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Collection of 10 British Quad Film Posters from the 1970s for: Saturday Night Fever (1977), Cromwell (1970), Magic (1978), Force 10 From Navarone (1978), 7 Brides for 7 Brothers / King Solomons Mines (1954/50) Double Bill, The Lord of the Rings (1978), The Champ (1979), The Concert for Bangladesh (1972), The World is Full of Married Men (1979), Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978), all folded, all approx. 30 x 40 inches (10 items) Condition Report: Various conditions

A quantity of Compact Reference books, including Vintage Ladies Compacts Identification & Value Guide by Roselyn Gerson, Vintage Compacts & Beauty Accessories with values by Lynell Schwartz, Compacts & Smoking Accessories by Roseann Ettinger Revised Second Edition, Vintage & Vogue Ladies Compacts Identification & Value Guide Second Edition by Roselyn Gerson, Vintage Vanity Bags & Purses an Identification & Value Guide by Roselyn Gerson, American Compacts of the Art Deco Era The Art of Elgin American, JM Fisher and others by Howard W Melton and Michael A Mont, A Kind of Magic Art Deco Vanity Cases The Kashmira Bulsara Collection by Sarah Hue-Williams & Peter Edwards, The Evans Book Lighters, Compacts, Perfumers, Compacts by Larry Clayton with price guide, Divine Beauty The Art of Collectibles Compacts, Lipsticks, Scent Bottles by Soraya Feder x 2, Hope in a Jar The Making of America's Beauty Culture by Kathy Preiss, La Poudre S'est Moi by Genevieve Fontan, Millers Perfume Bottles A Collector's Guide, Ladies Dress Accessories and Fashion Accessories by Eleanor Johnson, Trench Art by Nicholas J Saunders, Millers Smoking Accessories, Compacts Powder & Paint with values by Frances Johnson, Van Cleef & Arpels by Anne-Marie Clais and International Hallmarks on Silver collected by Tardy

* Magic Lantern. An Edwardian hanging lantern made from magic lantern slides, the square oak frame with four panels each with five coloured lantern slides, showing children at play, with a steel hanging chain, 36 cm high QTY: (1)

* Morrell (Ottoline, 1873-1938). A large needlework panel embroidered by Lady Ottoline Morrell, circa 1915/16, densely worked all over in bright polychrome silk threads using mainly long and short stitch and french knots, with a profusion of large flowers and leaves, including sunflowers, carnations, tulips, daffodils, and roses, a few loose threads, on a beige cotton ground with machine-stitched centre join, ground perishing in places and expertly consolidated with stitching by The Royal School of Needlework in 2009 (mainly to lower left-hand edge - latter also sustaining a few minor losses to embroidery), brass rings on linen tabs for hanging to top corners, approximately 195 x 173 cm (77 x 68 ins)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Lady Ottoline Morrell (1873-1938); her daughter Julian Vinogradoff (née Morrell, 1906-1989); thence by descent.An extraordinarily vibrant coverlet, worked by Lady Ottoline Morrell whilst living at Garsington Manor, Oxfordshire, during the First World War, and later hung on the walls of Julian's home, Broughton Grange, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Philip and Ottoline Morrell moved into the beautiful old manor house of Garsington in 1915, and held court there for over a decade to a coterie of avant-garde painters, writers and philosophers who became known as the Bloomsbury Group. Amongst the numerous visitors - many of them long-staying house guests - were D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, Duncan Grant, Mark Gertler, Vanesa Bell, T.S. Eliot, Aldous Huxley, Dora Carrington, and E.M. Forster. Reacting against the conventional mores of the Victorians, the Garsington set embraced pacifism, feminism and sexual freedom, Ottoline writing in her diary in 1915 'conventionality is deadness'.In many ways, this needlework is an embodiment of those impulses. It decries the usual rules of form and colour found in Victorian and Edwardian embroidery: the pattern appears to take shape on the fabric anamorphously; a wide, almost clashing, colour palette is used; and startlingly unexpected hues appear, so that, for example, daffodils are depicted in shades of blue and purple, and carnations are multi-coloured.Like the coverlet Ottoline was flamboyant, unexpected, and colourful in all aspects of her life. She favoured brightly coloured clothes in highly original designs which differed both from the fashions of the day and the more bohemian styles worn by some. The interior of the home she made at Garsington was described as a 'fluttering parrot-house of greens, reds and yellows', which was filled with Persian carpets, Chinese boxes and cabinets, beautiful porcelain, silk hangings, lacquered screens, and ornate mirrors: 'the walls were painted a rich Venetian red and iridescent sea green: colours chosen from the palette at Bolsover Castle - an estate within the family that Ottoline had visited as a child' (Miranda Seymour, Ottoline Morrell: Life on a Grand Scale, 1992, p.35). Perhaps the aspect of Ottoline's life most mirrored in the embroidery - for obvious reasons - is the garden she created at Garsington. Although a formal Italiante garden, it was dense with colour, as she herself described: 'I felt so happy watching the flowers - the brown ringed sunflowers, the red hot pokers, the phlox and montbretia, the zinnias and marigolds all crowded together in luxurious company.'While stylistically this panel is all one might expect from the needle of a woman such as Lady Ottoline, the manner of its creation is also symbolic of the life she led. Juliette Huxley, wife of Julian, described how she and her sister-in-law Maria, wife of Aldous Huxley, contributed to the sewing of the coverlet, whilst being read to by Bertrand Russell, with whom Ottoline was having an affair: 'Ottoline sat in the armchair under the wide-shaded lamp, smoking cigarettes and sucking peppermints at the same time, with some handwork she was engaged on. It could have been crocheting one of the many-coloured counterpanes, or embroidering the coverlet she describes in her book; Bertie in the corner, reading aloud the Causerie du Lundi, by Sainte-Beuve, in his faultless accent, vividly, absorbingly; Maria and I .. contributing to that coverlet of exploding flowers, for which Ottoline had an array of exquisite silks to choose from, all designed from an Italian fragment ...'.Ottoline's own words about the making of the bedcover corroborate this scene of intellectual and spiritual conviviality: "I sat in my special chair under the lamp with a piece of embroidery and all my coloured silks spread out around me. Maria, when at home, sitting at my feet and she would be allowed to embroider a flower in one corner of the vast bedspread on which I was at work, Juliette at another corner. How much is woven in that coverlet! How intense the feelings as we worked at it. What interesting and vital ideas were blended with the silks and woven into the pattern of gay flowers. Some flowers must be bright with poetry, some dark and smudged with war; others vivid and bizarre with thoughts of life; and a lovely rose will always speak of the fragile beauty of love and friendship, and a sunflower was like one that grew in the garden with thoughts of Blake's 'weary of time'. Maria's flowers are red and sensual. Juliette's gay and multi-coloured, but perhaps rather too pretty." (Juliette Huxley Leaves of the Tulip Tree, John Murray, 1986, p.46)In 1916 Lady Ottoline wrote of Garsington Manor: ‘The house has all the magic thrill to me, even tho’ I have lived within its walls and it has become absolutely familiar to me, pressed so near that we almost seem one. I have interpenetrated the house - vivified it - filled it with flaring orange - and reds and greens - filled it with myself - my thoughts - actions.' (Lady Ottoline Papers, Univeristy of Maryland, USA)

This Swarovski Crystal Snowflake Ornament figurine is a stunning holiday collectible, crafted with precision-cut clear crystal to reflect light beautifully. Introduced as part of Swarovski’s annual ornament collection, this elegant snowflake measures 1.75"dia and features a faceted design that captures the magic of winter. Suspended from a satin ribbon, it includes a metal tag marked with the year of release. This timeless piece is perfect for collectors or as a festive gift. Includes original box measuring 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 1"H. Marked with the Swarovski acid-etched logo.Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

Swarovski Crystal Figurine Antonio, part of the 2003 Swarovski SCS Magic of Dance trilogy, designed by Martin Zendron. This elegant piece captures the essence of a passionate flamenco dancer, crafted from clear crystal with red crystal accents on the hat and decorative elements. Acid-etched with the Swarovski logo, this collectors edition comes with a matching crystal plaque engraved with the name Antonio, the year 2003, and the designers name. Includes the original black display base to enhance presentation. Accompanied by its original boxes. Figurine: 8.5"H. Base: 6.25"L x 1.5"H. Plaque: 2.5"L x 1.25"H.Artist: Martin ZendronIssued: 2003Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

KILIM AND WEAVING INTEREST,A collection of mainly hardback books including 'Kilim - The Complete Guide' by A Hull & J Luczyc-Wyhowska; 'Dhurrie - Flatwoven Rugs of India' by Shyam Ahuja; 'Woven Magic' by I Albertsson & P Willborg, etc. (c.14)

Brunel University: Original music concert and related posters, 1969-1971 -a group of fourteen promotional concert and related posters, all rolled, various sizes, the largest 20 x 30 inches, to include:Moody Blues Days of Future Past – Happiness Rains, Junior’s Eyes, The Game, artwork by A Young H Design, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Saturday 22nd February 1969.Family, East of Eden, Atomic Rooster and others, Brunel University, Carnival at Lyceum Strand, WC2, printed Impact, Windsor, 68379.Alan Price & His Friends, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Friday 28th Feb 1969, other acts included The Wurzels and the Brian Fredericks Band, printed b Rufus Manning?, Cambridge 63305.Jon Hisman’s Colosseum Jigsaw Classic and Guest groups, Optic Nerve Lights, Discs etc., Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Rag Christmas Rave, Saturday 13th December 1969, printed by Impact, Windsor.Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames; Aylesbury BluesVille, Borough Assembly Hall, Aylesbury, Tuesday 22nd September 1970, featuring Speedy, printed by Arthur’s, Woodchester, Stroud.John Mayall and Black Cat Bones, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Saturday 15th February 1969.Traffic, Fairport Convention, Searchers, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, End of Term Flop Out, Friday 7th March 1969, Printed by Impact, Windsor, 68379Caravan, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Saturday 1st November 1969, featuring Idle Race and Screw, Printed by Impact, Windsor, 68379Third Ear Band, Magna Carter, Brunel University, Woodlands Av., Acton, W.3, Friday 21st November 1969, Printed Impact, Windsor, 68379Kenny Ball Jazz Men, Aylesbury Bluesville, Borough Assembly Hall, Aylesbury, Tuesday 26th January 1971, Printed Arthur’s, Woodchester, StroudSix Hour Summer Special, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, featuring Uriah Heep, Matthew’s Southern Comfort, Bob Kurr’s Whoopee Band and others, printed Impact, Windsor; together with,Christine Perfect, Principal Edwards Magic Theatre, Stone The Crows, design by Pete Morrow, printed by London College of Printing, Elephant and Castle, London SE1.Clouds Village, Hardin & York, London College of Printing, c. 1970s,Hertfordshire Constabulary Recruitment poster, “Step Towards a Worthwhile Career” c. 1970s. (14) Provenance:The vendor attended Brunel University and as Social Secretary during the late 1960s and 70s was responsible for booking bands and artists for the University's concerts and events during this time. Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames - tape present to top edge.John Mayall and Black Cat Bones - tape present on corners, clean edge tear top centre.Kenny Ball Jazz Men – chips to lower left edgeSix Hour Summer Special - clean edge tear lower right edgeChristine Perfect - tape present to corners

IVES BURL: (1909-1995) American folk music singer and actor, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in 1958 for his role as Rufus Hannassey in The Big Country. A good signed 8 x 10 photograph of Ives seated in a three-quarter length pose, smoking a cigar, in costume as the caretaker Osh Popham from the American musical film Summer Magic (1963). Signed by Ives in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the background. VG

GLEASON JACKIE: (1916-1987) American actor and comedian, an Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor in 1961 for his role as Minnesota Fats in The Hustler. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Gleason in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in black ink to a light area of the image, ´To Snag, my magic & talented friend, Jackie Gleason´. Authentically signed vintage photographs of Gleason are rare. Some very light, extremely minor wrinkling to the upper edge, otherwise VGSamuel Edward ´Snag´ Werris (1910-1987) American actor and comedy writer for Jackie Gleason, Ed Wynn, Red Skelton and others, as well as an amateur magician and founding member of the Magic Castle (a noted private magicians club in Hollywood).

A Myth and Magic novelty chess set, with pewter chess pieces, dimensions of board 10cm x 47cm x 47cm

UK MOTOWN LP COLLECTION - a collection of 33 UK Motown LPs, including rarities. Collection to include: Chris Clark - Soul Sounds - Tamla Motown (TML 11069), Various - On State - Stateside (SL 10065), Martha and The Vandellas - Heat Wave - Tamla Motown (TML 11005) - Ridin' High - Black Magic - Greatest Hits, The Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye, Isley Bros, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Stevie Wonder, Various - Motortown Revie Live, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Jackson 5, Thelma Houston, Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston, Four Tops and more. The collection is generally in BG with some dropping below.

7" UK & US MIXED - MAINLY SOUL / NORTHERN. Nice joblot of 65+ 7" mainly Soul / Northern US & UK singles. Titles include The Parliaments - Don't Be Sore at Me (RV 211 - Ex), The Thrillers - Detroit City Soul (GC-101 - Vg), Jackie Moore - Both Ends Against The Middle (K 10481 - Ex), The Chi-Lites - Stoned Out Of My Mind DEMO, Eddie Regan - Playin' Hide and Seek, Bobby Hutton - Lend A Hand, Shirley Brown - Woman to Woman DEMO, Willie Mitchell - Six To Go and The Olympics - Baby, Do The Philly Dog in generally Vg to Ex condition. Other artists include Bunny Sigler, Slyvia, Mel & Tim, Ramsey Lewis, First Choice, Marc Copage and The Magic Band in generally Vg to Ex condition. Some may benefit from a professional clean.

KIKI DEE - ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE/ NOW THE FLOWERS CRY 7" (UK FONTANA - TF 983). A northern favourite by Kiki Dee - On A Magic Carpet Ride/ Now The Flowers Cry (TF 983, 1968 UK pressing on Fontana. 3-prong centre labels are bright and clean. The record is superb Ex+. Comes in Fontana paper sleeve).

JAZZ - BRITISH (PRESSING) LP COLLECTORS' PACK. A pack of 10 x LPs. Artists/ Titles are Ornette Coleman inc Change Of The Century (LTZ-K 15199, Ex+/VG+), Ornette! (LTZ-K 15241), The Shape Of Jazz To Come (587022), The Curtis Counce Group - Carl's Blues (LAC 12263), You Get Mor Bounce With Curtis Counce (LAC 12133), The Curts Counce Group (LAC 12073), Eric Dolphy - Outward Bound (PR7311), Todd Dameron - The Magic Touch (RLP9419), Kenny Ernie - Clarke Amd Wilkins (LTZ-C15008) and Cannonball Adderley - Wham! (FJL.117). The records are generally Ex to Ex+ and the sleeves are generally VG to Ex.

US SOUL 7" COLLECTION - a collection of approximately 50 US Soul 7"s. Collection to include: Little Hank - Mister Bang Bang Man, Johnny Maestro - Heartburn, The Magic Tones - Together We Shall Overcome, Madeline Bell, Spiral Staircase, Major Lance, Archie Bell & The Drells, Monk Montgomery, Jackie Moore, Johnny Nash, Bettye Swann, The Natura'elles, Aaron Neville, Betty Everett, The O'Kaysions, The Packers, The Parliaments, Bobby Patterson and The Mustangs, The Tams, Sandy Borden, Robert Parker, The Platters, The Adorables, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, and more. The collection is generally in VG+ to Ex condition, with some dropping below.

GRAPEVINE / DESTINY / BLACK MAGIC / CASINO CLASSICS 7" PACK NORTHERN. A good mix of x24 7" uk northern soul / soul reissue labels with some rare bits. Titles include Flaming Emeralds - Have Some Everybody (GRP 104 - Ex), Rita & The Tiaras - Gone With The Wind (Is my Love) (PICTURE SLEEVE EX DS 1002 DEMO - EX+), Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You (GRP 118 - Vg+), De-lites - Lover (DS 1022 DEMO - Vg+), The Lovelites - Get Him Off My Conscience, Lorraine Chandler - Love You Baby, Tamala Lewis - You Won't Say Nothing, E.J Chandler - I Can't Stand To Lose You, and Connie Laverne - A House For Sale in generally Vg+ - Ex Condition. Other artists include - Dobie Gray, Chico Revill, John Leach, Gerri Granger and The Creation in generally Vg+ to Ex condition

MODERN SOUL / DISCO 7" RARITIES PACK. Nice pack of x8 7" modern soul / disco singles. Titles are Willi J. & Co. - Boogie With Your Baby (NR7194 - Ex), Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson - The Bottle (PICTURE SLEEVE FRENCH C 004 - Ex), C. Henry Woods Troupe - The Stranger (EN-004 - Vg), Major Lance - Don't You Know I Love You (CS.2045 - Vg+), Ripple - I Don't Know What it is, But It Sure is Funky (GRC 1004 - Vg), Catch - Mr. Nice Guy (HLZ 10543 - Ex-), Magic Disco Machine - Control Tower (TMG 1004 - Ex) and Cloud One - Atmospheric Strutt (Part 1) (CS 2119 - Vg). Please note that they could benefit from a professional clean.

THELMA LINDSEY - PREPARED TO LOVE YOU 7" (US NORTHERN - MAGIC CITY - MC-005/ 6). A rare to see original US 7" pressing of Prepared To Love/ Why Were'nt You There by Thelma Lindsay (MC-005/ 6, 1967 US pressing on Magic City. Labels are bright and legible, small sticker on Aside. The record is Ex).

BLUES - LP COLLECTION. A collection of 30 x LPs. Another great selection of 30 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Magic Sam Blues Band - Black Magic (DS-620, Ex+/VG), Furry Lewis - Back On My Feet Again (BV 1036), Fred McDowell Vol. 2 (F1027), Mississippi, In London Volume One, Mississippi (FS-253), I Do Not Play No Rock 'n' Roll, Fred and Annie Mae McDowell - My Home Is In The Delta, Memphis Minnie Vol. 2, Blind Millie McTell - King Of The Georgia Blues Singers, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry, Mance Lipscomb - Texas Sharecropper And Songster, Furry Lewis, Albert King and J. B. Lenoir. The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+ with some records falling below this.

Magic Lantern Ether Saturator Illuminant,English, c.1880, unmarked, constructed of brass with valve regulators and controls to the rear, on 3 screw feet, 20cm longNote: this improved design of saturator uses a pressurised jet of oxygen passed through a reservoir of etherthen mixed with a separate stream of oxygen before being burnt on a piece of limestone

Magic Lantern Slides,English, c.1860, unmarked very well hand-painted scenes of British Sea Ports to include: Salisbury Platform Portsmouth, Canarvon Castle, Ramsgate from the sea, Park Hill Torquay & Cove of Cork

An Impressive Mechanical Magic Lantern Slide of a Magician With Changing Heads,French, mid 19th Century, paper label to rear for 'EMILE LIOTARD, Pasteur, LA VERNAREDE (Grad), the slide constructed of wood with a brass top face, with lever to one side that ratchets the heads around on a glass disk, 12cm x 25cmNote: The element of surprise was captured by magic lantern showmen using slides which when operated produced an unexpected result. The transformation of a human head to that of an animal is well illustrated in this complex slide where the head of the magician is supplanted with a dozen different heads.

A Part Set of Magic Lantern Nursery Rhymes,English, c.1880, unmarked but each with a printed descriptive label and numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 2122, & 24, standard sized glass slides in wooden mounts, very finely painted

Magic Lantern Slide, Circus Acrobats,English, c.1850, unmarked, wooden frame with contra-rotating glass disks each showing an acrobat flying through the air in opposite directions in a circus, slide 24cm wide

Collection of Magic Lantern Slide Sets,to include: set of 6 hand-painted comic slides, c.1830's; set of 5 hand-painted slides titled Rural Romance - Marriage - After Marriage; set of 4 'Good Night' slides; Set of 4 hand-painted slides by Carpenter & Westley, c.1850's of the holy land; a hand-painted slide of a fish wife,

2 Toy Magic Lanterns,including a German Ernst Plank type lantern with a brass oil lamp mounted on a wooden base, and a French tinplate lantern finished in orange

2 Magic Lantern Microscope Attachments,English, c.1860, unmarked, brass body with 2 sprung slots to accept slide carry, projection lens with rack and pinion focus, 17cm long; and another smaller projection microscope with a conical body (2)

Magic Lantern Slide, Circus Acrobats,English, c.1860, unmarked, wooden frame with contra-rotating glass disks each showing an acrobat flying through the air in opposite directions in a circus, slide 24cm wide

Magic Lantern Slide Set, Jack & the Bean Stalk,English, c.1854, frames stamped 'Carpenter & Westley 24 Regents St London', circular glass in wooden mounts, numbered 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8, after George Cruikshank's Fairy Library, from the history of jack and the beanstalk edited and illustrated with 6 etchings by Cruikshank published by David Bogue, London 1854, delicately hand painted scenes on circular glass mounted in wooden frames

‘The Smoking Dog’ Hand-Painted Magic Lantern Lever Slide, ‘the smoking dog’ hand-painted magic lantern lever slide. works well. measuring 7” x 4 1/2”.

Magic Lantern Slide, Man Eating Rat,English, c.1860, unmarked, mechanical rotating disk with rat, and slip to close mouth, mounted in wooden slide

A Hand-Painted Windmill Magic Lantern Slide, windmill’ hand painted rackwork magic lantern slide. works well. measuring 7” x 4”

A Llama Bezoar Stone,A Llama Bezoar stone on a turned wooden stand under a small glass dome, the base marked 'LLAMA BEZOAR', stone 1cm wideThe Bezoar Stone: A Historical Perspective on its Use in Medicine.A bezoar (/ˈbizɔːr/ BEE-zor) is a mass that forms in the gastrointestinal system, often in the stomach or intestines, and has a long history of intrigue, particularly in traditional medicine. While modern science views bezoars primarily as medical anomalies that can cause blockages and require removal, they were once revered for their supposed magical and curative properties.Origins and Varieties of Bezoars.The word "bezoar" is derived from the Persian word "pādzahr," which means "antidote." Historically, bezoars were believed to possess powerful healing properties, particularly as antidotes to poison. The stones themselves are found in various forms, depending on their composition. Some bezoars are organic, composed of materials like hair (trichobezoars) or plant fibres (phytobezoars), while others have inorganic constituents.In addition to these naturally occurring bezoars, there are also pseudobezoars—indigestible objects intentionally introduced into the digestive system, often for medical experiments or other purposes.The Use of Bezoars in Traditional MedicineBezoars were highly prized in medieval and early modern medicine, particularly in the Middle East and Europe. Physicians, alchemists, and royalty alike believed that these stones held miraculous properties. The most famous type of bezoar was the "oriental bezoar," found in the stomachs of wild goats and other ruminants in the East. These were especially valued and often commanded exorbitant prices.The primary use of bezoars in traditional medicine was as an antidote to poison. It was believed that placing a bezoar in a drink or consuming it could neutralize any toxins. This belief was so widespread that bezoars became a must-have item in the courts of European nobility. Monarchs would often carry a bezoar with them, ready to use it if they suspected they had been poisoned.In addition to their supposed antidotal properties, bezoars were also believed to cure a range of ailments, from epilepsy to the plague. Physicians would grind the stones into a fine powder and administer them to patients. Some believed that bezoars could purify the blood, cure fevers, and even protect against evil spirits.The Scientific Reassessment of BezoarsWith the advancement of medical science, the mythical status of the bezoar began to wane. By the 17th century, more sceptical voices emerged, questioning the effectiveness of bezoars as universal antidotes. Scientific experiments, such as those conducted by the French physician Ambroise Paré, demonstrated that bezoars did not have the miraculous properties attributed to them. Paré famously tested a bezoar on a condemned criminal who had ingested poison, only to find that the stone had no effect.Despite these findings, bezoars continued to be valued for some time, especially among those who clung to traditional beliefs. However, their use gradually declined as modern medicine provided more effective treatments for poisoning and other ailments.Bezoars in Modern MedicineIn contemporary medical practice, bezoars are recognized as a health hazard rather than a cure. They can cause blockages in the digestive system, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Treatment often involves the removal of the bezoar, either through endoscopic procedures or surgery.While their role in medicine has dramatically shifted from revered antidotes to medical curiosities, bezoars remain a fascinating chapter in the history of medicine. They serve as a reminder of the ways in which ancient cultures sought to understand and combat the dangers of their world, blending myth, magic, and early science in their pursuit of health.Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children's TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. His creative flair for quirky inventions and novelty bicycles earned him a devoted following. Lunn's eccentric persona made him a beloved figure on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to his TV career, he authored several books and showcased his inventive spirit through stage shows. He passed away in December 2023.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilf_Lunnhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526767/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/12/20/wilf-lunn-madcap-inventor-tricycles-vision-on-deaf/

Bonne Presse Magic Lantern Lime Light IlluminantFrench, c.1880, engraved to the top 'BONNE PRESSE PARIS' and numbered 1130, gas controls to rear for mixing Oxygen and Hydrogen, with mechanical adjustment to lime light holder on heavy base 25cm long

Magic Lantern Slides,Large Collection of 21 Good Slip Slides, Large Collection of very Victorian good slip slides, including magician & Green Devil; man in stocks; cricket; transformation - giants head; Punch with expanding nose; Dancing blue imp; arlequin and many others, all in a wooden storage box

Magic Lantern Chromatrope Set,French, c.1880, unmarked, main slide with contra rotating spiral designs, with slide in glass plates, 4 with abstract designs, a rose design, an anchor, a star, a crown, a fleur de lys and a fountain all in the original wooden box marked in script to the top 'Chromatrope.' Note: slide will need restringing to operate

Magic Lantern Limelight burner,English, c.1880, unmarked, oxy-hydrogen lime light burner

Magic Lantern Set of 23 wood-framed slides. Shepherd Boy in the Valley of Death Excellent

Magic Lantern Slides, Magicians Cave, Dissolve Set,English, c,1860, stamped 'Newton & Co, Opticians, 3 Fleet Street, to show magician in his cave with a magic cauldron with changing figures emerging, comprising of a slip slide with magician and a rack slide of characters, to be used with a biunial magic lantern.

Cased Set of 13 Astronomical Magic Lantern SlidesEnglish, c.1860, unmarked, wooden framed hand painted slides showing astronomical bodies and events, includes a slipping slide to show the moon, another to show a solar eclipse and another to show the curvature of the earth and how things disappear over the horizon, all in a fitted wooden box

Magic Lantern The Fairy GlenSet of slides with holder, The Fairy Glen, a hand-painted, dissolve set. Labelled instructions for use on slides.Excellent condition

German Tin Plate Lantern,German, c.1890, brass plaque stamped EP for Ernst Plank, paper covered wooden case opens to reveal, lantern, along with 12 lantern slides, with a large retail label for 'Rowntrees Magic Lantern, lantern with original oil lamp and later electric lamp, case 28.5cm wide

Magic Lantern Slide of Fairbottom Bobs, Newcomen-Type Beam EngineStandard squate magic lantern Slide, label in script reads '200 Fairbottom Nr Oldham', slide shows a very clear image of the Newcomen-type steam engine, used in the 18th century as a pumping engine to drain Fairbottom's colliery near Ashton-under-Lyne.Footnote:Fairbottom Bobs is a Newcomen-type beam engine taht was installed around 1760 or 1764 at Cannel Colliery in Fairbottom, near Ashton-under-Lyne, England. Its primary function was to pump water from the colliery, featuring a 28-inch (71 cm) bore cylinder with an 8-foot (2.4 m) stroke, capable of raising water from a depth of 240 feet at 14 strokes per minute.The engine's design included a single wooden king post beam with wrought iron straps and wooden arch heads at each end, supported by a dressed stone pillar. Notably, there was no engine house or roof to protect it from the elements.Beyond draining the colliery, Fairbottom Bobs contributed to maintaining water levels in the Ashton Canal by discharging into the Fairbottom Branch Canal at Fennyfield Bridge. After the colliery ceased operations in the 1820s, the engine continued to function until its abandonment in 1826 or 1827.In 1927, Henry Ford acquired the engine for preservation. It was dismantled and reassembled at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it remains on display as a significant artifact of early steam engineering.

A Set of 65 Magic Lantern Slides of the 1893 Chicago Exhibition,Set of 65 magic lantern slides of the 1893 Chicago Fair, all in lilac paper mounts with manuscript descriptions, many slides with a paper mask stamped for 'J. T. Blake, Photographer, Hounsfield Road, Shefield, images of most of the main buildings, exhibitions, street scenes and people involved with the exhibition, all in pine caseNote paper has come off some of the slides which will need re-glueing, some images quite fadedThe World's Columbian Exposition, held in 1893 in Chicago, was more than a world's fair; it was a turning point in urban development and a showcase of the rise of American culture and industry. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World, the exposition ran from May 1 to October 30 and drew an astounding 27 million visitors. This grand event symbolized the nation's recovery from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, showcasing resilience and the ability to host a gathering of immense significance.The fair was a spectacle of innovation and grandeur. Jackson Park was transformed into the "White City," a site filled with neoclassical structures that, though temporary, left a monumental impact. Designed by influential figures like John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Charles B. Atwood, the exposition epitomized the Beaux-Arts style, focusing on symmetry, balance, and splendor. The architecture of the exposition was profoundly influential, setting a benchmark for urban design that American cities sought to emulate for years to come.Central to the fair’s theme was a large water pool symbolizing Columbus's oceanic voyage. The neoclassical elegance of the white-staff-clad temporary structures offered a stunning visual narrative of American optimism and innovation. The fair boasted 14 significant buildings that hosted exhibits from 46 countries, celebrating a diversity of cultures and technological advancements.Culturally, the exposition had a lasting impact. It provided a global stage for artists, musicians, and innovators, fostering an environment for creativity and collaboration. The event left an indelible mark on American arts and architecture, inspiring architects, artists, and thinkers while driving civic improvements and urban planning. It demonstrated the transformative potential of thoughtful architectural and environmental design.Economically, the exposition was a resounding success. It not only covered its costs but also generated significant revenue, a testament to its widespread popularity and effective organization. On October 9, 1893, known as Chicago Day, the fair set a world record for outdoor event attendance, attracting 751,026 visitors. This achievement highlighted Chicago's resurgence as a vibrant city capable of hosting global events.

Magic Lantern Slides, Mixed Wooden Framed Slides,to include a group of 6 humourous slipping slides and a group of 11 wood-framed slides Excellent

A Large & Impressive Brass & Mahogany Magic LanternEnglish, c.1880, stamped to the lens cover 'W. G. Huges', lantern of typical construction polished wooden body with double doors mounted on large plinth base, Russian tin plate chimney, brass handles, with interchangeable brass lens mounts, short & long bodies, along with 3 slide in lenses engraved 6", 10" & 12", length of plinth base 44cm

Large Mahogany & Brass Magic Lantern,English, C.1880, plaque to the front for 'HUSBANDS & SOS, St AGUSTINES PARADE, BRISTOL' and engraved the same to the lens, with French polished mahogany body with double doors, with a Husbands Slide Carrier, condenser lens, triple extension lens, height 46cmFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.56WBFHTZFlints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK.

Magic Lantern Slide Set, A Tale of Pussy's Ruin,English, c.1860, slides stamped 'Newton 3 Fleet St London', with finely hand-pained scenes on circular glass, complete set of 12, along with another set marked for 'Carpenter & Westley 24 Regents St, London, in a wooden case

Magic Lantern Slide Set, John Gilpin,English, c.1880, frames stamped 'Dunscombe Opticians Bristol', slides hand painted, standard size in mahogany mounts, numbered 1-8

A Lawson-Type Ether Saturator, Magic Lantern IlluminantEnglish, c.1880, unsigned but identical to those produced by Lawson, brass body with ether reservoir, oxygen pipe and shut off valve to rear, mechanical rotation of lime light holder, with adjustable jet,

Magic Lantern Slides, Stage PerformersEnglish, c.1860, unmarked, slide with 2 stage performers and second mechanical slide with rotating disk of faces, for use with a biunial lanternNote: the rotating disk of faces is badly cracked  but still rotates

Magic Lantern Slide, Complex Mechanical Dissolve Set,English, c.1860, label for 'W. C. Huges', set for use with a triunial magic lantern with slides marked B - Bottom, M - Middle & T - Top, with complex mechanical action to show blacksmith pulling bellows and children appearing at the window and a dissolve effect of the blacksmith hammering, 4 slides in totalNote: according to the vendor bought from the Wisbeach Collection

5 Astronomical Double Magic Lantern Slides,by Newton, Opticians & Globe Makers, Fleet St London with 10 hand painted images of astronomical subjects

Magic Lanter Illuminant, Westminster Arc LampEnglish, c.1910, by Westminster Engineering, on wooden base with arc rod controls and original instructions

Magic Lantern Slide, Curtain Slide,English, c.1860, unmarked, slide with 2 rotating rollers which lift/lower a fabric curtain, used for the opening and closing of a lantern show

Magic Lantern Slides, Sailing Ship on Fire, Dissolve Set,English, c.1860, slides later stamped 'Doug & Anita Lear', slides show sailing ship at sea, sailing ship on fire,, lifeboat escape, rackwork flames and smoke to be used a s a dissolve

Collection of Magic Lantern Slides of China,American, c.1900, slides labelled 'Keystone View Company Factories Measville PA' showing very clear images with good contrast of China, slides titled as:H184, Some of China's Trouble Makers - Boxers Taken by U.S. Troops. P293 A Chinese Baby with his Mother & Father. P300, Chinese children at play. 513, Native Bazaars in principle street of Shanghai, China. 514, On river Canton China. 516, Road making Nanking China. 517, Yangtse River, showing Hankow from Wuchan China. 518, Train of Bactrian camels, Peking china. 519, An open air restaurant Peking, China. 520, Chinese school children, Peking China. 521, Store of rich Chinese tea merchant. 522, Chinese boys ploughing near port Arthur. 523, Sawing Lumber in Mancharia. 524, Great wall of China

Pair of Biunial Magic Lantern Limelights,English, c.1890, unmarked, pair of Oxy-Hydrogen limelight burners

Magic Lantern Chromatrope 4 rotating lever chromatropes and a fountain scene.Good