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MIXED COLLECTABLES - to include Kodak cased brownie camera, old coffee grinder, vintage precision tools, View master slides, old camera and five volumes of Practical Engineering, ETC

Signed limited edition giclee print "Big Daddy" by Stephen Gayford, oil on canvas depicting snow scene signed Martin, pair of Old Master prints, Les Porter print of Grimsby Docks, various unframed prints etc.

Early 5th century B.C. A bronze hydria composed of a tapering body, broad shoulder and waisted neck, the everted rim decorated with egg-and-dart motifs, three round-section handles and tiered, ogival foot. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1875,1110.1, for a similar example dated 350-300 B.C., published in Walters, H.B., Catalogue of the bronzes in the British Museum, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, London, 1899, no.312; cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 06.1078, for similar vessel dated 5th century B.C., from Galaxidi; cf. Diehl, E., Die Hydria. Formgeschichte und Verwendung im Kult des Altertums, (1964) 31 f.; Taf. 9 B 110; cf. also Mitten D. G. and Doeringer S.F., Master Bronzes from the Classical World, Mainz, 1967, pp. 108-109, no.108, for a similar example in the Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 4.7 kg, 39.5 cm (14 in.). Old collection N.A., Niedersachsen, circa 1989-1990. With Gorny & Mosch June 2019, lot 226. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Gorny & Mosch catalogue pages. Accompanied by an original French cultural passport number 226773 dated 3 June 2021. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11306-190969. Whilst such vessels were originally produced for holding water, hydriai were often re-purposed. From the 5th century B.C. onwards, they also had a funerary function, used in the cult of the dead and the underworld. Appearing as grave deposits, they were sometimes used as funerary urns, receptacles for the ashes of the deceased (see the MET hydria from Galaxidi, found with the bones still inside). Hydriai were also commonly associated with rituals relating to the cults of the gods, with particular emphasis on Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Demeter, Persephone, Dionysus, the Nymphs, Adonis and other gods and heroes. They have been found in temples and public buildings and have been recorded as prizes in athletic games. It has also been suggested that the more lavish examples were gifted to brides. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]

In the Old Master MannerWoman and Child with a basketpencil, 22cm x 17cm

Herbert Cescinsky "The Old English Master Clock Makers and Their Clocks 1670-1820" published by Fredric A Stockes Co, 1938, Bryan Loomes "painted dial clocks 1770 -1870", Antique collectors club published 1994 etc

A 19th Century bronze relief plaque depicting a tavern scene with twelve jolly figures seated and standing around central table holding ale glasses, pouring drinks and smoking pipes. Intricate repousse details and detailed facial features. Likely taken from a Dutch old master painting. Set to a later display frame. Panel measures approx; 23cm x 21cm. COLLECTION; Anyone wishing to collect this item in-person, please note this lot is located offsite and collection will be required from a 'BA' (Bath) postcode, by appointment only. Exact location given after payment received. For anyone else, our usual courier service is available as usual, please find details on the shipping tab .

New South Wales.- Official Handbook. The Port of Sydney, N.S.W., large folding bird's-eye views maps and plans on tracing paper, some minor tears and tape repairs, 3 folding panoramas, plates and illustrations, hinge weak in places, occasional light spotting, original cloth, gilt, light fraying to spine ends, otherwise a crisp copy, the Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners, 1919; and 2 others on New South Wales, 8vo and oblong 8vo (3)⁂ The first mention was officially published by the Commissioners, the book offered just about everything a commercial client would want to know about the port and its services, including a range of maps and bird's eye views of established and proposed works. In 1922 there was a President, three commissioners, a Secretary, an Engineer-in-Chief, a Harbour Master, a Chief Surveyor, a Chief Surveyor, a Treasurer, Accountant and a Collector of Wharfage and Tonnage Rates and Manager of Bonds.During the first period of Trusts management between 1900-1919 extensive work had been carried out: 'Old and obsolete wharves have been replaced; new wharves and sheds have been constructed; the foreshores have been made rat-proof; Woolloomooloo, Blackwattle, Jones, Rozelle and White bays have been deepened, the berthing accommodation at Circular Quay for both mail steamers and ferries has been improved ... etc.' These improvements allowed larger vessels including ocean liners to to be docked and improved the commercial viability of the port.This copy has had pp. 3-4 replaced with an updated list of Commissioners and Officers dated 1922.

Postcards in two album including interesting postmarks and back stamps, GB topography, street scenes, landmarks, three reproduction Titanic cards, views and the Postbus Service, postal stationary etc. Plus an album of art cards and postcards from Old Master to Magritte, Ravillious, Bawden and Nash etc.

The original Turbo. One of only 74, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 3-litre cars presented in gleaming black with olive green leather and on offer from 43 years single private ownership.This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of one of only 74 right-hand drive, 3-litre 930 Turbos supplied directly to the UK. Offered directly from 43-years single private ownership (just two owners in total) and spectacularly presented in solid Schwartz (700) paintwork with an olive green leather interior and matched green carpets, possibly unique in this colour combination. Whilst in the ownership of our vendor, this rare classic Porsche has been enjoyed regularly and always maintained by the same expert Porsche specialists who know the car rather well.In 1997, the decision was taken to undertake a full bare-metal body restoration to have the old 911 looking its best once again. Our vendor confirms that in his ownership the Turbo has had no accident damage and during the restoration no evidence of damage was discovered. Two new front wings, new front and rear bumpers were expertly replaced and a nearside Porsche door mirror fitted (for safety) before the original colour was re-applied. The windscreen was replaced with one which has an integrated aerial, so the new offside wing has not been drilled for a conventional aerial. The front fog lights were removed and replaced with Cibie driving lights, which are activated when main beam is selected, giving excellent road illumination. A detailed invoice supports the works carried out over 317 hours which cost £5,388 in total, and this is accompanied by a portfolio of 39 photographs documenting the restoration. At 72,493 miles the speedometer failed and a new unit was fitted, however, the original unit is included in the sale and, when combined, the total mileage recorded is c.103,610. For the last 43 years, the cosseted Turbo has been dry stored in a temperature-controlled garage when not in use and as such remains beautifully preserved since the restoration and ready to offer another 40+ years of enjoyable motoring.Presented for auction having just had a major engine-out service and detailed mechanical check-over which included removing and refurbishing the turbo, replacing brake pipes, new calipers and the brake master cylinder (£7,000).Accompanied by a large history file including service invoices dating back to 1979, a wealth of old MOT certificates, its Porsche wallet with manuals, the original tool kit, original jack and spare wheel, original tyre compressor, original first aid kit (unused), original spare bulb kit and original tyre pressure gauge. A copy of Porsche Post  from Summer 1979 is also included with chassis #181 featuring on the cover.This stunning and significant early 911 Turbo is now available as the owner is simply ready for something a little less on the ‘wild side’. A special opportunity to take ownership of this magnificent piece of Porsche history.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 901/930Year: 1976Chassis Number: 9307700181Registration Number: TSO 283RTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreenClick here for more details and images

Group of two Flemish school Old Master paintings on panel, ca. 18th to 19th century. One depicts a woman with a bird perched atop her hand, and the other depicts another woman holding a mirror. Both women are wearing colorful, flowing robes.Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.(Each) Sight; height: 30 in x width: 42 in. Framed; height: 38 in x width: 49 1/4 in.

Gennaro Basile (Italian, 1722-1782). Old master oil on canvas painting depicting the Virgin Mary surrounded by cherubs, white lilies, and a dove. Signed and dated 1761 along the lower right. Housed in an arched frame.Provenance: Dorotheum, Vienna, Austria, December 11, 2007, lot 166; From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.Sight; height: 83 in x width: 45 in. Framed; height: 88 in x width: 50 in.

Ralle, also known as Master of Town of Consuls (American, b. 1949). Oil on panel painting titled "Temptress II," 1987. The painting features a surrealist, fantasy woman in profile wearing an elaborate headdress. Signed along the lower right; inscribed "Master of Town of Consuls" along the lower center. The painted is floated in a black frame.Provenance: Bruce Lewin Gallery, New York, NY; From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.Unframed; height: 16 in x width: 13 in. Framed; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 20 1/4 in.

A Continental porcelain rectangular scene, painted with a traditional Dutch genre scene, after the Old Master, 29cm x 34cm, c. 1900

SWAN MARK REGISTERS OF OWNERS (Two volumes): The first volume is for marks used by the proprietors of lands in the “Hundred of Wisbech'', Isle of Ely (Cambridgeshire), and dated 1566. It contains over 600 marks, followed by 19 pages of manuscript notes concerning the “Laws and Ordinances regarding swans”. The marks are made up of swans’ heads drawn in black, with most of the beaks painted in red, a swan's foot to the right of each and in many cases the name of the mark's owner above it. The names start with the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, on to the Bishop of Ely and the Dean of York and finishing with the wealthy landowners. The manuscript notes are dated 1577, signed: George Carlton and go on to say: "it is desired and ordered that all books and swannmarks be reformed, corrected, amended and made uniform into one book and that remains in the keeping of the swanner, or his deputy…” A Beautiful volume of an early record of swan ownership, bound in near contemporary full leather with blind stamps to covers and later spine. The second volume is dated 1834 and with the ownership name of Alan H Whitman? PP: (4) manuscript notes on swan marks, etc, followed by 84 pages of swan marks, 12 to the page, making a total of c900 marks, mostly with the owner's name, followed by an index of owners (A-E only). Plus: a loosely inserted vellum sheet with Lord Walpole's swan mark, drawn from an old document. The volume is bound in contemporary full calf, with one of two clasps. [The last time a similar item to the first volume above appeared for sale, was sold by Christies, London, June 2nd. 1999 reaching £32,200 (including commission)]. That one was dated c1500“The swan has been deemed a royal bird from the Middle Ages, and although the privilege of owning a 'game' of swans was granted by the crown to individuals or institutions, all such birds had to be marked and pinioned. Only the monarch could claim unmarked mute swans. Swan marks are used to identify the birds’ rightful owners or licence holders and to assist in any dispute over ownership, or to use at swan upping, when the Swan-Master oversees the marking of the new cygnets” (2)Provenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts Collection

1971 Morris Minor Pick-UpMake: Morris Model: Minor Pick-upYear: 1971Mileage: 47541VIN: 311723FConfiguration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: XDD790JTransmission: manual1,098cc. Purchased by the vendor in 2020, this pick-up has benefited from several new parts since. These include new front disc brakes, master cylinder and electric fuel pump. New spark plugs and a set of points were fitted along with an oil change during its recent service. A box of spares is retained in the boot including the old brake drums. Described by the vendor as starting and driving very well. Comes with current V5, MoT history to 2018 when last issued and recent receipts. The mileage is recorded at 47,541. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 13TH AUGUST BY ACA OF THIS CAR.

1976 MG Midget 1500Make: MG Model: Midget Year: 1976Mileage: 80100VIN: GAN6178651Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: UKE558RTransmission: manualThe copy of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate that accompanies this MG Midget 1500 confirms that it is still in its original shade of Chartreuse Yellow and still has its chrome wire wheels. The car was registered in October 1976 and 81,730 miles are showing on the odometer. The last MoT expired in June 2016, with the test having been undertaken the previous year at 81,549 miles. However, as the MG is now classed as an historic vehicle, it no longer requires annual testing. The vendor describes it as a 'tidy example throughout that drives extremely well'. A tonneau cover and hood cover are supplied with the vehicle. The history folder includes the V5C, the Heritage certificate copy, a selection of old tax discs and MoT certificates from 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. There's a stack of invoices including ones that show a stainless steel exhaust has been fitted, while in 2021, the car benefitted from new clutch slave and master cylinders, radiator, soft top and oil and filter changes. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 29TH JULY BY ACA OF THIS CAR.

A print of an old master drawing, unframed.

Two large Nigel Price watercolours depicting woodland scenes and deer, signed l r, 34 x 47cm together with a further pair of watercolours of nautical scenes by John J Holmes, both signed, 17 x 24cm, and a colour print of an Old Master portrait of a Lady (5) 

Cropper (Elizebeth[editor]), Carlo Cesare Malvasia's Felsina Pittrice Lives Of The Bolognese Painters, 2 volumes (volumes 2 parts 1 and 2), 1st edition, London: Harvey Miller Publishers, 2017, original cloth in dust jackets, 4to, together with; Fischer (Chris), Venetian Drawings, Copenhagen: Statens Museum for Kunst, 2018, numerous colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 8vo, plusGrada (Raffaela De), I Macchiaioli E Il Loro Tempo, No 297 of unspecified edition, Milan: Silvana Editoriale D'arte,1963, numerous colour illustrations, morocco backed cloth boards in slipcase, large 8vo, and 34 other volumes of old master art reference including Giorgio Clovio by Maria Giononi-Visani 1993, The Revival Of Italian Maiolica: Ginori And Cantagalli by Livia Frescobaldi Malenchini e Oliva Rucellai, 2011, mostly original cloth in dust jackets some original wrappersQTY: (38)

Lister (Raymond). Catalogue Raisonné Of The Works Of Samuel Palmer, 1st edition, Cambridge: University Press, 1988, numerous monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, spine & covers lightly faded, larger 8vo, together with:Landau (David & Peter Parshall), The Renaissance Print 1470-1550, 1st edition, New Haven: Yale University Press, 1994, numerous monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers very lightly rubbed, large 4to, plusShesgreen (Sean), The Criers and Hawkers of London, 1st edition, Stanford: University Press, 1990, numerous monochrome illustrations, previous owner inscription to the head of the title page, original cloth in dust jacket, covers very lightly rubbed, large 8vo, and other print reference, including Italian Etchers of The Renaissance & Baroque, by Sue Welsh Reed & Richard Wallace, Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1989, original wrappers, large 8vo, A Noble Collection: The Spencer Albums of Old Master Prints, by Marjorie B. Cohen, Harvard: University Art Museums, 1992, original wrappers, large 4to, some original cloth in dust jackets, some paperbacksQTY: (Approximately 50 )

Noelle (Alexander J.). Bertoldo Di Giovanni The Renaissance Of sculpture In Medici Florence, 1st edition, New York: The Frick Collection, 2019, numerous colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, small tear to head, 4to, together with;Schröder (Stephan F.), Katalog Der Antiken Skulpturen Des Nuseo Del Prado In Madrid, 1st edition, Germany: Verlag Philipp Von Zabern, 2004, numerous colour and black & white illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth in dust jacket, 4to, plusBlühm (Andreas), The Colour Of Sculpture 1840-1910, 1st edition, Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum, 1996, numerous colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jackets, 4to and 40 other old master 19th-century sculpture referenceQTY: (43)

Roethlisberger (Marcel). Claude Lorrain The Drawings, 2 volumes [Catalog, Plates], 1st edition, Berkeley: University of California Press, 1968, numerous monochome illustrations, some spotting to the text blocks, original uniform cloth in dust jackets, covers slightly with minor tears to head & foot, large 4toThe Claude Lorrain Album in the Norton Simon, Inc. Museum of Art, 1st edition, Los Angeles: County Museum of Art, 1971, numerous monochrome illustrations, original cloth, covers lightly toned, oblong 4to, Cavalier Pietro Tempesta And His Time, 1st edition, Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1970, numerous monochrome illustrations, original cloth in glassine wrapper, large 8vo, together with:Lightbown (Ronald), Botticelli, 2 volumes [Life and Work, Complete Catalogue], 1st edition, Berkeley: University of California Press, 1978, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jackets, & slipcase, large 8vo, plus Chapman (H. Perry et al), Jan Steen, Painter and Storyteller, 1st English edition, Washington: National Gallery of Art, 1996, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head, oblong 4to, and other European & Old Master art reference & related, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, 8vo/4toQTY: (24)

GLENFIDDICH MASTER MALT EDITION batch 2/14, with carton, 70cl (700ml)/ 43%; together with a GLENFIDDICH 15 YEAR OLD DISTILLERY EDITION, with carton, 70cl (700ml)/ 51%; a GLENFIDDICH PROJECT XX EXPERIMENTAL SERIES 2, with carton, 70cl (700ml)/ 47%; TWO BOTTLES OF GLENFIDDICH IPA EXPERIMENTAL SERIES 1, each with carton, 70cl (700ml)/ 43%; and a KINNINVIE 23 YEAR OLD BATCH 3, with case, 35cl/ 42.6%

UNITED KINGDOM. Lot of 2 gold coins.Coin 1: Victoria, 1837-1901, Half-Sovereign 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. 19.3 mm. 3.99 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto the master dies, resulting in three categories of JEB types—Imperfect J, hooked J (six unique dies) and no JEB. It is unclear in which order coins of these categories would have been produced and why at some point, presumably after 1887, it was decided to discontinue the use of dies with the JEB initials. After 1887, JEB initials are all of the Imperfect J type and become increasingly rarer as the years pass. This in our opinion indicates that coins struck after 1887 bearing the JEB initials would relate to the use of old dies from 1887 production runs, in the same way as the use of high shield dies.To improve metal flow, the reverse was redesigned at some point after 1887 and the shield moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). In the same way as presumed with the use of JEB dies after 1887, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare).Coin 2: Victoria, 1837-1901, Half-Sovereign 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. 19.3 mm. 3.99 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto the master dies, resulting in three categories of JEB types—Imperfect J, hooked J (six unique dies) and no JEB. It is unclear in which order coins of these categories would have been produced and why at some point, presumably after 1887, it was decided to discontinue the use of dies with the JEB initials. After 1887, JEB initials are all of the Imperfect J type and become increasingly rarer as the years pass. This in our opinion indicates that coins struck after 1887 bearing the JEB initials would relate to the use of old dies from 1887 production runs, in the same way as the use of high shield dies.To improve metal flow, the reverse was redesigned at some point after 1887 and the shield moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). In the same way as presumed with the use of JEB dies after 1887, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare).Total gross weight: 7.98 g. (AGW = 0.2353 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold half-sovereign, 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto the master dies, resulting in three categories of JEB types—Imperfect J, hooked J (six unique dies) and no JEB. It is unclear in which order coins of these categories would have been produced and why at some point, presumably after 1887, it was decided to discontinue the use of dies with the JEB initials. After 1887, JEB initials are all of the Imperfect J type and become increasingly rarer as the years pass. This in our opinion indicates that coins struck after 1887 bearing the JEB initials would relate to the use of old dies from 1887 production runs, in the same way as the use of high shield dies.To improve metal flow, the reverse was redesigned at some point after 1887 and the shield moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). In the same way as presumed with the use of JEB dies after 1887, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare).Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; JEB on truncation, imperfect J; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Lower, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; wide date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.Good very fine. Reference: Marsh-479A; S-3869B; DISH-L512Diameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold half-sovereign, 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto the master dies, resulting in three categories of JEB types—Imperfect J, hooked J (six unique dies) and no JEB. It is unclear in which order coins of these categories would have been produced and why at some point, presumably after 1887, it was decided to discontinue the use of dies with the JEB initials. After 1887, JEB initials are all of the Imperfect J type and become increasingly rarer as the years pass. This in our opinion indicates that coins struck after 1887 bearing the JEB initials would relate to the use of old dies from 1887 production runs, in the same way as the use of high shield dies.To improve metal flow, the reverse was redesigned at some point after 1887 and the shield moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). In the same way as presumed with the use of JEB dies after 1887, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare).Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; JEB on truncation, imperfect J; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Lower, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; wide date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.Very fine. Reference: Marsh-479A; S-3869B; DISH-L512Diameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

UNITED KINGDOM. Lot of 2 gold coins.Coin 1: Victoria, 1837-1901, Half-Sovereign 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. 19.3 mm. 3.99 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto the master dies, resulting in three categories of JEB types—Imperfect J, hooked J (six unique dies) and no JEB. It is unclear in which order coins of these categories would have been produced and why at some point, presumably after 1887, it was decided to discontinue the use of dies with the JEB initials. After 1887, JEB initials are all of the Imperfect J type and become increasingly rarer as the years pass. This in our opinion indicates that coins struck after 1887 bearing the JEB initials would relate to the use of old dies from 1887 production runs, in the same way as the use of high shield dies.To improve metal flow, the reverse was redesigned at some point after 1887 and the shield moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). In the same way as presumed with the use of JEB dies after 1887, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare).Coin 2: Victoria, 1837-1901, Half-Sovereign 1890. London. With JEB Low shield DISH L512. 19.3 mm. 3.99 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Total gross weight: 7.98 g. (AGW = 0.2353 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Old Master Portrait of a Woman. European School. Oil on Copper Sight Size: 14.5 x 12 in. Overall Framed Size: 18.75 x 16.25 in.

Dutch Old Master School. Painting of a figural interior scene with a chest of riches. Oil on Cradled Panel. Sight Size: 16.25 x 28 in. Overall Framed Size: 22.5 x 34.25 in.

Old Master Style, St. James. Oil on canvas. Likely 19th century. Appears to be unsigned, has not been examined out of frame. Sight Size: 19 x 13 in Overall Framed Size: 24 x 18 in.

An early Victorian scrap album, enclosing tipped-in contemporary ephemera viz. boating and rowing in and around Nottingham, including Colwick Water, the Trent regatta, etc., further typical illustrations of colour scraps, topographical and Old Master engravings, some caricatural book illustrations, etc., contemporary green half-morocco gilt over cloth, marbled endpapers, folio, (1); a mid-19th century lady’s drawing-room commonplace album, dated 1858, artfully inscribed in ink MS. with verse and prose, illustrated with original watercolour and pencil illustrations, including an Italian Grand Tour named-view landscape in the Bay of Naples, typical tipped-in mixed media prints and ephemera, contemporary decorative blind-stamped roan (lacking spine), restrained by an unlocked clasp, 4to, (1); another, similar, including a named-view watercolour sketch of the Hermitage at Frogmore, [Windosr Castle], contemporary green roan over tartan papered boards, 4to, (1); (1); a mid-Victorian and later album of newspaper clippings, 4to, (1); 20th century scrapbooks of European ephemera, mostly hotels and transport, (3), [7]

Miscellaneous Manuscripts – Kent, Genealogy, an early-mid 19th century ink and pencil MS, compiled by Henry Case, 35, Gower Place, New Road, London [now parallel to Euston Road, WC1), with genealogical details and notes of the Towl family and of the landholding and tenancies of John Frith (d. 1795) in the county: Crayford, Dartford, East Wickham, Erith, Eynsford, etc., and with considerable transcriptions of the Frith family entries from the parish register of Eynsford, Stone, and North Cray, contemporary sheep, blind-ruled, oblong 8vo, (1); Sacred Music, a late 19th century anthology of musical scores, 60ff only (rest of the ruled volume blank), principally titled hymns – yet inscribed with musical notation only, dated Christmas 1883, bound in contemporary vellum gilt, panelled cover monogrammed: G.M.W., all-edges gilt, marbled endpapers, 8vo, (1); an early 20th century sketchbook, illustrated with pencil drawings of Old Master pictures and sculpture, named-view topography, etc., some tipped-in engravings and scraps, MS titled paper label to upper-cover, marbled boards only, oblong 4to, (1); Poetry, an early-mid 19th century commonplace scrapbook of verse, compiled with clipped and pasted-in printed verse from periodicals and other publications, contemporary quarter-roan over marbled boards (worn), 8vo, (1), [4]

Two late 19th/early scrapbook albums, illustrated with Edwardian and 1920s society beauties, presumably taken from Tatler, Grand Tour Classical and Old Master pictures, etc., contemporary quarter-calf over boards (some wear, chipped, etc), 4to, (2); Stamps, a 20th century stock book, sparsely-filled with loosely-inserted world stamps (c. 1960); philately publications, (2); a Victorian papier-mâché and mother-of-pearl marquetry rounded rectangular blotter, c. 1860; two early 20th century studio portrait photographs, mixed frames; further photograph frame; draughts and bridge; armorial plaque; early 20th century and later European banknotes; etc., [collection] Provenance: the Chandos-Pole family, removed from the Library of Radbourne Hall, Derbyshire.

James Scales (early 19th century), by, Wisbech Bridge, [Cambridgeshire], [n.d., later dated 1817 in pencil], aquatint, 35cm x 51.5cm, (1); further early 19th century and later British topographical named-view prints, mostly lithographs and chromolithographs, including Rugby School, Wollaton Hall, others after Joseph Nash, mounted; etc; 18th century and later Old Master engravings and prints, including a portrait mezzotint Lord Mayor of London Crisp Gascoyne; humour and caricatures, including 20th century restrikes after Gilray; some maps, including The Environs of London, dated 1833 but later 19th century, mounted, (1); Terence Cuneo print, signed by the artist; late 20th century Lowry prints, various, late 20th century and unsigned, large formats; others pictures and prints, various media, dates, and sizes, including some large formats; etc., [large collection]

Photography - a large collection of late 19th century magic lantern slides, illustrating British topography, Old Master and Renaissance paintings and works of art, steam ships and passengers' life onboard, etc (3)

A FRAMED STILL LIFE PAINTING AND ANOTHER AFTER THE OLD MASTER.

OLD MASTER STYLE (19TH/20TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A VENETIAN SENATOR Oil on canvas 48.5cm x 46cm

A Continental porcelain rectangular scene, painted with a traditional Dutch genre scene, after the Old Master, 29cm x 34cm, c. 1900

§ ALISON WATT O.B.E., F.R.S.E., R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1965-) CLARION (DIPTYCH) Oil on canvasDimensions:each 61cm x 61cm (24in x 24in)Note: Note: Clarion is a diptych from Watt’s much admired series of works which depict sensuous folds of cloth and the play of light and shadow. These paintings were underpinned by close study of and admiration for the detail of Old Master paintings. Watt has titled this work ‘clarion’, a trumpet-like bugle from the Middle Ages renowned for its clear and shrill tone. The wording both alludes to the rounded funnel of material, reminiscent of the form of a musical instrument, as well as a sense of all that is pure and crisp.

§ GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH 1882-1963) CINQ POÉSIES EN HOMMAGE Á GEORGES BRAQUE - 1958 (VALLIER 131) Lithograph on japon nacré paper, XVI/XXV, aside from the regular edition of 106, signed and numbered in pencil to marginDimensions:20cm x 55cm (8in x 21.5in)Provenance:Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Old Master, Modern & Contemporary Prints, 20 September 2007, Lot 104;The Private Collection of Mark Gillette.

Folder of Old Master Drawings etcall unframedQty: 6

After The Old Master, two small portrait studies

IN THE MANNER OF AN OLD MASTER, PORTRAIT oil on canvas image size 74cm x 61cm, overall size 95cm x 83cm Framed (oval, hand-carved frame).

Old Master DrawingInk and pencil on two sheets of paper16x12cm

A collection of three old master engravings, largest 10.25" x 8.25" (27 x 21cm).

A small collection of Old Master and later prints of decorative subjects, from 3.75" x 2.25" to 4.25" x 7.27", (unframed) (15).

An album of Old Master prints.

A Royal Doulton figure HN 2205 Master Sweep; another HN 1315 The Old Balloon Seller (2)

A selection of Antiquarian, Record and Folio Society books, including: History of Northumberland, by C.J. Bates, published by Elliott Stocks: London 1895; History of England, by G.M. Trevelyan; Master Humphrey's Clock, and Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens; and other books, in one box.

Dickens (Charles) Master Humphrey's Clock, first edition, bound from the weekly parts, frontispieces and prefaces, an original upper wrapper from a weekly and monthly part bound at the front of each vol., some with hand-colouring, wood-engraved illustrations by G. Cattermole and H.K. Browne, bookplates of Charles Plumptre Johnson, 19th century half morocco, spines gilt in compartments, t.e.g., others uncut, lightly faded, still an attractive set overall, [Hatton & Cleaver 161-182], tall 8vo, 1840-41.⁂ Master Humphrey's Clock was one of the first works to appear in both weekly as well as monthly parts, containing the two novels The Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge.

Hunting.- Gardiner (John Smallman) The Art and the Pleasures of Hare-Hunting, first edition, lacking half-title, title chipped at upper corner (repaired and laid down), browned, some staining, final leaf silked, stab-holes, bookplate and pencil notes of William Bates to front free endpaper, old marbled boards, rebacked, rubbed, [Schwerdt I, p.197], R. Griffiths, 1750 § [Squire (Rev. Francis)] An Essay on Hunting. By a Country Squire, first edition, title with contemporary ink inscription identifying the author, later half calf, [Schwerdt I, p.164], J.Roberts, 1733 § § [Savile (Albany)] Thirty-Six Hints to Sportsmen, 18pp., first edition, title with ornamental border, stitched in original marbled wrappers, very slightly rubbed, [Schwerdt II p.148], Okehampton, Simmons, [c.1823, water-marked 1822] § Beckford (Peter) Thoughts on Hunting, half-title, engraved frontispiece, title with wood-engraved border, folding engraved plate of dog kennel, advertisement leaf at end, title browned, attractive contemporary russia stamped in gilt and blind, spine gilt, [c.1820]; and 6 others on hunting, v.s. (10)⁂ The first is "a classic on hare hunting" (Schwerdt). The third is a scarce pamphlet by a famous Master of Foxhounds and MP; Library Hub lists only 2 copies (BL & Oxford), WorldCat adds 3 in America. At the time of the Schwerdt catalogue there was no copy in the British Library.

HIS MAJESTY'S GREAT WARDROBE: ALS from the Earl of Peterborough to the Hon Ralph Montague, Master of His Majesty's Great Wardrobe...: 'these are to signify unto you His Majesty's pleasure that forthwith you cause to be provided for Thomas May Esq.,...a coat of His Majesty's arms as they be now marshalled...embroidered with cloth of gold upon sattin..', single folio with old folds, a few splits to latter, dated 30 May 1677. (1)

After The Old Master, chalk study of three women; and two other sepia Old Master style prints (3)

Framed Old Master print of The Nativity; and an engraving of a Holy Procession (2)

A collection of Old Master and 19th century prints, etc, contained in leather suitcase and portfolio; a box of ephemera, WWI Christmas cards, etc

BERT JANSCH - L.A. TURNAROUND - ORIGINAL UK MASTER ROOM ACETATE LP. Another superb acetate LP pressing of Bert Jansch's 1974 album L.A. Turnaround. The acetate contains only 5 tracks per side, which differs from the eventual stock release that contained 6 tracks per side. Tracks are also in different running order to that of the released version. Tracklisting is as follows. Side 1: Fresh As A Sweet Sunday Morning, Cluck Old Hen, Open Up The Watergate, Of Love And Lullaby, Needle Of Death. Side 2: There Comes A Time, Stone Monkey, Traveling Man, One For Jo & The Blacksmith. The acetate is bright and glossy with only small patches of mildew residue, VG+. Labels have Bert Jansch Side 1/ side 1 hand-written on them. Comes in a white sleeve with Master Room logo on the front, has a couple of sun stained patches to the cover, VG+.

BRIDGET RILEY (b.1931)'NINETEEN GREYS' (D)(Schubert 8)screenprint in colours on card, signed, titled, numbered and dated 1968 in pencil and inscribed "'Artist's Proof', aside from the edition of 7576.5cm x 76.5cmProvenance: Christies, Old Master, Modern and Contemporary prints including Property from the estate of Ernest Beyeler, 20 September 2011 (2361) Lot 286

18th century Italian School, Old Master study, Moses striking water from a rock, 10cm x 15cm, framedGood condition

Old Master style pen and ink on laid paper, Classical composition, unsigned, sheet size 24.5cm x 20cm, unframedLight foxing and discolouration all over the page but no tears, lightly attached to a backing card with an indistinct artist's name and dates 1697 - 1787

A 1970's Binatone TV Master Mark IV game in original box with instructions and old guarantee