NIGHTINGALE FLORENCE: (1820-1910) British Pioneer of Nursing. A good A.L.S., Florence Nightingale, four pages, 8vo, South Street, London, 26th April 1864, to Sir John Lawrence, marked Private. Nightingale writes in ink on mourning stationery and announces 'I have twice had news of Lady Lawrence and your bab-kin', explaining that her sister and brother-in-law, the Verneys, had been to Southgate to enquire after Lady Lawrence with Lady Hatherton, 'And your eldest daughter was so good as to receive them with all her own peculiar charm'. Nightingale remarks 'My sister fell quite in love with her. She said her extreme modesty (to use a good old English word) her unconsciousness of self & withal her perfect self-possession, make her quite a remarkable person. [These are the elements of a great "man"]', further continuing 'The little three year old, whom my sister calls Brat-kin, & who I believe is your especial pet, took Lady Hatherton's fore finger in his little hand, & said, "You are to come & see Baby", & led her away. But of course he was too wise a little man to allow her to see "Mama". Then he rode upon my brother-in-law's foot, & made great friends with him'. She continues to inform Lawrence of a garden full of boys and girls playing happily together, her sister having told her that 'it was so little like the artificial hot bed of what London children mostly are now' and adding 'my sister's eyes were full of tears when she described to me the beautiful scene'. Nightingale also comments on Lawrence's other daughters, 'I think they are longing very much for that time to come to join you. And I can fancy that even the baby is considered by Lady Lawrence something of an interloper because it prevented her from going out with you. They said that you had taken a house at Simla for them.' Nightingale concludes her informative letter 'My description is a very poor one; but you will fill it up. It only increases the greatness of your sacrifice. God grant you may see them all again safe & well, both those who are going out to you & those who are to be left behind in England is the fervent prayer of your faithful servt. …..' . With blank integral leaf. The pages of the letter are neatly tied together to the upper left corner with a thin red and white entwined string. VG John Lawrence (1811-1879) 1st Baron Lawrence. British Statesman. Lawrence had taken up his position as Viceroy and Governor-General of India on 12th January 1864 and continued in the post until 12th January 1869. Frances Parthenope Verney (1819-1890) English Writer & Journalist, sister of Florence Nightingale. On 24th June 1858 Parthenope married her sister's rejected suitor Harry Verney (1801-1894) English Soldier and Politician. She was an active supporter of her sister's work during the Crimean War. Lady Margaret Percy (c.1825-1897) Daughter of George Percy (1778-1867) 5th Duke of Northumberland and wife of Edward Littleton (1815-1888) 2nd Baron Hatherton. British Peer & Politician. Florence Nightingale is widely considered as the founder of modern nursing and gave the profession a highly favourable reputation, as such becoming an icon of Victorian culture, particularly in the persona of 'The Lady with the Lamp' who made rounds of the wounded soldiers of the Crimean War at night.
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PHILIP V: (1683-1746) King of Spain 1700-24 & 1724-46. A fine L.S., Yo el Rey, with three lines of holograph text at the conclusion, two pages, folio, El Buen Retiro Palace, Madrid, 25th April 1705, to Marquis Jacques de Puységur, in Spanish.King Philip V states `I have received your letter reporting the positive news regarding the location of most of the enemy´s troops, and that they were ready to start military operations close to Badajoz. Because the Marquis was without enough troops to resist or defend an invasion, I decided to send an extraordinary envoy to Maréchal de Tessé, instructing him, notwithstanding the King, my grandfather, orders for him to march straight to Extremadura where, according to these days reports, their presence is more necessary´ further adding `I specifically order that as soon as you receive this letter, you march to Extremadura with all the French troops located in the Old-Castile….and you will only leave to defend Castile all the infantry and cavalry Spanish troops.´ He concludes `I expect your zeal, and knowing that you are dealing with an affair which the King and I consider of the utmost interest, you will not delay a single instant in the prompt accomplishment of all orders instructed, and that you will report back on all you achieved´. Beneath his signature the King has added a further, severe instruction in his own hand, `The situation is too much under pressure, it´s not the time for you to have fun playing roles: therefore I want that you obey me absolutely and with no delay´. A letter of good content.With integral address leaf, bearing the remnants of a seal. VG Jacques François de Chastenet de Puységur (1656-1743) Marquis de Puységur. French Lieutenant Général and military tutor of King Louis XV. Appointed Marshal of France in 1734. René Mans IV de Froullay (1681-1746) Marquis of Lavardin and Tessé, Grandee of Spain. Appointed Marshal in 1707. Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France 1643-1715. The longest reigning monarch in European history. Grandfather of King Philip V. The Spanish city of Badajoz, in Extremadura, was besieged in October 1705 during the War of the Spanish Succession 1701-15. Triggered by the death of the childless King Charles II of Spain, the major European conflict was to determine who should be the next King of Spain and whether a Bourbon or a Habsburg would take control of Spain's very extensive possessions. It was well known that the union of France and Spain under one monarch would upset the balance of power in Europe, such that other European powers would take steps to prevent it. The War concluded with the Treaty of Utrecht which forbade any future possibility of unifying the French and Spanish thrones. Philip V, Duke of Anjou, was born at the Palace of Versailles and was the Heir apparent to the throne of France. The grandson of King Louis XIV, Philip was the first member of the House of Bourbon to rule as King of Spain. The sum of his two reigns is the longest in modern Spanish history.
A Regency mahogany pedestal card table, the fold-over top with satinwood stringing and canted corners, opening to reveal baize lined playing surface, the whole on four ring turned columns to a square platform raised on four outswept square section supports with brass paw caps and casters, w.91cm, d.45cm, h.73.5cm
A Victorian figured walnut and marquetry inlaid games table, the fold-over serpentine top marquetry inlaid with trailing flowers within crossbanded borders, opening to reveal baize lined playing surface, the whole on French cabriole supports with gilt metal chutes and sabots, w.92cm, d.46cm, h.76cm
G Gueyton (French) - A large late 19th century bronze figure of a young Mozart, in standing pose playing a violin, raised on integral shaped base, signed 'Gueyton' and entitled 'Mozart' to front of base, h.67cm Condition Report / Extra Information Stands well.Dark brown patina throughout.Some general handling / age wear resulting in some 'high' points to extremities.Violin strings and bow both good.
A circa 1900 rosewood and inlaid envelope card table, the four section top with arabesque boxwood and ivory inlays decorated with penwork, opening to reveal baize lined playing surface with four dished counter wells, all above a frieze drawer and platform undertier (cut down), w.55cm (closed), h.64cm
A Victorian figured walnut pedestal card table, the four quarter veneered fold-over top with swivel action, having a moulded and trailing leaf carved edge, opening to reveal baize lined playing surface, raised on a four section pedestal to hipped outswept cabriole supports with pot casters, w.93cm, d.49cm, h.72cm
A large French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock by Le Roi, the all-over finely cast case decorated with a standing musician playing a lyre surrounded by a mandolin, flaming torch and a wreath, all raised on rectangular base with musical and further floral cast detail, to egg and dart surround, on chased bun supports, with white enamel convex dial, the movement with outside countwheel and bell striking, the pendulum stamped 'Le Roi & Fils Paris', and numbered '684', h.52cm
A circa 1900 Swiss birds eye maple cased miniature music box, playing four airs, on a 2¾" cylinder, with original paper label, the brass framed movement stamped AD and numbered 1130, w.13cm Condition Report / Extra Information Case generally good and complete with minor knocks and handling wear.In working order.Comb good, no breaks.With key.
It Happens Every Spring 1949 original Set of Lobby Cards. Condition C9 near mint, see glossary for condition scale. It Happens Every Spring, the 1949 Lloyd Bacon St. Louis Missouri Cardinals science fiction (sci-fi) baseball sports comedy; Based on a story by Shirley W. Smith ; about a scientist who discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood and exploits his discovery) starring Ray Millan (he was a major star of the 1940s, and he evolved from leading man to character actor and continued appearing in many movies until his death in 1986, but he was far from an overnight success!; he started in 1929 playing bit parts at the age of 24, and it was not until seven years later that he achieved stardom, after having appeared in 33 movies in minor uncredited roles), Jean Peters, Paul Douglas, Ed Begley, Ted de Corsia, Ray Collins, Jessie Royce Landis, Alan Hale Jr. (best remembered as The Skipper on TVs Gilligans Island ), and Bill Murphy Good condition. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
Tomasso Barbi - brass, steel and hardwood veneer backgammon table, top with two recess playing surfaces and counter well, Tomasso Barbi label under, brass base with four angular legs, coffee table height - H41cm, L100cm, W70cmCONDITION REPORTtop veneer shows water damage, slight lifting to metal, meal tarnished, shrinkage to joints, brass base tarnished
Silver Scout Association Gallantry Medal and Royal Humane Society Honorary Testimonial to Eric Stainthorpe, dated 30th September 1944 with contemporary and later photographs and newspaper cuttings. The silver Gallantry medal is awarded for gallantry in circumstances of considerable risk. *Eric Stainthorpe, a Bradford boy was just 13 years of age and a Patrol Leader with the 40th Bradford West Scouts on the 30th September 1944. On that day he was playing by the side of the Leeds and Liverpool canal at Saltaire, Shipley when he heard a small boy had fallen into the canal. Despite not being able to swim Eric dived into 9 feet of water and brought the young boy to the surface twice before both being assisted out of the canal. The young boys name is believed to have been Eric Swithenbank. Eric Stainthorpe went onto join the Household Cavalry before a career in business.
ALL BLACKS TOUR TO UK 1993 Two fold over cards containing the New Zealand All Blacks autographs 1993 plus the Scotland team against them , 20/11/93. All Blacks signatures (31) comprises the complete playing squad including captain Sean Fitzpatrick and coach , Mains. Scotland card includes Scott Hastings, Gavin Hastings, Weir, Logan, Chalmers etc, 21 signatures in total.. Other items in the Lot include All - Blacks squad photograph 1999 in colour and 3 facsimile autograph sheets for the All Blacks, 1988, 1989 ( v Wales and Ireland) and 1989 (v France ). Generally good
HORSE RACING-BIRMINGHAM Presentation box containing two sets of playing cards with Birmingham Races featured on the back of each card. Packs are unopened and on the inside of the box lid is a 1955 fixture list for Birmingham Races. Birmingham racecourse was located at Bromford and was closed in 1965, Lester Piggott winning the final race and the racecourse was demolished and the Castle Bromwich settlement was extended. Good
A Japanese Satsuma bottle vase with slender neck, decorated with a female figure playing a musical instrument, mark to base, height 31cm and a later cylindrical example decorated with chrysanthemums, height 19cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Some marking to larger vase. Gilt rubbed to top and bottom. Smaller vase has some wear to grey/black enamel around neck and top of neck. Please see additional images.
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