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Lot 289
An Edwardian mahogany card table, the moulded top with boxwood, mother-of-pearl and white metal inlay, folding and revolving to reveal a baize-lined playing surface and storage well, raised on square tapered supports united by a double "H" stretcher, terminating in shaped pad feet. Open 66.5cm by 75cm by 53cm
Lot 1301
The Madame Sidney Pratten collection of guitars and related ephemera, including seven antique guitars, a Gigelira, personal sheet music with hand annotations, an original watercolour picture of a young Madame Sidney Pratten (Katharina Josefa Pelzer) and a further collection of pictures relating to Mrs Pratten and the Pelzer family After Mrs Pratten died in 1895, her sister, Guilia Pelzer, inherited many of her instruments and archive, which were sold at auction by Sotheby's in 1938. Many of these papers and one instrument were resold at Christie's on 21st July 1978 and purchased by the vendor. Aside from the two ?selected by? annotated guitars, the Gigelira, and the cloth covered music folders with their contents, the rest of this collection was bought by the vendor in another London auction following the Christie's event in 1978 It is rare to find such an archive of a prominent 19th century guitar teacher and player The collection includes: 19th century guitar labelled 'Mme Sidney Praten, Instructness to H.R.H. The Princess Louise, 1857/This guitar belonged to my father Ferdinand Pelzer, 1831' (italics in ink in Mrs Pratten's hand, the rest printed); Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, fine hairline to centre back, further mild wear; Top: fine grained spruce with multi-string banding to the edges and sound hole, repaired cracks between the sound hole and bridge and bridge and lower body; Neck: ebonised, evidence of previous neck reset; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with shaped buttons; Case: original ebonised case with velvet interior bearing brass plaques to the outside inscribed 'Madame Sidney Pratten', and 'Mme Sidney Pratten/(No 2) 22A Dorset Street/Portman Sqe London'; Overall condition: good/restored. *Previously sold at a Sotheby's auction in 1938, lot 192, where attributed to Derazey, Paris 19th century guitar labelled 'Alfred Hays, Royal Exchange Buildings, E.C.', also bearing a label inscribed in hand 'Catherina Josepha Pratten, 22/.7.59', stamped with number 138 to the back of the head; Back and sides: one piece figured maple back, figured maple sides; Top: fine grained spruce with mild wear in places, multi-string banding to edges and sound hole; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony, bearing a plaque to the seventeenth fret inscribed 'Boosey & Son's/24 Holles Str/London'; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips inscribed 'Boosey and Sons London'; Case: ebonised case with green felt interior 19th century guitar labelled 'Madame R. Sidney Pratten/1863 38, Welbeck Street/Cavendish Sqre.W. London' (italics in ink in Mrs Pratten's hand, the rest printed), numbered 3538 to the tip of the head; Back and sides: birds eye maple; Top: fine grained spruce with multi-string banding to the edges with floral mother of pearl, mastic and string banding to the sound hole; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips stamped 'V (crown) R' and with shaped buttons; Case: ebonised case with red felt interior; Overall condition: good 19th century guitar labelled 'Selected by/Mme Sidney Pratten/London 1873' (all in ink in Mrs Pratten's hand); Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, repaired cleated cracks to centre back; Top: fine grained natural spruce with floral mother of pearl and mastic decoration to the edges and sound hole; Neck: ebonised and previously reset; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: engraved brass tuners with round buttons; Case: ebonised case with red felt interior bearing a label to the underside of the compartment lid advertising her teaching 'Under royal patronage'; Overall condition: good/restored Mid 19th century guitar labelled 'Addison and Hodson/Musical Instrument Seller/and/Manufacturer/to Her Majesty, and the Prince Albert/210 Regent Street and King Street/London'; Back and sides: rosewood, repairs; Top: natural spruce with pearl shield inlay, repaired crack between the bridge and shield inlay, alternate pearl inlay and boxwood string banding to the edges and sound hole; Neck: mahogany, dowelled repair; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips with crown stamp and shaped buttons; Case: ebonised case with red felt interior bearing an external label inscribed 'Madam Guilia Pelzer/Guild Hall School', the rest illegible; Overall condition: good/restored. *Sold with a black and white photograph on card showing Madame Sidney Pratten with a similar guitar, taken by W & A.H. Fry Photographers, 68, East Street Brighton and numbered in pencil 83024 'Pose 2' 19th century guitar labelled 'Selected by/Mme Sidney Pratten/London 22A Dorset Street Portman Sq.', inscribed in Mrs Pratten's hand; Back and sides: birds eye maple, repaired crack to back; Top: fine grained spruce; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: engraved brass tuning strips with oval buttons; Case: ebonised case with green felt interior; Overall condition: good/restored *The label inscription is typical of guitars resold by Mrs Pratten to her pupils Early 19th century French guitar, unlabelled; Back and sides: satinwood, two small repaired cracks to the upper bout, further repaired cracks to the treble waist; Top: fine grained spruce with multi string banding to the edges and sound hole, many repaired cracks; Neck: ebonised; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good; Hardware: brass tuning strips inscribed 'Domet' and with shaped buttons; Case: ebonised case with red felt interior in deteriorating condition; Overall condition: fair/restored *Sold with old papers relating to Napoleon Bonaparte with an envelope hand inscribed 'Napoleon's General No. 10 Captaine Bacheville gave my father (Ferdinand Pelzer) this guitar, as a relic, he being a pupil of my father, & had a real love for him, as he played the guitar so splendidly - it was over my fathers bed for many year, Guilia Pelzer'; also including an old black and white photograph of the guitar and a black and white engraving of Ferdinand Pelzer holding a similar guitar **Sold in a Sotheby's auction in 1938, lot 211, claiming it to be 'Napoleon Bonaparte's guitar'. Later sold at a Christie's sale in 1978 as part of lot 18 Gigelira wood and straw instrument, signed 'tuned by Mrs Sidney Pratten/ 22 Dorset Street Portman Sq W/London' to one of the wooden blocks, in original case, with a 14 page sheet music (Pianoforte and Guitar Accompaniments to various pieces for the Gigelira...) Two needlework cloth covered folders enclosing sheet music with various blue crayon and other annotations. The blue folder titled with embroidered letters 'Whisper soft music to attending ears' with signature inside the front cover 'Catherina Josepha Pratten/Bow Wow/ - I-Chee-Pops-' , also containing 'Third edition in large' of 'Learning the Guitar/simplified by Mme Sydney Pratten'. The brown folder titled with embroidered letters 'I will enchant thine ear' with many pieces annotated in blue crayon. George Brown - watercolour of Katharina Josefa Pelzer, stood holding a guitar, later inscribed 'Katharina Josefa Pelzer/(Madame Sidney Pratten)/ at the age of nine years', framed within a worn velvet cushioned frame, inscribed to the back of the frame in ink (probably by Guilia Pelzer) 'Mrs Sidney Pratten bequeathed this to me' Archive of ephemera relating to Madame Sidney Pratten, including a small antique Ambrotype of a woman playing a guitar, probably Mrs Pratten; a lithograph of Guilio Regondi, a lithograph of 'Katharina Josefa Pelzer at nine years holding a guitar/Geo Brown delt/c. e. Wagstaff Sc'; a card 'from Madame Julia Pelzer' with her photo, holding a guitar to front' and four photos of Mrs Pratten holding a guitar, the largest by Byrne Richmond, 29cm x 23cm
Lot 190
Late 19th Century 'Ouverture Zither' cylinder musical box, Paillard, Vaucher et Fils (PVF), St. Croix, Switzerland, retailed by Keith, Prowse & Co., 48 Cheapside, London, the 33cm barrel playing four airs as listed on handwritten printed card, the complete comb beneath engraved damper bar, the case having hinged rosewood cover with boxwood stringing and ebony and central marquetry panel, over cast carry handles, 69cm x 33cm x 22cm high
Lot 611
A collection of six of children's illustrations; to include, Penny Dale, Tabletop, signed and dated 'Penny Dale 83' (lower right), gouache on paper, 11 x 14cm; Cat and a mouse having a party, initialled and dated 'C.A/ 1990' (lower right), watercolour and pen on paper, 33 x 26cm; children playing in a winter forest - artist proof, signed indistinctly (lower right), blind-stamped 'TR', coloured print on densely textured paper, 32 x 23cm; Dana Kubick, personalised thank you card with a child sleeping, watercolour on paper, 10 x 14cm; S.C Burnside, illustration from Arthur Mee's Children's Treasure-House, inscribed with title and name (lower right), watercolour and pen on paper, 12 x 9cm; four teddies in a bed, inscribed with a personalised message (along the left side), pencil on paper, 12 x 11cm (6)
Lot 367
COINS - GREAT BRITAIN, ASSORTED comprising two Millennium five pounds, 2000, each in card wallet of issue; Queen's Diamond Jubilee five pounds, 2012, on card of issue; year sets for 1970 and 1971, each in case of issue; commemorative crowns; and others; together with a 1953 Coronation Souvenir medal, issued by the National Playing Fields Association, in box of issue; and Butlins badges for Clacton, 1960 (x2); and Xmas, 1966 (x2).
Lot 180
Wainwright (William John, 1855-1931). Lute Player, watercolour on paper, depicting a gentleman playing a lute, stood side on singing, painted from the hip upwards, artists signature lower right, laid onto card, image size 39 x 28.5cm (15 3/8 x 11 2/8ins), sheet size 40.2 x 28.8cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/8ins), mounted, framed and glazed, (62 x 50.5cm)Qty: (1)
Lot 357
A LEATHER BACKGAMMON SET HERMÈS, 21ST CENTURY With a rolled leather playing mat, beechwood frame, two leather cups, game pieces, canvas storage case and card boxThe frame 51 x 49cmProvenance: from the collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild Condition Report: Appears to be in unused conditionConsigned in retailer's packagingCard box handwritten Travelling backgammon 15 white wood counters, 15 black wood counters, 5 dice Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1504
A 19TH CENTURY AND LATER MAHOGANY CARD TABLE, the fold over top enclosing a green baize playing surface, on splayed legs, along with a selection of playing cards, width 92cm x depth 45cm x height 70cm, and a low early 20th century mahogany bookcase, with double astragal glazed doors, width 95cm x depth 29cm x height 80cm (condition:-missing one glazed panel and crack to two other panels) (2)
Lot 850
Pokemon TCG. Pokemon League Pin Badge Kanto Collection. This lot features a full set of the Kanto league badges, these were promotional items given out for playing the Pokemon trading card game at official stores across 1999 - 2000. Condition Report: while there are no chips or damages to the pins some have slight colour alterations due to storage or smoke.
Lot 55
John Salthouse signed 007 Spy Files 4x3 trading card. John Salthouse born John Lewis on 16 June 1951 is a British actor and producer. His best-known screen roles are those of Tony in Mike Leighs Abigail's Party and DI Roy Galloway in The Bill from 1984 to 1987. He has also appeared in Coronation Street 1977 I Didn't Know You Cared, EastEnders, Miracles Take Longer and in films such as A Bridge Too Far 1977, The Spy Who Loved Me 1977, An American Werewolf in London 1981, Give My Regards to Broad Street 1984 and Prick Up Your Ears 1987. John Salthouse had previously been a professional footballer until injury had forced him to retire. He had played for Crystal Palace under the name of John Lewis in the 1960s, a fact which he drew on in playing the sullen Tony in Abigail's Party. He also appeared in the early series of the Sky One soap opera Dream Team as the clubs academy coach, Frank Patcham. He appeared in Series 1 and Series 2, and later became one of the show's producers. For the penultimate episode, Salthouse made a cameo appearance offering a young Jason Porter a contract with Harchester United. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 12
Fiona Fullerton signed 6x4 orange card. Fullerton is known as playing Bond girl KGB spy Pola Ivanova in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 166
Larkin (Philip) The Less Deceived, long playing record, number 85 of 100 copies signed by Larkin on outer sleeve, original paper sleeve, tear towards centre, splitting to one side, original pictorial card sleeve, creasing, some lifting to laminate, light wear to corners, Hessle, Marvel Press, [1959]; and a first edition of Collected Poems, v.s. (2)
Lot 104
A well Documented post-War C.V.O., M.B.E., R.V.M., and Second War B.E.M. group of ten awarded to Chief Petty Officer Writer L. A. J. Treby, Royal Navy, later Chief Clerk and Accountant to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Household The Royal Victorian Order, C.V.O., Commander’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially numbered ‘1888’, with full and miniature width neck ribands, in Collingwood, London, fitted case of issue, minor blue enamel damage to motto around central medallion; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver, with Royal Mint case of issue; British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (C.P.O. Wtr. Leslie A. J. Treby. D/Mx.51084); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Victorian Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, silver, unnamed as issued, with Royal Mint case of issue in outer card box; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued, with card box of issue, mounted court-style for display; together with the recipient’s related miniature awards, these lacking the Jubilee Medal, these mounted court-style as worn; Commemorative Medallion for the Royal Visit 1947, in Royal Mint case of issue; Commemorative Medallion for the Royal Visit 1953-54, in Royal Mint case of issue, lacquered, extremely fine (lot) £2,200-£2,600 --- C.V.O. London Gazette 15 June 1974. M.V.O. IVth Class London Gazette 13 June 1964. M.V.O. Vth Class London Gazette 15 May 1954. M.B.E. London Gazette 13 June 1957. R.V.M. London Gazette 20 May 1947: Awarded for the Royal Tour of South Africa in H.M.S. Vanguard. B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946. Leslie Alfred John Treby served during the Second World War as a Chief Petty Officer Writer in the Royal Navy, and subsequently entered Royal Service as Chief Clerk and Accountant in the Household of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. Sold together with the following original Documents: i) Bestowal Documents for the C.V.O. and M.V.O.; together with Central Chancery enclosures; copies of the Statutes of the Order; and various letters of congratulations, including two by Lord Mountbatten ii) Bestowal Document for the M.B.E.; together with a copy of the Statutes of the Order iii) Bestowal Document for the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), dated 20 May 1947 iv) Bestowal Document for the Coronation Medal and Jubilee Medal v) Bestowal Document for the Commonwealth Tour Commemorative Medallion vi) Ceremonial for the Funeral of H.M. King George VI vii) Letter (a facsimile sent to multiple recipients) on Prince of Wales headed writing paper from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales thanking the recipient for his share in the present given to him on his 21st Birthday, signed ‘Charles’ viii) Letter (a facsimile sent to multiple recipients) on Buckingham Palace writing paper from H.R.H. The Princess Anne thanking the recipient for his share in two horses and some saddling given to her on her 21st Birthday, dated October 1971, and signed ‘Anne’ ix) Ceremonial and Order of Service for the Thanksgiving Service for the Silver Wedding Anniversary of H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Westminster Abbey, 20 November 1972 x) Letter (a facsimile sent to multiple recipients) on Buckingham Palace writing paper from H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh thanking the recipient for his share in the bird bath and trees given to them on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary, signed ‘Elizabeth’ and ‘Philip’ xi) Ceremonial and Order of Service for the Marriage of H.R.H. The Princess Anne to Captain Mark Phillips, Westminster Abbey, 14 November 1973 xii) Letter (a facsimile sent to multiple recipients) on Buckingham Palace writing paper from H.R.H. The Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips thanking the recipient for his share in the dinner service given to them on the occasion of their wedding, dated 13 November 1973, and signed ‘Anne’ and ‘Mark’ xiii) Ceremonial and Order of Service for the Silver Jubilee, St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7 June 1977 xiv) Telemessages from H.M. the Queen and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to the recipient on the occasion of his Golden Wedding Anniversary, June 1986, and 80th Birthday, March 1996 xv) Copy of the Special Order of the Day by Commander in Chief Plymouth Command, Commending the Recipient, dated 26 November 1945 xvi) Various Royal Invitations; and other ephemera, including a double pack of E.II.R. embossed playing cards; a Canadian Coronation Medallion; and a H.M. Yacht Britannia Commemorative Medallion and ash tray.
Lot 33
Pokemon - A quantity of Pokemon cards and collector tins. Lot includes a shop display box containing 10 x tins which contain one metallic coin and an art card, they do not contain the packs of playing cards that they came with originally. Also includes four other tins, a Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box which is incomplete, there are also five sealed card packs and a quantity of loose cards. All the items appear in Very Good condition overall, there are no complete sets. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 229
A 19th Century Victorian mahogany envelope card / games table having a four section folding metamorphic top with inlaid borders revealing green baize playing area. Single drawer to the frieze and raised on tapering leg with spadefoot with brass castors. Measures approx when closed; 76cm x 59cm x 55cm.
Lot 2507
A Victorian papier-mâché pole screen panel, painted with a scene of a boy and girl reading within a woodland, within a mother-of-pearl and gilt decorated border, diameter 39cm, together with two 19th century papier-mâché coasters, a box and cover and two playing card trays.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 295
A Regency figured rosewood brass inlaid rectangular fold-over card table, with stylized fleur de Lis inset top on an open pedestal over a sub-base with inverted sabre supports with lion's paw brass socket castors. The table contains multiple sets of 20th-century playing cards, some still sealed. 92 cm overall width x 45 cm overall depth x 74.5 cm overall heightCondition report: The table is a little wobbly but I think this is standard for this modelSome slight lifting to the brass stringingSome discolouration of the rosewood
Lot 76
A George V silver and tortoiseshell, cut glass dressing table bottle, London 1916 (maker's marks worn), the faceted spherical jar with star cut base, plain polished silver mount, the tortoiseshell cover with inlaid swag decoration, 11cm high, together with a silver plated Russian Podstakannik, decorated with a Sputnik motif, 10.8cm high, a Victorian bloodstone brooch, 37mm x 30mm, a miniature glass and filigree mounted scent bottle charm, overall length 50mm, a red paste set silver coloured dress ring, size U, a silver coloured playing card box, 10cm high, and a silver coloured ashtray depicting a Caribbean village scene, 18cm wide (7)
Lot 131
OF COLLECTORS' INTEREST: A late George II carved mahogany concertina-action card table1755-1760, the hinged crossbanded top enclosing a baize playing surface, above one mahogany-lined frieze drawer, on four scallop shell and bellflower clasped cabriole legs each carved with C-scroll ears and scrolled foliate spandrels, 87cm wide x 42cm deep x 71cm high, (34in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 27 1/2in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe present lot formerly belonged to Ralph Edwards C.B.E., F.S.A. (1894-1977), grandfather of the current owner and vendor.A charming photograph showing Ralph Edwards with his wife Marjorie inside their London family home is available to view online at www.bonhams.com. Therein they are pictured seated in their elegant drawing room inside Suffolk House on Chiswick Mall, located close to the Thames. Visible among the beautiful antiques and paintings is the George I giltwood and gilt gesso mirror which is lot 127 in this sale. A copy of this striking photograph is available upon request. A further image of Edwards whilst he was in Venice is also on our website.Ralph EdwardsAlthough principally renowned for The Dictionary of English Furniture, his most influential book first published in the period 1924-1927, Ralph Edwards was also an art historian, academic, connoisseur, author and collector within various fields of the fine and decorative arts. His genuinely eclectic yet thorough knowledge included, but was not limited to, subjects as diverse as: European paintings, watercolours, Hogarth, Old Master drawings, bronze sculpture, needleworks, porcelain, silver and English miniatures. Nonetheless his foremost area of expertise was undoubtedly in English furniture.Following his involvement in World War I, and despite successfully completing the necessary professional legal examinations, Ralph Edwards joined Country Life magazine as a member of their editorial team, where he remained for five years. The motivations behind this career-defining decision are a mystery, however as Nicholas Goodison writes in his superb 1978 obituary it was clear that on this occasion: '...art history gained what the law lost.' N. Goodison, 'Obituary, Ralph Edwards', The Burlington Magazine, May 1978, Vol. 120, No. 902, 'Special Issue Devoted to the Victoria and Albert Museum', p. 316.Throughout 1924 and 1925, Edwards continued in this capacity at Country Life at the same time as working closely with Percy Macquoid (1852-1925) on compiling and creating what would thereafter become their seminal work, The Dictionary of English Furniture. Only one year later, Edwards took up the position of Assistant in the Department of Woodwork at the Victoria and Albert Museum, eventually being promoted to Keeper of that Department in 1937. In total he would retain this significant role for seventeen years until retiring, albeit apparently somewhat reluctantly, in 1954. During his tenure as Keeper at the Victoria and Albert, Ralph produced a number of books and articles concerning furniture, typically with particular attention to the history of English furniture. Arguably among the most notable of these were; a brief analysis of English chairs in the museum collection; Georgian Cabinet-Makers, which he assembled together with Margaret Jourdain in 1944; and the three volume revised edition of 'The Dictionary', eventually published in 1954. In his obituary on Edwards, Nicholas Goodison brilliantly encapsulated his primary achievement as Keeper in the Department of Woodwork:'In this role he [Edwards] did a great deal to raise the study of furniture from an inconspicuous to an important branch of the decorative arts.'N. Goodison, Ibid, p. 316.In spite of his retirement from the Victoria and Albert, that same year Ralph Edwards started to accept employment - essentially as a kind of senior consultant - with the Historic Buildings Councils of England and Wales. His invaluable aiding of these Councils lasted a staggering twenty-one years. At the same time, Edwards' output of publications persisted and this is exemplified by; the appearance in 1955 of the third version of Georgian Cabinet-Makers; a 1963 condensed single volume edition of his by then widely celebrated 'Dictionary'; and an almost continual provision of furniture-related articles. Added to this, for two years Ralph Edwards assisted in the editing process for the Connoisseur Period Guides (1956-1958). Yet, regardless of this huge workload he was always available to help the Arts Council and other official bodies whenever requested or required to do so.Aside from this specialist study in the realm of furniture, it is incredible to consider that Edwards was additionally responsible for literature on an assortment of other visual arts topics. For example he finished Early Conversation Pieces in 1954 which was a survey of the progression of what are generally referred to as 'conversation paintings', beginning in the medieval period and concluding with examples from the early 18th century.Evidently over the last two decades of his life there was much less focusing on the study of furniture which allowed his wide-ranging proficiency in many of the other decorative arts to flourish. Though it is difficult to know whether this was an intentional move away from his main specialism, it was perhaps inevitable given the nature of his involvement with the Historic Buildings Council and the National Museum of Wales. Edwards' participation with both of these groups led him to investigate virtually all manner of artefacts. Over the course of the twelve years prior to his death in 1977 he also formed a fundamental part of the advisory panel for The Burlington Magazine.Overall, Ralph Edwards' enormous influence on the way in which serious art historical research has been, and continues to be, undertaken is not something that can be easily overstated. Ralph was one of the earliest scholars to confirm factual information pertaining to objects by means of uncovering sources contemporary to them. In this process he was instrumental in bringing to the public consciousness numerous craftsmen, makers and artists, ranging from those who had fallen into complete obscurity to more major and more widely known figures.This was the technique pursued with regards to both The Dictionary of English Furniture and Georgian Cabinet-Makers, despite claims that he later opined that there had become too much emphasis upon the analysis of historical letters and invoices. It is alleged that his subsequent view was that this strict and narrow approach had caused furniture history to become too dry and mundane an affair, possibly more akin to a lifeless regurgitation of old account books than a true labour of love. However it is not clear to what extent he believed this had already happened.An exceptional memory for country houses and their contents meant that Ralph Edwards was almost always able to accurately date a work of art or object, and more often than not suggest an attribution to a certain artist or maker where relevant and possible. His natural affinity for British and European history, allied to his supreme level of connoisseurship, has meant that even today he maintains his position among the very highest echelons of academia within the broad domain that is art history. LiteratureN. Goodison, 'Obituary, Ralph Edwards', The Burlington Magazine, May 1978, Vol. 120, No. ... This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. 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Lot 569
A French Art Deco silver-plated 'playing card' cocktail shakerstamped CGF, French circa 1930 Tapering cylindrical form, pull off cover with incorporated strainer and cap, with embossed playing card suits to the body, height 25cm, diameter 9.5cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 703
A Victorian silver playing card boxCohen & Charles, Birmingham 1899 Rectangular box form, a slightly rounded lid with a hinged catch that opens to reveal a pack of cards featuring a pop-up mechanism, four panes of bevelled glass to the sides displaying four different playing cards behind, all resting on four pierced raised feet, height 12.5cm, weight total 21oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 717
Georgian gilt metal novelty fob containing four miniature playing card discs, case approximately 17.5mm diameter x 29mm.Condition report: Good condition commensurate with age. Contains four discs which appear to be complete. The suspension ring is slightly misshapen. Gross weight approximately 9.7 grams.
Lot 1393
Good pair of 19th century cream painted and gilt heightened serpentine card tables, each with fold over top enclosing green baize lined playing surface and rococo relief carved frieze on cabriole legs, 100cm wide x 49cm deep x 75cm highCondition report: Both tables have some splits to the tops and at the joints, flaking to paintwork, general wear and and small losses to carved ornament. Secret drawers to rear of table behind gate leg. Structurally ok
Lot 236
A Victorian mahogany cased games box with mother of pearl inlay and etched date 1882 to the top, the lift top revealing lift out tray with green baize surface, the underside of the lid with chequer board stone effect, also a set of draughts pieces and chess pieces, the king 7cm high; a set of Bezique snap cards; Canasta cards; a Lexicon game; a Can-U-Go crossword card game and two sets of playing cards, the box measuring 34cm wide x 26cm deep x 12cm highCondition report: Surface marks and scratches to the exterior of the box consistent with age and use, chess pieces with some breakages, card games all in played with condition, key present
Lot 413
An Austrian Secessionist brass and exotic wood playing card box in the manner of Erhard & Sohne, of rectangular form, raised on bun feet, the hinged cover inlaid with a scene of knights on horseback and foot, fighting each with a card suite motif to their armour, the sides with inlaid roundel panels, lined with red velvet, key (marked ES) present, 23.5cm x 16cm Condition Report: Overall this is very decorative. The lock is functioning and the Key is marked 'ES'. The clasp is also functioning although is slightly off centre. There is a small dent to the top right of the lid effecting an area of brass and wooden veneer. The top wooden veneer has patches of fading/discolouration. Some areas of wear to the brass and some slight surface scartching.
Lot 151
Robert Englund signed 6x4 white card and black and white promo photo. Robert Barton Englund (born June 6, 1947) is an American actor and director, best known for playing the supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. Classically trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Englund began his career as a stage actor in regional theatre, and made his film debut in the 1974 drama film Buster and Billie. After supporting roles in films like Stay Hungry (1976), A Star Is Born (1976), and Big Wednesday (1977), he had his breakthrough as resistance fighter Willie in the 1983 miniseries V and its subsequent sequel series. After his performance in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), he became closely associated with the horror film genre, and is widely regarded as one of its iconic actors. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 169
Conjuring & Card Tricks.- Hooper (William) Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated, by a series of easy, entertaining, interesting experiments. Among which are all those commonly performed with the cards, 4 vol., second edition, 65 hand-coloured folding plates, offsetting, occasional spotting or light staining, contemporary calf, spines richly gilt and with double red morocco labels, vol.3 small chip to foot of spine spine, rubbed, [Tomash & Williams H156; Toole Stott 390], 8vo, Printed for L. Davis, Holborn [& others], 1783-1782.⁂ Includes chapters on playing cards, magic tricks, dice, 'magical' modes of transport, pyrotechnics, and scientific phenomena. Hand-coloured copies are scarce.
Lot 197
Dickens (Charles).- Card game.- The Characters of Charles Dickens. An interesting game, 52 playing cards printed in red and black and with purple backs, lacking rules card, occasional spotting or light staining, original pictorial board box and plain slip-case, 980 x 740mm., Jaques & Son, Hatton Garden, [c.1870]. ⁂ Rare (WorldCat records only two sets (Harvard and Chicago)) and in an excellent state of preservation. The 52 cards consist of 13 groups of four characters from the works of Dickens. Of these 13 groups, ten feature an image and description of a character (Oliver Twist, Barnaby Rudge, Curiosity Shop (sic), Chuzzlewit, Pickwick, Dombey & Son, The Chimes, Cricket on the Hearth, The Haunted Man and Bleak House), and three feature text only (Little Dorrit, David Copperfield and The Christmas Books).
Lot 108
John Williams signed 5x3 card. John Christopher Williams AO OBE (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian virtuosic classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire. In 1973, he shared a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category with fellow guitarist Julian Bream for Together (released in the US as Julian and John (Works by Lawes, Carulli, Albeniz, Granados)). Guitar historian Graham Wade has said that John is perhaps the most technically accomplished guitarist the world has seen. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
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