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Click here to subscribeMarie Daiton ALS. (8 June c. 1881 - 1 February 1938) was an actress of the Victorian and Edwardian eras who appeared regularly in both music halls and in the legitimate theatre. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
George Formby signed album page. 26 May 1904 - 6 March 1961), was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comical songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Paul Eddington signed album page. (18 June 1927 - 4 November 1995) was an English actor who appeared in the television sitcoms The Good Life and Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Jill Dando signed album page. (9 November 1961 - 26 April 1999) was an English journalist, television presenter, and newsreader who was 1997 BBC Personality of the Year. At the time of her death, she was the presenter of the BBC programme Crimewatch. Dedicated. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Dennis Viollet signed 6x4 b/w newspaper photo. (20 September 1933 - 6 March 1999) was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and Stoke City as well as the England national team. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Johnny Morris signed 7x6 b/w newspaper photo. (27 September 1923 - 6 April 2011) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Manchester United, Derby County and Leicester City. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Jack Kelsey signed 8x6 b/w newspaper photo. (19 November 1929- 18 March 1992) was a Welsh international football goalkeeper, who also played for Arsenal. He is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to play for Wales. He was the last keeper to let in a goal by Duncan Edwards. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Roger Daltrey signature piece 22x8 overall includes Daltrey embossed at the top , colour photo , signed album page and authentic signature name plate all framed and mounted to a professional standard. Roger Harry Daltrey CBE (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer and actor. Daltrey is the founder and lead singer of the rock band The Who, which released 14 singles that entered the Top 10 charts in the United Kingdom during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, including "I Can't Explain", "My Generation", "Substitute", "I'm a Boy", "Happy Jack", "Pictures of Lily", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", and "You Better You Bet". Daltrey began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of the Who. Since then, he has released eight studio albums, five compilation albums, and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Walking the Dog", "Written on the Wind", "Free Me", "Without Your Love", "Walking in My Sleep", "After the Fire", and "Under a Raging Moon". In 2010, he was ranked as number 61 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Brigitte Bardot signed colour photo 18x15 overall includes superb signed colour photo and authentic signature plate both framed and mounted to a professional standard. Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (born 28 September 1934) is a French actress, singer, dancer, and fashion model, who later became an animal rights activist. She was one of the best known sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s and was widely referred to by her initials, B.B. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
RARE signature of PILOT OFFICER (later) SQUADRON LEADER JOHN FLINDERS 32 Squadron Battle of Britain. In the thick of the fighting during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain Flinders became an unsung ace with at least 5 confirmed air victories. A much sought after member of 'The Few' his post-war whereabouts remained unknown until 1990 when he returned to attend the 50th anniversary celebrations and the fortunate collector found himself sitting next to him in Westminster Abbey. He was a descendent of Captain Matthew Flinders another virtual forgotten hero today who chartered the coastline of Australia. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
RARE No.2 of 5 only ' FDC. 30th Anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm attack on Tirpitz in Altenfjord 3rd April 1944. Signed by CAPTAIN J.L. GILLEBO Royal NorgeAir Force and his engineer LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GERRY AMES. Included with item, 3-page copy of letter from Tirpitz crew member Alfred Zuma and photo of Tirpitz in Altenfjord. Letter gift to collector from Major Hubert C. 'Nick' Knilans DSO DFC USAAF who served with 617 Squadron on their attack on Tirpitz. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Fanny Brice signed b/w vintage photo 15x14 overall mounted and framed to a professional standard. Fania Borach (October 29, 1891 - May 29, 1951), known professionally as Fanny Brice or Fannie Brice, was an American illustrated song model, comedienne, singer, theatre, and film actress who made many stage, radio, and film appearances and is known as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series The Baby Snooks Show. Thirteen years after her death, Brice was portrayed on the Broadway stage by Barbra Streisand in the 1964 musical Funny Girl; Streisand also starred in its 1968 film adaptation, for which she won an Oscar. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Music Keri Hilson 10x8 signed colour photo. Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia, while she continued writing songs for artists, including Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team, The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record label, Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbaland's single "The Way I Are", which topped charts around the world. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Music Robin Gibb 10x8 signed colour photo. Robin Hugh Gibb CBE (22 December 1949 - 20 May 2012) was a British singer, songwriter and record producer, who gained worldwide fame as a member of the pop group the Bee Gees. Their younger brother Andy was also a singer. Robin Gibb also had his own successful solo career. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Movies and TV Benedict Cumberbatch 10x8 signed colour photo. Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. Cumberbatch graduated from the Victoria University of Manchester and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. He first performed at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park in Shakespearean productions and made his West End debut in Richard Eyre's revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005. Since then he has starred in the Royal National Theatre productions After the Dance (2010) and Frankenstein (2011). In 2015, he played William Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Movies Carmen Electra 10x8 signed colour photo. Tara Leigh Patrick, better known by her stage name Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she met Prince, who produced her debut record. She later relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career as an actress, gaining notoriety for her role as Lani McKenzie on the television series Baywatch. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
TV Caroline Flack 12x8 signed colour photo. Caroline Louise Flack is an English television presenter, radio presenter and model, whose career began when she starred in Bo' Selecta! in 2002, but who has since gone on to present various ITV2 spin-off shows such as I'm a Celebrity. Get Me Out of Here! NOW! from 2009 until 2010 and The Xtra Factor from 2011 until 2013, the latter with Olly Murs and Matt Richardson. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Movies Dickie Jones 12x8 signed Pinocchio colour photo. Richard Percy Jones, known as Dick Jones or Dickie Jones, was an American actor and singer who achieved success as a child performer and as a young adult, especially in B-Westerns. In 1938, he played Artimer "Artie" Peters, nephew of Buck Peters, in the Hopalong Cassidy film, The Frontiersman. He may be best known as the voice of Pinocchio in Walt Disney's film of the same name. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Movies Dickie Jones 12x8 signed Pinocchio colour photo. Richard Percy Jones, known as Dick Jones or Dickie Jones, was an American actor and singer who achieved success as a child performer and as a young adult, especially in B-Westerns. In 1938, he played Artimer "Artie" Peters, nephew of Buck Peters, in the Hopalong Cassidy film, The Frontiersman. He may be best known as the voice of Pinocchio in Walt Disney's film of the same name. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
After JOHN PIPER (1903-1992); a screen-printed Sanderlin fabric 'Arundel', made by Arthur Sanderson who commissioned the Piper as part of Sanderson's centenary celebrations in 1960, based on Piper's designs for Oundle School chapel windows, pattern repeats three times, selvedges intact, width 125cm, length 135cm.Additional InformationAppears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration. The fabric is more a shiny 'glazed' cotton.
MO ABBARO (1935-2016); a stoneware vase, textured surface covered in green and red glaze, incised signature and date of 1990, height 18.5cm. Abbaro, also known professionally as Mo Abdalla or Mohammed Abdalla, was a London-based Sudanese potter who has been described by artist Oliver Bloom as ‘one of the world's finest ceramicists’. He taught ceramics at the Camden Arts Centre for more than two decades and had many exhibitions in London and elsewhere in the UK, as well as in the US and Sweden. He turned to writing in later life, publishing works on ceramic technique, such as Modern Ceramics: On the Interplay of Forms and Surfaces (2000). Additional InformationAppears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
A ship's lifeboat nameplate, S.S. Britannic, drilled and mounted on a wooden plaque, with a smaller plaque below 'Sunk in the Lea Channel Nov 21st 1916', 43 cm wide (overall) See illustrationProvenance: the SS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Lines Olympic class of steamships, and was the fleet mate of both the RMS Olympic and the RMS Titanic. Britannic was launched just before the start of the First World War. In 1915 she was put to use as a hospital ship and served between the UK and the Dardanelles. On the morning of the 21 November 1916, she hit a naval mine near the Greek Island of Kea and foundered 55 minutes later, killing 30 people, including personnel who were chopped to pieces by the propellers having launched the lifeboat before the Captain's order to abandon ship.Acquired by the vendor's grandfather, sailor Frederick Ben Bates, who served on HMS Penn, which went to the aid of the sinking SS Britannic See illustration
A late Victorian D shape card table, veneered in satinwood and with painted floral decoration, on tapering square legs with spade feet, 89 cm wide See illustrationTop slightly warped, some veneer missing, the frieze is split in parts.From a local deceased estate who was an antique dealer in the '80's.
A late Victorian satinwood display cabinet, painted a classical bust, vases of flowers, scrolling acanthus leaves, floral swags, ribbon ties and bell flowers, the central bow front section having a mirrored back above a small drawer and a door, flanked by a pair of bevelled glass panels, on tapering square legs, joined by an undertier, and with block feet, 138 cm wide See front cover colour illustrationLacking some veneer, some of the bars glazing to the doors, the biggest issue is with the big bow front door which has a split in it, to the left of the vase of flowers. From a local deceased estate who was an antique dealer back in the '80's.
A late Victorian table vitrine, in the form of a heart, veneered in satinwood and with painted floral decoration, on tapering square legs, joined by a shaped undertier, 47 cm wide See illustrationSome veneer missing.From a local deceased estate, who was an antique dealer back in the '80's.Report by GHGenerally in poor condition. Many damages to veneer, including losses, chips and cracks. Generally very wobbly. One of the stretchers is broken off. Top badly warped. Generally need a full restoration. Height 75.5 cm
Ukulele, Keech, in caseUsed by George Formby. Reference letters included covering purchased of instrument from Mrs Welsh, who has earlier purchased the instrument at the Beryldene auction in 1961, lot number 444, following Formby's death, and subsequent research by George Formby Society member identifying it as having been used by Formby in the film "No Limit", the instrument has a split in the back panel, present at the time of the auctionTaken from the letter from Pat Howson addressing George Johnson regarding the original auction of George Formby's estate, dated 26th April 1961:Dear Mr Johnson,As you may have heard George's family are contesting his will. With these circumstances I can have nothing, the execution of the will is having everything auctioned. If you wish to contact him, he is Mr J Gowther, 34 Park Road, St Annes Lancs. I am very sad about all this but there is nothing I can do.Yours Sincerely, Pat Howson
George Formby (1904-1961), archive comprising: original typewritten script for 'Much Too Shy', the 1945 comedy crime film directed by Marcel Varnel, the script dated March 16th, 1942, 'Rock Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.', approx. 165 pages, black paper covers bound with string, silvered text to verso of upper board, 'May Hemery Ltd., 15, Princes Row, Victoria, S.W.1', occasional annotation in red and blue pencil. A typewritten movie script for 'Spare a Copper', the 1940 musical comedy war film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, bound in brown paper wrappers with title to upper board, '"Formby No. 10", Draft Script, Please return to: Scenario Department, Ealing Studios Ltd., Ealing, W.5.', occasional annotation in pencil. An album of photographs, some being press photographs for Formby films, two of which are signed in blue ink, some depicting Formby at leisure or with family, others showing places or events connected to Formby, one press photograph of Jimmy Clitheroe inscribed and signed in blue ink (3)Provenance: From the collection of the late Philip Trusler, a former member of the George Formby Society who previously loaned the items to the 'Tour of Northern Comedy'. Trusler was the vendor's late husband
Architectural/Gates: An impressive Georgian style wrought entranceway last quarter 19th century with a central hinged gate, with overthrow incorporating a W for Warwick flanked by railings the gate 265cm high by 140cm wide, the overthrow 405cm high the railing pilasters 300cm high, approx 620cm wide See also lots 204 and 205 Provenance: Easton Lodge, Great Dunmow, Essex, England. It was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century. Part of the west wing (rebuilt as a separate house after a fire in 1918 for use as servants’ quarters) still stands; and the Grade II listed gardens designed by Harold Peto have been largely restored and opened to the public. Designed by Thomas Hopper, Easton Lodge replaced an earlier Elizabethan mansion built in 1597 by Henry Maynard, which had been destroyed by fire in 1847. The Elizabethan house had itself replaced an earlier hunting lodge, situated by the church, which had been granted to Henry Maynard in 1590 by Queen Elizabeth I. Most famous of those who lived at the house was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, who was born Frances Evelyn Maynard at Easton Lodge in 1861 and inherited the estate when just four years old. She became a socialite and mistress to King Edward VII, and continued to live at Easton Lodge with her husband, the 5th Earl of Warwick after her marriage. As a result, the Lodge became famous for its society gatherings. Guests at Easton Lodge included George Bernard Shaw, Gustav Holst, Ramsay McDonald and HG Wells whose family lived in one of the estate properties. He, in turn, received visits from such notables as Dame Ellen Terry, AA Milne and Charlie Chaplin. In 1918, another fire severely damaged the Jacobean wings of the house. The fire is thought to have been started by one of the Countess’ pet monkeys. Major portions of the Estate were auctioned in 1919/20 and outlying parts had already been sold in the 1890’s. The Jacobean wing of the house was rebuilt after this second fire, and the Countess, having been widowed in 1924, eventually moved into the West Wing where she remained with her beloved animals until her death in 1938. In 1923, Daisy offered the whole estate to the Labour Party - they declined. She stood for Parliament as Labour candidate for Leamington & Warwick but lost out to Anthony Eden. Such was her commitment that in 1926 she then offered the entire estate to the TUC who were very keen to accept. Plans were made to develop Easton Lodge into a college and university but, after the General Strike in 1926 through which the TUC’s funds were severely depleted, the arrangement had to be abandoned as they were no longer able to finance such an institution. During World War II the estate was requisitioned by the War Office, leading to the destruction of some 10,000 trees to enable the construction of RAF Great Dunmow (also known as RAF Little Easton) in the former park. The house was largely demolished following its return by the military in 1950. After 30 years of abandonment the west wing was purchased in 1971 and is now used as a private house. The late 19th century stable cottages and a red brick water tower also remain, and are Grade II listed buildings. The Gardens of Easton Lodge are the only example in East Anglia of the work of the Edwardian garden designer, Harold Peto. Peto originally trained as an architect and brought to Easton Lodge his passion for Italianate, French and Japanese designs, including many architectural features. Peto’s 1902 designs for the Countess of Warwick included formal lawns, a sunken Italian garden, a yew walk, a treehouse, a glade and a Japanese garden. These impressive gates, which were the main in and out gates from the deer park to Easton Lodge, predate Peto’s involvement, but since they incorporate earl’s coronets and a ‘W’ for Warwick, for the 5th Earl of Warwick who moved into Easton Lodge following his marriage to Daisy Greville in 1881, they may have been part of an architectural scheme by the Scottish architect, William Young in 1884 most of which was never realised. Caption to B&W pic; Easton Lodge, showing one of the open pairs of gates.
Architectural: An impressive pair of Georgian style wrought iron gates last quarter 19th century the gates surmounted by an earl’s coronet flanked by pilasters with supporting back struts the gates 260cm high by 320cm wide, the pilasters 300cm high by 50cm wide the whole approx 450cm wide See also lot 205 and 206 Provenance: Easton Lodge, Great Dunmow, Essex, England. It was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century. Part of the west wing (rebuilt as a separate house after a fire in 1918 for use as servants’ quarters) still stands; and the Grade II listed gardens designed by Harold Peto have been largely restored and opened to the public. Designed by Thomas Hopper, Easton Lodge replaced an earlier Elizabethan mansion built in 1597 by Henry Maynard, which had been destroyed by fire in 1847. The Elizabethan house had itself replaced an earlier hunting lodge, situated by the church, which had been granted to Henry Maynard in 1590 by Queen Elizabeth I. Most famous of those who lived at the house was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, who was born Frances Evelyn Maynard at Easton Lodge in 1861 and inherited the estate when just four years old. She became a socialite and mistress to King Edward VII, and continued to live at Easton Lodge with her husband, the 5th Earl of Warwick after her marriage. As a result, the Lodge became famous for its society gatherings. Guests at Easton Lodge included George Bernard Shaw, Gustav Holst, Ramsay McDonald and HG Wells whose family lived in one of the estate properties. He, in turn, received visits from such notables as Dame Ellen Terry, AA Milne and Charlie Chaplin. In 1918, another fire severely damaged the Jacobean wings of the house. The fire is thought to have been started by one of the Countess’ pet monkeys. Major portions of the Estate were auctioned in 1919/20 and outlying parts had already been sold in the 1890’s. The Jacobean wing of the house was rebuilt after this second fire, and the Countess, having been widowed in 1924, eventually moved into the West Wing where she remained with her beloved animals until her death in 1938. In 1923, Daisy offered the whole estate to the Labour Party - they declined. She stood for Parliament as Labour candidate for Leamington & Warwick but lost out to Anthony Eden. Such was her commitment that in 1926 she then offered the entire estate to the TUC who were very keen to accept. Plans were made to develop Easton Lodge into a college and university but, after the General Strike in 1926 through which the TUC’s funds were severely depleted, the arrangement had to be abandoned as they were no longer able to finance such an institution. During World War II the estate was requisitioned by the War Office, leading to the destruction of some 10,000 trees to enable the construction of RAF Great Dunmow (also known as RAF Little Easton) in the former park. The house was largely demolished following its return by the military in 1950. After 30 years of abandonment the west wing was purchased in 1971 and is now used as a private house. The late 19th century stable cottages and a red brick water tower also remain, and are Grade II listed buildings. The Gardens of Easton Lodge are the only example in East Anglia of the work of the Edwardian garden designer, Harold Peto. Peto originally trained as an architect and brought to Easton Lodge his passion for Italianate, French and Japanese designs, including many architectural features. Peto’s 1902 designs for the Countess of Warwick included formal lawns, a sunken Italian garden, a yew walk, a treehouse, a glade and a Japanese garden. These impressive gates, which were the main in and out gates from the deer park to Easton Lodge, predate Peto’s involvement, but since they incorporate earl’s coronets and a ‘W’ for Warwick, for the 5th Earl of Warwick who moved into Easton Lodge following his marriage to Daisy Greville in 1881, they may have been part of an architectural scheme by the Scottish architect, William Young in 1884 most of which was never realised. Caption to B&W pic; Easton Lodge, showing one of the open pairs of gates. See also our website for an Ordnance survey map showing location of gates.
Sculpture: ▲Hamish Mackie Oyster Catcher Bronze on fossil marble base Polychrome naturalistic patina signed HAM 2006 2/12 53cm high Hamish Mackie (born October 1973) is a British wildlife sculptor who works in bronze, silver and any other castable metal using the method. He is considered to be one of the world’s foremost wildlife sculptors. Largely self-taught, Mackie captures his subjects - ranging from livestock to birds via wild animals - by observation in a natural environment, taking detailed photographs and sometimes modelling in plasticine. He has won numerous commissions including works for Jilly Cooper, Charles Saatchi, Ronnie Wood and RSPCA, National Trust, Woburn Abbey, Merrill Lynch, Hiscox and most recently the Berkeley Group Holdings. He has travelled to places including Antarctica the Falkland Islands, Australia, across Africa and the United Arab Emirates in search of subjects.
Collectibles: A rare copper and brass bottle carrier stamped SS Boston, White Star, with central lidded ice container 22cm high by 33cm diameter. The SS Boston was a 4,989 ton steam passenger ship built in 1924 for Eastern Steamship Lines Inc Portsmouth, USA. This ship was given to Britain & transferred to the Ministry of War in 1942. She was sunk by German U-Boat U-216 at 16:37 hrs 25 Sept 1942. The U-boat captain, Captain, Karl-Otto Schultz believed her to be the much larger Viceroy of India class boat, due to her high superstructure and twin funnels. It is unclear as to why this piece is also stamped White Star, since this was a separate shipping line, most well-known for building the RMS Titanic. In later years the term White Star was adopted by the Cunard Line who bought out the White star line to indicate a higher level of service to passengers.
Architectural: An identical impressive pair of Georgian style gates last quarter 19th century the gates surmounted by an earl’s coronet flanked by pilasters with supporting back struts the gates 260cm high by 320cm wide, the pilasters 300cm high by 50cm wide the whole approx 450cm wide See also lots 204 and 206 Provenance: Easton Lodge, Great Dunmow, Essex, England. It was one of many country houses destroyed during the 20th century. Part of the west wing (rebuilt as a separate house after a fire in 1918 for use as servants’ quarters) still stands; and the Grade II listed gardens designed by Harold Peto have been largely restored and opened to the public. Designed by Thomas Hopper, Easton Lodge replaced an earlier Elizabethan mansion built in 1597 by Henry Maynard, which had been destroyed by fire in 1847. The Elizabethan house had itself replaced an earlier hunting lodge, situated by the church, which had been granted to Henry Maynard in 1590 by Queen Elizabeth I. Most famous of those who lived at the house was Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, who was born Frances Evelyn Maynard at Easton Lodge in 1861 and inherited the estate when just four years old. She became a socialite and mistress to King Edward VII, and continued to live at Easton Lodge with her husband, the 5th Earl of Warwick after her marriage. As a result, the Lodge became famous for its society gatherings. Guests at Easton Lodge included George Bernard Shaw, Gustav Holst, Ramsay McDonald and HG Wells whose family lived in one of the estate properties. He, in turn, received visits from such notables as Dame Ellen Terry, AA Milne and Charlie Chaplin. In 1918, another fire severely damaged the Jacobean wings of the house. The fire is thought to have been started by one of the Countess’ pet monkeys. Major portions of the Estate were auctioned in 1919/20 and outlying parts had already been sold in the 1890’s. The Jacobean wing of the house was rebuilt after this second fire, and the Countess, having been widowed in 1924, eventually moved into the West Wing where she remained with her beloved animals until her death in 1938. In 1923, Daisy offered the whole estate to the Labour Party - they declined. She stood for Parliament as Labour candidate for Leamington & Warwick but lost out to Anthony Eden. Such was her commitment that in 1926 she then offered the entire estate to the TUC who were very keen to accept. Plans were made to develop Easton Lodge into a college and university but, after the General Strike in 1926 through which the TUC’s funds were severely depleted, the arrangement had to be abandoned as they were no longer able to finance such an institution. During World War II the estate was requisitioned by the War Office, leading to the destruction of some 10,000 trees to enable the construction of RAF Great Dunmow (also known as RAF Little Easton) in the former park. The house was largely demolished following its return by the military in 1950. After 30 years of abandonment the west wing was purchased in 1971 and is now used as a private house. The late 19th century stable cottages and a red brick water tower also remain, and are Grade II listed buildings. The Gardens of Easton Lodge are the only example in East Anglia of the work of the Edwardian garden designer, Harold Peto. Peto originally trained as an architect and brought to Easton Lodge his passion for Italianate, French and Japanese designs, including many architectural features. Peto’s 1902 designs for the Countess of Warwick included formal lawns, a sunken Italian garden, a yew walk, a treehouse, a glade and a Japanese garden. These impressive gates, which were the main in and out gates from the deer park to Easton Lodge, predate Peto’s involvement, but since they incorporate earl’s coronets and a ‘W’ for Warwick, for the 5th Earl of Warwick who moved into Easton Lodge following his marriage to Daisy Greville in 1881, they may have been part of an architectural scheme by the Scottish architect, William Young in 1884 most of which was never realised. Caption to B&W pic; Easton Lodge, showing one of the open pairs of gates. See also an Ordnance survey map showing location of gates.
Collectibles: A polychrome painted wood tobacconist’s figure of a Scotsman holding a snuff mull 2nd half 20th century 210cm high Provenance: Being sold by the administrators of Palmer and Harvey McLane which was a wholesale distributor founded in 1925, who specialised in retail distribution and in particular the distribution of tobacco products. As the company grew, it acquired smaller firms including Singleton & Cole (originally founded in 1871), who competed with Palmer & Harvey in distributing tobacco across the country. Singleton & Cole was acquired from Cavenham Foods in 1968. From the 17th century onwards statues of gentlemen taking snuff were placed in the doorways of tobacco shops to advertise their wares and attract custom. Singleton & Cole had a number of these at their retail premises but by the time of their acquisition by Palmer & Harvey, most had disappeared. It is believed that this figure was originally in the Singleton & Cole branch in Birmingham, but it stood proudly in the Reception area of Palmer & Harvey’s Head Office in Hove for many years, a reminder to customers and staff as to the core of the company’s success and its long relationships with the Tobacco industry.
Taxidermy: Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury: A truly colossal glass dome containing three plumed birds of paradise (Paradises minor) 87cm high Very few domes of this size survive (this one being upwards of 150 years old); each was hand blown - an exhausting and difficult process. A particularly interesting thing about this item is that at the time of the item’s creation, very few birds of paradise would have reached Britain, so historically this would have been regarded as an exceptional piece. It was assembled by Henry Shaw of Shrewsbury, who was one of the major figures in early Victorian taxidermy, and the small label at the back of the dome’s groundwork is consistent with the style of label he was using in the early 1860s.
THOMSON, printed pocket booklets, inc. The New Broadway Book (8), Pranks & Problems, Animal Wonders (2), Queeriosity Book, Puzzle Pictures, Round the World on Wheels and Wings, Cunning Conundrums, Ships of the World's Waterways; The Who's Who (3), Motor Cars, Aeroplanes, Animals, knocks to edges, some slight creasing, G, 11
Huw Lloyd-Langton - 1968 Levin LTS-4 twelve string acoustic guitar, made in Sweden, ser. no. 490381; Back and sides: maple, lacquer checking and other blemishes; Table: heavy play wear, lacquer checking, various pin holes; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: indent wear to first position; Case: hard case; Overall condition: fair *Purchased in 1971, this is the first guitar Huw bought after leaving Hawkwind 'for the first time' in 1970. Gigs were few and far between in the early '70s but he had been offered a seven night acoustic spot in Pastures vegetarian restaurant in Westbourne Grove. Huw needed an acoustic guitar for this gig and his mother, who dabbled in antiques, gave him a gold sovereign to sell in the West End. He went into various guitar shops and came back with the Levin, with which he did a straight swap for the gold sovereign. Although his mum was a bit cross, it was a guitar that became his bread and butter. Huw wrote most of his music on this guitar including some of the instrumental classical music on his last album 'Classical Guitar Tales'. Sold with a small black and white collage photograph of Huw playing the guitar
Mick Ralphs - 1986 Fender Esquire electric guitar, made in Japan; finish: blonde, various blemishes; Fretboard: maple; Frets: good; Electrics: working, typical Mick Ralphs circuitry modifications; Hardware: generally good, front of scratchplate painted black and centre-edge screw hold filled; Case: oblong hardcase; Overall condition: good * Bearing Mick Ralphs autograph to the back of the head. Also inscribed underneath the scratchplate "Property of Mick Ralphs, Bad Company, P**s off!". Purchased through Charlie Chandler's Guitar Experience in 2018, via a collector who has owned a number of ex Mick Ralphs guitars
Rod Stewart - guitar capo owned by Rod Stewart from his teenage years, within a presentation frame * Obtained by the vendor from Gary Leport, who played guitar with Rod in the early days. Sold with a signed document from Gary Leport stating 'In the early '60s, I had occasion to lend Rod Stewart a guitar case, as he had purchased a flat top acoustic guitar from Ivor Mairants shop, but without a case. After some time, as I needed the case, it was returned to me. The case was then put away, as I did not use it after all. At this later stage, I found Rod's capo in the case. I remember him using it, in the back yard of his home in Archway Road which was a tobacconist's shop, now no longer in existence. Rod was well into folk at the time and admired Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliot
Mott the Hoople - playbill for Mott the Hoople at The Uris Theatre, Broadway New York, personally signed 'Love to Gill, from Overend! (Pete really)'; together with a Mott the Hoople and Peace programme (folding out into a Mott the Hoople poster) *The Coming Together of Mott the Hoople and Peace set up Paul Rogers and Mick Ralphs, who later went on to form Bad Company
An early 18th century German silver straight-sided tankard by Johann Wilhelm Heumann, Hamburg circa 1720, the flat-topped cover with a ball thumb piece, the C-scroll handle with a cartouche terminal, on three ball feet, engraved with an armorial shield, two crests, a baron's coronet and a monogram HFW, initialled J.P. beneath, 23cm (9in) high, 1329g (42.75 oz) See Rosenberg, Marc Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen, Frankfurt-Am-Main 1923. vol. II, p. 148, no. 2434 for the maker's mark. Johann Wilhelm Heumann, active 1700 - 1732.These are the quartered arms and crests of the Jewish families of FAUDEL and PHILLIPS, adopted by Royal Licence in 1895 by Sir George Faudel-Phillips (1840-1922), 1st Baronet, who was Lord Mayor of London in 1896. His parents were Sir Samuel Benjamin Phillips (1811-1889) by Rachel née Faudel (1812-1880). Born George Phillips he later adopted the family name Faudel-Phillips in recognition of inheritance from his maternal great-uncle, the brother of the father Henry Faudel (died 1863) of his mother Rachel Faudel.
A set of three late George III silver shaped oval graduated serving plates by Robert Garrard I, London 1815, with raised gadrooned rims and engraved with coats-of-arms, one 36cm (14in) long, two 33cm (13in) long, 2795g (89.85 oz) The arms of Sir Charles BRUDENELL-BRUCE (1773-1856), 2nd Earl of Ailesbury, who in 1821 was created 1st Marquess of Ailesbury, 3rd and only surviving son of Thomas BRUDENELL (1729-1814), the 1st Earl Bruce, by his first wife Susanna Hoare (1732-83) of Stourhead, the widow of Charles Boyle, Viscount Dungarvan. In 1793 he married in Florence the Hon. Henrietta HILL (died 1831) daughter of Noel Hill (1745-1789), 1st Baron Berwick, by Anna Vernon, daughter of Henry Vernon and Lady Henrietta Wentworth.
[Royalty interest] A late Victorian silver two division cigar and cigarette box by Wright & Davies, London 1895, with a central lighter and cigar cutters and two scroll handles, cedar lined, inscribed From Queen Victoria, Balmoral Castle, May 25th 1898, on bun feet, 32.5cm (12 3/4in) wide, loaded; with a presentation note inside to a Mr Borwick, signed and dated 30th May 1898 by Arthur Bigge; and a later cigar cutter, stamped Sterling only, 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur John Bigge, 1st Baron Stamfordham, GCB, GCIE, GCVO, KCSI, KCMG, ISO, PC (1849-1931) was an army officer and courtier. He was Private Secretary to Queen Victoria during the last few years of her reign and to George V during most of his reign. The present cataloguer has had no joy in finding out who Mr Borwick was.
A 19th century Tibetan bronze statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. 88cm tall. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr.P.B. who studied Oxford Buddhist iconography, Tibetan and Chinese language and a published National Geographic Society author as well as a professor of Tibetan Studies in America.
COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN INK RUBBINGSLATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD comprising: a set of four after paintings by Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732); another set of four after paintings by Zheng Xie (1693–1765); one after a painting by Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908); a portrait of the Southern Song dynasty poet Jiang Kui (1155-1209), with seal of Yang Jun (1830-1890); a portrait of Hanshan and Shide after a painting by Luo Pin (1733-1799); two rubbings of stone relief; a portrait of Bodhidharma; a profile portrait of Guanyin (15)largest 106x62cmProvenance:From the collection of the late James Kedzie Penfield (1908-2004), who joined the American Diplomatic Corps to China in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1954, Penfield became The United States' High Commissioner for Austria with the mission to re-establish an independent, neutral and democratic Austria. In 1961, he was appointed American Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Iceland; thence by direct family descent.
FAMILLE ROSE 'LOTUS POND' BOTTLE VASEDAOGUANG/TONGZHI PERIOD the globular body finely painted with a pair of mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, with lush lotus blooms growing amidst large lotus pads and slender stems, the rippling surface of the water defined with pencilled black lines, all below a turquoise-ground lotus spray and shou character band on the shoulder and further lotus stems on the slender waisted neck48.2cm highProvenance:From the collection of the late Alexander McLachlan (1920-2013), who attended the D-Day landing and began collecting Chinese and Japanese ceramics after returning to Scotland from the war.
COLLECTION OF PRINTS, POSTERS AND PAINTINGSREPUBLIC PERIOD comprising: two posters depicting Zao Jun, the Kitchen God, dated the 25th year of Republic Period (1936); four posters depicting Zhong Kui; a painting depicting Cao Guojiu, ink and colour on silk, signed Qiu Zhu; a painting of a landscape; two woodblock prints depicting birds and flowers and gold fish; an architectural drawing of the Imperial Vault of Heaven (Huang Qiong Yu) at The Temple of Heaven, dated 1936 (qty)highest 53.6cmProvenance:From the collection of the late James Kedzie Penfield (1908-2004), who joined the American Diplomatic Corps to China in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1954, Penfield became The United States' High Commissioner for Austria with the mission to re-establish an independent, neutral and democratic Austria. In 1961, he was appointed American Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Iceland; thence by direct family descent.
LANGYAO BALUSTER VASE, GUAN YIN PINGQING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the tapering ovoid body with high rounded shoulders rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, covered with a warm strawberry-red glaze suffused with a network of fine crazing33.5cm highProvenance:From the collection of the late Alexander McLachlan (1920-2013), who attended the D-Day landing and began collecting Chinese and Japanese ceramics after returning to Scotland from the war.
A Biedermeier ash and satin birch secrétaire à abattant, the rounded rectangular top with a shaped frieze, with an hinged fall front, enclosing a fitted interior with drawers, above three drawers on turned feet, 120cm wide46cm deep131.5cm high Formerly the property of the world-renowned broadcaster, Sir David Frost, who purchased this from Hermitage Antiques, Pimlico Road.
Dr Who Collectibles, including unboxed Remote control dalek (untested) 2 x Product Enterprise battery operated dalek, battery operated Tardis(untested) 3 x Cyberman action figures, six other loose items plus boxed Clockwork man & Novice Hame, Day of the Daleks master piece collection (head loose), all in good condition, have been on display. (16 items)
The following 22 lots are from the Estate of Neville Weston (1936-2017) who has works in collections around the world and having been born in Britain and studied in Britain, became well known as an artist in Australia. Full biography on request, the lots form part of the residue of his studio collection. Neville Weston, Italian skyline with sculpture, signed and dated '03, oils on canvas, 76 x 105cm approx, framed. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
ALF MARTIN MEDAL GROUP TO INCLUDE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND MEDAL WITH BOMBER COMMAND CLASP. THE LOT INCLUDES THE MEDALS AND THEIR MINIATURES, GOLD & RUBY CATERPILLAR, PAIR OF GOLD CUFFLINKS, LONGINES WRIST WATCH, CIGARETTE BOX & 2 CIGARETTE CASES, BOOK WRITTEN BY ALF MARTIN, DVD OF AN INTERVIEW BY BBC NEWSLINE WITH ALF MARTIN AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EPHEMERA. ALFIED MARTIN WAS BORN AT FINAGHY, BELFAST IN 1920. IN 1938, LIKE MANY YOUNG MEN AT THAT TIME, HE WAS HIT BY A FEELING OF PATRIOTISM. FORBIDDEN BY HIS MOTHER FROM JOINING THE ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE - IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS! - IN JANUARY 1939 HE INSTEAD JOINED THE ANTRIM FORTRESS COMPANY, RPYAL ENGINEERS. THIS WAS A TERRITORIAL ARMY COMPANY TRAINING ONE EVENING A WEEK IN CENTRAL BELFAST. CALLED UP IN AUGUST 1939 HE SERVED WITH THE ENGINEERS AT KILROOT, HELENS BAY AND MAGILLIGAN BEFORE JOINING THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN MAY 1941. IT WAS WHILE SERVING WITH NO 102 SQUADRON RAF, AT POCKLINGTON, YORKSHIRE, AS AN OBSERVER ON HALIFAX BOMBER HR663, THAT HIS AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN OVER THE FRENCH-BELGIAN BORDER. THE BOOK WITH THIS LOT TELLS OF HIS REMARKABLE TALE OF ESCAPE FROM GERMAN-OCCUPIED FRANCE AND THOSE WHO HELPED HIM.
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