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A Victorian low chair, c.1890, with carpet upholstery and a bullion tassel fringe, on turned ebonised legs and castors,63cm wide70cm deep78cm highCondition ReportCondition is good, no apparent moth damage, but i think a cat may have scratched at one area of top right corner of the back, not immediatey apparent, but there are a few pulled threads.There is another in the centre of the back and a cigarette burn to the seat.
A "Maling" lustre plate, collection of Goss crested ware, four piece silver plated tea set, postcards, cigarette cards, booklets etc Condition: no visible chips, cracks, and restoration, some crazing to glaze, some gilt rubbing and manufacturing blemishes, cannot tell if wire hanger has caused damage.
Archibald Knox for Liberty, a silver and enamel pocket cigarette case, of hip-fitting cushioned rectangular form, decorated with two Celtic knot motif bands each inset with blue green enamelling, internally hallmarked for Birmingham, 19078 x 6.5cmThe enamelling is in good, undamaged condition, but there is some surfcae scratching to the silver. There is also a small pin head size dent to the front edge and the case doesn't close properly. Another minute dent to hinge along back edge.
Aviation Interest - A collection relating to Major Robert Hobart Mayo O.B.E, designer of the Short-Mayo Composite aircraft and consulting engineer of long and varied experience in aeronautical engineering.Comprising a silver ashtray, Birmingham 1936, with inscription 'R.H.M from E.M, I.S.R, G.R.S, CH.J, M.PR, JCH, 6.2.38, Quis Separavit, 10cm wide; a silver Aero Golfing Society miniature propellor, a .925 silver cigarette case with engine turned detail, a Mappin and Webb silver-plated salver, decorated with a Fairey Delta 2 aeroplane and the inscription 'World Air Speed Record 1132 mph 10th March 1956 R.H. Mayo', 21cm diameter; and a group of related paperwork and diaries, including signed Christmas Card from Fairey Aviation Company, notebooks with details of various journeys, circa 1930s-40s, and desk and tablet diaries for the years 1920 - 1926, 1929 and 1931-1935 inclusive. Entries outline various flying tests, conferences and other observations.Robert Mayo joined the staff of the Royal Aircraft Factory in 1913 and became head of the experimental department. He qualified as a pilot in December 1914 and served in the Royal Flying Corps in France during the First World War. Returning to England, he became Flight Commander in the Testing Squadron at Martlesham Heath. He was personally responsible for the flying trials of various new aircraft types. In 1917, he was appointed head of the Design (Aeroplane) Section at the Air Ministry, and he retained this post until 1919, when he resigned to take Consulting Engineering. He was a consulting engineer and technical manager for Instone Air Lines (later Imperial Airways) from 1923 to 1924. Robert Mayo became a prominent official in competition flying; he was a timekeeper for the Schneider Trophy contest in 1929 and chairman of the Records, Racing and Competition Committee of the Royal Aero Club in later years. He flew over one hundred different aircraft types and had a thorough knowledge of aircraft and engines used in various commercial services.
A small group of cigarette cases and a lighter, comprising a silver rectangular cigarette case, 140mm x 85mm, Birmingham 1944, a silver square cigarette case, 81mm x 85mm, Birmingham 1939, a silver rectangular cigarette case, 80mm x 62mm, London 1971 and a base metal lighter, by Dunhill, 64mm x 23mmsilver 409.90g total (4)Condition ReportDents, marks and scratches.Tarnish.As found.
A George III mahogany tea caddy, of sarcophagus form. the interior with lidded compartments, with an ivory escutcheon and finials, on embossed brass bun feet, 23cm wide 13cm deep 14cm high and an Edwardian inlaid mahogany cigarette dispenser, 15.5cm wide (2)IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. Condition ReportBoth used and caddy worn.
A group of three silver cigarette cases, comprising;a large example,Birmingham 1911, with engine-turned decoration, and a twin fold-out lid,14cm longtogether with an Egyptian silver example,the lid with a guilloche enamel scene of a Classical building,8cm wideand another,marked 800, with an enamel portrait of a lady,9.5cm widetotal 13.02ozt (3)Condition ReportThe enamel is intact and without chips.
Two framed collections of military cigarette cards, a copy of the Battle of Egypt, the Official Record, Pictures and Map, various copies of the Illustrated London News from 1899, one featuring Queen Victoria, another with Lt General Lord Methuen, of South Africa and several albums of cigarette cards including military uniforms, British Empire, John Players, collection of bird cigarette cards, animals of the countryside and others
A cigarette lighter and cigarette case, a vintage Colibri Monogas lighter, lined engraving, marked to bottom, Colibri, CLLd, 9 375, Monogas, England, measuring approx. 4.5cm x 4.0cm, 72.9grams, accompanied by its original box and pouch; and a 1960's 9ct gold cigarette case, lined engraving with and ornate clasp, UK hallmark, makers mark S.J.R. S.J. Rose & Son, London, 1965, measuring approx. 7.0cm x 6.0cm, 94.8grams, (2).
A George V silver and tortoiseshell cigarette box by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1927, of square form, silver frame with panels of tortoiseshell, the lid with Greek key decoration, presentation inscription 'W.V.S (Women's Voluntary Service) To Mrs E. Gore-Llyod From Group 6 Sub Group A.C.D Centre Organisers. Group D Nov.5th 1942', 9x9x5cmOn 16 May 1938, the British government set out the objectives of the Women's Voluntary Service for Civil Defence: It was seen "as the enrolment of women for Air Raid Precaution Services of Local Authorities, to help to bring home to every household what air attack may mean, and to make known to every household".
A mixed group of silver including; a pair of Celtic design ashtrays by Reid & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1938, of circular form with central boss, an Iranian silver ashtray, a Senior Service cigarette box in the form of a miniature entree dish by John H Lunn, Birmingham 1961, and a rectangular ashtray, 493gms., (15.8ozs), gross, (5)
A small selection of silver including a green enamel silver cigarette case, another cigarette case, three glass jars with silver lids and a tortoiseshell compactum perfume atomiser and a silver jar, a vintage Challenger Parker pen and folder case and a 19th century goldstone cross pendant (9)

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