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Lot 512
Dutch musical tall case clock, 18th c., Johannes Van Wyk, Amsterdam. The brass dial is engraved with a profusion of scrolling foliage. The engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed Johannes van Wyk Amsterdam, foliate pierced hands and subsidiary seconds, apertures for date and moonphase with delicate Classical inspired illustrations. With twelve bells, and the hour strike on a separate bell. The case is burlwood veneered with marquetry decoration, and rests on four claw and ball feet. With a bell top surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of Atlas holding a polychromed globe, flanked by two gilt bronze winged figures. The lenticle decorated with a gilt bronze figure with an hourglass, surrounded by elaborate scrolling decoration.Provenance: Charles Kengen Antiquairs, Amsterdam; distinguished private collection, Minnesota.Height: 108 in x width: 25 1/2 in x depth: 14 in.
Lot 89
A rare 9ct gold Masonic fob, the engraved globe sphere with tapered compass surmount, opening to reveal a silver gilt drop comprising the gates of soloman, compass, star and skull and crossbones, stamped 9ct, Patent No. 31472, length when unfolded 8.9cm, gross weight 6.6g.Overall condition good to fairA few pinpoint dents and a couple of larger shallower dents to orbOpens and shuts toSome wear and discolouration to silver gilt of interior section
Lot 457
Pâris (Louis-Michel). Cartes Élémentaires d'Astronomie et de Géographie, par M. l’Abbé Pâris, Falaise: chez Brée frères, Paris: chez Marcilly, Rouen: chez le Lecrêne-Labbey, [1807], 40 (of 42) hand-coloured engraved numbered cards (lacking cards 41 & 42), depicting various astronomical and geographical diagrams, plans and instruments, each verso with explanatory note in French, some light spotting, occasional generally minor marks, card 23 (a volvelle card) without its moving part, card 1 a little rubbed to blank area, each card 97 x 62mm, with original folded sheet of printed rules, contained together in original card slipcase with lift-off lid (rubbed with some wear), printed paper label to front, with engraved vignette of a globe, telescope and octant (browned and rubbed with some loss to edges) QTY: (1)NOTE:Louis-Michel Pâris (1740-1806) was a French priest and teacher who produced these cards as a teaching-aid for his pupils. He first engraved and coloured the almost identical (although slightly smaller) set published by John Wallis in London in 1795: Pâris lived there for several years at the end of the 18th century before returning to France. He then had this French set produced 'chez Brée frères', which additionally contained three volvelles: cards 23 (here present but without the moving part), 41 & 42 (neither present here).
Lot 463
Spooner (William, publisher). The Family Coach, a Merry Round Game, c.1855, 45 cards (complete), including 15 hand-coloured engraved cards: 9 making up an illustration of a coach & horses with passengers, and 6 portraying characters, the remaining numbered text cards describing the narrative, plain versos, generally dusty, some minor marks, one coach card (rear wheels) somewhat rubbed and marked, few text cards and 1 character card (Bijou the dog) creased, one text card rubbed, facsimile rule booklet, contained together in a board and cloth portfolio case (lacking ties), upper cover with hand-coloured pictorial lithographed label, worn and soiled, 10.5 x 15.5cm, together with: Harris (John, publisher), Geographical Recreation, or A Voyage Round the Habitable Globe, London, Octr. 1st 1809, hand-coloured engraved game, with 116 circular illustrations arranged in concentric circles, the four larger illustrations with maps of the Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, the smaller circles depicting peoples and scenes from each continent, a central circle with 4 figures symbolising the 4 continents, sectionalised and mounted on linen (worn, one fold repaired with stiff adhesive), dust-soiled and marked, somewhat rubbed and creased in places, some corners chipped, 58.7 x 52cmQTY: (2)NOTE:First item: not in Whitehouse.Second item: Whitehouse pp.36-37.
Lot 282
The Naval General Service Medal with Guadeloupe clasp to C. BROWN, MIDSHIPMAN. together with his portrait in oil. Commander Brown (1789-1869), the Master of HMS Warspite, was the first to circumnavigate the globe in a British ship of the line. When news reached London that the Warspite had arrived safely in Portsmouth on July 28th 1827, the High Admiral, later William IV, coached down from London to give his congratulations. The NGSM and clasp relate to his service on the Lorna schooner at the taking of Guadeloupe in 1810, where he was frequently employed in her boats in the capture of enemy vessels. His c. 1875 portrait by the then-renowned copyist, Isabella May, is believed to be a copy of an original painting, or an original work based on his photograph. Provenance – by direct descent through the family. NAVAL AND MILITARY GAZETTE – Saturday 31 July 1869 Commander Charles Brown, R.N., died at 55 Hans Place, S.W., on July 19, aged 80. He entered the Navy on April 5, 1809, A.B. on board the Laura schooner, Lt-Com. C.N. Hunter. While attached to that vessel, of which he became Midshipman in the following September, and Master's Mate in October 1811, he assisted at the reduction of Guadeloupe, was much employed in her boats, and contributed to the capture of many vessels. On the evening Feb. 18, 1811, he was sent from Antigua to cruise off the island of St. Bartholomew, in a 25ft. cutter, carrying a small brass gun and ten men. At daylight the next morning, a heavy gale having sprung up during the night, the boat went down, about seven or eight miles from the island of St. Kitts. Turning out the gun, ballast, &c., she fortunately came to the surface again, and enabled Mr. Brown and five others, by occasionally holding on to the keel, remain afloat until, after buffeting the waves for six or seven hours, they were gradually blown on shore exhausted, and much hurt in driving through the surf. Of the five men who perished, one was for some time sustained by Mr Brown, whose failing strength at last compelled him to withdraw his support. In Sept. 1812, while navigating a prize to Halifax, he was captured by the American privateer Saratoga, and taken to New York. Being soon, however, exchanged, he proceeded to Halifax, and returned home thence as a Supernumerary, on board the Africa,64, flag-ship of Vice-Adm. H. Sawyer. From Feb. 1813, until Aug. 1815, he served as Master’s Mate and Second Master in the Duncan, 74, Capts. R. Lambert, T. Ussher, and S. Chambers, which ship, after cruising off Brest and Toulon was ordered to the Coast of Brazil for the purpose of conveying Don John of Portugal to Lisbon and actually bore, for a short time whilst lying at Rio de Janeiro, the flags, simultaneously, of Rear-Adms. M. Dixon and Sir J.P. M. Dixon and Sir J P Beresford. On Aug. 2, 1815, Mr Brown passed the examination for Lieut., and the 6th of the following month he passed the one for Master, to which rank he was on the same day promoted. His succeeding appointments afloat were in nearly continuous succession—Sept. 6, 1815, to the Leveret, 10, Capt. J. Theed, on the St Helena Station; July 10, 1818, and June 3, 1820, to the Bann, 20, Capt. A. Mitchell, and Iphigenia, 42, Capt. H. Parker, both in the West Indies; Nov. 5, 1821, to the Andromache, 44, bearing the broad pendants of Commodores J. Nourse and C. R. Moorsom, at the Cape of Good Hope; Sept. 9, 1825, to the Warspite, 76, which ship he served in the East Indies under the flag of Rear-Adm W. H. Gage and the broad pendant of Sir J. Brisbane, returned home under the command of Capt. Hon. R. S. Dundas, and was further employed under the flag of Sir E. Codrington, in the Mediterranean; Jan. 21 and Sept. 17, 1829, and May 1, 1830, to the Kent, 78, Capt. J. F. Devonshire; St Vincent, 102, flag-ship of the Earl of Northesk, and Caledonia, 120, bearing the flags of Sir M. Dixon and Sir E. Codrington, all on the Homo Station; and Jan. 14, 1832, to the command, which he retained until Nov. 21, 1833, of the Romney troop-ship. When Master of the Bann, Mr Brown surveyed the Lasal Bank, in the Gulf of Mexico; and when in the Andromache at the island of Pemba, on the East Coast of Africa, he accomplished the survey of Chak-Chak Bay, which had been unavoidably left incomplete by Capt. W. F. Owen, of the Leven. He brought the Warspite home through Cook Strait, New Zealand, thus accomplishing the circuit of the globe in a line-of-battle ship, the first that ever performed the voyage. During the time he was in her he surveyed Man-of-War Bay in the island of Egeria. While commanding the Romney, Mr Brown was stationed at Lisbon for the reception of British subjects during the Civil war between Dom Pedro and Dom Miguel. He also visited the West Indies and North America. After he left the Romney he was successively employed—ln examining Warrant Officers’ accounts at the Admiralty, from Feb. 19, 1834, until Sept. 11, 1836; as Assistant Master-Attendant at Chatham from Sept. 12, 1836, until Feb. 9, 1837; at Sheerness from Feb. 10, 1837, until Aug. 22, 1840; and at Portsmouth from Aug. 23, 1840, until June 27, 1846; and as Master-Attendant at Portsmouth from June 28, 1846, until June 28, 1850. He was awarded Commander’s rank on the date last mentioned. Com. Brown had received a medal for the capture of Guadeloupe. .
Lot 336
A 19th Century Mexican Powder Horn, of light semi-translucent polished cow horn, with scrimshaw decoration of a ribbon inscribed HINDEPENCIA over a Mexican eagle with a snake in its beak and perched on a globe, with a native Mexican shooting a bow and arrow up towards it, two lions to the side, one seated on a strong box, with a peacock perched amidst flowering branches, with wood end plate and two brass suspension rings, lacks stopper, 31cm; a 19th Century Water Canteen, fashioned from a gourd of compressed globular form, with a walnut dished circular mouthpiece and two brass lion mask and ring suspenders, the body with scrimshaw decoration of an armorial of a Mexican type eagle below and crown and within a shield, all within a garland tied by a ribbon inscribed NICEA CIVITAS, the opposing side with a trophy of bow, quivers and arrows over T. D’AMOUR, the neck set with a paper label ‘Collection C S Gilbert’, 19cm (2)Footnote:- Formally the property of the Gilberts Family of Manchester. The Gilberts were pawn brokers in the Salford Docks area after the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal. Three generations of the family collected powder horns and flasks, and often exhibited them1 – Small chips to nozzle, and around edge of base plate, otherwise good. 2 – good condition.
Lot 200
After Eduard Drouot (1859-1945), 'La Nuit' and 'L'Aube', a pair of large bronze allegorical figures'La Nuit' (night) modelled as a maiden in scant robes floating within a crescent moon above a star-scattered domed base, 90cm high, 'L'Aube' (daybreak) modelled as a maiden in flowing diaphanous robes with her arms raised, standing atop a globe encircled by waves, 109cm high, each set on a square base with title plaque and signed 'Drouot'. (2)Footnote: For an identical example of 'La Nuit' see Sotherby's Woollahra, Sydney, rooms, 29 August 2006, lot 307. 'L'Aube' has also been titled 'La Desse de la Terre', Goddess of the Earth, and an example can be found at Conan's Lyon rooms, 15 November 2014, lot 63.Both in generally good condition. Patina is broadly very dark brown with patches of chocolate brown. No damage or repairs. Minor cosmetic marks. Very fine lines around right arm casting join.
Lot 390
Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, 1851, Exhibitor’s Medals (4), copper awards by W. Wyon, bust of Prince Albert left, rev. globe within wreath, edges named (United Kingdom, Class 3, no 33 & Class 20, no 75), (United Kingdom, Class 10 No 613), (United Kingdom, Class 23, no 13), (Zollverein no 136), all 44mm (Allen HP-A055; BHM 2463; E 1459) [4]. Mostly good very fine £100-£150
Lot 663
Roman Republican Coinage, Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, 85, head of Apollo right, rev. Cupid seated on goat right, 3.20g (Craw. 353/1a; RSC Fonteia 9); C. Poblicius, serrate Denarius, c. 80, helmeted head of Roma right, rev. Hercules strangling Nemean lion, 3.48g (Craw. 380/1; RSC Poblicia 9); M. Volteius, Denarius, c. 78, head of Jupiter right, rev. temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, 3.58g (Craw. 385/1; RSC Volteia 1); Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Denarius, 76-5, diademed bust of Genius right, rev. globe flanked by wreathed sceptre and rudder, 3.31g (Craw. 393/1b; RSC Cornelia 55); L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, Denarius, c. 63, head of Ceres right, rev. curule chair between two fasces, 3.62g (Craw. 414/1; RSC Furia 23a); L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, c. 62, head of Bonus Eventus right, rev. well-head decorated with lyres, festoons and hammer, 3.52g (Craw. 416/1a; RSC Scribonia 8a) [6]. Fair to fine £60-£80
Lot 742
Roman Imperial Coinage, Constantine I, Folles (5), London, c. 307-10, rev. Genius, 5.38g/6h (CT 5.04.003); London, c. 307-10, rev. emperor standing, 6.88g/6h, 5.23g/6h (CT 5.04.011-s); London, c. 309-11, rev. Sol, 4.12g/6h (CT 6.02.010); London, c. 311-2, rev. Sol, 3.63g/6h (CT 7.08.001); Centenionalis, London, c. 321-3, rev. globe on altar, 2.67g/6h (CT 9.05.008) [6]. Varied state, second and third scarce £60-£80
Lot 744
Roman Imperial Coinage, Licinius, Folles (2), London, c. 311-2, rev. Genius, 4.71g/6h, 4.23g/6h (CT 7.05.006); Crispus (Caesar), Centenionales (4), London, c. 319-20, rev. two Victories holding votive shield, 2.32g/6h (CT 9.01.031); London, c. 320, rev. two captives beneath standard, 2.64g/6h (CT 9.02.004); London, c. 321-3, rev. globe on altar, 2.50g/6h (CT 9.05.025); London, c. 322-4, rev. globe on altar, 3.31g/6h (CT 9.06.017) [6]. Varied state, third and fourth scarce £80-£100
Lot 872
A mixed lot - sewing, comprising an eight division mahogany tray, 32.5 x 13.2cms, three triple fold metal frame thread magnifiers, a globe pin tablet, a butterfly form pin card, a needle book, another in card advertising 'Horrockses Famous Fabrics', 8cms sq., four Chinese wooden thread winders, largest 13.2cms, a synoptical needle case, repaired, a Mauchline style box, 11cms, three thimbles, four acorn cap pin cushions and another as a heart. (21)
Lot 318
Bindings. The Remains of that Sweet Singer of the Temple George Herbert, London: Pickering, 1848; The Temple, Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations by Mr. George Herbert, London: Pickering, 1850, together two volumes, engraved portrait frontispiece to each, decorative titles, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt decorated morocco by Hayday, extremities lightly rubbed, spine to second volume rubbed, 8vo, together with Critical and Historical Essays contributed to the Edinburgh Review, by Lord Macaulay, new edition, London: Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1870, contemporary calf by Riviere, gilt decorated spine, dark green morocco title label, extremities slightly rubbed, 8vo; The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, The Globe Edition, London: Macmillan & Co., 1884, engraved frontispiece and title lightly damp stained, contemporary calf by Macmillan & Bowes of Cambridge, blind panel and gilt motif decoration, 8vo; plus other 18th and 19th century full & half leather bindings, including few school presentation bindings etc., and six Victorian decorative cloth bindingsQTY: (59)
Lot 276
A PAIR OF FRENCH LAMP BASES, GOTHEN, PARISEARLY 19TH CENTURYEach with a globe shades, maker's labels "Gothen Place des Victoires No 1"68.5cm high overall, 12cm wideTogether with another, similar, pair, without shades, 56.5cm high (4)Provenance:Property from the estate of the late Joe ConstantineCondition Report: Both pairs have been converted to electricity - please note these are sold as decorative items of furniture only and not as working electrical lamps - these would need to be rewired and tested by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic setting. Gothen:The shades are probably original, they have dirt and discolouration, one is missing its metal rim, the stems with dirt and discolouration The second pair:Numerous losses to the surfaces, no shades, misshapingPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 424
A Chinese wirework and red paper globe lantern,50cm wide70cm high, anda pair of similar lanterns,35cm wide65cm high (3)Provenance: The Gordon Gridley Collection, London.Surface rust to wireworkNo internal fittingsSome minor dents to the frameSome small holes and very small losses to paper but generally intactLate 19th/early 20th century
Lot 478
A pair of George III mahogany globe stands,c.1790, each with a semi-hemispherical cradle raised on a turned and acanthus-carved column support and tripod base, terminating in dolphin-carved feet, each with traces of original papers,44cm diameter66cm highaperture 32cm (2)Provenance: The Gordon Gridley Collection, London.Condition ReportBoth with knocks, dents, scratches and chips, small losses to the high relief carving on the feet.Loss to veneer on edges of globe holders, papers to top fragmentary, structurally sound.
Lot 150
Two globes, Phillips twelve-inch terrestrial globe; and a Phillips twelve-inch popular celestial globe, brass frames and on black slate and variegated marble plinths, height 51cm, (2).Condition report:Terrestrial - large dent near Almyra, a could of small scratches near New Hebrides, top of slate plinth is cracked right across.Celestial - generally good, a couple of minor surface marks and slight lifting of the edges of some panels, notable towards the bottom, plinth is good.
Lot 801
An art deco style table lamp as a cold painted cast metal figure of kneeling girl holding a globe, on stepped circular grey veined white marble base, the spherical crackle glaze glass shade internally painted to simulate marble, 38cm h overall Generally good, minor scratches and losses to paint decoration
Lot 154
ROCKABILLY - 7" RARITIES. A superb pack of 5 rockabilly 7" singles, all US pressings on labels beginning with the letter G. Artists/ titles include Bob Ross and The Teens - Moonbeam/ Stingy Daddy (Globe 719, Record is VG+), Doug Amerson - Dim Lights Blue Smoke/ Bop Man Bop (G&G 105, Ex), Wally Deane - It Ain't Fair, Baby/ Cool, Cool Daddy (45-238, Ex), Joe The Shaker - Yea, Pretty Baby/ Darlin Be Mine (45-971, Strong VG+) & Duke Dickson - My Baby Doll/ Walking Shoes (Global 716, red vinyl. VG+).
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