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Lot 358
Wine. Thirteen Wedgwood partly glazed white earthenware cellar bin labels, first half 19th c, each painted in black OLD PORT, PORT, MADEIRA, CLARET or SHERRY, 14cm l, impressed mark Two (both Port) lacking the ring for suspension. Two (Port and Madeira) with small corner chip. One slightly cracked with localised staining of the glaze (Sherry). Eight in good condition but for old cellar dirt
Lot 461
An English or Irish cut glass ogee preserve or honey jar and cover, c1800, 13cm h, two similar cut glass sweetmeat jars and a cover, a cut glass dwarf lustre candlestick and three other items (11) The first item with slight chips near notch for spoon on jar, cover undamaged, the other items in good condition
Lot 785
Naive artist, 19th century - Portrait of a Lady; Portrait of a Gentleman, the first in black dress with lace trimmed red collar and bonnet, the second in black coat with velvet collar, bust length, pendants, both with signature Plummer, oil on canvas, 61 x50cm, unframed (2) Both lined; minor scratches and abrasions
Lot 3428
A collection of doll and dolls house miniatures, curios and accessories, first-half 20th century and later, comprising Addis dolls house wares miniatures including dust pan, house broom, washing bowl, hand brush, pail and scrubbing brush, sealed on cardboard backing; three "Maylen" dolly's rattle, each displayed on coloured backing paper; a Fairylite miniature hot water bottle; a pair of 1950?s Roddy doll shoes, size 2, in packet with cardboard header; a 'grip-tight' dolly soother, in packet on cardboard backing; Folk-Art novelty miniature painted wooden figure in the form of a soldier, the body made from a rounded rectangular rubber or eraser, 7cm high; various novelties in brown paper bags from Beales, Bournemouth; other dolls house accessories in packets including Dol-Toi Glassware, Stamford etc (quantity)
Lot 3429
An unusual glazed china shoulder head miniature doll, stuffed cloth body, wearing a red and white floral-patterned head cloth, cocooned in a traditional tan leather boat shaped crib, the sides embellished with a red and yellow felt border with brass studs, 17cm long, first-half 20th century, probably Nordic
Lot 3458
A collection of dolls house furniture, curios and accessories, first-half 20th century and later comprising a Kleeware part dining room suite including dining table, two chairs, sideboard, dresser and wireless radio; a wooden constructed shop display unit, comprising an arrangement of six drawers, each applied with pins for drawer handles and paper labels applied for Cinnamon, Tea, Raisins, Spicery, Coffee and Cacao; a Dol-Toi painted wooden refrigerator with a single bottle of milk; a Dol-Toi collapsible wooden ironing board; a DCMT Crescent lead cooker; other accessories, some lead and a set of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs picture puzzle blocks, boxed etc (quantity)
Lot 184
Three Japanese boxwood netsuke, 19th century,the first in the form of a rat eating a seedpod, engraved two character signature to base, the second of a seated man howling, engraved two character mark to base and the last of a dancing man, engraved two character mark to his robes,3.5–6.5 cmAll of the netsuke have some minor wear to the high points and some occasional tiny nicks and dents to the carving otherwise of pleasing colour and in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 3.5–6.5 cm
Lot 194
A Chinese blue and white yen-yen vase, Kangxi period,painted with prunus blossom and Shou medallions, on a ‘cracked ice’ ground,37cm high, small rim chipsThere are two shallow under rim chips the first measuring 12 mm x 10 mm and the second 11 mm x 9 mm. There or two further small glaze losses to the rim. Typical minor glaze imperfections and a slight undulation in the potting of the foot, some occasional grubbiness to the glaze which will remove, some wear to the base of the unglazed foot consistent with age and use, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 37cm high, small rim chips
Lot 228
A pair of Chinese blanc-de-chine fluted bowls and a similar libation cup, Dehua kilns, 17th century,6.5cm high & 7.5cm wood stands, damageThe first fluted cup has been badly broken and re-glued with a chip loss to the rim. The second fluted cup has two cracks to the rim one extending halfway down. The libation cup has a number of splinter chips to the rim with associated long hairline cracks, and one side of the foot has been broken off and re-glued with some old glue around the area.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 6.5cm high & 7.5cm wood stands, damage
Lot 284
A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel jars and covers, 18th/19th centuryeach decorated with birds amid flowers and rockwork, applied with a pair of mythical beast mask ring handles,15.2 cm wide, one handle lackingThe first jar has some losses to the enamel on the interior of the cover and around the handles. The second jar and cover has a dent to one side of the cover with an enamel loss on the interior to match and some enamel losses around the handle on top of the cover. It is missing one of its lion mask handles, the other is loose but present and has a dent to one side of the body and a small loss of enamel on the interior otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 15.2 cm wide, one handle lacking
Lot 65
° ° Agatha Christie (1890-1976) - A valentine, inscribed ‘’To C.T [Dr Reginald Campbell Thompson, (1876-1941), Oxford professor of Assyriology]- from One who fondly loves but dare not speak‘’ above verse - ‘’Shall I compare thee to an autumn day? And I a humble daisy (Michaelmas) Oh: Do not spurn me as you proudly pass. Majestic and autumnal on your way. I am no sphinx who says first yea then nay. No Hittie script am I! A widow (grass!). I now avow my sentiments and say! Oh! Chide me not - nor say that I am brazen. ‘Tis leap year and today’s the one occasion to show I can be risqué just as well as any rival from Basheiqa’s tell. Go, little sonnet, to his heart from mine and beg the beg to be MY VALENTINE’’. 4to sheet, adorned with a Cupid and love hearts, in watercolour. In the recipient’s hand, with an ink inscription at the page head - ‘’Valentine sent me in 1932 by? at the instance of Agatha, and supposed to have come from Bahshika’’, together with three letters supporting the attribution and provenance, from the recipients son, J. C. Thompson, O.B.E; VRD; MA, which includes transcripts of two verses written by his father concerning Agatha.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
Lot 71
° ° Christie, Agatha - 3 signed typescript letters,all 8vo, from Winterbrook House, to a Mr. Smith, dated 9th February, 1968 - ‘’Thank you for your very nice letter which Hughes Massie have forwarded to me……about the first Miss Marple story. I cannot honestly remember which one did come first myself, but they have records of all that.Yours sincerely, Agatha Christie’’, another, dated 23rd February, 1968 - includes, ‘’I should not worry about the Regatta Mystery; it is merely a book of short stories, most of which have been published in English short story stories. It is very confusing the way that the English short story books and the American short story books are what I can only describe as all mixed up. Yours sincerely, Agatha Christie’’ and, dated 26th June, 1969 - includes - ‘’As far as I can see, critics and blurb writers have a passion for revealing entire plots if they can possibly do so. Yours sincerely, Agatha Christie’’ (3)PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 79
° ° A Collection of deeds and documents relating chiefly to Kent, 1264-1654, from the collection of Thomas Godfrey Godfrey-Faussett (1829-1877)Thomas Godfrey Godfrey-Faussett (for whom see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography), the son of the professor of divinity at Oxford, was a barrister who in 1866 moved to Canterbury as auditor to the Dean and Chapter; in 1871 he became District Registrar of the probate court in the city. Godfrey-Faussett was the great-grandson of the Kentish clergyman-antiquary Bryan Faussett (1720-1776), and it was to the study of the antiquities of the county that he devoted his leisure time.The 85 documents forming this collection can be divided into two groups – 36 charters relating to Pluckley and Little Chart, mostly with intact seals, and ranging in date from 1290 to 1469; and 49 charters and other documents relating to Kent (45), Essex (2) and London (2).The endorsements on both groups demonstrate that the entirety of the first and the majority of the second had formed part of the archive of the Dering family of Surrenden in Pluckley.The charters in the first group have place-names and personal names underlined in red ink, and are endorsed with a numerical reference in violet ink characteristic of the Dering sale at Puttick and Simpson on 13 July 1865; in that they closely resemble Dering charters at Kent Archives, U350 and U1823.Many of the deeds and documents in the second group must also have originated in the Dering archive – many have endorsements in the hands of Sir Edward Dering (1598-1644), antiquary and religious controversialist (see ODNB), relating both to the contents of the documents themselves but also to his antiquarian, religious and topographical research; in one case he has stitched together two unrelated documents to serve as a medium for a pedigree of the descendants of John Johnson of the Isle of Thanet.The collection has many highlights, the first of which must be the rare opportunity to acquire ten intact lots, amounting to 36 medieval charters, from the renowned Surrenden Dering archive. The second group includes two counterpart leases by Thomas Chillenden, prior of Christ Church Canterbury, one of two tenements with solars attached on the west side of the great gate of the prior and convent in the parish of St Bartholomew, London, 1406. There are five original wills with notes of probate endorsed, 1416-1471, one of which was granted by peculiar jurisdiction of Wingham College in 1450 and bears a fine impression of its seal, which is also appended to a lease by the provost (archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s younger brother Edmund) and canons of Wingham of a farm in Wingham, 1542. An inventory of the goods of Robert Jull of Denton, appraised at £39 17s 1d on 13 April 1585, is also included in the collection.No manorial documents are included in the collection; a complete list of all 85 documents is available.Dering saleCW #Pencil #Ink #Parties and placeSeal?Date1.603363/3William ate Bure to William de Stonforde; Pluckley, held of Little ChartN1290-12912.12363/3John son of William de Plukele kt to William son of Warin de Brochell; PluckleyYJan 12923.602363/3John son of William de Plukele kt to William son of Warin de Brochell; PluckleyNMay 12924.39365/4John Malemeys exchange with John Lambyn of Pluckley; Pluckley, owing suit to the manor of PluckleyYFeb 13075.178365/4Robert de Hardres to John Malemeins of Waldershare, his wife Eleanor and their son John; Caldecote in PluckleyY22 Mar 13076.599365/4Gilbert le Pylecherre to William de Plukele and his wife Agnes; acknowledgement of a rent of three hens for Lotekyneland in Pluckley, previously charged on ClerkeslandN1301-13027.24367/3William son of John de Plokele to John Malemeyns; PluckleyYOct 13088.413/1367/3John Malemeyns to William son of John de Plokele; PluckleyYOct 13089.413/2367/3Thomas son of Simon de Brunesforde to William son of John de Plokele; PluckleyYMar 131110.595368/4William de Brochelle son of W de B kt deceased to William son of John de Plukele and his wife Isabel and to William’s heirs; PluckleyY1313-131411.594368/4John Malemeyns of Waldeshare, kt, to his (named) tenants of the manor of Pluke of the offices of reeve and beadleN1 Feb 131512.593368/4Thomas Smith of Little Chart to William son of John de Plukele; PluckleyY24 Feb 131713.591368/4John de Querstede to John de Sellyngge, citizen and apothecary of London; PluckleyYOct 131714.140370/4Robert Ive to John de Sellyng and his son John; PluckleyY1 Sep 133115.80370/4William son of John de Toniforde to William son of John de Plukele and his wife Isabel; capital messuage in Pluckley and lands Y16 Dec 133216.48370/4William son of Eudo de Shillingheld to John son of Thomas Chicche and John’s wife Katherine; the manor of Everingeecre in Pluckley and BethersdenY2 Apr 133317.1000370/4William son of Eudo de Shillingheld to John son of Thomas Chicche of Canterbury and John’s wife Katherine; the manor of Everingeecre in Pluckley and BethersdenYApr 133318.276371/3William son of Eudo de Shillinghelde to John son of Thomas Chicche of Canterbury and John’s wife Katherine; the manor of Everingeecre in Pluckley and BethersdenYApr 133319.589371/3William son of John de Tunyforde deceased to Joan, Alice, Scholastica, Eleanor, Isabel and Katherine daughters of William de Plukele; Pluckley and ChartY19 May 134920.328371/3Eleanor daughter of William de Plukele to John son of Robert de Okenfolde; Chart and PluckleyYJun 134921.053376/4John Pyrefeld of Pluckley to John Frend and William Baker; Pluckley, Smarden and Little ChartY29 Dec 137322.587376/4Theobald de Surinden of Smarden to his brother John; Pluckley and Little ChartY6 Jan 137923.1376/4Michael Smyth of Playford to John de Surrindene and his sons Harvey and Roger; PluckleyYOct 137924.137376/4Harvey and Roger sons of Michael atte Lee of Playford to John Surinden of Fordmelle; PluckleyY14 Feb 138025.295381/4Margaret daughter of John Haute of Pluckley to her father; lands and tenements formerly John Surrynden which descended to her on the death of her mother JoanY18 May 142126.433381/4John Mounte, citizen and cutler of London, to Henry Malmayns of Pluckley; his rights in the manors of Pluckley and Waldershare in which he and others was enfeoffed by HM Y10 Aug 142127.432381/4Henry Malmayns of Pluckley esq to feoffees (named); manors of Pluckley and Waldershare in Pluckley, Hothfield and SmardenY22 Dec 142128.584381/4John Haute of Pluckley esq to his daughters Christine wife of John Deryng and Elizabeth Haute; tenement late Surrenden in Pluckley and Little Chart; details of buildingsY10 Jun 142529.53382/3John Haute of Pluckley esq to Reynold Dreylond and JH’s daughter Christine, formerly wife of John Deryng, and to her heirs; tenement formerly John Surrenden in Pluckley and Little ChartY10 Feb 142730.143382/3John Haute of Pluckley esq to Reynold Dreylond and JH’s daughter Christine, formerly wife of John Deryng, and to her heirs; tenement formerly John Surrenden in Pluckley and Little ChartY10 Feb 142731.41382/3John Seyntleger and William Norton to Richard Malmayns and Alic
Lot 147
A pair of Delft polychrome multiple tulip vases, Lambertus van Eenhoorn, De Metaale Pot factory, c.1700-1720,painted with peacocks amid rockwork and flowers, applied with wyvern shaped handles, marks ‘VE H’,30cm high, 32cm wideBoth vases with typical small glaze losses and shallow small shallow chips around the rims of the multiple tulip receptacles. The first tulip vase also has a slightly larger chip to one of the larger tulip receptacles and one handle has been broken off and re-glued at the neck with some splintering around the area the second vase also has the same broken and re-glued handle and one of the smaller tulip receptacles has been broken off and re-glued with some splinter losses around the immediate area otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 30cm high, 32cm wide
Lot 155
Two Meissen figures, late 18th century,the first modelled as a cherub making hot chocolate, Marcolini period crossed swords and star mark, impressed ‘C79’, restorations, the second a seated boy holding grapes, emblematic of autumn, crossed swords mark,11cm and 12cmThe cherub making hot chocolate has restoration to his right arm, to the tea kettle, to his left foot and to the base to disguise a large firing crack. The figure of the boy holding grapes has small losses to the grapes and leaves in his hat and to the ribbons on his coat and pantaloons, possibly refired as the colours are unusual.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 11cm and 12cm
Lot 160
Two Meissen models of Harlequin, 20th century,both modelled after Kandler, the first with a hat in one hand and the other raised, impressed ‘64549’, the second holding a slapstick, impressed ‘64507’, both with crossed swords marks,22.5 and 19cm high, both with some restorationThe figure of Harlequin with his right arm raised has restoration to 3 of the fingers on his raised hand. The figure of Harlequin holding a slap stick has restoration to his left hand otherwise both figures are in good good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 22.5 and 19cm high, both with some restoration
Lot 161
Two Meissen models of Harlequin, early to late 20th century,both modelled after Kandler, the first sitting on a tree stump holding hat and beer jug, impressed 3060/7239, the second as Harlequin surprised, incised ‘259’, both with crossed swords marks,15 and 16cm, One left index finger restoredThe figure holding a hat and beer jug is in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks detected. The second figure has restoration to his left index finger, the brim of his hat, to the tip of his left shoe and to a tiny chip on the edge of the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 15 and 16cm, One left index finger restored
Lot 109
Chinese Art A Beijing glass brush washer China, Qing dynasty, 18th century . . Cm 12,50 x 7,00. Brush washer for calligrapher. This type of production was developed in China in the early 18th century following the inauguration, in 1696, of the first imperial atelier dedicated to the glass manufacturing empowered by the Western technologies introduced by the Jesuits stationed at the imperial court. The artifacts issued by the imperial glassworks standed out for their high quality level and for the extraordinary variety and elegance of shapes and colors. The vast majority is in the "cameo" technique, which imply various overlapping layers of color cold worked with grinding wheels.
Lot 110
Japanese Art A Sashi ivory netzuke Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century . . Cm 15,50. Honey-colored patina, carved in the form of two aubergine berries with leaves and branches. The sinuous elongated shape places this artifact among the so-called sashi netsuke identified precisely by this specific form. The theme of the aubergine, which in Japanese is pronounced "nasu", is traditionally associated, by homophony, with the expression "may this come true" thus investing this fruit with important auspicious values, so much so that it is one of the three themes, together with the mountain Fuji and the hawk, of Hatsuyme (first dream of the year) in which, according to tradition, the wish of luck and happiness for the coming year is realized.
Lot 159
South-Est Asian Art A stone fragment of Durga slaying the buffalo demon (Mahisasura Mardini)Cambodia, Khmer, pre-Angkor, 7th-8th century. . Cm 38,00 x 86,00. Large sandstone fragment depicting the Hindu deity Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahisasura with a spear. Sculpture of exceptional impact, dominated by the threatening head of the buffalo on which the feet of the goddess rest. The fragment was certainly part of a large Templar sculpture devoted the cult of Durga, one of the major deities of the Hindu pantheon and it is likely that the iconografy of this sculpture closely follows a recurring pattern prescribing the goddess standing in samapada position, and equipped with four arms, two hands close to the hips and two facing upward, one with a lotus flower and the other with the Shankha shell. The figure of Durga first appeared in ancient times. Early depictions are connected to some seals Indus valley seals dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The worship of Durga is connected to the Shakti, or the eternal feminine of supernatural reality, anchored on the theme of the spiritual battle against the evil demon of ignorance Mahisasura. This episode is often depicted in its most dramatic and final moment of the clash, when the evil demon, transformed into a mighty bull, is finally successfully overwhelmed and defeated by the goddess.
Lot 129
Three albums each containing five United Nations/Franklin Mint medallic First Day Covers from 1973, '74, '76, each including a first edition proof Sterling Silver commemorative medal with certificates together with Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers x 4 with sterling silver medals in album by John Pinches, 1974; Robert The Bruce Medallic FDC, Turner Bicentenary Medallic FDC, both by John Pinches (21)
Lot 135
A cased silver plate to commemorate the wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, edition 433/2000 by Peter Annigoni, 1973, 377g; a cased silver goblet 95/1000 hallmarked for A. T. Cannon, 181g; a silver proof medallic First Day Cover Westminster Abbey, London and a silver ingot from the Isle of Man Post Office, both by John Pinches, all with CoA and original packaging (4)
Lot 137
Two cased sets of two Sedlabanki Islands silver coins commemorating the 1100th Anniversary of the Settlement of Iceland 874-1974; a 1976 Montgomery crown medallion in 22ct gold on sterling silver by Pobjoy Mint; Centenary of The Horse Tram silver crown, 1976 x 2; Tuvalu $5 crown 1976; Malawi silver crown 1965-1975; a cased gold on bronze medal on the occasion of the official opening of the Van Gogh Museum 1973; Royal Mint cased set of three silver tercentenary medals commemorating 300 years of The Royal Observatory at the National Maritime Museum; 150 Years of Railway History, Stockton-Darlington, four sterling silver medals; Railway Anniversary Stamp Replicas/National Postal Museum, 1589/5000, 1975, set no. 1 and First Day Cover Inauguration of the Isle of Man Post Office, 1973, £1 silver ingot of a Viking Longship, all in original cases with CoA and original packaging (12)
Lot 240
Thomas Barber, Barber's Picturesque Illustrations Of The Isle Of Wight, Comprising Views Of Every Object Of Interest On The Island, First Edition, Simpkin and Marshall, London, 1834, hardback. Condition: corners bumped, upper joint rubbed, inscribed on front free endpaper by previous owner, slight foxing throughout
Lot 414
Special Collectors' First Edition J.K Rowling The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Translated form the Original Runes by Hermione Granger, with commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, pub. Children's High level Group 2008, First Edition. Marble end papers, full leather with ornate silvered mounts, in velvet pouch; together with portfolio of Collectors Edition Prints, housed in original full leather decorated box.
Lot 53
TWO 9CT GOLD GARNET RINGS, the first an early 20th century ring, with a star set circular cut garnet, flanked with a diamond chip (one missing), scroll detail to the shoulders leading onto a plain polished band, hallmarked 9ct gold Chester 1916, ring size M, together with a three stone garnet ring, scroll detail to the shoulders, leading onto a plain polished band, hallmarked 9ct gold Sheffield, approximate gross weight 3.3 grams (condition report: general light wear to both, one diamond chip missing from one ring, overall condition good)
Lot 58
AN 'OLA GORIE' BROOCH AND TWO PENDANT NECKLACES, the first brooch by 'Ola Gorie' of an openwork circular form with flying bird to the centre, stamped 'Ster Sil', the first pendant of an openwork circular form with a central enamel bird of prey, hallmarked 'Hjaltasteyn Ltd' Edinburgh 1982, suspended from a flat articulated chain with spring clasp unmarked, together with another white metal floral pendant signed to the reverse 'Made in Scotland', suspended from an unmarked white metal chain
Lot 59
TWO 9CT GOLD RINGS, the first a '9ct and plat' ring set with three very small rose cut diamonds, ring size P, the second a wishbone ring set with a row of colourless cubic zirconia, hallmarked 9ct gold London, ring size Q, approximate gross weight 3.5 grams (condition report: general light wear, overall condition good)
Lot 618
A ROYAL ALBERT OLD COUNTRY ROSES TEA SET AND OTHER TABLE WARES, comprising a teapot and cover, height 19cm, a milk jug, sugar bowl, twin handled bread and butter plate, six tea cups, six saucers, six tea plates, four 20.5cm diameter dessert plates and a pair of similarly decorated salt and pepper pots, unmarked (28) (Condition report: sugar bowl has two linear scratch marks which are under the glaze, one tea cup has a small chip to the inside of the foot rim, all first quality)
Lot 624
A DENBY ENCORE PART DINNER SERVICE, printed with a Sweet Pea design, comprising an oval serving platter, length 32cm, seven dinner plates, seven 21cm starter/ dessert plates, six deep 16cm diameter bowls, a sauceboat on stand, a coffee pot and cover, a tea pot and cover, a milk jug and sugar bowl, four tea cups, five saucers and six tea plates (42) (Condition report: in generally good condition, all first quality, approximately seven pieces have small chips to the exposed stoneware rims on the underside)
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