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Click here to subscribeA framed autographed photograph of legendary singer and performer Janet Jackson. The image features Janet Jackson in a candid moment, signed in bold ink across the photograph. The piece comes with a "Stars - R - Us" Certificate of Authenticity. The photograph is professionally framed with a double mat, featuring a brown and black wooden frame.Dimensions: 14.5"L x 17.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
A vintage signed cardboard display featuring the autographs of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., legendary members of the Grammy-winning group The 5th Dimension. The piece is personally inscribed "To Steve" and includes warm messages: "My best always" from Marilyn McCoo and "Good Luck" from Billy Davis Jr., both signed in bold black ink. Known for chart-topping hits like Up, Up and Away and You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show), this signed piece is a must-have for collectors of classic soul and R&B memorabilia. The signatures are preserved on sturdy cardboard, making it ideal for display.Dimensions: 9"L x 10.25"HCondition: Age related wear.
Black and white autographed photo of The Whispers, an iconic R&B vocal group, signed by multiple members. The image captures the group performing on stage in matching white suits, with "The Whispers" logo visible in the background. Included is a Certificate of Authenticity from Autograph Pros, LLC, verifying the authenticity of the signatures. The photo measures 8.5"L x 10.25"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Released in 1973 in the United States by United Artists Records, Nutbush City Limits is a landmark album from Ike & Tina Turner, featuring the electrifying title track that became one of Tina Turner's signature songs. The album blends elements of soul, funk, and rock, showcasing the powerhouse vocals of Tina Turner alongside the dynamic instrumentation of the Ike Turner-led ensemble. The cover art reflects the song's autobiographical roots, depicting the rural upbringing Tina Turner famously sang about. A must-have for collectors of classic R&B and soul, this LP embodies the raw energy and musical innovation of the Turners' final years as a duo.Issued: 1973Dimensions: 12"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.
This sealed vinyl LP of I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown, released under the Polydor label (946), features the iconic title track alongside classics like "Night Train," "Good Good Lovin'," and "Think." Showcasing bold, dynamic cover art with James Brown as "Mister Dynamite," this release embodies the energy and charisma of the Godfather of Soul. The back cover includes a selection of James Brown's discography. The original shrink wrap is intact, preserving its vintage appeal. A must-have for collectors of soul, funk, and R&B music history. Cover sleeve dimensions: 12.5"L x 12.5"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
This 1962 vinyl LP, Sinatra-Basie: An Historic Musical First, features legendary collaborations between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, backed by The Count Basie Orchestra. Released under Reprise Records (R-1008), this album showcases swing classics such as Pennies from Heaven and I Only Have Eyes for You, combining Sinatra’s smooth vocals with Basie’s big band brilliance. The original cover sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"H, displaying an iconic image of the two music legends. The vinyl includes the yellow and blue Reprise label with Sinatra’s portrait. A must-have for collectors of jazz, big band, and classic vocal performances.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
A signed photograph of legendary R&B singer-songwriter Luther Vandross (1951-2005), featuring his bold blue signature on a classic portrait. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Strickler's Celebrity Autographs, verifying the authenticity of the autograph. Vandross was a multiple Grammy Award-winning artist known for timeless hits such as Never Too Much, Here and Now, and Dance with My Father. His smooth vocals and romantic ballads cemented him as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 10"HCondition: Age related wear.
Original Earth, Wind & Fire Touch The World Tour program from 1988, featuring a vibrant cover design and full-color images of the legendary R&B and funk band. This tour followed the release of their 1987 album Touch the World, which featured the hit single System of Survival. The program includes band member profiles, tour visuals, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from this iconic era.Artist: Earth, Wind & FireIssued: 1988Dimensions: 14"LCondition: Age related wear. Scuff marks.
Framed Aaliyah signed 8" x 10" photograph, authenticated by Collector’s Choice, Inc. and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The photograph captures the late R&B icon in a stunning portrait, wearing a brown bandana and a confident smile. Signed in silver marker, the autograph stands out against the image. The included COA confirms this as an authentic and registered edition, numbered 21. The photograph is elegantly displayed in a wooden frame with a glass front. A remarkable collectible for fans of Aaliyah and music memorabilia collectors.Dimensions: 10"L x 12"HCondition: Age related wear.
This original 1963 pressing of Snowbound by jazz legend Sarah Vaughan was released on Roulette Records (R-52091) and features orchestral arrangements by Don Costa. A highly regarded album, it showcases Vaughan’s velvety vocals on classics such as Snowbound, I Hadn't Anyone Till You, and I Fall in Love Too Easily. The record has the Roulette two-tone pink and orange label, and the cover art depicts an intimate winter scene illustration. The cover sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"H. A wonderful addition for collectors of vintage jazz and Sarah Vaughan’s discography.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Framed Gladys Knight autographed promotional photo from her 2000 album At Last, released under MCA Records. This black-and-white promotional image captures the legendary R&B and soul singer in a radiant pose and is personally signed "To Bob- Yours, Gladys Knight 2003" in bold black ink. Knight, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist, is best known for her soulful vocals and timeless hits, including Midnight Train to Georgia and Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye). The photo is professionally framed in a black distressed wood frame with a glass front for preservation.Artist: Gladys KnightIssued: 2003Dimensions: 14"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH WOODEN DIALGEORGE YONGE, WITH A MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1816The five pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7.75 high by 4.75 inches wide at the base and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate and stamped T & R over serial number 5774, the 12 inch circular integral cream painted Roman numeral wooden dial inscribed GEO'E YONGE, Strand, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands, set behind set a hinged convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel applied within slender caddy moulded wooden surround, the rear with box case secured by pegs incorporating a door to the right hand side and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the rear of the dial panel inscribed with notes for inscribing the dial for George Yonge dated 1816.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 18cm (7ins) deep. George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832. Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites and Reed to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1817. Condition Report: Movement is in fine, clean working condition and is free from visible alteration. The escapewheel and pallets may be later 19th century 'service' replacements replicating the original except for having securing screws to the collets. The dial is in fine condition with old surface exhibiting light crazing following the direction of the wood grain beneath; the black numerals/text may have been carefully strengthened. The hands appear original and are in fine condition. The bezel is in fine condition with working lock; the wooden dial panel/surround is in fine original condition with faults limited to a few minor age-related bumps and bruises. The box case is generally in good clean condition with visible faults limited to some slight chipping/wear to the vertical rear edge to the left-hand side and other fairly minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The rail forming the rear edge of the curved flap within the appears to have been renewed and the veneer replaced with well-matched timber over the repair. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, wider and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III ONE-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH TRANSITIONAL PART FIRED-ENAMEL DIALJOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 215 CIRCA 1804The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escape wheel, Arnold spring detent escapement with detent set within a tapered slot cut in the backplate and secured via a screwed foot, Arnold Z-type bimetallic balance with compensating nuts mounted on extensions to each rim segment and paired brass timing screws to circumference, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet applied to the curved mainspring pivot plate, blued backcock and pillar securing screws, and signed John R. Arnold. London, N. 215, Inv'et Fecit in a curve to the outer edge, the 3.625 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Arnold, London No. 215 over inset slightly convex circular white enamel subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 215 to the centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with blued steel hands and secured by a convex-glazed screw-down bezel into a brass bowl with winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals into a later purpose-made mahogany three tier box with a winding key, the exterior with square brass escutcheon plate and flush hinged brass carrying handles to sides; together with the original mainspring (now removed and replaced due to weakness) scratch engraved Robert Clark Nov 1 to inside edge.18cm (7ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a private collector. John Roger Arnold is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONMETERS AT GREENWICH... as born in Greenwich in February 1769 and apprenticed to his father in 1783. In 1792 he was sent to Paris to work with A.L. Breguet who was known to/friendly with John Arnold senior. John Roger took-on the majority of the workings of the business at 102 Cornhill, London, from around 1796 and succeeded his father on his death in 1799; by the following year the workshops had been transferred to new premises at Dalston, east London. In 1805 John Roger Arnold presented the Board of Longitude with his Explanation of Time Keepers constructed by Mr Arnold, to qualify for the £3,000 longitude award which corresponded to an equal amount allocated to Thomas Earnshaw at that time. The business was moved to John Roger Arnold's house at Chigwell in 1816. The following year he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company, and in 1821 he was credited with the invention of the 'U' shaped compensated chronometer balance. In 1830 Arnold took Edward John Dent into partnership (after the unfortunate demise of his adopted son and likely successor); the partnership lasted ten years before being dissolved leaving Arnold to work alone until his death in 1843. The business was subsequently acquired by Charles Frodsham. The present chronometer was produced soon after the death of John Arnold in 1799 by his son John Roger Arnold. The dial is particularly notable in that it has a white enamel insert for the subsidiary seconds, and Arabic five-minute annotations to the outer track. It is known that John Arnold senior had a strong preference for enamel dials, a practice which was continued by John Roger, but by around chronometer number 220 he had adopted silvered dials. However, it would seem that just prior to this, John Roger Arnold produced a very small number with hybrid dials which were silvered but inset with an enamel subsidiary seconds disc. The present lot would appear to be one of only two known surviving examples of this type, with the other being number 217 which is now housed in the collection of the British Museum (number 1958, 1006. 1937). The Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track is also a feature that was also phased-out around the time of the introduction silvered brass for the dials.Of additional interest is the engraved inscription to the mainspring of the present lot Robert Clark Nov 1, which mirrors that of the mainspring of number 217 - which is inscribed Robert Clark May 12 1804. This would suggest that the mainspring for the current lot was made in October/November 1803 by the specialist spring maker of that name who is known to have worked 1774-1815. From this it would be reasonable to date the present chronometer to early 1804.The last chronometer to be made with the timepiece housed in a brass drum without gimbals (contained in typical Arnold-type octagonal wooden casing) is number 217. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that present instrument was also housed in a similar manner, but as then was subsequently upgraded to brass bowl and gimbals (of a type used by Morris Tobias) in the 1830's. When the present lot was discovered by the vendor the box was missing, hence the present box was commissioned using solid timber salvaged from a contemporary table leaf and executed to match the date and style of the present bowl and gimbals. The present lot is a very rare survivor of documentary importance as it was made at a transitional period in John Roger Arnold's work. When he was evolving his dials from white enamel (with Arabic five minutes to outer track) to fully silvered; and the case from brass drum without gimbals (in a faceted wooden surround) to gimballed brass bowl suspended within a square box. Not only this, but it was also made during the height of the Napoleonic Wars and the build-up to the Battle of Trafalgar. At time when the Arnold workshop would have been busy producing chronometers for the Royal Navy so one can only imagine what this timepiece has witnessed.
A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped R over serial number 4580, the 3.5 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals and scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged bevel-glazed leaf-cast gilt brass bezel, the case with porcelain flowerhead decorated foliate surmount applied to the cushion-shaped turquoise glazed drum housing the movement, raised on a gilt rococo scroll upright issuing further gilt floral trails applied with porcelain blooms, flanked by a pair of opposing porcelain figures of Dogs of Fo set on a gilt rocaille scroll cast and chased base.33cm (13ins) high, 19cm (11.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance:The Estate of a deceased Gentleman.
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY ON ENGLISH CLOCKSTHIRTEEN PUBLICATIONS:Symonds, R.W, THOMAS TOMPION HIS LIFE AND WORK The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London 1969, dj; Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London 1969, dj; Cescinsky, Herbert OLD ENGLISH MASTER CLOCKMAKERS AND THEIR CLOCKS George Routledge and Sons Limited, London 1938; Dawson, P.G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1982, binding incomplete; Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1969, dj; Roberts, Derek BRITISH SKELETON CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1987, dj; Hawkins, J.B. THOMAS COLE & VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING Published by the author, Sydney 1975; Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their History and development Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1974, dj; Beeson, C.F.C. ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 Brant Wright Associates Limited, limited first edition numbered 207, Ashford 1977; Edwards, Ernest L. The Grandfather Clock John Sherratt and Son Limited, Altrincham 1974, dj; Clutton, Cecil; Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS ninth edition, Bonanza Books, New York 1956; Howse, Derek THE TOMPION CLOCKS AT GREENWICH AND THE DEAD-BEAT ESCAPEMENT reprint from December 1970 and March 1971 issues of 'Antiquarian Horology', The Antiquarian Horological Society, London undated, staple bound, and Roberts, Derek An Exhibition of:- PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS, JUNE 1986 Derek Roberts Antiques, Tonbridge 1986, softbound, (13).
A FINE GEORGE II 2.75 INCH TERRESTRIAL POCKET GLOBENATHANIEL HILL, LONDON, PUBLISHED 1754 The sphere applied with twelve hand coloured engraved printed gores and two polar calottes, the equatorial graduated in degrees and hours and the ecliptic showing the symbols of the zodiac, the prime meridian marked with a dotted line passing through London and the land masses outlined in colour with many countries and states labelled including NEW HOLLAND partly shown, land north of the Mississippi R. labelled Unknown Parts, Antarctica not delineated and annotated ICE SEA only below Cape Horn, the North Pacific with rococo cartouche inscribed A NEW, Terrestrial, GLOBE, by Nath Hill, 1754, the poles pierced for axis pins; contained within original ray skin covered case lined with twelve hand coloured printed gores and two polar calottes with equatorial and ecliptic lines matching the terrestrial globe, stars expressed in varying orders of magnitude and allegorical representations of the constellations finely executed, the exterior with twin hook and eye securing latches.The sphere 7cm (2.75ins) diameter; the case 7.6cm (3ins) diameter overall. Nathaniel Hill is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 'The Sun & Globe' Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, London 1746-1764. He was apprenticed to the celebrated early globe-maker, Richard Cushee, and latterly took-on his Chancery Lane address. Nathaniel Hill was in-turn succeeded by Thomas Bateman who was then followed by John Newton. Indeed Hill's plates for the present globe were used the basis for Newton's first pocket globe (1783) with relatively few updates. Nathaniel Hill's 1754 pocket globe proved particularly popular which might, in part, be due to competitive pricing, as it cost seven shillings six pence versus ten shillings for others by makers such as Senex and Martin and Dudley Adams. Condition Report: Globe is in very good original condition retaining old varnish surface with only light wear and mellowing/discoloration evident. There is a very small (2mm) scuff on the 'Artic circle' above the title cartouche and another less noticeable scuff off the west coast of Africa otherwise only light rubbing is evident. There is no visible evidence of cracks, bruises or restoration. The poles a pierced for axis pivots but none are fitted. The case is also in fine original condition although it has distorted vert slightly. The celestial papers are in fine condition with strong colouring and only a few small spots of discolouration and very light wear to the edges of the opening sections. The exterior is veneered in panels of ray skin with some slight shrinkage/opening to the joins only. Condition Report Disclaimer
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO EARLY DUTCH AND FRENCH HOROLOGYTHREE VOLUMES:Sellink, Dr. J.L. DUTCH ANTIQUE DOMESTIC CLOCKS H.E. Stenfert Kroese B.V., Leiden 1973, quarter bound with gilt titled morocco spine and marbled boards; Plomp, Dr. R. Spring-driven pendulum clocks 1657-1710 Interbook International B.V., Schiedam 1979, dj, and Plomp, Dr. R. Early French Pendulum Clocks, known as Pendules Religieuses Interbook International B.V., Schiedam 2009, scarce hardback edition with dj, (3).
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ENGLISH CLOCKSNINE VOLUMES:Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS The Waverley Book Company Limited, London 1916, 4to green half calf gilt title to spine and card box (a fine copy); Hurcomb, W.E. The Wetherfield Collection OF 222 CLOCKS, SOLD BY W.E. HURCOMB ON 1ST MAY 1928 FOR £30,000 published by the author, London 1929, inscribed in ink 'E. Dent & Co., Shop Copy' to inside of front board, gilt titled cloth; Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2008, dj; Darken, Jeff (editor) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS catalogue for an exhibition at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 29th March-22nd June 2003, The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2003, softbound; Zeeman, J. DE NEDERLANDSE STAANDE KLOK Van Gorcum Assen, Amsterdam 1977, dj; Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS E. and F.N. Spon Limited, London 1922; Baillie, G.H. WATCHMAKERS & CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1951; Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain N.A.G. Press, London 1981, dj; Lloyd, H. Alan THE COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS Country Life, London 1969, dj, and another sundry publication, (10).
Three yellow metal gem set dress rings, including a 9ct gold coral and pearl double row ring, ring size N, gross weight approximately 2.3g; a 9ct gold and garnet single stone ring, size R, gross weight approximately 2.8g; and a yellow metal and sapphire double row ring, size Q, gross weight approximately 3.9g, assessed as approximately 9ct (3)Coral ring has chip to one of the corals, otherwise ok. Garnet ring in good condition. Sapphire ring has been resized and lost hallmarks, stones intact, wear and tear commensurate with age
Jean Dubuffet A collection of volumes on Jean Dubuffet to include Messer (Thomas) Jean Dubuffet: A Retrospective, New York: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 1973, folio with original dustcover; Schjeldahl (Peter) Jean Dubuffet: Recent Paintings October 31 -29 November 1980, New York: The Pace Gallery, 1980, 4to, thick card covers; together with other volumes on the artist (qty) The Library of Roger Cardinal Roger Cardinal (1940-2019)Roger Cardinal was one of Britain’s most distinguished art historians, best known for defining what is generally known as Outsider Art - that is, art by people with no formal training. He began his career as a lecturer at the French department of the University of Manitoba, Canada, subsequently moving to Warwick University and finally to the University of Kent at Canterbury, where he taught for fifty years and held a professorship.Roger Cardinal was not only a leading authority on Outsider Art, but also on Surrealism. He was a prolific writer and a master of literary style. His eloquent, percipient writings include several books on a wide range of subjects such as Outsider Art (1972), German Romantics in Context (1975) Figures of Reality (1981), Expressionism (1984), The Landscape Vision of Paul Nash (1989), The Cultures of Collecting (1994), and Kurt Schwitters (2011). He also acted as a curator and was a regular contributor to art-historical publications.Cardinal’s interest in art lay in its margins - the neurodiverse, psychotic, uneducated, autistic, self-taught and ‘other’. His fascination with artists such as the violently psychotic Adolf Wölfli lay in their creativity rather than in the sensationalism of their lives. Certainly, it did not lie in the resale value of their work. That outsider art should have its own multimillion-dollar annual fair in New York and specialist departments at Christie’s auctioneers ran quite contrary to Cardinal’s thinking.Much of Roger Cardinal’s library has recently been donated to the Tate Gallery including the handwritten diaries that he kept his whole life. Cardinal often used books as working tools, heavily annotating in the margins - as with many volumes in the current sale. The library offered reflects Cardinal’s varied interests and fluent command of French and German. Alongside a large collection of art reference works in his specialist subjects, we also find collections of books on fairy tales and science fiction.
A group of twenty-four livery buttons, including sets of waistcoat buttons made from USA dimes and European coins, others with Royal connections, including a rare early struck silver button depicting the head of Queen Anne between A R (Anna Regina)Good condition overall, wear commensurate with age
Folio Society volumes largely concerning Global History, to include Gurney (O. R.) [et al.] Empires of the Ancient Near East, 4 volumes, 1999; Norwich (John Julius) Byzantium, 3 volumes, 2003; Hourani (Albert) A History of the Arab Peoples, 2009, among other Folio Society volumes on related subjects (13)Generally good condition, with limited shelf wear. All volumes in original slipcases. Internal contents generally bright.
[Binding, manner of James Scott] The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testament, Oxford: by T. Wright and W. Gill ... sold by R. Baldwin, and S. Crowder, 1769, 4to, contemporary red morocco gilt with Rococo cartouches, C scrolls with dancing angels carrying the Ark of the Covenant, a gated arch and below an elaborate chandelier [to both front and back cover], marbled endpapers, bookplate removed elaborate gilt spine A Gloucestershire book collector The binding is reminiscent of the work of the Scottish bookbinder James Scott (d. 1785/6) who was succeeded by his son William. Scott worked in Edinburgh's old town from the early 1770s to the early 1780s. A similar binding can be seen in the National Library of Scotland on John Milton's Paradise Lost (Bdg.m.146)Herbert 1196; Darlow & Moule 887. This and the folio Oxford edition of the same year are known as the Oxford "Standard" editions, being a revision of the Authorised version by Benjamin Blayney following the lines of Paris’s Cambridge edition of 1762.
British Military History to include Anglesey (The Marquess of) A History of the British Cavalry, Barnsley: Leo Cooper, 1998, 8 volumes; Barnes (Major R. Money) The British Army of 1914, London: Seeley Service & Co., 1968; Farwell (Byron) Armies of the Raj: From the Mutiny to Independence, 1858-1947, London: Viking, 1989, among various other volumes concerning military history (qty)
Medal, Christ's Hospital: The Richards Prize struck in gold by Benj Wyon, with head of George Richards to obverse and arms of Christ's hospital to reverse, inscribed to rim Russell Meiggs 1921, 4cm in diameter, in a fitted box, approximately 48.6gRussell Meiggs was awarded this medal, known as the Richards Gold Medal, in 1921 for Latin Hexameter verse. Thence by descent to the current ownerRussell Meiggs (1902-1989) was a British historian. He did extensive research on the Roman port city of Ostia. Meiggs was Fellow and Tutor in Ancient History at Balliol College, Oxford, from 1939 to 1970. Meiggs was additionally a friend of both C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and was instrumental in encouraging the publication of The Hobbit.
Folio Society volumes largely concerning History, to include Fletcher (Ian, ed.) The Campaigns of Wellington, 3 volumes, 2007; Burn (A R) The Folio History of Ancient Greece, 4 volumes, 2002; Barber (Richard) British Myths and Legends, 1998, among other Folio Society volumes (17)Generally good condition overall, with moderate shelf wear to most volumes and internal contents fairly bright. All in slipcases. Please contact Chorley's for further information on any individual volumes that comprise the lot.
Bigland (Ralph) Historical, Monumental and Genealogical Collections relative to the County of Gloucester, London: John Nichols, 1786, partial volume 1 only (to Barrington Parva), tall folio, original boards, pastedown with pasted bookplate with large margins for Ralph Bigland designed by H. Copland, first free endpaper with later bookplate, inscribed to pastedown 'Bigland's copy - arms in margins by him', dedication leaf with coat of arms vignette and eight further engraved vignettes of churches, 56 hand-drawn arms to the margins in outline of which 24 are fully or partially hand-coloured, Inscribed to title for J. D. Niblett, Haresfield Court, Gloucestershire, 1883. Accompanied by a letter by the City of Gloucester Museums, 1967 'The County Records Office in Gloucester think that the ink drawings in this volume are contemporary with it, and were probably drawn by Richard [sic] Bigland himself original plain boards soiled, spine lacking, hinges cracked, oages uncut and lightly chipped, later rococo bookplate for R Bigland Somerset, first free endpaper with 20th century sticker bookplate, first gathering loose pages, p 52 lower corner with loss not affecting text. Lacking plate for Badmington Magna and several other plates, Final page 140, lacking remainder of volume. pages toned and scattered spotting, incomplete volume 1
An early 20th Century Pitt Club medal, 'Russell Meiggs Pitt Club Exhibitioner from Christ's Hospital School Horsham 1921', 4.5cm diameter, in a presentation boxRussell Meiggs (1902-1989) and thence by descent.Russell Meiggs (1902-1989) was a British historian. He did extensive research on the Roman port city of Ostia. Meiggs was Fellow and Tutor in Ancient History at Balliol College, Oxford, from 1939 to 1970. Meiggs was additionally a friend of both C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien and was instrumental in encouraging the publication of The Hobbit. Generally good overall, minor wear commensurate with age
Lysons (Samuel) A Collection of Gloucestershire Antiquities, London: Cadell & Davies, 1803, tall folio, later rebound in half calf with marbled boards, red title label, 110 engraved plates of which 10 hand-coloured, seven of total plates from later editions, bound to the front with a manuscript letter from R. Buckman dated London, August 24, 1842 on behalf of T. Cadell's estate to the Rev H. J. Hacombe relating to the plates in 'Lyson's Gloucestershire', signed and addressed, postmarked with Penny Red; bound with an advertisement and Etchings of Views and Antiquities in the County of Gloucester, London: A. Strahan for T. Cadell et al., 1791, vignette title, 58 plates incomplete and from various editions; Good (J.) A Collection of Coats of Arms Borne by the Nobility and Gentry of the Country of Glocester, London: J. Good, 1792, folio, later half roan and cloth boards, marbled endpapers, engraved title, list of subscribers appended, 62 plates of arms (2)A Gloucestershire book collectorLysons: Plate 8, 44, 53, 55, 59, 60, 64 from a later edition, two plates 52. Not collated. Enquire for full condition report
Coxe (William) An Historical Tour in Monmouthshire illustrated with Views by Sir R. C. Hoare, London: for T. Cadell, 1801, folio, aeg, full calf gilt rebacked, two parts in one, one of sixty copies on 'Royal Paper', marbled endpapers, armorial bookplate for Joshua Smith, Stoke Park, 1 fold out map, 93 full page plates with one fold-out, further vignettes to textA Gloucestershire book collector
Herefordshire Churches to include Lewis (George. R.) Illustrations and Descriptions of the Ancient Church of Shobdon, Herefordshire, London: Pelham Richardson, 1851-1852, folio, later cloth and marbled slipcase, Parts 1-4 in one, retaining original card covers with hand-numbered Parts, 20 plates, vignette title; Lewis (George R.) Illustrations of Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire, London: G. R. Lewis and William Pickering, 1842, folio, half roan and cloth boards, leather title label to cover, 28 plates of which one double page (2)A Gloucestershire book collector
A large silkwork picture of the three-mast ship 'Bann', 19th century, English, with appliqué silk sails set on to a pale-blue silk background, embroidered sea and accents, with an accompanying vessel and plaque reading 'Bann, London, F Pinder, Commander',55 x 85cm, framed and glazedProvenance: From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly.The iron-hulled 'Bann' was completed in July 1875 by T R Oswald & Co. of Sunderland, for James Nourse Ltd. of London. Captain F Pinder was Master from October 1875 to 1878. In 1912, she became a hulk at Bremen.Condition ReportFrame size 79 x 110cm. Overall very good condition. There are a few losses and signs of wear to the edges of the silk sails. Some loose threads to the embroidered areas. Later framed. Some fading.
R Dean for Minton, a twin-handled pate-sur-pate decorated vase, 1911, decorated with battle ships cutting through waves, signed, incised 3508, factory marks with date cypher, 37cm.Footnote:Similar examples executed by Dean suggest this unusual series was produced to commemorate the coronation of George V and Queen Mary.
English bone china part dessert service, perhaps H&R Daniel, well-painted floral reserves, Royal blue ground, including a rectangular comport, width 35cm, two covered sucrier and stands, set of four leaf shaped dishes, pair of oval dishes, pair of square dishes, seventeen plates, some damage. Condition report:Comport; one handle chipped and cracked Covered sucrier 1; lid is good, bowl and stand heavily riveted and stuck back together Covered sucrier 2; lid partly restored, damaged and inpieces, bowl is good, stand is heavily riveted together Leaf dishes; one handle eiveted and repaired, the other three no obvious damage or repair Oval dishes; no obvious damage or restoration Square dishes; no obvious dmage or restoration Plates; five plates are chipped, one with multiple cracks, the others with no obvious damage or restoration PLease note; All pieces are VERY dirty and we can not make any confident assessment of the condition of the painted surfaces.Additional images have been uplaoded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
A large R. Lalique ‘Martigues’ opalescent glass dish, designed 1920, Marcilhac 377, moulded mark R. LALIQUE FRANCE, 36.5cm diameter Heavy scuffing and scratching to the interior of the bowl and rim. The underside has some occasional scratches. No chips or cracks detected, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
The Rolls-Royce 20/25hp by Tom C. Clarke and Bernard R. King. Published Complete Classics 1997.Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
AEG 110w electric drill PN 2200 R. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
Bentley Mulsanne & Bentley Turbo R & Bentley Eight / Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II & Silver Spur II Motor Car Tool Kit & Bulbs for 1990 to 1994.Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.
THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME/ LOVE ME DO 7" (RED PARLOPHONE PACK). A quality pack of 2 7" singles by The Beatles, both original UK red Parlophone label pressings. Titles include Please Please Me/ Ask Me Why (45-R 4983, 1963 UK pressing. 4-prong labels with "Made In Gt Britain" text. Record VG, comes in original striped paper sleeve) & Love Me Do/ PS I Love You (45-R 4949, 1963 UK pressing. 4-prong labels with "Made In Gt Britian" credit. Record G+. Comes in original striped paper sleeve).
THE BEATLES - LADY MADONNA 7" - ORIGINAL UK DEMO - (PARLOPHONE R 5675). Fantastic to see original UK 7" demo of Lady Madonna c/w The Inner Light. The record (original green/white A Parlophone labels, R 5675) is in VG+ condition - with clean and glossy playing surfaces, there are a couple of light surface marks/scuffs though these are not heavier feelable scratches. With some wear and initials in pen on the centre label. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers: 7XCE 18438-3 1 G & 7XCE 18439-2 2 1 G with KT machine stamped on both sides at the 11/12 o' clock position. With original company sleeve.
THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (ORIGINAL UK 'MCARTNEY' DEMO - PARLOPHONE 45-R 4949). A starter original UK demo copy of one of the most desirable Beatles records of all time! Please read the description and don't hesitate on getting in touch for sound clips of the record prior to the auction. The record (original white/red 'A' Parlophone label, 45-R 4949 serrated rim, 'McArtney' misspelling) is graded visually in G condition. There are a number of surface marks/scuffs to the playing surfaces, though these do not extend to deeper scratches. With pen markings with some writing to both sides. Love Me Do plays VG with some light surface noise, a bit of crackle though no skips or jumps. P.S. I Love You plays VG+ with only a little surface noise, absolutely no other issues. The four prong centre is fully intact. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): 7XCE 17144-1N ZT JR & 7XCE 17145-1N ZT JR. Housed with original (stock) company sleeve.
THE BEATLES - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND (UK SOLID CENTRE PRESSING - PARLOPHONE R 5084). Seldom seen solid centre (likely mid 1960s) pressing of I Want To Hold Your Hand c/w This Boy. This pressing contains 'The Parlophone Co...' label rim text, Northern Songs/N.C.B A side credits and Northern Songs only B side credits. The record is in VG+ condition showing a few light surface marks/scuffs, these not heavier in nature. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): 7XCE 17559-1N KT 3 GL R & 7XCE 17560-1N KT MA T. Generic sleeve.
THE BEATLES - 7" PACK (INC FLEXI/ OVERSEAS/ REISSUES). A quality selection of 11 7" singles by The Beatles. Titles include Tony Sheridan With The Beatles (21 610, Record VG+/ sleeve VG), If You Love Me Baby (52 317, record VG+/ sleeve VG), Ain't She Sweet (NH 52317, VG+), The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record (LYN 1970/ 71, 7" flexi. VG+/ VG+), Nowhere Man (GEP 8952), Cracker Ballet (7EG 8919), The Beatles Greatest (GEP 8880), A Hard Days Night (GEP 8920), PS I Love You (45-R 4714), On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2 (inc carrier bag) and Various - Produced For Walls By Apple (4-track 7" that includes The Iveys, James Taylor, Jackie Lomax and Mary Hopkin). Condition is generally VG to Ex+.
THE BEATLES - LOVE ME DO 7" (RED PARLOPHONE - NO 'MADE IN GT BRITAIN' CREDIT - 45-R 4949). A sought-after original red Parlophone 7" pressing of Love Me Do/ PS I Love You - the debut single by The Beatles (45-R 4949, 1962 UK pressing on Parlophone. 4-prong red labels with silver text, no Made In Gt Britain text. Labels are bright and legible with minor storage wear. The record is VG+ condition, displays a couple of light/ hairline paper marks. Comes in original stripey company sleeve).
GEORGE HARRISON & RINGO STARR - 7" DEMO PACK. A smashing pack of 6 7" singles by two of the Beatles, all demo pressings. Artists/ titles include George Harrison inc Give Me Love (R5988, record Ex+), All Those Years Ago (K17807, Ex+), True Love (K16896, Ex+) and When We Was Fab (W8131, Ex). Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen (R 5995, Ex+) and Splinter - Half Way There (AMS 5506, release date hand-written on label. Ex+),
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