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Lot 167
A polished green jade figure of a lion, in recumbent position with smiling face, 6cm wide, unmarked with paperwork stating ... To the best of our knowledge .... the item described below (was) .... found (and) was made in China during the period of Ming Dynasty dated from 1368 to 1643 AD with Jade House Signature.
Lot 196
DAMBUSTERS THE: An exceptional multiple signed Commemorative cover issued by the Royal Air Force museum in honour of 617 Squadron and The Dambusters and featuring a colour image of an Avro Lancaster bomber in flight, individually signed by twenty individuals, most of whom are associated with 617 Squadron and also featuring several individuals who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943, including Barnes Wallis (1887-1979, English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943), Geoffrey Rice (1917-1981, British Royal Air Force Pilot officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H, 16th-17th May 1943), Basil Feneron (1920-1993, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), Frederick Tees (1922-1982, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Rear Gunner in Lancaster ED910/G AJ-C, 16th-17th May 1943), Kenneth Brown (1920-2002, Canadian Bomber Pilot of World War II who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), James Clay (1911-1995, British Royal Air Force Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943), George Johnson (1921- , British Squadron Leader, the last British survivor of the original members of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, 16th-17th May 1943), Edward Johnson (1912-2002, British Royal Air Force Flight Officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Harry O’Brien (1922-1985, Canadian Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Rear Gunner of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Bill Townsend (1921-1991, British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O, 16th-17th May 1943), Eve Gibson (1911-1988, Welsh Show Dancer and Actress, wife of Guy Gibson VC from 1940), H. K. ‘Duke’ Munro (Radar Operator on night of Dambusters Raid), Robert Knights (1921-2004, British Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant, a bomber pilot with 617 Squadron who participated in the three major attacks on the Tirpitz during World War II, culminating in the sinking of the German battleship on 12th November 1944) etc. All have signed in blue or black inks, most with their names alone, and all to clear areas of the cover. Post marked 3rd December 1970. An impressive selection of signatures which are rarely encountered together on one item. VG
Lot 65
A CHINESE GREEN HARDSTONE "BI" DISC PENDANT, most probably jade, of a bright green colour with "mutton fat" suffusions. Based on an item of archaic ritual connotations, decoratively mounted within a brass filigree frame, to either side a dragon is su rrounded by butterflies, fitted cast flower and ring for a chain attachment, 5.5cm diameter
Lot 195
A LAST GIFT FROM JOHN MacBRIDEA gentleman’s wrist watch, early 20th century, with leather strap, metal case and enamelled dial, diameter circa 1 ¼ ins, no maker’s mark apparent, not in working order, with engraved inscription to rear, ‘To my Godson / from John MacBride / Easter Saturday / 1916’.Provenance: Vendor's father is the GodsonBorn in Westport, Co. Mayo in 1865, John MacBride joined the IRB in the 1880s. A friend of Michael Cusack and Arthur Griffith, he went to South Africa in the 1890s. He persuaded Arthur Griffith to join him there, and with other IRB members they organised centenary celebrations for the Rising of 1798. When the Boer War began in 1899 he became second-in-command of an Irish Brigade formed to fight with the Boers against the British, with the rank of Major. Afterwards he went to live in Paris, and in 1903 he married Maud Gonne, who was introduced to him by Griffith. They had a son, but the marriage failed, and MacBride returned to Dublin where he became an official in the Waterworks Dept. He did not join the Irish Volunteers, and took little part in the revolutionary ferment of the early war years, but he became aware of the plans for a Rising at a very late stage. He offered his services to Thomas MacDonagh and was made second-in-command of the Jacob’s Factory garrison. Although not a signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, he was court-martialled and sentenced to death after the Rising. Evidently the British had not forgotten his South African service. He was shot in Kilmainham Jail on 5 May 1916.The present item, dated Easter Saturday, must be his last gift before he ‘resigned his part in the casual comedy’ and joined the Rising. A unique and poignant item.
Lot 264
The Original Programme for “Translations” by Brian Friel, Field Day Theatre Company, First Production, 23rd September 1980, 12 pages, 4to., in card cover, cover design by Basil Blackshaw, With Poem in English and Irish, “After the Irish”, by Seamus Heaney. Signed by Brian Friel and eight of the cast, including Liam Neeson, Mick Lally, Ann Hasson, Roy Hanlon, David Heap, Shaun Scott, Brenda Scallon, Nuala Hayes. Also signed by Art O'Brien, Director, Consolata Boyle, Set and Costume Design, Bo Barton, Stage Manager & Finola O'Doherty. A superb item.
Lot 72
AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED LAPIS MODEL OF A HAWK, together with a fitted carved hardwood stand, the bird perched on rockwork with a sprig of peach clasped in its beak, the stone of white and blue mottled tone with speckled gilt inclusions, 7.4in(19cm) high, the stone itself 6.3in(16.1cm) high. Bought in London 1927. (See online listings for a 1930's photo of Maurice Collis with this item).
Lot 44
A deep Caughley bowl painted with the very rare Rock and Willow pattern, possibly a tart pan, circa 1778-85, C mark, 9.8cm diameter and 4.2cm high (chip)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 694, purchased from a Mark Law sale. Literatue: See Auction Cat. Lot 1050. Mark Law 20/5/03, Newsletter Feb 2012 49 pp13-14 and N/L December 2003 No 16 p 12. This pan was formerly in the Godden Collection Z3597 and that of Bill Dickenson. Originally catalogued as Rock Strata Island pattern and as a rare Tart pan, though in fact it is rather tall to be a Tart pan and the rim less thickened than standard. In fact Godden's label says "rare pattern" which was misread as Tart pan. The catalogue illustration did not show the pattern, only the shape so this very rare item was a pleasant surprise to Maurice Wright when it arrived.
Lot 59
A rare Caughley pickle leaf dish, an unrecorded shape transfer-printed in the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat pattern, circa 1785-92, unmarked, 7.2cm long (repaired, chipped)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 695, purchased from a Mark Law sale (Lot 1059 20/5/03). Ex Bill Dickenson collection. This dish is a cross between the butter boats with three small feet and the earlier "geranium" boats and is similar to Liverpool examples. Originally with heavy restoration, the removal of this has revealed the true colour of both the porcelain and the pattern. Literature: Newsletter December 2003 no.16 p.12 and Halliday, Richard, 'Pickle Dishes and Milseys' (2011).The term 'pickle' did not necessarily mean the same thing in the 18th century as we associate with it today. Rather than a gherkin, the historical term refers not only to an item which has been pickled or preserved but also to sauces and relishes which were intended to accompany a dish. 'Pickle', therefore could consist of vegetable or fruit pieces within a sauce, perhaps either in combination or alone. Ranging in sweet to savoury in flavour, the one distinguishing and unchanging factor would be that they were always strong in taste with the intent to either add to, or complement, the food it would be served alongside.
Lot 112
A Caughley basket transfer-printed in the Pine Cone pattern, circa 1776-86, unmarked, 22cm wide (firing crack to base)Provenance: Wright Collection no.195, purchased from Halls in 2003. Originally purchased from John Wheeler in 1980, then sold to Bill Dickenson to fund the purchase of new pieces in the collection and then re-purchased at auction.Literature: Newsletter 2004 September 19 p.18 where this basket is mentioned, and noted as most likely a factory second which the factory still glazed as they were an expensive item to produce and too much waste would have been uneconomical.
Lot 236
A 19th century carved rhino horn parasol handle,with gold plated collar. According to CITES regulations this item dates to pre-1947 and is a worked item, therefore no license is required to sell it. The only restriction is that it cannot be exported outside the EU as all exports of rhino horn are banned.
Lot 428
Impressive Ottoman/Turkish Saluting Cannon and Limber, the 2 stage bronze barrel with raised shaped cartouche chiselled ‘Hezarfen Mustafa Aga-zade el-Seyyid Mehmed Emin year 1185’ [=1771-72], turned reinforces, front section with scale pattern in relief, swollen and fluted muzzle, grey painted iron mounted carriage and limber, iron axles, spoked dished wheels, block trail with capstan elevating screw, limber with ammunition box. Barrel length 72cms, overall 67” when assembled from muzzle to back of limber. Good condition, cascabel missing. Note: Mehmed Emin Aga was the son of Topcubasi (Master General of Artillery) Hezarfen Mustafa Aga, and after his father’s death in 1184/1770 himself rose to the same position. He died in 1189/1775 and was buried in the Defterdar Camii (see Mehmed Sureyya, Sicill-i-Osmnani, vol. 2, Istanbul, 1996, p.452). Translation and reference credit s Will Kwiatkowski. PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POSTING.PLEASE NOTE NO GUNS ARE ABLE TO BE SHIPPED AND MUST BE COLLECTED. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS
Lot 1965
Johann Balthasar Trumpfheller, Art Deco carved ivory figure of a nude, on a circular ivory plinth, signed, 10ins high total, circa 1920's.Re Cites - under the present derrogation, this pre-1947 item may be traded freely with the E.U., export and import permits will be required outside the E.U.
Lot 2161
Taxidermy, a large early 20th Century tiger skin rug with head mounted to a green canvas / felt backing and bearing a faded label for E. Gerrard and Sons, Naturalists and Furriers, 61 College Place, London, North West, overall length (nose to tip of tail) approximately 120ins, overall width (front paw to front paw, 95ins). Provenance - the tiger was shot by John Campbell who was working for the Indian Civil Services (I.C.S.) in the period 1913 to 1917 when he was deputy Commissioner of Kheri, which abutted the Nepal border, the animal was relatively old when shot, hence the pale yellow rather than orange colouring, it was reported to be the largest shot in Northern India at that timeNB - re Cites, under the 1947 derogation this item can be freely traded within the E.U. but will require export and import licences outside the E.U.
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