 1920 image size 19cm x 29cm, overall size 43cm x 58cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Note: Born in Aberdeenshire in 1883, McBey began his career as a self-taught artist. Originally a banker by trade, by 1910 he had built up the artist confidence to pursue his art on a full-time basis - travelling throughout Europe, North Africa and America. In 1912 he travelled to Morocco with the artist James Kerr Lawson, and incorporated watercolours into his oeuvre. During the First World War McBey was commissioned as a war artist, travelling widely throughout the Middle East. In his later years, McBey lived primarily near Tangier in Morocco, although spent the final three years of the Second World War in America. After the war, he returned to live in Tangier but regularly returned to Britain and the United States. He died in Tangier, Morocco in 1959.
SIR GEORGE HAYTER (BRITISH 1792 - 1871), PORTRAIT OF JOHN EVELYN DENISON oil on board, inscribed label verso image size 33cm x 27cm (oval), overall size 51cm x 43cm Framed. Handwritten label verso. Note: One of the sketches for 'The Meeting of the First Reformed Parliament' 1836, now in the National Portrait Gallery. Denison was subsequently Speaker of the House of Commons.
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