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Click here to subscribeA VICTORIAN SALVER the field engraved with a wide band of scrolling foliage and trellis work in moulded rococo border, on three feet, 32.5cm diam, by John, Daniel & Charles Houle, London 1843, 32ozs++In good condition with light erasure of a monogram but without significant loss or thining to the centre. No springing, damage/repair, the marks good
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SAUCE BOATS with leaf capped flying scroll handle and gadrooned rim, engraved with contemporary armorials, 12.5cm h, by William Bruce, London 1814, 37ozs The arms are those of Crosbie.++In very good condition with a few light scratches and slight polish residues, no repairs, the marks good
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE. A FINE VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPH OF LT-COL JOHN DOUGLAS three quarter length in full dress beside his horse, wearing the star and badge of The Order of the Bath (hung from his pouch belt) as a CB, THE Star of the Order of the Medjidie, the Crimea Medal with four clasps, the Turkish Crimean Medal and the French Legion d` Honneur, mounted whole plate albumen print, hand tinted, arched top, 27 x 20cm, in the original pierced and engraved gilt brass frame surmounted by the sitter`s crest and monogram, 48 x 37.5cm overall, engraved on the backplate ORTNER & HOULE 3 ST JAMES`S ST Col John Douglas commanded the 11th ("Prince Albert`s Own) Regiment of Hussars (Lord Cardigan`s old regiment) in the Charge of the Light Brigade on 25 October 1854. He died a Major-General on 10 May 1871. Ortner & Houle, Heraldic Seal, Die and Medal Engravers to the Queen and Royal Family, are listed in London directories from 1873-1889. ++A particularly high quality and large sized example in fine, original condition
STANISLAUS SOUTTEN LONGLEY, RI, RBA (1894-1966) THE CAPTIVE FREED signed, pencil and watercolour with bodycolour, 28 x 30cm See footnote to the preceding lot. ++In fine condition with one or two light spots of foxing, undisturbed in the original good quality mount and contemporary 1930s giltwood and composition narrow frame with losses
VINCENZO D`ESPOSITO (1886-1949) PORTRAIT OF A CALEDON CLASS CRUISER OF THE ROYAL NAVY signed and inscribed MALTA, gouache, 44.5 x 68cm++Some light surface scratches and unevenness of the surface when the work is held at a oblique angle to the light. Undisturbed in contemporary early 20th c oak frame
GEORGE JAMES KNOX (1810-1897) COASTAL SCENE signed, inscribed verso with the title Beach nr -elsee, dated 25.6.73 and numbered 771, watercolour heightened with white, 13.5 x 21.5cm, unframed++In good original condition, not previously cleaned and with a light tide line from a window mount, laid down on the original good quality board
S MARESCA (FL LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY) A DISCREET CONVERSATION signed, 38 x 24.5cm++Some ingrained grime and dirt, possible localised retouching although not verified under uv light. The colours reasonably well preserved, the support not lined with tiny repaired hole lower centre. On the original stretchers and in what is likely to be the original frame which requires some repair
ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES ROBERT LESLIE, RA (1794-1859) HUDIBRAS IN THE STOCKS artist`s board, 23 x 28cm++Rather thinly painted but in fine condition, recently cleaned, free from extensive overpainting or restoration although not verified under uv light. On the reverse of the support the printed trade label of Jabez Barnard 339 Oxford St
WILLIAM FREDERICK HULK (1852-1906) DAWN ON THE BROADS; EVENING IN THE FENS a pair, both signed, mahogany panels, 14 x 19cm (2)++Both in fine condition, one retaining the contemporary trade label of Hibbert Brothers Sheffield; in later giltwood and composition cavetto frames. Neither work with warping of the support, splits or repairs. The varnish slightly yellowed and in need of a very light clean
HERBERT SIDNEY PERCY (1863-1903) SPRINGTIME signed, 39.5 x 49.5cm++Minute patched hole extreme lower right corner; the varnish possibly in need of a light clean but a most attractive brightly lit composition, the colours strong and clear. Not lined and on the original stretchers and in what is likely to be the original giltwood and composition cavetto frame which is in reasonably good condition
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER`S SWORD AND SCABBARD the etched blade with crowned royal cipher, initials WC and date 1797 and on the other side the motto DUCIT AMOR PATRIA, allegorical figure and cutler`s signature H OSBORN, stamped on the back Osborn, the regulation steel hilt with faceted back-strap and original leather covered wood [wormed] grip, the iron scabbard with suspension rings, blade 82cm++Blade heavily pitted in places, scabbard rusted through into holes in several places
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER`S SWORD AND SCABBARD with plain blade, steel hilt with faceted back-strap and [later] leather-covered wood grip with steel wire, the steel scabbard with fixed suspension rings and engraved D Egg 132 Strand London, blade 79cm++Blade replaced, scabbard with localised pitting
AN ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER the 14.5cm octagonal barrel engraved on the top flat in gothic script Improved Revolver, with nickel inset sight and engraved around the muzzle, having plain cylinder, engraved action, hammer, trigger-guard, back strip and butt cap with compartment, chequered walnut grips, 32cm l, c1850++In good complete condition with some light old rust pitting, one or two of the nipples damaged but the grips original and complete and of good quality
A PART HALF-ARMOUR IN MILANESE STYLE comprising a comb morion, the rounded two-piece skull rising to a tall comb and with rope edged brim (partly split), conforming breast plate with medial ridge and gauntlets with flared and pointed cuff, four metacarpal plates and a knuckle-plate (one lacking thumb defence) all decorated with strapwork and/or flower-filled vases and foliate scroll work, morion 37cm h, late 19th or early 20th c (4) ++In good condition with light old surface pitting, Morion pierced with a hole for suspension
AN IRISH REGENCY BRASS-INLAID AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD WRITING TABLE BY HENRY EGGLESO & CO, DUBLIN crossbanded in maple and inlaid with lozenges, the galleried superstructure on scrolling brackets and fitted with two drawers, the frieze with a secretaire, on conforming uprights with mirror inset back, inverted breakfront base and gilt ball feet, lock stamped EGGLESO & CO DUBLIN, 124cm h; 97 x 45cm Provenance: anon sale, Sotheby`s, Important English Furniture, 22 November 1991, lot 263 (as "George IV, c1820") whence bought by the present private vendor (£4,400). ++In fine original condition with slight damage to the gallery at one end and minor losses to the ormolu beading but free from restoration. The mirror probably original with some light overall disturbance of the silvering
A SUNDERLAND PINK MARBLED LUSTRE EARTHENWARE JUG, S MOORE & CO OR BALL`S DEPTFORD POTTERY with three black transfer prints of the MARINER`S ARMS, SUCCESS TO THE FISHERMAN and the NORA CREINA STEAM-YACHT, heightened in enamels, 18cm h, c1880++In good condition with light crazing of the glaze which is hardly noticeable
A PRATTWARE TOBY JUG, PROBABLY YORKSHIRE with jug and glass, in cobalt coat with ochre collar, buttons and caryatid handle, standing on a mound sponged in ochre, blue and black, 19.5cm h, c1830++A good quality and attractive example of characteristically light weight with some professional restoration but of fine appearance
Giuliani (Mauro) Le Rossiniane per la Chitarra [part 3], Op. 121, first edition, 13pp. including title, (plate no. 2769), title-page pasted down, soiled, Vienna, Aetaria, with Wessel & Stoddart stamp over imprint, [1823]; Giulianate: Recueil d`Airs Favori, Liv.2, Oeuv.148, 13pp. including title, (plate no. 2538:R), stained, Paris, Richault, [c.1830]; Nouvo Rondo di Gusto Originale, Opera 5, 3 pp., Paris, Richault, with the stamps of Wessel & Stodart, [c.1830]; Douze Walzes pour la Guitare, Opera 44, 4pp. including title, (plate no. 1309.R), Paris Richault, [c. 1830] § Kûffner (J.) Serenade for Spanish Guitar and Flute or Violin, Op.48 (guitar part only), 4pp. including title, Metzler & Son, imprint obscured by Wessel & Stoddart label, [c.1820] § Horetzky (Felix) Quatre Variations, avec l`Introduction et Finale, Op.22, 5pp. including title, W.H. Aldridge, with the stamp of Johanning & Whatmore, [c.1840]; Twelve Easy Divertimentos for the Guitar, Op.26, 5pp. including title, J.J. Ewer, [c.1840]; Divertissemens pour Guitare seule, Op.17, 7 pp. including title, Johanning & Ferry, [c.1835]; Divertissements for the Guitar, Op.19, 4pp including title, Mezler & Son, [c.1835]; Preludes, Cadences, and Modulations in every key for the Guitar, Op.21, 9 pp. including title, the latter loose, Metzler & Son, [c.1840] § L`Aurore, ou Journal de Guitare, no.5 and 6, each 17 pp. including titles, with 23 pieces by Giuliani, Sor, Carulli, and others, Johanning & Whatmore, [c.1840] § The Stranger`s Bride, arranged for the Spanish Guitar by F. Pelzer, 3 pp., J. Duff, [c.1840] § Craven (J.T.) The Light Bark § Lover (Samuel) Under the Rose, arranged for the Guitar by M. Sola, both 3pp. and one page letterpress publisher`s catalogue, H. Falkner, [c.1840] § Meves`s much admired song The Muleteer, expressly arranged for the Spanish Guitar by W. A. Wordsworth, 3pp., Monro & May, [c.1835] § Teach me to Forget, arranged by C.M. Sola, 2 pp., Goulding & D`Almaine, [c.1835] § Stevens (Charles) The Rose, a Divertimento for the Spanish Guitar, 3pp. including title, Johanning & Whatmore, [c.1840], the nineteen pieces bound in one vol. with manuscript index, engraved throughout, soiled and stained, contemporary half roan, covers loose, stitching defective, folio, [c.1820-1840]. ***Four copies of Le Rossiniane have been located; one of the second item (and two first printings); one of the fourth item (and two with Viennese imprints); one of the sixth item, and two of the nineteenth, (one with different imprint). None of the others have been found.
Rowlandson & Pugin. London views and 23 other plates from The Microcosm of London, original hand-coloured aquatints, each c.225 x 275mm., or the reverse, occasional light surface dirt, R. Ackermann, 1808-13; with a group of 20 hand-coloured plates from T.H. Shepherd`s Mighty London, c.1855(46)
[Ballooning] Ascension of Miss Stocks, & Mrs G broadside, printed on light green paper, c.262 x 190mm., slightly worn at edges, [c.1825] § [Green (Charles)] Cremorne Gardens, 2 broadsides, illustrations, c.250 x 120mm. July & August, 1845; Knight`s Vauxhall Companion, Balloon Race...for the benefit of Mr.Green, broadside folded, slightly worn at edges, 220 x 270mm., [c.1840] § Superior Montgolfier Fire Balloons, original toy inflatable paper balloon, unopened in original paper `envelope`, printed paper label with instructions to inflate and fly, balloon inflates to 6`, [c.1890] § Aeroplane Race Round the British Empire, board game and 4 others similar, illustrations, printed in colour, folded, slightly rubbed; and 2 others, v.s. (12)
Brown (C H) A letter to a Friend which ascended from the Leeds Royal Garden, 8pp., original printed pictorial light brown wrapper, top right hand corner missing, slightly soiled, Leeds, [1856] § [Green (Charles)] The Balloon, broadside, details of ballooning voyage, 262 x 201mm., Stamford, [Lincs.], 1825; Cremorne Gardens, broadside, illustration, ascent of the Nassau Balloon, 187 x 127mm., 1846 § Myers (Prof. Carl) The Sky Bicycle Air Ship, broadside advertisement, illustration, old folds previously repaired on verso, small holes affecting text with small loss, slightly worn at edges, 330 x 173mm., Bay State, [Mass.], [1891]; and another, similar, ballooning(5) ***Charles Green (1785-1870) was one of the greatest English aeronauts and also pioneered the use of coal-gas in balloons. He made his first ascent, and the first ever to be made with coal-gas, on 19 July 1821, in a balloon called `George IV Royal Coronation Balloon` in celebration of King George IV`s (1762-1830) coronation. By 1835, Green had made over 200 ascents, including many night ascents, in this balloon and its similar successor. He made his most famous ascent in 1836 when he flew from London to Nassau in Germany in the `Royal Vauxhall Balloon` (later renamed the `Nassau`). Green finally retired in 1852 after making more than 500 flights. (Science & Society Picture Library) .
Transformation Pictures.Die freundliche Jugend The blithesome Village Youth. Charming game in Double Metamorphoses, set of 4 sections of 8 cards each (youths & maidens, upper & lower bodies), hand-coloured lithographs, finished with gum arabic, a little light soiling but the colours bright, a very attractive item loose in the original compartmented box, pictorial hand-coloured title in German, French, Italian & English mounted on lid, rather browned and a little rubbed, contemporary ink presentation inscription dated 1859 on base of box and inside lid, c.180 x 150mm., Eigenthum, [c.1859].
Grosse Menagerie 8 chromolithographed pop-up scenes in the menagerie (lion, elephant, ostriches, giraffes, flamingoes, monkeys, bears, tiger) mounted above text, lacking one tab, two others repaired, a little light foxing, lacking endpapers, contemporary ink inscription at head of title, modern cloth with original chromolithographed pictorial wrapper mounted on upper cover (a little rubbed and marked), 4to, Vienna, Verlag von Mortiz Perles, 1882. ***Inscription reads: "To Nathaniel Pearce. Christmas 1882 - from an Uncle, a Darwinian by inheritance, connection, and conviction, who cheerfully acknowledges himself to be one degree nearer to the Anthropoid Ape, and due retrogression, to the Primordial Monad, than Niel himself".
Bligh`s Voyage in The Resource,1/350,1937 edited by Owen Rutter, number 155 of 350 copies, wood-engraved title-vignettes and illustrations by Peter Barker-Mill, light spotting to endpapers, original two-tone cloth, uncut, very slight fading to spine, bump to lower edge of rear board, small folio, Golden Cockerel Press, 1937.
After George Morland Breaking the ice; Milk maid & cow herd Two, mezzotints by J.R. Smith, London, October 20, 1801 44.5 x 55cm; 17½ x 21½in With a mezzotint of The Sower after Richard Westall, 1801 and a stipple engraving of Haymakers after Fincham (4) ++1 & 2. Paper rippled, some discolouration and light foxing, one with small patches of bloom; 3 & 4. As seen.
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