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Lot 1356
A rare French Champagne cork novelty travelling inkwell, early 20th century, the gilt brass cork with real cork covered lower body, the interior with glass inkwell, part sticker to base, 'SOUVENIR PARIS', 2 1/8in. (5.4cm.) high. *Condition: in excellent condition with strong spring loaded piush button opening.
Lot 1291
A rare antique novelty mechanical blinking "Goo Goo" pinback badge, c1890's, when you pull the string the eye blinks and reveal the words "GOO GOO", probably a fun way to attract members of the opposite sex, around the turn of the century, 1¾in. (4.5cm.) diameter. * The definition of GOO GOO eyes, is looking at someone with adoration or love. *Condition: in excellent condition, working.
Lot 768
A rare George III Channel Islands 22ct gold wedding ring, maker's mark IQ struck once (Jacques Quesnel I & II, Jersey 180-1843), inscribed 'IDP 18 Mars 1824', with later Victorian 9ct gold and coral set top, size O.* Condition: The ring is in good condition overall. One of the small end coral stones has been out at some stage due to wear to the claws and has been glued back in place. There is some scratching to the top of the coral as one would expect from the age.
Lot 1427
Two extremely rare WWII German ID Recognition planes - Jersey Occupation interest, the wooden black painted (silhouette) aeroplanes would have been used by German artillery personal during the Occupation as teaching aids, the gunman needing to identify their own aeroplanes from a distance to stop friendly fire, the first a Junkers Ju 90, a 40-seat four-engine airliner developed for and used by Deutsche Luft Hansa, based on the rejected Ju 89 Bomber, measuring 20¼in. (51.5cm.) long, the wingspan 27in. (68.5cm.), the wing stamped to underside 'JU90'; the second a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor (known as Kurier by the allied forces), an all metal four-engine monoplane, used as a long range patrol, reconnaissance, patrol bomber and transport aircraft, the aeroplane 18½in. (47cm.) long, the wingspan 26in. (66cm.), the wing stamped to underside 'FW200'. (2) * The planes were recently discovered in a Jersey farm building at St Ouen, very close to an Occupation era artillery battery.
Lot 1293
An extremely rare novelty Franz Bergman cold painted frog bottle top, Austrian, late 19th century, very unusual, the frog is climbing a rope and it's head is breaking out through the bottle top, it's designed to stand on top of a clear bottle, which displays the frogs top half, but also the legs climbing the rope, the underside of lid shows the makers mark "B" within a double handled vase/urn, comes with custom made clear glass tube on wooden stand for display, 2 3/8in. (6cm.), without display. *Condition: in excellent condition, with most of it's paint.
Lot 596
A rare Channel Islands silver Hanoverian pattern soup spoon, maker's mark I.G with coronet, struck once (Jean Gruchy, Jersey c. 1729), narrow bowl with flat edge tip, bifurcated shoe piece, inscribed to terminal 'SLB', 7 7/8in. (20cm.) long, weight 1.8 tr.oz. *Condition: in excellent condition, slightly rubbed hallmark, light surface scratches.
Lot 1445
A rare Victorian novelty bronze and gilded tobacconist's counter / bar cigar lighter, in the form of a fireman with hose, the realistic fireman with fine detail, the belt having registered design number 'Rd 69465', dating piece to 1887, the lighter having gilt helmet with moving chain chin strap, gilt buttons and epaulettes, gilt hose, the hollow tube enabling the gas flow for flame, raised on stepped base and having pipe attachment beneath, 10¼in. (26cm.) high.* Condition: Good condition - some wear to patination and gilding from handling. No damage to bronze.
Lot 1294
Rare novelty cold painted bronze grasshoppers playing tennis, Austrian, late 19th century, the grasshoppers with realistic ribbed early celluloid wings, each holding a racket, one in full serve with ball, 2½in. (6.4cm.) high. (2) Condition: wings intact, showing most of their paint, very good.
Lot 388
A rare salt glazed two tone stoneware presentation jug - Guernsey interest, of conical form with flared rim and loop handle, transfer printed to the side with a glass tumbler with indistinct inscription above a maple leaf with inscription 'PRESENTED BY THE GUERNSEY BREWERY Co. Ltd ...?...', 7in. (17.8cm.) high. **Condition: One tiny nibble 2/3mm to spout, otherwise excellent.
Lot 1397
A rare novelty Art Deco bakelite cigarette holder, fashioned as a Dachshund dog, elongated stem and the bowl in deep red, the dogs collar, incorporating the front legs in vivid red, white painted eyes, 8¾in. (22.4cm.) long, together with a pair of green Art Deco bakelite knife rests fashioned as Scottie dogs, each measuring 1 5/8in. (4cm.) long. (3) *Condition: in pristine condition.
Lot 1425
An extremely rare Royal Jersey Militia Rifle Company Officer's helmet, c.1854, the helmet with moulded leather shell, Jersey Militia helmet plate to the front, black plume, flower shaped embellishments to the side for chin strap attachment. * Auxiliary units were not obliged to follow the patterns of headdress laid down for the regular Army. This helmet owes more to the 87th Foot trial pattern helmet than the regular Infantry 1844-1855 Pattern shako. ** National Army Museum, Chelsea, London, have a similar example. **CORRECTION: Helmet is made of hardened leather not plastic as published.
Lot 1392
A rare Victorian novelty treen Cambridge University rowing oar dip pen, the spoon with applied Cambridge University insignia shield on a pale blue ground, the sleeve in brown leatherette, the bronze tone tip marked with the Birmingham makers T. Hessin & Co and numbered 1029, overall length, 10 1/8in. (25.8cm.). *Condition: in excellent condition, with very little wear.
Lot 1303
A unique and extremely rare 19th century gilt bronze desktop box fashioned as a snooker table, top quality box with fine detailing, the hinged lid with sunken green baize playing surface, two snooker cues with wood effect grain and patterned detailing, three balls, the shaped rectangular surround with two chalks and a plaque to each side showing the scores, 52 and 47, the top opening to reveal a red and gold cushioned velvet interior with eye catching floral patterned design, the sunken rectangular void for storage, the box raised on Regency style turned legs, 4 1/8in. (10.5cm.). *Condition: in excellent condition with no faults found, great patina.
Lot 254
A rare 19th century silver gilt Austro-Hungarian tobacco box, maker's mark ' JGK ' within a rectangle and Diana 1872 mark, of bombe form having exquisite relief decoration throughout, depicting birds amidst floral, foliate and scroll design, the hinged cover opening to reveal void for storage, 6½in. (16.5cm.) wide and standing 4½in. (11.5cm.) high.
Lot 1302
An unusual and extremely rare Victorian silver plated hip flask and coin purse combination, the round almost spherical shaped flask with hinged handle to top, the main body forming the spirit flask section with screw top cap, the face of cap, engraved with registered design diamond, dating the piece to 7th May 1880, the circumference of cap with the retailers 'Halstaff & Hannaford 228 Regent St W', the front of flask with circular 'FH' monogramed hinged door opening to reveal a twin coin purse in blue silk, the divider topped by red leather, 2¾in. (7cm.) diameter. *Condition: in excellent condition with a few tiny dents throughout, a little rubbing to plate to the back (1cm.) long.
Lot 1361
A very rare unusual Victorian novelty etui writing set in the form of a Cuban cigar, part advertising label around middle, inside is a letter opener, dip pen, pencil and spare nib, the cigar measures 6½in. (16.5cm.) long. *Condition: label mostly missing, slight dents and creases to body, otherwise good.
Lot 1366
A very rare novelty 'VICTORY CANARY SONGSTER' whistle, Victory Sparkler & Specialty Co, USA, c.1920, A popular tool for street and children photographers for attracting the person before taking pictures, the side of box with Directions: Detach bowl on bottom and fill three-quarters full with water. Hold upright and blow on rubber tube to reproduce the clear, musical notes of canary, in original box. *Condition: in excellent condition, slight gilt rubbing on canary, box very good, light staining.
Lot 347
A rare George II Channel Islands silver Jersey pattern footed beaker, maker's mark GH with sunburst or crown struck once below rim, also with harp and K marks (Guillaume Henry, Guernsey c.1720-1767), the bell shaped bowl on a short, slightly flared girdled foot, inscribed with initials 'I*L*P' to side, 3in. (7.6cm.) high, weight 3.2 tr.oz.
Lot 1377
A rare 'FIRESTONE' salesman sample hard rubber automotive battery match holder and cigarette box, Firestone Supreme battery, 1920s, PAT.PEND. The hinged lid opening to reveal matchbox holder to lid and void for storage of cigarettes in the main body, 3¼in. (8.4cm.) long. * These pieces were given out to mechanics as the Firestone salesman would come and advertise their products. *Condition: in very good condition, strong hinge.
Lot 4
A small group of English and Chinese porcelain to include a Caughley fluted slop bowl transfer-printed in the rare Uninhabited Pagoda pattern, a Staffordshire pearlware figure of a reclining female holding bunch of flowers, an English cream jug painted in polychrome with flowers, pattern 687, ttwin-handled famille rose Chinese cup and saucer, two covers etc (8)
Lot 9
A rare and important WSPU Exhibition Suffragette tea service by H.M Williamson, Longton designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, each piece initialled 'WSPU' with angel, accompanying banner and trumpet set against dark prison bars surrounded by thistle, shamrock, rose and dangling chains, the service comprising teapot and cover, cream jug, sugar bowl, three teacups (one chipped and cracked), six saucers and six plates, transfer-printed factory marks (19) This design was created by Sylvia Pankhurst as a commission for a Suffragette Exhibition in 1909 before being sold in a fundraising event in sets of up to twenty-two pieces, with an original purchase price of 10s 6d per complete set. To find such a comprehensive service is exceptionally rare given that the majority of these sets have been split up and sold individually over the course of the last century.
Lot 463
Football Mexico 1970 world cup semi-final match ticket West Germany v Italy 17th June 1970 very rare. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 464
Football Mexico 1970 World cup finals match ticket England v Czechoslovakia 11th June 1970 very rare. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 39
ASHANTI STOOL GHANA carved wood, the top half of typical form, the rounded seat held by four straight supports and in the middle a column with geometrical openwork decoration, beneath with a rare addition of four wheels sitting on an open rectangular base, deep patina (Dimensions: 50cm tall)(50cm tall) Provenance: Private collection, Scotland
Lot 463
A RARE VICTORIAN CHILD'S GAME, 'Richter's Anker Baukasten / Richter's Anchor Box' (precursor to Lego), containing building stones in three colours, Grosses Kaliber/ large size, in original wooden box with lithographic decoration and retaining its two instruction manuals, Thuringia c.1880. The box 28 x 38cm
Lot 159
A RARE IRISH GEORGE III RACING CUP, from the Carrickmacross Races 1770, Dublin hallmarks, in the form of a two handled loving cup with scroll handle and waisted banding decorated with repoussé and chased flowering foliage, with birds, with engraved coat of arms and vignette of a racing horse with jockey, raised on a circular spreading foot. (c.42 troy ozs). 20cm tall The history of horse racing in these islands can be traced back to the hobby horses of Henry VIII, but the foundations of modern organised racing are here in Ireland with the establishment of The Honourable Society of Sportsmen, at a coffee house in the Curragh in 1747. The English equivalent, The Jockey Club, was founded in 1751 at a meeting in the Stake and Garter in Pall Mall in London, and by 1756 The Society of Sportsmen adopted the more marketable name of their English counterparts, so leading generations of historians to award primacy to our English cousins.
Lot 163
A RARE IRISH VICTORIAN YACHTING TROPHY, Dublin 1866, mark of John Smyth, in the form of an oversized beer flagon with hinged lid, the finial with cast figure of a sailor, the body profusely decorated with repousse and chased foliate scrolls, framed by shamrocks, thistles, with engraved reserve inscribed THE PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB KINGSTOWN, WON BY THE AQUILINE, 1866 THE WORLD'S OLDEST SPECIFICALLY AMATEUR YACHT CLUB, 1857, (c. 44 troy ozs). 36cm highFounded in Dublin in 1857, the Royal Alfred Yacht Club, then known as the Irish Model Yacht Club, was established to put an end to the passive ownership of sailing boats. The club provided Victorian men with the skills necessary for manning their vessels and encouraged the practice of good seamanship. This was completely against the norm as, prior to this, yacht clubs had essentially taken the form of social clubs in which very few sailing events were actually held. Furthermore, when races did take place, the boats were manned by professional seamen, not the owners. In rebelling against this tradition, the club became the first specifically amateur yacht club in the world.For the first time, yacht owners could proudly call themselves sailors, with the Model Yacht Club being so named in order to encourage others to follow in their stead. As active organisers and partakers in amateur races, the club called for a regulated set of rules to be enforced. This led to the current Yacht Racing Association’s Racing Rules, for which the principal authorship can be accredited to Henry Crawford and George Thomson, two flag officers of the Royal Alfred.Whilst the Royal Alfred’s members were gentleman and would not entertain the idea of being paid to sail, it is recorded that they were more than happy to accept prizes in the form of money or beautiful silverware, with the current lot being an excellent example.
Lot 214
A 19TH CENTURY RARE IRISH REGENCY BREAKFRONT PAINTED PINE ESTATE CABINET, by McDowell, Dublin, formerly Beaky & McDowell, the dentil moulded cornice above twin fielded cupboard doors, with rope mould beading flanked by single doors above a base similarly set out, fitted with shelves and compartments, label verso, sent to ..... . 231cm wide x 52cm deep x 261cm high
Lot 580
National Flag Silks, comprising Kensitas National Flags M60, plus twenty five variations, two packs of five silks as originally sold and an unused album, American Tobacco National Flag Song and Flower X25/27, Turkish Macedonian Tobacco Co National Flags M63/66 without rare No Caption types and Yosma (Bremen) pennant shaped flags A40/120, F-G, (Qty)
Lot 581
Military and American Silks, comprising La Favorita (Canary Islands), Flags and Soldiers of Different Nations M34 and Morris & Sons Battle Ship Crests M23/24 (including one rare backing paper) together with American Tobacco College Flag, Song, Seal, Yell, G11 and Athlete and College Seals P11, G2, F-G, (Qty)
Lot 550
A rare Worcester teabowl c.1756-60, printed in black then hand-coloured in famille rose enamels with two geese standing beside large flowering peony branches, 7.4cm dia. Provenance: the Robert and Celia Morris Collection, and paper label for the Weiss Collection, no. 162. Cf. Bonhams, The Zorensky Collection of Worcester Porcelain Part III, 22 February 2006, lot 256 for a similar fluted example.
Lot 308
A rare early Chelsea or St James's (Charles Gouyn) combined scent bottle and needle case c.1749-55, modelled as a female term holding a basket of fruit and wearing a yellow robe edged in blue and pink, the flared square lower section painted with small flower sprigs on a white ground, hinging at the waist for the needle case, her head forming the stopper of the scent bottle, with gilt metal mounts, 10.6cm.
Lot 684
A rare St James's (Charles Gouyn) model of a canary or finch c.1753, naturalistically modelled and perched on a low branch with head slightly turned to the left, the plumage washed a pale yellow, the tree stump finely painted with flowers, possibly at the London atelier of James Giles, the tail restuck, 12.1cm. Provenance: the Roy Hogarth Collection. Purchased from Bonhams, 21st May 2014, lot 52. Cf. Albert Amor Ltd., Birds in Branches Exhibition, October 2000, p.24, no.17 for a similar pair. The flowers on the stump are reminiscent of those described as Type A by Bernard Watney in 'The King, the Nun and Other Figures', ECC Transactions, Vol. 7, and were later described by Stephen Hanscombe as likely to have been the work of the Giles workshop.
Lot 206
A rare pair of Napoleonic Bear jugs and covers c.1815-20, probably Scottish, one modelled as a Russian bear holding Napoleon Bonaparte tight between its paws, his mouth open to form a spout, the other unusually decorated in sponged umber and Portobello red, gripping a figure possibly depicting Marshal Ney, the bears with open mouths and protruding tongues, some damages and repairs, 27cm. (4) Jugs of this type were in production prior to Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the Russians and his subsequent exile, but the replacement of a bear cub with Napoleon and his staff would have caused much merriment in British taverns of the time.
Lot 467
A Worcester blue and white trio .1755-60, comprising a coffee cup, teabowl and saucer, painted with the Prunus Root pattern, a teabowl painted with the Landslip pattern, and another painted with the rare Weeping Willow pattern, most with workman's marks, 12cm max. (5) Provenance: the Jean Lucas Collection. The Weeping Willow teabowl with a paper label for the Thistle Collection.
Lot 670
A large and rare Bow white-glazed figure of Flora c.1756-60, emblematic of Smell from a set of the Five Senses, holding a small posy up to her nose, standing beside a pierced urn resting atop a square pillar garlanded with flowers, a small amount of good restoration, 25cm. This figure derives from a similar one modelled for the Meissen factory by J F Eberlein.
Lot 408
A pair of Derby small baskets c.1760, the circular forms with reticulated sides, applied with small flowerheads, painted to the interior with flower sprays, a rare Derby pounce pot painted with birds perched on branches, and a Chelsea-Derby saucer dish painted with garlands of green flowers within a gilt dentil rim, damages, 18.4cm max. (4) Provenance: the Jean Lucas Collection.
Lot 50
A rare Hanoverian wine glass c.1760, the bowl engraved with the White Horse of Hanover beneath a scroll bearing the inscription 'Liberty', a six petal rose to the reverse, all on a continuous line of grass, raised on a dense airtwist stem, 15.8cm. Cf. Geoffrey B. Seddon, The Jacobites and their Drinking Glasses, p.183.
Lot 607
A rare Worcester fluted bowl c.1755-60, the flared form moulded with wide and narrow flutes, painted with the Red Crabs pattern in the Kakiemon palette, the two crustaceans looked over by a large scaly dragon, 11.8cm dia. Provenance: The Ronald Melvin Collection, sold by Simon Spero in 2007. Then the Crane Collection, Bonhams, 31st March 2010, lot 64. Illustrated: John Sandon, Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, p.275.
Lot 656
A rare pair of Derby busts of the Laughing and Crying Philosophers c.1785-95, of Democritus and Helacritus after the models by Johann Christian Ludwig Lücke, each enamelled and raised on a waisted circular socle, one incised No. 169 to the base, the other No. 159 to the reverse, a repair to one socle, 15cm. (2)
Lot 692
A rare pair of West Pans figural nun candlesticks c.1770, modelled as an Abbess and a Novice seated and reading from religious texts, each beneath a scrolled sconce and drip pan edged in puce and raised on scrolling supports picked out in puce and green, some restorations, 25cm. (2) Cf. Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. C.9A-1997 for a candlestick figure attributed to William Littler at West Pans.
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