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Lot 194
A pair of George IV silver two handled wine coolers, by Matthew Boulton Plate & Co., Soho, Birmingham 1824, each of half fluted campana form on a knopped pedestal circular foot with shell leaf and gadroon borders, with leaf capped reeded loop handles and old sheffield plate liners, and engraved with a coat of arms and crest, 14.75 cm high, 145oz weighable silver (6) The arms are probably those of Crow of Suffolk and an unrecorded crest. Matthew Boulton was an enterprising businessman. When he inherited his father’s buckle and button business, he decided to expand and, in 1765, the Soho Manufactory was built at a cost of £10,000. In addition to manufacturing Old Sheffield Plate and silverware, he began to produce ormolu, often combining this with Blue John. He was instrumental in the Birmingham assay office being set up in 1773. Until then he had to send silver to be assayed at Chester, some 75 miles away, often resulting in items reappearing at his factory damaged. He was the first to register his mark in Birmingham with John Fothergill, his first business partner. Fothergill had good business connections and helped expand the business abroad and at home. They competed with the London retailers by going directly to the client and undercutting them on price. Some of the designs came from James Wyatt in both silver and Old Sheffield plate. Boulton also was friends with Josiah Wedgwood, together they would go ‘curiosity hunting’ in London, visiting patrons’ collections of classical objects. Such was the success of his business, that at one stage Boulton claimed to employ over 1000 workers and attracted visitors from home and abroad, who would take refreshments after their tour and contribute to the Soho Insurance Society. Boulton established this in 1792 to provide sickness benefits for his workers. In 1775 he set up a partnership with James Watt, the Scottish engineer, and developed the steam engine under patent. He also promoted to partnership the engineer, William Murdock, whose experiments with gas lighting led to the Soho factory being illuminated in 1802. He was interested in natural philosophy and had a telescope mounted on the roof of his home, Soho House. He was the cofounder of the Lunar Society in 1766 and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society. Matthew Boulton died in 1809 and the business was continued by the next generation.
Lot 268
Edward Medal (Mines), in silver, 1st Class, Edward VII issue, with bar, and miniature, issued to John Henry Thorne, in original fitted case, together with four photographs of Thorne, one showing ‘The Permanent Rescue Corps’ (Mr J.H. Thorne, Superintendent) with a label to the reverse and a postcard, showing rescuers outside a mine This medal is made even more rare by the fact that John Henry Thorne is only the second person to have received it twice, firstly at the Hamstead Colliery Disaster on 4 March 1908, and secondly at Wellington Colliery on 11 May 1910. The Edward Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant on 13 July 1907 to recognise acts of bravery by miners and quarrymen in endangering their lives to rescue their fellow workers. The original Royal Warrant was amended by a further Royal Warrant on 1 December 1909 to encompass acts of bravery by all industrial workers in factory accidents and disasters, creating two versions of the Edward Medal: Mines and Industry. Unlike other awards, the cost of the medal was borne by a fund that was created by a group of philanthropists led by a leading mine owner called A. Hewlett. The Hamstead Colliery Disaster extracts from The London Gazette 28th July 1908: ‘On the 4th March, 1908, a fire broke out at the Hemstead (sic) Colliery; 24 miners were entombed. The above named miners (together with John Welsby, who succumbed) descended the mine at various times at great personal risk to rescue the miners. They were provided with oxygen apparatus, but were unable to effect their object. His Majesty has been graciously pleased to allow the widow of John Welsby to receive the Medal which would have been granted to her husband.’ Wellington Pit Accident, extracts from The London Gazette 22nd July 1910: ‘On the 11th May, 1910, a terrible fire occurred in the Wellington Pit, Whitehaven, at a point about 4,500 yards from the shafts. Various rescue parties, with great courage and self-devotion and at considerable risk, descended the mine and endeavoured to extinguish the fire and penetrate to the persons in the workings beyond the same. Thorne and Littlewood, fitted with breathing apparatus, reached within a distance of 150 yards of the fire, but were driven back by the great heat and effusion of gases. The others got to within about 300 yards of the fire, working in the smoke backing from the fire. It was found impossible to penetrate to the scene of the fire or to rescue any of the entombed miners. Had an explosion occurred a by no means unlikely eventuality, seeing that the mine is a very gassy one they would undoubtedly all have been killed. Special gallantry was shown by John Henry Thorne, to whom the Edward Medal of the First Class has already been awarded, and by James Littlewood.’ The Miners’ Accidents (Rescue and Aid) Act of 1910, and a subsequent 1911 Report of the Departmental Committee on the Organisation of Rescue and Aid in the Case of Accidents in Mines, recommended the number of rescue brigades to be kept in each mine according to the number of miners employed, size of brigades, knowledge and training, and equipment. Specialist safety equipment was used by pit rescue teams, such as breathing apparatus, stretchers, helmets, and ambulances.
Lot 350
1978 MG Midget 1500 Convertible Registration Number: HWL 366S Chassis Number: GAN6191055 Engine Number: 43409 (from document) First registered on 1 February 1978,this Midget 1500 is finished in primrose yellow with black vinyl seats and black carpets. The car rolls on silver-painted wire wheels and a fibreglass hard top is fitted. The car could be demonstrated to run and engage all gears on our recent inspection. The car should be considered a restoration project and we advise that buyers satisfy themselves as to the condition of the car prior to bidding. An HPI check reveals that the car was recorded on the Condition Alert (VCAR) register as being the subject of an insurance loss payment in 1996.
Lot 351
1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Registration Number: YNK 417N Chassis Number: 1142701128 Engine Number: AR110501 With just one owner from new and with 43,000 miles recorded, this ‘time-warp’ 1300cc Beetle saloon remains highly original throughout. Supplied new by Bishops Stortford dealers, LJ Sheppard Ltd, YNK 417N was first registered on the 2 August 1974. A 1300cc Beetle saloon, it is finished in Atlas White with black vinyl seats and black carpets. The car rolls on silver-painted steel wheels and retains what are possibly its original 5.60x15 crossply tyres. Cosmetically, the car appears to be extremely original throughout, and generally the overall finish is best described as ‘fair’. Starting impressively easily on our recent inspection, the car sounded very healthy, however, we would advise that potential purchasers inspect the vehicle fully prior to bidding, and we would also recommend that the minimum of a full service and inspection of all parts is carried out due to a period of inactivity and storage. The car is not presently MOT tested or taxed. Paperwork viewed at the time of our inspection included the original Warranty Voucher, Instruction Manual and Service Record booklet.
Lot 185
A GROUP OF CHINESE OBJECTS, comprising two watercolours on silk depicting women in a landscape; a small blanc de chine porcelain Guanyin; Song dynasty libation cup; two small enamel painted porcelain bowls; a hardstone carving of a dragon’s head; and an agate carving. (6). First 21.5cm by 19cm
Lot 374
A GROUP OF LATE 18th/EARLY 19th CENTURY SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS, comprising a gentleman in a cravat, reverse painted on glass, in an ebonised frame; a gentleman in a powdered wig (foxing) in an ebonised frame; a boy in an ebonised frame; a gentleman in a top hat in a gilt metal frame; and a child also in a gilt-metal frame. (5). First overall 13cm by 11cm
Lot 429
JULIAN DYSON (1936-2003), THE DOG WALKER, signed and dated lower left 9/85, oil on canvas, unframed. 82cm by 112cm. Note: Dyson was born in St Mawes, Cornwall. He was entirely self taught, having his first solo show in 1972, followed by many others. He was elected an Associate of the Newlyn School of Artists in 1987, becoming a full member in 1991. He was elected president of the famous ‘group of twelve’ in 1996. He was also a talented sculptor and his work is found in private collections worldwide.
Lot 102
ENGLAND Italian magazine L`Illustrazione Italiana dated 21 May 1933, covering the first International between Italy v England in a Friendly played in Rome on 13 May 1933. Includes reports, pictures, team line-ups and squad pictures. Front page includes a picture of Mussolini at the Inauguration of the new Mussolini Stadium. Good
Lot 113
1958 INTER CITIES FAIRS CUP Barcelona v London XI second leg played at the Nou Camp on 01 May 1958. The Barcelona Football Club weekly magazine "Dicen" dated 03 May, includes full team line-ups for the match and reports. Sold together with the official club weekly magazine "Barca" with full coverage of the first leg dated 07 Mar. Good
Lot 117
1961 EUROPEAN CUP FINAL Benfica v Barcelona, the Portuguese magazine "O Secolo Illustrado" dated June 1961, front page show Benfica players and manager outside the aircraft upon landing back in Lisbon with the European Trophy. Inside celebrates Benfica`s first victory in a European Cup Final with pictures and write-ups. Good
Lot 120
1961 INTERCONTINENTAL CUP Benfica v Penarol, Benfica Ilustrado edition dated Sept 1961 previewing the first leg played at Benfica on 04 Sept. This issue is regarded as the programme for the match. Front page has Penarol and Benfica team groups and inside are full team line-ups for the game. Good
Lot 196
1923 CUP FINAL TICKET Ticket for the 1923 Cup Final, first Final at Wembley, tickets were only issued for the seats for this Final and this resulted in almost 200,000 people turning up and hoping to pay on the gate. Every Cup Final since has been all-ticket. This ticket for the North Stand seats has a very small scuff, almost insignificant and is otherwise in good condition.
Lot 201
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL BOOK The first four volumes of the Scottish Football Book, all complete with dust covers which do have a few tears and occasional stains. The covers are in fair condition whilst the books themselves are in generally good condition although the 57-58 edition has slight staining on the last page which is a blank page. Commences 55-56 season and includes 56/7, 57/8 and 58/9. Fair-generally good
Lot 523
MAN UTD / MUNICH Programme and ticket for Manchester United v Sheffield Wednesday, 19/2/58, FA Cup, the first United match after the Munich Air Disaster. United went on to reach Wembley starting with this emphatic 3-0 victory over Wednesday as a wave of emotion drove United forward. The ticket is dated for the original date15/2/58 and is , as usual, in half as the other half was given up on admittance ( Ground ticket). The programme does not have the token and the teams have been entered neatly.Other than this the programme is generally good. As
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