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Click here to subscribeFour: Musician C. H. Wright, Royal Marines Band 1914-15 Star (R.M.B. 886, Mus. C. H. Wright.); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.B. 886 Mus. C. H. Wright.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (R.M.B. 886 C. H. Wright. Mus. H.M.S. Hawkins.) mounted court-style for wear; together with the recipient’s 2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908, 1 clasp, Durban, unnamed as issued, contact marks, nearly very fine and better (5) £160-£200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Charles Harold Wright was born in Hornsey, London, on 29 June 1891 and joined the Royal Marines as a Band Boy on 4 July 1905, playing the cornet and violin. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Prince of Wales from the outbreak of War to 5 April 1917, and then, after a brief spell at the Royal Marines School of Music, in H.M.S. Marlborough from 23 May 1917 until the cessation of hostilities. He subsequently served in H.M.S. Renown during the Royal Tour of the Prince of Wales to India and Japan from 22 October 1921 to 30 June 1922. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 30 October 1924, he was pensioned on the termination of his period of engagement on 15 December 1936. Recalled for service during the Second World War, he served at the Royal Naval School of Music from 27 August 1940 to 19 August 1941. Sold with copied service record.
Very large collection of one hundred and ninety Classical LPs with ultra rarities, includes Mendelssohn and Bruch Violin Concertos (Decca SXL 2006) with blue back cover, Brahms Piano Concerto No1 Arrau (Columbia SAX 2387) with Garrod & Lofthouse cover, Bach Harpsichord Recital (Decca SXL 2259), Britten / Rostropovich (Decca SXL 6138), Sonata No 2 in E minor for violin & piano OP 108 (Decca LXT 2810) plus in excess of twenty five more early Decca / Columbia releases, most appear 1950's and 1960's but some later. Condition of vinyl appears very clean, many have original company inner sleeves including Deutsche Grammophon, Philips, RCA, HMV, Parnast, Archiv etc
SUMMERS, Montague. The Discovery of Witches. A Study of Master Matthew Hopkins commonly call'd Witch Finder Generall, 4to, Cayme Press, 1928. Library buckram, a few library marks. With HENLEY, Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers, 5 vols 1959-60. Library marks. With other books including 5 on Oscar Wilde, all ex-library (16) (box)
Hopkinson (Cecil). A Bibliography of the musical and literary works of Hector Berlioz 1803-1869..., 2nd edition, Tunbridge Wells: Richard Macnutt, 1980, monochrome portrait frontispiece, original green faux leather, 8vo, together with:Jalovec (Karel), Italští Houslari Italian Violin-Makers, 1st edition, Prague: Orbis, 1952, numerous monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth, spine slightly faded, boards slightly rubbed & marked, large 8vo, plusMeredith (John & Hugh Anderson), Folk Songs of Australia..., 1st edition, Sydney: Ure Smith, monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and other modern classical music & opera reference & related, mostly original cloth, many in dust jackets, G/VG, 8vo/folioQTY: (6 shelves)
Loft (Abram). Violin and Keyboard, the Duo Repertoire, 2 volumes, reprinted, Portland: Amadeus Press, 1991, original cloth in dust jacket, spines very lightly faded & rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, together with:Šafránek (Miloš), Bohuslav Martinu, His Life and Works, 1st UK edition, London: Allan Wingate, 1962, monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, spine faded, covers rubbed with some minor tears & loss, 8vo, plusReed (John), Schubert the Final Years, 1st edition, London: Faber and Faber, 1972, monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and other modern classical music & opera reference & related, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/4toQTY: (6 shelves)
Presenting the Lladro porcelain figurine titled "Circus Sam," model number 1005472, sculpted by Francisco Catala. This charming piece depicts a young clown in a playful pose, showcasing Lladro's exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Issued between 1988 and 2019, the figurine features a glossy finish and bears the official Lladro backstamp.Issued: 1988Dimensions: 8.75"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear. Glue residue on both hands and violin.
A whimsical Lladro porcelain figurine, Clown with Violin, model number 1001126, sculpted by Juan Huerta. This playful piece depicts a cheerful clown tipping his hat while holding a violin, dressed in a charmingly detailed outfit with soft pastel tones. The expressive pose and fine craftsmanship showcase Lladro’s signature artistry. Issued between 1972 and 1985, it features a glossy finish and bears the official Lladro backstamp.Issued: 1972Dimensions: 13.75"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lladro Chinese Angel, model 01004536, also known as Angel Chino, is a beautifully sculpted porcelain figurine designed by Fulgencio Garcia. Issued in 1969 and retired in 2004, this charming piece features a serene angel playing a violin. The figurine showcases Lladro’s signature soft pastel tones and high-gloss finish, embodying elegance and tranquility. The underside bears the Lladro blue backstamp, ensuring its authenticity as a finely crafted Spanish porcelain collectibleArtist: Fulgencio GarciaIssued: 1969-2004Dimensions: 6"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Four Lladro figures, late 20th c, including Old Man with Violin, 35cm h and smaller, printed and impressed marks Overall condition appears to be excellent on two figures, nuns and man with a violin. Damage to the shepherd, staff missing and head unattached to clown with beach ball. Otherwise condition good
A P. Michele Storini violin, of the Collin-Mezin school, labelled 'P. Michele Storini, ..., fecit anno 1906', of caramel colour, thr two piece back of well figured medium curl measuring approx, 356mm, in a modern fitted caseCondition ReportSigns of use with surface scratches and knocks but overall good condition
A Carl Meyer violin, labelled 'Carl Meyer, Voigtlandisches Fabrikat, imported by Ball, Beavon & Co, London', of light caramel colour, the two piece back measuring 358mm, a microphone/pichup has been added along with a jack input and a volume controlCondition ReportRepairs to sides, with glue residue to back and sides.
An early 20th century portrait photograph of the fiddler and composer James Scott Skinner in Scottish dress holding a violin surrounded by hand written inscriptions and a signature including a poem that reads 'Shake the old barn floor with laughter, Beat its flooring like a drum; Batter it with Tullochgorum, Till the storm without is dumb' and a note addressing it to 'Sir James Cantlie H.B.E. F.R.C.S. LLD (from his minstrel friend and patient) London, Halloween 31 Oct 1919' in a card folder. H.35 W.26.5cm
An antique good quality violin, believed to be Dresden school c.1890, no label, the back inlaid with a flamboyant and intricate purfled design, the bridge marked for Aubert A Mirecourt of France, approx 60cm total length, presented in modern case with 2 bows, one bow marked Knoll, the other unmarked
A nine piece German porcelain monkey band, a Meissen figure of a cherub together with other 19th century and later porcelain, largest 15cm high. Condition - varies Eight monkeys are marked with an arm holding a sword; one monkey is Volkstedt; no Meissen monkeys. Volkstedt drum detached at his left thigh; one monkey cello scroll chipped and incomplete; one mokey violin scroll chipped and incomplete; drummer monkey right hand glue re-attached, ponytail chipped; claret jacket monkey hands missing; turban monkey turban chipped; green jacket monkey chipped and incomplete; one chair - arm incomplete; figure in pink and white drape instrument incomplete; blue-jacket figure good. Egg vase handle missing, other faults.
TWO CASED VIOLINS, one electric, the other with an attached pick-up, comprising a Yamaha Silent Violin model SV-100, serial no 010074, and a violin with two piece back, pick-up, paper label reading 'Excelsior, Copy of Gio. Paolo Maggini, Fecit Dreadae. Anno 18, Especially made for ', length of back 35.5cm, in a single case, with three modern bows, etc. (1 case) (Condition Report: the Yamaha violin appears ok though electrics untested, and missing cables and headphones, the latter violin appears in generally fair condition with some wear, paint spatters, scuffs and scratches, no obvious damage to bows, case has some wear)
A BRUNSWICK RODEO SERIES ACOUSTIC GUITAR, model number BMT105-CB, made in China, serial number 86020056 with a fitted hard case and a Chinese made 'Skylark' violin with bow and fitted case (2) (Condition Report: there is a chip on the front of guitar, bow is missing hair, violin is dusty, in need of attention)
A VIOLIN, A CASE, AND A SCRATCH-BUILT INSTRUMENT to include a cased violin (many elements missing, chipped edges sold a/f), with a bow (frayed), an additional hardshell case (multiple stickers), and an irregularly shaped four-stringed scratch-built instrument (needs restringing) with a handmade wooden case (3) (Condition Report: items sold as found)
Lladro porcelain table lamp featuring the Boy with Violin figurine (#1004634). This elegant piece depicts a young violinist in a serene pose, dressed in a bowler hat and tailored suit, seated on a textured rock with a tree trunk extending upward to form the lamp’s base. The glossy pastel glaze highlights Lladro's signature delicate craftsmanship. Marked on the underside with the Lladro backstamp. Measures 26.5"H.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear. Shade is not included. Tested, functionality not guaranteed.
Original vintage advertising poster promoting a BBC Symphony Orchestra concert of music by Berg and Schubert conducted by the Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink (b 1929) with Sir John Pritchard as chief conductor, Gyorgy Pauk on violin and Paul Crossley on piano, held at the Barbican Centre in London. Fantastic design by the notable Modernist graphic designer Pat Schleger (1928-2015; wife and colleague of Hans Schleger Zero) featuring colourful abstract waving shapes in yellow, white and blue against a black background with the text below in stylised white and yellow letters with the Barbican logo. Very good condition, faint creases. Country: UK, year: 1983, artist: Pat Schleger, size(cm): 76x51.