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Lot 1240
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
Lot 1218
AN "ACORN" DINING SUITE by Alan Ingham comprising a dresser of bowed canted oblong form, the four panelled frieze drawers with loop handles, four panelled doors below with faceted turned handles, on block feet, 72" x 21 1/2" x 32", together with a bowed oblong table on pierced V shaped supports with trestle feet joined by a central stretcher, 84" x 35 1/4", and a set of eight chairs including two carvers, the drop in padded seat with leather covering, the square backs with five bar splats, raised on square tapering legs, each item with carved acorn trademark (10)
Lot 1273
A CHINESE HARDWOOD JARDINIERE STAND, c.1900, of octagonal form, the beaded edged top inset with red marble, pierced frieze carved with fruiting branch, square section legs carved with bamboo, on splayed feet joined by an undershelf, 13 1/2" x 182, together with a similar smaller item with lobed circular top (2)
Lot 421
THE DIAL AN OCCASIONAL PUBLICATION EDITED BY CHAS. SHANNON AND CH. RICKETTS Nos 1-5 (all published), illustrated, pictorial wrappers, the first with tears and loss, London, (Chelsea) [August]1889- [December] 1897 (5) Watry A1-A5. Originally to be named `Pan`, `The Dial` was chosen in preference because it was intended by Ricketts and Shannon to publish their highly original avant garde art magazine `at such intervals as the sun of inspiration permits`. Although they lost money on every issue, The Dial was bought as a collector`s item from the outset. So impressed was Oscar Wilde that he visited Ricketts and Shannon advising them that "it is quite delightful, but do not bring out a second number, all perfect things should be unique!" The endless delays and problems with the printers of the first number led Ricketts and Shannon to publish the subsequent issues themselves at their own press, the Vale. Never were more than 270 copies printed, in the case of Nos 1 and 2 only 200, at prices from 7s 6d to 12s 6d. Surviving copies of the first issue, in particular, are rare.
Lot 212
Stein, M.A. Report of archaeological survey work in the north-west frontier province and Baluchistan. Peshawar, 1905. Folio, 13 plates, 5 plans, original boards, soiled & worn; several unrelated letters loosely inserted; Victory stamp album, 1945 (incomplete); 2 typed letters (1936) & telegram in German to Max Reinhardt, calling card & several other items; Letter from Frederick Delias to Miss Cory thanking her for her kind letter, 13.10.1929, ; & to Catherine Goodson; several miscellaneous French & German letters, 4 place cards, M. Wigglesworth letters, 1 item relating to B. von Arnim; German recipe book, c.1850, &c. (quantity); sold not subject to return
Lot 1036
A Watson & Son Service brass microscope, 20th century, the polished steel frame holding three lense adjustable microscope, height 36 cm, together with a quantity of slides, a Regency style three light desk lamp, adjustable blue and white metal shade, height 48 cm, (a lot). (It is the buyer`s responsibility to ensure that this item is rewired before use).
Lot 1060
An impressive Louis XV style oval gilt metal and cut glass chandelier, 20th century, twelve individual central lights surrounded by eight scrolling foliate arms holding garland decorated light fittings, enclosed by cut glass lustres, central body with beads and flower head decoration, concluding with an acanthus leaf surmounted finial, width 105 cm. (It is the buyer`s responsibility to ensure that this item is rewired before use).
Lot 168
A pair of African Black Rhino horns circa 1925 on an oak and ebonised bracket wall mount, the large horn inscribed "B.R.8.12.10.25"-the larger horn approx 55 cm the smaller horn approx. 32 cm ( Provenance: the vendor`s Grandfather was a district officer / administrator during the British rule stationed in Bukoba, Tanganyika after Germany lost control of the region following t World War I. In 1925 a rogue rhino was causing havoc in the area around Karawi on the banks of Lake Victoria and a guest of the vendor`s Grandfather was dispatched to shoot the beast. The hunter himself kept one of the feet as a souvenir and the remaining feet and horn, which was inscribed with the date it was shot, were kept by the official. The horn and two of the feet-lots 169 and 170-are included in this auction, the fourth being retained by the vendor) (This piece falls under the "Worked Derogation" set Article 62/3 of EC CITES Reg. 865/06 meaning it may be sold without an Article 10 Certificate. However, if the item is to be exported outside of the EU it will require both CITES Export and Import Permits before leaving) (ILLUSTRATED)
Lot 169
A early 20th century Rhino foot box with silver sheathed turned wood lid (Birmingham 1925 by Joseph Gloster Ltd) (Provenance: the vendor`s Grandfather was a district officer / administrator during the British rule stationed in Bukoba, Tanganyika after Germany lost control of the region following the World War I.In 1925 a rogue rhino was causing havoc in the area around Karawi on the banks of Lake Victoria and a guest of the vendor`s Grandfather was dispatched to shoot the beast. The hunter himself kept one of the feet as a souvenir and the remaining feet and horn, which was inscribed with the date it was shot, were kept by the official. The horn and the another foot-lots 168 and 170 are included in this auction, the fourth being retained by the vendor) (This piece falls under the "Worked Derogation" set Article 62/3 of EC CITES Reg. 865/06 meaning it may be sold without an Article 10 Certificate. However, if the item is to be exported outside of the EU it will require both CITES Export and Import Permits before leaving) (ILLUSTRATED)
Lot 170
A early 20th century Rhino foot box with silver sheathed turned wood lid (Birmingham 1929 by W.T.Toghill & Co. ) ( Provenance : the vendor`s Grandfather was a district officer / administrator during the British rule stationed in Bukoba, Tanganyika after Germany lost control of the region following the World War I. In 1925 a rogue rhino was causing havoc in the area around Karawi on the banks of Lake Victoria and a guest of the vendor`s Grandfather was dispatched to shoot the beast. The hunter himself kept one of the feet as a souvenir and the remaining feet and horn, which was inscribed with the date it was shot, were kept by the official. The horn and the another foot-lots 168 and 169 are included in this auction, the fourth being retained by the vendor) (This piece falls under the "Worked Derogation" set Article 62/3 of EC CITES Reg. 865/06 meaning it may be sold without an Article 10 Certificate. However, if the item is to be exported outside of the EU it will require both CITES Export and Import Permits before leaving) (ILLUSTRATED)
Lot 53
A HARDCOVER, BOUND, RARE & IMPORTANT HANDWRITTEN SOCIAL DOCUMENT WITH MILITARY INTEREST DATING FROM 1837 - 1848 BY A PERSONAGE OF CANADIAN /JEWISH HERITAGE EXTRACTION. Most probably written by a member of the David or the Joseph families from Montreal. These families were extremely prominent Jewish families in the History of Canada and were important founders of many businesses and institutions. The journal documents, first hand, the Lower Canada rebellion of 1837 and mentions personal friends involved in battles including Lt Col Hughes arriving from Upper Canada on November the 15th 1837 to assist in putting down the rebels, Lt. Gallagher Brown of the 1st Royals being accompanied by the Cavalry. The declaration of Martial Law in Montreal and other important events. The Journal is also an insight into the social life of the times as it describes the ‘Riding Out’ and ‘Walking With’ many potential partners! the visiting and Piano recitals at large houses. Prominent people mentioned include Jacob Joseph, Sophia David and the Gatz family of Philadelphia, the founders of the Sunday School Movement. There are entries from visits across the United States including, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and others. The Journal then describes a ‘Grand Tour’ across Europe and North Africa during 1846-1848 and ends suddenly when a waiter in Madeira tells of the riots and rebellions in Venice and other cities. This series of uprisings was to become The Spring of Nations in which many thousands of people suffered and died. Also included from this time are numerous pressed flowers with descriptions. This is a truly remarkable first hand account of this time. Not only in North America but also across the Northern Hemisphere and is an important item.
Lot 23
A multi bladed multi tool pocket knife, 4¼” closed, containing 2 knife blades, saw, file, button hook, scissors, bradawl, screw driver, and 4 various spikes, with flat horn sideplates; another modern multi tool pocket knife, made in Poland, with 2 blades, saw, file, scissors, bottle openers, corkscrew etc; and a small brass “Weldon Range Finder”, by J H Steward, 406 Strand, London. GC (the last item worn). (3)
Lot 38
2 almost identical pairs of silver salt cellars, HM London 1852 and 1853, by “WRS”, on 3 feet, embossed with flowers and panels, with blue glass liners, GC (polished); a 3 piece silver mounted and enamel hair brush and mirror set, HM B’ham 1932 (enamel chipped on mirror and one brush); a small silver plated lidded salt cellar on 4 feet (some corrosion); and another item. Average GC (9)
Lot 117
A scarce pre WWI Wurttemburg NCO’s pickelhaube, the leather skull with squared peak bearing maker’s name “Julius Jansen, Strassburg, 1913” and regimental markings “DR 25 1913” and “BA XII 1913” on rear peak, WM mounts and plate including short spike with perlring and cross base, national and state rosettes, and brass chinscales. GC (slightly deformed and tarnished). An untouched item Plate 4
Lot 12
Ephemera – Boer War – Siege of Mafeking printed particulars of the Grand Agricultural and Produce Show held on January 21st [1900] held on the 100th day of the Siege of Mafeking. Printed on one side of a pink sheet of paper approx 10x9ins. Slight weakness where originally folded but otherwise unblemished. A bizarre and remarkable item of Boer War memorabilia. The show was obviously organised along English lines with various classes of exhibits and livestock – and with a parade of prizewinners at the end ! There was also a Grand Diploma of Honour for the best Siege Baby born since the commencement of the siege on October 13th 1899. That’s British ‘stiff upper lip’ for you !
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Lot 23
[Queen Victoria] – Sir John Conroy a prayer book in two volumes (for morning and evening devotion) each volume in fine condition sm 8vo dark blue morocco binding with ornately worked brass clasps bearing the engraved legend ‘Sir John Conroy’ to upper clasps and ‘24 Octr 36’ to lower clasps which also feature the engraved initial ‘V’ gilt edges to pages. Both volumes housed in their original black morocco case with ornate brass clasp. Both volumes signed by Conroy to inside cover. An intriguing item. Conroy (1786-1854) was an Irish soldier and Comptroller of the Household for Princess Victoria – he was also her mother’s lover and regarded as her unofficial stepfather. The present volumes were a 50th birthday present from Victoria’s mother the Duchess of Kent. The relationship between her mother and Conroy has been the subject of gossip and speculation for more than a century. Victoria herself had to face persistent rumours that Conroy was in fact her natural father and she is also reported to have caught Conroy with her mother ‘en flagrante’ – a fact which may well have governed her determination to stamp out the debauchery and licentious behaviour which was the hall mark of the Hanoverian dynasty and which of course led to the regimes of sexual propriety with which we associate Victorian England. Victoria hated Conroy personally – dubbing him ‘the monstrous devil incarnate’ and one of the first things she did as soon as she became Queen was to rid him from her court.
Lot 405
Autograph – Maritime – Cuthbert Collingwood Admiral assumed command at Trafalgar after the death of Nelson autograph letter signed to Admiral Sir Charles Cotton dated Ocean at Malta January 24th 1809 commenting on the ‘unhappy people’ of Portugal ‘who are captive at Algier... no people at Algier suffer so much as the Portuguese from the total want of relief by their Government the affairs of Portugal have been so deranged of late that it accounts for their omission but I hope in the present state the Ministers may be at leisure to advent to a subject in which the national character is involved...’ 1p folio. The salutation and signature of this letter were cut from the letter at some stage in the past and mounted with a print of Collingwood as a display item. Thankfully whoever did this retained the letter within the framed ensemble and it is our view that both the letter and the cut out signature can now be successfully restored.
Lot 253
A rare Scottish George II coffee urn maker unknown, Edinburgh circa 1744 - 1759, of slightly compressed ovoid form with large chased border to upper body and rim with flower head and foliate scroll designs, containing twin blank scroll formed cartouches surmounted by lion mask detail, the slightly domed hinged cover with scroll border and diaper panels, with semi spiralled boss around ebony finial, the body set with twin scrolling serpent handles with detailed eyes and open mouths and with textured and chased bodies, the body set with straight spigot with ebony handle, the whole raised on three leaf capped cabriole legs with paw feet and shaped oval fluted appliques to body 29cm high, 26.5cm wide (across handles), 55oz Provenance: Christie`s Scotland 11th November 1987 lot 58 Christie`s Glasgow 25th April 1990 Private Collection Exhibitions: `Silver; Made In Scotland`, National Museums of Scotland 2008 References: Compendium of Scottish Silver, volume 1 page 523, R & J Dietert Silver; Made In Scotland` page 85` item 4.46, piece and detail illustrated, G Dalgleish & H Steuart Fothringham Notes: The ovoid coffee urn is perhaps the most unique design seen in Scottish silver; where the inspiration for this design emanates from still remains a mystery. Even the use of these urns has caused debate and the general consensus seems to be that of a coffee urn. Previously often termed water urns, this now appears wrong. During the period of these urns manufacture (circa 1719 - 1767) and particularly within the height of their manufacture (circa 1730 -1750) the number of standard pouring coffee pots is minimal. This and a reference in the John Rollo, Goldsmith Edinburgh, account book `To one Coffe poot 62 oz 2dr at 7sh 6pe per oz - no. 23 - 5 - 8` and the survival of this piece adds great weight to the theory of their use being for coffee. Their functionality also is worthy of note, when it is considered that within contemporary accounts coffee is considered medicinal and should `be drunk as hot as one can bear` the shape combined with the use of a burner (now lacking in most of extant examples) would have meant the contents could have been kept hot. While most of the surviving urns have now lost their burners, most (including this example) show signs of their use. The underside point of the urn (where most are marked) would have become polished out with the vigorous cleaning needed to remove the staining left behind by the burner. The survival rate of these urns is extremely small with only fifteen currently recorded, and ten of these in institutional hands. The design of these urns seems to vary more by the period than maker, with the main flare of the maker coming in the outline shape of the body; they can vary in shape from elongated egg shaped to more compressed squat bodies. While the marks to this example are now all but obliterated from polishing, it does seem possible to suggest a maker, when the whole survival of these urns is compared and stylistic trends noted. Firstly the most prolific maker / workshop seen with the extant examples are unsurprisingly that of James Kerr / William Dempster, who would laterally become Kerr & Dempster. They were one of Scotland`s most highly regarded goldsmiths and received many important commissions for the highest fashion silver of the day, it is therefore unsurprising that his marks are seen to the large percentage of these urns. Also the design and quality of this urn is of note in many features. Firstly the quality of the chased decoration, the deep and bold decoration could only have come from a very high quality Edinburgh workshop such as Kerr & Dempster. Such is the quality of the chasing to this urn that it has previously been considered to have been the hand of Ebenezer Oliphant considered one of Edinburgh`s finest chasers. Secondly the cast snake arms are of a mould recorded on other Kerr & Dempster urns, access to a prepared mould in the workshop must suggest a place of manufacture similar to the other urns featuring these handles. While this is the only urn with the textured finish to the handles this would have been added after the cast had been made. Thirdly the cast legs and importantly the appliqué between body and leg, are from the same mould as seen on other Kerr & Dempster urns. The crossover of makers using the same moulds and patterns for handles, legs and spigot does add some confusion to these theories but the majority of urns using these moulds can be tied to the Kerr & Dempster workshop and must be considered when trying to attribute this urn to a specific maker. Due to the fact that the Assay Masters mark of Hugh Gordon is still visible to this urn proves it must have been made 1744 - 1758, this does suggest that the most likely period of the Kerr & Dempster workshop would have been under the control of William Dempster, rather than Kerr and is considered that his name is the most obvious to be tied as maker of this item. While it has not been possible to prove William Dempster the maker of this urn it does now seem highly probable.
Lot 254
`The Barncleuch` Puritan spoon - an important Scottish 17th century puritan spoon by George Cleghorne, Edinburgh 1653 - 1655, Deacon Andrew Burrell, the tapered stem with three V cut notches to terminal and incised decoration to stem above large oval bowl, the reverse with large zig zag assay scrape and bottom marked, the reverse of the bowl with short V shaped rat tail and engraved with contemporary initials `QH / MD` 19.2cm long, 65g Provenance: Reputedly found in the gardens of Barncleuch House Thence by descent Sotheby`s Gleneagles, 30th August 1982 lot 483 (front and back illustrated) How of Edinburgh, 1993 Private Collection Exhibitions: Silver; Made In Scotland` item 3.47, National Museums of Scotland 2008 References: Compendium of Scottish Silver, volume 1 page 239, R & J Dietert Silver; Made In Scotland` page 52 item 3.47, piece and marks illustrated, G Dalgleish & H Steuart Fothringham Notes: The survival of Scottish Puritan spoons is surprisingly rare when compared to the same style and period of English examples. To date only nine hallmarked or provincial examples are known and this example being the earliest. It is unknown why this pattern should be so rare in Scotland when it is such a standard and comparably common pattern in English silver. It must be considered that a large number have been melted down and re fashioned throughout their history and lost. However even when compared to the other patterns of early Scottish flatware their survival still seems remarkably small. Even within such a small survival fashions and trends can be noticed. While following the English examples the Scottish made pieces do show variation. Due to its early manufacture this piece must be considered one of the plainer examples, virtually without additional decoration to the stem, other than the almost standard three V cut notches to terminal. The addition of the simple incised decoration above the bowl being it`s only additional adornment and unique to this spoon. For a full listing of currently recorded Scottish Puritan spoons see `An important new discovery in early Scottish silver` The Finial September / October 2008. Another interesting angle to this spoon are the engraved owners initials to the reverse of the bowl; with the original source of Barncleuch, it does appear that the upper initials `QH` stand for Quintin Hamilton of Barncleuch and it must be assumed the lower set `MD` for Marion Denham his wife, the date of marriage so far remains untraced but is presumably roughly contemporary to the spoon. Little is known about Quintin Hamilton other than he succeeded his father James Hamilton and took over the house and gardens at Barncleuch which had been constructed by his grandfather John Hamilton of Barncleuch, Commissary of Hamilton and Campsie in 1583. While the house at Barncleuch was of no great note within Scottish stately home architecture it was the gardens created by John Hamilton that really stood out. These terraced gardens he created with great vision and ambition carving five terraces into the steep hillside from the house to the river Avon and carried out large amounts of structural work. His visions and creations were no doubt inspired by his experiences travelling the world which consumed a large part of his life. Quintin and Marion are believed to have had five children and upon Quintin`s death in circa 1680 he was succeeded by his eldest son John who in turn died on 21st February 1705 without direct heir. References: `Historical and Genealogical Memoirs of the Branches of the House of Hamilton`, John Anderson 1825 pages 221 - 3 and supplement page 420 - 2
Lot 270
A George III dish-cross William Dempster, Edinburgh 1767 - 1768, of conventional hinged form, with central circular section with four square section supports, each with sliding pierced mount with S scroll leg to gadrooned and pierced shell feet, the upper section with curved arm and pierced and beaded shell terminal 33cm wide, 21oz Notes: while the earliest Scottish dish ring is dated Edinburgh 1693 - 1694, the dish cross under discussion does not appear within Scottish examples until 1751, and from this does not seem to become a standard of design and manufacture until mid 1760`s. After this point they appear (as with England) to become a standard on the upper classes table. Their use as with dish rings, or Irish ring dishes, is simple, to keep hot plates from damaging the surface of highly polished wooden tables. It is for this reason that while available as standard the addition of a burner was at the choice of the buyer and not necessarily issued as a standard with the piece. While it has often been debated that examples such as this are lacking burners, this would seem unlikely as such a high proportion of Scottish examples are found this way. The lack of a burner would not necessitate a change in design and when the central loop section also provides the hinging action it seems highly likely that these would be left in rather than have to re design a whole item. Provenance: Sotheby`s Gleneagles, 28th August 1985 lot 148 References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 21, listed page 212
Lot 294
A rare George II three footed sugar / slop bowl James Tait, Edinburgh 1734 - 1735, Assay Master Archibald Ure, the hemispherical bowl with everted scalloped rim, raised on three stepped hoof feet with trefoil terminals, the underside engraved with contemporary initials `AH` 13cm diameter, 5.5oz Notes: This sugar / slop bowl is amongst the earliest three footed Scottish examples (pre dated by one 1726 - 1727) by James Kerr with lion mask and paw feet and predates all recorded Irish examples. The overall style and design feature are interesting and very comparable to other facets of period work. The everted rim is obviously similar to pedestal sugar bowls, cream boats etc and the terminals and hoof feet supporting it show very visible comparables to cream boats of the period. For a comparable sugar bowl of the same date by James Kerr, see `Silver; made in Scotland` National Museums of Scotland 2008 item 4.33, as part of the Hopetoun tea service While this has previously been catalogued as a slop bowl its use might in fact have been for sugar as its size while deep is not as large as others recorded. References: `Compendium of Scottish Silver II` R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 5, listed page 46
Lot 330
Banff / Aberdeen - a Scottish provincial punch ladle by David Izat, marks mark DI only, the circular bowl set with George III 1787 shilling to centre of base, and with slightly everted moulded rim, with straight socket to part twisted baleen handle, with simple cap finial 37cm long Notes: as it is known that David Izat worked in both Banff and Aberdeen and used the same DI makers mark in each attributing any item with makers mark only is difficult and should be left open as possibly manufactured in either location
Lot 258
A pre-war `Superior Extra Special` E Patsy Hendrew cricket bat by B Warsop, Marylebone, reputedly the bat of Sir Len Hutton, signed and presented to Charlie Clapham at the last Test Match of the series between England and Australia on August 24th 1938, signed by the England and Australian teams including the signatures of Denis Compton, Len Hutton, W G Edrich and others, the reverse signed by the Australian team together with later additional signatures including Patsy Hendrew. This item to be sold for the first time by the vendor who is the original owner of the bat.
Lot 328
Football autographs: World Cup 1966, a framed and glazed front page from the Evening News World Cup Final Special Supplement showing the England line-up prior to the Final, fully signed by the team inc. Bobby Moore with eight additional England squad related signatures elsewhere, page does show some folds, superb item (approx 21" x 28")
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