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Lot 53
Tanzanite Three Row Bracelet, 27.5cts of oval cut tanzanites, of good colour,380 closely set in three rows in platinum vermeil and silver, fastened by a tongue and box clasp with two figure-of-eight safety catches; a spectacular carat weight of the single source, rare gemstone; a birthstone for December, the only gem to be added to the list in over 100 years
Lot 247
Malaya Garnet Tennis Bracelet, a row of oval cuts of the unusual malaya garnet, in a dark rose pink shade, totalling 8.75cts, set in platinum vermeil and silver; mined in east Africa, close to Tanzania and Kenya, both known for rare gem varieties, malaya garnet is a mix of two types of garnet, producing a rare and attractive colour; 7.5 inches long
Lot 197
WORLD WAR II: A rare World War II document issued under the orders of Field Marshal Montgomery, being the first Allied Cease Fire order in Germany, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. [4th May 1945]. The purple ink mimeographed document is an original field order headed CIPHER MESSAGE FORM and further marked GO 411A SECRET, which was transmitted from Exfor Main at 20.50 hours on 4th May 1945 to be received by 'FIRST CDN ARMY, SECOND BR ARMY, L OF C, GHQ AA TROOPS 79 ARMD DIV, EXFOR REAR…..' and reads, in full, 'All offensive ops will cease fire from receipt this signal. Orders will be given to all troops to cease fire 0800 hrs tomorrow SATURDAY 5 MAY. Full terms of local GERMAN surrender arranged today for 21 ARMY GROUP front follow. Emphasise these provisions apply solely to 21 ARMY GROUP fronts and are for the moment exclusive of DUNKIRK. ACK'. Unsigned. An historically important document representing the first publication regarding the German surrender (the printed press not having had time to run their copy). A vertical central fold and some light overall creasing, otherwise VGAt 18.20 hours on 4th May 1945 German field commanders surrendered all hostile forces in North West Europe to Field Marshal Montgomery's 21st Army Group at his Tactical HQ, then located on Luneburg Heath. Montgomery immediately ordered his Chief of Operations, Major General David Belchem, to issue a cease fire order to all subordinate units.The 79th Armoured Division, a specialist division operating armoured vehicles modified for specialist roles, originally intended to assist with the landings on the D-Day beaches. These included the Churchill AVRE and Crocodile, as well as the Sherman Crab.
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Lot 261
[NICHOLAS II]: (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia 1894-1917. A rare Imperial Russia printed 8vo supper menu card dated 7th February 1903, in French. Heavily embossed at the head with the Russian Imperial Eagle in various colours surmounted by a gold crown, printed on card by Peter Semenukov of 8 Morskaya in St. Petersburg. Some light creasing and age related wear, about VG
Lot 235
PRINCE GEORGE: (1819-1904) 2nd Duke of Cambridge, British Royal Family, Grandson of King George III. D.S., Duke of Cambridge, three pages, 4to, London, 29th September 1847, to unknown. An unusual and rare insight into the humor of the mid-19th century. To the recto the Duke has rendered, using a fine nibbed ink pen, a bird carrying a letter on which is written 'With many happy returns of the day from the Duke of Cambridge', beneath which is written 'The White Lodge, Richmond Park, Sept. 29th 1847'. Within, the left page contains questions, whilst the right page contains answers. Each is numbered 1 thru 14. These include '1. Why was Charles 1st beheaded instead of burnt?', '1. Because he preferred a chop to a steak.', '12. Why are deaf people like cashmere shawls?', '12. Because we can't make them here.' And '14. What can a man do to make his trousers last?', '14. He can make his coat & waistcoat first.' With minor age related wear and creasing, two very small tears to the left and right edges. Otherwise, G
Lot 220
McELROY GEORGE: (1893-1918) Irish Fighter Ace (47 victories) of World War I, recipient of the Military Cross with two bars and the Distinguished Flying Cross and bar. D.S., G E H McElroy, one page, 4to, n.p. (France), 28th December 1917. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a Combat Report (headed Combats in the Air), the narrative stating, 'Observed E[nemy] A[ircraft] at about 4,000' approaching our lines. Dived down, evidently unobserved, and fired about 100 rounds at 50 yards range. E.A. went down out of control. In dive S.E. overshot falling E.A., but on turning round observed machine at rest on ground, and evidently crashed' The statement relates to McElroy's 1st victory whilst piloting a Royal Aircraft Factory S.E. 5A. Below McElroy's signature is that of Leonard Tilney (1895-1918, British Aviator, M.C.), signed in his capacity of Major, Commanding No. 40 Squadron, R.F.C. To the foot of the report is typed 'The above was witnessed by Lieut. MacLanachan.' A very rare set of autographs due to both McElroy and Tilney dying in their early 20's whilst on combat duty. VGMcElroy's DFC with bar, Gazetted on the 20th September 1918, read 'In the recent battles on various army fronts this officer has carried out numerous patrols, and flying at low altitudes, has inflicted heavy casualties on massed enemy troops, transport, artillery teams, etc., both with machine-gun fire and bombs. He has destroyed three enemy kite balloons and forty-three machines, accounting for eight of the latter in eight consecutive days. His brilliant achievements, keenness and dash have at all times set a fine example and inspired all who came in contact with him.'
Lot 222
McKEEVER ANDREW: (1895-1919) Canadian Fighter Ace (31 victories) of World War I, recipient of the Distinguisher Service Order, Military Cross and bars, Distinguished Flying Cross. D.S., A D McKeever, one page, 4to, n.p. (France), 31st October 1917. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a Combat Report (headed Combats in the Air), the narrative stating, 'I dived on an E[nemy] A[ircraft] and fired 50 rounds at 50 yards range. The E.A. fluttered down completely out of control but could not be seen to crash as there was a layer of clouds near the ground. The observer fired 100 rounds at the E.A. at a range of 75 yards. The E.A. stalled, nose dived and burst into flames. The observer then fired 85 rounds at 50 yards range at another E.A. which spun down, then turned over and over completely out of control but could not be seen to crash owing to clouds.' Below McKeever's signature the report concludes '1 E.A. out of control. 1 E.A. out of control. 1 E.A. in flames.' This rare triple kill report relates to McKeever's 24th, 25th & 26th victories whilst piloting a Bristol F.2b. Countersigned by Rowland Morton (1887-1953, British Aviator of World War I), in his capacity of Major, Commanding No.11 Squadron, R.F.C. Below Morton's signature is a list entitled 'The following pilots and observers engaged the E.A. indecisively'. The list includes Mortimer West another Ace of 11 Squadron. Beneath, it is also countersigned by Morton. A neat, diagonal cut to the top left corner, partially through the printed word 'Squadron', the head of the report has been trimmed partially into the letters of 'Combat in the Air', otherwise VGRowland Morton, awarded RAeC No 1461 on 24th July 1915. Retiring as a Wing Commander in 1937, he was recalled just before the outbreak of war in 1939 and placed in command of No 31 Group as an Air Commodore. However, in 1940, he moved to HQ Balloon Command reverting to the rank of Wing Commander.
Lot 182
CHRISTIE ETHEL: (1898-1952) English Wife of Murderer John Reginald Halliday Christie, herself one of his victims who was later discovered strangled under the floor boards of their house at 10 Rillington Place. Extremely rare A.L.S., Ethel, three pages, 8vo, 10 Rillington Place, St. Marks Road, London, 11th June 1945, to 'Dear Lil' [Bartle, her sister]. Christie enquires in a desperate manner 'Just a line to ask why you have not answered my last letter about a fortnight ago. It seems strange as Harry has not answered my last letter, neither has Auntie. I hope that you are all well.' Continuing 'Has Eddie been on leave? He has not called here and I keep wondering if he is coming. Have you heard from him? I have not.' Further adding 'Can you manage to come and see us for a weekend (as you suggested) I should love to see you… Write quickly and let me know how you are going on as I worry about you when I do not hear from you… Write soon.' Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Christie. VG
Lot 15
LIDDELL ERIC: (1902-1945) Scottish Athlete & Missionary, Olympic Gold medallist. Liddell was one of the main subjects of the film Chariots of Fire (1981). Rare, bold black fountain pen ink signature ('Eric H. Liddell') on a page contained in an autograph album. The page also bears three other signatures, possibly of fellow Rugby Union players, and the album also features over 80 other signatures by various entertainers and sportsmen including Harry Lauder (with self caricature), Matheson Lang, Wally Patch, Moore Marriott, Danny Blair, Robert McPhail, James Crapnell, Neil Dewar, George Brown, Evelyn Morrison, Sam English, Alex Massie and other footballers, author John Buchan etc. Some of the signatures are in pencil and many are on multiple signed pages. Spine loose, otherwise generally VG
Lot 135
OSBORN ROBERT: (1904-1994) American Satiric Cartoonist, Illustrator and Author. Artist of the hapless WWII character 'Dilbert' and later known for his caricatures of presidents from Lyndon Johnson through to Ronald Reagan. A.L.S., Bob Osborn, ten pages, folio, Salisbury, Connecticut, 14th May 1994, to Herbert Mitgang. Osborn prepares his correspondent 'Brace! For a long-winded reply to your kind letter.' Further complimenting Mitgang '…your review of the Hand biography is excellent and it ought to rightfully inspire people to buy & read it.' Continuing 'One Sunday night on the Harlem R.R. “Rattler” heading for N.Y. I saw Mr. Hand 2 seats ahead facing me… Luckily I had a 10” drawing pad and a black pencil and started to draw that superb, integrated worn… compelling face. The impression of him was so strong the drawing worked. It is now in the Beinecke Library… along with 1,000 of pictures I did… & liked… from 1910 on. Lucky Osbo!' Further explaining 'that the human face… prints relentlessly… the acts & characteristics of a person's life and behaviour (see Nixon's… or the cheap, shallow mug of that Irish clown Ronny R. or his vapid star-crossed wife.' Concluding by discussing the image of Nixon in The New Republic and The Village Voice and in conclusion, reflects on his health 'bed ridden, blood transfused… & now suffering from the eyes…' In neat bold script, accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Osborn. Nearly EXHerbert Mitgang (1920-2013) American Author, Editor, Journalist, Playwright and Producer.Billings Learned Hand (1872-1961) American Judge and Judicial Philosopher.The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University Library, New Haven, Connecticut.Richard Nixon (1913-1994) American President 1969-74Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) American President 1981-89
Lot 179
HOUDINI HARRY: (1874-1926) Hungarian-born American Magician and Escapologist. Vintage signed postcard photograph, an unusual image showing Houdini piloting his Voisin biplane. Depicting the occasion of the first aerial flight in Australia which took place at Melbourne on 15th March 1910, for which Houdini was presented the Australian Aero Leagues Trophy. A small inset portrait shows the magician seated in his aircraft. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink across a light area of the image and dated 4th January 1911 in his hand. A rare signed photograph. Slightly neatly trimmed, about VG
Lot 11
A RARE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CANTON SECTIONAL IVORY CHESS SET, complete, one side natural, the other side stained red, the white pieces with European features including King George and Queen Charlotte, the white rook's flags carved with a Union Jack, the red side with Chinese features including an Emperor and Empress, the rooks on both sides unusually in the form of cannon fitted turrets, the Kings 3.6in high, the pawns 2.5in high. (32)
Lot 190
A rare imperial gilt bronze cloisonné decorative plaque in the shape of the head of a ruyiChina, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795)Inside the fine frame, in embossed metal with symbols of good fortune, such as swastikas, pairs of fish and clouds, is a finely made plaque decorated with the cloisonné technique, in which are pictured vases holding peonies, cherry tree branches, fruit, and a ruyi sticking out from an archaic style inspired vase, characterized by taotie. Long inscription and brand in the upper right section, concerning the Spring Festival, from the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections), part of the Qing dynasty chronicles. The inscription ends with the name Yu Minzhong (1714-1779), officer of Jintan, in the province of Jiangsu. He was an advisor for emperor Qianlong in important political matters, and from 1773 to his death he was one of the most powerful ministers of the empire. While at court he supervised the writing of the abovementioned Siku Quanshu, and his portrait appears in a painting depicting seventeen of the fifty meritorious generals and officers, commissioned by emperor Qianlong and sold by Sothebys New York on June 1, 1992, lot 77.A similar plaque was sold by Sothebys Hong Kong, Imperial Interiors, October 7, 2015, lot 3007.Cm 60,00 x 42,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 473
A rare an curious paubha depicting the Rasa Lila dance with Lord Krishna and Queen Victoria of England as gopiNepal, late 19th century Rare and peculiar painting on canvas, depicting the dance of Krishna with the gopi (cowhands devotees), and with the female figures all having the face, the semblance and the jewels of Queen Victoria (reigning 1837-1901). Such peculiarity helps in dating the painting as subsequent to the visit of the queen to India, and the following invite to the court in London extended to the king of Nepal, which took place in 1850.The tradition states that the Rasa dance happens on a night, during which Krishna gathers the gopi by means of the sound of his flute, and dances with them, stretching the length of the night to 4.32 billions of years, the length of a cycle of the Hindu universe.The work was exhibited at the Anthropological and Ethnographic museum, University of Turin, during the exhibit Tibet, centro del cielo, cuore del mondo, February 8 March 25, 2005.Cm 121,50 x 104,00 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 70
An extremely rare imperial lime-ground famille rose porcelain teapot and cover. Marked Jiaqing Yuzhi and most probably of the period Superb teapot, decorated with plants shoots on a green background, and with two reserves with golden frames, containing a winter and a spring landscape. The base shows a four characters symbol in blue underglaze. A comparison with the famille rose teapot, decorated with a poem and dated 1797 (in National Palace Museum Catalogue, Taipei 2006, pl. 170), shows that the present teapot has been executed in the late Qianlong (Emperor Jiaqing' father) period.Two small chips on the spout, otherwise in good conditions. Provenance: European private collection.Cm 20,00 x 17,40 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 366
An illustrated and illuminated double sided album page signed by 'Abdullah Bukhari Ottoman Turkey, 18th century Gouache and gold on paper Fine painting depicting, on the front, two nightingales resting on a rose branch, with insects above them, and a composite page with two men engaged in conversation and two roses of different heights on the back. Both sides present edges with marble effects, the front within a frame with golden arabesques, and the rear with two panels with golden ribbons. Signed on the front, in the lower left side. Abdullah Bukhari (active between 1725 and 1750) was one of the most famous Turkish painters of the XVIII century, specializing in floral albums, and in female portraits. He was the court painter for the sultan Ahmed III (reigning between 1703 and 1730), during the period referred to as Tulip Era, for the habit of court members and rich individuals of spending enormous sums of money even for a single rare tulip bulb.41x28 cm47x33 cm with frameCm 15,00 x 26,50 22.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer priceVAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated
Lot 805
A 1930s velvet collar decorated with diamante embellishment, edged in black lace in a very unusual design (more like a cape) a fine cotton lawn camisole top Edwardian, edged in cotton lace, a very rare silk voile apron (1920s/30s) edged in lace, hand embroidered with violet bunches and violet leaves with pointed edging (3)
Lot 27
Very Fine and Rare Antique 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Flexible Snake Bracelet accented with approx. 6.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds. Diamonds H-I color, SI1 clarity. Stamped 18K. Very good antique condition. Measures 1-5/8" W. Approx. weight: 54.2 pennyweights. Shipping $34.00 (estimate $8000-$12000)
Lot 1012
Lithograph, few horizontal and vertical fold marks. 39,37 x 27,56 in. Beautiful and very rare poster of the early twentieth century, printed by P. Cassina graphic arts in Turin and depicting a ball game. A dynamic scene, completely focused on the action that takes place in the foreground with the two players engaged for the possession of the ball.
Lot 1008
Firenze. In 2° (17,71 x 14,17 in.), 94 photographs mounted on cardboard.Contemporary bound in light brown calf, with title and gilt decoration on the upper cover, slipcase. Magnificent copy of this volume intended for presentation and printed only in very few copies, included the business card of the Podestà of Florence. The two volumes are dedicated to the visit that Hitler paid to Mussolini in Florence, a visit that was carefully organized with solemnity and magnificence as it was the final stop of the journey which marked the alliance between Italy and the Third Reich. A highlight of the tour was the show of the Florentine soccer. Extremely rare.
Lot 1002
Engraved coat of arms of the Medici by Francesco Naccion the title page, 2 engraved folding plates with the view of Santa Croce square and the plan explaining the order of the teams(small defects). Contemporary bound in marble cardboard (tired). First edition of this rare volume printed in occasion of the wedding of Ferdinando de Medici with Violante Beatrice of Bavaria. The tournament saw two teams in the field, one European, the other one Asian. After the victory of the European team, the Asian players, during a dance held at Palazzo Pitti in the evening, asked for revenge, but without succes.
Lot 1018
A rare lifetime associate badge, in leather, made for Felice Lanfranchi. In gilt lettering, on the front the heading “Milan Foot Ball Club founded in 1899” and the name of the member on the verso. This badge allowed free entrance to the stadium and with a cord was attached to the collar of a coat or of a jacket. The name of Milan Foot Ball Club was used between 1919 and 1936. This badge was used, therefore, in the years of the foundation of the famous San Siro stadium, in 1926, an era in which the greatest stars of the team were Aldo Boffi and Giuseppe Meazza. Brown leather badge with gilt lettering of the owner's name. Diameter 2,48 in.
Lot 1001
Manuscript on paper in brown ink of a match played during Carnival in 1672. Very rare document related to an early game of football in Florence. The document in two columns reveals the names of the participants to the game: lead by the Calcianti, followed by the Alfiere, and five Sconciatori (what today we call halfbacks), then three Datori Innanzi (nowadays fullbacks) and finally the Datori à Dietro (goalkeepers). Interesting that one of the fullbacks was named Luigi the Turk and among the fullbacks there was a member of the Medici family. But many more of the participants also came from some of the most notable Florentine families as the Frescobaldis, the Antinoris, the Pazzis, the Alamannis, the Gianfigliazzis and Gherardinis.
Lot 1013
Tempera and pastel sketch on paper, signed, 19,68 x 13,78 in. Rare sketch of the great Bolognese designer, a scene characterized by a strong dynamism and acid, almost pop, colors. A football game perfectly synthesized by scenes of important actions: the save by the goalkeeper, the attack, the bodycheck
Lot 1016
Shirt in white wool, short sleeves, red and blue edges, the arms of Cagliari sewn on the chest, the number 11 sewn on the back. April 26, 1970 is the last day of the season in which the Cagliari team, just graduated Champion of Italy, receives the trophy. In this winning match for its team against Torino F.C., the team leader Gigi Riva, also know as "Rombo di tuono”, scores two goals, wearing precisely this shirt. In 2005, as a tribute to the career of Riva, the shirt number 11, his signature in the field since his first games, has been retired from the Cagliari roster. A rare heirloom of exceptional importance for the history of Italian football.provenance:-player of Torino F.C. in the 69-70 season-private collection
Lot 1010
Firenze, Stabilimenti Artistici. Bronze medal, diameter 1,97 in. , weight 2,29 oz. ,designed by Tuscan sculptor Dante Manetti. Rare example of the medal awarded to the participants to the second World Cup tournament, held in Italy from May 27 to June 10, 1934, the first won by the Italian national team that defeated Czechoslovakia 2-1 in the final, with Vittorio Pozzo as coach. The nominal medal belonged to Uberto Aruga, a great supporter of sports in the Turin area and, among other things, technical director of the local stadium and manager of the Italian Football Association. Beautiful witness of the "Jules Rimet Cup", Italy’s first triumph in the world of football.
Lot 993
A Rare and Unusual Group of Early Electric Motors and Dynamos, including a 2-pole 6 volt motor with velvet-covered windings, reputedly made in May 1886, a 7-volt 2-pole dynamo dated as c.1912 with adjustable brushgear, and a small 2-pole motor/dynamo with 3-part permanent magnet, each mounted on a wooden plinth, together with a small 4v solenoid-operated electric motor on cast iron frame with 3” diameter flywheel, also dated as c.1912, overall F-G (4)
Lot 352
A Fine Collection of Original Bassett-Lowke Catalogues and BDV Gift Book, including eleven B-L model catalogues between 1923-1949, two Model Ship catalogues (Feb ‘35 and Mar ‘39), varying P-G, the Model Railway Handbook (9th edn), an uncommon B-L poster, circa 1936, both F, some splitting to folds, and a rare BDV cigarettes Gift Book showing the whole range of B-L and Bing trains and accessories available through the voucher scheme circa 1927-8, VG (16)
Lot 981
A Rare and Early Traction-Engine Type 2-2-0 Floor Locomotive, by unknown maker, apparently for live steam operation, with top-mounted oscillating cylinder and flywheel, haystack firebox with water level test cocks, water filler and regulator, with dark green paint to boiler assembly and dark red to frames, substantial front buffer beam, F, rear wheels possibly replacements, lacks drive gears from crankshaft to wheels, and lacks burnerLength 25cmHeight 15cmWidth 11cm
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