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Click here to subscribeTyrrell (James R.) Old Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney, first edition, frontispiece, plates, 20th century crushed brown morocco with pictorial tan inlay with black, brown, blue, grey, white and green morocco replicating frontispiece image within a gilt ruled border, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 4to, Sydney, 1952.
Shiel (M. P.) The Young Men are Coming!, first edition, the dedication copy, signed by Shiel and by the dedicatee John Gawsworth "ex. Juan R." on title, scattered spotting, heavier to edges, newspaper clipping laid onto endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket pasted onto covers and spine with resultant cockling, creasing and tearing, spine faded, extremities rubbed, 8vo, 1937.*** The dedication copy of this science fiction title. Gawsworth was a great admirer of Shiel's work and would be appointed his literary executor. Gawsworth's signature is a reference to what has become a long-running literary joke, started when Shiel's father claimed the island of Redonda and appointed himself king. The kingdom passed to Shiel and then to Gawsworth who gave himself the royal title "Juan I". Rulers of the micronation are still appointed today, most recently the Spanish author Javier Marias.
Crowley (Aleister) Oracles: The Biography of an Art. Unpublished Fragments of the Work of Aleister Crowley, with Explanatory Notes by R. P. Lester and the Author, first edition, [one of 500 copies], 14pp. advertisements at rear, with perforated order form at end (perforation splitting at head), original wrappers, lettered on spine, spine ends a little chipped, upper joint repaired, upper cover verso with tape repair to foot, light creasing, some splitting to head of lower joint, preserved in folding chemise and calf-backed slip-case, [Yorke 20], 8vo, Inverness, Society for the Propagation of Religious Truth, 1905.*** Scarce work, written by Crowley at Boleskin House, Loch Ness. We can trace only 1 copy at auction the in last 40 years.
Swain (E. G.) Stoneground Ghost Tales. Compiled from the Recollections of The Reverend Roland Batchel Vicar of the Parish, first edition, very light marginal toning, original pictorial cloth, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, else fine, dust-jacket, priced at 3/6 on spine, ink numbering to front flap, spine darkened, head of spine and corners chipped, light creasing to head, some light marking to upper panel, splitting to upper joint, extremities a little rubbed, an excellent example, preserved in custom chemise and slip-case, [Tymn 3-238], 8vo, Cambridge, W. Heffer & Sons, 1912.*** Rare in the dust-jacket, we can trace no like example at auction in the last 70 years. This collection is dedicated to M. R. James.
Ghost Stories; Collected with a Particular View to Counteract the Vulgar Belief in Ghosts and Apparitions, first edition, aquatint frontispiece and 5 plates, all hand-coloured, offsetting, very light browning to endpapers, armorial bookplate of Ferdinand M. McVeigh to front pastedown, original boards, neatly and sympathetically rebacked, retaining original spine label, uncut, preserved in folding chemise and morocco-backed slip-case (spine sunned), 8vo, R. Ackermann, 1823.*** A very good copy of this charming work, containing several ostensibly supernatural stories that prove to have rational solutions.
A mid 19th century gold bangle, the front with applied strap detail, between reeded and granulated borders, with ropetwist detailing throughout, fitted case by ‘R & S Garrard & Co.’, inner diameter 5.5cm. £1,500-£2,000 --- According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer the bangle is testing as 20ct gold. Condition Report Later added saftey clip at the clasp. Width of bangle 2.4cm. Some scratches and light surface wear. Fitted case a little scuffed to the exterior. Gross weight 36.4gm.
A George III commemorative medallion presented to Captain John Polhill, marquise-shaped and glazed, revealing a trophy of arms and centred with an obelisk raised on a pedestal, with painted crown and ‘G. III. R’, bearing the words ‘QUIA IN AUXILIUM ADVOLAVERIS’, surmounted by a dove and olive branch, within a surround by military trophies, including a trumpet, a cannon, a battle axe, a sword, a musket, a civic wreath, etc., beneath the Union flag, the whole against an opalescent ground within a white lattice border, mounted in gold, with case, together with a contemporary newspaper cutting describing the decoration in detail, length including bale 6.5cm. £800-£1,200 --- Captain John Polhill (1757-1828) served in the 15th (King’s) Light Dragoons, and distinguished himself in the Priestley Riots in Birmingham of 14 - 17 July 1791. The angry mob railed against religious dissenters, most notably the controversial scientist Dr. Joseph Priestly for his support of the French Revolution, burning down his and other properties together with the Old and New Meeting Houses. Captain John Polhill led a detachment of the 15th (King’s) Regiment of Light Dragoons, successfully suppressing the riots. The Birmingham Civic authorities presented Captain Polhill with a ceremonial sword (now held at the National Army Museum), and this jewelled medallion in grateful thanks for his services. Condition Report The motto translates from the Latin as ‘BECAUSE YOU HAVE FLOWN TO HELP:’ The pendant in very good condition, some trapped dirt beneath glass. The glass slightly domed. Outer case scuffed. Gross weight 17.3gm.
A mid 20th century diamond cluster ring, set with brilliant-cut diamonds in a flowerhead cluster, above a wirework mount, stamped ‘18ct’, total diamond weight approximately 1.40 carats, ring size Q - R. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Ring size approximate as band slightly oval, with evidence of resizing to the shank. The diamonds bright and lively, one stone with a small chip to the girdle. Gross weight 7.8gm.
A diamond eternity ring, pavé-set throughout with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped ‘750’, total diamond weight approximately 2.50 carats, ring size R. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The diamonds bright and lively. One of the smaller diamonds chipped. Gross weight 13.7gm.
A 9ct gold cigar cutter by Ramsden & Roed, 1962, the hexagonal-shaped cutter with engine-turn finish, steel core and blade, maker’s mark ‘R&R’, London hallmark, length approximately 38mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensuarte with age and use, namely around the suspension loop which is stiff. The date hallmark slightly rubbed. Gross weight 19.3gm.
A diamond cross pendant, circa 1890, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, case by S. J. Phillips Ltd., total diamond weight approximately 4.10 carats, length 5.5cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Formerly the Property of Field Marshal Birdwood, thence by family descent. Sir W. R. Birdwood (1865 - 1951) Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, was a British Army officer. He saw active service in the Second Boer War on the staff of Lord Kitchener. He saw action again in the First Word War as commander of the Australian and New Zealand forces (Anzacs) during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915, leading the landings on the peninsula and the evacuation later that year before becoming Commander in Chief of the Fifth Army on the Western Front during the closing stages of the war. He was promoted to General in 1917 and toured Australia in 1920 to great acclaim. After the First World War he commanded the northern army in India and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1925. He was raised to the peerage as Baron Birdwood of Anzac and of Totnes in the County of Devon in 1938 in recognition of his wartime service. Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively - graded in settings as approximately H-K colour and VS2-SI2 clarity. Gallery to bottom of cross slightly flattened. Gross weight 6.6gm. Image caption: General Sir W. R. Birdwood, G.C.M.G., K.C.B. from Gallipoli Diary, Vol. 2 by Sir Ian Hamilton. Photograph by Elliott & Fry, circa 1920.
A late Victorian Masonic 9ct gold Past Master’s jewel, the square both scroll engraved and calibrated in inches, inscribed ‘To Brother A. R. Coates, P.M. from Lodge of Fiji, 1931 E. C. 24th June 1899’, with gilt metal suspension bar, width approximately 7cm. £300-£400 --- Condition Report Good condition, with bright, crisp engraving. Weight approximately 14 gm.
A George III Masonic Past Master’s silver jewel, a gilt-metal sun in splendour, set square, pentagram and Solomonic arch within a compass, maker T R (probably Thomas Richards), London 1815, with suspensory loop, length approximately 13cm. £400-£600 --- Condition Report Good condition. Weight 79.3gm.
An Indian Masonic gold jewel, Provincial (Scottish) Grand Lodge of Western India: Rajpootana, lodge (No 526), a set square and compass, with rope and crossed batons, crudely stamped ‘22ct’ and maker’s initials R (?) D, the green ribbon with gilt metal lodge name and number, and a shield-shaped presentation with plaque inscription: ‘Presented to R. W. Bro. Major J. A. Hamilton P. M. C. D. C. G. L. A. S. F. I., as a token of appreciation of most valuable services rendered to the lodge, 1910’, length approximately 45mm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Good condition. Jewel itself approximately 12gm. The jewel testing as 21ct fineness, the inscribed shield as 18ct. Gross weight including ribbon 20.9gm.
Pair of modern silver knife rests, of typical form, hallmarked Laurence R Watson & Co, Sheffield 1995, boxed, together with a silver mounted candle stick and small silver trophy cup with presentation engraving, both hallmarked Condition Report: Knife rests approx 4.19ozt (130.4 grams)Candlestick (weighted) approx 6.41 ozt (199.3 grams)Trophy (with non silver screw to base) approx 2.4 ozt (74.7 grams)
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY BERGERE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825 With a buttoned leather squab cushion, stamped 'R' to the seat rail, the unusual model of castor stamped 'COPES PATENT' 99cm high, 60cm wide, 67cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, some water marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The buttoned leather cushion a later replacement with aged appearance.The crest rail with a chip to one scroll carving, the other marked or with a small repair. The crest rail repaired, only visible from the back.The caning is generally in tact but some are broken sections to the area at the front of the seat.A comfortable generous sized library armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
RAFAELLO BATTELLI (1856-1928) A WHITE MARBLE BUST OF YOUNG WOMAN EARLY 20TH CENTURY In fashionable dress, on turned socle base, signed to reverse R Batelli 54cm high overall, base approximately 18cm wide Condition Report: Surface slightly dirty, with natural inclusions and veining. Some rubbing to shoulders her right shoulder with one centimetre crack. The reverse with chips below signature, socle with chip to edge. Some rubbing and loss to raised floral decoration. Please see all additional images. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY SATINWOOD AND EBONY INLAID SOFA TABLE CIRCA 1815 Of small proportions, the underside of a drawer with ownership label for 'R. Bruce Esq' 71cm high, 117cm wide with the leaves up, 49cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are some losses and restorations including: small veneers, patches, sections of ebony stringing some replaced, others ebonised or missing; later locks, there is no key; the beech turned stretcher looks cleaned/renewed, it could be that it was originally ebonised and has been cleaned/renewed at some stage in a restoration process; there is some movement to the drop ends so that they don't hang vertically when lowered.A satinwood sofa table of smaller than usual size.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y AN ITALIAN EBONY AND IVORY PARQUETRY TABLE BY APOLLONIO MANAIGO E COLLI, CORTINA, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY The micro parquetry in ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, wood, metal and mother of pearl, the turned baluster spindles quartered in ivory and ebony, the frame stamped '1899' and inscribed in ink 'R. J. Fremlin', the underside with a printed paper label 'Apollonio Manaigo e Colli CORTINA, Tirolo Falegnameria artistica, specialitta: Galanteria in mosaico ed intarso - Kunst und Mobeltischlerei, Specialitat: Galanterie-Arbeiten in Mosaik und Intarsia' and a label painted in red 'N. 124.' 47.5m high, 43cm diameterPlease note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref KQVWCKUX)
A collection of approx 230 postcards Local interest, Maritime, Humorous and others including Topley Pike, Buxton, Sheffield, Rivelin Valley, Beeley Wood, Great Longstone, Hathersage, Haddon Hall HMS London, White Star Line R M S Republic Twin Screw, Donald McGill, Comicus, Jack Broadrick, etc, in (two modern albums)
A Nymphenburg covered cup and saucer circa 1780, painted with floral garlands with the letter R to the cup, and the number 2 to the saucer, each with a floral diadem above, the cover surmounted with a large blue flower, impressed shield mark to the saucerAbrasions and chips to the footrim of the cup, but these really are not visible from the front. Rubbing the gilding of the footrim to the cup. The gilding to the saucer is quite rubbed.
SCHUCO, COLLECTION OF MODEL VEHICLES, comprising a NSU Max Metallmodell, a limited edition NSU Quickly Mit Fahrerfigur, a Heinkel Roller Metallmodell, a Horex Regina 350 Gelandesport, a Kleinaber Mein set, a Motorrad 100 Jahre set, a Junkers JU52/3m, a Piccolo DKW RT 125 Africa Corps, a Piccolo NSU Max, a Piccolo BMW R 27, a Piccolo Horex Regina 250 Mit Zeppelin Beiwagen, a Piccolo Victoria Bergmeister and a Piccolo DKW RT 350 Polizei, all with original boxes, along with a Schuco reference bookthe NSU Max 1:10 scale
Malabar Volunteer Rifles Indian Army head-dress badge c. 1901-17. Good scarce British made die-stamped white metal crowned title circlet superimposed on Maltese cross; the arms bearing initials M R V. Four loops. VGC Formed as Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles on 29th October 1878. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Madras. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
WW1 Campaign Medals Including Casulty Pair & French Red Cross. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, "6481 PTE W.T. EDWARDS 7-LONDON R" British War Medal "B A Toynbee" Silver War Badge "220583" Private William Thomas Edwards enlisted into the 7th BN London Regiment with the number 6481, he was later issued the number 352981 and was reported Killed in Action on the 8th June 1917. B.A. Toynbee is confirmed as serving with the French Red Cross. She was issued BWM & VM Silver War Badge 220583 was issued to Alfred Robert George Lacey of the 4th Bn Ox & Bucks Light Infantry Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
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