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Lot 78
Beswick Horses Comprising: Arab ''Xayal'' model No. 1265; Horse (Head Tucked Leg Up) model No. 1549; Foal (Larger Throughbred Type) model No. 1813 and F1813, all Palomino gloss; together Spirit of the Wind, H2688, a grey Foal lying, a brown gloss Cantering Shire and a John Beswick English Springer Spaniel (8)
Lot 295
A doll's 'Ye Olde Farmhouse Inn' of two storeys and four rooms, the downstairs with bar including glasses, mugs and wine/spirit bottles, and sitting room with large fireplace and accessories including horse brasses, chandelier, lamps, etc, 82 x 78 x 52cm. CONDITION REPORT: Some areas of damage to the corners of the roof where there are small chips and some losses to the slates, general wear throughout, wired but no guarantee of working order.
Lot 413
CHAUMETTE PIERRE GASPARD: (1763-1794) French Politician during the revolution period. Guillotinedat the age of 30. He acted as prosecutor on the Girondists trial in 1793, and made a leading contribution to establishing the Reign of Terror. Chaumette held strong anti-monarchy views before the National Convention. A good L.S., `Chaumette´, one page, 4to, Paris, 17th July 1793, on the Commune of Paris printed stationery, bearing an attractive vignette, in French. Chaumette confirms having received list of the employees of his administration `..who have presented a certificate of public spirit..´ He further reports that some names are missing and asks for an additional list. Small professional repair to the verso to the edge, otherwise G £200-300
Lot 381
LINDBERGH CHARLES: (1902-1974) American Aviator who made the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Paris to New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, May 1927. A good signed and inscribed 10 x 12½ photograph, the image depicting Lindbergh in a head and shoulders pose, in USAAF uniform. Signed ('To General H. H. Arnold from Charles A. Lindbergh July 1939') in bold place fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. Matted in light brown and framed and glazed in a wooden frame to an overall size of 16 x 20. About EX £3000-4000 Henry 'Hap' Arnold (1886-1950) American General of the Army and General of the Air Force, Chief of the Air Corps 1938-1941. Preceding America's involvement in World War Two, Lindbergh had been an advisor to general Arnold on the efficiency of American aeronautical research organisations. At Arnold's request, Lindbergh was also invited to sit on a board charged with revising the American Air Corp's research-and-development program. By 1940 Lindbergh was a prominent member of the America First Committee advocating America's complete abstention from the war in Europe. Upon America's declaration of war on Japan and Germany Lindbergh found himself ostracized, with President Roosevelt himself dissuading aircraft manufacturers from working with Lindbergh. Despite this, by 1942 Lindbergh found himself working with Henry Ford in the manufacture of the B-24 Liberator bomber as well as becoming United Aircraft's civilian technical advisor in the Pacific Theatre.
Lot 237
EPSTEIN JACOB: (1880-1959) American-born British Sculptor. Collection of ten A.Ls.S., Jacob Epstein, nineteen pages (total), 8vo, Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, 28th October 1953 to 10th June 1954, each to David Hardman, secretary of the Sir Stafford Cripps Memorial Trust. In the first letter Epstein invites Hardman to come and see the bust of Cripps, explaining that it is not finished however adding that Lady Cripps is also keen to see it, and explaining 'I am a little uncertain about showing it yet to Lady Cripps who of course will have a not unnatural anxiety about it & I want really a decision from you before I show it [to] her'. The sculptor also comments on being shown an unsuitable place in St. Paul's that had been allocated to the bust although adding that he now understands he can choose any place he wishes for the memorial. In his second letter Epstein thanks Hardman for a payment of £337 and announces 'Tomorrow I am showing the bust to Lady Cripps, not without some trepidation! I think I have interpreted Sir Stafford in the right spirit.' and in further letters discusses the inscriptions to appear on the bust, preparations for sending the work to the foundry ('I have been today to the foundry & the more I think of it the less I like the idea of glasses on the bust. After all God made Sir Stafford without spectacles'), also requesting the final payment from the committee, updating Hardman on the progress at the foundry, discussing his thoughts on the pedestal ('Dove silver grey will look very fine & show up the bronze.'), and also commenting on a meeting at the foundry ('The reception….was somewhat curious I thought. The ecclesiastic talked as if we were attempting a crime when I asked about the site of the bust & Mr. Attlee was like a frozen turnip. A somewhat chilling affair.'), stating that he hasn't the heart to battle with the Cathedral authorities and also asking for confirmation of the date of the unveiling and requesting 5 or 6 tickets to give to friends who would like to attend ('I recall that the Dean hinted that a crowd would not be welcome! What a silly idea….I don't mind in the least the vagaries of the ecclesiastical mind. Of course it is their cathedral.') and in the final letter Epstein thanks Hardman for 'photographs of [the] great event, when we were shoved out after half an hour' and asks if he saw Tom Driberg's account? An interesting series of letters. One letter has some light age wear and another has a minor tear, a few with ink annotations (presumably in Hardman's hand), otherwise G to generally VG, 10 £800-1000 Sir Richard Stafford Cripps (1889-1952) British Labour Politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1947-50.
Lot 295
FLAUBERT GUSTAVE: (1821-1880) French Novelist. Widely considered the leading exponent of the literary realism. Best-known for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857). An excellent and rare autograph manuscript by Flaubert, two pages, folio, n.p., n.d., entitled Loi Salique ("Salic Law"), in French. A lengthy handwritten text by Flaubert, related to the spirit of the Salic Law, commented by Montesquieu, about its Germanic origin, stating in part `Two texts about the Salic Law, both of them in Latin but the second being full of German words mixed with Latin.. It is a matter of defining which one is the most ancient text..´ further saying `The Salic Law is not a standard code of laws but a simple enumeration of judicial customs… the criminal law holds the main important place.. We can feel at every moment the passage from one society to another, since the tenth century the customs succeed them..´ A curious and interesting lengthy document y Flaubert. Folded. With right edge slightly trimmed, otherwise G £2000-3000 The Salic Law was the ancient Salian Frankish civil law code compiled by first Frankish King Clovis AD 500. The written text is in Latin. It remained the basis of Frankish law throughout the Medieval, and influenced future European legal systems.
Lot 169
RADOUX JEAN-THEODORE: (1835-1911) Belgian Composer. A very attractive A.M.Q.S., `J.T. Radoux´, one page, oblong 4to, n.p., 6th August 1886. Radoux has carefully penned a sixteen bars quote, corresponding to the love duetto from his opera Le Bearnais (1866), with multiple annotations, tempos, two personnages `Gabrielle´ and `Henri IV´, and the text of the music beneath the musical quote in his hand. With a lengthy inscription at the base `To Miss Daphne Eybra, the most beautiful personification of the grace, spirit and talent!!!´ With two tears to the centre fold with small age wear to the edges. Very lightly affixed to a sheet to the right edge. VG £100-150
Lot 114
λ Attributed to Christine Gregory, (1879 ~ 1963), a patinated bronze model of a seated boy called The Spirit of Mischief, 20th century, the boy portrayed nude and in the act of flicking a pea, both arms and the right leg outstretched, seated on a textured socle modelled as a tree stump 43 cm high including black marble base CATALOGUE NOTES: Born in London, Christine Gregory was the first female artist to become a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. Her known works often engage with themes of youth, family and motherhood Please note: This sculpture is signed C. GREGORY to the socle Please note: λ Indicates that this lot may be subject to Droit de Suite royalty charges. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 509
George V silver spirit kettle and stand, the kettle with part fluted decoration, gadrooned edge and ebonised handle, the stand on tapered reeded supports, sponsors mark of Barker Brothers, Chester 1916, overall height 30.5cm, 38.6oz approx gross Condition: Presentation inscription and monogram, rear retaining pin is missing - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 549
Matched late 19th Century Indian white metal tea service comprising: spirit kettle and stand 40.5cm high, teapot, two handled sugar basin, cream jug and oval two handled tray 47cm wide inclusive of handles, all pieces typically decorated with village scenes in relief, also included in the lot is a small Indian silver sugar bowl and a napkin ring, combined weight 140oz approx gross Condition: Spirit kettle - lid hinge needs repining, ebonised handle is currently held in by odd screws so they will need replacing, engraved initials, some minor dents, Teapot - figural finial is rather loose so may need re-threading, engraved monogram, Tray, cream jug and sugar basin all have an engraved initial and the tray is somewhat buckled to the rim where the handles join - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 544
German Made Argentine Army Sword31 3/4 inch, single edged, slightly curved pipe back blade with quill point. Etched foliage and Spirit of Liberty figure. The reverse with 'Sem Eternos Los Laureles'. Forte with maker 'Alexander Copel Solingen'. Gilt brass knuckle bow with gorgon head decoration. Downswept quillon. Double langets with liberty heads. Gilt brass backstrap with laurel spray and Argentine crest. Black composite ribbed grip. Contained in its blackened steel scabbard with single loose hanging ring. Complete with silver bullion braid sword knot. Clean condition.
Lot 503
A SILVER SPIRIT FLASK, MARPLES & BEASLEY, BIRMINGHAM, 1918 pocket fitting plain oblong, with hinged bayonet fitting cap, 13cm long; together with a silver pepper mill, Collett & Anderson of Birmingham, London, 1950, tapering cylindrical body applied with three broad hoops, wood lined and with metal grinder, 8cm high (2)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
Lot 225
A modern St. Louis cut glass and gilt acid-etched part table service: comprising: eight red wine goblets; eight white wine goblets; eight liqueur goblets; eight water tumblers; eight spirit glasses; eight finger bowls and stands; two whisky tumblers; a decanter and stopper and a small bowl, acid etched marks
Lot 246
A Sienese carved walnut casket in Renaissance revival taste, circa 1875, almost certainly by Gosi & Querci, the hinged cover with a raised relief carved panel of cavorting amorini flanked by gryphons, within an acanthus carved ogee border, within a recessed border carved with trailing vines, above a dentilled edge; the front and back each with further panels of amorini carved in relief, the ends with entwined zoomorphic forms, the corners with Grotesque masks within confronting scrollwork, above further stop-fluted, beaded and other mouldings, on feet carved as stylised dolphins; the cover interior with painted armorial and silk damask lining., 36cm high, 73cm wide, 46cm deep overall Provenance: Private Collection, Oxfordshire. See Christie's South Kensington, Interiors -Style and Spirit, 23rd November 2010, lot 74 for a pair of carved walnut panels produced by Gosi & Querci Also, highly comparable, a Sienese carved walnut casket in the same taste, inscribed for Gosi & Querci -sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, Ceramics and Works of Art, 28th March 2018, lot 272
Lot 515
Rare George I Britannia Standard silver spirit burner of circular form, slip-on cover with engraved armorial crest and hinged domed top, clear glass reservoir (London 1722), Sarah Holaday. All at approximately 10ozs, 9.7cm diameter CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good, some surface wear, scratching and minor denting commensurate with age and use. Top rim to base is slightly distorted. Glass reservoir is in good condition but may not be original. Item could be an inkwell and appears to have been used as such. However it has a heavy band on the base below the rim and would have sat in a stand of sort. Marks to base are clear. Marks in cover are slightly;y rubbed
Lot 574
Early 20th century five piece silver plated tea and coffee set - comprising spirit kettle of half-fluted form, scroll handle with ebony insert and domed hinged cover, separate burner frame (burner lacking), matching teapot, coffee pot, sugar and cream jug, undersides stamped - Cheltenham & Co. Sheffield EPNS, together with a five-light silver plated candelabrum of angular form, with engraved foliate decoration (7)
Lot 576
Edwardian silver spirit flask of shaped form, with engraved monogram, hinged bayonet fitting cover and separate drinking cup (Sheffield 1903), James Dixon & Son. All at approximately 6ozs, 14.5cm overall length CONDITION REPORT Overall condition is good, metal appears a little thin and flexes at the area of the engraved initials. Cover works well, fits snuggly, marks are crisp, elsewhere very minor scratches
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