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Lot 49
A pair of Victorian amber glass and silver mounted spirit flasks and stoppers, each flask with moulded glass handle and silver collar with beaded spout, silver mounted stoppers and plated wine labels for `Brandy` and `Whiskey`, maker`s mark of John Figg, London 1860, height 18.5 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Lot 374
* Eliot (Thomas Stearns, 1888-1965). Three typed letters signed “T.S. Eliot”, Faber & Faber Ltd., 20th March 1946, 7th December 1948 and 26th June 1959, all to Miss (Maud) Armstrong at Lee, Ilfracombe, Devon, each pasted or partly pasted to the front endpapers of three Eliot books, the first letter thanking Miss Armstrong for her kind comments about the broadcast, saying he has no news of either Margaret or the Mirrlees and hoping to return to Lee, “as most people seem to do”, the second letter writing that he has only just returned from the United States where he found her charming letter and the delightful birthday gift, “I fear it is more likely to be used as an ash-tray than for the purpose for which it was designed - yet it may be that we shall continue to have a little wine after we have ceased to have tobacco. The former is certainly more important for civilisation: and if I ever have the wine to be tasted, and the guests for whom to taste it, you may be sure that your taster will figure in the ceremony. I am most interested to know that some of your recipes have a place in ‘Wishful Cookery’ which we intend to publish”, and the third letter apologising for the delay in replying to her letter, “If it is not too late and if you”ll forgive me we should be very glad to inspect your friends “Bed Time” book of verses. I must say that juvenile literature is not my department and I have to accept the opinion of the experts, but I would certainly pass it on with my recommendations. In any case it was a great pleasure to hear from you, and I should like you to know that I remember you as clearly as you can possibly remember me. I wish that I might at some time revisit Lee and introduce my wife to you”, each a little creased, one page, 4to. The letters are pasted in to the following books, in order: Four Quartets, 3rd imp., 1945; T.S. Eliot, A Symposium, pub. Editions Poetry, 1948; T.S. Eliot, A Symposium, 1958, all orig. cloth, rubbed and soiled, 8vo. Also included is a damp-stained copy of “The Cocktail Party” and Christopher Armstrong, “Backalong, The Story of Lee Bay and Chapel Cottage”, 1972. One of the letters and the six Christmas cards in the adjoining lot are referred to on pp. 80-81. Provenance: From the family. (5)
Lot 420
O”Brian (Patrick). The Mauritius Command, 1977; The Wine-Dark Sea, 1993; The Commodore, 1994; The Yellow Admiral, 1997; The Hundred Days, 1998; Blue at the Mizzen, 1999 (2nd impression), 1st eds., all original cloth, d.j.s, The Yellow Admiral price-clipped, The Mauritius Command with manuscript price to front flap, 8vo. (6)
Lot 321
A CHELSEA ROCOCO MOULDED WINE COOLER, RED ANCHOR PERIOD. finely enamelled with scattered flowers beneath the red-brown rim, 26cm h, painted anchor in red, c1758. ++ One of the shell handles broken off and previously riveted, the rivets now removed and cleanly refixed into position with old glue residue and tiny loss at either end. Also a star crack in one side but free from any modern or professional restoration
Lot 441
SOCCER. A PRIVATELY COMMISSIONED SILVER PLATED UEFA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER`S TROPHY. formed from the letters UEFA surmounted by a Derby Ram and engraved R J Moore, the foot further engraved with names of teams and European Cup Competition 1972-73, 16cm h, by H KORODE DERBY; a silver 17th century replica wine cup, the bowl engraved with Derby Ram and DERBY COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1974-75, `specimen` marked, by the Barker Ellis Silver Co, Birmingham 1975, 6ozs (2) Provenance: R J Moore Esq, Director and Chairman of Derby County FC; thence by descent to the present vendor. The unusual commemorative trophy is not modelled on the UEFA Cup, but is thought to have been commissioned privately by Derby County FC in a small edition for the Directors and Players that season (source: Derby County FC).. ++ Both in fine condition although the goblet with minor dent in the foot. The second item also engraved with the name of a director of the club at the time, in good condition
Lot 527
A PAIR OF GEORGE III WINE COASTERS. the pierced mount with beaded rim and inset turned mahogany base with ivory centre, 12.5cm diam, by Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield 1776. ++ Both in sound condition with light wear but free from splits or repairs, the marks good except on one the maker`s mark is illegible. Slightly dented causing some distortion
Lot 816
A FINE GOLD VINAIGRETTE. of bombé form with finely engraved and foliate pierced grille, the moulded lid chased with four children playing the flute or triangle or carrying a large wine ewer, the sides and underside engraved with flowers and foliage, 4.3 x 3.2cm, unmarked, mid 19th c. ++ Of fine quality and in finely preserved condition
Lot 493
Cape Province, Cape Colony, J.H. Cartwright, zinc Halfcrown, c. 1898-1912 (Hern 96c; Theron C1; Ford 4757); Cape Town, The American Swiss Watch Co, aluminium check with 1939 Farthing set in centre (Hern 14a; Ford 6301); Cape Town Tramway Cos, aluminium Halfpence (2) (Hern 88a; Theron C4; Ford 4762); City Tramways Co Ltd, nickel One Fare (2) (Hern 88b; Theron C4; Ford 4762); E.K. Green & Co, copper check, c. 1907, with central punchmark, E.K. Green & Co Ltd, checks (3), copper, brass (2, one countermarked 121) (Hern 252a, 252o; Theron C18; Ford 4763); J.W. Irwin, bronze Halfpence (2), both 1879 (Hern 292a; Theron C5; Ford 4764); Frederick R. Lovegrove & Co, bronze Halfpenny, c. 1882 (Hern 338a; Hern C6; Ford 4766); Marsh & Sons, Halfpence (2), both c. 1870 (Hern 348a; Theron C7; Ford 4767); Van Ryn Wine & Spirit Co Ltd, brass Threepence, c. 1903 (Hern 626c; Theron C28; Ford 4776); Whyte & Co, bronze Halfpence (2), both 1861, by W.J. Taylor (Hern 662a; Theron C14; Ford 4779); Wynberg, Royal Wine Store, aluminium Threepence (Hern 476a; Theron C22; Ford 4780) [18]. Generally fine, some Description Footnote
Lot 6
WHEEL ENGRAVED WINE GLASS CIRCA 1780 the tapered bowl engraved with a figure on horseback playing side drums above flute cuts, above a hollow Silesian stem on solid plain foot, 14.5cm high; an English facet cut toddy lifter, 18cm long; and a plain glass ladle with impressed moulded finial to the handle, 21cm long (3)
Lot 21
MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP OF THE WELSH TAILOR 19TH CENTURY seated on a goat which holds a flat-iron in its mouth and has a pair of upturned wine bottles over its shoulders, the figure with a pair of scissors raised in his right hand, carrying a pair of goats in a bucket on his back and wearing a floral sprigged yellow coat, underglaze blue crossed sword mark, incised 171 21cm high
Lot 79
LARGE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE WINE COOLER QIANLONG PERIOD of oval baluster form with twin gilt lion`s head handles, decorated to each side with chrysanthemums and other flowers, above a border of lotus leaves, the spreading foot with diaperwork decoration and small cartouche panels with landscape scenes, the inside rim with a border of scrolls decorated with geometric forms and stylised flowers 42cm wide Provenance: a private English collection.
Lot 284
* Gillray (James). The Death of the Great Wolf. We have overcome all Opposition! - exclaimed the Messengers, - ÒI`m satisfiedÓ. - said the Dying Hero & Expired in the Moment of Victory, pub. H.Humphrey Dec 17th 1795, etching on wove with fine original hand colouring, bottom margin trimmed just inside plate mark, signs of earlier adhesion on verso, 330 x 440mm (13 x 17.25mm) A Parody on Benjamin West`s famous painting. The dying hero is Pitt who had been famously defeated in the House of Commons. He is supported by Dundas who offers him a last glass of wine. (1)
Lot 301
* Gillray (James). The Union Club, pub. H.Humphrey Jan. 21st 1801, etching on wove with weak original hand colouring, 300 x 445mm (12 x 17.5 inches), framed, mounted and glazed. A glorious riot of a cartoon with all the leading political figures of the day engaged in a drunken party. Chamber pots, bottles of wine, furniture and glasses fly through the air, fights break out and various politicos are shown asleep, slumped on the floor, vomiting or fighting. The cartoon celebrates the first coalition parliament of 1801 and the dinner of the new Union Club held at Cumberland House, to celebrate the Queen`s birthday on January 19th of that year. (1)
Lot 569
Manuscript receipt book, early to mid 18th c., containing 118 numbered pages of cookery recipes and cures, many with the name of the person providing the recipe, incl. Chicken Pye, Cheese Marry Gold, Daffies Elixir, Pidgeons a Bisque, Shrowsberry Cakes, etc., 9pp. ms. index at front, plus approx. eighteen further handwritten leaves at rear, bears date of 1734 to final leaf, contemp. vellum, soiled and some wear, small 4to, together with another similar ms. receipt book, late 18th/early 19th c., containing 91 numbered pages of recipes, incl. Blueberry Wine, Dutch Blamange, Orange Jelly, etc. 5pp. ms. index at rear, contemp. vellum, soiled and some wear small 4to, plus another similar ms. receipt book, previously belonging to Catherine Castle, dated July 1819, containing 52 numbered pages of recipes and remedys, incl. Sugar Cakes, how to clean mahogany, bath burns etc., contemp. vellum, some wear, small 4to, plus four other ms. receipt books (7)
Lot 762
Stopes (H.). Malt and Malting. An Historic, Scientific, and Practical Treatise, showing, as clearly as Existing Knowledge Permits, what Malt is, and how to Make, it, 1st ed., 1885, num. wood-engs. and diags., some folding, illustrated commercial ads. at rear, orig. dec. cloth, darkened on spine and some wear, 8vo, together with Black (William), A Practical Treatise on Brewing based on Chemical and Economical Principles, new ed., 1875, 30 pp. publisher`s catalogue at rear, some minor scattered spotting, orig. cloth, worn on spine, 8vo, and others on cookery, wine and beer, mostly recent hardback publications (2 cartons)
Lot 788
Simon (Andre L.). The History of the Wine Trade in England, vol. 1 only (of 3), 1906, commercial ads. at rear, t.e.g., orig. green cloth gilt, a little rubbed, 8vo, together with Price (Pamela van Dyke), Wines of the Graves, pub. Sothebys, 1988, orig. boards in d.j., 4to, plus A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, by Andre L. Simon (complete and unabridged), 1952, b & w dec. by John Leigh-Pemberton, orig. cloth in d.j., thick 4to, and others on wine and related (3 shelves & a carton)
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