Wells (Prof. William) The Heroine of the White Nile: or, What a Woman Did and Dared...Miss Alexandrine Tinne, ?first edition, wood-engraved frontispiece and plate, ornaments, 4pp. advertisements at end, contemporary pencil signature of J.Ernest Tinne to head of title, occasional spotting, modern half red morocco, spine gilt, New York, Carlton & Lanahan, [1871] § Solymos (B., B.E.Falkonberg) Desert Life, first edition, lithographed map, later half brown morocco, t.e.g., slightly rubbed, 1880 § Bowles (Charles & Susan) A Nile Voyage, Red Cross Library Series, printed on crepe paper, Japanese-style colour illustrations, rather browned, original pictorial wrappers stitched with cord, browned and worn, torn and frayed, [c.1900], 8vo & small 4to (3)⁂ The first item concerns Alexandrine Tinné, an intrepid Dutch explorer and early photographer. While exploring the White Nile region various members of her party died, including her mother. She was later murdered in Libya in 1869/70 during her attempt to become the first woman to cross the Sahara. John Ernest Tinne, whose copy this was, was her half-brother from Liverpool who had visited her in Cairo in 1865 to try and persuade her to return home with him. She refused and he left with the bodies of her mother and a maid, and her ethnographical collection (now in the Liverpool World Museum). Rare, only one copy listed by Library Hub (British Library).
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Burton (Sir Richard Francis) Zanzibar; City, Island, and Coast, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, wood engraved frontispieces and 9 plates, folding map hand-coloured in outline, 4 route maps, part title in vol.1 loose, map with short tear repaired, modern green straight-grain morocco, spines tooled in gilt and blind with red morocco labels, 1872; First Footsteps in East Africa, first edition, second issue without Appendix IV, with half-title, 2 engraved maps and 4 chromolithographed plates, 24pp. publishers' catalogue at end, lacking preliminary leaf A8 (pp.xiv/xv), one or two small spots or stains, DD7 & 8 with top outer corner torn away not affecting text, modern half dark red morocco, by Trevor Lloyd, spine gilt in compartments, 1856, [Penzer pp.88 & 60], 8vo (3)⁂ The second item describes Burton's first expedition to Somalia and an account of his exploration in disguise to the forbidden city of Harar. This is the second issue, without the suppressed Appendix IV on female circumcision.
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[Cloete (Henry)] Five Lectures on the Emigration of the Dutch Farmers from the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, first edition, contemporary ink inscription of Archibald Scott of Cape Town to head of title, Cape Town, Saul Solomon & Co., 1856 bound after [Murray (Richard William)], "Limner". Pen and Ink Sketches in Parliament, 2 parts, text in English and Dutch/Afrikaans, first part without F3 & 4 (pp.45-58) but no loss to text, Cape Town, 1855, together 2 works in 1 vol., contemporary half calf § Kermode (William) Natal...a Field for Emigration, first edition, half-title, folding map, errata leaf, folding panorama, prospectus loosely inserted (frayed at edges), some foxing, contemporary calf, 1882 § Brooks (Henry) Natal; a History an Description of the Colony, edited by Dr.R.J.Mann, first edition, ?lacking half-title, chromolithographed frontispiece and plate, 2 maps (one folding), 4 hand-coloured lithographed plates of flowers and 8 mounted actual photographs (some rather faded), ex-library copy with embossed stamp to title and plates (mostly margins), modern half calf, 1876; and 3 others on South Africa, 8vo (6)⁂ The third item includes a chapter on geology and mining with a photograph of the diamond fields on the Vaal river.
Refuge (Eustache de) A Treatise of the Court or Instructions for Courtiers, translated by John Reynolds, 2 parts in 1, first edition in English, fine engraved architectural title, woodcut initials and typographic ornaments, with blank leaf & letterpress title to second part and 2 preliminary leaves bound after O6 as usual and text continuing with O7, with errata leaf at end but lacking final blank, light browning to first few leaves but an excellent copy in contemporary vellum, spine titled in manuscript, a little soiled and marked, [Heltzel 494; STC 7367], by A[ugustine] M[atthews] for Will. Lee, 1622; The Accomplish'd Courtier...By H.W., woodcut initials and head-pieces, without 20pp. Index at end (never bound in), title and final leaf a little browned, contemporary sprinkled sheep, rubbed, a little stained, spine and joints worn, covers slightly splayed, [Wing D2682C], for Thomas Dring, 1658, 8vo (2)⁂ Scarce translations of Refuge's Traité de la Cour, first published in 1616, the second item being the second part only. ESTC lists 6 UK copies of the first.
Overbury (Sir Thomas) Sir Thomas Overburie His Wife. With Additions of New Characters, and many other Wittie Conceits never before Printed, thirteenth impression, woodcut head-pieces and initials, title with a couple of small repairs to edges, a few stains, cropped shaving a few head-lines, lacking V5 (replaced in rather poorly-printed facsimile), later calf, rubbed and marked, rebacked, corners repaired, [STC 18916], printed [by John Legat] for Robert Allot..., 1628 § Tell-Tale (The): or, Anecdotes expressive of he Characters of Persons eminent for Rank, Learning, Wit, or Humour, 2 vol., first edition, James Northcote's copy with his neat ink signature dated 1767 to head of titles, another signature to front free endpapers and notes to rear of vol.1, ink stain to two leaves of vol.1, old Masonic bookplate, contemporary calf, gilt, a little worn, rebacked, R.Baldwin, 1756 § [Erskine (David, Lord Dun) ] Lord Dun's Friendly and Familiar Advices, adapted to the various Stations and Conditions of Life..., only edition, variant with p.viii numbered correctly and cancel title with "J.Balfour", title lightly soiled, later parchment-backed boards, Edinburgh, G.Hamilton & J.Balfour, 1754, 8vo et infra (4)⁂ The first item was first published in 1614, and includes thirty-two characters by John Webster and/or John Donne. Though popular in its day, with many 17th century printings, His Wife is scarce in all early editions.James Northcote (1746-1831), portrait-painter. At the time of acquiring The Tell-Tale he was only twenty-one and apprenticed to his watch-maker father. He later moved to London as a painter and became known for his conversation or "table-talk", possibly aided by this little book.
Apprentices & Workers.- Two Humble Petitions of the Apprentices of London...for Lawfull Recreations, 8pp., first edition, variant with "u" in Honourable in line 7 of title printed right way up, title with typographic border (trimmed at head, ?supplied from another copy)), woodcut head-piece and initial, text browned, modern boards, [Wing T3453], by J.Macock, for Nathaniel Webb & William Grantham, 1647 § [Barnard (Sir John)] A Present for an Apprentice: or, a Sure Guide, to gain both Esteem and Estate; with Rules for his Conduct to his Master, and in the World, first Glasgow edition, half-title, lightly browned, contemporary calf, scuffed, old paper labels to spine (chipped), Glasgow, for John Gilmour, 1750 § Trenchfield (Caleb) A Cap of Gray Hairs for a Green Head: or, the Fathers Counsel to his Son, an Apprentice in London, fifth edition, rather foxed and stained, old calf with border in blind, A.Bettesworth, 1710 § [Percival (Thomas)] A Father's Instructions to his Children..., third edition, printed on thick paper, half-title, with advertisement leaf and errata leaf at end, a few corrections in ink to text, an excellent crisp clean copy, later marbled sheep, spine gilt, J.Johnson, 1776, all rubbed, the first two rebacked, with corners repaired; and 2 others including a 1784 Warrington edition of the last, 8vo (6)⁂ The second item first appeared in 1740, written by a Whig MP for the City of London and previous Lord Mayor who was responsible for an act to prevent the infamous practice of stock-jobbing. The third, first published in 1671, is one of the earlier books offering advice to those in more humble circumstances, while the last was a popular work by the physician and health reformer Percival, who campaigned for better conditions for factory-workers in Manchester.
La Chambre (Marin Cureau de) The Art How to Know Men, translated by John Davies, first edition in English, engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials and head-pieces, contemporary ink inscription "Antho: Scarlett's book pr:2d" to head of title, a good copy, contemporary calf, rebacked, [Wing L128], by T[homas] R[oycroft] for Thomas Dring, 1665 § Erasmus (Desiderius) Moriae encomium; or, the Praise of Folly, translated by John Wilson, first edition of this translation, advertisements to A4v, title lightly soiled, contemporary sheep, rubbed, spine repaired, [Wing E3208], for William Leak, 1668, rubbed, 8vo (2)⁂ Cureau de la Chambre (1594-1669) was a renowned physician and philosopher who frequented the Paris salons but is best known for his work on physiognomy. The first item is a translation of his L'Art de Connoistre les Hommes of 1660 and includes sections on astrology and cheiromancy.
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[Nicole (Pierre)] De l'Education d'un Prince..., first edition, with initial and final blanks, woodcut device on title and decorations, lightly browned, ink stain to verso of A9, a few leaves of signature G creased, contemporary sprinkled calf, rubbed, corners worn, rebacked, Paris, widow of Charles Savreux, 1670 § [Cordier (Maturin) La Civilité Honneste pour l'Instruction des Enfans, a little soiled, a few ink stains, corners creased, stitched in contemporary yellow patterned-paper wrappers, uncut, slightly worn, Troyes, widow Garnier, [1780] § Mayer (Charles-Joseph de) Aventures et Plaisante Éducation du Courtois Chevalier Charles-Le-Bon, sire d'Armagnac, 3 vol., second edition, vol.1 & 2 with half-titles and final blank, engraved frontispieces by Godin after Marillier, from the library of the Earl of Granard with signature to half-title or verso of frontispiece and large engraved bookplate, contemporary speckled calf, spines ruled in gilt with red and green roan labels, slightly rubbed, [Cohen-de Ricci 695], Amsterdam, 1786, 12mo (3)⁂ The first mentioned is an important work on education and courtesy by the Jansenist Pierre Nicole (1625-95), including three discourses by Blaise Pascal. The second item is a rare edition of Cordier's Civilité Puerile first published around 1557; the third is a rare courtesy novel in which the prinicipal plot involves a French nobleman subtly disguising "profitable lessons for young gentlemen and ladies of noble lineage" in novel form.
La Serre (Jean Puget de) The Secretary in Fashion: or, An Elegant and Compendious way of writing all manners of Letters, translated by John Massinger, sixth edition in English, additional engraved title, contemporary ink signature "Eliz. Amherst junr" to head of title, stain to fore-edge of first few leaves, some spotting, contemporary sprinkled calf with corner-pieces in blind, rubbed, spine ends a little worn, splits to joints, [Wing L462bA], for Peter Parker, 1683 § [Le Faucheur (Michel)] The Art of Speaking in Publick: or an Essay on the Action of an Orator, second English edition, title and final leaf browned, contemporary manuscript notes to rear endpapers, contemporary speckled calf, gilt, rubbed, upper joint split, small chip to head of spine, for N.Cox, 1727, 8vo (2)⁂ The first is the final edition of Massinger's translation (a reissue of the fifth edition with a cancel title) and is rare; ESTC records only a copy at Yale but WorldCat adds one in the British Library, and another in Germany.The second item is a translation of Le Faucher's Traicte de l'Action de l'Orateur published in 1676.
Swearing.- Boyle (Robert) A Free Discourse against Customary Swearing. And a Dissuasive from Cursing, first edition, engraved portrait by Robert White, cancel title mounted on stub, advertisement leaf at end, an excellent clean copy, engraved bookplate of Sir Richard Vyvyan Bt., contemporary panelled sprinkled calf, rubbed, splits to joints, some repaired, [Fulton 197; Wing B3978], by R.R. for Thomas Cockerill, 1695 § [?Tod (Thomas)], "T.Meanwell". On Common Swearing. To the Publisher of the Edinburgh Magazine, 8pp., drop-head title, double column, pagination shaved at head, disbound, [Edinburgh], [c.1785], 8vo (2)⁂ The second item was previously bound with others dated 1782/3 in a volume labelled "Tod's Miscella[nies] therefore ESTC's attribution to Tod is likely to be correct but their date of c.1795 is probably too late. ESTC lists 2 copies in the National Library of Scotland and 4 in America.
James II, King of England. The Pious Sentiments of the late King James II, of Blessed Memory. Upon Divers Subjects of Piety, only edition, browned, contemporary ink signature to front free endpaper, contemporary sheep, worn, rebacked, 1704 § F[ox] (G[eorge]) Concerning Good-Morrow, and Good-Even; the Worlds Customs..., only separate edition, browned, lacking small portion from lower margin (repaired), later roan-backed boards, rubbed, [Wing F1766], for Thomas Simmons, 1657 § Calamy (Edmund) A Patterne for all, especially Noble and Honourable Persons, to teach them how to die Nobly and Honourably..., first edition, title in first state with age supplied in manuscript, thick black border, browned, some stains, modern calf-backed marbled boards, [Wing C262], for Edward Brewster, 1658 § Sovereign (The): Or a Political Discourse upon the Office and Obligations of the Supreme Magistrate, only edition, lacking initial blank, woodcut initial and typographic ornament, old ink library reference to head of title and number to verso, title and final leaf a little soiled, modern calf ruled in blind with ornaments to corners, spine faded, [Wing S4777], 1680, 4to (4)⁂ The first item is rare; only 5 copies in ESTC (Aberdeen, BL, Cambridge, Oxford, and Cornell in America).
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[Sacy (Louis-Silvestre de)] A Discourse of Friendship, translated by Daniel Bret, first edition of this translation, Contents and errata at end, browned, old pencil notes to front free endpapers, handsome contemporary panelled black morocco, gilt, spine gilt with tan label, g.e., rubbed, spine faded, [Heltzel1252], for the Booksellers of London and Westminster, 1707; An Essay upon Friendship, only edition, 3pp. advertisements at end, old ink inscription to head of title and foot of final leaf of text, water-staining to lower edge at beginning and end (mostly marginal), contemporary sprinkled calf, spine gilt, rubbed, spine repaired, [Not in Heltzel], for John Wyat, 1704, 8vo (2)⁂ Two translations of Sacy's celebrated Traité de l'Amitié of 1703, the first item being the first edition of the second translation, the second being the only edition of the abridged first translation.
Gentleman's Library (The), containing Rules for Conduct in all Parts of Life, first edition, engraved frontispiece, signature L misbound, lightly browned, C9 reinforced at fore-edge, contemporary panelled calf, upper joint split, by E.P. for W.Mears...and J.Browne, 1715 § Castiglione (Baldassare, Count) The Courtier; or, the Complete Gentleman and Gentlewoman..., translated by Robert Samber, contemporary ink signature to title, some browning, A4 torn and repaired, later bookplate of Edmund Randolph of Cambridge, contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, corners worn, rebacked with red morocco label, E.Curll, 1729 § [Bellegarde (J.-B. Morvan de)] Reflexions upon Ridicule, first edition in English, browned and damp-stained, contemporary panelled calf, scuffed, rebacked, spine gilt, [Heltzel 136], Tho.Newborough, 1707, all rubbed; and 2 others including a second edition of the first, 8vo et infra (5)⁂ The first mentioned includes chapters on education, dress, gallantry, affectation, envy, idleness, wit & humour, impertinent curiosity, religion, and drinking. It is possibly by George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne, who wrote The Ladies Library published the previous year. The second item is the second English translation of Castiglione's classic work, after Hoby's of 1561. Samber's translation was first published in 1724 by Bettesworth, this is the second issue with cancel title.
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[Savile (George, Marquess of Halifax)] Mancia per l'Anno Nuovo a Una Dama o Avviso ad una Figlia..., first edition in Italian, title in red & black with engraved vignette, bookplate of Brynkinalt Library and binder's ticket of W.Price, Oswestry, front free endpaper detached, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, Verona, G.A.Tumermani, 1734; The Lady's New-year's Gift: or, Advice to a Daughter, tenth edition, engraved frontispiece depicting a young girl reading the work, 2 advertisement leaves at end, frontispiece creased, lightly browned, contemporary panelled calf, g.e., rather worn, particularly upper cover, spine ends chipped, for D.Midwinter, 1724 § "X.Y.Z". An Apology for Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope, editor of the Earl of Chesterfield's Letters to Philip Stanhope Esq...By an Amateur du Bon Ton, only edition, lacking half-title, first few leaves mounted on stubs, title soiled, modern blind-panelled calf, [Gulick 162], for T.Evans...and T.Cadell, [1775] § Stanhope (Philip Dormer, 4th Earl of Chesterfield) Supplement to the Letters written...to his Son, half-title, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving old spine, red roan label, for J.Dodsley, 1787,12mo & 8vo (2)⁂ The first item, an Italian edition of the second, was written by Halifax for his daughter Elizabeth, later the mother of the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. He was the recipient of over 400 letters from his father which were edited and published by his widow, Eugenia Stanhope after both father and son had died. The supplement to the letters is one of 4 editions published in the same year, this one being one of only 3 UK copies listed by ESTC with 6 more in America.
Etiquette & Manners.- Trusler (Rev. Dr. John) A System of Etiquette, second edition, 6pp. advertisements at end, a few small stains, contemporary signature of Sir Henry Oakes Bt. to head of title and with his engraved bookplate, contemporary tree sheep, rubbed, rebacked, Bath, M.Gye, [1805] § [Owen (John)] The Fashionable World Displayed, third edition, half-title, advertisement leaf at end, a few stains, short tear to fore-edge of title, old ink inscription to half-title,original boards, pink paper label to upper cover (chipped), 1805 § [Day (Charles William)], "Count Alfred D'Orsay". Etiquette; or, a Guide to the Usages of Society..., first American edition, spotting to title, light water-staining towards end, modern half calf, New York, 1843 § Etiquette for Gentlemen: with Hints on the Art of Conversation, sixth thousand, half-title, wood-engraved title-vignette, advertisement for Tilt's Classical Library tipped in at end, original embossed limp green cloth, gilt, g.e., a little faded, Charles Tilt, 1838 § Hand-Book of Etiquette (The), half-title, 24pp. catalogue at end, original embossed limp cloth, faded, recased, new endpapers, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1860 § [Clowes (John)] The Golden Wedding Ring; or, Observations on the Institution of Marriage. By a Clergyman, engraved frontispiece and additional vignette title, a few spots, lacking front free endpaper, original pictorial limp red cloth, gilt, g.e., Halifax, Milner & Sowerby, 1851, all rubbed; and 17 others, similar, mostly nineteenth century, a few American, 8vo et infra (23)⁂ A good group of works on etiquette and manners, many scarce. Library Hub lists only 3 copies (BL, Cambridge, Oxford) of this edition of Trusler, and only one copy of the second item (BL).
Binding.- Patrick (Simon) The Christian Sacrifice, defective, contemporary red morocco, probably by Queens' Binder A, richly gilt, covers with an all over design of linked 'drawer handles' around floral motifs with many petals infilled with black or silver paint, spine in compartments and decorated with painted floral motifs, rebacked, backstrip with some loss at head (restored) and faded, some petal paint faded or rubbed away, corners restored, some staining, rubbed, g.e., [?Wing P765], 12mo (151 x 91mm.), [?R. Royston], [?1682]. sold as a binding and not subject to return. ⁂ A number of the ornaments used here are very similar to item 61 in Howard Nixon's English Restoration Bookbindings, 1974 (Queens' Binder A, possibly William Nott).
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Lamb (Charles [& Mary]) John Woodvil, a Tragedy...to which are added, Fragments of Burton, first edition, a fine copy in handsome later crushed dark blue morocco, by Rivière & Son, covers with triple gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, inner gilt dentelles, t.e.g., others uncut, 1802; The Works, 2 vol., first collected edition, lacking advertisement leaf at end of vol.2, modern blue morocco, by Bayntun of Bath, covers with geometric panel formed by rules in black & gilt and small gilt circles to corners, spine gilt, g.e., spine slightly faded, 1818; and an 1867 Essays of Elia with mounted manuscript note by Charles Lamb, 8vo (4)⁂ The first mentioned is Lamb's first dalliance with prose drama; against the advice of his friends Coleridge & Southey he submitted John Woodvil to the Drury Lane Theatre but the play was deemed unsuitable. The work also includes Mary Lamb's poem 'Helen', marking her first appearance in print, while the second item also contains poems by Mary.
Fellows (Charles) Account of the Ionic Trophy Monument excavated at Xanthus, first edition, presentation copy from the author to Baron Behr inscribed on upper cover, 2 lithographed and 2 wood-engraved plates, one folding, original printed wrappers, a little rubbed and soiled, rebacked in cloth, corner of upper cover reinforced, [Not in Atabey or Blackmer], 1848; An Account of Discoveries in Lycia...during a Second Excursion in Asia Minor, first edition, 2 engraved maps with routes in red & blue, 36 etched or lithographed plates, 3 folding or double-page, one hand-coloured, folding plate of inscriptions, illustrations, errata leaf at end, some foxing and offsetting, original pictorial black cloth, gilt, recased, a little rubbed at joints and edges, [Atabey 425; Blackmer 579], 1841 § Birch (Samuel) Observations on the Xanthian Marbles recently deposited in the British Museum, offprint from 'Archaeologia' vol.XXX pp.176-204, modern buckram, black morocco label to upper cover, 1843, 4to & large 8vo (3)⁂ The first item is scarce. Fellows had discovered the ruins of Xanthus, the ancient capital of Lycia, on his first expedition to Asia Minor in 1838. His account of his discoveries (see previous lot) generated great excitement in England and on behalf of the British Museum, a firman was requested from the sultan to export some of the Lycian treasures to England. As a result seventy-eight packing cases of sculptures were exported to the British Museum in 1842.Baron Behr was an important collector of coins who donated part of his collection to the British Museum.
Golberry (Silvester Meinrad Xavier) Travels in Africa...in the Western Countries of this Continent, translated by William Mudford, 2 vol., first English edition, 3 folding engraved maps, 7 engraved plates, general map shaved at upper edge, some spotting and offsetting in vol.2, ex-library copy with ink stamp to lower margin of p.33 in each vol., modern morocco-backed marbled boards, facsimile paper label to upper covers, 1803 § Reade (W.Winwood) Savage Africa..., first edition, half-title, wood-engraved frontispiece and 8 plates, folding map with route in red at end (lightly foxed), contemporary half calf, spine gilt, a little rubbed, 1863,12mo & 8vo (3)⁂ Golberry spent three years travelling through the western countries of Africa. Most of his work, first published in French in 1802, concerns Senegal, the French operations at St. Louis and Ile de Gorée (Dakar), but it also includes descriptions of Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and the gold mines of Bambou.In the second item Reade includes an extensive discussion on the gorilla.
Peter Cushing signed portrait card and notelet, Norman Wisdom signed photograph and album of approximately 100 photographic film stars pictured as photographs/postcards including Mario Lanza, etc.Peter Cushing item consists of a twice signed portrait card and with a personal message to the rear plus a Peter Cushing notelet card with a similar personal message to the sender and signature.
A Fine Victorian Analytical Scale, English, c.1890, engraved 'L Oertling London E.C.' to the scale base, the scale beam engraved ' TO WEIGH 10 GRAIN, LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL', the scale with both agate pan holders, both pans, the French polished mahogany cabinet with 2 drawers, counterweighted sliding front (strings snapped), glass base, on three leveling screws, 50cm tall Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
Fine Victorian Analytical Balance, English, c.1890, engraved 'B H Bell, London.' to the scale beam and ' LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, 3692 Capacity 1oz', the scale with both agate pan holders, both pans, the French polished mahogany cabinet with fitted drawer, counterweighted sliding front, on three leveling screws, 50cm tall Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
A Large Customs Balance English, c.1930, engraved to the beam 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF BURNLEY, TO WEIGH 1LB' and engraved to the base of the pillar 'DE GRAVE SHORT AND CO LTD, MAKERS LONDON' the scale large supporting column, double frame support to beam, with both suspension hoops and pans, in large French polished mahogany cabinet, sliding door with counterweights (counterweights stuck), on 4 screw leveling feet, cabinet height 55cm. Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
A Very Large customs Scale, English, c.1910, signed along the beam 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF PRESTON TO WEIGH 7LB' and to the supporting column 'DE GRAVE & CO LTD, MAKERS LONDON' the balance with large architectural brass pillar, lignum handle, large brass beam, hangers and pans, the pans with standard stamps the earliest being 1911, in a large French polished mahogany cabinet, with counterweighted sliding door, (damage to front corner of wooden case), cabinet height 67cm Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
A Large County of Lancaster Customs Balance, German, c.1880, engraved at the base of the pillar 'Schickert in Dresden and to the beam support 'COUNTY OF LANCASTER WEST DERBY DEVISION 1891', the scale in a long and elegant French polished cabinet with ebony and brass handles, opening to front and rear, with 2 small drawers, length 65cm Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
Customs Office Balance for Accrington, English, c.1920, with label for 'AVERY DE GRAVE' the beam engraved 'BOROUGH OF ACCRINGTON' balance constructed of lacquered brass, French polished mahogany cabinet with sliding front door and opening side doors, on black plate glass base, height 47cm Please note: we cannot pack or ship this item, please arrange your own collection or courier
A Continental porcelain oval wall mirror, 19th century possibly Dresden, the mantle comprised of a pair of winged putti holding a floral garland above a frame of tongues of acanthus and tied laurel wreath painted in colours. Together with two similar but smaller porcelain dressing table mirrors with an easel stand, a continental porcelain table centre and a porcelain figure of a gentleman 26 cm wide x 34 cm high (the primary item).Qty: 5Private collectionCondition report: Small ball feet missing from one easel frameOne wing missing from a putti
A Kamasan Balinese painting depicting Bima in the underworld from the Bhima Swarga, lacquer colours on linen, framed. Together with another probably depicting Jatayu in the Ramayana story. The primary item is 117 cm x 144 cmCondition report: No apparent major defectsThe second item has faded and is indistinct in places
A Louis XIV style carved wood and gilt gesso rectangular boudoir stool with stuff over upholstered to and well-shaped cabriole legs united by a shaped cross stretcher. Together with a small carved wood and gilt gesso Louis XVI style oval footstool. 47 cm long x 38 cm wide x 49 overall height (the primary item)Qty: 2Private collectionCondition report: Re-giltSigns of old repairs to the boudoir stool
A George I style rectangular hearth stool, 20th century with stuff over upholstery and cross-grain apron. On harebell and shell carved cabriole supports. Together with a George II style mahogany dressing stool with cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. 66 cm long x 37 cm wide x 46 cm high (the primary item)Private collectionCondition report: No apparent damageBoth stools are in good structural and decorative order but the upholstery could perhaps do with a little "Freshen-Up"
A GEORGE II WALNUT AND FEATHERBANDED CHEST ON CHESTCIRCA 1730182cm high, 107.5cm wide, 57cm deepProvenance: Howth Castle, County DublinHowth Castle was the ancestral home of the St. Lawrence family. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Some old repairs and replacements to veneer and moulding - see images. Small amounts of filler used in places. Evidence of old worm - see images. This is mainly only immediately visible to the rear panels where there are some resultant fragmentary losses.Handles and escutcheons appear original. The locks are later replacements. The key is present to operate the locks. Rear panels all appear original. later repairs and replacement elements to feet, mainly to underlying supporting blocks - see images. The main veneer of the feet matches the remainder of the piece well and is thickly cut veneer. Later drawer runners applied to undersides of drawers.The front of the chest shows more sign of polishing from use and natural overall. The side panels are darker and show some evidence of old dark varnishThere are some other very minor areas of varnish that the appearance of could very easily be improved. The appearance of some old repairs could easily be improved by a restorer also. Some minor movement and some small gaps between floor elements of drawers from shrinkage as one would expect to see to an item of this age.Old vertical splits to the side panels as one would expect to see to an item of this age (see images) The interior throughout has a very nice original 'dry' feel to it. Later runners have been applied to the underside of the edges of the drawers to aide the running of them. There are some later supporting blocks of timber to the interior of the carcass (as most often seen).This is an attractive piece of furniture in largely original condition. At first hand the front of the piece in particular has a pleasing tone and 'glow' to it. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY NIGHT COMMODETHIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURYTOGETHER WITH A MAHOGANY NIGHT COMMODE OF SIMILAR FORM20TH CENTURY, INCORPORATING SOME 18TH CENTURY TIMBERS The tray top galleries pierced, one with lozenges, the other with quatrefoilsOne 78cm high, 56cm wide, 48cm deep, the other 77cm high, 53cm wide, 46cm deep (2)Condition Report: Please note, one of the commodes is of 20th century manufacture and is not of George III period as originally catalogued. This is only visible upon close inspection of the item as it has been well made using quality timber. As catalogued the commodes are similar and are not an exact match of dimensions or design. Both with the expected marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions. Some minor chips and splits. The George III example has some later blocks to the interior of the carcass - see images. Some minor evidence of old worm to the drawer runners/blocks at the undersides of both commodes. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please note the updated catalogue description.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY SIDE TABLECIRCA 1820With ivory handles to the two cedar lined drawers, opposing false drawers77.5cm high, 55cm wide, 42cm deepPlease note: the handles of this item are ivory and therefore this lot should be marked for CITES and may be subject to CITES regulations. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, stains, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.There are some losses including a section of crossbanded veneer to the edge of the top and some small divider sections to the drawer interior.There are two keys that operates the drawers.There are some splits to the sides and the drawer lining bases.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY DESK OR WRITING TABLEIN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825Veneered to all sides, the front panel enclosing recesses and drawers, the frieze drawer with a writing slope and fittings125cm high, 110cm wide, 58cm deepSee Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Volume I, 2008, Plate 6, for the design of this writing table, first published in the Lancaster firm's General Sketch Book 1810 and then reproduced in A C Loudon's Cottage, Farm and Villa Furniture published in 1833.A drawing by Gillows for a closely related 'secretaire-cabinet' or desk from 1818 is held in the Westminster City Archives. Please note: the handles of this item are ivory and therefore this lot should be marked for CITES and may be subject to CITES regulations.Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and useSome old repairs, some minor old losses. Old splits and chips. Some additional indented marks. There is a partial dark ring mark to the top surface. Careful polishing by a restorer could likely improve the appearance of this. Some of the pigeon holes to the interior bear old ink inscriptions (see images) probably of 19th century date. The leather insets with marks, abrasions and some discoloration. The main central leather panel with some untidiness and losses at the edges and some lifting (see images) Some staining to drawers interiors including some old ink stains(see images) The main writing drawer with evidence of a split to the floor of the drawer. (see image)Some fairly straightforward attention appears likely to be required (by a restorer) to the fitting/ fixture of the sliding top above the writing surface and the section of timber above it. None are damaged or broken but may need simple adjustment/ re-fixing in order to operate entirely satisfactorily. The drawer handles to the interior all appear to match and be original. They are generally in fair original condition. They are ivory. Lacking keys but the lock is open. The lock appears original. The desk/ writing table is finished very well on all sides so can be a free-standing piece of furniture if required. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Music, G4 signed album cover and CD. This item is signed by 4 members of the band on the inside of the album cover and the disc. It comes complete in its plastic case. G4 are a four-piece British vocal troupe who first came to prominence when they finished second in Series 1 of The X Factor in 2004. G4 is the self-titled debut studio album by English pop era group G4, released in 2005. It debuted at the number one spot in the UK Albums Chart on the Mother's Day weekend selling 244,671 copies in the first week. Good condition Est.
Music, Susheela Raman signed album cover and CD. This item is signed on the front and inside of the album cover and the disc. It comes complete in its plastic case. Music for Crocodiles, Raman's third album, was released in 2005. It had been partly recorded in Chennai (Madras), India. The album included The Same Song which was used by Mira Nair for the end credits of her film The Namesake. Good condition Est.
Multi-signed Jackass The Movie DVD featuring signatures from members the original Jackass cast, including Bam Margera, Steve-O, and 4 others. This wonderful item includes the DVD sleeve, an insert and the 18 rated DVD disc. Jackass: The Movie is a 2002 American reality slapstick comedy film directed by Jeff Tremaine. It is a continuation of the MTV television series Jackass, which had completed its run. It was produced by Lynch Siderow Productions and Dickhouse Productions. Good condition Est.
FOUR MEISSEN `DEVISENKINDER' PUTTI (4)19th centuryModelled after Acier, each as a putto emblematic of love on a canted triangular base with French inscription, blue, various blue crossed swords mark, one with indistinct mark, two incised F.10 and F.16, tallest 15.5cm high`Coup sur coup'- restoration to both wings and to bow and arrow. Minor chip along top edge of base`Je les balance'- restoration to one wing. Restoration to end of blue drapery. Restoration to hearts in right hand. Some restoration to legs. Shallow chip to underside of base. Restoration to tree stump.Indistinct mark to base`Un me suffit'- restoration to one wing. Restoration to end of drapery over right arm. Restoration to heart in right hand. Some restoration to fingers on left hand. Marcoloni mark to base.`Je le dompte'- both wings lacking. Section of puce drapery at back lacking. Top half of item in right hand lacking. Blue ribbon in left hand lacking. three chips around the base.
Arcam Delta 60 amplifier with Delta 80 tuner and Alpha CD player. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Early 19th century blue and white transfer printed Spode Indian Sporting Series vegetable tureen and cover of square form. Marked to the underside 'Hog Hunters Meeting by Surprise A Tigress & Her cubs'. Also marked 'Spode' and impressed mark 'Spode 46'. 24cm wide approximately.(B.P. 21% + VAT) Consigned from a large home counties of England estate collection. Crazing overall as expected. Minor fritting in places and some staining but no obvious cracks, chips or restoration to the item.
Panasonic SC-HTB 200 home theatre audio system with remote. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Mixed electrical items to include Kenwood KX-660HX cassette player, all unchecked. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Cased vintage Panasonic M1 VHS movie camera with power leads, adaptors etc. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Nutri Bullet with four cups, two blender attachments and a quantity of recipe books. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Mixed items to include two glass decanters and an Oriental table lamp etc, H: 40 cm. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Quantity of kitchen items to include a slow cooker and a mixer. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Light up globe and a light up make up mirror, H: 40 cm. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Pair of crackled mirror effect lamps, H: 42 cm and a small mirror, D: 39 cm. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Oak decorative inlaid campaign table, 40 x 39 cm H. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133Condition Report: All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
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