A RARE, LATE CHARLES II "FROST FAIR" SOUVENIR LACEBACK TREFID SPOON, scratched with the initials "EW" on the terminal & inscribed "This Spoon was bought upon the Frozen Thames* January:28:1683/4", maker's mark "PL" (script monogram) within a wavy-edged square punch, London 1683; 7.75" (19.6 cms) long; 1.84 oz *J.H. BRAZELL, (1698), London Weather notes:- "Eight frost fairs were held on the Thames between 1607 and 1814; the first recorded frost fair was in the winter of 1607/08. The frost commenced in mid December, and by 10 to 15 January the ice between Lambeth and Westminster was firm and thick enough to allow a large number of people to walk on it in perfect safety. Booths were set up for the sale of fruit, food, beer and wine and shoemakers and barbers plied their trade on the ice, such as bowling, shooting and dancing. During the winter of 1683/84 the frost lasted from December to early February but the fair was confined to the second half of January. The ice was thick and firm, and the number of shops, booths and people on the frozen river made it appear like another city. The booths, which sold all sorts of goods and merchandise and covered a variety of trades, were arranged in formal streets from the Temple to Southwark. A printing press was set up on the ice and the practice of having their names printed with the date and the phrase "printed on the Thames" became so popular with the people that the printer made a small fortune.......... People indulged in practically every sport including dancing, skating, sledging, bull-bating, bear baiting, fox-hunting, football and skittles.....King Charles II and his family visited the frost fair and had their names printed on a quarto sheet of Dufra paper by "G Groom on the ICE on the River Thames January 31st 1684"
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A mixed lot of rare Victorian silver teaspoons, Comprising: a Bright Vine pattern one by George Adams, London 1868, a pair of King's Variant with a Husk Heel teaspoons, by George Adams, London 1846, a Lily pattern teaspoon, by George Adams, London 1853, a pair of Victoria pattern, by Hayne and Cater, London 1838, a Queen's pattern with an oyster heel, London 1845, a Princes No.2 pattern teaspoon, by George Adams, London 1842, a Napier pattern one by George Adams, London 1875, and a Rose pattern teaspoon, by Elizabeth Eaton, London 1846, approx. weight 11.3oz. (10)
Ireland, Edward IV (1461-1483), Penny, Dublin mint, Suns and Roses coinage, c. 1478-1483, crowned facing bust, rose (left) and sun at neck, rev rose in centre, suns and roses in angles, [CIVITAS] DVB LIN, 0.54g (DF 167; S. 6393). Good fine, flan with slight curvature and somewhat short, but an exceptionally clear example and very rare thus.
A rare pair of Elizabeth I silver Maidenhead spoons, by Richard Orenge, Sherborne, circa 1580, tapering faceted stems, gilded finials, length 16cm and 16.3cm, approx. weight 2.5oz. (2) Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's New York, Silver, Portrait Miniatures and Objects of Vertu, November 7th 1996, lot 38. For maker's mark see Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Limited, 1992, page 115, figure M.97.
Georgian and Victorian white metal medals; Irish Loyalist medal, by G Brown, THE GLORIOUS MEMORY, 48mm; The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester railway, 1830, by T. Halliday, 49mm (BHM 1458), others include George III, Temperance (3 - one part glazed), Shakespeare, Nelson, Wellington, others. Generally fine, first two better and first rare. (qty)
The Duke of Wellington, shaped oval silver and gilt Memorial Brooch, 1852, by Elkington, Mason & Co., three dimensional bust of Wellington within alcove, cherubs hold laurel wreath above, his motto below, VIRTUTIS FORTUNA COMES, 67 x 42.5mm (Eimer, Wellington - ). Very fine and very rare. Elkington's received financial backing from the industrialist and philanthropist Josiah Mason in 1842 (renaming the firm Elkington, Mason & Co between 1842 and 1861)
The James Watt Medal of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic, First Class, in silver, awarded to Messrs Elkington & Sons in 1870; by William Wyon, "MESSRS ELKINGTON AND SONS FOR THE MILTON SHIELD", bust of Wall left, after Chantrey, rev, legend within palm and olive wreath, naming impressed on edge, 45mm. Choice, virtually mint state and a rare association item. The massive Milton Shield, decorated with scenes from Paradise Lost, was designed by Leonard Morel-Ladeuil (c. 1820-1888), especially for the Paris Exhibition of 1867 (where it won a gold medal). It served most successfully to raise the prestige and public awareness of the manufacturer, Elkington & Sons and highlighted the use of the electrotype process. Whilst the original is in the Victoria and Albert Museum a number of copies were made, one of which was sold in these rooms, 29 July, 2009 (lot 93), for £2400
A collection of seven Scottish police whistles, late 19th/early 20th Century Lanark County Police escargot whistle, the Acme Thunder (JCG page 213, 2 plus photo), Lanark County Police escargot whistle (JCG page 213, 4 plus photo), Lanark County Police escargot whistle, (JCG page 213, 5 plus photo chrome), G.P. (for Govan Police) rare escargot whistle, (1939-1940 see page 23 of Martyn Gilcrist book), escargot whistle by McPherson Brothers 1899-1909 (see page 35 of Martyn Gilcrist book), escargot whistle by S Auld 1890-1907. (7)
A Forfarshire Constabulary helmet plate, 1840 The 88mm high badge, the thistle surmounted by a Royal Crown, a similar badge with a darker laurel wreath (Ref JCG page 89 plate 4, figure 17), John Green considered these badges extremely rare and only came across these two during his many years of collecting, an Invernesshire Constabulary head gear badge, similar badge but with a grey tinge (Ref JCG page 120). (illustrated)
A very rare Victorian West Lothian Constabulary belt clasp In two parts (JCG page 198), partial belt clasp for Johnstone Burgh Police (Ref JCG pages 121-3), Victorian partial belt clasp, Ross-shire Constabulary clasp (Ref JCG page 179), Lothian and Borders Police belt buckle (Ref JCG page 148). (5)
A collection of Dunbarton Police buttons and collar badges, late 19th/early 20th Century Comprising pair of collar badges (rare, Ref JCG page 54), further buttons (rare, Ref JCG page 55), no 4 (Ref JCG page 54), Dunbartonshire Constabulary Tudor crown and black horn Tudor horn (Ref JCG page 57), a collection of Coatbridge Burgh police buttons comprising three white metal examples, black horn three smaller buttons (Ref JCG page 45), chrome WPAC , Clyde and 4355 collar badges, Fattorini enamel pin for the NSC and a crown. (2)
A collection of Edinburgh City Police badges To include Edinburgh button by Stark Brothers, similar button, superior quality on back, further button by Stark Brothers (extremely rare, Ref JCG page 77), police badge thought to be a Senior Officer's collar badge, hallmarked silver dated 1883, (extremely scarce, Ref JCG page 73-74), further buttons surrounded by Edinburgh City Police (Ref JCG page 77), Edinburgh Police top button in black, three further buttons (Ref JCG page 76), Inverness Police buttons, (Ref JCG page 119), Inverness Constabulary scripted IC, surmounted by Tudor crown, used as collar or shoulder badges, blackened brass button, three further scripted letters, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green (Ref JCG page 120).
A collection of Stirling Burgh police buttons, 19th Century To include a pair of black horn buttons, bronzed button, smaller version (rare, Ref JCG page 189), a pierced scripted letter SCP shoulder badge (Ref JCG page 192), a Stirlingshire Constabulary Special Constable's enamel and chrome lapel badge (Ref JCG page 193 and plate 8, figure 9), Stirlingshire Police blackened button by J R Gaunt & Sons, Birmingham, three white metal versions (rare, Ref JCG page 192), Stirling and Clackmannanshire Police pair of chrome plated shoulder badges (Ref JCG page 193), Renfrew & Bute Constabulary Athletic Club enamel badge, two pair of collar badges, Ross-shire Constabulary garter section of a badge (Ref JCG page 179 plate 7, figure 18), Ross & Cromarty Constabulary Special Constable enamel and chrome lapel badge and a Ross & Sutherland similar badge (rare, Ref JCG page 180 plate 7, figure 20).
An extremely rare Fifeshire Constabulary cap badge, late 19th Century This item was considered by John Green to be extremely rare, it was generally viewed that it originated as a military badge but was used by a Senior Officer in the reign of Queen of Victoria, also with this lot are a series of photocopies of the Officer wearing this badge, a framed newspaper article from The Weekend Courier dated 1999. (2)
A Clackmannanshire Constabulary extremely rare 20mm white metal button By E Stillwell of London, circa 1840, (Ref JCG page 43), a Kilkcaldy Royal Crown button (Ref JCG page 133), Special Constable lapel badge (Ref JCG page 43 plate 3, figure 11), a Dumfrieshire Constabulary button by Hebbert & Co, London (extremely scarce, Ref JCG page 52), collection of Govan Police badges to include a partially made garter for helmet badge, the inner and outer edges awaiting trimming (Ref JCG page 106), an early and rare Govan button and further Govan Police button (rare, Ref JCG page 106), nickel plated Govan Police button by Pearson & Huggins, further button by Firmin and a smaller back button (Ref JCG page 107), two collar badges for Govan Burgh Police in the form of letters spelling GBP21, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green.
A collection Banffshire Constabulary buttons, circa 1857 To include button by Hebbert of London, further button (both extremely rare, Ref JCG page 33), royal crown used as cap badge, B C Script early collar badge, B C Script post 1902 collar badge (Ref JCG page 32), Special Constable badge and a tudor crown button by Hebbert & Co London (Ref JCG page 33).
A Dumfries Burgh police button Made of black horn, title 'Dumfries Burgh Police' (extremely rare, Ref JCG page 50), a further dark brass button with Royal Crown and a smaller version, a Motherwell Burgh police button in black horn (extremely rare button), selection of four Royal Crowns, a Hawick Burgh police button and similar version (very rare), three assorted crowns.
Four Leith police buttons, late 19th/early 20th Century Maker Firmin & Sons, London (Ref JCG page 144), a Morayshire Tudor crown button (rare, Ref JCG page 155), a Mid Lothian Constabulary pierced white metal collar badge, no. 63 (rare, Ref JCG page 151), a Moray & Nairn Special Constable lapel badge (Ref JCG page 156 plate 6, figure 23), Selkirkshire Constabulary set of four buttons (Ref JCG page 186), a Roxburgh County Constabulary collar badge in scripted chrome, white metal early button showing Roxburghshire Constabulary by Pearson of Birmingham, similar button by Hebbert & Co London, two smaller buttons (rare, Ref JCG page 183), a Selkirkshire police 'Royal Crown' pair of buttons, two further buttons (Ref JCG page 186), set of four Selkirkshire Constabulary Tudor crown buttons, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green. (Ref JCG page 187).
Six mounted Aberdeenshire Constabulary cap badges, late 19th/early 20th Century To include Queen Victoria Royal Crown badge, this was considered very rare by John Green (Ref JCG page 15), similar badge, the brass has been blackened possibly for Night Duty usage, further badges for a Tudor crown, introduced in 1901, brass example, nickel plated example and white metal example, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green (Ref JCG page 19).
A very rare 1914 Leith Special Constables shoulder badge Badge in star shape (Ref JCG page 146), Glasgow Corporation Special Constables enamelled lapel badge (Ref JCG page 102 plate 5, figure 9), rectangular embroidered Special Constables fabric badge, Stirlingshire Special Constables brass badge (Ref JCG page 192 plate 8, figure 7).
A collection of seven Scottish Police whistles, late 19th/early 20th Century Comprising pre-1909 rare East Lothian, 1882-1909 West Lothian, 1926 Vents Acme Siren, the Metropolitan 552 used by Inspector in the Dundee Police, Metropolitan circa 1960s, Acme City Metropolitan circa 1960s, Acme City circa 1907 by Hudson & Co, Metropolitan A Top & Lanyard. (7)
An extremely rare Dunbartonshire Constabulary Senior Officer's badge, late 19th Century (Ref JCG page 56), similar helmet badge, with clipped off tail (Ref JCG page 56), a Dunbarton Burg Police helmet badge, late 19th Century (Ref JCG page 53), a Dundee Police white metal helmet/cap badge and a similar cap badge (Ref JCG page 59).
A collection of Greenock Burgh police buttons Comprising a Town of Greenock police button by Pigott & Co (early and rare Ref JCG page 111), further Greenock police buttons by Firmin, Black Horn version, (Reg JCG page 111), part collar badge C263, Royal Crown, Glasgow police badge, smaller version (Ref JCG page 95), two gilded buttons and two smaller ones for the Sheriff Courthouse Glasgow and four white metal buttons manufacturers T R Crombie Glasgow Muir Buttons Birmingham Ltd, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green (Ref JCG page 99).
Extremely rare Edinburgh mounted police horse bit, early 20th Century Chromed bit and snaffle with brass applied badges, (Ref JCG page 76 and plate 4, figures 3 and 4), also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by J C Green, also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green. (2) (illustrated)
Two Ayr Burgh police buttons circa 1845 (Very scarce Ref JCG page 27), two Argyllshire Constabulary one circa 1840 the other chrome lapel badge (both very scarce Ref JCG page 26 plate 2 figure 30), three Ayrshire Constabulary buttons (these buttons are considered to be extremely rare due to the two headed thistle design, Ref JCG page 30).
Two Montrose Police buttons One by J Weldon of London and similar fresher looking button (rare, Ref JCG page 154), two Mid Lothian Constabulary pierced collar badges no. 63 and 6 (Ref JCG page 151), a collection of Northern Constabulary collar badges to include four chrome examples, three chrome and enamel examples, lapel badge, six fabric badges and one tie tack (Ref JCG page 160).
A Kinrossshire Constabulary white metal button By McClymont-Dewar of Glasgow, together with a similar button (Ref JCG page 130), a Kilmarnock police button and similar button marked English made, an enamel and chrome Special Constables lapel badge marked 84 (Ref JCG page 125 plate 5, figure 27), three assorted crowns, a Royal Crown Kincardineshire Constabulary button, similar Tudor smaller button (extremely rare, Ref JCG page 126), three Kircaldy buttons (Ref JCG page 133), two Kinrossshire buttons VR in white metal and blackened brass (Ref JCG page 130), two Tudor crowns and Kirkcudbrightshire Constabulary button,also with this lot a copy of Scottish Insignia by John C Green (extremely scarce, Ref JCG page 130).
A collection of Scottish police buttons, mid 19th Century to early 20th Century Alloa Police 1854-1930 button by N. Dowler and a smaller version (rare Ref JCG page 19), four Arbroath buttons some extremely rare (Ref JCG page 23), Ardrie Burgh 1822-1949 (extremely scarce Ref JCG page 18), Special Constable badge for Arbroath (very scarce Ref JCG page 23 plate 2 figure 25), lozenge frame collar badge no 15 used 1910-1936 (extremely rare Ref JCG page 23).
* ANN H MACKINTOSH, FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE Oil on panel, signed, 55cm x 40cm (21 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches) Framed. Labels vesro: The artist's label and The Macaulay Galley label. Note: An early and rare still life by Anne Mackintosh one of the UK's most celebrated portraitists whose commissions have included HM King Hussein of Jordan (4 portraits), HM Queen Noor of Jordan, HRH Princess Raiyah of Jordan, Nelson Mandela (for Glasgow Caledonian University), Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, John Major, Prime Minister, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, one official, one domestic portrait, Lord Lang of Monkton, one official, one domestic portrait, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, David Cameron Prime Minister, Donald Dewar (First Minister of Scotland), The Duchess of York, HIRH Archduchess Elyssa of Austria, Yitzhak Rabin Prime Minister of Israel (Posthumous Painting), Seve Ballesteros (3 portraits), Tom Kite, The Hon Lord Cullen, Lord and Lady Hanson, The Hon Robert Hanson, The Hon Brook Hanson, Lord and Lady White, The Hon Lucas White, Lord MacFarlane of Bearsden, Lord and Lady Harris of Peckham, their children and grandchildren, The Hon Lord Johnston, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Danielle Steel and 7 of her children, Richard North Patterson, Author, Andrew Neil, Robert Carlyle, Actor, Countess de Pelet, Baronesses Alex, Helen and Julia van Tuyll van Serooskerken, Drs Vera and Gerald Weisfeld and Family, Michael Winner, Film Director, Major General and Mrs. Patrick Cordingley, The Late John Smith and numerous others.
A rare early 18th Century continental (Dutch/German) small pear shaped Silver teapot, applied near the rim and base with scroll motifs with an octagonal and curved spout, the dome shaped cover with turned part wood finial and with wood scroll handle, Silver marks underneath, also marked J.G.B. 1729, 4 3/4" high
A rare 1930's A1 Toys Deans Rag Book Co Ltd. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, both bearing Registration No. 750611 CONDITION REPORTS Approx. 19.5cm head two feet. Hands on Mickey appear to have been off, the leather on the soles of Minnie's feet is peeling. Both have wear conducive with age and use.
Cigarette Cards, Mixture, a collection of sets to include Rothmans Rare Bank Notes (vg), Phillips Speed Champions (gen gd, some foxing) and BDV Optical Illusions (gen gd, some discolouration), Lambert & Butler Keep Fit (gd), Will's Pond & Aquarium 1st & 2nd series (vg), Players Wonders of the World (blue back, gd)(6)
Football Shirts, England, a selection of shirts to include a rare England Umbro shirt one of 12 given by Walkers to staff, signed by Gary Linneker, a third shirt signed by Alan Shearer and Graham Taylor, a goalkeeper top signed by David James (new with tags), together with 6 away shirts, one plain, two signed by Nobby Stiles, one signed by Paul Scholes, one by Tony Adams and the last signed by Alan Shearer (various sizes, mostly gd condition)(9)
Football Shirts, Mixture, a collection of shirts to include a rare pale blue Cardiff City shirt (sponsor Brains), a Mansfield Town Umbro Trophy Wembley 1996, and homes shirts Scunthorpe United 1992/94, Halifax Town 1993/94, Crewe Alexandra 2004/05 (Robinson 17 to back and League badges to sleeves) , Lincoln City 1991/92, away shirts Bury 1995/97, Birmingham City 1998/99 and one other for Macclesfield Town Davies 12 to back) also included a fully autographed Burton Albion Shirt, various sizes and conditions, mostly new (10)
A rare 19th century white metal mounted leather desk blotter containing a monochrome portrait of King Leopold II of The Belgians (Brussels 9 April 1835 - 17 December 1909) (picture dates c. 1875) wearing the Order of Leopold uniform, the highest Belgian order, and inset with sapphires and rubies in the crown, 27cm x 38cm. Prov. Local country estate.
Mauritius : 1891 Postal Stationery envelope surcharged 50c. on 1878 8c. Pale grey (H & G milky blue) hexagonal frame type around Queen's bust, P.O control mark in red 'GENERAL POST OFFICE MAURITIUS' in crowned double circle with manuscript control signature 'L.M.C.P.' of Louis Martin Colonial Postmaster, Higgins and Gage B (Envelopes) 14, used envelope, cancelled by the barred numeral 'B32', with red oval 'Registered / Mauritius No. 22 AU 1891' alongside and large 'R' in black, addressed to Marseille, France with appropriate arrival datesatmp of Marseille of September 20 (?) on reverse, Sismondo 2002 colour photo-certificate states in good condition and genuine in all respects. H&G state about 50 envelopes were prepared, Sismondo states 'only 36'. Extremely rare in used condition Mauritius specialist piece (image available) [US7]
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