David Gammon for Transcriptors Ltd, a ‘Transcriptor Hydraulic Reference Turntable’, designed 1964, this example produced under licence by J. A. Michell Eng. Ltd, manufactured 1973-77, with SME ortofon FF15E MkII pickup and a clear acrylic cover, 44cm wide. Stanley Kubrick used a Transcriptors Ltd Hydraulic Reference Turntable in his seminal 1971 film ‘A Clockwork Orange’ ensuring its cult status. This lot is being sold as a decorative item only and not for use. Should the purchaser wish to use this item he should satisfy himself as to its functioning by seeking the services of a qualified professional.
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A Midland 16 bore double barrel non ejector leaver back action hammerless side lock shot gun having a concave top rib, scroll engraved action and furniture, chequered semi-pistol grip stock and Deeley fore end, serial number 23751. N.B - A VALID SHOTGUN/FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM
A Browning Fabrique Nationale 12 bore double barrel box lock ejector shot gun having engine turned concave top rib, plain blued action and furniture, chequered pistol grip and stock with an Anson fore end, serial number 6736. N.B - A VALID SHOTGUN/FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM
A J. White 12 bore sleeved double barrel hammerless back action side lock non ejector shot gun having a signed concave top rib, scroll engraved action and furniture, chequered semi pistol grip, stock and snap on fore end, no visible serial number. N.B - A VALID SHOTGUN/FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM
An E. J. Churchill 12 bore double barrel box lock non ejector shot gun having a signed concave top rib, scroll engraved side action and furniture, chequered straight hand stock and Anson fore end, serial number 61520. N.B - A VALID SHOTGUN/FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM
A .44 Navy Arms percussion revolver having an octagonal barrel, scroll engraved frame and cylinder with brass trigger guard, all fitted to a sectional case with associated accessories to include powder flask and bullet mould etc, serial number 1873. N.B - A VALID SHOTGUN/FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM
A fine Japanese Satsuma dish, the interior decorated with figures in a landscape, the exterior decorated with butterflies, six character marks and other mark to base, diameter 15.5cm. This lot is accompanied with a Harrods Antique Porcelain Department certificate of authenticity dating the item to c.1900 (Illustrated).
Aviation Interest - the prototype teak wind tunnel aerodynamic testing model for the Mosquito Fighter Bomber, 52cm long This large, attractive wind-tunnel model, c.1940, is superbly constructed of teak wood throughout and is of the final version of the prototype of the legendary DeHavilland `Mosquito` fighter bomber. It is almost certainly that used in the Farnborough wind-tunnel by Thomas Summerville and Chrystelle Fougere (see attched obituary extract from The Times, June 24, 2009) in their research on vibration and buffeting, as it features the extended engine nacelles beyond the trailing edge of the wing. On the original first prototype (W4050) these nacelles were much smaller and shorter, but unfortunately they are not visible in the accompanying framed photograph of this historic aircraft parked at Salibury Hall, not far from DeH`s main factory at Hatfield, as the comouflage tarpaulins are draped over that part of the wing. In production, only ten Mark I photo-recce and ten Mark IV bombers featuring these short nacelles were built. Another interesting and significant item on this model is the presence of the tear-drop rear vision `blister` on the side of the cockpit; this protrusion could possibly also be contributory to airflow disturbance over the tail plane, so presumably was incorporated on the wind-tunnel model for this reason. No fewer than twenty-seven different versions of the Mosquito (by then a multi-role combat aircraft) were eventually produced during the war, but only a limited number featured this rear-view `blister`
WALSALL / MANCHESTER CITY Almost certainly the oldest programme/matchcard in existence involving Manchester City. This item is the official match card for Walsall v Manchester City dated September 15th 1894 , Division 2 game played at West Bromwich Road. Only the fourth game played by Manchester City as a Football League club and City won the game 2-1 in front of a crowd of 4,000. City finished the season in ninth position, Walsall finished in 14th position , out of 16 clubs, but were replaced by Loughborough at the end of the season. The matchcard is in good condition with a horizontal fold but no writing. Generally good-good
A French silver gilt and tortoiseshell pique desk set, the pen with a maker’s mark (obscured) and 1819-1838 small item guarantee mark, the fitted interior with a collection of stationer’s items inlaid in rose gold and mother of pearl, including a pen, ruler, page turner and marker, in a worked leather case, the case 26cm (10.25in)
A pair of Indian colonial silver salt and pepper casters by Lattey Brothers & Co., Calcutta, circa 1850, cylindrical with ‘bun’ tops, gadrooned rims, and circular pedestal bases, engraved ‘SALT’ and ‘PEPPER’, 9cm (3.5in) high, 191g (6.15 oz) Lattey Brothers are first mentioned in 1843 working at 10 Government Place, Calcutta, and are last mentioned in 1855 (see Wynyard R.T. Wilkinson ‘Indian Colonial Silver’ London 1973, p. 84 and item A.108, p. 85 for a comparable caster).
* A French style table lamp, of baluster form with twin handles, the turquoise ribbed ground, with incised foliate decoration, mounted with gilt metal pierced acanthus leaf decoration, height 48 cm, together with another extensively damaged example, (A/F), (2). (It is the buyer`s responsibility to ensure that this item is rewired before use).
A Vienna porcelain horse and rider figurine, modelled with the horse in the air and the rider standing beside upon an oval plinth base, marks to base, height 30 cm, together with a German porcelain ballet dancer, marks to base, height 12 cm, a Meissen figurine, modelled as a lady playing cards, height 16 cm, a Meissen blue and white vase, with foliate leaf decoration, height 25 cm, four Meissen blue and white plates, a Meissen architectural candlestick, height 23 cm, a Meissen figural candlestick, height 35 cm and two Meissen table lamps, decorated with foliate design, height 24 cm, A/F, (a Lot). It is the buyer`s responsibility to ensure that this item is rewired before use.
Louis Michel Bernard 1885-1962- Coastal landscape with mountains; gouache watercolour, signed and inscribed, bears framer`s label `L`Encadrement et la Dorure, Mon Gavazza, E Valadier Snc, 17 Rue de la Liberte, Alger, 23x30cm: L Benisti, Italian mid 20th century- Still life; watercolour and gouache, signed, 37x53cm: Mid 20th Century, possibly South African- Two horses; black and red chalk on buff paper, signed, inscribed and dated 1954, 38x47cm: British School, early 20th century- Mountain landscape; watercolour, 16.5x24cm., (4) (may be subject to Droit de Suite). NOTE: Lot contains one additional item as follows: European Provincial School, late 20th century - Harbour Scene, oil on board, 41 x 60.7 cm.
WWII a linen table napkin bearing the embroidered eagle and swastika device surmounting the initials ‘A H’. Approx 12x11ins. This is accompanied by a printed statement describing the item together with photo copies of other examples of napkins attributed to being from Hitler’s dinner service.
INDIAN RAILWAY- SIX EARLY RAILWAY ALBUMEN PRINTS OF BOMBAY, BARODA AND CENTRAL INDIA RAILWAY. ITEM 1-LOCOMOTIVE NR 110 WITH DRIVER, ITEM 2-VIADUCT AT THULLGHAT, ITEM 3-REVERSING STATION THULL GHAT, ITEM 4-TUNNEL IN THE THULL GHAT, ITEM 5-LOCOMOTIVE REVERSING AT THULL GHAT STATION, ITEM 6-BRIDGE ACROSS THE SUBARNAREKMA RIVER, EACH APPROX 290X220MM AND LAID DOWN
Booth (Charles). Descriptive Map of London Poverty 1889, pub. Stanfords, [1891], general key map titled ‘Map Shewing degrees of Poverty in London in Areas with about 30, 000 Inhabitants in each Compiled from Information Collection in 1889-1890’, lithograph printed in monotone, approx. 640 x 880mm, and four folding regional colour lithographic maps with colour key below each map, each approx. 570 x 615mm, very occ. short closed tears, contained in contemp. blue cloth gilt solander box. The map is based on Stanford’s ‘Library Map of London’, but its importance lies in the depiction and extent of poverty in London at the end of the 19th century. Booth’s survey was highly detailed almost to the point of pedantry. Every street is shown and classified by a colour code into ‘The Lowest Class. Viscious, semi-crimminal’, ‘Very Poor casual, Chronic want’, through severn different orders ending with ‘Upper-middle and Upper classes, Wealthy’. This map was published as part of ‘Labour and Life of the People’, which was Booth’s monumental polemic on poverty. In this work Booth argued that chronic pauperism inevitably led to depravity and that recognition of endemic poverty and the problems it caused must be given greater weight in both in political and social circles. Booth’s highly academic and unemotional approach provided the statistical ammunition needed by those pressing for social change. The map has been described as “Quite the most Important thematic map of the metropolis in the 19th century”. Hyde p.28. Shapero Gallery catalogue, ‘The World Refolded’, Item 16. (1)
* South Africa. De La Rochette (Louis Stanislas D’Arcy), The Dutch Colony of the Cape of Good Hope, 1745, but later ed. by W.Faden, 1795, engraved map with sparse original outline colouring, decorative cartouche, small area of ink staining to lower margin, 510 x 335mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with, Tirion (Isaac), Nieuwe Kaart nad de Kaap der Goede Hoope en der na by gelegen Landen, Amsterdam, 1763, engraved map with original outline colouring, toned overall, 325 x 230mm, mounted, framed and glazed, plus, Gastaldi (Giacomo), Africa Nova Tabula, 1st. ed., Venice [1548], engraved b & w map, small repair to upper central fold just affecting title, toned overall, 130 x 170mm, Italian text on verso. Last item. Tooley. Collectors Guide to Maps of Africa, p.46. (3)
WAYNE JOHN: (1907-1979) American Actor, Academy Award winner. A cream stetson Western Trails hat made by Bailey of California, previously belonging to and worn by John Wayne, the size 7 wool felt hat features a cream ribbon trim to the brim and dark leather sweat band to the inside crown. Signed (`John Wayne`) in bold blue ink with his name alone to the brim. Accompanied by two letters of provenance, the first a typed letter from the OK Corral Cowboy Saddlery & Western Dress suppliers in Sutton, Surrey, 30th March 1974, to J. Wayne in Uxbridge, Middlesex, stating, in part, `We at the OK CORRAL would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on purchasing the stetson autographed by John Wayne. This item we`re sure, will increase in value, and become a much valued family heir loom....It gave our proprietor great pleasure meeting John Wayne in person to obtain his autograph, he found him most pleasant with his flamboyant personality....We are also grateful to Capitol Radio for auctioning the stetson for us, and pleased that you happened to be listening in at the time.` The second, holograph letter is signed by Jess Willard of Sutton, Surrey, 28th March 1974, and states, in part, `I am the President of the Virginians Western Club. I was very pleased to hear that you bought the stetson with John Wayne`s signature on. When I met John Wayne he was very pleased to sign the hat, and no doubt he would be very pleased to hear that the money raised will go to charity.` Each of the letters are neatly mounted. A superb and rare signed souvenir of the Duke. VG
The following 30 lots are from the collection of the late Bill Baker of Reid Wines Bill Baker 1954 to 2008 West Country Wine Merchant extraordinaire, gourmet and gourmand. Renowned and highly respected by the trade as a man of discriminating palate, unfailing generosity and good humor. A Georgian fluted glass funnel, 31.75cm (12.5") high, a glass funnel with shaped bowl, 22.75cm (9") high, a glass funnel spiral fluted, 22.86cm (9.5") high, two small glass funnels with spiral flutes, 15.25cm (6") high and another similar, 17.75cm (7") high (item 1)
OLYMPICS Small selection of Olympic items, ticket for Yugoslavia v Turkey, football 1960 in Florence (Rome Olympics), programme for Hockey 7/8/48 inc GB v Switzerland and 3/8/48 inc Afghanistan v USA ( no change there !!), both copies have punch-holes, also included are World Sports 1960 Rome Olympics Results edition and 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games Souvenir issue, final item is a copy of Boxing dated April 1961. Fair

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