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Lot 135
* KATHARINE (KATE) CAMERON RSW (SCOTTISH 1874 - 1965), LAVENGRO & JASPER watercolour, pencil and ink, signed with initials as part of the inscription, and inscribed 'KC NOV 11 1921 to AK' (Armistice Day) 27cm x 21cm Mounted, framed and under glass OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE Provenance: Acquired Bourne Fine Art, Edinburgh, with label verso. Note: AK refers to Arthur Kay HRSA, the Glasgow businessman and noted art connoisseur, who married Kate Cameron in 1928. A rare personal gift from Cameron to her future husband with her characteristic pencil and watercolour floral decoration in exceptional condition. The text is from chapter 25 of Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest (1851) by George Borrow. Falling somewhere between the genres of memoir and novel, which has long been considered a classic of 19th-century English literature. According to the author lav-engro is a Romany word meaning "word master". The historian G. M. Trevelyan called it "a book that breathes the spirit of that period of strong and eccentric characters". After Borrow's death in 1881 Lavengro began to find a new audience and enthusiastic praise from critics. Theodore Watts, in an introduction to the 1893 edition, declared that "There are passages in Lavengro which are unsurpassed in the prose literature of England". This edition started a run of reprints which produced one or more almost every year for 60 years. Lavengro was included in the Oxford University Press World's Classics series in 1904.
Lot 221
A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCH DATED 2007, REF. L270 54-534 WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS D: Black dial with applied luminous Arabic numerals, cathedral hands, double register recording hours, minutes & continuous seconds, date aperture. M: Automatic movement signed Longines & numbered. C: Cushion shaped case, signed Longines & numbered, original crown & pushers, case width measures approx. 40mm. S: Brown leather Longines strap & pin buckle. CONDITION REPORT The watch is in nearly new condition. D: Original dial in mint condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. S: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.
Lot 547
SHASTRI LAL BAHADUR: (1904-1966) Indian Prime Minister 1964-66. Typed Statement Signed, Lal Bahadur, one page, 4to, New Delhi, 28th August 1964, on the printed stationery of the Prime Minister. Shastri writes, in full, 'I gladly associate myself with the felicitations and good wishes that are being offered to Dr. Albert Schweitzer on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Service of mankind, to which he has dedicated his life, and all that he has accomplished by his selfless and sustained efforts in that direction as also for peace, has not only won our admiration but also the gratitude of millions of people all over the world. The best tribute that we can pay to him is to work ceaselessly to bring back to this power-dominated world, which lives in the shadow of nuclear weapons, the spirit of humanism'. Some very light, extremely minor creasing and a few small staple holes to the upper left corner, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) Alsatian Theologian, Musician, Philosopher & Physician, Nobel Peace Prize winner 1952.
Lot 403
BOOTH WILLIAM: (1829-1912) British Methodist Preacher, founder of The Salvation Army. A.Q.S., William Booth, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., 13th January 1905, with the red printed emblem of The Salvation Army at the head. In bold fountain pen ink Booth writes, in full, 'Believe, obey and fight unto death, and God will be with you & all the time'. Signed and dated at the foot. Together with a bold black fountain pen ink signature ('William Booth') on an attractive small oblong 12mo card. Also including Florence Eleanor Soper (1861-1957) Wife of Bramwell Booth, Second General of The Salvation Army. Final page of a T.L.S., Florence E. Booth, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., to an unidentified correspondent, in part, 'I know you will continue to pray for me and my dear helpers, that we may press forward with the glorious tidings of full salvation to those dark hearts and sad lives to whom God has sent us'. Further including Catherine Bramwell-Booth (1883-1987) Salvation Army Officer, one of the children of General Bramwell Booth and Florence Eleanor Soper and granddaughter of William Booth. T.L.S., Catherine Bramwell Booth, one page, 4to, London, 12th May 1934, to Mrs. Peden Fyfe, on the printed stationery of The Salvation Army, Headquarters of the Women's Social Work. Bramwell Booth thanks her correspondent for her kindness at a meeting, commenting 'I do not know whether you heard that £13 worth of needlework was sold, so that you see it really was quite a substantial help; it was so good of you to let us bring it.' She further writes 'I was interested in your telling me that my Grandfather had once stayed in your home in the early days of the Army, and I think perhaps you would be interested in the book I have written about my Father. If you read it, I am sure you will understand how much it means to me to be trying to carry out some of the work for the poor and needy in the spirit of which he and my Grandfather were such wonderful examples'. A few minor traces of age wear, generally VG, 4
Lot 475
EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. Typed Manuscript, unsigned, two pages, 8vo, n.p. (London), 11th April 1919. The manuscript is of a speech delivered by the Prince of Wales and bears a number of holograph corrections, in pencil, and reads, in part (the holograph corrections marked in bold), 'I am very glad It has given me great pleasure to have been present tonight, and I wish to express say how much my appreciation of the splendid display of sportsmanship, shown alike by the teams and the schools they represent, both inside and outside the ring during the various bouts. In the Navy, the Army, and at Oxford, I have made many friends from Public Schools. From them I have learnt the value of that great national asset, the Public School spirit, which has proved its worth time after time during these last grim years of grim war. Boxing Tournaments foster this spirit….I am especially glad to hear that the Amateur Boxing Association has worked so well with the Services, to keep alive a our great British inheritance. In offering my hearty congratulations to the winners and organisers of these competitions, I cannot must also refrain from extending to the good losers the earnest hope that they may have better luck next time.' One single file hole to the upper left corner of each page, tied with the original treasury tag. About VG
Lot 511
GLADSTONE WILLIAM: (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. A fine, and unusually lengthy A.L.S., W E Gladstone, six pages, 4to, Fasque, Aberdeenshire, 27th December 1836, to Edward Wilmot in Dublin. Gladstone states that his brother has forwarded him Wilmot’s letter enquiring about the scheme of National Education in Ireland, and he continues to express his sentiments on the subject, in part, ‘Upon considering the theory of the question which properly comes into view before its application to practice, the first difficulty which presents itself is that involved in the naked fact of the substitution of Extracts however selected for the entire Bible. You are at least as well aware as myself that it is one keenly felt by many conscientious persons, and I confess that the proposal even in this extent is a startling and a painful one: yet upon much consideration…. I do not see that this principle ought to be rejected by Protestants or by the Government under every modification. First because, in the nature of the thing, an education containing the most vital truths of religion may be given through extracts; and such an education is a benefit though without them there is none: and there is in my belief a common ground of hope & of salvation possible to the Protestant and the R. Catholic. Secondly, in consistency with the practice of the parties upon an analogous case….it seems to me that we have virtually recognized the principle of Extracts: that is that we as truly forego in Education a portion of the word of God by locking up the spirit, as by expunging the letter. Especially therefore when the system is already established and extended and no longer an integral question of debate, I do think….it is very desirable that such Protestants as have not objected to the….ostensible principle of those other societies I have named should not resist the Irish National System simply as a system which does not necessitate the teaching of the entire Bible….The two plans mentioned in your letter for the accomplishment of a part at least of this important object….are 1. that of proposing the Bible individually to the parents as the natural guardians of each child and having its use to their option. 2. that of proposing it to them collectively by instituting at a certain time a Bible class in the school, and leaving the attendance of the children on that class to the option of the parents. I confess I do not see upon the face of these projects that they ought to be rejected on principle. But I find myself at fault from not being informed whether 3. in the first, upon the parents declaring against the entire Bible, Extracts embracing the substance of Christian truth are still to be recognized and bona fide used? 4. in the second, whether the instruction up to the specified hour is to be simply of a secular and moral or also of a religious character. If the answer to these questions be in the negative, then I confess I think a vitally objectionable ground is laid upon which we must not venture. But I do not see why it should not be in the affirmative, and why the Government might not thus far adopt a plurality (as does in England a duality) of educational systems: viz. that they should offer support 1. To schools like the English National Schools; or where a Church class should be maintained at a fixed hour for Church children. 2. To schools like the Kildare where the whole letter of the Bible should be taught under such instructions as that society adopts in the exposition though here I for one am of opinion that a church class would by way of addition be an improvement. OWING TO RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE-SALEROOM.COM A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED. PLEASE CONTACT THE AUCTIONEERS DIRECTLY FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
Lot 34
Autograph letter signed to Sir Fitzroy Kelly offering regret that he will... Autograph letter signed ( Charles Dickens ) to Sir Fitzroy Kelly ( My dear Sir Fitzroy ) offering regret that he will not be able to accept the friendly invitation , writing that he should have accepted it in its own spirit with the greatest readiness and pleasure but was already committed to a prior engagement. He continues, writing: I experienced much attention and kindness from Sir William Temple when I was at Naples nine years ago , citing this as another reason he regrets to have to decline the pleasure you so kindly propose , two pages, 8vo, vertical crease mark, folding creases, pencil annotations to integral blank, Tavistock House, 20 December 1858.
Lot 15
Vinyl - Three Nirvana LPs including MTV Unplugged white vinyl with inner sleeve GEF 24727, From The Muddy Banks of the Wishkah 2-LP GEF 25105(2) and Incesticide GEF24504 plus five 12'' singles (Heart Shaped Box, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come As You Are (ltd edn picture disc), Lithium (ltd edn picture disc) and In Bloom (ltd edn picture disc) all played with some marks and gd/vg sleeves
Lot 849
An Atmos Clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, model: Marina Chinese harbour, 20th Century, black perspex panels depicting a Chinese figure fishing on rocks with trees and a boat in the background, 4-1/4-inch dial with dagger and Arabic numerals, visible balance below with a stop lever, base with a spirit level, 23cm high, with Jaeger LeCoultre outer case 21.11.14, Gilt brass surfaces are discoloured and the lacquer to the surfaces is flaking, perspex panels with small surface scratches, lucite side panels with degrading and slight degrading to the front panel, dial is clean, outer fitted case is slightly worn and with applied tap to the surfaces, movement has been on test, in going order.
Lot 851
An Atmos Clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, calibre 540, circa 1995, white dial with Arabic and baton markers, skeletonised dial centre, visible balance wheel and stop lever below 6, movement numbered 680501, base with spirit level and presentation plaque, 23cm high, with Jaeger LeCoultre booklet and guarantee dated 1997 14.01.15, Case with minor scratches, base with a presentation plaque, dial and movement are clean, movement has been on test, in going order.
Lot 854
A Rare Rhodium Plated Atmos Clock, signed LeCoultre, Calibre 529, circa 1955, silvered dial with Arabic and dagger markers, skeletonised dial centre, movement numbered 32035, large balance wheel below 6, spirit level, stop lever to the underside, 23.5cm high 13.01.15, Case and the glass panels are clean, dial with minor scratches, one small dial securing screw missing at 3, spirit level in the base is damaged and needs replacing, movement is clean, movement has been on test, the clock works for about one hour and then stops.
Lot 856
An Atmos Clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, 20th century, glass panels, white dial with dagger and Arabic numerals, movement numbered 314809, large balance below 6, spirit level, stop lever to the underside, 23.5cm high, with original gilt brass wall bracket, fitted case and booklets 27.02.15, Brass surfaces are slightly discoloured in parts, front glass panel with a very minor nibble to the top left hand corner, movement has been on test and is working.
Lot 859
An Atmos Clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, calibre 528, 20th century, white dial with Arabic and dagger markers, skeletonised centre, visible balance wheel below 6, spirit level, stop lever to the underside, movement numbered 173876, 23.5cm high, with wall bracket, 11cm high 12.01.15, Case and wall bracket slightly discoloured in parts, movement is clean, movement has been on test, in going order.
Lot 131
A 19TH CENTURY SALT GLAZED STONEWARE SPIRIT FLASK, modelled as the head of a smiling man, he wears a cloth cap and bow tie, top-dipped in dark ochre, 31cm high Condition:some chipping around tap aperture at centre of bow tie, associated hairline through chin and across base, some minor firing fractures to the back
Lot 143
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA SERVICE, Henry Wigfull, Sheffield 1894, of globe shape with gadrooned bases, bright cut with flower sprays and circular cartouches, inscribed with a dedication to Miss Henrietta Quinn, comprising spirit kettle on burner stand, teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, weight 94.6oz Condition:very slightly play in teapot handle, otherwise all in good order
Lot 649
An Art Deco copper spirit kettle 1920s, of unusual geometric design formed of seven opposing triangles, square lid with two arched vents and centralised hexagonal faceted bakelite finial, waisted form bakelite handle on two opposing squat supports, diamond form spout, on propeller form burner complete with dual purpose caddy/burner lid, 9¾ x 10½in. (24.75 x 26.75cm.).
Lot 91
A Victorian silver spirit kettle on stand Martin Hall and Co., London 1887, scrolling handle with two ivory insulation rings, side hinged domed lid with beaded globe finial, hammered circle and dot decoration to outer edge, nine lined 21st birthday presentation inscription within circular reserve, the outer edges bearing floral and scroll decoration, similar but vacant reserve to opposite side, on inverted saucer form hinged and pinned stand with hammered and chased decoration, supported on three cabriole legs, the curved upper section with floral roundel decoration, the base of the out turned section with stylised dolphin head design into water-splash pads, burner with rounded base seated within a circular deposit held in place by three opposing C scroll struts to reverse of legs, 12½in. (31.7cm.) high; together with a matching teapot, 6¼in. (55.8cm) high, weight 48.5 tr.oz. -2
Lot 655
A Victorian copper gallon jug, 25 cm high; a 19th Century brass brass chestnut roaster; a brass spirit level; a pair of brass shoe ornaments; A Japanese coppered white metal box and cover cast with a chrysanthemum bloom, 7.5 cm diameter; a lead pen wipe, 7 cm diameter; a white metal inkwell relief cast with inscribed hinged cover, etc. (9)
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