Postcards, a good mixed collection of approx. 150 illustrated cards of children. Artists include Paterson, Colombo, Busi, Bertiglia, A.A Nash, Maurice, Jessie Willcox, Hayward Young (Jotter), Mauzan, Anna Stenberg, Hardy, Duddle, Richardson, Barham, Phylis Cooper, May Smith, Ethel Parkinson, Ibbetson, Dexter, IMJ, Barribal, Govey etc. Themes include playing soldiers, parachute, animals, seesaw, portraits of children, pixies, bath time, toys, bed-time, snow, teddy, jack-in-the-box, gardening, fairies, spider, hammock, dance etc. and much more (mainly gd/vg)
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Postcards, a mixed illustrated subject selection of approx. 108 cards, with a few Tuck published. Artists include Kennedy, Dexter, Lewin, Richardson, Flora White, H.E Cowderey, Brundage, Madge Williams, Steele, Hardy, Parkinson, Hilda T Miller, C.T Howard, Lambert etc. Themes include Jack in a box, fairies, glamour, birds, cats, snow babies (5/6), children playing, greetings, Santa, bagpipes, gun dog, coach & horses. Set of cut outs of anthropomorphic animals (6) published by Salmon (later issues), chromos, scenic, fashion etc (fair/vg)
Ephemera, Greetings Cards, a selection of approx. 300 cards, Victorian to early 20thC. Die cut, embossed, glitter etc. Subjects include a few anthropomorphic, flowers, playing cards, hand painted, 1934 calendar, snowball fight, children and more. An attractive collection (gen gd. adhesive marks on reverse of many)
A 19th Century Meissen cabinet plate with basket work rim enclosing a centre field decorated with a figure serenading a lady with his guitar, together with another depicting a couple playing zither and pipe in a garden setting, both bearing blue crossed swords underglaze mark, 23.5 cm diameter CONDITION REPORTS The latter plate with break to rim, 3.5 cm long x 2 cm deep - loose
Two boxes containing various items to include a vintage Tonka model of Canadian Toronto fire engine and a small quantity of other collectors toys, a vintage Nu Swift fire extinguisher as a table lamp, gas masks, War illustrated magazines, 78 rpm records, various brassware, playing cards and a Brextons picnic hamper, drain/chimney rods, two bed warming pans and a three tier cake stand etc
A group of British and Continental silver. Various dates and makers. The group comprising: an Edwardian lighthouse-style caster, Chester, 1904, probably Haseler Brothers, on a moulded circular foot, with bayonet fastening, 17cm high; a Victorian ashtray, maker's mark rubbed, Sheffield, 1891, 11cm dia.; a Victorian Hanoverian pattern ladle, London, 1867, Chawner & Co., with bird crest engraved to reverse of terminal, 18.3cm long; a four division toast rack, Sheffield, 1933, James Deakin & Sons, 8.3cm wide; a continental oval pill box, with Victorian import mark for William Moering, London, 1893, the body with gadrooned decoration and floral motifs, the hinged cover decorated with floral motifs and a scene of two putti playing with a lamb, 5.7cm wide; a silver mounted glass vanity jar - the lid London, 1919, Wolfsky & Co., 9cm dia.; a mustard spoon, Sheffield, 1922, Mappin & Webb, engraved with crest and motto Je suis Prest to terminal, 18.5cm long; a condiment spoon, Birmingham, 1982, Bishton's; and a French sifting spoon, 19th century, Fiddle and Thread pattern, with engraved crest to reverse of terminal, 20.5cm long; together with four white metal spoons, unmarked, with shaped bowls, 15.3cm long, total weighable silver approx. 18.2ozt (a lot) Condition Report: The four unmarked spoons are not included in the weighable silver.
A Victorian silver swing-handled sugar basket. Thomas Smily, London, 1860. Of circular form, pierced and decorated with scrolling motifs, on four outswept feet with scrolling decorative shoulders, liner deficient, 11.2cm dia.Together with a group of items, comprising: an Edwardian silver nut bowl, London, 1904, maker's mark partially rubbed, of circular shaped form, with folded rim, on a stepped circular foot, with gadrooned banding to the rim and foot, 7cm high; two small continental silver dishes, with Victorian import marks for Martin Sugar, London, 1891, of circular shaped form, pierced and repousse decorated with scrolling floral and foliate motifs along the rim, one dish embossed to base with a scene of a putto and a faun dancing, the other embossed to base with a scene of two putti playing near a monument, 10cm dia.; and a white metal footed cup with cover, unmarked, the cup on a spreading circular foot and with engraved initials to side, 12cm high (inc. cover), total weighable silver approx. 13.6ozt (5) Condition Report: The white metal cup with cover is not included in the weighable silver. White metal cup with cover weight: 4.7ozt
BANKSY (b.1974) and Emma Houghton (b.1973) Babble Sound System, event tickets screen print on linen, 54.5 x 47cms, in frame.Provenance: Emma Houghton, close friend and collaborator of Banksy throughout the 1990sExhibition: The Art of Banksy: Unauthorised, Manchester, October 2022- January 2023.The Art of Banksy: Unauthorised, Regent Street London, January 2024-February 2024.Notes: In 1993 a small group of students from Leicester started babble collective sound system, inspired by the likes of Smokescreen and legendary midlands deep house proponents DiY. They borrowed as much money as they could from friends and relatives and invested in a small second-hand sound system. By 1994 babble had become a firm favourite with an enthusiastic Leicester crowd, and over the next few years the collective staged sell out nights at (amongst other places) the Mud Club, Luxor (now Industria) and the Fan Club, and all-night events at Starlite 2001. DJ’s playing from the collective back then include Long Jon, Peter Pan & Jay, often joined by guests from Smokescreen.LETTER OF PROVENANCE:In reference to the provenance of the birthday cards, flyers and shop sign, I met ‘Banksy’ in 1992, through mutual friends. We were friends throughout our 20’s, during the politically charged, hedonistic and creatively potent era of the 1990’s and early 2000’s. In the DIY ethos of the time, we set our own agenda; we worked, played, protested, travelled and established our independent professions, following our own unique course. His work-ethic, humour and moral stance were powerful even then. The birthday cards were given to me by the artist over four consecutive years depicting his evolution from Robin, in a cuter pencil drawn cartoon style to Mr Banks and finally with the edgy stencilled wit, characteristic of Banksy. The flyers were designed by the artist and hand screen printed by him and myself to promote a club night put on by our sound system the Babble Collective in the mid 90’s. Most were cut apart and distributed for advertising, now collected world wide, but I gave this un cut sheet to a family member who unearthed them years later. The A board was commissioned for my corsetry business, to advertise my first shop in BS8 on Park Street in Bristol, I like to think she was me in my prime. To watch Banksy’s career grow meteorically from its roots to become this national treasure has been incredible – not least due to the privately held knowledge of these works existence. Deciding to share them with the public through The Art of Banksy exhibition has allowed fans and followers to see this charming and sentimental side that is less of the known Banksy brand of today. Putting them up for auction is intended to allow others to fully appreciate their unique beauty in this current time. These details and my identity have been shared to avoid speculation, to better establish authenticity and provenance of the pieces. It must be noted that there is no dirt to dish on the artist. That there is no axe to grind, nor will I disclose or confirm Banksy’s identity. I have had little to no contact with him in the last 20 years.
A rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid stationery box, mid 19th century, opening to a baize lined slope and stationery compartments, inset brass swing handles to the sides, 17cm H x 40cm W x 25cm D, along with a hardwood twin compartment jewellery box and a small collection of costume jewellery to include brooches, 18cm wide, a walnut box, opening to a removable tray and two packs of playing cards, 20cm wide and a further mahogany box, 18cm wide (4)
A collection of porcelain figures, 19th century and later, each with gilt anchor mark verso, comprising: a gentleman modelled with a bird before a tree stump, with floral encrustations to the rococo style scroll base, 12cm high; a near pair of figures of a seated lady and gentleman modelled as flower pickers upon rococo style scroll bases, 13.5cm high and 14cm high, and a further near pair of a gardener and a lady with a basket of fruit and flowers, upon rococo style scroll bases with floral encrustations, each 19.5cm high with a set of four Chelsea-style porcelain figures, 20th century, depicting the four seasons, each with gilt anchor mark verso, each 14cm high and seven continental porcelain figures and figural groups, 19th century and later, to include: an Ackermann & Fritze figural group modelled as a lady playing the piano, accompanied by a gentleman, upon a florally encrusted rococo style scroll base, gilt highlights, painted maker's mark to underside, 10.5cm wide, a near pair of figures of a lady and gentleman before bocage, each upon circular base with gilt banding, indistinct maker's mark verso, each 9.5cm high, with four further examples (16) (at fault)
A Lladro porcelain figure, 20th century, titled ‘Pierrot Wipuppy & Bull', printed maker’s mark to base, 11.5cm high, boxed, a further Lladro figure ‘Pierrot Wipuppy’, printed maker’s mark to base, 12cm high, boxed, and a Lladro clown figure, printed maker’s mark to base, 15cm high; and a selection of further Casades porcelain figures, to include: a figure modelled as a male clown modelled playing the accordion, printed maker’s mark to base, 28cm high; a clown modelled seated, printed maker’s mark to base, 26.5cm high; a clown modelled holding flowers, printed maker’s mark to base, 29cm high; a male clown modelled playing the keyboard, printed maker’s mark, 26cm high, with four further Nao porcelain figures (12)
An Edwardian silver ring dish, James Wakely and Frank Clarke Wheeler, Dublin 1904, the circular dish with continuous openwork decoration depicting woman amongst sheep, cow and bird, with young man playing pipe, with vacant cartouche and associated blue glass liner, 12cm diameter, 3ozt (without liner)
Playing Cards - a large collection of parlour and playing cards in packets, comprising approximately 344 packs, various examples including Merit Forfeits; John Waddington Shop Missus; HG & Sons Ltd Muggins; Chad Valley Happy Families; Michael Stanfield Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Picture Card Game; Thomas De La Rue Noah's Ark Card Game; etc (a large quantity in twelve box files); eight bespoke pine glazed wall display cabinets
Edwardian mahogany fold-over card table, having moulded edge, two flat top with baize playing surface, over an arrangement of five moulded drawers around an apron, on cabriole legs. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Overall in good condition with only minor wear and tear. 87cm approx. (when open), 76cm wide x 71cm high approx.
Royal Worcester model of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, playing Polo, modelled by Doris Lindner with wooden base. Height 41 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The model appears to be in extremely good condition with no damage to the figure or the horse. All reins and stirrups are intact again without any damage. The tail and ears of the horse are intact and we have the leather framed certificate and the box.
A Victorian walnut turnover top card table, crossbanded and inlaid and with cloth lined playing surface all raised on turned and fluted supports with four downswept legs terminating in castors. Height 72 cm, length 91.5 cm, depth 44.5 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The table is structurally sound with no loose joints. It is in generally good condition. There are no losses to the top veneers. The centre inlaid section has some very tiny marquetry losses but is generally smooth to touch and does not snag when polished. The top is not warped. The green baize interior is discoloured and worn. The frieze is in good condition all round. The turned supports are in good order as are all legs which have no veneer losses. The scroll feet are in good order as are the castors. There is no evidence of any woodworm.
A Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot and cover, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Emperor, circa 1750, painted with two women and two boys playing on a terrace, hatched and floral borders, white metal chains from cover to handle, metal tip to spout11cm high;a miniature mug, circa 1750 6.5cm high; a barrel shape mustard pot, circa 1790 6cm high; two small "toy" bowls circa 1780 3.2cm high; a custard cup and cover in Fitzhugh pattern, circa 1800 8.5cm high (8)All in nice condition. Slight wear to the gilding of the custard cup
Attributed to Andries Both (c. 1612/13-1642) Peasants at rest with a dog and a woman playing with a small boypen and ink and wash over black chalk9.5 x 18cmProvenance:Sir Bruce Ingram (1877-1963),From whom acquired in 1954 by Michael Ingram,By whose executors sold, London, Sotheby's, The Ingram Collection: Drawings and Watercolours from the Collection of the Late Michael Ingram, 8 December 2005, lot 38,Where acquired by Alan Barlow (1926-2005),Thence by descent to the present ownerThe present drawing is listed in the RKD database, as attributed to Andries Both, entry 116536.36 x 42cm framed
GB - Collection of Decimal Stamp Sheets and Tea/Cigarette cards in 4 Albums and Three boxes containing playing cards, with 1970 huge 10 p in sheet of 100 , one has plate block of 4 m and 2 of plate block of 3 Further collection of definitive sheets of 2 p Green (3) 1 p Maroon and 7 p light brown. Then 2 full sheets of the definitive 10-1/2 yellow. Few other oddments of blocks seen. Nice lot of Blocks / Sheets from our late Queen era.
Victorian burr walnut games compendium complete with chess board, backgammon board and horse racing game, thirty-two chess pieces, thirty-two draughts pieces, bone dominoes, cribbage board, playing cards, shakers, lead horses and jumps, counters, markers, die and tokens.CONDITION REPORT: Does contact dice shakers and lead horses. There is a race track on one side of the board. The board is lacking small tooled pieces to areas and is worn/used commensurate with age.
Six decks of George III playing cards, almost complete (no '1's' in the spades), the decks mixed together, makers Hall & Son no. 113, Hall no.33 (2), Hunt & Sons, No.11 & No. 2 and I. Hardy No. 4, (78 diamonds, 72 spades, 78 hearts, 78 clubs and 6 duty cards)some discolouring with age, overall good conditionNot complete no 1s in the spades
Six Chinese porcelain plates, 18th Century, four blue and white decorated with dragons and leaping fish, one blue and white with floral decoration, one in Imari style, the largest 22.4cm diameter, five sets of early 20th Century tea cups and covers, decorated with white orchids and inscriptions on an iron red ground, some marked 'Tongzhi Nianzhi' or 'Yushengtai Zao' and a 20th Century cinnabar lacquer plate with petal rim, decorated with scholars playing chess, the base mark 'Daqing Qianlong Nianzhi', 23.5cm diameterOne broken with old glue residue, one with hairline crack, small wear throughout shown in closeup photographs
A Staffordshire pearlware figure group of 'Dr Syntax playing cards', circa 1830, of Sherratt type, modelled as two men at a table playing cards, a dog sitting beneath the table, on a feather-moulded mound base,18cm high.Table damaged and loose, losses throughtout including both gentlemans arms
An Attic red-figure lekythos, c.5th century BC, Greek, attributed to the Bowdoin Painter (c.475-425 BC), decorated with Eros playing pipes over a funerary altar, with linked palmettes to the shoulder,6.5cm wide19cm highProvenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton;acquired by the above from Sotheby's, 17 May 1983 lot 248.For similar examples attributed to the Bowdoin Painter, see Christie's, 'Antiquities', 17 October 2023, lot 32; Christie's, 'Antiquities', 6 December 2017, lot 46;Sotheby's, 'Antiquities', 5 June 2013, lot 32.Condition ReportThe neck broken and repaired.
The remaining personal effects of Major General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele (Medonet, Canada 1848- London 1919), a pack of playing cards with pink backs and South African Constabulary insignia Northern Division, five further packs of playing cards, a 1902 calendar with photograph attached, a 26th May 1900 The Illustrated Montreal Herald announcing Lt Col. Steele's sailing to South Africa to the two Col. Steele brand cigar boxes and a card cigar case from the Savoy Hotel, two Canadian Patriotic Calendars, 1901, boxed now flat and an 1896 calendar,(13).
A musical table clock, George III (1760-1820), mahogany veneered oak case with bronze gilt mounts en relief, polished, matt, engraved and silvered brass dial with relief and pierced brass mounts, black Roman and Arabic numerals, eight-day autonomy, hour striking on a bell, playing a tune on the hour on an eight bell chime (with two options), strike silencer, month calendar, verge escapement, English, 18th C. (4th quarter), minor defects, mechanism requiring maintenance, dial and mechanism signed JOHN SCOTT - LONDON. Notes: vd. similar clock in BRITTEN, Frederick James - "Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers". London: Methuen London, 1982, p. 157, nº 95., Dim. - 67 x 38 x 25 cm
John Williams signed 7x5 inch black and white photo. John Christopher Williams AO OBE (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian-born virtuosic classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire. In 1973, he shared a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category with fellow guitarist Julian Bream for Together (released in the US as Julian and John (Works by Lawes, Carulli, Albéniz, Granados). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

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