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Lot 665
Royal Navy Officer’s Uniform Dress Regulations 1937 Original Edition. A rare example of the Admiralty Uniform Regulations for Officers of The Fleet 1937. Containing a large number of clear illustrations of both uniforms and badges including the Air branch, pre Fleet Air Arm. Original blue cloth cover. GC clean condition.
Lot 670
Edwardian 1903 & 1908 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition. (2 items)
Lot 671
George V 1912 & 1921 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition have been used. (2 items)
Lot 672
1929 & 1937 ‘Dress worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty’s Court and Occasions of Ceremony’ Rare Original publications giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard Reference source book. Clean condition have been used. (2 items)
Lot 673
Royal Navy 1907 Dress Regulations for Petty Officers Men & Boys. Original Edition. A very rare original example, retaining a number of pull out illustrations. Original cloth soft cover. GC ... Accompanied by a 1916 publication ‘Hints for Flight Sub-Lieutenants Royal Naval Air Service. Has been used GC (2 items)
Lot 675
Dress & Insignia Worn at Court 1937. A rare 1937 publication giving the Dress Regulations for County Lieutenants England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Dress of the Diplomatic and Foreign Office. Royal Body Guards etc. Also contains a number of advertisements for tailors etc. Red cloth cover with gilt tooling. Standard reference source book. GC ... Accompanied by notes on British Army uniforms. (2 items)
Lot 746
Infantry Officer’s bell top shako circa 1829-35. A good and rare example. Black beaver body with patent leather crown and peak, two patent leather bands either side in the form of a V. Fitted with replacement circular gilt ear bosses mounted with the Royal Crest support a set of replacement leather backed chin scales. To the crown original wool ball tuft of white over scarlet. Original soft leather sweatband to the interior and with crimson silk panel to the crown. Some age and storage wear, loss of pile to beaver, split to front with repair (would be hidden by plate), also splits to rear panel. The shako retains a good shape and is in firm condition, and would make a suitable exhibition item.
Lot 753
Royal Sherwood Foresters or Nottinghamshire Regt. of Militia Victorian Officer’s shako circa 1869-78. A fine rare example. Dark blue melton cloth body and crown, patent leather peak. Two bands of quarter inch silver lace to top of the crown, one row around the base. To the front a silvered plate of crowned star pattern mounted with oak wreath and blue enamel circlet ‘Royal Sherwood Foresters’, Arms of Nottingham to centre. Complete with white over red wool pom-pom (lacking holder), velvet backed chin chain supported by silvered rose pattern bosses and at the rear by a silvered lion’s mask with hook. Complete with deep crimson silk topped sweatband, crimson silk lining. Evidence of previous plate otherwise VGC ... Housed in repainted japanned storage / transit tin bearing crowned brass shield of C.Smith & Son, 12 Piccadilly, London and brass name plate engraved ‘R.A. Hall Esq. Royal (later addition) Sherwood Foresters’, hasp Absent. Royal Sherwood Foresters or Nottinghamshire Regt. of Militia became 4th Bn. Derbyshire Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881. ‘Royal’ granted by Prince Regent in 1813 for Public Duties performed at the Tower of London, Bank of England etc.
Lot 760
Victorian Royal Artillery Officer’s Busby A rare 19th Century example of black long fur. Plain scarlet cloth side bag. To the left side is now fitted a brass Victorian crown Other Rank’s Artillery flaming grenade badge with rear plume holder supporting a white horsehair plume. The interior with scarlet leather sweatband and retaining black patent leather chinstrap. Some internal repair work. Contained in a black metal storage tin. GC (2 items)
Lot 769
WW2 Civil Defence Boy Scouts Report / Control Messenger Steel Helmet. A rare example of the ‘Tommy’ style helmet, with black painted finish. To the front a small Boy Scouts Transfer and initials R C / M. The interior compete with liner (dated 1940) and chinstrap. Slight wear GC. The helmet was worn by Rover Scout John Edward Underhill and the helmet is accompanied by a small photograph of him in Scout Uniform (1944) ... Rover Scout hat badge ... Four Boy Scout proficiency badges including one for Civil Defence ... Also a CD pocket badge.
Lot 789
Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Officer’s Field Service Side Cap. A rare coloured field service cap, the curtain and peak of dark blue cloth, the body and crown of scarlet cloth. Embroidered into the body with silver bullion is a Staffordshire Yeomanry Queen’s Crown regimental device. Complete with plain silvered domed buttons. The interior with cotton lining and retailer’s details of Hobson of London. GC Scarlet remains bright, small amount of age wear.
Lot 797
1886 Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Presentation Bugle. A rare silver plated bugle engraved with a presentation inscription ‘Presented to the Himley Troop of the Q.O. Royal Rgt of Staffordshire Yeomanry By Edmund Davenport Capt Corpl W.J. Cookson 1st Trumpeter 1886’. The bugle also with floral engraved decoration GC. 95% of silver plating remains.
Lot 798
1886 Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Presentation Cavalry pattern Bugle. A rare silver plated bugle engraved with a presentation inscription ‘Presented to the Himley Troop of the Q.O. Royal Rgt of Staffordshire Yeomanry By Edmund Davenport Capt Corpl W.J. Cookson 1st Trumpeter 1886’. The bugle also with floral engraved decoration GC. 95% of silver plating remains a number of dents GC.
Lot 801
Royal Horse Artillery Victorian Officer’s Full Dress tunic, pouch and belt. A rare example. Comprising: Tunic of the Eton style. Dark blue melton cloth, with scarlet facings to the collar, which in turn is mounted with silver bullion flaming grenades and edged with gold regimental pattern lace. To each breast 18 double loops of gold cord, each mounted with a gilt metal regimental ball button. To the shoulders plaited bullion shoulder cords with rank indicating Lieutenant. The reverse of the tunic is emblazoned with gold bullion cord which is arranged in crows foot loops at the top and flows down the back terminating in Austrian knots. The interior is with quilted lining. The overall condition is good, bullion remains bright, fitted with replacement anodised cuff buttons ... Overalls of dark blue with scarlet line ... Black leather boots fitted with gilt spurs and retaining wooden trees ... Officer’s gold bullion busby lines ... Officer’s pouch belt and pouch of regimental pattern The gold lace belt retaining gilt ornate buckle tip and slide. The pouch with dark blue melton cloth flap, this edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre, heavily gold embroidered Victorian Royal Arms and crimson velvet cushion scroll ‘Ubique’ within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns; an applied gilt metal gun to the base of the wreath which rests on a padded tri-part crimson velvet cushion scroll inscribed ‘Quo fas et gloria ducunt’. Reverse complete with tin lined wallet, gilt floral ends and plain belt loops. Pouch complete with cover. ... Victorian Officer’s bullion regimental waist belt, complete with fire gilt ‘snake’ pattern clasp and associated slings. The overall condition is good. (6 items)
Lot 805
WW2 RAF Ferry Command Aircrew Officer’s Tunic. An extremely rare Canadian tailored example, of light weight Khaki cloth. This four pocket service dress is complete with chrome RAFFC special pattern buttons and to the left breast bullion brevet, with circulate ‘RAF’ surmounted by an Astral Crown and below embroidered initials ‘T.C. 45’ this probably referring to Transport Command 45 Group (Dorval, Quebec) responsible for the transatlantic air bridge. To each cuff two bands of lace, the left with the addition of a Star. Tailored with waist belt. The interior with a Montreal tailor’s label and typed name ‘A Lates July 4?’. Overall GC. Dorval, Quebec
Lot 806
Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Display Team attributed Team Leaders Flying Suit. This example was worn by Warrant Officer 1 Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC. A rare example of blue cloth, embroidered with the regimental device and title ‘Army Air Corps Helicopter Display Team’. To the left breast embroidered Army pilots wings and name ‘WO1 Shaun Wyatt Team Leader’. Has been worn. Near VGC. Warrant Officer 1 Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC was awarded the DFC for gallantry during a Provisional IRA Helicopter Ambush over Crossmaglen in September 1993. See lot 471 Medal section for his medal group and biographical details.
Lot 829
An Edwardian / WW1 Period Child’s Royal Navy Ratings Uniform. A rare good quality example tailored by Rowe of Bond Street London, for a young child. Comprising: Dark blue ratings style cap, with silk sweatband and crimson cotton lining to the interior.... Pullover Summer white cotton tunic top with blue embroidered Petty Officers sleeve Badge.... 2 x Pairs of dark blue woollen Bell Bottom Trousers..... white cotton under tunic. .... black silk neckerchief. .... Silver plated Bosums whistle & Cord. Overall GC Good clean condition. (7 items)
Lot 902
Imperial German Bavarian Cavalry Officer’s Uberrock or frock coat. A good rare example of fine mid blue woollen cloth as worn by a Rittmeister (Captain) of the 2nd Schwere Ritter Regiment. Red collar and red piped front and cuffs. Two rows of seven large plain gilt button adorn the front which can be opened and turned back to show the red lining; further gilt buttons to reverse skirt. Retains gold wire shoulder boards with thin light blue lines, each sporting two gilt rank stars. A little moth to inside of collar otherwise VGC.
Lot 906
German Third Reich. Steel helmet, Iron Cross and archive to Polish Olszewski family. A rare and fascinating grouping to three Poles who served in the Germany Army, two were awarded the Iron Cross, one later fought on the Allied side. Father, Kostanty Olszewski, who served in WW1 in 1st Machine-Gun Company, Danziger Infantry Regiment No. 128 and later in WW2 :1914 Iron Cross 2nd class with 1918 award document... 1914-18 Black Wound Badge with 1918 certificate ... Polish Army Book and 1930’s Identity Card ... Arbeitsbuch 1941 ... Ausweis 1942 ... Wehrpass 1943 ... M. 42 German steel helmet retaining lining and chinstrap. Younger son, Gefreiter Henryk Olszewski, 1st Company, Pioneer Battalion No. 208, 208th Infantry Division :1939 Iron Cross 2nd class by Klein & Quenzer, Idar/Oberstein with 1944 award document ... General Assault Badge by Rudolf Souval with 1944 award document ... Black Wound Badge with 1944 award document ... Mess Tim (faintly scratched ‘Olszewski’ with fork and spoon set, sundry ribbons, certificates letters etc. and an Infantry Assault Badge and gilt Kriegsmarine pinback breast eagle found in his effects. Quantity of postcards relating to both father and son. Elder son, Edmund Olszewski, who served in the German Army in Italy but changed sides and became a L.Cpl in 5th Kresowa Infantry :5th Kresowa Infantry Division Badge with certificate ... 4th Wo y ska Infantry Brigade Badge ... 2 metal felt backed Collar Badges HQ, 4th Wo y ska Infantry Brigade ... Kresowa Buffalo Shield Badge with buttonhole fitting ... 5th Kresowa Infantry Div formation sign, workshop-made, in brass ... similar 8th Army ... sundry ribbon bars, rings etc, driving licence and seven original photographs. A potted history of all three family members, all who survived the war, accompanies the lot.
Lot 946
German Third Reich WW2 Wehrpass to casualty. Issued to Nr.l8306. Franz Nemetz, Gedreiter Armoured Artillery. 7-8-44. replacement issue (original destroyed due to enemy action, see page 47). Photograph shows him in civilian attire. Together with notification of his death to his wife. A Czech citizen who served in the Czechoslovakian Army from 1928-31. He served Nov. 1940-Aug. 1942 short periods with a variety of units including Infantry, Military Police, Transport units, etc. Aug.42-June 43 he served with schw.Art.Abt.628, a very heavy Arty.unit using "Karl 040" 60cm mortars (very rare unit) and was based in France July 43 he was transferred to Pz.Art.Rgt.4 the Armoured Arty. unit of the 14.Pz.Div., reformed 1943 in France after its destruction at Stalingrad. The unit was transferred Nov.43 to Russia (Kriwoi-Rog, Tscherkassy, Jassy, Courland). He was KIA 22-9-44in Latvia due to a head injury (shrapnel).
Lot 960
18th Century Native American Red Indian Ball Headed War Club. A fine rare period example, of a fighting club made of hard wood. The handle in the form of a stylised animal hoof. The flat shaft is plain, terminating in a heavy ball end. Length 55 cm. GC The style of the club is similar to that of the Ojibwa tribe, which during the French Indian Wars 1756-63 were allied to the French against the British. The tribe then fought along side the British during the American Revolution.
Lot 968
Early 19th Century Gold Inlaid Quality Khyber Knife. A rare good quality example. The single edged Yataghan blade with rear edge fullers. The blade profusely inlaid with gold floral and script panels, leading to the forte. The ferrule again decorated with gold kufgari work, leading onto the grip side frame. Slab ivory grips with figured decoration and secured by three steel rivets. Complete with original blind tooled leather decorated wooden scabbard. Fitted with small copper chape. Overall GC with slight damage to leather covering of scabbard and wear to grip, kufgari work remains bright.
Lot 971
Royal Siam (Thailand) Navy Officer’s Presentation Sword To W/C F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC. CD., C de G. A rare example, complimented by Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert’s service dress tunic. The sword was retailed by Gives of London. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration depicting the crest of the Royal Siam Navy and to the forte the retailer’s details of ‘Gieves’ The hilt with an open gilt bar guard incorporating the Arms of Siam. The white shagreen grip, is decorated with twist wire binding and surmounted by an Elephant head pommel. Complete with original leather and gilt mounted scabbard. The top mount of the scabbard with presentation scrip ‘To Wing Commander F.F. Lambert DSO., DFC., CD, C de G Burma India Far East 1941-1942 from Commander Ut Kasem Tantiprasut’. The overall condition is good, gilt to the hilt bright and fresh, blade with some staining and the leather has lost its colouring ... Accompanied by a post 1953 RCAF light weight service dress tunic. To the left breast RCAF Pilot Wings, medal ribbons: DSO, DFC, IGS, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, with rosette, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal, MID, Canadian Decoration, with Rosette, French C de G. The lining with tailor’s label of Randoff Hagen Zweibrucken. GC ... Also accompanied by a 1992 model making magazine giving details of Mosquito aircraft flown by W/C Lambert. (three items) Wing Commander Frederick Frank Lambert DSO., DFC., CD., C de G was born in Wilkie Saskatchewan. After a short service with Royal Canadian Navy Reserve he sailed to England and joined the RAF in 1936. Granted a permanent commission he qualified as a Pilot and served with 27 Squadron on the North West Frontier. Still serving in India at the outbreak of the Second World War, he continued to serve here and then was posted to 2 Fighter Wing in Burma. In 1942 he returned to the UK and after a conversion course was posted to 141 on Intruder Operations flying the Mosquito and was then posted to 515 Squadron of 100 Special Operations Group. He was awarded the DFC in August 1944 and the DSO January 1945. During his service he shot down two enemy aircraft. After the war he transferred to the RCAF and held various posts, until his retirement in 1962, he died in the UK 1998.
Lot 981
6th Dragoon Guards 1912 Cavalry Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson A rare example of the special Regimental pattern. Blade engraved with crowned GvR cypher, regimental device, floral decoration and initials ‘L.E.R.B.’. To the forte cutler’s details of Henry Wilkinson of Pall Mall and the blade is numbered 59551. Solid guard is of special pattern incorporating the regimental device and decorated with floral decoration. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in steel and brown leather field service scabbard. The sword is with age wear, plating to the hilt peeling, staining to the blade, leather to throat of scabbard worn.
Lot 988
East India Company Officer’s 1822 Pattern Piped Back Bladed Sword. A rare Company example, with plain slightly curved single edged piped back blade. The hilt with a brass folding guard, incorporating the Company device of a Lion. The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard fitted with two loose rings. GC Pitting to scabbard. Blade with some staining a surface pitting to parts.
Lot 1005
Unusual Brunswick Sword Bayonet. A rare clean example, believed to be a variant of the Constabulary pattern. Straight double edged 19 inch blade with short central fuller. The hilt with ribbed brass grip, fitted with locking bar and spring button (this near the crossguard). This example with an unusual shaped single bar stirrup guard. Complete with brown leather and brass mounted scabbard. The top mount incorporating a frog button. The bayonet is in clean condition some pitting to the blade, leather to the scabbard is supple.
Lot 173
THE FOLLOWING LOT RELATES TO THE ARTISTIC CAREER OF ERIC WINTERS, FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT SCULPTORS ERIC WINTERS (BRITISH 1921-1968) A RARE AND UNIQUE LIFE SIZE BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR AND NORTHERN IRELAND INTERNATIONAL LEGEND DANNY BLANCHFLOWER signed and dated `Eric Winters, 1960` bronze on original marble base 17.3/4in. (41.5cm) high Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1962, No.1191 Eric Winters represented the fifth generation of sculptors in the Winters family, learning sculpture under the experienced eye of his father Leo Hill Winters, a carver and letter designer. He went on to study at St. Martins School of Art and in April 1939 at the age of 18 was awarded the only open scholarship to attend the Royal Academy Sculpture School where he was the youngest student Eric`s studies were interrupted during the war years, only being resumed from 1947-52 when the Academy re-opened. His achievements in his student days were most impressive and include four Landseer prizes for figurative sculpture (three in 1947 and one in 1950), representation of Great Britain and bronze medal in the XVIth Olympiad Sport in Art exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum (1948) and travelling scholarship to France: The Edward Stott Award for a group of figures (1949) Winters exhibited annually at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition throughout the 1950s. Driven by his early success in portraiture and genuine passion for this branch of sculpture, Eric was already starting to pave the way for the formation of a new society even before completing his studies at the Royal Academy Schools. He had a close rapport with several of his professors including Sir Charles Wheeler, Maurice Lambert and Alfred Hardiman whose influence and support were significant at the time The newly formed Society of Portrait Sculptors presented its first annual exhibition from November 1952 to December 1953. Winters was a keen exhibitor at the Society`s exhibitions in London and elsewhere, contributing to many very fine portraits over the years, probably his most well known head is that of the footballer Danny Blanchflower modelled from life and exhibited at the Society`s 1960 annual exhibition
Lot 194
AN EXTREMELY RARE WHITE-METAL DESK TOP INKWELL MODELLED AS THE ESTADIO CENTENARIO TOWER with two inkwells, the lids modelled as footballs, lacking glass liners, 23.1/2in. (59.6cm) high The above inkwell was produced to commemorate the first world cup finals in 1930. It is not known how many of these inkwells were produced and who they were presented to.
Lot 313
AN EXTREMELY RARE 1931 GREEN AND WHITE CELTIC SHIRT with button-up collar, the front of the shirt autographed by the 1951 Celtic Scottish Cup-winning side, areas of tearing under arms and areas of staining front and back and autographs faded Exhibited: The Celtic Football Club Museum The above shirt dates from circa 1931 and from research by the vendor and with help from the Celtic Museum. It is believed that the shirt relates to the 1931 Celtic Tour of North America and possibly the shirt that Peter Scarff was suppose to wear in the match against Montreal Carsteels. However, no shirt was available for Scarff prior to the match and he had to wear a vertical striped dress shirt. The shirt was original given to John Flood and in 1951 he met the 1951 Celtic Scottish Cup-winning side on a Tour of North America and that is when he had the shirt autographed by that side. The shirt was then given to the vendor`s brother by Flood who held onto it for many years before it to his brother (the vendor) who had is displayed at the Celtic Football Club Museum. It is believed at time of going to print that this is the third oldest Celtic shirt is existence. The other two are Willie Loney and Patsy Gallagher which are currently at the Celtic Museum.
Lot 411
A RARE MATT BUSBY HAND-WRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER ON MANCHESTER UNITED HEADED PAPER, DATED 25th OCTOBER 1945 the letter addressed to Mr Ted Edwards and reads: Dear Ted, Many thanks indeed for your letter of kind wishes which I appreciate very much indeed. My playing days with the "Reds" will always have happy memories for me. What a great pity the war came along when we looked like doing something. Still thats how it goes. I am just getting settled in my new sphere and hoping I have as happy a time there as I had when playing. Yours faithfully Matt Busby the letter relating to Matt Busby becoming the Manchester United manager, horizontal and vertical folds, with original envelope (2) Provenance: Christie`s South Kensington, Football Memorabilia, 27 September 2001, lot 216
Lot 601
DOLLS THE FOLLOWING LOTS 601 TO 619 ARE FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE JANET DUNLOP A RARE SIZE 1 TÊTE JUMEAU BÉBÉ with fixed brown glass eyes, brown feathered brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig on cork pate, jointed paper-mâché body, original 18th century fancy dress costume, matching bonnet, underclothes and white shoes-9.1/4in. (23.5cm) high (three hairlines to forehead and slight flaking to arms)
Lot 636
A RARE NORAH WELLINGS HARRY THE HAWK DOLL with pressed felt face with painted side glancing eyes, cream velvet flying suit with brown wool plush collar, brown felt parachute holder with red, white and blue miniature parachute, `Royal Air Force Comforts Fund` label on collar and label on foot, circa 1940-10.1/2in. (26.5cm) high; and a Norah Welling RAF girl with pressed cloth face, blue felt and velvet uniform and label on foot, circa 1940s-7.3/4in. (20cm) high Harry the Hawk was produced to raise funds for the R.A.F. Comforts Fund, created to improve the air force`s welfare during the 2nd World War
Lot 645
A RARE ETIENNE DENAMUR BROWN BÉBÉ with fixed brown eyes, black heavy brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, curly black wig on cork pate, jointed papier-mâché body, faded deep pink ruched dress with tucks, lace edges and slight train, straw hat, underclothes, blue and white striped socks and brown shoe, impressed E 6 D Deposé,-16.1/2in. (42cm) high (very fine hairline down forehead, left ear piercing with retouched slight chip)
Lot 661
A RARE BISQUE-HEADED FATHER CHRISTMAS CANDY CONTAINER the German bisque character dolls` head with blue painted eyes, closed mouth with slight smile and aged features, seated wired framed kapok body, crepe clothes, cotton wool beard and fur trim, holding artificial holly and toy sack, seated on a cardboard tree stump with opening base, 1910-20s-8.1/2in. (21.5cm) high
Lot 665
A RARE 19TH CENTURY JOHN HEMPEL BRITISH AUTOMATON COBBLER TOY papier-mache character head with heavy brows, large nose and stubble, hair wig, seated on bench, full-sleeved shirt, waistcoat, breeches, neck scarf, woolen socks, leather shoes, kid apron and red Phrygian cap, when lever is pressed under the bench, he raises his head and moves his hands away from the shoe in a sewing action, a paper label on the underside of the base reads `John Hempel, JANUARY 1st, 1818. Sold according to the ACT 54 Geo. 3, Cap 56`-9in. (23cm) high The paper label to the base of the model gives the maker`s name, John Hempel, the date January 1st 1818 and it cites an Act of Parliament, recorded on the label as Act 54/ Geo 3 /Cap. 56, a form of notation perhaps unfamiliar to us now, but refers essentially to an Act of Parliament passed in the 54th year of George III`s reign (1814) and recorded at chapter 56 of the statute book. This particular Parliamentary Act was intended to protect original three-dimensional figural and sculptural works from being copied by other artists and craftspeople for a period of fourteen years from the date of their invention: `..provided the Proprietor or proprietors do cause his, her or their Name or Names, with the Date, to be put on all and every such new and Original Sculpture, Model, Copy and Cast...` It is therefore an early form of copyrighting.
Lot 666
A RARE 19TH CENTURY BRITISH AUTOMATON BUTCHER TOY, PROBABLY BY JOHN HEMPEL papier-mache realistic head of a balding fat man, white linen shirt, green waistcoat, black velvet breeches, oilcloth shoes, blood stained apron, well modelled blooded hands holding a clever and pieces of meat standing beside a tripod tree trunk butcher`s block with chopped meat in top and rectangular base, mechanism operated by pushing down foot and causing the butcher to chop-10.1/4in. (26cm) high; and an additional butcher`s shop meat joint
Lot 671
A RARE GIBBS TOY (USA) PERFORMING JUMBO colour-lithograph paper covered wooden elephant, metal jointed legs, wooden platform with original label and cast-metal spoked wheels, circa 1910-10in. (25.5cm) long (some paper loose and scratching, wheels should be attached by simple metal u-pins, these are missing, so wheels are loose)
Lot 683
A RARE BING CLOCKWORK TEDDY BEAR with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, inoperative head mechanism causing the head to move from side to side, jointed limbs of felt pads and hump, circa 1910-12in. (30.5cm) high (a few bald spots, feet pads recovered, large holes in hand pads, mechanism inoperative, appears to have moved further into body)
Lot 698
A RARE GERBRÜDER SÜSSENGUTH `PETER` TEDDY BEAR with dark brown tipped blonde mohair, black and white composition moving eyes set into head, pronounced muzzle, open composition mouth with moving tongue, swivel head, jointed limbs with tan felt pads and metal rimmed paper chest tag "Peter" Ges. Gesch. Nr.895 257`, circa 1925-13.1/2in. (34.5cm) high (paint flaking of nose and slight fading) This rare bear was not a success when first produced, probably children found him a little scary. Little was known about this company and bear until approximately 100 were found in the Süssenguth`s old warehouse in 1977
Lot 733
AN EXTREMELY RARE STEIFF RED MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR with black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, white backing with remains of a soft red mohair pile, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and inoperative growler, circa 1908-15.1/2in. (39.5cm) high (almost completely bald, damage to back of left arm, some glue repairs and pads recovered using glue) Provenance: This bear was given to the owner when she was a little girl of 4 in 1978. There is a hint of a romantic past; her aunt`s friend was called Delphene, who is believed to have had Romany gypsy roots. She lived in a static caravan behind the current owner`s grandmother`s pub. As a small girl the owner remembers visiting the caravan and it was like an Aladdin`s cave, full of antiques and collectables. The owner recalls, "Delphene had long black hair, and her place used to make me think of a fortune tellers tent! In a chest on the floor I found this red teddy and fell in love with him completely; every time I visited I went straight to the chest. I thought he had this adorable face; he had a smile in his eyes and mouth. He was completely bald, but I did not notice this, I thought he was utterly beautiful bald. His belly would rattle (this is his inoperative growler) and I used to think he had sweets inside." After a number of visits, the current owner plucked up enough courage and asked if she could keep him. After a slight hesitance Delphene said yes and he soon became a favourite toy. She took him everywhere and slept with him. "He was definitely the first toy I really loved and who seemed so important to me, like he was a little person and my friend." Notes: This extraordinary bear is one of only two known red Steiff bears; he is the taller brother of Alfonzo, who is thirteen inches high. It has been suggested by Steiff that Alfonzo, Elliot (the blue Steiff sold by Christie`s in 1993) and presumably this bear, were part of a sample of twenty-four sent to Harrods in London in 1908. This makes three surviving examples from the original group. Alfonzo the only other known red Steiff who everybody knows; was sold by Christie`s in 1989 for £12,100. He is perhaps the most famous antique Teddy Bear in the world and resides at Teddy Bears of Witney owned by Ian Pout. Elliott, a blue Steiff sold for £49,500 (again by Christie`s in 1993) went to the Ydessa Hendeles Foundation, and now lives in Canada amongst one of the finest bear collections in the world. This nameless bear is rare, important and will undoubtedly find his own fame. The buyer will have the pleasure of naming him.
Lot 747
A RARE MERRYTHOUGHT PUNKINHEAD TEDDY BEAR with brown mohair, clear and black glass eyes, inset velvet muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, golden mohair inner ear and chest, long white mohair scalp, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet feet and brown felt hand pads, original green felt shorts and label on foot, circa 1951-14in. (35.5cm) high (one eye professionally replaced, very minor wear) Notes: Punkinhead was made exclusively as the mascot for Eaton`s department store in Toronto, Canada
Lot 756
A RARE STEIFF 1930s WOOL PLUSH TEDDY BEAR with pinkish maize plush, brown and black glass eyes, pronounced white wool muzzle with open felt mouth, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with white wool plush tops of feet and felt pads, inoperative squeaker, FF button with red cloth tag and blue leather collar with two FF buttons and card tag-12.1/2in. (32cm) high (some fading and dusty)
Lot 776
THE FOLLOWING LOT BELONGED TO A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF MERRYTHOUGHT IN IRONBRIDGE, JUNE POWELL WORKED THERE FROM 1970-1978 AND BOUGHT MANY OF THESE ITEMS AS SECONDS A RARE MERRYTHOUGHT PINK PANTHER of pink and white velvet, red velvet top of nose, felt eyes, whiskers and label on right foot, -15.1/2in. (39.5cm) high (label crossed out and some seams need attention); a Mickey Mouse with black dralon plush,-11.1/4in. (28.5cm) high (some glue marks on the back of ear and label crossed out); Hanna Barbera Huckleberry Hound; Mr Jinks the Cat; Jerry Mouse; and a Cheshire Cat (6)
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