apparently unmarked, circa 1640, tests to Sterling silver standard, the cover with a pierced bust of Charles I after Thomas Rawlins, within a solid border engraved CARLOVS REX, the sides with panels of military trophies over a textured ground, the underside with an engraving of Old Father Time, interior containing a collection of 34 counters, after Simon De Passe, die struck with a comprehensive collection (with one or two duplicates) of the Kings and Queens of England, from Harold to Charles I, and including one each of Philip of Spain, Prince Frederick and the Duke of York, on the obv. the figure of the sovereign, and on the rev. the arms, box 3cm diameter, 3cm in height, 3ozt grossFootnote: Struck in the manner of engraving, the counters were used for reckoning and gaming.Condition report: Overall in good condition with no obvious signs of damage or repair. The counters are a little worn but still have good definition. See images for details of the individual counters. Friction fitting cover fits well.
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the miniature pill box, of navette form, the sides decorated with two parallel lines of wriggle work bright cut engraving, flush fitting piano hinged cover with further bright cut decoration, 3 x 2cm, 7.3g; the vinaigrette, with indecipherable marks in addition to the lion passant mark for second standard purity (833/1000 standard silver), of oval conical form and in the design of a basket, the sides with three decorative bands of engraving and with two miniature ring handles, piano hinged cover with foliate decoration, interior with hinged and pierced grille over the (probably) original shaped sponge, 3cm in height, 22g gross (2)
A selection of various mining memorabilia including brass door plate for Radnor Minerals Limited; cardboard delivery box for the Carpalla United China Clay Co. Foxhole St Austell; Molesworth's pocket book of engineering formulae inscribed Capt. J. Moyle San Megill Silver Mine Mexico 1892; small copper stamp for the Redruth Gas Company and related items
Omega Geneve 9 carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, movement no. 35773019, circa 1975, the signed silver dial with baton markers and outer minutes track, date aperture at the three o'clock position, manual wound, the caseback with presentation inscription dated 1975, the case 33.5mm diameter, on a black leather strap with gilt Omega buckle, housed in original inner and outer box with paperwork dated 1975
A COLLECTION OF SILVER comprising a cased Harman Bros Aristocrat silver trinket/pill box (egg shaped), a weighted silver trumpet vase, hallmarked for Birmingham 1972 and a George V silver lidded cut glass jar hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 maker Jones and Crompton, trumpet vase, 15cm tall, George V jar 7cm tall, trinket box 4.8cm tall approx.
A SILVER BOX OF PLAIN FORM with a geometric small engraving to lid, the box inlaid with wood and green velvet, marked STERLING AC S41 to the base, box measures 15.5cm long, 5.5cm high, 8cm wide Condition Report : in need of a clean, a few dents and scratches, but overall good for age Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SILVER BOX of engine turned design inlaid with hardboard with two compartments, hallmarked for Birmingham, date letter K, the lid underside with an engraved commemorative inscription, box 15cm long, 3.5cm high, 8.5cm wide Condition Report : overall good for age Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
THREE 1930'S SILVER BROOCHES Comprising of a Fox brooch set with colourless paste stones, length approx. 4.5cm, unmarked but tests as silver, a silver Marcasite and faux pearl safety pin style brooch, length approx. 7cm, unmarked but tests as silver and Marcasite wreath brooch, length 3cm in a silver topped blue velvet box.
ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising an enamel patch box, the lid inscribed 'LOVE / & live / HAPPY', 22mm diameter; an engraved silver-coloured metal tape measure (lacking end of tape); four miniature metal helmets, including pickelhaubes; a blue glass scent bottle, 44mm high (inclusive of screw top); and other items. Condition Report : Patch box with cracked enamel and chip to lid. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 16v 5-door 4x4 - 5-door 4x4- Bull Bar & side steps- Ten-Spoke option alloy wheels- One keeper for the last 15 years - MOT expires November 2022Launched in 1988 to provide a more substantial multi-terrain capable vehicle than the compact 'Jimny' the Vitara model was universally successful and helped to establish Suzuki as a global market 4-wheel motor manufacturer, having initially been predominantly recognised for 2-wheel motorcycles in the prior decades.Suzuki announced the second generation model in November 1997. Slightly larger, more expensive, and more powerful, it used a light-duty automobile-type rack-and-pinion steering box instead of the recirculating ball truck unit used in the first generation. Most sold in the UK used the ubiquitous 2.0 petrol, although a 1.6-litre GV1600 became available in 2001 but never matched the popularity of the 2-litre.CA02 VAV was registered in July 2002. Specd in metallic silver, it is the 5-door model with 2.0-litre engine, mated to 5-speed manual gearbox. It has 2-WD / 4-WD Transfer Case selector and is optioned with with very smart 10-spoke Suzuki alloy wheels. Other smart features include the relatively subtle front factory bull bar and polished metal side-steps. It is also fitted with anti-shatter privacy glass. The car is reported at being a pleasure to drive and very capable in all conditions. The vehicle is sold with two keys, full V5, Original Service booklet and Suzuki owners wallet. The car was advised with slightly perished CV joints during the latest MOT issued in recent weeks. The vendor has had a garage fit brand new ones and a receipt for such will be included in the history file. The current MOT expires in November 2022.- Our buyers premium on all cars, motorbikes and scooters is 10% + VAT. - We encourage any interested parties to inspect the vehicle on our viewing days and prior to sale on Thursday 2nd to satisfy themselves on the car's condition, please check our buying terms and conditions for cars and bikes available online or via email. - Transportation options may be available, please contact us for a quote.
A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FRONT KNIFE BOX with silver-mounted lock plate, white-metal handles and further white-metal decoration with fitted interior, 37cm high x 30cm deep x 24cm wide and another similar with white-metal mounts and fitted interior, 34cm high x 20cm x 25cm wide (2) Condition Report: Available upon request
A CHARMING WALNUT SHELL ETUI AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE etui; the silver gilt thimble and other items stamped with the French silver mark of the boar's head, makers mark LF in diamond shaped cartouche separated by a fish. Contains a silver topped scent bottle, scissors, lidded slim silver box, toothpick, needle, tiny gold plated and mother of pearl penknife, and silver gilt thimble. Dimensions 5cm x 4cm x 4cm. Weight 37.4gms. Continental silver guilloche enamel scent bottle flask with inner blown glass bottle, with ground glass stopper. Dimensions 4.2cm x 1.3cm, weight approx 13.8gms Condition Report: Guilloche, inner bottle has some chips around the lip and the dipper is broken. Walnut; has a crack to both sides of the shell, some moth holes to the pink silk inner liner. Some losses to the gold plating on bottle lid, thimble.
AN EARLY SILVER GEORG JENSEN AMETHYST NECKLACE stamped with the pattern number 4, with the Georg Jensen 'GJ in a box' makers stamp circa 1933-44. Length 41.5cm, weight 68.8gms Condition Report: Light tarnish throughout, clasp works well. Could do with a general clean appears dirty in the recesses. Amethysts are not of top quality, one has a surface reaching inclusion, or it might be a small chip, others have white inclusions and eye visible banding. Nice early makers marks.
JONES (TREVOR)MEYERSON (TREVOR) Fungus and Curmudgeonly, the first play of a quartet... designed, illustrated and produced by Natalia d'Arbeloff, bound in 2 vol., NUMBER 3 OF 10 COPIES FOR DESIGNER BOOKBINDERS, from an overall edition of 50 copies signed by the author and illustrator, etched illustrations (some double-page), calligraphic text by Sally Johnson printed in red and black, the text and illustrations bound separately by Trevor Jones, the covers in tan and distressed foil pigskin with central canvas panels and pigskin labels, exposed spines painted silver with cloth bands, similar cloth tapes with press stud fasteners which join the 2 volumes together, the covers in turn join to a single canvas bridging spine with zip fasteners stitched into black morocco strips which also fasten the spine to the pigskin box housing the Sony Walkman, with cassette and headphones which can be attached to the spine, and binder's notes and sketch for suggested display, housed in thick cloth-lined striped solander box with leather label lettered in blind, canvas and press stud fasteners, box overall 330 x 285mm., Natalia d'Arbeloff Press, 1980Footnotes:Trevor Jones (1931-2012) trained first at Harrow School of Art and then went on to Hornsey College of Art where he studied bookbinding under Arthur Johnson. In 1955 he became one of the founding members of the Guild of Contemporary Bookbinders (now Designer Bookbinders). Jones was a highly innovative binder, interested in the structure of the book, new technologies and the use of unusual materials as in the present example.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • AR• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
MARGARET PRINCESS: (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. L.S., Margaret, also signed ('Tony') by Antony Armstrong-Jones (1930- 2017) English Photographer, husband of Princess Margaret 1960-78 (the text of the body of the letter also in his hand), two pages, 8vo, n.p. (London?), 22nd March n.y., to Marion (?), on the printed stationery of Kensington Palace. The couple remark 'What tremendously exciting news', although regret that they will not be able to attend their correspondent's wedding as they will be away, further adding 'We enclose a little silver box as a very small way of sending you all our wishes for every possible happiness in the future'. VG
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[CHARLES]: (1948- ) Prince of Wales & [DIANA] (1961-1997) Princess of Wales. A presentation piece of wedding cake from the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, 29th July 1981. The piece of traditional wedding cake is contained in the original white and silver box printed with the initials of the Royal couple and the Prince of Wales feathers to the lid. The cake is wrapped in the original doyley. Signed by Charles Spencer (1964- ) Viscount Althorp, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the lid. VG Prince Charles and Lady Diana had no fewer than 27 wedding cakes made for their marriage, the official wedding cake being supplied by the Naval Armed Forces. Other suppliers included Classic Celebration Cakes of Cheshire who also supplied cakes for other Royal weddings. One of their wedding cakes was created by the Belgian pastry chef S. G. Sender, 'cake maker to the kings'. Provenance: According to information supplied by the vendor the signature of Charles Spencer was obtained at a store in Tampa, Florida, where Spencer was promoting his furniture through Theodore Alexander, furniture manufacturers.
A pair of 18th Century George III silver, gold and paste shoe buckles The buckles being set throughout with square and round cut paste stones with gold engraved details. The buckles come with a fitted box and note detailing they were once the property of Francis Smythies (1742 - 1798), Town Clerk of Colchester, Recorded of Colchester and patron of Alpheston. Measures 8.5cm wide. Weight 124g.
An assortment of silver necklaces to include a St Christopher pendant necklace, a box link chain with an amber pendant, a ball link chain with a textured heart charm, a curb link chain with a silver ingot pendant, a crucifix pendant set with white stones and a pop corn chain tassel necklace with red stone beads. All marked silver. Longest measures 20 inches, shortest measures 16 inches. Total weight 91.8g.
A Christofle silver plated cutlery canteen for twelve persons set within a two drawer wooden cutlery canteen with hinged box to the top. The canteen fully appointed and containing 144 pieces including flatware and serving ware. Marked Christofle to handles and blades. Measures 31.3 x 53.5 x 37cm.
A selection of silver items to include a hallmarked silver matchbox holder, an Edwardian mechanical pencil holder by Mordan & Co, a hallmarked silver teaspoon with engraved initials and a hallmarked match box case. Matchbox holder hallmarked Birmingham 1900, measures 6.5cm wide. Pencil holder hallmarked London 1911, measures 11cm. Spoon hallmarked Birmingham 1898, measures 12cm. Match case hallmarked Birmingham 1906, measures 4.2cm. Weight 72.4g.
A hallmarked silver Victorian box with repousse floral and acanthus decoration all over. Hallmarked for London, date letter S for 1892. Together with a silver hallmarked pill pot having the iniital B to the hinged lid surrounded by foliate decoration and with the WW2 inscription 'Happy Return 4th Nov 1944'. Total weight 81g. Largest box measures 25mm x 60mm x 50mm. Smallest measures 11mm x 40mm x 30mm.
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