SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965) "The Second World War", six volumes by Winston S. Churchill, each volume signed and inscribed to Miss Mabel Johnson, O.B.E. Miss Mabel Johnson worked for the British Red Cross alongside Lady Spencer Churchill organising Russian food convoys during World War II, and became friends. As a result of this Lady Spencer Churchill gave Mabel Johnson this set of books. Included with this lot is a photograph of Miss M. Johnson beside Lady Churchill talking to a Russian Diplomat in 1943, an oil portrait of Miss M. Johnson, in a glazed frame, Miss Johnson's OBE and miniature First World War medals, and various newspaper cuttings. The Times, Monday June 27th 1955. Lady Churchill writes: "Miss Mabel Johnson, OBE, worked for the British Red Cross Society in both great wars. In the years between she was a member of the Conservative Central Office and held the post of Constituency Organiser and afterwards District Agent for the North and North West of England. She was well-known and well-loved by all who had to do with her in this work. In the First World War she was a member of a Red Cross Ambulance Unit, one of the women who replaced the men drivers in the lines of communication and were known for their energy and fearlessness. Miss Johnson returned to the Red Cross and the Order of St. John in the early days of World War Two; there she distinguished herself as a first class organiser, notably as secretary to the Central Hospital Supply Service and later in the War as Director of Civilian Relief. But it is of Miss Johnson's work for Russia that I can write with personal knowledge. In 1941 she became secretary of the Red Cross Aid to Russia Fund and in 1944 she went to Russia to establish Red Cross contacts. Her visit was a solid achievement and the next year we went to Russia together as guests of the Soviet Government. During the years 1941-1948 links were forged and strengthened between the two societies, largely by Miss Johnson's capacity, her training, her knowledge, and her lovable nature; these links have, alas, been frozen by the 'Cold War', but perhaps the seed industriously sowed and fostered may be alive, though buried, and may bear fruit some day. Miss Johnson was an officer of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. She also held two Russian declarations, the medal of the Red Banner of Labour and Distinguished Service Badge of the Russian Red Cross and Red Crescent." Provenance: Miss Mabel Johnson was the vendor's Aunt.
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Attributed to Walter Sickert (1860-1942) - Pencil and watercolour studies - In Hyde Park, London, being seven female head and shoulder portraits, signed in pencil, 7cm x 14cm, framed together with one other framed pair of studies - being a half length portrait of a lady, 9cm x 5.5cm and a full length rear portrait of a lady, 6cm x 3.5cm, the first signed in pencil, the reverse annotated 'Bought at Bonhams 3rd March 1976 lot 129 being part of the collection of the late Russell S Reeve from Sickert's sketch book done between 1878 and 1880 before he enrolled at the Slade', Condition: Minor foxing - ** General condition consistent with age
David Roberts (1796-1864) - Collection of colour tinted lithographic plates from The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia comprising: three half plate - Entrance To The Tombs Of The Kings Jerusalem, Temple Of Dandour Nubia and Sanctuary Of The Temple Of Aboo Simbel and three full plate - Citadel Of Jerusalem, Chapel Of The Annunciation Nazareth and The Title Page of Volume One showing Entrance To The Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem. All unframed, the first two with text Condition: ** General condition consistent with age
Two late 18th/early 19th Century English earthenware figural whistles, the first of Pratt type and formed as a clergyman wearing a blue coat, 6cm high, the second having a tortoiseshell glaze and formed as a bird, 3cm high Condition: Glaze losses across the surface and the figure's feet are clearly chipped away as visible in the image, the bird with large glaze flake to one side and further losses around the head and mouth piece - ** General condition consistent with age
Two Japanese cloisonnÚ bowls, the first of deep flared form, the interior with stylised foliate decoration on a blue ground, the exterior with bands of stylised foliage, 23cm diameter, the second of shallow form, the interior decorated with three reserve panels with birds, animals and stylised foliage on a pale blue ground, 24cm diameter Condition: Taller bowl has numerous losses around the rim that have been poorly restored, the other bowl has signs of restoration to the well in a couple of points, the largest measuring approximately 12mm in diameter, the outer edge beneath the rim has a large flake approximately 20mm in diameter missing and the base beneath the foot rim has been poorly overpainted - ** General condition consistent with age
Beatrix Potter - The Roly Poly Pudding, first edition, first printing, published by Frederick Warne 1908, title page with date and 'all rights reserved' in brackets below, original maroon cloth with paper illustration on front board, together with The Tale Of Little Pig Robinson, first edition, second printing, published by Frederick Warne 1930, original blue cloth with front cover lettered in gilt and dark brown, original dust cover Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
A.A. Milne - Winnie The Pooh, first edition, first impression, published by Methuen & Co Ltd 1926, original green cloth, titled to spine, pictorial decoration, top edge of pages gilt and with map endpapers, pictorial dust jacket with '117th Thousand' to back flap Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
A.A. Milne - The House At Pooh Corner, first edition, first impression, published by Methuen & Co Ltd 1928, original pink cloth, titled to spine and pictorial front board, top edge of pages gilt, illustrated endpapers, with dust jacket Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
A.A. Milne - Now We Are Six, first edition, first impression, published by Methuen & Co Ltd 1927, original red cloth, titled to spine, pictorial decoration, top edge of pages gilt and with pictorial pink end papers, lacks dust jacket together with another copy, 8th edition 1934, When We Were Very Young, 11th edition 1925 and The House At Pooh Corner, 8th edition 1936 Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
An ivory and white metal folding ruler by the makers J. Rabone & Sons, consisting of four folding ivory sections with white metal hinges and mounts, along with a silver Buren Grand Prix crown wind pocket watch, the white enamel dial having hourly Roman numeral markers with minute track border and subsidiary dial to 6 o'clock, hallmarked to inner case Birmingham 1957, reverse case having machined engraving surrounding a scroll border cartouche, engraved to inner case 'Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd Presented to L. A. Farren 20 years service 1958', in original fitted box with Staybrite watch chain, a 9ct rose gold cased manual wind wrist watch, the cream tone dial having hourly Arabic numeral markers with minute track border, hallmarked to inner case Edinburgh 1980, on a black strap, a 9ct yellow gold cased manual wind wrist watch, the white enamel dial having hourly Arabic numeral markers with decorative gold tone foliage detail border, hallmarked with London import mark, on a yellow metal elasticated bracelet strap (A/F), a white metal cased manual wind wrist watch with yellow metal elasticated bracelet strap (A/F), a First World War commemorative medal, two yellow metal collar studs, an oval brooch, a hair clip, a white metal plane model, a replica yellow metal coin, six silver threepence coins, a 1920 dine, a brass half guinea gaming token, and various other coins.
Three late 18th/early 19th century Chinese blue and white plates, two decorated with floral sprays the other a willow pattern type scene. Each diameter 23 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: All three plates are in first class condition with no damage, no repairs, no cracks and no restoration
A George III style mahogany breakfront bookcase, hand carved, with swans neck pediment, egg and dart and dentil frieze above a series of glazed doors with wooden astragals enclosing adjustable shelves, the base fitted with a series of drawers and cupboards and raised on a plinth base. Width 96 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This bookcase is in first class condition. The cornice is in very good order and is hand carved. All of the five doors shut smoothly and lock. We have the keys. There is no damage to the glass and all glass shelves are present. The sides of the piece are in very good order as are all of the drawer and cupboard fronts. The piece could be used or resold in its current condition without the need for any work.
A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white ginger jars, each decorated with dragons, lidded and bearing character marks to base. Height 21 cm, diameter approximately 18 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: One jar is in perfect condition with no damage, no repair and no restoration to either the lid or base. The base of the second jar is in first class condition with no damage, no repair and no restoration. The lid however has been broken and repaired. This should be clear from our image.
A Regency/William IV rosewood Canterbury, three divisions, with turned supports between, with frieze drawer and raised on turned lobed legs terminating in castors. Width 24 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This Canterbury is in first class condition. There is no damage, no repairs and no restoration. The piece could be used or resold in its current condition without the need for any work. It has a good original colour and patination.
A William IV mahogany chiffonier, with carved back and shelf with scroll supports above the base fitted with a single drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors flanked by inverted tapering pilasters and raised on a plinth base. Width 38.5 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: First class condition. Very good quality with no significant damage, no repairs and no restoration. The only minor issue we can see is a very tiny veneer loss to the left hand corner of the right hand pilaster. This would easily sort.
A walnut Queen Anne style extending dining table, with three leaves, carved edge, recessed frieze and raised on cabriole legs with gilt painted shell and bellflower ornament and with claw and ball feet. Length extended 106 ins, width 47 ins. CONDITION REPORT: The length excluding the two removable leaves is 65 ins. The table would not further dismantle for transport unfortunately. The condition is generally first class and the table could be used or resold in its current condition without the need for any repairs or restoration. It really is in very good order with only very minor blemishes that one might expect from a table of this age.
A late Victorian inlaid rosewood cylinder bureau bookcase, with swans neck pediment above a moulded cornice and pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base fitted with a cylinder bureau with gilt tooled leather writing surface and with frieze drawers, pair of cupboards and open aperture and all raised on tapered legs of square section terminating in spade feet. Width 42 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This bookcase is in first class condition and could be used or resold without the need for any repairs or restoration. The pediment is in good order as is the cornice. The glazed doors are in good condition and are not warped. The cylinder operates as it should and there are no scuffs or marks to the roll. The interior is in good condition as is the leather writing surface. The drawer fronts are in good order as are the cupboards and kneehole recess. All of the marquetry is in good condition. The sides and back are also in good order. The piece is really in extremely good condition.
A William & Mary walnut veneered chest on stand, with moulded cornice above three short and three long drawers, the base fitted with three drawers all with original brass drop handles, backplates and escutcheons, the legs and stretchers restored. Width 42 ins, height 64 ins, depth 24 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This lot is in first class condition and could be used or resold without the need for any repair or restoration. The upper section is generally all original including the brass drop handles and lock escutcheons. The sides and back are in very good order. The base is in extremely good order with original handles to the drawers. The turned legs, low stretchers and bun feet are replacements and some of the cockbeading around the front apron has been replaced.
A George III oak longcase clock, by Hariman of Workington, with 12 inch dial with globe/ball moon, wheatear engraving and centre sweep date (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This clock case, face and movement are not a marriage. The case, movement and dial have always been together. The case is in first class condition with no damage. The doors are not warped and the base and bracket feet are in good order. The movement looks to have been recently cleaned as does the dial. The clock is currently ticking and seems to be operating as it should. It could be either used or resold in its current condition without the need for any repair of restoration.
A 9 ct gold foliate engraved bangle, with safety chain, 20.6 grams (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The bangle is in extremely good condition. It is foliate engraved and has a full set of British hallmarks and a patent number 1167637, maker B Limited, Sheffield 1978. First class condition, no damage, no repairs and no restoration.
A garniture of three lidded vessels, with plated mounts, Imari colours. Height of pair 5.5 ins. CONDITION REPORT: The odd vase out has very little gilding left but is in generally good order having one minor chip to the bottom approximately 1 mm x 2 mm. The first vase with lid has rubbed gilding and has a chip to the bottom 10 mm x 7 mm. The other has rubbed gilding and a chip to the base approximately 7 mm x 4 mm. There is a possibility that these vases may have had tall stems at some point and been reduced in height. If you lift the metal liners out there is chipping all around the top where something has been smoothed/taken away?
An Indian three-in-one ring, the main ring with two rows of diamonds, approximately .55 carats, with three separate centre rings of sapphires, rubies and emeralds (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: This ring is in first class condition. There is no damage. All the stones are tight in their mounts. The shanks are not worn.
A collection of eight early 19th century blue and white plates, three decorated with an Oriental figure with umbrella in landscape. Diameters approximately 10 ins (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The first pagoda plate has a number of chips to the rim the largest being approximately 7 mm x 7mm. Plate no 2 has chips to rim again. Plate 3 has chips to the rim and a hairline crack approximately 2.5 cm in length. Plate 4 has chips to the rim. Plate 5 again has chips to the rim and a hairline crack which runs from the outside edge towards the centre then splits into another three or four branches. The first of the pagoda and figure plates has chips to the rim and the rim of the underside The larger of the chips to the rim measuring approximately 12 mm x 6 mm. The second one has chips to the rim one of which is an old repair and has been crudely restored and measures approximately 13 mm x 4 mm. The last plate has chips to the rim but has also been broken in half and re-glued. There is also another hairline crack running from the outside edge inwards.
A Continental porcelain figure, seated female, and a porcelain figure group. Heights respectively 6 ins and 6.5 ins. CONDITION REPORT: The seated figure has damage to the epaulettes to both shoulders. There are losses on both sides. There are small losses to the rose. The remainder of the figure is in good order and we can see no evidence of any restoration. The figure group has very minor losses. The first finger of the left hand of the lady is missing. There are also some minor losses to the floral encrustations on the base but other than this we can see no other serious imperfections.
A Coalport Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary vase and cover, Limited Edition 60/200, handpainted by M. Cooke, height 9.5ins, and a similar Coalport fruit bowl, 113/500, diameter 10 ins. CONDITION REPORT: Neither of these items come with their box or certificate. They are however both in first class condition with no damage, no repairs and no restoration.
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