CLARKE, Graham (b.1941, illustrator). Balyn and Balan, Monchelsea: Ebenezer Press, [1969], folio, coloured linocut text and plates by Clarke printed on folded sheets, each plate initialed by the artist, original boards. ONE OF 25 ARTIST'S PROOF COPIES.
CLARKE, Graham (b.1941, illustrator). Balyn and Balan, Ebenezer Press, …
CLARKE, Graham (b.1941, illustrator).  Balyn and Balan. Boughton Moncheslea, Kent: Ebenezer Press, [1969]. Folio (510 x 355mm). Coloured linocut title, text and plates by Graham Clarke, printed on 16…
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). Nostromo, London, 1904, 8vo, (some staining and spotting), original blue cloth lettered and decorated in white, spine gilt (rubbed). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, of what is widely-regarded as the author's masterpiece.
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). Nostromo, London, 1904, 8vo, (some staining…
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924).  Nostromo. A Tale of the Seaboard. London: Harper & Brothers, 1904. 8vo (184 x 125mm). Half title, publisher's advertisement on the verso of half title, woodcut printer's…
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). Youth, London, 1902, 8vo, original cloth gilt (spine darkened and spotted). FIRST EDITION of this collection of three stories which includes "Heart of Darkness", arguably the author's best-known work.
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). Youth, London, 1902, 8vo, original cloth gilt …
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924).  Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902. 8vo (190 x 125mm). Half title with publisher's advertisement on the…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £800
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz", Falls Village, CT, New Haven, CT, New York City, and Stockbridge, MA, 1939-55. (15)
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two…
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956, German-American expressionist painter).  A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz"…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS - T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935). Crusader Castles, London, 1936, 2 volumes, 4to, illustrations, 2 folding maps contained in envelope, original half morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 135 OF 1,000 COPIES. (2)
GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS - T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935). Crusader Castles,…
GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS - Thomas Edward LAWRENCE [i.e. "Lawrence of Arabia"] (1888-1935).  Crusader Castles, edited by A. W. Lawrence. London: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1936. 2 volumes, 4to (250 x…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van (1563-1611). Histoire de la Navigation ... Aux Indes Orientales, Amsterdam, 1638, 3 parts in one volume, folio, 3 engraved titles, portrait, 6 maps, 33 plates (?only of 36), contemporary calf (re-backed). Third French edition.
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van (1563-1611). Histoire de la Navigation ... Aux…
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van (1563-1611).  Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hugues de Linschot Hollandois: Aux Indes Orientales. Contenant diverses Descriptions des lieux iusques à present descouverts…
Hammer price: £16,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
MANWOOD, John (d.1610). A Treatise of the Laws of the Forest ... The Third Edition, London, 1665, 8vo, printed in black letter (mainly marginal spotting, staining and browning), contemporary calf (rebacked, rubbed). With 2 defective books. (3)
MANWOOD, John (d.1610). A Treatise of the Laws of the Forest ... The Third…
MANWOOD, John (d.1610).  A Treatise of the Laws of the Forest, Wherein is declaered not onely those Laws, as they are now in force, but also the Original and beginning of Forests; and what a Forest…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
PORTLOCK, Nathaniel (c.1748-1817). A Voyage Round the World; but more particularly to the North-West Coast of America, London, 1789, 4to, portrait, folding general chart, 17 plates and charts only (of 18), old boards wrapped in hessian. FIRST EDITION.
PORTLOCK, Nathaniel (c.1748-1817). A Voyage Round the World; but more…
PORTLOCK, Nathaniel (c.1748-1817).  A Voyage Round the World; but more particularly to the North-West Coast of America: Performed in 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, in the King George and Queen Charlotte…
Estimate: £500 - £800
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022) - "Hardy Amies Ltd. Her Majesty the Queen. Order Book", 4to, 1962-68, 95-pages with carbon copy orders, including descriptions, prices, and sometimes the occasions on which the clothes were to be worn, original wrappers.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022) - "Hardy Amies Ltd. Her Majesty the Queen.…
QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022) - [Printed label on the upper cover of the order book:] "Hardy Amies Ltd. 14 Savile Row, W1." With the Royal Coat-of-Arms and "By Appointment Her Majesty The Queen…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
SANSOVINO, Francesco (1521-83). Historia Universale dell' Origine, et Imperio de' Turchi, Venice, 1582, 4to, 14 woodcut illustrations of Turkish costume (variable browning and staining), contemporary full vellum.
SANSOVINO, Francesco (1521-83). Historia Universale dell' Origine, et…
SANSOVINO, Francesco (1521-83).  Historia Universale dell' Origine, et Imperio de' Turchi ... Et riformata in molte sue parti per ordine della Santa Inquisitione. Nella quale si contengeno le leggi,…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £400 - £600
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2024 , 17:00 GMT
SIR JOHN LAVERY (IRISH, 1856-1941)
SIR JOHN LAVERY (IRISH, 1856-1941)
Study for ‘The Ratification of the Irish Treaty in the House of Lords, December 1921’
signed 'J Lavery' (lower left), inscribed 'HOUSE OF LORDS STUDY/ LAVERY' (on the backboard)
oil on canvas-board…
Catalogue NoteArguably, 16 December 1921 is one of the most auspicious dates in British history. On that Friday, the Irish Treaty passed from the Commons to the House of Lords for ratification. …
Hammer price: £35,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
21 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
21 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
CHARLES WOLLASTON (BRITISH, B. 1914)
CHARLES WOLLASTON (BRITISH, B. 1914)
The Garden Path
signed 'c h. Wollaston' (lower left) and inscribed with artist's name (verso)
oil on canvas
51 x 41cm
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Provenance
Sale, Toovey's, Washington, West Sussex, 28th November 2018, lot…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £250 - £350
21 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
21 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Late 18th/early 19th century
The sides enamelled with the Immortals and two deer beneath a pine tree, 30.25cm high
The base has previously been drilled for electricity and has now been well restored. Some typical cracks to the enamel above the foot. 
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A CHINESE BRONZE LUDUAN-FORM CENSER
A CHINESE BRONZE LUDUAN-FORM CENSER
Probably 17th century
The mythical creature standing four-square on a snake which slithers up one leg, the hinged head with open mouth and bulging eyes and crowned by a spikey horn, 34cm high
Some wear consistent with age, but overall in good condition
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A TALL CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE BEAKER VASE
A TALL CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE BEAKER VASE
Kangxi
Enamelled each side with a panel of ladies in a courtyard and ladies standing along the walls of a palace between pennants, 46cm high
Large section of the rim with plaster repair, approx. 27cm by 5cm at deepest point. Chips to to the rim at each end of the repair. There is another repair to the rim, approx. 6cm by 1cm which has a…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £500 - £700
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
19th century
The sides pierced with cash and enamelled with a bird in flowering branches, the top painted with flowers on a blue ground, 22cm high
Overall in good condition with a tiny amount of wear
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND DAYAZHAI STYLE GARDEN SEAT
A CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND DAYAZHAI STYLE GARDEN SEAT
Late 19th century
Of barrel with pierced `cash' to the sides and top, painted with two brown and grey dragons amongst grisaille flowers between turquoise borders, 46cm high
Some rubbing to the gilding on the cash and moulded studs. Some surface wear to the top
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
20 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A SILVER AND BLOODSTONE SQUARE CASED TRAVELLING CLOCK AND ANOTHER CLOCK (2)
A SILVER AND BLOODSTONE SQUARE CASED TRAVELLING CLOCK AND ANOTHER CLOCK (2)
The first with a keyless wind jewelled lever movement, detailed Swiss Made, the top and two side panels mounted with bloodstone, the brushed gilt dial with black Arabic numerals and detailed 8 days,…
The movement of any watches has not been tested for accuracy or time keeping and Bellmans does not guarantee the future working of any watch. Please note that any individual movement parts may be…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY SILVER JEWELLERY (37)
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY SILVER JEWELLERY (37)
Comprising; an identity bracelet, two further bracelets, a silver gilt curb link bracelet, two bangles, four rings, three brooches, a blue gem set necklace, an open curb link neckchain, four further…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £120 - £160
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RING
A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RING
Mounted with alternating round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, in a three row design, detailed SIM, ring size P½, gross weight 9.2 grams
All gemstone and diamond weights, colour and clarity have been assessed mounted and are of our opinion only, with the exception of certificated items.CONDITION REPORTRound brilliant cut diamonds…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £350 - £400
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
TWO GOLD AND VARICOLOURED AGATE SCOTTISH STYLE BROOCHES (2)
TWO GOLD AND VARICOLOURED AGATE SCOTTISH STYLE BROOCHES (2)
Comprising; a circular brooch, with an open centre, having engraved decoration, diameter 4.2cm, unmarked and a brooch designed as two entwined hearts, with a coronet surmount (one agate lacking), the…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £120 - £160
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
AN 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND HEART PENDANT AND A PAIR OF EARSTUDS (3)
AN 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND HEART PENDANT AND A PAIR OF EARSTUDS (3)
The open heart shaped pendant mounted with circular cut diamonds, width 1.6cm and a pair of 9ct gold, amethyst and diamond earstuds, each claw set with five heart shaped amethysts and with a small…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
18 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A DECORATED SHEET METAL COFFER OR DOCUMENT BOX
A DECORATED SHEET METAL COFFER OR DOCUMENT BOX
19th Century
With steel loop carrying handle, hinged lock plate and mounted brass initials ‘C A’, , 35cm wide, 24.5cm deep, 20cm high
This box is now open and the key is avaialbe
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
19 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
19 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
TWO PAIRS OF IRON ANDIRONS, FIREBASKET AND A ROYAL COAT OF ARMS FIREBACK (7)
TWO PAIRS OF IRON ANDIRONS, FIREBASKET AND A ROYAL COAT OF ARMS FIREBACK …
Comprising: a pair of brass mounted ball knopped andirons, 62cm high; a pair of black painted andirons, 50cm high; open fire basket, 65cm wide; and the fire-back, 61cm high; together with a…
Provenance: The selected contents of Coltmans House, Berkshire
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £100 - £200
19 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT
19 November 2024 , 17:00 GMT

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