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JOHN WILSON HEPPLE (BRITISH, 1854-1937) (2)Kittens playing with a basket; Kittens playing with a tea caddy, a pair each signed and dated 'WILSON HEPPLE 1911' (one lower right, the other lower left) watercolour each 26 x 36cm (2) Provenance Private collection, UK

A SET OF THREE GEORGE III THREE MARBLE INSERTS FROM A FIRE SURROUND CIRCA 1780-1800 Central tablet with reclining female figure playing lyre with attendant amorini, 18 x 46cm Side panels each carved with seated figure of Cupid with attributes, modelled opposing, 18 x 13cm

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'CONCERTINA' FOLDING CARD TABLE CIRCA 1760 The top with rounded outset corners hinged to reveal the baize playing surface and counter wells 75cm high, 86cm wide, 42.5cm deep

A large Nao figure group 'The Card Game', No. 7084, as five children playing Cards, wooden plinth base, 32cm high overall.

A 9ct gold charm, as a dice, black spots, others wish bone, playing cards, barrel, key, letter J, various marks, 4.7g gross, three other yellow metal, 1.5g (11)

Leonardo Collection figures, designed by Christine Haworth, including; Country Girl, Gypsy Girl, Playing mothers, others, (16).

A 19th century Ottoman papier-mâché snuff box, the hinged cover decorated with a view of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, 9.5cm wide; a 19th century cold cast novelty inkwell, as the Pyramid of Giza; a 19th century deck of playing cards, John Warrington Ltd Leeds and London; another, Shakespearean; novelty match boxes, marble sphinx, etc (qty)

A silver salt in the form of a shell cast with cherub playing an instrument. Approx. 31 grams. Est. £30 - £40.

A Chinese porcelain famille verte panel or wall plaque, the rectangular panel painted to depict a seated figure with children playing, a standing sage and a deer (Lu), all in a fenced garden, 40.5cm x 28.5cmCondition report; No obvious chips, cracks or restoration. Decoration appears good. Some areas of pitting. Light surface wear.

A pair of Staffordshire Dalmations, with gilt collars and chains. Height 12.5 cm, together with another Staffordshire dog and a figure of a lady playing a lute.

A silver desk blotter, together with a silver Capstan inkwell, silver candlestick, silver handled glove stretcher and shoe horn, silver casket containing miniature playing cards, silver lidded box and a chromium plated Fortnum & Mason of Piccadilly hipflask.

A French silver gilt playing card box. 950 standard. Of rectangular form, the pull-off cover and sides decorated with engine-turned design within foliate borders, the cover with vacant oval cartouche to centre, no maker's mark apparent, probably late 19th/early 20th century, complete with playing cards, the box 4.5 x 9.1 x 5.8cm, approx. weight 6.7oztCondition Report: The box is in good overall condition. A few dings and nicks to the base commensurate with age. The cover of the box sits neatly. There are two complete sets of late 19th/early 20th Century French playing cards contained within the card box. They are all in the double pattern designed by Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux. Both of the Ace of Clubs have the 1890 tax stamp. Some wear to the gilt edges. They do not have their original back covers - one deck has a pink back, the other deck has a blue back. Additional images are available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-SLG8euD0pj

Barbara Carrera - a signed 10x8 inch photo. An actress best remembered for playing Fatima Blush in Never Say Never Again (1983). 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

An inlaid card table, late 19th century, with fold over swivel top with green baize lined playing surface, on tapered legs and spade feet77 x 76 x 38cm closed75 x 75 x 76.5cm open

A Chinese painted fan leaf, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, painted with ten female courtesans in a garden, two playing "go", inscribed and with red seal, ink and colours on paper52 x 17cm, framed and glazed

Ten suits of Indian (Rajasthan) Ganjifa playing cards, 19th century, circular with hand-painted detail of equestrian figures, animals and birds, 7cm diameter, in the original lacquered wood box with lid (worn); together with a contemporary pen and ink note describing their type and subject including shells, beans, bulls, turtles and fish Provenance: 8 Stanley Crescent, London, W11

Two Bow porcelain figures, circa 1760, one modelled as 'sight' from the senses, she seated holding a mirror, 14cm high; the other as a seated man playing a mandolin 15cm high His right hand has been completely restored. The finger on the other hand has been restored. Small chip to the back of the coat. Losses to the foliage. The hand and mirror have been off and glued and restored. Losses to the flowers. 

A Chinese ruby backed polychrome enamelled shallow bowl, Yongzheng Emperor (1722-1735), depicting a girl playing with two children20cm diameterhas been broken in two sections secured by tape, and also glued - please see images

Franklin Mint: A Franklin Mint, The Collector's Edition, Monopoly, with hardwood display table with mahogany-stained finish, together with Playing Tokens, Game Accessories, dice, Real Estate Portfolio and Rules. All original and in very good condition. Please assess photographs.

A good cut glass and silver plate mounted claret jug, the rim with Putti dancing and playing instruments, face mask below spout, the hinged cover with shield & lion thumbpiece, 29cm. high.

A Japanese Kobe (Kobi) wooden hand carved Doll with red face and moveable protruding eyes and tongue, having applied silver mount to head, William J Holmes, Birmingham, 1886, 3.9cm. high, together with a netsuke of a man, playing a flute. (2)

A Victorian block puzzle, the twelve blocks featuring children playing, boxed.

A quantity of playing cards and other card games.

A Junge circular pendant, with playing card suit decoration, yellow metal stamped 14k, 8.2g, on a plated neck chain.

Clare Sheridan (1885-1970) - English sculptor, writer, and Sir Winston Churchill's cousin. A unique and important personal photograph album showing Sheridan's secret trip to Russia in the summer of 1920, along with a signed photograph by Winston Churchill. In the summer of 1920, the first Soviet Russian trade delegation visited London. Sheridan met Lev Kamenev, a Russian revolutionary and Soviet politician. The two struck up a relationship and she holidayed with him on the Isle of Wight. Whilst there, Kamenev promised to arrange for her to visit Moscow with him, to further her sculpture work and to create busts of notable Russian figures. With deep unease around the world, the British authorities refused to issue her a visa. Instead, she sailed with Kamenev to Stockholm, where he obtained an Estonian visa for her which allowed her entry to Russia. Once there, she stayed in the Kremlin for two months where her sculpting subjects included Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Felix Dzerzhinsky and Kamenev himself. She is reputed to have had affairs with more than one of her sitters. Winston Churchill, as Secretary of State for War, was pressing for British and allied intervention in the Russian revolution and was furious to learn of Sheridan's activities. When she returned to London, Churchill refused to see her, and she found herself widely shunned in polite society. MI5 kept a watch on Sheridan for the rest of her life, and they believed that she had been recruited as a spy for the Soviets, although this was later dismissed and she was labelled a 'mischief-maker.' The period brown leather album contains eighty-three laid-in photographs, largely taken by Sheridan, and most annotated alongside in pencil, in her hand. Some - but not all - were published in her Russian Portraits (1921) and Mayfair To Moscow (1921) diaries. Our research indicates that approximately fifty percent of the images are previously unpublished and unseen. Some of the photographs are faded, whilst others are not. Throughout the album Lev Kamenev is referred to as 'Kameneff' (the alternative Anglicised spelling being well documented in Sheridan's diary). Other names and places are alternatively spelled; either Anglicised, or simply by error. Most of these alternate spellings also align with her diary. The album starts in August 1920 and two images show Sheridan & Kamenev at the residence of Sidney Russell-Cooke on the Isle Of Wight. 'Self & Kameneff in Russell-Cook's garden, Isle Of Wight'. One photograph shows Kamenev and Russell-Cooke, the other is a relaxed pose with Kamenev and Sheridan sitting close together, smiling for the camera. It was during this trip that Kamenev convinced Sheridan to make a trip to Moscow, and the conversation is well noted in Sheridan's diary (August 28th 1920). Within two weeks, the trip was planned and made. The next two pages of photographs depict the start of Sheridan's journey on SS Jupiter, with 'Sydney R.C. sees us off' (this too is well documented in her diary) and 'Kameneff & I start for Moscow'. En route to Moscow, they passed through Oslo and Sheridan has photographed a memorial 'enroute from Oslo - memorial to Scott at a railway station'. The next pages feature large format photographs taken by Sheridan in Oslo and show a meeting between Kamenev and Maxim Litvinov (Sheridan spells this 'Litvinoff') and Litvinov's son, Sacha (we believe this to be a mis-remembering by Sheridan as Litvinov's son's name was actually Mischa. This error was corrected in her published diaries). These particular images were published by Sheridan in 1921, however one particular photograph showing Kamenev, Litvinov and Misha is known to exist only in defaced form - with Kamenev removed. The photograph in this album is the full original image. The next pages are dated 'Sept 20' and two images depict a train journey, annotated 'En route for Moscow - Kameneff's son and I cross the frontier on the engine,' and 'Kameneff at the Russian frontier (his son on the engine)'. The next three images depict 'remnants of civil war' - damaged bridges, taken from the train. The larger of these images was published, the others are alternative unpublished views. From these photographs onwards, all the images taken show Sheridan's time in Moscow and include images variously annotated: 'In the Kremlin - entrance on right to Kameneff's apt,' 'Arrive at the Kremlin,' 'Anna the maid in the window of the Kameneff apt, Kremlin,' 'view from the window in the Kremlin,' 'Kremlin - our Rolls Royce!' 'Self in the Kremlin,' 'The red guard, Kremlin,' 'a corner of the Kremlin - the cathedral?' 'The great bell - Kremlin,' one larger annotated page reads 'I have nothing to do & I can't get outside the Kremlin, so I wander about with my Kodak - Sept 1920' followed by several views of the interior perimeter of the Kremlin, 'The courtyard outside my studio,' 'the great canon taken from Napoleon,' several photographs of the Sofiyskaya 'this is where I was finally housed,' a large format photograph of Leon Trotsky & Lev Kamenev's sons playing - annotated 'Serge Trotski (left) and Alexander Kameneff (right).' Two larger format photographs follow showing 'Imperial eagle flung down from the top of the museum - Moscow, 1920', followed by further views of the Kremlin. Five more laid-in images depict statues in Moscow 'statue of Dostoevski in a square in Moscow.' The next page shows Theodore Rothstein outside the Kremlin (mis-identified by Sheridan as 'Rosenberg (expelled from England)', a previously undocumented photograph of Mikhail Markovich Gruzenberg (Mikhail Borodin) taken by Sheridan annotated 'Michael Borodin' appears to have been taken in her studio / apartment in the Kremlin. This is followed by views of a Moscow market 'but nothing to buy,' Sheridan writes. To the penultimate page of the album are three photographs annotated 'photos of the revolution given me by the (illegible) and propaganda,' and 'Kameneff addressing a crowd.' These three images all feature signatures to the by an unknown hand, presumably the original photographer. The final photograph is annotated 'famous photo, published so often - showing the fighting in the streets of Petrograd' - this image too was likely given to Sheridan. The rest of the album is unfilled. Album size: 22cm x 16cm.Clare Consuelo Sheridan (1885-1970) was an English sculptor, and writer, known primarily for creating busts for famous sitters and keeping travel diaries. A cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, whom she embarrassed with her wild behaviour. She married in 1910 and had three children, one of whom died in 1914. She modelled an angel for the grave and discovered a talent for sculpture. After her husband's death during the First World War she exhibited her sculptures. She was an admirer of communism, and visited the Soviet Union in 1920 against the advice of Churchill and the British Government. There, she sculpted Lenin and Trotsky, later publishing her diaries. This infuriated Churchill who was very anti-Bolshevik and it caused the first of the ‘scandals’ that would keep her name buzzing on the world’s press wires for the next 30 years. She then went to America, where she settled, becoming friends with Charlie Chaplin. Now older, she took her children to live in Algeria and continued to sculpt and write. She died in 1970. NOTE: in respect to the eventual purchaser, and to safeguard the unseen nature of the images, only a handful have been illustrated here. Further images of the unpublished photographs will not be shown or sent for any reason. In-person viewing can be arranged on a strict one-to-one basis but no copying or photography of the album will be allowed.

A believed WWII Second World War POW Prisoner of War style hand made chess set comprising a folding wooden board with playing pieces constructed from thin plastic like stripes, bottle tops and newspaper.

Original pressing of This Time the Drums on Me by Stan Levey, released on Bethlehem Records (catalog number BCP-37). This 1955 album is a standout in the world of bebop jazz, featuring Levey's masterful drumming alongside a stellar ensemble that includes Conte Candoli on trumpet, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Lou Levy on piano, and Leroy Vinnegar on bass. The album delivers an energetic and intricate sound, demonstrating Levey's technical precision and dynamic rhythms. Stan Levey (1926-2005) was one of the most influential jazz drummers of the bebop era, playing alongside legends such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis. A self-taught drummer, Levey's hard-driving yet sophisticated style helped shape modern jazz drumming, and he performed on numerous iconic recordings throughout his career. This copy is personally signed by Stan Levey on the front cover with a handwritten dedication in red ink, making it a valuable collectible for jazz enthusiasts.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 12"LCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

This original 1958 Decca Records LP (DL 8808) features legendary Italian singer Domenico Modugno performing his iconic song Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) alongside other Italian favorites. The album, recorded in Italy by Fonit, showcases Modugno’s signature passionate vocal delivery and timeless melodies. The cover art presents a striking illustration of Modugno playing the guitar, and the back cover provides historical context on the record’s significance. The vinyl label is intact with clear Decca branding, and the album plays at 33 1/3 RPM. A fantastic collectible for fans of classic Italian music and vintage vinyl records. Cover sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"HIssued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This vinyl LP features Frank Sinatra alongside Tommy Dorsey and Axel Stordahl with their orchestras in the album We Three, released in 1960 by RCA Victor in the United States. This classic jazz and swing album brings together three musical powerhouses, highlighting Sinatra's early vocal mastery, Dorsey's signature trombone playing, and Stordahl's lush orchestral arrangements. The album includes timeless standards such as Fools Rush In, The Song Is You, and I'll Be Seeing You, delivering a nostalgic journey through some of the most celebrated big band and crooner tunes of the era.Issued: 1960Dimensions: 12.25"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.

Original 1956 pressing of Rock and Rollin' with Fats Domino, released by Imperial Records (LP-9004). This 33 1/3 RPM long-playing microgroove vinyl features early rock and roll classics by the legendary Fats Domino, including Ain't It a Shame, Bo Weevil, and All By Myself. The album cover showcases a bold mid-century graphic design, with cover sleeve dimensions of 12.5"L x 12.5"H. The record label bears the Imperial Records branding, confirming its authenticity. A must-have for collectors of vintage rock and roll and rhythm and blues.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Released by Capitol Records, This Is Sinatra is a 1956 compilation album featuring some of Frank Sinatra’s most beloved singles recorded with Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra. This mono pressing (T-768) includes classics like "I've Got the World on a String," "Three Coins in the Fountain," and "Young at Heart." The front cover presents an iconic image of Sinatra in a fedora with a charismatic smile, while the back cover features artistic illustrations along with a tracklist. Measuring 12.5"L x 12.5"W, this Long Playing (LP) High Fidelity record is a great collectible for Sinatra fans and classic jazz vocal enthusiasts.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Vintage Verve Records vinyl record 'Blues From The Bayou', featuring George Lewis and His Orchestra. A celebrated Dixieland jazz recording, this album highlights Lewis' masterful clarinet playing alongside an energetic ensemble that captures the essence of traditional New Orleans jazz. The rich melodies and lively rhythms make this a standout recording for fans of classic jazz. This copy is autographed by George Lewis and members of his orchestra, adding a rare and collectible element to an already significant album. A must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors of signed memorabilia. Artist: George LewisIssued: 1959Dimensions: 12.5"L x 12.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Signatures not authenticated.

Sleepy Time Down South is a 1970 Dixieland jazz album by Thomas Jefferson and His Creole Jazz Band, released in the United States under Maison Bourbon Records. Dedicated to preserving traditional New Orleans jazz, this LP captures Jefferson's distinctive trumpet playing and soulful vocals, featuring classics such as St. Louis Blues, Mack the Knife, and Tiger Rag. A renowned figure in the jazz world, Jefferson was celebrated for his smooth yet powerful interpretation of Dixieland standards. This particular copy is autographed by Thomas Jefferson on 2/24/76, adding historical and collectible appeal for jazz enthusiasts.Issued: 1970Dimensions: 12.25"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.

This vintage vinyl record album, King Cole and His Trio, Vol. IV, features Nat "King" Cole and his renowned jazz trio. Released by Capitol Records, the album includes classic tracks such as "Little Girl," "'Tis Autumn," and "I Used to Love You." The vibrant front cover artwork embodies mid-century modern design, while the back cover features stylized portraits of the trio. This long-playing 33? RPM record was manufactured in the USA and stamped with the release date of April 7, 1954. Dimensions: 10.5"L x 10.5"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This vintage LP features The Four Freshmen performing live, titled In Person, released by Capitol Records (T-1008). The record showcases the vocal jazz quartet's distinctive sound, recorded during an actual performance. It includes classic tracks like Somebody Loves Me and You've Got Me Cryin' Again. The album cover, displaying a candid shot of the group, is slightly worn at the edges, while the vinyl is in excellent condition, playing without distortion. The record measures 12.5"L x 12.5"H.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Released in 1955 in the United States, Tony Scott In Hi-Fi by The Tony Scott Quartet showcases the renowned clarinetist's skill in a collection of vibrant jazz recordings. This album, pressed on the Brunswick Records label, features Scott's expressive and intricate playing, supported by a talented ensemble. The cover art highlights the musician's hands in action, reinforcing the album's intimate and high-fidelity sound. This vintage LP remains a sought-after piece for jazz collectors and enthusiasts. Issued: 1955Dimensions: 12.25"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.

This vintage vinyl record album features Turk Murphy's Jazz Band, a prominent ensemble known for its authentic Dixieland jazz style. Released under the Good Time Jazz label (catalog number LP-4), this album showcases classic jazz tunes including "Grandpa's Spell," "Trouble in Mind," and "New Orleans Stomp." The cover artwork displays a vibrant and whimsical design reflective of the era's artistic trends. Measuring 10.5"L x 10.5"H, this long-playing microgroove record offers a nostalgic listening experience for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Capodimonte 'The Card Cheat' porcelain group of boys playing cards Length 56cm

A Chinese wall vase decorated in polychrome and with panels of children playing, overall width 17cm; a small Chinese ginger jar with traditional wedding scene, 4 character mark to base, no lid, ht. 11cm; a small covered pot with inner pierced liner.

Bastian, rural scene with children and dog playing, oil on board, signed, 30x41cm, framed.

AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT METAL MOUNTED MUSICAL AUTOMATON CENTRE SECONDS CALENDAR TABLE CLOCK UNSIGNED, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating unusual vertical rack slide regulation to suspension, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eleven bells with eleven hammers, via a 3.5 inch long 2.5 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a delicate arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 8 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced brass hands and blued steel arrow sweep centre-seconds hand set within a moulded bezel surround, the spandrel areas with four fired enamel subsidiary dials, FASTER/SLOWER opposing selection for six tunes HORNPIPE/SANDY OF THE LEE/HELEN MACHREE/ROBIN GRAY/MINUET/HORNPIPE to the upper quadrants, over date-of-the-month opposing STRIKE/SILENT to the lower, within polychrome floral spray decorated verdigris painted infill, beneath arch composed with a realistically painted pair of red-brick townhouses flanking an aperture revealing ten parading figures modelled as actors, musicians and acrobats passing back and forth in front of three panels of glass spinning rod 'waterfall' automata, incorporating curved niche profile to the central bay of the backdrop and set within naturalistic leafy surrounds, the apex of the arch also bordered with painted representation of gathered drapery, the gilt brass mounted ebonised case with large fire-gilt figural surmount cast and chased as Mars wearing a feather-plumed helmet, armour and a cape, stood with the three-headed Cerberus on an oval plinth flanked by two further smaller figures of Classical maidens, over repeating leaf draped capping to the bell-top superstructure applied with rams-head adorned martial trophy decorated festoon mounts and lions masks at the angles to the concave sections, raised over a repeating rosette decorated gilt brass diamond lattice sound fret frieze flanked by further figural finials cast as Mars opposing a king applied to the corners above the ogee over concave top mouldings, the opening front with leaf cast fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture surmounted by mask-centred husk swag decoration and applied with a generous martial trophy mount to lower rail, flanked by lions masks issuing further pendant husks and martial trophy motifs over stags head mounts to the canted angles, the sides with generous hinged carrying handles over rosette decorated gilt diamond lattice pierced arched sound frets and martial trophy mounts to lower margins, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous acanthus scroll cast and chased supports.88cm (34.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Although unsigned, the present lot does exhibit strong similarities with examples from the workshop of Francis Perigal who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company on 1781, serving as Master in 1806 and dying 1824. Most notable amongst these features are the layout of the music work (transverse barrel set to the upper left of the backplate), use of fired enamel (both for the chapter disc and the subsidiaries), provision of sweep centre seconds set between the hour and minutes hands, and extensive use of glass-rod 'waterfall' automaton. Indeed, all of these elements can be seen in an example by Perigal sold at Christies, King Street, London sale of Magnificent Clocks 15th September 2004 (lot 16). The 'vine engraving' on the backplate can be also be closely compared to that on a table clock by George Margetts illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 371 (Figure 20.4). Amongst the tunes is 'Auld Robin Gray' which is a Scottish ballad written by Lady Anne Lindsay in 1772; 'Sandy o'er the Lee' is also noted as 'Mr Baird's Favourite Reel' in Niel Gow's A Second Collection of Strathspey Reels of 1788. The extensive use of Martial motifs within the mounts of the present clock would suggest that it was originally supplied to a client with strong military connections; possibly for a regimental institutional or perhaps a wealthy member of the military class. Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENTCondition Report Disclaimer

Y A SWISS/FRENCH BRASS INLAID BURR AMBOYNA MUSIC BOXJEROME THIBOUVILLE-LAMY, MIRECOURT AND PARIS, CIRCA 1875 Playing a choice of eight tunes via a 11.75 inch pinned cylinder on a 79 tooth comb, set within a brushed steel bed with ratchet-crank wound going barrel incorporating stopwork and stamped with serial number 39387 to the left hand side, opposing wheel train incorporating governor and activation of the various functions controlled by the selection levers to the right, beneath a hinged glazed dust cover flanked by change/repeat and stop/play levers to the right opposing an integral crank winder, the inside of the lid pasted with a tune sheet title including J.T.L., MARQUE DE FABRIQUE, JEROME THIBOUVILLE-LAMY, 68 & 7- Rue Reaumur, PARIS, and numbered 39387, the exterior with elaborate central inlaid engraved brass scroll cartouche decoration to the burr amboyna veneered top panel within brass outlined kingwood banded border and brass edgings, over conforming brass line edged crossbanded front panel applied with a scroll cast brass escutcheon plate, the sides and rear also veneered in amboyna but without the decorative borders, on skirt base with brass capped upper edges and generous scroll cast feet.20cm (8ins) high, 57cm (22.5ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. The firm of Jerome Thibouville-Lamy were predominantly makers of stringed instruments and bows established in Mirecourt (Vosges) when the Emile Jerome Thibouville married the cousin of one of his business partners, Marguerite Hyacinth Lamy, in 1867. Arthur Orde-Hume in The Music Box notes that they worked from 68 and 70 rue Reaumur with a later outlet (after 1884) at 7, 9 ad 10 Charterhouse, London. Early on they entered into an arrangement with L'Epee of Sainte-Suzanne as a supplier of music boxes, but then broadened their scope of suppliers as the business grew. The Paris arm of the firm closed in 1968. The present box would appear to be one of Jerome Thibouville-Lamy's earlier models hence the mechanism was most probably supplied by L'Epee of Sainte-Suzanne.  

A FINE GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY MUSICAL TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKPRINCE AND CATTLES, YORK, CIRCA 1800The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the musical train playing a choice of seven tunes on twelve bells with twelve hammers, via a 4 inch long 2.75 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, at every hour after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a continuous geometric border incorporating foliate spray spandrel decoration to the angles and fitted with a pendulum holdfast clip to lower margin, the 8 inch arched cream japanned Roman numeral dial with fine herringbone engraved gilt brass spade hands beneath arch with twin subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and TINK A TINK/EASTER HYMN/LIFE LET US CHERISH/BLUE BELL OF SCOTLAND/CARRY OWEN/LOVELY NANCY/GALLEY SLAVE tune selection dials with conforming engraved gilt brass pointers and with signature Prince & Cattles, YORK to apex between, the flame figured mahogany case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand set on a platform faced with brass fish scale sound frets, over complex break-arch top mouldings applied with four further brass ball finials at the corners, the break-arch hinged glazed front door inset with brass fillet mouldings to the edge of the aperture and flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear matching the front and on generous cavetto moulded skirt base fitted with substantial cast brass ogee bracket feet.64cm (25.25ins) high, 37.5cm (14.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. John Prince is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born in York in 1763. He was apprenticed to the scientific instrument maker and cutler Thomas Willans in 1778 and died in 1835. Robert Cattle was born in 1767, he was a watchmaker and silversmith who served as High Sheriff of York in 1816, was Lord Mayor in 1841, and died the following year in 1842. Prince and Cutler formed a partnership, alongside fellow clockmaker and gunsmith John Hampston, in around 1777 which continued up until around 1810. 

A FINE GEORGE III GILT BRASS MOUNTED JAPANNED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK MADE FOR THE 'OTTOMAN' MARKETJ. AND M. BROCKBANK, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The six pillar triple chain fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eight bells with twelve hammers, via a 3 inch long 1.75 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with an arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central signature Brockbank, London beneath a small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 6 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel 'Turkish' numeral chapter disc signed J. & M., BROCKBANK, LONDON to centre and with conforming five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, set beneath twin fired enamel subsidiary dials for CHIME/NOT CHIME selection and BENI SAIKIT/USCHAE DEUR/SABAC HAFIF/SAMAHE tune selection dials with fine engraved brass arrow-shaped pointers, set into a mid-blue painted background polychrome decorated with musical trophy and floral spray infill to spandrel areas and between the subsidiaries, the arched case brown japanned to resemble tortoiseshell and extensively applied with fine chased gilt brass mounts, with flambeau-urn finial to the domed superstructure applied with rosette decorated diamond lattice segment frets between floral scrolls over brass a fillet edged shaped skirt, set on a platform with gilt cavetto moulding and scroll-cast fret infill flanked by further flambeau urn finials set on projecting acanthus cast scrolls, the front with scallop shell-centred scroll crest and conforming shoulder mounts over hinged repeating lappet leaf cast gilt brass glazed door flanked by husk edged front angles, the sides applied with ribbon-tied swags to shoulders over fine scroll-cast break-arch sound frets set within half-round moulded frames and projecting outwards at the base to follow the profile of the swollen lower margins fronted by foliate cast mounts, the rear matching to the front except for having an arched wooded door inset with brass fillet moulding to the glazed aperture, on generous scroll cast bracket feet with leaf cast apron mount between.52cm (20.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. John Brockbank gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1769 and immediately took his brother, Myles, in as an apprentice who subsequently gained his freedom in 1776. The brothers entered into partnership in around 1780, working from an address at Cowper's Court, London, which continued until the death of John Brockbank in 1806. The Brockbank brothers employed Thomas Earnshaw who, by 1780, had produced two watches with 'detached escapements...' as well as developing his famous bimetallic compensation balance. Indeed, through the employment of the likes of Thomas Earnshaw, Robert Best and James Petto, the firm of Brockbanks became one of the most important makers of marine chronometers during the early post-Harrison era. In addition to marine chronometers Brockbanks also specialised in the making of clocks and watches for the Chinese and other export markets with several noted in Pagani, Catherine Eastern Magnificence and European Ingenuity: Clocks of the Late Imperial China. Amongst these was a 'magnificent Imperial gilt-bronze musical clock, signed by John Brockbanks and numbered No. 19 which formed part of a group ordered by a Guangdong official as a tribute to Emperor Qianlong; and a 'large gilt bronze vase of jewelled flowers set atop large rectangular base containing the clockface and having painted moving scenes, ca. 1770' by Brockbanks which is noted as being listed in Lu Zanzhen's Qinggong zhongbiao zhencang or Precious Collection of Qing Dynasty Palace Clocks on page 121.After the death of John, Myles Brockbank took brothers Samuel and Elliott Atkins into partnership consequently the firm became known as Brockbanks and Atkins from circa 1815. The present clock is unusual in that it plays tunes of Ottoman/Turkish origins rather than British compositions; and that the case has a japanned finish coloured to resemble red/brown tortoiseshell. The 'vine engraved' decoration to the backplate can be closely compared (except for the lack of a signature) to that of a clock by John Scott, London illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 361 (Figure 20.5). Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT ON REQUEST.Condition Report Disclaimer

A group of thirteen buttons with female heads, to include a set of six silver buttons, another set of six base metal buttons, both depicting females playing lyres, and a single silver button, Chester and Birmingham hallmarks, approximately 22mm diameterGood condition overall, wear commensurate with age

A neoclassical bronzed-metal fountain, of recent manufacture, in the form of three putti playing flutes, 79cm diameter 120cm high

Golfing interest: three early volumes by Bernard Darwin includingThe Golf Courses of the British Isles, Duckworth &Co 1910, 1st edition, with 64 plates by Harry RountreeBritain in Pictures - British Golf, Collins 1946Playing the Like, The SPortsman's Book Club, 1952.Qty: 3

Jean Bulio (French, 1827-1911), a 19th century French bronze 'Enfant Charmeur' modelled as Cupid playing a violin whilst seated upon a rouge marble column, applied with ormolu roses and bronze lovebirds, 27cm wide, 89cm high A striking bronze in honest slightly neglected condition, patination varies from a coppery brown on his chest to a mid chocolate brown elsewhere, bow to the violin bent out of shape with strings a little loose, otherwise a little dusty with some oxidisation spots, roses to the plinth with wear to the gilding, bronze birds at the base are loose but should fix in place without difficulty, title plaque to the base of the work.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Lewin Levin of London, a patriotic George III brass mounted mahogany repeating six tune musical bracket clock surmounted by five finials on a stepped caddy top, over side handles and a pierced brass sound frets to a shaped base on ornate scroll feet, the signed painted arched dial with Roman numerals and subsidiaries for chime/not chime and tune selection to include God Save The King; Rule Britannia; Roast Beef; Flowers of Edinburgh; London March and Waltz, the substantial chain fusee movement with anchor escapement playing on twelve bells, and repeat on a separate bell, with engraved backplate, 72cm highLewin Levin worked in Aldersgate Street from 1799 to 1824. This particular type of musical clock with a choice of six tunes is sometimes referred to as a 'silent Sunday' clock, ie, the owner can choose a different tune each day from Monday to Saturday, but have a day of relative silence on Sunday. Overall fair to good condition. Case of good colour, just one small section of moulding loose but present. Ormolu mounts a little dull, some of the finials loose. Working key for both doors, back door warped out of shape. Dial is dirty, scuffed and scratched with a number of old repairs of varying quality. A small S has been inscribed at 9 o'clock on the silent/chime dial. Movement looks complete, runs but not checked for timekeeping. Does a shortish chime on the hour and a shorter one on the half hour. Repeat not working. Chimes on twelve bells. Hard to work out quite what is happening on the chiming. If selected it plays a tune and after strikes the hours (but twelve so out of sync?). Does not appear to go on to playing further tunes. Pendulum looks original. No winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A Reconstituted Stone Garden Ornament Depicting Seated Faun Playing Pipes on Reeded Column, Watched by Animals, 86cms High

THE BEATLES - 7" PACK (MOSTLY OVERSEAS). A smashing pack of 17 7" singles by The Beatles, includes many overseas pressings. Titles include Long Tall Sally (GEP 8913), Yellow Submarine (MEO 126), All My Loving (SOE 3751), Eight Days A Week (MEO 106), Help (x2) inc (SOE 3769) & (MEO 113), We Can Work It Out (MEO 107), PS I Love You (QMSP 16351), Yellow Submarine (R5493, Dutch), Mondovisione (QMSP 16408), Yellow Submarine (QMSP 16397), Paperback Writer (QMSP 16394), All You Need Is Love (O23560), And I Love Her (O22792), Yellow Submarine (R5493, Swedish), All You Need Is Love (R5620, Swedish) and I Shouldd Have Known Better (SD5971, Swedish). Condition is generally Ex, however, some of the records have have some shadowing to the record playing surface.

THE BEATLES - LADY MADONNA 7" - ORIGINAL UK DEMO - (PARLOPHONE R 5675). Fantastic to see original UK 7" demo of Lady Madonna c/w The Inner Light. The record (original green/white A Parlophone labels, R 5675) is in VG+ condition - with clean and glossy playing surfaces, there are a couple of light surface marks/scuffs though these are not heavier feelable scratches. With some wear and initials in pen on the centre label. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers: 7XCE 18438-3 1 G & 7XCE 18439-2 2 1 G with KT machine stamped on both sides at the 11/12 o' clock position. With original company sleeve.

APPLE RECORDS - 7" ACETATES PACK. A curious pack of 2 7" Apple Records acetates. Artists/ titles include Unknown Artists - Cover of Elton John's Elderberry Wine (Track name hand-written on Apple label. No artist information. Lacquer playing surface is VG+) and Mantis - National Blues (Apple label has Hey Jude Beatles Take 2 on labels but this is incorrect. Playing surface is VG).

THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (ORIGINAL UK 'MCARTNEY' DEMO - PARLOPHONE 45-R 4949). A starter original UK demo copy of one of the most desirable Beatles records of all time! Please read the description and don't hesitate on getting in touch for sound clips of the record prior to the auction. The record (original white/red 'A' Parlophone label, 45-R 4949 serrated rim, 'McArtney' misspelling) is graded visually in G condition. There are a number of surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces, though these do not extend to deeper scratches. With pen markings with some writing to both sides. Love Me Do plays VG with some light surface noise, a bit of crackle though no skips or jumps. P.S. I Love You plays VG+ with only a little surface noise, absolutely no other issues. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): 7XCE 17144-1N ZT JR & 7XCE 17145-1N ZT JR. Housed with original (stock) company sleeve.

THE SUNDOWN PLAYBOYS - SATURDAY NITE SPECIAL 10" (ORIGINAL UK COPY - APPLE 44). Extremely scarce original UK 10" (playing at 78RPM) copy of The Sundown Playboys' Saturday Nite Special c/w Valse De Soleil (Sundown Waltz). Pressed in tiny number by Apple in 1972 for promo purposes relating to their "Back To Mono" campaign. The record is in Ex condition, displays a couple of wispy/ hairline paper marks. Housed with cool original pink and white design printed sleeve in neat VG+ condition showing some staining no rips or tears. A fantastic addition to your Apple, and indeed Cajun collection!

THE BEATLES - WHITE ALBUM LP (ORIGINAL UK MONO COPY - NUMBER 0007021). An original low number mono copy of the famed eponymous album from The Beatles. The sleeve (original top loading embossed lettering, clean number 0007021) is in VG condition with some creasing and some shelfwear with two small paper tears along the spine. The inside section of the gatefold sleeve is in clean order. The original records (no 'EMI Recording', -1/-1/-1/-1 matrix endings) are in G+ condition with a number of marks and scuffs to the playing surfaces. Complete with original lyric poster, photos (no spacer) and black inners.

THE BEATLES - OLD BROWN SHOE 7" - ORIGINAL UK APPLE ACETATE RECORDING. Incredibly scarce original single sided (UK) Apple Custom Recording 7" acetate of Old Brown Shoe (released as the B-side to The Ballad Of John And Yoko in May 1969). The acetate is in G+/VG condition showing a number of surface marks/scuffs with the playing surface a little faded. The record plays with some moderate surface noise towards the start of the song, this (surface noise) lessens as the song progresses and the audio reproduction can be described predominantly as VG without any skips or jumps. The label is in well-presented order showing some general ageing.

THE BEATLES - HELP! LP (ORIGINAL UK STEREO COPY - PCS 3071). A gorgeous, original UK stock copy of Help! The record (PCS 3071, machine stamped YEX 168-1 & YEX 169-1) is in Ex+ condition with clean playing surfaces and crisp labels. The sleeve is in fantastic Ex+ condition.

THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME LP (1ST UK MONO 'BLACK AND GOLD' - PMC 1202). A solid example original UK mono 'black and gold' copy of Please Please Me. Parlophone PMC 1202 with black and gold labels and Dick James credits for tracks A1, 2, 6, 7, B4 and B6. The record is in VG condition with some light surface marks to the playing surfaces though none of these are ever heavier feelable scratches. Clean labels. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): XEX 421-1N 1 G & XEX 422-1N 1 G (partially visible). Complete with clean original Emitex inner. The first printing right aligned Angus McBean credit sleeve is in VG condition with some light creasing and some fraying to the top reverse flipback tab. Fully legible spine.

THE BEATLES - YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY 7" (DICK JAMES ACETATE). An incredibly rare Dick James Music Limited single-sided 7" acetate recording of You've Got To Hide Your Love Away by The Beatles (Single-sided acetate has Dick James Music Limited printed labels with stamped track information and states demo where artist information can be input. Playing surface is Ex condition, displays a couple of wispy, hairline paper marks. A quick test play confirmed what's listed on the labels is what plays).