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Lot 253
ROYAL ALBERT; a 'Winsome' pattern dinner, tea and coffee service for six place settings, comprising coffee pot, teapot, cups, saucers, side plates, dinner plates, pair of covered tureens, cake plates, bowls, sugar bowl, milk jug, coffee cups and gravy boat.Condition Report: The teapot lid is broken in two, other items mainly appear good.
Lot 351
CAPTAIN MAITLAND'S SOFA (COUCH) ON WHICH NAPOLEON LAY oak framed, three-quarter horsehair upholstered padded back, later cover with fleur-de-lis trellis pattern, the plain front rail centrally applied with a silver rectangular plaque engraved “SOFA ON WHICH BONAPARTE SLEPT ON BOARD H.M.S BELLEROPHON 1815” (indistinct makers mark W&W and STG.SI) on four pairs of square section legs linked by conforming stretchers184 cm wide74cm deep96.5cm high Provenance: Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) and thence by descent This sofa has been preserved through the centuries because it is associated so closely with Napoleon Bonaparte. The many accounts we have vary a lot in their description of the former Emperor’s mood; unsurprisingly, as it would have varied over the course of his voyage on the Bellerophon. Still, his spirit on coming aboard was striking. In the circumstances you might expect him to be shrunken and inward-looking. No. Those about him noticed his vigour, his charm, the interest he showed in those he met and in the workings of the ship. As almost always in his life, he read intensely. One of his concerns in Rochefort had been over the late arrival of his library. The Bellerophon’s Lieutenant John Bowerbank recalled in his diary, “Buonaparte was whilst with us an early riser, and most of his time was employed in reading.” One might imagine him, on this sofa, feeding an ever-hungry mind. As the Bellerophon sailed-on, as Napoleon took his last look at France and perhaps became increasingly aware of the future awaiting him, his spirits do seem to have dimmed. He tended to spend more time in his cabin, much of it dozing on this sofa. Captain Maitland appears to have had no qualms about offering his quarters to Napoleon. Initially he wanted to divide his cabin between the former Emperor and the women of his party, but, as he recalled some years later: “I said to Monsieur Las Cases [a member of Napoleon’s entourage], I propose dividing the after-cabin in two, that the ladies may have the use of one part of it. " If you allow me to give an opinion," said he, " the Emperor will be better pleased to have the whole of the after-cabin to himself, as he is fond of walking about, and will by that means be able to take more exercise." I answered, " As it is my wish to treat him with every possible consideration while he is on board the ship I command, I shall make any arrangement you think will be most agreeable to him." On being shown his cabin, the Emperor responded cheerfully, “Une Belle Chambre.” “Such as it is, Sir, it is at your service while you remain on this ship,” Maitland replied. A pattern of decency and of friendliness had been established. Visitors to preserved ships, such as the Victory are often struck by the apparent comfort in which senior officers lived. The space, furniture, homeliness of their quarters contrasts with the narrow lives of lower deck sailors. With huge crews and limited space, the latter berthed in hammocks strung perhaps just 14 inches apart. Their only furniture, a chest on which they sat to eat and a table hinged from the side of the ship or slung between the guns. The captain of a 74 gun ship like the Bellerophon might live in comparative luxury. His cabins would be beneath the poop deck – the highest part of the ship. Here might be light and air. The gunports opening onto the ordinary sailors’ quarters were lower down and had to be kept closed in most sea conditions. Details varied from ship to ship but typically a captain would have a stern gallery – a balcony on which he could stretch his legs in peace. His main (or “great”) cabin would take light from that. To one side there would be a private lavatory. Forward of the great cabin would be a smaller sleeping cabin and a space sometimes called the “coach,” an ante-room or dining cabin. Doors from each opened on to the quarter deck and the ship’s wheel. To either side were small cabins, one usually the office for the captain’s clerk, the other a sleeping cabin for the ship’s master. The difference between the way in which a captain and his men were housed would not have been felt in quite the way they might be today. The Navy mirrored the stratification of society. Officers were, notionally (if not always entirely in practice), gentlemen: used to the comforts of a manor house or more ashore. Their quarters afloat were narrower. The ordinary sailors were sure at least of having a deck, if not a roof, above their heads – which is more than many of the working poor ashore had. The sea was, in a sense, a leveller. Often a captain’s cabin was made homely. The floor might be covered in a cloth painted in black and white checks, as a reminder of marble at home. Furnishing varied with taste and purse. That of a Captain Tiddeman, sailing to the East Indies in 1750 has been recorded. He took, one large and one small bedstead, twelve dining and two leather chairs, a settee, two large tables, two escritoires, three bookcases, three chest of drawers, six more chairs and a table, two tea chests, four clothes and china chests, six pictures of the king and the royal family, a looking-glass in a gilt frame and a large quantity of plate. Others travelled more lightly. One thing to remember: however furnished, a 74 was a ship of war and almost everything was subordinate to that. When cleared for action the walls that made that a cabin, however tricked-out to make them look like a home, would disappear.They might slide out of place or be hinged and folded up to the ceiling.Some might be no more than canvas.Furniture would be cleared away - usually to the holds.Guns run out. Footnote: STG as a mark on silver is the abbreviation of Sterling and was used in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. The SI abbreviation is for Silver A reproduction print of the couch from a period publication, entitled “CAPTAIN MAITLAND’S COUCH On which Napoleon lay down for some hours every day By special permission of Mr F Lewis-Maitland of Lindores, Fifeshire Photograph by W. Keay Latimer” 18cm x 20cm William Keay Latimer (1878-1923) was operating in Kirkcaldy by 1908, close to the Maitland family. Latimer passed away in 1923, which would mean that the photograph would have to pre-date 1923.
Lot 280
Doctor Who and Peppa Pig: A small collection of actor, David Graham’s personal memorabilia – Peppa Pig: British pre-school animated television series (2004-) Four Original draft Scripts for unreleased episodes, Karrotone Limited,unbound, 9-pages, stapled, titles include: 'Caring For Grandpa!' (2022) by Philip Hall, Draft two; Sticks, Bells and Ribbons (2022) by Jen Upton and Philip Hall, Draft three, 9-pages, with printed yellow highlights to Grandpa Pig's lines and yellow text for singing parts; Hospital Sleepover (2022) by Philip Hall, Draft two, 9-pages; Houseboat (2022), by Matilda Tristram and Philip Hall, Draft three, 9-pages, with line count of all characters to cover page, and yellow printed highlight for Grandpa Pig's lines; Magnets (2022) by Phil Hall and Seyi Odusanya, Draft five, 9-pages, with line count of all characters to cover page, and yellow printed highlight to Grandpa Pig's lines;Peppa Pig (2021) black Production crew T-shirt with Peppa Pig characters to front and Peppa pig character and text, ‘The Elf Factory’ on reverse, label reads, ‘Fruit of the Loom, size M’; David Graham signed photograph of Grandpa Pig, 10 x 8 inches; Peppa Pig, Afternoon Tea, Brigit’s Bakery thermal cup; Peppa Pig Thank You card, with a further Dalek drawing in pen, sent to David Graham to thank him for his work on Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour (1963) ‘To Dear David, Just a quick note to say thank you for recording our Dalek voices last week. Very much appreciated!. All best wishes/ Mark & Ben’;Doctor Who: The Complete History: The Crusade, The Space Museum, The Chase and The Time Meddler, signed photograph by Maureen O'Brien and Paul Purves,10 x 8 inches; Doctor Who The Complete History: Farewell Great Macedon and The Son of Dr. Who, Peter Purves autographed photograph, signed in gold marker pen, 10 x 8 inches; Doctor Who: The Gunfighters (1966) Shane Rimmer signed photograph, dedicated in silver pen to David Graham, ‘Dear David, You're always getting in the picture/ love Shane R’, 8 x 10 inches; Doctor Who, The Daleks, 33 RPM mini album CD, 21st Century Records; Doctor Who: The Dalek and the Cyberman; a pair of collectors cards. (11)Provenance:The Collection of the late David Graham (1925-2024) who was an English actor and voice-artist best known for his portrayals of numerous classic Gerry Anderson supermarionation characters, Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, the Daleks in Doctor Who, and other early television series including, The Avengers, The Saint and Danger Man.Following service in the Royal Airforce as a radar mechanic, David Graham trained at the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre, New York and later, recommended by director, Michael Blakemore, he auditioned for Laurence Olivier’s theatre company, eventually appearing alongside him in Saturday Sunday Morning (1978) using an Italian accent.Graham’s long association with British producer, director and writer, Gerry Anderson began in 1958 and he went on to become the voice of many of Anderson’s characters throughout the 1960s including, his debut puppet roles, Grandpa Twink and Fernando, in Four Feather Falls, Dr. Beaker, Zarin and Mitch the Monkey in Supercar, Mat Matic and Lieutenant Ninety in Fireball XL5, various guest characters in Stingray, and Johnny in Crossroads to Crime.His most well-known role would come in Thunderbirds with his portrayal of Aloysious ‘Nosey’ Parker (whose voice he based on a waiter at the King’s Arms pub in Cookham), alongside his other regular roles as the voices of aquanaut Gordon Tracy, International Rescue engineer Brains, and the Tracy family’s faithful manservant Kyrano.
Lot 134
Tuscan Fine English Bone China - an early 20th century hand painted & transfer printed porcelain part tea service. The set comprising tea cups, saucers and cake plates, milk jug, sugar bowl and serving squared plate. All decorated in pink & gilt foliate motifs on pink ground. Stamped to underside.Cream jug measures approx. 12cm tall.
Lot 65
An early 20th century Edwardian collection of five silver plated items. Comprising a lidded coffee can with woven cane handle, a teapot with ebonised handle, a cream jug, a twin handled sugar bowl, and a muffin warmer with dome. The part tea service all monogrammed M.Tallest measures approx. 19cm tall.
Lot 130
Susie Cooper - a collection of vintage mid century circa 1950s-1970s decorative ceramics, comprising floral designed plates and a part tea service. The part tea service stamped Susie Cooper for Wedgwood and featuring sunflower design, comprising four teacups and three saucers; accompanied by thirteen decorative ceramic plates featuring floral design. Marked to base.Largest plate measures approx. 25cm in diameter.
Lot 9
Royal Albert Bone China - Lavender Rose - a vintage mid century part tea service. The lot to comprise lidded teapot, six teacups, six saucers, creamer, sugar bowl, six cake plates and a cake platter. On white ground decorated with pink floral design. Marked to underside.Teapot measures approx. 20cm tall, 25cm long incl. spout.
Lot 123
A large collection of early 20th century and later English fine bone china part tea sets. The lot to include a set of tea cups and saucers, cake plates and serving plate stamped Allertons Ltd 'Old English' pattern; a Tuscan fine English bone china part tea service; two cups and saucers with extra plate stamped Royal Worcester 'Royal Garden' pattern; together with eight coffee and tea cups, saucers and plates trios stamped Wedgwood 'Whitehall' pattern.
Lot 24
An early 20th century Edwardian silver plated tea and coffee service on tray. The service all with fluted design to body, ebonised wooden handles. Comprising teapot, coffee pot, twin handled sugar bowl & nips, and cream jug all on oval shaped fluted silver plate tray. Tray marked 29834 to underside.Tray measures approx. 56cm x 38cm.
Lot 127
Tuscan China - an early 20th century circa 1930s - 1940s porcelain part tea service. The service on white ground with gilt highlights, featuring hand painted floral design. Comprising six teacups, six saucers, six cake plates, a sugar bowl and a cake serving platter.Platter measures approx. 23cm x 20cm.
Lot 434
An early 20th century three piece Japanese silver tea service, Meiji period, comprising a teapot with swing handle, cream jug and twin-handled sugar bowl, each embossed with dragons with applied wirework whiskers, against a spot hammered ground, the teapot cover, sugar bowl cover and cream jug all lined, each marked to the base with the ‘jungin’ mark only, teapot height (including swing handle) 19cm, sugar bowl and cover 11cm, cream jug 9.5cm. £800-£1,000 --- The ‘jungin’ character mark meaning ‘pure silver’ was used primarily during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Condition Report General wear throughout, dents to sides and the two covers in particular. Gross weight (including liners to both covers and jug) 30 troy oz.
Lot 2527
Edwardian miniature silver tea service, comprising tray, coffee pot, tea pot, milk and sugar bowl, all with engraved decoration, hallmarked J & J Maxfield Ltd, Sheffield 1903, together with a pair of miniature silver cups and saucers, hallmarked Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, Birmingham 1904, coffee pot H5cmCondition Report:Approx 2.94 ozt (91.4 grams)
Lot 2572
Late 20th century Indian Colonial silver six piece tea and coffee service, comprising coffee pot, hot water pot, teapot, milk jug, open sucrier and tray, all of oval part fluted form, the tea and coffee pot with ebonised wooden handles and finials, stamped SIL and with maker's mark for Cooke & Kelvey New Dehli, within two boxes and with original receipt for 1999Condition Report: Approx 137.36 ozt (4271 grams)All testing approx 850-900 silver.
Lot 2538
Early 20th century four piece silver tea service, comprising teapot, hot water pot, open sucrier and milk jug, all of oval part fluted form, the teapot and hot water pot with Bakelite type handles and finials, hallmarked James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin), Sheffield 1918Condition Report:Approx 59.84 ozt (1861.6 grams)
Lot 147
Royal Crown Derby - ‘Derby Posies’ pattern tea service for seventeen; comprising pair of large teapots, small teapot, hot water pot, sugar bowls, milk jugs, etc, and seventeen teacups and saucers; along with a coffee pot, and six small coffee cans and saucers, seven large teacups and saucers; etc.
Lot 109
A Paragon Country Lane pattern part tea and dinner service - comprising, four small, and two large teacups and saucers, twelve small side plates, four sandwich plates, four large, and four small bowls, four large, two small dinner plates, cake plate, oval dish, etc, qty; Minton Haddon Hall pattern cups and saucers, side plates, etc.
Lot 215
An Early 20th century five piece American Sterling tea and coffee service of tapering quatrefoil shape, comprising coffee pot, teapot, both with ivory insulators to their handles, a twin handled lidded sucrier, together with a cream jug and sugar bowl,initialled, stamped beneath sterling 925 pttn no 3480, mark for Dominick Haff, g/w 2377gms. ivory no IVORY CERTIFICATE: VGXA6P1W
Lot 217
A William IV Silver four piece tea service of lobed melon shape, comprising coffee pot, tea pot, twin handled sugar bowl and cream jug, the coffe and teapot with leaf and berry finial and shell capped spouts, the handles with ivory insulators the sugar and cream jug with gilt interiors, each standing on four ornate cast feet, engraved with a crest, London 1834/5 makers mark for Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard.gross weight 2366gmsIvory Certificate: JM26AS12
Lot 508
A Meissen part tea and coffee service, circa 1770, finely painted with figures and buildings in harbour/estuary landscapes below gilt strapwork rims, lightly ogee bodies, comprising a coffee pot and cover, teapot (lacking cover), tea caddy and cover, sugar bowl and cover, hot milk jug and cover, slop bowl, canted square dish, oval dish/spoon tray, eight teacups and saucers, blue crossed swords and dot marks The spoon tray with two small rim chips and some rubbing to enamels in well.Octagonal dish with a tiny rim chip close to corner at 7o'clock. Rubbing to enamels.Waste bowl in good condition .Hot milk jug: two small chips to two petals of finial. Jug with small shallow footrim chip.Caddy: tiny chip to tip of one petal on cover.Sugar bowl: some chipping to flower finial. Two tiny footrim chips.Coffee pot: cover with a small shallow chip to flangeTeapot: lacking cover. Shallow chip to footrim of pot.Saucers: with some flaking to gilding on rim. A coupls have a tiny chip to footrim,Cups: in good condition.Gilt border to saucers, teapot and coffee pot match. Other items with a slightly different gilt border.
Lot 122
A Royal Worcester blush ivory heart shaped Tea For Two service, decorated with floral sprays and gilt edges, consisting of a heart shaped tray, teapot, cream and sugar and teacups and saucer, together with another saucer, teapot marked to underside Registered Design No. 233855.This service has clearly seen a fair bit of use. The heart shaped tray is generally discoloured, it does not ring true, in fact it is very wooden. There are two small hairline cracks at the upper end of the heart and two rim chips. The underside of the tray is badly scuffed and discoloured and has numerous scratches. The sugar basin has been broken into three pieces and glued and there is also a hairline crack. It is also somewhat discoloured. Whilst both teacups ring true, they do both have small top edge chips. The heart shaped saucer rings true and the other one also but not quite as crisply. Both saucers are a little dirty. The teapot lid does not ring true but does not appear to have any repairs. There is however a small under edge lip chip and a slight hairline crack. The teapot itself is a little discoloured and does not quite ring true. The gilding to the teapot is generally a little rubbed but we cannot see any cracks or restoration. All pieces are a little crazed when viewed under magnification.
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