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Click here to subscribeA mixed collectors' lot including a Dupont pocket lighter and other boxed lighters, a hallmarked silver propelling pencil, engraved 'Awarded by Hovis Ltd', a pair of resin cat bookends, two Brooke Bond 1929 calendars, a black bird pie funnel, a glass inkwell, a fireside companion set in the form of a suit of armour, etc.
GAMBER, Ortwin, Die Ledernen Rossharnischteile im Salzburger Museum Carolino Augusteum (1961); HARRISON, H.S., War and the Chase: A Handbook to the Collection of Weapons of savage, barbaric, and civilised peoples (1929); NORMAN, A.V.B., Arms and Armour in the Royal Scottish Museum (1972); SOTHEBY'S, The Hever Castle Collection: Arms and Armour (1983); UNKNOWN AUTHOR, Guide to the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, Ghent (1980); VARIOUS AUTHORS, The Art of the Armourer: An Exhibition of Armour, Swords and Firearms (1963), two copies); VARIOUS AUTHOURS, The Wilton Suit: A Controversy (1918); together with a large group of books and museum guides on arms and armour (44)
A 19th Century miniature watercolour portrait of a gentleman in black suit and cravat, (some overpainting) in yellow metal double sided brooch frame, 5 x 4.5cm overall (approx.), together with three further pendant frames containing photographic portraits (two double sided and one with hair to reverse). (4)
HAMMER ARMAND: (1898-1990) American Businessman, most closely associated with Occidental Petroleum. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the image depicting Hammer in a head and shoulders pose, formally dressed with a tie and jacket. Signed by Hammer to a clear area of the image, and dated 3rd March 1987 in his hand. Accompanied by the typed letter which was sent with the photograph. Together withJames Cash 'J. C.' Penney (1875-1971) American Businessman. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the image depicting Penny in half-length pose, seated at a desk wearing a business suit with a bow tie. Signed by penny in bold purple ink, with his name alone, to a clear area at the base of the image. Also including Haroldson Lafayette 'H. L.' Hunt (1889-1974) American Oil Tycoon, the television series Dallas' most famous character J.R. Ewing was largely based on popular perceptions of Hunt. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the image depicting Hunt in head and shoulders pose wearing a formal black suit with bow tie. Signed by Hunt in black ink, with his name alone, to a clear area of the image. G, 4
LIPTON THOMAS: (1848-1931) Scottish Merchant and Yachtsman, creator of the Lipton Tea brand. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Lipton in half-length pose wearing a suit with a large bow tie. Photograph by Rotary Photo Co. Ltd, London. Signed ('Yours faithfully Thomas Lipton') in bold black fountain pen ink to the base of the image. VG
WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal, the Victor of Waterloo, 1815. British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. A.L.S., The Duke of Wellington, in the third person, two pages, 8vo, London, 17th January 1830, to Mr. Starling. Wellington acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter and continues 'The Duke begs leave to decline to give Permission that Mr. Starling's work should be dedicated to him. The Duke desires to judge for himself what it is most convenient to him to do so upon such subjects, and he is much concerned if the course which he thinks proper to adopt in a case in which he must have an option does not suit the convenience of any gentleman'. With blank integral leaf. A neat, long split to the vertical central fold, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VG Wellington's correspondent may have been the engraver and artist M. J. Starling.
CHAPLIN CHARLES: (1889-1977) English Film Comedian, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed postcard photograph, the image showing Chaplin standing in a half-length pose, wearing his trademark suit and bowler hat. 'Picturegoer' postcard, series 85, No. 336. Signed ('Faithfully, Charles Chaplin') in bold black fountain pen ink to a slightly darker area at the base of the image. With signs of former mounting to the verso. VG
Sydney S. Morrish (1836-1894, British) An elegant lady wearing a white silk dress and gloves, a bonnet with a pink parasol holding a Manchester terrier puppy, oil on canvas, framed, signed lower left and dated 1870, 55 x 40cmThis lively, spirited dog breed is a true terrier. Bred in Manchester, England, for the common man's sports of rat killing and rabbit coursing, he's got game and he loves to show it. The Gentleman's Terrier (as he is known in Victorian England) is not a sparring dog but loves a good chase, making him a flyball and agility expert.Though his looks suggest a miniature Doberman Pinscher or a large Miniature Pinscher, the Manchester Terrier is his own canine. A wee dog with a strong bark, he's got personality to burn: loyal, hearty, and a terrific watchdog who adores hanging out with his people. Among terriers, the Manchester is known to be one of the more well-mannered and responsive breeds and today spends his time as a terrific companion who can hold up his end of the conversation.The history of sunshades goes back thousands of years, but it was during the Italian Renaissance of the 16th century that umbrellas and parasols were introduced to Europe. At first the items were large, used interchangeably, and generally carried by a servant to protect the wealthy from the elements and sun. Some were heavy (made of leather) but silk, paper, and cotton grew in popularity. During the 1700s parasols had already evolved into a woman's fashion item, designed and decorated to match each promenade dress or walking suit, and was clearly defined as a sunshade; not for rain and snow. To make them collapsible developed around 1800, but ribs would break, paper tear, and the materials mildew if left damp. By the early Victorian era metallurgy had improved and alloy ribs were being used, nickel silver particularly popular. This type of thin strong metal was developed in Germany by craftsmen in an attempt to imitate the Chinese combination of copper, nickel and zinc, known as paktong.At the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign the parasols were quite plain, but by about 1850 tassels and frills grew in popularity. In each ensuing year the adornments became more ostentatious. If a dress had bows or flounces, the parasol could be adorned with the same decoration. This was a matter of taste, and ladies selected modest or extravagant versions for different circumstances, and based on what their income would allow. Of course it was only the wealthy who used parasols as a day-to-day accoutrement. A poor girl might have a simple parasol for church, or a Sunday afternoon stroll. It was during the 1850s the marquise parasol was developed, a style that tipped at the top, so a lady could hold the shaft straight and still shade her face well no matter the angle of the sun.During this time many houses featured racks (two horizontal parallel arms) for placing open parasols and umbrellas high overhead in front and back halls; ideal for implements that didn't close, could be damaged by constant opening and closing, or damp items. Parasol handles were usually straight, but some hooked examples exist. A plain parasol might have a wooden or metal pole with a bone handle, while the most expensive choices were of carved ivory shafts, decorated with inlaid jewels and gold banding. An in between version could be with carved horn and silver filigree accents. Throughout the Victorian era the handles grew longer, so "carriage" parasols were designed with a hinge in the middle to allow breakdown and ease of movement in tight spots.
A 1960s worsted wool tailored suit in a deep olive green and with green lining. Labelled H. J. Becker Ltd., EC4 and dated 1969. Jacket features double front pockets and double vent to back, 44" chest, trousers 38" waist. Good condition throughout but could do with a dry clean. Together with a vintage Moss Bros fur felt trilby in fair condition (3)
ACTION MAN ETC.An Action Man Space Capsule with accessories including a space suit, helmet, oxygen pack, propellant gun etc, with Palitoy instruction leaflet & Action Man equipment leaflet, all in original outer box. Also, six Century 21 mini albums of Thunderbirds, Fireball XL 5, Stingray, Troy Tempest etc.
Ladies Vintage & Modern Clothing incl. Petite Dress Co. of Mayfair Black Velvet jacket & skirt, M&S Limited Collection black jacket size 16, Black lace corset, black suit style dress with belt, Debut black dress with pink trim size 10, Berketex black dress with white trim size 12, Precis Petite devore red dress size 10 (7)
*Silhouette. Portrait of a gentleman, early 19th century, black painted silhouette, paper toned, full length profile portrait of a young gentleman facing to the left seated on a wooden chair, wearing a black suit and white stock, and holding a cane and a top hat, 22 x 19.5cm (8.75 x 7.5ins), contemporary stained wood frame, verre eglomis‚ glass (1)
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