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Click here to subscribeThree blue and white jars, 19th/20th century, variously painted in underglaze blue with asters and scrolling foliage, a rural scene with a buffalo and one with precious objects and a cover, a vase with scrolling lotus in bright blue, six character Kangxi mark, and a cachepot, late 19th century, with ladies around tables playing weiqi or appreciating paintings around banana leaves, 36 to 20.5cm (6)
ARMSTRONG LOUIS: (1901-1971) American Jazz Trumpeter. A vintage signed printed 4to programme for a concert by Armstrong and his All Star band at the Navikubo Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, 2nd November 1960. Signed ('Louis Armstrong') in bold blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover image which depicts Satchmo in a half length pose playing his trumpet. Some overall age wear, a few folds and small tears to the edges of some pages, not affecting the signature. G
MENUHIN YEHUDI: (1916-1999) American-born British and Swiss Violinist and Conductor. T.L.S., Yehudi Menuhin, one page, 4to, Los Gatos, California, 7th June 1954, to Miss Muriel Frost. Menuhin states that he has received his correspondent's letter, remarking 'and I, too, pray that this may not be your last letter from an office which brought us together and contributed so much to my feeling of friendship and peace of mind in England', further adding that his wife is writing to her independently, although inviting Frost to stay with them in Gstaad in September, explaining 'your presence would be of inestimable value in handling my correspondence and freeing me to care for the rather important work I have at that time'. Menuhin concludes 'Many thanks for attending to all the different chores I have you. I do hope that the next weeks will provide you with relaxation and clear the mind from the myriad of petty problems you have had to face these last months.' Together with an A.N.S., Yehudi Menuhin, on an oblong 12mo card (most likely originally accompanying a gift or flowers), n.p., December 1954, to Miss Frost, 'celebrating a long and happy companionship'. Also including an A.L.S., Yehudi Menuhin, three pages, 8vo, London, 29th May 1955, to Miss Muriel Frost, on the printed stationery of Claridge's. Menuhin announces 'I will long recall the particular quality which your blend of devotion and ability conveyed to a relationship which has spanned the greater part of my life - a constant, unfailing element of support and comfort' and continues 'Amid a shifting background and standing often as a lonely pillar in a sea of debris, you guarded intact the life-lines and the essential parts of the matter' and concluding by remarking 'I only hope that you will bring your friendly and lively face often to see me'. Accompanied by the original envelope. Further including a vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Menuhin in a head and shoulders pose playing his violin. Photograph by Fayer of Vienna. Signed by Menuhin in dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated December 1955 in his hand and a signed and inscribed hardback edition of Yehudi Menuhin - The Story of the Man and the Musician by Robert Magidoff, First Edition published by Doubleday & Company Inc., New York, 1955. Signed by Menuhin in bold blue ink to the half title page, 'To dear Miss Frost, recalling our happy hours in London together Dec-Jan 1956, Yehudi Menuhin'. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some extensive wear, creasing and areas of paper loss). The lot also includes Diana Menuhin (1912-2003) British Ballerina, second wife of Yehudi Menuhin. A.L.S., Diana Menuhin, two pages, 4to, Los Gatos, California, 10th September n.y. (late 1950s?), to Miss. Frost. Most likely writing following the death of her third child shortly after birth, Menuhin thanks her correspondent for their 'sweet & sympathetic letter' and continues 'It was a stupidly cruel shock and I am fighting hard to overcome the anguished feeling of emptiness & waste. I have, though, so much in life that I would be a very ungrateful & egoistic (sic) creature if I could not conquer my sadness, and I have such a loving family and friends that I know myself to be very fortunate', concluding by hoping that they will be able to meet for lunch or dinner in London in the future, and further features a series of sixteen vintage Christmas greetings cards from the Menuhin family, the majority inscribed by Diana Menuhin and signed by her on behalf of her husband and family, the stiff oblong small 8vo folding cards dated 1943, 1954 (2), 1956-59, 1961-67, 1969-70, each of the cards featuring different images (some colour, a few now detached although present), most depicting the Menuhin's children although some also including Yehudi and Diana. G to generally VG, 22
'…a touch of senile decay will have affected me, and I shall have no control over my conversation…' DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. Large portion of an A.L.S., Daphne, twelve pages, (missing pages four and five), 8vo, 13 Rue Jessop, (although on the printed stationery of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, Mustapha Barracks, Alexandria), 29th December 1936, to Foy (Quiller-Couch). Du Maurier announces 'The socks are on my feet. The holly is at the mast-head of our galleon on the mantelpiece. The calendar is above the Guardsman's [her husband, Frederick Browning] desk….For all these things we send love and thanks' and writes of their 'very pleasant' Christmas, 'We were decked with Egyptian holly (an evergreen with scarlet berries, most effective) a bunch of mistletoe adorned the door, we had a real Christmas tree, and were given two turkeys! These last arrived three weeks before the feast, alive, and we were obliged to keep them in the strip of path behind the house and feed them until the day of execution. I don't think Mother would have approved, but what else could we do? We had a fine dinner, puds and pies complete, with the nice Prescotts in to help us eat it and pull crackers, and the Colonel of the Irish Guards and wife from Cairo. Boxing Day struck the usual ant-climax'. Du Maurier also playfully reflects on old age, following an illness suffered by her husband which she feels will recur throughout his life, 'in retirement at Fowey the old Colonel will be seen very red in the face on bended sticks being helped along….and everyone flying into shops at his approach. Miss Quiller-Couch in an East wind, bowed beneath scarlet umbrella, will have the same effect on the populace. I, as an elderly lady, will be milder of temper but possibly more embarrassing to meet than either of you, as a touch of senile decay will have affected me, and I shall have no control over my conversation. I shall stop total strangers in the street, and enquire their age.' The letter continues 'The poor Guardsman getting very doleful at my departure….I leave Port Said on January 16th' and concludes with an amusing anecdote, 'To finish up, here is a story for Father. We dined the other night at the Murray Grahams (I have kept the Xmas card!) after dinner our hostess sat down and played to us, with the usual deep breathings, swaying from side to side, and rolling of the eyes. When she had finished she rose with dazzling smile to dead silence. She turned to the Guardsman "And how did you like that?" "Not very much, quite frankly", replied the Guardsman, "I'm not very keen on classical music I'm afraid. Now, if you'd play something with a tune in it…" Mrs. Graham smiled pityingly, and faced the rest of her little audience. No one else spoke. And then from the back came the dry voice of a certain Dr. Gilmore. "I've decided my new hobby" said he "And what is that, Doctor, piano-playing?" enquired Mrs. Graham, with a renewal of dazzling smile. "No, the bag pipes" he said. There was an awful pause and then a rush of conversation, and everyone began talking of something else. The piano was closed and we had no more music….We have not seen Mrs. Graham since.' Du Maurier also writes a postscript expressing her distress at having just heard of General Poole's death and also enquiring of other mutual acquaintances. Some extremely light, very minor age wear, otherwise VG Foy Quiller-Couch - daughter of British writer Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944), and a life-long friend of Du Maurier. Indeed, Du Maurier was accompanied by Foy Quiller-Couch when she became inspired with the storyline for her novel Jamaica Inn. In 1930 the two ladies were staying at Jamaica Inn and went riding on Bodmin Moor. They became lost in bad weather conditions and apparently sheltered for some time in a derelict cottage on the moor but were eventually led back to Jamaica Inn by their horses. Frederick Browning (1896-1965) British Lieutenant General of World War II, remembered for his important role with the First Allied Airborne Army during Operation Market Garden. Husband of Du Maurier from 1932.
MILLER GLENN: (1904-1944) American Musician and Bandleader of the Swing Era, especially popular during World War II. Vintage signed 8 x 6 photograph of Miller standing in a full length pose, wearing his uniform, on a stage at the centre of the American Band of the Allied Expeditionary Force band who can be seen standing and seated in several rows, each playing their instruments including trumpets and trombones. Signed ('Glenn Miller') in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the image. Various ink annotations in an unidentified hand to the verso indicate that the photograph was taken at the Plaza cinema in London on 27th July 1944. A couple of very slight, minor surface creases, otherwise VG
MILLER GLENN: (1904-1944) American Musician and Bandleader of the Swing Era, especially popular during World War II. Vintage signed 10 x 8 photograph of Miller standing in a three quarter length pose, wearing his uniform, conducting the American Band of the Allied Expeditionary Force band who are seated before him, each playing their instruments including trombones, saxophones and violins. Signed ('Glenn Miller') in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone, partially across a darker area although legible. Various ink annotations in an unidentified hand to the verso indicate that the photograph was taken by Jack Marshall of Melody Maker at the HMV Studios on 16th September 1944. Some surface and corner creasing, G The present photograph was taken almost exactly three months to the day before Miller's death at the age of 40 when his aircraft disappeared in bad weather across the English Channel on 15th December 1944.
A collection of predominantly mid 20th century football ephemera to include 'Football Monthly' magazines, Liverpool programmes and newspapers to include Leeds vs Liverpool cup final 1965, Stanley Matthews' album, playing cards depicting, team colours, positions, club crests, stadia names, The 'Lion' Football League Ladders card with inserts ca 1963
Bryan Douglas autographed football photo. High quality black and white 16x12 inch photograph autographed by former Blackburn and England footballer Bryan Douglas who appeared in two World Cups - 1958 and 1962, playing in all of England's matches. Good condition. All signed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
ENGLISH SCHOOL "Loose papers, books etc" and "Bank notes, playing cards, etc", trompe l'oeil studies, pen & ink and watercolour, unsigned (2) CONDITION REPORTS Pleae note that these are two pictures (not a pair) depicting images of bank notes, playibng cards, newspaper pages etc - they are not actual bank notes or newspaper pages. Both of the pictures are very browned and yellowed, have some cracking, staining, watermarks, creasing. The pictures are pen, ink and watercolour. They are framed and glazed, back of paper not visible. Frames very chipped and scuffed. Sizes approx 68 x 53cm and 79 x 57cm.
A collection of seven 19th Century Prattware pot lids, each housed in a circular ebonised wooden frame, to include "Derby Day" depicting a horse-racing scene, "The Enthusiast", "A Pretty Kettle of Fish", one depicting travellers resting by a roadside, "A Letter from the Diggings", a skating scene, a scene depicting two gentlemen seated at a table playing a board game with mother and child looking on
A Beswick figure of a donkey, a Beswick figure of a chestnut hunter (No. 73), a capo-di-monte style figure group of young boys playing cards, Royal Doulton figurine "Clarissa", model No. HN2345, a pair of Wedgwood & Barlaston "Duke University" plates 1937 "Union and Auditorium 1925" and "Southgate Building 1921", a pair of blue glazed Metlach moon flask type ewers No'd. 776B, a Halcyon Days enamelled trinket box and Crown Porcelain trinket box, two Limoges and one other trinket box, a modern Swedish glass paperweight depicting hedgehog by Mats Jonasson, West Highland terrier figurine "Snowy & Frosty" by Brookes and Bentley, various stone eggs and a section of fool's gold CONDITION REPORTS Minimum packing charge £30 plus postage. Quotes widely available. Horse - leg broken but still present, small signs of crazing and scratches throughout Lady - generally good, some small scratches, dark marks etc. Donkey - some light scratches, generally ok Other items generally ok, some light scratches and some small signs of wear and tear. Stoneware jugs - both with small chips to base, some light scratches, generaly ok
A 19th century Meissen porcelain figure group, emblematic of autumn, modelled as a male playing an instrument, with female seated upon a goat with grape vine garlands, crossed swords marks and G93 to base, height 5.25ins Condition report: Chips and damage to leaves, tip of goats horn may have been restored
A 19th century Continental porcelain figure, of a man playing a violin, crossed swords mark to back and incised 10, height 5.25ins, together with another 19th century Continental porcelain figure, of a semi naked putti holding a violin and open book of music, incised 364, height 4.25ins Condition report: Putti holding violin - seems ok Figure playing violin - chip to bow on his hat, restored around left hand and through violin
A 20th century Continental porcelain figure group, of a family group with the man playing a flute, the woman holding the sheet music and breast feeding her child, with tree and flower encrusted base, cross swords mark to base and impressed 886 128, height 5.5ins Condition report: Chips to leaves on tree
DOROTHEA SHARP Children playing in the harbour at low tide Oil on panel An oil study of a garden urn to the reverse 28.5 x 38.5cm (See illustration) Condition Report: Not signed, there is no provenance but there can be no doubt of its authenticity. Some craquelure and minor surface marks, would benefit from a clean.
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER PARCEL GILT OVAL LOCKET, a 'silver' BROOCH set with an amethyst coloured stone, stamped 'Iona', a Sterling silver pebble set HARP-SHAPE BROOCH, a silver WATCH CHAIN with two pendants, a silver and enamel BROOCH with a bird, London 1976, a Sterling silver small Scottish style plaid BROOCH WITH CAIRNGORM SET STAG'S HEAD, a silver bloodstone set FOB PENDANT SEAL, Chester 1897, another silver bloodstone set SWIVELLING FOB PENDANT, a silver and carved possibly meerschaum 'baronial' BROOCH, a silver WATCH CHAIN, a pair of silver amethyst coloured stone and nacreous stone set EAR PENDANTS, a small SALT SPOON with 'coin' bowl, a small cast and gilt brass terminal in the form of cupid sat upon a shell playing a harp, a Parker 61 FOUNTAIN PEN, an American GF. Youngstown, Ohio GOLD-PLATED PROPELLING PENCIL and an early 20th century silver VISITING CARD CASE embossed with a roundel of bowling interest, Birmingham 1906.
A pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and white bowls, one decorated with a stag and deer beside a bat in a tree set landscape, the second with a figure playing the flute upon an ox, unmarked, diameter 28.5cm. *Provenance: Professor B. Lofts. CONDITION REPORT Natural pitting to the glazes and some surface scratches, but overall in good condition.
Bronzed figure of a mounted hawker, cast bronze study of a small child standing on chair, another cast bronze figure of a child playing Blind Man's Buff and a cast metal tobacco jar in shape of a scowling man in hat. (4) CONDITION REPORT: Figure of child playing Blind Man's Buff has an indistinct signature and the other figure of the child has no signature.
MIXED LOT OF COLLECTABLES comprising a walnut card box modelled as a book, a pack of playing cards, a pack of Mah-Jongg cards, hardwood and brass inlaid jewellery box, carved teak jewellery box, Victorian fob seal, gilt metal cigar cutter, carved Indian ivory figure, a Speak No, See No, Hear No carved ivory group of monkeys, Japanese painted brooch and pair of matching earrings, two ivory bobbins, shaped white plastic embossed box, a pewter hip flask, an embossed brass photograph frame, a post card album and other items
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