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A good WWI First World War Naval medal group. Issued to a Private EW Day 287300, Ch.Sto. (Chief Stoker). Comprising of; Victo

East Bristol Auctions

Lot 83

A good WWI First World War Naval medal group. Issued to a Private EW Day 287300, Ch.Sto. (Chief Stoker). Comprising of; Victorian South Africa Campaign Medal (impressed for HMS Dwarf) (HMS Dwarf participated in the Boer War and was one of the last sail-powered gunships of the Victorian era), 14-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. All impressed with rank and number. Presented neatly on a board, complete with cap patch to top. A rare and interesting group.

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A 200th Anniversary of Sir George Everest first day cover, autographed by Col. John Hunt, leader of the 1953 Mt Everest. Sign

East Bristol Auctions

Lot 99

A 200th Anniversary of Sir George Everest first day cover, autographed by Col. John Hunt, leader of the 1953 Mt Everest. Signed in biro to a white portion. Rare

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GEORGE TINWORTH FOR ROYAL DOULTON; A rare mouse and frog group entitled 'The Mouse to Come Across the Stream Fable', impresse

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 765

GEORGE TINWORTH FOR ROYAL DOULTON; A rare mouse and frog group entitled 'The Mouse to Come Across the Stream Fable', impressed marks to base, GT monogram impressed to the reverse of the group, length 9.5cm, height 7cm. CONDITION REPORT: Overall in good condition.

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A rare mid-18th century Staffordshire slipware large bowl with combed cream design on a brown ground, diameter 34cm. CONDIT

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 844

A rare mid-18th century Staffordshire slipware large bowl with combed cream design on a brown ground, diameter 34cm. CONDITION REPORT: Portions of the slip decoration are missing to the comb work and central panels, crazing throughout as you would expect. There is a crack running from the rim of the bowl, approx 16cm towards the centre. General surface wear commensurate with age. Cost to post to a UK mainland address approx £18.00 plus VAT.

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A rare 17th century lignum vitae York tankard, the hinged lid with acorn finial, stylised rose decoration and scrolling thumb

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1

A rare 17th century lignum vitae York tankard, the hinged lid with acorn finial, stylised rose decoration and scrolling thumb piece, inscribed 'W', with slightly tapering body with lower band of basket weave decoration and raised on three turned feet with scrolling floral stud decorated handle, height 17cm. CONDITION REPORT: The lid is warped and does not fit correctly. The white metal liner and rim are 19th century later additions. Some shrinkage to the body of the tankard around the handle however, overall retains a good colour and a nice original example.

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A rare Swiss 'The Britannia' Ste Croix mahogany and satinwood star burst motif inlaid polyphon disc musical box in the form o

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 469

A rare Swiss 'The Britannia' Ste Croix mahogany and satinwood star burst motif inlaid polyphon disc musical box in the form of a smoker's cabinet, surmounted with a timepiece inset to a shaped pediment with turned finials, also inscribed 'Star Silver Depot, London', and a group of 9" discs. CONDITION REPORT: The musical box is in working order. Wear to the case commensurate with age otherwise appears good with no further obvious faults, damage or restoration.

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Rare late 19th century Republic of Chile Naval Officers' sword with gilt brass eagle's head pommel, wire bound shagreen grip,

Reeman Dansie

Lot 117

Rare late 19th century Republic of Chile Naval Officers' sword with gilt brass eagle's head pommel, wire bound shagreen grip, gilt brass Gothic guard with star above fouled anchor badge, slightly curved fullered blade retaining most original polish, retailed by Isaac Campbell & Co., St. James's Street, London, etched with star and fouled anchor and Republic of Chile arms, in gilt copper mounted leather scabbard, 96cm overall

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Rare Georgian Officers' bell-top shako of the 63rd West Suffolk Regiment, with gilt, silvered and enamelled helmet plate, wit

Reeman Dansie

Lot 131

Rare Georgian Officers' bell-top shako of the 63rd West Suffolk Regiment, with gilt, silvered and enamelled helmet plate, with Martinique and Guadeloupe battle honours, fine leather and rabbit fur body with original leather and silk lining, circa 1830 - 1840Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Garrod, Turner & Son, Ipswich Saleroom, 21st March 1969 - lot 124

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Rare Victorian Officers' Albert pattern shako, circa 1850, of the West Suffolk Militia, with silver and black patent leather

Reeman Dansie

Lot 132

Rare Victorian Officers' Albert pattern shako, circa 1850, of the West Suffolk Militia, with silver and black patent leather helmet plate, rabbit fur body with twin patent peaks and original silk and leather lining with maker's label - W. Buckmaster & Co. London.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Garrod, Turner & Son, Ipswich Saleroom, 21st March 1969

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Rare Victorian Officers' pill box cap and cross belt with pouch of The East Suffolk Artillery Volunteers, together with match

Reeman Dansie

Lot 133

Rare Victorian Officers' pill box cap and cross belt with pouch of The East Suffolk Artillery Volunteers, together with matching Horse harness badge. Formerly the property of Colonel H. M. Leathes J.P. of Herringfleet Hall, Suffolk and Cliff House, Dovercourt.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Garrod, Turner & Son, Ipswich Saleroom, 21st March 1969 - lot 124 (for Colonel Leathes's swords, see lots 89, 90) CONDITION REPORT Good original order - moth hole and trail to back of pouch, some tarnishing to lacework and loose bullion work to crown above badge. Cap in good order, minor moth trails to cloth of body - some tarnishing to lacework

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Rare First World War Royal Flying Corps (R.F.C.) Officers' khaki service cap, with bronze cap badge CONDITION REPORT Cap i

Reeman Dansie

Lot 151

Rare First World War Royal Flying Corps (R.F.C.) Officers' khaki service cap, with bronze cap badge CONDITION REPORT Cap in very good original condition, sadly it has sustained moth damage all over - the worst affected area being the rear of the head band. Lining is worn and at rear - additional images show damage

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Rare Victorian Officers' silver and gilt brass cross belt pouch of the 11th 'Prince Albert's Own' Hussars with ornate crowned

Reeman Dansie

Lot 158

Rare Victorian Officers' silver and gilt brass cross belt pouch of the 11th 'Prince Albert's Own' Hussars with ornate crowned cipher and battle honours up to the Crimea War - the interior with maker's label - 'Andrews Helmet Maker to Her Majesty 9 Pall Mall' CONDITION REPORT Good original condition, has a small area of dents to left hand side of front and is dirty overall. The leather has a piece missing at the back corner but is solid although worn

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Rare Edwardian Officers' silver mounted cross belt pouch of the 2nd Dragoons Royal Scots Greys, with gilt brass eagle badge,

Reeman Dansie

Lot 159

Rare Edwardian Officers' silver mounted cross belt pouch of the 2nd Dragoons Royal Scots Greys, with gilt brass eagle badge, hallmarked (Birmingham 1903), with associated cross belt (2)

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Rare Victorian Officers' sabretache of the 7th Hussars, with ornated crowned bullion work cipher, on scarlet felt ground with

Reeman Dansie

Lot 160

Rare Victorian Officers' sabretache of the 7th Hussars, with ornated crowned bullion work cipher, on scarlet felt ground with scarlet leather pouch and original scarlet leather cover and matching cross belt (3)

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Rare Victorian Officers' undress sabretache of Prince Albert's Own Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry, circa 1860, of black pate

Reeman Dansie

Lot 161

Rare Victorian Officers' undress sabretache of Prince Albert's Own Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry, circa 1860, of black patent leather, with gilt crowned silver bullion work 'L.Y.C.' badge and lacework CONDITION REPORT Good original condition although leather is congealed and back pouch is stuck to front plate

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Rare Second World War Free French Navy F.N.L.F. Cross of Lorraine enamelled badge, numbered on reverse - 1032 and registratio

Reeman Dansie

Lot 176

Rare Second World War Free French Navy F.N.L.F. Cross of Lorraine enamelled badge, numbered on reverse - 1032 and registration no. 838307 (Patent for 1941)

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Rare original Second World War A.R.P. recruitment poster for City of Westminster Air Raid precautions, First Aid services, ma

Reeman Dansie

Lot 186

Rare original Second World War A.R.P. recruitment poster for City of Westminster Air Raid precautions, First Aid services, male volunteers required to enrol for First Aid, men over 35 years of age and physically fit to act as stretcher bearers, apply at The Old Leicester Square Tube Station, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2., 49cm x 37.5cm

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Rare Georgian silver Worlingworth Volunteers medal, issued 1797, named to Sergt. John Nance Gooch

Reeman Dansie

Lot 188

Rare Georgian silver Worlingworth Volunteers medal, issued 1797, named to Sergt. John Nance Gooch

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Rare fragment of marble from the desk of Adolf Hitler, the Reich Chancellery, Berlin, mounted in glass-fronted display case w

Reeman Dansie

Lot 193

Rare fragment of marble from the desk of Adolf Hitler, the Reich Chancellery, Berlin, mounted in glass-fronted display case with brass plaque - 'This Fragment of Adolf Hitler's Desk was given to Gladwyn Jebb Esq. of Bramfield Hall, Suffolk, when he was a member of the British Delegation at the Potsdam Conference in 1945'. He later became a peer and a prominent politician. He gave the piece of desk to James Crisp, publican of The Queens Head Bramfield.Provenance: By family descent. N.B. Colouration of marble matches exactly with another fragment sold by these rooms 25th August 2016 for £6,100 - lot 610

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Rare George V Order of the Companions of Honour - gentlemen's silver gilt and enamel badge with ribbon, in original fitted ca

Reeman Dansie

Lot 290

Rare George V Order of the Companions of Honour - gentlemen's silver gilt and enamel badge with ribbon, in original fitted case, initials 'C. H.' to lid

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Rare 1930s Schneider Trophy miniature given to a member of the winning British team, surmounted with a sculpture of silver pl

Reeman Dansie

Lot 30

Rare 1930s Schneider Trophy miniature given to a member of the winning British team, surmounted with a sculpture of silver plated bronze depicting a Zephyr skimming the waves and a nude winged figure kissing Zephyr recumbent on a breaking wave flanked by two other Zephyrs and of Neptune. The symbolism representing speed conquering the elements of sea and air. The ebonised base mounted with eight silver plaques to the sides detailing names of the winning teams 'High-Speed Flight - Royal Air Force 1927, 1929, 1931' and 'International Schneider Trophy won outright by Vickers Super Marine Rolls-Royce S.6B 1931'. The trophy 14cm wide x 11cm deep x 12cm high.The Schneider Trophy was first awarded annually and then bi-annually to the winner of a race for seaplanes and flying boats. It was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931 to encourage technical advances in aviation. The Rolls-Royce engined S.6B broke the world speed record twice and won the trophy outright, being the first aircraft to break the 400mph barrier CONDITION REPORT One plaque missing beneath larger plaque which reads High Speed Flight Royal Airforce 1927, at the bottom edge rear of trophy. Overall wear to plating and wood, but in original order

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Rare 19th century Scottish German silver framed percussion pistol, circa 1830 - 1840, with multi-faceted engraved steel barre

Reeman Dansie

Lot 50

Rare 19th century Scottish German silver framed percussion pistol, circa 1830 - 1840, with multi-faceted engraved steel barrel with button foresight, ornate German silver frame with side lock and flattened cheeks, foliate engraved overall and on side of lock 'Archd. Campbell to F. A. Phillips', steel swivel ramrod and butt-trap in pommel, 28.5cm overall, in associated oak fitted case with powder flask and measure, cap tin, etc, the box 34.5cm CONDITION REPORT Good original condition - working action - some pitting and rust staining to barrel and cock - 50 bore calibre - not rifled - white metal mounts in good order with crisp engraving

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+ Rare 18th century American Officers' spadroon sword of the Wars of Independence period, circa 1780, with eagle's head pomme

Reeman Dansie

Lot 57

+ Rare 18th century American Officers' spadroon sword of the Wars of Independence period, circa 1780, with eagle's head pommel, fluted bone grip incised with W.W. initials and five-ball stirrup, knuckle bow and guard, curved fullered blade retaining approximately 80% of original blued and gilt decoration and polish, in original brass mounted leather scabbard with frog stud and single ring, 87.5cm CONDITION REPORT Good original condition- hairline crack to bone grip, bow guard possibly slightly bent, blade has some minor rust staining and a little pitting at the tip- retains much blueing and gilding. The scabbard locket has a hole with evidence of a previous stud fitting- the leather is original and good order for age

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Rare George III 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers' undress sword with steel ladder and scroll pattern basket guard and face

Reeman Dansie

Lot 61

Rare George III 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers' undress sword with steel ladder and scroll pattern basket guard and faceted back strap, broad straight fullered blade with hatchet tip with remnants of blued and gilt decoration, engraved Royal Arms, Military Trophies and scrollwork decoration with steel scabbard, engraved on locket - 'Henry Osborn Sword Cutler' CONDITION REPORT Blade approx 88.5cm in length

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Rare 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers' sword with scabbard, both regimentally marked for the 1st Royal Dragoons, with regu

Reeman Dansie

Lot 62

Rare 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers' sword with scabbard, both regimentally marked for the 1st Royal Dragoons, with regulation pattern hilt, broad straight fullered blade, with period modified spear-point (On the days leading to the Battle of Waterloo, Private Smithies of the 1st Royal Dragoons, describes the regiment converting the hatchet points of their swords to spear-points in order to counter the French cuirassiers armour - source Royal Armouries) and therefore it is more than likely this sword saw action at the Battle of Waterloo. The blade is marked 'Dawes' and is Ordnance stamped

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Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword and belt of 100 Guinea value, awarded to Henry Lambert Esq. Captain of H.M.S. St.

Reeman Dansie

Lot 69

Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword and belt of 100 Guinea value, awarded to Henry Lambert Esq. Captain of H.M.S. St. Fiorenzo, presented in 1805. The ormolu hilt of classical inspiration - the quillons formed as fasces, the knuckle bow as the club of Hercules entwined by a serpent, the pommel as the skin of the Nemean lion, the grip of finely chequered ivory, the langets cast with Naval trophies, the ormolu scabbard engraved with oak leaves on its top edge and with cast and chased elaborate Naval medallions on each side including Britannia with inscription 'St. Fiorenzo 1805' above, Hercules and the Hydra, the Nemean lion and open panels of Naval trophies on blue velvet inserts, two coiled serpent suspension loops - the top edge of the locket engraved 'R. Teed, Sword Cutlers, Lancaster Court, Strand' - the exterior retaining 95% of its original gilded finish - the curved single edged blade has sadly been heavily polished and now only bears faint remnants of gilding and blued finish and as a result lacks its presentation inscription but retains its engraved decoration - including 'H L' (Henry Lambert) monogram, figures of Britannia and Victory, the 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, Naval trophies, dolphins, wreaths, etc, down its entire length. The sword is complete with its original ormolu mounted belt of blue leather faced on velvet and bullion work with interlocking buckle decorated with Britannia fighting the Hydra above 'Patriotic Fund 1803', lion's head bosses and twin suspension straps with sprung hooks. Also sold with this lot is a late Victorian ivorine plaque engraved with the missing presentation inscription - 'Presented by Messrs Lloyds of London To Henry Lambert CaptN. of H.M.S. St. Fiorenzo for his Bravery and skill in the Capture of the French National Frigate "Psyche" of 36 Guns and 240 Men on the 14th Feb 1805 after a close action of 3 hours 20 minutes.' Captain Henry Lambert R.N. was a British Naval hero whose real life exploits read like a Horatio Hornblower novel. A monument in St. Paul's Cathedral deservedly commemorates him as a Naval hero and his loss in battle in 1812 fighting the American frigate Constitution. A contemporary account of the action which led the presentation of the Lloyds 100 Guinea sword is as follows:- On February 13th, the thirty-six gun frigate "San Fiorenza", Captain H. Lambert, discovered three ships at anchor near Vizagapatam. These were the "Psyche", thirty-two, Captain Bergeret and two sail, her prizes, which immediately weighed and made off, pursued by the "San Fiorenza". After a chase of thirty-six hours, Captain Lambert came up with one of the ships, which he re-captured. Leaving a midshipman in charge of the prize, Lambert stool after the frigate and her companion, which he found had been the "Pigeon" but was now the "Equivoque" privateer, of ten guns and forty men, commanded by one of Captain Bergeret's lieutenants. Soon after eight p.m., the "San Fiorenza" got within gunshot of the French frigate and a hot action commenced, the "Equivoque" occasionally taking a part, which lasted till half-past eleven p.m., when the "San Fiorenza" hauled off to repair her rigging. A half an hour later, Captain Lambert bore up to renew the contest but just as he was about to re-open fire, a boat came from the "Psyche" to say that from motives of humanity Captain Bergeret had surrendered, although he might have continued the action much longer. On boarding the captured ship the cause of her striking was evident. Her second Captain, two lieutenants and fifty-four men lay dead on her deck and seventy officers and men were wounded. The "San Fiorenza" had a midshipman and eleven men killed and her master, two officers and thirty-three men wounded. Though nominally, almost of equal force, the "San Fiorenza" was a larger vessel than the "Psyche" and the weight of her broadside almost double that of her opponent. Captain Lambert's brilliant career ended when he received a mortal musket ball wound to the chest whilst commanding H.M.S. Java against the larger American frigate The U.S.S. Constitution which captured the Java in a bitter battle on 29th December 1812. He died from his wound on 4th January 1813 in Salvador, Brazil and was buried with full military honours. Sold with research and contemporary accounts of his Naval actions. Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London, in May 1984 - having swapped a number of guns, swords and helmets to the value of £7,000 for it CONDITION REPORT Exterior gilding very good- blade worn and has very little finish- inscription worn off, belt in good original condition with some wear and losses to bullion work

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Rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund mahogany Presentation 100 Guinea sword box of rectangular form, the lid with circular brass inset

Reeman Dansie

Lot 71

Rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund mahogany Presentation 100 Guinea sword box of rectangular form, the lid with circular brass inset engraved 'From the Patriotic Fund Lloyds London to W. F. Wise Esq. Captn of H.M.S. Mediator 1807', the interior complete with baize-lined divisions and exterior gilt brass latches, 99.5cm long. Captain William Furlong Wise R.N. (1784 - 1844) - H.M.S. Mediator on 21st February 1807 - destroyed the fort at Samana and was presented with a 100 Guinea sword from the Lloyds Patriotic Fund which bore the inscription 'From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyd's to William Furlong Wise Esq. Capt. Of H.M.S. Mediator for his Gallant Conduct in Storming and Destroying with the Seamen and Marines belonging to His Majesty's Ships Bacchante and Mediator the Fort and Cannon in the Harbour of Samana on 16th February 1807 as Recorded in the London Gazette of the 25th April'

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Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 Guinea-type awarded to Lieutenant James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope, presented

Reeman Dansie

Lot 72

Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 Guinea-type awarded to Lieutenant James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope, presented in 1804. The ormolu hilt of classical inspiration - the quillons formed as fasces, the knuckle bow as the club of Hercules entwined by a serpent, the pommel as the skin of the Nemean lion, the grip of finely chequered ivory, the langets cast with Naval trophies, with original blue and gold bullion dress knot, with curved single edged fullered blade richly decorated and retaining approximately 95% of its blued and gilt decoration down its entire length and engraved with the 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, figures of Britannia and Victory, Naval trophies of arms, crowned GR cipher and floral scrolls and the presentation inscription 'From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Leiut. James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope for his Gallant Conduct on the Capture of the Dutch armed Galliot Schrik by the boats of the Antelope and Magicienne in the night of the 23rd of March 1804 near Zeurick Zee. Complete with its ormolu scabbard retaining all its gilded finish, engraved with oak leaves on its back edge and decorated with cast and chased Naval trophies with classical medallions depicting Herculean Labours and inset polished shagreen panels and twin cabled suspension rings, the throat engraved 'R. Teed Sword Cutler, Lancaster Court, Strand'. Lieutenant, later Captain James Boxer R.N. was a Naval hero who fought gallantly for his country. He entered the Navy as a Captain's servant in 1794 and rose in rank until his retirement as Captain in 1846. Of his many battles, the action which precipitated the presentation of the 50 Guinea Lloyd's sword was as follows:- 'Attaining the rank of Lieutenant on 14 November 1800 - he next in 1801 accompanied the expedition to Egypt for his services throughout the whole campaign, as Commander of Tigre's Launch, was presented with the Turkish gold medal. Lieutenant Boxer transferred to the Antelope on 12 March 1803, bearing the broad pennant in the North Sea of his friend, Sir W. S. Smith. Subsequently, on 31.3.1804, led a division of boats, was wounded in a gallant and successful attack on a guard-vessel, the Schrik of 6 guns and 94 men which he captured'. Sold with research. Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in July 1983 from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition overall retaining approx 95% of all gilding and bluing, some slight wear from scabbard lining on blade. Ivory of hilt dirty but complete- original sword knot is worn but complete. Tip of blade is slightly rounded

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Rare George III 1805 pattern Senior Naval Officers' sword with gilt copper lion's head pommel and stirrup guard with engraved

Reeman Dansie

Lot 73

Rare George III 1805 pattern Senior Naval Officers' sword with gilt copper lion's head pommel and stirrup guard with engraved fouled anchor langets, wire bound ivory grip, the broad tapered double-edged blade with central rib retaining approximately 70% of original blued and gilt decoration - signed at forte - 'Osborn & Gunby Sword Cutler' and decorated with 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, trophies and Neptune with trident, in gilt copper mounted leather scabbard with D-shaped suspension rings (bottom of scabbard and chape missing)

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+ Rare Edward VII Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's Mameluke dress sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with silver clove

Reeman Dansie

Lot 82

+ Rare Edward VII Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's Mameluke dress sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with silver cloverleaf bosses, original dress knot, double-edged curved blade retaining most of its original polish, retailed by Jones Chalk & Dawson & Sackvilles, London, etched with crowned ERVII cipher and shamrock scrolls, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard, 99cm overall.The post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was abolished on the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. There were only three possible owners of this sword who held the post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the reign of King Edward VII. The first - The Earl of Cadogan, was appointed in 1895, so probably had a Victorian sword, the second - The Earl of Dudley, succeeded him in 1902 and was in turn succeeded in 1905 by The Earl of Aberdeen (1870 - 1916), who held the post until 1915

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Rare Victorian Suffolk Artillery Volunteer Officers' sword with three bar steel hilt, original dress knot, fullered blade, si

Reeman Dansie

Lot 90

Rare Victorian Suffolk Artillery Volunteer Officers' sword with three bar steel hilt, original dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Buckmaster, London' - retaining most original polish, etched with Suffolk Artillery, crowned Royal cipher and scrolls, in steel scabbard. Formerly the property of Colonel H. M. Leathes J.P. of Herringfleet Hall, Lowestoft and Cliff House, Dovercourt, who commanded several East Anglian Volunteer units. Sold with a silver mounted walking stick with crocodile mount - inscribed 'Col. H. M. Leathes Herringfleet Hall, Suffolk - In remembrance of a voyage to India in H.M. Troopship Crocodile 1879' (2)Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate on Friday 21st March 1969 from Garrod Turner Saleroom, Ipswich - lot 124. Sold with biographical details of Colonel Leathes. See lots 89, 133, 134 for related items

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Rare and fine mid-Victorian Officers' dress dirk of 74th Highlanders, with glass stone inset to pommel (chipped), ormolu moun

Reeman Dansie

Lot 95

Rare and fine mid-Victorian Officers' dress dirk of 74th Highlanders, with glass stone inset to pommel (chipped), ormolu mounts with regimental badge, Cross of St. Andrew, 'Assaye' and elephant battle honour and '74', with subsidiary knife and fork, a fine blade, signed 'Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' - retaining most original polish, etched with crowned VR, Regimental badge, family crest and 'Assaye' and elephant battle honour, the reverse with trophy of arms and twelve other battle honours - contained in its original japanned tin box. Sold with copy of letter from The National Army Museum, dated 1972 - belonged to Lt. Colonel George W. Fordyce 74th Highlanders (joined 1832 - retired 1852). See previous lot for his Claymore sword CONDITION REPORT All studs present. Lock spring on fork present but lazy lock spring on knife fine

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Railwayana: A collection of three books of railwayana interest, featuring rare Midland Railway handwritten text and drawings

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4153

Railwayana: A collection of three books of railwayana interest, featuring rare Midland Railway handwritten text and drawings produced at the Carriage & Wagon Works, Derby. To comprise: a 'Limits & Fits for Carriage, Wagon & Road Motor Vehicles' book containing contents of L.M.S works from the 1940's, together with a book of 'General Instructions for Shop Management' handwritten, and another book of similar instructions, untitled. (3)

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Formula 1 Memorabilia: An Aad van Koningshoven 1995 McLaren F1 print showing both McLaren's racing, the item being a rare pie

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4182

Formula 1 Memorabilia: An Aad van Koningshoven 1995 McLaren F1 print showing both McLaren's racing, the item being a rare piece, due to the print never being sold to the general public, signed by Mika Hakkinen and Mark Blundell, with humorous messages from both drivers.Provenance: the autographs on the print were obtained by the vendor personally.

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Minichamps: A rare McLaren Collection driverless Aryton Senna Formula 1 Championship car, model 1:18 scale McLaren MP4/8 #8 c

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4185

Minichamps: A rare McLaren Collection driverless Aryton Senna Formula 1 Championship car, model 1:18 scale McLaren MP4/8 #8 car lacking clear plastic window.

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Minichamps: A boxed rare West McLaren Mercedes David Coulthard Formula 1 Championship Car, model 1:18 scale McLaren MP4/14 #2

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4186

Minichamps: A boxed rare West McLaren Mercedes David Coulthard Formula 1 Championship Car, model 1:18 scale McLaren MP4/14 #2 car with rare Mobil 1 advertising printed onto the inner back wall of the box together with a boxed McLaren Collection David Coulthard Formula 1 Championship Car, model 1:18 scale McLaren MP4/12 #10 car and a rare Mobil 1 produced David Coulthard signed baseball cap signed by Coulthard, the cap only ever produced for Mobil 1 and never put on general sale.

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Minichamps: A rare Mobil 1 Portuguese Grand Prix Mika Hakkinen 1996 1/18 scale model #8 McLaren MP4/10 car produced as gifts

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4187

Minichamps: A rare Mobil 1 Portuguese Grand Prix Mika Hakkinen 1996 1/18 scale model #8 McLaren MP4/10 car produced as gifts for the Mobil 1 team with less than 100 being produced, raised on a wooden plinth and in a silver Mercedes box.

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Minichamps: A pair of rare Porsche 911 GT1 rare 993 LeMans, team edition boxed 1:43 scale cars, never released for general sa

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 4188

Minichamps: A pair of rare Porsche 911 GT1 rare 993 LeMans, team edition boxed 1:43 scale cars, never released for general sale (Dealer Only Supply) for the launch of the Porsche Le Mans Car in 1995.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Rare and Discontinued Circa 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Coral "Alhambra" Necklace. Signed VCA Fra

Kodner Galleries

Lot 8

Van Cleef & Arpels Rare and Discontinued Circa 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Coral "Alhambra" Necklace. Signed VCA France, 750, 18K and numbered 4V258.304. Very good condition with suede pouch. Measures 33" L, 9/16" W. Approx. weight: 46.4 grams. Original Van Cleef & Arpels Letter of Authenticity dated 6/28/2016 to accompany this lot. Shipping $34.00 (estimate $25000-$35000)

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[Jacobite Rebellion - Battle of Prestonpans] - Sir John Cope Two autograph letters from Sir John Cope to Lt.-General Thomas

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 125

[Jacobite Rebellion - Battle of Prestonpans] - Sir John Cope Two autograph letters from Sir John Cope to Lt.-General Thomas Fowke ("Dear Fowke"), sending news of national affairs "The eyes of all Europe are upon our Affairs in America, which 'tis imagined will draw consequences in this part of the World, for which wee are so formidably prepared by our natural strength, the Navy, that if Spain will but continue to think according to her old proverb, Peace with England & War with all the World, so far only...", expressing his desire (with a tacit reference to his unpopularity after 1745) ("I am just as desirous not to be employed, as those who could employ me are unwilling to do it, so in that we are perfectly agreed"), reporting that he hears well of Fowke's Governership of Gibraltar, mentioning "Mr paymaster Pit", telling him about the regime and life he follows at the spas of Bath and Cheltenham (... I find the company at Chiltenham is not very numerous, and by those you name none very entertaining..."), thanking him for sending him a fine Spanish horse, &c., 2pp & 2pp., St. James Place, 19 July 1753, & Bath, 8 July 1755 Note; The first important battle of the rebellion was at Prestonpans on 27 September 1745 and this was a decisive victory for Charles over Sir John Cope who was Lieutentant-General, Commander of King George I's forces in Scotland. There is a paucity of knowledge about Cope's life after his Court of Inquiry in 1746. After he was defeated at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745 he was the subject of the Jacobite song "Hey, Johnnie Cope! Are ye waukin yet ?" Autograph letters by him are very rare.

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Bassandyne Bible [The Bible and Holy Scriptures... Edinburgh: Alexander Arbuthnot [and Thomas Bassandyne], 1579.] Small foli

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Lot 191

Bassandyne Bible [The Bible and Holy Scriptures... Edinburgh: Alexander Arbuthnot [and Thomas Bassandyne], 1579.] Small folio, one map of Canaan only, lacking one map and one plan, woodcut illustrations throughout, inscribed Wm M? on free endpaper verso dated February 22nd 1892, 16th or early 17th century embossed panelled calf and banded spine, title-page lacking and substituted with late 19th century replacement, lacking all leaves before ai (i.e. title and 9 leaves), xvi-z8 lacking (i.e. final 15 leaves), foxing, significant repairs to all leaves up to dv with some loss to text to initial leaves in particular, final 2 leaves of the New Testament repaired with some significant loss, soiling and other repairs with some throughout, some text obscured, a few small holes, including wormholes, throughout with some loss to text, some dampstaining, upper cover detached, lower joints split, covers and spine worn [ESTC S122098; Darlow & Moule (Rev. 1968), 158] Provenance: Inscription to final leaf of Revelation reads: "This buik apperteins to Johne Duncane"; Sir William Fettes Douglas, sold as lot 399 in the sale of his books on 7th December 1891; Ownership signature of John Glasse, Reverend of Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk, Edinburgh, to endpaper verso beneath inscription; thence by descent. Note: Known as the 'Bassandyne Bible', after the Edinburgh printer Thomas Bassandyne, this was "the first complete Bible to be printed in Scotland" [http://www.nls.uk/collections/rare-books/collections/bibles]. Bassandyne had produced the New Testament in 1576, the title-page bearing this date, and following his death in 1577, the Old Testament was added and the complete work published by Alexander Arbuthnot in 1579.

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Newcastle and Northumberland, 8 volumes, comprising Reid, D.B. Health of Towns Commission. Report on the State of Newcastle-

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Lot 280

Newcastle and Northumberland, 8 volumes, comprising Reid, D.B. Health of Towns Commission. Report on the State of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and other Towns. 1845, 8vo., 21 plates (19 folding, 20 coloured), half calf; [Pamphlets] 7 local pamphlets including Bruce, J.c. The Wall of Hadrian. Newcastle, 1874 and Carr-Ellison, R. On the large Roman Altar, [c.1875], 2 albumen prints; half calf gilt; Hutton, W. The History of the Roman Wall. 1813. Second edition, 8vo, map and 9 plates, contemporary half calf; Garbutt, George A Historical and Descriptive View of the Parishes of Monkwearmouth & Bishopwearmouth and the Port and Borough of Sunderland. Sunderland, 1819. 8vo, engraved title, folding map, folding pedigree & 4 plates, half calf, joints splitting; [Bewick, Thomas] An Account of the Great Floods in the Rivers Tyne, Tees, Wear and Eden, &c. in 1771 and 1815. Newcastle: E. Charnley, 1818. [One of 300 copies], 12mo in 4s, wood-engravings, 19th century half calf gilt; Oliver, Thomas A New Picture of Newcastle upon Tyne. 1831. 12mo, 2 folding plans, 1 folding plate, contemporary half calf, slightly rubbed; Glynn, E. Sketches of Oldminster. Newcastle, 1858. 8vo, 19th century half calf, rubbed; [Newcastle Water Supplies] Prospectus of an intended Joint Stock Company, to be called the Whittle Dean Water Company, and to be formed for the purpose of supplying the Towns of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead.. with pure water. Newcastle: printed at the Courant Office, 1845. 8vo, folding part-coloured engraved plan, Rare; bound with 2 others, related, contemporary half cloth (8)

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Lot 1122

ADKIN, A Living Picture, cabinet size, Fannie Leslie, with Raphael Tuck's printers logo to back (rare), no reference to Adkins or Commodore Cigarettes, p/b, 101 x 148mm, G

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MILLINERY, collection of Turkish Fez box labels, mainly well illustrated, rare, slight duplication, loose in ring-binder, VG

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Lot 850

MILLINERY, collection of Turkish Fez box labels, mainly well illustrated, rare, slight duplication, loose in ring-binder, VG to EX, 56*

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WILLS, Puppies, complete, large, extremely rare especially as a set, some light staining to a few backs, VG to EX, 40 (Illust

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Lot 1427

WILLS, Puppies, complete, large, extremely rare especially as a set, some light staining to a few backs, VG to EX, 40 (Illustration page 4)

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SARONY, Around the Mediterranean, white edges (rare), missing Nos. 41, 46 & 50, standard size, corner damage to Nos. 29 & 37,

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Lot 1295

SARONY, Around the Mediterranean, white edges (rare), missing Nos. 41, 46 & 50, standard size, corner damage to Nos. 29 & 37, FR (3) to VG, 47

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A rare 19thC vegetable or potato slicer, with cast iron body, turned wood handle and tapering pine feet, (handle, AF). Proven

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Lot 113

A rare 19thC vegetable or potato slicer, with cast iron body, turned wood handle and tapering pine feet, (handle, AF). Provenance: Used by Barry Harris, and from his own private collection when making his highly collectable 12th scale working models

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Kitchenalia, a rare mid 19thC food chopping device, with spoked handle and bean engine type action, on a later wooden base, 5

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Kitchenalia, a rare mid 19thC food chopping device, with spoked handle and bean engine type action, on a later wooden base, 52cm wide. Provenance: Used by Barry Harris, and from his own private collection when making his highly collectable 12th scale working models, designed in 2003

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Marilyn Monroe interest - Popular Hi-Fi Vol 1 Number 1, October 1960 A rare magazine with Marilyn Monoroe cover

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Lot 68

Marilyn Monroe interest - Popular Hi-Fi Vol 1 Number 1, October 1960 A rare magazine with Marilyn Monoroe cover

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A rare boxed Man Logistics Wolff trolley jib tower

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Lot 385

A rare boxed Man Logistics Wolff trolley jib tower

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AN EXTREMELY RARE PORTABLE SHADE, Dublin c.1770, unidentified mark of I.W., with folding circular poplin screen and detachabl

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Lot 120

AN EXTREMELY RARE PORTABLE SHADE, Dublin c.1770, unidentified mark of I.W., with folding circular poplin screen and detachable and adjustable right angled branch, the whole contained in a lidded cylindrical case, (c.167g all in). 13.5cm highProvenance: This is one of a unique pair, the other being in the National Museum. This example is from the Collection of the Late Dr Kurt Ticher, who states 'These came originally from Carton House'. In 500 Years of Irish Silver, (Delamer & O'Brien, 2005 p186), a publication to mark the exhibition of the same name at the National Museum of Ireland, the authors describe the sister shade as follows: Pleated poplin shade (a modern replacement) attached to two arms and opening fan-wise to a full circle, the arms meeting together; is inserted into a bracket at the opposite end of which is an adjustable clamp fitting the candlestick; the cylindrical container holds the closed shade and arms when folded. This description along with the illustration above help us to imagine how the shade would have been used to shield a candle's flame in the draughty Carton House home of the Dukes of Leinster during the 18th century.

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A RARE IRISH QUEEN ANNE TREFID SPOON, Dublin c.1702, mark possibly that of Joseph Walker, with rat tail bowl, the reverse eng

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Lot 126

A RARE IRISH QUEEN ANNE TREFID SPOON, Dublin c.1702, mark possibly that of Joseph Walker, with rat tail bowl, the reverse engraved “IMI”, (c.62g). 19cm

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A RARE BELFAST FIDDLE PATTERN DESSERT SPOON, hallmarks for Dublin 1819, mark of Henry Gardner, engraved with initials, (c.31g

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Lot 127

A RARE BELFAST FIDDLE PATTERN DESSERT SPOON, hallmarks for Dublin 1819, mark of Henry Gardner, engraved with initials, (c.31g). 18cm

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A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SOUP LADLE, Limerick c.1785, mark of Maurice Fitzgerald, the pointed taper handle engraved wit

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A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SOUP LADLE, Limerick c.1785, mark of Maurice Fitzgerald, the pointed taper handle engraved with initials, (c.217.7g). 38cm longMaurice Fitzgerald, Mary Street Limerick, working 1760-1817. He is possibly the Maurice Fitzgerald, son of James Fitzgerald (no address given), who was apprenticed to Vere Forster, a Dublin goldsmith in 1752. He obtained his freedom of Limerick in October 1774. He served as bailsman in the Tholsel Court in 1787 and 1789. His advertisement in the Limerick Herald, 7 December 1789, announced his moving 'to Bridge St (formerly Quay Lane) where Geo. Moore had his shop, and has received from London and Dublin a fashionable assortment of silver and plate work'. He leased part of his Rutland Street dwelling in 1815. He died in Rutland Street in May 1817 and was buried in St. John's; his wife predeceased him in November 1815. (Bowen and O'Brien, 2007 p203)Hallmarking was introduced to Ireland in 1637 in order to control the practices of goldsmiths which had become increasingly dubious due to a lack of an established body to monitor the craft as a whole in Ireland. King Charles I established the ‘Wardens and Company of Goldsmiths of our said City of Dublin’ with a charter that would match their counterpart in London in relation to powers of law. The standards of production in place in England were replicated in the assay office set up in Dublin in April 1638 where every piece of silver produced in the country was stamped with ‘The King’s Majesty Stamp called the Harp Crowned.’ A second mandatory mark identified the maker of the item, usually the goldsmith’s initials. Or at least that was the idea, but as with any rule there is always the exception. Limerick silversmiths managed to defy these sanctions which mostly applied to those practicing the craft within a three mile radius of Dublin rather than farther afield. It was expected that those working in provincial centres would follow suit, however the specifics were somewhat vague. Equally the physical distance and difficulty of travel in the 17th century largely discouraged Limerick silversmiths to send their wares, of which many were highly valuable goods, to the assay office in Dublin. As a city, Limerick had their own trade guilds with their own set of rules, whose privileged position created a monopoly over the commercial economy of the city. The practice continued well into the 18th century despite the fact that the situation became more delicate for Irish provincial silversmiths with the introduction of a duty tax of 6d. per ounce on all gold and silverwares wrought in Ireland. This manifest evasion was tolerated by the State who turned a blind eye to the various unsanctioned marks. When a Limerick silversmith struck his mark upon a piece it acted as their guarantee to the customer. These marks vary with a castle gateway and six or eight pointed star stamped on late 17th century items, while from 1710 onwards ‘STERLING’ appeared along with the silversmiths initials. As ‘STERLING’ is not technically a hallmark the accompanying maker’s initials took on the equivalent weight of an official stamp. By staking their reputation through putting forward their own name rather than using the relative safety of a standard mark assured by the assay office, this suggests that Limerick silversmiths took particular pride and confidence in the high quality of their work.

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***PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE FORK IN THIS LOT APPEARS TO BE ENGLISH ALTHOUGH HALLMARKS ARE VERY RUBBED***A RARE COMPOSED SET OF TE

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Lot 145

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE FORK IN THIS LOT APPEARS TO BE ENGLISH ALTHOUGH HALLMARKS ARE VERY RUBBED***A RARE COMPOSED SET OF TEN IRISH GEORGE I THREE PRONG HANOVERIAN PATTERN FORKS, various dates and makers, eight of them crested on reverse of handle, (c.684g). (10)

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***PLEASE NOTE DATE SHOULD READ C.1807***A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL BRIGHT CUT STRAINER SPOON BY CARDEN TERRY & JANE WILLIAMS, C

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***PLEASE NOTE DATE SHOULD READ C.1807***A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL BRIGHT CUT STRAINER SPOON BY CARDEN TERRY & JANE WILLIAMS, Cork c.1795, with bright cut star terminal and engraved with initials, (c.188.6g). 35cm longJane Williams, Goldsmith, Silversmith & Jeweller; third daughter (baptised 27th June 1773) of Carden Terry & Catherine Webb; married John Williams (q.v.), of Cork 6th August 1791; after his death she continued the business in Grand Parade in association with her father; many gold and silver assays in Dublin 1808-22; she died 17th April 1845. (Bowen and O’Brien, 2005 pp180-186)Female silversmiths have until recently been largely written out of the history of silver making in Ireland and Britain. With the exception of the highly prolific Hester Bateman, very little has been published about the work of these fascinating craftswomen. As with all decorative arts the skill of the item should be sufficient in justifying the importance of these women but unfortunately their talent has been largely excluded from texts dedicated to Georgian silversmiths. An awareness of what must have been an immense struggle for recognition and support of their work, alongside their male counterparts, is paramount. A common issue with promoting the reputation of female silversmiths is that they often worked in partnership with men, either husbands or fathers, and as a result it is difficult to ascertain, through misappropriation or otherwise, who was the true maker of the item. An issue such as this arises when confronted with the work of Cork silversmiths Carden Terry and his daughter Jane Williams (1771-1845) who worked with her father and husband in the late 18th century. Jane was married on 6 August 1791 in St Peter’s Church, Cork, to her father’s apprentice, John Williams (1771-1806), who entered into partnership as a silversmith with Carden Terry in 1795. Terry himself was born in 1742, to a notable Cork family and was apprenticed in 1758, setting up shop on at Main Street in 1765. His early work bore the mark CT, usually with the word ‘STERLING’, though technically not a hallmark it was normal for provincial Irish items. Up until the late 17th century silver items were mostly reserved for the church and the extremely wealthy. This began to change when silver prices dropped and for the first time the middle class could afford silver household objects. The trade had to adapt to the change from large ornate royal and ecclesiastical works to simple functional pieces. To meet this growing market wives and other female relatives of silversmiths were brought into the trade. Many of these women were hands on in the trade with younger girls brought in to finish and burnish the pieces. The silversmiths were extremely protective of their trade so they imposed a fine on anyone who brought a woman into the business that was not a close relative. Although women would have served their apprenticeship they would then have to work under their husband’s mark. They would only be in a position to register their mark when their husband died. Jane, who lived at Grand Parade, Cork, continued business as a silversmith after both the death of her husband in 1806 and that of her father in 1821. She holds the distinguished position of being the most well-known and prolific Irish female silversmith working in the late 18th and early 19th century.

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AN EXTREMELY RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL TREFID SPOON, Kinsale c.1712, mark of William and/or Joseph Wall, the reverse of terminal

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Lot 68

AN EXTREMELY RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL TREFID SPOON, Kinsale c.1712, mark of William and/or Joseph Wall, the reverse of terminal inscribed with initials “DRM”, with rat tail bowl, (c.46g). 19.25cmIn 1733, the names of Joseph and William Wall of Kinsale occur in the records of the Dublin Goldsmiths’ Company with reference to plate sent by them to Dublin to be assayed. Joseph Wall mentioned 1712, died 1734. William Wall mentioned 1721, died 1736. (Jackson’s, 2009 p734)Joseph Wall, Goldsmith and Silversmith; paid for making the Kinsale punch bowl in 1712, and several times thereafter for making freedom boxes, latest in 1745. The maker’s mark W in a heart-shaped punch is struck on the Kinsale punch bowl. A Mr Wall of Kinsale, probably Joseph, submitted a parcel of 80 oz to the Dublin Assay Office on 12 June 1733. (Bowen and O’Brien, 2005 p187)William Wall, Goldsmith, married Ann Purzer of Kinsale on 4 January 1721, Caleb Rotheram, Cork Goldsmith, being a surety; William Wall’s will probated 1736. The precise connection between Joseph and William Wall has not been established. (Bowen and O’Brien, 2005 p187)

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A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SUGAR BOWL, Limerick c.1750, mark of Collins Brehon, of circular form, the fluted body with wavy rim

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Lot 91

A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SUGAR BOWL, Limerick c.1750, mark of Collins Brehon, of circular form, the fluted body with wavy rim and raised on three shell capped hoof feet, (c.186.6g). 12.5cm diameterCollins Brehon, goldsmith, was granted the freedom of Limerick, 7 May 1747. He advertised in the Munster Journal of 30 September 1765 and 31 March 1766 claiming that his shop 'At the Two Blue Posts, opposite the Exchange, Limerick' had been 'enlarged in a spacious Manner, in order to carry on the Watch-making and mending business, together with the Goldsmith's Trade'. Collins died on 29 June 1768 and was buried in St. Mary's. On 11 August 1768 Elizabeth, his widow, advertised in the Limerick Chronicle that 'she is selling by lottery her stock of watches, touched plate and jewellery in order to pay her husband's creditors and she humbly hopes that the humane gentlemen and ladies of this City will favour her their protection and encouragement’. She died in July 1810, aged 92. (Bowen and O'Brien, 2007 p190)

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A RARE IRISH GEORGE I BEER JUG, Dublin c.1724, of baluster form with moulded rim, ‘s’ scroll handle, the body engraved with a

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Lot 92

A RARE IRISH GEORGE I BEER JUG, Dublin c.1724, of baluster form with moulded rim, ‘s’ scroll handle, the body engraved with a coat of arms and inscribed “The Gift of the Corporation of Shoemakers, Tobias Lewis Master 1725”, raised on stepped circular foot, (c.855g). 21cm highThe Ancient and Loyal Corporation of Shoemakers of Dublin, was the eighth in order of precedence among that city’s 25 minor corporations or guilds. They were also know as Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary, after their patron saint. The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, situated at the corner of Christ Church Lane and Audeon’s arch was used by the Guild of Shoemakers, who resided in the area. In Dublin as in other cities in Ireland and Great Britain, trades and crafts were organised and freedom of the city meant membership in some of the numerous guilds. Apprenticeship in guilds was a strictly controlled as it constituted a high honour to gain membership. Policies of protectionism were in place, with prohibitions against buying outside of Dublin, to control the production of articles made by men of different faculties within the city itself. Equally the guild themselves had a certain degree of monopoly over the industry in relation to pricing. The guilds set the standards for the trade by determining who would become masters.

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Rare A.M 550 bisque head character doll, German circa 1905, the good quality bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, clos

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Lot 102

Rare A.M 550 bisque head character doll, German circa 1905, the good quality bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, closed mouth with slight laughter lines and blonde wig, on a fully jointed wood and composition body and wearing a white cotton dress with blue ribbon, underclothes, socks and white leather shoes, 13” (33cm) tall.

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