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Click here to subscribeHOROLOGY: 1- Derham, William: The Artificial Clock-Maker. A Treatise of Watch and Clock-work... To which is added a supplement. Printed for J Knapton, 1700. 2nd. Edn. enlarged.PP:(xvi), 119, (I)b; (ii)supplement title, 28, (ii)publishers catalogue; + 7 folding plates. Full panelled calf. Collated; 2- Gould, R. T: The Marine Chronometer. Potter, 1923. Original cloth gilt. Little rubbed. (2)
1- Barry, George; James Headrick (Ed.): History of the Orkney Islands, including a view of the manners and customs of their ancient and modern inhabitants. longman,.. 1808, 2nd. Edn. 4to. With a folding map Plus 10 plates; PP: xvi, 513. Full calf & aeg.; 2- Hamilton, Walter: A Geographical, Statistical, and Historical description of Hindostan, and the adjacent countries . In two volumes. Murray, 1820. 4to. PP: xlii, 766+Large folding linen backed colour map; 831+Frontis map. Half leather; 3- The Norfolk Tour: or, Traveller's pocket companion. R. Beatniffe, 1786. PP: (viii), 1-48, 37*-42*(parochial list), 49-240, 129-136(Index). Original plain boards, paper spine and edges untrimmed. (4)
King Charles II: A letter dated: Brussels, 28 th . May, 1658 (where he held his court from Feb. 1658 to Dec. 1659). The letter is addressed to Alderman Ellis and on the reverse is written: “I do acknowleg to have received (from) Ellis Esquire Alderman of Lo(ndon) the sum of fifty pounds sterling wit(h) this 30 th . June 1658, Jo Stephens” Sir John Stephens has been a companion of the king when in exile. The letter reads: I am soe much informed of your good affection to me, that I cannot doubt of your readiness to assist me with the loane of fifty pounds…. Signed: your affectionate friende Charles R. (the typed transcription is loosely inserted). Stained, and the top left corner is missing; small holes to the folds.
Various Toy and Train Catalogues Instructions and Price lists and Top Trumps, Wrenn 00 Gauge 2nd, 3rd and Track leaflet, Hornby Dublo, 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962, 2-Rail 2nd, Train Sets 3/63, 2&3-Rail 3/63, Price List April 1962, Airfix Motor Racing Leaflet, Airfix Kits Leaflets June 1960 and Spring 1962, Faller 1962/63, Tri-ang Model Land open out catalogue, Superquick, various Peco and Hornby Catalogues, Graham Farish Poster Catalogue 1968 (2), Project Box Model Railway book, Heki, Price Lists Holt Model Railway Shop (8 + various sheets), Letter from G&R Wrenn dated 1978, Oxford Publishing Track Plans Catalogue and other pieces, M&R Fleischmann leaflet, Builder Plus, H&M Prototype and Ratio, together with 12 sets of Top Trumps, in original plastic boxes, generally G-VG (qty)
Simon and Riverlet Toy Trains and Vehicles and other toys, S&R three PLM Locomotives, two tenders, Paris and Rome coach, Postes Van smaller coaches (3) and van, Automobiles (6) Horse drawn vehicles (5) Bus, unmarked Canons (one with operator), Britains 'Cock of the North Locomotive' (no plinth), Skybird and Dinky seated Figures (18), various small cloth sacks, various Railway Engineers in resin and metal different gauges, toy printing blocks, AS Rubber Lubricant bottle and other items, P-F, many S&R items damaged and damage to many others (qty)
Various makers scale 1:1200 Naval waterline models, R1025 and another similar Aircraft Carrier, R, r1044, R1804, 64 Moskva, Oceanic 140 Appleleaf, 179 Hartland Point, 167 Reliant, 168 Fort Rosalie, 1027c, 1042a 1048, 1051, 1661, Scania and others including Submarines, generally G-VG, some with minor damage to masts (30)
An 18ct sapphire and diamond set cluster ring claw set with a cushion-cut sapphire, in a border of round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a plain shank (Dimensions: Ring size: R)(Ring size: R)Condition report: All gemstones present and appear secure Estimated total diamond weight: 2.00cts (very approx) Estimated sapphire weight: 2.87cts (10.61 x 9.30 x 3.82mm) Full hallmarks to inside of shank Only minor surface wear to metalwork Gross weight: 8.3g Please note that diamonds and gemstones cannot be accurately graded or measured when mounted in jewellery
An Indian enamelled ring collet set with an oval ruby cabochon in a star border of trillion shape rose-cut diamonds, the shoulders and shank decorated throughout with floral white, blue, green and red enamel detail, to a plain yellow metal shank, unmarked (Dimensions: Ring size: R/S)(Ring size: R/S)Condition report: Good condition Gemstones present and appear secure Crack to ruby cabochon Diamonds with inclusions, one with some damage to facet edge Some enamel loss especially of blue/white background near back Gross weight: 8.8g
Y A collection of jewellery to include a foliate spray brooch, claw set with two oval opal cabochons, in a surround of five round brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped 18CT; together with two five stone opal set rings, stamped 18CT; a Victorian 18ct gold opal and diamond set five stone ring; a 9ct gold black opal and diamond set ring; a 9ct gold fire opal and opal set five stone ring and an opal and diamond set three stone ring stamped 18 (Dimensions: Width of brooch: 55mm) (Qty: 7)(Width of brooch: 55mm)Condition report: Generally very good condition Brooch with safety chain and pin textured metalwork in good condition all gemstones present and appear secure Ring sizes: N/O, R, Q, M/N, M, L/M All gemstones present and appear secure Light surface to metalwork throughout Gross weight: 27.5 Please note that gemstones and diamonds cannot be accurately graded or measured when mounted in jewellery
A collection of gem set rings to include an 9ct gold aquamarine set ring, floral detail to shoulders; an aquamarine and diamond set three stone ring, stamped 9ct, and an 18ct gold garnet and round brilliant-cut diamond set ring (Dimensions: Ring size: T, R/S, T/U) (Qty: 3)(Ring size: T, R/S, T/U)Condition report: Aquamarine cocktail ring: Gemstones present and appear to be secure. Full hallmarks to shank Aquamarine and diamond set ring: Gemstones are present and appear to be secure, some surface wear throughout. Garnet set ring: Gemstones are all present and appear to be seucre. Full hallmarks to shank
A matched teapot and waterpot Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1927/28, comprising waterpot and teapot, each of circular form with R engraved to body, the domed lid with an intricate border and knopped ball finial, each with a composite scroll handle and raised on a stepped circular foot (2) (Dimensions: Height of waterpot: 22cm, weigh (all in): 37.2oz)(Height of waterpot: 22cm, weigh (all in): 37.2oz)Condition report: Very good condition Marks only very slightly rubbed to teapot Lids both marks slight wobble on water pot
A single stone diamond set ring claw set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, to a plain 18ct yellow gold shank; together with another, claw set with an old round-cut diamond, the shoulders of ribbed design, to a plain 18ct yellow gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N, R/S, estimated principal diamond weights: 0.50cts & 0.45cts) (Qty: 2)(Ring size: N, R/S, estimated principal diamond weights: 0.50cts & 0.45cts)Condition report: Ring 1 (Plain shank): Good overall condition, fully hallmarked. Clartiy: SI1/2, not possible to assess colour due to yellow metal mount. Ring 1 (Ribbed shoulders): Good overall condition, fully hallmarked. Clartiy: SI1/2, not possible to assess colour due to yellow metal mount.
A set of twelve menu holders George Edward & Sons, Glasgow 1904, each of scrolling from and an applied italic R to centre, to a demi-lune base (Dimensions: Width: 82mm weight: 6.7oz) (Qty: 12)(Width: 82mm weight: 6.7oz)Condition report: Very good condition Marks clear Some surface wear to metalwork
A school of Panormo violin, labelled 'Vicenzo Panormo, Londra 1793' in ink, the one piece back with small-medium curl scribed down the centre, with matching sides and head, the varnish of orange brown colour, length of back 35.2cm, minor restorationsProvenance - with original certificates of sale from A. David Dollin & Malcolm R. Sadler, 24th March 1964 and 21st March 1963 and a previous insurance valuation undertaken by Thwaites, 33 Chalk Hill, Oxhey Herts., 30th March 2001.
Scotland, a rare James VIII (1688-1766) pattern crown, 1716, in silver, type II, by Norbert Roettier, signed R on foot of harp on reverse, struck c.1828, by Matthew Young, IACOBVS VIII DEI GRATIA, laur. and dr. bust right, rev. crowned arms, edge plain, light toning, minor nicks otherwise AEF 28.7g,
An 18th century cello, labelled 'Jacobus Stainer in absam prope oe nipontum 1660', in a W. E. Hill & Sons ebonised wood case, the two piece back with central diamond pattern purfling with irregular flame and fine fleck, and similar sides and scroll with replacement neck, the varnish of orange chestnut brown colour, the bridge stamped W. E. Hill & Sons, Length of back 71cm, upper bouts 32cm, middle bouts 22.5cm, lower bouts 41cm wide, Numerous old repairsProvenance - Margherita Tedeschi (d. 1986), a music teacher; thence by family descent. Her brother Guido was a luthier. Possibly Miss R. Backhouse (Blackhouse?) inscribed 'Miss R. Backhouse 1768' on a W. E. Hill & Sons label applied to a brown paper sleeve, presumably for a bow, found inside the case.
FOUR ALBUMS OF CIGARETTE/TRADE CARDS containing a number of highly collectable 'odds' part sets and complete sets from R J Lea, J Millhoff, Richard Lloyd & Sons, B Morris & Sons, Murray & Sons, Stephen Mitchell & Son, Lyons Tea, Mars Confectionery and others, notable highlights include a Wm McKinnell 'European War Series' (no 6 vpc), Murray & Sons 'Irish Scenery' x five, Richard Lloyd & Sons 'Cinema Stars' x twenty two, Lever Bros 'Life of Queen Victoria' x one and Stephen Mitchell 'Army Ribbons and Buttons' complete
•Dame Laura Knight, R.A. (British, 1877-1970), Portrait of a young lady, pen and ink sketch, unsigned, inscribed verso 'Sketch Given by Laura Knight' and 'Given to J. S. R. by Laura Knight D.B.E., R.A.', some damage to paper, 6in x 5in (15.25cm x 12.75cm), framed. Note: J. S. R. refers to John Stuart Richardson.
R. Wood (19th century), Longitudinal Elevation of Express Engine and Tender 4' 8½" Gauge, a black ink and wash drawing of a Ramsbottom Newton class 2-4-0 tender locomotive as supplied to the LYR (Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway), signed and dated 1878 lower right, 10in x 25in (25.25cm x 63.5cm), framed and glazed.
A quantity of Hornby OO gauge Model Railway, including R2219 ' West Country Class' Locomotive, boxed, R2506 and R.103 locomotives, also both boxed, together with a quantity of carriages and other rolling stock, a Hornby Dublo station, some buildings, track etc., some boxed, mostly loose (a lot)
A two piece back violin 35.25cm bearing label to the interior R. Guiton, Cork, 1886 with a bow and case Condition Report: There are some chips to the top purfling. The varnish is worn top right and bottom left of top plate. There are minor indentations to the top plate and some scratches. There are some scratches on the back plate. Some varnish worn at top block.
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