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Lot 240
Good quality Chinese silver spirit kettle of compressed bulbous form with embossed bird and prunus decoration, simulated bamboo swing handle and spout, hinged cover with prunus branch finial, base stamped with Chinese characters and H C (possibly Hong Chong) together with matching white metal stand with similar simulated bamboo decoration and separate spirit burner, 29.5cm overall height including handle (3)Further images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
Lot 805
Fine original 1920s Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstacy nickel car mascot by Charles Sykes with RR Ltd 6.2.11 and Charles Sykes signature to base and trade marks under wings, 12.7cm (five inches) tall (excluding bolt and nut)Further images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
Lot 806
Fine quality early twentieth century four person picnic set by Rendall & Co, 17 Rue de la Paix, Paris - made for Sir Coleridge Kennard (whose name is embossed on the lid). The tan leather case with rising lid and fall flap front enclosing gold plated fittings including spirit kettle and burner and various accessories including enamel plates, sandwich boxes with gold plated lids, steel bladed knives and forks with bone handles, gold plated boxes, gold plated methylated spirit can and gold plated funnel and vesta case, nickel thermos flask etc, 35.5 high, 49cm wide, 24.5cm deep (Sir Coleridge Kennard (1885-1948) was immortalised in a portrait by Jacques-Emile Blanche painted in 1904 which captures him at the age of 19 as a young dandy, as he was renowned in fashionable society for his good looks. His French mother who was a friend of Oscar Wilde disapproved of the portrait and therefore it was exhibited anonymously as a portrait of Dorian Gray. He went on to become a distinguished diplomat and mostly lived in ParisFurther images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
Lot 203
Fine quality five piece Victorian silver teaset of half fluted form comprising spirit kettle with stand and burner, fruit wood handle and detachable domed and fluted cover with similar fruit wood knop. Matching teapot, coffee pot, sugar and cream (London 1886/87) maker Charles Stuart Harris, stand and burner by George Lambert, same date, all at approximately 86ozs, kettle 30cm overall heightFurther images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
Lot 1473
Skawran, K. M.BATTISS AND THE SPIRIT OF PLACEPretoria: University of South Africa, 1989first edition4tob/w & col. illustrationspictorial card covers, with three small water marks Comments: and 4 other S. A. Art reference books. As condition varies slightly, viewing is recommended ? BOUMAN, DR. A. C. - Painters of South Africa, circa 1948, dustjacket ? PRETORIUS, J. CELESTINE - Die Geskiedenis van Volkskuns in Suid Afrika, 1992, dustjacket ? HOLLOWAY, VICTOR - Cecil Higgs, 1974, lacks dustjacket ? SCHOONRAAD, MEN. E. - Suid-Afrikaanse Spot en Strookprent Kunstenaars, 1983, dustjacket . (5)
Lot 85
19th Century: Limerick Home Rule paper grocery bags collectionA collection of scarce paper grocery bags depicting Home Rule leaders emblems and symbols. All from Edward Duggan family grocer, wine and spirit stores in Ballybricken, Limerick. Leaders depicted include Butt, Blennerhassett, Smyth, Martin and Maguire. Various sizes (10 items)
Lot 252
1916 (13 May to 4 July). An extraordinary correspondence re: Pádraig Pearse`s Life Assurance Policy.Correspondence between The Hibernian Bank (now incorporated in the Bank of Ireland Group), Dublin, and Sun Life Assurance Society, London (now incorporated in Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Group). Pearse apparently gave his insurance policy as security for a loan of about £663 (approximately €100,000 in today`s terms) from The Hibernian Bank. On 10 May, a week to the day of Pearse`s execution the bank wrote to Sun Life to make a claim on the policy (this letter referred to but missing from the archive). A Sun Life actuary replied on 13 May -"inform me whether the Life Assured was identical with the PH Pearse recently shot after trial by Court Martial". On 31 May Sun Life claim "the circumstances under which [Pearse] met his death rendered...the policy void". However "desirous of dealing with the case in a liberal spirit" Sun Life offered an ex-gratia payment not exceeding the surrender value of the policy (£42.3s.0d). Hibernian Bank queried the condition under which the policy was void, and Sun Life replied there was no condition but under Common Law if the Assured is " killed in a duel, or feloniously destroys himself, or dies by the hand of the common hangman, or public executioner, the Policy is void".The bank took legal opinion from D. & T. Fitzgerald Solicitors of St. Andrew`s Street - Charles Hoey and R.A. Andrews, partners - who rejected Sun Life`s position. The solicitors, on 8 June 1916, suggest a compromise whereby Sun Alliance would pay out provided the money was only applied to the debt owed by Pearse. On 10 June the bank furnishes details of the debt. It is noted that the bank has the deeds of Cullenswood House (home of St. Enda`s School, which Pearse founded and ran) - "The bank regard these premises as practically valueless as security. A sale was attempted some time ago but proved abortive. The alterations made by Mr Pearse, to adapt the premises for a school, render them quite unsuitable as a dwelling".Sun Life eventually - and possibly under pressure from the Bank, who would have been major brokers for the insurance company, or even exposure in the nationalist press for their niggardly behaviour over a patriot`s death - to pay Hibernian Bank the "Sum Assured and Bonuses" but "not to allow any proceeds to benefit the Estate of the Life Assured". Thus Pearse`s mother and family were not to receive a penny from Sun Life.After some to-ing and fro-ing in an exchange of several letters Hibernian Bank agreed, on 26 June, to repay any surplus, after recalling other securities and guarantees (including one from Pearse`s mother), directly back to Sun Life. On 30 June the Bank received £329.16s.4d in settlement of the policy. Here the correspondence ends a squalid dispute between two financial institutions over the estate of the dead patriot, who, before his death, was a valued customer of both.
Lot 397
1967-1998: The paramilitary archive of UVF leader Augustus Andrew (Gusty) Spence (1933-2011) including secret talks with both wings of the IRA in 1974The nationally important collection of archival material gathered by `Gusty` Spence during his life as one of the most important paramilitary leaders during The Troubles and later as a politician and supporter of the peace process. These documents cover a period of over 30 years and relate to his paramilitary career, organisation and discipline within the UVF, agreements with other loyalist paramilitary groups, his imprisonment and later moves to peaceful methods including an unpublished account of discussions with the Provisional I.R.A. in 1974.2 letters from the Court of Criminal Appeal in Northern Ireland relating to the dismissal of Spence`s appeal against his conviction. 4pp forming part of a petition on behalf of Spence with 93 names and addresses of those supporting his appeal. Documents relating to the appeal made by Louisa Spence against the reduction of her military pension benefits during the period that her husband was incarcerated. Letter sent to `Gusty` in prison signed “...long live the spirit of Carson, long live our war...” by 25 family members on 12 July 1967 wishing him well on `The Twelfth`. Another presentation letter sent to Spence on `The Twelfth` 1968, described as the “278th Anniversary of the victory of William III over the forces of Popery and tyranny...” signed by 63 individuals many whom are members of Spence`s family. Contemporaneous copy of a letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to pre-release parole. Letter from Lord Chief Justice Goddard relating to prisoner`s television rights. “The Orange Cross” handbill dated January 1972 relating to fundraising for Loyalist prisoners.Mother`s Day card sent by Spence in 1972 from Belfast Jail with long manuscript note stating in part “... on this `Mothering Sunday` I send you my sincere love and devotion... have no fear as we shall emerge victorious, triumphant and unconquered. No Surrender...” Official 2pp typescript copy of the UVF copy of the Ulster Volunteer Force, Red Hand Commando agreement made in July 1972 at Belfast in an attempt to align the two groups. Signed by Gusty Spence on behalf of the UVF and John McKeague of the RHC. Single page letter from the Bishop of Connor relating to prison conditions.7pp account from the UVF on discussions held with the Provisional IRA in 1974. The memo claims that first contact was made in January of that year after a vote was made by the organisation`s hierarchy to open talks. Journalists Kevin Myers and Vincent Browne were approached and the first encounter took place in a lodge at Lough Sheelin in Co Cavan which was guarded by IRA men with submachine guns. Ruairí Ó Brádaigh was notably absent from this meeting as he “could not elude his Special Branch `tail`“. The meeting was remarkably frank and both sides put forward their opinions with the UVF stating that the loyalist population would not accept a united Ireland, a consensus which they were obligated to respect. While Dáithí Ó Conaill explained the idea of the Éire Nua political strategy and raised the possibility of discussing a “peaceful co-existence” in Ulster in follow-up meetings. The account goes on to describe that next meeting which took place in McCabes Hotel, Mountnugent, County Cavan. The main emphasis of this meeting was on what could or could not be deemed as acceptable and legitimate targets in armed conflict. The UVF asked the IRA that “they should direct their bombs and bullets against the armed British forces, British civil servants and other agents of the Crown, and not against the Ulster businessman and worker.” while Loyalists should “only direct their war materials against those who are determined to sell them out”. Martin McGuinness who was present at the meeting is described as “o/c Derry Provisional IRA” and was challenged by the UVF who asked “what objectives he had in mind when he ordered the bombings of shops, bakeries and other small businesses in Derry”. Opinions and remarks were exchanged on each point that was raised and remarkably the discussions went onto cover the possibility of joint paramilitary checkpoints to prevent sectarian assassinations on innocent individuals, joint intelligence liaison to combat the SAS and joint policy relating to attacks on public areas. Some agreements were made but further talks were prevented after the news of the meetings were leaked and the agreements were rejected by other members of the UVF. The document concludes with a poignant note that the talks “could have led to a better understanding and to a permanent ceasefire. There need not have been any loss of principle. But the super-Prods would not wear it...”. There would be over 20 more years of bloodshed and violence before the Good Friday Agreement.12 typescript orders and official UVF correspondence issued and signed by `Gusty Spence` in Long Kesh to the members of the UVF. Official UDA letter from “to be read out to all UDA personnel; Long Kesh” announcing the appointment of William Sloan as camp Commanding Officer. Letter signed by Spence dated 20 September 1976 tendering his resignation as commanding officer of the UVF/RHC in Long Kesh “because I am tired of the in-fighting that goes on within the Loyalist ranks and because I am not prepared to be all things to all men...”. Letter signed by Spence from Long Kesh to Alan Whitsitt reporter with the Belfast Newsletter “this communication is purely illegal of course and comes to you by a very unorthodox route.UVF night guard report for Compound 21 at Long Kesh for the night of 9 and 10 October 1976. Typescript copy of the UVF and UDA personnel non-aggression pact in Long Kesh 2 information memos from the UVF to `Gusty` Spence. Typescript copy of the lyrics to the song `Fernando` by ABBA with manuscript not by Spence. Despair-To-Dignity, a 19pp booklet produced by the Prisoners Rights Union, made up of both Republican and UVF prisoners, in 1979. Letter signed by Frankie Curry recommending the court martial and dismissal of a prisoner from the RHC due to having “defected to the Prison Authorities”. Letters from other leading politicians and personalities including Charlie Haughey, Sammy Wilson on behalf of Peter Robinson, Lord Blease and Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich. Official licence from the British Government releasing Spence from prison dated 13 December 1984 and signed by both Spence and the governor of the prison. Invites to the 1997 St. Patrick`s Day reception at the Anglo-Irish Secretariat Maryfield for Gusty Spence and 1998 dinner at the State Apartments in Dublin Castle for Andrew Spence. British (Cyprus) passport issued to `Gusty` Spence whilst a soldier.
Lot 1008
Two Rolls-Royce Mascots To include a c1930s Rolls-Royce Kneeling Lady mascot, chrome plated and as fitted to Rolls-Royce Phantom III and others of the period. Together with a chrome plated Spirit of Ecstasy mascot suitable for Rolls-Royce 20/25 motorcars of the 1930s. Signed by C. Sykes, marked RR Ltd 6-2-11, Trade Mark Reg and Reg US Pat Off. Both in good condition. (2) Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 1010
Two Rolls-Royce Mascots To include a rarely-found Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Mascot for the Phantom Two 40/50HP motor cars of the 1930s, original plated finish, Trade Mark Reg and Reg US Pat Off to the under wings, and RR Ltd 6.2.11 and C. Sykes markings to the base area, copper mounting stud to the under base area, a superb example, together with a very good solid nickel Spirit of Ecstasy mascot for the Rolls-Royce 20HP motor car, as produced c1922-1929 period. Marked Trade Mark Reg and Reg US Pat Off to the under wings areas, signed C. Sykes and marked Rolls-Royce Ltd Feb 6 1911 to the base area. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 1013
Bronze Spirit of Ecstasy Statue A magnificent, showroom-type Spirit of Ecstasy statue, after the original by C. Sykes, well-detailed and most attractive, part of a run of 25 produced. Standing 26" high, it is finished in a combination of classic brown and light-ferric. It is supported on a bronze/black marble base. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 1017
Rene Lalique Glass Advertising Panel A most attractive and perhaps unique etched glass Art Deco bevel edged circular advertising panel, for M. Antoine, 16 Rue. St. Ferdinand, (Paris). The sign depicts the image of the famous Victoire-Spirit of the Wind motor car mascot to the central area. Thought to date from the late c1920s-1930s period & approximately 19.5 inches in diameter, the sign is mounted to a black wooden backing panel. Slight chipping, nevertheless a highly attractive. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 1076
Plated wares, comprising; an oval lidded breakfast dish with a plain and a pierced drop in liner, a coffee pot, a cocktail shaker, a three piece tea set, a pair of fish servers, a quantity of dessert and fish knives and forks, a spirit flask, a salver, a butter dish, also a Sterling paper knife shaped as a sword.
Lot 1560
BOX 10 - MIXED SPIRITS, Schmerling`s Coffee Liqueur, Altes Pflümli, Crème de Cassis Monna & Filles, Coppa Cocktails Daiquiri, Etienne Brana Eau de Vie Poire William, Schmerling`s Coffee Liqueur, Alter Pflaumenbrand 4 Jahre gelagert, Jersey Apple Brandy Cream, Distillerie Combier Roi René Rouge, Queen Margot Cream Liqueur, The King`s Ginger, Mozart Dry-Chocolate Spirit
Lot 322
Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoea Londinensis, in qua medicamenta antiqua et nova usitatissima, sedulo collecta, accuratissime examinata, quotidiana experientia confirmata describuntur, 1st edition, 1st issue, J. Marriot, 1618, title within architectural woodcut border, woodcut initials and headpieces, p.181 misnumbered 118, annotation to 2C verso, library stamp and previous owner initials to title, some occasional dampstains and inksplashes, one or two closed marginal tears, library cloth, edges a little rubbed, folio. The rare suppressed first issue, dated 7 May, 1618, and the first of ten editions of the London Pharmacopoeia from the College of Physicians, issued by royal charter to regulate the composition of medicines. According to Dr George Urdang (Director of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy) `the famous epilogue of the second issue, charging the printer of the first with having `snatched away from our hands this little work not yet finished off`, was designed, under the pretext of typographical correction, to suppress the first issue and substitute for it a work so expanded and altered as to change its essential character. The first issue was a simple formulary, the second took on many features of a textbook. In this and in several incidental respects, Dr. Urdang thinks the second issue reflects `the change from the Renaissance to the Baroque Spirit which was taking place at that time`. He finds reason to believe that an opposition group of younger members of the College demanded the revision`. STC 16772. (1)
Lot 18
A George V vanity and part picnic set, initialled MSC, MC, MMCD , including three rectangular dressing table boxes, one rectangular tray, one oval mirror, two brushes, two clothes brushes, one shoe horn, one button hook , one spirit flask, twelve assorted oval and circular jars and containers, maker Finnigans LTD, London, 1912, total weight of silver, 73.50ozs.
Lot 140
TWO MODERN SILVER SPIRIT LABELS, the first of shaped shield form with embossed feline and fruiting vines enclosing the titled cartouché ‘Sherry’, marks for Birmingham 1968, maker P H Vogel & Co, 19grams; the second of shaped rectangular form with embossed stylised border enclosing the title ‘Brandy’, marks for Birmingham 1973, maker Turner & Simpson. 19grams
Lot 1152
An A & N Auxiliary (Army & Navy) Box Type Plate Camera, with black leather covered wooden body, hinged front panel over polished mahogany interior, Bausch & Lomb `Anaux` shutter, spirit level to top, leather carrying handle, plate holders accessible through hinged base section, 27cm by 15cm, in canvas case
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