An Art Deco aquamarine and diamond clip by Cartier London, circa 1935, the geometric arrow head shaped clip set with a central line of baguette cut aquamarines bordered by Swiss cut diamonds, the arrow head base set with further baguette cut aquamarines and brilliant cut diamonds, with a kite shaped aquamarine beneath, approximate total diamond weight 1.10 carats, signed Cartier London, numbered 232, 3.7cm long, 14.2g gross Literature: Rudoe, J., 'Cartier 1900 - 1939' P284, item number 227, for an aquamarine and diamond tiara made by English Art Works for Cartier London in 1937, noting the central removable clip which is of a similar design to the lot offered here. See p. 263 for a discussion of the popularity of aquamarine and diamond jewellery amongst Cartier's clientele in London and New York. See Dreweatts London, Fine Jewellery sale catalogue 17th July 2013, lot 574, for a similar geometric aquamarine and diamond brooch by Cartier London. See also Christie's Geneva, 'Jewellery By Cartier' Sale Catalogue, 21st May 1992, lots 733 to 735 for aquamarine and diamond jewellery made in the mid 1930s by Cartier London. In particular lot 734, a pair of aquamarine and diamond clips by Cartier London, of a slightly different design.
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A large collection of indentures, many of local Stroud, Minchinhampton and Leonard Stanley interest, mostly 18th and 19thC, also Faringdon Street, Swindon, names mentioned include Vick, Teakel, Packer and Fisher, George III legal papers including smuggling in the Isle of Man, Daily News 1878, Stroud interest insurance documents, Stroud interest item dated 1825 relating to paving, lighting etc
WW2 Royal Air Force Spitfire Spade Grip Recovered from Battle of Britain Crash Site, interesting example of the spade pattern grip which is missing its firing button. Stamped to the central column “AH 8272”, stamped to another section “AH 0 16068 ISS 4”. Attached to the grip is a paper label which states, “HAND GRIP FROM CONTROL STICK ON SPITFIRE, SHOT DOWN AT WOOLWICH DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. THE HOLE ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE IS FOR THE FIRING BUTTON FOR THE MACHINE GUNS WHICH WERE MOUNTED IN THE WINGS OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ITEM WAS OBTAINED FROM THE MUSEUM OF WWII AIRCRAFT”. Generally good condition item, worthy of further research.
Rare WW2 British Airborne Forces B.S.A Folding Bicycle, very good example retaining much of its original field paint finish. Mostly all original parts. Marked to the front with Pattern Number 543076 and broad arrow stamp. BSA marked to the tube connecting to the seat. Original leather saddle. Fixing screw remains in good working order. In our opinion a very good example of a now very rare item of WW2 Airborne equipment. It is believed that 60,000 examples of these folding bikes were manufactured by the BSA between 1942 and 1945. They were famously issued to the British Airborne Forces who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and Arnhem later in 1944. They were issued these bikes as a way for the troops to quickly cover large areas of ground in a quiet manner as they were behind enemy lines. However many of the paratroopers found these cumbersome so abandoned them soon after landing. The bikes were held out in front of the paratroopers when they parachuted in behind enemy lines. Many famous wartime images can be seen of these bikes in use. We would advise all seriously interested bidders to view this item in person to satisfy themselves as to its condition. Sold not subject to return due to size and weight.
Large British Royal Standard / Flag, of coarse cotton material with printed Royal Arms and enforced edge. As seen flown at buildings when the Royals visit. This example probably dates to the WW2 period. Measures 251 x 136cms, one edge trimmed rounded. Some wear and staining in keeping with age and nature of the item. An identical flag flew over Buckingham Palace during WW2.
Fine Officers 1855 Pattern Shako 26th Regiment of Bengal Native (Light) Infantry, superb example of the black beaver skin covered body shako with sunken patent leather top, front and rear peaks. Superb quality officers regimental shako plate retaining nearly all of the original fire gilt wash finish. Lion head side bosses holding linked velvet backed officers chin chain. Top rosette hook and medusa head fitting to the rear. Shako is complete with its original gilt metal plume socket holder and woollen ball plume. Interior retains the original sweatband and officers style lining, this shows some service wear and the lining has come loose in places. One small crack to the patent top. Shako is housed in its original metal storage tin with brass name plaque “Capt H Blaquier”. Overall a very good example of a scarce item of headdress from the Indian Army. The 26th regiment of Bengal Native (Light) Infantry mutinied at Mean Meer in May 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. They were massacred at Ajnala 30th July - 1st August 1857, with 42 members of the regiment being blown from the guns at Lahore.
Scarce Imperial German Prussian Grenadiers Mitre Cap, having large white metal front plate with eagle to centre, trophy of arms and fused grenades etc. Scaled leather backed chinstraps. Red cloth bag with braid strips. Interior has leather lining. Complete with its original pom-pom. Some staining to the cloth bag and white metal fittings show patina. Overall a good example of a scarce item of Imperial German headdress.
Edwardian silver handled page turner/opener, Chester 1906 , a smaller example and another (3) PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbanks advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping..
A very good quantity of toys, mostly in original packaging including model kits, Meccano, and a number of battery operated toys - 'Tri-ang Cargo Ship', Tri-ang Jump Jockey JJ100 set, Mega Robot, Matchbox Mega Rig Powered Space Base, Action Man Street Racer, International Airlines Set etc., with the latter item missing the aircraft although retains Stewardess doll. Condition of models and outer packaging varies. All unchecked for completeness. (50)
Ca.1000 BC Rare bronze chalice, fashioned from hammered bronze sheet; such item were used during ritual and ceremonies. Good Condition, Intact; Size: 14cm x13cm (11.02 x 3.74 in); 490gr; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent; All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
A collection of jewellery to include a yellow metal opal and emerald cluster pendant with Figaro chain, 2.2 grams; a yellow metal centrepiece necklace set with emeralds and diamonds, 5.1 grams ; a yellow metal flat snake necklace and bracelet set, 1.3 grams. Each item individually marked or hallmarked for 9ct gold. Gross weight: 8.6 grams
Factory Records and New Order, a first run 'Little Lewey' for New Order statue, designed by Peter Saville, from the New Order 'Round & Round' single cover, inscribed to the base 'A little Lewey for New Order, Round & Round & Round & Round', initialled to the back, height 22cm.NB: the first run was limited to less than 30 editions and given out, and then could later only be purchased from the Factory memorabilia store. This item belonged to a previous employee of Factory Records and considered 'The Holy Grail' in Factory Records memorabilia.
RARE! A large very old CHINESE bowl c 1850's with a hairline crack and a very small chip, but does not detract from this beautiful object, which is hand-painted to a high standard- comes from a family who produced this exquisite item for Queen Elizabeth to wash her hands on board her visit to HMS VICTORYD: 40cm approx H: 13cm approx
ARCHIBALD THORBURN (1860-1935) FLEDGLING IN A NEST Bears initials AT and dated June 13/84, watercolour sketch 13 x 18cm; with five unframed leaves of pencil sketches of birds, three initialled, three dated 1918, 23 and 1927, various sizes; and a watercolour of gulls on a beach, this one attributed to Thorburn (bears initials), 16.5 x 24.5cm. (7 items) Provenance: Purchased by Margaret Pratt, a neighbour of the artist, upon the sale of the artist's home; and thence by descent ++ Principal item satisfactory; drawings creased etc; `gulls` foxed
CIRCLE OF WILLIAM HENRY BARTLETT (1809-1854) THE GOLDEN HORN, CONSTANTINOPLE Watercolour and pencil 18 x 26cm.; with two watercolours by Ernest Albert Chadwick and attributed to Wilmot Pilsbury, various sizes (3) Provenance: (Constantinople), Birmingham, Pauline Norton Ltd; (Chadwick) Birmingham, The Graves Gallery, March 1976 ++ Principal item faded and stained; the others fair
Moorcroft Macintyre Biscuit Barrel. Antique, from Boer War. One side shows a verse by Rudyard Kipling 'The Absent Minded Beggar'. The other side ' A Gentleman in Khaki' by Woodville. Slight fleck to blue paint on coat of arms. No damage, looks unused. 25 cm tall, silver plate lid, rim and handle by Walker & Hall. Attractive and unusual item, please see photographs.
Early 20th century Cantonese porcelain, to include a ewer, plate, lidded box, vase, box base, two cups, and a cover, one carrying paper label for Hewett's, Fenchurch Street, London, (10) The largest item measures 17cm high Condition report: Chips to the rims of two box bases, the base of one cup. The ewer spout restuck.Condition report: Chips to the rims of two box bases, the base of one cup. The ewer spout restuck.
NO RESERVE Benson (Robert, editor) The Holford Collection; Dorchester House, 2 vol., number xlviii of 400 copies signed by the editor, plates printed by Emery Walker, original half vellum, red roan labels, t.e.g., others uncut, rubbed and stained, Oxford, 1927 § Holford (Sir George Lindsay) [Sale Catalogues] Catalogue of Important Pictures..., 2 vol., plates, original boards, spines browned, Christie's, 1927-28 § Benson (Robert & Evelyn) Catalogue of Italian Pictures..., original wrappers, uncut, spine torn at head, privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1914, all a little rubbed or soiled, 4to & 8vo (5)⁂ Robert Holford (1808-92) was an art collector and landscape gardening enthusiast who created Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. His fine art collection, bought principally through William Buchanan, was split between Westonbirt and Dorchester House, London. It was inherited by his son Sir George Lindsay Holford (1860-1926) and dispersed at auction following his death in two sales: one of Italian paintings, the other of remaining old Masters, particularly Dutch and including 4 Rembrandt portraits. His daughter, Evelyn, married the banker and collector Robert Benson who edited the first item.
Michaelis (Adolf) Ancient Marbles in Great Britain, translated by C.A.M.Fennell, lithographed plates, original roan-backed cloth, rebacked preserving old spine, Cambridge, 1982 § British Museum. A Description of the collection of Ancient Marbles, Part III, engraved plates, original boards, uncut, lacking spine, tape stains to boards, 1818 § Strong (Eugenie) Catalogue of the Greek & Roman Antiques in the Possession of...Lord Melchett, presentation slip from Lord Melchett loosely inserted, illustrations, original cloth, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, 1928 § Haskell (Francis) & Nicholas Penny. Taste and the Antique: The Lure of Classical Sculpture 1500-1900, illustrations, original cloth, dust-jacket, New Haven & London, 1981; and 6 others on antiquities including 2 19th century sale catalogues (Giuseppe Baseggio, Sotheby, 1838 & Campanari, C.Davis, 1838), 8vo & 4to (10)⁂ The first "is the most complete survey of Greek and Roman antiquities in private and public collections...The book is undoubtedly one of the landmarks in the documentation of English collecting". The English as Collectors, p.422.A pencil note at the beginning of the second item reads, "This was the last copy still on sale at the British Museum and was bought on 24 June 1968! 150 years after publication. F.H.".Lord Melchett was the son of the chemical engineer and collector Dr Ludwig Mond.
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Beckford (William).- [Sale Catalogue] Valuable Library of Books in Fonthill Abbey (The). A Catalogue of the Magnificent, Rare, and Valuable Library (of 20,000 Volumes)..., [including] The Unique and Splendid Effects of Fonthill Abbey [&] The Pictures and Miniatures at Fonthill Abbey, engraved frontispiece (foxed at edges) modern half morocco, original paper label preserved on upper cover, spine faded, [Lugt 10510 & 10519], Phillips, 1823 § Hamilton Palace Collection (The). Illustrated Priced Catalogue, title in red & black with decorative border, illustrations, hinges weak, Paris & London, 1882, 8vo & 4to (2)⁂ The Beckford sale was one of the most famous of the nineteenth century. Beckford's financial resources had diminished and he was forced to sell Fonthill and much of his collection. The sale was entrusted to Christie's and catalogued but before it took place John Farquhar, a Scottish gunpowder-manufacturer, bought the whole estate together with its contents. He then put the contents up for sale at auction with Phillips the following year. Choice items from Beckford's library and art collection had already been removed to his new residence in Lansdowne Terrace, Bath, and were inherited by his son-in-law the 10th Duke of Hamilton, and later sold as part of the Hamilton sales in 1882 and 1884.The first item comprises the entire contents of Fonthill offered at auction over thirty-seven days from 23rd September to 29th October, comprising the library, furniture, pictures and prints, but with the catalogues bound in chronological order according to the day's sale not according to subject matter.
National Gallery.- Young (John) A Catalogue of the Celebrated Collection of Pictures of the late John Julius Angerstein, Esq., text in English and French, half-titles, contemporary half calf, a little worn, 1823 § National Gallery of Pictures by the Great Masters (The), Presented by Individuals or Purchased by Grant of Parliament, 2 vol., engraved frontispiece of the new gallery by William Wilkins, engraved decorative titles and plates, some foxing, contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, [c.1840] § Landseer (John) A Descriptive, Explanatory, and Critical, Catalogue of Fifty of the Earliest Pictures contained in the National Gallery..., inscriptions to title, contemporary calf, spotted, spine faded, 1834 § Armstrong (Walter) The Peel Collection and the Dutch School of Painting, original cloth, spine faded, 1904 § National Gallery...Catalogue, Viscount Lee of Fareham's copy with his signature, contemporary half straight-grain morocco, by Rivière, spine slightly faded, 1925 § Brockwell (M.W.) The National Gallery: Lewis Bequest, original cloth, uncut, dust-jacket, 1909, plates and illustrations, rubbed; and a small quantity of others on the National Gallery, 4to & 8vo (c.50)⁂ John Julius Angerstein (1735-93) was a London businessman, collector and patron of the arts. When he died his collection of thirty-eight pictures was bought for the nation (for approximately £60,000) and formed the basis of the National Gallery, founded in 1824 and first situated in Angerstein's house at 100 Pall Mall. It included Rubens' Rape of the Sabine Women, Claude's Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, Rembrandt's Woman taken in Adultery, and Sebastiano del Piombo's Raising of Lazarus which Angerstein had bought from the celebrated Orléans Collection in 1798 for 3500 guineas and which became item No.1 in the National Gallery Catalogue. Angerstein's house soon became too small and the present gallery designed by William Wilkins was built from 1832-38.
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Roscoe (William) [Sale Catalogue] Catalogue of the very select and valuable Library..., 1816; [Sale Catalogue] Catalogue of the Genuine and Entire Collection of Prints..., 1816; [Sale Catalogue] Catalogue of the...Collection of Drawings and Pictures..., 1816, 3 parts in 1, prices and some buyers' names in manuscript (names shaved), some spotting, contemporary half russia, worn, spine defective, Liverpool, Winstanley; List of the Numbers and Prices of the Library..., bound with similar lists for prints and drawings & pictures with index, original wrappers, torn, frayed and detached, Macclesfield, 1818; On the Origin and Vicissitudes of Literature, Science and Art, and their Influence on the Present State of Society. A Discourse delivered on the Opening of the Liverpool Royal Institution..., first edition, browned, modern marbled boards, Liverpool, 1817; and another on Roscoe, 8vo & 4to (4)⁂ Roscoe's art collection was intended to illustrate the rise and progress of the Arts and he was particularly interested in early Italian art or Primitives, being one of the first British collectors in this area. The List of Prices is interesting for it includes a 'Memoranda' leaf at the end which states that the collections of drawings and that of Italian pictures were each offered for sale as a collection, for £1000 in both cases (plus £500 for the German & Flemish paintings), but there being no bidders the items were then sold individually. According to the manuscript list of totals in the previous lot the prints made £1901 4s, the drawings £646 6s 6d. and the pictures £2885. This item is scarce; although occasionally found bound with the catalogues COPAC & WorldCat record only 2 separate copies of the 16pp. list of the library prices (Oxford and Trinity College, Hartford Ct.), and only one of the 10pp. list of print prices (Oxford) with no mention of the further 6pp. of prices of the drawings and pictures.
Stafford Gallery.- Ottley (William Young) & Peltro William Tomkins. Engravings of the Most Noble The Marquis of Stafford's Collection of Pictures in London, 4 vol., half-titles to vol.1 only, 13 engraved plans and 126 plates, many with multiple images, tissue guards, some light foxing to plates, mostly marginal, vol.1 broken and loose, modern half morocco, uncut, original paper labels preserved on upper covers (rubbed and chipped at edges), Printed by Bensley and Son, 1818 § Young (John) A Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures, of the most noble the Marquess of Stafford, 2 vol., half-titles, engraved portrait and plates, many with multiple images, foxing, contemporary burgundy straight-grain morocco, spines gilt, uncut, rubbed, spines faded, 1825 § Britton (John) Catalogue Raisonné of the Pictures belonging to...the Marquess of Stafford, in the Gallery at Cleveland House, engraved frontispiece and plan, both foxed and offset, old ownership label of Frederica Sophia Broke pasted at head of title, contemporary half calf, rubbed, 1808; and another, v.s. (8)⁂ The gallery at Cleveland house was built by the Duke of Bridgewater in 1797 to house his purchase of part of the famous Orléans Collection, and on his death his superb art collection was inherited by his nephew, George Leverson-Gower, who became the 2nd Marquess of Stafford in 1803 and the 1st Duke of Sutherland in 1833. Stafford was the wealthiest man in England for much of his life and he greatly extended the collection, adding another picture gallery by C.H.Tatham in 1805-06 which became known as the Stafford Gallery.The first item contains plans of the rooms and the pictures on the walls. "This catalogue, in four monumental quarto volumes, was probably the most luxurious to have appeared in England by 1818...The collection was not only the most important of its day but one of the few open to the public...". The English as Collectors, p.432
The King’s German Legion Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1804-15. A very fine and rare example, the oval gilt back plate mounted with central crown within an oval strap “KING’S GERMAN LEGION”, on the top of the strap the Lion of England standant guardant. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. Complete with original chamois leather liner retaining paper label “EGGBRECHT TAYLOR No. 15 Frith Street, Soho. London”. VGCRaised late 1803 as the King’s Germans, redesignated in 1804 and soon comprising infantry, light infantry, cavalry and light cavalry. This item is probably the first pattern worn, before the advent of battalion titled patterns.
1898 Sudan Campaign Battle of Omdurman era Captured Dervish Jibbah Tunic A extremely rare “Battlefield pickup” in the form of a stained Mahdist fighters Jibbah tunic. Made or coarse heavy pale cotton cloth with large blue cotton patches. This example with staining. The Jibbah remains in near very good condition for the type and period.Although Bosleys can not confirm any provenance of this item, it was consigned along with other items of Sudan 1898 interest including the Frockcoat of General Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, Bart.
Cold War Period RAF Pilot Aircrew 1953 Omega Wrist Watch. A good issue example with broad arrow to the face, which is also signed Omega. The reverse with issue stamps “6645 10100 6B/542 5437 / 53”. Clean condition. Appears to be in running order.Liverpool Regiment Isle of Man Volunteer Battalion Long Service Medal George VOffered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
7th (or Royal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1874-81. A fine rare bullion example. Gold wire embroidered flaming grenade, the flames bearing crown, the ball mounted with blue enamel backed pierced gilt Garter and central silver Rose; separate bullion “7” below. (sewn to piece of cloth for display) VGCThis is the actual item photographed as No. 2 in MHS Bulletin No. 211 “Some Royal Fusilier Forage Cap Badges” by Douglas Twomey
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