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Click here to subscribeA Victorian 1822 pattern Light Cavalry Officers mameluke by Garden & Sons, London: the curved single edge blade with acid etched decoration of floral sprays and militaria, over a gilt brass hilt with slender langets and pierced quillons, over a two piece ivory grip with brass studs and bullion loop, together in a steel scabbard with double suspension loops and gilt brass mounted throat decorated en suite, blade length 80cm.
A Victorian 1857 pattern 4th Bengal Cavalry Light Cavalry Officers Sword by E Thurkle, London:, the straight single edged blade with acid etched decoration of a lion passant over 'IV' and 'BL' cipher, also decorated with the initials 'A De. V.A' beneath family crest, makers mark to shoulder as per title, three quarter pierced steel guard with single quillon, wire bound fish skin grip, together with a steel scabbard with double suspension loops and button to throat, blade length 89cm.*Notes- Research shows that the cutler E Thurkle was at Soho from 1876 to 1899 and that this sword was made for A De-Vere Alexander who , during his career in the army serve with the 4th Bengal cavalry from June 1875 to July 1877 and from December 1878 to September 1885. In its present form the sword is of 1896 pattern, however the blade is older and has been re-hilted to comply with the Dress Regulations of 1896.
A Victorian 1834 pattern 42nd Goorkha Light Infantry Officers sword by E Thurkle, London: the straight single edge blade with acid etched decoration, crown and 'VR' cipher, unicorn armorial over the initials 'A.K.A' , makers mark to shoulder as per title, pierced steel three bar guard with Infantry crest, wire bound fish skin grip, together in a steel scabbard with double suspension loops, blade length 83.5cm.*Notes- Vendor research indicates that this sword was made for A K Abbott who served most of his army career with the 42nd Goorkha Light Infantry.
A Victorian 1822 pattern Light Infantry Officers sword by Pillin for Stevens of London: the straight single edged blade with acid etched decoration, crown and 'VR' cipher , makers marks a to shoulder as per title, gilt brass three bar guard with single quillon and folding hilt decorated en suite, wire bound fish skin grip, together with a steel scabbard with double suspension loops, blade length 83cm.
A Victorian 1856 pattern Highland Light Infantry Officers sword by Henry Wilkinson, London: the straight double edge blade with acid etched decoration, crown and 'VR' cipher, with armorial of crossed spears for the Evans-Lombe family, makers mark to shoulder as per title and stamped '26201' over a steel half-basket scroll hilt, wire bound fish skin grip and chequered backstrap , together in a gilt brass mounted brown leather scabbard, blade length 81.5cm.*Notes- the Records for Wilkinson Sword indicate that this sword was made for Alexander Francis Evans-Lombe in January 1885
Assorted Loose Motoring Magazines Examples include: The British Engineer, The King's Highway, Autocycle, The Motorcycle. Light Car, The Motorist, The Motor News, The Car Illustrated, Automotive Digest, La Vie Automobile, Omnia, Morris Owner, The Car, Motorcycle Trader, Motor Age, The Autocar and many more. Various conditions, but an interesting archive. Also, a large bound volume of Motor Technical Records a splendid bound book of printed sheets of veteran and vintage car details. (2 boxes)
M.G. Magnette A 110pp, March 1934 Manual for the KA and KD Types (both 2 & 3 carburettors), with good images and detail, metal clip held pages to a light green card cover and a fold-out gearbox, cam shaft set up and oiling charts, with a wiring diagram in the rear pocket. The cover a little feathered on the edges, the editorial good and clean.
Sixties LPs, fourteen albums mainly by Sixties artists comprising Hollies - Evolution, Animals - Animal Tracks, Beach Boys - Surf's Up, Velvet Underground - Same and White Light White Heat, Beatles - Sgt Pepper and The Beatles Beat, Steppenwolf - Monster, Jimi Hendrix - Experience, John Lennon - Some Time In New York City, Rolling Stones - Some Girls, Still Life and Rock n Rolling Stones, Bonzo Dog Band - Lets Make Up and Be Friendly and Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willie and the Poor Boys - various years and conditions
Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)An enamel portrait miniature of Eliza Angelo, aged 17Wearing a mauve dressInitialled and dated 1756Inscribed verso Approximate dimensions of portrait 5.4cm x 4.4cm Overall dimensions including suspension loop 6.4cm x 4.7cmProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.Condition report:A few small chips to her nose visible under 10x magnification and UV light, otherwise appears to be in good condition, front glass with fine scratches, reverse glass has a chip to the edge at approx 1 o'clock, frame appears to be in good condition. There is a diagonal scratch along the glass across the face of the miniature (seen in image 1).
John Smart (1742-1811)A portrait miniature of a lady in an ermine bordered lilac coatwith pearlsSigned with initials and dated 'JS / 1877' lower leftOn IvoryIn a diamond set frame Approximate dimensions of portrait, 4.2cm x 3.3cm Overall dimensions including suspension loop 5.5cm x 4cmProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.Condition report:There is an area of retouching to the grey background which is visible under UV light (see additional photo) and to the lower edge of her dress at approx 4 o'clock also some minor paint loss to the edge at approx 3 o'clock otherwise the painting is in good condition, fine scratches to the front glass, the diamonds are evenly matched in colour with chips and surface reaching inclusions to some, visible under 10x magnification, frame generally in good condition with surface marks and light scratches.
Attributed to Nathaniel Plimer (1751-1822)A portrait miniature of an English officerWith blue jacket and red epaulettes and a white sashOn ivoryApproximate dimensions of portrait 6.5cm x 5.4cm Overall dimensions including suspension loop 8.7cm x 6cmProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.Condition Report: Restoration visible to the painting under uv light (see additional image) mainly to the upper portions of the sash, his nose and collar. There is some dirt beneath the glass and heavy scratching to the glass. There are small losses to the gold bezel. Looking at the edge of the frame, there appear to be what look like brass pins and some small splits, possibly as a result of reattaching the caseback after restoration or opening. There are some seed pearls missing from the glazed compartment, some also rattling around inside.
A RARE PAIR OF IRISH REPEAL MOVEMENT RECTANULAR PORCELAIN PLAQUESCirca 1840'sone with a figure, probably Daniel O'Connell, addressing a crowd, a banner inscribed `Ireland Without the Repeal', the other painted with a horsedrawn carriage on a country road with a waving crowd, a flag inscribed `Ireland With the Repeal', 18.5cm by 25.5cm, framed (2)The plaques are in overall good condition with some light surface scratches. The frames with some wear and minor losses. One slip at the back of the frame is lacking Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
AN ITALIAN 18TH CENTURY STYLE GILT COMPOSITION ALTAR TABLE LAMP20th Century51cm high, excluding light fitmentProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
AFTER MICHELANGELO MAESTRI (2)Europa Rapita; Trionfo di Baccogouache on papereach 32.5 x 46cm(2)Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie. Condition report:Some small light abrasions to the extreme edgeVery small white circular mark on bull's face Otherwise appear in generally good condition Not inspected out of frames
A SOUTH-EAST ASIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD TRAVELLING TOILET CABINET19th CenturyWith hinged top opening and folding to reveal a mirror, front enclosing an arrangement of various drawers, 22cm wide; 30cm deep; 19.5cm highCondition report: A light warp to the top, some minor scuffs, knocks, small losses, minor chips in places overall, commensurate with use and age. Metal work varying, some tarnished. The clasp to the front is of lesser quality and worn. Internal drawer with small section of escutcheon missing. One key Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
THREE VARIOUS VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SIDE CHAIRS (3)All on turned supportsCondition report: These are Victorian chairs, dating towards the end of the 19th Century. They are probably for a bedroom and for light use.One to the left with replacement seating. The one on the far right with a chunk of lacquer missing from the seat rail. General scuffs, wear, knocks, shrinkage to joints and various small losses commensurate with use and age. Please see additional images. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
AN EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD BANDED POLYCHROME PAINTED MAHOGANY BONHEUR-DU-JOURWith a fitted superstructure over single drawer, flanked by lamps 92cm wide; 144cm highCondition report: The fall front is loose and needs to be repaired back. Shrinkage split and a few replacement veneers alongside other smaller repairs. The back boards missing. The back projects out to accommodate the front. The front is also leather lined. Back leg with two sections of moulding off at the top, one of which is in a drawer. Tarnishing to the metal work and rewiring required. General wear, scuffs, knocks and chips commensurate with age and use. Light cracking to the painted surfaces Please see additional images on www.bellmans.co.ukProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A MODERN CHINESE BLACK LACQUER SIDE CABINETWith lift top over four drawers and cupboards 57cm wide; 76cm highCondition report: Light scuffs, minor chips and signs of use and wear commensurate with age and use. Including a few small chips and nicks around the drawer edges and feet. The interior fitted. Two drawers lined an not fitted Some tarnishing to mounts. See additional images on www.bellmans.co.ukProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A VICTORIAN BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED LION AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817-1875)Late 19th CenturyLater mounted as a table lamp, on a grey marble plinth with bun feet, the bronze 35cm high, the lamp 54cm highCondition report: Some mild rubbing to the patination. General dirt and dust in areas and recesses. Scuffs and scratches to the marble base. A repaired crack to one corner. Rod or tube for electrical wiring attached to the back of the bronze, will need to be rewired and PAT tested. The light fitting has been drilled into the base of the lion and can be removedProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A CHINESE-EXPORT MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER TABLE CABINETLate 19th CenturyThe panelled doors decorated with a pagoda, figures and blossoming trees, side carrying handles, enclosing four drawers, 35.5cm wide; 27cm highCondition report: Sides and top also decorated with leafy branches, bird and butterflies. One drawer jammed into position. One foot requires repair having broken off but still attached. Several cracks and chips to the lacquer, notably to the corners, including the front right and back left. Wear around the doors, one door now loose and requiring replacement hinges. Light crackle to the surfaces Dirt and dust. One keyProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE GILT-METAL ADJUSTABLE READING LIGHT20TH CENTURYWith steel rod, the shade surmounted by a winged eagle, on circular base, 57cm high Condition report: Wiring will need to be updated and PAT tested prior to use. Dirt and dust commensurate with use and age. Shade dirty and dusty. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
AN EMPIRE BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY MARBLE TOP SECRETAIRE A ABATTANTWith a fitted interior over pair of cupboards, 80cm wide; 136cm high; 34cm deepCondition report: Good condition. Later replacement marble top.Some shrinkage and movement to the fall front. The internal shelf to the base has dropped a little resecuring. Otherwise a few dents, chips, minor scuffs and other light movement to timber as to be expected. Later lock to the fall front, no keyTwo keys attached. Polished surfaces. Probably dates to the early 19th Century rather than Second Empire / Napoleon III. Please see additional images on the website.Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND SEVRES-STYLE MANTEL CLOCKCirca 1880Surmounted by a twin-handled urn painted with cherubs, the twin train movement striking on a bell and stamped G.V, in the Louis XV style, 30cm high x 31cm wide, with a pendulum.Condition report: The case - in good order considering age and use. Rubbing to the gilding, as to be expected. One front foot bent. The dial - light rub bing as to be expected. The movement - later frost glass cover to door, looks to be ok, but a qualified clock specialist needs examine it and there is no guarantee of it’s working order. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A VICTORIAN GILT DECORATED AND PAINTED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SEWING BOXMid-19th CenturyThe top depicting The Deerstalkers’ Return, After Edward Landseer, the compartmentalised interior with various pieces of mother-of-pearl sewing equipment, lock stamped ‘V.R’, 25cm wide; 15cm high Condition report: Lid loose with hinges broken on both sides, although an easy repair. General light wear and tear as to be expected, including a light surface crackle, some minor rubbed areas of decoration, small chips to corners of the feet. Slight light ring mark to the top of the lid and a light haze to the surface. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
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