TOLKEIN (J R R): 'The Lord of the Rings': one volume India paper edition, London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1969: INSCRIBED TO TITLE PAGE BY TOLKEIN in blue ballpoint pen, with loosely inserted b&w photograph of the author posed at Merton College Oxford in 1968: covers a little bumped and creased, else generally in good condition. (1)
about Lot 530
A fine 1920s scratch built model of a '6in Quick Firing Naval Gun', 22cm long; together with an original 'Model Engineer Exhibition' certificate; and an old photograph.
about Lot 1669
A rare circa 1967 Rolex Sea-Dweller Submariner 'Double Red' gentleman's wristwatch, patent pending case, ref.1665, Mk.1 dial, serial number 2128285, on replacement Speidel bracelet, with original purchase receipt, dated 19 Feb 1972; guarantee booklet; chronometer certificate; service paperwork; original tags etc; with associated vintage Rolex box; and additional service box.Provenance: Purchased new by the vendor's father, accompanied by a 1970s photograph of the vendor's father wearing the watch.
about Lot 201
British School, 19th century, fishing boat with figures on shore, indistinctly signed 'Wo...' and dated 1885, oil on canvas, 42 x 69cm.
about Lot 1270
A good pair of late 19th century Baccarat rock crystal style cut glass vases, each finely engraved with a crane in the Oriental style, on a Chinese style bronze stand, 29cm high.
about Lot 1412
GIFT FROM CHARLES DICKENS TO 'Little Lucifer Box': a Victorian figured walnut and gilt brass combined writing slope and stationary casket, the hinged upper section retaining original key, with central plaque engraved 'Happy Birthday Little Lucifer Box 20 Oct 1859', lid of lower section with circular plaque engraved 'Catherine Elizabeth Dickens', the whole approx 36 x 26cm, some damages and loss to lining, two similar (non-matching) glass inkwells present.
about Lot 62
(LC) Follower of Sir Peter Lely, 17th century, Catherine of Braganza, oil on canvas, 74 x 61.5cm.
about Lot 1769
An interesting and unusual carved chalcedony or rock crystal intaglio, possibly Roman, mounted in an unmarked high carat yellow metal ring, inscribed 'Given by the Marquefs D'Archimbaud to H Ph Hope in the year 1810', 32 x 26mm oval, 11.9g total weight.
about Lot 97
Britains: a rare circa 1900 "The New Genuine Horse Race" two horse gyroscopic toy, in original box, (lacking one end).
about Lot 110
Ferdinand Preiss, 'Hoop Girl and 'Sonny Boy', a good pair of ivory and cold painted bronze figures, each on green onyx base, 21cm high.
about Lot 1634