- DUKE OF WELLINGTON NOTE, INITIALEDDuke
DUKE OF WELLINGTON NOTE, INITIALEDDuke of Wellington Handwritten note from the desk of the Duke, dated November 8 and initialed "WW".
- 19VOL CHARLES DICKENS HOUSEHOLD WORDS,
19VOL CHARLES DICKENS HOUSEHOLD WORDS, BOUND Nineteen volume set of Household Words Conducted by Charles Dickens. Published 1850s by Office, 16, Wellington Street, London. Quarter bound in black leather with marbled boards. Spine features raised bands and gilt titling on a field of burgundy. Marbled page edges and marbled end papers. Volume 10 has a slightly different binding. 8vo.
- 9VOL C. DICKENS BOOKS WITH EARLY EDITIONS
9VOL C. DICKENS BOOKS WITH EARLY EDITIONS A grouping of nine books by or about Charles Dickens:
Charles Dickens Rare Print Collection. Edited by Seymour Eaton. Published for Private Circulation by R. G. Kennedy and Company, Philadelphia. 1900. Contains prints in 10 sections, for 75 plates. All appear to be present. Bound in original boards with cloth ties. Some chipping and loss to covers. Interior plates look good with some light tearing and chipping at the edges. Brown section folders are chipping from age. Front cover has some splitting at the spine. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Published 1926 by J.M. Dent. Everyman's Library edition. Bound in red leather with gilt decoration.12mo. 823pp. Wear on boards and light marking on the interior. The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens. Published 1934 by Associated Newspapers, London. Early edition. Bound in blue leather boards with gilt titling on the spine. Dust jacket present. 4to. 127pp. Light wear and foxing observed. Otherwise a very nice example. Christmas Stories From All The Year Round by Charles Dickens. Published at 26, Wellington Street, Strand. Undated. Most likely from 1860s. Original green boards with blind stamping on the front and back and gilt titling. 4to. Some wear on boards, chipping on pages. Light marking and foxing present. Drawn from Life by Charles Dickens. Published 1875 by E.J. Hale and Son, New York. Bound in green boards with gilt decoration on the front and gilt titling on the spine 8vo. 320pp. Wear on boards and some light wear on the interior. Some foxing and yellowing observed. Pencil marks may be present at the front. Charles Dickens's Letters to Charles Lever. Edited by Flora Livingston with an Introduction by Hyder Rollins. Published 1933 by Harvard University Press. Bound in brown boards with gilt decoration and titling. 8vo. 65pp. Very good condition with light wear. A printed letter is present on the front free endpaper. Dombey and Son Part 1 by Charles Dickens. Published 1848 by Bradbury and Evans. First edition. Early printing. Only volume 1 of this work. 8vo. 230pp. Bound in olive colored leather with marbled boards. Wear on boards and light foxing on pages. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Household Edition. Published 1850s by D. Appleton and Company, New York. 4to. 204pp. Bound in green boards with gilt titling and decoration on the front. Book has been repaired with a green spine with gilt titling. Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens. Published by New World Press in 1840s. Large edition. 4to. 190pp. Leather spine with dark brown boards. Gilt titling on the spine.
- FOUR BRITISH TUNICS England,A Cheshire
FOUR BRITISH TUNICS England,A Cheshire Regiment officers tunic with a scarlet superfine broadcloth body, buff collar and cuffs, gold lace, epaulets, and brass buttons; a Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment tunic with a scarlet superfine broadcloth body, white welts, gold lace, and epaulets, and black trousers with a red stripe; a Grenadier Guards tunic and trousers; and a Grenadier Guards drummers coat.
- A BRADBURY WELLINGTON CASED FIDDLE BASE
A BRADBURY WELLINGTON CASED FIDDLE BASE SEWING MACHINEThe Bradbury & Company hand crank machine with lift-top walnut case is stamped with serial number 117769(?).Machine measures 7.75 x 16 x 6.25 inches without the case.Very good condition as shown with light wear.
- English School Portrait of Arthur Wellesley,
English School Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, mid 19th century gouache on card, unsigned, the later frame retaining the original framer's paper label, verso sight 5.75 x 4.5 in — 14.6 x 11.4 cm; frame 13.5 x 10.5 in — 34.3 x 26.7 cm
- STICK WINDSOR ARMCHAIRExcellent condition
STICK WINDSOR ARMCHAIRExcellent condition with strong, original paint. The simple form mimics the early elegance of the Windsor period. From an old private collection in Wellington County (Southwestern Ontario), late 19th century. Measuring, 33 3/4" height x 19 3/4" width x 18 1/2" depth. Seat height, 17 1/2". The Larry Foster Collection.
- AFTER JOHN PRESCOTT KNIGHT
THE MEETING
AFTER JOHN PRESCOTT KNIGHT
THE MEETING OF NELSON AND WELLINGTON Oil on panel24cm x 19cm (9.5in x 7.5in)Note: The circumstances of the meeting between Wellington and Nelson were recalled by Wellington in conversation with the noted diarist John Wilson Croker at Walmer Castle on October 1st 1834. In September 1805 Wellesley had just returned from India and was due to meet the Secretary of State in the Colonial Office at Downing Street. On entering the room he immediately recognized Nelson and since they were kept waiting by the Secretary of State they conversed for three quarters of an hour. Nelson was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar later that year.It is not clear whether our painting is a copy of the original painting by Prescott Knight or the engraving by S W Reynolds of 1864
- BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A MILITARY FIGURE
BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A MILITARY FIGURE Bronze portrait bust of a man in military dress, possibly depicting Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington or Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, with cape setting above a cylindrical plinth on a tiered base. 9" H x 3.25" square.
- BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A MILITARY FIGURE
BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A MILITARY FIGURE Bronze portrait bust of a man in military dress, possibly depicting Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington or Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, with cape setting above a cylindrical plinth on a tiered base. 9" H x 3.25" square.
- BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED DUKE OF WELLINGTONDressed
BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED DUKE OF WELLINGTONDressed in ancient Roman clothes and seated in a Pompeiian style armchair, holding a scroll.
17 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.
Condition
Old repair to the base near his left foot. Slightly uneven patination, otherwise good overall condition. Large scale.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- PAIR OF VICTORIAN BURL WALNUT DIMINUTIVE
PAIR OF VICTORIAN BURL WALNUT DIMINUTIVE WELLINGTON CHESTS OF DRAWERS25 x 21 x 12 1/4 in.
Condition
One top with severe staining with veneer losses, both with minor patches. Handles later in date, one locking pilaster with loose hinge. Both with nicks and scuffing and expected wear throughout. Lacking a key. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.