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Bonhams
Lot 182

Richard Eurich R.A. (British, 1903-1992)Two Girls Trying to Catch a Dog signed and dated 'R. Eurich 79' (lower right)oil on board18.5 x 31.5cm (7 5/16 x 12 3/8in).Footnotes:ExhibitedBradford, Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, Richard Eurich R.A.: A Retrospective Exhibition, 25 November 1979-20 January 1980, no. 109This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 260

Robert Medley (British, 1905-1994)The Antique Room at the Slade signed and dated 'R. Medley/50' (upper right)oil on canvas76.5 x 63.5cm (30 1/8 x 25in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 66

Richard Smith (British, 1931-2016)Four Corners 2 signed 'RICHARD SMITH' (on stretcher bar)acrylic on canvas122.5 x 122.5cm (48 1/4 x 48 1/4in).Painted in 1965(unframed)Footnotes:ProvenanceWith Kasmin Limited, London, 1972, where acquired byWith Studio La Citta, Milan, where acquired byPrivate Collection, ItalyWith Galleria Dell'Ariete, Milan (as Untitled)'There was painting before Dick Smith and there was painting after Dick Smith, and they were not the same.' (C. Stephens in R. Smith, Artworks 1954-2013, EFB Publishing and Thames & Hudson, London, 2022, p. 41)Richard 'Dick' Smith, who was born in Letchworth, Hertfordshire and studied at The Royal College of Art from 1954-1957, was a prodigious talent whose work became admired both in the U.K. and the U.S.A., where he would work for much of his career. By the age of 35 Smith had already participated in several influential mixed exhibitions, including representing the U.K. at the Venice Biennale, and enjoyed an early retrospective exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery. He would exhibit again at the Venice Biennale in 1970, and further major exhibitions include a solo exhibition at the Hayward Gallery in 1973 and a second retrospective at the Tate in 1975. His output broadly comprises of early formal paintings rooted in Pop imagery, large colour field shaped canvases which push the boundary of painting into three dimensions, hanging 'kite' paintings which reject the conventionality of a traditional canvas construction and painterly canvases concerned with space and gravity which date to his final two decades.The present work is number two in a series of four paintings Smith executed in 1965 titled Four Corners. In these works, Smith, who had already moved his painting practice from two to three dimensions, instead chooses to work within the parameters of a traditional canvas painting and interrupts the conventional space with vibrant curving colour bands.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 67

Richard Smith (British, 1931-2016)Untitled (diptych) both signed and dated 'R Smith 75' (lower left)pencil and watercolour on folded paper with paperclipsboth 51 x 50cm (20 x 19 3/4 in).(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner by 1979Richard Smith's works on paper, which were initially necessary preparatory exercises for his shaped canvases, became increasingly central to his practice in the 1970s and he began to exhibit them in this decade. Smith was entranced by the Japanese craft of origami. Cut, folded, and pinned coloured sheets were assembled to form, combine, and disrupt geometrical hues. The lightness of such works aided Smith in developing his painting practice, as his celebrated aerial 'kite' paintings of the period stemmed from a desire to align his works on canvas with such works on paper.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 68

Richard Smith (British, 1931-2016)Monogram signed and dated 'R Smith 78' (lower centre)pencil and watercolour on folded paper with paperclips56.5 x 56cm (22 1/4 x 22 in).Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner by 1979This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Gerrards Auction Rooms
Lot 221

Ladies 9ct Gold Attractive Opal and Diamond Set Ring. Full Hallmark to Shank. Pleasing Opal of Oval Form, With 6 Small Diamonds to Shoulders of Good Colour. Ring Size R - S. Weight 2,6 grams. Shank / Setting Very Good Condition.

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Gerrards Auction Rooms
Lot 135A

18ct Gold and Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Set Ring, Fully Hallmarked to Shank. The 3 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of Excellent Colour / Clarity. Est Diamond Weight 0.20 pts, Ring Size R. Weight 3 grams.

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 107

A Large & Comprehensive Collection of Microscope Accessories, English, c.1865, objectives signed R & J Beck 31 Cornhill, London', an extensive set of accessories including 7 objective cans with 6 objectives, 7 eyepieces, a substage prism for a triangular bar, an Amici prism, various substage condensors, a large quadruple objective nosepiece, Leiberkuhns and many other accessories, case 42.6cm long, 20.8cm deep

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 187

An Important Butterfly & Moth Collection & Archive of Dr.T. H. C. Taylor, The cabinet, English, c.1880, constructed of French polished mahogany with panelled sides, plinth base on bun feet, with tall glazed door with key and lock, containing 2 banks of 10 drawers with a separator in the centre, each drawer with mahogany pulls, with fitted glazed tops on wooden runners, the collection consists of mounted specimens with the specimen title on a large label, each individual specimen with a separate mounting label on the pin below showing a collection number or in some cases a more detailed label and is complete with a detailed descriptive book that relates to the numbers on each of the specimens, the book contains the following information for each species Number, Name, Sex, Date, Method of Capture, Location, and a handwritten letter talking about how and when the collection was formed, even detailing the cost of the cabinet at £20.00, cabinet height 124cm The Wing Collection the collection comes with 8 bound albums and several bound folders containing a collection of Insect wings collected from around the globe, these albums and folders are titled; Indo - Aust. Nyn (specimens dated 1925-1932) Indo - Aust. Pap. (specimens dated 1925) Indo - Aust. Pier., Eryc., Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1926) Indo - Aust. Dan., Satyr., Ama (specimens dated 1926) Sphingidae, Uganda, (specimens dated 1925) Uraniidae Epiplemidae, New Guinea (specimens dated 1926-1932) Africa - Pap. (specimens dated 1936) Africa - Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1936-1943) Africa - Nym (specimens dated 1936-1938) Africa - Dan., Satyr., Eryc. (specimens dated 1935) Africa - Nym. (inc Acraea) (specimens dated 1939) Java Fiji With 8 manila folders of wings The Archive of Documents & Books the cabinet comes with a large collection of documents, photographs, and books relating to Dr. T. H. C. Taylor and his work the documents include: A collection of 4 sketchbooks of exceptionally well-executed Zoological pencil drawings including insects, mammal anatomy, and other subjects. Book - The Coconut Moth in Fiji A History of its Control by Means of Parasites, by J. D. Tothill, T. H. C. Taylor & R. W. Paine, 1930, with handwritten dedication form T. H. C. Taylor Letters - a green folder of notes taken on the back of a large number of letters mainly from Uganda Protectorate, Department of Agriculture. Offprint - Scale Parasite from West Indies, 1928. Offprint - Parasite for 'Clidemia hirta', 1928. Journal - Nature, vol 237 No. 5355 June 16 1972. Offprint - locust news letter, with compliments of Gurdas Singh, United Nations 1972. offprints - various most signed. Journal Anti Locust Research Centre 1971. Book - proceedings of the international study Conference on the Current & Future problems of acridology, Hemming 7 Taylor 1970. Book - restricted, Draft, the desert Locust Inter regional, general report, United Nations, 1966, handwritten note by T. H. C. Taylor. Documents - 3 expired British Passports for Taylor with multiple stamps and visas. Journals - Collection of period journals and books related to Taylor's work. Letter - The Commonwealth Institute of Entomology, British Museum, Cromwell Road, London - Possible plates from published work Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij receipt for travel 1933. Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as a young man. Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as an old man. Photographs - a collection of photographs from Taylor's travells to Fiji & Java Photographs - other various photographs and groups including Taylor. Document - Resume of the work of Dr. T. H. C. Tayloy, Tay, taggers, Tom Document - Obituary Dr T. H. C. Taylor, who died on April 14, 1972, 1 was a leading tropical entomologist and a pioneer of the biological control of insects leaving an enduring impact through his pioneering work on biological control of insects. After graduating with first-class honors in zoology from the University of London in 1924, Taylor's passion led him straight to Fiji, where he embarked on groundbreaking research. In his quest for effective insect control, he traveled extensively throughout Melanesia, Eastern Asia, and the West Indies, collecting suitable parasites and gaining invaluable insights into the diverse challenges of tropical entomology. Taylor's approach, which involved introducing natural predators and parasites to combat destructive pests, challenged conventional methods and established a promising alternative to the widespread use of harmful insecticides. His work laid the foundation for a new era of entomology, inspiring further exploration and advancements in the field. In Fiji, Dr. Taylor took on the coconut moth (Levuana iridescens) problem by introducing the Malaysian fly parasite (Bessa remota). This successful intervention prompted him to further establish the eulophid wasp (Pediobiu.v parvulus) to control the coconut leaf-miner and the coocinellid beetle (Cryptognatha nodiceps) to manage the coconut scale insect. These introductions effectively eliminated these serious pests, thanks to Taylor's hands-on field studies and skillful breeding techniques. Moreover, Dr. Taylor's early research in Trinidad on the thrips (Liothrips urichi) led to a successful control of the pasture weed (Clidemia hirta) in Fiji. By utilizing this natural predator, he demonstrated the potential of biological control as an alternative to harmful insecticides. This approach, which had already been pioneered in California and Hawaii, holds significant relevance today, given the growing global concern over the impact of insecticides on the environment. In his notable publication, "The Biological Control of an Insect in Fiji," Dr. Taylor made a significant contribution to the establishment of biological control as a credible and effective method. He provided valuable insights into the techniques of breeding and deploying predator and parasitic insects in controlled environments. This knowledge formed the foundation for future advancements in the field. In 1935, Dr. Taylor presented a paper in the Jubilee Proceedings of the Association of Applied Biologists, expressing his belief that biological control rarely succeeds in continental areas and is incompatible with chemical use. At the time, his assessment seemed accurate. However, subsequent developments and techniques have proven that biological control can be effective even in continental regions, challenging Dr. Taylor's initial viewpoint. Nonetheless, his early work remains crucial in driving our understanding and exploration of biological control methods.

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 142

A Collection Drawing Instruments with important New Zealand Provenance, comprising of a 9in rolling rule in German Silver engraved 'ELLIOT PROS LONDON' to the top then engraved below 'N. Z. R. H. P. H.' - New Zealand Railway, Harry Pasley Higginson and impressed on the lid of the polished wooden case 'H. P. HIGGINSON N.Z.R.' and a part set of boxwood scale rules each stamped 'TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, with one inscribed in pencil to the rear R. B. Higginson, possibly his father, another rule stamped NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON and H.P.HIGGINSON, although not marked with his name are 2 other instruments from the same family, a Compass Clinometer by Casella, English, c.1890, in oxidised and bright lacquered brass, signed 'L Casella London, with telescope, in fitted leather case, and an earlier French clinometer signed L'ing ChavallierOpticien, Paris (a lot) Harry Pasley Higginson (1838–1900) was a British and New Zealand civil engineer known for his significant contributions, including the construction of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company (WMR) line from Wellington to the Manawatu during the 1880s. The WMR was a privately-funded project since the government opted not to undertake its construction. Additionally, Higginson played a key role in the discovery of Dodo bones on the island of Mauritius in 1865. Higginson was born in Thormanby, North Yorkshire, England, in 1838, and received his education at the Collegiate School in Leicester. In his engineering career, he completed an apprenticeship under Sir William Fairbairn in Manchester, followed by railway, canal, and waterworks projects in Russia (1860–1861), Mauritius (1862–1866), England, and India. While in India in 1868, he became an associate member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, later attaining full membership in 1871. In 1872, Higginson was appointed as the superintending engineer for railways and public works in the South Island. In 1878, he transitioned to private practice in Dunedin and gained recognition for his work on the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge, earning the Telford Premium from the Institute of Civil Engineers. This iconic bridge was finished in the late 1880s, serving as a vital access route to the Central Otago goldfields during that era. However, in 1963, traffic was rerouted to a new highway bridge on State Highway 6. The significance of the suspension bridge is underscored by its classification as a Category I historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Today, it stands as a popular tourist attraction, offering commercialized ziplines and bungee jumping experiences for visitors seeking adventure amid its historic and scenic surroundings In 1882, he was contracted as the chief engineer to complete the Wellington to Manawatu Railway, which he accomplished nine months ahead of schedule. He was awarded his promised bonus four years later. Higginson's final appointment was as the engineer-manager of the Wellington Gas Works. Regarding the discovery of Dodo bones, in 1865, while working for the Government Staff of the Mauritius Railways, Higginson encountered workers extracting bones from a swampy area called the 'Mare aux Songes.' He recognized the significance of these bones, suspected to belong to the Dodo bird, which was thought to be extinct. Higginson's discovery led to further investigations and the dispatch of a substantial quantity of bones to institutions such as the British Museum, Liverpool, York, and Leeds Museums. These bones contributed to the understanding of the Dodo bird and are still held by World Museum Liverpool, The Yorkshire Museum, and Leeds Museums and Galleries. Harry Pasley Higginson passed away in Wellington on February 26, 1900, at the age of 63, and he was laid to rest in the Karori Cemetery. His memory is honored with a stained glass window at the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, featuring depictions of the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and a Dodo.

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 121

A Very Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with double glazed door lock, no key, with 42 drawers each capable of holding 4 rows of 18 standard slides giving a total capacity of 3024, dimensions (cm) 38 x 33 x 42, the drawers constructed of oak with ceramic labels and ivorine (early celluloid) number. The slides covering various subjects including, arranged seeds, diatoms, insects, fibers, chemicals and other slides by Norman, slides by C. M. Topping, slides by Russel, slides by E. Wheeler, R & J Beck, London, along with many other good slides from various preparers

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 192

An Important Collection of 18 Papers documenting The History of DNA, An important collection of 18 papers documenting one of the most important scientific milestones of the twentieth century, recording the discovery of the molecular structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the early research that lead to its discovery as well as later papers on the DNA, the main component of chromosomes and the material that transfers genetic characteristics in all life forms. From ‘One Hundred Books Famous in Medicine, p. 362’, “Forty years after Watson and Crick's discovery, so much of the basic understanding of medicine and disease has advanced to the molecular level that their paper may be considered the most significant single contribution to biology and medicine in the twentieth century”. The double helix describing the molecular structure of DNA has not only reshaped biology, it has become a cultural icon, represented in sculpture, visual art, jewellery, and toys. In 1962, Watson, Crick, and Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material." By the early 1950s DNA had become one of the most important questions in biology. Maurice Wilkins of King's College London and his colleague Rosalind Franklin were both working on DNA, with Franklin producing X-ray diffraction images of its structure. Wilkins also introduced his friend Francis Crick to the subject, and Crick and his partner James Watson began their own investigation at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, focusing on building molecular models. After one failed attempt in which they postulated a triple-helix structure, they were banned by the Cavendish from spending any additional time on the subject. But a year later, after seeing new X-ray diffraction images taken by Franklin (notably the famous 'Photo 51'), they resumed their work and soon announced that not only had they discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, but even more importantly, that "the specific pairing we have postulated immediately suggests a possible copying mechanism for the genetic material."1. 1952 - Letters To The Editor: Evidence for the Pauling-Cory α-Helix in Synthetic Polypeptides, W. Cochran, F. H. C. Crick, Nature, February 9, 1952, vol 169, p.234-p.235, bound volume, library stamp for ‘Bibliothek d. Max Panck-Instituts fur Chemie’2. 1952 - Letters to the Editors, Is α-Keratin a coiled coil?, by F. H. C. Crick, Nature, November 22, 1952, p.883, bound volume 170 July – Dec 19523. 1953 - Helical Structure of Crystalline Deoxypentose Nucleic Acid, By Dr. M. H. F. Wilkins, and Dr. W. E. Seeds, Dr. A. R. Stokes and Dr. H. R. Wilson, Nature October 24, 1953, No.4382 p.759 – p7.624. 1953 - Evidence for 2-Chain Helix in Crystalline Structure of Sodium Deoxyribonucleate, by Rosalind E. Franklin and R. G. Gosling, Nature, July 25, 1953, vol.172, p.156-p.157, original wrappers and adverts.5. 1954 - The Structure of the Hereditary Material, by F. H. C. Crick, Scientific American, October 1954, p.45-p61, original wrappers and adverts.6. 1955 - Structure of Tobacco Mosaic Virus, by Dr. Rosalind E. Franklin, Nature, February 26, 1955, no.4452, , p.379-p.381, library stamp for Shell Chemical Company Limited, Library, bound volume 175 Jan-June 1955 Also in the same bound volume: Molecular Structure of Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid and Nucleoprotein, by M. Feughelman, R. Langridge, Dr. W. E. Seeds, and Dr. H. R. Wilson, Wheatstone Physics Laboratory, Kings College London, C. W. Hopper and Dr. M. H. F. Wilkins, Medical Research Council Biophysics Research Unit, Kings College London, Dr. R. K. Barclay and Dr. L. D. Hamilton, Sloan Kettering Institute, New York, Nature, May 14, 1955, Vol.175, p.834-p.8387. 1955 - Structure of Polyglycine II, by Dr. F. H. C. Crick and Dr. Alexander Rich, Nature, October 1955, Vol.176, p.780-p.781, Shell Chemical Company Limited, Library, bound volume 176 Jul-Dec 1955 Also in the same bound volume: The Structure of Collagen, by Dr. Alexander Rich and Dr. F. H. C. Crick, Nature, November 12 1955, No.4489, p.915-p.916,8. 1956 - Structure of Small Viruses, by F. H. C. Crick and J. D. Watson, Nature, March 10, 1956, No.4506, p473-p.475, bound volume 177 Jan-June 1956 Also in the same bound volume: Structure of Tobacco Mosaic Virus, by D. L. D. Caspar, Nature, May 19, 1956, No.4516, p.928 And Location of the Ribonucleic Acid in the Tobacco Mosaic Virus Particle, Nature, May 19, 1956, No.4516, p.928-p.9309. 1957 - Nucleic Acids, by F. H. C. Crick, reprinted from Scientific American September 1957, 11 pages10. 1958 - Absence of Phosphotriester Linkages in Tobacco Mosaic Virus, By D.E. Koshland, Jr., Norman S. Simmons and J. D. Watson, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.80 January 5 1958, p.105-p.107, bound volume with end papers11. 1962 - The Genetic Code, American Scientific, October 1962, p.66-p.74,12. 1962 - Messenger-RNA Attachment to Active Ribosomes, By R. W. Risebrough, A Tissieress, and J. D. Watson, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, Proceedings of the national Academy of Sciences of the united States of America, vol 48, March 1962, Number 3, p.430-p.436, bound volume Also in the same bound volume: Breakdown of Messenger RNA In Vitro Amina Acid Incorporation into Proteins, By A. Tissieres & J. D. Watson, Biological Laboratories, Harvard University, Proceedings of the national Academy of Sciences of the united States of America, vol 48, June 1962, Number 6, p.1061-p.1069, bound volume13. 1962 - Determination of the Helical Configuration of Ribonucleic Acid Molecules by X-ray Diffraction study of Crystalline Amino-Acid Transfer Ribonucleic Acid, by Dr. M. Spencer, Dr. W. Fuller, Dr. M. H. F. Wilkins, F.R.S., and Dr.G. L. Brown, Nature, June 16, 1962, No.4333, p.1014-p.1020, bound volume with all end papers and adverts.14. 1966 - The Genetic Code: III, by F. H. C. Crick, Scientific American, October 1966, p.55-p.62, original wrappers and adverts15. 1972 - Aharon Katzir Katchalsky, note on his death, F. H. C. Crick, Nature Vol 237, June 9 1972, p.357, bound volume, library stamp for ‘Strangeways Research Laboratory Library Cambridge’, For the better part of two years, Crick worked on the physical properties of cytoplasm at Cambridge's Strangeways Research Laboratory, headed by Honor Bridget Fell, with a Medical Research Council studentship, until he joined Max Perutz and John Kendrew at the Cavendish Laboratory.16. 1993 - The Double Helix – Watson & Crick’s ‘freak find’ of how like begats like, JAMA, February 24, 1993 Vol269 No.8 p.1040-p.1045, bound volume17. 2003 - The Double Helix – 50 Years, Nature, 23 January 2003, reprint of the 1953 paper Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids, original wrappers and adverts18. A structure for deoxyribose acid, and Molecular structure of deoxypentose nucleic acids, and Molecular configuration in sodium thymonucleate. Watson, Crick, Wilkins, Franklin, et al. Milestone articles from Nature 1953, vol 171, in The double helix – 50 years. Nature 2003, vol 421. Volume bound with original wrappers and adds in all issues

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 108

A Large Set of Microscope Accessories, English, c.1865, the spectroscope engraved 'R & J Back 31 Cornhill, London, 18' the accessories all to fit a large Beck Microscope such as the international or a No.1 stand, the accessories include: An eyepiece goniometer. A spectroscope eyepiece. A mineral holder. Various compressors and live boxes. A blue glass filter on a stand. all of these ar in a fitted French polished box 26.8cm x 21cm x 7.5cm

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 93

An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope, English, dated 1914 from the beck records, engraved to the rear of the foot ‘ROSENHAIN METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE PATENT R & J Beck London 30170’ and engraved along the front foot ‘TO MAWDSLEY BROOKE FROM H. HOLLINGSWORTH FEBUARY 10TH 1914’, the microscope is on a large and heavy foot with massive trunnions supporting the curved brass body, focusing is via 2 large wheels acting on a diagonal rack, fine focus is via a screw at the base of the stage, the stage has X-Y control via rackwork and can be fully rotated, an unusual and possibly unique addition of a reflected light stage is included with a mirror in a gimbal to one side with a 90deg prism, adjustable aperture and ABBE-type condenser, above this is a stage with clips. When not in use this unusual stage is removed and stored in the case, the body tube is fixed and has 3 apertures with covers to allow an early electric light and reflector to be used for transmitted light down through the objective, at the top is an unusual cam operated fine focus mechanism with pullys to be operated from behind a camera for photomicrography, the microscope comes with a large table condenser objectives and eyepieces all in the original French polished mahogany case with glazed door and large brass carry handle case height 41cm Footnote: the microscope is unique as it is fitted for both transmitted and reflected light. The Rosenhain microscope was only for metallurgical opaque work so this addition of a stage for transmitted light must have been a one off special order. It was never advertised in any of the catalogues. Mawdsley Brooke, was the son of JW Brooke, founder of The Brooke Motor Company in Lowestoft, he played a pivotal role in the company's history. Initially, the company focused on supplying ironworks to the fishing industry. However, it was Mawdsley's encounter with a Mr Estcourt on the Norfolk Broads in 1894 that sparked his fascination with the combustion engine. Inspired by this encounter, Mawdsley took the lead in developing a combustion engine at their Lowestoft works. Incorporating several of Mr Estcourt's patented inventions, the company created Brooke-branded vehicles. Although the motor car business eventually phased out, Mawdsley's passion for marine launches persisted. Under Mawdsley's guidance, the marine launch division of The Brooke Motor Company thrived, achieving both significant business success and personal racing triumphs. Mawdsley's dedication and innovation became synonymous with the enduring success of Mawdsley Brook's division within The Brooke Motor Company.

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Flints Auctions Ltd
Lot 83

AN Unusual American Electromedical Shock Machine, American, c.1890, with a metal plaque for 'R. G. WILLIAMS, MANUFACTURER 8 BARCLAY ST. NEW YORK', the polished oak case opening to reveal a bakelite plate incorporating an ajustabel dial and various terminals, with 2 electrodes and further electrodes in the case lid along with the original instruction, width 20cm

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Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle
Lot 664

A yellow sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut yellow sapphire measuring 11.9 x 9.8 x 6.6mm, estimated to weigh 5.86carats, surrounded by sixteen old cut diamonds and a further two diamonds to the shoulders, total diamond weight approximately 0.85carats, 18ct yellow gold mount and shank, ring size R, 5.7g gross.

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Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle
Lot 677

A Victorian five stone diamond ring, the old-cut diamonds set within rose-cut point-diamonds, in yellow gold scrolling mount and shank, unmarked but tests at approximately 18ct gold, ring size R, 3.8g gross.

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Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle
Lot 665

An emerald and diamond ring, the central emerald and diamond cluster flanked by emeralds in channel setting and further diamonds to shoulders, in 18ct yellow gold mount and shank, ring size R, 3.9g gross.

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Anderson & Garland Ltd. Newcastle
Lot 707

A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carats, surrounded by tapered baguette-cut sapphires in an oval mount, surrounded by a bezel of brilliant-cut diamonds, in yellow gold mount and shank, unmarked but tests at 18ct gold, ring size R, 4.7g gross.

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John Nicholson's
Lot 252

English School, Circa 1930, figures gathering turnips into a horse and cart under moonlight, oil on canvas, signed with initials R. S., 22.5" x 33" (57 x 84cm).

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John Nicholson's
Lot 148

Fred R. Fitzgerald (1869-1944), shipping in a Northern sea, watercolour, signed, 11.5" x 17.5" (29 x 44.5cm), unframed.

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John Nicholson's
Lot 274

19th/20th Century, a scene of travellers carrying vessels on a desert pathway, oil on canvas laid down, signed R. S Wynne, 18" x 24" (46 x 61cm).

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John Nicholson's
Lot 311

G. R. Healey, Circa 1855, a portrait of a seated gentleman, inscribed verso 'William King, Grandfather (Maternal) of Leonard George Wallace Blise, oil on board, signed, 12" x 9" (30 x 23cm).

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John Nicholson's
Lot 33

Lionel Lindsay (1874-1961), 'The Clock, Old Fishmarket, Naples', etching, signed in pencil, plate size 9.75" x 6.75" (25 x 17cm), T and R Annan, Glasgow label verso.

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 554

A Martin Brothers stoneware Aquatic Loving cup by Edwin & Walter Martin, dated 1888, cylindrical form with two applied handles, incised and painted with fish swimming amongst scrolling waterweed, in shades of green, brown and white on a buff ground, incised 6-1888, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, paper collection label, 15.5cm. high ProvenanceMartin Brothers Pottery Exhibition, Richard Dennis Gallery, 1978, catalogue number 205.Private collection. LiteratureMalcolm Haslam, The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis Publications, page 78 figure 96, this piece illustrated.

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 586

A good Martin Brothers stoneware Barrister face jug by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled on one side with a smiling face with eyes cast to one side, the reverse with a sympathetic forward looking expression, glazed green on a grey ground, incised R W Martin & Bros, Southall, small glaze frit to wig, 17cm. high

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 571

A Martin Brothers stoneware pawn chess piece by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled as a medieval knight in chain mail, glazed pale blue over white incised R W Martin & Bros London & Southall, 8.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery.

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 555

A Martin Brothers stoneware miniature bird by Robert Wallace Martin, modelled with claw feet, standing with wings tucked in and angled thoughtful gaze, glazed blue and ochre on a buff ground, on ebonised wood base, incised 6-13 R W Martin & Bros Southall, 7.8cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection.The Martin Brothers Potters, Woolley and Wallis Auctioneers, 24th October 2006, lot 58Private collection. LiteratureMalcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters, Richard Dennis, page 112 figure XVI for a comparable bird illustrated.

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 568

A rare and early Martin Brothers Grotesque stoneware spoonwarmer by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1879, modelled as anthropomorphic reptile, with smiling face, a staring gaze and large conical ears, glazed in green, blue and ochre, incised R W Martin London & Southall 11-79, and number 15, 16cm. long, 10.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection.

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Woolley & Wallis
Lot 578

A rare Martin Brothers stoneware triple bird group by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1905, the central bird modelled with wings outstretched around the flanking birds, on rounded rectangular base, glazed in shades of royal blue, green and brown, on a buff ground, on ebonised wood base, incised R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, base dated 1905, two heads dated 1908, 18cm. high (4) ProvenanceA Private New York Collector10th December 1994 lot 403 Christies New YorkPrivate collection.

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Lot 547

A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, flaring form on trefoil foot, incised with stylised foliate panels in blue and ochre and a small Martin glazed tile, incised R W Martin & Bros London & Southall, repaired 12cm. high (2)

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Lot 560

A Martin Brothers stoneware Imp Musician by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1906, modelled seated playing the cello, glazed white, on a wooden base, incised 1-1906 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 12.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery. LiteratureMalcolm Haslam, The Martin Brothers Potters Richard Dennis Publications, page 134 figure 208 this imp illustrated.

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Lot 563

A grotesque earthenware Reptile jug in the manner of Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1901, modelled seated with head raised and mouth open, its tail scrolling back to form the handle, glazed in shades of brown and tan, incised R W Martin London & Southall, 1901, 23cm. wide

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Lot 551

A fine Martin Brothers stoneware spoonwarmer by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1880, modelled seated, the anthropomorphic creature with smiling face, gaping mouth with toothy grin, the tail curled up forming the handle, in shades of ochre, buff with green-blue highlights, incised R W Martin 9.80 London & Southall, impressed R W Martin mark, 15.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery.

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Lot 556

A Martin Brothers stoneware Dragon vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1889, shouldered baluster form with cylindrical neck, incised with classical dragon with scrolling foliate motif, flanking mask shield panels, in buff and ochre on a tan ground, incised 1889 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 34.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery.

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Lot 587

A Martin Brothers stoneware Dragon vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1890, footed, urn shape with applied scrolling handles, incised with dragons in scrolling foliage flanking central flower stem, in shades of ochre on a buff ground, incised 10-1890 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, one handle restored, 21cm. high

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Lot 550

A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1887, twin-handled, shouldered cylindrical form, painted with white flowers and foliage, in white, green and ochre on a buff ground, incised 1-1887, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 22cm. high

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Lot 549

A Martin Brothers stoneware Bird vase by Robert Wallace Martin, shouldered form, incised and painted with finches flying and perched on boughs of prunus blossom, in mushroom, ochre and white on a buff ground, incised R W Martin London & Southall, 23cm. high

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Lot 570

A Martin Brothers stoneware pawn chess piece by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1901, modelled as a medieval knight in helmet with chain mail, glazed white incised R W M Sc 6-1901, London & Southall, 8.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery.

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Lot 569

A Martin Brothers stoneware pawn chess piece by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1920, modelled as a medieval knight, glazed buff incised R W Martin & Bros Southall, 1920, 8.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Martin Ware Pottery.

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Lot 585

A Martin Brothers stoneware face jug by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1900, modelled in relief to one side with a smiling face, the reverse, a grimacing face, matt glazed in black, white and ochre on a buff ground, incised 1-1900 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 16.5cm. high

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Lot 581

An early Martin Brothers stoneware jug by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1874, tapering cylindrical form, incised with a roundel of owls roosting on a branch, above two roundels representing night and day with birds perched on a tree bough, on a jewelled ground cast in low relief, in shades of blue and brown on a buff ground, with white highlights, incised D8 R W Martin, Fulham 8-74, handle off and missing, 26.5cm. high

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Lot 588

A pair of Martin Brothers stoneware vases by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1884, footed, twin-handled form incised and painted with putti flying amongst white convolvulus and honeysuckle flowers and foliage, the handles and neck with band of scallop shell motif, in shades of green and brown on a buff ground, incised 4.12.84, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 24cm. high (2) ProvenanceDecades of Design, Fieldings, 30th March 2019, lot 124.

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Lot 589

An unusual Martin Brothers stoneware Lizard vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1893, slender baluster form, incised with lizards amongst scrolling flower stems with splitting fruit, in ochre on a buff ground, incised 1-1893 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall 31cm. high

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Lot 553

A tall Martin Brothers stoneware Aquatic vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1888, slender, baluster form painted with grotesque fish and an eel swimming amongst waterweed, in green, blue and ochre on a buff ground, incised 12-1888 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, small glaze frits to base rim, 33cm. high

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Lot 510

A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1884, slender bottle form with cylindrical neck, incised and painted with martins swooping over ears of corn, in blue and ochre highlighted in white on a buff ground, incised 12.5.84, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, neck restuck, 22.5cm. high ProvenanceFrom the collection of Ian and Rita Smythe

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Lot 873

Φ Richard Batterham (1936-2021)a salt-glaze stoneware jug,unsigned, incised 19, painted cobalt R 27cm. high ProvenanceThe Daryl Fromm Collection.

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Lot 400

Watches - a Waltham gold plated hunter pocket watch, white dial, bolr Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, stem wind movement, Dennison Moon case; R Royce 1321 manual wind wristwatch, 15 jewel movement, Others Citizen Eco-Drive, Accurist quartz etc (12)

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Lot 22

Cigarette cards, Taddy, Prominent Footballers (London Mixture), Crystal Palace, 4 cards, W.C. Davies, C. Hewitt, J. Hughes & R. Spottiswood (vg) (4)

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Lot 17

Cigarette card, Taddy, Prominent Footballers (No Footnote), Durham City, type card, R. Clark (vg) (1)

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Lot 100

Cigarette cards, Egypt, Athanassacopoulu, Film Star Series 3, 'M' size, a collection of 115 cards all for artists with initials J-R inc. Dorothy Lamour, Laurel & Hardy, Carole Lombard, Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, Ginger Rogers etc (several with slight foxing & slight marks to backs, some acm, fair/good)

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Lot 1130

Scouting, Autograph, General Baden-Powell signed musing 'I always had a desire to be a soldier or an engine driver - as I have still the same propensities R Baden Powell'. Pen and ink on piece of paper measuring approx 10.5 x 8.5 cms (gd)

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Lot 93

The W G McGregor Bonner Collection, Trade cards, Rugby, 3 shaped cards for Hunslet, different issuers, Baines, with A W R Albert inset (staining), W N Sharpe, heart shaped card with Robinson inset, (sl marks gen gd) & flower shaped button hole card with C Lapping inset (button hole stem missing otherwise gd) (3)

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Lot 25

Cigarette cards, Taddy, Prominent Footballers (London Mixture), Tottenham Hotspur, 4 cards, J. Cantrell, E.J. Lightfoot, C.S. Rance & R. Steel (vg) (4)

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Lot 328

Trade cards, Australia, W.C. Douglas Ltd, Fountain of Merit Series, Cricket, 8 cards, no 1 Don Bradman, 2 A. Morris, 3 L. Hassett, 4 K. Miller, 5 R. Lindwall, 6 D. Tallon, 9 N. Harvey & 12 A. Walker (gd/vg) (8)

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Lot 685

Postcards, Silks, 3 military embroidered cards with 'Northumberland Fusiliers' NF badge with horse and rider to centre; 'The Queen's R West Surrey' showing battle honours each side of white horse; and 'Royal Engineers' badge with GR to centre of Latin text, and 333 RCCRE below (mixed condition)

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Lot 1199

Collectables, Model Trains, boxed Hornby Freightmaster Set R.518, Lima - 00 Scale 3 boxed sets to comprise Super Freight Liner Terminal, Pick Up Goods (missing 1 freight truck) and De Luxe Intercity, boxed Lima Western Enterprise Loco, Wrenn Railways Pullman Car, Playcraft Railways P 1320 Snow Hill Goods, sold together with a qty. of track, trees, catenary etc. (boxes playworn, appear complete unless o/w stated but not tested) (4)

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Lot 531

Postcards, Rail, approx. 200 cards to include British Rail, North Eastern, L.M.S., Ravenglass & Eskdale Elevated Railways etc. RPs, printed and artist drawn, Blaydon Station, Shildon Station, N.E.R. Fitting Shop Gateshead, Pegswood Station, F. Moore's Railway Photograph, N.E.R. York Station, L.M.S. Diesel Electric 4 coach train, Gravelly Hill Station, Eskdale Miniature Railway map, R. and E. Railway Irton Road Station, Eskdale Express at Eskdale Station (gen gd)

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Lot 27

Cigarette cards, Taddy, Prominent Footballers (London Mixture), Woolwich Arsenal, 4 cards, R. Benson, C.S. Buckley, C. Lewis & A. McKinnon (vg) (4)

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Lot 368

Cigarette cards, USA, W R Gresh & Sons, Actresses (Sepia). Plain back, 'Smoke Spanish Four' on front, 3 cards, Clara Poole, May Smith & Polly Winner, approx. 105mm high (sl edge knocks and some sl marks otherwise gd)

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