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Lot 369
unmarked, the gold inlaid steel head with compressed gold inlaid pommel, with British crown surmounting initials ‘CE’ within arched and foliate borders, the lower panelled section of the head formed of finely inlaid foliate scrolls with inlaid ribbed and plain collars below, the tapered snake wood stick with inlaid gold eyelet and later brass ferule to point(Steel head 6.5cm long, pommel 3.3cm diameter, overall length 94.5cm)Provenance:By repute Prince Charles Edward Stuartand then gifted to a French Noble FamilyBy descent till circa 1905 - 1909Presented to Alfred William Cox (1857 – 1919)By direct descentExhibited: Stuart and Cromwell Relics, and articles of interest connected with the Stuart Period , Cambridge Antiquarian Society, Guildhall Cambridge 15th-20th May 1911, item 5 (lent anonymously) Note: Although many relics of the Jacobite Cause exist, few are directly and personally connected with the Stuart family, or a single member, so directly. This walking cane was no doubt an important and highly personal accessory of the fashionable Prince Charles Edward Stuart, used within the Courts of Europe when petitioning his cause. A history of portraiture illustrates the Prince as a young, fashionable, educated and confident man. With much of his life spent in Europe in the presence of many Royal courts, he was keen to portray an image of the upmost grandeur at all times. In the 18th century, it was de rigueur to own a fine walking cane; a reflection of one’s societal status, wealth and artistic interests. Sadly, no portraits can be found of the Prince which feature a walking cane, as these more often focus on official symbols of office and heraldry. However, in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery’s collection, Paolo Monaldi & Pubalacci & Silvestri’s exceptional painting, Prince James receiving his son, Prince Henry, in front of the Palazzo del Re , Prince Charles’ father James and his court can be seen with several walking canes, serving as a statement accessory; a clear indication of the fashionable taste amongst the Stuart’s social circles. It is remarkable to consider the cane’s long history with such few breaks in ownership. When it was exhibited in 1911, it was recorded as having been ‘used by Prince Charles when he was at the French court, and was presented by him to a French nobleman, in whose family it has remained until a few years ago, when it was presented by the present holder of the title to the lender’.For some time, the cane was considered to have been a gift to Prince Charles from King Louis, however it has not been possible to substantiate this. Despite this, the worked elements of the cane are certainly European, and draw comparisons to some of the finest gold inlaid and steel metalwork made in France and Germany. A closer look at the inlaid decoration is revealing: the placement of the British crown above his initials rather boldly indicates his rightful claim to the throne. Being the monarch's crown, it is possible that this cane was made for Charles after his father's death and he titled himself King Charles III. Indeed, other personal monogrammed items which survive feature the initials CP for Carlos Princepus . While there is some speculation as to whether the cane was gifted by King Louis, there is no doubt surrounding the quality of manufacture. Moreover, the gifting to a French noble family by Prince Charles successfully traces the provenance back to Charles’ own lifetime; a highly unusual feat and few comparisons exist outwith established museum collections. By the 1911 exhibition the cane was the property (although lent anonymously) of Alfred William Cox. Alfred was a remarkable character of Victorian society. Son of Alexander Robb Cox (1826-1880) he came from a long line of successful Scottish jute merchants and factory owners working in Dundee and Liverpool. In 1879, and on failing his entrance exams for the Military Academy at Woolwich, he was given £100 and an allowance to travel to Australia. His father's intention was for him to learn about the sheep trade and presumably set up his own. But before long he had fallen into his favourite leisure pursuit and was again involved in gambling on horse racing, which had perhaps originally led to his failed exams back in England. On hearing this, his father threatened to cut his allowance and seek his return. For a short time at least, Alfred went into sheep farming. This was not to last long however, his interests inevitably shifted over a game of cards in which he won a share in what became the Broken Hill silver mine, for a sum £120. He would return to England a wealthy man in the late 1880’s with his shares value then estimated at £1,260,000 (some £70m in today’s terms). On his return he became one of Britain’s most successful race horse owners and had many renowned winners, perhaps most famous is Bayardo, a short career which is still remembered today. Late Victorian and Edwardian horse racing at the highest levels was a highly a social event. A fashionable cane such as this would have served Alfred well when in attendance at the Royal Enclosure, and especially when in the company of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) who frequented there. Alfred Cox had a small but fine collection of canes, this no doubt the highlight. How it came into his collection when it was ‘presented’ to him by the Noble French family remains a mystery, but family tradition has often held that it may have been in lieu of a debt for a horse, stud fees, or likely gambling.
Lot 126
SOUTHERN US BLUES GUITARISTS - LPs. Headin' way down south to Texas then over to the mississippi with these essential 20 x LPs. Artists/titles are King Curtis (x7) inc. Live At Small's Paradise (Atco stereo SD33-198), Live At Fillmore West (SD 33-359), Soul Serenade (US mono Capitol rainbow T 2095), Sweet Soul (Atco stereo SD 33-247), Country Soul (US mono Capitol rainbow T 1756), Atlantic Masters and Get Ready, Freddie King (x7) inc. Burglar, 1934-1976, Getting Ready (AMLS 65004), All His Hits, Texas Cannonball and Larger Than Life and Jimmy Reed (x6) - T'ain't No Big Thing But He Is... (US Vee Jay SR 1067, incredibly still sealed), Rockin' With Reed (Vee Jay LP 1008), HIstory Of, At Carnegie Hall (2SR 1035 and JOY 120) and Hard Walking Hanna (still sealed). Condition is generally VG to Ex+ though some of the earlier copies can vary.
Lot 138
THE PLATTERS US AND UK LPS. 33 LPs/comps from The Platters, US and UK issues with some seen in mono and in stereo. Some titles: Introducing The New Sound Of.. (NSPL 28149), Presenting (TP 233), Encores! (MGW 12112), The Platters (MPL 6504), The Platters (MG 20146), Around The World (MG 20366), Going Back To Detroit (MM2125), Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries! (MG20589), The Platters Live (6870 627), Only You (236 223), Reflections (MMC 14045), Reflections (MG 20481), Anthology (still sealed, RNFP 71495), Remember When (MG 20410), Remember When (SR 60087), The Flying Platters (SRW 16226), Volume Two (MG 20216), Song For The Lonely (MG 20669), Golden Hits (135 951 MCY). Condition varies but generally from VG to Ex+.
Lot 157
DISCO/SOUL/FUNK - LPs/12". Wicked collection of 41 x LPs/12". Artists/titles include Donald Byrd (x7) inc. Places And Spaces (US original, Blue note blue ? BN-LA549-G - Ex+ a few paper scuffs/printed inner/Ex still with shrink, some light edgwear), Words, Sounds, Colors And Shapes (ELK K 52 427), Sexy Dancer, Thank You For Funking Up My Life (K 12321), Love Has Come Around and (Fallin' Like) Dominoes, Rah Band (x13) inc. The Crunch & Beyond, Across The Bay, Past, Present & Future, Time Keeps Tearing Us Apart, Questions and Sweet Forbidden, Azymuth - Light As A Feather and Outurbo, Jonathan Butler (x7) inc. S/T (HIP 46 double LP), Lies and Take Good Care Of Me, Keni Burke (x7) inc. You're The Best, Risin' To The Top, Let Somebody Love You and Miles Jaye (x5) inc. Strong, Sensuous and Irresistible. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
Lot 68
MICHAEL JACKSON AND THE JACKSON FIVE. Hugely impressive, sparkling clean (some still sealed) collection of Jackson titles. To include: 7 :LPs/Comps, one sealed cassette set (MCAC 70000), 11 x 12" singles with promos included. Some titles: Jackson 5ive - Skywriter (still sealed, 5333ML), The Greatest Love Songs Of The Jackson 5 (still sealed, 5346 ML), Lookin' Through The Windows (still sealed, 5262 ML), Dancing Machine (still sealed, 5334ML), Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life (still sealed, M8-956M1), Goin Back To Indiana (still sealed, 5261ML), Beat It (Moby's Sub Mix) (XPR 1827). Expect Ex+ to archive condition.
Lot 785
PAINTINGS AND PRINTS etc, to include a watercol;our of an Afghan Hound, signed Rogers, image size approximately 33cm x 50cm, Indian paintings on silk, signed print of Dr Niles Crane from Frasier, print of Mea Shearim, still life oil on board, signed Mizzo, Napoli prints of birds, Eric Hosking photograph of a bird, signed, assorted prints etc (box and thirteen loose)
Lot 788
PAINTINGS AND PRINTS etc to include three Maritime themed oil on board paintings by Bill Hawkes, largest approximately 44cm x 91cm, Arthur C Morgan Smith watercolour of children picking Bluebells, still life watercolour of flowers in a vase, unsigned, early 20th Century landscapes, Lost Boys film poster, assorted prints etc
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