A BUCKINGHAM PEWTER LIMITED EDITION TOWER OF LONDON 900TH ANNIVERSARY CHESS SET, comprising set number 2 in a guaranteed edition of 500, designed and crafted by master painter and sculpture Chas Stadden, with certificate of authenticity signed by the Constable and Governor of Her Majesty's Tower of London, receipt dated 1978, each figure is hand painted, principal figures are 90mm high, the pawns 54mm, the pieces are complete in every detail, the solid oak table is a replica of an old English design, with a hand tooled gold embossed calf leather inlay playing board, with a drawer on each side (Condition report: the board and table have slight surface scratches and wear to leather, Elizabeth I has become separated from the base, both White Towers are separated from the base, one Bloody Tower has become separated, one Edward III archer (Pawn) has become separated from base, one Edward III archer has a broken bow, all white pieces have signs of wear to the base)
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History of Art & Old Masters. A collection of approx. fifty-two vintage Sothebys auction catalogues, regarding house contents sales & paintings auctions. The lot to include four volume hardback Robert van Hirsch collection, the Leverhulme collection in two volumes, The Duchess collection, Tyninghame, Hadspen House at Castle Cary, the Henle Collection of Old Master Paintings, the Tristram Jellinck Collection, the Mentmore collection in five volumes, Noseley Hall, the Price Collection, Benacre Hall, the contents of Wilsford Manor, Stokesay Court, Carlton Hobbs vol IV, the contents of Littlecote House, etc. Approx. fifty two volumes in collection.
JEAN BAPTISTE CARPEAUX (1827-1875), LE JEUNE PÊCHEUR À LA COQUILLE (NEAPOLITAN FISHER BOY). the bronze modelled as a figure of a crouching nude with head turned down and slightly to the right, holding a conch shell up to his left ear, wearing a cloth cap and with a small fishing net in his lap, on a naturalistic canted rectangular moulded integral base, signed "JB Carpeaux Rome 1857" and with "propriete Carpeaux" and eagle mark, 34.5cm high Footnotes: Carpeaux was a student at the École des Beaux Arts and won the Prix de Rome in 1854. Inspired by the old master sculptors of the Italian Renaissance and influenced by his master Francoise Rude (1784 -1855), he moved to Rome in 1854 where he worked until 1861. It was in Rome that he developed his signature style utilising the principles of baroque art while depicting everyday subject matter.
BUNNAHABHAIN 1976 MISSION CASK STRENGTH SERIES 31 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1976 | Stated age: 31 years old | ABV: 47% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Bunnahabhain is a Scottish distillery located on the remote northeast coast of Islay. It was founded in 1881 by William Robertson (of Robertson & Baxter) in partnership with Greenlees Bros on a site with access to water from the River Margadale, which provided ideal conditions for whisky production. The name "Bunnahabhain" comes from the Gaelic word for "mouth of the river." Unlike other Islay distilleries that focus on single malts, Bunnahabhain's still was primarily used for blended whiskies, including Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, and later Black Bottle. The distillery was closed between 1982 and 1984, but when it reopened, it launched its first official 12-year-old single malt. Bunnahabhain's distillate is smooth, malty, and has a maritime influence due to its proximity to the coast. Unlike most Islay distilleries, Bunnahabhain uses unsmoked malt for its regular single malt production, setting it apart from the peaty whiskies typical of the area. Since 2013, Bunnahabhain has been part of the Distell group. | Bottle description | Bunnahabhain 1976 is a single malt whisky that was bottled by independent distillery Murray McDavid as part of their prestigious Mission Cask Strength series. This range focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Distilled in 1976, this whisky has been matured for 31 years in Oloroso Sherry casks, giving it a complex and deep flavor profile with rich notes of dried fruit, chocolate, and spice.The bottle bears the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a vital role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings that are still prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors today.Nose: Intense and rich with notes of dried fruit, especially raisins and plums, complemented by spices, chocolate, and nuts, typical of Oloroso sherry casks.Taste: Full and balanced, with rich notes of dried fruit, chocolate, honey, and spices, harmoniously combined with light woody notes.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering notes of dark fruit and subtle spice.The auctioned bottle is numbered 511/1025 and comes in a stylish wooden box.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box
GLENLIVET 1975 CELTIC HEARTLANDS 33 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Bottled: 2008 | Stated age: 33 years old | ABV: 51,2% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenlivet is an iconic Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, with a rich history dating back to 1824 when it was founded by George Smith. It was among the first distilleries to obtain a legal license following the Excise Act of 1823, enabling it to produce whisky legally. This move faced resistance from local illegal producers, but Glenlivet quickly established itself as a model for other distilleries. Known for its exceptional spirit, Glenlivet features delightful notes of apples and malt. Its quality soon made it one of the most popular whiskies, not only in Scotland but also internationally. By the 1830s, it had gained popularity in London, particularly among the upper classes. The prestige of the Glenlivet name became so significant that other Speyside distilleries began to use it, leading to a legal battle that George Smith ultimately won, securing exclusive rights to the name "The Glenlivet." In 1978, Glenlivet became part of the Seagram Company. When Pernod Ricard acquired Seagram's whisky portfolio in 2001, Glenlivet emerged as a key brand within the global group. Under Pernod Ricard's leadership, Glenlivet has grown to be one of the best-selling single malt whiskies worldwide. Today, Glenlivet offers an extensive range of bottlings, including the renowned 12-year-old, 15-year-old, 18-year-old, 21-year-old, and 25-year-old whiskies. The distillery also releases limited editions and vintage bottlings that are highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts around the globe. | Bottle description | Glenlivet 1975 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid. Distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2008, it spent 33 years aging in bourbon casks as part of Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands series. This exclusive series features whiskies from notable or closed distilleries, personally selected by the legendary master distiller Jim McEwan, whose signature can be found on the back vignette. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or coloring, it guarantees an authentic flavor profile. Nose: Fine notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, and light wood, with floral and spicy hints. Taste: Smooth and rich, with notes of fruit, vanilla, and subtle spices that transition into oak sweetness. Finish: Long and balanced, with hints of vanilla and soft woody notes.The auctioned bottle is numbered 302/474 and comes in a luxurious leather-covered box. Bottles from this series are highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs and collectors, as they represent a significant chapter in whisky history.Size: 700 ml | Condition: cracks in the covering plastic tape | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box covered with leather
DALLAS DHU 1979 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER ONE 23 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1979 | Stated age: 23 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Dallas Dhu is a Scotch distillery in Speyside, founded in 1899 by Alexander Edward, with architecture by Charles Doig. It began full production a year later, producing a distillate known for sweet fruit, honey, oiliness, and subtle peat smoke. The distillery closed in the 1930s, suffered fire damage in 1939, and resumed operations in 1947 until its closure in 1983. Sold to Historic Scotland in 1986, it became a whiskey museum. Recent discussions about resuming operations could renew interest in its historical bottlings. | Bottle description | Dallas Dhu 1979 is a single malt whisky, bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of their prestigious Mission - Selection Number One series. The whisky was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2002 after 23 years of aging in first-fill American oak casks.The bottle bears the signature of Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of Bruichladdich Distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on exceptional bottlings, which are still valued among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Rich with notes of vanilla, honey, and delicate fruit, typical of first-fill American oak barrels.Taste: Full and creamy with notes of vanilla, honey, fruit, and subtle spices.Finish: Medium-long with hints of sweetness and subtle woodiness.The auctioned bottle is numbered 4/600 and is an attractive collector's item due to its origin from the closed Dallas Dhu Distillery.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box
KNOCKANDO 1985 MASTER RESERVE 21 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1985 | Stated age: 21 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Knockando Distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland, near the River Spey. Founded in 1898 by John Thomson during the whiskey boom, its name comes from the Gaelic term Cnockan Dhu, meaning "little black hill." Knockando is renowned for its smooth, slightly nutty, and malty whisky, making it suitable for both blended and single malt expressions. For many years, it served as a key component in blended whiskies, particularly J&B Rare (Justerini & Brooks). While a significant portion of its production is used in blends, Knockando also offers its own bottlings, which proudly display the year of distillation (vintage). Today, Knockando is part of the Diageo portfolio, and its single malt whisky is highly regarded among connoisseurs for its lightness, freshness, and versatility. | Bottle description | Knockando 1985 Master Reserve Aged for a minimum of 21 Years is a single malt whisky from the Master Reserve series, distilled in 1985 and bottled in 2006. This whisky has been aged for at least 21 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile.Nose: Rich notes of dried fruit, soft spice, and honey, balanced with hints of sherry and sweet oak.Taste: Full and sweet with caramel, dried fruit, and light nuttiness, providing smoothness and depth.Finish: Long, with lingering notes of fruit, spice, and subtle sweetness for a balanced finish.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box, traces of mold inside the box | Bottle code: L6137DR000 01646158
GLENGLASSAUGH 1965 MISSION CASK STRENGTH SERIES 40 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1965 | Stated age: 40 years old | ABV: 47,8% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenglassaugh is a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands, near Portsoy on the coast of the Moray Firth. It was founded in 1874 by businessman James Moir, but its operation was interrupted several times. The distillery closed in 1907 due to a drop in demand for whisky and remained out of business until 1960 when it reopened as the market began to grow again. However, Glenglassaugh faced challenges; its distinctive spirit was difficult to blend, greatly limiting its use. This ultimately led to its closure in 1986, and many assumed that the distillery would remain closed permanently. In 2008, however, production surprisingly resumed. In 2013, Glenglassaugh was incorporated into the BenRiach Distillery Co. group, joining the BenRiach and Glendronach distilleries. Although there was a 22-year gap in the distillery's stock, good cask management has allowed it to combine older whiskies with modern production to launch new bottlings. Today, Glenglassaugh's distillate is known for its distinctive fruit and honey notes, with some of the production also being peaty. | Bottle description | Glenglassaugh 1965 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent distillery Murray McDavid as part of their prestigious Mission Cask Strength series. This range focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. The whisky was distilled in 1965 and bottled after 40 years of aging in a combination of sherry casks, with a subsequent finish in Rivesaltes wine casks, imparting a rich and complex flavor profile.The bottle bears the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of Bruichladdich Distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings, which are still valued among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Fresh, with notes of grapefruit, grapes, heather, and tangerines.Taste: Light, fresh, grassy, slightly floral, with hints of marzipan, vanilla, sweet grapes, and a touch of honey.Finish: Medium-long, syrupy and sweet with hints of grapes and a rounded texture.The auctioned bottle is number 380/411 and is delivered in a stylish wooden box.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box
GLEN LOSSIE 1975 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER TWO 27 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Stated age: 27 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenlossie is a distillery located in the Speyside region, built in 1876 by John Duff (later also associated with the Longmorn and Benriach distilleries), Alexander Allen, H.M.S. Mackay, and London blender John Hopkins. Glenlossie (also known as Glen Lossie) is known for its smooth, grassy, and slightly oily spirit. Glenlossie whisky has always been a significant component of blended whisky. Since 1971, it has shared the distillery site with the Mannochmore distillery, which is also a major producer of blended whisky within the Diageo company. The complex contains 14 warehouses that hold up to 250,000 casks of maturing whisky. Although most of Glenlossie's production goes into blends, some is available as a single malt through Diageo's Flora & Fauna range, where it appears as a 10-year-old whisky. Otherwise, single malts from Glenlossie are rarely seen, even among independent bottlings. | Bottle description | Glenlossie 1975 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of their Mission - Selection Number Two series. However, this series also includes the Cask End Bottling, which represents the remaining bottles, in a quantity of dozens, and is considered a rarity. The whisky was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2003 after 27 years of aging.The bottle is adorned with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a crucial role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich Distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings that are still valued among whisky connoisseurs and collectors today.Nose: Rich with notes of dried fruit, caramel, and sweet spices, complemented by a touch of oak and a hint of spice.Taste: Full with notes of toffee, dark fruit, and slight nuttiness, harmonized by light oak and spices.Finish: Medium-long, leaving a warm, lingering sweetness.Glenlossie whiskies, particularly those from Murray McDavid, are highly regarded among collectors for their quality and unique flavor profiles. The auctioned bottle is no. 17/66 from the rare Cask End Bottling edition.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box
BRUICHLADDICH 1970 125TH ANNIVERSARY 35 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1970 | Bottled: 2006 | Stated age: 35 years old | ABV: 40,1% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Bruichladdich is a Scottish distillery on the island of Islay, founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, who owned the Dundashill and Yoker grain distilleries in Glasgow. Like all late Victorian distilleries, its fate was inextricably linked to the production of blended whisky from the beginning. As a single malt, its whisky was virtually non-existent. It was closed in 1995 due to redundancy and remained dormant until 2001, when it was acquired by Murray McDavid, led by Mark Reynier and Simon Coughlin. The team was joined by the legendary Jim McEwan, who left Bowmore to become Master Distiller and help revive the distillery. McEwan played a key role in experimenting with different types of casks, local barley, and levels of malt smoking. This led to the launch of Port Charlotte peat whisky and the revolutionary Octomore, as well as The Botanist gin, which uses Islay herbs. In 2012, the distillery was bought by Remy Cointreau, which still owns it today. | Bottle description | Bruichladdich 1970 is a single malt whisky, released on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of this famous distillery. The whisky was distilled in 1970 and bottled in 2006 after 35 years of aging in bourbon casks, with an additional finish in Pinot Gris casks from the renowned Zind Humbrecht winery.The bottle and box are decorated with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a crucial role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings that are still prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors today.Nose: Tropical fruit, citrus, vanilla, and soft oak, with hints of flowers and fruit from the vinous finish.Taste: Rich, juicy, and smooth, with notes of honey, fruit, vanilla, and soft wood, accentuated by sweetness and mineral notes from the Pinot Gris finish.Finish: Long, harmonious, with lingering notes of fruit, wood, and sweetness.The auctioned bottle and its certificate are numbered 2140/2502 and come in a luxurious wooden box, making it an exclusive collector's item.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box, scratch on the top of the case
CAPERDONICH 1968 MISSION CASK STRENGTH SERIES 37 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1968 | Stated age: 37 years old | ABV: 46,2% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Caperdonich was a Scottish distillery in Rothes, Speyside, founded in 1898 as Glen Grant No. 2. Initially aimed to produce whisky similar to Glen Grant, it developed a distinct character with softer notes of pears, creaminess, and fresh mint. Closed in 1902, it reopened in 1965 and expanded in 1967, producing both lighter fruit spirits and later smoked variants. After its closure in 2002, equipment was sold to Belgian Owl and Falkirk distillery. Although demolished in 2011, Caperdonich remains cherished among collectors and whisky enthusiasts as a hidden Speyside treasure. | Bottle description | Caperdonich 1968 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of their prestigious Mission Cask Strength series. This range focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. The whisky was distilled in 1968 and bottled in 2006 after 37 years of aging. Aged in a combination of sherry casks with a subsequent finish in fortified Madeira casks, this gives it a rich and complex flavor profile.The bottle is decorated with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings that are still prized by whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Rich and complex, with notes of dried fruit, spice, and dark chocolate, complemented by subtle notes of wood and honey.Taste: Full, with notes of raisins, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla, with the presence of light spicy and woody notes.Finish: Long and elegant, with hints of fruit, chocolate, and fine spices.The auctioned bottle is numbered 511/1025 and comes in a stylish wooden box.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box
GLENTURRET 1993 CHIEFTAIN'S 12 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 10/1993 | Bottled: 08/2006 | Stated age: 12 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Glenturret is a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands, dating back to 1775 when the site was home to illegal whiskey production known as The Hosh. However, the distillery was not officially licensed until 1818, when John Drummond began legal whiskey production. The distillery has survived many challenges, including being dismantled during the 1920s due to difficult economic conditions. However, it was revived in 1960 by James Fairlie, who bought equipment from Tullibardine and re-established the distillery. At the same time, the company focused on tourism and became one of the first distilleries in Scotland to open a visitor center. In 2002, the visitor center was converted into The Famous Grouse Experience, making the distillery a center for promoting this blended whiskey until 2018, when it was sold to Glenturret Holding. Bottles of Glenturret single malt whiskey have been rare, although in 2015 there was an attempt to market three different versions. In 2020, under the leadership of former colleagues from the Macallan distillery-Bob Dalgarno (master blender) and Ken Grier (strategic consultant)-a rebranding took place, and new official bottlings are appearing on the market. | Bottle description | Glenturret 1993 Chieftain's Choice Port Finish is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Ian Macleod as part of the prestigious Chieftain's Choice series. This series focuses on the authenticity of each bottling, with no chill filtration or coloring used, preserving the whisky's natural character. The whisky was first matured in traditional oak casks and then finished in Port casks #90771 and 90772. Nose: A balanced blend of sweetness and spice with hints of fruit and subtle floral notes, complemented by a hint of smoke. Taste: Full-bodied, offering a combination of nutty and wine notes, underlined by hints of tobacco and a slight saltiness for added depth. Finish: Medium to long, with notes of oak, herbs, and a hint of sweetness from the Port cask. The auctioned bottle is one of only 1,740 ever produced.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Bottle code: L190906 30756BB
CHIVAS REGAL 25 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 25 years old | ABV: 40% | Country: Scotland | Type: Blended Scotch whisky | Bottler description | Chivas Brothers Ltd. is a renowned Scottish whisky company with a rich history dating back to 1801, starting as a luxury food and beverage store in Aberdeen. By 1843, James and John Chivas began blending whisky, which led to the creation of Chivas Regal, one of the most famous blended whiskies worldwide. The company's portfolio includes other significant brands such as Ballantine's, Royal Salute, and 100 Pipers, each offering unique blends. Today, Chivas Brothers is part of Pernod Ricard, maintaining its focus on high-quality whisky production and tradition. | Bottle description | Chivas Regal 25 Years Old is a luxury blended whisky first launched in 1909, then withdrawn and revived in 2007. This whisky is a symbol of the prestige of the Chivas Regal brand and was created by master blender Colin Scott. All whiskies are aged for at least 25 years, which ensures a rich and balanced taste.Nose: Dominated by dried fruits, especially pears and apricots, complemented by notes of orange peel, creamy caramel, butter, and subtle spices.Taste: Complex and velvety smooth with layers of sweetness. Oranges, apricots, butter caramels, honey, and spices, especially cloves, are evident here. Notes of hazelnuts and soft vanilla add depth and richness.Finish: Long and subtly spicy, with lingering notes of dried fruit and spices that slowly fade away, leaving a warm impression.The bottle is designed with an emphasis on elegance and exclusivity, packed in a luxurious box covered with leather. The auctioned bottle with the number 067487 underlines its collector's value.Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: none | Packaging: paper box covered with leather and lined with velvet fabric | Bottle code: 2008/06/03 10:25 LKSW1888
ALCYONE ACCOUNT BOOK, 1824-1844by Thomas Muir, account book for the ship Alcyone, containing inter alia, accounts for food, ale, wages, equipment, postage and pilotage, 64 leaves, 17 March 1824-4 April 1837; bound upside-down at the end. 8 leaves of accounts, 3 January 1840-7 February 1844, modern calf-backed old marbled boards -- 9½ x 7½in. (24.1 x 19cm.) The Honourable Company of Master Mariners.
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 1IN. SINGLE DRAW DECAGONAL REVERSE TAPER MARINE TELESCOPE BY J. GILBERT, LONDON, CIRCA 1760 WITH H.M.S. VICTORY ASSOCIATIONthe tube with owner's name carved by the draw tube FRANCIS MATTHEWS GUNWHARF, signed J. GILBERT / Tower Hill / LONDON by the tapering eyepiece, sailorwork twine binding loops (lacking dust slides), contained in original ebonised pine box counter carved on hinged lid F. MATTHEWS VICTORY -- 53¼in. (135cm.) long (closed)An F. Matthews is recorded as being located at Gun Wharf in 1801 working as a "Clerk of Cheque and Barrack-Master; John Gilbert worked from Tower Hill, London from 1751-91 having been apprenticed to his father, also John Gilbert in 1737. He had several important apprentices of his own, not the least of whom was Peter Dollond who went on to become famous for optics and the development of the achromatic lens.Optics working but need clean; minor typical splits to tube, box with old wear overall
'SIGNALS TO BE MADE BY SHIPS OF WAR HAVING CHARGE OF CONVOYS..' CIRCA 1800printed over a folio sheet with hand-coloured flags, further instructions for signals in fog and by night, manuscript rendezvous instructions to the merchantman Eliza from H.M. Sloop Albatross dated 1800, inscribed Eliza on outer fold; together with the manuscript convoy sailing order, including the Eliza, and hand-coloured code with a 98-panel instruction grid, each on watermarked laid paper (separated at folds, old wear) -- 20½ x 15½in. (52 x 39cm.); and a mercantile sailing timetable for 1796(3)The Honourable Company of Master Mariners.time staining; first sheet separated at centre with some foxing and area of loss along lower middle by spine; second sheet now in four separate sections.
Corgi, Creative Master Northcord, Zylmex, Majorette and similar, a mainly boxed bus group to include Siku 3814 Mercedes-Benz Coach "Eddie Stobart", Creative Master Northcord UKBUS Alexander ALX400 Bodied Dennis Trident, Zylmex London Routemaster Bus and others. Conditions although not checked for completeness appear generally Fair to Near Mint in generally Poor to Good boxes. Some boxes suffer from crushing and tearing and some may have old price stickers. See photo.
One of only 295 right-hand drive UK-cars, this 20-valve RR is on offer from long term ownership after much recent expenditure. The Audi Quattro may not have been the first four-wheel drive production car (that honour belongs to the 1966 Jensen Interceptor FF), but its place in history is assured. Thanks in no small part to its enormous rallying success, the Quattro popularized all-wheel drive and is now regarded as one of the most influential and important sports cars of the 1980s. By the time the 20V (RR) arrived in 1990, the crude cable-operated 50:50 split differential had been replaced with a much more advanced Torsen (torque sensing) diff and the engine had been uprated with double overhead camshafts and a larger 2,226cc capacity, upping power to 217bhp.Supplied new by Audi Main Dealer Keith Garages of Aylesbury on 28th October 1991, this Crystal Silver Audi Quattro 20V (RR) has only had two previous owners and has been with our vendor for ten years. Purchased by him in 2014 after an exhausting search to find the best and most original in the market place, as he started to build a Collection of 1990s icons.The comprehensive history file contains multiple invoices from Audi specialists, the original sales invoice to the second owner in 1992 and many stamps in the original service book. In November 2021, it was subject to extensive mechanical work by SJH Motorsport Ltd to ensure it remained mechanically sound. The work included a full engine service including cambelt and pulley, water pump, alternator and power steering belts, new radiator core, rocker cover gasket, plugs, rotor arm, distributer cap, powder coat boost pipes, new manifold gaskets, water rail gaskets, fuel filter, clean injectors and flow test, powder coat fuel rail. Both front and rear subframes were removed and painted and old bushes replaced. The front wishbones were refurbished and new ball joints fitted. All roll-bars and links were fitted with new bushes and new Koni dampers were fitted. New wheel bearings were fitted and new top mounts. All new bumps stops and drive shaft gaiters were fitted and the springs were repainted. The rear diff mountings were renewed together with the rear wishbones and ball joints. All differentials fluids were drained and refilled. All the discs, pads and master cylinder were renewed, a new clutch fluid reservoir was fitted, the repainted sub-frames were Waxoyled, four-wheel alignment was checked and finally, all work was signed-off with a road test.The Audi Quattro 20V (RR) continues to be regarded as one of the most desirable modern classics and, with the vast expenditure lavished most recently on this cared-for example, it certainly warrants consideration. Specification Make: AUDI Model: QUATTRO Year: 1991 Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZMA000203 Registration Number: J15 DPM Transmission: Manual Engine Number: RR001905 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 141290 KM Make: RHD Interior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images
A very special TR6, one of the original Factory Press Department Road Test Cars. Sharp, clean and ruggedly handsome, the TR6 looked far more modern than TR roadsters of old and proved a huge hit with the sporting driver of the early 1970s. Restyled in 1969 by Karmann of Osnabruck, it gained a full width nose and a squared-off tail, however under its new 'party frock', the chassis remained basically the same as its independently-rear-suspended TR5 predecessor. Handling was improved courtesy of wider wheels and a front anti-roll bar and the 6 was a little more refined than its predecessors featuring pile carpets, plush looking bucket seats, a traditional wooden dashboard and a full complement of instrumentation. The 150bhp 2.5-litre Lucas fuel-injected straight-six power unit was initially unchanged but was detuned to 125bhp for the US-market and subsequently for the UK-market from 1973 onwards to meet stricter emissions regulations. Even in the later detuned specification, it could still hit 60mph in just 9.5 seconds with a top speed of 116mph. This is an original home-market, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car and according to its Heritage Certificate, was built on 29th January 1974, fitted with overdrive and finished in Mimosa with a black interior, a colour scheme that it proudly displays to this day. However, instead of being sold through the normal dealer network, RDU 998M was seconded by the factory Press and Publicity Department to be used as a Road Test car, offered on short term loan to prominent motoring journalists in the hope of attracting lots of favourable publicity. This was certainly the case and the car regularly appeared in magazine features and newspaper articles. Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine ran a feature on RDU in their January 1975 issue and pleasingly, there is a copy of this in the Owners File. Naturally, during the period when it was being presented to the press, it was washed, polished and maintained on a daily basis in order to create the most favourable impression. Our vendor has owned this car since 2019 and covered a mere 132 miles in that time. In his own words - 'I have proudly displayed it at local classic car shows as it still presents really well today with good shut lines, excellent paintwork, well cared for interior, a tidy engine bay,and a smart black hood. I have had the brake system overhauled including fitting a new brake servo and master cylinder. Prior to my ownership, this lovely TR was family-owned for 15 years. A regular at Owners Club events, RDU 998M is well known and well regarded within the Triumph community. The current indicated mileage is 42,629 and, as you might expect from an enthusiast owned car, it's accompanied by lots of unique history, period brochures, Press Pack, original documents, manuals, the Heritage Certificate, old tax discs, and previous MOT Certificates'. Sensibly estimated, this is a very special TR6, part of Triumph's history and would be very welcome at any gathering of Triumph enthusiasts. Specification Make: TRIUMPH Model: TR6 Year: 1974 Chassis Number: CR56760 Registration Number: RDU 998M Transmission: Manual Engine Number: CR3595HE Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 42629 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Commander S. H. Fish, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Commanding Hood Battalion, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, who was killed in action in the attack on Loupart Wood on 25 August 1918 Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Ty. Sub. Lieut. S. H. Fish, R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Commr. S. H. Fish. R.N.V.R.) mounted court-style for display, extremely fine (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1918. Sidney Howard Fish was born in 1894, the only son of J. Fish Esq., Superintendent of the Blackburn Philanthropic Assurance Company, and was educated at Ashland High School under Rev. Owen Davies. Matriculating from school, he took up an appointment in the Wigan branch of the Union Bank of Manchester in Ashton-in-Makerfield. On the outbreak of hostilities, he immediately enlisted as an ordinary seaman in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and on 31 January 1915, after intensive training, was granted a commission as a Temporary Sub-Lieutenant in the newly formed Royal Naval Division where he was appointed to the Hood Battalion. On 28 February 1915, the Division sailed from Avonmouth with young Sidney Fish comfortably berthed aboard the Cunard Liner, S.S. Iverna, en route to Port Said and Lemnos, their ultimate destination, unknown to them, Gallipoli. The morning of 25 April 1915 saw the Anson and Plymouth battalions participate in the six-point attack on Cape Helles. The Division's first Victoria Cross was won by a sub-lieutenant of Anson during the beaching of the famous collier S.S. River Clyde. Further north, the 1st brigade, overshadowed by Australians and New Zealanders, landed at Gaba Tepe, better known as Anzac Cove. By 4 May the entire division including the Hood Battalion was ashore and Sidney Fish was immediately pitched into action in the desperate battle of Krithia on 4 June in which the Royal Naval Division was involved in fierce fighting during the attack on the Turkish defences before Krithia in which the Collingwood Battalion was all but annihilated. Miraculously Lieutenant Fish escaped the carnage unscathed but the casualties incurred throughout the Royal Naval Division were so great that it necessitated the disbanding of the all but annihilated Collingwood and Benbow Battalions, their remaining officers and men being assimilated into the other Battalions of the Division. After the evacuation at the end of December, the 1st and 2nd brigades garrisoned the islands of Lemnos, Imbros and Tenedos, whilst the 3rd brigade saw more active service on the Salonika front. In May 1916, however, the division sailed for France to become part of the B.E.F. and was renamed the 63rd (R.N.) Division, being brought up to strength by the addition of the 190th or Army Brigade. This consisted of the 1st H.A.C., 4th Bedfords, 7th Royal Fusiliers and the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Sidney Fish, recently promoted to Lieutenant joined his comrades in this entirely new theatre of war. At the end of September 1916, after a period of acclimatisation in a 'quiet sector' of the Western Front, the Division moved south to take part in the Somme offensive. At 5.45 a.m. on 13 November both Royal Naval brigades scrambled form their jumping-off bays and, in spite of heavy casualties, stormed three lines of German trenches. They were relieved two days later, having taken more prisoners and advanced further than any other division. In the fierce fighting to capture the German positions, Sidney Fish, like many of his comrades, was severely wounded and invalided back to England to recover from his wounds. Whilst on leave in England recovering from his wounds, he married, in January 1917, Miss Sylvia Hilton, youngest daughter of James Hilton, a mining engineer. In April 1917, the division entrained for the Arras area in preparation for yet another offensive. On St. George's Day, 1917, at first light, as the barrage lifted, the British armies attacked on a nine-mile front. The Royal Naval Division, despite stiff resistance, took all their objectives - one Anson platoon continued to hold theirs against thirteen separate counter-attacks. Later that year, the division was switched to the north and on 26th October, in the ghastly Passchendaele offensive, the 1st and 2nd Royal Marines, Howe and Anson battalions attached, struggling forward sometimes waist deep in mud, against withering machine gun and rifle fire. At the end of 1917 the 63rd Royal Naval Division held the infamous Flesquières Salient, which pushed out into the enemy lines and was always subjected to marked attention from German artillery, machine guns and snipers. Just before Christmas, in an action lasting 30 hours, determined attacks on Welsh Ridge (one of the features of the salient) cost the division 65 officers and 1,355 men, killed, wounded and missing. It was during this bitter fighting that Sidney Fish's leadership and gallantry were brought to notice in the course of one such particularly violent attack by the enemy. When his Battalion Commander and a number of officers were wounded during the early stages of the attack, command of the Battalion devolved on young Sidney Fish who by his outstanding leadership, managed to successfully fight off the German assault, whilst at the same time inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers. For his steadfastness on this occasion he was recommended for award of the Distinguished Service Order but this was downgraded to that of the award of the Military Cross which was gazetted on 1 January 1918. Promotion quickly followed and young twenty-three year old found himself advanced to the position of second-in-command of his Battalion as Temporary Lieutenant-Commander. Taking up his new appointment, he was soon called into action. Three months later, in the great German Spring offensive of March 1918, the division continued to hold the Flesquières Salient whilst units on their flanks were overrun or destroyed. Finally, at 7 a.m. on Sunday 24 March, as the British Fifth Army continued to retreat, the six battalion commanders of the division, in the absence of any contact with higher command, ordered a withdrawal to avoid capture or certain annihilation. After quickly exhausting all its remaining reserves of men and material in this final effort, the German offensive finally petered out; the advance was held and on 8 August 1918, the British counter-offensive commenced. During the German retreat, the Royal Naval Division were ordered to advance on the Grevillers-Loupart Wood section of the front, with the Hood Battalion as part of the 189th Brigade of the Royal Naval Division, immediately north-west of Loupart Wood. Just prior to the proposed attack of 24 August, Commander Egerton of the Hood Battalion, succeeded temporarily to the command of the 189th Brigade, leaving the twenty-three year old Lieutenant-Commander Sydney Fish to take over command of the Hood. On the morning of 25 August, a heavy mist delayed the impending attack of the 189th and 190th Brigades. In the thick mist, the 188th Brigade made good progress but the 189th Brigade on the right of the attack came up against a heavily defended enemy trench system facing the south-west corner of Loupart Wood. This was to be the scene of vigourous resistance, entailing grievous losses to the Hawke and particularly the Hood Battalion. Here fell the two Battalion Commanders, Commander Jones of the Hawke and Lieutenant-Commander Fish of the Hood, both survivors of many more desperate encounters. Taking cover in the numerous shell holes the Hood Battalion set to work with their Lewis Guns to master the enemy's fire. At about noon the German resistance broke and Sidney Fish urged his men forward to secure the German machine-gun lined trenches. Th...
Old Master School Oil on Canvas Painting, possibly depicting "The Sacrifice of Noah". Various figures making burnt sacrifices at an altar. Old attribution verso reads "Angelica Kauffman". 32 cm high by 56 cm wide. Unframed. As found.Please see additional images. We do not have any provenance sorry
A folio of 16th century and later Old Master prints and engravings to include after Palma Vecchio (Italian, 1479-1528), engraving, 'The rich man in hell tormented by demons, 1595', after Titian (1489/90-1576), 'St Jerome in the wilderness', after Raphael, 'Battle between the Romans and Barbarians' and a later print after Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), 'The four horsemen of the apocalypse', largest 53 x 38cm, all unframed. Condition - varies, mostly fair considering age There are 11 pages
HENRI MATISSE (FRENCH 1869-1954) NU DRAPÉ SUR FOND COMPOSÉ DE CERCLES, 1931 (D.224) signed and numbered 16/25 in pencil in the margin (lower right), etching on Chine appliqué paper plate: 11.7cm x 8.7cm (4 5/8in x 3 3/8in) Sotheby's, London, Old Master, 19th and 20th Century and Contemporary Prints, 12 December 1991, lot 419;Private Collection, U.K.
Registration No: DDV 734T Frame No: PT4SGS160932M MOT: ExemptVery original and rare Benelli 250/4Last on the road in 1985Recently discovered in a shedAll complete and the engine turns overThe Benelli 254, originally known as the Benelli 250 Quattro, is a 250cc inline-four motorcycle produced by the Italian manufacturer Benelli from 1977 to 1984. It was, at the time, the smallest production four. The 250 models were built to take advantage of the tax concessions on machines under 250cc in Italy and other markets. Designed by engineer Lino Tonti, although a four, it was a different design to the larger 500/4. Styling was by Paolo Martin. The 250 Quattro was first shown at the 1975 Milan Motorcycle Show, and production started in 1977. Plastic and aluminium were used extensively to keep the weight down to 117kg. Martin's sleek styling included uncluttered handlebars, with the clocks and brake master-cylinder mounted in the tank.This 1979 Benelli 250/4 Quattro has recently been discovered in the late vendor's shed since his passing. A very original machine displaying a mere 11,427km from new (7,100 miles), it was last registered in 1985, at the time it was purchased by the vendor. In good all-around condition for its age, it is now ready for a new owner as a winter project. The Benelli comes complete with an old style blue and white logbook and a workshop manual. It will require full recommissioning before use.. It will require full recommissioning before use. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217
REGIMENTAL BADGES. A George III working manuscript copy book of shoulder plate badges of the British army regiments, Master Thomas Hill or Gill, dated October 17th 1794, Bench Book No. 4, Rubbings ranging from 1800 to 1820, pen & ink or pencil, often with watercolour, militias and colonial regiments to the rear, seems to be a reuse of a arithmetic copy book with the individual plates then pasted in, old wear, discolouration, some pages loose, wear and splits to covers, 8vo
After Domenichino (1581-1641), 18th century, Old Master, tondo oil on copper panel, Religious scene, 18cm diameter, ornate gilt framed. Condition - fair Some rippling and flakes to oils, particularly at centre with three re-touches; two cherubs’ heads at top edge, not seen when inside frame; inscribed, scratched script verso, “Original del Domenichino”. Frame with flakes to gilding and one small section of relief detail missing. Subject similar to his Flagellation of St. Andrew.
Charles Dickens, Master Humphrey`s Clock, published by Chapman & Hall, 1840-1841, first edition in book form, also contains The Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge, three volumes, three-quarter leather and marbled board covers, (3)Vol I cover loose and sections of spine missing.Vol II - damage at top of spine, and cover, some creasing of pages Vol III - slight damage to spine. some creasing to pages
Altmeisterkopie: Gelehrter mit ZirkelÖl/Sperrholz. Unsigniert. 19. Jh. 38 x 31 cm. Gerahmt : 45 x 37 cm (Goldrahmen). Porträt eines Mannes mit Zirkel und vor neutralem Hintergrund. Altersspuren. Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 12:18 Uhr (CET) Old master copy: Scholar with compassOil/plywood. Unsigned. 19th century38 x 31 cm. Framed : 45 x 37 cm (gold frame). Portrait of a man with a compass and against a neutral background. Signs of age. Call time 26 | Oct. 2024 | probably 12:18 pm (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Altmeisterkopie: Beim BaderÖl/Holz. Unsigniert. 19. Jh. 8,5 x 7 cm. Gerahmt : 17 x 15 cm (dunkler Rahmen). Genreszene mit Bader und Verletztem. Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 13:29 Uhr (CET) Old master copy: Beim BaderOil/wood. Unsigned. 19th century 8.5 x 7 cm. Framed : 17 x 15 cm (dark frame). Genre scene with bather and injured man. Aufrufzeit 26. | Oct. 2024 | probably 13:29 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
CORNELISZ., C.(* 1949) Stillleben mit Früchten und BlumenÖl/Holz. Links unten signiert. 26,5 x 21,5 cm. Gerahmt : 41 x 36 cm (Goldstuckrahmen). Im Altmeisterstil dargestellte Trauben, Pflaumen, Pfirsiche und Nüsse neben Rosen und Tulpen. Auch Cornelis de Wit. Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 19:03 Uhr (CET) CORNELISZ., C.(* 1949) Still life with fruit and flowersOil/wood. Signed lower left. 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Framed : 41 x 36 cm (gold stucco frame). Grapes, plums, peaches and nuts depicted in the Old Master style next to roses and tulips. Also Cornelis de Wit. Call time 26 | Oct. 2024 | probably 19:03 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Circle of Antonio Calza (1653-1725)Ottoman cavalry attacking a fort, oil on canvas, 97 x 114cm Sotheby's Old Master Picture Sale, 12th February 2008, lot 206. The canvas has been relined, and signs of retouching. In need of a clean and some light restoration. The frame with knocks and marks.
Circle of George Morland (1763-1804) “Dasher and Slasher, Famous Hounds of Duke of Grafton Pack”, a pair, O.O.C., each approx. 99cms high x 125cms wide (39" x 49"). (2) According to an original label on the back, these two engaging canvases, by ‘Morland’, depict foxhounds of the Duke of Grafton Pack, a long-established hunt that still thrives in Northamptonshire. In the first painting, the hound is shown standing on a rocky ledge, with a master of hounds standing below. Wearing a black riding helmet, white cravat and red jacket, the master has longish brown hair and holds a whip in his gloved hand. The hound stands on all four legs, head up, as if sniffing the air for a quarry. In the background is a Scots Pine tree, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The master’s face is slightly asymmetrical, and he has a determined expression, which lends the portrait a compelling quality. An accomplished artist, Morland was also a noted dandy, who delighted in associating with jockeys, punks and pugilists, and it is possible that the figure of the master is a portrait of him. Some aspects of the paintwork are slightly naif, indicating that this is a copy after an original. In terms of identifying the artist, while an old label attributes the work to ‘Morland’, the style is more in keeping with the work of George Stubbs. It has also been suggested that it maybe by a little-known painter named John Everard. In the second portrait, a huntsman is portrayed, again on the same level as the foxhound. Dressed in black helmet and red jacket, the huntsman is behind the hound, resting his hand on the animal’s back. The hound has its nose raised and tail curled, ready to spring into action. Again there is a tree in the background—an oak this time--and a cloudy sky, tinged with pink. A more appealing portrait than the first, huntsman and hound are portrayed in a closer, friendly pose. The man holds a hunting horn, and has a cord, tied in a bow, around his leg. The hounds in the portraits have the attributes of the best hunters: good shoulders, straight legs and strong backs. Based at Wakefield in Northamptonshire, the Grafton Hunt is named after its founder, the 2nd Duke of Grafton, who commissioned William Kent to design Wakefield house and gardens. Another family seat, Euston Hall, some eighteen miles from Newmarket in Suffolk, home to the 12th Duke, remains a centre for horse racing. The house and grounds at Euston were embellished by John Evelyn, and Sir Samuel Morland, the latter providing an engine to raise water to supply the fountains and a corn mill. Born in 1763, the painter George Morland is said to have been a descendant of Samuel Morland. The 2nd Duke commissioned William Kent to build a banqueting house at Euston, while the head gardener, ‘Capability’ Brown, added ornamental lakes. The 3rd Duke, Augustus Henry Fitzroy (1735-1811), was an avid huntsman, while his wife was an even more avid gambler. When he took up with a mistress, Fitzroy’s private life became a public joke, as retailed in letters by “Junius”. An associate of William Pitt, Fitzroy had a disastrous political career; during his term as prime minister, he alienated New England colonists, and set the stage for the American War of Independence. He was also notorious for absenting himself from a Cabinet meeting on Ireland, so as not to miss a race at Newmarket, where a horse of his was running. He resigned as prime minister in 1770, aged 34. The Grafton Hunt was continued by his successors, and, apart from a period between 1842 and 1861 when the hunt was in the hands of a relative, Lord Southampton, the pack name has remained unchanged to the present day. Nowadays it is owned by trustees, but the bloodlines of the present pack can be traced back to the original hounds, including Dasher and Slasher, the dogs depicted in this pair of portraits.
DALMORE 15 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl Dalmore have worked hard to position themselves as one of the world's foremost luxury whisky brands. Their elegantly packaged crystal decanters will be familiar to frequent flyers, as they often adorn the high-end display cabinets of duty-free shops in airports around the globe, carrying price tags that suggest they’re targeting those travelling on a 1st class ticket. Of course, a premium brand needs a premium product, and thankfully, Dalmore’s spirit lives up to the hype.They have a complicated distillation process that utilises mismatched stills to produce distillates with different characteristics. These are then vatted together, before being filled into the distillery’s preferred Sherry casks, all under the watchful eye (and discerning nose) of their legendary Master Distiller, Richard Paterson.
JOHNNIE WALKER 18 YEAR OLD GOLD LABEL 75CL, 15 YEAR OLD GREEN LABEL AND SWING BLENDED WHISKY Gold Label - 40% ABV / 75clGreen Label - 43% ABV / 70clSwing - 43% ABV / 70cl Qty: 3 When John Walker opened a grocery, wine and spirits shop in the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock in 1820, he had no idea that it was the start of a journey that would end up with the biggest selling Whisky brand in the world bearing his name. The Johnnie Walker Striding Man, the square bottle and the label, placed at exactly 24° would become an iconic sight. Not just in the Whisky world, but in the mainstream as well.Johnnie Walker is now owned by drinks giant Diageo and carefully watched over by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker (no relation) who took over after the legendary Jim Beveridge retired in 2022, after 40 years with the company.
JOHNNIE WALKER 18 YEAR OLD GOLD LABEL 75CL AND BLACK LABEL COLLECTORS EDITION BLENDED WHISKY 18 Year Old Gold Label - 43% ABV / 75clBlack Label Collectors Edition - 40% ABV / 70cl Qty: 2 When John Walker opened a grocery, wine and spirits shop in the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock in 1820, he had no idea that it was the start of a journey that would end up with the biggest selling Whisky brand in the world bearing his name. The Johnnie Walker Striding Man, the square bottle and the label, placed at exactly 24° would become an iconic sight. Not just in the Whisky world, but in the mainstream as well.Johnnie Walker is now owned by drinks giant Diageo and carefully watched over by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker (no relation) who took over after the legendary Jim Beveridge retired in 2022, after 40 years with the company.
JOHNNIE WALKER 21 YEAR OLD XR 75CL BLENDED WHISKY 40% ABV / 75cl When John Walker opened a grocery, wine and spirits shop in the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock in 1820, he had no idea that it was the start of a journey that would end up with the biggest selling Whisky brand in the world bearing his name. The Johnnie Walker Striding Man, the square bottle and the label, placed at exactly 24° would become an iconic sight. Not just in the Whisky world, but in the mainstream as well. Johnnie Walker is now owned by drinks giant Diageo and carefully watched over by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker (no relation) who took over after the legendary Jim Beveridge retired in 2022, after 40 years with the company.
DAVID WYNNE OBE (1926 – 2014) Awakening Lovers (1996) Carrera marble on a limestone platform base 152cm high, 137cm long, 97cm wide (including platform base)Provenance: The Mall Galleries, London; Private Collection, Co. WicklowBorn into a naval family in Lyndhurst in the New Forest, David Wynne was educated at Stowe school in Buckinghamshire. He joined the Royal Navy as the second world war was in its closing stages and soon after began his degree in Zoology at Cambridge. His tutors, realising that he was not a man for lecture halls, urged him to concentrate on art. Encouraged by sculptors Jacob Epstein and Georg Ehrlich, Wynne, who eschewed a formal art education, began to develop his skills, primarily as a sculptor of animals, and in particular dolphins.He held his first one-man show at the Leicester Galleries in London in 1955, and a second in 1959. In 1961 he was commissioned by London county council (LCC) through the Arts Council, to produce a piece for Crystal Palace park. His monumental Guy the Gorilla, in black fossil marble, was an enormous popular success and his career was made. In Wynne’s career, artistic reputation and social connections worked together harmoniously. Portraits of theatrical and musical knights, from Thomas Beecham to John Gielgud, were joined by a sculpture of equestrian nobility, the Derby-winning racehorse Shergar. Wynne’s contribution to popular culture is said to have included the introduction of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to the Beatles, themselves the subjects in 1964 of a striking composition of bronze busts that seem to float above one above another. However it is for his later animal sculptures including Girl With a Dolphin (1973) at Tower Bridge and Boy With a Dolphin (1974), on the Chelsea side of Albert Bridge, that he is best known. Dr Pamela Tudor-Craig, the esteemed art historian, in her introduction to Wynne’s 1997 exhibition at The Mall Galleries described him as a ‘…. master equally in marble or metal. David Wynne creates in both mediums, so in a sense he has two artistic personalities. In bronze he can convey the pounce of a leopard, the quiver of a horse, the fast volley of a tennis player, or the fingerprint of music. All that is swift and fleeting, scarce seen by casual eyes, he catches in molten metal. His bronze heads evoke the breathing essence of the sitters, from the very old to the newborn. Who else could capture the first hints of personality? He is quite simply the best portrait sculptor of his generation. In marble, on the other hand, he discovers the quiet plenitudes at the heart of mystery. In bronze he exults in the dance of life; in marble he reveals his own still depths; for this quicksilver man is a philosopher in stone. In a century when art has been used to express fragmentation, destruction and despair, David Wynne has stood for wholeness, sanity, compassion, and a celebration of all things lovely. Witness his most recent piece, ‘Awakening Lovers’. Does it not come from the country of the human heart?’King Charles has called him “A remarkable man with a remarkable God-given talent for extraordinary sensitive sculptures”. David Wynne’s work has frequently run against the current of contemporary fashion, but it has never failed to appeal to those who have an eye for the beautiful.
Rory Gallagher: A Fender Super Twin Amplifier,1976,Serial no. B18305 on back of chassis, also with label numbered 012579, black tolex, dark grille, one Fender speaker, the other with Re-Tec sticker, with footswitch, in flight case with stencil taped over,flight case 34in (86.4cm) wide x 38in (96.5cm) high x 18 1/2in (47cm) deepFootnotes:When asked whether old Fender amps were better than new ones, Rory answered: 'They seem to warm up sooner. They wouldn't have the wide tonal range that the new Fenders have - particularly the new Fender Super Twin which has a graphic equaliser, a master volume control, overdrive, and all that - but I probably have some interest in old amps over and above the actual music because of their appearance and because the guys in the Fifties used them.' - Rory Gallagher, March 1978. www.roryon.com/GP78.htmlThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
* Attributed to Carlo Maratta (1625-1713). Winged Angel and Seated Figure with a Crown, pen, brown and black ink, grey wash heightened with white, on oval laid paper, with collector's mark of Alexandre-Humbert Chatelain (Lugt 135), 270 x 193 mm (10 5/8 x 7 5/8 ins), inlaid to modern backing paper, window-mountedQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Alexandre-Humbert Chatelain (1778-1852), painter and critic, Lyon. Chatelain formed a fine collection of Old Master drawings, particularly of the French School, but including examples of the Dutch and Italian masters. His collection was sold in Lyon by A. Brun, January 30-February 9, 1872; Estate of Michael Jaffé (1923-1997), art historian and former director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
* Legros (Alphonse, 1837-1911). Les Mendiants de Bruges (Beggars of Bruges), etching on laid paper, signed, titled and notes 'Second state Proof No 6' in pencil to lower right margin, two ownership stamps to lower margin (Francis Edward Bliss, Lugt 988, L265 & and Achille Chariatte L88a), plate size 20.6 x 34.3 cm (8 1/8 x 13 1/2 ins), sheet size 24.5 x 36 cm (9 5/8 x 14 1/8 ins), together with The Wayfarer, etching on laid watermarked 'Portfolio MBM' paper, ownership stamp to lower margin (Charles Lambert Rutherston L594), plate size 15.2 x 27.6 cm (6 x 10 7/8 ins), sheet size 25.8 x 36 cm (10 1/8 x 14 1/4 ins), plus 9 other etchings by the same artist including: The Poet, Les Bouches Inutiles (The Useless Mouths) with ownership stamp (Bliss L265), Le Lutrin (The Lectern), A woodland study, Breton Peasant, etc., 3 signed in pencil, various sizes, and three lithographs by the same artist, largest image size 27.5 x 44 cm (10 7/8 x 17 1/4 ins), all mounted in cream card (40.5 x 56 cm)QTY: (14)NOTE:Provenance: Achille Chariatte (Lugt 88a). After his death in 1922 his collection of 296 prints were sold over two days by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge in London. On the 30th April & 1st May 1923, they hosted the Catalogue of Old Master Drawings and Modern Etchings from the collection of the late Monsieur A. Chariatte, of 36, Brondesbury Road, NW6. The second day of the sale saw lots 128-296 auctioning Modern Etchings by English and French Artists ..., lots 128-296.Francis Edward Bliss (Lugt 988 & 265) author of A Catalogue of Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professior Alphonse Legros, printed in 1923, emigrated to Santa Barbara, California. Before his departure he sold numerous Legros prints from his collection at Sotheby Wilkinson & Hodge in London at various points throughout 1921-1924.
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