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A Charles Boyton silver table Aladdin lamp cigar lighter with embossed decorated base, London 1937, 226g

*Royal Flying Corps. A collection of five RFC cap badges, three collar badges plus a silver and enamel RFC badge, trench art bullet lighter, Army Temperance silver medal and other items (23)

*WWI Imperial German Aircraft. A fine section of an original German aircraft fabric, with large painted Iron Cross on a field green ground, inscribed in pencil on the lighter section 'Shot down, Arras April 1917, 2 Sqn RFC', 54cm x 58cm, displayed in a modern frame and glazed Provenance: Purchased from a country house sale in Scotland. In April 1917 the Royal Flying Corps suffered their heaviest losses during the Battle of Arras otherwise known as "Bloody April", 245 British Aircraft lost to the 66 German Aircraft. (1)

A quantity of costume jewellery together with a London territorial warden cap badge, armorial metal badge, lighter, girl and whistle, Scottie brooch, a silver propelling pencil and sundries.

*Space Exploration. A group of 4 photographs signed by moonwalkers, including Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI (1969), the photograph showing the lunar module as it approached the command module, boldly signed in blue ink by Aldrin with 'Apollo XI' in his hand beneath, the second a black and white photograph signed by Alan Bean (Apollo 12), showing the surface of the moon with the lunar module in the distance, boldly signed in silver pen in the dark area of the image, 'Alan Bean, Apollo 12', the third photograph signed by Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 (1971), showing Mitchell exiting the command module Antares after smashdown of the Apollo 14 mission, boldly signed in black ink with 'Apollo 14' beneath his name, the fourth photograph showing Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 (1972) on the moon in space suit and adjacent to the American flag, signed in black ink in a lighter part of the image, all 20 x 25cm (8 x 10in) or the reverse To date there have been 12 moonwalkers of whom 8, including those represented here, are still living. (4)

A collection of costume jewellery and watches, including three lady’s fashion watches, several gold plated items of jewellery, a white metal bracelet and a miniature fob lighter (parcel)

AN IMPORTANT LARGE CHINESE GREEN JADE RECUMBENT HORSE, the animal reclining to one side, its' head turned to the right with ears pointed forward and mane finely carved, the face with a serene and confident expression communicated through the crisply-defined mouth, nostrils and eyes, the front legs tucked under the body, the finely-detailed tail swept around and tucked between the back leg and generous hindquarters, the underside showing the four folded legs, the stone of sea-green tones with lighter and darker markings, the back area with some russet and brown skin remaining, late Ming - early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, 23.5cm long; in a custom-made fitted box with integral hardwood stand and wood outer case. Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd London 1961. An Important Private Collection of Chinese and other East Asian Art.  CONVEYOR OF PEACE AND STRENGTH: AN IMPORTANT LARGE GREEN JADE RECUMBENT HORSE    “… among the most ambitious and monumental examples of jade ever worked in China; and perhaps all of them once had their place in the pavilions of the various palaces in Peking.” These are the words of Jessica Rawson and John Ayers describing the important and rare group of large Chinese jade carvings of horses and buffalo to which the present lot belongs. They are from the catalogue to the 1975 exhibition ‘Chinese Jade Through the Ages’ organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society and held at the Victoria and Albert Museum (see pages 118-120 of the text). The exhibition included no fewer than eight examples from this group – surely the largest number ever exhibited together, and gathered from important collections, including Mr and Mrs John D. Rockerfeller, Somerset de Chair, and the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge. In discussing the horses, the authors continue: “The horses in particular are remarkable for their intense observation and their powerful stylisation of artistic form, by means of which the artist has succeeded wonderfully in conveying the alert strength of the animal despite its fundamental attitude of repose.” It is difficult to imagine what better words could summarise the achievement of the anonymous Chinese jade carvers who created these magnificent works of sculpture. Although the details of their commissioning are unclear, it is likely that they were made for Imperial consumption, as the quote above suggests. Connoisseurship in this area has its own criteria and cannot be compared to the standard imposed upon later Qing Dynasty jade carvings where purity of stone is so critical. Generally thought to have been made in the 17th century, when there was a paucity of purer stone, it is the way in which the carver worked with the available material that counts. In this context, natural flaws are transformed and celebrated. For instance, on this horse the sea-green stone with its lighter opaque markings evokes a wonderful sense of depth which expresses the mysterious beauty of the stone. Also, the artist has left areas of the stone’s skin exposed on the back of the horse, no doubt caused by the constraints of the boulder but also appearing as an act of reverence to the material. The contrast of exquisite carving with the natural roughness of the stone’s skin is part of the object’s beauty and rewards handling.   The form of the horse is also of great interest and appears unique on this scale. Other examples have a raised head whereas this one has its head low. This position seems to emphasise the sense of peace and confidence which the carver has captured on the horse’s face and which expresses so clearly the significance of the animal in Chinese culture. In doing this the artist has shown exceptional creativity, transforming the natural limitations of the boulder into such a successful composition. At 23.5cm long the present lot is towards the lower end of the size range within the group, with most falling between 20cm and 35cm in length. It is very rare for examples to appear on the market. A larger horse (31.5cm) from the Collection of Lord Cunliffe was sold by Bonhams London on 11th November 2002, lot 9. More recently a smaller example (19.5cm) was offered at the same salerooms on 10th November 2011, lot 349. This horse is an exciting discovery, having remained in a private collection since its purchase from Spinks in 1961. It now joins the group of published examples and thus adds to our understanding of these important jade sculptures.      

A SMALL CHINESE JUNYAO 'MOON WHITE' SAUCER DISH, the broad everted rim above a gently rounded body, the thick light-blue glaze suffused with tiny whitish particles, Northern Song Dynasty, 11.5cm diameter. Provenance: The George de Menasce Collection. Spink and Son Ltd London 1972. An Important Private Collection of Chinese and other East Asian Art. This type of lighter blue Junyao glaze has traditionally been referred to by Chinese scholars as 'moon-white'. This analogy rights expresses appreciation for its great subtlety. The present example, with a glaze appearing suffused with tiny white particles, brings to mind the softness of a fresh dusting of snow in the moonlight. For a foliated dish in the Sir Percival David Collection see 'Song Ceramics: Objects of Admiration', by Stacey Pierson, London 2003, pp.46-47.

A CHINESE GEYAO SQUARE VASE, the stepped top above a long neck with mask handles, the broad lower body above a spreading foot, the rich light glaze with evenly spread dark and lighter crackles, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 23.2cm high. Provenance: Dennis Alfred Barnham (1920-1981), acquired prior to 1955, and thence by descent.

A CHINESE JUNYAO CUP STAND, the slightly rounded upper body above a wide tray and unglazed foot , the light-blue glaze suffused with opaque lighter particles and pooling in places, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty, 9.8cm diameter. Provenance: The Montagu Meyer Collection, Christie's April 14th 1980, lot 222. Private collection, West Dorset.

A CHINESE GEYAO BALUSTER VASE, the light greyish glaze with dark and lighter crackles, the base with a Chenghua seal mark, Qing Dynasty, 24.5cm high.

Mixed Lot Comprising Carrick Jewellery Stone Set Scottish Pin, Cross Pendant, Guilloche Enamel Ronson Lighter In Pouch, Souvenir Lighter, 1944 Farthing Pen Knife, Royal Automobile Club Badge & Aynsley Boxed Knife.

Four Various Powder Compacts including a boxed Kigu, an Art Deco chromed cigarette case and small card case, similar, an 'Ireland' cigarette lighter, a black and gilt retractable ballpoint pen and a silver plated spirit burner

A collection of gilt frames various sizes To fit pictures approx 50x60cm, approx 17x22cm, 31x51cm, 27x37cm, 24.5x34.5cm, 41x52cm. (6) CONDITION REPORT: Two of the frames are 20th Century, modern reproductions, both are made from lighter wood and do not have much quality to the gesso and gilding. Three of the frames appear to be 19th/20th Century each are caved wood applied with gilt gesso, two have old restorations or framing labels verso. All three earliest picture frames show signs of damage or loss to the gesso and cracking to wood and gesso. One shows a noticeable gilt spray covering the entire surface.

Anthony Van Dyke Copley Fielding (British, 1787-1855) - 'The Approaching Storm' watercolour, signed bottom right, bears label verso from Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd, London no. 30452, 14x21cm, framed and glazed. CONDITION REPORT: Small areas of foxing to the upper sky area, most notable inthe lighter areas to the left and above the hill Small area of staining to the right hand side above the horizon line, there is possible restoration to this area also Colours remain vibrant however may have slightly deteriorated with age.

Boxes and Objects - a silver napkin ring, hallmarked; alabaster pots and covers; a Rototherm Bakelite desk thermometer; a pair of Bemrose School, Derby cufflinks, cased; a Ronson Senator table lighter; Simmon's Improved Sovereign Balance, cased; Timex watches; Parker ballpoint pens; a backgammon set, leather cased; similar dominoes set; enamelled chamber stick; etc

An Abbeydale Chrysanthemum pattern; four flower shaped large trinket trays, three smaller; a bud vase; table lighter etc.

A green and white marble ashtray and cigarette lighter t/w a set of three ashtrays and lighter in stand and two barometers, one green and grey both Shortland Brothers, London, circa 1958.

An Austrian cold painted novelty table lighter, cast as a springer spaniel retrieving a pheasant, rectangular wooden base, 25cm wide

A Ronson table lighter.

An unusual lighter in the form of a c1900 spiked army helmet.

A Dunhill rolled gold lighter, a Sheaffer rolled gold fountain pen and another, (3).

A WWII medal group and ephemera, relating to Royal Marine CH/X 105069 Stanley W Hartland, to include, 1939-1945 BWM, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star and Burma Star, together with a collection of photographs, printed and hand written ephemera, and a wooden box containing cloth badges and souvenir trinkets, Ronson lighter, etc.

A Dunhill rolled gold cigarette lighter, and a Ronson lighter and a cigar cutter, (3).

A Musikus-Studio chromatic elite glockenspiel, Magic Roundabout wooden play tray, Jack Daniels Zippo lighter, Huntley & Palmers tins etc

18th Century tinderbox lighter, maker Palmer, Rochester, the steel box lock flint lock with strike, raised on a named brass frame mahogany handle, 12cm long

Hafez (Aams-al-Din Mohammad, of Shiraz). The Works of Dewan Hafez: With an Account of his Life and Writings, Calcutta: A. Upjohn, 1791, title in Persian and English, with woodblock British royal and East India Company coats-of-arms at head, imprint within decorative border, text in Persian in nasta'liq and naskhi type, later pencil annotation throughout, lacking leaves 79 and 80 from the third part, tiny hole to title imprint affecting one letter, tiny marginal wormhole affecting title and first 8 leaves, pp.8-9 of second part cut short and into a couple of words, a couple of other catchwords in second part just trimmed by the binder, leaves 5 and 6 of third part sometime neatly remargined, leaves 119 and 120 in third part mis-foliated as published, last 19 leaves stained and with other lighter staining mainly confined to gutter affecting various gatherings, marbled endpapers, contemporary ownership stamp of Mr Strachey on endpaper, possibly repeated in ink manuscript in Persian below, label of Carberry Tower Library, contemporary half calf, worn, spine and corners crudely repaired with tape, folio (270 x 175mm) Very rare first printed edition of the celebrated Persian lyric poet, who lived 1315-1390. The edition itself was compiled by Abu Taleb Khan Landani (1753-1805/06; administrator at Lucknow and author) based on 12 manuscripts. 'By common consent [Hafez] represents the zenith of Persian lyric poetry. In no other Persian poet can be found such a combination of fertile imagination, polished diction, apt choice of words, and silken melodious expressions' (Enc. Iranica Vol. XI, Fasc. 5, pp. 461-465). This edition was printed in 1200 copies by Aaron Upcott (fl.1785-1800). 'The first printed edition using movable type was commissioned by Richard Johnson of the East India Company [...] In a letter to Johnson prior to its publication, Sir William Jones, the famous orientalist and translator of Hafez, had complimented Johnson on taking up the task: "An impression of your Hafiz will, indeed, be a valuable acquisition to the publick; and I hope some years hence to offer up a copy of it on the tomb of the divine poet near the crystal stream of Rucnabad"' (Enc. Iranica Vol. XI, Fasc. 5, pp. 479-483). Only 7 institutional copies have been traced: BL, Cambridge, Bodleian, Edinburgh, Marburg, Princeton and Chapel Hill. Shaw 186 (not calling for the first part of 15 ll., nor the second part of 5 ll.). (1)

A 1930s Zander silver lighter, marked 835, and a Hoka alpaca cigarette case, (2).

A WWII brass handbell with ebonised handle and marked "AS 1942" 27cms high; a WWII bell cast from metal from German Aircraft (RAF Benevolent Fund); an aluminium Parachute Regt car badge and and early brass cigarette lighter (4)

A novelty Phenix cigarette lighter in the form of a camera on a tripod stand 10.5cms high

Three embossed and wood shot flasks, pens, horn, table lighter, pewter mug, tins, etc

Calibri lighter, Paul Jobin wristwatch, watches, military buttons, etc

Small silver snuff box, cast Art Nouveau style decoration, 3cm, three metal propelling pencils and a slim line lighter, (5).

Brass shellcase cigarette lighter

A Dunhill gold plated engine turned cigarette lighter in original presentation case together with two other Dunhill cigarette lighters (all with wear).

A pair of bronzed spelter figure groups 'Dumaige' each modelled as a woman wearing traditional clothing with two children playing, raised on wooden plinth bases, height 45cm. CONDITION REPORT: Lot 246 - one example slightly lighter colour, one group with little finger missing and broken away from large group.

A French Gras bayonet, dated 1875 The 52cm single edged blade with steel cross guard, brass pommel, complete with metal scabbard, a Canadian Ross mark Mk II bayonet, 26cm single edged blade, wooden grips, complete with leather and metal mounted scabbard, British no 4 Mk I spike bayonet, an Acme siren whistle (sometimes known as a bicyclists whistle) a deactivated Mills grenade, shell timer cone, compass, lighter etc.

A collection of ceramics and glassware including a 19th century Staffordshire spill vase with applied figures of a boy, a girl and a sheep, a pair of green glazed three handled vases, two Royal Worcester matt glazed models of a Marsh Tit and a Goldcrest, a Wedgwood Jasperware table lighter in the lilac colourway, cranberry glass jug, etc together with a small collection of plated condiments, etc

A pair of three divisional silver plated candelabra with fluted freeform branches, a good quality cased Victorian fish serving pair with engraved blades by Thomas Turner & Company, Encore, Suffolk Works, Sheffield, a case containing a quantity of double struck silver plated Kings Pattern cutlery, a boxed Wedgwood Jasperware table lighter, together with a number of framed and unframed prints

An Art Deco stepped acrylic lamp base together with a photograph stand and novelty cigarette lighter in the same style

LAPIS LAZULI ASHTRAY AND LIGHTER, 37cm L and 5.5cm H respectively. (2)

Two silver plated entrée dishes and covers, a Noritake plate mounted biscuit barrel, a plate mounted oak biscuit barrel, two trays, a cased pair of fish servers, a hot water pot and a lighter

Lot to include a set of vintage watches and a Comoy's electronic lighter

A London silver mounted pepper grinder, including a silver cigar desk lighter in the form of a lamp, a Ronson desk lighter and a Victorian hair tong warmer (4)

A chrome Jet Plane cigarette lighter 1950's - Length 24cm Condition report: Some pitting to chrome, clean condition

A hallmarked silver chain and T-bar with hallmarked silver fob, and a white metal cigarette lighter

Dupont white metal lighter, engine turned case, signed base, 58mm high

Cotton & Johnson patent fire-lighter, in a brass named case, 21cm high

SECOND WORLD WAR - A 'TRENCH ART' OR MILITARY WORKSHOPS MODEL OF A FALLING AERIAL BOMB of turned oak and chromed metal construction; together with a finely engineered aircraft workshop model of an aerial bomb and ashtray, the bomb threaded and opening to reveal a lighter, 15cm high, (2).

GREAT WAR - A FINE SOLID BRASS SHIP'S WORKSHOP MADE 'TRENCH ART' TABLE LIGHTER in the form of a battleship, with rotating guns and screw-top funnels for fuel, 17cm long.

SECOND WORLD WAR AVIATION - A 'TRENCH ART' TABLE LIGHTER MODEL OF A V1 FLYING BOMB with applied provenance label inscribed '17.5.91 table lighter of V1 flying bomb, made by Italian P.O.W.s Peckham Rye about 1945 Property of the late W.A. Benning, Gowlett Arms, Gowlett Road', 20cm long.

GREAT WAR - A UNIQUE ARCHIVE OF ILLUSTRATOR-SOLDIER RAPHAEL T. ROUSSEL 2ND LT./ CAPTAIN 3RD CONNAUGHT RANGERS including original black and white photographs, comprising group, unit and individual studies; original artwork; his I.D. bracelet; lighter; service medals; and several miniature models he made for his son Guy T. Roussel (see next lot). Note: Raphel Roussel (1883-1967), son of Theodore Casini Roussel (1847-1926), the French-born painter, was captured by the advancing Germans in March 1918 and interned in Offizierslager Mainz, where he continued to draw and produce illustrations for a number of publcations, including 'The Prisoners of Mainz' (1919). A copy of this book is Included in the lot, together with his original artwork and an escape map which Roussel sketched for his attempted break-out.

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Gentleman in black coat with white stock" and "Lady in mop cap", portrait studies, half length, a pair, oil on canvas, 76 cm x 63 cm CONDITION REPORTS Both frames with various cracks, splits and losses, and some areas of repair and re-painting. Painting of gentleman has quite a milky appearance under UV light, with the hair and outline of his coat showing up lighter, plus a dark area to the right of the bridge of his nose, craqueleur to surface of paint and some slight indentations and undulations to canvas. Both paintings appear to have been re-lined. Painting of the lady under UV light appears quite patchy particularly to the background where there appears to have been some restoration and repairs, also quite a lot of dark areas to her clothing, and repaired split, face appears in reasonable order with no obvious signs of restoration under UV light, frame does have some areas of moulding missing.

An early to mid 20th Century Ronson touch tip enamelled table lighter, together with a 1920's enamelled beehive style cigarette dispenser, lighter 10 cm high

An early Victorian mahogany wash stand, the three quarter galleried top above foliate moulded centre frieze flanked by two drawers with lion mask ring handles and brass beading, raised on flower head carved turned tapering supports to peg feet, 99 cm x 82 cm CONDITION REPORTS Top with some visibly lighter sections of mahogany, some scratches to top, cup ring mark top, some small chips mainly to edges, loss of veneer to front edge left corner, large chip to right corner, some small chips to galleried top, some losses of veneer and some veneer lifting to front, small loss of veneer to drawer front, some small chips and scratches to legs, general signs of wear and tear throughout.

A rare London 1930 silver Dunhill of London compendium combined cigarette case with clock, lighter and a pair of ashtrays with engine turned decoration, singed Bando i.e. Matteo Cellini Clock is not working at present, heavily tarnished to the inside, lighter is intact no dents or scratches, sill has velvet lining for lighter and ashtrays/holders both unused, the gold cartouche to the front is engraved R.M. all hinges in tight working order, no deep scratches or damage

A quantity of collectables to include a 9ct gold tie pin, a Rotary ladies wristwatch, a compass, a Dunhill lighter, a pocket watch and an ivory paper knife (11)

A MINIATURE CHINESE SPINACH GREEN JADE TEAPOT & COVER, the predominantly dark stone with some lighter inclusions, 3in long including handle and spout & 1.7in high.

A fabulous silver 925 Ronson table lighter and ashtray combination. Each with burgundy leather surround, the ashtray and lighter surrounds both stamped 925. Lighter in working order W18cm

An unusual musical 3 piece clock - lighter & cigarette set by Windmill. Each having an opening glove top raised on plinth with gilded finish