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Registration No: IOM-Reg (previously 'AWM 5') Chassis No: GFT2 MOT: ExemptExhibited at the October 1931 Salon d’Automobiles in Paris’s magnificent Grand Palais, chassis GFT2 provided coachbuilder Barker with an opportunity to showcase its talents to a truly international audience. Thought to be unique, the Swept Tail Sports Saloon body that the London firm created for the occasion was a stylistic masterclass. The Rolls-Royce’s previous owner, Julian Bowen, was unaware of its significance when he took possession in May 2008. A renowned furniture designer, the car’s lines enchanted him so much that he rejected a host of other 20/25s and spent well over a year politely badgering his immediate predecessor to sell. Applying to the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club for a set of copy build records revealed that GFT2 was a former ‘Paris Show Car’. Suitably enthused, he tracked down relevant copies of Motor and Autocar magazines which confirmed the 20/25 had originally sported a bold two-tone livery and wheel discs. Determined to return the Swept Tail Sports Saloon to its former glory, Mr Bowen embarked upon a meticulous restoration the story of which is recounted in his own words below: “We decided to start with the body repairs, keeping an eye for traces of the original colour scheme - Green and Cream! It took time to be satisfied with a hue match, but after weeks of experimentation we felt it was perfect. I was lucky to be using a small body shop outside Grantham whose approach was as fastidious and perfectionist as my own. The chromework was re-plated and the bonnet hinges remade in stainless steel. In removing the hinges, the original rivets had to be sacrificed. I purchased replacements but they stood too proud. A retired friend heard of the problem and offered to machine over 400 rivets to the correct profile! He also remade the Barker patented dipping system in stainless steel. At the same time all the dome headed coach bolts on the body were remade in stainless steel. A commercial supplier supplied new wheel discs. The original windscreen had delaminated so a new one was obtained. The chrome went back on, the locks were repaired, and the headlamps sent to Sheffield to be refurbished. It was time to tackle the trim. Around 1960 'Arabella' (as she is known) had been sold to America spending the next 25 years in Florida. Painted Copper Bronze, fitted with Buick bumpers and shorn of her wheel discs, she also suffered heat damage to the interior. Thankfully, the original but heavily cracked horsehide leather was covered over with vinyl rather than being discarded. A small tannery in Southern Spain, who tanned leather by hand, were able to colour match using cowhide. I already knew a trimmer whose work was of very high quality and was confident he would maintain the standards already achieved. The original stuffing of horsehair and latex was re-used. There were no carpets or headlining present, so we chose colours that suited the rest of the livery. Basically the engine and drivetrain were in good condition, but some ancillary equipment had gone missing over time. The most difficult items to source were the under trays and the starter solenoid. The engine had been worked on by the previous owner and already boasted an aluminium cylinder head and re-metalled bearings. The engine compartment was tidied, and all electrics re-wired using correct colours. After steam cleaning the chassis and re-painting, she was much admired by all who saw her. Over the course of the restoration, research into the car's history proved very interesting. The first owner, who saw it at the Paris Show in the Grand Palais was a well-known enthusiast for the marque, Captain JF Kruse MC. Born in 1892, Jack Kruse was the eldest son of a successful banker who, having survived a torpedo attack in WWI, left the Royal Navy with the rank of Captain. Following the war, he established successful business enterprises in England and The Netherlands, married an American hotel heiress, and cultivated various connections among British high society. By the end of the 1920s, Capt. Kruse maintained residences in London and the French Riviera. During this period, Capt. Kruse also developed a passion for elegant, high-performance motor cars. He owned some of the finest thoroughbreds of the era including an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, Bentley 6 1/2 Litre, Bugatti Type 35, Mercedes-Benz SS, Low-Chassis Invicta, and Lancia Lambda, among others. Inspired by his close associate Lord Rothermere, the co-founder of the Daily Mail and an early patron of Rolls-Royce, Capt. Kruse became one of the firm’s most important customers, purchasing three Silver Ghosts, four 20 HPs, four Phantom Is, four Phantom IIs, and four 20/25s. Due to his friendship with Frank Manning, the showroom manager for Barker & Co., most of Capt. Kruse’s Rolls-Royce were bodied by this prestigious coachbuilder. The next owner, the Marquis de Portago, who bought the car in 1933, was a personal friend of Captain Kruse, the two having met on the polo pitch at the Hurlingham Club. In 1928, he had had an only son named Alfonso, whose mother used the car until it was disposed of just pre-WW2. Alfonso became a famous racing driver before his death in the 1957 Mille Miglia. The car spent World War Two in storage in Montpelier Square, London, emerging in the ownership of another Captain - Captain Drummond MC, a member of the banking family and a distant relative of the Queen Mother. Around 1960 she was sold to an American Serviceman based at Bicester and subsequently shipped to Florida. He registered her '1931 RR', and over 20 years allowed her to descend into dilapidation. She was spotted in Miami and brought back to the UK by Porters of Kensington and, shortly afterwards, c.1985, acquired by the retired motor engineer in Lincolnshire from whom I bought her in 2008. Built as a 'one off', she remains unique although rumours exist of a similar body built on a Phantom chassis. Since completion 'Arabella' has travelled c.16,000 miles. The first ride overseas was to the Classic Le Mans meeting, then a tour was made under the auspices of the ‘Club d'Auto’ around the Champagne vineyards of Epernay. We then attended the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme before being invited to attend the British Car Club Meeting in St Moritz where we participated in the Rally, negotiating two Alpine Passes of seven and eight thousand feet before coming second in the Concours. She has made two trips to the Goodwood Revival and in 2012 she won Best in Class and Best in Show at the RREC Annual Rally at Rockingham. The achievement shortly afterwards of winning 'Best in Show' at the 2013 NEC Classic Car Show is a fitting testimonial to the craftsmen and friends who have helped to create the masterpiece that is the first Rolls-Royce to win this coveted award” Purchased by the vendor from Mr Bowen via our 2015 RREC Burghley House auction, GFT2 has continued its winning ways. Much appreciated wherever she goes, ‘Arabella’ was crowned 'Best in Show' at the 2018 RREC North of England Rally. Apart from this, ‘Arabella’ has been used for many local events on the Isle of Man since being acquired by the vendor. The last couple of months have seen the 20/25 treated to a new battery and full service. Worthy of close inspection, this decidedly special Rolls-Royce’s return to market has only been prompted by impending medical treatment. Offered for sale with large history file, handbook, car cover, hazard light kit (unfitted) and sundry tools.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', a clean signature, one page, vellum, 4to, in French. The letter is clipped to the right edge, not affecting the signatures. Stating to the heading `Francois par la grace de Dieu, Roi de France, A nos amis et féaux..´, further referring to a payment order and to a quittance, stating in part `A tous mandons..a notre conseiller et receveur general de son office, du quartier d´octobre, novembre et décembre.. payer la somme de 6000 livres et de longtemps fait avant et depuis..´  Countersigned at the base by Robertet `Par le Roy - Robertet´. Accompanied by an engraving of François I.Overall age wear due to age, with few former traces of affixing to edges. Clipped right edge. F to G   Florimond Robertet (1460-1527) the King´s secretary. A important and powerful figure and diplomat of his time, very well considered by the King

An 19th Century Louis XVIII French snuff box of circular form having a ebonised case with inset coin to the cover. The coin set to the top being a Duchess Of Angouleme Marie - Therese Charlotte Of France. Born 1778 Palace Of Versailles died 19th October 1851 Austria. Measures approx; 9cm diameter

A CREAMWARE RECTANGULAR DISH AND AN OVAL DISH EARLY 19TH CENTURY Both with gilt and blue fern borders; four creamware strainers, a Mintons 'Moustiers' pattern inkstand-dish; a saucer decorated with Angouleme sprig pattern; and a pottery inkwell  

A French early 19th century faience polychrome plate with vase of flower design, 9" dia (restored), two Spanish blue and white faience plates, 7" dia, a late 18th century French faience "Angouleme" sprig type polychrome plate, 8 1/2" dia (restored) a similar blue and white plate, 8 3/4" dia (restored), and a Dutch polychrome delft plate, monogrammed JOG, 8 1/2" dia (restored)

A rare Flight Barr & Barr, Worcester partial dinner service, early 19th century, in an Angouleme Sprig pattern of blue cornflowers highlighted with gilding, impressed marks, comprising: four graduated oval serving plates; a large twin-handled serving bowl, a tureen on stand (lacking cover); ten 24cm dinner plates; six soup plates; six dessert bowls (28 pieces) Largest serving dish 50cm by 39cm

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', a clean signature, one page, vellum, 4to, in French. The letter is clipped to the right edge, not affecting the signatures. Stating to the heading `Francois par la grace de Dieu, Roi de France, A nos amis et féaux..´, further referring to a payment order and to a quittance, stating in part `A tous mandons..a notre conseiller et receveur general de son office, du quartier d´octobre, novembre et décembre.. payer la somme de 6000 livres et de longtemps fait avant et depuis..´  Countersigned at the base by Robertet `Par le Roy - Robertet´. Accompanied by an engraving of François I.Overall age wear due to age, with few former traces of affixing to edges. Clipped right edge. F to G Florimond Robertet (1460-1527) the King´s secretary. A important and powerful figure and diplomat of his time, very well considered by the King

FRENCH ART NOUVEAU SILVER CIGARETTE AND VESTA CASE SET, both of oblong form with hinged cover, embossed throughout with sprigs of mistletoe, the cigarette case with giltwash interior and 8.5cm long, in original fitted case retailed by 'Mon Barbereau Vivien Luc Angouleme'

Royal Marines.- Clarke (William, Lt. Royal Marines, of Epperston, Nottinghamshire) [Reminiscences of service in the Royal Navy], autograph manuscript signed, c. 145pp., italic hand, slightly browned, hinges a little weak, original half red morocco, rubbed, joints splitting at head and tail, sm. 4to, November 1839.⁂ Includes an account of the Battle of Copenhagen in 1807. "The Bombardment was always severest during the night... when the flames raged with the greatest fury... the burning carcases, the ignited fuzes of the shells from the besiegers and the besieged, crossing each other in their course, looked like so many meteors, whilst the Congreve Rockets streamed blazing through the air like comets... ." - Clarke.Clarke joined Admiral Sir Charles Cotton's flagship, the San Josef, in 1803 and transferred to the Royal Marines at the age of 19, joined HMS Ville de Paris under 'Billy Blue' Cornwallis, spent that winter at sea, witnessed the wrecking of HMS Venerable in Torbay, notes that Edward Parry (later Sir Edward of Arctic fame) served on board as midshipman, posted to HMS Achille, went to Cadiz under Collingwood, missed Trafalgar by eight days, transferred to HMS Prince of Wales under Calder, describes various action... captured a dogger from Danzig bound for St. Petersberg carrying 300 canaries, 500 larks and 14 lap dogs, the manuscript ends abruptly with the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Angouleme at Carlscrona where Clarke's ship is in port. Anonymous note loosely inserted asking the family to find a second volume.

MATOSES, PASTORAParis 1892 - 1952 Angoulême Madonna. Öl/Karton, signiert. 21,5x17cm, Ra. MATOSES, PASTORA Paris 1892 - 1952 Angouleme Madonna. Oil on cardboard, signed. 21.5 x 17cm, framed.

A Derby circular plate, circular panel with sepia landscape on a peach ground, the rim with Angouleme sprigs, gilt dentil rim, 19cm diam, crown, crossed batons and D in puce, gilders no 1 for Thomas Soar, impressed K, 1790

A PAINTED PLASTER RELIEF OF MARGUERITE DE VALOIS-ANGOULEME AS A GIRLAFTER A 16TH CENTURY ORIGINALThe maiden portrayed in profile, with inscription to the circular turquoise tinted ground, inside a fruiting wreathCatalogue Note: This lot appears to be derived from bronze portrait medals of Marguerite (1492-1549), Queen Consort of King Henri II of Navarre. An example of a medal representing Marguerite as a girl is in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris.Condition Report: Significant loss to upper right portion of moulding, and flaking/chipping to fruiting trophies.Chipping to edges. An area of lightness to the face, likely rubbing or surface degradation.62 cm diameter Damaged edge to frame Some losses to moulding    Condition Report Disclaimer

France 1860 Mourning envelope posted to La Rochelle cancelled 12/8/1860 Angouleme and with diamond numeral 83 cancels on 2x S.G. 63 25c imperf definitives. Stamp Cat £1700, a fine cover

Les 24 Heures Du Mans & Other Grand Prix Programmes. An excellent collection, comprising 9 24 Heures Du Mans Programmes for 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1962 & 1972, plus Le Mans 1953 by D. J. Scannell, Le Mans 1954 by Staff of The Motor, Route Pamphlet for June 1959 & Autosport Le Mans Guide for 2013. Plus Official Programmes for the Grand Prix de l' A. C. F., Circuit de la Sarthe, 1921 (covers soiled), the Autodrome de Linas, Montlhery, 1925 and for 1934, and Rouen, 1962. Plus Circuit Rouen les Essarts Grand Prix Programmes for 1956 & 1957, Circuit International des Ramparts, Angouleme, 1947, and Inauguration de l' Auto-route, Circuit de St.-Cloud, 1946. (21)

DE VILLENEUVE-LAROCHE-BARNAUD L. G.  Memoires sur L`Expedition de Quiberon. Crested calf gilt extra by Duplanil Fils with the arms of the Duchesse d`Angouleme to both brds. A.e.g. Gift inscription by or on behalf of the duchesse to the (browned) free endpaper. Also noted as ex. collection M. Brouset. Paris, 1824. The duchesse, Madame Royale, was the only child of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to reach adulthood.

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. A rare L.S. 'Francoys', one page, 4to, St-Germain-en-Laye, 17th May [1528], to the President of the Parisian Parliament Jean de Selve, in French. The King requests the expeditious dispatch of the trial of Sieur d'Angerville, Captain of ordinance military regiment, serving him as `..Capitaine de cinquante lances de mes ordonnances´, in order to send him and his regiment promptly to the Kingdom locations where he has ordered to reinstate order and defend. Countersigned by the King's counselor François Robertet de Brou. Addressed to the verso, also bearing a registry annotation. Extremely small filing pinholes to the left border, and small age wear, otherwise VG Jean de Selve (1475-1529) French Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 First President of the Parliament of Paris. De Selve was in charge of important diplomatic missions in England for the negotiation of peace and in Spain for the liberation of King François I. François Robertet de Brou, son of Florimond I de Robertet d'Alluye and godson of François I. He succeeded his father as secretary to the king and bailiff of the palace from 1527. The ordinance companies are the first permanent and professional military units at the disposal of the King. They were created by the ordinance of 26th May 1445 under Charles VII. Essentially composed of cavalry, the basic unit was the "Lance".

An English porcelain 'London' shape part tea service, circa 1825, painted in green, blue, pink and gilt with floral sprays within an 'Angouleme sprig' border, comprising: a comport; a sugar box and cover; a sandwich plate; five teacups; three coffee cups and seven saucers Provenance: Private Collection, Berkshire Condition Report: Amendment Monday 2nd November- please note that in addition to Sugar box cracked, and one saucer cracked- there are three damaged/cracked cups Condition Report Disclaimer

Six English cream ware dessert plates, circa 1800, with yellow borders and 'Angouleme' pattern, 25cm diameter

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. An excellent L.S., Francoys, a large and bold good signature example, one page, 4to, St. Germain-en-Laye, 20th March [1528], to Jean de Selve, in old French. The King requests Jean de Selve´s intervention to judge the claim received from Jehan Papillon who has been condemned of heresy. The King states `Jay baillé relief dappel a maistre Jehan Papillon qui a interjecté contre luy donnée par les deleguiez de nostre Sainct père le pape [referring to Pope Clément VII] et ay voulu quayez estre lun des juges pour veoir le proces et decidder ses causes dappel.´  Countersigned by the King´s counselor François Robertet de Brou. With addressee and contemporary annotation to the verso. Folded, with extremely small pinholes to the left edge, none affecting the text or signature. A very clean document. About VG  £1000-1500     Jean de Selve (1475-1529) Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 the First President of the Parisian Parliament. Jean de Selve headed important diplomatic peace negotiations in England, as well as the liberation of King François I in Spain.François Robertet de Brou, son of Florimond I° de Robertet d'Alluye and godson of François I, he succeeded his father as secretary to the King. Jehan Papillon (14?-1528) French counselor at the Parisian Parliament. He died two months after the present letter was written.

[NAPOLEON I]: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. A rare and unusual contemporary printed bulletin, one page, oblong 15 x 10, Angouleme, July 1815, in French. The small poster bulletin being a public notice which was usually affixed to walls, entitled "Bulletin de la Rochelle", and stating "Bonaparte, after having a conference with Monsieur Richard, the King´s Commissioner… on board of the French fregate, at the Isle d´Aix shore, has decided to surrender to the English; and on Saturday evening, the 15th, he has been taken on board of the vessel Le Bellerophon-´ Stated by Marchadier, Prefect of Charente. A very rare sample of this bulletin. Overall age wear, with irregular edges. Partially repaired to the left border to verso. F  £500-800      Napoleon reached the Isle of Aix on board of the fregate La Saale the 8th July 1815. He spent the last days of his life there, in a room of the Commandant´s house, with views over the Basques Harbour, under control of the English vessels. On 13th July he writes his letter of surrender addressed to the Prince-Regent of England, future King George IV. Stating `Altesse Royale, en but (sic) aux factions qui divisent mon pays et à l'inimitié des plus grandes puissances de l'Europe, j'ai terminé ma carrière politique, et je viens comme Thémistocle, m'asseoir sur le foyer du peuple britannique. Je me mets sous la protection de ses lois, que je réclame de votre Altesse Royale, comme au plus puissant, au plus constant, et au plus généreux de mes ennemis[].´ On July 15th 1815 Napoleon, in uniform, Napoleon get on board of Bellérophon. On 7th August 1815 he will be taken on board of the Northumberland to Sainte Helene.

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. An excellent L.S., Francoys, a large and bold good example signature, one page, oblong 4to, Paris, 25th August 1521, to Jean de Selve, in old French. The King informs Jean de Selve that the appointment of Jehan Tillet as `Civil Clerk at my Parliament Court..´ has been delayed because of the trial of his brother Seraphin against his person. The King further expresses his annoyment and requests from his correspondent that the matter is promptly sorted out. Countersigned by Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy. With addressee and contemporary annotation to the verso. Folded, with extremely small pinholes to the left edge, and two very small holes, none affecting the text or signature. A very clean document. G to VG £1000-1500 Jean de Selve (1475-1529) Diplomat and Magistrate. Appointed in 1520 the First President of the Parisian Parliament. Jean de Selve headed important diplomatic peace negotiations in England, as well as the liberation of King François I in Spain.Nicolas de Neufville de Villeroy (?-1549) Counselor of King François I.Jean du Tillet (?-1570) Sieur de La Bussiere, historian and jurist. Clerk at the Parisian Parliament, as well as his brother Seraphin.

A FOLIO OF OLD MASTER DRAWINGS INCLUDING A COPY AFTER DOMENICHINO'S DESIGN FOR THE FRESCO OF THE ORATORIA DI SANT'ANDRE AL CELIO, ROME (cover lot)sold together with works variously in the Manner of Pietro de Angelis, the manner of Filippo Lauri, and by the Roman School (18th Century) Cover lot: pen & ink with sepia washCover lot: 26.0 x 42.5cm / 10 1/4 x 16 3/4in  Item (ii) - Italian School (18th Century) - Martyrdom of a Female Saint - pen & sepia ink, with sepia wash on paper - 17.5 x 25.2cm - bears inscription verso, Giulio RomanoItem (iii) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - A Sketch of or Design for and Altarpiece - numbered l.r. 75 - pencil on paper - with Angouleme Watermark of Fleur de Lys with paper-maker's initials - 23.2 x 15.3cm Item (iv) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - A Startled Traveller in a Wood -numbered l.r. 30 - pen & ink with wash - with paper-marker's initials countemarle watermark - 17.3 x 20.3cmItem (v) Roman School or possibly English Hand in Rome (18th century) - Apollo and Dapne - numbered l.r. 16 - pencil on paper - 22.1 x 26.6cmItem (vi) Manner of Filippo Lauri - Triumph of Bacchus - indistinctly numbered l.r. 25[?] - pen & ink with sepia wash - with paper-marker's initials countemarle watermark - 24.0 x 37.0cmItem (vii) Manner of Pietro di Angelis - The Pantheon - numbered l.r. 15 - pen & ink with grey wash - with Britannia watermark - 26.1 x 33.5 All unframed (7)

A cased set comprising of a white metal Cigarette case with gilt interior and a matching white metal Vesta case with an embossed design of Mistletoe.  Case marked "Mon. Barbreau Vivier Luc, Angouleme". French marking of Depose.

A cased set comprising of a white metal Cigarette case with gilt interior and a matching white metal Vesta case with an embossed design of Mistletoe.  Case marked "Mon. Barbreau Vivier Luc, Angouleme". French marking of Depose.

DUMAS ALEXANDRE: Pere (1802-1870) French Writer whose historical novels of high adventure include The Three Musketeers (1844). A.L.S., Alex. Dumas, one page, square 8vo, n.p., 4th May, n.y., to Porcher, in French. Dumas sends a request to his correspondent `..to ask you for my friend Fournier the seats..´ With blind embossed monogram showing the printed word “Angouleme” to the upper left corner. With blank integral leaf. Minor age wear with a crease to the upper right corner. About VG £100-150Jean Baptiste Porcher (1792-1864) French Theatrical Agent who used to purchase copyrights and ticket passes for his authors, later reselling them at the entrance doors of theatres.

A Derby trio comprising tea Bowl, coffee Cup and saucer, pinted with gold stars and enamelled Angouleme sprigs, gilt dentil rims, circa 1782-1800, puce mark 100, tea bowl 8cm diameter, 5.5cm high, coffee cup 6.5cm diameter, 7cm high, saucer 13cm diameter [3]Condition: good, factory glaze shrinkage to saucer rim. No damage or restoration

A composed Paris Porcelain tea and coffee service, late 18th/early 19th century, in the Angouleme Sprig pattern, a quantity with stencilled crowned A factory mark for Queen's factory, Rue Thiroux, two with Dihl, Duc d'Angouleme red stencilled mark, the remaining pieces unmarked, comprising coffee pot, sucrier, six coffee cups and twelve saucers, six breakfast cups (one lacking handle) and ten saucers, three plates with scalloped rims, a shaped oval serving dish and a slop bowl, some chips, rubbing. (approx. 40 pieces)

Private Memoirs of the History of the Captivity of the Royal Family of France in the Temple by the Duchess of Angouleme 1817 and a few other books of similar vintage.

A small collection of cabinet porcelain, including a Meissen group of a dancing couple, possibly after Marcolini (a.f.), an 'Angouleme Sprig' pattern cup and saucer, possibly Derby, an early 19th century Newhall 'Tobacco Leaf' pattern cup and saucer with all-over gilding and a similar partially-gilded cup and saucer

dating: second quarter of the 18th Century provenance: Angouleme, Smooth-bore, finished, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrels, first part octagonal with golden signature 'Poiteuin a Angouleme' (on one pistol only remains), then round and with fore-sight; engraved tangs; locks signed 'Poitevin l'aisné a Angoulesme', tang and cocks engraved with hunting and floral motifs; wooden, full stocks, embossed with floral motifs, iron mounts, the counter-plates carved and engraved with snakes; beautiful, silver butt-plates with lion's head. Silver-tipped wooden ramrod. length 38 cm.

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL of square form with re-entrant corners, painted with Angouleme sprigs below a gilded rim, unmarked, 10" square (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

A French Restoration Commemorative Bonbonnier, with gilt roundel 1824, the roundel signed Morel, the gilt plaque depicting Charles X of France and members of the Royal family in profile relief, the edge inscribed "Famille Royale de France, Regne de Charles X commence le 16 September 1824, signed Morel Fecit, the base centred with the cipher of Charles X within a band inscribed "Boite Royale - De France 16 September 1824 within a border of fleur-de-lys. The personages surrounding the King are (clockwise from top) Henry IV France (1553 - 1610), Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry (1778 - 1820), Louis XVI (1754 - 1793), Marie Therese, Duchess of Angouleme (1778 - 1851), Princess Louise d'Arlois, later Duchess of Parma (1819 - 1864), Henri, Duke of Bordeaux (1820 - 1883), Caroline, Duchess of Berry (1798 - 1870), Louis Antoine, Duke of Angouleme (1775 - 1844), and King Louis XVIII (1798 - 1824). Rare. (1)

Theodore Haviland Limoges extensive dinner and tea service decorated in the Angouleme pattern, marked 'retailed by Harrods' to base, approximately 112 pieces

A pair of Angouleme sprig decorated dessert plates, two gilt decorated pie dishes, two octagonal dishes and a collection of Limoges saucers

A Derby trio, tea Bowl, coffee Cup and saucer, pinted with gold stars and enamelled Angouleme sprigs, gilt dentil rims, circa 1782-1800, puce mark 100, tea bowl 8cm diameter, 5.5cm high, coffee cup 6.5cm diameter, 7cm high, saucer 13cm diameter (3)Condition: good, factory glaze shrinkage to saucer rim. No damage or restoration

A Derby milk jug, painted with gold stars and enamelled Angouleme sprigs, with gilt dentil rims and two landscapes in gilt reserves, attributed to 'Jockey' Hill, circa 1782-1800, puce mark, 13cm wide spout to handle, 7.5cm highCondition: old restoration to a crack in the body

MARIE THERESE OF FRANCE: (1778-1851) Also known as Madame Royale. Eldest child of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette and the only one to reach adulthood. Duchess of Angouleme. Marie Therese was the last Dauphine of France 1824-30 as spouse of Louis Antoine, Duke of Angouleme, eldest son of King Charles X. A.L.S., `M.T´, two pages, Frohsdorf Palace, 12th August 1848, to Caroline, in French. Marie Therese acknowledges receipt of her correspondent´s letter, expects that she had a safe trip back home and states in part `..I remember that once we went through a very little road on our way to Kirchberg..Here nothing new, always calm, we have had several travellers visitors, musicians..´ further saying `We are waiting for the return of the Imperial family today to Vienna. What a great campaign has been achieved by the Marshal with the surrender of Milan..´ With blank integral leaf. Very small ink staining, otherwise VG £300-400Count Radetzky (1766-1858) Czech field Marshal. He is the Marshal Marie Therese refers to in this letter. Radetzky was immortalized by Johann Strauss I with the worldwide famous Radetzky March performed in Vienna every new year day. He leaded the Austrian army to the victory in the battle of Custozza 24th-25th July 1848, short before the present letter was written, during the First Italian War of Independence, returning Milano to the Austrians as Marie Therese reports here, after the surrender of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Rare 1924 Original Rizla colour advertising golfing calendar - featuring a period mixed golfing foursomes by the artist G Messier (signature to the bottom right hand corner) publ'd by V Bellefaye & Co Angouleme mounted on the original card - overall 18 x 14.25"h

A CAUGHLEY PORCELAIN MINIATURE TEAPOT, LATE 18th CENTURY, of bullet form, painted with an Angouleme Sprig pattern, highlighted with gilding. 9.5cm

Paul Ayshford Methuen (1886-1974) British. "Angouleme Cathedral", Watercolour and Ink, Signed and Inscribed and Dated '21 August 1952', 16.25" x 12".

A set of ten Paris 'Angouleme' sprig plates together with a pottery part dessert service (16) Five of the Paris plates are without damage and just two of the dessert set

FRANÇOIS I: (1494-1547) King of France 1515-1547. First King of France from the Angouleme branch. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII. A Patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance and attracted Italian artists to France, including Leonardo da Vinci, whose Mona Lisa was bought by King Francis. An excellent D.S., Françoys, one page, oblong folio, vellum, 24th July 1546, in old French. The document states `François, by the Grace of God, King of France…´ and orders the payment of 50 gold ecus, taken from the taxes obtained on behalf of the Kingdom in Dombes, to Nicolas Le Roy, saying `..according to the good and friendly services given to us..´ Countersigned by Gilbert Bayard. Professionally matted in dark green, framed in dark brown wood and glazed to an overall of 16.5 x 10 G to VG £2000-3000 Gilbert Bayard (149?-1548) Secretary of King Francis I

Peter Evans (b.1943), White farmhouse near Angouleme, acrylic on board, signed, 44cm x 91cm. DDS

A Derby breakfast cup and saucer, decorated with a Angouleme sprig and star ground and ornate gilt borders, both the cup and saucers have Zachariah Boreman landscapesCirca 1782-1800 puce crown over crossed batons over D puce numeral 1 to inside foot rims and cup and saucer Size cup 9 cm diameter approx, 6.3 cm high approx, saucer 14 cm diameter approx Condition - cup handle cracked, foot rim unglazed, saucer - star crack to base foot rim stained

A Pinxton Angouleme or Chantilly sprig covered dish, circa 1786-1813, incised 14, wedge or crescent form, Nicholas Gent Collection labels

A Pinxton Angouleme or Chantilly sprig covered dish, circa 1786-1813, incised 14, wedge or crescent form, Nicholas Gent Collection labels

Two Pinxton coffee cans, decorated with the ‘Angouleme Sprig’ pattern, circa 1800, painted 13 to one can, 6.4cm diameter, 6cm high (2)Provenance: The late Noel Howard CollectionCondition Report: Can: (Right in image) good. Can: (left in image) crack to handle and glaze blemish to side

A FRENCH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1760 with hollow-triangular blade etched with scrolls, a sun-in-splendour and signed 'Lardy Marchand Fourbisseur a l'epée Royal a Angouleme' and 'De la Marque Raism Faite Sohlingen' on the respective faces at the forte, silver hilt pierced cast and chased in low relief, including double shell-guard decorated with trophy-of-arm ovals enclosed by fronds on a trellis of small flowerheads, quillon-block, knuckle-guard and pommel all decorated en suite, and the grip bound with plaited wire and ribband between 'Turk's Heads', in a leather scabbard with matching silver mounts 79.8 cm; 31 3/8 in blade

Three (3) Piece Art Deco Spelter and Onyx Clock Set. Signed Vivier Angouleme. Wear, small losses, not running, no key. The Gallery Does Not Warranty The Running Of Clocks. Measures 9" H x 18" L x 4-3/4" D (clock). Shipping $125.00 (estimate $200-$250)

A COLLECTION OF 19th CENTURY LITERATURE, HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY Mixed editions, including some firsts, 8vos, smart leather library bindings, mostly only minor shelf ware, some spines slightly faded: Thackeray (William Makepeace) The Works, 1873(-74), Smith, Elder & Co, 12 vols., frontispiece and illustrations by the author in each vol., half calf, spines gilt; The Virginians, a Tale of the Last Century, 1858-59, Bradbury & Evans, 2 vols., additional pictorial titles, engraved plates and text woodcuts by Thackeray, half morocco, a.e.g. [&] The Newcomes: Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family, 1854-55, 2 vols., additional pictorial titles, engraved plates and text woodcuts by Richard Doyle, half blue calf, marbled block edges; Browning (Robert) Poetical Works, 1889-1894, Smith, Elder & Co., 17 vols. (final vol. 'Asolando'), in total five engraved frontispieces, uniformly bound in purple morocco, t.e.g.; Eliot (George, pseud.) [The Works], n.d., Edinburgh and London, W. Blackwood, 9 vols., uniform half red sheep, a.e.g. Joseph Gundry bookplates Non-Fiction: Ellis (Henry, Editor) Original Letters, illustrative of English History...1825-27, 7 vols. comprising second edition of first series and first edition of second series, full calf gilt, frayed spine heads; Burke (Sir Bernard) The Romance of the Aristocracy, 1855, Henry Colburn, 3 vols., half calf [&] Vicissitudes of Families, 1860(-63), Longman, fourth edition, 3 vols. incl. second edition of Third Series, red half calf; Freer (Martha Walker) The Life of Marguerite d 'Angouleme, Queen of Navarre, 1854, Hurst and Blackett, 2 vols., half calf; Memoirs Of The Empress Josephine, With Anecdotes of the Courts of Navarre and Malmaison, 1829, Henry Colburn, 3 vols., half calf; Wraxall (Lascelles, Compiler) Memoirs of Queen Hortense, 1862, Hurst and Blackett, 2 vols., half red calf; also Autobiographical Recollections by the late Charles Robert Leslie 1860 (2 vols), Extracts of the Journals and Correspondence of Miss Berry 1865 (3 vols), The Life of Henry John Temple, Viscount Palmerston 1870 (3 vols), Disraeli's Lord George Bentinck 1852, The Early Years of...The Prince Consort 1867 and Wraxall's Memoirs 1815 (2 vols) in rubbed full vellum [plus:] Millers (George) A Description of the Cathedral Church of Ely, 1808, engraved plates; Fletcher and Kipling (Rudyard) A History of England, 1911, Oxford, Clarendon Press, illusts.; The Book of Thenseygnementes...1902, London, George Newnes; Westminster Abbey , etched plates by Louis Weirter; Benham (William) Old St. Paul's Cathedral, 1902, Seeley & Co.; Maple & Co. [Catalogue] Illustrations of Old English Furniture, all in original cloth (qty, 4 boxes)

A Bloor Derby pastille burner circa 1820, painted by Brewer, two tea plates, Bloor Derby, Angouleme sprig, 1780-1820 and a matching serving dish (4)

1983-2005. Group comprising Spink Coin Auction Catalogues: Duncan Beresford-Jones, Distinguished Collection of English Hammered Gold Coins, Henry VI to Charles II, 1983, No.29, 2nd June; Collection of Ancient Coins by H. Pegg, Collection of Irish Coins by Barry Dunham, A Small Collection of Siege Money of the Irish Rebellion, British Colonial, European and U.S.A. Tokens from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Specimen Sets, British and World Coins from other properties, 1985, No.42, 6th March; The Woodhead Collection of Short Cross Pennies; The Entwistle Collection of British Coins; the Mangahas Collection of British Copper and Bronze Coins and other properties, 1990, No.75; The Viking Collection, 2001, 14th March; English and Scottish Coins and Tokens, 2001, 15th March; The Ivan Buck Collection and other properties, 2005, 30th November with Angouleme, Le Trésor de Bazas, 2005, 29th October. 2.6 kg, 21 x 30cm (8 1/4 x 11 3/4"). Ex Libris Lord Stewartby (Ian Stewart). Good to Fine condition. [7, No Reserve]

An Extremely Rare Peugeot 'Cycles and Motos' Factory Employee's Badge, c1908 Silver-plated pressed brass construction, manufactured by Felix Mallat of of Angouleme, featuring the famous 'roaring lion' company mascot, later offered as a car mascot (designed by M. Marx). Offered in excellent original condition, within the original display box.

Silver-plated pressed brass construction, manufactured by Felix Mallat of of Angouleme, featuring the famous 'roaring lion' company mascot, later offered as a car mascot (designed by M. Marx). Offered in excellent original condition, within the original display box.

A Derby porcelain tea bowl and saucer, early 19th century, wrythen and moulded, decorated with gilt sprigs, on an ebonised stand; together with a coffee can of similar date, painted in the Angouleme sprig pattern; and a small Samson porcelain Chinese Export armorial jar. (3)

A French porcelain miniature sucrier, oval painted in Sevres style with leafy angouleme swags, in tones of puce and blue with gilded 's' scrolls, rose bud knop, 8.5cm high

THREE DERBY PLATES, circa 1790, decorated with the Angouleme Sprig pattern, puce painted marks and 84 & 85 to base, 21.5cm; and another plate painted in the Chantilly Sprig pattern (4)

Roland Batchelor framed watercolours The Gourmet and Hurrying for the Bus Angouleme, bears RA labels on verso (2), 11.5 x 15.5cm and 21 x 13.5cm

A late 18th/early 19th Century creamware tea caddy of cylindrical form, painted in colours with "Angouleme" sprig, 4ins high, an early 19th Century blue and white pearlware tea caddy painted with a pavilion in a watery landscape, 3.75ins high, a pearlware blue and white leaf dish, 6.25ins long (impressed "T"), a late 18th/early 19th Century creamware saucer enamelled in puce with loose flower sprays, and a small collection of 19th/early 20th Century English ceramics, various

A selection of Pinxton porcelain tea and coffee wares, circa 1800, including A selection of Pinxton porcelain tea and coffee wares, circa 1800, including: a trio decorated with a green and gilt foliate band, gilt pattern no. 312 ; and 'Angouleme sprig' trio and milk jug and others