A FINE CHINESE CARPET
A FINE CHINESE CARPET
The saffron field with an allover design of rosette motifs, with saffron flowerheads, floral sprays and butterflies; a complementary saffron and flowerhead border, early 20th century, 309 x 240cm
Condition: Generally good but some areas low, small areas of moth damage (treated), one small hole, ends good, sideboards need some attention, needs cleaningProvenance: The estate of Paul Manousso …
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A GEORGE III GILT FRAMED HO-HO BIRD CARVED SHAPED RECTANGULAR MIRROR
A GEORGE III GILT FRAMED HO-HO BIRD CARVED SHAPED RECTANGULAR MIRROR
62cm wide; 95cm high
Condition report: Various old repairs to the frame, losses and chips, including to to the top of the frame where it would be typical to expected more decorative motifs; wings repaired and other…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK DRESSER WITH ENCLOSED THREE TIER PLATE RACK
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK DRESSER WITH ENCLOSED THREE TIER PLATE RACK
150cm wide; 51cm deep; 194cm high
Condition report: The three central short drawers are false whereas the one above that makes up the frieze is real. This comes apart into two sections 
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH GREY PAINTED WINGBACK SINGLE BEDS OF LOUIS XVI STYLE (2)
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH GREY PAINTED WINGBACK SINGLE BEDS OF…
Each 73cm wide; 105cm high; 155cm long
Condition report: These are child’s beds.Overall in reasonably good decorative order.  The frames with worn paint work which has been refreshed in some areas and the beds do vary in colour from a…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE AND FOUR FURTHER SMOKING RELATED ITEMS (5)
A SILVER RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE AND FOUR FURTHER SMOKING RELATED ITEMS…
The cigarette case with engine turned decoration, Chester 1917, gross weight 178 gms, a Dunhill gilt metal cased gas lighter, a Dunhill silver plated petrol lighter, a Dupont, Paris gilt metal gas…
Condition Report.Gilt metal Dunhill lighter; Interior rather grubby, but looks ok, no flint is present so unable to light, exterior wear to the engine turning and to the gilt finish, particularly…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A GEORGE III SILVER SUGAR BASKET
A GEORGE III SILVER SUGAR BASKET
Of boat shaped form, with pierced and engraved decoration, with a swingover handle, and with a blue glass liner, by Hester Bateman, London 1785, weight 147 gms
Condition Report;  There is some loss to the front of the pierced area of the basket below the engraved monogram.  There are further old repairs to the pierced decoration.  The foot looks to be re…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £70 - £100
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER TWIN HANDLED LOVING CUP
A SILVER TWIN HANDLED LOVING CUP
The body with a cartouche to either side above slanting partly fluted decoration, traces of initials and further engraving, raised on a decorated circular foot, diameter 14.4cm, height 13.5cm, weight…
Condition Report;  There is some loss to the engraving of the initials within both of the cartouches.  The handles have been re-positioned, the foot rim has probably been re-soldered into place. …
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER TOPPED SCENT BOTTLE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF SILVER TOPPED SCENT BOTTLES (3)
A SILVER TOPPED SCENT BOTTLE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF SILVER TOPPED SCENT…
The first Victorian scent bottle of tapered form with spiral decoration to the body and to the top, Birmingham probably 1894, height 26cm, the pair of Victorian glass scent bottles with spiral fluted…
Condition report.The larger scent bottle;  one or two small chips to the foot and the digit 4 is engraved. Part mark to the gilt collar, looks like top of a P? Part of the hallmark to the screw cap…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong 4to (290 x 455mm), comprising 6 etched plates of horse racing and other printed material. Please see the full description.
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong…
ALBUM, satirical, relating to the Northumberland Election of 1826, oblong 4to (290 x 455mm), comprising 6 etched plates of horse racing, each captioned "Northumberland Races 1826", and sub-captioned …
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy, London, 1747-48, folio (205 x 180mm), 46 engraved views, modern leather, slipcase. Sold not subject to return.
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy, London, 1747-48, folio …
BICKHAM, George (d.1769). The British Monarchy: Or, a New Chorographical Description of all the Dominions Subject to the King of Great Britain. Comprehending The British Isles, The Electoral States,…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOWLES, Carington (1724-93). Post-Chaise Companion ... Second edition, London, 1782, 2 volumes, small 8vo, 101 double-page engraved maps, attractively bound in later full vellum gilt. With 5 other books of related interest. (7)
BOWLES, Carington (1724-93). Post-Chaise Companion ... Second edition,…
BOWLES, Carington (1723-93).  Bowles's Post-Chaise Companion; or, Travellers Directory through England and Wales: being an Actual Survey of all the Direct and principal Cross Roads, with the Mile…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HEATH, William (1794-1840). Good Dinners, London, 1824, 9 hand-coloured plates [Bound with:] [Henry ALKEN. British Proverbs], London, 1824, 6 hand-coloured plates, 2 vols. bound in one, oblong 4to, modern morocco. Both works RARE. With another book. (2)
HEATH, William (1794-1840). Good Dinners, London, 1824, 9 hand-coloured…
HEATH, William (1794-1840, illustrator).  Good Dinners. Dress'd by W. Heath and Served by Thos. McLean at his Hotel in the Haymarket. [London:] Thomas McLean, Jan 10th, 1824. Hand-coloured engraved…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.). Rerum ab se gestarum commentarii, Lyon, 1603, small 8vo, 2 folding engraved maps, 2 full-page folding engraved illustrations, contemporary vellum, clasps. With 11 other miscellaneous books. (12)
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.). Rerum ab se gestarum…
MISCELLANY - Julius CAESAR (100 B.C.-44 B.C.).  Rerum ab se gestarum commentarii, Hac postrema editione, ab innumeris mendis, quibus scatebant, repurgati. Lyon: Apud Joan. Pillehotte, 1603. Small 8vo…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
The Chameleon  ... in French and English, for Young Persons, London, [c.1840], small square 8vo, engraved frontispiece, original red cloth. The author is unknown. With 4 other children's and illustrated books. (5)
The Chameleon ... in French and English, for Young Persons, London, [c…
The Chameleon; or, Conversations on Every-Day Subjects, in French and English, For Young Persons. By F. M. London: John Souter, [c.1840]. Small square 8vo (133 x105mm). Engraved frontispiece,…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £70 - £100
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
WOOD, John (d.1847, cartographer).  "Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham." [Title on inserted leaf.] Edinburgh: John Wood, [1822-28]. Folio (570 x 382mm). 15 double-page engraved town plans, collected in a modern atlas. Please see footnote below.
WOOD, John (d.1847, cartographer). "Town Atlas of Northumberland and…
WOOD, John (d. 1847, cartographer).  "Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham." [Modern title on inserted leaf.] Edinburgh: John Wood, [1822-28]. Folio (570 x 382mm). 15 double-page engraved town…
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, inscribed, "To Nina, with best thanks, Michael." With 5 other Paddington books, one a PRESENTATION COPY, and a typed letter from the author. (7)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Paddington Abroad. London: Collins, 1961. 8vo (200 x 135mm). Half title, illustrations on half title, title and in the text by Peggy Fortnum. Original blue cloth, spine…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo, illustrations by Daphne Bowles, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY; with 3 other books, 2 of which PRESENTATION COPIES. (4)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo,…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Here Comes Thursday! London: George G. Harrap, 1966. 8vo (213 x 140mm). Half title, illustrations on title and in the text, some full-page, by Daphne Bowles. Original blue…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 23 OF 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, and with a typed letter by the author. Gibbs A6a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with the publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, the…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 133 of 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Gibbs A6a. With 10 other signed limited edition books by the same author, all but one PRESENTATION COPIES. (11)
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, spine…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Captain Bottell. London, 1933. 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket (some fraying). FIRST EDITION, second impression, PRESENTATION COPY. With c. 70 other books mostly by, and an archive relating to, James Hanley. (qty)
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Captain Bottell. London, 1933. 8vo, original…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Captain Bottell. London: Boriswood, 1933. 8vo (209 x 135mm). Half title. Original black cloth decorated in silver and red, dust-jacket with price of "8s. 6d." unclipped …
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Drift. A Novel, London, 1930, 8vo, original blue cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST NOVEL, LIMITED TO 500 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, "For Nina, with love from James, 18.8.'66." RARE. Gibbs A1a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Drift. A Novel, London, 1930, 8vo, original…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Drift. A Novel. London: Eric Partridge, 1930. 8vo (185 x 125mm). Half title, one-page of publisher's advertisements on the verso of the half title. Original blue cloth,…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo, 27 coloured plates by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST WARNE EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. With 4 other books by Beatrix Potter, all but one FIRST EDITIONS. (5)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tailor of Gloucester. London: Frederick Warne and Co., [October] 1903. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and 26 full-page coloured plates by…
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
"GILES" - Giles Annuals, [London], 1945-89, First Series - Forty-third Series (a few duplicates, a few lacking), small oblong 4to, original coloured pictorial wrappers. Sold as a periodical, not subject to return. (qty)
"GILES" - Giles Annuals, [London], 1945-89, First Series - Forty-third…
"GILES" - Giles. Daily Express and Sunday Express Cartoons. [London:] Lane Publications Ltd., [n.d. but cartoons dated Oct. 3rd 1943 - Nov. 15th 1945]. Small oblong 4to (199 x 255mm). Half title,…
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742). The Church of England Man's Companion ... Second edition, London, 1714, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, contemporary calf (rather worn). With another book related. (2)
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742). The Church of England Man's Companion ...…
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742).  The Church of England Man's Companion; or a Rational Illustration of the Harmony, Excellency, and Usefulness of the Book of Common Prayer ... To which is prefix'd an…
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT

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