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Lot 256
A ten course classical guitar, internal paper label inscribed `David Yelverton in Walton, Suffolk made me in the summer of `91 for Tim Macy` in a hard case, very beautiful and with superb sound, unfortunately it needs work from an instrument builder, the machine-heads need replacing or adaptation, because they have the bad habit of cutting into the extremely expensive strings, and the bridge needs re-attaching, there is a minor split in the back, which has been stable, the maker is a local builder of lutes, violins and guitars, the winner of a national gold prize for lute-building, who is too ill to repair it, once restored, it should look as new Very beautiful and with superb sound. Unfortunately it needs work from an instrument builder. The machine-heads need replacing or adaptation, because they have the bad habit of cutting into the extremely expensive strings, and the bridge needs re-attaching. There is a minor split in the back, which has been stable.
Lot 27
FREDERIC WALKER (1840-1875), BRITISH PLAYING THE GUITAR (STUDY OF HIS SISTER FANNY WALKER WITH GUITAR), CIRCA 1869 Watercolour; titled to labels verso, numbered “No. 2” to old title label verso. Together with the Victorian needlework stool and the book: “Twenty Seven Illustrations by Frederick Walker” both depicted in the watercolour; as well as another hardcover book: “Life and Letters of Frederick Walker, A.R.A.” by John George Marks Arched sheet 12.25"" x 9.25"" — 31.1 x 23.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. Coll. Mr. Edward Phipps-Walker (1914-1985), residing in the UK and Canada; Purchased by the present owners father-in-law, Canada from the above; Gifted to the present family member Note: Walker’s elder sister Fanny was the model for other paintings by the artist. The stool carries an inscription by the artist: “To Dear Jane, worked at Cannes by F.W. Walker - Feb. 9, 1869”. The artist’s sister Sarah married John George Marks, the author of the green hardcover book: “Life and Letters of Frederick Walker, A.R.A.”, This book is inscribed: “To Fred Walker’s sister Mrs. Hill with kindest regards from E.? E? Leggatt, October 1907” front free end paper
Lot 254
An old style French guitar, labelled `La Maison de la Musique`, more of historical interest than for performance, Bob Spencer said that it was one of the first built in Paris by the first guitar production-line in the world, it uses pegs instead of machine-heads and has an all-wood bridge (ie with no ivory), no case
Lot 366
Guitars-Fender Standard Telecaster No.E 322568 (1983), having a sunburst body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard, together with a Fender hard case Condition Report: Some very light scratches to back of body. The guitar has not been plugged in, so we cannot comment on the electrics, it is sold as seen. If anyone wishes to bring a small portable amplifier please feel free to do so - ** General condition consistent with
Lot 1260
A hand-built factory Spanish guitar, by Almansa, model no 403, Cedro no 21007150, currently strung with Martin low-tension folk strings (steel), when nylon-strung, the sound is a touch muted, but quite adequate for practice and for small chamber performance CONDITION REPORT: It is still as new, with only a few tiny flaws in the varnish from the factory. No case.
Lot 1261
A Fender 12-string guitar, no F-310-12, serial no 6480223 in a soft case The action is a little high, but was lowered by the shop as far as was practical, it has a splendid sound, soft case, Allen key to adjust the bow of the finger-board CONDITION REPORT: The action is a little high, but was lowered by the shop as far as was practical. It has a splendid sound. Soft case. Allen key to adjust the bow of the finger-board.
Lot 298
A collector's lot to include a Victorian walnut glove box, a small wooden needle case, a tortoise shell, silver and niello snuff box (af), a walnut snuff box in the shape of a guitar (af), a sovereign case in the form of a small purse, a nutmeg grater in the form of an acorn with ivory decoration, a diary written in German for Maria Leilwe, 1887 and three small mauchline ware boxes with scenes of the Isle of Man etc.
Lot 1797
A very attractive 'Bavaria'' Tazza having a perimeter frieze with twelve Vignettes depicting polychrome romantic scenes, and a sky blue circle within centred by a scene with a young man playing a guitar to a lady in elegant dress in a classical garden, highlighted profusely in gold, 12 5/8'' diameter, 4 7/8'' tall
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