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Lot 288
A specially commissioned Moorcroft charger in the Thaxted pattern designed by Philip Gibson dated 23.5.00, artist signed, one of only two pieces produced, impressed and painted factory marks, 37cm diameter The town of Thaxted was home to Moorcroft's Millennium Exhibition. The charger features Thaxted Church, the Guild Hall and John Webb's windmill. The other charger in this design was presented by the town to its French 'twin'. Sold together with accompanying photocopied detail.
Lot 82
Camden, William - Britannia, first Gibson Edition, folio, 1815 ink inscription to flyleaf, engraved portrait frontispiece, 50 maps by Robert Morden, including 48 double-page and two folding (some hand-coloured), eight plates of coins and one of curiosities and many black and white engraved illustrations throughout the text, full calf, 'printed by F. Collins for A. Swalle at the Unicorn...and A. J. Churchil at the Black Swan...', London 1695 (wear to binding)
Lot 83
A collection of early 20th Century and later Apothecary glass jarsTo include clear, blue and brown glass jars, some with embossed and paper labels to include Formalin and Mint lozenges, Spirit of Nitre, Eucalyptus oil, liquid paraffin, a bottle stamped Robert Gibson & Sons Ltd., medical lozenges, lemon Kali, further examples, size ranging 22cm-27cm high. (qty)
Lot 12
Silver open face pocket watch by J. Renwick, Preston , white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial to 6 'o' clock, engraved shield decoration to reverse, marks to inside case for Chester, 1899, case size 55mm, also a silver open face pocket watch by T. Gibson Poole, enamel dial marked 'T. Gibson Poole, 12 & 14 Wilson Street, Middlesboro', Roman numerals and subsidiary dial to 6 'o' clock, engine turned decoration and shield to reverse, marks to inside case for Albert Waterfall, Chester, 1889, case size 53mm, and a silver Swiss open face pocket watch by J.G. Graves, Sheffield, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial to 6 'o' clock, engine turned decoration and shield to reverse, inside case stamped 0.935, and '409906', case size 52mm.
Lot 766
Autographs. A collection of twenty-one signed celebrity photographs from television and screen, including Carrie Fisher, Laurence Olivier (letter), Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Robert De Niro, Roger Lloyd Pack, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield etc. (some with purchase receipts)
Lot 351
A GROUP OF SIX MEDALS TO 6339 R GIBSON, SCOTTISH RIFLES and I O D, a Queen's South Africa medal with Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony bars, a King's South Africa medal with South Africa 1901 and 1902 bars, a WWI group of two, an India medal with Waziristan 1919-21 and Burma 1930-32 bars and a long service and good conduct medal (6) Condition Report: Available upon request
Lot 231
One volume "Camdens Britannia" with large additions and improvements, published Edmund Gibson Queens College, Oxford and London 1695, with various maps by Robert Morden (front cover missing) (for rebinding) CONDITION REPORTS There are approx 51 maps. Book is missing front plate. Separated from the back plate and is in two halves. Considerable damage to the spine and damage to the pages in the form of rips, stains, foxing, folds etc. Discoloration and browning. Book is in poor condition. See photos for details.
Lot 31
Letters & Cut signatures.- Collection, Letters, including: Philip Guedella, on the whereabouts of Louis Napoleon after exile, "there is no room at any point of his career for the insertion of three weeks spent in cadging lodgings from sail-makers in the Isle of Wight and dinner invitations from their friends"; E.V. Lucas, Duke of Devonshire; Cut signatures, including: Edward Lytton Bulwer, Thomas Hughes, John Gibson Lockhart, Baring Gould, Arthur Quiller Couch; and a collection of other letters and signatures, some in 2 albums and the majority loose, folds, some browned, v.s., v.d. [19th & 20th centuries] (qty).
Lot 335
Leslie Gibson (1910-1969), "The Old Mill, Dunmail Raise", signed, titled and authenticated on verso by the artist's son, oil on canvas, 61 x 74cm, 24 x 29.25in. Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot. For a condition report please visit our website www. peterwilson.co.uk
Lot 479
JOHN WATSON GORDON (SCOTTISH 1788 - 1864), PORTRAIT OF JOHN LOGAN CAMPBELLoil on canvas, signed and dated 183777cm x 64cm Framed Labels verso: Doig, Wilson & Wheatley, 90 George Street, Edinburgh; together with handwritten labels with title and date. Note: John Logan Campbell was born at Edinburgh on 3 November 1817. His father was Dr John Campbell (1784–1867), son of Sir James Campbell, of Aberu-chill and Kilbryde, and his mother was Catherine née Logan (1788–1865). It seems that it was because of parental pressure rather than of a love for medicine that John Logan went to Edinburgh University, where he graduated M.D. and F.R.C.S. Determined to see something of the world, he sought a commission as medical officer in the East India Company; but as opportunities for settlement were offering in Australia, he decided to emigrate there, and sailed in the Palmyra as ship's doctor on 3 July 1839, arriving in Australia later that year.After spending some time in the Bathurst and Lachlan districts, Campbell decided against settling in Australia, and sailed for New Zealand in the Lady Lilford, arriving at Coromandel on 13 April 1840. Here he was met by William Webster, an American trader, and by William Brown whom he had first met on the Palmyra. Hearing of the Government's decision to establish the capital at the Waitemata, Campbell and Brown conceived the plan of buying up land, forming a township, and selling it off. Accordingly they visited the Waitemata, but the natives refused to sell them any suitable land. Brown, however, purchased the island of Motukorea (now Browns Island), where on 13 August 1840 he and Campbell took up residence, remaining there until after the founding of the capital. Quick to see possibilities in the new capital, they decided to set up as merchants and commission agents; on 21 December 1840, therefore, they “came to town”, pitched their tent near the beach at Commercial Bay (the foot of the present Shortland Street) and began business. In due course they built business premises in Shortland Crescent, and in O'Connell Street built the “Acacia Cottage” which now stands in Cornwall Park.In 1843 they erected a brick building next to their business premises, and this they let to Gibson and Mitchell who were in partnership with them, though the businesses were carried on under different names. This partnership enabled Brown and Campbell to obtain the necessary capital to develop the business. Campbell soon realised the country's need for exports, and saw the implication for their own business. He therefore set about obtaining goods suitable for export, and in 1844 the firm purchased the barque Bolina. On 20 December 1844 the flag was hoisted on Point Britomart to mark the departure of Auckland's first cargo to be sent by direct ship to England – kauri spars, manganese, and copper ore. Brown sailed with the ship, returning to Auckland in 1847. By this time the firm was well established and flourishing, the business side being left mainly to Campbell and Mitchell, for Gibson was in Scotland, while Brown, on his return, became immersed in politics. In June 1848 Campbell left for Scotland, returning in 1850. Hoping to profit from the California gold rush, he immediately set out for San Francisco with a cargo of potatoes, onions, etc., returning with a huge profit.Although deeply interested in political and other public matters, Campbell, during these first 10 years, did not take such an active part in public affairs, as he did later, preferring to devote his energies to the business. He was, however, president of the Mechanics' Institute in 1846, was one of the group who founded the Auckland Savings Bank in 1846, became the local director of the new Auckland branch of the Union Bank of Australia in 1847, and was associated with Brown in the Southern Cross newspaper founded in 1843; but he refused FitzRoy's offer of a seat in the Legislative Council, having no taste, either then or later, for a political life.After his return from overseas, Campbell moved to “Logan Bank”, the house he had built in Jermyn Street in 1842. In May 1855 the partnership with Gibson and Mitchell ceased. Brown at this time was Superintendent of the province but, when family reasons compelled him to leave New Zealand, he resigned. Campbell was asked to stand against Whitaker, which he did very reluctantly. He defeated Whitaker, but was Superintendent for only 10 months until September 1856, when he resigned to go to Europe. On 25 February 1858, he married Emma, daughter of Cracroft Wilson, at Meerut, India, returning with her to join his parents in Naples, where on 22 December 1858 their first child, Ida, was born. In 1859 he returned to Auckland and in 1860 was elected unopposed for Auckland Suburbs, but resigned before his departure for Europe in 1861. The next 10 years were spent in Europe, mainly in Italy. On 15 May 1861 a child, Cicily, was born, but died on 20 November 1861. On 26 May 1864, twins were born, John Logan (who died on 5 February 1867) and Winifred. In December 1870 the family left for New Zealand, and the rest of Campbell's life was closely bound up with the city of Auckland. In 1876 Campbell's wife and daughters went to England for his daughters' education, but in 1880, Ida, his elder daughter, died. The Campbells from then on lived in Auckland at “Kilbryde”, the house he had built on Campbell Point.In 1897 the firm, which had some time earlier entered the brewing business, became amalgamated with Ehrenfried Brothers, prominent brewers. Brown had relinquished his interest in the firm in 1874, and the name now became Campbell and Ehrenfried. It is impossible to list the many business and other concerns with which Campbell was associated as chairman, director, trustee, president, or secretary, but in the years following his return to Auckland in 1871, he became one of the most prominent figures in the commercial life of the city. In addition, he was deeply interested in educational and cultural matters. He was, for instance, responsible for the establishment of a School of Design, which he maintained for 11 years until the founding of the Elam School of Art.His gifts to the city are too numerous to list here, but he gave generously to such institutions as children's homes and St. John Ambulance – in fact, any organisation which was of benefit to the citizens of Auckland had his practical sympathy. His greatest gift, however, was that of the magnificent Cornwall Park. Originally purchased in 1845 by Thomas Henry, it was bought by Brown and Campbell in 1853. In 1901, when the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York visited New Zealand, Campbell was made Mayor to receive them and to present the citizens' address of welcome. He had intended to bequeath the park to the city, but it seemed to him a fitting opportunity to present it to “the people of New Zealand” through the hands of their Royal Highnesses. Campbell's own name for it had been Corinth Park, but in honour of the royal visitors, he changed it to Cornwall Park. Campbell was knighted in 1902 and died at “Kilbryde” on 22 June 1912 in his ninety-fifth year.
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