Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALG. Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1800The 12 inch circular silvered register centred with Prince-of-Wales surmounted rococo scroll engraved cartouche within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box triple line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed G. Ronchetti, No. 51, Spear Street, Manchester.114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A G. Ronchetti does not appear to be separately listed by Banfield however his is probably closely associated or related to the well known maker of stick, angle and wheel barometers Baptista Ronchetti who is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will probably require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer has very slight tarnishing to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. The case is in clean condition with only minimal bumps, scuffs and faults commensurate with a very easy life. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Approximately 200 singles including Smiley Culture, Soft Cell, The Soup Dragons, Sparks, Spear Of Destiny, The Specials, Spirit, Bruce Springsteen, Squeeze, Alvin Stardust, Ringo Starr, Starship, Steeleye Span, Steeley Dan, Steppenwolf, Rod Stewart, Sunny, The Sweet, Swing Out Sister, Slade, Talk Talk, Talking Heads, Tears For Fears, Teardrop Explodes, 10cc, Texas, Thin Lizzy, Three Dog Night, Jimi Hendrix etc
GREY, Zane, Riders of the Purple Sage. Grosset and Dunlap, New York, dated 1912, early reprint; The Spirit of the Border, A L Burt, New York, dated 1906, early reprint; The Thundering Herd, Harper & Brothers, New York 1925 (lettered L-Y). With 27 other Zane Grey titles and other cowboy books by Clarence E Mulford and others (2 boxes).
An early 19th century mahogany wheel barometer, by 'Joseph Lafrancho, Ludlow', inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, the broken swan-neck pediment with a turned bone finial, above a 'dry/damp' dial over a thermometer, over the 8" silvered dial with a signed spirit level dial below, 100cm high; with a framed Perry and Phillips of Bridgnorth receipt (2)Condition report: Restored, including pediment and later turned knob.Overall - fine, apart from patinated dents and scratches. One vertical hairline crack under the pediment, but generally good condition.
The ovoid body raised on three cabriole legs, with a chased border of shells and diaper work around the shoulder and cover, with a vacant cartouche (previously engraved), with later spirit lampHeight: 31cm, weight (all in): 52.9ozFootnote: Note: This newly discovered mid 18th century Edinburgh coffee urn adds to a small but important group of Scottish silver, arguably without compare. Bringing the survival to approximately seventeen (with eleven in institutions), this urn fits perfectly within the Golden Age of Edinburgh silver.With no parallel elsewhere in England or the rest of Europe, where the inspiration for this design emanates from is still the subject of debate, although the basic shape may derive something from the earlier practice of mounting ostrich eggs in silver.During the period of these urns manufacture (circa 1719 - 1767) and particularly within the height of their manufacture (circa 1730 -1750) the number of standard pouring coffee pots is minimal. This and a reference in the John Rollo, Goldsmith Edinburgh, account book 'To one Coffe poot 62 oz 2dr at 7sh 6pe per oz - £23 - 5 - 8' and the survival of this piece adds great weight to the theory of their use being for coffee, rather than as hot water or tea.Their functionality also is worthy of note, when it is considered that within contemporary accounts coffee is considered medicinal and should 'be drunk as hot as one can bear' the shape combined with the use of a burner (now lacking in most of extant examples) would have meant the contents could have been kept hot.The design of these urns seems to vary more by the period than maker, with the flair of the maker coming in the outline shape of the body; they can vary from elongated to more compressed squat forms. All but one of the surviving urns are of Edinburgh manufacture and by a small but highly regarded group of makers. The exception is a Dundee marked example by Alexander Johnston, which while marked by him and the body likely made by him, the cast elements (legs, handles etc.) appear to emanate from one of the Edinburgh makers, likely James Kerr. Research continues but it would appear that all seventeen urns could have these cast elements emanating from as few as three original workshops, although the number of makers marks struck to them is greater. While the marks to this example are now all but obliterated, it does seem possible to suggest a maker, comparing stylistic trends of shape, decoration and cast elements. The most likely candidate appears to be the highly regarded Edinburgh silversmith James Kerr, who would latterly go into partnership with William Dempster becoming Kerr & Dempster. On earlier examples Kerr’s mark is prolific and on later examples the partnerships maker's mark is also seen.Perhaps most telling is the delicately flat chased decoration and diaper work to the neck which is reminiscent of Kerr’s work on bullet teapots of the same period. The cast legs with their acanthus clasped tops, with plain rat tail rib and the raised hoof feet are also a mould recognised as coming from the Kerr workshop. Access to prepared moulds in the workshop must suggest a place of manufacture similar to the other urns featuring these patterns. The crossover of makers using the same moulds and patterns for handles, legs and spigot does add some confusion to these theories, but the majority of urns using these moulds can be tied to the Kerr (and latterly Kerr & Dempster) workshop.It is also worth noting that James Kerr was responsible for the creation of the Hopetoun tea and coffee service (originally commissioned with an ovoid coffee urn, now lost) and similarities can be seen with the light diaper work of the 18th century and hoof feet of the spirit kettle held in the collection of The National Museums of Scotland.This piece certainly pre-dates his partnership with William Dempster in 1751, so it seems safe to ascribe James Kerr’s name alone to this work. This urn is also rare in that it was made with an integral placement for the spirit lamp burner.Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
ROLLS ROYCE; a Spirit of Ecstasy car mascot later mounted on wooden base with plaque to front, 'Spirit of Ecstasy Rolls Royce 20HP Car Mascot 1922', and an unusual car mascot/radiator cap ornament, a chrome plated Classical archer standing on one leg and taking aim, height 13cm (2). CONDITION REPORT Archer - pitting to the body and wear, par of bow missing, possibly string and arrow
AFTER CHARLES SYKES; a mid-20th century chrome Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy car mascot complete with radiator cap, height 17cm. CONDITION REPORT Screw thread is perishing meaning the base of the cap is moving up and down the rod, the facsimile signature to the base of the figure is rubbed, general pitting throughout
Paul Ayihawu, "Sacred Spring", charcoal and acrylic on canvas, 90 x 120cm, c. 2021. This painting is inspired by the God of sea in Nigeria called "Osun Shengeshe". Osun is a divine being that is known for the power healing and rejuvenation. She is also known as the Spirit of the sea. UK delivery service £100.
Distinguished Flying Medal,G.VI.R. (1523075. F/Sgt.J.Blakeley. R.A.F.). Toned, good very fine. (1)Footnotes:D.F.M. London Gazette 16.2.1945.Flight Sergeant Blakeley has carried out 37 operations totalling 182.02 hours including attacks on Berlin, Hanover, Frankfurt and Munster. He has been on operations since September 1943 and in the course of his long tour has flown with seventeen different captains and in 26 out of his 37 trips he has been flying as a spare gunner. His keenness to operate has been a splendid example to all gunners in the squadron. His consistently successful look-out combined with a first class running commentary have enabled his captains on five occasions t o out-manoeuvre German fighters, thus avoiding combat with them. He has thus proved himself on operations to be a gunner of a very high standard who was most reluctant to be screened. It is recommended that this Flight Sergeant's tenacity, endurance and fine offensive spirit be recognised by the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.Remarks by Station Commander: This Air Gunner has undoubtedly put up a very fine record. His courage and determination throughout his tour has been outstanding and I strongly recommend that this N.C.O. should be awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
° Haslehust (E. W. Illus.), Our Beautiful Homeland, Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, 7 vols, cream cloth with Tudor rose designs and 16 other books on English and Irish topography,comprising: Telford Varley (illus W. Ball), Hampshire; Beckett, The Spirit of the Downs (illus Inchbold) & The Wonderful Weald (illus Marillier); Palmer (illus A. Heaton Cooper), The English Lakes; Cuming Walters (illus F. Greenwood), The Charm of Lancashire; Bruton (illus A. Woods), Lancashire; Mothersole (illus), The Isles of Scilly; Northcote (illus F. J. Widgery), Devon; Gasquet (illus Warwick Goble), The Greater Abbeys of England; Bradley (illus F. Southgate), The Romance of Northumberland; Mathew (illus F S Walker), Ireland; Raymond (illus W. Ball), English Country Life; Duncan (F. M. & L. T.), The Book of the Countryside; Hutchinson (illus Tyndale & Kemp-Welch), The New Forest; Austin (illus Elrood), The Garden That I Love and Cundall, Birket Foster R.W.S. (missing 15 plates), total 23
Lot No: 8 - Ref No: 058 The Green Otter By Rebecca Hopkins Summer Holiday Home: The Three Crowns, Chagford Sponsored by: Jackson-Stops Estate Agents Rebecca Hopkins is a graphic designer based in Devon. Drawing on her surroundings for inspiration, the natural world features in her commercial and personal work. She enjoys incorporating traditional mediums into her designs for greetings cards, stationery, packaging and branding. With Dartmoor on her doorstep and surrounded by woodland, her otter embodies the look and spirit of an ancient oak tree. The design illustrates the variety of life that the tree supports, from common species often seen on Dartmoor alongside rarer wildlife such as the dormouse. To communicate the age and history of Dartmoor the design references The Green Man from Medieval folklore which is present in local churches. The Green Man is a symbol of rebirth and represents a guardian of the woods, an important role which we must embrace. This Otter is a 'Golden Otter' - one that has been specially selected by a panel of expert judges as being particularly stunning. Of the 81 Moor Otters there are only 25 Golden Otters. These Golden Otters will take their online bids to the live auction on Saturday, 2nd October 2021 at Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood, Okehampton St, Exeter. You can continue to bid on these otters at the live auction in person or online.
William IV mahogany stick barometer signed �Torre & Co, London�, with an architectural broken pediment above a glazed door, exposed mercury tube with glass bulb cistern behind a turned mahogany cover, engraved register plate with a scale from 27� to 31� with a manual vernier and spirit filled thermometer from zero to a hundred degrees fahrenheit, engraved with the makers name and weather predictions. Torre & Co are recorded as Barometer manufacturers, Leigh Street, Red Lion Square, London c1830.Dimensions: Height: 99cm
A Pair of Elizabeth II Silver Mounted and Glass Square Spirit Decanters, One Other Decanter, and Two Gift Sets, the pair with mounts, by Israel Freeman & Son Ltd., London 1973, with slice cut bodies, and matching stoppers, 9.5ins high overall, and a silver mounted and diamond cut glass decanter, mounts by Freeman & Son Ltd., London 1975, and stopper for same, 11.5ins high, and two Elizabeth II cased gift sets, by Royal Irish Silver Co., London 1973
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