LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861, four-pages, 180 x 225mm, illustrated with two self-caricatures.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861. Four…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Hallam Tennyson, Varese and Monte Generoso, 16 and 21 September 1880. Four-pages, 210 x 130mm and 262 x 205mm, illustrated with a self-caricature of Lear as a bird.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Hallam Tennyson, Varese and Monte Generoso, 16 and 21 September 1880. Four-pages, 210 x 130mm and 262 x 205mm,…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Mrs Digby Wyatt, Nice, 14 March 1865. Four-pages, 133 x 207mm, illustrated with three caricature drawings.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Mrs Digby Wyatt, Nice, 14 March 1865. Four-pages, 133 x 207mm. Illustrated with three caricature drawings, depicting…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80). A collection of fifteen autograph letters and postcards, signed, and seven typed letters, signed, to Count Giacomo Antonini, dated between 1967-77. A correspondence which starts formally but grows in warmth and candour.
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80). A collection of fifteen autograph letters and…
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80).  A collection of fifteen autograph letters and postcards, signed, and seven typed letters, signed, to Count Giacomo Antonini, dated between 1967-77. A correspondence which…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MILNE, A. A. (1882-1956). The Hums of Pooh, London, 1929, 4to, illustrations by E. H. Shepard, boards. ONE OF 100 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ARTIST & COMPOSER. With 3 other books in the same series, one of which a SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. (4)
MILNE, A. A. (1882-1956). The Hums of Pooh, London, 1929, 4to,…
MILNE, A. A. (1882-1956).  The Hums of Pooh. Lyrics by Pooh. Music by H. Fraser-Simson. Introduction and Notes by A. A. Milne. Decorations by E. H. Shepard. Additional Lyrics by Eeyore. London:…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £800
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 (1927-2001). The original autograph manuscript of the first three chapters of the novel "Friends in Low Places", written in blue ink on the rectos only of 174-pages, with a typed covering letter from the author, contained in a cloth box.
RAVEN, Simon (1927-2001). The original autograph manuscript of the first…
RAVEN, Simon (1927-2001).  The original autograph manuscript of the first three chapters [as eventually published] of "Friends in Low Places", the second novel in the "Alms for Oblivion" sequence,…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SALAMAN, Michael (1911-87). A collection of letters to Michael Salaman from Charles Aitken (4 letters), Campbell Dodgson (2), Michael Holroyd (6), Eric Kennington (3), Bernard Leach (3), William Rothenstein (1), Randolph Schwabe (1), and many others.
SALAMAN, Michael (1911-87). A collection of letters to Michael Salaman…
SALAMAN, Michael [or Michel] (1911-87, British artist and teacher).  A collection of autograph and typed letters to Michael Salaman, and his wife, from various artists and writers, various dates and…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and elsewhere, 1954-64. Together c.80-pages, various sizes. (c.80-pages)
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters,…
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80).  24 autograph letters and 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Kent, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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
[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
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On arrangements for his famous concert at St. Gallen with Liszt.
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W."…
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83).  Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
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
A LATE REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS-INLAID WHEEL BAROMETER
Lot 1254 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS-INLAID WHEEL BAROMETER
With ‘onion’ top, above hydrometer dial and bow-front removable thermometer, 8in silvered dial, with brass setting hand, above a brass-outlined level at the base97cm high***Please note this object…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £80
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH MAHOGANY BAROGRAPH
Lot 1256 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A FRENCH MAHOGANY BAROGRAPH
By Richard Frères, Paris, late 19th Century
The case with two retaining hooks and three glazed panels,  steel carrying handle, the mechanism on a rectangular brass plate, stamped RICHARD FRÈRES / CONSTRUCTEURS BREVETÉS À PARIS and with a small…
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A RARE FRENCH SILVER MINIATURE COMPASS SUNDIAL AND CASE
Lot 1258 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A RARE FRENCH SILVER MINIATURE COMPASS SUNDIAL AND CASE
By Roch Blondeau, Paris, third quarter 17th Century
The oval silver dial  with engraved Roman chapters from IIII to XII and I to VIII, with 15-minute divisions, centred by a rosette with inset glazed compass with engraved North-South line and blued…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Lot 1259 - Fine Clocks Sold
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Circa 1860
The stop-hinged lid opening to reveal a glass observation panel, the mid-section, also stop-hinged, with brass star-inlaid push-piece, opening to reveal a dished compartment and key recess, the lock…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON:  A FINE SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH
Lot 1263 - Fine Clocks Unsold
THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON: A FINE SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH
No. 1292, circa 1690-91
The plain outer case with square hinge, case-maker EA incuse (for Thomas East), the inner case with a convex glass, later pendant and bow, numbered 292 and maker's mark WI incuse (for William Jaques)…
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
EVANS, CARTER & WRIGHT, THOMAS TOMPION 300 YEARS, STROUD, 2013
Lot 1264 - Fine Clocks Sold
EVANS, CARTER & WRIGHT, THOMAS TOMPION 300 YEARS, STROUD, 2013
Leather and cloth, in a slip case, with original wrapper, unnumbered limited edition
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A REGULATOR MOVEMENT
Lot 1265 - Fine Clocks Sold
A REGULATOR MOVEMENT
Unsigned, 20th Century
Weight driven, with 10 1/2in circular silvered dial with sweep central minute dial and subsidiaries for second and hour, with four plain pillars, screwed, maintaining power, deadbeat escapement, with…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSÉE DIAL CLOCK
Lot 1269 - Fine Clocks Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSÉE DIAL CLOCK
Matthews, Bridport
With a brass glazed bezel above 12in white-painted dial, inscribed MATTHEWS BRIDPORT, the wire gut fusée movement with anchor escapement37cm diameter overallCONDITION REPORTWith associated steel bob…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £150
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 HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
Lot 1271 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
By Whitehurst & Son, Derby, No. 3913, first half 19th Century
The 6in circular silvered dial signed Whitehurst & Son, Derby, with single blued steel hour hand and alarm setting hand, the movement with anchor escapement and alarm bell above, with a steel pull…
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SMALL WALNUT HOODED WALL CLOCK CASE
Lot 1272 - Fine Clocks Sold
A SMALL WALNUT HOODED WALL CLOCK CASE
In the 17th Century style
The break-arched hood with a glazed arched hinged door and two arched glazed sides, the wall-piece and base with shaped bracket supports30cm high; 12cm deep; 14.5cm wideCONDITION REPORTIn good…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £120 - £180
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST

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