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dating: 1836 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of bronze. On the obverse side-by-side busts (left) of Ferdinand I, Francis I and Ferdinand II; on the border 'TEMPLVM A FERD.I INCHOATVM A. MDCCCXVI. A FRAN.I PROSECVTVM FERD.II ABSOLVIT A. MDCCCXXXVI'; opus ' A. CARIELLO FECIT./ D.CICCARELLI M.P'. On the reverse, a beautiful representation of the interior of the cathedral with architrave inscribed' D.O.M.AC D. FRANCISCO A PAVLA EX VOTO', below 'T. VERNUCCI FECIT / D. CICCARELLI M.P.'. 152 g. The Royal Papal cathedral of San Francesco di Paola, located in Plebiscito Square in Naples, is one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in Italy. Its origins date back to 1809, when Joachim Murat decided to demolish the existing convents to enlarge the square and commissioned Leopoldo Laperuta to build the new structures. Laperuta built a majestic portico supported by 38 Doric columns. With the Bourbon Restoration of 1815, King Ferdinand I wanted to build a cathedral dedicated to St Francis of Paola as a sign of gratitude for the reconquest of the kingdom, and entrusted the work to the Swiss architect Pietro Bianchi. Work began in 1817 and was completed in 1824, with the solemn inauguration in 1836 by Pope Gregory XVI.Andrea Cariello, the first engraver of the Naples Mint, produced numerous medals, including the commemorative medal for the completion of the Cathedral, with a three-dimensional reverse designed by Tommaso Vernucci. diameter 6.4 cm.

dating: 1841 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Bronze, medal Sepulchre of Charles Felix at Altacomba. On the obverse, veiled diademed bust (left) of Maria Christina Bourbon, on the border 'M. CHRISTINA BORBONIA AVG. TEMPLVM ALTAECVMBAE PERFECIT'; opus “G. GALEAZZI F.”. On the reverse, front view of the church of Altacolomba, on the border 'HIC IACET CAROLVS FELIX REX OPTIMVS'; on the exergue line 'ERN. MELANO ARCH. G. GALEAZZI F.' and in the exergue “MDCCCXLI”. diameter 5.5 cm.

dating: 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of bronze. One to commemorate the assumption of the throne of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, opus 'DE ROSA / REGA / CATENACCI'; the second for the return from the trip to Sicily, opus 'DE ROSA / REGA / LAUDICINA'; the last for the industrial exhibition on 30th May, opus 'CARRIELLO'. diameter 5.4. - 6.4 - 6.7 cm.

dating: 1837 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of bronze. On the obverse, busts (right), on the border 'FERDINANDVS II ET MARIA THERESIA AVSTRIACA REGNI VTR. SIC. R. R.'; below 'D'ANDREA F. / D. CICCARELLI M. P'. On the reverse, Hymen receiving a torch from a winged genie, behind, two doves on a memorial stone decorated with the coats of arms of the Bourbon and Habsburg families; on the border 'VETERI CONCORDIA NOVO SANGVINIS NEXV FIRMATA'; on the exergue 'L. ARNAVD F. - V. CATENACCI INV / FAVSTISS CONIVGIVM TRIDENTI CELEBRATVM V ID IAN A MDCCCXXXVII D / CICCARELLI M P.'. diameter 6.8 cm.

dating: 1846 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Inauguration of the railway from Naples to Caserta. On the obverse a bust (left) in high relief. With the inscription 'FERDINANDVS II SICILIAR REX PROVIDENTISS'. Opus Aloy Arnaud Scvlpsit - D. CICCARELLI M. P. On the front, two winged genii, representing Peace and War, shake hands near a stele with Bourbon lilies. diameter 7.3 cm.

dating: 1848 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of gilded bronze. On the obverse, the side-by-side busts of the Pope and King, on the border 'PIO. IX. P.O.M. FERDINAND II. KING OF THE KINGDOM OF THE TWO SICILIES'; opus 'CATENACCI FECE.'. On the reverse, view of the fortress and bastions of Gaeta, on the border 'L'ARMATA NAPOLITANA A MEMORIA DELL'ESULE PIO IN GAETA SACRAVA AL SUO AMATO RE'; on the exergue line 'CATENACCI FECE', below '26. NOVEMBER'. Rare. 99 g. Issued at the request of the command of the Bourbon army. In November 1848, after the assassination of Pellegrino Rossi, head of the Pontifical Government, the internal situation rapidly deteriorated, forcing the Holy Father to flee from Rome and seek refuge in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies under Bourbon protection. Initially, he settled in Gaeta on 24th November 1848, then moved to Portici on 4th September 1849, where he remained until 4th April 4 1850. diameter 5.7 cm.

dating: 1738 provenance: Naples, For the wedding of Charles of Bourbon and Maria Amalia. On the obverse, the busts of the king and queen facing each other and with the inscription 'CAROLUS UTRIUSQUE SICILIÆ REX MARIA AMALIA REGINA POLONIÆ PRINCEPS'. Opus H. P. Groskurt. On the reverse, the inscription 'CAROLI-UTRSQUE-SICILIAE REGIS-ET MARIAE REX-GIAE POLONIAE PRINCIPIS-SPONSALIA-DRESDAE-M.DCC.XXXVIII'. 36 g. diameter 4.08 cm.

dating: 1767 provenance: Vienna, Coined medal, issued to commemorate the death of Maria Josepha Archduchess of Austria, betrothed to Ferdinand IV of Bourbon. On the obverse bust of Maria Joséphée on the right with the inscription 'M - JOSEPHA - AVSTR - FERDIN - IV - VTR - SICIL - REGI - DESPONS - 8 - SEPT - 1767'. Opus WIDEMAN (Vienna Mint). On the reverse side allegorical scene of the Mary Josep's soul accompanied on the wings of eternity and inscription 'AD AETENAS NVPTIAS DVCTA XV - OCT - MDCCLXVII -', bottom right 'PK.' and below 'NATA XIX - MARTII = MDCCLI -'. 26 g. diameter 4.16 cm.

dating: Second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, All in bronze. One to commemorate the drainage of the Tavoliere delle Puglie; 1830, opus 'F. REGA / F. D'ANDREA / A. ARANUD'. One issued in 1825, to commemorate the visit of the Royal family of Naples to the Mint of Milan. One medal issued to commemorate the visit of Marie Caroline Ferdinand Louise of Bourbon (daughter of Francis I, Princess of the Two Sicilies and Duchess of Berry 1798-1870) to the Paris mint on 22-06-1825. One issued on 22-06-1825 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Salerno to the French Mint; opus 'BARRE /DE PUYMAURIN D.'. And finally a medal for the Royal Fine Arts Award; opus 'CATENACCI / REGA'. diameter various cm.

dating: about 1845 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, In silver, on the obverse a relieved bust of Giambattista Vico (right), on the border GIO. BAT VICO NATO IN NAPOLI NEL MDCLXX. MORTO NEL MDCCXLIII'; opus 'V. CATENACCI / L. ARNAUD'. On the reverse, turreted Italy seated on the left holds a lighted torch; in the background the Gulf of Naples. In the exergue 'VII CONGRESSO DEGLI/ SCIENZIATI ITALIANI/ NAPOLI MDCCCXLV'. Very rare. Ferdinand II of Bourbon period (1830-59). The rarity of this coin is due to the fact that only 80 specimens were minted, as the date of Vico's death is incorrect: the first issue shows 1743, while the correct date is 1744. diameter 6 cm.

dating: about 1720 provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, On the obverse, the busts (rights) of Victor Emmanuel I and Maria Theresa of Austria. Opus 'A. LAVY F'. On the reverse, the busts of Carlo Ludovico of Bourbon, Duke of Lucca and Maria Teresa daughter of Victor Emmanuel I and the inscriptions 'CAROLUS LVDOV BORBINIVS - MARIA TERESIA SABAUDA', 'FIDES MVTVA' and 'MDCCCXX'. 34 gr. diameter 4 cm.

dating: 1707 provenance: Naples, Commemoration of the entry of the Austrian imperial troops into Naples. On the obverse the Austrian army marches towards the city of Naples, in front of it a man holds out the keys to the city, followed by citizens with palm branches and inscription 'DESERTOS VIDERE LOCOS LITTVSQVE RELICTVM', below 'NEAPOLIS A GALL DESERT / A CAES : OCC : D7 IVL / 1707'. On the reverse a horse (symbol of Naples) and a Bourbon in armour fallen to the ground and inscription 'NOVA VELOCEM CINGVLA LAEDIT EQVVM'. On the cut 'ANIMOSVS HABENIS PARET EQVVS LENTIS. OVID'. 34 g. diameter 4.55 cm.

dating: 1836 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of bronze. On the obverse, side-by-side busts of King and Queen Maria Christina, on the border 'FERDINANDVS II. ET MARIA CHRISTINA REGNI VTR. SICIL. R. R.', opus 'B.CICCARELLI M.P. / V. CATENACCI DIR. / M. LAUDICINA F.'. On the reverse, allegory of the City of Naples in the guise of a turreted woman, sitting (left) and resting her right hand on a shield with an unbridled horse; with the left hand she is crowning the royal child presented by a winged Genius, at the top 'PERENNITATIS PIGNVS', in the exergue 'FRANCISCVS DVX CALABRIÆ NATVS XVII KAL. FEB. ANN. MDCCCXXXVI', and below 'V. CATENACCI INV. / B. CICCARELLI M. P. / A. CARIELLO F.' On the border some pitting. King Ferdinand II wished to commemorate the birth of his first-born heir with a medal. Instructions for the medal were given to the Mint Controller on 16 May 1836. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, despite Laudicina's efforts to complete the medal in time for the occasion, there were delays caused by the malfunctioning of the mint's large press, forcing them to use the common press for coinage. The King, not entirely satisfied, wanted to see more designs before making a decision. In the end he chose a second design and the two specimens of the first medal were returned to the mint with instructions to cancel them. Laudicina died in July 1839, and it was not until June 1842 that the Director General authorised the engraver Andrea Cariello to complete the die, which was completed in September 1842. The King ordered the usual quantities of 12 gold, 50 silver and 200 bronze medals, which were delivered to the Ministry on 30 September 1842. The title of Duke of Calabria was traditionally conferred on the heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Naples. Francis II of Bourbon, baptised Francis of Assisi Maria Leopold, born in Naples on 16 January 1836, was the last King of the Two Sicilies. diameter 6.4 cm.

dating: 1820 provenance: Duchy of Lucca, To commemorate the marriage between Maria Theresa of Savoy and Carlo Ludovico, Prince of Lucca. On the obverse, necked busts (right). Opus: A. LAVY. On the reverse, busts facing each other of Charles Louis of Bourbon, Duke of Lucca and Maria Theresa, daughter of Victor Emmanuel I with the inscription 'CAROLVS LVDOVICO BORBONIVS / MARIA THERESIA SABAVDIA', below: FIDES MVTVA, bottom: MDCCCXX. diameter 4 cm.

dating: 1768 provenance: Vienna, Made of silver. On the obverse bust of the queen (right), on the border 'M. CAROLINA AUSTR FERDINANDO IV UTR SICILIÆ REGINUPTA'; opus 'WIDEMAN'. On the reverse, winged genius and cupid, at the center an altar featuring the coats of arms of the Houses of Bourbon and Habsburg side by side, at the top 'ORTITVS ALTERNIS NEXIBVS', in the exergue 'NUPT. GEL. VIN . PROCV FERD. A. A. 7. APR. 1768'. 26 g. Kingdom of Naples. diameter 4.2 cm.

dating: 1825 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of silver. On the obverse a depiction of the two busts (right), on the border the inscription 'FRANCISCVS I ET ELISABETH PP. FF. AA. VTR. SICIL ET HIER. RR.' and in small letters 'R.M.P.'; opus 'F. REGA DIR. / F. D'ANDREA F.'. On the reverse a crown on a Bourbon lily, above a dove with outstretched wings hovers between rays of light, all within two olive branches joined by a bow; with the inscription 'DIVINIS / AVSPICIS' on the border and in smaller letters 'F. REGA DIR. / MDCCCXXV / A. ARNAUD F. Very rare. 133 g. diameter 6 cm.

dating: 1856 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, In metal. On the obverse, Francesco Bentivegna, kneeling, uncovering his chest and holding the bandage he has removed from his eyes; on the border 'IMPAZIENTE CON POCHI RUPPE GUERRA ALLA MALA SIGNORIA PRELUDENDO COL PROPRIO SANGUE ALL'ITALICA LIBERTÀ 1856'’; on the exergue line, on the right, 'P T F', in the exergue 'F BENTIVEGNA'. On the reverse, the body of Agesilao Milano on the waters of the Bay of Naples with head resting on a palm branch, in the distance Vesuvius; on the border 'SOLO IN PIENA LUCE A VISO APERTO SI LEVO CONTRO L'EMPIO ACCAMPATO E POTENTE REDENTORE CIVILE', under the head '1856', below 'A MILANO'. A medal minted in 1856 to commemorate the sacrifice of Baron Francesco Bentivegna, leader of the anti-Bourbon uprising in Mezzojuso, who was executed by firing squad on December 20th, 1856, and that of soldier Agesilao Milano, hanged on December 13, 1856, for his attempted assassination of King Ferdinand during the military review on December 8th. diameter 4.5 cm.

dating: 1769 provenance: Duchy of Parma, Proxy marriage between Don Ferdinando of Bourbon, Duke of Parma, and Maria Amelia. On the obverse, a bust (right) and the inscription 'M. AMALIA AVSTR FERDINANDO BORBON PARM DVCI NVPTA.' Opus: Wiedemann. On the reverse, at the center, a palm tree with shields featuring the coat of arms of Austria on the right and Bourbon on the left, united by a ribbon held by the allegory of the Po river, seated on the right with a flowing vase; on the left stands Hymen with wings spread and a torch in hand. In the exergue: 'NVPTIAE CELEBRATAE VINDOB / PROCURATORE FERDINANDO / ARCH AUST XXVII IUNII/ MDCCLXIX.' 26 g. diameter 4.33 cm.

dating: 1841 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of silver. On the obverse, diademed and veiled bust of Maria Christina Bourbon (left), on the border 'M. CHRISTINA BORBONIA AVG. TEMPLVM ALTAECVMBAE PERFECIT'; opus 'G. GALEAZZI F.'. On the reverse, front view of the church of Altacolomba, on the border 'HIC IACET CAROLVS FELIX REX OPTIMVS'; on the exergue line 'ERN. MELANO ARCH. G. GALEAZZI F.' and in the exergue 'MDCCCXLI'. Rare. 87 g. dimensions 5.5 cm.

dating: 1825 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, On the obverse, representation of the two busts (right), on the border inscription 'FRANCISCVS I ET ELISABETH PP. FF. AA. VTR. SICIL ET HIER. RR.' and in small letters “R.M.P.”; opus 'F. REGA DIR. / F. D'ANDREA F.'. On the reverse, crown on a Bourbon lily, above a dove with open wings flying between rays of light, the entire decoration within two olive branches joined by a bow; on the border inscription 'DIVINIS / AVSPICIS' and in smaller letters 'F. REGA DIR. / MDCCCXXV / A. ARNAUD F.' diameter 6 cm.

MONTBLANC, PATRON OF ARTS, LOUIS XIV 4810 A LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN, NO. 0915/4810, 1994 Cap and Barrel: Silver gilt engraved with bands of fleur-de-lys, stamped with .925 common control mark Nib and Filling System: Medium yellow coloured nib, stamped 18K and 750, piston filling system, uninked Accessories: Original Louis XIV box, Louis XIV Reply Card and International Service Certificate, Louis XIV outer card box and white card sleeve Louis XIV, le Roi Solei, was the Bourbon King of France from 1643 - 1715. Under Louis' patronage, the artistic life of late 17th and early 18th century France flourished at the Palace of Versailles, and the Académie Française. The Baroque period saw the transformation of architecture, literature, music, architecture and all of the decorative and visual arts.Provenance: A Single Owner Collection of Fine and Limited Edition Montblanc Pens and Accessories Condition Report: Delivered to Dreweatts with pen still factory vacuum sealed in plastic wrap and opened by Dreweatts for inspection only. As new, uninked and unused. Some wear to the outer card box and some scuffing to lacquer box.Condition Report Disclaimer

MONTBLANC, PATRON OF ARTS, LOUIS XIV 4810 A LIMITED EDITION FOUNTAIN PEN, NO. 0211/4810, 1994 Cap and Barrel: Silver gilt engraved with bands of fleur-de-lys, stamped with .925 common control mark Nib and Filling System: Fine yellow coloured nib, stamped 18K and 750, piston filling system, uninked Accessories: Original Louis XIV box, Louis XIV International Service Certificate and booklet, Louis XIV outer card box and white card sleeve Louis XIV, le Roi Solei, was the Bourbon King of France from 1643 - 1715. Under Louis' patronage, the artistic life of late 17th and early 18th century France flourished at the Palace of Versailles, and the Académie Française. The Baroque period saw the transformation of architecture, literature, music, architecture and all of the decorative and visual arts.Provenance: A Single Owner Collection of Fine and Limited Edition Montblanc Pens and Accessories Condition Report: Delivered to Dreweatts with pen still factory vacuum sealed in plastic wrap and opened by Dreweatts for inspection only. As new, uninked and unused. Some wear to the outer card box and scuffing to lacquer box.Condition Report Disclaimer

NICOLAES MAES (DUTCH 1634-1693) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN; AND PORTRAIT OF A LADY Oil on canvas, a pair The portrait of a Lady is signed (lower right) Each 65 x 56cm (25½ x 22 in.) (2) Provenance: Sale, Dorotheum, 23 June 1992, lot 88, 89 According to label on the verso, the sitters are identified as two members of the House of Montmorency, one of the oldest noble families in France, dating back to the tenth century. The family, since its first appearance in history in the person of Bouchard I of Montmorency in the 10th century, has furnished six constables and twelve marshals of France, several admirals and cardinals, numerous grand officers of the Crown and grand masters of various knightly orders. Henry IV of France once said, that if ever the House of Bourbon should become extinct no European family deserved the French crown more than the House of Montmorency. The absence of heraldic symbols or distinguished countenance traits leaves the identity of the sitters uncertain.  Condition Report: Portrait of a Lady The canvas has been relined and presents a visible craquelure across the whole surface. UV light reveals various retouching in the background area, especially in the dark sections of the curtain, and on the visage of the sitter, where numerous small restorations have been applied on the forehead, cheek and nose. In addition, an extensive patch of about 4 cm in width of restoration is visible on the white sleeve and left arm of the sitter. To conclude, an unevenly applied varnish is scattered across the whole surface. Portrait of a gentleman: The canvas has been relined and presents a visible craquelure across the whole surface, most evident on the sitter's visage. UV light reveals an unevenly applied varnish, and various retouches, most evident on the red cloth on the right shoulder, extensive infilling of the craquelure to right of the sitter, and various retouches on the sitter's forehead, and a 5 cm long patch of what seems to be retouching below the sitter's left ear - such patch of restoration is difficult to analyse as a thick vanish renders its analysis difficult. The handwritten labels to reverse of each are faint and very difficult to read- they vary in text slightly- the one to reverse of man is very difficult to read and starts "Hicc Deux portraits executez(?) par F**** F***et JANT(?) Par Nicolas Maes et ***** deux famille de Montmorency *** en Fl***" Label to reverse of woman easier to read in part- by left hand section is missing- text may be "Portraits executez par F***** F**** peinte(?) par Maes et representant deux membres de la Montmorency ***(emigree?) en Flandres" additional Gallery(?) label Chenue Emballeur 5 Rue de la Terrasse Paris with illegible inscription, Both also with printed labels for Croset (worn and damaged) and impressed stamp to centre of stretcherCondition Report Disclaimer

The Cooper's Choice Single Grain Scotch Whisky, 1995 single cask release, 1 of 258 bottles, bourbon cask matured, 51% vol, 70cl, boxed.

Desormeaux,(J.L.R.).: Geschichte Ludwig von Bourbon des Zweyten, Prinzen von Conde, ersten Prinzen vom Geblüt, mit dem Zunamen der Grosse. 4 Bde. Potsdam, Horvath 1783. Mit 1 gest. Titelvign. u. 12 gefalt. Kupfertaf. Hldrbde. d. Zt. mit Rsch. (Tls. leicht berieb., kl. Bibl.-Rsch.). Fromm 7093. Erste dt. Ausgabe. - Die Kupfer mit Schlachtplänen. - Tls. leicht fleckig. - Provenienz: Adelsbibliothek.

CHARLES IX: (1550-1574) King of France 1560-74. Son of Henry II. He ascended the throne at the very early age of ten years upon the death of his brother Francis II who died at the early age of sixteen. From 1560 to 1563 his mother Queen Catherine de´Medici held the regency of France. Charles IX died at the very early age of 23. Very rare and fine D.S., Charles, one page, vellum, 12.5 x 12.5 (31.5cm x 31.5cm), Paris, 22nd March 1568, in old French. The document refers to the funds the King requires to maintain the armies expenses, and states in part `Le roi ayant entendu que monseigneur le duc de Montpensier eut retenu place pour avoir constitution de dix mille cent quarante trois livres dix huit sols dix deniers tournois de rente sur les cent mille livres de rente dernièrement vendus aux prévôts des marchands et échevins de la ville de Paris en payant par lui en deniers comptants la somme de soixante mille huit cent soixante trois livres treize sols cinq deniers tournois et fournissant des acquêts des dettes qu’il a fait vérifier lui être dues pour pareille somme, sur quoi il a des à présent fourni treize mille livres en deniers comptants et le reste montant quarante sept mille huit cent soixante trois livres treize sols cinq deniers il a envoyé quérir en la ville de Tours néanmoins le dit seigneur duc considérant combien il importe au service de sa dite majesté d’être promptement secouru de deniers comptants pour satisfaire aux dépenses de la grosse armée qu’il a de présent...´ (Translation: "The King having heard that Monseigneur the Duke of Montpensier had retained his place to have constituted ten thousand one hundred and forty three livres eighteen sols ten deniers annuities out of the one hundred thousand livres of annuity recently sold to the provosts of the merchants and aldermen of the city of Paris by paying by him in cash the sum of sixty thousand eight hundred and sixty-three livres thirteen sols five deniers and providing acquests of the debts which he had verified to be due to him for the same sum, whereupon he has now provided thirteen thousand pounds in cash deniers and the rest amounting forty-seven thousand eight hundred and sixty-three pounds thirteen sols five deniers he sent to fetch in the city of Tours, nevertheless the said Lord Duke considering how important it is to the service of his said majesty to be promptly rescued with cash to meet the expenses of the large army he has...") Countersigned at the base by Brulart. Small overall minor age wear, otherwise G. François de Bourbon, Duke of Montpensier (1542-1592) French noble, Diplomat and military Commander during the French Wars of Religion. In 1567, the year before the present letter was written, the Duke of Montpensier made his start in politics as he was made the successor to his father's control of the governorship of Dauphiné. He participated alongside his father in the siege of La Rochelle.

LOUIS XVI: (1754-1793) King of France and Navarre 1774-1791, King of the French 1791-92. The only King of France to have been executed. D.S., `Louis´, one page, vellum, oblong 4to, irregularly clipped, Versailles, 16th July 1786, in French. The document signed is the grant of a pension related to the Abbey of Vaux La Douce in favour of Sieur Yvon, stating in part `Le Roi étant à Versailles, voulantvoulant favorablement traiter le Sieur Yvon, chanoine... Sa Majesté lui a accordé et fait don sur les fruits et revenus de l´Abbaye réguliere de Vaux La Douce, Diocèse de Langres qu´elle vient d´accorder au Sieur Antoine Mounin d´Ogicourt, Prince de la Crète, Ordre de Citeaux, de la somme de Quinze cent Livres de pension annuelle et viagière, laquelle elle veut lui dire dorénavant payée et délivrée tant par le Sieur Mounin d´Ogicourt que par ceux qui possèderont après lui la dite Abbaye, et ayant Sa Majesté commandé d´en expédier le présent...´ (Translation: "The King being at Versailles, wishing to favorably treat Mr. Yvon, canon of... His Majesty has granted him and donated from the fruits and revenues of the regular Abbey of Vaux La Douce, Diocese of Langres that he has just granted to Mr. Antoine Mounin d'Ogicourt, Prince of Crete, Order of Citeaux, the sum of Fifteen hundred pounds of annual and life pension, which he wishes to tell him is henceforth paid and delivered by Mr. Mounin d'Ogicourt or by those who will possess the said Abbey after him, and having commanded His Majesty to send the present...") Signed by the King at the base, a slightly light signature, and countersigned beneath by the Minister and Secretary of State and of Finances the Baron of Breteuil with a bold ink signature. The document was clipped to the left and right bottom corners, although not affecting the text or signatures. Overall age toning, small staining and creasing, about GThe Abbey of Vaux-la-Douce is a former Cistercian abbey located in Haute-Marne, in the commune of Voisey. Founded in 1111 by Augustinians, it became a Cistercian abbey half a century later and lasted until the French Revolution.Louis Charles Auguste Le Tonnelier, Baron de Breteuil (1730-1807) French Aristocrat, Diplomat and Statesman. French Ambassador since 1760 to Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great, later Sweden and Austria. He occupied main political positions such as Prime Minister of France 1784-88 & 1789, The Baron of Breteuil was the last chief Minister of the Bourbon Monarchy appointed by King Louis XVI only four days before the storming of the Bastille. It was Marie Antoinette's decision that Breteuil be appointed Prime Minister in exile. Louis XVI supported her in this move, but it was Marie Antoinette who took the initiative and formalised Breteuil's appointment. In effect, he was the Royal Family's chief diplomat abroad. In November 1790, he received from Louis XVI exclusive powers to negotiate with the European courts. It was also Breteuil who organised the Royal family's escape from Paris in 1791, garnering support from King Gustav III of Sweden. The attempt almost succeeded, but was foiled at the last minute by Jean-Baptiste Drouet, the Republican son of a local postmaster. It was also Breteuil who negotiated with the European monarchies to persuade them to fight the French Revolution.

French India, Pondicherry Fanon (Two Sols), undated (1723), crown with 9 globules to crown, rev. 9 small fleur de lis (KM.42). A nice example of a rare coin, very fine or better.Issued by the Compagnie des Indes in 1732 for circulation in the lle de France and the lle de Bourbon (modern Mauritius and Reunion). Rare

Mister Sam Tribute Blended Whiskey (1) Blanton's Gold Edition Single Barrel Bourbon Whisky (1) Blanton's Straight from the Barrel Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

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Rivalist American Single Malt Whiskey (2) Rolling Standard Four Grain Whiskey (1) Lost Lantern Soaring Spice Frey Ranch Nevada Bourbon (1) Proof and Wood The Representative Bourbon (1) Still Haven Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Sentinel Staight Rye Whiskey (1) Axe and the Oak Distillery Colorado Mountain Incline Rye Whisky (1) Chestnut Farms Bourbon (2) Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers    

Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon (1) Doc Swinson's Blenders Cut Bourbon (1) Lost Lantern Far-Flung Bourbon (1) Lost Lantern Soaring Spice (1) Westland Whisky Garryana Edition 8 (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Matsui The Kurayoshi 18YO (1) Matsui The Kurayoshi 12YO (1) Matsui The San-In Blended Whisky (1) Matsui The San-In Blended Whisky Ex Bourbon barrel (1) Matsui The Tottori Blended Whisky (1) Matsui The Tottori Blended Whisky Ex Bourbon barrel (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Heaven Hill Ken's Choice American Dream Gold Rush (1) Black Velvet Apple (1) Balcones Montilla Triple Sherry Finished (1) Chestnut Farms Bottled In Bond Bourbon (2) Evan Williams Peach (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon Batch 035 (2) Barrel Craft Spirits Rye Batch 004 (2) Luca Mariano Ambassador 86 (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Black Velvet Peach Canadian Whiskey (1) Don Michael Single Barrel Black Whiskey (1) Bespoken Straight Rye Whiskey (1) Evan Williams Apple Bourbon Whiskey (1) Sons of Liberty Maple Flavoured Whiskey (1) Ondjaba Namibian Whisky (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Whisky Virgin Oak Cask Strength (1) Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Peated Whisky Bourbon Cask Strength (2) Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Whisky IPA Cask Strength (1) Nantou Distillery Omar Single Malt Bourbon Cask Strength (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers      

1845 Distilling Co Preemption Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2) 1845 Distilling Co Preemption Texas Straight Four Grain Whiskey (1) 1845 Distilling Co Preemption Texas Single Barrel Four Grain Whiskey (1) 1845 Distilling Co Preemption Texas Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

The Cardrona Family Reserve Ex Bourbon Cask 50cl (1) The Cardrona Family Reserve Ex Bourbon Cask Sherry Cask Finish (1) Bivrost Afheim 50cl (1) GreatDrams English Whisky Co 7 YO Single Malt PX Sherry Cask 50cl (1) Rythm and Booze Records 13YO Single Sherry Butt Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Heaven Hill Distillery Bottled in Bond (1) 1884 Dumangnin J Fils Blue Corn Texas Whiskey (2) Axe and the Oak Distillery Colorado Moutain Bourbon Whiskey (2) E H Taylor Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

1845 Distilling Co Preemption Single Barrel Texas Four Grain Straight Bourbon (2) 1845 Distilling Co Preemption Single Barrel Texas Cask Strength Straight Bourbon #106 (2) 1845 Distilling Co Preemption Single Barrel Texas Cask Strength Straight Bourbon #16 (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (1) Hinterhaus Distillery Calaveras Cask Finish (1) Little Rest American Single Malt Whisky Classic Edition (1) Mt Pleasant Club Harvard Street Smoke (1) World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday 10YO Straight Bourbon (1) World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday 6YO Straight Bourbon (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Bespoken Spirits Twice Toasted Bourbon Whiskey (2) Early Time American Blended Whiskey (1) Swilled Dog Double Oaked Rye Whiskey (1) Swilled Dog Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Doc Swinson's Blenders Cut Bourbon Whiskey (1) Augusta Distillery Old Route 8 Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (1) Smooth Ambler Old Scout Custom Bourbon Whiskey (1) The Notch Nantucket Island 12YO Single Malt Whiskey (1) The Notch Nantucket Island 8YO Single Malt Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers    

Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1) Redemption Barrel Proof Bourbon (2) Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (1) Hinterhaus Distilling Calaveras Cask Finish (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Redemption Wheated Bourbon (1) Rolling Standard Four Grain Whiskey (1) Little Rest First Edition American Single Malt Whiskey (1) Noble Hound Dark Rye (1) Remus Repeal Reserve Series 7 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1) Three Crosses Sugar Maple Finished (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Hinch Irish Whiskey 15 YO Sherry Cask Finish Batch 1 (1) Millstone Single Malt Whisky Peated Pedro Ximenez (1) The Cardrona Falcon (1) Bankhall Triple Pot Distilled Sweet Mash (1) Howler Head Banana Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Axe and the Oak Distillery First Stake Cask Strength Bourbon Whisky (2) Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond (1) Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Bottled in Bond Rye (1) Whisky del Bac Frontera (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Corowa Distilling Co Single Barrel American Oak-Tawny 50cl (2) Corowa Distilling Co Peated Single Barrel American Oak Bourbon/Chardonnay 50cl (2) Corowa Distilling Co Pested Single Barrel American Oak Muscat 50cl (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Storm King Distilling Company Colorado Straight Bourbon (2) Storm King Distilling Company Colorado Straight Rye (2) Storm King Distilling Company Side Gig Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Rupert's Exceptional Canadian Whiskey (1) Gibson's Finest Rare (1) Macaloney Island Distillery Peated Single Malt Whiskey ex Bourbon Casks (1) Royal Canadian Small Batch (1) Shelter Point Cask Strength Single Malt (1) Felix Spirits The Barrel Bandit Small Canadian Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

291 Colorado Whiskey Batch 11 Bourbon Whiskey (1) 291 Colorado Whiskey Batch 13 Single Malt Whiskey (1) 291 Colorado Whiskey Small Batch Rye Whiskey (1) Reunion Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey (2) Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 11th Anniversary Blend (1) Chattanooga Single Barrel 'Barrel 91' Mash (1) Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof May 2023 (1) Proof and Wood The Representative SIngle Barrel Bourbon (1) Terrativo Tennessee Bourbon Liquer Bitter Aperitivo (1) Balcones Baby Blue Straight Corn Whiskey (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Mt Pleasant Club Harvard Street Smoke Whiskey (1) Bib & Tucker 10YO Bourbon Whiskey (2) Highline Spirits Triple Rye (1) W L Weller Special Reserve (1) World Whiskey Society Couture Collection 10YO Sherry Madeira Barrel Finish (1) Lying at LCB Barking

Eagle Rare 10YO Bourbon (3) Yellowstone Select American Single Malt Whiskey (2) Yellowstone Select Special Finishes Collection Toasted (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

2 bottles Kavalan Solist Ex Bourbon Cask Whisky Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

15 Stars Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon (1) Bainbridge Whiskey Forty Saloon Bourbon (1) Legacy Small Batch Whisky (1) Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Fall 2019 Bourbon (1) Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Release (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers  

Highline Spirits American Whiskey (1) Highline Spirits Triple Rye (1) Luca Mariano Francesco S VIola Signature Single Barrel Bourbon (1) Saint's Alley Herald (1) Saints Alley (2) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers    

Grainvest Cask Strength Single Grain Whisky Wheat Bourbon Cask (2) Grainvest Cask Strength Single Grain Whisky Sorghum Bourbon Cask (2) Grainvest Cask Strength Single Grain Whisky Wheat Sherry Cask (1) Nantou Distillery Omar Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky Virgin Oak (1) Lying at LCB Barking The proceeds from this lot will be donated to MIND, East Anglian Air Ambulance, PACT and The Worshipful Company of Distillers