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Lot 9
A fine and rare album of 67 china trade watercolours, Qing Dynasty, circa 1835, depicting members of the imperial court, views of trading posts, furniture, decorative arts, native flora, fish and bird species, in red morocco ruled and richly gilt stamped binding, 24cm x 20cm Provenance: Private Collection Sotheby's, New York, Fine Books and Manuscripts online, 21st June 2019, lot 159 Likely to have been painted by at least four distinct artists, the images present here skilfully and vividly depict various scenes in the south eastern region of China. The album is highlighted by a portrait of an imperial prince in gold ground robes and blue surcoat with frontal dragon roundels, an imperial prince in gold ground dragon robes with attendant, and an imperial prince with yellow surcoat-a colour reserved for the imperial family-and lavender ground robes. Each is followed by a companion portrait of their consort. Civil and military officials were divided into nine ranks, from first (highest) to ninth (lowest). Each was indicated by a corresponding animal, stitched on to a robe, or bufu, so a person's rank could be easily identified. Real and mythical animals, such as qilins, indicated military status, while civil ranks were represented by birds. The album also depicts the four port views in the Chinese export painting canon: Canton, Whampoa, Boca Tigris, and Macau. The hongs at Canton were established in the late 17th century, and quickly became a popular subject for those local artists who could paint the details of architecture and shipping to the satisfactions of western visitors. As the largest and oldest of trading ports, Canton was the most established. It would not be until 1843 that the five additional 'treaty ports' of Amoy, Foochow, Hong Kong, and Shanghai would open and export paintings available. In the present paintings, ships from the East India Company, England, American, Netherlands and Denmark mill about these thriving ports. A comparison of different views shows the ever changing political and physical landscape of the hongs, for example, at Canton, the Spanish flag flew to the left of the American flag until about 1830, and here we see it replaced by the French flag. 约清1835年 罕见中国动植物及建筑等各式题材外销画一本67件拍品来源：纽约苏富比罕见手抄本及图书专场，2019年6月21日，拍品159号 Condition Report: Minor foxing and soiling. Red morocco, ruled and richly gilt stamped, wide dentelles double ruled and gilt stamped, edges gilt; minor losses to spine, joints rubbed, corners bumped, front and rear free endpapers detached. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 2189
Hunter (John)An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, with the Discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the Southern Ocean ...., John Stockdale, 1793, quarto, first edition, two folding maps, fifteen engraved plates as called for (one engraved by William Blake), including engraved title page with lower edge of publication date cropped by the binder (as often found), the 'View of the Settlement on Sydney Cove ...' being the first printed view of Sydney, original subscriber's copy, contemporary mottled calf with gilt signet of the Duke of Buccleugh to boards, recent spine label.Dalkeith shelf reference to front pastedown, light foxing to plates, maps and title, and some adjacent pages, joints cracked but cords holding.
Lot 83
King’s Cup. A rare De Havilland DH60 car mascot circa 1930, the personalised radiator embellishment representing Gipsy Moth Regd. G-ABAE owned and flown by Mrs. Christina Mitchell-Young in the King’s Cup Air Race of 1930, cold-painted red livery on chrome-plated bronze, probably by A.E. Lejeune and identical to a similar mascot owned by fellow aviatrix Amy Johnson on her MG. Well detailed with rotating propeller, incised wing surfaces and tail-plane, black full length exhaust to port-side fuselage and registration letters to upper and lower flying surfaces, good condition, minor paint loss, mounted upon a lacquered oak display base), wingspan 18cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Race entry number 49, Mrs Mitchell was classed as a non-finisher due to over-running time limit. During the 1930s the aeroplane had been registered variously at Brooklands, Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club and Bournemouth Flying Club respectively before being sequestered by the RAF on 18th June 1940, until passed out of service on 28th November 1940, presumed broken up.
Lot 170
Oxygen Mask. A WWII RAF Type D oxygen mask, stamped 10A/9004, green melton wool with various Air Ministry stamps, with chamois lining stamped No 1, a metal ring mounted at the front to secure the oxygen inlet port with loom and brown bakelite earphones numbered 10/, wornQTY: (1)NOTE:Designed to be worn with the B type flying helmet by means of the 4 snap fastners. This is the earliest type of oxygen mask used during WWII by the RAF.
Lot 175
Flying Suit. A WWII Battle of Britain period 1930 pattern "Sidcot" flying suit belonging to Sergeant Thomas William Townshend, 601 Squadron, who served in Blenheims before moving to Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain, the lightweight waterproofed green cotton, with lined lining, full length diagonal zip front, zip sleeves and legs, large flap collar and detachable fleece collar, large map pocket to the left breast, two large fleece lined pockets to each thigh, the inner collar stamped in black in FP 10 39 and the hanging strap inscribed Townshend 801555, the detachable collar also inscribed 801555, and stamped in black ink A.I.D. I.P2, A.M. 3, 148cm long QTY: (1)NOTE:The 1930 pattern flying suit was a direct development of the WWI Sidcot suit and could be worn with full service uniform. It was used throughout WWII.801555 Sergeant Thomas William Townshend was born in Edmonton, Middlesex in 1918, he was educated at St James School before joining 601 Squadron, Auxiliary Air (Aircraftsman). He was recalled for service on the outbreak of WWII and advanced to an Air Gunner. In February 1940 the squadron exchanged its Blenheims for Hurricanes and its Air Gunners were posted away. Townshend joined 600 Squadron in May when it was replacing aircrew killed on a raid on Waalhaven on 10 May. He served with 600 Squadron throughout the Battle of Britain. Townshend shot down a Me110 on 14 August 1940. The enemy aircraft had been part of Erprobungsgruppe 210, a specialist fighter-bomber unit that was tasked for raids on Ramsgate and Manston airfields. In an interview, Townshend recalled "I grabbed the mounting with the four Brownings fixed to it and had the leader of the nearest formation to me in my sights. Both lines of the formation swept past between myself and the hangars. They were that close that I still think today that I could have thrown a stone and hit one or other of them. As it was, I opened fire and to my utter amazement watched a row of bullet holes ripping through the port wing right along the aileron section, the bullet holes travelling towards the fuselage... I had fired in the region of 250-300 rounds.Vasco (John J) 'Bombsights Over England: A History of Eprobungsgruppe 210' refers.
Lot 312
Battle of Dogger Bank. A piece of shrapnel, mounted on a brass and composite stepped base, the ivorine plaque stamped 'H.M.S. "Lion" Dogger Bank, 24th Jan., 1915., chip to one corner, 8.5cm high x 9.5cm wideQTY: (1)NOTE:The Battle of Dogger Bank was a WWI naval engagement that took place on 24 January 1915 near Dogger Bank in the North Sea between British Grand Fleet and the German High Sea Fleet (Kaiserliche Marine). During the action, the British ship HMS Lion was put out of action when she was hit by several shells, damaging her engines and causing flooding. After the action, she made her way back to port but was out of action for several months.
Lot 956
A collection of Danbury Mint resin houses designed by Jane Hart. With titles such as safely home, Wednesday is market day, Tuesday is milling day, a surprise for grandad by Ian Sollis. Houses include windmill, cottages, port and a teapot house. Condition; Overall good, no visible damage or repairs, windmill is a little bent. Marked to back. Measures approx. 15cm tall.
Lot 219
The Jacquard Puppets,'Barnacle Bill the Sailor', with policeman and cook,33cm high approximately (3)Barnacle Bill, wearing a tiny Guernsey sweater (knitted by Eva, John Carr's wife), arrives in port in search of companionship. His wooing of a cook is disturbed by a policeman who ushers him away and then proceeds to flirt with her himself!The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose
Lot 1504
1988 Groot Constantia Estate Wine. Wein.750 ml. Nummeriert auf der Banderole "F079 033312". Wyn van Oorsprong Constantia. Bezeichnet: "Vintage Port" Gekweek, Gemaak en gebottel op Groot Constantia Landgoed. Produced and bottled in the Republic of South Africa". Eine ganze Flasche fortified Dessert - Wein. Versand kann organisiert werden. 75 cl. Dessert Wine. Shipping can be arranged.
Lot 321
Very successful in 'Observed Trials' in the early seventies and just as much fun today.Yamaha's reed-valved TY250 was a huge success during its time in competitionDeveloped and promoted during 1973 by Mick 'The Magician' Andrews246cc two stroke, 7-port, single producing 16bhp. Torque Induction and AutolubeDating from 1974, this is a Model 434Recently rebuilt including new cables, handlebars, rear shocks, covers, powder-coated frame and a new front tyre including band and security bolts SpecificationMake: YAMAHAModel: TY250A MODEL 434Year: 1974Registration Number: VNR 854MEngine Number: 461Click here for more details and images
Lot 368
CMRC registered, Greeves/Villiers race bike project.Built in 1966 by Alan Thomas. CMRC certificate dated 1999Ducati 250 frame and forks, Norton 8" SLS front brake and fibre glass tankVilliers 36A bottom end, special Herman Mier round-port Greeves cylinder and MZ-type headPartially assembled, parts included as pictured. Recommissioning/rebuilding will be requiredPart of the John Clark estate and offered at No ReserveInterested parties should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's provenance, age, completeness, originality, and mechanical condition prior to biddingSpecificationMake: GREEVESModel: RACE BIKEYear: 1970Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDEngine Number: Not SeenClick here for more details and images
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