Cricket: A leather bound Visitors Book in which John Arlott asked people who visited his home to sign their name and address. It dates from 1946 onwards. The entries cover 28 pages and include local friends, BBC colleagues, famous English and touring cricketers, and names from the world of poetry and literature.In 1946 we have the top players of the Indian touring team - Vijay Merchant, Vijay Hazare and Vinoo Mankad plus Michael Ayrton - a famous artist, sculptor, writer and broadcaster. Then in 1947 we meet members of the South African touring team - J D Lindsay -and Louis Duffus (writer) - as well as Req Perks, the Worcestershire cricketer who became a close friend. Harry Craig an Irish writer who was producing radio programmes at the time but later became a noted screenwriter of top level movies - writes a little four line ditty beginning "In Arlott's home they filled my glass. In 1949 several of the NZ tourists, including the manager and captain, as well as several of the Leicestershire cricket team. Also some famous players - Bill Bowes. Denis Compton, Bill Edrich,Norman Yardley. In 1950 we start with Raymond Postgate - a famous left-wing socialist and novelist (one of his books listed below) - but soon get back into cricketers - Martin Young, Wilf Wooller, Desmond Eagar. Also writers like Rupert Hart-Davis and Rex Warner and a fairly famous bandleader and impresario - Jack Hylton. Diana Rait Kerr arrives from Lord's and then nine members of the West Indian touring team including Gerry Gomez and Goddard the captain. They are followed by Harry Altham, Neville Cardus (the first visit from a key friend and colleague) and several other cricketers. From the entertainment world we see the comedian Ted Ray and many artistic and literary figures - Laurence Whistler. Pennethorne Hughes, William Plomer, the cartoonist 'Giles' - and then the first signature by John Betieman, the famous and much-loved poet laureate. He signs in on another 4 occasions over the next few years. In 1951 we get South African tourists - the Rowan brothers, Isaacs and Charles Fortune. Then, moving on to 1953 the great Lindwall and Miller arrive as do Mr and Mrs Denis Compton, Walter Robins, Benaud, WA Johnston and a first visit from Gerald Brodribb. Also Andrew Young, well regarded Scottish poet whose works were revered by Arlott. (see items below) And Norman Birkett, the cricket loving barrister.More cricket figures appear - Bill Bowes and Neville Cardus again, several Somerset players, Leslie Gutteridge, AA Thomson, Tom Graveney, Arthur Morris. Also a noted cricket-loving literary name - Edmund Blunden. Another interesting character was Ted Mason who was the first BBC screenwriter of The Archers and Dick Barton - Special Agent. The names tumble over and over - Frank Tyson, Robin Marlar, Rex Alston, Leo Harrison (Arlott's greatest cricket player friend). Ray Robinson, Willie Watson, Jackie McGlew, Neil Adcock and further visits by Whistler, Betjeman etc. By 1956 Colin Cowdrey, lan Craig, Peter May, RS Whitington, JW Rutherford, Jim Burke, Ron Archer, Len Hutton, David Sheppard, Gamini Goonesena and other cricketers show up plus many returns by Frank Tyson. Arlott's fellow BBC icon Brian Johnston visits with his wife, Pauline. Also one of the Boulting brothers, a famous movie maker. Finally, the great writer Kingley Amis appears twice but then the list is finished. John must have moved on to a new Visitors Book which sadly is not included in this lot. Still, a fine collection - and an important indicator of just how Arlott launched himself from local policeman to world famous broadcaster, writer and TV personality.Please assess photographs for a sample of the Visitors Book, viewing is advised.
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A SILVER ROLL-OVER TOP BREAKFAST DISH WITH LINERSLondon c.1902, mark of William Hutton and Sons Ltd, of plain ovoid form, on fluted tapering legs on paw feet (c.100.9. 36cm wide including handles, 21cm high.Condition Report: Very good original conditionWould benefit from a polishMinimal surface scratching - too fine to capture in a photoLiners in very good condition, also need cleaningClear marksNothing further to reportWeight: 100.6 troy ozs
Set of three 1920s silver mugs of baluster form with leaf mounted scroll handles (Birmingham 1928), William Hutton & Sons Ltd, all at approximately 33ozs, each mug 13cm overall heightAll three tankards are in good overall condition. The marks are clear, there are no splits, dents, inscriptions or signs of previous repair. There is some light surface scratching and tarnshing to the surfaces commensurate with age and use.
Pair of late Victorian silver Corinthian column candlesticks, on stepped square bases, with separate sconces (London 1900/1901) William Hutton & Sons Ltd, 15cm overall heightStick 1) Some small pin dents visible around the stick, the corners of the stepped base are partially crushed with some associated small splits. The loading in the base of the stick is protruding and the stick rocks as a result. Overall tarnish to surfaces.Stick 2) Sconce is stuck in the holder. Some small pin dents visible around the stick, the corners of the stepped base are partially crushed with some associated small splits. Overall tarnish to surfaces.
A silver salver,by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913, with engraved crest to the centre, on three scroll feet,20.5cm diametertogether with a silver bowl,9cm hightotal 14.4ozt (2)Condition ReportDents around the base of the bowl with tarnishing and scratches to the interior; the hallmarks are also rubbed and partly illegible. Surface scratches and light tarnishing to the slaver.
A collection of silver items,comprising a George III silver caster, marks rubbed, 14.5cm high, a similar pair by William Hutton & Sons, 12cm high, a pair of silver gilt footed dishes, Josiah Williams & Co, London 1926, 15.5cm wide, a pair of silver sugar tongs, Sheffield 1919, two silver napkin rings, a dwarf silver candlestick, a set of six coffee spoons, by Francis Howard Ltd, and a set of twelve teaspoons, by William Coghill, Glasgow 1870,weighable 22.8ozt (qty.)Condition ReportCasters) All with knocks, wear and uneven feet. Georgian example with rubbed marks.Candlestick) Heavily knocked and repaired.General) Knocks, wear, scuffs and rubbing throughout.
A silver sugar caster,Birmingham 1964,16cm hightogether with a silver tea strainer and stand,Birmingham 1963, a silver novelty pepperette,by Wiliam Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1903, modelled as a pot,5cm highand two silver egg cups,including an example, London 1971, with a gilt and banished bowl,the largest 6.5cm hightotal 10ozt Condition ReportLight tarnishing and surface scratches throughout, but no apparent dents.
BOOKS, three boxes containing approximately eighty-three miscellaneous titles, mostly relating to Travel and History of Italy, Yugoslavia, Spain, England and the Aegean with works by Arthur Bryant, Edward Hutton, Lovett F. Edwards, Brian Adis, Archibald Lyall, Anthony Rhodes, etc, together with seventeen titles published by The Folio Society with works by Thomas Hardy, Anthony Trollope, Mark Twain, Sir John Barrow, Noel Coward, G.M Trevelyan and others (3 boxes)
Child Characters From Dickens Re-told For Children By L. L. Weedon, With 6 Color Plates And 70 Half-Tone Illustrations By Arthur A. Dixon, Published by Ernest Nister in London and E.P. Dutton in New York circa 1890’s, with a decorated spine and colored figures of Tiny Tim and a young girl on the cover, with gilt lettering and gilt decorations on the front; illustrated endpapers and inscribed “Edward R. Hutton” on the front free endpaper, all edges gilt, and the six color plates are full-page chromolithographs; Lucy L. Weedon (1862 - 1939) was a prolific author who wrote books for children and produced simplified stories from the Bible and classic novels; she also translated a selection of Grim’s Fairy Tales for Nister and Dutton; Arthur A. Dixon was a British figurative painter who worked in oil and watercolors and exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists; the book has light rubbing and a small dent on the spine and measures 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. wide, with beveled edges; a simple book, yet actually hard to find - only three books with this title are listed on the rare book website we use.
Assorted Circa 1970s and Later Costume, comprising an Indian style full length evening coat with blue silk lining, nehru collar, pink and blue trimQuad black velvet capeLouis Feraud navy wool three piece suit, Hobbs navy checked shirt dressAnokhi patterned long sleeved drop waist dress (size 12)Liberty cream silk shirt and M Thursby pale pink long sleeve shirtJaeger full length a-line mustard velvet skirt with printed paisley designs (size 10)brown wool jacket with patch pockets (size 10)Accessories comprising three fur shoulder capes, stoles, brown suede and fur gloves, fur and faux fur hats, velvet beret etcpair of Hutton black hide covered lace up boots with fur trim, cotton rose printed theatrical dress with matching bonnet(rail and box)
Edwardian silver salver, of circular form with pie crust or Chippendale type rim, the centre engraved with personal inscription, upon three scroll feet, hallmarked William Hutton & Sons Ltd, London 1904, D26.5cm, approximate weight 23.31 ozt (725.1 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Some deeper scratches, and indentation to centre.Hallmarks clear and legible.
Set of six early 20th century silver handled butter knives, the handles decorated with fruiting vines, hallmarked William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1911, contained within a fitted case with silk and velvet lined interior, together with a set of six early 20th century dessert forks, each with rose terminal, stamped 800 and six silver coffee spoons each with varying designs, dates and hallmarks, approximate total weighable silver 5.43 ozt (169 grams)Condition Report:Varying degrees of wear, including surface scratches, nicks, indentations and later knocks. Butter knives blades starting to come away from handles. Knife case with scuffs to corners and discolouration to interior. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.
Y A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS To include: an octagonal baluster caster by Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham 1924, the cover with a bell shaped finial to the pierced domed cover, on an octagonal moulded spreading foot, 17cm (6 3/4in) high; a Victorian oval cream jug and twin handled sugar bowl by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., London 1894, with scroll handle and half lobed bodies, the sugar bowl 14cm (5 1/2in) long; a Victorian silver and enamel heart shaped bottle, maker's mark ... .B, London 1873, enamelled with flowers and engraved with a monogram, 9cm (3 1/2in) high; a baluster cream jug by Heming & Co. Ltd., London 1926, with a scroll handle and on a circular moulded spreading foot, 8cm (3 1/4in) high; a Victorian cream jug, Sheffield 1894, with a scroll handle, embossed with flowers and foliage, on three pad feet, 12.5cm (5in) long; a silver mounted square compact by W. H. Manton Ltd., Birmingham 1946, with engine turned decoration and applied with a monogram, 7cm (2 3/4in) wide; a mother of pearl handled caddy spoon; assorted flatware; and other items 1221g (39.25 oz) gross weighable Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. Condition Report: here is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A SILVER SHAPED SQUARE SALVER WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., SHEFFIELD 1934 With a raised moulded border, engraved M over 10-1-35 over 16-12-06, on four scroll feet 25.5cm (10in) wide 725g (23.3 oz) Condition Report: Marks are well struck Engraving crisp Stands well Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
A late Victorian silver twin handled trophy cup and coverLondon, 1878 by William Hutton & Sons the bowl with vacant ovals framed by bright cut engraved trailing ivy and foliage, twin leaf scroll handles, on a knopped and beaded pedestal foot, the domed cover conforming bright cut decoration fitted with a cast wheatsheaf finialHeight 25.5cm., weight approx. 15.87ozt. Condition: Good condition. Cover fits. No signs of erasure.
Victorian and later silver to include a lidded pot, pair of toast racks and butter knivesfirst London, 1896 by William Hutton & Sons, circular, repousse embossed with with C scroll framed cartouches and foliate decorated, initialled A, together with a pair George VI small four division toast racks, Birmingha, 1947, by Henry Clifford Davies, two Victorian butter knives with foliate engraved blades and filled handles, an Edwardian ring tree, a pair of Edwardian novelty sprung wishbone sugar nips, (7)First Height 6.5 cm., weighable silver approx. 6.99oztCondition:
An Edwardian silver menu holderWilliam Hutton & Sons Ltd, London 1902 Featuring a cast classical scene with fluted column, draped figure and plinth, standing upright by means of a semi-circular stand, a channel behind to insert a menu, height highest point 10cm, weight 2oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A selection of hardback and other books, titles including: The Life-History of the Salmon, J. Arthur Hutton; World Timbers, vols I-III; Collins’ Pocket Guide to British Birds; Collins’ Guide to Animal Tracks and Signs; The Bee-Keepers Encyclopaedia, by A. S. C. Deans; Black’s Guide to the Lakes; Lives of the Hunted, by Ernest Thompson Seton; and others, contained across two boxes.
AN ART NOUVEAU SILVER AND ENAMEL CANDLESTICK by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, London 1903, possibly designed by Kate Harris, the detachable circular sconce issuing from a cylindrical stem, the flared lower section with blue and green enamelled knot motif each side, on a broad circular foot, loaded. 15.3cm high, base 9.2cm diameterMarks to inside collar of sconce very heavily rubbed, illegible.
An Elizabeth II Silver Old English and Rat Tail Pattern Table Service for Twelve Place Settings, by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., Sheffield 1968 and 1969, comprising twelve table forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve fish forks, twelve fish knives, weight 150ozs complete with twelve stainless-steel bladed butter knives and twelve table knives
TWO MAPS OF LAKES, PETER CROSTHWAITE, late 18th century, comprising Lake Derwent and Buttermere, Crimmock & Lowes-Water Lakes, both later hand coloured, mounted, framed and under glass, the larger 40.5cm x 73cm overall (2)Note: Crosthwaite '...is considered the founding Father of tourism in Keswick, though those are not the limits to his accomplishments. He was a sailor in the East India Company, an inventor, explorer, surveyor, a husband, a father, customs officer, hydrologist, geographer, cartographer, museum owner and admiral in the Keswick regattas. His revolutionary mindset was the first to recognise and utilises the growing tourist trade in Keswick. Peter Crosthwaite was the definition of a polymath, with a plethora of interests and an insatiable curiosity. He was considered a controversial and eccentric character, though in his eulogy there was nothing but kind things to said about him; it was well known that he and Thomas Hutton had an intense rivalry, due to their museums and their work as guides being in competition. Despite their rivalry, the towns people and visitors enjoyed both museums, though Crosthwaite was the only one with Musical Stones.'
Betty Hutton signed 6x4 black and white photo. American stage, film, and television actress, comedian, dancer, and singer. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
STREATFEILD, NOEL, Harlequinade. Lithographs by Clarke Hutton, lacks dj. good; BLAKELOCK, DENYS. In Search of Elsie Piddock. An Echo of Eleanor Farjeon. Illustration by Edward Ardizzone. Dedicated by Blakelock "For Raymond (Raikes) who brought much happiness into the last years of Eleanor Farjeon's Life from Denys 1967", Very Good, yellow label to royal blue boards, 1967; GILBERT DUNLOP illustrations. 'As Simple as ABC' by Phyllis H Saunders, cloth-backed boards, 1950s; GEORGE GROSZ illustrations. A Post War Museum. Criterion Miscellany No 31. card covers, 1931; CHARLIE LEEDS. 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Prism International Press, 1970; WALTER MARSDEN. 'The Wasps' Nest.' First edition, 1948; IAN NIALL. 'Trout from the Hills.' 1st edn, dj, 1961; plus two others. (6)
AUTOGRAPHS. An album containing approximately 110 autographs, back-to-back and some many to a single leaf and accompanied by newspaper clippings, leaves 90cm x 125cm, including a leaf signed by the Yorkshire Cricket Team circa 1951 with Len Hutton, Alex Coxon, Don Brennan and Eddie Leadbetter, and other leaves signed by Jon Pertwee, Denis Compton, Jimmy Jewel, Brian Reece and Gladys Hay.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Victorian silver presentation monteith bowl by William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton), London 1889, the top with moulded foliate rim, flanked with lion mask handles either side, the part fluted body with inscription to the centre and dated 1890, raised on a stepped circular base, 16 cm high x 23.5 cm diameter, weight 1045 grams
A collection of silver salts / preserve pots, including a set including a preserve pot with shell thumbpiece, a pair of open capstan salts, with green glass liners, Birmingham marks, another pair of lobed form with blue glass liners, by William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1918, another by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1944, and another stamped sterling example, the body with floral openwork and shaped handles, weighable silver 222gms (7) Condition Report:Available upon request
WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD; a George V hallmarked silver table lighter in the form of the Royal Engineers ensign, Birmingham 1924, together with a hallmarked silver purse, marks rubbed and a spring loaded inkwell, Birmingham 1921 (af).Qty: 3Condition Report: The table lighter has various notable dents throughout the body. The small chain on the purse is attached but split and the leather interior storage dividers are perished and torn. The inkwell has notable dents to the top edge and the foot rim.
A group of silver, comprising: a cased set of four twin handled urn shaped salts, Birmingham, 1913, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, lacking spoons, 9cm wide; together four associated silver salt spoons; a card case, Birmingham, 1905, Thomas Hayes, of plain shaped form, 10cm high, 7cm wide; a Georgian condiment spoon; a white metal condiment spoon, marks rubbed; on oval dish with hole to centre, marks rubbed, 14.5cm wide, total weighable silver approx. 10.5oz (lot)Weighable silver excluding white metal condiment spoon.
A collection of silver plate, to include: silver sugar tongs, decorated with apostles, London, 1906, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, together with a silver plated sugar bowl in the form of a coal scuttle and shovel, approx. 13.5cm high; a set of four open salts with glass liners and salt spoons, engraved to undersides Wright So. Anon INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA, in fitted case marked WRIGHT; a cased pair of footed dishes, with indistinct marks, 11cm dia.; a quantity of Mappin & Webb silver plated flatware; and other assorted flatware; and a white metal spoon; and a butter knife, marked WMF 90 1, (lot) Please refer to department for condition report
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