Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam ... Reproduced from a Manuscript Written and Illuminated by F. Sangorski & G. Sutcliffe, London, [c.1910], 4to, illustrations printed in colours and gold, FINELY BOUND IN "deerskin" gilt. Please see the full description.
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam ... Reproduced from a Manuscript Written and…
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald with an Introduction by A. C. Benson ... Reproduced from a Manuscript Written and Illuminated by F. Sangorski & G. Sutcliffe.…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita (1892-1962). Nursery Rhymes, London, The Dropmore Press, 1947, 4to, original buckram, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 89 OF 550 COPIES.
SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita (1892-1962). Nursery Rhymes, London, The Dropmore…
SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita (1892-1962).  Nursery Rhymes. London: The Dropmore Press, 1947. 4to (260 x 190mm). Half title, title printed in pink and black, large pink initial and pink printer's device on…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £70 - £100
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge, 1938, 8vo, buckram. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, A HIGHLY IMPORTANT COPY, ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT. With another by the same author. (2)
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge,…
SETON-WATSON, Robert William (1879-1951).  Britain and the Dictators. A Survey of Post-War British Policy. Cambridge: At the University Press, 1938. 8vo (217 x 140mm). Half title. Original blue…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, London, 1955-56, 3 vols., 8vo, 3 folding maps (third vol. lacking title page), original cloth, dust-jackets. FIRST EDITION, various impressions. IMPORTANT: Please see the full description below. (3)
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, London, 1955-56, 3…
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973).  The Lord of the Rings, comprising: The Fellowship of the Ring. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., November 1955. 8vo (222 x 140mm). Half title, folding map at the end…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lilligay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, original boards. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED TO 590 COPIES, THIS NUMBER 526 OF 550 "ORDINARY COPIES ON ANTIQUE LAID PAPER". EDITOR'S PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED TO THE BINDER.
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lilligay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut…
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lilligay: An Anthology of Anonymous Poems. Steyning: The Vine Press, 1920. 8vo (96 x 128mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with woodcut illustration, full-page…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
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…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
[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).…
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
WELLS, H. G. (1866-1946). The Invisible Man, London, 1897, 8vo, half title, original red pictorial cloth gilt (inner hinges weak, stained). FIRST EDITION, first issue. RARE.
WELLS, H. G. (1866-1946). The Invisible Man, London, 1897, 8vo, half title…
WELLS, H. G. (1866-1946).   The Invisible Man. A Grotesque Romance. London: C. Arthur Pearson Limited, 1897. 8vo (185 x 125mm). Half title, title printed in orange and black, 2-pages of publisher's…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
WIDNALL, Samuel Page (1827-94). A Mystery of Sixty Centuries. Or A Modern St. George and the Dragon, Grantchester, 1889, 8vo, frontispiece and plates, original cloth-backed boards. FIRST EDITION. RARE.
WIDNALL, Samuel Page (1827-94). A Mystery of Sixty Centuries. Or A Modern…
WIDNALL, Samuel Page (1827-94).  A Mystery of Sixty Centuries. Or A Modern St. George and the Dragon. Written, Printed, Illustrated and Published, by S. P. Widnall. Grantchester: [S. P. Widnall],…
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). Oscariana, London, 1910, 12mo, original printed upper wrapper, the lower cover with an embroidered spray of flowers in green, tan and white, within a wide stitched silver wire border.
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). Oscariana, London, 1910, 12mo, original printed…
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). Oscariana. London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1910. 12mo (145 x 115mm). Additional title within wood-engraved decorative border, title printed in red and black, small mounted…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
WYLD, James (1812-87), the younger.  A New General Atlas of Modern Geography, London, [n.d. but 1873 or later], large folio, 42 hand-coloured engraved maps only (of 43, lacking map 14), contemporary half morocco (very worn, covers detached).
WYLD, James (1812-87), the younger. A New General Atlas of Modern…
WYLD, James (1812-87), the younger.  A New General Atlas of Modern Geography, consisting of a Complete Collection of Maps of the Four Quarters of the Globe; Delineating their Physical Features, and…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE ARCHITECTURAL FRAME WITH A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS STEEL KEYS
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE ARCHITECTURAL FRAME WITH A…
Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Mounted with various keys associated, 93cm wide; 123cm high
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £50 - £80
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AN OPPOSING PAIR OF  SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN BAROQUE PARCEL-GILT POLYCHROME WINGED PUTTI (2)
AN OPPOSING PAIR OF SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN BAROQUE PARCEL-GILT…
Early 18th Century
Modelled in contrapposto with gilt sashes, 32cm high
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A CHARLES II CARVED LIMEWOOD PORTRAIT PLAQUE
A CHARLES II CARVED LIMEWOOD PORTRAIT PLAQUE
Attributable to the workshop of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), circa 1680
Carved in deep relief with a floral border enclosing a portrait relief of a gentleman with curly wig and cravat, later…
PROVENANCE: The Earls of Essex, Cassiobury ParkAcquired by Frederick Poke, circa 1922, possibly from the contents sale of Cassiobury Park or at some point soon after, and thence by descent.LITERATURE…
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF THE MARLY HORSES (2)
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE…
Early 20th Century
Each on integrated bases, 61.5cm high
Condition report: The two front legs of one horse are slightly separating and require repair / restoration Signs of previous old repair with solder to the gap. Both lacking reins. Some areas of…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AN AUBUSSON STYLE CARPET/TAPESTRY
AN AUBUSSON STYLE CARPET/TAPESTRY
Early 20th Century
The pale ground decorated with scrolling foliage encircling a central floral medallion, 242.5cm x 410.5cm
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRASS CARTOUCHE SHAPED FIRE SCREEN
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRASS CARTOUCHE SHAPED FIRE SCREEN
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With scrolling acanthus and central scallop shell motif, stamped B&C, 84.5cm wide; 67.5cm high
Condition Report:One or two small holes to the wire in the lower corners. Some discolouration to the frame due to age. 
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AUSTIN COOPER (1890-1964): 'ANTIQUITIES AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM' ADVERTISING POSTER AND ANOTHER FOR 'AMERICA MAYA SCULPTURE AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM' (2)
AUSTIN COOPER (1890-1964): 'ANTIQUITIES AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM' ADVERTISING…
Early 20th Century
Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, London, 63 x 102cm; the second printed by Sanders Phillips & Co Ltd., The Baynard Press, London, 63cm x 102cm
Condition Report:Antiquities - No significant damage. Some creasing to one side and one or two minor splits to the edges.America - One small fold/split down the right hand side; small marks and…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A LARGE BRASS SEAMED CAULDRON OR PRESERVING PAN TOGETHER WITH A FLEMISH OR DUTCH 16TH CENTURY STYLE  BRONZE ALLOY CANDLESTICK TABLE LAMP (2)
A LARGE BRASS SEAMED CAULDRON OR PRESERVING PAN TOGETHER WITH A FLEMISH OR…
19th Century
The cauldron with rolled edge and wrought iron swing handle, 49cm diameter; the candlestick, early 20th Century, fitted with electrical wiring, 48cm high (excluding fitment)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A LARGE PLASTER MODEL OF A MOTHER AND CHILD
A LARGE PLASTER MODEL OF A MOTHER AND CHILD
Late 20th/Early 21st Century
The female figure posed seated on a rock, with the child on her lap, upon a rectangular textured base, 94cm high
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
EDMUND KOLTZ (AUSTRIAN, 1855-1929); A BRONZE  PORTRAIT BUST OF A WOMAN
EDMUND KOLTZ (AUSTRIAN, 1855-1929); A BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A WOMAN
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Cast with signature to the reverse 'Ed. Koltz', numbered 75/113, modelled with eyes downcast, mounted on a polished granite plinth, 48.6cm high
Edmund Koltz was a Viennese based sculptor who's work is also associated with  the  prominent entrepreneur and works of art manufacturer, Friedrich Goldscheider, who established his business in…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED ‘GLOBE DE MARIEE’ OR MARRIAGE GLOBE
A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED ‘GLOBE DE MARIEE’ OR MARRIAGE GLOBE
Second half 19th Century
With pressed gilt-metal foliage, birds, wax floral sprigs and mounted with mirrors about a central red velvet cushion, 46cm high
This ‘globe du mariage’ or ‘globe de mariee’ was a French tradition, established in the early 19th Century, to record the marriage day of newly weds and their life together. Each mirror, pressed…
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
JOSEF HOFFMANN FOR WIENER WERKSTATTE: A PAIR OF SECESSIONIST 'GITTERWERK' SILVER FLOWER BASKETS
JOSEF HOFFMANN FOR WIENER WERKSTATTE: A PAIR OF SECESSIONIST 'GITTERWERK'…
Early 20th Century, Vienna
The elliptical baskets and elongated loop handles in the 'Gitterwerk' lattice cut-work design, stamped 'Wiener Werkstatte' (Vienna Workshop) to the underside along with…
Provenance:Gifted to the current owner by a friend. The baskets were, by repute, brought back to the United Kingdom after the war by the friend's father as gifts. The baskets were featured on an…
Hammer price: £10,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SILVER PLATED EAGLE MOUNTED INKWELL
A SILVER PLATED EAGLE MOUNTED INKWELL
Early 20th Century
The rounded base desk tidy with two covered inkwells, one lacking liner, surmounted by an eagle with wings outstretched, with silver-plate marks to the base, 34.5cm wide
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £70 - £100
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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