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Lot 1027
BURKE, E. Reflections on the Revolution in France... 2nd. ed. 1790, London, 8vo cont. fl. cf. plus A Letter From Mr. Burke... In Answer to Some Objections to His Book on French Affairs 4th.ed. 1791, London, 8vo cont. fl. cf. plus Two Letters... Proposals For Peace with... France 1796, London, bnd. with A Third Letter... 1797, Two Letters on the Conduct of our Domestick Parties... 1797, Letter to the Duke of Portland... Conduct of the Minority 1793, Letter to ******* *******, Esquire... 1795 & A Letter... Duke of Portland... Fifty-Four Articles of Impeachment 1797, plus another copy of Two Letters... Proposals For Peace with... France 1796, lacks hf. title, 8vo cont. hf. cf. lacks L from spine, plus 3 others (7)
Lot 297
Collection of WWI items to include: medal group with Queen's south Africa Medal, having clasps for South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, together with 1914-15 Star awarded to Private W H James, Sussex Yeomanry, with companion 1914-18 War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal, an album of black and white postcards Arras Apres Le Bombardnent, two trench art brass letter knives named to 'Audruiq 1916', needlework panel Sussex Yeomanry 1914-18, Battle Honors needlework rectangular panel 1914-18 Sussex Yeomanry and another similar Palestine etc. Sussex Yeomanry. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Lot 339
Very large collection of mainly 20th century French Quimper hand painted pottery items to include: a service decorated in blue, service decorated in pink and green, large quantity of traditionally decorated items: Teapots, sauce tureens, bowls, figures an unusual, probably 19th century Quimper pottery hand painted letter rack and a similar, probably 19th century, D Shaped flower holder. Over 120 pieces. together with single volume Quimper Pottery, a guide to origins, styles and values by Adela Meadows, published by Schiffer. (12) NO POSTAGE PLEASE. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Lot 723
Robert III (1390-1406), Heavy coinage, Second issue, Heavy coinage, Second issue, Groat, Perth, mm. cross potent, tressure of seven arcs, trefoils on cusps, trefoil on breast, double crosslet stops, nothing after scottorvm, rev. three pellets in quarters of cross, no punctuation in outer circle, uncertain in inner, 2.86g/5h (SCBI 35, 584, same obv. die; SCBI 72, 238-40; B 25, fig. 374, same obv. die; S 5170). About very fine, the reverse extremely rare, traces of overstriking on both sides £200-£300 --- Provenance: ABC Coins February 2018 This coin is struck on a cut-down Robert II Groat of Edinburgh, the large letters showing through from the undertype. While this die, from the late Second coinage, is known, the reverse is most unusual. The lettering is from the fount used for the final Edinburgh issue in the First coinage, with double saltire stops (see lot 714), distinctly different from the lettering used on all the normal Perth coins. This fount was also used on a few Edinburgh Second coinage reverses used with early Second coinage obverse dies, which are generally considered to be Second/First coinage mules. The vendor knows of only one other Perth reverse die from this part of the coinage which is also from this letter fount. It is in the British Museum Collection but unpublished in numismatic literature.
Lot 677
David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Class B, Groat, late class B, Edinburgh, mm. cross fourchée on both sides., second intermediate bust, tressure of six-and-a-half arcs, nothing in spandrels, saltire stops, mullet after scotorvm, small d under rgh, plain a both sides, 4.26g/7h (SCBI 35, 373, same obv. die; cf. B fig. 261 rev.; S 5097). Better than fine but weak in centres, extremely rare £150-£200 --- Provenance: Bt eBay September 2020 This coin belongs to an unpublished ‘Cross-Fourchy’ sub-group of David II coins (Groats, Halfgroats and Pennies) which seems to have been produced between the end of Class B and the beginning of Class C. Extensive research by the vendor, done over a number of years and based mainly on letter forms and fonts, places these coins with their forked initial crosses in the period c. 1364. It is clear that Groups A and B and Groups C and D form two distinct and discreet groups, with no overlap in portrait, crown or letter punches. This corresponds with the change of mintmaster in Edinburgh, with James Mulekyn leaving and being replaced by Bonagius of Florence who probably left his post at the English mint at Durham in 1363. During this changeover period, the Cross Fourchy coins seem to have been produced at a time when a person or persons unknown were overseeing coin production, apparently on fairly ad-hoc basis. Old dies were used or re-used, new dies were somewhat carelessly made from a large number of varied letter punches. Reverses so far identified include some early class A dies, 3 normal class B dies and 12 marked with the fourchy mint mark. These pair with Burns 1st Intermediate obverse dies 268 and 271a, B.271 being an example; four new Cross Fourchy obverse dies with varied portraits, three of these having a mullet after the legend leading Burns to include B261 in Class A; and the Burns 254a obverse, previously thought to only have been used at Aberdeen but now known to have been used in a somewhat dilapidated state at Edinburgh only during the Cross Fourchy series with a Cross Fourchy reverse die and an old, reused Class A reverse. Some lettering from Class B is found on the Cross Fourchy dies, the T and O positioning this group after the final Class B dies, but other letter punches unique to this small series vary almost on a die-to-die basis.
Lot 698
Robert II (1371-1390), Groat, Phase 3, Dundee, mm. cross pattée, normal ‘Robert II’ head, large b behind, tressure of six arcs, trefoils in spandrels, saltire on sceptre-handle, line below bust, double saltire stops, nothing after scottorvm, double saltire after dns, plain a both sides, 3.90g/3h (SCBI 35, 477, same dies; cf. B 6, fig. 327, same obv. die; S 5135). Very fine, very rare £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Bt M.C.S. Rasmussen November 2018 The obverse die, the only one with a large letter b behind the head, is known coupled with an Edinburgh reverse (B 6, fig. 327), a die link not noted in ‘Scottish Mints’.
Lot 716
Robert III (1390-1406), Heavy coinage, Second issue, Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross potent, tressure of seven arcs, trefoils on some cusps, nothing on breast, double pellet stops, rev. three pellets in quarters of cross, double saltire stops after dns, ms, z, villa and rgh, 2.54g/11h (SCBI 35, 565-6, SCBI 72, 170 and B 37, fig. 381, same dies; S 5166). Small striking split at 6 o’clock, very fine £200-£300 --- Provenance: Sheriff T. Mackenzie Collection, Sotheby Auction, 21-2 February 1921, lot unspecified; Dr J. Davidson Collection, Part II, DNW Auction 60, 9-10 December 2003, lot 384 Groats of this sort from Edinburgh are generally referred to as Second issue/First issue mules, since the reverse die was produced using the same fount of letter-punches as the final variety of the First coinage. Of that, two obverses and four Edinburgh reverses are recorded. three of the reverses recorded with Second Coinage obverses. The weight and die axis of this coin do not correspond with those given in the DNW 60 catalogue but the cataloguer notes that the following lot DNW 60, 385 has the same weight and die axis as lot 384. It would appear to be a copy-and-paste error in the cataloguing.
Lot 704
Robert III (1390-1406), Heavy coinage, First issue, Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross potent, tressure of seven arcs, large trefoils on cusps, triple pellet stops, double saltire after scotorvm, rev. three pellets in quarters of cross, double saltire stop after dns and p of ptector, inner legend without stops, rs replace bs in legend both sides, 2.58g/11h (SCBI 35, 533, same dies; cf. SCBI 72, 20; cf. B 3, fig. 340; S 5164A). Very fine or better, rare thus £200-£300 --- Provenance: Bt M. Vosper May 2013 This coin belongs to a group of eleven early intermediate obverse dies linking the single Type I obverse with the main coinage. Each of these dies shows alterations, changing from die to die until the layout matches the main coinage. This is the third die in the sequence, using the r punch for b, small letter v. double saltires after the legend and the bust with lank hair and rounded shoulders. The p in the outer reverse legend is from an oversize punch.
Lot 618
Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, ‘post-Brussels A’, Berwick, Iohan, io ha no nb’, pelleted hair, colon after rex, 1.39g/5h (SCBI 35, –; cf. B 14, fig. 90; cf. S 5048). Neatly struck on a round flan, good very fine and rare thus £300-£360 --- Provenance: Bt December 2011 This late group of coins, probably struck c. 1264-70, seems to be exclusive to the moneyer Iohan at Berwick. This example has large lettering, one of a number of letter founts used for the issue, suggesting it was struck over a considerable period of time.
Lot 663
David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Class A, Groat, class A01, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, small young bust, tressure of seven arcs, nothing in spandrels, saltire stops, ornate v in david, 4.64g/9h (SCBI 35, 364, same obv. die; B 8, fig. 254, same obv. die; S 5091). Better than very fine, toned, very rare £300-£400 --- Provenance: Bt Spink May 1987 Lord Stewartby updated his original listing of Class A Groats in ‘The Scottish Coinage’ in the following articles - ‘Unpublished Scottish Coins II’ (NC 1956) and ‘A 14th Century Hoard of Scottish Groats from Balleny Townland Co. Down’ (BNJ 1964), pointing out features which suggested that certain groats should be positioned very early in the series, perhaps right at the start. The vendor has designated such groats as A01-A03. The current specimen has three such features, (a) the ornate letter U used to represent the V of king’s name, (b) the tressure of seven arcs which appears to be an early experimental feature and soon abandoned and (c) a very large central pellet in the head of the sceptre. The obverse die of this coin is as Balleny Townland Hoard no. 1. Many of the early dies vary considerably in detail from one to another, suggesting die-cutters were innovating and experimenting before later settling on a formula for a sustained production run.
Lot 755
James V (1513-1542), Second coinage, Groat, Holyrood Abbey mint, type IIIc (iii), bust right with mantle and smooth chain, single-arched crown, seven jewels to band, strawberry-leaf decorations, ‘squarer’ hair style, letter a with bar at upper left, rev. shield with rounded base, cross-ends E, pelleted v in oppidv, no contraction after r of edinbvrgi, trefoil stops both sides, 2.58g/8h (SCBI 35, –; SCBI 58, –; SCBI 71, 393; B –, fig. –; S 5378). Good fine, the variety very rare £300-£400 --- Provenance: DNW Auction 163, 18-19 September 2019, lot 1754 The vendor notes three obverse dies with this distinctive barred A.
Lot 7
A WWII WAR GROUP OF FIVE MEDALS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCEto Flying Officer N.G.P. Munnery:1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal Canadian issue; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with maple leaf clasp and Bomber clasp; War Medal 1939-45 Canadian issue; together with his 'ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGHT LOG BOOK' and a letter dated 4 January 1945 declaring his death on March 31st 1944; a photograph of him in his flying attire and a World Medal 1939-45 to his wife (8)
Lot 224
A collection of 29 original WW1 letters 1917-19 sent by 102655 Private Sidney Barnes, 172 and 196, 7th Infantry Labour Company, Devonshire Regiment to his wife in Ladywood, Birmingham. 18 of the letters sent from France and Italy are in the original envelopes with censor stamps. 11 of the letters have YMCA letterheads. One letter is prefixed DADL (Deputy Assistant Director of Labour) GHQ 2nd Echelon, which suggests that Pvte Barnes may have been a batman, as does the prefix to another letter, 'Officer's Compound, no 3 Rest Camp'. A noteable cancellation from early 1919 is Army Post Office L1 indicating that Pte Barnes was at Legnano with the Italian Expeditionary Force. With research papers.
Lot 7
Local, BERKSHIRE, Wellington College, Talbot Medal, a silver award medal by Pinches, bust three-quarters. left, edge named (Kenneth MacKenzie 1910), 55mm, 101.75g; NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, King’s School, Peterborough, a silver award medal by A.S. & A.B. Wyon, arms, rev. named (Prize for English Essay Awarded to William George Collingwood), 54mm, 76.85g; Oundle School, a silver award medal by Mappin & Webb, arms, edge named (Open 220 yards 1939, Time 24 Secs, I.Ll. Grant), hallmarked London 1938, 42mm, 48.05g; WILTSHIRE, Marlborough College, a silver award medal by Vaughton & Sons, arms, rev. named (I.C MacDonald Throwing the Cricket Ball 91 Yds 2 Ins, 1933), hallmarked Birmingham, date letter unclear, 38mm, 33.40g [4]. About extremely fine £150-£180
Lot 432
Father and son medals and associated ephemera for John Horace Philips (WW1 DCM group of six) and Anthony Guy Philips (OBE (Civil Division) and WW2 medal pair). The DCM group comprising Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914/1915 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal, all named to 1487 Sgt J H Phillips, 23rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (1st Sportsmans) (Pte to Star, Cpl to War and Victory) with WW2 Defence Medal and War Medal and miniatures. The OBE (Civil Division) group comprising OBE (Civil Division) WW2 Defence Medal and War Medal for Anthony Guy Philips with miniatures, identity discs, OBE box and Royal Fusiliers 4th Infantry Division shoulder titles. The scrapbook / photo album containing approximately forty contemporary photographs (most with captions), newspaper cuttings, official documentation and postcards. Photos include Battalion at Hornchurch 1914-1915, Pay Parade Right Flank Company, Clipston Camp 1915, 3rd Platoon Guard and comrades captioned Blenchamp killed July 1916, Baker killed November 1916, R Wisdom, H S Dobbs, F Chinn, D M Robertson killed Delville July 1916, Eric Jordan, J H Ramskill M M, Bob Cope, etc. Newspaper cuttings of sportsmen who enlisted including boxer Jerry Delaney M M, cricketeers Ernest Hayes, Surry, E Hedren, Middlesex and W E Bates, Yorkshire, Christmas cards and menus, postcards, wounded in action letter 1st August 1916, XVIII Corps Signals School certificate, identity discs, hallmarked silver medal from Emma Cunliffe-Owen with message 'God Guard You', letter from Infantry Record Office regarding the presentation of the DCM, letters of congratulations, Certificate of Demobilisation, newspaper cuttings, Operations Map for the Battle of Cambrai, letter from Buckingham Palace dated 27th June 1937, a photo dated 1939 captioned 'B' Company 11th Queens Guildford National Defence Companies, Order by His Majesty, Conditions of Service, Enlistment, photographs 11th Queen's Regiment and 30th Queen's Regiment, letters and certificates 'For Gallantry or Good Service', Soldier's Service and Pay book, letter from Infantry Records dated February 1949 explaining to John that his application for the T A Efficiency Medal has failed on account that he was three days short of the 12 years service to qualify, service photos of Anthony including group and individual examples, Royal Fusilier Association membership card, permanent pass, 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, Skill at Arms Record Book etc. Three personal diaries for 1915, 1917 and 'The Soldier's Own Diary' 1918 for Sgt J H Philips. Entries for 1915 include 25th/26th January 'Still in Festubert Trenches, Kink wins DCM, relieved by 24th Fusiliers, sent back to Bethume', 30th June 'Relieved from Vimy Ridge by the 1st K R R', 1st August 'Left res line, went up Longueveal Alley Comms trench bombarded whole time, was slightly wounded by a piece of HE', 20th August 'Saw airman killed, falling from balloon', 3rd October 'Line opposite Serne, left Baisin Wood and went into front line, relieved 13th Royal Sussex,' 8th November 'Inspection by Queen and Princess Mary Bertrancourt', 29th November 'Artillery duels frequent and aeroplanes V anti Aircracft guns, went into trenches, Sapping under fire 4.30-9.30pm', 25th December 'Went into trenches, relieved 1st Berks had a foul time Xmas Day, never had worse'. Entries for 1917 include 17th February 'Over the top SW of Petit Miraumont captured Bosche (sic) front line' 29th April 'Attack on Oppy Wood', 3rd May 'Attached Oppy Wood in morning, gained little ground, relieved by 14th Warwicks'. Entries for 1918 include 12th February 'Arrived in Blighty on leave', 12th/13th March 'Left Metz, went to support at Highland Ridge, gas shell attack', 20th/21st August 'Went in line at Ayette, attacked in front of Ayette and took all objectives', 16th November 'La Longueville' 12th December 'Elsenborn (Germany)' Ephemera includes copy of supplement to the London Gazette number 31219, history of the Kensignton Battalion 22nd Royal Fusiliers, New Testament Jubilee 1887 edition, three maps comprising Namur and two for Valenciennes, Sir John French's Despatches Graphic Special No 1 and 2 etc
Lot 275
FAIRBAIRN SYKES TYPE COMMANDO KNIFE, 29.5cms (overall l) with leather sheath, Brusletts sheath knife, 21cms (overall l) with embossed leather sheath, Chinese lock knife with wooden and brass handle, 9.5cms (blade) and a sword design letter knife, 25cms (l)Provenance: private collection Ynys Mon
Lot 200
This wreath was a message from Napoleon's supporters in London, Elizabeth and Henry Holland. They led the opposition to the Emperor's imprisonment on St. Helena. Lady Holland, sent him these plants from England to soften his imprisonment and remind him of his native Corsica. These flowers symbolize charity, generosity and delicacy. A wreath of dried immortelle flowers lay on the floor on the day Napoleon Bonoparte died on May 5, 1821. This object has a high antique value as it was a symbol and testimony of the last days of the great Emperor, his imprisonment and seclusion. At antique shows to see this artifact is extremely rare, if not exceptional event. After the Emperor's death, the wreath was given to his inner circle of generals as a precious memento. In 1836, this wreath was presented to Morecbal Bertrand during his visit to Bordeaux. A letter enclosed with the wreath characterizes its value as an object of remembrance of the Great Man's most loyal friend. For collectors and connoisseurs of antiques this artifact is of special interest, being directly related to Napoleon and his last years of life on the island conveying in itself a special energy and importance in history.
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Lot 2279
Kleiner Biedermeier-TafelleuchterSilber. Achtfach gekanteter Stand, übergehend in trompetenförmigen, von Eierstabfries umzogenen Fuß, beschwert. Vasenförmige Tülle getragen von einem stilisierten, blütenähnlichen Godronenkranz. Gest., Beschauzeichen, Jahresbuchstabe "T", Meister Carl Friedrich Korok (wird Meister 1834). Gew. ca. 175 g. H. 13,5 cm. Vgl. Hintze, Breslau, Nr. 26/27, 48 und S. 103.A small Wroclaw Biedermeier weighted silver candlestick by Carl Friedrich Korok (master since 1834). Assay, master´s mark, date letter "T".Schlesien. Breslau. 1849 - 1861.
Lot 2322
Gemischtes BesteckkonvolutSilber. 53-tlg.; 6 vergoldete Tafellöffel, 6 -gabeln, 6 Teelöffel, 3 Fischmesser, 3 -gabeln, 12 teilw. vergoldete Obstmesser mit Perlmuttergriff, 11 Buttermesser mit schneckenförmigem Griff, ein Salatbesteck mit muschelförmiger Laffe sowie vier Spieße mit Ringgriff. Teilw. mongr. "J(?)B". Dazu 28 Besteckteile aus Silber sowie versilbert. Teilw. gest. 800, 900, Beschaumarken, Jahresbuchstaben, unterschiedliche Herstellerzeichen u. a. Willkens & Söhne (Bremen). Gew. zus. ca. 2380 g (Gew. ohne gefüllte Teile ca. 1525 g). A mixed 53-piece parcel-gilt silver cutlery. Partly monogrammed, stainless steel blades or mother of pearl handles. Partly standard mark 800, 900, different assay, maker´s marks, date letter. 28 plated and silver cutlery items added.Deutsch/Frankreich/Niederlande. 19./20. Jh.
Lot 2310
Paar ZierväschenSterlingsilber. Flacher, profilierter Rundstand, beschwert. Konischer, glatter Vasenkorpus in weit ausgestelltem, filigran in Form von Stabfries und stilisiertem Blattkranz durchbrochen gearbeitetem Rand endend. Auf dem Stand zwei gravierte Wappen u. a. das Wappen der Freiherren von Bethmann. Gest., Beschaumarken, Herstellerzeichen, Jahresbuchstabe "n". Gew. zus. ca. 395 g. H. 17 cm.A pair of small filigree English Sterling silver vases. With engraved coat of arms. Assay and maker´s mark. Date letter "n".England. Birmingham. William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 1912.Abb. im Internet
Lot 2304
Paar kleine TafelleuchterSterlingsilber. Quadratischer, getreppt ansteigender Stand mit gekanteten Ecken, beschwert. Sich gering verjüngender, facettierter Schaft, übergehend in Tülle mit breiter Traufschale. Schaft verziert mit Medaillon-, Schleifen- und Blütenkelchdekor. Besch.; Gest., Beschauzeichen, Herstellerzeichen, Jahresbuchstabe "S". Gew. zus. ca. 400 g. H. 10 cm. A pair of small English Sterling silver weighted candlesticks. Assay mark, maker´s mark, date letter "S". Damaged.England. Sheffield. James Dixon & Sons Ltd. 1910.
Lot 2281
Elegante AnbietschaleSilber. Gering profiliert ausgestellter, flacher Rundstand, übergehend in weit ausschwingende, glatte Schale mit schmalem Lippenrand. Innen vergoldet. Gest., Beschauzeichen, Meister Hermann Julius Wilm (tätig seit 1857), Jahresbuchstabe "E". Gew. ca. 390 g. H. 6,5 cm. D. 22 cm.Vgl. Scheffler, Berlin, BZ 15, 22, Nr. 2008.A German elegant silver bowl by Hermann Julius Wilm (active since 1857). Gilt inside. Assay and master's mark. Date letter "E".Deutsch. Berlin. 1854/1860.
Lot 2280
Spätbiedermeier-ZuckerkastenSilber. Über vier Kugelfüßen mittig wulstartig bombierter Korpus mit Scharnierdeckel und glatter Wandung. Schauseitiger Drücker in Form von reliefplastischen Akanthusblättern. Auf dem Deckel ein graviertes Allianzwappen unter Freiherrenkrone. Innen vergoldet. Schloss fehlt. Gest. 12 Lot, Tremolierstrich, Meister Johann George Wilhelm Peters (wird Meister 1829), Jahresbuchstabe "D". Gew. ca. 255 g. H. 8 cm.14 cm x 10 cm. Vgl. Scheffler, Berlin, BZ 15, 21, Nr. 344.A German late Biedermeier silver sugar box by Johann George Wilhelm Peters (master since 1829) with engraved coat of arms. Gilt inside. Lock missing. Standard mark 12 lot, test mark, assay and master´s mark. Date letter "D".Deutsch. Berlin. 1854/1860.
Lot 2308
Konvolut GewürzgefäßeSilber, farbloses Glas. Teilw. in originalem Etui. 9-tlg. Zwei Gewürzsets, zwei Senftöpfchen, eine Miniatur-Zuckerdose, zwei Streuer, zwei Salieren. Teilw. monogr.; Ein Salzstreuer fehlt. Unterschiedlich gest. mit 835, 13 Lot, Beschaumarken, Herstellerzeichen und Jahresbuchstaben. H. 4 cm - 14 cm.A mixed set of silver and glass spice jars. Partly with original case or monogrammed. One saltshaker missing. Different marked with standard marks 835 or 13 lot, assay marks, maker´s marks and date letter.Deutsch/England. 19./20. Jh.Abb. im Internet
Lot 2305
Kleine TeekanneSterlingsilber. Über vier stilisierten Füßen gebauchter, glatter Korpus, übergehend in wellenförmig ausschwingenden Rand. Bombiert aufgewölbter Scharnierdeckel mit Balusterknauf. Tief angesetzter Röhrenausguss und Ohrenhenkel aus ebonisiertem Holz. Gest., Beschauzeichen, Herstellerzeichen, Jahresbuchstabe "q". Gew. ca. 325 g. H. 14,5 cm.A small English Sterling silver tea pot. Assay and maker´s mark. Date letter "q".England. Sheffield. Walker & Hall. 1908.
Lot 2317
Konvolut TischaccessoiresSilber. 6-tlg.; Stövchen, Tintenfasshalter und Sahnegießer, drei Eierbecher mit Besitzergravur. Dazu ein versilberter Untersetzer sowie zwei Deckel. Teilw. gest. 800, 830, 835, Beschauzeichen und Herstellerzeichen u. a. John Sanderson & Son Ltd (Sheffield), Wilkens & Söhne (Bremen) und Jacob Grimminger (Schwäbisch Gmünd), teilw. Jahresbuchstaben. Gew. zus. ca. 1245 g (Silberobjekte). A mixed set of six silver table accessories, partly engraved. Added two lids and a plated coaster. Standard mark 800, 830, 835, partly assay marks, maker´s marks and date letter.England/Deutsch. 19./20. Jh.Abb. im Internet
Lot 2313
Dekorative viktorianische TischklingelSterlingsilber und Metall. Vier konische, ausgestellte Füße, übergehend in haubenartigen, floral durchbrochen gearbeiteten Korpus aus reliefplastischem Blattwerk, Blüten und C-Schwüngen. Schauseitig mit freier Kartusche. Obenauf Drehknopf in Form einer Blütenrosette. Unterhalb der Klingelmechanismus aus Metall. Rest.; Gest., Beschaumarken, Meister Samuel Walton Smith (tätig seit 1882), Jahresbuchstabe "r". H. 7 cm. D. 10 cm.A decorative English Victorian Sterling silver and metal table bell by Samuel Walton Smith (active since 1882). Minor restored. Assay mark, master´s mark, date letter "r".England. Birmingham. 1891.Abb. im Internet
Lot 2366
Ziertasse mit Hoeroldt-Chinoiserienauf Unterschale. Becherförmig mit mehrfach gekantetem J-Henkel. Umlaufend der Wandung und im Spiegelmedaillon szenische Darstellung von Chinesen in blühender Gartenlandschaft bei der Speisenzubereitung und Abwiegen von Tee bzw. mit Spielzeugen. Feine, polychrome, goldgehöhte Malerei. Unterschale mit Kakiemonblüten und -zweige. Jeweils Goldbuchstabe H. Teilw. unw. rest.; Schwertermarke. H. 6 cm. Provenienz: aus der Auflösung einer bedeutenden norddeutschen Privatsammlung.A porcelain cup and saucer finely painted with Hoeroldt chinoiserie. Former's mark. Each with Gold letter H. Partly insignificantly restored. Crossed swords mark.Meissen. Um 1745.
Lot 2548
Große Kratervase mit antikisierendem ReliefdekorHellblau-weiße, sog. Jasperware (Steingut). Auf rundem Fuß gedrückt-bauchiger, kelchartig abgesetzter Korpus mit weit ausschwingendem Rand. Seitliche Bogenhenkel und gewölbter Deckel mit stilisiertem Pinienknauf. Auf der Wandung klassizistischer Reliefauflagendekor aus antikisierenden, weiblichen Figuren und Putten in stilisierter Landschaft auf hellblauem Fond. Nach Vorlagen von John Flaxman. Umlaufende Akanthus- und Lanzettblattfriese. Jahresbuchstabe. Eingepresste Manufakturmarke. H. 44 cm. Vgl. Victoria and Albert Museum, Inv.-Nr. WE.9553-2014.A large lidded blue and white jasper ware crater vase with applied figural reliefs and ornamental borders. Date letter. Impressed manufacturer's mark.England. Etruria. Wedgwood. Um 1899.
Lot 2306
Zuckerstreuer im George II-StilSterlingsilber. Über gering aufgewölbtem, ausgestelltem Rundfuß konischer Korpus mit kantig abgesetzter Schulter und schlankem Hals in hochgezogenem, floral durchbrochen gearbeitetem Steckdeckel mit Balusterknauf endend. Wandung umzogen von Godronen, Kanneluren und reliefplastischen Blütenfestons. Gest., Beschaumarken, Herstellerzeichen, Jahresbuchstabe "c". Gew. ca. 205 g. H. 22,3 cm.An English George II style Sterling silver sugar caster. Assay and maker´s mark. Date letter "c".England. Sheffield. John Round & Son Ltd. 1895.
Lot 463
A yellow coloured metal hinged ring, inset with a scarab, the undersigned with hieroglyphics, ring size I 1/2, with a letter dated 1966 about the ring, and a silver coloured metal small box and cover, inset with a pottery scarabbox weight: 12.3 g all inring shank unmarked and untestedring weight: 4.4 g all in
Lot 10
An interesting collection of metal printing blocks. Metal and wood mounted examples to include the royal coat of arms, Prince of Wales's feathers, arms of the City of London Corporation, St. Edward's crown, etc. The largest 6.5cm x 5.5cm x 2cm. Together with metal alphabet letter printing blocks.Provenance: Reputedly formerly in the possession of an individual who worked at the Bank of England.
Lot 49
The Royal Wedding of HM King Charles III (when Prince of Wales) to Lady Diana Spencer, 1981. A letter on Lord Chamberlain's Office stationery providing instructions on appropriate dress for guests, and an entrance ticket to Bishop's Closet (South), St. Paul's Cathedral, on purple card, numbered 003. Together with a Queen Elizabeth II Grant of Arms illuminated scroll in red box with gilt ER ciphers (3).
Lot 244
Ellis, George Viner, Illustrations of Dissections, 1867, Illustrations of Dissections, IN A SERIES OF ORIGINAL COLOURED PLATES THE SIZE OF LIFE, REPRESENTING THE DISSECTION OF THE HUMAN BODY, WITH DESCRIPTIVE LETTER-PRESS IN DEMY OCTAVO. BY GEORGE VINER ELLIS, Professor of Anatomy in University College, London; AND G. H. FORD, ESQ, THE DRAWINGS ARE FROM NATURE AND ON STONE BY MR. FORD FROM DISSECTIONS BY PROFESSOR ELLIS. LONDON: JAMES WALTON, BOOKSELLER AND PUBLISHER TO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 137, GOWER STREET. 1867. large folio, missing back board, front board loose stitching coming apart, plates with foxing to edges,
Lot 240
A Folio Catalogue of Engravings of the Microscopes of the Crisp Collection, An unusual catalogue of the Frank Crisp Collection of Microscopes, folio, half leather with green faux leather to boards, black leather spine with gilt lettering for ‘MICROSCOPES IN MR FRANK CRISPS COLLECTION’, with orange end papers, with a pocket of the same to accept a copy of ‘The Collection of Antique Microscopes, Tuesday , February 17th 1925, Stevens’s Auctions Rooms’, with 78 pages of engravings of all the main microscope from the Crisp Collection, with microscope collection shelving units, & display cabinets to the rear of the book, some of the engravings with hand written notes that correspond to the entries in the auction catalogue Frustratingly there are some aspects of the book missing, firstly a past owners signature has been crudely erased from the top corner of the inside page, secondly an old letter/page is missing from the front of the book, the outline can be seen against the pages oposit and there is some old tape suggesting it was put in after the publication by a previous owner, the hand written descriptions below the microscope engravings have been compared to the hand writing of Frank Crisp and there is no correlation. It’s certainly possible that Crisp had this book made for him, he was no stranger to publishing books having had a private run of 1000 copies of his book ‘Medieval Gardens’ gardens published by John Lane, The Bodley Head Limited, in 1924. However, the auction catalogue was of course produced after his death so how could it be fitted to the inside of the boards, unless the end papers were a later addition or replacement. In conclusion this is perhapse the only known copy of the complete collection of microscopes from the Crisp collection before it was broken up at Stevens’s Auction in 1925, the book would have been an expensive venture only possible at the time as a private publication by Frank Crisp as he would have been the only one with access to the collection in such detail. There would not have been the time or inclination for this to have been produced after his death. the science museum in London has a copy of the notes and drawings made by Thomas Henry Court, object number: 1934-133, but not a copy of this book Provenance: previous owners name in pen to the auction catalogue and inside cover of the book of B. Bracegirdle Sir Frank Crisp, 1st Baronet, distinguished himself not only in the legal arena but also as a active meber in the field of microscopy. Born on October 25, 1843, in London, Crisp's early years were marked by personal tragedy, losing his mother at a tender age. Raised by his grandfather, John Filby Childs, Crisp exhibited a remarkable intellect and an insatiable curiosity about the natural world. His journey into the world of law commenced at the age of 16 when he began his apprenticeship with a solicitor firm while simultaneously pursuing studies at the University of London. His academic prowess earned him a BA in 1864 and LLB in 1865, laying the foundation for his legal career. In 1867, Crisp married Catherine Howes, embarking on a partnership that would see them deeply involved in both legal and scientific pursuits. Crisp's passion for microscopy led him to become an enthusiastic member of the Royal Microscopical Society, where he not only participated actively but also served in various capacities, including as an officer. His generosity towards the society manifested through donations of furniture, books, and instruments, illustrating his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Despite his burgeoning legal career, Crisp's fascination with the microscopic world remained undiminished. He delved into the intricacies of microscopy, contributing significantly to the understanding of this field. Crisp's legal expertise garnered him prestigious clients, including foreign railroad companies and the Imperial Japanese Navy. His involvement in drafting the contract for the cutting of the renowned Cullinan diamond underscored his prowess in navigating complex legal agreements. In recognition of his invaluable services to the Liberal Party, Crisp was knighted in 1907 and subsequently elevated to the baronetcy in 1913. These honors reflected not only his legal acumen but also his unwavering commitment to public service. Beyond his legal and scientific pursuits, Crisp was a passionate horticulturist. He acquired Friar Park in Henley-on-Thames in 1889 and transformed it into a botanical marvel, featuring an impressive alpine garden inspired by his love for natural beauty.
Lot 176
Negretti & Zambra Weather Watch English, c.1900, engraved to the silvered face 'Negretti & Zambra' , the weather watch pocket barometer with three concentric silvered dials, outer ring indicating pressure, ring for wind direction, center with altitude correction and windows for fall rise and steady, rear of case with letter codes for forecasts, case circumference with altitude correction scale, in velvet lined dark red Morocco case impressed with later gilt lettering for 'W.J.S. 1934, Footnote: responds to plastic bag test, suspension hoop missing, push button to case catch missing Forecasting weather with the Negretti & Zambra Weather Watch - This pocket barometer contains Negretti & Zambras Weather Forecaster, which was patented in 1915 and developed based on real weather conditions observed over a span of ten years. To forecast the weather, you can set the wind direction and align the central disc with the steel pointer on the dial. Adjusting the altitude correction involves rotating the rear cover until the arrow lines up with the appropriate level on the scale engraved on the side of the case. By considering whether the pressure has been rising, falling, or remaining steady, along with the season (summer or winter), you can read the letter that appears within the corresponding sector in the center of the dial. A detailed description of its operation can be found on page 89 of Banfield's book "BAROMETERS Aneroid and Barographs", with an illustration on page 87.
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