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Click here to subscribeVICTORIA 1901 1/d 2/d 3/d 4/d A rare cased set of four silver Maundy pieces, the last Maundy set issued during the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901. Obverse older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP T.B. reverse Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath 1901 Condition Report:Available upon request
CF MARTIN & CO NEW YORK a late 19th century acoustic parlour guitar circa 1893, This rare Martin 00-28 model features 19 bar frets and fingerboard inlaid with mother of pearl markers on fret 5, fret 7 and fret 10, CF Martin & Co is stamped in three places to the rear headstock, interior neck block and cross bracing, the guitar is nylon strung. This instrument is from the collection of Jimmie MacGregor MBE. Musician, writer, broadcaster, played during performances and on recordings throughout his career. Condition Report:Available upon request
VINYL RECORDS an excellent combination of vinyl records with blues folk and spoken word featuring rare pressings, collected by Jimmie MacGregor during his career, from across the world many bearing dedications to Jimmie MacGregor from the recording artists, such as Whistlebinkies, Les Dudaim, Billy Connolly, Bitter Withy, Martin Carthy, 7:84, Dylan Thomas, Zydeco Ceilidh Band, Sileas, Halsbrytarna & Inger Soderman, Sharon Collen, Bird Sounds in Close Up, The McCalmans, A.L. Lloyd, The Four Folk, Brian Freel, Gerry McFadden, The Goons, Gaberlunzie, Miriam Makeba, Django Reinhardt & Stephan Grappelly, Big Bill Broonzy, Pete Seeger, A recording of Authentic Jamaican Folk Songs on Ritmo Musica Tropica No.506, Blind Lemon Jefferson etc. This is the record collection of Jimmie MacGregor MBE. Musician, writer, broadcaster and reflects his eclectic taste, interest and contribution to traditional music. Please note the records by Jimmie MacGregor have been removed from this lot. Condition Report:Available upon request
77 MJ 0 WW2 very rare 16 Dambusters multiple signed Avro Lancaster bomber cover. One of only 27 covers signed by an incredible 16 veterans of the raid on the German Dams with the bouncing bomb designed by Sir Barnes Wallis. Autographs are Jack Buckley DFC, Anthony Tony Burcher DFM, George Chalmers DFM DFC, Harry Basil Feneron. Bertie Toby Foxlee DFM DFC, Raymond Grayston, Dudley Heal DFM, Harold Hobby Hobday DFC, William Howarth DFM, Edward Johnson DFC, George Johnson DFM, Harold Mick Martin DSO DFC AFC, David Shannon DFC, Leonard Sumpter DFM DFC, William Bill Townsend DFM CGM, Douglas Webb DFM. These were all UK based survivors in 1984 and represents one of the best Dambuster signed pieces available today. Rare and highly collectable. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
SALE! Hellraiser Doug Bradley hand signed large 16x12 photo. This beautiful, rare hand-signed 16 inches x 12 inches photo depicts Doug Bradley as the lead Cenobite, Pinhead in the classic horror, Hellraiser. This signed photo is guaranteed authentic and is supplied from one of the UK's leading autograph memorabilia companies. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Eddie the Eagle Edwards signed 10x8inch colour photo. Rare image. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
Monty Python, an Arthurian Legend FDC. Signed by six: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, who has added his doodle of a pencil to signature. A rare item, especially with the signature of Graham Chapman who died of cancer aged 48. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
WW2 rare Dambuster D R Danny Walker DFC signed 44th ann 617 Sqn the Dam Busters cover with special breached Dam Woodhall Spa postmark. He was the navigator with Shannon's crew. Cover was flown in Lancaster PA474 of the Battle of Britain memorial flight. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
WW2 rare Dambuster Dave Rodger DFC signed 44th ann 617 Sqn the Dam Busters cover with special breached Dam Woodhall Spa postmark. He was the gunner McCarthys crew. Cover was flown in Lancaster PA474 of the Battle of Britain memorial flight. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
RARE REGENCY MAHOGANY SLIPPER-MAKER'S WORK TABLE EARLY 19TH CENTURY the removable lift-off tray top revealing a three quarter gallery and compartmented interior, above frieze drawers to both short sides, raised on tapered end supports and downscrolling legs ending in brass caps and castors and united by a turned stretcher, with neoclassical gilt metal mounts throughout; containing a quantity of 19th century slipper-making tools and materials, leather soles, and wood lasts some stamped I THORPE/ STAFFORD and F. MACKIEDimensions:59cm wide, 87cm high, 42cm deepProvenance:Provenance: John George Joicey Bequest CollectionNote: Note: Women in the 18th and 19th centuries were expected to exhibit their needleworking skills in a variety of ways by making both decorative as well as useful items. The embroidery of slipper uppers became a widespread domestic pastime for the upper and middle classes, as slippers were usually worn by ladies at home. Patterns could be purchased or taken from magazines, and when the embroidered uppers were completed, they would be taken to a shoemaker for finishing. In 1847 the cost of making up a pair of worked slippers was 14 shillings, about the same price as a pair of ready-made French slippers. Not many people would have had the skill or equipment to undertake the whole process from start to finish, making the present work table so rare. The present table would appear to be a one-off, made and outfitted for an accomplished amateur slipper maker.
A RARE FRENCH DIPLOMATIC COURT SWORD, c.1800, the 32" triangular section blade with etched decoration, brass hilt with single drop guard, silver elephant with cap of liberty, single quillon, knuckle guard with sailing ship, white metal grip plates and cap of liberty pommel, 37 1/2" long (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Interesting piece in generally good condition. Some age present, see images.
A HENRY DISSTON & SONS MACHETE owned by Lt. Col. Percy Harrison Fawcett R.A., the 24" blade bearing maker's name and inscribed "Percy W Fawcett", with horn grip and later associated scabbard with presentation plaques for Fawcett, 39" long (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: A rare and interesting item. Some age/oxidation pitting to the blade.
A RARE FLINTLOCK PISTOL by Delany, London, the 3 1/4" cannon barrel etched with foliage and bearing maker's name to the underside, swan neck action, walnut bag grip with white metal inlay and mask pommel cap, 7" overall (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Action locked in the forward position, inlay missing, pitting to barrel and other metal work
THREE RARE LAUSCHA GLASS VASES (3)Thuringia, mid 20th century Each of amber tinted thin walled glass with bulbous body beneath a slender neck and everted scalloped rim, 19cm to 22cm high. Footnote; By repute these are trial pieces from the company archives of lines which were never commercially produced. Provenance: The Chris Crabtree CollectionGood condition
A RARE WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE SAUCER DISHCirca 1757 Printed with the `Plantation Print', within a border painted with half-flowerheads reserved on a diaper pattern band, 21.5cm diameter. Provenance: The Zorka Hodgson Collection, Bonhams London, 10 September, 2008, lot 125Some glaze impurities, but overall in good condition
Circa 18th century B.C. To both principal faces; pillow-shaped in form. 116 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
18th century B.C. Bearing a literary text over two principal faces. 132 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
Mid 2nd millennium B.C. Written on two faces; lentoid cross-section. 43.6 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11870-201160.
Circa 3400 B.C. Of rectangular form, bearing text to both principal faces and three side edges; repaired. 141 grams, 94 cm (3 3/4 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
Circa late 18th century B.C. Written in dense cuneiform over two principal faces and two side edges of the pillow-shaped tablet. 219 grams, 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
Ur III, 22nd-21st century B.C. Of pillow-shaped form, bearing cuneiform text to both principal faces. 28.4 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1988.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
Mid 6th-mid 4th millennium B.C. Spherical hollow clay mass with the remains of impressions to the exterior and ceramic tokens inside; surface cracked. 169 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.Accompanied by a copy of a illustrated typed catalogue page. This bulla envelope likely belonged to the Sumerian or Uruk culture. It is believed that there are less than 250 complete and fragmentary examples of this type of bulla envelope worldwide. This is one of only a handful of examples ever offered at auction. The bulla first emerged in Mesopotamia around 8000 B.C. The clay envelopes contain a number of pre-baked accounting tokens, which were used in commercial and stock-taking transactions. Placing the tokens inside the bulla greatly enhanced the honesty of the transaction, as the bulla would have to be broken or crushed to reveal its contents.
Circa 17th century B.C. Written over both principal faces; roughly pillow-shaped. 560 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.Thence by descent to family members.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
4th-7th century A.D.. Adorned with filigree to the sidewall and handle, a polished red glass gem to the base held in a toothed setting. See Khrapunov, I. & Stylegar, F.A., Inter Ambo Maria, Contacts between Scandinavia and the Crimea in the Roman Period; ????? ?, ?., ???????????? ?, ?, 1989, ?? ????? ????????? ?????????-???????? ???????? ??????? ? ????????? ??????, ??, No.3; also see Meaney, A., Anglo-Saxon Amulets and Curing Stones, Oxford, BAR British Series 96, 1981, p.166-168, for discussion of the type. 2.24 grams, 21 mm (7/8 in.). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.Westminster collection, central London, UK. Pendants in the form of miniature buckets have been found in a number of pagan Anglo-Saxon and Viking contexts and are generally made of bronze or iron, with gold examples being rare; three gold examples were found with the hoard from Hoen, Norway. Bronze bucket amulets have been found at Driffield in Yorkshire, and Vimose bog in Denmark, among other places. In form they represent wooden buckets bound with bronze or iron bands which have been found in Anglo-Saxon and Viking graves and are believed to have held mead or ale and were used to replenish the cups from which warriors drank. As amulets they probably represent the ecstatic power of alcoholic drink and the role of women as the dispensers of these precious beverages. [No Reserve]
550-700 A.D.. An excessively rare and almost complete copper-alloy hanging bowl and associated fittings comprising: (i) the bowl with three attached matching hooked escutcheons and suspension rings (ii) the basal disc (iii) a body fragment (or possible repair patch) (iv) a curved bronze fragment (ii) the basal disc with separate frame (iii) fragment of copper-alloy sheet, possibly forming part of a repair to the base of the bow (iv) a curved copper-alloy strip (iv) four skeletal fragments from a sheep or similar. 381 grams total, 3.6-20 cm (1 3/8 - 7 7/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, UK, on Sunday 5th February 2023 by Chris Ulliot.Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.YORYM-59523A.Accompanied by a hand written signed letter from the finder explaining the circumstances of finding.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11897-207827. Hanging-bowls are high-status vessels with origins in the Roman period which continued in use only in Britain and, later, in Ireland. They appear in burial contexts which date them to the sixth to late seventh century. The form of this example is paralleled by the bowl from Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk (British Museum accession number 1984,0103.9) which has a similar shape and kite-shaped escutcheons secured by three rivets (Bruce-Mitford, 2005, Corpus No. 86). [9] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CROSSBANDED SERPENTINE CHEST ALMOST CERTAINLY BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE OR JOHN COBB, CIRCA 1770 With solid mahogany drawer linings 89cm high, 109cm wide, 61cm deep overall Fitted with 'S' pattern escutcheons, this fine quality chest has a rare constructional element that points to Chippendale's authorship, the use of S-pattern keyholes, this detail is almost unique to him. In his 1768 account to Lady Shelburne, Chippendale mentioned that a commode table has 'very good spring and tumbler locks and S-bitted keys' (Gilbert, op. cit., vol. I, p. 253, and vol. II, p. 147, fig. 267). The intriguing asymmetry of the S-shaped brass escutcheon would have been Chippendale's primary objective, though the encumbrance would also have minimally increased the level of security of the lock. This keyhole pattern has very occasionally been recorded on furniture attributed to Chippendale's competitor John Cobb, for example on the commode sold anonymously, Christie's New York, 19 April 2001, lot 148. However, nearly all occurrences are on furniture attributed to Chippendale.
A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY BURR WALNUT, WALNUT AND FEATHER-BANDED CABINET CIRCA 1690 The fitted upper section enclosed by a pair of ogee arched and moulded doors having Vauxhall bevelled plates with engraved sun bursts above graduated drawers and supported on bun feet 204cm high, 106cm wide, 52cm deep overall Provenance: Private Collection formed at Barrow Court, Barrow Gurney Originally acquired from Saville House, Saville Row, Bath This rare cabinet on chest exemplifies the finest London made walnut furniture of the period. The cabinet making is of a very high standard using choice burr and figured veneers onto an oak frame and having fine oak drawer linings. It has both cross-banding and feather-banded decoration and retains its original Vauxhall mercury silvered bevelled and decorated mirror plates. The handles and metalwork are all original. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, abrasions and repairs consistent with age and use. There is a small scorch mark to the side edge of the left door.Some old repairs, replacement to veneer and moulding in sections as expected, with some overpainting to some veneers including to construction cracks on the mirrored doors and around the brass handles. Drawer runners have variously been tended to over time to operate well as expected for age. An additional lock/ catch fitting to the door remains in position, the catch is not operating. Where there was a previous keyhole/ escutcheon for it this has been neatly veneered over to match. It appears to be of the same or very similar date to the operating door lock. Overall the cabinet has a warm colour with some natural fadingThe turned feet are later.There is some expected speckling to the silvering of the mirrors The angled brass hinges allow the doors to open to greater than 180 degrees.The high quality of this piece reflected in the oak drawer linings; there are some cracks to the drawer linings. Each of the interior drawers has two small central holes to the underside, perhaps from their construction. There are two keys that operate the door and the drawers.There is some small evidence of old worm as expected for a piece of this age.There are no visible additional holes to the drawers to suggest the current handles are replacements. There are some shadows of previous fittings to the doors. Some darker areas around handle plates and escutcheons where the surface worn or marked by metalware and use over timeThere are some later blocks and some tape to the backboards as often seen to a piece of this age.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY BURR YEW CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1690 73cm high, 87cm wide, 59.5cm deep This chest is a rare survival veneered entirely with attractive burr-yew, it is unusual to find a piece of this size using solely burr-yew dating from this early period as this timber was typically reserved for small items due to its scarcity. Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
Y AN ANGLO-INDIAN ENGRAVED IVORY AND INDIAN ROSEWOOD PANEL THE PANEL VIZAGAPATAM, CIRCA 1760 MOUNTED IN A PARCEL GILT SIMULATED BAMBOO AND PARCEL GILT LOW TABLE FRAME MODERN 45cm high, 119cm wide, 48cm deep Provenance: Acquired From Mallet, Bond St, London Two identical " bamboo " ivory inlaid panels were mounted on lot 116, The Exceptional Sale, Christies London, 5th July 2018, An extremely rare 18th C. Anglo Indian press from Wateringbury Place. Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: BB6MYPB9) Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use. Some fading. The frame of the table is of solid structureSome natural discoloration to some elements of the ivory as expected for age. The ivory inlaid panel set into a later frame. Historically the older panel may have been reduced slightly at one edge or more possibly (see additional images). The ivory inlaid panel is not currently removable from the frame of the table so we cannot guarantee any elements of the panel or the table that cannot be seen. Please refer to additional images available via email for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE OR CHAMBER TABLE CIRCA 1740 The caddy moulded top with re-entrant corners above a drawer with original 'bats wing' handle 71cm high, 56cm wide, 45cm deep This table of rare small size relates to 'chamber tables' with columnar legs, supplied around 1730 for the bedroom apartments at Houghton Hall, Norfolk (A, Moore, Houghton Hall, London, 1996, no.8, p.92). Condition Report: Table with the minor marks, knocks scratches, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use. Metalware appears original. No key is present but lock is open.Some later blocks to the interior of the carcass - see images.Some opening to the boards of the base of the drawer. Old repaired split to one rear corner of the frieze. This is neatly executed and only visible upon close inspection. Some very minor isolated evidence of old worm - see images for extent. Table in good presentable order overall.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'BIRD CAGE' TRIPOD TABLE CIRCA 1760 74cm high, the top 91cm diameter Condition Report: Table with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. The underside of the top has what appears to be a natural fault in the timber which had caused an area of loss. Old pieces of replacement timber and filler have been added to this area. Some old repairs splits to the 'birdcage'. As often seen the peg that secures the birdcage action is a replacement. The castors to the feet are possibly old but later additions. Some later screws securing the stretchers beneath the top. Table with good colour and patina. The large single plank top is a rare and attractive feature. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
CARL ZEISS JENA; a rare pair of Starmorbli astronomical variable magnification binoculars Nr. 1534, the ocular lenses on rotating mounts each with individual focusing eye piece for 12, 24 and 42 magnifications, overall length 48cm, with leather case and a later Velbon aluminium tripod.Condition Report: Case is not in brilliant condition, there are multiple scuffs to the leather, optics appear to be in good condition, all parts move freely and there are not breaks or losses. Penge's also seem in good condition.please see additional images.
(Private Press, Printing, Typography), 'Parenthesis, the Journal of the Fine Press Book Association', a broken run of 13 issues (incl. 3 duplicates) from No.1-43, 1998-2022, issue No.1 content/ills. incl. Vance Gerry, Edward Bawden, Rigby Graham, Clifford Harper, Eric Gill etc, orig. printed wraps, Fine Press Book Association typed letter loosely inserted, other issues all with ills. throughout and pictorial covers; together with important bookseller catalogues, including 'The Alan Clodd Library' (complete in 5 vols., Maggs Bros., 2004/05); 'The Library of John & Myfanwy Piper' (complete in 3 vols., Maggs Bros., 1997/98); Sophie Schneideman Rare Books, 27 catalogues from No.1 to 2023, much illustrated, fine printed and private press content (48)
Barbara Euphan Todd: 'Worzel Gummidge', illustrated Elizabeth Alldridge, London, Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1936, 1st edition, 6 full page b/w line illustrations as called for, original cloth (VGC), dust wrapper (3/6 price intact). The first appearance of Worzel Gummidge, the talking scarecrow, made popular by the ITV series in the late 1970's starring Jon Pertwee. The first edition is rare in a dustwrapper
(Marine Algae, Seaweed, Herbarium, Botany), a circa 1863 Herbarium containing approximately 55 British Marine Algae plant specimens, the vast majority carefully pressed onto paper and mounted to leaves of the album, vast majority of specimens in a very good state of preservation, all with neat contemporary manuscript corresponding captions & notes stating species, where obtained, and other observations, examples include "Padina Pavonia. The Peacock's Tail. Order Dictyotea. This remarkable plant is found at one station only on the British shores, at Exmouth. It is a native of warm seas, & in the Mediterranean is abundant. - Since the above was written, Padina has been taken in other localities on the Southern coasts. W.H.G. 1863", "Desmarestia Viridis. Peterhead. Deep-water, rare. Perfect Specimen. Order. Sporochnaceae. Species. Desmarestia Viridis", "Laminaria Digitata. early growth. On rocks at low water. Hastings", "Cystoseira Granulata. A deep-water plant, cast ashore after storms - east coast Brighton.", "Series 2 Rhodospermeae. Red Seaweeds. Order. Ceramiaceae. Genus. Callithamnion. Species. Callithamnion Brachiatum. In capsular fruit. Parasite found on the tips of Laminaria Digitata. Mewstone. near Plymouth. Extremely rare", etc etc, other specimens stated as being found in various places around the UK including Isle of Arran, Peterhead, the Clyde, Jersey, Isle of Wight, Hastings, St. Leonards, Brighton, South Devon, majority Plymouth and environs including Bovisand Bay, harbour, breakwater, Mewstone rock etc, the compiler "W.H.G." appears to be W.H. Grattann, author of 'British marine algae : being a popular account of the seaweeds of Great Britain, their collection and preservation', London, 1873-74, 237pp, with a printed advertisement for lectures by W.H. Grattann tipped in at end of album "Assembly Room, St. Leonards. Mr W.H. Grattann, will deliver Two Lectures at the above room, on the evenings of Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd, 1860, Entitled Flowers of the Ocean...", with related contemporary news cutting reviewing Mr Grattann's lectures tipped in alongside "The Flowers of the Ocean. Was the subject of a public lecture delivered...on Saturday evening last, by a Mr W.H. Grattann, of Plymouth...The lecturer's information concerning our neglected but beautiful seaweeds was considerably aided, and rendered much more attractive, by the exhibition of real specimens, or of accurate drawings, by means of the oxy-hydrogen light-with which he was assisted by Mr. John Banks..." plus tipped in manuscript poem "Call us not weeds we are flowers of the sea, For beautious & bright & gay tinted are we, And quite independent of sunshine and flowers, Thou call as not weeds we are oceans gay flowers...", contemporary half green morocco gilt album (24 x 19cm), green morocco gilt title label "British Marine Algae" to front cover
Sebastian de Pontault, Sieur de Beaulieu (1612-1674), seven 17th Century double engraved battle plans/views illustrating military campaigns waged by Louis XIV throughout Europe, including 'Plan de la Forteresse de Portolongone en l'Isle Delbe', rare copper engraved plan of Porto Longone, on the Island of Elba, showing the bay and the surrounding area in great detail, with mountains, rivers, cliffs and woods, battle plan shows forts, camps, tents and war ships, two explanatory keys plus inset map showing island and near Italian mainland coast with city of Piombino; plus others 'Plan de la Ville et Citadelle de Piombine [Piombino, Tuscany]'; 'Combat Naval 1645 Mediterannee', depicting naval battle near Rhodes, September 1644, between Maltese and Turkish forces and with portrait of a Knight of Malta above; 'Plan de L'Isle de la Conference...entre la France et l'Espagne...', copper engraved detailed plan of present day area of Basque Country on French/Spanish border, showing Irun, Hendaye, Hondarribia, foot hills of Pyrenees, Bay of Biscay etc; plus 3 others of the Northern French towns of Bethune, Rethel & Landrecies, all approx 50x60cm; plus two 17th Century engraved plans by J. Basire of Namur & Almanar, each approx 40x50cm (9)
Andy Warhol, American 1928-1987, Tattooed Woman Holding a Rose, circa 1955 (Not in F. and S.); offset lithograph printed in orange on green watermarked onion skin paper, with the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the visual arts ink stamps, annotated 'PM15.OH26 15H,' sheet: 24 x 78 cm, (framed)Note: This work is from the early part of Warhol's career, and was used as a calling card for his services as it has his telephone number and address 'Murray Hill' across the woman's waist. It is not known how many of these prints were produced, but they are becoming increasingly rare.
1970 Eintracht Frankfurt v Manchester United (friendly) rare team sheet and press issue printed, played 17/5/1970 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, LA, USA by ''SPI Soccer Promotion Inc - Publicity'' dated 17/5/1970 consisting of two pages of single sheets previewing the game and includes team Sheet with full team line-ups
Rare orange and black No.1 Arsenal player spec long-sleeved goalkeepers shirt, 1996-97, Nike, 42/44 with crew-neck collar and embroidered cloth badge inscribed THE GUNNERS, Arsenal, the reverse lettered KARL It is believed that the shirt dates from Nigel Winterburn’s testimonial game at the end of the 96-97 season, specifically from the half-time entertainment, when a team from Xerox played a team of Xerox’s customers, with both teams kitted out by Arsenal. Karl was believed to be the customer team’s goalkeeper
England away programmes and newspaper style programmes, including 1946 Luxembourg v England 16-page official programme for the Friendly played 31/3/1946 at Stade Municipal de la Ville, Luxembourg. 1968 Italy v England (Under 23's) 32-page official programme for the Friendly played 25/5/1968 at Stade Comunale, Trieste (Italy's all time top scorer Luigi Riva played for the Italian team) 1971 UEFA Youth Championships (Under 18's) 44-page official tournament programme for the Championship's held in Czechoslovakia between 22-30/5/1971. Included England, Wales, USSR, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, West Germany, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Swede, Switzerland and Yugoslavia.1975 Spain v England (UEFA Under-18's Youth Preliminary Match) 8-page official programme played 18/3/1975 at the Estadio Vicente Calderon, Madrid. 1939 Italy v England (Friendly) played 13/5/1939 at the San Siro, Milan. 4-page special newspaper style programme published on the day of the game by ''IL Littoriale'' dedicated to the friendly and includes large format front cover full team line-ups1948 Italy v England (Friendly) played 16/5/1948 at Stadio Comunale, Turin. 4-page special newspaper style programme publsihed on the day of the game in Turin by ''IL Football Italiano'' devised by Emilio Martino, dedicated entirely to the friendly with England and includes front cover full team line-ups1952 Italy v England (Friendly) played 18/5/1952 at Stadio Comunale di Firenze, Florence. Large match poster promoting the game, measuring 75 cm x 51 cm, not in the best of condition with folds, tears and pieces missing around the edges etc but could be restored and minimal text affected.1947 Portugal v England (Friendly) played 25/5/1947 at Estadio Nacional, Lisbon. Rare ''Stadium'' issue published in Lisbon for the friendly which England won 10-0. Includes full team line-ups and extensive coverage of the game which was the first International between the two nations, (qty)
Over 80 programmes involving Austria, Germany plus German & Austrian club teams, includes some 1974 World Cup issues, rare aways, friendlies, European fixtures home and away's including semi finals, finals etc, international football tournaments etc. Includes: 1952 Germany v Republic of Ireland (friendly - Berliner Fussball-Programm issue from day of game with one page preview and line-up), 1954 Austria B v Hungary B (Fussball-Blatt), 1957 Austria v West Germany (friendly), 1957 Austria v Sweden (friendly), 1958 Austria v France (Festschrift Programme) + single sheet issue + 6-page issue (friendly), 1959 European Cup Final Real Madrid v Stade Reims (Stuttgarter Nachrichten issue - final was played in Stuttgart), 1963 European Cup Benfica v Borussia Dortmund (Benfica Ilustrado Issue), 1964 Tennis Borussia Berliner International tournament programme (fully signed cover), 1966 Slavia Prague v Austria Wien (Mitropa Cup), 1966 Austria v Soviet Union (friendly), 1968 European Cup Eintracht Braunschweig v Juventus (Telesport Programm), 1969 Alemannia Aachen v Chelsea (Friendly), 1969 Borussia Monchengladbach v Hannover 96, 1970 Benfica International Youth Tournament programme Inc Bayern Munich, 1971 UEFA EURO Qualifer Poland v West Germany, 2 x 1974 FIFA World Cup press information booklets + 2 x 1974 World Cup guide programme (Hamburg), 1974 World Cup guide programme (Munchen), 1974 World Cup Yugoslavian tournament programme, 1975 Borussia Monchengladbach v Queens Park Rangers (friendly played in Marburg), 1975 Japan v Bayern Munich (friendly in Japan), 1976 Bayern Munich (Club Zeitung) June 1976 covering the European Cup Final v St Etienne, 1979 UEFA Cup semi final MSV Duisberg v Borussia Monchengladbach, 1979 Argentina v Holland (FIFA Jubilee), 1985 ECWC AS Roma v Bayern Munich (Roma Mia), 1990 UEFA Cup Semi Final Juventus v FC Koln (JUVE-TORO programme), 1994 UEFA Cup final Austria Salzburg v Inter Milan (Salzburger Nachrichten Issue), (qty)
Rare large format football programme Manchester United v Heart of Midlothian, played at Wrigley Field Los Angeles, 1st June 1960, 12-page with team line-ups on centre page, this is the large format programme not to be confused with the Supplement Bears some creasing, some splits in cover spine
Jonny Wilkinson white and red No.10 England v. Australia 2003 Rugby World Cup Final, first half match worn short-sleeved shirt, Nike, XL, with crew-neck collar and embroidered red rose badge, with further iRB RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 badge with Jonny Wilkinson England v. Australia 22nd November 2003 52nd Cap decal, the front of the shirt dedicated and autographed To George Best of Luck My Friend, with areas of pitch staining The above shirt was worn by Jonny Wilkinson in the first half of the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final match against Australia played on 22nd November 2003, the match ending in a 20-17 victory for EnglandThe shirt was donated by Jonny Wilkinson to raise funds for five charities, BBC Children in Need, NSPCC, Dreamflight, Tiny Lives and the Samantha Dickson Research Trust and was won by our vendor in the competition. The photograph shows Jonny Wilkinson handing the shirt over to our vendor and competition winner. On offer is an exceptional piece of sports memorabilia: a match-worn rugby shirt by the renowned player, Jonny Wilkinson, from the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final. An artefact that tells a story of skill, passion, and the glorious history of rugby, this item is an extraordinary memento for any dedicated fan or collector of sport-related memorabilia. Worn in the first half of the final, the shirt is match worn condition, showing areas of pitch staining. This shirt is not just a piece of sportswear but a piece of history, capturing a moment in time when Wilkinson thrilled spectators with his on-field performances.Jonny Wilkinson, known for his tenacity and incredible athleticism, had a stellar career that left an indelible mark on the world of rugby. The 2003 season was a particular highlight, with Wilson playing an integral role in numerous memorable matches.Estimated to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000, this item represents a significant investment opportunity for the discerning collector. Rugby memorabilia of this calibre and linked to a player of Wilkinson's stature rarely comes to market, making this a unique chance to own a piece of the sport's history. Whether you're a lifelong rugby enthusiast, a dedicated follower of Jonny Wilkinson, or a collector of important sports memorabilia, this 2003 match-worn shirt offers a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of rugby history. Don't miss out on the chance to add this extraordinary item to your collection.
Alfred St George Hamersley an extremely rare and important England first-ever Rugby International cap, 1871-1874 the faded red-brown velvet with remains of gilt tassel and gilt braiding embroidered rose and inscribed 1871; 1872; 1873 and 1874, faded, worn and some tears This is believed to be the earliest Rugby International cap to come to auction. Provenance: Alfred St. George Hamersley and thence by family descent Alfred St. George Hamersley K.C. J.P. M.P.8 October 1848 – 25 February 1929 Alfred St George Hamersley was a nineteenth-century barrister, an Oxfordshire native who attended Marlborough College, where he learned the Rugby game. Hamersley played for Marlborough Nomads in London when he was selected to play for England in the first International Rugby Test match, against Scotland at Raeburn Place on 27th March 1871. He played for England from 1871 - 1874 and went on to captain his country, England against Scotland on 23rd February 1874 at Kensington Oval, London, his last match for England and his fourth international. A few months later he immigrated to Canterbury, New Zealand and took up the position of Barrister & Solicitor in Timaru. Hamersley immediately busied himself with an array of sports including rugby. Hamersley's first effort in regard to Rugby was a match at Green's Paddock in 1874. The match was played according to the recognised RFU rules of which Hamersley was familiar, between 'Hamersley's team' and 'Rhodes' team', this was the true beginning of the Union game in South Canterbury, New Zealand. Hamersley then organised a Town v Country match in April 1875, Hamersley captained Town, and Robert Rutherford Country. It was after this event that Hamersley established the province's first Rugby Club, at the Clarendon Hotel, Church St, on April 23rd 1875. In 1889 he moved to Canada where he continued his sporting missionary work, helping to found Vancouver RFC and was the first president of the British Columbia Rugby Union. He returned to England, became an MP, and in World War One was a Lieutenant Colonel. In 2013 was inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame that recognises special achievement and contribution to the sport of rugby union. In the world's first-ever Rugby International between the Scotland and England played 27th March 1871 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, Scotland defeated England with a score of two tries and a goal to England's single try, in the return match played on 5th February at the Kennington Oval, England defeated Scotland with a score of three tries (one scored by Hamersley) and 2 goals to one goal. In the 1873 match played on 3rd March at West of Scotland F.C. the match ended in a draw and in Alfred's final match and with the honour of captaining his country played on 23rd February at The Oval his England side defeated Scotland.
Football collection of Histories and Handbooks, comprising rare 'Souvenir History of the Blackpool Football Club' by Hartley Bracewell, published 1931 by the Holt Publishing Co. Manchester; 'Mile Stones 1911-37' history and records of Halifax Town AFC; Doncaster Rovers handbooks 1933-34 and 1934-35; Southend United FC handbook 1950-51, with individual photographs signed and team photograph signed; Bradford City1952-53; Leyton FC 1929-30; Sheffield United 1962 handbook for tour to Canada and USA; sold with Wigan Athletic large illustrated application to join the League in 1950, plus Wigan Athletic 1932-50; Soccer and Rugby 50 years of Association Football in Wigan, (10) Each bearing wear, some with damage to covers, bearing folds, creases, old cellotape repairs, stains and marks, damage to spines
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