Two Chinese rice paper paintings of a procession. late 19th/early 20th century. each 28 x 132cm. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.These paintings are rolled and appear never to have been framed/displayed.There are a few holes, especially near the edges and some light staining, please see the additional images.
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Five vintage cameras used by W.A.B Leach. On his travels around Asia and a light meter.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
ROBERT F. FITCH. 'Hangchow Itineraries'. Cloth backed pictorial boards, owner signature W. A. B. Leach to free endpaper, light spotting to edge of textblock, six illustrations and maps, Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai, 1918.There are six black and white plates and six fold-out mapsLeafs are in good condition, though some are beginning to come loose from the binding. Please view extra images.
Five books on Thibet, Tartary, and Korea. EDMUND CANDLER. 'The Unveiling of Lhasa,' Original cloth with gilt tooled embossing to front board, rubbed and bumped with staining, spotting to uncut edges of leaves throughout, plates, colour frontis, Edward Arnold, London, 1905; 'Ravels in Tartary, Thibet, and China,' two vols, original decorative embossed cloth, boards debound, spotting throughout, wood engravings, Office of the National Illustrated Library, n.d; ANGUS HAMILTON. 'Korea,' second edition, original cloth with gold embossed decoration to front board, sunbleached spine panel, staining to front board, some light spotting, plates and frontis, William Heineman, 1904; L. H. DUDLEY BUXTON. 'The Eastern Road,' original cloth, plates, vg, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co, London, 1924. (5)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
A pair of Edwardian hobnail cut glass grenade scent bottles with embossed silver mounts (by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1901), 15 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Both stoppers are a little loose and one has a small chip to the rim. Silver has some small knocks and surface scratching as well tarnishing in areas and remains of cleaning fluid. Glass itself has a slight yellowy colour and both have condensation to the interior. One has a knock / chip to the body. Otherwise some light surface scratching and minor fritting. Both with general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
A collection of various small scientific instruments and measuring tools including a J Collark of Dresden pocket barometer with compass verso, another pocket barometer in plated case, an Accurist thickness measure, a gilt brass cased pocket compass (glass smashed), a Wynne's Infallible Exposure meter (x 2), a Zeiss Icon light meter, a French photometre by J Decoudun of Paris, a Gowlands "The Berwick" lens measure, a Gowlands light meter and a Holden's calculex patent circular slide rule
Minton plate, circa 1835. Richly gilded and hand painted, central image possibly by Henry Lark Pratt, flowers possibly painted by Jesse Smith. 24cm in diameter. Together with a Ridgway gilded footed jug, circa 1840. Measures 11 cm in height. Overall good, light scratches to surface to plate. Slight wear to gilding on jug. (2)
Collection of WWI period ephemera including rare photographs / postcards of the German Ruhleben civilian detention centre circa 1918. One album containing 41 x mainly postcards of various aspects of life in Ruhleben, including some really interesting animated real photos with light postcard backs, and several postcards of "Die Freiheitsbewegung in Berlin", together with a quantity of smaller, related photographs, a sheet of Ruhleben camp stamps, and five related Ruhleben postal items, believed scarce. In addition is a German Feldpost postcard album containing dozens of Hindenburg and Kaiser Wilhelm, plus others including some better postcards, all of which are in German. Includes a 1980 German philatelic society study of the postal history Ruhleben POW camp. Included in addition is a wooden box containing WWI period postcards and other items presumed to be associated with the same family as the other items. Some of the items addressed to and from Gunner Leake 115863 13th heavy Artillery RGA. Contains some good postcards. In all a very historically interesting and worthwhile collection.
Thomas A Kempis The imitation of Christ - An early leather bound book with original brass clasps. Roman numerals indicate a 15th century date, but this may not be accurate. A small book measuring 13cm x 8cm, and containing 257 pages. Little or no foxing or tears. Some minor light annotations were noted, together with a written name at the front. In really quite good condition given the age, some minor damage noted when opening at the back or the front.
Rolex LADY-DATEJUST Oyster, 28 mm, Oystersteel and white goldTHIS NEW OYSTER PERPETUAL LADY-DATEJUST IN OYSTERSTEEL AND WHITE GOLD FEATURES A SILVER, DIAMOND-SET DIAL AND A JUBILEE BRACELET. The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 28 mm Oyster case, which is fitted with a fluted bezel. Rolex’s classic feminine watch, the Lady-Datejust is in the lineage of the Datejust, the emblematic model that has been a byword for style and accurate timekeeping.INFORMATIONCONDITION: Brand New / Never WornBOX/PAPERS: Box & PapersBRAND: RolexPRODUCTION YEAR: Current ProductionMODEL NUMBER: 279174SERIES: Lady-Datejust 28MODEL YEAR: Current ModelCASECROWN: Screw DownBEZEL: White Gold FlutedMOVEMENT: AutomaticCASE BACK: SolidMATERIAL: Steel/White GoldCASE SIZE: 28 mmCASE SHAPE: RoundDIALDIAL TYPE: AnalogDATE AT: 3 o’clockDIAL COLOR: SilverDIAL MARKERS: Set with DiamondsHANDS: LuminousBRACELET: Jubilee with hidden clasp
A retro mid century pale blue Formica topped, drop leaf kitchen table with 4 matching chairs. Table raised on 4 tubular natural wood legs. Together with 4 light wood, curved backed chairs with pale blue/green vinyl seat cushions. One chair has remnants of Chair Centre Limited, London label to underside. Table approx. 76cm tall x 81cm long.
* Table Cabinet. An early 20th century Chinese wooden table cabinet, a combination of dark and light wood, the two hinged doors finely carved and pierced with figures, pagodas, landscapes and exotic birds, enclosing a bank of seven drawers, all various sizes carved with foliate sprays, two further drawers to the lower section and raised on straight supports, 50 cm high x 42 cm wide x 23.5 cm deepQTY: (1)
* Native American. A beaded tunic, late 19th/early 20th century, hand-stitched thick orange cotton tunic, with wide openings for arms, front with pouch pocket and embellished with polychrome beaded strips, name 'R. Divry' worked in stem stitch in yellow thread to lower left of front, nape with a large insect(?) motif hand-embroidered on a purple panel, some light soiling and occasional loss of beadwork, 1 or 2 small holes, width 66 cm (26 ins), length 63 cm (25 ins)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Collection of Romy Rey.
* Children's clothes. A Regency boy's linen skeleton suit, late 18th/early 19th century, hand-stitched cream linen skeleton suit, comprising a long-sleeved shirt with stand-up collar of fine white linen, front with 2 tucks either side of opening, latter with 3 (of 4) metal button closures stamped '1' within a wreath and lettered 'United States of America' around edge, back of shirt with 6 tucks, lower edge of shirt with 8 further buttons, matching, for attaching the trousers, latter with front pockets, and cuffed at ankles, with button closure (buttons replaced), several very small holes (largest 5 x 5 mm), waist with a few rust marks (from buttons), chest 74 cm (28 ins), sleeves 25 cm (9.75 ins), waist 30 cm (11.75 ins), length of trousers 56.5 cm (22.25 ins), overall length 84 cm (33 ins), together with:A Victorian boy's velvet dress, hand and machine-stitched all-in-one ensemble comprising conjoined waistcoat, jacket, and skirt: maroon grosgrain taffeta waistcoat with collar, and front closure with a metal hook and stitched loop and 7 mother of pearl buttons (1 or more replaced?); waistcoat sewn into a wine-coloured velvet jacket edged with maroon taffeta and lined with cotton twill, with flap pockets, long sleeves, embellished with scalloped cuffs and mother of pearl buttons, and 11 long laps at rear, closure below collar with button missing; matching velvet skirt with wide taffeta trim, attached to waistcoat with stitching at waist, front closure with 4 buttons as before, 7 metal hooks and corresponding loops on inside, overall some small light marks, and 1 or 2 tiny holes, chest 66 cm (26 ins), sleeves 39.5 cm (15.5 ins), waist 64 cm (25 ins), overall length 68 cm (26.75 ins), plus 3 19th century christening gowns, generally in good conditionQTY: (5)NOTE:Provenance: Second item from a collection which came from the family of Thomas Crewe Dod (1754-1827) of Edge Hall, Malpas, Cheshire.First item: a rare survival of a boy's outfit made during a period of great transformation in the history of children's clothing. Prior to the 1780s boys had been attired in tailcoats and breeches in imitation of those worn by men. The last two decades of the 18th century saw the introduction of the infinitely more practical and comfortable skeleton suit, typically composed of a jacket or shirt and long trousers which buttoned together as here. This suit of cool linen is finer and less structured than the formal suits generally seen in family portraits, and was likely made for hot summer days, with the comfort of the child in mind, though perhaps not intended for boisterous play. Children's, and particularly boys', clothing is incredibly scarce, and the survival of a cream lightweight skeleton suit in such good condition is highly unusual.
* Clothing. A 1930s wedding or court dress, full length fitted cream lamé gown with train, handmade, patterned with leaves and fully lined with cream sillk, with round neck, long sleeves (padded on shoulders and buttoned at cuffs), and metal eye and stitched hook closure to side, a few pulled threads, staining to underarms, lining of train marked, bust 90 cm (35.5 ins), waist 74 cm (29 ins), sleeves 63 cm (24.75 ins), length 139 cm (109.5 ins), length including train 213 cm (84 ins), together with 6 items of 1920s clothing, comprising: a rare girls' robe de style dress of gold lace over silk, with ribbon straps, metal stud closures at back, flower trim at neck and around waist and stiffened panniers, and a corsage of grapes at waist, somewhat damaged, with losses, bust 66 cm (26 ins), waist 62 cm (24.5 ins), length 61 cm (24 ins); a gold lamé dress with foliate pattern, with lined and boned fitted bodice, padded bust, metal zip closure at back, narrow self straps, and a flared skirt with gathers at rear, occasional light marks, bust 82 cm (32 ins), waist 66 cm (26 ins), length 97 cm (38 ins); a pink and silver lamé unstructured jacket, with 3/4 length sleeves, silk-lined patch pockets at front, and 3 short slits in hem at rear, bust 117 cm (46 ins), sleeves 39.5 cm (15.5 ins), length 61.5 cm (24.25 ins); a gold lace overdress, with pattern of stylised roses, round neck (self button at rear), petal sleeves of net (one with loss of gather stitching), and short train at rear, bust 84 cm (39 ins), waist 60 cm (23.5 ins), sleeves 19.5 cm (7.75 ins), length 107 cm (42 ins); a full-length bias-cut lamé flapper dress, sleeveless, with floral pattern in orange and yellow, and self pendant to neck, small hole to left shoulder, v-neck at rear slightly torn, short tear in hem, bust 90 cm (35.5 ins), waist 80 cm (31.5 ins), length 140 cm (55 ins); and a sleeveless cutwork black overdress with cream stitching, bust 83 cm (33.5 ins), waist 86 cm (34 ins), length 113 cm (89 ins), plus a 1940s full-length chiffon and embroidered net gown (some damage), and a 1950s full-length blue taffeta evening dress with ruched bodiceQTY: (9)
* Fabric. A large piece of raspberry silk damask, probably Italian, late 18th/early 19th century, large length of raspberry damask, probably Jacquard-woven, with large pattern of stylised flowers and fronds, incorporating latticework, berries, and seedheads, selvedges to each side, some light spotting to part of final 17 cm of lower short end, but apparently unused, with green twisted cord loop on the right selvedge possibly once attaching manufacturer’s tag or seal, width 61 cm (24 ins), length 504 cm (198.5 ins) QTY: (1)NOTE:A beautiful early furnishing silk, in excellent, unused condition.
* Fabric. A long roll of brocatelle, 18th century, jacquard-woven linen and silk scarlet brocatelle, with a large pattern of stylised flower urns, fleurons, fruit, drawer handles, etc., top backed with 19.5 cm piece of hessian (hand-stitched), lettered in large ink manuscript 'C.M', and with thick twisted cord along edge stitched at intervals to form hanging loops, bottom edge backed with a 13 cm piece of the same, with 3 stout buttonhole stitch loops (one to centre, and one to each corner), left and right-hand edges with hand-stitched rolled hem, some light marks and scattered tiny holes (several stitched repairs), 12.5 x 8 cm notch cut out of right-hand side near top edge, 689.5 x 76.5 cm (271.5 x 30 ins)QTY: (1)
* Handkerchief map. Fairburn's Travelling Handkerchief. A Map of England and Wales, exhibiting the Roads, Cities, Towns and Principal Villages, with their Bearing by Compass and Distance from London, Engraved by E. Bourne, Andersons Buildings, City Road, Published by the Proprietor John Fairburn, 1831, map of England and Wales printed in black and white on calico, with title vignette to upper right corner, and References to the Counties and Explanation of the Map upper left, toned and some light damp-staining, 57 x 47.5 cm (22.5 x 18.75 ins), framed and glazed (59.2 x 49.8 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. The attractive vignette was designed and engraved by W. Grainger, and a note below reads: "This design represents a merchant giving an unprovided boy a ticket to admit him on board one of his ships, the sailor waiting to conduct him. The other emblems are Strength, Navigation, Commerce, Manufacture, Trade, Fertility and Industry."
* Mughal. A large hand-painted panel of an elephant and figures, early 20th century, watercolour and gouache, highlighted with gold and bodycolour, on fine cream cotton, depicting 3 armed figures riding atop an elephant, surrounded by further figures on foot or horseback holding various weapons, including talwars, a crossbow, spears, and staffs, 2 figures with flags, within a border of stylised flowers, some light staining and marks, a few small holes, 124 x 90.5 cm (48.75 x 35.5 ins) QTY: (1)
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