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Lot 200
Scripophily, including a framed Bank of England five pound note, various bond and share certificates, etc. the five pound note 14 November 1951, W24 019447, cashier Percival Beale, certificates to include Islas Del Guadalquivir SA, Chemin De Fer Lung-Tsing-U-Hai, Gunter & Co Ltd Mortgage Debenture, Golden Valley Citrus Estates Ltd (7 bonds with coupons, Great Northern Railway Co. dividend statements and two Chinese 2nd Nationalist Government Lottery Loan certificates, etc. (28 items, 19th century and later)
Lot 207
*South Africa, 1877-79, single clasp, 1879 (2241. Pte W. Share. 99th Foot), officially engraved in upright capitals, suspension somewhat loose with two or three small edge bumps, well-polished, generally about very fine. Private William Share’s name is confirmed in the ‘South African War 1877 – 8 -9 Medal Roll’ by Forsyth as having served with the 99th Duke of Edinburgh’s (Lanarkshire) Regiment. The 99th Foot were present at the battles of Eshowe and Gingindhlovu, where they suffered 2 men and then 6 men killed or wounded, respectively.
Lot 294
*The Superb Triple Sea Gallantry (Foreign Services) Group of 3 awarded to Patrão Joaquim Lopes, an Honorary Officer in the Portuguese Navy and one of the most important life-saving figures in the Portuguese history. He became something of a national hero through a series of famous life-saving incidents off the coast of Portugal near Lisbon in the 19th century, including saving lives from the crews of 3 British ships. King Luis I of Portugal visited his home to personally thank him after one life saving incident, and he latterly returned his 3 British awards to the Government in London in protest against the British Ultimatum to Portugal in 1890 concerning expansion in Colonial Africa, comprising: Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R, small size in gold (Joaquim Lopes), reverse inscribed ‘For Gallant and Humane Service to the crew of the Schooner British Queen. 1858.’; Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R, small size in gold (Lieut: Joaquim Lopes. 1880), reverse inscribed ‘For Gallantry and Humanity’; Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R, small size in silver (Joaquim Lopes. 1856.), reverse inscribed ‘For Saving the lives of British Subjects’; Medals swing mounted on relatively modern bar and offered with one red box of issue by ‘J. Spilling’ of London (hinge broken), light contact marks and once lightly polished, otherwise toned good very fine to extremely fine, with some lustre. Joaquim Lopes was born in the Portuguese town of Olhão on 19 August 1798, the son of a fisherman. He started his own career as a fisherman at the age of 10, working with his father, and at that age he was already capable of jumping from the boat, bringing in the sails, climbing the masts and spreading the nets. At the age of 18 he moved to Gibraltar and also to the Algarve, but returned to the Lisbon area of Paço des Arcos at the age of 22. The sea in this area was well-known for its treacherous currents, caused by the confluence of the Oeiras and Tagus rivers and the presence of the Atlantic Ocean, and no doubt Joaquim Lopes had an intimate knowledge of the waters around Lisbon and the Portuguese coast. He joined a local ‘falua’ as a rower, and soon became recognized as the most skilled man in the boat despite his age. As recorded in the article ‘Patrão Lopes, our Hero’ by Carolina Sa Bandeira, his first rescue took place in 1823, when he saved the lives of a local man and his child as they attempted to cross a river despite its strong current, with both falling in. He successfully saved both in two attempts, and was celebrated in the local town. During his long career as a live-saver and seaman, Joaquim Lopes rescued many sailors from certain death including the crew of three British ships, one of which was the schooner Howard Primrose, the French vessel Stephanie, the Spanish brigandine Achilles and numerous local Portuguese boats. It is worth noting that no formal life-saving service existed at this time, and that such work was provided on a local, volunteer basis. The wreck of the first British vessel – the schooner ‘Howard Primrose’ is not recorded by British sources, but Portuguese records confirm that it took place in February 1856. An alarm was sounded by the Forts of São Julião and São Bugio, and Lopes and some other volunteers quickly launched a boat to rescue the ship’s crew. After some 6 hours of rowing and battling with the heavy swell and wind, the lifeboat returned to port at Paço des Arcos without having been able to reach the stricken vessel. The decision was then taken to return once again, but this time in a more maneuverable fishing vessel, and as a result the lives of the British Captain and 5 other members of the crew. For this Lopes was awarded the Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) in silver, as well as some gold sovereigns to share with the crew. The second incident concerned the wreck of the schooner ‘British Queen’ on 24 February 1858. This vessel had become wrecked upon the south bank, west of the Bugio Fort, South Bar of Lisbon, where Lopes (as Master), Joaquim Pedro (also a Master) and Carlos Augusto (Crewman) assisted in the saving of the lives of William Bell and Peter O’Connor of the British ship - who were rescued from ‘immediate peril, in a gale of wind and a heavy rolling sea’. For this, Lieutenant Lopes was awarded the Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) in gold. The third related to the wreck of the barquentine ‘Lucy’ of Brixham, Devon, which was wrecked upon rocks near Bujio Laho on 17 February 1880 as it attempted to enter Lisbon Harbour. A lifeboat was sent out once again under the command of Joaquim Lopes, now at the advanced age of 82 years old, who displayed ‘remarkable coolness and courage’ throughout (The Sea Gallantry Medal by Scarlett refers), and effected the safe recovery of the British crew who had been in ‘extreme peril’. For this incident one gold medal and 11 silver were issued to Lopes and his crew. Also of note was his participation in the rescue of the crew of the yacht Admiral in 1862. Lopes and his companions saved the entire crew of this vessel which had ‘shattered’ in a thunderstorm, and for this King Luis made a visit in person to Joaquim Lopes’ humble home. When asked how many lives Lopes had saved, he answered: “I counted up to three hundred. But after that I lost count!” As a result he was awarded the Portuguese Order of the Tower and Sword chain by King Luis for courage, loyalty and merit in 1866. Many other countries including France, Spain and Britain also bestowed awards on Joaquim Lopes for his life-saving work - receiving a reported 11 medals in total. Some years later in 1890, Patrão (or Captain) Joaquim Lopes returned his British awards to the government in London in protest against the 1890 British Ultimatum. This ultimatum was seen as being in breach of the Treaty of Windsor of 1386, as it forced the retreat of Portuguese military forces in Africa between the Portuguese colonies of Angola and Mozambique (most of present-day Zimbabwe and Zambia), which were claimed by Portugal but which directly clashed with British aspirations of creating a Cape to Cairo Railway. When Portugal eventually gave in to British demands, it was seen as a national humiliation and serious insult against Portugal - Britain’s oldest ally. Violent protests duly followed in Lisbon and the Union flag was publicly burnt, and clearly Patrão Lopes felt that he could not wear his British medals in good conscience as a result. As Joaquim Lopes grew older he became unable to take to sea, but he reportedly remained on watch outside his house for hours on end, making sure all was well on his ‘patch’ of the coast. Never a rich man, he always made a point of sharing any money for his rescues with his poorer colleagues. Joaquim Lopes died at the age of 92 on 21 December 1890, and a funeral cortege of ships took him along the Tagus River to São Roque for his funeral service. He was then buried in the nearby Occidental Cemetery. Many years later a statue was erected in the seafront gardens at Olhão in 1972 to his lasting memory. Ex Glendining, 15 December 1966, lot 522.
Lot 989
Ephemera, local interest, a vintage suitcase in distressed condition, containing an archive of papers relating to A H Bull, Mayor of Reading, early 1900's inc invoices, correspondence, share certificates, income tax documents, cabinet photo, Freemason's Lodge items etc (mixed condition) (qty)
Lot 5704
Sport - Football - Derby County - Derby County Football Club, Limited, Form of Application For Shares, Share Capital - - £5,000, dated 1896; letter that accompanied share certificates, signed by the club secretary W.S. Moore, dated February 5th, 1907; director's reports 1907 and 1908 (2); Agenda of an Extraordinary General Meeting of Derby County Football Club, Limited, at the Royal Hotel, Derby, 9th August, 1907; List of Shareholders to act as Directors, [c. 1907] [6]
Lot 5898
An 18th century accounts book, compiled by Lady Margaret Ingham (née Hastings), including notes and the figures from 'money received by Lady Margaret Ingham as Executrix to Lady Elizabeth Haftings (sic)', further money 'Received of Lady Ann Haftings (sic) for Lady Margaret's Share of the Silver Tea Kettle Lamps & old Caftors (sic), & two Silver Dishes' in 1742, a further portion of the latter 'for Silver plate sold at London', the remainder of the partially filled book with accounts of money given away in acts of charity and Christian missionary zeal, in cases such as preachers and their passage to St. Thomas Island [St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands], Greenland, to go amongst the Indians in America, etc., most donations to the domestic poor of Yorkshire and London, vellum covers, the accounts terminating in 1771, 41cm x 17cm,Lady Margaret Ingham (1699 - 1768), daughter of Theophilus and Mary Hastings, 7th Earl and Countess of Huntingdon, married the evangelical Revd. Benjamin Ingham of Ossett and later Aberford, Yorkshire, founder of the Inghamites, in 1741. Lady Margaret acted as executrix to her step-sister Lady Elizabeth, on the latter's death from breast cancer in 1739.
Lot 105
COCTEAU JEAN: (1889-1963) French Poet, Novelist & Director. A.L.S., Jean *, one page, 4to, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, 9th July 1950, to Marthe, in French. Cocteau informs his correspondent, in full, 'Your letter touched me greatly. I live only for these meetings. Our world, so out of kilter, makes me think that our highest levels of being must reach out to those who share our beliefs. Your compassion has shown itself again. I will never forget your husband's perception and clarity. That you both see things with your hearts. I embrace you.' VGMarthe Cocteau (1877-1958) Jean Cocteau's elder sister. She was married to Henri, Comte Boussard de la Chapelle (1868-1947), on the 29th October 1936.
Lot 206
VAUGHN GEORGE A.: (1897-1989) American Fighter Ace of World War I, ranking joint eighth highest in the country with 13 air combat victories. A.L.S., George A Vaughn, one page, 4to, New Jersey, 27th February 1926, to William Temple. Vaughn informs his correspondent, in full, 'Your very original request for an autograph has been forwarded to me, and I am very glad indeed to do my small share to assist in your undertaking. Here it is, with best wishes for your success in broadening your already most complete collection.'Together with a signed 5 x 7 photograph by Vaughn, the image depicting the young airman in head and shoulders pose, in uniform. Signed by Vaughn in black ink to a light area at the base of the image, and further annotated '1st Lieut, 17th Aero Squadron, AEF 1918' in his hand beneath the signature. Also including a blue ink signature by Vaughn on a card featuring various black ink illustrations etc., in the hand of a collector Further including a printed oblong 4to biography of Vaughn, signed by him in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area beneath his image. VG, 4
Lot 221
MISCELLANEOUS PARCHMENT DOCUMENTS AND PRINTED EPHEMERA, 19TH C including cheques of the Gurney's Birbeck Barclay Buxton and Cresswell Bank, bonds, share certificates, auctioneers' and play bills, conveyances, leases, burial and insurance certificates, letterheads, several engraved, variously stamped, telegrams, newspapers, etc ++++
Lot 152
Box of assorted items relating to mining, coal fields etc., to include: David Fisher design collectors plate and commemorative pottery, 1984 miners' strike commemorative plate issued by the Kent Area National Union of Mine Workers, 1984; 'Remember 1984' mug; Eccles miner's safety lamp; plaque marked: 'Manufactured by National Coal Board, Tredomen Eng.wks; various badges; pocket watch, together with various volumes on coal mining; photographs; 'The Snowdown Colliery Ltd' share certificate and other ephemera.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
Lot 5
A double page spread in The EADT - the best selling regional newspaper in SuffolkProfile your business and share your staff success stories with this fantastic opportunity to win a two-page spread in the East Anglian Daily Times - the best-selling regional newspaper in Suffolk.Worth more than £1,500, this is an incredible opportunity to get your stories and key messages out in this much-loved and well-respected daily newspaper.Important information:Publication date to be agreed by the editor.Donated by EADT Editor Terry Hunt and The Archant Group
Lot 349
MERIMEE PROSPER: (1803-1870) French Dramatist, Historian and short story Writer. Best known for his novella Carmen which became the basis of Bizet´s opera with same name. A very good and unedited A.L.S., Pr. Mérimée, one page, 8vo, Paris, Friday 26th October [1860], [to Ivan Turgenev], in French. The letter being an invitation for dinner to an unnamed correspondent “Dear Monsieur”, being Ivan Turgenev, stating in part `Would you like to have a bad dinner with Sobolewski next Monday at home..´ With blank integral leaf. VG £250-350Prosper Mérimée wrote a letter on Friday 26th October 1860 to Sobolewski, same day as the present letter was written, stating “My dear friend, would you come for dinner at home, to share a simple “gigot” (“leg”) with Turghenef, next Monday. We will only be present the three of us”. Turgenev was back in Paris the 12th October 1860. The present unedited letter is in fact the second invitation sent by Mérimée to his second guest Turgenev. Ivan Turgenev (1818-1883) Russian Novelist, Playwright and short story Writer. Regarded as one of the major writers of the 19th century. Eduard Sobolewski (1808-1872) Polish-born American Violinist, Composer and Conductor.
Lot 7
Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012)Fan Tailed Pigeons (528)Oil on canvas, 38 x 46cm (15 x 18'')Signed and dated 1985 verso and inscribed on stretcher 528, Fan Tailed Pigeons 1985Provenance: From the collection of the late Gillian Bowler.Exhibited: The Taylor Gallery, Dublin (label verso)For someone who devoted so much of his career to representations of humans, either as travellers, mythical warriors, or studies of individual or generic presences, Louis le Brocquy was a particularly fine interpreter of animals and birds. Some of his most powerful paintings were of Irish Travellers in the 1940s and it is in his depictions of their lives that we find his first images of animals and birds. One of these, ‘Tinker Group’, a 1947 watercolour shown in ‘Louis le Brocquy; Allegory and Legend’, at the Hunt Museum in 2006, has as its shocking central motif a traveller woman dangling a mouse by the tail, to be followed a year later by ‘Man Creating Bird’ shown in the same exhibition. Later he based one of his most important early tapestries, ‘The Garlanded Goat’, 1949, on the goat at Puck Fair in Killorglin and later still, in 1969, he produced one of the most powerful birds in Irish visual culture - the Morrigan, as part of his illustrations to Thomas Kinsella’s translation of ‘The Táin’ legend. With the possible exception of the mouse, all of these portrayals of the bird and animal kingdom are symbolic, they represent remnants of a pagan culture, of beauty and creativity, and of the heroic. What they share is le Brocquy’s acute observation of the creatures’ salient features and an effortless ability to transmit their animal outrage, terror or sense of self-worth in paint. The dove, is widely recognised as a symbol of peace. Picasso is one of many artists who have painted it for this reason and having lived through two devastating world wars and decades of strife in Northern Ireland, it might be expected that Le Brocquy’s doves would also carry this symbolic weight. However, his ‘Fan-tailed Pigeons’ are too caught up in the flurry of their mating rituals to embody anything else. Instead the painting seems to belong, like his occasional still life paintings, to those moments when the artist relaxed and painted the things closest to him simply for the pleasure of it. The white, blue-grey palette, so familiar from his head paintings, is enlivened here by the vigour of the brushwork.Catherine Marshall, April 2017
Lot 417
Dublin Gate Theatre. A quarto brochure, 'Did you Know that the Gate ...', with photos, circa 1940. Laid in is a Share Certificate Signed by Hilton Edwards, dated November 1930, no. 35, confirming that William O'Brien of Botanic Road [Dublin] is the owner of two fully paid shares of £1 each in the Theatre Company. Presumably the trade unionist. (1)
Lot 3250
Various pictures and prints relating to Mining in Cornwall and other areas, including a framed view of Botallack Mine, Cornwall, a mounted bore hole plan for Wyndham (1911), a folio of prints of drawings by Gunter Klimm of Edesheim, certificate of one share of Mendip Hills Mining Company, 1856, and other various items (qty)
Lot 3249
Various pictures and prints relating to Mining in the North of England and other areas, including a framed painting of bi-coloured tourmaline by David Walker Barker, along with a book by the artist, a framed invitation from W.Robinson & Co to Olympia 1908, an unissued share certificate for Burgognme Mining Company 1838, and other various items (qty)
Lot 877
1st-4th century AD.A carved schist head with tight curled hair, wreath to the brow, curled moustache and beard; mounted on a custom-made stand. For a similar head, in terracotta, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1979.507.2 3.8 kg, 28.5cm including stand (11 1/2"). Very fine conditionFrom an important London, W1 collection; acquired 1960-1980s.With the arrival of Greek colonists into Central Asia and Northern India and the establishment of the Indo-Greek kingdom came Greek culture and religion which merged with that of the local population. Greek deities, such as Dionysus, were often merged with Buddhist deities, or worshipped in their own right. The image of Dionysus as a mature male with beard and wreath is often referred to as the Indian Dionysus as it depicts the god after his triumphant return from the East with his retinue of Maenads. The adventures of Dionysus in India are recounted in the Greek epic poem, the Dionysiaca. The image of Dionysus returning from India in a chariot pulled by tigers was a favourite for Classical artists and often appeared on sarcophagi as an allegory for the rebirth of the soul. Drinking wine, dancing, and music making were popular subjects for the embellishment of early Buddhist religious centres. The Buddha condemned intoxicants, and music and dance were considered unfit for the monastic community, although they were tolerated in lay contexts. The reason for the depiction of scenes of revelry, along with the Greek god Dionysus, may be the earlier, pre-Buddhist practices celebrating abundance and agricultural prosperity, which involved wine drinking. Dionysus may have been transformed and and understood in the Gandharan context as the South Asian god Indra, whom lay followers would have known as the deity who rules over the paradise known as the Trayastrimsa heaven. As the lay Buddhist community was more concerned with having a positive rebirth (enlightenment being out of reach for all but the most learned of monks) the idea of being reborn in a heaven associated with Indra would no doubt have been attractive. It is thought that the influence of Dionysus on Indian culture may have inspired the development of the Hindu deities Shiva and Krishna, both of whom share similar characteristics to the Greek god. .
Lot 2382
1907 and 1916 AD.A group of two share certificates issued by The Simmer Deep Limited comprising: 100 shares, certificate no.2634 issued 27th February 1907; 100 shares, certificate no.2734 issued 15th February 1916. 23 grams total, 44cm (17 1/4"). Fine condition.From a Kent, UK, collection. [2 No Reserve]
Lot 1221
Five London clubs football programmes,Chelsea v Arsenal 21st November 1931; two Clapton Orient reserves v Brighton, South Eastern League, 7th November 1914, and v Reading reserves 8th April 1939; Surrey Senior Cup Final Tie Dulwich Hamler v Tooting & Mitcham United played at Crystal Palace 14th May 1938; & Tufnell Park v Dulwich Hamlet, Isthmian League, 16th February 1935; sold together with a Fulham Football Club share certificate dated 1906 (6)
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