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Lot 171
Constantin-Ernest-Adolphe-Hyacinthe Guys, Dutch / French 1802-1892- Promenade au bois; pencil, pen and brown ink, watercolour, and brown and grey wash heightened with gum arabic on buff paper, 16.5 x 29.5 cm. Provenance: Felix Wildenstein, New York.; Anon. sale, 25 May 1984, lot 278.; Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 11 October 1995, lot 140.; The estate of the late designer Anthony Powell. Exhibited: Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Art, '10th Exhibition of Watercolors and Pastels', 10 January-12 February 1933.; Toledo, Toledo Museum of Art, November-December 1946.; Toronto, The Art Gallery of Toronto, 'The Spirit of Modern France 1745-1946', January-February 1947, no.24. Note: The present work is a striking examples of the observational style which is characteristic of Guys’s artistic approach, gesturing towards his role as both a watercolourist and newspaper illustrator. His choice of medium allows him to imbue his work with a sense of spontaneity, thereby reinforcing his subject as a momentary glimpse into 19th-century French high society. Please refer to department for condition report
Lot 179
Mixed Lot: circular spirit burner base (incomplete a/f), London 1904, a pair of Edwardian sprung wishbone sugar tongs, London 1902, a Victorian christening fork and spoon, heavily chased with a grapevine pattern, Sheffield 1891 by Martin Hall & Co, small pair of Victorian cauldron salts, wrythen fluted and on three ball feet, Birmingham 1881, a miniature lighthouse pepperette, Birmingham 1912, Irish mustard spoon (a/f), cauldron salt with blue glass liner, Chester 1919, and a pair of broken dressing table candlesticks stamped 'sterling' (loaded), weighable silver 304gms (qty)
Lot 110
Societé D'Aquarellistes Francais, 8 vols, - loose leaf folders of text and illustration featuring significant 19th Century French artists, atlas folio, printed boards, H. Launette and Coupil & Co., Paris, late 19th Century; and Lacalotte (Michel) The Art & Spirit of Paris, 2 vols, 4to, cloth, illus., Abbeville Press, New York, first edition, 2003, in d.s.
Lot 259
A COLLECTION OF 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY TREEN, METALWARE, ETC, comprising an Art Nouveau bronze desk calendar or photograph frame, with dolphin side supports, the plinth base with central 'H' within a circle, height 10cm x width 22.5cm, a pair of Victorian brass and agate mounted candlesticks with integral sconce and drip-pan, on waisted stem with ring handles, on domed base mounted with three cabochon banded agate, height 16.5cm, a cold painted spelter pin cushion in the form of a parrot, height 9.5cm, a Victorian glass spirit flask with brown leather sleeve, an ebonised owl inkwell with pen rest base, a carved wooden bear vesta holder / striker, height 10.5cm, a copper ashtray advertising Bradshaw's Drapery Warehouse Birmingham, a circular brass dish with pierced rim, diameter 18.7cmand a Scandanavian carved wooden jug ( 10) (Condition report: one of the agate cabochons is chipped, owl and bear are very dusty, parrot has splits in the spelter feet but don't appear to be broken off, generally all items are in useable condition)
Lot 313
A BOX OF CURIOS AND COLLECTABLES, comprising a bronze sphere etched with a sun design to the top and horizontal bands to the circumference, height 10.5cm x diameter 10cm, a cylindrical leather beaker, four bell metal spirit measures two 'SMALL BRANDY 4D', 'LARGE BRANDY 5D' and a double sided 'GIN 5D / LARGE WHISKY ?? 6D', height of tallest 4.8cm, a primitive stone mortar, height 13.5cm, as. Allcock Co Ltd brass fishing reel, diameter 6cm (2 1/4 inches) and a group of rusted hinges and knife blades (Parcel) (Condition report: the sphere has wear, the leather beaker is badly cracked , the largest measure has two holes drilled to the top rim, the mortar is chipped and scratched, the fishing reel is well used)
Lot 78
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER SPIRIT KETTLE ON STAND, of oval form, basket weave insulation, the pull off cover with ebonised finial over fanned decoration, the kettle engraved with a crest over stop reeding, the stand with four Neo-classical legs with paw feet and fitted with a circular burner, makers Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington) and the mark looks to have been struck over Charles Stuart Harris in two places, gross weight 28.07ozt, 873.0 grams (Condition report: wear to the crest and hallmarks, sits level on a flat surface, small dent on the side without the crest, silver polish has got between the wicker and some wicker is missing)
Lot 186
A pair of silver-plated candlesticks, Inoic form with material swags to square base, removable sconces, 30cm; and a silver-plated spirit kettle on a stand, part-wrythen fluted design, overall 32cm.Qty: 3Condition report:The silver plate on both candle sticks is very rubbed and the copper under is showing through on most edges. There are small dings around the bases and one sconce is bend and does not sit flat on the top. The kettle is good with no cracks just a bit rubbed on the edges and some light plate wear to the corners. Please see the photos online.
Lot 1338
Postcards, Advertising, a good collection of approx. 30 UK product adverts, Inc. Shell Motor Spirit (crease), Crown Motor Spirit, Fry's (driver, burglar, children in cupboard), Madame Aida, removals, Ruskin, Williams's Famous Toffees, Carter's Seeds, Borespring Barnsley Linen, Bishop's Furniture Warehouse, Nestles (2 cats), Balloon Fabric, etc (mixed condition)
Lot 1345
Postcards, Advertising, a good UK product advertising selection of 16 cards inc. Millennium flour 'The Bakers Dream', Millennium bread invitation to tea, Macfarlane Lang biscuit novelty (chromo), Pratt's Motor Spirit, Prana Sparklets, Melox Marvels, White Horse Whisky, Crawford's Crackers etc (mainly gd)
Lot 139
A Victorian silver spirit flask, Thomas Johnson I, London 1860, with pull off cup type cover, 11cm high approximately 154g CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 18
A pair of Victorian silver mounted spirit decanters, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Frances Hollings Shepherd, Birmingham 1893, in the form of ducks, 14.5cm wide/see illustration CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 800
Kevin 'Pro' Hart MBE (1928-2006)/The Races/the racecourse surrounded by numerous figures, a dog chasing a hare in the foreground/signed and dated '84/oil on zinc, 120cm x 182cm/Note: Born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Pro Hart was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement and his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback/see illustration CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 408
Quantity of alcohol to include 4 bottles of vintage port (Kopke Quinta St Luiz 1977 75cl, Taylor's 1978 70cl, Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas 1969, Delaforce Sons & Ca 1980 Quinta Da Corte 75cl) together with Croft Fine Tawny Standard port 75cl, Chairman's Reserve rum, Bols banana liquer and Metaxa spirit (all bottles sealed) (2 boxes)
Lot 159
1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Transmission: automaticMileage:31673Before David Plastow left his senior position at Rolls-Royce following the take-over of Vickers plc, he had been responsible for a series of models, amongst which was the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. It was unveiled in October 1980 as a replacement for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. The coachwork of the Silver Spirit had been designed at the in-house styling centre by Fritz Feller and gave the impression of being stretched in comparison with the bodies of the previous generation. Direct comparison, however, showed only small differences. The new models had slightly grown in length and width; height had been cut a little, although the styling was more modern than that of its predecessor. The interior was dominated by the expected combination of fine wood and sumptuous leather, and it was also the first Rolls-Royce to be fitted with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy. The long-wheelbase version was called the Silver Spur, four inches longer than the Spirit.This Rolls-Royce was originally supplied by Lex Mead at Maidenhead on 16th September 1987 and has clearly been well cared for, the history folder contains a host of well documented invoices, together with original letters from the supplying dealer confirming the order and delivery of the car. Finished in Black with Magnolia interior, the additional extras on this Silver Spur include a hide headlining and top roll, lockable lid to centre console and cocktail requisites to the rear. An electrically operated sunroof is also fitted to the rear as are picnic tables. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a good history folder, together with an MoT test certificate valid until 12th May 2023. With an invoice price of £90,845.83 this Rolls-Royce looks to be good value given its very modest mileage of only 31,673.
Lot 203
2008 Bentley Arnage R Transmission: automaticMileage:16700The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998, a large luxury saloon car that replaced the previous Bentley Turbo saloon. Built by Bentley Motors in Crewe, from 1998 to 2009, the Arnage and its Rolls-Royce sibling named the Silver Seraph, were introduced in the Spring of 1998. They were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were introduced. In 2002, Bentley updated the Red Label as the series two Arnage R. This model was launched to contrast the Arnage T, which was developed to be a sportier variant. The Arnage R was the more elegant alternative although performance was hardly compromised. Featuring two Garrett T3 turbochargers fitted to the 6.75 litre V8 engine which produces 450bhp and 875nM, capable of launching this magnificent Bentley from 0-62mph in just 5.8 seconds. Bentley quote the Arnage R as being an unrivalled example of the Grand Touring philosophy, making every journey a unique experience of power, luxury and control. A place where two very different worlds are perfectly united. Tradition and technology in absolute harmony. This excellent Bentley Arnage R was purchased by the world-renowned artist Damien Hirst as a gift for his long-term friend, accountant and financial advisor who was the business brain behind his multimillion-pound career. Supplied by Jack Barclay on the 26th June 2008 for the sum of £182,500 it features a rare 'Hooper' style rear window, designed to give added privacy to the rear occupants but also lending the back of the car a more elegant line. A rear fridge, rear knee rolls, walnut picnic tables and cream dials were among the options. This is one of the last Arnage R's and the closest to 'new' in condition as you might hope to find on the market today. It has been in the same family and has only covered 16,700 miles from new, confirmed by the service book which shows no less than fifteen Bentley main dealer stamps, eight of which were completed within the last 1000 miles covered! The last Bentley service and MoT was carried out on 31st May 2022 and it has just been fitted with two new batteries. Finished in the stunning colour combination of Black Sapphire (very dark midnight blue) with Linen (light cream) leather interior piped in Windsor Blue. This Arnage R is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate, the service book and a follow-on service book showing the service history and confirming the mileage and the original Jack Barclay order form. A unique opportunity to buy the last of its breed, low mileage, faultless history and an interesting provenance.
Lot 223
1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Transmission: paddleMileage:51800The Corniche was Rolls-Royce's coupé and convertible version of the Silver Shadow produced between 1971 and 1996. The Corniche was named 'Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two door fixed head coupé' before 1971 when the Corniche name was applied. The exterior design was by John Polwhele Blatchley. The independent coach maker James Young had already custom-made a two-door coupe variant of the Silver Shadow, but Young's model proved less popular and was soon discontinued. The model was assembled and finished in London at Mulliner Park Ward as continuation of the 1965 Silver Shadow coupé and 1967 drophead. The Corniche was also sold as a Bentley, though that model became known as the Continental in 1984. The first car to wear the Corniche name was a 1939 prototype based on the Bentley Mk. V which was never produced because of the onset of World War II. The Corniche was available both as a coupé and convertible, with the former discontinued in 1982. The car used the standard Rolls-Royce V8 engine. It had an aluminium-silicon alloy block and aluminium cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. The bore was 4.1 in and the stroke was 3.9 in for a total of 6.75 litres. Twin SU carburettors were initially fitted with a single Solex four barrel carburettor introduced in 1975. A four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs was augmented with a hydraulic self-levelling system at first on all four, but later in the rear wheels only. Four wheel disc brakes were specified, with ventilated discs added for 1972. This particular example is the ultra-rare 5000 series. These were in production however for less than three years and very few were produced, just over 300 we believe. They benefitted from the underpinnings of the new Silver Spirit with hydropneumatics self-levelling suspension, modified with Girling automatic hydraulic ride height control system and gas-charged shock absorbers. The braking was also updated to Silver Spirit specification using the new Mineral oil system. This car has been in the same ownership for the last 25 years, during which time much expenditure has been spent on the car with specialists including the Chelsea Workshop in the 1980s, where it was serviced no less than 22 times between 1982 and 1991 and it was at that time in this wonderful car's history that it was fitted with the desirable Harvey Bailey suspension. In 1983 it had a speedometer change at 25,510 miles. The car was extensively restored in the late 1990s when the engine was rebuilt, re trimmed and had a full bare metal re spray in the colour you see today blue/black. A full photographic record of this restoration is included in the history file. Also, this Rolls Royce is fitted with the rare and desirable factory fitted sunroof and comes with cream leather interior, air conditioning and electric windows. It is also important to note that it is Tax, MoT exempt and Ulez free! A truly rare luxury British coupe highly sought after by connoisseurs around the world. Offered with No Reserve, this surely must be one of the best opportunities available today!
Lot 267
1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III Transmission: manualMileage:52183The Silver Spirit was unveiled in October 1980 as a replacement for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Direct comparison, however, showed only small differences. The new models had slightly grown in length and width; height had been cut a little, although the styling was more modern than that of its predecessor. The interior was dominated by the expected combination of fine wood and sumptuous leather. The Silver Spirit was similar mechanically to the Silver Shadow, benefiting from the superb Rolls-Royce 6,750cc, V8 and sharing many mechanical characteristics of the model it replaced. The instruments were supplemented by digital units which gave such information as the time, elapsed driving time and external temperature and were the first Rolls-Royces to be fitted with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy. Originally registered in August 1994 this immaculate and original example is finished in the desirable colour combination of Royal Blue paintwork with light grey leather trim piped in blue. The file for this well maintained and low mileage Rolls-Royce shows an impressive 18 services at main agents and specialists and an advisory clear, fresh MoT. Also present is the original owners handbook and a copy of the cars construction and test records from the manufacturer. This Rolls-Royce is sensibly estimated given the cars original cost, history and current condition. Offering enormous amounts of style and luxury this car is one of the most elegant vehicles available today.
Lot 198
An interesting selection of collectables comprising:a set of four mid-20th century kitchen storage jars; a circular giltwood-mounted ceramic tile (as a table top); a modern cased C.F. Casella & Co. No. 1963 spirit level;a W. M. Tapp compass;a large 19th century salt-glaze stoneware pitcher (26.5 cm high);two 19th century bottles (one marked 'J. Schweppes & Co. - .52 Berners Street' and the other 'Arnold Perrett & Co - Wickwar'
Lot 206
A variety of interesting and collectable items to include:antique brass-faced bellows;two pairs of field glasses;a silver-plated leather-cased hunt cup;a pair of Swiss wooden 'cow bells';a stoneware bottle;a cased Meerschuam pipe;a custom-made stationary beam engine with spirit burner;Condition Report: There is some damage to the meerschaum pipe. The head of the figure is off, the bowl is away from the stem, both the hands of the figure are gone.
Lot 2052
horn-shaped and chased overall with foliage scrolls on a matted ground, populated by birds, the narrow end formed as a whistle, the hinged cover on the other end opens to reveal a pierced hinged grille, with a suspension chain50mm wide, 9dwt, 14grThe design registration diamond on this vinaigrette probably refers to either design number 242630 'Spirit Flask or scent-bottle' or design number 242631 'an etui or scent bottle'. Both were registered on 21 June 1870 by Walter Thornhill, 144 New Bond Street, London.With design registration diamond and stamped 'Thornhill' inside cover. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The suspension chain is possibly later.
Lot 315
A Rare 150th Year Anniversary Atmos clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, Geneve, made for the 150th Anniversary, No.0512, circa 1983, (calibre 540) movement signed and numbered 600580, base with a large balance wheel, base with spirit level bubble, clock is beneath a glass dome, 29cm high, with original fitted Jaeger LeCoultre caseBase with small scratches, dial chapter ring is loose, glass dome is dirty, movement not tested for its working condition, outer fitted case with wear in parts and slightly faded.
Lot 53
Attributed to Antonio Moglia (Italian, act. 1765-1783): A rare carved 'giallo tigrato' marble model of a recumbent young leopardRoman, late 18th/early 19th century its head with inset glass eyes resting on its crossed front paws, its tail wrapped around its rear left foot, raised on a rectangular verde antico marble shallow plinth base, 9cm high, 20.5cm wide, 4cm deep overallFootnotes:Provenance:Private West Country collection.By repute thought to have been brought back from Italy sometime in the early 19th century. Thence by descent to the present vendors. Although little is known about the career of Antonio Moglia, one of the outstanding characteristics defining his attributed work is perhaps the naturalness with which he was able to give life to the feline subjects which he appears to have favoured in what was perhaps his preferred sculptural medium, the highly prized marble Giallo Tigrato. Moglia is known to have been active in Rome in the late 18th and early 19th century and was undoubtedly influenced by the acclaimed 'Sala degli animali (Zoo of stone animals)' at the Vatican. Established by Pope Clement XIV (1769-1174) the collection comprised antique animals carved in marble and polychrome hard stones. A favourite tourist destination for visitors in Rome during the Grand Tour period, Pope Pius VI (1775-1799) subsequently enlarged the rooms and sculptors of the time to add the animal collection with new creations in the antique taste. These include sculptors particularly specialising in the restoration of antiques included Bartolomeo Cavaceppi (1716-1799), Carlo Albacini (1739-1807) and Francesco Antonio Franzoni (1734-1818). Moglia is also thought to have also worked on animals in the collection and on the restoration of ancient marbles belonging to Ludwig I of Bavaria. In the spirit of the fauna of the Sala degli animali, the present lot, which is undoubtedly a small-scale tourist piece created to bring back from Italy for a desktop or chimney mantel, utilises giallo tigrato marble. Hewn from quarries since classical antiquity (and until recently believed to have come from Corinth), this rare and highly prized stone was in many cases often later re-used, often to decorate Roman churches including Santa Maria Maggiore and Sant'Andrea della Valle.Two comparable feline models also attributed to Moglia were sold Christies Paris, 16th May, 2017, lot 3 and Sothebys Paris, 29th June, 2017, lot 52. Related Literature:González-Palacios, Il serraglio di pietra. La sala degli animali in Vaticano, Rome, 2013P. Liverani, G. Spinola, Vaticano, La Sala degli Animali nel Museo Pio-Clementino, Milan, 2003, p. 31, 117-118G. Borghini, Marmi antichi, Rome, 1997, p. 216.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 77
Flemish school, pps.s.XVI."Annunciation".Oil on panel.Restorations and faults.Twentieth century frame, following sixteenth century models.Faults and xylophages in the frame.Measurements: 74.5 x 61 cm; 88.5 x 74 cm (frame).In this painting, of excellent workmanship, we can appreciate a style rooted in the Flemish tradition, to which the Italian influence is added. The best of the two traditions converged in the painting of Pieter Coecke, whose models the present painter closely followed, being a contemporary of his. See the compositional and formal similarity between this Annunciation and Coecke's Annunciation (dated around 1525, Escalona Altarpiece, Toledo). The archangel Saint Gabriel appears to the Virgin, who was immersed in reading, as can be seen from the closed book on the table and her gesture of surprise. The distribution of the space, as well as the silent dramaturgy with which the two characters communicate, is similar to that of Coecke. The canopied bed is on the right, behind the Virgin, and the Holy Spirit is inscribed in a golden oval. Separating the supernatural element from the domestic interior allows the painter to describe every detail of the room without interruption: the delicacy of the furnishings, the fabrics, cushions and velvets. The sensuality of the draped robes of the two figures and the stylisation of their canons also stand out. The bronze lamp hanging from the ceiling, the golden rod carried by the angel, wrapped in a phylactery, are all expressed with the subtle language characteristic of the Flemish school, while at the same time combining Italian solutions, for example in the perspective traced through the floor tiles that take us into the sacred privacy of the room.
Lot 74
Graham Farish by Bachmann N Gauge AVRO Vulcan XH558 'The Spirit Of Great Britain' set. A special Collectors Edition set comprising- BR Class 37/4 diesel locomotive RN37558. Plus 2x AVRO Vulcan models, XH558, one in white and the other in RAF camouflage livery. Boxed, with 'fine art print', RAF training board cards, reproduction etched plates for aircraft and locomotive, paperwork etc. Contents as new. £100-150
Lot 97
A FINE CHINESE WESTERN HAN DYNASTY PAINTED POTTERY COCOON JAR. Made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery and decorated with coloured pigments in a design featuring cloud patterns within vertical bands. All original coloured pigments. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). Length of body 30.5cm, height 26.5cm. Reference: similarly decorated cocoon jars are described and illustrated in the 1991 Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book ?Spirit of Han?. Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
Lot 391
A rare 19th century Lewis Charles Daubuz carrera marble and iron mould stone for bar ingots, Length 47cm x width 20cm; together with a re-struck bar ingot from this mould. Provenance - Tremough House Penryn auction.This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 392
A 56lb Tamar Tin melting Co ingot, circa 1885, from Weir Quay Smelting House, Bere Ferrers, Devon, length 44cm width 13.5cm. Provenance - salvaged from the wreck of SS Cheerful, sunk in 1885. Note: SS Cheerful. Left Falmouth in dense fog on 20th July 1885. Fifteen miles from the Longships Lighthouse off Land’s End, due to the extremely poor visibility, she was struck amidships by the torpedo depot ship HMS Hecla, and sank within four minutes. Thirty-six of the passengers were rescued by the Hecla and taken to Plymouth, but nine went down with the ship, and three more perished shortly after being picked up. The Liverpool-registered vessel, and all two tonnes of its cargo of tin were lost. This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 393
A 19th century Melenear Hayle 56lb tin ingot, salvaged from the SS Liverpool which sunk in 1863, length 52cm width 12cm. Note: SS Liverpool. Went down off the coast of Anglesey on 12th January 1863, when travelling from Cornwall with a cargo of ingots. She collided with the barque La Plata, who was on her way from Liverpool to Lima in Peru.This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 394
An extremely rare early 19th century East India Company 56lb tin ingot, salvaged from HMS Abergavenny which sunk in Weymouth Bay, 1805, length 54cm width 14cm.Note:HMS Abergavenny sank in February 1805 off the coast of Portland with the tragic loss of 260 lives. The wreck is remembered not only for the horrific death toll, but also for the loss of its captain, John Wordsworth, the brother of the poet, William Wordsworth.The Earl of Abergavenny was part of a convoy of East Indiamen ships heading for China, on the lucrative trade route via Bengal. According to the ship’s manifest, the cargo of the Abergavenny on its final voyage was estimated to be worth around £90,000, including chests of silver dollars worth £70,000 to buy goods in both Bengal and China. Wordsworth had hoped to make his fortune and that of his brother, who would then be able to devote himself to his poetry.Sadly, in bad weather off of Portland, some of the convoy became separated and Captain Clarke of the Wexford, who had taken charge of the convoy, decided that it was best for the ships to return to Portland Roads and wait for better weather. Pilots were taken aboard to navigate them round Portland Bill, unfortunately, the pilot taken aboard the Abergavenny proved to be disastrously inept. The Fourth Mate, Thomas Gilpin, later recorded what happened: In poor light and high seas, the pilot failed to sail far enough out to sea and the ship was grounded on the Shambles. Captain Wordsworth was appalled. He realised that the damage the grounding had done to his ship would prevent her from joining the convoy and therefore he would lose out on the profitable trading he had depended upon to make his fortune. He cried out in despair: “Oh pilot! Pilot! You have ruined me!” But financial ruin was nothing compared to the subsequent loss of life, including his own, as the ship broke up in the dark with virtually no assistance from other vessels despite proximately to the coast.William Wordsworth and his sister, Dorothy, were devastated at the loss of their brother John. Their grief, in turn, affected their literary circle, especially Samuel Taylor Coleridge.This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 395
A Carvedras Truro 56lb tin ingot with circular L C Daubuz assay mark, salvaged from the wreck of SS Cheerful which sunk in 1885, length 54cm width 14cm. Note: SS Cheerful. Left Falmouth in dense fog on 20th July 1885. Fifteen miles from the Longships Lighthouse off Land’s End, due to the extremely poor visibility, she was struck amidships by the torpedo depot ship HMS Hecla, and sank within four minutes. Thirty-six of the passengers were rescued by the Hecla and taken to Plymouth, but nine went down with the ship, and three more perished shortly after being picked up. The Liverpool-registered vessel, and all two tonnes of its cargo of tin were lost. This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 396
A late 19th century Treloweth 56lb tin ingot with L C Daubuz Truro assay mark, salvaged from the wreck of SS Cheerful which sunk in 1885, length 54.5cm width 14cm. Note: SS Cheerful. Left Falmouth in dense fog on 20th July 1885. Fifteen miles from the Longships Lighthouse off Land’s End, due to the extremely poor visibility, she was struck amidships by the torpedo depot ship HMS Hecla, and sank within four minutes. Thirty-six of the passengers were rescued by the Hecla and taken to Plymouth, but nine went down with the ship, and three more perished shortly after being picked up. The Liverpool-registered vessel, and all two tonnes of its cargo of tin were lost. This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 397
A late 19th century Treloweth 28lb tin ingot with L C Daubuz assay stamp, salvaged from the wreck of SS Cheerful which sunk in 1885, length 44.5cm width 12.5cm. Note: SS Cheerful. Left Falmouth in dense fog on 20th July 1885. Fifteen miles from the Longships Lighthouse off Land’s End, due to the extremely poor visibility, she was struck amidships by the torpedo depot ship HMS Hecla, and sank within four minutes. Thirty-six of the passengers were rescued by the Hecla and taken to Plymouth, but nine went down with the ship, and three more perished shortly after being picked up. The Liverpool-registered vessel, and all two tonnes of its cargo of tin were lost. This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
Lot 398
A possibly unique Charlestown House Cornwall 28lb tin ingot with J Enthoven & Co smelthouse Charlestown assay stamp, length 39cm width 10.5cm.This large collection of extremely rare Cornish tin ingots and mining artefacts are from the collection of Neil Mercer. Mercer has collaborated with the photographer and designer Peter Russell to produce ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’, a large format, lavishly illustrated, limited edition artists publication due late 2022 / early 2023. Most of these items are featured in, and formed part of the research for the publication which contributes to, and records, the tin working history of Cornwall and Dartmoor and is the culmination of fourteen years of research and practical tin working. The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin: a one-time limited edition of 300 copies, sequentially numbered and signed by the authors, within a slipcase, with the copy mediaeval seal of the Devon Stannary in tin metal smelted during the project from historic and modern tin and inset into the case. Foreword by the landscape archaeologist Dr Tom Greeves; ' ... this is a book of magic, passion and beauty, captured essentially through stunning visual images. I heartily commend it to everyone, but in particular to those for whom Dartmoor is a special and elemental place, rich in human messages'. For further information about ‘The Spirit Of Dartmoor Tin’ and to order a copy, visit their website http://www.spiritofdartmoortin.com/ or email: info@spiritofdartmoortin.com
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