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Collection of shooting and related books, to include Boss and Co by Donald Dallas, The Deer Stalking Handbook by Graham Downing, Caly Pigeon Shooting a History by Michael Yardley, together with other books on Falconry, Fishing and Gun Dogs.

Pigeon breeding.- [Dinsdale (Joshua)] The Dove-Cote: or, the art of breeding pigeons, a poem, first edition, title with woodcut floral ornament, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initial, title with some staining and a small chip at foot, occasional spotting, lightly browned, 19th century morocco-backed marbled boards, spine gilt, rubbed, [Foxon D315], 8vo, Printed for Joseph Davidson, at the Angel, in the Poultry, 1740.⁂ A scarce poem which provides a practical guide to the housing, care, feeding and breeding of doves and pigeons. Attributed to Dinsdale by the conjunction of date, publisher, and subject. The Modern art of breeding bees, a poem, was published by Davidson in the same year with Dinsdale's name on the title (cf. Foxon). Provenance: Edward Hailstone (1818-90), Yorkshire bibliophile. 'In 1871 Hailstone moved from Horton to Walton Hall, near Wakefield, where he lived as a recluse, savouring his library, which occupied the whole of the upper floor' (ODNB) (circular red leather armorial bookplate).

Asian calligraphic manuscript.- Compilation of 43 calligraphic drawings in miniature Ghubari script, title with a prayer to the Prophet Muhammad within ruled border of yellow and yellow and black decoration in the Chinoiserie style at head (probably from a different work), 43 calligraphic drawings on 22 leaves, each within gold decorative Chinoiserie border (some incomplete), the first and last depicting a vase of flowers, others with one of the names of God, browned and stained, later limp cloth, stitched, 4to (295 x 211mm.), Probably China or S.E. Asia, 19th century.Saleroom notice: the text is printed not manuscript⁂ According to Sheila Blair, "Ghubar is derived from naskhi script, and its minuscule letters are usually less than 3 mm., often as small as 1.3 mm. Ghubar script is said to have been invented to write messages carried by pigeon post, but calligraphers in Iran came soon to use it in other ways, notably for amulets, talismans, and even entire copies of the Qur'an" see Islamic Calligraphy, Edinburgh, 2006, pp.259-260.

Blick National pigeon clock, the 1.75" dial with subsidiary dial within a hinged grey metal cylindrical case, with outer leather carrying case; also another similar clock, another Blick time recorder clock, 7.5" high, a Smiths of London car clock and a time recorder by W.G. Pye & Co. Limited of Cambridge, within a chrome case, 6.5" high (5)

A wicker pigeon basket with two leather straps and wicker carrying handle W:52cm x D:36cm x H:33cm

Two Japanese akasuke cloisonne vases, Showa period, each with plum blossom decoration against a pigeon blood ground, with chromium rim and foot rim, possibly Ando studio, 9cm & 18cm

A pair of oval Ibride acrylic trays featuring hummingbirds in 19th century formal dress, one with his pigeon bride. 27x21cm

AN 18 SECTION PIGEON HOLE STORAGE UNIT

A 25 SECTION METAL PIGEON HOLE STORAGE UNIT

A 19 SECTION METAL PIGEON HOLE STORAGE UNIT

A 36 SECTION METAL PIGEON HOLE STORAGE UNIT

Late 19th/early 20th Century stained oak two stage clerks or solicitors cabinet having assorted pigeon holes and drawers on spiral turned legs. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Appears complete, apart from a piece of moulding missing right hand side of base. Very worn, scratched and tired but usable condition. One central dummy drawer.

Plastic box containing assorted hunting interest books to include 'Memoirs of a Fox Hunting Man', 'Modern Clay Pigeon Shooting', 'Just and Ordinary Shoot' by Kenneth Dawson, 'Gun Dogs and Their Training'.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A 20th century mahogany unit of pigeon holes, the top two sections with two dividers, the bottom section lacking dividers, 135.5cm high, 46cm wide, 36.5cm deep. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.

A mid-20th century teak bureau, the fall front opening to pigeon holes and a drawer, single long drawer below, to the base two panel doors, on plinth base, 104cm high, 84cm deep, 46cm deep (max) Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days. ## key ##

A George III oak bureau with shell inlay to the fall front within marquetry border, the fall front enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes with marquetry edging, fitted beneath with four graduated long drawers and on bracket supports, 105cms high 98.5cms wide. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.

A small early 20th Century oak bureau of Arts and Crafts style the fall flap enclosing pigeon holes, fitted with single drawer having shelves beneath, 110cms high including low raised back 76.5cms wide 26.5cms deep. Viewing/collection at West Woodlands BA11 5ES. Payment at Standerwick BA11 2QB. No booking required. Lots to be collected within 7 days.

2 ANTIQUE FRENCH PIGEON LAMPS - 1 BRASS & THE OTHER WHITE METAL

George III oak bureau, fall front enclosing an interior with drawers, pigeon holes and a well, two short and two long graduating drawers, bun feet, width 94cm, depth 53cm, height 100cm.

A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, moulded cornice, the frieze with ebony stringing, two glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, the base with rectangular top, moulded edge, secretaire drawer enclosing an interior fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and a cupboard, two panelled doors under, bracket feet, width 122cm, depth 57cm, height 239cm.

A Georgian Mahogany and Fall Front Bureau with Fitted Interior Having Pigeon Holes, Small Drawers and Central Cupboard, the Base with Narrow Long Drawer Over Two Short and Two Graduated Long Drawers, 99cm wide

A late George III mahogany bureau, the rectangular top above a fall-front enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, raised above four long graduated drawers on shaped bracket feet, 110 x 92 x 50cms.

An early 20th Century oak roll top desk, the rectangular top above a tambour front enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, above a bank of four graduated drawers to one side and a single drawer and cupboard to the other side, raised on plinth bases, 117 x 122 x 83cms.

A 20th Century mahogany lady's writing desk, with raised superstructure comprising drawers and pigeon holes, above a hinged top enclosing a cream tooled leather writing surface, above single frieze drawer and U-shaped supports and legs united by a turned stretcher, 97 x 77 x 45cms.

A Victorian walnut correspondence box, the sloping front with doors opening to reveal pigeon holes, 74cm wide x 30cm deep x 33.5cm high together with an oak desk top stationary box, 41cm wide x 24.5cm and a 19th century rosewood framed wall mirror, 75.5cm wide x 50cm high (3)Condition report: The walnut box door dont quite close together; all with surface marks, scratches and some discolouration

A George III Mahogany Bureau, the fall front opening to reveal short drawers and pigeon holes above five drawers, raised on bracket feet, 96.5cm wide x 55cm deep x 106.5cm highCondition report: Some surface marks and scratches, some minor chips to the edges of the drawers, some damage to the front of the right hand support

Folk art primitive painted decoy pigeon upon an associated black wooden plinth, 35cm long

A Georgian mahogany bureau, the fall flap enclosing a fitted interior of stepped drawers, pigeon holes, central cupboard and drop well over two short and two long drawers raised on bracket supports, 95 cm wide x 52 cm deep x 104 cm high (AF)

Early 19th century continental walnut veneered bureau, the front elevation enclosed by three drawers and fall flap, the flap with oval marquetry panels of a romantic scene in a landscape, flanked by further floral festoons, the drawers with further floral detail, raised on square tapered supports, the fall flap enclosing a fitted interior of drawers and central pigeon holes with geometric marquetry detail, character and floral, etc, the sides with further inlaid marquetry panels

A late Georgian mahogany secretaire, the lower section enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, the secretaire fitted with a comprehensive arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, with oval inlaid panels, string inlaid detail etc, 113cm wide

A pigeon racing clock

A 19TH CENTURY FLAME MAHOGANY ESCRITOIRE, with a later veined marble top, twin cylindrical tapering pillars flanking a single drawer that drops down to use as a reading slope, above a fall front door, enclosing an assortment of drawers with ivory handles, central pigeon hole, all above a pull out writing slope with a fold over front and green baize lining, the exterior with three graduating drawers, the bottom drawer with slopped drawer front, width 105cm x depth 57cm x height 144cm (condition: appears to have been with a further section to the top, now with marble top, some veneer loss (see images)(some ivory handles missing, one brass escutcheon missing, both pillars loose (two keys)

A wooden and two tin boxes, two painted up for Morecambe Homing Society (Pigeon)

A pair of utility style transportation crates, holes to base, possibly pigeon related

VINTAGE CLAY PIGEON TRAP

Gilt framed oil painting of a racing pigeon in a country landscape

~ A Late 17th Century Joined Oak Desk Box, initialled IW, with moulded and carved border and original iron hinges enclosing seven pigeon holes with a carved front panel and conforming sides, 56.5cm by 44cm by 26cm

A Mid 18th Century Oak Bureau, the fall front enclosing pigeon holes, small drawers and a cupboard door above four pine-lined graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 98cm by 45cm by 112cm

A George III Mahogany Bureau, late 18th century, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeon holes around a central cupboard door, four graduated drawers below with later brasses and escutcheons, on bracket feet, 96cm by 51cm by 107cm CONDITION REPORT: Varnished finish. The left-hand side panel with some splits. The right-hand side panel also with some splits. The varnish has gone off and with a very small split visible on the right side of the fall. The interior with split/repair around the hinges and on the flat writing surface below the cupboard door. Section of timber replaced above the lock. Drawer fronts with faults to the cock beading and a large scuff to the bottom-second drawer which has been partly filled. Right-hand panel also split and with a large section of timber patched. Later brasses and escutcheons.

A George I Burr Yewwood Veneered and Mahogany Sided Secretaire Chest, early 18th century, the moulded top above a deep fall front drawer enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeon holes around a central cupboard door, three deep drawers below, on bracket feet, 96cm by 52cm by 104cm CONDITION REPORT: The timber is rather dry particularly to the top section which has various splits with some small veneer losses. Side panels are mahogany and the drawers are pine lined. The secretaire drawer with old repair to the cupboard door around the escutcheon. Some veneer missing to the front section above the left bracket foot and also above the right bracket foot. End panels also have some splits.

A Yew wood finished Escritoire/Lady's writing Desk having an upstand with two pigeon holes and three central drawers, the base on tapering legs having two drawers and flap-over hinged writing surface with inset gold tooled leather, 21 3/8'' wide x 38 3/4'' high x 23 7/8'' deep max. 15'' min.

A profusely carved Oak Bureau probably mid-late 19th c., the slope revealing an interior with nine pigeon holes and six drawers and having attractive cast metal fruiting vine detail drop handles, 38 3/4'' wide x 17'' deep x 39 1/8'' high

182. CARRIER PIGEON SQUEAK TOY | Thuringia Mfgs., composition on a platform, very realistic squeak from both ends. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 7" h. | (Excellent Condition) | $350 - $450

A Japanese metal musical box/smokers companion, in the form of a pagoda cigarette box and an ashtray (A/F), the movement by Pigeon, 19 x 12 x 9 cm, together with a Victorian British Army Musical Photograph Album, published in 1890 by J. G. M & Co., designed and printed in England and bound in Germany. Cushioned leather and binding with heavy embossed design and gilt lettering, the album contains 12 fine plates of various famous historical battle scenes by Captain Bunnett, 30 x 23 cm.

Collection of four framed prints, to include View of Wolterton Manor House Norfolk, a boxing match, a dove and pigeon and a Tower, (4)

A Georgian Mahogany Bureau, with fall front, pigeon hole and waterfall interior, two short and three long graduated drawers on ogee feet, 115c, wide.

A Regency Mahogany Cabinet on Stand, the fall front enclosing a fully fitted interior with walnut drawers and pigeon holes above two short and one long drawer with circular brass handles raised upon low turned feet, 102cms wide, 48cms deep, 146cms high

A rare Lincolnshire clay pigeon shooting trophy plaque Louth and Cleethorpes Gun Club 1931-1935

A clay pigeon releaser.

VICTORIAN OAK DOUBLE PEDESTAL ROLL TOP DESK, the shutter top enclosing a series of small drawers and pigeon holes, with drawers to each pedestal, including one deep drawer, 138cm wide

A cased pigeon racing clock, of circular form, bearing label Automatic Time Clock Company Limited of Lancashire

ANDREW BEER (1862-1954) - A portrait of the champion racing pigeon Blue Boy, oil on canvas, signed and extensively inscribed with details of the bird's achievements, unframed, 31cm x 40cm.

GEORGE II WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE 18TH CENTURY the top with a straight moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves with candleslides below; the base with a slant front opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes and a well, over two short graduated drawers and two further long drawers, all with featherbanding, raised on bracket feet(102cm wide, 216cm high, 55cm deep)Property of a Scottish Borders family

An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood crossbanded bureau, the inlaid raised back over a panelled fall enclosing pigeon holes, over two frieze drawers, a cupboard and an open compartment, on square tapering legs, 74 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 102 cm high

GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE LATE 18TH CENTURY the arched cornice with fluting centred by a carved sunflower motif, over glazed doors marked at the corners with carved roundels and enclosing a pale blue painted interior with adjustable shelves; the base with a secretaire drawer inlaid with foliate scrolls and penwork, opening to reveal an interior fitted with pigeon holes, drawers and a red plush skiver, above a pair of panel doors opening to a sliding tray, flanked by banks of five graduated drawers, on a conforming plinth base(192cm wide, 211cm high, 58cm deep)

REGENCY MAHOGANY AND INLAID LIBRARY TABLE 19TH CENTURY WITH ALTERATIONS the rectangular top with a reeded edge inset with red leather skiver, above a long convex fitted frieze drawer, with a central inlaid cupboard, flanked by book end secret drawers, and pigeon holes, raised on tall reeded sabre legs(125cm wide 91cm high 65cm deep)

An Edwardian and oak stationery box, the hinged fall front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, drawers, and a maroon and gilt tooled leather writing slope, 40cm wide.

Jugendstil casket with one arched lid, rectangular shape , rich floral decorations and sections, on top pigeon decoration, silver plated metal, around 1910, central europe, 24x16x17

A selection of jewellery and accessories, to include a silver pigeon medallion, 2.6cm diameter, upon a rope link chain, 50cm long, a silver belcher link watch chain, 40cm long, suspending a silver medallion, 2.6cm diameter, and a pendant depicting a shepherdess, 2.7cm x 2.4cm, a silver hinged bangle, 6.8cm x 5.8cm, a silver H. Samuel open face pocket watch, 38mm, and a further assortment of jewellery, watches and accessories (Qty)

A collection of Beswick birds, to include a 1046 Barn Owl, 19cm high, a 1218 Woodpecker, 22cm high, a 1018 Bald Eagle, 18cm high, a 2316 Kestrel, 17cm high, a 1383 pigeon in brown and another in grey, a 2026 Barn Owl, and a 2308 Thrush, with a selection of small Beswick model birds including Chaffinches, Wrens, a Robin, a swan and a Blue Tit, and bird models from other makers (Qty)