Imprisoned in the Tower of London.- Oliver (Richard, politician, bap. 1735, d. 1784) Richard Oliver Chosen Alderman of Billingsgate... To the Committee appointed by the Common Council of London, to provide a Table for Mr. Alderman Oliver at the City Expence, during his Imprisonment in the Tower, engraved broadside with portrait of Oliver by F. Aliamet, folds, foxed and browned, laid down on card, framed and glazed, [not in ESTC], broadside 378 x 244mm., Publish'd according to Act of Parliament..., April 1771.⁂ "Oliver's most notable appearance in the House of Commons came in March 1771, during the celebrated Printers' case and the subsequent struggle between the City and the Commons. In a deliberate attempt at confrontation, Lord Mayor Crosby and aldermen Wilkes and Oliver arrested a messenger of the Commons. The Commons sought to punish Crosby and Oliver, both MPs, choosing to ignore Wilkes. Due to the illness of Crosby, much of the house's attention was focused on Oliver, who declined to defend himself and defied the Commons, stating that he had acted according to his conscience. An angry Lord North moved for his commitment to the Tower of London, which was carried by a large majority in the house, after midnight in the debate of 25 March 1771. When the parliamentary session closed on 8 May, Oliver and Crosby were released from the Tower and conducted in a triumphal procession to the Mansion House." - Oxford DNB.
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Wiltshire.- Andrews (John) and Andrew Dury. A Topographical Map of the County of Wilts, Describing the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry, Turnpike and Cross Roads, Canals, &c., Surveyed Originally in 1773..., Second edition, title page, table of contents, double-page index map, 18 double-page map sheets, forming a large scale county map with calligraphic title, large vignette after Cipriani in the lower left, table of the market towns and villages, engravings with outline hand-colouring, each map sheet approx. 560 x 760 mm (22 x 29 7/8 in), good margins, offsetting throughout, some surface dirt, original boards, chipped with losses to spine, rubbed and scuffed, folio, 1810.
Standard Lamp circa 1960's, with an onyx and brass decorative base and fitted cream silk shade, overall size approx. 67'' including shade. Together with a table lamp with a brass cherub base and matching cream silk shade, overall size including shade measures approx. 28''.
Ladies - Superb Quality Platinum Set Single Stone Diamond Set Ring, Marked 950 to Interior of Shank. The Octagon Brilliant Cut Diamond of Top Colour and Clarity, Colour F, Clarity VVS2, Cut - Sirius Canadian Northern Lights, Table Percent 59%, Diamond Weight 0.51 ct, Measurements 5.55 x 4.85 x 3.16 mm. Complete with American Gem Society Laboratories Diamond Quality Report, Dated April 9 - 2004, Number 0005017802. Also Comes with Certificate of Guarantee, Ring Size P. Weight 4.9 grams, Excellent Condition Both Shank / Setting - Please Confirm with Photo.
A Channel Islands Old English pattern table spoon maker's mark JQ struck once (Jacques Quesnel I and II, Jersey, c.1780-1843), inscribed with initial 'M' to terminal, 8½in. (21.7cm.) long, weight 1.48 tr.oz. * Light surface wear and flea-bite nibble to bowl, overall good.
Two Channel Islands silver spoons one Hanoverian pattern dessert spoon with engraved initials , 7¾in. (19.7cm.) length, and one fiddle pattern table spoon with engraved initials and "Don 1825", mark for Charles William Quesnal of Jersey, 8¾in. (22.2cm.) length, weight 3.1 tr.oz. (2)
A collection of silver and silver plated smalls to include two matching boxed sets of six silver butter knives Sheffield, ‘HA’ maker’s mark, 6 7/8 in. (17.5cm.) length; cased set of six silver plate teaspoons, crests of the flowers of Australia, by Hardy Bros Ltd; two silver three piece dressing table sets, with mirrors and brushes (a/f); pair of silver fish servers with bone handles; set of four silver teaspoons, etc. (quantity)
A collection of various silver to include a George IV Old English pattern table spoon by William Bateman, London, 1832, bright cut decoration, terminal engraved 'PIDLPR 1833', 8 5/8in. (22cm.) long; three napkin rings; two miniature photo frames, spoons, strainer, tongs etc, weight without frames 7.2 tr.oz. (qty) * Frames with dents etc, other pieces good with light wear.
A collection of small silver tableware to include a pair of pierced dishes, oil lamp table lighter, two pepper pots , one large pepper pot, milk jug, one salt with blue glass liner, a lighter, various makers and assay marks. * Varying conditions, mainly good, some small nibbles and bruises.
An Art Nouveau silver rectangular dressing table tray each corner embossed with flowers and foliage, vacant cartouche, 31cm x 21.5cm, makers mark HM, Birmingham 1904, together with a matching hand mirror, embossed with a girl amongst flowers and foliage, weight 24 tr.oz. (2) * Good, no inscription, clear marks, couple of small dents, wear commensurate with age
A collection of silver smalls comprising a boat shaped silver dish with pierced rim by Josiah Williams & Co, London, 1900; table top engine turned matchbox cover, William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London, 1928; sugar caster, capstan inkwell, napkin rings, fork, condiments, mirror back, etc, weighable silver 28.0 tr.oz. (quantity) * Some pieces a/f, mostly with dents, tarnished etc.
A collection of silver to include a nice dressing table clock with silver case, Henry Matthews, Chester, 1913, 3½in. (8.8cm.) high; two cased sets of silver teaspoons; silver coin dish and another; Sterling silver Colibri lighter; matchbox case; pair of sugar tongs and two hand mirrors, weighable silver 10.6 tr.oz. (qty) * Clock not tested, mirrors with dents to silver, other pieces with wear.
A quantity of mainly 19th century silver table and dessert spoons to include a set of six fiddle pattern table spoons by Thomas Wilkes Barker, London, 1825, the terminals inscribed with initial 'A', 8 5/8in. (22.2cm.) long, together with various other spoons, cigarette box, napkin ring, pin cushion, weighable silver 24.4 tr.oz. (quantity)
A Japonesque Aesthetic Movement lacquered two tier wooden occasional table late 19th century, the rectangular top with painted eagle on a branch, above a second tier with storks, raised on three bobbin turned splayed legs with gilt highlights, 28½in. (72.5cm.) high to top of bobbins. * One top bobbin with brakeage to lower roundel, one leg very loose to bottom tier, knocks and scrapes throughout.
A Victorian serpentine rosewood centre table the top with moulded edge over a crossbanded frieze on a turned column with acanthus carving and a gadrooned finial, on carved swept legs with scroll ends raised on brass castors, 52 x 28½in. (132 x 72.3cm.), 28½in. (72.3cm.) high. *Surface scratching to top, one leg has been restored where it has come away with a section of the column.
A 19th century sewing table of triangular form, the hand painted hinged lid of a woman and child in a pastoral setting, the inside lined with deep pink fabric, without compartments, above a hand painted frieze of roses, the under tier painted with a pastoral scene, standing on three cabriole legs, 18¼ x 17in. (46.3 x 43.1cm.), 28½in. (72.3cm.) high.
An Edwardian serpentine inlaid mahogany dressing table with three quarter gallery the shaped gallery over an inlaid serpentine top and three inlaid frieze drawers with pierced plate brass handles, on inlaid tapering square legs, 42¼ x 21¾in. (107.3 x 55.2cm.), 35½in. (90.1cm.) high.
A late 18th century mahogany oval drop-flap supper table the top with D-end drop flaps over a plain frieze, on square to round tapering legs with pad feet, 45 x 43¼in. (114.3 x 109.8cm.) open, 45 x 16¼in. (114.3 x 41.2cm.) closed, 28¼in. (71.7cm.) high. *Small triangular section replaced on drop flap, near hinge, some fading to top.
A fine early 19th century rosewood veneer and brass marquetry sofa table in the manner of George Bullock, with rounded rectangular hinged twin-flap top above opposing drawer and false drawer, on ornate part gilded, twin baluster trestle ends, with brass legs and paw feet on brass casters, 59 x 28 (150 x 71cm.) x 30in. (76.2cm.) high.
A Victorian oak extending dining table the top with canted corners and a single leaf extension over turned and reeded supports terminating in brass cap and pottery wheels, 57 x 41in. (144.7 x 104.1cm.) extended, 28¾in. (73cm.) high, 39½ x 41in. (100.3 x 104.1cm.) closed.
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