Collection of antiquarian prints relating to Persia, all hand-coloured, engravings or etchings on paper [most London, 1780-1880] 7 loose sheets, comprising: (i) A Persian Lady Receiving a Visitor, T. Wallis for Kingley Bunyan, 1805, a little foxed, 200 by 220mm.; (ii) A View of the Great Meidan or Market before the Shah's Palace at Ispahan, J. Christie of Dublin, c. 1800, some light scattered foxing, 140 by 190 mm.; (iii) The Tower of Horns at Ispahan, J. Christie of Dublin, c.1800, a little spotting, 190 by 120 mm.; (iv) Mariee allant deant de Son Epoux, France, c.1820, 120 by 190 mm.; (v) Persians, London, c.1850, 110 by 110 mm.; (vi) A Beautiful Avenue Near the King's Garden at Schiraz, Dublin, c.1800, scattered spotting, 120 by 180 mm.; (vii) Persan fumant le Kalyoun, France, Chaillot, c.1800, 120 by 160 mm.; all in modern card mounts, framed and glazed
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The Marriage of the Shah of Iran to Farah Diba, original press photograph, for the Agencie France Presse [Paris, 22 December 1959] single photograph, light surface scratching, reverse stamped with copyright stamp of the Agencie France Press, typescript of the press release pasted to the reverse (in French), 130 by 180 mm.; in wooden frame, under glass The image here was taken at the royal wedding, and shows Farah Diba, later known as the Shahbanu, in conversation with her mother.
State Dinner at Golestan Palace, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavo and Farah Diba entertain Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, original press photograph [probably Netherlands, dated 5 October 1963] single photograph, light surface scuffing, stamp of photographic paper manufacturer Mimosa Kiel to reverse with typescript note of press release, 120 by 180 mm.; in wooden frame surmounted with gilt Pahlavi crown, under glass
Empress Farah Diba and Crown Prince Reza ride on the grounds of the Palace at Saadabad, original press photograph [probably New York, dated 13 March, 1967] single photograph, a little creased, a few small closed tears to outer edges, light surface scratching and discolouration, reverse stamped with date of press release, and typescript of photograph details pasted to reverse, 255 by 205 mm.; in silver frame, under glass The press announcement to the reverse of this photograph explains that Prince Reza, who was 6 at the time, is seen riding a skewbald stallion, and that Empress Farah's stallion is a dark bay Turkoman called Sharoo.
The Engagement (Aghd) of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Princess Fawzia Faud of Egypt, poster [printed and circulated in Iran, shortly after 24 Esfand 1317 (30 March 1939)] single sheet, depicting (from left to right) Queen Farida and King Farouk of Egypt, Princess Fawzia and Crown Prince Mohammed Reza, and Queen Mother Nazli, together in Cairo's Abdin Palace, slightly faded along old horisontal fold, extremities with some light surface soiling and water-staining, else good condition, 350 by 470 mm.; framed and glazed A rare ephemeral item, probably issued by the Iranian Ministry of Culture on behalf of the Royal Pahlavi household, informing the general public of the engagement between Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Princess Fawzia Faud of Egypt. The engagement took place in the Abdin Palace in Cairo on 30 March 1938, followed by a wedding (also in Cairo) on 23 April the same year. This was the Shah's first marriage, and the wedding was a political one intended to strengthen the ties between the Iranian and Egyptian courts, attracting controversy in the process as it united a Sunni royal Princess with a Shi'a royal Crown Prince. The couple had a daughter together, Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi, before they became estranged and eventually divorced in 1948.
Pro-Shah Propaganda Poster, issued by the Government offices urging the nation to follow their leader, chromolithographic poster [printed by the Edare' Kol Entesharat va Tabliqat (national office of publishing and advertisement), probably Tehran, c. 1965] single sheet, depicting the Shah walking alongside an ancient wall depicting the great Kings of Persia, with crowds of followers waving the national flag in his stead, some light creases along outer edges, overall excellent condition, 380 by 50 mm.; framed and glazed The text here roughly translates to “A Nation follows their king in the path of glory and greatness of their beloved Iran”. The staging of the scene seeks to draw parallels between the Shah and the great rulers of Ancient Persia to inspire patriotism and loyalty to the crown.
A Manuscript Firman signed by Massoud Mirza Zell'o Soltan, with his royal seal and signature, illuminated manuscript on paper, in Farsi [Iran, dated 1314 AH (1896)] single sheet, 6 lines black nasta'liq verging on shekasteh, seal of the shah and signature to the top right-hand margin within floral cartouche, heightened in gold, page border ruled in red, blue and gilt, some light fading along old crease-lines, 340 by 190 mm.; in modern card mount, framed and glazed A firman outlining the ownership of two plots of land entitled Ebrahimabad and Fariband, issued by the eldest son of Nassir ad-Din Shah Qajar, Massoud Mirza Zell'o Sultan, the governor of Isfahan. Although Zell'o Sultan was the eldest son of the Shah, he was not allowed to ascend to the throne because his mother did not carry Qajar lineage. Zell'o Sultan had to watch his younger brother Muzzafar ad-Din take his place while he was given the honorary role of governor of Isfahan instead. An esteemed position that he was able to hold for over 35 years.
A Manuscript Firman signed by Muzzafer ad-Din Shah Qajar, with his royal seal, appointing a court musician, illuminated manuscript on polished paper [Tehran, dated 1316 (1898-99)] single sheet, 5 lines black nasta'liq verging on shekasteh, with interlinear colouring in gold, seal of the shah stamped to the top within floral cartouche, also heightened in gold, first line of the document signed by the Shah in his own hand, lines and page border ruled in red, blue and orange, some light fading along old crease-lines, some faint water-staining to outer borders, total 460 by 310 mm.; in modern card mount, framed and glazed
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi with the top ranking Army officers, shown here in rank order, printed table mounted on card [Iran, c. 1940] single sheet, printed with photographs and names of all the highest ranking officers in the Iranian army in the early years of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's reign, sheet mounted to card, come light surface scuffing and soiling, extremities a little worn, 420 by 330 mm.; framed and glazed
Tuscany.- Fontana (Aldigherio) Le glorie immortali della sacra ed illusstriss.ma religione di S. Stefano tanto nelle armi quanto nelle lettere, fine engraved frontispiece, portrait of the dedicatee and 6 portraits of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany, library stamp to title and final f., offsetting, some foxing or mostly light browning, contemporary panelled vellum, gilt, rubbed, small 4to, Milan, Sitori brothers, 1706.⁂ An account of the Order of St. Stefano of Tuscany. The portrait depict Grand-Masters of the order. Includes a lists of the principal achievements of the order throughout its history, its officials and members. It was founded in 1561 with the aim of fighting the Ottoman Turks and Mediterranean pirates, especially those preying on shipping from the new port of Livorno. It's members fought with distinction at the siege of Malta in 1565 and the battle of Lepanto in 1571.
NO RESERVE Lozano (Christoval) Los Reyes Nuevos de Toledo, woodcut vignette on title, a couple of leaves with small holes causing minor loss of text, a few ink stains, some foxing and light browning, marginal water-stain, contemporary ink annotations to front free endpaper and verso of final leaf of text, contemporary limp vellum, ties broken, [Palau 142915], 4to, Barcelona, Pablo Campins, 1744.
La Baume Desdossat (M. de) L'Arcadie moderne, ou les bergeries scavantes, pastorale heroique dediee au roi de Pologne, some spotting and light staining, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt, rubbed, Paris, Chez Vincent, 1757 § Balzac (Jean-Louis Guez) Les Oeuvres, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut decorative initials, some worming at foot, contemporary limp vellum, Paris, Jeremie Boüillerot, 1647; and 5 others, French, v.s. (7)
Owen (John) Epigrammatum, titles with woodcut printer's device, a little woodcut music within text, occasional light staining, contemporary limp vellum, [STC 18990], Nicholas Okes, 1622 § Monarchy asserted, to be the best, most ancient and legall form of government, in a conference had at Whitehall, with Oliver late Lord Protector & a committee of Parliament: made good by the arguments of Oliver, St. Iohn, Lord chief Justice, a few small stains, lightly browned, 19th century limp boards, rubbed, [Wing W1988], printed by John Redmayne for Philip Chetwind, 1660; and 3 others, 17th century English, at least 2 defective (5)
Raleigh (Sir Walter) Sir Walter Raleigh's instructions to his sonne and to posterity, third edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, [STC 20643], Printed for Benjamin Fisher dwelling in Aldergate-street at signe of the Talbot, 1633 bound with, as often Southwell (Robert) The Dutifull advice of a loving sonne to his aged father, lacking last 2 ff., supplied in ms., [STC 156.7], Printed for Beniamin Fisher and are to be sold at his shop in Aldersgate-street at the signe of the Talbot, 1632, together 2 works in 1 vol., some light water-staining, contemporary sheep, gilt, small 8voSaleroom notice: the binding is rather worn, with spine chipped at head and the covers detached
Isle of Man.- Woods (George) An Account of the Past and Present State of the Isle of Man; Including a Topographical Description; a Sketch of its Mineralogy; an Outline of its Laws, with the Privileges Enjoyed by Strangers, first edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece map, some spotting or mostly light foxing, original boards, rebacked in later cloth, corners worn, rubbed, 8vo, Robert Baldwin, 1811.
Mathematics.- Dialling.- Emerson (William) The Mathematical Principles of Geography, 2 parts in 1, 22 folding engraved plates, some spotting or light foxing, contemporary diced calf, gilt, covers with central royal arms, joints splitting, but holding firm, rubbed, 8vo, for J.Nourse, 1770.⁂ The second part is on Dialling.
Greek printing.- Lucian, of Samosata. Deorum Dialogi numero. 70., edited by Ottmar Nachtgall, text in parallel Greek and Latin, title, a2v and a3r in red and black, woodcut decorative typographic border to left-hand margin of each page of Greek text, occasional early ink marginalia, inner margin of first and last ff. neatly restored, o4 repaired marginal tear, a few small stains, occasional spotting or light finger-marking, 'Heldenberg' ink stamp to title.18th century marbled boards, chipped, corners worn, [Adams L1617; VD16 L 2955], small 4to, Strasbourg, Johann Schott, 1515.⁂ The handsomely printed sole edition edited by the Strasbourg humanist Ottmar Nachtgall, also known as Luscinius. He had enthusiastically introduced the study of Greek in his hometown, preparing Greek grammars and texts for the use of teachers, students, and adults interested in learning the language. He was also a fine musician, publishing his Institutiones Musicae in the same year as this edition of Lucian, and later becoming organist of St. Thomas's in Strasbourg.
Chatsworth copy.- Arnobius, of Sicca. Disputationum adversus gentes libri octo, Roman type, initial spaces with guide-letters, &2 bound after a4 as often, title lightly soiled, light water-staining to lower corners, occasional spotting, 17th century speckled calf, gilt, spine in compartments, joints starting, but holding firm, corners worn, rubbed, [Adams A1994; EDIT 16 CNCE 3083], folio,, Rome, Francesco Priscianese, 1542.⁂ The Chatsworth copy of the first edition of this work composed in response to Diocletian's persecution of the Christians. It is one of very few books from this Roman press.
Citolini (Alessandro) La Tipocosmia, first edition, woodcut printer's device to title, water-stained, title lightly browned, occasional spotting or light foxing, 18th century vellum, [Adams C2047; EDIT 16 CNCE 12614; Smith Rara arithmetica 306: "a synopsis of science, including arithmetic], 8vo, Venice, Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1561.⁂ Wide-ranging vernacular encyclopedia, including mathematics, music, the natural world, food & drink, and children's and adults' games, amongst numerous others.
Guicciardini (Lodovico) Les heures de Recreation et Apres-disnées, first edition in French, some staining, contemporary limp vellum, lacking ties, [Not in Adams], Paris, Jean Ruelle, 1571 § La Mare (Philibert de) Philiberti de la Mare...De Vita, Moribus, et Scriptis Guillelmi Philandri, only edition, title in red and black, title neatly mounted on stub, occasional spotting and light staining, later vellum, [Dijon], n.p., 1667 § [Feuquieres (Antoine de Pas, Marquis de)] Phantasiologie, ou Lettres Philosophiques a Madame de ?sur la Faculté Imaginative, first edition, woodcut head- and tail-pieces, some spotting, contemporary wrappers with a floral patterned paper spine, 12mo, Oxford [but Paris], Cuissart, 1760; and 2 others, French, v.s. (5)⁂ The second mentioned is a life of Guillaume Philandrier, humanist and friend of Rabelais.
Brisson (Barnabe) Lexicon Iuris, 3 parts in 1, collation: *6 A-Z AA-DD6 EE4 FF6 GG4; *4 AAA-MMM6 NNN4; AAAA-GGGG6, double column, title in red and black and with woodcut printer's device, woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces, library ink stamp to title, lightly browned, some spotting or light foxing, later vellum, lightly stained, folio, Frankfurt, Johannes Wechel, 1587.⁂ Brisson was the first president of the Parlement of Paris and wrote many legal treatises, including the Code du roy Henri III in 1587.
Sir Frank SHORT (1857-1945) Entrance of the Meuse (after Turner) and A Slant of Light in Polperro Two mezzotints in brown ink Together with two etchings by the same hand ' George's Dock, Liverpool ' & ' Fowey Harbour ' Each work signed (Dimensions: 20 x 28cm and smaller)(20 x 28cm and smaller)Condition report: Not examined out of the frames. No particular condition issues generally commensurate with age.
BREITLING; a gentleman's stainless steel Chronomat chronometer wristwatch, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals, three subsidiary seconds dials and date aperture, the bezel further set with baton and Arabic numerals, diameter excluding winding crown 4.5cm, stated depth 1000m/3300ft, marked to case reverse with serial numbers E73360 and 1064283, the bracelet stamped 133E and W4107, boxed with 'Attestation de Chronométre' certificate no. 1064283, international warranty booklet and two further booklets.Additional InformationRunning at point of cataloguing but this is not a guarantee of working order, some light wear with scratches to bracelet and case, dial is clean, some minor scratches to the glass, the internal leather housing for the watch is in worn condition, further light wear to remaining packaging.
OMEGA; a yellow metal chronometer 'Seamaster' gentleman's wristwatch, the black textured dial set with baton numerals, diameter excluding winding crown 3.5cm, with original certificate from 1953 and guarantee of origin booklet with the date 27/9/54.Additional InformationSurface scratches to the glass and also the case, the back of the case is also gold coloured, there are two indistinct marks to the case, unfortunately our key will not release the back of the watch, there are a couple of tiny dents and light surface scratches, the hands are yellow metal coloured, the winding crown works and adjusts the hands which move freely but this is no guarantee of working order.
OMEGA; a gold plated 'Seamaster' gentleman's wristwatch, the silver dial set with baton numerals, with Omega leather strap, boxed with service receipt for 2009.Additional InformationPostage of this lot will be £17 + VAT within the UK. Some heavy rubbing to the plating especially on the lugs and around the rim, light surface scratches throughout, a few scratches to the glass, one of which, near the two marker, is slightly deeper than the others, dial itself looks ok, no guarantee of working order.
A gentleman's 18ct gold cased Omega chronometer, the circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals, presentation inscription to reverse, diameter 3.6cm.Additional InformationThe winding crown has been replaced and the watch has been overwound so certainly not in working order, surface scratches including a quite deep scratch to the glass, light surface scratches to the case, we are unable to remove the back of this watch so we are unable to provide further photographs of the movement.
OMEGA; a gentleman's 9ct gold wristwatch and strap, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals set between batons, with subsidiary seconds dial, diameter of case 3.5cm and four extra link pieces, combined approx 75g, fitted in original Omega folding case.Additional InformationThere is no Omega stamp to the winding crown, hands adjust but the seconds hand is not moving, a few specks to the dial, light surface scratches to the glass and case, the movement in no. 14017089 with 17 jewels.
OMEGA; a gentleman's 9ct gold cased wristwatch, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals inside batons, with subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 3.5cm, approx 40g, with original Omega folding box.Additional InformationNo logo to winding crown, hands move and second hand ticks when wound, light surface scratches to the glass and to case.
ROTARY; a 9ct yellow gold cased lady's wristwatch, the dial set with baton numerals, on 9ct yellow gold strap.Additional InformationNo guarantee of working order, light surface scratches to glass and case, quite heavily worn winding crown which does adjust the hands, general surface wear. Weight approx 21g.
INTERNATIONAL WATCH COMPANY SCHAFFHAUSEN; an 18ct gold slimline full hunter pocket watch, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter of case 5cm and an 18ct gold chain, combined approx 95g.Additional InformationThe front cover does not hold in place, simply springs open, hands wind and adjust but no guarantee of working order, surface scratches throughout, some light staining to the dial, the chain is 18ct gold as catalogued.
WALTHAM; a 9ct yellow gold cased open face crown wind fob watch, the circular enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 3.2cm, the movement stamped and no. 17537676, on a 9ct belcher link chain, approx 44g. Additional InformationRuns but this is not a guarantee of working order, light general wear.
IWC; a Third Reich stainless steel WWII military pocket watch, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the face stamped 'KM', Schaffhausen, with impressed no.1081099 to back plate and the reverse engraved with eagle and swastika, also no.M9301 II KI, diameter 5.5cm.Additional InformationLight wear to the case, subsidiary seconds hands missing. Working at point of cataloguing however, we do not guarantee that this is in working order.
LE COULTRE; Art Deco blue glass and chrome mantel clock, the square face set with Arabic numerals, marked 'Garrard Tyme', the chrome base stamped 'Garrard British Case', height 17cm, width 21.5cm.Additional InformationThere is a minute chip to the inner blue glass panel, tarnishing to the chromework throughout, the case is also stamped 'Garrard British Case', light surface scratches and some tarnishing, it is unknown as to whether this is an eight day clock or not. Mechanism feels overwound, it is not currently running and will need some attention.
A late 19th century French walnut kingwood and satinwood veneered writing table with leather inset top above single frieze drawer, gilt metal mounts throughout and raised on stop fluted tapering legs to brass peg feet, width 90cm.Additional InformationThe lock has been removed with a new plate to the front and a wooden fill to the inside of the drawer, you can still see two small holes beneath this lockplate, minor surface wear, the leather is slightly shrunken within the frame, a few light scuffs but overall in good condition.
WARING & GILLOWS; a walnut draw-leaf surprise dining table with two integral rising leaves, raised on cabriole supports terminating on pad feet, length when extended 167cm, width 91cm and four splat back chairs raised on cabriole supports (5).Additional Information Dining table with heat marks and light scratches and chip to edge of table. Chair tops have all been re-glued back into place.
HERMÈS; a 'Herbag Ado PM' two in one maroon red leather and coated canvas backpack, shoulder or handle bag (two bags in one), with round top handles, adjustable shoulder straps, foldover top, logo's sliding lock and a Hermès replacement cover beige coated canvas bag, includes rain cover bag, 35 x 30 x 12cm (2).Additional InformationThere is light surface wear as you might expect from a bag that has had occasional use. The replaceable canvas cover is rather dirty.
CHANEL; a black satin quilted evening bag featuring a fabric and gold chained shoulder strap and a gold and diamanté Chanel 'CC' logo with original dust bag, Serial number 340307, 20 x 6 x 17cm.Additional InformationThe bag is sold in good condition with certificate of authenticity card and original small booklet. This lot does have the correct number as detailed in the catalogue description. Very light surface wear but presented in very good order.
AFTER MILO; a French Art Deco bronze figure modelled as a female gymnast with impressed signature, seal mark and no. A7600 to stepped circular base, height to top of pole 35cm, and an East Asian patinated brass four faced Buddha (2).Additional InformationThe pole that she is holding is rather crude, light surface scratches and toning, otherwise ok.
LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY (1848-1933); a favrile glass vase of bulbous form, with green trailing floral decoration on a yellow ground, signed LC Tiffany to base, height 7cm.Additional InformationThere are around 10/12 tiny burst bubble imperfections to the surface, light surface wear throughout as you would expect, commensurate with age, there is a further engraved mark around the base not mentioned in the description which is 1994 G.
ANN AND GORAN WARFF FOR KOSTA; an engraved sculpture decorated with pictograph style designs, signed and numbered 5690 to base, height 24cm, a Kosta cut glass ice vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand, signed Kosta, initialled LS and numbered 769 to base, with original label, height 17cm and a book 'Scandinavian Glass 1930-2000: Smoke and Ice' by Lorenzo Viger & Lesli Pina depicting the two pieces on the front cover.Additional Information Light wear to bases, manufacturing fault to sculptural piece, small imperfection/blemish to body, ice vase with light scratches to base but good condition.
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