Sports and Games and Great Campaigns

Sports and
Games and Great
Campaigns
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Sports and Games and Great Campaigns is the third joint exhibition
by Manfred Schotten and Christopher Clarke Antiques. Both
businesses are known for their expertise in their field. Manfred for
his knowledge of sporting antiques and the Clarke brothers for theirs
in campaign furniture. This exhibition brings together the best of
both worlds and shows how easily the two sit together.
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
The front cover illustration is described
as item No. 124
The below items is described as No. 6
All dimensions are in inches.
Copyright Manfred Schotten &
Christopher Clarke Antiques 2011
1. Chinese Gunboat
Made of polished zinc this Chinese Gunboat has been made in an
exaggerated style with many of the parts either over or under sized to
reality. The wooden base, which has been carved as stylized waves, and the
two figures to the front of the steamboat point to its nationality. It is possible
that it was made at the time of the Boxer Rebellion and is supposed to depict
a Chinese Naval ship. A curious but interesting item. Circa 1900.
H 13 1/4 W 12 1/2 D 3 1/2
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2. German Observation Binoculars
Pair of German binoculars on new aluminum gimble and vintage oak
adjustable tripod. The binoculars have a magnification of 10 x 80. This is an
excellent pair of binoculars still retaining most of the original paint work,
with rubber eye shades and three different brightness settings. The dkl.X
optics by Josef Schneider at the optical works in Bad Kreuznach and later
Goettingen (1948). The tripod is probably made by Carl Zeiss. Circa 1942.
H 55 W 9 D 16
3. Long John Binoculars
A good pair of brass binoculars with leather to the grips and long sun
shades. The binoculars retain most of their blacking to the brass and have
both a wheel to focus and one to adjust the span between the barrels. There
is no evidence of a maker’s name but this type of binocular are known as
Long Johns and are linked with naval use. Circa 1900.
H 1 7/8 W 11 D 4
4. Single Drawer Telescope by Ross
Made by Ross of London, this telescope has nickel plating to the brass and a
leather grip. The eye piece has a sliding dust cover and there is a lens cap to
protect the other end. The barrel is marked with Ross’ name above London
and the pattern number of 373 and two further numbers of 84124 and 40.
The silvering with the leather makes for a very attractive telescope which is
in good working order. Early 20th Century.
H 2 1/4 W 2 1/4 D 17
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5. Is it a Boat or is it a Piece of Furniture?
The front section of a clinker built rowing boat has been successfully
transformed into a nautical looking bookcase. The bookcase is aptly named
Flotsam, meaning wreckage or cargo that remains afloat after a ship has
sunk. Clinker built means planks overlapping (usually of cedar) and held
together with copper rivets. Circa 1900.
H 89 W 29 1/2 D 15
6. Rowing Eight Model
An exceptional model of an Oxford Cambridge rowing eight. The real boat
would be about 62 feet long, this model is 92 inches long and is a true 1/8
scale model, probably made by Mr. Gillams, a foreman of Salters of Oxford.
It is a shell built boat with a spruce frame and Canadian cedar planking and
sax boards. The seats are made of Jelutong and are double action movement
on brass runners and reels. The cover is Irish linen and the riggers are steel.
All the materials used are the same as the original boat would have been
made of. The condition is pristine as it probably spent most of its life in the
original pine box. The box is 10 x 10 x 97 inches long. Circa 1940.
The measurement of the boat is including the trestle stand.
Boat size H 6 1/2 W 92 D 8 1/2
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7. The Henley Royal Regatta Pineapple Cup
This trophy, with a full set of 1924 London Hallmarks, was presented to Jack Beresford on winning
The Henley Royal Regatta Diamond Sculls in 1925. Jack Beresford, CBE, was one of the most
accomplished rowers of all times. He won the Diamond Challenge Sculls four times in 1920, 1924,
1925 and 1926 and the Wingfield Sculls for the Amateur championship of Great Britain a record
seven times. Throughout his competitive career, Jack represented the Thames Rowing Club, and was
captain in 1928-9 and served as President from 1970 until his death in 1977. Beresford won silver
at the 1920 Amsterdam Olympics in an epic race with Jack Kelly, before going one better in Paris
in 1924. He then took a further three more Olympic medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. At the time
having won rowing medals in five straight Olympics, Jack held the record for 60 years until Steve
Redgrave bettered his record by winning gold at five consecutive Olympics. Circa 1924.
H 13 D 5 1/2
8. Maritime Watercolours
Two watercolour paintings one of the Andromeda and the other of the Victoria Cross, both in full sail
and calling for a pilot cutter. These paintings are attributed to Ruben Chappell a well-known painter
of this kind of ship. Ruben Chappell was a marine artist who was born in Goole, Yorkshire, in 1870.
He began drawing ships, which came into port when he was at Goole Grammar School. Chappell’s
importance as a ship portraitist lies in the fact that he painted, on the spot, hundreds of vessels,
which represented the last days of sail. He usually painted in watercolour. In 1904 he moved to Par
in Cornwall due to a bronchial weakness. He died in 1940 and was buried at Fowey. Exhibitions
of his work were held at Bristol AG and at the National Maritime Museum in 1970. Several of his
pictures are in Danish museums, also in Hull. Circa 1890.
H 18 3/4 W 28 3/4
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9. HMS Ganges Chair
The brass plaque to the back of this oak barrel chair notes that it is from
‘HMS Ganges, later HMS Tenedos III, HMS Indus V & Impregnable III’.
It goes on further to give the details ‘Built in Bombay 1821, Broken at
Plymouth 1930’ and the fact that she was ‘The Last Sail Going Ship to Serve
as Sea Going Flagship’. It was not uncommon, when a ship was broken up,
for souvenirs with commemorative brass plaques to be made from timber
etc. This chair has been cut out from a coopered barrel with simple arm rests
and a drop in seat added. HMS Ganges was a 2,284 ton, 2nd rate battle ship
with a crew of 800. She had 84 guns but could take 92. She was built of teak
by the master ship builder Jamsetjee Bomanjee Wadia. After an active career
which included being the last sailing ship to be a sea going flag ship, she
was sent to Devonport to be converted into a boys training ship in 1865. She
was eventually broken up in 1930, which was when this tub chair would
have been made. The barrel earlier but the chair is circa 1930.
H 27 1/4 W 23 1/4 D 21
10. Seaman’s Trunk
The canted corners to this pine trunk immediately point to it being made for
the sea. The becket rope handles would have taken the owner many hours
to work and are a good example of the skills and time available to the sailor
to perfect his work. Originally the trunk would have been painted but it
has been stripped at some stage in its life. The interior is plain except for a
candle box to one side.
Mid to late 19th Century.
H 17 1/2 W 36 D 17 3/4
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11. Ship’s Sofa
A teak ship’s sofa with a caned seat and iron rings under the sides for tying
down in stormy weather. The double caned panels to the back and sides are
a sign of the good quality of this piece of furniture, as is the finishing to the
top edge of the uprights to ensure a cleaner finish than that given by end
grain. Although there is no evidence of any fittings to retain the sleeper, it
is probable that this sofa would have doubled in use as a bed. We have had a
similar model before that did have marks suggesting a bar could be used to
keep the user from falling out of bed in high seas. Circa 1840.
H 28 1/2 W 66 1/2 D 25 3/4
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12. Cabin Table
The design of this piece of padouk furniture is known as a cabin table and the four iron rings for tying down
confirm it’s on board use. Essentially it is dual purpose to make the most of the limited space available in a ship’s
cabin. It is both a chest of drawers and a Pembroke table. It stands on short turned legs and the sides are panelled.
This version is far deeper than most cabin tables and so the drawers are long but, of course, it makes for a much
larger table top. Mid to late 19th Century.
As a table H 29 W 39 D 36
13. Leather Sailor’s Palm
Leather palm’s, along with fids and rubbers, were essential tools for sailors when repairing sails. It would be worn
on the palm of the hand and the flat thimble could be used to force a needle through a number of layers of heavy
sail. This palm bears the makers impressed stamp of William Smith & Son of Redditch, who still make palms and
other marine products today. The inside of the palm is stamped with the registration number 482611 which dates
to 1906. However, sailor’s palms date back much earlier than this and one was recovered from the ill fated Franklin
expedition of 1845. The leather has aged nicely and the owner has made a running repair by fixing an additional
piece of leather to a worn area. Early 20th Century.
H 1 1/4 W 5 1/2 D 3
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14. Sailor’s Woolwork
This sailor’s woolwork picture is
finely executed and shows a ship to
the centre surrounded by the naval
flags of nations who were allied to
Britain at the time. From clockwise
these are Russia, France, America,
the British White Ensign, Greece,
Netherlands, and the Swedish and
Norwegian Union flag. There is a
crown to the top of the picture and
shamrock, thistle and a rose to the
bottom. There are curtains to three
of the edges and tassels to the flag
posts. The detail is very good, even
down to the ship’s rigging and it
must have been a patient hand that
worked this picture. Like many
other sailors’ crafts it would have
helped to while away any leisure
time on board ship and provide a
souvenir. Mid 19th Century.
H 21 W 24 3/4 D 1
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15. Cased Maps of Ireland
The case to this set of 25 maps of Ireland is leather hide and, like the
Scotland maps, there is a divider and braid straps to easily lift the maps out.
The maps are published by the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton with
each different sheet numbered so that they can easily relate to each other.
Their scale is 1/2 inch to 1 mile and they are backed with linen to strengthen
them and fold easily. The maps are each individually priced to their cover
at 4/- which perhaps explains the variation in printed dates from 1912 to
1918. It is possible they were sold separately but you put together a set to
correspond to the case which is stamped up with the map’s numbers and
country. This set also comes with The ‘Contour Road Book of Ireland’ by
Harry Inglis with provision within the case to house it. The book lists the
inclines to different road sections with a short description and adds value to
the set. Circa 1918.
Case size H 9 W 11 D 4 ½
16. Cased Maps of Scotland
A set of 29 Bartholomew maps of Scotland in a leather case. The maps are
split between 1 to 14 and 15 to 29 with the case marked accordingly. Each
map is stamped with its sheet number to the front which also shows a map
of the whole country divided into the sheet numbers to show how they relate
to each other. The covers also note that the maps are produced by Edward
Standford of 12,13 and 14 Long Acre, W.C. and 29 & 30 Charing Cross SW1,
London. Cycling and motoring maps for other countries are also listed. The
maps have a scale of 2 miles to an inch and are accompanied by a milometer
which gives the distance in both miles and kilometres. The pigskin case is
stamped with Scotland to the front and has a good padded fishtail handle.
The interior has a strip of braid to each section to lift the maps up for easy
access. Circa 1925.
Case size H 10 W 9 3/4 D 4 1/4
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17. Moto Guzzi GTS Motorcycle
This machine is powered by a 500 cc single cylinder 13 horse power engine
with 4 gears. It features an overhead exhaust and side inlet valve. It also has
a very advanced suspension for 1934 with dampers and the springs located
beneath the engine. This model was produced from 1934 until 1941 and
only 2952 where built. More of the less expensive GTW model without rear
suspension where produced. Circa 1934.
H 47 W 83 D 30
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18. Exercise Bicycle
This early 20th Century exercise
bike is in full working order. The
cast iron fly wheel can be adjusted
with a canvas tensioning belt. Each
full rotation of the wooden disk
in view of the cyclist indicates a
quarter of a mile. The handlebars
are height adjustable as is the
sprung leather Brooks saddle.
The whole bike is secured onto a
polished pine board. The cycling
distance is measured by the rotation
of the flywheel which is connected
to a sprocket that turns a worm
wheel. This turns a bar with a small
wheel that is connected by a rope to
the large wooden disk.
Circa 1930.
H 42 W 51 3/4 D 14
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19. Raleigh Bicycle with BSA Engine
A 1950’s gentleman’s Raleigh bicycle fitted with a BSA Winged Wheel. The Raleigh bike is with the original black
enamel and original Raleigh heron head badge. A good Brooks leather saddle is fitted and also front and rear
mudguards. This bicycle has been registered and has a number plate. The BSA engine is in working order. The
BSA Winged Wheel was introduced in Britain in 1953 and at the time there was competition from other cycle-motor
manufactures, notably Cyclemaster. The Winged Wheel is a well-designed and engineered ‘powerwheel’ which was
available to fit to your own bicycle. The engine is fitted within a special rear bicycle wheel with the petrol tank sitting
above on the carrier rack. The powered bicycle had a short life as by 1955 mopeds began to take over being faster
and more stable, but the Winged Wheel still sold having the great name of BSA behind it. BSA (The Birmingham
Small Arms Company) is a British based company formed in Birmingham in 1861. BSA is a former manufacture
of guns, vehicles and military equipment located in an area of Birmingham called “the Gun Quarter”. In 1910 BSA
began producing complete motorbikes and at its peak in the 50’s BSA was the largest motorcycle producer in the
world. The Raleigh Bicycle Company was founded in 1887 and was originally based in Nottingham, England. A
gentleman called Frank Bowden had bought a bike in Raleigh Street, Nottingham, and was so impressed he bought
the business. Three years later new premises were needed as production of three bikes a week soon increased. A fourstorey building in Russell Street was found and the company’s name was changed to Raleigh Cycles in recognition
of the original address. Raleigh is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world although it has had several
expansions and mergers along the way. Circa 1950.
20. Motorcycle Travelling Tea Maker
The set is in a leather case
with straps to attach it to the
handlebars. Most unusual and
in original condition, containing
a spirit burner, kettle with filter
and wooden handle, one spoon,
one funnel, one drinking vessel,
three containers and one milk
container. The screw lid on one
of the containers has a mark of a
padlock, possibly the makers mark.
The picnic set neatly compacts for
storage. Circa 1900.
H 3 3/4 W 5 1/4 D 3 3/4
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21. Leather Award Sign
The size of this etched glass sign
would suggest that it was made
to fit within a door frame. It was
probably commissioned by the proud
winner, who wanted to advertise
his success to his customers. You
can imagine that it was inside his
shop perhaps leading to the office
or another showroom. It has now
been framed with mirror behind
it. There were a large number of
leather manufactures at the end of
the 19th century from those who
made luggage to bookbinders. So,
although the award can be seen
as a great achievement, given the
competition, it is unfortunate that
the winner didn’t also etch their
name on the glass. However, they
did note the date which is 1892.
Framed size H 29 3/4 W 18 D 1
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22. Leather Saddlebag
It was not unusual for soldiers to
add rifle straps to single leather
saddle bags to convert them to
shoulder bags. The leather to
this bag is lined with canvas to
strengthen it, with the back section
made of a much thicker hide to keep
its shape. The back has two brass D
rings to the top with short buckled
straps and two smaller D rings to
the bottom, for fixing.
Late 19th Century.
H 12 1/4 W 11 1/2 D 3 1/4
23. Leather Case
This leather hide case is an unusual
shape and has a central divider to
the interior that runs from side
to side. The interior also has two
flaps to the sides which join by a
belt, to stop the contents jumping
out. The handle design is also a
little different in that it is not fixed
to the case but is fitted to the two
removable belts straps that encircle
it. The case is locked by a padlock.
It is possible that the case was
designed for taking files.
Late 19th Century.
H 14 1/2 W 14 D 6 1/2
24. Apothecary Case by Hooper
This small leather hide apothecary case is lined in a dark blue leather and
bears the retailer’s label for Hooper to the inside of the lid. The construction
of the case and the way it is stitched belies its earlier age. The case is fitted
with four big and two small glass bottles, a further three even smaller
bottles with wooden stoppers and two small mixing bowls. It also has a
lidded compartment to the front which contains an extra bottle from another
chemist. William Hooper was a member of the Pharmaceutical Society by
1842, at the age of 24. As the label notes he had a shop at 7 Pall Mall East,
London (opposite the Royal College of Physicians) and counted the Queen
and Prince & Princess of Wales amongst his patrons. He is also known to
have had premises at 55 Grosvenor Street and works in Mitcham. Hooper
was an innovative chemist, experimenting and manufacturing appliances
for the ill such as waterbeds and cushions. He also produced equipment for
the medical profession and embraced the early use of rubber. He won a prize
medal in 1862 for his efforts, as is noted on the case. Circa 1865.
H 2 1/2 W 9 D 6
25. J.C. Carleton’s Dressing Case
Made by Briggs, this velvet lined leather dressing case contains silver
fittings and has an outer protective sleeve. The leather to the box has
been rolled to give a cross hatched decoration which has then been tooled
to further enhance it. The case contains a travel shaving brush, a bottle,
two jars and three rectangular containers made of silver with glass. To
the bottom of the case is a pullout mirror. The silver is engraved with the
device of a bent arm holding an arrow. The owner’s name of J.C. Carleton is
engraved to a plate to the top of the box but little is known of him. The box
gives Thomas Briggs’ address of 27 Piccadilly which he had for most of his
career. He is respected as a good quality maker and is thought to have been
in business from 1819. The business is still listed in the 1865 directory but
1880 his address has a different occupant. The hallmarks to the silver in
this box are for 1848.
H 2 1/2 W 9 D 5 4/5
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26. Small Kit Bag
The leather to this small, square mouthed kit bag has been passed through
a rolling machine to give it a grained texture. It has a brass fixing catch to
each end and a central lock between the padded handles. The lock plate is
engraved with the owner’s name of A. McGrigor. The interior of the bag is
lined in leather with two pockets to the side. The base of the bag has a brass
stud foot to each corner and one to the middle just to raise it slightly off the
ground and afford the base some protection. The quality of the bag is very
good and so it is unusual that there is no maker’s name. The small size is
very practical. Late 19th Century.
H 13 1/2 W 16 D 9
27. Crocodile Gladstone Bag
A superb quality crocodile skin Gladstone bag with the initials “E.R”
embossed on the lid. Gold-tooled on the inside edge of the fold-out lid is
‘Made by H. Greaves, New Street, Birmingham’. The bag is fitted with
five brass studded feet, good brass metal fittings and the lock is stamped
‘Greaves Ltd. Birmingham’. H. Greaves of 35 & 36 New Street, Birmingham
were established in 1720, and were later known as H. Greaves Ltd. The firm
were luggage makers to the Royal Family. Gladstone bags are named after
the 19th Century British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
Circa 1900.
H 8 3/4 W 14 1/4 D 10
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28. Leather Hat Box
This rectangular leather hat box is lined in silk, with pockets to the sides
and lid. The lid has a good fishtail handle and the lock is marked for the
maker W.H. Smith of Bath. Smith’s luggage is relatively hard to find but
it is known that he also made kit bags. The case is well made and the top
front edge of the case is angled to allow the lid to fit on easily. The sides each
have two short straps that are fixed with dome topped studs with the ones to
the bottom acting as feet to raise the case bottom. Stamped with the initials
M.W.B to the top. It was designed to hold a few hats and although it never
had holding straps for them this does make it more practical for modern
storage. Late 19th Century.
H 10 1/2 W 16 D 12 1/2
29. Crocodile Attaché Case
A high quality crocodile skin writing or document case, stamped on the
lid “H. E. Jan. 1909”. The case is fitted with expanding pockets for writing
materials, address book, stamps, ink bottle and pens etc. The interior is lined
in green leather, with a loose blotter with leather corners. The case has brass
fittings, locks and a leather carry handle. The two secure lever locks come
with a working key and the case has had a new brass hinge fitted to the lid.
Circa 1900.
H 3 1/2 W 14 1/4 D 9 2 1/4
30. Asprey’s Butt Marker
A well crafted and engineered shooting place
finder or butt marker in the shape of a 12 bore
shotgun cartridge. The cartridge is made of gun
metal by Asprey of London. When twisting the
cartridge base the top rises to reveal 8 removable
numbered pegs. The top is inscribed ‘Loaded
by Asprey, Smokeless’ and has the number 6
in the middle of a triangle, whilst the bottom is
inscribed ‘Asprey’s Cartridge Placefinder’. The
numbered pegs are randomly inserted into the
cartridge, number side down. Each shooter then
takes their turn to draw a peg and the revealed
number shows the actual shooting position (butt)
that they will use for the first drive. Placefinders
gained popularity in the 1900s and are making a
resurgence today, with many shooters looking out
for good antique examples. Circa 1930.
H 2 1/2 W1 D 1
31. Ammunition Case
The likelihood is that this mahogany box was
made for carrying ammunition or cartridges
but the design is unlike anything we have seen
before. The moveable dividers to the interior are
reminiscent of leather cartridge cases. The top has
a flush handle and is held in place to the box by
two pairs of pins. When the top is pushed towards
the back of the box, its pins will lift out of the
brass fittings to the case and it can be removed.
The front of the box drops down on its hinges,
when unlocked, to reveal a secondary board. This
is hinged half way up its height and will also fold
down. The purpose of this is presumably to allow
part access to the contents without exposing the
whole of the box interior. This is an interesting
box and the thought given to the design along
with the brass fittings show that it had a very
practical purpose. The Chubb lock number of
676183 dates it to September 1873.
H 7 3/4 W 14 1/2 D 14
32. Holland & Holland Cartridge Magazine
A leather covered cartridge magazine in good
original condition with patinated brass corners
and side protectors, lock plate, hinge and a
leather carrying handle. The top is embossed
with the initials W.H.P. above a brass plaque. The
interior is polished oak containing five removable
dividers, making six compartments, with replaced
adjustable cartridge lifting straps. The inside
of the lid is dark red baize with the Holland &
Holland maker’s label. Royal Gun Maker, since
1835. Circa 1890.
H 6 W 19 D 13 1/4
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33. Snipe Shooting in the Marshes by Heywood Hardy
A well framed shooting photogravure by Heywood Hardy. ‘Snipe Shooting
in the Marshes’, published by Goupil 1895 and signed in pencil by the artist.
Heywood Hardy (1843-1933) was a painter and watercolourist of animals,
sporting subjects and genre. He studied in Bristol and later settled in
London. Circa 1895.
Image H 18 W 25 1/2
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34. “Steady, Johnnie - Steady” after Erskine Nicol
An excellent engraving, in the original oak frame with a gold slip, titled
‘Steady, Johnnie – Steady’. It is engraved by W.H. Simmons after a painting
by Erskine Nicol. The picture depicts a young lad landing a fish with his
brow furrowed in concentration. The elder gentleman next to him has a
steadying hand on the youngster’s shoulder. Circa 1875.
Image size H 23 3/4 W 19
35. Dr. Pryce Tannatt collection
Born 1881, Pryce-Tannatt was a doctor of
medicine and the editor of Salmon and Trout
Association magazine. He changed his career in
1912 when he was appointed as the Inspector of
Salmon Fisheries on the ‘Board of Agriculture
and Fisheries’, where he gained good repute as
an early conservationist and sponsored several
important pieces of legislation to preserve
salmon and fresh water fisheries. He retired in
1946 and died in 1965. 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, colour and the
finished detail is remarkable. He wrote one
of the most famous books on tying full dress
Atlantic salmon flies entitled “How to dress
salmon flies”, published in 1914. It is considered
one of the most comprehensive books on
the subject. On offer is a collection from his
personal property containing his beautiful self
tied trout flies in two black japanned cases,
his own fishing reel, a Field album of collected
newspaper cuttings and his Photo album.
The two black japanned cases have cream
interiors with felt pads. In the base of one of
the cases are four spring loaded lids (with clear
windows) over twelve smaller compartments
containing approximately 50 flies of various
patterns. The reel is a Hardy St. George alloy
trout fly reel, with a smooth agate line guide,
rim tension regulator, a modified brass foot, 2
screw drum latch, smooth check, black handle
and still retains some of the original grey
enamel factory finish. The ‘Field’ album is taken
from editions of the 1911/12 magazine and is
bound in a dark cloth hardback binding. The
contents relate to fishing tackle and fly tying,
also loose in the album are extracts from the
1951 ‘The Field’ relating to Pryce-Tannatt and
his fly tying methods. The personal holiday
photo album contains twelve double sided pages
also bound in a green cloth binding with gilt
writing to the cover ‘Holiday Pictures’. The 104
original black and white photographs are of
Pryce-Tannatt with family and friends fishing
on various waters and locations.
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One of the most famous fishing tackle manufacturers
in the world is Hardy Brothers of Alnwick,
Northumberland. They 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. They were the first manufacturer to
make split cane rods in hexagonal form known as
The Hardy Palakona rod.
36. Hardy Trout Fly Fishing Rod,
JJH Triumph
The ‘J.J.H. Triumph’ is a split cane
Palakona 2-piece rod made by
Hardy’s of Alnwick. The rod is in
excellent condition with suction
joint, sliding alloy band reel fitting,
a new cork handle, snake rings and
a wooden stopper. The rod is 8 feet
9 inches long and is in the original
Hardy’s canvas bag, with label. The
rod has the black inscription ‘J.J.H.
Triumph’, ‘Palakona’ and ‘Regd.
Trade Mark’ spiraling around the
shaft. The registration number
E41776 dates the rod to 1937.
37. Trout Fly Fishing Rod
A split cane 2-piece trout fly brook
rod in original canvas case. The rod
has a suction joint, sliding alloy reel
fitting over a cork handle and is
6 foot long. The maker is unknown.
Circa 1960.
38. Hardy Hi Regan Salmon Rod
The Hardy Hi Regan is a split
cane Palakona 3-piece rod made by
Hardy’s of Alnwick. It is in excellent
condition but with traces of new
whipping. It has lockfast joints,
a rubber butt cap, two wooden
stoppers, alloy and brass screw
reel fittings and cork handle. The
rod is 15 feet long and is in the
original well used Hardy’s canvas
bag, with label. A black inscription,
‘the Hi Regan rod Palakona Regd
No.246936’, spirals around the
shaft. The brass collar holding
the butt cap is stamped ‘Patent
steel center’ with the registration
number and a Royal appointment
seal. The Royal seal is also found on
the knurled brass reel fitting. The
registration number E8842 dates
it to 1927.
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39. Antique Uniqua Fishing Reel by Hardy
A Hardy Bros. Uniqua, early Mark II Duplicated lightweight alloy contracted
reel with double check mechanism, ivorine handle, smooth brass foot, and
a nickel silver horseshoe shaped latch; this latch was an important design
feature as it enabled the easy removal of the drum without tools. Stamped on
the back plate ‘Made by Hardy Bros. Ltd. Alnwick, England,’ ‘The “Uniqua” Fly
Reel’, ‘size 2 7/8’, ‘PAT Nos.24245 & 9261’ and’ Duplicated. Mark II’. Circa 1921.
40. Millward Mariner Frogback Fishing Reel
A rare 4 1/2 inch diameter Millward’s Mariner Frogback fishing reel with
original maker’s box, all in very good condition. This mahogany and brass
reel features the slater drum catch, twin black handles, brass lined spool
and optional check. Stamped ‘Millward’ on the foot return with the Iron Arm
transfer to the back. Circa 1920.
41. Nine Prong Fishing Spear
A good example of a wrought iron fish or eel spear with nine prongs of which
eight are barbed. The spear is heavily pitted which gives it a very ancient and
attractive look. Circa 1870.
H 15 1/2 W 5
42. Seven Prong Fishing Spear
A 19th Century wrought iron fish spear. The spear has seven prongs each
with a barbed tip. Originally the spear would have been fixed to a wooden
pole. Circa 1870.
H 17 3/4 W 7 1/4
43. Five Prong Fishing Spear
An early and unusual wrought iron fish or eel spear with five prongs. Three
of the prongs are flat blades whilst the remaining two are barbed spikes. The
head is secured on to the original weathered wooden handle by means of a
slot in the top of the shaft and fixed in place with wire and cord. Circa 1870.
H 58 W 8 1/2
44. Four Prong Fishing Spear
A wrought iron salmon spear. The design of the spear is simple with just four
barbed prongs. The spear would have originally been mounted onto a pole. The
iron is heavily pitted giving it a very ancient and attractive patina. Circa 1860.
H 13 W 7 1/2
45. Small Fishing Spear
A small 19th Century fish spear with four prongs. The top part of the spear
will unscrew from the iron sleeve.
H 7 3/4 W 4
46. Six Prong Fishing Spear
A good example of a 19th Century fish spear, probably for salmon. The spear
has six prongs with arrow heads, although one is broken.
H 5 1/2 W 4 1/2
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48. Wooden Star Back Fishing Reel
A large 6 inch diameter walnut and brass star back fishing reel. The reel has
two bakerlite handles mounted on brass fittings, a brass spool back plate,
optional check and central tension wing nut. It is in good original condition
with ‘Made in England’ stamped on the foot. Circa 1900.
W 2 3/4 D 6
49. Large Salmon Fishing Reel by Hardy
A Hardy Bros. Birmingham salmon fly reel constructed from gunmetal. The
face plate is stamped with the ‘Rod in Hand’ trademark and bordered oval
Hardy logo. Other features include a constant check mechanism and horn
handle. Circa 1900.
W 2 D 4 1/2
50. Malloch of Perth Side Casting Fishing Reel
A rare 2 5/8 inch sized side casting fishing reel by Malloch of Perth of fine
quality and excellent condition, made of brass and retaining most of it’s
original colour. It has an optional check, exchangeable drum and small
black wooden handle. The large guide eye remains stationary on the fixed
arm allowing the line to pass through in every position the reel is being
used. The Malloch’s Patent oval logo is stamped on the winding plate. Peter
Malloch was born in Almondbank, near Perth in Scotland in 1853. With his
brother James they went into business in 1875 as taxidermists and fishing
tackle suppliers. In 1884 in Britain, Malloch was second to patent a fixed
spool casting reel but he was the first to market it successfully. Circa 1900.
W 1 1/2 D 2 5/8
47. Fly Cabinet and Flies.
Black japanned tin fly cabinet by John Forrest. The maker’s logo by the
carry handle, inscribed ‘J. Forrest, Oxford St., London’ with a brass plaque
‘Patent Applied For’. The interior houses three banks of sliding trays of
flies. One bank with 5 trays and the other two with 6 each, containing an
assortment of flies, totaling approx. 450, single and double hooks. The inside
of the lid is fitted with cork whilst the outside has a catch fitted with a small
brass padlock. Circa 1920.
H 3 1/4 W 12 1/2 D 7
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51. Salmon Fishing Priest
An uncommon fishing priest made from oak bound in leather with leather
strap. The priest is well balanced and has gained through age a beautiful
patina. Circa 1900.
H9
52. Punch Bowl by Royal Doulton
A large Royal Doulton punch bowl decorated with Isaac Walton fishing
scenes displayed on a 3 1/4 inch high ebonized wooden base. The inside rim
has a proverb running all the way around that reads “The Jealous Trout,
that low did lie, rose at the well dissembled fly. And when the timorous
trout I wait to take. And he devours my bait. I care not. I. To fish in seas,
fresh rivers best my mind do please.” This is an exceptional piece of Royal
Doulton. Circa 1900.
H 11 3/4 W 14 1/2 D 14 1/2
53. Golfing Ceramic
A Royal Doulton Kingsware whisky jar decorated after the cartoonist and
illustrator Charles Crombie, in bas-relief. These jars were typically made
between 1901 and 1930. Circa 1910.
H 8 W 5 1/2 D 5 1/2
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54. Black Forrest Antler Candlesticks
A pair of unusual antler candlesticks, constructed from boar’s tusks, roe
deer and red deer antlers, chamois horns and pheasant claws. Probably
German. Circa 1900.
H 13
55. Leather Gaming Chip Container
An interesting octagonal carrier for gaming chips covered in leather.
There are ten different colours of chips held within the base, with a lid that
unscrews. The maker is unknown. Circa 1930.
H5W9D9
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56. Large Folding Games Box
The box is made from mahogany with maple and rosewood inlay. Draughts
and Chess can be played on the outer surface of the box and when opened a
Backgammon board is revealed. It comes with a set of new chess figures.
Circa 1900.
H 2 W 24 D 20
57. Mah-jongg Set in Leather Case
The playing pieces are two-tone composite. The inside of the case has been
fitted with green crushed velvet and has five trays. On the lock is the name
Kwairaico. The set comes complete with a book of rules. Circa 1920.
H 9 W 14 D 2 1/2
58. A Soldier’s Leisure Hour In India
It was not uncommon for soldiers
to produce woolwork pictures
depicting the honours and colours
of their Regiment. Indeed they
were encouraged to take up such
pastimes in the hope that it would
stop them gambling and drinking.
A Soldier’s Leisure Hour In
India, the title of this woolwork,
emphasises the point. Naturally
there was a wide range of ability
but the work on this example is
very good and shows a little more
artistic flair with the flowing flags
etc. Another example from the same
Regiment is known and although
the basic design is the same, the
work is far more geometric and
shows less skill. It is possible that
both were worked from a set pattern
given out to the soldiers. The
Regiment is the 9th whose name
changed to the Norfolk Regiment
after the Childers reforms of 1881.
This, along with the last honour
shown of Cabul 1878, 79, 80, dates
the woolwork to 1880.
Framed size H 25 3/4 W 26 1/2 D 1
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59. Secretaire Oak Chest
Oak campaign chests seem to be less common than teak and mahogany
ones. This example has a full length secretaire drawer with two banks of
interior drawers flanking a longer drawer to the middle, below pigeon
holes. The drawers to either side of the interior long drawer are fitted to
take an inkwell each and have a lidded compartment. The secretaire interior
is veneered in satin birch with a gilt tooled, dark blue leather skiver. The
three standard drawers are lined in ash. The Gothic Revival handles to
the interior, the tooling to the skiver and the way the inkwell and lidded
compartments are done are all similar to Army & Navy CSL chests we have
seen. However, there is no maker’s mark that we can find which might point
to it being sold by Harrods, who retailed similar items to the A&N CSL and
were less concerned with identifying their wares.
Late 19th Century.
H 42 3/4 W 39 D 18 3/4
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60. Kane Chest of Drawers
Although a fairly standard straight grain
walnut campaign chest, this one stands out for
the Kane Patent handles to the drawers. They
are brass ‘scoop’ handles that are set in to be
relatively flat to the drawer fronts but have a
decorative shaping to them. The form is quite
different to most campaign handles which have
a bale but they are just as effective in ensuring
a flat front to the chest for ease of packing.
We have seen this type of handle once before on a campaign cylinder bureau.
It is possible that Gregory Kane of Dublin was the patentee but we cannot be
sure. The chest splits into two halves and of course has removable feet.
Late 19th Century.
H 43 3/4 W 38 3/4 D 18 3/4
61. Capt. Fry’s Anglo Indian Chest
A small sized Anglo Indian teak campaign chest on fixed bracket feet. The
chest has brass skeletal handles to the drawers and cast iron handles to the
sides. The brass corners and straps are better than most on such chests.
The top also has two pairs of brass fittings that were presumably to take a
superstructure. Their positions are a little curious being set to the middle of
the chest from front to back. Normally you would expect such fittings to be
set towards the back and to take a set of shelves. Given the proportions of
the chest, anything bigger might look awkward. We have sought a chest of
this type with legible evidence of the owner’s details for many years. As they
were made without packing cases, typically any name is painted on the back
and worn away with time. This chest gives the name JW Fry, HM 86th Reg.
John William Fry enlisted in the Royal County Down, or 86th, Regiment as
an Ensign on the 25th May 1855 and became a Lieutenant in December of
the same year. He became a Captain in 1863 and Brevet Major in 1869 before
retiring as a Colonel in 1877. He was with the Regiment in India during the
Mutiny and served with the Central Indian Field Force. Involvement with the
actions at Koonch, Golowlie, the capture of Calpee and of Gwailor and taking
Pourie led to Fry getting a medal. It is probable that he bought the chest on
arrival in India dating it to around 1857.
H 35 1/4 W 28 1/4 D 15 3/4
62. SW Silver Secretaire Campaign Chest
Going on the size and address information
etc. of this teak secretaire campaign chest
by SW Silver, it is one of their earlier pieces
of furniture. It is comparable to teak Anglo
Indian campaign chests of the period. It has
original iron handles to the sides (as opposed
to the typical flush carrying handles we
associate with Silver) and is small in size.
However, the dovetails and cabinet making
is much tighter and the turned feet are removable. The interior drawers
are bird’s eye maple and their golden colour is accentuated by the ebonized
edging to the dividing boards and pigeon holes. The drawer knobs are
oversized but are correct and look good. When first made the chest would
have had a removable board to stop the interior drawers moving in transit.
The hasp lock is unusual and although impossible to tell if it is an original
feature has certainly been on the chest for most, if not all, of its life. The
simple address of the name and London, Liverpool to the handles suggests
an earlier date. All other SW Silver chests we have seen have given more
detail. Circa 1840.
H 37 1/2 W 30 D 16
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63. One Piece Campaign Chest
This mahogany campaign chest fits into the category
of the unusual. It was made to the size of one half of a
campaign chest giving a low surface height and with
a platform base as opposed to removable feet. The back
board is thick and has obviously been made to add
strength for travel. The timber is a good rich colour, set
off with brass corners and strap work. An additional
unusual feature to the chest is the secret compartment.
This is to the middle of the top drawer base board where
you might expect a section of wood joining the two
parts of the lining. Depressing a brass plate set under
the drawer front allows the cover to pop open revealing a space running the
depth of the drawer to put money or documents. The locks are all stamped
VR with a crown showing that it is Victorian and there is a shaped brass
nameplate to the top with entwined initials E and L. For modern day use the
chest height is very practical. 2nd Half 19th Century.
H 27 W 37 D 18 3/4
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64. Bootjack Board
Made of mahogany, this bootjack is like no other we have seen. The idea is
very simple and works. It is a board raised on feet with two shaped cut outs
to put your boot or shoe through. Standing on the board gives you leverage
when you but your footwear through the cutouts and pull up to remove it.
The bootjack is well made and attractive without being fussy. Circa 1900.
H 5 1/2 W 24 D 14 1/4
65. Large Iron Bound Trunk
Made of mahogany, this large sized
Colonial trunk is a little unusual
in that it has iron corners and
strap work as opposed to brass.
The strong carrying handles to the
sides are also iron. The interior is
plain and the lid is attached by three
brass hinges. Although plain in
look, the trunk is of a good size.
Mid to late 19th Century.
H 25 W 49 D 24 1/2
66. Propeller Stick Stand
Accompanying this mahogany propeller stick stand, is a photo of Richard Roffey Baldwin noting that he made
it after being shot down in North Africa in WWI. There is also a copy of a Board of Education certificate showing
that Baldwin passed the Higher Examination in Building Construction in 1915. Baldwin enlisted in 1915, aged
34 and his records state that his occupation was a joiner. He joined HMS Manica, a Kite Ship used for spotting, in
May 1916. Manica was stationed in East Africa at the time and in May she was given a Seaplane. So, it is likely that
Baldwin was either its pilot or observer. The plane was hit by gunfire with its floats damaged on the 7th July. This
could be the incident referred to on the back of the photo with family legend mistaken as the plane put down and
was rescued by the Manica. Baldwin joined HMS Hyacinth, which was used as a base for the RNAC, in 1917. After
spells at the land based HMS President II, Baldwin joined the RAF in 1918 and it is possible that he took part in the
campaign in Egypt and the Middle East but there is no note of his internment on his war record. Baldwin would
have had the ability to make such a good Umbrella Stand and although it would be nice to think that he made it
whilst a POW, given the quality of the work and the materials used it is probable that he had access to good tools
for its construction. The propeller had a wonderful shape and it is interesting to see the nicks to the edge made to
balance it. The ring to hold the sticks is also pleasing and the beaten copper drip tray is removable. The whole sits on
small bun feet. The propeller was originally made by Brush Electrical Engineering Company at the Falcon Works,
Loughborough. Circa 1918.
H 50 W 13 1/2 D 10
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67. Coldstream Guards Drum Shell
These hand painted battle honours for the 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards were originally the
decoration for the band’s bass drum. It is easy to see why, when the drum was no longer needed,
the honours were kept and framed. There is a lot of information given to enable us to date the
honours. They are for the whole regiment and stretch from Oudenade in 1708 to the Boer War
with South Africa from 1899 to 1902. The 3rd Battalion were formed in 1897 and disbanded in
1959. After South Africa, the regiment’s next honours came at Mons in 1914. The painting also
notes the monarch of the day with ER for Edward VII. His short dates of 1901 to 1910 tie in
nicely with our timeline which tells us the honours were painted between 1902 and 1910. Part of
the drum maker’s name is shown to the bottom right corner. Henry Potter & Co. are well known
military instrument makers and were founded by Richard Potter in 1785. The frame is period and
oak. Circa 1910.
H 42 W 18 1/2 D 3/4
68. A&N CSL Luncheon Table Seat
Described as made of walnut stained hardwood, this luncheon table seat or bench was made to
work with a corresponding table. They were advertised to be sold either individually or as a set,
with or without a green canvas valise and awning. The legs are made as pairs and are hinged to
fold. Each pair has a bolt which will either lock them in the open position or will hold them flush
to the top when folded. Although compact for travel it is probable they were conceived more with
shooting parties or picnics in mind. There is a brass plaque to the underside giving the Army &
Navy Club’s details. Circa 1910.
H 16 1/2 W 54 D 10
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70. Colonial Folding Chair
The use of solid satinwood in the construction of this chair points to its
colonial origins with Ceylon being a possible place of manufacture. The
design is clever with the seat hinged to the front pair of legs and sliding on
pins within the back legs allowing the whole to fold very flat. The shape is
very aesthetic and has a modern, understated feel to it which is set off by
the warm colour of the satinwood. It is interesting to note that the maker
originally cut the timber to the underside of the seat in the wrong place to
take the hinges. Late 19th Century.
H 27 3/4 W 16 3/4 D 21
69. Anglo Indian Trunk
We have not seen anything quite like this Anglo Indian
teak trunk before. Yes, the design of the trunk is fairly
standard but the folding, slatted section to the top is not.
We believe that it was either to provide a back rest, if
used as a seat or, given the iron fittings to the front for
packing purposes. If a further section was dropped into
the iron fittings, a cradle would be made allowing you
to pack more items to the top, for travel. Perhaps it was
made for both uses. The trunk is well made with plenty
of brass strap work, very good brass hinges to the lid
and good brass carrying handles as opposed to the
normal iron ones found on such trunks. The top is rebated to ensure a good
fit and generally more attention has been paid to the making of this trunk
than other similar Anglo Indian examples. Mid 19th Century.
Folded Height H 19 W 31 D 14 1/2
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71. Alderman Campaign Armchair
To dismantle this mahogany campaign armchair by John Alderman the
arms are first removed as they lock the caned back in the upright position.
They are fixed to the back by hinges with a removable pin and releasing
a trigger mechanism towards the front of the underside of the arms. This
disconnects them from the arm uprights which will then fall on their
hinges. The back will then also fall forward on its hinges. The seat frame
lifts off the leg section not only to pack it down but also to allow the dual
use as a sedan chair. Iron fittings to take carrying poles can be seen to the
sides of the seat. The legs unscrew from their frame to further breakdown
the chair. When used as a chair, the weight of the sitter keeps the two parts
firmly together. John Alderman set up in business under his own name
around 1860. Campaign chairs of desk height are not common and this one
is well made with a good shape to the back. Circa 1865.
H 40 W 24 1/2 D 24
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72. A Low Chair by Ross
On first sight you would think that this was a standard mahogany balloon
back low or nursing chair. Ross of Dublin perfected the construction of the
campaign chair so that it looked to all intents and purposes just like it’s
domestic equivalent. They used the principal of front legs that unscrew and
back legs with a longer bolt which extend up into the back to support it, on a
number of their chairs from dining to easy. The back of this chair is further
supported by ‘wings’ that also bolt on to the back. Ross’ history is well
documented by us so I will not go into it here but it is likely that this chair
may have been sold as part of a set that fitted into one of their chiffonier
packing cases along with a number of other pieces. The numbering to the
legs is 4,5,6 & 7. The chair has a brass plaque with Ross’ address details of
9, 10 & 11 Ellis’s Quay dating the chair to between 1860 and 1864.
H 35 W 21 1/2 D 31
73. Iron Campaign Armchair
This chair is very versatile with the seat and back able to adjust to six
different positions including almost flat so that with the foot rest on you
can sleep. As the back is inclined so the seat depth is increased. The foot
rest is easily fitted or removed as are the arms which are also adjustable by
means of a bolt fitting. Although the chair is made to collapse flat for travel
the design is such that the length is relatively long. This is the sacrifice for
making the operation of the chair so easy. The buttoned leather has been
replaced but was done long enough ago for it to have developed character.
This is an interesting chair with the iron construction giving a modern,
sharp feeling but the good upholstery offering comfort. Late 19th Century.
Size without foot rest H 37 W 27 D 31
74. Back Rest by Shaw
This satin birch back rest can be adjusted to six positions and is of a
standard design that goes back to the early to mid 19th century. This
version is later than that but works to the same basic principal of adjustment
by a hinged ratchet which will also allow it to flat pack for travel or storage.
Not much can be found on the makers E. Shaw & Co. Ltd although the
maker’s plaque gives their address details as Piccadilly, Manchester, Works
4 Booth St. East. They were actually at 18 Piccadilly and are known to have
also made adjustable day beds. This back rest would have been dual purpose,
useful for both picnics and sitting up in bed. Early 20th Century.
H 23 W 20 D 21
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75. Vono Lubke Chairs
Although made for domestic use
rather than travel this set of six
chromed steel and leather chairs
fold to a very compact size. When
folded the width reduces to 3/4 inch.
The leather seat is supported by
springs running the width of the
chair, which add to the comfort.
The chairs have a label giving the
maker’s name of Vono Lubke. It
has been very difficult to research
the company but it is probable that
they were German. There was an
English furniture company named
Vono that was established in 1896
and were still operating in 1965 and
we have found a German company
named Lubke founded in 1937.
Lubke changed name to Interlubke
is 1962 but perhaps they bought
Vono or collaborated with them for a
period. We have seen chairs marked
both Vono Lubke and simply Lubke.
Interlubke illustrated similar chairs
but with a solid seat and back in
their 1973 catalogue. The chairs
are very practical for modern use
offering a stylish solution to the
need for occasional extra chairs.
Circa 1970.
H 32 1/2 W 19 5/8 W 18 1/4
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76. Stylish DC3 Aeroplane Wing Desk
A great conversion of a 1940s’ DC-3, Dakota, wing tip into a stunning desk.
The wing is stripped of paint and has a polished metal finish. The top has
been secured to a new sympathetically constructed base. The Dakota was
designed in the mid 1930s as a freight and passenger airplane, and was
renowned for its versatility. Wing circa 1940.
H 34 W 91 D 61
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77. Walking Cane
A beautiful walking stick made from malacca cane with ivory handle and
brass ferrule tip. The handle has been carved with a fox with glass eyes and
a pheasant. It is mounted with a silver collar with the maker’s initials “TW”.
The stick is in excellent condition. Circa 1860.
H 34
78. Boxer Walking Stick
A quirky walking stick with carved head of a Boxer dog as the handle. The
head is probably walnut and has its original glass eyes. It is mounted on a
bark covered shaft with a silvered collar and gilt band. Circa 1880.
H 35 3/4
79. Ebonized Boxer Walking Stick
Walking stick with a carved head of a Boxer dog as the handle. The walnut
head has its original glass eyes and scratch-carved fur. It is mounted on an
ebonized shaft with a brass ferrule and silver collar. Circa 1870.
H 33 3/4
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80. John Hodges’ Hunting Crop
This is an attractive hunting crop with a good
shaft or stock made from malacca cane with a stag
horn handle. The whip end is a simple original
leather loop, known as an open keeper. The crop
has a beautiful chased silver mount depicting a
Fox’s mask and is engraved “W. John Hodges Won
by .......1863”. Circa 1860.
H 33 W 4 1/4
81. Bamboo Hunting Crop
Hunting crop by Swaine & Adeney Ltd London.
The shaft is made from segmented bamboo with
a leather keeper. The silver mount is hallmarked
Birmingham 1918. It also has the Swaine and
Adeney makers plaque on the handle.
H 29
82. Hunting Crop
Made from malacca cane, the upper half has been
covered in stitched hide with silver plated fittings
and stag horn handle. Circa 1900.
H 22
83. Side Saddle Whip
A pretty Victorian side saddle whip with finely
engraved decoration to the ivory handle. The whip
is covered in braided linen and is still in very good
condition. It is finished with two ornate silver
mounts. Circa 1890.
H 25 1/4
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84. Dunhill Hunting Horn Lighter
An unusual Victorian tabletop cigar/
cigarette lighter made in the form
of a hunting horn by Alfred Dunhill
(signed). The lower half is made
from copper, the top half is silver
plated. The lighting mechanism
is in the mouth of the horn. When
the lighter is lifted up and turned
around it automatically lights up.
Circa 1940.
H9
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85. Leather four-fold Screen
An exceptional quality four panel leather screen. Each folding panel has
two embossed hunting scenes to the top, the lower section is plain leather.
The scenes are copied from some of Cecil Aldin’s and Lionel Edwards’ great
equestrian pictures. The eight embossed pictures are expertly crafted and
hand coloured. The back of the screen has been newly recovered with a
Zoffany fabric, the front is in original condition. Circa 1930.
H 72 W 95
86. Thurstons Convertible Snooker/Dining Table
A fine quality revolving snooker/dining table with good colour and
patination. The table is made by Thurstons of English oak with four turned
legs. The playing surface is a slate bed covered in 100% English Wool
napped cloth. The pockets are leather covered with net bags with the brass
work being set into the top surface of the cushions. The table dates from
1880 and as a spacious dining table can seat 10-12 people comfortably.
The snooker unit is pivoted at each end of the table and by pulling- out
two wooden retaining slides it can be revolved easily through 180 degrees
to reveal the billiard playing surface. When returned to a dining table the
height is correct for sitting. This table will be supplied with balls for snooker
and pool, two cues and one rest. Circa 1880.
W 108 1/2 D 61 1/2
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87. Billiard/Snooker/Pool Table
A fine quality billiard / snooker table constructed from mahogany raised on
fluted tulip shape legs. The playing surface has a three piece slate bed and
has been re-covered in 100% English wool napped cloth. This table has been
expertly restored to a very high standard. It will be supplied with balls for
snooker and pool, two cues and a rest. Circa 1880.
W 96 D 48
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88. Cordoba Football Table
A wooden Spanish Cordoba table football game in fully refurbished working
order; complete with painted alloy players, an abacus-type scoring system
and footballs. Two great features of this type of table is the fact that the
players have two legs, instead of the usual block feet, for better ball control
and the playing surface slopes towards the middle, meaning the ball is
always in motion. Circa 1970.
H 35 W 55 D 65
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89. Mahogany Folding Card Table
A games table with a dark green baize playing surface. There is a small
drawer to the underside for cards etc. The top is hinged to the center to
enable it to fold up and the base is an X-frame, very similar to a coaching
table. The table is secured closed with nickel plated clasps, and when open
the top is secured in place with lever catches to stop the table collapsing.
There is an ivory label which reads ‘Best London Make’. Circa 1900.
H 28 W 30 1/4 D 34
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90. Low Card Table by Edwards
Of a height to be used whilst sat in an easy chair, the gilt tooled red leather
skiver to this mahogany card table indicates its use. Its small size suggests
that either one or two players would use it. It could of course also be used
as an occasional side table, folded and put away when not needed. It doesn’t
have a twist block, like most X frame tables but a block of mahogany in a
sleeve that slides across to hold the table open. The label gives the retailer of
Edwards & Sons of 161 Regent St. London. The business started as Edwards
& Jones, stationers & dressing case makers, at the same address and are
recorded as early as 1865. They were also a depot for the famous stationery
manufacturers Thomas De La Rue. By 1899 the business had become
Edwards & Sons but seem to have disappeared by the end of the 1920’s.
Like a number of companies at this time, such as Thornhill, they appear to
have been high end retailers selling both small furniture, stationery and
silver. They are even recorded as selling a Grinling Gibbons 1680s carved
Overmantel that went to the V&A. A useful table. Circa 1910.
H 24 W 20 D 20
91. William IV Bagatelle Table
An early 19th century William IV bagatelle table made from
amboyna wood. The amboyna used in this table is beautifully
mottled and curled. Closed it is an attractive side or centre
table. When the top is folded open a bagatelle game is
revealed. The table top sits on an unusual octagonal tapering
centre pillar fixed to a scalloped rectangular platform
base with four bun feet. The table is in very good original
condition. Circa 1830.
H 32 1/3 W 42 D 24
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92. Palmwood Tripod Table
The top of this small Colonial tripod table or candle stand is made of
rosewood and the well turned column and legs, palm wood. The dark fibrous
flecks of the grain of the palm wood on the dark brown background has a
rich feel to it. All the parts are made as male and female joints. There is no
need for threads as the weight of the parts and their downward pressure
keep them in place. The hexagonal top has a low gallery to its edge and the
sides have cutouts which are as much decoration as to help you lift the top.
Given the type of joint this table will both pack down and assemble quite
quickly. Mid 19th Century.
H 31 W 12 D 12
93. Folding Trivet
The clean lines and polished finish of this folding brass and steel trivet give
it a very modern feel. The folding action is created by a ring to the back of
the two tripod legs that are fixed together. The third leg sits within the ring
with all three hinged to the plate top to allow the whole to fold flat. The plate
has a heavy gauge ring to hang it by. Standing at the height of a low side
table, this trivet would be useful by the side of a cooking fire. As the top is a
solid plate it could also double up in use. Late 19th Century.
H 17 W 11 1/2 D 12 1/4
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94. George Jones Tennis Tea Set
A very rare china tennis tea set by George Jones & Sons. The set includes a tea pot, three cups with
saucers, a sugar bowl and a milk jug. Each item depicts tennis rackets, balls and net. The sugar
bowl has a slight hair line crack. The George Jones monogram can be found on the bottom of the
saucers. Jones started the company around 1864 as George Jones, it became George Jones & Sons
Ltd. in 1873. They operated the Trent Potteries in Stoke-upon-Trent which was renamed ‘Crescent
Potteries’ in 1907. Circa 1880.
95. Bronze Figure of Renshaw
A rare bronze figure of a tennis player (one of the Renshaw brothers) holding a square headed
racket. An excellent model with good colour and patination. Signed - “Klablena ‘06” - Eduard
Klablena 1881-1933, Austrian. The Renshaws were twin brothers who dominated Wimbledon in
the 1880s. They were born on January 3, 1861 in Cheltenham. Ernest died in 1899 and his brother,
William five years later. They are often credited with transforming tennis into a spectator sport.
William won the Wimbledon singles championship seven times (1881–86 and 1889), he defeated
his brother in the finals three times. Ernest was victorious in 1888, and together they won the
British doubles championship seven times. They introduced hard serves and volleys when they first
appeared in Wimbledon in 1880. Circa 1906.
H 10 1/2
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96. Racquets Presentation Racket
A fine racquets prize racket with a silver mount on the dark blue velvet
handle. The silver end is engraved “presented by J F Marshall Esq.” The
racket has been expertly restrung. With the racket are three Rugby School
Racquets Pairs photographs by George A. Dean of Rugby. The racket is
stamped, Prosser & Sons 548 Holloway Road London with the Unicorn and
Lion coat of Arms. Circa 1910.
H 30 W 8 D
97. Eton Presentation Racquets Racket
A fine presentation racquets racket with cream velvet grip and two silver
mounts. One at the base of the handle, the other at the top of the grip in
the shape of a belt buckle (partially missing). Hallmarked Birmingham
1889 with the maker’s initials, C.C. The grip was originally blue but has
faded. The racket comes in its original oak presentation display case with a
burgundy velvet lining and a silver plaque engraved “W. Burns, winner of
single racquets, Eton 1889” The racket is stamped “T.J. Grimason” who was
the racket maker and Professional at Eton. Walter S.M. Burns attended Eton
from 1885-1891 and Trinity Cambridge 1891-1894. He played cricket and
football and represented Eton in racquets in 1889 and 1890 with W.H Studd
and F.C. France-Hayhurst, as his partners. At Cambridge he played racquets
and tennis representing the University in the racquets doubles in 1892 with
G.J.V. Weigall as his partner. “Mr Burns is a keen shot and owns a shooting
in Herefordshire. He has travelled extensively in Europe and America, and
has motored all over England.” (Fifty Years of Sport, at Oxford, Cambridge
and the Great Public Schools, 1922). Circa 1889.
H 15 W 36 D3 1/4
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98. Tennis Racket Pencil by
Sampson Mordan
A silver propelling pencil in the
shape of a lobsided lawn or real
tennis racket made by Sampson
Mordan & Co. (1790 -1843). Upon
Mordan’s death in 1843 his sons
continued the business until 1941
when the factory was bombed
during the London Blitz. The pencil
is in excellent working condition
and bears the maker’s name on
the handle with the Diamond
Registration mark for 7th Sep. 1878.
H 2 3/4 W 3/4
99. Tennis Scene Stevengraph
A rare late 19th Century woven
silk Stevengraph of a tennis match
entitled “The First Set”. This
example forms part of a series
by Thomas Stevens of Coventry
depicting sporting and other
subjects. Re-framed with the
original mount. Circa 1890.
Image H 2 W 6
Framed H 6 1/4 W 9
100. Scarlett of Windsor Cricket Bat
A very good Victorian cricket bat
made by Scarlett of Windsor. This
well seasoned willow cricket bat is
displayed in a new black painted
display case. The bat has a strung
handle and a good golden colour
to the blade. Written on the blade
with gold lettering is “BROCAS,
ETON, Aug 30th, 1861”. The
Brocas is a beautiful meadow on the
Thames at Eton, the name Brocas
comes from local nobility, the 13th
Century Master of the Horse to King
Edward III. We believe that every
year a bat was given as prize for a
cricket match played on the Brocas
meadow. Circa 1860.
H 45 W 8 D 5
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101. Cricket Watercolour
A portrait of two boys, Arthur and Kenneth Deighton, with a cricket bat.
Painted by Albert Ludovici, initialled and dated 1851. A typical English
portrait of the Victorian era. Albert Ludovici (1820 - 1894) was a genre
painter and lived mainly in Paris but exhibited at the Royal Society of
British Artists, Suffolk Street. Circa 1851.
Image H 17 W 12 1/2
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102. Cricket Photogravure of F.S Jackson by George Beldham
This image is signed in pencil by Jackson himself and published by the
Swan Electric Engraving Company, Northumbria House, 116 Charing Cross
Road, London on the 1st September, 1905. Sir Francis Stanley Jackson was
born 21st November 1870 in Leeds and died 9th March 1947 in London. He
was known as the Honorable Stanley Jackson during his playing career.
Jackson played for Cambridge University and Yorkshire, making his test
debut for England against Australia at Lord’s - July 17-19 1893. He was
named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1894. Circa 1905.
Image H 16 1/2 W 11
103. Cricket Trophy
Three miniature cricket bats (stamped F.H.AYRES)
supporting a wooden bowl to hold a cricket ball.
Underneath the boxwood bowl is a miniature set of stumps
with ebony bails. The cricket ball has a silver shield
engraved “L.C.M.S.C.C v REFEREE C.C, HAT TRICK, MAY
15 1905, T.VINCENT.” The round ebonized base has been
newly re-covered in dark blue crushed velvet. Circa 1905.
H 9 W 7 1/2 D 7 1/2
104. Cricket Tie Pin
A charming tie pin, two cricket bats mounted on three
stumps with bails and a ball in the centre. Made from
gold but not marked. The pin is with a period box, all
in excellent condition and a very effective and stylish
accessory. Circa 1890.
H 3 W 3/4
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105. Set of Traveling Cups
A set of five high quality graduating and stacking silver-plated beakers with
gilded interiors. The beakers fit inside each another and then into a leather
front opening case, secured with a push button. The whole set is in excellent
condition. Circa 1910.
H 3 3/4 W 2 1/2 D 2 1/2
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106. Georgian Decanter Box
This brass bound mahogany decanter box is fitted to take four bottles and a
now missing glass to the lid. It is lined in velvet and has swan neck carrying
handles to the sides. The size is perhaps a little smaller than standard but
the edges of the box are nice and sharp and of course brass strap work
to mahogany always looks good. The decanters have a pouring lip and
mushroom stoppers. The engraved owner’s plate to the top is for E.W.G.
Hilliard. Early 19th Century.
H 8 1/2 W 9 D 8 1/2
107. Austin Decanter and Tea Caddy Box
A better cut of mahogany has been used for the top of this decanter and tea
caddy box to that for the sides, as it would be seen the most when closed. The
grain has more movement and the colour is richer. This box is brass bound
with flush carrying handles and similar to the one illustrated in British
Campaign Furniture. It is typical of George Austin of Dublin to put his name
to the escutcheon and the lock plate and the shaped brass corners to the top
are also to the same design seen on other Austin decanter cases. Added to
this there is a printed green label to the underside of the tea caddy giving
Austin’s Dressing Case Manufactory details, address of 6 & 7 St Andrew
Street and noting that he supplied The Vice-Regal Court. This is Austin’s
earlier address and he worked there from around 1840 to 1861 when he
had moved to Westmoreland Street and been joined by his son. It is possible
to question whether brass bound decanter boxes were always bought with
travel in mind or some just appealed for their look. This one was definitely
conceived to be used for travel because it has the dual purpose of housing
both spirits and tea. There are four bottles, a caddy and a mixing bowl.
Domestically you would use separate boxes but when travelling it would be
very convenient to have both together. Such dual purpose boxes are rare,
aside from the other Austin example we have only seen one other, by an
unknown maker. Circa 1850.
H 9 3/4 W 13 D 9
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108. Lt. Col. St. Quintin’s Trunk
St. Quintin’s Trunk was a Handford’s New Invented Light Waterproof
Brassed Trunk. It is made of black leather on a wooden carcass and set off by
brass strap work. The interior is lined in a thin pale leather and the lid has
two compartments each with a rectangular escutcheon marked “Handford
Patent” with crowns. The backs of both locks, to the interior of these lids,
are covered by Handford’s paper labels. The owner’s name is engraved to the
brass plate to the top of the trunk. St. Quintin’s rank of Lt. Colonel ties in
nicely with Handford’s address. Mathew Chitty Downs St. Quintin was born
in 1800 to a wealthy Yorkshire family and he purchased all of his military
ranks in the 17th Lancers, who were considered one of the better and so
more expensive regiments. He became a 2nd Lieutenant in 1820 and over the
next 20 years moved up through the ranks until he bought his Lt. Colonelcy
on the last day of 1839. Handford’s were at a number of different addresses
on the Strand and occupied No. 6 from 1835 until 1852. The Barrons lock
to the trunk is also stamped VR which of course would not have been used
before 1837. St. Quintin retired from the army in 1855, five years after he
had married. Although he had inherited large, badly managed estates, he
also squandered £ 90,000 of his wealth. Although Handford’s label notes
that the trunk is “New Invented” they had been making them for a good
number of years and so must have been popular. They made a variety of
different sizes, each useful and practical for storage whilst travelling.
Circa 1840.
H 12 1/2 W 24 1/2 D 14
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109. Faux Oak Cooler Box
Grained in faux oak on pine, this Army & Navy CSL refrigerator box is
fitted with a white metal tank and an interior lid which is sealed with baize
lining. The A&N CSL produced these fridges in seven sizes and this one is
mid range. You also had the option of buying them with or without the tank.
There is a plug to the bottom of the tank which releases any melted ice and
an air vent to the front which can be closed. The tank has four trays which
can be set at two different levels to give a range of heights. The removable
legs unscrew and have castors. The sides have iron carrying handles and the
top brass stays to hold it open. Although when first made this fridge would
have been important for keeping food fresh, for modern use it would be
great for keeping bottles cold. Circa 1900.
H 31 1/2 W 32 1/2 D 24
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110. Small Coromandel Box
Coromandel is an Asian hardwood closely related to ebony and the dark
stripes to the rich hazelnut colour is striking. With brass edging, the effect
is even more dramatic on this small box. The interior is lined in blue velvet
and it has dividers to take 10 rings to the side. The top interior is cushioned
to protect the contents and decorated with 5 flat tassels. Although meant for
jewellery this box has a masculine feel to it. Early 19th Century.
H2W8D5
111. Brass Bound Jewellery Box
The thick brass straps to this
mahogany box run the length of
the sides and wrap around the
front and back edges. Although
they offer some strengthening and
protection they also play on the
classic look of brass on mahogany.
The top has an inlaid brass
line and a shaped flush
handle. The interior
is lined in blue
velvet and has a
removable tray.
These give the
clues to its use.
The velvet would
offer some protection to
the contents during travel.
Mid 19th Century.
H 4 4/5 W 10 1/2 D 7 6/8
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112. Col. Mallam’s Calling Cards
Colonel R.K. Mallam purchased
his calling cards from the Army
& Navy C.S.L. who had them
printed by the stationers De La
Rue. They are ‘Ordinary Size’ and
printed on thick card as opposed
to thin or extra thick. At the time
the engraving of the plate would
have cost Col. Mallam 2/4 and the
printing of the 100 cards 3/9. The
cardboard box notes the A&N CSL’s
address of 105 Victoria Street and
lists their depots at Plymouth,
Bombay & Calcutta. The rest of
the box is covered with advertising
for other A & N products such as
Fancy, Stationery, Artists’ Materials and Attaché Cases etc. Mallam was in the
Royal Army Medical Corps and became a Colonel in 1937 before being retained
on the Active List as Brigadier in 1943. He was noted for distinguished service
in the Mohmand Operation on the North West Frontier of India between 1935
and 1937 and received the OBE sometime between 1937 and 1940. These cards
are a very rare survivor and the box is almost complete with approximate 20
cards missing. Given Mallam’s rank and award of the OBE the cards can be
dated to between 1937 and 1940.
Box size H 3 1/4 W 1 3/4 D 2
113. Inkwell with Candle
This round leather and nickel plated
case contains a glass inkwell, pen
wipe brush and candle. Designed for
travel, the candle sconce is hinged
to fold flat in the case and the
inkwell has a top to seal the bottle
and stop spillage. The inkwell top
has a double headed eagle holding
a sword and orb, below a crown and
with the initials K.K.PR. A number
of countries used this symbol,
drawing it from Rome and the
Byzantine Empire. It is possible that
this version refers to Russia. It is
not engraved but was made as part
of the inkwell presumably to appeal
to a particular market. Circa 1900.
H 2 W 3 1/4 D 3 1/4
114. Large Portable Desk by Edwards
David Edwards is recognized as one of the best box makers of the early 19th
Century and this rosewood Georgian portable desk is a good example of his
work. It is of large size for a writing slope and this is echoed in the skeletal
handles to the sides which are bigger than those found on chests. The
carcass is mahogany with rosewood veneers and the outside edges of the box
are brass with inlaid brass stringing decoration. As you would expect, the
box has a secret compartment but finding it is harder than most. It is located
under the pen tray and inkwells but you have to lift up that whole section
to get to the well below. This is done by closing the lock with the box open
and pushing a pin onto a spring within the lock to release it. The pair of
inkwells are typical brass travelling ones but are twice the size of most and
rare in their own right. Both interior baized boards have crossed ribbons, to
hold notes and Edwards’ label to their underside. It gives his address of 21
King Street, Holborn. Edwards dates are 1823 to 1848. Thomas Edwards, a
relative later took on David’s premises. The lid of the box is engraved with
the initials J.S.C or I.S.C. and the phrase Uxoris Carissmae Donum, which
translates as A Gift From My Dearest Wife. If J.S.C it is possible that it
belonged to John Stepney Cowell, who received the Waterloo medal and was
in the Coldstream Guards. The quality of this box stands up to the maker’s
reputation. Early 19th Century.
H 9 W 24 D 12 ½
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117. Schoenhut Indoor Golf Toy
This indoor golfer, called Tommy Green, was
made by the Schoenhut Company of Philadelphia.
He is a wooden golfing figure attached to a
wooden shaft whose golf club will swing using a
trigger mechanism. On the shaft just below the
leather grip is the maker’s original metal plaque
with the inscription: “Manufactured by THE
A.SCHOENHUT CO., PHILA.PA, PAT. U.S.A. March
14, 1922, Foreign patents pending”. The paintwork
is original, used condition. This is a very good
example of this highly collectable golfing item.
Circa 1920.
The figure H 6 1/2 Shaft length 30 1/2
115. Miniature Lawn Bowls
This complete set of table/miniature bowls is made by Slazenger. The set is
in the original blue cardboard box and comprises of four pairs of lignum
bowls measuring only 2 1/8 inches in diameter, one wooden jack, a chute
and score pads. The game is played in much the same way as normal bowls
but the bowls and jack are carefully aimed using the wooden chute, which
is placed on a flat surface. It can be played on a billiard or snooker table. No
impetus is allowed to be given to the bowls; it is purely the angle of the chute
and how far up the bowl starts that determines the bowls final position. The
origin of table bowls is unknown but it is likely that the Victorians invented
it as part of the craze for all sorts of parlour games. A whole number of
indoor/parlour games were invented, this included miniaturized versions of
the popular outdoor games at the time, including bowls and croquet. These
games were manufactured by the great games manufacturers of the time
such as John Jaques and F. H. Ayres. Circa 1930.
H 2 1/2 W 20 1/2 D 6
116. Jaques Croquet Set
The Jaques croquet set comes in the original pine box with four full size
brass bound boxwood mallets with octagonal strung ash handles (this helps
a player ‘feel’ the alignment of the mallet in play). There are four balls in the
standard croquet colours, six wrought iron hoops, one start/finish post (the
coloured bands indicating the order of play), four metal sprung hoop clips to
show a player’s progress in the game. The set comes with a new mahogany
stand that will take all but the hoops. Circa 1920.
Height on stand 38 1/2
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118. Browns Rake Iron Golf Club
This amazing golf club has been made to play from
water. Also known as a water iron, it was patented
by Mr. James Brown of Montrose. The club is in good
original condition, its unusual pronged face has rather
delicate decorative filigree markings, a hickory shaft
and leather grip. Probably the most famous of collected
golf clubs. Circa 1900.
H 36 1/2
119. Robert Forgan Putter
A good early long nose putter, the head is made of beech
with a horn sole insert and lead weight, the shaft is made
from greenheart and has its original sheepskin grip. The
putter is made by Robert Forgan of St Andrews and bears
the makers name and Prince of Wales feather stamp on
the head whilst on the top of the shaft is stamped
R Forgan & Son, St Andrews. Forgan became club maker
to HRH Prince of Wales in 1863 and used the Prince’s
plume of three feathers as his mark until 1901; when the
Prince became King Edward his mark changed to the
‘King’s Crown’. Robert Forgan is one of the most famous
club makers, who started working for his uncle Hugh
Philp in 1852. Philp was renowned as one of the best
wooden club makers. When Philp died in 1856 Forgan
took over the business. Many of the other great club
makers such as Auchterlonie and Anderson learned their
trade with Forgan before setting up on their own.
Circa 1880.
H 39
121. Automaton Caddie
An original example of an automaton caddie golf bag.
Not many of these bags have survived and for that are
difficult to obtain. This caddy bag was made by Geo.
G. Bussey & Co. Ltd. The caddy has a boxwood carry
handle and a bag for golf balls. It was designed so that
the legs open out automatically when the lower end is
placed on the ground, and fold back when lifted. George
Bussey was a large London manufacturer of high
quality equipment for sports and games. Circa 1890.
H 36
120. Claude Johnson’s Patent Driver Golf Club
A fine and extremely rare driver with unusual shaped
head by Walter Claude Johnson. British patent received
4th of May 1893. The shaft of this club is held in place by
a brass socket and secured with a grub screw so the club
could be re-shafted without the need of a professional club
maker. The brass disk on top of the head can be removed
and more weight can be added by removing cork disks
and replacing them with specially made lead weights.
These weights are stamped “Ballast for Claude Johnsons
Patent”. The club is numbered, so if the head got broken
you could order the same head by stating this number.
This club has the number “752, pattern B” The brass sole
plate of the club is stamped by “A. Teen & Co. Golf Club
& Ball Manufacturers, 18 Eastcombe Ter. Blackheath,
London. S.E Sole Makers.” The club is hickory shafted
with an old, probably original grip. Circa 1895.
H 41
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122. Interlaken by H.E. Bush
Henry Stratton Bush, who painted these two water colours of Interlaken and Stanbach Fall, retired as a Major in the army in 1864. He had an interesting
career, fighting in the Crimea and travelling to the West Indies during which time he often had paper and paint to hand. This interest in travel continued
as is evident by these pictures painted in September 1866. Interlaken had attracted tourists to Switzerland from the beginning of the 19th Century and a
good number of them were British. Although an amateur Bush had a naive skill as an artist and painted for his own pleasure. He often annotated his work
recording the location and date.
Interlaken from the window of the Jungfrau Hotel Sept. 3rd 1866
The Stanbach Fall, Nr. Interlaken Sept. 8th 1866
Image sizes are both H 11 3/4 W 9
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123. Pair of Company School Paintings
The distinctive rock with fort identifies this gouache
on paper scene as the bridge between Trichinopoly and
Srirangam in the Madras Presidency of British India. The
Indian artist, who may well have been of the Company
School, captures the busy everyday life of the scene with
people, wagons and a camel on the bridge, a fisherman
on the bank and boats on the water. The second picture
looks to be by the same hand and is inscribed Palamcottah,
Madras to the back. The Colonial building probably had an
importance at the time which has since been lost. It may
have been a private commission and shows the owner’s
house. This picture has a label to the back for Eyre &
Hobhouse who describe it as a ‘Street Scene, possibly the
outskirts of Trichinopoly’ and notes that it was exhibited as
part of the exhibition Bengal Palladian and the Picturesque
in November ’32. Circa 1840.
Largest Image size H 10 W 17
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His Majesty in the act of firing
Lord Charles Fitzmaurice and Lord Shaftesbury
His Majesty finishing off a wounded & dangerous tiger
Lunch in the jungle.
Sir Edward Henry
On the way through the jungle
124. Photographs from the Kings Emperor’s Indian Durbar Tour 1911-1912.
These photographs are re-printed from a photograph album of King George
V (the then Emperor of India) & Queen Mary’s visit to India in 1911 - 1912. It
was a huge state occasion with the King Emperor newly crowned, but of course
time was made to enjoy the trip and, as these photographs show, on safari. We
have re-printed these to a set size but of course are happy to try and meet your
particular needs if we can.
Image Size H 7 3/4 W 9 3/4
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The Fosseway
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Manfred Schotten Antiques
109 High Street
Burford
Oxon. OX18 4RG
England
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