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A 5 BORE ITALIAN ROMAN-LOCK CARBINE, LATE 17TH CENTURY ‡ with two-stage barrel, octagonal breech struck with the barrelsmith’s initials, probably ‘CEP’ and with the crested Visconti arms (later), flat bevelled lock chiselled with a mask on the tail, fitted with moulded cock, filed external mainspring and steel en suite with the tail (top-jaw restored), elaborately carved full stock decorated with foliage and grotesque greenman masks, folding butt carved with a further grotesque on the pommel (restored), iron mounts comprising trigger-guard and long belt hook (the iron parts with light pitting), silver escutcheon engraved en suite with the barrel, and inscribed 'Governatore di Como' (later), and carved wooden ramrod-pipe (later ramrod), 43.8 cm barrel

Chevalier,M.: Lettres sur l'Amerique du Nord. 2 Bde. Brüssel, Hauman u.a. 1837. Kl.8°. Mit 1 mehrf. gefalt. grenzkolor. lithogr. Karte. 2 Bl., 484 S.; 2 Bl., 531 S. Hldrbde. d. Zt. mit Rverg. Sabin 12585. - Ausg. im Jahr nach der EA (Paris). - Titel u. Vortitel mehrf. gestemp. - ╔Dabei: (Michelessi,D.).╗ Des Herrn Abt Micheleßi Schreiben an den Herrn Visconti, Erzbischof zu Ephesus, und apostolischen Nuntius zu Wien, über die, den 19. Aug. 1772, in Schweden vorgegangene Staatsveränderung. Nebst der neuen Regierungsform, und andern dahin gehörigen Reden und Schriften. Greifswald, Röse 1773. 8 Bl., 208 S. Ldr. d. Zt. mit Rsch. u. Rverg. (Gebrauchsspuren). - Holzmann-B. III, 4766. - ╔Görres,J.v.╗ 3 Schriften in erster Ausgabe bzw. erster Buchausgabe in 1 Bd. Hldr. d. Zt. mit Rsch. - ╔Enthält:╗ Kirche und Staat nach Ablauf der Cölner Irrung. Weissenburg 1842. 2 Bl, 230 S., 1 Bl. - Zum Jahresgedächtniß des zwanzigsten Novembers 1837. Regensburg 1838. 2 Bl., 46 S. - Der Dom von Köln und das Münster von Strasburg. Regensburg 1842. 1 Bl., 136 S., 3 Bl. - Goed. VI, 207, 55; VI, 206, 50; VI, 206, 54. - Tls. leicht fleckig, St.a.T. - Exlibris Kapuzinerbibliothek der Wallfahrtskustodie Altötting.

Cromek (Thomas Hartley, 1809-1873) Apartment in the Villa Chigi, Ariccia, Rome, point of the brush, watercolours, traces of pencil, heightened with white, signed and dated '1846', and inscribed 'Villa Chigi/ Ariccia', 310 x 405 mm (12 1/4 x 16 in), under glass, faint pentimento of a horse in front of fireplace, minor surface dirt, framed, 1846Provenance:Gifted by the artist; thence by descent in the Cheney familyAnonymous sale. Guy Peppiatt Fine Art, London, 2012Collection of John and Eileen Harris*** The Palazzo Chigi of Ariccia was the ducal palace of the Chigi family located in the centre of the town of Ariccia, near Rome, Italy. It was built between 1664 and 1672, in a Baroque style by the Chigi Family, and was a collaboration between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his pupil Carlo Fontana. Its interior, used by Luchino Visconti as a location for Il Gattopardo (1963), or The Leopard, is now divided into a Piano Nobile, Cardinal's Rooms, and a small museum dedicated to the Roman baroque.

Visconti Ponte Vecchio triple fountain pen limited edition set with box, papers and protective cardboard sleeve. This set was limited to 1345 (825/1345), they were introduced by Visconti in 1995 to commemorate the 650 years of the Pontevecchio bridge in Florence. The caps and barrels are made of rolled celluloid allowing Visconti to use these bright colours that are not seen on their other models, Granite, Adriatic and Pompeii, with matching inserts in cap top. All pens have medium 14 K nibs. Length 5 1/2†and 6 1/2†posted, filling mechanism cartridge/converter fill (converters present). Overall near mint condition, Adriatic pen (ice blue with black) has some finish loss to base of nib, outer cardboard sleeve shows some marks.

Visconti Voyager Manhattan Sapphire Blue stacked celluloid fountain pen, boxed. Deep blue/black stacked celluloid in this vintage inspired pen with gold trim with Visconti medium 18 K 750 gold nib. Length 5 1/2†and 6 1/2†posted, filling mechanism plunger fill. Overall near mint condition, comes in period Visconti box with papers (for different model).

Visconti Voyager Platinum Arc 1935 limited edition fountain pen, with box, outer box and booklet. Visconti produced this Voyager model taking platinum arc material to fabricate a limited series of just 35 pens (10/35). Panelled platinum arc with black and likely platinum plated trim with mahogany and briar wood decorative box, 18 K 750 Visconti medium nib. Length 5 9/16†and 6 11/16†posted, filling mechanism plunger fill. Overall near mint condition, pen appears unused, outer cardboard box has two small flaps missing on one side (large flap intact).

Visconti Giacomo Leopardi limited edition fountain pen with box, papers and protective cardboard sleeve. In 1998 Visconti released this fountain pen to commemorate the bi-centenary of the birth of Giacomo Leopardi, one of greatest Italian poets. This pen was limited to 2000 (451/2000). Sterling silver cap and barrel overlay with 19th century style embellishments along with his poem “The Infinite†engraved on the barrel with Visconti 14 K medium nib. Length 4 13/16†and 6 1/8†posted, filling mechanism cartridge/converter fill (converter absent). Overall excellent condition with some wear to finish near top of barrel.

Visconti Divina sterling silver and black fountain pen and ballpoint set, with ink bottle, box and outer boxes. Black gloss finish with sterling silver inlay, clips show some darkening with wear as do bands below cap, pen with Visconti 14 K 585 medium nib and bayonet style cap enclosure. Length 5 7/16†(ballpoint), 6†and 7†posted (pen), filling mechanism vacuum filler. Overall good condition with wear to clips, inner box of pen and outer box of ballpoint.

Visconti Amigdala blue marble and silver fountain pen with box, outer box and papers. Unusual in that it is marked Visconti Amigdala on the upper cap near clip screw but has no other markings, potentially a later offering than the You & Me limited edition series. Two-tone Visconti 14 K medium nib. Length 5 3/4†and 6 3/4†posted, cartridge/converter fill (converter present). Overall excellent condition, pen appears to have never been filled, slight darkening to clip, one tab of outer box creased.

Visconti Voyager demonstrator limited edition fountain pen with box, outer box and warranty papers. This limited edition pen had 888 produced (852/888), with medium 18k two-tone Visconti 750 nib. Length 5 5/8†and 6 3/4†posted, filling mechanism plunger fill. Overall excellent condition with some slight wear to clip, outer box shows wear to edges.

Visconti made Ulysee Nardin limited edition sterling silver fountain pen and travelling inkwell with decorative wood box, booklet and warranty card. In 2011 Ulysee Nardin saw an opportunity to pair a special pen set with their watches and commissioned Visconti to produce this set. Visconti then produced this very limited production pen using their bayonet style cap and matching traveling inkwell. It was made in sterling silver and 18 K gold, this being the sterling silver, marked #14 on clip and warranty card (likely only 50-100 pieces made). Anchor and the rope motif in sterling silver on bright blue resin with 18 K medium nib. Length 5 3/4†and 7 1/8†posted, filling mechanism vacuum fill. Overall excellent condition with light use, some scratching to top of box and minor wear to interior of box.

Art. Visconti, Ennius Quirinus. Musee Pie-Clementin. Milan 1818. Vols I, II, III, VII, Planches I - VII with 2 others; Walker, Richard. Regency Portraits. London. National Portrait Gallery. 1985. 2 vols. Slip case; with 8 other vols. (23)

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is a stylish and sporty estate car that combines Italian design with practicality and were built between 2004 and 2011. It is a large family car in the compact-executive market segment with four-door saloon and five-door estate variants. Introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the 159 used the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider as well as the Kamal and Visconti concept cars. The 159 placed third in the 2006 European Car of the Year awards. Production of the 159 ended in November 2011. This example, in red from Japan, is one of 13 registered in the UK presently and it features a sleek exterior with characteristic Alfa Romeo styling elements, such as the distinctive grille and sharp lines, with tan leather interior. Under the bonnet, it typically offers a range of engines, including petrol and diesel options, providing a good balance of performance and efficiency, in this case it is powered by the smooth 3.2 V6. The interior is known for its high-quality materials and driver-focused layout, with comfortable seating and a sporty ambiance. Its genuine Gunmetal grey 19-inch Alfa Romeo Spider alloys were refurbished at Lepsons in October 2023. It has a Maxton design gloss black spoiler,Pioneer DAB360 with full Apple Car Play/Android auto integration and reversing camera. It comes with two spare keys and it was professionally resprayed recently in its present original colour and has had both its front suspension arms replaced, full service with new spark plugs. Handling is a strong point for the 159 Sportwagon, with a well-tuned chassis that offers an engaging driving experience. It also includes a decent amount of luggage space, making it a versatile choice for both daily driving and longer trips. This is a rare Alfa Romeo with the highly desirable and rare V6 combined with versatile use with the family in mind. Consigned by James Good.RARE AND DESIRABLE WITH ITS 3.2 V6 ENGINEIMPORTED FROM JAPANWONDERFUL COLOUR COMBINATION

A Russian silver and niello cheroot case, 19th Century, one side engraved with a view of Moscow, the other with initials RG-V under a coronet, 13cm x 7cm approximately 150gAccording to a note with the lot this was the property of Count Richard Guidobni-ViscontiSome surface wear commensurate with age but overall appearance good and closes properly.

Wagner (Johann Martin) Bassorilievi antichi della Grecia o sia fregio del tempio di Apollo Epicurio in Arcadia, first edition, 25 engraved plates by Ruschweyh after Wagner, one folding, foxing, old ink library stamp to title and foot of one plate, contemporary boards, rubbed, [BAL 3561; Blackmer 1756; not in Cicognara], Rome, F.Bourlié, 1814 § Visconti (E.Q.) Mémoires sur des Ouvrages de Sculpture du Parthénon..., first French edition, 1818 bound with Clarac (F., Comte de) Mélanges d’Antiquités Grecques et Romaines...du Musée du Louvre, 1830, 2 works in 1 vol., half-titles, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, spine ends worn, Paris § [Carcacno (G.)], "Signora Petralba". Origine della Greca Architettura..., first edition, 3 folding plates, some loss to lower outer margins at end, original printed wrappers, uncut, rubbed and soiled, upper wrapper almost detached, lower defective and repaired, Milan, 1818, the last two volumes Blackmer copies with book-label; and 4 others, Greek antiquities, v.s. (7)*** The first item is the earliest illustrated record of the celebrated sculptured marbled frieze from the temple of Apollo at Bassae, dating from c.400 BC and portraying Lapiths fighting against Centaurs and Amazons. The sculptures were purchased at auction by the British Museum, where they remain in a designated gallery. 

Kennedy (Richard Hartley) Visconti: An Historical Tragedy, in Five Acts, advertisement f. at end, lacking half-title, title with old ink ownership inscription faintly offset to head and a few tiny marginal holes, final 3ff. with tear to inner margin, some faint damp-staining at beginning and end, foxed and lightly browned throughout, modern antique-style boards, light soiling, Calcutta, Printed for the Author, 1829 § [Mundy (Francis Noel Clarke)] The Fall of Needwood, presentation inscription "From the author" to title, engraved frontispiece (foxed), armorial bookplate, ink inscription "Bought at Sir William Boothby's sale at Ashbourne Hall Nov. 1847 for £12.15.- W. Mundy" to front free endpaper, poems in ink manuscript in a contemporary hand to verso of title and final f., some leaves with pagination corrected in ink manuscript, the odd spot, some very light browning and soiling, contemporary polished calf, spine lacking label and with ends chipped, small scattered staining to upper cover, rubbed, upper cover detached, Derby, Printed at the Office of J. Drewry, 1808, first editions, book-label of J.O. Edwards; and others, most 19th century poetry, v.s. (c.35)

Visconti Opera fountain pen, black with platinum coloured mounts, Visconti 14k gold 585M nib, with original case, booklet and card box.

Visconti pen display case, ink, vintage inkwells, etc.,

DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD LP (OG UK 'DRESS SLEEVE' COPY - 'TONNY' - MERCURY 6338 041). An original first UK pressing of the iconic 1971 LP from David Bowie. This copy features the controversial and quickly withdrawn 'dress' sleeve and contains the misspelling of Tony Visconti on the labels showing 'Tonny' on both sides. The record is in glossy VG condition, each side displays some light surface marks including a couple of lightly feelable marks. The black/ silver text labels are bright and legible with light spindle markings around the centre holes. Matrix/runout: 6338041 1Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 3 & 2Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. The iconic original textured 'dress' sleeve is Ex condition, bright cover and fully legible spine edge. Back cover displays some minor age-related storage wear.

DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD LP (OG UK 'DRESS SLEEVE' COPY - 'TONNY' - MERCURY 6338 041). An extremely well kept very first UK pressing of the iconic 1971 LP from David Bowie. This copy features the controversial and quickly withdrawn 'dress' sleeve and contains the misspelling of Tony Visconti on the labels showing 'Tonny' on both sides. The record is in glossy VG+ condition with hairlines/ surface marks - none of which are feelable. The black/ silver text labels are bright and legible with spindle wear around centre holes. Matrix/runout: 6338041 1Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 4 & 2Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. The iconic original textured 'dress' sleeve is in VG+ condition with wear to the edges and corners. The main image is well presented and the spine is fully legible. No rips or tears.

Vernet, Carle. Campagnes des Français sous le Consulat et l'Empire. 2 Bände. Mit 2 gestochenen Porträt-Frontispizen und 57 (von 120) Kupfertafeln. 47 x 30,5 cm. OHalbleder (beschabt und mit verstärkten Stegen) mit goldgeprägtem Rück- und DTitel bzw. rotes OLeinen (beschabt, bestoßen und mit Einrissen an den Kapitalen) mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und DTitel. Paris, Librairie Rue Visconti, o. J. (ca. 1820). Lipperheide Qk 58. Hiler 875. - Mit zahlreichen Schlachtszenen aus den Napoleonischen Kriegen. - Leicht stockfleckig und unvollständig.

Lavallée, Joseph. Voyage pittoresque et historique de l'istrie et dalmatie. 3 Bl., VIII, 190 S., 1 Bl. Mit gestochenem Frontispiz, gestochenem Titel, 3 Kupferstichen im Text und 26 (von insgesamt 66; von den vorhandenen 3 gefaltete, 1 doppelseitige) Kupfertafeln von Tilbot nach Louis François Cassas. 51 x 31,5 cm. Leder d. Z. (berieben, bestoßen und Gelenke angeplatzt) mit goldgeprägtem roten RSchild und reicher DVergoldung sowie dreiseitigem Goldschnitt. Paris, Vilain, (1802).Vgl. Blackmer 296. Atabey 202. Monglond V, 1175 ff. Nebehay-Wagner 358. Cohen-Ricci 205. Ornamentenstichsammlung 1910. - Erste Ausgabe. Im selben Jahr erschien ebenfalls eine erste Ausgabe aus der Offizin von Didot. Mit schönen und gratigen Darstellungen der Halbinsel Istrien und der Region Dalmatien nach Zeichnungen des französischen Orientalisten Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827), einem Schüler von Lagrenée le jeune und Le Prince. "... visited Istria and Dalmatia in 1782 when he was commissioned by a group of amateurs, among whom was Visconti, to make drawings of the antiquities in that region. The text by Lavallée is in two parts; part i is a general history of the area, part II is edited from Cassas's journal of the voyage" (Blackmer). Die Darstellungen zeigen fantastische Ansichten, Grund- und Aufrisse und Architekturdetails antiker Bauwerke. - Vortitel und weitere Blätter etwas feuchtrandig, leicht stockfleckig, sonst wohlerhaltenes Exemplar.

WLADYSLAW IV VASA: (1595-1648) King of Poland 1632-48. A renowned Patron of the Arts. Wladyslaw gained fame when he defeated the Ottoman Empire and was elected Tsar of Russia by the Seven Boyars in 1610, although he did not accept the Russian throne. An extremely rare L.S., `Vladislaus Rex´, one page, folio, Royal Palace, 8th March 1635, to Archbishop of Larissa, in Italian. The King of Poland refers to `Your Holiness´ and to funds he is expecting to receive from the Pope, stating in part `...Si compaccia Vostra Signoria consegnar al segretario nostro..., de tre continenti la remessa... da Su Santita de dieci mila florini. Che venendo il detto per denarle di nostra commission... di darle in sicura mano a nostro segretario...´ (Translation: "...May Your Lordship be pleased to deliver to our secretary..., from the three continents the remittance... from His Holiness of ten thousand florins. That the said one has come to inform you of our commission... to deliver them into the safe hands of our secretary...") The document bears to the front a small red wax seal partially damaged alongside the King´s signature. With address leaf to the verso. Overall age wear, creasing and staining. Letter professionally restored with paper reinforced. About GNuncio Honorato Visconti (?-1645) Archbishop of Larissa.

ANDRESEN BJORN: (1955- ) Swedish Actor and Musician. Best known for his fourteen years old role, Tadzio, in Luchino Visconti´s film, adaptation of the Thomas Mann novel, Death in Venice (1971). A good signed 5 x 7 colour photograph, the image showing the teenager Andresen in a head and shoulders pose, in a scene of Death in Venice (1971). Signed `B. Andresen´ in dark ink across the image. VG

Visconti Van Gogh Irises Rollerball Pen: The light green natural resin background, with dark blue and yellow variations, is reminiscent of the famous painting.

Visconti Van Gogh Irises Fountain Pen Medium Nib: The light green natural resin background, with dark blue and yellow variations, is reminiscent of the famous painting.

TYRANNOUSAURUS REX Concert Programme and ticket 1969. For the Lion and the Unicorn in the Oak Forests of Faun - Roy Guest presents Tyrannosaurus Rex in concert with John Peel - and Vytas Serelis - Sitar and DAVID BOWIE - MIME. Original 1969 Programme with original Town Hall Birmingham 15th February 1969 ticket. In excellent condition with no rips or tears - Programme measures approx 10 x 8 inches. After leaving John's Children in 1967, Marc Bolan forms the acoustic duo Tyrannosaurus Rex with percussionist Steve Peregrin Took. The duo signs a recording deal with producer Tony Visconti, for release on EMI's Regal Zonophone label. Following a poorly received US tour, Steve Took leaves to work on his own music and is replaced by Mickey Finn

Italy, Parma, Alessandro Farnese III, Cavalotto, c. 1586-91 (CNI 3); together with Genoa, Republic, Denaro, c. 1149-1252; Pavia, Galeazzo II Visconti, Pegione, c. 1359-78 [3]. Fine or better £100-£120

DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD LP (OG UK 'DRESS SLEEVE' COPY - 'TONNY' - MERCURY 6338 041). An extremely well kept very first UK pressing of the iconic 1971 LP from David Bowie. This copy features the controversial and quickly withdrawn 'dress' sleeve and contains the misspelling of Tony Visconti on the labels showing 'Tonny' on both sides. Side 1 is VG+, displays a couple of hairline/ light paper marks. Side 2 strong VG, displays some light heavier but non-feelable paper scuff marks. The black/ silver text labels are bright and legible with spindle wear around centre holes. Matrix/runout: 6338041 1Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 4 & 2Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. The iconic original textured 'dress' sleeve is in great VG condition, has bright legible covers with heavy edge storage wear. Spine edge is mostly legible with some rubbing around the end of the Bowie. A fine copy indeed.

T REX - THE SLIDER LP/ 7"/ CD BOX SET (40TH ANNIVERSARY/ LIMITED EDITION - BLNBOX 500140). A superb 2012 issued 40th Anniversary multi-format Limited Edition box set edition of T. Rex's album The Slider (BLNBOX 500140, Limited Edition of 2000, No: 1172, numbered on the spine edge of the box. Set includes: 2x CDs / 1x DVD / 1x 180gram vinyl LP / 3x 7" singles, 48 page casebound book, 105 minute filmed interview with Tony Visconti, Top Of The Pops and other TV appearances, 40 page book of sheet music, Poster, Plus reproductions of memorabilia and ephemera. Condition is Ex/ Ex+/ Like New).

A boxed Visconti leather purse

VISCONTI, VAN GOGH TWO RESIN FOUNTAIN PENS Cap and Barrel: The marbled blue or green cap and barrel with white coloured clip and cap band Nib and Filling System: Medium bi-coloured and white coloured nibs, stamped 14K 585, cartridge convertor filling system, inked Accessories: Visconti box, information book and outer card packaging Condition Report: Green pen cap cracked Condition Report Disclaimer

VISCONTI, ART NOUVEAU, SPIDERWEB A LIMITED EDITION BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN Cap and Barrel: The black resin cap and barrel with white metal overlay in the shape of a spiderweb, clip and cap bands Nib and Filling System: White coloured nib, stamped 14k 585, piston filling system, inked Accessories: Visconti box, information book and outer card packaging

Pair of 18ct White Gold Diamond Earrings, with ribbon shape, each earring set with three diamonds. Made by Giorgio Visconti of Italy. Gross weight 4 grams. Fully hallmarked.

A collection of pens to include Parker and Visconti

Ancient Roman Silver.- Visconti (Ennio Quirino) Lettera...intorno ad una antica supelletile d'argento scoperta in Roma, second, enlarged edition (first illustrated), 25 engraved plates, title with red pen mark to outer margin, occasional light foxing, handsome contemporary green straight-grain morocco with acanthus leaf border in gilt, spine gilt, a little rubbed at edges, Rome, Salviucci, 1825; and another Florence, 4to & 8vo (2) *** Describes the extraordinary hoard of late Roman silver-gilt found on the Esquiline Hill, comprising a silver coffer containing vases, spoons, basin, bowls, jugs, mirror and other utensils. 

David Bowie LP, The Man Who Sold The World LP - Original UK Release 1971 on Mercury (6338 041) - Textured Non Flipback 'Dress' Sleeve with 'SBL Price Code' and 'Published by Titanic Music Ltd./Chrysalis Music Ltd' on rear - Black / Silver labels with misprinted 'Tonny Visconti' spelling and Titanic Music credit for all tracks - Sleeve EX- (a little rubbing top left corner), Vinyl VG+

Boccaccio 70 (1962), British Quad, 40 x 30 inches, bi-folded Director Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, Mario Monicelli, Luchino Visconti Stars Sophia Loren, Romy Schneider, Anita Ekberg Provenance The Jack Hubbard artwork poster Archive. Jack Hubbard (1913 1985) was a British poster artist who worked from the 1950s to the 1980s producing artwork for 20th Century Fox, Gala, Eros, Mondial, New Realm, British Lion and Embassy. He started his career as a cartographer in the Royal Artillery, and was stationed in India where he achieved the rank of Conductor, a position held by a very small handful of selected Warrant Officers Class 1. After the war, he began painting for the British Studios, predominantly 20th Century Fox, but was not allowed to sign his work as he was freelance. He worked on almost every major Fox release for over 25 years. Jack would journey into Londons Soho Square on a Monday to pick up the film work folder which had stills, synopsis or a story description and other information about the film, and he had to return to the Fox offices on Thursday with usually 3 versions of a poster. Changes to the poster would be made during a meeting to be green lit by the studios publicity manager. Jack came up with the CinemaScope logo which became a registered trademark for Fox. This poster was part of his personal collection of printed works which he worked on. They all came to him direct from the printers and the quads and double crowns were all bi-folded. Condition Report: Excellent condition, tiny edge creasing, light scuffing to reverse

A Sèvres plate with cameo centre, circa 1808Decorated with a plain red border outlined in gilding, the centre with a simple gold band enclosing a finely painted cameo en grisaille of Hera 23.6cm diam., M.Imp.le de Sevres 8 in red enamel to the base, incised marks and L. in red script (minor rubbing to gilding)Footnotes:The source for the many of the cameos painted on pieces from Sèvres services is the three-volume work Iconographique Grec (1811) by Ennio-Quirino Visconti, keeper of antiquities at the Louvre, which publication was commissioned by Napoleon himself (see: Wittwer Raffinesse & Eleganz (2007), p. 158f.).Although not know if this plate was a sample plate for a larger service or indeed a one-off commission, it bears resemblance to the service given to the King of Württemberg by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809. The King had remarked favourably about a service with cameo decoration he saw at the factory on his earlier visit to Paris, and it was added to the list of diplomatic gifts to the Württemberg Court; see C. Leprince, Napoléon I & Sèvres (2016), cat.no.128.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Italian Visconti fountain pen, 18k white and yellow gold nib, marked 750, Firenze, screw cap, 14cm, associated case

Watercolour on paper. Signed "Visconti" in the lower right corner.Size: 70 x 97 cm (approx.); Size with frame: 96.7 x 125 cm.Provenance: - Private collection of Enrique Roig, Valencia.

Watercolour on paper. Signed "Visconti" in the lower right corner.Size: 70 x 98 cm (approx.); Size with frame: 96.6 x 124.8 cmProvenance: - Private collection of Enrique Roig, Valencia.

VISCONTI GREEN PEARLESCENT CANDY STRIPE 'AIDA' FOUNTAIN PEN, ltd. edn. no. 362/1871, octagonal section with white metal bands, cap finial and resin filled clip, 18K bi-metal nibProvenance: private collection Menai BridgeComments: generally good, minor wear, nib slightly bent.

SIGISMUND BATHORY: (1573-1613) Also known as SIGISMOND PRINCE OF TRANSYLVANIA. As a child he succeeded his father as Voivode or ruler of Transylvania. Sigismond abdicated in favour of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, and although he returned to his pillaged territories in 1601 with a Polish army, he could not strengthen his position and settled in Poland. In 1605, Holy Roman Emperor and Spanish King Philip III tried to persuade him to return and claim Transylvania, but he refused. He would later be accused of conspiracy and imprisoned by Rudolf II. Rare L.S., `Affettionatissimo Servitore - Sigismondo´, a bold large and attractive signature with flourish, one page, folio, Kisvarda, city in the north of Hungary, 28th April 1598, to Italian Bishop Alphonso Visconti, in Italian. Sigismund annouces his return `...tutti arrivati sani e salvi..´ (Translation: "...All arrived, healthy and safely...´, and expresses his satisfaction to his correspondent referring to the good words expressed by Pope Clement VII about him, stating in part `...con li commandi benignissimi di sua Santitá spettavo, resta solo che mi raccomandi, per mezzo di V.[ostra] S.[ignoria] Ill.[ustrissi]ma alla Santitá di n[ost]ro signor. Pregando la V. S. Ill.ma et R[everendissi]ma con maggior affetto di cuore che posso...´ (Translation: "...with the most benign commands of His Holiness, it remains only for you to recommend me, through Your S.[ignoria] Ill.[ustrissi] to the Holiness of our Lord. Praying for Your S.[ignoria] Ill.[ustrissi] et R[everendissi]ma but with my heartfelt affection...") With address leaf to Monsignor Alphonso Visconti, bearing also a small red wax seal in good condition. The lower part, small part, of the address leaf is cleanly clipped to the fold. Small overall age wear, with slightly uneven right and bottom edges, otherwise G

VISCONTI LOUIS: (1791-1853) Italian-born French architect and designer, most famous for having designed the tomb of Napoleon at Les Invalides (1842). A.L.S., L Visconti, four pages, 8vo, n.p., 23rd July 1850, to a friend, in French. Visconti writes a largely social letter, explaining that he could not wait any longer to send his friend news, and informing him ´ Je ne sors pas des bains des douches & je ne dirai pas que je suis heureux comme un poisson dans l´eau car les jours de douches me semblent ces punitions du Dante, j´eu recoir cent, et le resultat est que les douleurs s´en vont avec la vie, car je ne puis presque me tenir sur mes jambes, les medecins disent tant mieux.......peut etre ont ils raison l´avenir le decidera ou en sont les marbres; car je vous dirai mon cher......que le corps est ici et la tete vous savez ou´ (Translation: ´ I don't get out of the baths and showers & I wouldn't say that I'm as happy as a fish in water because shower days seem to me like Dante's punishments, I've had a hundred of them, and the result is that the pain goes with life, because I can hardly stand on my legs, the doctors say so much the better....... Perhaps they are right, the future will decide where the marbles are; for I will tell you my dear ...... that the body is here and the head you know where´), also referring to the Greek Gods and various mutual acquaintances before also remarking ´Je voudrais aller vous critiquer, mais j´aurais de la pline a trouver le defaut de la cuirasse car sans vous faire des compliment vous avez un instinct naturel qui est desesperant pour les perdants´ (Translation: ´I'd like to go and criticise you, but I'd be hard pressed to find the flaw in your armour because, without paying you any compliments, you have a natural instinct that is desperate for losers´) and also encouraging his friend to visit Visconti´s daughter as they are close and it would make her very happy. Some very light, minor age wear and a couple of small tears to the final page, only affecting a couple of words of text and not the signature. About VG

Stevenson (Robert Louis). Treasure Island, Puffin Cut-out Book, Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1953, 8 full colour leaves, including wrappers, adapted and designed for the Toy Theatre by Geoffrey Robinson, complete and uncut, 27 x 38 cm, together withDahl (Roald). James and the Giant Peach, 1st edition, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, [1961], colour and monochrome illustrations by Nancy Ekholm Burkert, green endpapers, original red blindstamped cloth, 8vo, plusDulac (Edmund, illustrator). The Bookman, a portfolio of pictures illustrating poems by Edgar Allan Poe, London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1929, 4 tipped-in colour plates, original wrappers, illustrated label laid on upper wrapper, slim folio, and 46 other illustrated children's books, including: Mr Visconti, an extract from Travels with my Aunt, drawings by Edward Ardizzone, 1969, Blackie's Children's Annual, [1917], Jim and the Beanstalk, 1970, Gentleman Jim, 1980, Fungus the Bogeyman, 1977, And to Think that I saw it on Mulberry Street, 1971, The First Circus, 1932, Three Old Favourites, etc., various sizes, mainly slim 4toQTY: (1 box)

3 Visconti Fountain Pens. All of variegated design. One basically red with gold nib and gold coloured detailing. One red/grey with gold nib and gold coloured detailing. Plus one in shades of green with silver nib and silver detailing. VGC. £130-170

A boxed Visconti Rembrandt converter fill fountain pen in twilight having Visconti steel nib.

A boxed with papers Visconti Van Gough Maxi Vanilla converter fill fountain pen having Visconti Duotone M nib.

Adolfo Feragutti Visconti(Pura 1850–1924 Mailand)Portrait einer Frau mit Halskrause und floralem Schal. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten rechts signiert. 38x31,5 cm. Gerahmt.- Kraqueliert.

DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD LP (OG UK 'DRESS SLEEVE' COPY - 'TONNY' - MERCURY 6338 041). Fantastic to see extremely well kept very first UK pressing of the iconic 1971 LP from David Bowie. This copy features the controversial and quickly withdrawn 'dress' sleeve and contains the misspelling of Tony Visconti on the labels showing 'Tonny' on both sides. The record is in lovely Ex condition showing only a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks to the glossy and lustrous playing surfaces. Black/ silver text labels are in extremely bright and clean order. Matrix/runout: 6338041 1Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 4 & 2Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. The iconic original textured 'dress' sleeve is in great Ex condition. Displaying some rather light general edgewear, there are absolutely no rips, tears or seam splits and with the spine very sharp and fully legible. Absolutley no need to upgrade on this copy.

Claudio Mazzi for Visconti, Firenze "Blue Symphony" Limited Edition Fountain Pen No. 006/206, "Venice Carnival" theme from the "Mazzi 2006" series, code 56702, 14K and platinum plated B nib, in leather case with Identity Card and ink, with outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.The pen excellent, some very light wear to case, outer box worn.

Claudio Mazzi for Visconti, Firenze "Running in the Space" Limited Edition Fountain Pen One of 205 of this theme produced, from "The Mazzi Collection" series of 2005, white 14K M nib, with ink and booklet in leather case and branded outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.Excellent, small stain to case interior, wear to outer box.

Visconti, Firenze "The Fortune Dragon" Limited Edition Fountain Pen No. 107/888 worldwide in Vermeil finish, two-tone 18K F nib, in red lacquered case with booklet and Certificate of Control, with outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.The pen excellent, some natural tarnish to the dragon clip, case also appears as new, wear to outer box.

Claudio Mazzi for Visconti, Firenze "The Dragon" Limited Edition Fountain Pen No. 703/88, from the "Millennium" series, two-tone 18k M nib, in pictorial case with booklet and outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.Excellent.

Claudio Mazzi for Visconti, Firenze "Red Symphony" Limited Edition Fountain Pen No. 31/205, from "The Mazzi Collection 2005" series, yellow 14K M nib, in leather case with and booklet, with outer box.Private collection, North-West of England.The pen excellent, there is a miniscule gap in the surface decoration beneath the "Red" of the inscription to the base of the barrel but this is from production, some very light wear to case, outer box worn.

VISCONTI BALLPOINT PEN, in original box

2 Visconti "Frederico II" fountain pens, piston fill with marbled body, limited edition of 800, both numbered with original box and certificatesVery good condition, some wear to inner presentation box at hinge

An excellent selection of 20 signatures from notable (mostly) French writers, artists and directors of the 20th century. Mostly smaller pages affixed lightly to larger pages. To inc: Rene Clair, Andre Maurois, Marcel Achard, Bernard Buffet and Annabel Buffet, Joseph Kessel, Francoise Sagan, Armand Lanoux, Anatole Litvak, Henri Verneuil, Georges Lautner, Michel Cacoyanis, Yves Ciampi, Jacques Demi and Agnes Varda, Vittorio De Sica, Luchino Visconti, William Wyler, Robert Hossein, Andre Hunnebelle, Rene Clement.Signatures obtained in person by our vendor, a keen autograph hunter during his youth in Paris in the 60s/70s.

A Visconti Art of Writing Calligraphy boxed set in orange.