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Lot 99
Beardsley, Aubrey (ills.) Malory, Sir Thomas "Morte d 'Arthur" 1927, Third Edition limited to 1600 copies only, published by E. P. Dutton, Boston, 1927, plates with tissue guards, ills thoughout text, off setting to title page from the frontis, black cloth with elaborate gilt design of lilies, gilt titles and decorations to back strip, t.e.g. glassine cover, with Sangorski, Alberto "Morte d'Arthur - a Poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson" - designed, written out and illuminated by Alberto Sangorski, reproduced by the Graphic Engraving Company of Messrs Chatto & Windus 1912, uncut, cream boards with red titles, some loss to upper board, glassine cover (2)
Lot 501
A pair of French ormolu chenets, Of Regence style, 19th century, Each mounted with a dragon, probably associated and possibly earlier in date, on a shaped moulded base centred by oval portrait plaques of Apollo and Venus, on acanthus-wrapped scrolled feet, 29.5cm high, 26cm wide (2)Footnotes: Note: With C scrolls, flowers, foliage and spread-winged dragons or chimera, the design of these chenets share ornamental elements and movement depicted in an engraving dated 1724-1750, by François Roumier (1701-1748), now in the Victoria & Albert Museum (E.2428-1909) as well as a design by Nicolas Pineau (1684-1754), in particular a drawing of a wall-light, in the Kunstbibliothek, Berlin, published in H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, vol. I, Munich, 1986, p. 66, fig. 1.9.19.
Lot 403
An English armorial tapestry fragment bearing the Coat of Arms of the Raleigh family, Late 16th / early 17th century, Woven in wools and silks, the shield divided into 16 quarterings, flanked by wolf supporters, surmounted by four helms with crests of fleur-de-lis, a stag’s head caboshed with a fleur-de-lis between the attires, a mitre with feathered plume, and a stag statant, and inscribed with their family motto AMORE ET VIRTUTE to the border above, later framed, 44.5 x 63cm Footnotes: Note: An engraving of the Raleigh coats of arms by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) features in Hariot, T., A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia: of the commodities and of the nature and manners of the naturall inhabitants, London: Johann Wechel, 1590. The example in the engraving lacks the fourth helm with crest and has an additional quartering in the arms. A seal-matrix of Sir Walter Raleigh is in the British Museum (1904,0113.2), and features the arms of Raleigh, with five fusils in a bend, which are located in the top left corner of the shield in this tapestry. There is also a helmet, two wolf supporters, a stag crest and the above motto, which all appear in this tapestry. Amore et Virtute is the motto of the family of Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618), and Amor et Virtute is inscribed on a painting of Raleigh by an unknown artist, dated 1588, that is currently in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG 7). A silver-gilt casket believed to have been owned by Sir Walter Raleigh bears an almost identical coat of arms, although it only has three helms with crests, lacking the helm with mitre with feathered plume - Christie's, London, 21 September 2005, lot 274. The casket is currently housed at Museu da Farmácia, Lisbon, Portugal (Inv. 13612).
Lot 54
A collection of silver items comprising a mug, by 'C.E', London 1925, with engraved initials, 7.5cm high, another example, marked 'Silver', with a name engraving dated September 1940, 9cm high, a set of six coffee bean spoons, Birmingham 1974, and two cased spoons, Birmingham 1923 and Sheffield 1903, 11.9ozt (qty.)
Lot 223
Remarkable original color engraving on paper featuring a portrait of Scottish nobleman James Earl of Morton by Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken. Inscribed on lower part of lunette: James Earl of Morton, 1581. Below the plate center: In the Possession of the Rig.t Hon the Earl of Morton. On lower right: J. Houbraken Sculpts. Amst. 1740. Impensis I & P Knapton Londini 1741. Housed in a ornate gilded wood frame with a warm grey mat. Sight size: 9.25"L x 14.75"H. Frame size: 15"L x 23"H x 2"W. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken (Dutch, 1698-1780)Issued: 1741Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 221
Antique original engraving on paper by Master engraver James Charles Armytage after an original painting by Sir John Gilbert. Published by Gebbie & Barrie. Includes an original description on verso. On lower right: J.C. Armytage Sculpt. On lower left: J. Gilbert Pinxt. On lower center: Christiana at the House of Gaius. Housed in a gilded frame with a beige and brown mat. Sight size: 13"L x 9"H. Frame size: 22"L x 18.50"H x 0.50"W. Artist: James Charles Armytage (British 1802-1897) after Sir John Gilbert (British 1817-1897)Issued: 1867Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 222
Original antique hand-colored engraving on paper by Robert Thew after the Neo-Classical original painting by Royal Academician John Opie (British 1758-1802.) Based on Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, this engraving was published by J & J Boydell for the renowned Shakspeare (sic) Gallery on Pall Mall in 1799. On lower left: Painted by John Opie R.A. On lower right: Engraved by Rob Thew Engraver to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Housed in a gilded frame with a black color glass border and a light green linen mat. Sight size: 24"W x 20"H. Frame size: 35.50"W x 30.25"H x 1.75"D. Artist: Robert Thew (British 1758–1802)Issued: 1799Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 219
Antique color engraving on paper after Royal Academician John Russell's artwork The Favorite Rabbit. It depicts a beautiful young child dressed in a Neo-Classical dress feeding her grey hair rabbit in a hutch. Housed in an antique gilded and dark caramel color wood frame with a ribbon bow and a beige mat. Inscribed in pencil on lower right: Engraved and printed (?) in colors from painting, illegible signature. Embossed on lower left: GD. Sight size: 12.50"L x 10.50"H. Frame size: 18"L x 18.25"H x 1"W. Artist: John Russell (British, 1745-1806)Issued: Early 19th centuryCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 217
Beautiful original antique Art Nouveau engraving after American Symbolist artist John White Alexander's original 1897 oil painting Isabella or The Pot of Basil. Signature below plate on lower left: Alexander. Title on lower right: The Pot of Basil. Artist: After John White Alexander (American 1856-1915)Issued: c. 1900Dimensions: 10.75"L x 15"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 286
Antique original engraving on paper by Master engraver Charles Cousen after Royal Academician painter Edward William Cook's historical painting of ex. King of Greece Otto I's vessel arriving in the Lido of Venice after his abdication. Published by Gebbie & Barrie. Includes an original description on verso. On lower right: C. Coursen Sculpt. On lower left: E. W. Cook R.A. Pinxt. Title lower center: Venice-The Arrival. Housed in a marbleized gilded and frame with a black mat. Sight size: 13"L x 9"H. Frame size: 23.25"L x 19"H x 0.50"W. Artist: Charles Cousen (British 1813-1889) after E. W. Cook (British 1778-1855)Issued: c. 1880Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 237
Original Victorian hand-colored engraving on paper published by newspaper The Graphic, 11 December 1869. It depicts five golf scenes at the oldest Golf Club in England, the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Housed in a copper gilt color wooden frame with a dark green mat. Sight size: 12"L x 15.50"H. Frame size: 19.50"L x 24.75"H x 1"W. Issued: 1869Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 220
Antique original engraving on paper by Master printmaker and engraver Herbert Bourne after an original artwork by Pre-Raphaelite painter Henry O'Neil who represents an idealized woman with lilies to symbolize her purity. Published by Gebbie & Barrie. Includes an original description on verso. On lower right: H. Bourne Sculpt. On lower left: H. O'Neil A.R.A. Pinxt. Title lower center: Purity. Housed in a copper color gilded frame with a marbleized hunter green mat. Sight size: 9"L x 13"H. Frame size: 18.50"L x 22.50"H x 0.50"W. Artist: Herbert Bourne (British 1813-1889) after H. O'Neil (British 1807-1880)Issued: c. 1864Country of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 281
Handsome impression in blue ink of an engraving on wove paper after Rudolph Bleyer that depicts a nautical scene with sailboats on a semi-cloudy day. Includes Bleyer's artist stamp below the plate on lower left. Artist: After Rudolph Bleyer (American 1859-1951)Issued: c. 1950Dimensions: 15"L x 12.75"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 369
A Prussian Model 1740 'Potsdam' flintlock infantry musket, pinned barrel 41 in., elongated brass foresight viewed through a trough in the tang; bevelled lockplate with Potsdam arsenal engraving, faceted pan and swan-necked cock; stock with moulded details and brass furniture, faceted ram rod pipes, serpentine side plate, butt plate with long scalloped tang, iron sling swivels and ram rod, numbered 162 to the stock and the side plate. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
Lot 403
A 100 bore six-shot 'pepperbox' revolver, fluted cylinder 3 in with engraving at the muzzles, acanthus engraved self-cocking bar hammer action, two-piece walnut grip, Birmingham proof; in a fitted mahogany case with a bullet mould, oiler and powder flask, and a tin of bullets. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.20.5cm OAL
Lot 360
Witton Daw & Co.: A fine pair of 16 bore double percussion pistols, superposed twist brown barrels 5.5 in., the upper barrels sighted and with top flat inscribed 'WITON DAW & CO 57 THREADNEEDLE STREET LONDON', engraved double breech plugs, the nipples for the lower barrels set in deep wells, London Company view and proof marks; finely scroll engraved action and hammers, the left hammers with elongated noses to reach the lower nipples, safety bars; finely chequered one-piece wooden grips, engraved steel butt caps with hinged traps, flat steel belt hooks, captive double ended ram rods - the bridles with foliate engraving. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
Lot 417
A 120 Tranter's patent single trigger five-shot percussion revolver retailed by Wilkinsons and engraved on the barrel to "Lt Col'l Campbell", octagonal barrel 3.8 in. with engraving at the muzzle and personal name to the right flat, engraved frame, top strap with 'Wilkinson & Son Pall Mall London', hook type safety, London Company proof, serial number 138851, one-piece chequered wooden grip. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
Lot 372
A composite English flintlock game gun part-adapted from a service musket, .770 calibre barrel 36 in., with Ordnance proof marks and engraved 'LONDON', bevelled lock plate with border engraving and signed 'Pratt', swan-necked cock, truncated stock with Land Pattern trigger guard, wooden ram rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
Lot 362
An English 35 bore percussion pistol from the Isle of Wight gunmaker Isaac Nobbs, octagonal twist barrel 4.5 in. top flat engraved 'I. Nobbs ISLE of WIGHT', hook breech with solid platinum vent plug, scroll engraving to the breech and bolster, Birmingham proof marks and barrel maker's mark 'I.W.'; tang, plock and hammer all engraved with acanthus scrolls, the lock plate signed 'I. NOBBS'; walnut stock with engraved steel furniture, captive steel ram rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
Lot 139
Masonic Interest; A Hallmarked Silver 'Justice Truth Philanthropy' Enamel Medal, engraving to reverse "Presented to Bro. Christopher J Killalee CP. By the Lord Methuen, lodge No 798 raised on the 20 June 1940", a hallmarked silver medallion pendant of openwork foliate design, with vacant cartouche, a circular 'The Institution of British Engineers' medallion pendant, 'Presented to C.I.Jenkinson on his election as an associate member', together with a small collection of commemorative coinage, including two Five Pound coins, etc.
Lot 68
LATE VICTORIAN/EARLY EDWARDIAN LOCKET, of oval form, decorated with a swan, the back engraved decoration and initials4cm highSwan decoration still in very good condition. Some surface scratches to the metal/engraving from general wear and tear. Inner stitching slightly undone. Additional image of this uploaded to website.
Lot 520
Bank Melli Iran, a Bradbury Wilkinson engraving of Reza Shah Pahlavi, used on banknotes issued during mid 1930s, pasted on large format paper, uncirculated, a superb quality engraving £150-£200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
Lot 36
Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Cape Verde, an engraved portrait of Bartholomeu Dias, as used on the 1945 series, hand signed for approval by Manuel Rodrigues Junior, Administrador for the BNU between 1940 and 1946, along with the original envelope detailing what the engraving is for, as produced, extremely rare and attractive (2 items) BNU CV55-CV56 £150-£200 --- This item is featured in BNU, page 8
Lot 909
Abbott, Lemual Francis (b.1760- d.1802) "The Blackheath Golfer" c1900 - coloured engraving of William Innes and inscribed below "To the Society of Goffers at Blackheath - This Plate is with Just Respect Dedicated by Their Most Humble Servant Lemuel Francis Abbott" - and to the lower right "Engraved by V Green Mezzotint Engraver to his Majesty the Elector Palatine. Signs of browning to paper and colour loss - size 48cm x64cm (F)
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