A SET OF TEN REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRSIN THE MANNER OF GEORGE SMITH, CIRCA 1815Several of the chairs bearing maker's stamp 'IM'each 87cm high, 48cm wide, 53cm deep overall Provenance: Purchased from John Bly, 27 Bury Street, St James's, London, 1999 (£38,500). Condition Report: The chairs have marks, knocks, scratches, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use. There are some losses and restorations including to the crest rail/side support joints, repairs to some legs of the armchairs, and a patch to the back of the centre back rail of one armchair; a back leg spliced; repairs to some crest rails; pronounced scratching and knocks to the knees of some chairs. There are some variations to the timber of some crest rails with varying grain to the other chairs and possibly slightly different carving. There is evidence of worm largely to the beech seat rails. Stamp 'WB' to seat rail. The drop in seats are recently re-upholstered and we are unable to inspect and comment on these fabric covered areas. The upholstery fabric is recent and intact. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GEORGE IV OAK AND POLLARD OAK LIBRARY TABLEATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825With two concealed frieze drawers and recessed brass casters recessed to the feet74cm high, 120cm wide, 68cm deepFor a writing desk attributed to Gillows with a closely related base, see Christie's, London, Furniture, 13th September 2007, Lot 1162 (£4,750). Condition Report: There are some marks, stains, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.The top is clean with slightly open grain with some pitting from knocks and some filler.There are some small fillets to cracks on the moulded edge border, a small patch of veneer to one platform base, some small veneer chips including to the corners of the platform bases.The locks are original. There is no key, the locks are open.The drawer linings are mahogany. One drawer is slightly stiff to operate.The feet with chips to the edges of the recesses.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY CIRCULAR CONCENTRIC EXTENDING DINING TABLE CIRCA 1835With four additional concentric leaf additions 80cm high, 135cm diameter (189cm diameter with additional leaves)Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.The top appears to be solid mahogany.The top and the the four concentric leaves have some movement to the shape of the arc slotting around the table and bowing affecting the flatness of the surface.. There is a crack to the top central section (butterfly patches underneath to brace the crack), and cracks from two figuring knots, one of which it patched and corresponds to a visible knot patch outline to the underside. The concentric leaves when laid surface to surface do not sit quite flat, there are cracks to the under border, with one section partially loose. The underside of the top is dry and largely untouched. There is a pull out brass handle to release the tilt top. The weight of the top is too heavy to be held by the base. The eight draw-out supports that hold the leaves fit loosely within the slots and some of the brass thumb screw fixings are lacking thread, so that with some attention from a restorer it would be possible to get the surface sections more flush and level than they currently are.There are losses and restorations including a carved scroll top section to the to of one leg where it meets the tapering octagonal column. The column is sectional in construction and has some cracks to the sides. One of the legs has a crack mid-way up the leg suggesting that it has been detached and repaired. There are brass casters.There is evidence of worm to bearer on the top of the column and to the column.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LAMP TABLESCIRCA 1835each 72.5cm high, 61cm wide, 46cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.The tops with ripple flame figuring, both slightly bowed (visible under scrutiny when on their side), one with a small patch. The frieze drawers with turned handles and opposing false turned handles, one table has no false handles, instead two brass studs. The drawers with some ink stains to the interiors and with locks. There is no key and the locks are open. The underside of the tops and bases with traces of dark stain wax and with a pale wash.Some losses of veneers including to the base of the platform. The dark stain has some crackelure in particular to the feet and platform base areas.There is some evidence of worm including to the underside of the bases.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY MECHANICAL BACHELOR'S CHEST OF DRAWERSIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS POTTER & JOHN KELSEY, CIRCA 1745The hinged top opening to a baize inset surface the rising sprung mechanism till with pigeon holes and drawers and released by brass knops to each side, with a lock to the back, above two short and one long false drawer front and two long drawers, one short false drawer hinging open to form a support for the top73cm high, 74cm wide, 37cm deep (when closed) It is possible that the maker is Thomas Potter of Holborn, who is recorded as being in partnership from the late 1730s with John Kelsey. It is believed that Potter & Kelsey made an eccentric repertoire of multi-purpose mechanical 'harlequin' furniture with sophisticated sprung mechanisms normally associated with German and continental production. See Christopher Gilbert and Tessa Murdoch, John Channon and brass-inlaid furniture 1730-1760, plate 11, for an advertisement print, signed Potter, showing related pieces with sprung mechanisms, including intricate designs including related side struts to the till and the brass release knops. The advertisement records ambitious designs showing that the maker was capable of producing highly specialised furniture, the detail with which the pieces are shown may suggest that they were Potter's own invention. See also plate VIII for a harlequin games table with a related mechanism. See Christie's, November 1990, Executors of the late Colonel William Stirling Keir, lot 59, for a table with a similar sprung mechanism rising till. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges. There is a darker mark/stain to the top.The brass knops to the side release the rising section, which rises but doesn't engage to sit quite level. It is possible to lift the rising section from the piece. This will probably require some attention to secure in place and operate as originally intended, the large metal sprung elements appear to be original Some sections of replacement and losses including: the green felt inset is later; there is a replacement section to the top of the hinged false drawer front that supports the hinged top; the brass oval escutcheons are replacements; some later blocks to the interior; there is a patch to the front of the lower drawer adjacent to the keyhole area; repairs to the feet.The handles appear to be original, they have been crudely gouged out to the interior of one drawer front No key present, the locks to the two drawers are open.Some splits to the drawer linings. There is some evidence of old worm.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GROUP OF GLASSWARE (9)18th/19th centuryComprising; three facet stemmed wine glasses with engraved `oxo' borders; a taller facet stemmed wine glass; a patch stand; a pair of jelly glasses; a wine glass engraved with the initials `JB' , thistles and a rose bud; a smaller engraved glass, engraved with hops , barley, a bird and the initials, `JLB'. Provenance: Pelling Place, Old Windsor, BerkshireOne of the three facet stemmed wine glasses has chips to the foot. Both jelly glasses have chips to the foot
A 19TH CENTURY BRASS STUDDED AND VENEERED HARDWOOD ZANZIBAR CHESTThe lift top over three drawers, 109cm wide; 48cm highCondition report: Various inevitable scuffs, scrathes, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Weathering and dents to metal work, losses and general wear. Red stained/ painted sides and back. Various missing mounts to the sides and back. Various light shrinkage, notably to sides an back. The back with rectangular patch and a missing boss and other holes indicating missing mounts. See images. Locks loose in drawers and missing lock to the lift up lid.
An early 20th century Continental porcelain patch box of circular form, the hinged cover painted with a figure playing the lute to a maiden, together with three porcelain trinket boxes including an example decorated with Dutch boy and girl in landscape scene (4). Additional InformationLight scratches and wear to the decorations, the small oval example with frame loose from the body.
An early 18th century and later oak court cupboard of small proportions, the upper section with central cupboard door above a base with cupboard door to the right hand side raised on stile supports, height 128cm, width 96cm.Additional InformationThe piece has been reduced from a larger piece, has had patch repairs in some areas, metalwork replaced but retains a good colour with general surface wear throughout.
ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES BAKER PYNE (BRITISH, 1800-1870)A view in the Italian lakesoil on canvas62 x 79cmCondition reportThe canvas is relined. Extensive craquelure. Some yellowing/discolouration. Some small brown marks and spots in places. A few small spots of paint loss to edges/corners.Inspection under UV reveals a fairly large patch of retouching to centre above hill in sky, approximately 8cm x 5cm and other small spots of retouching to other places, mostly to sky and water.Confirmation of framed size of the picture is 73cm x 91.5cm.
GEORGE TURNER (BRITISH, 1843-1910)A Brook at Barrow on Trentsigned 'George Turner' (lower right) and inscribed (verso)oil on canvas41 x 65cmCondition reportOriginal canvas; there is a patch to the reverse, lower centre. Scattered areas of craquelure, particularly to the darker pigments. Ultraviolet reveals areas of retouching, to the trees, upper right, the sky, upper left and corresponding tothe aforementioned patch, lower centre. Held in a later plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, 41cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated with foliage and characters, reeded wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted tortoise shell wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match. Patch of shell lacking from rear of scabbard.
A RARE 1807/08 PATTERN 10TH LIGHT DRAGOONS OR HUSSARS OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm curved clipped back blade decorated with stylised calligraphy, celestial imagery and spears in the Talismanic fashion, highlighted in gilt, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt with ornate langets applied with white metal badge and motto of the Prince of Wales, stepped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Some pitting to the top portion of the blade and small patch of fishskin replaced. See Page 62, plate 50 for a similar example, Swords of the British Army By Brian Robson and Page 85, plate 8.6 The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar.
A CASED 13-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE BY WILLIAM AND JOHN RIGBY OF DUBLIN, 28inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights to 400yards, signed with the manufacturer's details in Gothic script on the top flat, border and scroll engraved platinum lined and vented breech, serial no. 8922 to the underside of the breech and barrel, border and scroll engraved back action lock finely decorated with a stag, set trigger, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a tiger, serial no. 8922, the patch box decorated with a stag, finely chequered steel butt plate, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in a William and John Rigby rifle case with various accessories.
A GEORGE II SILVER COVERED TANKARD BY WILLIAM SHAW & WILLIAM PRIEST, London 1754, the domed lid engraved with initials and with a scrolling thumbpiece, above a cylindrical plain tapered body engraved with a crest above a moulded girdle, 'S' scroll handle with a curved spade terminal, 18cm high, 20.8ozt, 648.9 grams (Condition report: general surface wear, scratches and small knocks, particularly to the cover dome and foot rim, there is a patch of solder to the inside of the lid, the bolt inside the hinge is loose and can drop out, as a consequence the hinge has lots of play in all directions, heavily tarnished throughout, the underside of the base shows ring of solder, exterior hallmarks quite rubbed, not sitting totally level on a flat surface, approx. diameter of the foot is 11.5cm)
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS CASED TWIN FUSEE EIGHT DAY BRACKET CLOCK, the bell top with hinged carrying handle, a brass urn finial to each corner, arched 17cm (6 3/4 dial) with strike /silent dial to the arch, Arabic and Roman numerals, date aperture above 6 o clock, painted spandrels with an applied gilt metal oval, the sides with quatrefoil sound frets set within a circle above glazed sides, arched glazed rear door, engraved back plate, bell strike, the case raised on four brass ogee bracket feet, height to handle up 61.5cm x width 29.5cm, with pendulum and winding key (3) (Condition report: areas of paint loss to the dial, also craquelure, wear to the spandrel decoration, some gapping to corners of top of case, small patch of veneer loss alongside of rear door, clock, winds, runs and chimes on the hour, winder and pendulum are both replacements, fabric panels are faded and fret work on back door is damaged)
A CASED SINGER MODEL 222K PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE, serial number EJ622987, bears standard badge, comes with a Singer 'A Manual of Family Sewing Machines and their Attachments' circa 1963, foot pedal and plug and a box of attachments including a binder, a tucker, a ruffler, an edge stitcher, a zipper foot, a foot hemmer and an adjustable hemmer (Condition report: machine has not been checked or tested, machine looks to be in fairly good condition, carry case has a few areas of wear, the interior of the case has a patch of peeling fabric lining on the right hand side)
A DERBY PORCELAIN PATCH MARK FIGURE OF A GRAZING SHEEP BESIDE A STUMP, CIRCA 1770, naturalistically modelled and with floral encrusted base, the underside bears the incised star mark for repairer Isaac Farnsworth, height 8cm x length 11cm, provenance: purchased from Thrift Cottage Antiques in March 2003, receipt available (Condition report: firing crack in the rear leg, both ears missing and evidence of glue where they would be, a few minor chips to foliage and flowers, glaze scuffs to base edge below sheep's head)
RICHARD GUYATT FOR WEDGWOOD & LIBERTY'S, a set of two Oranges & Lemons lemonade jugs and six handled beakers, the jugs both St. Clements, the beakers comprise two St. Giles, two St. Martins, a St. Anns and a St. Margarets, printed marks to bases, height of jugs 19cm, height of mugs 11cm (8) (Condition report: the jug with green banding has a stained chip to the spout and a patch of staining to the underside of the base, the blue band jug has a patch of staining to the rim where there has been a slight knock/ fracture to the edge of the rim, the mugs all appear to be in good order)
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY LARGE CLOISONNE BALUSTER VASES, flared circular rim and neck over a shaped square body and a spreading circular foot, the enamel with dragons and foliate scrolls, height 61cm (2) (Condition report: one vase has a misshapen top rim and an area around the foot with losses, there is a patch of attempted repair to the shoulder, the other has a loose copper rim to the base, the underside of both bases have cracks, some hairlines in the enamel to both)
A 19TH CENTURY ST. LOUIS CONCENTRIC MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT, centre dancing devil cane surrounded by five bands of canes, one of the outer canes with SL initials, undated, diameter 7cm x height 4.75cm (Condition report: on the top of the paperweight to the left of the initials is a patch of scratches and one small shallow chip which have become dirt filled, another area of surface scratches of varying levels of depth and size at the area behind the devil, the base has light surface wear)
THREE PIECES OF RUSKIN LUSTRE GLAZED POTTERY, comprising an orange lustre glazed egg shell pedestal fruit bowl, decorated with a band of underglaze fruiting vine decoration below the rim, short pedestal with a circular foot, diameter 25.5cm, together with a lilac lustre flared rim conical vase, decorated with a band of underglaze fruiting vine below the rim, height 37cm, both have painted scissor mark and dated 1927 and 1921 respectively, impressed 'RUSKIN ENGLAND ' with respective dates and a yellow lustre vase of onion form, impressed 'RUSKIN ENGLAND 1922', together with a Rustin's Waxcraft blue and green enamel pin badge and a matching circular enamelled plaque, diameters 3.9cm (5) (Condition report: the bowl has a rough firing rim around a patch of the rim, the lilac vase has an extensive stained vertical crack running through a large section of the body and the yellow vase has a stained crack running around the base of the neck)
AN 18-INCH W & A K JOHNSTON LIMITED (EDINBURGH & LONDON) CELESTIAL GLOBE, the sphere applied with twelve gores of blue printed in gilt with stars and zodiac signs, bears circular inset makers name, mounted in brass meridian, resting in walnut stand with coloured paper horizon ring printed with days-of-the-month, houses and signs of the Zodiac and also displaying compass directions, raised on four baluster turned legs with turned stretchers to carry the meridian ring at the base, height 66cm overall x diameter 62cm (Condition report: globe varnish has yellowed and the blue faded to varying degrees, some surface scuffs but no major tears, there is a circular patch above 'Horologium' that has been touched in with blue paint where it has cracked, there is a dent just after the words 'Canes Venatici' which also appears to have some repainting)
A collection of four English silver boxesvarious maker's and datesComprising: an early 18th century counter / patch box, maker's mark only TK, possibly Thomas Kedder, circa 1700, pull-off cover, die-stamped with a portrait of Queen Anne facing left in profile between the initials 'Q' and 'A', diameter 2.4cm, another early 18th century box, maker's mark only TK, possibly Thomas Kedder, circa 1700, circular with the die stamped portrait of Queen Anne to the centre of the cover, diameter 4cm, a circular box, maker's mark only to inside cover and base, possibly Thomas Tearle, London, circa 1720, rope twist rim to hinged cover and base, the cover engraved with three flowers / tulips, diameter 5.5cm, another patch box, indistinct maker's mark, patch box, bright engraved, later mounted painted portrait of a lady, diameter 2.3cm. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Late 19th century Swiss 14K gold fob watch, case measures 35mm diameter, within fitted box retailed by McDowell of DublinCondition report: Total weight 34.2 gramsWatch winds and ticks but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of its time keeping.Patch of tarnish/dirt to the face between 11 and 1 o'clock. The gold case has numerous small dents and scratches all around the sides. Back of case also has some surface scratching and some small dents visible from the inside. Inside the outer case is marked 14K and numbered 337708.
Large collection of Lilliput Lane cottages including Marche House, Snowdon Lodge, Little Bee, Dream Catchers, Gypsy Cottage, Sugar Mouse, Nutkin Cottage etc, full listing availableCondition report: Scotch Mist. Jewel in the Crown. Painting kit. Salmon's Leap. Gold Top. Penny's Post. Painting kit. Gypsy Cottage. Dream Catchers. Cabbage Patch Corner. Sugar & Spice. Country Charm. The Toadstool. Marche House paint your own. The Toy Box. Devon Leigh. Puddle Duck. Happy 21st birthday. Golden Memories. The Warren. Nutkin Cottage. Over The Sea To Skye. Suffolk Pinks paint your own. Key To The Door. Make A Wish. The Chocolate Box. Sugar Mouse. The Chocolate Factory. Little Bee. Gypsy Cottage. Catmint Cottage. Little Scrumpy. Country Charm. From Me To You. Lamplight. Bay View. Afternoon Tea. 2 unnamed
A late 17th century bronze cauldron possibly from The Fathers Foundary, Montacute, Somerset with angled handles, reeded legs and two foundry marks, with integral cast marks to the body, approximately 33cm diameter x 28cm highCondition report: Old oxidisation and marks, dents and scratches due to age and use, a patch to the side visible externally and within, otherwise condition consistent with age and use
A wicker sun lounger with arm rests on wheels with carrying handles at the foot end, 152cm long x 55cm wide x seat height approximately 30cm together with a wicker armchair with lattice work decoration to the seat, back and arms, 75cm wide x 50cm deep x seat height 41cm (2)Condition report: sun lounger with bleaching due to sun exposure, rubber outers of wheels perished and wheel spokes with oxidisation, wicker in good condition but with a large damp patch; armchair with some damage to the wicker on the arms and a couple of damp patches to the seat
A large collection of Records and Music Memorabilia predominantly Heavy Metal and mostly Iron Maiden. Also included in this lot are two gig used Drum sticks one by Anthrax and the other by Megadeth drummer. A small Drum Skin Nicko McBain ( Iron Maiden ) used and with black sharpie written on the front skin - `Nicko`s Ta - 5-11-95 GLASGOW. `A large near mint box set of Iron Maidens the First Ten Years. 6 x Gig Used Guitar Plectrums. Zoltan plectrum - 2 x Anthrax Scott Ian pics - Kael 2020 Butler ( Obituary ) pic and Dick. 5 x Iron Maiden postcard In concert Photo of Blaze Bayley a collection of gig tickets from Motorhead to Iron Maiden with Helloween, Napalm Death, Slayer, Metallica and More. Records in one large box With 25 x Iron Maiden 7 inch singles including picture discs and colour vinyl and picture sleeve singles - Run to the Hills,Out of the Silent Planet, Wildest Dreams, Angel and the Gambler, Rainmaker, Can I play with madness with transfer, Infinate Dreams with patch, Purgatory, Running Free, Women in Uniform and many more all original all excellent plus condition. Shapes and picture discs of The Trooper, Wasted Years, The Clairvoyant, Can I play with Madness, Flight of Icarus, Running Free, Holy Smoke, 2 mins, Infinate Dreams, 4 x tour programmes World Piece Tour 83, X Factor, World Slavery 84-85, and 86/87 tour. 8 x 12 inches including Dutch plus Lps including Live after Death, Iron Maiden Number - Somewhere - Seventh Son - No Prayer - etc - plus lps by AC/DCX 4 including High Volatage - Testament - Slayer - Marilion - Motorhead - Manowar and Megadeth, In excellent condition.
JOHN DOUGLAS MICHIE (SCOTTISH C.1828-1893) BY THE HEARTH Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1886, 51 x 61cm (20 x 24") Condition Report:On inspection there is evident a vertical area of restoration work to the surface in an area approx. 7 x 2cm, located upper right quarter section diagonally up right from the seated figure's head with a corresponding patch verso. There is light craquelure apparent over the dark passages centrally located on the standing figure and similar but to a lesser degree around the upper half of the seated figure.
AN 18CT THREE STONE DIAMOND RING set with estimated approx 0.60cts of brilliant cut diamonds. Finger size Q, weight 2.5gms Condition Report:the central diamond is a nice colour, it does have a patch of clear feather inclusions with a tiny bit of carbon scattered throughout, the side diamonds also have clear feathers and a oner has alarge cullet facet and twinning scar to the surface. With inscription to the inner shank dated 1928, stamped 18ct and platinum. Mount and claws all good.
REVISED ESTIMATE U.S. Sargent 1st Class, Dress Green Uniform jacket, 1st Cavalry patch and four service stripes on the left sleeve, Airborne patch, three overseas stripes on right sleeve. Medal bars and miniatures, Gold Submarine Warfare insignia on the shoulders. Size 40RColt 62316 New Model M7 Bayonet-Knife in M8A1 scabbardMedals:-Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960 ) Republic of Vietnam Defence Commemorative Medal (1962-1975)Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster and 5⁄16 inch starBronze Star MedalVietnam Service Medal (1965-1973 )South West Asia MedalDisabled Veterans MedalProvenance:- The vendor is a Vietnam Veteran
A collection of Rockingham porcelain to include an overhanging lip vase in Brunswick blue ground painted with flowers, puce griffin, circa 1830-42, a claret ground sucrier and cover, Pastille burner and assorted tea wares (a.f) (one tray)Condition report: Brunswick Vase - patch mark with an added later glaze section. Massive crack and area of restoration. Claret sucrier - handle lacking, hairlines throughout. Candlestick - with restoration to the main upright. Pastille Burner stand with a small section of repair to the rim and a hairline crack to the foot. Small model with hairline crack to handle and losses to the rims. Zebra lacking ear and crazed. Sheep group - with ears lacking and losses/repairs to the tree. Welsh tureen, cover and stand - the stand with hairline cracks, the main body and cover with light crazing. Teapot with loss to the cover and spout, areas of re-painting and glaze loss. Hairline cracks and crazing. The remaining items appear in good condition. Sold as seen.
A Victorian figured walnut decanter box fitted with a pair of glass decanters and stoppers, a pair of sherry glasses, a silver-plated biscuit box and a salverCondition report: The top with a small patch of veneer repair and some veneer cracking. The sides with veneer cracks also. Decanters both in good order with little or no clouding. Glasses in good condition. Generally a nice thing.
Clutch "Roxy Drive", Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis, beiges Glanzleder. Goldfarbene Hardware, teils gem. "LOUIS VUITTON". Ledergriff, Knopfverschluss, abnehmbarer Schultergurt. Innenauskleidung beige Baumwolle. Innen Hauptfach, ein seitliches Einsteckfach mit Logo-Patch "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in France". Data code LM 1015, wohl aus dem Jahr 2005. Neuwertig. Ca. 32x 20x 10 cm. Beigegeben: Originaler Staubschutzbeutel.
Jones (Henry) The Philosophical Transactions Abridg'd, vol. 5 only, 29 folding engraved plates, maps and tables, bookplate of L. H. King-Harman, small loss to 3H3 affecting a few words, some foxing and browning to text, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt with tan morocco label, additional paper label and ink markings, lightly rubbed, upper cover with patch of discolouration, joints split at head, G. Strahan & others, 1721; and 8 others of The Philosophical Transactions Abridg'd, vol. 1-4, 8, 9, and two copies of vol. 10, 4to (9)⁂ Contains an early copy of Eusebio Francisco Kino's famous map of California, first published in 1702. Kino's map was the first to show California as a peninsula and not an island, as had previously been suspected.
17th century oval oil on canvas, portrait of a man in armour, unsigned, label verso "King Charles I Royalist Cavalier Officer, English Civil War 1642 -1651", 76cm x 64cm, probably original carved giltwood framePainting has been re-lined plus a later small patch repair, signs of small repaired holes with small areas of overpainting visible under UV light, no further provenance available
THE SIGNIFICANT AND WELL DESERVED BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL GROUP TO A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN, WHO SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, & NORTHERN EUROPE CAMPAIGNS, INC GERMANY & SERVED WITH THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS, BEING ONE OF THOSE FROM 45 SECTION F.S.S. WHO WERE INVOLVED WITH THE ARREST, DETENTION & INITIAL INTERRORGATION OF HEINRICH HIMMLER, 135702 A/W.O. Class 2 Grenville GRAYER, group is as follows, all loose ready for wear or mounting, British Empire Medal GRI plain cypher in original box of issue, named 135702 AWO CL 2 Grenville Grayer. I.C. (Intelligence Corps) 1939-45, Africa, Italy, France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medal. All un-named as issued, with this group is an original Shoulder Cloth Insignia Patch for Thirty Corps and a Bronze coloured Souvenir Medallion celebrating 30 Corps, struck in Belgium, with its original box, GRAYER joined the Army in 1939 and initially served with the R.A.S.C., but sometime between the North Africa/Sicily/Italy Campaigns Grayer returned to the UK and joined the Newly formed Intelligence Corps, completing his training in Scotland attached to the 45th Field Security Section, by this time with the rank of Sgt, working with amongst others a Sgt Britton, who would feature heavily with Grayer and his section at the end of the War, like thousands of other allied troops the Intel Corps, were heavily involved in the preparations for D-Day, Grayer entered the Invasion on D-Day +2 (June 8th, 1944) and would see action and involvement whilst serving in 30 Corps, Commanded by Leuit-General Sir Brian Horrocks, who would achieve fame for his valiant efforts in Operation Market Garden in September, 1944, as the War progressed and German forces retreated Grayer and 45 FSS found themselves in Northern Germany when the Nazi's surrendered in May 1945, During the morning of May 20th, 1945, a group of five German officers and seven other ranks were detained at the Bridge control at Bremervorde, they were handed over to 45 FSS for checking etc, It became apparent that three further Germans were in the vicinity and on May 22nd they were taken into custody by Sgt Britton and NCO’s from the section at the same check-point, information from immediate relatives of Grayer point to the fact one of the Germans, looked suspicious, and although he had recently issued papers stating he was a Sgt Heinrich Hizinger, Grayer was suspicious and this resulted in his initial questioning, Hizinger was asked to write a page of ‘lines’ to test his handwriting etc, the papers he was in possession of also caused concern as it was known that high ranking Nazis were copying these papers to avoid their true identities, during this time of Detention, Hizinger eventually revealed his true identity and whilst being examined by a Doctor, bit down on a cyanide capsule resulting in his death, Grayer liberated the following two items as ‘Tropaion’ or Trophies of War, page of written lines, written by Himler whilst being detained, Silk Toiletry bag in blue/cream coloured material, recovered from Himmler's possessions, the archive also includes an original photo of the recipient with colleagues from 45 F.S.S. Intel Corps, original papers and folder of paperwork from 30 Corps Intelligence Summary No 500 includes many intercepts showing life at the front from the German perspective, many other items of papers, photos, forms etc, include a photocopy of the arrest report of Himmler, which was signed by those present, including Grayer, a wealth of other paperwork including media from the time one photo showing Grayer, from the paper Nord Eclair September 1944, also present is a large double side silk Escape style map, all things considered an amazing archive

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