23rd-20th century B.C.. Zoomorphic stamp seal with loop handle to the reverse; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 38x38x12 mm. This bears the shape of the object depicted, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal with thickened edges. The design, which is compartmented, shows a standing quadruped with big snout and long tail hanging down the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The upper part is bent back and is a little damaged, but generally this is in good condition and is a rare type. The metal is sound.' 26 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Ex Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number U-17, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.
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1902-1910.. Serial no. 2/A 868158, unissued, without counterfoil. Blue printed design with black text panels and number over including SIX PENCE value; small pencilled '3' in one date stamp location / blue printed text. 0.885gr, 17 x 9cm (). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector. Very Fine; slight discolouration. Rare. [No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D.. Plano-convex seal with conjoined animal heads; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note dated April 1999, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Goethite 16x19x15.4 mm. This is a decorated ellipsoid with nearly round flat face, the back with large suspension hole and decorated with three pairs of two raised circles. The design consists of the protomes of four creatures joining the middle: bull, ram (or ibex), stag and eagle. Around them are three fillers: two stars and a crescent. This is a Sassanian seal. c.200-500 A.D. It is in very good condition and has a very rare design. No doubt there is some symbolism in these four creatures, but the present writer does not know what it is.' 8.46 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). UK private collection, 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note dated April 1999, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. [No Reserve]
23rd-19th century B.C.. Openwork discoid seal with anthropomorphic motif; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 57x59x17 mm. This is round, with flat compartmented and open-work face. The back has a stout suspension loop. The design on the face is of a standing creature -- human with bird's head -- and filling shapes. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-1900 B.C. It is a rare design and the seal is in fair condition: some of the edge of the plain outer band is lost.' 53 grams, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.). Ex Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number Y-905, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.
23rd-20th century B.C.. A bronze seal in the form of a standing pig, accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 37 x 61 x 14mm. This has the shape of a standing pig, with no ears marked, but with a short tail and big round eye. Its snout is raised. The seal has a flat, compartmented face, and flat back on which a handle of sheet metal is mounted. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare and attractive design, and is in very good condition save that the hind leg is broken off. The metal has been conserved.' 37 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Ex Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number R-770, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.
A rare Vienna glass beaker (ranftbecher), 19th century, in the manner of Anton Kothgasser, the waisted form painted with an arrangement of playing cards overlapping on a brown ground, one card painted with an Austrian tax stamp, the foot cut with vertical flutes and richly gilded, 11.8cm.Cf. Bonhams, The Muhleib Collection of European Glass, 2nd May 2013, lot 66 for an identical beaker by Kothgasser, dated 1824.
**Vintage Stamp Collection with Albums, Assorted Sheets, and Collectible Boxes** This comprehensive collection centres around a meticulously organized array of vintage postage stamps and related materials. Featured prominently is a stack of vintage stamp albums, including notable titles such as "The New Imperial Postage Stamp Album, Vol. I" and Stanley Gibbons' publications on "The Royal Wedding." These albums, laden with historical significance, display dedicated pages housing stamps from various periods and regions. Complementing the albums is a selection of loose papers and stamp sheets, containing an assortment of rare and unique stamps. Highlighted stamps include those from Freie Stadt Danzig with various overprints and cancellation marks, and a detailed page from Aitutaki featuring stamps from the "Royal Wedding" series, printed by Harrisons & Sons Ltd via Offset Lithography. The stamps are well-preserved in marked envelopes, archival sheets, and smaller collectible boxes such as a “Cadbury’s Vogue” chocolate box, adding to the collection’s charm. The collection also contains a thoughtfully organized flat black box, several smaller boxes, and a large binder filled with individual pages dedicated to stamps from different eras. Each item within this collection reflects a high level of care and contributes to a thorough, historical tapestry of philatelic treasures.
China.- Recollections of a Chinese Official: with some Sidelights on Recent History, portrait frontispiece, trimmed and laid down, small loss to title foot (not affecting text), fore-edge of final leaf strengthened with tissue, spotting, faint water-stain to frontispiece and title, remnants of original upper cover laid down and bound-in, modern cloth, Shanghai, 1903 § Mayers (William Frederick, editor) Treaties between the Empire of China and Foreign Powers, bookseller's ink-stamp to title, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, Shanghai, 1897; and 2 others on China, 8vo & 4to (4). *** The first mentioned is rare in retail.
Rare, vibrantly hand painted mini box celebrating Native American heritage in intricately detailed colored feathers of Sienna black and turquoise. A gilded feather opens lid to reveal a bow and arrow inside. Limoges France Marque Deposse Peint Main back stamp. Artist: PAIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5â€L x 1.5"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
WEMYSS WARE 'FIGHTING COCKS' TEAPOT AND COVER glazed earthenware, impressed maker’s mark WEMYSS, printed Thomas Goode & Co. retailer's mark, 12cm high; together with a 'FIGHTING COCKEREL' JUG, glazed earthenware, printed retailer's stamp T. GOODE & CO., 12cm high; and a RARE 'FIGHTING COCKEREL' SAUCER, impressed WEMYSS WARE/ R.H. & S., printed retailer's stamp T. GOODE & CO., 13cm diameter (3)
Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers signed rare 1966, Barbados Independence Maxi Card with Matching Sobers stamp and illustration, scarce CDS postmark. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Framed 20th Century coin collection, includes a Rare unused stamp from the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 an Edwardian penny, a stamps from the reign of king Edward VII 1901-1910 and a Farthing and many more. A celebration of 100 years of Royal History. Includes original Certificate limited 148 of 1000. Measures 20 inch by 15 inch appx. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Taxidermy: A Prepared Gyr or Greenland Falcon Study Skin (Falco rusticolus), circa 1933, by Rowland Ward, Naturalists, "The Jungle", 167 Piccadilly, a large fully prepared adult, as a cabinet / study skin, glass eyes, both feet tied together, with original attached data label, overall bird length 48cm, presented within a large rigid carboard presentation box with glass cover, dimensions 61cm by 15cm by 12.5cm, photo copies of the original Rowland Ward purchase receipts includedPreviously owned by Captain Vivian Hewitt, Holmfield, Rhyl, North Wales.Vivian Vaughan Davies Hewitt was born at Homefield, Grimsby, on the 11thMarch 1888. Soon after the family moved to various residences in rural England eventually buying Warren House, Bodfari, Flintshire (Hywel). Following his exploits as a pioneering aviator and racing driver his flying experience was put to good use. During the First World War he represented the British Government as an Admiralty Test Pilot at the Curtiss Aviation Company, Buffalo, U.S.A. An accident in January 1918 precluded further aviation activities and soon after he involved himself in the field of ornithology and oology. Quite early on he took up residence in Rhyl, at Holmfield, 21 West Kimmel Street where Mrs E.M. Parry (first names unknown to me) became his housekeeper, the start of a relationship which lasted for the rest of his life. By about 1928 the months of April to September- the bird breeding season-were devoted to bird watching visiting many of the Welsh islands such as Puffin, The Skerries, Bardsey, and Grassholm in one of his boats. He rented Puffin Island and studied the seabirds. Published a paper in The Oologists’ Record of 1st June 1929 about his observations on this island.His wealth came from the family Brewing interests in Grimsby of which he had no interest whatsoever. There was a Hewitt Trust which was set up by his grandfather. The terms of the trust were that only a male could inherit. When the brewery and other property was sold about 1933 Vivian Hewitt being the sole heir was the recipient of a vast fortune in the order of one and a quarter million pounds, so his already large income was swelled to the tune of some £50,000 a year from that source (Hywel). With his wealth Vivian could buy virtually anything which took his fancy. He became a very valued customer of Spink and Son of London who sold him rare stamps, gold coins and valuable objects d’art. They were to become an important conduit for the sale of Great Auk eggs and specimens. In the early 1960’s he became a tax exile and lived for much of the year at his house Mount Vernon, Nassau, Bahamas with Mrs Parry and appears to have abandoned his vast collection of eggs, some say half a million others a million, at his Anglesey property of Bryn Aber, Cemlyn under the control of Jack Parry. It was not until he was nearly seventy when he chose Nassau as his permanent home. Many of his personal and most prized possessions had been shipped out, and he continued to occupy many hours of the day dealing with his stamp and coin collections and even adding to them. Naturally, some of his engineering acquisitions proved too troublesome for transit and his collection of birds’ skins and eggs were too vast to move. However, the mounted specimens of Great Auks, as well as the eggs were too precious not to be under his surveillance and were constantly admired and studied. Hewitt died in a friend’s house at Cemlyn, Anglesey on the 18thJuly 1965. He had been in failing health in Nassau for some considerable time having been diagnosed with a carcinoma of the oesophagus and returned to Wales for treatment in Liverpool a short time before he died. See Fuller Errol - The Great Auk book, page 390 for further information small hole to left side of the box.
Great War feldpost card 18/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare KUK Inft Regiment Nr 8 Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 10/4/1915. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare STABSWACHE Unit Stamp RG XXVI. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 18/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Schiltzen Regiment Nr 28 Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Tech Instruktionskura Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 20/5/1916. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Soldarten Stempel Unit Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 6/4/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare KUK Feldhaaubitzregiment Batterie Nr 3 Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Great War feldpost card 24/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Breif Stempel Unit Stamp. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Oui, oui. Rare Rochard crafted black, 24k gold and white hand painted diamond pattern Limoges Eiffel Tower Paris France mini box with French colors of blue, white and red. Even stylized bow hinged clasp that's oh so French. Opens to reveal PARIS in gold inside. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with Rochard R. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2"W x 4"HManufacturer: RochardCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, hand-painted mini box, exclusive to Las Vegas Luxor Hotel. Craftsmanship meets iconic pop culture. Pharaohs bust hinge clasp reveals two hands holding a crook and a flail, (scepters) of the pharaohs to emulate those found in King Tut tomb. Peint Main Limoges France with artist initials back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.35"L x 2.35"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint a La Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GR. Artist: MB,GRIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 1.5"L x 0.5"W x 4"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Charmingly hand painted Limoges fine mini box with double green barrel cacti. Ridges, spots and all. Vibrant green colors on mottled beige amber base, has slithering snake hinged snap closure. Opening reveals palm trees inside. Extremely rare find. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75"W x 2.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, beautifully crafted mini box features handsome Boxer Dog, loyally seated on pale yellow oval box with strokes of red, blue and black. Inside is adorable hedgehog. Intricate metalwork and sweet bow hinge clasp. Limoges France Peint Main Edition Limitie back stamp. Signed and numbered 014 of 1750 by Artist. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.75"W x 3"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Just add tequila. Meticulously hand painted this unique piece is rare edition of only 50 and is an impeccably detailed replica of a simple over ripe lime half capturing this everyday fruit with remarkable realism. Gilded bee hinged closure. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GG. 6 of 50 Artist: MB,GGIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.5"W x 3.67"HEdition Number: 6 of 50Country of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, vibrant hand painted mini box celebrating Native American heritage in vibrant intricately detailed colored feathers. A feather opens lid to reveal a bow and arrow inside. Limoges France Marque Deposse Peint Main back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.5"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Description: Very rare Middle Eastern Islamic rock crystal seal stamp collection, carved with elegant calligraphy, 10 pieces, the biggest one is 4 cm, the smallest one is 2 cm. Condition: in good condition. Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $45; no hidden fees. THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED FROM TURKEY.
A Historic Day Dail Eireann Declaration of Irish Independence. Official English Translation. Historic Pronouncement of Ireland’s Freedom from English Rule, made at the first meeting of Dáil Eireann .. January 21st 1919. Fergus O’Connor, Dublin. 3pp, single folded sheet, a little soiled, a few notes on rear blank A.O.H. Cashel Stamp. Rare; Together with: Dáil Éireann. [Admission Ticket]. An Cheud Tionól [First Sitting]. Dia Máirt, 21 [amended by hand from 22] Eanair 1919. On yellow card with recipient’s name, Clan na Rory, Kilmainham. (2)
Important Republican Collection Irish First Day Covers: An amazing Private Collection of approx. 160 F.D.C., most postally used, & contained in two albums, covering most Anniversaries of Important Irish people in the history of Ireland, from Daniel O'Connell, James Stephens, J. O'Donovan Rossa, Michael Davitt, Roger Casement, James Larkin, James Connolly, Kevin Barry, P.H. Pearce, Countess Markievicz, Michael Collins, T. MacSwiney & T. Mc Curtin, E. de Valera etc. to mention but a few, also anniversary of important events, 1798 etc. to include: * Reg. F.D.C. 1941, with Easter Rising overprint issue, with additional Sinn Fein propaganda label, tied by individual strikes. V. Rare; * 1944, O'Cleary, 4 block 1/2d Set and 1 shilling stamp; * Two for 1946, with orig. watercolour portrait of C.S. Parnell; * Various Republican sets for 1949 with 'An Post Poblacht na h'Eireann' stamp. * 1958, Commemorative covers, with hand-coloured designs, 'Kilmainham Jail,' by Mrs. J. Plunket, & hd. coloured flags. * 1969 - '50th Anniversary Dail Eireann,' signed by Eamon de Valera. * 1916-1966 Commemorative Album of stamps of Republican Leaders. An extraordinary collection and some issues with variant designs. As a collection, w.a.f. (2)
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Britains - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [Circa, 1965 - U.S Export Proof Figure], comprising: H.1450 Mounted Knight With Standard, Mounted on a Black Galloping Horse [Complete with Swoppet Leg Tag]. This example is complete with a YELLOW CAPARISON [Blanket type], Shield, Purple Sword Belt [Export Colour], Blue Lance, Trailing Plumes & REINS [Supplied in This Format Only for this Pre-Production Example]. Mint, contained in a near Mint 2nd Issue [Blue/Yellow] Pavilion type window box. The Backing Card is Stamped: "BRITAINS DESIGN DEPARTMENT U.S.A. EXPORT PROOF" & The Britains Trade Mark Stamp. Ex' Charles Biggs [Britains Chief Designer & Director] Collection [Signed Collection Label to Rear of Box]it is Thought this Model Based on the Rare Yellow Caparison Variant was Intended to Become an Export Variant C/W Yellow Reins [not commercially produced], However the Proposal was Apparently Shelved and was Never Commercially Produced. Note: An Alternate [CB Collection] Example Complete with The Rare White Galloping Horse was Sold by a UK Auction House in 2022, Unique
AN EXTREMELY RARE .450 CENTREFIRE 'COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE' MONKEY TAIL CARBINE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. 331, dated for 1868, with 24in. Birmingham proofed barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', block and blade foresight and elevating ladder rearsight, modified 'monkey tail' type breech lever stamped 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT', underslung sliding breech block with inclined firing pin with attached lug (struck by an external hammer), the receiver with cutaway sides for ease of loading, standard 'monkey tail' lock with 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' over '1868', walnut full-stock with straight-hand grip, the right side of butt with impressed supplier's stamp 'ROB'T HUGHES, UNIVERSAL FIREARMS WORKS, BIRM'M', brass furniture except one iron barrel band, complete with original clearing rod and provision for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
A RARE SILVER-PLATED CAFETIERE, BY TRADITION FROM HERMANN GOERING'S RAILWAY CARRIAGE, just pre-war, with two-part cylindrical body, the top half with plated plunger, lid and perforated base, the bottom half with applied 'D.R.' (Deutsche Reichsbahn) and eagle swastika device, the base of both halves numbered '242', the lower half trademarked 'ALPAKA' with a stamp of a steam locomotive.
AN ULTRA-RARE PRE-WAR .25 UNDER-LEVER BSA IMPROVED MODEL 'D' AIR-RIFLE WITH STRAIGHT-HAND STOCK, serial no. 21329, for 1908-09, with 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, correct pattern elevating notch rear-sight, 'piled arms' trademark stamp behind the rear-sight, marked 'LOAD 3' forwards of the load tap, patent mark to tap-plate, plain air-chamber stamped 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D'), THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED - SOLE MANUFACTURERS', single screw trigger block, chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock with 'piled arms' trademark and blued iron heel-plate, cast trigger guard, no provision for fore-end and 'side-catch' style under-lever catch, good unrestored condition with strong traces of factory finish. Pre-1939
A RARE FRENCH BLUE AND RED 'HABIT' (TAILCOATED TUNIC) BELIEVED TO BE FOR THE 9th LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, circa 1840s, made with dark blue broadcloth, scarlet collar and cuffs, white lapels and cuff flaps, red serge and linen lining, complete with all pewter buttons with 'IX' within a scrolled border, interior with black stencil 'No. 2' and blue oval manufacturer's stamp appearing to read 'LEBEREQUE UNIFORMS' (faint), worn with some stitched repairs, staining and mothing.
Registration - VJM 415YChassis No. - WBAAH3208C7277550M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 116,243This characterful BMW 323i is described as a bona fide barn find, that’s been off the road for the past 20 years (an original tax disc is dated November 2004). The vendor says it is resplendent in all-original condition, from the metallic red paintwork, to the cream interior, which is in surprisingly good order, given the fact this is a 41-year-old car. This is backed up by “stacks of history,” confirms the vendor, including plenty of receipts and the original book pack that features a service history book with plenty of stamps. It even features the pre-delivery inspection stamp, dated April 1983.‘VJM415Y’ is believed to be one of the final E21s built, before BMW switched to the E30 3 Series. Its rarity is further underlined by the factory-fit air conditioning system; if E21s were fitted with air con at all, it was usually a dealer-fit system. The odometer of this 323i reads just over 116,000 miles and an HPI check reports there are no mileage discrepancies. It hasn’t been written off, stolen or scrapped, either. E21 BMW 3 Series in such original condition are real rarities these days, and this will be a worthwhile restoration project for a marque enthusiast.The BMW 3 Series has been in continuous production since it replaced the 02 series in 1975 – and the E21 was the original generation. A real case of right first time, it introduced the world to the concept of the sporty compact saloon, a driver-focused chassis and powerful engines combined with the very highest standards of engineering. Perfect styling under the director of Paul Bracq added to the appeal – and earned the E21 BMW 3 Series a place in Design Museum London’s “fifty cars that changed the world”. The E30 BMW 3 Series followed the E21 in 1983, and BMW really hasn’t looked back since; even today, a new 3 Series remains one of the finest cars in the world.In summary:Highly original E21 BMW 3 SeriesFeatures ultra-rare factory-fit air conditioningExtensive history records include a service history with 14 years of stamps
Registration - R791 PHGChassis No. - SCBLB51E2XCH01507M.O.T. - 12 MonthsOdometer - 71,240This striking silver Bentley Arnage has a tasteful special-order two-tone interior that blends Portland hide with English Tan leather sections, set off by hand-crafted wood veneer. Built in Crewe, this Series 1 Arnage was first registered in June 1998, supplied to Ron Stratton & Co Rolls-Royce and Bentley of Knutsford, Cheshire. It is a rare BMW-engined model, with the 4.4-litre turbo V8, which produces 350bhp for 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds. The vendor describes it as being in good condition throughout, and this UK-registered car will come with 12 months’ MOT. The odometer reads 71,240 miles but the vendor says it had a documented speedometer change in 2004. The total mileage is around 144,750 miles. It was first owned by Stockport’s Fredrick Dairies and, registered as ‘1 CES’, was chauffeur driven until the company sold it in 2010. Now a three-owner car, ‘R791PHG’ had nearly £2,700 spent on it in 2016, including two new rear gas suspension spheres, electrical work and gear selector mechanism rectification. It also comes with the original book pack, which includes a service book containing 14 main dealer stamps and a further classic and specialist stamp, plus a large selection of past invoices and MOTs, and even the full specification sheet of this well-equipped car. The Bentley Arnage was launched, along with its sister car, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, in 1998. They were the first all-new models from the company since 1980. While the Rolls-Royce used a BMW V12 engine, the Bentley used a turbo V8. However, during its launch period, a takeover battle saw Volkswagen Group acquire Bentley and BMW acquire Rolls-Royce. As part of this, Volkswagen modified the Bentley to use an updated version of the original 6.75-litre pushrod turbo V8 – meaning that just 439 right-hand drive BMW-powered Bentley Arnage were built before it was phased out. It makes this car a real collectible that marks a fascinating period in the company’s history. In summary:Silver Pearl paintwork combined with special order interiorRare BMW-powered carExtensive service history includes 14 main dealer stamps
* Fabric. A long length of glazed chintz for seat covers, British, early 19th century, with repeated pattern of the Prince of Wales's feathers against a circle of blue ribbon, within a floral wreath, including roses, carnations, cornflowers, irises, heart's ease, forget-me-nots, and nasturtiums, on an ivory ground, truncated brown ink stamp of the royal crest to lower cut edge, some marks, creased at edges (and a couple of very small holes), dimensions of pattern 32.5 x 34 cm (12.75 x 13.5 ins), selvedge to selvedge 65 cm (25.5 ins), length approximately 15 m (24 repetitions of pattern), together with another matching piece, 59.5 x 66 cm (23.5 x 26 ins)QTY: (1)NOTE:A rare long length of upholstery chintz, intriguingly featuring the Prince of Wales's feathers, and stamped with the royal crest.
* Textile Designs. Five large designs for silk fabric, France: Lyon, circa 1760s/70s, gouache on laid point paper, each depicting a different floral pattern, 3 including a lace ribbon design, and 1 additionally incorporating a stone urn, 2 printed '[Pierre] Huilliot a Lion' and 1 printed 'Veret place de la comedie a Lion' to lower blank margin, versos with contemporary manuscript instructions in French to the weavers pertaining to colours, size of pattern repeat, etc., and all but one with purple ink stamp 'Robert Ruepp 7 Rue Bergére Paris', a little dusty, some chipping and fraying to edges (and associated paper strengthening on verso), one with two 6 x 6 cm sections excised from top edge (with slight loss of pattern), another with 1.5 x 3 cm hole patched on verso (not touching design), sheet size 44 x 55 cm (17.25 x 21.5 ins) and slightly smaller, each mounted, together with another mounted fabric design unrelated QTY: (6)NOTE:A small collection of rare 18th century preparatory technical drawings, each for a different patterned silk; these acted as instructions to the weaver about how to tie up the threads on the loom before weaving in the pattern. Lyon was the most prestigious centre of the silk industry in Europe from the 1660s onwards; patterns of around a century later such as these typically feature large floral motifs and sinous ribbons or stems which unify the design, and they often incorporated metal threads. The V&A holds a number of similar Lyonnaise textile designs.Robert Ruepp (1854-after 1935) was an early 20th century designer who would have used earlier patterns as inspiration for his own designs. Ruepp first established his business in Paris in the early 1880s, and eventually had one of the largest Belle Époque industrial design studios, producing patterns for textiles and wallpapers which he supplied to manufacturers in France and abroad. Although he supplied all manner of designs, Ruepp was particularly known for his adoption of the Art Nouveau style. At the Exposition Universelle of 1900 a whole salon was devoted to the presentation of Ruepp's designs, an installation which drew much attention from the press and earned him a gold medal.
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Germany.- [Meredith (William George)] A Tour of the Rhine, one of 25 copies, this copy inscribed from the author to Charles Hatchett on limitation p. and with 4pp. ALs from the author tipped in at front, ink ownership stamp of Hatchett to title verso, autograph errata in the author's hand pasted to final p., ink note in Hatchett's hand "This young man... did of the small pox at Cairo in Egypt in December 1830" to front pastedown, original red boards, morocco label to spine, neat repairs to spine and joints, a little rubbed, 8vo, Printed by S. and R. Bentley, 1825.*** A lovely copy of this rare work, inscribed to the mineralogist, chemist and book collector Charles Hatchett (1765-1847) in April 1830, just 8 months before the author's death. The letter recounts the tour that led to this present work "with two most delightful travelling companions, Mr. Disraeli & his eldest son."
Anatomical Dialogues, or, a Breviary of Anatomy, third edition, 10 engraved plates, the odd faint spot, ink inscription to front free endpaper, contemporary calf, rebacked, morocco spine label, rubbed, Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1792 § The Famous Tryal in B.R. Between Thomas Neale, Esq; and the Late Lady Theodosia Joy, The 4th of June, 1684, 2 folding maps, hand-coloured in outline, water-staining to foot of first few leaves, 1696 bound with The Lady Ivy and Appeal of Thomas Ivie, together 3 works in one vol., light scattered spotting, modern half calf, morocco spine label § Satires of Persius (The) Translated into English Verse, second edition, title leaf loose, library stamp to title verso, light spotting to initial leaves, contemporary calf, red morocco spine label, upper joint slightly cracked, spine ends and corners slightly bumped, A. Millar, 1751; and 5 others, including a personal manuscript notebook from 1851, v.s. (8) *** The first book a rare work on anatomy. The third book bears the distinctive red library stamp of Ernest Augustus (1771-1851), the fifth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
Cambridge Spies.- Report concerning the disappearance of two former Foreign Office Officials, errata slip loosely inserted, original wrappers, light creasing, ink stamp and numbering to upper wrapper, short split to head of spine, 8vo, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1955.*** Official report into the flight and defection of Donald Maclean and Anthony Burgess. Rare, Library Hub lists copies in the BL and Queen's University Belfast only.
Execution Broadside.- Confession of Percival Cooke and James Tomlinson (The), who were executed ... on a drop newly erected in the front of Derby Gaol for Robbing the Houses of Mr S. Hunt ... and Mr. J. Brentnall, printed broadside, creases, one or two tiny holes, light soiling, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with ink-stamp verso, Nottingham, C. Sutton, [1812]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded as a broadside. This was also published as a chapbook by the same printer.
Matchbox Liptons die cast vans x 36 (same model in each box) these vans originally had the Royal Warrant stamped on them but had to be withdrawn as Liptons never had the right to the Royal Warrant so they were then re- introduced bearing the Liptons logo only. these are the ones with the Royal Warrant stamp so makes them collectable/rare.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Sydney Views,' 'Music and Honeymoon,' 'A Stamp Which Changed The Map,' and 'A Mistake Corrected'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Britain's Rarest Stamp,' 'Typewritten Stamps,' 'A Millionaire Stamp,' and 'The Lady McLeod Stamp'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.
A rare grotesque figure of a fish in blue and green hand painted glaze. Cobridge Stoneware impressed stamp. Artist signed. Artist: Andrew HullIssued: 21st centuryDimensions: 10.75"L x 8.75"W x 13"HManufacturer: Cobridge StonewareCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. As is. Lid stuck to bowl.
Rare color, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated realistically hand painted Snow Leopard, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Hong Kong, Macau, China complete mint stamp books 1986 to 2005 (x34) Comprising:Hong Kong Stamp Booklets (x8): Rare 1986 Bank HQ; 1990 Electricity Supplies; 1994 1862-1962 stamps (x2); 1997 Past to Present (x2); 2002 Definitives 12 stamps 10c to $5 (x2)Hong Kong Premium Prestige Books (x16): 1999 Maritime (x2); Landmakrs definitives various 10c to $5 (x2); 2000 Nature (x2); Wetland (x2); 2001 CLP Power; 2002 Cyber Industry (x4); 2003 Hoi Ha Wan (x2); Manned Space plus 2005 Anderson's Fairy Tales special miniature sheet folderMacau: 2002 Filial Love four x 4p 50 stampsChina Stamp Books (x10): one each of booklets numbers 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28 and 2x29. Subjects include Ancient Towns, Birds and rare 2008 Year of RoosterChina First Day Covers: three dated between 1988 and 1990All booklets are in excellent condition.
Execution Broadside.- Senegal.- very Last Dying Words, (The) of Governor Wall, Who was executed before the Debtors' Door at Newgate, London, on Thursday, January 28, 1802, for the Wilful Murder of Benjamin Armstrong, In the Island of Goree, in Africa, in the Year 1782, by causing him to be flogged to death by Black Slaves in the presence of himself and the rest of a Regiment, printed broadside, small marginal loss, scattered staining, obscuring odd letter, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with neat ink-stamp to verso, c.375 x 170 mm., Burbage and Stretton, [1802]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded. Joseph Wall (1737-1802) was the notorious Colonial Governor of the island of Gorée, near Dakar, Senegal, between 1779 and 1782. Gorée had been a part of the Atlantic Slave trade until the 1770's when the trade declined. He was already known for his cruelty, however it was his reaction to a deputation from the African Corps, led by Sergeant Benjamin Armstrong, asking for settlement on their pay and back-pay, before Wall left the country, that led to his notoriety. Without calling for the necessary court-martial, an apparently drunken Wall charged the deputation with mutiny and insisted on them being flogged for 800 lashes each, with a "rope one inch in diameter" by black slaves. Three of the deputation, including Sergeant Ben Armstrong, died as a result. Due to difficulties providing witnesses, and Wall absconding arrest it was not until 1802 that he was finally tried and executed.
Broadside.- Cannibalism.- Horrible Shipwreck of the Frances Spaight, from Newfoundland to England, printed broadside, crudely printed obscuring odd letter, lacking upper corner just touching title, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with ink-stamp verso, light soiling, c.365 x 160 mm., Nottingham, J. Plant, [c.1835]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded. A particularly graphic account of the shipwreck of a transport ship on it's return journey to Britain whilst laden with timber and with a crew of only 14. "The vessel, it appeared, either steering wild through carelessness of the helmsman, or perhaps from her bad trim, suddenly broached to, and lay like a log in the trough of the sea." They lost all their provisions, and after 16 days of dehydration and starvation the Captain proposed "one should suffer for all, and that lot lots should be drawn between the four boys, as they had no families, and could not be considered so great a loss to their friends as those who had wives and children depending on them."
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