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Lot 421
Bennett (Charles H.). Old Nurse’s Book of Rhymes, Jingles and Ditties, edited and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett, 1st edition, London: Griffith and Farran, 1858, wood-engraved frontispiece, illustrations and corner-pieces, all with contemporary hand-colouring, generally toned with some spotting, marks and finger-soiling, several leaves with few pinholes or spots of abrasion, 2 leaves with edge tear (one repaired with old adhesive tape stain to verso), p.23 with previously repaired long tear towards gutter (affecting 2 words), rear free endpaper removed, hinges cracked, contemporary cloth, extremities somewhat worn, few minor marks, gilt-lettered faded, small 4to, together with: The Illustrated London News. The Illustrated London Spelling Book, 1st edition, London: at the Office …, 1849, wood-engraved frontispiece and numerous illustrations, all with contemporary hand-colouring, occasional edge-fraying, few closed tears at gutters, some minor finger-soiling and marks, first few leaves lightly spotted, several edges strengthened, front hinge cracked (some clear adhesive residue), recased in original gilt-stamped cloth, rear cover dampstained, spine repaired, 8vo, plus: Pletsch (Oscar, illustrator), The Three Little Friends, twenty pictures … with descriptions by L.V., London: Frederick Warne & Co., [1868], hand-coloured engraved illustrations, printed on one side only, 3 leaves with old repairs to blank versos (1 leaf a trifle edge-worn), original front free endpaper with contemporary ink manuscript inscription, endpapers renewed, all edges gilt, original cloth, rebacked, rubbed and lightly soiled, 8vo QTY: (3)NOTE:First and second items: both are the scarce hand-coloured versions of the uncommon first editions. The third item appears to be rare in any form.
Lot 433
Jones (Stephen). The Life and Adventures of a Fly, London: printed for E. Newbery, At the Corner of St. Paul's Church yard, by G. Woodfall, 1st edition, circa 1787-89, wood engraved frontispiece by John Bewick (engraved signature 'Bwk'), slightly rubbed, and 12 woodcuts on letterpress (those on p.28 and 73 ascribed by Hugo to Bewick), 7pp. publisher's advertisments at rear (with pencilled crosses beside a number of the titles), some light foxing, H7 with short closed tear in fore-edge, lacking rear free endpaper and front free endpaper replaced, original Dutch floral boards, sometime neatly rebacked with sheep, lightly rubbed overall, small 8vo (11 x 7.8 cm) QTY: (1)NOTE:Cotsen Children's Library 6777 Eng 18 / Newbery; Gumuchian 3787 (lacking 2 leaves); Hugo 4109; Roscoe, John Newbery, J190.Rare. Osborne lists only an 1808 edition.
Lot 435
London Cries. The London Cries, as they now appear, London: M.D. Crabb, circa 1810, hand-coloured wood-engraved frontispiece and title vignette, 28 wood-engraved illustrations, upper corner of p. 21 torn, away a few leaves detaching, a few light stains, original boards with later morocco spine, some edge wear and light soiling, 12mo QTY: (1)NOTE:Very rare chapbook on London trades. No institutional copies located.
Lot 436
Attributed to Mary Ann Kilner. Mrs Norton's Story Book, Composed for the Amusement of her Children to which are added Instructions for the proper Application of the Stories, London: Printed & Sold by John Marshall, No.17, Queen Street, Cheapside; and No.4, Aldermary Church Yard in Bow Lane, circa 1790, engraved frontispiece and title-page, 17 wood engravings on letterpress, manuscript inscription on verso of title-page 'Elizabeth Steuart of Allanton from Miss Mcdonnell 1800', some corner-curling, stitching slightly strained (B2- B5 just holding onto stitching and consequently a little frayed to lower edge), B2 with upper outer corner torn away, resulting in loss of a letter of drop-title on recto and several words on verso, without the advertisement leaf at rear and lacking free endpapers, original Dutch floral boards, sometime rebacked with sheep, slightly rubbed overall and with some minor marks, 12mo in 6s (11.9 x 8.1 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Osborne II, p.913.A rare children's book, which Osborne notes has been attributed to Mary Ann Kilner. The title-page notes "Price 6d in Gilt Paper. - 9d Bound".The Steuarts of Allanton were an ancient Lanarkshire family. Elizabeth Margaret (1790-1866) was the sole heiress of celebrated arboriculturist Sir Henry Steuart (1759-1836), who wrote a number of books and was a pioneer in the art of transplanting large trees.
![Novelty for the New Century, London: printed and published by Edwd. Langley, No. 173, High Street, Borough, [not before 1807]](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dbc58c58-2262-4c1d-801f-aea600db9801/66d6a7ad-50ea-4d5e-89e4-aea601054373/468x382.jpg)
Lot 437
Novelty for the New Century, London: printed and published by Edwd. Langley, No. 173, High Street, Borough, [not before 1807], hand-coloured engraved title-page, and 34 plates on 17 leaves, including frontispiece, some offsetting of plates to text, original printed brown wrappers, spine chipped, small 8vo (13.7 x 9 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Rare: we have been unable to trace another copy. Although the title suggests a publication date of 1799, the imprint of Langley & Belch on the front cover indicates that the work was reissued after the formation of the partnership in 1807. The attractive engravings show, for example, children at play and at school, animals and birds, including the polecat (mentioning Bewick's History of Quadrupeds) and the petterel (relating how it is prized by the people of the Hebridean island of St. Kilda), and a slave who was "forced from his home in Africa, carried across the sea like a felon, and sold to his master like a dog".
![[Semple, Elizabeth]. Whim and Contradiction; or, The Party of Pleasure, a tale for young persons, bound with: Arthur and Alic](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dbc58c58-2262-4c1d-801f-aea600db9801/5452a153-512f-40ac-b854-aea601054815/468x382.jpg)
Lot 443
[Semple, Elizabeth]. Whim and Contradiction; or, The Party of Pleasure, a tale for young persons, bound with: Arthur and Alice; or, The Little Wanderers, bound with: Walter and Herbert; or, Precipitation and Slowness Equally Subversive of Good Intention, all 1st editions, London: for J. Harris, 1815, each with 6 hand-coloured stipple engraved plates, some light dust- and finger-soiling, few minor spots or marks, 3 plates in Whim and Contradiction previously reattached by stitching: 2 now partly detached, 1 of these a trifle edge-frayed with minor loss to image at fore-edge, Whim and Contradiction gathering C sometime stitched through gathering B, Arthur and Alice with half-title and vignette title, Walter and Herbert with half-title, 6pp.publisher's advertisements at rear, without free endpapers, pastedowns with ink ownership signatures, rear hinge partly cracked, contemporary red quarter sheep, rubbed and faded spine with gilt title 'Stories', boards worn, 12mo, together with: Taylor (Isaac), Scenes in America, for the amusement and instruction of little tarry-at-home travellers, 1st edition, London: for Harris and Son, 1821, half-title, folding hand-coloured engraved frontispiece map, vignette title, 78 (of 84) hand-coloured numbered engravings on 26 (of 28) plates, without pp.52-56 (including engravings 31-36), 2pp. publisher's advertisements at rear, generally toned, some spotting (mainly at fore-edge), occasional marks or stains, 4 plates with short closed tear to blank margin, original quarter red sheep gilt, spine rubbed and darkened, both covers (worn) with printed title 'American Scenes', imprint and vignette, 8vo, plus: Newbery (Elizabeth, publisher), The Aviary, or Grand Assemblage of the Feathered Tribes, London, 1800, half-title, 38 hand-coloured plates, printed back-to-back, dusty with some light finger-soiling, few spots or minor marks, half-title and p.5 with faint pencil scribbling, one plate leaf with previous stitched repair to 4cm tear, one plate leaf a trifle soiled with fore-edge somewhat frayed and chipped, rear hinge cracked before endpapers, near contemporary dark green morocco, rubbed and lightly marked, some wear to extremities, 12mo, and: [Grant and Griffith (publishers), Marmaduke Multiply's Merry Method of Making Minor Mathematicians, London], circa 1851, 68 (of 69) hand-coloured stipple engraved plates, 18pp. publisher's advertisements at rear, lacking all before first plate, spotted and soiled with some marks, plates 1-4 detached, few short closed edge tears, final plate with 3cm tear from foot (affecting caption and just into image) stitching visible but firm, late 19th century cloth, rubbed, spine somewhat cocked, 12mo, with 16 others, including: a small (10.5 x 7cm) bound volume of 10 chapbooks, Birmingham: John Groom, 1840s, titles include Zante the Little Negro; Rural Scenes or a peep into the country, London: Darton, Harvey & Darton, [1818]; The Young Botanists, in thirteen dialogues, London: Richard Phillips, 1810QTY: (20)NOTE:First item: Moon 739, 753, 754; Osborne II, pp.929-930. These three stories are often found bound together, however this copy is more unusual than most in having all three present as first editions.Second item: Moon 865; Osborne I, p.190 & II, p.813. Rare with contemporary hand-colouring.Third item: Roscoe J18. Scarce: No copies listed on Jisc Library Hub, worldcat lists only 2 copies in the USA.
Lot 444
Sobersides (Solomon, pseudonym). Christmas Tales, for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Ladies and Gentlemen in Winter Evenings. By Solomon Sobersides ... Embellished with Elegant Cuts, Gainsborough: printed by H. and G. Mozley, 1799, wood engraved frontispiece, and 40 woodcuts on letterpress, lightly toned and a few fox spots, lacking free endpapers, original Dutch floral boards, lacking spine and just holding on the cords, small 8vo (8.7 x 10.5 cm) QTY: (1)NOTE:All 18th century editions of this title are rare. Osborne, p.306, describes several editions, but not this 1799 edition (which appears to be unrecorded).
![Athalin (Baron Louis). Transformation cards, [Paris, France, 1815], the complete deck of 52 etched transformation playing car](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dbc58c58-2262-4c1d-801f-aea600db9801/a07915f8-bd8f-4631-9dd6-aea601054bc1/468x382.jpg)
Lot 448
Athalin (Baron Louis). Transformation cards, [Paris, France, 1815], the complete deck of 52 etched transformation playing cards, comprising 4 suits of 13 cards (French suits), the court cards portraying events relating to named historical figures, with suit-signs (uncoloured) to upper right corners, the pip cards 1-10 depicting a wide variety of scenes, including bear-baiting, Turks smoking pipes, circus dogs, a battle scene, carpenters at work, etc., the suit-signs hand-coloured in either black or red, the plain verso of each card has a near contemporary ink manuscript description (in French) of the scene or event depicted, in a neat calligraphic hand, occasional light toning or minor marks (mainly to edges), each card approximately 95 x 66mm, contained together in 5 ringbinder album leaves with clear pockets, each album leaf 33 x 32cmQTY: (5)NOTE:Field 31; Hoffmann, p.50; Morley, pp.118-119; Ortiz-Patino collection, 64.A rare deck of transformation cards in remarkably good condition, and made unique by the fine calligraphic inscriptions on the versos.Field describes these cards as showing 'a high level of artistic ability ... with considerable detail', and the Ortiz-Patino collection states that 'this pack has been considered to be one of the most elegant and finely drawn of all the artistic transformation cards ...'. Apparently Baron Athalin (sometimes Atthalin) designed these cards during a sea crossing from Palermo to Marseilles in 1814, and they were engraved the following year. The knave of clubs has the name 'Ja[que]min Gringonneur', an artist who is known to have painted packs of cards for the French king Charles VI in 1392. It is believed that the figure used to depict Gringonneur is actually that of Athalin himself. The king of spades represents David cutting off Goliath's head with his own sword, after slaying him with the sling stone (although it does appear that Goliath is still living in this portrayal).
![Music playing cards. Pack of New Cotillons variation, [London], circa 1775, the complete deck of 52 engraved playing cards in](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dbc58c58-2262-4c1d-801f-aea600db9801/fb3fdd06-9acb-44a2-a669-aea601055134/468x382.jpg)
Lot 455
Music playing cards. Pack of New Cotillons variation, [London], circa 1775, the complete deck of 52 engraved playing cards in landscape format, each with several staves of music, the dance name above, with miniature hand-coloured playing card to upper right (in portrait format), variable spotting, mainly to versos and edges, blank versos, each card 63 x 93mm, 18 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of mount board), the remainder loosely contained in a clear plastic bag, the board 54.5 x 40cmQTY: (2)NOTE:Ortiz-Patino collection, no.21. Also see Fournier, British Isles 60 (for the New Cotillons cards, by Longman and Lukey, 1782).Rare: this set is unusual, compared to the more commonly found Longman & Lukey set, in that while the music is in landscape format, the miniature playing cards are in portrait. Most of the tunes represented are for the Cotillon, but also included are tunes for The Cossack's Dance, The Roman Dance, The Coventry Dance, The Lango Lee, etc.
![Musical playing cards. Les Cartes Musiciennes ou Mille et une Valses pour piano forte, [Vienna, Austria: Jeremias Bermann], c](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dbc58c58-2262-4c1d-801f-aea600db9801/a09a2ad3-c308-47b6-a055-aea6010551ff/468x382.jpg)
Lot 456
Musical playing cards. Les Cartes Musiciennes ou Mille et une Valses pour piano forte, [Vienna, Austria: Jeremias Bermann], circa 1830, engraved title & instruction card (toned and marked with small repair to left edge), the complete Piquet deck of 32 etched playing cards, each with miniature hand-coloured playing card to upper half, single-figure French pattern, the king of clubs with 3 fleurs de lis on his shield, each lower half with 2 staves of music, somewhat dusty, a few minor marks or stains, king of hearts lightly toned, knave of hearts with short crease centrally, plain versos, each card approximately 88 x 56mm, also a slip of paper with near contemporary ink manuscript English translation of the instructions, 23 cards corner mounted onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of display board), the remainder contained in original card box with lift-off lid, the lid with illegible darkened label and lacking 3 sides, the interior lined with pink paper, the display board 54.5 x 40cmQTY: (2)NOTE:Bibliothèque Nationale de France, FRBNF40918552; Fournier, Germanic 76; Tilley, p.150.This rare deck of musical playing cards is cleverly designed so that, as the instruction card explains plusieurs milliers de valses can be obtained. If any eight cards are laid out in order from king down to 7 (ace between knave and 10), disregarding the suits, a waltz tune will be formed, with thousands of combinations possible each forming a slightly different tune.This set is suspiciously similar to a pack produced circa 1820 in London by Edward Wallis, with the title Musical Transformations or Protean Dances. In Wallis's pack the instructions were printed on a label adhered inside the sliding lid of a wooden box. However, what can be recognised of the title label on the box accompanying the pack offered here appears to be almost identical to the Wallis box label: indeed in an image of the only other set of Bermann's cards found with an intact box (see https://www.antiquetoys.nl/2.musical.1.gif) the strong similarities can be clearly seen with only the text altered, the label still depicting the layout of 8 cards in order (as instructed) above a vignette of some dancers.
Lot 607
Dahl (Roald). The BFG, 1st edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1982, illustrations by Quentin Blake, slight toning to text block margins and slight vertical creasing (paper flaw?) to pp. 63/64 , original cloth in dust jacket, spine ends a little faded with a few short closed tears, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:A rare, special double-signed presentation copy. Inscribed to front free endpaper in blue fibre pen, 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY, Roald Dahl, 1982'. Additionally inscribed to front pastedown with the same pen in large capital letters in a juvenile hand, 'SOPHIE TO DAISY'.Roald Dahl's daughter Tessa was a close friend of Daisy's mother and Tessa's daughter, Sophie, the inspiration for BFG's heroine, would often go to Daisy's house for tea and to play. The vendor, Daisy [Thomson], was given the book on her 5th birthday, which was signed for her by both the young Sophie and her grandfather Roald Dahl. Long before he wrote the book Dahl had told the story of a little boy Jody and the giants to his own children. Later, Jody transformed into Sophie, Dahl's eldest grandchild who, like the book's heroine, wore glasses. Sophie Dahl (born 1977) is an author and former fashion model.
Lot 662
Larsson (Steig). The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, uncorrected proof copy, London: Maclehose Press, 2008, original blue paper wrappers, slightly rubbed to extremities, 8vo, together with:Millenium trilogy, 1st editions, London: Maclehose Press, 2008-09, some edges lightly marked, original cloth, dust jackets, slightly rubbed to extremities, 8voQTY: (4)NOTE:The uncorrected proof is rare; it is believed that only 200 were printed.
Lot 673
Plath (Sylvia). The Bell Jar by Victoria Lucas, 1st edition, dust jacket only, London: Heinemann, 1963, price-clipped, tape repairs to head and tail of spine and front flap fold and verso, marginal restoration to portion of rear panel, spine and flap-folds, creased in places with some rubbing to extremities, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Tabor A4a.1.A rare first edition dust jacket of The Bell Jar, Plath's only novel. According to Tabor, only a 'token quantity' of the book was printed.
Lot 114
Mangbetu or Zande - Democratic Republic of the Congo Hair pin.Ivory.Signs of use. . . Cm 5,70 x 33,50 x 0,50. Rare and important hair pin in ivory used in the Congo by women for their elaborate hairstyles and as an emblem of rank.This elegant object in the synthesis of its geometric design and of remarkable size and subtlety, has arrived surprisingly intact and with a beautiful natural patina in our time.Weight: 22 grams.Accompanied by CITES certificate.
Lot 2551
Boxing: A collection of assorted boxing autographs throughout the ages, including rare and hard to find autographs. Boxers included with this album are as follows: Jose Napoles, Joe Louis, Max Baer, Benny Kioparet, Emile Griffith, Benny Leonard, Lloyd Paterson, Henry Armstrong, Raging Bull (Jake LaMotta), Floyd Patterson, George Foreman, Rocky Graziano, Jack Johnson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Dick Tiger, John Sullivan, Jose Torres, Georges Carpentier, Beau Jack, Larry Holmes, Earnie Shavers, Wilfred Benitez, Vito Antuofermo, Jack Dempsey, Carmen Basilio, Bob Montgomery, Ted Kid Lewis, Chris Finnegan, Billy Conn, Gerry Cooney, Jim Watt, Alexis Anguello, Marvis Frazier, Jess Willard, Terry Marsh, Salvador Sanchez, Carlos Monzon, Alan Rudkin, Gene Fulmer, Johnny Bumphus, James (Gentleman Jim) Corbett, Billy Papke, Stanislaw Kiecal (Stanley Ketchel), Harry Greb, Fritzie Zivil, Bobby Czyz, Jack Bodell, Troy Dorsey, Henry Cooper, Richard Dunn, Brian London, Gene Fullmer, Joe Bugner, Don King, Carlos Palomino, Ricky Hatton, Nigel Benn, Dick Diveronica, Howard Winstone, Ray Mancini, Lloyd Honeyghan, Frank Bruno, Marlon Starling, Gerrie Coetzee, Alan Minter, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Maurice Hope, Duke McKenzie, Tim Witherspoon, Erik Morales, Joe Calzaghe, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pele Reid, Brian Rhodes, Billy Hardy, Ross Minter, Tony Adams, Glen Johnson, Tyson Fury, Joey Giardello, Carl Crook, Amir Khan, Mick Jennings and others. Autographs are on a variety of examples including photographs, card cutouts, magazines. Some autographs are stuck down within the album and will need attention for safe removal. Please assess photographs for full collection. (one album)
Lot 82
Oil lamp; Rome, Herodian Dynasty; c. 100 BC.Terracotta.Measurements: 23 cm (diameter).A circular oil lamp whose typology makes it an extremely rare piece. It has ten wick outlets structured around the perimeter of the circumference and a bowl-shaped inlet. Because of this particular shape, it would not be an everyday oil lamp but an object for ritual use.The first oil lamps were made by hand, then on a lathe, and from the 3rd century BC onwards by moulding. The mould consisted of two dies, one for the upper part and one for the lower part. The mould-making technique consisted of pressing the clay into the moulds and then joining the two parts together.
Lot 10
Heuer. A rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatchModel: Skipper 'Skipperera'Reference: 7753Date: Circa 1970Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.7730 manual windDial: Sunburst blue, applied polished faceted baton hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions on raised white surround, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for seconds and green, mint and orange 15 minute recording, pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, orange centre chronograph handCase: Polished round, screw down back, signed crown flanked by twin pushersStrap/Bracelet: Associated black leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed steel buckleSigned: Case & dialSize: 36mm Accompaniments: TAG Heuer service caseFootnotes:The Skipper Carrera nicknamed the 'Skipperera', was the first of the skipper models to be made. Regarded for its beautiful hues, the watch's design is inspired by 1967 America's Cup winner, 'The Intrepid' which had several Heuer chronographs on board. To commemorate the win, Jack Heuer commissioned the 7754 (based off of the 7753), which today remains one of the brand's rarest and most coveted watches.The most notable characteristic of the watch is the colouring, which is directly taken from 'The Intrepid': a deep metallic blue dial, mint green subsidiary seconds and the iconic tri-colour green, mint green, and orange 15 minute count-down register. The distinctive mint green comes from the deck of 'The Intrepid' after an MIT study deemed it the colour least likely to produce distracting reflections.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 15
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch being offered by a former Comex diverModel: Comex Sea DwellerReference: 1665Date: Circa 1977Movement: 26-jewel Cal.1570 automatic recently serviced Dial: Black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, printed Comex 2000ft=600m Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, date aperture at 3, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, calibrated uni-directional bezel, screw down shouldered Oyster crown, helium escape valve to the band at 9, engraved '2067' No.5175566Strap/Bracelet: Fitted steel 93150 Oyster linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped CP 12Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Accompaniments: Rolex service pouch, outer card, 9K gold quartz Longines wristwatch with Comex engraving and presentation certificate, original 93150 bracelet, buckle and bezel insert, service receipts dated 3/06/97 and 21/02/22, service guarantee dated 26/08/97, Comex keyring, 11 log books, ephemera related to the ownerFootnotes:The current lot is being offered by the former Comex diver, Graham Rowley. It is accompanied by 11 log books which chart his underwater adventures and celebrated diving career. Entries in the log books date between 1977 when Graham was diving for Risdon Beazley and 2013, with the first entry for Comex appearing in 1979.The collaboration between the world famous French diving company Comex (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertise) and Rolex started in early 1971. Each watch was issued to their specialist divers marked Comex on the dial and numbered on the case back. The present lot was serviced by Rolex this year.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic calendar dual time wristwatch with bakelite bezel from the family of the original owner who flew in the RAF from 1944 and later as a commercial pilot until 1988Model: GMT Master 'Pepsi'Reference: 6542Date: Circa 1960Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions & temperature, No.N830119Dial: Black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute divisions, magnified roulette date aperture at 3, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds, arrow tipped red dual time handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, blue and red Bakelite bezel insert, No.597529Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leatherBuckle/Clasp: Steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 38mmFootnotes:The current lot is offered on behalf of the family of the original owner who flew in the RAF from 1944 and later as a commercial pilot until 1988. The family have been kind enough to share the following details with us. This is an extensive list of accolades and items that the family have come across which highlight a magnificent career in the military. They will not be included with the watch and are for representation only.1.RAF Aircrew categorisation card – Pilot2.RAF Pilot's Flying Log Book completed from 1952-19833.UK CAA Airline Transport Pilot's Licence 1/8/19734.UK Ministry of Aviation Private Pilot's Licence 16/1/19665.USA Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Temporary Airman Certificate 31/1/19706.UK Board of Trade Civil Aviation Dept Airline Transport Pilot's Licence 1/8/19887.UK Ministry of Civil Aviation Flight Engineer's Licence 7/2/19518.RAF Flying Log Book for Navigators/Air Bombers/Air Gunners/Flight Engineers completed from 1944-19489.RAF Flying Log Book for Navigators/Air Bombers/Air Gunners/Flight Engineers completed from 1949-195210.No 9 Flight Training School APO Graduation Trophy11.RAF Station Kirton-In-Lindsey Graduation Trophy12.Copy of entry in The London Gazette 4th June 1954 Showing Appointment to Commission as Pilot Officer13.Thanks for service letter from Secretary of State for Air 22nd April 196314.1969 Trans Mediterranean Airways (Tradewinds) ID card15.Tradewinds Crew bag tag16.British Airline Pilot's Association Membership card17.Medals:a.1939-1945 Starb.Atlantic Starc.1939-1945 Defence Medald.General Service Medal SE Asia (Malaya) 1945-46e.1939-1945 War Medalf.Indian Independence Medal18.Captain's uniform blazer and cap19.Operation Plainfare (Berlin Airlift) tankard presented by 511 Sqdn for completion of 250 sorties20.Presentation plate from Far East Communication Squadron 1958-195921. Airwork Services Training Certificate for Instrument Rating dated 2nd March 196422. British Eagle International Airlines Employee Identification cardFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 24
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatchModel: Cosmograph DaytonaReference: 6239/6242Date: Circa 1969Movement: 17-jewel Cal.722-1 manual wind, free-sprung Glucydor Microstella balance, column wheel chronograph, adjusted to 3 positionsDial: Sunburst silvered, applied polished baton hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions, sunken tropicalised subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, black centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back stamped CRS, screw down crown flanked by twin screw down pushers, tachymetre to bezel, No.2045473Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather Buckle/Clasp: Associated steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: A service guarantee from 2005 and a letter from Rolex 2009 returning the watch unserviced due to its ageFootnotes:The Rolex Daytona continues to be among the most sought after of vintage watches on the market today. The bold contrast between the dial colour and the subsidiary dials makes this model instantly recognisable and as such it has long been lauded as a design icon. The current example is a particularly rare version of a 6239 with the inner case back numbered 6242. Another example of this reference combination with a 2.0 million serial number was offered for auction in 2017. This watch is offered from the family who have owned it from the 1970's.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 25
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with gilt exclamation dialModel: SubmarinerReference: 5508Date: Circa 1962Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1530 automaticDial: Black exclamation dial, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, gilt outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, bi-directional bezel with black calibrated insert, No.762743Strap/Bracelet: Brushed rivet Oyster linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 2 62Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 37mmFootnotes:The Reference 5508 was first released in 1958, replacing the 6536 and equipped with the new calibre 1530 movement. It was one of the last models of the so-called 'James Bond' Submariners - a name derived from the fact that models similar to this, without crown guards, were featured in the Bond movies. The 'Exclamation' mark below the hour marker at 6 dates the production of the dial between 1960-1963 which sits comfortably with the production date of the case being around 1962. It is believed that this dot of lume was used by Rolex to demonstrate that the watch adhered to new regulations in relation to the radiation level of the dial. This practice only occurred for a short period of time thus making this watch a particularly rare example of a 5508. The current lot is being offered by the family of the original owner and has never been offered at auction before.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 26
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph watch with exotic Paul Newman dialModel: Paul Newman Cosmograph DaytonaReference: 6239Date: Circa 1969Movement: 17-jewel Cal.722 manual wind, column wheel chronograph, adjusted to 3 positionsDial: Silvered, red Daytona, silvered block and luminous dot hour markers to black surround, red 1/5th second divisions, black subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back stamped C.R.S and 6239 inside, screw down crown flanked by twin pushers, fixed bezel with tachymetre scale, No.2005286Strap/Bracelet: Associated leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 36mm Accompaniments: Rolex service pouchFootnotes:First appearing in the early 1960s, this 'exotic' dial manufactured by Singer was nicknamed the 'Paul Newman' by collectors after the American actor wore the watch in promotional posters for the film Winning and thereafter throughout his private life. By sinking the black subsidiary dials and outer scale within the white dial background, the dial achieves an unusual three-dimensionality and also an instantly recognisable look. As such the Paul Newman has earned its place among the most coveted watches for collectors around the world.The central white of the dial of this lot has the distinctive and attractive 'Grene' or grained surface giving a matte but slightly sparkling look.The reference 6239 was the first model of the Daytona series, available in Europe in 1964. The model was produced in stainless steel, 14K gold and 18K gold, and was Rolex's first chronograph model to feature a tachometer scale on the bezel. To further enhance legibility on the dial, the subsidiary dials were printed in a different colour than the main dial. Early models featured only the designation 'Cosmograph' on the dial, with 'Daytona' being added to later series, after Rolex became associated with the NASCAR car races.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 28
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatchReference: 533Date: Purchased 1940Movement: 23-jewel manual wind, adjusted to 8 positions, double Seal of Geneva, No.862463Dial: Silvered, applied gilt dot hour markers with Roman numeral 12 and 6, black outer base scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for running seconds and 30 minute recording, gilt pointed baton hands, blued steel centre chronograph handCase: Polished round, snap on back, crown flanked by twin squared chronograph pushers, No.621724Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leatherBuckle/Clasp: Associated gilt buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 33mm Accompaniments: Patek Philippe service caseFootnotes:The Reference 533 first appeared in 1937. It is regarded by many Patek Philippe aficionados as the quintessential vintage chronograph because of its elegantly simple Calatrava case and characteristic flat bezel. The Reference 130 houses the same movement Calibre 13' but it is aesthetically distinguished by a concave bezel.Although its production run lasted for 20 years, the 533 was made in very restricted numbers. It is estimated that the total production was around 350 pieces. Of those, the majority were cased in pink gold and fitted with a pink gold dial. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 264.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 29
Patek Philippe. An unusual, fine and exceptionally rare 18K gold manual wind asymmetrical wristwatchModel: Gilbert AlbertReference: 3422Date: Circa 1960Movement: 18-jewel Cal.99 P manual wind, adjusted to 5 positions, No.861415Dial: Silvered, enamel signature, black sectored hour markers, gilt pointed baton handsCase: Brushed and polished asymmetric rhomboid form, snap on back, No.2615624, inside bezel No.24Strap/Bracelet: Fitted black Patek Philippe alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movement Size: 30mm x 31mmFootnotes:Gilbert Albert was born in Geneva in 1930. After studying Jewellery and Design at Geneva's Ecole des Arts Industriels, in 1955 and at only the tender age of 24, his design talents were spotted and he was approached by Patek Philippe to design some prototype wristwatch cases. Inspired by his favourite artists Brancusi, a modernist sculptor, and Mondrian, a non-representational painter, Albert defied the conventional way of designing watch cases. He incorporated asymmetrical and rhombic forms in his watches and the result was simple, sophisticated, and purely artistic designs. Many of Albert's innovative designs for Patek Philippe, such as Ref. 3412-3413, remained prototypes and were never manufactured in series because of the uncertain commercial success of his daring design. The current example is a reference 3422 which was in production for just 4 short years from 1960 to 1964. The case was made by Markowski and the dial by Stern Freres. It is understood that only 18 examples of this reference were created in yellow gold with a further approximate 5 in rose gold. Of the 4 rhomboid-esque references Albert designed, the 3422 is one of the rarest. His unconventional case designs are considered as exciting and innovative today as they were 70 years ago.This particular example has never been offered at auction before and is offered on behalf of the family of the original owner. In honest condition, this really is a rare opportunity to acquire a timepiece representative of a period of design exploration and creativity from one of the most desirable manufactures in the world. The small production number made only expounds this point further - this is not something that comes up at auction every day.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 34
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase and 24 hour indicationReference: 5040R-016Date: Purchased 21st May 2007Movement: 27-jewel Cal.240/114 Q. automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, micro-rotor, Gyromax balance, Stamp of Geneva, No.3129252Dial: Brushed silvered, applied rose Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track, subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 for month with leap year, date with moon phase and day with 24 hour indication, gilt leaf handsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, snap on exhibition back, quick set button at 6, 9, 11 and 12, No.4355759Strap/Bracelet: Black Patek Philippe alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 35mm Accompaniments: Patek Philippe winding box, Certificate of Origin, brochures, spare 18K rose gold case back, quick set toolFootnotes:Patek Philippe produced the reference 5040 from 1992 until approximately 2007. This complicated perpetual calendar is a highly recognisable timepiece with its striking dial, applied numerals and unique tonneau shaped case. Housed within this present reference is Calibre 240 Q, which was discontinued after over two decades of production. Calibre 240 Q can be found also in the ever popular Reference 3940 perpetual calendar, which was produced in much greater quantity than this rarer Reference 5040, hence increasing collectability of the latter. It is estimated that 450 examples were executed in rose gold thus making this example one of the rarer versions available. This example is a 2nd Series piece as denoted by the movement number starting 312xxxx.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 35
Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and very rare 18K gold keyless wind open face minute repeating perpetual calendar pocket watch with moon phase and 24 hour indicationReference: 962/1J-001Date: Purchased January 2001Movement: 29-jewel Swiss lever, Cotes de Genève finish, free-sprung microstella balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongs, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, Stamp of Geneva, No.866595Dial: Brushed silvered, applied gold Arabic numeral hour markers, outer minute divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6, 9 and 12 for month combined with leap year, date combined with seconds, day combined with 24 hour indication and moon phase, gold baton hands, No.866595Case: Heavy polished round hinged, repeat slide in the band at 9, quick set buttons at 1 and 2, exhibition cuvette, No.2837635Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 52mm Accompaniments: Patek Philippe box, Certificate of Origin, Patek Philippe pouchFootnotes:As the wristwatch market dominated the sales from watch manufacturers the production of pocket watches dwindled to almost nothing. In recent history when watch manufacturers do produce pocket watches it is with one main objective - to demonstrate their depth of expertise and to really celebrate the rich history of complications that can be added to a watch. It means a fine modern pocket watch is not only a rarity but when someone like Patek Philippe decides to make one it will be spectacular. Patek Philippe have produced some of the finest ultra complicated watches in history with fantastic examples on either side of the introduction of computer aided design. From the Henry Graves super complication to the more recent extraordinary Calibre 89 and Star Calibre - each decade reaches a new height in their ability to produce such fantastic timepieces whilst expressing the real 'Art of Watchmaking', using their artisans expertise and ability to produce each part to the highest of standards The Reference 962 is no exception to this and is a piece made for the absolute connoisseur of watchmaking. The rarity of this watch cannot be understated and it is imperative to really appreciate just how much time is needed to complete the movement, dial and case of a watch that only Patek Philippe can attain with this extreme level of complication. Our research indicates that so far only one other Ref:960 has been seen on offer at auction before. The present piece is in exceptional condition and offers one of the rarest opportunities to own a piece of Patek Philippe history - one that may never come up for sale again.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 43
Omega. A rare stainless steel military automatic wristwatch issued to the Royal NavyModel: Seamaster 300Reference: ST 165.024Date: Produced 17th March 1967Movement: 24-jewel Cal.552 automatic, No.24726514Dial: Black with Tritium T, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic quarters, outer minute divisions, polished sword hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, back engraved '↑0552/923 7697 A/571/70', bi-directional calibrated bezel, fixed barsStrap/Bracelet: Associated black fabricBuckle/Clasp: Steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 41mm Accompaniments: Extract from the ArchivesFootnotes:The Military Seamaster 300 was manufactured for the British Forces under strict guidelines given by the Ministry of Defence. The official document includes the specifications of the solid bars for the attachment of a NATO style canvas strap, the bezel with register for the full 60, Tritium luminous paint applied to the hands and dial symbolised by a T in a circle on the latter and oversize hands for clear legibility. Due to the fact that this watch was very much a tool watch many were discarded, destroyed or changed making complete examples quite sought after.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 44
Rolex. A rare stainless steel Military automatic wristwatch issued to the Royal NavyModel: Military SubmarinerReference: 5513/5517Date: Circa 1975Movement: 26-jewel Cal.1520 automaticDial: Black, Tritium T, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, white outer minute divisions, polished sword hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back engraved 0552/923-7697 691/77, fixed bars, shouldered screw down crown, lug engraved 5517, case middle No.3926879, inside case back similarly numbered, stamped 1.72Strap/Bracelet: Original fabric NATOBuckle/Clasp: BuckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 38mmFootnotes:Rolex made the 'MilSub' as a direct order for the British Military through the Ministry of Defence. These were made with specific enhancements that set them apart from their civilian equivalent. The reference 5513 was the first of these to be customised for Military use by making the spring bars solid and friction welded into place negating the possibility of the spring bar being pulled out. As such all Military Submariners have NATO straps as the more normal straps or bracelets cannot be fitted to the solid lugs. The hands were replaced with the aptly named Sword hands to enhance legibility with Tritium luminosity signified by the T in a circle on the dial.The case backs are engraved on the interior with the serial number and also on the outside case back with the Ministry of Defence issue number. The military numbers on the back of this particular watch refer to it being issued in 1977.There are 3 series of the Royal Navy Military Submariner:1.Standard Ref:55132.Double Ref:5513/5517 (5513 on case and back; 5517 on a lug) as with the present lot3.Unique Ref:5517As these watches were 'tool watches' in the truest sense of the word, they were often repaired with service parts and in many cases heavily damaged during their years of use. The current lot is a prime example of this with its lack of bezel which the current owner, a professional diver, recalls losing on a dive in the 1990s. The current owner is the second person to own this watch having purchased it from the original Navy diver in the early 1980s.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 47
Cartier. A fine and rare Limited Edition platinum manual wind wristwatchModel: ClocheReference: 4338, Limited Edition No.074/100Date: Purchased 18th October 2021Movement: Jewelled Cal.1917 MC manual windDial: Silvered, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, secret signature at 7, blued steel sword handsCase: Brushed and polished bell form, back secured by 4 screws, cabochon set crownStrap/Bracelet: Black Cartier alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed platinum buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 29mm Accompaniments: Cartier box, outer card, International WarrantyFootnotes:The Cloche first appeared in the Cartier collection in the 1920's, starting out as a brooch watch designed to be pinned to garments. French for 'bell', the Cloche was first made into a wristwatch in 1921 and has appeared sporadically in Cartier collections ever since.The current lot is from a limited edition of just 100 pieces launched last year and is numbered 074.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 53
Ulysse Nardin. A fine and rare platinum automatic astronomical wristwatchModel: TelluriumReference: 889-99, No.42/99Date: Circa 1992Movement: Jewelled finely engraved automatic, pierced and engraved nickel-finished rotorDial: Blue sunken dial with outer ring indicating months and the Zodiacs, raised inner rotating cloisonné enamel map of the continents with outer 24 hour ring for second time zone, moon indicator rotating around the earth in real time, solar and lunar eclipse indication, green dragon head and tail hand indicating month and Zodiac signs, flexible spring bending from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn to reveal the part of the earth lit by the sun and indication of time and location of sunrise and sunsetCase: Polished round, snap on exhibition back, blue Arabic hour markers and Roman quarters engraved to bezel, down turned lugsStrap/Bracelet: Blue Ulysse Nardin alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed platinum buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 43mm Accompaniments: Ulysse Nardin Trilogy of Time and Moonstruck brochures, new Ulysse Nardin fitted boxFootnotes:In 1987, Dr. Ludwig Oechslin and Ulysse Nardins new owner Rolf Schnyder launched a revolutionary astronomical wristwatch, the Astrolabium. Only three years later, the Planetarium followed, and in 1992 the Tellurium completed the 'Trilogy of Time'. The Astrolabium Galileo Galilei shows the solar and lunar time. The Draco line indicator can be set to show when the Sun and Moon line up with the Earth to create an Eclipse. The Tellurium indicates the time and place of the sunrise and sunset. The Planetarium Copernicus sychronises the planetary cycles and shows the exact astronomical position of the planets.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 57
Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic chronograph bracelet watch with R serial number, 200 unit bezel and inverted 6 four line dialModel: Cosmograph Daytona 'Zenith Inverted 6'Reference: 16520Date: Circa 1988Movement: 31-jewel Cal.4030 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, No.19008, recently serviced Dial: Black, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, silvered bordered subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, pointed baton hands with black and luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, inside caseback stamped 16500, fixed bezel with tachymetre scale, shouldered crown flanked by twin screw down chronograph pushers, No.R816659Strap/Bracelet: Fitted steel 78360 Oyster linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 02Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 38mm Accompaniments: Rolex box, International Service Guarantee card dated February 2020, swing tag, brochuresFootnotes:The present Rolex Daytona 16520 contains the much celebrated calibre 4030 based on the Zenith El Primero movement. As the first automatic in the Rolex Daytona range the enthusiasm for this model persists today and is only growing as watch collectors compete to complete their Daytona collections.The so-called 'inverted 6' dials were only in production for a very limited amount of time, where the Arabic marker at 6 on the 12 hour recording subsidiary dial appears to be upside down, adding to the interest of the watch.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 63
Audemars Piguet. A fine and rare Limited Edition stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watchModel: Royal Oak 'Time for the Trees'Reference: 15100STDate: Circa 1999Movement: 36-jewel Cal.2225 automatic, No.479790Dial: Blue waffle pattern with oak tree motif, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, white outer minute divisions with Arabic 5 minute markers, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, polished and brushed bezel with 8 screws, exhibition back engraved AD 8.10.2000, No.E23165Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 36mmFootnotes:The Audemars Piguet Foundation was established in 1992 to support reforestation and forest conservation. Since it's launch, the foundation has supported projects in regions such as Brazil, Madagascar and Indonesia planting thousands of trees. In 1999 Audemars Piguet released the reference 15100ST. A limited edition of 450 pieces, the reference is easily recognisable by the oak tree motif on the dial, the 'Audemars Piguet Fondation' signature at 6 o'clock and the white date aperture.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 64
Audemars Piguet. A fine and rare Limited Edition titanium automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watchModel: Royal Oak Chronograph 'City of Sails' Crew Member EditionReference: 25860IS.O.1110IS.01Date: Circa 2000Movement: Jewelled automaticDial: Blue waffle pattern, yellow baton hour markers with luminous inserts, yellow outer minute divisions with Arabic 5 minute markers, sunken subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, date aperture between 4 and 5, yellow baton hands with luminous inserts Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, back secured by 8 screws, 8 screws to bezel, screw down crown flanked by twin screw down pushers, No.E-29381Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 41mmFootnotes:The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak series is regarded by many as the quintessential sports watch. The iconic design revered by horological connoisseurs is instantly recognizable with its structured strongbox case with structurally integral octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws. The Royal Oak - City of Sails was the very first model developed to commemorate the Swiss challengers in the 2000 America's Cup competition held in Auckland, New Zealand, known as the 'City of Sails'. The model was made in a limited edition of 300 examples, distinguished by its colourful blue dial accompanied with yellow numerals and hands. The current example is made even more exclusive as it was one of the few watches made specifically for the Crew Members.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
Cartier. A fine and rare Limited Edition 18K gold manual wind rectangular wristwatchModel: Tank Cintree 100Reference: 2718Date: Purchased 31st December 2021Movement: Jewelled Cal.9780 MC manual windDial: Cream, black Roman numerals, black inner minute track, blued steel handsCase: Brushed and polished curved rectangular, back secured by 4 screws, cabochon set crown, No.139/150Strap/Bracelet: Brown Cartier leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 23mm x 46mm Accompaniments: Cartier box, outer card, International WarrantyFootnotes:Introduced in 1921, the original Cartier Tank Cintrée was made in a small limited production. Featuring a wider and more elongated case than the original Tank it was also slightly curved to match the wearers wrist. This iconic design reached its 100th Anniversary last year and to commemorate this Cartier, rather discretely, released the Tank Cintrée 100.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 8
Cartier. A fine and rare Limited Edition 18K rose gold manual wind jump hour wristwatchModel: Tank à GuichetsReference: 2817, Limited Edition No.061/100Date: Circa 2006Movement: 19-jewel Cal.9752 MC manual wind, micro regulationDial: Apertures for jumping Arabic numerals and minutes Case: Brushed rectangular, back secured by 8 screwsStrap/Bracelet: Black Cartier alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 27mmFootnotes:The current lot was inspired by the 'Tank à Guichets' - the very contemporary and unusual first Jump hour model produced by Cartier in 1928. The original version was an exceedingly rare watch at the time and was often seen on the wrist of Duke Ellington. Nowadays it is rarely seen outside of a museum. The present model was part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP) of 2006. The Collection Privée marks a transitional period in Cartier's watchmaking history. After several years of focusing mainly on lady's quartz watches, Cartier delved into their archives and brought back historic designs that hadn't been in production for many years. The focus of the Collection Privée was on high quality design, movements and craftsmanship. The Collection Privée was offered for ten years, from 1998 to 2008. This particular model was produced in a limited number of just 100 pieces.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 9
Cartier. A fine and rare Limited Edition platinum manual wind asymmetrical wristwatchModel: Tank AsymétriqueReference: 4285Date: Purchased 15th March 2021Movement: Jewelled Cal.1917 MC manual wind Dial: Sunburst silvered, alternating baton and polished Arabic numerals, black sword handsCase: Brushed and polished lozenge form, back secured by 4 screws, cabochon set crown, No.046/100Strap/Bracelet: Grey Cartier alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed platinum buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 26mm Accompaniments: Cartier box, outer card, International WarrantyFootnotes:Originally launched in 1937, the Asymétrique represented a dramatic change from traditional round watches. The numerals were rotated by 30 degrees and housed in a Parallelogram shaped case, offering an easy way to check the time at a glance. The Tank Asymétrique has been offered in a number of different versions and has been revisited by Cartier on several occasions. In 2015 Cartier chose to revive the iconic three lugged version for the new Privée collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 463
Lladro Collectors Society Members Only Figural Plaque / Stand - Title ' Art Brings Us Together ' Ref No 7677. Issued 1998 Only. Height 7 Inches - 17.5 cms. With Box. + Lladro Porcelain Figure Elephant on a Wooden Stand ( Rare ) Titled ' Lucky Elephant ' Ref No 01008036. This Figure Retired 2013, With Box and Stand.
Lot 910
A Large Watercolour Attributed To M.J Cazabon - A Rare 19th Century Watercolour Drawing Depicting A Colonial Building In Trinidad, Most Likely In St. Clair, Port Of Spain. Inscribed 'Trinidad' To Verso. Watercolour, Bodycolour And Heightened With Scratching Out On Paper. Size 36 x 26 Inches.
Lot 101
A Rare Borough of Middlesbrough Helmet Plate, in die stamped blackened brass with King's crown over garter enclosing applied white metal coat of arms with bolt and nut attachments and two fixing lugs; two Middlesbrough Police Small Helmet Plates, each in chromed white metal with wreath, ribbon legend and coat of arms, with two fixing lugs; two Similar Smaller Badges, each in bronze and white metal; a Neath Borough Police Helmet Plate, in chromed white metal with King's crown over laurel wreath and armorial shield, with two fixing lugs; a Similar Smaller Helmet Plate; a Pair of Matching Large Collar Badges, each with two fixing bolts (9)
Lot 122
A Rare Southampton City Police Helmet Plate, of two part chromium plated construction, with King's crown over star and applied coat of arms, with two fixing bolts, together with a pair of matching collar badges, each with two fixing bolts; a Southampton Police Helmet Plate, of die stamped blackened brass with King's crown over star, circlet and applied white metal coat of arms, with three fixing lugs (4)
Lot 241
A Rare Pre-1935 Lincolnshire Constabulary Woman's Helmet, in black cloth covered cork, with two panel top, four ventilation eyelets, with die stamped blackened white metal helmet plate with King's crown over star, circlet and LKH, with elasticated chin strap, green liner and brown sweatband.
Lot 356
A Rare Mid-19th Century Cast Copper "Courtship" Powder Flask, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, one side cast with a courting couple in Medieval costume seated beneath a stag's head, a pair of lovebirds and two owls, the opposing side with a procession of frolicking children and two dogs, lacks charger, 15cm
Lot 54
A Rare Victorian Officer's Helmet Plate to Grantham Borough Police, in die stamped blackened brass with Queen's crown over a Maltese cross centred by an applied white metal shield within a wreath, the reverse with three fixing lugs.Footnote:- The Grantham Borough Police force was formed in 1836The orb from the Queen's crown is broken off, minor scratching to the extremities, generally good condition.
Lot 56
A Rare Victorian Forfarshire Constabulary Helmet Plate, with die stamped blackened brass Queen's crown and wreath, white metal buckled ribbon legend enclosing a black cloth backed brass thistle, the reverse with two fixing lugs; a Very Similar Helmet Plate, of lighter colour with white metal thistle, the reverse with two fixing lugs (2)
Lot 83
A Rare Devonport Borough Police Kepi Badge, in die stamped white metal with naval crown over coat of arms, the reverse with two fixing lugs; two Devon Constabulary Small Helmet Plates, each in chromed white metal with King’s crown over wreath, garter and applied GR cypher, one V, one VI, with two fixing lugs (3)
Lot 43
A RARE "BEIJING" ENAMEL FAMILLE ROSE WATER-POT the turquoise ground painted with peonies, lotus and chrysanthemum blossoms, the base with a Yongzheng four character mark in pink enamel enclosed by a double blue square, 9cm wide x 5cm highProvenance: The collection of General Charles H.T. Collis (1838-1902), and thence by descent.
Lot 190
Twelve blues and jazz LPs, artists to include: Alan Lomax; Big Bill Broonzy; Leroy Carr; a Vanguard label double LP of performers from 1938 to 1965; Elmore James; Big Joe Turner; Jimmy Rushin; Jimmy Witherspoon; and B.B.King, including a rare uncredited live jam session at the Newport in New York Jazz Festival, featuring Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith. (12)
Lot 109
A Caughley coffee pot and cover in the 'Gillyflower 5' patterncirca 1773-83of baluster form with a floral final to the cover, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, C with serif mark, 20.4cm highProvenance: Ex. Chris Crabtree and Wright Collection. Previously purchased from these rooms in 2017. It is rare to find this pattern on a coffee pot.Cover chipped and a hairline descending from the upper rim of the pot.
Lot 110
A rare Caughley twin-handled chocolate cupcirca 1785-90a replacement for a Chinese service, the body with delicate panel moulding, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels with two opposing panels of flowers in pink and purple, flanked by further supplementary sprigs below a pink scale border, unmarked,7.2cm highProvenance: The Malcolm Sargeant Collection.
Lot 114
A rare Caughley polychrome coffee cupcirca 1785-90of fluted form with a double indented plain white ear-shaped handle, the exterior body of the cup decorated with a turquoise ground reserving three bracketed panels, painted in overglaze enamels with chinoiserie scenes, with a dentil gilt upper border and additional gilding around the panels and to the handle,unmarked,6.4cm highProvenance: The Malcolm Sargeant Collection. 1999 Caughley Bicentenary Exhibition, no. 766.
Lot 115
A rare Caughley polychrome coffee cupcirca 1790of plain form with a plain strap handle, decorated in over-glaze enamels and gilt with a Chinese-style figural landscape within a cartouche below an orange and mauve border, further decorated with painted floral sprigs to either side of the panel and within a broader gilded 'Gold Star' border to the interior rim, unmarked, 7cm highProvenance: 1999 Caughley Bicentenary Exhibition, no. 767. Ex. Godden Reference Collection.Provenance: The Malcolm Sargeant Collection.
Lot 125
A group of Caughley in the 'Temple' patterncirca 1785-90transfer-printed in underglaze blue, comprising a sparrow beak milk jug and a tea bowl and saucer, unmarked, cream jug 8.4cm high and saucer 12cm diameter (3)The jug is Wright Collection no.769 and was purchased from an American seller on Ebay in 2007. It is a rare, if previously unrecorded, shape with a Chinese shape handle that is smooth rather than ribbed.The tea bowl and saucer are collection Wright no.510 and were purchased from Peter Wilson's and H&R Cooke.Literature: See Newsletter May 2016 No.66 p17. Unreeded pieces of Caughley in this pattern are rarer than the standard reeded shapes. This lot was previously sold at these rooms in 2017.Shallow chip to the rim of the sparrow beak and an X-shaped hairline to the underside of the saucer.
Lot 128
A Caughley radish dishcirca 1790-95of punt shape and painted in underglaze blue with the Weir pattern, within a greek key and cell diaper border, underglaze blue 'o' mark to the foot rim, 30.5cm wide (stapled repair)*See The Watney Collection Part III, London, 1st November 2000, lot 1216 and Halls' auction on 28th April 2010, lot 71 for similar examples of this combination of pattern and rare shape. The latter example was purchased by Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery for £520(+buyer's premium) and now resides within their collection.A two-part stapled repair to the right-hand corner.
Lot 137
A rare Welsh porcelain tazza, attributed to Nantgarwcirca 1818-20probably London-decorated, the edge with raised flowers and the interior painted with three purple passionfruit and two sprays of flowers, raised on a thickly moulded circular spreading foot, unmarked,9cm and 4cm highNotes: For a very similar tazza, see Anthemion Auction's lot 340 on 22nd November 2017. Although the lot description describes that tazza as 'Swansea', there are currently no known definitive examples by Swansea of this shape. A number of factors lead to a probable Nantgarw attribution - such as the high quality, finely translucent quality of the porcelain and the thickly moulded foot which is a common feature. This particular shape is also only rarely found manufactured by English porcelain factories.There is a Y-shaped hairline crack visible to the underside of the bowl and several areas of small chips/losses to the flower petals and tips of leaves. The gilding is generally good, with just one small patch of rubbing to the foot rim. No further damages or repairs.
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