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Lot 382
***PLEASE NOTE ILLUSTRATION IN PRINTED CATALOGUE SHOULD NOT INCLUDE THE CRESTED PLATE***A PAIR OF JUGS DECORATED WITH GEORGE III EXPORTATION PLAYING CARDS BY THE MAKER HUNT, possibly Derby; together with an inkstand and a collection. w.a.f.Provenance: Curraghchase, Co. Limerick;and by descent to the DeVere Trust beneficiaries The decoration on these interesting and unique jugs highlight the duty system which was applied on playing cards in 19th Century Britain. For cards that were being sold within Britain 'DUTY' was written above the crown, however for cards that were being exported to foreign lands where no tax was to be paid to the crown, 'EXPORTATION' was written below the maker's name.Sir Aubrey de Vere had them specially commissioned to remind him never to gamble again.
Lot 530
A Dutch silver toy cello (lacks strings), with English sponsor and import marks for David Bridge, London, 1894, chased with birds, diaperwork and rococo scrolls, centred to either side by a vacant rococo cartouche; a Dutch silver toy lute, circa 1895, chased with a couple in 18th century dress fishing from a river bank; also a similar German silver toy lute, .800 standard, circa 1895, chased on front and back with putti, some playing musical instruments, foliage, birds flying over a fence and a cat at a window, first item 9 cm. high, wt. 72 gm. (3)Condition reportOne lute has a small shallow bruise, cello lacks strings
Lot 750
Four items of Chinese ceramics comprising a famille rose plate featuring lion dogs at play, Dao-Guang mark and period, 19cm. diameter, a saucer dish with a boy playing amid other figures, Xian-Feng mark and period, 14cm. diameter, a dish on stand with a tiger on the prowl, 13cm. diameter, and a teapot. Condition reportLion plate one very small chip to rim, teapot handle cracked and repaired, chip to spout. Tiger dish decoration worn on high spots. No other defects noted.
Lot 270
A rare John Galliano printed felt invitation, Spring-Summer, 1991, printed to one side with a female figure with red cape, headdress formed from car number plate, playing cards and clothes adorned with pin ups, Greek statue, Marilyn Monroe and a target, the reverse with seat plan for the show, Wednesday 17 October, 1990, 19.30 hours - Salle Perrault, Cour Carre du Louvre, Rue de L'Amiral de Coligny, Paris 75001, 63 by 44cm Galliano defected from London fashion week to show in Paris for his AW 1990-91 collection. This invitation was for his second Paris show. Although his studio at this time was still located in London his eyes were on Paris where he was to move in 1992 with his new backer Faycal Amor. CONDITION REPORT: 5 moth holes in the seating plan area and light scuffing. Main pictorial print is good condition. Creases from having been folded.
Lot 1610
Original vintage advertising poster for a Russian Circus act featuring a colourful image of a gypsy couple in traditional dress with a performer standing on a horse in the background, the lady dancing and the man playing a guitar, fire flames over the tit 1960s, design by N Borisova, S Ponomarkov, Russia, size 88x58cm. Fair condition, staining, bumps and tears on margins.
Lot 5403
Original vintage film poster for a movie, Holiday in Havana, featuring Desi Arnaz and Mary Hatcher. A Columbia Pictures Corp film produced in 1949. Fun design of a couple dancing and playing the drums with images of musicians and dancers in the background and the slogan, "It's Carnival Time in Cuba...and Loving Time All the Time!" along the top. 1949, design by Unknown, USA, size 91x36cm
Lot 243
GRENFELL FRANCIS: (1880-1915) British Army Officer, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at Audregnies, Belgium, during the Action of Elouges on 24th August 1914. Rare A.L.S., Francis G., seven pages, 8vo, Patiala, India, 26th October (1904), to Sybil [Murray]. Grenfell writes a social letter to his friend, 'I heard the Colonel [Claude Willoughby] was engaged from Jackson who was here last week. He told me & oddly enough I said is it to Sybil Murray, & he said “That not the name. I cannot remember who! I don't know why I thought so - ! I am glad. My dear Sybil, you've been a jolly good pal to me & no one could be more pleased than I to see you in good hands. I do congratulate you old girl (I shall soon have to speak more politely!!!) and send you my best wishes for all happiness in the future. If you hunted the world you could find no better than the Colonel….' and also mentions his brother, 'Rivy arrives out here @ Xmas. Perhaps (I trust so) I will be with the regiment by then'. Grenfell also writes of his stable and remarks that he is playing polo, including a championship match the following week, and then goes to join his regiment '& have the pleasure of walking to Sialkote about 200 miles!' Autographs of Grenfell are rare in any form as a result of his being killed in action at the age of 34. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Grenfell refers to his twin brother, Riversdale Grenfell (1880-1914), who served in the 9th Lancers with his brother and was also tragically killed in action in September 1914.
Lot 415
LAUREL STAN: (1890-1965) English Film Comedian. T.L.S., Stan Laurel, one page, 4to, California, 26th February 1953, to William A. Smith on board HMS Glory in Korea, ('My dear Bill'), on the attractive colour printed stationery of Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions. Laurel states that he has just received a letter from his correspondent's Dad, requesting him to send a letter, and continuing 'I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad, but remember him a few years ago as “Len Long” when I was a kid in North Shields during the time my Dad had the old Theatre Royal there, I think it was around 1906. Yes, I'm that old', further remarking 'I got quite a kick out of your Dad's letter mentioning names of the old timers I used to remember seeing. I was playing in Newcastle & Sunderland last March, Hardy & me stayed at the old Grand Hotel in Tynemouth for the two weeks. Am sorry your Dad didn't contact me, as I met quite a few of the Sons and Daughters of the old gang & thoroughly enjoyed the exchange of memoirs, but felt a bit sad to see the unhappy appearance of Canny auld Shiels. I visited Dockwray Square, where I used to live, it certainly was a sad sight.' In a postscript Laurel adds 'I heard once, during the 1st. War there were a couple of ships in some division of the Royal Navy, named H.M.S. “LAUREL” & H.M.S. “HARDY”. I think they were Sub Chasers. Check on it for fun'. Some light overall creasing and a few minor stains and some neat splitting at the centre of the folds, only very slightly affecting the text, but not the signature, about G
Lot 93
‘….when I am playing your music….' LISZT FRANZ: (1811-1886) Hungarian Composer, Pianist & Conductor. A fine A.L.S., F Liszt, two pages, 8vo, n.p. (Weimar), 14th April 1857, to 'Dear Friend' (David Hermann Engel), in German. Liszt informs his colleague that their concert will take place next Wednesday, the 22nd, and he hopes to have the pleasure of seeing him at the general rehearsal. The composer also states that his indisposition has not yet passed '& I still have to spend half of the day in bed but you shall not perceive anything of it when I am playing your music'. In a postscript Liszt adds that Engel will 'hear more definitely about the rehearsal shortly'. Further annotated at the foot in ink in the hand of Engel's wife, in German, in full 'This letter refers to a concert given in the theatre at Weimar & at which Liszt's "Symphony Prometheus" & my husband's Oratorio "Winfried" were performed'. A letter of interesting association. Accompanied by a contemporary English translation. A couple of light creases and very minor age wear, VG David Hermann Engel (1816-1877) German Organist & Composer. The Library of Congress hold a number of Liszt letters, including several written within days of the present letter, which were published as Franz Liszt Studies Series No. 10 (Pendragon Press, New York, 2003). Their letter LC116, originally from the Rosenthal Collection, was written to Franz Brendel on 12th April 1857, and also refers directly to the same concert as the present letter. In a footnote to their letter LC117, written by Liszt to Engel in June 1857 and referring to Winfried, the editor, Michael Short, makes the presumption that the oratorio was not performed in April 1857 as originally planned. The present letter, with Engel's wife's statement, would appear to show that the concert did indeed occur. Provenance: The present letter originates from the autograph collection of Arthur Bryant Triggs (1868-1936) Australian Grazier & Collector.
Lot 115
A late 19th Century French Mantel Clock,The white polished marble stepped base with drum shaped movement, and white enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, surmounted by a gilt metal of a girl playing a flute, 31cm high, 44cm wide. CONDITION REPORT: Glass lens missing off dial.Some cracks to clock face. Back cover missing of clock movement.
Lot 653
An exceptional Louis XlV style inlaid rosewood envelope games tableThe quarter section folding top concealing a baize lined playing surface with four gaming wells, above a serpentine frieze with a single drawer, over an inlaid quatrefoil shelf supported on four downswept supports and four curvilinear legs with gilt metal mounts, 56x76x56cms
Lot 168
ROYAL INTEREST - TELEMESSAGE FROM H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH IIcongratulating Jimmy and Mrs Shand on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary, 23rd January 1996 also 1999 Invitation from The Lord Mayor of London to a Luncheon at The Mansion House in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh along with Royal Household Grand Christmas Ball Programmes at Windsor Castle for 1958 (2) and 1962 (2) also letters from Buckingham Palace and Balmoral relating to Jimmy and his Band playing at Balmoral, 31st August, 1967; a letter from Peter Brough, dated 17th December, 1962 informing Jimmy of how much The Royal Family enjoyed his music; a letter for J. Kevan McDowall informing Jimmy that Her Majesty had approved Jimmy's inclusion in the programme for The Royal Performance at The Alhambra Theatre on 3rd July, 1958; 1963 Royal Visit Musical Programme and letter from 10 Downing Street congratulating Jimmy and his wife on their Diamond Wedding, signed by John Major
Lot 818
A 19th Century Chinese export black lacquer game compendium, circa 1820, of octagonal sarcophagus form, extensively decorate din gilt and iron red depicting chinoiserie landscape and figure scenes,opening to a fitted interior with an arrangement of removable lidded counter boxes and playing card trays, paw feet, width 38cm
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