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RUSKIN, John (1819-1900).  Modern Painters. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1851-60. 5 volumes, large 8vo (255 x 172mm). Half titles, 84 engraved, lithographed and mezzotint plates by J. C. Armytage,…

TENNYSON, Alfred Lord (1809-92).  Maud, and Other Poems. London: Edward Moxon, 1855. 8vo (171 x 110mm). Half title, 8-pages of publisher's advertisements dated July 1855 bound in at the front before…

PULP FICTION - "Hank JANSON" [i.e. Stephen Daniel FRANCES (d. 1989)].  Gun Moll for Hire. London: "Published by S. D. Frances. Sale Distributors: Gaywood Press Ltd.", [1948 or later]. 8vo (183 x…

A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the best and most Ancient Copies Extant. With Introductions Historical, Critical, or Humourous. London: Printed for J. Roberts, and D. Leach, 1723-25. 3…

MISCELLANY - Peter Langtoft's Chronicle, (as illustrated and improv'd by Robert of Brunne) from the Death of Cadwalader to the end of K. Edward the First's Reign. Transcrib'd, and now first publish'd…

FIGURES FROM "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND" AND "THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS, AND WHAT ALICE FOUND THERE" - A collection of 8 hand-coloured resin character figures from Lewis Carroll's [i.e.…

CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer (1874-1965).  A "Romeo y Julieta" cigar butt, 50mm. long, with the vendor's British European Airways (BEA) diary for 1963, inscribed on Wednesday 12th June "Nice, Sir…

CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963).  The Savoy Cocktail Book. Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daisies, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other…

BINDING - Robert CARRIER (1923-2006).  Great Dishes of the World. [London:] Nelson, 1963. 4to (272 x 215mm). Half title, coloured photographed plates, illustrations by Sophie Granval (one plate with…

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - Rev. Wilbert AWDRY (1911-97).  A 2-page autograph letter, signed, on paper blind-stamped "Emneth Vicarage, Wisbech", dated "25/6/53", stating, "Dear Mrs Adams, Thank you very…

With enamel painted dial, Roman hours, twin train fusee movement with strike on double bell, card to the reverse printed ‘CHARLES SHAPLAND / CLOCKMAKER / 207, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C’, 26cm wide; 39cm…

With presentation plaque engraved '1000000 Tons Presented to Jack Van Elsen Johannesberg 1924', on wooden base, the clock designed as a shift clock with working miner striking a blue gem encrusted…

Each acanthus scroll arm issuing from a strap-work backplate, terminating in a central up-light with a further four scroll fitments, 80cm high overall Condition report: Originally probably fitted…

Condition report: One with old repaired joints to the top of the scroll arms, and now still slightly loose. Other light shrinkage in areas. Inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks…

Condition report: The marquetry is probably 19th Century but still a decorative piece Various elements are missing and raised up. Spliced repair to the top of the hinged gate leg. Small patch repair…

12.5cm highCondition report: Probably originally  feet from a larger work of art, with brass / alloy pegs to the top - now with verdi gris. Various small inevitable scuffs, scratches and very minor…

Each acanthus scroll arm issuing from a strap-work backplate, terminating in a central up-light with a further four scroll fitments, 80cm high overall Condition report: Originally probably fitted…

48cm deep from the inside of of the seat back to the front edge. Condition report: Very minor scuffs and scratches, together with marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Cream upholstery quite…

Condition report: The lid with a split running the length of the back edge. Later hinges which are also now broken.  Lid loose. Later lock. Wear to the feet and other areas, with inevitable scuffs,…

Good condition

The back of the necklace is a bit discoloured and rather dirty, the front of the necklace, the three old cut diamonds look to be attractive white stones, with only one or two tiny inclusions, the…

Boris Sveshnikov was born in Moscow and trained at the Moscow Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts.  In February 1946, while still a student, Sveshnikov went to buy kerosene and was arrested by…