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Click here to subscribeWISEMAN JOSEPH: (1918-2009) Canadian-born American actor, remembered for his role as the villain Dr. Julius No in the first James Bond film Dr. No (1962). A scarce signed 8 x 10 photograph of Wiseman in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Dr. Julius No from Dr. No. Signed in black ink to a light area at the base of the image, also adding the words ´As "Dr. No"´ in his hand above his signature. About EX
COLLINS MICHAEL: (1930-2021) American astronaut, Command Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). A good signed colour 7 x 9 photograph, the official NASA image printed by the Crofton Lithographing Corp. of Chicago and depicting Collins standing in a half-length pose wearing his white spacesuit and resting one hand on the helmet before him. A large image of the moon can be seen in the immediate background. Signed (´M Collins´) by the astronaut in black ink with his name alone to a light area at the centre of the image. About EX
DREISER THEODORE: (1871-1945) American novelist. A.L.S., Theodore Dreiser, two pages, 4to, New York, 23rd August 1928, to Blodgett. Dreiser states that he was pleased to have heard from his correspondent again and to have read the pages that he had sent, and continues to offer some advice, ´You write charmingly, but.....a little diffusely. All that of course can be edited out. I have no idea of your frame work - the structural appeal of it. But if you have am appealing artistic structure and can present it in this colorful, sympathetic manner you should get somewhere with it. I suggest that when you get the manuscript done - not before - you let me see it. But if you do, please expect an unbiassed (sic) comment. I am not willing to say I approve of anything unless I do´, also briefly referring to his correspondent´s marriage troubles (´The fortunes of war. And no one escapes some slaps´) and the possibilities of meeting each other either in Washington or New York. Some light creasing and one small tear to the lower edge. otherwise VG
KATZ ALEX: (1927- ) American artist. Signed colour 6 x 4 postcard, being a reproduction of Katz's artwork entitled Black Hat 2 (2010). Signed by the artist in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area at the base of the background. Together with a second signed colour 6 x 4 postcard by Katz, being a reproduction of his artwork entitled Blue Umbrella (1979/80). Signed in blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the background. VG to EX, 2
MUNNINGS ALFRED: (1878-1959) English painter, a member of the Newlyn School from 1912-14, and regarded as one of the finest painters of horses. A brief A.L.S., A J Munnings, one page, 8vo, Chelsea Gardens, Chelsea, London, 24th August 1929, to a gentleman (evidently an autograph collector). Munnings writes, in full, ´Here is my signature. What a strange thing to do & collect autographs!!!!!!!´. Together with an original vintage unsigned 6.5 x 8.5 photograph of Munnings standing in a half-length pose as he talks into a BBC microphone. Some very light, minimal age wear, and a few minor traces of former mounting to the verso of the letter. G to VG, 2
HOFFMAN DUSTIN: (1937- ) American actor, Academy Award winner. A good signed 10 x 8 photograph of Hoffman in a close-up head and shoulders pose, the Columbia Pictures promotional image depicting him in costume as Ted Kramer, in a scene of Kramer Vs Kramer, for which role he got the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1979. Signed in bold black ink to a light area of the image. VG
[CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. T.L.S. by J. R. H. Molony of the solicitors Frere Cholmeley & Co., one page, 4to, Lincoln´s Inn Fields, London, 25th June 1930, to Howard Carter (´My dear Carter´). Molony states that he has been handed Carter´s memorandum ´shewing that the value of the fund to be handed over by the Egyptian Government in English pounds is £35, 867.13.8., your quarter therefore comes out at £8,966.18.5.´ and adds that he has no further news as to the receipt of the money, further informing Carter that he has made enquiries at the Sun of Canada office ´and find your figures are hopelessly incorrect and think you must have made some mistake´, explaining ´I find that they would now require you to pay over £11,000 to secure £1,000 a year´. Together with an unsigned contemporary copy of a typed letter from Frere Cholmeley & Co., two pages, 4to, Lincoln´s Inn Fields, London, 30th October 1930, to A. W. Fryzer, solicitor to the Countess of Carnarvon, regarding certain finances following her husband´s death and stating, in part, ´We are glad to inform you that we have now had the Estate and Legacy Duty assessed in respect of the £2,952 which you recently sent to us, being repayment of the amount expended by the late Earl of Carnarvon on the Egyptian Exploration Account. When carrying in the Estate Duty Account we discounted this amount back to the date of death and the amount at that date was £1,102.6.11; the Authorities have accepted this figure, with the result that we only have to pay £721.5.2. Estate Duty instead of thirty per cent on the £2,952´. Some very light, minor age wear, VG, 2Almina Herbert (1876-1969) Countess of Carnarvon, wife of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. The Countess was the illegitimate daughter of the banker Alfred de Rothschild, who provided her with considerable wealth which went towards funding the search for Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt. The Countess continued to provide financial support for Carter's excavation of the tomb until 1925, when she reached a settlement with the Egyptian authorities whereby she gave up any claim on the contents of the tomb in return for a compensation payment of £36,000. Despite her wealth, the Countess was declared bankrupt in 1951 and spent the last years of her life living in a terraced house in Bristol. George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923) English peer and aristocrat, financial backer of the search for and excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
HONORE V: (1778-1841) Prince of Monaco 1819-41. D.S., with his initials and a flourish, one page, oblong 8vo, L´Orangerie, 12th April 1836, in French. The manuscript document is a promissory note, ´Bon pour la somme de six cent francs payables au [Mon]sieur Beaujean fin de Novembre prochain´ (Translation: ´Good for the sum of six hundred francs payable to [Mon]sieur Beaujean at the end of November next´). With various ink annotations and official stamps etc., as well as endorsements to the verso, indicating that the monies were paid to Beaujean at Paris on 30th November 1836. Some minimal, light age wear and minor staining, otherwise VG
BRIEF ENCOUNTER: David Lean (1908-1991) English film director and Academy Award winner whose many films include the British romantic drama film Brief Encounter (1945). An excellent vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of Lean in a head and shoulders pose on the set of one of his films, with a large camera visible in the immediate background. Signed by Lean in black ink to a clear area at the head of the image; Noel Coward (1899-1973) English actor, playwright and composer, Academy Award winner. Coward wrote the screenplay for Brief Encounter, which was based on his one-act play Still Life, and also had an uncredited role in the film as the railway station announcer. A good vintage signed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Coward in a head and shoulders pose resting his chin on one hand. Signed in fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. Some very light, extremely minor surface and corner creasing, VG, 2David Lean was nominated for a Best Director Academy Award for his work on Brief Encounter, and the film also received a Best Screenplay Oscar nomination.
GABLE CLARK: (1901-1960) American actor, Academy Award winner. An unusual vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 7 photograph of Gable standing outdoors in a full-length pose, most likely at a film studio or on location, alongside four other men comprising (from left to right) Bob Lander (a props and location manager), Frank Prehoda (1918-1970, make-up artist who worked with Gable on the American World War II film Run Silent, Rub Deep, 1958), Jesse ´Swede´ Munden (Gable´s personal wardrobe assistant) and Len Smith (a cameraman). Photograph by Bob Landry and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed (´To Frank from Clark´) by Gable in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. Also individually signed by each of the four other men in fountain pen inks across their images, two with their names alone and two also adding inscriptions in their hands. Some light surface and corner creasing, G
YUSUPOV FELIX: (1887-1967) Russian aristocrat who participated in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin and married Princess Irina Alexandrovna, a niece of Tsar Nicholas II. Manuscript D.S., Prince Youssoupoff (twice), one page, 8vo, Sarcelles, 28th August 1940, in French. The document states that Yusupov has agreed to sell to Mr. Korganoff a set of silver frames for the sum of 15,000 francs. A further note to the lower half of the page, signed by the Primce with his initials (´F. Y.´) recognises the document as being a provisional receipt. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
AUSTER PAUL: (1947-2024) American writer. A.Q.S., Paul Auster, to one side of a plain postcard, n.p. (Brooklyn, New York), n.d. (8th February 1993). Auster has penned the final lines from his poem Effigies (1976), ´Alba. The immense, alluvial light. The carillon/ of clouds at dawn. And the boats/ moored in the jetty fog/ are invisible. And if they are there/ they are invisible´. Signed at the conclusion. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Auster. VG
SCOTTO VINCENT: (1874-1952) French composer, noted for composing film scores including those for the films of his friend Marcel Pagnol. A.N.S., V Scotto, one page, oblong 8vo, Rue Gustave-Goublier, Paris, 4th November 1946 (?), on his printed stationery, in French. Scotto writes, in full, 'Pour la charmante femme de mon ami Martinetti en souvenir du soleil de Grasse' (Translation: 'For the lovely wife of my friend Martinetti, in memory of the sun of Grasse'. Some light creasing and with an irregular tear to the lower right corner, not affecting the text or signature, G
GROTIUS HUGO: (1583-1645) Dutch Humanist, Diplomat, Lawyer, Theologian, Jurist, Poet & Playwright. A rare A.L.S., H Grotius, one page, folio, n.p., 12th January 1645, to Ludwig Camerarius, in Latin. Grotius states that he has received his correspondent's noble letters mentioning the Burweiler goods and remarks 'I have not considered yet how much all this could benefit the more King Gustav; not so much because of my will, but because of them. Merits are fine, but for myself what remains is the memory', further adding 'And as far as I know this same process has served us well. To have put to the test everything that I always was, at most someone cultivated for the post of Camerlengo'. With integral address leaf bearing two small red wax seals. Some light overall damp staining, minor uniform age toning to the body of text and signature, a lengthy, neat horizontal split to the centre, a few other smaller neat splits at folds and some evidence of repairs to the integral leaf, G Ludwig Camerarius (1573-1651) German Statesman & Lawyer, head of King Frederick V's government in exile in the Hague. Camerarius also served Swedish interests later in his life. In the present letter Grotius would appear to refer to Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) King of Sweden 1611-32, credited for the rise of Sweden as a major European power.
TURGENEV IVAN: (1818-1883) Russian novelist. A fine, charming A.L.S., I. Tourgueneff, one page, 8vo, Rue de Douai, Paris, 10th December 1871, to Princess Orloff, on Turgenev's monogrammed stationery, in French. Turgenev informs the Princess that he has been in Paris for more than a fortnight, and intends to spend the winter in the city, adding that 'une rechute de goutte (Helas, oui) et une agglomeration de travaux litteraire m'ont empeche de vous ecrire' (Translation: 'a relapse of gout (alas, yes) and an agglomeration of literary work have prevented me from writing to you') and further asking 'quand (je me permets d'omettre le si) je pourrai venir vous voir Rue Bellefontaine-Abbey' (Translation: 'when (I take the liberty of omitting the if) I shall be able to come and see you in Rue Bellefontaine-Abbey'), explaining 'Je serai libre vers la fin de cette semaine - a partir de jeudi, indiquez moi un jour et l'heure du chemin de fer, s'il vous plait - et je viendrai reveiller les souvenirs de "auld lang syne"' (Translation: 'I will be free towards the end of this week - from Thursday, please give me a day and time by train - and I will come to revive the memories of "auld lang syne"') before concluding 'Mille amities au Prince, a Mlle. Marianne et a toute la maison. Toute la famille Viardot se rapelle a votre souvenir' (Translation: 'A thousand regards to the Prince, to Mlle Marianne and to the whole house. All the Viardot family remember you'). In a brief postscript Turgenev asks 'Orloff vient decidement a Paris - n'est ce pas?' (Translation: 'Orloff is definitely coming to Paris - isn't he?'). With blank integral leaf. A couple of very minor, extremely light creases, VGCatherine Troubetskoy (1840-1875) Russian Princess, wife of Prince Nicolas Orloff (1827-1885) Russian diplomat who served as Ambassador of the Russian Empire to France 1871-84.Pauline Viardot (1821-1910) French mezzo-soprano and composer, the great love of Turgenev's life.
FORD GLENN: (1916-2006) Canadian actor. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Ford in a head and shoulders pose in costume from one of his Western films. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background. A couple of small, light stains to the edges of the image, not affecting the signature, otherwise about VG
BRESSLAW BERNARD: (1934-1993) British comedy actor, best remembered for his official roles in fourteen Carry On films between 1965-75, making his debut in Carry On Cowboy. A good signed 8 x 10 photograph of Bresslaw in a head and shoulders pose, smoking a cigarette, in costume as Teddy Hyde from the British science fiction comedy film The Ugly Duckling (1959), a comic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886). Signed by Bresslaw in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the background. EX
O'SULLIVAN MAUREEN: (1911-1998) Irish actress, remembered for her portrayal of Jane in the Tarzan series of films opposite Johnny Weissmuller. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of O'Sullivan in a happy head and shoulders pose. Signed in dark fountain pen ink across a light area of the image. Some very light, minimal age wear to the corners and with slight traces of former mounting to the four corners of the verso, otherwise VG
LAMARR HEDY: (1914-2000) Austro-Hungarian-born American actress. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Lamarr in a head and shoulders pose wearing a pair of elegant long black lace gloves and a wide brimmed hat. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone to the head of the image. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases to the white borders, VG
THE PROFESSIONALS: Gordon Jackson (1923-1990) Scottish actor, remembered for his portrayal of Major George ´Morris´ Cowley, founder and head of CI5, in the British crime-action television drama series The Professionals (1977-83). Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Jackson seated in a three-quarter length pose. Signed in black fountain pen ink in his typically neat hand to a light area of the background; Martin Shaw (1945- ) English actor who portrayed ex-Detective Constable Ray Doyle in The Professionals. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of the young actor in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the image; Lewis Collins (1946-2013) English actor who portrayed former paratrooper and SAS soldier William Bodie in The Professionals. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of the actor in a head and shoulders pose, holding a revolver in his raised hands. Signed by Collins in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the left white border. VG to EX, 3
NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. An excellent L.S., `Bonaparte´, two pages, 4to, Paris, 8th June 1802, to General and Minister Berthier, in French. The very interesting content unpublished letter to Berthier refers to creating a new battalion exclusively formed with Corsican soldiers. Napoleon states in part `Vous recevrez, citoyen Ministre, un arrêté qui forme un 3eme bataillon à la 3eme demi-brigade d´infanterie légère. Le battaillon n´est attaché à cette dimi-brigade que pour entrer dans le cadre de l´armée. Son avancement roulera seulement dans le bataillon. Il sera crée une instruction pour former des dépôts à Ajaccio et Bastia et accordé des fonds pour les engagements. Mais les officiers, sous-officiers et soldats de ce bataillon devront tous être corses.´ (Translation: "You will receive, citizen Minister, an order which forms a 3rd battalion to the 3rd light infantry half-brigade. The battalion is only attached to this half-brigade to enter into the framework of the army. Its advancement will only take place within the battalion. An instruction will be created to create deposits in Ajaccio and Bastia and funds will be granted for the commitments. But the officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of this battalion must all be Corsican.") Further, Napoleon states `Le principal but de cette formation étant d´engager les habitants des montagnes à prendre du service et comme les deux départements de l´île fournissent une grande quantité de bons soldats, il est essentiel de leur offrir un débouché en France afin qu´ils ne prennent pas du service ailleurs ou ne troublent pas le pays.´ (Translation: "The main purpose of this new battalion being to encourage the inhabitants of the mountains to take up service and as the two departments of the island provide a large quantity of good soldiers, it is essential to offer them an outlet in France so that they do not serve elsewhere or disturb the country.") With blank integral leaf. VG Napoleon was aware of the combative value of his compatriots, and bewaring precisely this value, he decided to raise light infantry units on the island of Corsica. The aim, as we see in this letter, was twofold: on the one hand it was a matter of clearly recalling the attachment of Corsica to France, and on the other hand he was trying to avoid any recruitment for the benefit of the English. Hudson-Lowe had created a corps of volunteers which served in Egypt under the name of "Corsican Rangers".
Circulus anatomico-physiologicus seu oeconomia corporis animalis. Scarce and early edition of Bohn's Anatomical works. Lipsiae, Thomam Fritsch. MDCXCVII. 1697. JOHANN BOHN. Bound in a near contemporary full vellum binding with morocco title label in gilt to the spine. Measuring: 19.7cm x 16.cm. Flying horse woodcut to the title page. Text in latin. Pagination: [6], 1-478, [20]pp. Holding firm, a few small holes to the vellum spine, faces a little rubbed with light discolouration. pencil notes to the front pastedown. Text block remains firm, collates complete. old stamp to title. Some light browning, toning and spotting to the text. Short tear to Qq corner [small amount does not effect the text]. Bohn's writings show him to have been "an expert on the then new anatomical and physiological discoveries . . . one of the innovators in physiology who completely forsook the Galenic tradition" (DSB). In his Circulus anatomico-physiologicus, Bohn stated that the reflex action was an entirely material and mechanical phenomenon, and showed that the nerves do not contain a "nerve juice.”.
Clown Land By Vernon Barrett 1894. London: Dean & Son. Ltd. 160a Fleet Street. Designed by Vernon Barrett. colour illustrations throughout, some strengthening to gutter margins, original pictorial covers (title and imprint from covers), later cloth strip to spine edge, slim 4to. Undated. COPAC dated as 1894?. Very uncommon. With COPAC registering just one copy in holding library's [With another 3 registered in Worldcat] Pagination: 10pp [12pp including wraps]. Dean's Gold Medal Series No. 35.**In verse with pictures. Wrappers included in pagination. According to Osborne Coll. (p. 215), Dean's gold medal series was completed in 85 parts and was printed in Holland between 1888 and 1919. Book is cut in the shape of the clown's ruffled collar on front wrapper illustration. Color printed illustrations with captions. Bound in the original colour glazed wraps. Later green cloth spine, small chips, creasing and short tear to the upper "ruffle edge of the clowns collar. Light creasing to the Corners. Some strengthening to pages gutters. all pages present, a few marks and [very] small short tears top the page edges. A rare copy.
Pennant (Thomas). Tours in Wales, 3 volumes, London: Wilkie and Robinson, J. Nunn, White and Cochrane.., 1810, 44 engraved plates (some folding), few manuscript notes bound in, mid 19th-century green half morocco gilt, light wear at head of spines, boards lightly rubbed. Bookplate to the front pastedowns. 8vo.
Instrumenta Ecclesiastica. The Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society 1847 John Van Voorst ,London. Large 4to, measuring; 28cm x 22.5cm. Unpaginated, With all 72 plates complete. A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society. Bound in a period dark half Morocco binding, raised bands to the spine, with gilt titles. Some spotting, old light staining to the back board.
Elephant Folios Letarouilly (Pl.). Edifices de Rome Moderne ou Recueil des palais, maisons, eglises, couvents..., 2 volumes,Liege, D. Avanzo, 1843, with hundreds of engraved architectural plans & plates, tear to the frontispiece of volume 1, some light toning, spotting & wear, marbled endpapers, contemporary uniform gilt decorated half morocco, boards & spines rubbed, loss to the head of the spine of volume 2, Elephant folio’s. 59cm x 42cm.
A FINE GEORGE III 2.75 INCH TERRESTRIAL POCKET GLOBE NICHOLAS LANE, LONDON, PUBLISHED 1776 The sphere applied with twelve hand coloured engraved printed gores, the equatorial graduated in degrees and hours and the ecliptic graduated in days and showing the symbols and the houses of the zodiac, the prime meridian labelled Meridian of London and the land masses outlined in colour with many countries and states labelled, the oceans showing Cap't Cook's Track, Anson's Going Out and Anson's Return, and the Antarctic labelled FROZEN OCEAN, the North Pacific with cartouche label inscribed A New, GLOBE, of the EARTH, By N. Lane, 1776, the poles pierced for axis pins, contained with original sharkskin covered case lined with twelve hand coloured printed gores and two polar calottes with stars expressed in varying orders of magnitude and allegorical representations of the constellations finely executed, the exterior with twin hook and eye securing latches the sphere 7cm diameter; the case 7.6cm diameter overall Nicholas Lane is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working in London 1776-1783 and is noted as being in the Parish of Christ Church, Surrey, London in 1783. The present globe is the earliest printed by Nicholas Lane which then formed the basis of several slightly amended editions produced by him and his successors as discussed in Van der Krogt, Peter Old Globes in the Netherlands. The celestial gores applied to the inside of the case are believed to be derived from those originally published by Richard Cushee whose business subsequently ceased trading in 1773. Condition Report: Globe is in very fine condition retaining old varnish surface with only light wear evident. There is no visible evidence of cracks, bruises or restoration. The poles a pierced for axis pivots but none are fitted. The case is also in fine original condition although it has shrunk/distorted slightly hence will not quite close around the globe. The celestial papers are in fine condition with strong colouring and only a few small spots of discolouration evident. Condition Report Disclaimer
A NORTH EUROPEAN BRASS EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER POSSIBLY DUTCH, 19TH CENTURY With unusual merman branches issuing from central baluster body, bird surmount beneath suspension loop 86cm high including suspension hoop, 66cm wide Condition Report: Looks to have been cleaned fairly recently- presents well and main image is slightly misleading- taken from below so it appears quite distorted. There is some bending to branches which are hollow and can carry wiring from merman figures. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO SIDE TABLE IN GEORGE II STYLE, OF RECENT MANUFACTURE After designs by William Kent, with a variegated marble top 86.5cm high, 108cm wide, 56.5cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with lack of age, though with a light 'distressed' finish.The top is rough to touch with discernible cracks and filler, the edges with nibbles and small chips.The back of the table is moulded and gilded but has no carved decoration, though all four feet are carved hairy paws.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN GLASS TWELVE LIGHT CHANDELIER MID 19TH CENTURY approximately 130cm high, 72cm wide Provenance: Abbotswood House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Purchased from Mallett Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The silver plated joint sections with wear, rubbing and oxidisation. Glass- uppermost section of stem section with loss, the whole with edge chips, fritting and losses. The metalwork at joints seemingly not numbered but with later ink numbering- suggesting remedial work has taken place- several branches look to be of similar shape to the others- but different colour. The pinnacle mounts generally also look to be of a different clearer colour suggesting they may have been replaced. Wiring is strapped onto arms- but pans are drilled. The light 'faux candle' fitments are loosely held in with gummy adhesive. . Terminal drop currently not mounted- missing at least one set of small drops that flank it- other drops missing as well and some glass mounts are loose. Wiring will almost certainly require complete replacement and the whole will require overhaul, refitting, remounting and thorough clean ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA BY ALFRED BEURDELEY, CIRCA 1870 Each with standing cherubs holding aloft scrolling foliate branches, brocatello marble bases, stamped to bobeches BY 68cm high, bases 13cm wide Provenance: Sotheby's London, Arts of Europe, 15th May 2014, Lot 443 (Sold £6,250 incl. BP) Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. No signs of ever having been fitted for electricity, dirty, gilding rubbed and with scattered black small marks and spotting stains(?), several screws missing which will require replacing as it has led to looseness of mounts. . The marks are varied and sometimes quite faint, 2 unmarked. Distortion to nozzle interiors, some rubbing to bronze patina at exposed edges. Bothe are not sitting true centre on the base marble plinth- suggesting they have been remounted at some point for stability Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK CIRCA 1740 83cm high, 82cm wide, 54cm deepProvenance: Formerly from Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire Condition Report: Kneehole with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips, cracks and losses - see images. Of cleaned/polished appearance overall. Some areas of light 'bubbling'/tarnishing to the polished surface of the top (this should easily polish out). As expected with pieces age, various old veneer and moulding repairs - see images for details. Some ring marks to top. Handles are possibly original or are period replacements using the same holes. Locks appear original. One key is present and operates the top drawer. No key for the cupboard door but lock is open. Later supporting blocks to underside of kneehole and backs of feet. Some old but later strips of tape to joins of backboards. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED CHAIR CIRCA 1710 The high back and seat upholstered in red and gold woven damask 107cm high, 62cm wide, 65cm deepProvenance: From a Private Collection, Berkshire, gathered over several decades Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The upholstery is intact, though the padding is a little light to the seat so that the front seat rail can be felt and the seat fabric is not very tight. The upholstery was possibly done in the last 5-15 years or so. The frame under the upholstery has not been inspected.Some losses and replacements including seat rails, back pad feet and some ears to the tops of the legs.There is some evidence of old worm.The front legs are of impressive shape and carving.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FEMALE FIGURAL LAMPS LATE 19TH CENTURY Depicted in Egyptian and Persian style clothing, adapted from oil lamps, flame glass finials, unsigned 85cm high including shades Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Upper light fitments later, and although modern will require checking, replugging by electrician. With filled holes to front of each base and with cut out for prior wiring visible to reverse of each base. Rubbed patina- some edge marks and wear. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF A CARTOON FOR A TAPESTRY FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY With verdure design encompassing birds and river approximately 190 x 208cm Condition Report: The canvas presents many scattered superficial scratches across the whole surface; furthermore, there are various dotted, but hardly noticeable, losses of paint, and dirt stains. UV light reveals no evident signs of restauration. The canvas has suffered, as scratches and creases seem to indicate that it might have been rolled, hence the various superficial paint losses. Condition Report Disclaimer
E FERRARINI ITALIAN (19TH CENTURY), A CARVED WHITE MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG WOMAN DATED 1887 Set on polished socle, signed to reverse and dated '87 43.5cm high overall, base 15.5cm diameter Whilst the exact identification of this sculptor has yet to be established it is probable that he was a relative of Agostino Ferrarini (1828-1898), who was active in Parma and Piacenza. Condition Report: With some wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The bust and base are separate. Stone with natural inclusions, some surface dirt and marks, some natural flaws visible under strong light including but not limited to- her wimple lower left corner, section of drapery lower left, along head covering Chip to front lower edge, rear back edge and other nibbles and small losses Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE REGENCY KINGWOOD, PARCEL GILT AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED LIBRARY TABLE IN THE MANNER OF MOREL & SEDDON, CIRCA 1815 71cm high, 142cm wide, 71cm deepProvenance: Private Collection, London The present library table relates closely to a group of furniture supplied by the distinguished furniture making firm of Morel & Seddon for the Royal Apartments at Windsor Castle. They specialised in the use of light woods such as thuya, kingwood and amboyna combined with carved giltwood decoration. For comparison see Hugh Roberts, For the King's Pleasure, The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV`s Apartments at Windsor Castle, 2001, pp.317 (fig 399) and pp.332 (fig 413). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Fading overall. Some old chips and splits, some old repairs. some minor losses. Various old wear to the gilded areas as expected for age and use. Some old repairs including some small sections of veneer to the outer edges of the veneered plinth elements of the feet (as expected for age and use) These have been fairly well executed in the main. An experienced and qualified restorer could improve the appearance of them without great expense. The repairs there can mainly only be detected upon close inspection currently. Some old ink stains to the top and partial ring marks, some darker scratches (as expected for age and use) The appearance of these could be improved by a suitably qualified restorer if desired. The ink stains are not extensive but visible (please refer to additional images.) One thin section of veneer right at one shorter edge of the top of the table is possibly an old replacement but is extremely well executed and sits in position very well. The grain of the section varies from the remainder of the veneer of the top and appears to have been very skillfully 'grained' to be closer in appearance to the adjacent veneers. The 'graining' is darker in appearance to the adjacent veneers. The table is overall of solid structure. There is only very minor movement to some joints from age and use. The table is of solid useable condition. Some old replacement screws to the underside of the feet securing them. A small number of screws lacking. This table is a very high quality example of its type. The overall quality alongside features that support the high quality include the strips of veneer (providing highly attractive figuring of the fine veneers, solid mahogany drawer linings, very high quality cast metal feet. Please refer to all of the additional images available through the emailed link for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ITALIAN PORTOR MARBLE TAZZA CIRCA 1830 The marble with dark black ground and yellow/orange veining 40.5cm high, top 42cm diameter, base 18.5cm square Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Under strong light and UV restoration visible to stem and section of edge of bowl (some glue residue visible to top under gradient light), various small chips together with small patches of infill- some infill from manufacture. Waters staining to bowl interior Some edge chips- several of which have have had remedial restoration, top of cylindrical support with chips and some remedial work Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CUT GLASS SIXTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER Two tiers of barley twist branches, serpentine below and upswept above, with brass nozzles and cup drip pans, central segmented orb, with dish and knopped terminal below and slender double knopped stem surmounted by dished corona with pendant drops and downswept beaded swags approximately 140cm high, 95cm wide Provenance: Abbotswood House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Purchased from Mallett Condition Report: Restorations, and repairs including to at least 5 branches- some of which have been replaced to match, one with old collar repair just by orb arm holder, lowest tier/dish with old repair to break, trailing sections with wear and loss from handling and cleaning, some edge frits, chips and losses and knocks throughout Wiring is applied along arms and not through them- and looks aged and probably in need of rewiring to make safe and ensure domestic use. Several loose sections of chains and drops - some missing drops and a section of cross chain that currently looks to be mismounted. Overall will benefit from a clean. Possibly formerly silvered- this has now been rubbed away or perished With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
ß  2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OCC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
ß  2007 Mathilde, Chateau La Fleur Morange, Saint-Emilion OCC 12x75cl IN BOND Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, located in the extreme eastern sectors of St. Emilion, is owned by Jean-François Julien and boasts some of the oldest Merlot vines in St. Emilion, as well as in all of Bordeaux, with vines dating back more than 100 years. From the 3.45-hectare vineyard planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the estate makes two unique Bordeaux wines - La Fleur Morange, produced from a tiny, 1.5 hectare section, and Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, named after the owner's daughter and produced from old vines, some approaching an impressive 50 years of age.Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity after 7 to 20 years. Older vintages may need light decanting, just to remove the sediment.
Vinyl - Rock, Pop and Alternative Vinyl Records - Chris Rea The Road To Hell Uk WX 317 #246285-1-A; Electric Light Orchestra Out of the blue #UAS1100; Focus Hamburger Concerto #2442124A; Beatles Greatest #7C 038-04207; Dr Hook Best of #CBS S22102; Signs of Life Penguin Cafe Orchestra #A-1U-1-1; Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman ILPS-9135; Bob Marley and The Wailers Babylon by Bus; etc
Barber Shop Fitting & Interior - three 1970's teak school cupboards and a bank of drawers, the entire mirror surround architrave, worktop, and the large bevelled mirror plates removed from Saville's Barbers, Division St, Sheffield Buyer Please Note: NOT all cupboards illustrated are in this lot. Belfast sinks, chairs and Tiffany light shades are also NOT included. Cupboards, worktops, mirrors and architrave are dismantled ready for transportation. Not checked for completion. However, all elements dismantled from the premise look to be present. See Images
Mixed lot of silver and metalware including two silver backed dressing mirror, set of six silver egg spoons, two silver salt spoons, cased set of four coffee spoons with playing card suite finials, other silver spoons together with white metal South East Asian dressing table mirror, brush and trinket pot plus Norwegian spoonCondition ReportGlass in mirrors with light surface scratches, one with tiny nibbles to edge. General wear and tear.
Two 19th century porcelain chocolate cups and covers, including a Chelsea Derby chocolate cup cover and stand decorated with a repeating pattern of blue and green flowers amongst stars with a gilt scrolling floral border, the cover with feathered loop finial and the body with twin loop handles puce crown mark to base 15cm high and a Coalport porcelain chocolate cup and cover decorated with a band of gold foliage and orange fruits, unmarked. (2) Condition Report Coalport - wear to gilt, tiny nibble to rim, small chip to underside of lid.Derby - Repair to finial, hairline near one handle, chip to rim, two chips to foot, two chips to underside of lid.Both with light surface marks and general wear and tear.
20th century Waterford crystal six light chandelier type 'C.6', the fluted baluster stem, notch cut, issuing six S-shaped branches, each with diamond cut drip pan, suspending pendant drops, electrified, with chromed fittings and original assembly instructions, approx. 65 cm high x 58 cm wide Condition ReportGood overall condition
Eastern wool rug of Persian design, having black arabesque to the cherry red field with allover floral filled botehs, flowerhead border, 230cm x 135cm Condition ReportSigns of light wear/uneven wear. Appears to be a small repair. Possibly some fading/discolouration. General wear and tear, see photos.
Pair of late 19th century Bristol pink and white cased glass vases of baluster form with enamelled with floral decoration, 31cm high, together with a pair late 19th century Continental white opaque glass vases with floral and bird decoration, 29cm high (4)Condition ReportThe pink pair - one with very small chip to upper rim, both with light wear to enamels and minor surface scratching - 31cm high. The white glass vases with small chips to upper rim. minor wear - 29cm high. Overall in good decorative order.
19th century miniature portrait on ivory of Sir Walter Stirling, 1st Baronet (Major commandant of the Somerset Place Volunteers, Lieut-Col of the Prince of Wales's Loyal Middlesex Volunteers and member of the London and Westminster Light Horse) 8.5cm x 7cm, with hand written information to verso, contained in an ebonised frame. Ivory registration number: BQ9Q63JD
19th century chaise longue with scrolling end and buttoned pale green upholstery raised on turned baluster legs with castors,189cm long by 68cm high and 74cm deep, together with a Victorian ebonised piano stool with green upholstered buttoned seat, pierced fretwork carved sides (af) 53cm wide by 46cm highCondition ReportLight fading and discolouration. The scroll end appears to be fairly solid. There has been a repair to one leg, another leg has a section missing and there are generally scuff marks. The music stool has one leg detached and various bits of veneer missing from the sides and inside. Please see additional photographs.
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