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Click here to subscribeA pair of 9ct white gold, ruby and diamond set cluster earstuds, the backs with post and butterfly clip fittings, a pair of cabochon amethyst set single stone earstuds, the backs with post and butterfly clip fittings, a pair of 9ct gold and colourless gem set earstuds, the backs with post and butterfly clip fittings and three further pairs of gem set earstuds.
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN - Letters concerning the Edgebaston constituency and his agent there, T.Avery Radford. In 1929 Chamberlain (then Minister of Health) exchanged his Birmingham (Ladywood) constituency (where Radford had served as Agent) for the safer City seat of Edgebaston (accompanied by Radford). The letters (all headed from 37 Eaton Square, SW1) comprise: 1) June 1929, 23 lines, t.l.s., expressing warm thanks for his agent's election efforts. 2) to Mrs. Radford, 11 lines, t.l.s., the same. (enclosing a cheque). From 1930, and despite about to become agent for the Chancellor himself, Radford evidently sought pastures new - there are nos. 3) & 4) 2 full t.l.s. testimonials (1930 & 1935), also 5) a covering letter (1933 t.l.s., 11 lines), with 6) a 20 line a.l.s. regarding Radford's proposed departure - Hotel Astoria & Claridge, Bruxelles, Aug. 1930. 7) handwritten testimonial (20 lines, signed) incl. covering note (6 lines, signed, dated Hotel Waldhaus, Sils Maria, Engadine Feb. 1935); 8) a farewell letter of thanks, (Feb. 1935 t.l.s., 18 lines) when Radford had accepted the post of Agent at Norwich; 9) another one (March 1935, t.l.s., 22 lines). Also present are letters from his wife, Anne to Mrs. Radford: 10) t.l.s., 8 lines, 1934, on a family engagement; 11) a farewell letter of thanks, 16 lines, t.l.s., Feb. 1935. Radford had evidently kept in touch, wishing the (now Prime Minister) well for his first Munich visit (Sept. 1938) - 12) printed Downing Street heading, 16/9/38, 9 lines t.l.s. from E(dith) M(ary) Watson, his private secretary, ' The Prime Minister has not yet returned from Munich . . . but I know he would wish me to thank-you for it . . . '; also included in the lot a 2 page typed testimonial for Radford (Jan. 1936) from the Norwich M.P., Henry Stern; 2 Downing Street letters (1956-1967) regarding proposed honours for Mrs. Radford; a few relevant printed invitations; illustrated Chamberlain Election Campaign leaflets (for 1929, 1931 & 1935); & some assorted related items of the period - incl. 10 typed notebook pages by Radford (a personal memoir) 'for Rotary Luncheon'. * the letters, of personal warmth & sympathetic concern, express Chamberlain's private character - as opposed to a percieved somewhat aloof public persona. Illustrated
Great Britain - 1827 Coaching/Mail Coaches Early Ticket for Hire of Royal Mail Coaches, Post Coaches, Caravans, also Fly and Slow Wagons. Proprietor - Joseph Hearn, Printed Perry, Watford. As late as 1827, carriers were still involved in mail conveyance. They hired out coaches along with other types of transport. This ticket for the year mentioned shows mail coaches being hired for Birmingham, Kidderminster, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick etc.
Pair diamond and sapphire 'target' cluster earrings, each centred with a brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.25 carats, surrounded by a circular border of calibre cut blue sapphires in millegrain setting with post and butterfly fitting CONDITION REPORT Very good condition. Diamonds of good colour and clarity. No hallmarks. The 'butterfly' is stamped 750. Diameter of cluster 8.25mm
Cased pair of silver oval medallions commemorating the Queens Silver Jubilee, Birmingham 1976 YM (2.6 troy ounces); Cased Tower of London 900th Anniversary silver stamp, Birminham 1978 YM (2.3 troy ounces); and a Danbury Mint cased set of twelve 'The Arms of The Prince and Princess of Wales' silver ingots (5.4 troy ounces); together with a first day issue Post Office cover historic buildings, and Post Office and Post Office International stamp exhibition miniature sheets
Imperial Service Medal for Meritorius Service named to DENNIS REGINALD FREDERICK COWLING with ribbon and case, and framed citation, together with invitation and programmes for the Presentation of the Queen's Award to Industry to The Post Office Research Department by Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer, KG on 15th June 1972 containing photographs and explanatory notes regarding transistors for submarine telegraphy, also a black and white photograph of the D R F Cowling in laboratory at Dollis Hill Post Office Research Station, together with a small quantity of other black and white RAF related photographs, mainly of WW II era, which might relate to the recipient
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Fugaku hyakkei (100 Views of Mt. Fuji), 1 volume of three volumes published, woodblock printed on paper, bound 22.5 x 15.5 cm, in museum quality Provenance: From the art collection at the former St Gabriel's College, Camberwell. St Gabriel's was a Church of England teacher training college, founded in 1899 and closed in 1978. Its Art Department attracted talented teachers and artists whose vocation was to inspire young teachers through studying and imitating the work of great artists. The paintings and drawings in this collection were collected by the College's staff through donations and purchases during the interwar and post-war periods. After the College's closure, the collection was transferred to the ownership of an educational trust and until recently loaned to Goldsmith's University of London.
JAMES HENRY MOSER (AMERICAN 1854 - 1913), THE FRUITSELLER watercolour on paper, signed and dated 1890 42cm x 30cm Mounted, framed and under glass Note: James Henry Moser was a multi-award-winning American artist known for his landscapes, portraits and also his celebrated illustrations in Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings (1881). A prolific and versatile artist, he produced works in pen and ink, oil, pastel, and watercolour. Moser met and became friends with author Joel Chandler Harris, who hired him to provide illustrations for his book Uncle Remus. His style of post-Civil War illustrations of African-Americans became so identified with that book that similar future illustrations became known as "Remus style" or "Uncle Remus style." Uncle Remus brought him to national prominence and led to work supplying illustrations to major publications such as Harper's, Leslie's Weekly, Century, and Atlantic Monthly magazines. The resultant fame brought enormous demand for his paintings and very considerable financial success.
A collection of J Crooks, British Postbox Collection figures, to include; Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18 and 20, a British Post Box Collection, along with four British Nostalgia telephone boxes to include; 1956 AA, Metropolitan Police 1924-1970, 1920 AA and a un-named red telephone box (18)
Post Medieval Oak Bowl with Symbols 20th century AD. A turned oak bowl with incised cross moline to the underside, incised Orthodox (three-bar) cross and sword to the sidewall and seriffed 'F' opposite; supplied with newspaper wrapping announcing the birth of Prince Charles. 307 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Found wrapped in a 1948 newspaper, concealed in a secret compartment inside an old wooden pew which came from Rhynd Church, Perthshire, Scotland. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold Decorated '*NOSSE.TE IPSVM' Posy Ring with Mystical Symbol 18th century AD. A barrel-shaped band with scrolled foliage to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face in seriffed capitals '*NOSSE ?TE IPSVM' (for 'nosce te ipsum 'know thyself'), followed by a magical (?) symbol. 1.55 grams, 18mm overall, 16.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 15 1/2, Europe 10.27, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of a London collector; acquired in the 1990s. The Latin tag nosce te ipsum 'know thyself' is a direct translation of the Greek aphorism ????? ??????? which was inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, according to the Greek writer Pausanias (Description of Greece10.24.1"). It has been ascribed to a number of Greek philosophers and authors including Thales and Chilon, to whom it was still attributed in the 10th century Byzantine Suda. Plato used it in a number of his plays, generally making it clear that the phrase was handed down from antiquity. The significance of the phrase has been much discussed. It is generally agreed to act as a warning to persons of influence not to be swayed by flattery and ideas of self-importance, but rather to bear in mind personal limitations. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'True Loue is my desire' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A flat-section hoop with rilled edges, incised inscription to the inner face 'True loue is my desire' with long 's' in 'desire'. 2.85 grams, 20mm overall, 17.76mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 15.76, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; by descent from the vendor's mother. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'I Loue in earnest' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A broad D-section hoop with italic inscription to the inner face 'I Loue in earnest'. 3.80 grams, 22mm overall, 18.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a lady; by descent. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Post Medieval Gold 'As God decreed so wee agreed W A D march 8th 1735' Posy Ring Dated 8th March 1735. A D-section hoop with maker's mark 'IP' to the inner face (for John Pollock of London), initials 'W' and 'D' with 'A' over a palmette, a curlicue, 'march 8th 1735' and italic 'As God decreed so wee agreed'. 6.16 grams, 22mm overall, 19.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a lady; by descent. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Post Medieval Gold '*PACIENC*BREDETH*PEACE' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A D-section hoop with inscription to the inner face '*PACIENC*BREDETH*PEACE' in seriffed capitals. 2.03 grams, 18mm overall, 16.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk gentleman. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'Joyned in one by god alon' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A heavy broad barrel-shaped hoop with inscribed text to the inner face 'Joyned in one by god alon[e]'. 6.18 grams, 20mm overall, 17.61mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.48, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; formerly in the Deago collection, by descent from the vendor's mother. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'If i can merit I shall Inherit' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A narrow flat-section hoop with incised text to the inner face 'If i can merit I shall Inherit' with long 's'. 0.98 grams, 18mm overall, 16.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; by descent from the vendor's mother. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'The favour of a friend' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A narrow barrel-shaped hoop with running-scroll foliage to the outer face; to the inner face the inscription 'The fauer of a frend' (The favour of a friend"). 1.64 grams, 16mm overall, 15.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/2, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold 'Just my Baby' Posy Signet Ring Hallmarked 1912 AD. A barrel-shaped hoop expanding to a discoid plaque with intaglio 'HJ' hatched monogram; to the underside, engraved inscription 'Just my Baby'; stamped with a crown, '18', anchor (for Birmingham) and lower case 'n' for 1912, maker's mark 'S.BROS' for Sydenham Brothers of Tenby Street, Birmingham. 7.49 grams, 21mm overall, 18.01mm internal diameter (approximate size British 7 3/4, USA P, Europe 16.25, Japan P) (3/4"). Found Norfolk, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition; old repair to hoop.
Post Medieval Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds Hallmarked 1916 AD. A D-section hoop with slightly flared shoulders, scroll detail, three inset sapphires and two diamonds; hallmarked with a crown and '18', an anchor (for Sheffield) and blackletter 'y' for 1916; maker's mark 'L&L'. 3.04 grams, 22mm overall, 18.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.59, Japan 17) (1"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Gold Amethyst and Pearl Ring 19th century AD. A gussetted hoop with flared shoulders, scaphoid plaque with inset amethysts and pearls. 1.87 grams, 20mm overall, 16.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; by descent from the vendor's mother. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Georgian Gold Wedding Ring 1760-1820 AD. A D-section hoop hallmarked to the inner face with head of George III. 1.02 grams, 20mm overall, 18.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition. Large wearable size.
Post Medieval Gold Dress Ring 18th century AD. A flat-section hoop with applied scallop plaques to the shoulders, rectangular bezel with granules, inset table cut carnelian. 2.17 grams, 24mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). From an Essex collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt 'YOVRS TILL DEATH' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A flat-section hoop with incised text to the inner face in seriffed capitals 'YOVRS TILL DEATH'. 3.94 grams, 22mm overall, 18.73mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Love ever' Posy Ring 18th century AD. A broad flat-section hoop with inscription to the inner face 'Loue . euer'. 4.21 grams, 20mm overall, 17.59mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the London art market. Fine condition, large wearable size.
post Medieval Tudor Silver Ring with Elliptical Amethyst Cabochon 16th century AD. A D-section hoop with raised pad to the underside, slightly expanding shoulders, stepped bezel open to the underside with inset amethyst. 2.14 grams, 21mm overall, 15.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Silver Hinged Pendant 16th century AD. A hollow-cast discoid finial with facing female mask (Mary?) within a circular scrolled frame, hinged attachment to rectangular-section panel; the finial pierced in upper and lower plates. 8.81 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Tudor Silver Decorated Clothes Fastener 15th-16th century AD. A cast fastener comprising a band of rosettes surrounding a heart, rectangular slot above. 1.76 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Ex Robinson collection, Lincolnshire, UK. Cf. Gaimster, D. et al. Tudor Silver-Gilt Dress Hooks, in Antiquaries Journal, 2003, fig.11. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference 2003T26; supplied with full documentation. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Tudor Silver Decorated Clothes Fastener 16th century AD. A cast openwork clasp of Class E with rectangular slot above, ogival arch and floral lower edge, sharp recurved hook. 4.62 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Ex Robinson collection, Lincolnshire, UK. Cf. Read, B. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, p.87. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.
Post-Medieval Tudor Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Group 16th century AD. A mixed group of mounts comprising: a filigree rosette; a palmette with hook to the reverse; a plaque with granules to the upper face; a tongue-shaped plaque with scalloped edges. 6.94 grams, 15-22mm (1/2 - 1"). From an old collection; acquired before 2000. [4] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Bronze 'HGS' Over Trees Signet Ring 17th century AD. A flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders, octagonal bezel with pelletted border, intaglio design of 'HGS' in seriffed capitals over three trees. 4.92 grams, 23mm overall, 18.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.66, Japan 18) (1"). Found on the Thames foreshore at Swan Pier, 28 August 1998. Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Bronze Jousting Knights Retainer's Badge 17th century AD. A cast annular border and central openwork image; the border with radiating heater shields with quasi-heraldic motifs and interstitial rosettes; the central scene two mounted armoured knights clashing, the left one unhorsed by the lance of the right one; Northern European workmanship. 8.38 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; by descent from the vendor's mother. [No Reserve] Fair condition, distorted.
Post Medieval Bronze Petronel 17th century AD. A cast petronel or model musket of Type 5 Design 1, with fishtail butt, facetted barrel, c-shaped pan and rectangular trigger guard; ring-and-dot motifs to the barrel, ribs to the upper faces of the barrel. 18 grams, 75mm (3"). Found Lincolnshire, UK. Cf. Forsyth, C. & Egan, G. Toys, Trifles & Trinkets. Base-Metal Miniatures from London 1200-1800, London, 2005, item 1.30. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Tudor Bronze Decorated Thimble 16th century AD. A tall Nuremberg type thimble with band of chevron ornament above ribbing to the lower body. 3.72 grams, 22mm (1"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Cf. McConnel, B. The Collector's Guide to Thimbles, London, 1996, p.21 [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Post Medieval Leaded Window Glass with Praying Knight Group 18th century AD. A mixed group of window glass panels with supporting lead strips, comprising: extended right hand in scale armoured sleeve, floral motifs; left hand with scale armoured sleeve, yellow surcoat(?); scale armoured body and one arm. 1 kg total, 21-28cm (8 1/4 - 11"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Leaded Window Glass with Head of a Saint 18th-19th century AD. A fragment of window glass with supporting lead strips, painted with the nimbate head of a youthful male saint in three-quarter view. 468 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Post Medieval Lead Figural Openwork Plaque 16th Century AD. A cast openwork plaque formed as a square frame with annulets to the corners, framing two standing figures dressed in tight-fitting tunics, each with one hand on the hip and the other holding an object; rectangular plaque below with diaper pattern and pellets; raised ring to the reverse. 27 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. Fine condition.
Post Medieval Marble Cowled Statue of a Lady Grand Tour, 19th century AD. A carved statuette of a female with palla or cowl to the hair and draped robe standing on a D-shaped base, rod or scroll held in the left hand to the hip. 18.6 kg, 58cm (22 3/4"). Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman; acquired Hertfordshire, 2014. The hair is similar to portraits of female members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 BC – 68 AD"). Provincial workmanship of a noble lady or even a member of the Imperial family. Fine condition.
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