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Click here to subscribeFive WW1 British sketchbooks belonging to George Victor Stanley (Born Nottingham 1897- Died in 1937) who served in France as a conscientious objector in the 2nd Northern Company of the Non Combatant Corps. There are poems, water colour paintings and sketches, many done by men awaiting Court Martial.
Scottish Sgian-dubh dagger. Obtained in 1945 in Hong Kong by a member of the Royal Navy as a war souvenir from a Japanese PoW who had taken it in turn from a Scottish PoW earlier in the war. Silver fittings with hallmarks for Edinburgh 1885. 95mm long blade with serated decoration. Overall length 20cm. Pommel fitted with citrine decoration. Ebony grip.
JAMES BOND: UNIVERSAL HOBBIES/IXO MODELS: A COLLECTION OF MODEL VEHICLES originally with 'The James Bond Car Collection magazine pub by Eaglemoss, from the films 'The man with the golden gun' (4 models) 'the spy who loved me' (6 models), 'Moonraker' (5 models) 'For your eyes only' (8 models) and 'Octopussy' (9 models) (31 in total) Condition: all models in good condition, cracks to two spy who loved me box lids, and one for your eyes only lid¦
BRYAN HANLON C20th School 'Secretary Bird' watercolour by Brian Hanlon, indistinctly signed & dated '89 and 'Hubert Andrew Freeth' 'Charwomen at the Oxford' pen & ink, signed & inscribed (2) (BRYAN HANLON is a local Wiltshire artist, who is well known for his wildlife works) PLEASE always check condition PRIOR to bidding, or email us a condition report request if you can't attend in person
Norman Stansfield Cornish(1919-2014)Berriman's Chip Van, Spennymoor,signed,oil on board,26 x 41.5cms; 10 1/4 x 16 1/4in.NBThe coke-fired chip van traded in Thomas Street, originally under the ownership of George "Chip Van Geordie" Kirtley, who bought the van from his brother-in-law in 1923. He owned it for twelve years before it was bought by the Berriman family who operated it until Doug Berriman died in 1972. The van was sold to Beamish Museum in 1973.See illustrationNBArtist's Resale Rights may apply, please refer to our 'Terms & Conditions'.
1 bottle D'Oliveiras Very Old Rare Madeira (1960's/70's) bottling "Meio Doce" - matured in oak casks - Over 25 Years D'Oliveira is one of the greatest of the classic Madeira shippers, and one of the few to survive from the pre-phylloxera era. Founded in 1850, and an amalgamation of firms dating back to 1820, it is today housed in cellars that date from 1619. This small jewel of a company has always be owned by the D'Oliviera family, who were once highly important growers in the parish of São Martinho. Its stocks of old wines have grown over time, either through marriage with other wine-producing families, or by the purchase of other old firms. But the foundation for its unparalleled library of ancient vintages was laid by wines made by the family itself, from its legendary vineyards in São Martinho.
A Queen Elizabeth II 2007 Royal Marine commando gallantry Afghanistan military cross pair Awarded to PO64521K Marine Matthew Bispham, also in this lot a Afghanistan operational service medal. Matthew Bispham joined the Royal Marines and completed his commando training in October 2006 and shortly after that went out to Afghanistan in December with forty two commando. On the 30th January 2007 forty two commandos were given the job to secure an area in Kajaki so contractors could repair the hydro electric dam. Matthew Bispham and another Marine Tom Curry, were ordered to clear an enemy held mud built building which was part of a larger compound. The two were about to enter the building when a Taliban insurgent came out and killed Marine Curry. Matthew said 'It was hand to hand fighting, which I had not done before. I shot the Taliban who had killed Tom and then had to carry and clear the building by myself. There was another Taliban in there who was also killed. I then came outside and tried to get first aid to Tom. A lot of guys were running out towards us firing at us we held the momentum, so we had to carry otherwise we would have been driven back'. Military cross was announced in the London Gazette on the 19th July 2007, also in this lot a quantity of research, to include printed card from Prince Phillip sent from Buckingham Palace dated 20th July 2007, letter from the Royal Marines Corps regimental sergeant major, letter from the senior British military adviser Major General J H Thomas DSO, letter from Major General G S Robison, one from Admiral Sir James Burnel-Nugent KCB CBE, letter from Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB ADC.
Nine various LPs, With The Beatles PMC1206 (mono); Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Shaved Fish PCS7173; David Bowie "Changes One Bowie" RS1065; The Who "Best of The Who" 184152; Led Zeppelin II 588198; Led Zeppelin "Physical Graffiti" SSK89400; Deep Purple "Made in Japan" TPSP351; Cream "Wheels on Fire" 583-031/2; Bob Dylan "Bringing it all back home" BPG62515 (mono)
Artist: Toby Rainbird-WebbTitle: After LanyonSize: Medium: Graphite & Coloured PencilToby Rainbird-WebbI am a Bath/Bristol-based artist, who has recently received the Outstanding Achievement in Fine Art Award at Bath School of Art & Design for my short film 'An American Werewolf in Wales', as well as receiving the Henry Thomas Bosdet Memorial Award and the Robert Mcavoy Memorial Award.I am currently an Associate member of Spike Island (Bristol), a former studio assistant to Glyn Burton, and was previously selected for the Richard Long Master Class, WAC Award and the Porthleven Prize. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Natalie (Cass) WilliamsTitle: Porthleven CoastguardSize: 45 x 26 x 2cmMedium: Acrylic & Danish OilNatalie (Cass) WilliamsMy name is Natalie and I'm proud to be from Porthleven. My families are the Searle's and the Sjoholm's who were Masons and Mariners.When I was little, I would lie in bed at night listening to the sound of the Baulk rising and falling with the swell of the sea. It's a comforting rhythm like a lullaby to me.I'm now a Coastguard volunteer in the village which is an honour and I am following in other family members footsteps. The Porthleven team were paged to the harbour the day the baulks broke their defences; the scene of devastation, is something I will never forget. As a team we did everything we could to help.I feel privileged to be able to paint on such an important piece of history. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Angela KovacsTitle: House by the Sea 2Size: 25 x 18.5 x 2cmMedium: AcrylicAngela was born in Trinidad, West Indies, in 1942. She studied at St Martin's School of Art in the fifties and early sixties, and intermittently through the years while working in animation.For a year in 1995 she had a permanent studio space at Kensington and Chelsea College, where she had a chance to develop her work.From 1970-97 Angela had to combine working in animation with painting. She worked for the major animation studios in London on commercials and feature films, including 'The Wall' directed by Gerald Scarfe, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'The Thief ' directed by Richard Williams, and 'Space Jam' for Warner Brothers.During the early 90s, she spent some time painting in the Midi region of France and in Italy. On her return to England, she divided her time between animation work and painting at Kensington and Chelsea College. In 1997 she moved with her husband, Antal, to Penzance. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Madhu GreetTitle: Peace by PieceSize: 18 x 13 x 2cmMedium: Mosaic\ Porthleven pebbles & ceramicsMadhu GreetMadhu is a mosaic artist who lives in Porthleven and is originally from London. She studied Fine Art at Central School of Art, London, and at Bristol University. She taught Art in various schools for 28 years and then ran Tesserae Gallery in Porthleven specialising in Mosaic commissions and workshops. This Mosaic clock represents something of what Porthleven means to her - a cup of coffee with friends, the natural beauty of the pebbles on the beach and the forever changing blues of the Sea. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Sue ReadTitle: The Night SeaSize: 29 x 37 x 2cmMedium: OilSue ReadSue is a Cornish artist who is totally at home painting in her native Cornwall. She is inspired by moving skies and the various moods of the Atlantic Ocean. Working in a lofty barn studio in a stunning location, Sue creates large seascapes and coastscapes in various media.“With a sense of 'all the elements in motion', it is said that my work represents all that is beautiful but also raw about the coast of North Cornwall as I create conversations in paint”A keen walker of the coast path, there is no shortage of inspiration. The colours and shapes change daily with the seasons. Painting the coast often starts by working outdoors. Inks and bamboo pens give structure and tone to loose sketches as colour memories are explored on the canvas back in the studio. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Caroline QuentinTitle: Cornish Rain and ChoughSize: 29 x 42 x 1cmMedium: Acrylic & VarnishCaroline QuentinCaroline is a British actress and comedienne who played a role in the sitcom Kiss Me Kate. Her other credits include Jonathan Creek, Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly. 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin' was a British documentary series about Cornwall, presented by Caroline and the first series was light travelogue on Cornwall, “a place of epic landscapes and dramatic coastlines” where “the cliffs surrender to the mighty Atlantic”. The actress travelled the length and breadth of the county over the course of a summer, encountering the colourful characters that play a large part in the region's communities.Caroline has also put her creative skills to work in helping other fundraising programmes in Cornwall - 'Seasalt' is selling a bag she has designed for The Fishermen's Mission which supports fishermen and women and their families during hard times. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Jason LilleyTitle: No one to see the distress flare (St Ives)Size: 30 x 39 x 2.5cmMedium: Mixed MediaJason LilleyMuch more than simple visual responses, Cornish-born Jason Lilley's paintings engender a discourse between his own response to the physical, political and spiritual condition of his native county, and the perceptions of those who now claim the county as their own. Painting increasingly in oil (yet retaining the graphite element of a long period which employed elements of abstraction using watercolour and acrylics overlaid by pencil lines), Jason Lilley's paintings look like an individual yet characteristic interpretation of the familiar roofs, streets and coastline around St Ives. However, the work contains an underlying narrative based on the artist's concerns for the interaction between the elements, history and politics of the Penwith area in particular. These narratives are implied through composition, handling of media, visual clues and picture titles. But it is on an aesthetic level that the work finds its clearest appeal, where a developed and direct ease of line leads the eye around considered, sometimes studious, compositions. This facility with line is finding expression in the etchings and aquatints that now constitute a significant part of his output. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Angela KovacsTitle: The BaySize: 29 x 23 x 2.5Medium: AcrylicAngela was born in Trinidad, West Indies, in 1942. She studied at St Martin's School of Art in the fifties and early sixties, and intermittently through the years while working in animation.For a year in 1995 she had a permanent studio space at Kensington and Chelsea College, where she had a chance to develop her work.From 1970-97 Angela had to combine working in animation with painting. She worked for the major animation studios in London on commercials and feature films, including 'The Wall' directed by Gerald Scarfe, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'The Thief ' directed by Richard Williams, and 'Space Jam' for Warner Brothers.During the early 90s, she spent some time painting in the Midi region of France and in Italy. On her return to England, she divided her time between animation work and painting at Kensington and Chelsea College. In 1997 she moved with her husband, Antal, to Penzance. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Nicola BealingTitle: Small Baulk ShoalSize: 20.5 x 30.5 x 1.5cmMedium: OilNicola BealingNicola is a Cornwall-based British artist who works in both painting and printmaking and her work is said to be unique for its imaginative nature. She was educated in England and Malaysia and participated in the Foundation Course at Herts College of Art and Design before continuing her studies at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London.Since her first solo exhibition at Christie's Education in London in 1991, Nicola's work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout England, Denmark, and Luxembourg. In the last few years, she has had numerous solo exhibitions at Cadogan Contemporary in London, Beaux Arts in Bath, Campden Gallery in Chipping Campden, and the Cath Alexandrine Danneskiold-Samsoe Gallery in Copenhagen.Her works are highly imaginative and address psychological concerns. Even when painting aquatic, Cornish scenes that are "bold and painterly in their handling, the abstracting qualities of light and colour are not the override preoccupations of her work." DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Shirley NethertonTitle: Coming HomeSize: 28 x 27 x 1.5cmMedium: AcrylicShirley Netherton I am a Cornish artist who has spent many years developing my distinctive style so that today, my work is instantly recognisable. Being self-taught has been advantageous - my style has not been moulded but has evolved. It has not been influenced by the work of others but has become uniquely my own by the processes of practice, development, persistence, trial and error.A lot of the inspiration for my work comes from the photographs that I take whilst out kayaking and walking along the coast and rivers of this beautiful County. I portray what I see with innocence and simplicity, using the vibrant colours of acrylic paint to create my view of the world.I hope you enjoy seeing the world through my eyes - it's such a wonderful and happy place. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
Artist: Dee CookeTitle: Hot Summer, PorthlevenSize: 28.5 x 30 x 2cmMedium: AcrylicDee CookeIsle of Wight artist Dee Cooke paints in her own home studio and also regularly at the studio of David Hosking in Porthleven. From the early nineties Dee built up a large collection of David's paintings and in 2010 she asked David if he could advise her on how she might begin painting herself. After a few painting lessons, and her inner artist released, Dee was soon developing the distinctive style which has gained her many followers who now collect her work. Dee exhibits her work regularly on the Island and sometimes in Cornwall. She is delighted to be helping The Fishermen's Mission in this project. DISCLAIMER: The Porthleven baulk/harbour defence wood is made (on the whole) of Douglas Fir Pine. The actual date of the wood is unknown, the wood broke on the 5th February 2014 and after that was stored outdoors in the harbour yard. Wood is a natural product that responds to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. You are purchasing a natural product as seen and the Charity the Fishermen's Mission cannot be held responsible for any changes in the wood after the auction on the 18th March 2017.
XU YANZHOU (CHINESE B. 1961)Seated Nude, 1988oil on canvas79 x 58.5 cm (31 1/8 x 23 in.)signed and dated lower rightPROVENANCEThe Estate of Milton Gelfand, Pound Ridge, New York LOT NOTESBorn in Qingdao, Xu Yanzhou is a visual artist and master of contemporary realism who became well known as a professional artist at his early twenties, establishing himself within the Chinese National Society of Artists and the National Society of Artists in Beijing. Xu Yanzhou is considered a major figure in the school of rural realistic painting in China, although, the topics of his paintings are very diverse, ranging from rural scenes and captivating female portraits to imaginative paintings which are close to science fiction. The present lot is one of the artist`s early works, created, most likely, at the time he was conducting research in oil painting at the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts. The work comes from the estate of Milton Gelfand, a successful businessman, who traveled extensively around communist China during the Sino-U.S. rapprochement in the 1970-90s and built an impressive art collection mainly comprised of contemporary Chinese paintings and sculpture.
XU YANZHOU (CHINESE B. 1961)Portrait of a Man, oil on panel47 x 48.5 cm (18 1/2 x 19 1/8 in.)signed lower right; inscribed on versoPROVENANCEThe Estate of Milton Gelfand, Pound Ridge, New York LOT NOTESBorn in Qingdao, Xu Yanzhou is a visual artist and master of contemporary realism who became well known as a professional artist at his early twenties, establishing himself within the Chinese National Society of Artists and the National Society of Artists in Beijing. Xu Yanzhou is considered a major figure in the school of rural realistic painting in China, although, the topics of his paintings are very diverse, ranging from rural scenes and captivating female portraits to imaginative paintings which are close to science fiction. The work comes from the estate of Milton Gelfand, a successful businessman, who traveled extensively around communist China during the Sino-U.S. rapprochement in the 1970-90s and built an impressive art collection mainly comprised of contemporary Chinese paintings and sculpture.
LI GUIJUN (CHINESE B. 1964)Standing Nude, 1988oil on canvas101.5 x 62 cm (40 x 24 3/8 in.)signed and dated lower right; titled and signed Li Guijun on versoPROVENANCEThe Estate of Milton Gelfand, Pound Ridge, New YorkEXPERTISEWe are grateful to the artist, Li Guijun, for confirming the authenticity of this work. LOT NOTESBeijing artist Li Guijun is known for his exploration of the dynamics of women in a photo realistic fashion. He painted adolescent girls exclusively for almost twenty years, and the one presented at the auction is among the artist`s early works that he created at the time of graduation from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing in 1988. The work comes from the estate of Milton Gelfand, a successful businessman, who traveled extensively around communist China during the Sino-U.S. rapprochement in the 1970-90s and built an impressive art collection mainly comprised of contemporary Chinese paintings and sculpture.
EL LISSITZKY (RUSSIAN 1890-1941)Who Is Recognized and Famous in the Socialist State, 1938lithograph in colors59 x 85 cm (23 1/4 x 33 1/2 in.) [sight]PROVENANCEMimi Ferzt Gallery, New YorkChristie`s New York, January 10, 2012, lot 155Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired at the above sale) KTO SLAVEN I ZNATEN V STRANE SOTSIALIZMA , 1938, designed by El and Es Lissitzky, with an illustration Staryie Kukly by KUKRYNIKSY, editor B. Yudin, printed by Krasnyi proletariy in Moscow, published by IZOGIZ, edition of 100,000
A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER AUTAVIA CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH DATED 1968, REF. 2446C / 2446T WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, CONSIGNED BY ITS ORIGINAL OWNER WHO BOUGHT THE WATCH IN 1968 WHILST WORKING AS A VEHICLE TESTER FOR LOTUS CARS, A POSITION IN WHICH HE UTILISED THE WATCH TO VERIFY SPEEDOMETER ACCURACY USING ITS TACHYMETRE BEZEL D: Black dial with part-luminous silver batons & hands, three silver registers recording hours, minutes & continuous seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, Valjoux calibre 72. C: Circular compressor type case with tachymetre bezel, signed Heuer Autavia on case back, numbered, Heuer crown & pushers, case diameter measures approx. 40mm. B: Later period Heuer bracelet with flip-lock clasp. CONDITION REPORTD: Original dial in very good condition, showing some small signs of age. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition, with some scratches due to general use and some wear to edge of bezel, crack towards bottom edge of plexiglass. B: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT MASTER BRACELET WATCH DATED 1971, REF. 1675 WITH ORIGINAL BOX, GUARANTEE, CHRONOMETER CERTIFICATE, BOOKLETS & ADDITIONAL BEZEL INSERTS D: Matt black dial with luminous markers, Mercedes hands, dual time zone arrow hand, date aperture. M: 26 jewel automatic chronometer movement, signed Montres Rolex S.A. & numbered, calibre 1570. C: Oyster case with 24 hour rotating "Pepsi" bezel, signed Montres Rolex S.A., dated I.70, numbered, Rolex crown, case diameter measures approx. 40mm. B: Original Rolex Oyster bracelet, numbered 7836/280, dated 2/70. This watch was consigned by the original owner, an airline pilot who purchased the watch at the cost of one month's salary in 1971 during his travels in Beirut. CONDITION REPORTD: Original dial in excellent condition, there is some very light hand drag from the GMT hand. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use. B: In very good condition, with light scratches and even stretch to the links.The box is missing the inner watch holder. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SEAMASTER 30 BRACELET WATCH CIRCA 1964, REF. 135.007-64 CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO PURCHASED THE WATCH FROM THE NAAFI WHILST SERVING FOR THE BRITISH MILITARY D: Silver textured dial with silver batons & hands. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Omega & numbered, calibre 286. C: Circular screw back case, signed Omega Watch Co, Seamaster emblem on case back, Omega crown, case diameter measures approx. 35mm. B: Original Omega "beads of rice" stainless steel bracelet. CONDITION REPORTD: Original dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition, with light scratches due to use. B: In very good condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
Crystal Palace Speedway vs Stamford Bridge, very early 2nd season inter-track league match on 21/09/1929. Stamford Bridge recording a rare away victory 34 - 29. Sold with an early signed postcard of Roger Frogley, Captain of Crystal Palace (note most cards of Frogley are later when he was with New Cross) plus signed album page of Gus Kuhn, Stamford Bridge Captain. Kuhn, an Australian, was one of the pioneer Aussies who bought dirt track racing to the UK. An early exponent of The Sliding Technique (3)
Harlem Globetrotters programme for match vs US Star Basketeers 1958 tour signed by ABE Saperstein who founded The Globetrotters in 1927. Roman Turton, Robert Milton with further album pages signed by Clarence Wilson ABE Saplestein, Bob Hall and probably the most famous of all Meadowlark Lemon (2) and others. Rare collection regarding possibly the Greatest Sports Entertainers of all time (3)
Very rare press photograph of match action between Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane 04/11/1911. The match ended 1 - 1 and shows Wednesday goalkeeper, Davison, saving from Hardinge. Players in the photograph include Kitchen, Campbell, Davison, Hardinge, McSkimming. The pictures is authenticated to rear with details from a Mr A Senior and signed with date 04/11/11. It should be noted that Hardinge was one of the few people who played Cricket and Football for England. He played for
Bristol Rovers rare cards, black and white issued by Wilkes of West Bromwich who were the normal team photographers for League Teams. Individual cards of players, various sizes, mainly postcard 1936 (4) Raven, Nicholls, Watson, Pickering 1909 (4) Millar, Whitfield, Gardiner, O'Mahony. All have players name, date and Wilkes back stamp (8 cards in total)
HMS Courageous Casualty, the First Warship loss of WW2, an Aircraft carrier which was torpedoed by a U-Boat 17th September 1939, group is 1939-45 & Atlantic stars, War medal, named box and slip "George Edwin Charles Davies" who was D/M 1049 an Electrical Artificer, he is commemorated on the Plymouth Memorial. Framed but easily removed, GVF
CHRIS MONTEZ & TOMMY ROE PROGRAMME - a 1963 programme for American musicians Chris Montez and Tommy Roe who headlined their first UK tour with the Beatles as support. From the first show it was evident that the Beatles were the real stars of the show, performing hits such as Love Me Do, Please Please Me and Misery. The Beatles feature on the back cover of the programme.
BEATLES INTERVIEW REEL TO REEL TAPE - an incredibly rare reel to reel tape of a radio interview with the Beatles dated 24.01.64 in the Redifussion Studios in Paris. All four Beatles are present during the interview and the interview was aired by the British Forces Broadcasting Network from Berlin. A soldier "Bob Packham" set off from Berlin to deliver a petition to the Beatles in Paris asking them to visit the Kings Regiment in Paris and "Bob" also takes part in the interview with the Beatles. The interviewer is the late Alistair McDougall, who worked for BFBN for many years before moving to Radio Luxembourg and later Radio Doncaster. The recording is approximately 17 minutes long and whilst it would have been aired on BFBN at the time, it is believed to be the only copy in existence (BFBN do not have a copy in their archives).
PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS PROGRAMME - a 1979 charity programme 'Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea' at the Hammersmith Odeon, Wednesday 26-29th December along with a ticket from the night of the 28th featuring The Who and The Specials. The final night ended with an epic jam session with Wings, The Who and members of Led Zeppelin.
BEATLES 1964 MONTREAL FILM FOOTAGE - 8mm colour cine film containing previously unseen footage of The Beatles playing in Montreal during their first tour of North America. The footage from their Montreal performance on 8th September 1964, was filmed by the father of one the "The Four Frenchmen", who were one of the opening acts for the show and is the only known recoding from the performance. The eleven minute long recording shows the heavy police presence, which had been enhanced due to reported death threats received by Ringo Starr, back stage scenes of the fab four, footage of the supporting acts, the Beatles performance and subsequent press conference. Approximately six and a half minutes of the footage is of The Beatles themselves. The footage of The Beatles on stage is taken from a variety of different perspectives of the stage and includes some fantastic clear and close up footage of the band performing their set. The film and its contents will be sold with full copyright.
THE UNDERTAKERS - I FELL IN LOVE/THROW YOUR LOVE AWAY ACETATE - An unbelievable find here with this (perhaps one off) acetate recording of the fuzzed out double header from Liverpool band The Undertakers, contemporaries of The Beatles. Indeed, guitarist Chris Huston - a friend of Lennon and also features a young Jackie Lomax who would find fame recording with Apple. The record is a 7" recording on a 10" disc. 'Bob Gallo's Talent Masters Record Studios' with their New York address on the label with the artist name and track titles stamped. The record is in VG+ condition with only a couple of light marks to the playing surface and some 'peeling' to the lacquer on the outer disc (not in the playing area). The record is housed in the original sleeve which has the 'Progressive Label & Litho Co. Brooklyn 37, NY' on the 'Phonograph Records' sticker
Single manual harpsichord by Thomas Culliford, London, 1785 for Longman and Broderip, the case sides veneered in 'plum pudding' mahogany with boxwood stringing and Indian laurel crossbanding, the lid veneered in standard mahogany with shaped brass strap hinges, the keywell veneered with burr walnut with holly and ebony stringing and kingwood cross banding, the fasciaboard inlaid with floral scrollwork and a central musical trophy, the soundboard with an inset gilt-metal rose pierced ends carved with a figure playing a lyre and the inscription Longman & Broderip, Cheapside, the later five octave keyboard, FF to f3 omitting FF♯, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, seven brass-knobbed hand levers with ivory inserts inscribed Machine, Harp, Lute [8ft.], Octave [4ft.], silent [dummy], 1st Unison [8ft.] and 2nd Unison [8ft.], two pedals controlling the machine stop and the Venetian swell respectively, with later music desk, on trestle stand.The later name baton inscribed Longman and Broderip, Instrument Makers, No. 26, Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket, London also stamped on the wrest plank L & B. and with the serial No. 381. Inscribed Culliford on the underside of the soundboard.Length 7ft. 2¼in., 219cm.; width 3ft. 1⅜in., 95cm.; case depth 1ft. ⅝in., 32cm,*Recorded by Donald Boalch in Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord, 1440-1840 (3rd edition edited by Charles Mould), pp. 486-487. Formerly owned by Violet Gordon Woodhouse for whom Arnold Dolmetsch converted it into a two manual instrument (1899). There is an illustration of the keyboards as adapted by Dolmetsch in Violet, The Life and Loves of Violet Gordon Woodhouse by Jessica Douglas-Home and a further one which originally appeared in Music and Letter (1920). Subsequently owned by Lady [Georgina Beatrice] Headlam. Acquired by Mackenzie of Ord in 1965 who eventually (1991) arranged for it to be converted back into a single manual instrument
Single manual harpsichord by Giovanni Battista Boni da Cortona, Cortona, circa 1620, the case of false inner/outer construction, the exterior with later paintwork in shades of light green and creamy-brown divided by a dark brown band, the main portion of the lid interior painted with an extensive rural landscape with a bay in the distance, the keyboard flap painted recently in the style of the main section, the soundboard with a piered parchment rose, the keyboard with arcaded boxwood naturals and ebony accidentals, the partly enharmonic keyboard, compass currently FF, GG, AA, BB then C/E to c3, with broken octave and divided accidentals d♯, g♯, d1♯, g1♯, a1♯, one 8ft register, raised on two trestle stands.Length 6ft. 4⅞in., 195.3cm.; width 2ft. 6¼in., 76.8cm.; case depth 8⅞in. 22.6cm.*Recorded by Donald Boalch in Makers of the Harpsichord and Clavichord, 1440-1840 (3rd edition edited by Charles Mould), pp. 250-251. Referred to and illustrated in A History of the Harpsichord by Edwards L. Kittick, pp. 136-137, 485, note 23, Plate 6-4. Also see 'Some Notes on Giovanni Battista Boni da Cortona, Giralmo Zenti and others' by Frederick Hammond , Galpin Society Journal XL, December 1987, pp.37-47 for further information on the maker. A further reference to this harpsichord can be found in an article 'Italian Split-key Instruments with fewer than Nineteen Divisions to the Octave' by Christopher Stembridge and Denzil Wraight, the Journal of Performance Practice, 1994, No.2, p. 156, Item 7.The attribution to G. B. Boni is courtesy of Dr. Denzil Wraight who is quoted in Boalch in a letter to the owner "the lower moulding identifies the instrument quite conclusively…Thus I have no doubt about the attribution. The moulding referred to is illustrated in silhouette in The Historic Harpsichord, Volume III (editor Howard Schott) in the chapter 'The Identification and Authentication of Italian String Keyboard Instruments' by Denzil Wraight, p. 107. The moulding illustrated is from the Boni harpsichord in the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum.This harpsichord has been the subject of a number of alterations including conversion to a two-manual instrument. Under Mr. Mackenzie's instruction it was returned to what was believed to have been its original specification of a single 8ft. register. Boalch suggest that it had passed through the hands of Franciolini but it does not appear in any of his published catalogues. Other owners recorded by Boalch were Elizabeth Moss, Alec Hodsdon and Michael Thomas. A number of respected restorers have worked on the harpsichord in more recent times
Armonia De Luxe Piano Accordion, with Octave bass and Treble stops. (case) This accordion was previously owned by Joan Alexis. Joan Alexis was born in the 1920s to a theatrical family who toured around the world playing to audiences in major venues. Joan followed on in their tradition and, still only a teenager, was an accomplished accordion player. She joined her parents' act that was then called the Isolde Trio. When older, she became a solo performer, mostly working in London's West End including the London Palladium. Joan also sang and danced, appearing in numerous pantomimes as principal boy. Being so talented and very beautiful she was always in great demand and worked in various revues on the west end stage with many famous names of the time including Lesley Henson and Stanley Holloway. In 1951, Joan married Carroll Gibbons, the American composer, pianist, conductor and broadcaster. Carroll was very well known and it was his orchestra that was resident at the London's Savoy Hotel in the 1930s, '40s and early '50s. The orchestra was called The Savoy Orpheans. One of Carroll's best-loved compositions was Garden in the Rain. Carroll died in the late 1950s and it was then that Joan picked up the accordion again and played in France and various cabaret venues in London. She began to compose music for various shows and recordings and wrote music for 'Windfalls', a children's animation series on ITV. Joan died in 2009. She had owned three previous accordions, two of which were given away, with this one the last remaining.
After David Hockney (British 1937-): 'A Bigger Splash', chromolithographic poster signed in pen 70cm x 50cmProvenance: from the collection of Cavan O'Brien who was employed by Marlborough and Fischer Fine Art London (further details with the picture) Condition Report Overall good condition. No tears creases or fading. Slight dirt mark in the beige border - bottom centre to Left of signature (not immediately noticeable) Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Robert Edward Dudley Ryder VC won at St Nazir signed 40th Anniv 1982 Operation Chariot St Nazaire FDC. He commanded a force of small unprotected ships in an attack on a heavily defended port and led H.M.S. Campbeltown in under intense fire from short range weapons at point blank range. Though the main object of the expedition had been accomplished in the beaching of Campbeltown, he remained on the spot conducting operations, evacuating men from Campbeltown and dealing with strong points and close range weapons while exposed to heavy fire for one hour and sixteen minutes, and did not withdraw till it was certain that his ship could be of no use in rescuing any of the Commando Troops who were still ashore. That his Motor Gun Boat, now full of dead and wounded, should have survived and should have been able to withdraw through an intense barrage of close range fire was almost a miracle. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
Alex Stepney signed page. Irregular cut page featuring seven Millwall FC football autographs from the 1960s including Alex Stepney, who would go on to play for Manchester United. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
Barbara McClintock (June 16, 1902 - September 2, 1992) was an American scientist and cytogeneticist who was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
Sinking of the SCHARNHORST signed cover. Plus, Obituary of Captain Simon Warrender DSC RN Torpedo Control Officer HMS Savage who fired 8 torpedoes at Scharnhorst and claimed 3 hits. FDC signed by Able Seaman Frank Birch Gunner HMS Duke of York, & Able Seaman M.J. Salter HMS Samaurez. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
Operation Overlord signed cover The Armies 6 June 1944 commemorative FDC signed by Richard Todd (Captain R.A. Palethorpe-Todd Parachute Regiment 6 Airborne Division 6 June 1944 Plus Complete news article on Major John Howard DSO photographed with actor Richard Todd who portrayed him in the epic D-Day film The Longest Day.. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
Signature of Commandant James Denis DFC Armee de lAir fighter ace who escaped from France and fought on with the Free French Forces. In 1941 attached to 73 Squadron he "served with distinction" over Tobruk. On 23 April 1941, he shot down the Bf109E piloted by the German ace Oberfeldweber Hans-Joachim Marseille forcing him to crash land.. Good condition. All signed items will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.
CARL CUNNINGHAM-COLE (1942-2015); a large shallow stoneware bowl covered in oatmeal glaze with iron splashes, painted CCC mark, diameter 42.5cm. (D) Carl Cunningham-Cole was a British ceramic artist who worked in Sweden. He attended the Central School of Art and Design and this bowl was exhibited at his degree show. CONDITION REPORT: Crazing, otherwise appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk
1977 Anthony Zemaitis Custom electric guitar, made for Richard Scrace and inscribed 'R A S, Custom 1977' to the engraved truss rod plate, below a 'Z' maker's plaque to the top of the head, 24 fret ebony fingerboard, 'SG' type mahogany neck through design body with natural maple top, classic Zemaitis bridge and engraved stopbar, Gibson 496R and 490R zebra humbucker pickups with alnico 2 magnets, upper switch to reverse the pickup phase and the lower coil tap for both, within a bespoke fitted hard case Provenance: This guitar is being sold on behalf of Richard Scrace who ordered this guitar from Tony Zemaitis in January 1977. The guitar is sold with a complete set of hand-written letters and receipts from Tony, documenting the entire build of the guitar, from first specification right through to collection. Personal letters to this effect were typical of Tony when making guitars for his clients, as he always had a close relationship with those he made guitars for. It is common knowledge that he would not build a guitar for anyone he did not like! Richard supplied his own pickups and Grover tuners to be fitted, which is talked about in the letters. The pickups that are currently on the guitar, are later replacements, which were fitted twelve years ago. Danny O'Brien, famous for engraving all of Tony's guitars (the truss-rod cover and stopbar on this example), is mentioned in the letters. The 'SG' shape body is probably unique, however the vendor did state that another client had seen this one being made in Tony's workshop and had been in discussions with Tony about making him one as well, albeit with an engraved top. This is an exceptional example, in very good condition, aside from the odd light blemish and mild surface buckle rash. Quotes from the letters: "Your box will be made with two acoustics, one for a certain "Harrison" and one for a band called 'Average Whites'" "Please stop sending me money!! he shouted as the white coats carted him off!!!" "Best wishes, Tony. P.S - Garden lock has just locked me out. It's one of those days so far. Not to worry!" "Will let you know final cost when I receive the machines and check with Danny on the engraving to ensure that all is settled before 29/3/77" "It looks absolutely super - virgin white I think the car industry would term it"
Early 20th century classical guitar in need of restoration, labelled Vicente Arias, anno 1913, with two piece maple back, maple ribs and spruce top with decorative rosette to the sound hole *The vendor of this guitar inherited it from his grandfather Tom Poulton. Mr Poulton was a British magazine and medical illustrator, who provided artwork for a range of publications including British Journal of Surgery and The Radio Times. After his death it was discovered that he had also secretly produced hundreds of sketches and finished drawings of men and women engaged in a wide range of uninhibited sexual activity. Many of these works were collected and made available to the public by publishing houses specialising in erotic art
Yoko Ono - a 'Piece of the Sky' from Yoko's Venice Biennale 2009 exhibition, framed, 10" x 10", with signed authenticity from Keith Smart *From the collection of Keith Smart - Keith obtained this item from someone who attended the exhibition. He later had it framed and glazed with a photograph of the exhibit and plaque detailing the event.
Jimi Hendrix - wood shavings from the 1960s Zemaitis 12 string acoustic guitar used by Jimi Hendrix in 1967, framed, with certificate of authenticity from Keith Smart *From the collection of Keith Smart - Keith who runs the Zemaitis Owners' Club was contacted by a luthier friend and Z Club member, who was working on the Hendrix Zemaitis acoustic. Knowing his penchant for memorabilia, he sent Keith some shavings. Keith donated some to 'The Boat Project', where they made a sailing boat of a thousand donated pieces of wood. The Hendrix shavings are located in a capsule in the tiller. It featured in many newspapers and on various television news reports. The lot comes with copies of magazine articles and a reference DVD showing it on various news reports
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