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A Starbay "Desirade Makeup Trunk/ Dressing Table, in faux white crocodile skin and French polished rosewood, studded leather trim and chromed corners, with hinged mirror enclosing various storage compartments, drawers two each side of pedestal, integral stool with further storage, 90cm x 50cm x 79xm, RRP £3,000
An oak and teak Ships Capstan, late 17th or early 18th century. Discovered in 2005 in the roof space of a C18th whale oil factory that was being demolished in the old whaling port of Burela on the Costa del Muerte in Galicia Spain. Believed to be off a Dutch vessel with it’s intaglio of tulips on the cap head on top of the capstan which was once inlaid with bronze. There is also traces of the original green paint on the ribs and trunk. Owner believes it was from a Dutch whaler that was wrecked on this notoriously dangerous coastline, the capstan was washed ashore and then plundered for the bronze and the carcass put in storage and forgotten.
*Magic. An archive of magic tricks, printed matter, and ephemera, belonging to Gordon Woodcock, 1930s and later, a large number of magic tricks, including playing cards, silk handkerchiefs, multiplying billiard balls, wooden boxes, feather bouquets, Chinese rings, a clay pipe, rope, giant dice, and other props such as a collapsible rabbit, conjuring wands, fans, screens, etc., and various books and journals, including The Magic Wand, The Journal Official Organ of the Magical Society, The Magician Monthly, The Magical World, The B.M.S. Journal, The Sphinx, plus conjuring trade catalogues, and various printed, typed, and manuscript ephemera relating to magic tricks, illusions, and ventriloquism, including letters, e.g. a typed letter signed from Henri De'Seevah "The Friendly Magician", and a manuscript postcard from Professor Whyley relating to the procurement of a dummy, flyers advertising George Smallwood's Mystic Parade at which Gordon Woodcock performed in 1940, and three brown manilla folders containing a typed illustrated correspondence course by Rupert Howard from The St. James School of Magic, 1930s, all contained in a metal trunk and a suitcase, each with the owner's name and address stencilled on lid, with additional material in a cardboard box Provenance: Owned by the vendor's uncle, Gordon Woodcock (1921-2005), who was one of the youngest members of the British Magical Society, and performed at family parties. (3 boxes)
A Steiff limited edition Rupert teddy bear, Rupert (brown), 621/1973, 653599, and four other limited edition bears, Rupert (white) 653568, Algy Pug, 653582, Edward Trunk, 653575 and Podgy Pig, 653629, all boxed with certificates (5) See illustration Condition report Report by NG Each with Steiff box and brown cardboard box. Each with certificate. No visible damage. Do not smell.
A Chinese porcelain famille rose incense holder, in the form of an elephant (chips), 22 cm high See illustration Condition report Report by NG A couple of chips to rim of trumpet vase. Rubbing to painted and gilt decoration. Production faults which include burning to gilt and paint, stray application of paint, production chips to feet and untidyness of body around mouth, trunk and tusks.
A Victorian brass-bound camphorwood campaign trunk by Army & Navy, the hinged top enclosing an unfitted interior with ivorine maker's disc 'Army & Navy C.S.L. Makers', the sides with lacquered brass carrying handles Condition Report Right-hand brass handle buckled - good used condition - old marks and scrapes
AN ANTIQUE STEAMER TRUNK, 1870-1910 Of rectangular shape with a hinged dome cover, with plates of embossed sheet metal featuring roses and violets, fitted with a locking mechanism, the sides with leather handles, length: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.), the handles stamped 34 THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.
A 19th century excellent miniature mahogany and brass inlaid grandfather - longcase clock with French movement by Victor Athanase Pierret ( 1806 - 1893). The stunning mahogany case with brass detailing to the trunk and plinth. Enamel inset face with roman numeral chapter ring. The brass movement stamped Brevete VAP. Measures 17 1/4" inch high, 5.5inch width at base, 3 3/4" depth at base

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