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Lot 805
An Indian Hippo Tusk Sectional Walking Stick, 19th century, the arched handle with snarling tiger head end with inset black eyes, with simple incised parallel lines between each section, metal tip, 89.5cm long Cracking in handle. Some old brown staining. Some fine hairline cracks - one in the last section before the metal tip. General yellowing. 050615
Lot 806
An Unusual Carved and Stained Wood Walking Stick, late 19th century, naively carved with primitive figures in hats, eating utensils, and stylised animals to a wrythen fluted lower shaft with metal tip, a whistle to the plain arched handle with iron ferrule, 89.5cm long Stainer wearing off on handle. Some rusting. Some old cracks and general wear and tear through age. 050615
Lot 807
A Carved Whalebone Walking Stick, 19th century, sperm whale tooth carved clenched fist finial, the main pan bone shaft of three wrythen fluted and crosshatched sections and a barleytwist final section with horn tip, 84cm long Probably from a whale pan bone. Crack in sleeve of clenched fist and old discolouration. Stem generally good. Cow horn tip with several small cracks. 050615
Lot 949
A Mahogany Inlaid Stick Barometer, signed A P Tarone & Co, No7 Grevill Street, Leather Lane, London, circa 1820, broken arched pediment, barber pole stringing, exposed mercury tube, single vernier dial signed, thermometer tube, 96cm high 16.06.15, Case with small chips in parts and barber pole stringing missing in parts, cistern with a piece of veneer missing to the right hand side, dial is discoloured, tube is cracked and damaged, no mercury visible.
Lot 936
A collection of vintage jewellery to include a gun metal and gold ladies fob or brooch watch, the back set with a letter D in rose gold inset with diamonds, an 18 ct gold three stone diamond ring - shank cut - Weight approx. 2.5 grms and a 9 ct gold Art Deco ladies wristwatch and a 9 ct gold Cameo stick pin with a Warrior head cameo
![[DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN]: (1859-1930) Scottish Author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. A good, interesting T.L.S. by both Adrian Cona](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/55648f52-9908-490f-bf2f-a4c200a4a411/19411d93-f85a-478c-94ca-9ae6b7fc79b3/468x382.jpg)
Lot 425
[DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN]: (1859-1930) Scottish Author, creator of Sherlock Holmes. A good, interesting T.L.S. by both Adrian Conan Doyle ('Adrian M. Conan Doyle') and his brother Denis Conan Doyle ('Denis P.S. Conan Doyle'), the two sons of Arthur Conan Doyle, four pages, 4to, Tangier, 26th June 1953, to the Editor of The New York Herald Tribune in Paris. The brothers state that an article by Stephen Winship on the subject of Sherlock Holmes has been brought to their attention, which they believe emanated from Christopher Pulling of Scotland Yard, and write, in part, 'Though Mr. Pulling is apparently ignorant of some of the most important factors that led to the development of modern police methods, nevertheless one must recognise his courage in sponsoring the cause of Gregson, Lestrade and their prototypes at Scotland Yard. No one can deny that Scotland Yard has become one of the most efficient police organisations in the whole world. This happy state of affairs did not apply, however, in the period of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes' statements at the expense of Scotland Yard were kindly and charitable when compared with an editorial that appeared in "The Times". This editorial was contemporary with our father's book "A Study in Scarlet" and expresses in the most trenchant terms deep consternation at the inefficiency and lack of intelligence of the average Scotland Yard plain-clothes officer of the time. Mr. Pulling criticises our father because he did not go to Scotland Yard for instruction and advice. The fact of the matter is that Scotland Yard could not have taught him anything. On the other hand, he could have taught Scotland Yard a great deal as witness the following facts. Using his creation, Sherlock Holmes, as a name for expressing new ideas in criminology, it was our father who invented the systems upon which the modern police methods of the world are founded....Our father invented the use of plaster of Paris for preserving footprints and other delicate traces in crimonology. He introduced this system via the Sherlock Holmes stories three years before Hans Gross's "Criminal Investigation", the great text book on criminology which forms the basis of every present-day police system...It was our father who invented the minute examination of dust from a man's clothes or hat for the purpose of identifying the localities from which a person came and his or her occupation....It was our father who invented the precise differentiation between various tobacco ashes. As a direct result of our father's brilliant work in the Edalji maiming case, an affair which reflected the gravest discredit upon the Police, the Court of Criminal Appeal was introduced into the British legal system, thanks entirely to Sherlock Holmes or rather to his creator. The two figures were largely synonymous. In sharp contrast to the views expressed by Mr. Pulling, the great police chiefs of the world have publicly acknowledged the fact that modern police methods are largely founded upon those invented by our father and incorporated in the figure of Sherlock Holmes.' The Doyles give further evidence to support their claims, quoting individuals in France, China, India, Egypt, Russia, all of whom are indebted to Sherlock Holmes, also quoting J. Edgar Hoover who personally assured the Doyles 'that our father's methods have been incorporated to the full in the methods and techniques of his world-famous organisation' (the FBI). They conclude their letter by stating 'The position is, therefore, that we have on the one side the opinion of Mr. Pulling and on the opposite side the opinions of these highly expert and eminent Police Chiefs, Federal Agents, Police Scientists and others. There used to be a code of sportsmen to give credit where credit is due. Shall we try to stick to it, Mr. Pulling of Scotland Yard.' A letter of rich content relating to Sherlock Holmes. A very small area of paper loss appears to the upper edge of each page, not affecting the text or signatures, about VG
Lot 944
WORLD WAR II: An historically important document, two pages, folio, n.p. (Washington DC), 8th May 1945. The original mimeograph document, marked Hold for Release and with the cautionary statement 'The following address of the President, to be broadcast in connection with the surrender of Germany, MUST BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE until delivery of the address HAS BEGUN….The same restrictions as to release apply to radio announcers and news commentators' was prepared by Jonathan Daniels, Secretary to the President, is numbered 46 COF in the upper right corner. The document provides the text of American President Harry S. Truman's V-E Day Proclamation and states, in part, 'This is a solemn but a glorious hour. I only wish that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this day. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly over all Europe….Our rejoicing is sobered and subdued by a supreme consciousness of the terrible price we have paid to rid the world of Hitler and his evil band. Let us not forget, my fellow Americans, the sorrow and the heartbreak which today abide in the homes of so many of our neighbors….We can repay the debt which we owe to our God, to our dead and to our children only by work….We must work to finish the war. Our victory is but half-won. The west is free, but the east is still in bondage to the treacherous tyranny of the Japanese. When the last Japanese division has surrendered unconditionally, then only will our fighting job be done….The job ahead is no less important, no less urgent, no less difficult than the task which now happily is done. I call upon every American to stick to his post until the last battle is won. Until that day, let no man abandon his post or slacken his efforts. And now, I want to read to you my formal proclamation of this occasion:….The Allied armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender. The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men….Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed….The power of our peoples to defend themselves against all enemies will be proved in the Pacific war as it has been proved in Europe….' A document of superb content. Some very light, minor creasing and a few small areas of paper loss to the left edge, none of which affect the text, otherwise VG Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) American President 1945-53.
Lot 1773
A late 19th c. Oak Black Forest style Hall Stand, having carved lion mask pediment top over single carved panel and two openings, over central rectangular bevel plated mirror, flanked by openings with carved stylized dragons, central key drawer flanked by two stick/ umbrella stands with alloy drip trays. Standing on tear drop feet. 41'' wide x 82'' high x 12 12'' deep
Lot 246
A Small Quantity of Amethyst Jewellery, circa 1850, including two bracelets set with oval amethysts, a stick pin similarly set, and three amethyst links, in matching yellow collet settings, and three loose stones, in a red silk lined case (with spaces for earrings and a necklace, which are not present) The pieces are in good condition overall. The box is a little tired. It is possible that the bracelets have been shortened and that is where two of the spare links have come from. They fasten with tongue and box catches. The items bear no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion the settings would test as gold. CR made 29th April 2015
Lot 325
A Set of Three George III Silver Soup Plates, Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London 1781, cinquefoil with a gadrooned border, engraved with a crest, being a cubit arm vested holding a stick, each numbered and with a scratch weight, 24cm wide; and Another Similar, made from a plate from the same service, the marks now distorted, 68oz 9dwt all in (4) Clear but lightly struck marks, overall good condition other than typical surface scratches and signs of use. One with a bruise.
Lot 128
Two framed, unsigned, Northern School, pencil sketches, one dated 1949, inscribed 'Old man walking', showing a man with walking stick, sketched onto inside cover of a book, the other dated 1962, inscribed '2 people [...] april', pencil on paper, showing two figures beside metal fence, 17cm x 12cm and 17.1cm x 18cm, (2).
Lot 413
A 19th Century Northern European carved and stained wooden stick with all-over face mask, skull, hands, love heart and scrollwork carved decoration, inscribed "R + Standrin 1691", 95.5 cm long (together with a letter from David W Phillipson of The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, dated 25th November 1998 suggesting Scandinavian origin around the beginning on the 20th Century)
Lot 509
A Victorian malacca and silver mounted cane sword stick with plain silver handle (maker's mark indistinct, London, 1896), the engraved ferule inscribed "F G Cuss", 84.5 cm long CONDITION REPORTS The cane is split nearly all the way through the bottom half. There is a chunk missing near the engraved finial which has been refilled. Flaking all over. The engraved finial has wear to the initials especially the knob handle has various dents. Whilst the top section has movement - we have been unable to open it to see the sword.
Lot 693
An early 20th Century beech and elm Thames Valley Windsor wheel and stick back armchair, bearing makers stamp "A.H" CONDITION REPORTS Overall with wear and scuffs, has had some repairs and re-gluing to joints, various age splits and some chips (please see photos for examples). Height of back 105 cm, width of arms 60.5 cm, width of seat 48 cm, depth of seat front to back 49 cm.
Lot 694
A Victorian Windsor style ash stick back elbow chair, the central carved splat above a plain seat on ringed and turned supports united by stretchers CONDITION REPORTS Wear and scuffs, several large splits to seat and arm support has pushed through by one of the splits (please see photos), generally with wear and patination, and appear to have been some repairs, some chips, some old woodworm holes to the shaped back splat. Height of back 103 cm, width of arms 56 cm, width of seat, 49 cm, depth of seat 38 cm.
Lot 695
A 19th Century West Country ash and elm stick back elbow chair on turned legs united by an H-stretcher CONDITION REPORTS Height of back 91 cm, width of arms 52.5 cm, width of seat 46.5 cm, depth of seat 39.25 cm. Overall with wear, scuffs, knocks and chips, various nailed repairs and stains, old woodworm holes throughout, one spindle has become detached at top, various splits including large split to seat and knots, and back right leg is appearing throughout the top of the seat.
Lot 1503
A 19th century rosewood jewellery casket and writing box with brass furniture and Bramah lock, containing a leather pouch with a half sovereign. A 9ct gold curb link bracelet. 21g. A 9ct gold cable link necklace. 23g. A Victorian gold open lozenge link bracelet. 12g. A gold fancy link longuard chain. 46g. An Indian style gold stick pin, cased, and a large quantity of wristwatches, pocket watches and costume jewellery etc.
Lot 1522
A diamond set white gold bar brooch (converted), an aquamarine mounted gold bar brooch, a ladies diamond set wristwatch, a gold riding crop and horseshoe bar brooch, a gold and silver question mark stick pin set with small diamonds and a seed pearl, a stick pin mounted with a cabochon ruby and circular cut diamonds, a gold nugget stick pin set with a small yellow diamond and various items of jewellery etc
Lot 1529
A collection of antique jewellery and costume jewellery, including an early 19th century cannetille gold brooch centred with a turquoise cabochon within seed pearl surround and with matching earrings, a gold mounted enamel mask of a face wearing a black mask within a garnet border, a gold stick pin with pearl and diamond cluster, a gold heart-shaped pendant set with seed pearl and turquoise cabochons, a Victorian oval shaped citrine and cluster gold brooch, a gold 'Little Mermaid' charm pendant, a 9ct gold Gibraltar charm pendant, a George III white paste set cluster pendant, a gold pendant mounted with an oval shaped lapis lazuli section, a lady's 9ct gold square shaped wristwatch by Omega with integrated 9ct gold band, a fancy link gold plated longuard chain, a fancy shaped smoky quartz mounted gold ring, a gold fob watch and various other items etc.
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