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Lot 254
Vintage silver travannes La Captive art deco travel clock, hand-winding in working order but no warranty given retailed by Bornand and Cie Montreux In original fitted case Dimensions - 3.5cm(h) x 5cm(w) Item is in vintage condition No visible silver stamp but the item has been XRF tested to confirm purity
Lot 171
A WWII Second World War Japanese Showa period type Shin Gunto (Shin guntō) officers sword katana having a pierced leather sleeved hilt with brass kabatu-gane ( pommel ) decorated tsuba, machine made blade and leather scabbard with hanging loop. Measures; 102cm. Due to the nature of this item, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to authenticity, accuracy and condition of items prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 225
A rare WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force ' Guinea Pig Club ' (for all RAF aircrew that underwent pioneering surgery to heal their wounds) brass table lighter. The French-made large brass table lighter featuring the Guinea Pig Club emblem to front. Engraved ' The Sty - Ward III - Q.V.H - East Grinstead '. The QVH standing for Queen Victoria Hospital, where the procedures took place. A rare and poignant item. Measures approx; 10cm tall. The Guinea Pig Club, established in 1941, was a social club and mutual support network for British and allied aircrew injured during World War II. Its membership was made up of patients of Archibald McIndoe at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex, who had undergone experimental reconstructive plastic surgery, including facial reconstruction, generally after receiving burns injuries in aircraft.
Lot 29
A WWII Second World War Japanese Showa period Shin Gunto (Shin guntō) officers sword katana having a tsuka bound hilt with ray skin and menuki, dragon seppa, simple round steel tsuba, machine made blade with good edge and leather scabbard with hangings loop. Measures; 90cm. Condition; one Seppa not present, believed to have repaired over stitched leather. Due to the nature of this item, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to authenticity, accuracy and condition of items prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 300
A fabulous original antique 19th century Victorian ' Ordinary Bicycle ' ( Penny Farthing ) - iron framed, black painted (although appears originally to have been green), with wooden grips and single rod-brake, large spoked front wheel and similar smaller trailing wheel, with solid rubber tyres. Later leather saddle. Appears to have undergone some restoration, and appears in wonderful useable condition. Original retailers' brass plaque to front for ' R. J. Beer ' Cycle Agent & Saddler - 22 High Street, Bridgwater '. A wonderful example. Measures approx; 154cm total height, with the large wheel being 137cm diameter. NOTE: (added 7/11/19 at 9:50am) - it has been noted that some believe this item to contain replica parts / be a replica. Buyer discretion is advised, irrespective of description.
Lot 405
The Great Train Robbery - Ronald ' Ronnie ' Biggs (1929-2013) - original hand drawn sketch and autograph. The sketch, drawn on a pale green album page, depicts a train which reads ' ER - CASH '. Biggs has signed the sketch underneath and has added ' Rio - 1996 '. A rare and unique autographed item. Obtained in person by the vendor. Ronald Arthur Biggs (8 August 1929 – 18 December 2013) was one of the men who planned and carried out the Great Train Robbery of 1963. He subsequently became notorious for his escape from prison in 1965, living as a fugitive for 36 years, and for his various publicity stunts while in exile. In 2001, he returned to the United Kingdom and spent several years in prison, where his health rapidly declined. Biggs was released from prison on compassionate grounds in August 2009 and died in a nursing home in December 2013.
Lot 409
The Great Train Robbery - Ronald ' Ronnie ' Biggs (1929-2013) - original personal telegram sent to Biggs during his time in Barbados. The telegrame, sent from an unknown person, reads ' Hearty congratulations on your deceit of the British Attorney General's devious scheme to have you kidnapped and extradited '. The telegram is accompanied by its original envelope which is addressed to the Brazilian Embassy, Barbados. Accompanying the telegram is a personal photograph (previously unseen) of Biggs holding the item. In March 1981, Biggs was kidnapped by a gang of British ex-soldiers. The boat they took him aboard suffered mechanical problems off Barbados, and the stranded kidnappers and Biggs were rescued by the Barbados coastguard and towed into port in Barbados. The kidnappers hoped to collect a reward from the British police; however, like Brazil, Barbados was found to have had no valid extradition treaty with the United Kingdom and Biggs was sent back to Brazil.Ronald Arthur Biggs (8 August 1929 – 18 December 2013) was one of the men who planned and carried out the Great Train Robbery of 1963. He subsequently became notorious for his escape from prison in 1965, living as a fugitive for 36 years, and for his various publicity stunts while in exile. In 2001, he returned to the United Kingdom and spent several years in prison, where his health rapidly declined. Biggs was released from prison on compassionate grounds in August 2009 and died in a nursing home in December 2013.
Lot 55
A rare believed original WWII Second World War German Third Reich Nazi Army ' SS ' Panzer Division side cap / forage cap. Makers label to inside with RZM markings (some illegible through wear). The front badge featuring the Death Skull and Eagle with Swastika motif to front. NOTE: Due to the nature of this item, buyers are reminded for the express need to satisfy themselves as to authenticity prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 117
A 20th Century Polynesian style carved hard wood Tiki post head with tattooed face grimacing with tongue protruding CONDITION REPORTS 73cm height. Surface scratches, scuffs and knocks to the wood. Splits to the wood in areas. Areas of red painted decoration still present. Small areas of loss at the base. An area of loss on the side of the post head. Unsure if this is a natural area of loss and possibly from the carving process but appears to be of some age. Item has general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
Lot 11
A 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period porcelain charger, polychrome decorated with hooded cranes in flight with scrollwork under-glazed blue and white verso, bearing faux six character Chinese "Chenghua" mark to base CONDITION REPORTS Diameter approx 61 cm x 11 cm high. Some surface scratches, accretions, etc. Some imperfections to the glaze and some inclusions - these are from the firing process. Wear to the gilt both on the birds and to the rim of the charger. There is an old repair to the rim and a chip on part of that old repair also. Item with general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
Lot 974
A circa 1900 oak cylindrical stick stand by Liberty bearing label to underside "Liberty, Birmingham - London & Paris" CONDITION REPORTS Has numerous surface scratches, scuffs, knocks and dents to the wood. Some small chips in areas mainly to the edges of the hoops. Some discolouration and fading to areas, there are what appear to be flecks of white paint in a small area. There is a small split to the wood on one of the hoops where one of the pins is. A slight gap where one of the hoops where the ends are pinned.. Some tarnishing and pitting to the decorative metal studs. No obvious signs of restoration, re-polishing, re-varnishing etc. Item is structurally sound and solid with wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for details.
Lot 22
A 19th Century Chinese famille-rose bowl, the centre field decorated with birds and butterflies amongst blossom, the flared rim similarly decorated with panels of birds and blossom CONDITION REPORTS Numerous light surface scratches, accretions, etc. Wear to the gilt and some parts of the decoration. Possibly some areas of discolouration. There are two large cracks and old repairs - one that spans the entire diameter of the bowl and one that goes around the main body of the bowl and up to the rim where there is a small areas of loss to the edge of the rim. Item with general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
Lot 133
Stamped 'BRIONVEGA / RADIO TELEVISIONE MILANO / rr-126-fo-st. / MODELLO DEPOSITATO MADE IN ITALY' record player, plastic-laminated wood, painted aluminium, on castors (Dimensions: 72cm high, 36cm deep, 121cm long (28.3in high, 14.15in deep, 47.6in long))(72cm high, 36cm deep, 121cm long (28.3in high, 14.15in deep, 47.6in long))Condition report: The radio appears structually sound. Some small losses to the veneer (plastic laminated wood) in places, and marks and wear consistent with age. Bruise to the corner of the plastic cover of the turnstile. This cover is loose and not affixed to top. Subject to the above the radio appears in fine condition. Lyon & Turnbull does not guarantee any electric instrument to be in working order. Condition reports are supplied on general appearance and condition. Please see our Conditions of Sale for Buyers, item 12(2) for additional information on the purchase of clocks, timepieces and mechanical instruments.
Lot 26
Margaret Durrell, Margot, a Ship & Body Language, unpublished typescript with annotations by the author and an alternative ending in manuscript [UK, c. 1990] single folder containing the entire novel in print with manuscript annotations and corrections throughout, including an alternative ending in manuscript to the final two leaves, first two leaves loose, paper label to upper cover of folder, this item together with a signed and inscribed first edition of Whatever Happened to Margot, inscribed to the author's son, 4to and 8vo Provenance: Gifted by the author to her son. An unpublished typescript of a novel by Margaret Durrell, the younger sister of novelist Lawrence Durrell and elder sister of naturalist, author, and TV presenter Gerald Durrell, whose lives were recently adapted to a TV series entitled The Durrells. The typescript includes numerous manuscript changes to the text, including an alternative ending to the plot. This lot also includes a copy of the first edition of Margaret's first and only publication Whatever Happened to Margot, inscribed by the author to her son with A brief reminder of the days gone by, love Mother dated 13/02/1995.
Lot 206
Two late 19th/early 20th Century watercolour-decorated silk fans, the first depicting Cupid and a gathering of maidens in an Arcadian landscape, with mother-of-pearl sticks, 54cm opened, the second similar, 45.5cm, and a lace fan, 63.5cm (3) Condition: First item has medial breaks to both outer sticks, one pleated join is torn and frayed, others are coming away from the sticks, second item and third items are both sound - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 217
18th Century English pewter charger or dish, Richard Going, Bristol (1715-1766), touch marks of Richard Going, (Cotterell 1909), 46cm diameter, together with a pair of plates by the same hand, 34.5cm diameter and a similar smaller plate, 23.5cm diameter (4) Condition: Item 1 has general light tarnishing and scuffing but is otherwise sound, items 2 & 3 have a more polished appearance, one in particular is well-worn with the inside banding nearly invisible, both are stamped R.W to the broad rim and each has a small filled hole beside the initials, smallest plate has further initials to rim and the field is blistered/scratched - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 318
Victorian 'Vaseline' glass epergne, the central frilled pink trumpet vase with lemon glass scallop decoration and stem, framed by three further smaller flutes alternating with three barley twist canes supporting three matching hanging baskets, on crimped domed circular base, 58.5cm high Condition: No damage detected, as a fragile item this will require collection in person - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 394
Assam Valley Light Horse Auxiliary Force India interest including George VI Efficiency medal with India clasp (TPR R MORRIS ASSAM VLH AFI) George VI Efficiency medal with India clasp (CPL W J LEONARD ASSAM VLH AFI) two AVLH Semper Et Paratus badges ,also a WWI medal pair of M279404 J Leonard of the Army Service Corps comprising war medal and Vicotry medal (M-279404 PTE J LEONARD ASC) and a group of four medals on bar of 2222 Sergeant J Leonard of the 2nd Scottish Highlanders including George V Territorial Force Efficiency medal, WWI war medal, Victory medal with mention in dispatch oak leaf clasp and 1914-15 star (2222 SJT J LEONARD (2) SCO H) with matching miniatures, an Imperial Service medal (BELLA MARY REID), WWII defence medal, National Savings badges, Blood donor badge, General Nurse Scotland badge etc, ADDITIONAL ITEM: White metal rhinoceros mounted on wooden plinth with plaques "CAPT W J LEONARD 1882 1947 and AVLH Semper Paratus" crest
Lot 198
Earthenware, mottled cream and green glazes on a relief cabbage leaf body within two painted black and white bands, each with a double looping handle, painted signatures H 10.3cm, W 12.8cm, D 7.3cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, London. LITERATURE: Tanya Harrod, 'Carol McNicoll', The City Gallery and Lund Humphries, 2003; p.77 item 73 for a comparable exampleCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
Lot 199
Earthenware, mottled cream and green glazes on a relief cabbage leaf body, with a double looping handle, painted black and white stripes to one side and mottled greens to the other, painted signatureH 13.9cm, W 25.2cm, D 13.3cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, London. LITERATURE: Tanya Harrod, 'Carol McNicoll', The City Gallery and Lund Humphries, 2003; p.77 item 73 for a comparable exampleCONDITION: Perfect condition with no damage or restoration
Lot 783
George III inlaid walnut ladies kneehole writing desk having the banks of drawers flanking a cupboard concealing three hidden drawers 85 x 49 x 74 cm H CONDITION REPORT: Split across the top of the desk with a few antique replaced pieces of edging and some losses. The item is split partway down the right hand side no sign of worn or major damage.
Lot 764
Russia 1914-1917 Censored Mail Michel P28a Kiev to Birmingham; Env cancel 9.7.1916 Zolotonosha on SG109a pair & SG130 pair; Registered Env cancel 16.4.1917 Kiev on SG109b x 7; Commercial Env cancel 26.9.1914 Kharkov on SG 127 strip 5 each item displayed & described with full details of all censor & transit cancels
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