1852, May 13. Entire letter from St. François to Versailles, endorsed “Voie d’Angleterre”, bearing 10c. bistre, single example cut very slightly into at left, otherwise ample margins, and two vertical pairs with good margins except for being just touched on one side, together with 1fr. carmine, all adhesives being fresh and showing vivid colours, tied on arrival by French roller grill cancel, with “St. François/(Guadeloupe)” c.d.s. alongside, carried by British steamer and consequently showing French entry at Calais on mail from England, and red boxed “PD”, backstamped on arrival. A very faint filing fold barely affects two adhesives, not detracting from this important rarity. The 10c. value issued to the Colonies presents a strange enigma because there apparently was little intended use for this value, except for the 35c. rate by private ship, of which no cover is known from Guadeloupe (see lot 97 for a very rare example of this rate, but applied in Martinique). The major purpose of issuing French stamps to Guadeloupe and the other Colonies was to prepay the 1fr. 50c. rate to France for which the 25c. and 1fr. values were sufficient. Nevertheless, 5,000 adhesives of the 10c. were consigned to Guadeloupe and Martinique in two different consignments. One of only two covers carried at single rate exhibiting the rare 10c. denomination in the first issue –three covers are known bearing this value-, this possessing, in comparison with the other item recorded, the added significance of originating from the small locality of Saint François, thus being unique in the first issue. Dallay 1, 6.
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1882, Aug. 29. Envelope from St. Barts to Besançon (France), franked by 1880 25c. bistre-yellow, cut into in small place at left and with part of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by “Guadeloupe/St. Barthélemy” c.d.s., with backstamps including Basse Terre, Paris and Besançon. Some reduced tone spots of no importance for this important item. Correspondence from this small Island is of great scarcity, where the French P.O. was only opened in October 1878 after having been a Swedish possession until 16.3.1878. Dallay 44.
1863, Oct. 3. Cover front from Fort de France to La Fléche (France), carried at double military concessionary rate per 20 grams with France 1862 40c. orange (slightly oxidized), which was tied on board the “Vera Cruz” by anchor lozenge with corresponding “Corresp. D’Armées/Vera Cruz” octagonal datestamp (Salles fig. 1333) in black adjacent, as well as boxed “PD” handstamp, also in black. It was erroneously endorsed “Voie d’Angleterre”, since as military mail had to be conveyed by a French vessel. Examples of a double weight concessionary rate are of the utmost rarity. In addition, this item demonstrates an extremely rare use of a perforated adhesive of France applied, in this early period, in the West Indies. Dallay 23.
1887, Jan. 8. Envelope from St. Pierre to Bordeaux (France), with very fresh 1881 15c. blue single paying the concessionary rate to France, tied by “Morne-Rouge/Martinique” c.d.s. with additional strike at right, superb “Cor. D. Armées/Saint-Pierre” octagon and military endorsement on reverse. It was embarked on the “Olinde Rodrigues”, being a merchant vessel which provisionally covered the route Colon-St. Nazaire after the fire of the “France”, which lost its mail bags and postal cachets during his journey from St. Nazaire to the West Indies; as a consequence of this catastrophe, a provisional “cachet de fortune” “Lig.-A-Paq. N°1” (Salles fig. 1404) with its “Cor. D. Armées” inscription being scratched out was applied in red at Fort de France (15 January) on correspondence embarked on the “Olinde Rodrigues. An exceptional military mail carried by this replacement steamer with very few covers, considering civilian mails as well, being recorded with this rare maritime postmark; in addition this item originates from an unusual village from where military mail is very infrequent. Dallay 51.
IVORY FIGURAL CARVING. Asian, early 20th century. Mother and child in a draped wagon with attendant. 4.5"h. With wood stand. Condition: PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM(S)CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUT OF THE USA. Weighs 163g. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale.
PAIR OF VASES. Asian, late 19th-early 20th century. Porcelain and cloisonne enameled vases. Repairs. 9.5"h. Condition: Vase and bowl have damage. The lion is 14g. PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM(S)CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUT OF THE USA. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale.
THREE CARVINGS. China, late 19th-early 20th century, ivory, jade and wood. Carvings of inro, lotus and toad. 1.5" to 2"h. Condition: The ivory weighs 60g. PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM(S)CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUT OF THE USA. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale.
Christie`s Marklin and Britains auction catalogues: The `Mariner` Collection of trains (2), The `Mariner` Marklin Collection of Trains, Marklin Transport Sale part 1 and 2, The Marklin Transport Sale part 1 in hard back and one other item, and hard back Britains Archive catalogue, 1992 - 1996, E (9)
Six Royal Doulton figures, `Pamela` HN3223, `Adrienne` HN2304, `Top O` The Hill` HN1849, `Fragrance` HN2334, `Christmas Morn` HN1992, `Melanie` HN2271 and another figure (7) Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A pair of floral Continental cabinet plates, small plate `A Shave for Penny`, six 19th century egg cups, Chamberlain dish and a 19th century lithopane etc on two trays Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Two trays of assorted china including Minton `Porcelain Bull` pattern tea set, Worcester floral decorated coffee cups, Wedgwood trinket box, etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Maling Peony basket, shaped dish and vase and cover, two Continental pugs, a `hand` trinket box and a bisque bust Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A quantity of silver plated ware including an asparagus dish, liner and sauceboat, entree dishes and covers, dish holders, toast rack, tray etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Shelf of assorted china and glass including Royal Worcester `Padua` coffee set and a Royal Doulton `Rondelay` tea set Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A quantity of decorative ceramics, glass, brass and copper including Satsuma vases, tea wares etc on two shelves and a box Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Three trays of ornamental china, including crested china depicting the Forth Bridge, Burns` Cottage, Marble Arch, Crown Devon dogs, musical mug, character jugs etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Two trays including glassware, two Royal Doulton figures ``Invitation`` HN 2170, ``Biddy`` HN1513, two Border Fine Art cockerels, etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Five silver gateaux knives, plated flatware, three plated toast racks, an oak canteen and a plated bread board Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A cased set of six silver coffee spoons and a pair of sugar tongs, and two trays of ceramics including an Imari dish, tin-glazed vase, teawares, etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A Lladro figure of a girl with a puppy, another of a girl with a chamberstick, five various Lladro duck and geese figures and six Nao and other Spanish figures Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A tray of ceramics including a Moorcroft candlestick, three Hummel figures, Border Fine Arts `Barn Owl` figure (a.f.), etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Two Hornby Dublo locomotives and an `O` gauge signal together with a collection of vintage ephemera and birthday cards Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A Hammersley cream and gilt part dessert service; a tortoiseshell cloud glass stand; three turquoise press moulded glass bowls and two covers Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Three trays of ceramics including Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover, Continental floral plates, three Aynsley animals, two Continental figure groups etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A tray of decorative ceramics including a Royal Worcester figure `Parakeet`, modelled by F G Doughty, a Royal Worcester Blue Tit, a pair of small Beswick pheasants, a Lladro figure of an angel etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
Two silver backed hand mirrors and a clothes brush, a pink enamel vanity set, two silver plated galleried trays, a pair of plated candlesticks, etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
A tray of decorative glass including a Venetian iridescent duck, latticino chamber stick, paperweights, shaped dishes etc Due to the nature of this lot a thorough condition report is not available. If you would like a condition report on a specific item in this lot please let us know by 2pm 17th January
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