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Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas yet to come walking down a snow covered street with other figures, 39 x 55 cms., signed and dated 1984, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, A terrified Ebenezer Scrooge being shown his own grave by the ghost of Christmas yet to come, 38 x 50 cms., not signed, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, At the house of Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred with minced pies and mulled wine, 36 x 48 cms., not signed, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, Ebenezer Scrooge arriving unexpectedly at his nephew Fred's house on Christmas Day, 36 x 45 cms., not signed, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984.ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, Ebenezer Scrooge sitting by the fire in his nephew Fred's house, 32 x 40 cms., not signed, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, Ebenezer Scrooge out in the street on Christmas Day greeting business associates and friends, 37 x 52 cms., signed and dated 1984, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

Jackanory, A Christmas Carol, ill.Paul Birkbeck 1939-2019, written by Charles Dickens, read by Michael Bryant, The ghost of Jacob Marley, 24 x 18 cms., not signed, BBC broadcast Christmas 1984. ABOUT PAUL BIRKBECK; an appreciation, written by one of his daughters and published in the Guardian following his death. "My father, Paul Birkbeck, who has died aged 80, was an artist and illustrator whose work is familiar to those of a certain generation brought up on BBC childrens TV programmes such as Crystal Tipps and Alistair, Play School and Jackanory. His distinctive style and keen eye for detail ensured that he became one of the BBCs most-used artists through the 1970s and 80s. Born in Woolwich, south-east London, Paul attended Brighton College and Epsom School ofArt. After completing his national service, he also became the banjo player for the Dedicated Men Jugband, who signed to Pye Records in 1965. The bands single, Boodle Am Shake, did not trouble the charts but Paul soon began designing sleeves for Decca Records. In 1965 working with BBC childrens TV he became a prolific illustrator for its programmes. For Jackanory he illustrated 14 stories, including A Dog So Small (read by Judi Dench) and Peter Pan, (some in this sale), as well as the BBC Sunday afternoon Bible stories series In the Beginning. His work for Jackanory continued for many years. He created the memorable opening titles for The Vikings in 1980, presented by Magnus Magnusson, and the iconic Miss Marple series, starring Joan Hickson. Paul also drew the backgrounds for the ground-breaking TV series Jane, starring Glynis Barber, which mixed cartoon backgrounds with live actors and was based on the 1940s comic strip of the same name. (some in this sale). In 1991, as well as supplying illustrations, he was in front of the camera playing himself each week in the BBCs six-part childrens TV history programme Now Then, an educational show that cleverly brought our ancestors to life. Paul taught illustration at Leicester Polytechnic, Epsom College and the Royal College of Art, but continued to work in TV, including delivering the titles for the Stanley Baxter Show on Channel 4. He branched out into book illustration with Salman Rushdies 1990 childrens fairy tale Haroun and the Sea of Stories, for which his lavish pictures were much lauded, not least by Rushdie. My father spent the latter part of his life on personal commissions. His work appeared at the Keith Chapman Gallery, London, in Royal Academy summer shows and Sunday Times watercolour exhibitions between 2003 and 2008, and in the Mall Galleries Discerning Eye exhibitions. PROVENANCE The artworks in this sale have been consigned by his family. NOTES: The pictures in this sale were prepared in various mediums often used by the artist and often in conjunction with one another, including, pen and ink, crayon, water-colour, gouache, pastel, and oil and acrylic paints on card or on paper. The auctioneers acknowledge the help of his family in cataloguing this collection, and where-ever known each picture has been listed under its broadcast designation. but the vendors do not guarantee that all attributions in this respect are correct. The family do however guarantee that the pictures, both signed and unsigned are the work of Paul Birkbeck. . All sizes are approximate.

RAMÓN DE ZUBIAURRE AGUIRREZÁBAL (Garay, Vizcaya, 1882 - Madrid 1969)."The julep", 1966.Oil on canvas.Signed, dated and titled in the lower left corner.Work reproduced in color in:- "Ramón de Zubiaurre. The painter and the man", Takeshi Mochizuki, publications of the Diputación Foral del Señorío de Vizcaya, p. 189. This publication indicates that Ramón Zubiaurre exhibited the work at the Sala Toisón in Madrid, thus fulfilling the wish to be judged by his peers at the age of 75.- "Basque painters and sculptors of yesterday, today and tomorrow", p. 273.Provenance: Formerly Luis Benito del Valle collection (Bilbao).Measurements: 68 x 63 cm; 95 x 110 cm (frame).Basque traditions were a recurring theme in the production of Ramón de Zubiaurre, who sought to document the ethnographic values of his region, as was the practice of regionalist painters in the rest of Spain at the time. In the exceptional canvas in question, Zubiaurre immortalizes a group of village women playing a lively game of julep. In spite of the apparent banality of the theme represented, Zubiaurre recreates an interesting link between all the characters that, far from seeming casual, becomes a declaration of intentions. And the fact is that the game is not limited to the cards resting on the table, or to those that the women with white cloths on their heads play between their hands, but, behind them, there are two other female figures, accomplices in the game. This time with black cloths, both women observe the cards of the players. To the right of the composition, standing to control all the movements, a villager indicates to her ally in front of her to watch her movements, while she looks back at her. Behind her, another villager in black watches the play. The defiant gaze of the central figure, who has put on her glasses so as not to lose any detail, and the figure who at that precise moment throws her card, complete a fascinating game that, beyond the cards, is extrapolated to reality. The narrative of the scene is reinforced by the double still life exercise on the right of the painting. Behind this eloquent genre scene, we see an imposing landscape dotted with a village and a hamlet, worked with a very varied palette in which green tones predominate, very elaborate and varied. The painter plays with the intensity and contrasts of light to construct the space, and attenuates the colors in the undulating mountains in the background, reflecting the humid atmosphere that dominates the landscape.Brother of Valentín de Zubiaurre, also a painter and also deaf and mute like him, he always maintained a close relationship with his brother, and in fact both began their careers hand in hand with his sister Pilar, who was in charge of selling his paintings and organizing numerous exhibitions, both in Spain and abroad, in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Germany and other countries. Between 1903 and 1912 he received a scholarship from the Diputación de Vizcaya, which allowed him to devote himself fully to painting. From the beginning he will be closely linked to the National Exhibitions of Fine Arts held in Madrid, as well as to the cultural life of the Spanish capital. In fact, he studied at the Royal Academy of San Fernando, and in 1905 he finished his studies and moved to Paris to complete his training. He finally returned to Madrid, settling with his brother. In 1918 he was appointed a member of the Hispanic Society of America in New York, and in fact he remained in the United States between 1940 and 1951. He is currently represented in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, the Chicago Museum, the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, the Fine Arts Museums of Bilbao and Alava, the San Telmo Museum in San Sebastian and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, among other collections.

A George III rosewood, satinwood banded and marquetry card tableLate 18th centuryThe top inlaid with a band of scrolls and flowers, opening to reveal a green baise playing surface, above a single drawer on square tapering legs, 85.5cm wide x 42cm deep x 82cm high, (33 1/2in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 32in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP 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. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of George III satinwood and painted card tables, c.1800, each hinged D-shaped top with a Greek key border, opening to a baize inset playing surface, above a frieze decorated with a snaking vine pattern and centred with a moulded tablet decorated with a tied ribbon, lute and horn motif, on turned and reeded tapering legs, surmounted by patera terminals, 92cm wide45cm deep 74cm high (2)For a related pair of satinwood card tables displaying a similar scheme of painted decoration, see Christie’s, 'Important English Furniture & Carpets', 24 November 2005, lot 116, (£19,200).Condition report: Old splits to tops of both tables, carefully restored.Both probably re-polished.Minor movement to veneers and paint loss.Late baize.

A Collection of Playing Cards, Board Games, Card Games etc

A set of four Sterling propelling Bridge pencils, each with block terminal engraved with one of the four playing card suits; in fitted case.

An Edwardian fold-over card table of small proportions, the hinged rectangular top with inlaid shell motifs and spandrels enclosing a baize lined playing surface raised on square tapering supports with magazine rack below, terminating in porcelain castors, 74 x 61 x 30cms.

A REGENCY ROSEWOOD CARD TABLE, the fold over top enclosing a green playing surface, on a square tapered support, and quad form base, width 92cm x depth 46cm x open depth 92xm x height 72cm (condition - veneer loss to edges of the table top)

A BOX OF CHILDRENS VINTAGE TOYS ETC, comprising a distressed pyjama case in the form of a dog, a clockwork tinplate horse and cart, winding mechanism requires attention, Jaques 'Counties of England' card game, Dewars Whisky playing cards, a metal toy model of a cannon, an empty wooden games box and bone chess pieces (incomplete set)

THREE ANTIQUE TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS 19th/early 20th Century A Copeland & Garrett example, decorated with green floral and bird print; a Jackson & Gosling fortune telling cup and saucer, with playing card interior to the cup; and a chinoiserie example, possibly by Samuel Alcock, Saucer measures 14cm diameter Condition: For a condition report or further images, please contact the saleroom via hello@hotlotz.com

Georgian mahogany fold over card table, the top with satinwood band lifting to reveal baize lined playing surface, raised on square tapered supports with boxwood string inlay W89cm

A Meissen group of card players, late 19th centuryAfter the 18th century model by J.J. Kaendler, two finely dressed ladies and a gentleman seated at a card table playing a game of cards, the base applied with leaves and edged with a gilt line, 14.8cm high, 18.5cm across, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised model number 1291, impressed numeral and painter's number (minor restoration and chips)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 19th century Chinese export lacquer rectangular counter box, the cover decorated with pagodas and dwellings in an extensive landscape, enclosing five playing card and gambling piece compartments, 29cm wide, c.1820

A late 19th century Black Forest carved bear group, 20cm, some damages, together with a playing card box with two unopened packs of cards

Playing Card Wrappers, 2 playing card duty wrappers and 6 playing card wrappers (De La Rue, Herald, Highlander, Royal Stag etc.) together with a leaflet from John Waddington Ltd. announcing the end of the Playing Card Duty of 3d in 1960 (gd) (9)

Trade cards, Owbridge's Lung Tonic, 4 large advertising cards, Comic Birds (x2) Duck with Hat & 'Wise Counsel' (Owl), Boy Scout card with portion to cut out hat to put on head & Comic Figure playing accordion with dots around head for threading to make hair (gd) (4)

Cigarette cards, USA, ATC, Beauties, Playing Card Superimposed, '53 Subjects' including Joker (set, 53 cards) (vg)

Five vintage Card Games and Playing Card Packs, Colomino, Patience x2, Kan-U-Go and Sadia Ltd London circular cards, all boxed along with a set of Dominoes

A late 19th century Games Compendium in fitted wooden case containing two sets of James English Bridge Row London Playing Cards, replacement two of hearts card, all other cards present, treen Chess part set, missing black castle and two pawns, 16 black and 15 white treen Draughts pieces, Dominoes complete, Solitaire board with various marbles including 19 various sized having twist stems along with later marbles, playing board, wooden scorers and shakers and cribbage board with original Rules dated 872 present

Late C20th beech solitaire board complete with marbles, chrome plated playing card case, similar card case decorated with pheasant, magnifying glasses, embroidered silk picture of badgers, two leather dice tumblers, other decorative items

comprising eleven instrument playing pigs and a conducter, together with a card display stand

19th century Dutch marquetry foldover games table, twist foldover floral marquetry top, revealing a circular green baize surface, bordered by marquetry flowers and playing cards to corners, raised on square tapered legs, 79cm long, 39cm wide, 75cm high.CONDITION REPORT:The marquetry foldover card table is in fairly good condition although it has some condition issues.Large split across the top surface and small splits (still sizeable) in parallel. There is some veneer damage, water/scratch marks and the usual wear and tear, scuffs and abrasions to the top surface.When fully opened the splits are replicated to the interior surfaces .  Green baize has some minor tears.  Edges of the top surface , veneer has been off and reglued-one small area sitting proud, sides good, legs - good, treated worm to areas of the underside.  Please see additional images. 

A WALNUT AND CHEVRON STRUNG DEMI-LUNE CARD TABLECIRCA 1710 AND LATERThe hinged top opening to a baize inset playing surface and counter wells71cm high, 79cm wide, 33cm deep (when closed). Please note: This lot should be described as circa 1710 and later and not as originally printed in the catalogue. Condition Report: Please note: This lot should be described as circa 1710 and later and not as originally printed in the catalogue. Condition Report Disclaimer

A 19th Century Dutch inlaid walnut card table, the breakfront rectangular folding top opening to reveal baize lined playing surface, false drawer to the frieze on fluted square tapering legs, 74 x 36 x 73cms high.

An early Victorian rosewood card table, the hinged swivel top opening to reveal a baize lined playing surface, on turned and carved foliate stem, raised on quatrefoil base with carved scroll feet, 92 x 46 x 76cms high.

A French walnut and brass inlaid serpentine card table, the hinged swivel top opening to reveal a baize lined playing surface, raised on slender cabriole legs, with brass foliate caps, 83 x 42 x 76cms high.

A George III mahogany and satinwood banded demi lune card table, the fan shaped top opening to reveal a baize lined playing surface, inlaid with leaf design with exotic wood stringing and banding, on square tapered legs with spade feet, 100 x 47 x 72cms.

A George III inlaid mahogany card table, the rectangular satinwood banded top with central shell motif opening on to a gateleg to reveal a baize lined playing surface, fluted edge with flower and shell inlaid frieze, on square tapered legs, 94 x 46 x 76cms high.

HILL HENRY: (1943- 2012) American Mobster whose life was immortalized in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film Goodfellas in which Hill was portrayed by Ray Liotta. A cardboard box originally containing a deck of Black Jack brand Premium Casino playing cards, signed by Hill in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front. Together with a three of hearts Palace Station Hotel Casino playing card boldly signed by Hill in black ink with his name alone to the verso. Also including a small black and white casino die signed by Hill with his name alone in black ink to the number one facet. Some light overall age wear, largely to the lid of the box where the original seal was broken. Generally VG, 3    

A vintage Italian 800 silver card box having four engraved playing cards to the lid. Marked 800 with Italian star mark to base. Weight 161.9g. Measures 2.5 x 10 x 7cm. 

A rare set of five South Staffordshire enamel counter trays, circa 1770Of pierced oval form, the larger painted in the centre with a banknote, playing cards and five gold coins, the banknote inscribed 'Govt and Comp of Bank of England/ John Bridget', the four smaller trays with three playing cards, the pink grounds painted with scattered floral sprays, 13.2 and 9.1cm wide (5)Footnotes:This set was made for use when playing Quadrille, a popular card game in the 18th century.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPLE FOLDING CARD AND GAMES TABLECIRCA 1760The leaves opening to plain mahogany, a baize inset playing surface and marquetry chequer board and backgammon leaves, the side frieze drawer with baize covered compartments and a mahogany folding gallery that slots onto the games table top76cm high, 78.5cm wide, 39cm deep (when closed)

Y A GEORGE III SATINWOOD, TULIPWOOD, MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY FOLDING DEMI-LUNE CARD TABLE POSSIBLY IRISH, IN THE MANNER OF INCE & MAYHEW, CIRCA 1790 The hinged top opening to a baize inset playing surface 73cm high, 108cm wide, 52cm deep (when closed) Condition Report: There are marks, stains, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The table has some losses and restorations including to the crossbanded veneers.The top is bowed so that there is a gap at the front, there are two cracks across the top.The later fabric inset surface has some underlying linear construction movement, the corresponding crack visible to the undertier.The frieze is lacking some veneers; the front of the frieze is slightly faded and paler.There are traces of a darker stain to the legs.There is some evidence of worm including to the hinged bearers.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Michael Brandon signed 6x4 White Card. Michael Brandon is an American actor. He is known for his role as James Dempsey in the British drama series Dempsey and Makepeace. His theatre credits include the original Broadway production of Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, and playing Jerry Springer in the West End production of Jerry Springer: The Opera. 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

A group of maritime ephemera, to include The Daily Telegraph supplement for the Queen Mary, American Line certificate dated 1920, a framed United States Lines Company a hundred shares notes, black and white postcards, a Mauretania brochure, Orient Line photograph sets, HMS Rodney album, the bar price list for P&O, souvenir log card, cased playing cards, etc. (a quantitiy)

LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY BEZIQUE MARKER AND PLAYING CARD SET, comprising one ebonised and one burr walnut marker, the playing cards contained in a red leather box having white metal embellishment to hinged lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior, 20 x 17 x 6 cm

A George III carved ivory drum form box,possibly for gaming counters or dice, with a lift off lid. Applied gold bands with bright cut decoration and a polychrome enamelled playing card insert to the lid, the King of Clubs, to an oxblood ground. Tested as approximately 14-15ct gold. 33 x 29mm, 17.76gProvenance: The Peter and Pat Crofts CollectionCondition report: Some surface marks to the enamel. Some of the marks are bubbles in the enamel that have worn and filled with dirt over the years, others are scratches.Under a 10X lens, a minor loss to the gold band that borders the enamel plaque. Glue residue to the outer gold band and the one on the base.Marks to the surface of the ivory.Hairlines and marks to the ivory base.

A Victorian boulle marquetry serpentine fronted turnover top card table, with green baize lined playing surface with boulle marquetry surround with shaped frieze and raised on cabriole legs terminating in sabot feet. Height 78 cm, width 93 cm, depth 47 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The table is in generally extremely good condition. The top is largely unmarked with no lifting brass or significant losses to the boulle work. The interior is also in generally very good order within the slight roughness to the marquetry at the corners but no significant lifting. The green baize and leather playing surface is also in generally very good order. The left hand front marquetry panel has a small area of lifting brass and a small loss to the tortoiseshell. The right hand panel is in good order. The right hand side panel again has small amounts of loss to the tortoiseshell and slightly lifting brass. The left hand side is in good order. The table is structurally sound and there are no significant issues with the marquetry on the legs. All metalwork is present. The rear of the table is fully finished with marquetry panels. Both panels are in generally good order with only very minor bubbling to the red area to one panel. There is no evidence of any woodworm and no loose joints.

A George IV figured mahogany card table, the rounded rectangular hinged top opening to reveal a circular baize interior within quarter veneered surround, the plain frieze raised on ring turned and reeded tapering legs, 76 cm x 82.5 cm x 40.5 cm. CONDITION REPORT: Warping to top with marks, stains and scratches. Fading to the baize playing surface. The top with some minor edge depletions. Some joint separation to rear right support.

A 19th century New Zealand specimen wood parquetry dodecagonal table possibly by Winks and Hall of AucklandIn the manner of Anton Seuffert, inlaid with a central stellar of various indigenous woods including kauri, mangeao, towai and rimu on a rewarewa ground, the base in Australian cedar with spirally turned shaft and tripod legs carved with leaves and flowerheads on scroll feet, 45cm diameter, 70cm high.Closely related examples by the celebrated cabinet-maker Anton Seuffert (1815-1887) of geometric inlaid tripod tables are illustrated in B.Peet, The Seuffert Legacy, pp. 111-114. Seuffert intended his similar tables as drawing or sitting room furniture and referred to them as card tables, probably for depositing business or postal cards on rather than for playing cards. Seuffert almost exclusively made circular tables and used concave rather than convex mouldings. The use of well-seasoned cedar as a carcase wood, as in this example, has meant that the top has survived in a better state due to its low moisture content, as opposed to those produced in the sapwood rimu or kauri.

A BOX OF CHILDRENS VINTAGE TOYS AND GAMES, including a Tri-ang red painted metal crane with decals for Jones KL44 Crane , moving parts are operational, a Mettoy tinplate and plastic locomotive, a Lone Star The Cheyenne! pistol, an RJ Double -Six puzzle, s.d., a boxed Peter Pan Fakir Sword Trick, with figure and instructions but lacks sword, a boxed and incomplete Chad Valley Escalado, card board games, playing cards, puzzles, etc

A late Victorian silver playing card box, Chester, 1900, 85mm, a similar snuff and a silver combination vesta case and sovereign/half sovereign case.

A Victorian silver playing card case, Marks worn, Birmingham 1899, the front embossed with a mandolin playing musician serenading two ladies, the reverse with a garden with peacocks, 9.5 x 7 x 2.5cm, 103gm

Mid 20th Century craftsman-made concertina-action figured walnut fold-over card table, H. Corbin & Son, Cabinet Makers, Ringwood, with lobed crossbanded figured top having herringbone inlay, enclosing green leather playing surface with 'guinea wells' beside circular dishes to corners, the concertina-action with plaque as above, on lappet-headed club legs, 81cm wide x 72cm highCondition report: Minor cracking to veners of top. Dark stain towards back edge. Slight lifting to internal joint of green leather, with loss to one side.Otherwise sound and of good colour.

A Bavarian playing card mug with devil handle, circa 1930/40's

Various toys and games, Mahjong set, playing card holders, dominoes, automatic card shuffler, two pistols, jigsaw, tubes, etc. (a quantity)

Mahogany fold-over, single gate card table. The interior with green baize playing service on tapering ball feet

A VICTORIAN SILVER CRIBBAGE TRAY, MILLS & CO., BIRMINGHAM, 1891 the tray die-stamped to depict both sides of a Chas. Goodall & Son King of Spades playing card, the everted rim with typical cribbage board peg holes, the underside with four cylindrical peg holders, on ball feet 23cm long, 178gr (5oz) Provenance: Private European Collector, "The Seawolf Collection", Object No.98 op. cit. (see lot 532 for further details.)

A mixed lot to include a Lusitania medal, cigarette cards, some in albums, playing cards including a green leather and silver mounted playing card box, and other items Location: A3F

Littler (Sir John Hunter, 1783-1856). 'Diaries of Sea Voyages in 1824 & 1826' [cover-title]. Manuscript in brown ink on laid paper (watermarked C Wilmott 1814'), 44 ff. + initial blank, 360 x 235 mm, approx. 35-40 lines to the page, contemporary card covers (inscribed on front 'Lt. Genl. Sir John Hunter Littler G.C.B.') detached, spine perished, many leaves loose (qty: 1)Provenance: James Tregaskis (1850-1926), bookseller (with clipped catalogue description, price £1 10 0).Footnote: Sir John Hunter Littler was a decorated East India Company army officer best remembered for his actions in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-6). 'At the close of the campaign he was appointed to command at Lahore. In 1848 he was appointed to the supreme council of India, and was made GCB and deputy governor of Bengal' (ODNB), retiring in 1851 as lieutenant-general. At the time of these voyages he held the rank of major. The first is from Calcutta to England (January-June 1824) on the ship Palmire, and the second is the return voyage from Gravesend to India on the Malcolm under one Captain Eyles (though the diary ends on 20 October 1826 before landfall is made, three months after setting out in June). In daily entries there is substantial description of conditions, wildlife sightings (including gannets, albatrosses, flying fish, porpoises, dolphins, sperm whales), on-board accidents and repairs, and encounters with other ships. The Palmire rounds the Cape of Good Hope on 24 March, shortly after which Littler is set ashore at Jamestown, St Helena ('Whilst Mr Harvey transacted business with Mr Solomon's House, Capt. S. & myself strolled about the town - being Sunday all shops were shut, & very few of the inhabitants visible'); on 24 April he visits Ascension and provides an extensive (4 pp.) description of the island's topography, the British garrison and a recent outbreak of yellow fever. The return journey includes a landfall at Funchal (10 July) and a detailed account of an affray between three private soldiers (12 July), about which Littler reflects that 'these petty disputes amongst the men which almost always commence by playing & jesting with each other, leading to practical jokes & terminating in blows, might be prevented by the non commission'd officers if timely noticed & check'd'.

A Regency yellow ground playing card box, the serpentine sides decorated in gilt and black with leaves and flowers, the canted border lid to a panel of numerous polychrome decorated playing cards, original compartmentalised blue paper interior, replacement ball feet, general wear, 21.5 x 13 x 8.5cms.

A pair of Regency yellow ground playing card boxes, of rectangular form with lift off lids, the sides with line painted decoration, each with a lid panel of polychrome painted playing cards within painted borders, 11.5 x 8.7 x 3.5cms. (2)

A coromandel wood Tunbridge ware playing card box, of cut corner rectangular form, the lid with a central mosaic panel of the Prince of Wales feathers within an outer border of stick ware, circular star form escutcheon, lid warped, the interior in original paper with three divisions, 22.5 x 12.7 x 5cms.

A rosewood Tunbridge ware box form hinged playing card box/cribbage board, one side inlaid with a mosaic panel of a cockerel, the other a rabbit, hinges probably replaced, some staining and filling around hinges, 13 x 7.4 x 5.2cms closed.