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Click here to subscribeThe Beatles 8xLP box set titled “The Beatles Box - From Liverpool” released in 1980 as a mail order only item from World Record Club. The box, individual sleeves and vinyl all appear to be in excellent condition. Also included are “The McCartney Interview Disc”, “The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan” and three John Lennon LPs.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY IVORY CHINESE EXPORT 'KING GEORGE' CANTONESE ANTIQUE CHESS SET, one side stained red, the other left natural, the natural side finely carved into figures representing King George III and Queen Charlotte, along with bishops as clergymen, knights as horsemen and rooks as elephants, the stained side carved into figures representing the Chinese Emperor and Empress, the bishops as mandarins, the knights as horsemen and the rooks as elephants. King George and the Chinese Emperor c.12cm tall, the pawns 6.5cm tallPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN INDIAN CARVED WOOD, IVORY & MICRO-MOSAIC CASKET SHAPED SEWING BOX, 19th century, with fitted interior. 33cm widePLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A CHINESE STAINED AND NATURAL IVORY CHESS SET, c.1860, each figure standing on puzzle balls and lotus pod bases, the king and queen carved as emperor and empress, the bishops as Qing officials, the knights as horseback warriors, and rooks in the form of marching elephants, each side complete with eight pawns depicted as footmen. The kings approx 13cm high. (32)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A CHINESE EXPORT CARVED IVORY CHESS SET, Canton, 19th century, with red stained and natural ivory opposition, each piece carved as ranked figures and balanced on an inverted lotus throne, with three-sphere puzzle ball and circular disk base. The kings 32cm high. (32)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A SET OF THREE MINIATURE PORTRAITS ON IVORY, of beauties, late 19th century, framed as a set in machined brass and faux tortoiseshell frames. Each oval 8 x 6cmPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN EARLY JAQUES STAUNTON OF LONDON IVORY ANTIQUE CHESS SET, c.1850, one side stained red and the other left natural, some pieces with original applied green diamond registration labels to the bases dated 1st March 1849, the king side rooks and knights stamped with crown, contained in Carton Pierre casket box of typical gothic form. The kings 8.9cm high, the pawns 4.3cm highPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH TURNED AND CARVED IVORY ANTIQUE CHESS SET, the kings and queens with multi-baluster knops and domed-shaped finials, the bishop tops in the form of mitres, pawns with baluster knops and domed finials;together with a set of ivory draught counters, one side of each set stained red and the other left natural, contained in a fitted mahogany hinged top chess box with key.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF SHAKESPEARE standing leaning on a pile of books on a raised pedestal, 20cm tallPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON IVORY OF A LADY AFTER REYNOLDS, in a ribbon tied gilt metal frame. Oval 6 x 5cm; and another of the King of Rome. Oval 8 x 6cm. (2)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
AN EBONY AND IVORY INLAID FOLDING ANTIQUE CHESS AND BACKGAMMON BOX, the interior decorated with two inlaid ivory and marquetry wood lozenges, containing an Early English Monobloc Ivory Chess set (c.1800) one side stained red, the other left natural, the Kings 9.4cm high, the pawns 4.1cm high; also containing Ivory Backgammon counters, one side stained red, the other left natural. The Box 43.5 x 50cm (open)PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORYBidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Therefore Adam’s advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adam’s will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
A vintage case for a parure, lined in oyster silk and deep cream velvet, also a tooled leather case to hold a suite of necklace, earrings and brooch, probably late 19th century, 31 cm. wide and 19 cm. wide respectively (2) Condition reportFirst item has some staining and tears to silk and some small stains to velvet, also some scuffing and small losses to exterior, the 4 hooks to front & sides intact. Second case has damage to thin wood strip across back of base at right corner near hinge where wood has snapped, scuffing to base but tooled leather cover and silk and velvet interior in fairly good order and hook at front is intact
A German silver tea-strainer by Neresheimer of Hanau with English sponsor and import marks for Berthold Muller, Chester, 1903; also another German silver tea-strainer with rocaille bowl centred by multiple flowers, the scroll handle terminating in a mask, with English sponsor’s mark and import marks for J.G. Piddington, London, 1903, second item 15.2 cm. long, wt. 122 gm. (2)Condition reportIn good condition
A Dutch silver toy cello (lacks strings), with English sponsor and import marks for David Bridge, London, 1894, chased with birds, diaperwork and rococo scrolls, centred to either side by a vacant rococo cartouche; a Dutch silver toy lute, circa 1895, chased with a couple in 18th century dress fishing from a river bank; also a similar German silver toy lute, .800 standard, circa 1895, chased on front and back with putti, some playing musical instruments, foliage, birds flying over a fence and a cat at a window, first item 9 cm. high, wt. 72 gm. (3)Condition reportOne lute has a small shallow bruise, cello lacks strings
A German silver toy Renaissance revival folding chair with English sponsor and import marks for J. G. Piddington, London, 1901, the seat chased with an 18th century gentleman with cane; also a Dutch silver toy settee with English sponsor and import marks for Samuel Boyce Landeck, London, 1894, back and arms pierced with 18th century male and female figures, seat chased with playful putti, first item 4.2 cm. high, wt. 49 gm. (2) Condition reportFirst item in good condition, settee has right hand arm snapped off, present but detached and would need repairing/resoldering
A MIXED LOT: Two mounted red glass scent bottles, two ivory items, a bone item, three various folding fruit knives with mother of pearl sides (one in case), a mounted clear glass scent bottle, a plated spirit flask, a nickel spectacle's case with steel spectacles, and two other plated items; the spectacles's case 6.3" (16 cms) long (lot)
An interesting Cartophilic item issued by F & J Smith being a gilt embossed hard cover booklet titled in gilt lettering “Medal Album” containing a printed set in colour with descriptions of British medals from Elizabeth I to the Boer War. A series of 50 illustrations. GC (minor wear to cover)
“Fete and Banquet in Commemoration of the Charge of the Light Brigade - Alexandra Palace October 25th 1875” being the official invitation and programme for the 21st anniversary of the Charge, this copy named to Trumpet Major William Grey, 8th Hussars. Presentation bookplate on inside front cover and Grey’s named invitation to the enent secured inside. The programme of 32 pages demy octavo size, shows an account of the Charge by Dr Russell, Correspondent of The Times; a listing of all invited survivors of the Charge William Grey being listed twice with one crossed through; the programme of various musical interludes, a recitation of Tennyson’s ode and other events including a circus by the lake with trapeze artistes and “Herr Holtum in his marvellous performance concluding with the incredible feat of catching the ball at the cannon’s mouth”. The banquet commenced at Four o’clock accompanied by various regimental bands. The programme bound in red leather with gilt embossed title. Good Condition (one or two notes in text, front cover detached). A very rare item. Plate 6 Note: Trumpet Major William Grey, 8th Hussars was slightly wounded in the Charge and entitled to Crimea medal with 4 clasps, Long Service medal, France Legion of Honour 5th Class and Turkish Crimea medal.
A good Italian ceremonial hunting knife, c 1700, broad blade 12”, with bowie type tip, chiselled panels at forte, on one side depicting a rampant lion in conflict with a scaled monster and on the other a pheasant perched on the head of a fallen similar monster, triple deep fullers to remainder of blade surrounded by etched scrolled panels, with a recumbent antelope at the base on one side and a hunting dog on the other, shaped horn grip with silver cup into blade, and applied engraved open work silver foliate panels, incorporating eagle on one side, lion on the other, and dog on the top with naked nymph underneath demon’s head pommel cap. Very Good Condition for age; an attractive item. Plate 16
A plain WM topped blackened swagger cane, 30”; a blackened walking cane with silver knop (AF) and another of knotted wood with silver knop (AF) both 35”; a slender darkwood cosh with wrist cord, 30”; a 19th cent brass tipped cleaning rod for a gun, swollen grip, 34”; and another item. QGC to GC (6)
“Instructions on Bombing, Part 1, British and German Bombs”, and Part II “Training and Employment of Bombers”, HMSO November and December 1917, nicely bound in one, in hard covers with gilt title to the spine; “Regiments at a Glance” by Dorling 1917, “Rank at a Glance in the Army & Navy” and “Badges and their Meaning”, both c 1918, nicely bound in one uniformly with the previous item; “Naval Recognition Book, German Ships”, and companion volume on “British Ships”, both by Fred T Jane, c 1916, with original hard covers. Average GC (4)
An extremely scarce and desirable Third Reich SS reversible autumn/winter hooded parka, autumn colour very strong, some discolouration to white winter side. GC (Basically sound but has a certain amount of minor wear and tear, some buttons missing). Plate3Provenance: this item was acquired by a 2nd Lieutenant in the RASC as he took part in the Liberation of Bergen Belsen. His batman took it from a supply of new parkas awaiting issue, this officer wore it in the garden for some time before passing it to his son (the present vendor and author of this provenance)
Antique Alaskan Walrus Skull and Tusk Mounted on Wooden Plaque. Repair to skull, split to wooden plaque. Skull and tusk measures 20-1/2" Long. Plaque measures 25" H x 9-1/4" W. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Shipping $185.00 (estimate $500-$700)
Antique Loggerhead Tortoise Shell Taxidermy Mount. Good condition. Measures 8-1/2" Long. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Shipping $65.00 (estimate $200-$250)
Georgi Alexandrovich Lapchine, Russian (1885-1950) oil on canvas, harbor scene with sailboats. Signed lower right. Good condition or better. Measures 24" H x 31" W, frame measures 31-1/2" H x 38" W. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request. (estimate $3,000-$5,000)
Model Ship HMS Bluebell WWII Corvette, in glass display case 3ft (91.5 cms)L x 11 ¾ in (30cms) H x 6 inch (5.5cms)D in fair to good condition.Please note: This item can be collected on the day of the Sale 'Spa Hotel' from our office in Kenardington Nr Ashford after the sale, or can be shipped through Mail Boxes in Tunbridge Wells
A Classic Austin J40 Pedal Car in red, has been restored overtime, pressed steel bodywork repainted, bumpers replaced, pressed steel wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres (one tyre has puncture) original steering wheel, opening bonnet and boot, dummy engine, with spark plugs and leads, working headlights ‘Aston Martin Owners Club’ metal badge to front, with two contemporary ‘Union Jack’ stickers, pedal car overall in good condition.The Austin J40 pedal cars were constructed by disabled Welsh miners, the cars were made from scrap-off cuttings of metal from the Longbridge Austin motor car factory and were built and painted the same way as the original motor cars themselves. Please note:This item can be collected on the day of the Sale 'Spa Hotel' from our office in Kenardington Nr Ashford after the sale, or can be shipped through Mail Boxes in Tunbridge Wells
AN EARLY 2OTH CENTURY DIAMOND RING, centrally set with a brilliant cut diamond, measuring approx 8.13mm to 8.15mm diameter x 4.57mm deep. Calculated weight approx. 1.85 metric carat, clarity assessed SI2-I1, colour assessed K. Each shoulder set with three baguette cut diamonds, measuring approx. 2.5mm x 1.5mm, 3.5mm x 1.7mm and 4.0mm x 2.0mm. Estimated weight for shoulder diamonds 0.52 metric carat, clarity assessed VS-SI, colour assessed H. White claw/white rub over settings, plain polished white shank, stamped plat. Ring size P 1/2, approx. Gross item weight 3.6g
Conjuring & Magic. The personal scrap album of Major Lionel Hugh Branson, circa 1900s/1930s, comprising hundreds of ephemeral items pasted in, tipped in and loosely inserted into an album of over 50 leaves, including letters (and copy letters of his own), posters, programmes, advertising leaflets, menus, news cuttings and reviews, etc., all relating to his career as a conjuror under various stage names including 'The Major' and 'Lionel Cardac', specific items include autograph letters signed from Charles Bertram, Cunard White Star entertainment programme, ephemera relating to his run at the Palace Theatre in 1913, 6 black and white photo film stills from a film about Branson filmed by Hepworth Manufacturing Company, an Inner Magic Circle membership acceptance letter, a three of hearts playing card (loose) signed by Edward, Prince of Wales, 'Edward P', with a related typed letter signed from Maharaja Kishan Singh of Bharatpur thanking Branson for the conjuring entertainment at the state banquet in honour of the Prince of Wales that took place there in December 1921, a publisher's agreement from Routledge for Branson's book 'Indian Conjuring', a typed letter signed from Houdini on his own letterhead, New York, 13 October 1923, complimenting him on his book 'I consider it a most important item in the art of magic', and with a p.s. concerning Louis de Rougement, one page, somewhat toned, 4to, a photograph and related ephemera relating to the Cabinet of Conjuring Tricks which Branson suggested and was accepted for The Queen's Dolls' House in 1924, a typed letter signed from Harry Price, honorary director of the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, an autograph letter signed from Violet Astor, etc., contemporary half morocco with Branson's business card to upper cover (damaged), upper cover and spine detached, lower cover deficient, worn, 4to Major Lionel Hugh Branson (1879-1946) was an English officer who served with the Indian army from 1899 until 1923. He had learned magic from reading Hoffmann's 'Modern Magic' and had studied under Charles Bertram. He wrote two books under the pen name Elbiquet, and in his book 'Indian Conjuring' (1922) he devoted a whole chapter to debunking the Indian rope trick. He was also a debunker of spiritualism and wrote that it was all the result of conjuring tricks and fraudulent phenomena. (1)
A 19th Century rhino horn riding crop, the tapering shaft with an applied silver cap decorated with foliate scrolls, length approx 50cm. Note: as this lot incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the EU. Customers outside the EU are requested NOT to bid on this item.
A late 19th Century rhino horn handled walking stick with a sectional curved handle and elongated collar, length approx 89cm. Note: as this lot incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the EU. Customers outside the EU are requested NOT to bid on this item.
A late Victorian horn handled walking stick, possibly rhino horn, with silver collar, Birmingham 1892, above a Malacca shaft, length approx 85cm, together with a similar walking stick. Note: as this lot possibly incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the EU. Customers outside the EU are requested NOT to bid on this item.
An Edwardian rhino horn and silver mounted page turner, the flattened blade with a silver cap, Chester 1904 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Holling Shepherd, length approx 30cm. Note: as this lot incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the EU. Customers outside the EU are requested NOT to bid on this item.
An early 20th Century horn handled walking stick, probably rhino horn, the curved handle above a silver collar and rosewood shaft, length approx 78cm. Note: as this lot probably incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the EU. Customers outside the EU are requested NOT to bid on this item.
EDWARD ELGAR SIGNED PICTURE. Edward Elgar picture with autograph CONDITION REPORT: We believe the signature to be genuine but have no provenance other than the item was in the vendors family for over fifty yearsThe tape which is visble is on top of the glass and does not touch the paper which holds the signature.
A Chinese rhinoceros horn circular bowl, 5.5ins (14cm) diameter x 3ins (7.7cm) high, (Qing Dynasty - 18th Century - some chips to rim) Note: All non EU potential bidders need to be aware that in line with the new EC guidance (issued in March 2012) it is unlikely that the AHVLA will be able to grant a CITES re-export certificate for this item.
A good CSL 12 bore side lock side by side non ejector shotgun by Army & Navy, No. 24044, the 30ins blued steel barrels with plain rib, marked "Army & Navy CSL", the bright steel side locks decorated with scroll work and maker's name, walnut stock and fore end with chequered grip, with manufacturer's fitted leather motor case, 47ins overall Note : You must hold a current Shotgun Certificate to purchase this item
A charming Edwardian / early 20th century ' Pollock's Theatre ' toy theatre. Comes with original lighting and fittings, along with a good quantity of related (and unrelated) scenery sheets, uncut character sheets and various other accessories. The front of the theatre heavily decorated with coloured panels. Wonderful item. (NOTE- the orchestra card which sits to the front also comes with this item, but was located after photography) POSTAGE: UK Postage on this lot will be £15.99+VAT. WE COMBINE POSTAGE. Europe from £16.99+VAT, USA from £25+VAT. Please see website for pricing, or contact us for a quote.
Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 9300 HX-PRO stereo designed by Jacob Jensen with pair B&O wall mounted speakers, complete with B&O Beo4 remote control (This item is PAT tested - 5 day warranty from date of sale) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
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