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Click here to subscribeSebastian Erard, Patent harp no 521 at No.18 Great Marlborough St., London, c.1801, gilt and satinwood, the single action seven pedal base on paw feet - unrestored Condition Report complete and appears highly original, seams to soundboard showing slits consistent with age rather than damage, should not affect the musical capability, owner says in working order (a harpist), pedals mechanically operational, patination/discolouration to some of soundboard
[MISCELLANEOUS]. GEOFFREY GRIGSON Twenty-eight works by or one Grigson, including The Fiesta and Other Poems, first edition, Secker & Warburg, London, 1978, boards, dustjacket, octavo; and The Harp of Aeolus and Other Esays on Art, Literature & Nature, first edition, Routledge, London, 1947, green cloth, dustjacket, octavo, (box).
5 x English Hammered Silver Coins comprising: Philip & Mary groat MM lis; holed at 12 o'clock, bust Poor o/wise full, clear legends & shield detail Fine; Elizabeth I sixpence 1569 MM coronet, creased & straightened, portrait weak, overall VG; James I shilling, second coinage, third bust MM rose, surface corrosion, rust-coloured stains o/wise Fine & sixpence 1605 second coinage, fourth bust, MM rose, lightly clipped o/wise AFine; Charles I penny, no inner circles, oval shield, no C R, clipped o/wise Fine, together with Ireland, James I shilling, second coinage MM rose(?), rev. crowned harp; surface corrosion, digs & scratches Fair to VG & Elizabeth I copper penny 1601 MM star, obv. royal shield dividing E R , rev. crowned harp dividing date; irregular flan, good surfaces AFine to Fine for issue
Ireland 5 x Miscellaneous Hammered & Milled Coins comprising: Henry VIII groat, second coinage, MM trefoil, obv. (HENRIC VIII) D.G.R. AGL.Z around crowned arms, rev. FRANCE DOMIN(VS HIB)ERNIE, H R either side of crowned harp; clipped between 1 & 5 o'clock AFine; James I shilling, second coinage, MM martlet VG/GFine; Charles II halfpenny 168? surface pitting & corrosion, clear legends AVG & James II gun metal halfcrown May. 1690 small size AVF & gun metal shilling 1689 Sepr date weak o/wise AVF
Connaught Rangers Victorian Officer's glengarry badge circa 1881-90. A very fine and scarce silver example. Crowned circlet inscribed 'The Connaught Rangers' ornamented with shamrock spray to the base; within the circlet; in silver, the Harp on a domed emerald green velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC
5th Royal Irish Lancers Boer War 1902 Birmingham hallmarked silver NCO's arm badge A good example by B & P bearing hallmarks to both back and front. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp of hollow construction with flat backplate. Two loops to reverse. Service wear Pattern also worn by 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars.
A George III Irish silver goblet, by John Laughlin, Dublin circa 1780, vase shaped bowl, engraved decoration, on a raised circular foot with a gadroon border, engraved with a crest, height 16.5cm, plus an Irish silver waiter, marked with Hibernia and a harp, circular form, inner swag border and outer beaded border, engraved with a crest, on three hoof feet, diameter 15cm, approx. total weight 12.8oz. (2) The crest on the goblet is that of the Ven. Dr. Edward Synge, Archdeacon of Kilala. The crest on the waiter is that of Marchmont.
A George III silver armorial wine label, by James Phipps, London circa 1780, the scroll body with a bright-cut border, applied with a pierced harp pediment, incised 'PORT', length 4.5cm. approx. weight 0.2oz. The crest is that of Byngley, Cope of Ireland, Critchley, Derwell, and other families.
A Victorian officer’s embroidered pouch of the 8th The King’s Royal Irish (Light) Dragoons (Hussars), scarlet cloth with gilt braid border to flap, finely embroidered with VR cypher on which is superimposed a prominent lion on crowned Irish harp, below this scrolls “The King’s Royal” and “Irish Hussars” all within a wreath of shamrock, ornamental gilt belt loops to panelled scarlet leather pouch with label of “Hamburger & Co 30 King Street Covent Garden. Manufacturers. Lacemen to the King”, and inside the flap another label “Helmets, Swords, Shabraques, Caps & Accoutrements, Saddlery etc with every Appointment. For the Army and Navy”. Very Good Condition Plate 53
ARBROATH FC Scarce book , hardback, "The Red Lichties", privately produced by Arbroath in 1978 to celebrate their centenary, 82 pages with a number of vintage photographs. Includes a report of the famous Arbroath 36-0 Cup victory over Bon Accord. What is perhaps not as well known is that, incredibly, on the same day, another team, Dundee Harp won their tie 35-0, the distance between the two games being just 18 miles. Imagine winning 35-0 only to find out that you were not the highest scoring team that day. The book is scarce and is obviously a good read. Also enclosed is a club letterheading dated August 1978 signed by the then Secretary Manager Albert Henderson. Good
An 18th century Channel Islands silver christening cup, maker's mark GH struck once below rim (Guillaume Henry, Guernsey c.1720-1767), plus harp and K maker's marks, the maker's mark overstruck JLP (Jean Le Page, Guernsey fl. c.1799-1836), of typical form, the body in good gauge silver with flat top to the rim, wide cast beaded S-scroll handles and short, waisted foot, inscribed with 19th century monogram 'MBV' to side, earlier inscribed 'a PDP don de son Oncle & Parain P.B Né le 11e Decr. 1798' to base, 2 5/8in. (6.7cm.) high, weight 3.45 tr.oz.
A rare late 17th century Channel Islands silver tasse au vin or tastevin, four part maker's mark with RB below a fleur-de-lys and coronet, plus harp, coronet and A below a fleur-de-lys and coronet (Robert Barbedor, Jersey and Guernsey c.1677-c.1704), of French lobe and ring style, the shallow cup shaped bowl of good gauge and with slightly kicked-up base, inscribed 'E.B' to side, with pierced and chased shell and foliate thumbpiece and plain ring handle, 4¾in. (12cm.) long, weight 3.3 tr.oz.
A rare George II Channel Islands silver lidded quart tankard, maker's mark GH struck three times beneath rim, to handle and top of cover, together with harp and K letter marks beneath rim (Guillaume Henry, Guernsey c.1720-1767), the tapered, straight sided tankard with domed hinged cover with shell thumbpiece and tapered S-scroll handle with bifurcated terminal, the body and cover with extensive later repoussé decoration around an earlier engraved armorial for the Carey family of Guernsey, with gilt washed interior, engraved scratch weight to base, 'oz. 29 1/8', 7in. (17.75cm.) high, weight 26.6 tr.oz.
A Chinese porcelain Dutch-decorated bowl, Qianlong 1736-95, later-enamelled in Holland with a repeated scene of European musicians, a gentleman playing the cello, a lady a small harp, while a second seated lady conducts from a central position, the bowl's interior with a central scene of swans swimming before a village, the inside walls with three landscape scenes, 14.5cm dia. Cf. Helen Espir, European Decoration on Oriental Porcelain, p.166, pl.15 for a similar bowl.The decoration on this bowl is perhaps derived from Philip Mercier's painting The Music Party, which depicts the three children of George II (including Anne, Princess of Orange).
A late 19th century French marble and gilt metal eight day clock garnitureThe stepped base on compressed toupee feet rising to an architectural base adorned with classical nymph playing harp and foliate laurels and swags enclosing a white enamelled chapter ring with gilt dial and glazed front adorned with music trophy spandrels flanked by two campala urn form garnitures, further detailed with classical motifs before a variegated marble base, each rising from compressed toupee feet, clock 53cm high, garnitures 52cm high, stamped two movements 256581. (3) CONDITION REPORT: Sold with the pendulum and key. Enamel to dial is in a good condition. Minor nibbles to marble edge of the clock and garnitures. One impact crack to the back of the shoulder of one garniture. Overall good condition. Movement sold as seen. Possible repair to the marble on clock garniture base corner.
A KILLARNEY ARBUTUS AND MARQUETRY INLAID FOLDING TOP CARD TABLE, mid-19th century, the rectangular cross band top centred with a titled inlaid depiction of Muckross Abbey, enclosed within a border of acorns and leafy group, opening to reveal backgammon and chess board, on a panelled centre pillar and shaped platform base inlaid with shamrock groups, on ebonised flat paw feet. 80 x 42 x 79cmThe Killarney Woodwork IndustryBy the middle of the 18th Century Killarney and its hinterland was emerging as a ‘tourist centre’. Early visitors related their experiences of awesome lakes, mountains and wildlife in guidebooks and by 1853 Killarney was accessible by rail, allowing even greater numbers to reach the area. Roughly 30 years before the arrival of the railroad, enterprising men such as Jeremiah O’Connor established factories for the production of handcrafted souvenirs such as chessboards, snuffboxes, card cases - even jewellery. The items were made from a variety of beautiful local timbers - arbutus, elm, ash, holly, yew, bog oak and bog yew which grew in abundance on the mountainsides surrounding the Lakes of Killarney. Arbutus and bog oak were used prolifically and became particular to the Killarney wares. As mementos of the area, the items mentioned were inlaid with marquetry images of the most popular local sites: Muckross Abbey, Ross Castle, Glena Cottage, Old Weir Bridge, Innisfallen, Aghadoe, Dunloe Castle and Killarney House, several of which can be identified on the Davenport desk illustrated. The images were largely taken from a book of engravings ‘Ireland: Its Scenery, Character &c’ (1841) by Mr and Mrs S. C. Hall. In addition the wares were decorated with symbolic motifs of shamrock, harp, ivy, ferns, mountain eagles and deer. The depiction of wreaths, shamrock, rose and thistle together symbolised the union of Ireland with England, Scotland and Wales. It is possible that producers obtained the notion for such souvenir articles from other tourist resorts such as Tunbridge Wells in Kent as there are records of similar items being manufactured earlier than those at Killarney. The sale of these small, portable, often exquisitely carved items was seasonal and by the mid-nineteenth century manufacturers had turned their hand at creating fine quality pieces of furniture such as writing desks, sofas and cabinets aimed at the gentry, both locally and nationally/internationally. Good producers such as James Egan displayed wares at exhibitions as far away as Paris and New York. Around 1860 Egan was commissioned by Lord Castlerosse to manufacture a fine arbutus cabinet and desk as a gift for Queen Victoria and many of the manufacturers both gifted and sold pieces to members of the royal family giving further status to the wares. The decline in production of Killarney woodwork came in the late 1800s. The lack of innovation in design and competitive pricing from outside manufacturers assisted in the demise of the industry. The production of items in bog oak lasted longer than that of arbutus but by the early 1900s Killarney was better known for its lace than its woodwork. Now only woodwork museums in Kerry and the items themselves remain.
19TH CENTURY DITAL HARP LUTE BY ASTOR & HORWOODthe maker's name in gilt above the bridge, the pear-shaped body, with curved neck supported on a Doric pillar, having seven fretted strings over two fret boards, and seven diapason strings, the ebonised body decorated with a gilt vine border, with gilt scrolls and putto face bellow the bridge, and a gilt eight pointed star above the sound hole, raised on a gilt plinth, decorated with fruits and foliage, 85cm high, with original case, the inside bearing label for Edward Withers, London, also with tuning pegProvenance: Originally in the ownership of the Cadbury family
*Heath (William, 1795-1840). Retirement. Minerva's favourite Bird!!!, published T. McLean, 1829, Looking Grave on the New Appointment, published T. McLean, 1830, Another mistake!!! Poor Billy, punlished T. Mclean circa 1830, Does the Harp of Rosa Slumber, published T. McLean, circa 1830, Thomas Leatherbreeches the Somersetshire Grimaldi receiving an answer to his letter, published T. McLean, circa 1830 [and] The most uncomfortalest I vos hever hin six hinsides..., published T. Mclean circa 1830, together six etched caricatures, with bright contemporary hand colouring, each approximately 360 x 255 mm (6)
A collection of vintage collectable Guinness advertising items to include boxed darts, bottle openers for both Guinness and Harp, nail clippers, tie pins, table mats, Quiz champion glasses and runner up trophy's. From a large private collection of Guinness memorabilia collected by the vendors father who worked for Guinness from the 1950's till the 1980's.
Tokens, British, Middlesex, farthings for general circulation (6), undated, bust of Prince of Wales, rev. his crest and motto (DH.1140a); 1793, bust of Isaac Newton (3), revs. cornucopia and olive branch (DH.1151), cipher TH (DH.1159), Britannia (DH.1160); undated, laureate bust r., rev. harp, coronet above (DH.1165); 1796, laureate bust, flower sprigs around, rev. Prince of Wales's crest (DH.1168), last weakly struck, nearly extremely fine, DH.1165 better, the rest about mint state, first attractively toned, the rest with copious lustre, virtually complete on DH.1151 (6) *DH.1165 ex Cokayne all ex Baldwin’s vault
Tokens, Wales, Glamorgan, Swansea, John Voss, halfpenny, 1796, the Castle, rev. key (DH.4); Anglesey, farthing for general circulation, 1793, bust of Druid, rev. cipher GR (DH.457); North Wales, tokens for general circulation (5): halfpennies, 1793, revs. cipher RNG (3 - DH.1b/1d/2c), harp (DH.8); farthing, 1793, Prince of Wales's crest within shield (DH.15a, small flan), N. Wales 2c with light handling marks on reverse, otherwise about mint state with close to full original colour, the rest extremely fine or better, Glam. 4 and N. Wales penny lustrous, N. Wales 8 with false colouring and an obverse rim knock (7) *DH. Anglesey 457 ex Longman, lot 363 (part); N. Wales 1b ex A.W. Jan all ex Baldwin’s vault
MATCHBOX BLUESMASTER SERIES - Instant collection of 22 x LPs on this essential series. Artists/titles/cat. numbers are Songsters & Saints - Vocal Traditions (MSEX 2001/2002), Papa Harvey Hull & Long Cleve Reed (MSE 201), Walter "Buddy Boy" Hawkins (MSE 202), Bo Weavil Jackson (MSE 203), Peg Leg Howell (MSE 205), Texas Alexander (MSE 206, 214), Coley Jones (MSE 208), Great Harp Players (MSE 209), Leroy Carr (MSE 210), Tommie Bradley (MSE 211), Charley Lincoln (MSE 212), Memphis Harmonica Kings (MSE 213), Ramblin' Thomas (MSE 215), Country Girls (MSE 216), Rufus and Ben Quillian (MSE 217 x 2) then (MSE) 1001, 1002, 1004, 1005 and 1012. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
1911 All-Ireland "Substitute" FinalMedal: G.A.A., Hurling 1911, a 9ct gold "All-Ireland" Medal, the obverse with Celtic Cross design, the central pierced motif with harp overlay and inscribed "Eire", and surrounded "Cumana na gCleat - luit Gaeahealach," the reverse inscribed "All-Ireland Hurling Championship, won by Kilkenny 1911", hallmarked. (1)* Having beaten the reigning champions, Wexford, Kilkenny took on Dublin in the Leinster final and defeated them 4.6 to 3.1. In the All-Ireland semi-final, Antrim were Kilkenny's next victims when they went down by 1.1 to 5.5. Limerick defeated Tipperary by 5.3 to 4.3 in a closely fought Munster final. The All-Ireland final was fixed for the Cork Athletic Grounds but, after several days of heavy rain, the pitch was declared unplayable and the match was rearranged to be played at Thurles. Limerick refused to play anywhere else but Cork, and as a result, Kilkenny were awarded the All-Ireland title. A substitute match was arranged in which Kilkenny beat Tipperary by 3.3. to 2.1. Although Kilkenny had worn the black and amber as early as 1893, it was from this 1911 period that they were adopted as the official Kilkenny colours.
1904 Kilkenny Hurling LeagueMedal: G.A.A.: Co. Kilkenny, 1904, an attractive circular silver Medal, the obverse in Celtic design and engraved central harp, the reverse engraved "K.H.L. (Kilkenny Hurling League) Confederation H.C. 1904," hall marked H. & H. (Hopkins & Hopkins), Scarce; together with a silver Fob Watch and link Chain. (3)* Confederation G.A.A. was an amalgamation of all Kilkenny City Clubs who joined forces to represent the county in the All-Ireland Series. In 1904 Kilkenny won their first All-Ireland Title, with Mooncoin representing the Cats. Confederation G.A.A. no longer exists in the Kilkenny Club Championship.
Of Irish interest, a rare early 19th century pearlware plate: with feather edged rim, the centre with transfer printed vignette depicting a woman playing a harp and wearing a crucifix, a banner behind inscribed 'Erin Ma Vournin!' [My Beloved Ireland], further inscribed above and below 'To the battle men of Erin, To the front of battle go, Every breast a shamrock wearing, Burns to meet his country's foe', 18 cm [hair crack to rim].
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