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Lot 298
A SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION BAR-HAMMER PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY ALLEN & THURBER, 3.5inch fluted barrels stamped PATENTED 1837, CAST STEEL and ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER, border and scroll engraved rounded action, the hammer stamped ALLEN'S PATENT, two-piece ivory grips decorated with scrolls about the top.
Lot 304
A CASED SMALL BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL BY ALLEN, 2inch two-stage turn-off barrel, scroll engraved rounded action with bar hammer, stamped ALLEN'S PATENT 1845, two-piece ivory grips, contained in its red felt lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories, the inside of the lid with retailer's label for A.J. PLATE SAN FRANCISCO. Hinges loose and chip to corner of case.
Lot 398
A 54-BORE PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER BY T K BAKER OF LONDON, 5.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel with multi-groove rifling, stamped with the number 27 to the underside, plain cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded, signed and bolted action with traces of original finish, border and scroll engraved Baker's Patent long-spur hammer with traces of original case colour hardening, border and scroll engraved steel mounts the back strap engraved No 1626. Presented his lock at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and granted his Registered Design for the long-spur hammer in 1852.
Lot 399
AN 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY BENTLEY OPEN FRAME REVOLVER WITH CUSTOMISED LONG-SPUR HAMMER, 5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, mounted with a rammer on the left side, border engraved blued cylinder, border and scroll engraved blued frame, chequered two-piece wooden grips. The additional long-spur on the hammer is a well-executed later addition. Over all retains about 80% blued finish, mostly lacking from the right side of the frame.
Lot 113
Bruce Bairnsfather “Old Bill” China Plate, made by Grimwade’s Staffordshire. Cartoon to the centre by Bairnsfather showing a soldier sitting on a unexploaded shell hitting it with a hammer and a comrade standing next to him with the slogan “GIVE IT A GOOD ARD UN BERT. YOU CAN GENERALLY EAR EM FIZZING A BIT FIRST IF THEY ARE AGOIN TO EXPLODE”. Reverse with makers mark and “Made by the girls of Staffordshire during the winter of 1917/18 when the boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty & civilization”. Remains in good condition.
Lot 151
A French Art Deco verdigris spelter figure on oval slate plinth. Formed as a kneeling man dressed in a loin cloth striking a piece of bronze with a hammer. Signed G. Hervor, titled La Force and with presentation plaque for the pigeon fancier federation 1953, 48cm wide, 38cm high.Condition report intended as a guide only.Components slightly loose, no wear, damage or repair.
Lot 1542
A Matthew Norman lacquered brass carriage clock with alarm, having a swing carry handle over visible platform escapement, white enamel dial with subsidiary alarm dial, twin barrel going eight day movement striking a single hammer on a gong, h.15.5cm. In working order.Strike registers but hammer not falling.Dial good.Case good.Requires a light polish only.
Lot 1543
A French brass carriage clock, 20th century, having push button hour and half-hour repeat and alarm, the white enamel dial with subsidiary alarm dial, visible platform escapement, twin barrel going eight day movement striking single hammer on a gong, stamped Made in France to backplate, h.14cm (handle down)
Lot 1547
An early Victorian mahogany cased bracket clock, the circular brass dial signed Sellman of St Leonards on Sea, twin winding holes for an eight day brass wire-driven fusee movement, having anchor escapement, pull repeat, and with single hammer striking a gong, the case with flower head and scroll leaf carved mouldings, h.42cm.Dial dia. 8”.
Lot 99
An early 19th century side lock/Flintlock fowling piece, engraved 'LODER' (John & Edward), London, overall length 121cm. Condition Report: Old splice repair, to the fore end of stock (well done). Small patch on stock behind lock on the hammer side.Action spring is weak but cocks and half cocks.
Lot 226
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BELGIAN PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL by Lassence-Ronge a Liege, the 12cm long octagonal steel and barrel stamped with the maker's mark above a pull-out ramrod, the lockplate with foliate engraving, the fluted and carved walnut grip with shell motif and covered shot compartment in the butt, 22cm overall length Condition Report:- The action is stiff but still works, the trigger drops when the hammer is fully cocked and it fires. The barrel is 12cm. long. . .
Lot 2148
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 15th December with original envelope marked Miss Sharman Douglas. Thanking her for her delicious and wonderful present of stockings. I am thrilled with them and you should have seen Ruby and I dancing round them in excitement.....and also I want to thank you again for all the heavenly parties, but most of all for being such a good friend and so angelic always. best love from Margaret Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2149
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 7th July 1949 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her for her hospitality and referring to a trip to see a film it was such fun going to a film in the spur of the moment Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2150
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 30th July 1950 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her for a dinner party. it was such fun just being your family and my family! We all loved it.. Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2151
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed card with Buckingham Palace heading from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas undated with original envelope. With every good wish for Christmas and the New YearSharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot. .
Lot 2152
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 12th July 1949 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her a thousand times for your magnificent ball last night. it's the biggest success that's ever been .... Mummie came in this morning to my room and I was so ecstatic about the whole thing, that I had to dress up and do the whole thing for her!Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot. .
Lot 2153
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 1st April 1949 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her for a delightful evening on Wednesday. I did love every minute of it and I stilll rock with laughter when I think of Jack Profumo's face at the other end of the piano with an Annie get your gun gape on his face.Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Jack Profumo is remembered for his part in the Christine Keeler scandal some years later Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2154
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 10th March 1949 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her for her delicious invitation to dinner...I have just spent the morning at the Old Bailey which was fascinating. The maddening thing was we had to leave for lunch in the most exciting bitSharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2155
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 27th June 1949 with original envelope marked by hand. Thanking her for dinner. it was so nice to see dear Mr Kaye again. I woke up this morning and thought with horror how I could have been brave enough to have sung in front of all those frightfully professional people! With a slight shudder i remember how I'd sung every song and grew more and more nervous as my recollections of the evening grew clearer! My only solace was the memory of Robert Montgomery rolling on the sofa kicking his legs in the air!Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret. Mr Kaye was of course the entertainer Danny Kaye.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2156
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Balmoral Castle headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 20th September 1949. I am sening you the extraordinary results of my photography - I hope you like the studio portrait of yourself. What on earth must the Moderator have thought of us. I met him in Edinburgh and I hardly dared face him! I wrote to Mr Kaye for his machine and I am longing to try it out. We must have a grand opening with you and I singing!Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret. Mr Kaye was of course the famous entertainer Danny KayeShe was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2157
† HRH Princess Margaret, hand written signed letter on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Princess Margaret to Sharman Douglas dated 15th November 1950. The letter was obviously written just before the Douglas's were due to leave the UK at the end of his term as US ambassador, You have been so unfailingly kind and hospitable always to me and this letter is a very inadequate way of expressing my gratitude and thanks to you and Mr Douglas for being such true friends not only to all the people who have come to know you but also to this country.Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) was an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2158
† Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, two signed Christmas cards with photographs, 1990 the Four generations and 1991 Walmer Castle one with original envelopeSent to Sharman Douglas (1928 - 1996) an American socialite known for her friendship with the British royal family, in particular Princess Margaret.She was the only daughter of chemicals heiress and philanthropist Peggy Zinsser (d. 1992) and politician Lewis W. Douglas (d. 1974) who served as Arizona congressman, director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1933 until 1934, and U. S. ambassador to the Court of St. James's from 1947 until 1950. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot..
Lot 2310
Late 19th century French novelty timepiece in the form of a beam engine, movement by Guilmet of Paris. Realistically modelled on the machine with a centrally pivoted beam and two brass-bound flanking chambers on a stepped industrial base, the circular movement stamped with the GLT makers stamp and numbered 211 19cms by 20cm .FOOTNOTESA similar example is illustrated in Roberts, 'Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Shiffer, 1999, fig 22-25.The 8-day timepiece movement has a compound pendulum causing the beam to rock up and down and apparently operate the pistons.Guilmet produced a series of clocks of an industrial nature between c.1875 and the 1910s. The beam engine automaton is one, others include the steam hammer clock, lighthouse clocks, and mortar clocks. This lot numbered 211 must have been among the earliest of this series, as known serial numbers of the main series of industrial clocks listed in Derek Roberts' book, Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks run from 52 to 4566.. Have not had this clock running and cannot guarantee that it keeps good time. Mechanism appears complete. Dials with cracks. Case with general wear and scratched. Please see images.
Lot 115
§ John Brunsdon, ARCA (British, 1933-2014) North Norfolk - John D Hammer Arriving at Weybourne Station signed 'John Brunsdon' in pencil (lower right); titled and numbered 16/35 coloured etching 54 x 67.50cm (21 x 26in) Water damage and significant staining to the plate margin in the bottom left corner. Slight discolouration to the plate margin consistent with age. Indentation to the bottom plate margin reading: 'John Brunsdon'.
Lot 1507
AN UNUSUAL PERCUSSION CAP DOUBLE BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, twist barrels with with four platinum breech lines, bar locks engraved with scrolling foliage, inscribed Cartmell Patent, large undecorated slab sided hammers, half stock with chequered grip, engraved iron furniture. 44ins long. Mid 19th Century. Engraving worn, left hammer retaining screw replaced.
Lot 1384
§ Ferdinand Thurnherr (Swiss, 1875-1955) after Herman Van Der Mijn. Still Life of Flowers in the Dutch Style, oil on canvas. Signed and inscribed verso. 75 x 59 cm,ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. Some cracking of picture surface.Possibly original frame. Frame with losses and re-touching.
Lot 1403
§ Francis Edwin Hodge (1883-1949), Portrait of Hazel Bruce Dunlop (1911-2005), oil on canvas, in gilt wood frame 72 x 113 cm. Hazel Hodge, (nee Dunlop), was married to the artist at the time of painting, before becoming Lady Fish after her marriage to Sir Eric Wilfred Fish (1894-1974)., Francis Hodge's portrait of King George VI is currently hanging in the Naval Base in Portsmouth.ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION..
Lot 1415
§ John Anthony Park (British, 1880-1962). Still life of chrysanthemums and Oriental ceramics, oil on board, signed, 75cm x 60cm,ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. § Believed to be early 20th century, appears to be original frame, no major faults found, board is starting to dry and crack which is visible on the picture surface. Consigned through a valuation day.
Lot 1422
§ Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008), 'The woman with three faces', signed, oil on canvas, 49cm x 49cm,PROVENANCE: Artcurial lot 214 and Fred Yates studio stamp verso.ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. §
Lot 1427
§ Edward Wesson (British, 1910-1983), 'Snowdonia from Port Madoc', signed, oil on board, 45cm x 60cmPROVENANCE: Westley Richards & Sons label verso. See; 'The Art of Edward Wesson; Roy Ranson; illustrated p. 124.ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION..
Lot 1431
§ Fred Cuming (British, b. 1930), 'October, Camber Sands', signed, oil on board, 21.5cm x 29cm. ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. § Overall condition good, no major faults visible front or verso. Staining dots to right hand corner visible on photograph.
Lot 1462
§ Sherree Valentine Daines (British, b.1956) 'The young musician'. mixed media on board, signed SEVD, 24cm x 14cm. ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. Overall condition good, no damage found.
Lot 1463
§ Sherree Valentine Daines (British, b.1956) 'Violet Wood. mixed media on board, signed SEVD, and inscribed verso, 30cm x 23cm. ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.. Overall condition good, no damage found.
Lot 1466
§ Joan Gillchrest (British, 1918-2008). ‘Watching the Sailing Boats at Lands End’. Oil on board. Signed with monogram lower left. Signed label verso with title. Also gallery label from ‘Beside the Wave’ of Falmouth verso. 23cm x 17.5cm. Framed.ARTISTS RESALE RIGHT MAYBE ADDITIONALLY PAYABLE ON THIS LOT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. VISIT THE DACS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION..
Lot 3
An 18th/19th Century French Officer's Cased Travelling Alarm Clock:The Dial has the legend "Il est l`heure de faire le bien" and two winding holes and three hands, the case has floral spandrels and bosses to the sides with a laurel and floral decoration to the top and handle, the back door has large pierced cover and opens to reveal three hammers striking on one bell, this rings for Alarm, Hours and Quarters. Comes with fitted case which has tooled gilt detail to the sides and the top. Clock H 20cm x W 13 cm x D 11 cm CONDITION REPORT: Clock in good original condition, minor scratches to the dial and chip around the winding ports, original hands and alarm hand.Gilt case retains original finish, all floral appliques are firmly fixed, striking quarters pull on the left side set with a translucent bead, and the alarm pull coming from beneath the clock with an opaque bead.The right side of the clock has the letters "GP HR II" impressed to it.the pierced back door opens and closes firmly, a slight buckling to the pierced section sitting in the frame.Movement with three hammers striking on a single bell, two for hours and minutes, the bottom hammer for the alarm.in good working order, chiming out of sync with the time.Case is original and in unrestored condition with original lining, hook closures and gilded leather outer.no mould or dusting to the linings in good stable condition.comes with later double ended key.
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