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A rare large tin smelting 'candle' from a reverbatory furnace, possibly from the Seleggan Smelting Works, length 50.5cm.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

A rare large Cornish tin smelt 'candle', length 44cm.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

A Cornish tin smelt 'candle', length 20cm.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

A Cornish tin smelt 'candle', length 12cm.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

A Cornish tin smelt 'candle', length 7cm.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

A bundle of tin straws salvaged from the SS Liverpool which sunk in 1863, length of longest 54.5cm. 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

A large 19th century transfer printed meat platter in Alliance pattern, for the Boscean Mine Count House, St Just, Cornwall, width 55cm.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

A late 19th century circular stained glass panel depicting a Cornish engine house, diameter 20cm.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

A Penpoll Tin Smelting Co Truro bar ingot, length 30.5cm.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

A 19th century Tamar Works bar ingot, salvaged from the wreck of SS Cheerful which sunk in 1885, length 19cm. 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

An early 20th century Penpoll tin ingot, the back stamped 'OPENING OF NEW WORKS BY LORD DERBY LIVERPOOL 13TH JULY 1928' length 5.5cm.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

Two 19th century Tamar Works tin plates, salvaged from SS Cheerful and from the Weir Quay Smelting House, Bere Ferrers, Devon, length 10cm. 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

A bronze hot mark inscribed 'BISSOE TIN SMELTING WORKS NR TRURO', with wrought iron handle, 11.5cm x 9cm.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

A bronze hot mark inscribed 'PENPOLL TIN SMELTING CO LTD TRURO' with wrought iron handle, 12.5 x 9.5cm (repaired)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

A bronze hot mark inscribed 'CORNISH TIN SMELTING CO REDRUTH', 11 x 8cm.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

A bronze hot mark with Lamb and Flag design, 8.5 x 11cm.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

A bronze hot mark inscribed 'CHYANDOUR' and with lamb and flag, 9.5 x 12cmThis 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 

A bronze hot mark with lamb and flag, 9 x 12.5cm.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

A bronze hot mark inscribed 'TREREIFE', 9 x 13cm.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

A 19th century invoice from Chyandour Smelting House, dated 12th November 1859, with the names John Gluyas Wendron and Trenerick Wood Sheane, signed R Wellington on behalf of Thomas Bolitho & Sons.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

An accounts sales headed letter from Williams, Harvey & Co Limited, dated 1942.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

A cassiterite specimen in original tin and with label from Rosemellyn Streaming Works Roche.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

A cassiterite specimen in original tin and with label from Rosemellyn Streaming Works Roche.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

An early 20th century tin sample in a glass bottle, inscribed 'Tin sample from Stewarts Tin Stream Works, Old Portreath Road', within pine case, length 16cm.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

A rare old time wood tin specimen with banded pattern, 11 x 10cm.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

A rare old time wood tin specimen with banded pattern, 5 x 6cm.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

A rare Cornish grain tin specimen, 7.5 x 5.5cm.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

Cornish tin concentrate in it's original envelope, from The Cornish Base Metal Co, dated 24.6.1959.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

Cornish tin concentrate in it's original envelope, taken by Capper Pass Ltd, North Ferriby, North Humberside, dated 6-7-81.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

Cornish tin concentrate in it's original envelope from Trevernoe Tin Steams Co. and Penryn Minerals Agency Ltd Islington Wharf Penryn, dated 21st November 1935.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

A Cornish tin ore sample, the envelope inscribed 'Bedford United Sampled 6th Oct 1926'.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

A Cornish tin concentrate sample in original envelope by the Cornish Base Metal Co. for Pass & Son Ltd, Melton Works, North Ferriby.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

Four re-strike tin plates 'MELLANEAR WILLIAM HENRY & CO LTD HAYLE', length of longest 40cm.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

A collection of six re-strike Cornish tin plates, four for Bolitho & Sons Penzance, Chyandour and John Batton and Son Ltd.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

A collection of seven re-strike Cornish tin plates relating to L C Daubaz and Thomas Daniels Truro.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

A collection of re-strike Cornish tin plates, four relating to Trereiffe, the other two St Ives and R. R. Michell & Co Marazion.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

A collection of six re-strike Cornish tin plates for Redruth Tin Smelting Co.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

A collection of eleven various re-strike Cornish tin plates.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

A collection of eight re-strike Cornish tin plates.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

A collection of seven re-strike Cornish tin plates.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

A collection of six various re-strike Cornish tin plates.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

A stoneware storage jar impressed J D GUNN BRISTOL together with another stoneware jar marked Mackenzie & Compy Wine and Spirit Merchant 9 & 10 Quay Head Bristol and a smaller stoneware jar marked 1932 Beddington Mineral Waters LTD Brewed Ginger Beer Beddington with impressed maker mark James Pearson Ltd. (3)

Bravo Detla model Vulcan Bomber 'the spirit of britain' on wooden stand, 41cm (nose to tail) x 45cm (wingspan)Very dusty and dirty from storage, minor knocks and light scratching to the extremetiespossible damage to minor protruding parts underneath the cockpit

Enamel advertising sign, the yellow and black ground with black and white lettering "PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT ANGLO AMERICAN OIL CO LTD", 132.5cm x 46cm

Two Beswick horses: Dunn Highland pony plus Spirit of Fire (brown matt). No signs of damage.

After Christopher Robinson Sykes design for Rolls Royce, a "Spirit of Ecstasy" mascot with mount (1) 

A good old mower made by Spirit 450E (Hayter)

An early 19th century English gilt bronze mounted crackle glazed Chinese porcelain vasethe mounts in the manner of Benjamin Vulliamy (1747-1811) and Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy (1780-1853)the grey crackle glazed baluster body with a relief moulded biscuit undulating key border and scalloped girdle, the foot with a similar narrow band, the whole with applied stylised lion drop ring handles, the rim with applied flared fluted and lobed rim mounts, the foot rim mount with trellis cast border, the vase raised on an a shallow square porphyry plinth base, the vase 36.6cm high, 39cm high overall including the plinth (2)Footnotes:Benjamin Vulliamy and his son Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy (1780-1854) who traded in London as Vulliamy & Son, belonged to a family of Swiss extraction whose original business of making clocks and watches expanded rapidly during the last quarter of the 18th century due much to the entrepreneurial spirit of the senior member of the family, Benjamin. Trading from 74 Pall Mall, their surviving Ornament and Clock Books contain extensive details regarding their business practices which clearly indicate that their craftsmen were not necessarily employees of the firm, but were 'individuals or firms largely resident in London who were working independently for their own account,' (See: Furniture History, 1967, Geoffrey de Bellaigue, 'The Vulliamys and France,' pp. 45-53). Besides mechanical movements for their watches and clocks, they also designed and had made elaborate cases which incorporated porcelain figures which were supplied by William Duesbury of Derby. In addition they supplied ornamental metalwork in many guises and, as de Bellaigue remarks, 'they were prepared to supply their customers with anything from a chimney-piece to a door handle, from a piano to a button.' The Vulliamys were fully aware of current taste on the Continent and France, not only utilizing published French designs, but also copying actual French objects or their components. They are also recorded as actually purchasing works of art in Paris, either on commission or for resale, and also utilized the workshops of the Delafontaines, 'who were among the most eminent bronze manufacturers active in Paris in the beginning of the nineteenth century,' (Bellaigue, op. cit.). The Delafontaines are shown in Vulliamys' books 'as suppliers of bronze mounts, chased but not gilt, which were incorporated into candelabras, inkstands, clocks and mounted porcelain jars,' as seen on the present vases. The Vulliamys had an illustrious list of clients, including many members of the aristocracy and eminent personages, together with the patronage of the Royal Family including the Prince Regent to whom they supplied elaborate mounts, all with comparable square bases, for several Chinese porcelain vases which in the Royal Collection. These included three Chinese famille rose jardinières (RCINs 48 and 101659.1-2) and a set of four jardinières with bowls of dark blue Spode ware in imitation of Chinese porcelain (RCINs 700.1–4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of Empire giltwood fauteuils by Georges Jacob (1739-1814) and Francois-Honoré-Georges Jacob (1770-1841), a partnership often referred to as 'Jacob-Desmalter'1810-1815Each with a square back and flute-channelled surrounds, the arm supports and front legs comprised of two winged lion bust monopodiae each with upscrolled wings terminating in animalistic legs and lion paw feet, with a plain bowed seat frame, on splayed and scrolled square section rear legs, each fauteuil stamped: 'INV.e' within a tablet surround (the 'INVe' almost certainly standing for 'INVENTAIRE'), one fauteuil also with the now partially obscured stamp: 'JACOB D.R. MESLEE', each approximately: 79cm wide x 74cm deep x 102cm high, (31in wide x 29in deep x 40in high) (2)Footnotes:Provenance Purchased Koller, Zurich, 16 September 1994, Collection Dino Fabbri, Paris, lot 583.A related pair of Empire armchairs by Jacob-Desmalter sold Christie's, London, 7 July 2005, Important European Furniture, lot 449. These latter examples incorporate similar winged lions, albeit in the form of self-contained figural arm supports rather than the larger winged lion busts terminating in monopodiae as on the offered lot. However it is notable that the upwards scrolling element of the wing tips on all of these carved winged lions are certainly closely comparable. Another fauteuil with this same self-contained figural winged lion arm support is the Imperial example made in 1804 by Jacob-Desmalter for Napoleon's Throne Room at the Palais de Tuileries, which sold Sotheby's, London, 7 July 2009, Important Furniture, lot 66. The bold carving of the wings with their up-scrolled tips on the present chairs also recall the sphinx supports on a suite of seat furniture, which includes six fauteuils, supplied by Jacob-Desmalter for the Chambre à Coucher of Empress Joséphine in 1809. These are now located in the Chambre de la Reine des Belges at the Grand Trianon, which was redecorated by Louis-Philippe in 1845, D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Grand Trianon, Paris, 1975, p. 186. This set is illustrated in P. Arizzoli-Clementel & J-P. Samoyault, Le Mobilier de Versailles, Chefs-D'Ouevre du XIXeme Siecle, 2009, Dijon, fig. 58, pp.'s 186-189.Included among the four Imperial thrones made by the Jacob-Desmalter partnership, on behalf of Napoleon for various politically significant locations, is the one supplied to the Palais du Corps Legislatif in Paris (now the Assemblee Nationale). This particular throne chair, which is housed today at the Parisian Musee des Arts Decoratifs, was executed circa 1805 by Jacob-Desmalter following designs by Bernard Poyet. Its massive winged lion bust supports terminating in monopodiae are arguably closer in both spirit and proportions to those on the offered model than any of the previously referenced versions. The three other thrones are located at Fontainebleu, the Palais des Tuileries and the Senate, inside Luxembourg Palace. However the throne provided by Jacob-Desmalter for the Senate employs again the distinctive up-scrolling to the wing tips of its sphinx supports which are evident on most of the former comparables, but is nonetheless a feature notably absent from the Corps Legislatif example. 'Jacob-Desmalter'Georges Jacob (1739-1814), renowned cabinet maker active during the late 18th century, sold his business in 1796 to his two sons, who then renamed the firm Jacob Freres. The Jacob brothers, Georges II (1768-1803) and Francois-Honore-George, produced furniture directly inspired by Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquity following the fashionable Neoclassical taste of the period established by Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine in their 1801 publication, Recueil des Decorations Interieures.Francois-Honore-Georges, who added Desmalter to his family surname in 1803, provided over 330 pieces for Napoleon including most importantly the imperial throne in advance of Napoleon's coronation, which took place the following year. Throughout the reign of Napoleon (1804-15), Jacob-Desmalter was the predominant and favoured cabinet maker to the Imperial Garde-Meuble, responsible for supplying furnishings at Fontainebleau, Grand Trianon, Saint Cloud, Rambouillet and of course the Tuileries. In fact, it is noted in D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Francais du XIXeme Siecle, 1989, Paris, that between 1803 and 1813, the cost of works produced by Jacob-Desmalter for the Palais des Tuileries alone amounted to 541,765 Francs.The stamp found on the present lot, 'JACOB.D.R.MESLEE', is one recorded as being used during the period 1803-1813 by the unique 'Jacob-Desmalter' combination of François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter and Georges Jacob, D. Ledoux-Lebard, Ibid, p.268.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A chrome Rolls Royce mascot 'The Spirit of Ecstasy', the flying lady motifLocation: 3:1

Metalware and collectables to include a rum pump, a carved wooden table, a spirit kettle, lamps and other items

A George V hammered silver tea kettle, stand and burner, maker Liberty & Co. Birmingham, 1920: of circular outline with grape and foliate decorated border and woven reeded girdle, with similar decoration to the stand, raised on four legs united by an X-frame containing a spirit burner, 28cm high. 968gms, 31.12ozs

A set of three Elizabeth II silver jubilee spirit labels, maker Roberts & Belk Ltd, London, 1977: of inverted thistle shaped-outline, bears Royal Coat of Arms, Whisky, Brandy and Port, total weight of silver 96gms, 3.10ozs.

A copper spirit kettle, a lamp etc.

CK Number 2 stationary live steam engine with oscillating cylinder, whistle and three wick spirit burner, with a Mamod catalogue 

A silver plated spirit kettle and teapot with a Edwardian lamp shade.

A group of sound mixing music equipment including a Numark C3usb professional 19" mixer with USB, a Behringer 24-bit Multi-FX processor (XENYX X1222USB), a Soundcraft Spirit M8 digital-out, Xenyx 1202 Premium 12-input 2-bus mixer, a Korg Volca Beats analogue rhythm machine, a Skytec STM-3020B 4-channel music mixer (USB/MP3), a Adastra ML622 mic/line rack mixer and a USB bus, some boxed.

Four Wade Royal Victoria pottery spirit barrels, comprising Port, Gin, Sherry, and Scotch, printed marks.

MacDiarmid, Hugh [Christopher Murray Grieve, 1892-1978] Substantial collection of autograph letters the letters signed 'Chris', 'Christopher Murray Grieve', 'Christopher Grieve', or 'C. M. Grieve', various extents, the recipients comprising: 1. Miss A. Milne of Glasgow, 1927, on journalism, ('Once we know exactly who are taking the articles I have other ideas which may get at those papers which aren't, and for the development otherwise of a comprehensive service of articles on the whole range of Scottish national arts and affairs as a help towards colouring public opinion nationalistically and creating a new national spirit'), 3 pp., tear to final page; 2. R. E. Muirhead, chairman of the National Party of Scotland, 1929, on details of party politics, 4 pp.; 3. William 'Bill' MacLellan (1919-1996), publisher, 3 letters, 1946, on revising the proofs for 'A Kist of Whistles', 2 pp., and two dated 1954, on the liquidation of the Falcon Press and the publication of MacDiarmid's 'Joyce poem' (associated correspondence attached), 1 and 2 pp; 4. Peter Russell, 2 letters, 1957 and undated, on MacDiarmid's visit to China and meeting Christopher Logue in London, each 1 p.; 5. Jim Haines, 1961, enclosing a letter from South African poet David Wright, 1 p.; 6. 'Derek', apparently an editor at nationalist magazine Catalyst for the Scottish Viewpoint, 2 letters, 1968 and undated, 1 p. each, both enclosing articles for the magazine, MacDiarmid's autograph fair copies of both articles ('On Skian Dubh's Fifth Birthday', 7 pp., and 'Scotland Trapped in Cat's Cradle of Bureaucracy', 3 pp.) attached, together with an issue of the magazine (Summer 1968); 7. Edward Nairn (1918-2013), bookseller and publisher, 1973, on republishing works by MacDiarmid, 2 pp.; 8. Professor Alastair Fowler, University of Edinburgh, 2 letters, 1972 & 1975, on the publication of MacDiarmid's Complete Collected Poems, each 1 p. Together with: various untitled autograph notes and jottings by MacDiarmid (6 discrete items, first lines including: 'An excellent recent case in point is that of the late Sir George Berry, the distinguished surgeon-oculist', 4 pp., unsigned; 'War, wine and women were said to be the only subjects for song' 2 pp., unsigned); and additional manuscript material by other authors relating to Hugh MacDiarmid: Eric Linklater (1899-1974), signed typescript article on Hugh MacDiarmid, 8 pp., rectos only; 3 letters addressed to MacDiarmid, from David Archer of the Parton Press, Paul Potts (1911-1990) and apparently F. Marian McNeill (1885-1973); and 2 letters from Kenneth Buthlay (1926-2009), scholar of Scottish literature, to William MacLellan (1 folder)

MacDiarmid, Hugh [Christopher Murray Grieve, 1892-1978] Collection of autograph manuscripts all written on rectos only unless stated, mainly on foolscap sheets, secured with paperclips, and comprising: [Autobiographical reflections], begins 'From my earliest childhood I was sure I was going to be a poet', mentions Chaucer, Charles Doughty, Robert Burns, 4 ff.; [Reflections on haggis and Burns Night], 5 ff., apparently incomplete at end ('What is a haggis? It is not a wild animal hunted in the Scottish mountains ... It is, in fact, an excellent dish, but it looks barbarous, and that is probably the secret of its function ... The annual Burns Supper is a peculiarly Scottish phenomenon which has nothing to do with love of poetry ...'); [Reflections on Robert Burns and the 'Burns cult', possibly a Burns Supper speech], c.1960, 3 pp., rectos and versos, annotations in another hand; [Speech in Scots, on an unidentified occasion, possibly held in MacDiarmid's honour], c.1950, begins 'Sae faur as the feck o' my feelins are concerned ... I feel like the Yankee millionaire risen frae the gutter', 12 ff; [A critique of the Tory party with reference to Karl Popper], c.1970?, 4 ff., newspaper cutting referring to Ted Heath's Vietnam policy taped to final leaf; [Short piece on Scottish poetry], ('Attention has been concentrated on the rebirth of poetry in Lallans, and it is not sufficiently realised that along this there has been a notable development of poetry in Gaelic ...', 2 ff.; 'Mackintosh Memorial Trust. Statement regarding the future of the Cranston Tearoom in Ingram Street' ('Glasgow City Council has a worse record and reputation in regard to cultural matters than any other corporation in the United Kingdom'), 4 ff.; 'Address by Hugh McDiarmid [sic], President of the Dunedin Society, at the Annual General Meeting, 5/8/47', 21 ff., in pencil; [Speech to the 1320 Club], 5 pp., rectos and versos, with MacDiarmid's autograph corrections; 'Hugh MacDiarmid on BBC TV and Radio from Scotland', begins 'In my preview of BBC TV and Radio from Scotland in the Radio Times on 18th September I commented on the upsurge of a new creative spirit in Scottish arts ...', 4 ff.; (1 folder)Note: Many if not all of these pieces appear to be unpublished.