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This collection includes a nutmeg medal from Connecticut, a souvenir medal from Fort Fisher, a ribbon topper pin from Westchester, PA, a Patriotic Order Sons of America (P.O.S.A.) ribbon from Washington with a Little Red School House medal from 1879, an Ulysses S. Grant US Mint Employees Parade Coin marked 1879, an award from the Philadelphia In-Door Horse Show from 1917, a Marine Corps. patch, and the Great Council of Pennsylvania IMP'D ORM Degree of Pocahontas with ribbon and a Liberty Bell stamped Bastian Bros. Co. to the back. Issued: late 1800's to early 1900'sDimensions: 4"L x 0.25"W x 2.75"HCondition: Age related wear.

Vintage Duck House Gracie porcelain heirloom baby doll with teddy and blanket. Duck House Gracie D24-1042. This item has its original box which measures: 10.5"L x 7"W x 22"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Issued: 1980'sDimensions: 11"L x 7"W x 21"HEdition Number: 157 of 5000 Condition: Age related wear.

A pair of Dutch giltwood console tables, In the Manner of Daniel Marot, first quarter 18th century, Each with male caryatid supports with military trophy breast plates, the elaborate friezes with scrolls and cartouches, with x-stretched and shaped variegated marble tops, with some restorations, 85cm high, 120cm wide, 73cm deep (2)Footnotes: Note: This pair of console table belongs to a group of tables inspired by French prototypes, which represent a new phase in Dutch furniture making reflecting characteristics of the mutual artistic influence between France and the Netherlands during the reign of Louis XIV. The revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 had the consequence of driving French Huguenots out.  Daniel Marot (Paris 1663-the Hague 1752) fled north to settle in the Hague. Marot, an architect, furniture designer and engraver brought the fully developed Louis XIV court style to the Netherlands and later to London. In the end, the English style, which is loosely called "William and Mary" owed much to his manner. He is associated with designing interiors in the palace Het Loo, William III of England’s beloved hunting palace near Apeldoorn. The present tables demonstrate some of the characteristic elements of Marot’s designs which broke away from traditional Dutch ornament and introduced a fashion for architectural furniture. These include front legs in a broken S-shape, the helmeted warriors and the curved shaped X-stretcher with bun feet. These tables can be easily dismantled, each leg terminates in a block, into which the top frame and the bun feet can be fitted, while the aprons are fixed to the frame. This particular form of construction could both help the gilder and allow for their transportation from house to house.

Schoener (Johann) Opera Mathematica, 3 parts in 1, first edition, collation: ?6, ?4, A-Z6, Aa-Cc6, Dd-Ee8, Ff-Mm6, Nn8; a-h6, i8, including errata, colophon and final blank leaf, but lacking 2 other blanks, Roman and Greek type, title printed in red and black with two large woodcut ornaments, woodcut printer's device at end, woodcut portrait of the author on ?4v, numerous woodcuts and diagrams, 4 full-page woodcuts, including terrestrial globe, celestial globe and planisphere, complete with eleven diagrams with working volvelles (although moveable parts supplied in later (?18th century) facsimile and thread renewed), woodcut initials, generally very fine, wide-margined copy, title gutter reinforced, quire R lightly browned, few other leaves toned, small wear to lower blank margin of b3v, tiny wormhole in blank outer margin of last several leaves, contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, covers within two blind-stamped rolls, outer roll dated 1541 and depicting the Crucifixion, David, the Resurrection, and St. John, inner roll dated 1556 and showing Lucretia, Caritas, and Justicia, later stamp of Schola Altenburgensis printed in gold in centre of upper cover and in black on lower cover, some minor abrasion to binding, spine slightly chipped at head, corners lightly rubbed, folio (306 x 201mm.), Nuremberg, J. Montanus & U. Neuber, 1551.*** Rare and important work with a most distinguished provenance, in excellent condition and in its strictly contemporary binding. The Honeyman copy of the first edition of the collected works by Johann Schöner, mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, and scientific instrument maker from Karlstadt, in Bavaria.Schöner was a contemporary of Nicolaus Copernicus and in 1526 he became the first professor of mathematics at the University of Nuremberg. His most illustrious pupil was Georg Joachim Rheticus, who in the Narratio prima (1540) announced Copernicus' discoveries. Schöner was also active as a printer and even set up a press in his house, printing numerous previously unpublished works by Johannes Regiomontanus, as well as the first printed terrestrial globe to name the recently discovered continent of America.The Opera mathematica was published posthumously by his son Andreas and is introduced by a preface by the outstanding humanist and reformer Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560). The volume contains a representative sample of Schöner's wide and diverse interests, and a digest of some of his separately published works, most of which are extremely rare. Part 3 contains the most important section, which describes and illustrates eleven instruments, under the title Aequatorium Astronomicum, ex quo errantium stellarum motus, luminarium configurationes, & defectus colliguntur, a revised and enlarged version of the work which first appeared in 1521. The Aequatorium Astronomicum contains the earliest collection of printed equatoria-diagrams, as well as a catalogue of stars adapted by Schöner from that published by Copernicus in his De revolutionibus of 1543.The text is illustrated by an elaborate series of volvelles (movable wheel charts) used to determine planetary positions. Each part of these volvelles was printed on a separate page, such that the reader could cut them out or trace them on separate pieces of paper, and then assemble the various parts with string. These fragile 'paper instruments', which Schöner was among the first to employ, are frequently lacking or only partially present in most other copies of this work, and they are very often constructed incorrectly.Provenance: from the library of the Latin school in Altenburg, Germany (stamp on the binding 'Biblioth. Schol. Altenburgensis'); the English politician and book collector Sir Robert Leicester Harmsworth (1870-1937; his sale at Sotheby's London, 9 February 1953, lot 9605); Robert Honeyman IV (1897- 1987; see The Honeyman Collection of Scientific Books and Manuscripts. Volume vii. Printed Books S-Z and Addenda, Sotheby's New York, 19-20 May 1981, lot 2802A); Astronomy & Science Books from The Library of Martin C. Gutzwiller, lot 175.Literature: Adams S-678, 685; VD16 S-3465; Alden 551/35; BEA, pp. 1027-1028; Houzeau - Lancaster 2388; Sabin 77806

Works by William O’Brien and T.M. Healy, two politicians of the Parnell and Redmond eras. Letters and Leaders of My Day 2 vols (T.M. Healy, n.d.); Stolen Waters (T.M. Healy, 1913); Edmund Burke as an Irishman (William O’Brien, 1926, 2nd ed); Recollections (William O’Brien, 1905). This book has a lengthy presentation inscription to 'Miss Boyle O'Reilly' (daughter of Fenian and proprietor of the 'Pilot' - he had four daughters) dated May 25, 1914, the day the Home Rule Bill was passed in the House of Commons. Possibly from 'S. O'N.' Inscription runs: 'Given me by dear William O'Brien's wife while I sat in the House of Commons waiting for the passage of Home Rule. At seventeen minutes to five the division bells were set ringing. As Big Ben [???] the hour the Chief Liberal Whip reported the result, 357 to 274. Government majority 77 (sic). So the Great Bill was won[?]. Mr John Redmond took me thro' St Stephens Hall. He seemed calm and a little sad. "This is only the beginning", he said, "and tonight there are a good many ghosts about".

Assorted 1970s and Later Costume, comprising a Vera Mont black velvet evening jacket with shawl type collar and long sleeves (size 8), Anderson Innes of Scotland cream mohair wool blend jacket with stitching detail to the neckline and hem, pockets and open front (size M),Weinberg cream wool blend single breasted jacket with three patch pockets and rounded notched collar (size 44),Frank Usher cream evening dress, sleeveless with gold tone floral embroidery and a hooped underskirt (size 38),Yvette cream with black floral print halterneck dress pleated skirt and gathering to the bodice, black trim to the strap, detachable black bow for the waist, together with a matching long chiffon type jacket with short sleeves (size 40),Lucia cream long wool jacket with patch pockets and branded buttons (size 14)Laborn Model two piece consisting of a long black velvet skirt with a band of black and white checked fabric to the hem, a similar waistcoat,a cream long dress with gold tone spot pattern, covered buttons and loops down the front and a full skirt,Marshall & Snellgrove Harrogate white floral brocade halterneck dress with boned bodice and full skirt,a pale yellow strapless dress with boned bodice a full stiffened skirt,Andre' Peters Original black velvet long evening cape with hood, hook and eye fastenings and a tie at the neck,Fenn Wright Manson black velvet jacket with rounded notched collar and ribbon tie (size 14),The White House, New Bond Street, London floral dress, in brown, white and purple, sleeveless with black and white trim to the waist and hem (size 44),Fink Model blue and white dress with a printed design of ears of corn in yellow, gathered skirt and blue rope belt (size 36),Diane Fres floral blue floaty dress with shirred waist, faux wrap bodice and matching fabric scarf,a floral green tiered dress, with spaghetti straps, a padded tube belt with beaded tassels and a matching scarf,a similar style dress in white with purple, blue and red floral print, a fabric belt with a bow and matching scarf,a long full cream skirt with brown scrolling appliqué and cream embroidery to a chiffon type overlay and a brown ribbon waistband, with a brown silk type top with button fastenings and detachable straps,(19)The majority of the modern items in good condition and sizes vary 12-14 and some 16's.Sheer dress with spots - light brown stain to the back. Halterneck wedding dress - 30" bust, 24" waist, some staining under both arms, also a couple of areas to the front and back of skirt, slight wear overall.Cream and gold embroidered dress - several areas of light staining overall, especially to the hem and loose threads, hooped underskirt.Yellow strapless dress - numerous light brown spot marks overall.

Circa 1970s Costume comprising three Anokhi tunic dresses and a brown cotton midi skirt (mainly size 10),similar style dress in floral fabric by Wallis (size 10),Gabrielle Fovell pink and green cotton dress printed with fruit, with buttons and a zip to the reverse (size S), Monsoon brown checked dress with long sleeves and buttons to the front (size 10),Marilyn Anselm design for Hobbs linen blend blue dress with brown stripes, short sleeves, buttons to the front and scoop neckline,Empire House brown gingham dress with crochet lace detail to the bodice and sleeves, pleated skirt and zip to the reverse, Charnos by Sally Tuffin bright red dress with smocked bodice and shoulders with oversized balloon sleeves with smocked cuffs (size small),Directions from Batica purple cropped top, sleeveless with abstract print and ties to the front (size M), a pair of wide legged purple trousers by the same brand with smocking to just above the knees and zip to the reverse (size M),purple long sleeved shirt with a patch pocket and buttons down the front,Aurium brown midi skirt with red floral print and zip to the waist, Laura Ashley purple skirt with two gathered tiers to the bottom and decorative black buttons (size M),(15)Geraldine Wynn Marchand Fashion Student and Private Collector, Bath

A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS To include: a silver gilt Easter egg box on stand by St James House Company, London 1980, pierced and chased with daffodils, the base inset with a blue stone, 6cm (2 1/4in) high; a pair of wishbone sugar tongs by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd., Birmingham 1932, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long; an oblong tray by Nayler Brothers, London 1966, engraved beneath S M & Co. and on an oval foot, 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long; a Chinese silver coloured tapering cup, with a hammered body, 8cm (3in) high; a pair of pepperettes; a tea straining spoon; and three other spoons 395g (12.7 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

Dennis Potter: 'The Singing Detective', London, Faber, 1986, 1st edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, Tennessee Williams, 3 titles, all first editions, all London, Secker & Warburg, all orig. cloth, all in d/w's: 'Baby Doll', 1957, 'Orpheus Descending', 1958, 'Four Plays', 1956 (first collected edition), Matt Crowley: 'A Breeze from the Gulf', NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, 1974, 1st edition, signed & inscribed on FFEP dated 8.14.75, orig. cloth, d/w, Brian Friel: 'Lovers, Winners & Losers', NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, 1968, 1st edition, orig. cloth, d/w, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein: 'Me and Juliet', NY, Random House, 1953, 1st edition, orig. cloth, d/w, Harry Bloom: 'King Kong an African Jazz Opera', L, Collins, 1961, 1st edition, orig. cloth, d/w, William J. Kerr: 'Images of Imagination', NY, Exposition Books, 1954, 1st edition, signed & inscribed by author to Paul Gallico on FFEP, orig. cloth, Joe Orton: 'Between Us Girls', L, 1998, 1st edition, orig. cloth, d/w (10)

(Lai Afong, China, Canton, Hong Kong, Singapore, Asia.) Three large photograph albums containing 145+ albumen and other photographs c.1870's/1880's of Canton, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan etc., the vast majority of the photographs mounted to card leaves of albums, many of the images larger format (approx. size 20 x 25cm), including approx. 24 mounted images of Canton (now Guangzhou, some attributed to Lai Afong (c.1838-1890), including 'Flower Pagoda, Canton.', albumen view c. 1870's of the Flower Pagoda, also known as the Flowery Pagoda, part of the Temple of Six Banyan Trees, the pagoda is in a state of disrepair, with wild plants growing from its different stories, three people can be seen sitting in the foreground, image approx size 21 x 27cm, with original printed caption/description (loose), and a contemporary small mounted manuscript description below; 'Canton. Pagoda.', albumen view c.1873, five story pagoda built on the walls of the city, Koon-yan-sum mountains in distance. The Zhenhai Tower, also known as the Five-Story Pagoda, now houses the Guangzhou Museum in the center of the megalopolis. It was built in 1380, in the early Ming Dynasty, by the marquis of Yongjia Zhu Liangzu. Image approx size 19 x 26cm, with original printed caption/description (loose), and a contemporary small mounted manuscript description below; 'Pazhou Pagoda.', albumen view c.1873, depicting Pazhou Pagoda, also known as Whampoa Pagoda, Canton. Work on the Whampoa Pagoda began in 1597 and construction was completed in 1600. The pagoda is located on a hill on the southern bank of the Pearl River. Although it was built as a Buddhist landmark, it was also a useful navigation point for merchant ships heading to Guangzhou. Image approx. size 19 x 27cm; 'Pleasure Boat, Canton.', albumen view c.1870's, with loose printed caption "No. 262.-Pleasure Boat, Canton. These are called flower Boats and are used by pleasure parties they derive their name of flower from their being decorated with them when used by picnic parties, the views was taken on the Canton river.", image approx size 17 x 25.5cm; 'Flower Pagoda, Canton.', another albumen view of the Flower Pagoda, or Flowery Pagoda, c.1880, depicting pagoda in recently restored state, with loose printed caption "No.288.-Flower Pagoda, Canton. The Pagoda that bears this Euphonious name is inside the city walls and has been recently restored from its former state of decay. These places of worship are not confined to towns and villages but are built broadcast throughout the Empire. Solitary fields and roadsides are provided with them, as well as wooded knolls and barren mountain peaks. Some of the ancient ones are very picturesque, and a Chinese landscape seems to be incomplete without one.", image approx size 18 x 26cm; 'The Examination Halls in Canton.', albumen view, c.1873, image approx size 16.5 x 25cm, with loose original printed caption; 'Interior of the Temple of Five Hundred Genii in Canton.', albumen view c.1880's, image approx size 19 x 26cm, with orig. loose printed caption; panorama of Canton from Shameen and depicting Smith, Archer & Co. premises, albumen view, c.1869, approx. size 21 x 52cm; other images of Canton (some possibly by Lai Afong), including steamer Kin-Shan in Canton, c.1870's, approx. 18 x 27.5cm; view of harbour with orig. loose printed caption "Canton. Another View of Whampoa. On both sides of the River is Whampoa-the buildings next to the Derrick are the Offices of the Whampoa Dock Co.-the small Boats are Floating Dwellings.", approx size 18 x 27cm; plus approx. 16 images Hong Kong, including albumen by Lai Afong "No 350 - Ting-Wong, or Guardians of the Portal", c.1880, depicting Doorkeepers (Dvrapla), Buddhist temple, Hong Kong, approx. 19 x 23.5cm, plus 16 others Hong Kong, all larger format, many captioned, 2 images Macao, 3 French Indochina (Vietnam), including View of European shipping on the Saigon river, by T. Child, F. Beato and Charles E. Watkins, albumen print, c.1870's, approx. 18.5 x 29.5cm, another Saigon from river + 1 other; 16 images Hong Kong, majority approx size 21 x 27cm including harbour, "Hong Kong or the Lyee Mun Pass from Victoria Gap"; "Hong Kong or the Kowloon Peninsula from Victoria Gap"; Victoria Peak; Mount Kellet; "Douglas Castle & Pok-fo-lum Reservoir"; "Aberdeen & Repulse Bay. Ladrone Islands in distance"; "Sir G. Philippo's bungalow. Military Sanatarium in distance"; "2nd Battn. "The Buffs" on parade Hong Kong 1885"; Happy Valley, etc; 2 images Macao, both approx 21 x 28cm, including ruins of cathedral wall; 4 images Singapore approx. 15 x 26cm-19.5 x 26cm, including Malay village nr. Tanjong Pagar, Singapore; Government House, Fort Canning; Officers Quarters, Fort Canning; view of Singapore from Fort Canning; 84 images in total of Japan, of which 39 images in one album being albumen views temples, pagoda's etc in Kyoto, Otsu, Katsuragawa Rapids, Dai Butsu, Kamakura, etc., these all approx. 20 x 27cm; 45 hand tinted images of Japan in another album, of which 14 larger format (approx. 19 x 26cm) including paddy fields, rice winnowing and grinding, Osaka castle moat, Kyoto, Nara etc, and 30 smaller format images (approx. 9 x 13cm) showing various trades/people studies, including wrestlers, Samurai, musicians, actors, clothes drying, weaving, tatooed Betto/Irezumi (groom), tobacco shredding, hairdressing, clerk, charcoal seller etc; plus remaining approx. 24 larger format (app. 20 x 27cm) albumen views Ceylon (Sri Lanka), including Colombo, Colombo Kandy railway mountain passes, Badulla, near Newera Ellia, Rambodde, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Adams Peak, Point de Galle, road near Galle, etc, Suez canal incl. Port Said, H.M.S. Serapus, curve near Chalouf, Khedives chalet near Ismailia etc, plus 2 images Aden; each album folio (37.5 x 26.5cm), contemporary half calf gilt (3)

A circa late 19th Century photograph album containing approximately 18 albumen print and other photographs of India, in the historical regions of Bengal/Jharkand/Bihar, images include Jubilee day at Berhampore (3); grand colonial house/villa captioned 'Surda' [Jharkand]; image captioned 'Darjeeling from Jellapahar Road', with houses amongst hills and trees visible in foreground and snow capped Himalaya in distance (approx 23 x 19cm), plus 4 others Darjeeling including from Botanical Gardens and 'Darjeeling, sunset on Kinchinjunga [Kangchenjunga]', these images all with neat contemporary m/s pen & ink captions beneath, all relatively large size (sunset Kangchenjunga aprox 18 x 30cm); others uncaptioned colonial mansion/estate scenes; plus 12 images of Venice; 3 of Tenby, Wales; 1 of Suez canal, these all captioned beneat, mainly 22 x 28cm, folio, old calf gilt album (slightly worn), all edges gilt

(China, Xi River, Wuzhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Pearl River.) Photograph Album WEST RIVER TRIPS. China, Leonard Philpott 1902 – 1907. landscape 34cm x 24 cm. An early 20th Century photograph album containing 88 mounted photographs of China, 1902-1907, Guangxi and Guangdong provinces, Southern China, images include Wuchow (now Wuzhou), Kwei Ping (now Guiping), including Pagoda, Pingnam (now Pingnan), Shiuhing (now Zhaoqing), Takhing (now Deqing), etc etc. The first page pencil note ”WEST RIVER TRIP S.CHINA” – THE THREE TRAVELLERS TAKEN DEC 1903”. tipped in photo and duplicate, of the 3 travellers pencil note, “Browne on left Grant in middle.” Then follows 29 pages of photographs. 13 of the photos are approx., 20 cm x 13 cm and 70 are 7cm x 9.5 cm. All neatly mounted and mostly with pencil notes identifying places, people etc and in very good condition. The photos show places i.e. Wu chow, Kwei Ping, Ping Nam, Kong How, Shiu Hing. Temples, the Ting Mo Shan Monastery ,officials, people , river scenes, house boats, native boats, Junks etc. One page has a mounted pencil sketch of Kong How At the end of the album 3 pages with tipped on, 5 red paper sheets and one loose, 20cm x 9.5cm with script in Chinese with pencil notes besides, 2 identifying the Prefect & Magistrate of Kwog Chan, the over 3 Barwick. S . Browne - G.C Lindsay Grant and Leonard. D. Philpot, and a similar loose sheet possibly a travel permit. Followed by a full-page photo “Lotus Pond.” There is also a large folding sheet in a Chinese text. Then 9 blank pages. An interesting tour album of original material and photographs of Southern China one of the most influential parts of China bordering Hong Kong . The 3 travelers were Philpot, Leonard Daniel, 1877–1973 Painter, architect, and designer, born in London. Studied architecture at South Kensington Schools and practised in Britain, China, and America. Also designed rooms and furniture. Took up painting and exhibited RA, RI, Fine Art Society, etc. Barwick Sharpe Browne (1881 - 1963) A British Army officer, the first librarian of the Institute of Archaeology Grant Lindsay G. C No information found.Oblong folio album landscape 24 x 34cm, rebound modern quarter black leather, black leather gilt title label to spine

John le Carré, 9 titles, all UK editions published London, Hodder & Stoughton or Viking, all original cloth, all in dust wrappers, comprising 'The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life', Viking, 2016, 1st edition, exclusive signed edition, signed on leaf between FFEP and half title, 'A Delicate Truth', 2013, 8th impression, signed on title page, 'A Perfect Spy', Hodder & Stoughton, 1986, 1st edition, 'The Russia House', H & S, 1989, 1st edition, 'The Secret Pilgrim', H & S, 1991, 1st edition, 'The Night Manager', H & S, 1993, 1st edition, 'Our Game', H & S, 1995, 2nd impression, 'A Legacy of spies', Viking, 2017, 1st edition, 'Agent Running in the Field', Viking, 2019, 1st edition (9)

A collection of doll related items, doll's house items, spare limbs, peg doll and a book, The Collector's Encyclopaedia Of Dolls

A gift to Sir Winston Churchill - A Sir John Bennett of 65 Cheapside LONDON " Maker to the Royal Observatory" Minute repeating full hunter pocket watch believed to be a gift to Sir Winston Churchill from H. H Asquith in 1905 for "crossing the floor" in 1904. The Sir John Bennett full hunter pocket watch features a keyless wound movement and a minute repeater complication in a yellow metal case stamped 18C with Swiss domestic hallmarks of the period running between 1880-1934 for 18ct gold. The case measures W:53.26 x D:14.84mm with a white enamel dial and seconds subdial, the central spade and whip hands are gold with the blued seconds hand, currently covered with acrylic glass. Engraving on the outer front case: The period correct Churchill Coat of Arms/Armorial.Notes on the Garter: The engraved coat of Arms is without the order of the Garter honour, which was not bestowed until 1953. Inner front case number: 131490 Rear inner case engraving: "To Winston with gratitude H. H. Asquith Xmas 1905" Inner Rear case back engraving: Maker to the Royal ObservatorySir John Bennett65 CheapsideLondon Purchase History: Purchased in good faith from Hennell LTD London on the 14th of October 1983 (Receipt included) by the Rt. Hon. The Earl of Enniskillen for £3,000. Also included in the sale is a note from The Earl of Enniskillen, Florence Court Enniskillen, N. Ireland. Stating the pocket watch was a gift from his wife Nancy on his 65th birthday. Also included in the sale is a note from Nancy, Dowager Countess of Enniskillen when gifting the watch to a family member on the 6th of August 1997.Extract from the note: " I assure you it gives me the greatest pleasure to give you that watch of Davids - given to Winston Churchill in affection and gratitude when he crossed the floor... You have a fine sense of history and are not infrequently in the Lords". Referring to the House Of Lords Westminster. Further notes on the item: Hennell LTD London: In 1736, silversmith David Hennell founded the renowned firm of Hennell. Over the years, the company grew steadily into one of London's oldest silversmithing and jewellery manufacturers. A silver tea service for HMS Victory was one of the many notable commissions they received from Admiral Lord Nelson in 1799. The business was frequented by European Royalty, including Queen Victoria and King George V.It's worth mentioning that The Duke of Westminster was a Director of Hennell London at the time of the watch purchase in 1983. The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased. The watch chimes accurately but has not been tested fully Surface scratches & wear consistent with age There are some deeper scratches on the front and inside the case Glass is intact The dial is free from major cracks The case back and front close correctly and tightly  The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements

Harvey's Wine & Spirits Merchants and naval interest. Six volumes of ledgers dating between 1836 and 1920 relating to purchase of Harvey's products, including bitters and sherry. The ledgers of naval interest, with ledgers dedicated to Harvey's sales to merchant navy, captains and ships' crews. Containing the names of various Esquires, Captains and important Victorian figures, amongst them Captain William Codrington of the H.M.S. Hercules, Lady Fitzgerald of Bloomsbury House, Major R. A. Yonge of Argylle Villa, Captain Whyte of HMS Warrior, Henry Warner Esquire of Farringdon, M. Fielding of Zingari, Ernest Hall Esq., C. Sceales of HMS Canada, Captain Dathan of Ida Villa, Captain D'Arcy of HMS Jumna, Lieut. Forsyth of H. M. S. Osborne, Captain Goldsmith of HMS Serapis, Mr. Kemish of the HMS Eurydice, Captain Searle of H.M.S. Victory, Mr. Elliott of H.M.S Albacore, and Mr. Eastlake of H.M.S. Sapphire. In various bindings including full vellum, leather and reverse calf, one with copper edges. Bumped, bruised and worn to the extremities owing to the size, loss to the boards, pages damp stained and mottled, the binding with copper edge protectors with significant damp & mould damage throughout the pages.  Provenance: the vendor worked for Harvey's in Whitchurch, Bristol during the late 1980s, when Harvey's were downsizing their Bristol operations. Founded by William Perry in 1796, John Harvey & Son is best known for its Harvey's Bristol Cream sherry. * Please note the amended description to reflect that these ledgers relate to John Harvey & Son, rather than the Lewes based Harvey's Brewery. *

A good collection of doll and doll house reference books, including The Vivien Greene Dolls’ House Collection by Vivien Greene and Margaret Towner, Family Dolls’ Houses by Vivien Greene, The Collectors History of Dolls’ Houses, Constance Eileen King, Furnishing Dolls’ Houses by Audrey Johnson, Dolls A collectors guide by Olivia Bristol, and more, (lot). Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.

A painted wooden Grodnertal dolls house doll, German 1850s, with painted blue eyes, lids and brows, pronounced carved nose, red lips and rosy cheeks, painted black hair with carved ringlets to sides, with wooden torso and straight arms, wearing blue and grey silk top, lace cap and black felt skirt with black felt pomander bag underneath, 3 ½” (cm) tall, (condition: lacks legs).

A painted wooden Dolls House in the Hobby Craft style, early 20th century, the painted black and white exterior with decorative balcony to first floor, two steps leading to hinged front door, two glazed bay windows to ground floor and further two above, ornate decoration to gables, mock side door and two chimney, front opens in four sections to each of the four rooms, stairway and landing, all rooms with painted wooden fireplaces, later papered walls and carpets, 29” (74cm) tall, 24” (61cm) wide, 14” (36cm) deep, this dolls house belonged to the well-known doll collector Elsie Potter and comes with two photographs.

Collection of 1950s/60s Doll House furniture, including a good selection of wooden Barton furniture including piano, bookcase, cupboards, tables and chairs, tinplate and lead British kitchen furniture and appliances, together with a selection of plastic Kleeware, Renwal and Ideal furniture, (lot)

A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE CHAWAN BY OGATA SHUHEI (1788-1839)EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The U-shaped bowl raised on a short square foot with a cream crackled glaze, the well painted with a lantern suspending from a pine tree, the exterior with figures and calligraphy, depicting a scene from the Kabuki play Chushingura; the base with a faint two-character signature, 14.5cm. Provenance: from an English private collection, London.Cf. S Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain, pl.115A for a closely related bowl by Ogata Shuhei with similar decoration, formerly in the W W Winkworth Collection. Also see the Montreal Museum of Fine Art, the Collection of Sir William Van Horne, access. no.1944.Ee.20 for another similar bowl purchased from Yamanaka in 1899.The scene depicted takes place in a tea house in Kyoto, where Oishi Kuranosuke (the leader of the Forty-Seven Rōnin) pretends to indulge in debauchery in order to deceive his enemies, whilst plotting the revenge of his late master.

Early 20th Century 11 inch JDK Germany doll, Bisque head and arms with composite body. retaining original clothing. Also a doll's house tea set and child's tea set.  

The Berkeley Music ManuscriptsA country house music collection of particularly large extent, Victorian and earlier, comprising both printed and manuscript music for piano, harp, flute, violin and other instruments as well as for voice, most bound (4to, several bindings decayed but the contents in good clean condition), 48 volumes with a few loose leaf printed and manuscripts scores, One volume [first half 19th century] containing Hindustani scores with scales and annotations of names: Naturel Malabar Gammott, Malavagunla (the natural key), Goula, Bouvely, Salaganata, Malaheary, Combacambody, etc. with Names and Scales [sic] for every tone and a neat copperplate descriptionTwo Manuscript Opera Scores of particular interest are the full scores of operas each on paper watermarked GR above a crowned fleur de lis (circa 1770-1800):Domenicao Cimarosa (1749-1801) Il Matrimonio Segreto, 1792, first performed in England in 1794, full score in manuscript of Acts 1 and 2 (two volumes complete)Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816) Elfrida 1792, full score, 2 Acts (two volumes complete) dated in ink Napoli, S. Paolo 1792Additional images downloadable here Spetchley Park, Worcestershire An extensive collection displaying the musical abilities of several members of the Berkeley family, mostly women, and the Berkeley’s relations, including Miss McDonald of Valley, Mrs Bagot and Mrs O’Reilly (three volumes of largely Scottish music), Henrietta Benfield (17 volumes). Much of the manuscript music, some of it quite extensive, is presumably in the hands of the various performers but the two opera scores in particular are in a more professional and practised hand, perhaps continental.It is difficult to date much of the music as the printed material is generally not dated, although the publishers and their addresses are always prominently advertised, e.g. Goulding, Phipps & D’Almaine of 76 St James’s Street, publishers to the Prince & Princess of Wales (before 1820).Similar scores can be found in the Bodleian Library among the Tenbury manuscripts.Other (printed) dramatic music includes The Haunted Tower, by Stephen Storace; The Duenna by Thomas Linley and Rosina, by William Shield (1771/2, first performed 1782), pub. by J. Dale

"Martello Towers, Jersey", oil on canvas, signed lower right, fragment of a 19th century label on reverse inscribed in ink "Martello .........s Jersey JW Oates ......House, Addison Road, Kensington", 20th century label for John H. Paris, Fine Art Dealer, Liverpool, Windsor & Newton canvas stamp, original French, late 19th century, gilded fluted frame, 18½ x 28½in. (47 x 72.4cm.). *An oil painting by John Wright Oakes in the collection of Jersey Heritage (SJA/0000/00131) titled Coast Scene with Fishing Boats and a Martello Tower, Jersey dated 1877 appears to be the same composition.*Good original condition. Canvas unlined,

THREE 1930'S COUNTRY HOUSE GOLLYS

Fourteen 200X He Man figures from early 2000's, some complete and one vehicle. Not available for in-house P&P

Boxed set of Lady Clare placemats with pictures of Cheshire stately homes, by S F Ashworth. Not available for in-house P&P

Twenty four S-M L-XL white T shirts cotton with red collars, new old stock. Not available for in-house P&P

Three vintage doll houses. Not available for in-house P&P

Three boxed board games to include Ricochet Racers, Batman bat copter ( missing parts), Race space electronic game, with Barbie timeless silhouette doll. Not available for in-house P&P

George Morrison (Ojibwe, 1919-2000). Tempera on paper painting titled "Nostalgia (After deChirco). Red Rock Variation. Lake Superior" depicting an abstract composition in red and blue, 1960. Signed, inscribed "Dayton Ohio," and dated along the lower right. With a label from Bockley Gallery affixed to the verso.Provenance: Private Minnesota Collection.Lot Essay:Regarded as the founding figure of Native American modernism and among the top American abstract expressionist painters is George Morrison. Also highly regarded as a master collage artist, he assembled large collages of found driftwood and woodcut in framed, puzzle-like forms. In the 1940s, he was formally trained at the Minneapolis College of Art and in the 1950s at the Art Students League in New York before receiving a Fulbright to study in France. Taking his place as part of the modern art movement in New York in the 1950s after World War II, he was friends with Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, regularly exhibiting with de Kooning, Philip Guston, Hans Hofmann, and Franz Kline. Morrison helped bring the New York Modern Art Movement to Minnesota, where he was based and worked with pure form via Abstract Expressionism. Later in his career, in the mid-1970s, Morrison shifted to a new theme and started to really explore his heritage when he and his family built a home with an art studio on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation on Lake Superior, naming it Red Rock.Rather than portraying an overt depiction of identity, Morrison was in the process of exploring his identity so he looked to nature, stating “in this search for my own identity, I seek the power of the rock, the magic of the water, the religion of the tree, the color of the wind and the enigma of the horizon.†Translating nature into paintings was Morrison’s way to navigate learning and absorption, and in turn produce self-expression. His token theme was the horizon, taking on dynamic form as colors or shapes in the eternal motion of nature. His inspiration was provided by Lake Superior, observing and documenting the temporary sight of the revered sky meeting landscape that he beheld in the moment.His artworks are spotted today in the collections of the Heard Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Whitney Museum of American Art, US National Gallery of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Walker Art Center. In 1997 he was honored in a ceremony at the White House when his work was included in the Twentieth Century American Sculpture at The White House: Honoring Native Americans exhibition. In 1999 Morrison was honored as inaugural Master Artist in the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis.Sight; height: 17 1/4 in x width: 22 3/4 in. Framed; height: 26 in x width: 31 1/2 in x depth: 1 in.Condition:The colors are bold and deep. There are no major tears, losses, or restorations. There are several small creases and minute tears along the extreme edges and corners. There is some light craquelure to the thicker areas of paint. Floated in frame. Light wear to the frame.

George Morrison (Ojibwe, 1919-2000). Gouache on paper painting depicting two sailboats on the water, 1949. Signed and dated along the lower left.Provenance: Private Minnesota Collection.Lot Essay:Regarded as the founding figure of Native American modernism and among the top American abstract expressionist painters is George Morrison. Also highly regarded as a master collage artist, he assembled large collages of found driftwood and woodcut in framed, puzzle-like forms. In the 1940s, he was formally trained at the Minneapolis College of Art and in the 1950s at the Art Students League in New York before receiving a Fulbright to study in France. Taking his place as part of the modern art movement in New York in the 1950s after World War II, he was friends with Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, regularly exhibiting with de Kooning, Philip Guston, Hans Hofmann, and Franz Kline. Morrison helped bring the New York Modern Art movement to Minnesota, where he was based and worked with pure form via Abstract Expressionism. Later in his career, in the mid-1970s, Morrison shifted to a new theme and started to really explore his heritage when he and his family built a home with an art studio on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation on Lake Superior, naming it Red Rock.Rather than portraying an overt depiction of identity, Morrison was in the process of exploring his identity so he looked to nature, stating “in this search for my own identity, I seek the power of the rock, the magic of the water, the religion of the tree, the color of the wind and the enigma of the horizon.†Translating nature into paintings was Morrison’s way to navigate learning and absorption, and in turn produce self-expression. His token theme was the horizon, taking on dynamic form as colors or shapes in the eternal motion of nature. His inspiration was provided by Lake Superior, observing and documenting the temporary sight of the revered sky meeting landscape that he beheld in the moment.His artworks are spotted today in the collections of the Heard Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Whitney Museum of American Art, US National Gallery of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Walker Art Center. In 1997 he was honored in a ceremony at the White House when his work was included in the Twentieth Century American Sculpture at The White House: Honoring Native Americans exhibition. In 1999 Morrison was honored as inaugural Master Artist in the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis.Sight; height: 8 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in. Framed; height: 16 in x width: 18 in x depth: 1 in.Condition:The sheet is affixed to a paperboard backing. The sheet is toned. There are several small chips along the edges of the sheet. Some discoloration along the left edge, possibly from the glue used to adhere the sheet to the board. There is a light undulation to the sheet throughout. The paperboard backing is fragile. There are discolorations throughout it from the glue used. There are several large tears throughout. Due to the fragile nature of the board, the verso has not been inspected. Housed between two non-acidic mats. Framed under glass, light wear to the frame. The paper backing of the frame has been cut along three sides to allow for inspection of the painting.

A Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus, early 20th century, including elephant, lion house and other pieces, a playbarn (10) plus a peg doll and a German tinplate clockwork dog

A GROUP OF DENBY VILLAGE ORNAMENTS AND OTHER CERAMICS, comprising a Georgian Town House, two Thatched Cottages, a Filip Laureston miniature brewery 723, two 1930's pipe rest 'Armchairs', a Rhinoceros ashtray, a Bourne Denby style novelty ashtray, Pixie and Toadstool, in mottled blue, diameter 11cm, and two Bird's Nest match holders, unmarked (10) (Condition Report: dusty, no obvious damage)

JOHN BRETT ARA (BRITISH 1831-1902) 'MacLeod’s Maidens, Skye', oil on canvas, signed and dated 1884 lower right, 100.5cm x 210cm, glazed and framed, comes with a facsimile copy of the receipt of purchase from Thomas Agnew & Son, June 4th 1884, exhibited at the Royal Academy at the time of purchase as no.395 (2) (Condition Report: the painting appears to be in good condition, the back of the painting is covered in thick paper, some patches are torn, the painting was in the house when the vendor's parents purchased the property in the 1960's but it is thought it may have been in the same residence since the 1920's, a few minor losses to the gilt frame) Provenance:  Sold through Agnew to T. J. Hirst 30 May 1884 for £800 Exhibited:  RA 1884 (395); Leeds 1888 (442); Huddersfield 1893. Literature:  Blackburn's Academy Notes 1884 (ill p.38); Birmingham Daily Post 6 May 1884; Aberdeen Weekly Journal 16 May 1884; Athenaeum 7 June 1884 p.734;  Art Journal 1884 p.211; Magazine of Art 1884 p.394; Leeds Mercury 3 Nov 1888; Huddersfield Daily Chronicle 2 Oct 1893; Christiana Payne: John Brett (Yale UP 2010) pp.150, 228 (Cat no. 1051). John Brett acquired the 210-ton schooner Viking from the Earl of Caledon in January 1883, with the intention of using her as a floating studio. In June that year he set off, with his wife and seven children and the crew of twelve, on an epic voyage which took them up the west coast of the British Isles, round the north of Scotland, and down the east coast, ending up at Brightlingsea, after many adventures, in mid-October. As they went he sketched from a specially constructed deck-house. By the end of August they had reached the Isle of Skye, and the entry in the ship's Log for 1 September records: "Many pencil sketches & sketch of Macleod's Maidens". Close observation from the boat enabled Brett to capture this unique view of the curious natural phenomena, with their semi-human forms. The sketches were later worked up into the oil picture in Brett's Harley St studio in time for the 1884 Academy Summer Exhibition. There it was sold through the dealer Agnew to the cotton manufacturer T. J. Hirst of Meltham Hall, Huddersfield for £800 (according to the artist "a very shady price")! After Hirst's death in 1927, his widow remained at the Hall until her own death in 1944, when the contents of the house, which comprised more than 1000 lots, presumably including this work, were sold at auction. The fine original frame is typical of those made for the artist by Dolman & Son of New Compton St, Soho. Richard Winterton Auctioneers are very grateful to John Brett’s great-grandson for the additional information)

Speedway : Programmes O-S all in wallets 1000+ includes great run of Plymouth 1947 onwards. plus Poole, Rye House etc nice conditions

Quite possibly the most British vehicle imaginable; a Range Rover Classic with an Aston Martin V12 heart. Fabulously detailed, in wonderful condition, a bonkers idea turned into a wonderful reality.The first-generation Range Rover, now coined the Range Rover Classic, was produced from 1970, with the two-door models remaining hugely popular to this day. Whilst certainly up-market compared to preceding Land Rover models, the early Range Rovers had rather basic, utilitarian interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed down with a hose. Convenience features such as power-assisted steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, cloth/leather seats and wooden interior trim became more common later in the production run. Marketed as 'A Car for All Reasons', the Range Rover was more capable off-road than the Land Rover and was much more comfortable, whilst also offering a top speed of almost 100mph. With the quality of performance and ‘go anywhere’ capability with timeless styling, one can easily see why the Range Rover has been the chariot of choice by the Royal Household, celebrities, military, emergency services, explorers, and everyone in between for decades.It can be argued that the car presented here hasn’t exactly taken the path of least resistance. Quite the opposite in fact… Surely one of the most exquisite projects to reach completion, this 1971 Range Rover Classic is unlike any other. The story starts with the team at Bishops 4x4 sitting having a beer after work when a conversation sprung up about what engine to transplant into one of their ‘restoration stock’ which already had an incorrect powerplant. With the boss, Chris Bishop, having a huge appreciation for Aston Martin, but at the time without one in the garage, it became almost inevitable that a Range Rover/Aston Martin ‘lovechild’ was on the horizon.The technical specifications paint quite the picture on the level of creativity and craftsmanship the Bishops 4x4 team put into the car. Almost every single aspect has been improved, upgraded, or strengthened to end up with a fabulous cocktail of Britishness that will likely never be repeated, certainly not to this level.The car was essentially built as a showcase for what Bishops 4x4 could do, and while they knew it would be a long project, I don’t think anyone imagined it would take the next 2.5 years of full-time work to complete.The base car was a 1971 Range Rover ‘Suffix A’ that was in dire need of restoration, already housing an incorrect engine, and the Aston Martin DB7 V12 powerplant was selected for a few reasons. Firstly, the boss has a soft spot for Aston Martins, especially the V12s. Secondly it was the biggest and best power unit they could lay their hands on, with 420bhp and 400lb/ft torque, even if the crashed donor car did cost over £5,000 alone. Thirdly, and hugely importantly, it was because they were told it couldn’t be done. Clearly this was time for a “Challenge accepted” mentality.A monstrous amount of engineering went into the build of the car. The front portion of the chassis rails had to have cut-out sections put into them before re-welding with strengthening bars to compensate for the narrower rails. Due to the size of the V12, a significant proportion of the engine needed to sit under/through the scuttle in order to fit, which meant measuring, cutting and re-welding for weeks on end, with an emphasis on precision and tidiness, striving for a factory-like finish. Even with the cutting and remodelling, the engine still didn’t fit as it was, so the alternator was repositioned, which meant re-routing the ancillary drive-belt and making custom idlers to suit, with the coolant hoses and fuel pipes also requiring custom manufacturing.Supporting the modified chassis were a pair of stronger Defender-type axles with heavy-duty springs and Bilstein dampers. The front axle was then fitted with over £3,000 worth of AP Racing stopping power in the form of dinner plate-sized 362mm grooved and vented discs, with 6-piston callipers. The brakes were housed by 18-inch 5-spoke wheels with 285/65/18 Toyo Proxes tyres all-round. Due to their beefy size the tops of the arches had to be flared and the bottom of the wings altered to house them. Of course, cutting no corners, the flared arches were made up in-house from alloy.To assist its breathing, the inlet tubes were made up with free-flowing air filters feeding the inlet manifold, with the in-house custom stainless steel exhaust system fabricated in its entirety from the manifolds back.With the major mechanical complexities dealt with, it was then time to make the car run. A pair of tuneable ECUs were purchased, one for each bank of cylinders, which were then mapped to the Aston Martin factory ECU, as well as having a ‘Compushift’ mapping session for the 4-speed Ashcroft upgraded Land Rover ZF gearbox.The grille, now with twin headlights, was installed as an homage to the grandfathers of modifying and improving Range Rovers, Schuler and Overfinch, which certainly gives the car a distinctive look, if you somehow saw it before you heard it!Due to being a radically altered vehicle, instead of simply stating it had an alternative engine fitted and chancing it with the DVLA, Bishops 4x4 went down the V627/1 route, had the DVLA inspect the car and issue a Q-plate to reflect the changes.The exterior was painted in 4 layers of Bishops 4x4’s signature dark maroon colour, with a subtle grey roof. Three Aston Martin badges were fitted, one to each wing and one on the tailgate. The ‘piece de resistance’ is the airbrushed Union Jack flag on the bonnet, trailing up the wings, which took around two weeks to complete, but done so to embody the ‘Best of British’ theme the car truly represents.The interior is wonderful. It has been completed to an extremely high quality, commensurate with the external and mechanical work. It’s ultimately a blend of original and bespoke. With Range Rover seats retrimmed in soft brown leather and thick brown wool carpeting throughout. The dashboard is a wooden Wood and Pickett dash, from the workshop stock, modified to house an Aston Martin DB9 push button starter in the centre, flanked by a pair of chrome-rimmed gauges.Turning on the radio causes two Aston Martin tweeters to rise out the top of the dash, and the digital dash displays a virtual representation of the instruments from a Range Rover Classic featuring a rev counter, speedo, etc. By pushing the sport button, the dash changes the dials to represent what you see on an Aston Martin dashboard, again all digitally presented.The final touch was the build plate on the slam panel which reads AMRR007001, giving a shared nod to both the Range Rover host and the Aston Martin heart and soul.It is not unfair to say that the whole project was brain-numbingly complex, and yet what a fantastically wonderful machine has emerged. The craftsmanship is simply unbelievable and needs to be seen in person. With the Range Rover being marketed as 'A Car for All Reasons', the reason for this is surely ‘Because we can’.You do not want to miss the opportunity to see this car in person. While the phrase ‘unrepeatable’ gets thrown around fairly frequently in the car world, I challenge anyone to say they could repeat this car, to this standard, in that timeframe, and offer it at such a reasonable estimate.SpecificationClick here for more details and images

A Queen Anne style child’s Dolls House, with painted hinged front opening to four rooms, 57cm wide

A Bernina sewing machine, cased, together with a 1930's sewing table and contents (2)Sewing machine looks to be complete and has been PAT tested and passed. Collected from a house clearance. We have not had it running.

COLLECTION OF LILLIPUT LANE MODELS including, Dove Cote, Dove Cote S/P, Finders Keepers, Where Sparks Fly, Dream Catchers, Santa's Workshop, Catch a Cold, Queen of Hearts, Frosty Fun, The White Swan, Little Tea Caddy, Eagle House Folly x 2, Country Post, Little Snowdrop, Barley Mow Inn (16)Provenance: private collection GwentComments: all boxed, majority with Deed certificate

A Chinese bronze incense burnerMid Qing dynasty, 18th/19th centuryStanding on four mythical beast mask and paw legs, cast around the body with phoenixes and flaming pearls amidst clouds beneath a pair of everted S-shape handles, the reticulated cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion-and-brocade ball finial, 43cm high overall x 30cm wide at the handles.Provenance: formerly in an English private collection (letter from the editor of Country House magazine, dated 24 March 1964).清中期 十八/十九世紀 銅鳳紋三足蓋爐來源：前英國私人收藏。（信札）

A collection of 1980's/1990's Indie 7" Singles. Includes artists: CUD, The Darling Buds, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Mega City Four, House Of Love, The Charlatans, Catherine Wheel, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Go-Betweens, The Red Guirtars, Cocteau Twins, The Jasmine Minks, The Soup Dragons and more. Overall condition: Very Good to Very Good Plus.

A collection of 1980's and 1990's Alternative Rock and Pop CD Albums and CD Singles. Includes artists: Kate Bush, Crowded House, Soft Cell, Duran Duran XTC, REM, U2, Lloyd Cole, Everything But The Girl, Pixies, Talk Talk and more. Overall condition: Very Good to Near Mint. Some casings may have scuffs and price stickers. 

[Wood, Anthony]. Historia et Antiquitates Universitatis Oxoniensis, 1st edition, Oxford: Sheldonian Theatre, 1674, additional engraved title, title with vignette of the Sheldonian Theatre, folding engraved plan (with closed tears at foot), water stains and small marginal tears throughout, Cornwell House ink stamp to front free endpaper, contemporary calf, rubbed with some stains and edge wear, folio, together with:Hutchins (John). The History and Antiquities of the county of Dorset..., 2 volumes, 1st edition, London, W. Bower and J. Nichols. 1774, folding frontispiece map of Dorset by J. Bayly, 1773 plus 38 engraved maps, views, plans, pedigrees and others (some folding), previous ownership inscription to top of title page and bookplate of D Okeden to front pastedown to each volume, some manuscript annotations to a few margins, additions and corrections bound to rear, contemporary calf rebacked preserving boards, contrasting title labels to spine, scuffed and rubbed with small areas of loss, corners bumped, folio, plusThoresby (Ralph). Ducatus Leodiensis: or, the Topography of the Ancient and Populus Town and Parish of Leeds and Parts Adjacent in the West-Riding of the County of York..., 1st edition, London: Printed for Maurice Atkins, 1715, engraved portrait frontispiece,12 engraved maps, plates and views (some folding, some spotted and many with reinforced folds), contemporary manuscript annotation to foot of title page, juvenile scribing to page 426, lacking B2, contemporary blind embossed calf, hinges and joints cracked and worn, rubbed and worn, corners bumped, small folio and other British topography by or after S. C. Hall, John Gorton, Dugdale, Throsbys, John Ogilby, John Mackay Wilson, Illustrated London News and others, various sizes and condition QTY: (43 )NOTE:Sold as a collection of prints not subject to return.

A RUBY AND DIAMOND NOVELTY BROOCH, BY SABBADINI Designed as a stylised bee, the body set with buffed-top rubies, the head with circular-cut ruby eyes accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, with similarly-cut diamond wings, mounted in 18K gold, signed Sabbadini, with maker's mark 'S' for Sabbadini, Italian registry mark 963MI, length 2.6cm Sabbadini is a long-standing Italian Jewellery House, in fact it is the only jewellery house that still manufactures in central Milan. The flagship store on the celebrated Via Montenapoleone, opened in 1998 and was the first and only commercial space created by the legendary architect-designer Renzo Mongiardino. The Sabbadini Jewellery house is celebrated for its tiny stones clustered in seamless pavés around single statement gems and its exquisite enamelling of natural motifs, ranging from flowers to dogs and its signature bees, which founder Alberto designed for his wife Stefania. The jewellery pieces are contemporary and reflect the Sabbadini’s love of modern art. It is a family run business, Stefania helps run the company with their son and CEO, Pierandrea. All jewellery pieces are designed with the 3 elements at their core, to be unique, elegant and precious.

A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE REGENCY CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD SCOTTISH ROYAL COAT OF ARMS BY JOHN STEELL SNR, CIRCA 1816-1837 Depicting the Royal coat of arms with Hanoverian escutcheon, upon the helm sits the crest, depicting a Lion, forward facing and sitting atop the Crown of Scotland, displaying the Honours of Scotland with Scottish motto "In Defens", banner to base partially inscribed Dieu and Droit, signed to the lower front plinth "J Steell, Edin." approximately 150cm high, 236cm wide, 53cm deep This late Georgian carved Royal coat of arms is one of only four now known to survive by John Steell Snr. One is in the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland and the other two are still in place, adorning the pediment of Leith Customs House and the interior of the County Hall in Cupar. The latter two have been later gilded and, in the case of the Leith example, later painted as well. The piece in the NGS is partially constructed from plaster, with the remaining part being of gilded pine. Examination of this example reveals indications of prior polychrome decoration. All the surviving pieces are signed, in the case of the Leith example this was only discovered when the pediment was restored in 1983. At the same time, it was also found to be dated 1813, carved into the reverse adjacent to the signature. John Steell Snr. (1770-1848) was a talented wood carver with known works including Corinthian capitals in the Signet Library in Edinburgh and an series of carvings depicting scenes from the life of Mary Queen of Scots for Duns Castle. In addition, he seems to have been heavily involved in the production of shop sign figures, one of which is in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland. Carved in 1835 it depicts a smoking figure used to advertise various tobacconists in a single premises in Princes Street over several years. Steell's son, also John (1804-1891), would rise to become one of Scotland's most famous sculptors, winning royal commissions but it is extremely difficult to gauge the extent of his involvement in his father's business in the early years of his career. Certainly, as he was apprenticed to his father from the age of 14 (in 1818), he would have played some part in the production of some of these wood carvings and it is the opinion of some experts that both men would have been involved in carving the surviving coats of arms. One other coat of arms by the Steell family is known in photographs but sadly does not seem to have survived. This was executed for the pediment of the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh and a photograph from 1858 showing the carving in some detail does exist. The photograph is of sufficient quality to be able to make out the words 'I Steel' and 'Edin' underneath the carving on the front of the piece and, like this example, it also seems to carry the Hanoverian inescutcheon. John Steel Snr.'s trade card survives and advertises "house and ship carving on moderate terms" and there has been discussion as to whether this example may have originally been carved for a ship.   Please note, this lot also contains a large stone composition and painted metal plinth/stand which the crest is displayed on in the saleroom. The stand measures 70cm high, 244cm wide, 46.5cm deep overall. Condition Report: Please note, this lot also contains a large composition stone and painted metal plinth/stand which the crest is displayed on in the saleroom. The stand measures 70cm high, 244cm wide, 46.5cm deep overallWith weathered paint surface- lifting and diminished in part- other layers visible beneath the dry surface. Grubbier in parts- notably recessed areas. Some wear and losses to raised detailing and loss to paint around shrinkage faults The whole with repairs of various dates and levels of skill mostly visible to reverse- nails, battens, glue etc. Later horn to unicorn Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer

The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. of Pontedera, Italy. Designed by Renzo Spolti and Vittorio Casini and known as the MP5 (Moto Piaggio no.5). From its inception the Vespa scooter has been known for its painted, pressed steel unibody, which combines a complete cowling for the engine, a flat floorboard and a prominent front fairing. Upon seeing this new design for the first time, Enrico Piaggio exclaimed ‘Sembra una Vespa!’ (It resembles a wasp). The new scooter had been named. This iconic design has featured in displays at the Guggenheim in New York and the Pompidou centre in Paris.This scooter evokes the heady, sharp suited days of the 60’s Mod era. This scooter has been wrapped to give a chrome effect and fitted with the mirrors and flag detailing of a classic Brighton cruiser. Purchased by a private collector in 2018, it has driven one mile since, but has been maintained ‘in house’.We believe that this Vespa featured in Episode Two of the first series of the Simon Callow television drama, The Rebel. We are advised by the HPI check that this scooter is listed as a category C insurance loss and is supplied with a V5 registration document. There is no better way to take a trip down memory lane than on this modern version of a motoring and design icon. Consigned by Dominic Lake. USED BY SIMON CALLOW IN 'THE REBEL'ICONIC MODEL

The sixth generation of the Porsche 911 was dubbed the 997 and introduced in 2005. It retained the previous model’s basic profile but drew on the 993 for detailing. In addition, the new headlights reverted to the original bug-eye design. The interior was similarly revised, with strong links to the earlier 911 interiors while at the same time looking fresh and modern. Initially, two versions of the 997 were introduced, the rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S. In late 2005 Porsche introduced the four-wheel drive versions of the 997, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S which were announced as 2006 models. The 997 remains a worthy model of one of the most celebrated sports cars ever produced and also received mostly positive reviews from the worldwide motoring press, with Jeremy Clarkson, a known detractor of Porsche cars, noting that the 997 will "make love to your fingertips and stir your soul."The best ‘all-rounder’ in the 997 line up, this Carrera 4S comes with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox mated to the 3.8 litre flat six engine. A UK supplied C16 car, it is well optioned with heated leather two-way electric front seats, leather rear seats, PCM module, Euro navigation, BOSE sound system and 19” Sport Design wheels. Presented in probably the best colour combination of Midnight Blue with blue interior, the car has led a pampered life. Out of the six main service stamps, four are from Porsche main dealers and the other two are from renowned Porsche specialist JAZ Porsche Ltd. Whilst the last official service was carried out in June 2018 at JAZ, they also replaced the roof mechanism in March of this year. Since 2018 the car has been maintained by the Vendor’s in-house mechanic who maintains all his collection. The vendor has noticed that the air conditioning isn’t working, but other than that, he reports the car to run and drive very well indeed.Supplied with a V5C registration document, book pack and service record from JAZ Porsche Ltd. Great performance and stunning looks combined, make this model still the one to have. Consigned by Will Penrose. DESIRABLE SIX-SPEED MANUAL CARWELL OPTIONEDAIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING

AMG, which is now the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles. With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in 2010, the Affalterbach-based firm took a significant step forward. First seen at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and acknowledged as a tribute to the legendary 300 SL 'Gullwing' coupé of the 1950s – arguably the world's first supercar – the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was notable as the first car to be designed in-house by AMG. A collectors' item from the day it was announced, the newcomer featured 'Gullwing' doors like its illustrious predecessor and succeeded the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at the top of the German manufacturer's range. Styled by Mercedes-Benz's Mark Fetherston, the SLS AMG received numerous prestigious design awards, and is the only automobile ever to have won the (gold) Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. Boasting a chassis/body of mainly aluminium construction, the SLS (Sport Licht Super) was powered by a 6.2 litre V8 engine producing 563bhp initially - the most powerful normally aspirated production car engine of its day - while the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission was similarly state-of-the-art. A rear wing, extendable at high speeds, kept the SLS stable at its near-200mph maximum, while its low weight (3,573lbs) helped the car lap the Mercedes-Benz test track quicker than its SLR McLaren predecessor. Not surprisingly, given its pedigree, the SLS AMG proved very popular with racing drivers, Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton among them, while the list of celebrity owners includes Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Roger Federer, Sylvester Stallone and Tom Hanks. Several limited edition versions were introduced, including a GT3 racer, leading up to the SLS AMG GT Final Edition of 2014. Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers has said that there are no plans for a successor, so for the time being the SLS AMG remains the ultimate expression of the noble 'Gullwing' tradition. This stunning example presented in Fire Opal Red with Black Designo Exclusive Diamond pattern leather and carbon fibre bonnet as per every SLS Final Edition has covered a mere 4,500 miles from new. Originally registered 19th June 2014, this example was owned for several years by the first owner before being sold by Romans International to its second owner who kept it for a year before Romans were again commissioned to sell it to our vendor in 2023. Limited to only 350 models worldwide, this is the last ever version of the iconic Gullwing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The Final Edition is based on the SLS AMG GT, the later version which has a 20bhp power boost over the standard SLS and features a remapped double clutch seven-speed gearbox with upgraded suspension improving the car's performance and handling considerably. Final Editions such as this have some unique touches to make them it that extra bit special including a carbon fibre bonnet with a central air outlet, carbon fibre splitter on the front apron, a fixed carbon fibre rear wing from the SLS Black Series plus a set of forged light alloys and finally a diamond patterned exclusive leather interior. Of the 350 SLS Final Editions made worldwide which is a combination of both coupés and roadsters, it is believed only six were UK supplied Gullwing coupés with this example being one them and one of the rarest cars you'll ever find on the UK market.We believe the SLS to be a modern day classic which will be one of the most remembered and desirable Mercedes in years to come, a great investment opportunity as proven by the 300 SL Gullwing that the SLS was based on. Last serviced at 4,400 miles in December of 2023, this car boasts a main dealer service history and the car has also recently been treated to PPF on the front and carbon interior. With one of the last 6.2 litre naturally-aspirated V8 engines Mercedes will ever make it is of no surprise that we are seeing many collectors buying up the best examples, with the AMG Black SLS now fetching in excess of £700,000 and SLR’s values increasing year on year. Keeping an eye on its future value is certainly worthwhile but meanwhile own one of the design icons of the modern era harking back to the design icon of the 50’s.. Consigned by Mathew Priddy ONE OF SIX UK RIGHT HAND DRIVE EXAMPLES, ONE OF 350 WORLDWIDEMAIN DEALER SERVICE HISTORY & SHOWROOM QUALITYTHOSE GULLWING DOORS!

Two boxed 1980's Lego Legoland sets including Town House (6372) & Summer Cottage (6365) - contents unchecked

Naipaul (V. S.) A House for Mr Biswas, first edition, original boards, spine ends and corners bumped, dust-jacket, small portion of loss to spine tail, chipping and fraying to edges, 1961; The Middle Passage, uncorrected proof copy, original wrappers, spine lightly browned, 1962; The Mimic Men, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light nicks to spine head, otherwise excellent, 1967; and another first edition by Naipaul, 8vo (4) 

Johnson (B. S.) House Mother Normal, one of 126 copies signed by the author, 1971; Poems Two, one of 100 copies signed by the author, 1972; Albert Angelo, small ownership name on front free endpaper, dust-jacket, light creasing and chipping to extremities, 1964, first editions, original boards or cloth; and another by Johnson, 8vo & 4to (4) 

WINSTON CHURCHILL INTEREST. Two 'thank you notes' to unknown recipients who sent birthday greetings/sent contribution to birthday present. (1) dated apparently in Churchill's hand November 30, 1949 on House of Commons notepaper. (2) Undated but headed 10 Downing Street (presumably after 1951, therefore). In a wooden frame. Because of the date on (1), apparently in WC.'s hand, we suggest this, at least, is probably not a facsimile.

Wooden Model Making Books & Wooden Doll House Parts, a boxed & unboxed group. Includes 2 Chromolly Bars. Although unchecked for completeness condition generally appears to be Excellent, in Good boxes, where applicable.  See photo.

An interesting 19th century journal, many mentions of Boscastle, Trevalga, Tintagel, Wadebridge, Cornwall area, dating from 1844 to 1850. Includes detail of social history at the time, and detail of meetings on July 23, August 13 and September 3 at Boscastle, The Trevalga Cliffs and those who attended including Mr & Mrs Kirkness of Boscastle (rector), Mr & Mrs Symons of Trevalga (rector), Mr Avery of Boscastle, Mr, Mrs & Miss Robson of Camelford, Lawrence Richard and Charles Wint, Mr & Mrs Bree of Tintagel, Mr King, etc, note reads "at the Trevalga meeting Mrs Robson .. her fatal attack of J. Novess, July 23 1844." Oct 8 - King of France came to Portsmouth. Nov 29 Railway meeting in Town Hall. 1845 Jan 25 Captain Symonds buried. 1846 June 3-20 noting the movements of the swan and of bees in old hives and new plantation. 1847 July 8 - Much thunder, rain, lightening, a very great flood came down the road through Trevans house. "Causeway between Mahim and Bandora (Bandra), Bombay Island opened April 8 1845 by S G Artur the Governor with Sir Jas and Lady Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the founders and who paid all the expense. The work was designed by Capt. ... Sir Jas has expended in all 120,000 on the public good, the Queen sent him a medal and knighted him". Information of Queen Bess.  Includes notes of miles to and from places, Southampton to Gibraltar 1300, Gibraltar to Malta 1000, etc. A lot of notes of deaths, notes of imported goods comparing the years, mentions of gin and whiskey bottling. Mentions of Mr Avery, Mr Ellis, and Mr King throughout. An interesting piece of Cornish history. Together with two daily pocket companions, one dated 1838 Bunsley de Cowiey Nixon with three photographs in front flap, and the other dated 1846 J B King of Gloster or Hampstead with mentions of Cheltenham, Manchester and Liverpool. Plus an album with few poetry verses and accounts, some illustrations.  -

This lot comprises 19 various letters and documents as follows:  1759 heavily stained letter from John Blackall to Sir Henry Moore, difficult to decipher but should be worth researching. Sir Henry Moore was a Jamaican-born colonial administrator who served as governor of New York from 1765 to 1769, he also served the lieutenant governor of Jamaica in 1756 and again from 1759 to 1762. 1767 letter, with a copy of a 10 page will of 1717, to the Bishop of Kilmara (?) the copy being in poor condition. 1772 part printed post manuscript document which has been burnt at the left signed by Francis Wilson. 1776 deed or indenture signed "Walpole" at the left addressed to the Sheriff of Cardiganshire regarding a debtor Robert Jones and other matters. 1810 contemporaneous copy of a Decree of Divorce between Archibald Hepburn Mitchelson and Mrs Felicity Swinton issues at Edinburgh and running to 41 pages (the last pages separated from the whole) fascinating.  An undated manuscript document containing a number of quotations, religious text etc. 1859 1st Class certificate issued by the Inspector General of Musketry to Captain Wadham Wyndham Bond of the Armagh Light Infantry Militia. 1872 Summons to attend Divorce Court (very soiled) The case was between John Bythesea and Helen Dunbar. 1877 document issued at La Paz, 2 pages, needs research.  1818 letter from Lord John Russell (MP who became Prime Minister in 1846-52 and 1865-66.  1825 letter containing interesting comments on the state of the post including the possibility of non-delivery. 1834 letter from Lord Verulam to the Lord Chancellor concerning the appointment of Justices of the Peace. 1830's signed note by the 3rd Earl Fitzwilliam regarding the fact that the Duke of Wellington cannot form a government. Typed letter of 1917 signed by A. Bonar Law on Treasury Chambers, Whitehall letterhead regarding the issue of National War Bonds. At the date of this letter he was leader of the House of Commons, he became Prime Minister in October 1922 for just 7 months. 1921 letter signed by Ernest Evans (Prime Minister Private Secretary) 10 Downing Street letterhead regarding placing Rev. D,R Evans name before the Prime Minister for consideration. An undated letter (unattributable) long pages of manuscript marked on the reverse as "A Quaker's Speech to Olliver C.......ll". From the writing the document looks likely to have been written in the 18th century.  A circa 1818, 1830 and 1834: three large Orders or Authorisations.  -

Indian percussion Enfield type .700 calibre musket, 44inch sighted barrel secured by three bands and stamped with 1970's Indian arsenal export marks, full length stock with brass furniture.THIS LOT IS TOO LONG TO BE POSTED OUT USING OUR IN-HOUSE SERVICE AND WOULD NEED TO BE SENT OUT USING BRADLEYS COURIERS. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. 153cm long

Mixed dolls house furniture signed WB to include a four post bed, four chairs, chest of drawers and others along with doll house accessories to include a candelabra, vase and othersLocation:If there is no condition report shown, please request

George VI, 'Coronation' Gold Proof Set 1937, 4 coins comprising: five pounds, two pounds, sovereign and half sovereign, house in Royal Mint red leather case of issue with crowned GRVI monogram and 'SPECIMEN COINS 1937' in gilt lettering, case is scuffed on top right corner o/wise in good order, sold with additional empty cardboard case, (S PS15) this highly desirable set is one of only 5,001 struck; hairlines across the set, lightly wiped with handling marks, small spot to King's cheek on five pounds, about uncirculated

1825 King George IV Shilling: first bust and second reverse design (S 3811, ESC 1253). Obverse: left-facing laureate bust of George with a legend around that reads 'GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:'. 'B.P.' initials below the King's neck. Reverse: second reverse - crowned quartered shield of royal arms with the arms of the House of Hanover in escutcheon within a garter, bearing the words 'HONI · SOIT · QUI MAL · Y · PENSE · ·' with 'ANNO 1825' to the bottom. Edge: milled. Weight: 5.69g. Diameter: 23.7mm. Grade: VF - Very Fine. Mintage: 2,459,100. An old dealer's ticket is included with this coin.