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Click here to subscribeA Jolly Boy cast money box These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
A 19th century oval miniature, watercolour on ivory, portrait of a lady in a blue dress with ruff, unsigned, frame size 16cm x 14cm. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018 on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area less than 320 square centimetres, ivory declaration submission reference A4KTTQQH. There are several visible cracks through the ivory panel, some surface paint loss, gilt-metal frame lightly worn
A 19th century oval miniature, watercolour on ivory panel, mother and child embracing, mounted in a ribbon and floral frame, frame size 14cm x 8cm. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018 on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area less than 320 square centimetres, ivory declaration submission reference E2293CRV. Good overall condition, miniature is loose from the frame with no glass present
A 19th century oval miniature, watercolour on ivory panel, portrait of a gentleman, 10cm x 9.5cm. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018 on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area less than 320 square centimetres, ivory declaration submission reference QXMFDWKB
A 19th century oval miniature, watercolour on ivory panel, portrait of a gentleman, scripted to the reverse April 5th 1859, frame size 13cm x 10cm. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018 on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area less than 320 square centimetres, ivory declaration submission reference XRZ2Y5LT
A Meissen figure, boy with floral basket resting on tree stump, H13cm, and a second figure with blue crossed sword stamped to the underside, with floral basket (2)The Meissen figure fingers missing and empty hand appears to be missing whatever item supposedly holding, figure with hat should be carrying a satchel? of some kind but this has broken away as has the lower end of the stick
Association Copy. [Xenophon]. Xenophontis de Socrate Commentarii; Item Socratis Apologia, Glasgow: Robertus et Andreas Foulis, 1761. Small quarto, full vellum lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, bearing bookplate for Willaston School, 'From the Library of James Martineau, the Gift of his Daughters', the front blank signed by James Martineau and Gerard Bee, the title signed by the Duke of Grafton, 1779, and again by Gerard Bee (three blank leaves and title with blind-stamps for Bee), pp. [ii], [iii] 4-300, internally very good & bright, some spotting to opening blanks, binding tight & square James Martineau (1805-1900) was a British religious philosopher. The school label indicates that this book was presented by Martineau's daughters as part of the bequest to the newly formed Willaston School. The ownership history stretches further back with the inscription of George Fitzroy, the 4th Duke of Grafton (1760-1844), British peer and Whig politician
ARR Sandra Blow (1925-2006) Swimmer, mixed media collage, signed and dated 1980 lower right, 30 x 30 cm, frame 33 x 33 cm Inscribed 'love to Asha on our birthdays, 1980, Sandra' Provenance: private collection, purchased Dreweatts 12/10/2021 lot 15, previous collection of artist Asha Tippett thence by descentCondition:The artwork is a mixed media collage made with torn paper, watercolour, crayon and pencil, it is framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The paper condition overall appears fine, no obvious signs of deterioration, there is a tear to the right edge towards the lower leg of the swimmer- unsure if this is later damage or was contemporaneous with the item creation (see picture). The backing sheet appears in good overall condition no obvious faults. Colours are good. There is some dirt to the inside of the glass which needs a clean. Frame has general wear and tear.
ARR Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) Two Marble Forms (Mykonos), from the twelve lithographs, 1961, signed lower right, numbered 32/60, blind stamped, printed by the Curwen Studio, lithograph, 81.5 x 59.5 cm (SH), frame 103 x 79 cm Curwen Gallery label verso. Provenance: private local collection, purchased from The Curwen Gallery, London from the exhibition Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, with original exhibition booklet and purchase note dated 1969Condition:The item is a lithograph, framed under glazing - not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in generally good condition, full margins are present and the blind stamp visible to the lower left. There is some general ageing (browning) to the edges of the sheet, There are no obvious faults or losses to the sheet. The colours appear well preserved and the surface stable. The picture is still within the original frame- the glass has cracked to the lower right corner and both lower corner joints are loose.
Vasili Ivanovich Shukhaev (Russian 1887-1973), Portrait Study of a Man Wearing a Cap, signed lower right, dated '57, oil on board, 47 x 32 cm, frame 65 x 51 cm. Exhibition label verso: Soviet Union Artists of the USSR Exhibition, Artist: Shukhaev Notes: This item is subject to VAT on the hammer priceCondition:In fair condition but with significant paint bitumisation particularly in the sitter's hat.Some paint losses in isolated areas with apparent restoration. With vertical surface paint scratch approx 25 cm length
ARR Lill Tschudi (Swiss 1911-2004) Mike's Solo Vibrations, signed and numbered 2/50, linocut in colours, 36 x 50 cm, frame 50 x 64 cm Provenance: Collection of Mr Magdi Obeid, purchased Tennants 23/07/2016 lot 860, from estate of Edith LawrenceCondition:The item is a work on paper framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in good condition, no obvious rips/tears/creasing, the surface appears stable. Colours are well preserved and bright. The frame has some general wear and tear
Bowls of Cork A Very Rare and Unusual 18-Bore Double-Barrelled Carriage Pistol by Bowls, Cork. Side-by-side Damascus twist 6-1/8th” barrels of 0.638” bore, joined by a sunken sighting rib inscribed ‘Cork’, foliate engravings and platinum breech lines, tang nicely chisel engraved with sighting groove. Flat locks engraved with 2 borderlines, Martial trophy, scrolls incorporating a dragon’s head, signed ‘BOWLS’, with short nosed truncated hammers, one nipple lacking. Half stocked in walnut with fine chequered grip, vacant silver escutcheon, engraved, hinged butt-cap with button release to butt trap. Engraved spurred steel t/guard with pineapple finial, steel ramrod. Traces of original colours, fine item, super condition overall. One wedge surround missing. Overall length 12¼". GWO Ramrod pipe broken.
John Rigby & Co. of Dublin & London. Creedmoor USA 1874 & Dollymount Ireland 1875 Match Rifle A .45” Percussion 1000 Yard Target Rifle by John Rigby & Co., Dublin & London, c.1860. Rigby serial #13795. A round barrel of 37" inscribed at breech with maker's name in gothic script, with no provision for rear-sight and with dove tailed block for adjustable foresight (now lacking), the extended breech tang with hinge for folding target sight (also lacking). Plain border engraved lock with bolted safety, the plate signed ‘J Braddell & Son’. Walnut half-stock with chequered fore-end and pistol grip, and with horn fore-end cap, plain steel mounts and vacant oval escutcheon. Good Working Order and Condition (dark patina and some light pitting to barrel). 53” overall. Accompanying this item is an old associated scrapbook in marbled board covers which originally came with the rifle from a house sale in Ireland, and which contains newspaper cuttings and reports relating to the Irish Rifle Team's visit to America in 1874 and the subsequent return visit of the American Rifle Team to Ireland in 1875, and which also includes printed invitations from various institutions etc, in both Ireland and America, mostly addressed to Mr Edmund Johnson, whose name appears in the lists of the Irish team, and including a certificate headed "Grand International Rifle Match America with Ireland June 1875" from the Directors of the Irish Rail-ways offering the American Riflemen free use of their lines during their visit, signed by the Directors of the 4 Railway Companies and others. Generally sound but externally worn and tattered.
An Indian thirty-two rudraksha bead necklace. Length 32cm.The West Cornwall vendor inherited the necklace from her Indian father, Srinanda Dey. He was a property entrepreneur living and working in Manhattan, New York from 1977-2018. Srinanda and his wife collected Indian art and artifacts mainly purchased from New York auction houses including Sothebys and art gallery sales. Please see lot 50 as this item was discovered with that necklace.
Raja & Co Auction Catalogue. The Property of C. G. Stewart Commanding Allahabad Independent Brigade, at 4.A Cawnpore Road, On Tuesday the 10th March 1925, four pages of listed items including a perambulator, one pair Kashmir made fancy brackets, one pair Teapoy etc, conditions of sale to rear, a very scarce item in fine condition, Empire Press, Allahabad, 1925; With 'Imperial Bank of India' receipt dated 30th March 1925.From the library of Joseph Herbert Thorniley, former editor of ‘The Pioneer’ Allahabad.
Betty Joel for Token Handmade Furniture, a sycamore compactum, c.1938, the centre section with two hinged compartments above four graduated drawers and a deep shoe drawer, with ivory escutcheons and ivory shell handles, flanked with bowed end sections, each with a pair of doors enclosing hanging space, with vertical reeded details and fitted with carved ivory shell handles and with locks, one key, raised on coromandel plinths, with a typed and handwritten label to the reverse 'Token Handmade Furniture, designed by Betty Joel/Made by F Roberts/C H Fox/A Buckingham at Token Works Kingston By-Pass...1938', the cedar lining stamped 'Bruce Memphis Tenn and Little Rock' in various places, 226.5cm wide 61.5cm deep 209cm high IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: 9NQN2V9B Condition ReportSome knocks and losses to the coromandel plinths. One bent key present. The cedar lining stamped 'Bruce Memphis Tennn and Little Rock' to the strips. One handle loose. Some further minor knocks around the piece and to the handles of the compactum.
Betty Joel for Token Handmade Furniture, an Art Deco sycamore kidney-shaped dressing table, c.1935, the top with an inset mirror glass, above a frieze drawer and kneehole with vertical reeded details, flanked by cylinder pedestals, each with four graduated drawers fitted with ivory shell handles, two central drawers on both sides having ivory escutcheons and locks, no keys, raised on coromandel veneered plinths, unlabelled, 168cm wide 63cm deep 78.5cm high IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: DZY9UEMN. Condition ReportDrawers open freely, with ball catches. One shell handle missing its bolt - slightly loose. Light scratches to the top of the mirrored glass. Minor knocks to the edges and carcass. Pin nails visible to the sides of the desk. Some knocks and strips missing to the coromandel plinths. No keys. Further photos of the back done - the base has veneer repair and some loose pieces. The back of the desk is slightly scuffed but veneer appears fair.
A mixed lot,comprising silver items: four overlay scent bottles, a silver and enamel compact, a baby's rattle, a compact, a French purse, two silver-mounted glass toilet boxes, two small boxes, a silver-mounted ceramic scent bottle, a miniature filigree sofa and four chairs, plus a gilt-metal posy holder and another item. (qty)
λAn Edwardian matched silver and silver-gilt travelling dressing table set, various dates and makers, retailed by Edwards and Sons, Regent Street, London, plain mounts including three silver-mounted bottles, three jars, a spirit flask, a box, a brush, two manicure items and an American pen knife, plus various leather items a pinwheel, a purse a wallet and a notebook, in a fitted travelling case, plus another Edwardian silver-mounted dressing table set, by Mappin and Webb, London 1908, comprising four silver-mounted jars and bottle, and green leather items: two boxes, a wallet, plus manicure item, and a tortoiseshell comb and card case. (2)Provenance: Sophia Florence Martin née Bosworth, wife of Charles William Martin (1850-96) of Quorn Place, Leicestershire. In 1886, Martin founded the Quorn Ranch Company in Alberta, Canada, one of the most famous British North American ranches, importing British horses and Angus cattle to the area. See lot 261 for another Japanese piece from the same collection.
GEORGE III & LATER SILVER FLATWARE, 24.1ozt gross, to include a tablespoon, London 1822, possibly William Johnson, 30cms L, 3 x dessert spoons, 2 x London 1785, by Thomas Liddiard, 1 x 1825 maker indistinct, 16.5cms and 17cms respectively, 5 x further Georgian tea, mustard and salt spoons, 13.5cms (the largest), various makers marks, 6 x Victorian forks and spoons (4+2), 20.5cms (the longest fork), mixed 1839-55 dates, makers include William Eaton Chawner & Co, William Smily and one other indistinct, the final item a child's food pusher, Birmingham 1926, maker Docker & Burn LtdProvenance: private collection Conwy
HALLMARKED ENGLISH SILVER & CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL BIJOUTERIE includes a Chester stamp case with bright cut decoration, 1903, maker Boots Pure Drug Co., on white metal necklace chain, 2.5 x 2.25cms, 24.5cms L overall, agate mounted trowel shaped bookmark, Birmingham 1887, maker M Bros, 8cms L, other items include 2 x silver and 2 x white metal propelling pencils, 2 x silver handled button hooks and a silver bladed mother-of-pearl button hook, the continental item fashioned as a cattle drawn sleigh with canopy, impressed marks, ETCProvenance: private collection Denbighshire
VICTORIAN & LATER WOOLWORK SAMPLERS AND TAPESTRY PICTURES (2+1) the larger sampler listing various family members, worked by Sydney Elizabeth Davies, aged 14, dated 1882, 43.5 x 42cms, the smaller with standard alphabet and numerical lines, along with tree, rabbit and other animal content, by E Davies, dated 1997, 35.5 x 28.5cms, the final item depicting a colourful cockerel, 39 x 39cmsProvenance: deceased estate, farmhouse clearance Llŷn PeninsulaComments: all framed and glazed
A cased set of six Victorian silver whisky tots, Jesse Earls London 1889, part swirl and flued decoration, set in an oval case marked Earnshill Golf Course 1890, 3.7cm high, 120grams, (6). It is believed these item are related to Earnshill House in Hambridge, near Curry Rivel, Somerset. Although there is no longer a golf club on this site.
Diecast - Air Force 1 1/72 scale American aircraft model, item no. AF1-00112, the Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird. Housed within its original box. From a large collection of boxed models kits and professionally made museum-quality plastic model aircraft kits. The vendor would purchase each kit, then have each made and painted by a respected professional model maker. All boxed kits are sold as 'unchecked', and all made models are 'as displayed' and some have loose or are lacking some details. Auctioneum Ltd can offer no guarantees as to completeness or condition and due to their fragile nature, condition post-photography cannot be guaranteed. Each made model is finished to a very high standard, suitable for static display.
Diecast - x2 Witty Wings Sky Guardians 1/72 scale metal diecast, comprising of an SU-27 'Ukrainian Air Force' item no. WTW-72-014-003, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet 'VFA-102 50th Anniversary' Diamond Backs item no. WTW-72-008-002. Housed within their original boxes, with all parts appearing present. From a large collection of boxed models kits and professionally made museum-quality plastic model aircraft kits. The vendor would purchase each kit, then have each made and painted by a respected professional model maker. All boxed kits are sold as 'unchecked', and all made models are 'as displayed' and some have loose or are lacking some details. Auctioneum Ltd can offer no guarantees as to completeness or condition and due to their fragile nature, condition post-photography cannot be guaranteed. Each made model is finished to a very high standard, suitable for static display.
Diecast - a vintage Hogan 1/200 scale Belgium Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules, item no. 6412. Housed within original box, appears to be complete. From a large collection of boxed models kits and professionally made museum-quality plastic model aircraft kits. The vendor would purchase each kit, then have each made and painted by a respected professional model maker. All boxed kits are sold as 'unchecked', and all made models are 'as displayed' and some have loose or are lacking some details. Auctioneum Ltd can offer no guarantees as to completeness or condition and due to their fragile nature, condition post-photography cannot be guaranteed. Each made model is finished to a very high standard, suitable for static display.
A collection of The Dolls House Emporium scale model collectors item dolls house furnishings, including: umbrella; fruit basket; kitchen wares; curtains; curtain poles; and others, each in package; together with other dolls house furniture and furnishings, including: a suite of ceramic bathroom furniture items including a freestanding bath, a freestanding shower with curtain, a toilet and a sink, by Reutter Germany; a vintage model sewing machine; and other items.
A collection of Hasbro: Star Wars The Black Series figures, all boxed, including: Captain Poe Dameron, item no. C3292/B3834; Elite Praetorian Guard, item no. C3290/B3834; Jaina Solo, item no. C3737/B3834; Finn (First Order Disguise), item no. C1416/B3834; Darth Revan, item no. B9883/B3834; and others. (10)
A VERY LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE CHARGER QING DYNASTY LATE 19TH CENTURY, Decorated with horses and riders, and foliate design to verso. Mounted on a later rosewood stand. 37.5cm D Hairline crack to one side. NOTE this item was sold in our last sale but is being re-offered due to non payment
Robocop - ED260 - Kenner - Toy Line. A carded #39880 Robocop Light Up Alpha Command from Toy Island 1998. Item appears Mint with VG+ card. A boxed #64390 Robocop Ultra Police ED-260 appearing in Mint condition in VG+ box with instructions, inserts, decals and caps. Item appears to have not been used. (This does not constitute a guarantee). [MP]
MTH Mikes Train House) Electric Trains - A boxed MTH Electric Trains #20-60008-2 O gauge British Railways (Cream) 4-Car LMS Standard Passenger Set (2-Rail). Coaches appear Mint housed in Excellent internal polystyrene, contained within a generally Good outer box with some storage related wear mainly to edges. Item unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Ace Trains - A boxed O Gauge Ace Trains Set B BR Mk.I Pullman Set. The three coaches show some light signs of use appearing to be in Excellent condition overall, housed in an Excellent lift off lid box with some minor storage related wear. Item is unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Doctor Who - Comic Con - Bif Bang Pow! A Classic Doctor Who figure is one that was released for a comic con. There are only 3,000 of these available. 2446/3000. Item has been opened and appears in Excellent condition. Damage to card where it has been removed. (This does not constitute a guarantee).
Darstaed - A boxed O gauge tinplate Darstaed ES1 Modular Engine Shed. The engine shed appears to be in Mint condition and comes with accessories and instruction booklet. The shed is housed in a Mint box with inner polystyrene packaging. Item is unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Ace Trains - A boxed O Gauge Ace Trains Set B BR Mk.I Pullman Set. The three coaches show some light signs of use appearing to be in Excellent condition overall, housed in an Excellent lift off lid box with some minor storage related wear. Item is unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
ONE BOX AND LOOSE VINTAGE GAMES AND TOYS, to include a wooden boxed set of 1950's Meccano, a boxed set of Lotto, four sets of dominoes, a 007 tin of 2002 007 Spy files cards, a Walkers Tazo collector's force pack of The Star Wars Trilogy special Edition, a Nintendo 'Game & watch' Model No. FR-27, a reproduction metal moneybox, These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history (1 box + loose) (s.d)
Liverpool 2005 Champions League Final Boxed Football Shirt: Superb item to remember that famous comeback in Istanbul. Slip case and inner box excellent as is shirt which has still has tags and ribbons on. Certificate enclosed with embossed football shirt stating European Champions LFC Istanbul 2005.
Tottenham 49/50 Football Christmas Card: Official card sent by Spurs in their 2nd Division Championship season. With blue tassel to the left of a picture of White Hart Lane ground with cockerel in gold proudly sitting on a ball. Inside is printed Christmas 1949 and good wishes from the Directors Staff and Players. Nice item.
1963 Football Association Review Of the Centenary Year Book: Rare item not for sale to the public with the 3 Lions emblem to front above 1863-1963. Inside this 52 page quality booklet has full page pictures of team groups from the famous match England v Rest of the World plus pictures of match action v Scotland and even gifts from other countries Football Associations. Excellent.
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