[PHILLIPS, Richard (1767-1840)]. The Wonders of the Telescope; or, a Display of the Starry Heavens and of the System of the Universe, London, 1809, 8vo, 14 engraved plates, contemporary boards. "New Edition." With 9 other works in 12 vols. (13)
[?PHILLIPS, Richard (1767-1840)]. The Wonders of the Telescope; or, a…
[?PHILLIPS, Richard (1767-1840)].  The Wonders of the Telescope; or, a Display of the Starry Heavens and of the System of the Universe: Calculated to Promote and Simplify the Study of Astronomy ...…
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, INCLUDING VIEWS OF SYDNEY, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, MANILA AND JAPAN - An album of c.176 mounted albumen silver print photographed views, [c.1880]. Please see the full description below.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, INCLUDING VIEWS OF SYDNEY, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, MANILA…
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, INCLUDING VIEWS OF SYDNEY, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, MANILA AND JAPAN - An album of c.176 mounted albumen silver print photographed views, [c.1880], various sizes, some mounted several…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
PISO, Willem (1611-78) & others. De Indiæ utriusque re naturali et medica, Amsterdam, 1658, 3 parts in one volume, folio, additional pictorial title, illustrations, contemporary vellum. Provenance: John Yudkin (bookplate). Second enlarged edition.
PISO, Willem (1611-78) & others. De Indiæ utriusque re naturali et medica,…
PISO, Willem (1611-78) & others.  De Indiæ utriusque re naturali et medica. Libri quatuordecum, Quorum contenta pagina sequens exhibet. Amsterdam: "Apud Ludovicum et Danielem Elzevirios," 1658. 3…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
POCOCK, Roger Ashwell (1865-1941, editor), and others. The Frontiersman's Pocket-Book, London, 1909, small square 8vo, frontispiece, 6-pages of "signals" printed in colours, original limp roan gilt (rubbed). FIRST EDITION. RARE.
POCOCK, Roger Ashwell (1865-1941, editor), and others. The Frontiersman's…
POCOCK, Roger Ashwell (1865-1941, editor), and others.  The Frontiersman's Pocket-Book. Compiled and Edited by Roger Pocock on Behalf of the Council of the Legion of Frontiersmen. London: John Murray…
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
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…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
RONSS, Baudouin van (1525-96). De magnis Hippocratis lienibus, Pliniique stomacace ac sceletyrbe, Wittenberg, 1585, 8vo, 2 full-page woodcut illustrations, modern boards. Provenance: From the Collection of John Yudkin (bookplate). Second edition.
RONSS, Baudouin van (1525-96). De magnis Hippocratis lienibus, Pliniique…
RONSS, Baudouin van (1525-96).  De magnis Hippocratis lienibus, Pliniique stomacace ac sceletyrbe, seu vulgò dicto scorbuto commentariolus. Accessere eiusdem epistolæ quinq: eiusdem argumenti.…
Estimate: £300 - £500
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
SAVONAROLA, Michele (c.1384-1466). Libro della natura et virtu delle cose, che nutriscono & delle cose non naturali, Venice, 1576, 4to, vellum. Provenance: From the Collection of John Yudkin (bookplate). Second edition of this important work on nutrition.
SAVONAROLA, Michele (c.1384-1466). Libro della natura et virtu delle cose,…
SAVONAROLA, Michele (c.1384-1466).  Libro della natura et virtu delle cose, che nutriscono & delle cose non naturali, con alcune osseruationi per conseruar la sanità, & alcuni quesiti bellissimi da…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £800
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
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 LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT TWO HANDLED VASES (2)
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT TWO HANDLED VASES (2)
Meiji period
The compressed body decorated in high relief with cranes in flight above breaking waves, the shoulders with a band of kiku, the flared neck with archaistic style parcel gilt lappets,…
One dragon is lacking a whisker. Each of the dragons has come loose from the solder by which they are attached to the handle. One of the vases has scattered gilt patches on the gadroon shoulders…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £300 - £500
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
DAVE BUONAGUIDI (BRITISH, B. 1964) (4)
DAVE BUONAGUIDI (BRITISH, B. 1964) (4)
Amsterdam - I Fucking Love This Place
signed with initials and inscribed 'AP' (lower right)
screenprint
42.5 x 55cm
together with Gossip among the Stuff, serigraph, signed, dated and numbered '2013…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £150 - £250
23 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
23 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A DOCUMENTARY CREAMWARE BOWL
A DOCUMENTARY CREAMWARE BOWL
Dated 1776
Printed in black to the interior with the `Opera Girl' above the name, `Mary Bickford' and the inscription, 'When this you see Remember me Tho' many miles a distance be - BUSHIPSTENTON-…
Minor restoration to the rim. Minor wear and scuffing to the rim. Minor wear to the black enamel line border
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
23 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
23 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A REGENCY MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK AND BRACKET (2)
A REGENCY MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK AND BRACKET (2)
Early 19th Century
The case with pierced brass frets to the sides and gilt brass drop handles, ripple moulding above the plinth on ball feet, the painted dial inscribed ‘J. Roger’s, Charing Cross,…
Condition report: The case: Various repairs and restorations in areas, including a later section to the top right side of the stepped top. Numerous veneer shrinkage cracks , see extra photos. Also…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU TWIN BRANCH WALL APPLIQUES (2)
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU TWIN BRANCH WALL APPLIQUES (2)
Late 20th Century
Modelled with twin-handled urn flame finials supported by cherub herms, 48cm high
Condition Report:One branch has become detached at the point of a historic repair - see images.General wear , scuffs and small marks consistent with age and use, with some paint residue in places…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE AUSTRIAN PAINTED TERRACOTTA EGYPTIAN REVIVAL VASE
A LARGE AUSTRIAN PAINTED TERRACOTTA EGYPTIAN REVIVAL VASE
20th Century
Of Amphora style, the central frieze depicting a Pharaoh hunting on a chariot in polychrome decoration with scarab beetle motif above, twin glazed handles, 63cm high; 39cm wide
Condition Report:Some small chips particularly around the foot. Patches of residue or other, see pictures.
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £80 - £120
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A WHITE PAINTED CAST-IRON PORTRAIT BUST OF A NEO-CLASSICAL WOMAN
A WHITE PAINTED CAST-IRON PORTRAIT BUST OF A NEO-CLASSICAL WOMAN
Early 20th Century
Modelled in drapery and headdress, on socle base, 64cm high
Condition report: 64cm highSome discolouration and rust appearing beneath the painted surface.  Varying layers of paint. See extra images. 
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £80 - £120
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A CONTINENTAL WHITE GLAZED CERAMIC EGRET
A CONTINENTAL WHITE GLAZED CERAMIC EGRET
20th Century
With bronze alloy legs and foliage, mounted on a ceramic and ebonised base, 49cm
Condition report: This is more suited to indoors. Repaired join where the legs meet the body. See extra images. Oxidization to the metal in areas. Dirt and dust commensurate with use and age, notably…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £30 - £50
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE MODEL OF A PAINTED GESSO, HESSIAN AND WIRE FRAMED ELEPHANT
A LARGE MODEL OF A PAINTED GESSO, HESSIAN AND WIRE FRAMED ELEPHANT
Probably 20th Century
Possibly a processional figure, 165cm wide; 143cm high approx
Condition report: Overall in quite worn condition, with many holes, gaps, creases, chips to paintwork and general wear. Fraying to the feet. Lacking ears and tail, also lacking markings for the eyes.…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £150
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A FRENCH AESTHETIC TASTE BLACK SLATE AND GILT DECORATED MANTEL CLOCK
A FRENCH AESTHETIC TASTE BLACK SLATE AND GILT DECORATED MANTEL CLOCK
The case with gallery, decorated panels and central dial with birds, foliage and insects, Roman hours to the chapter ring, twin train movement numbered 262, count wheel strike on bell, pendulum and…
Condition report: The clock is structurally sound. Wear to the gilding. Inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age. Front left bottom corner with a…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
PETER TERESZCZUK (UKRAINIAN-AUSTRIAN 1875-1963): AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE AND IVORY MOUNTED FIGURE OF A FEMALE WITH BASKET AND GAME BIRDS
PETER TERESZCZUK (UKRAINIAN-AUSTRIAN 1875-1963): AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE AND…
Early 20th Century
Cast with inscribed signature 'P. Tereszczuk' and foundry monogram AR, 31cm high
Condition Report:One arm detached but present. Hairline crack to the bet arm, small chip to the chest and other hairline cracks (see images. Variation in the patination specifically around the skirt.…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
AN AMERICAN GILTWOOD MAHOGANY AND VERRE ÉGLIOMISÉ BANJO WALL TIMEPIECE
AN AMERICAN GILTWOOD MAHOGANY AND VERRE ÉGLIOMISÉ BANJO WALL TIMEPIECE
Circa 1815
'Willard Patent Timepiece' by Aaron Willard, Boston, surmounted by a gilt finial, with 7in white painted dial signed Aaron Willard, Boston, the single train movement with anchor escapement…
Simon Willard designed this model of clock around 1802.  It became the most famous clock in American history.  The Brothers Willard worked in collaboration and are one of the most ingenious early…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A SWISS INLAID WALNUT MUSIC BOX PLAYING SIX AIRES
A SWISS INLAID WALNUT MUSIC BOX PLAYING SIX AIRES
Late 19th Century
By Paillard, Vaucher et Fils (P. V. F.), St Croix, number 14641, 10" barrel, in polished walnut case with stepped out base, 54cm wide
Condition report: The case is worn with fading to the top and some small veneer loss. The teeth are present. General wear inevitable scuffs, tarnishing and marks to the movement, commensurate with…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
MAPPIN & WEBB: A BRASS CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK AND ANOTHER (2)
MAPPIN & WEBB: A BRASS CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK AND ANOTHER (2)
20th Century
The plain brass case with capped corners, a white dial with Roman Numerals and signed Mappin & Webb Ltd, with winding key, 13.5cm high excluding handle; Together with a smaller…
Condition report: Both with winding keys, which could be associated. We can not offer any guarantee of the working order of these clocks or that they keep good time. However, they are ticking at…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
24 June 2025 , 01:00 BST

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