Cocteau (Jean) La Danse de Sophocle. Poèmes, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "A Gréco-Romaine, avec mon admirative reconnaissance, Jean Cocteau. Avril 1913" vertically across title, original printed wrappers, loss to head of spine, cover extremities chipped, some light marking and soiling, upper joint cracked, 8vo, Paris, Mercure de France, 1912.⁂ An excellent association, likely inscribed to friend and fellow-artist Roumaine Brooks with a playful pun on her surname. Roumaine Brooks (1874-1970) American painter, spent much of her time in Paris and Capri. She painted a celebrated portrait of Cocteau in 1912 with the Eiffel Tower in the background. At the time Somerset Maugham allegedly stated that Cocteau would likely only be remembered as the subject of this painting.
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Cocteau (Jean) Cock and Harlequin, first English edition, frontispiece portrait by Picasso, some spotting, Egoist Press, 1921; Souvenir de Jean Giraudoux, first edition, inscribed to Jacques Henri Lartigue, some spotting to covers, Paris, Jacques Haumont, 1946, signed presentation inscriptions from the author, original wrappers, some light toning and creasing, 8vo (2)⁂ Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986), photographer, was friends with Cocteau, Picasso and many other artists, writers and filmmakers in Paris during this period.
NO RESERVE Cocteau (Jean) Le Secret Professionnel, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Natalie Clifford Barney dated 3 Sept. 1922 to half-title, frontispiece portrait of the author by Picasso, light browning to text margins, original printed wrappers, light toning to cover, creasing to upper joint, 12mo, Paris, Librairie Stock, 1922.⁂ A very good association copy, inscribed to the expatriate author Barney. Natalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972) American playwright, poet and novelist who spent much of her life in Paris. She held a series of celebrated salons at her Paris home that became an important feature of Parisian cultural life and made Barney a central figure among the Paris Left Bank writers and artists. See also lots 29 and 426.
Cocteau (Jean) Le Grand Écart. Roman, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Marie de Régnier dated Mai 1923 to half-title, bookplate of René Vandevoir to pastedown, attractive crushed red half morocco by Devauchelle, t.e.g., original wrappers bound in, 8vo, Paris, Librairie Stock, 1923.⁂ A good association copy of Cocteau's first novel, inscribed to a fellow novelist and poet.Marie de Régnier (1875-1963) poet and novelist. Wife of Henri de Régnier and lover of Pierre Louÿs and Edmond Jaloux amongst others, she was a significant figure in the artistic circles of Paris.
Cocteau (Jean) Les Enfants Terribles. Roman, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "A Nicole, Souvenir de bonne année. Jean Cocteau. New York 3 Janvier 1949" with characteristic original pen drawing of a face in profile to half-title, some light foxing or browning, card brochure for the 1948 New York Cocteau exhibition 'Drawings on the Theme of the Unicorn" loosely inserted along with three copies of prints, modern calf-backed boards, original upper wrapper (a little chipped) bound in, 8vo, Paris, Bernard Grasset, [1929].⁂ An inscribed copy of Cocteau's most famous novel with a drawing. Apparently inscribed at the exhibition to Nicole de Messieres, author.
Cocteau (Jean) Morceaux Choisis, first edition, number 49 of 65 copies, signed presentation inscription from the author "J'offre lest systemes nerveux, au docteaur Jansion, avec ma gratitude profonde. Jean 1933" with an original ink and wash drawing of a youth in profile signed "Jean" to half-title, original wrappers, with additional ink drawing to upper cover, some light smudging to drawings, light browning to spine, some light finger-soiling to covers, 8vo, Paris, Librairie Gallimard, 1932.⁂ A charming presentation copy, apparently to the author's doctor, with two fine drawings.
Cocteau (Jean) The Typewriter, translated by Ronald Duncan, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Souvenir de Paris et New York" with original pen drawing of a youth's face in profile to half-title, some very light marginal toning, original cloth, dust-jacket, browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, some rubbing to extremities, 8vo, Denis Dobson, 1947.
Cocteau (Jean) The White Paper, first American edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Amicament a toi, Jean 1961" with a hand-coloured drawing of a kissing couple to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, short tear and creasing to foot of upper panel, rubbing, 8vo, New York, Macaulay, [1958].
Cocteau (Jean) The Hand of a Stranger, translated by Alec Brown, first American edition, signed by the author with original pencil drawing of a youth in profile dated 1959 to endpaper, original boards, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a few spots or light patches of soiling, 8vo, New York, Horizon Press, 1959.
Copland (Aaron) Music and Imagination, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light sunning to spine, light foxing spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, 8vo, Cambridge, MASS, Harvard, 1952.
NO RESERVE Corso (Gregory) Herald of the Autochthonic Sprit, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his parents on front free endpaper, with compliments slip from the publishing house signed "Nunzio C." loosely inserted, New York, New Directions, 8vo, 1981.⁂ A lovely association copy, with warm inscription from Corso to his parents. An intriguingly personal copy, considering Corso's difficult upbringing, having been abandoned by his biological mother and sent to foster homes and beaten by his father. After a long period of estrangement, Corso seemingly reunited with his parents years later. Born "Nunzio Corso" to his Italian parents, he later used his confirmation name Gregory as a poet.
Auden (W.H.) Nones, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his brother John to endpaper in green ink, green ink corrections to 3pp., ink inscription "Ischia 7.vii.51" to foot of endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, light browning to covers, dust-jacket, spine browned, spine ends and corners chipped with loss affecting imprint at foot of spine, toning to panels, some creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1951.⁂ An excellent familial association copy of this collection, including one of Auden's most esteemed poems, his In Praise of Limestone. Works inscribed by Auden to family members are rare, we can trace no other examples at auction. Dr. John Bicknell Auden (1903-91) was a noted geologist and explorer. His mapping of the Himalayas inspired Auden's Ascent of F6 (which was dedicated to him). Though often separated the two brothers remained close and maintained an extensive correspondence. See also next 2 lots.
Coward (Noel) Quadrille, later red morocco with two raised bands by Bumpus, gilt, g.e., spine lightly faded but still overall an attractive copy, William Heinemann, 1952; The Vortex, additionally signed by the cast on character list page, bookplate to pastedown, light browning, spine label worn, Ernest Benn, 1925; Pomp and Circumstance, William Heinemann, 1960; To-Night at 8.30, 2 vol., [1936], first editions, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpapers or half-titles, all but the first original boards, lightly marked and faded; and 2 others by Coward, both signed or with presentation inscription by the author, 8vo (6)
![Crowley (Aleister) Songs of the Spirit, first trade edition, [one of 300 copies], presentation inscription "With the author's](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f40540b7-270c-40ef-acb7-ad4400c0c969/794f3440-bb14-49b1-a94d-ad440104001f/468x382.jpg)
Crowley (Aleister) Songs of the Spirit, first trade edition, [one of 300 copies], presentation inscription "With the author's kindest wishes" to endpaper, scattered foxing, light browning to title, original cloth, uncut, light rubbing and fading to spine, light stain to upper corner of upper cover, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, [Yorke 4a], small 8vo, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., 1898.⁂ Rare, we can trace no other inscribed copy. Early collection of poetry by Crowley who was only 22 at the time of publication.
Crowley (Aleister) Why Jesus Wept, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "W. J. W. startles the Belle (touches the clitoris as they say at the White Cat) This, then to startle you. A. C." to endpaper, some light scattered spotting, 1 gathering loose, note in pencil in Crowley's hand "M. H. Bell Htl. de la Haute Loire Bd. Raspail" loosely inserted, original Japanese vellum wrappers, largely unopened, spine browned with ends chipped, browning and soiling to covers, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Yorke 19a], 4to, Privately Printed, 1904.⁂ The rare first edition of this religious satire by Crowley with a typically enigmatic and risqué inscription. We can trace no other inscribed copy. This copy without the two printed inserts (often lacking). A loosely inserted bookseller's description intriguingly gives the provenance as by descent through the family of Clive and Vanessa Bell.
![Crowley (Aleister) The Works, [edited by Ivor Back], 3 vol. in 1, first edition, "Essay Competition" issue on India paper, si](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f40540b7-270c-40ef-acb7-ad4400c0c969/94d49789-f335-4d00-8cd8-ad44010358fa/468x382.jpg)
Crowley (Aleister) The Works, [edited by Ivor Back], 3 vol. in 1, first edition, "Essay Competition" issue on India paper, signed presentation inscription from the author "G. A. S. ?Puiscant, a trifling token of appreciation for his many kindnesses" to endpaper, spotting to endpapers, bookplate and ink stamps of St. Catherine's College Oxford, original limp linen, spine browned, spine to head of lower joint, soiling to covers, [Yorke 23], 8vo, Foyers, Society for the Propagation of Religious Truth, 1905-07.⁂ Published by Crowley's new publishing company whose name was a parody of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. In an attempt to boost sales Crowley offered a £100 prize for the best essay on his works. The winner was also allegedly the only entrant, a Captain J. F. C. Fuller who enthused over Crowley's skill as a poet.
Crowley (Aleister) The Winged Beetle, first edition, number 113 of 350 copies, signed presentation inscription from Crowley comprising three original limericks dated Sunday Aug 19 '22 to endpapers, with Glossary of Obscure Terms tipped in at end, light scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, original boards lettered and decorated in gilt, light fading to spine, spine ends a little bumped with small split to head, but a near-fine example otherwise, t.e.g., others uncut, [Yorke 33], 8vo, Privately Printed, 1910.⁂ A superb copy with a lengthy and charming inscription to each of Austin Harrison's three daughters. Due to a flood at a storage facility a number of copies of this edition were lost and copies in this condition are rare. Austin Harrison (1873-1928), journalist, editor of The English Review. He published several articles by Crowley in 1922 including a pseudonymous article for the Shelley centenary.
Crowley (Aleister) Household Gods, first edition, two signed presentation inscriptions from the author "To A. K. C. (Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, mongrel pup) from the author. June 1916." and "To Gerda von Kothek from Aleister Crowley Sept. 1916 E.V." to endpaper, autograph letter fromt Crowley signed "666" loosely inserted, some very light marginal toning, original buckram, lettered in gilt, light browning to spine and toning to covers, t.e.g., other uncut, [Yorke 36], small 4to, Palanza, Privately Printed [but probably London, Chiswick Press], 1912.⁂ An excellent double-presentation copy that paints an illuminating picture of Crowley's tangled love life. Crowley met "AKC" while staying in New York and swiftly began an affair with his wife, Ratan Devi. AKC allegedly did not mind the affair and merely asked Crowley to find him a mistress of his own, with Crowley only too happy to oblige. The woman picked out for AKC was a former lover of Crowley's and part-time sex worker Gerda von Kothek. Inevitably the somewhat complex affair collapsed, with Crowley alleging that AKC became jealous of him once Ratan Devi's career as a singer and musician began to flourish.The letter, addressed to Frank West-Kelsey castigates him for unspecified reasons "The Patient can never judge his own case - and, Lord! You need a doctor!"
Crowley (Aleister) Mortadello; or the Angel of Venice, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to the poet Evan Morgan incorporating an older inscription "The smokeless perfumed torch, admiration without envy of Aleister Crowley for the Author of 'The City of Camels' has transformed this Loan Copy into a modest presentation." with the Thelemic date 1933 to front free endpaper with additional signed lengthy inscription to pastedown, some occasional scattered foxing, browning to endpapers and half-title, original red cloth lettered in gilt, fading to spine, a few light splash marks, uncut, preserved in custom black morocco drop-back box, [Yorke 49], 4to, Weiland and Company, 1912.⁂ One of Crowley's rarest titles with a superb and lengthy encomium to a fellow poet and practitioner of Magick. Evan Morgan, 2nd Viscount Tredegar (1893-1949), published poet and accomplished occultist. After the death of his father in 1934, he took possession of the family seat of Tredegar House and there devoted a room entirely to the practice of Magick. Crowley was a frequent visitor and would collaborate in Morgan's Magick rituals including one that was allegedly so horrifying Crowley fled before it was completed.
A George II Style Satinwood And Painted Domed-Top Chest on StandFirst half 20th centuryDecorated with Chinoiserie floral motifs. 103cm wide x 46cm deep x 76cm high, (40 1/2in wide x 18in deep x 29 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Harold Wyllie (British, 1880-1975)'The Glorious First of June'; 'The Battle of St. Vincent' A pair of etchings with aquatint printed in colours, 1928, on wove, each signed in pencil, published by Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd., London, with margins, each 240 x 375mm (9 1/2 x 14 3/4in)(and similar)(PL)(2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A red velvet camel back sofaFirst half 20th century, possibly made by Howard & Sons With scrolled arms and the base fitted with a tasselled fringe on later castors, the base fitted with a central bowed strengthening bar, 190cm wide x 88cm deep x 81cm high, (74 1/2in wide x 34 1/2in deep x 31 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A charming Flemish mythological tapestry depicting the story of Narcissus and Tiresius,late 17th century, based on Book III of Ovid's Metamorphosesthe scene shows the naiad Liriope carrying her young son Narcissus as they meet the blind soothsayer Tiresius who foretells Narcissus' tragic fate, the figures are framed by a beautiful pastoral scene, with intricately detailed trees and foliage in the foreground, with a town visible in the far distance, within intricate foliate border, 324cm wide, 210cm high (127 1/2in wide, 82 1/2in high) Footnotes:Provenance: Bonhams, Important Design, New Bond Street, London, 27 November 2019, lot 113 and previously acquired from Keshishian, where it was purchased for £34,200, 30th Jan 1995.Literary sources: Tiresias is a name generally applied to soothsayers in the mythological tales of Ancient Greece. Usually his foretellings are given in short maxims which are all correct even though they appear cryptic or indecipherable at first.Often the name of Tiresias is attached to a specific mythical prophecy. It is used as a device to lend a personality to the generic role of the seer, usually in tragic stories. In the story of Narcissus, it is Tiresias who warns his mother, the naiad Liriope, that her son will thrive as long as he never knows himself. Like most oracles, Tiresius is hesitant to offer up everything he sees in his visions.Bk III: 339-358 Echo sees Narcissus'Famous throughout all the Aonian cities, Tiresias gave faultless answers to people who consulted him. Dusky Liriope, the Naiad, was the first to test the truth and the accuracy of his words, whom once the river-god Cephisus clasped in his winding streams, and took by force under the waves. This loveliest of nymphs gave birth at full term to a child whom, even then, one could fall in love with, called Narcissus. Being consulted as to whether the child would live a long life, to a ripe old age, the seer with prophetic vision replied 'If he ne'er know himself'.For a long time the augur's pronouncement appeared empty words. But in the end it proved true: the outcome, and the cause of his death, and the strangeness of his passion.'In B. Phillip's 'Tapestry,' (included with the lot) the cartoon of this tapestry is shown with the caption: 'Pastoral Tapestry, woven at Aubusson in France during the 18th century.' Aubusson weavers used coarse yarn to weave their popular verdures and pastoral scenes, which were often copies of those woven earlier in at the Gobelins and Beauvais.'Literature: B. Phillips, 'Tapestry,' Phaidon, 1994, p. 110.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SAUSSURE (HORACE-BÉNEDICT DE)Voyages dans les Alpes, précédes d'un essai sur l'histoire naturelle des environs de Geneve, 4 vol., volumes 1 and 2 second edition, volumes 3 and 4 FIRST EDITION, half-titles, engraved vignette on titles and at head of opening chapter in volumes 1 and 2, 22 plates on 21 engraved sheets (most folding or double-page), 2 folding engraved maps, contemporary mottled calf, spine tooled in gilt with red and green gilt morocco spine labels, red edges, joints rubbed, 2 spine ends worn exposing band [cf. Longchamps 2615], 4to, Neuchatel, Louis Fauche-Borel, 1803-1804[-1796]This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of George III carved giltwood open armchairsIn the manner of James WyattThe shield shaped backs surmounted by carved ribbon-tied crests above acanthus-leaf scrolled arms and uprights, 59cm wide x 53cm deep x 97cm high, (23in wide x 20 1/2in deep x 38in high) (2)Footnotes:These elegant chairs, distinctly French in influence and with a shield back relate to a pattern for a similar chair, included in a room elevation drawing for an unidentified interior by the architect James Wyatt (d.1813) and to chairs designed by him for his late 1770s remodelling of Broome Park in Kent. Wyatt has been identified as the first to promote the shield back form (see J. Cornforth and J. Fowler, English Decoration in the 18th Century, 1974, p.29, fig.13). Wyatt's relationship to the firm of Gillows is well documented and a Gillow's design for a shield back chair, dated 1786, from their estimate sketchbooks has been published in both L. Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, 1995, Herts, fig. 267 and S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, figures 146 and GG80. The distinctive ribbon tie to the cresting of the present chair also appears on a chair attributed to Gillows and sold from the Haynes Collection, Christie's, New York, 23 October 2002, lot 199.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
WW1 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment Killed in Action 1st Day of the Somme Medal Pair, Famous for Dribbling Football’s Towards the German Trenches During the Attack on Montauban on 1st July 1916, the pair consists of British War and Victory medals awarded to “5150 PTE J BUCKLE E SURR R”. Medals remain in good overall condition. Private John Buckle was born in 1893, he was from Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. He served with the 8th Battalion East Surrey regiment in France from 27th July 1915, he is also entitled to the 1914-15 star. He was killed in action on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. The 8th Battalion East Surrey regiment were tasked with attacking Montauban. Whilst on leave in the UK, a Captain W P Nevill purchased two footballs and took them back to the front line with him. On the eve of the attack, he gave the balls out and instructed his men that they would kick the balls across no mans land on the advance to the German trenches, an extract from a letter written at the time gives the following details, “There were two footballs, and on one was painted ‘The Great European Cup – Tie Final East Surreys v Bavarians Kick off at zero’. On the other in large letters was this “NO REFEREE”, which was W’s way of telling them men they needn’t treat the Hun too gently”. The Gallant East Surreys gives the following account, “The captain on one of the companies had provided four footballs, one for each platoon, urging them to keep up dribbling competition all the way over the mile and a quarter of ground they had to traverse. As the company formed on emerging from the trench, the platoon commanders kicked off, and the match against death commenced. The gallant captain himself fell early in the charge, and men began to drop rapidly under the hail of machine-gun bullets. But still the footballs were booted onwards, with hoarse cries of encouragement or defiance, until they disappeared in the dense smother behind which the Germans were shooting. Then, when the bombs and bayonets had done their work, and the enemy had cleared out, the Surrey men looked for their footballs, and recovered two of them in the captured traverses. These will be sent to the Regimental Depot at Kingston as trophies worth preserving”. This act was picked up by the British media at the time and used as a great political propaganda tool to deflect from the severe losses suffered by the British army during the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme, which has gone down in history as one of the worst military disasters in the history of the British army.
5x WW1 Royal Army Medical Corps Identity Discs, an interesting selection mostly relating to men of the RAMC who served in the Middle East theatre of war. The first is made from a large Turkish coin and has an engraved scene of a temple to the centre, “A R DENNISS 25861 RAMC” around; large Arabic coin engraved to one side “S/SGT ELLIS F.J 24TH STATIONARY HOSPITAL KANTARA E.E.F 1916-1919”; alloy id tag nicely engraved with regimental badge to centre, WW1 battle honours to the edge and “A FAWCETT 32760”; similar example to previous with MACEDONIA to the lower section and details of “5338 W H E HILL” reverse side with next of kins details; hallmarked silver example engraved “LIEUT BULLEID A C.E R.A.M.C”. All good condition overall. (5 items)
2x British Officers 3rd & 4th Dragoon Guards Identity Discs, the first being a heavily polished hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1917) identity tag engraved “2nd LIEUT E P WEDLAKE-LEWIS 3RD DRAGOON GUARDS”. The second is a sterling silver example engraved “2ND LT W LOVERIDGE C OF E 4TH R. I. DRAGOON GUARDS”. (2 items) Edward Philip Wedlake-Lewis was educated at Tonbridge School 1914-17. Served at RMC Sandhurst and was gazetted into the 3rd Dragoon Guards. He served overseas in France & Flanders. During WW2 he served as an officer in various theatres of war as part of the 7th Armoured Division. He was mentioned in despatches and also awarded the MBE in 1945; A record exists of a Lieutenant M W Loveridge serving with the 4th Royal Inniskilling Dragoons who was awarded the Military Cross.
WW1 Identity Discs of Yeomanry Regiments Interest, consisting of a hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1916) tag engraved “H S BAILEY C E 2/LT D H Y” (Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry); hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1917) tag engraved “H C B JORDAN C OF E DORSET YEO”; Pair of identity discs, first hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1916) “TROOPER G F HINTON 3250 2/1 DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY” and a well worn sterling silver id “2nd LT G F HINTON C of E ROYAL WEST SURREYS”. (4 items) The Marlborough register shows a Harry Guy Bowen Jordan born 1898. Great War special list 1917 3rd Cavalry Indian Army, Lieutenant 1918, Captain 1923. Retired 1935.
Grouping of Great War Identity Discs of the Royal Fusiliers, consisting of an aluminium oval disc stamped “E STIMPSON C E 17038 33 R FUS”; hallmarked silver (Birmingham 1914) engraved “LIEUT P M RICHARDS C.E 18TH ROYAL FUSILIERS” scratched underneath the “18” is “10”; two fibre identity discs stamped “24146 J KELLY BAPT ROY FUS”; two identity discs including alloy example and fibre type, the first stamped “F R PALENGAT 2135 R C 1 C OF L BN” second “2 LIEUT F R PALENGAT 7 RF RC”, accompanied by a pair of tags possibly of a relation “F E PALENGAT ROY FUS RC”; fibre identity tag “NO 6607 LEE L CE R FUS”; crude copper coin which has been polished flat and hammered engraved with details “60938 A CROVE CE 26 RF” reverse hammered “KEMMEL”; pair of identity discs, the first alloy stamped “F W FORD 9378 PS CE R FUS” the second EPNS engraved “PTE F W FORD”; tin identity disc impressed “F D E GRUCHY PS 10300 C E 22 R.F” and large nickel oval identity tag stamped “M W ASHMAN 59420 CE 33 R.F”. (14 items) A record appears of a 2nd Lieutenant Percival Morgan Richards serving with the 10th Battalion Royal Fusiliers is shown as being killed in action 15th July 1916; Private J Kelly served with the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers; Private Lee served with the Public Schools battalion Royal Fusiliers; Private Francis W Ford also served with the Royal West Kent regiment; Mark William Ashman served in the Labour Battalion Royal Fusiliers, later transferring to the Labour Corps.
Presentation Bronze Military Figure of a Swedish Life Guard by Alfred Ohlson (1868-1940), Presented to a Swedish Officer who was Killed in Action During the Finish Civil War in 1918, fine example of a bronze figure of a officer from the Swedish Life Guards in full ceremonial uniform with parade busby and sword in hand. Mounted onto a polished marble plinth stand with silver plaque having engraved presentation, “MINNESGAFVA FRAN KUNGL GOTA LIFGARDES OFFICERSKAR TILL P. G. GLIMSTEDT 1888-1916”. The bronze is signed to the rear of the base “Alfred Ohlson” and has foundry mark for J G Hallberg. Figure stands 54 ½ cms including the base. We believe that the statue was presented by officers of the Swedish Life Guard regiment to Peter (Per) Gustav Glimstedt who was born in Stockholm in 1871. He was an officer in the Gota Life Guards. He served with the unit in the Congo between 1894-1898. He also served as an instructor to the Persian Gendarmerie. In February 1918 he went to Finland and served as an officer during the civil war, he was the first Swedish volunteer officer to be killed during the Finish Civil War on 28th February 1918.
WW1 German Battle Damaged Trench Armour (Sappenpanzer) Set, fine example of an original WW1 German body armour known as a Sappenpanzer with the three lower armoured plates and original straps to the reverse. The large front shield has a number of bullet / shrapnel penetration holes and one to the first of the lower plates. The armour retains much of the original paint finish. The plates are all stamped with the Krupp’s makers stamp, these stamps have been chalked to highlight them. Overall a good untouched battle damaged example.
2x Leather Shell Buckets, the first being brown leather covered example with early black ink WD arrow stamp. Remains of the top strap present and brass fixing studs to the side. Accompanied by a blue leather covered example with remains of the Royal crest to the centre. Both show wear. (2 items)
First Regiment of Life Guards Baldrick Cross Belt Fitting, fine gilt metal example with regimental details across the top, oak leaves relief to the edges and lower section and the date “1660” to the bottom. Bar and spike fittings to the rear. Much of the gilt finish remains. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Countess Feodora Von Gleichen (British, 1861-1922) A small Bronze of Francis Clark in his Highland formal attire, signed on the base F. Gleichen 1895, 40cm high, together with a framed photographic print of Francis ClarkFootnotesCountess Feodora Georgina Maud Gleichen was a relative of Queen Victoria and studied at the Slade School under Alphonse Legros and then in Rome, she regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy and the New Dudley Gallery. She was posthumously named as the first woman member of the Royal British Society of Sculptures. Her major works include the 1906 Bronze statue of Diana in Hyde Park and the 1914 statue of Florence Nightingdale at the Derbyshire Infirmary Francis Clark (1841-1895) was the Nephew of John Brown, Queen Victoria's faithful personal attendant and former ghillie to her late Husband Prince Albert, Clark was the Queens Highland Attendant for 25 years a role he shared with John Browns brother Hugh, he was awarded the Victoria Faithful Service Medal for 21 years' service in 1891, he died in Buckingham Palace and is buried at Braemar. ProvenanceFrom the Clark family and thence by descentCondition report - some small marks of white paint to the right side
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[Indian Mutiny interest] A mid 19th century Indian colonial silver beaker by Hamilton & Co., (makers mark, elephant, cup and cover, Roman A and tally mark), Calcutta, circa 1858, of gently tapering cylindrical form with a flat base, engraved with a crest and 'Edward Frederick Venables, Azimgurh, April XV, MDCCCLVIII,' 10.54cm (4 1/8in) high, 262g (8.4 oz)Provenance: Property of a gentleman.See Wilkinson, Wynyard R. T. 'Indian Colonial Silver' London 1973, p. 65 for a beaker with cover by Hamilton & Co. The crest for VENABLES.Venables (1818-1858) was one of the heroes of the Indian mutiny. He early went to India as an indigo planter, and at the time of the outbreak of the mutiny was settled near Azimghur in the North-West Provinces. After the rising of the 17th native infantry on 3 June 1857, he left Azimghur for Ghazipur. But some planters and clerks having been left behind, Venables and another planter, named M. P. Dunn, determined to rescue them. No help was afforded them by the commissioner of the division, and when they set out on the 16th they had only a few native mounted constables, given them by A. Ross, the magistrate at Ghazipur. To these, however, Venables was able to add some of the tenants on his own estates at Duri Ghat and a few refugees from surrounding villages. Having obtained the assistance from within the town of Ali Bakh, a native collector, Venables compelled the 13th irregular cavalry to abandon Azimghur and reoccupied it. On 10 July he took the offensive against the sepoys with seventy-five mounted constables, an old gun, and a loyal native regiment. He stormed the police-station and released his friends. When, however, on the 16th he attacked the rajputs of the Palwar clan at Koilsa, he was deserted by his sepoys and had to re-enter Azimghur. Two days later reinforcements reached him, but most of them he sent to Ghazipur. On the 20th he marched out again with the rest, and, though compelled to retire before superior forces, the retreat, in which Venables himself led the cavalry, was so masterly that the rebels very soon retired from before Azimghur. But on 29 July, under orders from Commissioner Tucker, it was once more evacuated, Venables retiring a second time to Ghazipur. But Azimghur having been in August occupied by the Nepalese allies, Venables again took part in an advance on it. On 19 Sept., when the rebels were surprised at Mandori, he, though only a volunteer, commanded the cavalry, was first up to the first gun taken, and killed three men with his own hand. Five hundred rupees were now offered by the sepoys for his head. Venables next rode as a volunteer with General Sir Thomas Harte Franks [q. v.] in his march from Eastern Oudh to Lucknow, and rendered splendid services. In the early spring of 1858 he had retired to Allahabad in broken health and spirits, and was looking forward to a return to England, when Lord Canning persuaded him to again volunteer his services at Azimghur. His judgment and local knowledge were of great value to Lord Mark Kerr and Sir E. Lugard. With the former Venables re-entered Azimghur on 6 April. While engaged in the pursuit of Koor Singh after his defeat by Lugard on the 15th, he was mortally wounded, and he died four days later, on 19 April. When, in the following June, the Calcutta chamber of commerce met to consider the question of a memorial to Venables, Lord Canning, the governor-general, wrote commending his intrepidity, energy, and calm temper, and his 'thoroughly just appreciation of the people and circumstances with which he had to deal.'Venables, his two elder brothers being dead, had inherited from his father in 1856 the family estates near Oswestry in Shropshire. He married, in 1851, Eliza Power, daughter of R. H. Kinchant, esq., of Park Hall, Oswestry, but left no issue. His younger brother became heir to the property. Condition Report: Venables (1818-1858) was one of the heroes of the Indian mutiny. He early went to India as an indigo planter, and at the time of the outbreak of the mutiny was settled near Azimghur in the North-West Provinces. After the rising of the 17th native infantry on 3 June 1857, he left Azimghur for Ghazipur. But some planters and clerks having been left behind, Venables and another planter, named M. P. Dunn, determined to rescue them. No help was afforded them by the commissioner of the division, and when they set out on the 16th they had only a few native mounted constables, given them by A. Ross, the magistrate at Ghazipur. To these, however, Venables was able to add some of the tenants on his own estates at Duri Ghat and a few refugees from surrounding villages. Having obtained the assistance from within the town of Ali Bakh, a native collector, Venables compelled the 13th irregular cavalry to abandon Azimghur and reoccupied it. On 10 July he took the offensive against the sepoys with seventy-five mounted constables, an old gun, and a loyal native regiment. He stormed the police-station and released his friends. When, however, on the 16th he attacked the rajputs of the Palwar clan at Koilsa, he was deserted by his sepoys and had to re-enter Azimghur. Two days later reinforcements reached him, but most of them he sent to Ghazipur. On the 20th he marched out again with the rest, and, though compelled to retire before superior forces, the retreat, in which Venables himself led the cavalry, was so masterly that the rebels very soon retired from before Azimghur. But on 29 July, under orders from Commissioner Tucker, it was once more evacuated, Venables retiring a second time to Ghazipur. But Azimghur having been in August occupied by the Nepalese allies, Venables again took part in an advance on it. On 19 Sept., when the rebels were surprised at Mandori, he, though only a volunteer, commanded the cavalry, was first up to the first gun taken, and killed three men with his own hand. Five hundred rupees were now offered by the sepoys for his head. Venables next rode as a volunteer with General Sir Thomas Harte Franks [q. v.] in his march from Eastern Oudh to Lucknow, and rendered splendid services. In the early spring of 1858 he had retired to Allahabad in broken health and spirits, and was looking forward to a return to England, when Lord Canning persuaded him to again volunteer his services at Azimghur. His judgment and local knowledge were of great value to Lord Mark Kerr and Sir E. Lugard. With the former Venables re-entered Azimghur on 6 April. While engaged in the pursuit of Koor Singh after his defeat by Lugard on the 15th, he was mortally wounded, and he died four days later, on 19 April. When, in the following June, the Calcutta chamber of commerce met to consider the question of a memorial to Venables, Lord Canning, the governor-general, wrote commending his intrepidity, energy, and calm temper, and his 'thoroughly just appreciation of the people and circumstances with which he had to deal.' Venables, his two elder brothers being dead, had inherited from his father in 1856 the family estates near Oswestry in Shropshire. He married, in 1851, Eliza Power, daughter of R. H. Kinchant, esq., of Park Hall, Oswestry, but left no issue. His younger brother became heir to the property. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III silver shaped oval centrepiece or epergne by Emick Romer, London 1772, the central basket with a beaded rim and foliage to the angles, engraved with an armorial and crest, the conical base with a cast flowering foliate apron, the four detachable scroll arms with circular baskets, within collets and on swing handles, engraved with a differing armorial and crest, 38cm (15in) high, 61cm (24in) wide, 2242g (72 oz) The first arms: vert a chevron gules between three stags trippant (?) - an escutcheon of pretence: ermine, on a fess embattled argent three escallops argent (Browne), the crest: a demi stag rampant. It may be the arms of someone of the ROBINSON family marrying an heiress of the BROWNE family.The second arms: argent, a chevron between three fireballs gules (Balle), the crest: an arm holding a fireball proper (Balle). The second arms are not an issue and are the arms of the BALLE family of Mamhead, Devon. Condition Report: With two floral pegs to two legs, the other two legs missing the pegs. Marks partially obscured throughoutWobblesSlight crease to the reserve with the armorialThe main basket possibly with later added reservesOne circular basket with split to the borderOne of the arms wobbles due to split in the collarLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A set of four George I or II Irish silver cauldron salt cellars by John Hamilton, Dublin, maker's marks only, first half 18th century, plain, each on three paw feet, scratch weights beneath, engraved with a crest beneath a coronet, 8.3cm (3 1/4in) diameter; and four later fiddle pattern salt spoons, 618g (19.85 oz), with blue glass liners The crest for NUGENT, earls of Westmeath. Hamilton entered this mark in 1720 and has been recorded up to 1747.Condition Report: Marks to salts slightly rubbedAll stand wellTwo slightly misshaped One with a pushed in footCrests are clear to three, the other wornLiners goodHallmarks to spoons clearLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
First Day covers, 2005 Jane Eyre, Farm Animals, other 2000's, The Monarchy, a Philatelic Classics Album, First World War stamp book, various other first day covers Christmas 2014, London 2012 Olympic Games, Dogs and Cats 150th Anniversary, Royal Navy Uniforms, etc., other books on stamp collecting and related ephemera. (a quantity)
An Indian mid century mango wood swing sofa come daybed, the open and panelled back set with mirrors and painted floral glass panels, the arms set with painted floral glass panels, internally with pictures of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, on a three plank solid seat, over cabriole legs, 167cm width, 60cm depth approx.
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