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Lot 157
Set of Underwood & Underwood Stereo Cards "The Elliptic Integral through the Stereoscope". Mathematical problems by Greenhill & Dewer (25 cards out of 25) with descriptive booklet (condition 5). Also a set of 25 stereo cards "Solid Geometry" by Langley, with descriptive booklet (condition 5), plus another set the same, no booklet.
Lot 626
Pupil's Copy Book, 1865. A small qto. Hb. Qtr.bound note book with marbled boards used by one John Brabbins. The book is devoted to 'Mensuration or Practical Geometry' and features elegant manuscript notes together with hand-drawn geometrical diagrams ( some coloured ), examples of how Arithmetical calculations are worked and set problems are approached. CONDITION REPORT: Vg
Lot 616
Pupil's Copy Book, 1825. A small qto. Hb. Qtr.bound note book with marbled boards used by one John Brabbins. The book is devoted to 'Mensuration or Practical Geometry' and features elegant manuscript notes together with hand-drawn geometrical diagrams, examples of how Arithmetical calculations are worked and set problems are approached. CONDITION REPORT: Vg. Inspection recommended.
Lot 73
1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible PLEASE NOTE: The cherished registration number visible in the photos - '7R' - does not form part of the sale. However, it is available to purchase by separate negotiation.PLEASE NOTE: This lot possesses a MOT certificate valid until 24th November 2017. - One owner from new and less than 11,000 recorded milesRolls-Royce registered the Corniche name in the 1930s and apparently assigned it to a prototype based on the Bentley MKV, but the model was never progressed due to the onset of World War Two. The moniker was finally first employed in 1971 on the Coupe and Convertible versions of the Silver Shadow. In common with the Shadow, the newcomer was penned by in-house designer John Polwhele Blatchley and the underbody and floorpan crafted by Pressed Steel Fisher. Initial assembly (including alloy bonnet, bootlid and doors) was thereafter entrusted to Mulliner Park Ward of Willesden, London - by then a wholly-owned division of Rolls-Royce. At this stage the cars were transported to the main factory in Crewe for the installation of the running gear before returning to London for the trimming, painting and finishing. Power was provided by the company's venerable 6.75-litre V8, whose origins could be traced back to the 1950s. This was mated to a GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. Suspension was independent by coil springs all round, augmented by a Citroen-originated hydraulic self-levelling system. Braking was by discs, with ventilated units being phased in for 1972. Introduced some five years later, the Series II version of the Corniche gained the same rack and pinion steering and improved front suspension geometry as its Silver Shadow II sibling. Further improved in 1979 / 1980, the coachbuilt cars adopted mineral oil for their hydraulic systems and a modified rear suspension set-up that presaged the one that the Silver Spirit would later adopt. The vast majority of the 2,006 Series II Corniche Convertibles sold between 1977 and 1987 were to left-hand drive specification.Offered for sale with clear title by order of the High Court, this particular example has formed part of an extensive London-based private collection since it was first UK registered on 4th January 1982. Finished in Caf£ au Lait over Ivory with Sandalwood leather upholstery and a Fawn hood, the Rolls-Royce's chassis number - DRH0050699 - is consistent with a 1980 build date. An HPi check reveals that (a) the Corniche Convertible has had no former keepers and (b) it is not recorded on their stolen, finance, security watch or insurance write off databases. While a UK Government Vehicle MOT History search shows that the four-seater soft-top has seemingly covered less than 1,000 miles over the past decade. MOT tested on 31st May 2006 at an indicated 9,737 miles, its odometer has yet to read 10,600 miles. The overall condition of the Rolls-Royce is consistent with a low mileage vehicle and given the minimal distances covered by its stablemates, we feel there is a good chance that this very stylish Corniche Convertible has covered less than 11,000 miles from new. Offered for sale with sundry old MOTs and service records dating back to 2000 (8,244 miles) and 2002 (8,438 miles) respectively, chassis number DRH0050699 comes with its original handbook, guarantee letter. It is hoped that this apparently very low mileage, one owner motor car will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. PLEASE NOTE: The cherished registration number visible in the photos - '7R' - does not form part of the sale. However, it is available to purchase by separate negotiation.
Lot 183
A shagreen cased vintage geometry set, an ivory hydrometer 'Gammage Late Dicas Patented Liverpool', a white metal spectacles case, a plated travelling egg cup and a white metal cigarette case with geometric inlaid top, inscribed to the interior '22nd.3.40'. CONDITION REPORT The Hydrometer rule is discoloured and has general wear and tear commensurate with age. No inscribed symbols/initials. Ivory sector has no visible maker's marks. Possibly lacking metal hinge. Some discolouration, chipping and cracking to this piece.
Lot 34
Miscellaneous Items, including a vintage Goodyear and Semperit tyre table ashtrays, together with a Faber-Castell Ultra S Geometry Set, vintage Milward Courier gentleman's automatic razor, wood working tool, camera scope with camerascopic views, collection of coloured stereoscopic Army Club cigarette cards, ebony letter openers and an album of first day covers.
Lot 928
'Edwards Geometrical Planes and Solids': 19th century educational carved wooden geometry instructional set - various, three-dimensional shapes, housed in original case with label and contents listing to reverse of sliding lid, together with an 18th century handmade chart, signed - Thomas Richardson Junior 1787, titled - 'The Rotarium'
Lot 1770
A rare yellow diamond, enamel and yellow gold ring, last quarter 17th century The cushion-shaped old brilliant-cut yellow diamond weighs 3.16 carats and is set within the raised box bezel with engrailed edges above arcading filled with stylised acanthus enamelled white with black details, each shoulder chased with an auricular scroll, formerly enamelled, to the plain hoop, the interior of the plain closed back setting lined with black pitch to heighten the golden tint of the stone. Probably English. Accompanied by report number 2175692368 dated 21st June 2016 from GIA, New York stating that the round-cornered square modified brilliant cut diamond weighs 3.16cts, is a natural, even fancy deep brownish yellow colour with SI2 clarity with strong yellow fluorescence. COMMENTARY BY DIANA SCARISBRICK This fine and rare ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond marks a milestone in gemmological history, resulting from the discovery of the laws of refraction and analytical geometry during the second half of the seventeenth century. Until 1664, when the earliest brilliant-cut diamond, the Wittelsbach, is recorded, diamonds were cut as either point, table or rose-cuts№. This new multi-faceted technique of cutting released so much more fire and light that Robert de Berquen, in Les Merveilles des Indes Orientales (Paris 1669), compared it with "the sun, shining out amongst all other stones". At the same time, the supply of Golconda diamonds from India increased substantially, encouraged principally by the desire of Louis XIV to make his court at Versailles the most splendid in Europe. Across the Channel, by 1695, London had emerged as the centre of the European trade in diamonds due to the gemmological and financial skills of the resident Portuguese Jewish experts. In addition, as far as cutting and polishing were concerned, although the Dutch lapidaries excelled at rose-cut diamonds, the London workshops were acknowledged as the masters of the new brilliant-cut. It is highly significant that the 410 carat Pitt Diamond acquired by the Regent of France was brilliant-cut by Joseph Cope in London 1704-1706. This superiority is confirmed by the auction catalogue of the precious stones of the Chevalier de la Rocque (1745): "celle de l'Angleterre est plus reguliиre, plus nette et plus vive: et par consequйnt plus estimйe" (English cutting is more regular, more precise and more lively and therefore of higher value)І. These words could equally well be applied to this impeccable ring with its wonderful play of light. During this period, before the discovery of the mines in Brazil in 1727, stones of this size were rare and as in most cases jewellers had to make the best of small stones grouped together in clusters, the survival of a solitaire is exceptional. Not only is the faceting apparently English, but also the setting, which differs from late 17th century French mounts which are more elaborately decorated and richly enamelledі. Furthermore, the simplified design in this example accords with the change of fashion, marking the turn of the century towards minimally enamelled and less massive settings; thus, not detracting from the splendour of the gem but showing it off to best advantage. Since grander social events were now taking place at night due to improvement in candle lighting, the effect of this diamond displayed on the finger of a high ranking lady or gentleman would have been extraordinary, eclipsing all other stones. © DIANA SCARISBRICK: August 2016 1. Tillander, H., Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery , 1995 p.155 2 Gersaint, E F, Catalogue Raisonnй des differens effets curieux et rare contenus dans le cabinet de feu M le Chevalier de la Roque , Paris 1745 3 Scarisbrick, D, Rings, Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection, 1993, pp92-93, and p98 DIANA SCARISBRICK, MA, FSA Diana Scarisbrick is a world-renowned art historian specializing in the history of jewellery and engraved gems Her extensive research covers jewels from the Renaissance to the present day and she has contributed to numerous exhibitions, catalogues and art journals worldwide She is Research Associate at the Beazley Archive, Institute for Classical and Byzantine Studies, Oxford University, and was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1987
Lot 2021
- Extensively restored at a cost of c. £60,000- Full engine overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert)- Comprehensive history file including photographs of the restoration Among the smarter Daimler V8-250s that we have encountered, 'JPR 806F' was treated to an extensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment during the late 1990s / early 2000s. The saloon's automatic gearbox and V8 engine were professionally overhauled (the latter by model expert Russ Carpenter), while the highly regarded Jaguar restorers CMC of Bridgnorth undertook a bare metal repaint in its original hue of Willow Green. The interior received a new headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and Kenwood stereo with CD autochanger. Upgraded to electronic ignition, the Daimler also gained a new wind tone horn, uprated wiper washers, halogen headlights and hazard warning lights. The suspension was improved via new rear springs, shock absorbers and various bushes, while the brakes were fitted with uprated Coopercraft 4-pot front callipers and stainless steel hoses etc. Since 2010, the V8-250 has further benefited from attention to its power steering, engine mounts, heater, spark plugs / ignition leads. Deemed by the vendor to be in 'very good' condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim, the Daimler is offered for sale with previous owners' details, restoration photos, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book and assorted receipts / invoices.BodyworkMajor bodywork restoration by the highly regarded Jaguar restorer CMC Bridgnorth during the late 1990s and early 2000s including a bare metal re-spray in its original Willow Green, extensive re chroming including the bumpers and grille and a new windscreen. InteriorNew headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and installation of a Kenwood stereo with cd auto changer.EngineFull overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert)Engine re bored, crank re ground, new pistons and bearings, camshaft and followers re profiled, tappet chest modified to eliminate valve rattle, fully balanced, uprated oil pump, timing cover and front pulley modified to eliminate oil leaks, new design valve guides and oil seals, new inlet and Stainless steel exhaust valves to allow use of unleaded fuel and a new exhaust system.GearboxOverhauled by specialist and new prop shaft mountings.ElectricsDistributor overhauled, electronic ignition, alternator overhauled, uprated wiper washers, new wind tone horn, Halogen headlights and hazard warning lights.SuspensionNew rear springs and bushes, new shock absorbers, suspension overhauled including panhard rod, torque arm and anti-roll bar with new bushes.BrakesCoopercraft 4-pot front callipers, new brake servo and vacuum tank, new brake lines and stainless steel hoses with new discs on the front and rear.SteeringOverhauled by CMC including new PAS tie rods, steering box and pump.WheelsRoad wheels shot blasted, rust proofed and re sprayed.Work done since 2010:Steering geometry re set to factory settings, steering box overhauled to factory settings, engine mounts replaced, heating system overhauled including replacement heater matrix, control valve thermostat and temperature sender, new plugs and leads and the engine set to factory settings.History fileA comprehensive history file is offered with the Daimler which details previous owners, photographs of the restoration, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book, old Mots and tax disc and various invoices and receipts for the work carried out.Vendor Conditions RatingsBodywork "Excellent"Engine "Excellent"Electrical Equipment "Excellent"Paintwork "Very Good"Transmission "Excellent"Interior Trim "Very Good"
Lot 293
A group of 32 jewellery boxes, for bracelets, cuff-links, rings etc. includes one by Gucci, one by Pierre Cardin, one titled “Studs and Links”, an unusual wooden example; also 2 velvet jewellery bags and a velvet case by Raymond Weill; also a box marked “National Health Service” and a vintage cased geometry set Condition reportIn overall good condition
Lot 27
- Extensively restored at a cost of c. £60,000 - Full engine overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert) - Comprehensive history file including photographs of the restoration Among the smarter Daimler V8-250s that we have encountered, 'JPR 806F' was treated to an extensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment during the late 1990s / early 2000s. The saloon's automatic gearbox and V8 engine were professionally overhauled (the latter by model expert Russ Carpenter), while the highly regarded Jaguar restorers CMC of Bridgnorth undertook a bare metal repaint in its original hue of Willow Green. The interior received a new headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and Kenwood stereo with CD autochanger. Upgraded to electronic ignition, the Daimler also gained a new wind tone horn, uprated wiper washers, halogen headlights and hazard warning lights. The suspension was improved via new rear springs, shock absorbers and various bushes, while the brakes were fitted with uprated Coopercraft 4-pot front callipers and stainless steel hoses etc. Since 2010, the V8-250 has further benefited from attention to its power steering, engine mounts, heater, spark plugs / ignition leads. Deemed by the vendor to be in 'very good' condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim, the Daimler is offered for sale with previous owners' details, restoration photos, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book and assorted receipts / invoices. Bodywork Major bodywork restoration by the highly regarded Jaguar restorer CMC Bridgnorth during the late 1990s and early 2000s including a bare metal re-spray in its original Willow Green, extensive re chroming including the bumpers and grille and a new windscreen. Interior New headlining, door panels, furflex, carpets, sill plates and installation of a Kenwood stereo with cd auto changer. Engine Full overhaul by Russ Carpenter (V8 250 expert) Engine re bored, crank re ground, new pistons and bearings, camshaft and followers re profiled, tappet chest modified to eliminate valve rattle, fully balanced, uprated oil pump, timing cover and front pulley modified to eliminate oil leaks, new design valve guides and oil seals, new inlet and Stainless steel exhaust valves to allow use of unleaded fuel and a new exhaust system. Gearbox Overhauled by specialist and new prop shaft mountings. Electrics Distributor overhauled, electronic ignition, alternator overhauled, uprated wiper washers, new wind tone horn, Halogen headlights and hazard warning lights. Suspension New rear springs and bushes, new shock absorbers, suspension overhauled including panhard rod, torque arm and anti-roll bar with new bushes. Brakes Coopercraft 4-pot front callipers, new brake servo and vacuum tank, new brake lines and stainless steel hoses with new discs on the front and rear. Steering Overhauled by CMC including new PAS tie rods, steering box and pump. Wheels Road wheels shot blasted, rust proofed and re sprayed. Work done since 2010: Steering geometry re set to factory settings, steering box overhauled to factory settings, engine mounts replaced, heating system overhauled including replacement heater matrix, control valve thermostat and temperature sender, new plugs and leads and the engine set to factory settings. History file A comprehensive history file is offered with the Daimler which details previous owners, photographs of the restoration, original handbook, service book, workshop manual, parts book, old Mots and tax disc and various invoices and receipts for the work carried out. Vendor Conditions Ratings Bodywork "Very Good" Engine "Very Good" Electrical Equipment "Very Good" Paintwork "Very Good" Transmission "Very Good" Interior Trim "Very Good"
Lot 451
Thacker (Anthony). A Treatise containing an Entire New Method of Solving Adfected Quadratic, and Cubic Equations, with their Application to the Solution of Biquadratic Ones... and a set of New Tables for finding the Roots of Cubics, Invented by the late ... Mr. A. Thacker, ... but calculated entirely ... by W. Brown, Teacher of the Mathematics, at the Free-School, in Cleobury, Shropshire, 2nd edition, Birmingham: T. Aris, 1748, half-title partly detached, and with contemporary ink stamp of John Blackmore, bound with Brown (W.), Problems in Practical Geometry... Digested in a short, yet comprehensive Manner, for the use of Schools..., Birmingham: T. Aris, 1748, few woodcut diagrams, some neat marginal notes, few small worm holes & slight worming, occasional dampstaining to gutter margins, sewing a little weak, contemporary boards with renmants of sheep spine and rear marbled siding paper, 8vo ESTC T176383 and T210434. Only one UK institutional location found for first title at Birmingham Central Libraries and one location for the second title at The John Rylands Library, The University of Manchester. (1)
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