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A New Zealand Totara Knot and Hinan wood occasional table, by Johan Marti Levien, second quarter 19th century, the rounded rectangular tilt-top above a faceted baluster support with a foliate carved collar, on a concave-sided platform with scroll feet and castors, 71cm high, 61cm wide 48cm deep, the top of the block bearing a manuscript label 'this wood imported from Wellington - New Zealand - the native names are Totara with Hinan border and manufactured G.D.M Levene, New Zealand House, New Broad St .... London Johan Martin Levien (1811-1871) was born in Barth, a sea-port in Western Pomerania, Prussia where he undertook his cabinet-making apprenticeship, becoming a Master in 1831. He followed this with an extensive period of travel, visiting Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Russia and Hamburg. During his time in Europe he was not only able apply refine his skills but he also attended various schools of drawing and design prior to setting sail for Pernambuco in Brazil in 1837 to set up his own business. Unfortunately the climate did not suit his health, causing him to leave for Rio de Janeiro c. 1840. Here Levien devoted himself to sourcing exotic timber specimens amongst the interior forests. His appetite for collecting rare wood samples lead him to Wellington, New Zealand later the same year where he believed unknown timbers awaited his discovery. These were very early days for settlers which necessitated Levien building his own house with the assistance of local Maoris - a primitive rush construction secured by poles in ground. Once settled he began exploring the hinterland forests to identify suitable cabinet timbers, drawing on the experience he had gained in Brazil. Here he selected a range of native timbers including Hinau, Kauri, Mai, Matai, Rata, Rimu and Totara. This was heavy work as the newly hewn trees had to be carried back through the forest to the base camp before they could be sawn into planks. Some of the trees were over a hundred feet tall with boughs up to twelve feet in diameter. When Levien arrived in Wellington he could neither speak English or Maori but quickly assimilated both languages and built up a rapport with the native tribesmen. He built a beachside store and workshop on what is now known as Lambton Quay and shortly after married an English woman of high social standing. By 1843 he had built a flourishing business as a contemporary report recorded: 'Mr Levien...has been industriously employed in proving the value of our forests, by working native woods in all descriptions of furniture. His work is beautifully executed, and his prices moderate'. The report went on to state 'We are glad to find a considerable quantity of furniture wood being shipped by all the vessels now proceeding from this port to England. Mr Levien...proceeds in the brig Victoria to London, with a view of establishing a warehouse for the manufacture and sale of New Zealand wood ...Mr Levien takes with him a large quantity of choice specimens of our woods, carefully selected by himself, and well seasoned before embarked...'.However Levien was never to return to New Zealand, possibly for a combination of reasons including the unrest in that country arising over land rights and his rapid establishment of a business premises in London. This was located at the New Zealand Company, Broad Street and a letter from London, dated 17 October 1844 testifies to his success. It noted that 'Levien has an order from the Baron of Rothschild to fit up an entire room with totara and hinau; old Mr.Rothschild is about to do the same thing, and Gillow, Doubiggen, and some others of the cabinet-makers have purchased good quantities of his woods'. On 5 August 1846, Levien received a Royal Appointment, recorded in London Sun of 22 August under the heading MR. LEVIEN. HIS SPLENDID WORKMANSHIP FOR THE QUEEN, AND THE FURNITURE WOODS FROM NEW ZEALAND: 'We are happy to announce that her Majesty has been pleased to confer upon Mr Levien the appointment of cabinet-maker to her Majesty, in token of the very elegant specimens of workmanship made by him from the woods of New Zealand. Her Majesty the Queen was the first to patronise him. And he has secured great favour with her Majesty by his workmanship, his skill, and his woods'.One of Levien's most important early patrons was the Prussian Chevalier Bunson (later Baron Bunsen) who introduced him Frederick William IV, King of Prussia. In 1848 the King presented Levien with a gold medal, 'awarded by the Prussian Court to persons of distinguished merits in the arts' and conferred on him a Royal Appointment. This lead to a series of high profile commissions as recorded in the Morning Post 'Amongst the English nobility and gentry, whose patronage he is experiencing, we may also mention Lord Ingestre, Lord Ilchester, Baron Rothschild, John Abel Smith, Stewart Marjoribanks, G. Tomline...' Later in 1848 Levien married again to Mary Ann Willson and moved to new premises at 10 Davies Street, Grosvenor Square. Throughout the 1840s Levien succeeded in swimming against the tide of conservatism as English furniture was almost exclusively manufactured out of mahogany, walnut, rosewood and oak at this time. That Levien had tested each of his woods brought him public confidence and convinced his clientele of the suitability of his chosen New Zealand timbers. He recommended tawhero (Weinnannia sylvicola), for instance, as a substitute for mahogany, and suggested specific purposes for other particular veneers. However, above all Totara Knot was the most easily distinguishable. It was described in a contemporary periodical as 'of a colour something between bird maple and the walnut, bears a high polish, and displays an exquisite grain in fine and various lines of softening tint', and its durability is manifested by the fine condition of pieces of furniture made from it in existence today'.Levien continued to successfully promote his business throughout the following decades and this included his participation in a series of international exhibitions including The Great Exhibition, London 1851; The Dublin Exhibition, 1853, The Paris Exhibition, 1855 (where he received a medal) and The International Exhibition, London 1862. Few pieces of his furniture bear a label or signature, although many pieces are known through exhibition catalogue engravings and other puplications including 'Art Furniture'- Woods of New Zealand, and their adaptability to art furniture, James S. Virtue, London, 1861. Levien's work is recorded in the English Royal collection, and exhibited at The Museum of New Zealand. He continued trading until 1868 when he sold the business and died three years later in 1871. His Totara Knot sideboard, exhibited at The Great Exhibition 1851 sold for £380,000 at Sotheby's in 1998, one of the highest auction prices ever achieved for an item of 19th century furniture.

FANTASY COLLECTION - LPs. Shakin' bundle of 26 x LPs. Artists/titles include Duke Ellington (x2) inc. The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse / A Suit in Eight Parts (F-9498), Stan Getz, Bill Evans Trio, - I Will Say Goodbye (VIJ-6382, no OBI), The Dave Brubeck (x3), Cannonball Adderley (x2), Brew Moore (x2), Ray Barretto, Kenny Burrell, Bill Evans, Charlie Byrd (x3), Mercer Ellington, Woody Herman (x5), Vince Guaraldi, Bill Harris, The Herdsmen. Condition is generally Ex to Ex+/as new.

Collection of Gentlemen's formal wear, including double-breasted pin stripe suit by Chester Barrie of Saville Row, blazers, long wool coat, other items, most 42 inch.

Gentlemen's Vintage 1960s Harrods Midnight Blue velvet suit, 100% cotton Made in Sweden. Size 44R. Long line jacket, wide cut trousers and white buttons. Size 44 R.

Gentlemen's vintage clothing including Tom Brown 1950's Green Tweed suit, trousers with turn-ups, A pair of green tweed trousers also with turn-ups and an Aquascutum Navy Suit,

A reproduction suit of armour on stand - 6ft high

GI Joe Space Capsule Dr Who and other Toys, Friendship 7 Space Capsule with opening door and GI Joe dressed in space suit, Dr Who figures, Chip and destroyed Lady Cassendra, The Astronaut (4, two unboxed), The Doctor, in original bubble packs, various other unboxed figures including Cyberman, Riversong, Dr Who in orange (4), 10th Doctor, skeleton Astronaut, other items including centre consul from Tardis, F-VG, boxes G (qty)

A large Chinese gilt-decorated and polychrome lacquer figure of a temple guardian, 19th century, the figure wearing a suit of armour with flowing robes, on a cloud shaped red lacquer base, H.75cm, losses

A Trendon Limited Sasha Doll, Gregor Fair Jump Suit 304, in original box

Green T- shirt, webbing x2, WWI ground sheet, para scarf, navy boiler suit, canvas tool bag & webbing

Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' stainless steel Wristwatch, c.1966, model 105.003 - 65, the signed black dial with luminous baton markers, hands and centre chronograph counter, with three subsidiary registers and outer tachymetre bezel, the signed 17 jewel mechanical manual wind chronograph movement calibre 321 number 24011388, with pushers above and below the signed crown, the stainless steel case with screw down back, verso engraved with Speedmaster logo, the interior stamped 'ST 105 003-65', on black leather strap, together with an Omega stainless steel signed steelinox bracelet No.13, numbered 1039, with fold over clasp.Note: this watch does not possess the dot over 90 bezel; there is no Omega paperwork.Footnote: In June 1965, Gemini IV became the second crewed spaceflight to lift off as part of NASA's Project Gemini. Astronauts James McDivitt and Ed White circled the Earth 66 times in four days, making it the first US flight to approach the five-day flight of the Soviet Vostok 5. The highlight of the mission was the first space walk by an American, during which White floated free outside the spacecraft for approximately 20 minutes, whilst tethered to it. Both of these accomplishments helped the United States overcome the Soviet Union's early lead in the space race. On this mission, White wore an Omega Speedmaster ref 105.003 strapped to the outside of the left-side sleeve of his G4C space suit. This was the first time an Omega Speedmaster had been exposed to the vacuum of space. This model was later given the nickname the 'Ed White' in recognition of his historic space walk. The 105.003 was produced for just a short period of time (1963-1969) with the majority made in 1965. The Speedmaster remains one of several watches qualified by NASA for spaceflight and is still the only one so qualified for Extra Vehicle Activity.

Vintage Fashion: including two 1930s evening gowns and a top in metallic thread fabric, together with a heavy satin brocade tapestry evening coat (according to family tradition a re-worked Balenciaga gown) a black crushed velvet dress and a skirt, an Allardale seersucker dress, various hats and accessories and a tailor-made gents dinner suit etc, contained within a vintage suitcase (a lot)

Henry Kissinger US politician signed 10 x 8 inch b/w business suit photo, with business card inscribed best wishes. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

A Japanese Edo Suit of Armour, 1603-1868, comprising a five plate brown lacquered iron Zunari kabuto with two plate shikoro, the maedate formed from a pair of Japanese Roe deer antlers and frontlet, centred by a bronzed metal landscape disc; mempo with hinged nose and grey bristle moustache, with red laquered internal finish; do (cuirass) with seven faux lames; a pair of kote (armoured sleeves) with chain mail and lacquered lames; kusazuri (armoured skirt) in seven sections, each of four lames; cream silk brocade hodo-haidate (thigh protectors), each with five rows of eight panelled lames; and a pair of chain mail and laquered iron suneate (shin protectors), all with blue lacing, on a display stand and with Yoroi-bitsu (storage box)

E* Jackson (19th century) Portrait of a gentleman, half length, wearing a black suit with navy blue tie Signed, watecrolour, together with a companion portrait, 17.5cm by 14cm (2)

MANCHESTER CITY 1981 FA CUP FINAL Kevin Reeves blue track suit top worn at the 1981 FA Cup Final and Replay which is signed by Reeves underneath the Umbro logo. Reeves scored in the Replay. Good

British Isles.- Blaeu (Johannes) Britannia prout divisa suit temporibis Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum Heptarchia, map of the British Isles, margins decorated with 14 scenes of Saxon figures and events, engraving with hand-colouring on laid paper with large armorial watermark, platemark 415 x 530 mm. (16 1/4 x 20 7/8 in), under glass, Latin text verso, good margins, printers' creases in the lower left quadrant, and smaller creases in the upper section, otherwise a fine and clean copy, framed, [circa 1645].

* Bathing costume. An Edwardian ladies' bathing costume, circa 1910, hand-made one-piece garment, in red cotton twill stitched by hand and machine in white thread, sleeveless, with wide frill around waist, and knee length gathered pantaloon legs, front opening with 4 buttons (all different, two more recent), neck, armholes, waist frill, and frilled edge to legs all trimmed with fawn braid, slight loss of stitching to seams at underarms, old tear to top of legs at back partially sometime repaired, waist 79 cm (31 in), length 109 cm (43 in), together with a cream lace cap trimmed with matching red ribbon (Qty: 2)NOTESProvenance: From the families of Marie Carmichael Stopes (1880-1958) and Sir Barnes Neville Wallis (1887-1979) by direct family descent. Rare early bathing suit, designed to protect the modesty of the wearer, but already allowing greater freedom for the wearer than the swimming apparel of the late Victorians.

A RICHA MOTORCYCLE SUIT WITH JACKET AND TROUSERS SIZE M

A Le Mont St Michel Vetement de Travail blue cotton boiler suit, UK size 8 (36)

An A.P.C Rue Madame Paris green cotton boiler suit, with button front and belt, UK size 6 (EU 34)

An Ann Demeulemeester double breasted black ladies jacket with hood, size 8 (36), in Ann Demeulemeester suit bag

A vintage Baccarat two piece navy suit;, size 16; together with another wool suit by Murray Bros. of Scotland; a 1970s beaded silk dress and overcoat, together with another tailored ladies two piece suit, a dress, and size 10 1970s long dress in green with matching handbag

A Daks two piece single breasted suit together with a Daks double breasted grey jacket; and a Crombie grey wool overcoat (40S)

A Giorgio Armani single breasted two piece suit, 40" chest; together with a Paul Smith single breasted two piece pin stripe suit, size 40R

A Liberty & Co oak Arts & Crafts bookcase attributed to the Cotswold Suit design, central leaded glazed and arched door flanked by adjustable open shelves, three quarter gallery top, Liberty & Co label to back, 47" x 78" x 10"

Catwalk Collection - a quantity of sequinned tops to include a black bolero jacket, together with an A & J beach overgarment, new with tags and other ladies garments to include a Bebe Spanish inspired cream trouser suit with black leather panels, various sizes

Liberty - a multicoloured floral 2 piece skirt suit by Thomas & Jonathan of Canterbury, size UK 16

* Somerset. Jansson (Jan), Comitatus Somersettensis, Somerest-Shire, circa 1638, hand coloured engraved map, ornate strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, compass rose and numerous rhumb lines, slight text show-through, 385 x 505 mm, mounted, framed and double glazed, German text on verso, together with Saxton (Christopher & Kip William). Somersettensis Comitatus vulgo Somersett Shyre qui olim pars suit Belgarum, [1610], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, 285 x 390 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (Qty: 2)NOTESThe first described item is in the scarce 'pre-atlas' state printed before the addition of the six coats of arms and a re-working of the title cartouche.

Bindings. [The Divine Comedy], by Dante Alighieri, 2 volumes (of 3): The Purgatorio of Dante Alighieri, and The Paradiso of Dante Alighieri, J. M. Dent and Co., 1904, from the Temple Classics series, half-titles and titles printed in red & black, frontispiece to each volume, gilt floral endpapers, contemporary Florentine style painted vellum, the front covers with decorative initials and designs painted in red, green, pink, blue and yellow, heightened with gold, the spines with painted manuscript titles, somewhat dust-soiled, extremities rubbed, Purgatorio with small loss to foot of spine, Paradiso front joint cracked with short tear to spine covering, 12mo in 8s, together with: The Spirit of Anecdote and Wit, by John Seward, 4 volumes, London: Walker and Co., 1823, engraved portrait frontispiece to each volume, variable spotting and toning, each front pastedown with book ticket, most hinges cracked after/before endpapers, binding to 3rd volume nearly detached at rear hinge, all edges gilt, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, extremities rubbed, some scuffs and mottling to covers, 12mo in 6s, with 2 others (Qty: 14)NOTESFirst item: The 'Florentine style' of painted vellum bindings was created in the late 19th century by the Giannini family, who produced a range of beautifully decorated books for the art-loving English community. Other local binders quickly followed suit, and these volumes from Dante's Divine Comedy closely follow the Giannini style.

* British Isles. Blaeu (Johannes), Britannia prout divisa suit temporibis Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum Heptarchia, published Amsterdam, [1645 or later], engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, vertical margins decorated with fourteen scenes of Saxon figures and events, 415 x 535 mm, French text on verso, mounted, framed and double glazed (Qty: 1)NOTESR.W.Shirley. Early Printed Maps of the British Isles 1477 - 1650, no. 549.

Art Nouveau hallmarked silver photograph frame to suit 6x4 inch photo, with easel back, Chester marks but indistinct 

Escada ladies two piece suit, size 36 and an Escada ladies silk shirt, size 40 

Vintage Miller motorcycle three brush dynamo to suit late 1920s/early 30s motorbike, with chain drive sprocket

R Buttress & Co Ltd, Cambridge Tailed Suit (Jacket approx 40" chest/Waistcoat approx 42" chest/Trousers 33" waist) - label states belonging to Dr C H Talbot (1950's)

A Simon Carter jacket, new with tags, together with two further woolen jackets, two piece woolen suit and Ralph Lauren shoulder bag

A gent's bowler hat by Lock & Co of London in box, together with a vintage gent's formal silk suit scarf, trilby hat etc

A gent's tail suit and top hat retailed by Moss Bros.

A vintage gentleman's tail suit.

A vintage Christian Dior Monsieur gentleman's suit together with 4 vintage waistcoats.

A 1940's ladies skirt suit, label for Rowntrees, Scarborough and York a 1960's Dannimac and a 1970's California long dress.

Early 20thC bisque doll in pink woollen suit & hat with silk lace edges handkerchief. 11.5cms h.

Mixed lot to include boxed electrical items including a fan heater, CD radio, suit bag, a Riley Moderno snooker cue and similar. [2]

A good quality oak clothing stand/suit stand approximate height 126 cm x 47 cm x 44 cm

Vinyl Records - 7” singles and Promotional copies including Roy Montrell - That Mellow Saxophone - SON 5014; Steel Pulse - Prodigal Son - WIP 6449 - Promotional Copy; Third World - Cool Meditation - WIP 6469 - Promotional Copy; Sheila HYLTON - The Bed’s To Big Without You - WIP 6671; Arthur Louis - Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door - WIP 6448 - Promotional Copy; Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming - WIP 6410; No Woman No Cry - WIP 6244; Buffalo Soldier - IS 108; Reggae On Broadway - K 79250; Dennis Brown - Money In My Pocket - LIG 554; Althia & Donna/ Mighty Two - Up Town Ranking/ Calico Suit - LIG 506; Black Slate - “Amigo” - ENY 42; U.B.40 - King - GRAD 6; Denis Brown - Ain’t That Lovin’ You - LAS 1; Jimmy Cliff - IEP 9; Desmond Dekker - Israelites - CT 57 (16)

Dolls - a pair of early 20th century continental pottery shoulder dolls, Pierrot and Columbine, pierrot with black hair, tapering conical hat, white suit, black pom-pom details, cloth stuffed body, moulded pottery lower limbs, Columbine similar with blond hair, both approx 25cm high, c.1906 (2)

A pair of Gebruder Heubach bisque figures, of a young girl and boy, both seated on pedestals, she crying, wearing only one sock and shoe, he wearing a lilac jump suit, 41cm high, impressed marks, c.1910

A boxed Berwick Toys Dalek play suit c1965, with dome, skirt, accessories and original packaging.

A gents new and unworn leather jacket, UK size 50/52 and a dining suit - NO RESERVE

Five various suit cases

*2x Mullard EF86 (6267) Vintage Radio Valves Tubes - Suit Quad Ii, VOX [LQD 117]

European School, 20th Century, portrait of a gentleman, half length seated wearing a suit and tie, oil on canvas, 72 by 58cm, unframed 

A canvas and leather suitcase, a canvas bag and a suit with medal bars **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POSTING AND PACKING**

Ladies Vintage Clothing: Charles Creed peach skirt suit, Eastex green/gold fleck jacket, Ceraline green jacket, Dereta beige wool jacket with faux fur collar, Jaeger dark red waistcoat, Dorothy Perkins blue knitted waistcoat, Goodknit pink jumper & white sleeveless jumper (8) CONDITION REPORT

Ladies Barbour 'Scooter Suit' Jacket, size 14 CONDITION REPORT

Ladies Vintage Clothing: Liberty silk skirt, Ganitri white blouse, Anacapri floral blouse, sequinned floral waistcoat, Dusk London floral blouse, Pastella black chiffon shirt, Glance Bond long black skirt & green knitted skirt suit CONDITION REPORT

Lester Bowden Vintage Dress Suit, jacket 42" chest, trousers 34" waist CONDITION REPORT

Camp Hopson & Co. Ltd. Vintage Grey Wool Pinstripe 3 Piece Suit, approx. 38" chest, trousers approx. 32" waist CONDITION REPORT

Mens Armani Collezione Grey Wool Pin Stripe Suit, size 46 CONDITION REPORT

Hugo Boss Jacket size 40, M&S Autograph Grey Suit, chest 40, M&S Waistcoat size M & 14 Ties incl. M&S, Debenhams, Mila Schon, etc. CONDITION REPORT