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Hampton Court Camp (Kingston-on Thames) (type I) FDC`s - 1937 Coronation x4, and others belonging to Mr A J Hoare Post Master at Witley Camp Post Office, plus old photos and postcards (qty) Unusual lot

A pair of circular gilt framed 18th/19th Century still life Oil on Copper floral studies in Old Master style, 15.5cm diameter

Bonzo series of The Studdy dogs` portfolio 15 framed plates in colours individually framed including index published by The Sketch includes The end of the perfect day Also ran! Far from de old folks at home Every day, in every respect, I am getting better and better A-tish-oo! Missed! Oh,help! The Orgy! Thats what I think of you! As master sees me! That coal-black mammy O` mine Grand Guignol Such stuff as dreams are made on The beggars opera Why the dickens did you cut me off?

ROBERT LENKIEWICZ (1941-2002) red biro on paper unframed, `Copy of an old Dutch Master`

Gerald Hoffnung: a cartoon drawn for an eleven year old Stamford School pupil in his 1945 school drawing book, he remembers his art master coming into lessons with a bassoon, in an album filled with wartime drawings.

Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS George Routledge and Sons Limited, London 1913, first edition, black half morocco, spine gilt; with a copy of Hurcomb, W.E. THE WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF CLOCKS published by the author, London 1929, red cloth with gilt title; and Cescinsky, Herbert THE OLD ENGLISH MASTER CLOCKMAKERS AND THEIR CLOCKS 1670-1820 John Bale, Sons and Curnow Limited, London 1938, first edition, dj, (3).

Horological monographs -two volumes: Symonds, R.W. THOMAS TOMPION HIS LIIFE & WORK B.T. Batsford Ltd., London 1951, first edition, dj; Neale, J.A. Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watchmakers 1671-1737 The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1999, signed and dated by the author, dj; with a copy of Cescinsky, Herbert THE OLD ENGLISH MASTER CLOCKMAKERS AND THEIR CLOCKS 1670-1820 George Routledge and Sons Ltd., London 1938, first edition, dj; and Dawson, Percy G, Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks Antique CollectorsÕ Club, Woodbridge 2003, dj, (4).

Faustino Anderloni, Italian 1766 1847- Portrait of Anton Heinrich Radziwill, after Wilhelm Hensel; engraving, bears extensive inscription in pen, in a glazed rosewood veneered frame with gilt composition slip, 27x20cm: After Albrecht Dürer, German 1471-1528- "St Eustace"; reproduction print, publ by The Autotype Company, 74 New Oxford Street, London, WC, in a glazed oak frame, 35x25cm: together with two further prints and a quantity of picture frames, to include a pair of 19th century maple veneered frames, and a further quantity of black and white photographs of modern and old master paintings, (a lot)

MORTLACH 19 YEAR OLD CASK MASTER SELECTION NO.1Single Speyside Malt Whisky produced for The Whisky Connoisseur, Biggar. Bottle No.3 from Cask 6261, distilled 27/8/75, bottled 19/6/95. 70cl, 104.8 Proof/59.9% volume.BOWMORE 23 YEAR OLD CASK MASTER SELECTION NO.2Single Islay Malt Whisky produced for The Whisky Connoisseur, Biggar. Bottle No.3 from Cask 909, distilled 18/2/72, bottled 15/8/95. 70cl, 95.7 Proof/54.7% volume.PORT ELLEN 15 YEAR OLD CASK MASTER SELECTION NO.3Single Islay Malt Whisky produced for The Whisky Connoisseur, Biggar. Bottle No.5 from cask 1391, distilled 2/4/81, bottled 4/4/96. 70cl, 62.6% volume.3 bottles

Old Master print in lg. rosewood frame size approx. 39cm x 49cm

19th Century Italian School/after the Old Master/Adoration of the Magi/oil on canvas, 45.75cm x 63.5cm (18"x 25")/see illustration

Early 18th Century Old Master drawing. Mother and children. Conte and charcoal. 34 x 24cm.

A wide selection of post cards, mostly depicting Old Master paintings

The Mond Collection - a folio of various old master prints CONDITION REPORTS Wear, scuffs, some discolouration, fading and creasing.

EW Moye, a folio containing four pen and ink and watercolours of British towns, a watercolour of `The Old Star, Alfriston, Sussex`, three coloured prints depicting three master vessels at sea, and a coloured engraving by Maud Angus

A large red leather bound album, 19th century, containing a range of images, to include old master paintings, architectural ruins, sculpture, views of Indian interiors and further topographical views, 56cm high; together with six further albums containing views around Europe, two including WWII boats at sea, a tour of India and portraits, (7).

Dunhill Old Master Crystal Decanter, no spirit strength or capacity stated, in original box; Dunhill Hyperion, bottled for the Chinese market, 700ml, 40%, in original box; Dunhill Speyside Blend, 700ml, 43% (x2) one with original box (four bottles)

An etching after Rembrandt, Giving Alms to Beggars and five prints of Old Master paintings and poker work pictures

A pair of George III Scottish Old English pattern table spoons, maker`s marks indistinct, possibly Charles Dickson, Edinburgh 1749, assay master Hugh Gordon, engraved `TJR`; an English provincial Old English pattern table spoon by Richard Ferris, Exeter 1788; and a Hanoverian table spoon, maker`s mark `WB` three times only (not traced), circa 1725, 224g (7.2 oz) gross (4)

A three piece Towle ‘Old Master’ pattern sterling silver canteen of cutlery Blades are stainless steel.

BENNETT, Jn. A manuscript sign for `J`n Bennett, Writing Master and Accountant, St Mary`s, Norwich` dated August 24th 1857 (420 x 380mm.) with two vignette illustrations. (Old folds and soiling.) Contained within a stained wood frame.

T. O`Donnell, after the Old Master en rosso, pen and ink

TREEN. A NOTCHED WOOD STICK WITH INK INSCRIPTION DATED 1821 AND OLD LABEL INSCRIBED EXCHEQUER TALLY FROM G POLLOCK, MASTER OF COURT OF EXCHEQUER

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT 12 YEAR OLD Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottle no.3570 of 5000. 70cl, 40% volume, in wood casing. SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT 12 YEAR OLD MINIATURE Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 5cl, 40% volume. DEW OF BEN NEVIS SPECIAL RESERVE Blended Scotch Whisky from Ben Nevis distillery, in ceramic jug. 70cl, 40% volume, in carton. DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky, Cellar Master`s number C 10090. 700ml, 43% volume, in carton. KING OF SCOTS 25 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky by Douglas Laing, in Spode decanter. 750ml, 43 G.L. 5 Bottles

THE BALVENIE MALT MASTER`S SELECTION Three 20cl bottles of single Speyside malt whisky, comprising: 10 YEAR OLD FOUNDER`S RESERVE (43% volume), 12 YEAR OLD DOUBLEWOOD (43% volume) and 25 YEAR OLD SINGLE BARREL (46.9% volume). In presentation case with additional paperwork. GLENFIDDICH SINGLE MALT TASTING COLLECTION Three 20cl bottles of single Speyside malt whisky, comprising: 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE, 15 YEAR OLD SOLERA RESERVE and 18 YEAR OLD ANCIENT RESERVE. All 40% volume. Sealed in presentation case. 6 bottles in 2 sets.

DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky, Cellar Master`s Number K 66370. 750ml, 43% volume, in carton. CHIVAS RESOLVE Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl, 40% volume, in carton. J & B VICTORIAN Blended Scotch Whisky, aged 15 years. 750ml, 43% volume. THE SEAGRAM 25 YEAR CLUB Blended Scotch Whisky, aged 25 years. 70cl, 40% volume. CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky. Back label reads In Celebration of The New Chivas Brothers `The Perfect Blend` 2002. 70cl, 40% volume. J & B RESERVE Blended Scotch Whisky, aged 15 years. 75cl, 43% volume, in carton. 6 bottles

TOWLE `OLD MASTER` STERLING FLATWARE SERVICE, 81 PIECES: Sterling silver set includes 12 place knives, L.8 3/4", 12 place forks, 12 salad/dessert forks, 10 cream soup spoons, 12 flat butter spreaders, and 20 teaspoons, as well as 1 gravy ladle, and 3 serving spoons. Totaling approximately 84.2 troy oz., weighable. Encased.

A 20th century sketch book, old master copies, and landscapes

DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky. 750ml, 43% volume. In carton. JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. In carton. THE BLACK GROUSE Peated Blended Malt Scotch. 70cl, 40% volume. In carton. JOHNNIE WALKER 12 YEAR OLD ANNIVERSARY EDITION Blended Scotch Whisky. 750ml, 40% volume. In carton. 4 bottles

TWO GLENMORANGIE WOOD FINISH TASTER PACKS GLENMORANGIE RARE EDITION PRESENTATION PACK, comprising: GLENMORANGIE RARE EDITION PORT WOOD FINISH, a cask strength, limited-edition single Highland malt whisky, taken from port pipe number 83. Bottle number 161 of 1757, hand-numbered and signed by the master distiller. 59.7% volume, NCF. GLENMORANGIE PORT WOOD FINISH, a single Highland malt whisky, finished in port pipes. 43% volume. GLENMORANGIE WOOD FINISH RANGE PRESENTATION PACK, comprising 4 miniature bottles (18 YEAR OLD, PORT WOOD , MADEIRA WOOD and SHERRY WOOD) and one nosing glass. 2 half bottles, 4 miniatures and one glass in two differing presentation packs.

BUNNAHABHAIN 18 YEAR OLD LIMITED EDITION Single Islay Malt Whisky. Pedro Ximenez finish, natural cask strength, 6 of 384 bottles, date filled to bottle: 21/04/10, signed by master distiller. 70cl, 51.4% volume. In tube.

OLD MASTER PAINTING, ITALIAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY. Madonna and Child, oil on canvas, inscribed lower right “Francus Giannellius Varchiensis Pinxit”, 33.4 inches x 24.4 inches (84.8 x 62 cm).

A PAIR OF OLD MASTER RELIGIOUS PAINTINGS, LATE 18TH CENTURY. Comprising a Crucifixion, oil on canvas, probably German, unsigned, 21.8 inches x 18.25 inches (55.4 x 46.4 cm) and a depiction of Christ, oil on canvas, unsigned, 26.9 inches x 22 inches (68.3 x 55.9 cm). Both unframed.

A Queen Anne silver slightly tapered tankard by William Fawdery, London 1702, Britannia standard, the double domed cover with a scroll thumb piece, the S-scroll handle engraved `D` over `TM` with a shield shape terminal, a moulded girdle and on a moulded foot, 19cm (7 1/2in) high, 1025g (32.95 oz), an old note inside reads `June 21 1712 Thos Dugard bot on(e) silver tankard Waid 33 ounces ... wot cost- at .. shillings and to pence £10-5-0 1702 Thos Dugard married Mary Geeves in the year 1702 lived at Impney near Droitwich in the reign of Queen Anne buried at Upton- Great Grandfather to Thomas Dugard Brownheath`. The Dugards of Worcestershire From the 1600s, the Dugard family lived in Impney and a `farm book` records the family members and their activities. The first readable account dates from 1661 and mentions John Dugard. His father Henry was the first master of Bromsgrove School. John Dugard cut down trees in Feckenham Forest to run sheep there, and sold the wood to the Droitwich salt-makers. John married Margaret Cowper and their 3 sons and 1 daughter were all born at Impney, though two of the children died when young. Their son John prospered and married Elizabeth Penrice (August 1660), with whom he had 10 children who went to various villages around Droitwich. Their son Thomas married Mary Geeves (as inscribed on the present lot) and went to Martin Court Farm (at Martin Hussingtree), and their son Thomas went to Grafton near Upton Warren. He married a distant Quaker cousin, Mary Siddons, whose father was an ironmaster at Coalbrookdale, and they farmed at Rockingham Hall, Hagley, both were wealthy.

A Russian silver Old English pattern soup ladle and pair of serving spoons, maker`s mark `S.F.` (possibly Samuel Filander), St Petersberg 1873, the assay master unknown (1873-75), 84 zolotniks, engraved with a Cyrillic monogram, the ladle bowl gilded inside, the ladle 33cm (13in) long, 628g (20.2 oz)

A fine French silver Butterfield pattern sundial. Chapotot, Paris, circa 1700. The elongated octagonal plate with three hour scales for 40, 45 and 50 degrees, the outer IIII-XII-VIII divided into quarter-hours, the inner two 5-12-7 divided into half hours, the centre with engraved vignette of a townscape within curved band signed CHAPOTOT A PARIS with scallop shell and trumpet horn motif above, with glazed four-point compass and hinged bird engraved adjustable gnomen calibrated in degrees for elevation to the outer edge, the underside engraved with latitudes for twenty cities including Londres, Cracouie, Copenhague, Strasbourg, Rome, Madrid, Stokholme, Amsterdam and Hambourg the compass base further decorated with a leafy rosette, 5.8cm (2.25ins) wide; in original leather case with red velvet lined interior applied with a an old label for TESSIERS LTD, LONDON the cover with pique work crown motif within line border, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide overall. Louis Chapotot worked ‘Sur Le Quay de l’Horloge, Ile de La Cite, A La Sphere, Paris’ circa 1670-1700. He was appointed Master of the ‘Corporation des Fondeurs’ and is thought to have latterly taken his son into partnership who may have subsequently continued the business for a short period during the early years of the 18th century. This type of portable pocket sundial was devised by Michael Butterfield, an English Instrument maker who settled in Paris around 1685. By the end of the century Butterfield’s workshop was also located on the ‘Le Quay de l’Horloge’ hence he would have known Louis Chapotot as a neighbour. The pique work crown to the lid of the case of the current lot appears original and depicts a crown with alternating diamond and lozenge collar beneath rosettes to the coronet. Although very closely related to the Royal Crown, the substitution of rosettes in place of fleur-de-lys to the coronet suggests that the crown belonged to one of the ‘Great Officers of the Crown’, a group of trusted nobles who held the most important administrative offices within the Court. With this in mind it would be reasonable to suggest that the current lot was purchased directly from Chapotot (who was based just around the corner from The Louvre) by an important member of the Royal Court.

A 1922 Ford Model T van, registration number PS4084. The Model T was launched in 1908 and production ceased in 1927. This rare 1922 right hand drive Model T van was restored some years ago, prior to being put into dry storage approximately eight years ago. It will require some recommissioning to put back on the road, but is in very good condition and an easy project. With good standard sign written decoration 'Lowes of Chester Furniture Warehousemen & Shippers, carriers to Sotheby's and Christies', perfect as a company advertising vehicle and/or for shows. The vehicle log book (vehicle registration certificate V5C document) shows that the vehicle registration number PS4084 was declared manufactured in 1922, first registered 9th February 1981 by Lowes of Chester Ltd and there being one former keeper since February 1981. With this lot is an assortment of old paperwork as well as the log book, and a hand written note which states 'Paraffin half gallon per 10 gallons of unleaded, tank takes 9 gallons, keep tank full, Castrol Valve Master Redex' (illustrated)

A Victorian bronze medal 'Presented to HRH Prince Arthur, KC, KT, KP, CMB, upon his being admitted to liveryman of the Habersasher's company 2nd July 1873, Aldnd H Stone Master', engraved verso, front with shield and motto 'serve and obey' in leather box, 55mm diameter, as well as a Victorian commemorative coin/token 1837-1897 (60th anniversary), showing old and young Victorian heads, Victorian one florin, William IV 1834 crown, George IV shilling, and one other shilling. (6)

Mahogany box containing a large selection of lantern slides of Old Master paintings (qty)

"Royal Doulton `Silks and Ribbons` HN2017 COPR1948 old lady seated selling ribbons; Doulton `Master Sweep` HN2205 COPR1956, chimney sweep with brushes and bag; Doulton Toby tug and mans face"

* Portraits. A mixed collection of approx. 100 engravings, mostly 18th & 19th century, including portraits, classical, old master and genre, with examples by Dean, Bartolozzi, Sharp, "Vanity Fair`, Cooper, Daniell, Turner, Zocchi and Guercino, occ. duplicates, various sizes and condition (approx.100)

* Prints & engravings. A mixed collection of approx. thirty engravings, mostly 18th & 19th century, uncoloured line and stipple engravings, including genre, religion, portraits, classical and scenes from Shakespeare, with examples by Lightfoot, Gaugain, Goodall, Watt, Facius, Lewis, Thew, Raimbach, Bovi, Bacon and Ogborne, various sizes and condition, together with approx. forty 20th century posters for gallery exhibitions and sporting events, reproduction prints of old master paintings and propoganda posters, various sizes and condition (approx.70)

Tietze (Hans and Tietze-Conrat, Erica). The Drawings of the Venetian Painters in the 15th and 16th Centuries, 2 vols., reprinted Collectors Editions, 1970, b & w plts., orig. qtr. mock morocco, 4to, together with Brauer (Heinrich and Wittkower, Rudolf), Die Zeichnungen des Gianlorenzo Bernini, 2 vols., reprinted Collectors Editions, c.1970, b & w plts., orig. qtr. mock morocco, folio, plus Popham (A. E.), Correggio`s Drawings, pub. British Academy, 1957, numerous b & w plts. and illusts., orig. cloth, 4to, and Old Master Drawings, a quarterly magazine for students and collectors, 14 vols., reprinted Collectors Editions, 1970, orig. uniform red cloth, 4to, plus Passavant (J. D.), Le Peintre-Graveur, 6 vols. bound in 3, 1860, reprinted Burt Franklin, n.d., c. 1975, orig. pubs. blue cloth gilt, and De Vesme (Alexandre and Massar, Phyllis Dearborn), Stefano della Bella, Catalogue Raisonne, 2 vols. (text/plates), reprinted Collectors Editions, 1971, b & w illusts., orig. cloth, folio, Boon (K. G.), Rembrandt, The Complete Etchings, New York, Abrams, n.d., c. 1960s, numerous b & w illusts., orig. cloth in frayed d.j., folio, plus others on prints and etchings, including Karl Schwarz, Augustin Hirschbogel, 2 vols., reprinted, 1971 (32)

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL MILLENIUM EDITION Blended Scotch whisky, in decanter-style bottle. 70cl, 40% volume. In carton. DUNHILL OLD MASTER CELEBRATION EDITION Blended Scotch whisky, in opaque blue ceramic bottle. 70cl, 43% volume. BELL`S 2000 MILLENNIUM EDITION Blended Scotch whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. In display carton. 3 bottles

DUNHILL OLD MASTER CRYSTAL DECANTER (4) Blended Scotch Whisky. No capacity or strength stated. In carton. DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky, Cellar Master`s Number T 13663. 1 L, 43% volume, in carton. DUNHILL GENTLEMAN`S SPEYSIDE BLEND Blended Scotch Whisky, Cellar Master`s Number J 8383 B. 700ml, 43% volume, in carton. 6 bottles

DUNHILL OLD MASTER Blended Scotch whisky, bottled for the American market. 75cl, 43% volume. In carton. J&B ULTIMA Blended Scotch whisky, comprising malts and grains from 128 different distilleries. 70cl, 43% volume. In carton. JOHNNIE WALKER 15 YEAR OLD PURE MALT Pure malt Scotch whisky, bottled for the Portugese market. 70cl, 43% volume. In carton. 3 bottles.

DUNHILL FINEST OLD MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky, Cellar Master`s number J 04776. 750ml, 43% volume, in carton. CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl, 43% volume. BAILLIE NICOL JARVIE Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. KING OF SCOTS RARE 25 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky in Spode decanter. 750ml, 43% volume. FAMOUS GROUSE 1987 VINTAGE Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume, in tube. BALLANTINE`S GOLD SEAL Blended Scotch Whisky, aged 12 years. 750ml, 43% volume, in carton. 6 bottles

AMERICA. – Harold McCRACKEN. The Frank Tenney Johnson Book, a Master Painter of the Old West. New York: 1974. 4to (335 x 258mm.) Numerous illustrations, many colour. Original cloth, dust-jacket (small tears and nicks). – And a quantity of others on America, including many of art reference interest (a quantity).

A quantity of old master mounted prints and various postcards

A vermeil flatware service, ONC for Cartier, Last quarter 20th century, in the ``Karen`` pattern designed 1939, marked ``Handwrought O.N.C. Sterling`` (Old Newbury Crafters) and ``Cartier``, with personal mark of craftsman, comprising: 12 dinner forks (7.75``), 12 luncheon forks (7.25``), 11 dessert forks (6.75``), 11 salad forks (7``), 12 teaspoons (6``), 12 oval bowl soup spoons (7``), 12 round bowl soup spoons (6.25``), 7 demitasse spoons (4.75``), 10 new French hollow steel-bladed dinner knives (9.5``), 10 new French hollow steel-bladed luncheon knives (8.75``), 12 hollow steel-bladed steak knives (8.5``), 10 hollow steel-bladed fish knives (7.75``), 1 hollow steel-bladed master butter spreader (7``), 5 flat handle butter spreaders (5.75``), 1 oval bowl serving spoon (9``), 1 pointed serving spoon (10``), 1 casserole spoon (10``), 1 large cold meat fork (10``), 2 vegetable serving forks (9.75``), and 2 steel-bladed pie - cake servers (10.25``), 145 pcs, not monogrammed, weighable sterling: 153.8 oz troy tw approximately

A SMALL QUANTITY OF OLD MASTER PRINTS INCLUDING LATE 16TH C WOOD CUTS EARLY 17TH C ENGRAVINGS AND OTHERS AND TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE 2ND BATALLION ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES ON PARADE INDIA 1ST JANUARY 1928

An old Kismet Duplex Master brass foot pump and an ACW one

Dalwhinnie The Distillers Edition 1986 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky level at top of shoulder, 70cl, 43% vol (boxed), Dunhill Old Master Finest Scotch Whisky, labelled for the Thai market, cellar master`s number 34988, level at lower neck, 750ml, 43% vol, boxed (2)

Dunhill Old Master Finest Scotch Whisky 43% volume, 500ml. The Famous Grouse 12 year old 1989 vintage malt whisky, 70cl, 40% volume, in tin. Dewar`s Special Reserve 12 year old finest Scotch whisky, 43% volume, one litre, boxed. Dimple 15 year old De Luxe Scotch whisky 70cl, 40% volume, boxed. Chivas Regal 12 year old Premium Scotch whisky, 100cl, 40% volume, in tin and in box (two bottles). The Famous Grouse 10 year old blended malt Scotch whisky, 700 ml, 40% volume, boxed. (seven bottles in total)

A VICTORIAN TROPHY CUP AND A COVERengraved with contemporary armorials, with textured C scroll handles, on flared foot, the ogee domed cover with banded knop, 33cm h, by Hunt & Roskell, also marked HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 5904, London 1871, the cover by Robert Hennell & Sons, London 1872, 53ozsThe arms are those of Lewis of Clynfiew impaling Colby.The engraved inscription reads: PRESENTED TO MAJOR WILLIAM HENRY LEWIS OF CLYNFIEW FOR MANY YEARS MASTER OF THE TIVYSIDE HUNT BY A FEW OF THE OLD MEMBERS 1872, FLOREANT LITTORA TIVY.++In fine condition, largely free from polishing scratches, etc. The marks as struck

The Model Railway System of Josué Droz, 1925-35Completely made by hand: An absolutely unique masterpiece of Swiss precision engineering. and a spectacular work of a lifetime! For centuries, La Chaux-de-Fonds in the Swiss Neuchâtel Jura has been regarded as an instrument-making center of excellence, producing precision engineering, clocks, toys and musical boxes of the highest quality, some of which are now exhibited in the famous horology museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The La Chaux-de-Fonds district is also the birthplace of the renowned horologist Pierre Jaquet-Droz, whose three `androids` can be seen in nearby Neuchâtel. It is not by chance, then, that the name of the maker of this unique model railway system now offered for sale, is Josué Droz, a citizen of La Chaux-de-Fonds. Although we do not know the precise family connection between the two Droz engineers, the spirit of the master is evident in this remarkable model railway! Born in 1895, Josué Droz began work on the construction of his scale model railway station installation modeled on the SBB - Schweizer Bundesbahn (Swiss Federal Railways) - when he was thirty. As a trained cabinet maker, he was familiar with precision modeling and devoted every free minute of his time to his meticulously-planned master work. It was not completed until 1936, eleven years and an unbelievable 18,000 man hours later. His complete railway station system, faithful to the original in even the smallest detail, remains absolutely unique throughout the world, surpassing the finest commercial brands in its precision and quality. Droz designed and built the system himself, sometimes in consultation with well-known Swiss engineers and specialists. The system is designed to a scale of 1:30 (48 mm gauge), thoroughly thought out and executed with outstanding skill and care, and lacks absolutely nothing when it comes to originality and accuracy of detail. Its overall size is an impressive 6 x 16 meters (96 sq. meters/approx. 1,000 sq feet)! In November 1936, whilst the effects of the world recession were still being felt, the complete system was exhibited for fourteen days by the municipal Documentation Office for Trade and Engineering, the first and only time that it has been seen by the public, in the old Apollo Cinema Theatre in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Since that time, the complete system has rested in sturdy custom-built upholstered wooden boxes, protected from humidity and cold, in the attic of its creator in No. 17 Rue de la Réformation, La Chaux-de-Fonds, until it was discovered by ATB and made known to the public. This important model railway represents the golden age ideal of a truly public transportation system which transformed the world during the first part of the 20th century. Words are not enough to describe the precision, accuracy, perseverance and patience, the great talent, which Josué Droz devoted to creating his masterpiece. TECHNICAL DATA: 3 Complete Train Sets 236 x 630 in. = 1,033 sq feet/16 x 6 m System. ROLLING STOCK: 1) 3 Electric Locomotives, comprising: a) "Type CFF Series 10901" Locomotive, weight: 15 lbs (7 kg.), Length: 20 in. (50 cm), Tractive power: 55 lbs (25 kg). b) "Type P.O. Series 14304" Locomotive, weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg), Length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), Tractive power: 55 lbs (25 kg). c) "Type Pacific Series 6106" Steam Locomotive, electrified. Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg), Length: 30 in. (75 cm), Tractive power: 44 lbs (20 kg). - 2) 8 Express Train Carriages, comprising the following: a) Pullman Carriage "Mitropa", length: 25.6 in. (65 cm), Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg!). Mahogany interior fittings, 24 lamps, 16 mirrors, 12 glass-topped tables and small electric lamps, 24 upholstered seats, 2 clocks, ceiling lighting, toilets, curtains, luggage racks, linoleum floor and inlaid maple ceiling. b) Saloon Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 7 lbs (3.15 kg). Rosewood interior, 2 four-branch chandeliers, upholstered leather seats and sofas, table, mirrors, toilets and 12 lamps. c) Restaurant Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Pink cedarwood interior, leather folding seats, tables, mirrors, kitchen. d) Sleeping Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg), Oak interior with mirrors, toilets, 12 lamps. e) Coach: First and Second class, upholstered folding seats (blue and copper colors), 9 lamps, gangway, mirrors, toilets, etc. f) 2 Coaches: 3rd class, length: 18 in./46 cm, weight: 4.4 lbs/2 kg each. With 8 lamps and folding tables at the windows. g) 1 Luggage Wagon, length: 15.4 in./39 cm, weight: 3.9 lbs/1.75 kg each. With 8 lamps. - All the carriages are faithful scale models of the originals; the windows and doors can be opened and the interior furnishings have been recreated down to the smallest detail and peopled with miniature passengers to give greater realism. The electric lighting is controlled separately, with a dynamo for the individual carriages. - 3) 6 Passenger Carriages, comprising: a) Mail Car, length: 14 in./35.5 cm, weight: 3.6 lbs/1.65 kg. With 8 lamps. b) Baggage Car, length: 12.6 in./32 cm, weight: 3 lbs/1.35 kg. With 8 lamps. c) 4 Coaches: 3rd class, one has 3 moving axles which automatically take bends, fitted with buffers, each with 8 lamps, moveable windows and doors. Weight: 3.3 lbs/1.5 kg each. - 4) 15 Various Freight Wagons. These are mainly open timber wagons of various lengths. Weight: 1.8-4.4 lbs/0.8-2 kg each. All fitted with loads!!! RAILWAY INSTALLATION: 1) Main Railway Station. Of modern construction with pavements and 2 ancillary buildings, all with interior fittings and lighting reproduced down to the finest detail. Dimensions: 56 in./1.43 m long, 27 in./69 cm deep, 19 in./49 cm high. Three illuminated buildings with a total of 40 lamps!! a) Left-hand Building: With luggage hall, stationmaster`s office, materials store, entrance hall, furnished dwelling: 3 rooms and kitchen, bath, WC, mirrors, pictures, hand basin etc. b) Main Building (Center): Large hall with chrome chandelier, flower and newspaper kiosks, hairdresser, ticket office, pedestrian underpass to the platform, automatic vending machines, illuminated electric clock (!), passengers and personnel. c) Right-hand Building: Furnished restaurant, marble-topped tables, counter, 30 chairs, cloakroom, fittings and 3-branch chandelier, passengers and personnel, first and second class waiting rooms, W.C., a furnished dwelling as in the left hand ancillary building. - 2) Freight Depot. Dimensions: 78 in./2 m long (!), 27 in./ 69 cm deep and 10 in./26 cm high. Roofed and closed with open platform, office, W.C., lighting with 8 lamps, space for unloading 4 wagons and 1 revolving crane. 3) 2 Platforms, a) With bench, letterbox, ticket machines, small central area, 8 switches for controlling the lighting and functioning electrical platform clock. b) With 7 lamps, a lighted electrical platform clock, 2 benches, pedestrian underpass to the railway station. Dimensions: 78 in./2 m long (!), 8 in./20.5 cm deep, 7.5 in./19 cm high. - 4) Signal Box. Faithful model of original. With 26 switches and 44 contact plugs. Dimensions: 23 in./60 cm long, 7 in./18 cm deep and 16.7 in./ 42.5 cm high. - 5) Engine Shed. For locomotives and waggons, with 3 entrances, 6 doors and 8 lamps. Dimensions: 44.5 in./1.13 m long (!), 27.6 in./70 cm deep and 19 in./48 cm high. - 6) Distribution Substation. Distributor for 10 different surface and underground cables with switches and isolators. Dimensions: 15 in./ 39 cm long, 3.4 in./8.5 cm deep, 13.8 in./35 cm high. - 7) Lineman`s Cabin. Furnished as a waiting room, lighting with 8 lamps. Dimensions: 18 in./46 cm long, 10.3 in./26 cm deep, 11 in./28 cm high. - 8) Overpass. With 2 stairs. Dimensions: 57 in./1.45 m long (!), 4.3 in./ 11 cm deep, 13.8 in/35 cm high. - 9) Bridge. With strengthened arch. Dimensions: 78.7 in./2 m long (!) 14.4 in./36.5 cm wide, 15.8 in./40 cm high. - 10) Turntable. Diameter: 29.5 in./75 cm. Motor and remote control, micro adjustment by means of worm drive, limit contacts. - 11) Roller Ladder. For installation of electric overhead wires. TRACKS MATERIALS: 1) Approx. 131 ft. (400 m) of Railway Tracks 132 lbs (60 kg) profile iron, secured in accordance with the original, using approx. 25,000 bolts. - 2) 3,300 Wooden Sleepers. - 3) Approx. 1,500 Fishplates, scured to rails by 3,000 track bolts. - 4) 22 Intersections (of which 21 are single points) with electrodynamic lanterns, 21.6 in./55 cm long, and 1 angle intersection. - 5) 8 Signals: disk, 3 pallets (of which 2 are automatic), 2 signal bells with 2 bells, 2 signal bells with 1 bell, all with electrodynamic remote control. FURTHER MATERIALS: 1) Approx. 320 Wheel Brakes on wagons and locomotives. - 2) Approx. 106 Overhead Line Towers with approx. 157,5 in./400 m of cable. - 3) 322 Porcelain Isolators and 250 Compound Isolators. - 4) 2 Cranes, one for double-track use on spoil car and one slewing crane. - 5) Approx. 120 Different Figures. ELECTRICAL OPERATING EQUIPMENT: 1) Specially Constructed Transformer: By "Ecole d`Electrotechnique du Technicum du Locle". For 110, 125, 150, 220 and 250 V/3 A/per 50. - 2) Signal Box with photoelectric barrier remote control!!!Please WATCH on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerDie komplett von Hand gefertigte detailgetreue Modelleisenbahn-Anlage des Josué Droz, 1925-36Das absolut einmalige Meisterwerk Schweizer Präzisionsarbeit. La Chaux-de-Fonds im Schweizerischen Neuchâteler Jura gilt seit Jahrhunderten als das feinmechanische Zentrum der Welt für absolute Präzisionsinstrumente - vor allem von Uhren, Spieldosen und Musikautomaten - in allerhöchster Qualität, was noch heute das berühmte Uhren-Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds auf eindrucksvolle Weise repräsentiert. Mit dem Ort La Chaux-de-Fonds ist auch der Name Jaquet-Droz verbunden - der Erbauer der bis heute unerreichten Automaten. Seine Meisterwerke sind dort und im nahegelegenen Neuchâtel ausgestellt. Nicht von ungefähr steht der Name des Erbauers dieser einmaligen Modelleisenbahn-Anlage, Josué-Droz, als Bürger von La Chaux-de-Fonds, in enger Verbindung zu dieser Hochburg der feinmechanischen Präzisionswerke, obwohl wir bisher nicht konkret den Verwandtschaftsgrad zu Jaquet-Droz erfahren haben. Aber eines ist sicher, sein fachliches Wissen und sein handwerkliches Geschick hat der berühmte Automaten-Konstrukteur Jacques Droz seinen Nachfahren vererbt. 1925 begann Josué Droz als 30-jähriger mit dem Bau seiner maßstabsgetreuen Bahnhofsanlage der SBB - Schweizer Bundesbahn. Als gelernter Tischler war ihm präzises Modellieren vertraut. So widmete Josué Droz jede freie Minute seinem akribisch geplanten Meisterwerk, das er erst 1936, also schließlich erst nach elf Jahren und unglaublichen 18.000 Arbeitsstunden, fertigstellen konnte. Originalgetreu bis ins kleinste Detail hat Josué Droz eine komplette Eisenbahnanlage konstruiert, die weltweit bis heute absolut einmalig ist und die jedes Markenprodukt in Qualität und Präzision übertrifft. Man kann sie nicht mit Worten beschreiben, man muß sie gesehen haben, um zu begreifen, mit welcher Präzision und Detailliebe, mit welcher Ausdauer und Geduld und mit welch großem Talent Josué Droz dieses Meisterwerk geschaffen hat. Droz` Modellanlage ist im Maßstab 1:30 (Spurweite 48 mm) konzipiert, bis ins einzelne Detail durchdacht und sorgfältig von Hand gefertigt. Die Gesamtmaße der Anlage betragen überwältigende 96 qm (6 x 16 m)! Namhafte Schweizer Techniker und Spezialisten berieten ihn, den geschickten und genialen Modellbauer. Im November 1936, noch unter dem Einfluß der Weltwirtschaftskrise, wurde die Anlage erstmals - und einmalig (!) - für 14 Tage im alten Apollo-Kino in La Chaux-de-Fonds von der städtischen Dokumentationsstelle für Technik und Gewerbe ausgestellt. Bis 2002 ruhte die gesamte Anlage in stabilen, maßgeschneiderten und gepolsterten Holzkisten - optimal gegen Feuchtigkeit und Kälte geschützt - auf dem Dachboden seines Schöpfers in der Rue de la Réformation No. 17 im Schweizerischen La Chaux-de-Fonds, bis sie von ATB entdeckt und der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht wurde. Die gesamte Anlage spiegelt die unvergessene Epoche der seinerzeit überaus fortschrittlichen Errungenschaft der unbegrenzten Fortbewegung der 20er Jahre: eine beeindruckende Erfindung und Einrichtung, die bis heute ihre Nutzbarkeit bewiesen und erhalten hat. TECHNISCHE DATEN: Gesamtfläche der Anlage: 16 x 6 m mit 3 kompletten Zügen. FAHRMATERIAL: 1) 3 Elektro-Lokomotiven: a) Lok "Type CFF Serie 10901", Gewicht: 7 kg. Länge: 50 cm. Zugkraft 25 kg. b) Lok "Typ P.O. Serie 14304", Gewicht: 8 kg. Länge 52 cm. Zugkraft 25 kg. c) Dampflok "Typ Pacific Serie 6106", elektrifiziert, Gewicht: 7,5 kg. Länge: 75 cm. Zugkraft 20 kg. - 2) 8 D-Zug-Wagen: a) Pullman-Wagen "Mitropa", Länge: 65 cm. Gewicht: 3,8 kg! Mahagoni-Innenausstattung, 24 Lampen, 16 Spiegel, 12 Tische mit Glasplatten und kleinen beleuchtbaren Lampen, 24 Polstersessel, 2 Uhren, Deckenleuchte, Toiletten, Vorhängen, Gepäckfächern, Linoleumboden und Ahorndecke mit Intarsien. b) Salonwagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3,15 kg. Palisander-Innenausstattung, 2 vierarmige Lüster, gepolsterte Ledersessel und -sofas, Tische, Spiegel, Toiletten und 12 Lampen. c) Speisewagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3 kg. Innenausstattung aus rosa Zedernholz, Lederklappsessel, Tische, Spiegel, Küche. d) Schlafwagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3 kg. Innenausstattung aus Eiche, Spiegel, Toiletten, 12 Lampen. e) Personenwagen "1. und 2. Klasse", gepolsterte Klappbänke (blau und kupferfarben), 9 Lampen, Durchgang, Spiegel, Toiletten, etc. f) 2 Personenwagen "3. Klasse", Länge: 46 cm. Gewicht: jeweils 2 kg, mit 8 Lampen und Klapptischen an den Fenstern. g) 1 Gepäckwagen, Länge: 39 cm. Gewicht: 1,75 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. - Alle Wagen sind absolut originalgetreu rekonstruiert, die Fenster und Türen lassen sich öffnen, die Inneneinrichtung ist detailgetreu wiedergegeben und mit Reisenden figürlich äußerst attraktiv bestückt. Die elektrische Beleuchtung ist mit Dynamo für die einzelnen Wagen individuell gesteuert. - 3) 6 Personenwagen: a) Postwagen, Länge: 35,5 cm. Gewicht: 1,65 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. b) Gepäckwagen, Länge: 32 cm. Gewicht: 1,35 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. c) 4 Personenwagen "3. Klasse", einer davon mit 3 beweglichen Achsen, die automatisch die Kurven nehmen, mit Puffern, jeweils 8 Lampen, beweglichen Fenstern und Türen, Gewicht: jeweils 1,5 kg. - 4) 15 verschiedene Güterwagen, u.a. offener Langholzwagen, Längen: verschieden, Gewicht: jeweils 0,8-2 kg. Alle mit Ladegut bestückt!!! AUFBAUTEN: 1) Hauptbahnhof: Moderner Bau mit Bürgersteigen, mit 2 Nebengebäuden, alle mit detailgetreuer Inneneinrichtung und Beleuchtung. Maße: 1,43 m lang, 69 cm tief, 49 cm hoch. 3 beleuchtete Gebäude mit insgesamt 40 Lampen!! a) Linkes Gebäude: Mit Gepäckhalle, Büro des Stationsvorstehers, Materiallager, Eingangshalle, möblierte Wohnung, 3 Zimmer und Küche, Bad, WC, Spiegel, Bilder, Becken etc. b) Zentralgebäude (Mitte): Große Halle mit Chromlüster, Blumen- und Zeitungskiosken, Friseur, Fahrkartenbüro, Fußgängerunterführung zum Bahnsteig, Automaten, beleuchteter elektrischer Uhr, Reisende und Personal. c) Rechtes Gebäude: Möblierte Gaststätte, Tische mit Marmorplatten, Theke, 30 Stühle, Garderobe, Garnituren und 3-armige Lüster, Reisende und Personal, Wartesäle 1. und 2. Klasse, WC, eine möblierte Wohnung wie im linken Nebengebäude. - 2) Güterbahnhof: Maße: 2,00 m lang, 69 cm tief und 26 cm hoch. Bahnsteig unter freiem Himmel, überdacht und geschlossen, Büro, WC, Beleuchtung mit 8 Lampen. Platz zum Abladen von 4 Waggons, ein Drehkran. - 3) 2 Bahnsteige: a) Mit Bank, Briefkasten, Fahrkartenautomaten, kleiner Zentrale, 8 Schaltern zur Regelung der Beleuchtung und funktionierender elektrischer Bahnsteiguhr. b) Mit 7 Lampen, einer beleuchteten elektrischen Bahnsteiguhr, 2 Bänken, Fußgänger-Unterführung zum Bahnhof. Maße: 2,00 m lang, 20,5 cm tief, 19 cm hoch. - 4) Originalgetreues Stellwerk: Mit 26 Schaltern und 44 Kontakt-Steckern. Maße: 60 cm lang, 18 cm tief und 42,5 cm hoch. - 5) Lokschuppen: Für Lokomotiven und Waggons, mit 3 Einfahrten, 6 Toren und 8 Lampen. Maße: 1,13 m lang x 70 cm tief und 48 cm hoch. - 6) Schaltstation: Verteiler für 10 verschiedene ober- und unterirdische Leitungen mit Schaltern und Isolatoren. Maße: 39 cm lang, 8,5 cm tief, 35 cm hoch. - 7) Bahnwärterhaus: Möbliert, mit Warteraum, Beleuchtung mit 8 Lampen. Maße: 46 cm lang, 26 cm tief, 28 cm hoch. - 8) Übergang: Mit 2 Treppen. Maße: 1,45 m lang!! 11 cm breit, 35 cm hoch. - 9) Brücke: Mit verstärkten Bögen. Maße: 2,00 m lang!! 36,5 cm breit, 40 cm hoch. - 10) Drehscheibe: Durchmesser: 75 cm. Motor und Fernbedienung, Feineinstellung über Schneckengang, Anhaltekontakte. - 11) Rolleiter: Zur Kabelanbringung. SCHIENENMATERIAL: 1) Ca. 400 Meter Gleise, (60 kg) Profileisen, mit ca. 25.000 Schrauben absolut originalgetreu befestigt. - 2) 3.300 Schwellen aus Holz. - 3) Ca. 1.500 Laschen, mit 3.000 Gleisschrauben auf Schienen befestigt. - 4) 22 Kreuzungen, davon 21 einfache Weichen, mit elektrodynamischen Laternen, 55 cm lang, sowie 1 Winkelkreuzung. - 5) 8 Signale: 1 Scheiben-, 3 Paletten- (davon 2 automatische), 2 Läutwerke mit 2 Glocken, 2 Läutwerke mit 1 Glocke, alles mit elektrodynamischer Fernbedienung. WEITERES MATERIAL: 1) Ca. 320 Radbremsen, an Waggons und Lokomotiven. - 2) Ca. 106 Oberleitungsmasten, mit ca. 400 m Kabel. - 3) 322 Isolatoren aus Porzellan, 250 aus Masse. - 4) 2 Kräne, einer für doppelgleisigen Einsatz auf Lore und 1 Drehkran. - 5) Ca. 120 verschiedene Figuren. ELEKTRISCHER BETRIEB: 1) Spezial-Transformator, hergestellt von "Ecole d`Electrotechnique du Technicum du Locle". Für 110, 125, 150, 220 und 250 V/ 3 Amp./per 50. - 2) Stellwerk, mit Lichtschranken-Fernsteuerung!!!Please WATCH on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker

Greater Antilles, Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola (A Chart of the Windward Passage Between the Islands of Jamaica Hispaniola and Cuba with the Other Passages to the Northward of Hispaniola…), Faden, London, 1795. 30 x 22.5”. (BW) This large-scale sea chart shows Hispaniola, Jamaica, and parts of Cuba and the Bahamas. It depicts the Windward Passage, the important shipping lane between Cuba and Hispaniola that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic. The chart is based on the "journals, observations and draughts" of Charles Roberts, Master in the Royal Navy, as well as the work in Antoine-Hyacinthe de Chastenet Puysegur`s Pilote de l`Isle de St. Domingue and Jacques Nicolas Bellin`s Description des debouquements qui sont au nord de l`Isle de St. Domingue. The coastlines feature great detail of topography, soundings, shoals, and safe anchorages. Four coastal approach views are depicted in the interior of Cuba, and a small inset at left shows detail of the Morant Cays, four small islands southeast of Jamaica. At top left is a chart of Charles Roberts` astronomical observations. Printed on heavy paper with light offsetting and a few archivally repaired centerfold separations. There is a tiny hole near the centerfold, and two short tears that just enter neatline at bottom that have all been archivally repaired. There is an interesting old manuscript ink notation below Hispaniola. (B)

* Charles Macé, French 1631-1665- "Rebecca ex Mesopotamia ad virum fuum Isaac proficiscitur", after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Il Grechetto; etching on laid, 31x44cm: Ignace-Cornelius Marinus, Dutch 1599-1639- "Tvnc Princeps Sacerdotvm Scidit Vestimenta sva Dicens Blasphemavit", after Jacob Jordaens; engraving, 43.2x33.5cm: Girardo Fontana, Italian, late 17th century- The Nativity of Christ; engraving on laid, 35.5x45cm: together with a further small quantity of Old Master and later prints engravings and others, (12) (unframed)

* Two albums of photographs, late 19th century, containing images that include ancient ruins, architecture, landscapes, native peoples and old master paintings, width 37 cm, (2), (a/f).

Unsigned oil on canvas laid on board, early old master style portrait study of a young man with moustache and beard 17 1/2" x 13 3/4".