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Click here to subscribeA Royal Crown Derby 1128 dinner plate (first); Royal Crown Derby old Imari trinket pot and cover (first) boxed; Royal Crown Derby 4316 tea plate (first); Wedgewood blue Jasperware including otter plates commissioned for otter controls ltd, one for 40 years , for 50 years, and two for 60 years; others
J Hirsch and Sons Limited, Montreal - an early 20th century rectangular cigar tin, inscribed Irving Cigars and printed in polychrome with a titled portrait oval of Our Future King, H.R.H Edward Prince of Wales, leafy swags, royal arms and regalia, on a faux mosaic ground, 3cm high, 21.5cm wide, 12.5cm deep, c.1911Prince Edward, later briefly Edward VIII, was officially invested as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle on 13th July 1911. This was the first time that the ceremony had been held in Wales since at least 1616; Queen Victoria - South Africa 1900 - a rounded rectangular tin, the cover embossed with portrait bust in gilt, Royal Cipher, crown, inscribed South Africa 1900, facsimile script, I Wish You a Happy New Year Victoria, 1900, on a red ground, blue border, reg 349850, 2cm high, 15.5cm wide, 9.5cm deep, c.1900; a circular plate, printed in colours with The Four Generations of Our Royal Family, the border with named views, Windsor Castle, York Cottage, Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House, and Royal Arms and flowers of the British Isles, 30cm diam; etc (5)
Books & postcards - Stoker, Com. H.G. Stoker, Straws in the Wind, Herbert Jenkins Ltd.; Burroughs, Edgar Rice, The Beasts of Tarzan, Methuen & Co. Ltd.; Cullum, Ridgwell, The Wolf Pack, First Edition, Cecil Palmer, 1927; Aldrich, Mildred, The Peak of the Load, Constable & Co. 1919; various mid 20th century postcards and Christmas cards; etc.
Two silk patterned scarves., Hermès the first with exotic animal motif, in original box; the second of blue grey colour, with hot-air balloon motif (2) .Condition report: Some staining, personal viewing is recommended. Grey: several light stains, two puncture marks to one corner. Animal print: generally good condition, only very light marks. Images are provided to give a general idea of condition, not all stains/marks may be shown, personal viewing is recommended for this lot.
An Art Nouveau shell dish George Frederick Courthope, London 1901, of moulded form, planished finish, raised on three hoof feet; together with a cast planished bell Chester 1910 (2) (Dimensions: Width: 13.5cm, weight (all in): 9.8oz)(Width: 13.5cm, weight (all in): 9.8oz)Footnote: Suceeding the business of George Angell following his death in 1884, George Frederick Courthope continued to trade with the style of the deceased and was first listed as a silversmith under his own name in 1889. Throughout his career, Courthope was involved in some of London’s esteemed institutions showing his diligent and cultivated approach to the trade. He was a member of the Consultative Committee of the London County Council for the Silver and Allied Trades, a fellow member of the Art Workers’ Guild, and was admitted to the Livery by special grant in 1929 as reward for his work with the design campaign for the Goldsmiths’ Company, shortly before his own death on 8 th October 1935.Condition report: Very good condition Marks clear Very light surface wear
Two modern 9ct gold bangles the first of bi-coloured hinged design, with Roman numeral detail; the second of hinged design, with Celtic knot pattern throughout; together with a 1970s tri-coloured brick link bracelet, stamped 9KT (3)Condition report: Both bangles in good condition, some light surface wear, closing securely. Both fully hallmarked. Gross weight: 38g 1970's bracelet also with only light surface wear, fastening securely. Not fully hallmarked, stamped 9KT. Gross weight: 16.5g
G.B - Bank of England - A collection of £5, £1 and 10/- notes £5 x 3 Feb 1957, July 1961, 1959? B277 and B280; £1 notes - 1 x 22 January 1917, third issue, Bradbury; five Nov 1955 O'Brien Brittania pounds B273; 1950 Beale B268; 1948 x 3 Peppiatt B258 AND B260; 1934 Peppiatt B239; 1930 x 2 Catterns B225; 1928, Mahon B212; 1940 x 4 Peppiatt B249 D and E; 10/- notes; 1963 Hallom B295; 3 x Feb 1967 first series Fforde B309; 2 x Oct 1961 O'Brien B286; 2 x Nov 1955 O'Brien B271; 2 x March 1950 first series, Beale B266; Oct 1948 Peppiatt, B262; 2 x April 1940 Peppiatt threaded, B251; Oct 1934 first issue B236 (qty)Condition report: all generally in very good condition however personal viewing advised
Two gem set pendants the first set with a large smokey quartz in a textured 9ct gold surround, to an unmarked fancy link chain; together with a modern diamond set pendant necklace stamped 10k, to a 9ct gold trace link chain (2) (Dimensions: Estimated total diamond weight: 0.15cts)(Estimated total diamond weight: 0.15cts)
Two silk patterned scarves., Hermès & Karl Lagerfeld the first by Hermès, of block colour with bird and floral motifs, the second by Karl Largerfeld with fruit and vegetable motifs (2) .Condition report: Some staining, person viewing is recommended. Black/Gold: generally good condition, no obvious clicks or pulls to the material, some small marks, not terribly obvious. Largerfeld: no obvious clicks or pulls to the material, some staining and sticker marks. Images are provided to give a general idea of condition, not all stains/marks may be shown, personal viewing is recommended for this lot.
A gentleman's limited edition titanium cased chronograph, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Queen's Road, limited edition, 052/100, titanium case, black textured dial, applied red Arabic numerals, date aperture, black register dials and outer red tachymeter dial, black rubber strap with deployant clasp (Dimensions: Case width (including lugs): 44mm)(Case width (including lugs): 44mm)Footnote: The limited edition of 100 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Queens Road was created in dedication to the first road in Hong Kong built by the British administration between 1841 and 1843Condition report: Overall the watch is in good condition, aesthetically okay, minor scuffs to the bezel, 'two screws' have been attempted to be removed, slight marks, is working regarding telling time, however chrono not resetting, top button pushes in and out, lower button is firm, the screw down crown pulls all the way out, rubber strap with fold over deployant clasp, rear cover with slight marks to some of the screws, clean movement. There is slight abrasion to the metal on the crown where it may have been dropped causing crown to pull out. Please note there are no box or papers with this lot. dial diameter: 33mm Please note that all wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of a statement of surface or condition issues does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition reports for all watches and items of a mechanical nature are made without any guarantee as to working condition or whether all parts are original, any information as to working order is noted during processing of the lots and should be treated as general information only. Please also note that watches, and in particular Rolex, may have been enhanced after the original purchase by the addition of diamonds and other gem-stones. Unless we have been given information by the vendor, or stated otherwise, it should be assumed the gemstones are a later addition, set by a third party.
Abhainn Dearg, 1 x 50cl bottle, Outer Hebridies, Scotland. First limited release 2011. Bottled number 572 of 2011. 46%. Gift boxed. From the collection of a passionate Whisky collector. Duty Paid. Alcohol: 046%. Shipping via DHL: £18 to UK addresses - discounts apply on multiple bottles from the same auction.
1980 First Cask 1980 Islay 16 Years Old. Distilled at Port Ellen, 1 x 70cl bottle, Islay, Scotland. Distilled 6th August 1980. Bottled from an unblended cask. Bottle number 3. 46%. From the collection of a passionate Whisky collector. Duty Paid. Alcohol: 046%. Shipping via DHL: £18 to UK addresses - discounts apply on multiple bottles from the same auction.
1980 First Cask 1980 Islay 16 Years Old. Distilled at Port Ellen, 1 x 70cl bottle, Islay, Scotland. Distilled 6th August 1980. Bottled from an unblended cask. Cask 89/589/45. Bottle number 1. 46%. From the collection of a passionate Whisky collector. Duty Paid. Alcohol: 046%. Shipping via DHL: £18 to UK addresses - discounts apply on multiple bottles from the same auction.
2012 Bruichladdich Octomore 10 Years Old , 1 x 70cl bottle, Islay, Scotland. First limited release 2012. Peat parts per million: 850%. Gift tin. From the collection of a passionate Whisky collector. Duty Paid. Alcohol: 50%. Shipping via DHL: £18 to UK addresses - discounts apply on multiple bottles from the same auction.
A fine exhibitions standard 7 ¼ inch gauge model of a 4-6-0 Robinson Class 8F Great Central Railways tender locomotive No 1095, built by the late Mr Alexander Colin Craven (1889-1970), the silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including steam pressure gauge, twin sight-glasses with drain taps, regulator, firebox doors, safety valves, direction control and other usual fittings. The chassis having twin outside cylinders with cab operated cylinder drain cocks and internal valve gear and fluted motion, The six-wheel tender with fitted hand feed pump, coal compartment, steps and hand irons, vacuum hose and couplings.The model finished in traditional Great Central Railway green and black lined livery with brass mounts and crests to splashers, brass framed cab windows, fitted steps, hand irons and lamp irons with lamps, vacuum hoses and couplings. Overall length 237cm. Cab width 34cm.No boiler history available.* This rare and historic 7 ¼ inch gauge model of the Great Central Railway Robinson designed 8F Class 4-6-0 locomotive and tender was built in the late 1920s. The engine is based on No 1095, the first of the class dating from 1906. They were a robust yet elegant locomotive and used for both goods and passenger services, often employed running the fast trains carrying fish and perishable goods from Hull to London. When required they were also used for heavy excursion traffic. The only loco named was No 1097 “Immingham”. When new, they were finished in the most attractive livery combination of Brunswick green with Crimson Lake frames, lined out in white, black and red. When the Great Central was absorbed into the LNER, all the locos in this class wore black livery.This fine model was built by Alexander Colin Craven (1889-1970), a Bradford textile mill owner and gifted model engineer. He lived at Hallas Hall (now demolished), a large late Victorian mansion at Cullingworth, near Bradford, Yorkshire and had a track built around the hall grounds on which he ran the loco. The copper boiler is typical of early 20th Century Bassett-Lowke practice in that the tube plates are castings complete with flanges. Normal fittings include twin Ramsbottom safety valves, swivelling regulator on brass circular base with stops, whistle and blowdown valves, pressure gauge and twin water gauges, square-threaded reverse gear etc. The engine has twin outside cylinders with inside valve chests, Stephenson link motion reverse gear, finely fluted external motion with adjustable wedge-type connecting rod little ends.Shortly after the death of Alexander Craven in 1970, the engine was acquired by a steam enthusiast from nearby Skipton who displayed the locomotive in his house for the next 45 years. There is a Youtube film of it leaving Hallas Hall around 1970. There is also an illustrated history file included. Over the past two years the locomotive and tender have been stripped down to the last nut and bolt and beautifully restored by an equally gifted model engineer from Cambridge. The attention to detail is breathtaking with constant reference to John Quick’s definitive work on “Robinson’s Locomotive Liveries of the Great central Railway”, to ensure total accuracy in the livery scheme.BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
Poem ‘The Laws of the Navy’, Four framed and illustrated prints of Naval ships and the first poem by Rear Admiral Ronald Arthur Hopwood. (1868-1949). He began his career in 1882 with the Royal Navy as a gunnery officer and completed it in 1919 as a rear admiral. He was acclaimed in 1941 as poet laureate of the Royal Navy. Framed 40cm x 32cm.
A well-executed model of a First World War German Fighter/Bomber Etrich Tauber aeroplane, with fitted aero engine and propeller. The original full size aeroplanes came into service in 1909. Span 220cm The name Taube translates as dove, it acquired this name due to its unusual birdlike shape.
GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH, 1986 from serial number, model no. 5513 and serial no. 9360448 both from case edge, the round black dial with applied stainless steel edged white hour markers, outer seconds track in white, white and steel hands, centre seconds hand, black enamel bezel with count up scale, 38mm case, on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet strap with 580 to the end link and 93150 to the first link, with signed Rolex clasp marked L2, 93150, in box, with outer box, with papers, booklet and service receipts dating to the late 1980s
VERY RARE: GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER COMEX 5514 STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH, 1974 from serial number, model no. 5514, serial no. 3804890 both from case edge, the round black dial signed and with Comex SUBMARINER 660ft = 200m in white, with applied luminous plot, dagger and baton hour markers, chapter ring in white, Mercedes hands with lume inserts, centre sweep seconds hand with lume plot, black enamel bezel with count up scale, fluted edge, 38mm case with coronet and ROLEX COMEX to the caseback, the caseback interior with 5513, screwdown crown with coronet, on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet strap, with end links marked 580, first links marked 93150, with a signed Rolex clasp marked 93150, lacking box and papers. Provenance: this watch was purchased by the vendor from a North Sea diver who had worked with a company named Gas & Equipment, owned by Ron Billington and Leon Metcalfe. Since purchasing around 1980, the vendor has had the watch serviced once and has not worn it for diving activities. Comex were a French diving company with whom Rolex worked to produce a limited number of diving watches in the 1970s and 1980s.
ART REFERENCE BOOKS - CATALOGUE RAISONNE/RARE TITLES. Five hardcover books: Pieter Saenredam - The Painter and his Dream - Schwarz and Bok (Catalogue Raisonne, Abbeville Press, Fine), Contormo - Phillipe Costamagna (Catalogue Raisonne, Gallimard Electa, 1994, Good with evidence of water damage), Enguerrand Quarton - La Peinture de la Pieta d'Avignon - Charles Sterling (Catalogue Raisonne, Ministere De La Culture, 1983, very good), Sofonisba Anguissola The First Great Woman of the Renaissance - Ilya Sandra Perlingieri (1992, Rizzoli), F. Khnopff - Delevoy/De Croes/ Ollinger-Zinque (Catalogue Raisonne, Bibliotheque Paris, 1979, very good).
CASSIUS CLAY MUHAMMAD ALI SIGNED REPLICA BOXING SHORTS. Pair of Everlast shorts the same as those in which he won his first heavyweight championship against Sonny Liston that have been signed in black marker “Cassius Clay”. According to online information a number of these replica shorts were signed at a signing session with Muhammad Ali - includes COA.
ART REFERENCE BOOKS - RARE PHOTOGRAPHY. 15 books on photography to include: Robert Capa - Slightly Out of Focus (1st, Henry Holt and Company, 1947), David Hockney - Six Fairy Tales (Petersburg Press, 1970), Eliott Erwitt - Son of Bitch (1st, 1972, Grossman). Many others are early or first editions.
HORNBY TRAINS. A boxed Hornby '00' gauge R1048 'The Western Pullman' electric train set (incomplete) containing BR Castle Class 4-6-0 locomotive no 7028 'Cadbury Castle' with six wheel tender in green BR livery, two Pullman first class parlour and two Pullman third class parlour break cars (lacking track and other accessories).
VARIOUS SIGNED BOOKS/LPS. Six books signed by the authors including John Giulgud - Early Stages, John Mortimer - (The Summer Of A Dormouse, Bryan Forbes (x3) - The Distant Laughter, A Divided Life, Truth Lies Sleeping, Timothy West - I'm Here I Think, Where Are You?, a 4x2" card signed in blue ink by Noel Coward affixed to cover of 'Noel Coward At Las Vegas' LP and a first edition copy of Graham Greene's The Heart Of The Matter. Condition varies.
LORD OF THE RINGS SEAN ASTIN/ANDY SERKIS. Signed Lord Of The Rings memorabilia to include: a copy of 'There And Back Again - An Actor's Tale signed to first page in black ink by Sean Astin, a copy of 'Gollum - How We Made Movie Magic' signed to first page by Andy Serkis, plus a LOTR postcard also bearing signature in the hand of Andy Serkis, also a collection of LOTR promotional postcards.
Jan Huygen Van Linschoten (1563-1610), hand-coloured map - ‘Exacta & Accurata Delineatio cum Orarum Maritimarum tum Etiam Locorum Terrestrium quae in Regionibus China, Cauchinchina, Camboja sive Champa, Syao, Malacca, Arracan & Pegu...’ the first published map of the Far East to be derived from Portuguese sources. Thus it is credited with breaking the Portuguese monopoly on the East Indian trade and was among the most important sources of information on Southeast Asia during the 16th century. ‘Henricus F. Ab Langren Sculptit’, 1595, 39cm x 52cmCondition report: Large patch repair to tear which runs across top right corner, some associated deteriorations and restorations, much of the margins lost, otherwise some stains but generally ok
Pair of Art and Crafts hand wrought copper and brass candlesticks, raised on domed bases, 19cm high, together with Arts and Crafts paints pottery bowl with motto ‘Meat and Mass Ne’er hindered Work’, three tiles and other ceramics, Provenance: Likely by family descent from Montague Edward Fordham (1864–1948) First Director of the Birmingham Guild and School of Handicrafts
Robert Morden (d. 1703), three hand-coloured miniature maps - ‘Isles of Sonde’; ‘Philippine Islands’; ‘Molucca Isles’ each with accompanying English text, 1688, 10cm x 13cm, together with ‘Asia’, 1700 (4).Condition report: The first three trimmed with text, Isle of Sonde has been attached to page, condition good
Emanuel Bowen (1720-1767), four engraved maps - ‘East Indian Islands’; ‘East Indies’; ‘Empire of Great Mogul’; ‘A Map of Marco Polo’s Voyages and Travels in the 13th Century’, mid-18th century, the first three approximately 35 x 43cm, ‘Marco Polo’s Voyages’ 20 x 30cm. (4)Condition report: East India Islands- patch repair to foot of spine, minor time stains East Indies - \finished in tape to both left and right sides slightly beyond plate mark, otherwise ok Mogul Empire - large brown stain centre right, tape repair to spine, minor disrepair Marco Polo- tapa repair arresting tear to lower edge otherwise ok
Pedro de Murillo Velarde (1696-1753), engraved map - ‘ Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica delas Yslas Filipinas Dedicada al Rey Nuestro Señor Por el Mariscal d Campo D. Fernando Valdes Tamon Cavallº del Orden de Santiago de Govor. y Capn. General de dichas Yslas‘, ( The Murillo Velarde Map), engraved by Nicolás de la Cruz Bagay, published Manilla 1734, title cartouche at the top with the Royal Bourbon coat of arms, supported by two cherubs with trumpets, the title on a cloth held by two female allegorical figures bearing charts and instruments for navigation. A further ornate cartouche below, surmounted by a crowned lion wielding a sword and a candle, contains a brief history of the archipelago starting with Magellan's arrival and death in 1521, a description of the resources: ‘These islands are numerous and rich: they have gold, wax, sugar, honey, tobacco, ginger, indigo, Brazil wood (sibucao), pitch, rice, salt, wheat, maize, lemons, oranges, bananas and many fruits and edible roots, palo Maria, tamarind, cassia-trees, Catbalogan seeds, dragon blood, lignum vitae, coconuts, bamboos, rattan and many kinds of palms, mahogany, tindalo and excellent timber for ships: horse, caraboas or buffaloes, cows, pigs, deer, chickens and much fish.’ There follows a description of the settlements, peoples, clergy and administration, all above an engraving of his ship the Victoria. The map is dissected and re-mounted on linen, 111cm x 120cm, early pen inscription verso - ‘map of the Philippine Islands’, folding map in later slip case. An extremely rare map and believed to be one of only around 15 extant examples of this first edition - the majority in International Institutions, and not all examples retain the flanking vignettes. Cited as the first scientific map of the Philippines and considered the most important Philippines map, it is celebrated for its detail and accuracy, it features shipping routes for trade with China and charts the course of Magellan’s navigations. The map features twelve flanking vignettes encapsulating the essence of the Philippines, depicting different ethnic groups, customs, flora and fauna, also featured are miniature maps of Guajan (Guam), Manila, Samboangan and Cavite , all extensively annotated. The map influenced all subsequent Philippine maps for decades to follow but its influence was also notable on European maps. In recent times The Murillo Velarde map has been instrumental in the Philippines' efforts to assert territorial rights in the South China Sea. The map, together with others was used by the Philippines' team of experts to refute China's historic claim of ownership of the entire South China Sea. It features ‘Panacot’ (Scarborough Shoal) as well as ‘Los Bajos de Paragua’ (Spratly Isles). In 2016 the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the Philippines stating that China had "no historical rights". China however, rejected the ruling. Provenance: Purchased from the map dealer Susanna Fisher, 1986 for £4,500. She had acquired the map from a trade source some years before and prior to that the map was believed to have been in private hands in the U.K. She states in correspondence that the ancient pen inscription in English to the reverse suggests that this map has been in the U.K. for a very long period of time,Condition report: Each corner has evidence of drawing pin holes with associated damage / slight losses, tear to the paper top left corner (prior to mounting on canvas), generally some staining towards periphery of each panel, particularly to central panels, and slight losses at margins of certain panels, conservation repairs and patching to canvas (patching at several of the folds) tonally the paper and ink is consistent throughout, some small tears at folds of canvas, generally some time staining and deterioration commensurate with age, no severe damages. Overall colour is yellowed somewhat but largely consistent throughout, some repair to canvas particularly at folds, detrioration to outer edges of each panel, staining to outer edges particulate to central two rows. Most of the maps is in good mostly original condition almost all of the printed element present, More specifically - Left row, top panel: damage and small losses top left corner, a tear runs diagonal from side upwards above printed element, stains at periphery, small tears at left side Left row, second panel: stains lower right, top right corner and lower edge, minor marks left row, third panel:small losses top left corner, minor deterioration upper edge, stains top right corner left row, fourth panel:some staining to corners, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner l;eft row, Fifth panel:slight loss top left corner, couple of fox masks, brown stain far right in map section, stain top right corner, small tear to canvas beyond lower right corner Left row, sixth panel: Some damage and small losses to printed element lower left corner, staining to left edge, Second row, top panel:stains left and right edges, canvas repair beyond top left corner, canvas tear beyond lower right corner, stains Second row, second panel: staining to corners, small tear to can vas beyond lower right corner Second row, third panel:staining to corners Second row, fourth panel: staining to corners, small tear beyond lower right corner, Second row, Fifth panel: staining and some slight deterioration to corners, small tear to canvas beyond lower right corner, Second row, sixth panel: some slight losses/deterioration lower right corner/ top right corner, brown staining around area of ship-Victoria Third row, top panel:some deterioration slight losses to corners, staining to corners, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner Third row, second panel:staining to corners, minor blemishes Third row, third panel: staining to corners, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner, Third row, fourth panel: minor stains lower right corner, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner Third row, Fifth panel: minor staining to periphery, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner, Third row, sixth panel:staining to left edge, top right corner, detrioration to lower left corner Right row, top panel: some small losses top right corner, bottom right corner, and deterioration lower edge, staining to periphery Right row, second panel: minor staining to right edge, minor blemishes, Right row, third panel:minor staining to right edge, Right row, fourth panel:staining to right edge, element here above the image top edge is a separate piece of paper and slightly misaligned, continues horizontally across the map, presume this is reflecting how the map was printed and presented before division and mounting rather than a replaced element. Right row, Fifth panel:staining right edge, slight losses lower right corner, repair to canvas beyond lower right corner, Right row, sixth panel: staining slight damage left edge, losses lower right corner, slight loss top left corner, blemishes
De Bosschere, Jean (ills)"The First Temptation of St Anthony by Gustave Flaubert ...", John Lane, The Bodley Head 1924, limited edition 349/3000, colour frontis with tissue guard, numerous black and white and other colour plates, hinges cracked, original red cloth binding with gilt decoration to front board and decorations and titles to the backstrip, top edge red speckledDore, Gustave (ills)"The Works of Rabelais"Dore, Gustave (ills)"Droll Stories ...", Chatto & Windus 1874 Victorian photograph album with only one photograph, full leather with brass hasp, aeg (5)
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