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THATCHAM : Map of an Estate called Thatcham Farm and other property belonging to Miss C. M. Fromont in the Parish of Thatcham Berks. Surveyed & Drawn by F. W. Dibbin (Railway Engineers) large rolled manuscript map mounted on linen, with a fair bit of wear, 880 x 650 mm, 1837.*Notes Thatcham Estate belonged to the daughter of the proprietor of the first Mail Coach, Edward Fromont, the family were involved in the mail coach business until the coming of the railways. The railway is indicated on the plan by the surveyor F. W, Dibbin, a family member, who worked with I. K. Brunel. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs to the south of the estate.

A pair of George III silver entrée dishes on Old Sheffield plate standsPhilip Rundell, London 1819Oblong, the domed covers with fluted bands, surmounted with reeded leaf embellished lion-mask bracket handles with flowerhead calyces and gadrooned borders, with two sets of engraved armorial achievements, the bases with gadrooned rims with leaves and shells, with engraved crests, on Old Sheffield plate two-handled stands with liners, on leaf and anthemion paw feet, length over handles of stand 42cm, weight of silver 153oz.Footnotes:The second armorial achievement is that of the Smith family of Pickering, Upper Canada and later Preston, Northumberland England. Sir David William Smith (1764-1837), 1st and only baronet. Born 4th September 1764 he was the only child of Colonel John Smith and Anne Waylen. Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, Smith was educated under military tutors and was first a military officer, joining his father's regiment, the 5th Regiment of Foot (later the Northumberland Regiment) as an ensign in 1779. Married first Anne O'Reilly esq. of Ballykilchrist co. Longford in 1788 and after short leave he was posted to Detroit under his father's command in 1790. Smith became a captain in 1795, the same year his father died whilst in command of Fort Niagara, North America.In 1792 Smith was made acting deputy surveyor general and appointed surveyor general of Upper Canada in 1798. Retiring from the army he remained in Canada settling into civil appointments. Smith was an influential and wealthy man, established politician and businessman. He owned 20,000 acres of land in Ontario, owning half of the original land that contained the original city of Toronto. For nearly all his time in Upper Canada Smith was also a member of the House of Assembly.In July 1802 Smith left Canada and returned to England after recurrent bouts of fever. The following year he became Land Agent for the Duke of Northumberland who had been colonel of his Old Regiment. Smith was created Baronet of Preston in 1821 which became extinct in 1837 when he died near Alnwick, Northumberland.By his first marriage he had surviving issue: Mary Elizabeth (born 1793), Sarah and Anne. He married a second time in 1803: Mary Tylee of Devizes by whom he had an only daughter: Hannah.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Hammond (John) The Practical Surveyor, second edition, engraved frontispiece and 12 plates (fraying and tearing), occasional foxing and browning, contemporary calf, rubbed and a little worn, [Tomash & Williams H12], 8vo, T. Heath, 1731.

Surveying.- Wyld (Samuel) The Practical Surveyor, engraved folding frontispiece and 5 folding plates, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, occasional browning, contemporary sheep, rebacked, preserving original backstrip, 8vo, J. Hooke and J. Sisson, 1725.

Map: Co. Down: Benn (John) Surveyor, A Map of Part of Tullylish, the Property of James Christy, Esq., situate in the County of Down, 1793, An attractive hand coloured m/ss map with fine cartouche, approx. 53cms x 35.5cms (21" x 14") linen backed, rolled. As a map, w.a.f. (1)

Circle of William Hoare of Bath (British 1706-1799) Portrait of John Roberts (c.1711-1772), secretary to Henry Pelham, three-quarter-length Oil on canvas 126 x 100cm (49½ x 39¼ in.) Provenance: The Earls of Chichester, Stanmer Hall The present lot was purchased as a portrait of the Duke of Newcastle. However the physiognomy suggests this attribution may be incorrect. A double portrait by Hoare of Henry Pelham and his secretary John Roberts bears a striking resemblance of the former and the sitter here. This is corroborated by the paper entitled war accounts in the sitter's hands. Furthermore, records in The National Portrait Gallery catalogue for the group of paintings of the Pelham family by Hoare of Bath it mentions one portrait of a man in a red coat, as being one of a group by Hoare at Stanmer Hall in East Sussex. Stanmer Hall In 1713, Henry Pelham of Lewes bought Stanmer Estate for £7,500. He died in 1721 and his eldest son Henry then appointed French architect Nicolas Dubois to design a new house in the fashionable Palladian style at a cost of £14,000. With the old Manor demolished, work began on the new house in 1722, using sandstone quarried in the Weald. In 1725, the Estate was inherited by Henry's younger brother, Thomas Pelham - who had lived as a Merchant in Constantinople. Work on the house was finally completed in 1727. Thomas Pelham's son, of the same name, inherited the estate in 1737and would later be elected to the House of Commons for Rye in 1749, a seat he held until 1754. He served as a as a Lord of the Admiralty from 1761 to 1762 and as Comptroller of the Household from 1765 to 1774 being admitted to the Privy Council in 1765. In 1768 Thomas succeeded his cousin the Duke of Newcastle as second Baron Pelham of Stanmer as well as the Pelham baronetcy. Pelham also served as Surveyor-General of Customs of London from 1773 to 1805 and as the last Keeper of the Great Wardrobe from 1775 to 1782. In 1801 he was created Earl of Chichester, a title which would maintain Stanmer as its seat for the next 140 years. In 1942 Stanmer was requisitioned by the War Office for the Canadian Tank Regiment, to provide billets and live firing ranges. In 1947 it was sold as a result of the extensive damage caused by its requisitioning and death of the 8th Earl whilst on active service in 1944.

Four aneroid barometers, the first GPO. No. 1A AJC 61/1, leather box, the second by C G Spencer & Sons, Aeronauts & Balloon makers, Holloway, London, the third a 'Blakesley's improved surveying aneroid' J H Steward, Strand, London, with moving magnifier in a leather carrying case, the fourth by Elliot Bros. London, back engraved 'I.V. Sigvald Muller, Hotel d'Angleterre, Constantinople' leather case (4) (Muller was a surveyor sent in 1869 to survey a new railway line from Constantinople to Adrinople)

Leybourn, William: THE COMPLEAT SURVEYOR, containing the whole art of surveying of land.. London, Leybourn for Sawbridge, 1657, 2 nd . edn. with many additions. 4to. PP: Frontis(hand-cold), (xii), 1-92, 177-244, 247-308 (Pagination erratic but complete with text in four books). With numerous text illustrations including two hand coloured. Later half leather over marbled boards with extra endpapers; couple of ink notes & line to title page; R H Johnston’s bookplate.

A group of military objects and ephemera belonging to Gunner Gordon W. James, including the War Medal 1939-45, Royal Artillery and Surveyor trade badges, a Soldier's Service and Pay Book, a Soldier's Release book, identity disc, a Siro Lever pocket watch, a silver diving medal 1915, and other documents and correspondence

India. Laurie (Robert & Whittle James, publisher), A New Map of Hindoostan from the latest authorites made by Major James Rennell, Surveyor General to the Hble. East India Company, of the Bengal provinces and of the Countries lying between them and Dehly..., 12th May, 1794, large engraved map with contemporary outline colouring on two sheets, some off-setting, overall size 1180 x 1445 mm (Qty: 1)

* Ogilby (John). The Road from London to Holy-head co, Anglesey North Wales..., circa 1676, hand coloured engraved strip road map, decorative cartouche showing a surveyor using a way-wiser, slight staining, 310 x 435 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (Qty: 1)NOTESThe road commences at London and passes through Highgate, High Barnet, St. Albans, Dunstable, Stony Stratford and ends at Towcester. Sheet 21.

Sussex. Figg (William), Map of the County of Sussex from an Actual Survey made in the Years 1823 & 1824, Corrected to the present time by William Figg F.S.A. Surveyor, Presented to the Subscribers to The Sussex Express, Surrey Standard & Kent Mail by the Proprietor William Edwin Baxter, Lewes,1861, calligraphic title, lithographic map with bright contemporary hand colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen on six sheets, table of explanation, compass rose, reference to the hundreds and a large uncoloured vignette of Chichester cathedral, each sheet approximately 640 x 700 mm, marbled endpapers, contained in a contemporary morocco gilt slip case, spines repaired, some wear to extremities (Qty: 1)NOTESOriginally published by C. & J. Greenwood in 1825.

Yorkshire. Tuke (John), Map of the County of York by John Tuke, Land Surveyor, MDCCLXXXVII, [1787], engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen on four sheets, inset town plan of Kingston upon Hull, inset map of the county showing the Roman roads, large decorative coloured cartouche, compass rose and table of explanation, slight dust soiling and staining, trimmed to neat-line with thread margins, overall size 1190 x 1420 mm, contained in a contemporary marbled card slipcase with manuscript label to upper cover, slipcase heavily worn and frayed (Qty: 1)

Harry Schaare (American, 1922 - 2008) "Indians Scouting Army" Signed lower right. Oil on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared in the Fleetwood Trails West Collection of Fine Art Prints as "The Final Conflict" published in 1983. Primeval forces that shaped America's river valleys and mountain passes dictated the direction of the pioneers' Trails West. Thus, it was not the surveyor, but the easiest natural route, that led the white man across the North American continent. It was the early settlers' journey West in search of gold, silver, new land and a promise of a better life that led to a conflict of cultures. Thus began the inevitable and tragic confrontation between the white man and the native son of the western wilderness ... the Indian. Indians often watched cautiously from a distance as the Cavalry, destined to be the red man's worst enemy, moved westward. Since Indians were considered ruthless savages by the white man, there was never an objection to displacing them. Consequently, in the years that followed, frequent battles led to the deaths of thousands of white men and Indians. Then in 1868, weary of war, the U.S. government sought to make peace with the Indians. Under billowing tent folds at Ft. Laramie, Wyoming, Indian warriors and military leaders gathered to talk ... and agreed to bring an end to war. Now confined in their own land by military forces, Indians turned inward, to new spiritual beliefs, in the hope of regaining their land and their freedom. It was a young Paiute prophet, Wovoka, who fostered the Ghost Dance ritual ... a spiritual rite that contributed to the last and most tragic conflict between Indian and white man which occurred on December 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Image Size: 17.75 x 20.75 in. Overall Size: 17.75 x 20.75 in. Unframed. (B07358)

A quality Chinese 18th century polished bronze censer with twin tabbed loop handles and raised six Character mark of Xuande (1425-1435) to base on a later hardwood stand. Censer weight 1114 grams. Size 17cm width including handles, 9cm tall.  Provenance: Property of late Captain George Wraith (1913-1972) RIBA, Architect and Surveyor (Pictured). During World War II as an officer in the Royal Engineers British Army, George was an avid collector and connoisseur of art and antiques particularly Asian Works of Art. The bronze censer was acquired in an English estate Auction in the early 1950's and stored in their Family home, Lumb Hall (pictured) in Drighlington, Yorkshire. George Wraith passed away in the 1970's and thus by decent the item was passed to his wife Margaret Wraith and then to the current owner, the son of George Wraith, Patrick Wraith I.Eng. FIET. LCGI.

A carved limewood oval plaque, in the manner of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721)Carved with a pair of hanging gamebirds, before an ear of wheat, a spray of leaves and a slender stem with berries, 23.5cm wide x 7.5cm deep x 29cm high, (9in wide x 2 1/2in deep x 11in high)Footnotes:Provenance:This carving was reputedly part of the collection of Albert Tenyson Morley Hewitt (b. 1893) of Fordingbridge, Hampshire. He was a notable member of the Society of Antiquaries, chartered surveyor and amateur archaeologist, who excavated Rockbourne (West Park) Roman Villa in the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his collection of ceramics and antiquities.

Theodolite/Surveyor Level 'Hilger Watts'.

* Witchcraft. An untitled manuscript receipt of how to be 'not afraid of that wicked woman for that gives her power over you', circa 1730, 2 pp., written in a legible hand, small burnhole, old folds, small 4to, together with: Government Pension Payments. Autograph letter written by Jonathan West to Charles Compton, Paymaster, authorising and listing the names of 35 persons (26 women), who are to receive the amount listed as a pension for the quarter commencing 10 October 1754, Treasury Chambers, 11 October 1754, 2 pp., written in a neat secretarial hand, signed by West, with integral address leaf, some soiling and fraying, folio, plus Walpole (Horatio, 1678-1757). Manuscript order from His Majesty to pay Horatio Walpole the sum of £125 being his half-year salary as Auditor General of Plantation Revenues, 4 October, 1754, bifolium, written in a secretarial hand, signed by Walpole, some insect damage, soiling and wear, old folds, 4to (Qty: 3)NOTESThe first manuscript is a somewhat bizzare receipt for presumably warding off the attentions of a witch, including taking 'a stone bottle of about a quart into which put your oune water in the morning fasting & allso your finger & two nails & a lock of your hair cut ofe of ye crown of your head... allso as many ould crocked & rusty pins or crocked nails & bent bits of old iron... if you pleas put in some of ye water of your husband & beshor to spit into ye bottle last of all then corke doune fast which being done at night after your husband has come in... git allso sum St. Johns Wort & lay or hang it about your hous & bed & carry of it aboute with you allways & besure to have a good corage & be not afraid of that wicked woman for that gives her power over you'; the second manuscript lists 35 names to be paid a total of £1665, each name with the amount and a tick indicating payment has been paid (except poor old George Tilson, no tick); the third item is a payment order to Horatio Walpole, younger brother of Robert Walpole and Auditor and Surveyor General of all His Majesty's Revenues (America).

Tasso (Torquato). Aminta, Favola Boscareccia di Torquato Tasso con le annotationi d'Egidio Menagio, Paris: Augustin Curbe, 1655, title with engraved vignette, woodcut head- and tail-pieces, 2 printed leaves of errata present at end, armorial bookplate of F.E. Sotheby Ecton to front pastedown, contemporary full calf gilt armorial binding of Elizabeth Carey Mordaunt, with her large gilt initials surmounted by a coronet to centre of each cover, a little rubbed and minor wear to extremities, good-quality 19th century gilt-decorated reback, small 4to (Qty: 1)NOTESProvenance: Elizabeth Carey Mordaunt (1632-1679) married the English royalist John Mordaunt, 1st Viscount Mordaunt on 7th May 1657. Lord Mardaunt (1626-1675) was an ardent supporter of Charles II, and was tried and acquitted of treason by a vote of 20 to 19 in 1658. He was appointed Constable of Windsor Castle and Lord Lieutenant of Surrey following the Restoration, and in 1666 was charged in the House of Commons with the imprisonment of William Taylor, Surveyor of Windsor Castle, and having raped Taylor's daugher. John and Elizabeth had 11 surviving children.

Africa. A mixed collection of maps of the Gold Coast and German East Africa, mostly 19th & early 20th century, engraved, lithographic and manuscript maps, including Ordnance Survey (publishers). German East Africa Mahenge, German East Africa Massassi, German East Africa Ikoma and another four regional maps similar, circa 1916, together seven colour printed maps, some marginal fraying caused by rodent damage, each approximately 670 x 770 mm, together with War Office (publisher), Gold Coast, 1907, colour lithographic map, old folds, 540 x 590 mm, with another similar but published by Ordnance Survey in 1906, with Wallach (Henry, surveyor). A Map of the Gold Coast with part of Ashanti showing the positions and Areas of Mining Properties, 1901, two large lithographic maps, sectionalised and laid on linen, some spotting, each approximately 1040 x 780 mm, with another nine printed and manuscript maps similar, various sizes and condition (Qty: 20)

L.A. Meall (Published): "Plan of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, compiled from actual surveys by J. Laing, Town Surveyor 1855", engraved plan, 1855, framed and glazed

Local Interest - The Mayoralty of Abraham Woodiwiss, Esq., J.P., Mayor of Derby Nov., 1880, to Nov., 1882, Compiled from the "Derbyshire Advertiser", with a Sketch of Mr. Woodiwiss's Life, Derby: "Advertiser Office [...], Bemrose & Sons [...], 1883, tipped-in photograph frontispiece, contemporary green pictorial cloth as issued, 8vo; Derby Corporation Act 1901, rebacked contemporary boards, 12mo; Antliff (F.S., Surveyor, Draycott), Council and Voluntary Schools, Derby, February 1904, contemporary blue cloth, 8vo; Unsworth (W. Leslie), Seventy-five Years' Co-operation: A Historical Outline of the Birth, Growth and Development of The Derby Co-operative Provident Society Ltd., 1850-1925, Manchester: Co-operative Wholesale Limited, 1927, contemporary cloth, 12mo; other publications on Derby and Derbyshire, various; 19th century and later sheet and folding maps, various; prints, some Derby, loose and framed; further ephemera; [collection]

Reigate Rural District Bridge Notice, An original wall mounted cast iron notice, inscribed Reigate Rural District Council Notice ' This bridge will not safely carry loads exceeding the ordinary weights of the district by order of the council Arthur J Head Surveyor' 15" high x 24" wide F

WSCC Notice and Road Obstructed Sign, an alloy notice black on white The Depositing of Material of Any Kind on This Verge is Prohibited, M Milne County Surveyor Chichester, 60 cm wide x 30 cm high and a Continental tin sign black on yellow Caution Road Obstructed by K J, F, (2)

Derbyshire History Interest. Collection of maps and guides comprising: Derby Corporation town planning map, Ordnance Survey, extensively hand-coloured with manuscript key, signed by the surveyor and dated January 1920, sectional, linen-backed; two sectional linen-backed folding maps for Castle Donington Manor (Copyholds in Derby Hills & Ticknall; Copyholds in Castle Donington); linen-backed folding Ordnance Survey map of Darley Abbey, marbled paper ends, slipcase bearing Stanford label; OS map of Derby dated in black ink (16 January 1912); three late-Victorian/Edwardian guides to Buxton; two albums of printed views depicting Buxton and Matlock (10)

* England & Wales. Kitchin (Thomas), A New Map of England & Wales. Drawn from Several Surveys &c. on a New Projection, Corrected from Astronomical Observations & the Places marked where the Observat'ns were made....., The Canals inserted to 1792 by J. Phillips Surveyor, published Laurie & Whittle, 12th May 1794, large hand coloured engraved map, inset map of the Scilly Isles, occasional repaired marginal closed tears, old folds, 1280 x 1085 mm, framed and glazed (Qty: 1)

Smith (William & Cary John). Geological Map of Oxfordshire by W. Smith, Mineral Surveyor, published J. Cary, Feby. 1st. 1821, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring identifying the various rock strata of the county, oval cartouche, compass rose and key, slight creasing, slight staining to left hand margin, 560 x 490 mm (Qty: 1)NOTESThe noted cartographer, engraver and publisher John Cary (1755-1835) collaborated with William Smith, 'the father of English geology', on a number of his geological projects, notably the 1815 Map and geological sections (1817-1819). Cary had previously produced large, topographical county maps for his 'New and Correct English Atlas' and the plates which were being prepared for a new edition were instead adapted to accommodate Smith's detailed geology, the first set of geological maps being issued in 1819. This is the first state of these geological county maps. There is a second state which although coloured using William Smith's geology, gives no acknowledgement to Smith at all. Rare.

Yorkshire Estate map.- Ableson (William, surveyor, of Hutton Rudby, Stokesley, North Yorkshire) A Survey & Map of an Estate at North Ottrington taken for Mr. John Holt, manuscript title and one page, manuscript double-page estate map, watercolour wash map in green and pink, on paper, small tear in all margins, some foxing, original wrappers, folds, ink stains, 8vo, 1766.

Warsaw. Rizzi Zannoni (Giovanni), Plan De Varsovie Leve Par Ordre De Son Exc.M. Le C. Bielinski Grand Marcechal De La Couronne Dedie A Son Exc. M. Le C. Wielhorski G. Maitre d\'Hotel du G.D. de Lithuanie Starofte de Kaminiec, 1772, uncoloured engraved city plan with seventeen vignettes of important buildings in the margins and a panorama of the city taken from the east side of the River Wisla, a numbered key identifies eighty-two important landmarks, the map shows signs of earlier cleaning, 400 x 580 mm (Qty: 1)NOTESRizzi Zannoni's plan of Warsaw was published on the eve of the country's first partition and division between Prussia, Russia and Austria. The map is clearly based on the 1762 city plan by Pierre Ricaud de Tirregaille. De Tirregaille was a French Architect and Engineer who worked in Warsaw as a surveyor and as an army engineer. Uncommon.

Europe. Four folding maps, circa 1820, including Orgiazzi (J. A.). Carte Statistique Politique et Mineralogique de l'Italie..., Paris, 1816, large wall map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, some offsetting, edged in blue silk, 1190 x 1000 mm, together with Engelhardt (F. B. von). Karte von dem Königreich Pohlen, Gross-Herzogthum Posen und den angrenzenden Staaten in IV Sectionen, 1831, engraved wall map, with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, slight spotting, edged in blue silk, 900 x 950 mm, with Fallon (Ludwig August von, surveyor). Das oesterreichische-Kaiserthum mit beträchtlichen Theilen der angrenzenden Staaten..., 1822, two large engraved military wall maps of East and West Austria (but lacking the sheet for central Austria), sectionalised and laid on linen, slight browning, edged in blue silk, each approximately 1280 x 595 mm, all four maps enclosed by a contemporary waxed paper chemise and contained in a contemporary diced calf gilt book box, heavily worn and frayed (Qty: 1)

YACHT DESIGNS BY FREDERICK SHEPHERD spanning approximately 1910-64 and comprising a large collection of manuscript yacht designs, pen and ink and pencil designs for yachts including Veleda ex Ella , Mr Gray’s 17ton cutter, Thalia , 11 ton cutter, 11 ton cutter, 25 ton motor yacht, 54 ton schooner, 9 ton ketch, 50 ton ketch, Arminel , Wayward III , Regina , 9 ton cutter, Eila and 32 ton ketch and others, contained in 12 cloth boxes, ( very worn and defective ) -- 70 7/8 x 3 3/4in. (180 x 9.5cm.), (a lot) Sold not subject to return.Footnote: A celebrated yacht designer Frederick Shepherd (1869-1969) who, at the same time, also acted as a marine surveyor, ran a fashionable practice from Piccadilly during the great era of gentlemens' yachting. This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road.Condition report: Some plans are on acetate which has now become extremely brittle and prone to shattering when inspection is attempted. Many are on more conventional paper or wax cloth which has proved far more stable; the boxes are in worn condition with their end caps detached.

AN EARLY 1794 SAMPLER BY ELIZABETH BREESE HAZARD (AMERICAN 1786-1861), ALPHABET EMBROIDERY English Alphabet, 1794 embroidery 26.8 x 21.5 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.) signed and dated along lower edge PROVENANCECollection of the Descendants of Ebenezer and Abigal Hazard (Hazzard)Thence by descentLOT NOTESEbenezer Hazard (1744-1817) was the Postmaster of New York City during the Revolutionary War, the Surveyor General of the Continental Post Office, and the United States Postmaster General from 1782 to 1789.

Local Interest - Brown (Cornelius), The Annals of Newark-Upon-Trent, Comprising the History, Curiosities, and Antiquities of the Borough, Illustrated with Engravings and Autographs and with Nine Photographs by the Woodbury Permanent Process from Original Drawings by Mr George Sheppard, Borough Surveyor, London: H. Sotheran & Co [...], 1879, pp: x, 342, [4], 18th century style crushed red morocco gilt by A. Price of Oxford, stamped, gilt dentelles and turn-ins, top-edge gilt, marbled endpapers, 4to

Two volumes 'Three Expeditions to the Interior' 'of Eastern Australia, with descriptions of the Recently Explored Region of Australia Felix, and the Present Colony of New South Wales,' by Major T.L. Mitchell, Surveyor General, second edition, in 2 volumes, including Volume 1 and 2, published by T. and W. Boone, London, 1839. Re-bound in leather.

Rare 1911 Map and Mentioned in Dispatches Certificate from George Roy Hutton 1914 - 1919, Gallipoli Palestine and Mesopotamia. British War Office Lithographed Map printed in 1907 , and redone in 1911 of Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf. Measures 29 x26 inches, 75 x 67cm. The map was the property of a Surveyor Soldier from the British Expeditionary Forces , who fought in several campaigns in that area of Arabia during WW1 often using that particular map as a reference point . George Hutton , the Surveyor , was mentioned in Dispatches certificate included with the Map for his rescue of a number of soldiers lost in the desert on one of their skirmishes against the Ottoman army there . He later went on after surviving the war, to become the Surveyor General of the County Of Oxfordshire until his retirement, also comes with his Surveyors Certificate . The Map in question, was carried throughout the region during all of the battles he fought during the Great War. On a scale of 1:1,0000, is in very good condition considering it's vintage and all that it went through during the war years . It has excellent detail of the area involved at the time , including the different Arab tribes and Railroad and road links present then plus details of the Anglo-Arabian Oil pipeline and telecommunication lines that was the reason for it all in WW1. Shows physical features, Turco-Persian frontier, ethnic and tribal affiliation, populated places, cultivated land, major ancient and modern roads, railways, waterways, and communication lines telephone runs along the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's pipe line. Covers south eastern Iraq, south western Iran, Kuwait, and upper Persian Gulf. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Lithographed at War Office, Nov. 1907.and seems to be a very accurate depiction of the state of things at the time in that part of the world. George Hutton RE served in the Royal Engineers from age 19 in Mesopotamia throughout the War years and fought at Gallipoli, in Palestine under the command of General Allenby fighting the Turks in the British Expeditionary Forces advance up the Euphrates River Valley. In 1920 graduated as a Surveyor and in 1924 qualified as an Architect. He later was appointed County Architect in 1937 of Oxfordshire, he died in 1975. 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.

Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire Estate Map.- Hailey (John, surveyor of Amersham) A Map of an Estate Lying in the Parishes of Standen & Chesham and in the County of Hertford and Buckingham Known or called b y the Name of Martins End Late Mr. Richard Princes Decd..., manuscript estate map with watercolour wash, on vellum, title within cartouche, all within a green watercolour wash border, some creasing, some slight surface wear in margins, 540 x 630mm., 1743.

NO RESERVE Oxford Estate Agents.- Buckell & Ballard.- 7 account books, manuscripts, numerous pp., slightly browned, a few ff. foxed, original cloth and original leather-backed or half-leather, rubbed, folio et infra, 1928, 1930-31, 1934-36.⁂ Sir Robert Buckell (1841-1925), Mayor of Oxford 1885-86, 1890-91, 1896-97, 1904, 1916-17, and 1918-19; auctioneer, surveyor, and valuer, In the early years of the 20th century, Buckell went into partnership to form the Buckell & Ballard estate agency that survived into the twenty-first century.

* Warsaw. De Tirregaille (Pierre). Plan de la Ville de Varsovie dedie a S.M. Auguste III Roi de Pologne Electeur de Saxe. & &. levé par ordre de S.E.M. Comte Bielinski Grand Marcchal de la Couronne par M.P. Ricaud de Tirregaille Lieut Colonel et Inginieur au Service du Roi et de la Republique en 1762, large uncoloured engraved city plan, on four conjoined sheets, decorated with eighteen vignettes of the principal buildings within Warsaw, with a key list - in French & Polish - and a panorama of the city viewed from the Vistula River, occasional marginal repaired closed tears, 1025 x 1340 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (Qty: 1)NOTESA very good example of this scarce and important plan of warsaw by Pierre de Tirregaille. Pierre Ricaud de Tirregaille (1725-1770) was a French architect and engineer. Tirregaille came to Poland in 1752, where he worked as a civil architect, surveyor and as an army engineer and captain of an infantry regiment, eventually attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Polish armed forces in 1762. In 1758 and 1759, Tirregaille worked for the "Komisja Brukowa" or Cobblestone Commission. Created in 1685, the Cobblestone Commission was tasked with paving the streets of Warsaw and creating a modern sewer system. The Commission remained largely inactive until 1740, when it was headed by Crown Marshal Franciszek Bielinski. Under his leadership, over the next 20 years, the commission managed to pave 222 streets, a large majority of streets of the contemporary Polish capital. In 1757, Bielinski, with his own funds, created a the village of Bielino, which would become the modern city centre of Warsaw. In 1762, with his work nearly completed, Bielinski commissioned Tirregaille to prepare a detailed plan of the city of Warsaw, which resulted in the creation of the first map of Warsaw based upon a scientific survey. The view was embellished with vignettes of important buildings around the city, including, the Primate's Palace, the Symonowicz Palace, the palace of the Bishops of Cracow and the Radziwill Palace. Tirregaille's map is a monument to all of Bielinski's efforts in creating 'modern' Warsaw.

* Staffordshire. Map of the Township of Tunstall in the Parish of Wolstanton in the County of Stafford, Surveyed by Robert Malabar & Son, Newcastle under Lyme, 1863, uncoloured engraved plan, some creasing and dust soiling, closed repaired tear affecting image, varnished, edged in green silk, 975 x 655 mm, framed and glazed, together with Downes (John, Surveyor and Architect). Plan of Hoolt Town Cotton Mills in the occupation of James Guest Esq., published Pigot & Slater, 1840, uncoloured lithographic plan, some additional pencil annotations, some creasing and dust soiling, 475 x 635 mm, framed and glazed (Qty: 2)

A GROUP OF TEN 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVINGS, including three by Bartolozzi; "Colonel Colin Mackenzie, Surveyor General of all India"; after Wouvermans, etc.Provenance: The Keith Schellenberg Collection.

A Crowan Pottery jug with green, black and terracotta glaze, height 18cm.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988. Condition report: Crack to neck, hairline to base

HIBBARD (HOWARD) 'Carlo Maderno and Roman Architecture 1580-1630'. 1971 vg. plus other books on architecture. 2 BOXESFrom the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and gilded writing desk, the drawer stamped 'Gillow & Co. 5730', the leather inset top above two frieze drawers, on turned and fluted tapering legs, joined by stretchers, height 75cm, width 107cm, depth 61cm. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A 19th century cast iron fender, width 114cm.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A collection of twenty-four 19th century architectural and commemorative medals in silver, white metal and bronze.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

CROOK (J. MORDAUNT), 'William Burges and the High Victorian Dream' col & other plts, 1981 vg. plus other books on architecture. 2 BOXES From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A pair of Deakin & Francis silver spiral fluted urn form peppers on stepped square section feet together with a pair of open silver salts in 18th century style and a pair of open silver shell salts, 5.4oz.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A Regency mahogany chiffonier, width 107cm. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A fine mahogany plan chest, 19th century, the removable top fitted with two short drawers, the base with four long drawers on bracket feet, inset brass handles, width 151cm, depth 78cm, height 90cm. (See illustration)From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

PHAIDON PRESS, 6 various, 1937-1949 vg., plus 2 others.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A Japanese brass baluster vase, decorated with fruiting vines, height 36cm. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

Two Fornasetti 'Cortili' plates decorated with monochrome architectural designs, 25.5cm diameter. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A set of six Crowan Studio Pottery bowls, stands and lids. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A set of four Regency ebonised brass mounted sabre leg dining chairs.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A fine Gillows late Victorian centre table, veneered with birds eye maple, ebonised parcel gilt and shallow carved, the oval top on a multi-column base with four curving legs, impregnated mark 4792, the oval top 131 x 105cm. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A harlequin set of nine William IV mahogany dining chairs, each with a wide crest rail carved with scrolling and decanthus. From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A British museum plaster bust, height 43cm.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

VALLANCE (AYMER) 'English Church Screens'. 1936, plus other architecture. BOXFrom the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

A William IV occasional table on octagonal rosewood pedestal, the concave quadruple base with scrolling feet, the rectangular top 45 x 33cm.From the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.

SHAW-SPARROW (W.). 'Frank Brangwyn and his Work'. 1920, plus other art books. BOXFrom the estate of Ashley Barker OBE who was born in Hertfordshire in 1927.Being unusually bright, he found it difficult to make friends and found solace in architecture and buildings, particularly the simple pastime of walking around buildings on his own. Indeed, his favourite treat as a child was to be taken to St Paul's Cathedral, where he would wander for hours.In 1944 he entered the Architectural Association and qualified at a time of rapid post-war reconstruction, when the lack of building materials forced architects to use industrialised prefabrication techniques and poor design, (in Barker's opinion) prevailed. Frustrated, he drifted into working for MGM, creating film sets. He finally found his niche at the Historic Buildings Division of what was then the London County Council (LCC). After years of working with modernists it was a relief to Barker to find an office where his "young fogeyism" was welcome. He enjoyed working under WA Eden, the Surveyor of Historic Buildings, who was dedicated completing the work of the architect and reformer CR Ashbee, who had listed all the buildings that should be preserved within 20 miles of the Aldgate Pump. This idea became the 'Survey of London' and Barker took over when Eden retired in 1970. The LCC became the GLC and Barker became the head of the Historic Building Commission, working on an advisory committee with notables such as Sir John Betjeman, Sir John Summerson, Sir Osbert Lancaster and Sir Hugh Casson.In 1986, he was appointed head of the London Division of English Heritage. He retired in 1988.