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
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, original wrappers, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 504 OF 550 COPIES "PRINTED ON ANTIQUE LAID PAPER". With 3 other books from the same press. (4)
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut…
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay: An Anthology of Anonymous Poems. Steyning: The Vine Press, 1920. 8vo (195 x 125mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with woodcut illustration, full…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £200 - £300
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
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London, 1947, 8vo, original buckram. Provenance: "Kim" Philby (label). With two inscriptions ([?]to Philby) signed "B."
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London,…
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951).  Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus ... With an Introduction by Bertrand Russell, F.R.S. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & So., Ltd, 1947. 8vo (223 x 133mm). Half…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH LUNARIUM
Lot 1251 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A FRENCH LUNARIUM
Signed Delamarche, 25 rue Serpente, Paris, circa 1890
The geared brass armature supporting the 3” globe, from a brass upright rising from the burr walnut base, with oval enamel panel, showing the months and seasons, with the equinoxes and solstices, a…
Estimate: £500 - £800
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
HOROLOGY - A SMALL GROUP OF BOOKS TO INCLUDE
Lot 1262 - Fine Clocks Sold
HOROLOGY - A SMALL GROUP OF BOOKS TO INCLUDE
Tony Mercer, Chronometer Makers of the World, Colchester, 1991
F. J. Britten, Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers, London, 1989
R. W. Symonds, Thomas Tompion His Life and Work, Feltham, 1969…
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £40 - £60
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
Lot 1270 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
In the George III style, inscribed Martins Bank, London, circa 1900
The circular case with swan-neck pediment centred by an eagle and ball finial, above a convex glazed cast-brass bezel, and moulded cirrcular dial frame, above a protruding trunk with pierced gilt…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Lot 1275 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Second half 17th Century
With slender turned finial above the four straps and bell, with pierced cresting pieces, the 6 1/2in dial with foliate-engraved centre and associated alarm disc, the movement now with anchor…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SWISS FRUITWOOD QUARTER STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 1293 - Fine Clocks Sold
A SWISS FRUITWOOD QUARTER STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
Mid 19th Century
The rectangular case with a stepped pediment above engine-turned glazed bezel and oval pendulum aperture, on a chamfered base; the 4in circular white enamel dial with 'Breguet' blued steel moon hands…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A NEUCHATELOISE PARCEL-GILT EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE
Lot 1294 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A NEUCHATELOISE PARCEL-GILT EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE
First half 19th Century
With a stepped top and gilt ball finial, above a waisted case with gilt glazed panel door, on scrolled feet, on a downswept wall bracket; the 8in circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and…
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GILTMETAL-MOUNTED BOULLE WORK EBONISED MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 1304 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GILTMETAL-MOUNTED BOULLE WORK EBONISED MANTEL CLOCK
In the Louis XV style, circa 1890
The case of shaped outline with urn finial, inlaid to the front with Boulle work, the sides and reverse ebonised, the 4in cream enamel dial with foliate festoons, the drum-shaped twin train movement…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 1310 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL…
By Charles Haley, London
The case with arched pediment above a shaped glazed panel door, flanked to each side by a canted angle and ormolu-outlined glazed side panel, the restored 2 3/4in circular white enamel dial within a…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS LINE-INLAID CHAMFER TOP SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM AND LATER BRACKET
Lot 1312 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS LINE-INLAID CHAMFER TOP SMALL MANTEL…
By Ogston and Bell, Davies Street, London, circa 1815
The case with a stepped chamfer top, above a glazed door flanked by brass-inlaid canted angles, the sides each with a gilt metal-outlined glazed rectangular panel, on a moulded base and acorn feet;…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Lot 1317 - Fine Clocks Sold
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
In the 17th Century style, circa 1950
Of usual form, surmounted by a turned finial above the bell, with pierced crestings above the silvered chapter ring and foliate-engraved centre, the twin train spring barrel movement, numbered to the…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE WILLIAM IV / EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET
Lot 1320 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE WILLIAM IV / EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET
By James Moore French, Royal Exchange, London, circa 1840
The clock case of shaped outline and with a carved profile to the front edge, brass bezel with bevelled glass above the 8 1/4in circular white-painted signed dial, with pierced brass 'Breguet' moon…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
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 FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Lot 1331 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH…
Retailed by L. Vrard & Co, Shang-Hai, circa 1890
With a finely engraved Gorge-type case, bevelled oval top glass, the white enamel dial, signed, with sweep centre seconds and alarm subsidiary, the twin train movement with original silvered platform…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Lot 1066 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Late 19th century
Each modelled seated, one as an elderly man with two jars, the other as a scholar with a fly whisk and a pile of books at his side, each on an integral wood base, 10cm high, wood…
Elderly man- section of his collar is lacking. Minor repair and chips. Some losses to the wood base. Scholar- chips to ends of two fingers of right hand. Would possibly have been holding something in…
Estimate: £300 - £400
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `PHOENIX' VASE
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `PHOENIX' VASE
Kangxi
Painted with phoenixes amongst flowers beneath a ruyi head border, 25cm high, wood cover (2)
There is a glaze starcrack to the base which doesn't extend through to the interior.
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
Meiji period
Slender ovoid form, each decorated in high relief with two warriors and two tengu, raised on four tengu mask feet, 21.5cm high; also a Japanese mixed metal bottle vase decorated in…
Two vases- one vase has a stress break across the top of one foot and a shallow dent to the rim. On the other vase, there is a glued stress break across the top of one foot which has now come apart…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO YE GUANG ( CIRCA 1600) A HANGING SCROLL
Lot 1141 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO YE GUANG ( CIRCA 1600) A HANGING SCROLL
Landscape during Rain and Wind, ink and colour on silk, 96cm by 49cm
Very creased through rolling with some loss of pigment. There is a strip of green tape on the reverse of the scroll for strengthening. Some discolouration. Top baton has ripped away
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A TALL CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF HE XIANGU
Lot 1156 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A TALL CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF HE XIANGU
20th century
The Immortal standing in long robes upending a basket of flowers, 38cm high; also a blanc de chine group of two lohans, 17.5cm high; a warrior, 21cm high and a white glazed figure of a…
He Xiangu- thumb and fingers of right hand lacking. Minor losses to applied flowersTwo lohans- good conditionWarrior- item lacking in right handGuanyin- restoration to headress. Restored through neck…
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
Various dates
Comprising; a small famille rose blue-ground vase, 25.5cm high; a white glazed bowl applied with prunus blossom, 21cm diameter; a brush rest made possibly of buffalo or ox horn, 10cm…
Famille rose vase-= drilled through base for electricityWhite glazed bowl- extensive cracksBrush rest- good conditionSilk panel- minor tears and discolourationChopstick set- some rusting to the knife…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST

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