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Click here to subscribeRare 1924 Gloucestershire v NZ All Blacks Rugby Programme: With broken/ragged punch holes from previous ring binder but otherwise good for its 100 years, extremely hard to find. A 4pp issue still packing in lots of detail, both current to the day and historic, as the 'Invincible' All Blacks, George Nepia and all, struggled to beat Gloucestershire 6-0 at Kingsholm. Marvellous memorabilia
Rare: New Zealand Legend Don Clarke's All Black Jersey & Socks, 1964: What a chance to obtain the All Blacks' No.1 jersey (full back, then) of one of NZ's greatest names, the 31-caps, siege-gun booted, hefty but happy-to-attack DB 'Don' Clarke, scourge of opponents who conceded penalties, even in their own half on occasions. This splendid classic black jersey, Canterbury-made with silver fern badge and white '1' stitched to rear, was exchanged by 'The Don' with England captain and Lions full-back John Willcox, after the tourists had defeated England 14-0 in January 1964. It comes with the great man's socks from the game too. VG
Rare: South Africa Legend Lionel Wilson's Boks Jersey & Socks, 1962: The lovely Springbok jersey of stylish South African full back Lionel Wilson, gold no.15 stitched to the reverse of this classic green shirt. Wilson won 27 caps between 1960 and 1965 and exchanged jerseys with England and Lions full-back John Willcox after one of the tests on the Lions' tour in 1962. Comes also with Wilson's socks from the match. Splendid scarce memorabilia from over 60 years ago. VG
Rare Tony Daly RWC 1991 Australia Winners Rugby Jersey: From the prop and World Cup final try-scorer, match worn from the tourney, sawn-off-sleeved traditional Canterbury gold jersey with green collar and number 1 to reverse and national and Wallabies badges. Could it be from the final itself? (No, it seems: sleeve not cut right off!) Great chance
Rare 1955 and 1956 Touch Flags, Services Rugby at Twickenham (4): Great set, wooden sticks 2'3" long, double sided dual-coloured and badged flags approx. 12" x 10" for the 1955 and 1956 HQ clashes between the Royal Navy v the Army and v the RAF: navy blue and red and light and navy blue. A few inevitable marks but splendid for age, VG
Rare 1908 Warrington v the Australians Rugby League Programme: An 8-8 draw at Wilderspool, and the 4pp buff foldover card with adverts and teams is in very good condition for its 116 years, virtually identical to the only other image apparently available, on the Warrington Heritage website, so assumed to be the real thing, however rare it may be. Splendid!
A rare late 19thC Waterfall railway platform lamp, for 'Loch Awe' Caledonian Railways, the lower tier of the triple pagoda style waterfall top stamped Caledonian, with LOCH AWE to the front glass, with side hinged door enclosing a double paraffin burner by Sherwood Ltd, Birmingham, the reservoir stamped 'Caledonian', 79cm high, 43.5cm wide, 28.5cm deep, partially restored, with two British Railways luggage labels from Loch Awe to 'Strathyre' Hurst Green, Birmingham, 23/12/1965. (These were attached to the lamp for its journey south). From the Collection of George Mackinnon-Ure, see lot 130
Rare flambe version of HN2843. Figure of a seated mother with her daughter standing in front of her. Royal Doulton backstamp. The Property of Royal Doulton Tableware Ltd. Not Produced For Sale marked to bottom. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 4"W x 8.75"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
This rare porcelain figurine depicts the Enchanted Rose from Disney's Beauty and the Beast displayed on its table. Walt Disney Classics Collection backstamp. Certificate of Authenticity included. This item has its original box which measures 9.25"L x 6.5"W x 6"H. Dimensions: 3.75"W x 7"HManufacturer: Walt Disney ClassicsCondition: Age related wear.
This figurine depicts Cinderella's glass slipper with the words Dreams Come True 1996 acid etched along the side. The Walt Disney Classics Collection produced this rare piece only for the top-level retailers who hosted the Dreams Come True event in 1996. Walt Disney Classics backstamp on the bottom. Issued: 1996Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.25"W x 2"HManufacturer: Walt Disney ClassicsCondition: Age related wear.
A charming ink and colour wash named sketch depicted in uniform on horse-back, framed, 197 x 145mm overall; a rare coloured engraving named ‘Count Bartolomeo Bergami’, 219 x 172mm, framed and a small engraved sheet with named portraits of Georges III and IV, framed 122 x 78mm overall (3). (commemorative, commemorating, royalty, monarch).
1869 Visit to India by Prince Alfred: a good and particularly rare cylindrical mug with domed cover by E & C Challinor printed in green with a portrait entitled 'Welcome' flanked by inscriptions 'To Commemorate the Visit of Our Esteemed Sailor Prince' and 'Alfred Second Son of Our Beloved Queen Victoria, God Bless Her', the knop of the top printed with a compass, the underside with makers mark, 120mm high (2). * Whilst the portrait and title are not dissimilar to that produced for Prince Alfred’s return from the West Indies in 1861 (see Victoria Remembered, plate 265), the ship, foliage, flags and inscription all differ. The firm of Challinor used the initials E & C in their mark from 1862 until 1891. Prince Alfred, a keen sailor, undertook two cruises on his yacht ‘Galatea’ between 1866 and 1871. Towards the end of 1869, he commenced a three month tour of India. Upon the insistence of the Prince of Wales, he undertook this as a Prince and son of the Sovereign. (commemorative, commemorating, royalty, monarch).
1793 Execution of Louis XVI: a rare creamware jug the bellied body printed in black with scenes entitled ‘Separation of Louis XVI from his Family’ and ‘La Guillotine or the Modern Beheading Machine at Paris, together with inscribed details, 182mm, spout restored.(commemorative, commemorating, royalty, monarch).
A Minton pale green ground loving cup for 1953 coronation and a similar rare mug for the 1952 visit to Australia by Princess Elizabeth (2).* Princess Elizabeth’s royal tour to Australia was aborted following the sudden death of King George VI.(commemorative, commemorating, royalty, monarch).
1878 Blackburn Riots: a good and very rare pottery jug lined in blue and printed in brown, 128mm. * In May 1878 relations between the cotton workers and the mill owners erupted resulting in rioting and the torching of Robert Jackson’s house. See Commemorative Pottery, plate 27 for a narrative about the unrest. This jug, picturing as it does on the reverse the constabulary quelling the mob, is a rare depiction of the authorities. (commemorative, commemorating, political).
1833 Capt James Clark Ross’ Return Form the 1831 Expedition to the Magnetic North Pole: a very rare and thought to be previously unrecorded small pottery jug printed in blue with maritime scenes entitled ‘Travelling at the Pole’ and ‘Approaching the Isabella’, the neck inscribed ‘Captn Ross’, 125mm. * Ross sailed from London on 23rd May 1829 in Victory, a steamer with retractable paddles built in 1826 that had previously served as a ferry between Liverpool and the Isle of Man. On 1st June 1831 he became the first European to reach the Magnetic North Pole. Subsequently becoming marooned in the ice, the crew abandoned Victory. It was on 26th August 1833 that they were spotted by Isabella (the very ship that Ross had commanded in his previous 1818 First Arctic Expedition to discover a North West Passage). Returning to England in October 1833, three crew members having lost their lives, Ross by now a hero was presented to William IV and Knighted for his services. Notwithstanding this immense ordeal he set out again in 1850 at the age of 72 years to the Arctic, this time in search for Sir John Franklin, an expedition that was to prove fruitless. (commemorative, commemorating, maritime, exploration).
Georgian London’s Darker Side: a rare and most interesting colourful pearlware plate moulded with the façade of a town house coloured in pink lustre and enamels inscribed with the name ‘House of Lords’, circa 1820, 243mm, well restored crack to rim at two o’clock and around edge of well between ten and four o’clock.* In Georgian London prostitution was rife, houses of ill repute widespread and the sex industry flourished. This contemporary plate most probably cheekily draws a parallel between the House of Lord in Westminster and houses in fashionable Covent Gardens and other areas that were frequently visited by the aristocracy in pursuit of carnal pleasure. See ‘The Secret History of Georgian London’ by Dan Cruickshank for a commentary upon Georgian London’s sex industry.(commemorative, commemorating, satire).
British Isolation During the American Wars of Independence: a rare creamware tankard by John Warburton of Newcastle upon Tyne well printed in black with a scene of an elegantly dressed lady shouldering a musket whilst being drilled by a corporal and drummer-boy watched over by a monkey holding a flute, signed J. Warburton circa 1780, 150mm, well restored. * Inspiration for this print was drawn from Sayer & Bennet’s engraving entitled ‘Corporal Cartouche teaching Miss Camplove her military exercises’, published on 9th May 1780, which in turn was inspired by the 1778 painting by John Colletts (now hanging in the Guards Museum) at the time of the French entry, against Briton, into the War of American Independence. See Drakard, plate 383. (commemorative, commemorating, naval, military, war, maritime).
Lord Weymouth and the Mines: a rare creamware mug painted in blue with the inscription ‘Lord Weymouth and Success to the Mines’, circa 1780, 89mm, small well restored chip to foot beneath the t of the.* Thomas Tynne, third Viscount Weymouth became High Steward of Sutton Coldfield in 1781 until his death in 1789. Whilst the family seat was Longleat in Wiltshire they had estates in the Midlands notably Drayton Bassett, Fazeley and Tamworth all renowned coal mining towns.(commemorative, commemorating, political, parliament).
1840 Wedding: a rare pair of nursery plates with colourful floral and foliate moulded borders, printed in brown with named half-length portraits, 131mm, Victoria’s with hairline crack at eleven o’clock and small chip to foot.* See Commemorative Pottery, plate 108. (commemorative, commemorating, royalty, monarch).
1980 Hutcheson, Vintage Port 12x75clSlight damage to wax capsules The colour of deep amber - this rich sweet port has a fascinating and complex layer of flavours including raisin, plums and spice and almost Tawny in character and appearance. My tasting note relates to just after opening and a member of our furniture department and port lover informed me that this wine got even better and deeper later on in the evening. A rare offering from this little known Port House. Previously owned by a celebrated restauranteur. Perfect for shoot lunches this winterDrink over the next 5-10 years.
1991 Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 12x75cl Remembered for the extreme Spring frost and challenging conditions later in the vintage. The 1991 Wines have all but disappeared and with many chateau not even making a wine.Chateau Montrose is rightly regarded as one of the very few successes of the vintage, having many of its vines lying next to the river and thus protecting them from the severe cold.Not a blockbuster wine, but very classical in style, smooth and delicate and in this fine condition is a rare addition to any collection.
1980 Hutcheson, Vintage Port 12x75cl The colour of deep amber - this rich sweet port has a fascinating and complex layer of flavours including raisin, plums and spice and almost Tawny in character and appearance. My tasting note relates to just after opening and a member of our furniture department and port lover informed me that this wine got even better and deeper later on in the evening. A rare offering from this little known Port House. Previously owned by a celebrated restauranteur. Perfect for shoot lunches this winter Drink over the next 5-10 years.
1980 Hutcheson, Vintage Port 6x75cl The colour of deep amber - this rich sweet port has a fascinating and complex layer of flavours including raisin, plums and spice and almost Tawny in character and appearance. My tasting note relates to just after opening and a member of our furniture department and port lover informed me that this wine got even better and deeper later on in the evening. A rare offering from this little known Port House. Previously owned by a celebrated restauranteur. Perfect for shoot lunches this coming WinterDrink over the next 5-10 years.
An Anglo-Indian engraved ivory dressing box, Vizagapatam, late 18th Century, the rectangular lifting top opening to reveal an interior with twelve lidded boxes surrounding a larger box on bracket feet, decorated overall with extensive architectural wooded river landscapes with figures in punts within scrolling flowerhead borders (damages), 46cm wide, 36cm deep, 18cm highIvory registration reference: GKLN1XNE For a similar lot see Christie’s ‘The English Collector’, 3rd November 2011, Lot 157 Lot contains an element of pre-1947 ivory or other organic material which may be subject to export restrictions There are several small losses to the ivory veneers, including to the top, corners, sides and feet. There are also cracks to many of the ivory veneers ranging from faint hairlines to deeper more significant ones. The drawer to the lower front does not run that smoothly but it does have its original key, a rare survival. The boxes within are in fair condition, three ends of the covers have come loose but the pieces for two of them are present with the lot. There are some loose pieces of ivory in the central box, these may relate to the losses to the exterior of the main box. The small boxes fit very snugly, the ivory does have some cracking but the main scenes of buildings are mainly unaffected, there are perhaps four where the cracks cross the decoration. The easel back mirror has a very silvered glass but is otherwise in good condition.
A brand new cast aluminium 5ft Coalbrookdale Waterplant bench. Designed by Christopher Dresser, this is a very rare, brand new cast aluminium reproduction of this classic Victorian garden bench in black powder coating.The Coalbrookdale product catalogue of 1875 features the Waterplant bench on page 251. Dresser offered his own designs at the Universal Exhibition 1867, which included the 'Water Plant cast iron garden seat'. The bench and chair were also exhibited in Paris 1878, London in 1871 and in Vienna in 1873.The design was very unusual at the time, when most Victorian designs were a cacophony of ornamentation, Dresser rebelled and utilised the Waterplant form to convey a simplicity of outline.This accurate and high quality reproduction is cast in recycled aluminium. The bench has cross members and the end bolts are made of solid brass, just like the original. To eliminate any maintenance, the slats on this replica are made of solid cast aluminium. These slats are welded and riveted into an aluminium frame. Manufactured by Coalbrook Ltd.
A RARE CARD TABLE FROM THE FIRST CLASS SMOKING ROOM OF R.M.S. AQUITANIA, PROBABLY SUPPLIED BY HARRIS LEBUS, CIRCA 1914the rectangular top with circular corner counter trays with sliding drink trays under, covered in brown baize with later silver plate to centre inscribed This table and the accompanying chairs were part of the original furnishings in the Cunarder “AQUITANIA”. They were presented to the “WELLINGTON” by the CUNARD STEAM-SHIP COMPANY LIMITED as a tribute to the memory of THE LATE COMMODORE SIR JAMES T.W. CHARLES K.B.E..C.B..R.D..R.N.R., A Founder Member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, who commanded the ‘AQUITANIA” from 1918-1928, birch-veneered frame with faint chalk marks underneath inscribed 'STAR F' [starboard, first class] supported on four carved maple legs, with shell carvings and bellflowers, terminating in carved cloven hoofs, approximately -- 30in. (76.2cm.) square; together with a Perspex display cover and four 'hands' of Cunard cards(A lot)The Honourable Company of Master Mariners; Presented by Cunard Steamship Company as a tribute to Commodore Sir James T. W. Charles KBE CB RD RNR (1865-1928), a founding member of The Honourable Company of Master Mariners, and who commanded Aquitania from 1918-1928.Overall good condition, missing the original metal braces that would have anchored the table to the floor, with indistinct blue pencil inscription “STAR” and perhaps “F”, possibly indicating Starboard side, First Class. Some losses to veneer.
A RARE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE WHALER SHUSA, BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO. LTD. FOR THE SOUTH GEORGIA CO. LTD., 1929the laminated and carved 30in. hull with white lined decks, detailed gold plated, wood and metal fittings as appropriate including harpoon gun on bow platform with gantry to wheelhouse, stayed funnel, two fitted boats in davits, radio shack with cage direction finder over, lamps, ventilators and other details, mounted on two gilt columns to display base with ivorine builder's plate within original glazed wooden case -- 22½ x 38 x 11in. (57 x 96.5 x 28cm.) Launched in June and completed in July 1929 with a displacement of 251 tons, her registered occupation was that of 'whalecatcher'. In March 1940 Shusa was handed over to the Soviet Navy for use as a minesweeper and foundered under their colours when she disappeared in the Barents Sea, 20th November, 1942.Fine original condition throughout.
BOWLES'S UNIVERSAL DISPLAY OF THE NAVAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS IN THE WORLD, CIRCA 1801Bowles & Carver (publisher), London, undated (but post-1801), containing 20 double-page plates detailing 218 hand-coloured flags, contemporary quarter-calf and marbled boards, red label on spine, and the hand-colouring carefully executed The earliest known edition to us of this handy guide to the world's maritime flags is dated 1783 and it would appear that new editions were published to reflect the introduction of new flags, in this example the altered Union flag following the Act of Union (with Ireland) in 1801. All editions are rare and the last example in commerce realised £1,000 (Forum Auctions, 10 November 2022, lot 158).
CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934)A coastal stranding, with local inhabitants on the foreshore trying to assistSigned ‘Chas Dixon 88.93’ (lower right) counter-signed in margin (lower right)Watercolour heightened with white23 x 34½in. (58.5 x 87.5cm.)Wreck scenes are very rare within the oeuvre of Charles Dixon and it is worthy of note that not a single such work is listed or mentioned in the only book on the artist, namely Charles Dixon And the Golden Age of Marine Painting by Stuart Boyd, published in 2009.Time stained overall. The brown is the acid from the paper coming through. Will likely restore well.
Ø A FINE AND RARE WHALEBONE MODEL OF A WHALING SHIP, CIRCA 1820the 19in. hull with uninterrupted planks with copper pins, baleen sweep ports, scrimshaw-lined stern and quarter lights, marine ivory bust-length female figurehead, chainplates with marine ivory deadeyes, planked flush deck with simple details including winch with ratchet, scored hatch covers, belaying rails with pins, marine ivory capstan, carved helm with steering gear and compass box, whale tethering booms, three-section masts with standing and running rigging, bowsprit with dolphin striker and other details, loosely mounted on cradle stand to bone inlaid display base with baluster rails, contained within fine lunette glazed wooden display case, overall measurements -- 30 x 40 x 14in. (76 x 102 x 35.5cm) The Honourable Company of Master Mariners; Presented by F. E. Wilson in 1950. The planking is distinctive because only a whale can supply the length of bone needed to supply a single strake along the frames - by comparison, the more familiar models made by French prisoners of war using beef bone, have many short lengths. The other distinctive features are the two booms over the quarter lights, a feature unique to whalers as the whale carcass was too large to hoist aboard and had to be flensed whilst tethered alongside. This brought the additional advantage that unwanted fluids dispersed straight into the sea. This model also has masts made from single-turned lengths of bone, rather than being bound from a number of them, and sweep ports which are rarely seen, theoretically allowing a becalmed vessel to pursue a pod.models and base are both unsecured; rig later, several balurades loose, or re-secured, hull, fittings and mast in fine condition.
RARE PAIR OF SILVER PLATED WINE COOLER STANDS FOR THE WHITE STAR LINE, CIRCA 1922circular bases with White Star burgee stamped on the underside with maker's marks for Elkington Plate numbered 26776 and inscribed White Star Line' -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) high; together with an associated pair of ice buckets by Elkington Plate(4)stands a little bent out of vertical, yet structurally sound, some old wear and pitting to the bases commencement with age
A RARE CLASSICAL FORM LIGHTHOUSE OIL RESERVOIR FROM THE ALGUADA REEF LIGHTHOUSE BURMA, CIRCA 1865comprising a tapering brazed copper container with internal drop handles and brass lid, lined with zinc, with spigot port, mounted in classical brass x-frame stand with lions masks with rings and scrolling palmette devices to circular ring base with cloven feet support and holes drilled for deck securing -- 37½ x 18in. (95 x 46cm.)The Honourable Company of Master Mariners; Presented by Mrs H M Dawson in 1949 as from the Alguada Reef Lighthouse, Burma. good overall condition with marks commencement with age, has been adapted from it's original purpose
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