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Click here to subscribeTaxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa Oct 12th 1932, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right with mouth closed, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 25cm from the wall, 36cm high, taxidermist's embossed text to verso, silvered plated plaque ''Smith's Gorse, Badsworth, Oct 12th 1932''
Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Pup Mask (Lutra lutra), circa 1927, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermists, Leamington, a juvenile pup otter mask facing slightly to the left with mouth closed, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 16cm from the wall, taxidermist's impressed text to verso, bearing ivorine plaque ''Grafton Regis 1927''
Taxidermy: A Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), circa 20/04/1958, by Thomas Salkeld and Child, Station Buildings, Carnforth, an adult head mount turning slightly to the right with mouth agape in aggressive pose, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, 21cm from the wall, 27cm high, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso, plaque inscribed ''Haworth Moor, 20-4-58''
Taxidermy: A European Badger Mask (Meles meles), circa Jan. 28. 1942, by Henry Murray & Sons, 6/8 Scotland Road, Carnforth, with mouth agape in aggressive pose, with head turning slightly to the right, mounted upon an oak shield, 23cm from the wall, bearing ivorine plaque ''BUDE Jan. 28. 1942'', taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Taxidermy: A Eurasian Otter Mask and Tail Rudder (Lutra lutra), circa 13/06/1921, by Rowland Ward, 166 Piccadilly, London, an adult otter mask looking straight ahead with mouth agape, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, with silver plated mounted tail rudder, 22cm from the wall, tail rudder measuring 48cm, taxidermist's RW gouge to verso, also partial paper trade label, bearing ivorine plaque ''Killed 13.6.21 on Usk, 29lbs, Dog, Put down 10.45, killed 7.30, Brynderwyn''
Taxidermy: A Preserved Northern Pike Head Mount (Esox lucius), circa 1956, by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London, a head mount looking straight ahead with mouth slightly agape, mounted upon a typical oak shield, 35cm from the wall, taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso, bearing plaque ''Caught in private waters - Nr Nottingham on the 11th March 56, by John Pounder, 80 Collemoor Leys Lane Clifton Estate Notts, -Pike- 24½ lbs''
Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris campestris), by Rowland Ward, The Jungle, 166 Piccadilly, London, neck mount looking straight ahead, mounted upon a typical shaped oak shield, 23cm from the wall, bearing ivorine plaque ''Steinbuck, (Rhaphiceros Campestris), St Helena Bay, S.A, 11th Nov 1901, R.O.B.B'', taxidermist's partial paper trade label to verso, gouged RW to verso
Taxidermy: Antique Eurasian Otter Paws (Lutra lutra), circa early 20th century, three various sized Otter paws, one mounted as a broach, one mounted as a paper clip, the third mounted upon an oak shield by Peter Spicer & Sons, Leamington, with ivorine plaque ''J.G.R Paythorne, 26.12.34'' two mounted with silver and silver plated mounts and clasps, each bearing engraved inscriptions - C.O.H Bines Bridge 17th May 1915, C.O.H June 1905.
THOMAS EDWARD LAWRENCE, CB, DSO (1888-1935) T.E. SHAW LAWRENCE OF ARABIA A COLLECTION OF LETTERS AND EPHEMERA COMPRISING; A Dixie miniature cotton souvenir bale with address label to 337181 A/C T.E. Shaw, RAF, 13 Birmingham Street, Southampton, England believed to be a gift from the author Henry Williamson, Two-pages of a three page handwritten letter from his mother (lacking first page), signed 'your loving mother', Two typed letters including one from the Air Ministry regarding the Power Boat design, dated 1933, and a copy of letter from Thornycroft Ltd about adjustments, A typed autograph request, torn in half, Two handwritten letters to Fanny Hatcher from A. W. Lawrence dated August and September 1935, regarding a copy of T.E. Lawrence's book and plaque to be hung at Birmingham Street, Two handwritten letters to Fanny Hatcher from T.E. Lawrence admirers Two Visitors Books from 13 Birmingham Street, Southampton, showing T.E Shaw's registration Two sepia photographs of 13 Birmingham Street A collection of press cuttings from 1935 and the 1950s Provenance: Fanny Hatcher thence by family descent where purchased by the current vendor Further multiple images of ALL items in this lot are available upon request Condition Report: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oxhcmz4zgkiemwy/AAAG9Wdtm3wSS72JnZs5Y7sta?dl=0
A BRITISH HUSSAR OFFICER'S FUR BUSBY with three lines of gilt cord, red felt side flash with purl button, detachable feather plume and gilt metal link chin strap, with internal leather liner and labelled Hawkes & Co., Piccadilly, London with metal case with plaque inscribed Capt. J. W. Ferguson, 20th Hussars, 29cm high (with plume) Condition Report: Available upon request
HENRY BONE (1755-1834) enamel plaque - after Frederico Baroccio, The Virgin Mary in prayer, believed to be 'Madonna of the Annunciation', signed bottom right, handwritten inscriptions verso including artist's signature and address as 15 Berners Street, in good believed original gilded frame with glazed door (locked) recto, 15 x 12cmsAuctioneer's Note: Henry Bone was officially employed as an enamel painter by George III, George IV and William IV. It is believed that the original pencil drawing is in the possession of the National Portrait Gallery - https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw119826
WHITE METAL CIRCULAR BOWL having four scroll feet raised on ebonized plinth, marked P Orr & Sons Ltd, Madras, with presentation plaque to W Ross Clark Esquire by the Indian Staff of Medura Mills Co Ltd on his retirement 30 November 1932, believed Indian silver, 21 troy ounces approx. Condition Report: good overall condition, some surface wear and scratches. Provenance: Estate, instructions from Vale of Glamorgan solicitor
Unfretted clavichord by Georg Nicolas Deckert, Gross Breitenbach, circa 1800, the case of pine, the action and soundboard surround painted with blue simulated marbling with gilt edging, the soundboard painted with peonies and other flowers, the five and a half octave keyboard, FF to c4, with ebony naturals and bone overlaid accidentals, the keys well veneered with cherry, on four later square tapering legs The fasciaboard with an oval enamel plaque inscribed J. N. Deckert, Gross Breitenbach bei Arnstadt Length 172cm, width 56cm, case depth 20.5cm *Recorded in Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord, 1440-1840 by Donald Boalch, 3rd edition ed. by Charles Mould, p. 286. Formerly in the Collection of Michael Thomas who performs on this instrument on his LP Historic Harpsichords & Clavichords, Oryx Collectors' Series 1725. Described and illustrated in The Galpin Society Journal, LXI, April 2008 in the article "Carl Engel and the Clavichord" by Paul Simmonds, p. 107, Fig. 8. A similar clavichord by Deckert is in the Bate Collection, Oxford (Mus No. X93) also illustrated in the aforementioned article, Fig 3. Restored by Jean Mauer, 2008
A Georgian two handled silver trophy cup with a lift off dome cover, chased and embossed with scrollwork, fruiting vine and flowers, 48.5oz, 11.5in h. on an ebonised plinth with a silver plaque indicating this to be the Romsey Agricultural and Horse Show Society. The Presidents Cup for the Best Animal in the Cattle Classes given by Rear Admiral The Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma, 1948.
Taxidermy/Equestrian Steeplechase Interest, - A pair of Rowland Ward 'Horse Hoof' stools, the first bearing a title plaque 'White Eagle, 1905 - 1928, Won £16,000', the second with a similar plaque 'Buttercup, Winner House Of Commons Pt To Pt 1910', 48cm and 47cm wideBoth of these horses were owned by Col, William Hall-Walker M.P. (1856-1933), in a five year racing career White Eagle won the Sussex Stakes, National Breeders Produce Stakes, Woodcote Stakes and the City & Suburban Handicap, from 1910 he was at stud in Ireland and died in 1928. Buttercup was the winner of The House of Commons lightweight point to point steeple chase in 1910, there is a known portrait of Col. Hall Walker riding Buttercup by James Lynwood Palmer Condition: **General condition consistent with age
Pair of model coastal defence guns mounted together on movable carriages, when one raises, one retreats, each muzzle loading 20cm barrel has reinforcing jackets, heaviest at the trunnions and tapering towards the muzzle and breech, the red and blue movable carriages are expertly made and mounted on a heavy metal base with a plaque that reads 'Duplex Gun Mounting' designed by 'Captn R.H. O'Grady Haly 84 regiment 1866', possibly a builders or Exhibition model Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, - Stoneware relief plaque/block decorated with the head of a young lady, the reverse with script '1907-1957 Kooperativa Kvinnogilles - Forbundet (Cooperative Women's Association)', 20cm high Condition: Some scratches to the surface, no signs of damage or repair - **General condition consistent with age
KIDD'S COMIC SCRAP-BOOK..., ill George and Robert Cruikshank and Robert Seymour, ill W Kidd circa 1836, 15 plates as called for, modern cloth, one copy on COPAC + AUGUSTUS MAYHEW: THE GREATEST PLAQUE OF LIFE..., ill George Cruikshank, London, David Bogue, circa 1847, 12 plates as called for, re-bound, quarter brown morocco + WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY AND OTHERS: THE COMIC ALMANACK, ill George Cruikshank, London, John Camden Hotten [1871-72], 1st and 2nd series, 2 volumes, 1st series 104 plates, 30pp adverts at end, 2nd series 78 plates including 4 folding, 32pp adverts at end, original cloth gilt, re-cased + EDWARD G FLIGHT: THE TRUE LEGEND OF ST DUNSTAN AND THE DEVIL..., ill George Cruikshank, London, Bell & Daldy, 1871, 3rd edition, old half calf worn + GILBERT ABBOTT A BECKETT (ED): GEORGE CRUIKSHANKS TABLE-BOOK, London, George Bell & Sons, 1878, new edition, 12 steel engraved plates as called for, 4to, crushed crimson morocco gilt, re-cased, inner joints reinforced + GEORGE CRUIKSHANK (ILL): THE BACHELOR'S OWN BOOK OR THE PROGRESS OF MR LAMBKIN..., Glasgow, David Bryce, circa 1883, original pictorial cloth gilt + GEORGE CRUIKSHANK (ILL): OLD "MISCELLANY" DAYS, A SELECTION OF STORIES FROM BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY, London, Richard Bentley, 1885, 1st edition, 33 engraved plates as called for, original cloth gilt + CHARLES DICKENS: CHRISTMAS BOOKS, ill Sir Edwin Landseer and others, London, Chapman & Hall, 1869, old crimson morocco gilt, re-cased preserving large part original backstrip, (9)
MULBERRY BLACK IRIDESCENT 'TURTLE' SKIN BAG, fashioned in black leather, with central zip fastener, the front pocket fastens with a postbox clasp through a 'turtle' shaped metal plaque, embossed with the Mulberry tree logo, with gold tone hardware, serial number 1651186, dimentions 24cm high x 34cm wide x 16cm
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