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Lot 2022
La Nation, La Loi Le Roi: A Rare French Printed Fan, with a hand coloured scene of four members of the nobility around a table, playing piquet. Close to the table is a plaque with the words ''La Nation, La Loi, Le Roi, a Phrygian cap atop the pole, and a pink ribbon above with wording printed rather indistinctly perhaps ''Le ?uet National''. The players consist of Le Prince de Conde, le Compte D'Artois and Mirabeau-Tonneau, the fourth player perhaps being the king, in robes and fur. To the sides, eight verses of a song originating from their conversation about diplomacy and the Constitution, to be performed to the Air ''Le Piquet m'est agreeable''. France c 1788. Guard length 11 inches of 28cm. Provenance: the collection of the late Dr Paul van Saanen. Mirabeau-Tonneau (translated as ''the wine barrel,'' and note that the character to the left is seated on such a barrel), was Andre-Boniface-Louis, Vicomte de Mirabeau (1754 to 1792), the brother of the great orator, the son of the economist, and one of the leading Royalists in the Assemblée. Generally in good order.
Lot 2028
The Royal Family Visiting Paris: A Rare circa 1789 Printed Fan, of the French Revolutionary period, the double paper leaf mounted on plain wooden sticks, a central hand coloured engraving showing the arrival by carriage of the Royal Family, guards in attendance as they passed through the streets. The side vignettes, bordered in yellow, contain four verses of the song "Ma Doris un Jour s'Egara". Guard length 11 inches or 28cmInformation from France suggests that the depiction is of the family of Louis XVI being forcibly removed from Versailles on 5th and 6th October 1789, never to returnNot in the Schreiber collection and not in the 1973 exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
Lot 2037
A Rare Mid-18th Century Fan, depicting an Allegory of Trade, showing King George III in regal robes seated on a throne surrounded by Neptune, Mercury, Mars and Britannia, tall ships and Father Thames. Above the throne, draped in red, the Lion and Unicorn support the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. The ivory monture is carved (note the designs when closed and laid on one side), pierced and painted with Chinoiserie and detailed flowers. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is printed and hand coloured. The verso shows Britannia with her shield. Guard length 11 inches or 29cm An example of this fan was sold in Christie's SK on the 13th December 1994. Estimated at £1000 to £1500, it sold for £3800 hammer. It was featured on the back cover of the catalogue. Miss Mayor noted that the figure of George III looks remarkably like his father Frederick Prince of Wales. Guard length 8.25 inches or 21cm. Good colour, good overall condition. When closed, one guard can be seen to be curved inwards. Holding to the light, a tear to one fold is visible part way down and just above Father Thames' head. Some slight discolouration to the same side of the leaf and some slight nibbles to the tops of some folds. Some brown marking, see mid verso. The gorge sticks are generally in pairs save for the outer left side.
Lot 2039
A Rare and Very Early Chinese Ivory Fan, the guards painted in the Imari porcelain style, the gorge sticks simply carved and pierced. The double paper leaf is painted in strong shades of red, blue and green with a central depiction of a European couple amongst flowers and foliage, the gentleman offering a drink to his lady whilst holding her hand, a small dog in the background. The verso presents a mirror image. Most unusually the leaf is cut out at intervals in order to insert panels of mica. The very tip of the head is squared off and shaped. Guard length 7.5 inches or 19cm Provenance: The Collection of Colin Lawton Johnson. Sold at Christie's SK on May 22nd 1996, lot 171, where it was described as a ''rare miniature mica fan ''and estimated at ''1000.00 to £2000.00 and achieving £2600 hammer. See also page 83 of ''Fans'' by Nancy Armstrong, where the fan is described as late 17th century or early 18th century.. Generally good, the monture appears sound, the bottom edge of the leaf seen from the verso is slightly faded, and all folds are slightly rubbed.
Lot 2114
A Rare Early 19th Century Ivory Brisé Fan, with hair contained in compartments on each guard. The fan presents many unusual features. Each guard is carved in honeycomb fashion in the top section and the sides are piqué. Each compartment containing hair, is bordered in a bronze metal. The twenty-two inner sticks are all pierced in both overall patterns and into ovals of differing sizes. The upper tips are scalloped, and the design in the tips is of large leaves. Some light colour has been applied so that some of the designs appear as light ginger against the cream ivory. Guard length 7 inches or 18cm. there is very slight loss to one stick very near the centre.
Lot 2116
A Rare Pale Horn Spyglass Fan Clouté With Steel, Small, circa 1810 to 1820, the carved and pierced horn elaborately shaped presenting an attractive fan whether open or closed. The spyglass located in the centre is contained in a gold metal frame. Note the fan shapes on the outer border. Length when closed approx. 5.5 inches or 14cm. When open, overall height 8.25 inches or 21cm. in very good order, ribbon sound,
Lot 2171
A Rare Art Nouveau Double Image Fan, the shaped monture of pink mother-of-pearl, gilded, the shaped gorge a particular element of the overall design. The leaf is formed from various components to facilitate the design, and is in some sections backed with stiffened cream gauze or similar fabric. The main part of the fan, painted, is possibly vellum. The stiffened gauze is used for the areas printed with bobbin lace. The central scene and the oval beneath it are formed of mica or similar to create windows, through which can be seen various gentlemen peering into the house. From the verso, these men can be seen from behind, full form. At each side is a further window and a balcony, these being created from the gauze alone. Below the balcony scene is a further area which is embroidered with yellow thread and tiny gold sequins to look like a lattice. The various ladies, sumptuously dressed in 18th century sack-back robes, or robes a la polonaise, are seemingly beset by suitors. A kitten rolls around the salon floor playing with beads or threads. Signed under the balcony scene, A. Lafite? Contained in a plain dark green fan box, unlabelled. Guard length 8.5 inches or 21.5cm. very good, especially considering the complexity of the workmanship. One fold noted as repaired with conservation fabric from behind. Broken upper guard.
Lot 2174
The Thomasse Swan: A Rare Early 20th Century Fan by Alfonse Thomasse, the fan leaf artist with a penchant for bird and animal subjects. The monture, of pale horn, with serpentine guards, is signed on the verso ''Duvelleroy''. The double silk leaf, painted in gentle colours with a swan on the water, amongst reeds, is embellished with tiny gold sequins to the central top sections, with green and gold sequins outlining the water lily flower and green for the flat leaves and reeds. The signature A. Thomasse is to be found under the water lily leaf to the right. The verso is plain. Contained in a fan box covered in floral woven silk, lined in cream silk, and embossed in gold script inside the lid for Geslin, 20 Passage des Princes. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm Previously in the collection of Georgette Tilly. A repair noted to the upper guard in line with the signature. One of the central folds is wearing a bit thin, but holding. Some light staining to the verso. Top and bottom borders very very slightly fraying, more to the backing silk layer.
Lot 2176
A Rare French Fan, circa 1890's, the ivory monture shaped like a dagger or sword hilt. The head, intricately carved and shaped and set with an opaque stone, the gorge and lower guards shaped only at the shoulder, but the upper part of the guards carved to catch the eye with a bulbous section carved in layers, more detail to tip and junction, with a column-like and elegant section culminating in a pipe-playing cherub carved in relief, atop a pedestal. A closer look at this shape shows that the fan is made to emulate a dagger, with the bulbous part the handle. The lower guard matches, save for the cherub playing a different instrument. The silk leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is painted in pastel colours with an amusing scene of ''Marionettes de l'Amour'', a puppet theatre with three puppets on the ''stage'', plus a white cat perched on a red velvet cushion. The ''audience'' consists of six rather chubby winged cherubs, one having sneaked under the curtain of the theatre, one pointing at a puppet as if a teacher pointing at a blackboard, the others taking it all in, one to the left with his tongue protruding. Signed, under the cherubs to the left, Aman Cyboulle, a French artist who exhibited at The Salon 1868-1880. The recto is completed with a simple border to the edges and some details in the corners. The verso is plain save for some detail to the corners and simple flower sprays. Contained in a card fan box covered in cerise silk and inscribed in gold for Duvelleroy Regent Street W. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm See a similar fan, painted by a different artist but with the same monture, sold in the ''Earth to Fire'' sale at Sotheby's London in May 1st 2018, lot 307. Estimated at £600 to £700 it achieved £1500.00 hammer.. It is somewhat of a miracle that the carving that protrudes on the guards in undamaged. The fan is generally clean and in good order.
Lot 355
Secentenario - 1985 (released) Marchesi Antinori Slight label damage 1x150cl Created to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Giovanni di Piero Antinori’s entry into the Florentine Winemaker’s Guild, Antinori Secentenario is a one-time bottling of epic proportions. Upon release in 1985, this non-vintage blend of multiple Tignanello vintages showed that iconic Super-Tuscan’s elegant cherry red fruit, earth and spice. Now with three decades of maturity, the Secentenario offers the classic nuances of an aged Tignanello--flowers, dried cherries, licorice, leather, and tobacco--all conveyed on an amazingly fresh body imbued with dusty tannins. In choosing to craft its Tignanello as a blend that featured Sangiovese, the Antinori family simultaneously honored its history and blazed a trail to the future. Putting Secentenario within this long-range perspective, the wine--already rare, important and collectable
Lot 37
Midleton Dair Ghaelach Grinsells Wood Single Pot Irish Whiskey Bottle No 1506 (Batch 1) 1x70cl Midleton, Very Rare Irish Whiskey Drawn and bottled in 1993 In original wooden presentation box 1x70cl Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy In original wooden presentation box 1x70cl Midleton Single Cask Bottled 1991 In wooden presentation box containing piece of the original cask 1x70cl Total 4x70cl
Lot 45
Johnny Walker, Odyssey Rare Triple Malt John Walker & Sons Odyssey is a celebration of the epic journeys our whiskies undertook in the early years of the 20th Century, as they travelled over the oceans to every corner of the world.This rare Triple Malt was created by Master Blender Jim Beveridge to evoke the aromas and sensations of this defining era.John Walker & Sons Odyssey is bottled in a crystal glass decanter, presented in an ingenious gift box that enables it to swing freely back and forth, yet always remain upright.This is in homage to the ingenious Johnnie Walker ‘swing’ nautical decanter, which was designed to remain upright even as your ship pitched and rolled beneath you.
Lot 234
MIDLETON; a single bottle of 'Very Rare' Irish whiskey, 'Aged to Perfection and Bottled in the Year 1994', the label signed by Barry Crockett and no. 11609, with original invitation card and paper insert, 40% 700ml, in original presentation case.Additional InformationLevel low neck, but otherwise a clean example with only some minor marks to the outer case.
Lot 237
RARE MALTS SELECTION; a single bottle of 'Aged 20 Years' natural cask strength single malt Scotch whisky, distilled 1978 Port Ellen, Islay, limited edition bottle no. 5966, 60.9% 70cl, with original presentation carton (lid af).Additional InformationLevel base of neck/top of shoulder, the lid of the carton torn and further wear to carton.
Lot 497
MINTON; a large and rare tile, painted and gilt-heightened depicting Medieval musicians in an interior, impressed marks, probably for September 1872, 25.5 x 50cm, framed. These tiles strike a strong resemblance to the art pottery tiles designed by Henry Stacy Marks and a watercolour exists in the Minton archive with a near identical depiction of one of the musicians featured in one of the tiles, detailed in the archive as Class Letter U (no folio number) 'Musicians on Brown Ground', according to spine of folder, but including also sporting subjects in Medieval dress, artist unnamed.Additional InformationPre-glaze chip to back of tile, minor surface scratches to front.
Lot 498
MINTON; a large and rare tile, painted and gilt-heightened depicting Medieval musicians in an interior, impressed marks, probably for September 1872, 25.5 x 50cm, framed. These tiles strike a strong resemblance to the art pottery tiles designed by Henry Stacy Marks and a watercolour exists in the Minton archive with a near identical depiction of one of the musicians featured in one of the tiles, detailed in the archive as Class Letter U (no folio number) 'Musicians on Brown Ground', according to spine of folder, but including also sporting subjects in Medieval dress, artist unnamed.Additional InformationSome minor discolouration and surface scratches.
Lot 499
MINTON; a large and rare tile, painted and gilt-heightened depicting Medieval musicians in an interior, impressed marks, probably for September 1872, 25.5 x 50cm, framed. These tiles strike a strong resemblance to the art pottery tiles designed by Henry Stacy Marks and a watercolour exists in the Minton archive with a near identical depiction of one of the musicians featured in one of the tiles, detailed in the archive as Class Letter U (no folio number) 'Musicians on Brown Ground', according to spine of folder, but including also sporting subjects in Medieval dress, artist unnamed.Additional Information5cm chip to top left corner, probably pre-glaze, general surface wear.
Lot 15
RED STAR BELGRADE VS MANCHESTER UNITED; a rare football programme from the 5th February 1958 European Cup second round second leg tie. The game finished 3-3 but of course was sadly overshadowed by the horrendous events of the following day culminating in the tragic loss of 23 lives.Additional InformationThis is an original.
Lot 244
A Rare Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Vase with English Hunt Scene and Mock Handles. Unsigned. Decorated with Huntsmen on horseback with dogs on front and obverse side, mock pomegranate handles. Measures 14" H x 6-1/2" W. Condition: Normal rubbing otherwise good condition Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00 Domestic Shipping: $95.00
Lot 501
A rare Victorian Albert chain with dip pen and travelling inkwell combination, ingenious idea, the five tubular sections slot together to form the body of the pen, the fourth piece has a pull-out section hiding the pen nib and is reversed and slotted back in, thus allowing the pen to be used, each section is linked by interior chain, the T-Bar end has the attached barrel form inkwell attachment that's stamped, 'PATENT N.L.F'. *Condition: the tip of the third tubular section is missing, not allowing the next section to fully slot together (easy to repair) pen still workable, some plate loss.
Lot 503
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 546
A rare 'FIRESTONE' salesman sample hard rubber automotive battery match holder and cigarette box, Firestone Supreme battery, dating to c.1920's, 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 519
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 473
A rare novelty unusual Victorian travelling or desktop inkwell, fashioned as a faux taxidermy mythical sabre tooth seal, the real fur lined inkwell with glass eyes, opening at the mouth section to reveal brass spring loaded inkwell with original glass well, the inner lid lined with deep purple silk, 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) high. *Condition: in excellent condition, with only some whiskers missing, no other faults.
Lot 555
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 536
An extremely rare William Crawford & Sons A1 'Pride of London' airliner aircraft biscuit tin, circa 1920, the gold lithographed aircraft with lid to the front propeller mounting, pivotal wings and tail wing to enable storage, with lithographed union jack to its wings, and 'A-ONE Crawford's Air Service' to either side, windows and doors to the sides and pilot's glass-roofed cabin to the top, 16½in. (42cm) long, in very good condition.
Lot 513
A rare 'Henriette' or 'Wadsworth' USA black '8 ball' enamelled novelty compact in the shape of a billiard ball, c.1930's, the hinged lid opening to reveal a mirror, powder sifter and puff, 2in. (5cm.) diameter, together with a vintage Pygmalion Sonata grand piano powder compact, the gilt metal compact with fold down legs, opening to reveal mirror to lid, and lidded inner compartment with sifter and puff, comes with original shaped bag. (2) *Condition: ball compact in very good condition, very light enamel scratching ( hardly noticeable), piano with gilt loss to top.
Lot 541
A rare novelty Schuco Bellhop monkey whisky/drinking flask, Germany, c.1920's, 791, Bellhop monkey flask, the felt covered flask with glass eyes and moving arms and legs, the head pulling off to reveal glass vial with cork stopper and metal screw top lid, 8¼in. (21cm.) tall. Scarce. *Condition: in excellent condition, glass vial intact, head mohair thinning, very little felt loss on joints.
Lot 506
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 488
An unusual novelty antique Tobacconist teddy bear, Germany, early 20th century, the gold plush covered container fashioned as a teddy bear, having a hinged head with stitched features and bead eyes, opening to reveal striking plate to upper section and storage facility to main body, the legs with hollow area to paws, thus allowing match storage, a rare shop counter display piece, 6½in. (16.5cm.) tall. *Condition: plush a little stained, hinge loose, some rust to tin,overall very good.
Lot 566
A rare miniature 19th century Exhibition multi-blade folding knife, probably German, the shaped tortoiseshell and silver knife of minute proportions, measuring only 1¼in. (3.2cm.) long, when closed, having fifty steel blades, each measuring approximately 1cm. (10mm) long. Condition: the knife believed to have three blades snapped off at the base and a further two with damage to tips, blades showing rust spots/wear, otherwise good.
Lot 498
A rare novelty Edwardian integrated compass and collapsible drinking cup, of brass pocket watch form, the front face with central compass, the hinged case, stamped 'PATENT. E.J.T No. 15061', opening to reveal a six section collapsible drinking vessel which is stamped, 'C.T & S No. 54707' dating the cup to c.1909, together with similar (without the compass), and two sovereign holders, one in copper and fashioned as an egg. (4) *Condition: all pieces in good working order, light wear.
Lot 41
An extremely rare George II Channel Islands silver pepper pot, maker's mark GH struck once to cover and once to main body, (Guillaume Henry, Guernsey c.1720-1767), of baluster, pear shaped form, the removable notched and groove twist off top with flared lower edge and floral, foliate and dot piercing, below a knop finial, on a flared moulded foot, one side with finely engraved armorial, 5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) high, weight 3.75 tr.oz. *Condition: makers mark on cover very slightly rubbed, makers mark on main body rubbed and almost indistinct, knop slightly wonky, cover rim slightly misshapen, tiny flea-bite dent to main body, overall good.
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