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A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Rustic Musicians, late 19th century, each standing, she playing a hurdy-gurdy, he the bagpipes, on scroll moulded bases, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue34cm and 33cm highNo restroration. He with large chips to the side of the base. She with right little finger lacking and small base chips.

~ A Yamaha Disklavier Self-Playing 5ft Baby Grand Piano, modern, in a bright ebonised case, on square tapering legs with block feet and castorsA Matching Music Seat, on square tapering legs (2)seriel number on piano is 6138781instruction book lists it as disklavier pro/ mark IV seriesthe piano display lights up but we are unable to get the piano playing despite the prc-100 lighting upsorry unable to confirm date of pianothe piano has scratches to the polished case but otherwise good condition

A pair of 18th or 19th century Indian gouache on card studies of female musicians; one playing the sitar and the other with cymbals. (Each image approx. 19.25 x 12 cm)(Extensive damage),

depicted dancing while playing gilded pipes, his body draped in a lion's head skin with vine detail to the base, upon an ebonised stand, height 37cm. *Condition: Two break or join lines, one to arm and to leg, gilding possibly later.

a patinated bronze study of Silenus, modelled standing and playing the cymbals, holding aloft the infant with cape and panpipes draped over a rock by their side, on a rectangular Siena marble base, height 31cm. *Condition: Minor chips to marble base, significant discolouration/depatination to the bronze.

A job lot of assorted vintage games and playing cards

GRAVES, Robert (1895-1985). I, Claudius, London, 1934, 8vo, half title, folding genealogical table at the end, original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, dust-jacket (a few short tears at head of backstrip, some chipping to corners). FIRST EDITION.GRAVES, Robert (1895-1985).  I, Claudius. From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius. London: Arthur Barker, 1934. 8vo (218 x 135mm). Half title, folding genealogical table at the end. Original black cloth, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, dust-jacket designed by John Aldridge with price of 8'- unclipped, uncut at lower edges (a few short tears without loss at head of backstrip, some chipping to corners, some extremely faint browning in a strip to head of upper wrapper, to backstrip and at folds of turn-ins). Provenance: The Book Society (ex-libris sticker [as usual]). FIRST EDITION of the author's most celebrated novel which won both the Hawthornden and James Tait Black prizes. There was a critically acclaimed BBC television dramatisation in 1976, with Derek Jacobi playing Claudius. Higginson A42.

ATTLEE, Clement (1883-1967). As It Happened, London, 1954, 8vo, illustrations, original cloth. Reprint. ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT.ATTLEE, Clement Richard (1883-1967).  As It Happened. London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1954, 8vo (215 x 140mm). Half title, half tone frontispiece portrait of the author, half tone illustrations. Original scarlet cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine faded, without the dust-jacket). Provenance: Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (modern armorial bookplate loosely-inserted). "First published 1954. Reprinted 1954" (from verso of title). ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT. For example, on p.90 (commenting on Attlee's speech to the Geneva Institute of International Relations in 1934), Eden writes: "Playing party politics while an official, as no doubt in [the remainder illegible] ..."; on p.96 (commenting on the printed passage 'following the First World War when it had been laid down that there was no danger of war for ten years'): "Winston's ten year rule"; on p.105 (commenting on Attlee's recuperation in North Wales when Germany invaded Poland): "I had forgotten he was away"; on p.165 (commenting on opposition to the nationalisation of the iron and steel industries): "He [i.e. Attlee] always attributes the lowest motivation to his opponents & assumes the highest in himself"; on p.170 (commenting on Marshall Aid): "& I who suggested it to Ernie [Bevin] in his room in the House"; and on p.172 (commenting on Attlee's claim that Western Europe 'is today a collection of disunited elements lying between two great continental Powers'): "Much stronger than that." In 1955, Attlee contested the general election against Anthony Eden who was seeking a mandate as the new leader of the Conservative Party following Churchill's retirement in April of the same year. It resulted in a victory for the Conservatives who achieved the largest party share of the vote at a post-war election: a triumphant vindication for Eden. Attlee, having led the Labour Party for an unparalleled twenty years and widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest 20th-century Prime Ministers, retired as Leader of the Labour Party to enter the House of Lords as Earl Attlee and Viscount Prestwood. He was succeeded by Hugh Gaitskell.A note on the illustrations in the Anthony & Clarissa Eden section of this catalogue (lots 1-89). Anthony Eden, like any true bibliophile, annotated his books almost entirely in pencil. Consequently, they can be a little difficult to read in the illustrations. They are generally much clearer to read in the books themselves and many of the more significant are recorded verbatim in the descriptions.

IRELAND, Samuel (1744-1800). Picturesque Views on the Upper, or Warwickshire, Avon, London, 1795, 4to, 33 plates, attractively bound in contemporary calf, with a presentation note to The Earl of Avon [i.e. Anthony Eden] loosely-inserted. FIRST EDITION.IRELAND, Samuel (1744-1800).  Picturesque Views on the Upper, or Warwickshire, Avon, from its Source at Naseby to its Junction with the Severn at Tewkesbury: with Observations on the Public Buildings, and Other Works of Art in its Vicinity. London: R. Faulder and T. Egerton, 1795. 4to (233 x 162mm). Tinted allegorical aquatint frontispiece incorporating a reclining figure of Shakespeare playing a lyre, map showing the course of the Avon [not called for in the list], 31 tinted aquatint and etched plates by Samuel Ireland, illustrations (some very light spotting and staining). FINELY BOUND in contemporary diced calf elaborately decorated in gilt and blind, marbled endpapers, gilt edges (extremities rubbed, some fading to spine and upper section of front cover, inner hinges a little weak). Provenance: "Presented to The Right Honourable The Earl of Avon, K.G., P.C., M.C. [i.e. Anthony Eden] by the Architect on the occasion of the opening of the Royal Spa Centre in the Borough of Royal Leamington Spa on the 15th of June 1972" (autograph note loosely-inserted, but once attached with adhesive tape). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Scenery 427; Brunet II, 688; Prideaux p.271; not in Hardie or Tooley.

ALBUM - A 4to album (225 x 185mm), on c.80 leaves, mid-19th-century, containing original watercolours of flowers and butterflies, portraits, topographical scenes, poetical quotations, bound in contemporary morocco gilt stamped "Marianne".ALBUM - A 4to album (225 x 185mm), on c.80 leaves, dating largely from the second quarter of the 19th-century, containing original watercolours of flowers and butterflies and one of a cat playing with a ball of string in padded relief, pencil topographical scenes including views of Ramsgate harbour, Eddystone lighthouse and Worcester Cathedral, and portraits, including a pen-and-ink study of Walter Scott with two dogs, inscribed [possibly in Scott's hand], "Yours truly, Walter Scott", and another of Samuel Rogers, various poetical quotations, some extensive, bound in 19th-century dark green morocco gilt, marbled endpapers (rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: "Marianne" (name stamped in gilt on upper cover).

An exceptional early 19th century brass-mounted and inlaid mahogany quarter-striking organ clock playing ten tunes on 34 pipesThwaites & Reed, LondonThe impressive case surmounted by a ball finial over capped pedestals and pineapple mounts, over an inlaid stylised Greek-key cornice on brass Ionic columns, to a spreading base with repeat inlaid frieze. The whole set on a later bespoke brass-mounted pedestal base with egg-and-dart cornice, beading and acanthus leaf decoration. The 12 inch arched painted dialplate with Roman dial signed Thwaites & Reed, Clerkenwell, Londres and matching brass hands set over twin subsidiaries for repeat/silence and tune selection comprising of ten tunes: five Waltz's, a Tyrolese, a Coolun, a Song and two Contradanza , a central brass hand giving the three options of Silent, Play Each Hour and Play, all framed by hand-painted flowers in different colours on a buff ground. The spring driven clock movement with three chain fusees driving an anchor escapement, rack striking on the hour and chiming the quarters on a run of eight bells and hammers, with trip repeat, the backplate with repeat signature within an engraved border. The spring driven organ movement wound from the side, with chain drive to a 12 inch wooden long pinned barrel playing on a series of 34 pipes, the interior also set with a further 17 silver-coloured dummy pipes, over the restored bellows. A brass plaque to the side of the case is set with a repeat cord and three push/pull stops engraved Organ Stops: Diapason; Flute and Fifteenth. 2.39m (7ft 10ins) high.Footnotes:For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare mid 19th century mahogany floor standing regulator with gridiron pendulum and Mudge gravity escapementMcGraw, LeedsThe arched case with moulded frame to the full-length door, with glazed sides over a recessed panel base on moulded block feet. The 13-inch signed silvered dial Roman dial with minute track and steel hands, the recessed subsidiary seconds dial set at VI, with bold five-second markers. The weight driven movement substantially constructed throughout, with shouldered plates 6mm in thickness united by four heavy turned pillars. The inverted single train winding below XII, the gut line running over an off-set free barrel, with Harrison's maintaining power, high count pinions and substantial wheels of six crossings out, tear-drop shaped cock on the rear of the backplate supporting the deadbeat escape wheel, the gravity escapement with separately mounted vertical entry-and exit-pallets, their sprung roots screwed to the back cock and running down to the escape wheel, each playing against the outer edge of the heavy gridiron pendulum as it swings. The pendulum with T-bar suspension over five bars of brass and steel to a heavy lenticular bob, driven by a brass weight. 2m (6ft 7ins) high.Footnotes:Joseph Copeland McGraw was born in Leeds in 1873. It is unknown where he served his apprenticeship, but he was described as a clockmaker. He married Eliza Phoebe Pearson in 1893 in Nottingham. After the birth of their first child, James, in 1895, the family moved to Leeds, where the other six children were born. McGraw died in 1909, at the age of 36, and the family moved back to Nottingham. Two years later, they are listed as living at 6 Institute Street, Hartley Road; Eliza is described as a charwoman, and the children that are old enough to work are either listed as scholars or errand girls/boys. The eldest child, James, would enlist shortly after the beginning of the First World War, eventually being killed in action in France 1918. Nottinghamshire County Council (2022), Roll of Honour: James McGraw. Available at: https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/RollOfHonour/People/Details/7405This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An 18th Century brass-bound ebonised two-tune table clock playing on eight bells and sixteen hammers. Together with a later wall bracket.Richard Wilson, LondonThe inverted bell top case with foliate cast handle over a deep cornice, the front glazed door with gilt floral quadrant sound frets, similar to the rear, the sides with fish-scale frets backed in silk, on a plinth base and brass block feet. The eight inch arched brass dial with tune selection in the arch offering A Minuet or A March over two levers for Strike/Not Strike and Chime/not Chime, the Roman and Arabic chapter ring framing the finely matted centre with mock pendulum and calendar apertures. The triple chain fusee movement with thick plates united by knopped pillars, now with deadbeat escapement mounted on the backplate, rack striking on a bell, and playing the tunes on a run of eight bells and sixteen hammers, the backplate signature set within elaborate interlaced foliate scrolls and a line border. Ticking, striking and chiming, together with a pendulum and crank winding key, also with a substantial ebonised double-support wall bracket with moulded edge. (2) The clock case 57cms (22.5ins) high. The wall bracket adding a further 37cms (14.5ins). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Spender (Sir Stephen, poet, 1909-1995) Autograph Letter signed "Stephen" to John Morris, Head of the Far Eastern Service of the BBC, 1½pp. & envelope, 4to, Albergo, Verona, [Italy], 18th June [1951], "It happens that as Wystan [WH Auden] was staying with us, I was the last person telephoned by Guy Burgess, who wanted to see him. On this occasion, he made the harmless remark that World Within World exactly expressed his own views about politics, which I thought might as well be reported. Apart from this I know nothing of him, for I have not seen him for at least five years. Just after this appeared, John Lehmann wrote me a letter saying I was wrong, for various reasons, about Guy. Two days ago, a Daily Express reporter turned up and to show him I knew nothing about Guy, I showed him John's letter, explaining that he must on no account quote it, but that his office should seek out John perhaps. However, they have now quoted it in the most sensational way possible. I feel an absolute cad...", folds, browned.⁂ Stephen Spender on Guy Burgess.Spender's friend and fellow poet, WH Auden was suspected of playing a part in the escape to Moscow of Burgess and Maclean. He had known Burgess for 20 years (they were at Cambridge together) and he had been at school with Maclean.Guy Burgess (1911-63), spy.John Lehmann (1907-87), publisher and author.

Royal Worcester Figure of a Maiden Royal Worcester Shot Enamels figure of a maiden playing castanets, gilt and blush ivory, printed marks to base, model no.182733cm high

Ray Witchard framed oil on panel of a country landscape with children playing in the meadow, 19 x 24cm

A PRATT WARE BOCAGE GROUP OF A SEATED MAN dog at his side playing a flute. 6ins high.

A PRATT WARE BOCAGE GROUP OF A SEATED MAN dog at his side playing a flute. 6ins high.

A GOOD SWISS MUSICAL BOX in an inlaid rosewood case, playing 8 airs. Drum 10.75ins long, case 1ft 6ins long.

A DRESDEN PORCELAIN, PROBABLY MEISSEN, FIGURE OF A SHEPHERD 18th century, modelled playing the flute and leaning against rustic stump, hound at foot, 17cm high, the unglazed base with faint marks, and an Adams 28 Old Bond St London label

Late 19th Century inlaid rosewood cylinder musical box, Paillard, Vaucher et Fils (P. V. F.), St Croix, Switzerland, No 12761, playing twelve airs, detailed to printed card, the 13-inch (33cm) barrel with complete comb, the Stop / Start switch stamped P. V. F., in rosewood, marquetry and ebonised case, 57cm x 22.5cm x 14.5cm high

A group of three 18th and 19th century paintings, to include a group of four 18th century topographical watercolour miniatures, framed as one and each signed 'E A McH'; a Dutch School view of a cottage in a landscape, oil on panel, unframed, 28 x 23cm; and a 19th century English oil on canvas of children playing by the water, 19 x 24cm (3)

Manner of Jean-Marc Nattier Nymphs and Cupid playing the flutepen and ink with wash on paper15 x 25cm; together with another pen and ink drawing of the goddess Artemis by another hand, 19 x 9.5cm (2)

A George III mahogany card table, with concertina action, the rectangular fold over top enclosing a green baize lined playing surface, above a plain frieze raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet73 x 92 x 46cm closed70 x 92 x 90cm openProvenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)Top sun faded with water marks, quite scratched and indented, veneer lifting in places,Frieze with so,e minor splits to the veneer, legs heavily knocked and scratched, mechanism works wellBaize dirty with marks, split across the middleSee images

A 19th century Meissen figural group of a boy playing a wind instrument and a girl seated upon a goat chewing on a vine, 15cm high

Edwardian campaignstyle mahogany folding card table, with baize playing surface and inset ivory markers, 67cm x 68½cm, 72cm. This item contains ivory and has been registered with the UK Government with the submission reference number 793GSF3U.

Collection Of James Bond Collectibles to include 2 x boxed Martini Shaker (1 x sealed), 1 x Quantum Of Solace hat, 1 x Tie, 1 x sealed Cartamundi Playing Cards, 1 x sealed 7Up Can, 1 x boxed Pyramid Diamonds Are Forever Mug, 13 x 7" Single Bond related Vinyl Records, 2 x Bluebird Goldeneye Lunch Boxes, etc (2 boxes)

the cameo depicting a figure playing a lyre and an angel holding music, in gilt mount with scroll decoration 4.5cm x5.5cm, 27.4g. *Condition: Some wear to mount and small hairline cracks in shell.

Mickey Mouse and other tinplate Novelty Toys and Figures - to include Chinese made "Playing Ping Pong" clockwork Tyrannosaurus, Whale eating fish, Mickey Mouse standing figure, Golf Game, Educated Monkey, Aeroplane Roundabout and Motor Boats including Felix the Cat and others - Near Mint to Mint in Good Plus to Excellent packaging. Also included is a lever operated Chinese made friction drive Dog which is Good. (12)

Early 20th century Musical Automaton in the form of a Bisque Head Doll dressed in a green and yellow clown outfit sat in a wooden chair and holding a monkey puppet dressed in similar costume. oak base with Horstmann winding key (at time of cataloguing playing music but not moving), 33cm high

Ten Real Fur covered Toys including French Clockwork White Fur Rabbit playing maracas, 28cm high, Dog Pyjama Case, 49cm long and Cat Muff

An Edwardian oak cased games compendium, the interior fitted with a chess set, height of king 6.5cm, draughts, dominoes and playing cards, width of case 32cm (lacking one pawn).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

'THE JULIANA COLLECTION' FIGURAL PORCELAIN LAMP AND ANOTHER SIMILAR LAMP the larger lamp with two figures, one playing a violin, along with a 'Elegant Collection' lamp, each with shade

GROUP OF NAO FIGURES AND OTHER FIGURES including a Nao figure of a lady in a gown, another playing a guitar, along with a Creazioni figureQty: 19

A late 19th/early 20th century painted Dresden porcelain figure of two musicians, painted and impressed marks to base, together with a larger early 20th century Dresden painted porcelain figure of a lady playing the triangle, marks to base and a small German Sitenzenorf porcelain figure of a female musician raised on square plinth base, marks to base. H.21cm (largest)

Black and white illustrated by Louis Darling. Chapters include, On the Virtues of Worms; Rods and Reels; Fly Lines; Leaders and Hooks; Flies; Knots and Paraphernalia; The Overhead Cast and Others; Wet Fly Fishing; Dry Fly Fishing; Dry Fly Fishing - New Techniques; Hooking and Playing Fish; Fishing Streams; Fishing Lakes; Estuaries and Salt Water; The Elements of Fly Tying; Some Esoteric Points; and Ethics and Aesthetics; followed by an index. Hardcover with 189 pages. Artist: John GierachIssued: 1964Dimensions: 5.75"L x 1"W x 8.5"HCountry of Origin: New York, USAManufacturer: William Morrow and CompanyCondition: Age related wear.

George Fullard (British, 1923-1974)Head signed with initials and dated 'F 60' (to base of sculpture)bronze with a dark brown patina25cm (9 13/16in) high excluding base; 30cm (11 13/16in) including baseFrom an edition of 2Footnotes:ExhibitedLondon, Gallery One, George Fullard, October-November 1961 (another cast)London, Serpentine Gallery, George Fullard, July-August 1974 (another cast)Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, George Fullard - A Fastidious Primitive, August-November 1997 (another cast)Sheffield, Mappin Art Gallery, George Fullard: Playing with Paradox, May-July 1998 (another cast)LiteratureG. Whiteley, Assembling the Absurd: The Sculpture of George Fullard, The Henry Moore Foundation, London, 1998, p. 45 & 63, no. 46, pl. 40 and 60, illustrated (another cast)'Art is an implement of realisation in a universal sense and of self-discovery in the personal sense. Sculpture, for me, is compelling in the way it requires, paradoxically, that the complex quality of being, which is intangible and elusive, be given tangible form...Instead of dreaming a dream it is like making a dream piece by piece...like putting together a jigsaw puzzle whilst simultaneously inventing the picture...' (George Fullard, quoted in G. Whiteley, Assembling the Absurd: The Sculpture of George Fullard, The Henry Moore Foundation, London, 1998, p. 9)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Dora Carrington (British, 1893-1932)Teddy Carrington at the Violin, A Study of the Artist's Family pencil on paper26.5 x 29.5cm (10 7/16 x 11 5/8in).Executed circa 1910-1913Footnotes:ProvenanceWith The Piccadilly Gallery, London, where acquired by Y. Solomon, 9 March 1979With The Bloomsbury Workshop, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner, and thence by descentPrivate Collection, U.K.The present lot shows a sensitive snapshot of the Artist's family environment, almost certainly depicting Carrington's parents and beloved brother Teddy playing the violin. Her much loved brother Teddy was sadly killed in the battle of the Somme. Her father shown observing from behind, and mother at the piano accompanying.We are grateful to Richard Shone for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

ALLEN WOODY: (1935- ) American film director, Academy Award winner. Attractive signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Allen in a full-length pose, on the beach, playing his clarinet. Signed `Woody Allen´ in bold blue ink to the left bottom clear border of the image, VG

LEIGH VIVIEN: (1913-1967) English actress, Academy Award winner. An exceptional vintage signed 7.75 x 9.75 photograph of Leigh in an engaging close-up head and shoulders pose in costume from her Oscar winning performance as Scarlett O'Hara from the epic historical romance film Gone with the Wind (1939). Signed by Leigh in dark fountain pen ink with her name alone to the base of the image. With the original printed caption lightly affixed to the verso and stating, in part, 'Scarlett O'Hara - - Most discussed film role in years is that of Scarlett O'Hara in “Gone with the Wind”, and here is the unusual girl who is playing it. She is Vivien Leigh, who, while comparatively unknown to American audiences, has an exceptional background of training and education to fit the exacting requirements for the part'. A breath-taking and highly desirable signed portrait. A few very light, minor corner creases, VG

LIBERACE: (1919-1987) American pianist, singer & actor. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of the entertainer standing in a three-quarter length pose with his hands before him as he imitates playing a piano with his fingers. Signed in black ink to the image, also adding a drawing of a piano and candelabra in his hand. Together with a second vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Liberace in a three-quarter length pose leaning against his piano. Signed in black ink to the image, again adding a drawing of a piano and candelabra, and the date 1957 in his hand. One small tape stain to the left edge of the first photograph and the second with some heavy surface creasing and tears to the edges. FR to G, 2

LEWIS JERRY LEE: (1935-2022) American rock 'n' roll singer. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of the youthful Lewis seated in a three-quarter length pose playing a piano. Signed in blue ink with his name alone to the image, largely across a darker area. EX

STEVENS CAT: (1948- ) British Singer and Songwriter, now known as Yusuf Islam. Signed colour 6 x 10 photograph by Stevens, the image showing the artist seated in a full-length pose playing his guitar. Signed in bold blue ink to the image. EX.

MAY BRIAN: (1947- ) British Musician, Singer and Songwriter. Brian is also an Astrophysicist. He achieved worldwide fame as the lead Guitarist of the Rock band Queen which he co-founded with Singer Freddie Mercury and Drummer Roger Taylor. A very fine 10 x 8 colour photograph, the image showing a young Brian, in a portrait pose, playing his guitar. Signed in bold blue ink with his name alone to the upper right clear corner of the image. VG

BRUCE JACK: (1943-2014) Scottish musician, lead vocalist and bassist with the rock band Cream. Signed 5 x 7 photograph of Bruce standing in a half-length pose playing his guitar. Signed in bold blue ink with his name alone to the image. EX

YOUNG NEIL: (1945- ) Canadian-American Singer and Songwriter. Nicknamed the ''Godfather of Grunge''. Signed 10 x 8 colour photograph by Young, the image showing the artist seated to the back seats of a car, playing his guitar, in a half-length pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a largely clear area of the image. EX

SPRINGSTEEN BRUCE: (1949- ) American Rock Singer and Guitarist. Signed 8 x 10 photograph by The Boss, the image showing Springsteen standing in a three-quarter length pose playing his guitar. Signed in bold black ink to the image. Autograph obtained in person by a collector at the Imperial hotel in Vienna. EX

BONO: (1960- ) Irish Singer, Songwriter and Musician, lead vocalist of the Rock Band U2. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by Bono, the image depicting the rock star standing in a half-length pose playing his guitar. Signed in bold blue ink to the image. EX

SMITH ROBERT: (1959- ) English musician, co-founder of the English rock band The Cure. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Smith standing in a half-length pose playing his guitar. Signed in bold blue ink to the image. Autograph obtained in person by a collector at a concert in Berlin. EX

Geronimo signs for the President of the Wells Fargo Express Company GERONIMO: (1829-1909) Bedonkohe Apache leader and medicine man, noted for his raids and related combat actions during the Apache Wars (1849-86). An excellent, bold pencil signature ('GERONIMO') to the verso of the personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Burns Durbin Caldwell and featuring his printed name to the centre of the recto. Accompanied by the original folio page to which the visiting card was originally loosely affixed. The page, removed from a contemporary album, features a vintage illustrated newspaper clipping laid down to the centre, the text stating, in part, 'From Warpath to Poker Table - Old Geronimo, the famous fighting chief of the Apaches, is now a prisoner of the government at Port Sill…..it is said that the wily old chief has developed such skill at bluffing and “playing a hand” that he is rapidly getting rich…..Recently Geronimo deposited $1425 in a bank at El Reno as the result of a single week's play'. Autographs of Geronimo are extremely rare and highly desirable. Some light age wear and two small traces of former mounting to the upper corners, not affecting the signature. About VG Burns D. Caldwell (1858-1922) American businessman, president of the Wells Fargo Express Company and chairman of the board of the American Railway Express Company. Geronimo attained celebrity status during his lifetime and he became a regular attraction at events and fairs including the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York in 1901, the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Shows, where he appeared under Army guard. Geronimo dressed in traditional clothing on such occasions, posed for photographs, provided autographs and souvenirs, and sold his crafts.  The present signature links two of the major household names of America's Wild West - Geronimo and Wells Fargo, the latter being the company that handled express service to western states, and were often robbed.  Provenance: From the autograph collection of Frank Dyche (d.1944) and his wife Grace Scripps Dyche (1863-1924). Frank Dyche, a prominent Chicago attorney, married Grace Scripps in 1896. Grace was the daughter of John Locke Scripps (1818-1866), editor of the Chicago Tribune, and his wife Mary E. Scripps (1825-1866). The Scripps have been described as 'one of the oldest and most influential families of American journalism' who 'occupied a unique place in nineteenth-century America'.

A PERSIAN MINATURE PAINTING of a figure playing a musical instrument, with gilt highlights marbled border, unframed, 32cm x 22cm.

A mixed lot to include a cased Parker 25 stainless steel pen and other Parker pen, along with commemorative stamp and booklet for the royal wedding of Charles and Diana and other items, to include unopened airline playing cards, King rings and othersLocation:

A PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER SPILL VASESHANAU PSEUDO MARKS (NOT TRACED), CIRCA 1900The tapering stems pierced and embossed with foliage, C-scrolls and a couple of figures, to a conforming circular base with a vacant cartouche, each with an etched glass bowl32cm (12 1/2in) high overallTogether with another similar German silver spill vase, Hanau Psedudo marks (not traced), circa 1900, the stems pierced and embossed with flowers, foliage, C-scrolls and playing children, to a conforming circular base with a vacant cartouche, with an etched glass bowl, 36cm (14in) high overall603g (19.4 oz) gross Provenance: From the Private Collection of a titled family

A novelty vienna bronzed model fox playing cards, 10cm long

G Tyson (late 19th/early 20th century), a pair, Playing Outside the Cottage & Looking Down The Canal, signed, oils on board, approx 25cm x 40cm, gilt frames (2)

A Meissen porcelain figurine of a man playing the bagpipes, damage and losses to the bagpipes, hands and tree, with a dog an sheep at his feet, printed makers mark and incised numbers to the underside, AF, 15cm high

Two Meissen porcelain figurines, both of seated ladies, one playing a pianoforte, the other leaning on a side table, both with makers marks and incised numbers to the undersides, 15cm & 12.5cm high AF (2)The lady playing the piano - some damage to the lace on her arms and to other parts of the dress. Some scratches and marks to the underside.The other lady - chips to the flowers, on her hat, the bouquet on the table and to her dress. A chip tot he underside, with some further wear.Please see additional images.

A pair of Chinese hand coloured prints, one depicting two men on horseback, the other women playing instruments, with red character marks and writing, both framed and mounted, both frame sizes 40cm x 50.5cm (2)

A collection of Dresden porcelain items, comprising two reticulated oval baskets (one cracked and crudely restored AF), both with shaped pierced rims, a central panels depicting figures in landscapes, 27.5cm diameter, two small twin handled urns, with floral decoration and heightened gilt, 12cm high and two cherub figurines, one playing a lute, the other a tambourine, one circular gilt bases, 14cm & 14.5cm high, all with marks to the undersides AF (6)

A Tunbridge Ware Card Box. Circa 1900. With playing cards.