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THE WALTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB SILVER CHALLENGE MEDAL 1929,awarded to E.H. Thatcher, the obverse depicting a tennis player mid-serve, the reverse inscibed 'WALTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB CHALLENGE MEDAL 1929 E.H. THATCHER', in sterling silver, maker V&S, 3.9cm diameter, approx 39g, in period fitted case
Inghirami (Francesco) Monumenti Etruschi o de Etrusco Nome, 6 vol. & Index bound in 12, first edition, [one of 350 copies], hand-coloured aquatint additional pictorial title, 466 engraved plates, many aquatint, a few printed in sepia, many hand-coloured or partly so, a few heightened with gold or silver (a little tarnished), hand-coloured plates with tissue guards, errata leaf and list of subscribers at end of Index, a few titles with traces of old ink inscription, foxing, particularly to text, a few minor marginal tears or defects, contemporary half sheep, worn, especially spines, joints split, some spines defective, 4to, Badia Fiesolana, 1821-26.⁂ Monumental work on all aspects of Etruscan, and some other, antiquities, complete with the Index volume which is often missing.
Binding.- Winter (William) Shakespeare's England, embellished with original pen, ink and wash drawings of Shakespearean interest by E. Fitch, loosely inserted card with inscription from Philadelphia rare book dealer A. S. W. Rosenbach, sumptuous red morocco binding by Bradstreet's, the covers decorated with borders of oak leaves and acorns using onlays of green morocco and gilt vines, spine gilt in compartments, green morocco doublures with gilt dentelles and leafy sprays with minute butterflies, silver moire silk endpapers with gilt borders and a rose in each corner, t.e.g., housed in red morocco pull-off case, 8vo, New York & London, 1894.⁂ Unique and stunning work with delightful vignettes by an accomplished yet little-know artist E. Fitch - one illustration is signed "E. Fitch Catskill" but we have been unable to trace an illustrator of that name in the New York state area. The text is a guide to the American literary pilgrim and it would seem possible that Rosenbach (or another bookseller) might have commissioned the embellishments in this copy for an important client.
Longus. Daphnis & Chloé, translated by Messire Jacques Amyot, one of 160 copies signed by the artist, printed in russet & black, colour frontispiece and illustrations by Sylvain Sauvage, some heightened with gold or silver, bound in russet morocco, each cover with three columns of five vertical rules in gilt & black with decorative capitals in gilt and 4 gilt discs at base against parallel horizontal lines in light blue across foot of boards, spines titled in gilt and with column in gilt and black, vellum doublures and flyleaves, g.e., original pictorial wrappers bound in, board slip-case, 8vo (230 x 140mm.), Paris, 1925.⁂ Attractive edition of this classical work, with Sylvain Sauvage's Art Deco illustrations suitably mirrored in the elegant binding.
Mining & Metallurgy.- Calvör (Henning) Acta historico-chronicologico-mechanica circa metallurgiam in Hercynia Superiori. Oder Historisch-chronologische Nachricht und theoretische und practische Beschreibung des Maschinenwesens, 2 vol. in 1, engraved illustration and 48 plates, 7 folding, one with overlays, 1763; Historische Nachricht von der Unter- und gesamten Ober-Harzischen Bergwerke..., errata leaf at end, 1765, together 2 works in 1 vol., first editions, woodcut head-pieces and initials, title of first work with contemporary ink signature and slightly soiled, old ink stamp "G.D." to verso of titles, very lightly browned with one or two small stains but generally very clean, contemporary half sheep, rubbed, joints split, spine worn at head, folio, Braunschweig ⁂ The first is an important work on mining technology, intended as a supplement to Schlüter's Gründliche Unterricht von Hüttenwerken published in Braunschweig in 1738 (see lot 292), and bound, as often, with Calvör's invaluable historical companion volume on the history of mining in Germany, specifically the Harz mountains in northern Germany. Mining had taken place in the Harz mountains since the middle of the 10th century and they were the source of a number of metals and minerals including silver, lead, gold, copper, iron, sulphur, alum, and arsenic.
Antarctic.- Koettlitz (Reginald) Group of 15 gelatin silver prints of Antarctica, some joined to form panoramas, most captioned in manuscript to verso (presumably in Koettlitz's hand), including views of the Discovery and surroundings from Hut Point, Western Mountains, South Victoria Land, Winter Harbour, tabular ice bergs etc., together with 4 other photographs (not of Antarctica), a studio portrait of Koettlitz by James Bacon of Newcastle upon Tyne, and 4 later postcards from other Koettlitz family members, most photographs c.100 x 150mm., but three conjoined to form panorama 105 x 405mm., c.1904 (19)⁂ Reginald Koettlitz (1860-1916) was born to a German father and English mother in Ostend, the family later settling in Kent. After practising as a doctor in County Durham, Koettlitz joined the Jackson Harmsworth Expedition to Franz Joseph Land in 1894-97 as physician and geologist. He then volunteered for Scott's Discovery expedition to the Antarctic (1901-04), as physician and biologist. The Scott Polar Research Institute holds 19 albums of photographs from that expedition and the photographers are mostly identified by initials, including c.130 images marked "K" - presumably Koettlitz. For his work on the expedition Koettlitz was awarded a Royal Geographical Society medal.Only two of the photographs are dated: one with annotation to verso "Winter Harbour Release Operations Sawing near ship, noon 12.1.4"; and the other "Winter Harb. 1904 Pressure undulations & ridges off C. Armitage also pool of open water. Taken from the Ridge the upper and southern end. Fine but cloudy 1p.m. Jan 4/04. F42 - 1/4?. Print 5 min."Three of the postcards are addressed to his niece Miss U[lrica] Koettlitz and one asks "Did you know R.K. took colour photos in the Discovery? I suppose all his material returned to him was lost in the museum. But he was well ahead of his time." If such photographs should ever surface they would be the earliest colour images of Antarctica, predating those taken by Frank Hurley on the ill-fated Shackleton expedition of 1914-17.
India.- Himalayas.- Mining.- Calvert (John) Vazeeri Rupi, the Silver Country of the Vazeers, in Kulu: Its Beauties, Antiquities, and Silver Mines. Including a Trip over the Lower Himalayah Range and Glaciers, first edition, half-title, tinted lithographed frontispiece and additional pictorial title, 32 lithographed plates (25 tinted), large folding lithographed map, hand-coloured in outline, wood-engraved illustrations in text, 2 advertisement ff. at end, original pictorial cloth, gilt, little darkened and rubbed, [Yakushi C20], 8vo, E. & F.N. Spon, 1873.⁂ A very good copy of this profusely illustrated account of northern India and the lower Himalaya range. As one would expect from an author who was a Fellow of the Geological Society and pre-eminent mining engineer the work is peppered with geological references. It is rare at auction.
Pair of "Cap i pota" figures. Spain, first half of the 18th century.Carved and polychrome wood. Nimbuses in silver (with contrasts).Measurements: 50 cm and 53 cm high.Pair of dressed images representing two saints kneeling in an attitude of veneration and exaltation of the word of God. Both figures stand out for their delicate and finely worked polychromy, especially in their hands and faces, with masterly details in their features and expressions. They have silver nimbuses on their heads, identifying them as saints, and one of them holds a staff with a double-barred cross. The "cap i pota" images are figures worked in detail only on the face and hands, on a wooden structure carved to a greater or lesser extent. Although figures for dress were often used in processions, in this case it is a figure intended for private devotion, given its small size. The visible parts are covered with a thin layer of stucco and polychromed, while the rest is covered with royal robes. These images were particularly appreciated for their naturalism, as the fact that they were dressed in real clothes gave them a greater degree of realism than those that were simply carved, which were often not of sufficient quality to achieve the degree of naturalism so sought after in religious art from the Baroque period onwards.
R. Seitzinger Suhl 12 bore side by side shotgun, 29.5 inch barrels choked 1/2 and 3/4, non ejector action, chequered pistolgrip stock, the forend inlaid with silver escutcheon serial number 13184. With wood case, accessories and vintage BSA cartridges. UK SHOTGUN LICENCE OR RFD REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.117cm longCondition report: The shotgun is in good presentable condition, it has probably been professionally refinished at some point. The bores are bright and shiny with no pitting, they each match the .719 nitro proof. The barrels ring when tapped, are free from dents and only show very minor signs of wear and very light exterior surface corrosion. The non-ejector action appears to function correctly and is on face with the barrels which have no wobble when the forend is removed. The stock has only minor dents or marks but is almost perfect.
Double barrel 11bore percussion shotgun, 27.5inch Damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches, originally patch lock, the lockplates marked Cartmell patent.Thomas Cartmell was a Doncaster-based gunsmith with a premises on the High Street between 1817 and 1827. The original patchlock hammers contained the explosive compound and when this gun was converted to percussion, the replacement hammers kept the unusual form of the originals.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.111cm longCondition report: Actions work correctly, the hammers do not have detachable noses, one nose on the right-hand hammer has a section chipped away. The barrels ring when tapped and the ribs are still sound and in place with no loose parts. The bores have light overall pitting throughout, similar to the outside of the barrels. There are some deeper pitting patches to the outside of the barrels see additional images which have been added to the online description on our website to see this. The stock has a dark overall patina with lots of knocks and marks from use. There is a small piece that has been let in to the underside of the stock just ahead of the tip of the trigger guard tang. There are no major splits to the stock although there two short splits just ahead of the lock plate, one of these can be seen in images 6 and 7 online. The silver barrel key plates have been split and the barrel key is worn and possibly not original.
Collection of medals and badges, to include a 1914-1918 medal for Maurice Davies, a miniature 1914-1918 medal, Victory Medal for Gnr. R Pirpoint R.A. 79731, 1914 Star for L. Cpl. J. Connolly 1st Manchester Regiment, two WWII Defence Medals, one in box for John Lowndes of Blackpool, 1939-1945 medal, Africa Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, Atlantic Star, France and Germany Star, and 1939-45 Star, together with various badges and buttons also a 1920's set of De La Rue cards with swastika designs to the reverse, and a silver Lancashire Masonic medal.
Ruger 10-22 .22 semi automatic rifle, 18 inch barrel, stainless steel finish, serial number 238-40422, with two ten shot magazines, fitted with un-numbered Parker Hale moderator, Nikko Stirling Silver Crown 3-9x40 scope. UK RFD OR FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .22 RIFLE AND MODERATOR VARIATION REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT. 109cm long
G.R.I Ishapore SMLE No.1 MkIII* .303 bolt action rifle, 24inch barrel, the wrist joint dated 1949, serial number 60327KUK RFD OF FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 RIFLE VARIATION REQUIRED TO BUY THIS LOT.113cm long Condition report: The rifle is in generally good condition. The bore shows some signs of wear but a strong rifling pattern remains. The blueing of the metalwork is worn away in places giving a silver grey patina. The stock has had some armourers repairs to the toe and heel of the butt. There is another to the forend beside the chamber (just underneath the serial number) The top handguard between the barrel band and the nosecap has warped slightly leaving a small gap between the upper handguard and the forend. The stock has a pleasing patina nice lustre. Matching serial numbers to bolt and action but not to the stock.
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