GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820. Gold half-guinea, 1764. Pattern. Extremely rare, R5. Equal-finest graded.- Rated R5, extremely rare. There are only 6-10 examples.- One of two examples graded as Proof 64. None graded higher by either grading company.- Impressive provenance stretching to 1953, including the Slaney Collection.Smaller laureate bust right; GEORGIVS · III · DEI · GRATIA · [George III, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 2124454-038. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Equal-finest graded.ex. Slaney Collection, SPINK 3024, lot 9, 15th May 2003.ex. H.C. Dangar Collection, Glendining, lot 181, 15 April 1953.NGC Proof 64 Cameo. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Dual finest graded.NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 2Reference: Bull-864 [R5]; Fr-359 [var.]; KM-599 [var.]; MCE-407 [var.]; S-3732 [var.]; WR-128 [R5]Diameter: 21.5 mm.Weight: 3.92 g. (AGW=0.1155 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.The CoinThis is an extremely rare pattern issue by the great Richard Yeo in his prime. Only five examples, including this one, have traded publicly in the last two decades. This particularly delicate and well-proportioned bust exists on no other issue. This is also the joint finest graded example of this unique bust. The svelte slopes of neck, cheek and shoulder are so perfectly and subtly engraved, giving the impression of freshly pressed snow. A velvet lustre shimmers and dances over each curve breathing life into the regnal depiction. Flipping the coin over, a bold and precisely engraved royal shield meets the eye. This contrast perfectly complements each side of the coin, accenting both the softness of royal flesh and the cold strength of aristocracy. All of this boldly stands out against beautifully reflective fields of a subtle olive tone that under direct light erupts into a blazing yellow. Truly a world class example, having graced the Dangar Collection, Slaney Collection and British Collection. Befitting only of the cream of numismatic collectors. Richard Yeo (c.1720-79)Richard Yeo first came to prominence in 1746 upon his creation of the official medal for the Battle of Culloden. From 1749, he was assistant engraver at the Royal Mint under the great John Sigmund Tanner. In 1775, Yeo officially succeeded Tanner as Chief Engraver at the mint. However, as a result of Tanner’s failing eyesight and other health issues Yeo had been acting effectively as Chief Engraver since 1760 but without the appropriate pay. This was amended in 1768 when he was awarded £500 for past labours. Tanner designed and engraved British coinage as Chief until his death in 1779. Yeo was an extremely accomplished engraver producing several patterns and circulation issues throughout his career and his particularly fine style brought a delicate realism to coins of the period.Yeo was also a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists (1761-91) and founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He exhibited his works at the Academy in both 1769 and 1770. The Slaney CollectionThis coin was a member of the prestigious Slaney Collection – one of the most revered collections of British coinage ever assembled. For decades collectors had wondered where the cream of the numismatic crop liquidated in the 40s and 50s had disappeared to, only to find most of it in the Slaney Collection, which was sold by SPINK in two sales in May 2003 and May 2015. The collection sold for over £4 million; broke numerous sale records; is considered a milestone in British coinage; and ushered in a new era of serious growth in the market. PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
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GREAT BRITAIN. George II, 1727-60. Gold half-guinea, 1759. - A very high-grade example of a difficult series.- Graded NGC MS63, there are just a handful of examples graded finer.- Featuring an accomplished bust by the great John Croker.Old laureate head left; GEORGIVS · II · DEI · GRATIA · [George II, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63, certification number 2124450-021. A choice example, with a good strike, minimal wear and considerable lustre. Very rare in this condition. NGC Census in this grade: 4.NGC Census in higher grade: 5Total NGC Census: 29Reference: Bull-660; Fr-349; KM-587; MCE-365; S-3685Diameter: approx. 21 mm.Weight: 4.12 g. (AGW=0.1237 oz.)Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.Edge: MilledDesigner/engraver: John Croker (1670-1741)The CoinThe half guineas of George II are a series plagued with surface issues, with a large number of examples having been found in water and exhibiting related surface problems. This coin features no such issues and with just a handful of examples graded higher (undoubtedly including resubmissions) this is one of the best examples of the issue available to collectors. The coin has beautiful surfaces that glint and glimmer with a subtle, swirling lustre - extremely rare on these issues. The strike is good for the issue and Croker’s strong and characterful design exists here proudly. A world-class example of a problematic series.John Croker (1670-1741)Johann Croker, who later anglicised his name to John, was born in Dresden, Saxony in 1690. As a child, Croker lost his father, an accomplished cabinet maker, and was then taken under the wing of his goldsmith and jeweller godfather. The budding artist flourished under this apprenticeship and upon its completion made his way to England, via the Netherlands, where he worked as a jeweller and medallist until becoming an assistant to Henry Harris, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, in 1697 – not long after a not-yet-knighted Isaac Newton joined the mint as Warden. In 1705, the same year Mr Newton became Sir Isaac, Croker was appointed as Chief Engraver. Croker, working closely with Newton, engraved nearly all dies of Queen Anne, King George I, and many of George II. Few engravers have left as great an impact on British coinage as John Croker. In 1729, a 24-year-old John Sigmund Tanner (1705-75) was appointed his assistant. With Croker’s death in 1741, Tanner carried on the torch of Chief Engraver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
English Sixpences, Elizabeth I, milled 1562; hammered issues 1563, 64, 71, 74 (2), 79, 82, 83, 84, 87, 1600/1590 overdate, rare, 1696, various low grades, some holed; Charles milled issue mm Anchor with star / anchor vg-F, others (3); with low grade Scottish hammered, inc 1603 ½ Thistle Merk 5.9gm (*17) (*35)
1940's-1960's Toys and Games including rare Dan Dare Landing Mats, wooden Dominos set in Selfridges Box (26 pieces), BGL London Diablo Set, Nulli Scecundus Remote Control Helicopter set, four Landing mats incl Col Dan Dare and mail and red cross crates, Chad Valley Escalado, including five horses and linen race sheet (elastic deteriorated), all in original boxes, Pelham Puppet Clown with lead Hands, all wood Dog with white snout and furry Dog, all in one Pelham box (probably for clown) and unbranded Male waiter poppet and Britains lead Shire Horse, F-VG, boxes F-G (qty)
BUDDY HOLLY - LISTEN TO ME (EC 81169 - US OG - 'NO GLASSES' SLEEVE). Lovely rare EP by Buddy Holly entitled 'Listen To Me' with the famous 'no glasses' sleeve (US OG, EC81169). In Ex condition with a few hairlines and scuffs, the label is bright and clean. Sleeve is in Ex condition with slight wear to the corners and edges.
COUNTRY G-J'S - BEFORE THE WAR / GO GIRL GO 7" (VALLEY No. 250). Outstandingly rare cut by Country G-J's to include Before the War / Go Girl Go (Valley No. 250). The A-Side is in Ex condition with some whispy hairlines and scuffs and the B-Side is in VG condition with visible marks and scuffs on the playing surface. The label is sharp and clean.
ROCKABILLY/ ROCK N ROLL/ COUNTRY - 7" P/S / EPs. A fine selection of 13 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Billy Merman - 900 Miles (1009, rare with picture sleeve), Wanda Jackson - S/T (EAP 1-1041), Jimmy Williams - Let's Go Bop Bop Boppin, Joe Griffith - Sincerely Yours (J8OW 1216), Wayne Raney - Fox Chase (EP 235), Jackie Wilson - The Versatile (EB 71040), Junior Kimbrough - Keep Your Hands Off Her (High Water 418), Buddy Shepherd - I'm Hypnotized (3517), Dance Annette - Rock A Cha (DSP 206), The Rivingtons - The Bird's The Word (Liberty 55553), Jim Breedlove - Rock N Roll Music (CAE 447), Fats Domino - Getaway With (ABCS 510), Wade Mainer - My Soldier Boy (KEP 478), Pat Kelly - She's A Devil (45-1009). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
TOMMY HARBIN - ARE YOU WILLING TO TRY 7" (VALIANT - WCP 9) A superbly rare cut by Tommy Harbin to include Are You Willing to Try / Lovers Lane Blues (Valiant WCP 9). The record is in VG condition due to some minor manufacturing defects visible on the record - highly unlikely to disturb playback. The centre label is bright and clean.
Marion Adnams, British 1898-1995 - La Ronde, 1963; oil on board, signed lower left 'Marion Adnams' and inscribed with title, date and artist's address on the reverse of the frame, 76 x 101.8 cm (ARR) Note: this enigmatic, large work focuses on anthropomorphised trees, a subject that the artist would return to throughout her career. In her earlier works, such as 'L'infante égarée', 1944 (Manchester Art Gallery) and 'Medusa Grown Old', 1947 (Rediscovering Art by Women Collection), these would serve as a backdrop to her figures, their winding forms and shadows creating an additional tension to the work. Here, however, these leafless trees or perhaps vines become the subject themselves, twisting like ancient figures in an expansive landscape. Standing in a ring, one coloured deep red, they become evocative of an ancient ritual. Similar works by the artist, 'For lo, winter is past', 1963 and 'A Time to Be Born and a Time to Die', 1965 can be found in Derby Museums, near where the artist lived. The artist stopped painting in the late 1960s due to her deteriorating eyesight, sadly shortening her career as she was making some of her most important works and making her intricate works quite rare. Marion Adnams was a highly significant British artist associated with Surrealism and had her first solo show at Jack Bilbo's celebrated Modern Art Gallery, London, in 1944. Artists including Emmy Bridgewater and Max Ernst were also exhibited at the gallery during this period. Recently her work was included in the Dulwich Picture Gallery show 'British Surrealism' in 2020 alongside Ithell Colquhoun and Leonora Carrington, and a solo show at Derby Museum in 2017-18.
A rare four-bells-in-sight rosewood and ebonised musical box,late 19th century, Swiss, playing eight airs, the bells struck by two automaton seated Arabian figures, within a rosewood and line inlaid case with transfer-printed decoration within ebonised borders, the lid with a paper tune sheet, cylinder 6in (15cm) longcase 42.4cm wide28cm deep22cm highCondition ReportOld stains and wear to case. Movement works, start stop does not.Sides and rear of case with grained decoration.
Rare 19th Century Japanese Shaku Dokei timepiece, the hardwood case enclosing the floral engraved enamel dial above a single calendar plate and pointer connected to the concealed weight, the dial flanked by a pair of miniature turned pillars, the verge movement with baluster turned crown wheel post (the key drawer and key lacking), 30cms high
A rare Worcester Club Rock pattern patty pan, c.1756-60, painted in underglaze blue to the interior with The Club Rock vignette, with foliate border no. 85, old label for Albert Amor, 9.9cm diameter, short hairline cracks.cf. Branyan, French and Sandon, Worcester blue and white porcelain 1751-1790, New Edition, page 136, ref. I.B.37.***CONDITION REPORT***There are two short hairline cracks to the cavetto of the bowl measuring 22mm and 11mm long, occasional minor scratches and imperfections to the glaze, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese export mother-of-pearl and reverse painted glass mounted casket, late 18th century, the cover and front panel carved and pierced with peonies with birds amongst peonies flowers and foliage in mother-of-pearl, inset with reverse painted glass portraits of Chinese court figures, the sides inset with reverse painted glass panels of birds and peonies, the back panel inset with a mirrored glass panel, enclosing a later velvet lined interior, on four white metal hairy lion paw feet, 27.5cm wide at feet, 15.5cm high, some damage***CONDITION REPORT***The portrait to the cover has been cracked in several places, and there are losses to some of the fretted mother-of-pearl sections to the left of the portrait, some splits and re-gluing to the border of the cover. The front carcass wood beneath has probably moved a little bit and there are some splits losses and reglued areas to the mother of pearl decoration, the left hand side is in reasonable condition, the right-hand side panel has a crack to the reverse painted glass inset and the back panel has some possible re-glueing to some of the mother of pearl. The interior is later lined obscuring the construction of the inside, the hinges are possibly replacement. The bottom panel now later covered in baize, the feet screwed on on top of the baize with later screws, but the feet are of the period.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese yellow and russet jade figure of a boy holding a parrot, 18th/19th century, standing on one leg holding the parrot by a cord, 5.6cm high, wood stand***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance - the former owner collected jades and snuff bottles in the 1960s and early 1970s while living and working in Hong Kong.Some slight abrasion to the russet edges of the carving and a few white surface inclusions down the back of his right arm, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare English creamware ‘crucifixion’ teapot, c.1780-1800, each side depicting Christ with Mary Magdalene in a landscape, bifurcated handle, the spout painted with a crude portrait of Christ, the domed cover with flower finial, 20cm spout to handle, tiny chips***CONDITION REPORT***There are numerous small splinter chips around the edge of the cover and there is a small section on the inside of the cover that may have been ground off, there are small flakes/splinters chips to the tip of the spout, no cracks or restoration detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Worcester polychrome 'flower and rockwork' small mug, c.1753-54, painted with rockwork, scrolling foliage, flowers and butterflies to a continuous scene, applied S scroll handle, label for the Wills Collection of Worcester Porcelain, Albert Amor Ltd 1984 exhibition, 9cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Typical minor glaze and firing imperfections, slight wear to the brown enamel on the rim, occasional minor scratches to the glaze and enamels, otherwise in good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A rare Chinese underglaze blue and copper red 'dragon' vase, tianqiuping, 18th century, painted with a ferocious scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl, on an incised wave ground, the eyes of the dragon picked out in underglaze blue, the neck with keywork and cellular banded decoration, underglaze blue double circle around the edge of the foot, 38cm high, firing faults, hairline cracks***CONDITION REPORT***The vase has an over-glazed firing crack extending around the join of the neck to the body, there is a slight lean to the neck of the vase as viewed from several directions. The glaze has some black speckling to the surface in the firing, particularly noticeable around the neck and around the base. There are a few burnt orange biscuit unglazed patches to the flames on one side. There are hairline star cracks to the base and two hairline cracks to the neck. No restoration or chips detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white inscribed ‘Ode to the Red Cliff’ bowl, Kangxi period, painted with Su Shi and his scholarly friends looking toward the Red Cliff across a channel of water, the moon above them, the reverse inscribed ‘Chibifu’ (for the poem Qian Chibifu by Su Shi (1037-1101) with a thirty one column version of the poem Ode to the Red Cliff, the interior painted with ‘fu’, birds, rabbits, cliffs, celestial star formations, an axe and other motifs, emblematic of good luck, longevity and safe travel, the base with six character mark ‘Qi yu bao ding zhi zhen’ (Precious as a treasured ding of rare jade), 15.7cm diameter, 7.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***There is a small 4mm x 2mm glaze chip to the rim, an over glazed splinter chip to the inside of the foot, another firing indentation to the inside of the foot, other glaze imperfections to the underside of the bowl next to the foot. There is some scratching to the glaze on the interior and to an imperfection on the glaze on the underside otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A collection of 13 autograph letters and telegrams to Lionel Jeffries, from 20th century film and theatre celebrities, consisting:- Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) - a two page manuscript telegram, from Los Angeles, dated 12th March, 1971, ‘’Dear Jeff, You have not half made a mess of my private projection room at the studio stop. After seeing your delightful and charming film [‘’The Railway Children”] I have to call in the studio fire brigade to pump the water out because I had with me a very lachrymose pair in Alma and Pat [Hitchcock’s wife and daughter] stop. Congratulations on your water dividing [sic] power. Hitch’’Fred Astaire (1899-1987) - a telegram, from Beverly Hills, undated, circa 1970, to Mr and Mrs Lionel Jeffries, Little Prestwick, St. Huberts Lane, Gerrard Cross, Bucks, ‘’Loved Railway Children. Congratulations. Christmas greetings all family, Fred Astaire’’; a 2 page autograph letter, from Beverly Hills, dated 25th March, 1972, explaining why he turned down the offer to play Mr. Blunden, in The Amazing Mr. Blunden, signed, ‘’As ever - Fred’’. Together with original air mail envelope. And a postcard, ‘’Dear Friend, Sorry missed you. We never heard a word after receiving your telegram. Am leaving this weekend, but Ava is going on to London & will give you a ring. All best, Fred’’Sir Richard Attenborough (1923-2014) - Two typescript letters, from Old Friars, Richmond Green, Surrey, dated 21st July, 1972, thanking Jeffries for sending a telegram in support of Attenborough’s production, as director, of ‘’The Young Winston’’ and a further typescript letter, from the same address, dated 18th June, 1993, thanking Jeffries for his congratulations upon receiving the title Baron Attenborough.Leslie Caron Hall (1931-) Two autograph letters, both from Flat 8, 24, Hyde Park, London, one dated 22nd April [1957] acknowledging the congratulations on the birth of her son, Christopher Hall. The other, a note offering sympathy for an accident suffered by Jeffries, [During location filming for a 1983 episode of Tom, Dick and Harriet, a stunt involving a car and a lake went very badly wrong, ending up with Jeffries only just managing to get out of the car's front window before the vehicle sank in 45 feet (14 m) of water]Bryan Forbes (1926-2013) - a 2 page typescript letter, from Seven Pines, Wentworth, Surrey, dated 26th November, 1972, congratulating Jeffries for his directorship of the film ‘’The Amazing Mr. Blunden, and 2 page manuscript letter, dated 20th October, 1981, relating to their mutual collaboration for the film, directed by Forbes - ‘’Better Late Than Never’’.Diana Dors (1931-1984) - a 2 page manuscript letter, on Yorkshire TV letterhead, dated 18th July, 1972, thanking Jeffries for offering her the role as Mrs. Wickens, in ‘’The Amazing Mr. Blunden’’, together with a receipt relating to a Mink coat, which was sold to Lionel’s wife, Eileen.Lord Cecil Douglas (1898-1981) [Lord Cecil Douglas was the grandson of Oscar Wilde’s lover Lord Alfred Douglas] - a 2 page typescript letter, from 3, Chesham Street, London, dated 12th April, 1960, addressed to ‘’Lionel Jeffries Esq., posing as John Sholto, Marquis of Queensbury (Anti-Sodomite)’’ - a satirical piece concerning Oscar Wilde. (Lionel Jeffries played Lord Queensbury in ‘’The Trials of Oscar Wilde’’), together with a rare historic framed photograph (annotated by Jeffries) of the opening night party of the Golden Globe and British Academy Award (now BAFTA) winning film - The Trials of Oscar Wilde, with the film’s director Ken Hughes, producer Irving Allen, actors John Frazer, Peter Finch and Lionel Jeffries - joined by Lord David Douglas, Lord Cecil Douglas and Vyvyan Holland (Oscar Wilde’s son), (14).Provenance: Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - all items from the personal collection of his son, Ty Jeffries.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Manjit Bawa's "Untitled" from 1979 is a stunning example of the artist's signature style. The 47" x 35" oil on canvas painting showcases Manjit's unique use of color and form, creating a vibrant and eye-catching piece. The piece is a must-have for those who appreciate contemporary Indian art and the versatility of the oil medium.Manjit Bawa was a prominent Indian artist who was known for his bold and vibrant use of color. His works have been widely recognized and are highly sought after by collectors. This piece, with its certificate of authenticity, is a rare opportunity for art collectors to own a piece from the acclaimed artist. Manjit's works are a valuable investment and have been known to appreciate in value over time. If you're looking to invest in contemporary Indian art, this piece by Manjit Bawa is a must-have.
A G-Plan bedroom suite comprising a dressing chest with adjustable mirror plate, containing four ling drawers on a plinth base, 76cm wide, a dressing cupboard, with two cupboard doors and three short drawers, 88cm wide, a bedside cabinet 38cm wide and a rare cheval mirror with no makers marks, 155cm high.
WW2 British rare De Haviland Aircraft Company Internal Information Memorandums. No's 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, & 37. Dating from 6/11/42 to 18/11/43. Illustrated. Mosquito aircraft content. Technical info, humour, company news, RAF feedback on company products, etc. Size 12cm x 8.5cm. Eight in total. And an enamel DH Company lapel badge. (8)
WW2 Third Reich Reichssportabzeichen DRL Sports badge in Gold complete with original award citation qualification book. Badge is maker marked "Wernstein, Jena" along with DRGM 35269. The rare award book is complete with a photo of the holder and is fully filled out and dated 30th September 1937. Also comes with a post war DSB Sports badge in Gold.
WW1 Rare British Tank Manual: Mechanical Maintenance of the Mark IV Tank, issued by the General Staff, April 1918. War Office Reference number: 40/WO/5844. Size 215mm x 165mm. Over 100 pages including line drawings showing how to replace the tracks, use of the portable tank loading crane, etc. Contained in a black leather and celluloid folder.
Raleigh - A Mk1 Raleigh Chopper in classic Brilliant Orange. It is rare to find one of these bikes in such totally original and still rideable condition and this one has been consigned to us by the lady who has owned and loved it from new. This DL510 AW 3 speed Chopper has obviously been well cared for with no damage to the iconic long vinyl seat, the Mk1 specific round gear knob still in place, the head badge and decals are all still intact, there is some pitting to the chrome work and there are of course some small scuffs, chips and pitting to the factory paint work but this design icon still appears in Very Good fresh from storage condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
QUANTITY OF OVER TWO HUNDRED POKEMON CARDS, cards are almost all from the EX series sets to the Heart Gold & Soul Silver sets and includes numerous holos, rare and reverse holo cards, highlights include (but are not limited to) EX Delta Species Eevee 68/113 (reverse holo), Feraligatr HGSS07, Entei HGSS20, EX Team Rocket Returns 14/109, Dark Tyranitar 20/109, Marill 68/109 (reverse holo), Heart Gold and Soul Silver Triumphant Yanmega (Prime) 98/102, Palkia & Dialga Legend 101/102, EX Dragon Frontiers Feraligatr 2/101, Meganium 4/101, Smeargle 39/101 (reverse holo), Secret Wonders Entei 4/132 and the EX Crystal Guardians theme deck exclusive holo Blastoise 14/100, condition varies greatly
Ca. 1000-800 AD. A rare Luristan bronze pair of harness rings; cast in a beautiful style, each depicting a stag with long, curved horns between two zoomorphic beasts. A great example that once was part of the elaborate equipment of an important person’s horse. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1988.102.23.Size: L:50mm / W:65mm ; 74gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1000-800 AD. A rare Luristan bronze pair of harness rings; cast in a beautiful style, each depicting a zoomorphic beast with wings. A great example that once was part of the elaborate equipment of an important person’s horse.Size: L:92mm / W:120mm ; 319gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 200 BC - 100 AD (or later). A striking stone slab with a high-relief carved abstract face with a triangular nose, deep set oval eyes, a small mouth, prominent brow ridge and well-groomed eyebrows, and the suggestion of a crown or headdress. The eyes were inlaid, which is a rare touch. This stele was produced as part of the South Arabian classical culture. The stelas were used as funerary monuments, placed over graves to commemorate the deceased. The Qatabanian culture was known for its distinctive geometric and stylised forms, which were found in both sculpture and architecture. The Qatabanian culture was known for its wealth and the Romans referred to the area as 'Arabia Felix'. Possible restoration. Size: L:370mm / W:195mm ; 11.03kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 2000 BC. A very interesting stone statuette sometimes referred to as Bactrian princess or Bactrian goddess. It depicts a seated lady wearing kaunakes - a fabric with long wicks imitating animal hair (goat or sheep). It is a very distinctive and rare object of the prehistoric civilization of Bactria. They are composite in nature, with the head (and also often a cap or other headdress) being separate from the body. They are made up of two or more different types of stone; usually green chlorite or steatite for the body, with heads of white limestone and occasionally in green chlorite. Bactria was the Greek name for the area of modern Balkh, in what is now northern Afghanistan and Margiana was the Greek name for the Persian satrapy of Margu, the capital of which was Merv, in today's Turkmenistan. For a similar see Musée du Louvre, Paris - Main number: AO 28056.Size: L:93mm / W:90mm ; 730gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 500-400 BC. A rare terracotta bell krater featuring a pedestal foot, cylindrical flared stem, inverted bell-shaped body, two upturned handles and a wide, everted rim. On the lip is a laurel leaf pattern; the obverse and reverse are set upon a meander-and-checker border. The areas between the roots of the handles as well as the inner surfaces of the handles are reserved, as are bands on the foot, stem, and lip. On the obverse a youth holding a staff and robed man with hand outstretched in the motion of giving. Perhaps making an offering or gifting. On the reverse, two youth standing and conversing, one holding a staff. Cf. A.D. Trendall, The Red-figured Vases of Lucania, Campania, and Sicily, Supplement 3, Oxford, 1983. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot.Size: L: 285mm / W: 355mm; 2.8kgProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A rare set of six Roman medical tools composed of various probes and pins. Each tool with a long, round section shaft. Professionally mounted on a custom-made stand. Each Roman legion had its own medical team skilled in surgical procedures and this instrumentarium possibly was used on the battlefield to treat the wounded legionnaires.Size: L:75-185mm / W:44645mm ; 365gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A rare set of five Roman medical tools composed of a double-ended fork, ligula, spatulas, and a probe. Each tool features a long, round section shaft, some with decoration. Professionally mounted on a custom-made stand. The doctors in ancient Rome were usually foreign slaves or freedmen. With a little skill and a good deal of luck, slave doctors could achieved citizenship.Size: L:115-175mm / W:44691mm ; 330gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
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