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Click here to subscribeA Star Wars AMT/ERTL boxed plastic kit group, to include a Cutaway Millennium Falcon, housed in the original card box with original shrink-wrap, together with a Star Wars AMT/ERTL Star Destroyer with fibre optic lighting system, also housed in the original card box, appears complete and unused
Child's Wooden Dolls House, in white Georgian style, set over three floors, complete with furniture and accessories, including kitchen cabinets with wine racks, bathroom fittings, dining furniture, lounge furniture, fireplace, figure, nursery with baby, and various cups and saucers, toys, bowls, pots and pans, Christmas tree, decorations, presents, etc. Measures 24'' wide, 24'' tall and 14'' deep. With lighting.
The Peninsula War Medal awarded to Lieutenant R. Blake, 3rd Foot, who was severely wounded and lost a leg at St Pierre in December 1813 when in command of the Light Company of the 57th; he later assumed the additional name of Humfrey and left a hand-written journal ‘A brief Chronological History of my Life’, R. Blake-Humfrey, 1872 Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Nivelle, Nive (R. Blake Humfrey, Lieut. 3rd Foot) toned, extremely fine £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Charles Lusted (List No. 78) June/July 1970. Robert Blake (afterwards Blake-Humfrey) was born on 23 November 1795, at Horstead, Norfolk, second son of Thomas Blake, Barrister at Law, J.P., and Theodora Colombine. He was gazetted Ensign, by purchase, into the 3rd Foot (Buffs) on 30 April 1812, with the influence of General Leigh, the Colonel. Promoted to Lieutenant on 23 September 1813, he served in the Peninsula from September 1813 to March 1814, being present at Nivelle and Nive, being severely wounded at St Pierre on 13 December 1813, where his left leg was amputated. He was placed on Half-pay in December 1816, having been ‘Rendered incapable of Duty by my wounds, and removed to the 9th Royal Veterans Battalion in January 1820, ‘Incapable of service by the loss of my leg and other severe wounds.’ He was awarded £100 pension per annum for the loss of his leg, commencing from 14 December 1813. Robert Blake married Charlotte, daughter of Colonel Harvey, of Thorpe, at Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk, on 4 August 1838, with whom he had seven children. He assumed the name Blake-Humfrey by Royal Licence on 10 August 1847. He later became Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk and Justice of the Peace, and lived at Wroxham Hall, Norfolk, where he died, aged 90, on 15 October 1886. There is a memorial tablet to him in the church of St Mary the Virgin at Wroxham, Norfolk. The following narrative, including extracts from Blake’s hand-written journal “A brief Chronological History of my Life” (R. Blake-Humfrey, 1872), was published in Charles Lusted’s List No. 78 in June/July 1970; Lusted clearly had access to the original journal which was then in possession of the family but made it very clear that the journal was not for sale. The present whereabouts of the journal are not known. ‘Departed for the Peninsula, July 1813 to join the lst Bn in Spain. During some very rough weather between Portsmouth & Plymouth, a mutiny among a large part of both soldiers and sailors broke out aboard ship (on account of some regulations relative to the issue, and drinking, of the grog served out to the men), the men refused to serve the ship, and some soldiers set their officers at defiance, and a party of American seamen, engaged at Liverpool, proposed "to take the ship into Boston!". Lieutenant Blake Humfrey was sent, with a small party, to the escort Frigate of the convoy, through a heavy sea, and an armed crew from the Frigate arrested the chief sailor mutineers. Landed in Spain Aug 28th, 1813, near St. Sebastian (which was then under siege), and the detachment was ordered to march to join the Regiment. They were attacked en route, and several of the men were wounded. “Lord Wellington and his Staff passed by and stopped to enquire who we were? I saw him thus, for the first time, by flashes of lighting, in heavy rain - enveloped in his large cloak, and cocked hat covered with oil-silk - as represented in the pictures.” Aug 30th 1813 - Joined the Ist Bn The Buffs encamped in the mountains near the Pass of St. Jean Pier de Porte, under command Colonel Bunbury (Sir John Byng’s Bde), 2nd Division (Lord Hill). Appointed Lieutenant (London Gazette 28th Sept, 1813), and attached to Light Company (Capt. Cameron). At that time the Light Co’s of every Regt in the Bde were formed into one Company of which Capt. Cameron has sole command. Nov 10th - took part in the attack and capture of the heavily fortified French positions on the Heights of Ainhoue (beyond the River Nivelle); November - crossed the River Nive, and “the Buffs, wading up to their chests, the stream running strong, succeeded in crossing the river, with the loss of a few men by enemy fire, and a young officer and a private or two, carried away by the current, which they were too feeble to stem.” December, 13th - “Cameron directed me to take command of a company of the 57th, attached to the Light Companies, all the officers of which had been wounded. About four o’clock in the afternoon, while doing duty with this Company, and exposed to a severe fire of artillery, I fell to the ground, badly wounded in both legs above the knee, either by grape-shot, or part of a shell.” “Lord Wellington having, early in the morning, received intelligence, from Sir Rowland Hill, of the strong attack made on his, the right wing of the Army, came from St. Jean de Luz some 20 miles, to learn the result. He galloped up close by my party, and seeing me severely wounded, supposed I was an officer of high rank, for he sent his A.D.C. to enquire who I was. Upon being informed, he remarked that my wounds seemed to require immediate attention, and ordered his A.D.C. to send a surgeon to the farm house close by. I had the satisfaction of meeting the Assistant Surgeon of my own Regt coming out to meet me, by Lord W’s orders!” His left leg was amputated (at the age of 18 years). “Sir Rowland Hill and Sir John Byng called upon me, and sent English roast beef, in tin cases, then a novelty.” Lieutenant Blake was then returned to England, and in due course was discharged on medical grounds: “my wounds entitled me to a year’s pay for each leg, and a pension for the loss of my left leg - which was made £100 - that of a Captain, in consideration of my being in command of a company when wounded.” May 1815 - “I went to Bradford in. Yorkshire to have an artificial leg made by Mr. Mann, then of great fame as a mechanician in that way.” July 1815 - “On returning to Bradford, I found a Russian officer, Colonel Christzoffs, who had lost his leg at Leipzig, and hearing of the fame of Mr. Mann, had come from Paris to have a leg made.” August 1815 - “Though so soon after the loss of his leg at Waterloo, the Marquis of Anglesea also arrived, for a like purpose. He invited Colonel Christzoffs, myself, and several other officers, to dinner at his hotel - all at table being one-legged-men, except his son Lord Uxbridge!” The last entry in the Journal reads: “Dec 1882, returned home - by train.”
English School (19th/early 20th century)Man is a Spirit, Spriritualism Triumphant! End of Sectarian Differences 20th Century, an allegorical girl stands atop the mountain, lighting the ruins of the fallen templeinscribed, oil on canvas, 87cm x 112.5cmNote: The banners held by the onlooking figures appear to be inscribed with eminent names from the Spiritualist Movement in Britain and America, with 'Eglinton' referring to William Eglinton (1857 - 1933) and 'Fox' to the Fox Sisters of Rochester, New York.
A pair of Chinese famille rose baluster lamp bases of large proportions, 20th century, each decorated with a bird among white and pink blossom, set to ebonised turned wood stands, the bases 49.8cm high, each with matching pink fabric shade, 92.5cm high overall (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Moorcroft table lamp decorated in the "Simeon" pattern by Philip Gibson, of baluster form on turned wooden base, 27.7cm high (including fitting) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
An Art Deco opaline glass light shade, of jelly mould form, with three graduated lobed tiers, complete with a stepped metal gallery, 28cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. CONDITION REPORT:The glass shows minor surface wear and the odd small moulding fault, but no obvious chips, cracks or losses. The gallery has been overpainted in the past, and now shows wear including chipping to this painted surface. One of the securing screws is difficult to turn, probably due to paint residue.
A contemporary toleware style lamp base, the hexagonal form body painted with Chinese symbols and figures in traditional dress, gilt highlight throughout, 44.5cm high, together with a contemporary copper coloured pierced lantern, 60cm high (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A freestanding brass ecclesiastical gaslight, early 20th century, the three branches punctuated with trailing vines, extending to the tubular upright upon a circular hardwood plinth base, 155cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A near pair of brass three branch hall lanterns, 20th century, each with a glass dome shaped hanging shade, suspended by chains below a conforming glass cover, shade heights 30cm and 33cm, along with a third brass light fitting, height 44cm (3) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
An industrial machinist's articulated lamp, mid 20th century, the green enamelled conical shade upon a box section arm with four adjustable joints, fixed to a hardwood plinth base, max height 68cm approx Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE HANDBAGS, HATS, SHOES AND BOXED LIGHTING, to include a boxed vintage Webber hat, a Kangol ladies formal hat, a Concept Hot Pack flask set, a pair of Ecco ladies sandals size 8, Rieker size 8 ladies shoes, seven ladies handbags, two boxed BHS light fittings - a Coral Flush light in the form of a scallop shell, and a Libra Three Light bar (2 boxes + loose) (sd)
2x British Union of Fascists (B.U.F) Booklets, consisting of ‘COTTON! – Communists and Socialists Exposed’ by A Raven Thomson, with orange cover having fascists fasces to the front, BUF lighting bolt emblems to the bottom and price ‘1D’. Eight printed pages to the inside. The other booklet is ‘Fascism in Relation to British History and Character’ by W E D Allen, produced by BUF Publications Ltd. Blue card covers with emblem of Fasces to the lower section, sixteen printed pages to the inside. Both remain in good condition. (2 items)
Spanish school, late 16th - early 17th century."Saint John. Based on an engraving by HENDRICK GOLTZIUS (Bracht, 1558 - Haarlem, 1617).Oil on canvas.Needs restoration.Size: 106 x 81,5 cm; 128 x 103,5 cm (frame).Saint John the Apostle has been represented here from the engraving of Hendrick Goltzius included in the series "Christ, the twelve apostles and Saint Paul" (also known as "The short Creed", because each print was accompanied by a verse of the Creed). The half-length figure emerges from a dark background. The figure has been sculpted with intense tenebrist lighting, and can be inscribed in the Mannerist tradition, which draws freely from Renaissance sources. As in Goltzius, the anatomical focus is on the expressiveness of the hands.Hendrick Goltzius was a Dutch draughtsman, engraver and painter. Considered the best Netherlandish engraver of Nordic Mannerism, he is renowned for his sophisticated technique and the "exuberance" of his compositions. Goltzius formed his style in the tastes of Mannerism, of which Haarlem was a stronghold until later. This was influenced by the painter and theorist Karel van Mander, who had moved to Haarlem from Vienna, bringing with him designs by Bartholomeus Spranger, the leading Mannerist painter outside Italy. In Rome Goltzius carefully studied the art of Michelangelo, Raphael Sanzio and lesser-known masters such as Polidoro da Caravaggio. Goltzius engraved six planetary Gods that Polidoro had painted in a palace in the Quirinal. His style evolved towards a more restrained classicism, presenting the figures in larger clothes and with more relaxed expressions. He was a meticulous yet productive printmaker. Among his early series is a series on Christ and the Apostles (1589), called The Creed. Around 1594 he created a series of six large plates on the life of the Virgin, for which he went back almost a century to imitate six different masters, including Dürer, Parmigianino, Titian and Lucas van Leyden. These engravings were so admired that they were nicknamed "Meisterstiche" (masterly engravings).
Italian school of the 17th century. Following models by FEDERICO BAROCCI (Urbino, 1528-1612)."Rest at the Flight into Egypt".Oil on copper.It has repainting and slight faults. The frame has damage in the upper central part.Measurements: 38 x 28 cm; 42,5 x 32,5 cm (frame).In this splendid copper painting the biblical episode of the return to Israel after the Flight to Egypt is represented: the Holy Family rests in a forest clearing, sheltered by bushes and holly trees with red fruits. The Christ Child offers Joseph a bouquet of cherries, the fruit of which symbolically alludes to the blood of Christ's passion and the sweetness of Paradise, while Mary remains pensive, withdrawn into her thoughts. The donkey occupies the background, as does Saint Joseph, who stretches out his arm to reach the fruit. In the distance the horizon is tinged with glaucous light. The work follows the same compositional models as the one painted by Federico Barocci for his friend and art collector Simonetto Anastagi of Perugia around 1573, now in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, although there are differences in the treatment of the figures. Various influences can be discerned in the subject matter, particularly those of Correggio, although they are softened by the gentle gestures and harmonious simplicity that characterised the painting of Barocci and, in this case, also of Anastagi. Joseph's expressive, grey-bearded face contrasts with the Marian idealisation of clear Raphaelesque roots. The softness of the Virgin's face, modelled with nuanced lighting, is also applied to the idealisation of the Christ Child, whose volumetric body is sculpted by the skilful use of cold, somewhat attenuated light. The vegetation that embraces them absorbs shades of green, which in turn enhance the sensual work of the woman's tunic and cloak, in their canonical combination of red and blue, with satin reflections. The proportions of the bodies, almost monumental but without losing their graceful tenderness, are typical of Mannerist art.
A scratch-built model of a carousel, 20th century, decorated in polychrome and with later application of stickers, the central platform rotating on activation, with incorporated lighting underneath the canopy, 52cm wide43cm deep47cm highCondition ReportWith wear and marks throughout. With later applied stickers. The mechanism is operational upon test. Some discoloration in some areas.
A Japanese-made 1970s Columbus Les Paul electric guitar, once owned and used by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode. The vendor purchased this guitar directly from Martin Gore in 1979, with Gore using the proceeds from the sale to purchase his first synthesizer and from there to form Depeche Mode. See below for detailed provenance information from the vendor and review the images for shows of Gore using the guitar pre-Depeche Mode. The vendor had previously offered the guitar to Martin Gore who confirmed the authenticity via his guitar technician but declined to purchase. As per info below - the guitar shows many cosmetic marks and scuffs."In 1979, I was living with my parents at 109 The Knares, Lee Chapel South, Basildon. My brother had got a nylon Spanish guitar for his birthday in July and I found I could pick out a tune or two. My girlfriend at the time played classical guitar and also showed me how to play arpeggios etc. I had definitely got an interest in playing guitar and wanted my own electric guitar, but my parents objected. While they were on holiday in September 1979 I saw an advert from someone selling an electric guitar – possibly in the Evening Echo, Basildon Recorder or even in a shop window. Knowing my parents would not approve, I saw their absence as a good opportunity to get an electric guitar – having saved a lot of money from working in Mr Byrite and, more lately, a summer job in the local council street lighting department. I contacted the guy and visited his terraced house in Lee Chapel North, where he lived with his parents. We went up to his bedroom, where he demonstrated the black Columbus Les Paul copy guitar to me. He pointed out that the guitar had an impact mark on the body, which he had cloaked with a white US star badge, from an Airfix aeroplane kit decal. I believe he said he didn’t want his dad to see he had damaged it. He said he was selling the guitar to fund the purchase of a new keyboard/synthesiser. I really liked the guitar, which the guy also threw in a case, lead and battered old amplifier – so I was happy. I really cannot remember how much I paid but circa £25 seems to ring a bell. He struck me as a rather eccentric guy – very enthusiastic and talkative, but similarly slightly shy, which seems like a contradiction. Before I left, he showed me some tune on a piano in the living room and then demonstrated how his uncle/family friend Ray (Gilbert) O’Sullivan would have played the chord progression. It was a memorable experience, which is why I have remembered so many minor details. It was only recent events that have made these memories come flooding back – some forty-three years later – and finding out just who the guy was who sold me the guitar. In the end my parents reviewed their objection to the new electric guitar, when they heard how melodically it could be played by my girlfriend. My playing was a different story and it took a number of years to get even marginally proficient. The guitar is now in a fairly poor condition, having been damaged during a performance of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, when it slipped off the strap and the neck impacted with the ground. The guitar then became a plaything for my boys during their early years and has since been in the loft for a significant number of years.Following the death of Fletch, I became reflective of my time in Basildon – especially as Fletch had died of the same aortic aneurysm that I had survived in 1995. I recently made a reacquaintance on Facebook with an old friend, Phil Burdett, from my days at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon. It was after reading his stories of his time in the band ‘Norman and the Worms’ with Martin Gore and seeing his photographs that I sought out more information online. When I heard that MG had sold his guitar to fund his first synth (Yamaha CS5) in late 1979 and saw the old photos of MG playing a black Columbus Les Paul copy (with white star mark) I researched further – so much info is available online. The rough dates of his guitar sale matched and when I saw where his old home was in Lee Chapel North, I recognised the type of house. The black Columbus Les Paul copy guitar was the one sold by MG to buy his first Synthesiser."
Three flight cases all on casters. One contains a quantity of foam and what appear to be glass tubes possibly used as a lighting display, another contains a quantity of stands, another contains a large quantity of Joe Longthorn merchandise much of which has been water damaged.Originally used at 'Strawberry Rentals' and likely formerly at Strawberry Studios, with many pieces in this collection having likely toured with 10CC and other artists.
THREE MINERS' LAMPS AND AN OIL CAN, comprising a lamp by John Davis and Son, Derby, having brass plate to top also stamped 'All Saints Works, Derby' (type of lamp completely obscured by wear and handle), height 29cm, an Eccles Protector Lamp and Lighting Co type 6RS Miners Safety lamp, a small lamp height 12cm, and a small oil can marked 'B' to base (4) (Condition Report: fair condition with signs of use, dents and wear to most pieces, larger lamps have one or two soldered repairs, oil can has a bent nozzle)
Porsche 911 JuniorA Porsche 911 Carrera Junior petrol-engine car for children. It was sold in Porsche dealerships in the early 80's. Fibreglass in Porsche Midnight Blue, 2 adjustable seats, 110 cc Honda 4-stroke engine, functional suspension, rack and pinion steering, 2 forward and reverse gears, disc brakes. Functional lighting, including stops, indicators and horn. Complete with service booklets and spare parts in the original pouch. Nice original condition. Eligible for the 'Little Big Man' at Le Mans Classic in July 2023. Length 210 cm and width 94 cm.Porsche 911 JuniorVoiture à moteur thermique pour enfant, Modèle Porsche 911 Carrera Junior. Elle était vendue chez les concessionnaires Porsche au début des années 80. Carrosserie en fibre de verre de couleur Porsche Midnight Blue, 2 sièges réglables, moteur Honda 4 temps de 110 cc , suspension fonctionnelle, direction à crémaillère, 2 vitesses avant et marche arrière , freins à disques. Eclairage fonctionnel, y compris stops, clignotants et avertisseur. Bien complète de ses livrets d'entretien et de pièces détachées dans leur pochette d'origine. Bel état d'origine. Eligible à « Little Big Man » au Mans Classic en Juillet 2023. Long 210 cm et large 94 cm. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Porsche 550 Spyder 'James Dean edition'Porsche 550 Spyder 'James Dean edition'The Porsche 550 Spyder, built by a talented specialist and bearing the number 130 to match that of its the larger car: the 'Little Bastard' of James Dean. 196cc 6.5 HP 4-stroke petrol engine, electric starter. Functional lighting and signalling, adjustable leather seats. A Speed of 65km/h can be limited. Opening doors, boot and luggage covers. Nice original condition. Eligible for the 'Little Big Man' at Le Mans Classic in July 2023. Length 270 cm, Width 119 cm.Voiture à moteur thermique pour enfant, Modèle Porsche 550 Spyder.Construite par un spevialiste talentueux et portant le numéro 130 de son originale: la 'Little Bastard' de James Dean. Moteur thermique à 4 temps , 6,5 CV de 196cm3, démareur électrique. Eclairage et signalisation fonctionnels, sièges réglables recouverts de cuir. Vitesse de 65km/h pouvant être bridée. Portes, capots coffre et bagages ouvrants. Bel état d'origine. Eligible à « Little Big Man » au Mans Classic en Juillet 2023. Long 270 cm et large 119 cm. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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