Frank Vernon Martin (1921 - 2005)"Carlton-Astoria", a decadent study of a glamorous woman attracting the attention of a passerby in a lavish hotel lobby, aquatint and drypoint, signed by artist in graphite, artist's proof, in double card mount and contemporary ebonised frame under glass, 62 cm x 78 cm overall[Martin was born in Dulwich, South London in 1921 and grew up attending the theatre alongside his mother, who worked as an actress in the 1920s-1930s. This sparked a lifelong fascination with the acting profession and reinforced his love of the movies, making him an avid filmgoer and inspiring numerous works later in life.The artist began studying history at Oxford, but decided to pursue an artistic career after being commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1941. Upon his return, he enrolled in the printing department of Saint Martin's School of Art, London where he was taught by prominent etchers and wood engravers; Clifford Webb and Gertrude Hermes.He began his professional career as a freelance illustrator, wood engraver and commercial artist; illustrating fashion for The Sunday Times. He also produced works for other books, magazines and private clients; receiving eight major Folio Society commissions, designing a letterhead for British author/journalist Evelyn Waugh and creating cover illustrations for the Oxford Standard Authors series. One such Folio Society rendering, for Stendhal's Scarlet and Black, was praised as "the best series of post-war English illustrations". He taught his craft at the Camberwell School of Art, becoming Senior Lecturer and later Head of Department. He retired in 1980, devoting the last 25 years of his life to his art and producing limited-edition prints. His favourite and most renowned works, those of Hollywood actresses of the silent movie era, ooze nostalgia and present an adoration of women, their intelligence and beauty. No doubt inspired by a childhood immersed in his mother's aura and the glamour of her profession.His work is held in public and private collections worldwide. These include Tate and Victoria and Albert Museum, London and in the private collections of actor Sir Michael Caine and musician Sir Elton John.Numerous solo exhibitions include locations such as Folio Society, National Film Theatre, Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, Editions Graphiques Gallery, Atrium Gallery and the Leeds International Film Festival. ]
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Singer/Songwriter/Humour – 20 LP Records & 1 Ticket: Tom Waits – Heartattack & Vine German Pressing + Concert Ticket Olympia Theatre Dublin 22/4/79, Bob Dylan – Highway 61 Revisited, Bringing it all Back Home, Blood on the Tracks & Times They Are A Changin’, Leonard Cohen, JJ Cale, Steve Martin, Robin Williams etc.
Soundtracks - TV/Radio/Theatre/Comedy - Approx 45 LP Records: The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy Vol 1 & 2, Music from The Avengers/The New Avengers,The Professionals, Radio Orwell - 'We Won the Cup', The Rocky Horror Show - Original London Cast, 10 Years of Offshore Radio, Beyond The Fringe etc.
Doctor Who and Peppa Pig: A small collection of actor, David Graham’s personal memorabilia – Peppa Pig: British pre-school animated television series (2004-) Four Original draft Scripts for unreleased episodes, Karrotone Limited,unbound, 9-pages, stapled, titles include: 'Caring For Grandpa!' (2022) by Philip Hall, Draft two; Sticks, Bells and Ribbons (2022) by Jen Upton and Philip Hall, Draft three, 9-pages, with printed yellow highlights to Grandpa Pig's lines and yellow text for singing parts; Hospital Sleepover (2022) by Philip Hall, Draft two, 9-pages; Houseboat (2022), by Matilda Tristram and Philip Hall, Draft three, 9-pages, with line count of all characters to cover page, and yellow printed highlight for Grandpa Pig's lines; Magnets (2022) by Phil Hall and Seyi Odusanya, Draft five, 9-pages, with line count of all characters to cover page, and yellow printed highlight to Grandpa Pig's lines;Peppa Pig (2021) black Production crew T-shirt with Peppa Pig characters to front and Peppa pig character and text, ‘The Elf Factory’ on reverse, label reads, ‘Fruit of the Loom, size M’; David Graham signed photograph of Grandpa Pig, 10 x 8 inches; Peppa Pig, Afternoon Tea, Brigit’s Bakery thermal cup; Peppa Pig Thank You card, with a further Dalek drawing in pen, sent to David Graham to thank him for his work on Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour (1963) ‘To Dear David, Just a quick note to say thank you for recording our Dalek voices last week. Very much appreciated!. All best wishes/ Mark & Ben’;Doctor Who: The Complete History: The Crusade, The Space Museum, The Chase and The Time Meddler, signed photograph by Maureen O'Brien and Paul Purves,10 x 8 inches; Doctor Who The Complete History: Farewell Great Macedon and The Son of Dr. Who, Peter Purves autographed photograph, signed in gold marker pen, 10 x 8 inches; Doctor Who: The Gunfighters (1966) Shane Rimmer signed photograph, dedicated in silver pen to David Graham, ‘Dear David, You're always getting in the picture/ love Shane R’, 8 x 10 inches; Doctor Who, The Daleks, 33 RPM mini album CD, 21st Century Records; Doctor Who: The Dalek and the Cyberman; a pair of collectors cards. (11)Provenance:The Collection of the late David Graham (1925-2024) who was an English actor and voice-artist best known for his portrayals of numerous classic Gerry Anderson supermarionation characters, Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, the Daleks in Doctor Who, and other early television series including, The Avengers, The Saint and Danger Man.Following service in the Royal Airforce as a radar mechanic, David Graham trained at the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre, New York and later, recommended by director, Michael Blakemore, he auditioned for Laurence Olivier’s theatre company, eventually appearing alongside him in Saturday Sunday Morning (1978) using an Italian accent.Graham’s long association with British producer, director and writer, Gerry Anderson began in 1958 and he went on to become the voice of many of Anderson’s characters throughout the 1960s including, his debut puppet roles, Grandpa Twink and Fernando, in Four Feather Falls, Dr. Beaker, Zarin and Mitch the Monkey in Supercar, Mat Matic and Lieutenant Ninety in Fireball XL5, various guest characters in Stingray, and Johnny in Crossroads to Crime.His most well-known role would come in Thunderbirds with his portrayal of Aloysious ‘Nosey’ Parker (whose voice he based on a waiter at the King’s Arms pub in Cookham), alongside his other regular roles as the voices of aquanaut Gordon Tracy, International Rescue engineer Brains, and the Tracy family’s faithful manservant Kyrano.
Laurence Olivier was one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, renowned for his work in Shakespearean theatre and classic Hollywood films. His career spanned decades, with iconic performances in Hamlet (1948), Richard III (1955), and Wuthering Heights (1939). Olivier was a multiple-time Academy Award winner and the first actor to be made a life peer in the UK, becoming Baron Olivier. This autographed photograph, complete with a certificate of authenticity, is a wonderful collector’s item. It captures his striking screen presence and legacy in cinema and theatre history. A truly classic and valuable piece!Issued: 2006Dimensions: 10"HCondition: Age related wear.
Wilde (Oscar) Ravenna. Recited in the Theatre, Oxford, June 26, 1878, from the Newdigate Prize Poem series, first edition, later crushed brown morocco, elaborately decorated in gilt with boxing hare motifs, initialled "D.L." on upper cover and foot of spine, slight rubbing to joints and spine tips, original wrappers bound in (upper wrapper repaired at gutter and head), [Mason 1], 8vo, Oxford, Thomas Shrimpton, 1878.*** Wilde's first separately-published work. This binding matching other Wilde books that have appeared at Swann Galleries in 1982 and these rooms in 2019.
HMS Resolute: Melville Island (Artic): An important playbill on silk advertising the opening of the Artic Theatre Royal dated 23 November 23 1852 headed " Theatre Royal Melville Island; HMS Resolute: Capt. H. Kellett, CB printed with the prologue to the opening of the theatre written for the occasion by Mr G F McDougall, the bottom marked Melville Island Press.NB: A later example dated 1853 is in the collection at THe National Maritime Museum. G F McDougall was appointed Master on HMS Resolute under Capt.Henry Kellett as part of the British Naval search expedition 1852-1854 to search for Franklin's missing North West passage expedition. On the way home in 1853 Resolute became stuck in ice and was forced to spend another winter in the Artic. creases and wear and small tear consistent with age no significant damage
Multi-signed Stephen Sondheims old friends theatre programme. Amongst signatures are Bonnie Langford, Christine Allado, Clare Burt, Janie Dee, Bradley Jaden , Gavin Lee and many more. 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
Lesley Joseph & Linda Robson signed Theatre flyer 8.25x6 inch. 'Birds of a Feather The National Tour 2013'. 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
Britain in the Blitz 5 Drinks Advertisements & Theatre Poster 5 various drinks advertisements & a Theatre poster. Framed Whitebread advert, HxW 57x44.5cm, Coronation Cheerio Non-Alcoholic Champagne card advert, HxW 35x24cm, Martini glass advert in plastic frame, HxW 31x23cm, Simonds SB Pale Ale printed alloy sign, HxW 19.5x24cm & a Johnnie Walker framed paper advert, 29x24cm. The Theatre poster is from the New Theatre & advertises Arthur Askey, Flanagan & Allen, etc, HxW 91.5x31.5cm.
A SIGNIFICANT ‘BATTLE OF FRANCE 1940’ DSO FATHER, BROTHER AND SON ARCHIVE OF MEDALS, PAPERS, ORIGINAL PHOTOS, CERTIFICATES, ETC, GIVING AN INSIGHT TO THE SURRENDER TO FIELD MARSHAL ERWIN ROMMEL AT ST.VALERY EN-CAUX ON THE 12th JUNE, 1940 together with a Miniature group of medals to a family member, Major HAROLD HENRY MERTON b June 22nd, 1898, Large Glazed frame with professionally mounted medals as follows, British War Medal, Victory medal, named Captain H H MERTON, Distinguished Service Order, correctly dated on reverse Bar 1945, India General Service Medal, Bar North West Frontier 1936-37 correctly named Captain H H Merton, 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, Present are his framed Certificate of Commission, DSO Certificate, framed Dress Side Cap, framed RA Metal Insignia, 3 small watercolours in a frame which were painted by a fellow prisoner of War, a letter received by Merton after WW2 from Leiut General Sir Brian Horrocks ( Arnhem fame) and various other original photos of Merton in POW Camps in Germany, and a post War photo of him with Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, another glazed frame in the company of Montgomery post WW2 whilst Merton was at the Btn training base in Oswestry, an aged copy of the large format Book ‘The Prisoners Progress’, colour photos taken by Merton when he returned to Germany some years later to visit Laufen Castle etc, MERTON was Commissioned into the Army as 2nd Leiut in the Royal Artillery, on October 27th 1915, He left to serve in the Salonika/Balkans theatre of the War, and by 1918, had risen in rank firstly to Leiut, then Captain, He stayed in the Army, was married and went to India ,(63rd Field Battery RA) his son (Richard Henry Merton) being born in India in 1933, he returned from India, and in 1937 was promoted to Major, and held that rank when he entered WW2 with the British Expeditionary Force in 1940 attached to the 23rd Field Artillery, Whilst in France the Unit became attached to the 51st Highland Division under the Command of Major Gen Sir Victor Morven Fortune, their support of the French forces came under attack by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Panzer units around Chartres, in early June, and the race to withdraw ended with the 51st Div setting up a defensive perimeter around the Coastal town of St.Valery-En Caux, including Merton and his batteries, A courageous attempt was made to hold out to allow Allied shipping to take our troops out but with terrible casualties, and virtually no ammunition Fortune decided to surrender on June 12th to Rommel, MERTON was awarded the DSO for ‘Recognition of gallant & distinguished services in the field’ in 1940 and despite extensive research, no copy of the Citation has been found, this backed up by the Head Archivist at the RA HQ at Larkhill & Public Records Office, Merton together with Fortune and approximately 8000 troops were taken into Captivity, and Merton was eventually moved with Fortune to OFLAG VII C Laufen Castle, their, they were treated reasonably well, and photos are included of his time their including one with Fortune and others posing around a game of Curling, Merton would also go on to be held at Spangenburg Bei Cassel, and was eventually released at the end of hostilities, on his return to the UK he learnt of his award, and this must have come as a surprise, as he had been listed as missing in action/POW in July 1940, Merton stayed in the Army attached to the RA Training Regiment in Oswestry, and retired with the rank of Lt Col in 1956, Son Richard Henry MERTON 2nd Lt, A Boxed Africa General Service Medal, correctly named to 2nd Lt R H Merton Devons, Merton served with the 9th Devons, when he was awarded the Medal, but later joined the Parachute Regiment. His archive includes original Devon, Parachute Regiment and other Insignia, which has been nicely framed, together with his own Parachute Beret, complete with badge etc dated 1958, Brother Leslie Hugh Merton Number 420731, Framed WW2 Miniature group, consisting 1939-45, Africa(1st Army bar) Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals with Territorial Efficiency Medal, Merton served with the 48th Royal Tank Regiment(RAC) during WW2, and was Squadron Quarter Master Sgt, when he left the Army in 1949, This archive is supported by Photos, both framed and loose, Insignia and a considerable amount of Research, obtained online and personally, for a multitude of sources over the past three months, A fascinating story of three men's Service in a variety of theatres of War, with different ranks, all valued members of our British Army from 1915 through to 1949
Catherine Yass, British b.1963 - Stall 70, 1996; photographic transparency and light box, H88.8 x W73 x D12.8 cm (ARR) Note: it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use. Provenance: Laure Genillard Gallery, London; private collection, UK Note: lots 473 and 474 are exemplary of Yass' practice of layering the positive and negative of photographs and producing them as lightboxes. Since 1995, Yass has been photographing empty public spaces as seen here imbuing the devoid space with energy. She first shoots a positive transparency and then waits a moment that she describes as ‘the gap between illusion and reality’ (Tate Britain 2002, p.12) before taking a negative transparency. A similar work, produced as a screenprint, was commissioned by the Barbican Art Centre, London in 1997 of their stage set behind the theatre. She was short-listed for the Turner Prize in 2002. Her work can be found in numerous international public collections including the Tate, London; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh; Biblioteca Albertina, Leipzig; National Museum of Women in the Arts Collection, Washington D.C.; The Jewish Museum, New York; Museum of Modern Art, New York and Queensland Art Gallery, Australia.
Bruce McLean, Scottish b.1944 - Study for the work Performance for Performance, c.1975; gouache on paper, titled lower left 'Study for the work Performance for Performance', inscribed variously throughout, 133 x 182.3 cm (ARR)Provenance:the Artist;Peter Gill OBE, LondonNote:Peter Gill OBE (b.1939) is a Welsh theatre director, playwright, and actor. From 1980 to 1997, he was the Associate Director of the National Theatre. Gill also founded the National Theatre Studio in 1984. The present lot was produced he was the director in Riverside Studios during the seventies.
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTHOMAS HARRIS AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Tho's Harrs & Son, Opticians to his Majesty to the right-hand side, opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, with Vernier adjustment square to throat and visible tube to the caddy moulded trunk over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.99cm (39ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Thomas Harris and Son are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a partnership between father and son, both named Thomas, formed in around 1802. Thomas Harris senior is noted as working as an optician, mathematical instrument and globe maker from 1790; and his son from 1802. Both makers are listed as worked from 140 Fleet Street, London in 1804, and then Thomas junior alone at Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in 1808 - having most likely inherited the business from his father who died in 1806. Thomas Harris junior served as a Sargeant in the Bloomsbury Volunteers and died in an unfortunate fire at Covent Garden Theatre in 1808. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - D2ZGKXV3Instrument is in fine working condition most likely having been cosmetically restored in the recent past. The tube is filled with no apparent air locks and the Vernier slide is operational. The silvering is fairly bright and even in colour. The case is in fine condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other slight surface blemishes evident.Condition Report Disclaimer
WWII Prisoner of War Wartime Log, flight log books and related ephemera, belonging to Ralph Caie Stewart, bomber Pilot/Officer, shot down 20-21st June 1944.The Wartime Log recording capture on 27th June 1944, held at Dulag Luft 29th June - 14th July, Stalag Luft III 15th July - 6th February 1945, Stalag VII 13th April 1945 and liberated 29th April 1945 by the American 3rd Army. Contains pages of illustrations and sketches including a hand drawn plan of the escape tunnel used for 'The Great Escape', the Sagan Crest, "The view from my window 17th July 1944", records of other prisoners in Block 104 Room 2 including Canadian Flying Office Reynolds, Pilot Craigie, Typhoon 'Ace' fighter pilot Haddock, US Bombardier Rocco Ravaschieri from B-24 Liberator and others, map of Stewart's journey through Germany and Belgium, a poem by Haddock, "The life of a Kriegie", a view of the camp, drawings of bombers and other planes, a drawing and information of the theatre built at Stalag Luft III along with details and photographs of the productions performed there.Two pilots log books, one recording flight training during 1943, the other detailing training exercised and mission over Wesseling June 22nd 1944.Other ephemera including Stalag Luft III theatre Orchestral Concert programme for 29th Oct-1st Nov 1944, personal telegrams, correspondence after Stewart's capture, personal letters and photographs. Condition report:P/O Ralph Caie Stewart was British (Scottish), Number 1561524. Entry for June 22nd 1944 whows Lancaster III number KMZ ND 138, unsure of which Air/Bomb group he was attached to.
An original and rare programme for a concert at The Empire Theatre, Liverpool on 28th October 1962 with Little Richard as headliner and The Beatles, Sounds Incorporated and others in support. Measures 17.5 x 21.5cm. With some wear to covers and pen to inner pages, inc notes on The Beatles' set list.
Halcyon Days Enamels Collectors' Circle limited edition beaker to commemorate the 150th anniversary of London's first hansom cab, and three Bilston & Battersea Enamels boxes to include a limited edition 'Centenary of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre' box, limited edition 'The Jane Austen Bicentenary' box, no. 113 of 500, with booklets and some boxes. (4)
John Speed (1551 - 1629) 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine Presenting an Exact Geography of the Kingdomes of England, Scotland and Ireland and the Isles Adjoining' hand-coloured engraved title page, published in 1611 by John Sudbury and George Humble, printed for Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell 1676, each margin 25cm x 38cm, later framed and glazed.
Ceri Richards CBE, Welsh 1903-1971 - Design for Front Cloth for 'Ruth', English Opera Group, 1956; collage, gouache ink and pencil on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Ceri Richards 1956', 44.5 x 62 cm (ARR) Note: with thanks to the Estate of the Artist for their assistance with the cataloguing of this work. The opera 'Ruth' by Lennox Berkeley, based on the Old Testament Book of Ruth, premiered in 1956 at the Scale Theatre, featuring set designs by Richards, Other designs are now found in the collection of the V&A. Richards was a talented musician and with his abstracted forms heavily inspired by his visual interpretation of music.
Karl Walser, Swiss 1877-1943 - Romeo and Juliette, 1907; watercolour, signed with initials and titled 'KW Romeo and Julia', 22.5 x 25.3 cm Provenance:Sotheby's, London, 'Theatre Designs from The Collection of the Late Max Reinhardt Part I', 10 July 1969, lot 317; the Collection of Klaus Hinrichsen (1912–2004) Note: Klaus Hinrichsen (1912–2004) was a German-born art historian who fled Nazi Germany in 1938. He was interned at Hutchinsons Camp on the Isle of Man from 1940, where he organised exhibitions featuring refugee artists such as Kurt Schwitters. Prevented from working in public art institutions after his release, he dedicated himself to collecting and researching maps, ethnographic works, and lithographs, meticulously cataloguing his acquisitions. He sourced items from Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and antique dealers, prioritising historical significance and conducted extensive provenance research at the British Library. His archive, including records and ephemera from his time in internment, is now held at the Tate Gallery.
Micheál Mac Liammóir, Irish 1899-1978 - Seated figure; watercolour, ink and pencil on paper, signed centre right edge 'Miceál Mac Liammóir', 17.3 x 25 cm (ARR) Note: Although Micheál Mac Liammóir is best known for his illustrious theatrical career, this work demonstrates his rich creativity and talent in various artistic mediums. The seated figure, an actor wearing a bycocket and a vibrant yellow and green tunic, seems to be caught in a moment of relaxation whilst preparing for a scene. Mac Liammóir founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin with his partner Hilton Edwards, and Daisy Bannard Cogley, and Gearóid Ó Lochlainn in 1928. Edwards has since been dubbed the founder of Irish Theatre. Mac Liammóir’s key success came from his one-man show ‘The Importance of Being Oscar’ and his role as the mocking, unseen narrator in multi-Oscar-winning film Tom Jones in 1963. Although homosexuality was never legalised in their lifetime, he and Edwards were described by Éibhear Walshe to be the only publicly acknowledged homosexual couple in Ireland and jointly created freemen of the City of Dublin in 1970. Despite becoming one of the most recognisable figures in the arts in twentieth century Ireland, he was an english-born actor. Mac Liammóir moved to Ireland in 1917, whereby he successfully fabricated an entire identity as a native Irishman born in Cork which was unquestioned for the rest of his life.
A classic Fine rare Ron Fuller design was made for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in the 1990’s.(1993) Being sold on behalf of OXFAM The Lion is trying to have a bite of the tamer’s head. The tamer is too quick for the fierce animal and escapes at every turn of the handle and the measurements are 7” x 8” As a guide . Rare and collectible fully working condition unboxed
"Chine - Element de decoration en terre cuite vernissee polychrome representant une scene de theatre, Chine du Sud, XVIIIeme. - Chine - Element de decoration en terre cuite vernissee polychrome representant une scene de theatre, Chine du Sud, XVIIIeme. - Ref Goldfield: GFAD1476 - Poids: 24150GR - Mesures: H 720MM X L 330MM X P 230MM - Condition : Usure normale - Weight: 24.15 kg - Region: Chine - Sizes: H 720MM X L 330MM X P 230MM"
A large collection of theatre and film related photographs and press images signed portrait photographs to include Charles Austin, Nora Bayes, Billy Bennett, Jimmy Mervo and Teddy Knox, other images include Irene Bordoni, Florence Walton and Suzanne Lenglen with London News Agency stamp verso, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Joan Collins on the set of the film The Road To Hong Kong, various theatre programmes to include Hullo America at the Palace Theatre, The Empress Brixton and Let's Have Fun at the Orchid Room Central Pier Blackpool etc., housed in two ring binder albums. (2)
Dougan, Andy: The Actor's Director Richard Attenborough Behind The Camera, signed by Attenborough to the front end page, together with a various other film, TV and theatre related items to include a Royal Shakespeare Theatre programme for Troilus and Cressida signed Ben Kingsley, Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren, signed photographs of Jenny Agutter, Alan Bates and Felicity Kendall, a press pack for the film Air Force One and various theatre programmes.
A collection of ephemera to include a Bing Crosby A.S.L., addressed to Miss Taylor on Bing Crosby Hollywood headed paper, dated August 30, 1945, a John Major A.S.L. hand written on 10 Downing Street headed paper, four Blue Peter promotional cards signed by Peter Purves, Lesley Judd x2 and Simon Groom, The Westminster Festival Orchestra My Fair Lady 5" cine reel with 7" single and Theatre Royal programme and Fiddler On The Roof souvenir brochure etc.
Mixed British and World Coins and Banknotes, an interesting group including; a medal commemorating the wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant' dated 1897, a Russian Bolshoi Theatre 200th anniversay medal, and assortment of Britsh pre-decimal coins including a number of earlier Victorian copper coins, a small group of foregin banknotes and a selection of British commemorative coins; viewing advised
From the estate of Tommy Cooper Four brass plaques attributed to Tommy Cooper, from the London Palladium (theatre). These plaques would have been displayed in the Palladium, until renovation at which time these were given to Cooper. Plaques acknowledging Coopers participation is the following: Folies Bergiere Rebue- Paris By Night 1955, Startime 1964, Robinson Crusoe Starring as Abu, 1957/58, To See such fun - 1971. Originally purchased from Christies, Sale 5570, mixed lot of Tommy Cooper related items (25/11/10) Provenance: from the collection of Tony King, an avid movie prop collector, many items purchased at auction and collected over the past 30 years
Collection of Socialist and Soviet ephemera to include Women Oppression & Liberation Communist Party booklet 1976, The Peoples Song Book 1948, Sixteen Songs For Sixpence music booklet, Singing Englishmen by A L Lloyd Festival of Britain booklet 1951, Moscow State Dance Company Beryozka programme, Soviet Film Shows 34 programme, Soviet Stars of Ballet Theatre Croydon flyer, 32nd and 33rd Anniversary of the Soviet Union souvenir brochures, etc.
UNITED KINGDOM Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) silver proof five pound £5 coins from the Countdown to the XXX Olympics (London 2012) to include 2009 Countdown to the Olympics, 2009 Stonehenge, 2010 Newtons Sculptures, 2009 Big Ben, 2009 Globe Theatre, 2009 Flying Scotsman, 2009 Angel of the North, 2010 Countdown to the Olympics, 2010 Spirit of London, 2010 Sir Winston Churchill, 2010 Floral Emblems, 2010 Music in Sculptures, 2010 Humour, 2010 Claudah Equiano, 2010 River Thames, 2010 Weather Vane, 2010 Barn Owl, 2010 Giants Causeway, 2010 The Oak, 2010 Rhossili Bay, 2011 Countdown to the Olympics, 2012 Its Here The Olympics, 2012 London Olympics and 2012 London Paralympics, each coin capsulated. (24)
French antiquarian bindings. A collection of late 17th to early 19th century leatherbound books, maj. bound in full calf. The lot to include 1812 Oeuvres Choisies de J. B. Rousseau, 1809 Les Georgiques de Virgile traduites par Jacques Delille, 1823 Oeuvres de Boileau Despreaux, 1833 Nouveau Mois de Marie, 1825 Les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon by La Fontaine, 1807 Dictionnaire Abrege de la Fable, 1820 Modeles des Enfans, 1837 Histoire de la Sainte Chapelle, 1764 Le Theatre de M. de Voltaire (four volumes only, lacking vol II), 1792 La Vie et les Aventures de Robinson Crusoe par D. Defoe, 3rd volume only, 1798 Le Avventure de Telemaco (fourth vol only), 1896 Missel and another, both with highly decorative gilt dentelles, 1676 Histoire des Croisades par P. Louis Maimbourg, two volumes only of the third edition. Majority in full calf, generally in lovely & smart original condition, some with worming, maj. with decorative gilt spines, occ. ownership inscriptions, a beautiful & decorative collection. Largest 8vo, maj. 16mo.
Ballet related limited edition framed prints to include 8 coloured examples of the 1919 Bolshoi Nutcracker original costume designs signed to the reverse by Valery Zarubin Director of the Bolshoi Theatre Museum and Rinalda Ward Managing Director of Compton & Woodhouse. Location:BWRIf there is no condition report, please request
French photograph album of China and Chinese views, c1920s, examples including old views of Peking, Imperial Palace scenes, Chinese monks, Chinese theatre performers wearing mask, views of the Summer palace etc., many with hand written annotations in French, the majority being 8.9cm x 6.4cm, approx. 210 photos.
Kenneth Williams hand written letter with original photo 10x8 inch. A HANDWRITTEN & HAND SIGNED April 1971 letter from Carry On Film Legend KENNETH WILLIAMS On personal letterhead, the handwritten letter, in blue fountain pen ink, says, in full: "Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials, London, WC2 Dear Mr Platt, Thank you for sending such a kind, amusing and delightful letter - made my day. Sincerely Kenneth W 24.4.71. " Together with an unsigned original 10" x 8" black & white press photograph of Williams as Julius Caesar with other cast members in "CARRY ON CLEO" (1964). 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
WWII American 23 HQ (Special Troops) SQN “Ghost Army” Patch. A small unit of sound Engineers and Prop Makers from the Theatre and Movie Companies whose task was to convince the enemy there were troops and artillery nearby. UK P&P Group 1 (£16+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)
Indie / New Wave 12" Singles, approximately sixty 12" Singles of mainly Indie, Punk and New Wave with artists including Joy Division, Dead Can Dance, Cabaret Voltaire, This Mortal Coil, Talk Talk, Television, David Byrne, Sid Vicious, Richard Hawley, Colourbox, The Wolfgang Press, Dif Juz, Modern English, Bill Nelson, Angelic Upstarts, Plasmatics, The Slits, Eyeless in Gaza, Theatre Of Hate, Ian Dury and more - various years and conditions with many Excellent or Better
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