Napier (John) Raddologia, Overo Arimmetica Virgolare, first Italian edition, 7 woodcut plates (including one table), all but one folding, illustrations, some full-page, woodcut printer's device on final leaf, decorations and initials, spotting, 18th century vellum, small patch worn on upper cover, head of spine defective, [Tomash & Williams N8; Riccardi ii, 44], 8vo, Verona, Angelo Tamo, 1623.⁂ First Italian edition of one of the earliest books on the use of mechanical devices in mathematical calculation. This translation contains additional commentary by Locatello, as well as illustrations not appearing in the original edition published in Edinburgh, 1617. "A set of ten rods of wood or ivory constituted one of the earliest forms of mechanized calculation. With these Napier tried to do away with the tediousness of calculating and coined the word 'rabdologia' as numeration by little rod." (Dibner)
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Bonocchio (Giovanni Battista) Breve, et universale risolvtione d'aritmetica, title with woodcut decoration, woodcut initials and head-pieces, tables surrounded by decorative woodcut borders, the occasional patch of spotting or odd splash mark, contemporary wrappers, some wear to spine, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Tomash & Williams B197], folio, Lodi, Paolo Bertoetti, 1617.⁂ For converting units of measurement used in and around Milan.
Late 18th/early 19th Century enamel patch or pill box of Bilston type, the oval cover centred by a fouled anchor, enclosing mirror, with blue enamel oval body, 4.6cm wide Condition: Flake chip to front of body plus four various chips to foot, cover in good condition, interior is sound - **General condition consistent with age
Bilston-type enamel snuff or patch box of wavy outline, the hinged cover decorated with figures riding early Boneshaker bicycles, entitled 'The Hobby Horse', 7cm wide Condition: Minor losses to top edge and both side points of hinged cover plus minor hair cracking to right hand side of same. Base has a few flake losses to front (one through to metal) plus hair lines and further losses to reverse, general scuffing to underside commensurate with age and use. **General condition consistent with age
Third Reich German Cross, 'Silver', purported to have been found in burnt out barracks in Hildesheim, Germany, together with First World War Iron Cross (with ribbon) and cloth uniform patch Condition: German Cross - Heat damage to the centre of the enamel Swastika and to the reverse, signs of surface wear and scratching to Iron Cross and ribbon, tear to cloth patch - **General condition consistent with age
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest, of four long drawers, with crossbanded and boxwood-strung top over graduated cock beaded drawers with hexagonal brass back plate handles, on swept bracket feet, 114cm x 64cm x 90cm high Condition: Top displays general superficial scratches commensurate with age and use, plus a grain crack to right half of top halfway back, further staining and marks, minor cracking to crossbanding including a replaced patch to left front corner, handles may be original, general minor scuffing to legs commensurate with age and use, section of stringing missing to right hand front corner of top - **General condition consistent with age
A quantity of Royal Worcester blush ivory, to include a centre piece with pierced cover, shape G71, a small patch box decorated with bluebirds, af, a small patch box decorated with flowers, and a small gilded ivory bamboo shaped spill vaseCondition Report: Lid of pot pourrri cracked, base of bird box is cracked
C. Brugher, 19th/20th century, Portrait of an elderly lady, indistinctly signed, oval, oil on canvas, 59 x 48cm, 23.25 x 18.75in.Condition report: The painting is in good, restored condition. There is some minor craquelure across the surface of the painting. There is a patch visible on the reverse of the canvas with corresponding overpainting and restoration on the front of the painting. The painting is framed and glazed.
Wedgwood black basalt sphinx modelled seated on rectangular base moulded with Egyptian iconography impressed marks to base, 20th century. 22cm highCONDITION REPORT: No damage or restoration. There is a patch of glue or varnish to the underside of the base, the purpose of which is not known. There is also a pencil line to one corner of the base, indicating that this is possibly a second quality piece, the pencil line highlighting the fault. See images online which show this.
A mixed group of mostly early nineteenth century ceramics, to include: A tin-glazed blue and white plate, a Davenport armorial plate, a blue and white transfer printed egg ring and vase, a Staffordshire figure, three aniamls, a Sevres patch box, and some hand-painted porcelain tea wares. Condition: Some damages.
A collection of jewellery to include a 22ct gold wedding band, weight approx. 3.2gms a/f cut through, an Edwardian pearl swallow brooch, unmarked possibly 15ct gold, weight approx. 3.5gms replacement white metal pin, unmarked yellow metal stone set ring and Scarab beetle brooch, a 9ct gold cased wristwatch on later plated strap, French squirrel brooch , cased dress studs, pearl earrings, silver butterfly wing bar brooch, silver bangle, charm bracelet and chain necklace, filigree white metal jewellery, paste set rings, gilt metal propelling pencil, and a porcelain patch box
the circular folding top with cross banded edge, the turned baluster support on a trefoil plinth base with gilt brass hairy lion paw feet 121.5 x 73cm Provenance: Robert & Georgina Hastie, Hungerford. Purchased 1996 for £5,200.00Condition report: Central dark patch to top where pot has sat, table repolished, various repairs and losses to veneers especially to the base, brass polished
Portrait of a young girl with a dove - an Allegory of Peace oil on canvas 65 x 54cmFootnote: Provenance: Christie's, London, From Milan to Rome - The Collections of Two Italian Designers, 16 November 2011, lot 252Condition report: Oil on linen canvas which is unlined. There is a patch on the reverse repairing an old damage to the painting. The canvas has spotting across the surface caused by damp and mould. The paint layer is thinly applied and there are areas of wear and abrasion. Retouchings are fairly well matched to the original. The varnish is clear, even and glossy. The gilding on the frame is suffering from flaking and loss.
'The Holy Family with a Little Bird' oil on canvas 143 x 186cmFootnote: The original composition painted circa 1650 by Murillo is in the Museo del Prado, Madrid. The present painting is of nearly identical dimensions.Condition report: Oil on a single piece of linen canvas which is unlined. There is a canvas patch on the reverse at the lower left hand corner covering old damage which has been filled and retouched. The painting has a preparation (ground) layer which extends to the edge of the canvas which are cut to size. The paint layer has a slightly raised, diagonal raised craquelure pattern which is stable overall. There are some areas of wear and abrasion to the paint layer. The painting has a varnish layer which is probably original and applied in a brushy, slightly uneven manner. The varnish is matte and yellowed. There are localised areas of retouching around the figure of the man. The ornate frame is in a good condition overall.
Y GROUP OF THREE JAPANESE IVORY PATCH BOXES MEIJI PERIOD 明治 象牙雕蓋盒（一組三件） comprising: a cylindrical box with separate lid, the body carved in high relief with scenes of tigers hunting an elephant, sitting upon a recessed base, the underside and interior both etched with small insects; a container of squat form, sitting upon a circular base, with separate lid topped with an elegant finial; a miniature container sitting upon a circular base, with separate lid topped with an elegant finial (Dimensions: largest: 7.3cm high) (Qty: 3)(largest: 7.3cm high)Footnote: Provenance: Private Scottish collection
A pair of large Italian marmo giallo Grand Tour souvenir models of Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Vespasian, after the Antique, second quarter 19th century, each mounted to a rosso antico plinth, the larger model 72cm high, 37cm wide Marble renditions of Roman monuments were popular souvenirs for Grand Tourists visiting the Eternal City during the later 18th and 19th centuries, and both temples represented by the present models were much-visited stops at the Forum Romanum. The Temple of Castor and Pollux, or Tempio dei Dioscuri, was erected in 495 century BC to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Lake Regillus - a battle in which the Tarquins, the former Etruscan rulers of Rome, attempted to reclaim their throne shortly after the Roman Republic had been established. The temple was dedicated to Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda, as legend had it they fought on the side of the Romans during this battle. The iconic columns however are from a much later date, as the temple was rebuilt after a fire and dedicated by Emperor Tiberius in 6 AD. The Temple of Vespasian was built by the late Emperor's son Titus several decades later, in 79 AD.Both temples sustained significant damage including during the middle ages, and their ruinous nature likely appealed to the romantic imagination of foreign tourists. As Goethe notes in his Roman letters: 'He [who wishes to study art] must patch it up and put it together for himself out of endless, but still gorgeously rich, ruins.' (J. W. von Goethe, Rome, 22 January 1787) The present pairs are rare in their substantial size and attention to architectural detail, which indicates quality craftsmanship. Two sets of similar scale recently appeared on the market, including the pair sold at Christie's London, 12 April 2018, lot 260, and the models offered at Christie's New York, 23 October 2018, lot 333
SEVENTEEN LILLIPUT LANE COLLECTORS CLUB FREE GIFT/SYMBOL OF MEMBERSHIP SCULPTURES, 'Pussy Willow' 1992/3 (no deeds), (rubbed), 'The Spinney' 1993/4, 'Petticoat Cottage' 94/95, 'Thimble Cottage' 95/96, (no deeds), 'Wash Day' 96/97, 'Hampton Moat' 97/98, 'Kiln Cottage 98/99 (chip to chimney), 'Fresh Today' 99/00, 'Little Bee' 00/01 (slight rub to roof), 'Little Scrumpy' 01/02, 'Gold Top' 02/03, 'The Chocolate Box' 03/04, 'The Toy Box' 04/05 (badge), 'Cabbage Patch Corner' 05/06 (badge), 'Sugar Mouse' 06/07 (badge), (chimney rubbed), 'Afternoon Tea' 07/08 (badge) and 'Nutkin Cottage' 08/09 (badge) (roof rubbed) (all with deeds except where mentioned (17)
Mid 20th Century Dutch Galvanitas child's chair, the shaped plywood one piece back and seat raised on a square metal stem and quadruple feet, stamped to chair backSmall patch of white paint to chair back, surface scratches to back and front of plywood, patch of pink paint to centre of metal stem
H R Hall (British fl.1866-1902): 'Denizens of the Hills Argyleshire', oil on canvas signed, titled and signed verso 50cm x 75cm in original swept gilt frame Condition Report Overall very good untouched original condition except 2.5cm patch below the stretcher line (restorable without relining) Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
A 17th Century English Rapier, with 98.5cm double edge tapered steel blade, the iron hilt with finely pierced guard, recurving crossguard with nipple shape quillons, with slender scroll knucklebow and diaper carved and reeded ivory grip, with fluted cushion pommel, 116.5cm; an 18th Century Small Sword, with 86cm colichemard steel blade, iron hilt with double shell guard chased with figures, finger rings, caryatid knuckle bow, wire bound horn grip and parcel gilt ovoid pommel with raised and polished equestrian battle scenes, 103cm (2). 1 - A patch of pierced decoration to each guard is missing. Orange rust pitting to blade. 2 - Rust pitting to blade. Pitting to hilt
A 19th Century Percussion Three Band Sepoy Musket, the 84cm round steel barrel stamped BKA122 (AR)54 and with Farsi markings, the wood full stock with brass barrel bands, trigger guard, butt plate and hinged patch box, with steel sling swivels and ramrod, 128cm. Action works, holds at full and half cock. Pitting to barrel and lock plate. Bruising to stock.
* Samplers. A darning sampler by Judith Rist, late 18th/early 19th century, hand-stitched on linen with eight even armed crosses, two 'L' shapes, and a wide upper border of chequers, all showing a variety of darning stitches, worked in green, beige, blue, yellow, and cream, crosses to lower left and lower right incorporating initials 'C' and 'W' respectively, maker's name 'Judith Rist' in cross stitch to lower margin, tent stitch border, slightly toned to edges, 28.5 x 23.5 cm (11.25 x 9.25 in), mid 19th century gilt moulded frame glazed (1 in edge piece missing), together with: A darning sampler by A.G. Roos, 1872, hand-stitched on fine linen with four even armed crosses and four star motifs, surrounded by initials in clustered eyelet stitches, enclosing a square central panel bordered with darning stitches, with a pair of parrots in cross stitch in centre, with initials 'J R' and 'A R' in eyelet stitch above and below, and other scattered initials in cross stitch, worked in various colours, including blue, green, red, pink, yellow, brown, maker's name 'A G Roos' stitched in red cross stitch below central panel, generally toned, 44 x 52 cm (17.5 x 20.5 in), framed, plus: a sampler by Elizabeth Oldfield, 1822, worked in cross stitch on coarse linen with a poem entitled 'Peace' in black and brown enclosed by a floral border in colours, slightly toned, 41.5 x 42.5 cm (16.25 x 16.75 in), stitch-mounted, framed and glazed; seven specimens of handiwork by Alice Jackson, 1892, including a gathered garment, cross stitch, a patch, and knitting, some spotting and marks, all mounted together with a manuscript label 'Alice Jackson Standard V', aperture size 42 x 18.5 cm (16.5 x 7.25 in), framed and glazed; and a late 18th/early 19th century embroidery picture worked in coloured silks on linen, of a basket of flowers, including carnations, tiger lilies, roses, pansies, bluebells, tulips, and a moth, incorporating initials 'A H' to lower portion of picture, some staining, 44.5 x 35 cm (17.25 x 13.75 in), framed and glazed (Qty: 5)NOTESLess common than alphabet or pictorial samplers, darning samplers are sought after for the intricacy of the work.
* Dress. A printed cotton day dress, 1830s, hand-stitched gown, with vertical striped pattern of flowers and leaves in blue, pink, and brown, printed on cream cotton, lined fitted bodice with fine piped edges, close-gathered skirt (lower portion lined), front opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes (some missing), several small repairs where hooks have pulled fabric (including small inserted patch of matching fabric on front), long gigot sleeves, cuffs fastened with two buttons, all non-matching and probably later, some fading, sporadic brown spotting (mainly to skirt), bust 71 cm (28 in), waist 64 cm (25 in), sleeves 71 cm (28 in), length 140 cm (55 in), together with another 1830s printed cotton day dress, somewhat worn and repaired (Qty: 2)NOTESProvenance: From the families of Marie Carmichael Stopes (1880-1958) and Sir Barnes Neville Wallis (1887-1979) by direct family descent.
* Clothing. A lady's walking dress, circa 1870s, hand-made two-piece silk gown, with bands of fine brown and white stripes between wider purple stripes, mostly hand-stitched, but some machine-stitching (e.g. to hem of skirt), comprising: a boned and fitted cuirass bodice with stand-up collar (latter with metal hook and loop), terminating in a 'v' waist at front and back embellished all round with a tassel trim, long sleeves with wide tucked cuffs, front opening with 8 domed covered buttons and corresponding button holes, 3 further buttons to either side below waist, and 4 buttons to each cuff, buttons all matching (some surface wear and indentations), lined with brown cotton twill, and sleeves lined with fine linen, light staining to underarms, some minor soiling and wear to cuffs, bust 72 cm (30 in), waist 61 cm (24 in), length excluding trim 63.5 cm (25 in); and a matching long gathered skirt, linen waistband with later non-matching hook and eye, one large patch pocket mimicking tucks on cuffs, embellished with three more matching buttons and tasselled fringing, length 101.5 cm (40 in), together with several other items of Victorian clothing, comprising: a boned striped silk bodice and several matching pieces of fabric (including an unfinished skirt); a black damask fitted and boned long jacket, internal black twill ribbon waist band with dressmaker's details in gold 'Kerkham & Son, Costumiers, High Street, Kings Lynn'; and another boned jacket, of black satin lined with crimson satin, plus some hand-made Edwardian clothing: a matching embroidered cream muslin skirt and blouse (latter lace-trimmed), and 2 cream skirts, one of plain silk, the other with herringbone stitch and large floral cutwork insertions, various sizes and condition (Qty: 10)
British Army dress uniform jacket having J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd label "24184065 Grant", HLI staybrite buttons, Highland Light Infantry collar badges, triple chevron cloth patches for the rank of Sergeant, bullion wire crossed Union Jacks patch and medal ribbons for general service medal, Gulf medal with rosette and United Nations UNFICYP medal
A Derby biscuit figure group. The awakening of Cupid. Depicting Cupid sleeping resting upon his quiver with a pair of Virgins stood by his side. Modelled before a bocage and raised on a rockwork base. Four patch marks, incised B and N. 195, 31cm. One vigin with loss to her right hand fingers. Some loss to the applied work. Numerous firing cracks.
A rare Derby biscuit figure group. Palemon and Lavinia, he elegantly dressed with a clock over his shoulder clutching Lavinia's hand and she coyly avoiding his gaze and holding a posy. Raised on a naturalistic circular plinth. Four patch marks, incised mark and N. 366, 27.5cm. Both heads re stuck. Lavinia's right hand repaired. Some firing cracks.
COMPANY SCHOOL - INDIAA botanical study of large fruit on a branch, with cross-section and pip detail, watercolour, heightened by gum Arabic, on paper (watermarked 'S. Wise & Patch 1807'), ink numbered '43' in one corner, window-mounted, framed and glazed, image approximately 485 x 375mm., [c.1807]For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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