ACKERMANN (RUDOLPH)A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, half-titles, engraved portrait, 95 hand-coloured aquatint or engraved plates after Pugin, Westall, Mackenzie, Unwins and Pyne, without the 16 portraits of Founders (as usual with early issues), off-setting from plates to facing text leaves, red morocco gilt by Gray of Cambridge [Abbey Scenery 80; Tooley 4], large 4to (365 x 290mm.), R. Ackermann, 1815This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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MINIATURE 'THUMB' BIBLEBiblia, or a Practical Summary of Ye Old & New Testaments, 2 vol. in 1, engraved titles, 15 engraved plates (of 16), small loss to p.155 from old adherence to facing plate (with short tear), contemporary full red morocco gilt, covers with gilt corner-pieces and central ornament, spine with ornament in 3 compartments within raised bands, g.e., joints starting (but firm) [ESTC T67305; Adomeit B16], 64mo (40 x 25mm.), R. Wilkin, 1727 [neatly changed ink to 1728 on both titles]Footnotes:'This handy little volume [is] a joy to behold and to possess' (Louis Bondy, Miniature Books, 1981).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
HALE (THOMAS)An Account of Several New Inventions and Improvements now Necessary for England, in a Discourse by way of Letter to the Earl of Marlborough, relating to Building of our English Shipping, Planting of Oaken Timber in the Forrests, Apportioning of Taxes, the Conservacy of all our Royal Rivers, in Particular that of the Thames, the Surveys of the Thames, etc. Herewith is also published at large. The Proceedings relating to the Mill'd-Lead-sheathing ... Also a Treatise of Naval Philosophy, written by Sir Will. Petty, 2 parts in 1 vol., [with additions], FIRST EDITION, imprimatur leaf, 2 folding tables and 2 additional folding broadsides bound in (see footnote), extensive early manuscript naval notes in margins of C5, E12 and F1, small burn hole to title, some worming at foot of initial gatherings (c.10 leaves with text affected, single hole through sections of first part), contemporary sheep, covers with blind rule borders and roll tool border to one side, slightly rubbed, slight chips to corners of spine [ESTC R28685; Goldsmith 2873; Keynes 39; Kress S747], 12mo, James Astwood, and are to be sold by Ralph Simpson at the Harp in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1691Footnotes:HALE'S PASSIONATE PLEA FOR THE UNIVERSAL INTRODUCTION OF MILLED LEAD ON SHIP'S BOTTOMS, WITH TWO RARE BROADSIDES BOUND IN:'That bringing on Boards above, and Paying the Plank with Stuff under a Mill'd-Lead-Sheathing, is Damageable...', 2pp., setting with last full line of text on p.1 ending 'elsewhere.' and the text signed 'Tho. Hale' on p.2, early manuscript note in one margin [ESTC R218189], folio, 'This paper, with some others, and the Book about the Mill'd lead... may be had at Mr Nelme's... and... Mr Basset's', October 1697.'An advertisement, shewing that all former objections against the milld-lead sheathing have been answered by the Navy-board themselves. And what's lately objected, is answered herein', 4pp. [ESTC R226291], folio, 'The said Book may be had at these Book-sellers Shops... At the Milld-Lead Sign in Aurange Street.. where Mr. Charles Hale lives, who undertakes the said Sheathing... sells his Solder for 6d. a-pound', May 1696.As is more usual, this also has bound in the two-sheet folding table headed 'A Survey of the Buildings and Encroachments on the River of Thames', printed recto only [ESTC R222173], folio, Navy-Office, R. Haddock [etc.], 30 October [16]84.Provenance: James Hustler of Acklam in Cleveland, bookplate dated 1730 on verso of title.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
HOLDER (WILLIAM)Elements of Speech: an Essay of Inquiry into the Natural Production of Letters: With an Appendix Concerning Persons Deaf & Dumb, FIRST EDITION, title within double-rule border, woodcut initials and headpieces, licence leaf facing title, some slight crinkling, minor ink mark to D2, contemporary calf, worn with loss to lower cover and spine chipped at foot, joints weak [ESTC R13396; Garrison-Morton 3349; Norman 1087; Wellcome III p.291], 8vo, T. N[ewcomb] for J. Martyn Printer to the R. Society, at the Bell without Temple-Barr, 1669Footnotes:Provenance: William Pugh, 'No. 225 Vol. 1., Esgair, Llanbrynmair 1866', ownership inscription on licence leaf.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A QUEEN ANNE PROVINCIAL BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER PORRINGER by Peter Rowe of Plymouth, Exeter 1705, twin-handled cylindrical form upon a short cylindrical base, the body with fluted decoration below a convex band, the plain upper section with contemporaneous prick engraved initials B * R [over] G * F, between the date 1706, in Roman script. 15cm across handles, 3.2 troy ouncesMarks on the underside are clear and nicely spaced. Some surface wear commensurate with age but generally in good condition.
ASSORTED SILVER SPOONS, GEORGE IV AND LATER comprising five George IV silver teapoons, by Thomas Austin, London 1826, Fiddle pattern, engraved 'R' to terminal; and a set of six George VI silver Art Deco dessert spoons, by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1938 and 1939, cased. (11) Austin spoons 14.6cm long, 8.8 troy ounces grossOne Bradbury spoon 1938, five 1939. Marks clear and well struck throughout. Light surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
A GEORGE III SILVER CREAM JUG, AND AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CREAM JUG the George III cream jug with indistinct maker's mark, London 1813; the Edwardian cream jug by William Aitken, Birmingham 1902. (2) Larger 13cm wide, 5 troy ounces grossGeorgian jug: Maker's mark rubbed ?R, some bruises and surface wear, initialled.Edwardian jug: Marks a little rubbed but legible, some bruises and surface wear.
A GEORGE V SILVER CREAM JUG by Roberts & Belk Ltd, Sheffield 1912, of tapering faceted form with reel pattern rim and girdle, raised on a stepped and reeded circular foot. 13cm high, 5.7 troy ouncesMarks clear and well struck. Also struck with trademark R&B 'genie lamp' to base. Stands upright - foot misshapen so significant rocking to base. Engraved with retailer 'Z. BARRACLOUGH & SONS / SILVERSMITHS / LEEDS' to underside. Minor dings to faceted body. Light surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
SIX ASSORTED GEORGIAN SILVER TABLESPOONS including one by John Lambe, London 1784, Old English pattern, with incuse duty mark, engraved with O'Byrne family crest; one by Ebenezer Coker, London 1750, Hanoverian pattern, engraved with crest; one by William Watkins, London 1761, Hanoverian pattern, scratch engraved with initials 'H (over) R S'; etc. (6) Largest 22.9cm long, 11.5 troy ounces gross
A RARE NEWCASTLE SILVER MUSTARD POT by William Stalker & John Mitchison, Newcastle, c.1780, cylindrical, the hinged cover with pierced anthemion thumbpiece, S-scroll handle, blue-glass liner. 7cm high, 3.3 troy ounces (excl. glass liner)Lacking date letter. Clear and well-spaced marks on the underside. The hinge is in good condition, and the cover closes flush. The glass liner is in good condition. Scratch initials S (over) R E on the underside. No personalised engraving or evidence of erasure. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
A yellow metal Garrard automatic gents wristwatch with box and certificate of guarantee from 1985, the watch has an automatic Swiss movement, the dial features baton hour markers and date window at 6 o'clock, the case back is engraved and reads Meyer International R W Chastney 25 years of service, has an approximate case size of 35mm including the crown and approx gross weight of 39 gms
18ct opal and diamond ring, the central oval opal cabochon, approx. 13.1 x 9.8 x 6.1mm, surrounded by two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight estimated approx. 0.61cts, with a decortive floral and foliate gallery and plain band with Sheffield assay mark and stamped 750, size R-S, 9.6g https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iulFi0RyD-o
A Christmas gift greetings card signed by Quen Elizabeth II and inscribed "Nanny from Elizabeth R and a speedy recovery) Provenance from relations of Olive Rattle "Nanny Rattle" who worked as a nanny to members of the Royal Family including Princess Alexandra of Kent and Sir Angus Ogilvy looking after their children. Olive Rattle was awarded the Royal Victorian Medal in 1984 and it is believed that this card was sent in the early 1990s while Olive Rattle was recovering from an accident.
A 9ct gold Omega Geneva presentation wristwatch with original box and guarantee, stamped on the inside of the case back Omega 375, has a crown wound calibre 601 movement, the engraved case back reads Presented by the Directors of Kenning Motor Group in recognition of 25 years of service B R Andrews 1972, has a 35mm case size approx including the crown
A FINELY EMBROIDERED MUGHAL SUMMER CARPET OR FLOOR SPREADINDIAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY The cotton ground richly decorated in the asymmetric "bizarre silk" manner with tamboured coloured silks with exotic birds, monkeys, butterflies and animals - possibly pangolin - amidst delicate flowering vines bearing a variety of blooms, handwritten label to reverse "Col S R Clarke. Borde Hill. Haywards Heath. Sussex" approximately 252 x 222cmProvenance:Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke (1862-1948), Borde Hill House, West Sussex The 17th century physician and traveller Francois Bernier recounts in his book "Travels In The Mogul Empire AD 1656-1668" (published 1891) that in the "good" houses of the Omrahs (the highest ranking official in the Indian Muslim courts) the floors were covered with "a cotton mattress four inches in thickness, over which a fine white cloth is spread during the summer, and a silk carpet in the winter." Summer cloths (spreads/carpets) were typically decorated in symmetrical designs, with repeating floral patterns- often centred on a medallion with matching spandrels and large borders. The effect would be of a formalised flower garden- for the guests and visitors inside. Rarer examples, such as this lot, display a more asymmetric, meandering design- characteristic of the European taste for "Bizarre Silk" from the late 17th/early 18th century period. The term "Bizarre Silk" was first coined by Vilhelm Slomann in his book "Bizarre Designs in Silks" (1953). In it he postulated that the form was derived from India- an idea subsequently refuted. In this case the very opposite transfer of design inspiration seems to have taken place. Colonel Stephenson R. Clarke, purchased Borde Hill in 1893 after travels to New Zealand and service with the Royal Sussex Light Infantry in South Africa. A keen naturalist and horticulturist he sponsored expeditions by plant and tree collectors across the world. They returned with rare specimens brought back from their travels in the Himalayas, China, Burma, Tasmania and the Andes- many of which he planted in his own gardens.For a related 'Summer carpet' see Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 6th October 2022, lot 371. Condition Report: Rebacked with quilted backing, re-edged. Composed of vertical and horizontal panels which look to have originally come from a larger overall piece- - the reassembly of the panels leading to breaks, inconsistencies and distortions to the overall design. Old repairs throughout to holes, separation and fraying. Fading and discolouration and with creasing throughout General wear and likely to benefit from further remedial work to holes, loose threads and raised areas Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
BENNETT LONDON; A PAIR OF WALNUT AND SILVER-METAL MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOLSTHIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURYThe steel lock-plates inscribed BENNETT and the 9 3/4inch round steel barrels with London proof marks and RB touch mark, green man butt-plates and cartouche with double-headed eagle crest, 41cm in length overallSee Howard l. Blackmore, Gunmakers of London 1350-1850 (1986) p's. 51/52 where five Bennetts with the initial 'R' are listed and four Roberts, including Robert Bennett 4th, apprenticed to James Sumshon 1744 and free of the Gunmakers Co. 1752 and listed in Swallow Gdns, Chambers Street., 1761 (Sun Insurance No. 181897). Coincidentally, roughly the scene of one of Jack the Ripper's last murders a century or so later. Condition Report: Old blemishes and some old repairs consistent with age and use. Some corrosion and light pitting to the barrels. One ramrod repaired, the other lacking end section. Please ask for supporting images or please feel free to view the pistols in person.Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY CALAMANDER, BRASS MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SIDE CABINET ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE OAKLEY, CIRCA 1815 146cm high, 160cm wide, 46cm deep This fine side cabinet is of the highest quality, its geometric brass ornament and exotic calamander veneers relates to the work of George Oakley (d.1841), who produced furniture in the Grecian style for the Prince Regent among other distinguished patrons during his long career which lasted from 1789 to 1819. The firm was granted a royal warrant in 1799 after receiving a visit from Queen Charlotte and other members of the royal family upon which '...her MAJESTY, the Duke and Duchess of YORK, and the PRINCESSES, &c., highly approved of the splendid variety which has justly attracted the notice of the fashionable world' (Morning Chronicle, May 1799). The design closely relates to a suite of furniture probably supplied by Oakley for Sir Arthur Grey Hazlerigg, 11th Baronet, upon his succession in 1817, at which time he refurbished his estate Noseley Hall in Leicestershire employing many fashionable suppliers of the day (see Noseley Hall, Sotheby's house sale, 28-29 September 1998, lots 146 and 147). Another well-known commission supplied to Charles Madryll Cheere for Papworth Hall includes a variety of furniture forms executed in calamander with stylized star brass-inlaid borders (a card table from this commission is illustrated in R. Edwards, ed., The Dictionary of English Furniture, rev. edn., vol.III, 1954, p. 202, fig.42). An almost identical cabinet was sold, Christies Important English Furniture, New York, 23rd October 2002, lot 17 $35,850 and another, 19 October 2000, lot 245 ($37,600).
Henry-Eugene Delacroix (1845-1930), A gentleman and a lady in a box at the theatre, watercolour, pen and ink, signed with initials, on paper, 17cm x 14cmProvenance: Purported to have been formerly in the possession of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, by whom the drawing was presented to a M. Brocard, according to a label verso, and information supplied by Mr R D Peck, who was in possession of this drawing in 1938. Purchased from Phoenix Fine Art, Alderley Edge, Cheshire
RAF Andover multiple signed RAF cover. Flown and signed by AVM Bowring, Air Marshall Sir R Harland, Wg Cdr Wright, Cllr A Parke Est. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
A three stone diamond ring,three graduated old brilliant diamonds rub set to milgrain edge collet, to chenier shoulders, to a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 9ct gold, 2.15g.Finger size R½Buying this diamond ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new.Condition ReportSizing join slightly visible at the shank.Surface scratches and marks.Some wear to the milgrain edge.Dark inclusions to one diamond, visible with 10x loupe.
Five Victorian gold memorial rings,to include a gold enamel and split pearl memorial ring, with a split pearl pansy to the centre, to enamel shoulders, engraved to the inside of the band 'In memory of R. Reeve died June 1897 aged 75', finger size O, a 9ct enamel and split pearl memorial ring, with split pearl pansy to the centre, to scrolled panel shoulders, shank inset with plaited hair, engraved to the inside of the band 'A. Mc.D.', Chester 1889, finger size P, a 15ct gold five stone enamel and diamond band ring, with a row of five rose cut diamonds, two stones deficient, grain set to square offset collets, to the enamel head, to plain tapered shank, marked 15ct, a 9ct gold memorial or love token ring, the shield design head engraved with monogram, to 'Regard' band with alternating letters and woven hair panels, one letter panel and four woven hair sections deficient, Chester 1889, finger size P, and a gold memorial band ring, the centre inset section deficient, tested as approximately 18ct. 9ct 6.63g (2),15ct 3.00g (2),18ct 0.94g (1)Condition ReportPansy ring (1): cut-out section in the underside is missing the hair panel. Some damage to the enamel, especially to the ring head. Join lines visible to the shoulders.Pansy ring (2): damage to the enamel. Inset woven hair section is dirty. Various scratches and marks.Rose cut diamond ring: two stones deficient, damage to the enamel, scratches and marks.Plain band: misshapen shank, approximately J. In poor condition.
A small collection of gentlemen's jewellery,to include a pair of double-sided gold cufflinks, machine engraved with enamel meander surround, tested as approximately 9ct gold, in 'Alexander Clark Co. Ltd. Court Jewellers' case, a pair of gold and onyx cufflinks, tested as approximately 9ct, in 'R.J. Emerson Ltd. 71 & 72 Burlington Arcade' case, a set of three 9ct white gold and onyx dress studs, Birmingham 1958, a pair of 9ct gold double-sided oval cufflinks, with engraved monogram 'R L D', a pair of 9ct mother of pearl dress studs, and a plain gold pin. 9ct 20.76g total (qty.)Condition ReportSurface scratches and marks.
A three stone turquoise ring,three graduated round cabochon turquoise, rub set to plain collets with applied gold beads, to engraved scrolled shoulders and a plain shank. The ring head tested as approximately 18ct, gilt shank is a later replacement.1.18g,together with a single stone garnet ring,the mixed cut cushion shape garnet, claw set to a scalloped collet, to tapered grooved shoulders and a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 14ct gold, 3.71g.Finger size J, RCondition ReportThe turquoise ring shank is a later replacement with a poor sizing join.Chips and abrasions to the garnet facet junctions and girdle.Surface marks and scratches to the mounts.
Two hallmarked 9ct gold opal and sapphire rings. The lot to include an opal and sapphire cluster ring set with a central opal cabochon with a halo of round cut sapphires (hallmarked rubbed, size O.5) and a ring with three rows of round cut sapphires and opals (hallmarked London 1992, size R). Weight 4.9g.

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