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Lot 263

Art Deco style world globe with chrome Aeroplane finial and mounts, H30cm

Lot 224

An Art Deco style pewter finish table lamp, two nude female figures, bears registration No.825321, 18" high with globe shade plus two pairs of metal candlesticks

Lot 1152

A late 19th Century 9" globe on a wooden base, made in Bavaria

Lot 765

A globe 9 1/2" and a novelty bubble bath Bottle in shape of Stig figure.

Lot 1640

EARLY 20TH CENTURY GLOBE-WERNICKE OAK SECTIONAL BOOKCASE, with four glazed sliding doors and block base fitted with frieze drawer, 146cm high

Lot 3719

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)(Gabrovo 1935–2020 New York)Wrapped Globe (Eurasian Hemisphere). 2018.Farbserigrafie und Collage (Karton, Folie, Schnur, Wachskreide und Klebestreifen). 123/160. Unten rechts mit Bleistift signiert: Christo, sowie im Unterrand im Sieb betitelt: WRAPPED GLOBE (EURASIAN HEMISPHERE). Blattmass 86,5 × 75,5 cm auf braunem Karton. Erschienen bei "Die Zeit" und dem Kunstverlag Breckner, Düsseldorf.In Plexiglasrahmen.Werkverzeichnis: Nicht mehr bei Schellmann/Benecke.

Lot 613

Hardstone terrestrial globe, within metal frame (90cm high), together with a terrestrial globe on wooden base.

Lot 680

A COLLECTION OF METAL FIRE INSURANCE PLAQUES,, 19th century, including 'LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE; FARMERS FIRE & LIFE; BRITISH; COUNTY; BIRMINGHAM; PHOENIX' and others, the largest 28cm high

Lot 790

An oak three tier globe Vernica style stacking bookcase

Lot 292

A pair of Elizabeth II silver mounted cut glass decanters, J. B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., Birm. 1993, the cylindrical decanters with diamond, printie and blaze cut decoration, with slice and star cut globe stoppers, one silver mount loose, 10¼in. (26cm.) high. (2) * One silver mount loose and removable from neck. Inside of glass dirty. No other faults.

Lot 739

A 1920's 'Geographia' 10 inch Terrestrial Globe, raised on stepped circular bakelite base.

Lot 575

An oak revolving table bookcase, with label inscribed 'The Globe-Wernicke Co. Limited, Office & Library Furnishers, London', early 20th century, height 36.5cm, width 30cm, depth 31cm

Lot 427

Cary's New Terrestrial Globe by J & B Cary, 'Delineated from the best authorities extant, exhibiting the different tracks of Captain Cook and the new discoveries made by him and other circumnavigators, made and sold by J&W Cary, Strand, Sept 2nd 1816', raised on a turned mahogany frame with surround featuring Zodiac signs and months of the year, with a brass Meridian circle, 19" high, diameter 11"

Lot 519

Art Deco style figural patinated bronze lamp base, modelled as a dancer holding what would have perhaps been a globe shade (lacking shade), mounted upon a rectangular marble plinth, 13" wide, 13" high

Lot 445

A vintage ceiling pendant light shade with bronze metal frame and opaque fluted glass globe. D.37cm

Lot 13

Joan Collins signed 10x8 colour photo. Dame Joan Henrietta Collins DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Collins is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a People's Choice Award, two Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 1983, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been recognized for her philanthropy, particularly her advocacy towards causes relating to children, which has earned her many honours. In 2015, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her charitable services. Good condition Est.

Lot 15

Will Smith signed 10x8 colour photo pictured in his role in The Men in Black. Willard Carroll Smith Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards and has won four Grammy Awards. Good condition Est.

Lot 18

Robert Redford signed 12x8 colour photo pictured in his role in the iconic film The Sting. Charles Robert Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936) is an American actor, director, and activist. He is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Good condition Est.

Lot 19

Ryan O'Neal signed 10x8 black and white photo. Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal (born April 20, 1941) is an American actor and former boxer. O'Neal trained as an amateur boxer before beginning his career in acting in 1960. In 1964, he landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ABC night-time soap opera Peyton Place. The series was an instant hit and boosted O'Neal's career. He later found success in films, most notably Love Story (1970), for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations as Best Actor, Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up, Doc? (1972) and Paper Moon (1973), Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon (1975), Richard Attenborough's A Bridge Too Far (1977), and Walter Hill's The Driver (1978). From 2005 to 2017, he had a recurring role in the Fox TV series Bones as Max, [5] the father of the show's protagonist. Good condition Est.

Lot 20

Jane Fonda signed 12x8 colour photo pictured in her role in the film 1968 film Barbarella. Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, political activist, environmentalist, and former fashion model. She is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Golden Lion, [4] and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Good condition Est.

Lot 22

George Chakiris signed 10x8 black and white photo pictured in his iconic role in the 1961 Musical West Side Story. George Chakiris (born September 16, 1934) is a retired American actor. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture. Good condition Est.

Lot 24

Ben Kingsley signed 10x8 black and white photo. Sir Ben Kingsley Kt (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has garnered numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Academy Award from four nominations. Good condition Est.

Lot 34

Stacy Keach signed 10x8 colour photo pictured in his role as Mike Hammer. Walter Stacy Keach Jr. (born June 2, 1941), known professionally as Stacy Keach, is an American actor and narrator. He has played mainly dramatic roles throughout his career, often in law enforcement or as a private detective. His most prominent role was as Mickey Spillane's fictional detective Mike Hammer, which he played in numerous stand-alone television films and at least three television series throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination in 1984. Good condition Est.

Lot 38

Christian Slater signed 10x8 colour photo. Christian Michael Leonard Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He made his film debut with a leading role in The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason "J. D. " Dean, a sociopathic high school student, in the satire Heathers (1989). He has received critical acclaim for his title-role in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot (2015-2019), for which he earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2016, with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018. Good condition Est.

Lot 46

Jack Black signed 10x8 colour photo picture in his role in King Kong. Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his roles in the films The Cable Guy (1996), Cradle Will Rock (1999), Orange County (2002), School of Rock (2003), Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006), The Holiday (2006), Be Kind Rewind (2008), Year One (2009), Bernie (2011), Sex Tape (2014), and The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). He also voices the giant panda named Po from DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda films. For his work in School of Rock and Bernie, he gained Golden Globe nominations. He was given a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2018. Good condition Est.

Lot 49

David Harbour signed 10x8 Hellboy colour photo. David Kenneth Harbour (born April 10, 1975) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things (2016-present), for which he earned a Critics' Choice Television Award in 2018. For the role, he also received Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. Good condition Est.

Lot 57

Richard Todd signed 16x12 black and white "The Dambusters" print. Richard Andrew Palethorpe-Todd OBE (11 June 1919 - 3 December 2009) was an Irish-British actor known for his leading man roles of the 1950s. He received a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male, and an Academy Award for Best Actor nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor nomination for his performance as Corporal Lachlan MacLachlan in the 1949 film The Hasty Heart. His other notable roles include Jonathan Cooper in Stage Fright (1950), Wing Commander Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters (1955), Sir Walter Raleigh in The Virgin Queen (1955), and Major John Howard in The Longest Day (1962). He was previously a Captain in the British Army during World War II, fighting in the D-Day landings as a member of the 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion. Good condition Est.

Lot 7

Renée Zellweger signed 10x8 colour photo pictured in her role as Judy Garland. Renée Kathleen Zellweger born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. She was one of the world's highest-paid actresses by 2007 and was named the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year in 2009. Good condition Est.

Lot 295

Y A PAIR OF REGENCY 21-INCH TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES BY J & W CARY, THE CELESTIAL GLOBE DATED 1799, THE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE DATED 1813/1829The terrestrial with circular cartouche inscribed CARY'S, NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, EXHIBITING, The Tracks and Discoveries made by, CAPTAIN COOK: Also those of CAPTAIN VANCOUVER on the, NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA: And M. DE LA PEROUSE, on the COAST of TARTARY. TOGETHER, With every other Improvement collected from, Various Navigators to the present time. LONDON: Made & Sold by J.& W. Cary, Strand, March 1st. 1813., with further inscription WITH ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO 1829 beneath, made up of two sets of eighteen hand-coloured engraved split half-gores, with fully graduated equatorial, ecliptic and four meridians, the Pacific ocean with an analemma, many explorers' tracks and numerous notes and dates, Antarctica with no land shown but Firm Fields and Vast Mountains of Ice 71.10 Highest South Lat of Capt.Cook and other notes, the continents with nation states faintly colour-outlined, showing cities depicted by a small building, towns, rivers, mountains in pictorial relief, marshland, caravan routes and African salt and copper mines, with numerous notes and Canada with no northern coastline; the celestial with conforming roundel inscribed CARY'S, New and Improved, CELESTIAL GLOBE, ON WHICH, Is carefully laid down the whole of the STARS and NEBULÆ, Contained in the ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGUE of the, REVD. Mr. WOLLASTON, F.R.S., Compiled from the Authorities of, FLAMSTEED, DE LA CAILLE, HEVELIUS, MAYER, BRADLEY, HERSCHEL, MASKELYNE &c. With an extensive number from the works of Miss Herschel, The whole adapted to the year 1800, and the, Limits of each Constellation determined, by a boundary line. London: Made & Sold by J.& W. Cary, No. 181 Strand Mar 1 1799, made up of two sets of eighteen hand-coloured engraved split half-gores laid to the ecliptic poles, the axis through the celestial poles, with fully graduated equatorial, ecliptic with twilight zone and four colures, the constellations depicted by mythical beasts, figures and scientific instruments, with dotted boundaries, the stars shown to nine orders of magnitude with doubles, clusters and nebulæ and labelled with Greek and Roman characters and Arabic numerals denoting their source, with an explanation beneath the cartouche; both spheres with engraved brass hour dial and stamped meridian, the hand-coloured engraved paper horizon ring with compass points and degrees in both directions, Zodiac and calendar scales and wind directions; each supported on a rosewood pedestal stand incorporating four scroll-outline quadrants to the meridian support over lotus carved baluster upright and concave-sided triform base with scroll feet and brass castorsEach 71cm (28ins) wide, 119cm (47ins) high (2)Provenance: Offered on behalf of a Charitable FoundationThe celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould.Condition Report: Each with marks, knocks, scratches, scuffs, abrasions to the surfacesThe surfaces appear to have been varnished, there are areas of where to this where the varnish has worn and peeled away in places, the printed bands also with old chips, flakes, losses and deeper scratches and gouges. The varnish also with a crazed appearance overall.The frames appear to be solid and stable, again these have the usual marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with their age - there are also some old chips and losses to the veneersPlease see extensive additional images on our website as well as the additional images taken as part of this condition report Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 78

A novelty bone effect globe and compass topped walking cane, hinged globular pommel enclosing compass interior, 84cm long.

Lot 575

A 'Geographia' 10 inch terrestrial globe, early 20th century,with lacquered brass meridian ring raised on a turned base 40cm high

Lot 591

A Philips' 12inch terrestrial globe by John Heywood Ltd, Manchester,with brass meridian ring raised on turned ebonised wood base 45cm high

Lot 375

A 1920's Globe Wernicke style bookcase H.128 cm W.172 cm.

Lot 4

A mother of pearl and semi precious stone inlayed globe, H. 37cm.

Lot 2

Cecil Beaton (British, 1904-1980)Costume design for the character Violet in 'The Return of the Prodigal' by St. John Hankin, The Globe Theatre, 1948signed 'Beaton' (lower right), and inscribed 'Violet Act II', also bears studio stampink and watercolour44 x 34cm ARR

Lot 3

Cecil Beaton (British, 1904-1980)Costume design for Audrey Fildes playing Stella Faringford in 'The Return of the Prodigal' by St. John Hankin, The Globe Theatre, 1948signed 'Beaton' (lower right) and inscribed 'Miss Fildes Stella Act II', also bears studio stampink and watercolour44 x 34cm ARR

Lot 702

A globe terrestre by Charles Perigot,late 19th century, with an ebonised stand, a brass looped 'meridian' and enamel numerals,globe 29cm diameter, stand and 'meridian' 60cm highProvenance: From the collection of the late Tony Saunders of Bedford.Condition report: Globe: wear and rubbing.Five dents, with losses

Lot 60

A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Brass Oil Lamp with Duplex Controls Having Plain Glass Chimney and Etched Globe, Total Height 57.5cm high

Lot 932

Fine late 18th / early 19th century terrestrial pocket globe, signed Minshulls charting the voyage of Cooke, with original shagreen case, the interior with celestial map, globe 3 inches diameterCondition report: Outer case has small area of loss to shagreen, also a split to one side running approximately 2 cm. small losses at edges and minor further marks, losses to shagreen, three swing pins are present and working to close the case. The globe is mostly good and intact, a few areas where the varnish is lost and some colour lost, also perhaps a little repair, retouching, interior of case similarly good.

Lot 357

A Barbie mobile home together with a globe on stand

Lot 205

A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with inset glazed top section over two glazed doors and two panelled doors, on plinth foot,W.86.5cm D.36cm H.115.5cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]

Lot 206

A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with recessed glazed top tier over two glazed sections and two panelled door sections,W.87cm D.35.5cm H.119cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]

Lot 207

A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with inset glazed top section over two glazed doors and two panelled doors, on plinth foot,W.87cm D.37cm H.115cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]

Lot 208

A pair of Globe Wernicke style oak sectional bookcases,with three quarter galleries and four glazed doors, on plinth feet,W.91.5cm D.32cm H.168cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]

Lot 219

A Globe Wernicke mahogany four section bookcase,with sliding glass doors and squared legs,W.86.5cm D.27cm H.143cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]

Lot 566

British Medals, George III: Queen Charlotte, Coronation 1761, the official silver medal, by Lorenz Natter,draped bust r., hair held by beaded ribbon, signed L.N. F, rev. Fame flies above Queen and crowns her, globe and altar to right, legend on ribband, QVAESITVM MERITIS, (BHM.66, R2; Eimer 696; Woll.xiv; Nau 155), 400 specimens struck, edge fault below bust, rev. weakness to die on upper beaded border otherwise EF,34.5mm

Lot 155

Small decorative globe, approx 21cm in height

Lot 81

Novelty Clock Lady holding a globe with a clock thereon. Cast casing with key 26” high.

Lot 83

French novelty clock of a bronze Angel holding a globe in one hand and a flower in the other. 37 “ high Round base with Papillon par J Causse on a brass plaque to base and “Causse” cast in the base of the casting.

Lot 89

Large French ormolu clock on onyx plinth Grecian Lady holding a swinging globe and urn. French two train French movement striking on a bell. Gilded dial. 32” high.

Lot 167

A Red Globe-trotter pull along suitcase with leather straps and handle + keys. 55 x 40 x 17cm.one lock faulty

Lot 661

Moore Brothers porcelain double trumpet vase, late 19th century, modelled as a putto seated in a floral encrusted bough, printed Moore Brothers globe mark to base, 22.5cm high, AFRestored section to each vase rim & some leaves. Some loss to floral encrustations & leaves.

Lot 414

Original vintage telegram issued by the German Post Office in Nazi Germany. The cover features a dynamic image of a Zeppelin and a boat plane flying over the sea - both have swastikas on their tails and the plane bears the Lufthansa logo. Back cover has a Nazi eagle with a globe underneath showing the routes of the German aviation with a slogan: Luftfahr ist not - Aviation is a necessity. A message is written in ink on the inside. Good condition, ink stain, writing on the inside, staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Maerwald, size (cm): 30x21, year of printing: 1941

Lot 7

Original vintage advertising poster promoting Belgian circus performer Achillio De Pauw - titled Achillio Contortionniste. The image shows Achillio De Pauw standing on a globe with his hands behind his back on a blue background framed by a border of art nouveau style roses. Good condition, creasing, small tears, browning. Country of issue: Belgium, designer: C Gilles-Frent, size (cm): 88x56, year of printing: 1910s

Lot 2158

Byzanz - MANUEL I. COMNENUS. 1143-1180, El-Aspron Trachy, Christus steht frontal zwischen 2 Sternen. Rs: Kaiser und der Hl. Theodor stehen frontal, halten zwischen sich Patriarchenkreuz auf Globus. Sear 1959. Ratto -. 3.71g, Schöner großer Schrötling ohne Risse. Revers. kleine Druckstelle E L E K T R O N (mineralische, natürlich GOLDlegierung) vz-ss/vz.| Byzantium - MANUEL I. COMNENUS. 1143-1180, El-Aspron Trachy, Christ stands frontally between 2 stars. Rv: Emperor and St. Theodor stand frontally, holding between them the Patriarchal Cross on the globe. Sear 1959. Ratto -. 3.71g, Beautiful big blank without cracks. Reverse. small pressure mark ELEKTRON vz-ss/vz.

Lot 228

A metal terrestrial globe on stand, naively engraved (36cm x 24cm)

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