Co. Offaly: A good collection of local history Interest on Birr & Co. Offaly generally approx. 18 vols. mostly hard backs, including The Landscape of Slieve Bloom, by John Feehan, D. 1979, First Edn.,; Scaife (W. Garrett) From Galaxies to Turbines, Science, Technology and the Parsons Family, L. 2000; Nolan (Wm.) & O'Neill (T.P.)eds. Offaly History and Society & others. As a lot. (19)
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Illustrations by Lionel EdwardsKipling (Rudyard) The Maltese Cat, sm. 4to L. 1936. First Edn., fine cold. & other illus. by L. Edwards, orig. cloth, gilt & orig. pict. cold. d.w.; Charlton (Moyra) Tally Ho - The Story of an Irish Hunter, sm. 4to L. 1934, cold. & other illus by L. Edwards, orig. cloth & pict. d.w. V. good. (2)
A large group of Belleek porcelain, including a collection of plates, including nine 1st period examples with a variety of marks including red, impressed and Leinster, together with a 2nd period plate and soup bowl with blue rims, a limited edition 'The Joy of Life - Spring'; together with 1st period beakers and bowl, a 3rd period milk jug, an 8th period mantle clock, arched pediment, shamrock decoration, 25 cm high; a smaller mantle clock with trellis and lily decoration, 16 cm high, an oval photo frame, 16 cm high, a ribbed flared vase on square base decorated with shamrocks, 25 cm high, three jugs with yellow lustre handles, twin-handled footed bowl, and othersAll the items in the first photograph one have assorted marks for the 21st century. The plates are overall in poor condition with heavy crazing, some cracks and restoration and rubbing and chips to the decoration. Items in the second photograph have some spots of residue, rubbing to the bases, a small chip to the edge of the milk jug but no apparent cracks or restoration. The teapot in the third photograph is 20 cm long and is unmarked (see last photo), with restoration and a large chip. Glasses, bowl and jug are marked, other items are unmarked. Items in the fourth photograph are overall in good condition, some discolouration, glass in photo frame is broken.
A collection of 1st period Belleek, comprising two large bowls, floral decoration in brown, 39 cm and 34 cm diameter; a kidney shaped dish, 21.2 cm wide; and a jelly mould; together with a collection with shamrock and clover decoration, including a coffee pot, various cups, saucers and side plates of differing sizes and designs, two sugar bowls, a pepper shaker, three spill vases etc, various periods; and a group of collectors plates, including 11 Christmas examples (five boxed), a boxed commemorative Yeats example, a boxed St. Patrick's church commemorative example; and other itemsItems in the first photograph are in poor condition with heavy crazing, chips, cracks, breakage and staining. Items in the second photo have a large variety of stamps, overall in good-very good condition, some with light scratches, rubbing to the bases, some small chips. No obvious breakage or restoration. Items in third photo are also in goo-very good condition, some with small chips, rubbing, possible hairline cracks to some items. SAS will hold items free of charge however we ask people to collect them as soon as possible.
Frank Thrower and Woods Brothers for Dartington Glass, a large Candy vase pattern FT223 in Green 28.5 cm. Only produced for six months in 1978, designed by Frank Thrower and made by Woods Brothers for Dartington. Original box. Quite scarce. Ref:- Dartington Glass - The First 20 years - Smithson, p80.
Michael Oelman (b. 1941) limited edition coloured etching, 'Love at First Sight', signed, titled and numbered in pencil to margin, no. 142/150, Christie's blindstamp, 35.5 cm x 29.5 cm, framed and glazed; together with Glynn Thomas (b. 1946) limited edition coloured aquatint, 'Along the Stour', signed, titled and numbered in pencil to margin, no. 105/150, Christie's blindstamp, 48 cm x 34 cm, framed and glazed (2)
A pair of 19th Century hand-coloured maps published by Greenwood & Co., comprising 'Map of the County of Derby', with a vignette of Chatsworth, from a survey of 1824-1825, engraved by J&C Walker, published 1830; 56 cm x 66.5 cm; and 'Map of the County Palatine of Lancaster', with a vignette of Lancaster Castle and Church, from a survey of 1818, engraved by J. Dower, published 1830; and 62 cm x 68 cm; together with a reproduction of a first edition ordnance survey map of Baslow and Bubnell (Derbyshire Sheet XXIV.I.), 70 cm x 101 cm, all framed and glazed (3)
British - Postal History - covers and letters to include A Pre-Stamp letter, dated 1800, 3rd Sept, from Edward Tate to William Tate, Newcastle - Sorry to hear of the death of Uncle John. N.B, requesting help to get ship as he would prefer living in own country; £2000 Life Insurance dated 1844, John Fenwick - Solicitors, two pence blue, Victorian and later covers comprising of - 1869 from Newcastle-On-Tyne, 1d red; 1874 from Newcastle-On Tyne, ½d; 1844,1861,1877,1844,1864 all with 1d red together with varying others from various places, Later - Nov. 10th 1919, First official London-Paris Air Service; GB 31st Philatelic Congress 1949 Manchester Maltese Cross Duplex Special Cancel etc etc (25+)* Interesting group, inspection recommended, mixed conditions.
STAMPS - Royal Family comprising of used, mint mounted and unmounted, stamps, First Day Covers etc, c1940's, contained in albums and binders to include Queen Elizabeth II Coronation; 1971 Silver Wedding; 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of QE, 1978; The Wedding of Charles and Diana x 2; 1948, Silver Wedding; The Life & Times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; Prince William; Royal Events, etc (many Hundreds), mixed condition throughout.
Sports First Streaker - Clay sculpture model of Michael O'Brien - Rugby Union interestfascinating 1970's period piece, depicting Michael O'Brien (first known streaker at a major sporting event) corralled by a trio of policeman after running on to the pitch naked at the friendly game England V France at Twickenham, 20th April, 1974, unknown signature to reverse, 13¾in. high.
Two vintage Dunhill lighters the first of rectangular rounded form with bark effect gold tone case and dark red lacquer sides, marked to base, Dunhill, made in Switzerland, US.RE24163 Patiented, the second of rectangular form with engine turned gold tone case, marked to base, Dunhill, made in England, together with five other vintage lighters of varying types. (7).
Antique autograph book - Guernsey - Channel Islands interest rare and fascinating, inscribed to first inner page, 'Horence Kingsley - Brockhurst - Guernsey - 1887/1889-', the book with 198 pages of illustrated poems and sayings, each page with sections for autographs, the highlights - Sir Reginald Clare Hart, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey and Victoria cross; John Henry Ford Elkington, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey; Sir Edgar McCulloch, bailiff of Guernsey; Lieutenant-Colonel John Percy Groves (first Librarian of the Priaulx Library; Edith F. Carey; Georges and Jeanne Hugo, Grandchildren to Victor Hugo, and many more famous Guernsey names.
A large quantity of collectable coins & sets comprising of First Collection of Portuguese Issued Euro Coins, 2002; Great Britains last issue set; Nelson mandela Medallion; Guernsey Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Crown sets x3; Guernsey Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Collectio, 1985 & 1987; States of Jersey Brilliant Uncirculated Coin set, 1987, etc etc.
Fifteen boxed coin sets comprising of seven sets of Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Island, 1970; The Decimal Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Island, 1971; Central Bank of Ceylon, 1971; Two sets of Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Island, 1977; First Coinage of The Kingdom of Lesotho, 1979; Two sets of Coinage of Great Britain & Northern Island, 1980; Proof Coinage of Jersey, 1980; The Coinage of Great Britain & Northern Island, 1981; Proof Coinage of Great Britain & Northern Island, 1982.
BRITISH BANKNOTES - Guernsey - Two framed displays collectable numbers, the first display, all signed D.M.Clark, One Pound, T000751, Five Pounds, C000138, Ten Pounds, D000184, Twenty Pounds, C000155; the second display, all signed, D.P.Trestain, One Pound, R000197, Five Pounds, B000228, Ten Pounds, C000163, Twenty Pounds, B000177, Fifty Pounds, A036749, all notes presumably Mint, UNC.
BRITISH BANKNOTES - Guernsey States (German Occupation) Two Shillings and Sixpence (4) two dated 25 March 1941 (McCammon GN 38i), A/A 0426 & A/B 0685, two dated 17 May 1941 (GN 38ii), first two, stained and pressed, grubby lines on back, otherwise fine, next two, stained/grubby and ripped, A/H 0480, folded and stamped too reverse.
STAMPS - A large collection of Worldwide First Day Covers some earlier issues c1940, to include Australia; New Zealand; Botswana; British Virgin Islands; Hong Kong; Solomon Islands; Turks & Caicos Islands; Zimbabwe; Scotland; Wales; England and many more. (large quantity), mixed condition throughout.
STAMPS - Canada's Provinces - Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Prince Edward Island; St Pierre et Miquelon some early issues, New Brunswick - 1860-1863, one, two, five, twelve and half, 17 cents; British Columbia - Two cent brown; Newfoundland - 1857, first pence issue 1d, 5d, 1860, second pence issue 3d, 1861, third pence issue, «d, 6d, 1s, 1866, ship 13c, QV 24c, 1869, Edward 1c, 1870, QV 6c, 12c, 1871, Codfish 2c, 1873, QV 3c, 1876, Harp Seal 5c, 1879, Codfish 2c, 1887, Codfish 2c, Schooner 10c, 1896, Edward 1c, Newfoundland dog «c, 1897, QV 1c, John Cabot 2c, Cape Bonaiista 3c, 1898, Newfoundland Dog «c; Nova Scotia - 1860, QV 1c, 2c,8«c; Prince Edward Island, eary issues etc etc. (quantity in two albums), inspection recommended, mixed condition throughout.
A large collection of FIRST DAY COVERScontained in nine binders to include Guernsey - Europa; Marine Life; Christmas; Conservation; Rupert; Siege of Castle Cornet; Millennium Tapestries; Guernsey Dog Club etc, together with England - The Queens Silver Jubilee; Treasury of Trees; Music British Conductors etc etc. ( large quantity)
THREE RINGS, the first a late Victorian 9ct gold signet ring with engraved initials, 9ct hallmark for London 1870, ring size G1/2, the second a rectangular imitation opal to the plain band, stamped 9ct, the third a 9ct diamond ring designed with a single cut diamond within an illusion setting, to the cross textured shoulders, ring size J1/2, total weight 4.4 grams
STAFFORDSHIRE MAPS ETC, to include 'A Mapp of Staffordshire with its Hundreds' drawn by W.Hallar, printed by Thomas Taylor, size 18.5cm x 26.5cm, 'Staffordshire' by Robert Morden, size 43cm x 36cm, a reproduction map of Derbyshire by James Bingley, a reproduction map of Staffordshire from 1577 and two photographs, the first of Edward VII, the second of a group of people in a vehicle (6)
A QUANTITY OF BOXED DINKY TOYS MILITARY VEHICLES, Army 1-Ton Cargo Truck, No.641, Daimler Scout Car, No.673 (repaint), Austin Champ, No.674, version with cast driver and seat holes, 25-Pounder Field Gun, No.686, 5.5 Medium Gun, No.692 and 7.2 Howitzer, No.693, appears complete and in lightly playworn condition, first five in damaged yellow boxes, No.693 in yellow box with very minor damage and wear (6)
TWO WELL LOVED GOLDEN PLUSH TEDDY BEARS, first has glass eyes, vertical stitched nose, jointed body, replacement worn yellow cloth pads, no claws, no makers label, woodwool filled, extensive fur loss, wear and damage, height approximately 40cm, second has glass eyes, remains of horizontal stitched nose, jointed body, original worn felt pads with three stitched claws above, right arm is a replacement from a different bear, no makers label, woodwool filled, growler works intermittently, extensive fur loss, wear and damage, height approximately 42cm
ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY DANIEL (1921-2011), a view across open land towards a distant castle, signed bottom right, mounted, framed and glazed, approximate size 11.5cm x 16.5cm, together with a Geoff Kersey limited edition print 74/600 'Teamwork' signed to the margin, framed, approxiamte size 35cm x 63cm, a reproduction print titled 'The Way of the Sun' first printed in 1908 and a small print of Lichfield Cathedral (4)
THREE BOXED HORNBY RAILWAYS OO GAUGE LOCOMOTIVES, Class 25, No.D7596, B.R. green livery (R072), Class 37, No.37 130, B.R. blue livery (R751) and Class 47 'Mammoth', No.D1670, B.R. two tone green livery (R073), first two complete with instructions, minor wear to boxes, with a quantity of boxed and unboxed Tri-ang, Hornby and Mainline rolling stock and accessories to include boxed Breakdown Crane set (R739), unboxed Battle Space Rocket Launcher (R343) and two boxed railway related board games (contents not checked)
A BLUE SKODA ROOMSTER, 1422cc diesel engine, five speed manual gear box, midnight blue, first registration 09/10/2007, AK57 CPX, current MOT rxpires 01/09/2018, 129,545 current mileage, V5C present, full stamped service history book, two previous owners (two immobiliser keys) (both rear arches deep scratches and overpainted, rear bumper cracked, drivers seat showing signs of wear)
TWO LATE 19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY 9CT GOLD BROOCHES, the first designed with a central horse shoe set with split pearls to the tapered sides with beaded detail, 9ct hallmark for Birmingham 1899, the second a plain bar brooch set to one side with a colourless paste, stamped 9ct, lengths 41mm and 45mm, total weight 4.3 grams
TWO PENDANTS, the first a George V 1912 sovereign with enamel detail to the reverse, within a scrolling 9ct gold mount, with 9ct hallmark for Birmingham, the second an early 20th Century oval painted panel with domed glass top and engine turned reverse panel, stamped 9ct, total weight 28.8 grams
TWO GOLD GEM RINGS, the first a 9ct gold seven stone diamond channel set ring, estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct, with 9ct hallmark for Birmingham, ring size J, weight 2 grams, the second an 18ct gold ruby and diamond dress ring, the central oval ruby flanked by a triangle of three brilliant cut diamonds with 18ct hallmark for London, ring size H, weight 1.8 grams (ruby heat treated)
TWO GEMSTONE PENDANTS, the first designed as a pear shape tanzanite with tapered panel above set with four brilliant cut diamonds with 9ct hallmark, length 23mm, weight 1.5 grams, the second designed as a pear shape garnet within a bow designed mount and further colourless paste detail above, length 15mm
TWO DIAMOND RINGS, the first of cross over design claw set with two old cut diamonds, stamp indistinct 18ct, estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct, the second a single stone diamond ring, the old cut diamond within an illusion setting, stamped 18ct Plat, estimated diamond weight 0.10ct, both ring size J, total weight 4.1 grams

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