A German eight day ebonised mantel clock, late 19th century, the arch top case with foliate finials, the dial plate with subsidiary slow/fast dial ove
Lot 805 - 2016DEC Sold
A German eight day ebonised mantel clock, late 19th century, the arch top…
A German eight day ebonised mantel clock, late 19th century, the arch top case with foliate finials, the dial plate with subsidiary slow/fast dial over a plinth base and four gilt brass scroll feet,…
Hammer price: £250
Estimate: £250 - £350
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A brass binocular microscope by Edmund Wheeler, London, late 19th century, with various fine adjustments, rack and pinion focusing, rotating stage and
Lot 806 - 2016DEC Sold
A brass binocular microscope by Edmund Wheeler, London, late 19th century,…
A brass binocular microscope by Edmund Wheeler, London, late 19th century, with various fine adjustments, rack and pinion focusing, rotating stage and large lens, on a triform base engraved with…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
Elliot of London; a brass cased pocket sextant, late 19th century, with detachable lens and partial leather case, 8cm diameter.
Lot 807 - 2016DEC Sold
Elliot of London; a brass cased pocket sextant, late 19th century, with…
Elliot of London; a brass cased pocket sextant, late 19th century, with detachable lens and partial leather case, 8cm diameter.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A gilt brass cased carriage clock of cylindrical form, early 20th century, the white enamel dial with subsidiary alarm, key to base and leather cylind
Lot 809 - 2016DEC Sold
A gilt brass cased carriage clock of cylindrical form, early 20th century,…
A gilt brass cased carriage clock of cylindrical form, early 20th century, the white enamel dial with subsidiary alarm, key to base and leather cylindrical travel case, 7.5cm high (key).
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A mahogany and brass inlaid mantel timepiece, mid-19th century, of lancet form, with a white painted dial and single fusee movement, 46cm high (pendul
Lot 827 - 2016DEC Sold
A mahogany and brass inlaid mantel timepiece, mid-19th century, of lancet…
A mahogany and brass inlaid mantel timepiece, mid-19th century, of lancet form, with a white painted dial and single fusee movement, 46cm high (pendulum, two winding keys, two case keys).
Hammer price: £230
Estimate: £300 - £500
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A French 19th century tortoiseshell and gold inlaid circular patch box and cover (7cm dia), two Victorian mother of pearl decorated visiting card case
Lot 842 - 2016DEC Sold
A French 19th century tortoiseshell and gold inlaid circular patch box and…
A French 19th century tortoiseshell and gold inlaid circular patch box and cover (7cm dia), two Victorian mother of pearl decorated visiting card cases, a conch shell and silver plated snuff box and…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £150 - £250
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A rosewood and inlaid ebonised table top liquor case, 19th century, with serpentine front, the hinged lid and sides opening to reveal a Continental gi
Lot 857 - 2016DEC Sold
A rosewood and inlaid ebonised table top liquor case, 19th century, with…
A rosewood and inlaid ebonised table top liquor case, 19th century, with serpentine front, the hinged lid and sides opening to reveal a Continental gilt glass partial liquor set, on a rosewood lift…
Hammer price: £250
Estimate: £250 - £350
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A pair of bronze foliate cast candlesticks, early 20th century, raised on a stepped marble base (28cm high), an early 19th century boulle work case en
Lot 865 - 2016DEC Sold
A pair of bronze foliate cast candlesticks, early 20th century, raised on…
A pair of bronze foliate cast candlesticks, early 20th century, raised on a stepped marble base (28cm high), an early 19th century boulle work case enclosing four gilt glass scent bottles and…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £150 - £250
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'Franceso Rugetti du il per in Cremona Anno 1629', with one piece back (14 inches) (a.f), with hard
Lot 907 - 2016DEC Sold
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'Franceso Rugetti du il…
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'Franceso Rugetti du il per in Cremona Anno 1629', with one piece back (14 inches) (a.f), with hard case.
Hammer price: £680
Estimate: £200 - £300
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A brushed silk top hat by Woodrow Hunter & Co, in a leather case, and a gentleman's bowler hat by Cunningham & Co, size 7 1/4, (2).
Lot 914 - 2016DEC Sold
A brushed silk top hat by Woodrow Hunter & Co, in a leather case, and a…
A brushed silk top hat by Woodrow Hunter & Co, in a leather case, and a gentleman's bowler hat by Cunningham & Co, size 7 1/4, (2).
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £70 - £100
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A Victorian mother-of-pearl cased sewing etui, late 19th century, together with a mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlaid visiting card case, 10.5cm,
Lot 925 - 2016DEC Sold
A Victorian mother-of-pearl cased sewing etui, late 19th century, together…
A Victorian mother-of-pearl cased sewing etui, late 19th century, together with a mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlaid visiting card case, 10.5cm, a pocket watch case, and other mother of pearl…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'model Antonius Stradivarius Violin Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1721', 14 inches, together with three
Lot 963 - 2016DEC Sold
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'model Antonius…
A violin, 19th century, interior paper label reads 'model Antonius Stradivarius Violin Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1721', 14 inches, together with three bows and a case (5).
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £200
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
SKETCH BOOKS - a colourful collection; includes 20 watercolour sketches (some d-page), with a few pencil drawings (the English locations named); appro
Lot 1315 - 2016DEC Sold
SKETCH BOOKS - a colourful collection; includes 20 watercolour sketches …
SKETCH BOOKS - a colourful collection; includes 20 watercolour sketches (some d-page), with a few pencil drawings (the English locations named); approx. 30 accomplished, coloured sketches of fungi (a…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £140 - £160
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
MODERN LITERATURE - novels & literary biography; includes Greene's 'A Burnt Out Case' (1st English edition, 1961) & Sebald's Austerlitz' (1st English
Lot 1376 - 2016DEC Sold
MODERN LITERATURE - novels & literary biography; includes Greene's 'A…
MODERN LITERATURE - novels & literary biography; includes Greene's 'A Burnt Out Case' (1st English edition, 1961) & Sebald's Austerlitz' (1st English edition, 2001).
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £60 - £80
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
DU CHAILLU (P.B.)  A Journey to Ashango-Land: and further penetration into Equatorial Africa.  First Edition. title vignette, 19 plates & 3 full-page
Lot 1403 - 2016DEC Sold
DU CHAILLU (P.B.) A Journey to Ashango-Land: and further penetration into…
DU CHAILLU (P.B.) A Journey to Ashango-Land: and further penetration into Equatorial Africa. First Edition. title vignette, 19 plates & 3 full-page illus., folded map, publisher's catalogue; gilt…
Hammer price: £85
Estimate: £80 - £100
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
BOWER (Capt. H.)  Diary of a Journey Across Tibet.  First Edition. folded & coloured map, folded diagram, text illus., (some full-page); gilt-lettered
Lot 1418 - 2016DEC Sold
BOWER (Capt. H.) Diary of a Journey Across Tibet. First Edition. folded …
BOWER (Capt. H.) Diary of a Journey Across Tibet. First Edition. folded & coloured map, folded diagram, text illus., (some full-page); gilt-lettered & black pictorial cloth. 1894; sold with a few…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £140
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
SHERRING (C.A.)  Western Tibet and the British Borderland: the sacred country of hindus and buddhists  . . .  First Edition. photogravure frontis., a
Lot 1420 - 2016DEC Sold
SHERRING (C.A.) Western Tibet and the British Borderland: the sacred…
SHERRING (C.A.) Western Tibet and the British Borderland: the sacred country of hindus and buddhists . . . First Edition. photogravure frontis., a sketch & 2 folded & coloured maps, many photo. &…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £120 - £150
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
HEDIN (S.)  Central Asia and Tibet: towards the Holy City of Lassa.  First Edition, 2 vols. portrait frontispieces, 12 plates (8 coloured), 4 folded &
Lot 1421 - 2016DEC Sold
HEDIN (S.) Central Asia and Tibet: towards the Holy City of Lassa. First…
HEDIN (S.) Central Asia and Tibet: towards the Holy City of Lassa. First Edition, 2 vols. portrait frontispieces, 12 plates (8 coloured), 4 folded & coloured maps & num. text illus. (many full-page…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £140
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
GUIMET (Emile)  Promenades Japonaises. Tokio-Nikko. (Limited Issue).  2 titles (one tinted on thick paper), 6 plates (with captioned guards), many tex
Lot 1426 - 2016DEC Sold
GUIMET (Emile) Promenades Japonaises. Tokio-Nikko. (Limited Issue). 2…
GUIMET (Emile) Promenades Japonaises. Tokio-Nikko. (Limited Issue). 2 titles (one tinted on thick paper), 6 plates (with captioned guards), many text illus. (num. full-page) & decorations, coloured…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £60 - £80
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
BISHOP (Mrs. J.F.)  The Yangtze Valley and Beyond: an account of journeys in China, chiefly in the Province of the Sze Chuan and among the Man-Tze of
Lot 1428 - 2016DEC Sold
BISHOP (Mrs. J.F.) The Yangtze Valley and Beyond: an account of journeys…
BISHOP (Mrs. J.F.) The Yangtze Valley and Beyond: an account of journeys in China, chiefly in the Province of the Sze Chuan and among the Man-Tze of the Somo Territory. 2 vols. frontispieces,…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £60 - £80
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
SCOTT (R.F.)  The Voyage of the 'Discovery'.  First Edition, 2 vols. complete with the photogravure frontispieces, 12 coloured plates (from drawings b
Lot 1437 - 2016DEC Sold
SCOTT (R.F.) The Voyage of the 'Discovery'. First Edition, 2 vols.…
SCOTT (R.F.) The Voyage of the 'Discovery'. First Edition, 2 vols. complete with the photogravure frontispieces, 12 coloured plates (from drawings by Dr. Wilson), many (mostly) photo. plates (5 d…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £160 - £200
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
SCOTT'S LAST EXPEDITION - The PROSPECTUS]   'Antarctic Expedition for 1910'.  (8)pp. unnumbered, the title is head of first page, sewn, without wrappe
Lot 1446 - 2016DEC Sold
SCOTT'S LAST EXPEDITION - The PROSPECTUS] 'Antarctic Expedition for 1910…
SCOTT'S LAST EXPEDITION - The PROSPECTUS] 'Antarctic Expedition for 1910'. (8)pp. unnumbered, the title is head of first page, sewn, without wrappers, the explorer's name printed on last page - 'R…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £600 - £900
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
TURNER (S.)  Siberia: a record of travel, climbing and exploration  . . .  First Edition. frontis., 2 folded maps & num. photo. illus. (some full-page
Lot 1447 - 2016DEC Sold
TURNER (S.) Siberia: a record of travel, climbing and exploration . . . …
TURNER (S.) Siberia: a record of travel, climbing and exploration . . . First Edition. frontis., 2 folded maps & num. photo. illus. (some full-page); gilt pictorial cloth. 1905.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £60 - £80
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
BALL (C.)  The History of the Indian Mutinty  . . .  First Edition, 2 vols. hand-coloured e (lacks 2pp.of Introduction); engraved portrait frontis., c
Lot 1474 - 2016DEC Sold
BALL (C.) The History of the Indian Mutinty . . . First Edition, 2 vols…
BALL (C.) The History of the Indian Mutinty . . . First Edition, 2 vols. hand-coloured e (lacks 2pp.of Introduction); engraved portrait frontis., coloured pictorial & printed titles & 78 hand…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £160 - £200
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT
1 December 2016 , 00:00 GMT

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