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Lot 428
The Beatles, three albums, White album UK first press stereo (sleeve 0451150) with poster and photos, Yellow Submarine first press stereo, Please Please fifth press Mono, sold With George Harrison - All Things Must Pass box set, US box UK discs all excellent, with poster, various years and condition
Lot 529
Abba, eight pin badges, Abba The Soap, Fan Club Key Ring, three photographs, two Bubble Gum packets with contents (damaged), with one other empty, Smith Crisps poster, flyer for Agnetha's debut solo album - 'Wrap Your Arms Around Me', First Day Cover for - 'Music In Sweden' which includes an Abba stamp and two programmes - Chess and Abracadabra
Lot 1
A 1939 Sunbeam Talbot 10 drophead coupé restoration project, black. This Sunbeam Talbot 10 drophead coupé is known to the owner's club and is believed to be one of only nineteen survivors. Now requiring a full restoration, this rare drophead coupé was first registered to a gentleman in Northern Ireland. It would subsequently reside in Southern Ireland before being purchased by our vendor in August 2014 with the intention of fully restoring the car. Unfortunately due to ill health this has not been possible. The vendor believes that the car had been in storage since 1974. The cylinder head has been removed to inspect the bores and will remain off the block. This exciting project offers the next owner the opportunity to restore a very rare car to its former glory. No accompanying paperwork See illustration
Lot 25
A 1982 Lancia Montecarlo S2 coupé, registration number MGH 4Y, ***chassis number 137AS0005884 (not 137A50005884)***, engine number 007989, red. Two versions of Lancia's stylish coupé were manufactured over a six year period in both coupé and Targa forms. First known as the Beta Montecarlo from 1975 with its inline twin cam four cylinder engine producing 118 bhp, a top speed of 119 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just under ten seconds. The second generation (S2) became available two years later incorporating some improvements over the original concept including fitting larger front discs and calipers, removing the servo altogether, a restyled front end featuring a new split grille design first seen on the Delta a year earlier, the buttresses were partially glazed to improve rear visibility, an aluminium strip was fitted in place of the bodycoloured metal where the badging was located previously, a new alloy wheel design was incorporated with 14 inch rims to house the large brakes. The interior had a new two spoke steering wheel replacing the original three spoke version. The engine gained a higher compression ratio, new carburettors and electronic ignition to improve driveability, while the suspension geometry was also revised. Production ran for only a single year with 1,123 coupés and 817 Targas produced. This revised S2 coupé version has continuous history from new, with our vendor taking possession in 2008. The Lancia is finished in red with a black leather interior and has been in dry storage with its Fiat X1/9 stable mate since its last MOT expired in April 2009. The Montecarlo will now require recommissioning, but the Lancia rolls freely. The accompanying history file contains ***an incomplete run of MOTs from December 1985 to 2007***, maintenance and restoration receipts, a list of all recorded owners and an original owner's handbook. This Lancia now looks for a new appreciative owner to further cherish and enjoy it. V5C, no MOT See illustrations
Lot 4
A 1967 Ford Cortina MkII DeLuxe two door saloon registration number LYC 508E, dark green. The reps favourite first saw the light of day in 1962 and would remain in production until 1982 in various styles and forms from the Mark I to the Mark V. It also found great success in saloon touring car racing and rallying in at the hands of some of the most illustrious racers including Graham Hill, Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore. This low rail two door pre-crossflow Cortina comes from the second year of production. It is believed to have covered only 55,000 miles from new with its three registered keepers. Finished in dark green with a contrasting light green interior, the Cortina will be offered for sale with its original supplying dealer keyring, owners handbook, receipts and its most recent MOT which it passed without any advisories. V5C, MOT to April 2018 See illustration
Lot 34
A 1963 Hillman Super Minx convertible, registration number UFX 61, chassis number B1300286HHCO, engine number B1300286HHCO, white. Originally supplied in 1963 by Craven Brothers in Portland, Dorset to its first owner. UFX 61 stayed in his ownership until 1989 when purchased by the second owner, a Mr Martin Wills of Shaftesbury, Dorset, who retained the car until 1997. During his ownership the decision was made to carry out a total ground up restoration of the car. This work was started but unfortunately after a long time and considerable expenditure due to ill health the car was not completed and sold unfinished to its third owner in 1997, a Mr Silvey of Poole. His subsequently completed the restoration between 1997 and 2003. Finished in white with red interior, it has only been used for club meetings and outings and has been exhibited on the Hillman Owner's Club stand at the prestigious NEC classic car show in Birmingham. Mr Silvey has now had to take the decision to give up driving and hence he is now parting with the car. UFX 61 is now offered for sale having had just three owners, and the odometer reading of 55,000 miles is reported to be correct. It retained its original registration number, tools including starting handle, its original handbook, radio with owner's manual and the supplying agents plaque is still attached to the dashboard. The Hillman will be supplied with a history file containing a number of previous MOT certificates and sundry paperwork. A very collectable car and one of only very few left registered with the DVLA, it offers a tremendous opportunity. ***No RF60***, V5, V5C, ***MOT to August 2018 (not September 2018)*** See illustrations
Lot 38
A 1964/1967 registered Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda, registration number TGC 157E, chassis number 113042220009990, silver. Unveiled at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show to an appreciative audience, the second generation Paul Bracq designed SL would go on to be a very successful addition to the Mercedes range with 19,831 230 SLs being manufactured by its production end in 1973. The new crisp styling incorporated the Pagoda hardtop, so called because of its resemblance to a Chinese Pagoda roof, a monocoque chassis equipped with all round independent suspension, power assisted steering, assisted discs/drum brakes and a 150 bhp straight six engine with either four speed manual or automatic transmission. This automatic 230 SL was original registered overseas and would receive its first British registration mark in 1967. Finished in a traditional colour scheme of silver coachwork with a contrasting black leather interior, matching mohair softop and works hardtop, she is fitted with the desirable option of alloy wheels and a modern stereo system concealed behind a period radio front. There is a large history file accompanying the SL with numerous receipts for thousands of pounds, previous owner history including a film company and IBM, previous MOTs and sundry paperwork. The vendor advises us that the Mercedes is mechanically good having been fettled for everyday use but he feels that there is some room for improvement in regards to the bodywork/paintwork and interior as time allows. V5C, MOT to June 2018 See cover and other illustrations
Lot 2
A 2005 Peugeot 206 S, registration number SC54 WDE, chassis number VF32AHFXF44414075, engine number FP7N4616556, gold. This clean example of the ever popular 206 is finished in gold. It is fitted with air conditioning, electric windows, central locking and other refinements. It retains its original handbooks, service book with ten services recorded, previous invoices and two keys. This Peugeot would make an ideal first car and is only being offered for sale due to the registered keeper moving abroad. V5C, MOT to May 2018 See illustration
Lot 1041
Postcards, mixed selection of 6 subject cards inc Shipping, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen (4) (possibly cut down), group of golfers? with signature for Y B or B Y Singh, and printed card showing Katherine Stinson, the first woman to fly airmail, perform the loop and fly in Japan & China (aeronautic expo sticker to reverse) (mixed condition) (6)
Lot 139
Children's books, selection of 7 Beatrix Potter books, all appear to be first or early editions & published by F. Warne & Co, The Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, Cecily Parley's Nursery Rhymes, The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit & Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes (some minor wear to spines & covers, gen gd) (7)
Lot 750
Ephemera, a mixed selection mostly 1900's onwards inc comics, (18), various titles 1896-1930's, 30 issues of The Aeroplane magazine 1946, 4 1920's Ordnance Survey Maps, 12 Film Review Magazines, 1952/53, packet of matchbox labels, a few annuals, inc Star Trek, 1976, Festival of Britain Guide 1951, Film programmes, First Day Covers etc (mixed condition, fair/vg)
Lot 941
Motoring, two AA car badges plus AA kiosk key, World Wildlife Fund car badge, three booklets, 'Austin Mini Drivers Handbook', 'The Austin Twelve Handbook' & 'The Wolseley Six-Ninety Operation Manual' first edition, four 'Highways & Byways' books North Surrey, East Sussex, East & Central Surrey & South-West Surrey, all dated 1937 and a Triumph Toledo sales leaflet. Sold with a small collection of military buttons & a Middlesex County Council Silver Jubilee medallion 1935 (booklets all heavily worn, poor/gd) (20+)
Lot 814
Football programmes, Ipswich Town, 1950's/early 60's collection, 1960/1 Second Division Championship season (15) including Barnsley first ever league Cup for both teams, 1959/60 (22) includes Norwich City Charity match, 1961/2 (9) First division Championship season includes Tottenham Hotspur. 62/3 Manchester United. In addition there are 9 Reserve programmes inc. Cardiff City & Bristol City 58-9, West ham United, Arsenal & Luton Town 59-60. (gd) (approx 60)
Lot 806
Football programmes, good selection inc. Sheffield Wednesday Reserves v Rest of League, 14 April, 1903 (at Owlerton), Chelsea v Wolves & Portsmouth both 48/9, England v Germany Schools at Fratton Park 1956, plus first & last season matches inc. Peterborough, Bradford PA etc, Man City v Everton FA Cup 65/6 (ss, at Wolverhampton), Reading v Bournemouth 46/7, early Sunday football games, friendlies etc (mostly gd) (approx 80)
Lot 138
Children's books, collection of 18 Beatrix Potter books, all appear to be first or early editions, published by F. Warne & Co, mostly with damaged & taped spines, titles include Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929, The Pie and the Party Pan, Ginger & Pickles, The Roly-Poly Pudding, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin etc. Sold with five others Tom Kitten's Painting Book (5 of the 8 pages coloured), Peter Rabbit's Painting Book & three later books, 'The Tale of Beatrix Potter, a Biography' by Margaret Lane, 'The History of the Tale of Peter Rabbit' 1988 & a National Trust Pocket Book 'The Real World of Beatrix Potter' (mixed condition) (23)
Lot 424
Trade cards, Huntley & Palmers, two sets, Children at Leisure & Play (12 cards), all backs in blue, French, back with first word in third column 'Ginger Nuts', ref HUT-7-A (b) & Shakespearian Subjects (8 cards), all black backs in French, 'Glace', third word in sixth column 'Venice (six gouts)' (gd/vg) (20)
Lot 940
Aviation, a photograph album containing a collection of 25 large photos of Airfield Navigation Aids, early 1960's, colour & b/w, inc. transmitters, control towers, air traffic control etc, all neatly written up, sold with an illustrated postcard for the First UK Aerial Post, postmarked Windsor 1911 (gd)
Lot 508
Henry Bone, RA (British, 1755-1834) Portrait of Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste André Timothée d'Eon de Beaumont, called Le Chevalier d'Eon (1728-1810) signed and dated "H Bone 1793" lower left and inscribed with the sitter's name to the reverse watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold-plated frame 8.50 x 6.80cm (3 x 3in) Other Notes: Le Chevalier d'Eon was one of the most enigmatic figures of the late 18th century. Although known to posterity as a soldier, spy and writer, he most famously distinguished himself as a transvestite. One of the first reported instances of his cross-dressing was at a ball at Versailles where, according to his own account, both Madame Pompadour and Louis XV attempted to seduce him. Even though he dressed mostly as a man throughout his public career, he notably managed to infiltrate the court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia by presenting himself as a woman whilst working as a spy for the French King. After joining the King's secret service in 1755, he was sent on his first mission to Russia and briefly fought in the Seven Years' War. He was then posted to London in 1763 where he worked undercover as a spy for Louis XV. However, following his altercation with the French Ambassador, whom d'Eon sued for attempted murder, he fell out of the King's favour. Out of spite d'Eon published secret state documents in 1764, which stirred a great sensation, but also led to a libel suit. D'Eon was declared an outlaw and was found guilty by the High Court in London, barely managing to escape dressed as a woman. He was eventually paid off by Louis XV and went on to work as a spy, living in political exile in London. Inscribed "Monsieur / Le Chevalier d'Eon" verso. Slight staining left of the sitter's chest and top right, along the sitter's wig.
Lot 45
A rare and early 'nip't diamond waies' pedestal bowl and cover, decorated overall with a 'honeycomb' pattern, raised on a foliate pedestal 13 x 12.50cm (5 x 5in) Other Notes: The technique of "Nip't Diamond Waies" originated in Venice and was popular in the Netherlands for decorating bottles and flasks in the 17th century. The term was first used in 1677 by George Ravenscroft, who used the technique to decorate early British vessels of lead glass, and this method of ornament continued in England into the first half of the 18th century. The manufacturing process involved parallel ribs moulded on the surface of a blown glass and these were pinched or "nipt" into a diamond pattern before the vessel was inflated. Decoration using "Nip't Diamond Waies" was generally replaced by honeycomb moulding by the middle of the 18th century.
Lot 122
An 18ct gold necklace by contemporary jeweller Paul Preston, composed of spectacle set discs of yellow or white gold, varying sizes and of rough textured finish, joined by short lengths of small circular links with a larger central link and suspending from the front the largest disc, to an 'S' hook clasp; Birmingham hallmarks 1976 and with maker's 'PP' stamp, four further discs with crown and 750 punches, and another with a double chevron in a cushion outline assumed to be an early signature; length 64cm, weight 16.76g Paul Preston was born in 1943, trained as an architect (double first from Oxford Poly, now Oxford Brooks), but soon abandoned that career; and while supporting himself by diving for crayfish and scrap from wrecks off the Cornish coast, became a self-taught craftsman jeweller. He lived with his family in a former nudist camp in Pembrokeshire, and with the alter ego of the Red Mole, created jewellery in precious metals, sometimes alloys of his own invention, and gemstones: one-off, detailed and sometimes emotive pieces inspired by the natural world, the art of Breon O'Casey and craftsmanship of Bernard Leech. He stopped work in 1997 for some years, suffering from clinical depression, but has taken up his unique creative baton again in the last few years; he has exhibited at galleries at home and abroad and his jewellery is in the permanent collection of the V&A (a gold and ruby brooch dated 2007 depicting 'A Charm of Goldfinches'), and his work is currently available in a number of commercial art galleries from Edinburgh to St Ives in Cornwall, including Primavera in Cambridge.
Lot 418
John William Buxton Knight (British, 1843-1908) Hop pickers, Kent one signed lower left "John Buxton Knight" and the other signed lower left "John Buxton Knight '79" oi on canvas (a pair) 37 x 75cm (14 x 29in) Other Notes: John Buxton Knight was born in Sevenokas, Kent. In 1861 he first exhibited at the Royal Academy. He was essentially an open-air painter, constantly going on sketching tours in the most picturesque spots of England. He died at Dover on 2 January 1908. His work is in the Tate. Painting with buildings in the background is executed in oil on a coarse weave canvas support which is unlined. The other painting is also unlined and on a finer weave cabasv with an artist's supplier stamp for P. Shea. The paint layers on both wirks are thickly applied and appear to be in a good condition. The varnish layers are thick and have yellowed. The frames are in a good condition.
Lot 432
Continental School (first half of the 18th Century) A Hunting party with a rider carrying game oil on canvas 94 x 176cm (37 x 69in) Craquelure overall. Poor condition. Oil on canvas which has been lined. The paint layer has a history of flaking which appears to have been stabilised through lining. The texture is uneven and there are numerous scattered paint losses which have not been filled. There are extensive areas of overpaint across the surface. The varnish is even and saturating the paint layer. There is a layer of surface dirt and numerous dark accretions. The frame is in a good condition.
Lot 81
A miniature portrait brooch with sapphire and seed pearl mount together with an amethyst and seed pearl brooch, the first with a circular watercolour portrait of a Fragonard beauty with powdered hair and décolleté dress, in a closed back mount and frame with a seed pearl flower, leaves and graduated line of tiny seed pearls highlighted at intervals with three round cut sapphires, yellow precious metal stamped '750' for 18ct gold, integral safety chain, diameter 2.2cm; the second with an oval cut amethyst in a border of 2mm seed pearls, length 2.3cm (2)
Lot 74
A diamond and ruby Royal Yacht Squadron brooch together with a pair of RYS enamel cufflinks, the white gold brooch designed as a burgee flying free from the top of a mast, the white ground of the flag set with single cut diamonds, the red cross with calibré cut rubies, and at the centre an applied crown with red enamel detail; hallmarked 9ct white gold, Birmingham 1937, clasp with safety catch, length 3.0cm, cased; together with a pair of double-ended 9ct gold and enamel cufflinks, the oval slightly convex plaques with chain connections, and one plaque of each depicting in red and white enamel the burgee of the Royal Yacht Squadron, London hallmarks 1983, (2) Other Notes: The RYS was founded in 1815 as The Yacht Club - becoming The Royal Yacht Club when the Prince Regent, a member, became George IV in 1820, and finally The Royal Yacht Squadron by command of William IV in 1833. The club began organising yacht races as part of the Cowes Regatta in the 1820s, and soon introduced the now universal rule that 'port gives way to starboard' when the paths of two vessels cross. The RYS organised the original 1851 challenge race around the Isle of Wight which became known, after the first winning yacht, as the America's Cup (a token of friendly international competition, still competed for - but never yet won by Britain). The club remains an extremely active and internationally prestigious yachting organisation.
Lot 52
A Russian silver gilt and enamel egg pendant and another similar, the first featuring diaper panels with flowers and patterns in red, green, light and royal blue, white and cream enamel, suspensory loop with Russian 84 kokoshnik mark for Moscow; the second with leaf and swag decoration on a white enamel ground and set with white pastes and a red bead termination, stamped simply '84'; lengths with suspensory loops 3.1 and 4.1cm (2)
Lot 87
An opal stick pin together with a quantity of gentleman's requisites, the first with a 6.6mm opal bead (half-drilled) pin head, another of similar form with an oval pearl (not tested) pin head, and two more stick pins, one with an oval cut amethyst, the other with a red enamel heart for the Old Dominion Freight Line; together with three tie pin bar brooches, all stamped '9ct', two with single pearls (not tested) and the third set with a blue enamel shield; and also a set of six vintage mother-of-pearl removable buttons in a fitted circular case (qty)
Lot 85
Five pairs of variously coloured pearl earpendants, three set with diamonds, the first with a fixed hook with collet set round brilliant cut diamond above a drop-shaped pale grey pearl,18ct white gold with Sheffield hallmarks, length 2.3cm; the second of similar form with collet set round brilliants, but the pearls oval and white and the gold yellow, 18ct, Chester 2000, length 2.2cm; the third of 9ct white gold, London common control mark, with a post headed by a diamond set serpentine figure with articulated dark grey oval pearl drop, length 1.9cm; also a pair of pink pearl drops, each post headed by an oval loop suspending a capped round pearl, 9ct yellow gold, Sheffield 1997, length 2.1cm; and a pair of fixed hook 18ct white gold earrings with a drop shaped white pearl, length 2.4, Edinburgh hallmarks 2005 (5)
Lot 101
A pair of enamelled cufflinks by Benzie of Cowes set with 'Essex crystals' depicting RTYC burgees, each of the double-ended links with a circular reverse-carved and hand painted crystal depicting a Royal Thames Yacht Club burgee, being a triangular blue flag with white latin cross in the centre of which is a red crown, within a white enamel border with blue spots, chain connections, stamped '18ct' and 'Benzie, Cowes'; in a period gold tooled navy leather case by Benzie - 'The Yachtsmen's Jeweller' Other Notes: The RTYC, founded in 1775, and the oldest continuously operating yacht club in the world, is also known as the Cumberland Fleet after its first patron, and races are held at sea as well as on the Thames.
Lot 560
Alexander Max Koester (German, 1864-1932) Three Ducks on a River (Drei Enten) signed lower right "A Koester" oil on canvas 43 x 74cm (17 x 29in) Alexander Koester studied art under Carl Hoff and Claus Meyer in Karlsruhe. He initially worked as a portraitist but upon moving to Klausen, South Tyrol, he started painting directly from nature and discovered a subject which preoccupied him for the next 30 years - ducks. His first exhibition of ducks in Berlin in 1899 received positive reviews. He went on to rent a studio in Munich which gave him easier access to the Bavarian landscape during the summer months. His style became increasingly reminiscent of late Impressionism with reflecting surfaces and duck feathers shimmering in shadow and light. However, unlike his French contemporaries who might have reduced the ducks to a few dabs of paint, Koester gave them each individual character and an identity of their own. His work is widely collected and exhibited. Condition appears fine. Oil on canvas which is unlined. Painting and frame in a good condition.
Lot 132
An 18ct gold, diamond and pearl necklace together with two pairs of matched earstuds, the necklace formed by a chunky belcher link chain punctuated at the front by a ring with two sliding pendants each topped by a round brilliant cut diamond above a capped white or black 7mm pearl, stamped variously '750' and '18k' and with London import marks 1992, length 42cm, gross weight 25.54g; the first pair of earstuds with each post fronted by a hoop with a round brilliant cut diamond at the bottom above a stepped cap and an 8.5mm white pearl, 18ct gold, Sheffield import marks 1989, length 2.4cm; and a pair of 7.3mm black pearl earstuds (3)
Lot 58
Of yachting interest: a Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club brooch and two enamelled burgee stick pins, the first an enamelled brooch depicting the red burgee with a crown surmounting the Prince of Wales feathers, for the RN&SYC , clasp with safety catch, stamped 'Silver', length 3.4cm; together with a 9ct gold stick pin for the Royal Yacht Squadron, as a white burgee with red St George's cross and crown centre, Birmingham hallmarks 1984, and another similar enamel stick pin with an unidentified burgee in royal blue with shield of St George with crown surmount (3)
Lot 172
A mystery set sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as a long oval of mystery set calibré cut sapphires in a scallop edge border of round brilliant cut diamonds, unmarked yellow precious metal, clasp with safety catch, length 2.8cm, cased Other Notes: The setting of gems without visible support or metalwork - the 'serti mystérieux' - was a technique developed by several companies in the early 20th century, patents being taken out by Chaumet in 1904, and in 1933 by both Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels - the latter company coining the term 'mystery set'. It involves reciprocating grooves and ridges in the girdles of flat-edged (usually square cut) stones so that they interlock , in much the same way as those children's puzzles with a frame within which movable squares must be slid around one space at a time to make a picture. The technique is difficult and expensive, so tends to be used only for valuable stones suiting especially sapphires and rubies - emeralds being too brittle and diamonds too hard. At first only flat settings were attempted, but Van Cleef & Arpels patented a method of setting curved pieces (such as this brooch) in 1938. Despite the popularity of platinum at that period, the precious metal used most often for the trellis backing and setting is 18ct gold, being more malleable and with a lower melting point . Mystery set jewels were at their zenith in the mid years of the last century, but are still being produced, and still most closely associated with Van Cleef & Arpels.
Lot 117
A collection of 18ct gold jewellery, the first a pair of hinged broad but small diameter hoop earstuds, London hallmarks 2004, diameter 1.2cm, 5.78g; the second a pair of mesh ribbon earpendants with a double line of discs within a a finer beaded border, Italian assay marks, length 4.3cm, 6.17g; the third a chain necklace strung with free-flowing spherical beads, stamped on clasp '750' but beads test for 14ct gold, length 45cm, weight 18.65g (3)
Lot 82
Two gold lion surmounted hardstone fob ornaments, another, and a chain necklace, the first a swivelling three sided pale yellow citrine with a half-hoop cast and engraved foliate mount with striding lion atop, 9ct gold with Chester hallmark 1924, suspended from an unmarked yellow precious metal fancy link chain necklace; the second with a round swivelling collet set with a bloodstone back to back with a cornelian, again surmounted by a lion, also 9ct gold, with Birmingham hallmarks 1918; the third a cushion cut amethyst, collet set to a fixed arched surmount, currently suspended from a a buckled and mounted black ribbon with short chain and lobster clasp, all parts stamped '9ct' (3)
Lot 463
The Reverend Calvert Richard Jones (British, 1802-1877) Studies of men working and talking and marine subjects with sailing ships, all dated July and August 1849 pencil with annotations nine (9) 17 x 24cm (7 x 9in) Calvert Richard Jones was a Welsh mathematician and painter, best known for his seascapes. He came from a wealthy Swansea family and was educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford, and was Rector of Loughor. He was a friend of both John Dillwyn Llewelyn and Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot, and thus moved in the same circles as Henry Fox Talbot. Jones is credited with having taken the first photograph in Wales, a daguerrotype of Margam Castle, in 1841. All unframed and condition appears fine.
Lot 525
A good first quarter of the 19th century floor standing regulator. Signed Edward Smith**, Dublin*. Arched canopy over glazed door with box plinth base. All veneered in figured mahogany with reeded canted corners. Silvered circular dial with five minute indication, subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary hours dial with Roman numerals. 8 day single train movement with deadbeat escapement and six spoke wheels. Shaped plates united by six substantial pillars, pivots with fixed endcaps. Mercury jar pendulum and brass weights. Height 234 cm (7ft 8in). *See clocks and watches proviso. *Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, pg 718, Edward Smith Dublin, 1824. **Edward Smith worked as a clock manufacturer and brass founder located at 34 Jervis Street in Dublin. Active 1801-1858. In 1801 he was appointed clock manufacturer and timepiece to the GPO (General Post Office). (From the archives of the National Museum of Ireland). Condition report: Overall good condition. However the gut needs replacing, there are some scratches to the silvering of the dial, a crack to the bottom of the base plinth and one small piece of wood is missing from the back of the canopy.
Lot 190
An important archaeological Roman intaglio set necklace. 27 Roman hardstone intaglios, mainly of the 1st century CE, set in a later 19th century yellow gold necklace. The rub over “Roman” style settings with gold jump ring separators between each, tongue snap fastener, approx. 42cm long, containing from left to right the following intaglios (see image); Amethyst – Bird on branch and star (Henig, Britain 671)Cornelian – LionGreen Chrome Chalcedony - Palm with two cornucopiaeBanded Agate – Cow (second half of 1st century BCE, Augustan )Cornelian – CowAmethyst – CowCornelian – Pair of Cows within borderCornelian – Cow beneath a tree (Cf. Maaskant-Kleibrink, Hague, no.559)Banded Agate – A palm, a horn of plenty and a globe (representing world rule) (second half of 1st century BCE, Augustan ) (cf Henig and MacGregor, Ashmolean 11.27)Cornelian – Dolphin and a palm of victoryBanded Agate – Dioscuri, the two heavenly twins of Greek mythology with their horses (Maaskant-Kleibrink, Hague, no.824)Cornelian – Charioteer with large 2 horse chariot (biga), initialled AV (presumably part of the name of the owner) (Henig, Britain nos 516-518)Sardonyx truncated cone - Bird perched on globe; the bird is pecking from a cornucopiaCornelian – Sphinx (the emblem adopted by Augustus for his first seal) (cf Sena Chiesa, Aquileia 1224); (Henig, Britain no.654; Maaskant-Kleibrink, Hague, no.531)Amethyst – A satyr, part of the entourage of Dionysus (thiasos)Sardonyx, truncated cone – CupidCornelian – Two horses, one with riderBanded Agate – A Boar (second half of 1st century BCE, Augustan ) (cf Sena Chiesa, Aquileia 1092)Cornelian – LionSard – Pegasus [I think this might alternatively be a lion griffin. . The head was not totally clear to me as being equine]Cornelian – Hand holding corn and poppy head cf (Sena Chiesa, Aquileia nos 1454-1456)Nicolo (blue onyx) – Dolphin (cf Sena Chiesa, Aquileia 1404)Cornelian – Goat nibbling on ear of cornCornelian – Cow beneath a treeCornelian – A hound chasing a hare (cf Henig and MacGregor, Ashmolean 9.50)Green Chrome Chalcedony – Goat with a corn ear (symbol of prosperity)Cornelian – 4 corn ears (symbol of prosperity) (cf Sena Chiesa, Aquileia 1410) Please note the 27 intaglios above have been authenticated as 1st century Roman, they are consistent as having been found and probably acquired from Italy prior to having been set in the necklace.and were clearly selected to portray animals and plants. Identifications by Dr. Martin Henig of the Institute of Archaeology, Oxford. Sena Chiesa, Aquileia. G. Sena Chiesa, Gemme del Museo Nazionale di Aquileia(Aquileia 1966)Henig,Britain M. Henig, A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites (BAR 8., Oxford1974, 1978 and 2007 editions)Henig and MacGregor,Ashmolean M.Henig and A.MacGregor, Catalogue of the Engraved Gems and Finger-rings in the Ashmolean Museum.II.Roman (Beazley Archive and Archaeopress,Oxford 2004) Intaglios ranging in size, smallest being 7mm x 6mm and largest (centre stone) 15mm x 12mm.
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