7 full sovereign bracelet to include sovereigns from 1900, 1890, 1901, 1891, 1900, 1888 and 1901. All set in 9 ct gold mounts. Gross weight 66g
about Lot 576
A pair of 20th century brass and oak ornamental desk canons by Cannon Craft, stamped 3 J P to bases, removable rests, length 17.5cm x width of bases 12.5cm (2)
about Lot 977
"Instructions on Needle-work and Knitting As Derived from the Practice Of The Central School of The National Society For Promoting The Education of The Poor In The Principles of The Established Church in the Sanctuary, Westminster", second edition, published by Roake And Varty, etc 1838, the inside cover bears glued in sheet with handwritten letter dated "Septr. 2nd 1848 Jane Haslewood a Mistress on probation respectfully presents a specimen of her needlework and knitting and requests the favour of being promoted to the rank of candidate for a situation" followed by approval by the Matron and a member of the committee of the National Society, the book contains ten samples of needlework including a miniature alphabet and number sampler, a blue printed cotton pinafore; a linen shift-sleeve, miniature stocking and baby bonnet, front cover is loose from spine, staining to interior and tear to upper spine (1 bag) Exceedingly rare: Copac lists only three copies of the second edition (V & A, University College London and the National Trust).
about Lot 171
An early 20th century 9ct gold Albert chain with swivel fob. The solid curb link chain with T bar and lobster claw clasp and swivel fob set with bloodstone and carnelian, swivel fob hallmarked Chester 1901, gross weight 66.37 grams.
about Lot 585
A pair of "Stressless" revolving/reclining leather armchairs with extendable headrest and swivel occasional table and matching footstools
about Lot 900
White Star Line and RMS Titantic Shipping Interest Collection comprising of two large albums of Postards and Photographs containing over 400 images, including Titanic, Olympic, boxed fragment of Coal taken from the wreck site of the Titanic, boxed enamel Titanic 100th Anniversary Brooch/lapel badge. Postcards also include Hamburg-Amerika Line, Stena, etc.
about Lot 156
A large collection of vintage watches, mainly men's, to include Times, Tisso, Hamilton etc
about Lot 561
Graham Smith (Middlesbrough, b.1947) Skinningrove - "Midge Purver" monochrome photograph, 21 x 30.5cm mounted on card signed and titled by the artist verso Exhibited: Skinningrove where the tide of the industrial revolution has turned. from 12th March - 27th April 1973 - An Exhibition of this unique north-east steelworks fishing village. By Photographer Graham Smith
about Lot 268
A bronze tampion badge from HMS Queen Elizabeth, cast as Elizabeth I seated with orb and sceptre, two screw holes verso, height 28cm, comes with provenance detailing the history of how the badge came into the ownership of the vendor, it was salvaged by Stanley Wright who served on the ship in WWI and after the war when having a refit in Chatham dockyard it was saved. Stanley and Molly Wright ran the Jolly Sailor public house at Exmouth Terrace, near the docks and the bar was like a mini museum, a photocopy of the couple behind the bar shows this badge by Stanleys elbow (1 + printed provenance)
about Lot 163
A ship's bell from SS Juno, lacks clapper, height 28cm x max diameter 31cm, seated on a teak plinth with label giving provenance "Ships Bell Recovered By S.V."Help" in 1953 from S.S. "Juno" Sunk 1917 in 40 FMS. By Submarine U.84 20 Miles S.W. of Start Point" (2)
about Lot 181