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Click here to subscribeJAMES BOND - CORGI Junior 007 James Bond Lotus Esprit 'The Spy Who Loved Me', JOHNNY LIGHTNING James Bond 007 Thunderball (item 261-00), HOT WHEELS 007 4 of 5 Skyfall (Aston Martin 1963 DB5) and 5 of 5 The Spy Who Loved Me (Lotus Esprit S1), each model in original unopened blister packApprox 4 pieces
RARE to find these days! AUTOart 007 The James Bond Collection FOR YOUR EYES ONLY presents a detailed LOTUS ESPRIT turbo in bronze 'for adult collectors' No 70060 - 1:18 scale - box slight wear and tear and car in an 'unused and as new condition' - item has been purchased by an avid collector and never removed from the box!Approx 1 pieces
TWO CARS! to include a 007 JAMES BOND ASTON MARTIN V12 VANQUISH (1:18 scale) as driven by James Bond in Die Another Day - item 1011 in silver, still in its original box 'and unused new condition'and 007 JAMES BOND JAGUAR XKR ROADSTER (1:18 scale) as driven by ZAO in Die Another Day - item 1012 in racing green style, still in its original box 'and unused new condition' - both unused and as new stored items and owner was an avid collectorApprox 2 pieces
An 1863 Victoria young head shield London Half Sovereign 22 carat yellow gold, this coin is scratched (over the Queens face) and has a small nick out of the outer rim - this item was found in the ground by a keen metal detectorist only recently - weight 3.95g approx diameter 19.3mm approxApprox 1 pieces
1968 BULLITT FORD MUSTANG GT serial No 0947 1:24 scale precision die-cast replica by Danbury Mint - celebrating 40 years of the tyre-smokin, red -light-jumping, kerb hopping star of the most famous chase scene in movie history!Approx 2 piecesUNUSED ITEM and in all original DM packaging - all in as new conditionCondition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
A lovely poignant WWI autograph album. Quite sparse in entries but what is there is really quite lovely with unusual Royal Flying Corps interest. There is a lovely depiction of a WW1 era two seat fighter plane in pencil signed by W.F.Dow RFC. There is also a very appealing pen and ink drawing 'Somewhere in France' by George Holt of the Loyal North Lancs. regiment. A super little item, front cover detached.
A LLADRO porcelain model of the JULES RIMET World Cup Trophy. Produced in 1978 for the ARGENTINA World Cup by Sport-Billy Productions. 34cm high approx and weighs a substantial 1467g. A very imposing, rare and interesting item.There are no chips, cracks, repairs etc. There is no plinth, box or certificate.Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
ROBERT CAUER THE ELDER (GERMAN, 1831-1893), A MARBLE SCULPTURE 'THE LISTENING FAUN' LATE 19TH CENTURY, DATED 18** Wearing a goatskin, sat leaning against a tree-stump, holding his pipes in his right hand, on a naturalistic base carved with a lizard, signed indistinctly R. Cauer **** 18** approximately 80cm high, 66cm wide Please note: This lot will be available to view at Donnington Priory, Newbury and collection is from there only following purchase. Provenance: Property of a Lady of titleThe son of Emil Cauer the Elder and a member of the large German family of sculptors, Robert Cauer the Elder was born in Dresden in 1831. After studying at the Academy of Art in Dusseldorf from 1851 to 1855 under Wilhelm von Schadow, Cauer joined his father and elder brother, Karl, and worked in the family studio in Kreuznach. In 1870, Cauer, together with his brother Karl, set up an atelier in Rome. Remaining there until 1889, this period of Cauer's career was to be the most productive and successful. The present work, formerly titled 'Der Lauschender Faun', was carved by Cauer during the latter years of his stay in Rome. It is not known how many times the sculptor produced the composition, but the Official Catalogue of the Fine Art Department: London International Exhibition 1862 records that Cauer exhibited several works- including item 885 "A faun playing on the flute". Another example, dated 1887, sold with pedestal Christie's 19th Century Works of Art, 31st October 1996, lot 430 £17,250 Condition Report: Please note: This lot will be available to view at Donnington Priory, Newbury and collection is from there only following purchase.Weathered and now with loss to surface- granulated surface to varying levels throughout. Varying stains, signs of fissure to left arm. Signature and inscription is very difficult to read and is obscured by dirt and rubbed making areas illegible. Please see numerous additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GRAND TOUR LEAD MODEL OF THE DRUNKEN FAUN ITALIAN, PROBABLY NAPLES, 19TH CENTURYOn a rectangular marble plinth56cm high, 47cm wide, 22cm deep Please note: This lot will be available to view at Barnwell Manor and collection is from there only following purchase.Please note, this item is lead, not bronze as previously catalogued.
A PAIR OF COMPOSITION STONE SPHINXES AFTER COADE, MODERN One bearing Coade Lambeth signature to the plinth each approximately 79cm high, 41.5cm wide, 107cm longPlease note: This lot will be available to view at Donnington Priory, Newbury and collection is from there only following purchase. The model for these is illustrated item 55 in Coade's 1784 'Descriptive Catalogue of Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory'. It would seem likely that Coade had 'drawn inspiration' for the model from John Cheere's reworking of Giovanni Battista Guelfi's original design- itself a reworking of an Egyptian Sphinx in Rome. Condition Report: Please note: This lot will be available to view at Donnington Priory, Newbury and collection is from there only following purchase.Slight colour variance from different exposure weathering- typical paler necks from less exposure- some lichen build up and mild wear to bases Please see numerous additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
An early 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy of sarcophagus form, raised on spherical ebonized feet, height 12cm, width 13.2cm, depth 8cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 late 18th century shagreen and white metal mounted drawing instrument case, the interior partially fitted with three ivory rulers and other items, length 17cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 George III mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form with compartmentalized interior, height 17cm, width 32cm, together with a George IV rosewood tea caddy of sarcophagus form on bun feet, height 13cm, width 20cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 burr walnut box, the domed lid with applied plaque, detailed 'The Stereoscopic Treasury', the interior fitted with a walnut viewer, detailed 'Swan's Patent Clairvoyant', and a collection of viewing cards, width 23cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 fine Regency mahogany Davenport, probably by Gillows of Lancaster, the gilt metal gallery above a leather-inset writing slope, the front frieze with single drawer, both sides with a pull-out slide, the twin supports raised on carved scroll brackets and claw feet, height 85cm, width 53cm, depth 58cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 Regency tortoiseshell twin-division tea caddy of bowfront sarcophagus form, raised on wooden bun feet, height 14cm, width 19cm, depth 11.5cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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 19th century tortoiseshell needlework box, fitted with white metal and silver plated accoutrements, height 3cm, width 15cm, depth 10cm. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.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.
STAMFORD (PECK, Francis - Rector of Godeby by Melton): Academia Tertia Anglicana or The Antiquarian of Stanford in Lincoln, Rutland and Northamptonshire...XIV Books. London. Printed for the author by James Bettenham, 1727. FIRST EDITION. Folio. Orig. calf, rebacked, raised bands, spine gilt. Clean crisp copy with the folding prospect of Stamford and all other engr. and plates. At the end is: "The Survey and Antiquitie of the Towne of Stamford....by Richard Butcher....London 1646...since continued by the author to 1660... with Mr Forster's letters added. Subscribers list (14 books each separately paginated plus index plus the second item (Butcher), light damp stain at top, mainly marginal
Stamps : Philatelic Literature Tristan Da Cunha .. by Robin Taylor Volume1, 2,3,4,56,7,8,9,10, -11,12 all in Very Fine Condition and all limited editions of 100. The Information is incredible. ALSO the fantastic ‘ The History and Postal History of Tristan da Cunha ‘ produced by and signed by George Crabb. Well illustrated and Written in such a way that it is difficult to put down once you start reading it. In all 346 pages and an item of considerable rarity. Plus a few other Tristan items .
A VICTORIAN SILVER CENTREPIECESTEPHEN SMITH AND WILLIAM NICHOLSON, LONDON 1859 Modelled with a horse and greyhound standing by a tree, on an ebonised base 49.5cm high, 40cm wide, 28cm deepProvenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: Marks to the base are clearMarks to the tail of the horse are partially obscuredMarks to the foot of the greyhound partially obscuredStands wellMissing glass epergnes No engravingSlight gap to ebonised baseLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useThe overall weight of the item, including the base and fixings is approximately 6.8kg (measured on a digital scale accurate to 0.1kg) Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED CIRCULAR SALVERRICHARD RUGG, LONDON 1767With a shaped gadrooned border, engraved with an armorial and on four volute scroll feet41cm diameter1653g (approximately 53.1 oz)Provenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: As far as we are aware this is not part of a set, there are no numbers to indicate thisMarks are clearEngraving is crisp, appears to have been let in. Later engraved. Centre is thin and whippySurface pushed up/creased left of the engravingWobbles, one foot possibly resolderedLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use These are the impaled arms of Samuel Pepys COCKERELL (1753-1827) second son of John COCKERELL (born 1715) of Bishop's Hull Somerset by Frances JACKSON (1722-1769) of Clapham. In 1782 he married Anne WHETHAM (1755-1834) whose family origin is Kirklington Nottinghamshire, and with her had eleven children. Samuel Pepys COCKERELL was an architect of some acclaim having be appointed surveyor to the parish of St George Hanover Square, the Bayswater area, the Admiralty, the East India Company, St Pauls Cathedral and more. He designed and built Sezincote House and Daylesford House in Gloucestershire and Middleton Hall Carmarthenshire, all buildings of historical significance. He also served a term as Clerk of Works at the Tower of London. Through his mother he was the great-great nephew of the diarist Samuel Pepys . Notably he and his brothers had connection to and worked with the East India Company. These arms were engraved on the item at some date after 1782, the date of his marriage, and some years after the assay of 1767. Blazon: or, a leopards face between two cocks, between two flaunches gules (Cockerell). - impaling - argent, a cross sable (Whetham). Condition Report Disclaimer
A late Victorian ebony, palmwood and ivory inlaid display cabinetprobably by Gillow and Co. or Lamb of ManchesterWith ivory stringing, the central bevelled glass inset astragal glazed door enclosing two shelves, flanked by a pair of twin raised panelled quarter veneered and tablet inlaid doors, each enclosing one shelf, above a Greek key inlaid frieze, over a central bevelled glass inset astragal glazed door, enclosing one shelf, flanked by two raised panelled tablet inlaid and roundel centred doors, interspersed throughout with reeded pilasters, the Chubb lock plates stamped with serial numbers and also stamped: 'CHUBB PATENT, 128 QUEEN VICTORIA ST., ST. PAUL'S, LONDON', 110cm wide x 36cm deep x 172cm high, (43in wide x 14in deep x 67 1/2in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe offered lot previously belonged to the grandfather of the current owner and vendor. And it is thought by family repute that the great grandfather, Sir Charles Alexander Innes KCSI CIE(1874-1959), originally acquired this display cabinet at the end of the 19th century. Both of these forebears lived and worked in colonial India and Burma, where they were evidently central figures in the administrative running of the British Empire overseas.It seems highly likely that the present piece remained in imperial India until the country gained its independence in 1947, from which time onwards the cabinet evidently permanently returned to England with the family.Sir Charles Alexander InnesCharles Alexander Innes, who was born in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, went on to pass the Indian Civil Service exam in 1897 following an education at Merchant Taylors' School and St. John's College, Oxford. Charles travelled to the Madras Presidency where he was employed as a settlement officer in Malabar, in which capacity he also supplied material for The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Then he took up the role of Deputy Secretary to the Indian government. By 1916 Innes had been elected Director of Industries and Controller of Munitions in Madras. After World War I, Innes was appointed Foodstuffs Commissioner with the Indian government. In 1920, as secretary in the Commerce Department, one of his additional responsibilities was to oversee the functioning of the railways. During the following year, Charles Alexander was made Head of the Commerce Department. Two highlights from the period of his term were: the partition of the general finance budget from the railways budget and the foundation of a policy known as 'discriminating protection', the latter of which granted India more self-determination in the area of fiscal policy.The establishment of a Tariff Board of inquiries, which was of massive assistance to the rapidly expanding steel and iron industries in India, was also a policy accredited to Innes. This in turn set up the system which subsequently provided major support in terms of both arming and bolstering the allied forces during World War II. Having been honoured with the position of Governor of Burma in 1927, he went on to serve as such until 1932. Ultimately Charles Alexander was chairman of the Mercantile Bank of India between 1938 and 1952, after initially joining the Bank's board in 1933.Among the most significant distinctions bestowed upon Innes throughout his life were; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (1919 Birthday Honours) for services during the war; Companion of the Order of the Star of India (1921 Birthday Honours); and Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (1924 New Year Honours).In 1900 Sir Charles, who was actually descended from the Inneses of Drainie, married Agatha Rosalie, who was the daughter of Colonel Kenlie Stevenson of the Indian Army. Together they had four sons and one daughter. Their daughter Rosalie married Thomas Wynford Rees, the latter being Charles Alexander's private secretary during Innes's tenure as Governor of Burma. During much of his career Rees served as a highly decorated officer in the British Indian Army but eventually progressed to attain the rank of Major General.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Alexander_InnesThe item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref AQ698FPU.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
* North America. Seale (R. W.), A Map of North America with the European Settlements & Whatever Else is Remarkable in ye West Indies from the latest and best Observations [1744 - 47], hand-coloured engraved map, insular California, slight toning, 380 x 475 mm, framed and glazed, together with Cary (John). A New Map of North America from the Latest Authorities, 1806, an engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, toned overall, 470 x 525 mm, framed and glazedQTY: (2)NOTE:The first described item was first published in Tindal's 'Continuation of Rapin's History of England'.
* Dodd (Robert). To the King's most Excellent Majesty, This View of the River and Shipping near the Tower..., Inscribed by His Majesty's Dutiful and Loyal Subjects, Dodd, Woodford & Freeman, Freeman & Co. June 4th, 1793, uncoloured aquatint, some marginal chipping and fraying, slight mount staining, one marginal repaired closed tear affecting the image, 555 x 775 mm, together with To the King's most Excellent Majesty, This View of the Town & Port of Dover..., Inscribed by His Majesty's Dutiful and Loyal Subjects, Dodd, Woodford & Freeman, Freeman & Woodfall, June 4th, 1793, uncoloured aquatint, some marginal chipping and fraying, occasional marginal repaired closed tears, slight spotting, 560 x 800 mmQTY: (2)NOTE:Dodd produced a series of prints of 'Sea Ports & of the River Thames and a series on 'Sea Ports'. The first described item is plate 3 from the first series and the second item is plate 4 from the second series.
Maffei (Raffaele). Commentariorum Urbanorum Raphaelis Volaterrani, octo & triginta libri...Item Oeconomicus Xenophontis, ab eodem Latio donatus, Basel: Apud Hieronymum Frobenium et Nicolaum Episcopium, 1544, [22], 468pp., woodcut 'Froben' devices to title and final leaf verso, lightly spotted, contemporary blindtooled pigskin, recased, brass clasps, title in manuscript to spine, some wear, folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Adams M103; Sabin 43768.First published in Rome in 1506, this important work by the Italian scholar Raffaele Maffei contains sections on geography, anthropology and philology.
* Austrian Mythological Tarock. A deck of mythology tarock cards, Linz, Austria: Friedrich Eurich, 1812, the complete deck of 54 engraved cards with contemporary colouring, comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-4 (red) or 7-10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, tax and maker's stamps (both dated) on ace of hearts (spotted), plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 double-ended trumps with Roman numerals, depicting figures from mainly Greek and Roman mythology, and Fool card, 2 of trumps with printed maker's name and faint artist's name (Biller?), knight of hearts and Fool each with small pale brown mark, versos with small blue pattern, each card 101 x 50 mm, 41 cards corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), the remainder contained in a clear plastic box within a clear bag, each display board 42 x 59 cm, together with: Austrian Linz Pattern, a deck of Linz or 'Raddreher' Pattern playing cards, Linz, Austria: Friedrich Eurich, 1810, the complete deck of 32 stencil coloured wood-engraved playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 8 (German suits), each with pip cards 2 & 7-10 and 3 full-length court cards, tax and maker's stamps (both dated) on 7 of hearts, 7 of bells with 'Deutsche Linzer Spielkarten', generally toned, soiled and marked, rubbed in places, 8 of bells with minor surface loss (affecting one bell), king of hearts with tiny surface loss to left edge, versos with coloured marbling, each card 95 x 56 mm, the cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), display board 42 x 59 cmQTY: (2)NOTE:First item: Cary, AUS 199 (later issue); Reisinger (Tarock), I, p.148.Second item: An early example of Linz Pattern playing cards. Kathleen Wowk in Playing Cards of the World (p.54) explains that this pattern gained the nickname 'Raddreher' or 'Wheel-turner' from the depiction on the deuce of hearts of a man pushing a large wheel. The Linz Pattern was in use for a short period of time during 19th century, with most decks being produced between 1840s-1880, making this deck an unusually early example. Mann describes this pattern as 'a quite unmistakable pattern which is a sad loss' (Mann: All Cards on the Table, p.102).
* Austrian Comet Whist cards. Wiener Komet-Whist cards, Vienna, Austria: Johann Gabriel Uffenheimer, 1839, the complete deck of 52 stencil coloured engraved playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-X, depicting captioned scenes from German literature, the Roman numerals (II-X) and suits signs double-ended, and 3 double-ended court cards, ace of hearts with tax and maker's stamps (both dated), the remaining aces with maker's details, 4 of spades with engraver's name 'J. Hyrtl', scarce minor spotting (mainly to aces of spades and diamonds), versos with pattern of blue dots, each card 92 x 54 mm, together with: Austrian Mountain Huts Tarock, Berghüttentarock, Vienna, Austria: Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne, 1889, the complete deck of 54 stencil coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-4 (red) or 7-10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, tax stamp and maker's trademark (anchor, barrel & caduceus) and name, knave of hearts with maker's name, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 trumps depicting views of Austrian Alpine refuges with their names and heights (bearing double-ended Roman numerals II-XXI), trump I double-ended with portraits of a man & woman in traditional local dress, and Fool card, lightly toned, occasional generally minor spots or marks, 2 of hearts with some surface loss to blank area, trump XIX with small surface loss to lower blank edge, rounded corners, versos black & dark green plaid, each card 115 x 65 mm, plus 7 mid-late 20th century Austrian packs, comprising: Industrie & Glück Tarock, 'Small crown' standard, 'Large crown' standard, 'Libertas' non-standard, 'Academy' non-standard, 'Franz Joseph Jubilee' non-standard, 'Folk costume bridge', all by Piatnik, every deck listed with some cards corner mounted on one or two display boards, some boards encapsulated in clear plastic (none examined out of display boards), the remainder loosely contained in clear plastic bags, largest display board 59.5 x 42 cmQTY: (9)NOTE:First item: Cary, AUS advertisement 26; Fournier 82.Second item: Piatnik Spielkartenmuseum #281099. See also Wowk, p.140 where she describes a very similar pack of Swiss origin.
* Austrian Linz Pattern cards. A deck of Linz or 'Raddreher' Pattern playing cards, Vienna, Austria: Josef Glanz, circa 1860, the complete deck of 36 stencil coloured wood-engraved playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 9 (German suits), each with pip cards 2 & 6-10 and 3 full-length court cards, Imperial tax stamp and printed maker's name within encircling snake on 7 of hearts, 7 of bells with 'Deutsche Spielkarten', 6 of bells is the 'Weli' card, few cards slightly rubbed, minor surface loss to Ober of acorns (to hat) and 9 of hearts, 10 of acorns with 5mm closed edge tear, 8 and king of bells with brown marks (top left corner of king chipped), kings of acorns & hearts with faint discolouration to head & neck area, versos with coloured acorns within trellis pattern, each card 97 x 54 mm, 20 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, display board 54.5 x 40 cm, together with: Austrian Romantic Tarot, a deck of tarot cards, Vienna, Austria: Carl Holdhaus, circa 1830s, the complete deck of 42 hand-coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 5 cards (French suits), each with 1 pip card (red aces and black 10s) and 4 double-ended court cards, maker's details on ace of diamonds, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 romantic trump cards (bearing double-ended Roman numerals I-XXI) and Fool (Eros) card, the trumps with romantic scenes including from poetry, opera etc. captioned in French, 1 of trumps with motto 'Bien fin qui m'attrapera', some finger-soiling, few minor marks (mainly to edges), versos with orange spotted pattern, each card 106 x 57 mm, the cards corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), each board 42 x 59 cmQTY: (2)NOTE:First item: Mann (All Cards on the Table), #113 (for an incomplete later version by Piatnik). Rare, especially in this 36 card form.Kathleen Wowk in Playing Cards of the World (p.54) explains that the Linz Pattern gained the nickname 'Raddreher' or 'Wheel-turner' from the depiction on the deuce of hearts of a man pushing a large wheel. The Linz Pattern was in use for a short period of time during 19th century with most examples being produced between 1840s-1880, and is more usually found as the 32 card version. Mann describes this as 'a quite unmistakable pattern which is a sad loss' (Mann: All Cards on the Table, p.102).Second item: Reisinger (Tarock), II, p.270.
* Austrian Victory Tarot. Sieg-Tarok, Prossnitz, Moravia: Gottfried Fischer, circa 1840, the complete deck of 42 stencil coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 5 (French suits), each with pip cards ace (red) or 10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, ace of hearts and knave of clubs with maker's name, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 double-ended trump cards (bearing Roman numerals I-XXI), trumps II-XXI depicting events during the final years of the Napoleonic Wars (1813-1815), trump XIV with maker's initials, and Fool or 'Excusee' card, occasional minor spotting or light toning, a few tiny edge chips, versos mottled red, each card 106 x 55 mm, all corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), each display board 42 x 59 cm, together with: Austrian Military Tarock, Drei-Kaiserreffen Tarock, Vienna, Austria: Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne, circa 1890, the complete deck of 54 stencil coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-4 (red) or 7-10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, ace of hearts (spotted) with tax stamp and maker's trademark (flags, helmet, shield), plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 trumps (bearing double-ended Roman numerals I-XXI), trumps II-XXI depicting captioned military scenes and leaders, and Fool card, cards generally toned and a little bowed, occasional brown marks or spots, king of spades with small area of adhesion (from verso of another card), king of diamonds with tiny corner surface loss, ace of hearts with minor scratches and dent, trump VI with slight corner crease, versos red geometric lozenges pattern, each card 108 x 59 mm, 41 cards corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, each display board 54.5 x 40 cmQTY: (2)NOTE:First item: Cary collection, AUS 200 (earlier edition).This deck is the later edition of a pack first issued by Fischer in 1823. Second item: Cary collection, AUS 228 (earlier edition).
* Austrian Vienna Scenic Tarock. Veduten-Tarock, Vienna, Austria: J.G. Uffenheimer, 1839, a shortened deck of 42 (of 54) stencil coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 5 (French suits), each with pip cards ace(red) or 10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, ace of hearts with tax and maker's stamps (both dated), knave of clubs with maker's details, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 double-ended trumps (bearing Roman numerals I-XXI), trumps II-XXI depicting buildings and landmarks in and around Vienna, and Fool card, toned and some foxing, 3 court cards (knights of spades & clubs, and queen of spades) & 1 pip card somewhat creased, knave of hearts a little dampstained, versos red dots pattern, each card 103 x 54 mm, together with: Wien Veduten-Tarock, Vienna, Austria: Josef Glanz, circa 1870, the complete deck of 54 stencil coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-4 (red) or 7-10 (black) and 4 double-ended court cards, ace of hearts with tax and maker's stamps, knave of clubs with maker's details, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 double-ended trumps (bearing Roman numerals I-XXI), trumps II-XXI depicting buildings and landmarks in and around Vienna, and Fool card, few minor spots or marks, knight of spades with pale stain to corner, versos red asterisks and dots pattern, each card 101 x 56 mm, 41 cards from each deck corner mounted onto 4 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), the remainder loosely contained in 2 clear plastic bags, each display board 55 x 40.5 cmQTY: (2)NOTE:First item: Cary collection, AUS 247; Kaplan, II, p.436 (illustrated p.439).See also Technisches Museum, Wien, #89781-89783 for the earlier edition of 1825 which had the view descriptions printed on a separate leaflet, rather than directly on the cards, as here. See also World Web Playing Cards Museum (WWPCM05572) which lists this pack as having 42 cards.Second item: Cary collection, AUS 203 & 205.Josef Glanz took over the Uffenhiemer's business in 1849 and consequently re-issued many packs of their playing cards under his own name. In this case, the court cards were all slightly altered, and the trumps were either altered or in many cases completely different views have been depicted.
* Austrian Costume Tarock. Tarot of the Masked Ball (Kostumtarock), Vienna, Austria: Josef Glanz, circa 1885, the complete deck of 54 hand-coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace-4 (red suits) or 7-10 (black suits) and 4 double-ended court cards, Imperial tax stamp (used 1881-1890) and maker's stamp on ace of hearts, the 4 knaves with maker's details (logo on knave of diamonds), plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 named costume trumps (bearing double-ended Roman numerals I-XXI) and Fool card, several cards with light brown toning towards edges, versos plain blue, rounded corners, each card 99 x 54 mm, 41 cards corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, each display board 54.5 x 40 cm, together with: Austrian Theatrical or Literary Tarot, a deck of tarot cards, Vienna, Austria: Carl Pichler, circa 1860, a deck of 42 hand-coloured engraved cards, comprising 4 suits of 5 (French suits), each with 1 pip card (red aces and black 10s) and 4 double-ended court cards, Imperial tax stamp and maker's stamp on ace of hearts, knave of clubs with maker's details, plus 22 trump cards, comprising 21 captioned theatrical/literary trumps (bearing double-ended Roman numerals I-XXI within panels) and Fool card, some light toning or finger-soiling, few creases, king of spades with 14mm closed tear, each card 103 x 56 mm, 41 cards corner mounted onto 2 display boards, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display boards), the remaining card loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, each display board 54.5 x 40 cm, plus: Titze (Carl), Vienna Pattern (Wiener Bild) cards, 1855 (or 1853?), 31 (of 32) stencil coloured wood-engraved playing cards, the missing ace of spades added from another similar deck (slightly smaller, with same verso design), comprising 4 suits of 8 (French suits), each with pip cards ace & 7-10, and 3 double-ended court cards, Imperial tax stamp and dated maker's stamp on ace of hearts, king of spades with maker's name, generally toned, some light soiling to pip cards, versos with orange pattern of dots and crescents, each card 90 x 62 mm, 16 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, display board 53.5 x 42 cmQTY: (3)NOTE:First item: Cary collection AUS 217 (for a later issue); Kaplan (Encyclopedia of Tarot), p.466; Ortiz-Patino collection 52.The address given on the knave of clubs was used by Glanz until 1885. The trump cards were designed by J. Benedict, whose name appears on trump II, and are based on romantic costumes popular during the Mardi Gras. Second item: a rare deck from this unusual Austrian seller. This deck of 42 cards was probably shortened from a 54 card pack for a specific game.
* Goodall (Charles, and Son). A standard English deck of playing cards, circa 1845-1850, 52 woodcut playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13 (French suits), each with pip cards 1-10 and 3 single-figured court cards, with colour stencilling in red, black, yellow and pale pink, 'Old Frizzle' Goodall duty ace, few pip cards with faint spotting, versos with blue & red 'tartan' pattern, each card 93 x 64mm, 16 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, the display board 54.5 x 40cm, together with: A standard English deck of playing cards, circa 1855, 52 woodcut playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13 (French suits), each with pip cards 1-10 and 3 double-ended court cards, with colour stencilling in red, black, yellow and pale pink, 'Old Frizzle' Goodall duty ace, dusty, some light finger-soiling, pale purple versos with image of a French and a British sailor above the motto 'Union is Strength', each card 93 x 64mm, 16 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, the display board 54.5 x 40cm, plus: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee cards, 1897, 52 chromolithographed playing cards, the pictorial court cards depicting historic English royalty, the wreathed aces with arms and sceptres, versos with royal coat of arms and those of the dominions, indices and rounded corners, some mounted as above, with another standard deck of English playing cards, circa 1863, 52 chromolithographed playing cards, double-ended court cards, Goodall & Son ace of spades based on 'Old Frizzle', patterned versos, some mounted as above, and 5 further Goodall decks late 19th-early 20th century: Goodall's duplex round cornered Moguls; Goodall's Imperial Club; Goodall's playing cards for Bezique Ecarte Piquet Euchre; Duplex round cornered Goodall playing cards for Bezique ... Moguls, the latter two in unopened tax wrappers (Berry's type W3), and a Henry VIII deck in unopened type 2 tax wrapperQTY: (9)NOTE:First item: For similar packs see: Fournier, British Isles 195; Mann, All Cards on the Table, no.188; Ortiz-Patino collection, 102.The Ortiz-Patino collection dates their pack to 1820-1825. However, they appear to contradict themselves by stating that the firm was named Goodall & Son from about 1962, whereas their images of this pack clearly show the name 'Goodall and Son' on the knave of clubs, as here. Jonathan Goodall actually became a partner in the firm in around 1840. The Goodall court cards were redesigned to appear more naturalistic in around 1845, with various minor design adjustments over the next 5 years. The court designs here correspond to type GS1b (Goodall & Sons Playing Cards, a Guide to their Court Cards..., by Michael Goodall, 1993; see also Rod Starling in his 2014 article Goodall c.1845-60, https://www.wopc.co.uk/goodall/goodall-modernised-1845, accessed 07/06/2022). For tax wrapper types, see Taxation on Playing-Cards in England from 1711 to 1960, IPCS papers no.3, by John Berry.
* Goodall (Charles, and Son). Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee cards, 1897, 52 chromolithographed playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13 (French suits), each with pip cards 1-10 and 3 single-figured court cards, the named courts depicting long-reigning monarchs of England, with princes as knaves, the wreathed aces with arms and sceptres, ace of spades with faintly printed Goodall and Son, London, lightly dusty, some minor finger-soiling (mainly to margins), versos with oval portrait of Queen Victoria against brown background, the dates 1837-1897 below, within decorative border, indices and rounded corners, gilt edges, each card 91 x 64mm, 17 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the display board 54.5 x 40cm, the remainder contained in original broken and worn pictorial box, titled Goodall's Victorian Playing Cards, together with: Goodall's Nineteenth Century Playing Cards (also known as 'Turn of the Century'), 52 chromolithographed playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13, each with pip cards 1-10 and 3 double-ended court cards, the court cards depicting European monarchs and statesmen, the aces with European flags, scarce light dust-soiling or minor marks, versos with portraits of the four 19th century British monarchs, 17 cards corner mounted onto a display board (as above), the remainder contained in original rubbed and dusty pictorial box (inner sleeve lacking base), plus: The Rameses Fortune Telling Cards, circa 1910, 52 chromolithographed playing cards, all with letterpress 'fortune' at each end, plus additional 'Subject' card, versos with Egyptian scene, some cards mounted as above, the remainder contained with original rules leaflet in original mock snakeskin box (rubbed with some marks), with 2 Goodall standard English decks, one circa 1864 with ace of spades based on 'Old Frizzle', the other circa 1875 with type 4 Goodall ace, and 2 Goodall Bezique sets, one circa 1870 with 4 decks of 32 cards, 4 morocco gilt registers, and rules booklet, contained in original cloth-covered box titled The Royal Game of Bezique, the other (1872) with 2 decks of 32 cards, 2 card registers, and rules booklet, contained in original leatherette wallet-form box, 4 cards from each of these 4 sets mounted (as above), plus 2 further Goodall decks, one 'Prize Medal' in original box, the other 'Transatlantics' in unopened type W3 tax wrapperQTY: (9)NOTE:First item: Fournier, British Isles 338; Irwin, p.22; WCMPC collection acquisition no. 978Mysteriously, the Nineteenth Century Playing Cards box states 'Gilt Edged', unlike all other copies seen. The accompanying cards are not gilt edged.
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