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Click here to subscribeA MAHOGANY, SATINWOOD AND LINE-INLAID BOWFRONT CABINET, in the George III manner, the top quarter veneered, the frieze fitted with five drawers furnished with brass ring handles and back plates above two panel doors enclosing a half shelf, the shaped apron with splay bracket feet, late 19th century, 72.5cm wide Footnote : By family repute this item was made by Adam Chalmers (born 1859) an Edinburgh cabinet maker. See illustration
Cyriax (Richard J.). Sir John Franklin`s Last Arctic Expedition, The Franklin Expedition, a chapter in the history of the Royal Navy, 1st ed., 1939, four maps including three folding at rear, inscribed in pencil Ôwith the author`s compliments` to the front free endpaper, orig. cloth gilt in bright condition, orig. printed d.j., spine sl. browned, a few minor marks and one small split at head of lower joint, 8vo. An excellent copy of a rare item, much of the print run being lost in a WWII air raid fire. (1)
Baxter (Richard). Plain Scripture Proof of Infants Church-Membership and Baptism: being the Arguments prepared for (and partly managed in) the publick Dispute with Mr. Tombes at Bewdley on the first day of Jan. 1649..., 3rd ed., 1653, few woodcut dec. initials, continuous pagination, contemp. sheep with later gilt dec. & defective title label to spine, later gilt armorial of Lord Viscount Courtenay to upper board, joints very slightly cracked, worn at head of spine, 4to, together with Collier (Jeremy). A Second Defence of the Short View of the Prophaneness and Immorality of the English Stage, etc. being a Reply to a Book, Entituled, the Ancient and Modern Stages Surveyed, &c., 1st ed., 1700, some dampstaining, spotting and browning, hinges cracked, contemp. panelled calf, joints cracked, rubbed and scuffed, 8vo, plus Mezague (Vivant de). A General View of England; respecting its Policy, Trade, Commerce, Taxes, Debts, produce of Lands, Colonies, Manners..., Argumentatively Stated; from the Year 1600, to 1762; in a Letter to A.M.L.C.D., by M.V.D.M., Now translated from the French, first printed in 1762, London: J. Robson, 1766, ownership ink stamp ÒSr I. GlynneÓ at head of title just touching first word of letterpress, editor`s printed note pasted to final leaf, fore-edge margins of leaves L6-M3 slightly stained (not affecting text), contemp. calf, joints cracked, worn at head & foot of spine, rubbed & scuffed, 8vo, and Tucker (Josiah, Dean of Gloucester). A Letter to Edmund Burke, Esq; Member of Parliament for the City of Bristol, and Agent for the Colony of NewYork, &c. In Answer to His Printed Speech, said to be Spoken in the House of Commons on the Twenty-Second of March, 1775, pub. Gloucester, 1775, upper margin of title with ownership signature of Sir John Glynne Bt., bound with Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American Taxation, April 19, 1774, 3rd ed., 1775, title with ownership signature and ink stamp of Sir John Glynne, also with small area of paper thinning affecting few letters, some spotting and browning, contemp. half sheep with dec. paste paper covered boards, joints split, rubbed, 8vo, plus seven other antiquarian, mostly 19th century. Wing B1345 for the first item. ESTC T40583 for the third item. (11)
An Aesthetic Movement Minton`s Pottery low tazza, designed by William Coleman, printed with flower stems, butterflies and a peacock feather, a Minton`s bowl decorated with a parrot, and a Creil Montereau plate designed by Francis Eugene Rousseau, printed marks, small chip to main item, 24.5cm. diam.
A DERBY PLATE painted in polychrome with a house with smoking chimneys in an open landscape with arched bridge, surrounded by insects in fluted cavetto, the border with single flowers and sprigs and puce and gilt feathered rim, 21.5cm diam, impressed F, puce painted mark and 8, collector`s label, c1790 Provenance: Margaret Foden Collection. Two plates from the same service, clearly painted by the same hand are illustrated in the catalogue of The Charles Norman Collection of 18th Century Porcelain, 1996, p41 and The Doris Wheatley Collection of Derby Porcelain, 1987, Item 18. In both cases, the decoration was attributed to Fidele Duvivier. ++Solitary spot of stacking wear on one of the insects at one o`clockl
TWO ANTIQUE ENGLISH SEED PEARL NECKLACES of triple row or swag design with seed pearl set gold locket clasp, early 19th c, a seed pearl necklace with gold and turquoise beads at intervals and a seed pearl pendant, 19th c (4) ++The first two necklaces with one strand detached between two links, basically complete, the third necklace in good condition with the odd probable replaced turquoise bead and possibly refashioned later i 19th c from an earlier item, the pendant part of another article
A rare Suffragette original crepe paper souvenir being "The Original Programme For The Great Votes For Women Demonstration In Hyde Park" 21st June 1908,the souvenir with portrait images and names of the speakers including Emmeline Pankhurst,Mary Gawthorpe,Adela Pankhurst and many others,the centre with a map detailing the positions and platforms of the various speakers,printed by Mrs Burgess,Buckingham Street,The Strand,the border of the souvenir with flora in what was to become the adopted colours of the Suffragette Movement,purple and green beautifully presented in a wooden frame with painted flecks of purple and with green and purple mount,also sold with a page from the "Penny Illustrated" with photographic image of the event,a scarce item in good condition View on staceyauction.com
[Osterwald (Samuel-Frederic)] Description des Montagnes et des Vallees qui sont partie de la Principaute de Neuchatel et Valangin, second edition, with final blank, woodcut ornament on title and head- & tail-pieces, small old ink stamp of S within a star on verso of title, lightly browned, old ink inscription ÒDr. Heinrich Duthaler, Basel 1913Ó at head of front free endpaper, bookplate of Joseph Sternfeld on front pastedown, contemporary half calf, rubbed, a little worn at corners and head of spine, label very slightly chipped, 8vo, Neuchatel, Samuel Fauche, 1766. *** Very scarce item of both mountaineering and horological interest, originally issued in Journal Helvetique in December 1764. Only 2 copies of this first edition in book form listed on COPAC, in the British Library and the National Library of Scotland.
A Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty 18th century, carved to the exterior with a phoenix amongst flowers, rising from a reticulated rock base, 11 cm high ** Please note that this is a PREMIUM LOT and special terms and conditions apply. 1. This item is not held on the premises and therefore viewing times are restricted and by appointment only. To make an appointment a passport and additional photo identity is required, proof of address and full contact details. 2. To register to bid, in addition to the above requirements a £10,000 deposit must be received in our Client`s bank account by 17.00 hours on Monday 13th February 2012. Payment strictly by CHAPS. This will be returned to unsuccessful bidders on 15th February after the lot has been offered for sale without interest. 3. The successful bidder must pay the balance by 29th February 2012, by the same methods of payment as above. Failure to comply with these terms, or with our normal terms of business (see catalogue) will render the sale null & void and the deposit will NOT be returned. 4. All these conditions apply to all methods of bidding including live internet bidding through the-saleroom.com. 5. To make an appointment and/or register to bid please phone 00 44 (0) 1962 737652
A rhinoceros horn inkwell with silver collar and mounts, the silver assayed B`ham 1901, the horn a similar age or older. Height 26 cm and weight approx 900g all in. (Please note that we have a licence to sell this horn in the UK but have been advised that an export licence is very unlikely to be granted. The item will only be delivered or posted within the EU.
A PIGEON POST " FLIMSY " ( 27th OCT. 1900 GREAT BARRIER PIGEONGRAM WITH 1/- TURQUOISE PIGEON-POST STAMP ) WITH INTERESTING HAND-WRITTEN MESSAGE FROM THE MAROTIRI COPPER MINE - ENTIRE, BUT WITH USUAL CREASING, AND DOUBLE OVAL VIOLET DATE-STAMP; ALSO AN UNUSED PIGEON-POST ENVELOPE AS ILLUSTRATED. A RARE AND COLLECTABLE ITEM
A SIGNED LIMITED EDITION ILFOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT entitled "Twilight" by Peter Lik, depicting a view on Orpheus Island from The Great Barrier Reef, complete with certification and explanation from The Wilderness Galleries, Australia (this item b elieved cost in excess of $1,000 Australian Dollars when new)
India and the Punjab – Sikh Wars – The Storming of Mooltan. January 2nd 1849 – large mounted litho print by Henry Martens and published by Rudolph Ackerman of London. Stunning and very rare item depicting the Second Sikh War. Light wear only in margins centre and borders in excellent condition. Overall measures 25 inches by 19 inches.
A mixed lot, comprising silver items: a pierced dish of lobed oval form, Birmingham 1930, three spoons, an ashtray, an Indian cream jug and sugar bowl, a cased set of six silver handled tea knives, a cased anointing spoon, a manicure item, plus a modern cased scent bottle, electroplated items: a sandwich tray, a tea set in a frame modelled as Guernsey milk cans, two toast racks, a salver, and other items including flatware, approx. weight 13oz. (qty)
A French cased ten piece silver cruet set, by Henri Henninger, France, late 19th century, consisting of four salts and a single mustard with hinged cover, each of bun shape with half fluted bodies on scroll form tripod feet, with five spoons of varying design, each item bearing maker`s mark to the bases, approx gross weight 8 ozs, (10).
A Chinese export porcelain famille rose enamelled part dinner service, 18th century, overall decorated with flower heads and scrolling foliage, each item bears crest, "SOLA JUVAT VIRTUS", (Virtue alone delights), comprising of five sauce boats, two tureens and covers, two salts, a small meat plate, a quantity of various sized plates, (a lot)
A GEORGIAN PAIR OF BRASS AND STEEL COMPASSES, together with two spare ends and a boxwood rule, all in a black shark skin covered case labelled T Rubergall, Optical and Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, 24 Coventry Street, Haymarket, London, the case 6 1/2" long overall (possibly missing one item from case)
"Signed copy of John Lennon`s `A Spaniard in the works`, published in 1965. This hardcover features Lennon on the front cover. The Front flyleaf is signed "To Alf Ma Cunt keep smoking John Lennon" with a cross sketched below. The book was a gift from Alf to a family relation who has put this item into auction. This is a wonderful example of John Lennon`s humour. Overall the book is in very good condition with tight binding and clean, crisp interior pages. A very individual item signed and inscribed by John Lennon of the Beatles. Provided with full letter of provenance and personal stories. "
TWO ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME PLATES, LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL painted in Fazackerly colours with flowers and trailing sprays, 22 and 23cm diam, c 1760 and another plate painted with flowers growing from a manganese rock in a border of four sprays in curious fish like vases, c1760 (3) ++One of the Fazackerly plates restored. The second item in the lot also with restoration to the rim. All with flaking of the glaze around the rim
A RUBY AND DIAMOND FLY BROOCH the insect set on a gold bar, four similar brooches and a stick pin with dragonfly, butterfly, spider or other gem set terminal (6) ++Two items with two detached stones, sold with the lot. The first item probably associated to the pin, all in reasonably good condition
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ELI H GRIFFITHS & SON BRASS STORM LANTERN, of rectangular section, the circular section chimney enclosed by a hinged cover, attached swing handle with ebonised grip, a rectangular glass panel to the frieze enclosing the lamp, on a detachable bronze base, stamped numerals 673, peg feet, 33cm high overall Footnote: This item is accompanied by a card stating `This Lamp on the Discovery during Captain Scott`s Antarctic Expedition of 1901`
A Japanese Table Top Cabinet, the top with lifting lid enclosing a fitted interior, and the front with two panelled doors enclosing fitted drawers, and a further full width drawer below and with metal Shibayama effect mounts, circa early 20th Century, 11 ½” wide (this item may be viewed on top of black display cabinet)
Anti-Semitic report RUSSIA No. 1 – A Collection On Reports Of Bolshevism In Russia HMSO April 1919 VI plus 88pp. Withdrawn white paper which was immediately replaced by a 104pp. abridged edition. A few made it into circulation the various Libraries including that of the House Of Lords. It described Bolshevism as a Jewish movement that needed to be nipped in the bud. Caused a great deal of alarm in certain circles consequently the anti-Semitic language was toned down somewhat for the abridged edition. Very good copy an exceptionally scarce item. Neat stamps on cover
Ephemera – Royalty a superb collection of approx 44 original designs in watercolour possibly by a designed for Garrard for items of Royal jewellery 19th c. Various sizes mounted on card. A fascinating collection. One item is identified as being for a gold pocket watch for the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII). This is further identified as ‘India 1876’- presumably for a Royal tour. Other items carry Masonic insignia
White Waltham Aerodrome. A group of aviation related books including ñPilot`s Flying Log-Book - Aircraft Movements Logî White Waltham dated 125th June to 27th October 1961,detailing all aircraft movements between those dates, comprehensively listing many aircraft types including DH Dove, Rapide, Moth, Anson, Auster, Chipmunk, Proctor, Valletta, Widgeon, Dakota, Gannett, Sycamore, Gemini, Aeronca, Tripacer, Jackaroo, Rotodyne and Spitfire AB-910; together with ñPilot`s Notesî for Chipmunk TMK10 (2) and Flight-Test Schedule, Anson and Checklist for Dakota IV, and biographies and histories including two by Air commodore Allen Wheeler etc. From 1930s and of course famously during WWII, White Waltham aerodrome was the central base for the Air Transport Auxiliary Service, delivering new issue and other service aeroplanes to all the airfields throughout the UK. An important and interesting archival item relating to the history of the Royal Air Force during the early post WWII years. (6)
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