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Click here to subscribe`Rare A. Lange & Sohne German observer aviators watch, Circa 1940`s, the anti magnetic silver nickel alloy case, having black dial with luminous hands and hour markers, the case numbered FL 23883, "FL" stood for Fliegnummer (Flying Number), `23` meant a device for flight monitoring, and `883` were assigned by the German Testing Office for Aeronautics, Deutsche Versuchanstalt f³r Luftfahrt, movement numbered 212224, watch 56mm wide excluding winder
Rare and important flag fragment `belonged to the army of Richard III, taken at the battle of Bosworth`, the large fragment is a rectangular piece from a stained double sided pennon, with a swag decoration and wool fringe to one side, the fragment has an early note attached stating `Part of one of the colours which belonged to army of Richard 3rd, it was taken at the battle of bosworth field`, the fragmant has been with Prof Maria Hayward and a report of the fragment is with the lot, 89cm Long, 23cm high
A very rare and interesting collection of 18th/19thC figure made from shells in the style of Arcimboldo. In England the collection of naturalia begins in earnest in the 17thC with John Tradescant who served as a gardener to various members of the aristocracy and ultimately to Charles I. Both he and his son collected plants and curiosities such as shells and minerals. Their whole collection became known as The Ark. Shellwork was directly inspired by the quantities of exotic foreign shells, which poured into European ports from expeditions to the East and West Indies and from the American continent. The rarer specimens were immediately snapped up by influential collectors and displayed in their cabinets of curiosities. Reference CINOA.org
16 rare footballers by Russell & Co London. Representing two teams of 8 players. Mid blue with red verticle stripes, West Ham? Plus yellow/red, team unknown. All with their articulated kicking legs. Figures include goal keepers and possibly a referee. 4 examples without arms. QGC for age, some wear overall, loose arms and spare legs.
1985/1986 Ford RS200. The 2004 Calendar Collection example. A fine representation of this rare rally car, with polished natural pewter finish, very nicely detailed. Complete with rubber tyres. Mounted in a quality clear resin display case, with information to plinth. With packing, certificate and outer sleeve.VGC See Plate 3
A rare Lehmann ‘Zikra’. No. EPL752. A fun tinplate clockwork powered toy made from 1924-1935, designed to poke fun at mans’ attempt to train Zebras to pull carts. The action is- the driver is tipped forward then thrown back as he tightens the reins to hold the Zebra back. The cart is detailed in red and cream with trade- marks and patent details. The driver has a dark green top, conical hat and white polka dot trousers. In its rare seldom seen original box, some splitting/damage to lid. Complete with paperwork. Contents VGC a very nice example. See Plate. 3
A rare Dinky Toys Gift Set 149 Sports Cars. Comprising 5 various- M.G. Midget in cream with maroon interior and red wheels, RN28. An Austin Healey in yorange with mid blue seats and wheels, RN21. A Sunbeam Alpine in cerise with light grey seats, RN34. An Aston Martin in mid green with red seats and wheels, RN22. Plus a Triumph TR2 in pink with blue interior and wheels, RN29. All with white painted racing drivers. Boxed with original display insert and packing piece. Minor wear/repair to lid. Contents VGC-Mint, just a few very minor marks only. See Plate 4
A rare Trophy Models Triumph TR2. One of Corgi‘s rarer models, these were produced in 1961 and were part of a range of five different models that were produced for Marks & Spencer. These are very difficult to find, and were expensive to produce. In a light gold coloured plated finish, with red seats, original screen and cast spoked wheels with black rubber tyres. The base plate has two holes for mounting on a plinth. GC some light chipping. See Plate 3
A Fine and Rare Chinese Famille Noire Decorated Gilded Porcelain Bottle Vase, probably Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), faceted, molded body with raised panels enameled with vases of pomegranates, peaches, peonies, and lotus on a carved fretwork ground, base with impressed Qianlong seal mark, height 8 1/2 in.
A Rare American Classical Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Secretary Desk, c. 1825, New York, upper case with flared cornice, arched frieze, glazed doors flanked by Corinthian columns; lower case with fall front compartment enclosing pigeon holes, foldover baize-lined writing surface, paneled doors flanked by columns below, acanthine and lobed feet, height 101 in., width 55 in., depth 28 in. Note: The deep flat cornice, arched frieze, distinctive carved capitals, and framing mullions on the upper case of the secretary are nearly identical to those on two well-known examples: the first bearing the label of Robert Fisher (New York, active 1824-1837) in the Terian collection, the second conserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. 60.29.Iab). This desk is also related to one illustrated in the 1833 Joseph Meeks and Sons broadside as item no. 41. Reference: Voorsanger, Catherine Hoover & John K. Howat, Art and the Empire City: New York, 1825-1861, 2000-2001, fig. 239, pp. 293-295; cat. no. 223, p. 515; fig. 225, p. 517.
A Rare and Monumental Shearwater Pottery Jardinière, c. 1940, thrown by Peter Anderson and decorated by James McConnell "Mac" Anderson with a white slip ground and black and green stylized scroll design, the rim with a geometric pattern of blossoms, roundels and banding in black and green, height 26 3/4 in., diameter 19 in., accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Note: This rare and likely unique Shearwater Pottery jardinière is remarkable not only for its monumental size and form, but for the fact that it has survived to this day. Made by special order only, this pot was hand pressed by Peter Anderson into a mold which was then fired in the ground. Due to the large size of the piece, this was a difficult process hence these jardinières were only made on commission. The main mold used for this vase was destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina which devastated the Shearwater Pottery. This visually stunning piece decorated by James McConnell "Mac" Anderson incorporates scrolling vertical forms that bring to mind clouds, waterspouts or mermaids purses. The design certainly references his brother Walter Anderson`s linocuts of Clouds and Waterspouts. Reference: Pickard, Mary Anderson, ed., Form and Fantasy: The Block Prints of Walter Anderson, Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2007.
Marie Adrien Persac (French/Louisiana, 1823-1873), "View of a French Harbor", c. 1850, gouache and watercolor on paper mounted on board, signed "A. Persac" lower right, sheet 5 3/8 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed. Note: This view of an as-yet-unknown river harbor is the first unknown Persac painting to be discovered since a cache of fourteen small watercolors, also done in France, appeared in England in 2000. The picture gives evidence of being an early work painted in France before the artist made his first trip to the United States around 1842. This early French harbor scene affords collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a Persac. Of the seventy-six known Persacs, fifty-four are in public collections. The watercolor being offered here, invites comparison with Persac`s later view of the "Port of New Orleans" owned by The Historic New Orleans Collection. Like it, this view obviously represents a river port near the sea lanes, as is attested by a vast number of ocean-going sailing ships docked on both banks and one sailing midstream. Another similarity is that both images feature a broad bend—a crescent—in their respective rivers. Not surprisingly, the two-to-four story buildings of the town sport iron balconies reminiscent of the Vieux Carre, New Orleans. While St. Louis Cathedral appears at center right in Persac`s "Port of New Orleans", what appear to be the twin Gothic towers of a cathedral or large church can be seen through the cross trees of the second ship. This architectural feature could be a major clue to the location of this scene. Persac`s surviving works give no indication that he painted capriccios; rather, he rendered each feature as it was. He was unrealistic only in his tendency to depict all of his subjects in immaculate condition. As with most of Persac`s paintings, there are unusual elements which challenge identification; in this image the curious conically draped objects in the left foreground are examples. Nearby is a delightful blue and white tent with a scalloped border and gilt tassels on a raised stone foundation. Or is it an open market draped with canvas sides? Or is it even a building painted to look like a tent? The three openings facing the river are made by pushing cloth to either side. What was the purpose of this attractive confection? Persac was trained in France. He enjoyed success as an architect, civil engineer and cartographer, and added photography to his skills after his arrival in the United States. He always had the soul of an artist and the charm that pervades his Louisiana work, including his slightly skewed perspective, is attractively present in this harbor scene. Neal Auction Company would like to thank H. Parrott Bacot for his assistance with this catalogue entry. H. Parrott Bacot is Professor Emeritus of the History of Art and former Director of the LSU Museum of Art. He was the organizer of the exhibition "Marie Adrien Persac, Louisiana Artist" and principal co-author of the book (LSU Press; 2000)
Two rare Goebel West German porcelain figures, the first model FF220, modelled as a lady in a pink dress seated holding a telephone, the second model FF221, modelled as a lady in a green dress and red hat perched upon a gate, with a Scottish Terrier beside, full factory marks, 16.5cm high (tail of dog restored) (2)
A group of three Triang Toys circa mid 1950s, a rare Jones KL44 Crane in the unusual colour of blue complete with original string controls and bucket, all transfers intact, a boxed Triang Cox Ready to Fly Aeroplane by Frog, the Fledgling Sports Trainer uses a Cox Ready to Fly engine, a Triang boxed RS14 Model Railway the model with Diesel Engine in Triang Railway livery, two carriages, a Baggage Car and Observation Car with four Goods Wagons and original power transformer
Rare signature of the Kings Champion Lewis Dymoke^ Kings Champion to George I and George II document signed dated 1720 being a power of attorney for Sir Robert Chaplaine to authorize and empower any other persons at the Bank of England on his behalf. Dymoke performed the ancient rite of Kings Champion at the coronations of George I & George II whereby he rode into Westminster Hall and challenged to mortal combat anyone denying the right of the King to the Crown.
America D P Dolly Madison Americas 1st First Lady rare signature Free D P Madison being a free frank on an envelope addressed to the Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Orange County^ Virginia^ which once contained legal papers relating to a case she brought against J W Walker and R C Booth^ executors of William (?) Madison^ with further endorsement for postmaster in her hand. Further endorsed as having been deposited in the court^ dated August 25th 1845. A rare^ early American signature
Document from the Reign of Philip and Mary Tudor [Philip and Mary I] rare manorial document dating from the short period when Philip II of Spain reigned jointly with his wife Mary I as King and Queen of England the document^ written in Latin on a single slip of vellum is an admission to the Manor of Whittington there are several candidates for this Manor including that in Staffordshire from where the famous Dick Whittington emerged. Documents referring to Philip as the King of England are rare. His marriage to Mary Tudor was short lived and he returned to Spain after only a few years planning to return in 1588 with the Spanish Armada.
Brunel The Great Eastern a rare copy of The Leviathan Number of the Illustrated Times for January 16th 1858^ entirely devoted to the launch and history of Brunels Great Eastern^ and carrying a number of very finely engraved illustrations within the descriptive text including a scene showing Robert Stephenson at the launch^ a full length portrait of Brunel scenes during the construction of the vessel^ plans of the decks^ a fine double page illustration of the launch^ and an illustration of the fully rigged vessel under steam with the Himalaya alongside. A total of 24pp broadsheet in fine condition. Editions of the Illustrated Times are themselves somewhat uncommon. This is a remarkable contemporaneous record of Brunels greatest maritime achievement
Photograph China Admiral Ding Ruchang (Admiral Ting) rare cabinet style photograph showing the Admiral as a younger man seated and looking seriously to his front. Imprint of H S Mendelssohn^ Oxford Street^ Newcastle on Tyne to verso^ together with one of the Admirals calling cards reading in English Admiral Ting^ His Imperial Chinese Majestys Navy. Chinese Legation^ 49^ Portland Place^ W. Admiral Ding Ruchang famously committed suicide following his defeat at the hands of the Japanese in the Sino-Japanese War in 1895. The manner of his death earned him enormous respect both in Japan and amongst the Chinese Military and he has been regarded as a hero in the Far East ever since.
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