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Lot 521
ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTa Victorian mahogany staircase section, comprising three newel posts with shaped, carved and turned detail, 168.5cm, 158.5cm and 155.5cm high respectively; thirty-five balusters with turned detail and shaped ends 71cm high; and a handrail 235cm longNote: from a Glasgow property.
Lot 526
A Burmantofts Faience charger by William Neatby, dated 1887, painted with a geisha with a parasol, standing on a traditional Japanese balcony, before Mount Fuji, a tethered bird of prey perched on a handrail, a crane catching a snail, in colours impressed marks, painted Wm J Neatby, dated 1887, 39.5cm. diam.
Lot 12
Cast iron spiral staircase comprising: fourteen steps, each with pierced scroll decoration, twelve 84cm balustrade spindles and a plain handrail, also included in the lot are forty-nine conforming 107cm balustrade spindles and four sections of conforming handrail presumably originally forming an associated gallery rail Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Lot 49
Georgian Officers' private purchase flintlock Fusil musket, by Blair, of the American Wars of Independence period, circa 1780, with 650 bore two-stage barrel with silver foresight and bayonet stud, engraved step-tail lock, signed by the maker, gold touch-hole with full length figured walnut handrail stock with engraved steel furniture and steel ramrod, the barrel 95cm, 136cm overall. See Howard Blackmore British Military Firearms 1650 - 1850 for similar examples CONDITION REPORT Good overall condition, working action, barrel cleaned overall, some light pitting and rust staining to lock, trigger guard and other fittings. Some dents, small repairs and scratches to stock
Lot 1041
A small quantity of OO gauge Hornby railway. A BR Class T9 Greyhound 4-4-0 tender locomotive renumbered as 30719 in lined black livery with early emblem. A BR Schools Class 4-4-0 tender locomotive Brighton 30915 in lined Brunswick Green livery, one name plate missing, one tyre displaced and slight damage to cab handrail. Together with 4x BR SR Maunsell corridor coaches; a first class, third class, brake composite and a 6 compartment brake. A BR SR buffet car and a third class brake. Plus a Replica Railways BR SR Mk.1 first class coach. All in SR green livery. All boxed, minor / some wear. GC
Lot 63
Southeast Asia, Burma (modern day Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted traditional Burmese theater puppet head, probably carved from Gmelina arborea (yamanay) wood, with an articulated mouth, an elaborate seven-tiered headdress with a flame finial and ear ornaments, and an elegant face, its eyes inlaid with black and white glass. According to Dr. Tin Maung Kyi, a medical doctor as well as an expert on Burmese puppetry, each puppet is typically comprised of seventeen to nineteen pieces that are string operated; the head and neck piece, the body in two pieces, a pair of arms in six pieces and a pair of legs in eight pieces. Burmese marionettes are incredibly intricate and dexterous as they require eighteen (for male characters) or nineteen (for female) wires, and even more amazingly, all of these wires are controlled only by one puppeteer. The size of the head determines the height of the puppet, and the hand-span (distance between the thumb and tip of middle finger) determines the circumference of the head. Clearly, this head belonged to a rather large puppet. The tradition of Burmese puppet theater (yoke thay) originated in the 15th century CE and saw its peak in popularity in the 19th century. The performances would last all night and shows called upon the talents of puppeteers, singers, and musicians. A Burmese marionette troupe involves twenty-seven characters, including a king, animals such as horse, elephant, tiger, monkey and parrot, ministers, a prince and princess, buffoons, and various mythical characters. Each puppet is danced in its own particular manner. This puppet represents a mythical being, probably Thagyar Min, the King of the Celestial Beings, who wears a seven-tiered headdress and an opulent costume resembling ceremonial dress worn by Burmese kings on stately occasions that is comprised of a gold-hued robe embellished with sequins and beads. He also carries a double-edged sword in his right hand. According to Dr. Kyi, this puppet must always descend upon the stage from above the handrail, signifying his elevated abode and by extension, his high status. What's more, his feet are never to touch the floor. Custom wood stand. A fabulous example from this cherished Burmese tradition. Size: head measures 9.5" L x 8" W x 22.25" H (24.1 cm x 20.3 cm x 56.5 cm); 26.625" H (67.6 cm) on standFor additional information about Burmese puppetry see the following sources: Bruns, A.: Burmesische Marionettenkunst 2000, Bangkok (Ph.D.Thesis); Cowell, E.B.: The Jataka or Stories of the Buddha's former births 1969, London: Luzac & Co; Ma Thanegi: The illusion of life. Burmese marionnettes 1994, Bangkok: White Orchid Press; and Singer, N.F.: Burmese Puppets, 1992, Singapore, Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press. Provenance: Ex-Private Boulder, CO collection acquired at Indochine Gallery Condition: Losses to area where nails inserted to attach articulated mouth, but articulated mouth still moves. Losses to eye inlays as shown. Flame ornaments reattached to both ears. Stabilized crack running from lowest tier of of headdress to eyelid with overpainting. Loss to back of headdress. Stable age cracks to neck and face. General surface wear and pigment loss as shown. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #117806
Lot 974
A Bing Gauge I or Larger 4-Doll Signal Gantry, in need of restoration, with early GBN motifs to operating levers, featuring double-armed dolls to centre and single ‘ringed’ arms to outer ones, overall P-F, essentially complete save for one short handrail fitting, but all dolls need re-fixing to frame and other work, general surface rusting
Lot 992
A Bing-Werke Single-Cylinder Oscillating ‘Side-mounted’ Mill-type Live Steam Engine, with boiler approx 1½” diameter and 6” long, 3” diameter flywheel, non-original Mamod vapourising spirit burner and replacement (probably Wilesco) embossed brick-effect chimney, on elaborately-printed ‘tiled’ base with handrail around moving parts, overall G, some restoration and non-original parts as detailed
Lot 878
A Bing for Bassett-Lowke Gauge I Clockwork LNWR 4-4-0 Locomotive Only, in LNWR black without identification, fitted with 2-speed mechanism, overall F-G, front handrail broken, retouching/repainting to splashers and some other areas, mech tested ok, together with a suitable key but NO tender (2)
Lot 81
Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge 3-rail LMS Locomotives, comprising LMS maroon no 6231 ‘Duchess of Atholl’ and tender, F-G with slight corrosion to handrail, unboxed, together with two boxed LMS black 0-6-2T locomotives no 6917, one VG in G-VG box, the other P, play worn and with damage to pony truck, in F box (4)
Lot 377
Bing black LNWR 0-4-0 c/w loco George the Fifth No. 2663, all rods replaced missing spring with 4 wheel LNWR tender, green 0-4-0 c/w loco No. 3410 missing spring with BUB 6 wheel LNER tender, Bing green c/w 0-4-0 loco No. 4700 part repainted, missing boiler handrail rods on nearside and coupling rods, all items suitable for spares or restoration (a/f)
Lot 1015
Impressive wrought iron 'Monet' bridge , the shallow arched bridge with scrolled handrail, raised on ornate spindle supports, 261cm long CONDITION REPORT Wooden slats are rotten in places and some will require replacement. General weathering and corrosion to ironwork, appears to be structurally sound. Possibly mid-20th century
Lot 598
* Britains set 1433 Covered Tender SECOND VERSION, khaki finish, metal tracks, white treaded tyres, with not matching driver with moustache and remade cover (G-F, box G-F, one hole cut in side) and set 1641, Underslung Lorry, dark green finish, with driver, inner wheels metal in a reproduction box (G-F, hinges of ammunition box damaged, one handrail bent, two smooth white rubber tyres replaced) 1938 (4)
Lot 9
Pre War Elastolin Hausser Tinplate Coastal Defence Searchlight, with ridged glass lens, light bulb, mounted on coastal defence pedestal, with steps and handrail, working elevating and platform gear, tan/green/brown camouflage paint work, in excellent original condition, a few tiny paint chips,
Lot 250
Trix Twin Railway 00 Gauge 14v AC pre-war sets: a trio of LNER sets, comprising 4/314 Suburban Passenger with early post-war green loco and tender no 465 and four short coaches, all G-VG, a 4/325 Goods Train set with incorrect lid containing black 0-4-0 2394 with tender, four wagons, oil, wire and plugs, all VG-E, and 4/334 Express Passenger set with green 0-4-0 2581 and tender, three coaches and controller, all VG, loco has one handrail missing and incorrect screws to rear, box F-G (3)
Lot 639
An uncommon Hornby O Gauge Early 6v No 1 Electric GWR 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive and related items: made circa 1930 with the old-style body, with brass safety-valve bonnet and brush caps, overall G-VG, some rusting to handrail and cab roof area, rear coupling replaced (spare provided loose), together with its 6v Transformer (unfit for use) and controller mounted on a wooden box, with the original transformer box dated 7-30, specified for this locomotive, box F-G, split to one lid corner, and a box of 3-rail track, clips and buffers, mostly P-F (qty)
Lot 760
A Flintlock Musket converted from a Brown Bess to a short carbine. Barrel 16" with the two standard proofs. Standard lock (unmarked mainspring weak). Handrail twist stock with brass buttcap. Shortened walnut fullstock with steel ramrod. Conversion likely during its working life. An attractive piece.
Lot 836
Musket: An outstanding replica of a Brown Bess Musket. One of a limited edition of 100 and numbered 'No. 008'. The musket was produced as a limited edition in 1975 to commemorate the first shots being fired in the American Revolution April 19th 1775 at Lexington Green, Massachusetts. Polished steel barrel with PoW Feathers etched to breech section & 1775-1975 in a scroll. Case hardened lock and cock engraved 'No 008'. Handrail walnut fullstock with raised apron. Hallmarked silver mounts including: 'S' plate, buttplate, ramrod pipes and trigger guard. Steel ramrod. The whole piece made to the highest specifications as follows: Silver mounts- approx 2lbs of silver used all silver components hallmarked. Barrel 46" Calibre .75". Stock made from selected English walnut. Copied lock from the Long Island Pattern. An original booklet accompanies the musket. The original cost of this musket was £1600 in 1975. A collectors grade lot in outstanding condition and a rare limited edition complete with a Proof House certificate of deactivation. V.G.W.O & condition.
Lot 1111
An early Bing Gauge I Tank Wagon: circa 1902, ref 9176/1, with blue-grey tank, black/red underframe, soldered construction including ladder, handrail, cross-braces and screw-in cap, lettered ‘Petroleum Comp.’ to both ends, G, small areas of paint loss/chipping, rusting to wheels and couplings, both ‘club’ links missing
Lot 1112
An early Bing Gauge I Tank Wagon: circa 1902, ref 9176/1, with orange tank, black/maroon underframe, soldered construction including ladder, handrail, cross-braces and screw-in cap, lettered ‘Petroleum Comp.’ to both ends, F-G, some paint loss/rusting to underframe, rusting to wheels and couplings, tank generally grubby, one coupling changed for Carette type
Lot 1136
ANNOUNCE MADE BY MARKLIN A fine Hand-enamelled Portal Crane: possibly by Doll or early Kibri, finished in blue-green with grey details and brown cabin roof, base wheel Gauge approx 6½”, with worm slewing movement, access ladder and railings, overall G, some corrosion to jib, one leg detached from base, slight damage to handrail, lacks associated track
Lot 960
A Bassett-Lowke 0 Gauge 3-rail ‘Compound’ Locomotive and Tender: in LMS lined maroon livery as no 1082, overall F, front bogie missing and mounting modified, slight damage around handrail mountings, creasing to right side of cab, tender possibly from larger locomotive, F-G, but lacks wheels and buffers, unboxed
Lot 512
The Francis Johnston-Speaker Clock A highly important and monumental mahogany Longcase Clock, crested with a scallop shell and flanked with figure and hound to one side, and a cherub with a medici lion, on a leaf wreath moulded arch and trellis panel, applied with the Johnston Coat of Arms and motto reading "Nunquam Non Paratus" above a later brass and steel dial, signed J. Waugh & Son, Dublin, with Roman and Arabic numerals on the chapter ring, a subsidiary dial for seconds, two key squares, date aperture and two smaller dials for chimes, the musical mechanism playing a brass pinned barrel, and fifteen graduating steel bells, flanked to either side with a cluster column, headed with ornate stylized Doric capitals, each with a hanging wreath and deep carved side trellis panels, all above a brass inlaid door with serpentine top and a centre aperture with glazed panel inside a leaf carved moulded frame with fleur-de-lis finial, flanked with canted corners and carved female caryatids, on a conforming acanthus leaf moulded canted plinth, and a stepped moulded base, 9'9" x 44" (297cms x 112cms). (1) J. Waugh & Son Dublin The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker's Clock James Waugh was a member of a well-known family of clock makers. He worked in Armagh from 1785 until 1805 when he moved to Dublin. He produced an 'astronomical' clock for use in Armagh Observatory, circa 1793., and assisted Robert Hogg in making an astronomical quadrant with a 35 inch radius (Hogg was later an assistant astronomer at Armagh). In Dublin he produced clocks from 157 James Street under the name 'Waugh & Sons' as well as 'James Waugh' (this latter nomenclature was in operation between 1805 and 1815). From 1820 until 1824 he operated from 24 James Street and, in 1825, moved to 40 Aungier Street. In 1826 a final move took him to 42 Aungier Street. He is known to have made the works for a Longcase Clock 9 feet 8 inches high, by 3 feet 8 inches wide that was in the Irish Houses of Parliament**. Francis Johnston of Kilmore*** MRIA (1760 - 1829) was the second son of William Johnston of Armagh. On the death of his older brother, Richard Johnston of Kilmore (1759 - 1806), without issue, Francis became the head of his family and entitled to the undifferenced Arms, as displayed on the superstructure of the Clock****. The Parliament House was sold in 1803 to the Bank of Ireland for £40,000. The conversion into the Bank's headquarters was started the following year and completed in 1811. Francis Johnston was the architect of the alterations. Between 1807 and 1814 Richard Stewart executed the carvings in the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle, which had been designed by Francis Johnston and the unusual shape of the shield for the Johnston Coat of Arms, which was added to the Speaker's Clock, is identical in form, to those for the Viceroys of Ireland which Stewart carved in the Chapel Royal, Dublin. A carillon, or musical clock. The mechanism has 15 bells and 30 hammers playing airs, self-chiming and speed control playing every three hours. The seatboard is 7 inches tall, 4-6 deep, 1/2 thick, 13 inches long and 13 inches square. The Bell 0 4 1/2 hammer spring 4 1/2 long, weights. The Gong 14lb strike 18 movement 7 x 5 2 1/2" deep. Movement dead beat escapement with maintaining power, 18" square dial movement measures 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" deep. Heavy cast metal pendulum bob in 2 parts. Secured, with 4 screws wooden pendulum rod, 5 pillar movement motion work drive wheel to carillon 0 3 1/2, 96 teeth 16 pins. The minute wheel, which has an 8 leaves movement does not sit on the seat board but hangs from it. It is secured with 4 bolts 3 weight of lead with pulley enclosed. The gong 18-20 strike 20 - 25 carillon 30. The carillon bell (sea board, 28 long 12 deep 1 1/2 thick) long: the hammer spring 10 inches largest 6- 1 1/2 Frame rough iron bushed with manganese brass, 15 bells 30 hammers driving or drum, wheel. 0 6 3/4 thick 6 spokes with 72 teeth. Wooden barrel winding arbour 3/8 in square. Bevel to great wheel. Drives cylinder wheel 1st cam wheel 72 teeth 0 3 1/2 brass pinion 14 leaves 0 3 3/4. It has a gathering pallet with no tail. The 2nd wheel 56 teeth 0 2 1/4, pinion 8 leaves 1/2 0. the 3rd warning wheel 48 teeth 0 2 1/8 pinion 8 leaves 1/2 0. The fly or governor 8 leaves 0 1/2. The distance of the great wheel between shoulders in 6 1/2 inches. All others are 4 3/4 inches except the fly pinion. The cylinder is 16 in long and the wheel is 0 3 1/4, 72 teeth, 0 5 in excluding pinion. The largest bell is 0 6 in. The smallest is 1 3/4 in. The bells are stamped R. Wells Albourne of Wiltshire, who is listed in Bells of England, by Tom Ingram, published by David Charles, 1954. * * The first Astronomer of the Observatory, Reverend Dr. J.A. Hamilton, was appointed in July 1790, and as an endowment for the Astronomer, Primate Robinson gave twenty acres of land and the estate of Derrynaught. Several instruments, including a Ramsden transit instrument and meridian circle, a Troughton equatorial telescope and three clocks, were ordered at the Primate's expense. However, owing to the Primate's death before receipt of all the instruments, the two Ramsden instruments never came to Armagh, Compensating for the non arrival of the Ramsden transit instrument an Armagh watchmaker, Mr. James Waugh, constructed one, and observations with it commenced in July 1793 (Stuart 1819). Some results with this instrument were published in the Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy (Hamilton 1810). * **Watch and Clockmakers in Ireland. by William Galland Stuart, Dublin 2000 (published with a grant from the Heritage Council). * ***Kilmore House, Richhill, County Armagh (Johnston IFR) a 3 story Georgian block, given 2 curvilinear Jacobean-style gables and mullioned oriels, between which 3 bays of the original elevation remain as they always were, complete with the astragals in the sash windows; the adjoining elevation also remained Georgian. The interior was also remodelled, presumably at the same time: the hall has a screen of tapering wooden piers, incorporating the stairs, which have a handrail of carved wood panelling. The dining room has a Victorian Gothic chimney piece of marble. Seat of the Johnstons of whom Francis Johnston, the architect, was a younger son, (from page 174 of "A Guide to Irish Country Houses" by Mark Bence-Jones, published by Constable, London 1978 revised edition 1988, 2nd revised edition 1990). * ****Arms of Johnston of Kilmore, Armagh: Argent a saltire sable in base a heart ensigned with an imperial crown proper on a chief gules three cushions or: Motto: Nunquam Non Paratus ("Never Unprepared"), Crest: an arm in armour embowed, the hand grasping a sword all proper charged with a spur rowel gules.
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