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Important Miguel Arroyo, Venezuela (1920-2004) Circa 1956 Slat Bench with Ebony Lacquer "Banco Listonado" Manufactured by Pedro Santana, Carpintería Colectiva ¿ Caracas, Venezuela. Unsigned. Provenance: This Bench was included in: Embracing Modernity: Venezuelan Geometric Abstraction, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Miami, Florida October 13, 2010–January 2, 2011. "Embracing Modernity: Venezuelan Geometric Abstraction presents a historical overview of the origins of Venezuela’s abstract movement focusing on its early developments dating from the late 1940’s, to the 1970’s. It includes works by artists who were responsible for the growth of the movement at the national and international level, particularly in Paris where many of them resided at the time. The show, curated by Maria Carlota Perez and Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig, features a selection of works from private collections and Foundations which document an important period of Venezuela’s art history which was instrumental in the development of Modern Art in the Americas. Paintings, sculptures and installations illustrate the development of Venezuelan Geometric Abstraction and Kinetic Art, and introduce many artists who contributed to the movement in Venezuela, unknown to the American public." The bench is pictured in the catalog for the show. Restoration Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 18-1/8 Inches Tall, 70-7/8 Inches Long and 14-1/4 Inches Deep. We will not ship this item because in our opinion it needs to be crated. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request. (estimate $12,000-$15,000) Starting Price: $6,000.00

An oval ceramic dish in the manner of Bjorn Wimblad depicting two girls with flowers, on a mosaic style ground 13.70in. (35cm) Rim restored in three places, by girl`s green hat, other girl`s foot and level with the waist of girl with green hat.

NAMA- A.B.Z. Kannis, Gei *Hu- *Ze Khom-Ei-Kannis. [By the Rev. H C Knudsen]. Rare SOUTH AFRICAN Primer 1845 FIRST (and only) edition, comprising the very first language primer for the Nama language (spoken in Namibia) as well as one of the earliest sub-Saharan African primers. The sub-title apparently translates as `Shouting Together and Reading Book`. Its author Hans Christian Knudsen (1816-1863), was a Norwegian missionary of the Rhenish (German Lutheran) Missionary Society . `This spelling and reading book includes vocabularies with an English translation, and part of a catechism; viz., the Ten Commandments, part of St. Augustine`s creed, the Lord`s Prayer, &c.`--cf. Grey, Sir G. The library of His Excellency Sir George Grey (London, 1858-62. v. 1, p. 13-14). OCLC records only 5 additional copies of this title: NYPL, University of Natal Library, Universiteit Leiden, Univ of Cape Town Library, and another in South Africa. Provenance: with the book label of antiquarian specialist John Lawson (Oxford, UK). According to Wikipedia, `The Khoekhoe language /ˈkɔɪkɔɪ/, Khoekhoegowab, also known by the ethnic term Nama /ˈnɑːmə/[1] and formerly as Hottentot, is the most widespread of those languages of southern Africa that contain many `click` sounds and have therefore been loosely classified as Khoisan languages. It belongs to the Khoe language family, and is spoken in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa by three ethnic groups, the Nama, Damara, and Haiǁom. It appears that the Damara picked up the language from the Nama in Botswana, and that they migrated to Namibia separately from the Nama. The Haiǁom, who had spoken a Juu language, later shifted to Khoekhoe. The name for Nama speakers, Khoekhoen, is from the Nama word khoe `person`,with reduplication and the suffix -n to indicate the plural.Georg Friedrich Wreede was the first European to study the language, after arriving in Cape Town in 1659. Khoekhoe is a national language in Namibia. In Namibia and South Africa, radio programs are broadcast in it. In Namibia, it is used for teaching up to the university level as well as in the administration.` Condition: first and last page browned, otherwise a fine copy. Publisher Place: Cape Town Publisher: Pike & Philip Publication Date: 1845 Size: Small 8vo, 16pp Reserve: $3000 Click here to view further details and to bid

A small quantity of Hornby Dublo electrically operated signals. 13 boxed examples including both home and distant- Junction Signal Upper Quadrant, Single Arm Signal, multiples of each. Together with a Master Models Level Crossing Gates No.49. Plus TRIX boxed- Buffer Stop On Rail, Straight Rails, Half Curved Rails, Quarter Straight Rails, etc. Plus approx 20 Matchbox Series vehicles. Also a 1950’s American ‘Audio Engineer’ set. Plus a few small petrol pumps, line side trees and a few platforms and small buildings. QGC-VGC some age wear, a few AF.

1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. PCGS MS62BN. Though designated as Brown, this key date Lincoln Cent in actuality still retains perhaps 20-30% of its original mint color over its evenly faded surfaces. Well struck and offering visual allure that more than amply meets the specifications for this numerical grade level.

1886-S Morgan Dollar. NGC 64. Traces of delicate peripheral russet-golden toning accent satiny-cartwheel interior mint bloom. The strike, likewise, is quite bold. Scarce at any mint state grade, and particularly so at the quality level offered here.

1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Octagonal. PCGS MS65. Upon even a cursory initial examination of the magnificent coin offered here, it becomes quite clear that one is viewing an item that is very special within the context of what is typically encountered for an example of this issue. Moreover, as one gazes more thoroughly upon its surfaces and luster, an even deeper appreciation for the quality of this jewel quickly becomes evident. Its originality and wholly unencumbered appearance easily sets it apart from the overwhelming majority of the survivors of this important commemorative $50 gold issue. The strike is quite bold throughout every area of the design, and the luster is remarkably well preserved; there being a warm, incredibly unbroken velvet-like mint bloom on either side. Trivial hints of peripheral obverse staining attest to the complete "virgin" nature of this beauty, and unlike almost every one of its brothers, the surfaces retain all of their original "skin" on both the obverse and reverse. If that is not enough to entice all potential bidders, only the most trivial of marks and minor imperfections are detectable, even upon very close scrutiny with a glass. In fact, those who hope to obtain a finer example in a PCGS holder may never have the chance to do so within their lifetime, as PCGS has graded only a single specimen higher than this piece (that being an MS66 last sold publicly in January 2005). Those who demand only the finest in U.S. commemorative coinage must not take this opportunity lightly, as this marvelous coin deservedly warrants very special consideration! Of the 1500 pieces originally struck at the San Francisco Mint for sale at the Exposition (the asking price of which was $100.00), only 645 pieces were sold. The remainder were melted along with the unsold round $50 gold pieces that proved to be even less popular at the time. (use a different typeface for the following)Produced during what many numismatists consider to be the height of the so-called "Renaissance" of American coinage, the Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 gold pieces have rightfully earned the distinction of being among the most coveted coins ever to be struck by The U.S. Mint. Possessing the "total numismatic package", this glorious issue both in its round and octagonal varieties enjoys the utmost in aesthetic beauty, historicity, and rarity. The example offered here, furthermore, is of a quality level that is quite distinctive in light of the large size and fragile nature of Robert Aitken's open and exposed design.In what most consider to be Aitken's numismatic masterpiece, the artist has effectively communicated what may very well be a dual message. One such message is clear within the context of the Exposition itself, and another of which is quite fitting in light of the turbulent times during which this noteworthy issue was coined. Within the context of the Exposition, Aitken sought to represent the theme of the products of wisdom and industry as they relate to the construction of the Panama Canal. An additional context, however, can also be inferred. In the days prior to the entrance of the U.S. into the European "War to End All Wars", Aitken manages to convey a strong yet sober vision of American power and resolve. By employing design elements that harken back to the Greek Empire and its cultural and intellectual heart of Athens, Aitken likens the U.S. to those traits that made the Greeks the powerful yet thoughtful visionaries of their day.Using both obverse and reverse motifs similar to the oft-seen Athenian tetradrachms, Aitken communicates volumes without ever uttering a word. His depiction of Liberty as the helmeted goddess Athena (patron goddess of ancient Athens) conveys elements of strength, justice, and resolve. Athena's companion, the wise owl, is an expression of America's thoughtful observation of the growing war in Europe and a foreshadowing of its eventual intervention into a war of which it had no desire to impulsively get involved. A portion of Athena's shield bearing the date 1915 in Roman numerals is visible on the obverse, and indicates the ability of the U.S. to defend itself if need be regardless of any possible American intervention. A total of sixteen dolphins embellish the peripheries of this octagonal design. Dolphins were another motif regularly encountered on Greek coins (those of Syracuse, Argos, and Calabria to name a few) and often symbolized a messenger. The relationship between the Panama Canal, dolphins, and an improved water route is clear, however Aitken's symbolic means of conveying a message to the world in light of the political turmoil of the time also seems quite evident. Indeed, Robert Aitken, the consummate artist, medalist, and sculptor that he was clearly mastered his craft, and brought both inspiration and understanding to all those that thoughtfully examined his work.

A Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box late-18th / early 19th century, of two level construction, the hinged lid revealing a fitted interior with three compartments, false drawer to front, over a single lower drawer, both with turned bone handles, decorated all over with straw work village scenes within cross banded and barber`s pole borders, two of the interior lids with floral decoration, 10 x 7in. (25.8 x 17.4cm.), 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high, interior colours bright, exterior dulled and losses to straw work on lid, centre lid missing from interior.

A surveyor`s level by E.R. Watts and Son, London, number 7836.

A COLLECTION OF WOODWORKING TOOLS including thirty-five boxwood handled and eleven beech handled chisels and gauges by William Marples & Sons, C F Johnson, Isaac Sorby, Ward, J B Addis & Sons, C Hill and others, the handles all stamped with the owner`s name S C MASON, English and American iron and steel planes including Stanley Rule & Level Co 113 circular plane and 78 Duplex rabbet plane, Bailey No 5 jack plane and No 8 jointer plane and Record 3 in 1 chisel and shoulder plane, three hand saws, one by Diston and miscellaneous other tools, including squares, brace, rules, etc in black painted mahogany tool chest with various original photographs, silver fob shields, etc Provenance: The tools of the trade of Stanley Charles Mason (1903-1980) pattern maker of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Mr Mason was apprenticed pattern maker at Markham & Co where he was employed for many years before working with his employer`s agreement for Plowright Bros.

A possibly unique, exhibition standard static model of the pioneering Short S.C.1 aircraft, by Westway Models, the prototype built and flown to study the principle of vertical take-off and the then transition to horizontal or level flight, this model previously exhibited at Farnborough and other locations, with a detailed pilot`s cockpit including instruments, engine and flight controls, dummy Folland lightweight ejection seat, control column, four dummy Rolls-Royce R.B.108 engines in the centre fuselage section for vertical take-off, protected by a wire-mesh guard, the forward propulsion engine within the rear fuselage section (not fitted), on tricycle undercarriage, the oleos protected by fairings, each undercarriage leg with twin wheels, finished in all-over lacquered silver with rivetting lines clearly shown, the delta-wing ailerons and rudder finished in `day glow`, the starboard mainplane and undercarriage in primer showing the complex construction of the orthodox two-spar delta-wing, with complex pitot tube, 73 inch (185.5cm) wingspan, overall 91 1/2 inch (237.5cm) long. Note: The design of this experimental aircraft began in 1954 under the leadership of Frank Taylor, whilst the electronic research team was led by E. Lloyd Thomas. Two aircaft were ordered, and allocated serial numbers XG 900 and XG 905. The airframes incorporated both manual and automatic control, the delta-wing being of standard two-spar construction, and five Rolls-Royce R.B.108 engines were installed, four for vertical lift and fone for forward propulsion. A helicopter pattern transparent cockpit cover and Folland lightweight ejection seat were fitted. Building began in 1955 and XG 900 was ready for engine test running in December 1956. Tom Brooke-Smith made the fist vertical take-off and landing at Boscombe Down on 2nd April 1957. XG 905 made its first tethered hover flight on 23rd May 1958. The first untethered flight was successfully carried out on 25th October 1958. Thereafter XG 905 went to Farnborough for extensive testing and at Bedford, on 6th April 1960, carried out the first transition from vertical to level flight. The S.C.1 was first demonstrated to an amazed public at Farnborough in September 1960. In May 1961 a cross-Channel flight was completed to Le Bourget in Paris. The ground-breaking work and flight testing undertaken by these two aircraft led directly to the establishment of V.T.O.L. aircraft, the supreme example of which was the Hawker Harrier `jump jet`.

A Hilger & Watts surveyor`s level, No. 148680, circa 1961, within a teak case.

A surveyor`s level on tripod

Mixed Instruments, comprising two sets of gold scales in toleware cases, a folding guinea scale (a/f), sovereign balance, boxwood gauger`s slide rule and a spirit level

Cigarette cards Cricket, Smith`s, Champions of Sport, blue backs, all 29 cricket subjects (all with some level of fault, gen fair) (29)

Cigarette cards Cricket, Hill`s, Famous Cricketers (Red back) (set, 28 cards) (all with some level of fault, gen fair, a few slightly better)

STRATHCONON 12 YEAR OLD Blend of single malt whiskies. Produced by James Buchanan Ltd, Glasgow & London. 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. Fill level to shoulder. CRABBIE 8 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch whisky. Guaranteed by John Crabbie & Co. Ltd, Leith. No capacity stated, 70°proof. LONG JOHN Blended Scotch whisky. No Strength or capacity stated. DEWAR`S Blended Scotch whisky. Produced by John Dewar & Sons Ltd, Perth , Scotland. 26 2/3 fl.ozs, 70°proof. Slight damage to label. 4 bottles

REELS (2) & ACCESSORIES: Ryobi AD5000V bait casting multiplier reel, RHW, level wind, free spool and star drag, fine, c/w spare spool, in maker’s bag, an Abumatic 270 closed face bait casting reel, silver housing, fine throughout, an Abu 35 extending salmon gaff, spring point protector, belt clip and a quantity of flies and spools.

REELS (2): DAM Champion 800LW tournament style multiplier reel, with open casting frame, free spool, star drag, generally good and a Pflueger Supreme multiplier reel with free spool handle drag, level wind, lightly chipped in maker’s zip case.

REELS (2): Abu Ambassadeur 6000C black multiplier reel, smooth end plates, level wind, foot stamp 731002, 95% plus original finish, in maker’s case with oiler and papers and an Abu Ambassadeur 6000 red, grooved 4 screw end plate, single white handle, no foot stamp, minor chips to rim edges, c/w oiler and spares bottle, in maker’s leather case.

S. T. Trinder, wading bird at eye-level with shore and boat beyond, watercolour, signed lower right and dated 86, 40cm x 47.5cm, framed and glazed

A quantity of ‘OO’ gauge railway. By Tri-ang, Hornby etc. Including a BR Standard 2-6-2T locomotive, RN 82004. In BR lined green livery. LMS 4-6-2 tender locomotive, ‘The Princess Royal’, RN 46200. (without tender). In Crimson Lake livery. Breakdown Crane Set 75 ton, Operating Tipper set.2 x SR Brake Van, 6-wheel van ‘Palethorpes’, GWR 7-plank wagon, GWR shunter’s wagon, 3 x SR Cattle Wagons, GW Horse Box, 2 Goods Vans, GW Cattle Wagon. 4 x SR suburban passenger coaches plus an EMU dummy driving car. Ticket Office, Platform Unit pack, Engine Shed, Level Crossing, Goods Shed, 3 Pylons kit etc. Many items boxed, minor/some wear. Contents GC-VGC.

2 Hornby Railways ‘OO’ gauge Train Sets. LMS Express Passenger set. Comprising LMS Duchess class 4-6-2 tender locomotive, ‘Duchess of Sutherland’, RN 6233. Plus LMS corridor coaches and 2 LMS brake coaches. All in Crimson Lake livery. Also signals, level crossing and curved & straight track. Together with a BR Express Freight set. Comprising BR Brush class 4 diesel electric locomotive, ‘Mammoth’, RN D1670. 8 freight wagons, including Shell tank wagon, McVitie’s goods van and a Cattle wagon. Plus a level crossing, buffer stops points and curved & straight track. Both boxed, some wear/tearing and tape repairs to one. Contents VGC-Mint.

4 Hornby Series ‘O’ gauge Accessories. No. 2E Signal Cabin, Fitted for Electric Lighting (A835E). E1E Level Crossing (A865E), electric light to each gate, single track. No. 2E Signal, Fitted for Electric Lighting, single home signal, lower quadrant. Platelayer’s Hut. All boxed, minor/some wear & fading. Contents VGC, minor chipping.

*A superb 17th/18thcentury Sino-Tibetan copper alloy massive statue of the one thousand armed Guanyin/Avalokitesvara, the female figure, portrayed in a Alidh Ansana embrace with twenty legs, two actual arms, one casting Vitarka Mudra and the other empty. Also there are fifty large mythical arms around the figure making a circle of a thousand arms. The figure cast its powers on nine lotus thrones which has been surrounded by various animals, birds, reptiles, men and angels. The nineteen heads of the figure, with serene expressions arranged in three tiers, surmounted by one head with a wrathful countenance topped by a small head of Lokapola, which sits with a flame of light on its head. She is adorned with various jewellery, All the living things under Throne seem to be worshipping or bowing down. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is the most popular Deity in Mahayana Buddhism and has long been regarded as the patron Deity of Tibet, height 6ft6in, total width 4ft4in (illustrated) Note; The finely engraved stole viz the part of the stole at the lowest level has been partially replaced probably in the 19th or early 20th century and is crudely engraved and is clearly a replacement. Provenance: Part of the Martin Heaps collection. Formerly in the collection of an important contemporary Manchester Artist who purchased it from the estate of the late Mr P S McKay, it is believed that Mr McKay was a Senior British Diplomat posted in Tibet in the 1960s.

A retro 1950's small proportions metamorphic oak sewing box. Tapering legs with opening twin level sections, carry handle to centre. Complete with contents.

An oxidised brass surveyor`s lever, signed `1800, Stanley, Gt Turnstile, Holborn, London, W.C.`, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing and mounted with a bubble level, boxed.

Orange Free State 1900 V.R.I. First Printings With Stops Level ½d. on ½d. with no stop after "i" used, ½d. on ½d. with small "½" mint and used, 1d. on 1d. with wider space between "1" and "d" used, 1/- on 1/- with "v.r.i." omitted used, and 1/- on 1/- with raised stop after "s" mint and used; good to fine. Rendon Certificate (1988) for first. Cat. £593 VAT Status: Margin Scheme View Terms & Conditions

O gauge, Hornby No.101 SR green 0-6-0T clockwork locomotive `E126` (G/VG, unboxed). Together with Hornby M1 red 0-4-0 `3435`; four rolling stock (petrol tank wagon `Pratt`s High Test`, GW milk van `28127`; 2x LMS grey open wagons `12530`. Overall G/G+ unless noted, unboxed. Together with level crossing, signal and a selection of track.

A large quantity of Hornby-Dublo 3-rail and 2 & 3 rail railway. Including passenger coaches including BR(W) and BR(LM) corridor coaches, freight wagons including machine wagon lowmac, Traffic Services and ICI tank wagons, signals – junction, single arm, double arm etc., buffer stops, gradient and mile posts, loading gauge, water cranes, platelayer’s huts, and level crossings. Very many items boxed, minor / some wear to some. QGC-As New, (roofs of some coaches have been painted white and others painted grey). 100+ items. Viewing Recommended.

A collection of rare original photographs, postcards and other items. Six original Photographs of German Rigid Airships. (16cmx11cm) The first is a contact print with 2 photos of the SL11 On the reverse is typed in English, the description of the ship, with a typed addendum “A friend of mine in Germany gave me these photos he is with a Aero Squadron. I was talking with him last week. Home is a long way off. Dan”(sic). The following 5 photographs all have typed descriptions in English as follows (spelling corrected). “German officers in the cabin of one of the big Dirigibles” , “On top of the German Dirigible LZ90 showing one of the machine-gun nests which has 6 machine-guns in it all together capable of firing 4200 shots in one minute”, “Big ship Landing” (the “LZ” is visible, the number is not), “German Dirigible under construction”, “German Gas Producing machine. This machine generates hydrogen gas for the big Dirigibles”. Also four emotive British cards showing WW1 Zeppelins: “The end of the Baby killer” tinted card showing a burning rigid airship caught in spotlight beams ;“Zepp” showing a Zeppelin at height caught in searchlight beams, with the silhouette of an officer gazing up; “The low down thing that plays the low down game” showing a Zeppelin at low level caught by four searchlights, over the silhouette of homes and factories, and “The Raider” similar to “Zepp”, but with silhouette of a village and church steeple; one German WW1 postcard sold for charity to support the families of Imperial German Navy, colourful card showing a Zeppelin raid, with the airships lit from below by the light of the burning docks also page 2 of the Daily Mirror dated 6 September 1916 reporting Leefe-Robinson’s VC for destruction of the German Rigid Airship SL11.German “Popular people in History – Graf Zeppelin” Card (23cmx16cm). Grey with black patterned border and colour portrait of the count.2 x Sweet bags showing Zeppelin dropping sweets on children, with a “Song from Zeppelin” (in German) printed on the reverse. See Plate 1

Oil on canvas showing L13 on a bombing mission over London. Framed in a fluted wooden, gold coloured frame (79cm x 69cm). An impressionist painting showing L13 flying from right to left, at low level over a city street. To the left of the painting appears to be Crystal Palace; pedestrians are pointing upwards, or running. To the bottom right is the artist’s signature “Paul Stead”, undated. On the reverse of the canvas is written: “Heinrich Mathy’s L13 on a bombing mission over London Sept 1915”. VGC See Plate 6

CHEKHONIN, SERGEI(1878-1936)Design for a Niche with a Statue of the Virgin Mary, signed and inscribed "Paris".Pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper, 33 by 25 cm. Fine art connoisseurs very often associate Sergei Chekhonin with Soviet agitprop porcelain. Chekhonin, however – as well as being a revolutionary pioneer in the field of industrial design (he was artistic director from 1918 to 1927 at the Petrograd, later Leningrad, State Porcelain Factory) – was primarily a consummate book designer. In the 1910s he proved to be one of the masters whose work established the high standard of Russian graphic art. With his impeccable grasp of lettering and ornamentation Chekhonin, in conjunction with Dmitri Mitrokhin and Georgiy Narbut, belonged to the younger generation of members of the World of Art group who raised graphic art in books to a new level. His exquisite pen and watercolour drawings became absolute Russian classics of the first quarter of the 20th century. The well-known Russian art historian Abram Efros called Chekhonin’s style “Soviet Empire”. The work in this catalogue is most probably a sketch for the decoration of an architectural niche. The artist produced it in Paris at the very end of the 1920s or beginning of the 1930s."

A cased surveyor`s level, and one other

1930 Morgan Aero Super Sports Reg.no. DV 4197 Chassis no. M88 Engine no. LTOW2/1/Y11601/S Morgan established a sporting reputation via competition such as winning the 1913 Cyclecar Grand Prix at Amiens in France. This inspired the ‘Grand Prix’ model of 1913 to 1926, from which evolved the ‘Aero’ and ‘Sports’ models. First registered on the 7th of March 1930, this water cooled Jap powered Morgan has undergone an extensive restoration and some alterations over the years. In 1963 the original 2-speeder chassis was replaced with a 3-speeder gearbox and chassis by D. Gibson. Between 1986 and 1988 over £2,000 was spent on the body, chassis and upholstery. The restoration was only completed recently, with certain modifications from standard. It has been converted to magneto ignition and 12 volt electrics. The headlights and rear lights were replaced with double filament bulbs and wiring permitting the activation of brake lights and emergency flashers if required. The current owner has replaced the master and slave cylinders on the Morris 8 front wheel braking system and re-established a drum brake on the rear wheel only (hand brake only). The fuel and oil tanks have been refurbished and all fuel and oil lines have been replaced, alongside a new fuel pump and filter. The Amal carburettor and cable systems have been reconditioned and the high level exhaust system has been replaced by a low level ‘Dog-Eared’ configuration stainless steel system. There is a new patterned aluminium dashboard installed and original type front wings. The four wheels have been sandblasted and repainted in two-pack. The tyres and tubes are also new. The engine is left as original. The result is a superb and highly useable Aero 3-wheeler that has had £5,500 spent on parts alone. It is sold with V5c and there are some bills available to support works carried out. Bidding is taking place on our sister site i-bidder.com  Click here to bid

HORNBY DULBO, TRIXTTR TRIANG, QUANTITY OF CARRIAGES, trucks, loco`s, diecasts, level crossings x 2 (Good to poor) (50+) EST 30-50

A Cooke Troughton and Simms spirit level in mahogany box, and another by the L S Starrett Co, USA

A surveyor’s level by Casartelli

A Mamiya RB67 Pro S Outfit: Pro S body, F-G, working, with Sekor f/3.8 90mm lens, G, shutter not working, Sekor f/4.5 50mm lens, G shutter working, Polaroid back, waist level finder, standard back, left hand grip and metered head, fungus to head

An Exakta Varex IIb SLR Camera, with Zeiss Jena Pancolar f/2 50mm lens, in maker`s erc, with Meyer-Optik lenses - Primotar f/3.5 180mm and Telemegor f/4.5 300m, with waist-level finder and filters, G-VG, a few dings to Meyer lenses

A Sunderland lustre mug `The Mariner`s Compass`, a Sunderland lustre bowl, a west view of a cast iron bridge and a Sunderland lustre char dish and cover, a high level bridge Newcastle upon Tyne

S Bartlett, Maidstone, A late George III mahogany wheel barometer, ivory mounted with broken swan neck pediment above dry/damp dial, thermometer and silvered calibrated dial, with bubble level below, 107cm high x 31cm wide.

Lyell (Charles, 1797-1875). Autograph letter signed, ‘Cha Lyell’, 55 Harley Street, London, 19 November 1860, to James [Smith], ‘Your letters are giving me so much useful information that I must trespass once more upon your time - I’m afraid inciting you to fall into a mistake - especially as I find at page 31 of my copy of your paper in Wennerian Memoirs Vol. VIII that allude to a former paper. Please do tell me the vol and page of said previous paper’, continuing to talk of a problem of waves and cliff erosion and including a pen and ink diagram lettered A, B, and C with explanation thereof, ‘The argument runs thus. In the last 2000 years the encroachment of the sea has not exceeded 1/16th of the waste which took place in the first period when A. B. was cut back. For the period C. may be many times 2000 years for ought we know as it is not likely that the upheaval ceased just when the Romans built the wall (they commonly called the Pictish wall?), concluding with further remarks on the sea level of Cumbria, etc., 4 pp., 8vo. The recipient of this letter was the geologist and biblical historian James Smith of Jordanhill (1782-1867). Known as ‘the father of the post-Tertiary geology of Scotland’ he was a supporter of the pioneering works of fellow scientists such as Lyell, Agassiz and Buckland. He was the first to maintain and prove that a colder climate precedeed the present one. His first paper on the subject was read to the Geological Society of London in 1836 and in 1839, the epoch-making ‘The late changes of the relative levels of land and sea in the British Islands’ was read to the Wernerian Natural History Society of Edinburgh; this is the paper referred to in Lyell’s letter. He was the father of the mathematician Archibald Smith and friend of the Arctic voyagers General Sabine and Captain Douglas Clavering. (1).

An early to mid 20th century bamboo horse measuring stick, with crook handle and bulbous knop end and white metal mounts, the measure stick marked `in hands and quarters` to one side and cm`s to the other, with fold-out measure arm and bubble spirit level, stamped to internal measure `made in England`, with metal brass bound end cap and white metal shoulder cap and aperture, length approx. 94.5cm.

REEL: Abu Ambassadeur 5000 red multiplier reel, grooved end plates, twin white handles, free spool, level wind, foot stamp 413384, generally good, c/w tools and oiler, in maker’s leather case.

REEL: Abu Ambassadeur 6000C multiplier reel, red grooved end rims, single black handle, free spool, level wind, foot stamp 037002, c/w oiler in maker’s original brown case, reel good, case complete but tatty.

REELS (2): Pair of Abu Ambassadeur 6000C multiplier reels, black grooved end plates, both foot stamps 037100, counterbalanced handles, level wind, free spool, both fine, c/w tools and oilers in maker’s leather cases.

Mixed Lot of to include one bottle each of: Blandy`s Madeira, Bual, 1959, Quinta Do Noval Vintage Port, 1978 (slight capsule damage), Dow`s Vintage Port, Grants of St James`s ,1960 (some leekage, very low level below bottom shoulder and some label damage), Dow`s Vintage Port, 1966 (upper shoulder), Taylor`s over 40 years old Port (high shoulder, capsule damage some seepage), Warre`s Otima 10 year old tawny port, Niepoort`s 20 year old Port, Fonseca`s Finest Vintage Port, 1963 (mid neck), Sandeman Vintage Port, 1966 (capsule leekage), nine bottles in total

The impressive D.S.O. and D.F.C. group of orders, medals and decorations, to Wing Commander J.M.N. Pike C.B. R.A.F., comprising: Companion of the Bath military division neck badge (cased), Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, 1939-45 War Medal with oak leaf, G.S.M. with Malaya clasp and oak leaf, Coronation Medal 1937, and Coronation Medal 1953 (last nine mounted for wearing); offered together with a complete set of corresponding dress miniatures (mounted for wearing), the recipient’s dress cap with gold braid covered peak, a presentation silver cigarette box and other presentation items, three of the recipient’s Stowe School sporting caps, and a quantity of associated documents and ephemera. In the course of a long and distinguished career, James Maitland Nicholson Pike won the D.F.C. in 1941 (immediate award), as Acting Squadron Leader 203 Squadron, while conducting low level attacks on Italian air bases in Abyssinia. He inflicted severe damage on the enemy, before completing a return flight of 350 miles in a Blenheim bomber with one engine and the landing gear out of action, without injury to his crew. He then gave similarly brave service over a further period of three days. His D.S.O. was awarded in 1942 (immediate award) following a successful raid on an air base on Sardinia. An official notification of the award stated that “....He personally led a very successful dusk attack on Sardinian aerodromes.....which resulted in a large number of enemy aircraft being destroyed and damaged in spite of heavy flak opposition. It was entirely due to his leadership and preparation....that such successful results were obtained...”. He was mentioned in despatches four times during his career, and was created C.B. in 1963. Wing Commander Pike was also in action following the St Nazaire raid and was entitled to the French Croix De Guerre (not present with the group) for covering “the withdrawal of the Naval striking force” during which action he caused much damage to the enemy, sustained much damage to his own aircraft, and contributed in significant measure to the safety of the withdrawing forces: “...owing to his courage and fine fighting spirit, [he] probably averted a concerted air attack on our ships.” Offered with research. See lot 166.

A Nikon F Eye-level serial no. 6421480, chrome, with Nikkor-S f/2 5cm lens serial no. 534175, in maker`s erc, sold as special order by Randall Cox of Cardiff to Professor at Cardiff University; Nikon flash in maker`s case, two Nikon filters in maker`s boxes, and original receipt, 1960 VG, shutter working, lens G

Le Petit Mouton De Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1994, also Warre’s 1977 Vintage port two bottles, (2) Condition: Warres: level to shoulder, label ripped and missing sections corrosion to foil. Rothschild: level above shoulders, label to back ripped, the foil many small dents. Contents cannot be guaranteed.

Three bottles of Port - a Cockburn`s 1963 70cl vintage (level to shoulder) along with a Taylor`s 1976 150cl and a Fonseca Bin 27 70cl

WWII – A rare archive of a British woman agent – Captain Evelyn Cogdon small archive including photographs, correspondence, signed menus, official letters of promotion, a photograph of allied parachutists and various other documents all relating to Cogdon – a Captain attached to the Inter-Services Research Bureau [ie the Special Operations Executive]. Evelyn Cogdon had the cover of a driver in the Women’s Transport Service, but in her secret role she commanded up to 150 service women at English country houses who were in radio contact with Allied agents behind enemy lines and organisations such as the French Resistance. She served at Grendon Hall – a base also linked to the legendary British women agents Odette and Violette Szabo – and also had links with highly important radio stations at Thame Park, Oxon, and Poundon House, Bucks. It is also entirely plausible that she was also involved in Bletchley Park, which was nearby. The photographs in this archive show her with her colleagues, and the correspondence relates to her special training for work of a ‘confidential nature’. The archive also contains letters to Cogdon from her former colleagues written after the war, and in part these bear out the frustration of some of this highly talented and brave women when they returned to mundane domesticity after the war. There is also a remarkably trite letter written from the Women’s Transport Service in 1946 pointing out that this brave woman who carried out heaven knows what acts of courage throughout the war was not really entitled to her full allocation of clothing coupons because of some regulation or other – how typically British ! Archives relating to high level agents are naturally scarce on the market and this is a particular important source of information.

A Vauxhall figure of a man and dog, c.1760, the dog standing atop tall scrollwork level with his master`s face, the man holding a long stick and a feather-plumed hat, a blue cloak discarded by his feet, some good restoration, 20.5cm.

THE FOLLOWING FIVE LOTS RELATE TO THE CAREER OF HIBERNIAN LEGEND, HEARTS, DUNDEE AND SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL GORDON SMITH. Born in Edinburgh on 25th May 1924, Smith played for youth teams Montrose Roselea and Dundee North End before joining Hibernian in 1941. Alongside Bobby Johnstone, Lawrie Reilly, Eddie Turnbull and Willie Ormond, Smith became part of the “Famous Five”, the most celebrated forward line in Hibs history. Major honours followed with Smith winning the League Championship medals on three occasions, 1948, 1952 and 1952. He is still the only player to win three Scottish League championship medals with three different clubs. He also played a total on 18 full International for Scotland. A BLUE SCOTLAND V. ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL SHIRT No.7, with button-up collar and embroidered cloth badge, inscribed S v E, 1951-52, shirt in excellent condition. The above shirt was worn by Gordon Smith in the International match against England played on the 5th April 1952 at Hampden Park, England winning the match 2-1, the match represented Smith` s 7th appearance at full international level

A BLUE SCOTLAND V. U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL SHIRT No.7, with button-up collar and embroidered cloth badge, inscribed S v USA, 1951-52, badge very slight worn otherwise overall in excellent condition. The above shirt was worn by Gordon Smith in the International match against the USA played on the 30th April 1952 at Hampden Park, Scotland defeating the American side 6-0. The match representing Smith` s 8th appearance at full International level

* Gill (Eric, 1882-1940). An archive of 108 wood engravings by Eric Gill collated into an album formerly belinging to Douglas Pepler, Ditchling, 1911-22, all printed on paper and mounted into an album of 118 pencil-numbered pages of handmade, uncut white paper, mostly printed in black on white wover paper, one signed in pencil (P31), pasted as singles and multiples to rectos and some versos throughout, the majority neatly captioned in ink by (?)Pepler and at least one other hand, some with Ditchling (and a few A or E) numbers, additional pencil notes (?by Douglas Cleverdon) and Ditchling numbers with a full listing of numbers to first blank page, additionally six duplicate wood engravings (incl. three on a loosely inserted unnumbered bifolium), plus four engravings unattributed and six engravings by Elizabeth Gill and others, various sizes, orig. brown card wrappers, remains of mounted printed title ‘Engravings, Eric Gill’ to upper cover with ownership details below, ‘To be returned to Douglas Pepler, Ditchling Common, Sussex’, indistinctly struck through in pencil with the new ownership details below for Douglas Cleverdon, Q[ueen] Charlotte St, Bristol, covers soiled and worn, 4to (280 x 230mm, 11 x 9ins) An important collection of the full range of Gill’s wood engravings from his Ditchling period. ‘Gill had moved to Ditchling in Sussex at the end of 1907, whilst keeping his workshop in Hammersmith. It was at Hammersmith, where they were near neighbours, that Gill first met Douglas Pepler. Pepler, was among other things, a publicist and publisher. His involvement in the publication of the Hampshire House Workshops, which he founded, led him to commission Gill to engrave blocks for illustrations. In August 1911 the Diary records six hours of ‘wodd engraving for Pepler’. In 1915 Pepler decided to earn a living with a hand printing press and moved to Ditchling to do so, occupying the house which the Gills and their family of three girls had vacated on their move to the more self-sufficient environment of Ditchling Common. Pepler’s Press, his personality, his talents as publicist and publisher were all-importatn to Gill’s development as an engraver during the years 1914- to 1924. On a practical level alone Pepler’s establishment of his Press was especially helpful. Previously Gill had no access to a printing press for proofing his blocks, one reason why records of his early engraved work are so scanty. He now lost no time ... The years from 1916 to 1924 were for Gill those of the ‘Ditchling Community’ formalised in 1921 by the establishment of the craft Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic... A look through the engravings of these years, over 200 of them, shows his deep involvement with the St Dominic’s Press. Pepler must have been very dependent on Gill and used his skill almost as a printer uses a commercial block-maker for the production of verything that was not type. In fact Gill cut at least two alphabets of wood type for St Dominic’s Press, and a type specimen of the time shows Gill’s large capitals (P146a, last line) printed alongside Pepler’s Caslon’, Christopher Skelton (ed.), ‘Eric Gill: The Engravings’, (1990), pp. 8-9. This work provides a cross-reference for Ditchling and Physick numbers. The album contains 108 engravings referenced by Physick: Nos. 11 (red and black), 14, 18, 22, 30, 31 (signed in pencil), 36-42, 44-46, 48, 50, 51 (folding), 52-54, 57-62, 64-88, 89 (gold on black), 90 (red on white), 91-111, 113, 135-140, 143, 144, 146 (Alphabet 1, folding), 150, 151 (red), 152-157, 163, 173, 179, 180, 183-187, 191, 201, 208-210. Of these the following are printed in pairs or threes on five sheets: Physick 44 & 57; 53, 58 & 62; 67 & 69; 68 & 70; 78, 109 & 139. Additionally, there are six duplicates: Physick 45, 100, 138, 150, 156, 157. Of the nine engravings not listed by Physick, four are unattributed: E14 The Good Samaritan for “God and the Dragon” (p. 105); Madonna and Child (p. 105); Christmas design with waving angel (p. 106); Chalice for title-page of Serving at Mass (p. 108). The five other engravings are Nativity by Elizabeth Gill; Nativity (Christmas 1916) by David Pepler; George Inn, Southwark letterhead design by Ralph Beedham from a drawing by Eric Gill; house and church on a hillside by Ronald Seal; Starlit church by David Pepler. (1)

A 19thC wood/brass engineer`s ruler and a mahogany ruler and a small spirit level, (3).

Central Bank of China, 1948 Issue High Grade Rarity.China, 1948, PP-404 (S/M#C302-42), Issued banknote, Black on m/c, CKS at center, back gray-black, S/N 1C 012654, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Very attractive note and rare in this high of grade. One of two graded at this level with none better. TDLR.

Farmers Bank of China, 1935 Second Issue.China, 20 Cents= 2 Chiao, P-456 (S/M#C290-22), Issued banknote, black on red underprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), 4 graded by PMG at this level with none higher. This note will be difficult to improve upon.