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Click here to subscribeThomas de la Rue & Co Ltd Alice in Wonderland vintage playing cards, "Manufacturers to his Majesty", complete set of 48, arranged in sixteen sets of three, with a leading card naming the other two, plus rules (both cards), Good Plus to Excellent; adapted from Sir John Tenniel's original designs, with Fair to Fair Plus box.
Erzgebirge wooden and tinplate musical antique merry-go-round, German, pre-war, with six wooden figures, seated within tinplate swings, upon wooden base, decorated with wooden rabbits and pigs, hand wound mechanism operates music box, playing Silent Night, and turning the carousel, some slight damage, otherwise Good, 8.5"/22cm tall.
A wonderful collection of letters and ephemera from the musician Roy Fox. Including a Script Roy Fox Remembers c1934, Some hand written music ` Where is love` plus other printed pieces. Including a large collection of original photographs from various stars at the time and photos of Roy Fox on various years including at leisure and at work with his band. All original photos most with agency photo stamps or info on the reverse. Including Ford Sterling, Bing Crosby signed photo, Jean Harlow ( Hells Angles ) Louis Armstrong, Xavier Cugat, Duke Ellington,Rudy Vallee, Noah Berry signed, Noah and Wally during the war, photo from the book, Frank Sinatra signed photo when they met in Glasgow at the Empire Theatre, Gary ( Roys Son ) |Eileen O`Donnell ( wife ) Joan Crawford, photo at the Royal Command Performance where he made the Queen laugh, King Albert of Belgium and Royal Family 1932-33, and many more. Plus cuttings and stamps and old paper money from his travels. A truly personal look into the life of Roy Fox. Roy Fox (October 25, 1901 – March 20, 1982) was an American-born British dance bandleader who was popular in Britain during the British dance band era. Early life and career. Roy Fox was born in Denver, Colorado, United States in 1901.[1][2] He and his musician sister Vera were raised in Hollywood, California,[2] in a Salvation Army family. Roy began playing cornet when he was 11 years old, and by age 13 was performing in the Los Angeles Examiner's newsboys' band. He got a job as a bank messenger, but soon took up music full-time.[2] He was employed as a Music supervisor at Fox Film Studios, but soon concentrated on playing.[2] His first major association came at the age of 16, when he joined Abe Lyman's orchestra at the Sunset Inn in Santa Monica,[1] where he played alongside Miff Mole, Gussie Mueller, Henry Halstead, and Gus Arnheim. He developed a soft style of playing there which earned him the nickname "The Whispering Cornetist". Fame as bandleader In 1920, he put together his own band, with whom he recorded in 1925. That same year he also scored a gig on radio broadcasting with Art Hickman's orchestra;[1] this ensemble toured the U.S., then did an extended residency in Florida. After some time in New York City, Fox and Arnheim reconvened in Hollywood, working at the Ambassador Hotel, and Fox continued to broadcast with his own bands. During this time he also did a number of film soundtracks.[4] In 1929, Fox was invited to lead a band based at the Café de Paris in London,[1][2] which he first did on September 29, 1930.[3] He recorded on the BBC that year, and when his band returned to the U.S. the following spring, Fox remained behind, recording with a new group for Decca Records (also acting as musical director for the label) and accepting an engagement at the Monseigneur restaurant in Piccadilly starting in May 1931.[2][3][5] His band included Lew Stone, Bill Harty, Harry Berly, Sid Buckman, Nat Gonella and Al Bowlly.[3] In 1932, he fell ill with pleurisy and travelled to Switzerland for a stay at a sanatorium. During his convalescence the band was led by its pianist, Lew Stone.[1] Upon Fox's return he resumed control of the band but when the Monseigneur contract came up for renewal in the autumn of 1932 was unable to agree terms. The restaurant's owner then offered the residency to Stone and all the band, with the exception of trumpeter Sid Buckman, decided to remain with Stone. Fox took out an injunction on the grounds of breach of contract against his singer, Al Bowlly, which prevented Bowlly performing with Stone's band on the first night; however, Fox lost his action.[6] Fox formed a new band with Buckman as trumpeter and vocalist, secured a residency at the Café Anglais in Leicester Square, London,[1][3] and performed in Belgium as well as at home in the UK. Art Christmas played a variety of instruments in this band. Among his vocalists were Denny Dennis and Mary Lee, whilst his musicians included Jack Jackson, Nat Gonella and Harry Gold.[4] In 1933, the band performed as part of the Royal Command Performance at the London Palladium, and the following year embarked on a tour of Britain.[3] Fox appeared in the films On the Air (1934) and Radio Pirates (also known as Big Ben Calling) the following year.[7][8] In January 1936, he moved to the His Master's Voice (HMV) label, and toured Europe until 1938, when he fell ill again, and broke up the band.[9][6] War and post-war years[edit] The Roy Fox band disbanded in 1938,[3] and Fox moved to Australia, where he led the Jay Whidden Orchestra. Upon the outbreak of the Second World War, with his British passport taken away, he had no choice but to return to his native America, rather than go back to Britain. In New York, he went into a residency at the La Martinique, from which he broadcast weekly. He then moved to a new club, the Riobamba, on 57th Street, at which the floor show included a young Frank Sinatra, who was making his solo nightclub debut, and told Fox that he was the worst conductor he had ever worked with. Fox told him off, but they became good friends. He then went to the Savoy-Plaza Hotel, a venue popular with high society, which was opposite Central Park.[4] He led a band back in Britain from 1946 to 1947, with appearances at the Isle of Man and London's Potomac Club. He also briefly resumed recording in this period, returning to his old label, Decca, with whom he released several more 78s.[10] Fox went into semi-retirement after 1952, when he opened his own booking agency.[1] His autobiography, Hollywood, Mayfair, and All That Jazz (1975) is still in print.
Dr Who - John Pertwee - Signed autograph page mounted with colour picture as Dr Who. John Devon Roland Pertwee (7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996), known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. Born into a theatrical family, he became nationally known as a comedy actor, playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee (and three other roles) in the BBC Radio sitcom The Navy Lark (1959–1977) and appearing in four films in the Carry On series.
Continental Art Nouveau silver trinket box decorated in repoussé with scene of a courting couple resting by a tree being serenades by a cherub playing cymbals, the design repeated to the gilded interior, George Bedingham importers mark, c1908, 5cm wide, 55g. Slightly loose to close. Small dings in places. Rubbed probably due to cleaning
Swiss cylinder music box, c1875, the burr walnut case with tulipwood and boxwood crossbanding with ebonised moulding and bracket feet, opening to reveal glazed interior with nine engraved bells, original Millikin and Lawley titled tune sheet and playing ten Scottish airs on a 15 inch cylinder. Case appears worn free. Plays loud and clear. Slight squeak at times
Victorian rosewood games compendium, the hinged lid opening to reveal inset red and black leather playing surface, boxwood draughts and bone dominos, the hinged front opening to reveal boxwood chess pieces, with further compartments holding playing cards etc., W32cm. Some minor staining to top. Minor surface scuffs throughout.
A NAPOLEONIC BONE PRISONER OF WAR GAMES BOXEARLY 19TH CENTURYof sarcophagus form, the sliding cover and sides with painted watercolour scenes of figures, vases of flowers and buildings, containing fifty-four double ended dominoes, twenty-seven bone playing 'cards', three bone dice and a marker (A lot)5.3cm high, 25.5cm long, 9.4cm wide
A REGENCY MAHOGANY CARD TABLEEARLY 19TH CENTURYthe canted swivel and hinged top with a reeded edge revealing a baize lined playing surface on four baluster turned supports on ribbed scroll legs, terminating in foliate cast brass caps and castors77.5cm high, 91.5cm wide, 45.5cm deepProvenancePurchased by the current vendor from T. G. Wilkinson Antiques Ltd. Petworth, 13th August 2014.
λ A SWISS ROSEWOOD MUSICAL BOXBY NICOLE FRERES, MID-19TH CENTURYwith boxwood stringing, one end hinged to reveal 'Repeat/Change', 'Start/Stop/ and 'Instant Stop' levers, the 10 3/4" brass cylinder playing six airs, with a one-piece comb stamped 'Nicole Freres', the key-wound mechanism stamped 'Nicole Freres A Geneve' and the serial number '28014', with a card label inscribed 'Gamme No. 826'13cm high, 45.1cm wide, 16.5cm deep
SIX GERMAN HAND-COLOURED FORTUNE-TELLING CARDSLATE 18TH CENTURYdepicting figures and scenes beneath playing card designs, framed, together with a French pen and ink design for a 'transformation' Ten of Hearts card, mid-19th century, framed (2)27 x 27cm frame size (max)ProvenanceGerman Fortune Telling Cards - a note verso states 'Bought Stanley Gibbons 7.79 £40'.'Transformation' design - paperwork accompanying this items states 'Sothebys, 28 July 1981, lot 189 (part), bought by Stanley Gibbons £450', from whom purchased by the current vendor.
A PART SET OF REGENCY METASTASIS TRANSFORMATION PLAYING CARDSDESIGNED AND ETCHED BY I.L.S. COWELL, PROBABLY PRINTED BY J. AND S. FULLER, C.1811with hand-colouring, including: a full set of Diamonds, missing the Ace of Hearts, the King of Spades, and the six and seven of Clubs9.2 x 6.1cmCatalogue NoteSee British Museum, Museum number 1896,0501.937 for a similar set of uncut, hand-coloured cards and number 1896,0501.1353.1-6, for a set of five uncut sheets of similar playing cards. Two related sets of cards were sold in these rooms, Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks, 15th September 2009, lot 554 which sold for £7,200 (hammer).
A group of wind-up vintage toys including monkey playing guitar, monkey playing maracas, monkey playing drums, monkey with cymbals, etc.Condition Report: We are unable to test the battery operated bear, all but the monkey playing guitar wind up and work at present however we do not guarantee full working order.
A decorative bronze figure of a seated Thai deity playing the flute, height 39cm, with ebonised stand, height 106cm.Condition Report: This item is a hollow cast bronze with a closed base. Residue of plaster / adhesive to the front of the head. Minor wear but overall ok. The item is a contemporary piece.
C J DURHAM; oil on canvas, 'The Wreckers', signed lower left, 101.5 x 122cm, framed.Provenance: This painting depicts brother and sister George Watters Greene and Alice Norah Gertrude Greene; Alice went on to become one of the top female British tennis stars of the early 1900s winning a silver medal in the 1908 London Summer Olympics. She also reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon twice and won the London Covered Courts Championship at The Queen's Club in 1907 as well as playing international field hockey. Her brother George served as a Major R.A.M.C. during the First World War before they both settled in Jersey where they both lived throughout the German occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War.
A collection of Royal Crown Derby, comprising of: an ‘Old Imari’ pattern plate, in original box, stamped 'MMII'; a paper weight of a cat, with gold stopper, stamped 'I'; a paper weight of a bear playing drums, with gold stopper, stamped 'LXII'; and a paper weight of a ‘Georgian Town House’, with ceramic stopper. (4)
A 19th Century French piano shaped musical sewing box or etui, the lid with inlaid keys. Mirror beneath. The interior fitted with burgundy velvet lined tray with various mother-of-pearl and gilt tools. Music box mechanism beneath. Retains a receipt for Arca Antiques of London. 30 cm by 19 cm by 16 cm.PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL IMAGES. The musical movement is working and playing well when wound.
THE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB HOUSE: CIRCA 1929 WIGAN JERSEY ISSUED TO ROBERT 'ROY' MUIR KINNEAR (1904-1942) hooped red and white jersey bearing internal label for 'J.J Broughton, Sport Outfitters Wigan / Halbro', bearing number 4 to white panel on backAuctioneer's Note: Robert Muir Kinnear was born on 2 February 1904 in Edinburgh. He attended George Heriot’s School, a school closely associated with the sport of Rugby Union. Kinnear played the Union game with distinction for the Former Pupils’ club at Goldenacre as a talented three-quarters, he was also a talented sevens player.Robert, who became known as Roy which would also be the name of his famous actor son, had already toured with the 1924 British and Irish Lions to South Africa, playing in all 10 matches including 4 Tests, before receiving his three Scottish International caps two years later against France, Ireland and Wales.But in 1928 he made the highly controversial decision to switch to the professional code, signing for Lancashire side Wigan. In 1929 Kinnear scored a try in Wigan’s 15-2 win over Dewsbury in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley. He also won a cap for Great Britain against Australia and went on to score 81 tries in 182 games for Wigan. He played for Great Britain in an Ashes match against the touring Australians in 1929 and played three times for Other Nationalities.After more than a decade plying his trade in Lancashire, Kinnear featured in the news yet again, when in 1940 during the early days of the war, The Scotsman’s sporting headline, read ‘SRU seven-a-side ban on R.M. Kinnear’ When a seven-a-side rugby tournament banned the code-switcher from appearing in a Red Cross fundraiser.Roy Kinnear’s story came to a shocking end when the player collapsed and died at just 38 years of age while playing for the RAF with whom, he was serving. Scotland Rugby League has since named its student player of the year award after Roy KinnearThere was a famously untimely end for his son the actor Roy Kinnear when in 1988, the star of such cherished family movies as Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, died when falling from a horse during the filming of The Return of the Musketeers in Toledo, Spain. The rugby league and rugby union player’s grandson, Rory is also an acclaimed actor, best known for starring in the James Bond franchises as well as being a regular on TV and an acclaimed Shakespearean actor, winning an Olivier award for his role as Iago in Othello in the 2014 National Theatre production.Provenance: consigned by grandson of the player, by family descent, ScotlandCondition: viewing advised, good conditionLater Note: the jersey may well be the jersey from the 1929 Challenge Cup Final as images show similar jerseys - without a badge. This was the the first rugby league match broadcast live on television and attracted a record crowd of 41,000. Kinnear scored one of Wigan's three tries in a 13-2 win over Dewsbury.Wigan's triumph in 1929 was only their second success, following on from 1924. They had to wait until 1948 for their third triumph. Another British & Irish Lion, Jason Robinson, won the Challenge Cup three times with Wigan before turning his hand to rugby union. Provenance:190
THE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB HOUSE: 1936 GREAT BRITAIN RUGBY LEAGUE JERSEY WORN BY HAROLD 'HAL' JONES (1907-1955) for tour of Australia and New Zealand for which Hal Jones was selected as one of four props. With sewn-on embroidered 'Rugby League Tour' breast patch dated 1936, label for 'Sports & Pastimes Ltd' Bradford, size 40, inscribed in ink '20 Jones' under label, rear sewn on patch No20.Harold James Jones was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union for Wales, and at club level for Neath RFC, Maesteg RFC, Cardiff RFC, Glamorgan Police RFC and Glamorgan County RFC, as a lock, i.e. number 4 or 5, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Wigan and Keighley as a prop, or second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Born in Ogmore Vale, Wales, he and his wife; Ida were the landlord, and landlady of The Goat public house in Steeton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 47 in Staincliffe, Batley, West Riding of Yorkshire. Jones made his début for Wigan in the 7–8 defeat by Leigh at Mather Lane (adjacent to the Bridgewater Canal), Leigh on Saturday 31 August 1929, he scored his first try for Wigan in the 23–6 victory over Wakefield Trinity at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 1 January 1930, he scored his last try for Wigan in the 15–8 victory over Widnes at Naughton Park, Widnes on Saturday 4 March 1933, he played his last match for Wigan in the 10–11 defeat by Halifax at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 11 November 1933.[5] and played right-prop, i.e. number 10, in Keighley's 5–18 defeat by Widnes in the 1937 Challenge Cup Final during the 1936-37 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1937, in front of a crowd of 47,699. He won caps for Wales (RU) while at Neath RFC in 1929 against England, and Scotland. Jones also won three caps for Wales Rugby League in 1935–1936.It was while at Keighley that Harold Jones was selected for Great Britain was issued this jersey for the 1936 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand in which he played in some of the games against representative sides. The tour took place between May and August and involved 24 games, 16 in Australia and the last eight in New Zealand, with five Tests: three vs Australia and two against the Kiwis. The tourists travelled to Australia by boat, the SS Cathay which was later used as an armoured merchant cruiser during World War II.The team docked at Melbourne on the May 25 and travelled to Sydney by train the following day. There was much fanfare around the first Test on June 29, with interest being so high that it only took 30 minutes after the gates opened at 9am at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the stadium to fill. The kick-off was not until 3.00pm! The Test was notable for being the first time the Courtney Goodwill Trophy was awarded in international competition to promote goodwill between the Test-playing nations. Near to reaching half-time, Australian prop Ray Stehr started a fight with his opposite number, Nat Silcock of Widnes, who was later described by a British journalists as “one of the toughest and best forwards ever to wear the red, white and blue” Despite Silcock’s efforts, the Lions lost the game 24-8.For the second Test played at Brisbane played just six days later, Australia were fired up for the challenge of winning back the Ashes for the first time since 1920. However, through the sheer power of second row Martin Hodgson, centre Gus Risman and Alan Edwards, the Lions roared back to level the series with a 12-7 victory. Edwards, a Welsh winger with Salford, made a big impression on Australia’s Vic Hey, who would go on to enjoy success in England at Leeds. “Of the moderns, the men I saw in England during the last Kangaroo tour (1933-34) and those with the present team, this lad is the daddy of the lot. The instantaneous pace he makes is amazing, and how he can fool ’em with the variety of his attacks!” During the third Test at the SCG on July 18, Ray Stehr provoked another fight, this time involving Warrington prop Jack Arkwright. This resulted in Stehr receiving a three-match ban and Arkwright games being suspended until July 31. A 12-7 victory saw the Lions take the series and retain the Ashes before going on to New Zealand where they won all eight games, including a 10-8 and 23-11 successes in two Tests played at Carlaw Park.For the second Test played at Brisbane played just six days later, Australia were fired up for the challenge of winning back the Ashes for the first time since 1920. However, through the sheer power of second row Martin Hodgson, centre Gus Risman and Alan Edwards, the Lions roared back to level the series with a 12-7 victory. Edwards, a Welsh winger with Salford, made a big impression on Australia’s Vic Hey, who would go on to enjoy success in England at Leeds, “Of the moderns, the men I saw in England during the last Kangaroo tour (1933-34) and those with the present team, this lad is the daddy of the lot. The instantaneous pace he makes is amazing, and how he can fool ’em with the variety of his attacks!” During the third Test at the SCG on July 18, Ray Stehr provoked another fight, this time involving Warrington prop Jack Arkwright. This resulted in Stehr receiving a three-match ban and Arkwright games being suspended until July 31. A 12-7 victory saw the Lions take the series and retain the Ashes before going on to New Zealand where they won all eight games, including a 10-8 and 23-11 successes in two Tests played at Carlaw Park.Provenance: private collection West Yorkshire
Beautiful hand-painted figurine depicting an elegant lady playing the piano, wearing a dress adorned with many layers of lace and embellished with gold gilt. Gerold & Co. Tettau backstamp to base. Issued: 1937-1960Dimensions: 4.25"L x 6.75"W x 5.5"HAge related wear. As is, as found. Some damage to lace.
A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE EUROPEAN SUBJECT PORCELAIN VASES Probably Republic Period, Of flattened baluster shape, one side decorated with a couple in a garden setting, the reverse with a lady playing with a dog in a garden landscape, on an iron red and gilt ground featuring scrolling lotus, bats, Buddhist emblems and characters, twin pierced mythical beast mask handles, base with Hongxian iron red four character marks 25cm high Provenance: The Christina Loke Balsara Collection, from which acquired directly by the vendor Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
AN OPPOSING PAIR OF IRON RED FOO DOG JARS AND COVERS Late 19th/20th Century, of baluster shape, decorated with a large foo dog and smaller cubs playing, the reverse with a panel of calligraphy, the covers similarly decorated 42.5cm high Condition: Condition Report The rim of one cover has been restored. The other cover with two chips to the underside of rim and some glaze chips, two small star cracks to the body of one, general scratching and wear to both. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT Decorated with foo lions playing among stylised clouds, apocryphal Kangxi mark 13.5cm high Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
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