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A Brewster-Pattern Pedestal Dioramic Stereoscope, by G. Lowden, Dundee, signed to oval ivory plaque on top 'PATENT DIORAMIC STEREOSCOPE, MADE BY G. LOWDEN, OPTICIAN, DUNDEE' and impressed with the number '20', walnut & satin wood veneered case with hinged top, solid wood rear for opaque views only, hinged top, push pull focus to front lens panel, viewing lenses in turned horn collars to front panel, raised on a fluted mahogany pedestal, height adjustment via a wooden screw above turned base, height 34cmA rare opportunity to acquire one of the earliest known (serial No.20) lenticular stereoscopes by George Lowden, the instrument maker responsible for producing Dr. David Brewster’s first ever stereoscope. The lenticular (use of lenses to get a 3D effect) stereoscope was invented by Dr. David Brewster and proved over time to be his best selling invention. Brewster first took his original design of a lenticular stereoscope to a local instrument maker in Dundee, George Lowden. Lowden started making Scientific instruments at the age of 24(1). In 1849 Lowden made several of Brewster’s lenticular stereoscopes which in turn were given away by Brewster to the nobility of England to promote the new discovery of stereo photography (2). Unfortunately, they were given a rather lukewarm reception and as a result were not a successful commercial venture. In Lowden’s autobiography(3) Lowden recounts the development of the stereoscope and how he came to fall out with Brewster:‘Fortunately for me at the end of 1849 I got acquainted with that nobelman so well and favourably known to all Dundonians, George Lord Kinnard, and through him was introduced to many of the servants who were entertained by his lordship at Rossie Priory. Among these was sir David Brewster, who at this period (1849) invented his stereoscope, and I got the making of the first one and sending the copies of it to many scientific men all over Europe. Later on I also improved on them and made a great number for many years afterwards. The fault of Brewster’s stereoscope was that the lens’ were to small, being in fact, only two halved of a spectacle glass. This did not suit every eye and in experimenting I discovered that larger lenses were and advantage. I pointed this out to Brewster but he was wedded to his opinion, and as I feared the idea might be taken up by another, I took out a patent for my improvement – which experience has amply justified – but my action was, unfortunately, resented by Brewster, and gave rise to considerable friction, for which I did not consider I was to blame, seeing that I had pointed out the improvement and he had refused it’Following the disagreement Brewster in 1850, unable to convince another English company to manufacture his stereoscope, visited the French firm of Duboscq et Soliel in Paris, a company that specialised in optical instrument manufacture. Here Brewster showed Duboscq an example of Lowden’s stereoscope. Duboscq produced a model that was exhibited by Brewster at the 1851 great exhibition in London. It attracted the attention of Queen Victoria who was very impressed with the effect it gave. Brewster then presented theQueen with an example of Duboscq’s stereoscope with some accompanying stereo photographs. Queen Victoria’s interest sparked huge demand for the stereoscope and in 1856 Brewster reported sales of over half a million stereoscopes. The principle of Brewster’s lenticular stereoscope has survived until present day being essentially the same as the optical system used on the very latest Virtual reality headsets.Notes:, According to Dr A. D Morrison Low & J. R. R. Christie in their book Martyr of Science, Sir David Brewster, ‘No original Lowden stereoscope has ever been traced, although microscopes (INV RSM TY 1980.238 and A56557 in the Welcome Museum) and telescopes and a camera are known to have been retailed by Lowden’. Since Morison Low’s & Christie’s book, published in 1984, one other Lowden stereoscope has come to light. This stereoscope is held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. It was purchased by the museum in 1999 with New Zealand Lottery Grant Board Funds( Registration Number GH007816). Its condition and serial number are unknown. References 1. H. Millar,James Bowman Lindsay and other pioneers of invention ( Edinburgh 19250 , p86, Lowden is assessed and an instrument maker by Clarke. 2. D Brewster, Binocular vision & the stereoscope, North British Review, 1856, 176. 3. D. Morrison-Low & J. R. R. Christie, Martyr Of Science: Sir David Brewster 1781-1868. P62 Provenance: From the Maurice Gillet collection.10/09/2017 Condition Report: Very good condition, optically and structurally, no damage to viewer or stand all appears original, no signs of repair, no significant wear.

Baktria, Sophytes AR Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, circa 246/5-235 BC. Attic standard. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl / Cockerel standing right; kerykeion behind, ΣΟΦYΤΟΥ to right. Bopearachchi, Sophytes -; Mitchiner -; Whitehead, NC 1943, pp. 60ff (drachm); O. Bopearachchi, "Royaumes grecs en Afghanistan. Nouvelles données“, in L'art d'Afghanistan de la préhistoire à nos jours, CERDAF, Actes d'une Journée d'étude, UNESCO, 11th March 2005, Paris, 2005, p. 60-2 = NAC 59, 655. 16.97g, 25mm, 6h. Good Extremely Fine. Of the greatest rarity, the second and by far the finest known example. The question of who Sophytes was and when he lived is one that has confounded numismatists for a hundred and fifty one years. It should be quite clear to anyone reading this that the Sophytes of this coinage was not the Sopeithes described in classical sources as the ruler in the Punjab region between the Hydraotes and the Hyphasis who so impressed Alexander. We can say with certainty only that he was evidently Indo-Iranian by ethnicity, for Sophytes is the Hellenisation of a non-Greek name, and that he must have commanded an important region or city, most likely within Baktria, in the vicinity of the Oxus river. Though little (if any) attention has been paid to the choice of the cockerel as the reverse type, it is when considered properly, thoroughly Baktrian in character. The cockerel was a most sacred animal in Zoroastrian religion; besides its common name ‘Halka’ and its onomatopoeic name ‘Kahrkatas’, it was also referred to by a religious name, ‘Parodarsh’ - literally, ‘foreseer’ (of the dawn). It was the bird of light and hence of righteousness, scattering the darkness and the evil that dwells within. This remarkable tetradrachm provides direct evidence for a transitional phase coinage struck by Sophytes, on the obverse of which we can observe the continuation of the ‘Athenian Series’ using the helmeted head of Athena type, while the reverse replaces the Athenian owl for the cockerel that will remain the principal type of Sophytes on his helmeted portrait issues. The cockerel is joined by a kerykeion adjunct symbol already familiar to us from the preceding series, and the legend ΣΟΦYΤΟΥ. We have already established that the coinage of Andragoras and Sophytes should be considered roughly contemporary, with the former’s probably preceding that of the latter, judging by the patterns of wear that we have encountered. It seems fair to propose therefore, that emboldened by Andragoras’ placement of his own name upon the reverse of his coins, Sophytes decided to follow suit. Certainly, the hold of the Seleukid central government over its farthest eastern satrapies had been weakening since the death of Antiochos I; Houghton and Lorber (SC, p. 167) observe that “mint operations in the rich province of Baktria gradually escaped Seleukid control” throughout Antiochos II’s reign, and while it was previously accepted that there was only one Baktrian mint, recent scholarship and archaeology has shown this not to be the case.

A child's Mourning suit 3 pieces fully tailored with waistcoat and striped trousers and jacket. A 1930s dark brown, with gold trim, bell boy suit (trousers and jacket) with 12 buttons down the front, from Jersey, a royal blue sailors jacket and waistcoat with brass buttons from Jersey (3, 7 individual items)

A collection of ladies evening/cocktail dresses to include two black Laura Ashley dresses, two modern sequin dresses and another cobalt blue dress; together with a late 1970s/80s lace wedding dress (never worn), a 1970s cream wedding dress with headdress and veil (both hand made) and another pale pink lace dress 1950s (wedding dress) a lilac Jacques Vert skirt, suit size 18 (9)

A suit of armour (reproduction)

A poodle suit in sateen with a poodle head and tail (pre-war) with a pink felt bow, a black Edwardian shawl (holes in the middle) and a collection of beads, (vintage) and a lace modesty bodice and a box of fur tippets in original box from Leytonstone London, late 1920s/30s and a Victorian bonnet (6)

A pure wool dark grey with faint blue pin stripe men's suit, double breasted in good condition (no exact measurements on label but chest measures approx 54 inches) together with a men's black dinner suit by Daks, size 38R with burgundy bow tie and matching cumberband, along with a black pin striped suit, 38 R, by Mareno of Italy, all in good condition (3)

A Swiss military flak jacket with tank boiler suit and cap.

An American military camouflage tank boiler suit, a 1960s US Army khaki heavyweight shirt and a further shirt and trousers.

A German military tank boiler suit and an Austrian camouflage parka style jacket.

A quantity of Dutch military uniforms including a KLM Kleding camouflage tank suit, a lightweight camouflage shirt and khaki shirt, a UN jacket and shirt, a further khaki shirt, a pair of wool jodhpur trousers, a belted canteen holder with canteen, etc.

A gentleman's evening dress suit, and a farmer's type smock

GENTS COAT AND GENTS DRESS SUIT

DINNER SUIT

A Morning Suit, by Dormie, comprising; tails, waistcoat, and trousers.

An oak bound suit case containing a large collection on textiles

Love in Las Vegas (1964) original first release British Quad film poster starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret, with full colour art of Elvis in blue suit playing guitar by Tom Chantrell, printed in England by Stafford & Co. Ltd. Nottingham & London, 30 x 40 inch, folded. [BROWSER 71]

A Chinese silk child's suit in red and blue with cream and blue trousers, framed and glazed, and two Oriental silk caps, framed and glazed

 [WILDE OSCAR]: (1854-1900) Irish Playwright and Novelist. DOUGLAS ALFRED (1870-1945) English Author & Poet, the intimate friend and lover of Oscar Wilde. A.L.S., Alfred Douglas, one page, 8vo, Paris, 18th April 1930, to [Patrick] Braybrooke. Douglas informs his correspondent of his imminent travel plans, explaining that he will return to Hove on Tuesday but won't be in London immediately, 'but shall be pleased to see you if you come down any day to lunch'. Together with an interesting selection of A.Ls.S. and T.Ls.S. by various other individuals, all with content relating to either Wilde or Douglas, including Arthur Ransome (1884-1967) English Author & Journalist, remembered for his Swallows and Amazons series of Children's books. Ransome became embroiled in a libel suit with Douglas following his work Oscar Wilde - A Critical Study, 1912. Ransome won the suit, although refused all interviews regarding it. T.L.S., Arthur Ransome, one page, 4to, Cartmel Fell, Windermere, 31st August 1928, to Patrick Braybrooke, stating, in part, 'The only suggestion I have to make is that you should take the letter as a warning to leave the subject alone. You will find that it is impossible to write on Wilde (whatever may be your intention) without becoming involved in an embittered and exceedingly unpleasant controversy'; Shane Leslie (1885-1971) Irish-born Diplomat and Writer, cousin of Winston Churchill. A.L.S., Shane Leslie, one page, 4to, Westbourne Terrace, London, 4th July 1930, to [Patrick] Braybrooke, expressing his pleasure at having read his correspondent's monograph on Oscar Wilde and commenting 'It is always difficult for Catholics to know how to touch the difficult question of his life and death. You have done this admirably and said exactly what should be said in words and sentences which would have brought balm in Reading Gaol'; Marie Stopes (1880-1958) British Author who founded the first birth control clinic in Britain. Daughter of Charlotte Carmichael Stopes (1840-1929) British Scholar, Author and Campaigner for women's rights. T.L.S., Marie C. Stopes, one page, 4to, Hindhead, Surrey, 7th June 1930, to Patrick Braybrooke, stating that she had sent her correspondent's book Oscar Wilde - A Study to The Times and received a reply which she continues to quote, in part, '….”Oscar Wilde: A Study” by Patrick Braybrooke has not been bought by the Library, and is not being circulated by us.' and continues 'I thought you might like to know to get your publisher to find out about it', further adding 'I am particularly interested in Oscar Wilde as my Mother, who died last year, left among her correspondence about a dozen interesting letters from Wilde to herself about suffrage and various women's interest'; Christina Foyle (informing Braybrooke that his 'Lord Alfred Douglas' is selling well, 1931), Perceval Deeley (Chairman of the publishers Burns, Oates & Washbourne Ltd), W. H. Wagstaff (Honourable Secretary of The Royal Society of Literature) etc. The majority of the letters are neatly laid down, causing some slight wrinkling and minor age wear to some. Generally G, 8   Patrick Braybrooke (1894-1956) English Literary Critic who published Oscar Wilde: A Study in 1930 and The Life and Work of Lord Alfred Douglas in the following year, being the first biography of Douglas. 

 LADIES OF LLANGOLLEN: Lady Eleanor Butler (1739-1829) and Sarah Ponsonby (1755-1831) Irish Eccentrics who settled in Wales, becoming known as the Ladies of Llangollen. Their relationship both scandalised and fascinated their contemporaries and their house became a haven for visitors, most of them writers, including Wordsworth, Shelley and Byron, as well as the Duke of Wellington and Josiah Wedgwood. A.L.S., Lady Eleanor Butler & Miss Ponsonby, in the third person, in the hand of Sarah Ponsonby, two pages, 8vo, Plas Newydd, Llangollen Vale, 29th April 1811, to Dr. [Andrew?] Bain. The ladies seek to assure their correspondent of 'the very great distress they suffer in being under the necessity of leaving home this day (under an engagement which it is out of their power to postpone) lest it should prevent them the particular pleasure they expect for of returning their personal thanks to Dr. Bain for the wonderful restoration of their dear friend Lady Kingston - & of obtaining further particulars on a subject so greatly interesting to them as that of her health', further adding that they had stayed home from church yesterday so as not to miss their correspondent, although now hope to have 'the honour & pleasure of his company at Breakfast tomorrow morning - - any hour - however late or early - that may suit Dr. Bain's convenience'. With integral address leaf bearing the remnants of a red wax seal. Some light overall age wear, otherwise VG      Butler and Ponsonby's correspondent is most likely to have been Dr. Andrew Bain (d.1827) who had been gazette as physician extraordinary to the Prince Regent in 1811 and retired nine years later, in 1820. 

[CHARLES V]: (1338-1380) King of France 1364-80. An unsigned 19th century autograph manuscript, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., in French. The manuscript page, in an unidentified hand, and most likely part of  a larger work charting the history of the Kings of France, is entitled 'Ordon: des Rois de Fr: C6. p.54'  and states, in full, 'Here we see the terms by which King Charles 5 has put in order the provision for maintenance of his second son and the dowry of his two daughters. The Prince must have lands for the value of 12 thousand francs as an income with securities and forty thousand francs in cash for his outfit and carriage. Marie, the eldest daughter will have 100 thousand francs for the dowry and a trousseau that would suit the daughter of a King of France. Isabelle, the second daughter will have 60 thousand francs and the trousseau as her sister. And for the titles that some or others could claim from the estate of the King which are dependent upon inheritance to the crown.' Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left edge, otherwise VGCharles VI (1368-1422) King of France 1380-1422, Son of Charles V.Marie (1370-1377) French Princess, Daughter of Charles V Isabella (1373-1377) French Princess, Daughter of Charles V

Ossie Clark trousers suit, in a blue/grey moss crepe wide leg trousers and a single fastening top. Size 8/10 36 bust 28 waist. Condition note: Has some discolouration, mainly underarm

YSL Rive Gauche blue velvet skirt and blazer suit together with 3 Rive Gauche skirts. All Size 14 approx' (5) Condition report: Good, the skirts have been altered to maker large on waistband. 

A Roderick Tweedie 1960s woven cotton/linen 2 piece suit Size 12. A Vieedomini graphic print 70s dress, 14. And a 1960s Alice Edwards bow detail dress 8/10.(4)

Chanel Boutique cream silk with contrasting black velvet bow feature 2 piece suit. Has gold baroque branded buttons. Size 14 approx' 17 inches across waist 21 inches across bust. (2) Condition Note: One button missing and will need cleaning, has some marks.

Chanel Boutique woven striped blue, red and white suit 1970s era. Pleated skirt and long length jacket with belt. Silk lined,optional collarless feature. Size 12 approx' measuring 15.5 inches across waist on skirt. 20 inches across bust. (3) Condition Note: Good, the belts reverse leather has prrished with age and use.

1980s Gucci pure wool and suede trim 2 piece suit, grey wool with brown suede trim, skirt has kick pleat feature and has horsebit button fastening. Approx' a size 14, 42 bust 32 waist. (2)

A 1930s style Avant Garde sky blue wool skirt suit with glass black buttons by Mansfield Size 8 and an original 1930s tweed herringbone wool fleck jacket by A E Hayne & Son, satin lined also size 8/10 (3)

Chanel Boutique 2 piece suit, 1980s. Has chain trim inside and silk lining. Skirt has been altered at some point to make bigger. Jacket measures 17 inches across bust and 22 inches length. Skirt 20 inches across waistband and 23 inches length. (2) Condition Note: Has some spot marks. Good

A 1970s 2 piece palazzo pants and top lounge/trouser suit with belt around a size 8/10 together with a snakeskin print dress size 8 labelled "Kweens" and a Grecian Carnegie dress size 10 approx' (5) Condition Note: Good, the snakeskin print dress has an under bust tear.

A size 5 WWII flight suit together with two flight caps, a compass, and several gauges.

Buzz Aldrin signed WSS white space suit 10 x 8 NASA photo dedicated to Mr Stokes Apollo XI moonwalker. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95

Four fancy dress costumes, comprising Dennis the Menace with additional head, Darth Vader, female gorilla wearing dress and female Abba style jump suit with wig, together with a 2005 alien mask with voice distortion

WW2 Sidcot Suit Padder Liner brown silk full length suit. Long front zip. Zips to the cuffs and legs. Padded interior. Internal label Ref No 22C/853. Clean condition.

Pre WW2 German Third Reich Electrical Flying Suit grey material full suit with double full length zips. Cuffs with press stud tightening. The full suit with zig zag electrical wiring. Rear spine connecting cable cut and wiring terminals at the wrists removed. Internal label 'Elecktrowarme Gesellschaft' dated 'Sep 1936'. One zip faulty.

Late WW2 / Cold War Period RAF Beadon Flying Suit A scarce example, grey cotton full length suit. Knitted grey woollen collar and internal cuffs. Full front zip and ankle working zips. Pleated chest pockets. Various leg pockets to hold escape aids. Removable waist belt present. RAF issue label with issue mark 22C 1049 Size 3. Some service wear, small rips and fading. Wool work with just few moth nips to back of the collar. Overall GC

A 19TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY STUDY OF A YOUNG BOY IN A BLUE SUIT, landscape beyond, unsigned, watercolour, framed and glazed, 9 x 7 cm

A GOTHIC STYLE SUIT OF ARMOUR IN AN OAK BESPOKE CASTELLATED DISPLAY STAND - MINUS HELMET, the armour in dulled steel with various embossed lames, two piece breast plate and placard rising with fleur de lys peak, pauldrons each of six lames, circular besagews with spoked decoration, rounded couter, rolled edge gauntlets with falf finger plates, fauld of two lames arched in centre to conforming tassets each of a single lame and pointed, chain mail skirt and cloth inner with floral embroidery, cuisse each of two lames arched at top, poeyn with oval side wings, central crease to greave and with tapering pointed sabatons, mounted on a black wooden base

Judas Priest, collection concert clothing including 1981 world tour cap, five concert scarfs, track suit top, Ram It Down / Shove It Up x3 tee-shirts and a travel eye mask, from the property of Dave Holland drummer with the band from 1979 - 1989

Henry Bone, RA (British, 1755-1834) Portrait of Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste André Timothée d'Eon de Beaumont, called Le Chevalier d'Eon (1728-1810) signed and dated "H Bone 1793" lower left and inscribed with the sitter's name to the reverse watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold-plated frame 8.50 x 6.80cm (3 x 3in) Other Notes: Le Chevalier d'Eon was one of the most enigmatic figures of the late 18th century. Although known to posterity as a soldier, spy and writer, he most famously distinguished himself as a transvestite. One of the first reported instances of his cross-dressing was at a ball at Versailles where, according to his own account, both Madame Pompadour and Louis XV attempted to seduce him. Even though he dressed mostly as a man throughout his public career, he notably managed to infiltrate the court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia by presenting himself as a woman whilst working as a spy for the French King. After joining the King's secret service in 1755, he was sent on his first mission to Russia and briefly fought in the Seven Years' War. He was then posted to London in 1763 where he worked undercover as a spy for Louis XV. However, following his altercation with the French Ambassador, whom d'Eon sued for attempted murder, he fell out of the King's favour. Out of spite d'Eon published secret state documents in 1764, which stirred a great sensation, but also led to a libel suit. D'Eon was declared an outlaw and was found guilty by the High Court in London, barely managing to escape dressed as a woman. He was eventually paid off by Louis XV and went on to work as a spy, living in political exile in London. Inscribed "Monsieur / Le Chevalier d'Eon" verso. Slight staining left of the sitter's chest and top right, along the sitter's wig.

A 1950s tailored wool skirt suit, dark, lined jacket with tightly fitted waist, two front feature pockets, approximately modern size 6

A Dolce & Gabbana suit, short skirt and jacket, turquoise tweed and denim, animal print lining, Continental size 40/42, with tags, labels and spare buttons

An early 20th century burr walnut bedroom suit consisting of a large three door wardrobe, 76 1/2 h x 60w, a small two door wardrobe, 54 1/2 h x 30w, a bedside cabinet 30 1/4h x 15 3/4 w, bed frame and a dressing table 60h x 45w

A pair of modern boxed hallmarked silver Mappin and Webb photograph frames to suit 6 x 4 inch photographs, overall size 13 x 17cm

A George V hallmarked silver photograph frame to suit 6x4 inch photo, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1926 maker Alexander Clark & Co Ltd., with easel back

An Edward VII hallmarked silver photograph frame to suit 8x6inch photo, Birmingham 1905 maker likely E Mander & Son, overall height 25.5cm

BOX INC. ORNAMENTS, JUDO SUIT, STAMPS ETC.

A SUIT STAND

A large plated photograph frame with mahogany easel back to suit 11x8in photo, set of four cased berry spoons, further cased cutlery, plated trays etc

Three hallmarked silver Victorian photograph frames, two to suit 6x4inch photos one being Birmingham 1900, the other 1920 and a smaller example to suit 2x3.5inch photo, Birmingham 1912, all with easel back

A George V hallmarked silver photograph frame to suit 5x3.5inch photo, Chester 1919, maker J & R Griffin, with easel back

A damaged staddle stone, chimney pot and slate panels to suit fireplace

A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE SCUBA DIVING EQUIPMENT, including cylinder bottle, regulator, wet suit, weights, etc

Follower of Jacopo da Ponte called Jacopo Bassano (Italian 1510-1592) Jacob's Return to the Land of Canaan Oil on canvas 134 x 183cm; 53 x 72in This lot depicts the biblical story of Jacob returning to Canaan. Jacob tricks his father Isaac into giving him livestock then runs away to his uncle Laban who becomes his father-in-law. After fourteen years of labour he returns to Canaan. Here we see Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, returning to Canaan in secret. (Genesis 21: 17-21). Jacopo Bassano's The Journey of Jacob, part of the Royal Collection acquired by Charles I, depicts an almost identical setting. Both are early examples of the pastoral landscape, one of Jacopo's specialities, admired by his contemporaries. Bassano is known to experiment with styles to suit commissions and The Journey of Jacob has Mannerist qualities which are typical of his early works, long, sinuous figures arranged in a decorative and stylised fashion.

Decorative suit of armour

An Armand Marseille 351/3 1/2k bisque headed baby doll with closing brown eyes and open mouth with two teeth, on five-piece composite body to/w various other vintage dolls, two teddies and a monkey in cowboy suit (box)

A rare giant-size Second World War German Luftwaffe B. Uhr aviators wristwatch, signed A. Lange & Sohne, with black arabic dial, manual wind, movement, signed A. Lange & Sohne and no. 215572, the outer case no. FL23883, nickel, silver, alloy case, the inner cover marked Beobachtengsuhr Bauart nhK/Gerat Nr 127-560A-1/WerK-Nr 215572/Anfordz FL23883.NBThese watches were worn over the arm of the flying suit and were also equipped with large crowns in order to be used with gloves. Stamped on the side of the case is FL23883. FL stood for Fliegnummer (Flying Number) and '23' meant a device for flight monitoring. The final 883 digits were actually assigned by the German Testing Office of Aeronautics, the DVL (Deutsche Versuchsanstalt F3R Luftfahrt). They were given to observers for the flight, when the navigator would set their watch to the second, and had to be returned just after landing.See illustration

A collection of British press photographs and portrait stills, of Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy, a photograph of Stan Laurel with his stepmother Venetia and father Arthur Jefferson, at The Savoy Hotel, London, 24th July, 1932, 24 x 18cms (7 x 9in.); Birmingham Post & Mail photograph of Stan & Oliver at breakfast, Midland Hotel, Birmingham, 3rd March, 1947, 21 x 16cms (8 1/4 x 6 1/4in.); Illustrated copyright photograph of Oliver being measured for a suit, attended by Stan, at Simpsons of Piccadilly, London, March 1947, 21 x 26cms (8 1/4 x 6 1/4in.); Kemsley Studios photograph of Laurel & Hardy, with Reg Smythe and Harry Smirk, 29th May, 1947, 21 x 26cms (8 1/4 x 6 1/4in.); six other original press photographs of Laurel & Hardy. (10 in all)

A 1920's Chinoiserie suit comprising of a sofa and two two armchairs, gilt painted with figures on a courtyard scene and raised on ball and claw feet

JERMAINE JACKSON SUIT - A Jermaine Jackson owned and worn grey collarless suit. Jacket size: 42 Regular. Trouser size: 36 Regular. Fabric: 100% Wool. Comes with a letter of authenticity from the Jackson Family bankruptcy auction and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.