VICTORIAN PHOTOCOLLAGE. A young aristocratic woman's photograph album, 1880s, embellished with creative and sometimes whimsical collages of watercolour, ink and albumen prints. Compiled by Nety Hambro of Milton Abbey, Dorset [now Milton Abbey School], family home of merchant banker Carl Joachim Hambro [founder of Hambros Bank]. Quarto (31 x 25cm), full crushed morocco lettered in gilt with compiler's forename, heavy card leaves, all edges gilt, 43 pages featuring albumen prints, 20 of which are collages with manuscript illustrations by various women, some signed by Nety Hambro herself. The album commences with a photograph of Nety in a pony & trap with her dog, whilst her father stands in the doorway with his own dog, captioned "Self & Rosie, Father & Tommy, 1885". There are several views of Milton Abbey, including what Nety has captioned "My sitting room". Internally good with pale spotting, some dusty toning around upper corners, slight cockling, binding solid with some scuffs & wear to morocco The following passage provides some historical context to this type of photocollage: ‘Sixty years before the embrace of collage techniques by avant-garde artists of the early twentieth century, aristocratic Victorian women were already experimenting with photocollage. The compositions they made with photographs and watercolors are whimsical and fantastical, combining human heads and animal bodies, placing people into imaginary landscapes, and morphing faces into common household objects. Such images, often made for albums, reveal the educated minds as well as the accomplished hands of their makers. With sharp wit and dramatic shifts of scale akin to those Alice experienced in Wonderland, these images stand the rather serious conventions of early photography on their heads.’ [The Met, Playing with Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage, February 2 - May 9, 2010]
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HARRY POTTER. A collection of autographs & memorabilia comprising: 44 loose autographs, mostly on card, to include Rupert Grint [Ron Weasley], Robbie Coltrane [Hagrid], Tom Felton [Draco Malfoy], Kenneth Branagh [Gilderoy Lockhart], Miriam Margolyes [Professor Pomona Sprout], Helena Bonham Carter [Bellatrix Lestrange], David Tennant [Bartemius Crouch Junior], Eric Sykes [Frank Bryce], Richard Griffiths [Vernon Dursley], Jim Broadbent [Horace Slughorn], and other cast members from the Harry Potter films; nine photographs signed by Hugh Mitchell, Bonnie Wright, Chris Rankin, David Bradley, Shirley Henderson, Evanna Lynch, and Kenneth Branagh, plus Certificates of Authenticity from Chaucer Auctions and East Bristol Auctions; a set of nine oversized lobby cards for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and 11 for Chamber of Secrets, printed in the USA for Warner Bros, 2001-2002; two small foyer posters for Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets, approx. 30.5 x 40.5cm; an unused Panini sticker album for Chamber of Secrets; a sealed/unopened Quidditch official 2004 calendar; an unused Chamber of Secrets 2003 family organiser; two unused French livre-posters for Philosopher's Stone and Prisoner of Azkaban; HP playing cards, and a sealed WHS 2000 puzzle, the whole in one carton
A collection of 23 vintage lighters and one case, to include a boxed Varaflame and four similar, two Ronson table top, seven similar including a brown leather version, one with the design of playing card, two miniature, three flip tops and one with mirror, a boxed blue and gold lighter, cigarette and a waved lighter holder.
ROLEX - a new old stock stainless steel Casino mechanical wristwatch, playing card 'All In' dial, with blue steel spade hands and original 1930s Rolex lever pocket watch movement and exhibition caseback, 15 jewel movement, case width 48mm, working order Condition Report:Movement – currently working Dial - clean Glass - cleanHands - goodCase - very minor surface abrasionsCrown – hands adjust smoothly Bracelet - unassociated black leather strap with Rolex tang buckle, near newNotes – no box or papers
A Chinese white copper / Paktong playing card game box. The cover incised with two Lucky Chinese characters and prunus with a lion finial raised on four bulb feet. Incised foliage scrolling along the sides of the box. Lacking some cards. Measures approx. 4.5cm height x 10cm length x 8cm width.
An Art Deco Plant Tuscan China part coffee service, decorated with hollyhocks, comprising coffee pot and cover with fruit finial, six coffee cups and saucers and jug, height 8.8cm, together with a mixed group of Wedgwood Jasperwares, including a pair of cups and saucers, two jugs and four trinket dishes in the shape of playing card suits.
A collection of British American Tobacco (B.A.T.) and Imperial Tobacco Co (I.T.C.) cigarette cards in two albums, including a set of 25 B.A.T. ‘Military Portraits’, a set of 52 B.A.T. ‘Beauties (tobacco leaf back, playing card inset)’, a set of 50 ‘Who’s Who In Sport (1926)’ and a set of 50 ‘Best Dogs of their Breed’.
the line inlaid fold out top with painted floral border, opening to a baize playing surface with inset counter wells to the corners and card/counter trays beneath, with a line inlaid frieze and square tapering swept supports with floral painted shoulders, the frieze with an ivorine plaque for 'Robertson, Ledlie, Ferguson & Co, Cork' and a presentation plaque to 'Mr & Mrs Ian Bullough as a wedding present from the staff, November 7th 1911', 26½ x 13in. (67.3 x 33cm.) closed, 28¾in. (73cm.) high, 26½ x 28in.(67.5 x 71.1cm.) open.*Property of the late Roderic Bullough, Vouziers, Guernsey
Pair of Meissen porcelain figures, after Acier, a lady playing cards at a table, incised number F64, 16cm, a lady with a bonnet of arrows, incised number F32, 15.5cm.Qty: 2Condition report:Lady with arrows: There is a firing line to the base which extends up and under the right foot of the figure. The arrow tip in her left hand has been roken off and regilt. Small losses to the lacework.Card player: the three cards in the figure's right hand have been restored, with the restoration beginning to discolour. Otherwise in good condition, minor losses to the lacework.
Hand painted glazed ceramic Art Deco prototype figure of a raven haired lady in a purple and black teddy sitting on dice with four playing card aces behind her. Bottom reads - Artists Original Proof For Peggy Davies by Victoria Bourne. Dimensions: 6"L x 4.5"W x 8"HManufacturer: Peggy Davies CeramicsCountry of Origin: EnglandAge related wear.
Cigarette cards, Selection of part sets and odds, some better noted including Wills Scissors Beauties Playing Card inset (non lattice back) 49/52, Wills Ruby Queen Birds of the East 45/50, Gallaher Irish View Scenery (approx 40 cards), Wills Air Raid Precautions Irish issue 30 cards, Wilbur Suchard Flags 18/36, Wills Miniature Playing cards, Lea Modern Miniatures, Sunlight Soap Sectional Map series, ITC Movie Stars (complete set but all with back damage) Adkin Soldiers of The Queen (17) plus a few odds.Mixed condition fair/gd, some part sets are better condition than others)
Large collection of The Heritage Playing Card Company playing cards including dinosaurs, fossils, fish, fruits of the world, national railways, assorted ceramics, a chess piece set, Genuine Alabaster Made in Italy, Royal memorabilia Queen Victoria 20th June 1897, assorted leaflets, various pieces of treen, leather bags, a sporran, African carved mask, a riding crop, etc (5 boxes)
Regency rosewood and brass inlaid card table, the rectangular fold-over and swivelling top with rounded corners with a satinwood band, opening to reveal a blue baize lined interior playing surface, the frieze with a raised panel with satinwood stringing and a lower beaded brass edge, the concave and canted column with a shaped platform base applied with scrolls with brass star inlays and stringing, quadruple splayed supports terminating in foliate cast cups and castorsDimensions: Height: 75cm Length/Width: 92cm Depth/Diameter: 45cm
A Victorian Silver Novelty Playing-Card Box, by Samuel Jacob, London, 1900 in the form of a sedan-chair, the sides stamped with foliage scrolls and latticework, with two scroll handles, the hinged cover opens to reveal two compartments for playing-cards, cards lacking95mm high, 4oz 18dwt, 152grFully marked on side and further part marked on cover. The marks with some minor wear. The base stamped with design registration number 345787. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The playing cards are lacking.
Playing Cards: a collection of mixed 20th century commemorative playing card boxes, most leather cased, some dating to 1900, 1902 and others, one commemorating The Royal Commonwealth Tour 1953-1954, one The Royal River Pageant July 22nd 1953, Royal Ascot 1949, and others with crests to tops or plain designs. All with no contents, spares etc. Also with two modern books: one The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London no. 288/300 dated 2001, and the other The Makers of Playing Cards of London by John G Thorpe softback book dated 2017. (1 box) Further details: some wear, damage, loss and detached parts to few older boxes, otherwise generally good and a part of a collection.
A late Victorian novelty silver playing card holder, of plain form with domed hinged cover, gilt interior and two compartments inside, hallmarked by Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham, 1900, approx. 8.5cm high x 4.5cm wide x 5.2cm deep. With cards inside. Weight: approx. 141.7 grams (4.5ozt) Further details: generally very good, slightest wear, scratching.
Nat Long [Nathaniel John Long] – Two Young Ladies wearing Swimsuits and playing on a Beach, mid-20th century gouache on card, signed, 76.5cm x 55.5cm. Note: Nat Long (1893-1955) studied at the Bournemouth School of Art and later worked as a graphic designer for Garrett & Atkinson and Birn Brothers amongst others. He served in the First World War with 1/4th Hants in India and Mesopotamia.
A Victorian oak card table, by William Constantine & Company (fl. 1834-1882), bears label FROM CONSTANTINE & CO.’S CABINET & UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE, LEEDS., hinged top enclosing a baize lined playing surface, panelled baluster column, cabriole legs, scroll feet, ceramic casters, 73.5cm high, 93cm wide, 46cm deep, c.1870
Monopoly'-(Waddington) 1960s complete playing cards-money etc- no playing board-box play worn-contents in good condition -Animal Olympics-Card game for 2 to 4 players-complete with cards-no rules cards in excellent condition-boxed and Vintage-Party Games-Ellisdons Popular Party Games (2) 1950s app-includes Quiz Game, Quick Answers-never been opened-very good condition, Game-'Chess', Travelling Chess Set-complete with board in very good condition
A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWISS 'BELLS IN SIGHT' MUSIC BOX playing eight airs, with 15.5cm cylinder and three bells, in grained case with rosewood and marquetry top, the tune card numbered 28965, label to underside of case; 'Petite vitesse', 42cm wide (runs reasonably well, teeth intact but slightly rusted, woodworm to case)
THIRD MAN VAULT - PACKAGES #25 / #32 / #38 / #43. Another superb selection of 4 Third Man Records vault packages. Package #25: The Dead Weather inc Dodge And Burn (TMR 331, orange vinyl) & I Feel Love (TMR 330, orange vinyl 7") and playing cards. Package #32: The Dead Weather - Live At The Mayern (TMR 456, orange vinyl with print), Three Dollar Hat (TMR 455, 7") and DVD and 7" box "Dodge To Burn and t-shirt. Package #38: The Raconteurs inc Consoles Of The Lonely (TMR 538, copper vinyl), Now That You're Gone (TMR-586, gold vinyl 7"), includes prints, patch & sheet. Package #43: The Raconteurs - Live In Tulsa (TMR 661, 3 LP on black, green & orange vinyl) and I'm Your Puppet (TMR 661, 7" flexi-disc) and Blu-ray. Lot includes 4 TMR card mailers. Condition is Ex/ Ex+/ Like New.
AN EDWARDIAN BURR WALNUT FOLD OVER CARD TABLE, the swivel top enclosing a green baize playing field and a storage compartment, raised on turned supports and ceramic castors, united by a shaped stretcher, width 92cm x depth 56cm x height 76cm (condition report: heat mark to top surface, discolouration, green baize loose and worn, other imperfections)
QUANTITY OF SILVER AND SILVER PLATE, comprising sterling silver cutlery approx 26 oz, Walker and Hall Art Deco napkin rings boxed, a Mappin and Webb toast rack, a silver-plated godinger novelty mouse cheese knife set, Continental silver cake knifes and various flatware playing card cufflinks etc. (Qty)
Grammophon Nirona, um 1920Deutsches Blechspielzeug-Grammophon der "Nirona-Werke Nier & Ehmer, Beierfeld", mit typischem Schallverstärker in Form einer Glocke, Nirona-Glimmerschalldose, Federmotor für Schellackplatten bis 25 cm Durchmesser. - Spielt sehr gut und laut! Mit 12 Schallplatten und Nadeln in Original-Pappschachtel, sehr guter Originalzustand. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (2-3/2-3)Nirona Gramophone, c. 1920Nirona-Werke Nier & Ehmer, Beierfeld, Germany, with springdrive, unusual reflex-tone horn and Nirona mica reproducer, for records up to 10 in., good original condition, playing well. With 12 discs and needles in original card box. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (2-3/2-3)
Dulac (Edmund) Original illustration with lady playing the harp to four seated women wearing headdresses, possibly for 'Stories from the Arabian Nights', pencil on buff tracing paper, affixed onto white card support, numbered in pencil 'ED 195', 360 x 360 mm (14 1/4 x 14 1/4 in), tipped into mount, some nicks and small losses to extremities, minor surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1920]; together with another pencil study for a different publication with two figures centred within a border decoration, 370 x 510 mm (14 1/2 x 20 in), minor nicks, unframed, [c. 1920]; and another, a black chalk portrait study of Lucien G...[?], indistinctly inscribed and dated, 240 x 190 mm (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in), minor handling creases, hinged onto blue paper, unframed, [circa 1919] (3)Provenance:Collection of Colin White; by descent to the present owners, London
Two framed sets of 'Ganjifa' playing card gameWestern Indian, 19th Centuryeach frame with six painted cards, painted with figures, horses, fish, Ganesh and other subjects, each approx 4.5cm diameterProvenance: purchased after the first WW in India by the vendor's great-grandfather. With some wear and losses to the cards. Please note that they haven't been removed from their frames.

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