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Click here to subscribeMaugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o half-length black & white portrait of the author on the phone in London shortly after his “escape” from France in July 1940 225 x 173mm. mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on reverse 1940; and 5 other photographic portraits of the author 1940s v.s. (6)(6)
Maugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o black & white portrait of the author standing in the doorway with Moorish device on keystone 187 x 140mm. 1950; and 16 other photographic portraits of the author at the Villa Mauresque mostly with mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on reverse including images of him with the Gauguin glass doors he purchased in 1917 and which were sold by Sotheby`s in 1962 for $37 400 v.s. 1950s (17)(17)
Maugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o black & white portrait of the author playing bridge one of his favourite pastimes 208 x 154mm. 1954; and 2 other photographic portraits of the author playing bridge all with mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on reverse v.s. 1954 (3)(3)
Maugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o black & white head and shoulders portrait slightly rubbed at corners studio and press stamps on reverse 1955; and 12 other photographic portraits of the author from the 1950s including studies of him with the librettist and the composer for the opera version of The Moon and Sixpence being interviewed for the ABC programme The Bookman and a full length portrait of the author in front of the Acropolis most with mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on reverse v.s. 1950s (13)(13)
Maugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o full-length black & white portrait of the author walking in the gardens of Villa Mauresque with Alan Searle in the background 250 x 195mm. 1961; and 3 others of the author at the villa with mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on the reverse v.s. 1960s (4)(4)
Maugham (William Somerset) Photographic portrait o black & white head and shoulders portrait of the author by Cecil Beaton 170 x 122mm. 1962; black & white portrait of the author and private secretary Alan Searle seated at a play 204 x 260mm. 1962; black & white portrait of the author seated in smoking jacket with cigarette by Archie Parker some creasing 255 x 205mm. 1963; and 6 other photographic portraits of the author from the 1960s including one of the author alongside his waxwork effigy in Madame Tussaud`s most with mounted blurb and press/obituary stamps on reverse v.s. 1960s (9)(9)
FOURTEEN POT-LIDS, MAINLY F & R PRATT & CO 10-12cm diam, mainly c1860 ++The Chin-Chew River - some glaze scratches Royal Harbour Ramsgate - old restoration Hauling in the Trawl - old restoration The Village Wedding - large flat chip at 11 o`clock The Room in which Shakespeare was Born - satisfactory condition Pegwell Bay Established 1760 - reissue; satisfactory condition The Snow Drift - satisfactory condition The Picnic - satisfactory condition Pretty Kettle of Fish - satisfactory condition The waterfall - cracked at 9 o`clock The Farriers - surface restoration Fair Sportswoman - minor edge knock Injury (with registration mark) - satisfactory condition French Street Scene - tiny rim chip at 4 o`clock
THIRTEEN POT-LIDS, MAINLY F & R PRATT & CO 7.5-12.5cm diam, mainly c1860, ebonised frames (for details please see online catalogue at www.mellorsandkirk.com) ++Uncle Toby - fine condition; Wimbledon July 2nd 1860 - diagonal crack; The Wolf and the Lamb - fine hairline crack at 8`oclock; The Residence of Ann Hathaway... - fine surface cracks and a few glaze scratches; New St Thomas`s Hospital - satisfactory condition; Il Penseroso - fine glaze scratches but acceptable; Pegwell Bay - glaze scratches, quite severe, possibly an old re-issue; The Master of the Hounds - crazing of the glaze; War - slightly weakly printed and with one or two crazing lines; Little Red Riding Hood - cracked at two o`clock; May Dancers at The Swan Inn - numerous small glaze scratches; Lady Boy and Goat - good condition and Charing Cross - satisfactory condition
TWELVE POT-LIDS, MAINLY F & R PRATT & CO with pots, 12.5-12cm diam, mainly c1860 (for details please see online catalogue at www.mellorsandkirk.com) ++A Fix - good condition with chip on the underside only; Strathfieldsay the seat of the Duke of Wellington - fine condition; The Wolf and the Lamb - good condition. The Village Wedding - good condition. On Guard - good condition. The Enthusiast - one or two very slight glaze scratches, some staining on the underside; Shakespeare`s House Henley Street Stratford-on-Avon - good condition ; HRH The Prince of Wales visiting the tomb of Washington - old hairline crack at 7 o`clock and slight staining of the glaze; Philadelphia Exhibition 1876 - old hairline cracks at 9 and 3 o`clock, some discoloured crazing of the glaze and firing blemish in the sky; Shrimpers - numerous fine glaze scratches but acceptable; Cattle and Ruins - good condition, possibly an old re-issue and Derby Day - satisfactory condition.
TWO DELFTWARE POLYCHROME PLATES, LAMBETH HIGH STREET, WILLIAM AND ABIGAIL GRIFFITH one painted with a long tailed parrot perched on a branch beside rocks and flowers and with three border sprays, the other with a distinctive peony and other flowering plants sprouting from a blue lozenge with yellow centre, the three long border sprays with a large central yellow flower, 22.5cm diam, c1750-75 Comparative Literature: Archer... (M), Delftware... Catalogue of the Collection in The Victoria & Albert Museum, HMSO, 1997, Nos B135 & B175. ++First plate (bird) - in good condition with only one or two small spots of flaking around the rim and an insignificant fine short hairline crack at 4 o`clock. The other plate with rim chip at 10 o`clock and one or two spots of surface flaking around the rim but both good examples and free from restoration
TWO SUNDERLAND SHIPPING-SUBJECT PLATES the first Dixon & Co of creamware, transfer printed in black and painted in enamels with a collier-brig, signed in the print IPS & Co SUNDERLAND POTT... and with verse Success to THE COAL TRADE..., in black lined rim, the white earthenware soup plate perhaps Scott`s Southwick Pottery, printed in black and painted with a portrait of the DUKE OF WELLINGTON - 131 GUNS, in red enamel and pink lustre border, 23.5cm diam, indistinct impressed letter and number, c1813-1819 and c1860 ++Creamware plate - tiny surface nick and some scratches affecting the black enamel border, Wellington plate - small section of the rim at 7 o`clock unglazed, a manufacturing flaw, no restoration
A GOLDSCHEIDER FIGURE OF THE CAPTURED BIRD MODELLED BY JOSEF LORENZL as a dancer, her costume with wings painted in deep pinkish red, blue, yellow and black, poised on an oval base with roses spilling from an urn, 47cm h, impressed 5230/3042/65, incised 16 P, printed mark, painted decorator`s monograms and initials including AS in compendium and 22, c1922 The figure was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven (1904-2002). Comparative Literature: Pinhas (O), Goldscheider A Catalogue of Selected Models, Shepton Beauchamp 2006, p118 and dust jacket illustrations. ++Minute flat chip on the lower edge of one end of the base, no restoration
A RARE FRENCH HARD PASTE PORCELAIN DISH, PROBABLY CHATEAU DE LASSAY, DUC DE BRANCAS-LAURAGUAIS` FACTORY of lobed oval shape, painted in famille rose enamels with a butterfly and flowering plants growing from blue rocks, three sprigs to the border, in brown lined rim, 22.5cm w, incised LB, c1764-68 ++Single filled rim chip at 5 o`clock
An emerald and diamond three stone ring, the central octagonal shape emerald is in a sixteen claw setting flanked by old European cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 3.01cts, colour L/Tinted, clarity SI1-2. Emerald weight 2.33cts. Condition: The ring is in overall good condition. The emerald is of medium green hue with an even saturation of colour running throughout the stone, there are typical inclusions scattered throughout the emerald that are not significantly affecting light passing through the stone. There are a couple of small surface reaching fractures and chips to the facet edges of the emerald. Both diamonds are fairly bright, they appear to be slightly abraded to the facet edges. All claws are secure with slight scratches to the ring shank. Ring size O.
An emerald and rose cut diamond cluster ring, the oval emerald cabochon within a rose cut diamond surround. Length 1.7cms. Weight 4.70gms. Condition: The ring is in fair to good condition. The emerald cabochon has a strong hue. Abrasion can be seen to the surface in the forms of chips and scratches. Inclusions are also visible with the unaided eye. The rose cut diamonds are bright. They may improve with a clean. The settings may need attention. Light scratches and scuffs can be seen to the ring, general wear. Ring size O.
An 18ct gold opal and diamond ring, the central oval cabochon opal is in a four claw setting flanked by three brilliant cut diamonds in a triangular shape formation. Estimated total diamond weight 0.18cts. Length of opal 1.6cms, width 0.8cms. Condition: The ring is in overall good condition. There are slight scratches to the ring in keeping with slight wear. The opal is quite grey in colour displaying yellows, pinks and lilac, there are sections of the opal where there is no play of colour. Ring size O.
An 18ct gold three stone diamond ring, each old European cut diamond is in a claw setting. Estimated total diamond weight 1.10cts, colour H-I, Clarity SI2-P2. Condition: The ring is in overall good condition. The back of the ring is quite thin, the diamonds vary in quality the central is quite cloudy and appears hazy. There are easily visible inclusions to the outer diamonds, some of the claws are quite worn. Ring size O.
A single stone aquamarine ring, the rectangular step cut aquamarine collet set with banded design shoulders. Length of aquamarine 12mm, width 10mm. Weight of ring 11.10gms. Condition: The ring is in overall good condition. There are scratches to the ring shank in keeping with the general wear. The aquamarine is pale in body colour. Ring size O.
A platinum single stone round brilliant diamond ring, in an eight claw setting. Accompanied by a copy of a report from The Precious Stone Laboratory London stating that the diamond is 4.14cts, colour O-P range: Tinted , clarity VS1. Report number 963910, dated 9th June 1999. Condition: "The ring is in overall good condition. The diamond is bright and lively. It is drawing yellow in colour. The setting seems secure. Light scratches and scuffs can be seen to the ring shank, general wear. Ring size QFurther information on report:Measurements: 10.03-10.22 x 6.12 mmTotal Depth: 60.4% Table Facet Diameter: 69%Polish: GOODSymmetry: GOODGirdle: VERY THICK, BRUTEDUV-fluorescence: FAINT"
An amethyst ring, the abstract top faceted pear shape amethyst is in a collet setting. Stamped 18K. Weight 6.2gms. Condition: Overall condition good, with very light surface scratches to the ring shank. There are abrasions and some small chips to the amethyst, particularly around the edge, it has purposeful evenly spaced indentations to the girdle. There are some small nicks to the collet setting. Ring size O 1/2.
A natural black opal and diamond cluster ring, the central oval opal cabochon surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 1.88cts, colour- G- H/I, clarity VS. Opal measures 15.31 x 11.58 x 4.35mm. Accompanied by a report from GRS, stating the stone is a natural black opal, with the country of origin being Australia. Report no. GRS2008-080438T, dated 4th September 2008. Stamped 18K Condition: The ring is in good condition. A strong full play-of-colour can be seen throughout the opal, to include orange, red, yellow, green, blue, mauve and pink. . This has a large segmented distribution. The diamonds are bright, lively and well matched. There is one minor scratch to the shank. Ring size UK- O US- 7 1/2. GRS Gem Research Swiss LAB Report:No. GRS2008-080438TDate: 4th September 2008Object: One partially polished gemstoneIdentification: Natural Black OpalWeight- 4.15ctDimensions: 15.31 x 11.58 x 4.35mmCut: cabochon/partially polishedShape: OvalColour: play of colour and grey matrixComment: No indication of treatmentsOrigin: Gemmological testing revealed characteristics corresponding to those of a natural black opal from Australia.
An 18ct kunzite and diamond ring, the oval kunzite is in a raised four claw setting surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds and baguette cut shoulder detail. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50cts. Condition: Overall condition very good, with very light surface scratches to the ring shank, some of the diamonds show inclusions but are quite bright and lively. The kunzite has a medium body colour and the colour is evenly distributed and is a clean stone. Ring size O 1/2.
An aquamarine and diamond ring, the oval aquamarine flanked to each side by three baguette cut diamonds. Dimensions of aquamarine 10.7 x 7.48 x 4.3mm. Stamped 18ct. AF. Condition: The ring is in overall new condition. The aquamarine has a medium blue hue with an even saturation of colour running throughout the stone. The outer diamonds are nice and bright. Ring size O.
Two Edwardian 18ct gold diamond set rings, to include a five stone ring, each graduated old European cut diamond within a claw setting and a three stone ring, the central old European cut diamond flanked by a ruby. Hallmarks for Chester 1902 & 1907. Weight 7gms. Condition: Overall condition is good with wear commensurate to the age of the pieces, hallmarks are clear and legible to both. The five stone diamond ring has two diamonds with large chips to them and one has a small chip to the table facet. There are white inclusions and internal fractures to the diamonds, some of the settings may need attention. Ring size K. The diamond and ruby ring has noticeable surface scratches, the diamond is bright and lively, there is minor abrasion to the rubies. Ring size O 1/2.
A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold three stone ruby and diamond ring, the central oval ruby is claw set and flanked by old European cut diamonds with scroll design shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45cts, colour I-J, clarity P1. Condition: The ring is in overall fair condition. There are hazy white inclusions to the central ruby, the inclusions run in an angular direction across the stone, the ruby appears quite opaque/translucent. With slight abrasion to the facet edges of the ruby. The outer diamonds are not very well matched, one of the diamonds has an extremely shallow pavillion and scattered inclusions running throughout the stone. There are scratches to the ring shank in keeping with the age of the piece. Ring size O.
A 9ct gold citrine spray ring, of abstract design with tapered bars each terminating in a faceted citrine. Diameter 3cms. Weight 12.4gms. Condition: The ring is in overall fair condition. There are slight scratches and areas of discolouration to the ring, it would benefit from a polish/clean. Some of the terminations to the citrines have abraded chipped, there are also some dents to the tapered tubes. The inner hallmark is clear. Ring size O.
An 18ct gold single stone diamond ring, the `Forever` brilliant cut diamond is in a four claw setting. Stamped 0.37 on inside of ring shank with diamond set `forever`, colour H-I, clarity P1. Condition: The ring is in overall good condition. There are slight scratches to the ring in places, slight wear. The diamond is from the H Samual range, the diamond has 73 facets and not 57 and is stamped forever to the inside of the ring shank. The diamond is nice and bright and the claws are secure. Ring size O.
A kunzite and diamond ring, the oval kunzite is in a raised four corner setting with brilliant cut diamond shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 0.60cts. Stamped 18K. Accompanied by a report from AIGS stating that the natural spodumene-kunzite is pink in colour, oval in shape, the dimensions are 12.01 x 10.29 x 7.18mm, weight 6.11cts. Report number GB10070484, dated 27th July 2010. Condition: Overall very good condition. The kunzite is a good clean stone with a bright vivid colour and the diamonds are bright and lively. Ring size O.
A tourmaline and diamond ring, the oval tourmaline in a raised four claw setting flanked to either side by a brilliant cut diamond. Estimated total diamond weight 0.20cts. Stamped 18K. Accompanied by a report from AIGS stating the natural tourmaline is bluish green in colour, oval in shape, dimensions 7.73 x 6.05 x 5.23mm, weight 1.53cts. Report number GB10070487, dated 27th July 2010. Condition: Overall very good condition, there are some nibbles to the girdle and an internal fracture to one end. The diamonds are drawing a yellow colour. Ring size O.
An emerald and diamond cluster ring, the central emerald is in a ten claw setting surrounded by old European cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 1.00ct. Stamped 18ct. Abrasion to central emerald and surface reaching fractures. Condition: Overall condition is fair to good, with minor surface wear to the shank. The ring would benefit from a clean, one of the diamonds has an easily visible black inclusion to the central table, six of the diamonds have noticeable abrasion to the girdles, some of the claws may need attention. The emerald is very abraded and has a central surface reaching fracture and many visible internal fractures which seriously affects the light transmission through the stone and may need assessment for re-polishing. Ring size O 1/2.
A 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the rectangular shape aquamarine is in a raised four claw setting flanked by five graduated brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 0.30cts. Length of aquamarine 11mm, width 7mm. Condition: Overall condition very good, the aquamarine is a green/blue colour, and has some small light inclusions visible under magnification. The diamonds are drawing colour and have some inclusions. Ring size O.
A single stone diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond in a four claw setting flanked by three brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated principal diamond weight 0.80cts, colour I, clarity VSI1-P2. Stamped 750. Condition: Overall condition good, with noticeable surface scratches to the metal, and yellowing at the back, also thinning here ever so slightly. Estimated total diamond weight for shoulder stones 0.42cts. The principal diamond has a surface reaching fracture to the central table facet, and a fracture to the outer edge, these are only visible under magnification. The diamonds are bright and lively. Ring size O.
Meyrick (Samuel Rush) and C.H.Smith. The Costume o half-title additional aquatint title and 24 plates all hand-coloured some marginal soiling some offsetting onto text modern green half straight-grain morocco over marbled boards spine gilt with raised bands [Abbey Life 427; Colas 2051] folio 1821.
[Forester (A.H.)] “Alfred Crowquill” and others. 8 vol. (Beauty and the Beast by Albert Smith; Blue Beard by F.W.N. Bayley second edition; Cinderella by F.W.N. Bayley and Tom Thumb by Hal Wills; Jack the Giant Killer [by Percival Leigh]; Little Red Riding Hood by F.W.N. Bayley all with 12 tinted plates; Puss in Boots by F.P. Palmer and Hop o` my Thumb by Gilbert A. à`Beckett 16 tinted plates; Robinson Crusoe 9 tinted plates; Sleeping Beauty of the Wood 8 tinted plates) the plates and illustrations in text by Alfred Crowquill John Leech Cham and others uniform red half calf original covers designed by Crowquill bound in small 4to W.S. Orr [c.1843-1844]. ***An excellent set of this scarce series of tales rewritten in comic verse.(8)
Cartier Pasha automatic stainless steel gentleman`s wristwatch, the two piece screw case with crown cap, the silvered dial with Arabic quarter numerals, baton markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture between the four and five o`clock position, 21 jewel automatic movement, reference 1031, original bracelet and folding clasp, 35mm; with spare links and service receipts from Laing The Jeweller, Glasgow, with Cartier suede pouch
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