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Lot 104
RARE SILVER `CASTLE TOP` DOUBLE-SIDED CARD CASE BY NATHANIEL MILLS embossed in high relief, to one side with East Terrace of The Tower of London, and another view of the Tower as seen from the Thames, Birmingham 1837, 9cm high, 6.5cm wide Two small dents to bottom corners, further tiny dents to front and back, definItion of the Tower images is very clear, very nice overall
Lot 10
REEL: Rare Illingworth No 2 casting reel No 1824 with fully enclosed gears in cone shaped housing, alloy dished face spool stamped with makers details, brass flier with line pick up, right hand wind crank arm, ivory handle knob, alloy stem, single screw to rear of brass cone, good working order, unusual variant.
Lot 50
REEL: Ex rare Slater? 4” alloy wide drum Silex pattern drum casting reel with rim brake, showing many Hardy and Heaton’s influences ; the Silex style frame with factory quarter rim cut out, dished face plate with large and small ventilations similar to the first model Silex prototype reel, twin polished horn handles, button drum release, copper pillar drum core, Heaton’s style indent brass brake assembly to backplate rim, Slater check ratchet button to blue steel calliper spring and pawl, rim to backplate sliding agate line guide, correct smooth one piece foot on 4 screw block, retaining virtually all original dark lead finish.
Lot 99
REEL: Rare L. Mitchell-Henry, London alloy big game reel, 8.5” diameter, 4.75” wide, single crank arm with turned Bakelite knob, brass drum, backplate fitted with Patent No. 299933, lever adjustable drag system to externally mounted friction wheel, the backplate stamped “The Mitchell-Henry Patent 299933 L. Mitchell-Henry London”, in fine original condition with little signs of any corrosion, original foot block stamped “No.3”.
Lot 100
REEL: Ex rare Hardy all brass Silex/Pomeroy West India Tarpon reel variant, 4-5/8” diameter drum with twin white bulbous handles in recessed nickel 2 screw eye plate seats, 2 rows of ventilations, deep drum core, nickel lock screw in adjustable knurled drum screw brake assembly, backplate stamped The Silex and Hardy’s Pat, nickel rivets, factory short foot support as featured on the 1911 Pomeroy, brass Bickerdyke line guide, all brass brake lever runs across frame, ratchet check lever to base, interior has a combination of check mechanisms form the 1911 Pomeroy, 1901-13 Ebona Farne with subtle differences in spring return positions, lever and ratchet block fixtures, a true variant, heavy hammered gun metal bronze throughout, retaining good original bronze finish. For further info see red book; Drewett. J, Hardy Brothers, The Masters, The Men and Their Reels.
Lot 101
REEL: Ex rare Hardy Improved Ventilated Ocean Pattern sea reel, 1900-1901 with Silex action, 6.5” diameter mahogany drum, 8 large ventilations, brass two screw swing latch, twin polished dark horn handles on alloy eye plates, alloy drum rear flange, drum core cross slotted for line drying and weight reduction, mahogany backplate, brass inner liner, Silex type silent action, Bickerdyke line guide, brass star back stamped Hardy Bros makers Alnwick, fine hairline crack across part of wooden backplate under star back( easy fix) otherwise fine and retaining most original bronzing and lacquer finish.
Lot 247
ACCESSORIES: Large quantity of vintage/modern fly tying accessories including two old vices, one by Messina c1935 and the other by Southview, 2 x celluloid salmon/trout hook scales, hooks by various makers incl. Hardy and by Ogden Smith in their small metal cornered card boxes, tying silks, capes including a Jungle Cock and some rare feathers, including Jungle Cock, Bittern and Ibis.
Lot 311
REEL: Rare Dreadnought Casting Reel Coy, Newport Isle of White 3.25” alloy casting reel, Patent 8563/09, factory ¼ rim cut out, twin white handles, left hand brass drum screw, ventilated and slotted drum, backplate with brass casting silent brake check adjuster, 4 screw brass foot, internal blue steel brake tension spring, minor line makers to backplate edge, fine in correct block leather case, red baize lined original strap & buckle.
Lot 314
REEL: Rare Allcock The Brigald alloy and wood trotting reel, mahogany drum, twin brown handles, on recessed alloy two screw seats, brass central nut with lock screw and off screw, alloy backplate stamped S Allcock & Co Ltd Redditch, England The Brigald Reel Pat 187488, brass star back with check button, internal silent check, fine example.
Lot 424
ROD: Rare late Hardy The Wye 11’ 2 pce Palakona cane fly rod, Post numbered, no intermediate whips, agate butt & tip guides, low bridge intermediated whipped orange tipped black, bronze ferrule, alloy stopper, line no. 7, 16” shaped cork handle, sliding upper screw reel rings, concealed lower, black half button, fine throughout with MOB
Lot 443
REEL: Ex rare Hardy St George Silent check alloy fly reel, white handle, single row of perforations to drum face, horse show drum latch, correct smooth alloy foot, internal Silent check mechanism, rim tensioner removed, small infill from previous line guide, backplate stamped The St George Reel Patent 24246, Hardy Bros Ltd Alnwick England. Worthy of restoration
Lot 486
ROD: Rare Farlow’s Daily Mirror Prize Rod signed Bernard Venables to the butt section, 10’3” 3 piece split cane bottom rod, red agate butt/tip guides, clear agate low bridge intermediates, Farlow Patent bronze screw lock cap ferrules, 21” shaped cork handle with light alloy reel ring, butt stamped “C Farlow & Co., London Daily Mirror Prize Rod 15851”.in MOB
Lot 492
ROD: Rare Hardy The Nusea Palakona 9’6” 2 piece split cane rod, in as new condition, heavy duty low bridge guides, burgundy close whipped, copper whipped butt ring and ferrule, alloy/cork stopper, 27” cork handle with twin sliding black anodised reel rings and butt cap, stamped H44881, c/w red rubber half button, appears unused, with spanner in MOB.
Lot 627
REEL: Rare French DUPERR alloy spinning reel No1, fitted with unusual trigger like ratchet check lever, all working and complete, half bail arm, art deco style fluted alloy casing stamped to rear Brevete SCDG, three point drag adjuster to deep dished drilled and slotted spool, fixed alloy handle with turned alloy knob, good working order, one of the best French quality spinning reels, c1940s.
Lot 103
COFFRET RECTANGULAIRE DE LATELIER DES EMBRIACHI DU XVe SIECLE Il a son corps couvert sur les quatre côtés de plaquettes dos sculptées de personnages en haut-relief racontant les différents épisodes dune histoire. En partie basse il présente une moulure qui sélargit, ornée de motifs à la certosina, on retrouve ce type de décor sur le bord de son couvercle. Celui-ci sévase légèrement vers le haut et comporte en son centre une poignée ovale en bronze. Il repose sur quatre pieds boule tournés, fixés dans les quatre angles. Ce qui est rare et exceptionnel est son état de conservation, en effet il comporte toutes ses plaquettes dos sculptés ainsi que son décor a la certosina?; seule une petite baguette de couleur verte manque. Ses charnières et sa serrure ont été changées, il a été garni à lintérieur dun feutre récent. Lensemble des plaques sculptées est orné de plusieurs figures féminines aux costumes à plis parallèles et aux coiffures avec ou sans voile. Belle qualité dexécution. (Restaurations et remontage). HAUT. 17,5?cm - LARG. 28,5?cm - PROF. 18?cm Lartiste florentin Baldassare degli Embriachi sest illustré au début du XVe?siècle dans le travail de figures sculptées sur des plaquettes dos poli, encadrées de marqueterie fine dite ""a la certosina""; Outre la production de retables dont certains de grande taille, son atelier installé à Venise se rendit célèbre par ses coffrets de mariage, destinés à la riche bourgeoisie marchande du nord de lItalie. Les ateliers Embriachi restèrent actifs jusquau début du XVIe?siècle. À rapprocher dun coffret vendu 16?000? chez Auction Eve le 8 ?décembre 2008 et dun autre vendu 16?250? chez Christies le 7?novembre 2012.
Lot 186
HABIT À LA FRANÇAISE à col haut, gourgouran, fond gros de Tours violet, décor rayé de bandes de satin jaune, et liseré bleu ciel, doublure de taffetas tricolore rayé bleu blanc rouge. Complet de ses 18 boutons. Fin du XVIIIe?siècle, vers 1790-95. Bel état. Rare exemple de doublure révolutionnaire toutefois les idées nétaient pas encore affichées mais restaient à lintérieur de lhabit.
Lot 509
THE LAURA KNIGHT LETTERS A very touching and poignant archive of letters and cards written to the artists Charles & Ella Naper by Dame Laura Knight RA, between the early 1920's and 1969. Containing 35 letters and notecards and 18 Christmas cards, many illustrated. Thirty five handwritten letters and notecards, many with original stamped envelopes. Many letters running to 3 or 4 pages. Earlier letters on blank writing paper, written from 9 Langford Place, St Johns Wood, which was later re-numbered 16 Langford Place. (Laura mostly uses headed paper after this change). Some letters written from Malvern, one aboard ship en-route to Baltimore. Dame Laura Knight was one of the most popular and beloved artists of the 20th century. She was a voracious worker, painting and exhibiting right up until her death in July 1970. She was almost 93 years old. Made a Dame of the British Empire in 1929, she was also the first woman to be elected a full member of the Royal Academy (1936). The Knights moved to Cornwall in 1907 and quickly immersed themselves in the artistic colony that had formed in Lamorna, becoming firm friends with S.J. Lamorna Birch, A. J. Munnings, the Sedgewicks, Ernest and Dod Proctor and the Heaths, amongst others. In 1912 the artist and jeweller, Charles and Ella Naper, arrived in the valley seeking a plot of land where they could build a home in peaceful surroundings and amongst kindred spirits. They built 'Trewoofe,' a beautiful home and garden, which is still cared for today by descendants of Ella's family. Harold and Laura Knight were living at Oakhill, just below Trewoofe and they became the Naper's closest friends. Ella was the model for Laura's most iconic painting 'Self Portrait' (The Model) which is now recognised as a central work in the history of female self-portraiture. These years spent at Lamorna were golden, idyllic years, just before the outbreak of the First World War. Laura's very strong attachment to Charles and Ella was formed during this time and she harks back to it in these letters in some very poignant passages: 5th June 1965 (Headed notepaper 16 Langford Place) "Dearest Ella, With shame in my heart, your dear Christmas letter lies in my hands as I write. I have forgotten why - I only remember I had to cut out sending Christmas greetings - even to those I loved. Note: In pencil on the corner Ella has written, "Dear Laura, You DID send Christmas greetings E" You and Charlie are so often in my mind that although December 25th is nearly six months away, ever since your beautiful words gave me joy, I have intended to write and tell you how memory brings back "happy days when we bathed in the rock pools," & you had the Hut on the cliffs." When I read that it is still an annex of Trewoofe, I remember the many hours spent inside there in bad weather on the rocks. How wonderful were those days in and out of the sea pools. I hope so much that all goes well with you both. I keep pretty good - a bit weak in the knees - perhaps in the brain as well - but that is not admitted. While you prune the apple trees "and keep the little stream clean & sparkling", I still try to learn how to draw & to paint, even to write. But its grand still to be trying to do what you love - isn't that so? Isnt it marvellous what Dor & Pog* are doing? Keeping going on going on is the thing! This is just a message of love to you both - that(s) all. Ever Yours Laura" *Dorothy & Phyllis Yglesias, founders of the Mousehole Bird Hospital During those pre-war, halcyon days, there were also times of tragedy. Alfred Munning's first wife 'Bloat' committed suicide by taking cyanide and Laura was called upon to give evidence at the inquest. Straight afterwards, Charles and Ella whisked her away to Bodmin Moor where they spent an idyllic month camping in Gypsy-style huts at Dozmary pool. In one of Laura's very last letters to Ella she reminisces about these events: 22 March 1969 (Headed notepaper 16 Langford Place) Excerpt: "My very dear friend Ella, This letter is just to assure you that loving thought for you has been constant in my heart, during these last few days. I know well the hardship it is to be the one left behind, and you, like myself, would choose that it should be that way. I simply cannot tell you the vast delight your visits to me here in London gave to me. It is impossible to find words to express my joy in renewing the unbreakable tie that existed between us. Do you remember the old car that took us all four to the moors with a bed covering the running board and how I piled into the heap after being chief witness of Bloat Munnings death, and I could do nothing but laugh and weep at the same time. God bless and keep you dearest Ella." These events have since been immortalised in books and film, which makes these letters, written by one of the chief protagonists, all the more remarkable. Many of the letters contain references to well known paintings by Knight, or her models and subjects and those of her husband Harold too. The concert pianists Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson were particular friends and are frequently mentioned. Laura's magnificent portrait of Ethel graces the cover of Rosie Broadley's recent book 'Laura Knight Portraits' which accompanies the National Portrait Gallery's current exhibition. These letters give a real sense of the artist's extraordinary vitality, her zest for life and an unflagging enthusiasm for her work. This, from an illustrated letter written during the hanging of Laura's major retrospective at the R.A. in 1965 when she was 88 years old: "Dearest Ella and Charlie, I have just come back from the R.A. where I have spending (sic) a day cataloguing and such like. The beautifully refurbished Diploma Galleries - four of them, are filled with more than 250 works, oils, watercolours, drawings and etchings by L.K. A gorgeous background that is very pleasing. What I want to tell you particularly is that both of you are there - not as large as life - but I hope twice as natural. The old 'Spring' picture has been yanked out of the Tate. Age has not wrinkled either the paint or yourselves. Charlie still makes ready to catch a trout or two for supper, and Ella is still in the pink of her youthful beauty. I must go to bed. I have to be back in the galleries all tomorrow. With all my love Laura" People rarely write letters anymore. These letters, written by one the 20th century's most important and influential female artists, span almost half a century and document a sincere and profound love and friendship. They give a fascinating insight into the life of one of our most celebrated artists and as such, are a rare treasure. Provenance: From the estate of Ella Naper. Christmas cards: 1931 Pen & ink illustration on blue paper 26.5 x 17.8cm Undated. (Probably early 30s) Pen & ink illustration on buff card 11.9 x 8.7cm Undated. Pen & ink illustration on white card 11.5 x 8.9cm 1941 Blue ink inside traditional printed Christmas card. Addressed 'British Camp Hotel, Malvern' unillustrated. 1948 Blue ink inside printed 'Harold & Laura Knight' Christmas card, unillustrated 1951 Blue ball point pen inside card of Knight's 'Ballet, 1936' unillustrated 1953 Blue ball point pen illustration on 'Dame Laura Knight' headed notecard 10.3 x 12.6cm 1953 Ink on printed postcard of Knight's 'Gaudy Beggars' unillustrated. 1954 Pen & ink illustration on 'Dame Laura Knight' headed notecard 10.3 x 12.6cm 1956 Black pen & ink illustration on headed notepaper 12.5 x 20cm 1957 Blue ink inside photographic Christmas card 1961 (?) Brief dedication inside printed Christmas card of Knight's 'In prayer' unillustrated. 1962 Blue ink illustration inside pre-paid letter card 17.8 x 13.2cm 1963 Black ball point pen illustration on headed notepaper 12.5 x 20cm Undated. Brief dedication inside printed Christmas card of Knight's 'Mother & Child' unillustrated. 1965 Black ball point pen illustration of ballerina on white card 11.5 x 8.9cm 1965 January, belated Christmas card of Knights 'Ready for the Ring' with inscription and illustration in blue ball point pen. 1968 February, belated. Black pen & ink illustration on white paper. 25.2 x 20.7cm.
Lot 125
A rare Delft teapot, c. 1720-50, by De Drie Vergulde Astonnekes, polychrome, painted with shaped reserves enclosing blossoming boughs, against a green ground, twig handle and domed cover with animal knop, with painted mark and bearing paper label for Etienne Delaunay, Amsterdam (a/f). Note: Delaunay were notable antique dealers primarily active between 1880 and 1930 and their label is a good indicator of quality.
Lot 349
WINSTON S CHURCHILL: A rare inscribed copy of "The Secret Session Speeches", the seventh and final volume of Churchill War Speeches, publ. Cassell & Co 1946, inscribed to frontisepiece - "To J C Nerney from Winston S Churchill, Christmas 1947" in black ink. A type written letter accompanies the volume headed28, Hyde Park Gate, London SW7, dated December 19, 1947, 'Dr Mr Nerney, Mr Churchill inscribed this copy of The Secret Session Speeches for you before he left for Morocco. He asked me to send it to you for Christmas with his good wishes. Yours very truly L M Marston, Private Secretary'.
Lot 731
Frank Moss Arsenal Goalkeeper Certificate 1934/35: Former property of the famous Arsenal goalkeeper. This framed certificate is from Lyons Tea who issued an award for a famous moment in every week. The certificate reads "A Tribute to Frank Moss whose outstanding achievement in scoring a grand goal towards the 2-0 defeat of Everton after dislocating his shoulder as Arsenal FC Goalkeeper temporarily playing outside left. Takes the cake for the week Mar 11-17 1935 presented in admiration by the editor of the Lyons Sport Sheet. Larger than A4 paper has j+L Ltd embossed stamp and is signed by W Buchanon-Taylor who we believe went on to write plays. Rare item from a famous moment in Arsenals history.
Lot 753
Manchester United Busby Babes Boxed Football Figures: Nicely presented in box. These 11 hand painted players have their names written to base. Figures measure 2.5" high in presentation box measuring 12 " x 10". Rare items as not mass produced. This item was personally commissioned by vendor.
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