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Lot 55
A CORAL, DIAMOND AND EMERALD RING, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1965Designed as two opposing carved corallium rubrum duck heads, each with a diamond-set beak, circular-cut emerald eyes and circular and single-cut diamond collars, signed VCA, numbered, maker's mark, French assay marks, ring size K½** Please note that this lot contains coral and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU. This lot will also be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife regulations if it is to be imported into the USA.
Lot 67
A DIAMOND FLOWER DRESS RING, CIRCA 1960Modelled as a rose in bloom, the round brilliant-cut diamond pistils set at the centre, the woven mesh petals highlighted with a line of single-cut diamonds, to a plain gold hoop, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.50ct total, French assay marks, ring size K (adjustable)
Lot 58
ƟPseudo-Augustine of Hippo, Sermones ad heremitas, in Latin, manuscript on paper [Italy (probably Lombardy), dated 2 January 1458] 64 leaves, wanting 8 leaves from last quire, else complete, collation: i-v12, vi4 (wanting central 4 bifolia), contemporary foliation in upper corner, each gathering backed with parchment strips and with similar strips inside innermost bifolium of each quire, single column of approximately 37 lines in a squat and curling hand strongly influenced by secretarial script, opening initials and words set in margin, a few nota bene marks in form of ‘clover leaf’ design, contents list in main hand on front pastedown, watermark a hunting horn, some spots, stains and small tears to edges, else good condition, 224 by 150mm.; original and contemporary binding of heavy wooden boards with leather spine, the backboard with the title of the work in the main hand as well as other contemporary notes on adjacent leather of spine, three small holes and an area free from patina that shows this book was once chained at its base by a hasp approximately 70 by 18mm., parchment pastedowns (lifting at corners and from fourteenth-century documents), remains of one leather wrap-around tie on front board and old paper label on spine, leather on spine splitting in places (other areas previously split with some modern restoration) and some worm damage, and holes from hasp causing splitting in that area of board, overall solid in binding Provenance:This charming rustic monastic codex was written by Bartholomeus de Zachariis in 1458 most probably for use in his preaching, and then later given to a Dominican convent: a colophon on fol. 62r notes its completion date as 2 January that year, and another on fol. 64v identifies the order of the house. A note added to this, reading “In 13o bancho a dextris 13’”, is probably its position in the library. Text:These sermons are excellent examples of medieval forgeries. They were addressed directly to the Order of Hermits or Friars of St Augustine, and usually include a direct and definitive statement that the saint was their author (here head of fol.1r). They are based on the work of Augustine and later Augustinian theologians, but their author, or authors, is unknown, and they were most probably produced to further the cause of the Augustinian Friars over their monastic rivals, the Augustinian Canons Regular. As works ascribed to the saint they gave much needed antiquity to the Friars (actually founded in 1256), allowing them to backdate their creation to half a millennia before the foundation of the Canons Regular in the eleventh century. The authors seem to have begun with some preaching materials composed as early as the twelfth century, but pulled the present text into its current form in the fourteenth century (B. Rano, ‘San Agustín y los orígenes de su Orden. Regla, Monasterio de Tagaste y Sermones ad fratres in eremo’, La Ciudad de Dios, 200 (1987); K. Walsh, ‘Wie ein Bettelorden zu (s)einem Gründer kam. Fingierte Traditionen um die Entstehung der Augustiner-Eremiten’, in Fälschungen im Mittelalter, V, 1988-1990; K. Elm, ‘Sermones ad fratres in eremo. Pseudoaugustinische Lebensregeln für Eremiten und Kanoniker’, in Regula Sancti Augustini. Normative Grundlage differenter Verbände im Mittelalter, 2002, pp. 528-89; and E.L. Saak, Creating Augustine: Interpreting Augustine and Augustinianism in the Later Middle Ages, 2012, 86-87). The friars may also have been involved in the rapid distribution of the text, and it was known throughout Europe by around 1350. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 25% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 4
Tom Payne - A tourmaline and diamond three stone ring, the oval mixed cut green tourmaline collet set with a brilliant cut diamond to each side, in a 9 carat yellow gold mount with plain polished 3.5mm wide shank and shoulders, hallmarked 1996, ring size K, presented in original box, Safeguard valuation for insurance certificate dated 2008 for six hundred and fifty pounds states tourmaline 0.82 carat, total weight of diamonds 0.07 carat.
Lot 2630
Selection of early 20th century autographs - signed letter to Colchester Mayor regarding Colchester Oyster Feast, names include artists, poets, writers, etc, including Seymour Hicks, George R. Sims, Anthony Hope-Hawkins, Lord Darling, Louis N. Packer, Walter Crane, Sir H. Lucy, Jerome K. Jerome, E. V. Lucas, Lawrence Alma Tadema, Katharine Tynan Hickson, John Galworthy, etc, some written in third person (qty)
Lot 3576
Pair 1930s silver candlesticks in the Georgian classical style, with tapering columns and urn candle holders, festoon and garland decoration, on square stepped bases with bead borders, separate sconces (London 1931), maker - C. or G. K. All at approximately 24ozs, 27.5cm overall height excluding sconces
Lot 180
Coetzee (J.M.) Life and Times of Michael K, N.Y. (Viking) 1984. First Edn., pict. d.w.; Amis (Martin) Einstein's Monsters, 8vo L. 1987 First Edn., pict. d.w.; Carey (Peter) The Tax Inspector, N.Y. (Knopf) 192, First American Edn., d.w., and The History of the Kelly Gang, L. (Faber & Faber) 2001. First Edn., Signed by Author, pict. paperback. All v. good. (4)
Lot 350
Gardening Books: Nelson & Brady, Irish Gardening and Horticulture, D. 1979; Nelson & Mc Cracken, The Brightest Jewel, 1987; Nelson - A Heritage of Beauty, D. 2000, Signed,; Nelson & Walsh - An Irish Flower Garden Replanted, D. 1997, Signed by both Author & Artist,; The Burren, Kilkenny 1991; Bowe (P.) & Lamb (K.) A History of Gardening in Ireland, D. 1995, Signed; & 4 others sim. some Signed. As a coll., w.a.f. (11)
Lot 552
Heaney (Seamus) A Tribute to Kevin Sullivan, with contributions by Heaney, Thomas Flanagan, Ben Kiely, Sean White and June K. Davison, Signed by all five, wrappers, stapled, apparently No. 3 of only 5 copies signed thus, very scarce.[Kevin Sullivan, of Dublin and Boston, formerly a Jesuit, was best known as the author of Joyce Among the Jesuits]. (1)
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Lot 891
R.I.A.: Best (R.I.) & Bergin (O.) Lebor na Huidre-Book of the Dun Cow, roy 8vo D. 1929. First Edn., Inscribed Pres. Copy from author to Donal O'Connor; Keating (Geoffrey) Tri Bior -Ghaoithe an Bhais - The Three Shafts of Death, roy 8vo D. 1931. Second Edn., ed. by O. Bergin, d.w.; Ebel (Dr. H.) Celtic Studies, ed. by Wm. K. Sullivan, 8vo L. 1863, cloth; Chadwick (W.K.) An Early Irish Reader, roy 8vo Cambridge 1927, d.w.; Mac Alister (R.A.S.) Studies in Irish Epigraphy, Part 1, 8vo L. 1897, cloth. (5)
Lot 34
A fine George III silver gilt mounted presentation sword by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, the blade inscribed "St Sebastian taken by storm XXX1st August MDCCCXIII, to one side and to "Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass. This sabre is presented by his townsmen of Paisley joined by several noblemen and gentlemen in its vicinity is an expression of high esteem for his character and admiration of his distinguished services in the course of his country and her allies. Paisley MDCCCXII" to the other side, London 1813, together with an illuminated proclamation, with seals, boxed, to Kenneth Snodgrass (c.1830) length 35in.See lot 635 for the medal awarded to Captain Snodgrass. The following obituary was originally published in the Illustrated Sydney News,10th December 1853 page. 5Snodgrass, Kenneth (1784-1853)The late Colonel Snodgrass was born in the west of Scotland about the year 1784. The Colonel was the eldest son of a Doctor of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and his mother was the sister of Sir K. Douglass, Baronet. At an early age he entered the army, and distinguished himself as an officer of the 52nd Regiment. His excellent military qualities soon attracted the General in command, and he was on various occasions selected as leader of extraordinary attacks on the French during the war in Spain, and for many years was entrusted with the sole command of Portuguese battalions. In the "Exploits of Wellington," "Maxwell's Life of Wellington," and the "Subaltern," this distinguished officer's courage as victoriously leading the "forlorn hope" at St. Sebastian, is particularly narrated. On that occasion the Colonel, then only a Major, lost 200 men, before he reached the bastions of the fortress. The citadel was taken by Snodgrass and four hundred British soldiers, the French fighting hand to hand. For this act he was presented with a magnificent gold sword and medal. The Colonel was twice wounded, as a recompense for which he enjoyed a considerable pension until his death. When Sir .T. Franklin left Van Diemen's Land, he administered the civil government of that island, and afterwards that of New South Wales, between the departure of Sir Richard Bourke, and the arrival of Sir G. Gipps. His venerable mother only died about a year ago, aged 90; his brother, the late Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass, formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Archibald Campbell, the conqueror of Burmah in 1825, died several years ago. The late Colonel Snodgrass has left two married daughters and several sons, one a major in the 96th regiment in India. He was no less distinguished for his social qualities, his unbounded hospitality, and goodness of heart, than for his military acquirements. He was well known in the colony as Commander of the Forces and originator of the Mounted Police during the desperate bushranging period. The Colonel died on the banks of the Hunter, of gout in the stomach, in October, 1853.
Lot 635
A Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 awarded to Kenneth Snodgrass, Capt 52nd Foot with Vittoria, Cuidad Rodrigo, Fuentes D'Onor and Corunna clasps.See lot 34 for the sword awarded to Captain Snodgrass. Snodgrass, Kenneth (1784-1853)The late Colonel Snodgrass was born in the west of Scotland about the year 1784. The Colonel was the eldest son of a Doctor of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and his mother was the sister of Sir K. Douglass, Baronet. At an early age he entered the army, and distinguished himself as an officer of the 52nd Regiment. His excellent military qualities soon attracted the General in command, and he was on various occasions selected as leader of extraordinary attacks on the French during the war in Spain, and for many years was entrusted with the sole command of Portuguese battalions. In the "Exploits of Wellington," "Maxwell's Life of Wellington," and the "Subaltern," this distinguished officer's courage as victoriously leading the "forlorn hope" at St. Sebastian, is particularly narrated. On that occasion the Colonel, then only a Major, lost 200 men, before he reached the bastions of the fortress. The citadel was taken by Snodgrass and four hundred British soldiers, the French fighting hand to hand. For this act he was presented with a magnificent gold sword and medal. The Colonel was twice wounded, as a recompense for which he enjoyed a considerable pension until his death. When Sir .T. Franklin left Van Diemen's Land, he administered the civil government of that island, and afterwards that of New South Wales, between the departure of Sir Richard Bourke, and the arrival of Sir G. Gipps. His venerable mother only died about a year ago, aged 90; his brother, the late Lieut. Colonel Snodgrass, formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Archibald Campbell, the conqueror of Burmah in 1825, died several years ago. The late Colonel Snodgrass has left two married daughters and several sons, one a major in the 96th regiment in India. He was no less distinguished for his social qualities, his unbounded hospitality, and goodness of heart, than for his military acquirements. He was well known in the colony as Commander of the Forces and originator of the Mounted Police during the desperate bushranging period. The Colonel died on the banks of the Hunter, of gout in the stomach, in October, 1853.
Lot 910A
Two small cartons. Marcel Proust. Includes; Enright, D. J. 'Marcel Proust: In Search of Lost Time', six volumes, London: 1992; Scott Moncrieff, C. K. & Kilmartin, T. (trans.) 'Marcel Proust: Remembrance of Things Past', three volume box set; Dalley, Jan (trans.) 'The Book of Proust', London: 1989. Etc. (24)
Lot 1094
A French K & G Luneville 'Old Strasbourg' pattern faience pottery part dinner and breakfast service, decorated with polychrome flower sprays within a dark pink wavy-edge border, comprising: 8 x 25cm plates, 8 x 21cm plates, 7 x 15cm plates, 8 x 23cm soup bowls, 7 x 21cm cereal bowls (plain edge), 3 circular tureens and covers with scrolled handles, coffee pot, teapot and sucrier (all with peach finials), a rectangular serving plate, one breakfast cup and saucer, 4 teacups and 8 saucers and 5 coffee cups and 8 saucers (some faults)
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