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Mixed collectables including two wooden playing card boxes. UK P&P Group 1 (£16+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

[EINSTEIN ALBERT] (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1921. A scarce original printed small oblong 8vo invitation card, in German, issued by the Komitee zur Veranstaltung von Gastvortagen auslandischer Gelehrter der exakten Wissenschaften (Committee for the Organisation of Guest Lectures by Foreign Scholars of Exact Sciences) to Egon Ewald Seefehlner for his attendance at a guest lecture by Albert Einstein Uber den gegenwartigen Stand der Relativitatstheorie (Translation: on the present state of the Theory of Relativity) to be held on Wednesday, 14th October 1931, in the large lecture halls of the Physics Institute of the University of Vienna, commencing at 7.30pm. The invitation card, which was also valid as an admission ticket to be presented on the night, is numbered 00454 and features the red stamped words Reservierter Platz (Reserved Seat). Some very light, extremely minor age wear and light staining, VGEgon Ewald Seefehlner (1874-1946) Austrian engineer who served as General Director of the Austrian Federal Railways 1931-33.A scarce example of an invitation card to Einstein´s final lecture in Vienna, marking the last time the scientist would visit the Austrian capital. Of the event he Wiener Zeitung reported on 14th October 1931 ´Yesterday morning, Professor Dr. Albert Einstein arrived in Vienna to give a lecture on the state of the theory of relativity today at the invitation of the Committee for the Organisation of Guest Lectures by Foreign Scholars´ and according to the Arbeiterzeitung, Einstein spoke ´in the overcrowded lecture hall of the First Physics Institute of the University´. However, Einstein was ignored by the conservative Austrian government, the cabinet of Karl Buresch and Johann Schober as well as by the elite academic functionaries of the city. A confidential report of the German embassy in Vienna to the Foreign Ministry clearly stated why the world famous professor was no longer officially welcome in Vienna: ´Following the invitation of the Committee for the Organisation of Visiting Lectures by Foreign Scholars of the Exact Sciences, Prof. Albert Einstein held a lecture on the current state of the theory of relativity in the Physical Institute of the University of Vienna on the 14th of this month. It is characteristic of the way in which all things are treated under party political aspects in Vienna that the official bodies have noticed a particular reservation towards Prof. Einstein because he is a Jew and is considered to be politically left. Neither the minister of education nor the rectors of the universities attended the lecture, which of course attracted a huge audience´. In fact, Albert Einstein, against whom the right wing extremist and anti-Semitic witch hunt had now been intensified, particularly by the Nazi Party, used his lectures in the meantime to try and reach a wider audience than just bourgeois conservative circles.Although Einstein never lived or worked in today’s Austria, his relations with the country were close because he had long-standing friendships with Austrian scientists and intellectuals. When in Vienna, he always stayed with Prof. Felix Ehrenhaft, the enfant terrible of Viennese physics who was a gifted experimenter but a headstrong person. In honor of Auguste Piccard who was also in Vienna, a musical evening was held at Ehrenhaft's house during this visit in 1931 with Erwin Schrödinger (who received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1933) and his wife taking part and Einstein playing the violin.

GOETHE JOHANN WOLFGANG VON: (1749-1832) German poet, playwright and novelist. A.N.S., Goethe, one page, 12mo (approx. 8 x 8 cm), Weimar, 8th May 1827, to [Moritz Daniel] Oppenheim, in German. Goethe´s note is penned on a small, stiff card and states (translated) ´Herr Oppenheim is courteously requested to have his painting of Felsner collected´. Some light age wear and minor scuffing (only very slightly affecting one word of text, and not the signature) and with a couple of very minor traces of former mounting to the verso, GMoritz Daniel Oppenheim (1800-1882) German painter. After completing his art studies between 1817-19, Oppenheim travelled to Paris and Rome before settling in Frankfurt in 1825. It was at around this time that the artist exhibited his painting David Playing the Harp for Saul (1823) and a great number of admirers from all parts of Europe subsequently visited his studio. Oppenheim met Goethe in Weimar in 1827, and the German poet was later instrumental in obtaining the honorary title of Professor for the painter, conferred upon him by Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

A pair of silver and enamel playing card box mounts London hallmarks maker SM&Co slight damage to enamel. 9.7cm x 7.5cm

A mahogany and satinwood games table in the Sheraton taste, c.1890, the folding rectangular top enclosing a baize-lined playing surface and a roulette table, raised on tapering square supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 116cm wide 51cm deep 74cm highProvenance: The property of a European collector.Condition ReportThe two retractable legs are a little wobbly at the joints and would benefit from strengthening. A few other splits and areas of repair throughout, including to the open games surface. Some fading and wear to baize in places, particularly the card surface. Lacking roulette ball, chips or cards. Roulette wheel a little sticky. Other general knocks and wear throughout commensurate with age and use. Other than the two retractable legs, joints generally sound and solid. Hinges and castors functioning freely. Please see additional photos.

Heavily carved oak folding card table on central carved pedestal leg, table/playing surface has had new baize installed. Good but used condition commensurate with age. h81cm x w90cm x d45cm

A box containing approx. 30 playing card packs and markers

Green, purple and pink coloration. The Ugly Duchess lives in Wonderland and plays croquet with the Queen. Alice found the game a curious one, with live hedgehogs for balls, flamingoes for mallets, and playing-card soldiers, who doubled over to serve as the arches. Series: Alice in Wonderland. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Max HenkIssued: 1965 - 1973Dimensions: 3.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Viners Stuart Devlin Candlestick. Elizabethan playing card coffee ware, Venetian glass vase, ship in a bottle, etc:- One Tray.

Victorian mahogany card table, with decorative inlay, canted corners, green baize playing field, supported on brass ball and claw feet, approx 88 x 44 x 71 h cms. 

(Motor Racing, Grand Prix Sunbeams.) An early 20th Century photograph album containing 50+ mounted photographs in total of Grand Prix motor racing and motor cars c.1913-1914, mainly Isle of Man RAC Tourist Trophy, 10th/11th June 1914, predominantly the Sunbeam grand prix motor racing team, small number of images signed by drivers, with some further mounted postcards, small number of these also driver signed, and some other related ephemera including two original Sunbeam pit armbands, comprising 1914 Isle of Man TT armband, red silk with black printed lettering "Tourist Trophy. - 15. Sunbeam II. Depot Attendant", approx. size 10.5 x 25.5cm, and armband for 1914 French Grand Prix, held Lyon, 4th July, pale violet and white fabric with red lettering "Grand Prix de L'A.C.F. 1914 Sunbeam", approx. 11.5cm x 16cm, both mounted to a card leaf of the album, evidently having belonged to the compiler of the album with pencil caption beside "my pit brassards", certainly very rare and quite possibly the only surviving examples from the penultimate and last Grand Prix races before WW1 overtook Europe in August 1914. Approx. 35 images of 1914 Isle of Man TT include the Sunbeam team and all four Sunbeam grand prix cars assembled in front of Fort Anne Hotel, Douglas, IoM, the cars with number plates MN 523 to MN 526, each with drivers and riding mechanics sat within posing, MN 523, No.4, Kenelm Lee Guinness (1887-1937), MN 524, No.21, Algernon Lee Guinness (1883-1954), MN 526, No.15, Dario Resta (1882-1924), and MN 525, no number, L.G. Hornsted (1883-1957), several others standing behind cars posing including Louis Coatalen (1879-1962), the energetic and ambitious Breton who was engaged by Sunbeam as chief engineer in 1909 and transformed the Wolverhampton firm to become the foremost British exponents of motor racing internationally at the highest echelons, image approx. 10.5 x 15cm, several other images similar of Sunbeam cars and drivers in front of Fort Anne Hotel including L.G. Hornsted posing in MN 525, signed by him in pencil to lower left of image, small portrait photos A. Lee Guinness and K. Lee Guinness etc, images on the course including A. Lee Guinness and riding mechanic in Sunbeam MN 524, No.21 with Dunlop advertising banner and spectators in background; No.12, Leon Molon (1881-1952) in his Minerva; No.19, Christian Riecken (1880-1950) in his Minerva; No.18, Otto Goebel? in his Adler; No.20, Sam Wright in his Humber; No.4, K. Lee Guinness in his Sunbeam; two images of an upturned crashed car, No.6, John Hancock's Vauxhall; No.4 K. Lee Guinness in his Sunbeam entering pits enclosure; No.13, W.G. Tuck in his Humber; No.20, Sam Wright in his Humber; No.13, W.G. Tuck in his Humber; No.10, Sir Alfred Rawlinson (1867-1934) in his Rawlinson Hudson; K. Lee Guinness in his No.4 Sunbeam posing, and in following image on track entering a corner; W.O. Bentley (1888-1971), later founder of Bentley, in his DFP; No.9, Rene Berger in his SAVA; No.23, Josef Rutsch in his Adler; No.15, Dario Resta in his Sunbeam MN 526; No.14, Frank Clement (1886-1970), in his Straker-Squire; image depicting No.17, William Watson in his Vauxhall, on straight being pursued by the fourth Sunbeam car without a race number, driven by L.G. Hornsted, this image with pencil note to card mount beside "Hornsted & self chasing Watson - Vauxhall", evidently the compiler of the album being L.G. Hornsted's riding mechanic, possibly CD Day? ('Motorsport' May 2006 issue "Array of Sunbeams" article states "A spare car with the same body and bolster fuel tank as the other 1914 cars, as it might have had to be nominated for the race, was taken to the IoM. Two months before, one of the cars was sent to Brooklands for tests, driven by LG Hornsted and CD Day, Sunbeam’s subsequent production manager."); plus image of racing cars on ferry with one car about to be unloaded, presumably Douglas IoM, these images of IoM TT mainly approx. 8 x 13cm; 13 photographs of luxury/racing cars of the period, some with the compiler of the album seated, including series of 4 images of a Darracq c.1910, number plate BHH1, three of which with the compiler of the album posing seated within, pencil note to card leaf of album "Self & the 20 Darracq", each image approx. 10 x 16cm, another image with pencil caption above "Algy & Bill in 1913 GP Sunbeam after conversion", depicting Algernon Lee Guinness and 1 other in Sunbeam car, approx. 8.5 x 13.5cm, 8 other images various cars of the period, one with pencil caption beside "Father's 25 Darracq", others captioned "Metallurgique", "Charles Cotton", "100 x 160 Brooklands", etc; 8 contemporary postcards of grand prix motor racing, including one depicting K. Lee Guinness and signed by him in black ink "Kenelm", the image of him in his Sunbeam at the Circuit de Picardie, Grand Prix de l'A.C.F. 1913, another of Dario Resta in his sunbeam at same Grand Prix, signed in pencil "Yours Dario Resta" (slightly faint), plus postcard Caillois in his Sunbeam French Grand Prix 1913, 3 postcards 1908 French Grand Prix, two colour art postcards motor racing of the period; 3 other photographs motor racing of the period, appears to be the 1913 French Grand Prix, Circuit de Picardie, Amiens, 12th July, as one image showing the No.19 Sunbeam car crashed at foot of short steep hill in a river, with a group of spectators and people surrounding the car and nearby - Kenelm Lee Guinness drove the No.19 Sunbeam car in this race and is stated as having retired after 15 laps, having crashed into a river, a spectator was killed in this accident, the two other images, presumably the same Grand Prix, of Dario Resta in his Sunbeam, and cars and mechanics working in pit enclosure, all approx. 9 x 13.5cm; the motor racing material in album preceded by 76 further contemporary photographs of Ceylon and many of the corresponding sea voyage, mounted folding menu of SS Warwickshire, September 27th, 1912, containing several pencil signatures, several of photos of people on board the ship playing family games on deck, posing etc. Oblong contemporary cloth album, approx 25 x 30cm. Louis Coatalen's oustanding light car designs and other technological innovations made Sunbeam highly competitive during this period, even against the large Grand Prix cars of the period with engines three and five times the capacity of the Sunbeam. Wins included the legendary success at the 1912 Coupe de l’Auto to winning the 1914 and 1922 Tourist Trophy and 1923 and 1924 Grand Prix. Coatalen designed the 1914 Isle of Man TT cars with four-cylinder 3.2-litre twin-cam 16-valve engines, with which Kenelm Lee Guinness was to win that two-day 600-mile race over the punishing Manx mountain course, involving driving for 10hr 37min 49sec. Dario Resta’s car broke a big-end bolt on the first lap and Algy Guinness’s Sunbeam, after being in a secure second place on day two, retired when a propellor-shaft joint seized. But KLG had vanquished two sleeve-valve Minervas and three other cars, out of 22 starters, to win at 56.44mph. His fastest lap was 59.3mph, an indication of how difficult was the IoM course. (In the 1922 TT over the same course Jean Chassagne in an eight-cylinder Sunbeam averaged 55.78mph in the now one-day race, but in rain.) The fourth unnumbered Sunbeam car MN 525 driven by LG Hornsted must have also participated in the race, as evidenced by the photograph in the album of it in action chasing down the Vauxhall of WJ Watson. All four Sunbeams were driven from Wolverhampton to the Fort Ann hotel in the IoM. They wore number plates MN 523 to MN 526, these apparently being trade plates, indicating that Coatalen disdained paying tax on cars intended to uphold British prestige. The three main Sunbeam cars that competed in the 1914 IoM TT (MN 523, 524 & 526, race numbers 4 for KLG, 15 for Resta and 21 for Sir Algernon), are miraculously all still intact (see Motorsport Magazine online article May 2006, 88, Array of Sunbeams).

BILLY WRIGHT CIGARETTE AND TRADE CARDS 1947-1995, 12 pages, 43 large size cards, to include playing cards, A&BC, Pepy's & Master Vending, F'ball Favourites. Chix, Odham's Press, rare Lucozade, Hornet, Nth British Rubber, signed magazine card & Hornet, rare Wolverhampton Council die-cut souvenir menu card for 1949 cup winning banquet

Nicole Frères, Geneve and London: a fine 19th Century amboyna and walnut cased cylinder music box, the 29cms cylinder numbered '14' playing eight airs on a single steel comb, detachable from cradle and wound by an integral crank handle, also fitted with airs dial, moderato (speed moderator) and comb dampener, with makers label and airs card 'L. No.14, S. No. 5298', the case with ebonised edging and brass carrying handles, on a non-original mahogany stand, with turned legs joined by undertier, also having a spare cylinder within later fitted pin box, numbered '1', music box case 87 x 31 x 25cms high, stand 87 x 42 x 70cms high.

Acrylic on canvas - Framed 640mm x 890 ** IMPORTANT CONDITION OF SALE FOR THIS LOT: This piece forms part of the artist's GCSE / A Level portfolio and must be retained by the school until October 2025. We can assist the buyer with the creation of a replica print for display in the interim.  ARTIST STATEMENT: Studying queens and kings at the time, I focused on my mother. The strive for fame throughout her life, crowned in a card board crown here depicting the way she has built her self, a bittersweet twist on royalty and self made power. She holds her guitar, not playing but clutching, I took detail to her hands, as she is now suffering arthritis creating a constant battle between pain and her art. The lighting is golden hour, an omen of a painting hangs dishelvelled on the wall, the ambiguity as to whether it is sunrise or sunset remains on the viewers interpretation. Despite all this, her glance provokes a kind of strength.  

Card games and playing cards, a Parker Brothers The Comical Game of Snap’ featuring Palmer Cox’s Brownies, in original box; a M.I.P. ‘The New Roaring Game The Sloper Family’ (missing three cards); De La Rue playing cards; Girl comic cards; Disney Jungle cards, in original box; and a recent Yellow Submarine pack

An Edwardian silver playing cards box on four pierced feet, each panel inset with a coloured playing card (behind glass), the domed cover opening to reveal a pop-up interior, lined and sectioned to take three packs of cards (two packs present), by J & W. Deakin, Chester 1904, 13.2cms high.

An Elizabeth II cased set of twelve silver hors d’oeuvres forks, enamelled on the terminals with a playing card, representing the Jack, Queen and King of each suit, by Garrard & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1961, 8.7cms long each - 2.4oz.

Quantity of James Bond 007 related collectables, to include Corgi diecast vehicles and vehicle sets, playing card sets, Bond in Motion books and Trivial Pursuit game, Good to Excellent, within Good packaging. Unchecked for completeness. See photo. 

Late Victorian specimen wood, marquetry and bone cribbage box containing a silk-lined interior and a pack of playing cards, 6cm high and 28cm wide, two similar period specimen wood card boxes with cribbage tops, one marquetry inlaid, the other with mother of pearl decoration, one containing playing cards, and three loose cribbage boards, one inlaid with marquetry and bone.  (6)

A K & C LTD BOX SET OF TABLE GAMES comprising a roulette wheel, dominoes, chess pieces, draughts pieces, cribbage, two packs of vintage Thomas De La Rue playing cards, poker dice, in a hard compartmented handled case, height 40cm x width 57cm (1) (Condition Report: pieces uncounted for completion, some wear to the felt mat, one card box ripped on the one side)

A pair of candelabra, a bronzed equine figure (21 cm height), anatomical model, British Aluminium Company playing card box and other. [W]

A set of four Nao Jester Playing Card figures, # 1279, # 1280, # 1281 and # 1282, largest approximately 19 cm (h). [W] Condition Report: Pieces appear in good condition, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration, no boxes.

A Vietnam period collection, Blue Beret of the 101st Airbourne Division with battalion beret flash, two metal breast badges one having cloth backing, The Rock Playing Card and white metal Badge

A mother of pearl and abalone playing card case, three Georgian snuff boxes and a treen dice holder, a shell purse, a brass purse, a glass scent bottle and an 1890 Freedom of the City of London document CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILS IMPORTANT*  Descriptions do not include condition reports.  Please contact us to if you require further information or images.*  Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid*  Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods.  All payments MUST be electronic

Set of five drawers to represent distressed stacked playing card suit 'books', H 55cm, W 46cm, D 32cm

TIFFANY & CO - an Antique American electroplate and enamel 'Diamond' playing card suit ashtray, circa 1920, 9cm x 7cm . Condition Report: General wear to high points, no losses to enamel, a few light dents to base, 1 corner is slightly more bent than the rest, plating quite worn on base

A Good Collection of Bridge Items, including a Royal Doulton match striker, a silver 'trump marker', a Crown Devon playing card box and cover, a Bakelite set, etcProvenance: Vendor played bridge for England

Four Early 19th Century Silkwork Pictures, comprising:a young girl seated on a donkey on the way to market, in an oval card mount and frame23cm by 29cma pair of similar pictures depicting a lady and gentleman, both in pastoral landscapes, at rest knitting and playing a musical instrument, both with teal taffeta type mounts and modern gilt frames19cm by 24cm34cm by 42cm framedan Eastern embroidery of an exotic bird on a branch worked in silvered threads on a cream silk ground, modern frame39cm by 46cm (4)

1920s silver mounted playing card box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with engine turned decoration and inscribed bridge, hallmarked William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1929, H5cm, W16cm

India.- Ladies on a terrace at night, playing music, smoking, and feeding a bird, opaque pigment on card, heightened with gold, 132 x 118 mm, ink markings on the reverse, 1 hole in each corner possibly from previous framing, some chipping to border, unframed, Kishangarh School, India, [c.1800].

Victorian walnut demi-lune card table, circular fold-over top with foliate carved edge, revealing green baize-lined playing surface over scalloped apron, raised on a turned and carved pedestal with four splayed scroll supports with castorsDimensions: Height: 73cm  Length/Width: 90cm  Depth/Diameter: 45cm

Tiger Woods - Augusta National Golf Club Score Card Signed in black pen by Tiger Woods, together with all 4 days playing schedule for the event and 2002 Masters tournament Annual photo book. Provenance: This lot was purchased from Bonhams in 2008.

Two Child’s boxed Tea Services for two, in original card box with toy decoration the service with orange lined decoration and transfer prints of children playing, another boxed Tea for Two set with country flower decoration and a part dinner service with tureen, two gravy boats, egg cups and plates with pink lined and rose decoration.

A William IV rosewood card table, hinged top enclosing a baize lined playing surface, tapered pillar, lotus socle, lion paw feet, 73.5cm high, 92cm wide, 45.5cm deep, c.1835

A George III mahogany serpentine card table, folding top enclosing an inset baize lined playing surface, straightened cabriole legs, pad feet, 71cm high, 91cm wide, 48cm deep, c.1770

A Napoleon III gilt metal mounted ebonised and brass marquetry card table, hinged top enclosing a baize lined playing surface, fluted tapered cylindrical legs, 75cm high, 86cm wide, 42.5cm deep, c.1865

A Victorian silver and enamel rounded rectangular novelty card case, decorated in polychrome with a playing card, the Queen of Hearts, gilt interior, 9cm long, Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1886

A partridge wood inlaid and print decorated Tunbridge ware playing card box by Thomas Wise (1750-1807), of elongated octagonal form with box wood line edges and oval pointed escutcheon. The lid with a fine print titled internally 'The Parade, Tunbridge Wells - July 11th 1805 by T. Wise Tunbridge - W. Ralf Delin - P.W. Tomkins Engraver to Her Majesty', within a typical black on gilt border, four compartment interior in original pink paper, the divisions probably replaced, small repair to edge banding of lid, 18.4 x 14.7 x 5.2cms.                                                                                                † It is generally thought that George Wise succeeded Thomas in 1806, it is unusual to find the engraver and printers names on such labels.                                      From the Collection of Anne Wick

A white wood inlaid and print decorated Tunbridge ware playing card box, probably Thomas Wise, of square form, plain sides, the sliding lid with an oval monochrome print titled internally 'A Perspective View of Tunbridge Wells Walks Published and Sold by J. Sprange Bookseller, Tunbridge Wells', within an oval inlaid border set on fiddle mahogany with an outer chequer and line border, the interior with four compartments in worn original pink paper, 15.3 x 15.3 x 4.5cms.                                      From the Collection of Anne Wick

An unusual paint and print decorated Tunbridge ware playing card box of square form, the sides in grained rosewood within line borders, the sliding lid with a circular print 'Wise's Manufactory', the interior with two compartments for cards with a cord to raise and lower the packs, 7.5 x 7.5 x 10.8cms.                                      From the Collection of Anne Wick

Three silk pin cushions, comprising a good jockey cap example, pin stuck edges and segments, 5.5cms, a fan form example, 7cms, and another as a playing card, the nine of spades, pin stuck edge, 4.5cms.      (3)

A Louis XV style serpentine Boulle card table (CITES required to export this from Guernsey)mid 19th century, ebonised wood with brass and red tortoise shell, the foldover top opening to a baise playing surface with Boulle surround, with a central classical head to the arched frieze, raised on cabriole legs with caryatid mounts and sabots, 92 x 46.5 x 79cm. closed.

Six onyx ashtrays, including a set of four playing card suit examples. Not available for in-house P&P

Three Continental Leather Covered Playing Card Boxes

William IV rosewood foldover card table, the rectangular top with rounded corners opening to a green baize playing surface, raised on a square inverted tapering column with beaded decoration and platform base with four scrolling feet terminating in castors, 74cm high x 92cm wide x 46cm deep  Property of Dunkirk Manor, Theescombe, Stroud

Collection of Gentleman's accessories, 5 vintage hip flasks, leather card case, leather writing folder, Nautical weather forcaster in case, pocket compass, Thorens pocket lighter, path finder map measure, leather collar box, boxed set of BOAC playing cards, pewter wine tasting cup.

A 19th century mahogany and satinwood banded folding card table of D-shaped outline, with baize lined playing surface, raised on ring turned and tapering legs, 92cm wide, 75cm high, 45cm deep. a/f

TWO BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS, to include an Aviakit vintage motorcycling helmet, a bag of assorted marbles, a Stanley Bailey no 4 wood plane, walking sticks, card games and packs of playing cards, various wooden items including a small display shelf, a souvenir drum, a wooden chess board, an Adler Tippa and Olivetti Lettera 35 portable typewriters, etc (2 boxes + loose) (sd)

Vintage 'Marca Depositita' unopened Cherry Brandy Buton 600cc 42%. In a novelty porcelain bottle formed as three dice with playing card decoration. Labels over the lid and importers label to base. Good condition. Height 23 cm x 10 cm approx.

A vintage beech wood folding square card or bridge table - with blue velvet playing surface, on fluted, square tapered legs. (LWH 76 x 76 x 68 cm)

A French Ormolu-Mounted and Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Envelope Card Table, by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1880, the rotating quarter-cut top inlaid brass banding and green baize-lined playing surface over a single oak-lined drawer, the lockplate signed P Sormani Paris 10.R.Charlot, Paris, also labelled with ivorine plaque S.& H. Jewell 131 & 132 High Holborn, London, W.C., on fluted tapering legs above toupie feet58cm by 58cm by 76cm

A George V silver playing card box, of rectangular form, the hinged cover opens to reveal an interior with central divider, ensuite with two complete decks of contemporaneous playing cards, the cards by Ferd. Piatnik and Sons of Vienna, the silver with sponsor's mark of John Bull & Co. Ltd., London 1927, height 7.1cm, weight (sans cards) 80g/2.57ozt approx

A cased set of four silver novelty Whist card holders, each surmounted with a different playing card suit, Charles Edwards, London 1907-8, diameter of each base 4.9cm, weight (sans case) 60g/1.92ozt approx

JIMI HENDRIX - Jimi Hendrix Autograph and Four Photographs - An autograph by Jimi Hendrix with four photographs of the legendary American rockstar performing mid-concert.The autograph is rendered in blue ink on the back of part of a business card. The photographs depict Hendrix playing at the Rhode Island Arena in November 1968. They are labelled as "Dec" as this was when they were developed. Dimensions: 9 cm x 9 cm (3.5" x 3.5")The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

PRINCE - The Dr. Fink Collection: Prince-autographed Christmas Card - A Christmas card sent by Prince to Matt Fink. This lot comes from the personal collection of Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink).The card features the handwritten inscription "Do us all a favor. . . 'Don't judge a man until you know him' Merry Xmax Prince" in ink. Prince has autographed the card with his signature twice. The card is accompanied by its original envelope, which has "To Eraserhead" handwritten on its front. Eraserhead was a nickname Prince gave to Fink as his hairstyle reminded him of the character from David Lynch's 1977 horror film. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Dr Fink. Dimensions: 23.75 cm x 15.5 cm (9.25" x 6")Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the personal collection of Grammy-Award-winning keyboardist and producer Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). Fink was a member of Prince's band from 1978 to 1991, notably playing as part of The Revolution, who also starred in the 1984 film Purple Rain.Estimate: £1,500 - 3,000 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

PRINCE - The Dr. Fink Collection: Two Paisley Park Christmas Cards - Two Christmas cards sent by Paisley Park featuring Prince's printed signature. This lot comes from the personal collection of Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). The two Christmas cards feature the pre-printed inscription "Love God" and Prince's facsimile signature. They are accompanied by their original envelopes, which are addressed to Matt Fink's mother Harriet Fink and are dated "Dec 16 1987" and "12 Dec 1988" respectively. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Dr Fink. Dimensions (largest card): 17.5 cm x 13 cm (7" x 5.25") Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the personal collection of Grammy-Award-winning keyboardist and producer Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). Fink was a member of Prince's band from 1978 to 1991, notably playing as part of The Revolution, who also starred in the 1984 film Purple Rain.Estimate: £200 - 400 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (1975-PRESENT) - The Dr. Fink Collection: SNL 15th Anniversary Special T-Shirt and Pass - A T-shirt and pass from the 15th Anniversary Special of the long-running sketch show Saturday Night Live. Prince and Paul Simon appeared as the musical guests on the show. This lot comes from the personal collection of Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). The T-shirt is size XL and the card pass is held in a clear plastic sleeve and attached to a metal chain. Both feature the show's name.The T-shirt has some wear to the lettering on the front. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Dr Fink.Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the personal collection of Grammy-Award-winning keyboardist and producer Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). Fink was a member of Prince's band from 1978 to 1991, notably playing as part of The Revolution, who also starred in the 1984 film Purple Rain.Estimate: £500 - 1,000 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

BARRY LYNDON (1975) - Two Sets of Playing Cards - Two sets of playing cards from Stanley Kubrick's historical drama Barry Lyndon. Card games were a popular pastime for the characters throughout the film. One set comprises 52 cards and comes with its original packet featuring a faux wax seal. The other set contains 40 cards, with each suit missing the 8, 9 and 10 cards. This set comes in a paper envelope. The first set's packet is heavily torn. Dimensions (larger cards): 11 cm x 6 cm (4.25" x 2.25"); (smaller cards): 9.5 cm x 6 cm (3.75" x 2.25")Estimate: £600 - 1,200 † ΔBidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 16th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th or Sunday, November 17th.

A musical box, serial No 81567, by M F, playing six airs, cylinder 9.2cm, original tune card, external handle operation, simulated rosewood case, width 34.5cm. Condition reports for each lot are available on our website.

An extensive collection of playing and card games, various subjects, some 1970s or earlier, and two stamp catalogues. (qty) Condition reports for each lot are available on our website.