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Lot 183
Islamic Art A portrait of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I (r. 1389-1402)After Cristofano dell'Altissimo (Firenze 1525-1605)17th century Oil on canvas . . Cm 54,00 x 76,00. Portrait of the sultan, pictured in profile, with a long pointed beard, a richly ornated cloak and a big rounded turban. the lower inscription identifies him as Baiazet I Turc. Impil., or the Turkish Emperor.Bayezid I was the fouth sultan of the Ottoman empire, he rose to power in 1389 and became known with the nickname of Yildrim (The Thunderbolt). The original subject of this painting was made by Cristofano dell’Altissimo as a part of the Giovio collection started in 1552 by order of Cosimo I de’ Medici, who charged the painter Cristofano dell’Altissimo with copying the portraits of the Galleria Universale degli Uomini of Paolo Giovo, bishop of Como, held in his villa in Borgovico.Giovio himself, in his book Eulogia (1546) thus described the Sultan:"...he had a stern face, and frightening to behold, with a long beard split in two by bristly curls. He was nicknamed Hildrim, that in Tartar means "lightning" of those that frighten like the thinder, because of his characteristic swiftness and his sudden and violent attacks during wars..." (in Elogia virorum bellica virtute illustrium). Cristofano dell'Altissimo painted at least 280 portraits, among these Sultans and Eastern important people are the rarest. During the centuries, paintings such as this have been copied and used also as diplomatic gifts.We know at least two series including Sultans and eastern people portraits: one at the Topkapi Palace of Instanbul, constituted by the portraits shipped from Venice in 1779, and another composed of 14 portraits painted by Veronese in the Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen of Munich.Provenance: Private Collection Milan, Italy.
Lot 118
δ Salvador Dali (1904-1989)From 'Les Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel' (Field 73-7-R; M&L 1398d)Lithograph, 1973, signed and numbered from the edition of 50 in pencil, on Japon nacré paper, printed by Grapholith, published by Carpentier, Geneva, with margins, sheet 760 x 535mm (30 x 21in) (unframed)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Lot 590
PINKERTON, John (1758-1826), Scottish Tragic Ballads, Nichols London 1781, engraved title page, full restored calf, 8vo. plus EVAN'S EDITION, 'Old Ballads Historical and Narrative, 2 vols. Evans London 1777, engraved title, full restored calf, 8vo. plus PENNECUIK, Alexander, 'A Collection of Scots Poems' Edinburgh 1769, 8vo. full tooled calf plus 2 vols. of poems by R Fergusson 1788/1785. 8vo. full calf, red titles plus RAMSAY, Allan, The Tea-Table Miscellany or a Collection of Scots Sangs' London 1733 with portrait engraving, 8vo. full calf plus CROMER, R.H., Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song', London 1810, 1/2 calf, Eric Gerald Stanley b/p, 8vo. (8)
Lot 619
TILLOTSON, Dr John (1630-1694) Archbishop of Canterbury (1691-1694) 'Of Sincerity and Constancy in the Faith and Posession of the True Religion in Fifteen Sermons' 14 vols. 3rd Ed. corrected R Chiswell, London 1700 with portrait frontispiece by R White, inscribed for Selina Skipwith 1785, marbled end papers, gilt edges, 8vo. (185 x 120mm), finely bound in blood red morocco with gilt tooled ornament and banded spine, Eric Gerald Stanley b/p, some foxing and bumps
Lot 634
ANDREWES, Lancelot (1555-1626) Lord Bishop of Winchester (1619-1626) XCVI Sermons, 5th Edition, London 1661, contemporary full leather, Fo. (340 x 235mm) plus TAYLOR, Jeremy, Chaplain in Ordinary to King Charles the First, A Course of Sermons for all the Sundays in the Year...5th Ed. enlarged, printed in London by J Macock for R Royston 1678 with engraved portrait. Fo. (360 x 235mm), full contemporary leather, bumped and worn, Eric Gerald Stanley b/ps (2)
Lot 698
MENARD, M. Histoire Des Antiquities de La Ville de Nimes et de ses Environs. Nouvelle edition, Nimes, 1819. Folding frontis. 14 plts a.c.f. sm. 8vo. Worn bds. Tog.with DEVELLE, A. Tombeaux de la Cathedrale de Rouen, Rouen, 1833. 8vo. Frontis plan, 10 plts with tissue guard. Ex. Lib. Cl bds. Plus WINKLES, B. French Cathedrals from Drawings taken on the spot by R. Garland. Tilt, London, 1837. 4to. Foxed engrd. Tp. Numerous plates with tissue guard, embossed cl bumped. 3 EGS bkplts
Lot 684
BEDE, Venerabilis Bedae Presbyteri Ecclesiasticae Historiae gentis Anglorium Libri V. Lovanii, apud Hieronymum, Wellaerum, 1566. 12mo. Printers device to tp. And final p. engrd. Initials annot. to margins. Early pen insc. To tp. "liber Gra Tate ex Rob. Coton de Connington" (Sir R. Cotton 1571-1631, Francis Tate 1560-1616.} Cf.bds. rebacked. EGS bkpt
Lot 817
DART, J. The History and Antiquities of The Cathedral Church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining Monastery, London, 1727. Fo. 1 plan, 36 full page plts. 4 double page. Head pieces and engd. Initials. Full clf. Worn and scuffed. Tog.with DODSWORTH, William, An Historical Account of The Episcopal See, and Cathedral Church of Salisbury. London, 1814. Fo. Engrd. Tp. Plts. As listed. Full tooled cf. Plus 2 others inc. Chichester Cathedral by Rev. R. Willis, 1861. 6
Lot 537
A 17TH CENTURY BOOK OF PSALMS IN ANGLO-SAXON AND LATIN, Psalterium Davidis Latino-Saxonicum Vetus A Johanne Spelmanno D Hen Fil Editum, London R Badger for Stephen & C. Meredith, St Paul's 1640, back pages defaced and owners' inscriptions, old restoration of binding, full calf, red title, sold as found, Eric Gerald Stanley b/p. 8vo. (225 x 175mm)
Lot 137
Second World War British Home Front Interest:- a Rescue officer's khaki Brodie helmet painted R between two black bands, the liner dated 1939; a National Fire Service Brodie helmet with transfer badge over 1 in red on a white oval panel; a Warden's helmet, later painted black with W in white, the underside of the brim later stamped B.M.B. 1913/T78 1; five armbands to A.R.P. POLICE, SHELTER MARSHAL HAMMERSMITH, WARDEN, SPECIAL CONSTABLE and CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS WELFARE; a Loyal Service Utility Knife; an ARP beret and silver badge and a small glazed display of an ARP badge and eight buttons (11)
Lot 384
A Deane, Adams & Deane Model 1851 Five Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver, 54 bore, with blued finish, the 16cm octagonal steel barrel engraved DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST.T. LONDON BRIDGE, to the top flat, the cylinder with London proof marks and No.7876 R, the right side of the frame engraved ADAMS PATENT No.7876 R, with spurless hammer, foliate engraved trigger guard, chequered walnut grip and hinged butt cap, 28.5cm; a Belgian Six Shot Pinfire Pocket Revolver, the cylinder with Liege proof marks (a.f.) (2). 1 - Action engages and turns the cylinder, but the hammer does not always strike. One nipple is damaged. The barrel has small nicks to the extremities in places and there is a pinhead size flaw to the left side of the barrel. The grip has minor bruising and a small chip to the butt. The revolver retains most of the original blueing and case hardening. 2 - The pinfire revolver does not work properly.
Lot 398
A Swedish Rolling Block Rifle by Carl Gustaf, 12.7 X 44R calibre, the 75.5cm steel barrel with simple V rear sight, the breech stamped with crowned C flanked by inspector's marks, the right side of the receiver stamped with a crowned C over 1870, the left side of the receiver numbered 887, the walnut half stock with two barrel bands with sprung securing pins, one set with a sling swivel, the left side of the butt inset with a brass roundel stamped R, the tail of the steel butt plate stamped Cl/106 2/117, lacks ramrod . Action works. Some marks to the bore, rifling crisp. Bruising and scratching to stock. Four small vacant holes to underside of butt behind the trigger guard tang, with a further hole for the missing sling swivel. Lacks ramrod.
Lot 387
A 19th Century French Over and Under Double Barrel Percussion Pocket Pistol, numbered 2162, with 7.5cm turn-off cylindrical barrels, the top barrel deeply etched and chased Lepage Freres A Paris, the nipples stamped L and R, with Liege proof mark, the box lock and two well concealed triggers finely engraved with swirls of leaves, with ebony bag butt and steel hinged butt cap, 19cm. Action works, holds at full and half cock. Fine brown pitting to barrels. Repair to butt.
Lot 7
A Rare Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze coloured 'platina', the obverse with bust r., laureate, GEORGE III KING OF GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. IRELAND. ETC., the reverse with two ships at sea. RESOLVTION. ADVENTVRE., the exergue SAILED FROM ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII, the top edge above the King's head bearing traces of original suspender ring, later drilled to take a ribbon suspender, with later case Footnote:- These medals were made for distribution to indigenous people by James Cook and his men of the ships 'Resolution' and 'Adventure' during the Second Voyage of 1772-75.Provenance:- The Resolution and Adventure Medal was given to the vendor by his grandmother when he was young, and he always kept it in his 'treasure box'. However, the early provenance of the medal has been lost to time.
Lot 5
A diamond cluster ring claw set with seven round cut diamonds, to a plain unmarked yellow metal shank (Dimensions: Ring size: R)(Ring size: R)Condition report: Good overall condition. Minor surface marks and wear only. Diamonds generally bright. Overall diamond clarity SI/P Estimated total diamond weight: 0.70-0.90cts With removable sizing bar. Gross weight:1.7g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
Lot 276
A collection of four gem set rings to include a three stone diamond ring, to a plain shank, stamped PLAT; an opal and diamond set navette cluster ring, an opal and ruby ring, and a Georgian pictorial ring (4) (Dimensions: Ring sizes: M, N, M & R)(Ring sizes: M, N, M & R)Condition report: Surface marks and wear throughout, personal viewing is recommended.
Lot 285
A collection of gem set rings to include a 9ct emerald and diamond set cluster ring; a 9ct gold diamond set cluster ring; a platinum and cubic zirconia set ring; and a welsh gold ring, embossed characters, stamped 18ct (4) (Dimensions: Ring size: J, J/K, J & R/S)(Ring size: J, J/K, J & R/S)Condition report: All good overall condition
Lot 167
An amethyst and diamond set cluster ring claw set with an oval cut amethyst in a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: R/S)(Ring size: R/S)Condition report: Good overall condition. Metalwork and settings with some wear, but all gemstones are present and appear to be secure in their settings. With applied sizing band, can be easily removed. Amethyst is lively. Estimated amethyst weight: 2.15cts Estimated total diamond weight: 1.00 - 1.50cts Gross weight: 5.9g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
Lot 108
A modern diamond cluster ring claw set with three baguette cut diamonds, in a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: R/S)(Ring size: R/S)Condition report: In good overall condition, diamonds are bright and lively. Metalwork with only minor surface marks and wear. Shank is fully hallmarked Estimated total diamond weight: 1.00 - 1.50cts Gross weight: 4.1g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
Lot 544
Aberdeen - A set of four Scottish Provincial dessert spoons William Whitecross, marked, W.W A B D N, of Fiddle pattern, foliate N to terminal; together with a teaspoon, William Constable Dundee, marked pot of lilies thrice, WC, of Fiddle pattern, italic R to terminal (5) (Dimensions: Length: 8cm, combined weight: 4.3oz)(Length: 8cm, combined weight: 4.3oz)
Lot 104
A gentleman's single stone diamond ring claw set with a single round brilliant cut diamond, to a plain 18ct gold shank . (Dimensions: Ring size: R/S, estimated diamond weight: 1.18cts)(Ring size: R/S, estimated diamond weight: 1.18cts)Condition report: Some light surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Shank is fully hallmarked for 9ct gold. Diamond information: Estimated principal diamond weight: 1.18cts (approx 6.97mm x 4.01mm) Estiamted principal diamond clarity: P (large central feather, not immediately obvious to naked eye, no immediately obvious dark inclusions). An accurate assessment of diamond colour is not possible due to the yellow gold setting. Ring size: R/S Gross weight: 8.3g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
Lot 576
A Victorian christening mug Garrard, London 1880, of traditional form, gilt interior, leaf clasped S scroll handle, raised on a spreading foot, presented in a fitted box for R & S. Garrard & co. (Dimensions: Height: 8cm, weight: 6oz)(Height: 8cm, weight: 6oz)Footnote: Provenance: Private collection of G. S. May Esquire
Lot 458
An Art Nouveau spill vase R F Mosley & Co, Sheffield 1909, of tapering form, pierced floral panels, scalloped everted rim, with blue glass liner; together with a pair of dwarf table candlesticks Birmingham 1968, with heavily embossed scroll and floral detail; and various dressing table boxes (qty) (Dimensions: Height: 22.5cm, weighable silver: 7.9oz)(Height: 22.5cm, weighable silver: 7.9oz)
Lot 195
A cased pair of silver and gold bracelets of Celtic inspiration in a fitted case by R. Lyon 124 Holborn, London, marked with maker's mark on rear of silver links, the curved lid of the case inscribed "Lucky Links of Glen Tana" (Dimensions: Length: 18.5cm)(Length: 18.5cm)Condition report: Note: The bracelets can be joined to form a necklet
Lot 132
A rare exhibition quality 7 ¼ inch gauge model of a H15 Class London South Western Railway 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 486, built to the original design by Robert Urie with copper boiler with cab fittings including regulator, water sight-glass, pressure gauge, direction control wheel, firebox door, lever operated cylinder drain cocks and many other fittings, safety valve, clack and whistle. The chassis with twin outside cylinders, Walschaert's valve gear and fluted motion. The eight-wheel double bogie tender with coal compartment, water tank covers and coupling. The model finished in traditional green and black lines livery with L S W R to tender side and No 486 to cab-side, fitted steps, handrails, couplings and detailed rivet-work. Overall length 252cm. Cab width 35cm.The model is sold together with a floor display stand.* The original full-size locomotive was designed by Robert Urie and built at the Eastleigh Works Circa 1914 with a total of 10 being built at Eastleigh having Schmidt super-heaters. They were used for mixed traffic work and withdrawn from service between 1955 and 1961.* Provenance Private museum.
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