Rule Britannia - Manfred Schotten Antiques

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Rule Britannia
Rule Britannia accompanies the 4th joint exhibition between Christopher Clarke and
Manfred Schotten Antiques. With the last 3 exhibitions we have raised money for our
local charity Kate’s Home Nursing. As in the past, a percentage of the total sales figure
will be donated to Kate’s and we are also hosting a Navigational Rally around the North
Cotswolds. This is always a fun day out and we would like to thank all the volunteers and
sponsors who help to make the day such a great success. Our sponsors are listed on the
inside back cover. We would also like to thank all our customers who, in buying from the
exhibition, are donating to Kate’s Home Nursing.
Kate’s Home Nursing provide hospice at home nursing care for those in the last stage of
illness, filling the gap that the statutory sector cannot and giving respite to the patient’s
primary carer. They are Registered Charity No. 1059680. For more information on Kate’s or
to make a donation, visit : www.kateshomenursing.org
Manfred Schotten Antiques
109 High Street
Burford
Oxon. OX18 4RG
England
Tel : 01993 822302
email : schotten@sportantiques.co.uk
www.sportantiques.co.uk
Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd.
The Fosseway
Stow on the Wold
Glos. GL54 1JS
England
Tel : 01451 830476
email : clarkeltd@btconnect.com
www.campaignfurniture.com
All dimensions are in inches.
Copyright Manfred Schotten &
Christopher Clarke Antiques 2013
1. Winfield Steel Framed Rocking Chair
A late 19th Century steel framed rocking
chair with brass bolts, the design
after R. W. Winfield. The chair has
padded leather arm rests and a fixed
upholstered padded black leather button
back cushion of a slung hammock
design over a wooden slated seat.
This highly comfortable rocking chair
demonstrates early industrial minimalism
at its best. This style of chair is an
evolution of the metal tubular rocking
chair that Winfield’s first exhibited at
The Crystal Palace in London for The
Great Exhibition of 1851. Winfield is
listed in the various directories between
1835 and 1890 with having a factory in
Birmingham and an office in Fleet Street,
London. Circa 1880.
H 39 1/2 W 23 1/2 D 32
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3. The Handy Chair
H. Castle & Sons made this chair from teak
reclaimed from old navy ships. The company
were the largest ship’s breakers in London
and were started by Henry Castle in 1838.
One of Henry’s sons, Sydney started furniture
manufacture in 1872 and they soon enjoyed a
good reputation for their garden and outdoor
furniture. They counted Buckingham Palace
and Wimbledon Tennis Club amongst their
customers. It made a lot of sense to use the
reclaimed timber from naval ships with the teak
practical for outdoor use. The oval brass label
set to the middle of the chair’s back states ‘The
Handy Regd. A portable folding chair made of
teak wood from old Navy ships broken up by H.
Castle & Sons, Millbank, SW’. The chair works on
the X frame principal for folding and has a slatted
seat and back. The Army & Navy CSL are known
to have illustrated the chair in their catalogues.
Early 20th Century.
H 30 3/4 W 18 1/2 D 21
2. Folding Planter’s Chair
This Planter’s Chair will fold up to a compact size for travel. The timber feels too
lightweight to be teak and it is possible it is a type of birch. The slung, hammock
canvas seat is comfortable and the chair back can be inclined to 4 different angles.
Added to this the arms also extend to allow them to be used as foot rests as is typical
of Planter’s Chairs. There is evidence of the chair originally having a sliding foot rest
as well which is now gone. Although English, this form of chair originated in the East
and they are sometimes referred to as Indian Chairs. They are evocative of relaxing on
the verandah with a long drink to escape the heat of the day. Most Planter’s or Indian
Chairs are not portable although the Army & Navy CSL sold a similar chair to this
one in ash called ‘The Watherston’. Harrods also sold a version called ‘The Lucknow’
made of Quebec birch. The chair is well made with brass plates to re-enforce it at a
number of points including the back adjusting mechanism. Early 20th Century.
H 37 1/2 W 26 D 42
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4. High Back Corner Chair
A good English 18th Century ash and elm
corner chair, also called, a Barber’s chair.
The chair has exceptional patination
and colour with a re-upholstered drop
in seat. The high back has an attractive
appearance with five shaped vertical
slats in the middle with turned supports
either end finished with a shaped top
rail. The arms are supported on fret work
splats with the chair raised on square
chamfered legs. Circa 1770.
H 44 1/4 W 19 D 19
6. Leather Button Back Chair
A fine Victorian deep button back
armchair upholstered with the original
green leather with padded arms and
brass studding. The well shaped chair
is made of walnut and raised on carved
cabriole legs. A very comfortable chair
in good condition with a wonderful
patination. Circa 1860.
H 36 1/2 W 30 D 30
5. Mahogany and Leather Hall Bench
A very nice slim mahogany hall bench with an attractive simple design. The back and
seat are upholstered in tan leather with padding, all in very good condition. The ends
are nicely shaped with a central stretcher. The bench has a lovely warm patina and is
still in a solid and sturdy condition. Circa 1850.
H 33 W 54 D 13
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8. Library Armchair
Made of mahogany, this Library Armchair is a
known model, probably made by a number of
different workshops. The design, like much of
the best campaign furniture, is simple but very
effective. The back cushion pushes forward to
be removed. It’s held in place by a step to the
bottom section of the cushion and a brass plate
to the middle of the top of the back of the frame.
The arm posts are hinged to the seat frame
which allows the back to fall forward against
the seat with the arms also folding down. The
legs are set as a front and back pair joined by
a rail. These rails are hinged to fold in towards
the middle once the side rails, which are also
hinged and fixed with a twist catch, are folded
under the seat. For added strength the legs each
have a tenon joint which sit into a mortise to the
underside of the chair frame. So, the chair can
be folded quickly without the need to undo any
bolts. It’s a comfortable easy chair with turned
legs and arm posts and an agreeable wave
shape to either side of the seat.
Early to mid 19th Century.
H 42 1/4 W 24 1/2 D 28
7. Pair of Colonial Armchairs
This pair of teak Anglo Indian chairs breakdown
into 4 main parts to flat pack for travel. The 2 sides,
with barley twist columns to the front are fitted to
the back with tongue and groove joints and hooks
to hold them when in place at the top and brass
bolts at the bottom. The front rail is also fixed
between the 2 side panels by brass bolts. A caned
seat panel drops in to fit loose on top of the rails to
the 4 sides of the chair. The sides and back of the
chair are also caned to help keep cool in the hot
climate. The fact that they are double caned shows
their quality though the extra work. It’s possible that
these chairs may have been part of a large suite
and would have been useful to a family moving to
the hills to avoid the summer heat in India.
Early 20th Century.
H 30 W 27 1/4 D 26 1/2
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9. A View of Hong Kong
This oil on canvas painting shows an everyday scene of a water
carrier. However, the scene is a little unusual for being set on a country
hill path with Hong Kong in the background as opposed to a more
traditional and recognizable view. It is dated 1860 and signed to the
bottom right corner with the artist’s name indistinct. It is possible that
it is L. Eruidelle, L. Grudelle or a variation of the two. The date is quite
an interesting one in Hong Kong’s history. It had become a colony of
the British Empire after the First Opium War of 1839 - 42. In 1860 the
colony was extended in stages to included Kowloon Peninsula and
Stonecutter’s Island under the Convention of Peking after the Second
Opium War. The back of the painting has 2 paper labels to the frame,
one which notes Hong Kong and the other simply No. 41. The picture
has been very competently painted by the artist who was obviously a
professional. Dated 1860.
Canvas Size H 10 W 13 3/4
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10. Douro Chair with Case by Allen
The shape of the back of this satin birch Douro
Chair points to it being made by Allen and a stencil
to the inside of the packing case confirms this. A
number of London companies made Douro chairs
but Allen were the only ones who favoured this
shape back. The incline of the chair’s back can be
set by adjusting the leather arm straps on the posts.
The chair folds on its X frame legs to pack into the
painted pine packing case. At camp the packing
case has 4 turned beech legs which will convert
it into a table with its main use easily disguised
with the aid of tablecloth. The box is painted with
the owner’s details of T H Thompson of the 78th
Highlanders. Thomas Hinde Thompson joined the
78th as an Ensign on the 27th November 1857.
This was just after the regiment was involved in the
Indian Mutiny at Cawnpore and Lucknow. However,
it’s probable that the same Thompson was a
Captain previously in the 1st Royal Lancashire
Militia, giving up his rank when he joined the 78th.
There is a portrait of Thompson as a Captain in the
militia in the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum.
He made Lieutenant in the 78th in 1858 and
purchased his captaincy in 1863. He is no longer
listed by the army list of 1875. Douro Chairs with
their original packing case are not easy to find and
this is a good example by good maker. Circa 1857.
Chair Size H 35 W 24 D 28
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11. Regency Naval Chair
Associated with naval use due to their ability to fold quickly and remain in one part,
this mahogany chair has an upholstered leather seat. Although the majority of this
form of chair are late 18th Century we do occasionally find ones from the 19th Century
and have even had an Anglo Indian set from the 1930’s. This model is Regency and
the hollowed out or concave seat points to it perhaps originating from East Anglia.
The back panel, rails and uprights are simply carved with a bordered reed by way of
decoration and the back feet kick out to give more stability when the chair is folded.
An interesting variation on the naval chair. Early 19th Century.
H 35 W 18 D 20
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13. Cricket Bat by Cobbett of London
A Victorian cricket bat by Cobbett, in
nice condition with good colouring
and patina. The bat is with rounded
shoulders and flat rounded back.
‘COBBETTS, MAKER, MARYLEBONE’
is stamped in a circle with ‘By Her
Majesty’s Royal Letters Patent,
Cobbett’s Jubilee Patent, Gutta Percha
Driver’. This is a patent for the sprung
handle which contains a layer of Gutta
Percha. Gutta Percha was a popular
material which was also used for making
golf balls. Cobbett played for Middlesex
many times and first played at Lord’s
in 1826. He moved to London shortly
afterwards where he was employed by
the M.C.C. Cobbett was also a cricket
bat manufacturer located near to Lords
cricket ground in north London.
Circa 1890.
H 34 W 4 1/4 D 2
12. Cricket Shaving Mug
A rare ceramic blue and white shaving mug with lid.
The mug has a white bulb shaped body with blue
transfers depicting two scenes. One of cricket, the
other of football, with the cricket scene repeated
on the lid. There is a little damage inside the mug
where the lid locks into position. The Ford and Riley
trademark of ‘F & R within a circular belt’ is on the
underside with ‘SPORTS’ within the belt, sports
being the pattern name. They were an earthenware
manufacturer operating in Newcastle Street,
Burslem, Stoke–on–Trent from 1882 to 1893.
Circa 1880.
H 5 1/2 Dia 4
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14. MCC Australia V England at Lords
This is a magnificent photogravure of a fictitious cricket match at
Lords entitled MCC Australia v England. The original painting is
by G. H. Barrable and R. Ponsonby Staples. The Photogravure is
published by Hildesheimer & Co. Ltd. London and Manchester. The
picture is made up of men who played for England and Australia at
the time and notable people who attended Lord’s. All of the players
are named and portrayed in the border, W. G. Grace can be seen
batting (there is also a key to the rear of the picture). Other people
worth noting are the Prince (later King Edward VII) and Princess of
Wales walking towards the populated stands, some of the crowd
being ladies whose names had been linked by gossip to the Prince.
One of the most famous lovers of the Prince is Lillie Langtry who is
in the right centre foreground, to the right of the pillar. Lillie Langtry
(1853 – 1929), was a British actress born on the island of Jersey
and was known to have had a number of prominent lovers, The
Prince being the most famous. The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward
(“Bertie”) a well-known philanderer, sat next to Langtry at a dinner
party given by Sir Allen Young in 1877 and became infatuated with
her. Although Edward was married to Alexandra at St. George’s
Chapel in Windsor Castle on 10 March 1863, Lillie became his
semi-official mistress; the affair lasted from late 1877 to June 1880.
Lillie was even presented to Edward’s mother, Queen Victoria.
Eventually, a cordial relationship developed between her and
Princess Alexandra. Circa 1896
Frame: H 42 W 59 Image: H 27 1/2 W 44
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15. Leather Field Boots
A pair of men’s tan leather field boots in
used condition with the original beech
wood trees. Field boots are an English
invention and are so called as they were
worn by officers ranked field grade or
higher. The buckle and laces make the
boot more comfortable when riding.
They were also popular with police on
motorcycles. Circa 1910.
H 24 1/4
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16. Leather Cavalry or Artillery Boots
A very good-looking pair of black
leather knee high boots. These boots
are stamped with a broad arrow mark
suggesting that they were Government
Issue. The boots are stamped with
the maker’s name ‘ADAMS BROS.,
RAUNDS’. The firm made large
quantities of men’s medium and heavy
class goods for the home and shipping
trade but also made Naval and Military
goods for almost every part of the world.
Raunds, in Northamptonshire, played a
large part in the boot and shoe industry
until its decline in the 1950’s and 60’s,
although several factories remained
into the 90’s. Many of the firms in
Raunds made the goods required by the
Government, County Council, Territorial
and other public bodies a speciality,
and Wellington knee boots, and goods
of this character, were manufactured in
high quantities. Circa 1880.
H 19
17. Folding Boot Jack
This mahogany and steel Boot Jack
folds down to a very compact size.
The heel grip is made of two pieces
of shaped steel that fold on a central
section which is in turn held in position
by a rod that runs down to the end of
the jack. The two mahogany bars are
hinged together at one end and cutout
to their centre to conceal the steel heel
mechanism when packed down. The
boot jack’s feet are also made of steel
and fitted on screws to swing out for
use. They fall flush to the mahogany,
that is cutout to receive them, when
not in use. There is no evidence of a
maker or patent to the boot jack but it is
certainly an unusual design. It bears little
resemblance to the standard design of a
folding boot jack that is hinged to halve
its width when folded. Mid 19th Century.
H 3 3/4 W 5 D 9 1/2
19. Free Standing Boot Jack
This freestanding mahogany Boot Jack
can be attributed to Gillows. The user
stands on the platform with one foot and
places the other foot, with boot to be
removed, between the turned uprights
and into the throat. The throat has a
further cut out in case you happen to
be wearing spurs. The long tongue that
hangs between the columns is placed
on the top of the foot to apply pressure
and so aid in easing off the boot. As
you would expect from a maker such
as Gillows, this Boot Jack is well made
and the design, sharpness of the turning
etc. all elevate its quality. Although not
stamped, this is a known Gillow’s design
and the quality of mahogany is typical of
the company. Circa 1820.
H 31 1/2 W 15 3/4 D 20
18. Platt’s Boot Rack
Although made by Platt, this oak Boot Rack works to MacDonald’s Patent. The concept is fairly simple but
is definitely thinking outside the box. The rack has a brass serrated edge from which you hang the front part
of the heel. A great benefit of this is that nothing can crawl into your shoes or boots when not worn. The rack
is made to hang and has brass hinges to the ends so that it can be folded in half which not only reduces the
size but also protects the serrated edge. This rack is much longer than the standard size. The rack is stamped
Platt’s Boot & Shoe Rack, 77 St. Martin’s Lane, London along with MacDonald’s Patent. James Platt & Co.
were in business at least as far back as 1852 and based at 78 St. Martin’s Lane. However, their main business
was as woollen drapers as opposed to makers of travel equipment. By 1865 they also had premises at 28 & 29
Cranbourn street and by 1880 had added the property next door at 77 St. Martin’s Lane. In 1912 Alfred Brown
& Sons are listed at 77 & 78 with no record of Platt in the trade directories. The Army & Navy CSL were patrons
of Platts and advertised this rack along with a free standing version in their 1907 catalogue. The rack seems a
curious diversion from Platt’s normal business of woollen drapers but this is a good design and practical for the
Victorian traveller. Circa 1900.
H 8 W 36 1/2 D 1
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20. Colonial Cannonball Box
An early teak box with good wrought
iron strapping and four heavy duty
carry handles. The box is very attractive
and with a lovely patina. Carved into
the hinged lid is the number 69. We
believe this to be an early box for the
transportation of cannonballs.
Circa 1840.
H 15 1/2 W 25 1/2 D 9
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21. Military Polearms
A good pair of polearms on wooden
shafts, total length being 74 inches. The
two pikes are a type of spear and are
attached to poles or pikestaffs. The main
weapon head is a broad spear with a
long tapering double-edged blade with
two upturned projections at its base with
a shaped and tapering conical socket
fixing it to the wooden shaft. The metal
work being in a good condition with
the wooden shafts being shortened.
Polearms were invented to increase the
effectiveness of infantrymen and the
need to strike the enemy in front before
they can reach you. Simply put they
are a weapon on a long stick. Many
variations of polearms have flourished
over time, from the first simple Pikes to
the more sophisticated and specialised
Halberds, making the naming and
classifying of these weapons a difficult
thing. Other names include Ranseur,
Corsque, Spetum or Partizan. The
three-pronged weapon could be
primarily used as a thrusting weapon,
but secondly with the extra side blades it
could be used to parry bladed weapons.
A very decorative pair. 20th century.
H 33 1/2 W 5 1/2 D 1
22. Pair of Horse Mantel Ornaments
A very nice pair of horses made of cast
iron. These were most likely made as
mantel ornaments, or possibly door
stops. It’s difficult to find a true facing
pair as often they end up separated.
The detail is exceptional for cast iron.
A wonderful pair. Circa 1830.
H 11 1/4 W 13 D 2 3/4
23. Leather Saddle Bags
An excellent pair of high quality, wellmade saddle bags, made from tan
coloured leather. The bags have a firm
body with the backs being made from
one solid piece of leather which joins the
two bags. The front flaps are secured by
two brass buckles. Circa 1930.
Pocket dimensions:
12” x 12” x 4” each side.
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24. Georgian Horse Bells by Robert Wells
A very fine and extremely rare collection of cast horse bells from the Robert Wells
foundry in Aldbourne, Wiltshire. This type of bell is sometimes referred to as a box
of bells or a belfry. Each set of bells is mounted onto a supporting iron rod that
would have fitted onto the hame on the horse, the bells are then protected from the
elements with a leather housing decorated with brasses and leather tassels. Each set
comprises of four open mouthed bells of different sizes. All bear the distinctive ‘RW’
maker’s mark in relief on the inside. The bells are possibly made of Latten, a copper
alloy, and have a nice green-brown patination and a rather pleasant ring tone. These
bells were a common adornment to the hames of the collars of the horses used on
coaches, carriages or large wagons. The large teams which were required to pull
the heavy road wagons were provided with a complete set of bells, the noise from
which could clearly be heard at a distance, giving sufficient warning to pedestrians
and other drivers of their approach. This was necessary to warn other road users as
the width of the roads were rarely sufficient to allow two teams of horses to pass and
were especially useful up hills, where if a team of horses were stopped half way up
it was near impossible to start again. The charm of the team bells is not only in their
appearance but mainly in the music they make. It is said Robert Wells could produce
sets of team bells the sounds of which are unique to each set, this also helped the
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wagoners tell whose team was approaching and whether they were about to meet
up with a friend or a stranger. The bigger the bells the fewer were fitted and the shaft
or ‘thill’ horse was usually the horse with the largest bells. The bells for the complete
set of team bells were carefully selected to ring in harmony. The names vary from one
part of the country to another but the bells are sometimes referred to as the ‘lead’,
the ‘lash’, the ‘body’ and the ‘thill’, this indicates which horses wore them as this
is also the names of the positions of the horses in the team. The bell foundry was
made famous by Robert Wells was in Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England, although it had
originally been established in 1693 by Robert Cor. It was then owned though the years
by John Stores and later by Edward Read. From about 1760 to about 1826, the Wells
cast hand bells, church bells, clock and room bells, but they were famous for the
rumblers they cast with a distinctive ‘RW’ with the ornate petal design. Robert was
born in 1725 and was the only son of a local blacksmith, William Wells. Robert ran the
business until his death in 1781 and left his son, (born in 1756 and also called Robert)
running the foundry. Robert was joined by his younger brother, James (b.1771),
around 1790 and upon his retirement in 1798 left him in charge. The foundry did well
for a while but unfortunately went bankrupt in 1825 and was sold to another foundry
owner Thomas Mears of Whitechapel. Circa 1800.
H 15 W 20 D 5
25. Army & Navy Trunk
It is less common to find English trunks made of camphor wood although the
repellent qualities in protecting the contents were well known. This camphor trunk
bears a round label to the inside of the lid noting the maker as the Army & Navy CSL.
The attention paid to the detail in the construction is very good. The bottom section
has a rebate to the top edge to align the top, ensuring a good fit and the top of the
box has visible brass screws fixing it down as well a rounded moulding to the inside
to further strengthen it. The box has brass corners to the top, straps to the sides and
brass carrying handles. It’s a good size for both storage and use as a coffee table.
Late 19th Century.
H 18 1/2 W 29 D 17 1/4
26. Anglo Indian Trunk
This padouk trunk standing on stile feet is fairly typical of Anglo Indian trunks of the
early to mid 19th century. However, these trunks are normally made of teak or very
occasionally mahogany so a padouk version is unusual. The timber has a rich, deep
colour which is offset by the brass corners and straps added to strengthen the trunk.
It has brass carry handles and a good brass hasp lock. Early 19th century.
H 17 3/8 W 26 D 14
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27. Beevor’s Handford Trunk
Handford’s New Invented Light Water Proof Leather Trunk stands out both visually for
the striking look of the brass on black leather and for its innovative design. Handford
first started making these trunks in 1812, the listed date for his patent, and stated
that his trunk was of ‘an entire new construction, which will preserve the property
deposited therein in a far greater degree than any heretofore made or now in use’.
It certainly was a radical change in manufacture compared to most of the date
which were either leather hide or if leather on softwood did not have the strength
and attention to construction. Such was the appeal of the trunk that his son was still
making them into the 1850s. The brass name plate to the top of the trunk is engraved
C. Beevor. Research has not found anyone of this name in the Army Lists of the
relevant dates or in civilian life of note. The interior is lined in leather and the inside
of the lid is fitted with 2 lockable compartments of uneven size. Both contain paper
labels for Handford giving his address of 7 Strand, London. He had a few different
addresses on the Strand at different dates and occupied number 7 from 1815 to 1830.
H 13 1/2 W 27 1/4 D 26 1/2
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28. Jack Dunfee’s Motoring Trunks
A very nice original pair of graduated (stacking)
motoring trunks in black canvas fitted with a
cream linen interior. Former property of Jack
Dunfee, (the famous racing driver and one of
the Bentley Boys). There are several metal trade
labels on the trunks with FINNIGAN’ S LTD. on
them. The trunks are fitted with brass catches,
brass headed dome rivets and leather trim, with
each end having a leather carry handle. The
frame and structure are sound and the outer
covering is in excellent condition. The cases are
graduated in size with the bottom one being 19
inches deep tapering to 18 inches and the top
one is 18 inches tapering to 17 inches. There
is one luggage label with Jack Dunfee’s name
stuck to the outside of the lower trunks lid and
three other loose luggage labels with ties. The
top trunk has a broken catch and the interior
on both is with some staining. These types
of trunks were advertised in The Motor-Car
Journal, Saturday April 6th 1907. Finnigans
Motor Trunks, made to fit any car. Lightness,
Simplicity, and Durability are amongst the
features which contribute to the all round
excellence of the FINNIGANS MOTOR TRUNKS.
If you are thinking of having your car fitted
with trunks they are essential may we have the
pleasure of sending one of our experts to take
dimensions, submit sketches and prices, and,
if desired, to place his practical knowledge at
your service? FINNIGANS, LTD., 18 New Bond
Street, London, W. ; 123 Deansgate, and 115,
Market Street, Manchester; and 59, Bold Street,
Liverpool. Finnigans Ltd are ranked amongst
one of the finest of English luggage makers
and they produced many and varied examples
of exquisite luggage. They survived until the
late 1970s and their maker’ s name is almost
invariably found on each exterior side of the lid
together with London, Manchester or Liverpool
or various combinations of the three locations.
Circa 1910.
H 28 1/2 W 32 D19 1/2
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29. Herbert Johnson Racing Helmet
A very fine motor racing crash helmet by Herbert Johnson, formerly owned by the racing driver F. W Carr, who
famously crashed his supercharged MG ‘N’ Type into the Members Bridge at the 1937 Brooklands Easter
meeting, and walked away. The helmet is made of a light weight shellac construction with moulded peak
with a removable leather & celluloid wrap-around visor. There is also a driver’s reinforced webbing waist-belt
and a pair of goggles by E. B. Meyrowitz. The goggles are nickel-plated with gauze vented side shields and
nose bridge adjustment (lenses and straps are missing). The helmet has a cork interior, fitted with a leather
headband with linen neck and ear protectors and a chin strap, all with leather strapping. At the rear of the
helmet is a leather loop to fit a goggle strap whilst inside the helmet there is a Herbert Johnson trade label,
with the size 6 7/8 written in pen. This is an excellent piece of British motoring history in lovely condition. Mr
Emil Bruno Meyrowitz, born in Prussia, 1852, was a pioneer in optics and had practices in Paris, New York as
well as in London during his career. Meyrowitz started its legacy by designing products for a distinguished
and international clientele. Herbert (Louis) Johnson was born in 1872 and spent seven years as an apprentice
to Lincoln Bennett, hat-makers. Johnson later went into business with Edward Glazier at New Bond Street,
London in 1889 on the advice of the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII). The story has it that the
Prince was riding in the park when his top hat blew off, damaging it. Johnson was there in the park at the time
and offered his professional services. The hat was repaired and the Prince was so pleased with the results he
suggested that Herbert set up his own business. Johnson soon produced many forms of headwear for welldressed gentlemen and soon had a Royal patronage. Fame and success came quickly and Johnson continued
to work in the business personally until his retirement in 1928. Johnson’s name soon became synonymous with
quality and everyone wanted to be seen in a Johnson hat. Circa 1930.
Hat Size 6 7/8
30. Motoring Overcoat
A good quality large Gent’s double-breasted motoring dust coat made from cotton. Many car drivers in the
early 1900’s had to make do with open topped vehicles, thus exposing them to the elements, and with many
roads being little more than tracks the dust that was kicked up was proving a problem, hence suitable clothing
was a must. The coat has 2 external pockets with internal buttoned flaps that open up inside the coat. There is
one large internal breast pocket on the right-hand side and one small pocket on the other side. Circa 1910.
The approximate coat measurements:
Armpit to cuff: 18 inches, Length: 4 feet, Wide: 26 inches, Shoulder width: 20 inches
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31. Road Maps of England & Wales
This leather case contains a set of Bacon’s New
Half-Inch Motoring Maps for England and Wales
and were reproduced by kind permission from
The New Ordnance Survey by J. Bartholomew.
The set comprises of 24 named and numbered
maps with an Index Map. It also has a cased
mileometer tool to calculate distances from both
inches to miles and centimeters to kilometers.
The maps are named after the major towns but
of course show the surrounding area and have
an individual index to allow you to quickly find
your position. Bacon’s address on the maps is
given as 127 Strand, London and they moved to
this address by 1869 although they were already
a well established company. They enjoyed a
reputation as one of the most successful map
businesses in London and prospered well into
the 20th century. This set was owned by a T.
A Negus who has inscribed his name in ink to
some of the maps. Circa 1920.
H 13 W 11 1/8 D 5
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32. Army & Navy CSL Decanter Case
This small leather Decanter Case is very well made with exceptional, tight stitching.
It has replaced glass bottles, the round shape correct from the wear marks to the
dark green velvet lining. The lid is held by a single stitched tab to the back allowing
it to completely lift off. It has a nicely shaped fishtail handle to the top and a metal
clasp to lock the lid. The case is understated but quite fine down to the subtle, tooled
tramlines to the edges and fishtail shape of the lid tab which echoes the handle. It
is stamped with a label for the Army & Navy CSL, Calcutta to the lip of the bottom
section. The A&N CSL was formed in 1872 and opened their first Indian store in
Bombay in 1891. This was followed by a store in Karachi in 1892 and the Calcutta
store in 1902. Along with the Bombay store, the Calcutta store was a huge emporium
where most services could be obtained from a travel agents to bankers, caterers,
insurance and an undertaker. This was aside from the vast range of goods that could
be bought to provide the home comforts to the British in India. Early 20th century.
H 7 W 7 1/4 D 3 3/4
33. Five Bottle Decanter Box
This brass bound mahogany Decanter Box is an unusual size. Whereas you would
expect it to have 4 bottles of the same size, it also has a central compartment for a
fifth, larger bottle. The box splits just above the middle and the compartments are
lined in faded red velvet to cushion the glass. The lock is marked Barron’s patent but
has no monarch’s mark to help date the box. The five bottles may have been a special
commission with the owner perhaps using the larger bottle for his favourite drink.
The box is good quality and this set stands out amongst Decanter Boxes. Mid 19th
century.
H 9 3/8 W 11 1/4 D 8 1/2
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34. Cased Drinking Set by Dixon
An elegant gentleman’s leather spirits case with
three Sheffield plate flasks of different sizes with
six nickel plated tumblers (1/8 pint). The tan
leather case is the size of a small briefcase and
has a fitted interior lined in blue crushed velvet.
The case was ‘Made in England for Brooks
Brothers of New York’ as stated on the label
on the inside of the lid. The beakers and flasks
are marked with the “Trumpet and Banner” of
James Dixon & Sons, they were established in
1806 in Sheffield by James Dixon in partnership
with a Mr. Smith. Circa 1930.
H 2 1/2 W 13 3/4 D 11 1/2
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35. Naval Desk
This form of portable Naval Desk is not
unusual but this version stands out for
being made of padouk wood and being
earlier in date. A number of these desks,
in two sizes, were made either side of
1900 but typically they were made of
mahogany and had brass flush handles.
This desk is an earlier version but the
basic form is the same. To dismantle it,
the top section lifts off the two pedestals
which have fixed rosewood feet. On
the later version the gallery to the top is
hinged to fold whereas with this desk
the gallery parts lock together on fine
dovetails, fitting to the desk on brass
pins. This desk also has an extra, front
section to the gallery. When the desk
is being used this section fits into the
back of the gallery. The replaced, black
leather has a blind tooled border. The
main drawer has been made to look like
three but is a single, wide enough to
take shipping charts etc. The drawers
have turned rosewood knob handles and
the short drawers have locks stamped
Patent VR for Victoria. Mid 19th Century.
H 30 1/4 W 48 D 26 3/4
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36. Georgian Bidet
The figure of 8 shape to the top of this
mahogany Bidet is very pleasing. The top has
a brass tooth to one end and a sprung catch,
released by the ring pull handle, to the other.
This bidet was designed so that the bowl could
only be fitted when the top was removed,
sitting in the recess that it vacates. This may
be the reason that it has parted company with
the bidet. The legs have an unusual folding
mechanism that operates by depressing the
flush button set into the brass fitting. This
releases a catch that fixes the leg to the top and
allows it to fold on its hinges to rest parallel to
the underside of the top. The underside of the
Bidet is marked III and it is curious as to what
the number alludes to. This bidet is very well
made from the cabinet work to the brass ware,
smacks of Georgian quality and makes a useful
side table for an easy chair. Circa 1800.
H 19 1/2 W 19 D 10 3/4
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37. Davenport by JW & T Allen
On first appearance this oak Davenport does not look like a campaign piece but the
maker’s name is a strong indication to its portability. Whereas the original concept of
the Davenport, made by Gillows for the Captain it was named after, was to combine
a small set of drawers with a writing slope that was pared down to its most basic
shape for transport, this Allen version has been made to be fashionable to the day.
The consequence of this is a move away from the early box shape and the addition
of barley twist columns. So, in order to make it portable, Allen built it to dismantle.
The top desk section lifts off the drawers and the columns. The columns and the
drawers can then be lifted off the base section. All of the parts fit to each other by
wooden lugs in much the same way that a campaign chest typically fits together. It is
very likely that this Davenport originally had a packing case, fitted to take and protect
each of the desk’s component parts. As can be seen, when the leather writing board
is pulled forward on its tongue and groove joints, a stationery rack to the back of the
desk will lift up. A pen tray and desk tidy section is pivoted to the front of the rack
so that it will always remain horizontal. The desk has dummy drawers to one side
with proper drawers to the other. They are locked by a clever locking system that
only allows them to be opened once the main, front drawer is opened. This drawer
has a Bramah Patent lock which is also stamped Allen, London. The brass handles
are Gothic Revival and again, fashionable to the day. The leather desk skiver has a
worn gilt tooled border and Allen’s name to the top. JW & T Allen, Manufacturer, 18
& 22 Strand, London are written within a belt topped by a crown. This is certainly an
unusual and interesting piece of campaign furniture by one of the foremost makers.
Allen’s change of addresses dates the Davenport to between 1849 and 1861. The
scroll under the maker’s label notes Registered May 20. 1853.
H 32 1/4 W 21 1/2 D 22
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38. Dwarf Bookcase by Gillows
A fine quality walnut cabinet bookcase
by Gillows of Lancaster. The bookcase
has a very attractive appearance with
fine veneers and inlays and a brass
gallery rail. It is an exceptional piece
with its brass fret work sides and three
ornate brass doors with rose and leaf
design by John Hardman & Co. of
Birmingham. The catches on the doors
are incorporated in the leaf designs
and the cabinet has the GILLOW & Co.
stamp to the rear. The bookcase has one
shelf and the whole interior is lined in
crushed velvet (although heavily faded).
Gillows (later Waring and Gillows) made
high quality furniture crafted in both
London and Lancaster using superb
craftsmanship and fine quality materials.
The company flourished from the early
18th century until the 1950s, and their
furniture was very popular with the
upper classes, furnishing many stately
homes, international exhibitions and
royal palaces. Gillow’s furniture can be
dated by their stamp. The GILLOWS
– LANCASTER mark first appeared in
the1780s but by the 1850’s this had
been shortened to GILLOW. From
around the 1890’s this had changed to
GILLOW & Co., with a further change
to Waring and Gillow in the early 20th
century. Robert Gillow (1704 – 1772)
was born in Lancashire and founded the
company in 1731. Gillow had served an
apprenticeship as a joiner and cabinet
maker and had also sailed to the West
Indies as a ships carpenter. Following
Robert’s retirement in 1769 the company
was taken over by his sons, Richard and
Robert, who expanded into London.
Richard was an architect of some note,
and he is credited with originating the
telescopic dining table and the first
English billiard table. Circa 1850.
H 35 W 43 D 15
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39. Mountaineering Picture after E.T Compton
A fine mountaineering picture of climbers on a rock face after a painting
by E. T. Compton. “Bei Ernster Arbeit”, “Nach der Natur gezeichnet von
E.T. Compton, 1891, Photogravure von J. B. Oberwetter, Muenchen” Also
printed under the title “Michael Innerkofler, +1888.” Edward Theodore
Compton, born 1849 in London, attended art schools in the UK and
then went to Germany. From 1874 Compton lived at Feldafing on Lake
Starnberg. He began to concentrate on Alpine scenery at a time when
the Alps were very fashionable in England. Compton became acquainted
with some of the mountain guides from the Dolomites, including Sepp
Innerkofler (who would become a WW1 hero, dying whilst defending his
country, Austria) and his uncle Michael Innerkofler, known as The King
of the Dolomites. In 1877 Compton and the two Men climbed the Elfer
and the Zwoelfer together in the Dolomites. This picture was painted to
commemorate the climb they shared. It depicts Sepp & Michael with
Compton on the bottom left. Tragically Michael Innerkofler was killed
climbing Monte Cristallo in 1888 when a glacier’s snow bridge collapsed.
Hence his name and year of death are included in the margin. Compton
died in Bavaria in 1921. Circa 1891.
Frame: H 40 1/2 W 31 1/2 Image: H 24 3/4 W 17 1/2
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40. Royal Military Academy at Woolwich
A watercolour over pencil painting on paper of the Royal Military Academy at
Woolwich. The view looks to be of the side of the Academy and shows the
grounds to the front with various groups of cadets training. To the forefront on
the left are some men sat on the boundary wall and to the right a mother and
her daughter walking towards the buildings. The Royal Military Academy was
founded in 1741 at Woolwich. It was first located at the Royal Arsenal but
moved to larger buildings on Woolwich Common in 1806 where it remained
until 1939. There was strong competition for places at the Academy, where
cadets were trained to be officers in the Artillery and Royal Engineers. Cadets
paid to attend the Academy and were taught mathematics, chemistry,
drawing, French and dancing. The naïve quality of the painting suggests that
it’s probable that it was painted by a cadet. Mid 19th century.
Image: H 11 1/8 W 7 5/8
41. George III Dining Table
This mahogany Dining table is made
up of 2 D end sections with a replaced
leaf to the middle, supported by brass
clips. The end sections have tapered
legs with a spade foot. They fold on a
gateleg action with the top also folding
down against the legs when dismantled.
Essentially all the parts flat pack. It is
probable that originally the table had a
rectangular middle section with legs,
and 2 leaves fitting between the sections
to further increase its length. The design
of the table does make it quite versatile
with the 2 D ends fitting together to
make a round table or able to be used
as consuls against the wall. The table
is well made and would dine 6 people.
Late 18th Century.
H 28 1/2 W 71 1/2 D 48 1/4
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42. Revolving Snooker Cue Stand
A fine quality oak snooker cue rack
made by Orme & Sons, Manchester,
raised on three bun feet and revolving
around the central turned pillar. The
rack is designed to hold twenty four
cues and rests, which are held in place
by brass and leather clips and three
separate holes in the middle. The top
is decorated with turned ball shaped
finials. The underside of the base is
stamped with the makers name “ORME
& SONS 1385 MANCHESTER. Orme &
Sons was founded in 1845 and originally
traded under the name “Thomas and
James Orme”. They supplied a large
assortment of new and second-hand
billiards and bagatelle tables, in fact the
full range of accessories needed for the
games. Circa 1910.
H 42 Dia 21
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43. Billiard, Snooker & Life Pool Scoreboard
An unusual oak combined billiards and life pool scoreboard housed
within an oak cupboard with drop down door which when opened
reveals a wonderful scoreboard. The billiard scorer has ebonized
rollers with gold painted numbers, 0 to 100, and white slides to mark
your score. The Life Pool board consists of 10 slides with coloured
ivory discs (each colour representing the player’s cue ball) and each
slide reveals 3 birch wood discs, one for each life. There are also
“stars” hiding, and they are used as extra lives. In the middle of the
scoreboard is a slate covered door which when open reveals a ball
compartment. The game of Life Pool can be played by a number of
players, who form the pool. Each player has their own coloured ball
and loses a life each time the ball is potted by an opponent. When a
player loses all of their lives they are out of the game. Circa 1880.
H 25 W 58 D 9
44. George Wright Snooker Table
A fine quality 9ft mahogany Snooker, Pool table with good turned legs. The playing
surface is a slate bed covered in green playing cloth. One of the end cushion rails
has an ivory plaque with the makers details on “George Wright & Co., 158 - 164
Westminster Bridge Road, London.” and on the other end a brass plate reads “fitted
with the latest STANDFAST low fast match cushions, by Thos. Padmore & Sons,
Birmingham”. The leg bolts and cushion bolts are hidden by turned mahogany knobs.
The pockets are leather covered with net bags and the brass work being set into the
top surface of the cushions. This table is being sold with snooker and pool balls, two
cues and one rest. George Wright founded his Billiard table manufacturing business
in 1868 and was advertising in 1870 as Wright and Co. and operated from 162/164
Westminster Bridge Road. In the early years they specialised in Billiard Dining Tables,
bagatelle tables and the like. By 1876 the firms address was recorded as being
158/162 Westminster Bridge Road and the firm was now known as Geo. Wright & Co.
Circa 1890.
H 33 3/4 W 105 D 52
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46. Mahogany Coaching Table
This is a standard design of a mahogany Coaching Table but
the scroll of the leg and the turning of the stretchers lifts it.
They have acquired over time a deep patina which contrasts
nicely against the more polished highlights. As you would
expect, the 2 piece top folds in the middle but is locked for
use by a simple twist block to the underside. The Coaching
Table is one of those pieces of furniture which was as useful
domestically, to provide an extra surface, as it was for its
portability; so catering to two markets. Northcote-Bade, in
Colonial Furniture in New Zealand, makes reference to a
similar table which was taken to Canterbury by the Rev. F.
Inwood on board the Sir George Seymour in 1850.
Early to mid 19th Century.
H 27 1/4 W 34 D 16 1/2
45. Anglo Indian Folding Table
The padouk used to make this folding table has a richness to its colour. It was
probably originally conceived as a useful table for an officer to eat off or work at but
its size is perfect for playing cards. The top is made of 2 boards which are hinged
together with the brassware visible from the top. It has 2 long bracing bars to the
underside and tongue and groove joints to the boards to strengthen it when set up.
The top has 2 cleats to the ends set in on mitred corners and the edge of the top is
chamfered. The legs fold and fix by means of 2 bracing bars that run parallel to each
other across the diagonal between the upright leg and the top when set up. The
longer bar sits into a block with a right angle cut out to hold its position. This ensures
that the table doesn’t collapse during use. The legs are tapered and terminate in
a spade foot. The pegged construction and minimal use of metal to the joints are
good indications that the table is colonial. The design is considered though and this
combined with the good timber makes for an interesting and good looking variation
on the campaign occasional table. Mid 19th Century.
H 28 W 30 1/2 D 30 1/4
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47. Campaign Shelves
We have not seen this model of
mahogany campaign shelf before and
it is a good design. The uprights are set
as 2 fixed pairs making up the sides of
the shelves. The shelves all have cutout
corners to fit them within the sides. The
top and bottom shelves are fixed to
the ends by brass thumb bolts which
effectively lock the loose middle shelf in
place. The uprights have turned columns
graduating in size. The shortest columns
are joined by a turned section which
also act as carrying handles, if needed.
The shelves could be set on either a
campaign chest or the floor in a tent. A
well made and unusual set of shelves.
Early 19th Century.
H 30 W 28 1/2 D 7
48. Washstand with Cupboard
The top of this teak cabinet lifts to
reveal a section with cutouts to take
a washbowl and two round dishes for
soap etc. The top is split in two and also
hinged to the middle so that the front
half will fall forward and the whole top
will stand upright. To the back of the
interior section is a lift up mirror which
is set on knuckle joints to its frame to
adjust its angle. It lifts up to a choice of 8
positions on a brass fitting which has a
button to release the mirror to drop back
down for travel. The washstand has
2 drawers with a cupboard, designed
to look like a third drawer, above. The
cupboard is unlocked by means of the
pin to its keyhole. The sides and back
are panelled and its stands on stile
feet. The joints are pegged which give
a clue to its colonial origin. The brass
carrying handles are English although a
touch oversized as the back plate over
hangs the middle panel frame section.
The washstand is a useful size. As it’s
purpose is hidden, it is still very practical
for storage but also has a good height to
use the top for display. Mid 19th Century.
H 36 W 21 1/2 D 21
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49. Waywiser by Cottam & Hallen
A brass and iron Waywiser by Cottam & Hallen with turned walnut handles. The
waywiser has a 23” diameter spoked wheel with a brass yardage dial and cover on
the axle. The cover is engraved ‘Cottam & Hallen, No. 167, Winsley St., Oxford St.,
London’. In the Great Exhibition catalogue in 1851 Cottam & Hallen were listed as
Inventors and Manufacturers. A waywiser is an instrument for measuring the distance
traversed by a walker or vehicle. Circa 1820.
H 48 Dia. 23
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50. Large Pair of Long John Binoculars
The silver colour of the aluminium of these Long Johns, offset against the dark
green hatched leather grips, makes for a very good looking pair of binoculars. The
aluminium was probably used because it significantly reduces the weight as opposed
to a more traditional brass pair. The binoculars can be adjusted to narrow the width
between the lenses, to suit the individual and have extending shades to reduce the
glare of the sun. They have a leather case but there is no maker’s name to either the
binoculars or the case. Early 20th century.
H 10 1/2 W 6 D 3
51. Telescope by JP Cutts Sutton & Son
This 6 draw brass telescope has a leather grip and a built in sliding cover to the eye
piece. The first draw is engraved J.P Cutts Sutton & Son, Opticians to Her Majesty,
Sheffield & London. The second draw is engraved Adjusting Tube. There were a
number of Cutts involved in the business, which claimed to have been established
in 1804 but John Preston Cutts, whose name is engraved, appears to be the main
one. In 1849 the company changed it’s name to J.P. Cutts Sutton and Sons. They
were listed as working at 43 Division Street, Sheffield between 1845 and 1869. Their
London agent was Alex Menzies at 56 Hatton Garden, Holborn. Mid 19th century.
Closed size H 6 3/4 W 2 1/8 D 2 1/8
52. Pocket Binoculars
This pair of steel binoculars are very small in size and would easily fit into a pocket.
The 2 lens swing out from the case which forms the bridge between them for use
and protects the lens when packed. The lens are made of 3 sections, one of which
pulls out and the other which twists to extend. The third has leather grips to hold the
binoculars. The maker’s name Busch Winnett with Binocular Patent is stamped to the
blacked bridge. Asprey’s, among others, retailed this model and it is probable that
they originally had a leather case. Early 20th century.
H 1 3/8 W 2 1/2 D 1
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53. Anglo Indian Campaign Chest
This teak campaign chest has a good colour and a busy grain. The brass strap work
and construction is of a better standard than many of the Anglo Indian chests that
you see and this perhaps points to a Chinese workshop in India. The chest has iron
carrying handles to the sides and breaks into 2 parts. However, the turned feet are not
removable. The 2 parts of the chest locate to each other by 3 wooden lugs, however
there is evidence of it originally having metal locaters to the 4 corners, which ties in
with other similar chests we have had. The flush, brass drawer handles are a design
that were used in the first half of the 19th Century. Like many Anglo Indian chests it is
also a good, small size making it very practical for modern use.
Early to mid 19th Century.
H 39 3/4 W 30 D 17
54. Packing Case Cupboard
This packing cupboard is made of painted pine or deal with iron straps and a
mahogany door. It is probable that it was 1 of a pair of cupboards that held a
campaign chest for travel. They could then be set up on either side of the chest to
turn it into a much larger piece of furniture. The screw in feet are removable and
there are plates to receive bolts to both fix a panel over the door to protect it and to
fix the cupboard to a chest when set up. The mahogany door has a fine arabesque
design with moulded edge to the panel and will lift off its hinge pins to give an open
cupboard. From its size, this cupboard would have held a large size chest. Although
there is no maker’s name, Allen are one of the companies known to have made
upright packing case cupboards. Mid to late 19th Century.
H 46 1/2 W 25 D 19 1/2
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56. Georgian Chest
Although this Georgian mahogany chest is made to break down into 2 parts for travel
it was made before many of the standard principles for a campaign chest were set.
That is to say, the addition of brass corners and straps for strength and protection,
no overhanging edges, flush handles and screw in feet. In short, each part a regular
shape which has the ability to slide into a packing case for travel. This chest has
an overhanging edge with a reeded moulding, the handles are more in line with the
fashion of the day for a domestic chest, it has a bracket foot and brass carrying
handles to the sides. It was made in a period when cabinet makers were still working
out the practicalities of making furniture for travel whilst adhering to the latest furniture
designs. The chest has 4 graduating drawers, oak secondary timber and is lined
with blue sugar paper. The chest is a low height and small size, compared to most
campaign chests but stands well and has a good colour to the mahogany. Circa 1800.
H 35 1/4 W 36 3/4 D 19 1/4
55. Mahogany Campaign Chest
This mahogany, brass bound campaign chest has
skeletal drawer handles and iron carrying handles
to the sides. Although English, it was made before
the idea of giving chests packing cases which would
then become a secondary piece of furniture. The
block ogee feet are also an interesting curiosity and
further evidence of it’s earlier date. They are made
in the solid, fixed with nails and so not meant to be
removed and original to the chest. The drawers are
not graduated in size but all the same height. They
are lined in mahogany and the chest’s back boards
are pine. It’s narrow in width and a good looking
campaign chest. Early to mid 19th Century.
H 42 W 32 D 16 1/4
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57. Fold Down Shelf
It is difficult to say if this folding mahogany shelf was made for domestic or ship use.
The fact is it would have been very practical in providing an extra surface in either
situation. On board ship, where space is at a premium, any shelf or surface that can
be folded away when not in use has an added attraction. When folded this shelf has
a depth of less than 4 inches. The board has a moulded edge and is hinged to allow it
to fall. When set up, a swinging bracket to the underside supports it. This shelf is well
made and smaller than most that you see. Mid to late 19th Century.
H 15 1/4 W 21 1/2 D 13 1/2
58. Teak Folding Stand
This teak folding stand is made up of 2 parallel frames that fix to each other by a
hook and catch. One of the frames is hinged to the bottom, allowing it to fall forward.
In doing this, the 2 shelves can be folded into the vertical position. Each frame has 1
shelf hinged to it and a support bar for the other shelf. So, when the 2 frames are fixed
for use, the shelves are both held in place. The sledge feet are fixed in place by a bolt
with wing nut that can be loosened to allow them to turn ninety degrees to further
reduce the size of the packed stand. The stand has a nicely turned carrying handle to
the top. This piece would probably have been intended for use at picnics etc. but is
stable and offers 2 useful shelves for everyday use. The design is well thought out and
this piece is well made. Circa 1900.
H 36 1/4 W 19 1/2 D 12
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59. Corner Cupboard
Like the folding shelf, this small mahogany Corner Cupboard would be useful on
board ship providing both storage and a surface. It is bow fronted with a panelled
door set off with a sharp moulding. The top and the bottom also have a moulded
edge but this is the only concession to decoration. The door opens by turning the
knob handle. The interior is plain. This cupboard would help you make the most of
the little space you may have in a ship’s cabin. Mid 19th century.
H 8 1/2 W 17 D 12
60. Campaign Buffet
This mahogany buffet stands with good, bold turned columns and a plain, rounded
edge to the shelves. The columns to the buffet are fitted with wooden screws and
threads so that it will dismantle easily. The caps to the top shelf are unscrewed and
the shelf removed; the 4 columns are then unscrewed allowing the next shelf to be
removed and so on until you are left with the bottom shelf sitting on the 4 legs which
have castors. Campaign buffets can be considered rare and we have only had one
other example which was in oak. The mahogany to this example has developed a
warm honey colour. Mid 19th century.
H 37 3/4 W 48 D 19
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61. Waid’s Tea Shop Sign
An attractive and eye catching tea shop sign for Waid’s Tea and Coffee Mart. This large original wooden sign has
been beautifully painted with gold lettering on a red background. In the Company listing of the Isle of Man we
found this: This extensive and admirably conducted establishment was founded by Mr. W. Waid as long ago as
1851, and has a reputation for general excellence which extends to almost every town and village on the island.
Waid’s Tea Mart, 26, Duke Street, Douglas. Circa 1860.
H 58 W 25 D 2 1/4
62. John Jaques Croquet Set
A good quality four-mallet croquet set in original painted pine box by John Jaques, London, with the painted title
on the box lid “Croquet de Luxe”, and retailed by Cumming & Son’s, Bazaar, 2 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh. The
boxwood head mallets are stamped ‘THE MALACCA’ and ‘JOHN JAQUES. The heads have ebony guide lines on
the top and are fitted with octagonal strung gripped ash handles on a bamboo shaft. To complete the set there
are four balls in the standard croquet colours, six cast iron competition hoops, two posts (with brass tops for
the clips) painted with the coloured bands indicating the order of play, four sprung hoop clips to show a player’s
progress in the game, eight corner pegs and four metal corner posts. The set comes on a mahogany and brass
stand. Circa 1920.
Box Size: H 12 W 43 3/4 D 13 3/4
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63. A Grand Match after Charles Lee
A fine coloured golfing mixed method engraving ‘The Golfers, A Grand Match played over St Andrew’s links’. This is one of the most famous golfing
scenes of all time. The scene is of the Old Course at St Andrews and the match in progress is between Sir David Baird of Newbyth, and Sir Ralph
Anstruther of Balcaskie, against Major Playfair and John Campbell, Esq. of Glensaddel. The original oil painting was painted by Charles Lees in 1847,
and all the Gentlemen in the picture are either skilful players or lovers of Golf. The numerous portraits in the picture have all been painted from actual
sittings, and a key was produced at the same time naming them all, a reproduction copy of this comes with this picture. This engraving is one of only 100
artists proofs issued. Circa 1850.
H 20 3/4 W 33 3/4
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64. Crocodile Pocket Wallet
A well made wallet with a polished crocodile skin exterior and calf skin interior. It has
silver hallmarked corners, a sprung hinged spine and the interior has pockets and
compartments. The wallet is in good original condition and hallmarked London, 1883,
with makers initials GHJ, for George Henry James. Circa 1883.
H 2 3/4 W 4 1/4 D 1/2
65. Finnigans Crocodile Skin Wallet
A well made wallet with the exterior made of crocodile skin. The wallet has two
“ELGILT” corners and the interior is with pockets and compartments. It is in a good
original condition and impressed in gilt ‘FINNIGANS, BOND ST, LONDON, MADE IN
ENGLAND’. Finnigans were highly regarded for their quality items and were renowned
for their finely crafted leather luggage. Circa 1930.
H 6 3/4 W 4 D 1/2
66. Regency Letter Rack
A wonderful letter box, of a birdcage style, with lattice design sides made from
mahogany. There is a central divider within the box to separate the letters. The lid has
a turned carry handle with two slots in the top of the hinged lid. Next to the slots are
two labels, one reads ‘Answered’ and the other ‘Unanswered’. The box stands on
four turned bun feet, is complete with a working key and remains in excellent original
condition. Circa 1810.
H 6 W 8 1/2 D 5 1/2
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69. Irish Office Dispatch Box
A red leather Irish Office Dispatch Box by T. Powell of 341 Oxford Street. Thomas
Powell is noted as a trunk and messenger box maker in the 1815 London Directory at
the above address and his label to the box interior states that he is the Original Maker
to His Majesty. By 1823 Thomas is absent from the directories but it is interesting
to note that a John Powell who was possibly a relative and described himself as a
military equipage manufacturer, appears with a Marylebone and Pall Mall address
in the 1830s and 40s. This box is stamped in gilt to the leather on either side of the
lock plate with GR below a crown and again to the middle of the top. Irish Office
is also stamped to the top. It has had on going repairs with the corners patched
where the leather has worn. This box would have been used by the Irish office for
conveying important papers and given its early 19th century date would have seen
some interesting times with the Union of 1801 and Napoleon’s plans to aid the Irish
Catholics and use the country as a stepping stone to Britain. Early 19th century.
H 5 W 12 1/4 D 5 1/4
67. Small Cigar Case
This leather Cigar Case was made to take 2 cigars. The leather has some simple
tramline tooling decoration to the front along with 2 stamped flower motifs. The
bottom of the internal section of the 2 part case has a match striker. This is a very
simple cigar case of a type that is not uncommon but it is well made and the condition
and colour of the leather are good. Mid to late 19th century.
H 5 1/8 W 2 1/2 D 1
68. T. Reddie’s Cigar Case
This leather Cigar Case is inscribed in ink T. Reddie, No 9 Middleton Street, Calcutta.
Given the close proximity of Middleton Street to The Royal Calcutta Turf Club, this
could refer to Captain Reddie who was one of their Stewards in 1863 an 1864 or a
relative of his. There appears to be a few Reddies in Calcutta around this period with
some merchants and others in the army or navy. This hide case is of a quite simple,
yet typical form of a cigar case with a larger sleeve fitting almost completely over a
smaller sleeve. Mid to late 19th century.
H 5 1/4 W 4 D 1 1/8
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70. Walnut Stationery Cabinet
The majority of this form of stationery box
are mahogany or oak and occasionally, if
lucky, brass bound. So to find a brass bound,
figured walnut version is uncommon and the
box stands out for it. It is veneered on straight
grain walnut although the more visible parts of
the interior are also figured walnut. The doors
of the angled fascia open to form wings with
the left having crossed ribbons to hold papers
and the right a white bakerlite tablet for writing
temporary notes. The top of the interior has a
removable roller calendar with space below for
papers. The main part of the interior is taken
up by divisions with serpentine topped dividers
to organize stationery. In front of these are an
ebonised pen tray with inkwells to either side.
There is a second, longer, pen tray to the front
of this section with contents held in place by
an extended lip to the drawer front. The quality
of this cabinet is exceptional and the lock is a
Bramah. Late 19th century.
H 12 3/4 W 14 D 10
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71. Cased Set of Ransome Inkwells
This leather case is fitted with dividers to hold a set of 6 Ransome’s Patent Travel
Inkwells. Each inkwell is marked for an ink colour and the set comprises of Green,
Yellow, Blue, Red, Brown and Black. They are a snug fit and the pull cord is necessary
to lift them out of the case. As can be seen the central metal section of each inkwell
is pushed through and moved along to sit at a right angle to the mahogany frame, for
use. A push button releases the top. When not in use, the central section is held in
place by a sprung ball bearing catch. The inkwell was designed by Ransomes, Sims
& Jefferies Ltd. in 1861 but didn’t take off until the stationers De la Rue licensed the
design. It was made in at least 3 sizes and we have seen examples in leather, all metal
and silver. However, this is the first set that we have seen and it can be considered
rare. By repute this set of inkwells originally belonged to an accountant on the White
Star Line’s Olympic. He also fought during WWI. It is possible he used them on board
ship with the number of different colours useful in his accountancy work.
Early 20th Century.
H 2 5/8 W 6 D 2 1/2
72. Ransome Patent Inkwell
This Ransome Patent Inkwell has a mahogany frame to the white metal inkwell centre.
The inkwell is stamped Ransome’s Patent and De La Rue & Co. to one side with the
operating instruction Push to the other. The middle metal section is pushed out from
its mahogany frame and will then slide along to be fixed in the upright position at a
right angle to the frame which forms its base. The design was very clever and a good
space saver with the inkwell’s lid securely shut for travel. Ransome’s were known for
manufacturing agricultural equipment but De La Rue had a very good reputation as
stationers and so the ideal people to market the inkwell. The Army and Navy CSL
were one of the companies to sell the inkwell and it was available in 3 different sizes.
This is the medium sized inkwell but it would seem that the smallest size was the
most popular as they appear more often. Early 20th century.
H 2 7/8 W 2 1/2 D 7/8
73. Hat Box Inkwell
This Hat Box Inkwell is made of leather over a brass casing and has removable
glass well. It has an internal lid with a sprung catch to seal the inkwell. Novelty travel
inkwells were very popular at the turn of 1900 and this bucket shaped hat box lends
itself well to the travel theme. Early 20th century.
H 1 1/2 W 2 1/4 D 1 3/4
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75. Houghton Games Board
This mahogany games board folds down to a
quarter of its size for travel. When set up, its brass
sliding bolts lock each quarter securely to it’s
neighbours to give a rigid board. It could be used in
a train carriage by players sat opposite each other
with the board resting on their knees or it could be
set on an ordinary table to turn it into a card table. It
has an engraved name plate for Houghton & Gunn
of 162 New Bond Street, London. Houghton and
Gunn joined in partnership in 1868 although William
Houghton was in business at least 20 years prior to
this. In 1911 they amalgamated with Asprey & Co.
Ltd. They also sold a similar board with bezique
markers. Late 19th to early 20th century.
H 1/2 W 24 D 24
74. Artist’s Lectern Box
Although English boxes to this design
are known, this walnut Artist’s Box is
French. The top opens to reveal a baized
surface with a leather gilt tooled edge
and doubles in size. This can then be
raised to stand to 8 different angles on
a lectern foot or to be fixed vertically on
a brass hook arm. This is presumably to
hold the top in place whilst you remove
the bakerlite palate from its storage
place under the top. When closed the
two folding halves of the top fit to each
other with a tongue and groove joint
and are held by a hook and eyelet. The
box has a removable drawer which has
a lift out tray with brass folding handles.
This tray is divided to take 24 blocks
of watercolour with a middle section to
hold brushes. The ends of the tray and
the drawer have cutouts to allow the
tooth of the lock to pass when opened.
The drawer also has a space below the
tray and to the end. There is a brass
carrying handle to the side of the box.
Early 20th century.
H 3 1/4 W 11 D 7
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76. Small Cased Bowl
The exact purpose of this small pottery bowl is
unknown. It may have been conceived as drinking
vessel, an egg cup or perhaps for mixing medicine.
What is known, however, is that it was made for
travel. The turned lignum vitae (also known as iron
wood) case is a perfect fit for the bowl and the timber
would protect it when not used. The case is well
made with some simple ring turned decoration to the
lid and a screw fitting. Early to mid 19th Century.
H 1 7/8 W 2 3/8 D 2 3/8
77. Brass Bound Jewellery Box
You could be forgiven for thinking that this brass
bound mahogany box was for decanters or perhaps
apothecary bottles. It is in fact a jewellery box and is
lined in blue velvet with 2 removable trays and a well
to the bottom to take larger items. It is uncommon to
see brass bound mahogany jewellery boxes, although
we have had one before, with the majority made of
leather but perhaps this is an indication of its earlier
date. The box has a large unmarked engraving plate
to the front. It is well made and a good quality box.
Early to mid 19th century.
H 8 1/2 W 9 D 6 1/8
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78. Slazenger Tennis Racket Press
A very good mahogany flat bottom tennis racket press made by Slazenger Ltd. The
press can hold up to four rackets with its three wooden dividers. It is complete with
leather carry handle, brass fittings and three bolts with cast brass wing nuts. The
mahogany front has the remains of a Slazenger Ltd. gold transfer and is adorned
with colourful luggage labels. The name of Bessemer Clark appears on most of the
travel labels. Reginald Bessemer Clark took part in the 1938 and 39 Men’s Singles
Wimbledon Championships and appeared at the Cannes Championships in 1937.
Circa 1900.
H 15 1/4 W 12 D 2 1/2
79. Henry Malings Lawn Tennis Racket
A rare, early lopsided (tilt head) lawn tennis racquet. The ash frame is in very good
condition. The convex wedge is stamped with the maker’s mark and the Royal Coat
of Arms. The period thick gut stringing has some damage on a few of the vertical
strings which is very acceptable for a racket of this age with original stringing. The
maker is Henry Malings of Francis Street, Woolwich, probably one of the best known
makers of that time. Circa 1876.
H 26 1/2 W 8
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80. Lopsided Lawn Tennis Racket
A very rare early 19th century lopsided (tilt head) lawn
tennis racquet in original condition. The maker of this
exceptional racket is unknown but it is made with an
unusually thick ash frame, with the convex wedge
running all the way down through the handle. This
racket is heavier than the usual lawn tennis racket.
The stringing has an unusual pattern where an extra
string has been introduced. The third string follows
the lateral strings but is wrapped around every
junction where the laterals and verticals meet. Circa
1870.
H 26 1/2 W 8 1/2 D 1
81. Brouaye Presentation Real Tennis Racket
A rare presentation real tennis prize racket,
manufactured by Brouaye, France, with the original
two-tone course gut stringing. The ash head racquet
has a red velvet grip, silver braided wire-work to the
top of the grip and a heavily decorated silver butt cap
engraved ‘J.A. Pepys Ch:Ch’. The convex wedge is
covered in blue leather with fine embossed gilt tooled
decoration to both sides, one side dated 1860. The
racket comes in its original mahogany presentation
display case with a fitted blue velvet interior lining.
The giving of a prize-racket at Oxford in the annual
matches amongst the undergraduates was started
in 1850, and has been regular every year since. The
prize was a small gold racket for the first six years of
the event being replaced by a silver-mounted racket
of ordinary size thereafter. Playing in the Oxford
and Cambridge Doubles in 1860 J. A. Pepys & F. J.
Ponsonby beat C. Weguelin & E. C. Austin-Leigh, 3
set to 1. Pepys also won the following year playing
with J. St. V. P. Jervis, as stated in the Annals of Tennis
by Julian Marshall. John Alfred Pepys was born
on 16th April 1838, Marylebone, London, England,
and died in 1924. He also played cricket for Kent,
Marylebone Cricket Club and Oxford University. An
exceptional racket. Circa 1860.
H 11 W 31 3/4 D2 3/4
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82. Rugby Engraving ‘England v Scotland’
A fine coloured engraving after the original painting by W H Overend and
L P Smythe 1887, entitled A Football Match, England v Scotland. The
picture depicts an early rugby International match between England and
Scotland in full flow. The scene shows England on the attack with the referee
in attendance, a full crowd of spectators and a town in the background.
England are in their traditional white shirts with the red English rose and
Scotland are in the traditional blue shirts with the thistle emblem. This is a rare
photogravure printed in Paris and published by the Fine Art Society Limited,
148 New Bond Street, London, in March 25th, 1889. The image is hand
coloured at a later date and has some foxing. Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, and
home ground of Edinburgh Academical Football Club hosted the very first
rugby international match in 1871. It also hosted the first Calcutta Cup in 1879
which was a gift to the Rugby Football Union in 1878 by the members of the
short-lived Calcutta Rugby Club. The Cup is unique in that it is competed for
annually only by England and Scotland. Circa 1889.
Frame H 32 1/2 W 42 Image H 18 1/4 W 29 3/4
83. Solar Topee
A good solar topee (also known as a pith
helmet, safari helmet or topi). Inside the
helmet is a LEVIOR, Patent detachable
trade label. The topee is a lightweight
cloth-covered helmet designed to shade
the wearer’s head and face from the sun.
The pith helmet was popularized around the
1870’s by the military personnel in Europe’s
tropical colonies. A good example retaining
it’s original white paint. Circa 1900
Hat Size 56
84. Single Rowing Scull
A beautiful wooden single scull with
outriggers and oars, built by George Sims,
England. The boat is constructed in the
traditional method known as clinker. This is
where the hull is constructed by overlapping
wooden planks along their edges with the
overlapping joint then being held firm and
in place by copper rivets. The scull has a
sliding wooden seat and two adjustable
leather shoes. The wood commonly used
in the construction of these early boats
was cedar for the skins, sycamore for the
ribs and spruce for the keel. There is an
ivorine plaque with Sims’ details ‘George
Sims (Racing Boats) Ltd. Eel Pie Island,
Twickenham, England. The boat has been
cut into two pieces, the tip is 9’ with rest
being 17’ 5” in length. The boat could be rejoined as it was cut along a rib joint, making
it just over 26 foot in length. The scull is sold
with 2 trestles and a removable glass surface
to give it a practical use as a table.
Circa 1930.
H 39 W 210 D 15 1/2
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85. Whistling Candlestick
This silver plated candlestick has a whistle to the sconce. It was probably a safety
measure and meant to warn when the candle was burning low. The sconce has a vent
to the back with a hinged flap and a hanging ring which may have been to secure the
candlestick in place. The drip pan is curved and is an usual shape rather like a hat
brim. The candlestick is engraved HMS T.B. 20. The TBs were designed to be faster
and more manouverable due to their size with the concept that they could attack in
packs. They eventually became known as Destroyers. The TB 20 was in the Cricket
class and used for coastal defence. It was launched in 1908 and decommissioned in
1921. An interesting form of candlestick. Early 20th century.
H 6 3/4 W 6 1/4 D 5 1/2
86. Straw Boater
This Straw Boater Hat was made by Ridgmons and the badge is from a Royal Navy
Officer’s cap. The owner was probably a retired Naval Officer who was proud of his
affiliation to the service. The boater’s height of popularity was from the 1880s to the
1920’s and would have been worn on the tennis court, to picnics and boating etc. as
well as casual summer wear. Early 20th century.
H 3 1/4 W 11 1/4 D 13
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87. Coopered Bucket
This teak bucket is coopered with 3 brass riveted
rings for additional strength. It has brass loops to
the sides to take the rope handle which has a leather
sleeve to protect it and make it more comfortable
to carry. Such a bucket would have been used for a
number of military purposes as well as domestic.
Late 19th Century.
Size without handle H 12 W 16 D 12
88. Hanging Rack
The size of this mahogany Hanging Rack is longer than most and it would provide
plenty of hooks for holding hats, jackets or wigs etc. The hooks swing out from the
frame for use meaning that the whole will flat pack easily. The frame is also hinged to
the middle so that it will halve its length, fixing with a brass hook. There are 4 larger
turned hooks to hold heavier items with 8 smaller hooks below. Added to the turned
hooks it has 12 small brass knobs to the top edge to further hang from. Although
a number of these racks are quite plain and basic, this is a good example. It is well
made with good attention to the detail such as acorn finials to the large hooks.
Early to mid 19th Century.
H 13 1/4 W 39 1/2 D 3/4
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89. The Rules of Skittles
A nice coloured print of the ‘RULES and INSTRUCTIONS for PLAYING at SKITTLES’.
There is a picture of a group of gentlemen playing skittles, followed by a plan of a
skittle ground. It then goes on to give the Rules of skittles and the instructions on how
to play. The rules were put together by a Society of Gentlemen and printed for
G. Kearsley, at No. 46, in Fleet - Street, 1786. Circa 1786.
Frame H 20 1/2 W 13 1/4 Image H 17 3/4 W 10 1/2
90. Irish Peat Buckets
A fine pair of Irish brass bound, mahogany peat or turf buckets with a rich colour and
patina. Each bucket is of a coopered construction with ribbed bodies, slightly tapering
circular shape, three brass bands and two fixed solid brass handles. The brass
removable liners are a later addition. Circa 1760.
H 13 1/2 Dia. 14
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91. Leather Fishing Tackle Case by William Dicks
An excellent tan leather fishing tackle case by William Dicks, Melrose. The interior is
fitted with various reel and tackle compartments. The baize lined lid with an applied
paper trade label. The case has the original carry handle and brass lock. The lid is
stamped ‘J.S.C. CYCLONIC.’. Circa 1920.
H 7 1/4 W 17 3/4 D 14 1/2
92. Leather Fishing Tackle Case by Farlow
A very good Farlow & Co. leather fishing tackle case. The interior is lined in green
baize, fitted with a lift out tray revealing two compartments for reels. The case bears
the Farlow stamp above the brass lock. It comes with original leather straps and
the lid is stamped with owners initials A.R.D. Farlow and Hardy stand shoulder to
shoulder in the world of fishing tackle manufacturers; both are renowned for excellent
quality, and they are both highly collectable. Charles Farlow started his game and
fishing tackle business in 1840. He traded under the name C. Farlow at 221, The
Strand, London. In 1852 the local authority changed the address to 191, The Strand.
In around 1885 he started to trade under the business name C. Farlow & Co. and
operated with that name until it became a limited company in 1894. Upon his death
in 1895, his two sons Charles Paas and John Ambrose took over and became joint
governing directors. Circa 1900.
H 8 W 15 1/2 D 10 1/2
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93. Hardy Tripod Fishing and Shooting Stick Seat
A rare Hardy’s sportsman walking stick seat in original condition. The seat has three
folding metal legs with feet which lock in place with a brass spring and lock collar. The
seat is telescopic with a revolving head and a hammock style leather seat. ‘MADE
BY, HARDY BROS. LTD., ALNWICK, ENGLAND’ is stamped onto the alloy boss with a
Royal appointment seal and the Prince of Wales plume of three feathers. This type of
seat was made in the 1920’s and 30’s and was regularly shown in the Hardy’s Anglers’
Guides catalogues. Farlow and Hardy stand shoulder to shoulder in the world of
fishing tackle manufacturers; both are renowned for excellent quality, and they are
both highly collectable. Hardy Brothers of Alnwick, Northumberland were and still are
renowned for quality manufacturing of game fishing tackle. Their reputation has never
faltered throughout the Company’s long history which was started in 1872 by William
Hardy and his brother John. The list of Hardy customers is very impressive. In 1901
they received their first Royal Warrant by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and
in their time Hardy had more Royal Appointments bestowed upon them from most of
the crowned heads of Europe, H.M.King George V amongst them. Circa 1930.
H 27 W 18 D 5 1/2
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95. Hardy Zephyr Pocket Bottle
A rare Hardy’s fishing ‘Zephyr’ pocket
bottle for dry fly preparation. The
bottle is made of brass with a wooden
and cork lid and is engraved on one
side ‘MADE BY HARDY BROS LTD.
ALNWICK. ENGLAND’, the other side
has the royal crest ‘by appointment’. The
bottle is designed for use with ‘Zephyr’
or similar preparations to prepare the
fly by dipping it in the liquid. As is the
case of all Hardy items this is a well
manufactured piece. Circa 1900.
H 2 3/4 Dia. 1
94. Pryce-Tannatt Fly Box
A black japanned Mascot Fly box. The cream interior fitted with felt pad to lid, holding
approx. 90 small trout flies. The base contains four sprung loaded lids (with clear
windows) over twelve smaller compartments containing a further approx. 50 flies of
various patterns (all made by Pryce-Tannatt personally). A brass plaque stamped
‘Patent Applied For’ can be found on the outer rim of the lid. Dr Edwin Pryce-Tannatt
was a self-taught fly dresser who is arguably the most important of the last century.
His flies are outstanding in quality, the colour and finished detail is remarkable. P-T is
the most respected of past fly dressers within the related guilds and associations. He
is the author of ‘ How to Dress Salmon Flies ‘. Circa 1920.
W 5 D 3 1/2
96. Fishing Rod by Hardy’s of Alnwick
The Hardy ‘Perfection’ is a split cane Palakona 2-piece rod made by Hardys of
Alnwick. The rod is in very good original condition. It has the registration number
H17371 (dating it to 1958), lockfast joint, rubber butt cap, wooden rod stopper, alloy
screw reel fitting and cork handle. The rod is 9’ long and comes with the original
Hardy’s canvas bag, with label. It has the painted black inscription spiralling around
the shaft ‘the ‘Perfection, ‘Palakona’ and ‘Regd. Trade Mark’. The alloy screw fitting
also has Hardy’s logo on it with two different Royal appointment seals. One of the
seals is the Prince of Wales plume of three feathers and the other is King George
V. Hardy Brothers of Alnwick, Northumberland are one of the most famous fishing
tackle manufacturers in the world. They were and still are renowned for quality
manufacturing of game fishing tackle. They were the first manufacturer to make split
cane rods in hexagonal form as The Hardy Palakona rod. Circa 1958.
H 108
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97. Carved Salmon Fish Trophy Model
This is a fine example of a Salmon carving in excellent condition. The fish is mounted
on a later walnut board (not shown in image) with a paper label on the back of the
board stating “Avon run Salmon, weight 32lbs, caught 1932”. This is most probably
one of the Fochaber fish carved by John Tully and painted by his wife Isabella Tully.
Circa 1930.
H 14 1/4 W 52
98. Fochaber Carved Salmon Trophy Model
An excellent Fochaber’s studio carved wooden cock salmon on original pine
backboard. The half block salmon has relief fins and is beautifully executed and
painted to a high standard. The back board is painted with the description “40 LBS.
SHANNON, APRIL 1928”. This fish was one of the Fochaber fish carved by John Tully
and painted by his wife Isabella. The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland at
nearly 390km long, but despite its length from source to sea level the Shannon only
falls by 76m, this factor combined with excellent lakes means the Shannon is the
centre of water sports in Ireland. In total the Shannon runs through 13 of Ireland’s 32
counties and three provinces, Munster, Leinster and Connacht. Circa 1928.
H 16 1/2 W 51 1/2
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99. Salter Fishing Scales
A cased pair of spring balances by Salter. The nickel silver scales are
calibrated 0 - 16 ozs and 0 - 15 lbs, both marked Salter. The case has a
fitted velvet base with a silk lined lid. It’s rare to find such scales in their
original case and this has helped preserve their good condition.
Circa 1930.
H 1 W 9 D 3 1/2
100. Allcock Fishing Reel
A good Allcock fishing reel made from walnut, aluminum and brass.
The reel has two bone handles mounted on aluminum fittings on the
walnut face, an aluminum spool back plate, aluminum back with a
brass starback and optional check. The centre pin reel has a quick
drum release mechanism. It is in good original condition with ‘S.
ALLCOCK & Co. Ltd. MAKERS, REDDITCH ENGLAND’ stamped on
the brass foot. One of the world’s largest fishing tackle firms was S.
Allcock & Co. based in Redditch. The company was originally founded
in 1803 by Polycarp, Samuel’s father. Polycarp was originally an
apprentice in the needle manufacturing business, which made fish
hooks as a side line. It was Samuel though who really expanded and
created the business. Samuel born in 1829 was an entrepreneur, and
salesman, and he expanded the stock to include reels, rods and other
fishing tackle accessories. By 1880 Allcock’s could claim that they
were ‘The world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of fishing tackle’.
Allcock’s continued to make tackle until the 1970’s. Circa 1900.
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