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Click here to subscribeA pair of George III Irish silver pointed Old English bright-cut gravy spoons by Michael Keating, Dublin 1790, engraved with a crest, 32cm (12.5in) long, 196g (6.3 oz) Condition report** In very good condition overall. The bowls dusted with very light pitting, the engraving on the lower half of the stem a little rubbed. Marks clear.
An early George III Irish silver Old English pattern hook-end gravy or basting spoon by David T. Peter, Dublin 1767, engraved with a crest, 29cm (11.5in) long, 98g (3.15 oz) The crest of BUNBURY of Moyle, co. Carlow and also of FITCH of Woodham Walter, Essex Condition report** In very good condition overall. Small areas of light pitting to the back of the bowl. Marks clear.
A pair of George III Irish provinicial pointed Old English star bright-cut straining and gravy spoons by Carden Terry and Jane Williams, Cork (1806-1821), circa 1810, engraved with a crest, 35cm (13.75in) long, 270g (8.7 oz) Condition report** In very good condition overall. A very light dusting of pitting to the bowls and some light scratches. The engraving on the stems is slightly rubbed. The marks are clear.
A George III Irish provincial silver pointed Old English pattern sauce ladle by John Nicholson I (active 1756-circa1805), Cork, circa 1790, engraved a script ‘I’ over ‘JH’ on a linear ground within an oval reserve, 19.7cm (7.75in) long, 47g (1.5 oz) Literature: Bowen, John R. and O’Brien, Conor ‘Cork silver and gold: Four centuries of craftsmanship’, Cork 2005, p. 184 for the maker’s mark Condition report** In very good condition overall. Some light scratches to the bowl. Marks clear.
A very fine pair of George III Irish provincial silver pointed Old English pattern gravy spoons, John Nicholson I (active 1756-circa 1805), Cork, circa 1790, engraved a script ‘I’ over ‘JH’ on a linear ground within an oval reserve, 33cm (13in) long, 220g (7.1 oz) Literature : Bowen, John R, and O’Brien, Conor ‘Cork silver and gold : Four centuries of craftsmanship’, Cork 2005, p. 184 for the maker’s mark Condition report** In very good condition overall. Light scratches to the bowls. Marks clear.
A George III Irish provincial silver pointed Old English star bright-cut pattern by John Whepley, Cork (1781-1824) circa 1790, engraved with a monogram ‘PMP; 26.7cm (10in) long, 69g (2.2 oz) Literature: Bennett, Douglas ‘Irish Georgian Silver’, p. 193 Condition report** In very good condition overall. Some light scratches to the bowl. Marks clear.
A Queen Anne silver trefid tea or coffee spoon, mark indistinct (possibly William Petley), London 1713, Britannia standard, the bowl with plain rat-tail, 9.5 cm (3.25 in) long, 13g (0.4 oz) Literature: Grimwade, no. 2174 for the tentative maker’s mark Condition report** In fair condition, with very light pitting across the back of the bowl. Marks rubbed.
A William III silver gilt trefid tea or coffee spoon, maker’s mark ‘EH’ , London 1695, the bowl with a ribbed rat-tail, the top of the back of the stem with a crest, 11cm (4.25in) long, 11g (0.35 oz) Possibly by Edward Hulse. The crest probably of FELLOWES of Ramsey Abbey, Hunts and of Haverland Hall, Norfolk Condition report** In very good to fine condition with original gilding. There is a small nick across back of bowl showing through to the front. Light areas of pitting to the back of the bowl and gilding rubbed at the lip. Marks clear.
An unascribed English provincial silver trefid spoon, maker’s mark ‘T.B.’ in a heart-shaped punch, circa 1695, the bowl with plain rat-tail.19.7cm (7.75in) long, 63g (2 oz). Literature: Jackson, 3rd edition, p. 519 Condition report** In very good condition overall, a strong, solid shape. Some light scratches and a very small dent to the bowl. Mark clear.
An unascribed English provincial silver trefid spoon, maker’s mark ‘SH’ with three pellets in a shaped shield to the bowl, circa 1685, no rat-tail, the back of the bowl pricked ‘1686’, the back of the stem pricked ‘June the 22’, 19.2cm (7.5in) long, 40g (1.3 oz) Condition report** Traces of a single line border to the stem (very light pitting to back of stem), several long parallel scratches down the length of the bowl. Maker`s mark clearly stamped.
WWII HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY INTEREST 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, mounted, Tam O`Shanter with red and white hackle, and white ribbon bow to band, maker S.& P.Harris Ltd., Glasgow 1945 and named `Sgt.Clark`, glengarry badge and 4th Infantry Division shoulder strap with attached `HLI` brass shoulder title
Morison-Plantarum Historia Universalis. parts 2 & 3 [all published] in 3 vol. (including plate vol) first edition half-title in part 3 only part 2 folding frontispiece (with relating text tipped-in on image) part 3 engraved portrait engraved Sheldonian vignettes on titles and 292 engraved illustrations on 152 leaves some light browning and staining occasional foxing (sometimes heavy in text vol.) part 2 with one or two plant specimens loosely inserted part 3 with marginal wormhole in gutter plate vol. with a few marginal ink annotations contemporary panelled calf worn covers detached [Henrey 259] folio Oxford 1680-99. ***First edition of Morison`s work which aimed to construct a logical and natural system of plant classification. Part I on trees and shrubs was never published.
Donovan.Natural History of British Birds vol.1-5 only in 3 (of 10) 124 hand-coloured engraved plates plates generally clean but foxing and light offsetting to text bookplate of James Coates Sowerby on front pastedowns contemporary green straight-grain morocco gilt spines gilt with morocco labels g.e. rubbed spines a little faded [Nissen 257] 8vo for the Author 1799.
Levaillant (Francois) Histoire Naturelle des Oisea 6 vol. half-titles 300 engraved plates printed in colour and finished by hand 4 double-page a few with imprints/captions trimmed one slightly creased a few short tears foxing vol.5 with light water-stain to inner lower corner throughout 20th century red half crushed morocco gilt by Sangorski and Sutcliffe t.e.g. 4to Paris 1799-1808. ***A handsome set of the issue with J.J.Fuchs to imprint of vol.1-3 and Delachaussée to vol.4-6.
Donovan.Natural History of British Insects vol.1-10 only in 5 (of 16 6 vol. published later) 360 engraved plates all but a few hand-coloured or partly so tissue guards errata leaves at end of vol.1 2 3 5 & 6 plates generally clean but foxing and light offsetting to text one or two leaves slightly defective at fore-edge where badly opened bookplate of James Coates Sowerby on pastedowns contemporary half green morocco spines gilt with morocco labels g.e. rubbed spines a little faded [Nissen 1142] 8vo for the Author 1792-1801. ***Donovan originally planned the work to be complete in 10 vols but later added a further six after an interval of several years.
Papworth Rural Residences 1818 consisting of a Series of Designs for Cottages Decorated Cottages Small Villas and other Ornamental Buildings first edition half-title 27 hand-coloured aquatint plates with the final blank water-staining to c.pp.11-15 occasional spotting or light foxing contemporary cloth faded and stained [Abbey Life 45; cf.Berlin Kat. 2321 1832 edition] 8vo R.Ackermann 1818.
Repton Fragments Landscape Gardening 42 aquatint plates and plans 21 hand-coloured (3 folding) others tinted aquatint vignettes 13 plates and 2 vignettes with overlays light offsetting else clean modern green half calf richly gilt spine in compartments and with red and blue leather labels a few scuff marks to spine [Abbey Scenery 391] 4to 1816.
Thomson (James) Retreats: A Series of Designs second edition 41 engraved plates 31 hand-coloured aquatints offsetting library stamp and ink signature to title light soiling to recto of 1 plate and verso of 2 plates (charcoal powder??) else plates in very good bright condition a few marginal marks contemporary half morocco spine gilt rubbed [cf.Abbey Life 76 1827 edition] 4to 1840.
Baker (Mary) Caraboo: A Narrative of a Singular Im first edition half-title engraved portrait frontispiece by N. Braithwhite and folding engraved plate by E.Bird some light spotting final two leaves with marginal repairs affecting a couple of letters of text later half calf 8vo Bristol & London 1817. ***The account of an elaborate hoax. In early 1817 a young woman arrived at Almondsbury in Gloucestershire speaking in a language which the villagers could not understand. Apparently of oriental descent she was taken in by a local couple and became something of a cause celebre. From interpretation of various signs gestures and words it was claimed she was Caraboo a princess of Javasu in the Indian Ocean who had been captured by pirates and sold to the captain of a brig. She had escaped by jumping ship swimming ashore and then eventually after six weeks of wandering found herself at Almondsbury. The local newspapers of Bath and Bristol gave her increasing attention but after about ten weeks she was exposed as Mary Wilcocks the daughter of a shoemaker Thomas Wilcocks and Mary Burgess of Witheridge Devon. She was also known as Mary Baker the name of her supposed first husband.
Chaucer (Geoffrey) Poems 1852 6 vol. engraved portrait frontispiece a little water-staining handsome contemporary burgundy morocco gilt upper covers with gilt Aldine anchor devices spine in compartments raised bands edged in gilt some light spotting and soiling rubbed at extremities but generally an attractive set g.e. William Pickering 1852.
[Wilde (Oscar)] Importance of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People first edition number 150 of 1000 copies very light foxing scattered throughout original salmon cloth gilt decorations by Charles Shannon a little light surface marking overall a near fine sharp example [Mason 381] 8vo 1899.
Daniell (William) A Voyage round Great Britain 8 vol. in 4 first edition aquatint vignette dedication leaf 308 hand-coloured aquatint plates by and after Daniell each within grey wash border plus one uncoloured aquatint plate of Kemaes Head in vol.1 without the map errata leaf at end of vol.1 vol.1 with 2 leaves (pp.123/4 and pp.125/6) on thicker paper vol.2 corner of one leaf torn (no loss of text) occasional light soiling and offsetting but generally very clean internally contemporary diced russia stamped in gilt and blind rebacked but attractively gilt-decorated spines edges rubbed corners worn [Abbey Scenery 16; Tooley 177] 4to 1814-25. ***”The most important colour plate book on British Topography” (Tooley). An index chart was also published but is not usually included the work being complete without it (Tooley).
Buonaiuti Italian Scenery 1806 text in English and French 32 fine hand-coloured stipple-engraved plates 1 engraved sheet of music some light offsetting occasional spotting (mostly to text) a few small stains engraved bookplates to front pastedown handsome contemporary olive straight-grain morocco blind-stamped floral centre-pieces within wide dcoartive scrolling borders spine in compartments gilt slightly rubbed [Abbey Travel 164] a very good copy folio 1806.
Piozzi France Italy and Germany 1789 2 vol. first edition 6pp. advertisements at end sig.B with a few small blue stains to inner margins occasional light spotting new endpapers contemporary tree calf rebacked spine gilt with red and green morocco labels [Rothschild 1551] 8vo for A. Strahan and T. Cadell 1789.
Boswell (James) Account of Corsica 1st first edition half-title engraved folding map occasional light spotting a few small marks contemporary polished calf upper joint split corners slightly worn rubbed [Gaskell 473; Rothschild 442] 8vo Glasgow Robert and Andrew Foulis for Edward and Charles Dilly 1768.
Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis 1817 edited by George Graves 3 vol. only of 5 second edition 428 fine hand-coloured engraved plates very occasional spotting some very light offsetting but generally in very good crisp and clean condition with bright colouring contemporary half calf rebacked preserving original backstrips rubbed and scuffed folio 1817-1821.
Alken.Characteristic Sketches..Hunting/Shooting with Caricatures of Middlesex Sporting 24 hand-coloured soft-ground etchings some light spotting margins browned and with water-staining at foot original glazed & embossed orange wrappers with black label titled in gilt on upper cover rubbed rebacked in cloth preserved in two modern cloth slip-cases one with paper spine labels faded [cf.Schwerdt I p.11-12; Tooley 19] oblong 4to J.Dickinson [plates dated 1825-26]. ***Tooley lists only one similar title with 12 hunting plates; Schwerdt lists two similar titles each with 12 plates of shooting and hunting respectively. This is a combination of Schwerdt`s two titles.
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