Edmondson (Joseph). A Complete Body of Heraldry, 2 volumes, 1st edition, for the author by T. Spilsbury, 1780, engraved portrait frontispiece, 24 plates, worming towards front of volume 1 and rear of volume 2, partially affecting one word in title page imprint and images a few plates, intermittent marginal damp-staining, bookplates of Sir John Smith, Bart. of Sydling House, Dorset, contemporary speckled calf, rebacked with original richly gilt spines laid down, gilt arms to sides, rubbed and scuffed, corners restored, folio, together with: Parker (Matthew), De antiquitate Britannicae ecclesiae et privilegis ecclesiae Cantuarensis cum archiepiscopis ejusdem LXX, William Bowyer, 1729, engraved frontispiece, 28 plates, engraved text vignettes, frontispiece torn and laid down (image intact) and wormed in margin, water-staining in fore margins, fore edges towards front and rear chipped and softened, modern half sheep, folio; Wood (Anthony …), Athenae Oxonienses. An Exact History of all the Writers and Bishops who have had their Education in the most Antient and Famous University of Oxford, 2 volumes, 2nd edition, for Knaplock, D. Midwinter, and J. Tonson, 1721, title pages printed in red and black, volume 1 prelims slightly frayed at edges, title page spotted and ink-stained, occasional light spotting and soiling elsewhere, edges untrimmed, recent quarter calf, folio; Carew (Thomas), An Historical Account of the Rights of Elections of the several Counties, Cities, and Boroughs of Great Britain, 1st edition, printed for John Nourse, 1755, spotting to endpapers, title page and final text leaf, occasional light spotting elsewhere, shelf-mark label to front pastedown, contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered, scuffed, gilt arms of the Society of Writers to the Signet to sides, folio; and 1 other (8)
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A set of three unusual Denby serving dishes and covers of triangular form with painted leaf detail, together with a collection of Midwinter style craft fashion shaped wares with blue and grey leaf decoration including coffee pot, tea pot, two jugs, ten coffee cups, ten saucers and six plates, together with further similar Midwinter tea wares
Thévenot, Melchisédech (1620-1692) The Art of Swimming. Illustrated by Proper Figures. With Advice for Bathing. London: Printed for Dan. Brown at the Swan without Temple-Bar; D. Midwinter and T. Leigh at the Rose and Crown, and Robert Knaplock at the Angel, in St. Pauls Church-Yard, 1699. First edition in English, variant, 12mo, half-title present, illustrated with forty engraved plates, bound in very good contemporary speckled tan calf, boards gilt-ruled, spine label, contents good, joints cracking slightly, 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. This is Thévenot's most famous work, and was a popular guide to swimming techniques in the 18th century, including the breaststroke. Ben Franklin was a fan of The Art of Swimming; he mentions it in his autobiography. A-C12, D6. http://estc.bl.uk/R2501 Estimate $2,500-3,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Haudicquer de Blancourt, Jean (b. 1650) The Art of Glass. London: Printed for Dan. Brown at the Black Swan without Temple-Bar; Tho. Bennet at the Half-Moon, D. Midwinter and Tho. Leigh at the Rose and Crown, and R. Wilkin at the King's-Head in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1699. First edition, octavo, half-title present, illustrated with nine full-page engravings, extraneous to collation, contents in good contemporary condition, bound in full tan speckled calf, ruled in blind, gilt spine, red label, front board nearly detached, 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. Blancourt's meticulously illustrated text contains much detailed information on the fabrication of glass, crystal, enamel, false stones, pearls, and mirrors. He also describes the enameling process and how adding minerals, metals, herbs, and flowers to glass will change its color and qualities. The final section is about making glass eyes. A-Z8, Aa8. http://estc.bl.uk/R16918 Estimate $2,500-3,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A MIDWINTER MODERN FASHION SHAPE "ZAMBESI" TEA SET, comprising teapot, five cups and saucers, two bowls and two milk jugs, designed by Jessie Tate, a collection of Ridgway "Homemaker" tableware's and a large collection of mixed Midwinter Fashion Shape tableware's to include Festival and Fiesta (99 pieces)
Holy Bible, Oxford University 1696, gilt tooled full calf (lacks original steel hasps) 16mo, to/w Book of Common Prayer, Oxford Clarendon Press 1797 16mo, Bolland, William, An Essay on the Christian Sabbath, Cambridge 1809, full calf 8vo, Henry, Matthew, The Communicant's Companion, London: Daniel Midwinter & others 1731 and Fox, Rev. John, The Book of Martyrs, London: Thomas Kelly 1811, folio full calf (5)
A Royal Crown Derby paperweight of a duck, with gold stopper; and a Royal Doulton vase with floral decoration on textured ground, blue glaze rim and foot; and a Midwinter Staffordshire part tea service, designed by Peter Scott 'Wild Geese' pattern; together with an Italian group of a farmer and his draught horses ploughing a field.
Gardens.- Oosten (Henrik van) The Dutch Gardener; or, the Compleat Florist, first English edition, engraved frontispiece and 2 plates, browned, some spotting, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt with green morocco label, rubbed, splits to joints, spine worn at head, [Henrey 1197; Hunt 406], for D. Midwinter and T. Leigh, 1703; and a copy of the second English edition of 1711, 8vo (2)⁂ Scarce first edition of a popular work on horticulture by the nurseryman at Leiden, including sections on fruit trees, bulbs, and particularly the manuring of tulips.
Chomel (Noel) Dictionaire Oeconomique: or The Family Dictionary, edited by R. Bradley, 2 vol., first edition in English, variant issue with titles not in red and black and slightly different imprint, double column, woodcut illustrations, 5K & 5L bound in wrong order, final leaf in each volume pasted down obscuring advertisements on verso but no loss of text, a good clean copy, contemporary calf, rubbed, spines a little worn, joints split, [Bitting pp.87-88; Cagle 602; Fussell I p.109; Kress 3591; Goldsmiths' 6345; Maclean p.27; Oxford p.57], folio, for D. Midwinter, at the Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1725. ⁂ With much on food & drink, including distillation; hunting and trapping; agriculture and gardening, including vines and fruit-trees; preserving; veterinary matters; and the manufacture of soaps and perfumes. Bradley has added material to the cookery section.
MIDWINTER, a quantity of tablewares from the Stonehenge range of oven to tableware in the 'Caprice' pattern, to include thirteen dinner plates, thirteen sandwich plates, twelve cake plates, two sauce boats, three serving dishes (one missing it's lid) and a teapot etc (over 40 pieces) (condition: no chips or cracks but some surface wear to some pieces)
Nigel John Wilde R.C.A.,'Snow Queen',signed in pencil and dated '78,ink sketch,40 x 27 cm,together with three others in the same series- 'Goose Girl', 'Snow Queen' and 'Lesa'*The artist was a ceramicist who lectured at Staggord College and with the Inner London Education Authority. He is best known for his work for Midwinter Pottery including the 'Cherry' pattern.
Nigel John Wilde R.C.A.,an extensive collection of sketches, oils, watercolours and collages taken from the artist's student years,including four atmospheric mixed media scenes of London, a large group of preliminary designs for coffee and tea services, a group of photographs and sketches relating to costume design, still life studies, etc.,contained in two portfolios and loose*The artist was a ceramicist who lectured at Staggord College and with the Inner London Education Authority. He is best known for his work for Midwinter Pottery including the 'Cherry' pattern.
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