PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, MONGOLIA - An album of 20 mounted albumen silver print photographed views of the Russian colony in Urga [now Ulaanbaatar], Mongolia, the photographs of varying sizes, some mounted two to a page, [late 19th-century].
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, MONGOLIA - An album of 20 mounted albumen silver print…
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, MONGOLIA - An album of 20 mounted albumen silver print photographed views of the Russian colony in Urga, [now Ulaanbaatar], Mongolia, signed in the plate by the photographer, in…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, THE SECOND ANGLO-AFGHAN WAR - An album of 25 FINE mounted albumen silver print photographed views, with a few other unrelated photographs, in a morocco gilt 4to album, [c.1879-80]. With a related printed work in 2 vols. (3)
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, THE SECOND ANGLO-AFGHAN WAR - An album of 25 FINE…
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, THE SECOND ANGLO-AFGHAN WAR - An album of 25 FINE mounted albumen silver print photographed views of Afghanistan taken during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, some double-page, each…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) - E. D'ORS (1881-1954). Pablo Picasso, London, 1930, 4to, 4 pochoir-coloured plates by Picasso, wrappers, portfolio. LIMITED TO 1,200 COPIES, THIS NO. 1,112 OF 650 COPIES IN ENGLISH. With 2 other related books. (3)
PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) - E. D'ORS (1881-1954). Pablo Picasso, London,…
PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) - Eugenio D'ORS (1881-1954).  Pablo Picasso ... Translated from the Spanish by Warre B. Wells. London: A. Zwemmer, 1930. 4to (282 x 225mm). Half title, 4 pochoir-coloured…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
ROYAL SOCIETY, LONDON - The Philosophical Transactions (From the Year 1700 to the Year 1720.) Abridg'd and Dispos'd under General Heads, London, 1721, 4to, 19 folding engraved plates, tables, contemporary calf. FIRST EDITION. With 3 other volumes. (4)
ROYAL SOCIETY, LONDON - The Philosophical Transactions (From the Year 1700…
ROYAL SOCIETY, LONDON - The Philosophical Transactions (From the Year 1700 to the Year 1720.) Abridg'd and Dispos'd under General Heads. In Two Volumes. By Henry Jones ... Vol. IV. Containing Part I.…
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
SHURLOCK, Manwaring (dates unknown). Tiles from Chertsey Abbey, Surrey, Representing Early Romance Subjects, London, 1885, folio, frontispiece and 40 plates printed in colours, original-cloth-backed pictorial boards (shaken, text loose). FIRST EDITION.
SHURLOCK, Manwaring (dates unknown). Tiles from Chertsey Abbey, Surrey,…
SHURLOCK, Manwaring (dates unknown).  Tiles from Chertsey Abbey, Surrey, Representing Early Romance Subjects. London: William Griggs, 1885. Folio (485 x 340mm). Coloured frontispiece, title printed…
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1797, folio, 10 fine illustrations engraved by F. Bartolozzi and P. W Tomkins after W. Hamilton (lacks the frontispiece, some leaves browned), contemporary calf gilt. With 2 other books. (3)
THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1797, folio, 10 fine…
THOMSON, James (1700-48).  The Seasons ... Illustrated with Engravings by F. Bartolozzi, R. A. and P. W. Tomkins ... from Original Pictures Painted for the Work by W. Hamilton. London: Printed for P.…
Hammer price: £25
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of France, London, 1806, 2 volumes, 4to, portrait of the author, 53 plates, most aquatints, VERY FINELY BOUND in contemporary green morocco decorated in gilt and blind. FIRST EDITION. (2)
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of…
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823).  A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of France, in the Year 1802: including a Concise Description of the Sporting Establishments, Mode of Hunting, and Other Field…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82). Travelling Sketches, London, 1866, 8vo, original red cloth gilt, modern slipcase. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. With 12 other works in 19 volumes. (20)
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82). Travelling Sketches, London, 1866, 8vo,…
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82).  Travelling Sketches ... [Reprinted from the "Pall Mall" Gazette.]. London: Chapman and Hall, 1866. 8vo (190 x 128mm). 24-pages of publisher's advertisements, dated…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Asiæ nova delineatio, [Amsterdam: c.1670], hand-coloured engraved map, 435 x 535mm., framed and glazed. With 7 other miscellaneous maps, all framed and glazed. (8)
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Asiæ nova delineatio, [Amsterdam: c.1670],…
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79).  Asiæ nova delineatio. [Amsterdam: c.1670]. Hand-coloured engraved map of Asia, allegorical title cartouche (some light browning and marginal staining), 435 x 535mm.,…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula, [Amsterdam, c.1695], hand-coloured twin-hemisphere world map, with California as an island, Australia and Tasmania with partial outlines, 425 x 525mm., framed and glazed. A FINE COPY.
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula, …
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79).  Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula ... cum Privilegio Ordin: General: Belgii Foederati. [Amsterdam: c.1695]. Hand-coloured engraved twin-hemispherical world map…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960). The Gadfly, New York, "Grosset & Dunlap Publishers", [?]1897 [but later, see note below], 8vo, burgundy buckram. PRESENTATION COPY, the front free endpaper inscribed, "Mrs Lionel True's book, 20 Dec. '34. E. L. Voynich."
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960). The Gadfly, New York, "Grosset & Dunlap…
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960, née BOOLE).  The Gadfly. New York: "Grosset & Dunlap Publishers" [on verso of title: Henry Holt & Co.], [?]1897 [but later, see note]. 8vo (187 x 125mm). Half title,…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS (6)
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS (6)
19th century
Each painted with officials and soldiers in landscapes, set with lion mask and ring handles, the domed covers with buddhist lion knops, 51cm high, wood stands
One vase with rivetted repairs to the rim and neck.Some restoration to the lion knopThe other vase has a chip to the rim, approx. 1.5cm by 1cm which extends into a haircrack, approx. 3cm length.…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT MYTHOLOGICAL SUBJECT PLATES (2)
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT MYTHOLOGICAL SUBJECT PLATES (2)
Qianlong
Each painted in en grisaille and gilt with a nymph and satyr leaning against rocks before two trees, inside a gilt spearhead border beneath four spaced flower sprays, 22.5cm diameter
One plate with some stacking wear around the well. Minor wear elsewhere.The other other plate with a large break to the rim, approx. 11cm by 4cm at deepest point. There are three small pieces…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI BALUSTER VASES (2)
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI BALUSTER VASES (2)
Meiji period
Each painted with branches of flowering prunus against an iron-red ground and between blue foliate borders, 46cm high
Some wear to the gilding
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £400
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS (4)
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS (4)
Early 20th century
Each painted with figures on a terrace watching four woman below on horseback, between yellow ground ruyi head borders filled with flowers, the covers painted with five boys at…
Vases- one vase with a glued section to the rim, approx. 8cm by 4cm at deepest point. Also a fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm length. The other vase has a fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £300
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES (2)
A PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES (2)
Late 19th century
Set with gilt lion mask and ring handles, the sides painted with figure panels alternating with panels of birds and insects amongst flowers, the waisted necks with further…
One vase is in overall good condition with some minor typical wear to the enamels and gilding. The other vase with some restoration to the rim and neck and a restored crack running from the shoulders…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £400
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A KASHMIRI GILT AND ENAMELLED TWO-HANDLED COPPER BOWL
A KASHMIRI GILT AND ENAMELLED TWO-HANDLED COPPER BOWL
Late 19th century
Raised on three ball feet and set with serpent handles, the sides flowering branches against a cobalt-blue and turquoise ground, 28cm wide across handles, 16cm high
The bowl is slightly misshapen. Some wear to the interior. Minor losses of enamel to the exterior
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £150
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A JAPANESE GINBARI ENAMEL SMALL CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER BY SANO TOYOSABURO(2)
A JAPANESE GINBARI ENAMEL SMALL CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER BY SANO TOYOSABURO…
Meiji period
Decorated with irises against a vibrant blue ground, green enamel interior, signed, 9.5cm diameter
There is a chip to the green enamel interior of the box, approx. 0.75cm square. The green enamel interior of the cover has been redone
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £100 - £150
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL DISHES MADE FOR THE DUTCH MARKET
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL DISHES MADE FOR…
Qianlong
Each painted in the centre with the arms of Elias de Haze (1689-1752), inside eight lotus petals enclosing a single lotus flower against a whorl pattern ground, 29cm diameter. Provenance:…
One dish has an area of the restoration to the rim, approx. 9cm by 2.5cm.Some glaze fritting to the rim. The other dish has been broken in half. There is also another haircrack to the rim, approx.…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £80 - £120
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A MINIATURE JAPANESE THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO
A MINIATURE JAPANESE THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO
19th century
Decorated in gold with red flecks with two mother-of-pearl inlaid chrysanthemums and a star-shaped leaf in a fenced garden, against a black and gold diaper-pattern ground, 3.5cm high
Minor losses to the lacquer
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI CHARGERS (2)
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI CHARGERS (2)
Meiji period
Each painted with a central floral medallion, against a ground reserved with panels of shishi amongst flowers and bamboo and smaller panels of birds, 40cm diameter
Overall in good condition with a very minor amount of wear
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASE (2)
A CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASE (2)
19th century
Painted each side with a rectangular figurative panel against a ground filled with birds, flowers and fruit, the waisted neck applied with buddhist lion and cub handles, 45cm high, wood…
Shallow chip to the rim, approx. 3cm by 1.5cm. Glaze starcrack to the base. Glaze crack to the rim, approx. 2cm length. Some wear to the gilding around the rim
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £150 - £200
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A KASHAN BLUE AND COPPER LUSTRE BOWL
A KASHAN BLUE AND COPPER LUSTRE BOWL
13th century
The interior with a central flower medallion inside bird and foliate panels, surrounded by a band of naskh script on a white ground and a further band of script against a lustre ground,…
Extensive restored breaks and wear. 
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A SMALL CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND JARDINIERE
A SMALL CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND JARDINIERE
Circa 1900
Each side painted with a panel of a an official and attendants, against a yellow ground painted with lotus flowers and tendrils, the interior painted with five iron-red carp, 18cm high by…
Shallow glaze chip to the rim, approx. 1cm by 0.5cm. Some wear to the gilding around the rim. Minor wear to the enamels
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £100 - £200
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST

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