A LALIQUE `AVALLON' VASE
A LALIQUE `AVALLON' VASE
Designed in 1927
Clear, frosted and opalescent glass, engraved R.Lalique France, No 986, 14.5cm high
There are several deep surface scratches across the base of the interior. These do not extend through to the underside. There are some light surface scratches around the inside of the rim
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PAIR OF SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS WITH ASSOCIATED SILVER THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA BRANCHES (2)
A PAIR OF SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS WITH ASSOCIATED SILVER THREE LIGHT…
Each candlestick with a tapered octagonal stem, raised on a beaded circular foot, the candlesticks London 1961, the three light branches Sheffield 1919, height 42cm, (loaded)
Condition ReportCandelabra 1; there is a small split and a crease to the silver below the principal sconce, otherwise minor surface wear.  It has not been possible to remove all three sconces to…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £400 - £500
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE AND FOUR FURTHER SMOKING RELATED ITEMS (5)
A SILVER RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE AND FOUR FURTHER SMOKING RELATED ITEMS…
The cigarette case with engine turned decoration, Chester 1917, gross weight 178 gms, a Dunhill gilt metal cased gas lighter, a Dunhill silver plated petrol lighter, a Dupont, Paris gilt metal gas…
Condition Report.Gilt metal Dunhill lighter; Interior rather grubby, but looks ok, no flint is present so unable to light, exterior wear to the engine turning and to the gilt finish, particularly…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A VICTORIAN SILVER SEVEN BAR TOASTRACK
A VICTORIAN SILVER SEVEN BAR TOASTRACK
The bars of curved form, the rectangular base with engraved decoration, raised on four feet and having a shaped openwork handle, length 16cm, London 1845, weight 308 gms
Condition report: In good condition overall, with general age-related wear, tarnishing and minor distortion to the bars and centre rail, which runs across the under tier. There do not appear to be…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £120 - £180
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER MATCHED FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (4)
A SILVER MATCHED FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (4)
Comprising; a coffee pot, London 1853, a teapot, Sheffield 1826, a twin handled sugar bowl, Sheffield 1824 and a milk jug, Sheffield 1824, each piece of baluster form with bold floral and foliate…
Ivory license No 8H6XSCB2Condition Report;  Coffee/hot water jug; pin connecting handle at top is loose and coming out, the other pin at the top protrudes slightly at both ends, one or two small…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £900 - £1,100
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A GEORGE V 1911 HALF SOVEREIGN PENDANT FITTED WITH A NECK CHAIN (2)
A GEORGE V 1911 HALF SOVEREIGN PENDANT FITTED WITH A NECK CHAIN (2)
The half sovereign in a 9ct gold mount, the neckchain with a boltring clasp
Condition Report;  There are no marks to the neckchain or to the clasp, combined weight 11 gms. The neckchain is offered as gilt, but has not been tested by us..As the half sovereign is in a 9ct gold…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £130 - £160
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A VICTORIAN OVAL PENDANT LOCKET
A VICTORIAN OVAL PENDANT LOCKET
Glazed within, the front crest engraved within a Latin motto garter surround, the back monogram engraved, circa 1870, gross weight 32.2 gms, with a case
Condition report - Locket is unmarked and in worn condition, covered in scratches and the bale is dented. internal glazed compartment, one panel cracked in half.case not original.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £350 - £450
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong 4to (290 x 455mm), comprising 6 etched plates of horse racing and other printed material. Please see the full description.
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong…
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong 4to (290 x 455mm), comprising 6 etched plates of horse racing, each captioned "Northumberland Races 1826", and sub-captioned …
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy, London, 1747-48, folio (205 x 180mm), 46 engraved views, modern leather, slipcase. Sold not subject to return.
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy, London, 1747-48, folio …
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy: Or, a New Chorographical Description of all the Dominions Subject to the King of Great Britain. Comprehending The British Isles, The Electoral States,…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOWLES, Carington (1724-93). Post-Chaise Companion ... Second edition, London, 1782, 2 volumes, small 8vo, 101 double-page engraved maps, attractively bound in later full vellum gilt. With 5 other books of related interest. (7)
BOWLES, Carington (1724-93). Post-Chaise Companion ... Second edition,…
BOWLES, Carington (1723-93).  Bowles's Post-Chaise Companion; or, Travellers Directory through England and Wales: being an Actual Survey of all the Direct and principal Cross Roads, with the Mile…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
Ellen, or The Naughty Girl Reclaimed, A Story, Exemplified in a Series of Figures, London, 1811, original printed wrappers, slipcase. With 9 cut-out hand-coloured aquatint figures of Ellen, interchangeable head and one hat only ([?]of 5). RARE.
Ellen, or The Naughty Girl Reclaimed, A Story, Exemplified in a Series of…
Ellen, or The Naughty Girl Reclaimed, A Story, Exemplified in a Series of Figures. London: "Printed for S. and J. Fuller, at the Temple of Fancy, Rathbone Place, Where are also sold Books of…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
"The Geographical and Historical Travellers through England & Wales. An Amusing and Instructive Game," [?London, no publisher], c.1840, hand-coloured lithographed map, views, folding into original cloth folder lettered in gilt. RARE.
"The Geographical and Historical Travellers through England & Wales. An…
"The Geographical and Historical Travellers through England & Wales. An Amusing and Instructive Game" [title taken from the upper cover of the folder]. [London: no publisher, n.d. but c.1840]. Hand…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HEATH, William (1794-1840). Good Dinners, London, 1824, 9 hand-coloured plates [Bound with:] [Henry ALKEN. British Proverbs], London, 1824, 6 hand-coloured plates, 2 vols. bound in one, oblong 4to, modern morocco. Both works RARE. With another book. (2)
HEATH, William (1794-1840). Good Dinners, London, 1824, 9 hand-coloured…
HEATH, William (1794-1840, illustrator).  Good Dinners. Dress'd by W. Heath and Served by Thos. McLean at his Hotel in the Haymarket. [London:] Thomas McLean, Jan 10th, 1824. Hand-coloured engraved…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HUTTON, William (1723-1815).  The History of the Roman Wall ... The Second edition, London, 1813, 8vo, plates, contemporary calf. With 7 other works of related interest in 8 vols. (9)
HUTTON, William (1723-1815). The History of the Roman Wall ... The Second…
HUTTON, William (1723-1815).  The History of the Roman Wall, which Crosses the Island of Britain, from the German Ocean to the Irish Sea. Describing its Antient state, and its Appearance in the Year…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.). Rerum ab se gestarum commentarii, Lyon, 1603, small 8vo, 2 folding engraved maps, 2 full-page folding engraved illustrations, contemporary vellum, clasps. With 11 other miscellaneous books. (12)
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.). Rerum ab se gestarum…
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.).  Rerum ab se gestarum commentarii, Hac postrema editione, ab innumeris mendis, quibus scatebant, repurgati. Lyon: Apud Joan. Pillehotte, 1603. Small 8vo…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
The Chameleon  ... in French and English, for Young Persons, London, [c.1840], small square 8vo, engraved frontispiece, original red cloth. The author is unknown. With 4 other children's and illustrated books. (5)
The Chameleon ... in French and English, for Young Persons, London, [c…
The Chameleon; or, Conversations on Every-Day Subjects, in French and English, For Young Persons. By F. M. London: John Souter, [c.1840]. Small square 8vo (133 x105mm). Engraved frontispiece,…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £70 - £100
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
WOOD, John (d.1847, cartographer).  "Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham." [Title on inserted leaf.] Edinburgh: John Wood, [1822-28]. Folio (570 x 382mm). 15 double-page engraved town plans, collected in a modern atlas. Please see footnote below.
WOOD, John (d.1847, cartographer). "Town Atlas of Northumberland and…
WOOD, John (d. 1847, cartographer).  "Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham." [Modern title on inserted leaf.] Edinburgh: John Wood, [1822-28]. Folio (570 x 382mm). 15 double-page engraved town…
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). A Bear Called Paddington, London, 1958, 8vo, original pink cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST "PADDINGTON" NOVEL, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed on the front free endpaper, "To Nina, with best wishes, Michael Bond."
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). A Bear Called Paddington, London, 1958, 8vo,…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  A Bear Called Paddington. London: Collins, 1958. 8vo (200 x 135mm). Half title, illustration of Paddington Bear on title and other illustrations in the text by Peggy…
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, inscribed, "To Nina, with best thanks, Michael." With 5 other Paddington books, one a PRESENTATION COPY, and a typed letter from the author. (7)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Paddington Abroad. London: Collins, 1961. 8vo (200 x 135mm). Half title, illustrations on half title, title and in the text by Peggy Fortnum. Original blue cloth, spine…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo, illustrations by Daphne Bowles, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY; with 3 other books, 2 of which PRESENTATION COPIES. (4)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo,…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Here Comes Thursday! London: George G. Harrap, 1966. 8vo (213 x 140mm). Half title, illustrations on title and in the text, some full-page, by Daphne Bowles. Original blue…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 23 OF 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, and with a typed letter by the author. Gibbs A6a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with the publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, the…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 133 of 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Gibbs A6a. With 10 other signed limited edition books by the same author, all but one PRESENTATION COPIES. (11)
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, spine…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Captain Bottell. London, 1933. 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket (some fraying). FIRST EDITION, second impression, PRESENTATION COPY. With c. 70 other books mostly by, and an archive relating to, James Hanley. (qty)
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Captain Bottell. London, 1933. 8vo, original…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Captain Bottell. London: Boriswood, 1933. 8vo (209 x 135mm). Half title. Original black cloth decorated in silver and red, dust-jacket with price of "8s. 6d." unclipped …
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Drift. A Novel, London, 1930, 8vo, original blue cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST NOVEL, LIMITED TO 500 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, "For Nina, with love from James, 18.8.'66." RARE. Gibbs A1a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Drift. A Novel, London, 1930, 8vo, original…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Drift. A Novel. London: Eric Partridge, 1930. 8vo (185 x 125mm). Half title, one-page of publisher's advertisements on the verso of the half title. Original blue cloth,…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT

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