VON DER DECKEN FRIEDRICH: (1769-1840) Hanoverian General & Diplomat during the Napoleonic Wars. A.L.S., Frederick v d Decken, three pages, 4to, n.p., n.d. (c.April 1804), to a gentleman. Von Der Decken writes in his capacity as Colonel and Deputy Adjutant General on behalf of the Duke of Cambridge (`very much hurt by tumbling with his horse...[and]...unable to write himself´) and asks his correspondent if he `will be so kind to interest yourself for a Capt. Pringgle, arrested by the Prussians...at Embden, being suspected of having enlisted a Prussian deserter for the English service´, further continuing `the Duke of Cambridge has been appointed Colonel of the foreign corps, in one of which the said Capt. Pringgle has the commission of a Captain and as he is an excellent officer the Duke wishes very much that His Prussian Majesty would be pleased to grant him his liberty, altho it would only be by way of favor´ Von Der Decken further reports `We are in constant expectation of seeing the French soon in this country. I am happy to add that we are well prepared to receive them. Our beloved Sovereign is in good health and spirit and intends to place himself at the head of his Army, in case of an invasion´ and also thanks his correspondent for their kind assistance `when I was employed in that unfortunate negotiation at Berlin´. In a postscript he remarks `H.R.H. orders me to addthat he is well aware that you can not ask the favor he requests for Capt. Pringgle in any official way, and leaves it entirely to you, if you can transact in a private manner'. Some extremely, minor light age wear to the edges, VG. £80-100 Prince Adolphus (1774-1850) Duke of Cambridge, son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Viceroy of Hanover 1811-37.
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Books: 'Richard Hamilton - Work in Progress (1948-1988) on illustrations for James Joyce's Ulysses' the cover bearing the advertising label of Alexander Keys of the House of Keys, Tea, Wine and Spirit Merchant; inscribed 'Here it is at last, not without errors but at least the paper is nice, Happy New Year, Richard'; and Richard Hamilton 'Interactions' another catalogue for Thorden Wefferling Galleries featuring Marcel Duchamp, Francis Bacon and others, January 1987; with a letter to the printer from Hamilton
Edward VII Silver Spirit Kettle & Stand Of Regency Form with half fluted decoration & pie-crust border, scroll handle with ebony centre & wooden knop. The stand raised on four elaborate paw splayed feet. Makers mark R.M-E.H, Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall. Hallmark Chester 1908. 47ozs in weight. 12'' in height. Excellent condition,
A Masonic mahogany wheel barometer, 19th Century The central dial with the dividers and set square, with ivory adjustment knob, the spirit level marked 'J Schalfino Taunton Warr'd', with mirror, thermometer and dry and damp gauge, the whole surmounted by swan neck pediment, diameter of dial 20cm, height 85cm.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, William Till, Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv shield of arms, PRO REGE ET PATRIA on banner below, W. TILL. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT * 1794 * around, rev lion rampant to right, RED LION INN SLOUGH BUCKS * HALFPENNY TOKEN * around, edge plain (Atkins p.5, 26; D&H Buckinghamshire 21; Preston-Morley 1039). From a later state of the reverse die, essentially as struck, lightly bronzed and very rare, perhaps only five known, one of which is in the British Museum. ex S H Hamer Collection ex F S Cokayne Collection
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, William Till, Brass Halfpenny, 1794, obv shield of arms, PRO REGE ET PATRIA on banner below, W. TILL. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT * 1794 * around, rev view of an inn, MDCCXCIV in exergue, edge plain (Atkins p.5, 24; D&H Buckinghamshire 23; Preston-Morley 1044). Essentially as made and of the highest rarity in brass.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, William Till, White Metal Halfpenny, 1794, obv shield of arms, PRO REGE ET PATRIA on banner below, W. TILL. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT * 1794 * around, rev view of an inn, MDCCXCIV in exergue, edge plain (Atkins p.5, 24; D&H Buckinghamshire 23; Preston-Morley 1045). Trifling marks, otherwise brilliant mint state, rare.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, William Till, Copper Halfpenny mule, 1794, obv shield of arms, PRO REGE ET PATRIA on banner below, W. TILL. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT * 1794 * around, rev shield of arms, JOHN PECKHAM * CHEMIST & DRUGGIST * around, large &, edge plain (D&H Buckinghamshire 26; Preston-Morley 1051). A couple of small spots, otherwise nearly mint state and attractively toned, very rare, perhaps only four specimens traced.
Edwardian spirit flask of shaped form, with engraved coronet and initials and hinged domed cover with bayonet fastening (inner rim detached but present) (London 1904), William Hutton & Sons Ltd. All at approximately 8ozs, 12.5cm overall height CONDITION REPORT General overall condition fair. Flask has some surface scratching and denting to one shoulder and side. Inner rim is detached but present. Cover hinge is damaged at the joint and cap is coming away from the collar. Marks are rubbed. Large cup is in quite good condition, some dents, scratching and surface wear, engraving is crisp, marks rubbed but legible. Interior gilding worn
George III silver spirit flask of slender shaped form, with applied cartouche and unusual separate bayonet fitting cover (London 1772). All at approximately 5ozs, 14.2cm overall height CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good, some surface wear, denting and scratching commensurate with age and use. Cartouche may obscure previous engraving, marks are rubbed
Small Edwardian silver spirit flask of oval form, with screw cover (Birmingham 1904), together with another of rectangular form with bayonet fitting cover (Birmingham 1914), maker - W. N. Ltd. All at approximately 4ozs, rectangular flask 9.3cm overall length (2) CONDITION REPORT Overall condition good, oval flasks are rubbed, cover has some small dents on it. Rectangular flask also in good condition, makers marks slightly rubbed, some surface scratching to both flasks
Quantity of vertu items to include a 19th century jade-handled knife with white metal mount and cutler's stamp to the steel blade, in leather case, together with a mother of pearl paper knife, steel candle snuffers, a pewter medicine spoon, ebony button hook, three leather mounted spirit flasks and a Japanese bronze of a stork on a branch
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