BRUNEL ISAMBARD KINGDOM: (1806-1859) British Engineer. A.L.S., I K Brunel, one page, 8vo, Duke Street, Westminster, 12th May 1837, to C. W. Stevens, on the printed stationery of the Great Western Railway. Brunel confirms to his correspondent that the 'statement of Mr. White requesting an arrangement with me as to Mr. Cholmeley's land is quite correct'. With integral address leaf in Brunel's hand and bearing a few small remnants of the original red wax seal and several postal cancellations. Some light creasing and minor age wear, about VG £600-800 Brunel's letter is written during the time he was engineering the Great Western Railway which linked London with the southwest and west of England, the West Midlands and most of Wales. Labelled by some as 'God's Wonderful Railway', it's first trains ran on 4th June 1838, just over a year after the present letter was written.
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BRUNEL ISAMBARD KINGDOM: (1806-1859) British Engineer. A rare vintage signed carte-de-visite photograph by Brunel, the original image seemingly removed and subsequently neatly and professionally replaced with a vintage albumen image of the famous portrait of Brunel by Robert Howlett depicting the engineer standing in a full length pose in front of the giant launching chains on the 'checking drum' braking mechanism at John Scott Russell's Millwall shipyard in 1857. Signed ('I K Brunel') by Brunel in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower photographer's mount, the very upper edge of his signature slightly obscured as a result of the image being laid down above the signature. With the imprint of the London Stereoscopic Company to the verso. Some extremely minor, light age wear and a couple of light scuffs to the image. About VG £2000-3000 The iconic image of Brunel was captured by Robert Howlett as part of his commission for the Illustrated Times to document the construction of the world's largest steamship, the SS Great Eastern which had been designed by Brunel. The present image was taken in November 1857 to celebrate the launch of the steamship and has been described as 'one of the first examples of environmental portraiture'. Robert Howlett (1831-1858) British Photographer, a pioneer in the field who, upon his untimely death at the age of 27, was described by the Illustrated Times as 'one of the most skilful photographers of the day'. Despite the present example not being a signed photograph of Brunel in it's true, original state, it nevertheless remains an extremely rare example of a signed portrait of the engineer that would, in our opinion, certainly satisfy the desires of most collectors looking to acquire a signed photograph of Brunel.
FIELDS MEDALS AWARDED MATHEMATICIANS: A good collection of seven signed 6 x 4 cards, one 4to page, some with inscriptions, by various Field Medals awarded mathematicians, comprisingAlexander Grothendieck (1928-2014) Stateless for most of his life, Grothendieck is largely considered the greatest mathematician of the 20th century. 1966 Award; Alan Baker (1939-2018) English Mathematician, known for his work on effective methods in number theory. Fields medal Award in 1970; Heisuke Hironaka (1931- ) Japanese Mathematician. Signed also in Japanese. 1970 Award; David Mumford (1937- ) American Mathematician. 1974 Award. Daniel Quillen (1940-2011) American Mathematician. Best known for being the "prime architect" of higher algebraic K-theory. 1978 Award; Pierre René, Viscount Deligne (1944- ) Belgian Mathematician. 1978 award, and Michael Freedman (1951- ) American Mathematician. Awarded a Fields Medal in 1986 for his work on the 4-dimensional generalized Poincaré conjecture. Signed to a 4to page with the printed heading of the University of California, San Diego, Department of Mathematics. VG, 7 £250-350 The Fields Medal, widely regarded as the mathematician´s Nobel Prize, is considered one of the highest honors a mathematician can receive. The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to two, three, or four mathematicians under 40 years of age at the International Congress of the International Mathematical Union (IMU), a meeting that takes place every four years.
PARK KEITH: (1892-1975) New Zealand Air Chief Marshal of World War II, played a significant role during the Battle of Britain. D.S., K R Park, one page, folio, France, 29th June 1918. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a combat report (headed Combats in the Air) relating to the destruction of an enemy aircraft by Captain J. E. Drummond of 48 Squadron, piloting a Bristol Fighter C.926. Drummond's narrative states, in part, 'While on O.P. over HANGEST, in conjunction with another flight of the Squadron, and with a formation of S.E.5's of 41 Squadron, I observed a red light fired by the S.E.5's, which were the lowest of the three formations, while my flight was the highest. I took my flight down, and as we swerved outwards to avoid our other flight, I came across a stray E[nemy] A[ircraft] which was going East at a great pace. As we passed down my Observer fired 100 rounds into the E.A. at 200 yards range; I then did a climbing turn and dived on the E.A. firing about 100 rounds…..The E.A. went at once into a vertical dive. I followed it down and when it flattened out, I put another 100 rounds into it…..Smoke started streaming from the E.A. which went over on its back and then fell into a slow, wide spin, smoke still streaming from it. When I saw it next it was diving vertically again…..We circled round the crash and saw it lying there, still smoking'. Park has signed his name at the foot in his capacity as a Major Commanding 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and in approval of Drummond's account. Several file holes to the left edge and corner, none of which affect the text or signature, and with a few pencil annotations. About VG £300-400
‘the German people should be treated sternly although, of course, justly’ EISENHOWER DWIGHT D.: (1890-1969) American General of World War II. American President 1953-61. A good war date T.L.S., Dwight D Eisenhower, one page, 8vo, Supreme Headquarters, 25th September 1944, to Mrs. K. G. Venning, on the printed stationery of the Office of the Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force. Eisenhower writes, in full, 'I quite agree with your convictions that the German people should be treated sternly although, of course, justly. I not only disapprove of fraternization, but under my orders, commanders are being especially watchful to prevent this. I think the pictures you saw involved an isolated incident'. Accompanied by the original envelope. Some light creasing and some small, minor traces of former mounting to the upper left corner, G £200-300 On 25th September 1944, the date of the present letter, Operation Market Garden ended in defeat for the Allies when they failed to cross the Rhine.
BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: Selection of signed photographs of various sizes (8 x 10, postcard and smaller), signed cards (3), A.Ls.S. (3), T.Ls.S. (2) by various British Prime Ministers of the 20th century comprising H. H. Asquith (2; also accompanied by a pencil A.L.S. by his wife, Margot Asquith, stating, in full, 'I'm afraid I can't write anything for £100. Yesterday a journalist offered me £300 for an article on Rome & promised me more if I cd. make it long enough for two parts. I've been offered thousands of pounds by American publishers if I wd. write 2 articles on our Royal family (King Edward & K. George) whom I've known very intimately but no money wd. make me do it'. I hate writing & had it not been for Lord Morley wd. never have published anything', 13th March 1924), Stanley Baldwin (A.L.S., Baldwin of Bewdley, two pages, 8vo, Astley Hall, Stourport, 30th December 1939, to Mr. Gillett. Baldwin thanks his correspondent for their letter and a copy of St Martin's Review, which he has looked at with interest, and continues 'It is good of you to offer to print a contribution from me, but I am not a writer, alas!'. In a lengthy postscript Baldwin further apologises for his delay in writing, explaining 'my secretary has been away for some months, and I try to deal single handed with a mixed grill of a correspondence which at times seems to mount over my head'), Andrew Bonar Law (T.L.S., A. Bonar Law, one page, 8vo, Edwardes Square, Kensington, 17th November 1913, to 'My dear Windham'. Law thanks his correspondent for their letter and invitation although adds that he has no prospect of being in Norfolk again and concludes 'I shall send your suggestion about literature to the Central Office'), Harold Wilson (3; one an unusual vintage signed 9.5 x 7.5 photograph of Wilson standing in a three quarter length pose at the Canadian International Trade Fair in Toronto alongside C. D. Howe, the Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce, and Charles Sawyer, the American Secretary of Commerce, May 1949), Edward Heath (3; one a vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph dated 2nd May 1966 in his hand and another a brief T.L.S. to Andre Deutsch thanking him for a copy of William Davis' book, October 1968), James Callaghan and Tony Blair. G to generally VG, 13 £100-150
KINSKI NASTASSJA: (1961- ) German-born Actress. A very attractive 10 x 8 photograph of Kinski, the image showing the artist laying in a three quarter length sensual pose, with a large snake on her. Signed in bold dark ink `Love + Peace - Nastassja K´, adding a heart-face sketch, to clear area of the image. EX £80-120
Zeppelin postcard signed by seven LZ129, 130 crew members including Otto Beduar?, Handl Beollm? , Grotzinger?, Oskar Rosch, Albert Thasler, Adolf Fisher, Richard Kollman, K Hazel, . Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Ten WW2 aces and DFM winners signed 1987 Lord Dowding Sheltered Housing Appeal cover RAFAC29. Dowding 17p Stamp and BFPS 2154 postmark. Includes Grp Capt F Carey DFC AFC DFM, Sqn Ldr R Dalton DFM, Flt Lt F Gash DFM Wg Cdr W Gregory DFM, Wg Cdr T Higginson DFC DFM, Air Cdre E Wright DFC DFM, Sqn Ldr C Haw DFC DFM, Sqn Ldr R Stilwell DFC DFM, Sqn Ldr K Lee DFC, Bobby Oxspring & John Keatings. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
WW2 Tank Busters signed card. Rare Nineteen Typhoon 609 sqn pilots including Sqn Ldr R Beamont DSO DFC, Sqn Ldr A Ingle DFC AFC, Sqn Ldr R Lallemont DFC, Sqn Ldr L Stark DFC AFC, Flt Lt Atkinson DFC, Flt Lt J Inches DFC, K Adams, G Jaspis DFC, J Stewart DFC, H Skett, G Watelet, De Bruyn, R Harkness DFC, A LaForce, J Mathys, A Billam, G Stevens, T Annear, F Linacre. Comes with special certificate numbered 10. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
THE BEATLES WHITE ALBUM & RELATED - LPs/7" & EP/BOOKS & DVD. Package of 2 x LPs, 2 x books, 1 x EP, 1 x 7" and 1 x DVD box set. Titles are White Album (UK PCS 7067/8, top loading stereo number 0368687, 'An EMI Recording' - VG+ record 1, some light scuff marks, VG+ record 2, a few light surface/hairline marks/with black inners, photos, spacer and poster/VG+ well presented sleeve, a small tear on the top part of the spine), Some Time In New York City (PCSP 716 - Ex/Ex), Magical Mystery Tour EP (mono MMT-1 blue page - VG+ and Ex records/VG+), (Just Like) Starting Over (K 79186 - Ex/VG), A Spaniard In The Works (1980 edition, excellent condition), John Lennon In His Own Write (1980 edition, excellent condition) and The Beatles Anthology (DVD set, 07243 4 92969 9 2, excellent condition).
GEORGE HARRISON - UK 7" (WITH DEMOS/FACTORY SAMPLES). You'll be on cloud nine with this excellent selection of 5 x UK 7" including demos/factory samples. Titles are Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (R 5988 - glossy Ex record with a couple of light paper marks/complete with scarce 'Fresh From Apple' flyer promoting the single, excellent condition), My Sweet Lord (2 copies R 5884 including the demo - Ex+ or 'NM' top condition record/Ex+ original picture cover, also with a factory sample stickered copy - Ex+/VG+), Ding Dong (R 6002 demo - Ex+ or 'NM') and It's What You Value (stock K 16967 - Ex+ or 'NM'). Provenance: From the collection of Don George - a BBC Radio 1 producer from its inception in 1967 until his retirement in the late 80’s.
JOHN LENNON/YOKO ONO - (MAINLY) UK 7" DEMOS/FACTORY SAMPLES. Wicked pack of 8 x UK 7" including 4 demos and 3 'factory sample not for sale' stickered copies. Titles are Power To The People c/w Open Your Box (demo R 5892 - superb archive condition showing no discernible markings), Imagine (demo R 6009 - Ex+ or 'NM' condition record/VG+ original picture sleeve), Run, Run, Run (demo APPLE 48 - Ex+ or 'NM'), Mrs. Lennon (demo APPLE 38 - Ex some storage marks, should clean), Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (2 x green copies, R 5970 with factory sample stickers - Ex+/Ex, also with 1 x black vinyl copy with factory sample sticker - Ex+/generic) and Woman (K 79195 - Ex+/Ex+ company sleeve). Provenance: From the collection of Don George - a BBC Radio 1 producer from its inception in 1967 until his retirement in the late 80’s.
HOLLAND & HOLLANDA .300 H&H MAGNUM RIMLESS TAKE-DOWN BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1588,24 3/4in. replacement nitro barrel engraved 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND. 13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON.', the knox form engraved '.300 H&H MAGNUM RIMLESS', block-mounted open sights with folding leaf sight, marked 50/200 and 350, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with folding protector hood, the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a K. Kahles Helia Super telescopic sight, serial no. 136760, in quickly-detachable side mounts, the rear ring engraved with a starburst and 'HOLLAND & HOLLAND NO. 1588', matt top receiver ring, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate engraved '4 CTGES', the triggerguard with the serial number, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes, horn pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, 14 1/8in. pull, weight 7lb. 4oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 5oz. (with scope). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MONT BLANC, GERMANYA BOXED LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN, MODEL '149 UNICEF HELMUT JAHN EDITION', serial no. 3463 of 4810,released in 2003 and comprising of a MeisterstŸck 149 piston fountain pen fitted with a medium 18 K gold nib with platinum inlay, the barrel and cap made of black precious resin inlaid with the Montblanc white star, gold-plated clip and rings, complete in a special solid acrylic case containing the pen and a bottle of Montblanc ink, the whole housed in its maker's display carton, unused, light storage marks to carton. ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.
J.P. SAUER & SOHNA 7X64 'MOD. 90' BOLT-MAGAZINE STUTZEN SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. K 15187,20 1/2in. nitro barrel with ramp-mounted open sights and ramp-mounted bead foresight, the receiver with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mount bases, tang safety, detachable box magazine (marked for .270, standard 4-round medium), set trigger, full-length pistolgrip stock with palm swell, cheekpiece, hogsback comb, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 1oz.. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
MANTON & CO.A 7X57R SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER EJECTOR RIFLE, serial no. 06656,27in. nitro reproved barrel (converted from .303 to 7x57R, London reproofed in 1990) with raised matt rib, the sides engraved 'MANTON & CO. GUN MAKERS TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G. LONDON & CALCUTTA', ramped bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a K. Kahles Helia-Super telescopic sight, serial no. 260854, in quickly-detachable mounts, carved arcaded percussion fence, rounded action bar, rebounding sidelock, border engraving, retaining very slight traces of finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, sling eyes, later fitted engraved ammunition trap, fore-end with minor insert repair, grip-catch release lever and horn finial, weight 7lb. 12oz. (unscoped) and 8lb. 15oz. (with scope). S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
A GROUP OF 12 WORKS ON PAPER BY STANLEY BORIS PRANSKY (AMERICAN 1931-1965), 6 DOUBLE-SIDED, 1963-1964 comprising:a) Portrait of a Person in Sunglasses (recto, verso), watercolor on Fabriano paper, 43 x 29.5 cm (16 7/8 x 11 5/8 in.)b) Firenze (recto), 1963, signed, dated and inscribed lower right; Portrait of a Man (verso), watercolor on Fabriano paper, 43 x 59 cm (16 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.)c) Frenze (recto), 1963, signed and dated lower right; Dark-Haired Man (verso), watercolor on Fabriano paper, 59 x 43 cm (23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)d) Half-Length Portraits of Woman and Man (double-sided), watercolor on Fabriano paper, 59 x 43 cm (23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)e) Woman in Blue Headscarf, watercolor on Fabriano paper, 59 x 43 cm (23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)f) Cityscape with Cypress Trees, watercolor on Fabriano paper, 59 x 43 cm (23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)g) Man in Sunglasses, ink on card paper, 70 x 50 cm (27 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.)h) Girl in Salmon Dress, watercolor on paper, 69.5 x 49.5 cm (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.)i) Half-Length Portrait of a Woman (recto), ink on paper; On the Couch (verso), watercolor on paper, 69.5 x 50.5 cm (27 3/8 x 19 7/8 in.)j) Seated Man, 1963, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, 59 x 43 cm (23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)k) Woman in Sunglasses and Headphones and Full-Length Portrait of a Woman (recto, verso), watercolor on Fabriano paper, 59 x 43 cm ((23 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.)l) [Reclining Man] Firenze, 1964, charcoal on Fabriano Duraflex paper, signed, dated and inscribed lower right, 69.5 x 50 cm (27 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.) PROVENANCEGrosvenor Gallery, London
A GROUP OF 11 SILVER HUNTING POCKET WATCHES FOR SWISS IMPORT, VARIOUS MAKERS, INCLUDING CHOPARD AND PAVEL BUHRE, CIRCA 1900 comprising:a) a silver Chopard pocket watch with lever movement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, the covers marked with factory mark and numerals 72403, incised with various other inscriptions, the case engraved with hunting scenes; diameter: 52 mmb) a silver Perret & Fils Brenets pocket watch with bridge movement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, dial signed Brenets, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 3786430, GK, with winding key, the case engraved with monogram H; diameter: 52 mm c) a silver Perret & Fils Brenets pocket watch with bridge movement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, dial signed Brenets, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 1, 408389, with winding key, the case with engine-turned design encircling a heraldic shield on recto; diameter: 60 mmd) a silver Hebdomas 8-day pocket watch with open anchor escapement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 2162, JJ, the case engraved with hunting dog; diameter: 50 mme) a silver Qte Boutte pocket watch with nickel lever movement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, dial signed Qte Boutte, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 294284, with winding key, the case engraved with floral and foliate designs; diameter: 52 mmf) a silver Hy. Moser & Cie pocket watch with anchor escapement, 15 jewels, enamel dial, dial signed Hy Moser & Cie, the cover marked with factory mark, 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 15843, the case with engine-turned design encircling a heraldic shield on recto; diameter: 53 mmg) a silver Perriet pocket watch with anchor escapement, 13 jewels, enamel dial, the cover marked with silver standard, numerals 27266, with winding key and chain, the case engraved with floral and foliate designs; diameter: 52 mmh) a silver Pavel Buhre pocket watch with bridge movement, enamel dial, dial signed Pavel Buhre, cover marked Pavel Buhre Manufacturer for the Court of His Majesty in Russian, no. 114857, inscribed Vorotnsovka / 27 November 1905 in Russian, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 114857, the case with engine-turned design encircling a heraldic shield on recto; diameter: 52 mmi) a silver Monard & Co pocket watch with anchor escapement, 13 jewels, enamel dial, dial signed Munnard Geneve, the cover marked with 84 standards, numerals 270831, with winding key, the case engraved with engine-turned designs; diameter: 50 mmj) a silver pocket watch with bridge movement, enamel dial, the cover marked with 0.875 and 84 standards, numerals 62618, the case with engine-turned design, the centers engraved with double-headed imperial eagle with dedication in Russian For Great Armament, the verso monogrammed VV in Russian; diameter: 55 mmk) a Gustave Jacot Locle silver pocket watch with pin lever escapement, enamel dial, dial signed La Terrasse succ. de G. Jacot, cover marked with numerals 17277, the case engraved with floral and foliate designs over engire-turned ground encircling a heraldic shield on recto; diameter: 52 mmoverall weight: 1120.3 g (36.0185 ozt)
JEAN LAMBERT-RUCKI (POLISH 1888-1967) The Nativity, painted ceramic with painted plywood stable set comprising:a) the infant Christ laying in a straw-covered cradle; overall dimensions: 5.5 (h) x 10 (l) x 7 (w) cm (2 1/8 x 4 x 2 3/4 in.)b) the Virgin, looking down and holding a cloth between her hands; height: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)c) Joseph, kneeling and holding out his hands in rapture, signed under base; height: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)d) a kneeling figure in white robes with raised arms, signed under base; height: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)e) a masked kneeling figure with green conical hat, signed under base; 16 cm (8 7/8 in.)f) a woman in yellow hat with ochre, green and white robes, standing with arms wrapped around her body, signed under base; height: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)g) a kneeling and bowing figure in blue robe; overall height: 9 cm (3 1/2 in.)h) a shepherd playing the flute in red conical hat and striped robes, signed on the interior of the robes; height: 23.7 cm (9 3/8 in.)i) a cow, signed under base; overall dimensions: 12 (h) x 20.5 (l) x 8.5 (w) cm (4 3/4 x 8 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)j) a bull, signed under base; overall dimensions: 14.5 (h) x 17.5 (l) x 8.5 (w) cm (5 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)k, l, m) three angels; height of each: approximately 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)n) the stable; overall dimensions: 39 (h) x 75 (w) x 37.5 (d) cm (15 3/8 x 29 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.)
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[KLIMT, GUSTAV] DAS WERK VON GUSTAV KLIMT. EINLEITENDE WORTE: HERMANN BAHR, PETER ALTENBERG. WIEN UND LIEPZIG, HUGO HELLER KUNSTVERLAG, 1918. GUSTAV KLIMT (AUSTRIAN 1862-1918), artist, DAS WERK VON GUSTAV KLIMT. EINLEITENDE WORTE: HERMANN BAHR, PETER ALTERNBERG [The Work of Gustav Klimt] (Vienna and Leipzig: Hugo Heller, 1918), printed by K. K. Hof-und-Staatsdruckerei. Square folio (470 x 453 mm). With embossed title on cover page, containing 50 richly printed collotype plates including 10 in color and heightened in gold and silver, all with specially designed unique intaglio signets printed in gold in lower margins. Contents (title-page, plate lists, and separate sheets with Bahr and Altenberg text) in original case designed by Julius Dratva, Vienna, with grey-green cloth-covered spine over faux calf patterned boards with gilt square on front cover bearing Klimt's name within ornamental circle and his name stamped in gilt on spine. Hand-numbered edition 128/300 of this exceptionally rare and illustrious publication, complete with all printed plates and text.LOT NOTESDas Werk, Klimt's only monograph published in his lifetime, was produced in close collaboration his friend, the Viennese publisher Hugo Heller. Klimt supervised its production from 1908-1918, shortly before his death. Each image is rendered in collotype (heliogravure) and bears its distinctive signet in the lower margin. These gold signets were original designs, which Klimt specifically developed between 1908 and 1914 in order to designate and symbolize each image in this portfolio. The total edition of 300 originally included: I-XXXV including an original drawing by Klimt, XXXVI-LXX with a facsimile signature on the title page, and this edition of 230. However, many were lost or misplaced due to Heller's bankruptcy, subsequent move, and Klimt's death soon after the publication, making existing copies more rare. Amongst the owners of the portfolio were the Emperor Franz Joseph, the first to buy a copy, and the noted American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
A RUSSIAN GILT SILVER AND HARDSTONE KOVSH, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1906 with hooked geometric handle, stylized ornamental decoration around the rim, the handle and rim applied with varicolored hardstones, the prow with dedication in French Souvenir de Kiew 1906 / Nadime, Jacques Srether Leon Weinstein, marked with 84 standard with assayer's mark I.L in Cyrillic for Ivan Lebyodkin, workmaster's mark I.P in Cyrillic, possibly for I.L. Prokofiev, spurious mark K. Faberge in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant, impressed with numerals 184; height: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.), length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.), weight: 490.8 g (15.775 ozt)
A SOVIET PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP OF INDIRA GANDHI WITH TWO PIONEERS AFTER BRONISLAV BISTRUSHKIN (RUSSIAN 1926-1977), KRASNY FARFORIST PORCELAIN FACTORY, CHUDOVO, 1958-1962 after a design by BRONISLAV BISTRUSHKIN (RUSSIAN 1926-1977), depicting Indira Gandhi wearing a white and lilac sari, with a pair of Soviet pioneers, the boy placing an orange neckerchief around her neck, green underglaze factory mark and inscription in pencil with factory name, title and date; overall height: 36 cm (14 1/8 in.) LITERATUREIgor Pelinskiy and Marina Safonova, Sovetskiy farfor 1917-1991 [Soviet Porcelain 1917-1991] ([Moscow]: Lyubimaya kniga, 2012), p. 422 (illustrated).RELATED LITERATUREOda k radosti / Ode to Joy (Moscow: Pinakotheke, 2008), p. 375 (illustrated)
Two Royal Crown Derby Mansion House Dwarves 'Theatre Royal Haymarket' by K. J. Fowler and 'Auction of Elegant Household Furniture' by J. Bryan H17.5cm (2) Condition Report Both in excellent condition, no damage or faults. First Quality. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
An Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, the cushion cut sapphire in a white millegrain setting within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw and millegrain settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.60 carat approximately, finger size P see illustration. The ring is in good condition. It is stamped 'CT & PLAT' and the remainder is rubbed. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 5.1 grams. CR made 24.01.20.
A Diamond Line Bracelet, round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 4.00 carat approximately, length 19.8cm see illustration. The bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a figure-of-eight safety catch. It is stamped 'AP' and '400'. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 10.2 grams. CR made 16.01.20.
A Diamond Three Stone Ring, the graduated round brilliant cut diamonds in a trefoil formation in white claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.05 carat approximately, finger size M see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'KJ', Birmingham. Diamond 1 measures - 5.23mm x 5.20mm x 3.03mm. Diamond 2 measures - 4.19mm x 4.19mm x 2.68mm. Diamond 3 measures - 4.15mm x 4.15mm x 2.57mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 5.1 grams. CR made 20.01.20.
A Pair of 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Earrings, the round brilliant cut diamonds in four claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 4.00 carat approximately, with post fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition. They are hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'EMF', Sheffield. Diamond 1 measures - 8.04mm x 8.04mm, depth unobtainable. Diamond 2 measures 8.02mm x 8.03mm, depth unobtainable. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1. Gross weight 3.2 grams. CR made 24.01.20.
A Diamond Brooch/Pendant, circa 1910, an old cut diamond centrally within a border of smaller old cut diamonds, to eight radial arms each with an old cut diamond terminal and alternating with further diamond set sections to create a quasi-circular frame, with a detachable diamond set pendant bale, total estimated diamond weight 2.50 carat approximately, measures (as a pendant) 3.1cm by 4.0cm see illustration . The brooch/pendant is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and cage catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamps, but it has reasonable heft and in our opinion could possibly be platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 7.2 grams. CR made 06.12.19.
A Pair of Diamond Cluster Earrings, a round brilliant cut diamond within a border of four smaller round brilliant cut diamonds in white millegrain settings, spaced by pairs of smaller round brilliant cut diamonds in claw and millegrain settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.70 carat approximately, with post fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold or platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 4.5 grams. CR made 21.01.20.
A Diamond Five Stone Ring, the graduated marquise cut diamonds to marquise cut diamond set shoulders in the opposite orientation, in white claw settings, on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 3.00 carat approximately, finger size N1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It appears to be stamped '14K' but it is rubbed. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.2 grams. CR made 21.01.20.
A Diamond and Pinkish-Purple Stone Bar Brooch, the round cut pinkish-purple stone within a border of old cut diamonds, to two transparent sections within borders of rose cut diamonds, in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.40 carat approximately, length 7.0cm see illustration NB: For more information on the coloured stone please see the condition report. The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and hook catch and features a safety chain. Diagnostic results were unobtainable, however, the pinkish-purple stone exhibits a uniaxial interference figure by the use of a Conoscope, exhibits purple and bluish-purple with a London Dichroscope, and under the microscope a two-phase inclusion was visible suggesting morganite. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 10.2 grams. CR made 22.01.20.
A Diamond Line Bracelet, round brilliant cut diamonds in white four claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 4.60 carat approximately, length 17.5cm see illustration. The bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a figure-of-eight safety catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 16.3 grams. CR made 17.01.20.
A Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, the round cut sapphire in a yellow rubbed over setting within a border of old cut diamonds in yellow claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.50 carat approximately, with post fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition, one diamond is chipped. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour K/L/M, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.2 grams. CR made 17.01.20.
An 18 Carat Two-Colour Gold Diamond Set Flat Curb Link Bracelet, pairs of white links inset with four round brilliant cut diamonds in claw settings alternate with a larger polished yellow link, total estimated diamond weight 0.60 carat approximately, length 19.2cm see illustration . The bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features two figure-of-eight safety catches. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'S&S', London (import), 1965. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 52.2 grams. CR made 17.01.20.
A Diamond Three Stone Ring, the graduated emerald-cut diamonds in white millegrain settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.25 carat approximately, finger size O see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. It is also stamped '1.25'. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity VS2/SI1/SI2. Gross weight 3.0 grams. CR made 20.01.20.
A Diamond Three Stone Ring, the graduated round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow claw settings, to a textured shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 2.85 carat approximately, finger size L1/2 see illustration. The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Diamond 1 measures - 6.21mm x 6.22mm x 3.83mm. Diamond 2 measures - 6.18mm x 6.16mm x 3.96mm. Diamond 3 measures - 6.57mm x 6.56mm x 3.99mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L/M (centre stone M); clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 6.2 grams. CR made 06.02.20.
A Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, the two round brilliant cut diamonds to eight-cut diamond set shoulders in white claw settings, on a yellow plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.00 carat approximately, finger size J see illustration The ring is accompanied by correspondence appertaining to the manufacture of the ring. The ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CT' and 'PLAT'. Diamond 1 - 5.03mm x 5.09mm x 2.97mm. Diamond 2 - 5.44mm x 5.46mm x 3.01mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.6 grams. CR made 16.01.20.
An Emerald and Diamond Ring, the emerald-cut emerald in yellow claws, flanked by an old cut diamond on each shoulder and a round brilliant cut diamond to the top and bottom of the emerald, in white claws, to white fronted shoulders on a yellow plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 2.00 carat approximately, finger size O1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CTPLAT' and in our opinion would test as gold and platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 3.7 grams. CR made 16th August 2019
A Diamond Solitaire Ring, the princess cut diamond in a yellow four claw setting, to baguette cut diamond channel set shoulders, on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 2.00 carat approximately, finger size M see illustration . The ring was valued for insurance purposes in 2013 at £7275. The ring is in good condition. It is accompanied by a Quality Analysis Report of Diamond Jewellery from E.G.L. stating the principal diamond as weight 1.65 carat, clarity P, colour H/I. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 5.1 grams. CR made 06.02.20.
A Pair of Grey Cultured Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings, a cushion cut diamond in a white rubbed over setting suspends a grey cultured pearl, total estimated diamond weight 0.80 carat approximately, drop length 2.3cm, with hook fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 6.8 grams. CR made 27.01.20.
A Diamond Bombé Eternity Ring, three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.80 carat approximately, finger size J1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.3 grams. CR made 16.01.20.
A Diamond Ring, pairs of graduated baguette cut diamonds running parallel to the shank spaced by yellow bars, sits between two rows of alternating graduated round brilliant cut diamonds and graduated baguette cut diamonds, in yellow claw settings, on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.25 carat approximately, finger size K1/2 see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18KT' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 7.8 grams. CR made 21.01.20.
A Pair of Diamond Drop Earrings, four graduated old cut diamonds in white millegrain settings, total estimated diamond weight 2.30 carat approximately, drop length 1.9cm, with post fittings see illustration. The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 3.4 grams. CR made 05.02.20.
An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Three Stone Ring, the graduated old cut diamonds in white claw settings, on a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 2.05 carat approximately, finger size K see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'ATLd', London, 1976. Diamond 1 measures - 4.81mm x 4.75mm x 3.19mm. Diamond 2 measures - 6.08mm x 6.22mm x 3.72mm. Diamond 3 measures - 4.96mm x 4.89mm x 3.44mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K (centre stone the most tinted), clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 4.0 grams. CR made 27.01.20.
A Diamond Line Bracelet, the round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 4.50 carat approximately, length 17.5cm see illustration . The bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box clasp and features two figure-of-eight safety clasps. It is stamped '750' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour K/L/M, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 9.7 grams. CR made 24.01.20.
A Pair of Diamond Cluster Earrings, the floral motifs set with brilliant cut and eight-cut diamonds in white millegrain settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.00 carat approximately, with hook fittings see illustration . The earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 3.8 grams. CR made 06.12.19.
A Diamond Star Brooch, circa 1880, an old cut diamond centres eight radial arms with graduated eight-cut diamonds set throughout in white claw settings, knife edge bars with eight-cut diamond terminals between each in white collet settings, total estimated diamond weight 1.50 carat approximately, measures 3.2cm by 3.2cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp and in our opinion would test as silver settings on a gold frame. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 7.1 grams. CR made 20.01.20.
An 18 Carat Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring, the oval cut tanzanite within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds with marquise cut diamonds parallel to the shank, in white claw settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.50 carat approximately, finger size M see illustration . The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'C&F', London, 2004. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 5.3 grams. CR made 16.01.20.
A Sapphire, Diamond and Mabe Pearl Brooch, circa 1890, an oval cut sapphire in a yellow claw setting within a scrolling frame set throughout with rose cut diamonds in white claw settings, with mabe pearl accents in yellow millegrain settings and a drop suspended from the base comprising of two rose cut diamonds and a mabe pearl, total estimated diamond weight 0.75 carat approximately, measures 3.2cm by 3.8cm see illustration . The brooch is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as silver settings on a gold frame. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 5.9 grams. CR made 20.01.20.
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