THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) - David Frangioni Collection: Finnish Poster - Linen-Backed, 1968 (First Release)Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966) is lauded (rightly so) as the greatest spaghetti western ever made; its ultimate stand-off is one of the most excellent climactic sequences in cinema history. Retaining a bright yellow background, this original first year of release Finnish poster for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Hyvat, Pahat Ja Rumat shows detailed artwork of the three main stars similar to what is seen on the US One-Sheet. Any paper from the film is highly sought after. Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.15.75" x 24" (40 x 61 cm)Condition: Very FineConservation linen-backed with light fold line restoration. Small surface scuff above "Technicolor"Artist: Unknown Artist£150 - 300VAT Status: Ω
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A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (1964) - David Frangioni Collection: Italian Two-Fogli, 1976Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Celebrated poster artist Renato Casaro has produced remarkable imagery of Clint Eastwood as the 'man with no name' dressed in his signature brown hat and poncho and with a cigarillo. A Fistful of Dollars introduced the world to this iconic and mysterious character and was the first in the trio of Sergio Leone's iconic spaghetti Westerns. This Italian 2-Fogli poster was produced for the 1976 re-release of the movie. Some of the best artwork of Eastwood created for this iconic title. Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.39" x 55" (99 x 140 cm)Condition: Very FineFolded with multiple pinholes around the border with some light surface paper loss. Some handling and edge wear and crossfold separation which has been repaired with tape on the reverse. Snipe in the bottom right corner.Artist: Renato Casaro£300 - 600VAT Status: Ω
IRON MAN (2008) - Two British One-Sheets - Advance and Teaser, 2008Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Jon Favreau's superhero film Iron Man was the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Phase One, establishing one of the most successful film franchises. This lot includes a teaser "2008" One-Sheet showing a close-up of Iron Man's helmet and an Advance "Coming Soon" One-Sheet poster featuring a character montage design by BLT Communications based on the photographs of Michael Muller. Both are offered rolled with light handling wear and present to great effect.(Each One-Sheet): 27" x 40" (69 x 102 cm)Condition: Very FineBoth rolled with some handling wear. Advance has some surface creasing in the bottom section.Artist: BLT Communications LLC, Michael Muller£100 - 200VAT Status: M
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - US One-Sheet - 'Gone with the Wind' Style A, 1980Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. The Style A US One-Sheet poster for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back features Roger Kastel artwork. It is more affectionately referred to as the "Gone With the Wind" style because Harrison Ford is cradling Carrie Fisher in his arms, similar to how Clark Gable held Vivien Leigh in the romantic drama. The poster was issued in an NSS style and a 'Studio' style (which lacks NSS information). This is a rolled (as issued) Studio Style example.27" x 41 (69 x 104 cm)Condition: Very Fine+Rolled with some light handling wear and a 3 cm tear on the top border.Artist: Roger Kastel£600 - 1200VAT Status: M
THE WILD BUNCH (1969) - David Frangioni Collection: US Insert, 1969Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. A highly desirable US insert for Sam Peckinpah's gritty western, The Wild Bunch (1969). Hugely influential in its depiction of bloody and graphic violence, which made it controversial when screened. The red colour used on majority of the poster perfectly complements the tagline, "Suddenly the sky was bathed in blood", referring to the violent nature of the movie. It's an uncommon format for this classic western. Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.14" x 36" (36 x 91 cm)Additional Information: NSS #69/168Condition: FineFolded with some handling wear. There is also a light water stain which is only visible from a certain angle.Artist: Bill Gold£150 - 300VAT Status: Ω
UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (2012) - Kate Beckinsale Autographed Advance One-Sheet, 2012Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. "Vengeance Returns". An Advance "Coming Soon" One-Sheet for Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein's action-horror sequel Underworld Awakening (2012), the fourth instalment in the film series. It features a striking image of Selene (Kate Beckinsale) wielding her pistols. It has been autographed in blue ink by Beckinsale, which contrasts great against the light background.27" x 40" (69 x 102 cm)Additional Information: Signed by Kate Beckinsale. Celebrity Authentics hologram sticker adhered near lower left corner #C82123.Condition: Very Fine+Rolled with some minor handling wear.Artist: BLT Communications LLC£150 - 300VAT Status: Ω
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) - Harrison Ford Autographed PhotographBidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. A black-and-white close-up portrait of Harrison Ford in character as the iconic Indiana Jones, wearing his signature fedora, leather bomber jacket and button-down shirt. The still is autographed by Ford with a lovely full signature in black ink and has additionally written "Best Wishes".10" x 8" (25 x 20 cm)Additional Information: Signed by Harrison FordCondition: Very Fine+Some light surface wear and a tiny stain in the bottom left corner. Ink on the word "Best" has smudged slightly in places.Artist: Unknown Artist£500 - 1000VAT Status: M
PLANET OF THE APES (1974) - "Go Ape!" T.V. Series US One-Sheet, 1974Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. An original "Go Ape!" US One-Sheet promoting the sci-fi television series Planet of the Apes. In 1974, fans of the Planet of the Apes films were treated to a new TV series broadcast weekly on CBS. This poster displays the bold "Go Ape!" tagline with a gorilla soldier parody of the Uncle Sam recruitment poster image. The same imagery was used on the more common compilation One-Sheet, which advertised all five Planet of the Apes movies re-released in the summer of 1974 before the series came out. The TV series style poster offered here is scarcer than the movie version.27" x 41" (69 x 104 cm)Condition: Very Fine+Tri-folded with light fold line and handling wear.Artist: Unknown Artist£200 - 400VAT Status: M
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) - Russian 'Puma Head' Poster, 1990 (First Release)Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. George Lucas' "Star Wars" saga was a global phenomenon when originally released, but it wasn't until 1990 that the world's favourite space opera was released in Russia. There are four styles of Russian Star Wars movie posters, each with a 'head' theme, this being the Advance design, affectionately referred to as the "Puma Head" with art by Igor Majstrovsky. Very much a favourite among Star Wars collectors. All of the Russian posters are much harder to find than virtually any of the U.S. or other international posters because they were printed in such limited quantities and have been awarded the highest rarity rating by the industry bible for Star Wars posters...Stephen Sansweet's aptly named "Star Wars Poster Book".21.5" x 33.5" (55 x 85 cm)Condition: Very Fine+Single horizontal fold line and one light additional diagonal fold. Some minor handling wear and a 2 cm tear in the bottom left corner.Artist: Igor Majstrovsky£600 - 1200VAT Status: M
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) - Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Warwick Davis and Three Others Autographed Commercial PosterBidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. After successfully producing artwork for the 1997 "Special Edition" Trilogy releases, artist Drew Struzan (a personal favourite of George Lucas) was again commissioned by Lucasfilm Ltd. to produce the marketing campaign artwork for the Star Wars Episodes I through III. This commercial poster shows the Style B design for The Phantom Menace (1999). It is autographed in various coloured ink by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Warwick Davis (Wald Weazel), Benedict Taylor (Fighter Pilot Bravo 2), Alan Ruscoe (Bib Fortuna) and John Coppinger (Graxol Kelvyyn / Senator Yarua).24.25" x 35.25" (62 x 90 cm)Additional Information: Signed by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Warwick Davis (Wald Weazel), Benedict Taylor (Fighter Pilot Bravo 2), Alan Ruscoe (Bib Fortuna) and John Coppinger (Graxol Kelvyyn / Senator Yarua).Condition: Very Fine+Some light handling wear.Artist: Drew Struzan£200 - 400VAT Status: M
CURSE OF THE DEMON (1957) - US Three Sheet, Linen-Backed, 1957Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. The British horror film Night of the Demon (1957) is now cited as one of the most influential horror movies ever, arguably alongside Hammer Horror Productions and Universal Monsters. The film perfectly captures the feeling of the unknown and impending fear. This US Three-Sheet features the US alternate movie title "Curse of the Demon", and interestingly, the movie was shortened by 14 minutes when it was released in the US in June 1958 to make it more commercial. The combination of the imagery of the fiery demonic creature and the tagline of "Demons" Monsters From Hell! You Will Actually SEE Them on the Screen!" was sure to capture everybody's attention. It really is one "hell" of a poster. 41" x 78.5" (104 x 199 cm)Additional Information: NSS #57/477Condition: Very Fine+Conservation linen-backed with light fold line restoration done to a high standard.Artist: Unknown Artist£600 - 1200VAT Status: M
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) - Three Hand-Painted Premiere Foyer Display Artworks, 1965Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Set of three hand-painted premiere foyer display artworks for Robert Wise's The Sound of Music. Created by artist Jock Hinchcliffe, these illustrations were displayed inside the foyer of the Dominion Theatre, where the film's Royal European premiere took place on 1 April 1965. The film was subsequently screened at the theatre for just over three years, and these artworks were kept on display throughout its run. Each illustration shows a scene from the film, including Maria (Julie Andrews) on her wedding day. The artwork is rendered in gouache on illustration board signed by Hinchcliffe. (Each): 20" x 16" (51 x 41 cm)Additional Information: Sold without copyright; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Condition: Very FineAll have some minor handling wear and light staining but the artwork itself remains largely unaffected.Artist: Jock Hinchcliffe£1000 - 2000VAT Status: M
THE EXORCIST (1973) - David Frangioni Collection: US International 40 x 60, circa 1974Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. A different take on William Friedkin's classic supernatural horror The Exorcist (1973), which took the world by storm when it was first released. Believed to have been released circa 1974, this scarce international US 40 x 60 poster shows a compilation of newspaper headlines and snippets of reviews from across the globe. Although it does not depict the obvious creepy imagery seen in many of the film's marketing, it still evokes fear and demonstrates the impact the Exorcist caused worldwide. Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.40" x 60" (102 x 152 cm)Condition: Very Fine-Fully folded with handling and fold line wear with a few small nicks and tears. Multiple pinholes around the borders and some areas of very light staining.Artist: Unknown Artist£100 - 200VAT Status: Ω
THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982) - Hand-Numbered Limited Edition Print by Vance Kelly, 2019Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Produced by Vance Kelly exclusively for the 2019 Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) and released by Hero Complex Gallery. This limited edition hand-numbered print is #68 from a production run of 350. It has been printed using a series of regular, metallic, and black light reactive inks, which, under a blacklight, really look spectacular.24" x 36" (61 x 91 cm)Additional Information: Hand-Numbered #68/350Condition: Near Mint+Artist: Vance Kelly£100 - 200VAT Status: M
BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989) - David Frangioni Collection: US Teaser One-Sheet, 1989Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday 30th May. The auction will begin at 2:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. "Getting Back Was Only The Beginning...". This is the Delorean-style US teaser One-Sheet for the second instalment in Robert Zemeckis's Back to the Future franchise. The design shows the Delorean time machine zooming forward towards a flash of white/blue light, leaving two tracks of flames behind it and displays the date "November 1989". It only displays minor handling wear and retains its bright colours. Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.26.75" x 39.75" (68 x 101 cm)Condition: Very Fine+Rolled with some handling wear.Artist: Unknown Artist£200 - 400VAT Status: Ω
FABERGE, AN IMPORTANT IMPERIAL BOWENITE MODEL OF A MYSTIC APE / MONKEY, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1900 humoristically modelled as a monkey covering its mouth, ears and eyes to represent the adage 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil', in the Japanese taste, after an ivory netsuke by the master Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, apparently unsigned.Height 3.0cm (1 1/4 inches)Provenance- The property of The Russian Imperial Family.- With Popoff, Paris.- With Wartski by 1936.- Private UK Collection.- Acquired by the present owner (2021)Literature - A. von Solodkoff, Faberge Juwelier des Zarenhofes, 1995, p. 22 (illustrated).- Exhibition catalogue, Wilmington,Fabergé: Imperial Craftsmen and his World, 2000, p. 305 (illustrated).- Exhibition catalogue, Wartski, Japonisme: From Falize to Fabergé, 2011, p. 109 (listed), p. 97 (illustrated).Exhibited- Wilmington, Riverfront Arts Centre, Fabergé, Imperial Craftsman and his World, 14 August 2000 - 28 February 2001, no. 805.- London, Wartski, Japonisme: From Falize to Fabergé, 10 - 20 May 2011, no. 218.Catalogue Note:Five of these mystic apes are known to exist, three of which are found in the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the Kenneth and Sallie Snowman Collection. Bowenite - the model above being offeredAmazonite, Obsidian, White Chalcedony - Victoria and Albert Museum, the Jewellery RoomNephrite - last seen in the collection of A la Vielle RussieThe example offered here is featured in archival photographs of Wartski from the early 20th Century, described as 'light Jade'.
Siege of Mafeking, £1, March 1900, serial number 386, light mounting traces on reverse, a few bends but no folds or creases, about uncirculated and a superb example of a scarce and iconic type Pick S655, Ineson 144 £1,200-£1,600 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
ABBA Autographed black and white promotional still, depicted the band in a rural setting. Signed by all four members of the group in green pen, within frame (unglazed) 11 x 8" overall.Provenance: Signed in person for the vendors parents circa 1975, whilst they were in Sweden and met the group in a local restaurant. Condition Report: signatures are quite faint, the photograph with light creasing, scratches, and surface dirt; some scuffs to the frame.
§ Renato Fratini (1923 - 1973) - Two small paintings of Goldie Hawn and Peter Sellers from A Girl In My Soup (1970), framed together mounted on card in a glazed wood frame measuring 6 x 5 inches. Provenance: The collection of artist and poster designer, John Stockle. From 1950-1980s, John Stockle worked in Wardour Street, London, with poster artist Brian Bysouth and joined commercial artist, Eric Pulford, at Downton Pulfords premier film advertising agency. Their portfolio of clients included, Rank, British Lion, Universal, United Artists, RKO, Look-In magazine, and numerous other publications. Eric Pulfords innovation was to bring young talented artists to London, one of whom was Renato Fratini.Condition Report: § light wear to frame
Gerry Anderson: The Secret Service (1969) - Original prop, tan leather wing-backed chair with wooden legs,screen-used, as made by property master, Peter Holmes. Height 38cm x Depth 16cm x Width 20cm. Provenance: The Personal Collection of Peter Holmes, Property Master, and Set Designer.Peter Holmes joined Gerry Andersons Century 21 team as a props assistant after the production of Thunderbirds and very quickly became one of their most talented craftsmen. Set designer, John Lageu, gave Peter his first job at the Slough Studios and asked him to build a chair for Brains in the feature film Thunderbirds Six, and when fellow Set designer, Keith Wilson, saw Peters finished chair, he asked him to make the furniture for Lady Penelopes Pink Room in the same film. Peter went on to design and build props for Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, The Secret Service, the UFO series, Terrahawks and Space Police. Over the years, Peter Holmes has worked for many productions including, Set Designer, Along the Way (1972), 1970s pop videos for Adam Ant, Godley and Creme, Duran Duran, and later, Calling Elvis for Dire Straits. He sculpted the head for Max Headrooms ventriloquist puppets and supervised the shoot of Maxs exploding head. Peter won an award for a model of a Dauntless fighter bomber made for a crash sequence for the TV mini-series, War and Remembrance (1988-1989).Condition Report: Light wear to leather from production use, otherwise overall good condition.
BLUR Ultranol, light up pill. Stage prop from The Great Escape album (1995) Tour. Approx 93cm x 30cm. Has 2 Suspension cables fitted. Ultranol was the name of the Blur B Side track to their single The Universal. The vendor obtained this prop in a raffle at the 10 Years of Blur exhibition at the Lux Gallery, Hoxton in 1999. The number 21 is written in marker on the body of the prop. Condition Report: Plug has been cut off. Second photograph was taken showing this item illuminated before plug was snipped. Plastic is broken at one end, has sellotape, scuffs and marks. The Red inner part of the pill moves around when it should stay in one place so electrics will need attention to ensure safety.
Legend (1985) Original production-used Screenplay by William Hjortsberg, Signed by propmaker, Peter Holmes -Second Draft Revised Script, dated 10 March 1984, numbered 107, copyright Ridley Scott: Arnon Milchan, with ownership name, and Signed by, Peter Holmes on cover page, brad-bound blue card covers, white typescript sheets, 121 unannotated pages, 21 x 30cm.Peter Holmes joined Gerry Andersons Century 21 team as a props assistant after the production of Thunderbirds and very quickly became one of their most talented craftsmen. Set designer, John Lageu, gave Peter his first job at the Slough Studios and asked him to build a chair for Brains in the feature film Thunderbirds Six, and hen fellow Set designer, Keith Wilson, saw Peters finished chair, he asked him to make the furniture for Lady Penelopes Pink Room in the same film. Peter went on to design and build props for Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, The Secret Service, UFO series, Terrahawks and Space Police. Over the years, Peter Holmes has worked for many productions including, Set Designer on Along the Way (1972), 1970s pop videos for Adam Ant, Godley and Creme, Duran Duran, and later, Calling Elvis for Dire Straits. He sculpted the head for Max Headrooms ventriloquist puppets and supervised the shoot of the Maxs head exploding, and won an award for a model of a Dauntless fighter bomber made for a crash sequence for the TV mini-series, War and Remembrance (1988-1989).Condition Report: light marks to covers, overall good condition, internally clean crisp pages.
The Revenge of Doctor Death, (Madhouse, 1974) Original Script, Inscribed by Vincent Price to Alan Frank American International Productions, screenplay by Greg Morrison, based on the novel Deathday by Angus Hall, Inscribed by Vincent Price in blue ink on title-page, For Alan, Great to meet up with you again All my warmest wishes Ever Vincent Price, 1983, London, dark pink brad bound card covers, typescript white sheets, 94pp., 22 x 28.5cm.The British-American co-production horror film directed by Jim Clark, starring Vincent Price and Peter Cushing.Provenance: Provenance: The Collection of Alan Frank.Alan Frank (1937-2003). was born in South Africa, grew up in Tanganyika Territory, which is now Tanzania and Kenya and came to England in the late 1950s to study medicine. His attempts to become a medic were short-lived, so he turned his hand to writing marketing copy. He wrote film reviews for countless publications, appeared on radio and TV, and published numerous books on cinema including, Monsters and Vampires, Horror Movies, and The Horror Film Handbook. Alan Frank worked as a film-extra on over seven-hundred films including, Corridors of Blood, Roger Cormans Poe chiller, and The Masque of Red Death. He always enjoyed spending time with his Hammer film friends, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, and once had Vincent Price record a greetings message on his telephone answering machine.Frank was film critic for the Daily Star for over thirty years as well as the Morning Star, and interviewed virtually every actor and filmmaker who came to London to promote a film. Alan Frank did not just have an encyclopaedia-like knowledge of horror films - he knew about all films.Condition Report: light wear to covers from use on the production, internally clean with strong inscription and signature.
Hammer Film Productions Ltd., Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968) Original Script Inscribed by Freddie Francis to Alan Frank screenplay by John Elder, dated March 1968, Inscribed on first title-page in green pen by director, Freddie Francis, To Alan, best wishes Freddie Francis, George Wilson Productions, Hammer House, Wardour Street, London, brad bound burgundy card covers, typescript white sheets, 112 pp., 22 x 28cm. The British supernatural horror film, directed by Freddie Francis, is the fourth of Hammers Dracula series, and the third to feature Christopher Lee as Count Dracula. Provenance: The Collection of Alan Frank.Alan Frank (1937-2003). was born in South Africa, grew up in Tanganyika Territory, which is now Tanzania and Kenya and came to England in the late 1950s to study medicine. His attempts to become a medic were short-lived, so he turned his hand to writing marketing copy. He wrote film reviews for countless publications, appeared on radio and TV, and published numerous books on cinema including, Monsters and Vampires, Horror Movies, and The Horror Film Handbook. Alan Frank worked as a film-extra on over seven-hundred films including, Corridors of Blood, Roger Cormans Poe chiller, and The Masque of Red Death, and always enjoyed spending time with his Hammer film friends, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.Frank was film critic for the Daily Star for over thirty years as well as the Morning Star, and interviewed virtually every actor and filmmaker who came to London to promote a film. Alan Frank did not just have an encyclopaedia-like knowledge of horror films - he knew about all films.Condition Report: light wear from use on the production, overall good condition with strong inscription and signature.
Vinyl Record The Damned - Damned Damned Damned 1977 Stiff Records. First pressing SEEZ 1 A1 / B1 Porky Prime with misprinted sleeve showing a picture of the band Eddie and the Hotrods in place of The Damned. Record company erratum sticker in place. Condition Report: Sleeve VG edge wear mild cresaing, rubbing. Vinyl Excellent with very light marks.
Autographs: stage, screen and music related, 1930s-1970s Autograph album with faux snakeskin covers, all edges gilt, gift inscription on front pastedown dated 1972 to up-and-coming actor, Anthony Arundell, contains 30+ signatures, including, Ian Fleming, composer, Kennedy Russell, actors Aileen Marson, Peter Haddon, Jane Baxter, Joyce Barbour, Peter Cushing, David Kossoff, Bernard Lee, Eartha Kitt, cast members from Carry On Girls (1973), Barbara Windsor, Sid James, Jack Douglas, and Joan Hickson, members of the 1970s group Springfield Revival, Mick Flinn, Donna Jones and Ray Martin, and others.The autographs are signed on both sides of single leaves and one side of single leaves, a few dated 1930s-1970s and many dedicated to Anthony; with a loosely inserted autographed Springfield Revival publicity photograph, signed by Mick Flinn, Donna Jones, and Ray Martin. Provenance: The vendor was given this autograph album in the early 1970s by a neighbour whose relatives had worked for a leading UK. theatrical production company. The vendor continued to collect autographs in the album during the early 1970s, all of which were signed for them in person at various venues including the stage door of the Theatre Royal, Brighton; Peter Cushing when he gave a talk at the Brighton Film Theatre, 1971; Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Jack Douglas and Joan Hickson whilst the cast were filming Carry On Girls in Brighton; and Springfield Revival when the vendor met the group at the Brighton Dome, 1974. Condition Report: Autographs signed on one side of a single leaf include - Ian Fleming, Kennedy Russell, Edmund Willard, Aileen Marson, Barbara Windsor, Joan Hickson, and Peter Cushing. Light wear to album covers, some rubbing to corners, internally mostly clean and bright with strong signatures.
Tom Whalen: Dracula, The Universal Monsters (2013) Limited edition silkscreen print, framed with non-reflective UV glaze, 26 x 20 inches overall; together with, the original Universal Monsters prints black presentation box, titled in red, 63.5 x 48.5cm. (2) Condition Report: the print overall mint condition, some light rubbing to the corners of the presentation box.
Mills Bell-O-Matic Spanish Gold 1961 One Arm Bandit. Manufactured for the British market in the early 1960s when Mills Bell-o-Matic moved its operations to Reno and concentrated on the rapidly developing British Gaming Market. This unique machine has a flashing light up front with a traditional Mill mechanism inside, and is the only known existing example. Measuring approx. 18" width, 29" height, 18" depth. Refurbished and restored by the vendor to a high standard. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in the West Midlands. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
Sega Enterprises Limited Mad Money 1961 One Arm Bandit. The Sega copies of the Mills High-Top were so popular they were eventually designed in a modern light up cabinet giving them an independent identity. International exports were very good, especially the British market, with The Mad Money being very common in Arcades, pubs and clubs in the 1960s. Measuring approx. 18" width, 32" height, 18" depth. Refurbished and restored by the vendor to a high standard. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in the West Midlands. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
Jennings Lucky Punter 1961 One Arm Bandit. The Lucky Punter was a machine made for the British market by Jennings of Chicago, hence the typical British name. The Lucky Punter is very similar to The Governor, which was possibly the most popular and remembered one arm bandit in Britain, with most people referring to the shiny brass Indian head bust on the front. These machines proved very appealing to the eye because of their bright light up flash, huge looking jackpot, and shiny chrome finish. Measuring approx. 17" width, 27.5" height, 18" depth. Refurbished and restored by the vendor to a high standard. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in the West Midlands. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
Jennings Prospector 1946 Club Console Machine. The Prospector Club Console was introduced in 1946, which incorporated a huge 'live' jackpot in a floor standing console. These machines were originally designed for Western casino operation, and carried a wild west theme that promoted the possibility of vast wealth and the excitement of prospecting for gold. If the player achieves a jackpot while the red jackpot light is illuminated, a solenoid opens a draw containing $1000 in coins. Measuring approx. 23" width, 62" height, 17" depth. Refurbished and restored by the vendor to a high standard. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in the West Midlands. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
Jubilee Products Jubilee Deluxe Compact 1967 One Arm Bandit. This machine is the predecessor of the Jubilee Riviera, although not as an attractive machine, it does have a visible jackpot and light up front. These machines were manufactured in London in direct competition to all the international imports during that time. Measuring approx. 17" width, 26.5" height, 17" depth. Refurbished and restored by the vendor to a high standard. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in the West Midlands. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
A Newcastle type light baluster wine glass, circa 1730-40, the bell bowl above a ball knop between two collars, over a bladed knop above an inverted baluster stem, raised on a folded conical foot, height 20.3cm. Provenance: Arthur Henry Green, a private collector from Enfield, died 1953. Thence by descent.
A Moorcroft limited edition Light on Water pattern vase, dated 2005, designed by Emma Bossons, No.44 of 100, impressed and black and green painted marks to base with signature, height 20cm, boxed, together with a Moorcroft Apollo pattern small circular pin dish, diameter 12cm, boxed, and a small Moorcroft circular bowl, diameter 8cm.
A Newcastle type light baluster wine glass, circa 1730, the pointed rounded funnel bowl above two knops, the centrally knopped stem between two teared flattened knops, raised on a conical folded foot, height 19.5cm. Provenance: Arthur Henry Green, a private collector from Enfield, died 1953. Thence by descent.
Parker Duofold USA-Made Fountain Pen and Pencil Duo Circa 1940s, both in matching striped resin colourway with gold-plated mounts, the fountain pen with yellow metal nib, in Parker USA branded hardcase.Private collection, North-West of England.Neither tested, general light wear commensurate with age and careful use, some rubbing to plating and discolouration, case worn and interior stained.
Verner Panton for Vitra Set of Four "Panton" Chairs First designed 1957, these the 1999 edition of the 1967 series produced by Vitra, all bearing raised "Verner Panton" signatures.50cm wide, 65cm deep, 82cm highQty: 4First conceived of in 1957, the "Panton" chair was the world's first all-plastic seat of cantilever design; it went into production with Vitra in 1967 and was revived in 1999. It's distinctive "S" silhouette is recognised worldwide as one of the classic designs of the twentieth century.The red chair with noticeable knock/depression to one "knee"; scuffs and marks commensurate with age and use, would benefit from a clean and light cosmetic attention; no structural damage, usable.
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset "Kashima" Three-Part Modular Sofa Unit Designed 1976, this suite purchased circa 1980, comprising a one-armed settee, a "Medium" settee and a lounge chair, all in checkered two-tone grey fabric, bearing labels.The one-armed settee 190cm wide, the "Medium" settee 160cm wide, the chair 100cm wide; all 100cm deep, 72cm highPrivate family, Cumbria, owned from purchase new.Light general wear but overall good condition without major issues to note.
Moorcroft Two "Puffin" Pattern Vases The first and taller of bottle form, the second of baluster form, both with WM monograms and impressed marks to bases.The taller 29cm highBoth second quality, the bottle form with noticeable glaze defects to neck interior, otherwise manufacturing imperfections, light general wear and dirt.
Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Targetti Sankey Circa 1970s, with spherical green glass shade on aluminium column to weighted circular base, unmarked.44cm highPrivate collection of lighting, North-West of England.Not tested, will need to be rewired or PAT tested prior to use; some very light wear to shade, some additional marks and scratches to base as per age and use.
William Moorcroft (British 1872-1945) "Pomegranate" Vase Inverted bell form on spreading circular foot, the tube-lined decoration on ochre ground, signed W. Moorcroft in green to base, dated 1911 and stamped 994.17.1cm highGlaze scratch to interior, a few small glaze scratches to exterior, some areas of firing/glazing inconsistency including a couple of irregular patches to interior, appears free from crazing and restoration, colours overall consistent with imagery if slightly more muted in natural light as opposed to under studio lights; no damage or other issues to note.
Herbert Gibbs for A. Younger Long Sideboard Circa 1960s, with three lattice-panelled cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf and three short drawers, the top fitted for cutlery, with original handles, raised on tapered supports, bearing label.204cm wide, 46cm deep, 73cm highLight general wear commensurate with age and use; some marks to sides but no major issues to note.
Claudio Mazzi for Visconti, Firenze "Blue Symphony" Limited Edition Fountain Pen No. 006/206, "Venice Carnival" theme from the "Mazzi 2006" series, code 56702, 14K and platinum plated B nib, in leather case with Identity Card and ink, with outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.The pen excellent, some very light wear to case, outer box worn.
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