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Click here to subscribeJohn Henry Foley RA RHA (1818-1874) OLIVER GOLDSMITH bronze stamped with artist's name on left-hand side of base, and with the Elkington & Co. foundry stamp on the opposite side of base 18.50 by 8 by 5in. (47 by 20.3 by 12.7cm) Maquette for the full-size bronze erected at the gates of Trinity College Dublin in 1868. The original plaster model is in the Birmingham City Art Gallery.
John Henry Foley RA RHA (1818-1874) EDMUND BURKE electroplated bronze stamped with artist's name on right-hand side of base, and with the Elkington & Co. foundry stamp on the opposite side of base 19in. (48.3cm) Maquette for the full-size bronze erected at the gates of Trinity College Dublin in 1868. The original plaster model is in the Birmingham City Art Gallery.
A boxed fine Royal Crown Derby dessert plate from the Judge Elbert Henry Gary service. Painted by Albert Gregory with panels of flowers framed within elaborately moulded gilt borders incorporating a G. monogram by George Darlington on gros bleu and turquoise grounds. Signed by both artists, printed mark in gilt with Royal Warrant and Tiffany & Co retailers stamp, date code for 1915, 23cm wide. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. In fine condition.
A boxed fine Royal Crown Derby dessert plate by Desire Leroy from a service for Judge Elbert Henry Gary. With a wide raised gilt border and six alternating panels finely painted with flowers. Signed, printed mark in puce with Royal Warrant and Tiffany & Co retailers stamp, date code for 1902, 22.75cm wide. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. In fine condition.
Philately - 2 Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth stamp catalogues, 5 stamp albums containing a quantity of UK and Worldwide stamps and 2 albums of First Day covers - This lot MUST be paid for and collected, or delivery arranged, no later than close of business on Tuesday. Please do not bid if you are unable to comply
DROCOURT, PARIS. A MID 19th CENTURY FRENCH REPEATING ONE-PIECE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK with brass moulded framed case with five bevelled glass panels enclosing a 2.5" Roman dial, fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original lever escapement striking and repeating the hours on a gong, backplate with makers stamp and signed by the retailer 'Payne and Co. 163 New Bond Street, London' 16cm highConditionClock in nice working condition, small chip to corner of one side panel, dial with later paper replacement
CHAGALL MARC: (1887-1985) Russian-French Artist. Signed First Day Cover featuring a colour postage stamp with an illustration of Chagall's stained-glass window entitled Kiss of Peace, postmarked United Nations, New York, 17th November 1967. Signed ('Marc Chagall') in black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. VG Chagall's stained-glass window was created for the United Nations in 1964 in honour of Dag Hammarskjold, the UN's second secretary general who was killed in an airplane crash in Africa in 1961.
HILL ROWLAND: (1795-1879) British Social Reformer, credited with originating the basic concepts of the modern postal service, including the invention of the postage stamp, through his comprehensive reform of the postal system. A.L.S., Rowland Hill, one page, 8vo, London, 21st March 1862, to T. B. Horsfall M.P., on the blind embossed stationery of the Post Office. Hill acknowledges receipt of Horsfall's letter 'of this day's date' and remarks that 'the matter shall at once receive attention'. With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Hill and signed ('Rowland Hill') by him to the lower left corner. The envelope does not bear a postage stamp but has an 'Official Paid' postmark and bears the printed coat of arms of the General Post Office to the verso. A very light, vertical thin strip of discoloration appears at the centre of the letter, otherwise VG Thomas Berry Horsfall (1805-1878) British Politician, Member of Parliament for Derby 1852 and for Liverpool 1853-65. Lord Mayor of Liverpool 1847-48.
NELSON HORATIO: (1758-1805) British Admiral during the Napoleonic Wars, the victor of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. A rare signed Free Front envelope panel, addressed and dated 'London September fourteenth 1805, Rev J.D. Haslewood, Brighton', with crown date-stamp 14th September 1805. Signed ('Nelson & Bronte') in the lower left corner. Neatly trimmed, with a few very minor tears and creases. About G At about 6.00am on the morning of 14th September 1805, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's horse drawn carriage arrived in the naval town of Portsmouth. Resting briefly at the towns George Hotel, Nelson was joined by two members of the Government who had come to wish him farewell, George Rose, the President of the Board of Trade and George Canning, the Treasurer of the Navy. Meanwhile, news of Nelson's arrival was beginning to cause a stir, with crowds gathering, eager to catch a glimpse of the naval hero. When it came for Nelson to depart the throng was dense and impassable, forcing the Vice Admiral to prudently use the back door and relative freedom to move. And so a short while later Nelson passed through the 'Sally Port', and amidst resounding cheers stepped for the last time off Blighty, to be taken to the Victory, moored not far away at St. Helen's, Isle of Wight and onwards to his destiny at the Battle of Trafalgar.
[BURNS STEPHEN]: (1921-1943)British Flight Sergeant, Rear Gunner of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H of 617 Squadron on the Dambusters Raid, 16th May 1943. A pair of flying goggles used by Burns during World War II, the Mark IIIA goggles issued by the Air Ministry and featuring perspex lenses contained in a painted brass surround, with a central hinge and dark brown leather nose cover, also with ram air and exhaust vents (slightly damaged). The goggles have a brown felt backing and the adjustable leather and elastic strap is still present. With the Air Ministry stamp and serial numbers 22C/62 88926/39 to the strap. Some age wear, G Provenance: Accompanied by a copy of a typed inventory of the Burns Archive prepared by a previous owner in 2001 when he acquired the material from Dorothy Mundon, the sister of Stephen Burns. The present goggles are listed on the inventory, and also included in the lot is a copy of a handwritten letter from Mundon to the previous owner explaining that she has been through the inventory and that it is correct.
BRITISH ROYALTY: Prince Adolphus (1774-1850) Duke of Cambridge, son of King George III. A.L.S., Adolphus, two pages, 8vo, Plas Newydd, 15th September 1849, to Thomas B. Horsfall. The Prince states that he has received his correspondent's invitation through Sir Howard Douglas and accepts with pleasure the opportunity to stay at Horsfall's country home, further suggesting the following Tuesday to Friday as a convenient time. In a lengthy postscript the Prince reassures Horsfall that he would be very pleased to make the acquaintance of any other guests his correspondent wishes to invite at the same time. With blank integral leaf, Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by the Prince and signed ('Cambridge') by him to the lower left corner. The stamp has been neatly torn away although the red wax seal to the verso is still intact; Prince George (1819-1904) Duke of Cambridge, grandson of King George III and cousin of Queen Victoria. Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1856-95. A.L.S., George, three pages, 8vo, Kew, 5th September 1855, to Mr. Horsfall. The Prince thanks his correspondent for their kind letter and adds that he has also received one from the Mayor of Liverpool, further proposing 'that you should permit me to dine with you on the Wednesday' ahead of a concert in the evening, and also remarking that the Mayor had been good enough to suggest a quick dinner and that the Prince thinks Horsfall's house can be easily reached; Prince Arthur (1850-1942) Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, son of Queen Victoria. Ink signature ('Arthur') and three additional words in his hand on a slim oblong 12mo card; John Neale Dalton (1839-1931) English Clergyman, Chaplain to Queen Victoria, Canon of Windsor and tutor to the future King George V and his brother Prince Albert Victor. A.L.S., J N Dalton, one page, 8vo, n.p., 29th October 1883, to Mr. Ronald. Dalton enquires if his correspondent can dine with Prince Edward in his rooms on 2nd November at 7.30pm. With blank integral leaf. Some very light overall age wear and minor foxing to Dalton's letter, G to VG, 4 Thomas Berry Horsfall (1805-1878) British Politician, Member of Parliament for Derby 1852 and for Liverpool 1853-65. Lord Mayor of Liverpool 1847-48. Sir Howard Douglas (1776-1861) British General, Colonial Administrator and Politician, Member of Parliament for Liverpool 1842-47.
DERBY EARL OF: (1799-1869) British Prime Minister 1852, 1858-59, 1866-68. A lengthy A.L.S., Stanley, six pages, 8vo, Ballykisteen, Tipperary, 11th September 1849, to T. B. Horsfall. Derby states that he has received his correspondent's letter regarding various statements made by the Church Education Society for Ireland in reference to the general management of the National Schools in Ireland and remarks 'I am unable to say precisely, after the lapse of eighteen years, what were the conditions which were originally laid down', adding that they will be found in his letter to the Duke of Leinster 'which contains a full statement of the views of the then government' and continuing 'I think it extremely probable that it may by experiences have been found necessary to modify some of those conditions, nor should I think the fact of the Commissioners having done so, in itself a ground of complaint against them'. Derby further writes 'But with regard to the more important point of their refusal of aid to schools where the Bible is read, I apprehend the statements made are founded in error. I do not think that any such prohibition exists. I believe the daily reading of the scriptures to be in the direction of the Patrons of each individual school; and that there is no obstacle whatsoever to a Clergyman receiving government aid in….establishing a Bible Class daily; subject to this limitation…..that the children of R. Catholic Parents who object are not to be compelled to attend or be present at the time of holding that class' and also states 'I confess, looking at the condition of Ireland, I think this stipulation not an unreasonable one; and I am sure that it is one without which the system never would have made its way with the R. Catholic population'. Derby continues 'But I so entirely agree in the importance of securing, if possible, the cooperation of the Protestant Clergy, and I so much lament the hostile attitude which many of them have assumed, founded, I believe, in many instances on misapprehension of the facts, that I think it probable that an impartial enquiry into the present working of the system by a Committee of the House of Lords might be of some service, either in dispelling misapprehensions, if such exist, or in suggesting modifications which may meet reasonable objections, if such shall be found, and if they are capable of being removed without risking the destruction of the whole system.' Derby concludes by remarking that he is not pledging himself to move for such an enquiry, or to even support one, unless it is moved for 'in a spirit of fairness and impartiality'. With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Derby and bearing a Penny Red postage stamp and red wax seal to the verso. A letter of interesting content regarding the difficulties of preaching religion in Irish schools in the mid-19th century. VG Thomas Berry Horsfall (1805-1878) British Politician, Member of Parliament for Derby 1852 and for Liverpool 1853-65. Lord Mayor of Liverpool 1847-48.
LUGOSI BELA: (1882-1956) Hungarian Actor, famous for his screen and stage portrayal of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. An exceptionally fine vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9.5 photograph of the dapper Lugosi standing in a full length pose in costume from his most famous role as Count Dracula. Photograph by Roman Freulich for Universal Pictures and bearing his credit stamp to the verso along with the original label bearing the typed caption stating, in part, ‘Bela Lugosi who plays the title role in Universal’s strange drama “Dracula”, shows what the well dressed man will wear……’ Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink across a clear area of the image, ‘Best wishes always to Louise Mace, Bela Lugosi’. Signed photographs of this quality of Lugosi are highly desirable. With very neatly trimmed round corners and some very light traces of former mounting to the verso, VG
Deactivated Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver .38, 4 inch barrel marked with Smith & Wesson patent dates. Six shot fluted swing out cylinder. Solid top body with “Smith & Wesson” trade stamp and “Made in USA”. Steel grip frame and trigger guard. Wooden slab grips. Complete with EU deactivation cert.
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