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Lot 471
J. Purdey & Sons: a scarce second pattern Norman Aerial Gunnery Sight set, comprising fore-sight with red bead on a moving stem liked by two articulated arms to a wind vane, marked '100 MPH ON 18" ' and 'J. PURDEY & SONS.'; and a back sight with two concentric rings, marked 'A-100 MPH ON 19. INS.'. [2]The George Geear CollectionOf significant Great War military aviation interest, this innovative sighting arrangement for aircraft-mounted machine guns was one of many contributions made by Purdey to the war effort. The concept originated with Professor Norman of Cambridge University and the design was refined and brought into production by Purdey's factory manager Ernest Lawrence. These sights were fitted to an observer's Lewis gun, and the action of the wind vanes on the fore-sight provided an automatic aiming correction to compensate for the speed of the aircraft. Ref. Dr Nicholas A. Harlow, HBSA Journal.
Lot 404
EBONY AND BRASS NAVIGATIONAL OCTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING AND CO., LONDON, c. 1840, The 11 inch frame incorporating central T-shaped hand-piece inset with bone signature plate inscribed beneath turned bone finial, the index arm mounted with mirror opposing Vernier aperture scale calibrated in minutes of arc for reading the inset curved scale divided for every twenty seconds of arc, the underside with pivot clamp and endless tangent screw adjustment, the sight vane with twin pin-holes and shutter opposing horizon glass and set of three hinged shades/filters, the tapered mahogany case with loose inner lid paper label for JOHN BLISS & CO., 110 Wall Street, New York, the box 33cms (l), and with loose swing tag inscribed 'From Capt. Ralph Stocking, c/o Dr E. M. Beckley....Conn.'Provenance: the Karl Johansen (1937-2021) Collection, by family descent
Lot 442
Anna Shaffer signed 12x8 colour photo pictured in her role as Romilda Vane in Harry Potter. 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
Lot 147
Austen, Jane. Five mid century 1948 editions of her works, in the orig. dust wrappers, publ. Nicholas Vane for Goldfinch Titles. Comprising Mansfield Park, two copies of Persuasion and Love and Freindship, Emma (inner flap of dw loose but present), and 1949 Northanger Abbey (2nd ed.). All in orig. unclipped striking black and white dust wrappers, some light loss to corners and extremities, spines a touch chipped to the heads and tails, leaves age-toned internally, otherwise a good vintage set of Austen's works. 8vo.
Lot 22
15 Bücher | René Lalique & FlakonsY. Brunhammer, Baccarat - Les flacons a parfum - The perfume bottles, Addor, 1986 u. a.; J. Müller, Fragrances Guide Feminine Notes, Johnson, 1984; Lalique par Lalique, Edipop, 1977; C. Vane Percy, René Lalique - Das Glas, Popp, 1981; T. Cardot, Parfums Caron, E.P.A., 1988; Molinard - Parfumeur - distillateur de fleurs depuis 1849, Draeger, 1949; Mayer Lefkowith, Desig des Luxus: Parfum Flakons, Brandstätter, 1994; René Lalique - Flacons 1910-1935, Museum Bellerive, 1996; Perfume Bottles by Rene Lalique, 1990, Tokyo Art Museum; E. Launer, Parfüm und Flakons, Callwey, 1985; Lalique - Schmuckkunst des Jugendstils, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, 1987/88; Lou/Utt, Lalique Perfume Bottles, Crown, 1989; Bayer/Waller, Rene Lalique, Quintet, 1988. Altersspuren.
Lot 248
Sayers (Dorothy L.) Strong Poison, first edition, ink ownership name on browned front free endpaper, some foxing throughout, original black cloth lettered in red, light bumping and slight fraying to spine tips and corners, spine faded, ends a little bumped and frayed, facsimile dust-jacket, [Cooper & Pike pp. 271-3], 8vo, Victor Gollancz, 1930.*** The fifth Lord Peter Wimsey novel and the first to feature Harriet Vane.
Lot 25
Berkeley (Anthony) Roger Sheringham and the Vane Mystery, first edition, 6pp. advertisements, foxing to early and later pages, original blue cloth lettered and ruled in orange, slight toning to spine, rubbing to spine tips and corners, a sharp and excellent example, [Cooper & Pike pp.30-33; Johns A7], 8vo, W. Collins & Sons, 1927.*** The third Roger Sheringham mystery, we can trace only one other copy at auction.
Lot 63
The sets in this lot include Elves (set of 4), Glitter Detail, Wrap and Roll, and Ski Bums. Wrap and roll is the largest piece measuring approximately 3.75"L x 3.5"W x 4.25"H. The box measures 4.75"L x 3.75"W x 4.5"H. Department 56 backstamp. Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Department 56Condition: Age related wear. Wrap and Roll weather vane is broken.
Lot 76
A PLASTER, LEAD, AND ETCHED BRASS ARCHITECTURAL MODEL OF HOUGHTON HALL, NORFOLK BY TIMOTHY RICHARDS, 2018 In original blue card fitted box Limited edition 281 of 300 24cm high, 37cm wide, 19cm deepProvenance: This limited edition run was commissioned by David, 7th Marquess of Cholomondeley, and is no. 281 of 300.Houghton Hall, Norfolk, designed by Colen Campbell, was built for Britain's first Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole in 1722. (This lot is offered without reserve)Please note: the description of this lot has been partially updated to read 'Limited edition 281 of 300' and not as previously catalogued. Condition Report: Some surface dirt and rubbing to edges and extremities- one vane with glue repair- reverse with surface dirt. It comes with original blue card fitted box. The description of this lot has been partially updated to read 'Limited edition 281 of 300' and not as previously catalogued. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 287
Captain W.E. Johns - four limited edition novels published by Norman Wright: 'Dr Vane Answers the Call' (174/300) published 2005; 'Blue Blood Runs Red' (105/300) published 1998; 'The Unknown Quantity' (244/300) published 2003; and 'Steeley and the Missing Page, and other stories' (37/300) published 2000. (4)
Lot 82
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769 -1830) PORTRAIT OF A YOUND GIRL WITH A SHEEP, POSSIBLY LOUISA CLARA BOSANQUET (1826-1922), LATER MRS HORACE MEYER Oil on canvas 76.2 x 63.5cm (30 x 25 in.)Provenance: Probably Sir Michael Walker Private collection, UK. Recent research into the chalk inscription to the stretcher of the present lot, suggests that the picture was probably owned by the British diplomat Sir Michael Walker (1916 - 2001). One of Walker's ancestors, David Bevan (1774 - 1846) was one of the bankers who founded Barclay, Bevan and Co., which went on to become Barclays Bank. Bevan's wife, Favell Bourke Lee was painted by Lawrence (see, Bonhams, Old Master Pictures, 25 October 2017, lot 44), and it is therefore reasonable to suggest that her granddaughter Louisa Clara Bosanquet (B.1826), may also have been painted by the artist. The suggestion of Louisa as a candidate for the sitter in the present lot becomes even more compelling when we learn that, though her aunt Mrs. Thomas Mortimer, she had a link to a pet sheep which she is known to have helped to bathe in the sea. In addition to a sheep, Mortimer, who wrote some of the most educational children's books of the nineteenth century (such as The Peep of Day), had a menagerie of pets including a parrot which she took to bed, and a donkey. As Mortimer's favourite niece the pair went on to write two books together. The present lot is comparable to Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Lady Alexandrina Vane, No. 785, and George Vane-Tempest, No. 512 (Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence - A Complete Catalogue of the Oil Paintings). Condition Report: The canvas has been lined. Some very light craquelure throughout. Rubbing and abrasions to the framing edges. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouching and in-filling throughout. There is also a small (approx. 2cm) area of repair to the sitter's lower right cheek, and this over-painting is also visible in a natural light.Framed measurements 97 x 83cmCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 213
A scarce William 4th officer’s dress sword of the Second Life Guards, broad straight single edge blade 96.5cms etched with crowned flaming grenade above LG2, above laurel wreath and PROSSER Maker to the KING & Royal Family Charing Crofs, all repeated on the reverse with the addition of London, and impressed on one side with Prosser’s ‘proof mark’, back edge of blade stamped (PROS)SER, regulation brass guard with flaming grenade at thumb piece and at back of pommel, white buckskin dress knot, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its iron scabbard with regulation brass mounts. The scabbard cleaned bright.Reputedly owned by Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, Colonel of the 2nd Life Guards from 1843. Please note that all lots in this auction have been imported from outside the United Kingdom and are subject to 5% import duty on the hammer price. Items being exported outside of the UK are exempt from this charge upon proof of export. Any international bidder having items sent to a UK address will be subject to this fee.
Lot 167
A FINE MALTESE WALNUT AND PIETRA DURA DRUM TABLEATTRIBUTED TO J. DARMANIN & SONS, 19TH CENTURYthe revolving top inlaid with specimen marbles, the centre with an urn of colourful flowers and a butterfly within a lozenge border and outer border of scrolls with a leaf carved edge, the frieze with four drawers inlaid with brass, one with four divisions another with multiple divisions and plush lined compartments, with a paper trade label for the cabinet maker 'Baptist Decarlo, carpenter Strada Marina No. 19, Burmola' on a triform base with acanthus carved columns and lions paw feet and sunken brass castors75cm high, 90.5cm diameterProvenanceThe contents of The Grange, Wendover.Catalogue NoteGiuseppe Darmanin established his business in the early 19th century and one assumes would have changed the company's name to include '& Sons' when his eldest sons joined the firm in the late 1820's or early 1830's. He used the anglicised Joseph (J) Darmanin to cater for the steady flow of British Grand Tourists heading to North Africa, the Levant and India. By 1851, the firm's reputation was so well established that they represented Malta at the Great Exhibition where they were awarded an 'Honourable Mention' in the judges report for the excellence of their workmanship. Examples of the firms work have subsequently featured in many major collections including the Royal Collection, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Gilbert Collection.For other examples of work appearing on the market that are recognised as being by Darmanin, see Sotheby's, London, 26th November, 2003, lot 123 for a pair of tops with the coat of arms of Charles William Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, purchased by Ronald Phillips Ltd, London, also Sotheby's, 8th July 2008, Lot 365 for a table top with the coat of arms of Horatio Webb, Sotheby's New York, 16th October 2008, lot 58 for a table top with the arms of the Baker Family of Tipperary, Ireland.LiteratureK. Hay, Furniture History Society, 2010, Volume XLVI, pp.157-185, Mosaic Marble Tables by J. Darmanin & Sons of Malta.
Lot 45
Mary Morris, a black and white publicity photograph from the 1941 film Pimpernel Smith, hand written bottom right To Bert best wishes hope we work together soon again Mary, the back further inscribed Bert "Assistant Carpenter" March 1941, 18 x 23.5cm, together with four other images to include a ballet scene from the 1946 film Carnival, Ann Todd at her home at Burchetts Green and Constance Cummings as Harriet Vane in the 1940 film Busman's Honeymoon. (4)
Lot 1477
A painted and wrought iron weather vane The vane with two greyhounds chasing a hare over a wrought iron support with four cardinal points.The weather vane was made especially for The Elms, Eynsham. 107cm wide x approximately 246cm high Qty: 1 In reasonable condition overall. Some wear to the paintwork. The stand with a bracket for wall mounting.
Lot 222
A Late 19th Century Prismatic Surveying Compass by Elliott, Strand, London, with green viewing card, in a bronzed brass case, with hinged prism and objective vane, the base engraved D'Arcy W.Reeve and stamped ELLIOTT BRO., LONDON, in a stitched leather case stamped with owner's initials D'A.W.R., a Post-1953 Leather Ammunition pouch, with bronzed pouch badge to the Royal Artillery (2)
Lot 1033
60s-80s ROCK & POP/ SOUNDTRACKS/ STAGE & SCREEN - 7" COLLECTION (INC DEMOS/ TEST PRESSINGS). A collection of around 250 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Graham Bonnet - Danny, The Stranglers inc La Folie (P410DJ), Nuclear Device (BP 318). Styvar Manor - A Place To Hang Your Hat, Uriah Heep - Carry On, Hearts Of Soul & Shampoo - We Love The Police Man, The Prize, The Pandors Orchestra - Cheekybird, Pirelli - Poems From The 1968 Calendar, Black Beauty Orchestra, Seagulls & Sea On Shore (acetate), Festival Of Youth Orchestra (acetate), When The Boat Comes In, The Expressions, Jefferson Starship, Candu, Darts, Zips, Levinsky/ Sinclair, The Fools, Exit, The Same, The Whispers, Robin Lane, Vane, Ray Parker Jr, Goombay Dance Band. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
Lot 109
The fifth generation of the legendary SL series of two-door convertible sports cars made by Mercedes-Benz was known as the R230. It featured a fully retractable hardtop that was marketed as the Vario Roof; a first for the SL Class although it had been available on the smaller SLK model since 1997.Originally registered 23rd May 2002 this SL500 cost £69,630 with options. Presented in Metallic Blue with Blackash wood trim and Black leather trim this example was specified with optional TV tuner, mobile phone (Nokia 6210), Bose sound system, Linguatronic, fire extinguisher with the total price of optional equipment being £2,480. Our vendor has had the car recently serviced in June of this year which is coupled to the servicing and maintenance records including book and invoices. The MoT is valid until August 2025. Described as in wonderful condition throughout, the styling of the car is akin to the SL55 with original and rare AMG vane SL55 alloys and SL55 exhaust providing that incredible sound coupled to the five litre engine, which is certainly no slouch, a wonderful sporty yet practical roadster, the SL500 is a classy summer classic that when the autumn arrives has the Vario Roof to transform this into a sleek coupé for all seasons. Consigned by Mathew PriddyGuide Price £6,000-£10,000Sales Room Notice: Interested parties should note this example has a cracked windscreen please see photos. Recently serviced example with SL55 Vane alloy wheels and exhaustSL55 looks, hardtop practicality & very good value
Lot 1263
A VICTORIAN CAST IRON AND BRASS HOUR-STRIKING TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENTW.J. THOMPSON, ASHFORD, CIRCA 1870The decorative pierced break-arch frame incorporating fan-light design to upper section and decorative turned brass bushes to the pivot holes united by four double-screwed columnar pillars and a brass top beam enclosing four-wheel trains with six-spoke wheel crossings, internal rack striking mechanism now sounding on a small bell set above the train, maintaining power, and deadbeat escapement with adjustable pallets and fine beat crutch adjustment for regulation by long pendulum, the front with winding squares, twin vane fly and brass Arabic five-minute setting dial inscribed W.J THOMPSON, ASHFORD, the rear with wide-jaw pendulum suspension bracket, bevel-gear assembly, yoke and short dial take-off work now driving a six inch white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed G. KENT LTD, LONDON & LUTON to centre set on a post, along with motionwork, to the apex of the frame, with two sets of weights and lines and mounted on a later green painted wood display stand.The frame 51cm (20ins) high; total height (including stand, frame and dial), 204cm (85.75ins approx.) overall. William James Thompson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2, as working in Ashford, Kent in 1874. George Kent Limited were manufacturers of specialist metering equipment who were first established at 199-201, High Holborn, London by George Kent. Initially traded as manufacturers and retailers of domestic equipment but expanded to produce early refrigerators and machinery such as knife sharpeners. In 1907 the business became a limited Company and set-up a factory in Luton the following year adding the manufacturing of specialist metering equipment to their diverse range of operations. During WWI the factory was re-purposed for the war effort and in 1921 the business merged with J. Blakeborough and Sons to form 'George Kent Ltd and J. Blakeborough and Sons Ltd'. The firm subsequently went on to acquire other related businesses (including Cambridge Instrument Co. in 1968) to become the largest British manufacturer of industrial Instruments. George Kent Limited were finally acquired by the Swiss conglomerate, Brown Boveri & Co., in 1974 with their various divisions subsequently re-organised and combined to create a series of leading specialist manufacturers in industrial, scientific and medical instrumentation.
Lot 1174
A RARE FRENCH LARGE FOUR-DIAL NOVELTY AUTOMATON LIGHTHOUSE TIMEPIECE WITH BAROMETER AND THERMOMETERSPOSSIBLY BY ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY F. GUILLEBOT, BORDEAUX, LATE 19th CENTURYThe timepiece with circular eight-day movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate stamped V.R., BREVETE PARIS over serial number 2524, the 2.25 inch circular dial with gilt centre inscribed F. GUILLEBOT, 52 COURS DE L'INTENDANCE, BORDEAUX within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged cast gilt brass bevel-glazed bezel with canted insert to interior, mounted within a nickel-plated cylinder in a cruciform arrangement with a pair of conforming curved mercury tube CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR scale thermometers to the sides and a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE to rear, similarly signed for the retailer's to centre within silvered scale calibrated in mm hg 690-800 numbered for every ten and with the usual observations in French, with blued steel pointer and recording hand to glass matching those for the paired thermometers, the nickel-finish cylinder assembly forming the lantern of the lighthouse capped with a gilt cupola engraved with brick courses and with finely executed weather-vane, slowly revolving via a separate going-barrel driven movement set within the base of the lighthouse structure, the tower formed as a tapered column with gilt balustrade gallery supported on corbels over brick-coarse engraved shaft applied with staggered gilt arched windows, over moulded foot incorporating hinged door to reveal the winding square for the automaton movement, on rounded circular base set on a Belge noir marble plinth.62cm (24.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side. Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.The present lot possibly belongs to Guilmet's 'marine series' and would appear to be a particularly rare larger variant of his lighthouse timepiece, with the other smaller variant having small exposed vertical tube thermometers to the sides of the lantern (rather than the glazed dials of the current timepiece). Condition Report: Clock movement is reasonably clean and is in working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long term service. The barometer responds to change in pressure (has been 'bag tested') hence is also in working condition. Both thermometers are intact and in working condition. All four dials are in good original condition but with some slight mellowing to the gilt and silvered finishes. The bezels (rings bordering the dial glasses) have wear/rubbing to the gilt finishes and the nickel-plated finish to the lantern section has some noticeable patchy degradation/spotting to the surface. The rest of the case is in very good condition with good strong gilding exhibiting minimal wear/oxidation and the dark patination with only a few minor age-related scratches mostly near the winding hole for the rotating mechanism; the rotating mechanism/movement is in working order. The block marble plinth has one noticeable shallow edge chip and a couple of smaller ones that can only be detected on closer examination.AMMENDMENT 09/09/2024 - the rotation mechanism driving the 'lantern' section of the lighthouse is a little lazy in its action and prone to stopping hence probably requires a service.Timepiece is complete with two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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