NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018). A Christmas Cracker, [Shrewsbury], 1991-2018, 26 numbers (lacking 1994 & 2013), 8vo, wrappers, all but the last INSCRIBED, "Charles and Jane [Williams], With Christmas love, John." Please see the note on provenance. (26)
NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018). A Christmas Cracker, [Shrewsbury], 1991…
NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018).  A Christmas Cracker being a commonplace selection. [Shrewsbury or no place: Livesey Limited or no publisher], 1991-93, 1995-2012, 2014-2018 (i.e. lacking the…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A COMPLETE RUN OF THE WORLD'S MOST CELEBRATED AND LONG-RUNNING SATIRICAL PERIODICAL, INCLUDING THE EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE FIRST THREE NUMBERS, PRINTED ON YELLOW PAPER.
Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A…
Private Eye. [London: various publishers], Friday 25th October 1961- March 2024. Numbers 1-1,620, 4to (300 x 210mm). The first 3 numbers printed in "off-set litho" on yellow paper, the remainder…
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols. including one duplicate, 8vo, original cloth; and 3 others by the same author. ALL FIRST EDITIONS, in dust-jackets, two inscribed by the author. Please see the full listing below. (14)
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols.…
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). The Alms for Oblivion sequence, listed in order of the date of publication, comprising: The Rich Pay Late (London, 1964), Friends in Low Places (London, 1965), The Sabre…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SYMONDS, R. W. (1889-1958). Thomas Tompion, London, 1951, 4to, plates, original blue cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, "For Conrad Ackner, best wishes from Robert Symonds, Dec. 1951."
SYMONDS, R. W. (1889-1958). Thomas Tompion, London, 1951, 4to, plates,…
SYMONDS, Robert Wemyss (1889-1958).  Thomas Tompion. His Life & Work. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1951. 4to (291 x 222mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, title printed in red and black, coloured…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £80
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63). 18 original drawings, in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour, [n.d.]. Various sizes, from c.115 x 85mm to 178 x 230mm, six in pencil, one in watercolour, 11 in pen and ink.
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63). 18 original drawings, in pencil,…
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63).  18 original drawings, in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour, [n.d.]. Various sizes, from c.115 x 85mm to 178 x 230mm, six in pencil, one in watercolour, 11…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843). History of the Discovery of America, of the Landings of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians, Boston, 1819, 8vo, folding hand-coloured woodcut frontispiece, 2 plates, calf.
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843). History of the Discovery of America, of the…
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843).  History of the Discovery of America, of the Landings of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians, in New-England, From…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
"TWAIN, Mark" (1835-1910). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, New York, 1885, 8vo, frontispiece, heliotype portrait, illustrations by E. W. Kemble, original green cloth. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, of "one of the great works of American fiction."
"TWAIN, Mark" (1835-1910). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, New York, 1885,…
"TWAIN, Mark" [i.e. Samuel Langhorn CLEMENS (1835-1910)].  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade). Scene: The Mississippi Valley. Time: Forty to Fifty Years Ago. New York: Charles L.…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph, [?Geneva], 1759, 12mo, TITLE PRINTED IN RED, contemporary morocco. FIRST EDITION. VERY RARE. Please see the full description below.
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme…
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)].  Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph. [?Geneva: no publisher but [?]Gabriel Cramer], 1759. 12mo (139 x 80mm).…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WATHEN, James ([?]1751-1828). Journal of a Voyage in 1811 and 1812, to Madras and China; Returning by the Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena, London, 1814, 4to, 24 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates, modern half morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION.
WATHEN, James ([?]1751-1828). Journal of a Voyage in 1811 and 1812, to…
WATHEN, James ([?]1751-1828).  Journal of a Voyage in 1811 and 1812, to Madras and China; Returning by the Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena; in the H. C. S. The Hope, Capt. James Prendergrass. London…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SCOTTISH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
Lot 1279 - Fine Clocks Sold
A SCOTTISH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
By James Christie, Perth, circa 1830
The hood with a swan neck pediment above a glazed arched dial door, flanked by plain turned columns, above the trunk with bow fronted panel door and flanked by a plain turned column to each side, on…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £120 - £180
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN WALNUT REGULATOR
Lot 1307 - Fine Clocks Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT REGULATOR
By R. Morse, 8 Charing Cross, circa 1870
The drum-shaped pediment supported by a pair of adorned dolphins, centred by a shell, above a moulded base with brass panel engraved GREENWICH MEAN TIME, on tapering plinth, the 12in diameter brass…
Hammer price: £4,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CALENDAR
Lot 1324 - Fine Clocks Sold
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE…
The platform escapement signed Philip Noyer, London, circa 1860
The heavy case engraved all over with foliage, a rectangular bevelled glass to the top and dial, with folding handle and push/repeat, the engraved silvered dial with seconds subsidiary below the XII…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VERY FINE AND RARE GILT AND SILVERED EXHIBITION PETITE SONNERIE, REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH TRIPLE CALENDAR AND ALARM
Lot 1329 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A VERY FINE AND RARE GILT AND SILVERED EXHIBITION PETITE SONNERIE,…
By Leroy & Fils, 13 & 15 Palais Royal, Galerie de Montpensier, Paris and 296 Regent Street, London, circa 1860
The case of the highest quality, with folding cast berried handle and push/repeat, above rounded rectangular bevelled panel and with four further arched bevelled panels, each within a guilloche…
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MOONPHASE, CALENDAR, GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK
Lot 1330 - Fine Clocks Sold
A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MOONPHASE, CALENDAR, GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING AND…
No. 1656, Circa 1900
The Anglaise Riche-type case with five bevelled glass panels, with push/repeat, Corinthian fluted uprights, the underside of the base with selector for the moonphase adjustment and strike mode, the…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GOOD GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING GORGE CASE CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK
Lot 1334 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GOOD GILT BRASS GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING GORGE CASE…
By Drocourt, No. 11052, Retailed by Leroy & Fils, 13 & 15 Palais Royal, Paris and 211 Regent Street, London, circa 1890
The case with five rectangular bevelled glass panels and repeat button, the 2 1/2in rectangular white enamel dial, signed by Leroy with Paris and London addresses, blued steel 'Breguet' moon hands…
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £2,500 - £4,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
Early 19th century
Depicting six figures and a dog out walking before a church and pagoda, trees in the background, within a wood framed carved with bats and branches of prunus blossom, 48cm by 66…
Some losses and wear to the panelMissing moulded edge down right hand side of frame. Two slips missing from reverse of frame
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
FOLLOWER OF DAVID COX SNR
FOLLOWER OF DAVID COX SNR
Mountainous landscape, possibly Llanberis
bears signature and date (lower left)
watercolour heightened with white
29.8 x 40cm
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £30 - £50
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (8)
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (8)
The Goat Herd
inscribed with title and artist's name (to backboard)
watercolour
35.5 x 25cm
(unframed)
together with seven pastels by the same hand; Still life with a red teapot and poinsettia, 45 x…
FootnoteMargaret was brought up in Horsted Keynes, East Sussex. She studied art at the Slade under Professor Tonks alongside Gwen and Augustus John. She then set up and ran a small commercial art…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £100 - £150
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
PATRICE MURCIANO (FRENCH, B. 1969)
PATRICE MURCIANO (FRENCH, B. 1969)
Buddha
printed signature and date 'MURCIANO 2012' (lower right)
reproduction print
66 x 66cm
ARR
Condition reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Estimate: £40 - £60
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE AND IVORY TABLE LAMP
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE…
Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
The base modelled as a boy, with ivory hands and face, beneath a tree, the mustard yellow glass shade in place of the tree canopy, signed to the base of the bronze, upon…
Condition report: In goog condition.Ivory Certificate URUFGHTN Special Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species &…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
HOWARD AND SONS; A LATE 19TH CENTURY WALNUT FRAMED OPEN ARM EASY CHAIR
HOWARD AND SONS; A LATE 19TH CENTURY WALNUT FRAMED OPEN ARM EASY CHAIR
Stamped to the back leg and all four castors, 77cm wide; 86cm high
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website herePurchased from Lennox Money Antiques, 1980. Old marks and scratches to the supports, some movement present…
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
ROLFE & SONS 112 CHEAPSIDE LONDON; A MAHOGANY CASED SQUARE PIANOFORTE
ROLFE & SONS 112 CHEAPSIDE LONDON; A MAHOGANY CASED SQUARE PIANOFORTE
On turned supports, 170cm wide; 63cm deep; 72cm high
Important Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell.…
Estimate: £400 - £600
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A 17TH CENTURY OAK TRIDARN COURT CUPBOARD
A 17TH CENTURY OAK TRIDARN COURT CUPBOARD
140cm wide; 57cm deep; 205cm high
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £200 - £300
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A 17TH CENTURY OAK COURT CUPBOARD
A 17TH CENTURY OAK COURT CUPBOARD
193cm wide; 58cm deep; 159cm high
Estimate: £200 - £400
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST

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