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Lot 805
Selection of Hallmarked Silver Items: To include 2 Handled Dish 9cm Dia (weight 113grms), Small 2 Handled Dish 6cm dia (weight 31grms), Stamp Holder (weight 35grms) together with Royal Mail Silver letter Opener, Fish Design Letter Opener and 2 sets of Matching Shoe Horns and Button Hooks (9)
Lot 42
An Edwards & Roberts inlaid mahogany drawing-room cabinet, serpentine-shaped, central arched recess rare with boxwood and sycamore curtains, a cupboard to each side, single frieze drawer, the whole finely inlaid with playful children, instruments, flowers and ribbons in boxwood and sycamore, on square tapering legs with inlaid, braced undertier, maker`s stamp to drawer, label attached at rear, 2ft. 4in. SEE ILLUSTRATION
Lot 1120
“Taschen Brockhaus zum Zeitgeschehen” published by Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1942, containing over 800 photographic illustrations and line drawings in the text, of military leaders, flags, insignia, weapons etc, and with separate coloured map of the world and of Europe, Africa and the Near East (covers worn); “Kolonials Taschenbuch 1942”, containing a wealth of information and a diary (spine datached but present); “Morgen marschieren wir, Liederbuch der deutscher Soldaten”, with stamp of “Soldatenheim Chalons-Sur-Marne”, and “Die Deutschen Geschutze 1939-1945”, published by Lehmanns Verlag, Munchen, 1960, profusely illustrated with soft red leatherette covers. Average GC (4)
Lot 1146
An Imperial German Wurttemburg Infantryman’s pickelhaube, of regulation pattern with brass plate, the spike and base of white metal with removeable top to permit fitting of parade plume, the inside of the skull bearing owner’s name “F Bichel. 3, Korp”, and maker’s stamp “Eckart, Ulm”, with leather chinstrap. Basically GC (no cockades, base of spike slightly crushed, the front of the skull pierced to take unofficial, but apparently contemporary, single fitting for plate).
Lot 1151
A late 19th century Imperial German senior NCOÂ’s dress sword, straight, fullered blade 32½Â”, with makerÂ’s name E & H Neuhaus, Solingen, inspectorÂ’s stamp and “81” at forte, brass hilt with upturned double shell guard, flattened diamond section knucklebow, facetted, flattened urn shaped pommel with prominent stud, foliage embossed quillon, top of knucklebow and pommel, in its brass mounted panelled leather scabbard the locket and underside of guard stamped en suite “125.RR.4”. GC (dents to locket and chape) Plate 8
Lot 1210
A 1912 pattern South African cavalry officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 35”, by Wilkinson with “London Made” and inspector’s stamp on backstrap, etched with crowned S African arms, “South Africa”, “Zuid Afrika” and wreath within tightly scrolled foliate panels, regulation scroll pattern steel bowl guard, ornamental panel, shaped sharkskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC, the blade retaining most original polish. Plate 8
Lot 1331
A Continental 18 bore military percussion holster pistol of New Land Pattern type, 15” overall, barrel 8¾Â”, partly rounded lock of converted flintlock form, with traces of small “P J Malherbe A Liege”stamp, walnut stock with brass mounts, swivel ramrod and lanyard ring on butt cap. GWO & basically GC (wear overall). Plate 9
Lot 1343
A .577” Pattern 1861 Artillery percussion carbine, 40½Â” overall, barrel 24” with traces of ordnance proofs, the lock with crowned VR and “1861 L.A. Co”, fullstocked, the butt with “London Armoury, Bermondsey 1861” stamp, with steel barrel bands, regulation brass mounts, sling swivels and original steel ramrod. GWO & basically GC (barrel has been pitted and cleaned, light pitting to lock). Plate 12
Lot 50
A rare 1871 pattern Elcho sword bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, swollen fullered blade 20”, with sawback, WD and broad arrow with inspector’s stamp at forte on one side and small crowned VR on the other, diced leather grips, “24” stamped on pommel, in its steel mounted leather scabbard with rectangular loop to locket. Good Condition, the blade clean (scabbard leather crazed). Plate 14
Lot 203
A very fine 5 shot 80 bore Kerr’s Patent 2nd pattern percussion revolver of the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers, the barrel bearing London proofs and “L.A.C” stamp, the frame with “London Armoury” in oval and engraved “Kerr’s Patent 100”, cylinder also engraved “No 100”, and the back action lock engraved “London Armoury, Bermondsey”, the butt cap engraved “1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers No 35”, gold damascened overall with fine koftgari artwork, flowers and foliage, the cylinder also bearing the signature of the Indian craftsman responsible for the decoration. Very Good Working Order and Clean Condition, in its dark oak glazed wall display case with brass plaque engraved “Revolver used by Officers 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers - Presented to the Officers’ Mess 1st Home Counties Brigade R.F.A. by Col Sir Charles Boxall K.C.B - 1912-”, together with a letter from a bookseller in Glasgow dated April 1912 offering the revolver to Sir Charles Boxall for four guineas, a letter from Col Boxall presenting it either as a personal gift to the Colonel of the Home Counties Brigade R.F.A or to the officers’ mess “as you think fit”, and a letter from Col Tester, the last surviving officer of the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers, stating that he cannot throw any light on the origins of the revolver. Plate 46
Lot 436
DICKENS CHARLES: (1812-1870) English Novelist. Autograph Envelope signed, addressed in his hand to Leigh Hunt at Edwards Square, Kensington. Signed ('Charles Dickens') to the lower left corner. The envelope bears a Penny Black postage stamp and several partial and illegible post marks. Neatly cornermounted to card and matted beneath a small reproduction photograph of Dickens and framed and glazed in a dark wooden frame to an overall size of 10 x 16.5. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Leigh Hunt (1784-1859) English Critic, Essayist, Poet & Writer. Hunt is believed to have been the inspiration behind the character Harold Skimpole in Dickens's Bleak House (1852-53).
Lot 439
COLLINS WILKIE: (1824-1889) English Novelist. Autograph address panel signed ('Wilkie Collins'), the oblong 12mo panel neatly trimmed from a larger envelope, addressed by Collins in bold, dark fountain pen ink to Edward Lear at Villa Tennyson, San Remo, Italy and additionally marked in his hand 'By Book Post, Registered' and dated 25th August 1883. Bearing a four pence postage stamp and two Registered postal cancellations. Signed by Collins at the base with his return address at 90 Gloucester Place, London, in his hand. An interesting association. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Edward Lear (1812-1888) English Artist, Illustrator and Poet.
Lot 458
BURGESS ANTHONY: (1917-1993) British Novelist of A Clockwork Orange (1962). A.L.S., Anthony B., on one side of a correspondence card, Etchingham, Sussex, n.d. (24th December 1966), to Patrick Taylor at Collins. Burgess thanks his correspondent for their kindness and continues 'I think "Extra Verse" a very exciting idea, & it encourages me to think that I might consider considering thinking of writing poems again'. Hand addressed by Burgess to the verso. Together with a T.L.S., Anthony B, on one side of a correspondence card, Etchingham, East Sussex, 13th January (1967), also to Patrick Taylor. The letter features no punctuation or capital letters and Burgess writes, in part, 'we shant be back in london till candlemas james joyces birthday that is february the second to be precise as im still slaving away at the enderby book and other things to make tax money....id like very much to write verse again but its so difficult unless you can give it to a fictional character but thanks again for your invitation i saw the pink curry item why should this happen when turmerics yellow or is that my daltonianism coming out again'. Hand addressed by Burgess to the verso. Also including H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) English Writer of Adventure Novels. Fountain pen ink signature ('H Rider Haggard') and date, 17th April 1919, in his hand on a page removed from an autograph album and further including William Gladstone (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. Autograph envelope signed, W E Gladstone, addressed in his hand to the Mayor of Chester. Bearing a Penny Red postage stamp and post marked at Hawarden and Chester, 3rd November 1867. Some light age wear and minor staining to the latter two items, G to VG, 4
Lot 576
LLOYD GEORGE DAVID: (1863-1945) British Prime Minister 1916-22. Vintage signed sepia 7.5 x 9.5 photograph, an unusual image of Lloyd George standing outdoors in a full length profile pose viewing the rows of books for sale at W. H. Smith's book stall at Liverpool Street railway station. A newspaper date stamp to the verso indicates that the photograph was taken on 27th November 1929. Signed with his name alone in bold, dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. Very slightly, neatly irregularly trimmed and with some light age wear, G
Lot 546
Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965), "Frogs", watercolor and pencil on paper, estate stamp lower right, "Luise Ross Gallery, New York" label en verso, 10 7/8 in. x 8 3/8 in., framed. Provenance: Luise Ross Gallery, New York, early 1990s. Note: Among the varied flora and fauna that Walter Anderson painted in watercolor during his sojourns to Horn Island, his compositions of frogs are among the most successful. The two frogs depicted here are colorfully rendered with Anderson`s characteristic style: painted in the shades of blue, green, purple and yellow that Anderson generally used in his depictions of frogs. The work offered here is a fulsome composition, using the negative space to reinforce his bold design.
Lot 599
Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), "Tenaya Creek, Dogwood, Rain, Yosemite National Park, CA", 1948, printed c. 1975, silver gelatin print, pencil-signed lower right on mount, "Carmel Gallery" stamp with title and date en verso, "Durel-Harris Gallery, New Orleans" label en verso of backing board, 15 1/8 in. x 18 3/4 in., unframed. Provenance: Collection of Artist Charles Fritchie (b. 1936), New Orleans, LA.
Lot 1024
Clarence John Laughlin (American/New Orleans, 1905-1985), "The Mad Engine, Engine of Compulsion: 1940", silver gelatin print (1973), signed lower right, titled lower left, artist stamp and inscribed en verso, image 14 in. x 11 in., unframed. Provenance: Collection of New Orleans Artist Charles Fritchie (b. 1936).
Lot 22
Sir Harry Smith. ALS to Benjamin Moodie dd 4th October 1851 Autograph letter signed by Sir Harry Smith. This official letter appoints Benjamin Moodie as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Cape Colony. Couched in regal terms - `Her Majesty hath appointed and declared that there shall be within the Settlement a Council to be called the Legislative Council ...) Benjamin Moodie was appointed a Member of the Council `at Her Majesty`s pleasure`. Four sides, four sides written, 325mm high x 205mm wide. Paper watermarked 1851. 60mm diameter embossed Cape Colony stamp adjacent to the signature of Sir Harry Smith. No tears, loss, or chips, excellent condition. A transcription of the letter is available on request. Fables Ref. #22785 Very Good. 4th October 1851 Click here to view further details and to bid
Lot 83
Lt, Col. Ron Reid Daly and Peter Stiff SELOUS SCOUTS - TOP SECRET WAR 248 x 176 x 32 mm An account of the work of the Scouts in the Rhodesian war. The regiment gained a very high number of honours and awards during its existence between 1973 and 1980 and is still revered for the bravery and daring of its members. First Standard Edition (2nd Edition) 1982. Pages [1-14]15-432 Dust Jacket illustrated with Lategan`s portrait of the Selous Scout. Jacket still white, but slight browning on edges. Brown boards, with white titles on spine. Illustrated with diagrams, maps, colour pictures and b/w photographs. Previous owner`s name and stamp. The book is generally in Very Good condition. Alberton Galago 1982 Click here to view further details and to bid
Lot 85
H M L Bolus, D Barclay, E J Steer A SECOND BOOK OF SOUTH AFRICAN FLOWERS 250 x 195 x 23 mm Issued under the auspices of the Wild Flower Protection Society. Many colour illustrations by D Barclay and b/w photographs by E J Steer. Pages [i-x]1-214. No Dust Jacket. Dark blue cloth-covered boards, some wear and some loss of shine on gilt protea design and titles on front and spine. Endpapers foxed and previous owner`s stamp on front paste-down endpaper. Some small white stains on cover edges (paint splash?). Internally clean and tightly bound. Cape Town The Specialty Press of South Africa 1936 Click here to view further details and to bid
Lot 120
Lydekker (R.) WILD OXEN, SHEEP & GOATS OF ALL LANDS 4to (300 x 235 mm) LIVING AND EXTINCT Ex-library copy: 318 pages, 28 hand coloured lithographic plates after J. Smith, other illustrations in the text, errata slip tipped-in opposite page 1, original green cloth faded and frayed and splitting along the spine, binding loose but holding on the ties, library number taped onto the base of the spine, library bookplate on the front free endpaper – this is stamped with the withdrawn stamp of the Library of Parliament, Cape Town, and the same stamp appears on the front endpapers and final two pages (index and publisher’s imprint vignette). The text printed on coated paper and the lithographic plates are in very good condition. This edition consists of five hundred copies, numbered and signed of which this is – No. 274 Signed by Rowland Ward. London Rowland Ward, Limited 1898 Click here to view further details and to bid
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