* Chinese Embroidery. A large embroidered silk panel presented to British Sacerdote Qi Rong by his Chinese disciples at Guangzhou Tongzhi Academy and Qing Dynasty officials, circa 1900, appliquéd and embroidered in polychrome siks on a red silk ground, with 4 large appliquéd Chinese characters vertically in centre ('Spring Breeze Holds Love'), composed of couched metallised silver threads, and edged with couched green silk threads, with smaller embroidered characters to each side, within a border of auspicious symbols (e.g. longevity) couched direct in metallised gold threads, large outer border of embroidered exotic birds symbolising good fortune (including cranes, golden pheasants, magpies, and paradise flycatchers) amongst paeony, magnolia, and other flowering stems, some mottled fading to ground, 4 cm tear and a few tiny holes to extreme lower edge, backed with pale cotton (some staining and small holes), top edge mounted with drawing pins to a wooden baton, with modern manuscript label attached, 293 x 145.5 cm (115.5 x 57.25 ins) QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Private Collection, Derbyshire.The label, written by the current owner, reads: 'Given to me 60 years ago by our neighbour, Mrs Hilda Read whose aunt was a missionary in China. I was told this was a gift from the Empress when she left China. It may have been something to do with her trying to stop foot binding'.We are indebted to Zhe Chen, University of Sheffield, for his translation and analysis of this piece:'This impressive silk banner is a celebratory gift, presented by many disciples and led by a mid-level Qing Dynasty official. It was collectively given to a London priest named Qi Rong to honour his glorious return. Based on the text, there are two possible interpretations of Qi Rong’s status. One is that he was a British priest returning to England. The other is that he was a Chinese priest who served in London and is now returning to China. I prefer the first interpretation. As such, this banner signifies a deep friendship between a British priest and his Chinese disciples and holds good value as a historical artefact.The banner should be read from right to left, and from top to bottom.The first column (from the right) contains the recipient’s information. The second column, which contains the central message in large characters, conveys words of well-wishing. The third and subsequent columns list the social titles and names of the givers.Translated from right to left, the banner reads as follows:Celebration for the glorious return of London sacerdote (司鐸), Master (司夫子) Qi Rong (啟榮).Spring breeze holds love (春風留愛).Givers: Guangzhou Tongzhi Academy (羊城通志學堂) Headmasters: Huilan Guo (郭惠南), Tingbin Wei (韋廷斌). Disciples: Haitang Li (李海棠), Guangrong Guo (郭廣容), Changshu Liang (梁長㴻), Huiting Huang (黃煇庭), Huipu Lai (賴蕙圃), Biru Cao (巢璧如), Hanchi Lu (呂翰池), Runlai Zhang (張潤來), Shizhen Jian (簡士珍), Zhaoqin Li (李兆芹), Bingkui Feng (馮炳奎), Zijing Feng (馮子敬), Zaoshao Lai (賴藻韶), Hongzhi Chen (陳鴻志), Cheng Tan (譚澄), Zhibo Yan (顏志伯), Zhaozhou Deng (鄧兆周), Zhilian Tan (譚志廉), Xuezhai Feng (馮雪齋), Dixi Zhao (趙帝錫), Shanzheng Wu (吳善政).Big Qing Dynasty, Blue feather five-rank officer (清国藍翎五品銜, mid-level Qing Dynasty rank), head of a provincial prison(府首领掌郡狱官), and disciple Jianshan Li (門下士李兼善), respectfully bows and presents this tribute(頓首拜書頌並具).'Zhe Chen goes on to quote his colleague: 'When I first read this document, I was very excited as well. I remember seeing this form of “banner” when I was a child, but this is the first time I have come across such an artefact representing an interaction between East and West. Considering the status of both sides, on one side, we have a British sacerdote (司鐸), which refers to more than just a priest; and on the other side, we have disciples of the Qing Dynasty, not just ordinary disciples, but high-status individuals from Guangdong (the neighbouring province to Hong Kong). This makes the artefact’s value quite exceptional. Furthermore, during the Qing Dynasty, I imagine such artefacts would have been incredibly rare worldwide. It would be worthwhile to consult relevant resources and conduct further research on it.'
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* Goblets. A set of 8 silver goblets designed by Anthony Elson for Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1975,1977, each of traditional form with cast stem a geometric trellis pattern on a circular pedestal with circular domed foot, each with gilded interior, bases stamped with makers marks, 20 cm high, 1720gQTY: (8)NOTE:Anthony Gordon Elson was born in Worthing, Sussex in 1935. He was a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths having trained under Dunstan Pruden at Brighton College of Art in 1956.
* Spoons. A collection of silver spoons, including two Victorian serving spoons by Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd, London, 1887, four Victorian teaspoons by John, Henry & Charles Lias, London, 1827, each with a monogram, two ladles by Elkington & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1900, engraved with a family crest plus four other serving spoons, total weight approximately 657g QTY: (12)
* Pepper Mill. A silver pepper mill by Anthony Elson for Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1978, with cast gilt bands with a geometric trellis pattern and matching finial, the underside with the maker and designer mark, contained in the original card box, 11.5 cm high, weightedQTY: (1)NOTE:Anthony Gordon Elson: born 1935 Worthing, Sussex. Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. 1956 trained under Dunstan Pruden at Brighton College of Art where he received a diploma.
* Clothing. A Victorian General Officer's Uniform, comprising: a scarlet melton cloth tunic with black facings and heavy bullion embroidered collar, cuffs, and shoulder cords, general officers silvered buttons by Jennens & Co, London, to the breast, epaulettes, and tail, historic moth damage, chest 80 cm (31.5 ins), inner arm of sleeves 49.5 cm (19.5 ins), length 81 cm (32 ins); black cloth trousers with silver oak leaf braiding, waist 102 cm (40 ins), length 118 cm (46.5 ins); and sword belt with bi-metal V.R. belt plate, manuscript label in the owner's hand pertaining to provenance attached, general wear commensurate with age QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Josslyn Francis Pennington, 5th Baron Muncaster (1834-1917); Private Collection, Derbyshire (purchased from the Penningtons at Ardverikie Castle).
* Trumpet Banner. An heraldic ceremonial banner for the reign of Queen Victoria, 19th century, hand-embroidered in high relief using gold and silver metallised threads, and coloured threads, with the Royal coat-of-arms within the garter, supported by a lion and a unicorn with the Royal motto below, a crown above flanked by winged putti and Queen Victoria's cypher 'V R', scrolling border with cornerpieces of shamrocks, thistles, and roses, on a crimson silk ground, somewhat dusty and worn, with some loose and lost threads, and ground perishing (some old repairs), dark blue grosgrain backing (soiled), 5 metal hooks along top edge, side and lower edges bordered with gold fringing (approximately 10.5 cm section lacking from lower edge), lacking tassels to top corners, dimensions excluding fringe 50.5 x 42 cm (20 x 16.5 ins) QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Private Collection, Derbyshire.Trumpet banners such as these, which are attached to the instruments that state trumpeters use to sound fanfares at ceremonial events, rarely come onto the market.
* Mixed Silver. A silver armada silver dish by Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1985, 17.5 cm diameter, 276g, together with four silver napkin rings, 6 silver teaspoons by Samuel Godbeheret and Edward Wigan, London 1792, each engraved with the initial 'G', 13 cm long, a set of 12 silver coffee spoons, and other items, approximately 667gQTY: (a small box )
* Table Suite. A silver candlestick converted to seven light candelabra designed by Anthony Elson for Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1973, the cast gilt stem with geometric trellis pattern on a circular pedestal and domed foot, 32.3 cm high, together with a pair of candlesticks designed by Anthony Elson for Garrard & Co Ltd, 1973, each with matching geometric stems on circular pedestal and domed foot, 24.5 cm high, 953gQTY: (3)NOTE:Anthony Gordon Elson: born 1935 Worthing, Sussex. Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. 1956 trained under Dunstan Pruden at Brighton College of Art where he received a diploma.
* Tea Service. A four-piece Queen Anne style "Britannia Silver" tea service by Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1977, comprising of coffee pot, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, of plain form, the tea and coffee pot of pear-shaped with domed hinged cover, wooden handles, the underside of each stamped with makers mark, the coffee pot, 24 cm high, approximately 2009gQTY: (4)
* Mixed Jewellery. A 15ct gold ladies wristwatch, the white enamel dial signed 'Waltham', stamped '15' on a 9ct gold strap, together with a yellow metal charm bracelet, unmarked but with a 9ct gold heart shape lock, an Edwardian 9ct gold pendant set with pink stone surrounded by pearls with a pearl drop, reverse stamped 'W.B. Bros 9ct' suspended on a fine 9ct gold chain, plus two Victorian gold plated guard chains plus various silver jewellery and propelling pencils including an Asprey exampleQTY: (12)
* Mixed Silver. A George IV silver serving spoon by Richard Crossley & George Smith IV, London, 1811, of plain form engraved with a monogram, 30 cm long, 118g, together with a pair of silver spoons by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, 1850, of plain form engraved with a monogram, 142g, a sifter spoon by John, Edward, Walter & John Barnard (Barnard & Sons Ltd), London, 1868, 51g, plus other mixed silver items including sugar tongs, toddy ladle serving spoon, total weight approximately 624gQTY: (a shoe box )
* Cutlery. American Sterling silver cutlery, circa 1920s, comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 dinner knives, 12 dessert forks, 9 dessert knives, 12 dessert spoons, 11 teaspoons, 6 serving spoons, 12 tea knives, 6 grapefruit spoons, 6 coffee spoons plus 4 matching pepperettes, gross weight approximately 3030gQTY: (a shoe box )
* Snuff Box. An Italian tortoiseshell and white metal oval snuff box, late 18th century, the lid inlaid with white metal, mother of pearl and brass, depicting two putto each holding a trident representative of Neptune with dolphins flanking a fountain, 8.5 cm long, some damage to the tortoiseshell, together with a French silver buckle, early 19th century, 10 long, plus two papier mache snuff boxes, 19th century, one painted with a female, 8 x 5 cm QTY: (4)
* Clothing. A gentleman's embroidered silk waistcoat, late 18th century, hand-stitched cream silk waistcoat finely embroidered to front panels in polychrome silk threads, using satin stitch, stem stitch, french knots, and chain stitch, with all-over large floral sprigs, and wide borders of flowers and leaves on sinuous stems, pocket flaps and 10 buttons embroidered to match, back of cream wool, some foxing (especially to back), underarms stained, edges of neck and underarms slightly fraying, lined with silk and linen (toned), chest 88 cm (34.5 ins), length 70 cm (27.5 ins), together with two other embroidered cream silk waistcoats similar: one with small sprigs overall, and trefoil and leaf border, worked in shades of green, burgundy, yellow, and brown, with 8 embroidered buttons and pocket flaps (for false pockets) to match, flaps becoming detached, later hand-made lace ruffle stitched to edge of left-hand side, a few stains, mainly to underarms, edges of neck and underarms slightly frayed, chest 86 cm (34 ins), length 57 cm (22.5 ins), and the other with chain stitch stripes of green silk thread flanked by cream silk thread, additionally stitched all over with tiny silver spangles in a lattice pattern (some missing), edges of front panels and pocket flaps embroidered with a border of metallic thread and green and pink chenille thread, buttons stitched with spangles and a flower to match, chest 97 cm (38 ins), length 74.5 cm (29.25 ins)QTY: (3)
* Canteen. An Austrian '800' silver canteen of cutlery, circa 1920, comprising 6 dinner forks, 6 dinner knives, fish servers, 6 fish knives, 6 fish forks, 6 dessert forks, 12 dessert knives, 12 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons, 8 serving spoons, contained in a fitted box, gross weight approximately 2300gQTY: (1)
* Clothing. An Egyptian-style Assuit blouse, circa 1920s, cream net woven with hammered white metal pieces forming geometric vertical bands, with short ruched sleeves, and shallow v-neck, the shoulders and centre of front elaborately beaded with silver-coloured seed beads, cream bugle beads, glass beads, and faux pearls, occasional loss of beads, bust 112 cm (44 ins), sleeves 13 cm (5 ins), length 57 cm (22.5 ins), together with a black Assuit shawl woven with yellow metal pieces, sometime crudely made into an overdress (some edges raw and slightly fraying)QTY: (2)
* Equestrian Salver. A William IV silver salver, makers mark worn but probably Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield 1833, the substantial circular salver embossed with horse racing panels amongst grape and vine decoration, with scroll and grape edge, raised on three curved shell and scroll supports, 45.5 cm diameter, approximately 2480gQTY: (1)
* Bon Bon Dishes. "The Queen's Beasts Silver Jubilee 1952-1977", a pair of silver bon bon dishes by Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1977, limited edition numbered 30/250, the bowl engraved and with scalloped edge, surrounded with the ten gilt beasts, with original fitted box, gross weight 549gQTY: (2)
A Football League (Coca-Cola) Cup, Finalists Medal 1992-93 in silver and enamel. Inscribed to the reverse “Finalists 1992-93”, contained in its original case of issue. Arsenal beat Sheffield Wednesday managed by Trevor Francis.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A silver ingot with low relief figure of a blindfold female nude, entitled “l lingottino Della Fortuna” (The Ingot of Fortune) inscribed to the reverse “TO A FINE GENTLEMAN”*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
Queen’s Silver Jubilee match May 1977: A silver presentation Quaich, inscribed “Queen’s Silver Jubilee”. Hampden Park 17th May 1977” with The Football League crest and Glasgow Football Association crest, 15.5cm wide bears marks for Wakley & Wheeler, London 1977, weight of silver 162gms, 5.22ozs*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A silver twin-handled presentation cup, inscribed “Managers’ Player of The Year Award” for The Best Player in Division Two. Sponsored by Gallaher Limited, makers of Park Drive Cigarettes. “Trevor Francis Birmingham City” of campagna form, bears marks for John H Lunn, Birmingham 1972, on a plinth base, overall height 25cm high, weight of silver 264gms, 8.51ozs.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A presentation silver waiter inscribed “Nationwide Football League Manager of The Month” Trevor Francis Birmingham City November 1996, with low relief footballers and a gadrooned border, maker RS, Birmingham, 1996, 17.5cm diameter, weight of silver 223gms, 7.17ozs.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
European Cup, a presentation silver waiter inscribed Nottingham Forest-European Champions Madrid 1980”, of circular outline raised on four scroll feet, 15.5cm diameter, bears marks for Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1980, weight of silver 176gms, 5.69ozs*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A 1980 UEFA European Super Cup runners up silver medal awarded to Trevor Francis. Obverse with footballer in relief and UEFA, reverse SUPER COMPETITION 1980, with original case of issue. Played over two legs. Valencia beat Nottingham Forest on away goals rule after 2-2 draw.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
The Rous Cup 1985-86 season winners medal in silver gilt, contained in presentation case, 37mm, 36gms. April 23rd Wembley: England 2-1 Scotland. Trevor Francis played No. 8. He was playing for Sampdoria at the time.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A Football League Cup Finalist Medal 2000-2001 in silver contained in its original case of issue, the match was between Birmingham City and Liverpool who won on penalties. Trevor Francis was Manager of Birmingham City at the time.*SOLD WITH A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION STATING THE ABOVE LOT HAS COME FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TREVOR FRANCIS*
A fine circa 1700 silver (white metal) mounted plug bayonet, 13 1/4" broad tapering blade with part double edge, coat of arms and floral engraving, burr wood plud grip, silver mounts and winged grotesque cross guard figures, complete with silver mounted leather sheath, traces of stamped markings, 48cm overall
Jubilee Mint The Year of the Three Kings 80th Anniversary Solid Silver Proof 3 Coin Collection, coins encapsulated in case with COA, Best of British NHS silver proof 50p, encapsulated in case with COA and Harrington & Byrne 2020 Centenary of the Unknown Warrior Silver Proof 3 Coin Cover collection with COA
Collection of genuine British Airways Concorde themed ephemera to include hip flasks, playing cards, wallets, diaries, 4x plain paper pocket sized notepads, 3 sets of pewter napkin rings, stationary sets, a Bradford Exchange/Royal Worcester limited edition collectors plate, 2 albums of mostly personal photographs of Concorde and various other types including pictures of Air France Flight 4590 post crash wreckage in hanger (with associated negatives), a Farewell To Concorde limited edition signed silver coin cover from Westminster (387/950), 2 A4 sized document wallets, a menu, 5 ties, puzzle, 4 framed pictures (2 identical Concorde, an aerial view of Brooklands and 'Eighty Years Of Aircraft Manufacture At Weybridge 56x39.5cm) etc., also included a pair of Chinon binoculars and a 1/72nd scale Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight 3 aircraft model kit set from Airfix, collection from the estate of an ex British Airways Concorde engineer

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