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Lot 941
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is a vibrant and historic destination known for its charming neighborhoods, beautiful architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Situated on the western coast of Portugal, Lisbon offers a captivating mix of traditional and modern elements that make it an alluring European city. Here are some key facts about Lisbon:1. History and Culture: Lisbon has a fascinating history that dates back to Roman times. It played a significant role during the Age of Discovery and was a major center for exploration and trade.2. Alfama: Alfama is one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods and a maze of narrow streets, steep stairways, and traditional houses. It is known for its fado music, a melancholic genre that expresses the soul of Portugal.3. Belém: Belém is a historic district with iconic monuments like the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also famous for its delectable pastries, particularly the pastéis de nata (custard tarts).4. Castelo de São Jorge: The São Jorge Castle sits atop a hill, offering stunning views of the city. It is a medieval castle with centuries of history and is one of Lisbon's most popular attractions.5. Trams: Lisbon is known for its vintage yellow trams, especially the famous Tram 28, which takes you on a scenic route through the city's historic neighborhoods.6. Bairro Alto: Bairro Alto is a vibrant neighborhood known for its lively nightlife, bohemian atmosphere, and many bars, restaurants, and live music venues.7. Praça do Comércio: Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, is a grand square facing the Tagus River and was historically the main gateway to the city.8. LX Factory: LX Factory is a creative and cultural hub located in a former industrial complex. It houses shops, restaurants, art galleries, and creative spaces, attracting a young and artistic crowd.9. Gulbenkian Museum: The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is one of Portugal's most important art museums, featuring an extensive collection of art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.10. Tagus River: The Tagus River runs through Lisbon and offers scenic cruises, waterfront promenades, and opportunities for leisure and relaxation.Lisbon's welcoming atmosphere, picturesque vistas, and historical charm make it an enchanting destination for travelers. Whether strolling through its historic neighborhoods, savoring its delectable cuisine, or exploring its cultural treasures, Lisbon offers a memorable and delightful experience.Measures 24 x 30.Mounted to linen.
Lot 1137
James Bond is a fictional British secret agent and spy created by author Ian Fleming. The character first appeared in Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale" and has since become a cultural icon and one of the most recognizable and enduring figures in literature, film, and popular culture.Key aspects of James Bond's character and legacy include:1. **Character Traits**: James Bond is known for his suave demeanor, charm, wit, and confidence. He is also characterized by his exceptional skills in espionage, combat, and marksmanship.2. **007 Agent**: Bond holds the code number "007" within the British Secret Service, indicating his license to kill and his elite status as a secret agent.3. **Globetrotting Adventures**: Bond's missions take him to various exotic locations around the world, from glamorous casinos in Monte Carlo to dangerous locations in far-flung corners of the globe.4. **Gadgets and Technology**: The Bond series is famous for its inventive gadgets and cutting-edge technology provided by Q Branch, helping Bond navigate dangerous situations.5. **Casino Royale**: The first novel, "Casino Royale," introduces Bond as he foils a Russian spy's plan at a high-stakes poker game. The success of this novel launched the iconic franchise.6. **Film Adaptations**: The Bond series has been adapted into a highly successful film franchise, with various actors portraying the character. Notable actors who have played Bond include Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.7. **Film Legacy**: The Bond films are known for their action-packed sequences, dramatic suspense, and iconic catchphrases. The franchise has become synonymous with spy thrillers.8. **Iconic Villains and Allies**: The Bond series features memorable villains like Ernst Stavro Blofeld and Jaws, as well as iconic allies like M and Miss Moneypenny.9. **Cultural Impact**: The Bond franchise has had a significant influence on popular culture, inspiring fashion trends, music, and references in various media.10. **Enduring Legacy**: Over the decades, Bond has maintained his popularity and cultural relevance. The franchise has evolved to reflect changing times while preserving the core elements that define James Bond.James Bond's legacy extends far beyond literature and film. He has become a symbol of espionage, intrigue, and style, captivating audiences for generations. The character's ability to adapt to evolving cultural contexts while staying true to his iconic traits is a testament to his enduring appeal.Measures 22 x 34.
Lot 3002
A 1934 MG PA (Q-Type evocation)Reg No. BLC 745Chassis No. PA1366Engine No. 1633AP.Green.Supercharged 874 cc engine. Q-type replacement 2 seater body. Pre-select gearbox. Racing style instrumentation. Twin fuel tanks.MG produced many new sporting cars throughout the 1930’s and used racing versions of many types to improve the quality and reliability of their road going versions, on many occasions, success on the track also helped sales of their regular products.The MG PA was built between 1934 and 1936 and utilised an updated version of the Wolseley Motors-designed and made overhead camshaft, crossflow engine, used in the 1928 Morris Minor and previously fitted in the J-type Midget of 1932 to 1934.The engine used was of 874cc capacity.MG built 8 Q-type racing cars in 1934 which used a K3 chassis but with narrower N-type axles. The engines were modified PA-type units with revised crankshafts to reduce the capacity to 746cc to allow the cars to compete in 750cc events. These engines were also fitted with superchargers and pre-select gearboxes, power output of these units were stated to be 113bhp at a higher 7200 rpm. Please click film icon above to see video of car running.Further details and information have now been obtained regarding this exceptionally fine restoration and creation of an iconic MG sporting model Q type evocation.The deceased owner / restorer of this car had completed several restoration projects over the years, his previous MG was also a PA type which he purchased in pieces from the well renown MG specialist Barry Bone in 1986, that car, Chassis No. PA1208 was sold for cash and partial exchange for the current MG PA chassis no. PA1366. Unfortunately, we have no record of what condition our sale car was in when acquired but we do have a file detailing the suppliers used and their invoices for work or services provided. A summary of these items accompanies this catalogue entry (final image). The total expenditure recorded exceeds £32,500.Along with the invoices on file, there is a Workshop manual, an Instruction Book for the MG Midget 1934 to 1945, Service parts list for the PA & PB Midget, Suppliers catalogues and Drawings made by the owner for the bespoke manufacture of several parts. A copy of the 2014 Triple "M" Register booklet (issue 20.0) in which this car is recorded.
Lot 634
A set of six early 20th century continental silver teaspoons, 54g, in a case inscribed E. M. Astwood, Jeweler Hamilton Bermuda, a set of six similar silver dessert forks, 154g, a set of six silver teaspoons, marked 835, 66g, cased, a George III silver mustard spoon, another and two silver lids (7)
Lot 306
Books - Five 17th & 18th century French religious leather-bound books to include 'Abrege De L'Histoire De France' (Derniere Edition, Guillaume De Luyne, 1673), 'Examen Et Resolutions Des Principales Difficulte's Qui Regardent L'Office Divin' (Sixieme Edition, M. Collet, 1763), 'De La Connoissance De Jesus-Christ' (Nouvelle Edition, Jean-Thomas Herissant, 1771), 'Recueil Des Oraisons Funebres' (Nouvelle Edition, Pierre Machuel, 1780) and 'Oeuvres Diverses Du Sr. Boileau Despreaux Avec Le Traite Du Sublime...' (Nouvelle Edition, Tome Second, Eugene Henry Fricx, 1713)
Lot 2043
Stanley, Henry M.; How I Found Livingstone. Travels, Adventures, and Discoveries in Central Africa; Including Four Months Residence with Dr. Livingstone, Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, second edition London 1872, printed by William Clowes & Sons, 736 pages with 8-page publishers listing to rear, author's photograph and facsimile signature frontispage printed by The London Stereoscopic Company, all plates and maps present (fold-out map of Eastern Central Africa to frontispiece is detached), in original engraved binding with gilt decoration; together with Livingstone, David; Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa; including a sketch of sixteen years' residence in the interior of Africa, 1st edition, John Murray, London 1857, 687 pages with publishers list to rear, folding engraved frontispiece, further portrait frontispage with facsimile signature, 22 wood-engraved plates, and two fold-out maps and one in pocket to back cover, in brown blindstamped cloth with gilt titling to spine (2)
Lot 2042
Stanley, Henry M.; Through the Dark Continent, The Sources of the Nile Around the Great Lakes of Equatorial Africa and Down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean, in two volumes, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Livington, first edition London 1878, 8vo, volume I comprising 522 pages, lithographed portrait frontispage, 22 full-page engraved plates and numerous illustrations to text throughout, large fold-out map to rear, volume II comprising 566 pages, lithographed portrait frontispage to inside front cover board, 19 full-page engraved plates and numerous illustrations to text throughout, two fold-out maps within the pages and large fold-out map to rear, rebound in red marbled boards with quarter morocco and gilt titled to spines
Lot 2282
A yellow metal diamond solitaire ring, comprising a round brilliant cut diamond in a six-claw setting, with tapered shoulders to a 4mm band, diamond diameter approx 7.8mm, weight estimated as 1.74 carats, assessed mounted colour L to M and clarity SI1 to SI2, medium fluorescence, size J½, gross weight 4.5g, stamped and tested as 14ct
Lot 2236
A yellow metal diamond solitaire ring, featuring an old pear cut diamond flush set within a boat shaped head, diamond dimensions approx 7.6 x 5.7 x 3mm, weight estimated as 0.80 carats, assessed mounted colour L to M and clarity I1 to I2, size L, gross weight 5.3g, not marked but tested as 15ctDiamond has conchoidal fractures at base and point.
Lot 2241
An 18ct yellow gold diamond half eternity ring, comprising five round brilliant cut diamonds in bar settings, diamond dimensions between approx 3.5 x 2.2mm and 3.6 x 2.22mm, total weight estimated as 0.83 carats, assessed mounted collectively colour H to I and clarity SI1 to SI2, size M½, gross weight 4g, hallmarked 18ct, London 1989, sponsor SFJStones are coated in a sticky substance which prevents accurate grading.
Lot 2280
A white metal diamond circular cluster ring, comprising a centre round brilliant cut diamond within a border of ten smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, all in claw settings, centre diamond dimensions approx 7 x 7.05 x 3.88mm, weight estimated as 1.16 carats, outer diamond dimensions each approx 2.98 x 1.75mm, total weight estimated as 0.90 carats, assessed mounted collectively colour J to K and clarity VS2 to SI1, size M, gross weight 4.9g, stamped and tested as 18ctSeveral outer stones are fractured.Wear to outer claws.
Lot 2129
A pair of George II silver sauceboats, each of plain oval form with shaped rims and scrolling acanthus leaf capped handles, each standing upon three shell cast and mounted applied feet, maker Fuller White, London 1753, with further journeyman initials G T-R*M, length 18.5cm, gross weight 17.8ozBoth stand well.No splits, dents or repairs.Heavy gauge silver.Marks with some wear but all visible.Excellent examples.
Lot 2238
A yellow and white metal, opal and diamond bombe cluster ring, featuring a centre quatrefoil of oval opal cabochons interspersed with six single and round cut brilliant cut diamonds within a border of 28 single cut diamonds, all in claw settings, opal dimensions each approx 6.65 x 5.05 x 1.9mm, total weight estimated as 1.32 carats, diamond diameters between approx 1.4 and 2.25mm, total weight estimated as 0.33 carats, assessed mounted collectively colour I to J and clarity SI1 to SI2, size M, gross weight 6.3g, stamped and tested as 18ct
Lot 2177
An extensive Elizabeth II silver part cutlery suite, in the Kings pattern, comprising twelve table forks, twelve fish forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve soup spoons, twelve dessert spoons, eleven teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons, four serving spoons, twelve fish knives, twelve steel-bladed dessert knives, and twelve steel-bladed table knives, maker H M Ltd, Sheffield 1980, gross weighable silver approx 176ozt, table knife length 25cm, serving spoon length 22cm, coffee spoon length 10.5cm; together with a set of twelve associated steel-bladed dessert knives, maker William Yates Ltd, Sheffield 1983; a set of twelve EPNS gilt-washed dessert spoons; a steel-bladed serrated cake slice, Harrison Brothers, Sheffield 1983; and a pewter-handled steel-bladed cake slice by Royal Selangor moulded with sunflowers
Lot 305
Turner (J. M. W.). The Turner Gallery. A Series of Sixty Line Engravings. From the Works of the Late J. M. W. Turner, R.A. The Descriptive Text by W. Cosmo Monkhouse, London: J. S. Virtue and Company, Limited, 1890. Large folio (455 x 330 mm), original red half morocco, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, 60 steel-engraved plates on india paper, mounted, each with title-leaf, leaf of descriptive text, and tissue-guard, extremities rubbed, front joint cracked at head, together with 2 others (not collated: The Turner Gallery: A Series of One Hundred and Twenty Engravings, c.1880, 3 volumes, bindings shaken and contents working loose, and Joseph Halfpenny, Gothic Ornaments in the Cathedral Church of York, 1831, plates only, plate 13 absent, spine defective, front board detached), and a carton of art reference, 20th century.
Lot 81
A Wedgwood Parian Bust of William Shakespeare, 1864, modelled after the original by F. M Miller, "The Shakespeare Memorial Bust", on an ovoid oak plinth with silver presentation plaques for the Rochdale & District Drama League41cm highA Victorian Mahogany Table Top Bookcase, with shaped pediment inscribed "Shakespeare" in gilt lettering and having turned column supports, housing ten volumes of The Works of William Shakespeare, London: George Newnes, 1896, 12mo (2)Parian with restoration to the socle, some engrained dirtBookcase in good overall condition, some expected superficial marksVolumes 1-6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 only, obvious signs of use and wear, some fading and discolouration, not collated
Lot 74
A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Armorial Side Plate, circa 1810, with a grey marbled ground and gilt bands framing a central roundel painted with the Warren family crest, printed and impressed marks18cm diameterA Similar Gilt Framed Rectangular Plaque, painted on a pale yellow ground with a crest and motto for Edward Oxley M. D., script verso8cm by 6cm A Similar Stand, with a central crest and motto "In Cruce Salus", the Smalle Collection29cm diameter (3)Side plate free from damage and repair.Plaque not examined out of the frame but suspected as a plate centre. Frame with losses.Stand with some chips to the rim
Lot 622
Edith Martineau ARWS (1842-1909) Meadowsweet beside a burn, Invernesshire (1883)Signed and dated 1883, watercolour heightened with white, 25cm by 28cmProvenance: With Fragments of Dudley Gallery versoThe Maas Gallery, London M Overall the work is faded and down on colour, with a slight greying/yellowing across the composition. With likely additional staining that is not so apparent but adds to rather subdued tone of the work. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of frame.
Lot 2316
A Charles II West Country Silver Trefid Spoon, Probably by Richard Hamlin, Taunton, Dated 1683 the back of the trefid terminal prick engraved with initials 'W*E' over 'W*T' and with the date '1683' between19cm long, 17dwt, 26grRichard Hamlin is recorded as an important spoonmaker who was also known to have made the church plate for both the parishes of Otterhampton and Stocklynch Ottersey (T. Kent, West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers 1550-1750, London, 1992, p. 96-97). He would seem to have used different marks, including the distinctive RH in a shield and above two pellets and an annulet as on the present spoon (op. cit. p. 96, no. M.60).Marked on back of handle with maker's mark RH twice. There is some minor wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear. The wear is noticeable as a minor softening to the engraving. There is some wear to the edge of the bowl on one side.
Lot 2121
A Diamond Cluster Ringa cluster of four round brilliant cut diamonds with a smaller round brilliant cut diamond centrally, within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, in white claw settings, to a tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.45 carat approximately finger size MThe ring is in good condition. It is stamped '18CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. The cluster measures 15.62mm x 15.60mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L (some tinted), clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 5.4 grams. CR made 24.07.23.
Lot 2075
A Diamond Five Stone Ringthe graduated old cut diamonds in white rubbed over settings, to a yellow tapered shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.65 carat approximately finger size M (approximately, ring clip fitted)The ring is in fair condition, the settings are rubbed and the shank is discoloured. It is stamped '18CT' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 2.2 grams. CR made 03.08.23.
Lot 2005
A Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ringthe oval cabochon turquoise within a stylised border of tapered baguette cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, in yellow claw settings, to a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.70 carat approximately finger size KThe ring is in good condition. It is stamped '750' and in our opinion would test as gold. The turquoise measures 14.05mm x 11.18mm x 7.53mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour K/L/M, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross Weight 9.5 grams. CR made 02.08.23.
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