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Click here to subscribeNASA vintage APOLLO Spacecraft Familiarization manual dated December 1965. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
QI BAISHI (1864-1957): 'SHRIMP'China, dated 1944. Ink on paper. Mounted as a hanging scroll, with a silk brocade coated paper frame and wooden handles. Superbly painted in the artist’s characteristic simple lines and spontaneous style, full of vitality and vivacity, to depict a cluster of shrimps integrated to the whole scene despite each shrimp displaying distinctive features from the other.Inscriptions: To the right margin, ‘In March of the year Jiashen (corresponding to 1944), the old man Baishi painted it at the age of eighty-three.’ 甲申三月八十三岁白石老人画. Two seals. The reverse inscribed, ‘Qi Baishi – Shrimp‘.Provenance: Czech private collection. Previously sold at European Arts Investments Ltd., Prague, 20 November 2016, lot 90 for CZK 1,800,000 (approx. EUR 110,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and little foxing. The mounting with usual traces of wear and age.Dimensions: Image size 88 x 30 cm, Size incl. frame 202 x 46.5 cmThere is a saying in modern China’s painting community that ‘Xu Beihong is famous for painting horses while Qi Baishi is renowned for painting shrimp.’ The shrimp painted by Qi Baishi are very lifelike, vivid and dynamic, fully demonstrating the essence of Chinese ink painting, presenting the elegance, grace, charm and vivacity. His painting of shrimp was an everlasting legacy in Chinese ink painting. Qi Baishi had raised shrimp for several decades, so as to observe them closely. This contributed to his breathtaking paintings of shrimp. Later, people said metaphorically that when Qi Baishi was painting shrimp, the blank rice paper immediately turned into a stream of clean water with shrimp in Qi’s mind.Qi Baishi's early mentor in Beijing, Chen Hengke (1876–1923), counseled him to abandon his technical training and strive for a new expressive freedom through a calligraphic approach to painting. The subsequent transformation of Qi's style is illustrated by this painting. Each crustacean—like a single Chinese character—is formed through the repetition of the same conventionalized pattern of marks. Released from the need to visualize each shrimp separately, Qi thus was free to explore the abstract expressive possibilities of structure, ink tone, and composition and to achieve the direct, childlike spontaneity and naturalness that are hallmarks of his work.Qi Baishi (1864-1957) is one of the world’s most important artists of the 20th century and has received countless honors and awards like no other painter in the People's Republic of China. He began his career as a carpenter, though he taught himself to paint using a manual from the Qin dynasty period. His style, which Qi Baishi developed in the second half of his life, is characterized by a powerful, spontaneous brushstroke. He expanded his subject matter to insects, birds, figures, animals, vegetation, and landscapes, and began to incorporate rich color into his compositions, painting in an ever-freer style. His works are focused on the spiritual, ephemeral, and mystical qualities of the human condition. In 1953, he was elected president of the China Artists Association, and one year later he was elected to the National People’s Congress.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related ink on paper by Qi Baishi, titled ‘Cluster of Shrimp,’ in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Compare a closely related ink on paper by Qi Baishi, titled ‘Shrimp,’ in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, accession number 1986.267.212. Compare a closely related ink on paper by Qi Baishi, titled ‘Shrimps,’ in the collection of the Princeton University Art Museum, object number y1954-126. Compare a closely related ink on paper by Qi Baishi, titled ‘Shrimps Playing Around,’ in the collection of the Hunan Museum, Changsha.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 27 May 2014, lot 1536Price: HKD 2,200,000 or approx. EUR 326,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Ink ShrimpExpert remark: Note the size (100 x 34.5 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 9 October 2022, lot 190Price: HKD 3,024, 000 or approx. EUR 374,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Six ShrimpsExpert remark: Note the size (102 x 32.2 cm).
A FAN-SHAPED PAINTING ALBUM WITH 101 DIFFERENT INSECTS, FIRST HALF OF 20TH CENTURYChina. The bound book comprising twelve bi-fold panels showing approximately 101 insects naturalistically and neatly painted in ink and color on paper.Provenance: From a New York private collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, some foxing, minimal soiling.Dimensions: Size 32.8 x 19.8 cmExpert’s note: The present lot probably served either as a painting manual, used by a student to practice, or as a workshop book, allowing a pupil to complete a work by his master as instructed. The absence of a signature or title – or any inscription as a matter of fact – indicates that this book was never intended to be sold. The quality and particularly the subject matter firmly place it in the circle of Qi Baishi (1863-1957), who taught himself how to paint using the famous Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden and often painted insects in his works. Many of his insects are, at the least, very similar to the ones found in the present book (see Figs. 1-3).
An early 20th century 18ct gold Cartier manual wind wristwatch, An early 20th century 18ct gold Cartier manual wind wristwatch, the signed square shape dial with arabic and baton markers, 17 jewel manual wind movement signed and numbered 728291, within an 18ct gold case bearing Swiss assay marks, maker's marks LC for Louis Cartier, case back numbered 584587, 3764, case diameter 15mm. With unassociated and unattached leather strap. Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wearSome localised discolouration and scratches to case back and between lugs - visible with close inspection
A steel Atlantic 'Worldmaster Original' manual wind wristwatch, A steel Atlantic 'Worldmaster Original' manual wind wristwatch, the signed dial with baton and arabic markers, outer minutes track and date aperture to 3, manual wind movement within a stainless steel case, numbered 61660, case diameter 38mm.Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches and discolouration in keeping with age and general wear
A 9ct gold Cyma manual wind wristwatch, A 9ct gold Cyma manual wind wristwatch, cal. R.486.2, the signed dial with baton markers, signed 18 jewel movement, numbered 335541, within a 9ct gold case bearing hallmarks for Birmingham, numbered 433874 and 12834, to the integral fancy bracelet and folding clasp, case diameter 34mm, length 19.5cm, gross weight 50.5g. With maker's case.Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing. Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches to glassWear and discoloutation to bracelet in keeping with general wear
A 1970s 9ct gold Omega manual wind wristwatch, A 1970s 9ct gold Omega manual wind wristwatch, the signed cushion shape dial with baton markers, cal 620 17 jewel signed movement numbered 33174652 within a 9ct gold case bearing import marks for London, 1974, numbered 1115496, with black leather strap and maker's gold plated buckle, case diameter 32mm.Overall condition fair to goodWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not gurantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredSome tarnishing to edge of dial, visible when watch is opened, visible under close inspection when wornScratches in keeping with general wear
A 9ct gold Helvetia manual wind wristwatch, A 9ct gold Helvetia manual wind wristwatch, the signed dial with arabic and baton markers, and subsidiary dial to 6, cal. 80C signed 17 jewel movement within a 9ct gold case bearing hallmarks for London, 1965, numbered 31112, with later black leather strap, case diameter 32mm.Overall condition fair to goodWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offered Case back with shallow dentsSome slight tarnishing to inside of case, movement otherwise clean
A 9ct gold Timor manual wind wristwatch, A 9ct gold Timor manual wind wristwatch, the signed dial with arabic markers, red seconds hand and outer minutes track, signed 15 jewel Schnegg manual wind movement within a 9ct gold case bearing hallmarks for Chester, with integral fancy link bracelet and folding clasp, case diameter 30mm, length 19.8cm, gross weight 39.6g.Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offered
An early 20th century diamond cocktail watch by Vertex, An early 20th century diamond cocktail watch by Vertex, the rectangular shape dial with arabic markers and outer minutes track, monogrammed 16 jewel manual wind movement within a case signed Vertex, marked 18ct, numbered 67/9041, with single cut diamond bezel, estimated total diamond weight approx 0.20ct, case diameter 14mm.
A 1970s 18ct gold Universal Genève manual wind wristwatch, A 1970s 18ct gold Universal Genève manual wind wristwatch, ref 142100, the signed textured gold tone dial with baton markers, signed 17 jewel manual wind movement numbered 1-42 within an 18ct gold case bearing Swiss assay marks and import marks for London, 1974, numbered 7, case back numbered 2971626, with leather strap, case diameter 33mm.Overall condition fair to goodWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredCrown in need of attentionScratches in keeping with wear
A 9ct gold Omega manual wind wristwatch, A 9ct gold Omega manual wind wristwatch, cal. 510, the signed dial with baton markers and subsidiary dial to 6, signed 17 jewel manual wind movement numbered 15991755, within a 9ct gold case bearing hallmarks for London, 1958, numbered 0270, with unassociated leather strap, case diameter 34mm.Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredStrap worn and discolouredScratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wear
A Limited Edition 'The Longines Heritage Military' manual wind wristwatch, A Limited Edition 'The Longines Heritage Military' manual wind wristwatch, no. 1724/1938, ref. L2.826.4, the black signed dial with Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial to 6 and outer minutes track, manual wind movement within a stainless steel case numbered 50647474, with black buffalo leather strap. With maker's box, paperwork, books, and spare maker's leather strap.Overall condition very goodWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredLight scratches in keeping with very occasional wearBooks in box with cellaphane still attached
An 18ct gold Consul manual wind wristwatch, An 18ct gold Consul manual wind wristwatch, ref. 1067, the signed black dial with arabic markers, manual wind movement within an 18ct gold case bearing Swiss assay marks, with unassociated black leather strap, case diameter 33mmOverall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing. Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wearLeather strap worn
A 1970s 9ct gold Marvin manual wind wristwatch, A 1970s 9ct gold Marvin manual wind wristwatch, the signed dial with arabic markers and outer minutes track, cal 621 signed 17 jewel movement within a 9ct gold case bearing hallmarks for London, 1974, numbered 04215, with later leather strap, case diameter 33mm.
An early 20th century Vertex manual wind cocktail watch, An early 20th century Vertex manual wind cocktail watch, the signed circular dial with arabic markers, outer minutes track and single cut diamond bezel, signed 15 jewel manual wind movement within a signed case stamped Platinum and numbered 110/5134, to the later 9ct gold bracelet sides, case diameter 18mm, length 17.5cm, gross weight 15.8g.Overall condition fairWatch not working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches and discolouration in keeping with age and wearLater 9ct gold bracelet, hallmarks for BirminghamLight scratches and wear to dial
A 1970s 9ct gold cased Rone manual wind wristwatch, A 1970s 9ct gold cased Rone manual wind wristwatch, the signed dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds dial to 6, cal. 1049 21 jewel manual wind movement numbered 6.568391, within a 9ct gold case bearing import marks for Edinburgh, 1971, with later expandable bracelet, case diameter 34mm.
A Jules Jurgensen manual wind wristwatch, A Jules Jurgensen manual wind wristwatch, ref. 85073, the signed textured silver tone dial with an enamelled arabic marker bezel, signed 17 jewel manual wind movement within a 14k gold case numbered 46135, with leather strap, case diameter 23mm.Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches and discolouration to case, bezel and glass in keeping with general wear
A WWII RAF Jaeger-LeCoultre manual wind wristwatch, A WWII RAF Jaeger-LeCoultre manual wind wristwatch, cal. 470. the signed black dial with Arabic markers, outer minutes track and luminous hands, signed manual wind movement numbered 249818, within a case numbered 160699, with broad arrow and '6B/159 A23716' case diameter 32mm. Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredScratches, foxing and tarnishing in keeping with age and wear, see images
Josarn ladies 9ct gold manual wind wristwatch, with the domed wirework case set with a single round brilliant cut diamond and round cut rubies, on integral 9ct gold ruby set bracelet, London 1959 Condition Report:Approx 33.65gm (excluding movement), bracelet non magnetic, movement functioning, length = 18.5cm, head diameter = 1.8cm, one ruby in bracelet replaced with synthetic (not detrimental)
Rotary Super sports gentleman's 9ct gold manual wind wristwatch, cream dial with subsidiary seconds dial, Birmingham 1955, on brown leather strap, boxedCondition Report:9ct back case only approx 4.35gm, movement functioning, staining to dial, hands moving freely, case diameter = 28mm (excluding crown)
Timex gentleman's gilt and stainless steel automatic wristwatch, with day/date aperture, on expanding bracelet and two 9ct gold ladies manual wind wristwatches, both on gilt strapsCondition Report:9ct back cases only approx 3.6gm, Timex and Smiths functioning, other ladies not functioning (crown missing)
Cartier Ronde Louis Mecanique gentleman's 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch, Ref. 0900 1, serial No. M211500, silvered guilloche dial, with Roman numerals, hallmarked, on original leather strap with Cartier 18ct gold buckle, hallmarkedCondition Report:Approx 39.95gm gross, dial good, some scratches to case, strap very worn, needs replacing, buckle good, case diameter = 33mm excluding crown, crown good, hands moving freely, with pouch
Retro Gaming - Unboxed Nintendo 64 games console with Nintendo Power Supply and Memory Expansion Pak with manual, Jumper Pak, Joy Tech Memory Card Plus, Joy Tech Advanced Jolt Pack 2 in 1, 2 x Nintendo 64 games controllers to include Controller Plus 64 with Gamester memory card, together with 4 x Nintendo 64 games to include Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Nuclear Strike 64, Operation Win Back and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (All complete with instructions, manuals and original paperwork, boxes vg overall with some signs of storage and edge wear, games vg), plus an unboxed 007 James Bond Golden Eye game
Four works on Pythagorean theory. 'The Golden Verses of the Pythagoreans. A New Translation,' commentary by the Editors of the Shrine of Wisdom, manual no II, original cloth, unclipped dj, ink stamp The Aquarian Book Service, opening with an introduction, followed by translation of Pythagorean text, commentary split into 36 lessons, a fine example of a scarce work, pp.32, The Shrine of Wisdom, Surrey, 1952; M. Dacier (trans and edited) N. Rowe (trans). 'The Life of Pythagoras with His Symbols and Golden Verses, together with the Life of Hierocles and his Commentaries upon the Verses,' facsimile, original blue cloth, Samuel Weiser, U.S.A, The Aquarian Press, Northamptonshire, 1981; Ernest G. McClain. 'The Pythagorean Plato: Prelude to the Song Itself,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, graphs and charts throughout, a fine copy, Nicholas Hays, New York, 1978; With a revised edition of 'Pythagoras and The Delphic Mysteries' by Edouard Schure. (4)
(Astrology) Eleven works. Raphael. 'the Key to Astrology Containing a Complete System of Genethliacal Astrology,' fourth edition, 20,000, original cloth, pp.108, vg, W. Foulsham and Co, London, 1909; With three others by Raphael, two published in 1910 and other in 1931; Alan Leo. 'A Thousand and One Notable Nativities,' Astrological Manual No.11, second edition, original cloth, some graphite markings, pp.140, L. N. Fowler & Co, London, 1917; With two other Alan Leo Manuals, numbers 5 and 9; Dr W. F. Simmonite. 'Horary Astrology. The Key to Scientific Prediction, Being The Prognostic Astronomer,' new edition with additions by John Story, sixth edition, original cloth, pp.239, W. Foulsham & Co, London, [1896]; Sepharial. 'The Astrological Ready Reckoner and Students Assistant,' original cloth with gilt embossed table to front board, pp.68, W. Foulsham & Co, London, n.d; With two other works including 'Introductory Studies in Theosophy' by Adelaide Gardner and a 2nd edition 'The Horoscope in Detail' by Alan Leo and H. S. Green. (11)
(Occult and Magic) Ten works. Kurt Seligmann. 'The History of Magic,' first edition thus, original dark blue cloth, trears and loss to unclipped dj, profusely illustrated, pp.483, Pantheon Books, New York, 1948; Sayed Idris Shah. 'The Secret Lore of Magic. Books of the Sorcerers,' first edition, original cloth, tears to unclipped dj, pp.314, vg, Frederick Muller, London, 1957; R. G. Torrens. 'The Inner Teachings of the Golden Dawn,' first edition, original boards, nibbles to unclipped dj, frontis, pp.208, vg, Neville Spearman, London, 1969; Herbert Cutner. 'Sex Worship,' original cloth, fine unclipped dj, toning throughout, [Watts & Co, London, 1940]; Louise T. Culling. 'A Manual of Sex Magick,' first printing, a Llewllyn Ocult Guide, pictorial thin card wraps, former stock of 'The Atlantis bookshop', Llewellyn Publications, Minnesota, 1971; Eliphas Levi. 'The Great Secret or Occultism Unveiled,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, pp.188, Thorsons Publishers Limited, Northamptonshire, 1975; With four other works on the occult. (10)
A vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic wristwatch, having a manual wind movement and linear-brushed silver face with black-and-gilt baton markers, slender conforming pencil hands and centre-sweep seconds hand, in characteristic gold plated uni-shell case, 33 mm excluding crown, 1966-1980, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability not tested, fine condition overall, minimal wear to plate, no oxidation of face)
A WWI bronze death plaque, Walter Dommett, whilst there are two Walter Dommett recorded as KIA, we suspect this plaque belongs to Walter Henry Dommett (KIA at the Battle of Jutland) as he was from Taunton and this is being sold by the family who live in the West Country, an aluminium pin badge, in the form of a spitfire, a Small Arms Manual, and assorted other manuals (qty)
(Classics, Ancient Greece, Rome.) A collection of 20 works including Catullus, Tibullus & Propertius: 'Catulli, Tibulli, et Propertii Opera.', Birmingham, Johannis Baskerville, 1772, 176pp, ownership signature John Barlow Feb. 1882." at head of title page, (possibly John Barlow 1857-1932, Liberal Party Politician?), with numerous manuscript pen & ink and pencil notes to margins and text throughout, 12mo, contemporary calf gilt, Rev. Robert Bland; J.H. Merivale (ed.): 'Collections from the Greek Anthology', London, Longman, 1833, new edition, inscribed by the editor on FFEP, contemporary cloth worn, majority others ex Repton School library, including G.T. Griffith: 'The Mercenaries of the Hellenistic World', Cambridge University Press, 1935, 1st edition, original cloth gilt, very scarce, Dr. Henry Schliemann: 'Mycenae; A Narrative of Researches and Discoveries at Mycenae and Tiryns', London, John Murray, 1878, 1st UK edition, 21 plates (some folding) + 4 colour plates of terra-cotta figures + 8 plans (some folding) + 549 ills. in text/vignettes showing more than 700 objects as called for, lxviii, 384 pp., original pictorial cloth gilt, rebacked retaining original backstrip, top edge gilt. After Schliemann's spectacular discoveries at Troy in 1873 and the ensuing court case brought against him by Turkey, he was prevented from excavating in Troy for several years. In 1876 he turned his attention to Mycenae and carried out excavations on the site from August to November with the resulting discovery of 'Agamemnon's Treasure'. Runnels 1878a; Blackmer 1498, scarce, H.R. Hall: 'The Oldest Civilization of Greece: Studies of the Mycenaean Age', L, David Nutt, 1901, 1st edition, frontis + 75 b/w ills. as called for, original decorative cloth gilt, top edge gilt, scarce, George S. Farnell: 'Greek Lyric Poetry', L, Longmans, 1891, 1st edition, 5 ills. on 4 full page plates as called for, orig. cloth gilt, Theodor Gomperz: 'Greek Thinkers', L, John Murray, 1901, authorized edition, orig. cloth gilt, John Burnet: 'Early Greek Philosophy', 1908, 2nd edition, orig. cloth gilt, A.W. Verrall: 'The 'Choephori' of Aeschylus', L, Macmillan, 1893, 1st edition, original cloth gilt, Henry Nelson Coleridge: 'Introduction to the Study of the Greek Classic Poets', L, Murray, 1835, 2nd edition, engraved folding map, old half calf worn, Bywater: 'Heracliti Ephesii Reliquiae.', Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1877, orig. cloth gilt, plus 9 others including Plato, various A.E. Housman edited titles including Lucanus, Manilii, Saturae etc, Hephaestion, Manual of Greek Antiquities 1895 etc (20)
A collection of assorted cookery, culinary & gastronomy titles, including 'Kettner's Book of the Table. A Manual of Cookery Practical, Theoretical, Historical', London, Kettners Ltd, 1912 reprint, [20],500pp, specimen menus and adverts at front, original pictorial cloth, André L. Simon: 'A Dictionary of Gastronomy', L, The Wine and Food Society, [1949], 264pp, original cloth gilt, dust wrapper, Bernard Darwin: 'Receipts and Relishes, being a Vade Mecum for the Epicure in the British Isles', L, The Maldrett Press, 1950, 20 leaves of colour maps as called for, orig. pictorial boards, dust wrapper (worn), 'Ochtertyre House Booke of Accomps 1737-1739', edited James Colville, Edinburgh, Scottish History Society, 1907, original cloth gilt, Edouard de Pomiane: 'Vingt Plats Qui Donnent La Goutte', Paris, Piperazine Midi, 1935, b/w ills. by André Giroux throughout, orig. pictorial boards, 'American Cookery Formerly The Boston Cooking-School Magazine', Boston, MA, 10 assorted issues April 1915-October1937, each original pictorial wraps, A. Escoffier & P.H. Gilbert: 'Larousse Gastronomique', Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1938, fascicules 1-68 consecutive, numerous plates/ills, each original printed wraps, etc etc (92)
(Perfume.) Simon Barbe: 'Le Parfumeur François, qui enseigne toutes les Manières de tirer les Odeurs des Fleurs, & de faire toutes Sortes de Composition de Parfums: avec le secret de purger le tabac en poudre, & le parfumer de toutes fortes d'odeurs ; pour le divertissement de la noblesse, l'utilité des personnes religieuses, & necessaire aux baigneurs & perruquiers.', Amsterdam, Chez Paul Marret, 1696, engraved frontispiece, 50 unnumbered pages, 170pp, 20 unnumbered pages. Classic manual of perfumery originally published in 1693, this 1696 edition being the first illustrated edition. Scarce in all editions, describing the extraction of fragrances from plant and animal sources and providing recipes for their use in hair and face powders, soaps, essences and oils, pomades, mouthwashes, scented gloves, and snuff. Boun together in one volume with three other late 17th Century works in French language, comprising Sir Kenelm Digby: 'Discours fait en une celèbre assemblée touchant la guérison des playes & la composition de la poudre de sympathie : enrichie avec beaucoup des remèdes et rare secrets tirez de memoires du Chevallier Digby, avec aucuns secrets pour la conservation de la beauté des dames', Utrecht, R. Van Zyll, 1681, 378pp. Powder of sympathy was a form of early pseudoscientific navigation and alchemy, in the 17th century in Europe, whereby a remedy was applied to the weapon that had caused a wound with the aim of healing the injury it had made. Weapon salve was a preparation, again applied to the weapon, but based on material from the wounded patient rather than on any remedy for the wound; [Claude Boutet]: 'Traité de mignature, pour apprendre aisément à peindre sans maître; et le secret de faire les plus belles couleurs l'or bruny, l'or en coquille, et le vernis de la chine', A La Haye : chez Estienne Foulque et Louis Van Doolen, 1688, "Dernière édition, corrigée et augmentée de plusieurs secrets", [16], 168, [8]pp; 'Instruction générale pour la Teinture des Laines et manufactures de Laine de toutes couleurs, et pour la culture des drogues ou ingrédiens qu'on y employe.', Paris, Chez Francois Muguet, 1671, [24],188pp, 12mo, contemporary calf gilt (worn), spine gilt in compartments, gilt titled to spine "Remedie Experimé"
Of WWI interest: an extensive archive of material relating to Lieutenant G M Rowland, Lincolnshire Regiment, comprising his War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, uniform cap, a George V signed appointment certificate, two daggers in scabbards, a German issue bayonet, a German mess cup, cutlery in brown leather pouch, Christmas tin containing an original packet of cigarettes (and further tobacco), a small field radio, a collection of assorted military badges and coins, a framed sepia photograph of Lt Rowland (and further loose photographs), a cased pair of field glasses, numerous hand-written letters and postcards, two Western Front Maps (issued by the Daily Telegraph and George Philip & Son), an Army notebook with contents, his discharge letter dated 12th May 1919, a 1914 Infantry Training manual, assorted further training ephemera, two copies of the 1914 Field Service Pocket Book, Soldier's Pay Book, a Lewis Gun 'Stoppages' booklet, The Soldiers' Language Manual, a Lewis Gun Pencil Work Book, a personal notebook, with contents, Army Book 152A and 'The Golden Horseshoe - The Journal of the 37th Division'.Private collection, deceased estate. Retained in the family by descent.
Tudor- a gentleman's 9ct gold wristwatch, circa 1950's,comprising a round signed champagne honeycomb dial with applied gilt quarter Arabic numbers and arrow markers, gilt dauphine hour and minute hands (lume inserts degraded) with centre seconds, manual wind, case approx 30mm, to a later leather strap, total gross weight approx 32gms General condition: good- winds and working, fine scratches to case, some slight marks to dial, later crown, wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Baume & Mercier- a gentleman's 18ct gold vintage wristwatch, comprising a gilt round signed dial with pained numeral indices, outer seconds track, gilt hands with centre seconds, case approx 34mm, manual wind, case back numbered 3503, to a later leather strap, total gross weight approx 32.4gms General condition: good- winds and ticking, foxing to dial, fine scratches to case, wear and tear commensurate with age later crown winder Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Rolex- a gentleman's 9ct gold Precision wristwatch, circa 1960's, comprising a round signed silvered dial with applied gilt baton indices, crown logo at 12, gilt hour and minute hands and centre seconds, case approx 33mm, crown logo to winder, manual wind, to a later leather strap, total gross weight approx 29.8gms General condition: good- winds and working, fine scratches to glass and cases wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Omega: a Gentleman's vintage manual wind steel cased Omega wristwatch, comprising a round signed silvered dial, with applied gilt baton hour indices, case approx 30mm, to a later non branded brushed steel bracelet link strap Further details: winds and working at time of report, minor fine scratches wear and tear commensurate with age later replacement crown Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
No reserve - Cartier Must de Cartier Tank - Ladies watch Case: gold plated silver(925/1000) - strap: leather - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - case size: 20 x 28 mm - wrist size: 17.5 cm - mineral crystal - the goldplated has been worn off at some areas - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No reserve - Chopard L.U.Chopard vintage silver - Ladies watch Case: silver (925/1000) - bracelet: silver (925/1000) - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - diameter: 24 mm - wrist size: 16.5 cm - plexiglass - weight: 98,7 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No reserve - Chopard "Coral Dial" 18K. Dresswatch 5042/1 - Ladies watch Case: yellow gold (18K.) - bracelet: yellow gold (18K.) - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - case size: 32 x 27 mm - wrist size: 17 cm - sapphire crystal - ref: 5042 - diamond set bezel, dial made of coral - small damage by the clasp - total weight: 73,3 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
No reserve - Chronographe Suisse 5388 18K. - Men's watch. Case: rose gold (18K.) - strap: leather - manual winding - condition: good, movement is in working order - diameter: 37.5 mm - wrist size: 20.5 cm - plexiglass - ref: 5388 - chronograph - weight: 48.3 grams - This lot will be auctioned without reserve price.
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